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By Jacob PageSelf-confessed urban cowboy Richard

Feather showed a bit of Kiwi ingenuity to keep his 90-plus grazing cattle on his property for longer by planting more than 200 Lucerne trees and then watching the cows munch happily on it as other green feed was running low.

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Lifestyle farmers Richard Feather and Sue Cresswell have found lucerne plants are a viable alternative for their cattle to eat when feed runs low.

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Continued from page 1Richard and partner Sue

Cresswell have 65 acres of land on Wreckin Road and for the past eight years, Rich-ard has been “doing as he is told” by experienced farmer Sue as they grazed cattle over the warmer months to make the land profitable.“Sue said to me they can

chew on tag and hay but I want them to have some green in their diet, so when the green runs out we’ll have to send them back to the owner.“I didn’t know much about

the farming life but I thought there has to be a way when the weather gets dry and food is scarce that we can keep them on the property because if we didn’t then we were losing our pay-cheque one or two months before we should,” Richard says.

“I’d read about the Lucerne and decided to give it a go… Sure enough, the cows loved it they strip the branches and sometimes munch on the bark.”

Inspired by the early suc-cess and newfound confi-dence, Richard purchased 200 Lucerne Tree seedlings and spread them all around the fence line of the property.

“We then realised that the trees would drop their own seeds and more would grow so it’s really taken off.”

Richard and Sue agree the move has had dividends for all involved.

“Without them, we would have to move our cattle back to the owner a month, maybe two months before we’d like too, so it means more money,” Richard says.

The trees hold moisture really well so they stay green

for longer.“It also means the owner

doesn’t have to pay for any more feed and they are re-turned to him in really good condition,” Sue says. “I think that’s been the most satisfy-ing part of it.”

Richard says he and Sue are lucky they only farm

part-time and are not reliant on it all year round.“I now have an appreciation

for just how tough a lifestyle this is, so hopefully by pass-ing on what I stumbled upon, it might help other farmers when they face a drought or other tough times.”

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Council’s Assets and Services Committee received a report on the past year’s bus operations showing that passenger numbers are growing, with almost 27,000 passenger journeys last year.

More than half those using the off-peak service are Su-perGold card users who travel free. Passenger numbers on the north side of town have also increased since the PAK’nSAVE Supermarket was included on the route.

There was some public feed-back seeking longer hours of service and extended routes but

councillors were told that cost would probably be a barrier to expanding the timetable to offer a commuter service or providing service to outlying areas like Renwick.

However, given that about 4,400 people are travelling in and out of central Blenheim each day, further investigation would be made as to the viability of

extensions to the service. Feedback on likely patronage

will also be sought through Renwick’s Smart & Connected community group.

Four new bus shelters will be built this year; in Middle Renwick Road outside Ashwood Park Retirement Village, in Hutcheson Street, and two in Wither Road.

Sue and daughter Erin Cresswell help to chop down some lucerne for the cattle.

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Council rejects Colonial rebate request

Omaka Aviation Centre expansion underwayWork has begun on the expansion of the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim.Work on the World War II exhibit that received a considerable cash injection from the Government had been delayed for six weeks.Prime Minister John Key announced in May Government funding for the centre to the tune of $1.5 million through the Tourism Grow th Partnership Fund.This was combined with $1.58m raised by the centre with the new area likely to open in June next year.

Builder awards tomorrowThe Marlborough, Nelson & West Coast Region’s finest builders will be announced at a gala dinner at the Marlborough Convention Centre in Blenheim tomorrowRegistered Master Builders and industry leaders will attend the dinner to celebrate the region’s top builders.Marlborough, Nelson and West Coast Registered Master Builders entered in this year’s competition are competing for two top regional awards – the Registered Master Builders Supreme Award for House of the Year and the Registered Master Builders Supreme Award for Renovation of the Year, which will be announced on Saturday.

Sign just won’t doMarlborough District Councillors have called a potential new $8000 directional sign for Pollard Park has been labelled ‘old fashioned’The 3-metre stainless steel sign to be erected at Nelson St shows an image of the park’s garden in bloom.Council staff were told at Tuesday’s assets and services committee meeting to go back to the drawing board.

By Jacob PageAsk a busy woman and you get

something done.Viv Broughton and Rona Ken-

nington have a combined 34 years of service to Alzheimer’s Marlborough but have decided now was the right time to step away.

Rona went straight on to the committee in 1996, while Viv began as a volunteer but has been an integral part of the organisa-tion’s fundraising efforts for the past eight years.

Viv says Marlborough has been such a generous town.

“The years go so fast,” she says. “There were a lot of people who helped me especially in the fundraising side of things.”

“We were growing faster than we could cope with in the begin-ning,” Rona says. “The com-munity was asking for support, the rest homes were asking for education and it wasn’t there so we had to invent it.

“We had to start organising things, getting Christchurch down

to help and try to get funding.“It’s an organisation that has

had to grow with the need of the community.

A person with dementia has seven people involved with them.

The Alzheimer’s Marlborough Centre now runs five days a week plus there is a location in Picton.

There are 13 paid staff and 50 volunteers and the need can grow.

“We need volunteers for once a week, once a fortnight, once a month – whatever time people can give us.”

Viv says she has a very patient husband who deserves more of her time.

New president Diane Tolley made a presentation to the duo on Wednesday with fellow commit-tee member Liz Anderson.

“There are so many organisa-tions that need the same things we do, fundraising and volunteers,” Viv says.

“Today you have to work hard to make money.

“In the old days you could sell a raffle and make a couple of grand

but now there are people selling raffles most weeks so it becomes that much harder.

“Blenheim is great at supporting organisations and I’m sure that will continue.”

Alzheimer’s Marlborough committee members (from left) Liz Anderson and new president Diane Tolley recognise the more than 34 years combined service to the organisation by Viv Broughton and Rona Kennington.

The Marlborough District Coun-cil has told developers of the Colonial Vineyard block in New Renwick Road, who have plans for 250 new residential sections, must fund a fair level of the infrastructure to support their development but their contribution may be staged.

The MDC’s Assets and Ser-vices Committee heard that the developers had asked for a 10 per cent rebate on the development contributions, given the scale of their proposed residential project.

However, given that the project

is to be advanced in stages over an extended period, the councillors decided that could not be justified.

The cost of such a rebate to ratepayers would be more than $800,000 over a decade and Councillors decided this would set an unacceptable precedent.

However the Committee agreed that the developer’s reserves contribution could be met by an equal mix of cash and suit-ably landscaped public park and playground areas within the new subdivision.

Councillors also agreed to the

developer’s request that part of its development contribution be used to build a sealed cycle and walking path to serve the new subdivision, from Richardson Avenue to the Burleigh Bridge, following an existing unsealed path crossing reserve land.

Rather than have the developers build a sewerage pump station to serve their block, Council also wants to see that $250,000 cost directed toward a larger pump sta-tion Council will build in Batty’s Road with capacity to serve a wider area of future development.

Such a scheme would be cheaper long term, rather than having two separate stations.

Assets and Services Commit-tee chairman Terry Sloan says development decisions were al-ways a balancing act and, while councillors wanted to be fair to developers, they could not expect ratepayers to meet the costs of private sector developments.

The final details of the develop-ment agreement have yet to be negotiated between Colonial Vineyard Ltd and the MDC.

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have spent the first year of MTF Finance in Blenheim becoming the trusted faces behind the national car finance franchise.

“The year has flown by,” Eva says. “It’s gained momentum rapidly because you turn up and everyone is wondering who you are, so it’s a matter of getting out there.

“We’ve had people that have had three or four loans with us over the past year so we must be doing something right.”

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“Having a car is still a want but everyone has a car, statistics show each household has on average two cars so they are a part of life.”

Eva says she would like to see the company go Marlborough-wide in the near future.

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Good vision depends on good eye health and good eye function says Noel Templeton Optometrists manager Helen Nicholson.

Helen along with all the staff at Noel Templeton Optometrists encourage parents to bring in their children for vision testing if they feel there may be a problem.

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Councillor Jenny Andrews joined SeniorNet Federation executive officer Grant Sidaway and Blenheim SeniorNet president Barbara James at the opening of SeniorNet’s new offices in Witherlea – at the Alana Place shopping centre.SeniorNet helps older people to use new technology in small, relaxed and friendly classes. Barbara James says classes are very small – sometimes just one or two people with a tutor. People can learn how to deal with their digital photos, learn to use Skype and TradeMe or get familiar with an Ipad or smartphone. Barbara says SeniorNet

has just teamed up with Westpac to help people wanting to know how to do internet banking.“As people age and face the prospect of one day becoming housebound, it’s a great thing to have the skills to stay in touch,” she says.New tutors are always welcome. Patience and the ability to relate to older people are more important than advanced technical knowledge.SeniorNet at Alana Place, Witherlea, Ph: 03 579 2248 (9.30 am – 1.00 pm week days)The Blenheim bus stops in Wither Road, about two blocks from the Alana Place office.

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Positive ageing - Don’t let winter get you downIt’s important to stay busy, healthy and happy over winter – sometimes easier said than done in the chilly weather! Try to keep active at home. Remember to eat regularly and spread your chores out across the day so you’re keeping busy. Use your phone or internet to stay in touch if the weather is too cold to go out. Invite a friend or neighbour in for coffee or lunch. Take up a new hobby or interest that you can enjoy over the winter months.Try to get out and about whenever

possible. Social contact is very important for wellbeing. Consider joining a regular interest or activity group or volunteer to help a community organisation.•AgeConcernMarlborough – can

arrange visiting services, promotes positive living and co-ordinates resources. Open 10.00 am – 2.00 pm, Monday - Friday, 25 Alfred Street.

•BlenheimSeniorCitizensClubmeets at the Senior Citizens Hall in High Street on the first and third

Thursdays of the month, 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm. Phone John 03 578 7767.

Marlborough District Library maintains a database of information about the region’s clubs and organisations. Information can be found on the library website: www.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz go to the Quick Link to Community Information. If you don’t use the internet, either telephone or call at the library information counter.

Many people don’t realise the extent of the Marlborough District Council’s role and responsibilities in Marlborough.While most understand that water supply, sewage and roads are the nuts and bolts of Council business, sometimes they’re surprised to learn how much the Council delivers in services across the community.Unlike most other regions, the Marlborough District Council delivers both urban and regional functions - so that is just one rates invoice. Unlike other places, ratepayers are not being invoiced by a territorial body and a city council.In Marlborough, the Council is responsible for:• Environmentalmonitoringofnatural

resources district-wide, including fresh and marine water quality, river flows, soils and air quality

• Regulationofopeninghoursandoutlets for the sale of alcohol

through its Liquor Licensing Sub-Committee

• Pestmanagementprograms,including the coordination and monitoring of ‘declared’ regional pests such as rabbits and Argentine ants, plants such as Nassella tussock, and Chilean Needle Grass

• ControlofPictonharbourthroughthe Harbour Master, who is employed by the Council and is the authority responsible for safety in coastal waters including the Marlborough Sounds

• Coastalplanningandmanagementincluding research into water quality

• Pensionerhousingwithlow-costrental flats in Blenheim, Picton and Seddon

• AnimalControlthroughafirmcontracted to handle registrations but also education and animal neglect cases

• Inspectionoffoodoutletstomaintain hygiene standards

• CivilDefenceandEmergencyManagement.

Monthly Council meetings and the monthly meetings of the four council sub-committees (Community and Finance, Assets and Services, Regional Planning and Development, and Environment)areopentothepublic.Meetings times are advertised in the media and are on the Council website: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Meetings/2015-Council-MeetingsMembers of the public may also participate through Council-supported forums:theElderPersons’Forumor the Youth Forum, Bike-Walk Marlborough, the Landscape Group, Sounds Advisory Group, Picton Forum, Picton Business Group.

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Vouchers for the year’s supply of black Council rubbish bags will be in the mail to households soon.The bags being used this year are a lighter weight material but they’ve been tried and tested and found to do the job.Twenty-five Blenheim households tested the new bags over a two month period before they were introduced.“Some of the householders were dubious about the bags being strong enough but by the end of the trial

they were all pretty satisfied that the bags are fit for purpose,” said Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil.People redeeming their rubbish bag coupons from this month will be getting the new bags.Mr McNeil says the trial showed the bags were up to the challenge of the weekly household rubbish load but the new bags would be kept under review for the first year so the public could give him any feedback if they encountered problems.

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Temporary Road ClosureFriday 31 July 2015Marlborough Malaya Veterans Commemoration ServiceNOTICEISHEREBYGIVENunderSection342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of HighStreettoAlfredStreetwillbeclosedtoall vehicles between the hours of 10.30 am and 12.15 pm on Friday, 31 July 2015, for the purpose of the Marlborough Malaya Veterans Commemoration Service.Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 9.30 am to 12.15 pm.Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.ALISTAIR SOWMAN MAYOR

TrustPower Community Awards 2015For voluntary organisationsTrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live.The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District.Nominations are now open under the following categories:• Heritage&Environment• Health & Wellbeing • Arts & Culture • Sport & Leisure • Educational&ChildYouthDevelopmentEntryforms,alongwithdetailsofeligibilityand criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section.For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Phone 520 7400.Closingdatefornominationsis15August2015.

Dog Owners - It’s dog registration timeAlldogsovertheageof3monthsmustberegistered.Forms for re-registering your dog have been sent to your last known address.Please ensure that all details on your registration form are correct.Online registration services are now available. Dog owners can pay annual dog registration fees, and can apply, advise and update other information by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz and using ‘Online Dog Services’. Please note: The payment option online is credit card only (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. Alternatively,dogscanberegisteredbyinternet banking and telebanking or in person at:Animal Control Office, 56 Main Street, Blenheim (opposite Smith & Smith Glass)Between mid-June and mid-July office is open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to FridayBetween mid-June and mid-July office is open from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm SaturdaysAt all other times office is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to FridayIt is important to have your registration form with you when registering your dog.


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Pedestrian crossingsIn reply to the person who said cars should be ABLE to stop for pedestrians after a diamond.The purpose of the diamond is and I quote road safety road crossing “remember to use the diamonds as a guide. If any vehicles are in the space between the diamonds and the pedestrian crossing WAIT for them to STOP before you start to cross. “ unquote . Or put another way, cars past the diamond MAY not be able to stop safely. So I think we can put this issue to rest now.I agree. Drivers should be ready to stop. But vehicles have the right of way if they are over the diamond before the pedestrian boldly steps out. The traffic law around this seems to have become confused by the introduction of our courtesy crossings.

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OK, schools back so please please slow down around them!! Too many speedsters just blatantly ignor-ing the road rules. It only takes a second to slow down, the consequence’s could last a lifetime. Our children matter. Concerned parent.

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Hearing loss In regards to the section on hearing loss in the Senior Living I’d like to express disappointment in that it is widely believed only the elderly can be deaf. I’m knocking on twenty and have been deaf since I was a child, I experience all of these problems mentioned in the article and wish it wasn’t just targeted at the elderly. This just makes me feel more left out.

Engine brake cowboysLast weeks defender of engine brake use is either not a professional experienced truckie or is one of the cowboys alluded too. Engine braking on flat ground approaching an intersection the driver was aware of kilometres back and for the umpteenth time is unnecessary. RTA have been trying to rid the Industry of these cowboys for years.

Road works in Havelock A friend rolled his ute there a few weeks ago following two prior accidents in same place within a week.Road surface needs reviewing so signs are there to keep people safe! Just saying!!!!

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Missing puzzleI am really missing Friday’s word building puzzle! Every week I use it as part of my programme to entertain the lovely senior people I work with. Can you please include it again?

Up in smoke Why not park your bike in the other bike stand. Your problem solved

Mail cuts Good on you. Bring back the whistle.

Liquor storeDon’t need another liquor store. Too many already!

You did it again!!! Thanks Jess and her amazing team of helpers at Momentum Dance Company.A fantastic accomplishment ‘Candy Land’ was amazing and we are all still buzzing!!! Whopper

meter feesDear Ed,I saw on the news Auckland describing

a 44 percent rise in parking meter fees as “whopping.”

Well Blenheim’s left Auckland for dead. Meter fees in Blenheim jumped from 80

cents an hour to $1.50 an hour.A bit of quick 3rd form arithmetic makes

that about 88 percent rise.What is Marlborough’s Council up to?

Trying to strangle the central business area?This council is so penny wise and pound

foolish-translated cent-wise, dollar foolish.I’ll save that for my next epistle.Percy Parker

One rule for all

Dear Ed,The news of native pigeon being dined on at

Ohakune was startling as was the admission by DOC that ‘Maori’ can legally dine on pigeon for cultural reasons.

Then there was the Sonny Tau smuggling of pigeons.

What goes on here? Should it not be one rule for all?

When ‘cultural’ reasons are used, early European settlers dined on wood pigeon and wood hen.

Early European explorers did, e.g. ‘Ex-plorer’ Charlie Douglas.

I don’t want pigeons to become ‘fair game’. I want them protected by all - no excep-

tions. Apparently on fisheries regulations, custom-

ary (Maori) are exempt. Non-Maoris have rules and regulations to

obey. We in Marlborough have put up with

ridiculous blue cod and set net restrictions. Customary are exempt. Should it not be one

rule for all?Besides in 2015 what defines a Maori?

Tipene(Stephen) O’Regan is 1/16th. He’s done alright from Treaty Claims.

Ngai Tahu want ownership of water? Cultural? Nuh.

Ngai Tahu are corporate dairy farmers.Rangi

Get it rightTo the courtroom newspaper writers. Instead of writing the outcome in your own words and making the person charged look like a complete bad person when it is not the case, how about listening to what they are actually charged with. You are constantly getting people’s charges and outcomes wrong making fools out of them in public. Find a job you are capable of doing, should be you guys in the dock for lying!!!!!

Find a binThere are those amongst us who are using the green dog poo bags - provided for disposal of said poo, who are doing the scooping but leaving bag and contents along dog walks!

Plastic bagsLots of talk about getting rid of plastic bags.I recently returned from Scotland where the whole country is plastic bagless! Not only supermarkets but clothing and footwear-all retail shops. It only took about a week to get used it. Statistics showed 99% reduced usage! I hope the whole of Marlborough makes a stand.

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Q One of my best holidayswas...

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Q My guilty TV pleasure is...

Cricket when I’m supposed to be gardening.

Q I’m inspired by...

My entrepreneurial clients. Some of the ideas I hear over my desk are incred-ible!

Q What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

The last letter that my father wrote me before he died.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with? Robbie Williams, David At-tenborough, The Fat Jew-ish (from Instagram) and Mrs McKendry (of course). Three of these people are naughty enough to make an amazing dinner party!

Q What’s next on your wish list?

Saint Clair Half Marathon. Running is for emergen-cies but I do want to tick this off!

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

My undergraduate degree was really a marketing based degree. Accounting came later.

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A nice bottle of wine to have with someone spe-cial.

What would you spend your last $100 on?

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykThere will be a whirlwind of colour and

talent this Sunday when the Cultural Dance Extravaganza kicks off at the Marlborough Lines Stadium.

Organisers welcome the public to go along and celebrate Marlborough’s diversity with a with a showcase of cultural performance, dance, music and craft displays.

One group that has been rehearsing ahead of the event is the Happy Bird Dance Group.

Member Mandy Wilkes says there will be 14 of their dancers performing traditional Chinese folk and fitness dances.

“It’s a great to show off what we do and hopefully attract more members.

“We would love more people to come along and see what we do, and if they are interested in joining we would love to hear from them,” she says.

The Happy Bird Dance dance group began six months ago in a garage with only four members and has since flourished.

“This style of dance is great if people wish to gently build up their energy levels. It’s so good for your general well being,” she says.

The Cultural Dance Extravaganza runs from 1:30pm to 4pm and is a gold coin entry.RIghT: Members of the happy Bird Dance group practising their moves ahead of the Cultural Dance Extravaganza this Sunday.

Culture celebrated through dance

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk

Marlborough Art Society member Sue Duckworth is offering the chance for someone in the community to win a prize through a competition she has spearheaded.

The MAS is seeking ideas from the public to enhance the visual appeal of the Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery on High Street, and are invit-ing design submissions.

Sue is donating the prize, a voucher to the value of $300.

“It all began when I was thinking about ways to change the signage to attract more people to the gallery.

“So I came up with the idea to ask the public what their ideas would be to make the building look more like a gallery to those walking or driving past.

“This competition is also a way to promote the gallery to those who haven’t visited it yet. We have some absolutely amazing artists who exhibit here regularly, so any way we can attract more people the MAS would love to hear and see these ideas,” she

says.The gallery was once a church

before the MAS purchased it and had a brand new concept designed by Tim Barton.

“When it was done it was fabulous, very modern with bold colours.

“It’s now been 15 years and there may be ways we can change things

a little, perhaps new signage, differ-ent colours, murals... any ideas are welcome,” Sue says.

The competition is open to all ages and closes on September 15. Details of the competition are available on the MAS website www.marlboroughart-society.com

Design ideas for gallery welcomed

Art enthusiast Sue Duckworth is spearheading a competition to ‘refresh’ the appearance of the Yealands Estate Marlborough gallery on high Street.

The Marlborough Sounds scallop fishery is in a state of decline and needing im-mediate action, last Thurs-day’s annual meeting of the Marlborough Recreational Fishers’ Association was told.

Retiring chairman Peter Watson says scallop surveys had shown a steady and con-tinual decline and with little sign of recovery.

“It’s a dire situation with the potential to be aggravated further should commercial be allowed to harvest well above the recommended science-based levels,” he says.

The Ministry of Primary Industries was duty bound to take into consideration as first priority, allocations of 40 tonnes to customary and 40 tonnes to recreational before any commercial allocation.

Apart from over-fishing by

commercial dredges, of major concern was the destruction of the sea bed and habitat of scallops and marine life in general.

“It is at a critical stage that it soon will be uneconomic for commercial dredging and most important envi-ronmentally unsustainable,” Peter says.

“The destruction of the bottom is an aspect to be vigorously pursued.”

Elections from annual meet-ing.

Committee: Peter Watson (immediate past president), Roger Hambleton, Max George, Ken Small, Laurie Stevenson, Bruce Walton, Piero Rocco, John Leader, Jennifer Bedford, Chris God-siff.

Secretary: Bosun Huntley, treasurer Roger Randall.

Concern about threat to Sounds scallops and habitat


A R E Y O U P R E PA R E D I F

DISASTER STRIKES?

Everyone in the house should have a packed getaway kit in an easily acces-sible place which includes:

• Torch and radio with spare batteries• Hearing aids and spare batteries,

glasses or mobility aids• Emergency water and easy-to-carry

food rations • Extra supplies of special dietary

items• First aid kit and essential medicines• For infants or young children – for-

mula and food, nappies • Change of clothes (wind/waterproof

clothing and strong outdoor shoes)• Toiletries – towel, soap, toothbrush,

sanitary items, toilet paper• Blankets or sleeping bags• Face and dust masks• Pet supplies• Important documents:• Identification (birth and marriage

certificates/driver’s licences and pass-ports

• Financial (insurance policies and mortgage)

• Precious family photosIf you have to evacuate you will...• Take your Getaway Kit• Turn off electricity and water• Turn off gas only if you suspect

a leak or if asked to do so by the authorities

• Take your pets with you.

Due to its location and environment, New Zealand faces many potential disasters.

In some cases, such as a weather related or volcanic disaster, there may be time for a warning.

But an earthquake or a tsunami close to land could strike without warning.

All disasters have the potential to cause disruption, damage property and take lives. So it’s vital that you prepare now.

Here are some items you should have in your emergency kit.

• Torch with spare batteries or a self-charging torch

• Radio with spare batteries • Wind and waterproof clothing, sun hats,

and strong outdoor shoes• First aid kit and essential medicines • Blankets or sleeping bags • Pet supplies • Emergency toilet - toilet paper and large

rubbish bags • Face and dust masks

• Check all batteries every three months.• Food and water for three days or more • Non-perishable food (canned or dried

food) • Food, formula and drinks for babies and

small children• Water (at least three litres per person, per

day) for drinking• Water for washing and cooking • A primus or gas barbeque to cook on • A can opener Consider stocking a two-week supply of

food and water for prolonged emergencies such as a pandemic. Check and replace food and water every twelve months.

How to store waterWash bottles thoroughly in hot water. Fill

each bottle with tap water until it overflows. Add five drops of household bleach per litre of water (or half a teaspoon for 10 litres)

Store in a cool dark place and replace the water every 12 months

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First aid supplies are important when putting together an emergency kit.

Safe places in an earthquake.Somewhere close to you, no more than a

few steps or less than three metres away, to avoid injury from flying debris.

• Under a strong table. Hold on to the table legs to keep it from moving away from you.

• Next to an interior wall, away from windows that can shatter and cause injury and tall furniture that can fall on you. Protect your head and neck with your arms.

Earthquake

The New Zealand ShakeOut is a national earthquake drill taking place at 9:15am, 15 October 2015.

It’s a chance for everyone in New Zealand to practise the right action to take during an earthquake – drop, cover and hold.

Sign up to take part at www.shakeout.govt.nz. It only takes two minutes. The website will have lots of tips and information for

doing the drill and being prepared.Spread the word (tell friends, family,

workmates, share on Facebook, Twitter etc.).Do the Drop, Cover and Hold drill at

9:15am, 15 October 2015*.*If you cannot do the drill at 9:15am, 15

October 2015, you can choose a time to suit you within two weeks of the drill (and still be counted).

National ShakeOut drill

In an EmergencyYou may be confined to your home or forced to evacuate. You could also be separated from Family, but with some preparation it will be easier to “ Get Thru “

Emergency Plan:As a family and a community, make a plan on what you will do.

Emergency Kit:Gather and store items your family will need to survive at home for 3 days or more.

Get Away Bag:Have a bag handy with essential items you will need in case you have to evacuate your home.

Get to know your neighbours:Find out about Neighbourhood Support, be prepared as a community.

If you are unsure on what to do, go to :www.getthru.govt.nz or the yellow pages inside cover or call

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Friday July 24, 201510 SunThe what’s on

in marlborough

- weekend event guide - Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun

[email protected]

Friday 24Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from tal-ented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

The Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activ-ity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 Lon-don Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details.

Painted StoriesIllustrations from books written by Joy Cowley and published by Gecko Press. Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s best-loved writers for children and has written for chil-dren for over 60 years. Joy lives in Feath-erston, but has a special relationship with Marlborough.Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square, www.marlboroughart.org.nz. MonochromaticaA selection of monochrome artworks in a variety of medium...Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

Taylor River TrailBurleigh Bridge to Taylor Dam, the full length between Burleigh Bridge and the Taylor Dam is approx 5 km, however, there are various points to enter and exit be-tween these two points, the trail is of an off-road nature for the entire length but the terrain is generally flat and considered easy going for most.

Wairau Lagoons WalkwayThe walk is virtually flat. It makes a loop from the carpark along the shoreline of the upper lagoon and past Budges and Mo-erepo Islands to the lagoons’ main channel. The main access point is from the end of Hardings Road, which leaves State Highway 1, 5 km south of Blenheim.

Saturday 25Winter Artisan MarketJoin us for a morning of fun - lots of differ-ent stalls for your shopping delight, plus the Grocer where you can buy your eggs, bread, cheese, olive oil, hot pies, hot soup and more, 67 Market Street, Blenheim, 10.00am.

50’s & 60’s Rock N Roll Gather your friends together for a great night out, and dress in 50’s gear if you wish, we will be. Tickets only $10 per person, which includes supper! Tickets contact 021 257 3283, Clubs of Marlborough, 42 Alfred St, Blenheim, 7.30pm – 12.00am.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Rail-way Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Satur-day. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relation-ships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thom-as Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed“Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rog-ers 573 5507 for more information.

Joy Cowely with Gavin BishopA book reading and signing session with Joy Cowley at her exhibition, Joy will be accompanied by picture book writer and il-lustrator, Gavin Bishop, all welcome - adult supervision required. Millennium Public Art Gallery, Seymour Square.

Marching in the ForumCome and see what marching is about. Have a go. Prizes and giveaways 10am - 2pm with a mass maze. March at 2pm. No marching experience needed, come join in. For more details phone Kim Oliver 020 4016 9327.

Nicky Hager The Marlborough Book FestivalInvestigative journalist Nicky Hager talks about politicians, spies and whistleblow-ers in a session at the stunning Spy Valley Wines Cellar Door. Spy Valley Wines Cellar Door, 37 Lake Timara Road West, Renwick, 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

Sunday 26‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round de-parts at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen St, Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Harwood Produce, Koro-miko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Ala-bama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.

KapahakaEvery Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping ClubWe go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or [email protected].

Marlborough WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Rock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers Society. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.

Cultural Dance ExtravanganzaOne community many faces’ come and celebrate Marlborough’s diversity with a showcase of cultural performance, dance, music and craft displays. Gold coin entry, 1.30pm - 4pm at Marlborough Lines Sta-dium.

Scooter GroupGet together at Cafe Devour (formerly An-nie’s) SH1 at 10.00am. Scooter riders and interested parties are welcome. For more information [email protected]

Cancer Society 10k Walk/RunA fun, off road 10km course that will see you make your way through the vines - starting and ending at the winery. The winter morn-ing start should make some amazing scen-ery! Wither Hills Winery, 211 New Renwick Road, Blenheim, 9.00am – 11.00am.

Dive Right InCome along and see what Blenheim Swim-ming Club has to offer with our Dive Right In night. This is a great opportunity for keen young swimmers aged 7-12 to experience the fun and excitement of racing in a noncompet-itive environment. Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, Blenheim, 5.00pm – 6.00pm.

Ulysses RideTiki Tour - Ride the Southern Valleys with a stop along the way for lunch. Meet at the railway station (south end) at 10.45am ride departing at 11am.

Thermette Society Winter SeriesWairau River at 2.30pm just above the conflu-ence of the Wairau and Spring Creek. Turn off SH 1 to the south (true right) bank of the river and drive down about 500 metres past the Firth gravel plant. Bring a chair, food to share, a tea or coffee pot. It is not necessary to bring a thermette. There will be plenty of hot water available and smoke. Phone 578 6667.

Up & Coming30 JulyThe Warratahs, Kings of the Road, Titans of Country Soul, Brothers of the Back Beat, Pad-dy Barrys Irish Pub. 8pm – 11pm.

31 JulyBlenheim Library Book Sale. Good quality used books including adult books - hardback, paperbacks and children’s books - Great Value. From 50 cents to $4.00. from 9.30am-3.30pm at the library.

5 August Wairau Valley Anglican Parish Bottle Auction & Dinner. Contact Dot 578-8029 to book.

Picton CinemasMr Holmes (PG) new

Magic Mike XXL (R16) newMadame Bovary (M) newTed 2 (R16) Minions (PG)Terminator Genisys (M)

The Falling (R16) new Marshland (R16)Bookings essential movies after 5pm

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The Pelorus Sound is under severe environmental pressure with silta-tion a major worry, Blenheim-based Green MP Steffan Browning said to last Thursday’s annual general meet-ing of the Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association.

The Pelorus Sound estuary was recently rated one of the worst in New Zealand by a nationwide survey of estuaries.

“Siltation of the Pelorus Sound has caused an insidious decline in the habitat with three metre deep silt having been deposited due to run-off from clear felled forestry areas.

“The situation is further worsened by a proliferation of aquaculture plus to some degree farming practices,” he says.

Steffan Browning said government was currently proposing a national environmental standard for forestry.

“However it does nothing to rectify the degradation but to the contrary

seems designed to make life easier for the large, overseas owned forestry corporations.

“ L o c a l c ou nc i l s such a s Marlborough, will be hamstrung by the dictates of the government proposals if implemented.”

He says the document’s proposals would serve no good to the public interest, the environment and fishery with only corporate commercial forestry benefiting.

“In addition government has slipped in a clause that will open the way down the track for G.E. It’s a Trojan horse,” Steffan Browning says.

Retiring president Peter Watson says it was heartening to hear Stef-fan Browning alerting people to the threat by government proposals.

“It’s destruction of the habitat and a major factor why snapper numbers have declined in the inner Pelorus Sound. I’ve been banging away on this over recent years,” he said.

It was resolved the association should make a submission.

Blue CodIn the president’s annual report,

Peter Watson said after seven frus-trating years battling the blue cod issue, there was optimism that the unfair transit rule and damaging slot rule will be abolished.

MRFA requested a 30cm minimum size and a three bag limit amongst other detail. Any closure during spawning should apply to com-mercial too.

Marine FuturesIn reference to a new group Marine

Futures backed by the Marlborough District Council, Peter Watson says while on the surface the concept was good, a series of day long meetings, held only in Picton ‘for some reason’, were disappointing with long winded sessions that deflated enthusiasm. “So the jury is still out on Marine Future,” he says.

Degradation of Pelorus Sound caused by greed

By Jacob PageThe Kiwi guitar player is bringing

his band AHoriBuzz to Blenheim as part of a frantic 53-date national tour to celebrate the release of double EP Into the Sunshine.

“It’s become a big deal that I’m doing 53 dates but back in the day bands like The Herbs, Dragon and The Exponents were doing that all the time because they were pub bands and loved what they did,” Aaron says.

Rising through with 90s band Weta, contemporaries of Shihad, Aaron’s next project, in two-piece Cairo Knife Fight, saw him share the stage with Foo Fighters and Them Crooked Vultures, amongst others. He has also flew in and

out of the Fly My Pretties collective.“New Zealand is too small to have a

big ego in music and so often I’m left partying with other musicians from around the country and it’s the best way to build relationships – it’s like hanging out with your family.”

Aaron has constantly tried to shrug-off the tag of ‘New Zealand’s answer to Jimi Hendrix.’

“I hate when people say that,” Aaron says. “Hendrix was a one of a kind who was on his way to another planet but ended up here which was good for us, but there is no replicating him.

“I’m a Maori-kid who grew up in marae life so everyone had a guitar.

“The last thing you wanted to do was

try to show off with a guitar in your hand because you were living amongst maybe five, 10 or 20 people who could all play the guitar just as well as you.”

Aaron says becoming a father had been a major moment in his life and had provided him with the realisation of what is truly important in life.

“I’ve matured over time and that’s good because the lifestyle of a musician can catch up to you but it’s never been work to me.”

AHoriBuzz wil play at The Yard Bar on August 1.

Aaron Tokona has the perfect life balance

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Hunter’s Wines have become the Official Wine Spon-sor to the New Zealand Breakers for the upcoming 2015/2016 ANBL season.

The latest sponsorship deal reinforces Hunter’s on-going support of basketball in New Zealand. Hunter’s have been gold sponsors of New Zealand NBL side the Nelson Giants for many years and are local supporters of Marlborough Basketball.

Hunter’s Wines Managing Director and New Zealand wine icon, Jane Hunter says it is a win for everyone.

“We are very pleased to grow our association with basketball in New Zealand from our on-going success-ful relationship with the Nelson Giants to now include the SKYCITY Breakers.

“Basketball is a fantastic spectator sport and the Breakers are a great organisation with a successful track record.

“We’re looking forward to the season kicking off in October.”

Hunter’s Marketing Manager, Jeremy Adsett added “The successful culture and having become one of New Zealand’s most loved and successful sporting teams were key factors for Hunter’s Wines teaming up with the Breakers.

“The team have a winning formula within the

organisation from the head office to the coaching staff and on court team. We are excited to get behind the team and support them in their defence of the ANBL title in the season ahead.”

Dillon Boucher from the SKYCITY Breakers com-mented “It is fantastic to have Hunters Wines as our official wine sponsor this coming season.

“We are certainly looking forward to building a fantastic relationship with Jane, Peter, Jeremy and the team.

“With their fantastic wines I know they will be a great addition to our corporate area at NSEC games.”

Hunter’s Wines hoop it with Breakers Representatives of social

agencies and government or-ganisations have agreed that there is an established need for transitional/emergency housing in Blenheim and are exploring possibilities for Community Group Housing.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman attended the meeting and says it was obvious from the case studies shown to the group that there is a growing group of vulnerable people who, for a range of reasons, are not getting the assistance they need.

The group considered a sam-ple of case studies of people seeking help through Cross-roads during June and July this year showing a preponderance of single men in the 40s to 60s age range, with complex issues requiring strong advocacy.

“We heard that many of these

people felt isolated and had dif-ficulty accessing the help they needed, even when that help was immediately available - which was not always the case,” says Mr Sowman.

“Most had an immediate need of safe accommodation, often for the sake of their own safety, until their longer term issues could be addressed,” he said.

The group has undertaken to draw up a proposal aimed at meeting the needs that have been identified.

Social housing need identified

RIGHT: Aaron Tokona will bring his own style of funk to Blenheim on August 1 as part of a 53-date national tour.

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Sophie Munro on the catwalk.

Grooms of the Year Andrew Lindstrom and Simon Green strut their stuff.

Hannah Green smiles as she waits nervously during the judging process.

The vintage car and wedding dress display in the foyer.

Jackie Halliday judging the brides before the show. Third place, Emily Wilson.

Winner Susan MacLauchlan.Show judges, Kurt Findlay, Jackie Halliday, Paula Pope, Nicky van Asch and Arthur Devine.

The ‘wedding walk’ entrance to the show, designed by the Floral Art Society.

Mrs Vercoe’s Cakes were displayed and later eaten at the show.

Second place Shannon Diu.

13SunThe Friday July 24, 2015Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868church notices

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We need your help to better promote our Art Gallery at 204 High Street Blenheim.The Society is looking for your proposals to improve the appearance and visibility of the building and the winning suggestion will receive a prize courtesy of Sue Duckworth.There are conditions and you can access all the necessary information from the Society’s website: www.marlboroughartsociety.comWe welcome all-comers to this interesting project! Good luck, note that entries close on 15 September 2015 and if you need further information please email or call:

Sue Duckworth 0274455867 or [email protected]

DesignCompetition

Nu-Look ClothingAlterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

Same day service Blenheim

It’s Dog Registration time.All dogs over the age of 3 months must be registered.Forms for re-registering your dog have been sent to your last known address.Please ensure that all details on your registration form are correct.Online registration services are now available.Dog owners can pay annual dog registration fees, and can apply, advise and update other information by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz ‘Online Dog Services’. Please note: The payment option online is credit card only (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking and telebanking or in person at:Animal Control Office, 56 Main Street, Blenheim (opposite Smith & Smith Glass) Between mid-June and mid-July office is open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday Between mid-June and mid-July office is open from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Saturdays At all other times office is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to FridayIt is important to have your registration form with you when registering your dog

Marlborough District Council

Dog owners

www.marlborough.govt.nz

This role provides

supervision for efficient

and safe delivery of

skilled labour within the Works &

Operations Team

(WorksOps)

You will be responsible for a team providing day to day (24/7) reactive and proactive maintenance response capabilities and associated services to maintain plant and equipment for water, sewerage, stormwater drainage networks and general Council duties.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 29 July 2015.

Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

Operations Supervisor (FULL TIME)

This role has responsibility

for the operation of

the Blenheim Wastewater

Treatment Ponds

(BWTP) Effluent

Irrigation Scheme.

The hours for this role are variable depending on the season and as such would be well suited to a person wanting to be flexible with their hours of work over a year.


Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected]

Hardings Road Irrigation Plant Operator

The principal duties of

this position are water

reticulation mains and

services lines maintenance,

including backflow

device and water meter testing and

servicing.

This role provides skilled labour to enable the effective maintenance of Council’s water supply network. You will be part of our works operations team and as such you will be part of a roster that provides after-hours service.


Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

Water Reticulation Serviceman Plumber (Full Time)

Annual General MeetingA & P Park on Maxwell Road

Wednesday 29 July 2015 at 7pmWe welcome all players,

members and supporters.

Come along and make a difference.Enquiries: Chairperson

Ph 520 6068

Marlborough Softball Association

public notice

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.All welcome to our services

Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service

10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.

ANOTHER TIME An-other Place Art Gallery, open daily. 269 Ala-bama Road, Riverlands. Ph 027 249 8418.

public notice

FORMER Farmers wife looking for rural warm 3 bedroom home, to move to with pets & 80yr old Mum. Fully fenced with garage please, long term, ref-erences available ph 027-677-0087.

wanted to rent

SEEKING Retirement hobby beekeeping. Looking for all or any equipment, even bee-hive. Please phone 570 5880.

St Lukes’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Contact 0273432814.

The Fastest Way to Positive Change. www.scopehypnosis.com. Proven Techniques, call NOW 021 758 648.

health & beauty

We invite you to come and join us for a fabulous night of 50’s

& 60’s music & dancing

Saturday July 257:30pm until late

Clubs of Marlborough

Awesome Band and Supper Provided$10 entry fee

Bring your friends and come along

For tickets contact Sally 021 257 3283Door sales available

public notice property wanted

Private buyer looking for a townhouse / house to buy.

Must be easy walking distance to the CBD.

Up to $330,000

Phone/text 0274250422

TOWNHOUSEWANTEDTO BUY

HOUSESITTING wanted by mature, reli-able, very tidy clean woman, while buying a house, from 11 August ph 021 108 4444.

wanted

MCKINLEY LANE 8.00am - 1.00pm. Household goods. Mobility scooter.

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Free seminarMonday 13th August 2015

10.00am – 2pm

Are you or your parents thinking of living in a retirement village?

Practical tips for intending residents and their families.

Speakers from the Commission for Financial Capability & Legal Profession

will focus on things to consider, discuss different structures, costs and

operations.

St Mary’s Parish Centre61 Maxwell Road Blenheim

All Welcome.

To Register:Phone: 03 577 9919

or email:[email protected]

Community Law Marlborough

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HAvAIANAS JAN-dALS Super Sale & Kids Wool Vests. Saturday 10am-2pm Grab your a winter bargain. Corner of New Renwick Rd and Waikura St.

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Vineyard Machinery OperatOrThe Seaview Vineyard is located in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. At approximately 1,000 hectares, it is one of New Zealand’s largest premium vineyards with a burgeoning reputation for the sustainable production of high quality grapes.

Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, we are seeking highly motivated individuals with wide ranging experience in vineyard operations to join our dedicated team. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will possess the following attributes:• Proven vineyard experience with good track record and references• Reliable with a strong work ethic• The desire to join a team which is intent on being the best• Good practical skills• A strong team player • Good sense of humour and can do attitude• Ability to work long and varied hours during the vintage periodA competitive wage will be given to the successful applicant and transport to and from our Seddon-based vineyard will be provided.Please send covering letter and CV to [email protected] or P.O Box 545 Blenheim.Applications close Friday 14th August.

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BATES: Benjamin Jason Phillip (5lb 14oz) July 3rd 2015

BOWN: Leo Murray David (8lb 8oz) July 16, 2015

MACGREGGOR: Jaxon (7lb 4oz) July 19, 2015

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PREECE, Audrey Joyce: Passed away, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital on Monday July 20 2015. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bert Preece, loving mother and mother-in-law of Dennis (deceased) and Lynda, Graeme and Ngaire. Loved Nana of Chad and Savvy, Kim and Ab-bey; Matt and Beck, Amanda and Jason Minhinnick. Dearly loved “GG” of her 10 great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to c/- 2 Grant Place, Blenheim 7201. By request no flowers please, but a donation to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Audrey will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, at 1.30pm Monday July 27, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

PREECE, Audrey Joyce (nee Fyfe): Eldest daughter of the late Ken and Jes-sie Fyfe, loved sister and sister-in-law of Ken (deceased) and Dale, Dudley and Mavis (deceased), Dot and Dave Bishell, Barry and Joan. Loved by all her extended families.

SPOWART, Reginald Alexander: Passed away on Wednesday July 22 2015, after many months of loving care from the wonderful staff of The Oaks, Ashwood Park. Only son of Bob and Ana Spowart (deceased). Very much loved husband of Bernice, loved father of John, Reg Jnr, Dallas, Gillian (deceased), Lenny, Glenda, Tina, Bronwyn, a loving stepdad to Lea, Peter, and Jan (deceased). Loved and cher-ished Grandad and Great Grandad. Brother of Elima, May (deceased), and brother-in-law of Alan and June Porter, Lyall and the late Diane Porter, the late Shirley and Jack Kamst. Messages to 128C Redwood Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. Reg’s service will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 1.30pm Wednesday July 29, fol-lowed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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SENIOR STYLISTWe are seeking a senior stylist to join the team at our busy Renwick salon.This is a part time role with the potential to become full time.You will need to be available for a late night during the week and Saturday mornings.

CV and covering letter must be posted to:

Cabello Hair & Beauty76 High Street,

Renwick

Retail Sales AssistantPermanent, full time position

The successful candidate will be customer focussed, passionate about a range of

music, polite, well spoken, self motivated with a high work ethic, have practical abilities, computer skills and excellent

communication skills.

Must have a full driver’s licence and be capable of some heavy lifting.

Please apply in writing and forward your CV and a photo to

[email protected] Shortlisted applicants will be contacted

for an interview.

Renwick ARms countRy club

Bar PersonPermanent/Part-Time

The successful applicant will have the following attributes:• Have experience in hospitality and bar

work.• Applicant must be honest, reliable and

have excellent communications skills.• Must be able to work alone and as part

of a team.• Must be of neat and tidy presentation

and deliver excellent customer service.• General Managers Certificate would

be an advantage but not necessary as training will be given.If this sounds like you, I would like to

hear from you. Contact Allan Fergusson (Club Manager)

027 578 8292 or email: [email protected]

DOMINATOR

We have a vacany for a Garage door

Fabricator/InstallerEntry Level Position

Experience not necessary as full training will be given.Driver’s licence required.

Apply:41 Grove Road, Blenheim 7201

Phone: 03 578 8251email: [email protected]

Garage Doors

business for sale

Expol underfloor insulationSupply & installation

business for sale$11,500

Ph 0274 331 997

WEEKLY CASH!!Love to work flexible days and hours

close to home?Do you enjoy walking and meeting people?

Homecare Direct Shopping currently has opportunities for fit reliable mature walkers to distribute our quality catalogues, and service our customers.

Apply online NOW www.homecaredirect.co.nz

or ph/txt NOW 021 159 3825or 0800 500 005

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BURGESS, Jennifer Alice (nee Collett): July 19, 2015

BROWNLEE, Shirley Anne (Kerr): July 15, 2015

HAMILTON, James Wilson (Jim): July 19, 2015

MASON, Barry Matthew:July 17, 2015

McCALLUM, William Gordon (Gordy): July 9, 2015

McLATCHIE, Roger Hugh (Mac): July 14, 2015

PREECE, Audrey Joyce: July 20, 2015

ROBERTSON, John Alexander (Jack): July 21, 2015

SALKELD, Elva Joyce: July 18, 2015

SIMONSEN, Talua Ellen: July 19 2015

TEECE, Murray Allan: July 17, 2015

WALKER, Kenneth (Ken): July 14, 2015

YORK, Irene Valerie (nee Rees): July 14, 2015


Rugby film set for BlenheimThe first screening in Marlborough of the newly-released Kiwi movie The Ground We Won will take place at Blenheim’s Top Town Cinema on Sunday, July 26.The film chronicles the lives and times of the rural rugby people of Reporoa in the central North Island.The screening starts at 6.15pm with tickets selling for $20.

Tyrone starts againMarlborough Boys’ College old boy Tyrone Elkington MacDonald started his third successive Ranfurly Shield game in the No 10 jersey for the Hawkes Bay Magpies against Mid Canterbury last night.He was able to push his claims for ITM Cup playing time and kept Blues utility Ihaia West on the bench for the clash

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It may be Rugby World Cup year, but let’s try to remain calm when it comes to the early season form of the All Blacks.

Alarm bells rang out typically early after a sluggish victory over Samoa in Apia two weeks ago.

It seems a rusty effort in a first up test match away from home in searing heat with a rabid home crowd against you is not reason enough for an average performance.

To illustrate how tough the con-ditions were, referee Jaco Peyper lost 3kg controlling the match.

The ship was righted last week-end with a dominant display against Argentina in Christchurch

that saw the nation’s collective heart rate slow.

It was not perfect, but a vast improvement on the Samoa out-ing with a number of first choice players still unavailable.

Last week the All Blacks notched up a collective 10 years as the No 1 ranked rugby team in the world.

A feat like that is not achieved without tremendous depth and a desire for victory.

In their history, the All Blacks have played 528 tests and have won 404 of them, drawing 19 and losing just 105.

That’s a winning percentage of 76.52.

There may be injuries to wing-ers Cory Jane, Waisake Naholo and even Aaron Cruden that will require reshuffles but that’s where depth comes in.

While all of this is happening the number two ranked Spring-boks are coming off a loss to the Wallabies in Brisbane and to achieve that victory Australia had to let go of their policy of only picking players who ply their trade solely across the ditch.

So feel free to be critical, but be logical and realistic and when the All Blacks win, try to enjoy it.

That is the main objective of playing the game after all.

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Marlborough basketballer Bil-lie Watson was the standout of the Tasman under-15 basketball team which finished sixth at the national championships in Wellington.

She was named in the tour-nament team after the strong showing from the Tasman team.

After starting the tournament with a big win against Auckland Counties Manukau 88-23, the team lost to Taranaki 73-55 be-fore winning two close encoun-ters to make it to the top eight.

To make that, they edged out Hawke’s Bay 58-55 and gotthe better of Otago 59-49.

Despite pushing the top Auck-land-Counties Manukau, Tasman went on to lose the quarter-final 89-64.

They bounced back to beat Canterbury Metro 73-68 to ensure they would play for fifth place against Rotorua but they were outclassed 77-47.

Fellow Marlborough player Lina Pale and Ella Donald were in the team.

The Tasman under-15 boys team, which featured Marlbur-ians Anzac Rissetto and Renz Narvadez, finished 16th out of 20.

Billie makes tournament hoops team

By Jacob PageWairau Rowing Club’s Hannah Bailey was

part of only two Kiwi crews that competed on the opening day of the Under-23 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Amy Mills, Samantha Voss, Bailey and Lexi Kerr representing were one of 12 crews contesting the women’s quad in the heats. The New Zealanders were racing in the second heat which saw the French charge to the front out of the start, however it wasn’t a position they would hold onto with Germany pushing past them through the first 500m timing point. Germany held onto their front-runner status for the remainder of the race taking the only direct A final qualification placing by finishing first in a time of 6:41.33. New Zealand finished in fifth in 6:49.80 and will now challenge a repechage. In the first heat of the women’s quad Australia lead from start to finish and head straight to the A final with Germany.

Many of the world’s talented young rowers began their journey to the top of the sport as the 2015 Under-23 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria got underway in bright but hot conditions which saw the temperature gauge rise to 36 degrees Celsius.

New Zealand will be represented in a total of seven under-23 age group crews at the 2015

Under-23 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 22 to 26 July. The regatta has a total of 820 international competi-tors from 51 countries competing in 21 boat classes.

Wairau Rowing Club’s Holly Greenslade will compete in the women’s coxless four while Corey McCaffrey will represent Blenheim Rowing Club in the men’s coxed four.

The regatta continues through the weekend.

Rowers out to impress at world championships

The New Zealand under-23 women’s quad featuring Wairau’s Hannah Bailey in action a the world championships in Bulgaria.

Derry and Hefford move upMarlborough’s John Derry and Brent Hefford have moved from fifth to third after nine legs of the World Jet Boat Marathon Championships in Canada.The duo are the top placed Kiwi crew but trail overall leader Rick Hollingworth, of Canada, by more than eight minutes.

Funding presentationThe Lion Foundation will be giving a presentation on how to gain sport and community funding in Blenheim on July 28.The presentation will cover how to write a good application, what can and can’t be funded and how to give an application the best chance of success.The event with be held at Cornerstone Bar from 6.30 until 7.30pm


If you want to learn administration and computing skills or are self-employed, then this is an excellent programme to help enhance your skills in office administration.

This programme focuses on the daily tasks that occur in an administrative workplace. You can use your skills to gain a career in administration, or you can use them to do administration work within your own business.What you'll study

In this programme, you'll learn about:• computer maintenance• email and digital communication technology• data entry and word processing• spreadsheets• customer service• financial records, calculations and cash

transactionsCareer opportunities

Skills gained in this programme will prepare you for a career as:

• an office administrator• an administrative assistant• a personal or executive assistant

• a receptionist• a secretary• an administrator within your own business

Thinking of study options or upskilling in the New Year?

Blenheim-based Koru Institute of Train-ing and Education Ltd (KITE) is taking enrolments as of January 19 for its February and March intakes.

What makes KITE unique is its ability to offer free tertiary courses to students wanting to upskill or transition to new work, while also using its charitable status to provide funding and support for count-less community groups, chief executive Monique Gemmell says.

“The Maori values governing the institute create an effective working dynamic, where students and teachers are treated like fam-ily which make continuing education less daunting,” she says.

Last year KITE had over 300 students studying full and part time courses such as computing, business administration, te reo, social services and Treaty of Waitangi training.

KITE also unveiled its newly refurbished building on Sutherland Terrace last year, showcasing its three new classrooms, two furbished classrooms, a smaller employment room and a classroom and garage space for its new Cable Logging programme.

This was a welcome change for students who attended last year, enjoying all the comforts and amenities at their disposal.

For more information, contact KITE or call in and see one of the friendly team at 5 Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim.

Enrol to upskill

Programme overviewThis foundation programme is designed for

both those already working in the tourism industry and those considering a career in this field. It equips students with a wide range of transferable skills and provides a thorough grounding in tourism. The programme uses a combination of delivery modes. This includes one weekly three-hour tutorial, marae-based workshops, online tutorials, site visits by tutors, one-to-one tutorial support, industry-based workshops and self-directed learning. Students also receive a programme pack, which includes workbooks, readings and assessment tasks. The range of delivery modes and the amount of professional tutorial support provided ensures a high achievement rate. Core components are:

• Knowledge of the tourism industry• Manaakitanga and tourism• Kaitiakitanga and tourism• Basic te reo Maori• The legal environment• Communication skills• Maori culture and history

Entry requirementsEntry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements:• Minimum Age: • 16 years • Additional Qualifications:• Participants must:• Be New Zealand citizens or permanent

residents;• Have a desire to learn about tourism

within a Maori context;• Have a desire to work in the tourism

industry.Further Study:• Te Umanga Papatahi: Certificate in Busi-

ness Administration (Level 5).• Tertiary study at Undergraduate level:• Te Tohu Toi Tangata: Bachelor of Hu-

manities.Career Opportunities:• Customer services, Sales, Sales and mar-

keting, Small business tourism operator, Tour Guide, Tourism industry

National Certificate in Tourism MaoriHei ManaakiLevel 4. Duration: 18 Weeks

WELCOME: The entrance to the Koru Institute of Training and Education on Sutherland Tce.

Koru Institute of Training and EducationTaking Enrolments for July/August 2015

Certificate in Computing and Business AdministrationIncluding the National Certificate in Computing & Business Administration

Mother and daughter Monique and Sharon Gemmell have achieved so much in their academic studies that some might say they are an inspiration.

Monique and Sharon were both mothers at a young age and both struggled in their own rights, but with the support of their whanau they have become successful businesswomen.

In 2007 they both began their Mas-ters of Maori Studies with Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi which they will graduate from in April, as well as completing a Masters in Education at Victoria University.

In addition to this Monique and Sharon are enrolled in the Professional Doctoral in Indigenous Advancement and Development and are currently completing their first year.

For Monique education is a life-long process, something she makes her five children aware of.

“Education doesn’t just stop once you’ve finished college, getting the tohu, for me, is really about complet-

ing what I started,” she said.For Sharon studying alongside her

daughter “strengthens our relation-ship”.

“As we go through the programme the impact builds upon our children, grandchildren and my great grand-children, and our driving force has made the family more aware of the importance of education,” she said.

Monique and Sharon both work at the Koru Institute of Training and Education, a private training establish-ment in Blenheim.

Family inspiration

Monique and Sharon Gemmell.

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