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Bigger bangs for New Year Continued from page 1 Marlborough 4 Fun chief executive Katrina Lange says the company they are working with is Night Owls, operated by Peter Owls who has worked with the organisation and the Picton Maritime Festival in the past.

Peter will launch the fireworks in Picton from a barge that will be further out from the foreshore, and in Blenheim from the Taylor River bank.

“This allows us to have bigger

displays and to go higher, so people will still see them from the centre of town.

He’s very experienced and has always done a great job for us so I am really looking forward to seeing what he delivers,” Katrina says.

Ignite Blenheim will kick off at 8pm at the Liz Davidson Square with bands Rockova followed by Watt 4.

Ignite Picton will have plenty of early evening entertainment for families with inflatables, face

painting, stalls and Mr Whippy between 7pm and 9pm.

Bands Onestep and A Minor Thing will perform from 7pm as well as the Diamond Divas who will MC the event and entertain the crowds throughout the evening.

Diamond Divas featured on New Zealand’s Got Talent and are the daughters of NZ entertainer Frankie Stevens.

“We have connections to Frankie through past events so we are

excited to have Diamond Divas as a part of our celebrations.

“They are really fun and vibrant and will add to the party atmosphere,” Katrina says.

Both Blenheim and Picton will have security to enforce the strict alcohol ban in place for the evening, to ensure everyone has an enjoyable time.

Celebrating the beginning of 2016 will be the fireworks displays which will fire off after the clock strikes midnight.

Beautiful campsites in Marlborough There are many beautiful, tranquil campsites throughout Marlborough, from the Molesworth Station through to the Marlborough Sounds.

Here are just a few popular campsites, some of which have camping fees.

For more campsites, access and fees visit www.doc.govt.nz Aussie Bay campsite A tranquil setting beside the sea, with a range of activities nearby including walking and mountain biking on the Queen Charlotte Track.

Off Queen Charlotte Drive in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 15 km from Picton. Near Momorangi Bay. Sealed road is narrow and winding.

Access by steep driveway, tight turning for long vehicles.

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Butchers Flat campsite This grassy, flat camping area was once a gold mining area

and is great for picnicking or swimming.

You’ll also find walking and mountain biking opportunities nearby.

Picnic, swim or fish in the Wakamarina River and walk or mountain bike on the nearby Doom or Wakamarina Tracks.

There are high, unfenced cliffs at this campsite, so children need to be supervised. Toilets are wheelchair accessible, with assistance.

Turn off SH 6 into Wakamarina Road at Canvastown and follow 15 km to end.

French Pass campsite Gateway to Rangitoto ki te Tonga/D’Urville Island; watch the waters moving through Te Aumiti/French Pass.

This scenic camp is a great base for boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking.

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Hopai Sports a fun filled day

This year’s Hopai Sports Day will be held on Saturday January 2, 2016 and promises a day filled with fun for the whole family to enjoy.

It’s an annual tradition for families to attend the sports day and picnic which has been held since 1920.

It’s an old fashioned family day out for everyone to enjoy. The traditional method of transport to the sports is by boat.

You are now also able to drive there, setting off from either Picton or Havelock, turn off at Linkwater, follow the Kenepuru Road until you get to the Nopera Bay Golf Course.

Just after that, turn right up the Crail Bay Road and follow the signs.

The children from the school have painted signs that are put up just before the sports. “Follow your nose” is the message.

Bring along a picnic lunch, the swim suits, deck chairs, sunshade, suntan lotion and get ready to participate or just be a spectator.

Just in case the weather changes, bring along some warm clothes as well. So, if joining in the races isn’t what you want to do, just come along and cheer everyone else on.

The Hopai committee run a small shop for the essential sweets, cold drinks and ice-creams.

A sausage sizzle caters for those who didn’t bring their lunch.

A small entry fee is charged and the

inbrief Amuse kids in Picton Need to get the kids out of the house?

Take them to Picton during the holidays and enjoy the attractions on the Foreshore.

The popular Rail and Sail will be open everyday of the school holidays from 11am to 4pm, weather permitting, but closed Christmas Day. The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum will also have various family friendly activities over the holidays.

profits from the day are given away to local charities each year.

Two big events on the day are the hotly contested Hopai He Man race, which is open to women, men and teams, comprising of a swim and a long hill run, and the tug-of-war.

Teams have come back repeatedly to defend their titles from the previous year, and sometimes years.

Children’s races include the tree-legged race, egg and spoon, sack races and running races. Grandmother and grandfather races never lack for entrants, neither do the married women and mens races.

The boat races kick off when the tides are suitable and lifejackets are compulsory.

Admission is $5 and children 12 years and under are free.

RIGHT: The children’s Tug ‘O’ War is a popular event at the Hopai Sports event.

BELOW: Sack races at the Hopai Sports event.

Country Music The Annual Country Music Awards will celebrate 25 years with this years show.

Auditions are from 8am to 5pm Saturday 16 January & Sunday 17 January with the Rock n Roll section on the Saturday night.

More than 230 entries with contestants travelling from all over New Zealand.

Floorpride Civic Centre will be this years venue.

Markets galore Marlborough’s two markets will be open during the holidays.

The Artisan Market will be open on January 6 and Saturday morning (weather dependant). 9am to 1pm, Wynen Street Carpark.

Farmers Market will open on Sundays, January 3 and 10 at The A & P Showgrounds on Maxwell Rd.

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by Jacob Page The success of the first The Picton PowerHouse Night Market in December means it is full steam ahead for fortnightly Thursday night markets in Picton over the summer.

Held every second Thursday over January and February from 5pm till 9pm at the Picton Power-

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The first one will be held on Thursday January 7.

One of the event organisers, Jessie-Lee Fishburn, says Thursday was the best option.

“After speaking with people in the community as well as stall holders it was decided Thursday

was the best night because it allowed stall holders to do all the other markets in Blenheim.

“We know other areas around New Zealand have tried night markets so it was time Marlborough had one and what better spot than Picton.

Jessie-Lee says buskers were encouraged to come along.

“We feel the buskers really add to the atmosphere on the night.”

She says the December night market was a success which showed there was a desire for a summer night market.

“Back in December it was quite a drizzly night so perhaps with some better weather we’ll get even more people.”

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Whitehaven signs on for 10 years One of Marlborough’s longest-established wineries, Whitehaven Wine Company, is celebrating the export of its one millionth case of wine to the USA with a big Christmas gift for Marlborough – a 10-year sponsorship package for the new ASB Civic Theatre.

Whitehaven managing director Sue White says the million case milestone was such a big achievement for her family winery that she wanted to share the success with the region.

“We’re proudly Marlborough – we use only Marlborough grapes and we process everything here in Marlborough – and we value the fact that we can market our wines as genuinely Marlborough.

“That authenticity is vital to us and I am pleased to be able to give something

back to this region for the privilege of being able to use Marlborough’s great attributes in marketing our wine in the United States,” she said.

A long-time supporter of theatre events in Marlborough, Sue has pledged sponsorship of the function room in the new theatre overlooking the Taylor River. It will be named the Whitehaven Wine Room.

“I’m especially pleased to be able to support the theatre knowing that it’s going to be used by so many groups in our community.”

Sue and her late husband Greg established Renwick-based Whitehaven Winery in 1994.

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The first year’s shipment to the United States was 5000 cases in 2004.

By 2010 when the NZ government began actively promoting NZ wine exports to the US, Whitehaven had already become the favourite New Zealand wine being poured for American consumers.

“The North American consumer took some time to understand Sauvignon Blanc and I’m proud that Whitehaven played a significant part in paving the way for this variety in the US,” says Sue White.

Today, the winery concentrates on exporting its award-winning Sauvignon Blanc to the US, but Whitehaven was also an early exporter of Marlborough Pinot Noir, picking up its first US medal for its pinot a decade ago.

Sue White has made a contribution to Marlborough’s future.

Blenheim people are using the new red and yellow wheelie bins as intended but in Picton the bins have been used for household rubbish – not what they are intended for.

The big bright bins are a Council experiment in public place recycling; recyclables like plastic bottles, glass, cans and cardboard go into the yellow bins and the red bins are for other waste like food scraps.

The Council is aware that, in other parts of the country, public place recycling has met with mixed success with some people not interested in using the correct bins for materials.

“Although there has been some very

positive feedback from both Blenheim and Picton, we’ve also discovered that people are dumping household rubbish in Picton in the foreshore bins – and that is not what these bins are designed to take,” says Council spokesman Stephen Rooney.

“For example, someone dumped a large packaging carton for a household appliance that was far bigger than the bins.

There’ve also been plastic bags full of rubbish dumped nearby and recyclables tossed on the ground rather than put in the bin. Disappointingly, it does suggest a lack of interest in the concept.”

Stephen says the bins are being checked every day and emptied regularly.

He said the new bins were intended for the use of people out walking or enjoying the foreshore and were not receptacles for household overflow.

Picton has a kerbside collection service and the red and yellow bins are not there to replace that service.

Commercial waste for recycling is accepted at the transfer station at no charge, as is household recycling and there’s a big new recycling bin in place, near the Coathanger Bridge at the Picton marina, for boaties coming in from the Sounds needing to dump household rubbish.

The public place recycling trial is due to run until February next year.

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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.

Owners Bu-nga Kraitaitong a nd Nut t av ut Ro d sie ng lu m have strived hard to provide a memorable exper ience for all their customers and have welcomed feedback since day one.

“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.

As a result of the feedback, Lemong rass has made some special adjustments to its menu, as well as introducing some brand new dishes designed by the chefs.

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“This has enabled us to lower the prices,” she says.

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One new dish which is sure to please is the Thai Curry Custard which is ser ved i n a you ng coconut.

“This is definitely a dish people should try, it’s new and has a beautiful presentation,” Bu-nga says.

Lemongrass will continue to be open throughout the holidays, with the exceptions of Christmas and Boxing Days when it will be closed.

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Poor customer service

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I waited for five to ten minutes in a main stream retailer before I was finally served and told I cannot buy or order the product from that store that I was after.

Is it any wonder retail stores are dying when poor service like this prevails?

Off to the internet I go and I’ll employ someone else in a different NZ town/city.

What a fantastic sight driving around town last Wed night.... Seymour Square - wow, Queen & Market St, The Forum - it brought joy to ones heart.

Well done council for bringing back some Christmas cheer to the town.

Special thank you A very special thank you to the truly honest person who handed my money cards in at the Warehouse.

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Love the town centre tree looks so good.

Well done to everyone who ordered it.

Why do people refer to Market Place as the Forum?

The Forum is the adjacent two story building.

Brill service I’d like to thank the fun-lovin ladies at Cherubs Childrenswear for the fab service.

And kudos to the stylish great-grandmama in there who sung jingle bells rock to my little one!

Parking in Blenheim.....

Blenheim council should take a page out of Nelsons strategy.

Free parking in town which has been extended further.

My friend says the town is BUZZING.... people from Blenheim over there doing CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, CLOTHES SHOPPING....

Honestly whoever runs Blenheim need to get savvy....freshen up, wake up.

Use the cycle lane Who were the two lycra clad morons cycling over the Grove Rd bridge in traffic when there’s a separate cycle lane over the bridge?

Was dangerous.

Late night shopping Thursday 17th I heard so many people commenting that day around town - “is there something on in the forum?”

Pity the public aren’t told about it and you retailers would likely get a better turnout...

Xfoliate staff lovely What lovely staff at Xfoliate.

It really is a pleasure to go there.

And private too, unlike some places.

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Well done Farmers For years Farmers department store had the worst reputation for service everybody hated shopping there.

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Well done to you all, love shopping with you and also the girls at Stevens are just as nice .

Spirit of Christmas More staff please Hey KFC get the gorse out of your pockets and put more staff on.

Took the jet ski down to the blenheim rowing club.

A very colourful xmas tree down there.

Good to see people getting into the spirit of xmas.

Christmas tree I am saddened at Xmas Trees Comments..

The Tree is beautiful, the town looks great.

We live in an amazing place.

I feel blessed to be part of this town and I show gratitude each and every day.

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Government gets another tidy pay rise and the poor still have to line up on the street corner to get food, bit like Germany in the 30s when Hitler took council, National Socialist Dictatorship control all over again!

Only the wealthy who vote for their great leader will rise above poverty while the rest have to fight for scraps!

No pay rise for me this year and it’s the first time in my working life not to get one and still everything goes up in price, come on John Key put the people first not your guiltless words of wisdom!

It was written in the local paper months ago that Kmart have been told Blenheim don’t want them.

That’s not the people I’m afraid....I’ve never heard such a load of trollop of why people don’t shop in town.

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Anywhere in the Sounds.

Haven’t thought that far ahead – still trying to get through this year.

Anywhere in the Sounds where you can bike, run or swim.

Do a great job, stay healthy and enjoy quality time with my wife, family and friends.

Katrina Whiteside The Sun Becks Bay and Governers Bay a short trip from Picton.

New Years resolution to spend more time with my extended family and enjoy life to the fullest.

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My favourite holiday spot would be anywhere close to the sea I can park the caravan up with the family.

A new years resolution would be get on my mountain bike more.

Love heading into the outer Pelorus Sound on the Shangrila.

2016 resolution hasn’t changed for years – get fitter and have greater balance in my life.

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By Jacob Page It’s that time of the year again when we all pause and have a look back at what was a fantastic year in New Zealand and Marlborough sport.

Highlights from a provincial perspective have to include Sophie McKenzie’s back-to-back world championship light weight double victory.

I know many felt a little deflated when she was named Marlborough Sports Person of the Year for a second straight time but you cannot argue with being a world champion.

Georgia Catterick’s emergence into the Bike New Zealand squad.

This was a phenomenal effort and the first in many steps to what promises to be an exciting career for the teenager.

Ben Wheeler’s effort to make the Black Caps one-day cricket squad was a big moment.

This is my claim for fame having happily filled numbers for a Celtic third grade team which included Ben in 2004.

Here’s hoping injuries do not curtail his rapid rise.

The left arm quick will also be trying to get the ultimate prize of a test cap in time.

Internationally the Rugby and Cricket World Cup’s take most of the accolades.

For me, the cricket was more enjoyable.

As a long suffering cricket tragic, it was exciting to see New Zealand get behind them and fully believe they could win the whole thing.

Grant Elliott’s six to beat South Africa in the semi-final, Kane Williamson’s six against Australia to beat them by one wicket at Eden Park and Tim Southee’s 7-33 against England in Wellington are all memories to be treasured, even if we failed to fire in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Anyone who was unaware just how good this generation of All Blacks was, just needed to watch the knockout games of the Rugby World Cup. The saluted six of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock all played their part.

The smashing of France in the quarter finals was then enhanced with a gritty semi-final win over the Springboks.

The final against Australia was one way traffic.

Had it not been for Ben Smith’s yellow card, the men in black would have won by 25 points.

It hasn’t sunk in that so many greats of the jersey have gone.

It’s going to be a strange new world come the first All Blacks test in June.

Congratulations must also go to the Highlanders for breaking their Super Rugby title duck and extending the Hurricanes’ one at the same time.

Many Marlburians would have supported the southern franchise given the number of Tasman Makos players in the squad.

Let’s hope for a few Olympic medals to make their way back to Marlborough after the Olympics – now that’s a good New Year’s resolution.

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Amazing lady turns 100 Mary Webber has had a life time of happiness, and as she celebrates her 100th birthday today she will do so with a huge smile of satisfaction on her face.

Mary, a resident of Waterlea Rest Home in Blenheim sat down with reporter Celeste Alexander to reminisce on a busy life and how excited she is to share her milestone with her friends.

Up until one year ago Mary was walking into town and still is a very active member of the rest home.

Today she celebrates a century of life and does so with grace and her trademark sweet smile.

It’s evident by the attention she receives from rest home staff and residents that she is a well liked member of their ‘Waterlea family’.

“Mary is one of life’s treasures, she is very special to us,” activities coordinator Karen Savage says.

“She is a gorgeous lady in every sense, gentle, kind and very happy.

Anything you do for Mary she is always so appreciative, even of the really little things.

“We all love her here,” she says.

Mary was born in Auckland on December 30, 1915 and was one of three children.

Later in life Mary married her love Tom and the two found themselves living an ‘incredible’ life in the Tory Channel with their son Neil.

After the war Mary and her family settled at the Te Pangu Lodge, a guest house they operated which saw many people come and go in the time they were there.

“We had many people stay with us

and I enjoyed cooking for them. It was a lovely place to be and I remember it fondly,” she smiles.

Mary and Tom also owned a restaurant in Christchurch for a number of years, serving up what she describes as ‘everyday food’.

“It was nice homely food that people seemed to enjoy. People said I was a very good cook and I had customers say they had to come back to have the food again.”

In the spare time Mary found between family and work commitments, she was also an avid dressmaker and singer.

She loved to make her own clothing and even designed and sewed her own wedding outfit.

In the early years of their marriage, Mary and Tom would spend many Saturday evenings at social dances, and other days Mary spent time helping people as much as she could.

“She was a very giving person, always helping others,” her son Neil says.

“I was a very busy girl, always doing something. But I was very happy in my married life and my family meant so much to me,” she says.

Asked what she would do if she could do anything, she replied; “I would live my life over again!”

“I was married to a wonderful husband and had a happy family life,” she says.

Celebrations will kick off later today at Waterlea Rest Home with a high tea and a visit from Mayor Alistair Sowman.

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Simple safety on boats Coastguard strongly urges anyone heading out on the water to wear a lifejacket this holiday season.

“The Christmas and New Year period is always a busy time for Coastguard volunteers and we can’t stress enough the importance of wearing life jackets.

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you’re giving yourself the best chance of survival because accidents are by definition unpredictable, and it is extremely difficult to put on a life jacket once you are in the water.

Take them and wear them – they are your best protection when the unexpected happens,” said Patrick Holmes, CEO Coastguard New

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“Skippers also have a big role to play in this - the skipper is responsible for every person on board the boat.

“They have an obligation to take responsibility for their passenger’s safety.” said Holmes.

Coastguard is running its Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade through

to the end of January encouraging boaties and members of the public to bring along their old life jackets and trade them in for a brand new fit for purpose quality lifejacket at a great trade-in discount.

This is a big part of Coastguard’s safe boating message and is a great chance for kiwis to get sorted for summer.

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Boats, especially ones under 6m in length, can sink very quickly.

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Communications Take two separate waterproof ways of communicating so we can help you if you get into difficulties.

Marine Weather New Zealand’s weather can be highly unpredictable.

Check the local marine weather forecast before you go and expect both weather and sea state changes.

Avoid Alcohol Safe boating and alcohol do not mix.

Things can change quickly on the water.

You need to stay alert and aware.

Skipper Responsibility The skipper is responsible for the safety of everyone on board and for the safe operation of the boat.

Stay within the limits of your vessel and your experience. Take a Coastguard Boating Education Course, like Day Skipper, Boatmaster and marine VHF radio training www.boatingeducation.org.nz

Coastguard chief executive Patrick Holmes urges people to wear their life jackets this summer.

DOC offers summer explorer options The Department of Conservation is running a Summer Explorer Programme over January to encourage people to see some key environmental areas of Marlborough.

Several organisations have joined forces with DOC to make the events happen.

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Tips to keep safe these holidays Holiday safety tips are not something parents with small children may want to think about.

No parent wants to think about accidents that can happen to their children, but they need to.

It is during the holidays, when we tend to get distracted, that accidents can happen.

Being aware of dangers in your home that come with the holidays is the first step in making sure you or your family are not a victim this season.

- If your children receive a paddling pool or family sized swimming pool

for Christmas, pay constant attention to children in or around it.

Depending on the size of the pool, the Marlborough District Council has information on the safety regulations.

- When using the BBQ, be careful not to burn yourself or others around you.

- Remember your food safety.

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- Be sun smart. Use sun lotion, stay in the shade as much as possible and cover your skin, especially children.

- With children around the home more these holidays, be careful when

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- Batteries are found in many toys, so be aware that young children do not have access to them nor consume them.

- Security during the holidays is important. Secure your vehicle and home, and if you plan to travel away take all necessary steps to protect your belongings.

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COUNCIL NEWS Council Services Holiday Hours 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 be closed from 5.00 pm 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.

Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections (Blenheim and Picton)

Blenheim Friday 1 January 2016 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 29 December 2015 as normal.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BAGS AND BINS ARE OUT ON THE KERB BY 7.30 AM. The above details can also be found in full on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz 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 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.

Life jackets Take them and wear them Nobody expects to fall overboard or their boat to sink. But, if you end up in the water, you have much more chance of saving yourself - and those on board with you - if you’re wearing a lifejacket.

Lifejackets won’t save you unless you wear them.

The Marlborough navigation bylaws require that all vessels have the sufficient number, size and type of lifejackets for everyone on the vessel.

The Harbour Master has a zero tolerance approach to this rule. Anyone found to be in charge of a vessel without enough lifejackets on board will be issued an infringement notice and face a $200 penalty. That includes dinghies and kayaks In the interests of safety it is strongly recommended that, on vessels under 6m, everyone should wear a lifejacket at all times while at sea.

Lifejackets can be the difference between surviving and drowning.

Stay safe in the Sounds this summer

Picton ready for summer visitors

The sidewalk tables, the deckchairs and the sun umbrellas are all ready, opening up the vista from Picton’s London Quay for visitors.

Once again this summer there will be no parking along this stretch of London Quay so cafe patrons will be able to sit and enjoy an uninterrupted harbour outlook.

Using our water resources wisely With more commercial irrigation and industrial processes, and more households with flushing toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, spa and swimming pools, water use has increased rapidly.

Marlborough now uses 70% more water than was the case 30 years ago. Water is the most important resource in our region. Please play your part in managing it well.

Marlborough households use an average of about 500 litres of water a day. Most of the year this is where it goes: • 30% on showers and baths • 30% down the toilet

• 20% in the kitchen • 20% in the laundry.

But in the summer, water use can increase to 1500 litres daily. Much of this goes down the drain or onto gardens. Ensure sprinklers are directed at gardens, not paved areas.

A garden sprinkler delivers 900 litres of water per hour. Hosing during the heat of the day means much of that water evaporates into the air. Use an efficient garden irrigation system with a timer and water only in the cool of the early morning or later evening.

A leaking pipe on your property

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Commercial and irrigation water users are reminded to be aware of all conditions of their water take and water use consents.

Council’s Compliance Team is monitoring all consented water takes.

The Irrigation Status is regularly updated on Council’s website www. marlborough.govt.nz/Services/MyProperty/Water-Information

Keeping safe in our coastal waters Summer is the busiest time of year for Council’s Harbours Team as they maintain regular patrols in our waters to maintain safety and manage the risks that exist where commercial shipping and recreational boaties share the confined water space of the Marlborough Sounds.

Harbour Master Captain Alex Van Wijngaarden has 20 years’ knowledge and experience patrolling this region and is one of New Zealand’s most experienced maritime emergency controllers. His deputy, Luke Grogan, is also a fully qualified Harbour Master.

Captain Van Wijngaarden leads a team of four who are responsible for the

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maintenance of maritime safety in our waters, dealing not only with commercial shipping and the fishing and aquaculture industry but also with the pleasure boaties who converge on the Sounds over summer.

As well as managing all maritime safety matters and

Positive ageing -

Older travellers heading overseas or on a long holiday away from home should make a point of checking in with their GP and dentist well before departure day.

• Ask the GP to prescribe plenty of medication for any existing medical conditions; carry it in your cabin luggage. Be aware some medications (eg Insulin) can deteriorate in the heat; store in a cool vacuum flask.

• Travelling through multiple time zones can be a challenge for people who need to monitor their medication level frequently, like

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Regattas or events involving kayaking or water skiing or the sea leg of any triathalon.

Our Harbours staff are available 24 hours a day; contact a duty marine officer by phoning the District Council, 03 520 7400.

Marlborough has one of the longest coastlines of any region in New Zealand and the Harbour Master and his team are an important part of the marine emergencies, from Marlborough District oil spills to boats sinking, the Harbour Master must be Council. Their jurisdiction extends from Willawa consulted about, and gives Point, north of Kekerengu, permission for, to Point Soucis, north of • Fireworks displays on Nelson, and includes all the water • Organised swimming or the coastline in between, community water sports including the Marlborough events Sounds.

stay healthy on holiday

diabetics and people who need careful monitoring of a heart condition.

• Take a letter from your GP outlining any significant medical history including the dosages and generic names of any drugs you take.

• Wear a medic-alert bracelet if you have one.

• Discuss prevention of leg clots with your GP. • Take a spare pair of glasses as well as the prescription for your glasses or contacts and enough lens solution for the whole journey.

• Take spare batteries for hearing aids.

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

Take particular care to keep up your fluid intake. If you’re going to a hot climate, remember that you may be less tolerant of the heat than others, even more so if you are overweight or have heart or diabetes problems.

Beware of diarrhoea and constipation and make sure you know how to treat either situation.

When going overseas, ensure you have travel insurance covering preexisting conditions.

Lastly, get as fit and healthy as possible before you go - travelling is often hard work!

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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.

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Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can share their skills and experience and display flexibility to respond to the varied situations this role demands.

Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations, water, stormwater and sewerage systems, experience in drainlaying and water reticulation maintenance, are the holder of a current driver’s licence with classes, 1, 2, 3 and 4? You would also need to hold a minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification and preferably hold an STMS qualification.

If this fits you please visit our website to find out more about the role and how to apply.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 8 January 2016.

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

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We are open over the festive season. Phone 5781754.

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WATER CARTAGE

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Hebberds CC Express

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

SCHOOL Holiday Programme Blenheim Indoor Sports. Dec 17th to Dec 24th 8.30am to 4pm. Jan 5th to Jan 29th 8.30am to 4pm. Half days, Full Days or hourly rates available. Phone 5784851 or book on website.Blenheim Indoor Sports and Ten Pin Bowling, Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd, Blenheim. www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

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People should consider options and use Wairau Hospital Emergency Department for serious needs only.

People urged to stay safe these holidays Wairau Hospital clinical head of emergency Dr Andrew Morgan has encouraged everyone to take care of themselves and their loved ones over the holidays.

If injury or illness does occur he urges people to consider their options and not to treat the ED as a default option.

“It’s in everyone’s interest that the ED is treated as a place where people with serious needs can quickly receive medical help. It’s not set up to focus on routine health care,” he says.

“Most doctors would agree on a short list of problems that should always be treated as emergencies – chest pains, stroke symptoms, breathing difficulties, and severe and uncontrolled bleeding among them,” he said.

“On the other hand, insect bites, strains, sprains and the flu were not generally emergencies and the patient would receive more appropriate treatment elsewhere,” he said.

Marlborough Primary Health Organisation chief executive Beth Tester

says the PHO, GPs and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board have been working this year to inform the public about the most appropriate places in Marlborough to seek care for non-emergency conditions.

“Primary health providers such as GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists were the people to see for most health matters,” she said.

“If you are feeling unwell and it’s not a medical emergency, your options include calling Healthline on 0800 611 116, or consulting a pharmacist, your GP or practice nurse,” she said.

All the general practices in Marlborough will be open on non-statutory holiday days over the Christmas and New Year period.

Visitors to Marlborough who need a GP on these days should access the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation website at www.marlboroughpho. org.nz for the acute on-call GP phone number.

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- weekend event guide Wednesday 30 Blenheim Riverside Railway Dec 30, 31 - 1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Brayshaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Brayshaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

Lisa Chandler - China Dream Beijing comes to Marlborough - from hútòng to highrise. Nelson artist, Lisa Chandler, challenges the sameness of new spaces in global cities with a series of large-scale paintings based on Beijing. 19 Dec-31 Jan. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square Blenheim. Ph 579 2001.

Our Land - Exhibition 19 Dec - 31 Jan. An exhibition of historical and contemporary art that considers Marlborough’s landscape. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square Blenheim. Ph 579 2001.

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 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.

Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 The multi-purpose Stadium, incorporates facilities for squash, basketball, tennis, volleyball, a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Indoor lane pools, leisure pool, childrens’ pool, lazy river, sauna, steam room and spa/hydrotherapy pool. Kinross Street, Blenheim, ph 577 8300.

Ignite Picton Picton Foreshore, London Quay from 7pm and will include kids activities & stalls as well as the main stage bands Onestep, A Minor Thing and Diamond Divas.

Havelock Craft Fair Supporting the Simply The Breast Dragon Boat Team. 10 am – 4 pm daily. 31st Dec 1st & 2nd Jan 2016.Free entry, lots of crafts, plants and sausage sizzle. Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock Ph. 5785281.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am 5pm, 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

Friday 1 Jan

Saturday 2 Hopai Sports Pelorus Sound annual family sports and picnic day, Admission: $5 children 12 years and under free. No eftpos available. Tug-o-war, field events, boat races, food stalls, raffles profits to local charities. For more information visit: www.pelorusnz.co.nz/hopai or www.facebook.com/Hopai.Sports

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.

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve Midway between Blenheim and Nelson on State Highway 6, from the car parks the main paths in the reserve explore the forest and riverbanks. They are wide and gentle, beyond these paths, and across the Rai swing bridge there are several other tracks.

Ignite Marlborough 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.Ignite Blenheim is at Liz Davidson Place on the corner of Queen and Charles Streets from 8pm and will kick off with Rockova followed

by Watt 4.

Wither Hills Farm Park Walks Loop 1 - Wither Hills Farm Park - Redwood Street entrance carpark. Loop 2 – Wither Hills Farm Park - Quail Stream entrance carpark.

Both routes head down an open ridge from Mount Vernon with a continuous view of Blenheim, out over the Wairau Lagoons and on a clear day across to Wellington’s south coast.

Cycling - Recreational Rides 9:00am - 12:00pm, Free Sunday recreational ride -all year roudn ‘it’s all about the coffee’ - departs 9am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen Street, everyone welcome. Register your interest: www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

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

Rarangi–Whites Bay Track Walk This is a tramping track which must be walked both ways unless transport is arranged. It zigzags up from Whites Bay to the Port Underwood Road through a pine plantation, and then follows the road for about 500 m before descending to Rarangi, near the Monkey Bay track

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Marlborough Farmers Market 9am-12pm, Enjoy the taste of the freshest seasonal fruit, vegetables and produce that Marlborough has to offer, enjoy locally roasted coffee and brunch while being entertained by our talented buskers. EFTPOS available. A & P Showgrounds, Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

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.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Jan 1, 2, 3 - 1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Brayshaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Brayshaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

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.

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

Taylor River Trail Burleigh Bridge to Taylor Dam, the full length between Burleigh Bridge and the Taylor Dam is approx 5 km, however, there are various points to enter and exit between these two points, the trail is of an off-road nature for the entire length but the terrain is generally flat and considered easy going for most.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Jan 1, 2, 3 - 1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Brayshaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Brayshaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre Battys Road - Open 7 days a week: Monday - Thursday 9:30am - Late Friday & Saturday 9:30am - Late Sunday 9:30am - 5:00pm 10-Pin Bowling, Netball, Cricket, Soccer, Parties and events, plus holiday programme.

Ph. 578 4851

Sunday 3 Ulysses rides Picnic lunch ride to West Bay, St Arnaud, BYO food & drink. Meet at the railway station at 10am.

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