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Story and photo by Celeste AlexanderNext week will be super busy for parents Mike and Kerry Neal who will

be sending off their three children to school, including twins Alexander and Jennifer (7).

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Twins Alexander and Jennifer Neal pictured with their family dog Rex. They say they will miss Rex when they return to school.

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Seven-year-old twins Alexander and Jennifer Neal are geared up and ready for the school year at Witherlea School.

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would know, there are double the sandwiches, double the morning uniform checks and plenty of hugs to go around.

Alexander and Jennifer (7) are so excited about starting the school year next week that they have their bags packed already for Year 3 at Witherlea School.

They will be in separate classes, Alexander with Mrs Renfrew and Jennifer with Mrs Meyrick.

Not surprisingly they both enjoy the same subjects - maths and reading.

The only downfall to returning to school is leaving their beloved dog Rex at home, laughs their mother Kerry Neal.

“I’m sure they would take him if they could.”

The siblings were keen to dress in their uniform for a photograph, however reluctant to take them off afterwards.

“Oh please mum... can we keep them on,” Jennifer pleads to her mother.

Alexander was more interested in his new Star Wars bag being the big ‘little’ fan he is.

As for mum Kerry, the house will be a lot quieter after spend-ing the Christmas holidays to-gether on a camping trip.

Nonetheless she says she has enjoyed having everyone home for the holidays, and is excited for what the year holds for the twins.

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Photo and story by Laura ShipleyChildren at the Happy Faces Holiday pro-

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Around 30 kids were involved in making the loom that is 63 meters long unstretched.

Emma McArtney, owner of Happy Faces Holiday Programme, said the children had been working on it for two weeks.

Families helped by donating loom bands to make the super long loom so it was a joint effort.

“Everyone was really into it.” The super long loom is being sold on Trade

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Blessed, ready to save livesVote boost Local Government New Zealand is campaigning to encourage more people to stand for election and to vote in this year’s council elections. President Lawrence Yule says voter turnout has been declining in many areas of New Zealand since the 1980s. LGNZ’s ten-month #Vote16NZ campaign, running until the 8 October polling date, aims to lift voter numbers above 50 per cent nationally for the first time since 1998.The campaign also encourages citizens with strong leadership qualities and a passion for their community to consider standing as candidates themselves.

New water tank The Renwick Anglican Community Church hopes to have its new water tank connected by next week.The church received a grant from the Tindall Foundation and the tank was purchased from Southern Water Engineering.Priest Joe Keighley says the tank will provide the church with its own water, as well as serve as an emergency water supply for the community.

Story and photos by Celeste Alexander

It was an emotional moment for the family of Allan (Laddie) Hope who attended the blessing of Blenheim’s new ambulance on Wednesday.

It was Laddie’s generosity which enabled St John to purchase the new state-of-the-art ambulance which is now officially in service.

Speeches were given by mayor Alistair Sowman and Rata Harper before two blessings were given

by South Island region St John chaplain Derek Harding and Maori Church deacon Putiputi Thompson.

Friends, family and staff were given a tour of the ambulance, and those who knew Laddie well

reminisced.“It’s not possible to put into

words how much of a legend Laddie really was, so it’s really special that his legend will go on,” Rata says.

St John staff and volunteers Murray Neal, Mike Norman, Donna Abel and Gaynor Warren pictured with the new ambulance which is now active.

South Island region St John Chaplain Derek Harding blesses Blenheim’s new ambulance on Wednesday.

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By Cathie BellThe Government is to spend up

to $17.5 million to build a new bridge across the Opawa River and leave the historic Grove Road bridge for cyclists and walkers.

Landowners affected by the proposal say they had yet to be contacted about the project’s go-ahead, but were aware that ground testing had been done and were waiting for more informa-tion.

Grove Park Motel owner John Shields said a six-metre strip of his land would be needed, and if the price was right, that would be possible without damaging his

business. “I’d be open to selling the land

to them at a price.”Blenheim Top 10 Holiday Park

landowner Chris Ginders said he was aware the bridge was planned, and foundation testing had been done last year at the site.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the existing Opawa bridge on State Highway 1 is an important gateway to Blenheim but is narrow, resulting in delays for heavy vehicles and camp-ervans.

“The new bridge will be wider and more durable which will see traffic flow more freely, result-

ing in fewer delays and road closures,” he says.

“The existing bridge will re-main in place and be used for improved cycle and pedestrian routes.”

Construction on the new bridge is to start in two years’ time, and will take a year to finish.

Because of the Grove Road bridge’s heritage status, the new bridge would be built “in har-mony with the existing bridge with careful architectural design”.

Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith says he has advocated for this project, and is pleased to hear it’s going to become a reality far sooner than

previously expected.Marlborough Mayor Alistair

Sowman welcomed the new bridge, saying out-of-towners with campervans and boat trailers were often nervous about facing on-coming traffic on the bridge.

A big project will be a welcome boost for the local economy, Alistair says.

Keeping the existing bridge was pleasing too.

“As the first concrete bowstring arch bridge to be built in New Zealand the bridge is quite a curiosity and people will be glad to know that it won’t disappear from our landscape.”

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By Cathie BellA year after moving the Sus-

tainable Wine Programme to Marlborough, NZ Wine’s office is growing with three new staff being appointed.

NZ Winegrowers general man-ager of sustainability Philip Manson says he is “personally excited” to be adding new skills and knowledge to the team.

“It is good for the industry to be building the business here.”

Philip moved to Marlborough in September 2014, bringing NZ Winegrowers’ Sustainable Winegrowing programme with him.

“I moved down here in Sep-tember 14. I’m absolutely loving it.

“The master plan was to build up our sustainable wine portfo-lio…My appointment here was the first senior general manager-level appointment. The whole portfolio is here now.”

Sustainable Winegrowing is the most public part of NZ Winegrowers’ work, Philip says.

About 95 per cent of the country’s vineyards are in the programme.

Over the next month, three new

staff members are joining Philip and the rest of the team.

Key to Sustainable Wine-growing was the new business manager position.

Philip says Justine Tait will build up the programme’s busi-

ness, increasing satisfaction for members and increase its profile.

Kerry Telfar is to run the programme’s administration.

Philip says with just over 2000 members, all submitting annual returns, there is a huge amount of information involved.

“She’s going to be an important link…I’m really looking for-ward to moving that programme into new directions.”

Ed Massey is taking on an-other new role, as biosecu-rity manager, moving from the Wellington-based Ministry for Primary Industries.

There were probably $5 bil-lion worth of vineyards in New Zealand, Philip says, and as NZ Winegrowers, representing eve-ryone, the organisation needed to help the industry protect that significant investment.

“Ed’s role is going to be very much one of the big things on the agenda for this year.”

Growth in sustainable wine team

Waitaria Bay School in the Marlborough Sounds is one of the 49 most remote schools now connected to faster broadband just in time for the start of Term One.

Communications Minister Amy Adams says the Remote Schools Broadband Initiative (RSBI) was established in 2012 to improve broadband services to remote schools.

The programme provides point-to-point wireless broadband (at least 10 megabits per second) for small schools in remote rural areas, where fibre would not be cost-effective.

“Connectivity is important for students all over the country, but it’s particularly critical for those living in isolated parts of New Zealand,” she says.

“Faster broadband enables our most remote schools to access the best online resources and break down the barriers created from distance.

“Students will have the ability to connect to an endless digital library of information and share scarce resources.

This access and flexibility will improve the way our young people learn and help them prepare for a 21st century world.”

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Photo and Story by Cathie BellBNZ banker Domenic Romano and

his wife Deborah Romano have taken over from Leon and Hayley MacDonald at CPR Coffee.

Deborah, a cousin of Leon’s, said coffee was close to the couple’s heart, particularly with Domenic’s Italian background.

“It’s in his genes.”The two say coffee is an important

feature in their lives, and they see lots of scope to grow the business which was a key part of the Marlborough landscape.

“We wanted to have a business in Marlborough. We identified this as a really well-known brand, people re-ally like it, and there is a lot of strong supporters around. It’s a good fit for us.

“It’s a good brand, good people, a good product – there is a lot of op-portunity to grow around that.”

The Marlborough identity of the CPR brand was important, Deborah and

Domenic said. “It was Marlborough’s first roastery…

“The Marlborough brand has been really getting out there because of Sauvignon Blanc, mussels, and salmon.

“It’s developing for other things as well. The food and beverage sec-tor is a really good opportunity, for Marlborough and for New Zealand.”

CPR has three outlets: one at the airport, one at the stadium, and one in Wynen Street in Blenheim.

Deb says those will continue and she hopes to introduce specialised brews for people to try out each week.

The stadium shop will be refreshed, with more health food to cater for people using the gym, she says.

The head office in Wynen Street would also be refreshed, and planning for that was underway.

She hopes to make the roastery more of a feature, so that people can see the whole coffee process.

Coffee close to home

Domenic and Deborah Romano, at the helm of CPR Coffee.

Wine exports upNew Zealand wine exports have reached a new record high of $1.54 billion for the 2015 year, up 14 per cent on 2014 according to New Zealand Winegrowers. NZ Winegrowers’ chief executive Philip Gregan says “The past year has seen particularly strong growth into the USA, with export value up 26 per cent to $430 million, Canada up 18 per cent to $100 million, and the UK up 12 per cent to $380 million. The industry has a goal of $2 billion of annual wine exports in 2020.”

Sav Blanc meetA selection of the crème de la crème of the international wine world will be presenting at the inaugural International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration, held in Marlborough from Monday.20 guests from as far afield as Canada, the US, France, UK, and China will be speaking at the event, sharing their knowledge and experience of Sauvignon Blanc with over 350 delegates, from 18 different countries.Chairman of the organising committee Patrick Materman says the response from invited speakers has been outstanding. “Of the A-list of people we asked to speak, we had only one person who couldn’t make it.” Five Masters of Wine are among the speakers, including three New Zealanders Sam Harrop, Alastair Maling and Jane Skilton.The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is the largest Sauvignon Blanc event ever held in New Zealand and promises attendees an in-depth look at the variety on a global scale.


The Tui to Town project promotes natural habitat restoration for lowland areas of South Marlborough where there is very little native vegetation cover left. Along with funding for larger plantings of 1000 square metres or more, the project encourages the public to report sightings of tui and other native birds to help build a picture of when birds are present, what they are feeding on, seasonal movements and so on.The project was established in 2008 with a focus on the Wairau Plain area near Blenheim and in 2015 it was extended to include the area of south Marlborough around the townships of Seddon and Ward. Over the 2015 calendar year a total of 77 sightings of tui were recorded; 64 in the area around Blenheim and the Wairau Plain, and a further 13 sightings in south Marlborough, mostly in and around the Seddon area. While the majority of the sightings around Blenheim and the Wairau Plain are recorded from April to October, sightings around Seddon seem to be more spread out through the year at this stage although it is very early days to be drawing any conclusions.The 13 sightings in and around Seddon are listed below. Thanks to those who reported these sightings. It would be great to get more in the 2016 year to help build a picture of when tui are around, what trees and plants they are seen in and feeding on and so on. Sightings can be reported directly to the Council website (search “Tui to Town” on www.marlborough.govt.nz),

by email [email protected] , or by phoning the Council and talking to one of the customer services staff Ph: 03 5207400.March 2015 – 2 tui recorded in Waterfalls RoadApril 2015 – 1 tui recorded in Seddon townshipMay 2015 – 1 tui recorded in Seddon townshipJune 2015 - 3 tui recorded at 395 Awatere RoadSeptember 2015 – 3 tui recorded at a Marama Road property – seen regularly over a period of 3-4 weeksOctober 2015 -1 tui recorded in Seddon townshipNovember 2015 -1 tui recorded in Seddon townshipDecember 2015 – 1 tui recorded out at Cape Campbell (2 also seen last year about same time for first time)

The Tui to Town project also helps fund larger plantings and it was great to be able to support the community planting on private land right in the heart of Seddon by the railway line – this will look great in a few years time and be a real asset to the town as well as providing some habitat and food for tui and other native birds. One or two other landowners have made enquiries about funding for plantings – it would be great to get some more projects going for the 2016 winter/spring planting period. Applications are simple, again all the information (funding guidelines, application forms and planting information), is available online or you can contact Nicky Eade at the Council Ph: 03 5207400 or email [email protected].

Notices Tui to Town sightingsWaitangi Day Council Services 2016Refuse, recycling and kerbside collectionsKerbside refuse and recycling collection due for pick up on Waitangi Day, Monday 8 February 2016 will be collected on Tuesday 9 February 2016.Please have your recycling crate and Council rubbish bags placed on the kerb by 7.30 am.The Resource Recovery Centre, Re-use Centre and transfer stations will be open as per a normal weekday. Normal opening hours will apply on Saturday 6 February 2016.The landfill site will be open between 8.00 am and midday only.Marlborough District Council Blenheim OfficeMonday 8 February 2016 – CLOSED.Marlborough District Library and Picton Library and Service CentreCLOSED Saturday 6, Sunday 7 and Monday 8 February.Bus ServiceThere will be no service on Monday 8 February. Normal Saturday hours will apply on 6 February.

Sport NZ Rural Travel FundFunding is available to rural sport clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5 to 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport costs to regular local sporting competitions in the Marlborough area.Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards.Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 26 February 2016.For further information please contact:Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

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Positive ageing - Make a resolution to try something new this yearMaintaining friendships and social contact is important, particularly for older people living alone. Joining a club, organisation or regular activity helps you to stay interested and connected - and gives a sense of ‘belonging’. Our public libraries maintain a database of information about the clubs and groups that exist in

Marlborough. Information can be found on the library website. If you don’t use the internet, either telephone or call at the Library information counter.The database has meeting times and contact details for a wide range of clubs encompassing all kinds of interests including exercise and recreation, arts and craft, cards,

dancing and social groups.More information about these and many other clubs on the Community Information databasewww.marlboroughlibraries.govt.nz go to the Quick Link to Community Information.

Want to look at a property file in Marlborough? Research the rates on a property? Look at a detailed map of any part of this region? The Smart Maps on the Council’s website will give you what you’re looking for, faster and more efficiently than any other route.Council has opened the digital door to public information in Marlborough; anyone seeking public information held on a Council file can access that material through the website. Popular Smart Maps include:• Cemeteries – information on

specific plots or search for an individual

• Moorings – see mooring locations and resource consent information

• Walking and cycling - see where

the tracks are and get an aerial view of a chosen route

• Property – check land area, legal description, rates, and property file information

• Dog exercise area – see where dogs can be exercised and where they are prohibited

• Historic aerial photos – search for views around the region dating back to 1938

• Find My Water Toby – enter your address and see the location of your water toby - handy if you need to turn your water off

• Smart Maps also show the location of public toilets, parking, bus route, playgrounds and camping areas.

Suggestions for new maps are always welcome.To see the above and many more MDC Smart Maps, go to; www.marlborough.govt.nz/sitecore/content/MDC/Home/Services/Online%20Services in the online services section on Council’s homepage, www.marlborough.govt.nz“Council’s aerial photos are more detailed than Google Earth and more accurate than those on real estate websites.” ~ Blenheim building consultant Nick Meeten who used the Council website to conduct long-distance property research when he was immigrating to NZ.

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Creative Communities NZ Local Arts FundingApplications for financial assistance by way of grants under the Creative Communities Local Arts Scheme are now being invited by Marlborough District Council.The scheme supports and encourages local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities within the Marlborough community.Applications can be completed online by going to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Our-Community/Grants-and-Awards.Applications close 5.00 pm, Friday 26 February 2016For further information please contact:Lyne Reeves Community Development Advisor Ph: 03 520 7400

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txt talk of the weekReally below par service We are trying to find a venue for our wedding next year and on a local hotel’s website we found this beautiful wedding pack with two nights accommodation, affordable menu etc. After multiple conversations via phone and emails, discussing the menu with the head chef and talking to the FOH Manager, we received an email saying that they can’t do it as they have numerous renovations and groups between Nov and Mar. Plus they have taken the wedding pack off their website. FOH staff including manager are unknowl-edgeable-didn’t even know they had a wed-ding pack on their website. Not even one star service. We are very disap-pointed.Andrew and BrideZilla.

Water fight - awesome afternoonMy kid’s have just been to the giant water fight, was an awesome afternoon but were disappointed that when they were putting their cans on the table, the girl doing the sign in said “I wish people wouldn’t bring so many cans it’s holding up the line.” I sent the kids with six cans each thinking it was a great cause and they just sounded very ungrateful. I’m sure the organization receiving the cans won’t complain about getting extra.

Harling ParkDog owners would you like me to poo on your lawn and leave it there for you to walk in? Every day I see new large dog poo on side of foot path.If you have your dog off lead you need to be watching what they are doing, it could be a big poo.M.D.C could you trial poo bags and rubbish tins. Yes some good dog owners go to the trouble to put poo in a bag then leave bag under a tree. From now on if I see a dog do an unattended poo I am going to photo it and facebook it.By the way I have dogs I walk and I take home their poo.

Great serviceGreat service from the big guy in Hunting and Fishing last week. Had actually used the products he was selling and had good knowledge.


Tree LoverI loved the trees, I could park under them with my dogs in the car. It’s sad for Mr Staples to see them go, but they were lifting the Tarmac and it was only going to get worse.How silly not to use the new shop, it’s your loss.Thank you Countdown, it will be good for Redwoodtown even without the trees for shade for my fur babies.

Fantastic coffeeAwesome friendly service, awesome pies and fantastic coffee at Burleigh shop, corner of Battys Rd. My new local to go to. Definitely worth a try to all that haven’t been there.

Re - Ads better than programsWell If you want a good TV show to watch Saturday evening, try Doc Martin. It’s on TV one, after Masterchef Australia (Usu-ally about 8.15, but times can vary). It’s a comedy drama starring Martin Clunes which is also available on TVNZ OnDemand (In case you miss an episode). However by the time this gets printed, this series will have finished, so it might not be on again for a while.

Dogs in carTo the selfish person who left her two dogs locked in the car with the windows closed at Countdown on Friday afternoon. Do you realise that within 15 minutes they could die of heat stroke! Next time anyone witnesses this please call the police. Please leave your dogs at home when shop-ping. It is gross cruelty.

Springlands CafeLovely to see Springlands Cafe open again.I have been coming here for as long as I can remember, love the total revamp, but it is so hot how your staff can still work in that heat and they work hard is cruel.Love the new look and the new food, the coffee was amazing too.

Pleased to hear developers are going to re-place the trees in Countdown Redwoodtown car park BUT will they be mature ones several metres high? We wait.Sceptical Maggie

Nz PostI was sent a belated xmas card with gifts cards in, sent from Greymouth 11th Jan, still waiting 22nd January come on NZ Post.Told maybe lost in post.

Heartfelt thanksA heartfelt thanks to everyone for their sup-port after the recent shotgun attack on our fish ‘n chip shop. All your messages are much appreciated. Janice, Ken & Melissa at Thommy’s Takeaways

Futuristic outlook?I’m absolutely surprised at both the Blenheim Mayor and Frank Porter who claim to be fu-turistic in their outlook, to have such attitudes concerning traffic lights.Are they also keeping the town empty I wonder? I’m absolutely shocked at the managers of this supposed ‘progressive’ town, how do you think Blenheim will cope with growth?

SmallmindednessI’ve heard so many folk laugh about the small mindedness of Blenheim and with the ‘stop-ping’ progress.I’ve been amazed at the growth beyond Wither Rd, but there’s no shopping facilities to match its growth, anywhere else, other centres plan for malls etc, shopping centres, Blenheim Council are small minded, and fear driven....Remember you can be voted out!!

Great displayWhat a great display the fireworks were, end-ing the Picton Maritime Festival. Better than New Years Eve, cause we didn’t have to share with Blenheim! Carol

Thanks MayaThanks to Maya at Bunning’s Warehouse for your advice. Lots of helpful info on growing the seeds I purchased.

Rarangi weddingTo the couple who had their wedding at Rarangi Beach on Jan 16th.I hope you had a good day. Now, can you do the decent thing and come and clean up the net curtains draped over tree trunks, the polystyrene bells, mesh, and all the other rubbish you left on our beach. You clearly have no respect for nature or the environment. Perhaps find another beach for your next marriage.

A concerned driverTo the person who passed me on a blind corner in a 30km zone in the Marlborough Sounds and to the person who decided to pass a line of cars just out of Picton without checking to see if there was anyone oncoming.Please I would like my licence to expire be-cause of old age instead of being involved in a crash.Please drive responsibly.

Library booksOn Monday I left 3 library books on the car roof which were lost between Countdown and Brian Bary St. If found please return to town library. Many thanks.

Why?Why is it that paid emergency workers get given so much and our own Volunteer Fire Brigade get nothing?Even though the calls are for police or ambu-lance assist?

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The Environmental Protec-tion Authority is asking for submissions on an application to introduce the horsetail weevil (Grypus equiseti) as a biological control agent for the weed field horsetail (Equisetum arvense).

The weed is found in the central and lower North Island, and the West Coast, but has also been found in Marlborough.

A Rangitikei group has ap-plied to introduce the weevil to New Zealand as a biologi-cal control against the field horsetail.

“Biological control agents, like the horsetail weevil, are used as natural enemies to reduce the populations of pests such as insects and weeds.

“We’re notifying this applica-tion to ensure that the EPA can consider all views about potential risks and benefits of introducing this horsetail weevil into New Zealand,” Applica-tions and Assessment General Manager Sarah Gardner says.

Field horsetail is an invasive species and an unwanted organ-ism under the Biosecurity Act 1993.

It threatens native plants in sensitive habitats such as wetlands and on the banks of waterways.

The horsetail weevil lays its

eggs into the stems of the weed. The larvae feed on the stem,

moving down into the plant’s roots and killing the stem.

Larger larvae consume and break up the roots, reducing the ability of the plant to produce new fronds in spring.

Adult weevils also feed on the stems, often causing the portion of the frond above it to die.

The application notes say that control of field horsetail using sprays or physical removal is problematic.

Small infestations can be eradicated by constant removal of fronds or by repeated her-bicide application, but this requires a long-term persistent effort and is often unsuccessful as well as uneconomic.

Although its distribution is limited, field horsetail is already too widely spread for all infesta-tions to be found and effectively treated.

The public are invited to make submissions on the application to the EPA before 11 March 2016.

The EPA’s role is to decide on applications for the release of new organisms under the HSNO Act, to assess the ben-efits, risks and costs of releasing new organisms to safeguard people and the environment.

Horsetail weevil

Story and Photo by Cathie BellThis Sunday marks a milestone in the

Catholic parishes around Marlborough as the last Masses are celebrated before they merge to form one new parish, stretching from Picton to Kaikoura.

The new parish, to be called Star of the Sea, will see a new parish formed by seven communities, with six churches across the district dating back more than 150 years. The new parish starts officially on Monday.

Father Pat McIndoe is the parish priest of St Mary’s in Blenheim and will be the parish priest for the new Star of the Sea parish.

He says the change means this weekend will be the last in the separate parishes,

and each parish would be marking it in thanksgiving.

The new parish will be officially promul-gated by church leader Cardinal John Dew at a Mass on Sunday February 14, which all the communities will be involved in.

That will be the only Catholic Mass in Marlborough that weekend.

T he Cathol ic com munit ies in Marlborough and Kaikoura have been preparing for this change for about two years, he says.

While priests will still have a leadership role, Fr Pat says the laypeople will be taking on much more.

“The cardinal has emphasised this is not just because we have fewer priests, it’s a whole new way of doing things. It is very

much giving a greater role to laypeople to take a greater part.”

The change will see Fr Pat and assistant priest Father Giltus Mathias looking after a wider area and saying Mass on a roster in each church.

Rather than everywhere having a Mass each Sunday, areas would have to take turns having a Word and Communion Service run by laypeople more often.

Father Eric Urlich in Kaikoura has been unwell for sometime, Fr Pat says, and while he was still taking part in some parish activities, he was effectively retired. Father Joe Keegan in Picton was retiring, and moving to Taranaki to be with family.

Both priests were “great influences” in their community, Fr Pat says.

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Father Pat McIndoe (left) and Father Giltus Mathias; with parish secretary Ginetta Petersen in front of the St Mary’s church in Blenheim.

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A white humpback whale spotted in Cook Strait has been confirmed as Migaloo, a fa-mous white whale usually seen off Australia.

The white humpback whale was seen on 5 July last year by researchers on the annual Cook Strait Whale Survey, a partnership between the Department of Conservation and OMV New Zealand.

DNA analysis by Oregon State University in the United States of a skin sample taken from the white whale by the survey team has found it matches the genetic profile taken from Migaloo off Australia, confirming it is the same whale.

The Cook Strait sighting was the first of Migaloo in New Zealand waters and outside of Australian waters.

At the time, Cook Strait Whale Survey leader Nadine Bott said distinctive features on the white whale, including its dorsal fin, strongly indicated it was Migaloo.

“I was confident it was Migaloo but it’s good to have it supported by DNA results which give us 99.99 per cent certainty it was him,” Nadine says.

“Migaloo being in New Zealand waters supports the findings from our Cook Strait research that humpbacks seen off eastern Australia also move through our waters and perhaps even more so than we had thought.

This has been indicated particularly by

matches of photos of humpback whales seen during our survey with photos of humpbacks off eastern Australia.

“My thanks go to Oregon State University for undertaking the DNA analysis and Auck-land University for assisting in getting the skin sample to the United States. Confirming it is Migaloo helps us in learning more about humpbacks in South Pacific waters.”

Migaloo - Aboriginal for ‘white fella’ – was first seen off eastern Australia in 1991 and has been seen there almost every year since.

White humpbacks are extremely rare with only four reported in the world.

Migaloo is the most famous and is thought to have fathered two white calves which have been making appearances along Australia’s eastern coast.

One has been named MJ, short for Migaloo junior.

Another white humpback whale was spot-ted in Norway last year.

The annual Cook Strait Whale Survey is assessing humpback whale recovery since commercial whaling ended in 1964 and has run for 12 years.

Last year’s four-week survey counted a record 137 humpback whales which is an encouraging indication their numbers are increasing in New Zealand.

White whale Migaloo, spotted in Cook Strait. Photo supplied.

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Reviewed by Colin KingPlaying to a packed house, sponsored

by Bladen Wines, we were entertained by local actors and home grown talent. The show was a credit to the support and enthusiasm of the Havelock community.

Comfortably seated at tables with a glass of wine the audience got value for their money with two hilarious productions.

The First, “Fred and Bob”, features two individuals trapped in a prison cell without trial or fair hearing, a bleak future for Fred and Bob?

This clever waggish one act play by British playwright Marianne Gaston will have you guessing till the end.

The second, “Last Tango in Little Havelock”, an Amateur Dramatic

Society in trouble – membership down to four – audiences no bigger – about to be thrown out of their theatre.

The solution, “The one thing that sells tickets today” is “Sex”!

Do go to Havelock and enjoy these clever performances.

Havelock Theatre Double Bill comedy, 8pm, on January 27, 28, 29, and 30, with a matinee on January 31 at 4pm and then February 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Tickets at the door.

RIGHT: Havelock Theatre’s double bill comedy; from left to right; Margaret (Judy Blake-Barlow); Bernice (Kim Weatherhead) and Joyce (Lorain Day) react to the topic of Gordon’s (Ian Cameron) play.

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Friday 29Double-Bill ComedyHavelock Town Hall. Fri & Sat 8:00-10:00pm and Sun 4:00-6:00pm. Adults: $20.00 Sen-iors and students: $15.00 Children under 14: $10.00. Two comedy 1 Act plays, both directed by Bruce Weston. For tickets con-tact (03) 574 2590.

Matt Heagney Memorial Mens La-Z-Boy furniture gallery duathlon 5:30pm - $25 entry, indivdual and team en-tries available from Clubs of Marlborough and AvantiPlus. Achievable distances and a social family emphasis.

Family Fun with SnailsMarlborough Museum, learn about our special Marlborough Snails, enjoy a reading of the “Watch out Snail” story about slime and survival, with Marlborough Museum Chief Executive Steve Austin. 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm.

The Omaka MazePrices: $9 Adult, $6 Child (4 years and over) $28 Family (2 Adults, 2 Kids) Omaka Maize Maze, 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, Blenheim - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 8:00pm, Sun 10:00am - 6:00pm. www.omakamaze.co.nz

Free YogaOn the Picton Foreshore all Summer long. Every Friday at noon (weather permitting). Open to anyone and everyone. Join the Marlborough Yoga Teacher for a blissful all skill levels Yoga practice. No experience, props or registration necessary - just turn up.

Our Land - Exhibition19 Dec - 31 Jan. An exhibition of historical and contemporary art that considers Mar-lborough’s landscape. Millennium Art Gal-lery, Seymour Square Blenheim. Ph 579 2001.

Lisa Chandler - China DreamBeijing comes to Marlborough - from hútòng to highrise. Nelson artist, Lisa Chan-dler, challenges the sameness of new spac-es in global cities with a series of large-scale paintings based on Beijing. 19 Dec-31 Jan. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square Blenheim. Ph 579 2001.

Painting Our PlacesNZ watercolour artists identify their special places. Kathryn Carter, Brian Baxter, George Dight and more. Opening preview: 6pm. Ex-hibition season: 9th -31st Jan. Yealands Es-tate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Open daily 10:30am - 4:30pm.

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 Lon-don Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

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

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

Heritage & Whaling MuseumPicton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, Whaling, Maritime, Heritage and Textile displays., 10am - 4pm daily, 9 Lon-don Quay, Ph 573 8283.

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

Marlborough MuseumBrayshaw Heritage Park. 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim Open 10 – 4 daily. Adults $10.00. Children FREE during the school holidays. Phone: 578 1712.

Saturday 30Havelock Lions Market 9:00am-1:00pm at the Havelock Domain, Neal Street, Havelock. Books (from 50c each), plants, pork, toys, furniture and more! Try out the new petanque court and sau-sage sizzle. Contact Ian 5742558.

Hula Hooping WorkshopHorton Park. 1H, hoops provided: $10.00, Door Sales Only. 2:00-3:00pm. Initiations to hooping dance for adult beginners.Have fun with a creative and playful sport!

Marlborough Artisan MarketHighlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Satur-day morning (weather dependant). 9am - 1pm. Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim

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

Ulysses Club RidesFor those who like camping - Woodstock Rally. Hokitika

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Rail-way Station car park, Grove Rd Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Satur-day. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relation-ships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thom-as Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Picton Men’s Shed“Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

Sunday 31Omaka Flying DayOmaka Aviation Heritage Centre9:30am – 2:30pm. Gate Sales Only - Adults: $10.00 Kids under 14 years free. Enjoy a great day out with aerial and ground dis-plays of heritage aircraft at our first Omaka Flying Day of the Summer.

Sprint Cars and Super StocksEastern States Speedway 1pm. Home classes of Stockcars, Saloons, Productions, Streetstocks, and Youth Ministocks, num-bers dependent.

Kaipupu Point Guided TourTake a boat cruise to Kaipupu Point, with a guided walk. Includes a cruise around the inner Queen Charlotte Sound. Meet 11:00am Picton Jetty, return 3:30pm. Bring own food and drink. Bookings required, ph Robin 5784115.

Ulysses Club RidesMurchison for lunch. 10am Start. Meet the riders returning from Woodstock.

Blenheim Riverside Railway1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Brayshaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Brayshaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

Marlborough Mountain Bike ClubRide from Havelock. Grade 2 plus. All wel-come. Depart Springlands Countdown at 8.00am. Contact: Kevin 027-461-4941

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round de-parts at 9am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Picton Bakery, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Pre-serves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens, Kaikoura Cheese. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Max-well and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.

KapahakaEvery Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome. Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789.

Tramping ClubWe go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or [email protected].

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

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBrayshaw Park, Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free Admission.

Associated Modellers Society. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.

Up & ComingWednesday 3 FebHeartHelp Blenheim Support Group Meet-ing. 10am at Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred Street. Guest Speaker: Cathy Hammond - Qualified Counsellor. This is a volunteer group open to all who require support following some form of heart event or your support person/carer. Contact Lyall 5784331 or 0276244002.

Wednesday 3 FebOrienteering Summer Series #26pm. Venue will be displayed on the Marlborough Orienteering website and face-book page closer to the event date. For fur-ther details visit: moc.kiwi.nz


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The average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep per night but many of us don’t focus on getting enough each night.

Getting enough sleep is important as it repairs your body, keeps your heart healthy, reduces stress, improves mem-ory, reduces the risk of diabetes and reduces the occurrence of mood disorders.

There are some simple things you can do to help you get more sleep.

If you go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning you can train your body to have

a healthy sleep routine. Try using ear plugs to block

out background noise so you get a better quality of sleep.

Having the room at a com-fortable temperature will also help you get to sleep faster.

Comfortable bedding is an-other great tip and if you are having trouble shutting off and falling to sleep, try cut-ting down on caffeine in the afternoon and evening.

Another option is to speak to one of your local friendly pharmacists about natural health supplements that can aid sleep.

The start of the New Year is a great time for men to have their annual heath check up.

It is important to have annual health checks because if issues such as high blood pressure and cancer are picked up in the early stages, they can be easily treated.

Particularly for men, it is im-portant to get blood pressure checked as it can lead to heart disease, stroke or kidney failure.

Cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and a skin cancer screening should also be done regularly.

This can help to prevent the risk of heart disease, diabetes and melanoma, illnesses that can be treated if diagnosed early.

Women should also make it a priority to schedule an annual health check and the start of the year is the perfect time to do it.

Breast screening and a cervical smears are too important to be ignored, so visit your family GP to have this done.

For women over the age of 50 it is also important to have your bone health checked as osteoporosis is common in older women, and of course blood pressure, cholesterol and skin cancer should also be on the GP visit list.

If you were one of the many who made a New Year’s resolu-tion to make healthy changes to your lifestyle, remember that the easiest changes to stick with are the ones that are not a shock to the system.

Don’t set out to make radical changes in a short space of time, it takes time for your body to adjust, and for you to adapt to these changes.

It all begins with looking at your daily routine and work-ing out which areas can be improved, such as the times you eat, amount of exercise (if any) and even down to your grocery shopping list.

Here are some easy tips to get you thinking about your healthy start to 2016.

Shop for a healthy kitchenA sure-fire way to make better

food choices at home is to stock your fridge and pantry with healthy options. If the junk

foods are not there, you can’t eat them!

Stop wasting calories Don’t eat foods that you are

not enjoying. It sounds obvious, but we’ve all complained about a food and continued to eat it anyway.

What a waste of calories! From this day forward, pledge to only eat foods that taste good to you, and are good for you.

Fill up with fibreConsume fibre each day from

foods such as whole grains, beans (like chickpeas and len-tils), nuts, vegetables and fruit.

Studies show that fibre can help reduce cholesterol levels, balance blood sugar and help control weight.

Enjoy some personal timeWith a fast-paced lifestyle,

it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. Take 20 minutes today (and every day) to do something that you love.

Watch funny videos, enjoy a latte, call an old friend or walk your dog. Your emotional health is important for your physical health.

Track your food and fitness habits

If you are looking to change your food intake or exercise habits, it helps to keep a journal. After a week, read through the notations and see if any patterns emerge.

Do you always overeat on weekends? Are you often skip-ping the gym on Fridays? Once you identify surprising patterns, you can begin to control them.

Create a healthy plateA quick way to ensure you’re

getting enough vegetables is to eye your plate.

It should be covered by vegetables on half of it. The remaining two quarters leave room for protein and grains.

Fill your fridge with fresh produce, and include your children when shopping so they can learn about healthy eating.

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SupervisorFull-time, HavelockLooking 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?

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.

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

•working to ensure that product is gradedcorrectly 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).

Management experience will also be an advantage, as Talleys actively encourages promotion within the Group.

Please apply to: Donald Boote – Shellfish Manager, PO Box 5, Motueka, or email [email protected] 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 3 February 2016.

Marlborough Singers reconvene for weekly practices Tuesday

2nd February 7-00 to 9-00 pm,Wesley Centre, Henry St.New members welcome.

Men: don’t just sing in the shower- join us!

Contact Mere 572 8261

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Nu-Look ClothingAlterations and Repairs

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Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

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ACCOMMODATION WANTED

ROOMS OR HOUSES TO RENT FOR WINERY WORKERS8 – 10 weeks in March/April

Please email [email protected]

Marketing Assistant/ Cellar Door Manager

(Part Time 25 hours a week or more depending on the skills and

experience of the applicant).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, team player who is a self starter with wine industry knowledge, who will be responsible for the following:

• Wine shows, submissions, tastings and assisting with events.

• Local client calls and merchandising.• Social media, database and monthly

newsletter.• Liasing with wine writers and importers.• Domestic travel for events as required.• Knowledge of export documentation and

logistics would be an advantage.• Cellar door host, rosters, stock taking,

ordering and general cellar door duties.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to [email protected]

General Manager, No 1 Family Estate Ltd.

Truck DriverRequired

We are in need of a new member for our team at JTC Viticulture.

This is a full time position where your expertise is required to drive our Truck & Trailer unit as well as our Fertiliser

Spreader trucks. The position will involve some tractor driving.

The suitable applicant will have a Class 5 Truck license, plenty of experience and be prepared and available to work

extended hours during the busy periods.If you think this may be for you, send your application

including a resume of experience to Jason Tripe via email [email protected]

or post to390 Old Renwick Road, R D 2, Blenheim 7272.

Phone 03-578 5300

2016 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers

Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.We anticipate work will commence approx. mid-March and finish mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends. Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on

027 434 2712 or email [email protected]

CHURCH SERVICES10:00am Every Sunday

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All Welcome

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Nativity Anglican Church76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our servicesThursday - 10am Eucharist Service

(Resuming 21st Jan)Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service

10am - Family Service

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92 Weld Street, RedwoodtownSunday Services

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10am: CommunionEnquiries Phone 578 0139

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Marlborough School of Instrumental Music

Now taking names for after-school/weekend music tuition, open to primary school children aged 8-13 (Years 4 - 8)Please ringGuitar: Brian McNamara 928 4479Saxophone/Clarinet: Peter Bargh 577 5977Violin: Eva Schwanen-Lilley 03 352 9370Flute: Christine Holdaway 570 2273Brass: Kevin Moseley 578 5660

General enquiriesChristine Holdaway 570 2273

CUSTOMER SERVICE/PARTSFull Time Position

We require an honest, reliable person with• excellentpeopleskills• agoodgeneralknowledge/interestinvehiclesandparts

• ahighdegreeofaccuracyisessentialfortheposition

Aspartofasmallteamyoumustbemotivatedandabletoworkindependently.

For a detailed Job Description please call into 31 High Street, Renwick.

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Blenheim JudoTuesdays starting back 9th February

Beginner Juniors (from 7yrs) - 5pm,Graded Juniors - 6pm.

Seniors - 7pm.Instructor - Shayne Jacks 2nd Dan

Ph: Judy 03 571 [email protected]

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MArlborough MAori WArdens r e C r u i t M e n t dAy. Boot Sale Stall 8:30am-12:30pm Sat 30th Jan, Come and have a chat.

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Health Care AssistantsRequired

If you are looking for a varied Health care role as part of a great team, look no further.

Successful applicants to be flexible with hours and experience in the Industry would be preferred,

however training will be supplied. For further information please contact

Lucy Moore, Clinical Nurse Manager on (03) 577 5208 or email [email protected].

Applications close Friday 5th February 2016

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Blenheim Salvation Army

OPENTues 10 - 11.30amWed 3.15 - 4.30pmFri 10am - 4.30pm

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Line Dancing For 2016Absolute New Beginners Class

6 week course, Tuesday evenings6:30pm til 8:00pm

2nd February to 8th MarchCost $30 Adults, $15 under 15 years.

Classes after 8th March are $6Fairhall Hall

Come along for fun, dance and exercise.For more information Ph Judith 5787554

Volunteer Ambulance & Events Officers

Join us, it could change your life We are looking for Operational Volunteers to join our team in providing an invaluable service to the community. Volunteering with St John is immensely rewarding. In return for your time, we can offer you full support and funded NZQA recognised training. Our volunteers are committed, trained and motivated to be available to respond as part of a skilled, professional team. Before applying you must have: a full NZ Driver’s License held for 12 months; be physically fit; and have a clean police record. Applications close 20 February 2016. Training courses will be held in April for successful applicants.

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ROUGHAN, John: On Wednesday January 27 2016, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by family. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Lilian (Betty), loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Linda, Terry and Shirley, Brian and Mere, Jean and Alister Guiney, Andrea, and Darryl and Rachel. Adored Pop and Poppa to his 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Brother of Joy Coutts, Dawn Campion, and Roy Roughan. Special thanks to the wonder-ful staff at Hospice Marlborough. Messages to the Roughan family, 13A Alma Street, Renwick 7204. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreci-ated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A service for John will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 10.30am Saturday January 30, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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In a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production. Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, the Yealands Wine Group has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 85 countries.We are looking for a highly motivated, physically fit self-starter to join the team here at Yealands. The Irrigation Engineer will support our Winery Engineers taking charge of the maintenance of the Company’s irrigation pumping sites.The role based at our state of the art winery in Seddon will suit an individual with the following skills:• Engineering, welding and fitting skills• Experience with a variety of pump models and sizes• Clear communication skills• Ability to work and perform under pressure• Problem solving skills

Applications including qualification and experience should be sent to [email protected] by 25 January.

AssistAnt WinemAkerIn a short space of time the Yealands Wine Group has established itself as a global leader in sustainable wine production.Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, the Yealands Wine Group has achieved rapid international growth, exporting to over 85 countries.To enable this growth to continue we are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our young, enthusiastic Winemaking team.This position will suit someone with a relevant qualification, practical experience in a medium to large winery environment, excellent communication and time management skills, and attention to detail.Most importantly, you will have an unwavering positive attitude, a great sense of humour and the desire to be part of a team which is dynamic and passionate, operating in a rapidly growing business with lofty goals.We can provide transport to and from the winery each day, and an attractive package will be available to the successful applicant.

If you are eligible to work in New Zealand, and can pass our pre-employment drug screening test then please send expressions of interest and your current

CV with at least 2 employer referees to [email protected] Applications close Friday 5th February 2016.

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TOVEY: Angus John McLean (6lb 2oz) January 15, 2016.McLENNAN: Willow Rachel (6lb 6oz) January 20, 2016.MARSH: Zoe Sophia (3.54kg) January 18, 2016.DODDS: Emily Alice Dodds (9lb 11oz) January 6, 2016.COOK: Jack Stephenson (7lb 8oz) January 18, 2016.JACOBSON: Matthew Owen (6lb 10oz) January 19, 2016.MIKAIO: Jerome Easton (4.87kgs) January 19, 2016.

BOWERS, Betty Mary (nee McNabb): January 24, 2016. BROOKS, Alison Jayne: December 31, 2016.CLARKSON, Lance Ian: January 25, 2016. GERIS, John James: January 26, 2016. GIBBONS, Ivan Edgar: Reg. No. 255079 (Pri-vate) Army, WWII. Member of 26 Battalion: January 21, 2016. GRENNELL, Graeme Balfour (Reverend Canon, Kaumatua) Reg. No. 78338 Aircraft Engineer (Malaya): January 26, 2016. HOOK, Bill: January 21, 2016. LADBROOK, Jennifer Ann (nee Tait): January 25, 2016. McKENZIE, Francis John (Jack): January 21, 2016. McMILLAN, William Magnus (Bill): January 25, 2016.MARK, James Langton (Jim): January 25, 2016.SANGSTER, Harold:January 20, 2016. SPALL, Ngaire May: January 24, 2016.WISHART, Alexander Frederick (Alex) (Hogsnort): January 22, 2016.

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WiNdlebURN: Jessie Mabel Davis, Passed away one year ago 29th Jan 2015. The Windleburns & Gibbons families take this time to acknowledge and sincerely thank families of the Mear’s, Davis’, Wiffen’s, Jones’, Tosaach’s, Val Boyce Family, to mention just some of the many families and people that had input into Jessie’s 103yrs of living. Special thanks to ‘Daisy,’ Ashwood Park Retirement Village staff, Cloudy Bay staff for their caring of Jessie in her later years. Rest in Peace Mum. Bruce and Heather.

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Racing for the future? sports talk

The Marlborough horse racing community should be trying to convince the government to buy their race course for the new combined colleges project.

Never again will they have a better chance to get good money for their land and a chance to start again and build a smaller, more modern facility that serves its needs better.

Waterlea Racecourse is a big, old track that would be lucky to be used 10 times a year.

From a perspective of a specta-tor, I’ve often found it hard to track the horses during a race when they run across the back

of the track.It’s also common knowledge

that rural tracks have been given less and less meetings over the last few years.

So, what better way to stay relevant than to sell up, make your money and downsize.

A track only needs to be 1000m these days.

So I’d be begging the govern-ment to pick their spot.

It’s a golden opportunity.Racing could create a new

home with 21st century facili-ties and incorporate greyhound racing.

Create a niche, there is no dog

racing between Christchurch and the Manawatu so why not bring it to the top of the South?

From those I’ve spoken to, it seems like that way of thinking just isn’t a possibility with those high up in the racing game in Blenheim, but if they want to try to future-proof their sport it could be worth pondering more.

A new facility would be a pub-lic relations boost for the sport, offer the chance for bigger stakes and better horses to make the trip to New Zealand’s sunshine capital, while greyhound racing would offer another string to the Marlborough racing bow.

With ...Jacob Page

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Polo TournamentThe annual Speight ’s Polo tournament is being held by the Blenheim Polo Club at the Rewi Murray Polo Park in Blenheim. The tournament starts on Friday at 1.30pm and goes till Sunday. Entry is free to the public and refreshments will be served throughout the weekend. The A grade finals are at 2pm on Sunday and will be followed by prizegiving.

Monte Carlo steep learning curve for Paddon

New Zealand’s top rally driver Hayden Paddon always knew that Rallye Monte-Carlo wasn’t going to be easy to learn, and so it’s proved during the Kiwi’s debut at the iconic rally which opens the World Rally Champion-ship season.

On Thursday (European time), Paddon and co-driver John Kennard started strongly.

Their times on the two night stages, seventh and fourth quickest respectively, saw the pair hold fifth overall on the leader-board overnight.

The icy mountain roads bit back on Friday morning as Paddon’s Hyundai i20 WRC car slid on an ice patch and clipped a tree with the rear of the car, causing extensive damage to the left rear wheel.

The Kiwis had to retire, meaning they missed the experience of Friday’s six-stage itinerary.

Of the low speed incident, Paddon says the morning didn’t go at all how they planned.

“We just got caught out by a patch of ice that pitched the rear of the car into a tree, pulling off the rear-left wheel.

“There was no way we could continue so we had little choice but to retire.

“We knew it would be a rally of learning but we weren’t expecting our first full day to be over so soon. That’s the nature of this rally, I guess.”

Re-joining on Saturday morning under Rally 2 regulations in an unfamiliar 76th place, Pad-don and Kennard were able to enjoy a series of positives including seventh fastest, fifth fastest and even a second fastest stage time.

While their overall place of 31st on the leader-board means they’re out of contention for any championship points, a great deal of constructive and confidence-boosting progress has been made.

Of Saturday’s five special stages which included two runs through the monster 51km Lardier Et Valenca - Faye test, Paddon says they were determined to start fresh and put the incident behind them.

“But it was an equally tough start. Obviously we’re here to learn as much as we can and take as much as we can from the experience.

“The first stage (SS9) was difficult with all the patchy ice, a lot more than we expected. Then SS10 in the snow, we spent more time going backwards than actually going for-wards. I don’t think I’ve ever spun so many times in one stage, but that’s part of our learning process.

“So there’s still positives to take out of it, but all in all, it’s a pretty steep learning curve here for the first time and we’ll try and continue that (learning) again tomorrow on the last three stages.”

Paddon’s Hyundai Motorsport team-mates Thierry Neuville and Dani Sordo, both in the new generation Hyundai i20 WRC car, have put the team into a provisional podium position at the end of the penultimate day.

Neuville ended the day third overall with Sordo inside the top-eight.

Rallye Monte-Carlo concludes on Sunday with three stages where drivers will tackle the legendary Col, de Turini and look to end the first rally of 2016 in style in Monaco.

Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard navigating the icy curves in the Rallye Monte-Carlo. Timo Anis Photography.

Speedway actionThe anticipated Farmlands/Gulf Oil

Streetcar series came to an exhilarating finish last weekend.

In the top five placings were: 1st Anthony Gane/Carl Gray, 2nd Taylor Forbes, 3rd Martin Burns, 4th Wayne Pattie/Rikki Smith and 5th Dylan Burns.

This Sunday will see the MD Freighting Sprint Car International Sprint Car event.

Around 18 drivers including Blenheim’s Paddy North will be racing, and well known sportsman former Black Cap Nathan Astle.

Racing begins Sunday 1pm.

The Maher and Moseley Panelbeaters team car finished in seventh place in the Farmlands/Gulf Oil Streetcar series last weekend.

Marlborough District Council Biosecurity staff are asking for reports of the invasive vine known as Moth Plant (Arauja sericifera). Moth Plant is a vigorous evergreen climber that will grow up to 6 metres high and originates from tropical South America. It spreads by wind-borne seeds that are released from pods as they dry out and split during autumn and winter. Moth Plant will smother native species and is a problem in gardens where it can become the dominant species. The plant is poisonous and its sap has an irritant effect on contact with the skin.

Moth Plant is recognised as a weed in California, South Africa and in Australia. Moth Plant infestations exist throughout the northern half of the North Island and localised infestations exist in the southern North Island and in Marlborough. There are a number of small isolated infestations of Moth Plant in Marlborough.

Moth Plant is categorised by council in its Regional Pest Management Strategy as a ‘total control plant pest’, this means that the council takes responsibility for the control of this plant. Every summer during February and March while the plant is flowering council staff inspect and destroy all plants on 259 properties where Moth Plant has historically been found. As seed from moth plants is wind-borne it is capable of dispersal over long distances, this means that the council needs assistance from the community in reporting any sightings of Moth Plant.

Public vigilance is the council’s best tool in discovering new infestations of Moth Plant in Marlborough, in fact, the Regional Pest Management Strategy requires land occupiers to notify the council of the presence of Moth Plant on their property.

For identification refer to the photos here, some distinctive features of this vine are white to pink flowers 15 to 30mm wide with 5 petals, tough elongated heart shaped leaves with wavey margins and fist sized green pods. If in doubt snap a leaf off, Moth Plant will exude a white milky sap from the break.

Report this plant now!

If you find a plant you think may be Moth Plant please contact Marlborough District Council Ph: 03 5207400

Or email: [email protected]

Sap exuding from broken leaf.

Leaf, pod and stem.

Leaf showing pale underside.

Typical flower five petals. Pod showing wind spread seed.


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