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Glen Mawson and Neil Webb check out a car for a warrant of fitness at the Blenheim Testing Station.

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By Chris Tobin “I’d like to get Gerry Brownlee into our pit and I’d show him.

There’s some scary stuff coming off the road.”

Blenheim Testing Station Neil Webb is commenting on the vehicles he and his staff check over each day and to proposals by Transport Minister Mr Brownlee’s National Government to change warrant of fitness testing.

Missing suspension bolts, tyres which looked fine on the outside but inside were split; people deliberately modifying their brakes to allow them to do burn-outs, suspension parts held together by vice clips, were some of the problems Mr Webb and his staff have uncovered inspecting vehicles. Continued page 2.

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Clock tower receives check over The foundations of Blenheim’s historic War Memorial Clock Tower in Seymour Square have been checked over this week.

On Wednesday and yesterday engineers took penetrometer readings to assess the soil profile under the clock tower to find out just how secure the structure would be in a major earthquake.

“The records from the 1920s when the clock tower was built give little indication of the pile capacity in the construction of the 16-metre stone tower,” said Mark Wheeler, manager of the Marlborough District Council’s assets and services department.

“Since the clock tower was built we have had the Napier

earthquake and now the Christchurch quakes and much has been learned about the way our early buildings respond in a major shake,” he said.

“We’re taking that into account as we endeavour to maintain this monument to the standard required today.”

Mr Wheeler said structural tests taken on the clock tower earlier in the year indicated that it was more sound than what was originally thought.

However, further work would be required to bring the foundations closer to the standards required by the modern building code.

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“If Joe Public saw the faults we found they’d be shocked,” Mr Webb said.

The Ministry of Transport is proposing that new cars would get their first check two years after being sold, with subsequent checks at four years and six years.

After that, they would need a warrant of fitness every year.

The current requirement for a WoF every six months on cars over six years old would be pushed out to 12 months.

Mr Webb acknowledged that he had a vested interest in not seeing the proposals proceeding since it would impact on his business but he was concerned from a safety point of view.

The Motor Trade Association is also concerned for this same reason and has been running a national campaign headed by motoring personality Greg Murphy opposing the Government’s proposals.

This is supported also by Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) .

“We’re really worried about the Govern-

ment proposals,” VTNZ communications manager Renee Campbell-Smith said from Wellington.

“We have to focus on safety and we’re backing the MTA.” The Automobile Association has attacked the Greg Murphy-led campaign with the claim that it has been motivated by profit, not safety.

The changes are part of Government proposals to lower annual vehicle compliance, registration and licensing costs. Public submissions close on October 31.

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‘Better signage needed’

By Chris Tobin Cafe owner Fran Roche will be glad when new toilets will be built to replace the old Queen St toilet block which has been demolished to make way for a new pocket park in central Blenheim.

Fran said because her business was located in a small mall off Market St, people thought a public toilet was available there.

“They’re coming to look for a toilet and we have to explain to them that we’re in business, not to direct people to toilets.”

She allowed people to use her toilet but that was costing her money.

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“We need to have signs up to tell people where the toilets are.”

The Marlborough District Council demolished the Queen St toilet block at the beginning of last month to make way for a new pocket park.

The council has advised people can use a toilet at the nearby Countdown supermarket in Seymour St, and toilets in the ground floor of the parking building in Alfred St. The pocket park is expected to be completed shortly before Christmas. New toilets will be built on the northern edge of the park. fran Roche says providing a toilet for the public is costing her money.

Making her mark in fashion

By Annabelle Latz Taking up origami is a part of the bold statement being made at Shanghai Fashion Week.

C a r o l y n Ta y l o r , f r o m Blenheim, is in China at the moment, displaying a collection of garments she made herself.

Currently studying fashion at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin, the 21 year-old is one of six students from her course who has made the exciting trip to China.

T he for mer Ma rlborough Girls’ College student said her style of clothes she is displaying

had a theme of resort wear.

“It took me three weeks to come up with the end solution.

It’s an all white collection, and free flowing. I wanted to make a statement, so the necklace is very structural, and made from origami,” said Carolyn.

One of the skirts she is displaying is also made of origami.

Complimenting her garments will be jewelry she has made from metal, with plenty of bold pieces like triangles.

“I want to get into jewelry; I want to start up a business in the future.”

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Carolyn has always loved anything to do with fashion, such as painting, scrapbooking, and design.

She was looking forward to seeing what other young people were up to at Shanghai.

“There will be young designers from all over the world.”

The event runs for nine days.

She said the fashion industry intertwines with ideas like sustainability, and New Zealand’s market is a growing one.

“It’s very important to have your own unique style, I would like to become part of that.”

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 10 km north-east of Taupo on Wednesday and was felt here in Marlborough.

GeoNet reported the tremor at a depth of 110 km.

The quake was felt across a number of areas in the North Island.

RapauRa celebRates About 200 people are expected to attend the 150th jubilee of Rapaura School this weekend. Several people are travelling from Australia and one person is coming from as far as Denmark.

Master of ceremonies is past pupil Murray Robinson, who attended the school between 1947 and 1955.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman will officially open the jubilee tomorrow morning.

A wine and cheese event will be held this evening at the school hall where old photos and memorabilia will be on display.

Tomorrow from 10am-1pm will feature a decade march past, school displays and cutting the jubilee cake followed by an informal BBQ. A dinner will be held in the evening at the Marlborough Convenstion Centre.

A jubilee tree will be planted at 10am on Sunday.

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Discussions have been held with a Wellington property developer regarding the possibility of building a 150-room hotel in Blenheim.

Destination Marlborough general manager Tracy Johnston, Marlborough Travel owner and Marlborough Chamber of Commerce second vice-president Chris Godsiff and a Blenheim construction company were involved in the discussions in Blenheim on Wednesday.

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Three Blenheim cafés in compeTiTion

Shelly’s Café & Larder, Chantilly Café, and Chequers are in the running for the top prize in the New Zealand Café of the Year competition.

The competition calls for each café entering to have at least one dish on their menu incorporating both Wattie’s Baked Beans and Kiwi Bacon.

T he win n ing ca fé will be announced in November and will receive media exposure through Food in a Minute worth over $100,000.

moBile inTerneT usage increases

According to Statistics New Zealand the total number of Internet connections via a mobile phone increased by a third to more than 2.5 million over the past year.

The total number of subscribers with data caps of 50 gigabytes (GB) or more increased by almost 800 percent this year, while those with no data caps increased by more than 270 percent.

$6.1m upgrade planned for brewing facilities

By Robbie Parkes Moa Beer brewing facilities are anticipated to undergo a $6.1 million expansion, with work expected to begin if not this side of Christmas, early next year.

The Blenheim-based brewers are looking to expand their brewing facilities and capacity with funding from capital it expects to raise through an NZX share float.

“We have been able to come up with a figure of $6.1m for the build and that’s based on the main components for the brewery and how that matched with our forecast,” said Moa marketing manager Sunil Unka.

He said the new facility could take six to eight months to complete and is anticipated to be finished by the third quarter of next year.

“It hinged a little bit on the IPO (initial public offering) and how successful that was.”

He said the IPO has taken up

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a lot of attention, but the focus is back to business as usual and the extension of the facilities, given the response to the IPO. According to Moa’s prospectus, under its existing production schedule, monthly sales volumes are forecast to exceed the brewery’s current capacity around the middle of the 2014 financial year.

“It’s just been a matter of time with the brewery,” said Mr Unka.

The $6.1m investment includes the larger brewery facilities, additional tanks and a high speed bottle filling machine, which is estimated to provide capacity of up to 50,000 cases per month, according to Moa’s prospectus.

Mr Unka said Moa’s role as the official beer of the 2012

Olympic team highlighted areas of growth for the New Zealand brewery.

“We had a pretty overwhelmingly good reaction to our Olympic sponsorship back here in New Zealand and also in London itself.

“We sent a couple of guys over to Australia at the start of the year to look afte the market there.”

A brand ambassador had also been working in the United States market, he said.

“We kind of expect those markets to continue to grow.” moa Brewing company founder Josh scott with gold medal olympian Joseph sullivan during the company's run as the official beer of the nZ 2012 olympic team. Photo supplied.

New Save Mart site opens today

By Robbie Parkes Blenheim Save Mart has moved to its new premises in the former Trents Warehouse building on Stuart St, with doors opening today.

Save Mart Christchurch area manager Scott Morris and a small team have been fitting out the building on the 7400 square metre site for the last three weeks to accomodate the move.

The building was in good condition when they began, they only had to knock down a few offices, and give it a fresh paint job, “bits and pieces,” he said.

The new location had doubled the size of the store, Scott added, putting it on par with other sites across the country.

“She’s definitely a big job.

“There’s heaps of storage space too.”

Not all of the building space will be taken up by Save Mart.

Doonans Cleaning Rag Service - under the same ownership, will operate out of the site too.

More than 10,000 extra items of clothing had been brought in from other stores to bulk up the Blenheim stock.

Blenheim Save Mart manager Barbara Turner said staff had been moving stock from the old store

on the corner of Henry and Arthur Streets since Wednesday night.

“It is a big move, and it’ll be good,” she said.

Barbara estimates the store had been at its previous location for 12 years.

She said the old site was very small, especially in terms of storage.

“There’s more working space for the girls, and it will be great for the customers too.”

“It’s really, really good for the area.”

She said more staff would eventually be employed.

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Great uncles were great men Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Miranda Chaytor has thousands of words and dozens of photos at her family home near Springcreek, about her great uncles D’arcy Chaytor and Edward Chaytor.

This weekend, these two men will be remembered at Marlborough’s Boer War memorial, at Tua Marina cemetery.

It will commemorate the departure of the first troops to leave our shores for the Boer War and to remember the eleven Marlborough casualties of that conflict.

The South African War (or Second Anglo-Boer War) took place between 1899-1902, and was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops.

The eldest son of John and Emma Chaytor, Edward, was born in 1868.

There were 13 children in the Cheytor family, of which five were boys, including Miranda’s grandfather Lawrence.

After the first five children were born, the Chaytor family moved from their farm in inland Kaikoura, to Marshlands near Blenheim, where they established a large farming operation.

Miranda, who has lived nearly

her whole life at the family property down Chaytors Rd, remembers spending lots of time with her great-aunts Constance and Isabel, D’arcy and Edward’s two youngest sisters.

“They were very gutsy kind of pioneering women,” she said.

All of Miranda’s four great uncles and great grandfather were involved in military life.

T he f i rst cont i ngent of Blenheim Mounted Rifles was led by Lieutenant D’acrcy Chaytor, and his brother Lieutenant Edward Chaytor also served.

During the course of the conflict, the Marlborough Mounted Rifles sent 60 men with the various New Zealand contingents to South Africa.

D’arcy succeeded his brother as captain of the corps in 1901, and was a very popular and capable man.

But it was Edward who a book was written about, in which he was described as ‘arguably the best military commander that New Zealand has produced.’

Fiery Ted, Anzac Commander, written by Michael Smith, talks about Edward during his two tours he did of South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War where he commanded mounted troops, becoming New Zealand’s

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Miranda Chaytor's great uncles Edward Chaytor and D'Arcy Chaytor will be remembered at a memorial service this weekend at Marlborough's Boer War memorial.

first fully trained staff officer and then the Wellington Military District commander, becoming Adjutant General, his strong leadership in World War One where he was given an independent multi-national force, his role in re-establishing the New Zealand Army, and his big role in establishing the New Zealand Airforce.

Although both men grew up and were educated in Nelson

and Marlborough, they both spent the remainder of their life in England, after the two wars.

“They had a real colonial start, they were industrialists,” said Miranda.

Wreaths will be laid at 10am at the memorial service, led by Marlborough RSA president Ernie Thomson, with RSA vice president Peter Slape as guest speaker.

The first phase of the police’s annual operation targeting cannabis across Tasman District has started.

Detective Sergeant Brett Greer said police were asking rural property owners and those who were out tramping, hunting or fishing to keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity.

“If there are vehicles parked in remote locations, or you see people heading out with garden implements, take down the details and let us know.

“Detective Sergeant Greer said a lot of the police success in tracking drug growers stemmed from information coming from members of the community.

“People who live in rural areas know who should be hanging around and who looks a bit out of place. We know from past experience that the types of people out putting in cannabis plots will have no qualms taking a sift through your farm sheds as well.

“You don’t want your neighbourhood to be the preferred growing location, so don’t make it easy for these people.”

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No one will judge you for struggling with your babies. A lot of us are going thru similar situation. Child youth and family are awesome. Open your heart and accept their help. Its not a bad thing, they will get you out of a scarey rut and give professional versus riGhT guidance to help you move forward. (Drugs Verse Drink) Verse? Don’t Obvious you didn’t have that around you mean versus? you before. You will be fine.

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Dear Ed, Fully agree a new terminal is needed for Blenheim (Blenheim Sun, October 17).

Some years ago I worked as a ‘general dogsbody’ for Air2 there.

Even then overcrowding was a problem and I believe a purpose built airport terminal on the southern side of the airfield is an absolute must.

I have watched overcrowding in the terminal building and some fairly interesting manouvres by aircraft on the tarmac.

Let’s get Blenheim into the 21st century with a new terminal.

Peter Wright Seddon

Ed’s note: The RNZAF was asked to comment by the Sun regarding the planned expansion of the terminal.

A defence spokesman replied: “The NZDF supports the intent to make greater use of the airfield and improve terminal facilities.

The RNZAF works closely with Marlborough Airport Limited to ensure that our operations are compatible and there is no conflict between the civil airport operation and military activities at Woodbourne.”

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‘Time to look ahead’ Dear Ed, As a retired SATCO from the Woodbourne Control Tower, I would like to strongly agree with the sentiments expressed by Gerry Hey and Rob Jackson.

During the 10 years I was in ATC at Woodbourne, I frequently expressed my opinion on the site for a airport terminal and a control tower.

It took many years but at last the new control tower was built in a position where the air traffic was always in the face of the controller.

It is obvious that a terminal should be adjacent to the control tower.

Airport users would be separated from Defence and traffic would be diverted off highway 6 to New Renwick Road with obvious connections from both east and west

on established roads.

There would be more than ample room for vehicle parking and an apron which could be expanded to take more and larger aircraft.

It would also be feasible at some stage to lengthen the runways sufficently to take fully loaded international jet aircraft, giving the Top of the South a more convenient international airport.

Besides the on-site works it would only require a taxiway opposite the present one and a bridge across the stream for the road connecting the airport terminal to New Renwick Road.

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5 minutes with: matt hellriegel

Q A Q A

What is your favourite food?

My top 10 is filled mostly with Mum’s creations but my old man’s meat loaf would probably be my death row meal. In fact we might start serving it at Ritual.

What makes you smile?

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Kind words and flattery.

What’s your pet hate?

What did the last guy say?

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Your favoured holiday destination?

Most weekends I holiday down to Biddy Kates for a spot of Guinness and some yarns. Sunshine’s overrated.

What’s your favourite music?

Fire of Love by The Gun Club is my favourite record.

It was also the inspiration behind the name ‘Ritual’ and the imagery associated with it. Oh, and anything by Fela Kuti.

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

I have a crush on Helen Mirren.

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Who would you invite to dinner?

My flatmates Jason Bradshaw and Vincent Redwood are great company. They have real jobs too and they’re much more insightful than me. You should probably interview them.

What’s next on your wish list?

I’d love to spark a live music scene in Blenheim.

A saying you like to live by?

Once I heard a friend say “Always learning”.

I liked it so I stole it.

Turns out he didn’t even make it up.

Glitz and glamour galore The dance floor was graced in all its glory at last Saturday evening’s Glitz and Glamour in the Vines ball.

About 160 people attended the fundraising event for Hospice Marlborough, which raised thousands of dollars.

It was held at The Winery in Riverlands.

Debby Jensen and Donna Tupouto’a from Hair by Kardos organised it, and were very proud of their efforts, and that of everyone involved.

“Hospice Marlborough is a community based facility, and we really need to help them,” said Debby, who was thrilled with the turnout, and support for the auction.

“The wine bottles in the auction raised $10,000 alone,” she said.

They hope to run another event like this one in the future, they just need to sort out a new venue, as The Winery in Riverlands is due to close.

“Hopefully something will come out the woodwork,” she said.

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The awards recognise the most sustainable organisation in the world.

Yealands is one of 36 businesses world-wide to be nominated, and is one of six nominated for the Most Sustainable Medium Business section.

It is the only New Zealand company, and the only wine company, to be shortlisted.

Peter Yealands said the whole team at Yealands is absolutely thrilled, and will be even more so if they win the big prize.

“It’s always been my goal to be recognised as the most sustainable business in the world.

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Love and sport go the distance

By Robbie Parkes He plays for Whitehead, she plays for Blenheim, but a love of bowls and other sports has been a big part of Cyril and Barbara Roughan’s 63 years of marriage.

The Blenheim couple celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary this Labour Day, and a passion for sport is something they have always had in common.

“We’ve had a very sporty and active life,” said Barbara.

“It kept us busy and kept us going.”

Both Cyril and Barbara have played bowls for a number of years, while Barbara ventured into tennis and squash, even completing 25 womens’ triathlons.

“I got all my children playing squash too,” she said.

Two of their sons carried on with the sport, and now nine grandchildren have taken it up too.

A keen interest in the outdoors has also

been a big part of their lives.

“In the early days we had a caravan and did a lot of travelling around, and about every year we would take the family away,” said Cyril.

Cyril and Barbara met in Nelson when he was a painter and she was a typist at the post office.

They moved to Blenheim in 1949 and married that same year.

The couple are proud to say they have six children, 21 grandchildren, and eight, going on nine, great-grandchildren.

“It’s just looking after each other and living each day at a time,” said Barbara, on the key to their amazing life together.

“Live within your means,” adds Cyril.

A saying Barbara’s mother used to tell her was, don’t do things others do, do what you know is right.

“We’ve lived by that you could say.”

Cyril and Barbara Roughan have a lot of special memories together from their 63 years of marriage.

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After being closed for four months due to earthquake concerns, the historic St Mary’s Catholic Church in Maxwell St, Blenheim, is to be used again.

Parish priest Fr Bill Warwick led parishioners after last Sunday’s 10am mass to mark the return to the church which was built in 1878.

“It’s good to be back but there’s work to do and we’ll get on with it,” he said.

Wellington archdiocese spokesman David Mullin said the St Mary’s church community decided to return to the church after an assessment had been completed.

Strenghtening work would still be required on the church and the costs would be significant.

“At this stage it’s impossible to say just how much the cost will be,” Mr Mullin said.

“A working group has been established at the church to decide the future strengthening and upgrading work.

Other general maintenance work also has to be completed.

The church has a No 1 category from the Historic Places Trust which means it has major historical significance.

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- weekend event guide Friday 19th OctOber

The Muslim Association of Marlborough Inc Friday (Jummah) prayers every week between 12pm – 2pm, upstairs meeting room at Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred St, Benheim. (Space for ladies also). For details contact: Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275.

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette.

Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

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

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

nibbles at Linkwater Hall, 1357 Queen Charlotte Rd. Main auction starts at 7pm. Exciting range of well known, established and emerging artists.

All mediums of artwork represented. Tickets $15 per adult from Linkwater school. Ph: 5742 200 or 574 2806.

Marlborough Motocross Championships Fabians ValleyRoad, Northbank all classes, junior, senior and veterans racing from 9am both days mmcc.co.nz for more information.

All Makes Car & Bike Show Picton School (Cnr York St and Broadway) 10am-3pm. If you have a special vehicle that you would like to display contact Sharon 573 8109 or Leeanne 573 8529. $5 per car. Gold coin entry. Combined fundraiser for Picton School and Coastguard Marlborough.

Scrapbook Workshop Vintage Car Club, Brawyshaw Park 10am till 4pm. Email: carole.s@xtra.co.nz

Tango Lessons Improvers, 7pm, Basics 8.30pm. Nurses Hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667.

Orchid Society Wesley Centre 1.30pm. Rosie 578 3490.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888.

Mini Putt & Merry-go-round Picton foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am.

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

Liz 027 748 6666.

Kaikoura Schoolyard Market 9am-1pm Kaikoura Primary School, in hall if wet.

Tunes for Tots Preschool music sessions. Morning tea. 9.30am and 10.30am. Nativity Church Hall. $2 Family.

578 3909.

Kidzone Riverside Community House, 3pm till 5pm (Closes school holidays).

Saturday 20th OctOber A Day at the Park Family event at Pollard park 12-4pm. Face painting and bouncy castles for children, sausage sizzle, salad, refreshments, and a Gospel themed family concert. Rowan: 577 6188 or 021 0233 8222.

A Night at the Theatre Family event at the Civic Theatre from 7pm9pm. More great gospel music, further accounts of God’s healing power, three 15 minute Bible presentations on salvation and healing, supper provided afterwards.

Rapaura School 150 Years 10 am-1pm official opening, decade marchpast, photos, school displays and entertainment, cutting jubilee cake, morning tea, bbq lunch. 6pm at Marl Convention Centre, three course meal $70.

Linkwater School’s 9th Annual fund raising Fine Arts Auction - 5pm with viewing/drinks and

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, Open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, Guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

Marlborough Bunch Riders Every Sunday 9am from Cycleworld, Charles St. Catering for cyclists of all abilities. For a social ride for two hours or less, and a coffee and chat to finish, just turn up.

Ulysses Club Lake Rotoiti for a picnic lunch. Meet at the Blenheim Railway Station - south end - at 10.45am, ride departs at 11am. Prospective members welcome.

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

Kaikoura Cycling Club Weekly from the Kaikoura West End car park.

9.00am.

People’s Sunday Market Every Sunday, Noel Leeming carpark 10am1pm. Whitebait, plants, free range eggs, perennials, shrubs, asparagus, apples, woodware, handcrafts, jewellery, preserves, chutneys, vegetable plants.

Rail Sail Picton Foreshore 10am-4pm – Miniature trains and yachts.

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

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Sunday 21St OctOber Linkwater School’s fund raising Fun Day 10am-2pm, Linkwater School grounds, 1357 Queen Charlotte Rd. Bouncy castle, crafts, BBQ and all day cafe, white elephant, entertainment and children’s games/races. Chocolate wheel, rides, silent auction, plants. Fun and bargains galore for all the family. Ph 574 2200 or 574 2806 for details.

Rapaura School 150 Years 10am blessing and jubilee tree planting

Friday: the edwin Fox Ma centre, Picton, open ev ritime eryday from 9am.

Marlborough Farmers Market 9am till noon every Sunday. A&P show grounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

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

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

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Motocross Saturday: Marlborough lleyroad, Va s ian Fab , ips championsh ior, senior northbank all classes, jun 9am both m fro ing and veterans rac re informadays mmcc.co.nz for mo tion.

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

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

Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park.

Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book.

Free admission.

Riverside Railway Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm and 3pm for Beaver Station Central Blenheim.

Return trip takes about one hour. Adults $8, Child $4 CASH ONLY. Chris 578 3211 or John 578 1621.

Sunday: Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers, brayshaw Park , open workshop 1-4pm, every 1st Sunday of the month.

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Tasting for the best wine Entry numbers were slightly down at the Marlborough Wine Competition held earlier this week, compared to last year’s event.

It was a reflection on this year’s smaller yield, not lack of interest from the industry.

That was the message from Belinda Jackson, of Wine Competition Ltd, who directs the event with business partner Margaret Cresswell.

Held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, last year saw just more than 400 wines from the region being entered in the competition, and this year saw just under 400.

“The competition has been really well received from the winery producers from word go.

“They really understand what we’re trying to achieve.”

Belinda said the competition was about providing a platform to show what Marlborough’s sub regions are producing, in terms of

diversity of Sauvignon Blanc and other varieties.

The three sub regions being represented at the competition is Awatere Valley, Southern Valleys and Wairau Valley.

“We want to offer a broader representation of what our region is about,” said Belinda.

Jeff Clarke, head wine maker at Ara Wines led the judging, with a panel of predominantly Marlborough winemakers, and Ralph Kyte-Powell, a very highlyregarded Melbourne-based wine writer.

“Australia is a very important market for us, and Ralph will give a very clear snapshot of Marlborough,” said Belinda.

Money raised from tastings on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings went to Riding for the Disabled, and a wine auction of unopened bottles was put in a charitable trust set up by the company, to further develop the industry.

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Marlborough Environment Awards Last Chance to Enter!

There is one week left to enter the Marlborough Environment Awards, which aim to showcase businesses, community groups and individuals who are doing their bit for the environment.

Get some recognition for your hard work, meet other like minded people at the Awards dinner and field days. Awards are worth $1000-$3000 and there is a category for everyone; • Farming • Forestry • Winegrowing/Horticulture • Landscape/Habitat Enhancement • Business Innovation • Community Innovation/ Sustainable Living Entries close on Friday October 26, 2012.

Entry form online www.marlborough.govt.nz or contact Awards co-ordinator: Bev Doole bev.doole@clear.net.nz Ph: 03 570 5233

“We are hoping to have in the region of $40,000 going back into the industry, we must enhance the New Zealand wine industry.”

At the end of the week medal winners will be announced.

Trophies will be awarded at a dinner on November 10, at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Belinda and Margaret are no strangers to wine competitions.

They direct the very successful Speigleau International Wine Competition, which celebrated its second event last month.

Held in Marlborough, it attracted 1100 New Zealand and offshore entries including wines from Spain, Portugal, France, South America, and Italy.

“We were delighted with everything about the competition, it was very successful,” said Belinda.

She said it was the first year they had trophy sponsors, including Silver Fern Farms, Singapore Airlines, and Scenic Hotels.

Ralph Kyte-Powell, a top wine writer in Melbourne, was on the judging panel at the Marlborough Wine Competition this week. Photo & story by

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Enthusiastic about Emus

By Annabelle Latz Robbie McCabe has hatched dozens of emu eggs over the years for others.

A year ago he decided to keep two.

Darbie and Joan are easy to please, and with a healthy diet of grain, peas, wheat, apples and lettuce, and shelter for the heat and cold, they are perfectly happy at their Grovetown home.

Robbie had canaries in Antrim, Northern Ireland, before he moved to New Zealand nearly 40 years ago.

“I’ve always liked birds, the feathered kind,” he said.

He moved to Marlborough 40 years ago, where he worked with his brother who started up McCabes Meat Butcher.

An emu egg is equivalent to 14 hen’s eggs, and takes 70 minutes to boil one.

“It can take three days to

eat one,” he said.

Incubation happens in a series of warm boxes in a brood room.

He also has pheasant, quail and red leg partridge.

Humidity stays at 30%, and rises to 65 - 70 percent just before hatching.

“It’s easier for the bird to break the shell when it’s warmer.”

Room temperature is at 72 degrees Celsius.

“I whistled at them before they were even born.

You whistle to see if there is a bird in there, and they whistle back at you. It’s the first noise they hear.”

Double jointed knees means they kick well.

“They can kick from everywhere – front, back and sideways.”

Robbie said they are easily stressed birds, but happy in their own safe environment.

“In the summer I put the hose in with them, they lie down and roll around.”

Above: Robbie McCabe hatches dozens of eggs of different bird breeds for other people each breeding season, and has kept two emus for himself.

Green awards recognition Yealands Estate is amongst the short list for nominees for this year’s International Green Awards in London.

The awards recognise the most sustainable organisation in the world.

Yealands is one of 36 businesses world-wide to be nominated, and is one of six nominated for the Most Sustainable Medium Business section.

It is the only New Zealand company, and the only wine company, to be shortlisted.

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Aiming for strong swim

Fundraising dinner for family of Aaron Biggs

A fundraising dinner for the family of Aaron Biggs will take place on Friday November 2, at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Organised by staff at Isabel Vineyard, in Renwick, the dinner is for their former workmate; Aaron passed away on September 22, after a short and viscious battle with colon and liver cancer.

Money raised from the dinner and auction will help his wife Melissa, and their three year-old daughter Lily.

Beauty packs, magnums of wine, and weekends away are just some of the items already included in the auction.

Tickets are $55 per person or a table of 10 is $500.

To book tickets, or provide auction items, please contact Ruth Thompson on 03 572 8300 or at ruth@isabelvineyard.com

By Annabelle Latz Jeremy McKenzie Jeremy McKenzie is hoping his extra hours in the pool will pay off at this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Auckland.

He will race in the 35-39 age group competition, against about 100 of the best triathletes in the world.

With his run phase basically taken care of due to his natural ability in that discipline, he has spent a lot of time in the water in preparation for this event.

“If I come out of the water in a good position I’ll feel good, rather than having to chase.”

Jeremy’s age group race is on you need to be strong at every discipline.

Monday, comprising of a 1500m “I’m hoping for a good strong run, which swim, 40km bike, and a 10km run.

He is aiming to be amongst the top third af- is what I love.”

Jeremy’s background is more leaned toter the swim, and a top twenty overall finish.

“I’m aiming for good transitions; there will wards multi sport, and is a well known name be a big emphasis on the bike and gaining a in the Speight’s Coast to Coast.

“I guess racing for New Zealand in triathlon decent position there.”

Jeremy prefers the hills for running, but said will be cool, it will be great to be part of this as it is his strongest phase, he will cope okay big event.”

Jeremy is training for Wanaka Iron Man with the fast and flat course he will be dealt in January. in Auckland.

More than 3000 competitors will be at the Although he would have liked to have had more time for his running training, Jeremy ITU World Triathlon Grand Final which said his big swimming training effort might starts today.

The elite section will include big names mean he can shave off a couple of minutes in the first phase of the race, which he hopes like Andrea Hewitt, Kate McIlroy and Kris Gemmell, who will be racing on Saturday will help with his overall placing.

“Triathlons these days are very competitive, and Sunday.

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PHILLIPS, Samuel Mana (Sam, Paka, Daddy Sam) — On October 14, 2012, in Christchurch. Aged 32 years.

Dearly loved husband of Carleen, adored and devoted father of Regan and Sam, cherished son and son-in-law of Terewa and Julie, Dianne and Manu Manihera, Derek and the late Janey Cordes. Much loved brother and brotherin-law of Kamena and Richard, Ariana, Nicolai and Shannon; Hayden, Toby and Kristy, Kristy and Cody. Beloved grandson of Jim and Dianna Karaka, Kate Hardie and his late Taua. A loved and loving uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Sam was a much loved nephew and cousin and special nephew of Uncle Hem. In lieu of flowers, a koha (donation) would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to The Phillips Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A service for Sam will be held at the Renwick Community Memorial Hall, 39 High Street, Renwick at 10am Saturday October 20, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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NEWMAN, Avis Mary: On Wednesday October 17, 2012 at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, surrounded by her family. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ritchie and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Noel Thompson, Faye and Kevin Thompson. Dearly loved Nana of Aaron and Jacinda, Rebecca and Kerry, Sally and Tony, Richard and Mary-Jane.

Treasured “Nana Snif” of Tahlia, Finn, Archie and Lexi, Daniel and Samantha.

Messages to 81 Grove Road, Blenheim 7201 or PO Box 28, Blenheim 7240.

Special thanks to Waterlea Rest Home and Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village for all their care and support over the past six years. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Society Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Avis will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim at 1.30 p.m. Tuesday October 23, followed by interment at Upper Wairau Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN BLENHEIM FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

MICHAEL, Megyn-Joy (7lb 11oz): 21 September, 2012

EXTON, Rodney Thomas, Ex. RAFL4261310; Rtd Flight Sergeant, RNZAF- N84836: On October 18, 2012 at Fairview Hospital, peacefully, after a short illness. In the presence of his loving wife and daughter. Aged 71 years young. Soulmate of 50 years and the best husband to Judi, father and father-in-law to Kate, Sue and Peter, grandfather to Rachel, Nicole and Sophie, and special friend to Fiona, Mike, Phoebe, and Sam; Chris and Jodie; the late Alan Jameson; and Peter, Heather, Abbie and the late Pippa Jameson, and all his many friends in the Air Force and NMIT. Beloved son of the late George and Mary Exton, and cherished brother of Douglas and Lawrence and families. Will be sorely missed but forever remembered and cherished. (Line break) His wicked sense of humour will remain with us forever. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff of Fairview Hospital, Hospice Marlborough and Wairau Hospital for their loving care and attention to Rod over these past few months. You are simply the best.

(Line break) Special thanks to Dr Andrew Wilson for his care and support over the past 12 years. Messages to 2/16 Brian Bary Street, Blenheim 7201. Garden flowers only please but donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. Funeral details to be advised.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz HARVEY, Eric Francis (Tiger): On Monday October 15, 2012, at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village. Aged 74 years.

Only son of the late Frank and Rose Harvey (Picton), brother and brother-in-law of Ann and Cecil Meynell (Ashburton).

Friend of Barry. By request, a private cremation will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Death Notices MAULE, Jill: 8 October, 2012 WEBBY, Alan Richmond: 9 October, 2012 ARNOLD, Brian: 9 October, 2012 COLLINGS, Clifford Arthur Edgar (Cliff): 9 October, 2012 ATKINSON, Edward (Ted): 12 October, 2012 HOLMES, Brian Norris: 11 October, 2012 McMILLAN, Joyce Emily: 12 October, 2012 FRAME, Mary Olive (Olive): 4 October, 2012 HAMPTON, Elizabeth Violet (Lilly): 12 October, 2012 HARRIS, David John: 14 October, 2012 SOWMAN, Donald Bruce (Bruce): 12 October, 2012 TAUTARI, Harvey: 14 October, 2012 BLYTH, Baden Francis, 2NZEF 624072 WWII: 8 October, 2012 HUTCHINSON, Ellen Crichton (of Christchurch): 15 October, 2012 WEIR, Philip Keith (Phil): 14 October, 2012

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Friday October 19, 2012

sport

Blenheim golf stalwart dies

cliff collings.

The Blenheim Pigeon club members raced their pigeons from Timaru (average distance to lofts 390km) on Sunday.

The birds were liberated at 7.30am in fine conditions with high cloud and strong southerly winds which gave the birds a boost with the first bird getting home to its loft at 11.33.05 giving a velocity of 1585.063mpm an average speed of 97.5 Kph!!

Placing's: 1st Carl Kirkwood 11.33.05 Velocity 1585.063mpm, 2nd S Kirkwood 1582.676, 3rd Morrins Hollow 1542.866, 4th A Cooper 1525.198, 5th S Morrison 1522.256, 6th J Webb 1501.780, 7th Nearo Lofts 1464.503, 8th J Mcilroy 858.000 .

Next weeks race is again from Timaru.

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MealaMu Makes century All Black Kevin Mealamu will start in his 100th test on Saturday night in the third Bledisloe Cup match with Australia.

Following the clash in Brisbane, Mealamu will join Richie McCaw and Mils Muliaina in having made the milestone.

nonu off to highlanders Ma’a Nonu has confirmed he is making the move to the Highlanders next year.

Nonu is leaving the Blues after just one year, having moved from the Hurricanes prior to that.

ferns Beat england

The Silver Ferns were victorious over England 61-43 to score their second win of the Netball Quad series.

The win in Newcastle follows their opening success against South Africa in Adelaide on Sunday.

Junior soccer players finish proud

A stalwart of the Blenheim Golf Club, Cliff Collings died suddenly earlier this week.

A former builder, Cliff moved to Blenheim from Balclutha, South Otago, in 1966. With wife Joan he built and operated a motel and in 1978 he joined the Blenheim Golf Club. He was president at the time the clubrooms burnt down in 1984.

As chairman of the rebuilding committee he played a major role in getting the club back up and running again.

“We were in a fortuntate position where we were because the race course was on the other side of the golf course,” Cliff remembered in an interview with the Blenheim Sun nearly two years ago.

“They loaned us the members stand to use as a club house while we were rebuilding.”

Cliff gave up golf a few years ago and played golf croquet which allowed him to spend more time with his wife.

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By Annabelle Latz A bunch of junior soccer players did themselves proud at last week’s junior soccer competition.

Renwick hosted the Mainland Football’s South Island Under 12’s girls soccer tournament last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

A representative team from Marlborough, made up of the selected best local club members, finished in tenth spot out of 12 teams.

Coach Dave Turner was proud of his team, which had only played together a couple of times before the tournament.

“For a developing squad, we did okay,” he said.

They lost their first three

games, drew their fourth, won their first play off game against West Coast 4-3, then lost the final game to Selwyn in a penalty shoot out.

Dave said he had a younger side than a lot of the bigger regions who had teams at the tournament, with a number of nine, 10 and 11 year-old players.

“Next year most of our team will stay, and we should be able to climb a few places at next year’s competition.”

Jacqueline Marfell, 12, was named Marlborough’s player of the tournament, and Dave said 12 year-old Emma Parnwell played very well, as did nine year-old Jade Otway.

“Jade is just a little dynamo,” he said.

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Clever work from Joseph?

Is Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph going to dish up something special for the haggis eaters down south next season in the Super 15 rugby?

The former Marlborough lad has lifted the Highlanders in recent times and he has gone after some big names to bolster his outfit for next season.

All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock is the the frame for the Highlanders and Mosgiel-born Brad Thorn is believed to be packing his bags over in Japan with the intention of heading to Dunedin.

Joseph has also lured second five-eighths Ma’a Nonu south, but this could be more of a gamble. Nonu has shown plenty of sparkle in the All Blacks jersey but many up in Auckland think he’s been a damp squib for the Blues.

Auckland isn’t happy with his departure

either with cries of greed, mercenary and the like...but modern rugby is about money, earning power.

Loyalty fits in when the dollars are right.

Why do you think the All Blacks jersey is now going to have an ugly logo from an American insurance company slap bang in the middle of it?

Tasman and Marlborough loyalty towards the Crusaders franchise has been tested in recent days too with Canterbury swiping Jordan Taufua, a key man in the Makos team, for Canterbury’s ITM semi-final against Taranaki.

Taufua is a Canterbury loan player but if fair play was observed, Taufua should be running out in the Makos jersey for their ITM semi-final against Otago tonight.

Not good. And perhaps Daryl Gibson’s resignation as assistant coach with the

Crusaders is a sign that all might not be well within the chris tobin inner sactum of the once almost u n b e a t a b l e chris@blenheimsun.co.nz Crusaders.

I see an attempt was made to have rival shot putters Valerie Adams and Nadzeya Ostapchuk slug it out in the boxing ring as part of a Fight for Life promotion.

I was glad to see it’s not going to happen.

Anyone who know’s anything about boxing knows the heavier the weight, the harder the blows.

Our Val and that Belarusian shot putter are strong, powerful women. Get them in the ring throwing punches and someone could get hurt.

Stick to shot putting, I say.

Training for taekwondo students

By Robbie Parkes Marlborough taekwondo students received valuable insight and training from some of the country’s most prominent figures at the weekend, including London Olympian Logan Campbell.

Students of all ages and levels packed out the Marlborough Boys’ College gym as part of Taekwondo New Zealand’s (TNZ) development seminar series.

The seminars were held in Auckland and Wellington earlier in the year, with Blenheim hosting the latest one.

Martial artists from as far as Invercargill made their way to the region to bolster their training and knowledge within the sport.

Renwick club instructor, Colin O’Brien said it had been a long time since an event of this sort was held in the region.

“It’s a big deal for everyone here,” he said.

“It’s really good to get this support.”

All participants were given top quality instruction in styles and forms such as Poomsae and Kyorugi, as well as different approaches to training.

World Taekwondo Federation international referee and London Olympic games referee, master Stan Wagner instructed participants in sparring techniques.

“It is just building on what’s already been taught,” he said.

“Different person, different perspective.”

Emphasis was placed on focus, posture, and the self-discipline associated with the sport.

He said taekwondo itself is great for fitness and building self-confidence, so it was no wonder it is beginning to find its feet in New Zealand.

“It’s also good in the fact that it’s so family-orientated.”

Two-time Olympian, Logan Campbell enlightened an enthusiastic audience with his experiences at the most recent Games.

Master stan Wagner leads kayne duggan in some training techniques as part of the taekwondo nZ development seminar in Blenheim at the weekend.

From the intense training to struggling to abstain from the freely available McDonalds at the Olympic Village, Logan gave insight into one of the world’s most prestigious sporting

competitions.

He instructed the students in a number of exercises and gave them important advice that will likely help them in their future sporting endeavours.

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Star PerformerS rav4 limited 2.4 4wd

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hilux 2wd double Cab 3.0 turbo dieSel

$41,995 $37,995 all new Camry range

from

$39,290 5

all new 2013 Corolla hatCh range

from

30,490

offer*

5 year ServiCe Plan 5 year warranty 5 year wof CheCkS $500 off toyota inSuranCe 5 year aa road ServiCe

1998 Land Cruiser 100 series VX 4.2Td

Price reduced to $30,995 – save $2,000! Unbeatable value in a truck with renowned reliability, comfort, tow capacity plus seating for 8 people. 4.2 turbo diesel gives plenty of power while delivering good fuel economy.

$30,995

*$128/ week

2011 ToyoTa yaris yr HaTCH

A selection of 4 different colours, reduced in price by $1,000 and now offered with your choice of either free alloys, free 3 year service plan or a further $500 discount! The very latest model Yaris released late last year, at these prices this has to be great buying!

$17,995

*$75/ week

2009 Land Cruiser 2oo series

2010 Land Cruiser Prado GX

Offered with the balance of a full mechanical warranty, towbar, tints, reverse camera, alloys, airbag package, 8 seats, 3 litre turbo diesel 5 stage auto and finished in pearl white, this is an outstanding deal to be had in the latest model Prado

$54,995

*$226/ week

2012 ToyoTa Camry aTara s

Our ex-demo Camry, totally new model this year featuring a new 2.5 litre engine, 6 stage auto and an all new design. Class leading safety, comfort and design features plus the benefit of the balance of a 5 year warranty. Save thousands and grab yourself a deal on our ex-demo

$39,995

*$165/ week

2006 ToyoTa Prius HaTCH

Drive this for yourself to experience the massive fuel savings and emission reductions available without sacrificing a conventional feeling when driving. Easy to use hybrid system will give you up to 1,000km on one tank of fuel! Excellent value late model, low km hybrid Prius

Immaculately presented Landcruiser wagon featuring a 4.5 litre V8 common rail twin turbo diesel, 6 stage auto, 3,500kg braked towing, 7 seats, leather interior, sat nav, reverse camera plus so much more. One local owner, low mileage and full service history

$94,995

2009 HiLuX sr5 4wd doubLe Cab

Originally our ex-demo now traded back, this truck features deck liner, towbar, folding cover, nudge bar and new tyres all round, locally owned, full service record, great looking truck, excellent buying in the top range SR5 3.0 turbo diesel manual

$44,995

$17,995

*$430/ week

*$75/ week

2009 ToyoTa CoroLLa GX

2002 ToyoTa HiLuX 4wd eXTra Cab

One owner and only 88km’s this truck is immaculate. 3 litre diesel manual, rare with a wellside and fitted with a deck liner, towbar and tonneau cover this truck will prove itself over and over again

$25,995

*$107/ week

2007 HiLuX 4wd FLaT deCk

Late model, immaculate 1.8 6 speed manual Corolla hatch Replacement bullbar, flat deck, side bars, new clutch, fully in silver. AA’s car of the decade! Unbeatable reliability, value serviced, 3 litre turbo diesel engine. Excellent ute set up ready for money, resale value and to top it off you get 3 years for anything you through at it, an excellent choice of work ute Signature Class full mechanical warranty

*$185/ week

$18,750

*$78/ week

$31,995

*$132/ week

*Weekly finance figures based on competitive fixed rate over 60 months and 20% deposit. Normal credit and lending criteria apply. Flexible terms and deposits available by negotiation.

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