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Mother’s plea for help By Kristy Martin It is a bit hard to look after a toddler when you can’t even pick him up. Just ask solo mum Lisa Taylor, who recently had major surgery and now can’t do any basic household chores. Following a hernia operation at Wairau Hospital, Ms Taylor was told by doctors not to lift anything for one month, and yet was expected to go home and continue to be the sole carer for her 15-month-old son Toby, who can’t walk yet. She can’t put Toby into bed or place him in his high chair to feed him, and she can’t pick him up when he reaches out for her. Ms Taylor was given home help for a few hours a week, and says she can only get minimal childcare funding from Work and Income. She can’t understand why she can get someone to clean her house, but can’t get further assistance for the more important task of looking after her child. Continued page 2.

Solo mum Lisa Taylor is not allowed to lift anything and is having trouble caring for son Toby following a major operation.

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Mother’s plea for help Continued from page 1. “I got 25 staples in my stomach and was told not to lift anything, but I’ve got a very active 15-month-old son. “What was I supposed to do with my child? “I’ve got amazing friends who have been helping out and I really appreciate it, but they all work and have families of their own.” Ms Taylor said she developed an incisional hernia following a caesarean section during Toby’s birth. “I’ve got no family in Blenheim and I didn’t really understand the implications of

having surgery.” She hired a childcare worker for the week after her surgery, but it cost her $270 and she says WINZ will only fund $35 of it. “I found that really insulting. “Yes, I’m on a benefit and I know people judge people on a benefit, but it was a medical emergency.” Poor Toby doesn’t understand why his mother won’t pick him up and this breaks Ms Taylor’s heart. “He reaches for me and I keep saying to him ‘Mummy’s got a sore tummy’. “I’ve had moments where he’s sitting there just screaming because I can’t pick him up.

“Surely there are other people in my situation who need help too.” A spokesman for Work and Income said Ms Taylor was currently receiving all the support she’s entitled to. This included a childcare subsidy of nine hours a week. “She is receiving the maximum rate based on her current circumstances and the medical advice we have been provided,” he said. “We appreciate the situation she’s in and we’ve advised her to contact the DHB to see if there’s any further home help available on top of what she’s already receiving.”

Impact of going digital By Kristy Martin E-readers and online book distributors have forced local book sellers to shift their focus away from fiction titles and instead concentrate on non-fiction. Charlene Scott, owner of Bookworld in Blenheim, said she first noticed the effect the big online companies were having on her book sales about 18 months ago. “E-readers are having an impact, but it’s more the big online distributors. “People use us as a showroom now. “They mine us for information and then say they are going to go online. “Online is changing the way people shop and that is going to have a death knell on bricks and mortar stores. “We have no control over it and you have days when it is absolutely demoralising.” Ms Scott said part of the problem was that the government didn’t collect tax on small value imports, so people could buy books online from international companies. Non-fiction titles were still selling, because they were considered an investment. People would spend the money because they planned to keep these physical

Denis Jacques, owner of Perry’s Book and Map Shop. volumes. will still buy them.” Denis Jacques, owner of Perry’s Book and Non-fiction items, particularly those with Map Shop, agreed. local content, like Molesworth and The Calm He’d stopped trying to stock the latest fiction Beyond were selling “hand over foot”. titles, but said it was not just digital that led to “We’ve sold hundreds,” he said. this change in focus. “We’ve gone out of fiction and gone into He has had his Arthur Street shop for extensive non-fiction. 19 years and said it began when he had to “We’ve researched New Zealand non-fiction start competing with big chain stores, like extensively and world non-fiction. the Warehouse, who were selling heavily “Hunting is big for us and maps are still discounted fiction titles. big for us.” “You just have to change your direction of Call him a traditionalist, but Mr Jacques says the business. he doesn’t own an e-reader because he is “far “If you’ve got the books people want, people too busy reading real books”.

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Port chairman says numbers were flawed By Glenise Dreaver Restraint was a key to Port Marlborough’s successful lobbying of government in the Clifford Bay review proces, Ed Johnson, Port board chair, believes. The proposal to have the ferry terminals shifted to a new site, with the associated loss of hundreds of jobs in the town of Picton had led to two years of depressed business confidence and development in the Picton area and had a profound effect on property sales and prices there. “But it’s no use bleating about things like that in the media,” he said last week. “You have to play the issue not the individual.” Behind the scenes, he and Port staff spent much time talking to the people concerned, including the Minister responsible, first Gerry Brownlee, then Steven Joyce. He added, however, that he and the company were “chastised” by

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many for not being more vocal in publicly opposing the proposal that finally costed out at over $600m. They knew the numbers were flawed. “And we knew what we were doing behind the scenes,” Ed said.

“The two key ‘flaws’ we saw were the original South Island freight volume growth estimates and the Government’s initial capital costs associated with staying in Picton,” Ed said. “The flag had been raised that the plan was for the national good, but someone was still going to have to pay for the resiting, with the costs inevitably to be passed on to the consumers of the freight on the South island.” The Port Company believe they were able to show it would have been pointless investing new money when, in Picton, they could accomplish all that will be needed without massive new capital investment. “We demonstrated we had sufficient capacity to handle growth of potential trade when it comes, within our resources and without undue strain,” he said. How this was handled was vital. “It is my view that calm, effective and coordinated dialogue,

Blooming tall lily reaches 2 metres By Kristy Martin A two-metre tall lily plant is dominating the backyard of one Blenheim property. The beautiful alexandra lily has surprised and delighted its owners Nick Sowman and his carer Annette Nichols. The pair said that while they enjoy working often in the garden at their Macey Crescent home, it barely took any skill for the lily to shoot up toward the heavens. “They do their own thing, lilies,” Mr Sowman laughed. “We just let them come up.” The plant measures at just over 2m in height and has about 16 buds in various stages of bloom. According to Mr Sowman, it gives the yard a pleasant smell, especially in the evenings. “We’ve lived here for about 12 months “The woman who used to live here planted it. “Last year it wasn’t as tall. I’d say about 180cm. “It’s something that ought to be in a florist window for a while,” the proud owner said. “But they Annette Nichols with the 2m tall alexandra lily growing in her can’t have it!” backyard.

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rather than shrill or ill-informed banter, is the best way through issues like this,” he said. Ed, a former Chairman of Shell New Zealand and Fulton Hogan, is an experienced negotiator having brokered a number of multinational deals. That included many in the developing world when he worked out of London with Shell International. Yet he describes himself as an introvert with a preference for staying out of the limelight and his leadership style one of working behind the scenes “... down in the weeds or behind the scenes...”. This month, the port board will meet to update their ten-year plan with two years of uncertainty now behind them. They spent that time focusing on upgrading and enhancing their marina developments at Picton, Waikawa and Havelock. Now it will be the turn of the Port itself, Ed said.

Street Party tomorrow The annual Cornerstone Street Party will be held in Blenheim from 5pm tomorrow night to coincide with the Wine and Food Festival. The 18+ event will feature free live music and barbecues outside the Cornerstone bar and restaurant. Christchurch band The Wolverines will be performing. Cornerstone’s Ryan McQuillan said that section of Queen street would be closed to traffic and the event would run until 1am.

For those looking for a last-minute Wine and Food Festival Ticket for tomorrow, you may be in luck. Tickets are still available from the Blenheim i-Site or from Ticketek, and cost $55. Gates open at 10:30am, and wine sales stop at 5:30. Babies, children and those under 18 are not allowed on site.

MCN window triumph Managed Computer Network (MCN) has walked away with six Marlborough Wine and Food Festival tickets after winning their. annual window display competition The competition sees local businesses and wineries join together to create window displays with a Festival theme. MCN partnered with Hans Herzog Estate for the event, and beat 14 other businesses for the title. Mitchell Sports and Charles Wiffen Wines was second and AvantiPlus and Saint Clair Family Estate third. The competition is run by the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

More fm beach day Grab your spades, togs and the family and head to the More FM beach day for a great family day out. The Beach Day will be held at Whites Bay on Sunday, February 16. Events kick off at 10:30am when registrations for the sandcastle competition start. Competitors have until 12:45 to build their sandcastle. Beach digs for both kids and adults begin at 1pm.

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ice cream awards The winners of the New Zealand Ice-Cream Awards will be announced in Blenheim on May 22. Twelve categories will be judged upon, and entries finish on April 3. The entrants will be judged in Auckland from April 14. This is the 18th year the awards have been held. For more details on the competition and to enter your ice-cream visit the New Zealand Ice-Cream Manufacturers’ Association website.

Sir mark solomon speaks Maori tribal leader and prominent businessman Sir Mark Solomon will be speaking in Blenheim later this month. Mr Solomon will be speaking at the Scenic Hotel on Thursday 20 February. His speech will be on ‘partnering for a vibrant community in a storng economy.’ Lunch will be served at 12pm, and Mr Solomon will begin speaking at about 12:45, finishing at 1:30. Tickets cost $49, including lunch, and are available by emailing enquiries@mcoc.org.nz

Wairau fundraiser

The Wairau Youth and Family Trust is holding a fundraising dinner and bottle auction next month, and tickets are on sale. The function takes place on Monday 10 March, starting at 6pm, at Bamboo Garden Restaurant. Proceeds will go to paying Wairau Youth and Family Trust children’s community worker Robyn Humphreys Barry Maister, who played 85 tests for the New Zealand hockey team and won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $35. To purchase visit the St Ninian’s Church Office on Riley Crescent or call Trish Robertson on 5784978 or Mary Doig (5787599)

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(L-R) Bryan Ward, general manager of Think Water Brisbane, and Pete James, owner manager of Think Water Marlborough, are welcomed to their new premises by Sturrock Saunders, landlord and owner of Mayfield Motors.

New owners for Think Water By Glenise Dreaver Pete James is a well-known face in the vineyards and on rural properties in Marlborough. He was there at the start of the wine boom 18 years ago and his firm Waterworks has undertaken many irrigation projects in the province. Now he and co-owner, wife Maryann, have moved to the next stage, becoming one of 49 members of the Australasian Think Water franchise, 14 of them in New Zealand. The move has added a retail strand to their business.

They have moved to a new retail premises in Hutcheson Street, attached to Mayfield Motors. “A really, really good location,” says Pete. “And the off-street parking is great.” While the official opening will be held in early March, the business is up and running already. Pete says their new range of retail products includes pool chemicals, domestic sprinklers, irrigation equipment water treatment and filtration products and water pumps. They are there for the general public, as well as for tradespeople working in landscaping, horticulture and viticulture.

“But we’ll still be doing the project work that we started with in Waterworks as well.” The expansion means that an increase of their existing staff of five is very much on the cards. On Thursday last week, Think Water’s general manager, Bryan Ward from Brisbane, was visiting and said they were delighted to have the couple on the team. “They’re very well-known in the irrigation business here. “Having the franchise locally owned and operated is the key to what they do. “They understand local needs well.”

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An exhibition highlighting the Marlborough countryside has just begun at the Millenium Art Gallery. The 16-painting exhibition, from Marlborough Plein Air painter Brian Badcock, (left) began on February 1. Mr Badcock completed the paintings on site in locations

like the Awatere Valley and the Stronvar and Glazebrook sheep stations. He said he wanted to show Marlborough was made up of more than just vineyards and the valley. “I’m trusting people enjoy it. I think it gives them a different perspective. “One of the main reasons for the exhibition is that people around this area don’t realise it’s back country. “There is some incredible country out there that is very beautiful.” He hoped the aretwork would leave a lasting impression on those who viewed it. “With an exhibition it should be a place where people come out edified and inspired. “It’s really important to make art meaningful and relevant.” The exhibition finishes on March 16.

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I guess some people want everything for free. Those that have paying sites dont get everything for free (water/waste). If they did they might pass this on, there are also a lot of camping grounds that have free hot showers. how much more do you want for free. Maybe if some of these people would go to the camping grounds they would find this out. and i think it more about the mess tht the overseas tourist is leaving rather than the payment that is the problem.

Golden goose too As a camp owner I think that $1.70 an hour is a fair price for a overnight stay in a safe camping ground, AJ

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more cheap nights Why does the cinema only have one cheaper night? Surely u wod get more to it if there was another night.jst a thot?

who else will pay? Just to answer the person called JP. About koromiko stopover. Should go try running a place for overseas and new zealanders with hot showers & pay the power bill. Get your head out of the clouds and get a real job. dont you pay power bills. Also we get people stealing showers. how do you think we can get bludgers to pay. JP hope you will pay help and put your money where you mouth is.

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aggressive cyclists The people on bikes on the taylor river are too aggressive. They make us people that are walking move for them. the people on bikes are yelling at our dogs and even riding straight at us and our dogs. Some karma will happen you cant ride bikes at people and dogs. Thats just ignorant. Use the roads like other vehicles do.

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Disgusting when we got wine tickets last week and charges $57! Normally $50. We apparently aren’t an earlybird, not everbody knows there plans early.. Not a good look for Marlborough, it’s very expensive when u buy two at price! Totally disgusted! Just money gathering.

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Maori rugby raffle was ment 2 be drawn on the 15th dec under the police hasnt been in the paper. Was told been drawn and half the books not been handed n what going on u cant do that wont be buying any raffle from u guys and more u should give our money back. Taken money from us and raffle already been drawn not good.

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- weekend event guide Friday 7 February 2014 Marlborough Wine Market Day The Blenheim CBD comes alive for the annual Wine and Food Market Day. The market is from 9am to 4pm and showcases a range of products including arts, crafts, food, clothing, entertainment and more. This is the perfect opportunity to see some of the hidden treasures that Marlborough has to offer and a great way to kick start your Wine and Food Festival weekend. Edward Laurenson in Concert Modern Classical and Opera 6.15pm Forrest Estate Winery: For ticket Sales Email michael@ macvine.co.nz or phone Marie-Luise 09 5797451 or The Cellar Door at Forrest Winery on 03 572 9084. Celebrate Marlborough Wine & Food Festival 2014 at Hans Herzog Estate! Today, 8th and 9th Tickets: From Hans Herzog Estate Email: info@herzog.co.nz Phone: +64 3 572 8770. The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free! Sit and Be Fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and Be Fit with Jeanette Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395. Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara see a Penguin, get up close and have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth making New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world”, Unique. Open every day from 9.30am. Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm. Prue: 578 8888. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666. Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

The Diversion Gallery Open noon-5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www. thediversion.co.nz

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

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The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is a celebration of Marlborough wine, food and New Zealand’s leading musical talent and is held at the original home of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Vineyard. This internationally renowned event is not to be missed. Ph 03 577 2391.

Kaipupu Point guided tour Take a boat cruise to Kaipupu Point Mainland Island, with a guided walk there and a cruise around the inner Queen Charlotte Sound. Meet 11:30am Picton jetty, return 4pm. Bring own food and drink. Bookings required ph Jenny Keene 5727288 or Robin Cox 520 3002.

NZ Antique and Classic Boatshow 8-9 February Lake Rotoit. Gate Sales only.Clinkers, canoes, classic sail boats, seagulls, inboard clinkers, runabouts, classic hydroplanes and race boats, steam launches, old fibreglass boats and their owners come together for two days of classic boating, display, talk and the odd race. Eastern States Speedway. Foxes Island Road Renwick 7pm meeting. Book Sale Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park today 9am - 4pm Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918. Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471 Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835 Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107 Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

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Blenheim Physiotherapy Summer Triathlon Duathlon series. Registration 8.30am briefing 8.45 race start 9am. Start and finish at Paddy Barry’s car park.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on! Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789. Tramping Club Mary 5728762. Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379. Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Kennel Association Ribbon Parade Aerodrome Rd Omaka. Entries 10.15 Judging 11am. All breeds recognised by NZ Kennel Club welcome. Spectators welcome. Ph Sharon 578 5311.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Book sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Ulysses Ride Tahuna Beach Cafe Nelson for lunch. Meet at the Railway Station 10.15am ride departs at 10.30am.

Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2.

Riverside Railway Departs Brayshaw Park 1.45pm and 3.00pm for Beaver Station return. Adults $10 Children $5 CASH ONLY. Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850. Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am Noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer. St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 578 5050. Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm every Sunday. Contact Sheira 573 7390. Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

& Food Festival The Marlborough Wine Food Festival is a & e The Marlborough Win h wine, food and celebration of Marlboroug l talent and is sica mu g New Zealand’s leadin of Marlborough me ho al gin ori held at the Vineyard. tt nco Sauvignon Blanc, Bra

Up and Coming Events Swamp Thing and Minnie Marks! Playing live at Picton RSA and club Thursday 13th february 7pm tickets available at the club $20 ea Ph 573 6114.

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‘Hitler’ intense and educational Review by Adam Poulopoulos. It is not often you get a play with more acts than actors, but that is what happened in this play. ‘Hitler’ played its three shows last week at the Picton Little Theatre and featured just one actor - Kit Stevens. Stevens performed two monologues - one as Hitler’s valet Heinz Linge and then as the Austrian dictator, having thoroughly researched the memoirs of several of those closest to Hitler. On a dimly lit stage nearly bare of props, Stevens’ monologues explored the deep recesses of Hitler’s personal life, conveying a more balanced opinion of his life than a lot of other adaptatons would. Through the monologues the audience were taught and entertained in equal measure. Stevens’ next project is ‘Mirror,’ with wife Tiffany a play that features both male and female nudity.

Safe Air contracts Marlborough Airport-based Safe Air will continue to provide maintenance for New Zealand Defence Force aircraft. Beginning the July this year, the $20 million a year deal will last until 2018. The contract has been developed as part of a strategic alliance between the two. Safe Air will perform maintenance on a variety of planes and UH-1H Iroquois helicopters. Safe Air began as a freight airline, but has specialised in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul since 1990.

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Anything covered in cream and cheese! Alongside a wonderful Marlborough Pinot Noir. What makes you smile? My four beautiful children, they’re a walking comedy show.

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What’s your pet hate? People who refuse to use their indicators! With so many roundabouts here it’s impossible to know where people are going….OHHH they’re not fairy lights!

Queensland. love Palm Cove. So great for the kids, and fantastic cocktails for us big kids. Plus it’s supercheap.

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What’s your favourite music? I love all music, at the moment i’m hooked on Daft Punk and to wind down a bit of One Republic. What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I’m the Sensible Sentencing Trust’s Spokesperson for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and their PR person, and I’m about to study law via correspondence at Polytech. Who would you invite to dinner? Angelina Jolie, a humanitarian genius! Judith Collins and Paula Bennett (awesome NZ women who are really making a difference!) What’s next on your wish list? When the kids are older getting more involved in politics and ensuring my great-great-grandchildren grow up in a safe NZ.

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A saying you like to live by? “We do not inherit this earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.” Robert Swan.

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Finest wineries in our regions

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Try our delicious wines, enjoy glorious views across the valley, see the North Island on a clear day from the Highfield Tower Open every day for tastings, 10am - 5pm Antipasto Platters served daily 11am - 4pm 27 Brookby Rd • 03 572 9244 • www.highfield.co.nz

Hunter’s Wines & My Cuisine at Hunter’s Open for tastings 7 days come and taste our award winning wines

My Cuisine at Hunter’s open for lunch 7days Supreme Champion Wine of the Show – Hunter’s Marlborough 2013 Gewurztraminer at the Avenues International Aromatic Wine Competition 2013 Best Dry Riesling and Best Riesling from New Zealand – Hunter’s Marlborough 2012 Riesling at the Canberra International Riesling Challenge 2013 Blue-Gold award – Hunter’s Marlborough 2013 Sauvignon Blanc – Sydney International Wine Competition 2014

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The well dressed summer motorcyclist This season, the well-dressed motorcyclist is wearing… well, usually less. That’s what summer’s all about isn’t it – hot days, sea breezes; just about perfect for jandals, t-shirts and shorts. Except not on yer bike mate! And yet it’s not an uncommon sight, and sadly a dangerous one too - especially for young riders, and scooter and moped riders. The amount of information and product available for motorcycle safety is endless, but today we’re just going to talk about three very valuable items – your head and your hands. Helmet and gloves are where all good riding gear starts. Heads & Helmets The helmet of course is the law. And please note that in the eyes of the law, which are usually peering from behind a police officer’s sunnies, if your helmet isn’t done up, you’re not wearing a helmet – and it’s fine time. Helmets are the no-brainer solution to keeping your brain intact. Look for properly approved models from well-known manufacturers. Make sure they are snug (they will expand and shape to your head in time) and bright colours never hurt. If a helmet has been dropped – with or without a head inside – its protective properties have been compromised and it should be replaced. This also means that you should be very careful if purchasing a second-hand helmet. Helmets all have a limited use-by date as well. The highly-respected Snell Foundation recommends changing your helmet every five years. Tough decision if you like wearing expensive helmets, but think about it – your head, your call. Remember also that your eyes must be protected while riding, either by a full-face helmet visor (strongly recommended), a good faceshield or goggles – all clean and undamaged. We know what a bug hitting our face feels like at speed – imagine a stone. Hands & Gloves Those who ride regularly know that good gloves are the second most important item of riding gear. They are not legally required so are often the most neglected and yet the most necessary items of safety equipment. Your hands control just about every aspect of riding your motorcycle or scooter and must stay warm and dry to maintain that control. A good day out

John Laing - Rider Training Consultant for Marlborough Motorcycle Road Safety Group

can be quickly spoiled if your hands get cold and control of your machine is compromised. And then there’s the bad stuff. You don’t have to ride a bike to know that when you fall – anywhere - the first thing you do without thinking is put out your hands to break the fall. Now imagine that you’re falling not on the carpet or your lawn, but onto hard pavement, and then throw some speed into the equation. It is pretty much guaranteed that if you fall off your bike, your hands will be the first things that hit the ground or whatever you are running into or falling onto. And hands are very difficult things to repair – so please wear gloves. Marlborough Motorcycle Road Safety Group, December 2013.

ATTENTION Motorcyclists Big or Small/ New or Not

Motorcycle skills training is Kart Track based for anyone who rides a bike

Sunday 16 February 2014 – Morning Session Courageous Cornering – Turning the corner

Sunday 16 February 2014 – Afternoon session Braking with confidence

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Award winning wines Interactive Cellar Door experience Complimentary wine tasting Self-drive vineyard White Road Tour including stunning views overlooking the Cook Strait and surrounds Just 20 minutes south of Blenheim in the Awatere Valley

Must have completed MDC or TDC RoadSafe training before and must have a full licence For more information check out www.ridetolive.co.nz or call Robyn at MDC 520 7400.

Sessions cost $10 each for a half day or $20 for a full day!

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PAINTINGS 3 quality oil mounted canvases. Subject single flowers 73x73cm. Presently hanging on foyer of Floorpride Civic Theatre $600 o.n.o each. Ph 027 724 8681

UNVEILING for Alan John McKinney at Maori Island Urupa Sunday 9th Feb 2014, 11.30am. Whanau /friends welcome.

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1st Blenheim Boys’ Brigade Recommences for 2014 Monday 17th February For boys years 2 to13(6 to18 years old) Contact: Shane Cross, Company Captain Ph: 578 5120, cell: 021 266 3938, e-mail: stcross@xtra.co.nz

Ashburton Showgrounds. 15th & 16th February. 100’s for sale. Ph 03 302 3969 murrayandbev@ hotmail.com

Star Dance Academy Studio @ Annies, Grovetown Wednesday nights - Beginners starting 12th Febuary 2014 at 6.00pm Thursday nights - Improvers & Intermediate + starting 13th Febuary 2014 at 6.00pm & 7.00pm Costs: $70 Single, $130 double, $10/class casual Great way to keep fit, meet people & learn a new skill. Bring your friends along... see you there!! For further info contact Karen: Ph 027 309 0268 or 573 8097 email: kmoathens@yahoo.com or ‘Salsa Groove Marlborough’ on Facebook

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Flexible, lunch times, evenings, weekends / public holidays required. Enquiries Over $269,000

Wow this one “punches well above its weight! 86 Hospital Road, Witherlea • • • •

Hans Herzog Estate

Please call Samantha Young on 572 8770 (Previous applicants need not apply)

Located in popular Witherlea area Very tidy, home that boasts 3 double bedrooms Low maintenance gardens, 2 decks, a spa pool This home really needs to be seen to be appreciated Green Door Web Ref - MB258 Open Home Sunday 9th 1.00-2.00pm For Sale By Agent Contact Agent Pauline Earl 027 825 1777

AA Defensive Driving Course

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Next course begins 10th February, 6pm

St John Rooms 93 Seymour Street, Blenheim Ring Mike for details 021 786 871 or 03 578 0213 email mikemcc502000@yahoo.com

Renwick ARms countRy club

Friday February 28th Saturday March 1st & Sunday March 2nd

$7000+ worth of prizes to be won Entries cost members $20.00. Non Members $25.00 Junior under 12 - $5.00 (all juniors get a prize) Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club 92 High Street, Renwick. For enquiries phone Club 03 572 8597 or Manager 0275 788 292

Options Abound! Enquiries Over $539,000 9 Para Railway Road, Picton • Large 12140sm lifestyle block with 2 dwellings • First home - 2 storey, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Second home - 1 bedroom versatile cottage • Located an easy 10 minute’s to either Picton or Blenheim Green Door Web Ref : MB257 View By Appointment Contact Owner - 03 573 7094 For Sale By Owner - Real Estate Agents Act Not Applicable

to lease Approx 200 m2 Central Blenheim. High foot traffic. Possible to sub lease. Rent negotiable. Phone Rebecca 0274 835 776

As the Marlborough District Council is a Unitary Authority it deals with both regional and district matters. It is therefore in a unique position to offer you: • Valuable experience in a wide range of pest management activities. • An opportunity to help reduce impacts to Marlborough’s rural sector and unique environment. • The enjoyment that comes from working with a range of landholders and the community to achieve positive outcomes. • Plenty of scope to help develop innovative solutions to pest issues and future planning. Marlborough District Council is looking for a team player to help implement pest management programmes. You will be predominantly field-based undertaking a range of activities from Nassella tussock compliance inspections to rabbit trend monitoring. As part of a small and supportive Biosecurity team, you will be committed to providing a high quality service to council and the community. You will be able to work fluently within the rural community and be able to maintain a steady flow of quality information to landholders and the public. Applications close at 5.00 pm on 21 February.

For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/ Current-Vacancies.aspx. For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Great established business for sale due to unexpected change to personal circumstances. Full client base - Full training given Simple business to own and run with great returns for motivated owners. Suit individual or couple. Guaranteed income. Phone Dawn or Brian Milne 579 9333

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Havelock, full-time Our Havelock mussel grading facility supplies product for both our Motueka and Blenheim factories year round and is very busy over the harvest season from September until June of each year.

We have an exciting new part time role for someone who loves food and engaging with customers. We are looking for someone to organise and run our demonstration programme at New World Blenheim. The ideal candidate would have the following qualities: ✓ Strong communication skills ✓ Well organized ✓ Excellent presentation and hygiene standards ✓ Excellent customer service principles ✓ An interest in food and /or food presentation We are proposing the hours to be 2- 4 hours a day, over 4-5 days a week. These hours can be flexible but will have to meet the high traffic times at the supermarket. These will be set once we find the ideal candidate. New World Blenheim has a fun family environment and we would expect this person to enjoy dealing with people and enjoy working in a team environment. If you fit these qualities and are looking for a change or a new opportunity, then please apply online at: https://foodstuffs.careercentre.net.nz Overseas Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Visa. Applications close 14th February 2014

Looking for a full-time position that will give you the opportunity to use your supervisory skills? Are you good with detail and documents, and understand the importance of getting it right first time? Reporting to the Havelock Manager your duties will include: • assisting in the induction of new staff as well as general staff training • supporting the Manager to implement company policy on maintaining product safety, documentation and the safety of staff • work to ensure that product is graded correctly to meet deadlines and customer requirements. This is a hands-on role that will require you to be physically fit and preferably able to drive a forklift (a forklift licence is preferred but not essential as we are prepared to put the right applicant through a course).

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Please apply to Donald Boote – Shellfish Manager, PO Box 5, Motueka or email donald.boote@talleys.co.nz with the subject line ‘Havelock Supervisor’ Please note that as this is a full-time job, applicants will need to be residents of NZ or be in the process of applying for same. Applications close Wednesday 19 February 2014.

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McNEILL, Dian Christina: Passed away, peacefully, on February 3 2014. Dearly loved mother of Morva and Joe Te Pania, and Ross. Cherished grandmother of Jay and Jake. Dearly loved by respective family and friends. Messages c/- 9 Selwyn Street, Blenheim 7201. Following Dian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Death Notices BERDINNER, John Edward (Jack and Packy): February 1, 2014 BLUE, Donald Stewart (Don): February 1, 2014 HOLMES, Nancy Elizabeth: February 1, 2014 GOODALL, Phyllis Melba (nee O’Malley): January 31, 2013

NICHOLAS, Esther Frances Patricia (Pat and Trish): January 29, 2014

RICARDEZ-NEWTON: Maria Louise January 28, 2014

ALEXANDER, Sybil Mary (nee Boyd): Died peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village on February 3 2014. Aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Jack, loved mother of John and Diane and Joan and the late Joe Walker, loved nan of Suzanne, Peter; Dean and Paul, loved great nan of Hannah; Tom and George; Ki’Sean and Janika and great great grandmother of Jaxon, Braedon; Kordae and Kamaia. Messages to 21 Henderson Street Blenheim 7201. A funeral service for Sybil will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets at 1 pm Monday February 10 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. (A memorial service will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Kaikoura at 1 pm Wednesday February 12). GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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POWELL, Allan Whitlington: February 2, 2014 TOWNSEND, Alfred John “Alf” Reg No 19152033, Driver, British Army: January 28, 2014 WATSON, Kenneth William (Ken): February 1, 2014

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Title slips from Freeman’s grasp

Friday February 7, 2014

Back in the old days Wow...this can’t be... A Black Caps team playing well on a consistent basis? Well I never... Save for Ravindra Jadeja’s heroics in Auckland our cricketers would have had a perfect 5-0 sweep of the ODI series with number one-ranked India during the last two weeks. Now, like those in orange shirts bumbling around the boundary trying to take a one-handed catch, we have bumbled back on the Black Caps bandwagon. To be fair, us cricket tragics who never hopped off are getting equally excited about our results and especially the performances. These games got me reminiscing

By Daryl Shuttleworth Blenheim driver Dyson Freeman has given his all but has seen the South Island Formula Ford Class 2 Championship title move out of reach with one round to go. Twenty-three year old Freeman was sitting third going into 2014 and had his sights set on stealing victory. The title chase started in Invercargill. Mechanical issues with Freeman’s car hindered his qualifying efforts, meaning he started down the grid. Similar issues during race one meant Freeman had to retire early and see his competitors extend their lead in the championship. Race two signaled a change in fortunes for Freeman. Steady rain made handling difficult but Freeman’s experience from years of karting saw him make amends for his race one misfortune. Freeman took the win in his class despite continued mechanical problems. Race three started in the rain but the track dried through the race. The car continued to misfire but Freeman fought on to claim second place in his class and leave Invercargill disappointed, but still third in the championship. The championship moved to Timaru the following weekend, Freeman knew he could only win the title should Stephen Heffenan and Derek Wilson fail to finish. Freeman dominated his class, winning all three races by a comfortable margin, even mixing it up with some of the class one drivers. It was the perfect result but the championship slipped from Freeman’s grasp, with Heffenan doing enough to wrap up the championship with one round to spare. With one round remaining Freeman’s aim is to hold second place in the championship, then turn his focus to the full New Zealand Formula Ford Championship next season.

because they have been the most entertaining ODIs in this country since the Australia series before the World Cup in 2007BC (before Corey.) Back then, Craig McMillan aka the Gladiator had made the biggest comeback since Lazarus, hitting our fastest ODI hundred in the BC era and getting Mike Hussey out in the same series. Two-metre Peter was playing an accumulators’ role at number five. Bondy, now known for his key role in a particularly dire ANZ commercial and as bowling coach, took an outrageous caughtand-bowled in the first game on his way to 5-23.

Finally, our bowling attack in the last ODI featured Tuffey, Franklin, Gillespie and Patel. It seems seven years is a long time in cricket. However, while we have just beaten the number 1 side in the world, the team we should watch out for is Sri Lanka. They bundled us out of that 2007 tournament at the semifinal stage, by which time two-metre Peter was opening and Franklin and Patel’s 59-run tenth-wicket stand couldn’t save us from defeat. The hard graft’s only just beginning for this side. Keep showing that togetherness and consistency and we might have a shot.

By Adam Poulopoulos The Marlborough Police recovered some important stolen property from Nelson in the weekend - the Hashes police cricket trophy. Marlborough Police won the annual game against Nelson by 18 runs on a beautiful Saturday at Ngawhatu Park. It is the first time since 2007 Marlborough Police have held the trophy. Marlborough batted first in the 35-over game, scoring 237-9. Opener Todd Nicholas anchored the innings with 74, with other handy contributions from Jason Hillgrove, Julian Lewis and Andrew Holdaway. Marlborough would have felt confident during the traditional barbecue lunch but Nelson got off to a flyer in reply, before Mike Whitty broke through. Nevertheless Nelson looked to be cruising to victory and needed about 65 runs from the last ten overs. However, a batting collapse, which included three run outs in one over, saw Hillgrove take the last wicket with three overs to go, sparking exuberant celebrations from the

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fielding team. Constable and cricket captain Holdaway said the side was feeling a mixture of pleasure and pain on returning to work on Monday. “The boys are very happy. Richard van Asch in particular was very happy, and particularly proud. “Everyone’s feeling aches and pains hobbling around...a lot of guys played in the past and still think they can play like that!” Holdaway said his side was nursing a series of injuries, including a pulled quadricep, pulled hamstring and various shoulder ailments caused from bowling after a long time without having done so. Rules like two-pace run-ups and maximum eight-ball overs were enforced to speed the game up. Holdaway said Whitty’s wicket-taking over of “Irish off spin” included seven wides and the wicket ball. Marlborough will defend the Hashes in next year’s game, which will be held in Marlborough. Andrew Holdaway displays the Hashes police cricket trophy.

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4:26 am 11:56 am

5:57 pm 11:40 pm

8:26 am 1:18 pm

7:45 pm

9:26 am 1:01 am

9:08 pm 2:23 pm

10:07 am 2:15 am

10:00 pm 3:12 pm

Havelock 4

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

3 2 1 0

Highs Lows

3:39 am 9:27 am

4:02 pm 9:47 pm

4:35 am 10:37 am

5:01 pm 10:51 pm

5:48 am 11:57 am

6:08 pm

7:14 am 12:09 am

7:17 pm 1:06 pm

8:24 am 1:26 am

8:21 pm 2:01 pm

9:14 am 2:26 am

9:14 pm 2:47 pm

9:54 am 3:12 am

9:59 pm 3:26 pm

Wairau Bar 2

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

pm am

NOON

1 0

Highs Lows

1:43 am 8:04 am

2:13 pm 8:29 pm

2:36 am 8:56 am

R 6:37am S 8:38pm

Sun

7:17am 7:42pm Set 12:09am Rise 2:32pm

Moon

3:27 am 9:45 am

R 6:38am S 8:37pm

Best At

Fishing Guide

3:04 pm 9:16 pm

8:06am 8:31pm

4:15 am 10:31 am

R 6:39am S 8:35pm

Best At

3:53 pm 10:02 pm

Set 12:48am Rise 3:29pm

8:55am 9:19pm Set 1:31am Rise 4:21pm

5:01 am 11:14 am

R 6:41am S 8:34pm

Best At

4:41 pm 10:47 pm

9:43am 10:07pm Set 2:17am Rise 5:10pm

5:44 am 11:57 am

R 6:42am S 8:33pm

Best At

5:27 pm 11:30 pm

10:31am 10:55pm Set 3:06am Rise 5:53pm

6:27 am 12:14 am

R 6:43am S 8:32pm

Best At

6:12 pm

R 6:44am S 8:30pm

Best At

11:18am 11:41pm Set 3:59am Rise 6:32pm

6:58 pm 12:42 pm

Best At

12:04pm

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