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The Sun
Friday July 17, 2015
Business Business inbrief
Hunter’s basketball partnership Hunter’s Wines have become the official wine sponsor to the SKYCITY Breakers for the upcoming 2015/2016 Australian National Basketball League season. Further to this, Hunter’s Wines have also announced a partnership with Basketball New Zealand as their exclusive wine supplier for events across the country.
Facebook workshop Beth Barnes of Button Help is hosting a workshop on business uses for Facebook later this month. The event is on Thursday, July 23 and lasts for three hours. For more information and to register, see the Button Help website.
Community awards open Entries for the Trustpower Marlborough District Community Awards are open. This awards programme is an opportunity to recognise local voluntary groups’ contributions to their communities. Anyone can enter a voluntary group or organisation into the running, including volunteers themselves. Entry forms are available at council offices or service centres, or online at the Trustpower website or Facebook page. Entries close on August 14.
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Soil logic ‘simple concept’ Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim man Matt Oliver (pictured) says his ultimate goal is good health for everyone. A big task for just one man, but with his new business Biologic Soils he hopes to help make a difference from the ground up. He launched his business at the beginning of the year and has spent the past few months setting it up. The idea behind his concept is simple he says. “Healthy soil and healthy plants lead to healthy animals and healthy people. “What farmers are interested in is growing good food,” he says. Biologic Soils offers a full range of soil and plant management services to all kinds of farmers. Whether they have 5000 hectares or 500 square metres, Matt will work alongside farmers as an independent consultant to help them improve their soils and increase productivity. Matt has been managing vineyards for 12 years including time at Grove Mill, Huia and more recently the Loveblock as estate manager.
During that time he spent a lot of time upskilling, training in organics, bio-dynamics, permaculture and holistic management. “I come from a scientific background, but also embrace these fringe techniques, I think they have a lot to offer. These are all good and useful tools for the farmer. “My focus is on soils and how to manage them biologically,
Bpm Disco, owned by Matt Flight was created 10 years ago in Blenheim when the band scene was very high. With over 20 years’ experience as a wedding and party DJ under his belt, Matt has entertained around New Zealand and even in Australia. Here in Marlborough Matt has also been the MC for many large events in the Marlborough region. One area that proves popular is weddings which sees Matt travel all through the region and the Sounds, from Kaikoura to Furneaux Lodge.
In addition, Matt has expanded the business into small photography, which has become a very popular part of the business. “The photobooth and pre reception photos are great little features to add to your day that entertain people just that bit more,” he says. For more information look at the Bpm Facebook page, phone Matt on 02168990 or email BPMdisco@gmail.com. Bpm Disco Music, Photobooth and Prep has many specialities, including a photobooth and props for weddings. Photo provided.
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function better as well as project management for the likes of organic vineyard conversions and composting programmes. “It’s not about applying fertiliser and forgetting, it’s about managing for healthy soil biology, sufficient soil nutrients, productive plants and animals with vitality.” For more information refer to Biologic Soil’s website www. biologicsoils.nz.
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using the natural soil ecology and natural processes to give farmers the yields and products they want to achieve,” he says. As an independent soil consultant, Matt would include soil testing and analysis, tailored recommendations to suit farmers, vineyards, lifestyle blocks and even backyards. He also offers farm planning and design to help make the farm
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November and create jobs A new liquor store is to open in Blenheim creating up to six - eight new jobs. Maurice McQuillan, the owner of Super Liquor on Grove Rd, is behind the new store at the corner of Lakings Road and Boyce Street. Maurice told the Sun he was pleased the resource consent and licence was finally approved and he could get on with business. “With everything going to plan we hope to be open by Maurice McQuillan November,” Maurice says. The new liquor store at the called Boyce Street Liquor. former Hirequip site will be Maurice says the new store
will have an expansive range of wines, spirits, beers and RTD’s available. The Boyce St Liquor store will open Monday to Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday 9am-6pm. A one-way traffic system would operate around the store where vehicles would enter off Boyce St and exit on to Lakings Rd. Grove Road Super Liquor will still run as per normal with Boyce Street Liquor being a more convenient option for those living in the area.