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By Les Whiteside

Fears that the Marlborough Harness Racing Club had completely lost its racing dates in the draft calendar for next season may be put out to pasture after industry sources indicated yesterday that the January meeting will go ahead.

This previous decision could have spelled disaster for the club’s future with no race dates made available to the Marlborough Harness Club.

Under the new Racing Bill, introduced by Winston Peters, the Waterlea Racecourse could have been lost to the Marlborough community.

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chairman, Tony Thomas, says he spoke to Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) chairman, Ken Spicer about two weeks prior to the draft dates coming out, and was “assured that all the Seddon summer dates were secure”, but he couldn’t guarantee Nelson-Marlborough’s winter dates or the Coast’s March dates.

Based on that and comments in both the Messara Report and by the Minister for Racing, Winston Peters saying “there would be racing in every province of NZ”, the Marlborough Harness Club was expecting to be racing in January at the least.

“So RITA and or HRNZ are now ignoring and going against what the Messara Report recommended and what the Minister for Racing stated only a few weeks ago,” Tony said prior to yesterday’s new information coming to light.

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The Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) and the TAB are confirming the race dates this Friday however sources have told the Sun that after a successful submission put in by the Harness Club two weeks ago, a decision has been made in favour of Marlborough Harness retaining the January dates.

RITA was appointed by Racing Minister, Winston Peters on July 1, 2019 to enable the urgent changes required to drive the racing industry toward a financially sustainable future.

The Marlborough Harness Racing Club was totally blindsided and shocked by announcements made on May 15 when it was sent an email from the Chairman of the RITA dates committee saying there was no licence to race allocated for the club’s 2021 season.

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indicated at the time of the announcement that the reasoning behind Marlborough losing its dates was due to the racing (gallops) club also losing its date, and that the harness club wouldn’t be able to afford the maintenance or upkeep of Waterlea track by itself.

This claim was “strongly refuted” by members at the Marlborough club.

When questioned regarding the matter acting HRNZ CEO, Phil Holden, could only offer sympathy for the Marlborough club.

“We’ve had to look at things from a national perspective and the sustainability of the code overall in the long term,” Phil responded.

“With the situation that RITA has found itself in, we need to take this opportunity to reset the goal posts and take a long hard look at ourselves and how we can do things better.

“There were some very robust conversations across the boardroom when it came to discussing the Marlborough situation, but we have had to make some tough decisions.

“We fully understand some clubs are feeling aggrieved and they will have a lot of support, but equally a lot of people see the need for change and you have to start somewhere,” he said prior to yesterday’s new information.

The Marlborough Harness Racing Club co-ordinated by Shirley Morrison and Les Whiteside put forward a submission.

Club President Allan Grant confirmed that Blenheim businesses would benefit from this new decision to go ahead with the January Harness meeting.

“It has been a big effort from everyone involved and the support from community leaders.”

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from each man, woman, and child present. Overall, the Omaka Wings and Wheels Day was an enjoyable outdoor event for Marlborough, providing hours of entertainment to a populace that had sorely missed the camaraderie of being a crowd.

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Amanda Smith, Ranjeeta Ashfield, Harold the Giraffe (Liz Culbert), Kath Potts, and Genevieve MacDonald pose for a quick picture, after Amanda, Genevieve and Harold surprised the Life Pharmacy team with morning tea last Friday morning.

A little bit of kindness

By Frances Chin

Everyone needs a little act of kindness to chase the winter blues away.

Last Friday, the Life Education Trust brightened the mornings of a few locals by surprising them with morning tea as a random act of kindness.

“Life education teaches health to young people. This includes being kind, and building good relationships with others,” says educator Genevieve MacDonald.

“The Life Education Trust decided to be good role models, and to show kindness to others in the community.”

The team of Genevieve, Trustee Amanda Smith, Trust Fundraiser Charnay Van Rooyen, and of course, Harold the Giraffe (Liz Culbert) visited four businesses that have supported the Trust on Friday morning.

The team surprised each business with a certificate of appreciation, and a range of baked goodies that included brownies and baked savoury tarts. Major sponsor Lourens van der Vyver of Fulton Hogan was also surprised with morning tea Thursday morning.

Dennis McKinley and Steve Smith of TILfreight were the first to be visited. There were smiles all around as Genevieve and Amanda surprised Dennis and Steve with morning tea and a certificate of appreciation. TILfreight supports the Life Education Trust by towing its mobile classroom from school to school.

“We’ve supported the Life Education Trust ever since its inception,” says Dennis.

“It’s great to get something back from them.”

Katie Ashdown of Prisma Print also received some baked goods and a certificate of appreciation, for all the amazing work she has done in providing printing for the Trust.

“It was a surprise seeing Harold,” Katie says. “It was very nice. It almost brought a tear to my eye. I love helping charities like the Life Education Trust.”

The team then visited Life Pharmacy, giving Blenheim pharmacist Kath Potts some goodies for the entire pharmacy team.

“I feel a little bit humble, because you guys are so busy,” says Kath.

“We’re just very humbled to receive

Blenheim artist, Wendy Murphy, has been shortlisted for the 2020 Parkin Drawing Prize, a national drawing competition with a major prize of $25,000.

An impressive 482 entries were submitted of which 76 have been selected for the short list.

Wendy’s entry; ‘Meditation on Mortality’:Pulsation will be part of a showcase at an exhibition at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts and the winner will be announced on August 3.

Special Picton ceremony

A special ceremony was held this morning in Picton to unveil a mural created by members of the Youth Council and Queen Charlotte College, as well as officially opening the new toilets that were recently installed on High Street.

The Marlborough Youth Council began work on the mural in late 2019 which features an environment theme with features of Shelley Beach linked with a Maori connection and inclusion of Te Reo. The mural was completed in Term 1 but installation delayed due to COVID-19.

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Nic Sykes and Andrew Lindstrom were stoked when Harold appeared at Vent Limited, bearing goodies for morning tea as part of a random act of kindness.

this amazing surprise.”

Finally, Harold and friends visited Vent Limited, where Sales Manager Andrew Lindstrom and Administrative Assistant Nic Sykes were pleased to see the team; although not everyone on the site knew who Harold the Giraffe was.

“One of our English engineers was really confused. He said ‘there’s a giraffe in the driveway,’” Andrew laughs.

“We’re really grateful. It’s awesome to pay it forward.”

“My five year old will be pretty excited when he sees a photo of me with Harold,” says Nic.

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported yesterday, leaving the number of active cases in New Zealand at 22.

The two cases confirmed on Monday were both at the border and in managed isolation. All active cases are people who have returned from overseas and are in isolation facilities.

To date there has been no cases of community transmission. Only one person is in hospital in a stable condition.

Globally cases have surpassed 10 million and countries are still going into Lockdown leaving NZ in a more favourable position. However opening up NZ’s border would “come at a price”, meaning a second wave, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned during yesterday’s press conference.

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New date for Bride of the Year

By Celeste Alexander

Local wedding celebrant and convenor for the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show, Carol Taylor, is announcing a new date for the popular event.

With so many popular events held in Blenheim, the public might be wondering which are still scheduled to go ahead this year due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

One of these events is the popular Bride of the Year Show, which has been run by the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Club for nearly 20 years.

Earlier this year club member and long-time show convenor, Carol Taylor, announced the show would be held in September and that it was going back to its original table seating format at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

Carol had a brand new committee and plans were already in motion before COV-

Power Trust farewells long-serving trustee Marlborough Electric Power Trust trustee, Malcolm Aitken, is standing down from the trust at the end of this month, trust chairman Ian Martella says.

Ian says the trust has regretfully accepted Mr Aitken’s resignation.

“Malcolm has been on the trust since September 2014, and we have really valued his input.

“He is a long-time Marlburian, moving here in 1960 with the air force, and then running a highly-successful restaurant business for 22 years, as well as being part of many community organisations.”

He says Mr Aitken had tendered his resignation due to health reasons, and the trust wished him all the best.

The Marlborough Electric Power Trust holds all the shares of lines company Marlborough Lines and administers them on behalf of the power users of Marlborough.

Malcolm Aitken was re-elected to the trust in the election held in February, and Mr Martella says that the trust has appointed the highest-polling unsuccessful candidate, Cathie Bell, to fill the position.

“Cathie has followed the trust’s work actively, attending all our public meetings and asking questions and we look forward to welcoming her to the team”.

Cathie Bell is a communications specialist, having worked in journalism, public relations, and in local and central government roles, and now owns her own communications business.

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Because the Bride of the Year Show is so reliant on local business support by way of sponsorship and prizes, and that many 2020 weddings were forced to reschedule, the committee has made the decision to hold it at a different date.

“Ladies, hold on to those wedding dresses for just a little while longer because we will be holding the Bride of the Year Show on August 28, 2021,” Carol says.

“The committee has given careful consideration as to whether we go ahead or reschedule to next year. Businesses are having a hard time and because we rely on their support we as a committee didn’t feel right about asking them for donations.

“We want to give our community a chance to recover from the economic

effects of the pandemic before we proceed with our next show,” she says.

For the brides eligible for this year’s show who are wondering if they can still enter, the answer is “yes” from Carol.

“That way everyone still has a chance to enter. Despite having to wait a little longer for the show, it will definitely be worth it,” she says.

The Bride of the Year Show has been booked at the Marlborough Convention Centre and will feature some new and exciting changes which will be announced closer to the date.

“Until then ladies, hold on to those beautiful gowns and when applications open be sure to get your entries in,” Carol says.

For more updates refer to the Bride of the Year Blenheim Facebook page.

Winter driving By community constable Russ Smith

Marlborough is about to have a few days of overnight temperatures that will cause frost and ice to form. Traditionally, these freezing nights result in crashes the following morning because some drivers don’t adapt to the changed conditions and drive accordingly.

To reduce your risk of crashing over the next few mornings, here’s some advice that will help: • Make sure your vehicle glass is clear – having any of your 360 degree view obstructed by ice or condensation increases your risk of a crash & failing to clear the glass could lead to a driving infringement fine • Slow down if overnight temperatures have been very low. Allow greater distances for following and braking and avoid braking suddenly. Formation of frost and ice can occur during sub-zero overnight temperatures, but often intensifies at daybreak, so while it may not be too icy at 6am, it could be an hour or two later.

• Look out for shaded areas caused by foliage, trees or terrain where the roads freeze sooner and ice may not thaw during the day. Bridges could also stay icy longer than other road surfaces. Black ice, sometimes called clear ice, refers to

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a thin coating of glazed ice on a surface that are practically invisible to drivers.

• Motorists still need to be very careful even if roads are covered with grit, which offers a 40 per cent improvement in skid resistance but can still lead to loss of traction.

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Council adopts Annual Plan, 1.88% rates increase Marlborough District Council adopted its 2020-2021 Annual Plan last week, setting a rates increase of 1.88%.

Mayor John Leggett said it was challenging to manage the community’s desire for increased levels of service and project funding, whilst also constraining rates increases.

“This year that task was made more difficult by the COVID-19 emergency, which has also caused a reduction in Council revenue streams.

“When we consulted the public earlier this year, we made two commitments: our rates increase would be less than 2.2% and our

programme of important capital works would continue.

“Following Council’s consideration of the public submissions made as part of the consultation process, I’m pleased to say we have met both commitments.

“Thank you to all 193 submitters for taking the time to participate, particularly during the lockdown period.”

“Our rates increase this year is an historic low and a major reduction on the 5.92% increase that was originally forecast two years ago in the 2018-28 Long Term Plan.”

“Fortunately, as part of supporting Marlborough’s COVID-19

economic recovery programme, we have also been able to continue funding some community projects requested by the public. This can be attributed to the Council’s prudent financial management over many years. A strong financial foundation is of great assistance to our COVID recovery.”

John says the Council will fund the completion of the Link Pathway ($169,565), upgrades to the hall, public toilets and septic system in Carluke Domain, Rai Valley ($153,913), the upgrade of the Awarua Park rugby and community facilities in Spring Creek ($140,000) and support a vision to

develop a Wairau River Regional Park concept and management strategy ($30,000).

“A number of other requests were referred to committees for further consideration. Feasibility work will also be undertaken on three proposals in Waitohi/Picton: a hot pools and spa, a heritage and environment centre, and a mountain bike park. These are projects that could provide exciting new visitor attractions post-COVID.” The Council has a number of capital expenditure projects underway this year, including the new District Library and Art Gallery, the Blenheim sewerage scheme

upgrade, sports facilities at A&P Park and Lansdowne Park, and waste disposal and flood protection initiatives.

“Our investment in capital projects including the library and art gallery creates hundreds of jobs for Marlborough contractors, and also has multiple flow-on benefits for all sorts of local businesses.”

“With the economic challenges created by COVID-19, it’s more important than ever that we maintain our direct investment in the Marlborough economy, creating multi-generational assets and directly supporting small and medium sized businesses,” John says.

Two hours free parking extended until September 30 Councillors have agreed to extend the two hours of free parking in Blenheim and Picton until 30 September.

Parking portfolio holder, Councillor Brian Dawson, says the initiative, introduced in May, aimed to encourage people into the Picton and Blenheim CBDs to help boost retail sales and hospitality activity

to assist Marlborough’s COVID-19 recovery.

“The information we’ve received since then shows that this approach has been effective. Pay by Plate data reports vehicle visits to the CBD are starting to return to pre-COVID levels.

“This is a great result and shows that Marlburians are getting out

and supporting local shops and hospitality businesses,” he says.

“When people are parking in Blenheim or Picton it’s important they remember to activate a Pay

by Plate meter by entering their registration plate number, even if they’re staying for less than two hours.

“Pay by Plate makes paying for

parking in Blenheim and Picton easy. The final stage of this project will be completed by Monday 29 June when the last of the old ‘lollipop’ meters will be replaced with new Pay by Plate terminals.

“Alternatively, people can remotely pay for parking by using the PayMyPark phone app once their two hour free time has expired,”

Brian says.

The Alfred Street car park is included in the two hours free initiative. However, all day tariffs for the car park building and all day car parks remain at $4 per day.

Please phone the Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 or email mdc@ marlborough.govt.nz if you require further advice or assistance.

History from the

archives The Blenheim Sun Newspaper has teamed up with the Marlborough Archives at the Marlborough Museum to provide a weekly snapshot of events, people and historic moments captured through

the lens.

Each week the Sun will feature a photograph with a caption about the person, place and time as kindly provided by the Marlborough Archives from the Historical Society Collection.

Opouri School, teacher and pupils.

The Upper O pouri School opened in 1926.

Alice J. Pennall was the first teacher.

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It’s a career he finds “immensely challenging yet immensely rewarding”; even more so now as he takes up a new role with leading NZ insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, ICIB Limited.

Wayne has established an office in Blenheim, bringing the firm’s operations to the South Island and is heading it as broker manager.

While Marlborough is ‘home’ to Wayne and his family it’s also the ideal location for ICIB’s first physical presence in the South Island.

It’s an exciting time for Wayne who is thrilled to be back working in the

private sector, providing his extensive expertise to a range of industries including wine, food and beverage, manufacturing, construction and marine sectors.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to bring ICIB here to Marlborough,” he says. “ICIB is all about working hard to understand your business, thoroughly identifying risks and tailoring the right cover for a wide range of clients.

“So far the response to ICIB coming to the South Island has been really good,” he adds.

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Caitlin Pauling Blenheim I love steamed pudding.

Dave Pauling Blenheim Homemade lamb roast, or anything my wife makes.

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Nevaeh Streeter Blenheim Macaroni and cheese is my favourite during Winter.

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Toby Pauling Blenheim A hot cocoa. It’s just so warm.

Todd Auty Blenheim Roast beef is my favourite.

Learn from the Eltham catastrophe I thought council might have learned some lessons from the costly catastrophe in the Eltham Road cycle way.

The Eltham Road exercise is a disaster, impedes traffic and a white elephant cycle way rarely used as most cyclists use the Taylor River pedestrian-cycle way.

Which brings me to the senselessness in widening the Taylor River path. It will not achieve anything except spend/waste ratepayers money.

As a frequent walker the problem is arrogant cycle hoons who bike far too fast and fail to warn pedestrians of their silent approach.

The hoons are virtually all adults and they can exhibit aggressive “cycle rage” if anything is said to them.

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It’s large and pink and it’s parking up at a supermarket near you today and tomorrow.

‘Pinkie’ is an education vehicle from the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and is in Blenheim today and Picton tomorrow spreading the message of breast care.

T h e S u n N ews p a p e r visited the caravan at the PAK’nSAVE Blenheim carpark yesterday and met breast care nurses, Bella Brigham and Evi Sinclair.

These two women are based in the Auckland area and have taken annual leave to travel with the caravan across the South Island to meet with the public and discuss breast cancer, breast health and the importance of mammograms.

For Bella, she works with

women who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer through to those at the end of life.

“I see the raw end of cancer,” she says. “This is why I want to educate as many women as I can so that if I can help at least one woman avoid hearing that ‘C’ word, then I’ll be happy.”

Bella says her biggest message is for women to “find their normal” when it comes to their breast health, and when that normal changes to “seek help”.

“I hear all too often women say they know their bodies and that breast cancer is not in their family, but it can happen to any woman from young through to older.

“Just last week I met a young woman at this caravan who had symptoms and after talking to her I sent her straight to

Bella Brigham and Evi Sinclair and the bright pink Breast Cancer Foundation van which has stopped in Blenheim for three days, spreading the message of breast health.

the hospital.

“Stand in front of the mirror with your hands on your hips and look at your breasts; look for anything that’s not your normal.

Feel underneath where your bra wire is, up to your collarbone and under your armpit; that’s where

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Council adopts Annual Plan

Two hours free parking extended

Marlborough District Council adopted its 2020-2021 Annual Plan last week, setting a rates increase of 1.88%.

Mayor John Leggett said it was challenging to manage the community’s desire for increased levels of service and project funding, whilst also constraining rates increases.

“This year that task was made more difficult by the COVID-19 emergency, which has also caused a reduction in Council revenue streams.”

“When we consulted the public earlier this year, we made two commitments: our rates increase would be less than 2.2% and our programme of important capital works would continue.”

“Following Council’s consideration of the public submissions made as part of the consultation process, I’m pleased to say we have met both commitments.”

“Thank you to all 193 submitters for taking the time to participate, particularly during the lockdown period.”

“Our rates increase this year is an historic low and a major reduction on the 5.92% increase that was originally forecast two years ago in the 2018-28 Long Term Plan.”

“Fortunately, as part of supporting Marlborough’s COVID-19 economic recovery programme, we have also been able to continue funding some community projects requested by the public. This can be attributed to the Council’s prudent financial management over many years.

A strong financial foundation is of great assistance to our COVID recovery.”

Council will fund the completion of the Link Pathway ($169,565), upgrades to the hall, public toilets and septic system in Carluke Domain, Rai Valley

Councillors have agreed to extend the two hours of free parking in Blenheim and Picton until 30 September.

Parking portfolio holder, Councillor Brian Dawson, said the initiative, introduced in May, aimed to encourage people into the Picton and Blenheim CBDs to help boost retail sales and hospitality activity to assist Marlborough’s COVID-19 recovery.

“The information we’ve received since then shows that this approach has been effective. Pay by Plate data reports vehicle visits to the CBD are starting to return to pre-COVID levels.”

“This is a great result and shows that Marlburians are getting out and supporting local shops and hospitality businesses,” Councillor Dawson said.

“When people are parking in Blenheim or Picton it’s important they remember to activate a Pay

by Plate meter by entering their registration plate number, even if they’re staying for less than two hours.”

“Pay by Plate makes paying for

($153,913), the upgrade of the Awarua Park rugby and community facilities in Spring Creek ($140,000) and support a vision to develop a Wairau River Regional Park concept and management strategy ($30,000).

A number of other requests were referred to committees for further consideration.

Feasibility work will also be undertaken on three proposals in Waitohi/Picton: a hot pools and spa, a heritage and environment centre, and a mountain bike park. These are projects that could provide exciting new visitor attractions postCOVID. The Council has a number of capital expenditure projects underway this year, including the new District Library and Art Gallery, the Blenheim sewerage scheme upgrade, sports facilities at A&P Park and Lansdowne Park, and waste disposal and flood protection initiatives.

“Our investment in capital projects including the library and art gallery creates hundreds of jobs for Marlborough contractors, and also has multiple flow-on benefits for all sorts of local businesses,” Mayor Leggett said.

Waste Sorting Centre reopens on Monday Blenheim’s Waste Sorting Centre will officially reopen on Monday 6 July 2020.

The centre has been closed since January 2019 due to a fire at the facility.

Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says the improved centre features a new tipping system that will make it easier and safer for people when they are disposing of their rubbish.

“Now people will be able to push their rubbish onto a platform that will then lower and tip the rubbish into the sorting shed, unlike the old system which involved people throwing their rubbish into the sorting shed themselves.”

“Anyone coming to the centre to dispose of their rubbish will be assisted by transfer station attendants, so we ask that people follow their instructions on how to use the new tipping system,” Mr McNeil said.

Under a new way of working, greenwaste and grass deliveries will continue to be collected at the existing site, along with general rubbish. When exiting the site all traffic will merge and pay at the

parking in Blenheim and Picton easy.

The final stage of this project was completed on Monday when the last of the old ‘lollipop’ meters will be replaced with new Pay by Plate terminals.

“Alternatively, people can remotely pay for parking by using the PayMyPark phone app once their two hour free time has expired,” Councillor Dawson said.

The Alfred Street car park is included in the two hours free initiative.

However, all day tariffs for the car park building and all-day car parks remain at $4 per day.

Please phone the Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 or email mdc@marlborough.govt.nz if you require further advice or assistance.

Youth Council gets down to business After recently being officially sworn in by Mayor John Leggett during a special ceremony in Council Chambers, the 2020 Marlborough Youth Council is keen to get down to business.

The 22 member Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people to have a voice about issues relating to them and to undertake leadership roles through involvement in civic activities.

Mayor Leggett said the Youth Council plays an important role in helping Council understand the issues facing young people in Marlborough.

“Our youth councillors help us to hear about the issues which affect them and their peers. Equally, they get to learn about Council processes and how the system works, which is a valuable lesson to learn,” Mayor Leggett said.

Mayor John Leggett (centre) welcomes members of the 2020 Marlborough Youth Council at the official swearing in ceremony

The new tipping system makes it safer and easier for you to off-load your rubbish from your vehicle weighbridge as normal.

A trial of this new traffic management system is currently underway and will continue until the facility reopens on Monday 6 July.

For further information on the Waste Sorting Centre visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/ recycling-and-resource-recovery/ recycling-and-resource-recovery-faqs/ waste-sorting-centre-faqs

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Rose pruning demonstrations – Pollard Park The gardeners will be pruning the roses at Pollard Park and will be available for hands on demonstrations and questions.

Bring along your secateurs on Monday 6 July and Tuesday 7 July and join the gardeners between 10.30 am and 12.00 pm or 1.00 pm and 2.30 pm at the rose garden, for a lesson in rose pruning.

If the weather is wet the demonstrations will be postponed to the following day.

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Yealands adds trapping to eco initiatives Kate Guthrie of Predator Free New Zealand recently spent time with Yealands Estate Sustainability Manager, Tara Smith, to learn more about the team’s predator trapping.

Tara’s role is a new one – she started in May 2019 – but sustainability has been part of the Yealands vision since the vineyard’s beginnings in 2008. Recently the Yealands team have added predator trapping to their long list of eco-friendly initiatives.

Each day Tara and her fellow employees travel by ride-share out to the Seaview Vineyard at its idyllic coastal setting, in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough.

Onsite, the vineyard has solar panels and wind turbines reducing energy needs, vine prunings are burned to generate more energy savings and Babydoll sheep graze between the vines to reduce tractor use. Two members of the Grounds Team have taken on responsibility for trapping.

“A big part of my role is to collect data on our carbon emissions and engage staff to help us reduce emissions in all areas Tara explains. “We look at where we can reduce and where we maximise our efforts.

“We are passionate about biodiversity with one of our sustainability pillars being Environmental Enhancement. We have a variety of pests which can impact native species numbers.

“Currently we are trapping ferrets.

The team used to catch some stoats as well in the past but haven’t caught any recently.”

Last year staff from the grounds team went on a trapping course in Picton organised by the Department of Conservation.

“They went in their own time, on a Sunday, and came back from the course saying ‘We need DOC

250s’,” Tara says. “They learnt how to use these traps and we now have twenty DOC 250 traps and eighteen steel traps, located around the vineyard which is about 1000 hectares, although we are targeting the vegetated areas to protect native birds.

The Grounds Team have also set up a nursery on site where they’re propagating natives and have plans to revegetate lots of areas.”

The trapping programme has been going for over a year now.

“It started small, but last year we were really motivated to do more,” says Tara. “The addition of the DOC 250 traps was partly funded through our staff Sustainability and Innovation programme, contributing to our environmental enhancement goal.”

Seaview Vineyard is the largest single vineyard in New Zealand.

“To increase biodiversity and restore vegetation we’ve been doing a lot of planting over the 1000 hectares, but we realised pests were also a problem that we needed to do something about,” says Tara.

The Grounds Team are an enthusiastic bunch who carry out a variety of work including mowing, planting, weeding and feeding the chickens. That’s right – the vineyard has chickens too.

“There are about 100 hens,” Tara confirms. “The eggs are made available for charity kitchens or distributed to staff and also used to bait the traps, along with dog food and rabbit meat. Originally the chickens were introduced to help control grass-grub, however we would need a lot more chickens for effective grass-grub control in the vineyard. We feed them food

Yealands Sustainability Manager for Yealands Estate, Tara Smith.

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scraps from the lunchrooms and get eggs in return. And visitors love the chickens- they’re very friendly.”

The Babydoll sheep were initially introduced to the vineyard as a miniature breed that could graze between the vines year-round. However, they haven’t quite lived up to original hopes as they can cause damage to the vines much like other breeds of sheep, so are now only allowed to graze between the rows in winter.

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“Our diesel use is significant,” Tara explains. “Our biggest emission source from tractors is mowing between the vines. We mow so the grass doesn’t compete with the vines for nutrients and water, as we want to limit water use and vineyard inputs too.

“The sheep love weeds so we can reduce the mowing by having sheep in the vineyard for a few months

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Trapping introduced predators and restoring biodiversity fits right in there with the Yealands sustainability company culture and the Grounds Team are already reporting an increase in bellbirds from their efforts.

The evidence is anecdotal at the moment, but Tara is looking into trapping apps to record the team’s efforts more easily and hopes to introduce fauna surveys in the future to capture data on the biodiversity response.

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Ashwood residents Dot Scott and June Bowen enjoyed a morning of music, as musician Caroline Scott (front) says that she enjoyed the organ concert very much. Her family had Mark Patterson provided a concert free of charge as part of From Us with Aroha’s benefit all come up from Christchurch to visit her on the day of the concert; a happy coincidence! organ concert tour.

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Last week, residents of Ashwood Retirement Village experienced a morning filled with music. On June 25, musician Mark Patterson provided an hour long organ performance for the residents, as part of the not-for-profit initiative From Us With Aroha. Mark played the organ in a specially engineered truck from the car park, complete with speakers and screens that showed the musician’s hands and feet as he played. Residents were able to watch the performance from their

balconies and the communal area, staying safe and cosy, while Mark performed outside. A resounding applause greeted the artist after each piece was completed.

When asked if she enjoyed the concert, Ashwood resident Dot Scot gave a firm “yes.”

“I loved it. What I really loved is the skill; watching his hands and feet on the screens play the organ. I had an organ myself some time ago.”

Dot’s fellow resident and friend June Bowen agreed with her.

“It was a wonderful range of classical music, precisely and skilfully

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A visual entertainment experience that very few are privileged to have heard.”

“It was just a magical experience,” Dot says.

Mark says the idea of From Us with Aroha was “sparked” by American organist Cameron Carpenter, who performed several window concerts during Lockdown. From Us with Aroha’s goal is to provide entertainment to residents and employees in aged and palliative care homes; reminding them that they are appreciated, and not alone.

“The idea came out of Lockdown.

A lot of people have been isolated with no entertainment.”

“Some of the elderly tend to be overlooked. We wanted to do something for them.”

For the last three weeks, Mark and Technician Grant Ellis have been on the road, travelling from town to town and performing for rest homes around the South Island.

“We have been to at least 40 to 42 towns,” says Mark.

Despite having been on the road for three weeks, Mark has no regrets.

“It has been well worth it. There

has been an incredible response from everyone. I’ve never seen such as response.”

The success of From Us With Aroha could not have happened without the generosity of its sponsors. Ewing Poultry, Creative New Zealand, Hirepool, Driving Miss Daisy, and many more all provided funds and tech, allowing Mark to perform.

“We’re relying on the generosity of others to make this work.”

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Whether you are looking for a modern, traditional or farm-style kitchen, here are some ideas for how an existing kitchen can be remodelled to look brand new.

Counter tops: If you are happy with your cabinetry but want to add a modern touch, try replacing your counter tops.

Double purpose cabinets: Hide your dishwasher from view by adding a cabinet front so it doesn’t break up the line of cabinetry under the counter.

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Spring Creek’s Matariki breakfast On Friday June 26, Spring Creek School celebrated Matariki with breakfast and hot chocolate. Early Friday morning Spring Creek students and their families all crowded into a classroom, eating their hash browns and scrambled eggs as the rain poured outside.

However, the mood was not dampened; with Matariki themed activities such as painting being available for

Pictured are some of the Under-12 year-olds who have been trialling marching with the Renwick Marching Club. The club is looking for more members, including for a new adult's fun marching team.

Marching to their own beat

By Celeste Alexander

The sound of feet marching in unison side-by-side echoes as a group of children practice their group formation under cover from the rain in the Blenheim carparking building last Sunday.

The group, made up of boys and girls, are in the trial process for an Under-12 team for the Renwick Marching Club, under the guidance of coach Anita Ireland.

For those who don’t know, marching is very much alive and enjoyed in Marlborough by all ages.

The Renwick Club in particular was established in 1972 and over the years the numbers have fluctuated. It is Anita’s hope to get more people involved this

year, including a new adult’s fun team, so it doesn’t become a dying sport.

Anita has been marching since 1982/83 and since then has only had one season off when one of her children were born.

It’s been a family tradition which has seen most of her children march. Today her two youngest, Kobi and Shanae, are involved with the Renwick Club.

To date the Renwick Club, which at the moment is in a building stage, has around 11 members, however Anita is keen to hear from more people who would be interested in giving it a go.

The club has children who travel from as far as Rai Valley for training, and it provides four

sessions as a taster.

“There are a lot of benefits with marching,” she says. “With children it can improve posture and coordination, plus they learn to work as a team.

“For adults it’s very social and a great way to meet people. I’m looking to start a new adult’s fun team so if there’s anyone interested in trying something new, perhaps you have marched before and want to come back to the sport – I’d love to hear from you,” Anita says.

Asked if they’d recommend marching to children their age, Kobi Ireland (11) and Lucy Stephens (11) both say “yes”.

“I was four when I started,” Kobi says. “I like the travelling because you make new friends and my favourite part is the display.”

Lucy was five when she joined.

“I was looking for a sport and wanted to try something new; I’ve loved it ever since. I like being a team and marching with the others.

“I say give it a go. It’s really fun and you won’t know until you try it,” she says.

In Marlborough there are two current marching groups; Renwick and Ashton.

“Ashton has senior members and is combined with Nelson so it’s more of a Tasman team,” Anita says.

“Marlborough Marching is looking to also build teams and increase numbers so it’s not a dying sport. They’re also looking for more judges.”

For more information contact Anita by emailing; theirelandclan@gmail.com

everyone to try.

Māori mythology states that when Ranginui and Papatūānuku were separated, their son Tāwhirimātea tore out his eyes and threw them into the night sky, where they became stars. Therefore Matariki means “the eyes of god,” or “little eyes.” For many Māori, the constellation’s arrival in the sky heralds the start of the New Year.

Spring Creek students line up to have a delicious Matariki breakfast with their teachers and family.

Renwick families gather for Matariki

By Celeste Alexander

It was still dark when students and families gathered at Renwick School to celebrate Matariki, the coming of the Maori New Year.

The school was alive with torchlight as students hunted for bugs, lined up for a warm drink and a sausage sizzle for breakfast.

There wasn’t a lot of star gazing taking place as the sky was blanketed by cloud, but it didn’t put the families off; instead they toured some of the classrooms where activities were set up.

Once daylight appeared and the students

prepared for the start of their school day, they assembled outside for a moving performance followed by the national anthem.

It was then, as their voices filled the school that the rain appeared. However it didn’t dampen their spirits and as the saying goes; the show must go on.

“It seems to be a Renwick tradition,” Principal Simon Heath joked with the crowd.

“Every year it rains during our Matariki but we won’t let it bother us.”

Later that morning students entertained the public with their Matariki performance at the SuperValue Renwick supermarket.

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Kiwi can champions – resilience

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Positive Relationships Resilience Integrity Respect

Kiwi Can is the transformational programme reaching nearly 60% of Marlborough children every week during their years at primary school.

This action-packed programme, run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough, teaches important values like resilience, integrity, positive relationships, and respect.

Kiwi Can is about transforming young lives forever and enhancing the communities we live in.

Resilience / Taikaha Recent months have thrown many challenges at our community, our schools, our families and our children. One of the most powerful gifts we can give our children is the ability to face and overcome obstacles.

This term, all around Marlborough, children have been learning about resilience in the Kiwi Can programme. The concept of resilience is explained to children as: “coping with challenges and bouncing back”. What could be more appropriate at this time!

Depending on the age of the children, these lessons take different forms, but all involve active learning and reflection.

Kiwi Can kids have been focussing on understanding and identifying emotions in themselves and others – and learning about self-control and self-discipline. The children have also been exploring a number of strategies to calm themselves down and manage their emotions. recognising resilience Each of the Kiwi Can Schools has nominated a “Kiwi Can Champion” – a student who has come to their notice, exemplifying resilience in some way. These children are role modelling values we want to encourage and see more of in our community. Our challenge is to think about how we can all include these values in our everyday lives and make them a topic of conversation around our dinner tables and in the workplaces everywhere in Marlborough!

Resilience Taikaha

Means coping with challenges and bouncing back.

Tēnā koutou katoa and hi everyone, In these uncertain times of COVID-19, the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough has remained committed to the ongoing delivery of our youth development programmes to support our young people here in Marlborough. We have worked hard to help schools maintain the social and emotional component of student life. Participation in our programmes has helped students to allay their anxiety, keep social connectedness in a safe way and build resilience – more important now than ever before. Sometimes necessity drives innovation! We are proud to have shown resilience ourselves and maintained our programme delivery throughout lockdown and Level 3. Despite the challenges we faced, we were able to make adaptations so that our programmes were able to be accessed by learners in their homes and schools.

And we’re delighted with the response – with nearly 7,000 views of our YouTube videos around this time for example. Thanks for your interest and support Marlborough! If you’d like to see some of our lockdown lessons, go to https://bit.ly/GDFKiwiCanYT

Here are the nominations and their stories.

The Kiwi can champion awards are brought to you by The Blenheim

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Kiwi can champions – resilience Aurora

Blenheim School

Age: 11

“Aurora displays resilience on a daily basis. She never gives up even when she finds things challenging. At times participating in physical activities at school can be challenging but her tenacious personality means she never gives up. Aurora always tries her best and never lets obstacles get in her way. She shows true ‘grit’ and is a role model to others. Aurora bikes to school every day on her three-wheeler.”

Chloe Potter

Havelock School

Age: 6

Piper Hocquard-Johnsen Grovetown School

Age: 7

“Piper shows resilience in all areas of her life. She consistently shows a positive mindset towards her learning and the challenges she faces in her life outside of school. Piper is an independent student who is eager to participate in all areas of school life and has a confident “can do” attitude that is infectious.”

Pip Lightfoot

Linkwater School

Age: 10

“Chloe has shown a great deal of resilience in her one year at Havelock School. She always has a smile on her face when she arrives in the morning, plays and works happily with any of her peers, and sees the positive side of any challenges that come her way. Chloe gives her best in all she does at school and really hangs in there even when things get tough. Well done, Chloe, we are all so proud of you!”

“Pip has shown amazing growth in her resilience this year. She reflects on how a situation has turned out, and then has another try to improve the result. She accepts change and can remain positive and empathetic while bouncing back. Pip is full of enthusiasm and is always keen to embrace new experiences which lead to more opportunities to show her resilience.”

Evie Kersley

Marshall Coles

Mayfield School

Age: 9

“Evie came to our school at the beginning of the year, and has demonstrated excellent self-management and resilience skills - taking on new roles in a new school with great confidence and success. She consistently shows empathy towards other children in her ‘Duty Kids’ role and is a prominent feature in the junior class during wet day lunchtimes and in buddy classes. She continually takes on challenges in the school and demonstrates a high level of determination to see the challenges through to completion. She is a positive influence on everyone who she is in touch with.”

Connor Hampton

Redwoodtown School

Age: 8

“Connor has learned and demonstrated a new-found resilience this year, and really shows this when things are getting difficult for him. He has developed and been using excellent strategies, and talks through problems he is facing calmly and thoughtfully. He uses the skills he has been learning to help him remain calm and think through why something is hard for him. His resilience has been very evident in his approach to his schoolwork and he has made tremendous progress as a result. It is inspiring to see you coping with challenges and bouncing back Connor – ka pai tō mahi!”

Sam Nurse

Riverlands School

Age: 10

Rapaura School

Age: 9½

“Marshall always tackles a challenge with a positive attitude. He’s a kind, caring and respectful individual who thinks of others before himself and is the first to offer when someone needs a helping hand. Self-control is a strong point for Marshall along with selfdiscipline.

His resilience has become stronger and stronger; a strength which is recognised by his peers. He makes good decisions and knows how and when to calm down and regulate his emotions. He’s a great role model in this area for other students within the class.”

Heath McLuckie

Renwick School

Age: 12

“Heath has shown a real growth in resilience over the course of the year. His confidence in all areas of school life, have grown exponentially. Heath contributes to discussions, shows initiative and focus on a daily basis, and does so with a positive mindset. When working on individual challenges, Heath is able to ask questions, and listen to feedback from a range of different sources. He positively engages with peers, teachers and other members of the school community.

Heath shows motivation and pride in his achievements and has been a pleasure to work with in his learning.”

Manaia Huntley

Seddon School

Age: 9

“Sam consistently shows resilience in his Kiwi Can lessons and with anything he does. We know that during lockdown he had to show resilience too. Being at home for so long could sometimes be a challenge but he was able to cope by finding jobs to do on the farm or going for long runs to help himself calm down. These examples of being able to manage his own emotions when things get hard are exactly why Sam is so deserving of this award.

Tu meke Sam!”

“Manaia is a highly resilient young man. Manaia constantly overcomes life’s challenges and does so with a positive attitude. His positive attitude and determination allow him to bounce back when something is difficult, and he has a ‘never give up’ attitude. He is a wonderful role model in his class and wider school community, and is always striving to be a positive influence on his peers.

Manaia not only shows resilience, but consistently displays all of the Kiwi Can values. You are a wonderful Kiwi Can resilience champion Manaia!”

Jed Gibbs

Charlie Robinson

Spring Creek School

Age: 8

“Jed has shown incredible resilience this term. He has really stepped up when faced with challenges. Jed knows how to re-set his learning brain when he is in “The Learning Pit”. He is determined to keep trying and give things another go. Jed shows resilience both in the classroom and during break times. He can verbalise his emotions and is able to communicate how he is feeling and what he needs to focus on to stay in control. We are very proud of Jed.”

Paddy Millton Ward School

Age: 6

“Paddy is resilient by all definitions of the word.

Whenever he is faced with a difficult challenge, he uses the strategies he has learned to keep trying and never give up. He is one of the first volunteers whenever a challenge or opportunity is presented - as he is eager to try new things - and he always puts in 100% effort. This culminates in making him a wonderful role model to his peers at Ward School.”

Tua Marina School

Age: 11

“Charlie demonstrates his resiliency in many ways. One very apparent example is when he is learning - he takes challenges head on and perseveres until he succeeds.

This requires resilience to keep trying, even when the going gets tough. Our teaching staff have noticed how resilient he is when working and interacting with others.

Sometimes disagreements happen and Charlie is very pragmatic about compromise and moving forwards, making good decisions for himself. Great work Charlie, we are all very proud of you here!”

Kayden Eaton

Whitney Street School

Age: 8

“Kayden richly deserves this award as he is a great role model for not only his classmates, but other students in the school. He gives everything a go, takes on feedback well and works through challenges with a positive attitude. Kayden is always respectful and kind.

He can always be counted on to give 100% effort into everything that he does.”

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The Sun Old Man’s Beard Noted text about Old Man’s Beard. Don’t expect MDC to deal to it. MDC took it off pest list because it’s too widespread. Go figure that out? Defeatist, negative, meanwhile environment is smothered more and more.

Perplexed!

Marl District Council, please explain reasoning behind replacing of bollards in CBD. If replaced because Council wanted ones with reflecting strip and colour grey then a paint job and strip of reflective coating may have cost less.

Isolation The W.H.O has warned about not politising Corona virus, so, Wellington with at least 4 major hospitals, huge empty hotels, in the middle of town with an international airport, plenty of defence and police-why are flights not going direct? Too close Cindy!

Racism Racism is rife in Marlborough it appears. My partner is Maori and related this incident to me tonight after work. She went into a shop today and was immediately followed by a staff member keeping an eye on her to make sure she didn’t shoplift.

It’s a pity they didn’t do the same to the pakeha family with the pram as they packed it with goods right under their noses. The moral here is never judge a book by its cover. They certainly picked the wrong person to mistrust.

Criminal Armed Thank God its election year, hopefully National gets in and we can ARM our police force. The AUSSIE police are armed.

Real treat Thank you to the amazing staff at the Little Cafe on Charles St. Your High Tea is incredible and is beautifully presented. A real treat.

Women are at the mercy of unscrupulous dealers most of the time but being quoted $260 for a $30 part is simply criminal.

It’s a good thing my lady had the good sense to consider that was not right and didn’t purchase even given it was from a major player in the automotive industry. That person should be sacked.

A joke If you allowed huge crowds recently to gather government, I will not be self isolating a 2nd time. What a joke.

Good luck Bye, Bye David.....Is the word “resign” too bigger word for the side shuffled, outgoing Minister of Health to understand? Good luck to Megan in cleaning up the mess you’ve been saddled with.

Eskimo Pie Tip Top what are you doing? Changing the name and rebranding the Eskimo Pie ice cream. Seriously? After all these years. I don’t get it.

Ignore your car cacophony. Make sure you concentrate on the road ahead, and get where you are going safely.

Watch the vids at www.beundistractable.co.nz

Fantastic Well done Redwoodtown school, your gardens facing Alabama Road look fantastic.

Clean and safe Well done Pak n Save!

Thank you to Blenheim Pak n Save for providing a clean and safe place to shop during all levels and continuing to do so, still providing sanitizer and wipes for customers. Other shops here and in Nelson are not so thorough anymore, keep it up you are appreciated!

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Need to be tougher

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?

In regards to young people who commit shocking crimes as in the case of the elderly lady who was stabbed in her home in Picton, that get their hands smacked in youth court.

If you are old enough to do the crime you are old enough to do the time. We need to take a tougher stand with these sods. The court system is a joke.!!

Judder bars Why spend so much money on raising the roundabout at Alabama Rd when putting judder bars before the intersection would be more effective to slow down traffic and be cost efficient. Also the Maxwell Rd roundabout could do with judder bars to slow the people speeding onto the roundabout from the hospital end.

Enough I was chuffed to see txt enough is enough.

Everyone’s guilty of something on looking at history ,, even moari. Poor. Moariory ,, not to be mentioned ,,l implore people to look up and read the treaty that nz is run by,, how is so much read into so few words ,,I find it hard to believe,, what a. Terrible contract we signed up for for the benefit of nz. We should realy.

Move on. We should not allow them or us attitude. Or the comine use of the word our people. We are now one.

Disgusting

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Who is responsible for the cleanliness of shop fronts and footpaths in Cleghorn St. Three of four food shops are disgusting.

Agree with J.Hill let’s ask the RATES payer whether council should spend $20 million on this library.

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Love and respect Thank you to the person who authored “Gollywogs” [sic]. Your grammar helps explain your intelligence level. You reminded me to have a discussion with my children about love and respect for everyone.

Golliwogs Re: Golliwogs. Why not make little dolls with yellow stars of David sewn on their jackets? Or how about middle eastern ones with bombs strapped to their chests?

Dead eels Dead eels were found in the Fenwick Creek a month or two ago. Did MDC investigate? Is a prosecution going to happen?

Re Hospital grounds Land not to be sold. Hospital needs much more car parking area. Build at least 50 2 bed pensioner homes. 25 covered car parks put health hub on it. Communal gardens.

Communal activities centre, ie snooker, darts, music, theatre, kitchen. Tennis court, putting green, covered heated swimming pool. Rest of land set aside for future old peoples use.

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Welcome to The Blenheim Sun’s - Men in Business Feature where we shine the light on local men in business

Name: Jamie Gilbert Occupation: Licensed Cadastral Surveyor

Name: Michael Buckley Occupation: BPComputers team member assisting with customer service

What does your role entail?

What does your role entail?

As a land surveyor we use our specialist surveying equipment to position or locate objects with high accuracy. We use some pretty cool technology – very accurate GPS, Total stations (modern day theodolite), drones and laser scanners. On a day to day basis we deal with a wide range of people. These people may be the general public, a large contractor, utility provider, or a local council.

My role at BPComputers is very customer service focused. I’m one of the staff who’ll first speak to a customer when they contact us, either by coming in, phone or email. Then I either will assist them with what they need or facilitate what needs to happen.

Phone: (03) 577 6755

What has been your biggest achievement?

Career wise I have 3 equal biggest achievements, completing my university degree in 2011, obtaining my surveying license in 2017, and of course starting my own business earlier this year.

On a personal level, the arrival of my son 11months ago

What do you love about what you do?

In general I love meeting new people and being able to help them, this also translates into my work place attitude. Surveying offers a good mix of field/office time which keeps the environment fresh. Getting outside into the wilderness is always good. We get to go to some pretty amazing places such as high country stations or out the Marlborough Sounds. I am always keen to get out in the field and love to use/learn new technology.

How do you define success?

Phone: 03 577 9498

What has been your biggest achievement?

I have recently been able to purchase my first house. I’m still on the low side of 25 and didn’t think I would be able to until my mid-thirties. Thankfully the right opportunity came up at the right time.

What do you love about what you do?

The job presents a lot of challenges, but it is great being able to get a good result for the customer. It is a great team to work with who genuinely enjoy what they do and have a huge wealth of technical ability. So to be a part of it is great.

How do you define success?

Being able to wake up and go to sleep happy. Being content with your current situation while still thinking about what’s next and moving forward.

Being able to enjoy a work environment which gives you the financial freedom you would like.

What do you do in your downtime?

What do you do in your downtime?

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Trying to keep fit and see more of NZ. Pretty much anything that doesn’t involve computers!

I live a pretty busy life full of activities. I generally spend any spare time with my wife and son, we enjoy a good day out the sounds fishing and diving or walking in the bush. I also enjoy exploring the countryside in my Jeep Wrangler and have started playing football again this year.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

We are a dynamic team providing efficient and cost effective surveying solutions using the latest survey equipment and software.

We are happy to work with a client to listen to their idea’s or issues and provide viable solutions.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

Being able to translate from customer request into technical results and speaking in terms people can understand. The IT industry has a stigma that IT technicians are very technically minded but can’t understand the customer’s needs.

Name: Bob Herbert Occupation: Registered Financial Advisor

Name: Max George Occupation: Joiner Extraordinaire What does your role entail?

What does your role entail?

I have a really varied role in my business. I still work in the workshop because even though I’ve been a joiner for 35 years I still love making stuff! Plus I do all the design consultations because this is my biggest strength.

Working with clients to help them achieve home ownership and to ensure that their wealth and assets are protected.

What has been your biggest achievement?

Phone: 577 7099

It’s probably how I’ve learnt over the years to be a fairly positive person in both family and business life. I always try to improve things but I’m also strong enough to change things too.

What do you love about what you do?

At work I like being part of the team. Every week I get emails, texts or phone calls from customers telling me how good our team is. I try to make our work environment really healthy and good because I want to spend my days working with happy people and if our workplace is happy then our customers will be happy too.

How do you define success?

For me it’s a balance of working and life. Making work enjoyable is very important. I think if you have a business that makes a pretty good profit without taking over your life then you are successful.

What do you do in your downtime?

I’m a fairly busy person. In the last 4-5 years my wife Rhonda and I have been developing an accommodation business in Picton called Garden View Cottages. I would spend at least 10 hours a week planting trees, gardening and building things there. I also play tennis 2-3 times per week.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

We run our business quite differently to our competitors. We have improved our service by keeping it a lot simpler. I own the business and I play an important role in it but the strength of our company is definitely our staff and how our entire team do their own jobs extremely well.

This is why even with recent changes in the world I feel very confident about our future making kitchens and joinery in Marlborough.

MAX GEORGE JOINERS

What has been your biggest achievement?

Phone: 03 579 1167

After working in this industry in a support role for 15 years then deciding to take the next logical step with completing my tertiary studies to gain certification as a Level 5 Financial Adviser which means I am now able to put my years of knowledge and experience to use in helping our clients.

What do you love about what you do?

Meeting and getting to know our customers and helping them with achieving their goals. Every clients needs are so different and it is a nice challenge to be able to assist them in finding solutions.

How do you define success?

Success, for me, is about making a difference in other people’s lives. If I know that at the end of the day my work has helped someone buy their first home or protected their wealth and assets for them and their family, then it makes me feel good too and I look forward to do it all over again the next day.

What do you do in your downtime?

I like to spend time with my family and friends as well as Playing Guitar and Photography. Each of these hobbies I find are unique in that they not only allow for me to be creative but also to constantly learn something new and evolve.

What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest?

My unique selling point is that I work within an environment which offers highly qualified individuals in a very respected company with a history for assisting many happy individuals into home ownership and asset/ wealth protection. Access to many valuable resources in my current position with my current employer allows me to even better serve and assist our clients with positive outcomes

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Reuben Molnar Youth Worker, Marlborough Youth Trust  What food do you crave most often?

Definitely sushi.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

I ensure that I get out and exercise, I know for myself how important it is for my wellbeing.  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

My Mum – She taught me the importance of giving back, being grateful and working hard.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

Havana, Cuba – The old cars, old buildings, people.  What was the last photo you took?

A photo of my dog.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Sushi.  What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

My dog.  Favourite programme currently watching?

The Chase.  If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

Mexico – cheap amazing food, beaches.  What’s one thing on your bucket list?

I would like to conquer my fear of heights by doing a skydive.

gardening this week Roundup costs Bayer $10billion USD: By Wally Richards The big news this week is that Bayer has settled out of court to the tune of 10 Billion USD. A calculated move, instead of facing thousands of law suits and having the embarrassment of likely been proven wrong about its claims in regards to the safety of glyphosate and people’s health, the chemical giant along with Monsanto forked out 10 billion to put out the damage.

So they got off light and of course will not admit the harm that glyphosate can cause to the health of people, animals, insects and soil biology.

The last part is the most damaging in the long term in regards to the harm to the soil life in your gardens.

We know that a healthy soil food web makes for healthy plants and food crops.

Kill the soil life and all plants grown there will be sickly and prone to attack from all manner of diseases and insect pests (Nature’s Cleaners) To harvest the crop other chemical poisons have to be used to kill insects pests and control the diseases.

Health begins in the soil, destroy that and you have what we see today a lot of health problems in all life forms.

The second problem is the use of herbicides including glyphosate in our food chain.

When a crop of peas have been harvested the grower can collect the foliage once it dries out, which takes a while but is very quickly dried if sprayed with glyphosate.

Then it can be sold to gardeners to mulch around their gardens. Pity if you put it around your roses, tomatoes, potatoes or beans as you will get some funny damage to the plants.

We also know that plants tend to inadvertently take up anything that is in the soil (the reason that we do not grow vegetables in soil contaminated with lead) So we can get a dose of glyphosate out of our home grown crops.

Commercial growers are likely to clear the weeds by spraying prior to planting?

Orchards may use glyphosate under their trees to control weeds and grasses.

NZ Food Safety does not do any tests for glyphosate in the foods that they check for chemical residues so how do we know if it’s there or not?

Overseas where tests are done there is often ppm of glyphosate in the food.

I read a time back that the approved parts per million (PPM) for glyphosate in produce considered to be the maximum without causing health problems had to be increased as too much produce was over the previous limit!

Just keep moving the goal posts and forget about safety concerns.

Do we have any reason to believe that the same is not so in NZ? In my view glyphosate is too widely used.

We through our food chain and the environment are getting little doses of this chemical and over time if we do not detox and get them out of our bodies they will cause health issues that we can well do without.

Chemical poisons as they are build-

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It is impossible to avoid chemical poisons these days as they are in our water supplies, our food and the environment.

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For instance NZ Railways used a compound called Ammonium Sulphamate to keep weeds under control on their railway tracks. A more effective and safer than glyphosate but more expensive.

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Drones, cameras and e-bike used in new forestry software

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

A drone “mosaic” of harvested forestry blocks is letting Marlburians see the wood for the trees, and could cut down environmental issues.

Marlborough company GeoInsight Limited is using drones, 360-degree cameras and an e-bike to “stitch together” images of forestry blocks and help the Marlborough District Council streamline compliance checks.

Of the council’s 17 monitoring programmes, forestry is ranked the highest, due to its potential for adverse environmental impacts like land instability, erosion, and driving out native plants and animals.

GeoInsight co-founder Mark Spencer said the same issues cropped up “time and time again” during his decade-long stint as an environment officer at the council, so he teamed up with fellow co-founder and former council business analysis Rob Besaans to create ‘RemoteHQ’.

The pair had spent three years developing the software while on independent compliance checks for the council, designing it to be used in the six years post-harvest, when

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blocks were vulnerable to weather.

“What typically happens is a company comes in, takes all the trees off [a block] and says, ‘see you later landowner. Good luck with that’.

“The block will sit idle during that ‘window of vulnerability’ period and landowners just really hope that no big weather events come through. If there is, a lot of the time ... they tend not to do a lot of maintenance.

“It’s important that pressure is put on either the landowner or the company to maintain what they put in place, otherwise we get erosion.”

The software would help make compliance “proactive, rather than reactive”, he said.

The pair would send up a drone to photograph the forestry block, with images “stitched together” to create a high-definition mosaic. Shots were also taken on foot.

An e-bike was used to get around forestry blocks and move equipment.

Spencer said the technology allowed compliance officers to spot issues that weren’t visible on foot. He recalled a drone spotting “cracks” on a hillside, which could have triggered a compliance failure if wet weather had dumped forestry materials into the stream below.

After identifying spots that were a compliance failure, concern or excellent, the pair broadcast the results online on the RemoteHQ website for the council, public and other forestry members to see.

A council compliance officer could then use the software to point out problems to forest managers and landowners, with the aim of stopping environmental issues before they occurred.

GeoInsight’s fees were paid by landowners, not ratepayers, Spencer said. The pair were developing the software from their own pocket.

Besaans described the software as a “radically new approach” to environmental management, one underpinned by public transparency.

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GeoInsights co-founders Mark Spencer, left, and Rob Besaans in the field. Photo supplied

sion and sedimentation across New Zealand, starting with the Marlborough region,” he said.

The pair’s long-term goal was to see RemoteHQ used by other regional councils.

Councillor Gerald Hope, who held the environment protection and compliance portfolio in Marlborough, said the software was “forward-looking”.

“It’s great for monitoring and compliance.

It’s also very good for the [forestry] industry at large to measure their success or failure,” he said.

Councillor David Oddie, who said last year the forestry industry needed to take a “serious look” at itself after years of compliance issues, supported the software at a council meeting earlier this month, saying it was “positive” work.

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Viticulture training provides 200 opportunities in Marlborough The wine industry has joined with its Primary Industry Training Organisation (PITO) and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to bring viticulture training and job opportunities to Marlborough.

Wine Marlborough, New Zealand Winegrowers and New Zealand Master Contractors worked with industry representatives and the PITO to design the training and fund its development. MSD will provide the funding for 200 training placements for New Zealand-resident job seekers whose employment has been

affected by COVID-19.

The funding is specific to Marlborough where the pandemic has resulted in a skills shortage for winter pruning. The industry needs the help of its community to ensure vines are pruned for its 2021 vintage. The training will cover unit standards in vine training and pruning along with pre-employment theory work.

“COVID-19 has had a huge impact on our industry and the availability of our usual workforce,” says Vance Kerslake of Wine Marlborough. “By coming together with our training

organisation and MSD we’re meeting the industry’s needs at the same time as creating employment opportunities for our local community.”

The wine industry directly accounts for over 10% of all employment in Marlborough, or over 2,350 jobs each year in the region, with an additional 2,500 more in downstream industries.

The Marlborough wine industry contributes 19% of Marlborough’s GDP annually and is the engine room of New Zealand’s $1.93 billion export wine industry.

Landcare Trust funding a win for water quality The additional $3 million for the New Zealand Landcare Trust from the Ministry for Primary Industries is money well spent, Federated Farmers water spokesperson, Chris Allen, says.

“If you’re looking for ‘bang for buck’ investment with high environmental returns, this is it.”

Catchment groups have proven to be great platforms to address water quality challenges. Farmers involved in these groups have underlined the importance of having a coordination resource, and the Landcare Trust is a prime example of support working in practice.

The new funding will enable the trust to employ a team of regional coordinators to work with the farming community on integrating sustainable land and water management practices into their farming

systems.

“This is what has been missing in the past in some districts. Regional coordinators will bring local knowledge and understanding of individual communities. Other farmers without a dedicated catchment programme have been seeking this kind of support,” Chris says.

A farmer-led, catchment-focused approach reflects the need to develop solutions that respond to the specific challenges within each catchment and on each farm.

“In our submission to the freshwater proposals last year, Federated Farmers sought additional funding of $3 to $4 million for Landcare, for these reasons.

“It’s great to see MPI supporting the good work underway at the catchment scale. This is where we’ll get real, lasting improvement in rural water quality.”

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EVENT: Renwick Matariki

Renwick School students and their families braved the cold and rain to gather early last Friday morning to celebrate Matariki at the school with a variety of activities and a performance.

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EVENT: Marlborough Youth Trust Pizza and Politics Night

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Daniel Duarte, Sam Smith, Oscar Eaves, and Shannon McLean attended the Pizza and Politics night.

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Kia ora, welcome to Cancer Society Marlborough Vouch for Recovery We asked our supporters to purchase vouchers from local businesses and donate them to our Vouch for Recovery raffle. The vouchers gave much needed funds to local businesses cashflow but also helped us to raise much needed funds to support our free services for local families in their cancer treatment and recovery. We rely 100% on the generosity of our local businesses and community and would like to thank everyone for their contributions. Congratulations to the lucky winners: 1st Prize: Pru Adams 2nd Prize: The Gift Sisters 3rd Prize: Jenny Schmidt Bonus #1: Marrilyn & Graham Colquhoun Bonus #2: Mrs. B.M. Kilgour Bonus #3: Jenny Brimble Bonus #4: Jonty Frisken Bonus #5: Sue Garing Bonus #6: Julie Cameron

Marlborough Wine & Art Fair The Marlborough Art & Wine Fair is a collaborative exhibition of 24 leading artists from Marlborough featuring paintings, ceramic art, sculptures, and photographic art. On Monday 13th July, Cancer Society Marlborough invite our supporters to The Wine Station to attend the launch event of local artists: Colin Wynn, Liz Kempthorne, Olaf Mengeringhausen of Artofact Gallery and Val Griffith-Jones. Their works will be showcased until Sunday 26th July with a benefit from a percentage of every purchase to our charity.

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Art and wine lovers can rejoice, as the Marlborough Art and Wine Fair has started its 12 week season. Hosted by the Wine Station, the fair will exhibit four artists at a time for two week intervals.

A different charity will receive a percentage of the proceeds per rotation.

“Marlborough is world-renowned as a celebrated wine region and boasts an incredible amount of artistic talent,” says director Angela Wentworth.

“The Marlborough Art and Wine Fair will be a celebration of our best art and wine.”

“Marlborough Hospice is delighted to be the nominated charity for the first two weeks of the Art and Wine Fair,” says Sandy Inwood of Marlborough Hospice.

“This event is a unique way for people to support Hospice, while appreciating the talented Marlborough artists and the superb range of wines Marlborough has to offer.”

Currently artwork by Brian Baxter, Clarry Neame, Joanna Dudson-Scott, and Liz Anderson is on display. Artist Clarry Neame’s paintings are in the pointillism style, which involves the artist using many different “dots” of colour to create an image. Clarry‘s paintings are thick and layered, and depict scenes from around Marlborough.

Brain Baxter, Clarry Neame, and Liz Anderson are three of the four artists who launched the Marlborough Art and Wine Fair on Monday night.

“Ever since art school, I’ve painted in the Pointillism style.

With impressionism, I like the surprise of it all,” Clarry says.

“It’s more exciting for me to do something that’s a fixture, than just a piece of colour on the wall.”

Artist Liz Anderson also paints using a pointillist technique. Using pointillism, she “can express the patterns she observes in an abstract way.” Liz’s paintings are heavily influenced by aboriginal art.

“My paintings are a combination of all things,” Liz says. “The colours choose themselves. They’re

painted using pieces of dowel, plastic, and q-tips.”

Brian Baxter has been exhibiting his work since the 70s. Originally a sign writer from Kaikoura, Brian turned to painting fulltime in the seventies, and won the Kelliher prize for landscapes in 1977. Now “three quarters semi-retired,” Brian is continuing to paint the landscapes he is renowned for, with some portraits as a new addition.

“I don’t have to sell to survive now, so I can be less market minded. The pressure is off, and I can experiment,” Brian says.

“On the other hand, necessity is the mother of invention. If I have to paint, it’s a good thing.”

Joanna Dudson-Scott’s paintings are mostly based around landscapes around Marlborough.

She uses a pallet knife instead of a brush, and enjoys climbing local mountains and painting the view from the top.

“I have a thing about climbing high peaks in Marlborough, and looking out the landscape,” Joanna says.

“I never ever paint unless I’ve been to a place. I see a place, and then I express how I feel about it.”

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This year’s theme for National Volunteer Week, 21st – 27th June, was “Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi – the benefit of working together”.

We celebrated the contribution our wonderful Cancer Society volunteers make for our community. Together we are able to: drive people to appointments, provide meals, support people during cancer treatment, raise funds, run events, provide free headwear, drain bags & wig stands, run our office smoothly and much more.

Our heartfelt thanks, we couldn’t do this without you!

Daffodil Day 2020

With Daffodil Day just around the corner, please let us know if you would like to help with preparations or the street appeal on Friday 28th August. You can email our Volunteer Coordinator, Hilary on hilaryg@cancersocorg.nz or call into the office to find out more.

Ngā mihi/Best wishes, Felicity, Hilary & Gina.

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The Cancer Society is funded entirely by charitable donations and thanks the Marlborough community for its continued support.

With so many events having to be postponed due to COVID-19, there’s one hunting favourite which is still going ahead – The Woody Pig & Deer Hunt, set for July 10-12.

For nearly 10-years this popular event has been hosted by the Woodbourne Tavern & Motels in Renwick. It’s popular with hunters as far as Invercargill and attracts more and more entries every year.

Last year alone saw a record number of entries recorded with 121 in the Open, 42 in the Teens and 72 in the Kids sections. After the event it was found that another record was beaten in the Kids section with 84 animals weighed in.

Traditionally The Woody Pig & Deer Hunt is held over Queen’s Birthday weekend but this year with COVID-19 restrictions, it was held off till July.

It hasn’t however put anyone off, Woodbourne Tavern & Motels manager, Rowan Ingpen says.

“The interest has been high and post Lockdown people have

definitely been keen to see the event held.

“We’ve already had a good response from Canterbury hunters and good support from prize sponsors,” he says.

Once again the Tavern will give away up to $6000 in cash as well as an array of spot prizes made up of hunting clothing and accessories.

For the children who enter there will be goody bags handed out.

The categories are the same again this year with the Open for 18-years and over ($50 entry) which includes two animals, pig and deer.

Then there’s the Teen category for 10-17 years ($30 entry) which includes one animal, either a pig or goat.

Both the Open and Teen categories also have an ‘average weight’ prize and spot prizes.

“Having a prize for average weight gives people who don’t bring in the heaviest animal a chance to win a prize,” Rowan says.

A Team category is available once again this year for a group

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The Kids category costs only $5 per entry for hares, rabbits and possums and is for ages nine-years and under.

In addition to the major prizes, there will be the Luke Dixon Memorial Trophy handed out to

the heaviest pig on the day.

“It’s a great time to head out with the family or your mates for a weekend hunt and be in to win some great prizes,” Rowan says.

To enter collect an entry form from the Tavern and Marlborough Hunting & Fishing. The cut off for entries is Thursday, July 9.

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You will join an enthusiastic tight knit team with • A variety of work within our industry • Further professional development and training • Good rates of pay • Company van and phone provided Marlborough Plumbing and Heating is a dynamic and proactive plumbing and heating company specialising in central heating installations, new house builds, bathroom renovation and underfloor heating as well as all aspects of general plumbing, maintenance and repairs.

Please send CV’s and cover letters to FAO Laura info@mph.co.nz Must have a full drivers license and be legally allowed to work in NZ. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Teacher Aide We are looking for a teacher aide who is enthusiastic, flexible and has good interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will be willing to work with pupils and teachers in a range of situations and across year levels.

The hours of work will be Mon–Thur 9:30am–12.30pm Please send a CV and cover letter by email to principal@grovetown.school.nz Applications close 22 July 2020

Disability Support Services Come along to our information evening and learn about opportunities working with people in our community.

Please refer to our careers site for full details and a copy of the position description.

Closing date: Sunday, 5 July 2020.

Ref: W20-071.

Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz Register for job alerts and view full details of vacancies

www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

Full time permanent position Due to growth we are looking for an experienced plumber (alternatively a 3rd year apprentice) who is keen to broaden their skills and horizons.

Wednesday July 1, 2020

Irrigation Technician Liquid Action is a locally owned irrigation business based in Renwick, Marlborough.

We are rapidly expanding and require an additional staff member to join our team.

The role is for an irrigation technician, and will be carrying out repairs & maintenance on a wide range of pumping and irrigation equipment.

This is a service industry role so the ideal applicant will have: • Customer service skills • Organisational skills • A good understanding of irrigation equipment • An ability to work well with our existing team If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Matt Broughan 021550867 All applications will be strictly confidential.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Picton Librarian/Customer Service Supervisor Marlborough is a globally-connected district of smart, progressive, high-value enterprises, known for our economic efficiency, quality lifestyle and wellbeing, caring community, desirable location and healthy natural environment.

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing its library services. Council operates a District Library in Blenheim and Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga.

Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga opened in November 2017. This new vibrant community hub offers both library and council services and since opening has experienced significant growth in community engagement, foot traffic and items issued.

Due to a pending retirement Council is looking for an enthusiastic Branch Librarian to lead and manage the day-to-day operations at the Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga. This role will ensure that the staff have the skills and resources to provide a high quality, friendly, helpful, and efficient customer service to all sectors of the community.

We are looking for someone who has: • A recognised library or information science qualification.

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a qualified librarian in a public library setting.

• Knowledge of Local Government operations (will be an advantage).

• Problem solving skills and is able to respond appropriately to challenging situations.

• Proven library and customer service management skills.

• The ability to work with a range of people and respond appropriately to diversity and cultural differences.

As part of the libraries’ senior management team you will be highly innovated and proactive with the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff to deliver quality customer service, build strong productive networks, develop services, programmes and community relationships.

If this sounds like you, then please apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 12 July 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers section of Marlborough District Council’s website where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Glenn Webster (District Libraries Manager) on glenn.webster@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Reliable deliverers required.

May suit retired, semi-retired or school students with parental / caregivers support.

Phone the office (03) 577 7868 or E: office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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Mon – Fri. (35 hours) We are seeking a well organised, enthusiastic and motivated person to join our small team.

Duties include: • Accounts receivable & payable.

• Banking and account reconciliation.

• Payroll, Paye, Gst & Excise.

• Stock management and reconciliation.

• Export documentation.

• Staff management and contracts.

• Health & Safety policy & procedures.

• Cashflow management.

Applicant will require: • Sound financial background.

• Legislative understanding in employment, H&S. • Import and export experience.

Whilst experience in the wine industry would be an advantage all applications will be considered.

Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ. If you enjoy working in a varied & challenging position then apply in writing with CV to: The Directors No 1 Family Estate, 169 Rapaura Road, R D 3, Blenheim. Email: sam@no1wine.nz Applications close Weds 15th July 2020.

fact of the week The extinct Ubykh language, spoken in the Caucasus until 1992, holds the record for most consonants: it had 83 but only two vowels.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Mower Operator Marlborough District Council’s gardens continuously get high praise for their beauty from locals and visitors to the region. The team responsible for keeping these gardens in pristine condition is looking for an enthusiastic Mower Operator to join them.

This role requires someone with a thorough understanding of mowing operations and the maintenance of mowing equipment. Apart from mowing Council’s parks and reserves, this role will also assist the rest of the Garden’s Team with other horticultural duties.

This is a great opportunity for you if you: • Have a passion for lawns.

• Enjoy working outdoors.

• Are physically fit.

• Have the ability to cope with all turf related tasks • Have a valid driver’s licence and are able to drive manual vehicles.

• Are reliable, motivated and enjoy hard work.

We are looking for someone with a good attitude that enjoys working in a team.

The hours of work for this role are 40 hours per week. There will be a degree of flexibility in this regard for the right candidate. The normal hours of work are between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm Mondays to Fridays.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you then please apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 7 July 2020.

Applications should be made online via the careers page 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 brad.molony@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Death notices ELLIS, Valerie Zoe: Passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village. Aged 89 years.

Loved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen Croft, Kevin and Kerry Ellis. Loving grandmother to Owen, Erica, Chad and Chelsea; great grandmother Ellie to Samuel, Jake, Liam and Flynn. Daughter of the late Arnold and Peg Cox, sister and sister-in-law of the late Wilson and Margaret Cox, the late Carol and David Larcombe, Hector and Valmai Cox, Ngaire and the late Rex Linton, Wendy and John Peyton, the late Patricia, and John Tiffen, Brenda Austin, Gladys and Ray Rowsell.

Sister-in-law to the late Margaret Ellis, the late David, and Diana Ellis and Anne Ellis.

A loving aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to P O Box 467, Blenheim 7240.

Many thanks to the staff at Redwood Retirement Lifestyle Care and Village for their love and care of Val. Messages may be sent to 105A Charles Street, Blenheim 7201. A private service will be held.

House For Sale 4 Balmoral Mews Springlands Open Home Saturday 4th July at 1.30pm Trademe Listing #2675469062 Enquiries to Jeanette 0211163457

African Braiding - inquire with Stephanie 0210-821-3787

Professional Rose Pruner Taking bookings for mid-winter rose pruning.

Phone Sarah 5728539 for a free quote.

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Laying, Restretches, Repairs, Patches.

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Marlborough Volleyball Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 28th July 2020 at 6pm Upstairs in the Stadium 2000 meeting room All welcome

Tuamarina Traction Vintage Machinery Club Annual General Meeting Denton Room, Brayshaw park July 14th 7.30pm New Shed discussion.

ClOthing AlteRAtiOns & DRessmAking Ready 3 - 7 days Will pick up and deliver Phone Robyn 573 7257 OR 0223172948

URGENT services Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Community notices The Blenheim Healing Rooms

JONES: Isobell Dulcie On 24 June 2020, peacefully at Redwood Retirement Village, in her 79th year. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley and Ken Anderson (Blenheim), Carol and Kelvin Tapp (Koromiko), Alan and Maree (Australia).

A much loved Nannan and Great Nannan.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan and Ann Kinzett and Owen and Barbara Kinzett.

Loved by her nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 196 Picton 7250 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Grateful thanks to the caring staff at Redwood Retirement Village. In accordance with Isobell’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11am-12.30pm. Salvation Army HQ, Henry Street, Blenheim.

Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

HOUSIE/BINGO Marlborough Community Housie INC. Every Thursday, 6.45pm start.

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

Food available.

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Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

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HAPAKUKU, Kumi: On Sunday June 28, 2020 peacefully at his home. Aged 54 years.

Dearly loved son of the late Dan and Carol, loved stepson of late Kawana (Happy).

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Donna and Arthur, the late Jackie, Kim, Dan, and Rangi. Loved by all his nieces and nephews.

A farewell service for Kumi will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.00pm on Thursday July 2, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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sports talk With Jacob Page

A tale of two games, one older man Some weekend’s you just feel yourself ageing faster than others.

At 30-years-old, I’d like to think my best years are still ahead of me, but I do have traits that would make many Super Gold card carriers nodding their head in agreement.

On Friday night I watched the Warriors wave the white flag of surrender in a 50-6 flogging at the hands of the Melbourne Storm.

The performance was pitiful, against a side which they usually play competitively against.

What made it worse was the speculation the Kiwi NRL franchise’s players were seriously considering

abandoning the competition to return to their families in New Zealand.

While I do not want to under-state the importance of families for everyone, the performance and sulking in the changing sheds afterwards has exposed the soft under-belly of the team.

These players are making good money and I’m sure have the best possible training, nutrition and living situation given the global pandemic.

They are not being asked to fight a war, they’re being asked to do their job in foreign but comfortable

conditions.

What is staggering about the situation is that the players are making stellar money for their efforts.

I just don’t see the big problem?

These are exceptional circumstances, yes, but the culture can’t be that rotten.

The performance on the field suggested many of them wanted to be on a plane the next day.

The team are doing themselves no favours on or off the field and the issues must be addressed before the season gets out of control.

My partner and I also attended the Crusaders versus Chiefs Super

Indoor bowls season gets underway The Indoors Bowls season is underway again in Marlborough with the Rapaura, Grovetown, Strand and Linkwater clubs all enjoying bowls on a Wednesday.

A good turn-out of Indoor Bowlers enjoyed another successful social event run by the Marlborough Indoor Bowls Assn last Sunday.

Tournament results: Winners - 1st with 3 wins, 15 ends - Gary Parlane,

Chris Wooster and Judith Andrews.

Runners - up with 3 wins, 12 ends - Joy McKenzie, Allison Rouse and Carolyn Parkes.

Best of the rest - Lucky draw - Irene Payne, Betty Schofield, Shirley Umbers.

All Indoor Bowlers are invited to the next tournament on Sunday July 5 at 1pm at the Simcox Stadium on Battys Rd. This event will be followed

by the President’s Knockout Tournament starting at 11am on Sunday July 12, also at the Simcox Stadium. Entries to Colin Blake Ph 577 8254.

The Clubs of Marlborough Indoor Bowls section is also set to start again on Friday nights at 7pm.

New players are always welcome, please contact Glen Hurcomb Ph 579 2574 for further information.

A good turn-out of Indoor Bowlers enjoyed another successful social event run by the Marlborough Indoor Bowls Association last Sunday. Photo provided.

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Rugby game in Christchurch on Sunday.

As an old man trapped in a young man’s body, I was sucked in to buying a ticket thinking a 3:35pm start would be far more pleasurable than the traditional 7:35pm kick off.

Generally, I won’t go to rugby at that stadium in the middle of winter.

In winter, I believe you are paying a ticket price to freeze in a grim post-quake stadium with overpriced, average food and mediocre entertainment in between the rugby.

Most of that list of stereotypes held up.

It was wet and cold, the stadium

was uncomfortable and shabby, the MCs had zero charisma and lurched from one rugby cliché to another and I did indeed freeze.

The only positive were the fries with beef brisket which were at least a step up on the usual hot dog or pie.

To sum up, I won’t be spending upwards of $35 a ticket for that experience again.

When you leave soaked, shivering and needing a hot shower, that is not entertainment, that’s a flawed outing.

I take most of the blame, the pensioner in me knew such a day was highly likely.

Whitehead Park Bowling Club results

Golf Marlborough Men’s Interclub first round

June 24: John May, Chris Howard, Ali Mahoney; 2nd Brian Newell, John Bate, Bob Hunter; 3rd Kevin Wills, Richard Lissaman, A Umbers.

June 27: 1st Sandy Marshall, Jessica Looms, Judy Hopgood; 2nd Kevin Wills, John Smith, LaRita Franklin; 3rd Barry Fishburn, Alan Franklin, Dawn Nichol.

Held on Sunday, June 14 at Rarangi.

Fairhall Cup: Rarangi 6, Blenheim 0. Wairau Valley 5, Awatere 1. Marlborough 5, Picton 1.

Foote Cup: Rarangi beat Marlborough, Wairau Valley beat Blenheim, Awatere beat Picton.

Marlborough Football results – June 27 12th Grade 2020, Oliver 2, Blenheim Valley Bayern 2 vs 6 Rangers Kiwis 12th Grade 2020, Oliver 4 Blenheim Valley Phoenix 5 vs 2 Blenheim Valley Allstars Youth 13th & 14th, Renwick Raiders 0 vs 6 Picton Kaka Yo u t h 13 t h & 14 t h , Redwood Bobcats 2 vs 9 Rangers Falcons Yo u t h 13 t h & 14 t h , Blenheim Valley Snipers 7 vs 0 Rangers Leopards Youth 15th-17th, Rangers Royals 0 vs 10 Picton Youth Youth 15th-17th, Renwick Wolfpack 2 vs 3 Rangers Rebels Local Women’s Social Trojans 6 vs 2 BV Chicks BV Chicks: A McCallum x2, Trojans: H Spence x2, B Connor x2, E Cotter x1, J Angulo x1 Senior Div 2 R1, Trojans Dribbles 1 vs 9 Rangers Development - Trojans

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Dribbles: 3 J Schreuder (74) Rangers Development: 11 L Clamp (7,20), 7 B Elvy (8,20,70), 16 J Whittle (19), 12 C Stone (78), 15 S Holmes (81), 8 J Clamp (87) Senior Div 2 R1 Call Care Spartans 1 vs 4 Picton Crow Tavern - Call Care Spartans: 20 S Plant (32) Picton: 9 I Tyler (45,77), 13 H Hall (66), 3 G Baillie (77), Yellow Card: Trojans 17 J Phillips (25) (Y1 Reckless tackle).

Senior Div 2 R1 Redwood Masters 3 vs 1 Central Privateer - Redwood Masters: 19 J Anderson (13), 3 Mike Brew (44). 6 ?? (59) Central Privateers: 73 P Slovak (23) Senior Div 1 R1 Rangers Clubs Of Marlborough 1 vs 4 Central Wolves - Rangers Clubs Marlb 10 M Miller (31), Central Wolves: 17 R Marsden (15), 7 P Stephens (22), 9 S McCaa (23), 6 S Wilkinson (80) Senior Div 1 R1 Bottle-O

BV Masters 2 vs 2 Central Buccaneers - BV Masters: 8 B Clarke (8), 5 M Jay (90), Central Buccaneers: 12 J Ashman (62), OG BV Masters Senior Div 1 R1 Call Care Trojans 3 vs 4 Blenheim Valley Cobra’s - Call Care Trojans: 10 P Newport (17), 20 J Morris (43), 9 G Cruz (84) BV Cobra’s: 15 L Ellsworth (30P), 2 A Aitken (49), 12 N Kerry (56,62), Yellow Card: BV Cobras-11 C Lang (72) (Y1 Reckless tackle) Nelson Women’s Senior Div 1 R1 Little Wembley, Nelson BV Liquid Action Bullets 8 vs 0 Nelson Girls College 1st XI BV : Lauren Sloan x2, Riley Preece x2, Mkenzie Adams x1, Abbey Owen x1, Destiney Aires x1, Tiana Williams x1 Nelson Men’s Senior Div 1 R1 Tahunanui, Nelson Rangers AFC 1 vs 0 Sprig & Fern Tahuna Rangers AFC: 14 Adam Rose (65).

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