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Retailers and the Marlborough District Council have put up decorations, Christmas trees, and reindeer statues to enhance the festive feeling in town.

Yesterday evening, Blenheim hosted the Christmas festival, and the district is building up to a New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks on the Picton foreshore on December 31.

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EQC warns of scam callers

By Cathie Bell The Earthquake Commission is warning residents in Marlborough and Kaikoura to be aware of people claiming to be from EQC and offering to make an assessment of their houses.

General manager customer and claims Trish Keith says private insurers will be assessing and settling home and content claims so calls

or visits from people claiming to be from EQC are not genuine.

“EQC will be assessing land claims in the New Year and our assessors will always be wearing identification.

“We have reports that two men arrived at a home in Blenheim claiming to be builders and working for EQC and that other residents have received phone calls by

someone wanting to make an appointment.

“EQC has not commissioned any builders to work on the Kaikoura event so anybody saying they are builders working for EQC should be treated with caution.

“Our advice is that if anyone is suspicious of someone contacting or visiting them get in touch with Police.”

Trish says EQC does have

staff in Kaikoura providing advice and claim support to residents, but they will always carry photo identification and are not assessing properties at this stage.

“We ask local residents to make sure that their family and friends are aware of these scam callers and to be careful about anyone contacting them, especially older or vulnerable customers.”

State housing boost needed

By Cathie Bell Fifty more one and two bedroom state houses are needed in Marlborough, according to the Ministry of Social Development’s Social Housing Purchasing Strategy published this week.

The strategy says there are 374 households in Marlborough living in social housing and paying income-related rent, at September 30. Most pay 25 per cent of their income in rent, with the ministry MSD paying the difference between this and market rent to the provider as a subsidy.

There are 63 households on the social housing register, waiting for a state house, with demand ‘greatest for one and two bedHousing advocate Janette Walker, making sandwiches for lunch room places’, it says.

The strategy says the min- at Crossroads. istry needs to fund 30 more more bedrooms. though, for bigger families. one-bedroom places and 20 Blenheim housing advocate “It’s not that long ago I had more two-bedroom places in Janette Walker says a lot of the 12 families in motels. All were Marlborough, as well as look strategy is right about the need on the social housing list, the to change the mix of existing for about 50 more one and two biggest had five kids, so there’s places with more one- and two- bedroom houses. a demand for three-bedrooms bedroom properties but consider She says there is a need for still.” having less places with three or more four-bedroom houses The Government continues to

sell state houses and sections in Blenheim, which could be used to build several smaller houses, Janette says.

Ministry deputy chief executive Scott Gallacher says the data in the strategy confirms there is a significant mismatch between the current pool of social housing properties and where the demand lies.

“We won’t be purchasing the properties themselves, this will still be the domain of providers; rather we’ll be subsidising tenancies through contracts with providers and the incomerelated rent subsidy.

Providers can use the information to identify where, and in what type of properties, they should invest.

“The strategy gives providers a great deal of information which they can use when making investment decisions, but its impact is far wider than that. At its core, if this resource helps to shape the market to better reflect the social housing demand, we’ll be able to help more people in need.”

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Government backs SH1 re-opening at $2 billion

By Cathie Bell Cabinet ministers have decided to spend the billions of dollars needed to re-build State Highway One and the railway track along the coast to Kaikoura.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced yesterday that the Government will provide additional funding to speed up the process to reinstate the coastal route to Kaikoura.

The existing State Highway One and rail corridor along the coastal route to the north and south of Kaikoura will be rebuilt, with ‘additional improvements to increase safety and resilience’, he says.

“Since the day of the earthquake, restoring access to Kaikoura has been our number one priority.

“Agreeing to restore the coastal route demonstrates our ongoing commitment to getting this region back on its feet as quickly as possible.

“To provide certainty, the Crown will fund the work required. Exact costs are still being determined, but the current estimate is between $1.4 billion and $2 billion.

“In addition, emergency legislation passed through Parliament last week will cut through red tape, and ensure repairs to the existing route can be accelerated.”

An Order in Council is currently being prepared that will accelerate the reinstatement of State Highway 1 north and south of Kaikoura, Simon says.

The announcement brings certainty to those businesses in Seddon, Ward, and Kekerengu which rely on passing highway traffic, and ends the uncertainty and rumour

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inbrief Steffan steps down Green Party list MP Steffan Browning, who is from Blenheim, is to retire at the next election.

He was first elected to Parliament in 2011.

Richie drops in Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw dropped Christmas presents in to the children at Ward School on Wednesday.

Seddon buildings ok

State Highway One and the rail track along the coast between Marlborough and Kaikoura is covered in millions of tonnes of rock in multiple landslides.

about the future of the coastal route.

Some in the transport industry are hopeful the route can be straightened in many places as the road and rail corridors could go over new land uplifted in the 7.8 earthquake last month.

Marlborough mayor John Leggett says the rebuild is good news for all of Marlborough as State Highway One between Picton and Kaikoura is a vital link for businesses, tourists, and other travellers.

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merce chief executive Stephen Gullery says the decision gives certainty before Christmas to businesses which had been wondering what the future holds.

Simon says the Government is ‘confident’ limited access through the coastal route can be restored in about 12 months.

“The precise work required to repair the route is still under investigation and it will be a very complex job.

“Rebuilding a stronger, more resilient coastal route will give

Kaikoura residents the security of a second connection to the rest of the South Island.”

The NZ Transport Agency will repair and maintain the road for vehicles travelling through the Springs Junction and Lewis Pass route ‘over the weeks and months ahead’, he says.

The agency will also work with local government to repair and maintain the Kaikoura emergency access route, and bring other roads back into service in the leadup to Christmas.

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The Awatere Memorial Hall has been given the all-clear by engineers for the community to use again once some minor repairs are completed and Seddon’s Scout and hub building has also had a reprieve.

The hall, which is more than 40 years old, is in line for a $6.3 million upgrade to bring it up to code with work to be tendered next year.

The nearby Scouts building had been red-stickered after the earthquake but structural engineers have now suggested the building’s life can be extended by removing the concrete block entry and replacing the remaining blockwork walls with timber walls.

Red Cross housing grant New Zealand Red Cross has announced a grant to assist people whose homes have been damaged by the November 14 earthquakes.

The Damaged Home Grant of $1000 is available for people whose residential homes received either a red or yellow sticker, or were required to evacuate their homes for seven days or longer following the 14 November earthquakes.

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Surprise award humbles recipient Lois Millar who retired as the manager of St Marks Addiction Residential Treatment Centre in Blenheim, was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow by the Blenheim South Rotary Club.

She was congratulated for her service to St Marks for more than 20 years and a standing applause was given by Rotary members.

Spending drop after shake The earthquake on November 14 caused a drop in spending on the day in most New Zealand regions, data from the Paymark network shows. Spending was 3.0 per cent or $4.2 million below the level of the previous Monday. Compared to the same days in previous year, spending decline over the Monday and Tuesday was highest in the combined Marlborough/Kaikoura region (-14.0 per cent) and in the Wellington region (-12.1 per cent), with the dollar effect being higher in Wellington.

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Grape marc leachate charges laid

By Cathie Bell The Marlborough District Council has laid charges against three people and two companies for not dealing properly with their grape marc waste.

Babich Wines and Growco have been charged, along with Peter Yealands, John Sowman, and Mike Gifford, court documents show.

The charges were heard in the Marlborough District Court on Tuesday, and have been adjourned without pleas until early next year.

Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says it is the first time the council has prosecuted an individual or company over the storage or discharge of grape marc.

“It’s not our preferred way of dealing with things, but we felt they were sufficiently serious that we needed to take the strongest action,” he says.

“There’s a wide range of factors we consider before we take a prosecution, a prosecution is a last resort, it’s not something we take lightly.”

The decision to bring charges was

made by the Enforcement and Prosecutions Committee, following investigations by council compliance staff into each of the accused parties.

Mark says the council is continuing to work with the wine industry to help them find solutions for the disposal of grape marc, which he says has been an obvious issue to council and the industry for years.

“We identified future issues with grape marc some years ago with all the work we did with the industry

to develop options of dealing with grape marc.

“We could see there was a problem with the growth of the industry in terms of its waste and they needed to think about solutions.”

Two years ago the council tried to facilitate a deal between a group of wine companies, the Marlborough Grape Marc Group, and Australian company Tarac Technologies, which was interested in taking grape marc in the region, but supply couldn’t be guaranteed.

$5 million upgrade in rural region Chorus is boosting the broadband experience for more households in the Marlborough region as part of a $5 million upgrade of its broadband infrastructure across rural New Zealand, the company says, with broadband cabinets upgraded at sites in Blenheim.

“Slow internet speeds have been a concern for businesses and residents in parts of the Marlborough region for a while, so it’s pleasing to be able to provide substantially improved infrastructure,” says Ed Beattie, Chorus’ GM Infrastructure.

Following the upgrade residents living within about 1.2km of the upgraded cabinets should be able to access

fibre-enabled, VDSL broadband with consistent speeds up to 70Mbps. Residents and businesses based further from the cabinet will still likely experience much improved speeds depending on the distance to the broadband cabinet, and better quality broadband.

The latest figures show the average internet data usage on Chorus’ network for residential connections increased to 120GB in October 2016 – a huge increase on the 44GB used by households at the start of 2015.

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New preschool opens in Witherlea

By Celeste Alexander A new preschool opened last month in the Witherlea area of Blenheim and owner Jan Matthews is thrilled with the response.

Jan’s Preschool opened its doors on November 7 on Howick Road and in a house that has been converted to create “an important family feel”, she says.

“I wanted it to feel like a home where the children felt nurtured and loved, much like a second family. That’s why this location was chosen.

“Another reason was because Harling Park is close by and here at the preschool we are very passionate about nature,” she says.

The preschool is licensed for 30 children aged 0-5 and is a Montessori preschool. Jan says it focuses on the children’s independence and uses the Montessori resources to further develop their growth and learning.

Jan is trained as a childhood, Montessori and primary teacher as well as Nature Pedagogy, which promotes and supports all forms of nature-based education.

Already Jan’s Preschool has a number of children enrolled and is taking bookings for next year.

“As the preschool grows we will extend our hours and staff numbers. So far the response has been excellent,” Jan says.

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COUNCIL NEWS Bringing Tui back to Seddon The Awatere Valley Trust ‘Tui to Town’ initiative was declared open last week, a project which began a year ago to beautify the centre of Seddon.

The project is a community partnership involving landowner Irene Ross, local

volunteers including NiVanuatu vineyard workers, offenders with Community Work sentences, and Council through its Tui to Town natural habitat restoration project with support from Seddon Lions who built a bridge giving access to the planted area and signposting

Councillor Taylor presents a plaque from Port Marlborough to the Maasdam’s captain Ane Smit

Picton’s bumper cruise ship season underway Picton councillor Nadine Taylor welcomed the Holland America Line cruise liner, Maasdam, to Picton last week.

The 600-passenger vessel was making its first visit to the port, one of 37 cruise ships scheduled to visit this summer.

It’s going to be particularly busy between Christmas and New Year’s Day with five cruise ships due including one scheduled to be in port on Christmas Day. Back row from left: Graeme and Lenore McCutcheon, Councillor Cynthia Brooks, Nicky Eade (MDC), Linda Breach, Phyllis Heard. Front: Heather Turnbull, Charmaine Hammond, Trevor Johns (chairperson).

Positive Ageing – don’t spend Christmas alone Please extend a hand to others this Christmas – it’s one time of the year when you can make a real difference to older people who don’t have family or friends close by.

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

Don’t feel reluctant to accept an invitation to join neighbours or friends or family – or, if you have no plans, extend an invitation to someone else to join your table.

Crossroads, at 2 Redwood Street, is opening for a Christmas Day Breakfast.

A cooked breakfast will be served between 8.15 am and 10.30 am.

On Wednesday 21 December a community Christmas dinner will be held at Crossroads. The meal is served from 5.00 pm.

Donations are welcomed; phone 578 5395. It would also help organisers if they could get an idea of likely numbers so people are encouraged to let Crossroads staff know in advance if possible.

Town Branch Drain – Muller Road Link: Stormwater Upgrade Project Contract 2016/67 Marlborough District Council invites tenders for the above contract.

The contract involves construction of 240 m of new concrete u-channel (2.7 m wide x 1.1 m deep) in the Town Branch Drain east of Redwood Street, including connections of existing drain outlets to the north and south. The work also involves reinstatement of

adjacent berms, 250 m of safety fencing, removal of existing subdivision soil piles not incorporated into the work and reinstatement on completion. The work site is located off Easthaven Place, Blenheim.

Tenders close at 4.00 pm on Friday, 27 January 2017 Tender documents can be downloaded from

Marlborough District Council website from 12 noon on Friday 16 December 2016.

All enquiries should be directed to: Dave Alderton Aurecon 89 Seymour Street Ph: 03 5206067 Email Dave.Alderton@ aurecongroup.com

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Spare a thought for our kerbside crews A Christmas plea from our rubbish collection team – Please don’t accumulate big loads for the post-Christmas run!

With all the extra shopping and food to prepare, the festive season generates much more waste than usual.

This year, with Boxing Day falling on a Monday, there will be some

areas that get two collections in the week running up to Christmas Day. Please try and use that extra collection day and get rid of as much household waste as possible so that the after-Christmas loads aren’t overwhelming. Our bin men would appreciate it!

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New water tanks for Ward Eight new water tanks were installed in Ward by helicopter on Monday, as part of a council donation to the community of 70 families who rely on the water scheme. The old concrete water tanks were destroyed by the earthquake.

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

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I agree with the comment last week about the Council use of sprays around our water ways!

Yes they need to be sprayed but I’ve seen that stuff being used like a garden HOSE...it’s absolutely ridiculous the amount of product that is poured on.

We’ve all heard how John Key came from a State house beginning and Paula Bennet came from the dole queue, now we will all be told if they can do it, anyone can.

What?

Learn how to get round the system then rewrite it so others can’t, no doubt.

God save New Zealand coz everyone else has left.

Fish and chips Love a good feed of fish and chips but can’t phone an order through, due to our local switching off the phone when they get busy.

Watch customers turn away in droves also due to lack of staff.

Your’e not an island woman, employ some staff and watch your turnover increase I say.

Retirement 65+ It will mean more buses for those unable to retain drivers licences, more young parents at home on welfare as we keep working at our higher pay unable to stop to look after our grandchildren, more health problems, even more unemployment, more crime to meet needs/addictions but we will have our Kiwi Saver at 65, or is that another political lie.

Let the young into work!

Cute but stupid To the young woman in the ute on Thursday the 8th near Couplands roundabout, your red dog looked very cute sitting on your lap looking out the drivers window.

Whilst you were driving. .. stupid .. much

Spraying in rivers in this country is necessary.

Weed removal from stream beds is the equivalent of clearing a blocked drain, so flood waters don’t spread out.

Chemicals used are restricted to the lowest impact.

After 70 years maintaining rivers in this country we still have abundant fish and reasonable stream health.

If you want it removed manually, then be prepared to pay more.

Purest of water What a quandry! (excuse the pun) Why is the purest of mountain water from Lake Argyle, diverted right into town; being wasted on horticulture when there is ample bore artificer water with delicate blends of pre-infused pesticides, sulphates and taste enhancers of vintages past, a hint of those loved unremovable metallic yummies.

Surely peoples health comes first, the supply should be reversed.

Oops my mistake ‘profit’, no conflict of interest with the new council surely!

Thankyou to the person who kindly left a 10c petrol coupon on my Suzuki.

Not everybody can afford to spend over $80 to receive one.

I am also one that loves to do this kind gesture.

Christchurch detour Just travelled the road and it’s fine.

Big thumbs up to the truck drivers using it - doing what they do best - driving very professionally under difficult circumstances.

This is not only about dog owners and poo bags.

What about all the rubbish in bushes and footpaths everywhere already?

Half of it smells and is dangerous with broken bottles.

We don’t see everyone who walks past all that crap and either doesn’t pick it up or who drops it fined.

Everyone needs to clean up their act, not just dog owners!

I agree with Doggy dooz in Friday Dec 9th about the price of bins for dog poo.

The council could be thankful the owners of dog pick it up.

Why can’t the council add more bins along the river walk, these bins could be made only for dog poo, the problem would be solved.

There is no need for one $10,000 - $15,000 bin.

Really? please explain

Knocked over scooter

Grateful

Doggy dooz

To the guy who knocked over that motor scooter on High St outside Warehouse Stationery at approx 1:45pm on Sat 10th Dec. I hope you hung around to pass on your details to the owner.

If not, happy to pass on your number plate to them.

Wine barrels Big shout out to the people decorating Blenheim with the “wine barrel” Xmas trees.

Original thought and very creative - love it.

$10-15,000 for rubbish bins and plastic bags?

What a load of dog-do!

Please explain Mr Arbuckle.

Jaydee

Job well done A BIG THANK YOU. To Cuddon Electrical for replacing our heat pump.

And thank you to Stephen for doing a spot on job.

txt talk of the week Thank you Many thanks to the lady who stopped on Wither Road a few days ago to help with a lady who had fallen out of her wheelchair.

Much appreciated.

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Tell me how Don’t tell me what’s wrong or what you can’t do, tell me how you can fix it or how you can do it.

Think of others So sorry you lost a couple of hours sleep but in between fighting fire’s and helping our community, we have to work.

Lucerne hay is baled at night when it is a little bit damp or if it is done in the heat of the day the leaf will fall off.

Also there is a risk of fire. He was finished by 11:40pm.

He likes his sleep too.

From people that care about the safety of our community.

If we’re all like you nothing would get done.

Certainly no one does these hours for fun.

If this is your biggest problem, think yourself lucky.

Take a good look at yourself and don’t use earthquakes as weight to your sorrows.

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Compromise suggested for traffic flow residents express concern about road safety with the heavy vehicles on the residential streets where there are children, cyclists and parked cars, and irritation at night-time noise from the large vehicles travelling on road surfaces not designed for them.

However people were also worried that closing roads would simply shift the traffic into other streets, also increasing pressure on other intersections of the state highways.

John says the compromise solution agreed is that heavy traffic should be using only the SH6 / SH63 network between 7:00pm -7:00am.

“This was a suggestion made by the trucking companies, and we appreciate that they are working with us to find a solution. We

understand that drivers have a longer journey these days from Christchurch to Picton and don’t want to increase their burden. We are reluctant to close off streets but we do want the trucks to travel at safe speeds and to avoid using the residential streets at night.”

Closing one or two roads will only force the noise and safety problems into other residential streets, he says.

“The clear message we want to give to everyone is that trucks should be sticking to SH63 and SH6 at night and not taking any shortcuts through Renwick.”

Marlborough Roads highway manager Frank Porter says a solution will need to be in place only as long as SH1 was closed but at this stage it is not possible to give an

indication of how long that might take.

After the meeting, he says people seem to appreciate that the earthquake had affected many communities and there is no quick fix.

“The safety of the communities which are experiencing extra traffic is important and we will put this compromise for Renwick in front of the Marlborough District Council at this Thursday’s meeting. If Council approves we could get the signage up within a week or two.”

Renwick councillor Cynthia Brooks said there was a very clear message from residents that action was needed urgently and she is happy to support the proposed compromise on the understanding that it can be reviewed in a few months to ensure that it is working.

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A Taste of Christmas is the church’s walk through Christmas display that opens tomorrow night and will be open to public viewing right up until Christmas Eve. Elim Church youth worker Sarah Millar says this is the first time holding this display which has taken a month to plan and create.

“We got the idea from a church in Christchurch which has something similar and since we have a big outdoor area we had the space and thought it would be a nice thing

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Lower speeds and re-routing of trucks away from Renwick’s residential streets at night will go a long way toward alleviating concerns about the current increase in traffic flows through the township, Renwick Smart&Connected chairman John Kelly says.

A public meeting in Renwick on Tuesday night was held to discuss a proposal to shut residential Boyce and Anglesea Streets, but a compromise was reached instead.

Heavy commercial vehicles have been using Anglesea and Boyce streets as a shortcut between SH6 and SH63 rather than staying on the highways and travelling the longer route through the township.

About 180 people turned out to hear some

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5 MINUTES WITH: Mrs Claus

Q A Q A Q A

W h a t ’s y o u r m o s t annoying habit?

I get a bit naggy in the week before Christmas.

Santa tends to hide out with the elves.

One of my best holidays was...

A camping trip three years ago. We toasted marshmallows over the fire... Santa burned some of his beard and his right eyebrow.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

The after-Christmas food fights. The floor was literally covered in syrup, butter and jam.

Q A Q A Q A

What’s your favourite meal?

Cupcakes, except when the elves prank me and make the frosting with mayonnaise.

My guilty TV pleasure is .....

The North Pole Bachelor.

It’s always a competition to see who is hairier.

What’s your greatest fear?

The elves going on strike!

Q A Q A Q A

How do you want to be remembered?

For being kind and caring but also able to keep santa on schedule.

Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

Myself... in peace and quiet!

What is the one thing people don’t know about you?

I have never told anyone my first name, except Santa. He just calls me ‘Yes dear’.

GARDENING

THIS WEEK WITH WALLY RICHARDS

Feeding plants and soil

Marge Scott, president of Blenheim South Rotary Club, Peter Rijhnen, manager of St Marks Addiction Residential Treatment Centre, Lois Miller who received the Paul Harris Fellowship and John Inder, chairman of the St Marks board.

Record amount of $47,000 donated Last Tuesday the Rotary Club of Blenheim South had the pleasure of being able to present to their partner charities, St Marks & Creative Kids, their share of the proceeds from their big charity dinner held in September.

This was the 30th year the dinner for St Marks has been held and it was a huge success with a record amount being distributed of $47,000.

President Marge Scott said that each year the dinner continues to grow with the wonderful support of our many sponsors from the very generous Marlborough commercial community.

“Their generosity in donating such marvellous items for our auctions is very

humbling and we greatly appreciate their support.

“We should also thank those who give us great support by attending our dinners and bidding so generously for the items.

“It is a great example of the fantastic combined community spirit to help those in need that exists here in Marlborough.”

Blenheim South Rotary chose Creative Kids as a charity partner this year because of their focus on assisting disadvantaged children in our community struggling with anxiety or disability hindering their involvement and assimilation into the community, and because they receive no government funding to run

this community service.

The work of St Mark’s Alcohol and Drug Addiction treatment Centre is well known and they will be using the $32,918 cheque for the continuing up-grade and expansion of their property in Main Street.

The club this year is budgeting to raise $75,000 to distribute to various associations within the Marlborough region.

Funds raised are put to many uses from helping scouts to attend their jubilee, assisting the purchase of defibrillators, up-grading the Alzheimers Society security system, to sending our potential young leaders to various courses throughout NZ.

Whatever we place in our gardens or containers to feed plants we are also feeding the soil and the ‘soil food web’.

This makes it very important that we do not feed anything that will do damage to the soil life, also nothing that the soil can’t assimilate, so that it maintains a natural balance of healthy microbes, beneficial fungi, earthworms and other soil life.

Animal manures, especially chicken manure, are excellent food for both plants and soil. Coupled up with fast acting garden lime, it does not take long before the soil is teeming with soil life.

For the additional minerals and elements apply Ocean Solids and Rok Solid and now your plants have a choice of up to 114 minerals and elements to choose from.

The range of natural products is extensive and includes animal offal, blood and bone, paper, sawdust, compost, leaf mould, kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, liquid manures and compost teas plus many other things.

To speed up the populations of soil life a drench of Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) with Mycorrcin added every month or two.

The important thing is not to undo the goodness you are creating by using chemical fertilisers, although a little to boost growth occasionally is not going to do sufficient damage to the overall soil life.

When you have healthy soil, as it is meant to be in Nature, then your garden plants are much more healthy and are less prone to diseases and pest attacks.

Vegetables then will have excellent flavour and be of great benefit to your health.

There are ample gardening methods and natural sprays that can be used to prevent or control any problems that may arise.

Now here is an interesting thing I heard about from a gardener in the Blenheim area whom gardens naturally - that is, without chemicals, not as it suggests without clothes!

Soon after the big earthquake, all the non-fruiting vegetables went to seed prematurely.

The reason is they were placed into stress by the earth shaking.

The gardener also said that the peas, which she would eat a few as she was watering, became very bitter after the shaking and became inedible.

The reason is the peas, being naturally grown, had the ability to start producing chemicals to protect themselves against danger from attack.

Likely the peas are not used to threats of earth moving, so best to be unpalatable.

Amazing world Nature is, that is, when we enhance it rather than trying to control it.

Problems ring me at 0800 466464 (Palmerston North 3570606) Email wallyjr@gardenews.co.nz Web site www.gardenews.co.nz

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YOU’LL BE

CHEESED OFF IF YOU RUN OUT OF SNACKS

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Flying scholarship offers clear skies

By Cathie Bell The Gateway programme has led to Marlborough Boys’ College student Joel Goldthorpe to make a solo flight and now he has a scholarship to pay for flying hours on his way to get his private pilot’s license.

Joel was presented with the Gateways scholarship this week by Marlborough Aero Club president Craig Anderson and chief flying instructor Sharn Davies.

Also present was Johnny Andrews, who this week got his commercial pilot’s license, four years after winning a New World scholarship with the aero club.

Joel says he likes flying and would like to do something with flying as a job.

The scholarship gives the 16 year-old from Blenheim $2000 to pay for flying hours, and he has already made his solo flight and has just under 20 flying hours through the Gateway programme.

Programme liaison Peter Baker says the Gateway

Witherlea School’s room 18 and their donation to the foodbank.

Gateway liaison Peter Baker, scholarship winner Joel Goldthorpe, aero club president Craig Anderson, Johnny Andrews, and Sharn Davies.

programme has 54 boys on it this year. Each boy spends a day a week in the workforce, and two are at the aero club.

Fourteen boys have got apprenticeships or are in 90-day trials for apprenticeships, another 11 are in jobs, with another 12 going back to school for year 13.

Two others are going on

to Lincoln University and another one to a farm cadet course.

“It’s providing hands-on experience throughout the year.”

The beauty of the programme, Peter says, is that it enables the employer to get a good idea of ‘how the lads tick’ and what they would be like as workers.

Class lesson leads to foodbank

By Cathie Bell Class lessons about compassion have prompted students in Witherlea School’s room 18 to fill two baskets with donations for the Marlborough Foodbank.

Teacher Shontell Green says the Year Two children did ‘a reverse Advent calendar’, bringing in a food item when it was their day.

“Some of them were very enthusiastic about it and we’ve made two baskets up.”

They have been learning about compassion during their class work.

Student Jimmy Francis says compassion means ‘you’re caring about others that don’t have as much as you’, and classmate Baxter Clarkson says it’s about helping those

who need help.

Shontell says the children came up with the idea of donating to the foodbank.

Foodbank co-ordinator Wynnie Cosgrove came and collected the baskets on Wednesday, thanking the children for their donations.

“It’s going to help a lot of kids, just like you but not as lucky.”

Restricted Fire Season Marlborough District Council (Fire by Permit only)

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL ZONES

Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 19, 22 and 23 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 for the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River including the area south of the Diversion and the area around and including Rarangi, and pursuant to Section 807.1 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 for the Urban Marlborough District Council areas of Blenheim, Renwick, Picton, Havelock, Seddon and Ward: That as from 8.00 am on Wednesday 14 December 2016 a Restricted Fire Season (Fire by Permit only) came into force until further notice.

• Fire permits are required for all fires in the Open Air during a Restricted Fire Season except for the following: • Gas fired barbecues provided they are positioned at least 2 metres from any dry materials which could catch on fire.

• Approved incinerators incorporating a chimney and spark arrestor to stop sparks from escaping from the incinerator.

• Any fire with a fully enclosed firebox such as outside burners, pizza ovens, solid fuel fired hot tubs etc • Braziers with a tray to catch falling embers • In accordance with Chapter 8 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 persons wishing to light a fire in the Open Air within an Urban Fire Service District in Marlborough must also obtain a fire permit.

PROVIDED THAT NO SUCH FIRES SHALL BE LIT OR REMAIN ALIGHT DURING HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS OR WHEN HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS ARE FORECAST. • A total ban on all fires on any day or days of extreme fire hazard as broadcast under Section 807.1 of the Marlborough District Council Bylaw 2010 or Section 20 of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 takes precedence over this notice.

• In all cases a person lighting a fire within these provisions shall remain in attendance at the fire until it is fully extinguished.

• It shall not be a legal defence against claims for damage caused by any fire lit during a restricted fire season or an open fire season with or without a fire permit.

• All fires burning without a fire permit before this restriction came into force will be illegal and will now require a fire permit.

• Check out the District’s Fire Season Mapping at www.mkrfa.com To apply for a fire permit contact the Marlborough District Council. Please be aware it could take up to five working days to have a Fire Permit issued in some circumstances.

THIS RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON CAME INTO FORCE AT 8.00 AM ON WED 14 DEC 2016 RICHARD MCNAMARA PRINCIPAL RURAL FIRE OFFICER

BRIAN PATON EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGER MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

NMIT council deputy chairman Andy Rowe speaks at the student graduation ceremony in Blenheim.

Graduation helped along

By Cathie Bell Picton woman Rebecca Waldron says the Zonta scholarship enabled her to successfully complete her business administration course through the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology.

NMIT held its Blenheim graduation course on Wednesday afternoon, with about 100 students receiving their qualifications from programmes ranging from aviation, viticulture and winemaking to applied business, digital technology and teaching, presented

by NMIT chief executive Tony Gray.

Rebecca says the $750 scholarship from women’s organisation Zonta paid most of her course fees.

Completing the qualification enabled her to get a better job and improve her financial situation.

“The course helped me get my job. I wouldn’t have got it otherwise. The scholarship helped me complete my course.”

She is now a secretary at the Marlborough District Council, which is a varied role, cover-

Business administration graduate Rebecca Waldron and Zonta president Clare Pinder.

ing lots of different topics, she says.

“I’m very grateful to Zonta for helping me.”

Zonta president Clare Pinder attended the graduation ceremony and says Rebecca was an excellent recipient of the scholarship.

It is for a woman retraining later in her career, and the organisation is really pleased to be able to give another woman a hand-up.

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Happy Holidays

Have a fantastic Christmas and we’ll see you in 2017!

Have a safe and happy Christmas Season

From the team at SteamCleanz

Ltd.

We will be closed from 22 Dec 2016 and will reopen 9th January 2017.

Emergency plumbing call 03 5777 806

All your heating and plumbing requirements

Call 577 9278 www.mph.co.nz

We would like to thank all our customers for their support this year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

We will be closed from the 23rd of December and re-opening on the 5th of January.

Details - Blenheims Finest Automotive Detailers 2C Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim. P. 5776800 e. details.blenheim@yahoo.co.nz

We Wish you a Merry ChristMas and a happy and prosperous neW year.

12 Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim Tel: 577 6955 Store hours 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

We would like to thank you for your support over 2016 and hope you have a fantastic Christmas and that the New Year ahead is one to remember All the best from Shane & Kylie

Master Plumber Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Hour Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & 27 December Open: Wednesday 28 December – Saturday 31 December 11am - 3pm Sunday 1 January Monday 2 January 11am – 3pm Closed: Tuesday 3 January Normal hours from 4 January

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and fabulous fun New Year.

67 Market Street, Blenheim www.detourgallery.co.nz

Thank you to staff, volunteers and the community supporters for their hard work and support throughout the year.

SPCA Centre

31 Fox’s Island Road, Renwick 03 572 9156 Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-2pm Public Holidays closed

SPCA Op Shop

32 Grove Road, Blenheim 03 579 4860 Tuesday-Sunday 10am-3pm Public Holidays closed

With Over 30 Years Experience

Merry Christmas to all our loyal customers

Wishing all our patients and clients a very Merry Christmas and safe holidays.

82 Market Street, Blenheim 03 578 5880 www.matthews.co.nz

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas We will close from noon on 23rd December and re-open on the 9th of January Thank you to the Marlborough community for your support in 2016

We will be available over the festive season for any urgent plumbing problems

Call Max Lichtnecker 0274 321 449 or 03 5788 131 maxtheplumber@xtra.co.nz

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

• Driveways • Culvert Installation • Site Excavation • Soak Pits • Farm Drainage • also Vineyard Development & Maintenance

GRAVEL & TOPSOIL SUPPLIES

NEWMAN EXCAVATIONS

14 HIGH STREET, RENWICK PHONE WK 027 446 4230 PHONE A/H (03) 572 8758 FAX (03) 572 8896 EMAIL: newman.excavations@xtra.co.nz

14 HIGH STREET, RENWICK PHONE WK 027 446 4230

PHONE A/H (03) 572 8758 FAX (03) 572 8896 EMAIL: newman.excavations@xtra.co.nz

For support and information phone 579 4349 and leave a message, calls will be followed up over the holiday period.

Cancer Information helpline 0800 CANCER (226 237)

And remember, be SunSmart this holiday season!

Forum Building, Market St, Blenheim

To all my clients thank you for your business and support during the past year.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season & Happy New Year Tania Randall Travel & Cruise Specialist t: +64 3 577 8569 | m: +64 21 167 1835 e: tania.randall@travelmanagers.co.nz w: www.travelmanagers.co.nz Approved Broker for Travel Managers Group - Level 7, 2 Emily Place, Auckland| DX: WC60029

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Thank you and Merry Christmas to all our loyal customers

TEXT 0275792550 for FREE pickup & delivery

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY

NEW YEAR

TO ALL MY CLIENTS

(Mobile Eftpos available)

A1 DRYCLEANING & LAUNDRY We are close on the stat days but open on the days in between from 9am - 4pm.

Phone 579 2550 152 High Street, Blenheim, 7201 A1drycleaners@msn.com

Grey Power Marlborough The Association for people 50+

Wishing all our members a special merry Christmas and a happy new year Phone 03 578 4950 or visit our website on www.greypowermarlborough.co.nz

We would like to wish our customers, present, past and future a very merry Christmas, thank you for all your support.

To our team, we simply could not achieve what we do without you all.

Ph 027 260 7815 or 03 575 7595 Email: GC.LTD@xtra.co.nz PO Box 5 Seddon 7247

Graeme Coleman Ltd SERVICING: MARLBOROUGH, BLENHEIM, PICTON, WAIRAU

Thank you to all our clients and wishing you a very merry Christmas.

We are closed both long weekends, and open on the days in between.

Off Dobson Street, Blenheim Open: 7.30am-5pm Monday - Friday 8am -12.30pm Saturday • Ph (03) 577 9942 •

Main Street, Opposite MacDonalds Blenheim.

Ph 577 7492 www.instantauto.co.nz FAST, WHILE YOU WAIT, VEHICLE SERVICING!

www.instantauto.co.nz

The only MTA assured Express Service Centre in New Zealand.

L AW Y E R S – N O TA R Y P U B L I C

Merry Christmas to all our customers.

Thank you for your support during 2016.

We are closed Dec 23-Dec 27 and Dec 31-Jan 3 inclusive Normal hours are 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. 8.30-12.30 Saturdays 527 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim. Phone: 03 578 0468 Website: www.kiwiseed.co.nz

Blenheim Drycleaning & laundry Thank you for your support in 2016 and we look forward to being of service in 2017.

We wish you a safe and happy festive season.

We are closing on Thursday 22 December at 5pm and re-opening on Wednesday 11 January at 8.30am.

03 578 5339

76 High Street, Blenheim Email reception@hjc.co.nz www.hjc.co.nz

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all our clients.

Thank you for your support this year.

We are closed from Dec 23rd, re-opening on Jan 4th.

We are closed from Thursday Dec 22nd at midday and re-open Thursday Jan12th

you’re good to go.

We will be closed from December 24, re-opening on January 4th.

Hardy-Jones Clark

We hope you all enjoy a well-earned break and look forward to working together to reach new heights in 2017.

20 Scott Street, Blenheim 03 579 4803 | 021 577 844 info@aphomes.co.nz | www.aphomes.co.nz

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

TRILLO METALS LTD 27 Queen St, Blenheim Ph 578 3274 T h e D ry c l e a n e r s yo u ca n T ru s T

Ph 03 578 0340 2B Cloudy Bay Drive, Cloudy Bay Business Park, Blenheim trillometals@xtra.co.nz

Picton Preschool wish all our children and their families a great holiday season Merry Christmas and thank you to all of our clients, and wishing you a happy and safe New Year.

We will be closed from midday on December 23rd, re-opening in the New Year.

AUTO SUPER SHOPPE BLENHEIM

44 Kent St, Picton Ph: 573 5530

57 Houldsworth Street, Blenheim 7201 Mon-Fri: 8.00am-5.00pm

Ph/Fax 03 578 4630 toppmotors@xtra.co.nz

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

ALL OF US JOIN IN WISHING YOU A

MERRY CHRISTMAS & PROSPEROUS

NEW YEAR

Your preferred Heat Pump and Commercial Refrigeration service provider.

24/7 - Phone 578 0030

WAYNE WIFFEN & TEAM WISHES EVERYONE A VERY John Thatcher, Wayne Wiffen and Chris Black MERRY FESTIVE SEASON o o o o o o

Weto are closed ono Exporters the stat days Wine, grapes wineries Marine, Fishing o Cyber Insurance but open in between to assist Education, Schools o Life & Health, Shareholder you with all your insurance needs.Protection Construction o Professional Covers - PI, D&O Farming & Agricultural o Schools & tertiary training Level 2, Rangitane House, Buildings, Plant & Machinery

Main and Street, Blenheim 7201 For meaningful2advice relevant risk solutions Ph: 03Street, 578Blenheim 0228 7201 Visit: Level 2, Rangitane House 2 Main Call: 03 email: 578 0228 blenheim@crombielockwood.co.nz Email: blenheim@crombielockwood.co.nz

1 Freswick Street, Blenheim | www.amartella.co.nz

Thank you and merry Christmas to all our customers PAUL 027 422 5893 PHIL 027 372 9864 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

We will be available throughout the holidays for all your electrical requirements.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Accessman We will be closed from mid-day 23rd December and reopen on 4th January 2017

7 Sutherland Terrace, Blenheim Phone 03 578 5600 or 021 361 544 blenheim@accessman.co.nz www.accessman.co.nz

Wishing a safe and happy holiday season, to all our present and future customers

“We’ll see you right”

FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

DEAN COWARD Electrician

accounts@lesliecontracting.co.nz

PH/FAX 578 4846, CELL 0274-476 926 dcelectrics@xtra.co.nz • 5A Park Terrace, Blenheim

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INDEPENDENT TYRE SPECIALISTS

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday and a prosperous New Year

Wishing all our clients a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We are closed from Dec 24 Open from Dec 28 • Closed from Dec 31 Open again from Jan 4

03 5784512 Email: itsmarlborough@gmail.com 48A Main Street, Blenheim

We are closed from December 23rd, re-opening January 9th.

Wishing all my clients a Merry Christmas and safe New Year

41 Houldsworth St, Blenheim

03-578 3049

Wishing all of our loyal customers a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 6 Symons Street, Blenheim Phone 03 577 8822 info@raupo.co.nz www.raupo.co.nz

bringing concrete Floors to liFe

Wishing our customers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

Service. No Compromise.

Wishing all our clients a happy and safe festive season We are closed on the stat days but open on the days in between.

8 Nelson Street, Blenheim 03 578 6019

Contact Alastair Ph: 027 432 9455 PO Box 5136, Springlands, Blenheim

021 083 09092

“For all your mechanical repairs & servicing”

marlborough cutrite concrete services

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Christmas Greetings from Marlborough businesses to their clients

Have a happy and safe festive season Specialists in all aspects of

ROCCO’S RESTAURANT Authentic Italian Cuisine with pasta, seafood, steaks, chicken dishes.

• Radiators • Oil coolers • Heat exchangers • Inter coolers

We are closing Wed 21st December and re-opening Monday 9th January.

Join us at Roccos for great family dining over the holiday season.

Online appointments can be made over the Christmas break.

SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL 44 Main St, Blenheim • Phone 578 8176 anytime

We’d like to wish all our clients a very merry Christmas Secure Your Home ... and increase the value

• Powder Coating • Sandblasting PLUS • Wrought Iron Gates • Fencing • Pool Fencing • Balustrades • Furniture • Garden Products • Structural Steelwork • Galvanised Lintels • Roading Grates • Skip Bins • Ute Decks • Vehicle Towbars & Bull Bars • Bridge Railing • Fireguards

Classic Gates & Powder Coating 6 Nelson Street, Blenheim • (03) 578 0374

www.classicgates.co.nz

5 Dodson St (next to Grove Park Motel) Blenheim Ph 578 6940

Ph: 578 1665 • 28 Alfred Street, Blenheim www.theskinclinic.co.nz

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Nick James Excavations

Here’s hoping Santa brings you loads this Christmas

For all painting and decorating needs

Riverlands Sandblasting & Spraypainting NEW MOBILE UNIT

Sheffield Street Riverlands P: 579 4338 • Ah: 021 838 550 classic.gates@xtra.co.nz

Brian, Di & the Team would like to wish our customers a Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

See you in 2017.

We will be signing off from Friday 23rd December at noon until Monday 9th January at 8am

Mobile 0272 472 784 Phone 03 570 2214 • Mobile 0272 472 784 davereespainters@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 021 933 203

email: nickthedigger@gmail.com www.nickthedigger.co.nz

Hotel d’Urville Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

We close from Dec 23 and re-open Jan 9

ouse of earing

Phone: 579 5353 23 Henry Street 100% NZ Owned & Operated

Season’s Greetings with good wishes for 2017 to all our customers 52 Queen Street, Blenheim Ph 577 9945 www.durville.com Find us on Facebook

Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year from Debbie, Krystle and the team at Community Care Pharmacy.

Thank you to our customers for all your support during 2016.

We will be open over the holidays from 9am until 8pm and we will only be closed on Christmas Day.

Within the Warehouse. Open 7 days a week from 9am- 8pm

Corner of Kinross & Redwood Streets, Blenheim • Tel: 03 579 1751

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Christmas ham bag giveaway PA K’nSAV E a nd t he Blenheim Sun are offering readers the chance to win a specially-designed Christmas hambag and some other goodies .

The hambag is a limited edition, designed by well-known artist Otis Frizzell, and will help you make the most of the festive meat.

It features a bold Otis Frizzell print on the front, and looks as good worn over the shoulder as it does on the middle shelf of your fridge. It bears Otis Frizzell’s unique signature and is available at PAK’nSAVE stores nationwide to customers who purchase their Christmas ham in store.

The giveaway is for: • A limited edition Otis Frizzell-designed hambag; • A special PAK’nSAVE Christmas ham glaze recipe card; • Ham glaze ingredients; and • A $50 PAK’nSAVE voucher to spend on your Christmas ham (or any other PAK’nSAVE goodies you want).

Email news@blenheimsun. co.nz and tell us your favourite way to eat ham at Christmas

Aarnav Raizada of ABC Springlands Preschool presents flowers to Ashwood Park Village resident Peter McMillan. The children visited the retirement village and presented flowers to the residents and sung Christmas carols.

Photo by Celeste Alexander.

time - or the weeks afterwards - for your chance to win.

According to independent research, more than 80 per cent of New Zealanders eat ham on Christmas Day, and the vast majority of those do not finish their ham on the day.

“Talking to more than 600 Kiwis we uncovered that 93 per cent of New Zealanders’ Christmas hams don’t get finished on the day, with more than half of those taking around a week or even longer to get through their ham,”

explains Emily Blumenthal, Head of Customer Marketing & Insights, Foodstuffs New Zealand.

“Knowing that most Kiwis take days to eat their Christmas hams, it’s a good idea to try to lock in the flavour and keep it as tasty as possible — there’s nothing worse than a dry ham! There are loads of delicious ways you can use leftovers but you need to keep your ham as moist as possible.

Ham bags are the way to go,” Emily advises.

Jacki Lenton of ‘Stand’ visited the Sun this week to collect more of the donations that have been left under the Christmas tree. Stand and Supporting Families are this year’s recipients of the Sun Appeal. Today is the final day for gift donations to be left at the Sun. Photo by Celeste Alexander.

Restricted fire season now in place across district A Restricted Fire Season has been put in place covering all of Marlborough so a permit is required to light a fire in the open.

Marlborough has had plenty of spring rain this year so the grass growth and fire risk is rising with the temperatures.

Ma rlborough Ka i kou ra Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara says that grass growth will create a big fuel load, very easily set off by a

careless cigarette butt or a spark from a rubbish fire.

“NIWA is predicting a warmer than usual season and the fire risk will rise fast so we’re asking everyone to play by the rules; observe the bans, get the permits and take extreme care especially when it’s windy.

“Our volunteer crews have been working hard thanks to the earthquake and the last thing they need is a big fire started by thoughtless behav-

iour,” he says.

Permits are not required for gas-fired barbecues, approved incinerators incorporating a chimney and spark arrestor, pizza ovens or any unit that has a fully enclosed firebox and braziers, or barbecues with a tray to catch falling embers.

But Richard says anyone using fires in any of these situations is still responsible for its control and must ensure it doesn’t spread.

A permit is not a legal defence against claims for fire damages and firefighting costs, which can run into hundreds of thousands of dollars, he says.

“Regardless of a permit, outside fires should never be lit when a gusty Marlborough nor-wester is blowing.”

To get a fire permit, apply online at www.mkrfa.com or contact the District Council or the Rural Fire Officer, Phone 520 7400.

The Marlborough Ploughing Association Christmas wishes & thanks to all the sponsors, helpers, contestants, and spectators that supported our 2016 Qualifying Event.

Special thanks also to all who sponsored and supported our local NZ representative to the 2016 World Ploughing championship.

We are looking forward to 2017 and hope you can make it along to our next event.

PLOUGHING ON INTO 2017

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 16 Renwick Christmas Tree Festival Anglican Community Church, High Street, Renwick. 11am-10pm daily until Christmas Eve, free enrty. A collection bucket will be at the entrance to support Tear Fund.

Hot Art in Havelock The Gallery Havelock, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from talented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road, Havelock.

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

Mikeys Bar High St, Picton. Christmas Party and courtyard BBQ with Aroha, 7pm.

EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

New - 3 Little Blue Penguins in our Rehabilitation Centre, 2 abandoned after the 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake.

Meet the locals at EcoWorld on our 11am and 2pm wildlife and rehab presentations.

Picton Foreshore. Ph 03 573 6030.

Saturday 17 Marlborough Artisan Market Wynen St car park, 9am-1pm. Lots of choice for everyone. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.

Redwood Market 8am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts. Supporting Hospice. Contact Alison 5785109.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday 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 573 6868.

5km Taylor River Fun Run Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the ampitheatre, corner of High and Symonds Streets, 8am every Saturday.

To register anyone of any age can go to http://www.parkrun.co.nz/blenheim.

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.

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.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day!

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf. co.nz.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Sat and 1-4pm on Mon & Thurs. Building relationships and sharing skills. We are in the process of expanding our woodworking shed with a new, fully equipped, engineering workshop, and we welcome new members of all ages. Ph Trevor 570 5064.

Marlborough Art Society Gallery open daily from 10.30am-4.30pm.

Art Classes and Workshops available. 204 High Street. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com. Young Impressionists exhibition on 26 November – 5 December.

Detour Gallery Open from Wednesday to Monday 11am5pm weekdays and 11am-3pm Weekends.

67 Market Street, Blenheim. Ph 021 120 1717 or 021 254 2489 or info@detourgallery. co.nz.

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand. Textiles Exhibition - Sole Mates Shoes & Boots from the Treasury. Phone: 578-1712.

If you have an event email Lacy at The Sun office@blenheimsun.co.nz

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 Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Sat, Tues & Thurs at 1pm. Come down and have a go. Ph Dale 578 4427.

Cruisey Church St Andrew’s Church 5-6:30pm. Games, crafts, worship and a meal. Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers welcome.

3rd Saturday evening each month. Call Rachael 5788068 or the Church office 5787119 for more info.

Marlborough Landscape Photographs Marlborough Landscape Photographs by Bernard Vavasour.

Stunning landscape photographs on display in the Paul Davidson Theatre on until end of December 2016, 10am-4pm daily.

Enquires: 578 1712.

Sunday 18 Marlborough Farmers’ Market A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Rds, 9am-12noon. Delicious fresh seasonal produce available this week.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only.

Picton Rail & Sail The Foreshore Picton & cost 20c per ride, 10am-4pm, weather permitting.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

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

Renwick Christmas Tree Festival Anglican Community Church, High Street, Renwick. Special carol service at 7pm amoung the trees and lights. A collection bucket will be at the entrance to support Tear Fund.

Up & Coming Monday 19 Walking In the Moonlight Beacon Road Car Park 118 Beacon Road, 7:30pm–9pm. This fun and informative tour is a guided walk through the Parsons wetland. Tour starts at the new carpark at the end of Beacon Road. Bring warm clothing and hat, torch and gum boots or old sneakers for wetland. Adults $10, booking essential.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident.

74 Paynters Rd. www.marlborough@golf. co.nz.

Tramping Club We go on tramps Wednesday & Sunday, please confirm for travel. Ph Mary 572 8762 or marlboroughtrampingclub@gmail.com.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am, Murray Ph 578 9199 or Tony Ph 577 9776.

Blenheim Riverside Railway Sunday Dec 18 from Brayshaw Park

Associated Modellers Society Model boat and yacht sailing at Brayshaw Park every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm. Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm-4pm $2.

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.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street–John Ph 5779789.

Ulysses Club Ride 1pm, Kohatu Cafe for lunch.

BIG WEEKEND AT THE WOODY! SATURDAY 17th

Join us all day for loads of

SPECIALS & GIVEAWAYS!

turns one!

Live music from 8pm

SUNDAY 18th

IT’S THE WOODY CHRISTMAS PARTY and YOU’RE ALL INVITED! Live music Join us from 3pm for raffles, from 5pm giveaways & lucky door prizes.

80 High Street, Renwick, Marlborough Phone 03 572 8007 www.woodbournetavern.co.nz info@woodbournetavern.co.nz

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 public notices

for sale HOUSE TO BE DEMOLISHED. Doors, w i n d o w s , l a u n d r y, kitchen cupboards available before the digger comes. Phone 5788992 or 021-436357.

MICROWAVE Sharp 1100W 18 months old $100. Dehumidifier 10L $40. Column Heater 5Fin $20. Phone 5791070.

WINE BARRELS -Half barrel $50. Whole barrel $100. Free delivery. Ph 021-779-180.

GARAGE

SALES MULLER RD (Maxwell Rd end), 8 a m S a t u r d a y.

Household items, something for everyone.

SATU R DAY 17 T H , 8am, Springhaven Place, Springlands.

Household goods and toys.

TE N PIN Bowling.

O p e n 7 d ay s f r o m 10.00am till late. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

EXPERIENCED G A R D E N E R available. Phone 572-2830.

LO O K G R E AT for Summer! The Virtual Gastric Band. Safe and Effective www.scopehypnosis.com

raffle results

RED CROSS

Mistletoe Market Raffle Results Winners 1- Rona Kennington 2- E. Adams 3- Rob Finch Thank you for all your support.

SPECIAL OLYMPIC’S CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 1st - Kaye 2nd - Hilary 3rd - Colin Simmons All winners notified.

Thank you all very much for your contributions

WRITING A BOOK? We print and publish books and e-books.

No-obligation discussion. 03 5794709, www. prismaprint.co.nz info@ prismaprint.co.nz

Quality tailoring at competitive prices Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

IRONING SERVICE

Laundry basket - $35

Piles of ironing I can clear it for you.

Text for Free pickup/delivery Blenheim Call or txt Chrissy 021 568 850

Available by the hour.

Can also do single item pick-up & delivery in Blenheim region.

RESULTS - Toy Fort Raffle Winning Ticket - 2400 Waitaria Bay School

Alterations and Repairs

Two Strong Men & A Truck

Havelock Masonic Lodge All proceeds to St Marks Residential Addicton Centre

Nu-Look Clothing

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

Thank you to Havelock Menzshed, Brian Clarke and to all who bought tickets or made donations.

To advertise in classifieds, call Lacy

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public notice

situations vacant

Marlborough Nursery a very merry Xmas to all our loyal customers and New gardening customers

Serious about an apprenticeship?

To celebrate your support of local growers we are having some Xmas specials this weekend Turberous begonias & New Guinea Impatiens $6.50 each or 3 for $15 And many more specials...just ask!

Open 7 days (except Xmas Day of course) 9am to 5pm

Join us in building some of the best houses in Marlborough. Also open to existing apprentices who might be looking for something more rewarding.

If you are quick to learn and enjoy a challenge, contact office@dmbuilding.co.nz or call Dallas on 027 573 1071

Cnr old renwick & hammerichs road

situations vacant

Bethsaida RETIREMENT VILLAGE

HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS ASSISTANT Permanent & casual shifts are available

A permanent shift and is available for an for enthusiastic committed enthusiastic and committed health care assistants.

Health Care Assistant.

Experience is preferred, but full training will be offered to suitable applicants.

Experience is preferred, but full training will be offered to a suitable applicant.

Please at reception for anand Come andcall join our friendly application form or email supportive team. manager@bethsaida.co.nz

Please call at reception for an application form or email manager@bethsaida.co.nz Applications close December 19, 2016

Here’s to a Career to Celebrate!

Supervisor/Machinery Operator Marlborough – Full Time Accolade Wines has more than 1,800 dedicated employees in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa and North America. We make some of the world’s best known brands and sell our wines in over 80 countries.

Our employment opportunities range from the vine to the glass and we’re currently searching for a Supervisor / Machinery Operator to join our New Zealand team based in Blenheim, Marlborough at the Mud House Vineyard.

With the Marlborough Vineyard Manager at the helm, you will be responsible for the management and supervision of seasonal staff.

SCREEN PRINTER REQUIRED

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Our busy family business needs a part time screen printer to join our team, starting Monday 16th January 2017.

The successful Applicant must be prepared to work Monday to Friday. Initially 20 hours per week, maybe up to 40 hours per week during busy times.

The position includes working to deadlines, cleaning and reclaiming screens, exposing, and screen printing to a high standard. The applicant may also be asked to help out in other areas of the business, if and when required.

No experience necessary as on the job training will be given.

If this position interests you please apply in your own handwriting including your CV to: Screen Printing Position Newman Graphics Limited 60 High Street Renwick 7204 Applications close Tuesday 20th December 2016

You will need a ‘can do’ attitude, good planning & time management skills and good communication skills. You will need the ability to operate machinery while performing general repairs & maintenance when needed. Flexibility and the willingness to work longer hours will help you function well within the Marlborough team.

Previous vineyard experience, Growsafe Approved Handlers and a full Driver’s License with W Endorsement would be an advantage.

We’ll provide you with the ideal reward package and environment to make a difference in our successful and growing business.

Seize the opportunity to work in New Zealand wine country, with a growing local economy and a very affordable lifestyle. Sound like your kind of drop? We’d love to hear from you.

Apply to claudia.kennedy@accolade-wines. co.nz with a covering letter and your CV by 9 January 2017.

DEPUTY HARBOUR MASTER (FULL TIME)

The Deputy Harbour Master is critical to the successful management of maritime safety in Marlborough

You’ll have a genuine interest in maritime safety issues and be capable of fulfilling the position of Harbour Master on occasions. An appropriate level of nautical certification is essential and you’ll need to be as comfortable on a small boat as you are on a ship. You’ll also have broad interests in environmental, cultural and economic maritime issues.

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

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

For further information you are welcome to contact phillip.debruyn@marlborough.govt.nz.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

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Friday December 16, 2016 anniversary

church notice Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m. All welcome. 5785030

Nativity Anglican Church

Congratulations Cam & Jose Keown

76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Thursday - 10am Eucharist Service Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service Thursday 15th December - 7pm A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Will celebrate the historical events leading to the birth of Jesus

on your 50th wedding anniversary, 17th of December 2016.

Wish them a happy birthday in the Sun. Call (03) 5777 868 to book your ad.

Wednesday

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Death Notices GRIGG, Anthony Hugh (Tony): December 9, 2016 HAMILTON, Gordon (Scotty): December 9, 2016 MAZENGARB, Prue (Born Prudence Helen Moore 27.10.1954): December 8, 2016 McCORKINDALE, Craig: December 6, 2016

Nativity invites you to celebrate Christmas with us......

76 Alfred Street

McKINNON, William Laurie (Bill): December 12, 2016 TAPP, Norma Evelyn (nee Marfell): December 9, 2016

24th December Christmas Eve 10.30pm Carols

church notice

St. Christopher’s Anglican Sunday 9.00am: Traditional Sunday 4.00pm: church at four Wednesday 10am: Communion

11pm Midnight Communion 25th December Christmas Day 8am: Traditional Communion Service 10am: Family Christmas Celebration

92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown 578 0139

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Kekerengu community Christmas lunch Crossroads will cater the Kekerengu community's Christmas gathering with a BBQ this Sunday lunchtime, co-ordinator Janette Walker says.

The BBQ lunch will be held at the Kekerengu community hall about noon, she says.

"It's been knocked about down there, and we're doing what we can to help."

Prime Minister Bill English visited Kekerengu on Thursday afternoon, landing a helicopter on the lawn by The Store to meet locals.

Births This Week BARSANTI John James: (9lb 3oz) December 8, 2016

friday fact

SMITH Kellan Stephen: (5lb 15oz) October 21, 2016

Celebrate Christmas

SPENCER Casey Edward: (8lb) December 1, 2016

at St Luke’s, Spring Creek

GUILDFORD Freddy Joseph: (9lb 14oz) December 1, 2016

18th Dec. 9.30am 4th Sunday in Advent

BAKER Isabel Sandra: December 1, 2016

24th Dec. 11pm Christmas Eve Traditional Carol Service Cannon John Neal. Communion

WILSON Ellie Michelle: (7lb 3oz) December 8, 2016

25th Dec. 9.30am Christmas Day Celebrating Jesus Birthday!

Rev. Deborah Paton. Communion

1st Jan. 9.30am Happy New Year!

Cannon John Neal. Communion F: St Lukes Parish Marlborough NZ P: 570 5050

One quarter of your body’s bones are in your feet. Each normal foot has 33 joints, 26 bones, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments.

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Christmas lights 6 Purkiss Street 143b Maxwell Road 19 Fulton Street Brayshaw Park’s Girling Building Hope Drive and Natalie Place 217 Taylor Pass Road 30 Westhaven Place 12 Avery Place (conservatory open to the public) Hilton Place.

If you would like your Christmas lights display added to the Sun’s list please email celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz

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SOLUTION Wednesday solutions

For November 3, 2004

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SPORT

Many nosy parkers question Joseph’s win Things got a little ugly after Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker’s world title win in Auckland on Saturday.

Not only is the general public split over whether he won the fight over Mexico’s Andy Ruiz Jr but so are many within boxing circles both nationally and internationally.

The head of New Zealand Boxing Lance Revill labelled the result as “bulls***” and believes Ruiz was “ripped off” after losing on points.

Revill is a former boxer and respected referee.

Others have said David Tua, a man who fought for the unified world title against Lennox Lewis in 2000, would dispose of Parker easily.

I had Parker winning by one round, after he finished the stronger of the fighters in the last six rounds of the 12-round bout.

I’m by no means a boxing expert but I felt Ruiz didn’t land many telling blows despite pressing forward at every opportunity.

While Parker didn’t look destructive either, he scored with his jab at will late in the fight.

The jab isn’t going to knock a boxer out but it does cause damage and is often used as a set-up punch for more devastating strikes.

Parker’s defence, an often overlooked trait, is also excellent.

For the public, the 24-year-old is a tough fighter to watch.

Unlike Tua, he’s not a knockout

artist.

Tua’s fights had an easy story to be told and to read.

Tua came in, big punch, opponent is knocked out, Tua wins - simple. Parker seems happy to work long into a fight and use his height, reach and superior hand speed, none of which Tua had, to win fights.

Parker’s style is not as explosive or visually appealing.

He is also fighting in a weaker heavyweight division than Tua fought in.

It’s my opinion Tua could have won a world title in this era of multiple champions.

However, Parker deserves some credit - by hook or by crook he created history and has the belt to prove it.

Friday December 16, 2016

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Sport SPORTS TALK With ...

Jacob Page

inbrief

Cricket update This weekend sees the final rounds of cricket before the Xmas and New Year break. In Friday night T20 action leaders Wairau Valley has the bye giving the other four teams the opportunity to catch up. Cavaliers take on Renwick while Wairau take on Celtic, both games at Horton Park.

Saturday sees a return to red ball Championship cricket action where Wairau Valley can confirm its place in the final with victory over Celtic while Renwick will be desperate for a win over Wairau.

Marlborough age group representatives are in action this week at Central District tournaments with Braden Jessop providing the standout performance so far with 5 wickets for 18 runs for the Under 15 side.

Locals in the running for national awards

Wade Sweeting (14) is a youth mini stock driver for Eastern States Speedway.

Wadester aims high Teen has big ambitions for racing Story and photo by Celeste Alexander A passion for motorsport began at an early age for Blenheim teenager Wade Sweeting who drives a youth mini stock for Eastern States Speedway.

Wade was three-years of age when he would help his father Mark Sweeting as pit crew for former stock car driver Brian Stanton.

He was so taken with the stock cars that when he turned four he asked Transmar Services, the company his father works for, to build a mascot car for him.

Owner Peter Kenyon said yes and the mascot car was built, a miniature version of a stock car.

The mascot car was designed to match the Eastern States Titans stock car team and would lead them onto the track during the grand parades.

After getting a taste for the sport Wade told his father he wanted to get into racing.

“I told him the earliest was when he was 12 and that he needed to save money for a mini stock,” Mark says.

Wade took this to heart and began

saving from that day.

“He squirrelled money away in his bedroom until I explained about bank accounts and earning interest on his money. He had a pretty solid saving scheme,” Mark says.

The day finally arrived when he was 11 and he began to search for his first mini stock.

“I helped him find a good deal for a mini stock, trailer and spares but Wade paid the man out of his own money,” Mark says.

Wade officially started racing at age 12 and completed his first race during an Easter Champs event and won third place.

He slowly progressed and would finish in the top five. Last year he travelled to Oxford for the (unofficial) New Zealand title for youth mini stocks and came in at sixth position out of NZ, and was the only Blenheim competitor.

Since then he’s been first on club points and won Best Presented for the past two seasons.

Youth mini stocks will be a stepping stone for Wade who ultimately wants to be racing a stock car at 16-years.

“He’s collected every DVD on stock car teams racing and would go to bed watching them. He’s learned a lot off the original Titans team by watching them and travelling away with me and the team.

“He also plays an online stock car racing game that’s pretty realistic, racing other people around NZ and talking to them as they race,” Mark says.

Wade continues to pay for 80 percent of his racing with his own money and earnings from collecting scrap metal, stripping it down to its components and selling to Trillo Metals.

Trillo Metals recently came on board as a sponsor alongside Transmar Services, Russells Paint and Panel, Jacks Tyres, Image Signs, SOS Beauty Hair and Beauty and Morris Oil. He does most of the rebuild at the end of each season himself and carries out minor repairs and maintenance after each race.

Asked what he wants to do when he finishes school, Wade says he wants to be an engineer building stock car chassis.

Marlborough’s Brayden Graham and John Kennard have been nominated in the Halberg Awards, the top awards to honour and celebrate sporting achievements by New Zealand teams and athletes in 2016.

The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation has announced 87 nominations have been received for six categories at the 54th Halberg Awards with 31 different sports represented in the nominations which have been submitted from National Sports Organisations and an independent Nominations panel. The nominations will now be judged by the Halberg Awards Voting Academy and shortlisted into finalists.

The High Performance Sport New Zealand Sportsman of the Year has received the most nominations with 22 athletes put forward from 16 sports including mixed martial arts world champion Brayden Graham.

World Rally Championship driving team John Kennard and Hayden Paddon have been nominated for the Team of the Year award along with 16 other teams from ten sports.

The Halberg Awards judges of former athletes, coaches and sports journalists now have the task of reviewing all the nominations to decide a shortlist of finalists which will be announced in early January 2017.

Performances by athletes

Blenheim man Brayden Graham. File photo. or teams that take place up until 31 December 2016 are still open to nomination.

The 54th Halberg Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 9 February 2017 at Vector Arena in Auckland and televised live on SKY SPORT. Other awards presented during the ceremony include; New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote category), Sport New Zealand Leadership and Lifetime Achievement.

Inductees into the Sports Hall of Fame will also be made at the event.

T he a n nua l Ha lberg Awards is the major fundraiser for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, the charity set up by Olympic champion Sir Murray Halberg ONZ to enhance the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders.

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