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Well done council Blenheim lights up for Christmas

By Jacob Page Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman admits he and councillors have often lacked adequate Christmas cheer when it came to Blenheim’s decorations, but this year they have it spot on, according to public opinion.

The 8-metre Christmas tree in The Forum has proven a popular photograph spot while families have enjoyed walking through Seymour Square with the festive lighting.

Continued page 2 Ravi and Nipa Mahajan with their four and a half month old son Maharishi. They were delighted to see the Christmas tree all lit up in The Forum on Monday night.

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Council get festive spirit right Continued from page 1 Sowman says it’s nice to have overwhelmingly positive feedback.

“In the past, on reflection I don’t think we’ve done enough as a council to make the town light up at Christmas but this year seems different,” Sowman says.

“We had hoped to have the Christmas tree up earlier but that was strictly a delivery issue, now that we have it, it will go up hopefully before the Christmas Parade each year.

“There will also be more lights next year, we just ran out of time this year, but there will be more in the years to come.

Sowman acknowledged it was

hard to budget for Christmas decorations.

“You still get some that think the money could have been spent elsewhere but the tree for example cost $54,000 but spread out over 15 years it should be a good investment.

The lights in Seymour Square include $9000 worth of new lighting to be installed in five trees in the Square and $7000 worth of new lights for the Cyprus tree which is decorated with Christmas lights.

“I just want families to enjoy them as much as possible,” Sowman says.

ABOVE; Seymour Square beautiful fountain is all lit up and right, our new Christmas tree.

Christmas lights Here is a list of Christmas lights display addresses and streets which feature decorated houses.

11 Endeavour street Riversdale. Walk through back displays from 8pm to 11:30pm daily until January 3. 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m daily at Elsmore Mews, 291P Waikawa Road, Picton.

9 Faulkland Drive, Merlot Place, Fulton Street, 5 Dunbeath Street, Hilton Place, 158

Muller Road, Parker Street, Magnolia Drive, Leefield Street, Muller Road, Barrett Street, Muller Road, Logan Place, Goodman Street, Redwood Street, Avery Place, Hope Drive, Faulkland Drive, Page Street, Maxwell Road, Market Street and Seymour Square. Christmas Grotto at the Renwick Pioneer Church public daily from December 21.

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Aidan earns Wineworks scholarship

By Jacob Page Student life will be a little easier for a young man aiming for an engineering career after winning a scholarship at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

The 19-year-old senior rugby player and drummer in band Delinquent Confusion, received the award yesterday.

Former Marlborough Boys College pupil Aidan Treston will receive $1250 per year in a scholarship from wine industry service company, Wineworks.

Aidan has graduated with a Certificate in Engineering after first taking part in the Top of the South Trades Academy while a high school student. He is now

looking for a job as an engineering apprentice.

He says the funds have come just at the right time as he tries to pay off a student loan.

“I’m really stoked to get the scholarship,” says Aidan, who has just turned 19.

Wineworks Marlborough plant manager Damien Gillman says the bottling, distribution and warehousing company, is pleased to be able to support local young people.

Aidan has already shown he is well regarded, having won the 2014 Principals Award scholarship at Marlborough Boys College in 2014.

Aidan’s mum, Maureen Treston says she is full of pride.

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said Mr McNamara. He told the foresters that ash fall from last week’s fire had landed as far away as the Awatere Valley.

SCION’s Chief Wildfire Research Scientist Grant Pearce updated the meeting on research being done to investigate forestry

inbrief Name in lights Blenheim dancer Joshua GuillemotRodgerson is back where it all began to bring a special Christmas show to Blenheim.

The dancer is in his third year of study at the Julliard School, a performing arts school in New York.

He wants to be the first New Zealand dancer to graduate from the school and is returning to Blenheim for the Josh 2 Julliard Xmas Variety Show, to raise money for his accommodation costs.

Sky frustrations Scholarship recipient Aiden Treston (centre) with WineWorks maintenance engineer Michael Ford and plant manager Damien Gillman.

“He has done well and it’s a great reward for his hard work.

“It’s nice to see local businesses supporting NMIT.”

He is aiming at a career in maintenance and refrigeration engineering, hopefully working in the wine industry.

Forests owners meet with fire chief A meeting between 20 representatives of Marlborough forest owners, managers and contractors and the Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority has agreed that, while the forest fire alert code should be used as a guide, conditions on individual logging sites must determine whether it is safe to continue harvesting.

The meeting was called in the wake of two recent forest fires in Marlborough which together destroyed about $3 million worth of forest.

MKRFA principal fire Officer Richard McNamara says the Code is a guide for the industry but judgement also had to be exercised if conditions at any particular site indicated elevated fire risk.

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fire ignition. He said that, while the review of the forestry fire danger Code was continuing, the codes themselves remained a good indicator of regional fire danger.

Marlborough Forest Industry Association executive officer Vern Harris says the fires underlined the importance of ‘good housekeeping’ on production sites, to proactively manage any potential sources of ignition.

“We need to be proactive – to get on the front foot for the rest of the season.”

Richard says work was already underway, before these recent fires, to refine the Code and see if there were further steps that could effectively mitigate fire risk.

He outlined research that was being done on operational risk

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He stressed that the public could be confident that all those involved were sharing of information and that there is good cooperation and communication between fire authorities and the forestry sector.

“The industry is working very closely with us to fill out our knowledge as to why we are getting fires starting in reasonably benign conditions,” he said.

Control of the Wairau Valley fire was handed back to the forestry company owners yesterday although the MKRFA would maintain an overview of it.

Richard acknowledged that forestry fire crews had played a pivotal role in controlling the fire.

“That fire didn’t run out of fuel, it was hauled up by the excellent fire fighting work that was done.”

Sky Television continues to be under fire for its new upgrade which has changed the interface on its digital platform.

Customers have taken to social media in frustration but Sky has confirmed it will continue to look into issues and try to fix them throughout the summer.

Havelock website launched Havelock’s new website www. havelock.co.nz has been launched.

The website will be able to tell people what events are on in the town as well as a directory of key places and contacts in the area.

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By Jacob Page Alzheimer’s Marlborough is set to benefit to the tune of $1300 after Marlborough’s Order of Buffaloes gifted the money to help with the cost of Christmas.

The Buffaloes are a group of business people who donate their time and raise funds for various projects in their community.

Churchill Lodge member Harold Beesley, who donated the cheque on behalf of the Buffaloes, had a personal reason for giving the money.

Harold is an opera singer, who had performed around New Zea-

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Energy Minister Simon Bridges has approved an oil exploration permit around 10km from the Marlborough Sounds.

Although Bridges insisted the permit is in “the Taranaki Basin” the block, awarded to Mont D’Or, appears to be less than 10km from the of D’Urville Island.

Bunnings strike Bunnings Warehouse Blenheim staff are amongst 850 workers nationwide striking in an effort to ensure a fair roster system in the future.

FIRST Union Retail and Finance Secretary Maxine Gay says under the current collective agreement roster changes must be made with ‘mutual agreement’ between managers and workers.

But Bunnings wants to hand managers the power to impose rosters on the workforce.

“This means rosters could chop and change with very little notice.”

land and Europe.

In recent years he had been to Alzheimer’s Marlborough to perform and always enjoyed the experience.

“People really enjoy the music and I know the work that they do here in Marlborough so it’s great that a working organisation can give them some money that should be able to help them so close to Christmas.”

Harold says the Buffaloes would be donating a similar sized cheque to Diabetes Marlborough in the Alzheimer’s Marlborough manager Donna Rainbird, Buffaloes coming days. member Harold Beesley and Alzheimer’s Marlborough president Diane Tolley with a cheque of $1300 the organisation has received from the Buffaloes.

Miss Daisy drives on

By Jacob Page Steady growth in Marlborough has seen the Driving Miss Daisy franchise expand its vehicle fleet to two.

The company has been operating in the province for two years and now the original car Skoda Roomster has been joined by a larger van, a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life vehicle with a low wheel base which is a wheelchair mobility vehicle.

Driving Miss Daisy Marlborough’s Dawn Morris says the mobility vehicle was the best option to suit the needs of the clients.

“When the decision was made

Grand opening Marlborough Motorcycles on Grove Road will be holding its grand opening tomorrow between 10am and 2pm.

It’s a chance for people to see their new showroom and new range of motorcycles.

Brendon Wadsworth purchased Peter Grinter Motorcycles and merged it with his own business last month.

Driving Miss Daisy has expanded its fleet to two in Marlborough.

to increase our service to the community it was decided to go with the mobility option as we had many inquiries on this avenue of transport.

“The operation to get a wheel chair into the vehicle is a ramp on a slight slope with an electric winch to assist with getting the wheel chair into the right

position.

“We felt that this option was better than the hoist which on most vehicles raises the wheel chair well into the air and on a windy Marlborough Day we all know how that would feel and this allows more piece of mind when being loaded into the vehicle.

“Also through the holiday period we at Driving Miss Daisy will be here to continue giving our services for airport pick up and drop offs and even on Christmas day we will be available for getting those people to family for dinner.

“However you would need to pre-book several days ahead.”

Hazel’s Karaoke finds top singers Hazel Neale has been singing karaoke for the past three years and has enjoyed it so much that she has started running competiProfessional advice for everyday kiwi’s. tions through her newly established Hazel’s (Home Ownership Coach) Jac Lockington Karaoke.

Her recent karaoke competition began on November 7 and ran for five weeks.

027 249 7917 or 03 575 7077 It was held at the Toot N Whistle in Picton jac.lockington@loanmarket.co.nz www.mortgageadvisernz.com Free disclosure statements available. and drew large crowds, not to mention a lot of great talent, she says.

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Nine contestants went through to the finals heat held December 5, cheered on by those who gathered in support.

The competition received sponsorship from Simmons Transport, DB Breweries and the Toot N Whistle who put up the main and spot prizes.

First place winner was Sarah Western, second was Lori Crandall and third was Soraya Walker.

Hazel plans to hold two competitions next year, one in Picton and the other in Blenheim.

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COUNCIL NEWS Notices Council Services Holiday Hours Christmas/New Year 2015/16 Council offices Marlborough District Council, Blenheim and Picton Service Centre (except the Library) will be closed from midday Thursday 24 December 2015 and will reopen on Tuesday 5 January 2016 at 8.00 am.

Marlborough Libraries Marlborough District Library and Picton Library will close at 12.00 noon on Thursday 24 December and reopen on Tuesday 29 January at 9.00 am.

Opening hours for both libraries on Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 December are 9.00 am-5.00pm.

Marlborough District Library and Picton Library will be closed from 5.00pm Thursday 31 December and re-open Tuesday 5 January for normal operating hours.

Normal hours are; Marlborough District Library 9.00 am-6.00pm. Picton Library 8.00 am-5.00 pm.

Red for rubbish and Yellow for recycling The new public recycling bins are in place in the CBDs of Blenheim and Picton offering people the chance to show how committed they are to recycling.

The yellow recycling bins have pictorial signs showing what should be put in them; plastic, cardboard, paper,

Bringing Christmas to the town centre Blenheim’s new Christmas tree makes a festive statement in the town centre.

The tree has been attracting attention in daytime and at night when it adds some sparkle to Market Square.

Invercargill City Council and its mayor Tim Shadbolt mistakenly suggested recently that Marlborough had spent $90,000 to

Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections (Blenheim and Picton) Blenheim • Friday 25 December 2015 collection will take place on Thursday 24 December 2015 • Monday 28 December 2015 collection will take place on Tuesday 29 December 2015 • Friday 1 January 2015 collection will take place Thursday 31 December 2015 • Monday 4 January 2016 collection will take place Tuesday 5 January 2016.

Picton Collections will take place on Tuesday 22 December 2015 and Tuesday 29 December 2015 as normal.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BAGS AND BINS ARE OUT ON THE KERB BY 7.30 AM. A full list of holiday period hours will be published closer to Christmas.

The above details can also be found in full on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt. nz 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: • Friday 25 December 2015 (Christmas Day holiday) • Monday 28 December 2015 (Boxing Day holiday) • Friday 1 January 2016 (New Year’s Day holiday) • Monday 4 January 2016 (New Year’s holiday).

Normal services will resume from Tuesday 5 January 2016.

Community News What’s on in the holidays?

Want to know what’s on in the holidays to do?

There are a couple of ways to find details of Marlborough events and activities on in the holiday period, try www.follow-me.co.nz or www.marlborough4fun.co.nz

cans and glass. Foodstuffs and other rubbish go in the red bins.

The bins will be emptied as required; it will be a case of assessing the use before a regular pick-up routine is established, says Council’s Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil.

$100,000 on its Christmas tree.

In fact, this Council approved a budget of $56,000 for its tree, including decorations, erection costs and storage for 11 months of the year.

Given that the tree is expected to last for 15 years, that works out at an annual cost of less than $4000 for the tree.

Dose your dog against sheep measles Our rural community has noted a worrying increase in Taenia ovis – sheep measle cysts – in local livestock. This indicates that this rapidly spreading tapeworm is present in the local dog population.

All working dogs, including hunting dogs, should be treated monthly for this tapeworm.

Any dogs which are able to roam in vineyards are also at risk and should be treated, and any dogs visiting farms should be treated well in advance of their visit. If they visit regularly they must be treated on a monthly basis.

Sheep Measles are small cysts of a tapeworm, shared between dogs and sheep, found in the meat of infected sheep and goats.

They are not a health risk for humans but the cysts degrade the quality of animal carcasses. Infected carcasses are either trimmed or rejected for export, reducing returns

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

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

Don’t feel reluctant to accept an invitation to neighbours or friends or family – or, if you have no plans,

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on sheep meat.

The re-emergence of sheep measles indicates dogs are getting fed untreated meats and offal.

If you are a rural dog owner or you allow your dog to visit a rural property you can help control the spread of sheep measles by; • Feed dogs only cooked meat or offal heated to a core temp of 72 degs for not less than 30 minutes, or meat that has been frozen at -10 deg for seven days • Clean up dead sheep quickly and put into dog-proof offal holes • Treat monthly all dogs on rural properties - to break the 35-day tapeworm lifecycle • Ensure pet dogs and dogs living in rural rented cottages are treated • Ensure all visiting dogs (owned by contractors, casual

Councillor Geoff Evans with his heading dog, Meg staff and friends) have been treated in the last month.

For more information contact: Maataa Waka Animal Control, 56 Main Street, Blenheim. See your vet or Animal Control for dog dosing tablets.

Don’t spend Christmas alone extend an invitation to someone else to join your table.

Crossroads, at 2 Redwood Street, is also opening for a Christmas Breakfast on Christmas Day for the first time. A cooked breakfast will be served between 8.15am and 10.30am.

On Wednesday 23 December a community Christmas dinner will be served at Crossroads. Doors open all day with the meal served from 5pm.

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

Donations welcomed; phone 03 578 5395.

The Blenheim Elim Centre, in Burleigh Road, does not have a Christmas Day dinner this year but will be presenting a Christmas production on Christmas Day, from 9am to 11am, where light refreshments will be served.

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The town centre is not thriving because Blenheim is a minimum wage town.

With city rentals, living costs etc.

Shops close because the landlords are greedy and rents are too high.

Businesses have a lot of expenses-wagesinsurance-acc-power- phone.

With the poor wages how can anyone spend money they don’t have!

That’s why they go to Nelson for cheaper stuff.

It’s not up to the council to bring Spotlight etc here.

These businesses will only come here if its viable for them to do so!!

From an ex retailer.

Wairau Valley boring You choose to live out there, so why moan that it’s boring for the kids?

So that’s why they get in trouble, don’t live in a drop kick place and your kids won’t get in trouble.

Paper money?

I agree with Maggie (Sun letter, Dec 16) that is terrible hearing organizers of events saying they would prefer paper money for donations!

I am stunned.... Not good.

Once bitten twice shy business hub Marlborough

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I helped some friends of mine whom I had known some 23 years, build a motorhome some years ago and once completed they told me that they would rather owe me for the rest of my life than not pay me.

Haven’t seem them since either.

Nice to know I’ve got such swell mates out there.

Once bitten twice shy I say.

Lovely service Lovely service from the man on the express lane (about 4:15pm) in Countdown Springlands.

Didn’t see name on nametag, but very friendly.

Wage increase?

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Not viable

350,000 children living in poverty.

9% of those in severe poverty.

Aged pensioners struggling.

Record levels of families queuing for food help.

Politicians awarded 3% increase in wages.

(15-30 thousand $s extra) more than most suffering basic living issues earn.

Something smells!

Christmas tree The xmas tree in the Forum.

Is that it??!! What a joke.

No wonder Blenheim is seen as Hicksville....

Thank you

A star has appeared on the forum Xmas tree - looks fabulous.

Well done!

Wow it’s beautiful.

Good to see Rotunda with lights again.

Petunia baskets looking good too.

Town looking great.

Do the decent thing I hit and killed a puppy recently.

I stopped and did the decent thing and got abused by owner.

I wasn’t speeding, I was driving on the road.

I tried to stop but sadly couldn’t stop in time.

In no way shape or form was it my fault, yet I was made to feel terrible.

So sometimes doing the decent thing doesn’t pay off!

Broke-not likely

I take offence at your suggestion that whoever didn’t stop to assist your dog was not a “decent” person.

Injured dogs can become very agressive, and I personally wouldn’t stop to assist a dog I had struck, putting my health and wellbeing ahead of that of a dogs.

Keep your animals confined to your property as you are required, and they wont get run over.

Think yourself lucky the car owner didn’t track you down and sue for damages to their vehicle.

I agree that whoever hit your dog on Parker Street should’ve stop to at least check to see if your dog was OK. You may be thankful to know that you potentially avoided a hefty insurance claim.

As you are the dogs owner, it is your responsibility to make sure it is detained on your property.

If a car hits it and it causes damage to that car, you as the dog owner become liable for any damage done to that car.

As long as your dog is OK, you should count yourself lucky.

Humble guy Loved picking up the Friday Sun to see Mike Newman’s smiling face.

He is an amazingly humble guy who is so very generous to his community.

My class would never have got to Wellington without Mike’s generosity.

And his sausages are bloody good!!!

ONLY A FEW MORE SLEEPS LEFT!

I’m a Rural fire fighter and have attended the fires in Marlborough recently, I would like to extend my gratitude to all the people who brought baking / food to us, you have no idea how nice it is to come off the hill to some lovely baking, thanks also to the Brethren Church (Rapid Relief Team ).

Thank you all so much.

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The costs incurred from promoters for five funeral ceremonies, stadium hire the commission paid to two managers and financial advisors.

Income for broadcasting and publicity.

Obviously no income protection despite earning millions.

All those who have clipped the ticket of this Lomu chap.

Time you took responsibility for NOT advising and managing your client and creaming it even in funerals.

Funds diverted to other pockets.

Thank you Greg I would like to thank Greg from Mayfield Wadsco for some truly exceptional service when I bought a car recently.

It was a real pleasure doing business with you.

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Sodium fluoride Congratulations to those at dhb with alternative to putting poison in our water.

5 percent reduction is only 2 teeth at what cost to parents.

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Three arrested in Seddon drug search Marlborough Police have arrested three Seddon people on drugs charges after executing four search warrants on Tuesday.

A 31-year-old Seddon man has been charged with possession of cannabis, driving while suspended and three burglaries.

The man also had his vehicle seized.

A 41-year-old Seddon man has been charged with possession of

Marlborough Singers members Kevin Murphy, Sarah Henderson, Mary Lee and Kathryn Nicholls presented a cheque for $2000 to Marlborough Food Bank manager Wynnie Cosgrove on Wednesday.

Concerts help those in need Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Two charity concerts held at the beginning of the month raised $2000 from donations and ticket sales, and will be helping to feed those in need this Christmas.

The ‘Celebrate Christmas’ concerts were held over two days by the Marlborough Singers which also featured performances by the Marlborough Camerata String Orchestra.

The $2000 raised was donated

to the Marlborough Foodbank on Wednesday, with a cheque being presented to manager Wynnie Cosgrove.

Spokesperson for the Marlborough Singers, Kathryn Nicholls says everyone who attended enjoyed the concerts.

“The feedback we received was immensely positive.”

According to Wynnie the money will be used to purchase milk powder and meat products.

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He said Police were also looking for firearms that had been stolen in a burglary in the area and asked anyone with information about their location to contact Police.

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By Celeste Alexander When it comes to Christmas shopping no one loves it more, or leaves it as late as I do!

I am assured I am not the only one who will be dashing about doing their last minute shopping, but thankfully the local retailers have prepared for people like myself.

Walking about the Blenheim CBD retailers have displayed their temptations out on the street frontage, but one sign in particular caught my attention.

Outside a Market Street homewares shop there was a sign listing the top five Christmas gifts in order or popularity.

What a great idea.

That prompted me to speak to a number of people to find out what their children, friends and family members are asking for.

For children Lego seems to be a hot contender. Especially the likes of Frozen and Elves.

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Swimmable mermaid tails are a new craze I am informed but as one mother warned, for the children who are confident swimmers.

Hot Wheels for boys, Nerf guns, construction toys and remote controlled gadgets are always popular, and a surprising number of parents suggested musical instruments such as ukeleles and guitars.

For women it seems one safe option is perfume or as one husband joked; “Jewellery if you are brave enough to choose it yourself”.

I asked two ladies who were shopping together what they suggested for men.

“Blokes books, electric shavers, socks and jocks,” they laughed.

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I have also been amazed with people just walking into our office with toys and groceries, people are really generous.

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Three year old girl Teuea was one of many recipients of the Sun’s annual Christmas Appeal which finished today. Thank you to everyone who has donated to the appeal, helping families throughout the Marlborough community have a very Merry Christmas.

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New menu set to delight Si n c e t h e o p e n i ng of t h e Lemong rass restau rant on Maxwell Road, di ners have enjoyed the cleverly designed menu that showcases the very best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

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“It’s our aim for all our customers to have great service and food they will remember, and if there is something they want that isn’t offered, we are happy to hear their suggestions,” Bu-nga says.

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- weekend event guide Friday 18 Renwick Christmas Tree Festival Come and view the beauty and delight of Christmas with your family and friends. 7pm - 8pm each evening, Thursday - Sunday. Local businesses and groups are invited to sponsor a tree. Just register, bring your own Christmas tree or get one from us, decorate it and join the celebration. Ph: 03 572 8850 Email: office@wairauanglican.org.nz.

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.

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, Whaling, Maritime, Heritage and Textile displays., 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.

Remembrance Championships Racing starts at 6pm featuring Stockcars, Saloons, Streetstocks, Productions and Youth Ministocks. Also racing are Grass Karts and Adult Ministocks. The feature class of the night is the Valk Designs Modified Invitation. Entry costs $12 adult, $5 child (5-16yrs), $10 student, pensioner, member. Under 5’s free.

Josh 2 Juilliard Xmas Variety Show Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson, a young dancer was the first New Zealand dancer to be accepted into The Juilliard School in New York. Josh is currently in his third year of study and is raising funds so that he can complete his degree at Juilliard. Floor Pride Civic Theatre, 4:00pm - For tickets ph. 03 520 8560.

Marlborough Art Society Members’ Holiday Exhibition Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery - 204 High Street, Blenheim. 19 December-3 January. Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm Closed Xmas Day & New Year’s Day. The exhibition is on a cash and carry basis, whereby artworks can be taken when purchased, artworks to be replenished. Affordable artworks in a huge variety of genres and mediums.

Ulysses rides Ride to Portage for a picnic lunch, BYO food and drink, (best dressed Christmas picnic table competition). Meet at the railway station at 10.45am ride departs at 11am.

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.

Farmers Market Showcasing the best of Marlborough some of the stalls are Picton Bakery, Koromiko Eggs, Banjo Brews, Traditional Country Preserves, Nuggety Creek, Riverina, Garden Bee Honey, Spudz n Greens, Kaikoura Cheese. Marlborough A&P Showground’s, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Roads, 9am – 12pm. Buy Local - Cook Local.

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.

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

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

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

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am - 12pm and Wednesday 9am - 4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Bill Rogers 573 5507 for more information.

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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.

Outdoor Yoga At the Vines Village 10:00am with James Wvimmer. Take some time out for yourself and join the amazing yoga crew for a 1 hour energising session outdoors. Just bring a towel, mat and $15 cash.

Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

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

Carols at the Old Tua Marina Church Brayshaw Heritage Park, 2:30 - 4:00pm.

Come and join Steve Austin and friends for carols and a cup of tea. Entry by donation - all funds to go to the restoration of the church.

‘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.

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.

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

Up & Coming Mon 21 Dec Lights and The Christmas Story Mon 21 Dec - Wed 23 Dec 7:00-10:00pm St Andrew’s Church. In our church we are having fun building a stable and other Christmas stuff for kids. Also we have organised to give hot drinks and snacks, for you as well as us, and any weary travellers who wander past.

Sat 26 Dec An evening of clairvoyance, meditation and healing with Aisha - Spiritual Medium. Starts 7pm - Nurses Recreation Hall (exit Maxwell Rd at Wairau Hospital). Entrance $5 (at the hall - open 6:30pm). For more information ph.

5765514.

Sun 27 Dec Ulysses rides - Lunch ride to Foresters Cafe, Rai Valley. Meet at the railway station at 10.45am ride departs at 11am.

Thu 31 Dec Ignite Marlborough, 7:00pm.

Whether you’re in Picton or Blenheim, Celebrate with the entire family at Ignite 2016 at both locations with live music, fun, and a magical midnight fireworks display to close out the evening after the clock strikes midnight.

2 January Hopai Sports, Annual Family Sports & Picnic Day – since 1920 Admission: $5, children 12 years & under free.

NO EFTPOS AVAILABLE. Please support our Food Stalls, Sausage Sizzle, Raffles.

Profits to Local Charities. By road via Kenepuru Road & Crail Bay, or boat access: Water taxi info, Gary Orchard 03 573 4203; Pelorus Mail Boat 03574 1088.

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.

Renwick Christmas Tre e Fe Come and view the beaut stival Christmas with your fam y and delight of ily - 8pm each evening, Thurs and friends. 7pm 03 572 8850 Email: office@day - Sunday. Ph: wairauanglican. org.nz.

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GYPSOPHILA and other flowers available.

Ph o n e T h e B r i g ht s 5783949.

St Lukes’s Anglican Church, Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am, Contact 0273432814.

wanted ROTARY Lawnmower wanted, going or not, phone 570-5880.

Blenheim Methodist Parish ‘Where Church & Community Meet ’

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public notice

CHURCH SERVICES 10:00am Every Sunday

We invite you to join us at the Wesley Centre.

Our Christmas services are:

JESUS IS THE ANSWER

Sunday 20 December Wesley Centre 10.00 a.m.

(Combined choirs with St Andrews) Friday 25 December Wesley Centre 9.30 a.m.

All Welcome Rev. Ian Boddy

Ph. 578 5796 3 Henry Street

St. Christopher’s

Anglican Family. Redwood Village 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown

Sunday Services

9.00am: Holy Communion 10.30am: All age worship

D O M E S T I C O ve n Cleaner, reasonable rates $50. Phone David 027-573-8354 or leave a message on 573-8355.

Havelock Lions Market 19th December. Havelock Domain, Neil Street. 9am1pm. Food, oil, plants, toys, books, Sausage sizzle, opening of new petanque court, try your hand. Sites available, ph. Ian 5742558.

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76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

Sundays

8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service

Other Services:

Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service (Last service 24th Dec. Resuming 21st Jan) 7pm Sunday - Night church (last service 6th Dec)

All welcome to our services

Beautiful female black cat to give away to a good home. Grover is a 9 year old cat and is spayed and very friendly. Please phone 5786052 for more information.

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SALES CAS H M E R E GROVE. Big sort out of toys, furniture, linen and sundries.

All good condition.

Sat 8 - 12.

H e n derso n S treet , 8 a m Sunday 20th, Kids Clothes, house furniture etc.

Skilled Machine Operators required We operate a small fleet of grape harvesters requiring skilled operators for trimming & leaf plucking in January.

This is seasonal work therefore offered on a temporary casual basis. Successful applicants must be prepared to work up to 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week.

Clean drivers license with W endorsement are a minimum requirement.

Preference given to applicants with previous harvester experience.

Total Fire Ban

for all zones of the Marlborough Kaikoura Rural Fire Authority Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 19, 22 and 23 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 for the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River including the area south of the Diversion and the area around and including Rarangi, and pursuant to Section 807.1 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 for the Urban Marlborough District Council areas of Ward, Seddon and Blenheim and for all of the Kaikoura District Council area, including the Urban area pursuant to the relevant Kaikoura District Council Bylaws: That as from 8.00 am on Monday 21 December 2015 a Prohibited Fire Season (Total Fire Ban) comes into force until further notice.

• All fire permits already issued are suspended immediately.

• Special fire permits pursuant to Section 24 of the Act will only be issued in extraordinary circumstances.

NO FIRES MAY BE LIT IN THE OPEN AIR WITHIN THE MARLBOROUGH KAIKOURA RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY’S DISTRICT AND INCLUDING ALL URBAN AREAS. • Gas-fired barbecues and other such gas-fired devices are not included in the Total fire ban.

• This Prohibited Fire Season (Total Fire Ban) will remain in force until further notice.

FOR ALL RURAL FIRES RING 111.

YOU ARE REMINDED THAT IF YOU CAUSE A FIRE YOU CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS OF PUTTING IT OUT AND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY FINANCIAL AND/OR PROPERTY LOSS. THIS PROHIBITED FIRE SEASON COMES INTO FORCE AT 8.00 AM ON MONDAY 21 DECEMBER 2015

Richard McNamara

Principal Rural Fire Officer, MkRFa

Graham Lammond

Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer kaikoura District Council Zone

Email paul@valleyharvesting or text to 027 249 7665

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• Blenheim based • New Zealand’s most trusted charity • Fundraising focus We have an exciting opportunity working with our Area Committee in Marlborough. This is a part time role working 25 hours per week and reporting to the Area Committee Chairman and South Island Accounting Services Manager.

Key responsibilities include: • Actively supporting St John and the Area Committee in achieving fundraising targets • Coordinating Area Committee meetings, minute taking and monthly reports • Treasurer for Area Committee activities - maintaining records and processing accounts.

• Play a proactive role in the Area Committee’s annual planning, budget preparation and supervision of the budget over the course of the financial year.

• Overseeing general office functions and all administration required • Increasing the St John profile within the community • Actively promoting, developing and supporting St John community programmes in the Marlborough Area You must have strong computer skills along with the ability to interpret financial reports. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a professional attitude.

You must be able to work in a “sole charge” position and have the flexibility to work different hours when required.

Applications close: Monday, 11 January 2016.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.

Haramai ngā tai o te āniwaniwa, he kāhui rangatira tēnei, he kāhui whakamana tāngata whaimahi, e te iti, e te rahi e.

For more information contact Hamish Watson on hamish.watson@stjohn.org.nz or apply with your CV and Cover letter online at join.stjohn.org.nz.

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You will operate as a key member of the Area Committee team by providing a high level of secretarial, administration and treasurer support. You will also be the central point of contact between committee members, Regional St John staff and members of the community and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of Area Committee activities.

10am: Communion Enquiries Phone 578 0139

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Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

4 Alana Place Witherlea Shopping Centre All Welcome

Engineer looking for a shed or part of a workshop for approximately 6 to 8 months.

In general Blenheim area. With or without power. Must have concrete floor. Contact Rob 02102633142 or 03 5785077.

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If you are a team player and enjoy assisting customers then this is a role for you.

The great thing about joining us at the Marlborough District Council is you’ll really enjoy the best of both worlds.

That’s because in addition to the rewarding career you’ll have as part of our progressive council, you’ll also have access to the renowned lifestyle our region boasts. Its work/life balance at its best and it can be yours.

You will need to be able to demonstrate excellence in customer service and have the ability to manage multi-tasks without compromising quality.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 6 January 2016.

Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/ Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

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

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Births This Week PATCHETT: Louie Bryan (8lb 6oz) December 13, 2015 SHEARD: Baby boy, (7lb 7oz )December 14, 2015

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Death Notices ANDERSON, James Laurence (Andy): D75880 ARMFIT RNZAF 14 March 1951 to 6 December 1973, and Territorial Air Force Bandsman 8 December 1975 to 12 July 1993.

COLUMBUS, Shirley Elaine: December 14, 2015.

FAULLS, Helen Constance (nee Williams): December 6, 2015.

death notices

BARNETT, Thora Rachel: Passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday December 16 2015. Loved wife of A W (Snow) for 63 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, Gary and Jo, Janine and Jack Davie, the late Philip, and Wayne and Chrissie.

Loved Nana of Matthew, and ChloeLouise; Tim, Simon, Nic, and Alice; Rachel, and Sean; Nina, and Fallon; Henry, and Lydia. Loved great Nana of Heath, and Olivia; Connor, and Jake; Rhys; and Tyrell, and Cooper.

Messages may be sent to 51 KaitunaTuamarina Road, RD 3, Blenheim 7273. Thanks to the staff of Ashwood Park for their care and support of Thora. A service will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets at 11am Monday December 21, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

Splash of colour for rest home

By Celeste Alexander Residents of Waterlea Rest Home’s ForgetMe-Not unit have a new mural to enjoy in their outdoor area thanks to staff member Karen Savage.

Karen is the rest home’s activities co-ordinator and in her spare time, a talented painter.

It was Karen’s desire to bring some of Pollard Park to the resthome through a large two panel mural which is attached to an outdoor seating area.

She started the project at the beginning of November in her home garage and had it completed within the month.

The mural depicts the band rotunda, stream and gardens in an array of bright colours.

“The residents and staff loved it. It compliments the area we have here,” she says.

This wasn’t the first painting project for Karen. She has painted a number of background Waterlea Resthome activities co-ordinator Karen sets for the Blenheim Musical Theatre, includ- Savage completed a large mural for the ForgetMe-Not unit last month. ing a large pharoah head for ‘Joseph’.

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Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.

Yet lemons aren’t eaten like a strawberry because besides sugar, lemons contain 3-6 per cent citric acid, which makes them taste sour.

Paws galore enjoy festive fun

Sam the dog who came 3rd in the Waggiest Tail competition pictured with owners Sabrina Rae (left) and sister Miranda Rae.

There were lots of wagging tails and paws galore at the Marlborough SPCA’s first ever Doggie Christmas Party.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes joined their owners to make the most of the festive fun on offer.

And with many doggie treats on offer, the

party pooches had a day to remember.

Around 100 dogs came to the party, with some returning to the centre after being adopted.

The crowds enjoyed agility displays, best dressed dog and waggiest tale competitions.

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Jonah’s money and mana Jonah Lomu dying broke is an absolute tragedy but people blaming the media for highlighting it need to get a grip.

Lomu died last month at age 40 following a long battle with kidney disease which cut his playing days and no doubt his earning potential short.

The man should have been a multi-millionaire but the kidney treatments, several wives and failed business ventures all seem to have taken their toll.

It goes to show you can’t judge a book by its cover.

It would appear Jonah’s generosity towards his extended family and charities may have come at a cost of his own family.

Equally though, the family have come up with some strange quotes since his death.

The establishment of a Givealittle page following his death was a bad public relations move.

It screamed desperate and his widow Nadene needs to realise that there are many families who lose fathers and mothers far too soon and don’t have the option of trading on a name to generate money for the children left behind.

Equally the idea that the Lomu Fund set up by the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association to raise funds from businesses for Jonah’s two boys will hurt Jonah’s mana.

Surely if Jonah’s mana was important then the Givealittle page would not have been established just a matter of days after his death.

I feel for his son’s and their loss, I feel for his wife too but at least Lomu had enough name recognition that a trust fund can be established.

Hopefully companies that have benefited from Lomu over the years will now give something back.

If individuals feel compelled to donate to a Lomu cause then why not Kidney Kids?

They do some excellent work around New Zealand.

Friday December 18, 2015

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Sport inbrief

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McKenzie makes Halberg cut

With ...

Jacob Page

The world champion lightweight double scull pairing of Marlborough’s Sophie Mackenzie and Julia Edward have been nominated for the Team of the Year Award at the 2016 Halberg Award.

That’s likely to be as good as it gets for the back-to-back world champions as the All Blacks look set to sweep most of the awards they are nominated in.

Footballers shine

Four Marlborough footballers were part of Mainland Football’s success at the National Age Group Tournament which finished in Wellington on Wednesday.

Alex Connor-McClean, Harrison Pine and Liam Sluiter were members of the Mainland boys under-16 side which won the overall title with a 3-0 win over Capital on Wednesday afternoon, Alex Duley played in the Mainland under-15 combination that took out their grade, drawing with Capital 1-1 in their final game.

Falcons sets for finale

New mower moves in The Blenheim Golf Club has purchased a new fairway mower for its nine hole golf course at Pollard Park.

The fairway mower cost more than $50,000

with more than $30,000 raised between The Lion Foundation, MDC Community Grants Scheme, Blenheim Ladies Golf, Pub Charity and Redwood and Pelorus Trust.

The other $20,000 has come from club funds and individual fundraising.

Club patron and Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman were on hand for the unveiling.

T he N e ls on - M arlb oro u gh Falcons will play their last ASB Youth football match ever on the weekend.

The team will play Canterbury United in their final outing after the newly formed Tasman United team will take over the controls of the club for next season after they were given a senior men’s team

Girls taste success at Spikers Last Sunday the biannual Tasman Spikers Tournament was held in Blenheim.

The event had 15 teams competing from around the Tasman region – two Marlborough Girls’ teams, one Marlborough Boys’, four Nelson Country, four Nelson City, two Motueka/ Golden Bay and for the first time two Kaikoura/Amuri teams.

Two pools of girls and one pool of boys teams played at stadium 2000, while one pool of boys played at the MBC Gym due to earthquake strengthening at the Stadium.

The young Marlborough Boys team of Daniel McKeown, Callum Nicholson, Terian Tenoa, Cameron Woodhouse, Nick Hogg, Josh Whit-

tall, Tana Connor-McLean and Thomas Hall were coached by Jack Pope and assisted by Theo MartinBabin.

The boys won all their pool play games at MBC against Amuri, Nelson Country Blue and Nelson City Black. The boys then went on to play their semi-final at Stadium 2000 and lost 2-0 to a bigger and more experienced team from Nelson.

Theo says the team performed admirably.

“It was an incredible effort from a very young and new side, in a highly skilled volleyball Tasman region.”

Marlborough Girls Black consisting of Amy Bain, Katie Ball, Kate Thompson, Eleanor Grigg, Megan

Rattray, Bridgette Yarrall and Brittany Ashdown won their first game against Kaikoura/Amuri but were then narrowly defeated in their other pool play games.

Marlborough Girls Red had a trophy to defend which they did admirably led by coach Alister McKenzie and assisted by MGC and New Zealand representatives Emma Gardiner and Jordan Peipi.

In the pool play they won three games 2-0 and lost one game 0-2 putting them in the final against Nelson Country Red. Alister says his stand out players for the day were Anna Gardiner along with Mesina Salesa who helped their team to a 2-1 victory.

Trophy winners Marlborough Girls Red (from left) coach Alister McKenzie, Emma Gardiner, Izzy Rohloff, Anna Gardiner, Louise Brown, Grace WaringJones, Jordan Peipi, Nicky Bain. Bottom row: Isla Dodson, Tarryn Metcalfe, Maddy Croad, Messina Salesa.

Tasman United gets green light for 2016

By Jacob Page Marlborough footballers should get more opportunities to perform on the national stage while remaining in the region from next year.

A combined Marlborough-Nelson team called Tasman United will be part of an expanded 10-team ASB Premiership competition next season.

The current eight team competition will be joined by Hamilton Wanderers (replacing

WaiBOP United), Auckland-based Eastern Suburbs AFC. Tasman United has been handed a two year licence and will have a team in the ASB Youth League feeder competition.

After receiving 14 initial expressions of interest, which resulted in eight full applications over and above the clubs involved in the current competition, New Zealand Football community director Cam Mitchell says making the final call for the 10 teams

was difficult.

“The applicants all made solid cases for inclusion with Eastern Suburbs and Tasman standing out above the rest at this point in time.”

The team will play its games at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park.

Tasman United General Manager Clive Beaumont says it is great news for both regions.

“We’re absolutely delighted, it’s something

we’ve wanted in the top of the South Island for a long time.

Geographically we are somewhat isolated from an ASB Premiership entity so it’s something we’ve always had in mind at Nelson Bays Football to work towards.

Tasman United will bring a different flavour to the league.”

The entity will be administered by Nelson Bays Football and represents the Nelson and Marlborough districts.

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