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By Jacob PageEverything from ball-bearings to heavy ma-

chinery is set to go under the hammer as Bruce McKendry says farewell to small pieces that made his former business H.A Hester tick for more than 65 years.

The Riverlands manufacturing business was sold last year. Bruce “couldn’t keep up with the Chinese” any longer and although the business has undergone a name change, more than 400 lots will be auctioned off at Marlborough Auctions tomorrow.

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Former owner of Blenheim-based manufactur-ing company H.A Hester, Bruce McKendry will auction more than 400 individual pieces from his workshop, some of which has been there since the company began in 1946.

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Continued from page 1Bruce took over the business in 1981 and

as he walked through four rooms full of auction items, memories came flooding back from individual pieces his team had manufactured over the years.

“I’ve made about $20million worth of product from here and (former owner Hor-ace Hester) made half that again and most people didn’t even know we were here.

“We were purely wholesale so our profile wasn’t there,” he says of the business which first opened its doors in 1946 before being sold to Cambrian Engineering, of New Plymouth.

The 84-year-old sold a container full of machinery to the new owners with the sale last year but there was still much to sell.

“The greatest loss is the ability to manu-facture anywhere…But that’s evolution.”

At its peak, Bruce had a dozen staff and orders flooding in for everything from toilet roll holders, locks, latches, door handles and home furniture.

The company did work for multi-million dollar resorts in Fiji, remote parts of Australia that battled extreme weather conditions as well as work for Kiwi Lord

of the Rings director, Sir Peter Jackson.“We had a lot of long-serving staff and

that was why, there were plenty of new things to make so it was quite stimulating.

“It will be quite emotional tomorrow especially if some of the long-serving employees come down to say hello.”

Bruce says he was brought up to have a strong work ethic and the ability to work

with his hands and think through projects to see the big picture.

His sons John, Mark and Michael have taken turns at running the business over the years with their father.

“I’m not sure what I’ll do with my new found spare time, but I’ve been told my wife has some ideas on the things I could do.”

“Emotional day” awaits as memories go under the hammer

Bruce McKendry is unsure what he will do with his newfound spare time after the auction.

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Everything cute, cuddly, furry and feathered will be greet-ing the public at tomorrow’s Marlborough SPCA open day.

The open day will run from 11am - 3pm at the Fox’s Island Road based centre, with a gold coin donation for entry.

Go along, take a tour, pat and snuggle up to the many animals that are currently being cared for by the centre, including

puppies, dogs, piglets, rabbits, a rooster and even a goose.

Centre management and staff have created a fun filled day of games, activities and plenty of spot prizes for the whole family.

Everything from apple bob-bing, bouncy castle fun and face painting through to K9 agility displays will be sure to delight.

For the adults a number of Marlborough Artisan Market stalls will be set up in the carpark area.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Following their rescue of then-

11-year-old schoolgirl Tenishya McIsaac in June last year, Angus Pauley and Jeremy McKenzie have been awarded another accolade.

Angus and Jeremy were awarded with bronze medals from the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand at a ceremony at Marlborough District Council chambers on Wednesday afternoon.

Humane Society secretary Nor-man West was present to read the citation, which describes Angus and Jeremy pulling Tenishya from the flood-swollen Taylor River on June 11 last year.

Angus saw Tenishya struggling in waste-deep water near the High Street Bridge and jumped in the river to help her, while Jeremy caught them as they passed further down the river.

Angus and Tenishya were hospi-talised and treated for possible hy-pothermia following the incident.

West, who has held his position for the last ten years, says Angus and Jeremy’s actions fitted in with

others recognised by the society. “In all that time I’ve seen some

great acts of bravery from through-out the country.

“These two young men join quite an illustrious group of bronze-medal holders.”

Mayor Alistair Sowman says he is proud of their actions.

“It’s a great pleasure to welcome back these two young men whose actions gained national recogni-tion.

“Their actions undoubtedly saved a child’s life while putting their own safety at risk.

“As a region we’re extremely proud of you both. There’s no doubt it was a selfless act of bravery.”

Angus was back in Blenheim on a break from university, while Jeremy was taking a break from vintage.

Jeremy Mckenzie, royal humane society of new Zealand secretary norman west and angus Pauley at the medal ceremony on wednes-day afternoon.

Mri scanner UPdatethe nelson Marlborough district health board says wairau hospi-tal’s new Mri scanner should be operational by early June. before it can be installed, a new stand-alone building needs to be craned in, and a new corridor built to connect it to the radiology department. the scanner will then be installed and specialist training will take place.

By Jacob PageQuilter Lynne Mark has put together

a tribute to Marygold Miller’s father Wilton Rix that will travel with family friend Greg Healey to Gallipoli next week.

Lynne made a patch honouring Mr Rix who was part of the Lancashire Fusiliers which saw active service at Gallipoli during the First World War.

This year’s Anzac commemorations will mark 100 years since the land-ings and Greg is one of at least seven Marlburians travelling to Gallipoli to mark the event on April 25.

“It’s nothing major,” a modest Lynne says. “It was just something that I thought would be nice to take over.”

Lynne is part of the Picton Quilters Group that has produced an Anzac themed quilt ahead of their exhibition later this month.

Mrs Miller was a local identity who was best known in Marlborough for her 15-year fight to get a pedestrian crossing near Ashwood Park Resi-dential Village on the busy Middle Renwick Rd, which was opened last December.

She also played an integral role in keeping the Earnslaw twin screw steamship operational in Queenstown.

She died in February aged 94 and Greg had been asked by her to lay a poppy in honour of both her father and husband at this year’s ceremony. lynne Mark and adriane healey with a small quilt that will travel

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CRANKY GOAT TAKES AWARD Marlborough cheese business Cranky Goat has taken out a gold medal award at this year’s NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association Cheese Awards. Cranky Goat’s Soft Goats’ Cheese won a 180 Degrees Champion Goat Cheese Award.

FIELD DAY The Marlborough Farmers Market will be hosting a Field Day this weekend, showcasing the behind-the-scenes working of the market. The event will be held on Sunday at 10am at the cooking demonstration area of the Farmers Market at A&P Park. Maggie Asplet from Farmers Market New Zealand will be the guest speaker.

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Local woman Jenn Hartley became a business owner in January after taking over her mother’s existing business producing vinyl decals.

After some rebranding Cute As A Bug Vinyl Decals was launched, and since taking over Jenn has been busy with a variety of personalised orders.

“It’s mostly been word-of-mouth so far, but the response has been great.

“I think what people enjoy the most is that they can have pretty much any design or wording they like, and not being limited to what is sold in stores and online.”

What she says she loves the most about the business, is the creativity and ‘unique’ designs put forward by her customers.

“I have done everything from large banners for market stalls and pictures on mugs, through to signs and names for kids bedrooms,” she says.

Using specialist software, Jenn can programme a design which can be cut out of a sheet of vinyl which comes in a variety of colours.

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By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim’s new health hub on Queen Street will be

officially opened in a ceremony on Friday, April 17. The building, which formerly housed Number One

Shoes, has been undergoing renovations for several months. Currently the finishing touches are being put on the building, including painting and carpeting.

About 60 workers, from the Primary Health Organisa-tion, Public Health, Child Development Services and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, will be moving into the building on April 28.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Budge Street building

which housed an On the Spot convenience store be-fore being struck by fire has been put up for sale.

Foodstuffs recently con-cluded the insurance re-quirements for the property, and Foodstuffs South Island general manager of prop-erty and development Roger Davidson, says they have

decided not to re-establish a grocery offer at the site.

Foodstuffs are now work-ing through a potential property sale.

All stock in the dairy was destroyed or damaged when it was hit by fire at about 5am on January 8 last year.

The fire was caused by an electrical fault. Nobody was inside at the time of the blaze.

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The old On the Spot convenience store on Budge Street is up for sale.

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Entries are still open for the Advanced Facebook workshops run by Beth Barnes from Button Help.

The two one-hour workshops are on Tuesday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 21, both at the Chateau Marlborough Business Centre.

The workshops deal with optimising your business’s Facebook page.

For more information and to register, visit the Button Help website.

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Since 2012, Council has been taking a series of steps designed to help deliver on its vision for the region: “Over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally-connected district of progressive, high-value

enterprise, known for our economic efficiency, quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment. Marlborough will be ‘smart and

connected.”These steps include:• an Industry and Innovation

Stocktake to identify growth opportunities

• developing visions and priorities for Industry and Community Groups

• assisting Industry leadership groups to develop ‘smart and connected’ strategies

• establishing a Smart Business Marlborough business unit within Council

• regional events coordination• a local start-up business advice

service under Business Trust Marlborough

• launching The Marlborough Story - including “Only Marlborough” regional branding.

Now it’s time to consider what future role Council should take in economic development in Marlborough.One proposal is that Council brings together all the economic

development activity which it currently helps pay for into a single organisation with its own governance board.That proposal would require an increase in funding of $583,000 over the amount from rates which already goes into economic development, events, tourism and to the Marlborough Research Centre. It is proposed that $283,000 of that should come from rates with the rest from Council reserve funds and grants from central government.• More information about the

options for a future Economic Development role for Council is available in the Consultation Document supporting Council’s Long Term Plan 2015-25. Public submissions on the Consultation Document are invited before 7 May 2015.

What role should Council take in the region’s economic development? Tell us what you think.

Consulting Marlborough about a more active role in economic development

Public meeting Seddon water treatmentConsulting on draft Long Term PlanA meeting will be held in Seddon to discuss water treatment options as proposed in Council’s consultation document for the Long Term Plan 2015 – 2025. Lower cost alternatives will also be considered.Wednesday 15 April 2015, 6.30 pmAwatere Community HallSeddon residents and other interested parties are welcome to attend.

Temporary Road Closures100 Days for 100 Years’ Service Friday 24 April 2015NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm on Friday, 24 April 2015 for the purpose of 100 Days for 100 Years’ Service.Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm.Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Anzac Commemoration Service at WardFriday 24 April 2015NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Ward Street from State Highway 1 to Tachalls Road will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 1.15 pm and 3.00 pm on Friday, 24 April 2015 for the purpose of the Ward Anzac Commemoration Service.Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.Also please note that there will be no parking in Ward Street from State Highway 1 to Tachalls Road from 12 noon to 3.00 pm.Free parking will be available in the Ward Showgrounds via the Tachalls Road entrance.ALISTAIR SOWMAN MAYORTemporary WorksAlfred Street Pedestrian CrossingMarlborough Roads wishes to advise that there will be some temporary works taking place on the Alfred Street pedestrian crossing opposite the Clubs of Marlborough from 9-24 April 2015. Due to the nature of the works traffic flows may be affected and the pedestrian crossing will not be available for use. Pedestrians will be directed to Russell Terrace or the crossing opposite the parking building.Marlborough Roads apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and asks for your patience until the work is complete.For any queries please contact Marlborough Roads Ph: 03 520 8330.

Talk to a councillor about LTP projectsFriday 10 April Renwick Supermarket, noon- 2.30pm, Blenheim Library, 1pm - 3pmSaturday 11 April New World Supermarket, 11.00am-12.30pmWednesday 15 April Seddon, Community Hall, 6.30pm, Blenheim Library, 1pm-3pmFriday 17 April Council – ground floor committee room, 1pm-3pmSaturday 18 April Redwoodtown and Railway Station car-boot markets, 9am-noonSunday 19 April Farmers Market, 9am-noonSubmissions on the Consultation Document will be accepted until 5 pm on 7 May 2015.

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COUNCIL NEWS

Positive ageing - Down-sizing your home in retirementOne of the biggest decisions made later in life is whether or not to remain in the family home. Sometimes the issue is taken out of the hands of an older couple or a person living alone, through a family decision, perhaps for health reasons. Sometimes the thought of another winter in a large, older-style home is motivation to consider downsizing to a smaller, low-maintenance property.There are big issues to consider given that, for most

people, their home is their largest investment. The financial implications of continuing to live independently and paying for necessary services or moving into a retirement village will depend on individual circumstances. It’s important to consider all the costs and the issues before any pressure comes on to make a decision.The property market moves in cycles so it makes sense to take professional advice from your lawyer or accountant

- not just a real estate agent - before making a decision to sell.Two websites which offer more information: • The Sorted website of the

Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income www.sorted.org.nz/home/sorted-sections/retirement/your-home

• Eldernet www.eldernet.co.nz/Home

Weedbusters is a community initiative that connects volunteers to Council in the

battle against plant pests that are invading our natural spaces.Weedbusters are members of the community who help Council staff and DOC to tackle plant pests – invasive species that are often ornamental plants that have ‘jumped the fence’ and gone wild in our bush, wetlands and coastal areas.Groups, schools or individuals can register to

become official weedbusters – and there’s funding available to help buy tools or herbicides. Weedbusters around the country range from small neighbourhood groups, trusts and other organised groups, to individuals who care for a public pathway. The Marlborough Sounds Weedbusters group has been at work since 2005, providing vital support

for the battle against the invasive species that have infiltrated the Sounds.• Register online and

become a weedbuster in your area. Fill out an application form at www.weedbuster.org.nz or, for more information, contact Rob Simons, MDC senior biosecurity officer, Ph: 03 520 7400.

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Overhanging VegetationA message from the Marlborough District CouncilNow is a good time to get out the clippers and prune back any branches or vegetation overhanging the footpath from your property. This is required to keep our footpaths safe and accessible for all users, be it the postie, someone with a

guide dog or push chair. Footpath and overhanging vegetation inspections will take place in May, and if you rent, check who is responsible with the owner or property manager. Check your property frontage and if required, prune back to ensure

vegetation is well clear from the footpath or road. Thanks for looking after our footpath users and keeping Marlborough safe, tidy and accessible.

Right: Example of an obstructed footpath


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Whose job?Is it a council job to get all the weed out of the Taylor river? Not only is it unsightly but when the rain comes we all know what is going to happen. Maybe some people on community work would help???? Its such a lovely walk along there but pretty ugly at moment.Glenda

Helping handsBig thanks to the top bloke from Marlborough turf who helped us at Selmes, last thing on Thursday afternoon, your attitude and help made our day, hope you had a great weekend.

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Love decibelsBlenheim folk love a year round racket. Bird guns, wind turbines, air conditioners, helicopters, aircraft, car racers, dogs, trains, truck air brakes; leading the country in tolerance. Thats why we put on the best air, go kart and speedway shows.:-)

Colditz an alcatraz has more class than theatre. As 4 taylor rivr what a disgrace.

Water questionThanks to the council for the flier re the water situation in Renwick.It was good clear info, can you please explain if all ground water is linked eg if water is taken from deeper bores does that not effect the shallower ones regardless of where they are in the plains?

The cafe RitualWow! Service with a smile and good food. Thats what we want in this town. Lovely team of young ones who know how to share a smile. Keep it up team. Happy.happy customer.

Water restrictionsApply to everyone except the Marlborough District Council, I visited the rather shabby public toilets in Seymour Square a month ago and to my shock the system was leaking at the rate of a running tap. I presumed the Marlborough District would fix this problem but to my surprise this problem still exists one month later .I visited a restaurant in Picton and once again the same problem leaky toilet I also visited a public convenience at a popular petrol station and someone had left the cold water tap run-ning on full for four hours.

RE: Parking building faulty card I’m pretty sure if you’d gone to the office about it they’d have re imbursed what you overpaid.

Cat thiefA small very friendly tabby cat on Girling Ave is thieving clothes and other small items from peoples homes. If anything is going missing keep an eye out and chase her off.

You’ve got mailNever believed cockroaches come in junkmail but have just had our second one delivered in the past six weeks. Never seen one till then. P A

Please consider your neighboursIt would be lovely if people considered their neighbours when they are having loud party’s, some people have to get up for work the next day next time noise control will be called.

Thank youBig thanks to the person who mowed the gravel pit carpark on kinross st

Pensioner increase“Wow ! “ us pensioners got an increase of $3.00 a week..massive !!! Yeah Right ! ...the Forgotten People of New Zealand !

For trucks sakes........ As for doing grape harvest this season and having to wait around for other trucks to unload their harvest, going down to Renwick dairy and cost the earth for food, would be a great idea if they would have food caravans for us truckies what do others think?????????????

Clubs of Marlborough Just reading about young dancers. Leave the kids alone, they are not hurting anyone, they enjoying it. Better dancers than the older people and are fun to watch.

NZ BachelorReally what a joke, of all NZ thats the pick of girls you come up with. Some too old, some not that good looking, some even got convictions, what no police check for tv. I know a few gorgeous woman that would hav done better than some of the catty ones but it wasn’t very well advertised in NZ for single candidates. Step it up next time.

In Auckland we pay for our water. This system changes your life, you no longer want that long hot bath, people go to extremes such as letting the waste water from shower and kitchen escape onto their sections rather than pay the waste water fee which incidentally Is more expensive than incoming water. I had a running toilet for one week and ended up with a one hundred and sixty dollar water bill so we are talking serious money here.

Vineyard water usageWhat rate payer was asked if three water mains along New Renwick Road for domestic water be used by vineyards owners through MDC???? Will the vineyard owner be giving us rate payers a few boxes of wine each as payment for that water????? What council members will get a back hander for that little enterprise? ???? Any one know????

RE: Who’s the hoon, part 2Linton Street, beautiful quiet street, never saw trouble for 3 years, then this idiot moves in. Burnouts at 3am, dodgy people hanging around. Hooning around in a noisy car. Learn some respect... Sort it out coppers.

Land pilotsHats off to huge juggernaut & bus career drivers in our area. Not only are they the sole operator of the machine and responsible for up to 50 w or more tons but have to put up with jet jockies in tin boxes thinking all HV’s can stop on a dime for their own inability be it on hill, corner or straight!. THINK! Drive to live to drive.

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Road rageDear Ed,As a regular user of the Rarangi to Port

Underwood Road, I am one of many drivers heartily annoyed at the condition of this road.

Its corrugations and bad surface mean I always drive slowly in first gear to minimise damage to my car.

Surely, Marlborough Roads has a main-tenance agreement with some contractor requiring regular grading and upkeep of this road.

Obviously the arrangement is a disgrace-ful failure.

Road safety is placed at risk as drivers tend to be all over the road trying to avoid the worst of the corrugations.

Collision blames can certainly be largely attributed to the roading authority.

A recent rally of dozens of vintage cars travelling the road drew fury and frustration as the owner’s treasures were subjected to an unwanted battering.

Regular grading would make an im-mense improvement of this road.

This is a plea to those responsible to actually be responsible.

R. RadleyBlenheim

No drinking fountains! Last weekend me and my family were at Pollard Park and we noticed that there are no drinking fountains! I think that if Blenheim wants more visitors then they should at least have fountains there.

Dear Ed,Can you believe that the government

approved the big company drilling up in the North Island.

What went wrong with having solar & Turbo energy?

The risk of an big earthquake happening when they have reached oil and the effects seem frightful.

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Dear Ed,Thank you to the two families who were

on the dance floor with their children on April four.

What a difference it made for people dancing and to know there are still responsible parents at the club.

In answer to Fair Go, if you are a dancer you would know what the comments are all about, if you’re not, mind your own business.

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recently for the Renwick Smart and Con-nected initiative, a group of people have come forward to be actively involved in the steering and working groups.

A closed meeting has been scheduled for April 16 where around 23 people will take steps to formalise the group.

There will be introductions, discussion on appointing a steering group leader and a review of the draft plan put together from the feedback given at the previous two meetings.

Colin Bass of BusinessLab, who was ap-pointed by the Marlborough District Council to consult with the Renwick community, says he is pleased with the response.

“We have had a fantastic response and I am very excited about the momentum we are building.

“I am looking forward to the steering group meeting next week,” he says.

Up for discussion will be a series of specific opportunities that members at the previous meeting identified for the Renwick Smart and

Connected initiative to focus on.One of the main topics of discussion will be

making a decision on whether to revive the Renwick Residents Association (RRA), or to create a new leadership group.

The RRA went into recess in October last year after 24 years of service to the

community, and according to the former chairperson Anthony van de Water the Smart and Connected initiative is “the future”.

This was echoed by those who attended the first two meetings, with most agreeing that Renwick needed a fresh start to build on what was achieved by the RRA.

New leadership for Renwick

Renwick residents discussing specific opportunities that the Renwick Smart and Connected initiative could focus on at a recent public meeting. Photo provided.

Nikora Campbell, Jack McGruddy and Samantha Brown, and (front) Oliver Cody and Taylor-Rose Blick with some of their paintings done as part of the Renwick Oscar programme. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk

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There has been a lot of activity and machinery work happening in the creek that runs adjacent to the Renwick School, a project that will soon be finished and unveiled.

The creek has been an eyesore for some time, so the idea arose to create a nice ‘amphitheater’

style setting for students and the public.

Renwick school principal Si-mon Heath and Newman Exca-vation owner Murray Newman have partnered up to launch the project.

Murray, who is also the chair-person of the Renwick Com-munity Memorial Hall, says he always felt the creek area could

have been cleaned up and used in a better way.

“The school got involved with the beautification of the creek, and because I had been banging on about it for a while, I put my hand up to help too,” he says.

The project received a grant from the Marlborough District Council which paid for the con-crete infrastructure that will

channel the water underneath the freshly laid soil. This work was carried out by Fulton Hogan.

This area and the surrounding banks will then be landscaped with two levels.

Murray began his work in Janu-ary and with 75 percent of the work already completed, he says he plans to have it finished before Anzac Day (weather permitting).

School creek revampMurray Newman, owner of Newman Excavations has been volunteering his time and machinery to create an amphitheater style area on the creek bed that runs adjacent to Renwick School.

Sweet treatOne of the many real fruit icecream flavours made by Renwick Takeaways.Co-owner Jenn Orchard intro-duced the icecream machine after taking over the business, and says the they had proved very popular with all ages. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk

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Friday April 10, 201510 SunThe 5 minutes with:haleigh smith

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Home and Away, I never miss an episode.

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My man Nick. I love how when he does anything or takes on a new chal-lenge he always gives 100 percent. It’s also so nice to see our wee boy Cullum is the same.

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Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

My bestie Larrisa who is in Western Australia now. I haven’t seen her for a couple of years.

Q What’s next on your wish list?

After baby is born and a bit bigger would love to go on more holidays to the islands.

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I’ve always loved playing netball, touch rugby and running but have played Marlborough reps in bowls and hockey.

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

Marlborough District Council-lors are encouraging residents to seek them out for more informa-tion on Marlborough’s next 10 years and to make a submission on the council’s Long Term Plan Consultation Document.

Councillor Jamie Arbuckle says the MDC’s long term plan sets out key challenges for Marlborough and how they will be tackled.

“We need residents’ help to find out what’s most important to our community, and where we should spend our limited amount of money over the next 10 years.

“The key outcomes we want for our region are water quality and secure supply, stormwater and sewerage growth and resilience, economic development, and cen-tral business district rejuvenation in Blenheim and Picton through the library replacement pro-grammes, but we want to know what you think of our plans. These are important choices for our community.”

Councillor Arbuckle says coun-cillors were committed to talking with residents about the council’s

plans.Anyone wanting a say on the

Marlborough District Council’s plans for the next 10 years, may write a submission online or send a letter to the council by 5.00pm on 7 May 2015. Alternatively, talk directly to councillors at a range of events over the next fortnight, including the following

Friday 10 April Renwick Supermarket, noon- 2.30pmBlenheim Library; 1pm - 3pmSaturday 11 AprilNew World Supermarket, 11.00am –12.30pmMonday April 13Federated Farmers’ meeting, 11.30amWednesday 15 AprilBlenheim Library 1pm- 3pmFriday 17 AprilDrop-in to the Council – ground floor committee room 1pm-3pmSaturday 18 AprilRedwoodtown and Railway Sta-tion car-boot markets, 9am-noonSunday 19 AprilFarmers Market, 9am-noon

MDC wants your views

Repair work is underway on the roof of the historic band rotunda near The Forum.The work to the 112-year-old historic building is expected to cost between $40,000 and $50,000 and will take two weeks.

Roof repairs to rotunda

Rotary award for Orphan’sThe driving force behind the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and the Classic Fighters Air Show, Graham and Jane Orphan have been presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship, awarded by the Rotary Club of Blenheim South.

By Adam Poulopoulos A Marlborough Lifeline Aotearoa

representative is encouraging lo-cals to take a workshop to educate themselves on how to help suicidal people.

The two-day ASIST programme is open to all members of the community who have an interest in suicide prevention, or work with ‘at-risk’ people.

Lifeline Aotearoa’s Marlborough branch manager Vienna Cassidy took the two-day course a couple of years ago and says it helps teach proper communication and how to apply it.

“It’s one of the better courses out there. I did the workshop a couple of years ago and found even with a degree in counselling it tied

everything together. “It’s like suicide first aid. If you

ever see a white cross on a green background it shows someone’s been through the ASIST pro-gramme.”

The workshop, which is held in Marlborough once every year, will be hosted at the St John headquar-ters in Seymour Street on April 29 and 30.

Each day will begin at 8:30am and finish at 4:30pm, and will begin by exploring the participant’s attitudes towards suicide, and move into more practical components too.

“I guess anyone’s been affected by suicide through their family or people they know,” Vienna says.

“It’s a bit of a taboo subject so it

helps to make it safe to talk about. “It’s a tool that crosses genera-

tions and cultures, and it gives you skills what to do when you meet someone, and how to stay safe yourself too.”

She says the problem is wide-spread.

“One out of every 20 people will think about suicide at some stage in their lives.

“The more we work towards preventing it the more the rates will drop.”

The programme is bicultural, and Lifeline’s Kaumatua attends all ASIST workshops.

If you would like to register for the course, contact Lifeline Marlborough.

Workshop aims to curb suicide rates


JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) ARE BUYING NOW!!

COINS• All Gold & Silver Coins• Gold Sovereigns• Gold Half Sovereigns• NZ Silver Coins 1946 & Before

(10 times face value)• Australian Silver Coins to 1963• English Silver Coins to 1946• NZ 1935 “Waitangi Crown”• USA Coins up to 1964• Old Collections & Accumulations of

World Coins• Modern Platinum & Palladium Coins & Sets• NZ Reserve Bank Sets• Also wanted NZ & World Coins after 1946

*No Pennies or Halfpennies Please*

BANKNOTES• NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932

(e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc)• Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes• Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes• Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes• Australian Pre Decimal Notes• Australian “Star” Notes• Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes• NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s)• NZ Government Debentures• NZ Banknotes overprinted for use

in Fiji, Cook Islands etc• Postal Notes• All other pre 1950s

World Banknotes

POSTCARDS & PENS• Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s

Postcards (used or unused)

• Old Fountain Pens

TOKENS• NZ & Australian “Tradesmen’s” Tokens• NZ Transportation Tokens• Railway Passes• Tram Tokens (not Dunedin Tramways)• Presbyterian Church Communion Tokens• Bread Tokens• Theatre, Cafe, Discount Tokens etc• Any other tokens relating to early

New ZealandWRIST & POCKET WATCHES• Any Rolex Watches• Omega Gents Watches• Gold & Silver Pocket Watches• Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron &

Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches• Moon Phase Watches• Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist)• Military Watches• Divers Watches• All other pre 1950s wind up watches

(parts value only)*No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*

MILITARY MEDALS ETC

• The New Zealand Wars & Boer War Medals• 1st World War Medals• 2nd World War Medals, Stars etc• Orders and Decorations• Korea & Vietnam Medals• Antarctic or other Polar Medals• Fire Brigade Medals• Lodge Medals• Shooting Medals• Military Badges and all other

Military Medals• Gold returning Fob Medals or “Tokens of

Honour” from residents of small town New Zealand

HISTORICAL MEDALS• A&P Show- Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals• Commemorative Medals & Medalets• Prize Medals (Gold & Silver)• Sports Medals (Gold & Silver)• Life Saving Medals• Shipwreck Medals• Coronation Medals• etc, etc, etc

OLD GOLD• Unwanted Jewellery or Broken Rings• Gold Chains• Gold Watch Cases• Alluvial (River) Gold• Dental Gold• Gold Coins• Gold Racing & Trophy Cups

GOLD & SILVER TROPHY CUPS ETC

• Racing Cups• A&P Show Cups• Sports Cups• Presentation Keys & Trowels• Show Pieces• Scrap Gold & Silver

*No EPNS or Silver Plated Items Please*

No item too small for our consideration

Members of the Australasian Numismatic Dealers Association

and the New Zealand Numismatic Dealers Association

John Bertrand (Collectables) LtdT: 04 232 9832 • F: 04 232 7832 • E: [email protected]

PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

Please note: Suitable ID is required if you wish to sell any items.

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Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

Check those drawers and cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. This advice from

Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations put together before 1950. We will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up! New Zealand silver coins up to 1946 will be purchased at 10 times their face value,” he said.

John Bertrand Collectables in the Marlborough Region

With buyers from John Bertrand (Collect-ables) Ltd in the Marlborough region

next week, Mr Tony Grant from the company says “Now is a fantastic opportunity to go through those drawers and cupboards and dig out those unwanted items and turn them into cash.” Especially wanted by the buyers are Old Gold and Collectables such as Military Med-als, Old Coins & Banknotes, Vintage Watches and any interesting old items.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below,” said Mr Grant, “Everyone has something we want to buy and noth-ing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations around the area next week. See below for your near-est location. If you are in doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them in for an instant appraisal.

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

Rolex and Vintage Watches Wanted

Pre 1950’s mechanical watches are needed urgently by the buyers from

John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting the Marlborough region next week. Collectors at this stage want brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin just to mention some. These brands can command large prices depending on the condition, what they are made of etc.

“Many of the other brands are only required for parts. In any event we will buy any mechanical watch, even if its only a few dollars for parts,” said Tony Grant, buyer for the company. Battery operated watches are not needed. “If you are unsure just bring any watches to us at the venues and have them appraised,” he said.

Big Demand for Military Medals

Currently, throughout the world there is a big demand by collectors for Military Medals. These

cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the Military Medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group,” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. We will be happy to look at any Military Medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues,” he said.

Early New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching

big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. Mr Grant is in the Marlborough region next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000,” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes prior to the 1950’s are also wanted.

Mr Anthony (Tony) W. Grant

Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand Incorporated

Director and BuyerJohn Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd

Author of the John Bertrand NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue

Gold & Silver Still At High Prices

With gold still at a higher price than

traditional levels, right now would be an opportune time to go through the old jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings and brooches and turn them into cash. Tony Grant says “Now is a great time to sell. We will buy anything

made of gold – old jewellery, coins, alluvial (river) gold, virtually anything, even gold teeth! We also need sterling silver in any form, including cups, tea services, cutlery, old coins and the like,” he said.

JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) LTDOUR BUYERS ARE IN THE MARLBOROUGH REGION NEXT WEEK

WE WANT TO BUY –

CASH-IN NOW ON

CURRENT HIGH PRICES!

REDWOODTOWN Thurs 16 April Community Centre Hall, Corner Weld and Cleghorn Streets 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm

BLENHEIM Friday 17 April Senior Citizens Hall, 172 High Street 9 am to 11 am

RENWICK Friday 17 April Anglican Church, 54 High Street 12 noon to 1 pm

PICTON Friday 17 April Holy Trinity Church Hall, Nelson Square 2 pm to 3.30 pm

12 Friday April 10, 2015 SunThe WHAT’S ON

IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE - Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

RSA PictonCome and join us, Friday. We have Ukes of

Marlborough playing, gold coin donation

please.

Friday 10RSA PictonCome and join us we have Ukes of Marlborough playing, gold coin donation please.

Coaltown BluesDepicts both the tragedy and comedy of poverty and politics; the struggles throughout Thompson’s childhood in a West Coast mining town. Boathouse Theatre, 12 Horten St, Blenheim, 7.30pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2pm. $22.00, tickets 520 8560.

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 talented 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 ac-tivity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughart-society.com.

100 Days for 100 YearsMarlborough Brass Bandsman Denis Teeling is sounding the Last Post for 100 days from 15 January until 24th April 2015, each evening at 1800 hours at the Blenheim Cenotaph in Seymour Square. The public are invited to lay poppies to the fallen. Seymour Square, 92 High St, Blenheim, 6pm – 6.15pm.

Sara Scott - Full CircleLast year, Sara was a finalist in New Zea-land’s premier ceramic award, The Por-tage Ceramic Awards. Full Circle embraces her New Zealand experiences and is her first solo exhibition. Millennium Art Gal-lery, Seymour Square. On now - 26 April.

New Urban RealistsThe featured artists, Ruth Cleland, Gary McMillan & David Woodings, are painters who specialise in photo-realism, and each offers images that confront the viewer with familiar aspects of contemporary urban reality. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square. On now - 26 April.

Saturday 11Kaituna Ridges RambleA 12km run/mt bike/walk at the base of the Pelorus Sounds $20pp. Also this year we have a way finding map course for kids. A fundraiser for Pelorus Community Preschool. See www.kaitunaridgesram-ble.kiwi.nz.

Indoor BowlsMarlborough Interclub Competition at Simcox Stadium, commencing 1 pm.

SPCA Open DayIt will be a great day with fun activities, raffles and plenty of opportunities to sup-port the SPCA while visiting the centre grounds and seeing the lovely animals available for adoption. 31 Foxs Island Road, Renwick, 11am – 3pm.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Sat-urday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building rela-tionships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

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

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

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

Sunday 12Ulysses RideLunch ride to South Bay, Kaikoura. BYO picnic lunch. Meet at the Railway Stn (south end) 9.45am ride departing at 10am.

Marlborough Kennel Association.Ribbon Parade, Club grounds Aerodrome Road, Omaka, entries taken 10.30 am Judging commences 11am. All dogs rec-ognised by the NZKC are eligible Public welcome Refreshments available Enquir-ies to Sandra, 5787996.

Indoor BowlsMarlborough Pairs 2x4x2 competition at Simcox stadium commencing 1 pm.

Mainland Tactix v West Coast FeverANZ Championship, The Mainland Tac-tix enjoy tremendous support from our loyal and passionate fans and members. Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kin-ross St, Blenheim. 7:10pm.

Family Mountain Bike Fun DayA fun introduction day for the whole fam-ily on an easy to ride track largely shel-tered from the wind and sun by a mature pine plantation.Conders Bend MTB Track, State Highway 6, Renwick. 11am – 3pm.

Riverside RailwayTrains depart Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45 & 3pm for Beaver Station, central Blenheim and return. Plus the Omaka line will also be running. Fares; Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) CASH ONLY.

Farmers Market Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer Fresh, local and Marlborough grown sold by the producer. Abundant with seasonal fruit, vegetables, baking and much more ..

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 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].

www.mctt.co.nz [email protected] • (03) 520 8560

Amazing shows all year round

KING AND COUNTRYSaturday 18th April @ 7.30pmSunday 19th April @ 4.00pm

Tue 21st – Fri 24th April @ 7.30pmAdult $29.50 Conc (65+) $26.50

Student $22.50 Groups (10+) $26.50

QUEENIT’S A KINDA MAGIC

Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pmAdult $61.00

Child (u13) $32.00Groups (6+) $56.00pp

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One: $85.00

ED BYRNE ROARING FORTIES

Friday 15th May 2015 @ 8.00pm(R14 - Recommended age 16+)

Adult $47.00 Conc (65+) $41.50Student (with ID) $41.50

Group (6+) $41.50

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE

SLEEPING BEAUTYWednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm

Adult $92.00 Conc (65+) $82.00Child (u16) $72.00

Group (6+) $82.00pp

2DEGREES COMEDY CONVOY

Thursday 21st May @ 8.00pmAdult $47.00 Conc (65+) $41.50

Group (6+) $41.50pp R14 recommended R16

FOSTER & ALLENTuesday 2nd June 2015 @ 7.00pm

Admit One $71.90

ISLA GRANT FAREWELL TOUR

Friday 21st August 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One $71.00

NZSO – CLASSICAL HITSSunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm

Adult $52.00 Conc (65+) $47.00Child (up to & including

college age) $17.00 Group (8+) $44.40

SWAN LAKESunday 22nd November 2015 @ 8.00pm

Adult $85.00 Conc (65+) $75.00Child (0-17yrs) $55.00

Group (10+) $75.00

COALTOWN BLUESFri 10th April & Sat 11th April 7.30pm

Sunday 12th April 2.00pmAdmit One $22.00

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, PictonPHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected]

Prices include booking feeSome Fees May Apply

FLOORPRIDE CIVIC THEATRE THE BOATHOUSE THEATRE

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun

[email protected]

Up and Coming16 AprilZealandia Sanctuary and the Halo pro-ject Blenheim School Hall @ 7:30pm. The “Halo”project–increasing the sur-vival of wild species outside of sanctu-aries. Ph 573 5509 for more info.

17 AprilCycle Tour of NZ, Day 7, Blenheim to Picton.

24 & 26 April 11:00am. Marlborough Racing Club, Waterlea Raceway.

Marlborough Interclub Competition at Simcox Stadium, commencing Saturday, 1 pm.

Mainland Tactix v West Coast FeverANZ Championship, The Mainland Tactix en-joy tremendous support from our loyal and passionate fans and members. Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 6 Kinross St, Blenheim. Sunday 7:10pm.

13SunThe Friday April 10, 2015Classifieds advertising PH 03 577 7868

work wanted

for sale

situation vacant

church notices

Phone 577 7868to place your

situation vacant advert here

Council has a vacancy in its Gardening team. This could be filled by an apprentice, a gardener or a qualified gardener.For further information regarding these roles go to the Careers page on the Marlborough District Council website www.marlborough.govt.nz.Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 1 May 2015.Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

Do you have an affinity with

horticulture, like working outside and enjoy a true

team environment

Marlborough District Council

GARDENING OPPORTUNITY

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.All welcome to our services

Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service

10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.

Nu-Look ClothingAlterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

Same day service Blenheim

WANTED DEAD OR

ALIVEAny cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.CAsh paid

FREE pick upMarlborough

Vehicle RemovalsPh Brent

027 766 7105

JUNIOR CRICKET Monday afternoons at Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre, Simcox Sta-dium, 50 Battys Road. Phone 578 4851 or 0275784851.www.blen-heimindoorsports.co.nz

ST LUKES’S ANGLICAN Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek. Ph 578 5050

The New ZealandLabour Party

Kaikoura ElectorateCommittee is holding it’s

Annual GeneralMeeting

at St Christopher’s LoungeWeld Street,

Redwoodtown on

Monday 20 April 2015at 7:00pm.

New and existing members welcome.

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Across: 1 Halve, 4 Attached, 9 Insect, 14 Steel, 15 Quick on the uptake, 17 Cramp, 18 Tea, 19 Idyllic, 20 Continual, 21 Always, 24 Privilege, 25 Sudden, 26 Señora, 29 Benefactor, 31 Ice, 32 Accord, 33 Fête, 35 Aim, 37 Flea, 39 Indignant, 40 Measuring, 41 Scene, 42 Dialogue, 47 Enlarged, 51 Ditto, 55 Interfere, 56 Promoting, 58 Seem, 59 Eat, 60 Tick, 61 Guitar, 62 Ivy, 63 Impatience, 66 Sleuth, 67 Unison, 69 Recollect, 72 Affair, 73 Competent, 75 Ignited, 77 Dot, 80 Ennui, 81 Like a bull at a gate, 82 Named, 83 Arched, 84 Rheostat, 85 Stays. Down: 2 Abundance, 3 Vocal, 5 Tutu, 6 Awesome, 7 Hypo-thetical, 8 Drain, 9 Iceland, 10 Sack, 11 Cradle, 12 Dents, 13 Alfalfa, 14 Speared, 16 Originating, 22 Wilted, 23 Welcome, 24 Prevail, 25 Sweats, 27 Obeying, 28 Ordain, 30 Rage, 32 Amber, 34 Edged, 36 Puma, 38 Lei, 42 Drift, 43 Article, 44 Ogre, 45 Useful, 46 Steer, 48 Lightweight, 49 Respect, 50 Eye, 51 Destiny, 52 Option, 53 Polyurethane, 54 Gobi, 57 Impala, 64 Carpentry, 65 Stuffed, 66 Student, 68 Spoiled, 70 Concurs, 71 Dinner, 72 Atoms, 74 Poker, 76 Ingot, 78 High, 79 Plea.

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We are looking for a friendly mature person to join our team to work in the kennels on a casual basis.

The successful candidate will be able to work at short notice during our morning and afternoon hours, at weekends, holidays and at other times as required.

This position includes supervision of dogs during exercise, wash out of runs and serving customers at

reception. Other duties will be as required to maintain the facility in good working order.

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MINI maniaA fleet of MINIs stopped in Picton on Sunday as part of the ‘Goodbye Pork Pie’ charity run. The cars, which are being driven down the country following the path of the iconic movie, are raising money for KidsCan. They drove through to Kaikoura that evening before continuing their descent of the island.The last day of the run was on Wednesday.

Rain fails to break big dry

By Adam Poulopoulos Rainfall in Marlborough in the last week

has not come close to lifting drought condi-tions around the region.

A slow-moving moist tropical flow has seen most Marlborough locations receive an average of a few millimetres of rain per day in the last few days, with locations in the Marlborough Sounds receiving more significant rain.

However, Federated Farmers Marlborough provincial president Greg Harris says “a significant amount of rain for a significant amount of time” is needed to lift the Adverse Event declaration from the Ministry for Primary Industries.

“There are 24,000 hectares of vines in Marlborough, and at one stage about half of those were under water restrictions,” Harris says.

“It put a strain on the farms and people’s livelihoods, and largely it comes down to how it affects people, and the wellbeing of animals and the environment.”

He says the declaration remains in place now.

“Normally in autumn there’s more rainfall, which greens everything up and helps the feed reserves, but we haven’t had any significant rainfall.”

He says autumn rainfall over the last few years has been low, putting an extra strain on rivers and many underground aquifers.

Showers with a southerly change are forecast for today, with mostly fine weather

on Saturday and Sunday and a few showers on Monday.

Only 188.4 millimetres of rain fell between July 2014 and the end of last month, Mar-lborough’s driest nine-month period since records began 85 years ago.

Harris, who owns the family-run Mount Adde farm in the Awatere Valley, calls current conditions “a rare event.”

“For us here the 1997 drought went for close to eight months and I think there was 180mm of rain. This time a similar amount of rain has fallen in nine months.

“It does make it challenging to manage an agricultural business.

“It is more important to manage water resources than ever before.”

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The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowl-edgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00. You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to [email protected] Please include your contact details: Name, ad-dress, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

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NICHOLSON: Zachary Edward

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WRIGHT: Lily (5lb 2oz) April 5, 2015

GRIMWARD, Nancy Teresa: On Monday April 6 2015, peacefully, at Aberleigh Rest Home. In her 82nd year. Dearly beloved mother of Steven, Peter (deceased), Vicki, Jayne, Kathy, Mark and Tony. Much-loved grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. A special loved niece of Jessie and Dennis Paget - thank you for the wonderful care and love over the years. Many thanks to Aberleigh staff. Messages may be sent to c/- 13 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Nancy has been held. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z. Tel (03) 578-4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

The full list is held by the MRSA. You can visit the Panama Room, in the RSA Lounge of Clubs of Marlborough to view it.

April 10A H Tarrant, 12 October 1917, age unknownL A B Tarrant, 15 December 1917, age 25C Tate, 5 October 1916, age 30A J Taylor, 13 June 1917, age unknownB W Taylor, 7 June 1917, age 28E J Taylor, 15 May 1918, age 31F L Taylor, 16 December 1942, age unknown

April 11G.R Taylor, 12 June 1915, age unknownL G Taylor, 13 April 1945, age unknownR F Taylor, 13 May 1918, age 24T G Taylor, 5 November 1918, age unknownT W Taylor, 21 August 1942, age unknownW F Taylor, 14 June 1917, age unknownC R Templeman, 12 May 1915, age unknown

April 12E Terrill, 16 July 1916, age unknownG Tetley, 20 July 1916, age unknownG A Tetley, 24 October 1942, age unknownT W Tetley, 3 May 1943, age unknownC Thomas, 18 April 1918, age unknownF W Thomas, 24 March 1917, age unknownW Thomas, 16 November 1916, age unknown

April 13A B Thompson, 23 December 1917, age unknownG Thompson, 16 April 1918, age unknownJ W Thomson DFC, 19 January 1942, age 25W G Thurston, 20 June 1942, age unknownR Thwaites, 29 June 1915, age unknownC Tomb, 17 February 1917, age unknownH J Tombs, 31 August 1944, age 28

April 14W H Tombs, 6 December 1917, age 29W Tombs MM, 8 May 1944, age unknownE B Tosswell, 11 July 1900, age unknownJ J Trischler, 16 September 1918, age unknownH Trotman, 23 November 1941, age 34N C Tudor, 13 December 1943, age unknownG W Tunnell, 12 October 1917, age unknown

April 15D E Turner, 8 April 1942, age 40C F Twidle, 19 June 1915, age unknownD G Twidle, 30 August 1944, age 24J V Twidle, 10 August 1917, age unknownA M Urquhart, 7 August 1915, age unknownG M Vavasour, 12 October 1917, age 26R D Vavasour, 16 January 1917, age unknown

April 16W J Vocasivich, 2 September 1943, age unknownB W Wacher, 19 January 1943, age 35C N Walker, 17 April 1945, age 30G H Walker, 8 May 1918, age unknownJ Walker, 6 August 1916, age unknownJ Walker, 5 October 1917, age 23J H.Walker, 21 August 1915, age unknown

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STRIK, Flora Nora Adriana: Born in Jakar-ta. In loving memory of a much loved wife and gracious mother, passed away 51 long years ago 13-4-64. Remembered always by her loving husband Wilhelmus (Bill) Visser and family.

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BERRY, Neil 15566, Writer, RNZN: March 28, 2015.

BOYCE, Kevin Neil: April 3, 2015.

CLEMETT, Alistair Jim (Dagwood): April 4, 2015.

GILLESPIE, Elizabeth Ann (Liz): April 5, 2015

GRIMWARD, Nancy Teresa: April 6, 2015.JONES, Margaret Mary Elizabeth (nee Eaton): April 2, 2015.MESSENGER, John Geoffery: April 1, 2015.SARGEANT, Fay Joy:

TAYLOR, Nola Claire: April 6, 2015.

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Indoor bowls

Brian Stewart won the Clubs of Marlborough Indoor Bowls singles title when he defeated Glen Hurcomb 11-6. The plate section was won by Jill Hurcomb.The Marlborough Monthly Midweek

tournament held at Simcox Stadium was won by the four skippered by Ken Jones with three wins. Included in the Jones team were lead

Terry Wooster, Michael Dietrich and Tom Moore. The runner up team was comprised

of Alex MacFarlane, Chris Wooster, Eric Freeth and Mavis Jellyman.

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Earlier this month, the NBA took another huge stride in its pursuit of total globalisation.

Indo-Canadian Sim Bhullar became the first player of South Asian descent to secure an NBA contract, signing with the Sac-ramento Kings for 10 days on April 2.

At seven feet, five inches tall, Bhullar makes big man Steven Adams look small, and in most other situations his height would be the main talking point – there are not many to play in the NBA who have been taller.

The NBA has been running global community outreach pro-gramme NBA Cares for nearly a decade, but that has never really helped to lure players from India

or the surrounding area into the league.

India, with over 1.25 billion people, is considered a slumber-ing giant of basketball, and sport in general, and Bhullar’s contract is the latest sign it’s getting ready to awaken.

In the last decade or so, India has been revolutionising the way sport is viewed and played in Asia.

In 2008, the Indian Premier League, a franchised Twenty20 cricket league, was founded. Since then, similar endeavours have begun across multiple sports.

The Hockey India League was founded with a similar format to the IPL, and the Indian Super League football division had its inaugural season last year.

New Delhi is also home to an International Premier Tennis League franchise, with the other franchises based in Singapore, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.

With a rapidly-growing econo-my and a massive fan base, India is franchising sport in a similar way to how the USA franchised it in the past, and now, in Bhullar, interest in American sports is set to develop back home too.

It will be interesting to see whether these new leagues are mostly for revenue and entertain-ment value, or if we’re seeing a great sporting superpower develop before our eyes.

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Central put their unbeaten Tasman Trophy record on the line when they take on Renwick this weekend. The match is at Lansdowne Park

tomorrow at 3pm. Waitohi will face Harlequins at the

same time at Endeavour Park.

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The Wairua Warrior obstacle course event comes to Happy Valley this weekend. The event will be held tomorrow at

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Former All White Noel Barkley displayed the FIFA Under-20 World Cup trophy at the Clubs of Marlborough on Tuesday night.

The trophy is touring the country as prepa-rations continue for the event, which begins at the end of next month.

New Zealand plays Ukraine in the opening game on May 30. Games will be held in both Wellington and Christchurch during the event.

Under-20 World Cup comes to town

noel barkley.

By Adam PoulopoulosThe Mainland Tactix will be look-

ing to put a tough start to their ANZ Championship netball season behind them when they play the West Coast Fever in Blenheim this weekend.

The match is being held at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Sunday night, beginning at 7:10pm.

The Tactix come into the match on the back of five defeats in their first five games, the latest an 84-58 loss to the Southern Steel in the southern derby.

The 84 goals conceded was an ANZ Championship record for any match, passing the previous mark of 80.

The results have left them bottom of the New Zealand conference without a win to their name, and facing a

Fever side which remains the only unbeaten side in the championship.

Despite the results the Tactix will be bringing a quality playing roster to Blenheim, including captain Anna Thompson, who has nearly 100 ANZ Championship caps and Silver Ferns experience, Australian international defender Demelza Fellowes and Malawi shooter Mwai Kumwenda, who won the ANZ Championship’s Best New talent award last season.

The Tactix are playing two games in Blenheim this season, the second game against the Firebirds will be held on Sunday, May 24 at Stadium 2000.

The match is the penultimate round-robin game of the season.

Tickets for both matches are avail-able from the Ticketek website.

Tactix hope to cause upset

Mwai Kumwenda.

Tru launches new appThe Tasman Rugby Union has es-

tablished a mobile phone app for Apple and Android phones so their supporters can keep up to date with the latest information.Users will get match day announce-

ments, including weather updates, cancellations or ground changes.

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