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By Jacob PageThe family of former Marlborough Boys
College head boy PJ Lupi is overwhelmed more than $120,000 has
been raised for his medical care in just over 24 hours following a
scooter accident that left him in a coma in a Thailand
hospital.
The accident happened on Monday, the day before the 28-year-old
was due to return home from holiday in Phuket.
The family has set up a Givealittle page in an effort to raise
$150,000 to take care of his hospital treatmrnt for the next
fortnight at least and a potential flight home.
Continued page 2 PJ Lupi is in a coma after a scooter accident
in Phuket.
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Continued from page 1Family spokesperson, PJs older brother
Joe, says his brother and father are at his bedside ensuring he
gets the best possible care while Joe coordinates financial efforts
from home.
PJ was the only one involved in the accident and he was wearing
a helmet.
A friend he met up with in Phuket was with him when the accident
happened and performed emergency CPR which likely saved his life,
Joe says.
PJ was under the impression his New Zealand medical insurance
would cover him in the Thailand holiday spot but he was wrong.
His care is costing the family $6000 a day with the prospect of
a $90,000 bill to ensure he has the appropriate medical team with
him when the time comes to fly him home
Its fair to say I havent slept since the accident, Joe says. Joe
says PJs condition was no longer thought to be life threatening and
he was now stable.
They are hopeful of being able to bring him home in a
fortnight.
PJ has showed encouraging signs like
moving his limbs regularly and has squeezed his brothers finger
on demand.
Its been very hard to get accurate information out of the
hospital over there.
When he arrived they put him in a
room with six other people all in the Intensive Care Unit and it
was very cramped so we have moved him to a private (facility) to
ensure he gets the best possible care.
Joe says his brother was the kind of person who would do
anything for anybody and he hoped the Marlborough community would
rally for him and the family in their time of need.
We reflect on what a fun, generous and well liked gentleman PJ
was, he was extremely well known for being head boy of Marlborough
Boys College and for his generosity.
We love PJ very much and are all doing everything we can to get
him the best possible care in Thailand and then to get him home to
his mother and family.
Joe says people need to be aware of their travel insurance
needs.
Parents, family and friends please, check your loved ones
insurance cov-ers you for travelling offshore(travel insurance),
its a detail thats so easy to overlook, please check.
Donations can be made at
http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/pjlupi
Community rallies for well-known family
Well-known organic vineyard up for saleAn established,
organic
Marlborough vineyard which has supplied grapes to well-known
wine label Churton, is for sale.
The 22-hectare vineyard on Waihopai Valley Road sits high above
Marlborough and is planted predominantly in sauvignon blanc and
pinot noir grapes, along with small blocks of petit manseng, and
viognier.
The vineyard supplies in-ternationally renowned label Churton -
known for its distinc-tive flavour and style combining the
intensity of the vineyards fruit and the texture of more
traditional European wines. As a result, Churton has earned praise
from top national and international wine reviewers in-cluding Bob
Campbell, Andrew Jeffords World of Fine Wine
and Michael Coopers Buyers Guide.
The vineyard is known for being the first in Marlborough planted
to contour, in addition to pioneering innovative cloning and
planting methods and has a current ratable value of $3.28
million.
The property is 41 hectares, made up of 22 hectares of plant-ed
vineyard, with the balance of
land grazing, forestry and scrub river terrace.
It is planted in European style, with very close vines and
com-prises of sauvignon blanc (56 per cent), pinot noir (38 per
cent), petit manseng (two per cent) and viognier (four per
cent).
The petit manseng grapes produced by the vineyard are the first
fruit of their kind grown in New Zealand.
PJ Lupi
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By Adam Poulopoulos A desire for more al fresco din-
ing was one of the main threads to emerge from a recent meeting
of Blenheim business owners.
The Blenheim Business Asso-ciation met last month to discuss
forming a Business Improvement District, encompassing the area set
out by the Marlborough District Councils central business zone.
Several business owners agreed al fresco dining would help add
vibrancy to the central business district.
BBA chairman Tim Thomas says more al fresco dining would
help make better use of the CBDs natural assets.
Weve got two major benefits in
the Blenheim town centre. One is the sunshine hours were number
one or number two in the country and the other is we have a river
running through the town. We dont make use of either of them.
We need better linkages to the riverpeople like sitting outside
and it creates vibrancy. People who drive past are more likely to
want to stop if they see people sitting outside.
Its not just about visiting the businesses; its about
socialising, like kids going out for a bike ride or with the
potential new pocket park (part of the proposed
Blenheim town precinct put on hold by the Marlborough District
Council.)
Tim says Blenheim is not the only town to experience a foot
traffic reduction, with all similarly-sized towns and regions
experiencing similar difficulties.
Other threads to emerge from the meeting included the desire for
a strong brand identity to promote events and building strong
rela-tionships with organisations like the MDC and events
organisers.
A vote for all business and property owners in the BID is
scheduled for October.
SunThe 3Friday July 10, 2015
inbriefUS-bound modelling party has Marlborough links
Serving up al fresco dining
Police more engaged in region - surveyThe fifth annual New
Zealand police workplace survey shows Marlborough police officers
are feeling engaged with their work than the national
average.Almost a third of Marlborough police, 32.8 per cent, said
they were engaged, 55.3 per cent said they were ambivalent, and
11.9 per cent said they were disengaged.Those numbers are higher
than last year, when just 13.6 per cent of Marlborough police said
they were engaged with their work.
Tax on fatty foods could save livesA joint study between Oxford,
Auckland and Otago Universities has found a tax on fatty and salty
foods coupled with subsidies on fruit and vegetables could save the
lives of more than 2000 New Zealanders a year.Heart disease
currently contributes to 30 per cent of deaths in New Zealanders
each year.The research bases their findings on a potential 20 per
cent tax on fatty and salty foods and a 20 per cent subsidy on
fruit and vegetables.
Wheeler winging it to AfricaMarlborough pace bowler Ben Wheeler
has been included in the 16-man Black Caps squad for the limited
overs tour to Zimbabwe and South Africa in August.After making a
strong debut in the coloured clothing, Wheeler looks set to see
more action, especially with Trent Boult (injured) and Tim Southee
(rested) being out of the squad.The Black Caps will play three
50-over matches and a Twenty20 fixture in Zimbabwe before facing
the Proteas in two Twenty20 games and a three-match 50-over
series.
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By Adam PoulopoulosA group of Christchurch-based models
will not only be representing New Zealand, but also Marlborough
in the United States later in the year.
Hannah Braddick, 15, Brenna Wadsworth, 18 and Laura Williams,
16, are travelling to Florida to audition with several agencies the
week before Christmas.
They will audition with agencies like Disney and MGM, and many
of Americas top model agencies. The auditions take place through
the Applause Rising Talent Showcase programme.
Hannah currently attends Marlborough Girls College, Breena is at
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and Laura, whose mother
Rachael was born in Marlborough, is at Christchurch Girls High
School. Laura and Brenna are cousins.
The trio will be joined by two male models from Christchurch at
the auditions. They are the first Kiwis selected to appear at the
showcase.
All three women model with Denyse Saun-ders Model Management in
Christchurch. They auditioned and compiled portfolios in
Christchurch for a judge from Melbourne.
The photos were taken by Denyses son James, an award-winning
fashion photogra-pher who attended Witherlea School.
Denyse, who was born in Blenheim, says she is excited about the
opportunity the three are getting.
Its very prestigious for New Zealand and we think its great
theres this Blenheim connection.
The models have to audition for more than just modelling to
appear at the showcase. Hannah will be auditioning as a jazz dancer
and Laura will be following her goal of becoming a television
presenter by taking acting auditions. Brenna will also take acting
auditions.
Denyse says the real work begins now. They will be competing
against other
models, dancers, singers and actors from all around the world.
So between now and then we will be training hard.
The highly competitive and lucrative American market can take
years to break into. This way it can literally be overnight.Right:
Brenna Wadsworth is one of three models with Marlborough
connections heading to the USA for auditions in December.
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CoM staff take scholarships Two Clubs of Marlborough staff
mem-bers have been awarded scholarships from Clubs New Zealand to
help them continue studying hospitality. Caterer Andrew Irvine won
the Club Achiever scholarship, while bartender Gareth Assink took
the Club Step Up scholarship.
Bunnings workshopsBunnings Warehouse in Blenheim is hosting
workshops for children during the school holidays. The first, the
Kids Paint it DIY Workshop, began on Tuesday and finished
yester-day, and the second, the Kids Build it DIY Workshop, is on
Tuesday and Thursday next week. Bookings are recommended. For more
information and to book, contact Bun-nings Warehouse in
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Triton arrives National hearing healthcare chain Triton Hearing
has set up in Blenheim. The business, located at 141 High Street,
had an opening morning tea on Wednes-day.
By Adam Poulopoulos The Picton Village Bakkerij in
Blenheim is set for a change in both name and ownership, and it
is a familiar face behind the counter.
Dianne Gregg and Barry Fitzgerald have bought the Queen Street
business from Rachel and Peter van Beek, who have decided to focus
their attentions on their Picton bakery.
The Blenheim store will now be called The Village Bakery, and
the first day under new ownership is today.
Dianne and Barry moved to Marlborough 15 years ago, and Dianne
worked in the Blenheim bakery from when it opened in 2010 until
2013, when they left for Christchurch.
They returned late last year around the same time the
op-portunity to buy came up, and Dianne says she is happy to have
the chance to step back into the
breach. Im getting excited. Im not
nervous at all.The Village Bakkery will
continue to use Picton Village Bakkerij products, but Dianne is
planning to add a few creations of her own.
She also hopes to begin a cater-ing service in due course.
Rachel says she knew Dianne would be the perfect person to take
over.
We knew she was ideal. She knows how the business operates and
the quality of our products.
We know a lot of our custom-ers by name and when she left a lot
of people were saying wheres Dianne?
Dianne is like a hive of bees. Shes always busy and on the
go.
She says demand for the Picton bakery is increasing.
Were extremely busy over the summer with the tourist trade, and
we want to have more hands
on deck.The Village Bakery has new
opening hours.
From next week it will be open from 7:30am-4pm
Monday-Friday.
New owners for bakery
New owner Dianne Gregg and employee Abi Cross.
By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim couple are hoping
the local touch can help their design business continue to
grow.
Sam and Jenna Kilpatrick run and operate Sam Kilpatrick De-sign
or SKD out of their Adams Lane home.
Sam founded the business shortly after the pair moved to
Blenheim in late 2010. The pair moved to be closer to family, and
to raise their children.
Jenna gave up nursing to run the sales, marketing and accounting
sides of the business last year.
The pairs move was threatened by the Christchurch earthquake in
September 2010.
We were about to put the house on the market on the Monday and
then the earthquake happened on the Saturday beforewe were lucky.
Our house didnt have much damage, Jenna says.
Sam, who worked in design houses in Christchurch and overseas,
says it was always the intention to start SKD after their move.
We always wanted to go out on our own. Theres very little to
offer in that way in Blenheimit was out of necessity.
Theres a lot of potential up
herewere very focused on the local.
As time has passed, Sam says the business has seen a change in
emphasis, from print into web-sites apps and other multimedia.
A lot of it is about responsive websites which run on tablets,
mobiles and the desktopthese things (mobiles) are like a third arm
now.
Google penalises you if you dont have a mobile-ready web-site it
pushes you down the rankings.
Being Blenheim it is a little slower to take up technology, but
thats not necessarily a bad thing. It is getting there and there
are industries like wine, agriculture, mussels and oysters which
are embracing it.
For more information on the business, visit www.skd.co.nz.
Designers have an eye for Marlborough
Whale Years presentation Poet and artist Gregory OBrien will be
holding an intermedia presentation to mark the launch of his book
Whale Years later this month. The presentation will be held on
Friday, July 17 between 7-9pm at Le Caf Picton. Following the
presentation Under Bare Poles will be performing live.
Sam and Jenna Kilpatrick.
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SunThe 5Friday July 10, 2015
Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman gets a lesson on water care
with the pupils of Blenheim School using a working model of an
urban drainage system created by Blenheims Southern Water
Engineering for Councils environmental educator to use in local
classrooms.The model demonstrates how water travels into the towns
stormwater system, showing how pollutants affect our rivers and
streams.Supporting Marlborough as a leading Enviroschool region,
the Council helps deliver a range of school education programmes
ranging from edible gardens to earthworms and composting and the
fish on drains clean streams project.From left, Mayor Alistair
Sowman, Southern Water Engineering managing director Stephen Leitch
and Council freshwater educator Anna Crowe with Blenheim School
pupils.
The Great Drain Game
Expressions of InterestHavelock Holiday Park Sub Lease with the
Havelock Community AssociationLocated just off SH 6, between
Blenheim and Nelson the Havelock Holiday Park is in the historic
township of Havelock at the head of the Pelorus Sound which is a
part of the famous Marlborough Sounds. Expressions of interest are
now invited to sub-lease the Havelock Holiday Park which operates
50 powered sites, 40 tent sites and 4 basic cabins from the 1st day
of October 2015 (or a date agreed on between the successful
sub-lessee and the Havelock Community Association). This is a
sub-lease for a period of up to 10 years. Application
ProcessExpressions of interest must be submitted no later than 4.00
pm on Friday 31 July 2015.Please email expressions of interest to:
[email protected] or post to:Attention Lauren Hunter
APL Property Ltd PO Box 185 Blenheim 7240 Ph: 03 577 7780
Councils Water Supplies PlumbosolventMany water sources used for
public water supplies in New Zealand are plumbosolvent. This means
that the water is slightly acidic and can dissolve metals such as
lead and copper out of brass fittings, if the tap has not been used
for a period of time.Councils water supplies for Blenheim, Picton,
Renwick and Havelock are plumbosolvent.The Ministry of Health
requires the following notice to be printed six monthly to advise
consumers of this:Ministry of Health Public NoticeSome plumbing
fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to
accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several
hours.Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health
recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your
drinking-water tap each morning before use to remove any metals
that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.We are
recommending this simple precaution for all households, including
those on public and private water supplies.
Notification of MeetingsJuly 2015The Marlborough District
Council hereby gives notice pursuant to the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 of the following
meetings:1. Assets & Services Tuesday, 21 July 2015 at 1.30
pm2. Community and FinanceThursday, 23 July 2015 at 9.00 am3.
Environment Thursday, 23 July 2015 at 1.00 pmThe 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.
Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New
Zealand
Phone: 03 520 7400Fax: 03 520 7496Email:
[email protected]
COUNCIL NEWS
Positive ageing - postponing rates paymentsCouncil has two
options that may help some older people who find themselves in
serious difficulty with their rates payments.If you are a ratepayer
aged 65 or more its possible to apply to Council to postpone
payment of all or part of your rates.Postponed rates are paid back
when the property is sold or from the deceased estate, or at a time
that is
agreed between council and property owner.Some fees are incurred
by the property owner under this arrangement but these may be added
to the accumulated postponed rates and interest.Council is also
able to consider applications for a postponement of rates payments
from ratepayers who find themselves in extreme situations
of hardship. Each case is individually assessed and conditions
apply. For more help on this issue,
or to get a copy of the rates postponement policy, ring Council
on Ph: 03 520 7400 Blenheim or
03 520 7493 Picton, or see the rates section on the Council
website www.marlborough.govt.nz .
Garden staff of the Marlborough District Council will be rose
pruning in the Centennial Rose Gardens of Pollard Park.Please feel
free to come along for hands on demonstrations
and questions.Monday 13 July - Wednesday 15 July 9.00 am-12.00
pm and 1.00 pm 3.00 pmIf wet pruning will continue the following
day.
Rose Pruning Demonstrations - Pollard Park
Wet wipes, commonly used on babies or to cleanse hands, are
proving disastrous to the towns sewerage system. Theyre clogging
together and binding up the underground pumps that keep the sewage
flowing through the pipes.Wet wipes are widely advertised as
flushable but they should NOT be flushed down the
toilet.Marlborough District Council Operations and Maintenance
Engineer Stephen Rooney says the wipes dont break down like toilet
paper and they bind together around the pump mechanism causing it
to seize. The pump
then has to be lifted out of the ground and cleared.Wet wipes
are causing two or three blockages a week in urban Blenheim. The
most recent problems have been at the Nelson Street pump, which
serves the wider Mayfield and part of Springlands, but problems are
not confined to this area.Watch what you flush the toilet is not a
rubbish bin. Please dont dispose of wet wipes down the loo. Nappies
and sanitary products should not be flushed away either. If it wont
dissolve in the waste water stream, it should be wrapped and placed
in a Council rubbish bag.
Wet wipes are clogging our pipes
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Shame on youLister Court, Francis Street Medical Centre &
After hours GP service. SHAME, SHAME on you. Totally disgusted on
the stance you have taken on under 13 yr old free dr service. 96%
of country have taken the option. PLEASE reconsider and think of
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To the very kind young man who took the time to stop his
vehicle, pick up my eftpos card, and drive down Nelson Street to
return it to me, luckily he saw it drop out of my pocket, thank you
most sincerely.
Kind young man
Rates hike alert. Lookout folks, its coming, you thought we were
immune! Suddenly the Plug is $3.1m short, blaming earthquake costs,
oh come on, were not stupid! Designers knew this! How much more
rates then for the new MDC town complex? no doubt needing
earthquake work added for the brand new plans. Wheres all the big
ASB and Floor Pride so called funding gone? Consultants.
Tsunami siren?On Mondays at 7pm in Picton we hear a fire test
siren. Whats the Civil Defence alarm for a tsunami? Ive lived here
all my life and wouldnt know it if I heard it.
Regos for the rich?Is it me or has the new system for car
registra-tion now segregated the rich from the poor?And the poor as
always subsidizing the rich due to not being able to buy expensive
up to date safety standard vehicles, at low cost regos and those of
us that are on low incomes pay higher price regos! Every one on the
road should pay the same price as everyone can cause an accident no
matter what car or truck you drive or how safe its built! !!! Come
on ACC dont try pulling our legs to spite our faces, face the
facts, a driver behind a wheel in a flash car will drive faster
knowing they are safer, can create just as much mess as a person
behind an old car doing the speed limit. .......
Bus shelterGreat to see grant for improvements. Obviously some
councillors who objected need to be named in time for the
elections, as they are too disconnected or well paid, than know how
normal folk use a bus.
What is the council thinking?The rates are going up yet again as
they do every year.I dont see the wages going up the same every
year. Without consulting the rate payers they go and put more money
into the theatre which most of the people did not want.Shame on
you.
Find out the factsI am replying to the mean text about my
employer Farmers in the Sun last week. That person needs to get
their facts right. We get paid time and a half on public holidays
and also get a day in lieu. (extra day off) I love my job at
Farmers they really look after us...this uninformed judgmental
person needs to find out all the facts before they write nasty
things.
Not good enoughI have just come from a knock out rugby game
against two teams and I am absolutely appalled by the language of
the Pelorus team. Foul mouthing the other team and the judge just
because you were loosing and they ended up loosing, its not the way
to go. We ended up winning but sadly didnt earn enough points to go
through to the semis, although that try the ref didnt accept cause
he was still halfway up the field would have got us there. But come
on there were kids there. There is NO reason for it. Well done
Awatere! You had a great season and made your club proud.
Post office queueIf the central post office is under constant
video surveillance then how come nobody notices the long queue and
lack of tellers?
The Wood GuyAs a Havelock resident of 15 years I have watched
with some interest the procedings over the past few weeks. Let me
assure SCOTTY that this businessman has a history of this
behaviour. We have had the local police at our business looking for
him immediately prior to his recent convenient disappearance his
stock, once proudly displayed on the footpath has now disappeared
as well.Magpie.
Disgusted MarlburianHow does this work?If someone gets in
trouble with the law how does someone get away with what they have
done!WAKE UP JUSTICE SYSTEM!
Raw dealFeel sorry for the dogs around town that are tied up
24/7.Owners dont do anything with them, get them from SPCA. Why
have them? Not fair on the dog.
Upgrade the binsI agree, not only is it progressive, it will
stop all my trash/recycling blowing down the street! They say dont
overflow bins, but that wont help.
IllegalA bar allows people to smoke in an area where there is a
fixed roof, and the plastic roll down walls are all fully down and
make it enclosed. It stinks, its illegal, and theres not even a
di-vider between this area and the non-smoking area. Its not
outside at all, how arrogant is that bar manager, and wheres the
enforcement?
Do your jobTo the staff in Glassons, you are paid to help people
in store.Four times I have been in the shop and no one anywhere to
be seen, took six minutes before anyone bothered to come out from
the back room. Luckily your shop and till wasnt robbed. Do your job
properly.
Cheaper travelBooked and paid $106 for 1 adult and 1 child on
Bluebridge as return leg of trip to North Island. Interislander
fare was only $83. Seems they dont charge adult rates for children.
Guess who I will travel with in future.
Cowboy driver If the sharp eared concerned resident of Rapaura
road is aware of the inner workings of a hpmv then maybe they will
be in a position to criticize on a drivers ability and judgement as
to when and where an engine brake is necessary to slow the vehicle
down.
Two incomesI find it unreal how at the age of 70 plus people are
still working holding full time jobs and col-lecting the pension,
and yet complain about unemployment for the young people and how
they hang around town.Just unfair for the generation wanting jobs,
who cant get them cause old people over 65 plus are working
claiming two incomes.Let the young ones have your job and retire at
65, dont be greedy ah.
Youve got mailI had a birthday and got over 20 messages on
Facebook.No cards in the mail, cost to buy and send a card, two
dollars and yet our mailey jobs are going.Very sad.
Look after the elderlyNew Countdown supermarket to open at
Redwood. Please dont forget the elderly on their mobility scooters
when it comes to parking spots close to entrance. Lots of elderly
people will shop there. With retirement homes close by etc. Look
after the precious old folk at Redwood.
Someones going to get hurtPolice need to sit down Dillons Point
Road. Also another fed up neighbour thats sick of cars hooning up
and down Dillons Point road all hours of the night. Its
inconsiderate. Theres no need for that sort of carry on. How much
longer until someone is hit or worse a car through a house?
Islington resident.
Grinch?And Marlborough Lines stopped putting up the xmas tree in
Market Street because its too expensive? Yeah right. Whos the
grinch?
Roaring carsThank you Snowden Cresc resident for shar-ing re
roaring cars. Sadly not an isolated case in Blenheim. In Grow up
you dealt with the driver.Have you wondered how these cars come to
be legally on our roads.Surely the powers that be have let us down
badly on this issue.One wonders,are the monitors at testing
stations faulty or are they also turning a blind eye (or deaf ear)
to the problem. Fellow sufferer.
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The New Zealand Post Primary Teachers Association, which
represents secondary school teachers is still in the process of
good faith negotiations with the Ministry of Education, bargaining
for improvements to their pay and conditions.
Negotiations for the renewal of the Sec-ondary Teachers
Collective Agreement began on May 26, and the PPTAs message is
simple.
We want to ensure that the profession attracts and retains great
teachers.
Reporter Celeste Lodewyk spoke with Marlborough Girls College
teacher, and PPTA regional chairperson Cheryl Nesbit about the
reasons behind the claim, in particular the struggle to attract and
retain highly skilled, qualified teachers.
According to Cheryl, the PPTA is remaining positive about the
process.
Education Minister Hekia Parata has made signs of understanding
the importance of at-tracting teachers to the profession and
keeping them there.
She has publically said she wants to see teaching up with being
a doctor or a lawyer in terms of career prospects, so we hope this
bodes well for negotiations, she says.
According to the PPTA, since 2009 teacher pay has fallen almost
five per cent behind inflation.
When earnings fall behind other compara-ble jobs and decrease
compared to the median wage, fewer people are attracted into
teaching, so schools suffer recruitment problems.
We often struggle to fill some positions, especially in maths.
We have also struggled for many years to attract and retain
excellent Maori teachers, Cheryl says.
She also points out that the governments pressure on secondary
school teachers to meet its achievement target by making them do
more with less, has come at a cost to teachers and students.
Every year the Ministry decreases schools budgets and the
ability to provide resources
for students, however, teachers workloads continue to
increase.
At the same time the government has asked us to work harder,
threatened larger class sizes and given us Novopay, which has been
problematic since its introduction.
What we are asking for is a modest claim. We are not asking for
a rise to reflect the increased demands, we are simply expecting to
catch up with where we were in 2009, she says.
What the PPTA is asking forThere are three elements to the pay
claim.1 - The catch up from December 2009 to
the end of 2014. This is based on inflation as measured by the
Consumer Price Index, less the pay rises teachers had during that
period.
2 - The claim for 2015 uses an automatic salary adjustment
mechanism which is the combination of projected CPI and Labour Cost
Index (LCI), less the small increase teachers had in January. This
the PPTA calls their salary adjustment mechanism (SAM).
3 - To continue the same SAM for any further years of the
agreement which may cover up to three years. But using
independently established objective measures the PPTA wants to
avoid a positional bargaining or haggling approach to determine
what is a fair and reasonable pay increase for secondary school
teachers.
In summary1 - 4.1 per cent for the catch up2 - An additional 1.2
per cent for the 2015
school year3 - A SAM of 30 per cent CPI change and
70 per cent LCI for any subsequent years of the term
Other points the claim will cover are provid-ing part-time
teachers with non-contact time to allow time for things such as
marking, preparation etc, and payment of teachers practising
certificate fees to come from central funds.
There is the misconception about teachers
that we only work 9am - 3pm and get many holidays, when in fact
there is more to the story.
With the increase in workloads teachers are having to do a lot
more unpaid, out of school hours with administration,
extracurricular duties and assessment.
This claim is reflecting the need to raise the status of
teaching and to negotiate a fairer pay rate, Cheryl says.
For more in depth information about the negotiations and claims,
visit http://www.ppta.org.nz.
Teachers in pay negotiations
Letters to the editorLetters on issues of community interest
are
welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer
than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address
provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is
provided for publication.
The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold
letters from publication.
Email them to [email protected]
or phone 577 -7868. Please note that your name and street
address MUST be provided with emails.
Dear Ed,OSPRIs Peter Alsop proposes that domes-
tic herds will be free of TB by 2026 and that TBFree will
continue to poison possums until 2055 at a cost of $80 million per
annum (probably increasing in cost each year).
Let us say that there are 30 million possums in the country and
you wanted to kill the lot of them after 2026 you would have 30
years at $80 million per year equals $80 per possum.
But TBfree is only interested in the portion of those possums
which are in TB affected areas. About one third of the total?
Maybe
less.So we are talking about 10 million possums
= $240 per possum.But only 0.04% if those 10 million possums
are infected as Ospri state equals 4000 pos-sums equals $600,000
per infected possum.
With Ospris top 8 salaried people earning in excess of $100,000
pa each, I too would be loathe to fix the real problem (TB comes on
trucks) ban trucks!
Let the gravy train keep rolling and suckers keep paying.
Lloyd Hanson
Dear Ed,I am not a supporter of a flag with the
stylised silver fern on it. Reason, 90 per cent of the world
thinks it is a white feather.
On a recent trip to the UK I was approached by a person who
asked, Why do NZ sports people wear a white feather on their
uniforms?
I explained it was a representation of the silver fern, our
national flower. He went saying Oh: It still looks like a white
feather to me.
At the start of WWII NZ military used to have the fern on the
TACT signs, it was changed to the Kiwi because, when the NZ DIV.
was moved out into the desert a dispatch rider from GHQ turned up
with messages, and was asked
How did you find us? Reply, I just fol-lowed the TACT signs with
the white feather on them.
Also our Airforce asked if they could put
a kiwi in the middle of the roundel; were told by the then SISE
Government to put in the silver fern instead and were promptly
called The white feather mob by the other airforces. The RNZAF now
have a kiwi in the roundel.
Even today I have heard non-NZ people ask, why do your sports
supporters wave a black flag with a white feather on it? Prob-ably
could find more instances.
So lets just leave the silver fern (white feather) to the
sporting codes.
It has been brought to my notice that when our troops were in
Bosnia and flying our current flag they were thought to be UK
troops because of the Union Jack on the flag, so they flew a flag
with a kiwi on it, so locals could tell the difference.
Lets just put a KIWI on the flag under the Union Jack and there
will be no confusing it with the Aussie one.
R Hansen
Flag
A Joke for sure
Dear Ed,Another one! Kiwi Ken has made it clear
he does not get the culture/ethnic thing. What I dont understand
is how he can say it does not matter who our ancestors were. Does
Kiwi Ken not have a mother, a father, or grandparents? As he shows
a lack of respect and understanding of his own culture, its no
wonder he cannot respect anyone elses. As for Kiwi Kens opinion
that the Treaty
of Waitangi and settlements are becoming racist, it is ignorant
comments like his that will continue to keep New Zealand divided. I
suggest he does some factual research on the subject, and with a
bit of luck he might become better informed, and that goes for
anyone else who has an opinion based on injudicious
information.
L.NaeNae
Catching the TB possum
Dear Ed,Cycling and cycle ways are the new golf
according to our Deputy Mayor, one Cr Terry Sloan.
Now lets see: one has 18 holes, is played at a leisurely pace
(sometimes from a four-wheeled electric powered golf cart,) has a
considerable membership fee and a cost per round, is not the
preserve of older players to be sure but in Marlborough thats most
likely the case (as is everything else,) is played on manicured
fairways and greens and is highly sociable when played and enjoyed
over a refreshing drink afterward in comfortable and relaxed
surroundings.
This all new cycle thing he pronounces as the new golf is a
family affair, undertaken on rough tracks and occasionally extreme
dirt pathways, has no membership fees, no comfortable after-game
lounges to enjoy with a refreshing drink and no electric gizmos,
just good old pedal power, fresh air and boundless energy, is
undertaken at speed (sometimes extreme) and one can get filthy
dirty enjoying it.
I seem to think Cr Sloan cooked up his fanciful term for this
activity by venturing first to the 19th. Thats known as
cheating!
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Q One of my best holidayswas...Norfolk Island, a paradise now
but once a penal set-tlement. Incredible ruins of old buildings but
the island is filled with sadness for the convicts banished there.Q
My guilty TV pleasure is...Coronation Street. I dont mind admitting
it as it has been part of my life since the first screening, so why
give up now.
Q Im inspired by...My late husbands first cousins, twins Janette
and Shirley. Their boundless love for their immediate and extended
family en-sures no member is ig-nored.Q Whats one thing that youll
never throw away?My old Papanui High School journals. Treasured
memories of teachers and old friends.
Q Who would you love to have a meal with?Jo Seagar. We are
related but so far havent sat down to a meal together. She would
cook of course.
Q Whats next on your wish list?Time to clear the weeds from my
garden before they seed and prepare it for summers blaze of
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about you?Long, long ago it was said I had an enviable figure and
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By Jacob PageDavid Neild admits it was not love at first
sight when he started playing the piano at six at the request of
his parents but now its turned into a passion.
The Blenheim lawyer will do a duet per-formance with his
17-year-old sister Sylvia and Janet Dunn at St Andrews Church next
Sunday in an effort to raise money for Johns Kitchen.
We all have similar experiences where we had parents who said we
must learn the piano.
I dont think most children want to prac-tice something every day
but as a teenager I certainly enjoyed doing chamber music.
What I really enjoy is playing with other people.
David then helped Sylvia learn the piano.We enjoy chamber music,
the same
composers and like playing together,
Sylvia says.Getting together and rehearsing are the
most fun, Janet says.Sylvia has just returned from playing
with
the National Youth Orchestra.She plays the viola, piano and
violin.The acoustics at St Andrews lend them-
selves to musical performance and the chance to play on the
churchs Steinway grand piano is also exciting.
Ive been told its very even so thats something I look forward
too.
The concert will have plenty of variety with flute, viola,
violin and piano.
Pieces by composers Faure, Bach, Iebrt, de Falla and Hoffmeister
will be played.
Its a short programme of about an hour and it is easy listening
and mostly French.
The concert begins at 3pm on July 19 and tickets are $10.
Learning to love the piano
A baby humpback whale spot-ted in Cook Strait yesterday by a
Department of Conservation whale research team is only the second
one reported in New Zealand waters.
The first newborn humpback calf was seen in July 2010, also
during the annual DOC Cook Strait Whale Survey, which is timed for
hump-back whales migration from the Antarctic to South Pacific
breeding grounds.
The exciting encounter with the newborn humpback calf with its
mother came just two days after the whale survey team had the
remarkable sighting of rare white humpback whale identified by
comparing photos as being the famous Migaloo that is usually seen
off Australia.
Whale survey leader, Nadine Bott, says seeing the newborn
calf
was a special treat for the survey team.
We marvelled at how lucky we were to witness such a miracle as
a
newborn whale. We hope it travels safely to warmer waters.
The two calves we have seen were likely to have been born
pre-
maturely in our waters. The former whalers who work with us on
the whale survey assure me they never saw newborn calves in their
day.
The calf we saw yesterday still had faint foetal folds and was
about 3-4 metres in length. It was prob-ably several days to a week
old but it is hard to be sure. The mother was relatively small and
the calf was possibly her first.
The annual whale survey, a DOC partnership with OMV New
Zea-land, has so far spotted 136 hump-back whales, the highest
number in its 12 years with three days of the four-week survey to
run. The previ-ous highest tally was 106 in 2012.
The research is assessing hump-back whale recovery since
com-mercial whaling ended in New Zealand in 1964 and also aims to
estimate the size of the humpback population in our waters.
Nadine says the higher number of humpback whales being seen
indi-cates their New Zealand population is bouncing back.
Rare baby humpback whale sighting
A baby humpback whale has been spotted in Cook Strait for only
the second time in history.
Musicians Janet Dunn (left), David and Sylvia Neild will put on
a concert at St Andrews Church next Sunday with proceeds going to
Johns Kitchen.
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Friday July 10, 201510 SunThe whats on
in marlborough
- weekend event guide - Get ready for the weekend with our list
of whats on!
If you have an event email Tash at The Sun
[email protected]
Friday 10The Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird
Association show will open to the public today from 2pm to 6pm and
tomorrow 10am to 3pm. Entry is $2 per adult or $3 a family so as
much as the show is for the over 500 entries the public are the
winners to be able to come and see show winning birds.
Two Armed Men and a Twisted BanditNew CD Launch, free entry.
Famous band from Hokitika! Dodson St Cafe, 1 Dodson St, Mayfield,
7.30pm 11pm.
AlfettoAffetto play on the most beautiful old in-struments
cornetto & baroque trumpet (Peter Reid), viola da gamba &
baroque cello (Polly Sussex), theorbo (Philip Griffin), harpsichord
(Rachael Griffiths-Hughes), combining seamlessly with the divine
so-prano voice of Jayne Tankersley. St. Andrews Presbyterian
Church, 5 Henry St, Blenheim, 6pm - 7.30pm.
Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm,
seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show
from tal-ented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly
little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.
The Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am, a
great all weather and family friendly activ-ity. Come and explore
the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton
foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868 or check out
our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.
Picton Museum10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.
Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd,
Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.
The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed Saturdays 10 Lon-don
Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or
www.thediversion.co.nz.
Rainbow Ski Area See www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details.
Painted StoriesIllustrations from books written by Joy Cowley
and published by Gecko Press. Joy Cowley is one of New Zealands
best-loved writers for children and has written for chil-dren for
over 60 years. Joy lives in Feath-erston, but has a special
relationship with Marlborough.Millenniom Art Gallery, Seymour
Square, www.marlboroughart.org.nz.
MonochromaticaA selection of monochrome artworks in a variety of
medium...Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, Open 10.30am - 4.30pm
daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or
www.marlboroughartsociety.com.
Saturday 11Radio Control Car ClubGrand Opening, Blenheim RCCC is
thrilled to officially open its new Off Road track lo-cated at the
RoadHouse Truck Stop on 3535 SH1, Riverlands. The Club members will
welcome you and share information on the club, track and RC car
hobby, if you own an RC car bring it for a spin! 10am to 4pm,
con-tact [email protected], Facebook.
Sounds, Salmon & Songbirds CruiseDepart from Picton for a
trip to Kaipupu Point Sounds Wildlife Sanctuary where you can take
a guided stroll around the re-serve to spot the native birds and
wildlife. Back onboard, cruise to New Zealand King Salmons Ruakaka
farm. Learn how the Mar-borough salmon are farmed, visit the farm
and feed the fish. Bookings at www.marl-boroughtourcompany.co.nz or
phone 577 9997.
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, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842
928.
Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillons 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 Mens ShedWhere men can do what men do best 9am - 12pm and
Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Phone Rex Carson 021 469 191 or Bill Rog-ers
573 5507 for more information.
HOB Boar SlayingHeaviest Boar, Heaviest Stag, Young Guns &
Junior sections. Major spot prize - a CAN-AM 500cc 4 wheeler. Weigh
in 12pm - 3pm at Waterlea Racecourse.
Sunday 12Riverside RailwayTrain departs from Brayshaw Park
Station at 1.45pm for Beaver Station central Blenheim and return
followed by a 3.00pm return trip to Omaka. Fares Adults $10 Child
$5 (Omaka $6 and $3) CASH ONLY
Ulysses RideLonger ride to Cheviot for lunch. Meet at the
Railway Station (south end) at 9.45am ride departs at 10am.
Its all about the coffee Recreational bike ride - all year round
de-parts at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen St, Everyone
welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz
Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the
stalls are Harwood Produce, Lime Rose Grove, Nourish, Banjo Brews,
Tradi-tional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee
Honey, Spudz n Greens. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell
and Alabama Roads, 9am 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.
KapahakaEvery Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.
Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony
Ph 577 9776.
Petanque 10am and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street John Ph 577
9789.
Tramping ClubWe go on tramps 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 Society. Miniature steam engine rides at
Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm - 4pm $2.
Up & Coming13 JulyIndoor Bowls Open Day, 1pm at Clubs of
Marlborough, friendly games and practise. New Players Welcome Phone
Glen 579 2574 for more details.
15 JulyWicked Pirates, Millennium Public Art Gallery, Seymour
Square. School Holiday event with the Marlborough Childrens
Library, come dressed as a pirate and take part in lots of wicked
pirate activities, all welcome - adult supervision required,
10.30am.
14 & 15th JulyWalnut Ranch Animal Farm Park Open Days, 70
David Street, Blenheim, 10am 3pm. Bring the kids along to Walnut
Ranch these school holidays with plenty of animals for them to meet
and cuddle along with pony rides. Weather permitting. $6 entry.
2 AugustHavelock Fit n Free Outdoor Community Gym Fundraiser
brunch, Guest Speaker.......Jane Butler (Out-Of-The-Rut), Contact
Carol 021 065 6789
18 tokens for $10Find us at United Video -cnr Scott &
Kinross Sts
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Thursday, 2 July 2015 - Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Picton Cinemas
@EcoWorld Picton Aquariumphone (03) 573
6030www.pictoncinemas.co.nz
Minions (PG) 1hr 31mDaily: 12 noon, 1.45pm, 3.30pm- familyInside
Out (G) 1hr 42mDaily: 10.15am, 1.45pm, 5.30pm- familyTerminator
Genisys (M) 2hrs Daily 9.45am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm - action
Jurassic World (M)2hr Daily 11.45am, 7.30pm - action
adventureMarshland (R16) 1hr 45mDaily: 10am, 1.45pm, 5.15pm - drama
Noble (M) 1hr 50mDaily: 12pm, 3.30pm, 7pm - biography
www.mctt.co.nz [email protected] (03) 520 8560
Amazing shows all year round
SAturdAy Night FeverTue 28th July Sat 1st Aug 2015
@ 7.30pmSaturday 1st August 2015 @ 2.00pm
Opening Night Special PricesAdult $32.00 Conc (65+) $27.00
Student $22.00Wed 29th July Sat 1st Aug
Adult $37.00 Conc (65+) $32.00Student $24.00
SoutherN JAmSaturday 8th August 2015 @ 7.30pmAdult $38.00 Conc
(65+) $24.00
Child/Student $24.00
Peter PAN double billPAquitA grANd PAS
ClASSiqueFriday 14th August 2015 @ 7.30pm
Saturday 15th August 2015 @ 4.00pmSunday 16th August 2015 @
2.00pm
Adult $27.00 Child (u16) $17.00
iSlA grANt FArewell tour
Friday 21st August 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One $71.00
NZSo ClASSiCAl hitSSunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm
Adult $52.00 Conc (65+) $47.00Child (up to & including
college age) $17.00 Group (8+) $44.40
South PACiFiCThursday 8th October 2015 @ 8.00pm
Admit One $87.00
SwAN lAkeSunday 22nd November 2015 @ 8.00pm
Adult $87.00 Conc (65+) $77.00Child (0-17yrs) $57.00Group (10+)
$77.00pp
Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note,
PictonPHONE (03) 520 8560, [email protected]
Prices include booking feeSome Fees May Apply
Floorpride civic theatre
GRAND OPENING, Blenheim RCCC is
thrilled to officially open its new Off Road
track located at the RoadHouse Truck Stop
on 3535 SH1, Saturday.
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TRADES FOCUST h e Sun l o o k s a T o u r l o c a l T r a d e s
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After more than 30 years in the engineering field, there is not
much in the way of construction and infrastructure that Blenheim
man Clive Gregory of Burleigh Engineering and Blastcoat has not
seen, or been directly in-volved with.
Burleigh Engineering has taken part in a significant portion of
the expansion of the local wine industry, providing construction
engineering to the various winer-ies for buildings, catwalk and
services bridges.
The company also carried out the manufacture and installation of
piping and pump services to
the likes of council and irrigation firms.
Add in hydraulic cylinder re-pairs, machinery repairs and a
machining shop, and Burleigh Engineering becomes your one stop
engineering shop.
Complimenting the engineer-ing is Blastcoat, which provides
industrial and marine coatings, spray painting and abrasive
blast-ing services.
From large steel structures to al-loy boats, trailers small and
large, to trucks, industrial, viticultural and agricultural
equipment and anything in between, Blastcoat can prepare, paint or
galvanise
to provide corrosive protection for many years to come.
Burleigh Engineering and Blast-coat are situated at 7 Woodmor
Drive, Blenheim (off Taylor Pass Road).
Burleigh Engineering and Blastcoat7-11 Woodmor Drive,
BlenheimPh: 577 8770
Clive Gregory
A friendly face and always prompt - thats what you can expect
from Galeano Electrical.
The business is operated by Colombian born David Galeano, an
electrical engineer with more than 15 years experience in vari-ous
electro-mechanical sectors.
David finished his Degree (BEngTechElec) in Electrome-chanical
Engineering before de-ciding to move to New Zealand where he
extended his education in Diploma in Electronics and
Telecommunications.
Here, he has worked for a number of large corporate com-
panies, developing a variety of projects and managing electrical
teams for the likes of RX Plastics Ltd and Silver Fern Farms.
David moved to Marlbor-ough to join Boyd Wilson Electrical Ltd,
but with his vision of operating his own business, he went out on
his own in February of this year.
While a large portion of his work is in the industrial sector,
he is readily available for com-mercial and domestic call outs.
This includes heat pump instal-lation, electrical
maintenance,
water and effluent pumps, and fault finding.
As an accredited member of Site Safe, Refrigerant Licence NZ,
and Master Electricians you can be sure all work is carried out to
a high standard.
Galeano Electrical Ltd
Phone 03 577 7695Mobile 027 522
[email protected]
For allelectrical work
Industrial CommercialDomestic Heat pump specialist
24/7 Service for the Marlborough Region
Its not uncommon for lock-smith specialist Ted Ellens to receive
calls for keys locked in a car, lock repairs in houses or complete
new installations.
But the biggest asset to his business, he says, is his friendly
customer service.
Its the service that people remember, and it goes a long
way.
Ted is the director and op-erator of Marlborough Mobile
Locksmith.
He says one thing that custom-ers appreciate is his 24 hour,
seven day service.
Lost keys, broken locks - even being called out to jump start a
vehicle in the middle of the night is all part of the job, he
says.
Marlborough Mobile Lock-smith specialises in the repair,
replacement and upgrade of locks for cars, homes, boats and
businesses.
You name it, Ted can probably make a key to fit it.
I often get calls to make keys for locks in old china cabinets
and cupboards. I have even had people leave their boat keys at home
in Christchurch and need
a new one cut here.The next time you find your-
self in need of a locksmith, call Marlborough Mobile
Lock-smith.
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Timber joinery must not only look good, but it needs to
func-tion to the highest of standards, says Simply Joinery owner
Glen Godsiff.
Glen has been operating his business for more than two years in
Marlborough, working alongside award winning ar-chitects to produce
high quality custom built joinery, including Bespoke kitchens and
cabinetry.
More recently, Simply Joinery became a member of the Master
Joiners Association, a national and regional fellowship of mem-bers
who pride themselves on
delivering high quality products and services.
A key feature of being a Mas-ter Joiner member means that
everything Glen manufactures is compliant with the NZS 4211
standard.
Whats more, Simply Joinery is the only supplier in Marlbor-ough
of this joinery.
To describe it, its like the V8 version of timber windows, high
performance that are built to specific requirements like high wind
areas, he says.
No job is too big or small for Glen who admits he thrives on
a challenge.To view some of Glens recent
projects, go to the Facebook page Simply Joinery.
Simply JoinerySimply JoinerySimply Joinery
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& windows Custom made kitchens
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Ph 021 126 2514 or 579 [email protected]
Simply Joinery owner Glen Godsiff has been operating his
business for 18 months, offering the people of Marlborough high
quality custom built joinery.Originally from Marlborough Glen
completed his apprentice-ship in joinery before spending 11 years
working for reputable companies and alongside award winning
architects producing traditionally made solid timber joinery.After
returning home to Marl-borough an opportunity arose to start his
own business, one he jumped at.Simply Joinery has since been
gaining momentum while Glen develops relationships within the
industry.An area Glen specialises in is Bespoke kitchens and
cabinetry.I produce one off custom designed kitchens and to make
the process easy for the client, using high resolution 3D imag-es
that takes the client through from concept to manufacture, he
says.Simply Joinery also specialises in solid timber exterior
joinery (doors and windows), using traditional methods of
con-struction and incorporate them with modern technology and
design.This results in joinery that looks great, functions well
and stands up to the demands of everyday liv-ing, he says.Glen
services the whole of Marlborough, including the Marlborough Sounds
areas and is happy to dis-cuss any job, big and small.
Glen Godsiff.
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269 Alabama Road - RiverlandsPh: 027 249 8418
Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.All welcome
to our services
Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service, Sunday - 8am Traditional
Eucharist Service
10am - Family Service 7pm - Night church.
Its Dog Registration time.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, and can
apply, advise and update other information by going to Councils
website www.marlborough.govt.nz Online Dog Services. Please 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:Animal Control Office, 56 Main Street, Blenheim (opposite Smith
& Smith Glass) Between mid-June and mid-July office is open
from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday Between mid-June and
mid-July office is open from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Saturdays At all
other times office is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to
FridayIt is important to have your registration form with you when
registering your dog
Marlborough District Council
Dog owners
www.marlborough.govt.nz
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PAT C H W O R K & Quilting, New group being formed for
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Full-Time Window Cleaner
Due to one of our valued team members head-ing away to
University we have a vacancy for a full-time window cleaner 35-40
hrs per weekMonday Friday with occasional Saturdays.
Applicants must have a mature attitude, be well presented and
able to work un-supervised.
Driving licence is essential. Previous applicants need not
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If you would like to join an energetic, hardworking and friendly
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centre preferred.Fully employed building supervisor & retired
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By Celeste LodewykThe cut off for bride entries is looming
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the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show, and
organisers are encouraging the get in quick before they miss
out.
Brides have until next Monday, July 13, to get their completed
entries in.
This years bride categories are: First, second and third Lucky
Bride Draw, sponsored by Bernadette Thomas Mrs Photogenic,
sponsored by the Sun Newspaper Mrs Personality, chosen by the
brides themselves Groom of the yearThe show itself is set for July
18 and is
gearing up for what the committee says will be a surprise new
format.
There will be plenty to see with some surprises along the way.
Its going to be a fabulous event, committee member Noeline Stewart
says.
Tickets are still on sale for $40 each at the Clubs of
Marlborough, and tables of up to eight and 10 can also be
purchased, however the positions of tables cannot be prebooked.
Benefitting from proceeds from this years show will be the
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and LANZ Search and Rescue
Marlborough.
Help us to support these fantastic organi-sations by purchasing
a ticket. It will be an enjoyable evening for all, the committee
says.
First place winner 2014 Sara Bishell with husband Simon.
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Tyrese, 7, and Ataalia Bris-towe, 4, fed the alpacas at the
Walnut Ranch Riding School and Animal Park on Wednesday.
The park, at 70 David Street, is open over the school holidays,
including on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, from 10am-3pm.
For more information, like Walnut Ranchs Facebook page.
More photos on Wednes-day.
BURNS, Yvonne Patricia (nee Norton): July 5, 2015
COE, William (Willie): June 30, 2015
CURTIS, John Alton
DUKE, Peter Lee: July 5, 2015
Eagle, Murray Warren: July 3, 2015
HIGGINS, Susannah (nee Walker): July 2, 2015
JONES, Norman Andrew: July 4, 2015
LINDSTROM, Elizabeth Karen: July 2, 2015
LOVE, Jack Hakirau: July 4, 2015
MARSHALL, Raymond Stuart (Ray): July 5, 2015
PASK, Reverend David James: July 3, 2015
PERANO, Nola Lucy (nee Neal): July 7, 2015
SIMMONDS, Lillian Annie Joan: June 30, 2015
SKUDDER, Alice Nancy (Nan): July 1, 2015
SOUTHON, Lyell David (Rolly): July 4, 2015
WHITTA Jean: June 30, 2015
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The deadline is Monday 5.00pm. Please contact the Sun for
further details.
72 High Street, Blenheim, email [email protected] or
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According to Guinness World Records, the largest snowflakes on
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The largest ever snowflakes were 38cm
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TED Talk speaker and leading New Zealand nutrition and holistic
health expert, Ben War-ren, is coming to Blenheim on Wednesday July
22 to hold a seminar on how to live a happy and healthy life in the
modern world.
Founder of the Be Pure revolution which has transformed
thousands of peoples health, weight and energy levels, Ben Warren
is holding a nutritional seminar with the aim of raising awareness
and encouraging people to start looking at what they are eating and
their current lifestyle choices.
Spreading this message is what gets me up in the morning.
Educating adults, children and communities about quick, simple food
and lifestyle habits that can completely transform their health and
in turn, their ability to enjoy life at its fullest, Ben says
Its not as hard as people might think, you dont have to go vegan
or eat sprouts to be eating well, there are just a few basic
principles we need to go by, the problem is is that a huge chunk of
New Zealanders dont know what they are.
Over 35,000 people have attended Bens seminars and his dynamic
and unique ap-proach to health and energy has been featured on 60
Minutes, TVNZs Good Morning and in a TED Talk in 2014.
Warren set to speak on health matters
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SunThe 15Friday July 10, 2015
Indoor bowlsThe McKendry Cars mens and ladies singles
championship was held at Simcox Stadium on Saturday. The ladies
event was won by Witherleas Judith Hyndman after holding out a late
challenge from her team mate Kate Newport to win 10-8.The mens
title was won by Brian Stewart when he defeated Simon Hitchcock by
13 4 in their final. The Rai Dale Farms Closed triples event held
at the Stadium on Sunday was won by the Henson trio, with a
come-from-behind 8-7 win.
RugbyThe Tasman Makos will play Wellington in an ITM Cup
pre-season game next month. The game will be played at Lansdowne
Park on August 6, the final hitout before the season proper begins
on August 14. The Makos begin their pre-season campaign against
Manawatu in Palmerston North on July 29, and also play Otago in
Nelson on August 1.
sport
Hurricane Nick strikes sports talk
Record temperatures, fainting ball boys, upsets, glorious
defeats and a Grand Slam attempt this years Wimbledon has had it
all.
Through it all, a male Australian has stolen the headlines for
his brash, outspoken behaviour, and no, its not Lleyton Hewitt or
Bernard Tomic.
Twenty-year-old Nick Kyrgios has given reporters at SW19 endless
material, having to consistently defend his behaviour.
Theres been the on-court frus-tration - the bad language, flying
racquets and confronting fans.
He has also denied not trying to win, or tanking, during his
fourth-round loss to Frenchman Richard Gasquet.
Off-court, some of his antics have
been downright strange. He scaled the railing outside an
outer court to try and get a glimpse of his compatriots, Hewitt
and Thanasi Kokkinakis, playing a doubles match, then he encouraged
his followers to support him by posting photos of themselves with
different spreads (think: vegemite) coating their faces.
All of that culminated in former Australian swimmer Dawn Fraser
saying he and Tomic should go back to where their parents came
from, citing their lack of suitability as role-models. Kyrgios
responded, calling Fraser blatantly racist on his Facebook page.
Fraser apolo-gised for her comments.
Kyrgios has been labelled too honest and a brat by different
people, but there is no denying his talent.
He reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon and his home
Austral-ian Open while still in his teens, and he is currently
ranked in the worlds top 30.
Tennis seems to attract, and ac-cept, big personalities.
Players like John McEnroe and Hewitt have cobbled the path
Kyrgios is walking on.
Some think to succeed and be recognised on the ATP Tour now, you
need a persona.
Kyrgios may grow out of his petulance, but he shouldnt want to
leave it behind altogether.
Its about harnessing his passion into performance, not becoming
a robot.
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Jet boating Blenheims John Derry has flown out to Canada to
compete in the 2015 World Jet Boat Championship. About 60 teams
from New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and Canada will compete at the
event in Alberta and British Columbia from July 16-25.
Rowing The New Zealand under-21 mens and womens rowing crews,
including Marlborough-based Jack OLeary, both came out on top
against their Australian counterparts at their Trans-Tasman
regattas in Sydney. New Zealand took out the regatta by 166 points
to 116. The crews row in the return leg from August 27-29 to decide
who takes the trophy.
Marlborough and Black Sox scorer Ian Ditfort and pitcher Kurt
Schollum and have had to settle for second at the ISF Mens World
Softball Championships in Canada.
The Black Sox were beaten 10-5 by the host nation in Mondays
final, despite leading 5-0 at one stage.
The Black Sox squad also fea-tured pitcher Nik Hayes, who was
formerly based in Marlborough but now plays in Wellington.
New Zealand qualified directly for the gold medal game after
they beat Canada 9-5 on Sunday, while Canada beat Venezuela 10-0 in
the semi-final to make the final.
Marlborough trio take silver
Craig hits top 40
Megan Craig has broken into the top 40 in the world squash
rankings for the first time.
Craig was ranked 38 in the rankings released at the start of the
month, a personal high.
She was also awarded the Profes-sional Squash Association player
of the month for June. She has played in three New Zealand
tournaments this month, winning in Christchurch, reaching the final
in Invercargill and the semi-final in the Manawatu.
Ian Ditfort.
Blenheim-based fighter Brayden Graham has taken out his first
fight at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Amateur
World Champion-ships in Las Vegas.
Graham, aka Dr Bray, defeated Mohammed Sohail of India by
techni-cal knockout two minutes and nine seconds into the first
round of their fight yesterday morning (NZ time.)
Graham is the flyweight (116-125lb) representative in the
eight-strong New Zealand te