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Blenheim midwife Tai Dixon with her 15-month-old daughter Iona.

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Story and photos by Celeste Lodewyk

World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) begins this Friday and kicking things off will be the annual 'Big Latch-On' event held at the Clubs of Marlborough from 10am.

One mother who will be attending this year is

Blenheim midwife Tai Dixon.

Last year the Sun profiled Tai about her breastfeeding experience with daughter Iona.

It was a journey that began with some difficulty due to Tai's low milk supply and latching issues.

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By Adam Poulopoulos St John's pair of trustworthiness awards

has delighted Marlborough territory manager Murray Neal.

St John was announced as the most trusted charity, and paramedics as the second-most trusted profession, in the Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands awards.

It is the first time St John has won the charity category, and Mr Neal said it was important to achieve a balance.

“We're often at important on-road type situations and seen as a fully-funded quasi-government organisation.

It's important that we're professional in all we do but now people recognise us as a charity too.”

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continued from page 1Tai was fortunate enough to have

had a friend, who was also breast-feeding, provide 'donor milk', as well as great support and advice from her husband, friends, her lead maternity carer and lactation consultant Jackie. In addition to giving Iona donor milk, Tai had to pump milk regularly as well as latch Iona to naturally stimulate her own supply.

“It was really hard work. There was a lot of pain deep in my breast tissue which is unusual and made it uncomfortable and on top of it all, Iona was a frequent feeder so it wasn't often I wasn't breastfeed-ing,” she says.

One year later Tai is pleased to say she is still breastfeeding Iona who is now an energetic and bubbly 15-month-old toddler, and is more than happy to share her experience.

“I was relieved to get to the 12 month mark after everything we

World Breastfeeding Week highlighted

went through,” smiles Tai.“Iona is still breastfeeding well in

addition to eating solids and it's my

goal to to feed until she is two years old, or longer if it feels right for her and I, as this is the recommended length of breastfeeding by the World Health Organisation.”

As a midwife, Tai has always been supportive of whatever choices women make in how to feed their babies.

Now after becoming a mother, ex-periencing a difficult birth and having several issues with breastfeeding, Tai feels she “empathises” more with what women go through.

“I had always considered myself a good midwife, confident I was giv-ing women all the right information, advice and support for giving birth and breastfeeding.”

“But I didn't truly understand what it was like until I became a mother myself. Every birth, breastfeeding and motherhood journey is different and I can now say I have been there with my own,” she laughs.

The most rewarding part of breast-feeding her daughter, Tai says, is the incredible bond they share.

"It's not only about the nutritional and health benefits of breastfeeding but it's about the connection you have with your child.

“Knowing that you are giving them what they need to grow, be healthy and that it's completely natural and perfect for them is so special,” she says.

Although Tai's personal views support exclusive breastfeeding, as a midwife she is supportive of women's choices.

“Speaking as a mother it was really important to me that Iona didn't have any formula at all and that she was naturally breastfed.”

“But speaking as a midwife, I will always support the decisions of moth-ers no matter how they choose to feed their babies, as long as they have all the information,” she says.

Anyone wanting information and/or support for breastfeeding are encour-aged to talk to their midwives and Well Child providers, or can contact Marlborough Lactation Consultant Jackie Martin at her clinic on (03) 520 9979.

Blenheim midwife Tai Dixon is thrilled to still be breastfeeding her toddler, Iona.

Right, Marlborough territory manager Murray Neal was delighted with the awards.

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inbriefSkiing injury

At 4.15pm on Saturday the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rainbow ski field, where a Blenheim mum had suffered an arm injury while skiing with her children.

The 39-year-old was airlifted to Wairau Hospital.

The chopper also airlifted an injured man from Pelorus Sound on Friday night. The man, a Moenui Bay resident aged in his 70’s, had suffered a leg injury after falling backwards down some stairs.

He flown to Wairau Hospital in a stable condition.

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By Adam PoulopoulosTwo sets of Blenheim siblings will take time later

this year to remember the 100th anniversary of their grandfather's death during WWI.

Keith Hall and Lyn Hodgson, and their cousins David Hall and Liz Anderson, are all descendants of Harry Frank Hall, a navyman who was killed on September 22, 1914.

The quartet have all been to Britain previously to remember their grandfather, but plan to mark the centenary by meeting up locally this time.

David said it would be important to take time to remember Harry's sacrifices.

"It's very emotional to be over there and see where they lived, worked, did things and the environment they were living in."

Harry was one of 1459 British reservists killed while on patrol, in three British Royal Navy cruisers recalled to action for the war.

The boats were shot down by a German submarine off the Dutch coast, in an attack that only took about an hour to execute.

Forty-six of the total killed were stationed on HMS Hogue, Harry's boat.

Harry's death also led to his ancestors making the trip to start a new life in New Zealand.

As part of a British Government scheme, Harry's two sons, 16 and 14 at the time, emigrated to New Zealand to join Flock House, an agricultural training school in the lower North Island.

"It's very emotional. None of us would be here if he hadn't been killed," Liz said.

"They left for the other side of the world not knowing anybody."

Harry Hall's descendants, back: david Hall and keith Hall and front: Liz anderson and Lyn Hodgson, with some of Harry's memorabilia.

Cousins remember 100 years on

The incident caused an outcry and affected the public's confidence in the British Govern-ment in the war's early stages.

David said the Royal Navy changed some protocols following the incident.

"When the first ship was torpedoed the second and third ones came in to pick up

survivors, and they were sitting ducks. "After that the navy changed the rule and

didn't allow ships to pick up survivors." A commemoration for the three cruisers

is being held at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, in Kent, on September 22.

Marlborough police have ar-rested three teenagers in relation to recent tagging in the area.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with Burglary and Wilful Damage regarding a break-in and graffiti at A&P Park recently, and other graffiti damage around town.

He has been referred to Youth

Aid. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old male

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Both have been bailed to appear at the Blenheim District Court on August 4.

Marlborough Area Commander Inspector Simon Feltham said police have been investigating the recent spate of tagging intensively.

"Wilful damage around our town affects everybody and the young people of Marlborough need to get the message that Police will not turn a blind eye to this sort of offending."

Arrests made over tagging a Marlborough district Council ranger is assisted by police in removing graffiti from the old movie theatre building.

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Staff at SBS Bank Blenheim are delighted after the branch was crowned New Zealand's best.

They were named the best branch in the 17-strong SBS stable at the bank's ball in Invercargill on Saturday night.

The award was given on results taken over various ob-jectives, including lending, funding and new clients.

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By Kristy MartinNew signage at the

Springlands roadworks asking drivers to consider the lives of the contractors is tugging at the heart-strings of the community.

The childlike signs, which say ‘Please slow down, my Dad works here’, are helping driv-ers to see the real cost of endangering the lives of the workers onsite.

Cont ractors Fulton Hogan and Marlborough Roads have repeatedly asked drivers to slow down at the Middle Renwick Road intersections of Boyce Street and Bat-tys Road while two new

roundabouts are con-structed.

The reduced speed limit is 30km/h.

While no one had been injured, Fulton Hogan contracting department manager Dave Grigor said it was an incredibly busy road and urged drivers to be patient.

“That’s our guys’ work-place, and so drivers need to be careful.

“Going through there at 50km/h instead of 30km/h makes a huge difference.”

On Friday last week, the first roundabout, at Boyce Street, became op-erational.

Marlborough Roads

highway manager Frank Porter said the temporary roundabout in operation at Boyce Street would provide practicable traffic flows through the area while permanent rounda-bout construction works are being undertaken.

The uneven surface had also helped slow drivers down, Mr Grigor said, which was a good thing.

Excavation work on the Battys Road roundabout commenced yesterday and will continue into next week.

While still incomplete, both temporary rounda-bouts could be in opera-tion by August 11.

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Get in quickTomorrow is the final day for public submis-

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By Kristy MartinStaff at Mango Restaurant in Blenheim

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But rather than receiving gifts, they were the ones giving them out.

The generous team at the Indian and Malaysian restaurant on Maxwell Road decided to hold a celebratory dinner and donate all the profits to the Marlborough Community Foodbank.

Owner and head chef Pratap Singh said the community had supported Mango through its first year in Blenheim and, as a team, they wanted to give something back.

He said about 130 people attended the dinner and they raised $1500.

Foodbank manager Wynnie Cosgrove said the money would go toward purchas-ing meat and milk powder for food parcels to be delivered to those in need.

“We’re very happy,” she said about the donation.

“It was really good of Mango to do this.”The Marlborough Community Food-

bank is a not-for-profit group that relies heavily on grants and donations from the

community.Last financial year, they gave out 1650

food parcels, which contain basic items such as meat, cereal, pasta and rice.

Their big fundraiser for the year is the street appeal, which takes place in Novem-ber, and sees volunteers hitting the streets to collect non-perishable food items.

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Celebrating one year in business were Mango Restaurant staff Birbal Singh, Randeep Bror and Pratap Singh, pictured with Wynnie Cosgrove from the Foodbank.

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Blenheim’s St Mary’s youth group has succeeded in its quest to provide clean drinking water to a remote Kenyan village.

The village of Emali now has a borehole freshwater well after the group managed to raise the $9000 needed to build it.

Youth group coordinator for St Mary’s, Mieke Davies, said the project would not only benefit the group’s long-term foster child, 15-year-old Joseph Kinyili Nzisia and his family, but the entire community.

This included about 200 households and up to 1000 people that would otherwise have to walk two kilometres to the next well or dig into a nearby riverbed.

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The idea for the project came after Mieke visited Emali in 2012 and was overwhelmed by the poverty she witnessed.

She and the youth group set about do-ing something significant for Joseph's family, and started raising the cash needed to build a well.

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Two elderly people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a three-car crash in Springlands on Friday.

The crash occurred on the corner of Battys Road and Lakings Road about 4.20pm.

St John territory manager for

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Kindness is flowingYouth group funds African well

Joseph and his family test out the new well. Photo supplied.

Two people were injured during a three car crash on Friday afternoon. Photo by Jamie Chinnery.

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New Zealand began marking Malayan Vet-erans Day in 2012. Last year, it was celebrated for the first time in Marlborough and the local association has now decided it will hold an an-nual ceremony to commemorate the cessation of hostilities in July 1960.

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We know her as Pom Pom the Clown, but there is a lot more to Sandra McNeilly than meets the eye. Adam Poulopoulos went to find out a bit more the woman behind the makeup, and her new venture.

Clowning aroundWednesday July 30, 2014

Pom Pom the clown is an icon, entertaining kids and adults around Marlborough for the last 15 years.

It seems strange to think that for Sandra McNeilly, life has not always been about blow-up animals and a big red nose.

Born in Lower Hutt, just outside Welling-ton, Sandra worked in retail for many years before coming to Marlborough 25 years ago.

It was a spell as young son Matthew’s ‘assistant,’ setting up and packing down his magic shows, that piqued her interest in entertaining.

“I made sure I enjoyed his childhood because he’s interested in music and drama like I am.

“I took him to his shows and enjoyed it very much.”

As Matthew’s voice dropped, so did his interest in all things magical.

“He gave up when he was 14, and I felt it

would be a shame to waste all the props,” Sandra said.

“So I reinvented myself as Pom Pom the clown.”

Sandra started from scratch, learning how to make balloon animals and perform basic tricks out of a library book.

“It’s nice in this day and age of technology kids still like a balloon made into an animal,” she said.

While kids are her main audience, they are by no means her only clientele.

Recently she performed for 40 residents at her mother’s rest home in Lower Hutt.

“My mum wasn’t actually very well, so she slept through the whole thing, but the rest of them loved it,” she said.

“It’s interesting, some of the places you get asked to go.

“It could be someone’s lounge room, or it could be a millionaire-type mansion.”

Countless birthday parties and work Christ-mas functions later, she still can’t believe how things worked out.

“I would never have thought it possible. “I was actually very shy as a child. Any-

thing like that would have freaked me out.” As the years have passed, Pom Pom has

acquired some new tricks, but the outfit has remained much the same.

Sandra said it now takes her only 15 minutes to get dressed and ready for a show, but the flip side is children have started to see through the disguise.

“Sometimes in the supermarket a kid will come u to me and say ‘hello Pom Pom.’

“I don’t look all that different. I probably look like a clown all the time!”

Marlborough’s younger kids are seeing her in a new light at the moment, as with Rikki the orangutan puppet, she is performing a new show.

Rikki, who has been imported from America, is helping her educate children on the dangers palm oil cultivation pose to the primates.

“My daughter adopted a couple of orangu-tans in Australia,” Sandra said.

“I Just thought it would be quite interesting if preschoolers and young kids were made aware of how orangutans are in danger now.”

It is not the first time Sandra has diversified. In the past she was Careful Carol and Safety Sally, telling children how to stay safe around the road.

However, it is as Pom Pom she is best known, and she has no plans to hang up the clown boots just yet.

“It’s always good to bring joy to someone’s day.

“I don’t think there are enough clowns in the world.”

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will be good enough to take them to the upper South Island finals, to be held in Christchurch from August 15 to 17.

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By Adam PoulopoulosA Blenheim hair salon has

moved back into their refur-bished premises after recent flooding forced them out.

Hot water coming from a pipe which burst on June 23 damaged some of Hair by Kardos’ equipment and the interior of their Maxwell Road property.

Five weeks later, the team has moved back into a salon with new tiles, carpet, stock shelves and repainted walls.

Owner Donna Tupoutoa said staff were shocked when they saw the damage.

“The girls came to work on Monday, and there was prob-ably five or six centimetres of water in the main salon.

“Deb (manager Debbie Jensen) opened the door and she was met with a gush of water.”

While their building was being redone, Kardos worked out of 2 Style Hair Design’s Scott Street premises.

Donna said there were no

problems with the arrange-ment.

“It was very good of them, because we have six stylists here.

“We had lots of fun, and lots of laughs. There were no hassles.”

Alex Williams, who runs her business Alexandra’s Beauty Boutique out of the same premises, has also returned.

Alex, who only started the business about two months

ago, has continued to work through mobile appointments in the meantime.

She said she was glad to be back.

“I kinda just got going then had this happen.

“Being in a salon, we had a lot of people getting their hair done, so I missed out on those clients.

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Alex Williams and Donna Tupoutoa are back doing business out of 28 Maxwell Road.

Maxwell Road from a high point in Blenheim’s CBD.

Start your day enjoying a hot coffee before taking in some of the sights along Maxwell Road.

So many beautifully dressed windows are beckoning for you to explore while the smiles of the business owners within make shoppers feel welcome and valued.

Tax Link sits at the cor-ner of Maxwell Road and Seymour Street, providing a huge range of services by a local team of professionals.

Further down is newly refurbished business Hair By Kardos, open for anyone to call in to meet

the team and make an appointment.

Something for fami-lies, Bowtique recently opened its doors selling and buying second-hand children’s and babies’ clothing and accessories, while Christian Book and Music Centre has an exciting stock range for all ages.

Vogue Hair Stylists has a friendly and profes-sional team waiting to introduce you to a fresh new style. The next time you head out shopping make sure you visit Max-well Road.


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Bupa is proud to offer hospital, respite and palliative care at Maxwell Care Home in Blenheim.

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The beautiful gardens here are a striking

feature both inside and out, as every room opens onto a lovely private courtyard gar-den, providing restful views all year round.

There are lovely sheltered areas to sit outside.

Our residents make their rooms their own, with photos and ornaments.

The range of activities on offer to our residents is growing all the time, so there’s something for everyone!

Many residents also enjoy getting out and about in the Bupa van.

Friends and family are welcome at any time, and can share a meal, a coffee or some of our entertainment – 7 days a week. Some people bring their pets to visit, to the amusement of our resident cat (called Trouble!)

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That is why at Maxwell we say ‘your day – your way’ because you are at the heart of everything we do. Our kind and understanding staff build their care around you. We understand the importance of friends and family, and they are welcome at any time.

Our care home has been recently refurbished and every individual room at Maxwell opens out onto our beautiful cottage garden.

Come and see for yourself. We would love to have the opportunity to talk to you about what we can offer.

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STAPLES-WORNER: Jarred Worner and Holly Staples would like to announce the safe arrival of their first son Zachary Malcolm (8lb 3oz)on July 10, 2014 at 10:48am at Wairau Hospital. A brother for Bella Zeta. Special thanks to midwife Shona Wills, the friends and family that were there and all the staff at the maternity ward. Photo provided.

BLAMPIED-LANE: Nick and Sarah are happy to announce the safe arrival of Edward Booker Blampied-Lane (7lb 11oz) born at 9:04am on Thursday July 24, 2014. A little brother for Amelia and Sophie. Thanks to Gerry Lawson, Helen Crampton and all the staff at Ward One.

SYKES: Eddie and Nic are proud to announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter and little sister to Devin and Ethan, Aubree Fay on July 21, 2014 at 6:22am, weighing 8lbs 1oz, length 52cm. Huge thanks to Nicky Taylor and the amazing team at Wairau Hospital. Photo provided.

LANG: Cameron and Hayley are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son Carter James (8lb 6oz) on July 25, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. Grandson of Trina and Gavin Nichols and Peter and Lynette Lang. Special thanks to our midwife Cathy Middleton and all the staff on the ward.

WILLIAMS: Kim and Richard are proud to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Jackson Lee (7lb 13oz) born July 27, 2014 at 9:58am at Wairau Hospital. A little brother for Jaydin. Special thanks to all the midwives and nurses at Ward One, and to Dr Alec Ekeroma for Jackson’s safe delivery.

PATCHETT: Dave and Loren (nee Andrews) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their new baby girl, Rosie Anne (7lb 11oz) on July 22, 2014 at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Gerry Lawson and all the wonderful, helpful staff at Ward One.

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Breastfeeding helps lay the founda-tions of a healthy life for a baby

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Benefits for baby- Breast milk is easily digested.

It’s immediately available and always fresh.- If you eat a healthy diet, then

your breast milk provides baby with a perfect blend of nutrients and protective

antibodies (although it doesn’t replace the need for immunisations).

- Breastfeeding helps your baby grow and develop physically and emotionally.

- Breastfeeding and breast milk help protect your baby from chest infections, meningitis, ear infections and urine infections.

- Breastfeeding decreases the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI, also known as sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS). It’s also linked to lower hospitalisation rates.

- Breastfeeding and breast milk may protect baby from chronic

tummy problems and some childhood cancers. They may also be less likely to get allergies, eczema or asthma.

Benefits for mothers- Breastfeeding helps you recover from

birth.- Skin-to-skin contact is a wonderful

way to start intimately connecting with your baby.

- Breastfeeding may reduce your risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer, ovarian cancer, osteoporosis and hip fracture later in life.

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Exclusive breastfeeding- Exclusive breastfeeding is recom-

mended until your baby is around six months old – this means that since birth, your baby has only had breast milk (from the breast or expressed) and prescribed medicines.

- If your baby is exclusively breastfed, then breast milk meets all their fluid requirements. They don’t need water or any other drinks or food until they’re around six months old.

- After six months, exclusive breast-feeding is not enough for your baby to grow and develop. You should introduce complementary foods (solids) and also continue breastfeeding until they’re at least one year or older.

- When you’re away from your baby, try to ensure they’re fed with expressed breast milk rather than infant formula.

Marlborough’s 2014 Big Latch On event will be held this Friday at

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Construction of Stage three of Port Marlborough’s Picton Marina Inner Basin Redevelopment has achieved the Supreme Award at the Contractor of the Year Awards 2014, held in Nelson on Saturday night.

Higgins Contractors Nelson were rewarded with the top trophy after winning the Hynds category Award for projects valued over $1.5 million earlier in the evening.

The awards are held annually by the Nelson/Marlborough branch of the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation to recognise the work of local firms, and this year saw more than 30 entries across a range of contract values and geo-graphic areas from Golden Bay to Christchurch.

Judges assessed all aspects of the project including planning, execu-tion, client liaison, interaction with the public and other stakeholders, health and safety, environmental management, and the quality of

the finished project.Particular challenges met on the

Picton project included building a new launching ramp and excavat-ing the new portion of marina basin in the ‘dry’ before the bund was breached and the new area was flooded with sea water.

The redevelopment had to be undertaken in an area where public pedestrian and traffic access had to be maintained and was in a high profile location.

Upgrading the marina entrance from Waikawa Road posed a unique challenge, requiring the Memorial Gateway to be widened by four metres by moving the northern pillar and rock wall.

The pillar weighs in excess of 20 tonnes and is clad in unique local stone, so careful relocation was no easy feat.

In announcing the Supreme award for the Picton Marina pro-ject, the judges particularly com-mented on the final appearance

and quality of the project, the high commitment by Higgins and their subcontractors to health and safety, and outstanding environmental controls on the project.

The project has been selected as a finalist for Higgins in the NZ Contractors Federation National Awards, with award winners to be announced in Rotorua on August 8.

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Port Marlborough’s Picton Marina Inner Basin redevelopment has won a supreme award. Photos supplied.


Branch manager Greg Stretch and Nicki Stretch.

Bruce and Hilary Youngman

Alice Pitt, 5, came from Picton with mum Nicola Beaman.

Russell O’Donnell and son Zane, 3 months.

Don Jamieson, Ian Conway and John Rainey.

Alec Christey and Megan Lowen with Luarna Christey, 7 months,

having a nap.

Emily Rutledge, 10, and Kat Rutledge at the Ibicci stall. Emily decorated some of the cookies for the event.

Bev Webb and Alison Fuller.

Collene Young, Ange Van Tuel, Greg Stretch, Julie Dash, Ally Hayes, Mariette de Ruiter and Ang Haymes.

Mike de Ruiter, Jackie Clarke (Snow Queen) and Mariette de Ruiter.

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As part of the Marlborough Museum’s winter series, John Neal gave a presentation on the use of radio in WWI and WWII on Sunday.

SBS employees and partners got all dressed up to attend the bank’s national ball in Invercargill on Saturday night. Photos supplied.

People of all ages went to St Mary’s Church Hall for the Marlborough Craft Collective Mid Winter Market on Saturday.

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Ph Margaret 021 0260 7468 or Cilla 570 5335.Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pmHospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006.Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451.PICTONDoctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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Funeral DirectorSTEVENSON, Reginald David (Steve): 05.03.1938 - 23.07.2014: Returned Serviceman, Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer R 51693. Peacefully at home, on July 23 2014. Aged 76 years. Loved husband of Ani Enoka Josephine (Jo), loved father and father-in-law of Moana, and Jolene (deceased); Linda, and Gary and Sharon, and loved grandfather of Tanerau, Ani-Kea and Reihana of Dubbo Australia, and his other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Mervin, Teddy, Patrica (Pat) (deceased), Kevin and Oliver (Olly), all of Australia. Loved son-in-law of Hamarama (Lamie) and Vera (both deceased), brother-in-law of Gloria and Terry, Albert and Sandy, Mihi (de-ceased), Jim and Lottie, Henry and J.J. (deceased), Lou and Lyell, Pam, Gloria and Stan, Rama and Jay, Helen and Andre (Henry, deceased). Loving uncle of all his nieces and nephews in New Zealand and Australia. In lieu of flowers, please give koha to the Child Cancer Foundation, c/- 26A Stephenson Street, Blenheim 7201. Messages may be sent to 130 Charles Street Blenheim 7201. A funeral service will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets Blenheim 2pm Thursday July 31, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

KERERU, Kawana (Hapi): 25.1.1935 - 24.7.2014, surrounded by his family. Beloved and adored life partner of Sissy Hapakuku, loved and respected stepfather, cherished pop to his mokos, and adored brother and uncle. Rest Easy. Messages may be sent to c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service has been held this day at the Wairau Pa.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

LONG, Donald Harris (Don): On Tuesday July 29 2014 passed away, peacefully, at Hospice Marlborough after a long illness. Aged 90 years. Formerly of Pinehaven and General Motors. Loving husband of the late Helen, much loved father to Joan and Paul, Lilian and Mike, Roland and the late Malawai, the late Wilmer and Ann, Ada and Ed, Ali and Bruce, Sarah and Steve, Maureen and Kevin, Oliver and Suzanne, Poto and Ken. Adored Grannydaddy to his 27 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Messages to the Long family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A family service for Don will be held at 76 Pinehaven Road, Upper Hutt at 6.30pm Fri-day August 1. A funeral service for Don will be held at St David’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Britannia Street, Petone at 10.30am Saturday August 2, followed by cremation.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

McKENZIE, June: On Wednesday July 23 2014, at home in Blenheim. Loved wife of Dougald, eldest daughter of the late Eddie and Edith Porter (deceased) (Maungakara-mea), and sister of Murray (deceased), Rex, Marjorie and Beverley. Messages to 25 Percy Street, Blenheim 7201. At June’s request, a private service has already been held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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The Marlborough Electric Power Trust is the sole shareholder of Marlborough Lines Limited on behalf of electricity consumers in the Marlborough region.

The Trust is currently seeking to appoint Directors to the Board of Marlborough Lines Limited. Marlborough Lines owns 3,300 km of network lines to over 24,500 connections in the region and currently employs 180 staff. It also has similar network investments in Otago, Nelson and Bay of Plenty regions and operates successful contracting businesses in Marlborough, Otago and Southland.

Candidates should bring to these roles a track record of previous governance experience, broad commercial and financial acumen and, ideally, some understanding of the electricity industry or regulated sectors. A degree in electrical engineering may be advantageous. The ability to move up to the Board Chairman’s role in a few years, would also be a desirable attribute.

It is not a pre-requisite that the appointees reside in the Marlborough region, but an affinity for and understanding of local issues is desirable and there is a preference for the Chair to reside locally.

While one of two existing Directors, retiring by rotation, may apply, the Trust will appoint the best qualified and experienced applicants.

Please apply to Paul Stannard at RAP Consulting, without delay. Enquiries to Paul Stannard on 022 3861 754 or [email protected]. All applications will be treated in confidence. Applications close 5pm Monday, 11 August 2014.

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public notice

Marlborough Lines Arborist Vegetation Coordinator Marlborough Lines Contracting is a progressive electrical contracting business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region. We are seeking applications from individuals with Arboricultural experience and good administration skills If you are a motivated individual looking for 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 [email protected] or download them from our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Completed applications and CV should be returned to:

General Manager – Contracting Marlborough Lines Ltd PO Box 144 Blenheim 7240

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Would you like to support a family organisation that empowers adults and children to work, play,

learn and grow together?If your answer is Yes!, then we may have a part

time position for you, working to support our Playcentres in the Marlborough Association area.

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situation vacant

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.Applicants must have the following:

• At least three years experience• Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time• Reliable and have a tidy work ethic• Preference will be given to an experienced Supervisor, but is not essential as full training will be given.• Be able to work long hours when required• Have excellent communication skills• A good understanding of RSE policy• Clean drivers license

In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz. co.nz

no later than no later than 8th August 2014 explaining previous work history and contact details.

Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

VINEYARD SUPERVISOR

Fleet Service Person RequiredTyreland Blenheim is the only top of the south owned and operated tyre retailer servicing both the retail and commercial sectors in Blenheim. During our 16 years in business we have grown from a staff of two to now employ 6 people and supply and service tyres on machinery all over Marlborough.We are looking for a new staff member to join our fleet service section and service our ever growing commercial customer base, experience is preferred but training will be given to the right applicant.You will need to be physically fit and hold a clean current full driver’s license, as the position involves driving customers and company vehicles. It is essential that you are able to work in well with our team.This position will be well suited to those who like hands on and a sense of achievement.Due to the flexible nature of the role, hours of work, wages/overtime will all be covered at the interview stage.

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inbriefPoliceLights outA vehicle in Dillons Point Road had its tail lights removed

and taken earlier this week.The vehicle had been parked in the driveway of

the property.

Wilful damageO v e r n i g h t o n

Saturday there were several i n s t a n ce s o f

wilful damage in the Dil lons Point Road and Elizabeth Street area.

Letterboxes, house windows and vehicle windows all damaged.There have been a spate of these attacks in the same area in recent weeks.

Friday fightAt 1.10pm on Friday, a 21-year-old woman was arrested in Goodman Street for assaulting another woman.She was given a pre-charge warning and released when she had calmed down. Drunken disorderlyAt 1am on Saturday, a 30-year-old vineyard worker was arrested for disorderly behaviour.

He remained in custody until he was sober and was then released with a pre-charge warning.

Mac attackAt 3am a 20-year-old forestry worker was arrested on Main Street for fighting.He was one of a large group that were fighting outside McDonald’s.The man received a pre-charge warning and was released when sober.

Drug utensilsAt 5.53pm on Sunday, a 26-year-old man was arrested at a Hutcheson Street property for being in possession of

cannabis utensils.He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on August 11. Wallet stolenOvernight on Saturday an insecure vehicle parked in South Street was entered and a wallet was taken.

Bad behaviourBlenheim police dealt with a number of disorderly incidents in Scott Street, Main Street and New Renwick Road on the weekend.They said all incidents were fuelled by alcohol.

Amber Neal, 7, left, and Nina Clark, 5, were two of the winners in the Blenheim Sun’s ABC’s of Animals colouring competition. Children were asked to colour in animals for each letter of the alphabet. Prizes included a bub-ble maker, six-in-one solar-powered kit set and vouchers.

Picton police are looking for the owner of this walking stick, which

was handed in to the police station two weeks ago. The stick is quite

distinctive, says watchhouse officer Mary Cooper, who

asked the owner to call in at the station or phone

03 520 3120. Photo supplied.

Sam Grono, 4, powers through during the third round of the Marlborough Fun Duathlon Series on Sunday. The event was held at the Wither Hills Farm Park. The next round is scheduled for the same venue on August 10. Photo supplied.

A Marlborough winery has been crowned the Most Socially and Environmentally Responsible Com-pany of the Year by an international business awards programme.

Yealands Family Wines picked up the gong in the Best in Biz Awards 2014 International.

American care products company Nu Skin was runner-up, with Por-tuguese energy sector outfit Redes Energéticas Nacionais third.

Founder Peter Yealands (pictured) said he was proud his company’s sustainability had been recognised on an international level.

“We continually strive to improve

our sustainable practices. “For us sustainability is about using

resources in a smarter way, which guarantees future supply and our profitability.

“We’re conscious that our com-mitment needs to be tangible. Being green is an integral part of who we are, and for us it is essential to producing world-class wines.”

The Best in Biz Awards were judged by 27 contributors from several business publications around the world.

About 200 companies from 30 countries entered the various cat-egories.

Yealands wins gold

Competition winners

By Adam PoulopoulosThe Marlborough Endurance

and Competitive Trail Riding club were the big winners at the recent national awards.

The team completed a clean sweep of the CTR horse-and-rider grades and were presented with the trophies in Palmerston North earlier this month.

Heidi Bulfin, Missy Green and Charlotte Wadsworth came away with victories in the open,

intermediate and junior horse-and-rider grades respectively, while Kym Gough claimed second in the intermediate section.

Green and Wadsworth’s horses, Xavier Cheerokee and Avaasha NZL, also won their individual horse categories, while fellow member Anna Hynes’s horse, Rutherglen Jack, won the open category.

Club member Bronwyn Wads-

worth said she was delighted with the results.

“I’m really proud of our mem-bers. They did really well.

“Marlborough generally do fairly well in CTR, but I don’t recall a clean sweep before.”

Secretary Heidi Bulfin said the club’s dedication to CTR was the secret of their success.

“We have real competition. We don’t just go out there for

a walk in the park.

“No one wants to have a bad score.”

She said the time spent look-ing after their horses was also a factor in their big season.

During the season each re-gional club runs their own rides, with the points the riders accrue placed into the national pool.

Each ride is scored by taking the horse’s heart rate as they cross the line and shortly after, and on a time faults basis.

19SunThe

CYCLING Olympic bronze medallist Simon van Velt-

hooven claimed silver in the one kilometre time trial at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow over the weekend.

However, he was unable to make the final of the keirin.

inbriefSport

RUGBY SEVENSFormer Waitohi and Tasman Makos rep-

resentative Bryce Heem has had to settle for silver at the Commonwealth Games.

The New Zealand rugby sevens team were beaten 17-12 by South Africa in the gold medal match.

Heem was sent off for two minutes during the game.

GYMNASTICS Marlborough gymnast Anna Tempero

recovered from her leg infection in time to compete at the Commonwealth Games.

Her artistic gymnastics team lay seventh overnight after four disciplines.

Mens’ representative Matthew Palmer was also in action. His team is also seventh after three disciplines.


Galloping to glory

Charlotte Wadsworth with Avaasha, Heidi Bulfin and Stonelea Sparkling Rose, Kym Gough and Zena Warrior and Missy Green on Xavier Cheerokee.

MARATHON Entr ies have opened for the 2014

Marlborough Marathon. The event, which has been rebranded the

‘Pak’n Save Sun Run’ will take place on Sun-day, November 22, beginning at Athletic Park.

For more information and to register visit www.eventplus.co.nz/register?eporg=MM14 or the Marlborough Marathon Facebook page.

SQUASH Marlborough's Megan Craig was beaten

in straight sets by world number one Nicol David in their round-of-16 match at the Com-monwealth Games.

Earlier, Craig had defeated Kenya's Safina Madhani 11-1, 11-2, 11-2.

Papua new Guinea's Dorothy Boyce was beaten by Sharon Chimfwembe on Zambia in the round-of-64, and then by Welshwoman Deon Saffery in the plate round-of-32.

Both women were due to start their doubles campaigns this morning, with Craig to play David again.

By Adam PoulopoulosMarlborough rowers Sophie MacKenzie

and Tom Murray are on cloud nine after winning gold at the World Rowing Under-23 Championships in Varese, Italy.

MacKenzie and teammate Zoe McBride won the lightweight double sculls final in just under seven minutes.

They beat the second-placed Romanian crew by over four seconds.

Murray’s men’s eight crew won their race in a time of 5 minutes and 29 seconds, about one and a half seconds ahead of second-placed Australia.

MacKenzie said the win was made even

more special by the fact she had won bronze twice before in the event.

“To finally reach the top and have one of my best races was really special.

“I find it hard to remember a race after it’s finished. You’re just so in-the-zone, and it becomes a blur.

“My main thought throughout the regatta was ‘this is your last shot at this. Third time, go smash it and don’t hold back.”

She said she was delighted to win gold in front of her parents, who had made the trip to watch.

MacKenzie now heads to Slovenia to train with new crewmate Julia Edward

in preparation for the Rowing World Championships in Amsterdam next month.

She said she was looking forward to rubbing shoulders with rowers like Mahe Drysdale.

She does not expect to return home until September.

A former Marlborough Boys’ College pupil, Murray returned to the champion-ships having won gold in the same race in Austria last year.

Favoured to win, they withstood a strong challenge from the American, then Australian crews in the final.

Marlborough rowers have golden touch

Tom Murray, far left, and the men’s eight. Inset: Sophie MacKenzie, left, and Zoe McBride celebrate their win.

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