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Wednesday June 19, 2013
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Rangitane Kaumatua Taane MacDonald acknowledges Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson.
Rangitane House officially opened By Kat Duggan Rangitane House was officially opened on Monday, a result of Rangitane’s signing of the Treaty of Waitangi 173 years earlier. About 100 people gathered for the official opening by Treaty Negotiations Minister, Christopher Finlayson. The building on Main Street was bought by the iwi with money presented by the crown as part of treaty settlements. Rangitane chairwoman, Judith MacDonald, said she was happy with renovations made to the building, which she said had
“bought the building into the new millennium”. “Today [Monday] is the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi here. It is our view that when our ancestors signed that, they did so so that we could contribute to the economy,” she said. The building is the first commercial development to come from settlements at the top of the South Island. Mr Finlayson said Rangitane had laid the foundations for a successful future. “You can look at it [treaty settlements] as
June in the Jewellery World Pearl Showcase
Opera at the Bay
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Impassioned acting and superb music was well appreciated by the 26 guests who attended the prestigious threeday opera lovers event at Bay of Many Coves last weekend. Opera at the Bay featured fine music from artists of international calibre, with three stars of the New Zealand Opera including baritone Robert Tucker, now of Blenheim,
Pearls are the LBD (little black dress) of the jewellery world. Still one of the most rare and exquisite jewels, genuine pearls are a sheer joy to hold, wear and own. Everyone, but everyone, can wear pearls and look good. The secret is in choosing the style and colour to suit you. Look in our window this week! Register now to meet our pearl supplier, valuer and expert at our up-coming in-store Pearl Seminar. Limited places. Our recent Precious Things VIP Event where clients were able to discuss ‘What to do with Unused Jewellery’ with our fulltime Goldsmith Michelle was a great success and lots of fun on Beth Bown accepting her lucky-draw prize - a stunning bottle of Cuvee Adele a wet Saturday afternoon. If you missed out you can still from No.1 Family Estate make an appointment to meet Michelle in our store in Market Street. One lucky customer received a stunning Swarovski encrusted bottle of the very special Cuvee Adele from No.1 Family Estate.
performing. Sopranos Emma Roxburgh and Morag McDowall also starred. The weekend’s performances were described as “mesmerising”. Those attending were also treated to the finest of foods and wines between their arrival on Friday evening and Sunday lunch time.
a very good form of regional development, but it’s much more than that. “It’s a chance for people to get some of their land back, to get the history put right and be put in a position where they too can contribute to a community as they deserve to contribute to it,” he said. Mrs MacDonald also revealed the name of the building, Rangitane House, in a pre-dawn ceremony on Monday morning, which was attended by about 50 people.
International opera star, baritone Robert Tucker, now of Blenheim, performed at Bay of Many Coves over the weekend.
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International Pearl Snippet
Warren Buffett, considered the most successful investor of the 20th century, isn’t the only one putting money into pearls! A three-row natural pearl necklace sold for $1.64 million at Christie’s London sale on June 5 while a diamond and natural pearl brooch fetched $663,829. There is great strength in the natural pearl market. Photo courtesy of Christie’s
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Police seek witnesses to late night assault Police are seeking information from the public in relation to an incident outside the Post Office on the corner of Scott and Main streets, Blenheim, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident happened about 1.40am when a 20-year-old male who had left Fairweathers Bar encountered three other males and a fight ensued between him and one of the group. The 20-year-old received a bite to the ear which required 17 stitches to re-attach. The main suspect is described as a male Caucasian of slim build, about 19 years old. He was wearing a dark
coloured cap and a brown jacket. Police would like to identify that person and his companions and anyone else who witnessed the incident. Detective Constable Lindsay Tilbury of Marlborough CIB said Police had spoken with one witness and were aware there were a number of other people in the area at the time. They are reviewing CCTV footage of the incident. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Blenheim Police, Ph 578 5279. Anonymous information can also be given by calling Crimestoppers, Ph 0800 555 111.