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Story and photo by Cathie BellTui birds could become common in Seddon because of the efforts of a

community team growing native plants in the Awatere township.Land alongside the railway station and state highway has been planted,

and a walkway and seating area installed, making an attractive area for the community to share.

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Tui to town planters in Seddon, from left to right, Philli Heard, Charmaine Hammond, Trevor Johns, and Graeme McCutcheon.

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Continued from page 1Group spokeswoman Philli

Heard says the project was high profile and has brought the community together.

“When you’re working here, people stop in buses and cars. They love the project.”

She says the plantings will extend over time to a corridor running throughout Seddon and potentially along the whole rail corridor.

“This is just the start.”Group member Trevor Johns

said the group had received so much help from the com-munity.

“We don’t have to go to peo-ple, they’re coming to us.”

The planting fits in with

the Marlborough District Council’s Tui to Town pro-gramme, which promotes restoring natural habitats in South Marlborough.

The project was set up in 2008 with a focus on the Wairau Plain area near Blenheim and it was extended to include south Marlborough around the town-ships of Seddon and Ward.

Council tui to town manager Nicky Eade says tui have been seen in the Awatere, with sightings right out at Cape Campbell. Those sightings are unusual as it’s so far away from any forest vegetation, she says.

“The Tui to Town project also helps fund larger plantings and it was great to be able to sup-

port the community planting on private land right in the heart of Seddon by the railway line– this will look great in a few years’ time and be a real

asset to the town as well as providing some habitat and food for tui and other native birds.”

Seddon plants for tui

A tui mural on the side of a container housing equipment for the tui to town plantings in Seddon, painted by a French visitor.

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By Cathie BellMarlborough woman Eliza-

beth Bell has played a key role in ridding two English Channel islands of rats.

Last weekend, St Agnes and Gugh in the Isles of Scilly have been declared officially rat-free after passing a thorough month-long inspection two years after the last signs of rat activity were spotted.

This is said to be the world’s largest community-led project to restore seabird populations by removal of rats.

Elizabeth, from island res-toration specialists Wildlife Management International, co-ordinated the work of more than 30 local volunteers and

conservationists from the Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery

Project to rid their islands of the non-native rats that were killing seabirds.

The work began two years ago with a six-month opera-tion to mapping rat activity on the island, before an intensive programme of baiting and poi-soning for a month in the winter.

Baiting started on 8 November 2013 and by the end of the month, the last evidence of rats was observed.

Monitoring and community projects continued, but no fur-ther rat activity was detected.

A followup survey this year found no signs of rats, and St Agnes and Gugh now meet the international criteria to be declared rat-free.

Since the removal of the rats, both Manx shearwaters and storm petrels successfully breeding on the islands for the first time in living memory, with over 40 chicks being recorded on the islands in the past two years.

Brown rats arrived on the islands in the 18th century after several shipwrecks.

The rats fed on burrow-nesting seabirds that lived on the is-lands, including European storm petrels and Manx shearwaters.

These birds nest mostly on St Agnes and Gugh.

Elizabeth is now working on a similar project in the remote Hebridean Shiant Islands, in the north of Scotland.

‘Pied piper’ gets rid of rats

Elizabeth Bell, a Blenheim woman, works for Wildlife Management International eradicating rats from islands.

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Wellington full, try PictonThe popularity of the Edinburgh Tattoo shows in Wellington this weekend is driving tourism officials to recommend visitors not in Wellington for the show go to Picton instead.Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency chief executive Chris Whelan says Wellington is very busy and I-Site staff are advising people who can juggle their itineraries to look around the top of the South and come back to Wellington afterwards.The most popular show Wellington has ever put on, Chris says 81,000 Tattoo tickets have been sold, with half coming from outside the region to attend.“Half of Blenheim is coming to Wellington…People are staying all over the region, including at the Copthorne Hotel in Masterton.”Masterton is an hour and a half’s drive from Wellington.

Business meetingThe Blenheim Business Association is holding its first Special General Meeting next week to adopt a constitution and elect an executive committee. The meeting is at 5.30pm on Thursday at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

By Cathie BellThe Marlborough Chamber of

Commerce is looking for a new general manager, after Hamish Macfarlane has moved to take up a new business advisor role with the chamber.

Chamber president Nikki de Reeper says the chamber has in-creased funding from the Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency to set up a new full time Regional Business Partner Advi-sor position.

That role works with businesses to support them to grow, Capabil-ity Development vouchers to

qualifying businesses to co-fund costs of accessing management capability building services, ap-ply for research and development

Getting Started Grants, and refer them to Callaghan Innovation for research grants.

Nikki says the chamber are “quite chuffed” about the new funding and role.

She says they hope to have the new general manager in place by the end of March.

There has already been about 12 applications for the job in the week it has been advertised, she says.

“It’s quite nice to have some stuff come through already.”

The new business advisor role had not been advertised, because

the application process for the funding required the name of the person who would be doing the work, Nikki says.

Some of the role had been done by Hamish in his general manager role already, she says.

“Because we didn’t know if we were going to win it, we put Hamish’s name in.

“He’s been doing that work already, so he has the experience.”

The chamber general manager job is listed on Trade Me Jobs – listing # 1031480745.

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By Cathie BellA burst of heavy rainfall caused surface flood-

ing and closed roads in Marlborough.The rain hit the district on Wednesday even-

ing, with about 115 mm falling in the Waihopai Valley and 15mm in Blenheim according to the MetService.

Marlborough Roads journey manager Steve Murrin says the rainfall is a record in the top of the Waihopai Valley, and that is where most of the problems were.

“The Sounds where we normally get storm damage have fared pretty well this time.”

Steve says a section of the road has been

destroyed in the lead up to the Maori Ford Bridge on Waihopai Valley Rd.

Repair work on the road will not be able to be done until the water drops, he says.

Two sections of road had also been dam-aged near the end of Avon Valley Rd, in the Waihopai Valley, and rocks were burying several fords on Rainbow Rd, between Hanmer Springs and St Arnaud.

There was surface flooding west of the Wye Bridge on State Highway 63.

While more rain was forecast for today, it looked like it would be light and the wind should dry things out, Steve says.

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Wine exports celebratedMPs joined with industry representa-tives to celebrate wine export success this week.The wine industry hosted an event at Parliament yesterday to celebrate a record $1.5 billion export achievement last year.Kaikoura MP Stuar t Smith says with around 150 wineries here in Marlborough, we have a major stake in the wine industry’s success.This growth is set to continue thanks to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Stuart says.“The TPP will eliminate tariffs in 11 countries that account for 60 percent of New Zealand’s overall wine exports. This will save growers around $10 million per year. TPP will be overwhelmingly positive for Marlborough in supporting more trade and investment, as well as more jobs and higher incomes.”

By Cathie BellBusiness Trust Marlborough has won

a contract through the Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency to provide mentoring services.

Trust manager Sue Avery says in that role, she will manage the team of about 20 men-tors in Blenheim and six who travel over from Nelson to carry out three mentoring programmes:

• Asix-monthprogrammeforstart-upbusinesses which have yet to starting run-ning;

• A12-monthgeneralmentoringpro-gramme for businesses in operation; and

• Anew12-monthprogrammeforcom-munity groups or non-profit organisations.

Sue says the trust has had a 45 per cent increase in businesses applying for mentors last year, and another 45 per cent increase in the first quarter of this financial year.

“There is a real need for it in the com-

munity.”The trust is looking for more people to be

business mentors, she says. Sue said that as well as the Nelson

agency’s contract, the trust had been supported really well by the Marlborough District Council, the Rata Foundation, and Employment Support Marlborough, as well as by local businesses.

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Former Cook Strait ferry Ara-hura is nearly completely taken apart at the Alang scrapyard, according to supplied photos.

The photos, from Kent Gar-nons-Williams and Noel Nielsen, show what is left of the ferry in pieces on the beach at the Indian scrap yard.

A contact in Mumbai sent the photos to Kent, a retired Interislander chief engineer who was a consultant with Noel to the Indian crew during Arahura’s delivery voyage to India.

Arahura was a roll-on roll-off ferrybuiltin1983forthethen-New Zealand Railways Corpora-

tion. She entered service across Cook Strait between Wellington

andPictoninlate1983andwasretired from the Interislander

fleetinJuly2015.In1986,Arahurahelpedrescue

passengers from the sinking Russian cruise liner Mikhail Lermontov off Port Gore.

In2014,shemadeher50,000thCook Strait crossing.

When the ship retired from service in July last year, it had completed more than 52,000 crossingsand13millionkmwith4 million passengers carried.

On3October2015, renamed‘Ahura’ and with her Interis-lander livery on the hull painted out, she departed Wellington, bound for the Alang scrap yard in India.

Arahura scrapped in India

Story and photo by Celeste Alexander

Keeping a small business suc-cessful is no small feat as local electrician David Galeano knows very well.

David and his partner Katarina Igriniova are celebrating their first year in business and are thrilled to say their company is doing very well.

The one thing they do want to say is a big thank you to all their clients.

“Thank you for your support over the past year. You have given us the opportunity to be involved in the industrial, commercial and residential sectors and for that we are grateful.

“We look forward to meeting new clients and supporting our current clients into the future,” David says.

David, a Columbian born electri-cal engineer with more than 15years experience has worked on two large scale commercial and industrial projects recently, and continues to do work for a number of his regular clients.

“It’s pleasing to be involved in ongoing projects with my clients. To see my company start from zero and build up to where it is now is very exciting. I look forward to its continued growth,” he says.

All tools and electrical products used by Galeano Electrical are of a high quality. Recently David has purchased a PAT420 Portable Ap-pliance tester, fully testing portable electrical equipment to the latest Code of Practice for the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment(AZ/NZS3760).

As an accredited member of Safe Site, Refrigerant Licence NZ, and Master Electricians you can be sure all work is carried out to a high standard.

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Katarina Igriniova and David Galeano of Galeano Electrical in their Blenheim office. The couple are celebrating one year of being in business.

Skin ClinicIf you are concerned about a mole or a change in your skin, call into the Cancer Society’s Skin Awareness Clinic for advice from local doctors

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The former Cook Strait ferry Arahura in pieces on the beach at the Alang scrapyard in India.


Mr Wilson says the first target is to tackle the rat, stoat and weasel numbers at Victoria Domain and the Snout. Three different types of traps will be laid – each of them designed to avoid larger animals. The team of volunteers who have joined Picton Dawn Chorus will check the traps regularly. Pest control will then extend to the Wedge, the hills surrounding Picton and to residential gardens.Councillor Oddie says the group has set an ambitious target but wildlife experts say it’s achievable and the

work is going to be a great support to the protection of the Kaipupu Point Wildlife sanctuary.The group has received a community grant of $1,750 from the Council which, matched by two donations, will meet the cost of the traps.Picton Dawn Chorus is looking for more volunteers to check trap lines and wants to hear from home owners who will place traps in their gardens.Contact James Wilson: 021 945 589 or email [email protected]

Aiming to make Picton-Waikawa pest-freeNotification of MeetingsMarch 2016The Marlborough District Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following meetings:1 Regional Transport Committee Friday, 11 March 2016 at 11.00 am 2 Community & Finance Tuesday, 15 March 2016 at 9.00 am3 Regional Planning & Development Thursday, 17 March 2016 at 9.00 amThe above-listed meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim. The times and dates may be subject to alteration and confirmation thereof prior to the meetings is advised by contacting Nicole Chauval, Committee Secretary, Ph: 03 520 7400.

Closure of car park at Queen Street BlenheimNotice is given that the Queen Street, Blenheim car park (adjacent to Liz Davidson Place) will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic except motorcycles on Saturday 27 February 2016 from 6.00 am until 12.00 noon for the purposes of a motorcycle road safety breakfast event.Any enquiries should be addressed to Robyn Blackburn, Marlborough District Council, Ph: 03 520 7400.

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

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Positive ageing - Seniors Expo 2016The Seniors Expo is like a mini trades fair – showcasing the activities and services for older people that are available in our Marlborough community.Interested in leisure or social opportunities? Government assistance or legal advice? Health services and

support? Drop in to the Expo and discover what our community can provide to older residents. Seniors Expo 2016: Wednesday 16 March 2016, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street, BlenheimAdmission is free

If you catch the Blenheim Bus into town (remember it’s free to Gold Card holders) there will be a free shuttle between the Countdown bus stop and the Expo venue Stadium 2000 – running in conjunction with the Blenheim Bus timetable.

The 5.7 earthquake that rattled Marlborough last week and then the weekend’s big jolt in Christchurch should remind everyone that we should always be prepared for a big one. If Marlborough is hit by a really big quake, perhaps accompanied by a tsunami, essential services are likely to be cut and travel and communications severely hampered. Rescue teams may not be able to reach everyone immediately.

Everyone should be prepared to look after themselves and their neighbours for the first few days. Outlying communities in particular must be ready to stand alone until help arrives.Council and Civil Defence Emergency Management encourage all communities to have a plan. Join, or set up, a Neighbourhood Support group. Planning should include vulnerable members of your neighbourhood or district. Businesses should have emergency

and business continuity plans in place. Consider the risks and make preparations to manage them.Communities with established Neighbourhood Support Networks tend to respond, and recover, the fastest. For more information about Neighbourhood Support Networks contact Gary Spence at Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management, Ph: 03 520 7490.

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The feedback about the new look of the Blenheim CBD has been universally positive; people love the look of the new planter boxes and the temporary use made of the vacant sites.The improvements are the result of a partnership between Council and the business community. The Blenheim Business Association and the Council contracted landscape architect Tusha Midgley

to design the look and layout of the planters and the two temporary ‘gap filler’ sites in Wynen Street. Council’s Reserves and Amenities manager Rosie Bartlett says there has been an unbelievable amount of positive feedback; emails, phone calls and comments full of praise for the new look.The activity park will have an astro-turf surface and a container

full of sports equipment for children to use - somewhere for kids to play when their parents come into town. The flowering baskets are already in place at the other site which has an arts theme – seat, sculpture and an art wall is planned. The improvements have been funded from the $2M that the Council last year allocated to upgrade the CBD.

Great feedback on Blenheim’s CBD

Picton councillor David Oddie (right) with James Wilson (centre), the chairman of community conservation group Picton Dawn Chorus, and Stephen Hildreth, who has designed the traps to be used in the quest to rid Picton and Waikawa from pests.

Second-Hand Sunday is coming backSunday 6 March is another free opportunity for the community to dispose of unwanted goods.Here’s how it worksRegister your address if you have goods to give away. Registered properties will be listed on the Council website advertisement for Second-Hand Sunday.On Sunday 6 March, put a Second-Hand Sunday sign (grey leaflet from Council)

on your letterbox so people know you have items to give away. Put the items together in a neat pile, either at your letterbox or next to your driveway.At 1.00 pm remove the sign and pack up any items not taken. It’s your responsibility to remove anything left behind. If you leave it outside your property boundary then you are in breach of the dumping rubbish bylaw.

RememberTake items only from properties advertised and where the Second-Hand Sunday sign is displayed.Don’t arrive before 10.00 am or after 1.00 pm.Don’t enter the property; items should be at the front gate.If you have uncollected goods you can take them to the Re-use Shop or Transfer Station.

To registerCall Council on 03 520 7400 before 1.00 pm on Friday 4 March, by email: [email protected] or via the website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/Recycling-Resource-Recovery/Second-Hand-Sunday

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


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Why not?Why shouldn’t the council provide more bins for our dog poo? The council provide bins for all other rubbish. And they will not just be for poo but will help keep the river side clean of all rubbish. Going by your theory everyone should take all their rubbish home. We welcome your texts on

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For giving and sharing your beautiful garden, flowers and produce, not to mention baking and providing support love and care to many neighbour’s, often younger than yourselves.How truly inspiring it is to have you as part of our community.Unsung Heros!Big Thank you.

Generous couple at Alabama Road

Their propertyOkay so they took away the trees. Big deal! Get real people, put up a sunshade if it’s that annoying but really look at the number of carparks all round the country with no shade. Stop complaining! It’s not like you are parking there all day!

Thanks VaughanBig thank you to Vaughan from roadside assist. He helped out with several tyre punctures on State Highway 1 on Sunday after Z nails were either accidentally or deliberately dropped on the road.

The two schools Referring to ‘COMBINED COLLEGE’ l agree with you. Why can’t they just keep the two schools going - maybe have the 3rd, 4th, 5th formers at one school and the 6th, 7th upwards at the other school. The schools have all the facilities, teachers, books, ground etc there. The students have the use of Stadium 2000, netball courts, football, hockey grounds all there. WHY change it. Maybe re-tar seal the netball courts now ready for the winter. As for carparking - the kids have it made. The town centre is NOT the place for school kids.

Waterfight-teen commentApologies for the rude comment from one of the volunteers from Marlborough Youth Trust. We plan to hold training for our volunteers to ensure things like this do not happen in the future. The cans and donations are always greatly received and appreciated by MYT and whom-ever we are donating to for that event so thank you for your donation. Please feel free to contact me during the event or after if you ever have any concerns regard-ing our events and I will sort it immediately.Deedee

What about a nosy neighbour?This neighbour knows everything that hap-pens before it happens. This neighbour rings landlords, Police, MDC.Well the neighbour forgot to ring the SPCA, on oneself, after abusing an animal in front of a child.This person waters her garden in the pouring rain.What happened to saving water?Thank God I don’t live next door. We are looking at you. So you keep looking down on us.

Hey PictonHave you ever thought of trying the ferry terminal cafe.The first time we went there we were treated like an old friend Great food. Great people. Wouldn’t go anywhere else in Picton now.A hidden gem!

To the person that said the trees gave welcome shade to shoppers and it was a mistake to take it away regardless of what it was doing to the tarmac, don’t you realize that you don’t get a say. Just like someone else doesn’t get a say on what tree you cut down on your property (provided it’s not a protected tree). So I guess you would happily foot the bill to have the tarmac redone every time the roots from the tree uplifted the tarmac? No? Well then back to my point... find something else to whine about.

To the people complaining about dog poo rubbish bins, I’m sure your rates don’t pay for the poo bags or bins as the $82 that I pay for my dog rego must cover these services.

No ATMHow is it that a small town of Renwick can have two lotto shops but not a ATM machine?

What’s onWhy don’t you get off your phone and read the paper properly, page 10 Friday Sun all you need to know about what’s on.Great paper Sun enjoy your publications

Dangerous cyclists Enough is enough with them riding side by side down Waikawa so they can have a chat to each other.Do you realize tourists freak out coming onto on-coming traffic. Trucks have to move over, cars are parked all along there.I have my beautiful daughter in the car while you chat creating havoc around you .. we have to go by law to share the road WHAT ABOUT YOU!

How long?How long are the Airforce going to have security on the parade ground side of their grounds. With the amount of money spent on security being there they could have built a security fence four times. Disgusting use of tax payers’ money. At least get their own looking after the entrance!

Humble pieGoing to be a great job when finished up Eltham Road. Sorry I took “The Mickey” before end results. I am having “Humble Pie” for tea.Nice nets at softball park

Not sure why they are there. Is it to keep the balls out of the creek or stop the kids from falling in.The good news is that there is no good news.Hope the MDC have it all set up next season .

Pointless questions from random retail assistantsRe: sick of make your concerns direct to com-pany concerned. All workers have policies and procedures they have to comply with.For all we know you may be a mystery shopper employed by said company.Ever thought how exhausting it is for the worker!Live a little!

Why can’t they build on Girls’ College & Bohally sports fields, relocate Bohally to Boys’ College?Safe buildings, then pull down old buildings on all three sites to create sportsgrounds.

Substandard mealLast night we dined at a cafe in Picton. Invited by visiting overseas friends we were exposed to the worst meal ever.It was embarrassing to be served a substandard meal in a shoddy manner when attempting to showcase our province to overseas friends.......

Poor EnglishIn today’s Wed Sun p 15 under car prang was some poor reporting. A car he was driving cannot lose control, only the driver has control and can lose it. This is an example of poor use of English creep-ing into all forms of media reporting.

Wow! What a Eureka opportunity available. Hilltop restaurant, employment. Mountain and downhill racing bike tracks, all year round - world class and luge possibility to rival anything in the country. Come on Marlborough the potential is right in front of you almost gifted opportunity at the tourism gateway of the mainland. Ready for next year, easily achieved with a tiny bit of support, but will we?

Thank youTo the very thoughtful suck-truck supervisor (last Thursday at Murphys/Cherrywood cor-ner) who turned the truck noise down while I walked past with my two babies in their pram.And then walked beside us in your high-vis on the road until we could get back on the footpath.It was very considerate of you to notice I had a pram and that the loud noise of the truck would be quite scary to little ears.I hope there are more supervisors like you around - you’re awesome!

Mt GondolaFunding the venture is so simple. A $5 tourism surcharge/visa for every person arriving-ferry or boat in this great island. When one project is finished then funds sent directly to the next. No fees, no commissions, for the people directly. Imagine the possibilities and people could actually experience what they have

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Story and photo by Cathie BellAll going well, Girvan Dick and the other

children attending the Awatere Early Learn-ing Centre will have a big new sandpit to play in soon.

The sandpit is to be built with the proceeds of an auction of donated goods to be held on March 12, and centre manager Stacey Gerritsen says she is blown away by how generous the Marlborough community has been already.

Donations range from $1000 of bathroom products from Edward Gibbon Plumbing, half a tonne of seed from Osgrow, two nights of accommodation at Mistletoe Bay Eco Village, $400 of grocery vouchers from the Seddon

Super Value, a painting of Molesworth, $1000 from H.Blackwells Contracting, claybird shooting for six at Wildmount, and two pairs of framed underpants signed by former All Black Dan Carter.

“So many organisations out there have been really supportive.”

Stacey’s plan for the sandpit is to have a “huge” decked area with the sandpit in it, a concrete Mt Tappie, and ultimately a bilge pump for the children to pump water into the sandpit “if we raise enough money”.

“We might as well dream big.”The auction is to be held at 7.30pm on March

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Girvan Dick stands in the Awatere Early Childhood Centre sandpit with playmates from left to right Amiri Doonan, Angus Wilson, and Lyuta Kumasaka.

By Celeste AlexanderA deadline has been set for

entries into the 2016 Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards, hosted by the Marlborough Art Society.

This is an annual event competi-tion and exhibition that attracts artists from all over the country who submit pieces of art over a range of mediums.

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Of the final selection winners

will be chosen and announced at the awards presentation on April 30.

Major sponsors of these awards, Peters Doig Chartered Account-ants make a considerable donation toward the major prize.

Company directors Anton James and Tim McKendry are thrilled to be associated with the awards and proud supporters, and will feature alongside Marlborough Art So-ciety president Peter Davison in next week’s Sun.

Entry forms are downloadable at: www.marlboroughartsociety.com or by emailing [email protected]

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Peters Doig Accountants directors Anton James and Tim McKendry with last year’s art awards winner Gemma Baldick. File photo.

By Cathie BellHiphop dance classes offered

by Street Dance Federation are to be opened up to younger children and adults.

Sisters Rebekah and Charlotte Codlin say they have been oper-ating for about a year, teaching people from 12 years-old up, but because of the demand, they are opening their classes up to children from five years-old and to adults.

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big response, particularly in the five to eight year-old age group.

“We’ve been really busy try-ing to keep up with that. It’s encouraging.”

Street Dance Federation have performed at the Sweet Az music festival, dancing with Tiki Taane, the Black Seeds, and Trinity Roots. They have also been in music videos.

Classes start again from Mon-day for the regular classes, and from February 26 for the classes for younger children and adults.

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2016 SUPER RUGBY DRAWBlues v Highlanders / AucklandKICK OFF: Fri 26 February 7:35pm

Cheetahs v Jaguares / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sat 27 February 6:00am

Crusaders v Chiefs / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Sun 27 February 7:35pm

Brumbies v Hurricanes / CanberraKICK OFF: Fri 26 February 9:40pm

Sunwolves v Lions / TokyoKICK OFF: Sat 27 February 5:15pm

Waratahs v Reds / SydneyKICK OFF: Sun 27 February 9:40pm

Force v Rebels / PerthKICK OFF: Sun 27 February 11:50pm

Kings v Sharks / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Mon 28 February 2:00am

Stormers v Bulls / Cape TownKICK OFF: Mon 28 February 4:05am

Crusaders v Blues / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Fri 4 March 7:35pm

Brumbies v Waratahs / CanberraKICK OFF: Fri 4 March 9:40pm

Chiefs v Lions / HamiltonKICK OFF: Sat 5 March 5:15pm

Highlanders v Hurricanes / DunedinKICK OFF: Sat 5 March 7:35pm

Reds v Force / Brisbane KICK OFF: Sat 5 March 9:40pm

Blues v Rebels / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sun 6 March 2:00am

Cheetahs v Stormers / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sun 6 March 4:05am

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Blues v Hurricanes / AucklandKICK OFF: Fri 11 March 7:35pm

Force v Brumbies / PerthKICK OFF: Sat 12 March 12:05pm

Highlanders v Lions / DunedinKICK OFF: Sat 12 March 7:35pm

Rebels v Reds / MelbourneKICK OFF: Sat 12 March 9:40pm

Sunwolves v Cheetahs / SingaporeKICK OFF: Sat 12 March 11:50pm

Kings v Chiefs / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Sun 13 March 2:00am

Stormers v Sharks / Cape TownKICK OFF: Sun 13 March 4:05am

Hurricanes v Force / Palmerston NorthKICK OFF: Fri 18 March 7:35pm

Waratahs v Highlanders / SydneyKICK OFF: Fri 18 March 9:40pm

Bulls v Sharks / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sat 19 March 6:00am

Sunwolves v Rebels / TokyoKICK OFF: Sat 19 March 5:15pm

Crusaders v Kings / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Sun 19 March 7:35pm

Reds v Blues / BrisbaneKICK OFF: Sun 19 March 9:40pm

Lions v Cheetahs / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Mon 20 March 4:05am

Stormers v Brumbies / Cape TownKICK OFF: Mon 20 March 6:10am

Jaguares v Chiefs / TBAKICK OFF: Mon 20 March 6:10am

Hurricanes v Kings / WellingtonKICK OFF: Fri 25 March 7:35pm

Chiefs v Force / HamiltonKICK OFF: Sat 26 March 7:35pm

Rebels v Highlanders / MelbourneKICK OFF: Sat 26 March 9:40pm

Sunwolves v Bulls / SingaporeKICK OFF: Sat 26 March 11:50pm

Cheetahs v Brumbies / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sun 27 March 2:00am

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Highlanders v Force / DunedinKICK OFF: Fri 1 April 7:35pm

Lions v Crusaders / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sat 2 April 6:00am

Blues v Jaguares / AlbanyKICK OFF: Sat 2 April 7:35pm

Brumbies v Chiefs / CanberraKICK OFF: Sat 2 April 9:40pm

Kings v Sunwolves / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Sun 3 April 3:05am

Bulls v Cheetahs / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sun 3 April 5:10am

Waratahs v Rebels / SydneyKICK OFF: Sun 3 April 6:05pm

Chiefs v Blues / HamiltonKICK OFF: Fri 8 April 7:35pm

Force v Crusaders / PerthKICK OFF: Fri 8 April 11:00pm

Stormers v Sunwolves / Cape TownKICK OFF: Sat 9 April 5:00am

Hurricanes v Jaguares / WellingtonKICK OFF: Sat 9 April 7:35pm

Reds v Highlanders / BrisbaneKICK OFF: Sat 9 April 9:40pm

Sharks v Lions / DurbanKICK OFF: Mon 10 April 3:05am

Crusaders v Jaguares / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Fri 15 April 7:35pmRebels v Hurricanes / MelbourneKICK OFF: Fri 15 April 9:40pmCheetahs v Sunwolves / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sat 16 April 5:00amBlues v Sharks / AucklandKICK OFF: Sat 16 April 7:35pmWaratahs v Brumbies / SydneyKICK OFF: Sat 16 April 9:40pmBulls v Reds / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sun 17 April 3:05amLions v Stormers / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sun 17 April 5:10am

Highlanders v Sharks / DunedinKICK OFF: Fri 22 April 7:35pmRebels v Cheetahs / MelbourneKICK OFF: Fri 22 April 9:40pmSunwolves v Jaguares / TokyoKICK OFF: Sat 23 April 5:15pmHurricanes v Chiefs / WellingtonKICK OFF: Sat 23 April 7:35pmForce v Waratahs / PerthKICK OFF: Sat 23 April 9:40pmStormers v Reds / Cape TownKICK OFF: Sun 24 April 1:00amKings v Lions / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Sun 24 April 3:05amBrumbies v Crusaders / CanberraKICK OFF: Sun 24 April 6:05pm

Chiefs v Sharks / New PlymouthKICK OFF: Fri 29 April 7:35pmForce v Bulls / PerthKICK OFF: Fri 29 April 11:05pmHighlanders v Brumbies / InvercargillKICK OFF: Sat 30 April 5:15pmBlues v Rebels / AucklandKICK OFF: Sat 30 April 7:35pmReds v Cheetahs / BrisbaneKICK OFF: Sat 30 April 9:40pmLions v Hurricanes / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sun 1 May 3:05am

Crusaders v Reds / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Fri 6 May 7:35pmBrumbies v Bulls / CanberraKICK OFF: Fri 6 May 9:40pmSunwolves v Force / TokyoKICK OFF: Sat 7 May 5:15pmChiefs v Highlanders / HamiltonKICK OFF: Sat 7 May 7:35pmWaratahs v Cheetahs / SydneyKICK OFF: Sat 7 May 9:40pmSharks v Hurricanes / DurbanKICK OFF: Sun 8 May 1:00amKings v Blues / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Sun 8 May 3:05am

Highlanders v Crusaders / DunedinKICK OFF: Fri 13 May 7:35pmRebels v Brumbies / MelbourneKICK OFF: Fri 13 May 9:40pmHurricanes v Reds / WellingtonKICK OFF: Sat 14 May 7:35pmWaratahs v Bulls / SydneyKICK OFF: Sat 14 May 9:40pmSunwolves v Stormers / SingaporeKICK OFF: Sat 14 May 11:45pmCheetahs v Kings / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sun 15 May 3:05amLions v Blues / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sun 15 May 5:10amJaguares v Sharks / TBAKICK OFF: Sun 15 May 5:10am

Stormers v Waratahs / Cape TownKICK OFF: Sun 1 May 5:10amJaguares v Kings / TBAKICK OFF: Sun 1 May 5:10am

Crusaders v Waratahs / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Fri 20 May 7:35pmReds v Sunwolves / BrisbaneKICK OFF: Sat 21 May 5:05pmChiefs v Rebels / HamiltonKICK OFF: Sat 21 May 7:35pmForce v Blues / PerthKICK OFF: Sat 21 May 9:40pmLions v Jaguares / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sun 22 May 1:00amSharks v Kings / DurbanKICK OFF: Sun 22 May 3:05amBulls v Stormers / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sun 22 May 5:10am

Hurricanes v Highlanders / WellingtonKICK OFF: Fri 27 May 7:35pmWaratahs v Chiefs / SydneyKICK OFF: Fri 27 May 9:40pmKings v Jaguares / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Sat 28 May 5:00amBlues v Crusaders / AucklandKICK OFF: Sat 28 May 7:35pmBrumbies v Sunwolves / CanberraKICK OFF: Sun 28 May 9:40pmStormers v Cheetahs / Cape TownKICK OFF: Sun 29 May 1:00amBulls v Lions / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sun 29 May 3:05amRebels v Force / MelbourneKICK OFF: Sun 29 May 6:05pm

Chiefs v Crusaders / FijiKICK OFF: Fri 1 July 7:35pmBrumbies v Reds / CanberraKICK OFF: Fri 1 July 9:40pmSunwolves v Waratahs / TokyoKICK OFF: Sat 2 July 5:15pmHurricanes v Blues / WellingtonKICK OFF: Sat 2 July 7:35pmRebels v Stormers / MelbourneKICK OFF: Sat 2 July 9:40pmCheetahs v Force / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sun 3 July 1:00amKings v Highlanders / Port ElizabethKICK OFF: Sun 3 July 3:05amLions v Sharks / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sun 3 July 5:10amJaguares v Bulls / TBAKICK OFF: Sun 3 July 5:10am

Blues v Brumbies / AucklandKICK OFF: Fri 8 July 7:35pmReds v Chiefs / BrisbaneKICK OFF: Fri 8 July 9:40pmLions v Kings / JohannesburgKICK OFF: Sat 9 July 5:00amCrusaders v Rebels / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Sat 9 July 7:35pmWaratahs v Hurricanes / SydneyKICK OFF: Sat 9 July 9:40pmForce v Stormers / PerthKICK OFF: Sat 9 July 11:45pmBulls v Sunwolves / PretoriaKICK OFF: Sun 10 July 3:05amSharks v Cheetahs / DurbanKICK OFF: Sun 10 July 5:10amJaguares v Highlanders / TBAKICK OFF: Sun 10 July 5:10am

Blues v Waratahs / AucklandKICK OFF: Fri 15 July 7:35pmReds v Rebels / BrisbaneKICK OFF: Fri 15 July 9:40pmSharks v Sunwolves / DurbanKICK OFF: Sat 16 July 5:00amCrusaders v Hurricanes / ChristchurchKICK OFF: Sat 16 July 5:15pm

Brumbies v Force / CanberraKICK OFF: Sat 16 July 9:40pmStormers v Kings / Cape TownKICK OFF: Sun 17 July 3:05amCheetahs v Bulls / BloemfonteinKICK OFF: Sun 17 July 5:10amJaguares v Lions / TBAKICK OFF: Sun 17 July 5:10am

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Friday 19WW1 Community SacrificePop up Museum Exhibititon. 67 Market Street. 10am-2pm.

Selling the Dream The Art of Early New Zealand Tourism. Mil-lienium Art Gallery. 7 Feb-20 March.

The Omaka MazeOmaka Maize Maze, 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, Blenheim Fri 5pm - 8pm, Sat 10am - 8pm, Sun 10am - 6pm. www.omakamaze.co.nz

Blenheim Roller Skating Club Back to School Disco. From 6-8pm at the skating rink on Stephenson Street. $2 per skater with own skates, or $5 to hire a pair of the club’s skates. Sausage sizzle, refresh-ments and goodies for purchase.

Interislander Optimist ChallengeQueen Charlotte Yacht Club Shelley Beach, Picton. Come and watch the largest centre board sailing regatta in the South Island. Friday–Sunday, 10am.

Marlborough Junior Volleyball League All Students: years 5-8. Entries made at school during weeks 2 & 3. Games played Stadium 2000, Fridays between 4pm-6pm. Cost: $35 per player. Contact: Nicky Ph. 572 9488 or 022 1200573.

Heart Foundation Appeal Month.Fundraising for the Heart Foundation, Cru-saders v Hurricanes Rugby game at Lans-downe Park. Volunteers will be collecting donations at the entry points of the park. Special Thanks to the Tasman Rugby Union and the Crusaders Franshise.

Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am - 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 activ-ity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868.

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

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

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

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

Saturday 20WW1 Community SacrificePop up Museum Exhibition. 67 Market Street. 10am-2pm.

ELF Super Saloon Series and Grass KartsJoin us for our ELF Super Series and Grass Karts. Fun for the whole family. 6pm.

Sport Tasman Muddy BuddyHavelock Estuary, Mahakipawa Rd, Have-lock. The ultimate mud adventure run. It’s all good fun in the mud and even better when you can get your buddy muddier than you! Register online at Sport Tasman. 12pm–4pm

Open Day to learn about Tsunami Hazards Mariners Mall, Picton. The open days are an opportunity for people to learn about tsu-nami hazards. Admission free. 10am-2pm.

Gala DayRenwick Anglican Parish. 54 High Street, Renwick. Something for everyone. Admission free. 10am-3pm.

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

Blenheim Rotary Charity AuctionRaising funds for Barnados. Tickets avail-able from The Clubs of Marlborough, Co-operative Bank, NZ Post Shop, Kiwi Bank and Rotary Car boot sale.

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

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

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

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

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 Thom-as Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

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

Sunday 21Scooter Safety Training Do you ride a motor scooter? Want to blatt around the Kart Track dodging cones and practise braking in a hurry at no cost? Con-tact Robyn Blackburn at Council to book. Ph 520 7400.

More FM Marlborough Beach DayHead out to Whites Bay for the More FM Marlborough Beach Day. A great day of family fun. Sand Castle Competition will run from 10.30am till 12.45pm, then the Beach Dig will kick off at 1pm. 10:30am-2pm.

Summer Concert SeriesWhites Bay. Fantastic entertainment and children’s activities including bouncy cas-tles, pony rides and face painting. Live mu-sic. 11am-1pm.

Country Music In The ParkPollard Park, Parker Street. The Blenheim Country Music Club will be presenting an afternoon of Country Music suitable for all ages. 2pm-5pm.

10k Taylor River Reserve Sunset Charity Run/WalkJoin us on a sponsored walk/run along the Taylor River and help raise money to support the work of the Cancer Society Marlborough. Taylor River Reserve, Monro Street, Blenheim. 6.30-8.30pm

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

Blenheim Roller Skating ClubSunday public session. 1pm-3pm. At the Blenheim Skating Rink, Stephenson Street, Blenheim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Up & ComingFriday 26th, 27th, 28th FebruaryFamily Fishing Competition. $7000+ worth of prizes to be won. Entry forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club, 92 High Street, Renwick. Entries close 9pm, 26th February. Ph 5728597.

Saturday 27th FebruaryBikers Brekkie. Liz Davidson Place, Starts 10am Free ‘Bikers Brekkie’ with coffee, music, giveaways and biker ‘stuff’ to check out. Any-one who rides a motorbike or motor scooter can come along and enjoy. For more informa-tion contact Robyn Blackburn at Council on 520 7400.

Yealands Yak. Yealands Estate, Seaview road, Seddon, Blenheim. Grab your walking or run-ning shoes and take on The Yealands’ YAK All Women’s Great Vineyard Estate Race. 7am–6pm. Entry is limited to just 200 all women teams – so get your favourite 2 -8 Yakkers to-gether and register now.

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They are all great but the next one is always going to be the best.

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Hunting Aotearoa.

Q What would you change about the world?

Just one of the standards, lower pollution and de-crease waste.

Q What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My hammer.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

My wife and children with-out kids fighting haha but If he was alive Jimi Hendrix.

Q What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

I play the saxophone.

Q What’s next on your wishlist?

Pretty standard - I would love to own a boat but no rush.

Can’t beat a good roast with the family.

My wife and children.

The best thing in your life right now?

Dust off classic cars for show

Story and photos by Celeste AlexanderMarlborough classic car enthusiasts have

some great models tucked away in their sheds, all we need is for them to bring them out and show them off, local man Pat Pascoe says.

Pat founded Blenheim’s Hospice Classic Vehicle Display and is currently gearing up for the fifth event which is set for March 13.

Although there are a strong number of followers who enter each year, Pat is calling for more people to enter.

“Every year we have 50 or so new vehicles that feature but it would be great to see even more.

“Marlborough has a lot of classic car enthusiasts and many of them may still have their cars tucked away in their sheds...it would be great to see them at the display,” he says.

The cost of entering a vehicle is only $5.One special display new this year will be

focused on Ford Mustangs.“We have four of the new release models at

this stage as well as a number of others, but anyone in the community who has an older

Mustang and would like it to feature in our special display, we want to hear from you,” Pat says.

There will also be world champion jet boats, motorcycles and new attractions - classic boats and harvesters.

“It’s an opportunity to get up close to these and have a real good look.”

A great day out for the whole family, the Hospice Classic Vehicle Display will have food and drink available for purchase, and is only a gold coin donation to enter.

Money raised from the event goes to Hos-pice Marlborough.

“Over the past four years we have raised over $20,000 and with the community’s continued support we hope this event will be another success,” Pat says.

The Hospice Classic Vehicle Display is held at the Waterlea Racecourse.

People displaying vehicles can arrive from 9:30am and the gates open to the public at 11am.

For more info or to enter in your vehicle contact Pat on 027 442 1786.

ABOVE: Pat Pascoe pictured with his Mark II Jaguar. Pat founded Blenheim’s Hospice Vehicle Display five years ago.LEFT: This Austin A30 Countryman is very rare but the public will have the chance to see it at the Hospice Vehicle Display on March 13.

Marlborough Boys’ College prefects received their badges at assembly on Monday.Back: Adam Baker, Tim Ryan, Jacob Anderson, George Young, Hadley Buckley, Jack Lankshear.Middle: Taran Jennison, Jack Rainbird, Reuben Hill, Nick Stanton, Nathan Buckley, Elliot Hunt, Mark Makin.Front: Quinn Harrison-Jones, Samiuela Moli, Ma’ara Ave (Head Boy), Theo Martin-Babin (deputy Head),James Croker.

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The really interesting thing about classic vehicles is the people who own them.

Reporter Celeste Alexander visited local man Jamie Broadbridge to talk about his BMW R71 750 motorcycle, and also learned he had a German World War II Military collection and a couple of ‘prized’ classic cars in a state of restoration.

Jamie is originally from Hamilton and worked in dairy farming most of his life in the Waikato.

He relocated to Blenheim 10 years ago and started working for ANZCO Marlborough as a night yardman, a much different role but one he really enjoys.

“My father and sister live in Blenheim and I would always come here for holidays to have a break and get away from it all. It’s a great place to live and I enjoy my job, I couldn’t think of doing anything else.”

He says from a young age he was fascinated with German WWII and later went on to start his collection of uniforms and weapons, some original and some reproduced.

“I don’t know what triggered it, the interest was always there. I have been collecting for around 12 years.”

One item he had on his wish list was the BMW R71 750. He found one in Te Aroha and had it shipped to Blenheim.

It was in almost a perfect state for Jamie’s taste, but one major change he made was the paint colour.

“It was exactly how I wanted it, except the colour. It was PLA Green so I changed it to the black grey German military colour that was standard for the war,” he says.

He explains the R71 model was made

in Germany from 1938-40, before it was superseded by the next model, the R75.

“At that time the Germans had an agree-ment with the Russians who were in need of a military motorcycle, so they ended up with all the casts and dies to make them. The Russians stamped them out for years until they acquired the new model R75.

“The Russians no longer needed the old casts and dies so hand them to the Chinese as they needed bikes for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), and away they went making them from the 50’s to late 60’s. Interestingly the Chinese made them in the same factory as their Nanchang aircraft and called them Chang Jaing 750,” he says.

Jamie, who is a member of Nelson’s Army Group Centre at Higgins Park, now uses the motorcycle for reenactment static displays.

“We have around five members in Blenheim and we work in closely with the Delta Reenactment group to support each other at events.”

The most recent was the Omaka Flying Day where he wore his military uniform and displayed the R71 to the public.

“It’s always interesting, people come up and want to know about the bike’s history,” he says.

Also in the shed Jamie has what he calls his ‘dream car’, a 1974 Pontiac Firebird which is slowly being restored.

He is changing the nose to a 1973 nose cone and doing the backend to a ‘73 look’.

There’s also a 1979 Silver Jubilee Bon-neville which is being rebuilt after a shed fire.

Car restoration runs hot in Jamie’s blood. In his early 20s he restored a Mark III

Cortina Apache Coupe which had a 3L Zodiac V6 engine.

“I had restored it and done all the engine work myself. It was real pretty once I was finished but I sold it in the end.

“I took it out for a drive one day and was crashed into. I lost heart for it after that,” he says.

For now Jamie is focusing on his Pontiac restoration, riding his R71 and featuring in airshows and military battle reenactments.

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Shed treasures

ABOVE: Jamie Broadbridge with his BMW R71 750 motorcycle.RIGHT: Jamie at a recent airshow at Omaka, dressed in full military attire.

Jaime’s love for military history

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situations vacant

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Rai Valley A & P Show

Saturday 5 March 2016 www.raivalleyshow.co.nzSchedule available from

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Awatere Valley, MarlboroughIf you have expericne in the above, we have a postion on our Awatere Valley Vineyard for you.•ExperienceinTractor&Machineryoperationsanddesiretoworkwithmodernwellmaintainedmachinery(forexampleKLIMA).•Haveasoundunderstandingofagrichemicalapplicationandsafeoperatingprocedures.•Keyresponsibilitiesinclude:pestandweedcontrol,soilmanagement,recordkeeping.Daytodayviticulturalpracticessuchaspruning,irrigationandplantmanagement.Machineryandvineyardrepairs&maintenance.•Budgetandcostcentreresponsibility.•EssentialcurrentGrowsafe,approvedhandlercertificate&fullD/L.•Supervise&trainviticulturecasual/contractgangsinpeaktimes.•Havesoundinterpersonalandcommunicationskillsaswellascompetentwithspreadsheetandothercomputerapplications•Developmentofsmallon-sitewineryunderwaythatwillneedanoperationalassistantwinemaker.Workingcloselywithconsultantwinemaker.

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IF YOU:Enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for caring for the elderly we

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Blenheim Salvation Army

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

all welcome

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HEAT PUMP/AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLER/TECHNICIAN

We are looking for an experienced, eager & energetic person to join our friendly team. This is a full time, permanent position. Please apply if you think you have the following requirements:

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Please reply in writing (including CV) to:-Ian Molloy Mint Air Ltd PO Box 12 Spring Creek 7244Ph 03 570-2298 or 027-486-6005 or email [email protected]

Applications close 26 February 2016

Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Kahurangi Blenheim

Kaiako Vacancy

We are looking for a Kaiako to join us and to be part of our whanau in our established Kōhanga Reo. The person we are looking for must have these following attributes,

Fluent in Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga. Passionate about working with tamariki aged

from 0-5 yrs. Competent Team Leader for kaimahi & whānau Be energetic, motivated and able to work as part of

a team or independently when required. Can think on your feet. Excellent communication skills. Excellent planning and organisation skills. Excellent time management skills.

To apply or for more information contact Kim Ruri

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Email : [email protected] Closing date for this position : FEBRUARY 19th 2016. 24th February 2016

Harvester and Tractor Operators for

2016 Grape HarvestValley Harvesting operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the

Marlborough District.We are currently seeking experienced harvester and tractor operators. You will

need a minimum of a Class 1 driver’s licence to operate a tractor and Class 1 with “W”

endorsement to operate a harvester.We anticipate work will run from mid March

to mid April. Preference will be given to applicants with prior vintage experience.

Operators must be available to work extended hours and weekends.

Contact Nick SowmanPh/text 027 321 7137

Email: [email protected]

WINE BARRELS Half barrel $50. Whole barrel $100. Free Blenheim delivery 021779180.

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OPEN HOME 9B Francis Street, 2 Bed-room townhouse, Sun-day February 21 at 3-3.30pm.

property for sale

MONDAY NIGHT Fitness 6pm - 7pm (no child care) at Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre, Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Road. Phone 578 4851 or 0275784851.www.blenheimindoor-sports.co.nz.

public notice

FLAXBOURNE A & P SHOW SUNDAY 27 MARCH (Easter Sun-day) Schedules now available, Entries close 26 February. FREE T R A D E & C R A F T SITES AVAILABLE. Bernadette Gilmore Ph 5777174.

N E W C O M M E R -CIAL Gallery opening in Mid-April seeks art-ist, Contact Charlene 0212542489 or Peter 0211201717.

PIANO TUITION and theory, all ages, all levels, Picton area 5737733.

public notice

TEN PIN Bowling. Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

VINEYARD CONTRACTOR requires houses for staff- April to October. References available. Please reply with details to: Staff Accommodation PO Box 905, Blenheim 7240.

wanted

PIAN O AC C O R -DION for senior Citi-zen wanted.Smallish size, 48-72 Base.Gwen 0274397891

WANTED TO RENT Sleepout / Caravan / Shed - Long term, Ph 0210363409

work wanted

Register for job alerts/view full details on

jobs @ www.nmdhb.govt.nz

BLENHEIM

Team LeaderPhysical Disability Support ServicesPermanent, full time position working 80 hours a fortnight - 1.0FTE.Closing date: Sunday, 28 February 2016. Ref: W16/015.

Support WorkerPhysical Disability Support ServicesPermanent, part time position with no fixed hours.Closing date: Sunday, 28 February 2016. Ref: W16/014.

Online applications, CV and cover letters are required before your application can be processed.Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: 03 546 1274 or email [email protected]

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situations vacant

Public NoticeSection 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Meredyth-Young Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Blenheim for renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 70 High Street, Renwick, Marlborough District and known as Renwick SupervalueThe general nature of the business conducted under the license is supermarket/grocery. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the license are Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Marlborough District Licensing Committee at the Council Offices, Seymour Street, Blenheim.

Any person who is entitled to object and whowishes to object to the grant of the applicationmay, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240.This is the second publication of this notice.The first publication of this notice was made on 12/02/16.

situations vacant

www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz

Full time front of housewanted

We require a full time front of houseperson to work in our busy business.Duty Managers License and previous

work history in the industry is preferred.

We require an experienced person to join our very successful kitchen team.This is a full time, year-round position.

No phone enquiriesE: [email protected]

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Call Debbie Webster today in confidence 021 797 454

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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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CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor February 2, 2005

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church notice

Nativity Anglican Church76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our servicesThursday - 10am Eucharist Service

Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service10am - Family Service7pm - Evening Service

CHURCH SERVICES10:00am Every Sunday

4 Alana PlaceWitherlea Shopping Centre

All Welcome

JESUS IS THE ANSWER

St. Christopher’sAnglican Family. Redwood Village

92 Weld Street, RedwoodtownSunday Services

9.00am: Holy Communion10.30am: All age worshipWednesday Service

10am: CommunionEnquiries Phone 578 0139The Blue Door Inc

Applications for GrantsThe Blue Door is an incorporated Society which has limited funds to distribute to not for profit organisations in the Marlborough District.These funds are generated from profits of the Blue Door.Application forms are available from the Blue Door at 46 Seymour Street or by visiting: www.thebluedoor.nz

Applications Close 2pm March 12th 2016

Lighthouse FeLLowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All wel-come. 5785030.

SATURDAY 9:00AM - 1:00 PM wYNEN STREET CARPARK, BlENhEiM wEAThER DEPENDANT - FREE PARKiNG

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ARTISANMARKET www.marlboroughartisanmarket.co.nz

• Hot FooD • CoFFee • Pottery • Jewellery • wooDwork • MusiC • salMon/CHeeses/PiCkles • Fruit/Veg

• CraFts • giFts • PreserVes

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CHARLES: Lewys John (9lb 14oz) February 7, 2016

HANTZ: Amelia-Rose (9lb 11oz) February 10, 2016

McDONALD: Lachlan James (2.86kgs) February 11, 2016

PHARAZYN: LucasJanuary 28, 2016

RENDLE: Oliver Gregory (10lb 1oz) January 30, 2016

WILLIAMS: John Maitland (8lb 13oz) February 8, 2016

MURRAY, Walter Norman, beloved hus-band of Jenny, father of Alan, Gay, and Phil, grandfather of Shaun, Daniel and Jonathan and great-grandfather of Taylor, Ethan and Isaac. Passed peacefully on February 10. Thanks to the staff of Waterlea Rest Home.

public notice

Lee stReet, sign out, 9.30am. Ladies clothes, new makeup, toys & household items.

TARRANT, Elsie Myra (Ana): Born August 13 1936, died Tuesday February 16 2016. Come to celebrate with family and friends a life filled with dignity, grace and love. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service will be held at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11.30am Saturday February 20, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email [email protected] or phone 577 7868.

BOLTON, Irene Lorna (nee Boyd): February 14, 2016.

COENRADI, Jacob Johannes (John): February 15, 2016.

DOWER, Dawn Patricia: February 14, 2016.

JURGENSEN, Barbara: February 3, 2016.

RAE, Ramon Lacey: February 10, 2016.

ROWE, Betty: February 15, 2016.

SMITH, Freda Mary: February 9, 2016.

THOMPSON, Kahu Kathleen (Tuppy): February 14, 2016.

Renwick, BRydon stReet, x2 1950’s Parker Knoll chairs, chairs, bike, books, all sorts. Saturday 9am.

SunThe 15Friday February 19, 2016sport

Bye-bye belligerent ‘Baz’ sports talk

Brendon McCullum will go down as a better captain than he was a batsman.

As the man known as ‘Baz’ finishes up his 14 year career next week in the second and final test against Australia at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, it’s apparent we have seen one of the most internation-ally respected players across three formats of the modern game.

His 302 against India, two years ago was sublime, his crash and bash approach to opening during the World Cup last year was one of the main reasons the Black Caps made the final, but that brilliance has been surrounded by frustrat-ing 30s and 40s cut too short.

However, his captaincy has been revolutionary.

His aggressive field placing and bowling changes has taken the

art of wicket taking back into the spotlight.

To his credit, McCullum has always valued taking a wicket at the expense of giving away the odd boundary.

It’s good sense if you have the bowlers who can get break-throughs and with quick bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee he has two reliable opening bowlers which few New Zealand captains have had before him.

He has made the most of the weapons in his arsenal and when you’re the captain of New Zea-land, you’ll always have to take risks as a captain to make up for the occasional lack of world class players.

McCullum has also led from the front in the field.

Despite his bad back which

forced him to give up wicket keeping, he’s been the first one to dive on the boundary rope to prevent a run.

Forever polarising, McCullum did what few others have last year during the World Cup - he united New Zealand behind the cricket team.

The whole country believed they could win the World Cup.

His captaincy and the 302 against India is his legacy.

The Kane Williamson captaincy era will probably be more con-servative but he will have learnt a lot from McCullum’s theories on the game.

To his credit, the outgoing cap-tain has left New Zealand Cricket in a much healthier place than when he arrived and that’s always important.

With ...Jacob Page

inbriefSport

Rugby fever todayThe much anticipated Super Rugby pre-season match between the Hurricanes and Crusaders will kick off today at Lansdowne Park.Gates open at 2pm and the match will be played at 4:30pm. The Crusaders Knights and Hurricanes Development team will play the curtain raiser at 2:30pm.HeartHelp Blenheim Support Group will be fundraising for the Heart Foundation and will be at the entry points of the park. Tickets can be purchased at the Blenheim or Picton i-Sites, or through TicketDirect

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The Blenheim Roller Skating Club is holding a ‘public session’ this Sunday at the skating rink on Stephenson Street. The event goes from 1pm - 3pm and for those wanting to hire skates the cost is $5.

Last weekend’s Queen Charlotte Yacht Club open day was a great success, organisers say.

Club spokeswoman Christel Hopkins says the open day started out with light winds and plenty of sunshine.

“This year’s graduated Learn to Sailors were out on the water in force to get their coaching.

We had to split the sessions to make sure all youngsters had a turn. In the meantime more experienced young sailors rigged up the two Omega’s QCYC.

These two yachts are on loan from Yachting NZ and are suitable for all levels of sailing.

“It didn’t take long and kids and adults alike went for a sail on the Omegas under guidance of club youth sailors Seren Adams, Nick Gardiner and Alistair Gifford.

At the same time other club members as young as seven years old were taking out kids in an Optimist.

“The more adventurous or the ones that knew port from starboard jumped in an Optimist themselves after receiving some tips and happily tried to make the boat sail where they wanted it to go.

“There were QCYC kids on kay-aks to provide coaching or QCYC support vessels were out in the bay to lend a hand.

“It was awesome to see so many happy faces on the water.”

Christel said support from sailing clubs across NZ is essential to de-liver the Yachting NZ – Have a go … Sailing programme to everyone.

“This was certainly an awesome day for it, and well worth repeat-ing.”

Yachting Open Day a success

Lots of activity at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club open day.

Renwick ARms countRy club

Friday Febraury 26th, Saturday Feb 27th and Sunday Feb 28th

$7000+ worth of prizes to be wonEntries cost members $20.00.

Non Members $25.00Junior under 12 - $5.00 (all juniors get a prize)

Entry Forms available at outlets displaying posters or at Renwick Arms Country Club

92 High Street, Renwick.For enquiries phone Club 03 572 8597

or Manager 0275 788 292

Entries close 9.00pm Thursday 25th Feb

Family

Netball to move to LansdowneBy Cathie Bell

Marlborough Netball could move to a new sports hub at Lansdowne Park by next year’s season.

Marlborough Netball has advised the Marlborough District Council that a survey of the clubs and schools is 86 per cent in favour of the move, with an 83 per cent response rate.

More than a million dollars is budgeted to move the

sport in 2021-22, but now the funding for it will be considered as part of this year’s Annual Plan.

Council’s Assets and Services Committee chairman Terry Sloan says with Marlborough Netball making the decision to move, Council won’t have to spend large sums trying to upgrade the deteriorating netball courts at Horton Park.

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Voyage Plan

Essential Equipment

The Skipper is in charge of the boat Check the weather forecast and tides before leaving. Never overload the boat Ensure each passenger has a correctly fitted and ap proved life-jacket. Check the boat, engine and equipment before leaving. Know the rules: see section on Rules of the Road. Guard against fire. Avoid consuming alcohol when boating - don’t drink and drive Carry spare fuel, anchor, bailer, torch and warm gear. Tell someone where you are going, and when you’ll return Take two means of communication:- VHF, flares, EPIRB, cellphone (in a plastic bag) Brief passengers on the location and use of all safety equipment. Respect other water users. Do not anchor or fish in shipping routes, or near a marked power cable. Give way to all commercial vessels over 500 gross ton.

Life-jackets Anchor First aid kit Navigation equipment Bailing system (bucket/bilge pump) Fire extinguisher Rope Torch

Spare fuel Warm clothing Alternative power Knife Boat hook Communication equipment/radio/ distress flares

Before you go on the water you should leave a voyage plan with a VHF radio station or a reliable friend or relative. They can contact Coastguard and the police if your do not return as planned. The plan should include the following information: Your name and address Who is with you; Your intended trip and the stops you plan to make, including when you expect to return; And a description of your boat and the safety gear you have on board.Don’t forget to let the VHF radio station or person you left your voyage with know when you arrive home safely. Just by letting others know your voyage plans, you greatly increase your chances of help arriving quickly when something goes wrong. The information you leave behind will be vital in the event of a search and rescue emergency.

Keeping a GoodLook-out

The best general purpose life-jacket for everyday use has a buoyant collar which will keep your head out of the water, even if your are unconscious.Small children’s life-jackets should be fitted with a crotch strap to prevent the wearer from slipping out the bottom.There are approved life-jackets for all types of boating activ-ities and it is essential that the correct type is used. See you boating retailer for the most suitable option.Only use life-jackets which are in good condition. Exposure to sunlight can cause the colour to fade, making it more difficult to spot in the sea, and can cause the material to weaken very quickly. The most important thing is to have a life-jacket that fits you correctly and is suitable for your boating activity.

You must carry a life-jacket or buoy-ancy aid for each person on board.It is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure that life-jackets are worn in situation such as in rough water, dangerous sea conditions and during an emergency. It is strongly recom-mended that you wear a life-jacket at all times when boating.

Boating Education

The Coastguard Boating Education Service provides a variety of courses throughout the country for all levels of knowledge and ability. The Day Skipper and Boatmaster courses are two of the core courses offered.

The Day Skipper (15hrs) is an introductory course for all members of the family and crew, including those new to boating, and provides essential boating knowledge and safety.

The Boatmaster (30 hrs) is a comprehensive course for boaties with some exiting knowledge and experience.

Both courses apply to a range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats. The Day Skipper also applies to jet skis, sea kayaks and waka.For more information including venues and dates visit www.cbes.org.nz or call 0800 40 80 90.

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDSSafer Boating

Every person in charge of any type of vessel underway is required to keep a proper look-out at all times.This really means that you must concentrate on what is going on around you on all sides, not just in front of you.Note: When travelling at 20 knots you are covering a dis-tance of about 10 metres per second!

Ensure that you can communicate with somebody ashore.We recommend a VHF as the best option.

All accidents must be reported to the HARBOUR MASTERPH: (03) 520 7400 [email protected]

www.marlborough.govt.nz

19 February Blenheim Sun

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