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Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk In 2011 the Sun featured Blenheim triplets Ben, Stella and Jack Clark on the front cover of one of its Christmas issues.

Three years on, Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk revisited the Clark family and captured this image of them now three-and-a-half.

Parents Angela and Jason say the triplets, along with big sister Nina are looking forward to Christmas.

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Blenheim triplets Ben, Stella and Jack Clark.

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WE’VE BEEN CARING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MARLBOROUGH SINCE 1869.

The Sun’s management and staff wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Thanks to everyone for your support!

Our holiday issue will be delivered on December 31st and our first issue for 2015 will be January 7.

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Next adventure never far away Continued from page 1 Asked what they are wishing for the most from Father Christmas this year, Stella excitedly calls out “a butterfly and unicorn”, while Jack says “a red truck or car” and Ben “a train”.

When the triplets celebrated their first Christmas, Angela told the Sun she planned to begin a tradition of creating a yearly photo book recording their milestones.

That has been a tradition she still upholds, as well as letting Ben, Stella and Jack choose a Christmas decoration each year.

“This year we had a train, a car and a fairy castle chosen for the tree,” she laughs.

Described as “very busy little children”, Angela says the triplets love their time at preschool and swimming lessons.

They are also very keen to trail behind sister Nina, who enjoys playing ‘teachers’ with them and pretends they are her students.

“They are also very mischievous,” Angela laughs.

“Jack was put into time out and when everything went quiet I went to investigate and found Stella and Ben had dragged a table from one room to the bedroom door and were standing on it to let their brother out.

“So they are a very close unit, always hatching plans together with Stella as the main instigator of mischief,” she says.

Ben, Stella and Jack Clark featured as eight-month-olds on the cover of the Sun’s Christmas issue in 2011.

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“Finally” was the phrase as Blenheim 10-year-old Nikkita Hanaray looked at her new hair cut.

The free-spirited girl who was on the front page of last Wednesday’s Sun got her head shaved in support of her Mum Ronnie and Aunty Loraine who have both suffered from breast cancer this year.

“It’s perfect,” she says. It feels so good to have it done, now I’ll go and try it out in the pool.”

Mum, Ronnie says her daughter was determined to get it done but she was quietly pleased it had taken place one day after the end of the school year as she now had six weeks to grow it back before the start of the next school year.

Nikkita had raised $385 so far for the cause, with Hair Studio on Maxwell Rd doing the shave for free and making a contribution.

Her givealittle.co.nz page closes on December 29 with the aim it will get to $500.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Old homestay makes way

By Adam Poulopoulos The old White House Homestay in Picton was demolished last week, but not before some of its old inhabitants visited one last time.

The building, at 114 High Street, was removed on Wednesday to make way for Picton’s new health care hub, which will house the Picton Medical Centre and potentially other healthcare providers.

Completed in 1928, the building was bought by the Stevensons, Gwen and Tony, after they moved from Reefton in 1964.

The couple formed a guest house upstairs and lived on the ground floor with their five children.

Gwen kept the building after Tony passed away in the Erebus disaster, selling it in 2007.

On Wednesday Gwen and three of her children, Rochelle, Janine and Kent, went through the building one last time before demolition.

Gwen says after getting a phone call from Rochelle she decided to make a visit.

“I knew it was being demolished but when she rang and said it was coming down I hung up. I couldn’t speak.”

She says the children slept in bunk beds

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THEATRE GETS GOVERNMENT FUNDS Blenheim’s new ASB Theatre has been given a $500,000 Government grant.

The grant was given by Lottery Community Facilities Fund.

The $17.5m construction work on the Hutcheson St property is expected to be completed by October next year. Another $2.5m was being spent on engineers and architects, seats, sound and lighting.

The old White House site. to make up for the lack of space, and she planted the trees at the back of the section about 40 years ago.

She says there was something supernatural about the building too.

“It was haunted. It was definitely haunted.

“It was nothing terrible, but some of the guests got quite frightened.

“It didn’t worry any of us, but it was a bit peculiar.”

Picton Medical Centre employees are expected to move out of their existing 71 High Street site by the middle of next year, but they hold the lease for their current premises until the end of 2015 should they need it.

BIG TURN OUT More than 200 people turned out to enjoy an early Christmas dinner at John’s Kitchen.

The kitchen closed on Friday and would reopen on February 2.

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Cat’s broken leg serves as reminder “Cats and kittens are for life, not just for Christmas,” the message from SPCA Marlborough centre manager Kaycee Polkinghorne.

“We do not recommend pets as gifts but if they are to be given then the new owner should be aware of the animal, and understand the responsibilities around pet ownership.

“We have a large number of cats and kittens coming into our care that people have dumped as they can no longer These x-ray images show how severely broken a cat’s leg was when care for them or are moving it was brought into SPCA Marlborough, before being repaired. address and circumstances birth the next day in the centre’s lands Veterinary Centre for have changed,” she says. care, and another which had a carrying out the surgery and Kaycee refers to a recent case covering the majority of the where five cats came from a severely broken leg requiring costs involved in repairing the single address, including one surgery. heavily pregnant who gave “We are so grateful to Spring- broken leg, it was a huge help

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“SPCA also wishes to remind people that it it is an offence for an owner or person in charge of an animal to desert the animal in circumstances in which no provision is made to meet its physical, health, and behavioural needs.

“Penalties include imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both,” she says.

Stray cats remain an ongoing problem and Kaycee urges owners to ensure their pets are micro chipped so they can be returned if they do stray.

“Also desexing cats will prevent unwanted litters of kittens.”

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STATION FOR SALE The Picton Railway Station, on Auckland Street, is up for sale.

The building, which currently houses a Subway, tavern, backpackers and rental car company, will be sold by deadline sale by February 20 next year.

Bayleys Marlborough are dealing with the sale.

CONTACT DETAILS The Sun reported on the locally-made Sockson machine, which helps with putting socks on, last Friday.

For more information on contacting Mike Milligan visit the website: www.yoursockson. com.

Dentice says positivity to continue

By Adam Poulopoulos A Blenheim real estate agent says the town has shown signs of bouncing back after tough financial circumstances, and sees no reason that will not continue next year.

Geoff Dentice, of Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate, has reported 2014 is one of the best years since he moved to Blenheim in 2001.

“It’s been a very good year. Not especially, but good and sound and particularly busy, with plenty of sales and leasing.

“A year ago you’d put a commercial property on the market and have a bit of interest, but now you’ve got a lot of interest every time.

“It’s been very strong and is building after the global financial crisis.”

Dentice says interest has been high in the heavy industry sector, and the business parks at Cloudy Bay and Riverlands have

Geoff Dentice.

both filled up during the last 12 months.

He says light industry, like on Timandra Place, had been less successful earlier in the year.

“In an election year people were conservative, because there was uncertainty there, but things picked up after the election.”

He says with a stable government in place, earthquake strengthening to be completed in the CBD and the continuing development of the wine industry bringing confidence, positivity is expected to continue.

Work on one of the larger projects, the health hub at the old Number One Shoes building on Queen Street, began recently.

“That’s going to bring 70 people there every day they don’t have at the moment – no matter how you look at it it’ll be positive for cafes and hospitality businesses,” Dentice said.

“I’d love to see the building filled with retail, but this is probably the next best alternative.”

The hub is expected to be completed in the middle of next year.

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After several years operating a rural post run, a local couple have set sail on a new venture.

Pete and Ange Walters are the new owners of Marlborough Marine, 15 minutes north of Blenheim at Koromiko, taking over at the start of the month.

They take over from Don and Jo McCulloch, who owned the business for the last 17 years.

The business has an experienced six-strong staff and clientele from around the country, and is Marlborough’s only Yamaha dealer, selling both outboards and genuine parts and accessories.

With its mobile servicing unit now up-andrunning, Pete says they are ready for action.

“It’s manic at Christmas time, but I’d rather learn to swim at the deep end rather than the shallow one.”

Recently when seeking a change of lifestyle, the couple saw an attractive business proposition in Marlborough Marine.

“We saw a great product, good customers and the crowning glory was the quality crew already on board,” Pete said.

The business has been rebranded, but he says other than that, it is 100 percent business as usual.

Hunter’s marketing and NZ sales manager Jeremy Adsett and winery owner Jane Hunter display the new snack packs.

New direction for Hunter’s wines Hunter’s Wines are heading in a new direction, following the closure of their restaurant last month.

The winery has launched platters and snack packs, to be consumed in the restaurant or taken away, in place of larger meals.

Wine flights, where customers can taste three wines in the restaurant or the garden, have also been started.

With furniture rearranged, winery owner Jane Hunter says the changes

have been made to promote a more casual dining experience.

“With the garden always open and looking good we didn’t want to have it closed.

“People can sit out there, enjoy the garden and relax.”

Under the new arrangement, the restaurant will be open from 11am3pm seven days a week after the New Year break.

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Christmas grotto Men, women and children, many in costume, packed out the Railway Station Bar and Café for the ‘A Christmas Delight’ fundraiser over the weekend.

Santa Claus and his band of elves and fairies travelled from Picton to Blenheim by train on Sunday, and were greeted by the Salvation Army Band, who played Christmas carols.

Later, children got a chance to enter Santa’s grotto and talk to the man himself.

Endeavour Park Picton chairman Cliff Bowers with the pavilion’s first life member, Graham Gosling.

New logo released Endeavour Park Pavilion unveiled their new logo at a ceremony in Picton on Saturday night.

The logo, which was created to be more of a reflection on the community, bears the colours of the sea, water, bushes and fields of the Marlborough Sounds.

The logo and pavilion are both sponsored by Port Marlborough.

At the same ceremony, Picton Business Group chairman Graham Gosling was presented with the pavilion’s first life membership.

More photos on page 12.

All proceeds from the event are going to Hospice Marlborough.

This is the third year the event has been held, with last year’s edition based at Pioneer Church in Renwick.

Organiser Marie Parnwell says this year’s event was the most successful yet, and that was down to the public.

“When I saw this building (the café) I had a vision, and now the people of Marlborough have brought that to fruition.”

More photos on page 12.

Getting into the Christmas spirit: Back: Ellie Parnwell, Marion Gargiulo, Marie Parnwell, Lucy Gane, Liz Gane and Leana Parnwell and front: Amelia Parnwell, Leah Wearing and Rose Stuart.

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Lachie and Julie Marshall with a joint Paul Harris Fellowship. Photo provided.

Couple honoured Blenheim couple Lachlan and Julie Marshall were recently bestowed with a huge honour, rewarding them for their service to the Marlborough community.

The Rotary Club of Blenheim South honoured Lachlan and Julie Marshall at its Christmas meeting on Tuesday with a joint Paul Harris Fellowship, for their unstinting and meritorious Community Service Club president Peter Edwards says since being posted to Blenheim through the Salvation Army church, they have immersed themselves in serving the community.

“This we applaud them, however this couple has gone much further in ministering to and serving the Blenheim and wider community at large,” he says.

Some of the community support and projects they have worked on include street clean-ups in the poorer areas of Blenheim, aiding in the set up of emergency shelter and accommodation for those in need and support for the disadvantage through the community food bank and Sallies shop, plus many more.

Lachlan also spearheaded the firewood for the elderly and infirm project, one he was very proud of.

“No is a word that doesn’t feature in their vocabulary. Their response is more “how can we help?”.

“Their practical attitude has enhanced the Salvation Army profile in Blenheim,” Peter says.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

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

Q: How will you be celebrating Christmas this year?

Cynthia Brooks Blenheim

Les Whiteside Blenheim

Margot Wilson Blenheim

Peter Yealands Blenheim

Pam McCormick Blenheim

Basking in the love and laughter of family, reading (anything but Council papers), taking long walks, finding a beach (or two), quality time with Graham and mentally preparing for the year of service ahead.

This year Katrina and I will be spending Christmas with my father and my step mother in Australia, they are both in their 80’s.

Christmas is a time for family and in particular children and grand children.

A relaxed extended family Christmas & New Year in Marlborough with lots of outdoor recreation, and our main Christmas get together on Sunday 28, once everyone has arrived-involving four generations of family.

I plan to spend Christmas day with my extended family, a tradition I am keen to foster from Boxing Day through to New Year. I plan to take some time off to teach my grandchildren how to catch fish in our lovely sounds, then I guess its back to work.

This year we are returning to Ashburton to spend Christmas with close family. Christmas has always been about people - treasured family and friends and being with people we love!

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A man murders several people and gets a bonus plus celebrity status on television.

Another man rides his quad bike on his own farm and gets a $10,000 fine which will take him the same years to pay off.

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Buy local Police doing a great job

Why at this time of year are local supermarkets selling red onions from the USA? Local red onions are everywhere.

People stop complaining about the cops.

They do a great job protecting our community & keeping us safe. It can’t b an easy job. If you abide by the law I don’t see the problem.

No WOF-No REG. Re: Lurking Police Budge St - poor area? Whatever! There are alot of working people around this area, ‘poor people” as you put it are everywhere, not just streets you named. The police are everywhere as I travel round Blenheim alot for my job & yes I live in 1 of those so called ‘poor areas’ and I ain’t poor.

Loss maker What a loss maker the train between Picton and CHCH no wonder they can not afford to fix the ferries.

Poor taxpayer John A

Spoilt Xmas I hope the thief that took Xmas presents from the door at Springlands is happy that they have spoilt two little girls xmas. That was a very mean & horrible thing to do.

Speed signs To the road workers that are doing the new road between Seddon and Blenheim, it would be nice if u leave the 30km and 50km signs in the same place for the whole day please. No wonder people especially the locals who drive through everyday keep getting hit for tickets for going 50km in a 30km zone cause they never know what speed it is.

Yes, you do hurt the all who pay for the privileges of car ownership & insurance, when you drive your wreck! Not just the poor abuse their obligations.

Awesome carvings Loving the carvings in Duncannon and Maxwell Rd trees. Awesome job.

Absolute mess

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Have you seen the absolute mess the council have dumped on Picton call the sun lounger. Utter disgrace they should be ashamed.

Thanks Tyreland Tyreland on Main Street - Thanks for the awesome service fitting tyres to XR6 today.

Nice touch to find goody bag!

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You can pay your fine on the spot using cellphone banking. Just not while in the drivers seat. ‘Carching’

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Quad safety

Far more 2 quad safety than helmets.

Thousands of quads in nz used every day in all sorts of applications. Fantastic tool, but like many machines in nz, pushed 2 the max. Helmets in many cases r a danger in themselves, cut down viz, can’t hear. Unbearable in hot temps, impossible to get one to fit properly, so no use in impact. Head injuries aren’t a big percent of quad deaths. Operator Licensing after participation in stringent training (not t he pathetic training courses that deal in nzqa credits that a 5 year old cld pass) better option. Safety inspectors who have spent their lives sitting on their butts in front of a computer r the biggest hazard of all.

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Good people Dear Ed, I’d like to share an incident of a couple of weeks ago that really reinstalled my faith in the goodness of men and the strength of this community.

I’m visiting Blenheim from uni and recently a friend took me to Boots ‘n’ All to have a key cut.

Unfortunately the friend had a seizure on the premises - shattering a glass cabinet and potentially damaging stock.

The sight was terrifying. However, the staff were absolutely superb and I’d really like to commend their kindheartedness.

They took clothes from their own backs as well as stock from the shelves to ensure my friend was warm and safe.

They made no fuss about the damage and gave me a sugary drink for the shock.

They then telephoned an ambulance when we’d waited twenty minutes for the one I called.

They cut my key for free because I’d “had enough excitement for one day” and were nothing but kind and patient when the paramedic arrived and wished us well on our journey to the hospital!

I’m so grateful to these kind folk and am sure karma has something stellar in store for them!

Sarah

Re: Cruise market Dear Ed. This is in support of my colleagues at the market, I totally agree at what they are saying.

In my view I think the time table for the bus tours to the wineries should be changed, so that the cruise ship passengers get a look in at the market before setting off, we see them looking at us and I know that they would like to see us and our carefully designed goods that are on display, why don’t the bus company compromise with the Lions and organise an agreement.

I too am disappointed.

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COUNCIL NEWS Children’s Library Blenheim

Special guest Levity Beet

Children’s inventive singer and entertainer, Levity Beet, will be appearing at the Children’s Library, Blenheim, on Friday 16 January at 10.30 am. Come and join the fun.

Entry to the concert is a can of food per family – to be donated to the Marlborough Community Food Bank

Stories and craft sessions for January

Stories and craft sessions will be held at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout January at 10.30 am.

All ages are welcome to attend these sessions – no need to register!

Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 – Aquatic Centre Holiday hours The Aquatic Centre pool hours over Christmas and New Year: Christmas Eve, 24 December 2014 6.00 am – 6.00 pm Christmas Day, 25 December 2014 Closed Boxing Day, 26 December 2014 8.30 am – 5.00 pm New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2014 6.00 am – 6.00 pm New Year’s Day, 1 January 2015 8.30 am – 5.00 pm New Year’s holiday, 2 January 2015 8.30 am – 5.00 pm

Any enquiries please Ph: 03 577 8300 Pelorus Sound Sport Club Uplifting of vessel speed within 200 metres of the shore In accordance with Part 3.10 of the Marlborough District Council Navigation Bylaws 2009, the Harbour Master has granted permission for the Pelorus Sound Sports Club to hold their annual sports day at Hopai Bay on Saturday 3 January 2015 between the hours of 11.00 am and 4.00 pm.

This permission allows participants and rescue craft to exceed the speed limit of 5 knots applicable while navigating within 200 metres of the shore whilst participating in racing events.

Any enquiries should be addressed to the Harbour Master, Marlborough District Council, Ph: 03 520 7400 during business hours.

Marlborough sportsgrounds Polo or croquet to roller skating or beach volleyball – the parks maintained by the Council offer the full range of sports. From grass tennis courts to a synthetic hockey surface, the Council provides numerous facilities.

So whether you want to throw a frisbee or you’re looking for a round of golf, there’s plenty of space.

Sports groups work closely with Council to maintain our sports grounds - like Horton Park, where cricket has been played for more than a hundred years.

Next month, the South Island Primary Schools Cricket Tournament will be held in Marlborough.

From 12 January 2015, there’ll be matches involving 14 schoolboy

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teams, with almost two hundred players and coaches, will be holding matches at seven venues around the region, including Picton.

• The Marlborough District Council has a long term plan for the future of outdoor sports

facilities for this region.

The development of the new Equestrian Park at Spring Creek, expansion of Lansdowne Park as a multisport hub and, eventually, an indoor cricket centre at Horton Park are all part of that plan.

There’s more information about Council’s long term

planning for sports facilities: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ Council-Publications/PlansPolicies-and-Documents/ Outdoor-Sports-FacilitiesPlan • Please note: all Marlborough sports parks are no-smoking and nogo areas for dogs.

Council Services Holiday Hours - Christmas/New Year 2014/15 Marlborough District Council, Blenheim and Picton Service Centre (except the Library) will be closed from midday Wednesday 24 December 2014 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2015 at 8.00 am.

Marlborough District Library Blenheim Monday 22 December 9.00 am-6.00 pm Tuesday 23 December 9.00 am-6.00 pm Wednesday 24 December 9.00 am-12.00 noon Closed Christmas Day Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December, reopening Monday 29 December.

Monday 29 December 9.00 am-5.00 pm Tuesday 30 December 9.00 am-5.00 pm Wednesday 31 December 9.00 am-5.00 pm Closed New Year’s Day Thursday 1 January, Friday 2 January, Saturday 3 January and Sunday 4 January, reopening Monday 5 January.

Monday 5 January 2015 9.00 am-6.00 pm - normal hours resume Picton Library Monday 22 December 8.00 am-5.00 pm Tuesday 23 December 8.00 am-5.00 pm Wednesday 24 December 8.00 am-12.00 noon Closed Christmas Day Thursday 25 December to Sunday 28 December, reopening Monday 29 December Monday 29 December 9.00 am-5.00 pm Tuesday 30 December 9.00 am-5.00 pm Wednesday 31 December 9.00 am-5.00 pm Closed New Year’s Day Thursday 1 January, Friday 2 January, Saturday 3 January and Sunday 4 January, reopening Monday 5 January Monday 5 January 8.00 am-5.00 pm - normal hours resume

Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections (Blenheim and Picton) Blenheim • Thursday 25 December 2014 collection will take place on Wednesday 24 December 2014 • Friday 26 December 2014 collection will take place on Monday 29 December 2014 • Thursday 1 January 2015 collection will take place Wednesday 31 December 2014 • Friday 2 January 2015 collection will take place Monday 5 January 2015.

Picton Collections will take place on Tuesday 23 December 2014 and Tuesday 30 December 2014 as normal.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BAGS AND BINS ARE OUT ON THE KERB BY 7.30 AM. The above details can also be found in full on Council’s website www. marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/Public-Notices/ Public-Holiday-Hours or you can call 03 520 7400 at any time.

Bus Service The Blenheim Bus Service will not operate on the following statutory public holidays: • Thursday 25 December 2014 (Christmas Day holiday) • Friday 26 December 2014 (Boxing Day holiday) • Thursday 1 January 2015 (New Year’s Day holiday) • Friday 2 January 2015 (day after New Year’s Day holiday).

Normal services will operate on all other days (Monday to Saturday)

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down – friends and relatives may see changes before you do.

An NZTA booklet is available which can help review driving safety; it has a checklist with what to look for and advice about matters to consider when it may be time to cut back on driving or stop for safety’s sake.

• ‘Supporting senior drivers’ booklet is available from the Marlborough District Council.

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It’s easy to check the water quality of your favourite spot before you head out because Council’s recreational bathing sampling programme is up and running again, with weekly samples collected from 22 sites across Marlborough. Testing continues until March 2015.

Check the latest results on council’s website using this link: www.marlborough.govt.nz/Recreation/Swimming-andBoating/Swimming-Locations The water conditions can also be viewed alongside results from other popular swimming places across the country using the new LAWA (Land and Water Aotearoa) website: www.lawa.org.nz So, whether you are home or away on holiday, it’s easy to check whether the water is safe for a dip.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Santa is coming to town It came late, but late is better than never. Santa Claus accepts the Sun’s invitation for a pre-Christmas interview and sits down for a chat with Celeste Lodewyk.

I was starting to worry about the lack of response from the North Pole.

It’s not normal for Santa to be this tardy.

But his explanation is simple and hurriedly scrawled on his RSVP letter.

“There are extra presents being made this year as more Marlborough children have made the nice list.

So the workshop is going flat out to cope with demand.

See you December 15.

“Signed... Santa.”

True to his word he arrives at the Sun office’s back door.

I open the door, look about for his sleigh and reindeer but see nothing.

“Where did you park Santa?

“Ho ho ho, no sleigh this year.

“I’ve got the hog parked undercover in the carparking building.

“Really Santa,” I exclaim. “You arrived on a Harley,” I ask with a raised eyebrow.

“Yes I surely did. I had the elves sprinkle some of their magic flying dust on the old girl.

It’s been years since I had ‘Growly Hetty’ out and thought the Ulysses toy run on Saturday was the perfect opportunity to blow out any cobwebs,” he laughs as he strides through the Sun office and into the editor’s office.

Sun publisher Les Whiteside was prepared for Santa this year.

Sitting on the desk was a wrapped box with a shiny box, that looks suspiciously similar to the shape of a whiskey bottle.

“Ah ha, Les remembered,” he winks at me mischievously as he tucks the box into a concealed coat pocket.

I comment on Santa’s updated hairstyle.

“Your hair and beard are shorter than I remembered.”

Santa strokes his beard thoughtfully.

“I attended a function recently with Peter Yealands and people were confusing us for one another all night.

“I initially planned for my hair to be shorter but then we’d look like brothers,” he laughed hysterically.

I pointed to a recent police report which featured a mysterious red vehicle travelling in excess of 200km/

hr along State Highway 6. The highway patrol car reported losing sight of it past the entrance to SPCA. “Has this got anything to do with you Santa?”

“Oops,” he grimaces.

“That night I was confirming some new additions to my children’s nice list and was visiting some homes in the middle of the night.

“But just as I launched off a rooftop I found myself surrounded with frost fighting helicopters, so to avoid mid air collision I flew low.

“It was only a short distance before I was able to launch safely.

But yes I admit I was going too fast, so sorry Blenheim Police, I will be on my best behaviour next year,” he says meekly.

“So do you have any special messages for the people of Marlborough this year Santa?” I ask him as I pass him the editorial team’s lolly tin.

He scoops out a handful of snake lollies, putting them into his pants pocket and indicates behind him with his huge thumb.

“I will catch, up with Alastair Sowman in the new year about a few issues.

One being that deputy mayor’s position, but that’s another story for another day,” he says as he heaves himself out of the chair.

He stretches, yawns and turns to walk toward the back door.

“Oh one more thing Celeste.

“Yes Santa,” I say as I grab for my notepad.

“I love the idea of bringing back the Picton Carnival. I have many fond memories of attending them and I would be happy to donate some left over candy and presents as prizes if it does eventuate,” he smiles.

He saunters off toward the carparking building and waves back over his shoulder.

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Picton School acknowledges best Picton School farewelled leaving pupils and congratulated its best and brightest at their annual prize giving.

Soraya Timms won the Ivamy Cup for girls' sports as well as the Sugar Tipu Memorial Award for community spirit.

Jesse Brown won the Ivamy Cup for boys' sport.

Leander Bahlsen secured the Curtis Piper Award for attitude and

diligence.

Ethan Usher-Somers took home the O'Rourke Cup for key competencies.

Abbey Vallender won the Mainfreight Duffy Award for Academic Achievement.

Left: Picton School’s top pupils for 2014 celebrate with their awards at the end of year prize giving.

Bohally prizegiving

Students put in for Falcon Trust

By Adam Poulopoulos What started with a visit from the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust earlier in the year became a class project for room 19 at Springlands School.

Students created two bird perches, a brochure holder and eight blinds, to keep the birds from interacting with humans during breeding season, and gave them to Trust representatives last week.

Aviary manager Diana Dobson visited the class in August, which sparked an interest in the students.

They have spent the last nine weeks completing the project.

Trustee Amanda Simcic said it was great to see the students had an interest in conservation.

“They are our future conservationists. When they grow up they’ll be fighting for the future of falcons and other species.

“To have a practical way for them to be involved in the conservation process is amazing.

“It’s not always cost-effective to buy perches and book holders because all the money has to go into caring for the birds, so this is going to make Diana’s life so much easier.

Jack Winstanley and Ghananta Duppati.

Blake Lawson, 11, Emma Gardiner, 11, Jack Wilkes, 9 and Ruby Chalmers, 11 with the class’s creations. They are joined by aviary manager Diana Dobson and Marlborough Falcon Conservation trustee Amanda Simcic.

Jack Winstanley and Ghananta Duppati are the latest Bohally Intermediate School students inducted onto the school’s honours board.

Students who make the honours board typically show high levels of achievement across the academic, sporting, arts and community service fields who have shown leadership in the school.

The award is presented to two students, one male and one female, each year.

Jack and Ghananta were presented with the awards at the school’s prizegiving on last week.

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Citizenship ceremony

Back: Royal New Zealand Navy Lieutenant Commander Neil Connell, Mayor Alistair Sowman, Reon van Rensberg, Nadine van Rensberg, Veli van Rensberg, 16, and Royal New Zealand Air Force Flight Lieutenant Matthew Williams, and front: Mila van Rensberg, 7 and Peter van Rensberg, 9.

The van Rensberg family were among those who swore allegiance at the Marlborough District Council Chambers on Friday.

Parents Reon and Nadine, and children Veli, Peter and Mila were among the 17 to gain citizenship.

They have lived in Marlborough for the past five and a half years. Reon and Nadine both work at Wairau Hospital, as a physician and occupational therapist respectively.

Veli boards at Garin College in Nelson, and Peter and Mila attend Fairhall School.

Nadine says the family is excited to have dual citizenship.

“It’s quite nice to have both. New Zealand’s become home for us.”

The family are originally from just outside Cape Town in South Africa.

Former All Black Leon MacDonald shows an All Black jersey that was not one of the jerseys taken from his property on Sunday morning.

Teens face court after MacDonald jersey theft

By Jacob Page Two teenagers were due to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday following a burglary at ex-All Black Leon MacDonald’s Blenheim home in which up to 15 international rugby jerseys were stolen.

The 16 and 17-year-olds were stopped by Police driving a stolen car.

They will face charges in relation to the MacDonald burglary and other unrelated matters.

The jerseys remain unfound.

Acting Senior Sergeant Julian Lewis said Police were pleased to have resolved the matter so quickly and inquiries were continuing to locate the stolen rugby jerseys.

MacDonald, who played 56 tests for the All Blacks confronted two teenagers at his property in the early hours of Sunday morning after he and his wife returned from a night out.

The 37-year-old who was celebrating his birthday that day said he felt gutted to know someone had taken the jerseys from his playing career.

Each jersey had his cap and opposition sewn into the fabric, however it was the British and Irish Lions jersey he swapped with English back Josh Lewsey that he treasured most.

“You only get to play the Lions once in a lifetime so that jersey is pretty special to me.

MacDonald remained confident the jerseys would be found and returned to him.

Lewis asked that anyone with information that may help locate them to contact Blenheim Police on Ph 578 5279 or Crimestoppers Ph 0800 555 111.

He also thanked the public for the information received in relation to this incident.

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Toy run

The chance to give back to kids this Christmas saw Marlburians take to their bikes for the annual toy run and it was a real family affair

 Taylor (7) and Hayley (4) Sutherland checking out the bikes.

Logo unveiling

 Father and daughter, Nicola and Mark Newman have participated togeth er for the past five years.

 Colby Tyson ready to ride with grandfather Gary Tyson.

The new logo for the Port Marlborough Pavilion was unveiled in a ceremony on Saturday night. At the same event, Graham Gosling was made the pavilion’s first life member.

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Footprint Christmas cards RUTLEDGE: Max and Maddy are proud to announce the birth of their first baby, Carter James (8lb 4oz) on December 17, 2014 at 7:30am at Wairau Hospital. Big thanks to midwife Rhianne and all the staff at maternity.

KARENA: Jenna and family are pleased to announce the safe arrival of her first baby boy on December 17, 2014 at 8:30am at Wairau Hospital. Many thanks to midwife Toni James, theatre and maternity staff.

Create some beautiful Christmas memories by using your baby’s footprint as a unique card design.

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Make this an annual tradition.

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Rebecca McGhie (Nee Cannon) and Russell McGhie were married on Saturday December 6, 2014 at Ashford property, owned by Chris and James Kay.

Photo by Mark Watson.

Waters: Brendon and Anneka (nee Thwaites) were married in Springlands by John Etheredge on the 29th of November. Brendon is the son of Colin and Dianne Waters and Anneka is the daughter of Peter and Robyn Thwaites.

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BRICE, Felix Oliver: On Monday December 22 2014, peacefully, surrounded by family at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband and companion of Mollie. Happily married for 64 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Warwick and Lyn, the late Merilyn and the late Denis. Loving Poppa of Jennifer, and Pop to Christopher and Kayla.

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Chris Tobin with his book April 25, 1915, a New Zealand officer remembers.

New Anzac book The famous Anzac landing at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, has been extensively praised but what is often overlooked is that the day’s objectives were not reached, says the author of a new book.

“The Australians and New Zealanders failed to take a hill named 971 which was the main objective and in fact they were nearly driven back into the sea by the Turks later in the day,” author and former Sun reporter Chris Tobin says.

“The Anzacs as they became known showed great bravery but unfortunately also their inexperience. The difficult terrain, confusion among the units and inadequate intelligence meant delays occurred which allowed the heavily out-numbered Turkish defenders to recover with the result the day came perilously close to disaster for the Anzacs.”

Tobin has written a just released book April 25, 1915: A

New Zealand officer remembers which details the lead-up to the epic day and then gives an in depth account of what happened on April 25, 1915, through the eyes of an officer who was there – Lieutenant Spencer Westmacott.

“The book draws extensively on Westmacott’s writing and gives his life story but it also gives readers a close personal look at the original Anzac soldiers. In many ways it is a study of ‘citizen soldiers’ going to war and how they handled it – both before and after.

“Unfortunately newspapers of the day did create some myths regarding the landing which to some extent linger today.”

Tobin says Westmacott’s platoon was shot to pieces on April 25, 1915; Westmacott himself was seriously wounded and later nearly lost his life as a result but strangely he called this day the most glorious of his life.

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You will receive full support in your role from both the facility and village managers as well as being an important member of the management group.

In this role you will be fully involved in the planning and direction of the unit as well as managing the Registered nurse team with responsibility for the professional development, staffing and clinical coordination of service and care delivery.

You will have proven leadership qualities with a passion for coaching, supporting and empowering staff and a commitment to excellent service delivery.

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It is essential that you have good communication skills and enthusiasm for working with individuals and groups. You will be office based; should possess good communication skills and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

We provide a friendly working environment, coupled with ongoing support.

This role requires • Past office experience • Working 5 -10 hours per week.

Application close: 31st January 2015 For more information and a copy of the job description and application form contact Jane Heywood, 03 578-1327, 0210710104 or rufus.heywood@paradise.net.nz Please send your CV with a covering letter and a completed application form Marlborough MS Society Office, PO Box 31, Blenheim 7240.

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This person will have an outgoing personality, and enjoy the challenge of working with a great team selling premium products and services, and interacting with our valued clients.

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Multiple Sclerosis Registered Nurse and Parkinson’s Community Educator Multiple Sclerosis Society (Marlborough) and Parkinson’s New Zealand work together in the Marlborough community to provide support, education and information for people with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s their families, carers and health professionals. We are looking for an innovative and motivated Multiple Sclerosis Field Worker and Parkinson’s Community Educator.

It is essential that you have good communication skills and enthusiasm for working with individuals and groups. You must be able to work independently; network and liaise with clients, carers and other health professionals; be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

We provide a friendly working environment, coupled with professional development and support systems.

This role requires • A Registered Health Professional with current practising certificate preferably with three years post registration experience.

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• Own car required and full driver’s license essential Application close: 31st January 2015 For more information and a copy of the job description and application form contact Stephanie Clare, Clinical Leader, on 0800 4734636 or email CL@parkinsons.org.nz Please send your CV with a covering letter and a completed application form to Stephanie, P O Box 11067, Manners St, Wellington 6142.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

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The clinic provides a comprehensive range of treatment options and is now approved by Southern Cross as an affiliated provider.

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Springlands Health Limited & Havelock Medical Centre Opening hours over Christmas and New Year Springlands Tel: 578 0979 24th Dec 8.30 - 5.30pm 31st Dec 8.30 - 5.30pm Havelock Tel: 574 2233 24th Dec 8.30 - 1pm 31st Dec 8.30 - 1pm Both centres are closed on 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January We are open as normal on all other days Your After Hours options are: For medical advice phone Springlands Health 03-5780979 and your call will transfer to the HML After Hours medical advice service.

Marlborough After Hours GP Service Open 6pm – 10pm each night and 8am – 10pm on weekends and public holidays. (Based at Wairau Hospital)

We wish you a safe and Happy Xmas and New Year

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Heat stroke is serious Stay cool and hydrated this summer and avoid heat exhaustion as temperatures rise.

As families flock to the rivers and beaches this summer, the risk of sun overexposure increases and people could find themselves suffering from heat stroke.

Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a serious medical condition which can also become a medical emergency when the body’s temperature rises too high as a result of excessive heat exposure.

When a person’s body temperature is greater than 40.6°C caused by environmental heat exposure with poor thermoregulation (temperature control), they have heat stroke.

There are three levels of heat emergencies - heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, with heat stroke being the most severe and life-threatening.

What are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A symptom is felt by the patient and described to those around him or her, for example, pain. A sign can be detected by others, for example, a skin rash.

Unlike the symptoms of heat exhaustion, which can develop rapidly, heat stroke signs and symptoms generally develop over several days, especially among elderly individuals and people with chronic health problems.

Heatstroke can develop rapidly in severe conditions and situations with extreme physical exertion (exertional heatstroke), especially if the person becomes dehydrated.

Exertional heat stroke tends to affect young, physically active people more than sedentary or older individuals.

The signs and symptoms of heat stroke may include: • A high temperature • Heat stroke may be diagnosed at lower temperatures. Also, some people may reach these temperatures and never develop heatstroke.

• Profuse sweating that abruptly stops, when the body cannot sweat any more,

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and in cases of severe dehydration the skin will become dry. Without perspiration the body has no way of cooling itself.

• Accelerated (weak) heartbeat.

• Hyperventilation. Rapid breathing, shallow panting.

• Muscle cramps.

• The skin becomes hot, dry and red.

• Nausea.

• Vomiting.

• Dark urine • As the nervous system becomes affected, the following symptoms may emerge: • Confusion • Co-ordination problems • Seizures • Headache • Vertigo, dizziness, a lightheaded sensation • Anxiety • Restlessness • Hallucinations • Irrational behavior • Loss of consciousness Sufferers should lie down with cool wet towels placed around their neck and under their arms, and should drink plenty of cool fluids.

If you suspect that someone you know has heat stroke, help them to seek medical assistance.

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Swimmer’s ear Ear care is especially important during the summer months when heat and humidity can fuel the growth of the bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer’s ear.

To prevent water from getting stuck in the ear canal, dry your ears thoroughly after swimming or showering.

To do this, use a towel. Tilt your head so one ear faces down to allow water to escape the ear canal.

Then gently pull your ear lobe in several directions to help the water drain out.

If the water is still stuck, you can use a hair dryer to remove it, Keep the dryer on the lowest heat setting and hold it several inches away from your head.

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Wednesday December 24, 2014

Falcons soar to title

By Adam Poulopoulos After falling at the final hurdle earlier this year the Nelson Marlborough Falcons under-20 team have gone one step further, winning the ASB Youth League title.

The Falcons beat Team Wellington 5-1 in Wellington yesterday, and Waitakere United’s 2-2 draw meant they leapfrogged them to top spot.

The four-goal win gave the Falcons their first title in their third season, and banished the 3-0 defeat to Auckland City in last season’s final to the distant memory.

Striker Carl Connor-McClean was part of the squad that claimed second last season, and relocated to Nelson for this campaign to reduce travel costs.

Attacker Nick Kelly was the only Marlborough-based player in this season’s squad.

Heading into the last matchday the Falcons were locked on 24 points with Waitakere United and had an inferior goal difference, but in many ways it was surprising they even made it that far.

With four games to go in the season the Falcons had suffered back-to-back losses, and Waitakere had yet to lose.

With the season brought forward to accommodate the Under-20 World Cup, and a change of coach before a ball was kicked,

Sport inbrief HOPAI SPORTS With Christmas and New Year rapidly approaching, so is the annual Hopai Sports event.

The competition will be held in the Pelorus Sound on Saturday, January 3, beginning at 10:45am.

For more information visit the Pelorus New Zealand website.

LOCAL CRICKET The Falcons team returned to Nelson Airport as ASB Youth League champions on Sunday night.

league for three seasons, our limited player base, finances and sponsorship against the large centres, this is an even more outstanding achievement.

“Our challenge now is to grow on this. It will be a real challenge for our Marlborough lads to break into the squad, but I have every confidence we will have good representation with the talented players we are producing.”

Falcons board member Nigel Thompson says the win was a little unexpected.

“We’re still pinching ourselves. It hasn’t been an easy season off the field, and we’ve been getting by on the smell of an oily rag.”

He says he is delighted with the result, but stresses the importance of continuing the momentum.

“Considering we have only been in the

Mum and daughters up for Taupo challenge Jessica Lovell, 7, and her sister Nicole, 5, have so far only been able to watch mum Jodie Lovell compete in open water swimming events, but are now ready to follow in her footsteps.

Jodie has been taking part in the New Zealand State Ocean Swim Series for the last few years, with the girls watching on and eager to join her.

After looking for a new swimming challenge to take part in, Jodie says her husband was the one to come across Swimming New Zealand’s

Epic Swim at Lake Taupo.

Looking into the event and seeing that the Epic Swim offers a 100 metre swim for children aged five to 10, the couple decided to make a holiday out of it.

While her daughters will get their first taste of an open water event Jodie, who trains with Blenheim Masters Swimmers, will be tackling her first 10 kilometre swim.

“I have done many 3km ocean swims but no

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MacDonald thrashed 80 not out off 79 balls, and with Ma’ara Ave’s 69, lifted Wairau to 240/8.

In reply, Wairau Valley could only muster 72, meaning Wairau won comfortably on the first innings.

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longer ones, so 10km will be a challenge for me,” she says.

“The biggest thing I am concerned about is the feeding.”

As for the girls, Jodie says both are capable of swimming 100m in the pool, and feels it’s a manageable distance for them to start with.

The 2015 Epic Swim will take place at Lake Taupo on January 10 and 11, and runs alongside the New Zealand Open Water Championships.

Marlborough Football is running a three-day workshop for five -11 year-olds in the upcoming holiday break.

The programme runs from January 20-22 at A&P Park.

To enter email Marlborough Football. Registrations close on January 16.

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MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Safer Boating Lifejackets

Safe Boating Basics Check List               

The Skipper is in charge of the boat Check the weather forecast and tides before leaving.

Never overload the boat Ensure each passenger has a correctly fitted and ap proved life-jacket.

Check the boat, engine and equipment before leaving.

Know the rules: see section on Rules of the Road.

Guard against fire.

Avoid consuming alcohol when boating don’t drink and drive Carry spare fuel, anchor, bailer, torch and warm gear.

Tell someone where you are going, and when you’ll return Take two means of communication:- VHF, flares, EPIRB, cellphone (in a plastic bag) Brief passengers on the location and use of all safety equipment.

Respect other water users.

Do not anchor or fish in shipping routes, or near a marked power cable.

Give way to all commercial vessels over 500 gross ton.

(Personal Floatation Device) You must carry a life-jacket or buoyancy aid for each person on board.

It is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure that life-jackets are worn in situation such as in rough water, dangerous sea conditions and during an emergency. It is strongly recommended that you wear a life-jacket at all times when boating.

Voyage Plan Before you go on the water you should leave a voyage plan with a VHF radio station or a reliable friend or relative. They can contact Coastguard and the police if your do not return as planned.

The plan should include the following information:  Your name and address  Who is with you;  Your intended trip and the stops you plan to make, including when you expect to return;  And a description of your boat and the safety gear you have on board.

The best general purpose life-jacket for everyday use has a buoyant collar which will keep your head out of the water, even if your are unconscious.

Small children’s life-jackets should be fitted with a crotch strap to prevent the wearer from slipping out the bottom.

There are approved life-jackets for all types of boating activities and it is essential that the correct type is used. See you boating retailer for the most suitable option.

Only use life-jackets which are in good condition. Exposure to sunlight can cause the colour to fade, making it more difficult to spot in the sea, and can cause the material to weaken very quickly.

The most important thing is to have a life-jacket that fits you correctly and is suitable for your boating activity.

Don’t forget to let the VHF radio station or person you left your voyage with know when you arrive home safely. Just by letting others know your voyage plans, you greatly increase your chances of help arriving quickly when something goes wrong. The information you leave behind will be vital in the event of a search and rescue emergency.

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

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

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

Keeping a Good Look-out Every person in charge of any type of vessel underway is required to keep a proper look-out at all times.

This really means that you must concentrate on what is going on around you on all sides, not just in front of you.

Note: When travelling at 20 knots you are covering a distance of about 10 metres per second!

 The Day Skipper (15hrs) is an introductory course for all members of the family and crew, including those new to boating, and provides essential boating knowledge and safety.  The Boatmaster (30 hrs) is a comprehensive course for boaties with some exiting knowledge and experience.

Both courses apply to a range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats. The Day Skipper also applies to jet skis, sea kayaks and waka.

For more information including venues and dates visit www.cbes.org.nz or call 0800 40 80 90.

Ensure that you can communicate with somebody ashore.

We recommend a VHF as the best option.

All accidents must be reported to the HARBOUR MASTER PH: (03) 520 7400 harbours@marlborough.govt.nz

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