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Goodbye grapes Green light for residential development

By Kristy Martin The owners of a vineyard near Omaka Airfield are thrilled following a court’s decision to allow them to develop the property for residential housing. The Environment Court has overturned a rejection by Marlborough District Council for Colonial Vineyards to be rezoned from rural to residential land after a five year battle by its owners. But the controversial decision has got council and the aviation industry concerned for the future of the airfield, which contains the oldest set of grass runways in the country, and the nearby Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, as they believe residents will have concerns over the noise of the aircraft. Continued page 3 Colonial Vineyards chairman Mark Davis (left), with part-owners John Davis and Jono Bushell, will say goodbye to the grapes now that their land has been re-zoned for residential development.

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Food demand higher in winter By Kristy Martin John’s Kitchen is in need of volunteers as more and more struggling Marlburians turn to the service for help. Convenor Yvonne Dasler said John’s Kitchen, based at the Crossroads Community Centre on Redwood Street, was providing 80 homeless and needy people with dinner each week. Between 12-20 breakfasts were being served daily and forty people were taking advantage of daily lunches in exchange for a small donation. One third of the clientele were elderly and, as winter kicks in, more and more people would be seeking help due to rising power bills and work shortages. “People who come for breakfast are already coming because they have no power,” Yvonne said.

“They’ve had their electricity turned off because they can’t pay their bills.” She said winter also led to situational difficulties, like when casual workers missed a day’s employment due to bad weather. John’s Kitchen also has an urban harvest programme, which involves members of the public donating their surplus produce from private gardens. Needy people can also help themselves to free bread, which is donated by Pak’n Save and New World. Last year 32,000 loaves were given out. It costs John’s Kitchen $200 per day to keep the service running in the form of rent, bills and expenses. John's Kitchen volunteers Greg Duncan, David Miller and Viv Yvonne says they can always do Perano with some of the free bread they give away to struggling with monetary donations. Blenheim residents.

College update The future of the two Blenheim secondary colleges is one step closer to being realised. The report on public submissions by independent facilitator Janet Kelly has been completed and submitted to the Ministry of Education. The ministry’s head of sector enablement and support Katrina Casey said copies had been sent to both Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College, and that local ministry staff would be meeting with each of the schools next week to discuss the options. Last year the ministry sought community consultation on the future of the colleges, as both schools are facing significant property renewal costs over the next 10 years because of earthquake strengthening requirements and weather tightness issues. Options discussed publicly have included shared facilities between the two colleges and co-location of the two schools. No change is also an option. But it is understood the report by Ms Kelly will bring further options to the table, but so far these have yet to be made public. “The Ministry has no preference for a particular option,” Ms Casey said. “Our role is to support the schools and the local community come to a decision that best works for them, within a realistic cost.”

Traffic slows as road works continue By Adam Poulopoulos The Bells Road/St Leonards Road intersection on State Highway 6 will remain one-lane for a while longer. Workers are looking to finish the project later this month or early in April. Currently, a hump on the Renwick side of the intersection is being removed in two halves to improve visibility from Bells Road. Excavation is ongoing on the inbound side of the road, with work set to begin on the outbound side in the near future. Marlborough Roads’ Andrew Adams said they were working hard to reduce congestion. “We’re working with a single lane for the next two-three weeks, and we’re trying to keep traffic moving as best we can. “We’re targeting the end of March or

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the first week of April, depending on the weather.” The first part of the project was to widen the intersection, and at the end of it right-turning bays will have been installed on both sides of the Highway. Mr Adams used the turning area into Godfrey Road as an example of what the bays would look like.

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Council and developers at odds over rezoning Continued from page 1 The 21.4 hectare Colonial Vineyards property is located on the corner of Aerodrome Road and Middle Renwick Road and its owners, a syndicate of 10 shareholders, first applied to have the land rezoned back in 2011. “We are very relieved that the time and cost over five years has produced a positive result not only for our members but also for the whole province,” said Colonial Vineyards chairman Mark Davis, who is also the principal of Harcourts Blenheim. While the court accepted it was of ‘national importance’ to protect the airfield and museum, and allow for their responsible expansion, it said the aircraft noise levels would likely impact on the residential area east of the Taylor River before the Colonial site. The vineyard land was also deemed suitable for residential development, which would help meet the demand for housing, as

aviation museum, which were “worth protecting”. “The decision comfortably concludes that our development meets the objectives and policies of the current district plan and it also endorses our position that Omaka is a wonderful heritage site worth protecting. “The Omaka area and the Heritage Centre is an extremely valuable resource and we would like everyone to know that we are highly respectful of the history that exists here.” Mr Sowman said the potential impact was unknown. “So the question now is what impact will the decision have on the activities at the Omaka airfield, the future expansion of the Aviation Heritage Museum and the prospect of any future aircraft engineering businesses looking at moving into Omaka. “The court has not judged this to be a big issue. “Let’s hope that is right.”

A council map showing the area being rezoned for residential housing.

it was on land with no liquefaction or flooding issues and had good soil, infrastructure and stormwater systems. Council wanted to see the land instead zoned as “employment land” in order to allow for expansion of the airfield and for other aviation engineering businesses to establish there. “The conflicting interests of residents and aeroplanes was at the heart of this case,” said Mayor

Alistair Sowman. “The commissioners who made the initial decision - now overturned - were conscious of that potential conflict. “They were also conscious of the incompatibility issues if a residential block was to be developed right alongside an aircraft engineering business park.” But Mr Davis says there was never any doubt about the heritage value of the airfield and the

Aviation industry ‘disappointed’ By Kristy Martin The Marlborough Aero Club is in the process of deciding how to proceed in response to the Environment Court’s decision allowing the Colonial Vineyards site to be rezoned for residential development. “We’re very disappointed with the outcome,” Mr Anderson said. “We are trying to be proactive in looking after the noise issues we know aeroplanes make.” He said whenever there were residential properties in close proximity to airports they always attracted noise complaints. “We’re of no doubt this will be the case here.” Mr Anderson said the commercial operators that brought

in big dollars for the region were ability to generate wealth for this also at risk. and subsequent generations in a “We are talking about a lot of way that no residential subdivision income, a lot of jobs put at risk ever could. over time.” “The Omaka O m a k a Aviation Her“We are talking about a lot itage Centre Aviation Heritage Centre of income, a lot of jobs put is hera lded director Jane as one of the at risk over time.” Orphan said best aviation - Aero Club President, she too was museums in Craig Anderson “bitterly disthe world. appointed” by “Next month the decision, which would impact it will be host to royalty. on the museum’s plans for expan“I don’t think anyone would sion. argue that the museum is not a “The Omaka Airfield should be valuable contributor to the regional treasured and protected by the economy through the tourism it people of Marlborough. attracts.” “Not only is it a significant heritShe said the museum was also age site in itself, but also it has the set up to be a centre of activity

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that would generate interest in all things aviation and attract new business to Marlborough. “That means more flying, more engineering, more commerce and more opportunity for young people to secure aviation-related careers. “The Trust that established the museum had the vision and we thought we had the room to expand. “Now we face the ultimate threat of becoming another Wigram; a hemmed in museum surrounded by a housing estate. “It may not happen overnight but it will happen – unless proper protection for this airfield and its environs is put in place as a matter of urgency.”

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Boat examined Police and maritime experts are testing the boat of missing man William Kerry Blair to try to determine what happened to him. The nine-metre launch Erie was taken out of the water at Port Taranaki this week and has been undergoing forensic and mechanical examinations. Mr Blair’s boat was found drifting 200m off the coast of Port Taranaki and authorities were able to board it on Monday night in 10 metre swells. Kerry, as he is known, was last seen on March 8, when he left Erie Bay but failed to tell anybody where he was going. The forensic and mechanical testing is expected to take a few days.

Renwick water issues Renwick residents will be asked whether they would support the introduction of universal water metering in future as part of a solution their water supply issues. Supply problems mean Renwick residents often faced water supply restrictions in summer and there is also a high rate of water loss from the system because of leaks. In other districts, water meters had been shown to encourage residents to conserve water, said Council’s Assets and Services Manager Mark Wheeler.

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New beer Renaissance Brewing Company has recently added to their repertoire with a new pale ale. Biere De Grade, aged in Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer barrels, was launched last Friday. The 8.4 per cent beer is available now in kegs and will soon be available in bottles.

Taste of Sydney Both Kiwis and Australians went to see a Marlborough-themed marquee at the Taste of Sydney food event. By the end of the weekend more than 3,500 people had entered an Air New Zealand-supported travel competition to win a long weekend in the Marlborough region.

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New start for joiners By Adam Poulopoulos When Tony Hammond was made redundant after the closure of T H Barnes’s joinery unit, he was naturally disappointed. Less than two months later he is directing a joinery company of his own, on the same site. T H Joinery started production on January 20, having secured a building lease on T H Barnes’s Murphys road property at the start of the year. Hammond has been joined on his staff by Dave Greer and Jim Ross, who were also made redundant by the closure. Hammond said he met with his father to talk through his options. “We sat down and sorted out something we could do - I decided to have a crack myself.” He said he felt no animosity towards his former employer. “I’d been with Barnes nearly 10 years, and I did my apprenticeships with them. “They’ve really helped every step of the way with this endeavour.” Between the three of them, the T H Joinery Staff have 91 years of experience in the profession. Hammond said their previous work to-

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Norwood moves in By Adam Poulopoulos National Agricultural machinery retailer Norwood Farm Machinery Centre has come to Blenheim, as they look to cater to a resurgent viticulture sector. Norwood moved into their new premises, in the old Williams Service Centre on Nelson Street, at the start of the month. Negotiations to take over the building actually began two years ago. Parent company CB Norwood Distributors Ltd chief operating officer Tim Myers said the wine industry had turned a corner in recent years. “It is a growing part of the market, and the sector has come out of a very tough pe-

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had noticed a “significant increase” in the purchase of capital equipment like grape harvesters and related ma-

chinery. “When you get the willingness to spend back into operations it’s generally a good sign that the sentiment and outlook is a positive one.” The Blenheim store joins a national network of stores, with regional requirements met through operations in Christchurch and on the West Coast. “I think with three locations specifically targeting the upper South Island we can offer service in the region that is unparalled,” Mr Myers said. Norwood’s Blenheim Centre is their newest of 18 around the country. Their head office is in Palmerston North.

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School produces own honey Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Grovetown School students learned a very sticky lesson on Monday when 30kg of honey was delivered to the school. What makes this honey particularly special is that it was produced by the school’s own beehives. Principal Selena Tonks said two hives were placed on the school boundary almost a year ago following in-class discussions on the subject of flight. “The kids had a strong interest in bees and came up with the idea of having beehives,” she said. After consulting with the community the hives were put in place. Picton based bee company Urban Bees later collected the ‘boards’ to extract the

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what’s on in marlborough

- weekend event guide Friday 21 March 2014 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 Exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. 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.

food to share. Children, teenagers, young adults, older adults and even older adults welcome. 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern States Speedway Foxes Island Road Renwick 7pm Rally Car Demonstration Winners of rally car passenger raffles will get to ride along throughout the meeting. Fresh-up Real NZ Comedy Tour Ben Hurley, Dai Henwood and Vaughan King. fresh-up proudly bringing you the best stand up comedians.Floor Pride Civic Theatre 8pm. Mikey’s Bar Picton Featuring One Step, local reggae band from 8pm Golf Croquet Brooklyn Club Whitehead Park,15 Brooklyn Drive. Today Tues and Thurs, 1pm start. Afternoon tea supplied, all welcome. 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

Sunday 23 March 2014 Flaxbourne A&P Show Ward 8.30am - 4.30pm. Show displays, trade and animal events, art displays, poultry classes, helicopter rides and motorised couch competition. Food, drinks, rides and stalls. CASH ONLY Mount Freeth Memorial Walk The Rotary Club of Picton holds this charity walk starting at the Waitohi Rugby clubrooms, Dublin Street, Picton. Registrations 7.308.30am on the day at the clubrooms, a fundraiser for the Child Cancer, phone Kurt 03 573 7420 for further information. Sounds, Salmon & Songbirds Jump onboard in Picton, stop off at Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary and Ruakaka salmon farm to feed the salmon. Well-recommended half day out. Info and Bookings 03 577 9997 Witherlea School Gala Live entertainment, fabulous food, amazing bargains, great prizes, fun for all, don’t miss it. Rain or shine, it’s on! 11am - 3pm,

Kapa Haka 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.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am. Ph Rev Derek 5785050

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am

Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm every Sunday. Contact Sheira 5737390

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

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

The Picton Pestival (Pest Eradication Festival) is a uniquely kiwi, ‘heartland party’ to raise funds for Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary. The day’s entertainment includes: live music, food, environmental speakers, conservation and trapping stalls, market place, pest contest, fancy dress prizes (pest theme) and a children’s programme.

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

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

Marlborough Harriers Opening day at the Wairau River bridge. Come and enjoy good company no matter what your abilities are or age. There will be someone there to help and talk to. Enjoy afternoon tea / coffee mixed with a sausage BBQ or something sweet. Bring a plate with

Kapa Haka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm. All welcome.

The Diversion Gallery Open noon-5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 London Quay, Picton. 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

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

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.

The Picton Pestival (Pest Eradication Festi val) is a uniquely kiwi, ‘heartland party ’ to raise funds for Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary. Saturday, 22 March.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809. Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Book sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission. Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Prk, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

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The ABBA show Monday 14th April @8pm Adult $51 Child (u13) $32

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Transaction fees apply for phone and internet bookings

Kapa Haka a Hall 12pm Every Sunday at Tuamarin 3pm All welcome

Ulysses Ride To the Portage Hotel for lunch. Meet at the railway station at 10.15am ride departs 11.00am.

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

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

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

rhys dArBy: mr AdveNTure Monday 19th May @ 8pm NOTE R16 Adult $49.50 Conc(65+) $44.50 Student (16 - 19 years) $44.40

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Friday March 21, 2014

Volunteer firefighters Supporting the community • Saving lives • Making a difference

Volunteer firefighters have been the backbone of the New Zealand fire service for hundreds of years protecting communities and saving lives. Being a volunteer for the fire service can see you being hands-on at emergency callouts, or providing support to those people who are. Almost anybody can join a Brigade, male or female, young or old, those looking for adventure or those just wanting to contribute to their community. There are opportunities for people from all backgrounds within a Volunteer Fire Brigade.

To those who are already volunteering in Marlborough, we thank you!

Firefighting ‘personally satisfying’ Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Volunteering your time as a firefighter while operating your own business and raising a family can at times prove to be a challenge, but for Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade member Rodger Winter there is immense personal satisfaction to be gained. Rodger is one of 25 volunteers who respond to call-outs as well as owning his business ‘Magic Seal Marlborough’. He joined nearly five years ago for the ‘comradery’ after friends, who were volunteers themselves, invited him to join. “At the time I thought I wouldn’t have the time to commit but I just attend when I can. “I’m pretty lucky that I work from home mostly and as yet I have only had to leave one customer in the middle of a job, but they were happy and understanding. “We are really lucky with the Renwick community, people are supportive of our

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Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade firefighter Rodger Winter joined for the ‘comradery’.

brigade,” he says. Rodger says he could respond to three call-outs a week, while other times it can be quiet and any experiences, good and bad, are shared with the other volunteer firefighters. “It’s like having a huge extended family. Whether we have some horrific

experiences or are celebrating after saving someone’s property and possessions, we are always there for one another. “There’s heaps of support and we have a great bunch of people here,” he says. The Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade welcomes anyone who would be interested in finding out more about volunteering.

Employer support vital Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk Employers of volunteer firefighters play an important role by offering support and providing time during working hours for training and emergency call-outs. Naturally this can come at a cost to businesses with their employees needing time off for training, volunteer work and sometimes having to leave in the middle of a job to reach the station in time. But for Norm Fowke Glass manager Garry Boyd it’s simply “a way of giving back to the community”. Garry employs Jason Molony who has been with the company for eight years, and a Blenheim volunteer firefighter for seven years. Jason has also recently been appointed the Blenheim Station

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Officer. “Before having a volunteer firefighter on staff I didn’t really think about who was there, almost taking it for granted. “I am happy to support Jason as you never know when you yourself will be in a situation needing the fire service,” Garry says.

For Jason, having his employer’s support is vital. “The business is very busy, I have a young family and a mortgage to pay so having Garry supporting me really helps. “He has always been community minded which I am grateful for,” Jason says.

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Friday March 21, 2014

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Insurance vital for safe harvest With harvest now in full swing, Marlborough grape growers are being urged to consider the trek between the vine and the winery. Grape growers can now take out insurance cover for the few hours it takes to get their harvest off the vine and into the winery. Hutchison Rodway Insurance expert, Chris Lane, says there have been several cases in past years where growers have lost their harvest through mishaps on the way to winery like spills or contamination, wasting a whole year’s effort and costing tens of thousands of dollars. He says “often there’s a no-man’s land between the vineyard and the winery”. “Growers might think once the crop is off everything is fine, but then find out there’s been a spill, an oil leak, or some other mishap in transit and discover it’s their loss”. Many contract growers have a supply contract where the winery will organise harvest and transport to the winery, however the responsibility does not necessarily switch to the winery until the fruit is physically in the winery. This means there is a tiny window of very high risk to the grower. Mr Lane advises growers to check their grape supply contract, harvesting and trucking agreements and understand the

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Chris Lane of Hutchison Rodway Insurance. Photo supplied.

point where the winery takes responsibility for the fruit. Grape supply contracts state the point at which the ownership of the fruit (and the risk) transfers from the grower to the winery. Often this point is ‘when they are received in acceptable condition to the winery’. Trucking firms have insurance called Carriers Liability but growers could expect this to cover up to two thousand dollars, leaving them still very much exposed. Mr Lane has been working to create a cheap, simple and fast insurance option for growers, given the window of risk is only a few hours. He says the cover which is now available provides peace of mind and can avoid a financial disaster.

just a pretty plant Who remembers the days when parsley was the go-to garnish? Mashed potato, white bread sandwiches, curried eggs, asparagus rolls and more, apparently all tasted, and looked better, with the addition of parsley. Luckily time moved on and, thanks to various reality cooking shows, we now know there are plenty of other ways to create visual appeal when presenting a meal. While parsley’s abilities as a garnish may have waned in popularity, there’s no denying its still a must-have herb for the herb garden. Parsley can be grown virtually anywhere. Got a big herb or vege garden?

Pop it in a sunny, well-drained spot. Alternatively, grow it in a small pot on the windowsill. Or try planting this handy herb in a hanging basket with something like polyanthus or strawberries (later in the year for strawberries) around the outside. The trick with parsley is to eat it as its ready and use it before it goes to seed. To ensure a steady supply, stagger your planting. That means every few weeks or couple of months plant another parsley seedling. As one reaches its end the other will be ready to plunder. Remember, parsley is more than just a pretty plant – and don’t forget to use the stems too!

Health benefits of Parsley • The herb contains no cholesterol; however, it is rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which help control blood-cholesterol, prevents constipation, protects the human body from free radicals mediated injury and from cancers. • The herb is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron,

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2 celer y ribs, cut into 3-inch lengths 1 G ra n ny Smith apple— halved, cored and cut into large chunks One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled 1/2 medium bunch of parsley with stems 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice In an electric juicer, juice the celery with the apple, ginger and parsley. Stir in the lemon juice. Notes: This juice contains in one serving; 35 cal, 7 gm carb, 1 gm fat, 0.1 gm sat fat, 2 gm protein and 3 gm fiber.

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AGM will be held at Marlborough House, 21 Henry Street, Blenheim on 26th March 2014 at 5:15pm. For more information please phone 577-9080

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Ph 577 5356 or 021 432 462 ENROLLED NURSE Required TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 7am - 3.30pm If you enjoy working set week day shifts in a modern facility, this role could be for you. Main duties include overseeing residents in their independent units. Please email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form Applications close 24/3/14

situation vacant Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

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for identification of the cyclist who collided with a pedestrian outside his home on Muller Rd on February 25th.

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team and also a part time cleaner. Applicants must be flexible with their availability for shifts. If you have experience and a genuine passion for working in the Aged Care Industry then call Naomi, Village Manager on 577 5208 or 021 136 6504.

Contact Ernest Berry Ph 03 578 5788 0278 578 578 email bluberry@xtra.co.nz

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TEA PERSON required 4.30pm - 8pm This role would suit someone looking for a few hours per week or this could be increased through other roles. Please email ross@ashwoodpark.co.nz for an application form Applications close 24/3/14

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(Out of school care and recreation) 1. Holiday Supervisor 10 weeks a year, 8.00am-5.30pm 2. After School Assistant During the terms, approx. 15.5 hours a week 3. Casual Relievers for both Holiday and After school care

Vintage Water and Waste Water Manager Yealands Estate Wines are looking for a hands-on, can-do proactive person to manage the winery water and waste water discharge over the vintage period. This is an important and demanding roll requiring up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week for approximately 6 weeks, full training will be provided.

4. Volunteer Drivers 1.5 hrs per afternoon 2-3 days week. If you have a passion to work with primary age children, then come and join our wonderful OSCAR team. Send Brief CV to:oscarco-ordinator@breadoflife.org.nz Or Phone 03 5781355 ext 4 - Colleen Applications close 4.00pm, Thursday 27th March 2014.

If you are hard- working, practical and enjoy a challenge then we would love to hear from you. We can provide transport to work each day and a hot meal over the vintage period. Please send your CV and cover letter to simon.stock@yealands.co.nz or call 027 441 4311 for further information.

An opportunity exists in the Blenheim and Nelson areas for a local builder to join in our success.

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SANGSTER: Grayson Joseph: (8lb 8oz) February 27, 2014

SULEIMAN: Cairo (3.85kg) March 3, 2014

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Death Notices BETTISON, David George: March 15, 2014 BROWN, Joanna Mary (Jo): March 13, 2014 GATES, Clifford Charles Alfred (Cliff): March 11, 2014 HEBBERD, Tiny: March 15, 2014 MUZIO, Anna (nee Fogarty): February 16, 2014

STEEL, John (Jack, Steelo) RNZAF (71273): March 12, 2014 WADWORTH, Catherine Mary (Babe): March 17, 2014

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What was considered by many to be the first interactive electronic game was created by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann in 1947.

NEWMAN, Kevin Francis: March 17, 2014

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KEREOPA-TASI: Jahvieuz Tuwaka (7lb 7oz) March 6, 2014

SPENCE: Georga (2.6kg) and Gisella (3.2kg) March 13, 2014

recently gave it its distinctive paint job. “I’m used to getting looks. More smiles than bad looks,” he said. The car features working sirens, a kiwi and fern symbol in place of the St John lion, and much of the original interior, including gurneys and old oxygen machines. The vehicle featured as the emergency vehicle in the Lewis Pass for many years in its earlier days. Willie said he would consider selling “for the right price,” having already turned down a $32,000 offer. “It’s probably worth a lot of money,” he said.

The game was a missile simulator inspired by radar displays from WWII and used an analogue system to control the Cathode Ray Tube beam. Screen overlays were used for targets since graphics could not be drawn at the time. The game was never sold to the public.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Willie Wills is used to getting reactions from other motorists, but its not because of his driving habits or his tattoos. Willie, who owns Black Rose Tattoo Parlour on Main Street, is the owner of the only Ford F100 ambulance still in existence. The ambulance was made by Cresta Craft in Christchurch in 1978, with the fact it cost $22,000 at the time meant plans to make many more were scrapped. Willie has used it as his personal vehicle since he bought it off a friend in Christchurch 11 years ago, and he

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Sailing Waikawa Boating club is hosting regular lessons for those who want to learn to sail. The Learn to Sail nights are on Thursdays from 5:45pm. RSVP by e-mail to Waikawa Boating Club to let them know you are coming.

Open day The Marlborough Harriers club opening day is tomorrow, beginning at 2pm on the Wairau River Bridge. A fun relay will be held, and this will be followed by a barbecue, afternoon tea and a chat about the weekend’s events. Bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

Squash Blenheim and New Zealand squash player Megan Craig was knocked out in the first round of the women’s World Squash Championships. Craig had earlier won two qualifying matches to reach the main draw. She was beaten 11-8 11-4 11-3 by Englishwoman Jenny Duncalf. Joelle King, the fifth seed in the tournament, remains in contention.

Cycling On Sunday at 9am a recreational “it’s all about the coffee ride” departs from AvantiPlus Blenheim. Everyone is welcome.

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The nickname game Western Force winger Nick Cummins captivated the world of Super XV this week with one of the best post-match interviews in recent memory. Cummins was asked to explain the origins of his nickname, the Honey Badger, and didn’t disappoint. The abridged version is as follows: “This honey badger was going toe to toe with a male lion. “He was underneath him clawing away, one two and then bloody, the big fella got his canastas clawed off and he trod off round the corner and fell over. “I thought, what an animal.” Kudos to him for making a selfappointed nickname stick.

While being absolutely hilarious, Cummins’ antics also reminded everyone about the importance of a good nickname in sport, one that isn’t a variation on your last name. They can incite so many feelings. Fear in the opposition, nostalgia, adoration, camaraderie amongst a team, camaraderie amongst your fans, ridicule amongst opposition fans... There are those that show the prestige of an athlete. There’s darts legend Phil “The Power” Taylor, and NFL player Frank Gore is known as “The Inconvenient Truth.” Legendary Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone was called “The Mailman” because he always delivered.

There are those who share slight resemblance to an animal, like Conrad “Snakey” Smith or Jack “The Golden Bear” Nicklaus. Then there are the more derogatory ones, unintentional or otherwise. Former England centre-back Sol Campbell left Tottenham for fierce rivals Arsenal. Spurs fans call him “Judas,” amongst other things... Finally, in a sport which has included amazing nicknames like “The Greatest,” “Sugar Ray” and “The Hitman,” boxer Eric Esch was meant to intimidate opponents with the name “Butterbean.” Tough gig.

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Cyclist on road to recovery By Adam Poulopoulos A local cyclist will look to put a tough six months behind him when he puts himself, and his one-speed bike, through a 1010 kilometre journey. JJ Payne will contest the 10-lap edition of the Forrest GrapeRide, beginning on Thursday, April 3, at 11am. A Civilian Instructor at the Air Force Base’s Ground Training Wing, Payne has used preparation for the race to deflect his focus from a tough six months, when he suffered a bad break-up and lost his mother in December. He started his training regime, which includes cycling, swimming, yoga and weights training, last September. He said it had been a difficult period for him. “Commitment to the event provided a very good focus for me and an escape at a time when I wasn’t dealing with life in general very well at all.” Payne is raising for the Cancer Society, the illness his father passed away from.

He said the challenge could be seen as a “metaphor” for a cancer patient’s journey, as he had relied on the support of family and friends just as a patient does. Payne has entered the GrapeRide five times in the past, riding a total of 11 laps on his single-speed bike during that time. “Even though I don’t win, I always win my division because I’m the only one on a one-speed bike!” he joked. Of his attempt to double his previous lap haul, Payne said there was “a certain amount of insanity” to it. “It’s the furthest distance I’ve ever ridden. The point is to test myself more than anything else.” The 101 kilometre laps begin at Forrest Winery, before cyclists pedal to Picton and down the Queen Charlotte drive before returning. There are 16 competitors in the 10-lap field.

Blenheim cyclist JJ Payne

Cricket Horton Park hosts a festival of cricket tomorrow as the one-day competitions draw to a conclusion. The senior grade 50-over final between Biddy Kates Celtic and Criterion Hotel Wairau Valley begins at 11am. The second and third grade 45over finals begin at 11:30am and noon respectively.

Lacing up the boots The wait is nearly over - the 2014 Marlborough premier club rugby season is set to get under way. Champions Central kick off their Wadsco Trophy defence against Harlequins at Lansdowne Park this weekend. Both Moutere and Awatere start with away games, against Renwick and Waitohi

respectively. This year, the six Marlborough clubs play each other before entering the Bayleys Tasman Trophy tournament. They join the six Nelson Bays teams, Galbraith Nelson, Kahurangi, Wakatu Marist, Star Garter Waimea OB, Taylors Wanderers and Accessman Stoke.

All 12 teams play each other once in an 11-game round robin stretch, with points counting towards their total on their own union’s table. The local sub-union semi-finals and finals are due to be held on July 12 and 19.

Shontae success shocks By Adam Poulopoulos Marlborough under-12 marching team Shontae Allstars took even themselves by surprise last weekend at the national marching championships. The team won the under-12 display division at the Championships, held in Wellington on March 14 and 15. Coach Julia Allen said they were the most shocked of anyone when the winners were announced. “We were standing there like stunned mullets for a little bit, and then the girls just started jumping up and down! “One of them came up to me and asked ‘did

we just win?’ “I kind of thought we’d be in the top three, but I never expected to win.” The team finished seventh overall, as the competition had both display and technical components. Allen said the team was already booked for nationals next year, and their goal was to break into the top six. Allen’s under-16 team, Shontae Excelsior, finished second in the technical division and third for their display, while Cordeaux Renwick under-12 also competed at the championships. Left: The victorious Shontae Allstars team

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