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Community asked for thoughts on health direction in Top of the South

Associate Chief Medical Officer David Bond“We’ve got to make sure departments and services work together...”

NMDHB Chairperson Jenny Black“These solutions come with a price tag.”

NMDHB CEO Chris Fleming“The public will play a vital role in shap-ing the future of both hospitals.”

By Adam PoulopoulosThe Nelson Marlborough District Health Board has

invited the public to have their say on the future of both Wairau and Nelson Hospitals.

The independently-prepared Top of the South review was discussed in front of about 300 people at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Wednesday night.

The report was prepared after last year's Save Our Ser-vices meeting, which was held to oppose cuts to surgical facilities at Wairau Hospital.

The report restated the NMDHB's commitment to the 'one service, two sites' model, where the hospitals work more closely together to provide integrated services.

It also states around-the-clock acute and elective services will be provided at both hospitals, but not the same at both locations.

A review into patient and staff transport between the two hospitals is ongoing, and appointments have been made at Wairau Hospital to improve clinical governance.

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Second engineer Colin Mars-den (pictured) is retiring after 33 years with Interislander.

He joined Aranui and Ara-moana as a Junior Engineer in 1981 and made rapid progress and by 1983 held the position of fifth engineer.

He has also served on Aratika, Arahanga, Arahura and Aratere.

In his long career Colin said he’s been lucky to miss all the major upsets that have occurred.

“I wasn’t around when the Mikhail Lermontov sank in the Marlborough Sounds or when Aratika grounded on Arapawa Island .

“Nor was I on duty when a plane hit the power lines in Tory Channel or when the Arahura did a 51 degree roll in heavy seas

as she approached Wellington Harbour. I missed some by just hours each time so I guess lady luck was on my side,” he said.

Colin did, however, get in-volved in several blackouts on Aratere and a fire on Arahura.

“All these incidents were han-dled well and it’s been great to be part of such a professional team,” he said.

Colin finished his final days as First Engineer on Aratere during her dry docking in Singapore.

“It was a rather exotic way to finish and I’ll miss the camara-derie and fellowship of the old teams, but now I’ve retired I seem to have twice the time to do half as much and that’s just great,” he said.

Colin thanked by Interislander management

Interislander General Manager Thomas Davis said Colin had made a huge contribution to the Interislander ferry operation over his 33 years of service, and thanked him for all that he had done.

“He spent many years honing his craft on iconic ships such as the Aramoana and Aranui, before moving to the newest vessel in the fleet, the Aratere.

“What’s important about Colin is that he made this transition seamlessly.

“He is an exceptionally good technician. He is a hands-on

engineer, as capable of monitor-ing engineering equipment as he is diagnosing problems and knowing how to fix them. So his contribution to the Interislander ferries’ performance is not to be underestimated.

“Colin was a very well-respect-ed member of the engineering team. They spend as much as half their working lives on board as part of close-knit groups. Colin’s positive nature and gen-tle sense of humour meant he was a huge asset. He made new recruits welcome and was a strong and encouraging mentor to them.

“Colin should be very proud of what he achieved. We shall all miss him and wish him all the very best for his retirement.”

Interislander engineer retires

Marlborough Roads sen-ior assets manager Wayne Oldfield said he was “disap-pointed” at the lack of care taken by motorists driving onto closed roads following last week’s rainstorm.

The statement came after several drivers ignored the ‘road closed’ signs put down as streets flooded.

One motorist drove past a road sign at the Jackson’s

Road Ford and abandoned their vehicle after it became stuck in floodwater.

Mr Oldfield said common sense needed to be shown.

“The signs are there for public safety, and we expect people to obey them.

“If you drive into flooded water it can get quite serious.”

He said roads often remained closed even after surface water had been pumped out.

“Even if the water is shallow, like in the ford, you don’t know what damage has been done to the surface of the road.”

He said there was a chance road workers were behind the signs and out of view, so driving through could also endanger them.

Check the Marlborough District Council website for updated road closures.

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Yesterday’s earthquake, measur-ing 4.4 on the Richter Scale, was centred 45 kilometres south-east of Seddon.

The earthquake struck at 11:04am yesterday, and was felt as far away as Wellington.

There were no reports of damage.

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Continued from page 1The NMDHB has prioritised staying within

their $420million yearly budget, which covers all hospital and public health services.

The board have said they will look for extra funding to help the coffers.

NMDHB chairperson Jenny Black said the solutions the report had come to were not perfect money-wise.

“We asked for a financially neutral solution, but in hindsight that’s a little naive.

“These solutions come with a price tag.” She said the board would refer to other areas

in the country in similar situations, such as

the Bay of Plenty, to come up with their own solutions.

NMDHB chief executive Chris Fleming acknowledged they had not been living within their means, and said improving hospital systems would take time.

“Will it be sorted by Christmas? Of course not. Will it be sorted by the Christmas after? Of course not.

“It’s a long journey and we have to show we are making those incremental improvements.”

He said the public would play a vital role in shaping the future of both hospitals.

“We’ve got a lot of challenges in all services,

and it’s about keeping everything in balance and challenging each other about the invest-ment.

“We need a change of culture to be one health service, and I hope these communities will come along on this journey with me.”

Associate chief medical officer David Bond echoed Mr Fleming’s sentiments.

“The hard work starts now. We’ve got to make sure departments and services work together, and that’s not going to happen overnight.”

If you would like to join the conversation email [email protected]

NMDHB’s call following public meetingFUNDRAISING DINNER

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TRAIN VS TRUCKEmergency services were called

to Lagoon Road in Picton just after 1am Tuesday morning following a collision between a train and a truck. Although low impact, the truck was shunted several metres along the track.

The female truck driver, in her early 30’s was treated at the scene by St John. She sustained no in-juries.

By Adam Poulopoulos Public health services could be on the

move from Wairau Hospital, with the old Number One Shoes building a possible new home.

The council-owned building, on the cor-ner of Charles and Queen Streets, is one of a number of alternatives being considered for a possible central health hub.

Tentative PHO negotiations had begun with council, but a number of other un-named sites were also being considered.

Marlborough Primary Health Organisa-tion chairman David Taylor said PHO facilites would "almost certainly be moving."

"The intent to be in the centre of town is strong for us.

"We have to get the right premises for us though. We won't move for the sake of moving."

Mr Taylor said some public health and clinical facilities were also looking to move.

He said serious negotiations with other parties were likely to begin next month, and they had targeted a move by the end of the year.

Primary Health on the move - CBD considered

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board chief executive Chris Fleming said he wanted to make the services more accessible.

"I'm a strong advocate for taking services that don't need to be at the hospital and putting them into a community setting.

"The trend about the country is to drive primary community services closer together."

He said logistical issues around car parking and other factors needed to be walked through before any final commitments were made.

The old Number One Shoes building on the corner of Queen and Arthur Streets is a possible new home for public health services.

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Business after 5 Next month's Business After 5 function will

be held on Wednesday, July 9 at 5:30pm. Bread of Life, at 14B Stephenson Street,

will host the event.For more information, contact the

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

By Adam Poulopoulos A former Marlborough repre-

sentative hockey player has come back to his roots, starting a new cafe at the Stephenson Street turf.

Damian Oehlrich opened the cafe, Munch, in the clubroom kitchen on Saturday.

Mr Oehlrich works full-time as a chef at Gibb's on Godfrey, but the cafe is his own business venture.

The cafe sells hot food, smoothies, other cold drinks and a special which changes each day.

Mr Oehlrich asked the Hockey Association if he could lease the empty kitchen space two months ago.

He said he thought having another food option to compliment the Hockey Association's fundraiser sausage sizzles was important.

"I played loads of hockey growing up, and I know when you're watch-ing it can get pretty cold sometimes.

"I thought it'd be nice to have something else hot on those cold days."

New cafe opens at turf

DaviD Cunliffe speaks Labour leader David Cunliffe will be

in Blenheim on Monday to speak at a Marlborough Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

The event goes from noon-1:30pm at the Mondrians Restaurant, at the Scenic Hotel.

To RSVP, contact the Marlborough Cham-ber of Commerce.

Later in the day there is an invitation for anyone who would like to chat with David at Essence cafe from 3:30pm.

CommuniCation seminar A function centred on helping teach about

effective communication in the workplace will be held next month.

The event will be held on Tuesday, July 1, beginning at 1pm at NMIT.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim business is up for

sale, as the owners look to move on after five years at the helm.

Bella Vista Motel, on Charles Street, was bought by John and Wendy Gray after they moved to Blenheim from Dunedin.

John said he was looking for-ward to tending to the couple’s acre of land on Battys Road.

“We own another house here, and I’ve got some old cars.

“The idea was originally to stay for three or four years, then retire.

“The motel’s open for 16 hours a day, and one of us has to be here during that time.”

He said the Sounds had been what attracted the couple to Blenheim in the first place, and he was interested in exploring them a bit more.

“We’d always intended to retire in Wanaka or Clyde, but we came up here and went on a fast ferry ride through the sounds.

“It was perfectly calm and sunny both ways, and the water was like glass.

“It was absolutely idyllic.” John said the 18-room mo-

tel’s clientele was varied, from corporates to free independent travellers to Kiwi holidaymak-

ers.It is one of 27 Bella Vista

motels in the country. John said Bella Vista’s “uni-

formity” appealed to guests. “It’s like the McDonald’s of

the motel industry. You know exactly what you’re going to get.

“It’s clean, affordable, and consistent, and turns a very healthy profit.”

He said there had been interest

in the property, including from local parties.

The marketing agent for the Bella Vista Motel is Grant Bax-ter from Bayleys Marlborough.

Blenheim motel on the market

By Adam PoulopoulosA Havelock-based businessman believes

his new cafe will appeal to Marlborough’s growing ethnic diversity.

Jeremy Harris took over the lease of the Blenheim Railway Station earlier in the month with partner Leanne Banno.

They hope to open the cafe in September, after completing a routine consent process and refitting the inside of the building.

Mr Harris and Ms Banno own two res-taurants in Auckland, but are unsure what they are going to call the Blenheim cafe.

Mr Harris said plans for the cafe had been in the pipeline for a while.

“We started to talk at Christmas, and we

were going to go ahead a bit earlier, but then we set up in Auckland and didn’t want to get stretched.”

He hoped the cafe would display a variety

of local products to cater for visitors to the town.

“We hope other small businesses around Marlborough will see this as an opportu-nity to promote themselves.

He said Blenheim had become more culturally diverse in the last two years, and the cafe would aim to take advantage.

“A couple of years ago you didn’t see the variety of meat cuts and other food in the supermarket that we do now.

“We feel Blenheim’s been well-promoted by the wine industry, and there are a lot of tourists coming through, but there’s not really a hub in the city attracting people to stop.”

Bella vista motel owners John and Wendy Gray.

Railway station building leased

Jeremy Harris at the Blenheim railway station.


COUNCIL NEWS

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Phone: 03 520 7400Fax: 03 520 7496Email: [email protected]

Positive Ageing - Where to get informationThe Marlborough District Council has a representative on the local Positive Ageing Accord, a grouping of organisations and agencies that consider the concerns and needs of older people living in our community. There are many bodies that offer free advice to older people about accessing the support and services they need including: • The Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board: a team

of professionals deal with all the health-related issues that affect older people and can direct you to available services.

• Age Concern Marlborough: can answer questions about a broad range of issues, supply pamphlets, or direct you to the appropriate place for further information. Ph 03 579 3457

• Grey Power Marlborough: an advocacy organisation working on the welfare and well-being issues facing the 50+ age group. Ph 03 578 4950

• Citizens Advice Bureau: a free service where many questions can be answered or directions given to the information or advice being sought. Ph 03 578 4272.

TrustPower Community Awards 2014For voluntary organisationsTrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live.The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District.Nominations are now open under the following categories:• Heritage & Environment • Health & Wellbeing • Arts & Culture • Sport & Leisure • Educational & Child Youth Development Nomination forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section.For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Ph: 520 7400.Closing date for nominations is 15 August 2014.

Doing up downtownAlmost 60 people took the time to make a submission to the Council on the general proposal to enliven the downtown area including the possibility of moving Blenheim’s library closer to the Taylor River.The majority of the submitters liked the idea of trying to rejuvenate the Wynen Street-High Street side of town with more public facilities.A number of submissions called for the Millennium Art Gallery to be included in any new library-information complex.Suggestions were made to include outdoor sitting areas and others like

the idea of a ‘cultural precinct’ with more public artworks.Council has yet to bring forward any formal proposal on the future of the Blenheim Library

Key decisions from the 2014-15 Annual Plan include:

Cycle track at Athletic Park resurfaced - $50,000 – funded from Forestry Reserve“the asphalt surface is coming to the end of its life with only one more summer left in it…”Extension of Rarangi’s walkway-

cycleway - $15,000 – funded from Forestry ReserveA road safety measure between Blue Gum corner and Pipitea Drive for a ‘self-help’ community Picton Maritime Festival Trust - $10,000 – funded from Forestry Reserve“we need to help this good community event with funding and also with future planning…”Sister City relationships - $10,000 – funded by rates“education has been the past focus but we now want a more commercial/business approach..”

New rubbish collection contractor from 1 July 2014From next month you will notice different trucks are collecting the contents of your kerbside recycling bin and your black council rubbish bags.A new contractor has taken over the run and there will be more collectors on the job.That means it’s more important than ever to get your bags and recycling crates out by 7.30 am on your collection day.Collection days won’t change – but, with more vehicles on the road, the time a truck reaches your street may be earlier than it has been in the past. So if you don’t want to take the risk of missing the truck, be sure to have your bags and crates at the kerbside by 7.30 am.

Notices

Dog OwnersIt is time to register your dog.All dogs over the age of 3 months must be registered.Forms for re-registering your dog have been sent to your last known address.Please ensure that all details on your registration form are correct.Online registration services are now available. Dog owners can pay annual dog registration fees, apply to register a new dog, update dog records, advise if a dog has died, or request a replacement tag using Online Dog Services. To access the service, go to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nzPlease note: The payment option online is credit card only (transaction fees apply). Part payments cannot be accepted. Alternatively, dogs can be registered by internet banking and telebanking or in person at the following places:Animal Control Office, 56 Main Street, Blenheim – Ph: 03 520 9033Council’s Blenheim Office, Seymour Square, Blenheim – Ph: 03 520 7400Council’s Picton Office, High Street, Picton – Ph: 03 520 3200It is important to have your registration form with you when registering your dog.

Steam Wharf Track openingTe Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon Restoration Group will be celebrating the opening of the Steam Wharf Track on Sunday 29 June at 2.00 pm. The opening will begin at the Rowing Club end of Steam Wharf Road. The public are invited to walk the track together, then make their way to the Rowing Club for acknowledgements, presentations and afternoon tea at 2.45 pm. If you wish to attend, please let Debbie Balcombe know by phoning her on Ph: 578 8876 or email [email protected] for catering purposes. And – please bring a pen!

Free Road Safety Course for Drivers 65+ yearsMarlborough Road Safety Council is holding a free driver training course - details below: On: Thursday 26 June 2014 At: The Wesley Centre - Henry Street Time: 9.00 am - 12 noon For: Senior drivers and road users Based on: The New Zealand Road Code Please register your interest with Nigel Ph: 03 578 5256

Storms taking a toll Marlborough has had a hammering from the wet weather this season and road and riverbank repairs are running into the millions of dollars.Last week’s rainstorm was not as severe as the Easter storm but inside two months we’ve had two events of a scale that we would generally expect to see only every five to 10 years.There’s a big clean-up and repair job ahead and we ask that people are patient; there’s a large area to get around and it will be months before the whole job can be finished. The timetable will also depend on the weather that’s ahead of us this winter.Picton’s sewerage system was overwhelmed with a deluge that was too heavy for the town’s three pump stations. However, Picton ratepayers have the assurance that the town’s

multi-million dollar sewerage network upgrade is well underway and due for completion by 2019.During the Easter storm, the Waikawa River floodway proved it could cope with rainfall of 22mls- an-hour intensity for nearly four hours. Similarly, the Taylor Dam easily coped with a ‘7-year’ event with plenty of spare capacity. The

dam reduced the flow through Blenheim to about half what it would have been without the dam. However, the floods have caused significant erosion of the river banks upstream of the Burleigh Bridge.Council’s Rivers staff are aware that sections of the walkway along the upper Taylor River will need restoration work where the river has altered course and cut into the banks. Initially, there will be safety tape marking the steep banks and some detours are likely to be required. In some sections, full restoration of the walkway can only occur after the river bank repairs are complete and this could be some months away.However, first priority for our Roads and Rivers teams will be clearing slips, restoring culverts and bridges and securing river banks.

Flood damage Awatere Valley Road.

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PRIORITIESI dont get it.The council is intending to upgrade the skate

park that is used by not even a third of people around blenheim, yet myself and people in my community in seddon dont have clean drinking water. This week after the storm our water is undrinkable and muddy. Its probably safer 2 drink straight from a flooded creek. Maybe they should think their ideas thru. Unless blenheims got clean water!!

EXTRA MILEwell done gail at poswillos pharmacy 4 going extra

mile in findn product information many thanks.

PRESCRIPTION CRIMINALSWat gives some minion workin in a chemist

the rite 2 comment or judge a Drs prescription? Both my mum n bf hav been belittled n made to feel like criminals. Sort yourself Redwoodtown. Lisa

RUDE POLITICIANSWhat a rude woman I met the other day.

She belted on my door (which was open) then proceeded to yell into my house “anyone home”, there were people in the house asleep! She then wanted to know who I vote for, and who my husband voted for. She was loud, rude and obnoxious. Kept pushing for answers, even when I told her I wasnt interested, you won’t be getting my vote Janette Walker!!!

ANTI-CLIMAXSaw this & chuckled - Mortgage, kids, wife,

debts, 50hr work week, can life get any better? Life - what an anti-climax!

SWIMMING POOL POOPERS2 days last week, tues n thur, large pools were

closed 3 times, ‘not the baby pool’ due to people pooping n the water- thnks for the inconven-ience. Responsible parties should pay for this kind of conduct and be banned from the pool.

FATSO LOOKS GOODUnited video. Shame on you. Your main com-

petition shuts up shop and you bump up your prices. Fatso offer is looking more appealing.

SPEED LIMIT TOO HIGHRe Old Renwick Rd.To the Council, please can the 70KM be

reduced to 50Km? Vehicles speed down this rd, accidents waiting to happen. Noise horrific this year during the harvest season. Worst year to date with noise from trucks etc.

RATES RISERates up 3.26%, why the increase when the

we have a subdivision development (Taylor pass rd)? Surely the profit from this subdivision must be subsidising the increased costs of social infrastructure? Not the rate payer!

NO RUNNINGpedestrian crossing should be walked accross

not run accross u might get hit if u run aye cheers father

NO RUNNINGTo the Man Who worx/owns 2.3 or more $$

Shop on Market Street U were Very Rude to me, my friend my mother and the other young lady waiting to be served wile U were talking on the phone! We all were on the verge of walking out da door that is not how you treat customers! U culd of sed ‘I apologize I won’t be a moment’ bt u just kept talking we will NOT be back to UR store if this how U trate good paying customers... Unbelievably Rude

RIP OFF FLIGHTSRe: AirNZ Blenheim to Wellington ..short-

est of their routes but the most excessively expensive fare.. and AirNZ refuses to answer any query...arrogant!

FUNNY?Just got latest labour party propergander

Funny how they are now emulating john key and having a poor deprived hardworking but done good for themselves upbringing

ALLERGY FREE DOGSFox news attests latest reserch proves pet dogs

prevent asthmer and allergies in kids which politician is going to promise to suply and free keep 4 dog in every house

GOOD COPSCheers 2 the b town cops 4 having a open

day gd shit gd 4 the kids 2c behind the doors. Karl an cody

peaceout

A CHILD RIPPED OFFBootfair regular seller. A 5yr old purchased a

sealed boxed game set from you, Sat 14th. So upset to find most parts missing. Have a refund waiting for him next Sat please. Grandad.

WELL DONEPicton village bakery: you are awesome! Your

food is so divine. No wonder you win all those awards. You have a great team too, always cheerful and friendly.

RANGER RASCALSA big thanks goes out to the coach Kerry great

team work what awesome job your doing. Keep it up guys

NO SMOKINGThe hospital and grounds are smoke free. That

means you cannot smoke anywhere including in the carpark or in the gardens. The worst offenders tend to be those using the Emergency department. Don’t be offensive when you are reminded. It is smoke free and if you can’t wait. Go to the roadside off site.

What an excellent letter Corey Hebberd’s was on the budget.

He is quite right. It was smoke and mirrors by Messrs Key and English in spinning a yarn about NZ is “in the black” when the reality is NZ is deeply in the red thanks to six years of borrow and spend.

“North & South” (June issue) article said “Key is touting himself and Bill English as prudent financial managers- all the while ignoring the $27 million a day they have

borrowed on average since taking office.”

When the Key-led government took over six years ago, the govern-ment’s net debt was $10 billion. Now it is $60 billion.

According to Treasury with the Key/English “prudent financial management” for another three years, it will be “$70 billion” in 2016.

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Thanks for the update on Martin Kenny. I was one of the many who made a donation and I was so thrilled to see he and his fam-ily are doing well. Marty - you are a true inspiration and the fact that everytime you are in the Sun Newspaper you have a smile on your face despite all that you are going through. It can only get better for you.

Good luck with your recovery!Margaret

I was amused to see a number of vehicles driving past the ‘flooding’ signs last week. Driving down Nelson Street I observed a vehicle drive straight past the flooded sign without slowing and plough through the water.

But even funnier is when they

get stuck and have to call for help, or you see the car hit a deep spot and the driver’s head pops out the window to access the danger.

Too late idiot!Don’t be stupid and heed the signs!Amused driver

Great to see the Springlands roundabout works beginning.

Motorists have been whinging for ages about the need for them and now they are whinging at the interruption to traffic.

Take another road, leave a bit earlier so you aren’t late for work or better yet... give the hard working guys a thumbs up as you drive past. Not the middle finger!

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By Celeste LodewykGwenda Hodson has made it.After 18 years of research into

the families and history of Ona-malutu, she proudly launched her newly published book at the Renwick Museum on Monday.

‘Onamalutu - A sentimental journey’ was celebrated by a crowd of supporters who eagerly

lined up to receive an autographed copy.

Graham and Cynthia Brooks who also attended the book launch, played an important role in the publication.

Cynthia spent 18 months editing Gwenda’s research and put it into readable form, while Graham did a lot of photo restoration of

old family pictures as well as the cover art.

The book was designed by Cynthia and Graham’s daughter Wendy Russell, and it was printed by local publisher John Penney.

The book was also made pos-sible by grants sought by the museum.

Gwenda Hodson (centre) is pictured with Graham and Cynthia Brooks who played an important part in the publication of her book ‘Onamalutu’ which was launched Monday. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

Friends gather for launch

About 200 hunters are turning up to compete in the Starborough Tavern Shortest Day Pig Hunt this weekend.

The event began at 12am yes-terday and concludes with the weigh-in tomorrow afternoon at 12.30pm till 3.30pm, and prizegiving at 5pm, at the Star-borough Tavern, 23 Goulter Street, Seddon.

Further entertainment tomor-row includes a bouncy castle, food, coffee carts and stalls, with a live band performing from 6pm.

Hunters from as far away as Dunedin and the Kapiti Coast are making their way to the Awatere for the hunt.

Organiser Sara Grigg said she wanted the hunt to appeal to pig hunters and their families.

“We’re trying to make it cost-efficient, and keeping the prizes pig-hunting related as much as possible.

“We’re trying to make it a good

day out for the family without breaking the bank.”

There is over 10k worth of prizes on offer, some which include a 30/30 rifle, customer built alloy dog box, original hunting painting.

The event follows on from last year’s inaugural edition, which

saw 178 people enter and 89 pigs caught.

Ms Grigg said she hoped there would be more people here this year, after a snowstorm stopped many competitors from south of Kaikoura making an appearance last year.

Pig hunt under way

Wairau Hospital’s latest addition, a granite bird bath, was unveiled earlier this week.

The bird bath, which is located in the hospital’s main courtyard, was donated by local funeral director Geoffrey T Sowman.

Geoffrey T Sowman manager Lloyd Bush, who installed the bath

with fellow funeral director Alistair Hebberd, said the company were happy to help with the project.

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The three options for Blenheim’s colleges have been cost-analysed in a Ministry of Education report.

The report shows option two, which retains the status quo, is the cheapest option at $10.8 million.

Option one, to relocate one or both schools, and option three, to have one purpose-built co-ed college, cost similar amounts, at $51.6 mil-lion and $52.6 million respectively.

Marlborough Boys’ College prin-cipal Wayne Hegarty said the options meant different things for

the colleges going forward. “The thing that immediately

struck me when I saw the report is when you look at the three options, they’re not apples for apples.

“Options one and three will provide a modern learning envi-ronment throughout the school or schools, while the status quo means some new buildings.”

Mr Hegarty said choosing to move or build elsewhere would be dependent on sites, location and land availability.

Retaining the status quo means many facilities will be refurbished rather than modernised, with both schools needing work on leaky and earthquake-prone buildings.

Eight Marlborough Girls’ College buildings need to be repaired, and four either repaired or replaced at MBC.

It would take an extra $30.8 mil-lion to modernise facilities while keeping the status quo.

A public meeting facilitated by consultant Janet Kelly will be held

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Marlborough Girls’ College principal Karen Stewart said they wanted parents to get involved, as the decision would shape secondary education in Marlborough for the next 50 years.

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Friday 20 June 2014

Harness Racing - (Day 1) Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc an-nual two day winter race meeting - 11 harness races including Winter Cup prelude. Excellent catering and facilities. 11.30am at the Waterlea Racecourse. Contact: Barry Forbes Ph: 578 8599 Email: [email protected]

Blenheim Dancing Society Annual festival competitions starts at 5pm today through to late Sunday. It includes ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap. Admission fees: Adults - $4 Child $1 and senior citizen $3 at the Marlborough Civic Theatre Ph Gemma Adams 027 392 1190

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, PictonOpen every day from 9am. Great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Sit and Be Fit with SueExercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street. Plenty of parking. $2.00 per session. Ph Sue: 578 0469

Sit and Be Fit with JeanetteFree exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Ph 578 5395.

QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm. Prue: Ph 578 8888.

Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666.

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

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

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

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Saturday 21 June 2014

Shortest Day Pig Hunt Hosted by the Starborough Tavern. Weigh in 12.30 - 3.30pm, prizegiving at 5pm. Entertain-ment includes a bouncy castle, food coffee carts and stalls, with live entertainment from 6pm. All welcome.

Havelock Lions Shortest Day Market 9am - 1pm at Havelock Town Hall sites avail-able $5 Ph Ian 5742558

Top of The South Rock & Roll Club Have a dance 8pm Main Hall, Clubs of Marlborough. Open to everyone and only $5. Rock & Roll music, fun & laughter, bar open. For more details phone Wayne on 021 08194420

Blenheim Gymnastics Championships Stadium 2000 today and tomorrow.

Marlborough’s “Walk in the Park in the Dark”5pm start you’ll need warm clothing, good footwear and a torch. It’s a great event for all ages and we’ll be looking for even more fantastic costumes on the night. Hot drinks, the barbie sizzling, music playing and a whole lot of FUN, see you at Rifle Range Place.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 5782471

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building rela-tionships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835

Pregnancy Yoga9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

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

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

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

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

Kapahaka for Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm. All welcome.

Picton RSAJam session - 2pm

Sun 22 June 2014

Harness Racing - (Day 2) Marlborough Harness Racing Clubs annual two day Winter race meeting - 11 harness races including Winter Cup. Excellent catering and facilities. 11.30am at the Waterlea Racecourse contact: Barry Forbes Ph: 578 8599 Email: [email protected]

Blue Duck Nude Midwinter SwimSt Arnaud - A high altitude event for wildlife and other eccentrics at the west jetty, Kerr Bay, at 1.00. A warm-up bush walk leaves the west jetty at 12.00. The swim will go ahead regardless of the weather. Ph 035786667 or [email protected]

More Fm Midwinter SwimPicton Foreshore. Registrations start at 12 Noon and close at 12:55pm. The swim starts at 1pm sharp followed by the prize-giving. For more information visit events page www.morefm.co.nz or call 03 9843400

Blenheim Masters Swimming Club Are hosting their annual swimming event at Stadium 2000 pool starting at 10am.

Ulysses Ride To South Bay Kaikoura bring your lunch. Meet at Railway Stn (south end) at 9.45am departs at 10am.

Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome

Renwick Anglican Community Church54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850

Marlborough Farmers’ Market9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcas-ing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

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

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

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

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Tramping ClubMary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

Marlborough Guild of WoodworkersBrayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral ClubBook sale today 9am - 4pm. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil col-lection, work room and books. Free admission.

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

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

UP AND COMING EVENTS

Michael Hill Violin WinnerNikki Chool will be playing at St Andrews Presbyterian Church from 6.00pm. Adults $35 and Students $10, Door sales. Also on Piano will be Stephan de Pledge. Phone 578 7119 or email [email protected] for more info.

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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALTues 5th – Sat 9th August @ 7.30pm

Sat 9th August @ 2.00pmAdult 32.00 Conc (65+) $29.00

Child (u19) $22.00

TAKE ME HOME - MUSIC & LIFE OF JOHN DENVER

Friday 5th September 2014 @ 8pmAdult $71.90 Conc(65+) $66.90

Student/Child $66.90

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Saturday 22 November 2014 @ 7.30pmAdult $52.00 Conc(65+) $47.00

Child (U19) $17.00Pre Show talk 6.45pm

RUSSIAN NATIONAL DANCE SHOW – KOSTROMA

Sunday 23rd November @ 7.30pmAdult $92.00 Conc (65+) $77.00

Child (u16) $67.00 Group (6+) $77.00

MDBB – PRE CONTEST CONCERT

Sunday 29th June @ 2pmAdult $20.00 Conc (65+) $15.00

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“Off on the bus for an hour and a half to see the Great Genghis Khan. The road was rough. We just sat there and hung on and let the bus driver do his thing.

What a sight; this great statue of Genghis on his horse!

We parked and walked up the stairs then headed inside. There were the usual shops and then in the foyer a huge boot. It was apparently the biggest man boot. Then up in a lift then more stairs and came out near the horse’s head. Amazing view, you could see for miles.

Back down outside and down the long flight of stairs. There was a man there with four eagles. Ron paid 300 Rubels to have one sit on his arm – apparently it was very heavy. Then off to see a real yurt – and have a Mongolian lunch. We sat on the floor although there were some small seats. We had a warm milky tea which I think it was horse’s milk. Just didn’t think about it. Soup with noodles, some sort of pastry with meat in it - nice but they gave us too many! Hot bread, too. It was a touristy place I guess but very authentic.

Outside they had camels, so thought I would have a ride. Two humps - very comfortable. Went to two more yurts - two too many. The last one Alison made a quilt so she gave it to the family. And the lady wrote our names in traditional Mongolian script.

Time was getting on and we were ‘yurted’ out and no toilets so we got back on the bus and headed off ‘cross country’ literally with no roads at all. Amazing how they do it.

After few hours and eventually getting back on the main road we arrived at the hotel. We had half an hour to get ready to go out for a BBQ dinner and get on the bus again. Just about took out a car while turning right. We had decided to sit up front. Bad move. A few bruises.

Dinner was great. You chose what you wanted to eat and took it to guys that had a large, round hotplate to cook it on. You made up your own sauces etc. it was lovely. At another table there were some young New Zealanders and Aussies having dinner. We had a great chat with them and

Ulaanbaatar: last full dayExcerpt from Noeline Stewart’s blog Shanghai to London Classic Car Rally

like most people we talk with, they all thought what we were doing was fantastic ‘for old people’ hahahaha!! Or were they really thinking – ‘are they crazy?!!!!!’

Back to the Hotel and collapsed into bed.”

Ron and Noeline have their names printed in traditional Mongolian script.

Ron and Noeline are presented with a quilt depicting the map of the world.

Ron and the huge stature of Genghis Khan.



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By Celeste LodewykThirteen brides have already entered

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The new ‘Bridegroom’ category is also still open for entries.

Grooms do not have to be dressed in their wedding attire, just smartly dressed and will be invited to go up on stage for the audience to judge the winner.

The show is being held on Saturday, July 19 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

To avoid disappointment, Carol said, brides and grooms need to enter by July 7. The cost is only $15 for entry.

“You really don’t want to miss out on being in this show.

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The main prize for the winning bride is an incredible holiday for two to Coconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa in Samoa, valued at $2800.

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Brides from last year’s 2014 Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year show, Rebecca Baker and Lucy Whatty enjoy a glass of wine before the show. File photo.

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The crew were here to film a half-hour-long episode of Neigh-bourhood, a documentary series which screens every Sunday.

The show markets itself as a celebration of cultural and ethnic diversity.

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Duties for this role will be varied, including preventative and breakdown maintenance of all implements and machinery. Our structured preventative maintenance programme will support you to deliver high standards of workmanship.

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It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - today, our Marlborough wines are still making history. At Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, we maintain an exceptional focus on premium products as well as results. We are New Zealand’s premier wines and Spirits Company leading the way in everything we do.

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The Icehotel is in the village of Jukkasjärvi, about 17 kilometres from Kiruna, in northern Sweden.

It was first opened in 1990, and the hotel is built each year from December to April from snow and ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River.

Besides bedrooms there is a bar with glasses made of ice and an ice chapel that is popular with marrying couples.

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Across: Across: 1 Shown, 4 Burning question, 14 Force, 15 Snide, 16 Gladiators, 17 Loyal, 19 Nip, 20 Trawler, 21 Liberated, 22 Seemly, 25 Genealogy, 27 Fathom, 28 Mother, 33 Miniatures, 35 Doc, 36 Keeper, 37 Club, 39 Tin, 41 Flutter, 42 Bikini, 43 Tsetse fly, 44 Orate, 45 Arrested, 50 On, 51 Entailed, 55 Scoop, 58 Broadcast, 59 Pimple, 60 Spiders, 61 Oar, 63 Meek, 64 Stigma, 65 Elk, 66 Psychiatry, 68 Voyage, 69 Census, 71 Speedboat, 76 Spoils, 77 Generator, 79 Placate, 81 Cut, 84 Equip, 85 Passageway, 86 Panic, 87 Naked, 88 Shiver me timbers, 89 Blitz. Down: 2 Hungry, 3 Widow, 5 Ugly, 6 Nodding, 7 Neared, 8 Quota, 9 Easiest, 10 Tile, 11 Oxygen, 12 Crony, 13 Despair, 14 Flummox, 18 Resentment, 23 Flare, 24 Rosette, 26 Epistle, 27 Fiction, 29 Helpful, 30 Miller, 31 Admit, 32 Aegean, 34 Skip, 36 Knead, 38 Bayed, 40 Asia, 45 Album, 46 Rookery, 47 Side, 48 Enacts, 49 Cocoa, 50 Oppress, 52 Top the bill, 53 Indiana, 54 Errors, 55 Stagger, 56 Smoke, 57 Flop, 62 Tyres, 67 Ignored, 68 Vaccine, 70 Sleeper, 72 Proverb, 73 Sleuth, 74 Salami, 75 Strict, 76 Stake, 78 Ensue, 80 Crawl, 82 Spiv, 83 Lair.

BEST: Amber-Jane (6lb 4oz) June 12, 2014

BOROSOVA-BRADLEY: Siana Antonia (3.5kg) June 13, 2014

DOUGALL: Chloe Joy (6lb 14oz) February20, 2014

MILLAR: George Rae (7lb 11oz) June 7, 2014

POPE: Mollie Rachal (7lb 5oz) April 30, 2014

RENTOUL: Amelia Grace (6lb 12oz) June 6, 2014

CLOSE, Ross Avin (former Mayor of Alexandra 1980-1986): June 14, 2014

ELSTON, Benjamin Keith: January 13, 2014

KING, Kelvin Francis (Kelly): June 14, 2014

McRAE, Daphne Rosina: June 13, 2014

NORTON, Robert Earl (Bob): June 17, 2014

SNOWDEN, Gordon Francis: June 14, 2013

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BADMINTONBlenheim Badminton are inviting

everyone to attend their open day next month.

The event will be held on Sunday, July 6, between 1-4pm at St Mary’s Hall.

Spot prizes will be given, and no equipment is needed.

The club will also be hosting two nights of badminton basics on Wednesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 16.

Both sessions will also be at the hall, between 7-9pm.

Limited spots are available. For more information or to register your interest visit www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimbadminton

KAIKOURA WARRIORRegistrations are still open for the

Kaikoura Warrior obstacle course event.

The inaugural running of the event will be on Sunday, June 29.

Race courses available include the 1.5km, 3km or 6km events.

Obstacles look set to include hay bales, culverts and tourist buses, and signups can be as teams or individuals.

To sign up or for more information contact Sport Tasman.

SWIMMINGPicton’s More Fm Midwinter Swim will be held this Sunday.

Registrations begin at midday, with the swim itself beginning at 1pm.

Prizegiving will follow at the conclusion of the swim.

There are many prizes to be won, including the major prize of a Toshiba heat pump.

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SPORTS TALK

All across the sporting landscape we are seeing dominant teams fall or show signs of cracking.

At the football World Cup in Brazil defending champs Spain, who have dominated the game with their tiki-taka passing style since Euro 2008, are going home after two abject losses.

In the US the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Miami Heat, who had won the last two champion-ships, in the NBA finals.

New South Wales have beaten Queensland in the State of Origin for the first time in the last nine years, while, dear I say it, even the All Blacks don’t look that convincing against an up-and-

coming English side.Sport goes in cycles, and one

team can’t dominate forever, but there are many reasons why sport-ing dynasties fall over.

They can get stagnant. Spain have had the same core squad for almost a decade, and many of them play together at club level too.

Other teams have had time to work them out, and their defence looks ragged as they were torn apart on the counter-attack, espe-cially by the Dutch.

They can rely too much on only a few players, as Miami did.

The Heat have three players, James, Wade and Bosh, who can

win games single-handedly, but the Spurs had a deeper squad whose bench players were better during the finals.

Teams get too old. Queensland had won eight in a row with pretty much the same squad, but injuries are hitting their senior players more and more as they age.

And as for the All Blacks, well, it could be just a blip, but it is hard replacing your world-class players.

Richie McCaw’s influence is starting to wane and Dan Carter is off recovering.

It’s up to those teams under pres-sure to show their greatness now.

With ...Adam Poulopoulos

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Cycle track to be resealedBy Adam Poulopoulos

Cycling Marlborough is one of the big winners after the Marlborough District Council released its draft annual plan earlier this month.

As part of the plan, council will be giving $50,000 to Cycling Marlborough to help them reseal their track, at Athletic Park.

The rest of the funds for the $85,000 project will come from fundraising.

Track manager Lance Spencer said work on the track would begin after this sum-mer's racing.

He said the funding was a big boost to the club.

"The track is knackered, so this is huge for us.

"It has been 21 years since the track was last resealed, and if it hadn't been resealed in the next 18-24 months there would have been no track in Marlborough."

While council approved the resealing, they turned down Cycling Marlborough's request for a feasibility study looking at

making Athletic Park the home of all cycling in Marlborough.

Spencer said the club would continue to look for the help in what he called their "five-year plan," and includes basic plans to earthquake-proof the grandstand and build clubrooms.

"The grant tells us Council's behind us being there, so we'll still crack into that."

Council reserves and amenities manager Rosie Bartlett said the decision had been made easier by Cycling Marlborough shelving plans to develop on the Wither Hills.

Cycling was one of five sports to receive help under the plan, and Ms Bartlett said a lot of the grants given had come from the Marlborough Outdoor Sport Facilities Plan.

"Most of these groups have been coming to us for a while, but we prioritised them this year.

"It's really encouraging that they're taking ownership for the strategic direction of their facilities.

The Marlborough Marathon will be offering a full-length event this year, after speculation to the contrary.

Mr Halligan said the event will be held on Satur-day, November 22, but could not confirm a venue.

Top of the South Events owner Pete Halligan confirmed a full-marathon will be offered, but as a twice-round of the aforementioned course.

Last year's event at Villa Maria Estate attracted about 800 participants.

Marlborough Marathon

Scotty McDermid runs during last year’s event.

Couper Spencer, 2, club president Matt Straker and Lance Spencer at Athletic Park.

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