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On the edge Signs of housing crisis

Story and photo by Cathie Bell Marlborough’s wine industry needs 190 houses and 1000 extra beds for the 2019 season, and accommodation is already so tight, building inspectors say things are ‘right on the edge of going wrong’.

An industry delegation told a Marlborough District Council meeting yesterday that council, industry, the Government, and others need to work together to solve the labour and accommodations shortages looming.

Continued on page 2 NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan, Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens, Seasonal Solutions owner Gus Struthers, and Wine Marlborough seasonal employment coordinator Nicolette Prendergast.

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Housing and labour shortage looming Continued from page 1 The industry delegation – Wine Marlborough’s Marcus Pickens, Seasonal Solution’s Gus Struthers, and NZ Winegrowers’ Philip Gregan – told the council committee meeting that a study showed the area of land planted in grapes was going to increase by 6800 hectares, about 29 per cent over the next four years.

That could be boosted by the Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme if it gets built.

That growth in vines would be followed by a 24 per cent growth in demand for vineyard workers.

That would be 189 permanent workers, 600 extra RSE workers and 442 casual workers, who would need to be housed in Blenheim.

Council strategic planning and economic development manager Neil Henry says that will have a significant impact on the town.

Alistair Sowman.

Marcus says a summit will be held late next month to bring together industry, council, government, and other organisations to look at what can be done to solve the labour and housing problems.

Council building control group manager Bill East says Marlborough is ‘right on the cusp of having a problem’, from what his staff see.

It is widespread across the

industry, affecting wineries and other businesses in the district too, as middle management staff look to move here for jobs but are unable to find houses, he says.

“Right now, trying to get middle management in this town is near impossible because they can’t get accommodation.

“We are right on the edge of it going wrong.”

Staff are working now with housing that was ‘not right’, he says.

The council can only act where houses are unsanitary or dangerous, Bill says, and that is a tough test.

“People can be living in houses that are overcrowded but not unsanitary or dangerous. It’s bad for Blenheim.”

Nicolette agrees she has seen signs of things starting to go wrong.

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Sowman says it is unlikely worker accommodation is going to be built in ‘upmarket subdivisions’.

It would need council engagement on where to locate these buildings so that workers could access supermarkets and other services easily.

Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says land has been zoned for housing around Blenheim, but services such as water supply needed to be provided.

“However, I’ve had three inquiries in the past month looking at large scale accommodation options.”

He says that could house up to 400 workers.

“The market is responding.

People are looking at investing in that area.”

Gus says his seasonal workers live in rented houses, but the Duncannon model could work well for the industry in Marlborough.

Air link drop ‘disaster’ – candidate

By Cathie Bell Air New Zealand’s cutting flights between Blenheim and Christchurch from the end of next month is ‘a disaster’, mayoral candidate Colin King says.

He says the council paying a subsidy to Air New Zealand or another airline to keep the route going should be considered.

“I wouldn’t take anything off the table. I’d be criticised for it, but I wouldn’t take that off the table if we had the strategy and resources right going forward.”

Colin says he is ‘shocked’ and ‘surprised’ at the lack of reaction within Marlborough when Air New Zealand announced they were cutting direct service

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to the South Island’s largest city, Christchurch.

“Thank goodness Sounds Air has stepped up and is presently attempting to negotiate the continuation of this necessary service.”

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Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford says the airline is still investigating whether to pick up the route.

The route looks positive, he says, but the airline has yet to make a decision to expand.

Colin says Christchurch is the major gateway into the South Island and more needs to be done to get tourists here to Marlborough, including more work with Christchurch Airport.

While he acknowledged many drove from Christchurch north, he says more can be done to encourage tourists to fly here.

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy John-

ston says Christchurch is Marlborough’s number one source of domestic visitors, and the organisation spent many thousands encouraging visitors.

It works with Christchurch airport and other areas to promote a top of the South touring loop.

She was also travelling to China with Christchurch airport next month to promote the airport and Marlborough to Chinese travel sellers.

“The South Initiative has all the South Island regions working together with Christchurch Airport to support its bid to attract and maintain new air routes.”

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Picton resident would like bank to move out of supermarket

By Glenise Dreaver Picton resident Raelene Rainbird is to send her petition to KiwiBank and to the Marlborough District Council, asking both organisations to consider moving the KiwiBank facility to the new library.

Raelene says she is delighted by the 533 valid signatures she and her team gathered in last month’s petition on upgrading Kiwibank services in the town.

“This is overwhelming, given our adult population is less than 2500, and all the signatures were gathered locally. “ In Bluff, a Post Shop and Kiwibank are run in conjunction with the local library and Invercargill City Council’s service centre, Raelene says, and she sees it as a model for Picton.

“It’s operated by the Invercargill City Council and when I rang them the other day their spokesman confirmed the council also pays the wages of staff as a service to the local people.”

Raelene says she will send a letter with the petition to the Kiwibank board of directors and also to the Marlborough District Council to propose that here.

“We are planning a new library in Picton.

What better place for a Kiwibank and Post Shop than in that building? It would be great if the council and Kiwibank could work together to make sure Picton gets the banking service it deserves. And it would mean Kiwibank, which is after all our bank, keeps its profile in this growing town.”

Since Kiwibank and the Post Office closed their doors in Picton last year the two businesses have operated reduced services from an express queue in Fresh Choice supermarket in High Street.

NZ Post general manager retail distribution Tracey Berry says New Zealand Post and Kiwibank will accept and consider the petition when it arrives.

The company has already taken a number of steps to meet local concerns, she says.

KiwiBank expects its new ATM to be operational within the next eight weeks, Tracey says.

“Once in place, the ATM will help reduce queues in the branch as people will be able to withdraw money from the ATM rather than waiting at the counter.

“Customers wanting more privacy can access Kiwibank services by using phone and online banking, or for more complex enquiries related to business or lending, by arranging a visit from a Kiwibank representative at their home or workplace.”

KiwiBank has a contract with local operators to provide banking and postal services on our behalf for the Picton community and have no plans to amend these arrangements.

“We support them fully and know the quality of service they provide to local customers as well as visitors, is very strong.”

inbrief Transgender student petition Transgender student Stefani-Rose Muollo-Gray is petitioning Education Minister Hekia Parata to be able to use the girls’ bathrooms at Marlborough Girls’ College.

In an online petition, Stefani says she has been using girls’ toilets since starting at the college this year, but a teacher had protested.

Colle ge ac ting principal Jo Chamberlain says several bathrooms had been turned into unisex bathrooms by sticking a male figure, next to the female figure, on the door.

Talks with Stefani are ongoing.

Dog registration forms out Dog owners should have received forms in the mail this week to renew their dog registrations.

Fees have been kept at the same level as last year.

Water quality study The Taylor River continues to have a high faecal concentration level, water quality testing shows, but the cause of the contamination at low flows is unclear, council scientists say.

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Ara brand sold to Giesen Giesen Wines has reached agreement with Winegrowers of Ara to purchase from it the Ara Brand and associated business to complement its own brand portfolio.

Alex Giesen says some key people from Ara will be joining Giesen.

“Marie Knight, the European Manager, has started with us and Jeff Clarke, Ara’s Chief Winemaker, is working with our winemakers to ensure the essence of the Ara wines is retained.”

New World wine entries due Entries for the New World Wine Awards close next Friday, and wineries are urged to get entries in soon.

After last year’s results were announced, 323,000 bottles of wine, with a retail value in excess of $4.6m, sold in the first six weeks of the promotion last year. Some Champion wines were so popular that they sold-out within the first 10 days.

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Couple buys clothing business

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Renwick couple Mel and Phillip Benseman have recently purchased the business Toes 2 Tickle, a children’s clothing range that is primarily sold online.

The couple have plans to look into the possibility of opening a shop but for now Mel is building her customer base.

She recently held a stall at the Parent and Child Expo last weekend and if the response from that is anything to go by, people seem to like the range, she says.

Before taking it over, Mel spotted the Toes 2 Tickle Facebook page and ordered some clothing for her own two daughters.

The owner advertised it for sale and it was Phillip who encouraged Mel to look into it.

“I knew from the clothes I had

purchased that they were quality and affordable so we took over at the beginning of May,” she says.

The range includes clothing, shoes and accessories as well as superhero and Disney character designs.

There are dresses, pants, tops, shoes, bibs and outfits available.

The likes of Spiderman and Frozen’s Queen Elsa have had plenty of attention.

Mel stocks sizes from newborn up to six, but is happy to order in larger sizes.

Visit Mel’s website www. toes2tickle.co.nz or the business’s Facebook page.

RIGHT: Mel Benseman pictured with her daughter Charlotte (13 months).

Back to basics Cooking lessons to promote healthy eating Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Adding the right spices can take a dish from good to great.

One man who knows his spices is local chef Roger Raizada.

Roger is a chef at Roger’s Kitchen and is on a mission to promote not only healthy eating, but also to encourage people to get back to basic cooking.

He plans to do this by hosting free cooking lessons beginning next week.

“Food matters to everyone. There’s a food revolution going on around the world at the moment and it’s making people realise that food plays a big part in their lives.

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It’s Roger’s ‘mission’ through his cooking lessons to teach people how to prepare healthy meals using his own experience as a chef.

Roger will also be using his own collection of packaged spices and pastes which he has launched and are sold at various retail stores around Marlborough.

His classes begin next week and there will be three time slots to choose from.

He will take up to 15 in a class at a time.

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Tui to Town - Help restore native habitat and bird life to lowland South Marlborough!

Notification of Meetings

Tui are beginning to search out winter food sources and have been sighted in and around Blenheim and Seddon over the past few weeks.

The Tui to Town project promotes native habitat restoration in lowland parts of south Marlborough and records public sightings of native birds in these areas so that we can learn more about which native bird species are present, what they feed on, seasonal movements and so on.

The project area has been extended from the Wairau

June 2016

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meetings of the Marlborough District Council. These meetings are open to the public and interested persons are welcome to attend. Copies of the agendas will be available online and at Council’s Office, 15 Seymour Street.

Regional Transport Committee Friday, 24 June 2016 at 11.00 am Council Thursday, 30 June 2016 at 2.00 pm The times and dates may be subject to change, please contact Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400 for confirmation.

Breach of Air Quality Standard for PM10 in the Blenheim area In accordance with regulation 16 of the resource Management Act (National Environmental Standards relating to Certain Air Pollutants, Dioxins and Other Toxics) Regulations 2004, referred to as the NES, Marlborough District Council gives notice that the NES for PM10 has been breached in the Blenheim airshed in 2015.

Date of Exceedance Location PM10 (µg m-3) 9 July 2015 Redwoodtown 53 20 July 2015 Redwoodtown 52 21 July 2015 Redwoodtown 80 28 May 2016 Redwoodtown 53 10 June 2016 Redwoodtown 61 The Marlborough District Council monitors PM10 concentrations relative to the NES at an air monitoring site in Redwoodtown.

The NES for PM10 allows the threshold of 50 µg m-3 to be exceeded on no more than one day per year. The first exceedance in Blenheim occurred on 28 May 2016. The NES has been breached on two occasions in Blenheim for 2016.

More information can be found on our website www.marlborough.govt.nz

Plain to further up the Wairau Valley and out to the Seddon and Ward areas – see the map on the website for exact area.

Sculpture Centrepiece at Kinross Street Park A limestone sculpture by the late Iosefa Leo is the centrepiece of the little park on Kinross Street in front of Stadium 2000.

The work entitled “Veronika” is a gift to the people of Marlborough from Blenheim’s John and Kate Parker - a memorial to the late sculptor and his artist wife Jenny Doole, of Tua Marina.

Samoan-born Iosefa Leo was a figurative sculptor at the forefront of contemporary Pacific Island art in this country and known for his work in Mt Somers limestone. Another of his works, “Wise Man”, in on display at the Blenheim Municipal Library while a marble figurative work is at the memorial garden on the Taylor River reserve.

It’s the latest addition to Marlborough’s public art collection, gradually being built up thanks to gifts and sponsorship and which also includes:

• Herd the winemaker, the commemorative bronze at Marlborough Airport • Landscape Fragments, limestone carvings at Council’s main entrance

by Kapiti Coast sculptor Stephanie Jewell • Lydia Geldof’s limestone statue in Bythell Place • Other Than, a stainless steel sculpture at Wairau Hospital’s maternity wing • Rangitane Pou, the wooden carving inside the Council Chambers • Riversdale Pukeko, a carving at the Riversdale Reserve • Kinetic sculpture Morpheus by Nelson-born sculptor Phil Price at Marlborough Lines Park, Leeds Quay • Kinetic sculpture Spring Seedling by Grant Williams on the Taylor River bank.

Did you know you can make a park booking for an event Marlborough has many beautiful • Please ring Council 03 520 parks and reserves which are 7400 or complete an online suitable for a wide range of form through the Council’s events from sports competitions website www.marlborough. and community gatherings to govt.nz to request a booking weddings. well in advance so there’s no Whether it’s a large group picnic, disruption to your planning. an event on the Wither Hills • The list of all Marlborough’s Farm Park, or a photographic session with a garden backdrop, parks and reserves (along with it’s possible to book an area information on community in advance to avoid any clash halls) is on our website: with other activities that may be w w w. m a r l b o r o u g h . g o v t . nz/Recreation/Parks-andhappening.

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Dog Registration All dogs over three months must be registered by 31 July 2016.

If you have not received your registration form please contact Animal Control on phone 520 9033.

Online Dog Services are available by going to Council’s website. Please note that credit card is the only online payment option (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Animals/ Dog-Registration/Online-Dog-Services Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking direct credit, telebanking, by post or in person at: Animal Control Office 56 Main Street Blenheim.

Late registrations will incur a penalty fee.

Funding is available for native plantings on private land that are larger than 1000 square metres and you can report bird

sightings online or by phoning the Council.

Project brochures, funding guidelines, application forms and general information about native planting and the ecology of south Marlborough, are all available on the Councils website www.marlborough. govt.nz/Environment/Tuito-Town or phone or call in to the Council to pick up.

For more information contact Nicky Eade at the Council, phone 520 7400 or email nicky.eade@ marlborough.govt.nz.

Positive ageing The statistics compiled by Age Concern on elder abuse show that three quarters of abusers are family members; psychological and financial abuse are by far the biggest issues.

Please do whatever you can to promote respect for our older people and take steps to prevent abuse or neglect if you see it happening.

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More on fluoride

Bad manners

Why can’t we leave the Grove Rd bridge as it is for normal traffic and divert all heavy trade vehicles to the bypass?

It’s done in other towns.

Another view on fluoridation of the water system.

It is supposedly beneficial only for children’s teeth.

So why force it on everyone where it may have negative impacts on adult health.

My children received fluoride tablets per the dentist’s suggestion.

So why not leave the water clean and give the pills to the children.

The standard of decent language has sadly declined.

To the older man in the waiting room at the Wairau Hospital laboratory on Monday morning, 13th June - your language was offensive and general attitude poor as you spoke to your friends.

There was a lack of consideration for other people in the room.

Manners please!

That principal is right, get the kids and others away from the highway and the big trucks.

I hope the roads people will put in good walkways under that new bridge.

Or bypass the trucks onto a new route completely away from our town.

Fluoride in our water is very bad for us all. I would like to protest big time!

What do we do? Huge health danger, & charge us?

What a joke. Blame our lifestyles for tooth decay, instead of meddling with our good water.

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Sick day What has happened to our pamphlet deliverer who is supposed to deliver The Warehouse etc pamphlets each week around Macey Cres/ Hospital Rd area?

Very concerned and want this junk mail!

Disappointed Air NZ! Very sad that Air NZ has dropped Blenheim to chch route!

Always at least half full when I fly - why couldn’t they just fly a few days less a week?

Inconvenient now I have to divert to windy Wellington.

Disappointed Air NZ!

1080 storage

Priorities Yep, Blenheim wins the paedophile trophy again.

Three cases in one week.

They need to be on a dog lead, not the dogs everyone complains about.

And the paedophiles get houses to rent while us who work live in cars.

Get your priorities right.

Makes me laugh how people write in to text talk expressing what wonderful service they have had somewhere.

They are so happy having been served in a timely manner and with a friendly smile.

Why do they think this is special enough to tell everyone.

It’s what we should all expect from every business.

And why is a business judged on how much free stuff you get from them.

Everyone wants something for nothing these days.

Bin it Has anyone else given up trying to unwrap and read a certain Saturday paper?

Honestly!

It’s impossible to get it out of the plastic and then you have to flatten the thing.

Grrrrr...! Straight into the bin.

Would the person who picked up the bolt cutters from beside the culvert outside 6125 SH63 Wairau valley, please return them.

I forgot them after cutting my fence to remove the motorcycle that was tangled in it on Saturday.

Thank you.

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Heck that is a long time!

P value With the latest haul worth over 500 million, surely there is commercial refined value to legal drug companies.

Has anyone thought of this as it is already used in medicines!

Funds then used for the betterment of the country not just simply destroyed.

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I am shocked to learn we have sheds being Kids sports results and pictures built in Tuamarina to house the toxin 1080 Why has there been no children’s winter sports with vents being installed to vent the building. results in the paper lately?

1080 dust is deadly but it’s being allowed to Appalling! Remember to get to top level sport be spread into our community. they start out as children!

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5 minutes with: Logan Taylor Life Flight helicopter crew member

Q A Q A Q A

What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Hamsteak.

One of my best holidays was...

New York.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

Duck Commander.

Q A Q A Q A

I’m inspired by?

My wife and kids.

How do you want to be remembered?

As honest and loyal.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

My Grandfather (Pop) and my son as they never met.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your fondest memory?

Growing up in Katikati.

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

I spent five and a half months in Antarctica with the Air Force when I was twenty.

Greyhound parade this Sunday On Sunday, hundreds of greyhounds and their owners will take to the streets throughout the country for the Great Global Greyhound Walk.

From Auckland, New Plymouth and Hamilton, to Wellington, Nelson and Dunedin, animal lovers will join the Walk to raise awareness of the greyhound breed and help promote greyhound adoptions.

Here in Blenheim those participating will meet outside Springlands Veterinary Centre on Boyce Street before walking along the Taylor River Trail to end at Raupo Café, starting 10am.

The Walks in New Zealand are being organised by Greyhounds as Pets (GAP) and are designed to coincide with other greyhound walks that are being held internationally.

GAP helps re-home racing greyhounds once they retire from the track. GAP has found homes for nearly 1600 retired, four-legged competitors in the past 10 years. It aims to re-home 365 retired greyhounds each year.

The theme for this year’s Walk, which will help to promote GAP’s re-homing programme, is ‘Carnival’. It will invoke the fun and flamboyance for which the Rio de Janeiro street festival is famous.

this week with Wally Richards

Strawberries’ propagation

GAP regional coordinator, Daniel Bohan, says the Walk is a chance for people to show off all of their wonderful greyhounds to the community.

“The aim is to make this a bit of a spectacle, kind of like a little greyhound parade, all to get people’s attention and raise awareness of greyhounds as pets.”

Daniel is extending the invitation to any greyhound owner, who hasn’t already heard of the colourful parade, to join the Walk.

“Hope you can join us for some fun, and feel free to be as ostentatious as you dare.”

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Continued from last week If you would like to follow my pattern which can apply to open ground as well as container planted it is: After lifting all plants and sorting what you wish to plant back (ensure the roots are kept moist and not allowed to dry out) prepare the area by applying fresh purchased compost over which a light sprinkling of BioPhos, a good sprinkling of Rok Solid along with Neem Tree Powder, BioBoost or sheep manure pellets.

If you have chook manure and untreated sawdust this can also be applied over the compost.

Then cover this with a good thick layer of purchased compost which we will be re-planting the strawberry plants into.

Make holes, plant your strawberry plants and if you like to use a mulch the best I think is untreated sawdust to cover the compost and for the berries to sit on later on.

I do not like using straw or pea straw as they can get mouldy as they break down which could make the berries rot.

After planting spray the foliage of the plants with Mycorrcin mixed at 5 mls per litre using non-chlorinated water. Repeat monthly till the plants start to show new season growth then spray the same every two weeks. This will increase your crop by 200 to 400 per cent.

Also every 6-8 weeks, after the new season growth starts, sprinkle as a side dressing some of Wallys Secret Strawberry Food which will assist in giving you bigger, juicier berries.

Last year I sampled some of the commercially grown berries on sale in the supermarkets.

Big, beautiful-looking berries but

tasteless, where my own were so sweet and delicious.

It really makes a difference in regards to the taste when you have your own home grown produce.

Not only that; your health benefits as great taste relates to high nutritional values.

I saw a quote this week that sums it up; “The more we pour the big machines, the fuel, the pesticides . . . the fertilizer and chemicals into farming, the more we knock out the mechanism that made it all work in the first place.” ­David R Brower Fortunately more people are waking up to the unhealthy conventional food chain that is not only killing the fertility of the soil but is the root cause of many of the health issues we see today.

There is a big growing market for food that is free of man made chemicals, instead full of nutrition and great taste.

It can be more expensive to either buy certified organic or grow it yourself but that is a little expense when compared to being unhealthy and the related costs incurred.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

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Friday June 17, 2016

Child birth classes lead to president’s role Story and photo

by Celeste Alexander Parent Centres Awareness Week is upon us (June 13-19) and to highlight the work being done by the Marlborough branch, the Sun talks to president Rebecca Toms about why she chose to volunteer.

Rebecca first came into contact with the Marlborough Parents Centre when she was pregnant with her son Alex, now three.

She took part in the Child Birth Education courses up until Alex’s birth, then went on to attend the Baby and You course.

As well as this Rebecca also worked alongside the MPC helping to organise the annual Parent and Child Expo, in her previous job working for the Marlborough Convention Centre.

After the expo co-ordinator left the MPC committee, Rebecca was invited to join and take over the position. That was three years ago and she has since also taken on the role as president.

“It’s a big commitment having the two roles, plus working and juggling a toddler, but it’s really rewarding.

“What I love about it is that I’m putting my mark on the MPC and working with all the other committee members is a lot of fun. You make long lasting friendships,” she says.

Currently the MPC has spaces on the committee which are open to anyone interested in joining.

These include secretary, Baby and You facilitator (a trained position), newsletter, event membership coordinator and supporting committee members.

“The committee really is the sup-

Rebecca Toms and son Alex (3). Rebecca is the Marlborough Parent Centre president and Expo co-ordinator.

portive backbone. We all work together and support one another to achieve some really good things.

“I would love to hear from anyone interested in joining,” Rebecca says.

Something Rebecca has been working towards is increasing the number of courses available to parents, including the introduction of Moving and Munching, Magic Moments, Returning to Work and general health education.

This will be possible thanks to a partnership with REAP House and local health organisations. Rebecca hopes to launch them in September.

“It would be great to have some new members join to help run these courses, so if you are interested please let me know,” she says.

The Marlborough Parents Centre AGM will be held on June 30 at 7:30pm.

Anyone interested is welcome to

go along.

The AGM will be a social, mix and mingle occasion with drinks and nibbles.

What is Parents Centre?

Established in 1952, today the organisation is the largest provider of childbirth and parent education in the country.

It offers so much more than education programmes. It also offers crucial support networks at a time when it’s need most - throughout the exciting yet uncertain months of pregnancy and the early months and years of becoming a parent.

“We believe that parenting is everything and that great parents will grow great children.

“We work with parents to equip them with the best in knowledge and skills and support so that they can be the best parents they can possibly be.”

Beach cleanup success

By Cathie Bell Twelve year-old Zoe Luffman’s clean up of Rarangi Beach was a success, the Tua Marina School pupil says.

About 90 people turned out on Sunday to pick up rubbish from the Rarangi Beach carpark down to the Diversion.

Zoe says most of the rubbish was fishing gear, bottles, cans

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Expo raises $7500

By Celeste Alexander The annual Parent & Child Expo, held by the Marlborough Parent Centre last Sunday, has proved to be another success.

This was the second year the expo was held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, providing ample space for exhibitors and a children’s play area.

Expo co-ordinator Rebecca Toms says there was a queue going out the door waiting for

the expo to begin, and over the course of the event around 800 adults attended.

“We are very happy with the turnout. Everyone seemed to have a good time, there was plenty of space to move around and people were commenting on how the expo had a good vibe,” she says.

Although money is still being counted, Rebecca estimates around $7500 was raised for the MPC.

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She thanks the Department of Conservation, the Marlborough District Council, Rarangi Residents Association, and the Rarangi Rural Fire Force for their support in this event.

RIGHT: The rubbish collected during the Rarangi Beach cleanup.

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 17 Cancer Society Book Fair 10am-4pm, old CRT building - cnr of Redwood and Kinross Streets. Clear out your book shelves and make way for some new winter reading at great prices. All proceeds from the sales will go to support the work of the Cancer Society Marlborough.

Shortest Day Pig Hunt Weigh in at Awatere Club Rooms, Seymour St, Seddon. 12.30-3.30pm. Come along and join us for the afternoon.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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

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

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868.

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin and have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up close encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

Blenheim Swimming Club - Have a Go Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, 5pm–6pm. There will be fun water activities and fun races, as well as mini skills sessions. Spot prizes too. This event is suitable for intermediate and primary school students, aged 8-12, who can confidently swim at least 25m in the deep pool. $3 entry. Email bscrecorder@gmail.com for more info.

Cancer Society Book Fair 10am-4pm, old CRT building - cnr of Redwood and Kinross Streets. Clear out your book shelves and make way for some new winter reading at great prices. All proceeds from the sales will go to support the work of the Cancer Society Marlborough.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up, Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd, opens 9am-12pm Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1-4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

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Sunday 19

Havelock Lions Shortest Day Market Havelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & Inglis St, Havelock, 9am–1pm. Pork products, including gammon steaks, jams, crafts, books, plants, clothing and toys on sale. Enjoy a sausage sizzle while you are there. Sites still available at $5. Ph Ian 574 2558.

Great Global Greyhound Walk Raising awareness of the Greyhound breed and promoting their adoption. It’s carnivale theme and those partaking are encouraged to dress up their dogs and themselves to celebrate. Walk will start at 10am outside the Springlands Vets, follow the Taylor river into town and end up at Raupo’s. Any canine friends of Greyhounds who might like to partake in the walk are invited.

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

More FM Mid Winter Swim with Cuddon Join us on the Picton Foreshore for fun and a whole heap of prizes to be won. It’s free to take part; you just need to have registered with us on the day for the chance to win prizes. Dress up is totally encouraged and there are prizes for best dressed. Regos will open at midday with the swim taking part at 1pm sharp, followed by our prize giving.

Lake Rotoiti Blue Duck Nude Midwinter Swim Celebrate life! The annual, high altitude mimimalist event for wildlife and other eccentrics is at 12pm at the east jetty Kerr Bay, St Arnaud. The swim will go ahead no matter what the weather. More details on facebook.

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

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1pm-3pm. All welcome.

Associated Modellers Society.

Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Brayshaw Park Station. Departs 1.15pm & 3pm for Omaka and return and 1.45pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park, Central Blenheim and return. Cash only. Adults $10, Child $5.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601.

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

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

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Cyclocross Marlborough Series No 1 Athletic Park, Brewer St, 10:30am–3pm.

Don’t miss the 5th Cyclocross Series hosted over six Sundays this winter. Spectators welcome, the rowdier the better.

Up & Coming Friday 24 June Rock Quest Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street, 7pm–11pm.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz.

Cancer Society Book Fair 10am-4pm, old CRT building - cnr of Redwood and Kinross Streets. Clear out your book shelves and make way for some new winter reading at great prices. All proceeds from the sales will go to support the work of the Cancer Society Marlborough.

More FM Mid Winter Swim with Cuddon Picton Foreshore Sunday 19. Regos will open at midday with the swim taking part at 1pm sharp.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am to 12noon, every Sunday. Wrap up warm and come wander our Winter Market.

You’ll be surprised at the variety of fresh produce on offer at this time of the year, and there’s delicious hot brunches and coffee available too. A&P Showgrounds Sheep Pavilion, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rd. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley, 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Ulysses Club Ride Kaikoura for lunch at The Pier Hotel, meet at 10:30am.

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Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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Holiday Riding Programme 19th and 20th July 9.30 – 12.00 Ages 6+ $60 per person per day.

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SHORTEST DAY PIG HUNT 17th to 19th June, 2016 Weigh in Sunday 12.30-3.30pm at Awatere Rugby Clubrooms, Seymour Street, Seddon Come along and join us for the afternoon

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Previous cleaning experience essential, must have a positive attitude and be physically fit, have a strong work ethic, have a reliable vehicle and full drivers license, be fluent in speaking English and be either a NZ resident or have a valid NZ visa.

This job is for cleaners who can work to a high professional standard, no excuses, and attitude is everything.

We pay above minimum wage – but for the right people.

Security is of high importance so a police check is required.

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Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove Harvest

This is a BIG thank you to all the ladies, gentlemen and families who assisted with our Olive Harvest over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Name Max Yovich Shaun Wratt Diane Gray Jane Upston Merle Tania Gapper M Jellyman Clive Webber Barry Kirk Ian Partner Marie Wilson Banks

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Whilst we didn’t harvest all the olives we did press out 1,300 litres of oil.

Thank you also to the ladies for the lovely smoko’s.

Without all your assistance our harvest would not be possible.

Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove MRSA People Helping People

MAINTENANCE MANAGER FULLTIME PERMANENT POSITION This is a rewarding and vital role to oversee all installation, repair and the upkeep of the company’s facilities and equipment. This is a Monday to Friday position however you will be required to be “on call” for any after-hours maintenance issues.

KEY TASKS • Responsible for the repair and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment • Ability and experience in interior painting is a requirement • The ability to problem solve and think outside the square • Be proactive in our health and safety programme and ensure our policy is followed • An understanding of plumbing, building and or electrical systems would be an advantage • Responsible for our internal audits and compliance schedule • Ordering and distribution of supplies

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FIXED TERM (TERMS 3 & 4 2016) We are looking for an experienced and passionate junior school teacher for a newly formed Year 1 class.

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The great thing about joining us at the Marlborough District Council is you’ll really enjoy the best of both worlds.

That’s because in addition to the rewarding career you’ll have as part of our progressive council, you’ll also have access to the renowned lifestyle our region boasts. Its work/life balance at its best and it can be yours.

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellence in customer service and have the ability to manage multi-tasks without compromising quality.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 29 June 2016.

Applications should be made online via our website, www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz. www.marlborough.govt.nz

Production team members / machine oPerators

WineWorks Marlborough is experiencing an exciting period of growth and has expanded to meet increased productivity and manufacturing demands. As a result of this we are seeking applicants for the roles of Production Team Members and Machine Operators to join our team. We have full time positions available on both our Day Shift (5am to 5pm) and Night Shift (5pm to 5am).

The Team Member positions will be entry level where the successful applicant will commence their career at WineWorks learning the basics of our production and progressing as they learn. The Machine Operator positions will be responsible for day to day operation, changeover and basic maintenance of our bottling equipment.

The ideal candidates for these positions will be eager to work as part of a dynamic team, thrive on challenges and have a great work ethic to get in and get the job done. In return WineWorks Marlborough can offer you a stable future supporting an important local industry Applicants for this role must have the following abilities, skills and experience • Be reliable, punctual, have their own transport and be able to work 12 hour shifts • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be able to work well under pressure, multi-tasking as required • A positive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong results focused work ethic • Be an excellent team player • Have an eye for detail and good observation skills • Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to consistently meet deadlines • Ability to be professional and helpful to our valued clients and provide a high standard of service • Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills, able to communicate clearly and positively • Have a level of mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills • A basic level of computer literacy • Health and Safety conscious • Willingness to learn and develop within the role All applicants MUST be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Resident status as determined by New Zealand immigration department. WineWorks has a drug and alcohol policy and the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment screening.

To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz. Please apply on line via the employment tab on our website, completing the WineWorks’ application form in full and submitting with a current CV, detailing the shift you are interested in applying for.

Applications close 30th June 2016

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Friday June 17, 2016 church notice

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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BOUWKNEGT, Hendrik Geert (Henk): On Thursday June 16 2016, at Aberleigh Rest Home. Aged 86 years. A loved husband, father, father-in-law, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. Messages may be sent to 10 Karina Crescent, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to all the staff at Aberleigh Rest Home for their love, care and support of Henk. By request a private cremation has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz McINTYRE, Alexander Hugh (Alex): On Wednesday June 15 2016, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Connie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Lachlan and Gill, Andy, Duncan and Jude, and Flora. Cherished Grandad of Holly and Ben, and Tim; Caitlin; and Olivia. Loved brother of Jim, Bob (deceased), Isabel, Catherine (Kit), Doris, Rod, and Grace.

Special thanks to the staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for the wonderful care given to Alex. Messages may be sent to The McIntyre Family, 46 Fulton Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. A service for Alex will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Monday June 20 2016, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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JARDEN, Leslie Maurice (Les): Passed away on Wednesday June 15 2016, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 67 years. Loved son of the late June and Mike Jarden. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Annette and Kelvin Watson. Loved uncle and uncle-in-law of Trina and Steve, Shayne and Lisa, and James and Susy. Loved great uncle of his grand nieces and nephews. The family wish to thank the staff at Ashwood Park Retirement Village for their care of Les. Messages to Mrs A. Watson, 865 Depot Road, Oxford 7495. A memorial service for Les will be held at Ashwood Park Retirement Village at 11am on Monday June 20 2016.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz ORPWOOD, Jenny (nee Neal). Died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Monday June 13 2016. Aged 71 years. Much cherished Mum of Lisa. Much loved daughter of the late Doss and Ted, and a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend. Messages to 28 Pitchill Street, Blenheim 7201.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. John Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 467 Blenheim 7240. A service for Jenny will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 1.00pm on Saturday June 18 2016, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Friday June 17, 2016

Welsh dragon fails to fire sports The Chiefs 40-7 win over Wales reflects more poorly on the Welsh than it heaps praise on the Chiefs.

Even for a midweek team, Warren Gatland’s tourists were hardly a second string side.

There were numerous test players and several backing up from the first test defeat to New Zealand just 72 hours earlier.

The Chiefs were also under strength, missing eight frontline players, yet the game looked like men against boys.

It surely wasn’t the homecoming Waikato man Gatland expected.

The winner was understandable, New Zealand has an abundance of rugby riches, so the Chiefs

winning was fine but it’s the way the Welsh lost that was most concerning for them.

They showed little flair on attack despite a 15 minute period on attack and their defence could not handle the X factor of the Chiefs.

Heck, they couldn’t even handle an ageing Stephen Donald.

A national team should not lose a midweek game by 30 points, it’s inexcusable.

They made Donald look like a champion.

Heck, the Welsh made most of the Chiefs backline look like All Blacks in waiting.

Credit to the Chiefs defence though, it was phenomenal in

the face of some unimaginative Welsh attack.

The result killed a lot of interest in the second test and almost killed off the third as a spectacle all together.

Who would pay to see this Welsh team now they have been humbled by a Super Rugby franchise?

A win in the last two test matches is the only way Wales can salvage some pride from this tour.

Since they have not beaten the All Blacks since 1953, that doesn’t seem likely against an All Blacks team that will undoubtedly get better for its second game together of 2016.

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Witherlea rippa rugby reps undefeated

By Cathie Bell Witherlea School were the champions of the day at Tuesday’s Year 5 and 6 Rippa Rugby tournament.

Witherlea School’s Year 6 Rippa Rugby Team took home the winners’ trophy, after they went undefeated through their group matches and then beat Saint Mary’s, Springlands and Fairhall in the playoffs.

Top try scorers were Hugh Robinson (playing at 15) and Will Flynn(playing at 10).

They will now travel to Nelson next Tuesday to face the other regional winners.

If they win that tournament, they qualify for the National Rippa Event to be held in Wellington later in the year.

Tuesday’s tournament was held in good weather, and the 20 teams of nine and ten year-olds enjoyed themselves.

Many young players ditched their shoes, playing bare-footed, a great New Zealand tradition.

inbrief Make a splash and have a go Tomorrow Blenheim Swimming Club encourages all young swimmers to “have a go.”

The club is opening the doors of competitive swimming to all those eight and over who don their goggles and swim caps for the evening.

From 5-6pm at Stadium 2000, those confident enough to swim in a 25m competition pool are invited to slip on a pair of togs and dive in.

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If you find Mastermind a walk in the park head down to the Renwick Rugby Club on Saturday June 25.

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The best part? Free food with supper provided even for the losers.

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