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Story by Glenise DreaverLast Friday night The Cloudy Bay Shack, Cloudy Bay

winery's private guest house, received a New Zealand Architecture Award at the 2013 awards presentation ceremony in Auckland.

Ian Morden, Cloudy Bay Estate Director said that while The Cloudy Bay Shack had won the Commercial award "... in a way the star of the show is the world-class Marlborough landscape".

The building, which hosts both winery guests and showcase industry events, is on the site of the original winemaker's house, with a superb view. "And there's always been a tradition of hospitality here too. It's our way of continuing that."

The materials reflect the local landscape, with the use of pre-rusted steel and bare concrete, drawing on the tradition of the Kiwi bach he said.

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The local theme is also reflected in the interior decor, which includes paintings by local artist Nicolas Dillon, cabinetry by Blenheim's David McGill and a spray painted mural by artist Hayley King (Flox).

"Being part of this project has also re-

inforced for me the fantastic creativity of people in Marlborough. It has been the most satisfying thing, to draw on the pool of local talent here, and also New Zealand wide."

Before plans were drawn up. the win-ery assembled a project team which worked with architects Tim Greer of

Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and Paul Rolfe of Paul Rolfe Architects for a year.

Both Tim and Paul were born in New Zealand and so had an innate sensitiv-ity to the local landscape and how the building should sit within it, said Ian.

The final costs were "a lot less than you'd think," Ian said, adding that the

judges were very complimentary about the value for money achieved.

They were also complimentary about what they described as "an exquisitely sited and thoughtfully planned build-ing” that complemented the high standards of an iconic New Zealand winery.

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Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee’s office has confirmed that there is a delay with the latest report on the viability of the pro-posed Clifford Bay ferry terminal replacement.

The report was due before the end of May, but a spokesman for his office said yesterday that a team from the Transport Ministry was still working on it, with

the help of independent experts. “They are working through the complexities of it and under some pressure,” said Press Secretary Nick Bryant.

“They know we would like it to be sooner, but we would rather have it done thoroughly than quickly.”

He could give no new timeline at this stage.

The Blenheim Courthouse is this week the venue for a High Court hearing of an appeal against the de-cision to allow NZ King Salmon four of the nine new fish farming sites they had applied for in the Marlborough Sounds.

In February, the Environ-mental Protection Authority had given King Salmon ap-

proval to build four farms.The Auck land-based

Environmental Defence Society is appealing the approval of two of those approvals, while the local Save our Sounds group, formed at the outset ot the original application, has lodged appeals against all four.

They have retained former

Deputy Solicitor General Matthew Palmer to lead their case before Judge Dobson. It is expected to last until Thursday.

The Marlborough Dis-trict Council has submitted a document to the court describing its stance as “neutral’.

Green Party list mem-ber Steffan Browning of

Marlborough said he had attended the hearing on Monday “briefly” and was pleased to hear the council present a “reasonably good” submission.

He was also pleased that the environmental groups were pooling their resources to mount appeals.

“It’s a very big ask for just one organisation.”

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Jenny Shipley will be in town this Friday, speaking at a fundraising luncheon in aid of St. Andrews. Her speech topic will be ‘The Preachers Kid - Memories and Milestones.” It will be held at St. Andrews Church, Henry Street, from 12pm on Friday May 31. Entry and lunch will cost $10.

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Story and photo by Kat DugganBlenheim dance teacher, Nina McCollum,

will be swapping her dancing shoes for a microphone next week, to make her singing debut.

Nina went to the Spring Creek Lions and Districts ‘Stars In Your Eyes’ show last year, and thought it would be a good way to kick off her own singing career.

“I’ve always been a dancer in other musical productions, and singing is something I’d

like to get into.“I went to watch

the show last year and thought ‘Oh I’d really like to do that,’ a friend of mine said I’d make a great Kate Bush, so I’ve decided to perform as her.”Kate Bush is an Eng-

lish singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, and one of the United Kingdom’s most successful solo female

performers of the past 35 years.Nina, who teaches ballet at Marlborough

Dance Centre, will be competing against nine other acts in the show, which will be held next Thursday and Friday nights.

Any prize money had to be donated to a charity of the singer’s choice, and Nina has chosen Riding for the Disabled Marlborough.

The Spring Creek Lions and Districts Stars In Your Eyes show will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre and will be the show’s sixth year.

To date it has raised around $25,000 for the community, said co-ordinator Robyn Simmons.

“It’s a competition but more of a charity event. Contestants always have fun while representing their chosen charities.”

Judging the show are judges Duncan McKenzie, Kevin Moseley and guest judge Jackie Clarke.

Tickets for ‘Stars In Your Eyes’ can be purchased from Harcourts and cost $40 for the preview night on June 6 and $110 for the awards dinner on June 7.

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The new ASB Civic Theatre project is moving ahead with the green light given for work to begin on the theatre foundations.

The results of three test piles installed last week have cleared the way for workers to begin putting down the 91 steel screw piles which will secure the theatre site.

Project manager Tim Smit said Smith-crane and Construction Ltd, working with Robinson Construction, would install the hollow steel piles, varying in diameter between 219mm and 340mm.

The screws will be screwed down 17m below ground level, a minimum of two metres into the gravel layer encountered at that depth.

Mr Smit said the piles would then be filled with concrete and tied with reinforc-ing bars into the building’s foundation beams.

Weather permitting; the job should be finished in four to five weeks.

“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone. The public has been patiently watching the activity all around the site but from now on they will be able to see some real progress and, over the next two years, the theatre literally growing out of the ground,” Mr Smit said.

Once the piles are in, the next stage of the project will be the theatre basement.

Before the last of the piles are installed, the basement excavation will be com-pleted to allow the basement construction to begin straight away.

Mr Smit said the basement would go down approximately two and a half metres below the existing ground level, and would house the trap floor under the stage, the orchestra pit lift and the dressing rooms and toilets.

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pile driving begins after successful test piles earlier this month.

A forty-year-old Canterbury man was admitted to Wairau Hospital yesterday with serious hip and leg injuries after he fell from the top deck of a car haulage truck on the Waitohi wharf.

The call came to St John at 5.30pm and two ambulances and three paramedics attended.

Three young men were found in a stolen car early on Tuesday morning on Stephenson Street near Horton Park. The vehicle had been stolen from Nelson on Monday night. The 14, 15 and 18-year-old males were held in custody to ap-pear in the Youth Court yesterday.

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Tw e l v e s t u d e n t s f r o m M a r lb o r o u g h B oys’ a n d Marlborough Girls’ Colleges will be shaving their heads today for the New Zealand Leukaemia and Blood Foundation at the MBC Pa-vilion from 1.25pm until 2.15pm.

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New Zealand King Salmon has recently invested over a million dollars in eco-friendly equipment to clean the outer netting which keeps predators out of its salmon farms.

The new net cleaning technology uses high pressure water jets to remove any weed, shellfish, and other organisms from the nets.

Previously the company followed the practice of keeping predator nets clean with a copper-based product, and monitored copper levels on the seabed using Australian and New Zealand Envi-ronment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) guidelines.

The inner fish production nets have always been maintained using eco-friendly methods.

“Using copper is fine up to a point, but this new gear allows us to keep the nets clean with virtually no impact at all,” said environmental compliance manager, Mark Gillard.

The new technology requires up to four ad-ditional people to operate.

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the company achieve the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, and make it an environmental leader in the salmon industry.

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Last Friday, Mary handed over 29 kits to CYF site manager, Kaye MacDonald, after being down to one pack at the start of this month (The Sun, May 1 pg 3).

The Sun Office has had a container for the public to donate basic necessities for foster kids, for the past month, which will now be passed on to Marlborough’s foster children.

“For us we just want to say a big thank you to all of the people who have sup-ported and donated to the cause, and a big thank you to Mary for all the time and effort she puts in.

“She’s a grandmother, and she’s car-ing for three foster children, and going over and above that to care for other children,” Ms MacDonald said.

Mary has been collecting new items including pyjamas, underwear, socks, toiletries, toys, and books for foster kids aged 0-18,and said the kits could not have been put together without the help of people in the community.

“I didn’t realise how generous the people in Marlborough could be.

“Thank you to all of the people who have donated, and a special thank you

to Pams second hand shop, who took me shopping with $300 for the kits.”

Ms MacDonald said the kits, which would go quickly to Marlborough families who are in desperate need of the necessities.

“They will be gone in the next fortnight, we will be getting them out to children coming into care, but also families who are really vulnerable,” she said.

People could continue to do-nate to the cause by contacting Mary, on 027 578 8007 or 03 578 8864.

Donations of money could also be made into the Foster Hope Charitable Trust account, number 06 0998 0109922 02, put the word “donation” in the reference field.

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The hunt will run from Friday until Sunday, and is open to all ages, with each age group having different hunting categories.

Kids’ entry is free, and prizes will be given to the first, second and third heaviest entries of hare, rabbit, and possum; teenagers aged 13-15 have a $30 entry fee, with prizes given to first, second and third heaviest pig and goat.

The open 16 years and over age group have a $40 entry fee, and prizes go to the first, second and third

heaviest pig and deer entries.The weigh in will run from 2pm until 3.30pm on

Sunday June 2, which will be a great family day out, with the prize giving starting at 4.30pm, and live music from local band the Chilli Dogs from 7pm.

The Renwick Marching Club will have a food stall on site, while the Department of Conservation will be available to give hunters information on pest eradication.

There will be heaps of cash prizes and giveaways and the first 50 entries will receive a ‘Woody Hunt-ing T Shirt.’

Children must fill in an entry form, which will get them a good bag upon weigh-in.

The local Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade will be there to help with crowd control and parking.

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Residents of Witherlea may have noticed chlorine in their water during the last couple of days.

Council maintenance staff cleaned out the Wither Reservoir last Friday, including a thorough wash of its floor and lower wall surfaces.

A chlorine-based disinfectant was left on the surfaces for a couple of hours before a rinsing with water that was then flushed out to waste, not reticulated into the water supply.

The reservoir was refilled with fresh water but some people have reported a faint chlorine odour.

Council operations and maintenance engineer Steve Rooney is surprised that there is any residual odour but it won’t last long.

He said the chlorination was a precaution because staff had been moving around inside the reservoir.

“We can’t take any risk of accidentally transferring bacteria into the tanks.”

Mr Rooney said any chlorine traces would be barely detectable by Tuesday.

Only properties south of Hospital Road get their water from the Wither Reservoir.

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Q: If you could change anything about Marlborough, what would it be?

readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.Sun

Zoe McBride,Blenheim

It would be neat to incorporate the river front more and have more weekend activities.

Hannah Coulson, Blenheim

I think there should be more after hours services to accomodate people’s work schedules.

Sophie McBride,BlenheimI don’t think Marlborough needs changing. There’s a few cafes popping up which is keeping it exciting.

Hamish Snow,Blenheim

It’s pretty good how it is, I’m not sure what I’d change, maybe my flatmates.

Mary Norton,BlenheimFor our council to encourage businesses which employ our people. There is a need to reduce both consent fees and bureaucracy which is holding up progress. It is a disease throughout NZ.

Charlotte Campbell, Blenheim

Having more cultural things happening, like movies in the park or something.

Letters to the editorLetters on issues of community

interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to

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Send or fax them to the address on page two, or e mail them to [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

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Dear Ed,Much has been made recently re climate change in

"letters to the Editor" and while you may not be 100 per cent swayed by either argument, the concensus of both sides seems that the climate is changing, but is it man made (for) or just a blip of nature (against). But one thing that is being positively overlooked is that we inherit the Earth from the next generation - I would prefer to say our grandchildren - and it is up to us to return it in either better condition or at least the same condition as when they lent it to us.

Now the cost of doing this is marginal to say the least. Current estimates are around $180/person/annum. Now for that small amount, around about one latte a week, I'm happy to pay the insurance. If the (against) are right well so be it, but if the (for) are right then wow. I don't think anyone would want to have to answer to their grandchildren, who will be the ones to suffer the consequences of our inaction, and have to say well I didn't really believe it was a problem, so for the sake of a latte a week I did nothing. Do you?

Chris Davies

Dear EdI read, with a wry smile, Tim Leslie's letter

defending the government. I assume Tim is a paid up member of National although he no longer holds a position. It shows.

This National Government is arrogant, ignorant of constituents, dictatorial and ruthless. The sale of assets is a good example. They don't belong to Key, Joyce or any other cabinet member. They belong to the public. Why didn't government hold a referendum and ask the owners, i.e. public?

On the ETS, smacking and other issues, govern-ment has been deaf. Referendums? No not interested in public's view! It's latest RMA Reform Bill is a fast track for its big business friends. So was the EPA process that allowed King Salmon to trample over council's community-led planning scheme.

As for money deficits, since 1984 and Rogernom-ics, successive National and Labour governments have put NZ further in debt with trading deficits year after year under the free market ideology.

Ken Lloyd

Dear Ed,I read a story in Wednesday's paper

(The Sun, May 22, p8), commenting on minimum hourly pay rates in New Zealand.

Australia was quoted as $20.00 an hour.

Sorry, minimum rate is $15.96 an hour for adults in Australia.

Of course casual rates are higher. Dependent on whether one is doing

a trainee ship or not rates for 16-20 year-olds are a lot lower.

However, my wife is an R.N.Midwife Australian, works at John Flynn Private Hospital, 320 beds on the Gold Coast.

She has been saying New Zealand qualified midwives have been coming to Australia in droves, and a fair few have started at John Flynn working with her.

"Are there any left over in New Zealand?" She asks me.

In the past i have looked at N.Z. hourly rates for nurses and there is a fair difference, 20 per cent actual, plus exchange rate, which is a lot of money

if you are a Single Mum working, whom nurses a lot of the time are. Ex hubbies probably cannot stand the hours nurses do, my wife works nine nights, plus one afternoon a fortnight, mainly nine hour shifts, but can get called in as happened last Wednesday, 13 hr shift, 8pm start, got home 9am next day.

Happens a few times a year. I am a diesel fitter, retired, came over

here for six months, finished up in the coal fields for 11 years.

Big money can be made if you get into the right areas, tradesman work-ing for sub contractors on major sites $80,000-$110,000 a year, four days on, four off, 12 hour shifts, working directly for BHP, as I did many years ago. $120,000-$130,000 a year these days, plus subsidized accommodation on fly in fly out.

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To deny them that outlook across what for them is sacred ground is disrespectful indeed.

I thoroughly respect their ritual de-spite my late father, Dick Whittington, being denied membership - apparently because he hadn't been a 'returned' serviceman.

Now membership is open even to those who did not serve.

My dad served his country as a fireman during the WWII London bombings and also delivered supplies to homes where children had been evacuated to the country.

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“Music, and diesel, I can’t get away from that either. Once it’s in your blood you can’t get away from it, driving trucks and machinery is what life’s all about for me.”

I guess this is why neither Gill’s Construction nor the Blenheim Country Music Club can get rid of him.

You could call Ross a life member of both organi-sations, having been at the music club for 32 years, and with Gills not many less, coming up 28 years.

“I retired from Gill’s Construction four years ago after 26 years of driving for them, and had 18 months off, then they were short of workers, so I went back, and have been back two years.”

Ross’ job at Gill’s Construction is now part time however, giving him more time to focus on his musical passion.

A life member of the Blenheim Country Music Club for 17 years, Ross was also president for three years, and will be standing for the role again this year.

He is a self-taught bass guitar and keyboard player, as well as a vocalist.

“I was taught the bagpipes when I was only six or seven, and at that stage I was the youngest bagpipe player in the Blenheim Pipe Band.

“I still remember playing at the A&P show in 1952, with the marching band amongst all these adults, which was pretty special. I’ll never forget that.”

“I suppose really that taught me the basic things about music and what to listen for, to know where you were with your music, I can’t sight read it,” he said.

Ross and his wife Pam, who is also a life member of the club, have always been heavily involved with music, only stopping for a short time while their two sons were growing up.

‘I don’t know what we would’ve done without our music; it’s been our life for so long,” Pam said, “I might have had to take up sport or something stupid,” Ross added with a laugh.

Ross’ music has seen him star in a number of bands, including Southbound, of which he is still a member, and has also seen him move into mixing and recording music.

His sound work saw the pair own a sound business for nine years, where Ross would provide and set up sound equipment for acts coming through town,

including that of Terry Smith, an American singer/songwriter who has written songs for global country singing success, Johnny Cash.

Ross will be 70 next year, and while he is slowing down with his diesel passion, he has no plans to give up his music anytime soon.

“Life’s been pretty good to us really.

“I’ll keep doing it for as long as I can, physically. As long as the fingers don’t seize up and stuff up and my ears still work, so I can hear what’s go-ing on,” he said.

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Ross Akerblom has two life passions; music and diesel. “Let’s face it; life would be pretty dull without music,” he told Sun reporter, Kat Duggan on Friday.


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BIRTLES: Big sister Leni would like to show off her new wee baby brother Mason Charles. Born May 16, 2013 (8lb 10oz) at Wairau Hospital. Proud parents Nathan and Gena would like to say a big thank you to Shona Wills, Helen Crampton, Theatre Staff and the Team on Ward One. Photo supplied.

BARLOW: Brendon and Erica are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Ruby June (7lb 8oz) on May 23, 2013 at 10:57am at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwives Sue Hudson and Gerry Lawson and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.


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KITTO: Reon and Cathy are delighted to announce the arrival of their twin girls. Paige (6lb 15oz) and Adeline (6lb 5oz) arrived safely on May 13, 2013. Huge thanks for the fantastic care from midwife Shona Wills and all the staff in Maternity Ward One. Photo supplied.

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A law change late last year enabled local authorities to develop their own alcohol policies.

Councillor John Leggett said this was an opportune time for Marlborough to consider whether the region has the balance right on alcohol availability and consumption.

The Council conducted a random survey of 2000 residents to get their views on the availability of alcohol here, which was to be completed by today.

Councillor Leggett, who chairs the local liquor licensing sub-committee, said the

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“For example, do we as a council decide to try and encourage bars, restaurants and cafes to establish within a single precinct as a good way to help manage drinking behaviour?” he asked.

The Marlborough Alcohol Advisory Committee, made up of representatives from Council, the health sector, police, ACC, Hospitality NZ and district council-lors, commissioned a report on the current situation in Marlborough which will help it to prepare the local alcohol policy as well as an alcohol harm reduction strategy.

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“Licensed premises make a significant contribution to our local economy. For example, pubs and bars alone provide just over two hundred jobs – and that doesn’t count the restaurants and wineries. But we need to know whether any alcohol problems here can be related to the operation of these venues or whether the cause is elsewhere,” Mr Leggett said.

Information from the surveys would help guide the drafting of a local alcohol policy, and there would be a chance for public submissions on the policy before it is finalised.

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AcknowledgementsThe Sun Newspaper now offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements 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, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

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Diabetes Marlborough Inc:

5775549, Office hours 10am - 1pm Monday - Friday Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Overeaters Anonymous:

For more information Ph 570 5137Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)Alcoholics Anonymous:

Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough:

577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.Hospital Visiting Hours:Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

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Family/WhanauFor information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness/addictions please contact– Sup-porting Families in Mental Wellbeing - Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street.

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Sheets ‘n’ Things require warm linen and blankets now. Please phone or drop in to Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street Phone: 578-1355 ext:5 - happy to collect linen.

The Blue Door is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Items surplus to your requirements we would gladly accept. We can deliver. Phone 579 4353.

Hospice Shop RedwoodtownWe have lots of cosy jackets, warm jerseys, hats, scarves, gloves and boots in our two shops to keep you snug this winter. Phone 579 4686.

Blenheim Healing Rooms Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. 11.00am - 1pm. Stonewood Homes Office, 68 High Street. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 5789704

The Peoples Market Queen's Birthday Sunday & Monday 10am. Market Place (The Forum). Plants, Jams, Chutneys, books, jewellery, pine cones and general goods. Stall Sites $5.00 Ph. 578 7918

Book SaleRock and Mineral Club Brayshaw Park Queen's Birthday Weekend Sat 1st June 9am - 4pm Sun 2nd June 9am - 4pm

Craft Fair Havelock Town Hall Queens Birthday June 1st 2nd 3rd 10am - 4pm daily. Free entry Supporting Havelock St Johns Youth Group

DOYLE, Harold John: On Wednesday May 22, 2013 peacefully, at home surrounded by his family. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Olive for 52 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Brendon and Rahira, Jackie and Damian Bason, and Adrian and Rina. Loved Grandad of Te Puni, Raukura, Marino, Metiria, Tawhirikura, Te Waipiata; Tony; Samantha, Mitchell and Táwera, and Great Grandad of Kayden and Dallan. Mes-sages to 88A Hospital Road Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be sent to PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240. At Harold’s request, a private funeral has been held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

NEWMAN, Janice Ann: On May 23, 2013 passed away, peace-fully, with her family by her side, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 43 years. Dearly loved and treasured Mum of Mat and Alana. Dearly loved daughter of Colleen and the late Norm, much loved sister of Gary and the late Craig, much loved aunty of Deejay, Kayne, Anthony, and Isaac. A much loved niece, cousin and friend. Rest in Peace Janice. Messages to 7 Henderson Street, Blenheim 7201. A service for Janice has been held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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Ben Breeze 4 years and his family. Dad Kent, mum Katrina and sister Isabella 14 months old.

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By Annabelle LatzBen Breeze now knows the sensation of

grass between his toes, and used to think

that sausage rolls were just hilarious.The four year-old arrived in Blenheim a

year ago with his mum, dad and sister, after

their home city 60km from Tokyo was left

in ruins after the earthquake on March 12,

2011. His parents Katrina and Kent were born

in the South Island, but Kent’s work had

taken them to Japan, although Ben was born

in Singapore and moved to Japan shortly

afterwards.His 14 month-old sister Isabella was born

in Japan. They joined their grandmother Lorraine

Milmine here in Blenheim, and Kent’s

mother who lives in Christchurch is Japa-

nese. The Breeze family had an apartment on

the top floor of a 16-storey building at To-

kyo’s International Airport in Narita, where

Kent was involved in the hotel business, the

day their lives changed. Ben was having an afternoon nap, Katrina

was playing with Isabella, and Kent had just

come upstairs for an afternoon coffee.“It was never unusual for there to be an

earthquake, we just got used to them, most

Japanese people don’t even blink they are

so common,” said Kent.CONTINUED PAGE 3.


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Rubin “Hurricane” Carter will be speaking.

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Inspired to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it can’t be done”, Yealands Estate Wines has rapidly become one of New Zealand’s premier wine producers.

Proving that the world’s best wines are produced sustainably, Yealands Estate won the International Sauvignon Blanc Trophy at the International Wine Challenge (London 2012), along with the world’s “Most Sustainable Medium-Sized Business” at the International Green Awards (UK 2012).

Enjoyed in over 65 markets world-wide, Yealands Estate Wines rapid growth means that we are continuously on the lookout for dynamic, passionate people to join our talented team.

marketing assistant

Following a recent promotion we are looking to recruit a Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing team. Based at our state-of-the-art winery in Seddon, the successful applicant will be responsible for internal communications, overseeing wine competition entry, in addition to implementing our sponsorship and event programme throughout New Zealand.

The successful candidate will have some previous marketing experience ideally within the wine industry, have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects at once and be looking to develop their potential in a fast-paced, quality-focussed family business. The role will require some domestic overnight travel and weekend work.

Part time sales rePresentative - marlborough

To support our loyal customers and develop our presence further within the Marlborough region, we are looking to recruit a Sales Representative to work up to 20 hours per week (Monday / Wednesday / Friday). The role will service restaurants, retail and supermarket stores throughout the region and suit a motivated, professional and customer-focussed individual.

The successful applicant will have some prior merchandising or sales experience, an appreciation for wine, have their own vehicle and NZ driver’s license. Some heavy lifting will be required as part of the role. An exciting role working with quality brands.

Applications including CV’s should be sent to [email protected] by 7th June.

CELLAR HANDS – MARLBOROUGH

We have opportunities for experienced Cellar Hands and career- focused people with relevant or other transferable skills to join our team based in Marlborough.

The Marlborough winery is a large and modern facility with a 25,000 tonne capacity and focuses primarily on the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties which are all harvested locally.

Cellar Hands are involved in various winemaking and cellar operations from grape receival through to fermentation management, filtering and cooperage.

Shift work and extended hours will be required over our harvest period and infrequently on other occasions.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated people with industry experience or other relevant skills who are looking to establish a lasting and meaningful career in the cellar. Applicants will require sound attention-to-detail, strong interpersonal and team skills, a self-starting attitude with the energy, motivation and stamina required to be effective in a dynamic environment.

If you have the skill and motivation to be part of a dynamic and highly successful team, please apply through our websitewww.delegats.co.nz/careers

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In a short space of time, Yealands Estate 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”, Yealands Estate has achieved rapid growth in the international market, exporting to over 70 countries in less than five years. Consequently, we are looking to recruit motivated individuals to develop our presence further.

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A newly created position to accommodate our growing business, the successful applicant will be a key member of the Logistics team, assisting with domestic and export order fulfilment activities, inventory analysis, supplier analysis and demand planning.

Desire to learn, strong analytical and problem solving skills, good computer skills (especially with spreadsheets) will be required. Likewise, the ability to ‘see the bigger picture’ yet pay attention to the detail, an inquisitive nature combined with a commitment to continuous improvement and the communication skills to contribute to the team will be important.

An attractive package will be offered to the successful applicant, who can demonstrate that they are results-driven, well-organised, have strong interpersonal skills and a “can do” attitude.

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Make your experience count

Do you have three hours a week to spare?Are you a good listener?

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enable us to further develop our services. You will be fully trained, and once trained there is full

support and ongoning training.You can really make a difference for those who feel

that they have no-one else to turn to. Next training dates Juen 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th & 16thJust call Vienna Cassidy on 578 7503

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32 hours per week minimumMitre10 MEGA is looking for its next retail superstar! We need a self motivated person to join our Trade Sales Team at our locally owned and operated store. Our vacancy is Friday to Monday in our Trade Department.

• The successful applicant will have a basic knowledge of timber and building products, and ideally a forklift operator’s license with *F* endorsement and good computing skills.

• Reliability is a must, and you must be available to work weekends – flexibility to work additional hours to cover staff absences is needed too.

• You will also know the importance of quality customer service and strive to deliver it every time.

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If you feel you are able to offer preschool children a warm, safe, child friendly environment within your own home or within the child’s home,

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The Blenheim Sun Newspaper is a twice weekly community newspaper, locally

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WednesdayMay 1, 2013

Photo and story by Celeste LodewykFor 17 years local woman Amber Win (pictured) has had dreadlocks but from this Saturday she will be bald when she shaves her head in support of the Child Cancer Foundation.The Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 lifeguard said

it is her goal to raise a substantial amount of money for the Marlborough branch of the Foundation.“It’s a huge goal, but I want to raise $10,000. I am hoping the community and local businesses will come on board to donate toward me shaving my head, but if I haven’t reached it by then I will keep going until I achieve it she says.To date $1200 has been raised in one week.Amber said she was inspired by a family friend who’s

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On Sunday June 23, the annual More FM Mid-Winter Swim with Cuddon will be held on the Picton foreshore at 1pm, with the prizegiv-ing to follow.

The event always attacts a big crowd of participants in fancy dress and equally keen spectators.

Once again, the major prize of a Heat Pump from Cuddon is “up for grabs” plus many spot prizes from Marlborough businesses.

Picton Primary School will be fundraising with hot food and drinks and the Rarangi Surf Life Savers and St John’s Ambulance will be on site to ensure everyone’s safety.

Brancott Estate will supply hot water to be sprayed by the Rural Fire Service for swimmers after their chilly dip.

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Picton daM runOn Saturday June 1 at 2pm,

Marlborough Harriers will be doing the Dam run, in the first instance the 45-minute run to the Reservoir dam from Nelson Square in Picton.

There is also a run to both dams and return, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Further distances are available on the day. Everyone is welcome to participate and there is also a children’s run.

Don’t forget to bring a plate to share for afternoon tea.

training runA Marlborough Harriers pack

training run or walk will leave from the clubrooms at Oliver Park on the corner of Weld and Cleghorn streets at 6.pm on Thursday May 30. Reflector gear is compulsory. Joggers and walkers, regardless of ability, are welcome.

The Marlborough Boys College First XV had another successful game on the weekend, taking down Timaru Boys High School 35-21.The win was a good achievement for MBC, with coach Gray Cor-nelius previously telling The Sun that Timaru Boys would be a chal-lenge for the home team. MBC’s next challenge will be tomorrow when, they face Nelson College in Nelson.

MBc First XV


Harlequins, Central and Waitohi were the three Marlborough teams who came out on top on Saturday’s round of the Tasman Trophy compe-tition. The successful Nelson teams were Nelson and Stoke, the results were as follows:

Pool A: Nelson 28 v Waimea Old Boys 26; Stoke 28 v Moutere 22; Waitohi 33 v Awatere 13. Pool B: Harlequins 73 v Renwick 12; Central 31 v Kahurangi 15. The Wanderers had the bye.

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Story and photo by Kat DugganYoung Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailor,

Oliver Cowley is one to watch after he recently took out the optimist class of the All Japan In-ternational Friendship Regatta.

The 12-year-old has been sailing for just two years, but won the competition, sailing against about 30 other sailors, from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand.

Oliver said he was excited about his achieve-ment, which he had not expected, as he was competing against some tough competition.

“The other sailor I went with [Tom Fyfe-Auckland], was third best in New Zealand and fourth overall in the Nationals this year and I came 37th,” Oliver said.

After Tom bet Oliver by 33 places at the nation-als, the pair were neck and neck at the Japan regatta, with Oliver just beating him at the finish.

Not only did he take the Japan Regatta title from Tom, who came second, he also bet Japan’s best optimist sailor, who, like Tom will be competing in the Optimist World Championships at Lake Garda, Italy, in July.

The New Zealand team of three dominated the competition, with Oliver and Tom coming first and second in the optimist class respectively, and Wellington’s George Gautrey taking out the Laser 4.7 class, after winning all of his races.

The team also took home a trophy for second rank in the team race.

Oliver’s 37th placing in the nationals, the 26th New Zealander, also won him the title of ‘best sailor for their first nationals’.

He said he hoped to continue sailing, and pos-sibly make it a profession one day.

Young sailor one to watch

Queen charlotte yacht club's oliver cowley with his first place medal and team trophy from the international Friendship all Japan Junior yacht club regatta.

On Saturday the Blenheim Pigeon Club held its second to last race of the 2013 young bird season. Eighty five birds were released at Timaru into clear calm conditions at 8.30am.

The first bird arrived home at 1.43.34pm.

Flock Race results were: 1. A. Coop-er 1.43.34pm Velocity 1193.923mpm, and 2013 Young Bird Champ, 2. Morrins Hollow 1116.712mpm, 3. S. Morrison 1116.599mpm,4 C. Kirkwood 1115.707mpm, 5. Dredge Family 1110.450mpm, 6. Tumble-down 1002.409mpm.

This race was the third leg of the Triple Crown race which was won by Morrins Hollow. There were no other flyers with eligible birds.

Auction Bird Race: 1. C. Kirkwood, 2. Morrins Hollow, 3 S. Morrison, 4. Dredge Family.

Next week sees the last race of the season, the Top of the South Classic, to be flown from Timaru with a nominal race distance of 400km.

Last Thursday evening the popular Triples Tournament was held to end the season of Marlborough Volleyball’s Fairweathers’ Senior League at Stadium 2000.

Thirty six teams competed in six grades.With three players each side, the play was

fast and furious.Results:Presidents Grade: 1. Smashed ‘Em Bro B;

2. KinoathsPresident’s Grade B: 1. Hello Kitty; 2.

KadiniscoolC Grade: 1. Velvet Hammers; 2. Safe Crack-

ers 1

Mixed/Social A: 1. Motley Crew 1, 2. Motley Crew 2

Mixed/Social B: 1. Fire Hazards; 2. NewbiesSocial Grade: 1. Ambush; 2. IsolateRecipients of the Most Valuable Player

awards were: President’s Grade; Woody Flyers’ Joel Wiapo

for his ability to combine well with other team-members and for his consistent and great hard hitting at the net.

C Grade; Smashed ‘Em Bro’s Tu Dauniva-vana for all round great play. Tu was told he has had a fantastic term with great serving and consistent setting, blocking and hitting.

Mixed Grade; The A-Team’s Georgia Walker for great serving, setting and supporting her team.

Social Grade; Motley Crew’s Rick Alderli-este for consistent all round great play and a particularly good karate kick hit.

The Fair Play Team of the Week was awarded to Social Grade’s The Newbies.

Players now take a four-week break and the winter season commences on June 20.

Teams are reminded to register for the new season prior to Friday June 14.

Phone Nicky on 572 9488 or Alvyn on 578 1264 for further details.

Smashed ‘Em Bro smashes through

Pigeon Club race results

Marlborough Harriers Club retained the interclub Brooklyn Shield for the eleventh consecu-tive year last Saturday.Twenty five members lined up in the competi-tion at Taylor Dam, along with visiting Waimea athletes Craig Harford, Fran Kerse, Maren Harford and Heather Eades. Unfortunately Nelson again had

nobody take up the challenge.Of the 12 grades, contested

Marlborough won nine and Waimea three.

Marlborough also won the Brooklyn Trophy awarded for the Senior Men’s team competi-tion and the teams competition Charlie Sturrock Cup for Boys 12 and under.

Waimea, however, deservedly won Don Pederson Cup for the top Senior Womens team. In a closely fought race, Waimea’s Fran Kerse took line honours from local runner Kiri Johnson. Fran’s Waimea team-mate Maren Harford finished third and se-cured the silverware last won by the visitors in 2008.

Shield again stays

Maren Harford of Waimea led these Marlborough Harriers through the water jump during the Brooklyn shield interclub competion held last saturday. Left to right Hunter Bendall (boys under 12) russell Lundon (senior men) Peter Mann (senior men) all from Marlborough, following in Maren's wake. Photo provided.

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