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Wednesday March 23, 2016 situations vacant
situations vacant
BLENHEIM
Support Worker
Panelbeater wanted
Must be qualified. Fabrication experience is preferred, but training will be given. Visit our Facebook page to view the work that we do. Phone 578-0086 or email info@classicandcustom.co.nz for an appointment. Applications close March 24th.
Physical Disability Support Services Permanent, part time position with no fixed hours. Closing date: Thursday, 31 March 2016. Ref: W16/034. Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: 03 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts/view full details on jobs @ www.nmdhb.govt.nz
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VACANCY
OSCAR Coordinator Blenheim 35 hours per week
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The role of the OSCAR Coordinator is to Co-ordinate all Bread of Life OSCAR Programmes and assist at OSCAR Programmes as required. Desirable applicants will have: • High level of Coordination and Planning experience • Experience in working with children • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups • High level of personal integrity, initiative and selfmanagement skills • High level of computer competency • Experience with MYOB accounting system • Current First Aid Certificate All applicants are required to forward a completed application form, CV and a covering letter that shows, with appropriate examples, your professional skills and abilities. For Job Description and Application Form contact: The Manager, Bread of Life Trust, 14B Stephenson Street, Blenheim. Phone 03 578 1355 Ext 2 Email: brian@breadoflife.org.nz Applications close April 6, 2016. This position may be re-advertised if necessary.
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Curious about environmental Changes PiCton and Queen Charlotte sound? The Picton bays, which include Picton harbour, Waikawa and Shakespeare Bay, are an iconic part of the Marlborough Sounds. Their ecological health is important for the wider community and of special significance to iwi. Come along to the Picton Yacht Club Hotel on Thursday 24th March at 7pm to hear Dr Emma Newcombe of the Cawthron Institute talk about her research on the environmental state of the bays. You’ll also get to hear Dr Sean Handley of the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research discuss his recent exploration of how seabed ecosystems have changed since human settlement in Totaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound. Tea/coffee provided. For more information or to RSVP please contact Dr Steve Urlich, Coastal Scientist, Marlborough District Council, steve.urlich@marlborough.govt.nz; 03 520 7560.
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SPCA opens boarding kennels Story and photo by Celeste Alexander There is more fun and barking to be had now at the SPCA Marlborough centre since its boarding kennels facility reopened last month. Centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne says the boarding kennels were closed when she came into the organisation and it’s been a ‘lengthy project’ getting them back up and running. Managing the boarding kennels will be Bec Moorhouse who came on board with the SPCA at the beginning of the year as a trainee inspector. Bec previously worked for Maataa Waka Animal Control. The boarding kennels can house 15 dogs at a time and included are five paddocks SPCA Marlborough boarding kennel manager for the dogs to run in. There’s also a jump proof area to play Bec Moorhouse with dogs Gary and Lucy check out the re-opened facility. for ‘jumping dogs’. “We don’t exclude any breeds and all SPCA Marlborough will be hosting its dogs coming into the kennels must be up annual Open Day on Sunday, April 3 from to date with vaccinations, registrations 11am - 2pm. Stall sites are still available. and be treated for fleas and worms,” There will be a bouncy castle, apple bobBec says. bing, fancy dress competition, ice cream plus Already word of mouth has brought in a much more. number of bookings but Kaycee and Bec Gold coin entry, funds raised go towards advise to book ahead for holiday periods. the operational costs to keep the centre open. It costs just $15 per night per dog.
Custom vans on show Story and photo by Cathie Bell About 40 custom vans from all over New Zealand will be on display in Blenheim on Easter Saturday. Organiser Chris Budny says it is the first time the annual van nationals have been held in Blenheim. There will be vehicles from all over New Zealand to be inspected, there will be all sorts – Bedford, Dodges, Panel vans and United States vans. There will also be visitors from Australia, he says. The show starts at 10am at the Stadium 2000 on Easter inSaturday and runs until 3pm,
Charlie Hall, Mike Budny, and Chris Budny with one of the vans that will be on show at the Custom Van Show at Stadium 2000 on Easter Saturday.
with door sales only. As well as the vans, there will be raffles, a bouncy castle for the kids, and the
Easter bunny. Proceeds from the show will go to the Blenheim Gymnastics club.
community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870. After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271. Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Diabetes Marlborough Inc: Office hours 9am-3pm Mon-Thu 5775549. Reg. Nurse 1pm-5pm Wed, 8.30am-5pm Thu & Fri 5206200 (Mary). Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: For more information. Ph 570 5137 Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125. Citizens Advice Bureau - Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)
Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335. Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm. Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday. Phone 578 2006. Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870. Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.