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Life at sea Story and photo by Celeste Alexander Growing up in Blenheim Renee Patterson had no idea what she wanted to do with her life let alone plans to save to buy a house.

Now at age 31 Renee is the proud owner of her first home, she has her dream car parked in the driveway and a fullfilling career she loves.

All of this has come from four years of hard work onboard a 64m fishing vessel called the Amaltal Atlantis.

Continued page 2 Renee Patterson has been working on the Amaltal Atlantis fishing vessel (pictured left) for the past four years and saving to buy her first home. Last year she achieved that goal. Here she is pictured with her gear - gumboots, overalls and a fishing knife.

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Hard work pays off Continued from page 1 Born and raised in Blenheim Renee began working in local mussel factories at age 17.

She spent seven years at a Riverlands factory before going to a Picton factory for three years.

There she was training to be a factory foreman, but there wasn’t enough work and there was a lot of downtime, she says.

“I wasn’t really getting anywhere and was broke. I decided to apply for fishing jobs in Nelson but didn’t hear back the first time I tried.”

She tried a second time and was relieved when she was granted an interview to work on the Amaltal Atlantis.

“They were impressed with all the qualifications I had from working with seafood and offered me a job,” she says.

She began working in the vessel’s factory as a packer before going onto

grading, and today is one of six women working in a 40-strong crew.

“The process is that the fish are hauled in and sorted, fed through a fillet machine and then it’s my job to sort them into sizes. Someone weighs then packs them and they go into freezers in the hold,” she says.

Time out at sea is between four and six weeks she says, and the shifts are six hours on, six hours off.

“When I’m off it’s pretty much eat, shower and sleep. If there’s any downtime we have a large TV and Sky where we can watch movies in the mess hall.”

Renee admits fishing is a male dominated industry but says the crew she works with is like a big family.

“The guys are good to me, they help me out. I’m short and can’t reach some things so they give me a hand,” she laughs.

Aside from the enjoyment she gets

from the work, Renee says the wages have helped her out of debt and enabled her to save.

“Before I started fishing I had over $10,000 in debt. I had that paid in six months of starting and I have been able to save for my car and house deposit.

“Plus being out at sea for weeks means you don’t spend it,” she laughs.

Asked if there had been any memorable moments, she says the different sea-life are always interesting.

“We hauled up a giant squid once which I am sure was larger than the one at Te Papa Museum.

“I love it when we see dolphins, I’ve seen a couple of whales and even sword fish which are impressive up close.

“Everyday it’s interesting but it is hard work. I love it though and I will probably be doing it for years,” she says.

Embracing leaving the nest for Uni

By Laura Shipley Marlborough students are excited and nervous about starting their first year at university. a 2 015 Rya n Cook Marlborough Boys’ College leaver is going to Victoria University in Wellington.

He is majoring in theatre.

“I have been doing drama for five years,” says Ryan.

He is looking forward to having some independence.

“I just went to the bank the other day and got my first eftpos card.”

Ryan says he is most nervous about making mistakes.

“Mucking up, doing something wrong and not being able to fix it.”

He is also nervous about finding money and getting a part

industry” says Kieran.

“I’m excited about doing a focused course rather than the all round one that you do at school.”

Kieran is nervous about moving out of home though.

“I’m nervous about being in a new city” he says.

Anya MacDonald is going to Victoria University to study English and Theatre.

“They are something I feel really passionate about and because I want to go on and do Former Marlborough Girls’ Col- post graduate teaching, they are lege pupil Anya MacDonald is off something I would like to teach to study English and Theatre at as well.”

Victoria University.

Holly Whitteman a 2015 Marlborough Girls’ College time job.

Kieran Shipley is also going leaver is heading to Massey to Victoria University to do a University in Wellington to study Nursing.

Bachelor of Arts.

“It’s a flexible job, you are able “I’m hoping to go into the film

to move around and do different things and I get to help people.”

She is excited and nervous to meet new people.

Holly is also nervous about “finding the money to pay for everything.”

Seren Ada ms, who lef t Marlborough Boys’ College last year plans to go to Otago University to study health science.

“Hopefully I can get into medicine,” says Seren.

“If I put in the effort I should be able to get in.”

“I am really interested in science” he says “I want to help people and I think medicine is a good way to do that.”

Seren is excited and nervous about the whole experience, “it’s a huge change.”

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Anglers question details of Sounds Fishing Park Marlborough recreational fishers have reacted cautiously to Government’s proposals contained in a recently released government discussion paper to establish a new recreational fishing park in the Marlborough Sounds.

Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association president, Peter Watson says there were a number of questions to be answered before it could get full approval.

“Yes anything that gives greater importance and priority to recreational fishing in the Marlborough Sounds must be good. But it must be done properly, fairly and with good management observed,” he added.

“Some bitter experiences of fisheries ministers and bureaucrats over cod and set nets issues since 2007 leave us wary and wanting answers to questions.”

Peter says governments gave low priority to recreational fishing despite over a million New Zealanders going fishing each year, fishing rated by research as the number one sporting activity and a survey showing it generated a billion dollars a year into the economy.

“We don’t want a political sideshow.

“We want sensible management of the total fishery and a restoration of a degraded, ailing environment in the case of the Marlborough Sounds.”

He says the creation of a park would not necessarily deal with the severe buildup of silt from run-off from clear felled forestry areas, farming and aquaculture.

“That habitat decline is the number one issue,” he said.

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inbrief Bed intruder still on loose An intruder found in a girl’s bed in Blenheim’s Budge Street on New Year’s Day has still not been caught.

Blenheim Police continue to appeal for information as they try to track down the person responsible.

The intruder received cuts to his hands and arm in a scuffle after he was discovered by a female occupant.

Smoke alarm changes Landlords may not be responsible yet for smoke alarms in their properties but that’s all about to change.

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act would require landlords to install smoke alarms in all tenanted properties including caravans and sleep-outs from July 1, 2016.

Tenants would still be responsible for changing the batteries.

The Marlborough Sounds is set for new fishing regulations if the Government has its way.

Inset: Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith.

In addition, fish were migratory with some species moving long distances to spawn and or migrate seasonally. Once outside a park they would be vulnerable to commercial over-fishing.

“It’s not just a park we want managed properly but the total national fishery.”

A recreational zone, banning all commercial fishing, could have great benefits for the stressed scallop fishery which was teetering on disaster, he said.

“There’s not the slightest doubt it’s a strong force in the local Marlborough economy and invaluable to tourism,” he says.

Adm inistration a round a Marlborough Sounds recreational fishing park needed a democratically elected board and not a puppet politically appointed board he said.

The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations (CORANZ)

said while recreational zones were - on the surface - commendable there were too many unanswered questions.

“There are too many potential fish-hooks there,” said CORANZ co-chairman Bill Benfield of the Wairarapa who fishes the Marlborough Sounds.

“Recreational hunting areas were tried in the 1980s and ended up a few small areas reserved for recreational while the main resource was plundered.

In addition poaching of recreational hunting areas was rife. We don’t want a repeat of this with fishing,” he said.

Life member of MRFA Tony Orman says the recreational fishing public were wary born of past experience.

“Once bitten, twice shy,” he says.

“Mistreatment - call it abuse - of the recreational public over the Marlborough blue cod and set

net controversies, recreational snapper fishing and the precarious situation with scallops threatened by corporate company boats, the plundered tarakihi and kahawai resources and so on, all make us sceptical about the motives and sincerity of government,” he says Local MP Stuart Smith says the Government’s consultation document on a new Marine Protected Areas Act (MPA) makes for better, more flexible management of Marlborough marine reserves.

“What we’re proposing works for both recreational fishers and commercial fishers.

“The recreational fishing park proposal here in Marlborough will prohibit commercial fishing that directly competes with recreational fishing in the Sounds.

“The new system of marine protection we are proposing aims to strike the right balance between protection and economic growth.”

Fire ban folly

A Blenheim man was caught breaching the region's total fire ban by burning rubbish in his backyard.

The Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to a rubbish fire on Thursday morning at Washington Crescent, in Blenheim.

The man was burning rubbish in an incinerator and put it out on request.

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Business Business inbrief

EPA calls for household check for product The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is asking home gardeners and householders to check if they have any pesticide spray products containing dichlorvos and discard any they find.

“The assessment of these products by EPA staff identified that the risks posed to people exposed to dichlorvos in domestic settings are above safe levels.

“The staff had particular concerns for impacts on children’s health. Furthermore, it was considered that there are safer alternatives available,” says EPA General Manager Applications and Assessment Sarah Gardner.

Springlands redevelopment underway Stage one of the redevelopment of Springlands Shopping Centre started last week with the renovation of the Springlands Garden Centre Cafe.

It is part of a $4 million development by Derry Properties Ltd. The Cafe will open until another is in commission by the middle of the year.

The Springlands pharmacy is also expected to get more room in the redevelopment.

Winery expansion gets green light Constellation Brands New Zealand has been given the go ahead to increase production at Drylands winery on Hammerichs Rd, north of Blenheim, from 20 million litres a year to 40 million litres.

The $50 million expansion project will see it double production at its Marlborough winery.

Fit Flamingoes coming to Blenheim

By Laura Shipley Fit Flamingoes, a trust funded exercise program designed to help women who have undergone breast or gynaecological cancer surgery is coming to Blenheim.

Karen Jennison, a chiropractor who is also the owner, manager and one of the trainers at Curves Gym, will be running the program that starts on the 23rd of January.

The program has successfully run in Nelson since 2012 and in Golden Bay since 2014.

The program will be funded by the Nelson Regional Breast Cancer Trust.

Consultant Medical Oncologist and Nelson Regional Breast and Gynae-

cological Cancer Trust Trustee, Dr Kate Gregory says patients often need a boost to bounce back after intensive treatment.

“Many patients with breast or gynaecological cancers have a reduction in bone density due to the therapies that are prescribed for them.

“Fit Flamingoes is a way for patients to experience the multitude of benefits regular exercise can provide, which includes helping to maintain bone density and avoiding the possible complications of osteoporosis.”

There is also increasing evidence from recent studies that regular exercise and the maintenance of a normal body weight can reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

All programme participants must receive a referral from their medical specialist, practice nurse or GP. Please contact the NRBCT for further details.

RIGHT: Karen Jennison owner and manager of Curves.

Mr Whippy makes good on central location

By Laura Shipley A new Mr Whippy van in The Forum has proven to be a hit over the holiday period.

It has been open in The Forum since November and the customers are not just kids.

Ma r ie Sm it h who works in the van says it’s proven to be a family destination over the warmer months.

“Sometimes we get kids but we get lots of older people too.

“Sometimes the kids will want ice-cream The triple treat so the parents ice cream which will have one has proved to be too.” a hit .

She says the triple treat icecream is the most popular.

The kiddy cones are popular among young kids but also older kids with a small amount of change.

The classic single serve chocolate dips are popular among parents.

People start buying ice-cream at around 11.30am and it continues to get busier as the day goes on.

Owner of M r W h ippy Blenheim, Len Shaw says having a stationary store and not just a moving van gave his business more flexibility in a competitive market.

“Like anything, some days are busier than others.”

He opened the kart there so he could reach people they don’t reach doing the rounds

Mr Whippy has had a sweet presence in Blenheim’s CBD over summer.

in the truck.

“Lots of people were saying

they wished they could buy icecream in town” says Len.

Fruit growers satisfied with season so far

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By Laura Shipley Marlborough fruit growers have had a good season this year even though some growers had a late start.

Jennie Crum, a blueberry and plum grower at Windsong Orchard, says while it had not been a typical season rewards are there for those who have been patient.

“They (the blueberries) started a week later than usual.”

Despite this the crop has been good and they will be picking for the next four weeks.

They also have a good number of plums with four varieties yet to be picked.

Cherries have also had a good season.

Cherry Bank Orchard owner Bernie Rowe says it had been a bumper season but the heavy rainfall wiped out a chunk of his crop at the start of 2016.

“We have had a really good season up until the rain about a week ago that destroyed 10 per cent of the crop.

“The quality of the crop was also good this year with less brown rot and less leaf roller which lead to saving money on sprays and pesticides.”

Bernie remained upbeat.

“It has been a successful year, one of the better years.”

It has been a decent year for cherries in Marlborough according to one orchard owner.

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No wonder they are going down the plonka.

Sent a wee package ex Blenheim to ChCh, Air mail, it took nine days.

I could have walked there and back in that time.

Deno.

Best health care My wife recently had heart surgery at Wellington Hospital.

What an amazing, wonder ful experience for us both.

The care at Wairau, Nelson and Wellington hospitals was truly outstanding and an absolute credit to our health system.

A massive thank you to all of the magnificent staff who work there.

Well done NZ - best health care anywhere.

Christian shop

Open or lose out I didn’t know Blenheim was a tourist town.

Thought it was a wine and retirement village.

And don’t workers have the right to not work on public holidays?

They have families too.

Why not pack a picnic or something?

Why should hospitality staff have to sacrifice their well earned holiday time and time with their family to please everyone else who don’t have to work and get to spend time with their loved ones?

Thank you

Close encounter!

Following a 180 degree spin friends of mine had mechanical checks on their car.

Results revealed tyre pressures of 15psi!

Despite periodic servicing the mechanic stated that services may not include tyre pressure checks.

On this occasion no one was injured and car undamaged but to avoid similar incidents, when was the last time your tyre pressures were checked?

Rob the greenie

Animal control Thumbs up for our local Animal Control staff.

Whether its missing dogs, barking dogs, registrations, locals or visitors, you are on to it efficiently, effectively and promptly.

Good on you, Peter and Jade, you do your service proud.

I would like to thank Glenis, Andrea and Kathy for their great service with a cot I brought two Suffragette months ago.

Loved “Suffragette” BTW, makes you feel so They bent over back wards to help me. proud to be Kiwi, first with the vote in 1893.

GREAT SERVICE at Farmers.

Australia 9 years later, and the U.K. and U.S. not until 1920’s !

Sarah from the Farmers Department Store is excellent.

She got us all sorted with a suit for upcoming I’m seething wedding.

Who authorised the cutting down of the trees in the Redwoodtown Countdown car park?

They gave much needed shade for people Old Marlborough Huge thanks to the admins of old Marlborough with animals in their cars and kept cars cool whilst we shopped - flippin cretins. on Facebook.

That group has kept us entertained for hours. We should be saving trees NOT CUTTING THEM DOWN! Angry Maggie

Great service with lots of smiles

Thank you Nautilus cellar door ladies.

New years eve, very busy but you two gave 110 per cent.

Loved the wine but the service impressed our visitors the most.

Well done!

Floating dog poop bags

Beautiful clear running water stream through Waterlea.

People are paid and make a great job for 99per cent of us to appreciate and enjoy.

Only to see “dog poop” bags (Plural) floating in them along side race track walk.

Bloody hopeless.

Though I guess if you had visitors, Waterlea This time Jamie! would be the first place you took them for a With new mayoral elections looming, ethics wonder through a 100 year old piece of beauty. and moral standing must surely be rewarded.

Many quick to persecute for his years of commitment for transparency, lets watch the election hoardings language and remember Pushed back others who failed in their promises.

Seems like the new theatre is going to be Time for actual one with proven impartiality pushed back. honesty and openness not merely perceived!

Last I heard it was a February finish then a March. What next?

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Picton rocks Picton has been the place to be over the holidays.

Good on the people there for embracing the visitors.

Where is everyone?

I hope Marlborough gets back up and running soon. It’s very quiet!

Town clock Blenheim’s town clock always seems to go off three minutes before it’s meant to.

Is anyone else noticing that?

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Fishing area hoax?

Dear Ed, The idea of a recreational fishing park for the Sounds needs a close look.

I went looking and read the fine print.

It said: 1. Commercial fishing will generally be prohibited for the main recreational species.

2. Specific parks might allow commercial fishing to continue for certain species.

3. Customary fishing (no rules) will continue.

4. Marine farming will continue-and increase?

5. Some petroleum or minerals activities could be allowed.

So apart from mining, drilling, commercial fishing for non-recreational species, commercial fishing for some species, aquaculture, scallop dredging, paua harvesting, cray harvesting and management by commercial fishers, the rec fishing park will be a pristine, albeit fishless and polluted paradise.

A big hoax?

Percy Parker.

Sky frustrations Dear Ed, When I’m at a loose end I currently go on the Sky Television Facebook page and read the angry comments and the pathetic responses the company gives to them.

The service is so second-rate, so over priced and so lacking in customer quality you’d have to wonder what goes on at a Sky board meeting.

I’m left visibly frustrated by the service.

The new system upgrade is slow, cumbersome and difficult to read.

I have a visual impairment which makes it even tougher.

After 20 years of having Sky I feel forced to keep it to watch live sports.

For $1200 a year there must be a better solution.

Loyal customers get next to nothing.

I think I once got a complimentary pay per view movie worth $8. Whoop-de-doo!

Meanwhile new customers are given hugely discounted rates for six months to a year.

No wonder loyal customers feel like they’re being taken for a ride.

Then you get a “system upgrade” which has received thousands of negative reactions since going live a matter of only a couple of months ago.

Complaints are met with subservient answers from on high about “how change can be confronting”.

I can assure Sky that change is not the issue, it’s your upgrade that is pathetic.

Combine that with the fact Sky has lost the English Premier League Soccer, some PGA Golf and even a Black Caps cricket tour of South Africa in recent years and its no wonder people are annoyed.

I know I am. I’m livid and I’m not the only one.

One of many

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Fish finder judged top gadget for 2016 The personal fishfinder/sonar product, Deeper, won the Prestigious ‘Best Of Innovation’ award at the biggest annual worldwide Consumer Electronic Show recently.

Deeper was announced as the best inside Wireless Handset Accessories category for the year 2016 and demonstrated that fishing technology can be innovative too.

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Ahoy there matey... it’s festival time

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January will be a month of fun and festivities for Picton with two action packed events scheduled.

The Marlborough Youth Trust will be holding Picton’s first youth water games and fun day this Sunday (January 17) at the Endeavour Park Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.

Then later this month celebrate the unique maritime history of Picton and the Marlborough Sounds at the annual Picton Maritime Festival on Saturday, January 23.

There will be a number of static and on-water displays, raft races and scheduled boat displays throughout the day.

Children’s activities on the day will include sea rock pets,

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Entertainment from the stage - Queen Charlotte College Kapa Haka performance, Jonny Dream Works children’s workshop performance, local talented musicians, The Pirates - Festus McBoyle and other family bands.

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Workshop aims to simplify painting process

By Celeste Alexander Christchurch artist Wayne Seyb is returning to Blenheim in March to host another of his art workshops, but this time he says he will be teaching an exciting and unique technique.

The workshop titled Making Your Mark is schedule for March 12 and 13 and will focus on what Wayne describes as ‘the freedom and discovery’ of the painting process.

“It’s about making exciting possibilities, broadening up things much wider so it simplifies painting.

“I will be doing away with paint brushes and instead using objects like big thick, heavy cardboard to drag paint around. It’s designed to get the whole body into it.

“Other possibilities include making rubbings of natural objects and mixing up patterns bringing people closer to nature.

Using techniques such as these allows one’s personality to unconsciously come through,” he says.

Wayne is a well known artist based in Christchurch who has produced a number of striking and ‘vigorous’ paintings of Marlborough’s landscape.

Bookings are essential for the Making Your Mark painting workshop which will be held

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A painting by Wayne Seyb. Photo provided.

at the Dudson-Scott Studio (Riverlore Gallery) near Renwick.

For more information or to register visit marlboroughartsociety.com/workshops or phone Helen Ballinger on 021 0267 8711.

Seren Adams eagerly awaits his NCEA results on Wednesday.

NCEA results get nerves to surface Wednesday proved a nervous morning for many high school pupils as they eagerly anticipated their NCEA results for 2015.

The results went live for students on

5 minutes with:

Wednesday morning via the NZQA website and for the first time in a number of years it seems the website’s server held up.

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What meal do you never get sick of eating?

Nasi goreng. My father lived in Indonesia for four years so we were introduced to such food delights at an early age.

One of my best holidays was...

This year cycle touring in Sardinia. Stunning scenery and amazing food.

My guilty TV pleasure is...

I don’t watch TV.

What would you change about the world?

Remedy climate change, now!

What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?

My Leatherman multi tool.

Who would you love to have a meal with?

Sir Edmund Hilary.

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The best thing in your life right now?

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What’s next on your wishlist?

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Hunter’s Winery takes on youthful look Hunter’s Winery is going through a changing of the guard.

Jane Hunter says her Hunter’s Winery is seeing a new generation of winemakers step up and take on key roles as Hunter’s approaches 30 years.

She says Hunter’s produces about 100,000 cases and export to 23 countries and this is her 29th year in the role of owner and managing director of Hunter’s.

“Things have certainly changed in Marlborough since I arrived here in 1983 to take up the role of Viticulturist for Montana Wines.

“We are now seeing eager new blood beginning to take over the reins – and it is exciting.

“Our Chief Winemaker, Gary Duke, retired early last year after 21 years at the helm of the winemaking team.

“The baton was handed over to my oldest nephew James Macdonald and then assistant winemaker Inus Van der Westhuizen.

“Gary has remained as a consultant to the winemakers and we also have still retained Australian consultant Dr Tony Jordan who has worked with our winemaking team since 1986.

“James has wine in his blood.

James Macdonald and Jane Hunter. Photo Hunters Wines.

He is a fourth generation grape grower/winemaker. His great grandfather and grandfather had vineyards in the Riverland of South Australia and his step-grandfather had a vineyard and small winery in the Barossa region of South Australia.

“James has worked in the winery and vineyards from a very young age and after graduating from Lincoln College with a degree in oenology and viticulture he did vintages in the Riverland, the Yarra Valley, Victoria and Bordeaux, France. In between vintage

jobs overseas he worked with Gary back at Hunter’s.

“Inus is from South Africa and has been at Hunter’s for seven years now. He and James co-share the winemaking along with our newly appointed Assistant Winemaker Katie Laing.

“We are aware that it is vitally important to bring through a younger generation and to that end we have my younger nephew Edward Macdonald returning from London at the end of this month to join the team.

Edward is well versed in the ways of the winery and vineyards having worked in both but he has a degree in commerce and will be undertaking some accounting courses when he returns to round out his management skills to become an integral part of the team.

“James and Edward as part of the family undertake marketing roles and travel on behalf of the company.

“Jeremy Adsett joined us two years ago to fill the marketing gap.

He has gradually added domestic sales to his role and this year will be undertaking his first marketing trip to the USA. He is whizz with social media.

“The younger generation query how things are done, aren’t backward in suggesting new ways of doing things and they have boundless energy. We give some latitude but pull things back when we think we need to.

“Our target for 2015 and 2016 are to have a seamless changeover and to move forward consolidating grape supply and export markets.”

Hunter’s has had amazing success with their sparkling wines - MiruMiru™ Reserve and MiruMiru™ non-vintage in the past 12 months, winning trophies and accolades in the UK and New Zealand.

Jane says 2016 looks like being a challenging vintage – as harvest seems to be of late. Wineries have had late frosts, extreme dry and water shortages and we have what looks like being a very large cropping year although obviously there is some way to go yet.

“Recent rain has alleviated our worry about water shortages for a while but we do need more rain to get us through to harvest. The challenges long term are fluctuating exchange rates, challenging climatic conditions and the worry of another over-supply situation,” she says.

Trees get the chop as supermarket branches out

By Paula Hulburt The felling of four old trees to make way for a supermarket carpark in Blenheim has sparked public outrage.

The trees were cut down as developers prepared to lay the new carpark at Countdown supermarket in Redwoodtown.

Local shoppers have expressed their dismay about the decision by supermarket bosses to destroy the trees and not transplant them.

Redwoodtown resident Kirsty Pillans says she had grown up watching the trees get bigger.

“It’s so sad. There was nothing wrong with the trees and they could have been transplanted or even saved and a grass area built around them.

“We all live here and this affects the community and it’s like peoples’ opinions don’t matter. Doesn’t our voice count at all?”

Contractors have been working on the new Cleghorn Street Site for the last few months preparing the town’s newest supermarket for opening later this year.

The existing carpark is currently fenced off while new tar seal is laid.

Kirsty says she believed the trees were around 30 years old and was shocked to see them destroyed.

“To see them cut down is a disgrace and now there is no shade. It was all done very quickly.”

Other shoppers using the supermarket this week echoed Kirsty’s thoughts.

Karen Tupe says she used the trees

regularly while at the store.

“Idiots. I always parked under them so the dogs had some shade.

There needs to be more trees in this town’s carparks.”

Kellie Singleton says while she was disappointed, she hoped the developers would plant replacement trees.

“The problem with businesses is they look at more parking before knowing what public thoughts are.”

A spokesperson for Countdown Supermarkets says new trees will be planted at the site. ““As part of the development, we are also re-orientating and upgrading the carpark. This work, and also the damage being caused by the root systems of the trees, has meant they have had to be removed.

Shoppers are unhappy at the felling of four trees at the new Countdown site in Redwoodtown.

As part of the development we will be planting a number of new trees.

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site was part of our resource consent, which was approved by the Council.”

Dame Kiri to perform New Picton conservation group gets grant in Blenheim Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will perform for the first time in Blenheim in March as part of a six venue tour.

Dame Kiri will be accompanied by one of New Zealand’s finest musicians for her March 22 concert, the internationally acclaimed pianist Terence Dennis, and the repertoire will feature a specially selected programme of romantic songs and arias that will delight music lovers.

These will include Dame Kiri’s personal favourites f rom Moza r t, Ha ndel, Vivaldi, Puccini, Heggie,

Guastavino, Obradors, Ginastera and Canteloube, as well as a selection of traditional folk songs.

Dame Kiri said she was excited to be invited to bring her music to the six centres.

“I am looking forward very much to connecting with many friends and renewing old friendships.

“I hope those who attend will enjoy the musical experience” she said. “The songs I have selected are all personal favourites and it is always a pleasure to share my music.”

Picton Dawn Chorus is a newly established community conservation group which aims to make Picton and Waikawa a pest free haven for wildlife.

The group is delighted to have recently received a Marlborough District Council community grant for $1,750 which together with two $1,000 donations will be used to purchase traps.

The community group was inspired into action in July when representatives from DOC and Pest Free NZ explained at a meeting in Picton that a pest free goal is achievable.

By November the new Incorporated Society was formed, a committee elected and the grant application had been made.

“We are hugely excited and grateful

to the MDC for recognising our new group and supporting our first aim of pest control on the Victoria Domain and Snout” says newly elected Chairman James Wilson.

“By controlling rat, stoat and weasel numbers we hope that residents will see more bird life in their gardens.”

The project will see three different types of trap placed in a systematic grid over the Victoria Domain and Snout.

The traps are all securely encased to avoid other animals (including curious kids) getting injured and will be checked on a roster basis by a large contingent of volunteers.

In the longer term it is planned that pest control will also be carried out on

the Wedge, the surrounding Picton hills as well as in residential gardens.

The reduction in pests will also help protect Kaipupu Point Wildlife sanctuary and species planned to be translocated there.

“If we want our children and grandchildren to see native birds in reasonable numbers, we all need to start taking action!

Introduced pests are decimating populations of many species unique to New Zealand,” says James Picton Dawn Chorus is looking for new members to volunteer to check trap lines as well as rallying home owners to join the cause by placing traps in their gardens.

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- weekend event guide Friday 15 The Omaka Maze Prices: $9 Adult, $6 Child (4 years and over) $28 Family (2 Adults, 2 Kids) Omaka Maize Maze, 200 Dog Point Road, Hawkesbury, Blenheim - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Sat 16th 10:00am - 8:00pm, Sun 17th 10:00am 6:00pm. www.omakamaze.co.nz Free Yoga On the Picton Foreshore all Summer long.

Every Friday at noon (weather permitting).

Open to anyone and everyone. Join the Marlborough Yoga Teacher for a blissful all skill levels Yoga practice. No experience, props or registration necessary - just turn up.

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.

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.

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 Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim, Open 10 – 4 daily. Adults $10.00. Children FREE during the school holidays. Phone 578 1712.

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

Saturday 16 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.

Painting Our Places NZ watercolour artists identify their special places. Kathryn Carter, Brian Baxter, George Dight and more. Exhibition season: 9th -31st Jan. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, 204 High Street, Blenheim. Open daily 10:30am - 4:30pm.

Fit and Free Fundraiser Outdoor community Gym fundraiser.

7:30pm Havelock Hotel. Fundraiser, raffle, karaoke. Come and have a sing or just listen and enjoy the atmosphere while supporting the local community.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Jan 15th, 17th, 19th - 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.

Te Pakeka/Maud Island & Pelorus Sound Join Pelorus Tours and DOC for a memorable trip through the beautiful Pelorus Sound to Te Pakeka/Maud Island. Three dates available: 16th, 23rd, and 24th Jan. Book online at www.pelorustours.co.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.

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

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.

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Salsa Groove Summer-time Party From 7:30pm onwards, at Salsa Groove Marlborough, corner of State Highway 1 and Mills & Ford Road, Grovetown. $5.00 door charge. Everyone welcome, no experience needed. Come and join us for a funfilled night on the dance floor. Ph. Karen 0273090268.

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

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

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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.

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

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

Picton Men’s Shed “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.

Sunday 17 Picton Youth Water Fight and Fun Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, 1 Joseph Sullivan Drive, Picton 3:00pm – 5:00pm. There will be a water slide, water walkers, three man slingshot and a massive water fight. If you are planning on turning up register to: deedee@adminhelp4u.co.nz or Ph: 027 470 5073. This event is free to attend but please bring a can to donate to a local group.

Ulysses Club Rides Decide on the day. 1pm Start. Possibly an ice cream at Rai Valley or Hira if the weather holds.

‘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 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.

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

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.

Up & Coming Heart Foundation Appeal Month February 2016: Blenheim Street appeal Friday 26th Feb. Join our team of volunteers! Throughout Feb our awesome volunteers take to the streets and shake their buckets, collecting vital funds. Volunteer now on, www.heartfoundation.org.nz or Local contact call: Lyall @ Heart Help Blenheim, Ph 578 4331 or 0276244002.

Thursday 21 Marlborough Youth Water Fight and Fun Henry Street Bridge, Taylor River 3:00pm – 5:00pm Prepare to get soaking wet! Water slide, water walkers, three man slingshot and a massive water fight. Register to: deedee@adminhelp4u. co.nz or Ph: 027 470 5073. This event is free to attend but please bring a can to donate to a local group.

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

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

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.

The Omaka Maze years and over) Prices: $9 Adult, $6 Child (4 Omaka Maize s) Kid 2 , ults Ad (2 ily $28 Fam Hawkesbury, ad, Ro nt Maze, 200 Dog Poi 0pm, Sat 16th Blenheim - 5:00pm - 8:0 h 10:00am 17t Sun 10:00am - 8:00pm, 6:00pm.

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The MARLBOROUGH ELECTRIC POWER TRUST was established by Deed of Trust dated 28 April 1993. The Trustees hold the share capital of MARLBOROUGH LINES LIMITED in trust for the company’s electricity consumers.

The Trust Deed provides for three of the six Trustees to retire on the 1st of April each second year. The Deed further requires that any appointed trustee shall hold office only until the next following election.

Nominations are therefore invited from the public for four positions on the Trust. If more than four persons are nominated a postal ballot of all consumers will be held.

Nominees must have a principal residence in the area served by Marlborough Lines Limited and be eligible to hold office under the terms of the Trust Deed, copies of which are available from Brenda Munro (Returning Officer) phone 021 1200737, or at the office of Blenheim Accounting Ltd, 36 Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

Nominations must be made on the nomination form available from the Returning Officer or at Blenheim Accounting and a non-refundable fee of $120.00 is required to be forwarded with each nomination. Nominations must be received by the Returning Officer by 12 noon, Friday 22nd January 2016.

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The role involves making appointments for our Consultants and is done during business hours.

Average earnings of $20 per hour from a generous commission scheme.

This job does not involve hard selling.

Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives whilst making a good income.

As you will be on the phone your communication skills must be impeccable and you must have a friendly, outgoing manner.

If you think you would be successful in this role, please send your CV to: Elaine Hunt at mehunt@xtra.co.nz

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Vineyard Workers It’s now more than 30 years since we introduced the world to the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - today, our Marlborough wines are still making history. At Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand, we maintain an exceptional focus on premium products as well as results. We are New Zealand’s premier wines and Spirits Company leading the way in everything we do.

Vineyard supervisor Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.

Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.

Applicants must have the following: • At least three years experience • Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time • Reliable and have a tidy work ethic • Preference will be given to an experienced supervisor, but not essential as full training will be given • Be able to work long hours when required • Have excellent communication skills • A good understanding of RSE policy • Clean drivers licence • Fluent in Thai In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz.co.nz no later than 22nd January 2016, explaining previous work history and contact details

We are seeking positive, capable and self-motivated individuals to join our established teams at our Brancott and Kaituna Area Vineyards.

You’ll be actively involved with all aspects of vineyard work, from vine management activities, to supervising casual/contract gangs and operating various types of machinery.

This role requires an ability to work longer hours during the peak times of the season, punctuality and the ability to work unsupervised. Experience would be preferred, but this is not essential as training is provided which will lead to recognised industry unit standards.

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If successful you will not only have access to a great team environment, but you will also receive a generous product allowance and following 12 months service access to medical insurance for you and your family.

Send your CV and cover letter to sally.higgins@pernod-ricard.com or post your application to: Sally Higgins Pernod Ricard Winemakers P O Box 331 Blenheim 7240 If you have any questions in relation to the role, please call 03-520-6988.

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Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service (Resuming 21st Jan) Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service

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Births This Week FITZPATRICK: Samuel (Sam) Brian Charles, (7lb 6.5oz) January 7, 2016 LAMPE: Matilda Anne, (8lb 7oz) December 9, 2015 MAURICE: Ella May Maurice, (7lb 15oz) December 25, 2015 VICARS: Ruby Constance, (7lb 12oz) January 3, 2016 Shefford: Maddison Rose (Maddie), (7lb 15oz) January 4, 2016 DUFFY: Marnie Marie, (4lb 4oz) January 7, 2016 PHILLIPS: Quinn Hamu, (7lb 12oz) December 29, 2015

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Death Notices BAIN, Natalie June: January 10, 2016.

BLACK, Harvey James: January 3, 2016.

BROOKS, Lowis Rita: January 9, 2016.

FINDLAY, Colin: January 9, 2016.

GOODWIN, Brian: January 10, 2016.

HENDRICKSON, Nola: January 8, 2016.

HILL, Thaddeus Anthony (Thad): January 6, 2016.

HUTCHBY, David William: January 3, 2016.

HYNDMAN, David Archibald: January 3, 2016.

MASON, David: January 6, 2016.

McCONNEL, Maurice John: December 26, 2015.

MILLER, Peter Robert John: January 5, 2016.

POW, Doris (Dorrie) (nee Smurthwaite): January 10, 2016.

death notices GREEN, Joy (Joyce) Ella: Passed away, suddenly at home, aged 89 years, on Monday January 11 2016. Dearly loved mother of Bill and Vicki (Blenheim), Tony and Wendy (Christchurch).

Loved grandmother of Callum and Lucy Green, Amy and Rob Hunt, Andrew and Jess, Christopher and Michelle Green and Jennifer. Loved great grandmother of Arthur, Noah, Joshua, Henry and Allie. Messages to 47 Monro Street, Blenheim 7201. A service to celebrate Joy’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 2.30pm Saturday January 16, followed by cremation. Please wear something bright.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz WESTWOOD, Herbert (Bert): 15 January 1920 - 12 January 2016. At Wairau Hospital, approaching his 96th birthday. Dearly loved husband of Patricia, cherished father of Anthony, Howard, Jeffrey, Peter, and Christine, and their partners.

Loved Granddad of Antony, Catherine, Tania, Athena, Jerome, Ashley, Jeremy, Alex, Leigh, and Donald. Loved Great-Granddad of Benjamin, Lachlan, Ashleigh, and Noah. Loved uncle of Lois and Gary Goold. Messages to 3/46 Beaver Road, Blenheim. A celebration of Bert’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 5pm Saturday January 16.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz D O R S E Y, I r v i n Joseph: “Big Irv”, “Pop”, died Thursday, December 24th 2015, at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce, five children John, Michael (Diana), Glenn (Cindy), Joseph (Mary) and Mary Jo; Patty and 10 grandchildren Alana (Alex), Keith (Hannah), Meaghan, Joshua, Sean, Michael, Jr., Jacob, Timothy Jr., Jenna and Grace and 2 great-grandchildren Lorelei and Noah. Irv retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. His favorite assignment was his four years stationed in Blenheim, New Zealand. While stationed there he and his family became really good friends with Ron and Pauline Perano. Irvin and Joyce also had two children Joseph and Mary Jo. Over the years, he enjoyed several trips back visiting with his kiwi friends. “Big Irv” especially enjoyed his Sunday family dinners – playing cards and board games with his family. He enjoyed his daily crossword puzzles and was an awesome “Scrabble” player. He was also an avid golfer in his ‘younger’ days and made a “Hole in one” at the Woodlands in Hampton. A service as held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Buckroe, VA, on Wednesday, December 30th.

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Mighty spuds to be weighed in Sunday The Woodbourne Tavern & Motels is hosting its Spud in a Bucket weigh-in this Sunday at 3pm.

Around 30 participants purchased a bucket and spud late last year and have been growing them.

The competition will see prizes awarded for categories such as heartiest crop, biggest spud and most potatoes grown.

All ages have been involved, from young through to old.

in memoriam

Palmer - Neville George 11 long years without you. Sadly missed along lifes way, quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our life to share but in our hearts you’re always there.

Love Andrea and Brayden xoxo

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SOLUTION Wednesday solutions

For November 10, 2004

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Tennis lacking an ace or two I must be missing something about the ASB Classic tennis tournament each year.

I know Auckland is essentially a blot on the global tennis game, which essentially feeds off the fact that Kiwi hospitality and close proximity to prepare for the Australian Open without being in Australia is the big drawcards, but I cannot get excited about the tournament.

I found myself watching highlights of other sporting competitions before I watched the women’s tournament at the formerly known Stanley Street Tennis Centre.

Yes they drew a few notable names Caroline Wozniacki, a past her prime Venus Williams and a

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good looking (sorry for the Chris Gayle flirting – fine me) Serbian woman named Ana Ivanovic.

However, call me a cynic but when I hear those name I think (in order) Caroline won’t win a grand slam, Venus is no Serena and Ana didn’t want to be at the tournament.

Quite frankly, the best player Sloane Stephens, the American with the most promise ended up winning the tournament.

I know what you’re thinking – don’t complain if you don’t have a solution, but sadly I don’t have one.

Women’s tennis is weak globally while men’s tennis is fantastic as long as you’re watching any one of the top six players.

David Ferrer at world No 7 is a good draw and has been for the Auckland men’s event for many years but he too will never win a grand slam.

Clearly crowds are happy to go and watch it live as most of the days were sold out for the women’s event last week but the tournament has never captivated me on television.

I’d pay to see a Roger Federer or Rafa Nadal play there in a few years time even if they are over the hill by then but the field for both men’s and women’s events just doesn’t excite me.

Maybe I’m in the minority but for me Auckland’s summer of tennis has left me flat-footed at the baseline.

Sport inbrief

sports talk

Primary cricketers make it two out of three

With ...

Jacob Page

After a loss to North Otago on day two, the Marlborough Primary School cricket team beat Invercargill Metro by 50 runs.

The team’s bowling and fielding ensured Marlborough’s small total of 96 all out was more than enough as ball dominated bat.

Colgate Games this weekend Marlborough athletes will head across to Nelson today to compete at the South Island Colgate Games.

Marlborough will have 34 athletes aiming for medals, pendants and personal bests at Saxton Field until Sunday.

It is the biggest team in four years.

Halberg awards Former Marlborough Boys’ College pupil Jamie Joseph and his Highlanders team which included several Tasman Makos players have been nominated as one of 10 of New Zealand’s best sporting moments of 2015.

The Highlanders winning their first Super Rugby title is up for a Halberg Award but like many in the categories this year will likely face stiff challenges from the All Blacks to claim the top award.

Hayden Paddon and Blenheim’s John Kennard begin a three year contract with Hyundai this year.

Inset: Blenheim’s John Kennard just gets busier with every year as co-driver for Hayden Paddon in the World Rally Championship.

Wairau Valley go top

Kennard set for another busy year in WRC

By Jacob Page Fresh off their breakthrough season in the World Rally Championship, Hayden Paddon and Blenheim-based co-driver John Kennard have their sights set on more podium finishes on the back of more Kiwi support.

The duo have already had media sessions to discuss and project how their 2016 season will go and how the Hyundai car will be modified to suit their needs.

Paddon says 2016 will be a major chance for the duo to achieve their goals.

“I still have a long way to go to reach my goals, and at the same time I’m very passionate about our sport.

“To see more people competing in rallying and more Kiwis competing overseas is my ideal.

“I have been very fortunate to have a lot of support over the years from hundreds of people, so I want to return the favour. Details will become clearer soon but we are excited about this project.”

Following a short break in New Zealand,

Wairau Valley are at the top of the Marlborough senior Twenty20 cricket table with a dominant victory over Renwick at Horton Park on Wednesday evening.

Valley won by eight wickets over Renwick after they chased down the modest target of 91 for victory.

Paddon has now returned to Europe.

He will soon be joined by Kennard to head to the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship’s opening round in Monte Carlo where the New Zealanders will make history as the first Kiwi pairing to contest the famous and notoriously challenging tarmac rally.

Key New Zealand sponsorships with the likes of Pak ‘N Save were crucial to their efforts of making a serious impression this year.

Kennard and Paddon will contest 14 rounds this year.

St Clair sell out The St Clair Half Marathon has sold out in record time.

The 21-kilometre race, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year had sold its 3000 entry tickets by last Friday.

Summer explorer back for another year Sport Tasman have launched the Kaikoura Summer Explorer, a family friendly event designed to get Marlburians and visitors alike out using some of the district’s most scenic walks.

Based on the popular Winter Explorer in Marlborough and Spring Explorer in Nelson held last year, the Kaikoura version challenges people to walk or bike up to 10 routes, while answering quiz questions about what they see along the way.

The more questions answered the more points scored, with the top three point

scorers winning prizes.

The free event, which runs from January 4 to March 31, is open to people of all ages, although children under 10 are recommended to be accompanied by a guardian over 16 years old.

The seven walks range from 1km strolls along West End and the Hinau loop track to the 12km Kaikoura Peninsula loop walk.

Sport Tasman community sport and recreation advisor Luisa Coyle says it’s a quality family event.

“The idea is to provide a free fun activity that combines getting people out and about with the summer holiday period, when children and families are often looking for inspiration on how to fill in their day.”

“There are some lovely walks here and some people just don’t know where to start, and also you get a bit of exercise while you’re out there.’’

“You can just pick up your Explorer booklets from town at I-Site or Kaikoura District Council and get on your way.’’

Other routes were some distance out of town which would require more parental involvement. People should not go alone and take care as some routes are close to highways.

The quiz questions had not been made too difficult but required people to actually do the full walk.

“I haven’t made the questions really complicated or hard to find out as I want people to enjoy the scenery and not be pre-occupied with desperately searching for answers,” she says.

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