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PHOTO: Springlands School pupils Rebekah-May Saussey, Bella Lavery, Maiah Carroll, Chase Leach and Eli Miller.

These five Springlands School pupils are all smiles as they walk through McKendry Park on their way to school.

The McKendry Park trees are in full blossom, as are other areas in Blenheim, all providing a spectacular sight.

It is also the start of the pollen season.

It’s the news that those with allergies

have been dreading - the hay-fever season is due to start.

Birch trees, which trigger allergies in a quarter of sufferers, are already blossoming in some parts of Marlborough.

It is in the next few weeks that most people will begin to notice the higher pollen counts. Continued page 2.

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Blossom, pollen and festival Continued from page 1.

The plants most likely to cause hayfever symptoms are those that are wind pollinated.

These plants produce high numbers of light and buoyant pollen grains which are easily distributed through the air.

Pretty, brightly coloured flowering plants and trees are unlikely to cause symptoms of hayfever.

These plants attract bees and other insects to transfer their pollens from flower to flower, and produce far fewer pollen grains that don’t generally become airborne.

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This is fortunate for those gardeners who like flowering plants.

Honey could be the sweetest cure for hayfever.

As the pollen count rises try honey as a natural weapon against hayfever.

This weekends big attraction is the Blossom Festival in the South Island town of Alexandra.

The Blossom Festival is a wonderful event that started in 1957.

LEFT: Noddy was a popular float in last years Alexandra Blossom Festival.

Kiwis encouraged to vote and nominate their New Zealander of the Year With the election completed, Kiwibank is urging New Zealanders to also cast a vote for their fellow Kiwis in the 2015 New Zealander of the Year Awards.

Nominations for New Zealand’s most prestigious awards close on 30 September.

Now in its sixth year, the New Zealander of the Year Awards celebrate and honour achievement in six different categories, including the 2015 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. Nominations are open to all New Zealanders.

Kiwibank CEO, Paul Brock, said the Awards were the ultimate recognition a community can give its people.

“New Zealanders have a very fine tradition for helping other people. They’re Kiwis who dedicate their lives to making other Kiwis better off. They make our country a better place to live.

“The New Zealander of the Year Awards is the best opportunity for people to publicly honour these good deeds.

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recognise, encourage and reward New Zealand's most vital asset - its people. It is open to all New Zealanders and celebrates the contributions of New Zealanders from all walks of life.

The 2015 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year will be announced at the New Zealander of the Year Gala Awards in Auckland on 25 February.

Last year recipients of the Kiwibank Local Hero Awards for Marlborough were, Cheryl Thompson and Lyn Caughey, Clara Van Wel, Sharon Smith and Tony Cronin.

Nominations for the 2015 New Zealander of the Year Awards can be made until 30th September 2014 through completing the online nomination form or requesting an information brochure from the Awards Office.

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Contractors work at speed to finish roundabouts Marlborough Roads says contractors working on the Middle Renwick Road roundabouts have worked at top speed to get the work finished and minimise the disruption to drivers and to the neighbourhood.

The paving at the Boyce’s Road intersection was virtually completed over Tuesday night and the contractors, Fulton Hogan, were optimistic they could complete the Batty’s Road work within two nights to be completed today.

“We know it’s not ideal for people in the neighbourhood having heavy machinery working close by but we have really pulled out all the stops to get the job done fast to keep disturbance to a minimum.

“It’s been a very big job but everyone has

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Spring forward Daylight Saving will begin again on Sunday 28 September 2014 (when clocks go forward one hour).

Kite day at the vines Fulton Hogan contractors working throughout Tuesday night to complete the paving on the roundabout at the intersection of Boyce’s and Middle Renwick Roads. Photo provided.

been very patient,” said Marlborough Roads Highway Manager Frank Porter.

Signage and road painting including the marking for a cycle lane are due to begin soon.

The final stage of the work, an extra

lane turning left from Nelson Street into Boyce Street, will be completed when land currently occupied by a car yard becomes available next year.

The project has been done by the Council after requests from the community.

Flu bites later It may feel as though a significant number of your friends, family, or colleagues have been under the weather with the flu recently, something that is unusual for this time of year.

However, Redwoodtown Doctors practice nurse Julie Nelson says there has been a late occurrence of the flu.

“There are certainly plenty of cases, and it is also hay fever season.

We have people coming in for that,” Julie says.

Although she says it is too late now for the flu vaccine, the best way to stop the spread is to be isolated from the rest of the community.

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Chief medical advisor in primary care, Ros Gellatly, has also said that there are many places in New Zealand which are experiencing a later-than-usual surge in flu-like illnesses this year compared to previous years.

Ros says it is important to differentiate between respiratory tract viruses and influenza viruses.

“Influenza is a more severe illness with fever, feeling really unwell, headaches, and muscle aches. There may be some runny nose, cough, or diarrhoea in some cases.”

Marlborough isn’t the only region with a late influx of influenza cases - Nelson and Canterbury have also had their fair share.

Fly a kite up to the highest heights this Sunday at the Vines Village from 10am-4pm.

The Family Fun day out means families can bring their kites and their picnics, and relax to music provided by More FM. Competitions and prizes will keep the young ones entertained, if flying a kite doesn’t do so.

Chefs to compete The Silver Fern Farms Premier Selection Awards is entering its second year and offers New Zealand’s best chefs the opportunity to demonstrate their talent and expertise, producing the country’s most memorable red meat experiences with the finest Silver Fern Farms cuts.

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Business Business inbrief Date change The date for the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards and gala dinner has been put back.

The event will now take place on March 6, 2015, put back from November 21.

Made-to-Order, Ibicci, to relocate Kat Rutledge, owner of Made-to-Order Gift Baskets NZ and cookie company Ibicci NZ, is moving to Wellington, and taking her businesses with her.

She will likely relocate in December.

In the meantime, Kat is holding a clearance sale for her existing stock.

Business sold Red Takeaway Coffee, at 15 Maxwell Road, has been sold.

New Owner Melanie Jones’s first day is October 3.

PHO new premises The Primary Health Organisation (PHO) is the new tenant in the building on the corner of Queen St and Charles St. The site was previously occupied by The Number One Shoes Warehouse.

Building sold The commercial property and building on the corner of Lakings Rd and Boyce St has been sold.

Previously owned by an Invercargill investor, the property sold for nearly $800,000 to a local businessman. The building became vacant when Hire Quip merged with Hire Pool.

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By Adam Poulopoulos If you have an illness you can’t seem to shake, or a pain that just won’t go away, treating your feet may be a cure you haven’t thought of yet.

Local reflexologists Nicolette Fee and Kerry Ellis will be giving treatments at Cresswell’s Shoes to mark world reflexology week, which begins on Monday.

The treatments are being offered on Friday, September 26, from 10am-2pm, and Saturday, September 27, from 9am-1pm.

Reflexology involves adding pressure to specific points in the feet, with the aim of causing reductions in stress, pain and other maladies elsewhere in the body.

As a nurse, Nicolette has always had an interest in health and wellbeing, and she said she was hooked on reflexology as soon as she experienced it.

“I came across it randomly. Someone gave me a reflexology treatment and I Nicolette Fee gives Cresswell’s Shoes owner Keith Sandford a reflexology treatment. realised how soothing and relaxing it was. feet?” Nicolette said. your shoes off.”

Nicolette did a reflexology course and her “That was a real eye-opener.”

Nicolette and Kerry are both involved case study, a woman with shoulder pain, She said the treatment would appeal to with non-profit organisation Reflexology reported positive results during treatment. those as a less obtrusive treatment than New Zealand.

“How can you explain shoulder pain dis- massage.

This is the third year Cresswell’s has appearing through massaging someone’s “With reflexology you only have to take hosted the event.

Eat Thai up-and-running

By Adam Poulopoulos A North Island family has moved to Blenheim with the intention of running the town’s first restaurant serving solely Thai cuisine.

Chinatip Kakanat, husband Kritsanunun and son Pavaris have founded Eat Thai at 35 High Street, the site formerly occupied by Chi Chi restaurant.

Their first day of trading was Friday, September 19.

The family has moved from Gisborne, where Chinatip was working as a Thai chef and Kritsanunun as a foreman for Back: Kritsanunun and Pavaris Kakanat and front: Chinatip Kakanat and duty manager Chanadda Arnonthaweesin.

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Pavaris said the family had “We saw the opportunity and restaurant. saw there wasn’t a full Thai “Most of the restaurants here seen a gap in the market.

are Thai and Chinese, or Thai and Japanese.

“It seems a nice place to open up too – there are tourists here and the town centre looks really good.”

He said the family had been working toward opening up their own business for a while.

“Mum was in the kitchen part of the restaurant in Gisborne, and she had been thinking of opening her own one.

“We were looking for a place to open up and we found these premises.”

He said the menu had been changed, but the family was looking to get the business going before they made any more alterations.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim-based speech language therapist says the response to her new business she started seven months ago has been strong.

Sue Aitken started her business, Speech Matters Marlborough, in February.

Sue works with preschool and primary school-aged children who have communication delays, including delays in speech sounds, talking, difficulty in understanding language and stuttering.

Sue sees each student for half an hour each week for ten weeks at a location suitable for them, before discussing with parents whether more intervention is required.

She said parents play an active role in helping their children overcome

language barriers.

“It’s often about working with the child but also talking with the family about good ways to facilitate language and speech development.

“Communication is all day, every day…it happens all over the place.”

Sue began her own business looking for a new challenge, but has been a speech therapist for more than 20 years.

She said it was a rewarding line of work.

“It’s based around everyone’s right to communicate effectively, and it is a real buzz when kids get that ‘aha’ moment and their programme takes off, or you get a child nobody can understand and suddenly everyone can understand them.

“It means the child is less frustrated and the parents are happier too.”

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Get ready for Second-Hand Sunday

There was an amazing turnout for the inaugural BoardArt2014 art exhibition launch last Sunday, where over 300 of the community attended.

“The wealth of talent in the Top of the South is truly impressive”, said Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman.

The launch was followed by a skateboard demonstration featuring local Marlborough skateboard talent.

This free youth art exhibition is running until 19 October

Got goods to give away? This Sunday is Second-Hand Sunday – a recycling trial for Blenheim.

It’s a one-off opportunity for householders to place unwanted but still usable items at their gate so others may take them – at no cost.

Have a clear-out this Saturday and get your goods onto the pavement on Sunday morning.

Do remember that if you put out goods you are also responsible for removing anything left over after 1.00 pm on Sunday – otherwise you will be at risk of breaching the dumping bylaws.

Any leftovers can be taken to a second-hand/ charity shop or to the Re-Use Shop at the Resource Recovery Centre in Wither Road.

Second-Hand Sunday, 28 September, 10.00 am- 1.00 pm Re-use and recycle to cut down the waste that goes to Blenheim’s landfill No food or dangerous goods – chemicals, faulty electrical gear, firearms or rubbish

Blenheim Children’s Library

Schedule for October school holidays Stories and craft sessions listed below are open to all ages - no need to register: • Monday 29 September 10.30 am • Tuesday 30 September 10.30 am Grandparent Day • Thursday 2 October 10.30 am • Monday 6 October 10.30 am • Tuesday 7 October 10.30 am • Thursday 9 October 10.30 am The library will also be running the following age restricted sessions: • Tween stories and craft (ages 8 and upwards) Wednesday 1 October and Thursday 2 October 2.00 pm • Teen craft (ages 12 and upwards) Wednesday 8 October 2.00 pm • Kids e-Book training session Thursday 9 October 2.00 pm. Numbers limited – please register to attend!

Kath Bee at Blenheim and Picton Children’s Libraries

Friday 3 October Don’t miss children’s entertainer Kath Bee! Kath Bee has been entertaining kids for over 10 years with her catchy songs that speak to kids’ interests and concerns.

She will be visiting Blenheim Children’s library Friday 3 October 10.30am and then Picton Library at 2.00pm.

Wither Hills Farm Park

Aerial Spraying Programme 2014/15 The aerial spray programme for 2014/15 targeting woody weeds is to commence immediately.

Due to seasonal weed development the programme this year will be in two parts.

• From Dungeys catchment east to commence immediately, and • From Dungeys Catchment to the west will be sprayed around December. This will be advertised separately at that time.

Please note that as the eastern area of the Farm Park is not widely accessed/used by the public the area will not be signposted nor have access restricted.

Contact: Vern Harris Ph: 027 251 0097 or Council on Ph: 03 520 7400.

at the Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square.

“It’s a wonderful activity for the school holidays”, stated Katie Speakman, project coordinator at the Marlborough District Council.

Skateboarders from left to right hand side: Back row: Jermaine Auty, Radek Baran, Chris Watson, Tylre Auty, Jake Thompson and Liam Mackle Front row: Phil Murrin, Sonny Puru and Aaron Barrett

Time running out for bonfires Spring looks as if it might be a dry one – so if you have garden debris or other dry vegetation piled up ready for burning then you should think about doing it now.

The fire danger is expected to begin climbing all over the district from early October unless significant spring rain arrives.

Permits are required if you are in any

part of the region where a Restricted Fire Season is already in force.

Central Marlborough is still in Open Fire Season but remember that the responsibility for controlling a fire rests completely with the person lighting that fire.

Any burning must be done safely.

Before you put a match to a bonfire, check whether you need a permit

to burn: www.mkrfa.com/fire-permitintroduction Keep your bonfire small and add material as it burns – and never leave a fire unattended.

When you have finished, check that ashes are cold as piles of ash can remain hot for months, causing unexpected fires. Spread the pile out to allow cooling.

World Rivers Day - Sunday 28 September Healthy sustainable waterways The Council has responsibility for managing Marlborough’s freshwater resource and Council scientific staff check the water quality at 34 river sites across the region each month.

With the data that has been built up over the last five years, Council is able to report on trends in our freshwater quality and to pinpoint the river catchments where more research is needed to find ways to help improve water quality.

The next annual Water Quality Report

for Marlborough will be presented to the Council’s Environment Committee on 16 October.

There is no single solution to resolving water quality issues and the Council’s approach to the town’s Taylor River shows how answers can be sought by working together; the Taylor River Characterisation project is looking into the effect that land use is having on the river while a stormwater monitoring project is trying to establish the level of

contaminants that may be entering the river from the town’s stormwater network.

Latest data on the state and trend of the country’s rivers is available on the LAWA website, www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data water quality data from all over NZ including one dozen streams, creeks and rivers in Marlborough.

Property revaluations ready now The results of the three-yearly revaluation of all properties within the Marlborough District are now available.

The revaluation is conducted for the Council by independent valuation company Quotable Value Limited.

The new valuations are now in the post to property owners along with a Council information sheet.

Valuers from Quotable Value Limited will be available to answer questions at the Council offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim, on Monday 13 October between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm. No

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The District Valuation Rolls with the new values will be available for public inspection at the Council offices, in both Blenheim and Picton, from 25 September to 31 October.

Ratepayers may lodge an objection to the new valuations. Forms are available from the Council or from Quotable Value Limited. Objections must be made in writing or online at www.qv.co.nz before 5.00 pm on 31 October 2014.

The new valuations will help

– Take the bus into town

School holidays are coming up and that’s an opportunity to give little grandchildren a treat – take them into town on the orange bus!

Two-thirds of the passengers who use the bus are SuperGold card holders, who travel free, but children can use the bus too - at $1 each and no charge for pre-schoolers.

The bus route crosses Redwoodtown and Witherlea to the south and Springlands and Riversdale to the north as well as stopping outside all the main supermarkets and the

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determine rates for the 2015-16 rating year, beginning 1 July 2015, and the two years after that. But remember that your rates are made up of a combination of rates and charges and only a part of total rates are affected by changes in land or capital value. So rates levied on a uniform charge basis, like those for refuse and recycling charges for example, are not affected by the revaluation.

• More information at www.qv.co.nz “Understanding your Rating Value”.

• Or contact the Council, Ph: 03 520 7400.

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The orange bus transported more than 25,000 passengers in the 2013-14 year, up 5% on the year before. Council staff monitor patterns to assess whether any changes to the route are needed. Feedback is always welcome to david.craig@marlborough.govt.nz New bus shelters are on the drawing board too – in Springlands, at Countdown supermarket and in Coleman’s Road, and near the corner of Ida Street and Redwood Street.

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

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BEAST OF MARLBOROUGH Great to see justice still exists with the sentencing of Hayward last Friday. It’s his second time, u’d think he would have learnt his lesson the first time. Hope he serves the full 13years.

THOUGHTFUL PARKING To the workers and volunteers at presbyterian support you probably do a great job but to park on Muller Road when it is closed to public except residents only is a bit poor. Think of those poor Fulton Hogan workers having to work and drive big trucks around your cars, give them some respect and obey the law.

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ECHOES Why do parties when in opposition simply swap rhetoric? Same record-old tune-new singer. No changes.

Shame on a certain agent from Bayleys real estate. First driving into Muller Road when it is closed only open to the residents.

Then park on the side of the road where Fulton Hogan workers are trying to do there job the truck drivers and now having to back around your car. It doesn’t take much to park on Maxwell Road & walk.

BRING ON SUMMER Wow I am loving spring at the moment I love to see everything grow on trees and flowers blooming plus it looks like we are going to have warmer weather ahead of us. Summertime is just around the corner.

Time to put those long pants and jackets away and say hello to singlets shorts and jandals.

LETTERBOX LAZIENESS Would Postie delivering in Nikau Drive area please put mail in the letter boxes, not left hanging out. Mail ends up on road - or pinched! Have lost two bankcards that have been sent. Annoyed.

GOT YOUR DETAILS To the young woman driving a white mitzie, along Taylor pass Road, all over the road doing 40kms, talking on your bright yellow cell, its illegal, have your rego number, will call the police next time, you were dangerous!

Won two lines on this weeks lotto of both 3&4 numbers plus bonus. Lady at Picton supermarket told me it wasn’t a winner so I pointed out that I had checked them so please try again. A $90 win to me. How many people have been duped in the same manner by that I wonder?

KEEP GOING STRONG Good luck to Fairweathers, our favourite eating spot. Competitive pricing, well managed, good service. Hope they can dissuade the clientele from recently closed neighbours to move elsewhere.

All I was asking, is for pak’n save to check identification of the person redeeming the rubbish bag voucher, to ensure it matched the name on the voucher. As Countdown does. I agree problem has been caused by mail being stolen. But MDC have advised not posting out vouchers is not possible. A viable solution for renters would be for landlords to collect bags and pass on to tenants.

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How does the sun see you?

By Celeste Lodewyk Cancer Society Marlborough health promoter Teresa Goza hit the streets of Blenheim yesterday, spreading her SunSmart message in the lead up to summer.

She did this by showing four local teenagers a short film clip about skin cancer.

The clip showed a number of people’s faces normally as we would see them, and then in ultraviolet.

Each of the people, who appeared to have clear and beautiful skin, had considerable damage when viewed in UV.

“I wanted to hear the views of teenagers, what their thoughts were on this video clip.

“The scary thing is that New Zealand and Australia have the highest melanoma incidence rates in the world, so we are working hard to make people aware of the damage that ultraviolet radiation is being caused to their skin,” Teresa said.

Here is what each teenager had to say after watching the clip.

To view the ‘How the Sun Sees You’ clip for yourself visit http://youtube/o9BqrSAHbTc and share with your family and friends.

Abby Fowler (17)

Simon Milne (18)

Abby, “Wow, that was pretty eye-opening and shocking, and they were young people too.

“It’s certainly a message that sticks in your brain.

“I remember when I was younger getting some serious burns from being out in the sun less than an hour, I couldn’t touch my skin it was so red and sore.

“Now, because I have fair skin I take pretty good care of it.

My mum has always said no to using sunbeds so I fake it with spray tans.

Kelsey, “That clip is pretty scary to watch, I never expected to see that amount of damage on them.

“I always wear sunscreen, even if I’m not outside.

“If I do want a tan I use fake tan or tinted moisturisers like Sugar Baby Mousse.

“I will never tan another way, Kelsey Weaverespecially after seeing that.”

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Simon, “Yeah, it was pretty scary seeing what the sun does to skin and the damage that had been caused to their faces.

“It definitely makes me think more seriously about using sunscreen more regularly.

“My mum is pretty strict about using sunscreen after my granddad died from melanoma 10 years ago.”

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International recognition Marlborough Boy’s College Leo member, Logan Silcock was named ‘Leo of the Year’ by Lions Clubs International for the association’s 2013-2014 fiscal year.

Leo Logan was recently recognised for his accomplishments at a meeting of the Lions Club of Blenheim (sponsoring Club for MBC Leos).

Logan was presented with his International certificate and medallion by Lions Vice District Governor Malcolm Williams in presence of Club members, family members and Mayor, Alistair Sowman .

Since Leo Logan became a member in 2010 of the MBC Leo Club, he has worked on a variety of projects within the community and fund raising events.

Mr Williams says, ‘Leo Logan has

Carlos Goldsworthy (18)

Carlos, “It was really interesting to see the UV damage and the effect that sunscreen has on your skin.

“I have never had a bad burn, I will use sunscreen if I am in the sun all day.

“I am pretty lucky that I have a natural tan so I don’t need to do anything.

“I still remember all of the sunsmart messages learned from primary school, so I have always tried to be careful.”

demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, high ethical standards and personal integrity.

He has provided leadership in co-ordinating numerous projects which included fund raising to provide funds for John’s Kitchen, sizeable gifts to the Boys College for purchase of Library books and more recently funding to purchase shrubs for Blenheim’s Shep Reserve.

Logan is one of only 16 International Leo’s to receive this recognition outside of the USA. Leo’s is the Youth arm of Lions Clubs International and are located in 146 countries.

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5 MINUTES WITH: Sarah Hodgett Sarah Hodgett Photography

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My last meal on Earth would be...

A proper New York pizza with my husband in the park watching an old classic film on a projector in New York.

One of my best holidays was...

My honeymoon Washington, New York and Hawaii.

Photographers playground so many beautiful people and places to photograph.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Blue bloods, Hawaii 5-0 and Chicago.

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Who would you love to have a meal with?

My friends Emily Soto inter national fashion photographer, Penny Adams from p.s i love you, Style me Pretty, Vogue and my mum.

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

My memory box which has all my sentimental things in it.

Jon Bon Jovi

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

Dog food to feed my pack haha.

What’s next on your wish list?

The next thing for me is more fashion photography and possibly international work with industry idols and magazines.

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

I am a LFC fan and watch matches late at night on the net and wake my husband up with me shouting at the screen.

Prepare for fun and sun with this giveaway

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Ultra Fast Broadband is in your neighbourhood now

Celebrate the arrival of spring by winning one bottle of this bottle of Garnier Ambre Solaire self-tanning mousse.

To enter simply email celeste@blenheimsun. co.nz with your name, address and phone number and say why you want to win.

Entries close October 1.

Visit vodafone.co.nz/ultra-fast-fibre to see if it’s at your place

Police inbrief WARRANTS FOR THE ARREST

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Police had a number of warrants for the arrest of wanted man Shane DIBBEN, 24, and were seeking information from the public as to his whereabouts.

DIBBEN was arrested on the coast on Tuesday.

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A 21 year old male was arrested early in the afternoon in Kaikoura for wilful damage.

Appearing in court Thursday.

ARREST A 50 year old female was arrested for shoplifting on Wednesday afternoon.

YOUTHS A 14 year old and 17 year old female were arrested together for shoplifting on Wednesday night. The 14 year old will be referred to Youth Aid and the 17 will appear in court soon.

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rested for a historic shoplifting incident yesterday afternoon and will appear in court on 6th October.

A 29 year old female was arrested Thursday morning for a historic shoplifting incident.

She was released with a pre charge warning.

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New charity shop open

Above: Volunteers Chris Haymes, Gill Bryant, Marrilyn Colquhoun and Barbara Doherty in front of the clothes rack at the opening of St John’s new shop on Saturday.

Mayor Alistair Sowman opened the Boyce Street store Springlands opposite Springlands Tavern, which sells donated second-hand goods.

Opening hours for the shop are Monday-Friday, from 10am-4:30pm, and Saturday from 10am1pm.

Donations are always welcome.

For more information, please call 578 1754.

Friday September 26, 2014

The stage is set for fine art auction Planning and preparation for the 11th annual Fine Art Auction at Linkwater School on October 25 is well under way.

With around 50 contributing artists, the event is a great night out for art lovers.

The night will kick off with a preview of art at 5pm, with wine generously donated by Yealands Estate. Nibbles are provided by The Cranky Goat, a local cheese making business, as well as Fonterra and NZ King Salmon.

Marlborough Sound and Light Display will help transform the traditional country Linkwater Hall into a funky artsy venue for the evening, and there will be live entertainment. “ It is a unique event in many ways”, said Art Auction coordinator Lucy Maclean.

The auction itself starts at 7pm with auctioneer John Wedde.

Lucy said this year the auction had a local theme with around

Bidders at last year’s Fine Art Auction held by Linkwater School. Organisers are hoping for another successful crowd. Photo provided.

16 artists from the Marlborough Sounds, five from Picton, and others from Blenheim, Nelson and Wellington.

There is also a group of parents, grandparents and spouses of staff contributing to the mix.

Linkwater School children

are producing three combined art works to the theme of farming, under the expert guidance of Sue Hayde.

The event runs in conjunction with the Linkwater Funday which is on Sunday 26th October, a popular day out for

many locals with all the things you would expect at a country school fair.

Tickets for the Linkwater Fine Art Auction cost $20 each and are available from Linkwater School by phoning 574 2200, or door sales on the night.

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Blue September Breakfast TvA Chartered Accountants director Geoff van Asch and Fairweathers director Warren Croft painted their faces blue for the national campaign on prostate cancer.

The ‘Blue September Breakfast’ buffet at Fairweathers attracted 150 supporters from the Marlborough community, raising $1680 from ticket sales and donations.

Guest speaker Dr Ian Bryce, a GP at Scott Street Health, had a key message for everyone that we are responsible for our own health and recommends regular health checks for men between 50 and 75.

A prize for ‘best dressed’ went to members of the Safe Air team who turned up in a car entirely painted in Blue September livery, and to Dave Anderson for painting his goatee blue to mark Blue September.

Mr van Asch admits to having had a few health scares recently. With a young family he couldn’t imagine his two boys growing up without their dad.

“The inconvenience of a check-up is nothing compared with the suffering and possible loss of life.”

Mr Croft also advocates regular check ups, having lost his father and his only brother to prostate cancer.

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Serving the needs of older people

Wednesday, October 1 is International Day of Older Persons.

It marks a day to celebrate the value of older people and a chance to acknowledge their contributions to our communities says Age Concern New Zealand.

The theme of IDOP 2014 is “Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All”, a theme which encourages communities to include and value their older members.

Robyn Scott, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand says older people bring a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and experience to our communities, as well as a significant economic contribution,

AWARENESS WEEK Recipes for life

International Day of Older Persons 2014 ‘Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All’ with more than 21% of those over 65 still in the work force.

Alongside this economic contribution, more than 30% of over 65s are volunteers and many more are the primary caregivers for grand-

children and other dependents.

International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity not only to celebrate the value of older people but also to promote dignity and respect for all people.

Want to stay in your own home?

Anticipate your changing needs and plan for your future Most older people choose to stay in their own homes.

Here are strategies you can put in place now to help make this happen.

Thinking ahead and preparing for older age is part of ‘positive ageing’.

It helps you to anticipate and meet changing needs in a planned way, and keeps you in control of decisions that affect you.

Communicating your plans to loved ones is also important.

Many older people prefer to stay put in a neighbourhood they have lived in for many years.

Over time they may have established social networks, learned to trust their neighbors and generally feel safe in their familiar surroundings.

The only issue with this is if health needs change, the house may no longer be suitable or safe for them to live in.

There may be maintenance worries, or you may be

far from family but need more support.

Adapting your home for future needs If you are planning renovations to your home, incorporate ‘universal design’ features such as a wet area shower, raised sockets, and cupboards at practical heights.

If you have a disability now, funding for housing modifications may be available through the Ministry of Health. Look for ‘disability funded services’ on the Ministry of Health websitewww.moh.govt.nz .

If a disability is the result of an accident-related injury, talk to the Accident Compensation Corporation or see www.acc.govt.nz House and garden maintenance Maintenance can become a problem if you become less able to DIY, live alone or have financial pressures. It pays to explore all the options and anticipate what may need doing on your home in the future.

No matter what “age or stage” you’re at, if you’ve ever stopped and thought about how to live well, and how to age well, the following ‘recipes for life’ could be just the thing.

Role models works we are part of help bring out Positive role models and mentors, the best in us. They also help us get the people we admire and strive to through tough times. emulate, could be thought of as the Family protein component of our recipe Like yeast in a bread mix, famfor life. ily helps us rise above They are a source of strength, ourselves. It enfolds inspiration and wisdom that can us in a whole help make our own reserves and that is bigger resources go that much further. than the Curiosity su m of Curiosity adds fire and spice to life. its parts, an organism that has a life Like a good curry, it really gets the of its own. digestive juices flowing.

Most people will say that the reA good helping of curiosity keeps ally important people in their lives our brain cells ticking over and helps are those they think of as family. make life stimulating and meaning- A family shares joy and pain and ful. It also has the effect of making knows that we are stronger when we us more interesting to other people. depend on one another.

Generosity Love Life without generosity and reciLove can be as sweet as honey procity is like pavlova without eggs! and as bitter as black coffee.

Acts of giving and receiving bind us Either way, it’s a powerto others. They add body, substance ful and energizing and strength to the communities we force that we belong to. can’t live Dignity without.

A sense of dignity, self-worth or Allowing ourselves to give and self-respect should be one of the receive love and affection can be staple ingredients in every recipe the most rewarding thing we do in for life. life - and we can do it in so many Like rice, taro, kumara or potato it's different ways. a solid foundation to which we can People, pets, places, books, ideas, add all sorts of flavours. gardens, houses… all of these can Having a sense of your own worth be the object of our love, and make means valuing your life experience, us feel loved in return. recognising your attributes and Optimism being aware of what you have to Once you add optimism offer others. to your recipe for life Enjoyment it flavours eveIt’s no wonder people say “laughter rything you is the best medicine”. Fun, laughter do. It’s a and a sense of enjoyment are guar- bit like anteed to add a health-giving zest garlic - eat enough of it, and it’ll to your life. come out your pores!

Get into the habit of adding a big Being optimistic means having daily dose to your diet. a hopeful and a positive outlook, Friendship especially in the face of setbacks Friendship is like cream. It adds and obstacles. richness to life and takes out the Fortunately we don’t have to be sting when things get too piquant born this way - optimism is someOur friends and the net thing we can learn.

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The active organisation protecting the welfare and rights of senior citizens and others over 50 years 25 Alfred Street, Blenheim Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm Phone 578 4950

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Age Concern

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A comfortable home for Age Concern Marlborough services later life It’s a good idea to think about the things your home may need for you to be independent and comfortable in later life, so you can continue to live there as you grow older and/or your mobility becomes impaired.

It’s sensible to make those changes as you renovate or build now, rather than having to make them later.

Lifetime (or Universal) design is about making homes that people can live in and enjoy regardless of their age, mobility or stage of life.

It means having a home that is adaptable if needs change due to having children and the different stages they go through, children leaving home, mobility and health changes, needing to simplify housekeeping and staying in your home as you age.

Some basic principles of universal design include: • Having flat access to the main entrance • Having the main floor at entry level

Start thinking now about making your home comfortable for later life.

• Having the kitchen, bathroom and at least one sleeping area at entry level (note: the sleeping area could also be used as a study or living area) • Ensuring all walkways and doorways are wide enough for strollers, wheelchairs or mobility scooters to easily pass through (an 800mm-wide doorway will allow minimum clearance for wheelchairs of 760mm width) • Ensuring all rooms are large enough for residents to easily move around in • Doors opening outwards in small bathroom areas • Providing grab bars beside toilets • Providing a wet area or ‘European’ shower (i.e. a shower that drains directly through the floor with no door or ‘lip’ that has to be stepped over) • Ensuring door handles are lever-style (which are easier to grip and open than door knobs) • Providing kitchen benches and other work/storage spaces at the appropriate height • Planning appliance heights to reduce bending or kneeling • Installing light switches by beds and a telephone outlet by the main bed • Ensuring garages and carports are large enough for wheelchair access • Having light switches, socket outlets and door handles at easily reached heights.

Many of the features of universal design can be built into any new home or renovation, saving costly alterations further down the track.

If alterations are required as needs and lifestyles change, they’ll be more cost-effective if they have been considered as part of the initial design.

• Advice and Personal Advocacy: Responding in person/phone to a range of queries from older people and their carers eg. Advising where to obtain a service, what is available. Providing confidential support and empowerment to older people.

• Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources eg. videos and books.

• Visiting Services: Providing visitors who make regular visits to socially isolated older people in their homes via Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service and non-accredited programmes.

• Education: Holding education seminars for the public eg. positive ageing, Enduring Power of Attorney, Safe With Age Driving Course etc.

• Social Activities: Holding events that provide social connection between older people eg. drop in centres • Total Mobility Scheme: Providing assessment and provision of Total Mobility taxi vouchers.

• In-home Support: Referring on to recommended services (eg.

trade services) that can provide for the necessary maintenance work to be done in client's homes.

Referring on volunteer workers to undertake small jobs for older people eg. gardening • Representation: Providing representation and advice on older peoples' issues to local influential groups eg. District Councils.

• • For more information about Age Concern Marlborough and how they can assist you, contact them on 03 579 3457.

• Age Concern is a charitable organisation dedicated solely to older New Zealanders. Age Concern promotes dignity and respect for all older people as well as providing expert information and support services in response to older people’s needs.

SuperGold cardholders TRAVEL FREE on MDC/Mega Mitre 10 Bus Marlborough District Council, with sponsorship from Mega Mitre 10, operates a subsidised Bus Service in Blenheim.

Fares are: Adults $2.00, School children $1.00 SuperGold Cardholders and children under 5 travel free.

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Dance brings crowd

By Emily Elliott Witherlea School students had a jive of a time on Wednesday night, when just under 800 people packed out Stadium 2000 to watch their dance extravaganza.

Having been in the pipeline since teachers started brainstorming at the beginning of the year, students have been practicing and preparing for the dance festival all term.

Witherlea School principal Murray Hewson was thrilled at the turnout of the event, and says the evening was nothing short of outstanding.

The night opened with the school’s own Kapa Haka group, followed by the Year 3 classes who told the story of children

around the world who came to New Zealand through a flag dance.

The Year 2’s ‘Bee Rap’ reflected what they had learned that term, while the seniors performed a compilation of modern hits, from Michael Jackson through to the lastest boy bands.

Other dances included an Indian number, a Japanese dance, and performances orginating from Spain, Ireland, and Africa.

“There was a real spread of cultural diverstiy,” comments Murray.

A gold coin was all that was needed to enjoy the diverse festival, as well as see teachers, parents, and students dancing to Greased Lightning to close the evening.

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Karen Vis (Asthma Marlborough) and Cynthia deJoux (Marlborough Smokefree Coalition) are encouraging Marlbarians to stop smoking for 31 days.

Challenge for smokers Get ready for a good challenge next month as Stoptober launches around Marlborough and the rest of the country.

The 31-day quit smoking challenge will be running throughout October, as a way to help thousands of Kiwis flick their smoking habit to the curb once and for all.

Coordinator for the Marlborough Smokefree Coali-

tion, Amaroa Katu, says smokers can sign up to Stoptober to receive emails and texts that encourage them to continue saying no to the cigarette.

“The aim is to get 10 percent of the 458,000 people who need to quit to do so.”

This means seeing 45,000 people in New Zealand quit over the month of October. Out of those, 3558 reside in Marlborough.

“We see effects on the family.

The cost of cigarettes goes up every six months, and it’s a burden on the health of families as a whole,” Amaroa says.

The big red Stoptober ball was in 13 places around Blenheim on Thursday, including the Wither Hills rotary lookout, the forum, the amphitheatre, Pollard Park, and Makana Chocolate Factory.

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An exciting Asian flavour adventure Crispy softshell crab served with Somtum

Appetiser: Meang Kum, Wrap your own spinach cone

Dessert: Mango and sticky rice with coconut cream and caramel topping

Appetiser: Crunchy softshell crab with Somtum Crunchy chicken with creamy green curry sauce

Vegetarian option: Szechuan style eggplant with garlic, chilli and soy sauce served in clay pot

Bamboo Garden Restaurant is proud to present its brand new ‘Chef’s Special’ menu This is an exciting new addition to the restaurant’s existing menu that is available for lunch, dinner and takeaway.

This menu has been designed to take the diner on a journey through Asia, exploring the traditional flavours and style of cooking.

One dish that restaurant owners Bu-nga and Nuttavut are particularly proud of is the ‘Wrap your own Spanish cone’.

It consists of a selection of raw ingredients such as chopped ginger, lemon, nuts, toasted coconut, lemongrass, chilli and red onion.

You simply select a fresh herb leaf, wrap into a cone shape, add an amount of each ingredient and top with a sticky sweet sauce.

In one bite you are hit with a melody of flavours that not only excite the palate, but are very healthy for you too, says Bu-nga.

Also on the Chef’s Special menu is a range of appetizers, mains and a dessert.

Begin your evening sampling the crunchy soft shell crab served with Somtum, a Thai salad.

Then go on to try the crunchy chicken with creamy coconut curry sauce served on a bed of egg noodles, a dish created specially by Bamboo Garden chefs.

If you fancy something a little unique, try the sizzling duck with ginger and chilli, before finishing the meal off with a mango and coconut cream dessert with car-

amel topping.

This menu represents Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisines and will be available for three months.

Bamboo Garden Restaurant Lunch: Tues - Sat, 11am-2pm • Dinner: Everyday, 4.30pm onwards

Ph: (03) 579 1118 • 31 Maxwell Road, Blenheim www.Bamboogarden.co.nz

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 26 September 2014 ‘The Project’ U18’s Dance & DJ Event 7pm - 11pm, MBC Hall $20, 0800 224 224.

Library Book Sale 33 Arthur St, 10am-3pm.

Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry Sit and Be Fit with Sue Exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday Afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Ph Sue 578 0469.

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street, 10am Ph 578 5395.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild 1st Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St, Ph Roz 578 2471.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am - 12pm Saturday.

Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am - 10.15am, For information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107.

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

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm - 5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

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

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am - 3pm, Ph Prue 578 8888.

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

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Ph Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

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

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am - 1pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Plants and Garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am - 1pm.

Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm, All welcome.

Sunday 28 September 2014

(Daylight Savings, clock’s forward 1 hour)

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety. com.

Soul Food Cafe @ St Ninians Church Hall 1 Riley Cres, Redwoodtown 3pm-4.30pm.

28th Sept. All ages welcome! Programmes provided for pre- schoolers, children and youth. No charge! A place to chew over the important things in life! This month’s theme: ‘Don’t worry be happy’ - yeah right? Phone Brendan 578 5567.

Saturday 27 September 2014

More FM Kite Day 10am - 4pm, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Kids Go Free at EcoWorld Picton Aquarium for the School Holidays For each paying adult up to two children (aged 3 – 14 years) will receive FREE admission. 2pm.

Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

KCC; Join us for a morning of trapping, trees & bats at Pelorus We’ll also take part in the Great Kereru Count.

Meet at 10am behind the café in the campground next to the kitchen facilities. Bring lunch, bug spray and good walking shoes.

Suitable for all ages. We will be finished by 1pm. Email marlborough@kcc.org.nz.

Youth Skateboard Art Exhibition Millennium Art Gallery, Free entry.

Mikeys Bar Picton Are holding another Flea Market in support of Picton Emergency Centre Trust, 9am - 12pm.

Ph 573 5164.

Ulysses Ride Round the block ride to Richmond for lunch.

Meet at Railway Station at 10.15am departs at 10.30am.

Marlborough Kennel Assn Ribbon Parade Clubgrounds Omaka, Entries 10.15 judging 11am. Ph Sharon 578 5311.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market 9.00am - 12pm, A&P Showgrounds, Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek, Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek Ph 578 5050.

MPACS GALA PERFORMANCE Friday 3rd October @ 7.00pm Adult $22.00 Child (u18) $17.00 Family (2a, up to 4c) $62.00

CHESS THE MUSICAL

nd Amazing shows all year rou

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply

Thur 16th Oct – Sat 19th Oct @ 7.30pm Sunday 19th Oct @ 2.00pm Tues 21st Oct – Sat 25th Oct @ 7.30pm Adult $51.90 Conc (65+) $46.00 Students (15-18yrs) $44.00 Child (up to year 14) $30.00 Group (6+) $46.90 SPECIAL 15% off - Thur 16th & Fri 17th Oct (first 200 tickets only)

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

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

Up and Coming Events Picton Toy Library Annual Spring Market Saturday 4th Oct, 10am - 2.30pm at the Picton Toy Library.

Marlborough Branch Model Expo Sat 4th October 10am - 3pm, Redwoodtown Community Hall, Gold coin entry.

Tanoshii School Holiday Workshops Origami, sushi-making...Arts, crafts and food from around the world. Plus: drawing, crazy cupcakes, clay creations and stop motion animation. See www.tanoshiiworkshops. blogspot.co.nz. Email kylieanneanderson@ gmail.com.

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

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

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

Tramping Club Mary Ph 572 8762.

More FM Kite Day Vines Village, Sunday 10am - 4pm, The ad.

Rapaura Ro

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, Ph 573 5379.

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

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm Ph 578 8809.

KCC; Join us for a morning of trapping, trees & bats at Pelorus We’ll also take part in the Great Kereru Count. Meet at 10am behind the café in the campground next to the kitchen facilities. Bring lunch, bug spray and good walking shoes. Suitable for all ages. We will be finished by 1pm. Email marlborough@kcc. org.nz.

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz FLOORPRIDE CIVIC THEATRE

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

HEATH FRANKLIN’S CHOPPER

THE GREAT GATSBY CHRISTMAS REVUE

MARLBOROUGH BOYS’ COLLEGE

Friday 14th November @ 7.30pm Adult $42.90 Conc (65+) $38.90 Group (8+) $36.90 Student (with ID) $38.90

Friday 28th November @ 8.00pm Adult $65.00 Group (6+) $59.90pp

THE IRISH ROVERS – FAREWELL TO ROVIN’ TOUR

THE BOATHOUSE THEATRE

Friday 10th October 2014 @ 7.30pm Admit One: 77.00

THE MOTOR CAMP

STADIUM 2000

NZSO - IN THE HALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pm Adult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00 Child (U19) $17.00 Pre Show talk 6.45pm

RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE SHOW – KOSTROMA Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pm Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00 Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00

Wed 17 September – Sat 27 September @ 7.30pm Sun 21 September @ 4.00pm NO show Mon 22 September Adult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50 Student (u19) $22.50 Group (10+) $26.50pp

Friday 31st October 2014 @ 7.30pm A Reserve $91.90 B Reserve $81.90

BUGSY MALONE

VARIOUS VENUES

Wed 15th – Sat 18th October 2014 @ 7.30pm Sat 18th October 2014 @ 2.00pm Adult $25.00 Students (up to year 13 still at school) $17.00

THE ORIGINAL ELVIS TCB BAND IN CONCERT WITH JOHN ROWLES

PRE CHRISTMAS PEEK Sunday 7th December from 10am Admit One $55.00

www.mctt.co.nz • book@mctt.co.nz • (03) 520 8560

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Shanghai to London Rally

These very kind locals saved the day

The ‘Pug’ has engine trouble.

More beautiful Russian architecture.

Noeline’s blog Leaving Novgorod 11th June 2014 Yesterday when we arrived at the hotel we did the usual parking and sorting the rooms.

There was no underground parking, just an outside car park with security. The rooms were small and very dated, much like the good old kiwi baches with their candles wick bed spreads. At least we had our own bathroom.

We met in the lobby, then we were all off down the road. The town was closed as it was after 5 and it looked cold and dreary, but as we walked along the beautiful Volkhov river and over the bridge it seem to improve through the beautiful park and into a bigger part of the town. It was immediately obvious we were staying in a more ‘traditional’ part of town, and as usual Greg knew of a restaurant.

Once again, it didn’t look much from the outside but it was beautiful inside and the food was to die for. After dinner we had a long walk home.

Up early and down for breakfast by 7am. We thought we would have missed the crowds, but no. They were all waiting, then the doors open and people just flew in grabbing tables, chairs, food, etc. I could not believe it – so we just had coffee (with sugar to kill the taste) and our good old ginger nuts biscuits once we were on the road.

Yesterday was a 600km drive - a big day.

Today, not so bad - just 200km - and 14

degrees.

Each time we stopped for the lights the car cut out and the temperature gage was climbing up into the red. So we are just taking it slow today.

We ended up at this run down petrol station - we were not sure where the next one would be - a bad choice as the petrol had water in it and it was a lower octane fuel than on the pump.

We arrived into St Petersburg’s with traffic everywhere. Radio telephones at the ready to relay message back to the last cars. We came across this traffic jam at the lights only to find out that right in the middle of the lights on the corner it was a drop off point to go to the railway station. People just stopped and got out, got their bags without a care in the world and strolled off to the station. Got through that, but not sure how we didn’t hit anyone!

Down the road to the hotel only to find there were no car parks, so we just parked on the foot path like the locals. The rooms weren’t ready so we took off to lunch up the road to check out the town. We were told to look out for pick-pockets.

The following day we were off to the fabulous Hermitage Museum with our guide, Inna, and later to the ballet to see Swan Lake.

There were many grand buildings - we will have to go back and spend more time there for sure! St Petersburg is the home of the famous Faberge Eggs. We missed that because it was closed on that day!!!! St Petersburg again like many places in Russia is simply fabulous.

Leaving St Petersburg for Tallinn 13th Friday June 2014 It’s a cool morning, but we’re up ready to leave at 6am. It took 15 minutes to walk from our room to the car! The hotel was huge!

We stopped for petrol, etc at the border and spent the rest of the rubels.

The border crossing was a challenge. We had to line up in groups of 3 and slowly move through into the customs area to be searched by dogs and officers. They gave us a stamp on the ‘import papers’ which we had to carry all the time in Russia. Then we moved into the emigration area where we came to a complete stop. The system did not recognise the cars as they were too ‘old’! Technically, they did not exist! They decided it was all too hard and gathered us all up and let the lot through.

We left Russia. This is an amazing country and should be explored further beyond the major cities. A very big and pleasant surprise.

About 50kms on the other side of the border our car decided to stop. We had been nursing it for some 2000kms through Russia but once it was out of Russia it decided it’d had enough. A few of the guys had a look, cleaned a number of things, and off we went.

Not far down the road the Peugeot decided that after 12,000kms it’d had enough and was not going anywhere. So we got towed into Tallinn, some 60km along busy motorways in

the rain. We made it without further incident and arrived at the quaint hotel in the very old original walled part of the city - this was amazing - like going back in time again as we had on so many parts of the journey. It still never ceases to amaze us that while Europe was getting on with ‘civilised life’, New Zealand was basically a Jurassic Park.

The streets in Tallinn’s old town were narrow and cobbled, the buildings centuries old, and the ‘town square’ fabulous. The hotel was in keeping with the style and came with all the usual ‘upstairs/downstairs’, no lift, no air conditioning, creaking floors, etc that make them so special. The car needed a valve replacement and there was something seriously wrong with the cooling system.

This proved too difficult, despite the very generous assistance from locals who were nothing short of amazing (there is an Audi Q9 sporting a Black NZ Fern flag on the rear window now) and it was decided to take the ‘Pug’ to Helsinki and ship it home. A sad day for the ‘Pug’.

So we swapped the ‘Pug’ for a 2014 Skoda Octavia. Thanks so much to Avis Rentals for organising this as without their help (each region in Europe has their own ‘area’) we would have been unable to use the car through to the finish and the UK. But we can absolutely say without doubt that in the last 47 years (the Pug was a 1967 model), there have been massive improvements in vehicle technology - massive and oh so easy to drive….……………

Models and Kitsets Hundreds to choose from!

from $5 to $500 RENWICK

www.basisnz.co.nz

For all dyokuirtset modelnaeneds

31 High St • Renwick • Phone 572 8880 • Open 6 Days • sales@basisnz.co.nz

Omaka Classic Cars

Showcasing the best of the ‘50’s, ‘60’s, ‘70’s and ‘80’s Over 50 cars on display at any one time, from a collection of 120 plus motorbikes and other memorabilia.

Open daily from 10am – 4pm. $10 entry, kids go free!*

Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Phone 577 9419. (*up to two kids free (under 13) with every paying adult)

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situation vacant

RELIEF DELIVERERS

Vintage 2015

We are now taking names for relief paper runs for the next school holidays in Blenheim and Renwick.

Please phone 577 7868

LAB TECHNICIANS The positions will involve conducting routine analysis on juice and wine samples and data entry.

A tertiary qualification in science or winemaking discipline would be desirable and industry experience is preferred.

SENIOR CELLAR HANDS/ CELLAR HANDS Previous winery experience and industry qualification would be an advantage but there will be full in-house training for successful applicants without experience.

Practical ability, good communication skills and a sense of humour are the "must have" requirements.

FORKLIFT DRIVERS Must have previous Forklift experience, with a Current OSH license, ‘F’ endorsement and experience driving heavy machinery would be an advantage, Applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours. They will also need to demonstrate reliability and a positive work ethic and attitude, must be able to follow directions and have excellent communication skills.

Vintage meals will be provided to take the hassle out of daily life during vintage. During the peak of the harvest, team members will work 12 hour shifts over a six to seven day week.

Applicants need to be eligible to work in NZ. To apply visit: www.lionco.com/people/search-apply/ Alternatively please send applications stating which position you are applying for to: Wither Hills, 211 New Renwick Road, RD2, Blenheim, 7272 Work will commence mid March 2015 to the end of April/May

wanted

public notice

BOAT STORAGE enclosed or covered, secure, min dims L10m x W3m x H3.5. Prefer Blenheim or Picton. 021 0257 9454.

work wanted EXPERIENCED machine operator wanting work, Mon - Fri small family block preferd, Renwick Area Ph David 027 215 1582.

Are you self-motivated, fun, and practical with a "can do attitude"?

Are you looking to join a passionate award winning Marlborough winemaking team for Vintage 2015? We are looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team for Vintage 2015.

ASSISTANT WINEMAKERS/ SHIFT SUPERVISORS Must be able to lead and participate in all aspects of the daily operations in the winery. You will ensure all wines are within specification at all times and that instructions from the Winemaker are implemented in a timely manner. To be considered for these roles you will have: Highly evolved wine technical knowledge Extensive knowledge and experience in wineries, overseas will be highly regarded Shift supervision and management experience is essential Relevant Tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded Demonstration of excellent planning and organisation skills

The Sun

Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868

VINEYARD SUPERVISOR 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.

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 10th October 2014 explaining previous work history and contact details.

lawnmowing

For quality section care, general section tidy ups and shrub trimming.

17 years experience.

Pensioner discounts.

For a free quote call Ross or Janet on 03 570 5557 or 021 252 6981

lifestyle lawns

Celtic Cricket Club Day Saturday 27 September Blenheim Indoor Centre Batty’s Road 10.30am-12noon Old & New Club Members invited to come and register for the new season

WRITING A BOOK? We print and publish.

Talk to us... it’s free and there is no obligation.

We’re friendly, local and experienced!

Ph 579 4709

John & Maree Penney

info@prismaprint.co.nz

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work wanted

WORK WANTED Painter & Decorator John Mills Ph 021-469-873

public notice

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

situation vacant

CELLAR DOOR HOST In a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production.

Publications Clerk

Join an integrated and modern defence organisation with vital civilian roles

Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”. The Yealands Wine Group has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 80 countries.

As a result of increasing visitor numbers we are looking to recruit a cellar door host for our international award winning cellar door in Seddon.

The role will include welcoming customers and hosting wine tastings, sales, restocking shelves and stocktaking, leadings sustainable winery tours for small and large groups and assisting with functions.

The ideal applicant would have experience in hospitality or tourism, exceptional people skills and a passion for wine and sustainability as well as a good level of fitness.

A bar managers certificate would be an advantage, however all necessary training will be offered to the right person.

Hours will include some weekends and part days as required (approximately 2 – 3 days per week over summer).

Applications including a cover letter and curriculum vitae should be emailed to our cellar door manager, Jen Beullens at jen.beullens@yealands.co.nz.

By 5pm Wednesday 10th October 2014.

Experienced Cleaner Required – Casual We require a reliable casual staff member to assist us with evening and morning cleaning at various locations throughout Blenheim.

Window Cleaners – Full-Time We have both permanent and temporary vacancies available.

No experience necessary as full training given.

Both positions require applicants to have a mature attitude, be well presented and able to work un-supervised.

Previous applicants need not apply If you would like to join a vibrant, hardworking and professional team call Christian or Linda on 572 8897

The Operational Support Wing in Woodbourne is looking for a Publications Clerk to assist in the maintenance and distribution of technical publications on a fixed term basis until 01 May 2015. Based in the Technical Publications Unit, you will be primarily responsible for assisting with the day-to-day running of the Technical Library and the receipt and processing of Royal New Zealand Air Force technical publications.

To be successful you will preferably have knowledge of amendment procedures within a library environment and an ability to operate general office equipment.

Your flair for detail and methodical work habit will be highly valued. As will your exceptional customer service skills and your ability to work as part of a team. If this sounds like you, then don’t hesitate, apply now.

Please quote NZDF-1409017 in all correspondence.

To view the Position Description and to ‘Apply Online’, please visit the NZDF website, www.defencecareers.mil.nz. For further information, contact Erin Giles on (03) 577 1711, quoting NZDF-1409017.

Applications close at 4:30pm on Monday 06 October 2014.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Low level Security Clearance • most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR • is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.

The Sun

Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868

Friday September 26, 2014

public notice

public notice

blenheim indoor sports

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre

9am til 12pm $10 per child per session Drink bottle and soft shoes required Book online or phone 578 4851 www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz Simcox Stadium 50 Battys Rd Email: blenheimindoor@xtra.co.nz

wanted to buy CYCLE Gents wanted, Large Frame for restoring or similar. Ph 577 9505.

Wairau Valley Anglican Parish

COUNTRY GARDENS 18th and 19th October

$20 Programmes $20 On sale soon from Islington Gardens, Renwick Dairy, Roselands Pets and Plants, Devon Nursery, Selmes Garden Trust Nursery, Springlands Garden Centre & Cafe.

Close to town around Fairhall, Omaka, Hawkesbury areas.

Sponsors: The Renwick Dairy Basis

Casino & Mystery Auction Fundraiser

BOYS C O UTS and girlguide memorabilia wanted, badges, blankets and uniform, all items considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

CAMERAS wanted, film type, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

COINS wanted, pennies, threepences and sovereigns, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

On sale soon!

Saturday 11th October 14

is the Enduro on Saturday 4th October at Cresswell Electrical Raceway.

M E D A L S wa n te d , sporting, military and fire brigade. Modern and Old, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

SALE SALE SALE Huge spring cleanout

MILITARY items wanted, badges, buttons, uniforms and memorabilia, any considered.

Ph 0800 55 9922.

Sale on now at the

NZR, New Zealand Railway items wanted, badges signs, uniform and china, all items, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

Massive reductions on the prices of whiteware, loungesuites and table and chairs

TRADING POST

OMEGA watches wanted, Seamaster, Cosmic and Geneve, going or not, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

42 Arthur Street, Blenheim *Within 6km radius of Blenheim CBD

for sale COLEMAN Pole Tent, Coastline 3+, used only once. $200. Ph 579 4885

Second-Hand Sunday takes place this weekend (Sunday 28 September 2014) between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. The addresses of participating properties along with an indication of what they are giving away are listed in the following table.

You can also find this information on the Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz along with a map highlighting the property’s location, just click on the Second-Hand Sunday logo.

53 Litchfield Street Blenheim 95A Hospital Road, Witherlea, Blenheim 2 Brian Bary Street Redwoodtown, Blenheim 15 Alma Street Renwick/Blenheim 4 Shirtliff Street Riversdale, Blenheim 81 Murphys Road Springlands 2/69a Weld Street Blenheim

William Exton.

MASONIC lodge items wanted, badges, aprons, jewels and regalia, all items considered.

Ph 0800 55 9922.

All proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra Kapahaka Travel fund

Property Address Suburb or Town

Last weekend four Marlborough karters travelled to Nelson to compete in the Ferris Trophy night meeting.

The juniors won two of their classes, William Exton 1st in Cadet Class and Cooper Forbes 1st in JR class.

In the seniors Rotax Heavies Taylor Forbes was 1st and Peter Richardson finished 4th.

This weekend a contingent of Marlborough Karters are heading to Christchurch for the two day Garden City Classic meeting.

Marlboroughs next meeting

F O U N TA I N p e n s wanted, Conway Stewart and Parker style, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

Clubs of Marlborough Main Hall 6.30pm - 11pm • $35 Ticket Phone Marie 577 8131, 021 106 4326

Email: auction@xtra.co.nz Phone 578 3663 for all enquiries

Kart racing

BAYONETS, swords and militar y knives wanted, modern and old, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

Proudly presents 22nd tour of

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SHEET music wanted, modern and old small to estate lots, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

STAM PS , first day covers and postcards wanted, single albums to whole collections, modern and old, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

TAXIDERMY wanted, exotic skins, heads, birds. ivory and mounted animals, if presented Ph 0800 55 9922.

Items being given away

Ladder, doors Bric a brac, books, baby clothes Dining table 50 ceramic moulds Outdoor swing seat Computer desk Armchairs( retro ), 2 bicycles, books Household goods Netball hoop on a pole, plastic outdoor chairs, large inflatable swimming pool with pump and filter, a few other sundries not sorted out yet 6 Dunbeath Street Blenheim Bric a brac and sports gear 159A Budge Street Couch , unwanted stuff at Budge paving and 3 Adams Lane Springlands, Blenheim tiles bricks at Adams, shelving, odd bits of carpet 26 Holdaway Street Riversdale Books, bike frames and much more...

15A Ward Street Springlands 1/2 mussel floats x2, terracotta pots, garden chairs x2 Range hood 13A Ward Street Springlands , Blenheim Clothes, paintings, household goods Flat1/2 Rata Place Witherlea, Blenheim Furniture, firewood, x2 old car tyres, carpet piece – size unknown 139C Weld Street Blenheim A small bundle of LP records 39 Kent Street Picton Books, household goods, ornaments etc...

83 Muller Road Redwoodtown Trampoline – dismantled, 42” TV (old), construction items 5 Dillons Point Road Blenheim Single bed, bedside cabinets x 2, head board with shelf, matching drawers with built in bookshelves, heaters x2, round dining table and chairs 7 Waipuna Street Mayfield, Blenheim Chairs internal door, flue, fridge/freezer, kitchen cabinet door fronts, light shades, ceiling fan, roller blind, laundry sink

RUGBY programmes and badges wanted, small to large lots, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

VINYL records wanted, 1920’s to 1990’s, old classical to modern, Seekers, Abba to Pink Floyd, small to large lots.

Ph 0800 55 9922.

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talk

The Sun

Text your thoughts to:

027 242 5266

WATCHES wanted, wrist and pocket style, going or not, any considered. Ph 0800 55 9922.

WORD

Boxed to the brim

By Emily Elliott Just under 40 children got creative with shoe boxes on Sunday at The Elim Centre, by filling them with little presents for those less fortunate than them.

Part of Operation Christmas Child, the boxes ensure that children in second and third world countries receive worthwhile presents for Christmas, with items such as pens, pencils, colouring books, yoyo’s, and small stuffed toys included.

As part of the children’s church programme run by childrens pastor Tracy Pigou, 18 boxes were packed with items that kids had collected over the last few weeks.

“For our giving topic we focused on how fortunate we are, and how we should give to others in need,” Tracy says.

“The kids wrote letters about themselves to put in the boxes to send.”

Tracy says the boxes can be

Puzzles

28 words - DEFEAT, Aft, ate, daft, date, deaf, deft, eat, eft, eta, fad, fade, fat, fate, fated, feat, fed, fee, feed, feet, feta, fête, fêted, tad, tea, ted, tee, teed.

followed online to find out where each one goes and who receives it.

“They only cost between $10 and $15 to do, and it means knowing kids are getting a christmas present.”

“I loved seeing the joy of kids giving to others. You give them a project and they go for it.

“Even I really enjoyed it!”

Tracy adds.

The drop off point is the Blenheim Sun office at 72 High Street.

“We’re hoping it will also encourage families to go home and do it.”

Packing a shoe box with gifts for a boy or girl is easy, and can be dropped off any time before October 17.

The boxes will be going to Samoa this year.

Google Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child for more information and ideas of how to fill a box.

ANSWERS SEPTEMBER 26 ISSUE Across: 1 Stood, 4 Have a sweet tooth, 14 Weigh, 15 Elect, 16 Literature, 17 Ennui, 19 Hem, 20 Anarchy, 21 Satellite, 22 Red-hot, 25 Suspended, 27 Ending, 28 Trophy, 33 Parameters, 35 Eat, 36 Floors, 37 Face, 39 Rue, 41 Unhappy, 42 Africa, 43 Newcomers, 44 Noted, 45 Appeared, 50 At, 51 Reassure, 55 Throw, 58 Passenger, 59 Entire, 60 Holiday, 61 Was, 63 Chat, 64 Stuffs, 65 Owl, 66 Attraction, 68 Opened, 69 Ripple, 71 Purifying, 76 Urgent, 77 Enigmatic, 79 Asphalt, 81 Ran, 84 Niece, 85 Apostrophe, 86 Heart, 87 Thing, 88 Paint the town red, 89 Harsh.

Down: 2 Talent, 3 Occur, 5 Arid, 6 Elevate, 7 Scared, 8 Equal, 9 Treated, 10 Obey, 11 Tandem, 12 Right, 13 Chimney, 14 Withers, 18 Shopkeeper, 23 Anger, 24 Unsound, 26 Unaware, 27 Entrant, 29 Plateau, 30 Catnap, 31 Peril, 32 Browse, 34 Safe, 36 Feats, 38 Ensue, 40 Loss, 45 Aspic, 46 Passage, 47 Aces, 48 Eights, 49 Draws, 50 Awesome, 52 Apocalypse, 53 Stilton, 54 Reason, 55 Traffic, 56 Stile, 57 Aria, 62 Staid, 67 Begging, 68 Operate, 70 Pennant, 72 Unicorn, 73 Angela, 74 Tattoo, 75 Alarms, 76 Unlit, 78 Grope, 80 Hyena, 82 Sewn, 83 Shoe.

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It’s been an embarrassing week for All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Cruden was stood down after missing the team’s flight to Argentina last weekend.

Cruden’s sleep-in came after a night out with team-mates at Auckland’s Zookeeper’s Son pub.

Cue media frenzy. Photos of Cruden have been plastered all over the news, and the story has been doing the rounds internationally. How this becomes the top story on national news is beyond me. Maybe the country’s electionfuelled hangover is even more severe than Cruden’s alcoholcaused one.

‘The Zone’ A kids’ sports programme being held at Stadium 2000 is accepting entries for term four.

‘The Zone,’ which aims to improve confidence, skills and communication, is being held every Monday and Thursday during term four, starting on the week of October 13.

For more details contact Sport Tasman.

Volleyball Club finals day for the FairWeathers’ Senior Winter League is tomorrow at Stadium 2000.

Magnum and Uso 4 Life will contest the premier grade final, beginning just before 7pm.

From a rugby perspective, coach Steve Hansen has the freedom to crack down. Beauden Barrett deserves another chance, and we won’t lose much in Argentina with him there. Barrett is now the incumbent in the jersey – if he plays well and gets rewarded for it, he could keep the shirt.

Some have been saying Hansen’s punishment is not severe enough, but it doesn’t seem like we are dealing with another Zac Guildford. Cruden has always conveyed a clean public image, and did have an unblemished disciplinary record. He speaks well, and successfully captained the Palmerston North Boys High School First Fifteen, the New Zealand

junior world championship team and his Super Rugby franchise, the Chiefs. His successful battle with testicular cancer seems to indicate a strong personality and his improvement as a player shows a diligent work ethic. Cruden has always had a good running game, but his goal kicking, long kicking and defence have all gone up a level in the last two years.

I think Hansen’s stance is spoton. He’s made an example of Cruden’s ill-discipline for the squad, but left the door ajar for him to return. Fingers will be pointed if we collapse against Argentina, but until then, it seems like sound logic.

The Marlborough Children’s Athletics Club will be hosting their muster day at Athletic Park next month.

The event is being held on Sunday, October 12, from 1:30-2:30pm, with parents invited to complete registration forms on the day for the upcoming season.

The season begins on Wednesday, October 15, and any child aged 5-15 is invited.

The season finishes in March.

By Adam Poulopoulos On the surface, it seems a trip to the Netherlands would involve some down time, but for Blenheim woman Anthea Stringer, that was far from the case.

Anthea travelled with the White Sox to the Women’s Softball World Championship in Haarlem last month.

Anthea, who manages the Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre, was the team’s trainer, medic and masseuse at the tournament.

Typically, she ran all warmups, cool-downs and recovery sessions, while also tending to injuries.

Before the tournament she formulated individual training programmes for most members of the 30-strong squad.

She said the trip, and the leadup to the tournament, had been

Multisport The rescheduled Burnsco Huff & Puff Mt Stokes Challenge is set to take place next month.

The event is on Saturday, October 4, commencing from Waikawa Bay. It involves both running and sailing elements.

Entries close on Friday. To enter visit the Queen Charlotte Huff and Puff Regatta website.

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She said one of the tour’s highlights was seeing the team perform their unique haka, especially before their 7-3 win over the Czechs in the World Champs.

“There’s always a lot of emotion around that sort of thing.

“They’d played them so many times in the lead-up, and it was do-or-die at that point, so there was a lot of feeling in that one.”

Anthea’s role with the team is unpaid, but friends, family and Danica Ferriso, Te Reo Powhiri Matautia and Anthea Stringer in the local businesses helped her raise the funds to make the trip. dugout during a rain delay against China Anthea is unsure whether she tournament in their off-season, will resume her role. The next hectic.

“People ask me ‘how was your which increased their susceptibil- World Series for the White Sox holiday?’ but it feels like I actual- ity to injuries. is in 2016, while she also takes New Zealand finished eighth in up a similar role with the Junior ly came home to have a holiday!”

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The annual Queen Charlotte Relay was contested by 41 running teams and three walking teams on Saturday afternoon.

Beginning in steady rain at the Waitohi Domain in Picton, the relay wove a course through Queen Charlotte Drive to finish outside the Havelock Hotel in fine weather.

Despite near-perfect conditions in the second half of the race, the course record of one hour and 50 minutes was never threatened.

Teams from Marlborough, Wellington and Nelson were entered, with the latter dominating the top places throughout most of the grades.

Overall line honours went to the Athletics Nelson Pretenders team in a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 19 seconds, more than three minutes ahead of the Athletics Nelson Senior Men’s team.

The Marlborough Vets team finished third overall less than one minute further back.

The major spot prize, a bike donated by AvantiPlus Blenheim, was won by Hugh Neil competing for the visiting Athletics Nelson Social Team, Shades of Awesome. The Crossfit Bootcamp prizes were won by local competitors Anna Archie and Linda Le Sueur.

The race was organised by the Marlborough Harrier Club.

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