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Pam’s message By Jacob Page Tony King believes his late wife, Pam Hamilton may still be alive with all her “fizz and sparkle” if she had kept up regular mammograms into her 70s. Government funded breast screenings stop at age 69 and by the time Pam got a mammogram at almost 73, it proved to be too late. After being diagnosed with a small grade two lump on her breast at the start of this year, Pam was given the all clear after it was removed. However, Pam did not feel right and over the next seven months she lost control of mind and body functions as three inoperable brain tumours took hold. She died in July.

Continued page 2 Tony King describes his late wife, Pam Hamilton as someone with endless energy, a giving spirit and someone who never sat still.

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Early detection the key Continued from page 1 Tony and Pam had been friends for years through tennis but when each other lost their first partner to illness, they got together three years ago and were eventually married. “She was the most incredible person; she cycled everywhere – all around Europe once with her first husband, Charles. “She was a prolific writer, was always knitting or making toys to go to the hospital, cooking meals for the sick, she just had magnetism about her,” Tony says. “People were drawn to her, she never sat still.” At the urging of her tennis friends in Australia, she got a mammogram late last year for the first time in almost four years. “The tennis ladies seemed quite shocked she hadn’t had

Pam Hamilton. one in so long. They said to us, just because you’re 70 doesn’t mean you can’t get cancer. The mammogram revealed a small lump which was thought to have been successfully removed on Waitangi Day this year. “I noticed she was different, quieter,” Tony says. “I put it all down to the anxiety.” However, Tony remembers

Pam didn’t seem delighted when told by doctors there was no sign of cancer in her body. “I could have done cartwheels at the news but she said ‘something’s not right, I feel like I’ve lost my fizz and sparkle’.” Sadly, in the coming months Pam’s words proved to be true as she slowly lost her ability to do simple household tasks like make lunch and go to the bathroom. “She became indecisive and confused, couldn’t prepare a meal. “She was unable to write and she rarely spoke, just yes or no,” Tony says. They returned to the doctor and a CT scan revealed three brain tumours. “One of the doctors said Pam had been extremely unlucky,” Tony said. “Three in every 200 breast cancer patients have this

where it skips the normal signs and goes straight to the brain.” She had radiation and steroids in an effort to give her more time but the downward trend continued as days passed and Tony was forced to wake up every few hours during the night just to turn her. “I used to set the alarm at 11pm, 1am, and 4am just to move her as she couldn’t communicate, often just one or two words. Pam died in July “with plenty more life to live”. The couple had just purchased a new apartment on the Gold Coast and had planned a trip around America for later this year. Tony hoped sharing the story would urge other women to get mammograms. “If Pam had got one earlier, I think there’s a chance she may still be here.”

School leavers join for farewell By Jacob Page Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College pupils released gold and blue balloons into the air in the traditional sign their secondary school careers are coming to a close. Both sets of leavers gathered at The Forum on Wednesday mor ning for the event which saw Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman thank them for their contribution to the community and wish them well on their next stage in life. Both head boy Callum Phillips and head girl Lucy Blakiston spoke, congratu-

lating their fellow leavers on the year they had just experienced together before Marlborough Girls’ performed a light hearted song poking fun at their impending freedom from some of school’s less appealing aspects. The boys responded with their traditional haka and the College Song before parents and friends shared a chance to grab photos at the event. Many of the pupils will now focus on study for the impending NCEA and scholarship exams which Leaving Year 13 pupils from both Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ are their final hurdle before College released balloons in The Forum as part of the traditional farewell events as the school year draws to a close. graduating.

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Havelock Mussel Fest to get revamp for 2016 By Jacob Page The Havelock Mussel Festival is going through a major revamp for 2016. The 12th edition of the annual event will be known as the Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival. W h i le t he fa m i l ia r Marlborough Greenshell Mussel remains the hero of this event, it has been joined by a full line-up of local seafood ready to be showcased by celebrity chefs and paired with local wine and beer. Profits from the event have, since it began, been donated to numerous local community groups and associations on an annual basis. The festival takes place

on Saturday March 19 at the Havelock Domain. Members of the Havelock Mussel Festival Committee are confident that next year’s overhauled event has the potential to draw larger crowds, resulting in greater funds for distribution. Local event organisers, Marlborough 4 Fun, work in conjunction with the festival’s committee to deliver the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival. Marlborough 4 Fun chief executive, Katrina Lange, says it is a new era for the festival. “There’s no doubt that the dial has been turned up a notch for this year’s event,” she says. “Our headline musician

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is Kiwi icon, Anika Moa, who needs no introduction, and we’re currently in talks with some big name celebrity chefs. “So whomever we secure will definitely be able to serve up a spectacular culinary event.” The day itself will include more music and more wine, beer, food and craft stalls than previous years, with competitions and kid’s entertainment on tap. Yet despite this exciting new blueprint the event’s tickets have been reduced in price to reflect the Angela Fredericks during her world record-setting musorganising committee’s sel shucking effort at the 2015 event. commitment to provide a the locals. family day, kids under high quality yet great value To reflect the Havelock twelve will be admitted event that attracts visitors Mussel & Seafood Festi- free with an accompanying to the region and entertains val’s status as a fun filled adult.

Hospital staff keen for questions By Jacob Page Wairau Hospital staff and patients are being encouraged to communicate better with each other in an effort to help treatment and recovery. This week is New Zealand Patient Safety week which has an emphasis on communication called ‘Let’s Talk’. ‘Hello ....Let’s talk’ stickers will be handed out to encourage staff to make a human connection and build trust with their patients. Patient safety cards, similar to an inflight safety briefing have also been distributed around the wards. Chief medical officer Dr Nick Baker says it’s a case of getting patients to feel comfortable and

Wairau Hospital quality improvement co-ordinator, Wendy Adams and chief medical officer Dr Nick Baker with information cards and brochures for New Zealand Patient Safety week.

breaking down stereotypes. “We want to encourage people to ask questions, speak up and effectively challenge us when it comes to their medical needs. “I think using that aeroplane

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model helps because people are familiar with the need to speak up or act in case of an emergency and I think it’s time we did a similar thing with hospital care.” Dr Baker says most of what is

on the briefing cards is common sense but admitted patients can feel intimidated by new surroundings and often don’t want to cause a fuss. Quality Improvement CoOrdinator, Wendy Adams, says it’s about improving the whole experience for people but also patient comfort and understanding. Dr Baker says he often encourages his patients to ask questions. “I’ve changed my wording a bit and I ask what questions they have for me. “I get a bit scared when people don’t ask questions because it’s their health, they should have questions and it’s up to us to make them feel comfortable enough to ask.”

Marlborough’s councillors were paid $727,000 for the past financial year, an increase of $90,000 from the previous financial year. Mayor Alistair Sowman remained at his $143,000 annual wage. Sowman’s pay included his role as a director of MDC Holdings Limited, which ran Port Marlborough and Marlborough Airport.

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No farmers market this Sunday There will be no Marlborough Farmers Market this Sunday due to the A & P Show and Garden Marlborough. It is the only weekend the organisation has no market. The group has announced a Christmas Market on December 23 this year for last minute gift buying.

Geographical indicators get thumbs up The introduction of a Bill enabling geographical indications (GIs) for wines and spirits to be registered in New Zealand has been warmly welcomed by New Zealand Winegrowers. “The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill will be a significant advance for the New Zealand wine industry,” says New Zealand Winegrowers CEO, Philip Gregan. “Our ‘Geographical Indications’ - the names and places where our wines come from - are at the very heart of the New Zealand wine story and this Bill provides an additional level of protection for them.”

New parking rules arrive New time restrictions have been put in place at the Clubs of Marlborough car park and the parking area beside Liz Davidson Park as of Wednesday. All-day parking was available at the car parks for $4. Under new rules motorists pay $1 per hour to park, with a maximum limit of four hours.

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Curves invite men inside for Movember

By Jacob Page Curves Blenheim are letting men through its door for a rare glimpse all in support of Movember. The women’s only gym will open its door for men’s classes for two nights a week on a Monday and Wednesday nights from 6pm to 7pm. All money raised from the $5 sessions is going straight to the cause which supports people dealing with prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity. Curves Blenheim owner Karen Jennison says the idea came during an owners meeting late last year. “We do a lot of things in support of breast cancer awareness and things like that already, so we were looking at other ways to get involved in things.” Karen says some of the partners had always been interested in just

what the gym looked like so this was a good chance to let them see. “I think some of the men wondered what their partners got up too. “We trialed it last year with about half a dozen men and some of them are coming back this year. “They are also trying some new ideas this year called Move For Movember which is trying to get people active for 30 days, so this fits in well. “At the end of the day we all have husbands, brothers or sons who have been affected with all this so it’s nice to do something.” It is a time of change at Curves with a new location on the third level of the Porse House which will be open on November 23 with the grand opening on November 28. Karen says the new location will be newer, fresher and still have all the benefits of a women’s only gym. Curves Blenheim owner Karen Jennison will open her gym to men for two sessions a week in the month of November in support of Movember.

Kebab shop staying in town By Jacob Page Rumours of Akbabas Turkish Kebab & Coffee House closing its doors in Blenheim have been greatly exaggerated, according to manager Ahmet Kadamak. The Sun received a Text Talk from a disappointed customer sad the shop was rumoured to be closing, but Ahmet says that is not true. “We’ve been here 15 years and don’t plan on going anywhere,” he says. “I am going on holiday in January but like any business people will cover for me.” The shop is owned by the Akbabas family who also run a similar store in Nelson and several in Wellington.

Ahmet says the Blenheim store has just received a décor upgrade and new equipment as of Wednesday. “We have new upholstery for the seats and new equipment for the staff,” he says. “If we were closing there is no way this would be the case.” Ahmet has been the manager for two years and has been in the industry for more than 20 years. “I used to do this in Wellington,” he says. “I have made kebabs for the prime minister, All Blacks, everyone.” Ahmet has a Kiwi wife, something he says has helped his spoken English tremendously,

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By Jacob Page Marlborough hotels are some of the best in New Zealand with Renwick, Picton and Blenheim establishments all doing well in an online survey by accommodation website Trivago. The 2015 New Zealand Reputation Ranking takes into account online reviews of accommodation throughout the country. Hotels in Renwick are rated an average of 92.68, making it the best rated destination in the country. In the national list, the destination is ahead of Kerikeri (Northland) and in the South Island it is ahead of

Arrowtown (Otago). Picton (86.98) and Blenheim (86.94) follow ranking 5th and 6th in the South Island and 9th and 10th in New Zealand respectively. The destinations sit between Hanmer Springs (Canterbury) and Cromwell (Otago) on both South Island and national lists. Five Marlborough hotels feature among New Zealand’s top 50 list of best rated accommodation The best rated hotel, Harbour View Motel in Picton has a 94.44 rating and is ranked 8th on the South Island. The hotel also made the national

list ranking 11th in New Zealand. Two Tree Lodge in Blenheim follows with a 93.97 rating, ranking 13th on the South Island and 23rd in New Zealand. Hillsfield House (93.40), 171 on High Motel (93.32) and Olde Mill House (92.94) also feature in the country’s top 50 list of accommodation. Although Renwick hotels top the list in regards to average ratings, 11 of the top 20 hotels in the Marlborough region are from Blenheim with two of the five hotels to make the national list coming from the destination.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices

Temporary Road Closure

We monitor the water quality at our top swimming spots

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There are great swimming spots at rivers and beaches all over Marlborough. Marlborough’s coastal beaches and rivers have generally good water quality but, after rain, all sites can be affected by run-off from the surrounding land. Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water for a day or two after heavy rain. Generally, Council’s water scientists advise against swimming in areas of intensive farming or where stormwater outlets discharge into the water.

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Wednesday 11 November 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974 that Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street will be closed to all vehicles between the hours of 10.30 am and 12.15 pm on Wednesday, 11 November 2015, for the purpose of the Armistice Day Commemoration Service. Also please note that there will be no parking in Seymour Street from the intersection of High Street to Alfred Street from 8.00 am to 12.15 pm. Any enquiries should be addressed to Sandra Boyd, Marlborough Roads, Ph: 03 520 8330.

Time restrictions are being imposed at two Blenheim CBD car parks where people have been occupying the parking spaces all day. Parking charges are structured to encourage turnover where there is a high demand for parking space. Both the parking areas outside the Clubs of Marlborough and next to Liz Davidson Park in Queen Street are pay-and-display car parks that were previously not time-restricted. From Wednesday 4 November 2015 changes have been made at both car parks: • Clubs of Marlborough - $1.00 per hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. • Queen Street - $1.00 per hour with a maximum stay of 4 hours. (Parking permits must not be used in this carpark).

Marlborough District Council Freedom Camping Bylaw Review The Marlborough District Council is currently reviewing its Freedom Camping Bylaw. This new bylaw is being trialled from 3 November 2015 until 4 April 2016. Council would like to hear what your views are on the new proposed bylaw. Submissions are open from 3 November until 5.00 pm Friday 8 April 2016. To see the Draft Amended Freedom Camping Bylaw and complete the submission form go to Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz/Recreation/Parks-and-Reserves/Camping

Show Me a brilliant time in Marlborough The new Show ME* Summer and Autumn events guide is out now, showcasing more than 150 events happening in the Marlborough region in coming months. Packed with information for visitors and locals alike, the free, easy-to-use guide to what’s on in the region is available from i-SITES and other businesses around Marlborough. Information on the events can also be found at www.follow-me.co.nz For copies of Show ME* Summer and Autumn, contact Council’s events coordinator Susie Witehira phone 03 520 7400 or email events@marlborough.govt.nz

Each week over summer Council staff test the water quality at 21 sites across the district. They measure the levels of

Two of Marlborough’s best known rivers and lakes have been singled out by AA’s national magazine as top spots to take a dip in New Zealand. Pelorus Bridge and Lake Rotoiti were named in the top 10 in New Zealand by the Directions magazine; Pelorus Bridge rated 8th while Lake Rotoiti came in

faecal indicator bacteria in the water and each site is given a grade measuring its ‘Suitability For Contact Recreation’.

The results of Councils water testing are posted regularly on the Council website (look under Recreation at www. marlborough.govt.nz ). There’s an easy-to-use map on the webpage, showing popular swimming spots and their current status; it’s a useful guide if you’re trying to decide where to go for a day out or looking for a good place to take a dip. The results are also shown on the national portal for councils, the LAWA website (www.lawa.co.nz).

at 10. Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve: “Several great swimming spots are dotted along this river bank.” Lake Rotoiti: “Leaping off the long wooden jetty into this cold lake is the best way to get in!”

We don’t want these plants in Marlborough There are 26 species that top the Biosecurity list of Marlborough’s most unwanted plants. These plants are either not widely found around the region or it’s still feasible to manage them to prevent their spread. The list includes plants like moth plant, white-edged nightshade and nassella tussock. Other species on the list range from the farmers’ enemies, Chilean needle grass and broom, to cathedral bells and Madeira vine – a plant

that could cause serious problems in the Marlborough Sounds if left unmanaged. One-time ornamental aquarium plants, parrot’s feather and eel grass, are a real threat to the ecosystems of our regional waterways. Both species are now all but eradicated from Marlborough and are now banned from sale, propagation, distribution or commercial display in the hope they will not find their way back into our rivers and streams again.

The full list of plants and animal species declared as pests in the Council’s Regional Pest Management Strategy is available on the Council website. There are legal obligations on landowners to undertake control of some of these plants and animals. Council’s Biosecurity team welcomes new information so if you suspect to have seen any of these species please contact the team: Ph: 03 520 7400 or biosecurity@marlborough.govt.nz.

Get ready for another Second Hand Sunday Sunday 29 November

There’ll be another Second Hand Sunday later this month – a chance to get ready for summer by clearing out your unwanted stuff and recycling it. Householders can place unwanted but still usable items at their gate so others may take them – at no cost. The Second Hand Sunday trials last year worked well in Blenheim. The smaller towns are encouraged to take part too. But do remember that if you put out goods you are also responsible

Positive ageing If you receive New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension and are going overseas, even for a short time, you may need to tell Senior Services at the Ministry of Social Development about your travel plans so your payments are not affected. You should contact Senior Services if you:

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for removing anything left over after 1.00 pm on Sunday – otherwise you will be at risk of breaching the refuse bylaws. We suggest you take any leftovers to a second-hand/charity shop or to the Re-Use Shop at the Resource Recovery Centre in Wither Road. If you want to be part of the free advertising for Second-Hand Sunday make sure you register your address with Council (register at www. marlborough.govt.nz/Services/

Recycling-Resource-Recovery/SecondHand-Sunday.aspx or Ph: 03 520 7400) Don’t forget to attach the flyer to your letterbox or gatepost so people know you’re taking part in Second Hand Sunday. Download the flyer from the website or collect one from Council. Second Hand Sunday, 29 November, 10.00 am- 1.00 pm No food or dangerous goods – chemicals, faulty electrical gear, firearms or rubbish

Planning some overseas travel? • will be out of NZ for 28 days or more, or • don’t know exactly when you will return, or • intend to have more than one overseas trip within 12 months even if they will all be short trips. For example, someone who spends only short periods of time in New Zealand between trips could be seen

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to be living overseas and therefore their entitlement to NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension may be affected. Senior Services will let you know about any effect your trip may have on your payments. • For more information go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz : Finance and Planning section under NZ Super.

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Indicate Come on people, learn to use your indicators. They are not on cars for decorations.

Icon closing News is that the town is losing ‘Akbabas’ from the corner of Scott & Maxwell this year. Valued by us over many years past for true Turkish lunches, dinner, desserts, fresh turkish delight and more. Beaten by cheap fast foods fad. Your ample serving of fine handmade fare and open ambience will not be replaced. Visit and reminisce with them before it’s too late. - Foodie *See story page 4

Thanks!! A big thank you to the lady in the grey ute who bought our son home from a bike accident in the farm park a few weeks ago. Didn’t say much at the time but really appreciate it! Cheers!!

Watch your kids To the mother that CLEARLY WASN’T watching her three year old son while she shopped at Fantastic Shop on Thursday the 29th of October. WHERE DID YOU THINK YOUR SON WAS WHEN YOU LOOKED AT YOUR PRAM AND SAW AN EMPTY SPACE ?? Middle of Maxwell Rd traffic that’s where!! Lucky people like myself stopped. What could’ve been a very different outcome !! Please lady keep an eye on your kids!! Thanks to those people who helped me reunite that little boy with a happy ending.

Thanks Meghan Meghan at the Springlands Z Petrol Station. Always has a smile and great customer service. And wonderful at making coffee!! Will definitely be back.

Fireworks It makes me laugh when I hear adults moaning about fireworks today, weren’t they young once and had their fun.........

Conflict? Why is Thomas’s wanting to compete against the healthy cafe market in CBD? Bit of a conflict of interest with also wanting to control new Business CBD group. Spend the cafe setup funds on a specialist to improve your core business model!

Child’s grave To the person who stole the top off flower holder on my sons grave at Fairhall Memorial Garden opposite work shed please return it. To steal off any grave isn’t good but worse to steal from a child’s grave.

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Motorcyclists Why are there no texts about motorcyclists using footbridge between Dillon Point Rd and Elizabeth St as a highway?

Thank you We would like to thank the young man in the small Ready Mix concrete truck for stopping and giving us a hand with our flat tyre on our camper van. Thank you Annie and Tom

No one to blame but selves I’m sitting reading the Friday Sun Text Talk after the mighty All Blacks won their game....finding the publics response to the Obesity Crisis in NZ rather fascinating. Somehow I get the feeling we need a reason to pin it on like fast food joints or dairy hours or soft drinks being sold cheap, how bout we all grow up and grow a brain and not consume so much rubbish every day! We have no-one or no thing to blame but our fat lazy selves.

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Takeaways If your thinking of take aways don’t go to the Spring Creek Pub. $15 for a burger. Chips like something you reheat from the night before. Standards need to improve for the price!

Dogs in cars To the person who thinks it is OK to leave your dog in a hot car. Research (Stanford Uni) has PROVEN that a car can reach 46.6 degrees WITH the windows down in under an hour when it is only 22 degrees outside! It’s called the greenhouse effect! Your car acts like an oven and dogs cannot sweat. An animal which is overheating can suffer irreversible organ damage. If you love your dog...leave them @ home or take them with you! FACT: dogs die in hot cars...even on a warm spring day! If you see dogs in cars...especially if they are heavy coated and panting call the SPCA or the police! Just reading about dogs in cars. The rest of the world - UK, Europe and US all take their dogs into the supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, on public transport and anywhere that the owner chooses to go. In Vienna there is a dog fare on the train. I park in the parking building to keep my dog cool but one day when she needed a toilet break, a woman stopped her car to let me know that I wasn’t meant to be there. Come on Marlborough, relax a little - dogs are a man’s best friend. How exceptionally rude the person was commenting on the previous weeks letter about dogs being left in cars in hot weather. Can’t they see the person was only echoing what the SPCA tells us about the dangers involved in doing so. Telling the person to “mind their own beeswax”, is not only utterly rude, but childish as well.

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Doggie doo bag dropper The doggie dodo bag dropper still appears to be in action in the streets of Picton. Noticed more bags last night. You will be seen one of these days when you least expect it.

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Missing cats So now we notice how many cats are going missing. Owners wake up it’s gardening season. Lock your cats up at night and have litter boxes in YOUR yard. We have to side step dog poo on pavement, now (for 3rd x) we into horse poo around Burleigh pavements. Guess there is a plus...We don’t all ride elephants, mind you would slow traffic.

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Rain jackets I cannot understand why there are people in Blenheim who insist, on wearing their rain jackets on hot, cloudless days. On days when excess warmth from rain jackets is neither needed nor comfortable, and when rain protection is also unnecessary, it seems madness to wear one. I asked a psychologist I know, Professor Gadfly, about this and he said that it did seem strange and “...Is perhaps an obsession.” But it seems an unhealthy one to me and I think that these people should stop inappropriately using their rain jackets immediately.

Parking in CBD It is pretty logical why there has to be parking rules in CBDs. Ask the retailers what would happen if there were no restrictions on parking. Hopalong.

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Dear Ed, On Monday (holiday) there were several groups at Baldicks Bend on the lower Wairau River as well as several rowing teams training. Down from the rowing club came a speed boat towing a water skier, the bow waves unsettling the training rowers and disturbing the fishing for whitebait’s and the other fishers who were there. Does the rule “No vessel must exceed 5 knots (9 km/h) within 200 metres of the shore or within 50 meters of another vessel or person in the water” apply? Other times inconsiderate jet boaters ruin it for others. Whoever let jet boaters and water skiers onto the lower Wairau? Anyway some basic consideration and courtesy should have told the water ski boat operator to go upstream and not to Baldick’s, a popular spot. James Snodgrass

Pandas again

Dear Ed, Its been a long time since I wrote into the Sun but tonight on TV they brought up the Pandas again. Though us poorer folk think the huge amount of money for two fat black and white bears is far too much. But remember John Key is a very wealthy man. I say let him buy them and he can keep them in his back yard. Kathie Warren

Dear Ed, The proposal by Television NZ to cut staff in the South Island is a ‘shocker’ and reflects the dominance of the North Island, especially Auckland. Aucklanders don’t care what happens down here. I frequently strike North Islanders who think Blenheim is a suburb of Nelson. Perhaps it really is time to ‘cut the cable’? As for TV One and government who needs them? Don Coyote

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Sunken yacht in Picton Harbour could be Sioux Marlborough Police say the vessel that has been located on the sea floor near the entrance to Picton harbour is possibly the yacht Sioux. Acting Area Commander Senior Sergeant Peter Payne says the images provided by the Navy show a vessel about 10 metres long, which is consistent with the length of the Sioux. The Sioux broke free from its mooring at Waikawa Bay on the weekend of 5-7 June 2010 in stormy weather. Shortly after the Sioux’s dis- An image of a yacht that has been appearance yacht rigging was on the sea floor of Picton Harbour reported in the water near where for some time could be the Sioux. the sunken vessel has now been for the Police Dive Squad to located. investigate the find and confirm Police were unable to locate the the identity of the vessel. rigging at the time but believe it There are no boats other than the is possible that it came from the Sioux known to be missing in the Sioux. Queen Charlotte Sound. Senior Sergeant Payne says Police have been in contact with arrangements were being made the owner of the Sioux.

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Altering SH 1 into Picton now an option By Jacob Page Marlborough Roads is considering altering the route of State Highway 1 into Picton It is under consideration as heavy traffic flows in and out of Picton increase with larger Cook Strait ferries and more inter-island freight cartage. Marlborough Roads manager Frank Porter says the NZ Transport Agency is looking at ways to improve the efficient movement of freight to and from the port. Currently, vehicles going to the ferries travel along SH1 which is managed by the Transport Agency, before turning into Kent Street/ Lagoon Road, which are Councilmaintained roads. As vehicles come off the ferries and head south, delays are happening at the intersection of Kent Street and Wairau Road (SH1) said Mr Porter. The traffic build-up is getting bigger with the advent of larger ferries, with similar timetables. In the past, Council had suggested

a ‘swap’ so that Kent Street became part of the state highway network while Auckland Street reverted from being part of State Highway 1 to becoming a local road although no final agreement was ever reached. Now, with traffic volumes increasing on Kent Street, and particularly the level of heavy vehicles, Mr Porter said it is timely to reconsider that proposal. The last stretch of SH1, north of Kent Street up to the ferry terminal, carries mainly light vehicles and services the Picton CBD. Marlborough Roads is proposing to gather traffic data and look at all possible options to efficiently manage peak traffic flows at this intersection. “There may be other solutions and we will be looking at all the options so we’re keen to hear from people who regularly use these roads.” Mr Porter says, once he has considered all options, staff would be consulting with neighbours and various stakeholders.

Detailed work would be required to ensure any change would continue easy access into the Picton CBD, he said. Beyond the northern end of Kent Street and Dublin Street, Marlborough District Council maintains the first 220m of Lagoon Road. All land on either side of Lagoon Road is owned by Port Marlborough Ltd. Whilst this is a public road, the only access from it is onto Port Marlborough land. Where SH1 enters Port-owned land is the logical point to cease the SH designation. Marlborough District Council will either be able to maintain Lagoon Road as a local road or discuss management of that route with the Port Company. The public is invited to comment on this proposal to Marlborough Roads: email steve.murrin@nzta. govt.nz or write to P O Box 1031 Blenheim 7240.

NMDHB three-year plan approved The 2015/16 Nelson Marlborough District Health Board three year Annual Plan has been approved by the Minister of Health, Jonathon Coleman. NMDHB chair, Jenny Black says the plan supports the Board’s commitment to providing excellence in healthcare, while living within its means. “The Annual Plan 2015-16 sets out how we will increase support for families to prevent illness and better manage long term conditions,” she says. “We will continue to integrate services across traditional community, primary and secondary settings so patients and their families experience a single system of healthcare.” Jenny says the organisation will continue work with the Nelson Marlborough communities to promote, encourage and enable their health, wellbeing and independ-

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ence. “We plan to increase support for families to prevent chronic disease and obesity, and to better manage long-term conditions by improving health literacy and other initiatives.” In order to provide integrated and efficient services, the annual

plan identifies the need for a highly skilled workforce working at the ‘top of their scope’. Innovative new models of care and new ways of working will be developed to support the Boards aim to provide better, sooner, more convenient care. The report acknowledges that some sectors of the community, specifically Maori, may struggle to access healthcare. However, the Board is committed to working towards equitable health outcomes for all its consumers across the wider community. “We will continue to invest in initiatives that will strengthen our commitment to our ‘One Service, Two Sites’ approach for medical and surgical services in Nelson and Wairau Hospitals,” says Jenny. The annual plan is available on http://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ PublishedDocuments.aspx

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- weekend event guide Friday 6 Craft Fair In The Forum, all proceeds to local charities. Friday 8am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm. Slip Your Disco Shameless disco for the over forties brought to you by the Beaver Diva’s with guests Julio and Fabio. BYO wine and snacks, corkage $5. Redwoodtown Community Centre, Cnr Cleghorn & Weld Streets, 7pm – 10pm. The Woody Speedshear Come watch the guys in action! From 7.30pm at the Woodbourne Tavern. Marlborough A & P Show Where town & country meet and everything that is traditionally farming. A&P Park, Maxwell St, Redwoodtown, 9am. Nicolas Dillon - Observing Nature In his paintings Dillon demonstrates an extraordinary empathy with nature. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square. Buddhist Teachings Geshe Jampa Tarchin will explain the Buddhist perspective on cultivating happiness in day to day life. All welcome - class by donation. 7 pm - 8.30 pm Alzheimers Rooms, 8 Wither Road. Ph Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5214. Hot art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock. The Edwin Fox Ship 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 573 6868. Picton Museum 10am - 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Ph 573 8283. EcoWorld Picton Aquarium Meet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun discovering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up Close Encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore. Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park, Daily 10am - 4pm.

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

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

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

Scottish Country Dance (Ceilidh) At Havelock Town Hall. Scottish Dance Band “Slocken” performing and calling, no previous dance experience required. Light dinner of stovies or curry with plum pudding will be served at the break. BYO, from 6.30pm for tickets 574 1088. Adults $25pp or Family Ticket $55. All profits to the Havelock Boardwalk. Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Saturday morning (weather dependant). 9am 1pm. Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim. Marlborough A & P Show Where town & country meet and everything that is traditionally farming. A&P Park, Maxwell St, Redwoodtown, 9am. Eve of Destruction Join us for the Eve of Destruction, Stockcar Teams. Fun for the whole family. Eastern States Speedway, Vintage Lane, Renwick from 6pm. Gates open from 5pm. Meditation Class Breathing meditations aimed at calming the mind so that we may obtain peace and contentment in our lives. 10 am - 11.30 am (followed by a shared lunch) . All welcome - by donation. Alzheimers Rooms 8 Wither Road. Supported by the Blenheim Tibetan Buddhist Group. Phone Maree 572 2774 or Sue 578 5214. Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road. Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928. 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. Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, Today and Sunday, 10am.

Sunday 8 Ulysses Ride Ride down the coast to Kaikoura for lunch. Meet at the railway station, south end, at 10.15am ride departs at 10.30am. Stihl Shop Garden Fête Over 200 stalls selling plants, flowers, garden wares, art, furniture, gift ideas and much more. 9am-3pm Seymour Square. ‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round departs at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim, 61 Queen St. Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz Kapahaka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall 12pm - 3pm All welcome.

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Tuesday Renwick Market at Anglican Church, High Street 10am - 2pm. All sized clothing, kitchen ware, crafts and much more. Phone Tanysha 572 9539 for more info. 15 November

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For tickets ph 520 8560 or www.ticketdirect.co.nz. Blenheim Musical Theatre, 81a Lakings Rd, Springlands.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776. Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street – John Ph 577 9789. Tramping Club We go on tramp’s Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel Ph Mary Ph 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail. com. Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1 - 4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. For more info contact Jim 578 8974 or Rod 579 4601. Marlborough Rock and Mineral 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.

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Greater animal welfare standards likely Greater powers to Ministry officials proposed in a revision of the Animal Welfare Act could result in instant fines and a farmer having to go to court in defence says Marlborough veterinarian Nick Hansby of Vets-on-Alabama to the last Marlborough Federated Farmers’ meeting. New Zealand was known for high welfare standards. However, international markets were demanding higher standards from suppliers. There were huge benefits to good welfare on the farms both in a long productive life to the animal, good reputation in the community and international market access. “In my experience as a veterinarian in Marlborough, the majority of farmers take pride in their stocks health and welfare. When problems have arisen, they are usually the result of extreme climatic conditions resulting in feed shortages. Issues with small block holders are not uncommon and usually

result from lack of experience and knowledge.” It was essential that all farmers kept up with Animal Welfare requirements. “Communication between representative bodies and farmers is essential. Owners and managers of stock should take time to communicate concerns to their representative organisations, keep current with minimum standards as outlined in the codes and set up farm policies and training for their staff.” Codes available on MPI website http://www.mpi.govt.nz/ biosecurity-animal-welfare/ animal-welfare. Reports from a member of the public can instigate a Ministry of Primary Industries investigation. “It worries me that an instant fine can then be made, forcing farmers to go to court,” said Nick. President Sharon Parkes agreed saying some public could complain needlessly. “Perhaps there’s a case for fining idiotic complaints?” she

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www.thenelsonshow.org.nz (03) 544 7181 9am-5pm SATURDAY quipped. Penalties under the proposals are up to $100,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporate and/or five years in prison. Federated Farmers policy analyst Kristy McGregor said the bill was in its early stages but farmers should make submissions when called for. Sheep Measles Sheep measles seem to be on the increase said Nick particularly where vineyard workers and members of the public were

exercising their dogs near vineyards where sheep were grazing. Nick says it was not so much farmers’ dogs but dogs owned by urban people. Sharon says farmers and vineyard owners should ask dog owners for their vet certificate. The meeting decided to ask the Marlborough District Council to inform dog owners of the need to dose dogs against sheep measles if exercising them outside town boundaries.

Snapshot of NZ irrigation launched IrrigationNZ launched its firstever annual snapshot of New Zealand’s irrigation sector at yesterday’s AGM in response to enquiries about the health of the industry and proposed developments across the country. “The 2015 Irrigation Snapshot provides a transparent window on irrigation in New Zealand – where we irrigate, what’s happening with future developments, how much water we use, what it is taken for and the value this creates for our nation. Many stakeholders have asked for an update on the status of irrigation so we’ve pulled together the latest data to illustrate the national situation,” says IrrigationNZ CEO

IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.

Andrew Curtis. New Zealand currently has approximately 720,000 hectares of land under irrigation. The snapshot highlights that

another 350,000 hectares could be sustainably irrigated by 2025. New Zealand presently abstracts around 2 per cent of its water resource (minus hydropower which takes it to 5 per cent). By international standards this is an extremely low abstraction rate. Irrigation accounts for 60 per cent of water usage. Pastoral-based activities make up approximately three quarters of our irrigated area (dairy 50 per cent and sheep and beef finishing 25 per cent). The other 25 per cent of land under irrigation supports predominately vegetable and arable crops, alongside fruit and wine growing. In 2012 it was estimated that

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Trout farming a ‘no goer’ say anglers Trout farming currently being touted by the aquaculture industry and corporate fishing companies, was based on a “mythical” economic value and neglected the dangers of trout farming to the country’s public trout fisheries says the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers. Federation spokesman Ken Sims of Palmerston North says fish farming was risky and of little economic value, especially when compared with the multi-million value of the wild sporting trout fisheries, which generated many millions of

dollars in both international and domestic tourism. The Taupo fishery alone was worth over $90 million a year, a figure the Department of Conservation recently presented to a trout poaching court case. “Trout farming is banned in New Zealand so as to protect the public’s trout fishery from threats trout farming generates such as poaching and black market incentives, disease, erosion of wild stock genetics, effluent pollution and other detrimental effects.” Disease was a constant problem for fish farming where fish were crowded into confined spaces.

“There’s strong doubt about the ability of the Ministry of Primary Industries to administer fish farming as was shown by the utter fiasco in the way the ministry handled the King Salmon disease outbreak in its farms in the Marlborough Sounds,” he said. The Malaysian-owned company had suffered huge fish kills in its Marlborough farms, particularly at Wahinau, for a number of years. Now MPI had finally acknowledged that there was a problem, said Ken, partially caused by two organisms previously unknown

in New Zealand. Ken pointed out that although trout farming was banned, MPI had finally put out a two page document on the Marlborough salmon kills, but such was the ingrained bias within the ministry towards trout farming, it claimed that ‘no unusual fish death events have been reported to them from salmon or trout farms in other areas of NZ.’ “Apparently, within MPI at least, trout farming is seen as a ‘fait accompli’, however we would suggest that this is far from the case,” he says.

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Charitable gift brings delight By Glenise Dreaver There were celebrations at the Papatuanuku Independency Trust in Waikawa recently as they took delivery of a ten-seater van, made possible by Pub Charity. The $20,000 gift, which covered most of the cost, means the seven residents and their carers can once again go out for trips as a group in a safe and reliable vehicle. Special Olympics, shopping, ten pin bowling, occasional meals out and other activities are all part of the trust’s programmes that give the group huge pleasure. So when news came in that their application, prepared by Susan O’Rourke, had been successful, a nationwide search started immediately to get the best possible value for money. Caretaker and part time volunteer Dave St John “led the charge” and

With Dave St John at the wheel, the seven trust residents lined up with their new van. From left, they are Jazmine, Sam, James, Gavin, Dave, Phillip, Gillian and Roberta.

finally tracked the wide-bodied Toyota Hi Ace coach in Christchurch. Dave went down and did the test drive.

It has many advantages over their previous van. “Reversing camera, anti-skid brakes, airbags, electric side door, climate control, great fuel con-

sumption and well maintained. It’s more stable on the road too,” said Dave. He felt so strongly about it that he bought the old vehicle for the $2500

needed to complete the purchase and he will do that up over the next few months. The residents had mostly come to Waikawa from Auckland some two decades ago with now retired manager Lynne Gibson and residential manager Aileen Hurst. They were fulfilling a dream to create a “home for life” for the residents on the secluded rural site. With twenty years having passed, and some residents aging, the additional comfort and space in the van are hugely important (though the lack of a TV was mentioned). But “It’s awesome!” is the general agreement. And probably the most important feature is the stereo. “We can have singalongs now!” said Jasmine. Led by “Nana Aileen” the theme is rock’n’roll, with Blueberry Hill a particular favourite.

Kids get environmental boost Marlborough school children are getting a helping hand to reduce waste and learn about looking after their environment thanks to New Zealand King Salmon supporting school-based recycling programme, Paper4trees. Paper4trees is the largest of its type in New Zealand, with over 4000 schools and early childhood centres participating, including here in Marlborough. New Zealand King Salmon (NZKS) chose to support the programme’s Marlborough operation because its

goals of sustainability, environmental awareness and education reflected the company’s own values. “Our sponsorship of Paper4trees in Marlborough schools further supports our emphasis on sustainability, but also on the important task of educating our young people about their environment and how they can help look after it,” said NZKS General Manager of Marketing, Jemma McCowan. NZKS’s support means Marlborough schools are provided with the resources

and equipment needed to set up their own in-house paper and cardboard recycling systems. Once each school’s recycling programme is underway, pupils are rewarded for their efforts with native plants provided by Paper4trees. With NZKS’s aquaculture office located in Picton and the company’s salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds, Jemma says it makes sense to support the community in which many of their staff lived and worked.

Springlands School pupils will receive a boost with their learning with the environment.

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Births This Week MACHIN: Gabrielle J.Lou October 28, 2015

Paige wins IPod touch with road safety draw

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Paige Wentworth correctly answered a cycle safety question to win an IPod Touch from the Marlborough Road Safety draw at the New World Blenheim Marlborough Kids Duathlon. The seven-year-old enjoyed completing the duathlon and says she will definitely be doing it again next year. Marlborough Road Safety Coordinator Robyn Blackburn who organised the draw says it was great to see such a good level of fitness amongst the youngsters who competed in the Duathlon. “We want to encourage even more school children to jump on their bikes or walk to school, instead of using the car. “This introduces regular exercise into children’s everyday routines with the added benefit of reducing the number of cars on the road at school time.” A survey completed in 2014 indicated that only 30 per cent of Marlborough primary school children walk, scooter, or cycle to school. Distance from school and the time it took to get there as well as the safety of our roads were all given as reasons parents were driving their children to school rather than letting them walk or cycle. However Robyn Blackburn says there

Paige Wentworth receives her IPod Touch from Marlborough Road Safety Coordinator Robyn Blackburn.

would be less congestion around school gates and on the roads around schools if there were fewer vehicles arriving to drop off and pick up children. She says, rather than driving, parents could help their school to establish a Walking School Bus so children had the opportunity to walk or scoot to school under supervision.

Fairhall pupils excel in Peace Poster competition Two Fairhall School pupils took out the top spots in the Blenheim Lions Club Peace Poster competition. Tarryn Metcalfe,12, (right) won for her poster which is pictured in the background while Eleanor O’Connell was runner-up. Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace.

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Charlie’s stupid good fortune Sonny Bill Williams’ nice gesture to a boy who ran onto the field following the Rugby World Cup Final sends all the wrong messages. The 14-year-old boy, Charlie Line, ran onto the field in Twickenham after the match ended and got tackled by a security guard right in front of the All Black midfielder. We all know after that, he got SBW’s winners medal but I don’t think the kid’s stupidity should be rewarded. Now, before I tell you why, credit has to go to Williams for the kind gesture and in his defence he thought Charlie was initially eight or nine-years-old and therefore got

hit by a rather physical security guard tackle. However, in my view, regardless of what age you are, if you run onto a major sports ground postmatch uninvited then you deserve to get tackled by security. This is not the 1990s where terror threats and personal security was never in question, this is 2015 and there are opportunists out there who will try to make an evil statement at events like this. The security had an obligation to protect the players and Charlie put himself in harm’s way and got rewarded for it. One side note, Williams was fantastic at this tournament and completely outplayed the aging

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Conrad Smith. Williams’ off-loading ability was just the x-factor injection needed late in both the tense semi final win over South Africa and a final against the Wallabies. The man who gave away one medal will chase another one next year as he signs on for the New Zealand Sevens team and its Rio Olympic campaign in what will be the first time rugby has been considered an Olympic sport in almost a century. Come to think of it, I believe America are the current Olympic champions having won the gold medal in 1924 beating the other two teams France and Romania for top spot.

Makos snap up Super Rugby players

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The Tasman Rugby union’s recruitment strategy seems to be working well with the organisation confirming it had signed all of its 16 Super Rugby players for 2016. It is an impressive effort considering the Makos must ensure their squad is kept under a strict salary cap, so to have such depth already should see them form a formidable squad for the 2016 ITM Cup campaign.

Senior athletics

On Tuesday November 10 at Athletic Park from 5:30 pm is Programme C comprising: 200 metres, 400 metres, 3000 metres, high jump, javelin and hammer throw. Ever yone is welcome to participate and Children’s Club members are also welcome.

Kim’s Kiwi debut leaves her wanting more By Jacob Page Havelock western rider Kim Weatherhead became the first South Islander to make the New Zealand amateur team to compete against Australia in a bi-annual trans-Tasman battle Western Riding has bigger saddles and multiple disciplines which test a horse and riders relationship together. They largely use American quarter horses for the sport. Kim competed in showmanship, horsemanship which is a rider skill event, trail which is using obstacles and two English hunting disciplines. Kim was part of a 12-strong team and was paired with one of 12 random drawn horses. “Some of the horses are lovely and some take a bit more work but it’s a case of making the best team so we can score as many points as a team.” “I got given a lovely but cheeky one but I was probably better

equipped to deal with it.” Kim trained with the team but had to pay her own way to Fielding to do it. From there, she was one of two South Island riders selected, a first for the team. “I think South Island riders are the hidden gem of the sport here. “Australia won overall but it was much closer than it was two years ago and they have, up until this point, given us a real caning. “It was good that our youth team won which was promising.” Kim had been in the sport for 20 years after being mesmerised by watching a friend do it in 1996. The class New Zealand competes in is for the team with all sponsorship going to the team rather than herself. She wished to thank Havelock Four Square, Lucas Saddlery who provided grooming tips for the team and Dunstan who provided feed for the six team horses. Kim is hoping to compete again

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Dunstan starts strong Ray Dunstan struck first with the quickest time on the opening night of the Cuddon Cycling Marlborough Bikefit Summer Night Series. The series consists of individual time trials, road kermesses (points race format) and road races, in a rotating sequence. Separate points-based overall classifications in different grades will be kept for the time trails and the road races.

Football programme next month

Havelock’s Kim Weatherhead was part of the New Zealand amatuer western riding team that competed in Fielding in a trans-Tasman competition. Photo Kim Weatherhead/One True Colour. for the team in Australia in 2017 where consistent performances should give her a second crack at the competition.

Marlborough Football will be hosting a three day Holiday Fun Football programme in December at A and P Park. The three days will run from Friday December 18, Monday December 21 and Tuesday December 22.

“The biggest thing I got out of this was experience and it definitely made me a better horsewoman throughout this process.”

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The Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre at Simcox Stadium as well as Marlborough Table Tennis have fundraised for a new defibrillator for the various sports that use the facility throughout the year.

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