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By Jacob Page As a price war breaks out for strawberries as summer begins and Christmas looms, Hedgerows Hydroponics owner/operator Ian Foster says strawberries are bigger, tastier and more plentiful this year compared to previous years and he cannot keep up with demand.

Continued page 2 Hedgerows Hydroponic owner/operator Ian Foster. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk.

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Basking in bumper numbers of strawberries Continued from page 1 Foster says the cooler, more overcast cooling period slowed the development of his crop over the winter months but that had long term benefits, with the strawberries being bigger and having a better flavour.

He also said the strawberries he grows in plastic houses, similar to glasshouses have also been a big hit.

“It’s always fascinating to see how they grow but the ones under the plastic have been going really well because of the more humid climate under the roof.”

Foster says his 35 to 40 tonne crop was a normal size but he said with strawberries so plentiful and North Island raiders getting in on the South Island market also having bumper crops, he would have to lower prices.

“We’ve got a lot of what we call secondary fruit as well and with supply being so high we will have to drop prices.

“We simply can’t keep up with demand but I could always sell what we have it just depends at what price.

With some supermarkets selling strawberries at $2 a punnet, Foster says prices are naturally lower.

He said a price war like this wasn’t uncommon in the early days of December.

“Lower prices are a result of North Island strawberries coming in to the market but of course things always change in that week before Christmas when things get a bit silly.”

Some strawberries in the Waikato were ready to go a month earlier than normal due to a wetter winter that helped growth.

Foster said Wednesday’s 20mm of rain did not do any damage to crops but it did keep people away.

Ian Foster. Photo by Celeste Lodewyk

Our wet Wednesday

By Jacob Page Marlborough received more rain on Wednesday than the entire month of November.

Around 21mm of rain fell in the 24 hour period near Woodbourne thanks to a low sweeping across the top of the South Island from the Tasman sea, Metservice communications meteorologist, John Law says.

The entire month of November just

20mm of rain fell.

Parts of the Marlborough Sounds received twice the amount of rain.

Stephens Island received 41mm of rain.

“This rain was much needed after an exceptionally dry and windy month in November,” Law says.

He also said there was likely to be more wet weather in store through the early part of next week.

“This is not totally uncommon for

Marlborough this time of year but we’ll be keeping an eye on things with the hope that it settles down and (Marlborough) gets back to some settled weather early in the new week.

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Top Award for medic Blenheim-based medic Michael Cocker has been named the inaugural recipient of the Gordon Watt Memorial Award for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) top medic Warrant Officer Cocker has served for 37 years in the RNZAF. Throughout his career he has embodied excellence and the core values of comradeship, commitment and courage.

He has been deployed on several missions including to Bougainville, East Timor, Kyrgystan and to Indonesia in the wake of the Boxing Day tsunami.

Cocker was presented the award at the Ohakea Air Base by Operational Support Commander Group Captain, Colin Marshall, and the Watt family. He said he was honoured and privileged to be named as the inaugural award recipient.

“When I joined in 1977 my Warrant Officer was Sergeant Watt’s former boss and he instilled in us the values and ethos of those soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. I’ve spent my whole career trying to live up to their standards so to find out I was the award recipient was amazing.”

Watt, a medic orderly remains the only RNZAF service member killed on active service overseas since World War II. He was killed by a land mine in Vietnam on March 1, 1970.

“I’ve been fortunate to deploy to countries where medical assistance has made a real

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CHRISTMAS DINNER ALL SET Johns Kitchen will host its annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday December 17.

Convener Yvonne Dasler said the night attracts close to 200 people and was “one of the biggest parties in Marlborough.

Food will be served at 5.30 with the doors opening at 5pm.

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Blenheim-based Royal New Zealand Air Force warrant officer Michael Cocker, Air Force personnel and Sergeant Watt’s family members honour Watts’ memory with a ceremony at Base Ohakea after Cocker was presented with the first ever Gordon Watt Memorial Award for the RNZAF Top Medic.

difference. When we went to Indonesia to help the tsunami survivors I was the medic on board our C-130 Hercules that airlifted refugees from

Banda Aceh to the capital. It was my job to look after their medical needs during the flight,” Cocker says.

Dairy farmers to feel pinch

By Jacob Page Marlborough dairy farmers will have to tighten their belts while Marlborough as a province will feel the effect of Fonterra slashing the milk price, according to Marlborough Federated Farmers dairy chairperson, Sharon Parkes.

Fonterra cut its farm-gate milk price forecast for the 2014-15 season from $5.30 a kilo of milk solids to $4.70/kg, on Wednesday, amid ongoing global dairy price weakness, that is particularly affecting milk powder.

Parkes said Marlborough dairy farmers would find thing challenging.

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“Most dairy farmers will find this to be tough as a number of expenses have already gone out for the year.

“Fertilisers, silage crops hopefully have already been made

with maize crops already in,” Parkes says.

“Nothing extra will be bought this year so (Blenheim) will feel it eventually. Only the bare necessities will be bought.”

Parkes says many local will farmers were expecting a decrease but would have been shocked at the eventual outcome.

“Farmers have known that this was coming but I am sure they did not expect it to go so low. “Some farmers were expecting under $6 but not well under $5.

Farmers need to talk to their business partners... and plan well for the rest of this season and also the next season.

Farmers must still feed their animals as well as possible. Unfortunately the World market will take some time to come right.

Power was out for about 30 minutes for some residents in Blenheim, on Wednesday morning.

The outage, which began around 10.45am affected Parker St, Hutcheson St, Budge St and Dillons Point Rd.

CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION The Blenheim Baptist Community Church is hosting a Christmas production entitled ‘It’s all about the Baby.’

The show will be held on Friday, December 19 at 7pm, Saturday, December 20 at 5:30pm and Sunday, December 21 at 10am.

Entry is by gold coin.

IWI BOSS WELCOMED New chief executive Butch Bradley was welcomed to top of the South Island iwi Ngati Apa ki te Ra To at Omaka Marae on Monday.

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PRIZE WINNERS The winners of the Terry Ford book ‘It Seems to Me: Philosophy from the Tractor’s Seat’ are Margaret Dunphy and Denis Bateman.

You can collect your copies from the Sun office.

SMITH TO SPEAK Kaikoura list MP Stuart Smith will be speaking at the Scenic Hotel in the new year.

The event is on Monday, February 2, from noon-1:30pm.

For more information contact the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

MOUSTACHE MONEY The Villa Moria Movember team is approaching the $23,000 mark in donations.

The team has now accrued $22,919, second only to the Mitre 10 team, who have raised $37,296.

Donations will continue to be taken until the end of the financial year. To contribute, visit the Movember website.

By Adam Poulopoulos The new owners of the Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge are hoping their new start will allow them to spend more time with their one-year-old son.

Amy and Richie Dickens have moved from Christchurch to take the position.

It is the couple’s first foray into motel ownership.

Amy, a former Marlborough Girls’ College pupil, was a resource management planner in Christchurch, while Richie was working as an E-commerce manager.

Their first day at the Middle Renwick Road motel was November 24.

Richie says the change of lifestyle was to allow the couple to see their son Liam more often.

“For me personally, I missed a lot of stuff while Amy was home with him.

“It was getting to the point where we were going to have to put him in care while we both worked.”

The move has also helped Amy move closer to her parents, who live in Marlborough.

Amy, Richie and Liam Dickens.

The couple had been looking for their own business for a few years.

They first started looking at motels midway through last year, before stumbling on

Knightsbridge a few months ago.

Richie says he hopes the motel continues to be known as a comfortable, homely and family-friendly place to stay.

Late night just for blokes

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim department store is coming to the rescue of men searching for a bit of Christmas inspiration.

Thomas’s is hosting a blokes shopping night aimed at helping men pick the perfect gift for their other halves.

The event is on Thursday, December 18, from 5-7pm.

At the function, staff will be making gift suggestions, modelling clothes and giftwrapping.

Store owner Tim Thomas says with the right gift, men could move past the dog in the

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Temporary Road Closures 31 December 2014 – 1 January 2015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of The Local Government Act 1974 that Liz Davidsons Place, encompassing Queen Street from Arthur Street to High Street, and Charles Street from Thirteenth Lane to Market Street, will be closed to all vehicular Traffic on Wednesday 31 December 2014, from 6.00 pm to 12.30 am on Thursday 1 January 2015, for the purpose of the “Ignite Marlborough” New Year’s Eve celebrations.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

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31 December 2014 – 1 January 2015

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of The Local Government Act 1974 that London Quay Picton, from the High Street to Wellington Street, and Wellington Street to the Northern edge of Endeavour Lane will be closed to all vehicular Traffic on Wednesday 31 December 2014, from 6.00 pm to 2.00 am on Thursday 1 January 2015, for the purpose of the “Ignite Marlborough” New Year’s Eve celebrations.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

ALISTAIR SOWMAN MAYOR

Helping the community to help each other Council allocates $100,000 each year to non-profit community organisations that provide services and activities for the people of Marlborough.

A grants sub-committee of councillors and community representatives consider applications and make recommendations with final decisions made by the full Council. Criteria and eligibility details apply.

In the last round for 2014-15, more than 50 applications were received from diverse groups ranging from services for families and children, environmental activity and sport and recreation providers. Grants range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.

Requests for funding support once again exceeded the funds available.

The list of successful applicants is

Community Grants sub-committee community member Lisa Ivamy and the gardeners, Glynnis Paton, Ian Cameron, Muff Newton and Mary Michat. available at: www.marlborough.govt. nz/Our-Community/Grants-andAwards/Marlborough-District-CouncilCommunity-Grants

Recipients of grants are required to report back on the way money has been spent, detailing what has been achieved for the community.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that London Quay, Picton, from the east side of Auckland Street intersection, east as far as but not including Endeavour Lane, and High Street from the roundabout to the entrance of the Gateway Motel will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Saturday the 17 Day of January 2015 from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm for the purpose of the Picton Maritime Festival.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person other than under the authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Any enquiries should be addressed to Chris Parnell, Marlborough Roads, Phone 03 520 8335.

ALISTAIR SOWMAN MAYOR

Bohally Intermediate School won the top award with its gardening programme which includes its own seedbank supporting the school’s garden where heritage vegetables are grown with plans afoot for a school rainwater retention system.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman presented the runner up award to Renwick School’s Garden to Table project at this year’s School Environment Awards. Renwick School pupils serve meals from their kitchen-restaurant using produce they’ve grown in the school gardens.

Cat trap amnesty Marlborough District Council is requesting the return of any cat trap borrowed to trap wild or stray cats.

If you have a trap belonging to Council, please return it to Council offices in Seymour Street before 12.00 pm on 24 December 2014.

If you are still using the trap please contact: Luke Davies at Council Ph: 03 520 7400

Free parking on Saturdays Only in Council car parks

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Saturday shoppers can park free in Council off-street car parks around Blenheim’s CBD. High Street, Kinross Street and the Alfred Street parking building - there’s no charge to park any time Saturday or Sunday.

Please remember: • The Wynen Street car park is used for the Artisans Market on Saturday mornings.

• Casual parkers should not use leased spaces at any time.

Christmas can be a lonely time for older people who don’t have family or friends close by.

If you live alone, make sure you are not spending the whole day by yourself this Christmas. Get together with a friend and share a meal or exchange small gifts.

Don’t feel reluctant to accept an invitation to neighbours or friends

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Don’t spend Christmas alone or family – or, if you have no plans, extend an invitation to someone else to join your table.

On Wednesday 17 December at 5.30pm a community Christmas dinner will be served at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. Doors open at 5.00 pm for the Christmas buffet and entertainment. Donations welcomed; Ph: 03 578 5395.

Phone: 03 520 7400 Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz

Everyone is welcome at the Blenheim Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. It’s held at the Blenheim Elim Centre, Burleigh Road, at midday on Christmas Day. Phone the Elim Centre 03 578 9053 ext 1 to register.

Transport can be arranged if needed.

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The Sun SANTA LAST MEAL Friday chat with Santa why would his last meal be venison stew? Poor rudolph!!

ROUGH JUSTICE Rough justice. What a joke, steal $90,000 from your employer and get given 12 mths home detention.

Hardly a deterrent is it. Lock the thief up and appeal judge, about time people were held accountable for crimes.

NICE YOUNG STAFF Sunday afternoon at Mitre ten mega, very enjoyable. Nice young staff at checkout, lovely uniforms, well done.

WHERE ARE ALL THE CABS Where’s all the cabs sat nights? At stand others had waited ages so these 2 over 70 yr olds walked home. Not the 1st time.

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Yes i agree about police on the rd dictating the laws, the one major fact is revenue gathering, there is two cops that I know of who hit up every second week around the intersection of maxwell/alabama road pulling car’s up left right & centre making their quotas for that week! Bullying by them is a crime against the taxpayer! yes we know the police do a fine job in all things they are paid for but that’s not one of them, go fight crime but leave the general public alone.

I would like to give the biggest thank you to the most wonderful teachers Mrs Hebbard! you have done an amazing job with J this year, with all the challenges he has had, no amount of words can thank you for your dedication, kindness and understanding, you go above and beyond and it means the world to us, you are one in a million!

There will always be those who waste $$’s on booze, drugs kfc etc but what ya gunna do?? Their kids aren’t to blame, they don’t deserve to go hungry.

FREEDOM CAMPERS Well done council, we will now see a new shower/toilet block built in the back of the I- Site opposite the new camper parks and best of wifi from the I-site server for the tourists.

Please keep the historic station, new cafe and main bus stop free of daily/nightly soiling and obstruction.

Will the I-site staff clean it up each morning? not on their life, they will only be promoting the facility.

The council usually have lights on a REAL tree in Seymour Sq. Who needs a artificial one any way? Let the shop owners do their own thing in town centre - might be interesting, as each would try out do the others.

THANKS BOOTS N ALL Boots n all, thank u for such great friendly service. Always a good job at an affordable price.

Thanks to J & I Cattermole for opening your garden again to help raise funds for the Simply The Breast Dragon boat ladies.

Great event and a worthy cause, well done.

XMAS PARADE TOO LATE

I enjoyed the toy man story. Its nice to see people still making the traditional wooden toys. I will be going there and having a look for myself.

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My first chrissie parade in blenheim my 2 girls were in it marching along with the rest of the paraders it was great then we had 2 get home a 30 min drive 2 tired girls & 1 screaming tired toddler not so great took the pleasure out of being in parade.

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EYESORE They’ve put the ‘Weed’ up are we getting ‘Bill & Ben” plus their ‘Flower Pot” later on outside the clubs...total eyesore now!

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Went to the Blenheim rowing club champs on Saturday. To the person who decorated the xmas tree well done. Come on Council decorated tree in the country, what about one in town.

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Re Barking. To the person who put in the paper last week about barking dogs, stop whinging and go see the dog owners and talk to them.

Just over 5 years for pouring fuel over another human, then set it alight. He died from the burns, sentence should been double at least! No justice-very angry.

GIVE THEM THE AXE We hope the people that buy their wood from these part time firewooders charging cheap prices for their wood undercutting the genuine full time merchants who actually pay their taxes realise sooner than later that it’s best to stick with who they know and are consistent with their price and the quality of the wood they sell.

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Healy nears finish Fairhall School teacher Denyse Healy is on the cusp of completing a teacher fellowship programme to help develop their science teaching skills in schools.

Healy is studying viniculture and oenology at The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research She is one of 11 primary school teachers are close to completing the Teacher Fellowship programme to help develop their science teaching skills.

The teachers have been spending the final two terms of 2014 as Primary Science Teacher Fellows, under a scheme administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand and funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Around 150 teachers have been through the Primary Science Teacher Fellowship programme, since it began in 2009.

“The goal is for these teachers to gain the knowledge and confidence to become the science curriculum leaders within their school,” says Richard Meylan, Manager – Public Engagement and Education at the Royal Society of New Zealand.

“One of the conditions of the Fellowships is that the principal and school must be fully behind the teachers and willing to make science a focus for the school in the year following the Fellowship.

Healy’s course involves field, winery and laboratory research and gives her a better understanding of disease and pest management as well as wine fermentation dynamics.

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Business fast and furious Business has been fast and furious for Mag & Turbo owners Darrell and Tina Bate who opened their new workshop and showroom on Grove Road last Saturday.

“The opening was massive, there were so many people who came and had a look around.

It was quite overwhelming for us and even the crew that came from around the country, they were really impressed,” he says.

Since then, business has been steady with plenty of sales inquiries and the workshop gaining a good momentum.

“There’s definitely been plenty of interest with loads of positive feedback,” Darrell says.

“A lot of people have commented on how rapt they were to see Mag & Turbo finally come to Blenheim.”

The wheel and tyre showroom, “the jewel in the crown”, as Darrell describes it, has the whole spectrum of products on display, including tyres for passenger and four-wheel drive vehicles.

“That’s the beauty of Mag & Turbo, we can fit a whole new set of wheels and tyres, or simply replace one or two tyres,” he says.

The ability to finance with Finance Now has also been a major drawcard, with Darrell

You are invited to attend a Candlelight Remembrance Service to remember loved ones who have passed away.

ALL ARE WELCOME WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER: 7PM The Mayfield Chapel Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets

Mag & Turbo has been busy since it opened.

now pleased to announce that Farmers Cards and Q Cards are also being accepted.

“All in all everything is going really well, better than we thought.”

Orange for a new room A Blenheim boy who was given three months to live nine years ago will get a bedroom makeover thanks to Marlborough tradies with big hearts.

The Child Cancer Foundation has nominated Braden Mason who suffers from a

rare form of inoperable cancer ependemoma.

The illness has affected Braden’s brain and spine to the point where he is no longer able to walk.

His parents have purchased their first home and it is time for Braden to get a new look

room to match his new surroundings.

The 16-year-old’s favourite colour, orange, is likely to feature heavily in the completed look as well as his favourite type of car, Lamborghini.

Painter Sandy Knight is overseeing the project and

looking to get as many businesses involved as possible.

While the key is to makes Braden’s dream come true, the addition of wheelchair ramps is another important feature to try to improve his mobility.

The makeover will be happening in January.

Got a news tip?

Call our reporters Adam, Celeste or Jacob Phoe 5777 868

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 12 December

Saturday 13 December

Sunday 14 December

The Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre Open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 5736868 or Facebook or Tripadvisor pages.

Marlborough Branch The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. Toy Run, Supporting the Salvation Army Toy Appeal, Open to all Roadworthy Motorbikes, Scooters etc.

Entry Fee: Toy or Gift for the Toy Appeal (no soft toys please) Meet at the Woodbourne Tavern - Renwick 11am, Departing 12 noon, BBQ at Destination - Blenheim School, Badges on Sale $10.

Christmas in the Park Pollard Park, Parker St, 5pm – 8pm. Christmas Carols will be sung - song sheets available for all. The evening will full of fun and action for all ages. Food will be available onsite including BBQ sausages and bread, ice cream, coffee, burgers and others. Bring your rug/seating

Awatere Art Group Are holding a exhibition at Yealands Winery, Sea View Road, 10am - 4.30pm, Daily till 30 Dec, free admission. A variety of paintings by local members.

Christmas Variety Show Picton Little Theatre. Friday and Saturday.

“Vinyl Burns” is flying in from Wellington to MC both nights. Tickets $20 or $15 each if you get a group of five or more together. Students $10, Family Ticket $45. Tickets at Take Note Picton or Alyssums in Blenheim. Bar and doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7.30pm.

Marlborough Hospice Have Marlborough artist Michael Ponder and Wellington Artist Richard Ponder with their individual styles in an exhibition 22 Scott Street.

All paintings, prints, art cards and books are for sale. Exhibition Dates: 4th - 20th December 2014. For more details Sandy on 578 1373.

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

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm - 5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

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

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Ph Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

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

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

If you have an event email Tash at The Sun frontdesk@blenheimsun.co.nz

Oliver & 22 Tutus 11am and 7pm, Bookings and Performance at the Marlborough Civic Theatre. Sharon Rennie school of dance. Adults $25, Senior Citizens & Children under 14 $20, under 5’s free.

The Classics Auto Show Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, 10am 5pm, entry $5. 50 invited cars and motorbikes from around Marlborough on display. Many are from private collections that you would not usually see. All profits raised are going to St Johns. Proudly supported by Big Shed Customs and The Sound.

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

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild 1st Saturday of the month at 1.30pm - 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St, Ph Roz 578 2471.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Saturday.

Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am - 10.15am, for information, Ph Huia 021 072 4107.

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

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

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

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

Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Saturday morning (rain or shine). 9.00am to 1.00pm, Wynen Street Carpark (behind Market Street).

Ph: 027 848 0463.

Kapahaka For Youth Blenheim School 6pm - 8pm, All welcome.

A Knight with Sir Graham Henry is a fundraiser for the Awatere Rugby Club. Tuesday the 16th December from 6pm at the Rangitane Cultural Centre. Tickets $55 and includes a 3 course meal. All money raised will go towards earthquake repairs to the club rooms. Tickets are limited and are available from Farmlands or Simon 575 7978.

Marlborough Mountain Bike Club Summer Social Series #4: Awatere Valley, Two courses. One is an easier out and back ride and suitable for children over eight. The other ride is Grade 3. Meet at NEW WORLD supermarket car park ready to drive at 8.30am. All welcome.

Intent is to be back in town by 1pm. Contact: Peter Webster 021 030 6577 or Kevin Wilson 027 461 4941 Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick, Morning worship 9.30am, Rev Steve Allcutt Ph 572 8850.

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek, Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Rev Derek Ph 578 5050.

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

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

Tramping Club Mary Ph 5728762.

Christmas in the Park Pollard Park, Parker St, 5pm – 8pm. Christmas Carols will be sung - son g sheets available for all. The evening will full of for all ages. Food will be fun and action available onsite including BBQ sausages and bread, ice cream, coffee, burgers and oth ers. Bring your rug/ seating.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, Ph 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm - 4pm, 7 Hale Street, Dave Ph 577 8679.

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

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club Brayshaw 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.

The Classics Auto Show 0, 10am - 5pm, Marlborough Lines Stadium 200 torbikes from mo and cars entry $5. 50 invited lay. Many are around Marlborough on disp would not you t tha s ion ect from private coll are going to St usually see. All profits raised Shed Customs Big by ted por sup y Johns. Proudl and The Sound.

QUEEN IT’S A KINDA MAGIC

Summon the Heroes 31st January 2015 @ 5.00pm Adult $27.00 Conc (65+) $22.00 Child (u16) $12.00 Family (2a,2c) $68.00

Sunday 3rd May 2015 @ 7.00pm Adult Early Bird Prices until 24th Dec $51.00 Adult $61.00 Child (u13) $32.00 Groups (6+) $56.00pp

GOURMET PARADISE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

DENNIS LOCORRIERE PRESENTS DR HOOK

Sunday 18th January 2015 @ 6.45pm Adult $25.00 Conc (65+) $23.00 Child (u15) $12.00

Saturday 14th March 2015 @ 8.00pm A Reserve $85.00 B Reserve $79.90 Child (u18) $57.00

OLIVER & 22 TUTUS Sat 13th Dec @ 11.00am & 7.00pm Adult $25.00 Conc (65+) $20.00 Child (u15) $20.00 Child under 5 Free

Purchase from The Floor Pride Civic Theatre or Take Note, Picton PHONE (03) 520 8560, book@mctt.co.nz Prices include booking fee Some Fees May Apply

Up and Coming

NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND NZ

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Picton Christmas Parade Picton Foreshore, 2pm - 5pm. A fun family Christmas Parade for the local community and businesses to join in and enjoy the festive feeling of Christmas. A small concert with local school children will follow with the Prize Giving for the Best decorated floats - First, Second and Third.

Get ready for the weekend with our list of what’s on!

Tuesday 5th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Admit One: $85.00

www.mctt.co.nz book@mctt.co.nz • (03) 520 8560

MOSCOW BALLET LA CLASSIQUE SLEEPING BEAUTY Tuesday 19th May 2015 @ 7.30pm Wednesday 20th May 2015 @ 7.30pm EARLY BIRD PRICE until 5th January 2015 Adult $82.00 Conc (65+) $72.00 Child (u16) $62.00 Group (6+) $82.00pp

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Puppies are NOT just for Christmas.

Are you prepared for the new arrival?

Puppies love to chew on all sorts of things, it is important to get them their own toys, small stuffed toys or squeaky toys.

Planning and preparation for puppy care, routine, responsibility, exercise and rules are all very important and requires patience.

Remember that you are legally responsible for your dog and you must take all responsible steps to ensure it does not endanger, intimidate, injure or otherwise cause distress to any persons.

Puppies are cute.

However they grow very quickly.

Dogs generally live for about 11 years – are you prepared for this responsibility!

Puppies continually develop behavioural patterns so socialising is vital, this helps puppies learn acceptable behaviour and gain confidence.

Puppies are adorable – how suitable is your home? This new environment needs to be safe to live, play and explore in.

Proudly brought to you by the Marlborough District Council Animal Control in conjunction with the SPCA.

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Mall’s grand opening

Ashleigh Meadowcroft of Antarctic Yoghurt welcomes people to their grand opening on Sunday.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk There is something very exciting planned for Mariners Mall in Picton this Sunday.

The mall is hosting its ‘grand opening day’ to showcase three if its newest additions, Shipwrecks, Antarctic Yoghurt and Red Salt Cafe, Bar and Restaurant.

The event kicks off at 10am and runs through to 2pm, and will feature live music, free food samples, craft stalls and clowns, Father Christmas, face painting and a huge amount of prizes and giveaways.

Up for graps will also be a food hamper, Scenic Hotel dinner vouchers and a grand prize of a night’s accommodation for two at any Scenic Hotel Group property with bubbles on arrival and breakfast.

For those who have been waiting to see the newly expanded Shipwrecks, you will not be disappointed as entry will be free during the grand opening.

Shipwrecks is the first commercial children’s play area in Marlborough, and has already proved a hit with families since its opening earlier in the year.

The mall’s newest addition, Antarctic Yoghurt, will be officially opened and the public is encouraged to sample the range of frozen yoghurts and sorbets on offer.

Also new to the mall is the Red Salt Cafe, Bar and Restaurant. Manager and head chef Ashley Guy, assistant manager Ashleigh Meadowcroft and their team will be welcoming people and tempting them with their new and delicious summer menu.

Mariners Mall was first opened in 1987 and is owned by Earl and Lani Hagaman, who have also been involved with the recent redesign.

Picton Christmas parade highlight and star of the show, Father Christmas is set for this Sunday’s event.

Picton sees seal pups Picton is been an unexpected home to several seal pups this week Picton Department of Conservation ranger Wendy Sullivan says the newly weaned pups can prove quite adventurous.

“One pup ventured 250m up Wellington St while another checked out the playground on the foreshore.

“The closest seal breeding colony is the Stephens and Trio Islands, although it is possible they have travelled as far as Kaikoura.

“They are looking a bit skinny as still learning the hunting techniques that will put them in good stead for the rest of their lives.

DOC is asking people to keep 10m away from the pups at all times and to keep dogs under control as they need their rest.

Right: One of the seal pups that have made themselves comfortable in Picton over the past week.

Christmas elves at last year’s Picton Christmas parade.

Picton Christmas parade Just when you thought the parade excitement was over, Picton is set to host its annual Christmas parade and concert this Sunday starting at 2:30pm.

The concert will be held on the Picton Foreshore and there

will be face painting and fun balloons for children, and food and drinks available for purchase.

The prizes for the ‘best community floats’ and the ‘best business floats’ will be awarded around 2:45pm.

Grovetown memorial A memorial is to be set up at Grovetown School to remember those from the area who lost their lives in The Great War. The memorial, set up with assistance from the Fields of Remembrance Trust, will feature 10 crosses marked with the names of the 10 Grovetown School soldiers who passed away, and a newly repainted monument, which cur-

rently sits on the school grounds.

The 10 are among the 922 soldiers from around Marlborough who lost their lives in World War One. Similar memorials are being set up in different communities around Marlborough as recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

Back: Marlborough RSA vice-president Rod Shoemark, president John Forrest and Mayor Alistair Sowman and front: Grovetown School siblings Abbie Large, 8, and Thomas Large, 9.

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STOLEN Suzuki Auxiliary Boat Motor 6hp, 4 stroke, the Fin/Skeg has been snap pe d off, so will be easy to identify. Any information please ph 027 680 5800.

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Our kitchen is getting an upgrade for our NEW MENU so Raupo Cafe will be CLOSED at 3pm Sunday 14th December and CLOSED Monday 15th December.

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CHRISTMAS tidy up gardening, watering etc, call Jenny 577 9567 or 027 304 6363.

Need to say ‘Thank You’ to someone Hotel d’Urville Gift Vouchers from $50

Alterations and Repairs

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

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We will REOPEN Tuesday 16th as usual at 7.30am.

ST JOHN COMMUThursday NITY SHOP needs your support, Cocktails with doat nations of good quality items to sell, clothing, Bric Brac, Books etc.

11 Boyce Street. Ph 578 1754.

Merci for all your support!

Redwood Market

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D OES your garden need watering while you are away? call Jenny 577 9567 or 027 304 6363.

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Garden Maintenance Wool

Garden Plants, Produce and Craft.

Saturday Mornings Redwood Town

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Just ask we may be able to source items for you. twizelnz@ihug.co.nz 022 1995 100 1 Whitney Street Open Tues - Thurs 10am - 2pm Can open outside these hours for loyal customers.

Home Garden or lifestyle block • Hedge /Shrubs • Maintenance • Rubbish removal Havelock/Blenheim area

Ph David 027 215 1582

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TRIPLE Burner BBQ, stainless steel lid with temp gauge, additinal burner on the side, very good order- offers. Ph 578 3877

Christmas Trees for Sale

Live Christmas trees, we have Radiata and Douglas for sale this year.

You can choose and mark for later pickup, or take now.

Long lasting Douglas $50.00 Radiata $45.00 Call David or Gene 572 9042 or 027 276 2413

property for sale

SITUATIONS VACANT - ENGINEERING CLERICAL ADMINISTRATOR - (WORKSOPS) We are seeking a good organiser with well-honed computer skills to fill a new position, assisting the Works and Operations Supervisor.

You’ll be the conduit between the crews doing work in the field and the council’s assets management system, ensuring that our infrastructure continues to work well and providing general administrative and clerical support.

You’ll also be managing the teams’ roading requests for worksites and setting up and running an inventory system for the depot.

The Marlborough District Council has more than $1 billion’s worth of infrastructure in the district, and WorksOps is a key part of keeping all those assets working well for the people of Marlborough.

This new position provides clerical and administrative support for the WorksOps supervisor. It will include helping staff with the completion of electronic timesheets; using the asset management system to assess work orders sent to WorksOps crew/staff; prioritising and scheduling work for staff; checking the relative data required is completed on the work order when work is completed; processing corridor access requests including providing traffic management plans for work sites; and assisting staff with the preparation of as built plans for work sites showing infrastructure located or installed.

In addition, the position will assist with stock control at the depot store.

No formal qualifications are required for this job, but you will need to have a high level of competency in computer applications, a sound level of literacy and numeracy, and experience in engineering or construction industry administration.

Applications close at midday on Monday 15 December 2014.

Apply online at www.marlborough.govt.nz or, alternatively, direct your application, including a completed application form, to vacancy@marlborough.govt.nz.

For further information you are welcome to contact annie.percy@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Phone 578 6522 devonnursery@xtra.co.nz

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situations vacant Mature minded person required to assist with the daily duties at Picton House B & B, for the summer season. Ph 573 6429

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Due to high demand and increased growth, the Speights Ale House Blenheim is looking for Chefs with kitchen experience.

We are a 7 day a week family owned and operated business serving up ‘generous to a fault’ fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You will need to be passionate, dedicated, a great team player and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Full training will be given.

This is a great opportunity to grow and gain further skills.

These are long term positions providing stable employment in an established iconic restaurant.

Day roles available with excellent hours with great staff benefits!

Email an application TODAY - no phone enquiries. john@alehouseblenheim.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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SITUATIONS VACANT – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OFFICER – (FULL TIME) Marlborough covers a huge area from Clarence in the south to d’Urville Island in the north and with 20 per cent of New Zealand’s coastline in the expanse of the Marlborough Sounds in between.

As a unitary authority, the council is responsible for the integrated management of natural and physical resources of the region, as well as controlling the impact of land use within the district. That covers a diverse range of issues, from winery waste projects and frost fans to marine farms and water quality.

This could be your opportunity to join our team, and help maintain this unique environment.

The Marlborough District Council is seeking applications for a permanent full-time Environmental Protection Officer.

This position is responsible for ensuring a high standard of environmental protection and compliance is maintained within the Marlborough region, through the monitoring of resource consents and responding to customer complaints.

The successful applicant will possess a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, sound judgment and decision making skills, excellent interpersonal skills are a must for the successful candidate.

Additionally the successful applicant will have a commitment to customer service, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in science, particularly environmental science, planning, or legal experience are preferred.

The Council can offer you: • Valuable experience in a wide range of compliance activities • An opportunity to help protect Marlborough’s unique environment • The enjoyment that comes from working with a range of industries and the community to achieve positive outcomes.

Applications close at midday on Monday 22 December 2014.

Applications, including the Council’s application form to be directed to vacancy@marlborough.govt.nz.

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ANSWERS - DECEMBER 12 ISSUE Across: 1 Chess, 4 Consumed, 9 Select, 14 Meals, 15 Give a dog a bad name, 17 Mania, 18 Lot, 19 Oppress, 20 Prisoners, 21 Glossy, 24 Brainwash, 25 Normal, 26 Comedy, 29 Belittling, 31 Tap, 32 Untrue, 33 Beta, 35 Ass, 37 Prod, 39 Freewheel, 40 Interlace, 41 Mourn, 42 Swaddled, 47 Immodest, 51 Ashes, 55 Fattening, 56 Criticism, 58 Sage, 59 Era, 60 Rare, 61 Zealot, 62 Rue, 63 Advertised, 66 Puddle, 67 Stupid, 69 Vegetable, 72 Scaled, 73 Cathedral, 75 Plateau, 77 Pie, 80 Eerie, 81 Strong-arm tactics, 82 River, 83 Roamed, 84 Everyone, 85 Angst.

Down: 2 Hairpiece, 3 Swear, 5 Orgy, 6 Siberia, 7 Mad as a hatter, 8 Drawn, 9 Shearer, 10 Lime, 11 Candle, 12 Sally, 13 Ashtray, 14 Mansion, 16 Distasteful, 22 Endive, 23 Captain, 24 Blinded, 25 Napalm, 27 Elevate, 28 Custom, 30 Gown, 32 Use up, 34 Agent, 36 Trio, 38 Row, 42 Safer, 43 Altered, 44 Deep, 45 Exited, 46 Sheet, 48 Memorabilia, 49 Despise, 50 Sag, 51 Agility, 52 Scared, 53 Give evidence, 54 Diva, 57 Invite, 64 Entrances, 65 Cleaver, 66 Prepare, 68 Praised, 70 Granary, 71 Weirdo, 72 Serve, 74 Horse, 76 Titan, 78 Ream, 79 Omen.

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Friday FACT

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Births This Week

Death Notices

BLEE-Van LENT: Flynn Seamus Robert Van (6lb 7oz) and Sarskia Wendy Sarah Savarnya (5lb 14oz) November 13, 2014

BRODIE, Paul Arthur Silke: R.N.Z.A.F WW2 Sqn Ldr 437263 M.B.E M.I.L (Ret) December 8, 2014

D’AUVERGNE: Harriet Jameson (7lb 11oz) November 24, 2014 HOURA: Pearl Te Waikana Anne (7lb 15oz) December 7, 2014

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KIM: Baby Girl (8lb 11oz) December 8, 2014 POWER: Maxx (7lb 11oz) December 7, 2014

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NORTHAGE, Sybil Renee: November 29, 2014 PRATT, Nigel Stanley: December 7, 2014 SCOTT, Margaret Stewart: December 6, 2014

EVANS, Margarette Lillian: Our darling Mum and Nana passed away, quietly, in her sleep on December 10 2014 at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 88th year.

Widow of Buster Evans, mother and mother-in-law of Shelley (Invercargill) and Kevin Jenkins (deceased), and Jan and Paul Burrough (Blenheim). Nana of Karen and Bruce Christie, Michelle and Andre Reynolds, and Simon Jenkins; Sarah and Richard Steer, Daniel Burrough and Wendy Webster, Rachel and Eddie Sharples, Bethany Burrough and Richard Kingsford; a loved Gran Nan of her 10 great-grandchildren and a much loved aunty. Messages to the Evans family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimer’s Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to c/- 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A service to celebrate Margarette’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11am Saturday December 13, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN, FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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DOWNS, Stuart (Stu) Laurence: December 2, 2014

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CHAYTOR, Susan: December 6, 2014

MOLLOY, Maysie Winifred

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the six letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There's at least one six-letter word.

TODAY Good 14 Very Good 18 Excellent 23 Solution 334: Ani, ant, ante, anti, ate, ave, eat, eta, etna, naive, NATIVE, nave, neat, net, nit, tai, tan, tea, ten, tin, tine, vain, van, vane, vat, vein, vent, vet, via, vie, vine.

ACROSS 47 Lacking due decency (8) Board game (5) Ate (8) Pick out (6) Repasts (5) A bad reputation is remembered (4,1,3,1,3,4) Craze (5) Auction item (3) Keep in subservience (7) Inmates (9) Shiny and smooth (6) Indoctrinate (9) Usual (6) Funny play (6) Disparaging (10) Gentle blow (3) False (6) Greek B (4) Donkey (3) Poke (4) Coast unpowered (9) Entwine, weave (9) Grieve (5) Wrapped in clothes, of babies (8)

BROWN, Yvonne (nee Page): November 25, 2014

MASON, Zeita Marion: December 4, 2014

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Friday December 12, 2014

Where were you?

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As we get closer to Christmas its human nature to look back over the past year and remember what we’re thankful for. From a New Zealand sport point of view, there has been no shortage of candidates.

Despite all the golden moments from the Commonwealth Games, the All Blacks’ season, Lydia Ko’s growth, our rowing supremacy and the juggernaut that is Valerie Adams, one moment sticks out beyond the rest.

Much like the Melbourne Cup, Brendon McCullum’s triple-ton stopped a nation. Wellingtonians flocked to the Basin Reserve in work attire, cheering every ball he negotiated. For cricket tragics

ATHLETICS The Marlborough Harriers senior athletics group have their final meet on Tuesday before the Christmas break.

They meet again on January 6.

FOOTBALL The Nelson Marlborough Falcons have gone equal top of the ASB Youth League standings with a 2-1 win over fellow table-toppers Waitakere United in Auckland.

The Falcons have two round-robin matches to go. They play Auckland City in Nelson on Sunday.

the cut shot he played to bring it up has become one of those ‘where were you?’ moments.

For new Sun reporter Jacob Page, the moment represents one of the great near-misses. Based at the Basin for the first three days of the test, he saw the Black Caps completely outplayed by India.

Halfway through the third day New Zealand was 94/5, about 150 runs away from making India bat again. McCullum brought up his century by the close of play, but the rearguard action couldn’t last forever. He left Wellington and, less than two days later, started kicking himself.

It was a special moment – an individual reaching 300 for New

Zealand in a test match was one of the last great unscaled peaks of our summer game. McCullum was hardly the most likely candidate – consistently inconsistent, brash and overly aggressive – all that faded away. It took him 559 balls and nearly 13 hours to compile his masterpiece. But the whole experience was much more than that. It had been 23 years since Martin Crowe made 299 at the same ground, and with McCullum’s achievement the two-decade wait for redemption became cathartic rather than crippling.

Hadlee’s 9/52 is still the bowling benchmark – will it ever be beaten?

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Freeman loses lead Marlborough driver Dyson Freeman had a difficult weekend at the third round of the South Island Formula Ford Series in Invercargill on Sunday.

After having problems with his gearbox, Freeman could only qualify 13th for the three-race weekend.

After finishing sixth and eighth in the first two races, a DNF in the final race saw him lose his lead in the Class Two standings to Michael Collins from Christchurch.

Freeman’s next meeting is from January 16-18 at Ruapuna, before the series moves back to Invercargill for the penultimate meet the next weekend.

The final round is in Timaru at the end of March.

Sheat sets records Young sprinter Lucy Sheat broke a slew of records at the NZ Secondary Schools Champs over the weekend.

Sheat broke the senior, junior and youth Women’s Tasman Centre 200 metre records, running 24.90 seconds.

Right: Dyson Freeman at an earlier meet.

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Marchers second in South Island Blenheim’s Shontae Allstars under-12 marching team has set its sights on the national championships in March after finishing second at the South Island event, in Dunedin at the weekend.

Co-coach Natasha McCracken said the team was pumped up to put in a good performance with their display march and delivered the ideal performance.

The team has been going a lot better this year and I could just tell while we were waiting to go out there that they wanted to show what they could do with their (three minute) routine.”

The national event will be held in Christchurch.

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