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By Cathie Bell It’s almost Christmas time, and churches around Marlborough are gearing up to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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Continued from Page 1 Star of the Sea Catholic youth co-ordinator Tina Connor says Christmas is an important time of the year for the church community, especially its young people.

“It’s great they can be involved in services, and they really enjoy it.”

St Mary’s church is holding a youth and family Mass at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve, with a carols and Mass at 9.30pm. The traditional Midnight Mass will be held at St Joseph’s in Picton.

Nativity Church vicar Bob Barnes says Christmas is ‘tremendously important’ as it is one of the two big festivals for the Christian church, and is ‘culturally important’ too, ‘even for atheists’.

“It’s more intense, more focused, and it’s about a cute baby.”

He says Nativity Church is expecting good crowds at its services, probably on the same scale as last year when up to 500 people attended.

Elim church senior pastor Tom Hatch says

his church has been busy, holding a walkthrough Christmas display in the church foyer, which will be open up until Christmas Eve night.

Christmas Day’s service, at 9am, is one of the church’s biggest, he says.

“Families are gathering and people have come home from study and stuff like that.”

The continuity and familiarity of the Christmas church service is also a drawcard, ‘given the craziness of the world right now.’

“When you think about what’s going on round the world right now, there’s something settling about continuity… Christmas is a focal point for believers and a little bit of one for non-believers as well. Jesus is the reason for the season.

“There’s continuity, there’s familiarity, and for the craziness that’s going on round the world, there is also some reassurance that there is something normal.

“Peace and goodwill to all men on earth, I think everyone would like a dose of that right now.”

Book for Picton party bus now

By Cathie Bell A free bus is available to take people from Blenheim to Picton on New Year’s Eve for fireworks and celebrations on the waterfront, but people need to book a space in advance.

O rga n isers of t he Ig n ite Marlborough event say the party will be ‘huge’ with family-friendly entertainment, starting from 7pm .

Marlborough 4 fun chief executive Katrina Lange says there is no entry fee to the concert, which will have bands, A Minor Thing, The Stilettos and Puree, ending with a spectacular fireworks show set to music at midnight.

“This fantastic community event,

allows Marlborough communities to celebrate together, and you to party with all your friends in one place,” she says.

“What a fantastic way to showcase our stunning region to visitors who join us at such a special time of year. “ Katrina says the event is family friendly, with a children’s entertainment area going until 10pm, with a heap of inflatables, circus style workshops and performances, facepainting, balloon twisting and other kid’s entertainers.

Ignite Marlborough is sponsored by the Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough, and supported

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To book phone Marlborough 4 Fun. Fireworks will provide an explosive way to bring in the New Year in Picton.

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Wednesday December 21, 2016

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Ministry decision on schools’ site queried

By Cathie Bell Blenheim engineer Nick Meeten has questioned why the Education Ministry has identified a site where building will be more difficult for the proposed co-located colleges.

And the Blenheim Business Association agrees it would be ‘preferable’ for the colleges to be closer to town.

The ministry has said 225 Alabama Road in Riverlands is the ‘leading option’ for a site for the new co-located Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girl’s College.

Jerome Sheppard, head of the Ministry of Education’s Education Infrastructure Service, says the site has been identified as the most promising option for a new home for the two colleges.

“It is a large site, and further work will be done to identify what part of the site will work best for the schools. We will also carry out engineering investigations to confirm which areas are most suitable for building on.”

The land is owned by MacDonald family company Montford, and has been described as potentially prone to liquefaction.

Nick queries why changes to Bohally Intermediate were ruled out from the start, when it would make more sense to move Bohally to the Marlborough Boy’s College site in Stephenson Street, and the Bohally site in MacLachlan Street used to co-locate the two colleges.

He has written to Marlborough mayor John Leggett and Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith to ask them to query the ministry on its decisions.

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Suspected leak Stephenson Street in Blenheim was closed yesterday while a suspected gas leak at Marlborough Boys’ College was investigated.

Heath reappointed Renwick School principal Simon Heath has been re-appointed to the Education Council by Education Minister Hekia Parata. His term runs until 30 June 2019. Established in July 2015, the Education Council is the professional organisation for teachers.

Crayfishing back The Government has lifted the temporary emergency closure of the rock lobster or crayfish fishery along the east coast of the South Island as 5pm yesterday, but the remaining shellfish and seaweed species (excluding scampi) remains in place until February 20. Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says the re-opening is really positive news for the local community and economy given this fishery is worth around $23 million per year.

The ‘leading site’ for the co-located colleges, a vineyard on Alabama Road.

The schools’ decision is ‘a really big decision’ that will affect Marlborough’s children for the next 100 years, Nick says.

At a time when the growth of the town is at the other end of town, there is no council infrastructure in place, no nearby sport facilities, and transport is awkward, he queried why that site was the ‘leading option’.

Blenheim Business Association chairman Anthony Mullen says the site is not ‘a done deal’ and once the decision was made, the reasoning might be clearer.

“Closer to town would have been preferable.”

Jerome says it’s important to stress that this is not a done deal yet, and there are ‘several other options’ if ‘for any reason’ the purchase does not proceed.

“Cabinet has approved up to $63m for this project, which will equip the two schools with state of the art buildings and technology.

The two colleges have already started planning how they can bring each of their educational visions to life in a new co-located setting.

“The local community made it clear during public consultation that they believed placing the two colleges on one site, or near

each other, would offer the best educational opportunities for local teenagers.

“Both schools are part of the Marlborough Community of Learning with other local schools.

Having a shared campus will support the co-operation between these two colleges and the wider group of schools and help them tackle shared achievement challenges.”

• What do you think of the proposed site? Is there a better location? Let us know at the Blenheim Sun – email on news@blenheimsun.co.nz

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By Cathie Bell Two young Blenheim men have been awarded the Queen’s Badge, the highest award in the Boys’ Brigade.

Joshua Powell and Toby Lloyd will receive their formal commendation from GovernorGeneral Dame Patsy Reddy next year, Blenheim leader Captain Chris Lane says.

The two young men were presented with the badges at a ceremony last week with former mayor Alistair Sowman.

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“They have to do a whole bunch of other individual awards to contribute to it.

“They have to go to the national leadership camp, a week-long camp, where they get set all sorts of challenges – physical, mental, and spiritual challenges.”

Both young men have served at least 10 years in the Boys’ Brigade, Chris says.

“They were young lads when they joined.”

The two will go to Government House next year to have the badges’ formally presented to them by Dame Patsy, he says.

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By Cathie Bell The Marlborough man who took a replica whaling boat and a team of college students to London to row along the Thames River as part of the Queen’s diamond jubilee has published a book about his life.

Ron Perano had dictated his story onto a tape recorder, and it has been typed up by daughter Gail, and published by local publishers, John and Maree Penney at Prisma Print.

The book, ‘What an Adventure’, was officially launched at an event last Saturday evening.

Ron says he never thought he’d ever write a book.

“I’m not much of a reader… As children we were never encouraged to read and were too busy playing in the river and in boats.

“I only went to school to eat my lunch really.”

Ron’s life story goes from the Wairau Bar, Ron Perano and his autobiography. to the Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait, where he started as a whaler and finished working as an observer counting whales for hear Ron speaking in his own voice.

The 203-page book is available to buy for the Department of Conservation.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: Will you do anything special for other people this Christmas?

Alissa Marks-Holdaway Blenheim

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I did a Christmas Child shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.

Normally I do, but this year it’s all about welcoming our first baby before Christmas.

I will be spending time with friends who also don’t have family close by.

At Bayleys we have donated presents to several charities.

I have already been fundrasing for Barnardos to help abused children this Christmas.

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Spring Creek roundabout Dear Ed, Two letters (Dec 14) mentioned roading and highways. With that in mind, it’s difficult to understand the thinking behind putting a roundabout at Spring Creek where Ferry and Rapaura Roads join State

Highway One. It would have been more efficient traffic-wise and much, much more less costly to simple make the 300 metres on State Highway One a 50 km per hour stretch.

One wonders at the IQ of the

roading people and particularly in Marlborough Roads. But perhaps it’s not a matter of IQs but a matter of bureaucrats giving themselves a job designing and building some unneeded roundabout?

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Welcome the traffic not moan Dear Ed, I understand and agree with Renwick’s concerns about traffic flow problems, however I do also think the residents need to exercise some leniency and patience as this will not be permanent.

On the bright side, last night as

I drove along Middle Renwick Road through to the CBD I noticed quite a few trucks parked beside Blenheim motels and a steady stream of campervans driving through into Blenheim.

Yes the traffic is heavier than usual, but these people are also putting

money into the pockets of our local businesses.

So let’s not focus on the negatives and maybe try to find a way to accommodate these drivers and encourage them to stay in Marlborough a little longer.

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State Highway 63 Dear Ed, I usually drive on New Zealand’s roads cursing at drivers I see taking stupid and unnecessary risks and complaining about road layout and markings that make no sense.

Please let me share a very different experience with your readers and put some credit where credit is due.

Yesterday (Thursday) I drove from Murchison to Blenheim along SH6 and SH63.

I lost count of the number of road works and traffic control points along SH63 especially beyond St Arnaud.

There is no doubt that poor old SH63 is under enormous pressure probably carrying more than ten times the volume of traffic that it did before last month’s earthquake.

But just about everyone was being very patient and tolerant.

Drivers were even sticking to the 30kph speed limits!

I take my hat off to the many contractors working very hard

to keep this vital corridor open.

I saw a bailey bridge being constructed near St Arnaud and there’s even something happening at the Wash Bridge over the Wairau.

There must be hundreds of people working on this formerly quiet stretch of road.

Because it’s state highway I’m presuming the cost will be met by the taxpayer and not the Marlborough ratepayer.

It is ironic that driving behaviour is so much better under such trying conditions.

Are we driving better in spite of the disruption or because of it?

At the moment we are stoically accepting that our journey will take longer. Will the changes to help SH63 do its job until SH1 is open invite drivers to go faster than they should?

I for one hope that we remember this lesson that the risks to save a few minutes on our journey are simply not worth it.

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Husband’s cancer inspires head shave Story and photo by Celeste Alexander For 15 years Sue Sheat has been thinking about shaving her head for cancer, but the decision was finally made this year after her husband was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Sue will be going under the clippers tomorrow and has already nearly doubled the amount of donations she initially wanted.

Sue, the clinical manager of the Ashwood Park Retirement Village’s hospital wing, says after working in the industry for 22 years she has seen “a lot of cancer”.

She also lost her father to cancer one week before her wedding so when her husband was diagnosed, ‘it hit home’ she says.

“For 15 years I had never had enough of a trigger to go through with it but the trigger is now my husband. Life is short and I thought why not... it’s only hair. I will be saving on shampoo, conditioner and time,” she jokes.

The shave will be held at her work place with staff and residents in attendance to offer support and encouragement.

“It’s turned into a celebration and the donations have

been pouring in. I only planned to raise $500 but that’s nearly doubled now,” she says.

Before shaving off her hair completely, some fun will be had first.

“I’ve been told they will be doing a mohawk, then a mullet. I’m sure it will provide plenty of entertainment for the day,” Sue laughs.

Asked what she will do with her hair once it starts growing back, Sue says she might leave it natural.

“Right now my hair is coloured and permed so when it grows back it will be straight and grey which will take a while to get used to,” she grins.

Donations for Sue’s headshave are being made via the Shave for a Cure website.

RIGHT: The nerves have set in for local woman Sue Sheat who is shaving her head tomorrow to raise money for cancer.

New online resource for learner drivers For many young drivers, reading a road code is a foreign concept, but there are an increasing amount of driving resources becoming available online.

Blenheim driving instructor Heather Richards says young drivers are tending to learn online, switching their attention to YouTube videos and websites for advice.

As such, instructors and driving agencies are ensuring there are more resources available online, Heather says.

“They are trying to put more and more online tools up … capturing young people’s eyes, (young drivers) they don’t want to sit around and read a book, they want to go on the internet.”

NZTA and ACC have teamed up to create a new website, Drive, which Heather says is a great tool for learning drivers.

Drive includes an interactive Road Code with quizzes and games, as well as video lessons and tips for the restricted and full licence tests.

It also provides coaching resources and information on how to teach someone to become a safe driver.

“It’s really good … it’s the way kids are motivated,” Heather says.

Knowing how young drivers communicate is key to connecting with them, Heather says. “(When) we started 15 years ago, cell phones were not hugely popular, people rang me, nowadays 90 per cent of my business is through text

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Heather still takes regular NZTA approved defensive driving courses, teaching drivers new skills and helping them to make safe responsible decisions while driving.

Doing a defensive driving course can also shorten the amount of time a driver is to stay on a restricted licence by six months, which Heather recommends.

“I try to encourage young people to get onto a licence and get their full test done before they leave college, it’s really helpful because if they go off to (university) it goes on the backburner and then they finish and all of a sudden they need a licence to get a job.”

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An injured hunter was rescued by the Life Flight’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter on Tuesday morning after a search in the Marlborough Sounds in the Hills above Tuna Bay. Crew member Logan Taylor says the hunter was found in dense bush after a short search and was lucky to be spotted by the Helicopter crew.

A paramedic was winched down to the hunter’s location, treated her for injuries and then winched her back into the Helicopter to be flown to Nelson Hospital where she is being treated for minor injuries.

The hunter had spent the night in the bush.

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Makeover for small town A makeover for the Renwick village centre is underway to better reflect the township’s identity as ‘Heart of Wine Country’ and make it more pedestrian-friendly and inviting for locals and visitors.

Contractors have installed turf circles, new street banners are going up and planter boxes, wine barrels and seating will be in place this week.

The revamp is the work of the Renwick Smart and Connected group working with the Marlborough District Council’s Small Township Programme with the wine barrels and planter boxes

donated by the community.

Council’s small townships community advisor Adi James says it has been a real community effort with the Smart and Connected beautification group intent on ensuring the design reflected a local look and feel.

Designed and built by volunteers from the Renwick Menz Shed, the planters will mark the entrance and exit to the village centre which will become a more pedestrianfriendly space. More planters are being planned for other locations around the township.

The wine barrels were donated

by local wineries while the street banners celebrate Christmas and welcome the Scouts Jamboree to Renwick at the end of this month.

Adi says other small township plan initiatives are being discussed for Renwick including improved cycling and walking connections and ‘pocket parks’ as well as some possibilities for improvements to the Renwick Domain.

RIGHT: Turf circles have been installed on Renwick footpaths, along with welcome flags for Scouts here for Jamboree.

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“Mr Chapman’s suggestion that he was somehow targeted in a more direct way than other candidates in the local government election coverage are not borne out. All candidates were given the same set of questions.

There was no bias shown.

“The reporter’s additional efforts to get the answers from Mr Chapman were simply journalism at play. It is not only right and proper that journalists pursue answers from public figures, and those seeking public office, but it is a vital part of any democracy.

“The questions were not unreasonable. Her approach to the candidates was appropriate and, for a community newspaper, would have given The Sun an opportunity to both inform and entertain its local audience.

“The Council finds little relevance in the matters left unpublished, including his criminal conviction report.

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Banter with Santa Santa accepted a dinner invitation with Sun publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside and arrived from the North Pole last night.

It’s an annual tradition for Santa to visit the Sun in the week leading up to Christmas.

Before sitting down to dinner Santa spoke with reporter Celeste Alexander about the past year and what he has in store for Christmas Eve. Most years I find myself waiting impatiently for Santa to arrive at the back door of the Sun office then invite him in for a pre-Christmas banter.

This year however he and Mrs Claus made a special one-off trip to Blenheim to meet with Les and Katrina for dinner. It was held at an undisclosed venue for privacy reasons to avoid flash mobs.

What was meant to be a straight forward and easy going meal turned into a last minute panic when venison was found to be on the menu but all was sorted when the chef announced salmon and mussels as a replacement.

New Marlborough mayor John Leggett was invited for a pre-dinner cocktail, being his first time officially meeting Santa.

It was also an opportunity to discuss a revised sleigh route for Blenheim, Seddon and Ward to avoid earthquake damaged areas.

“Hmm I see I won’t be able to rest the reindeer at The Forum now that you have the Christmas tree and there’s been some demolition work in Queen Street so where do you suggest I go now John?” Santa asks.

“Rest up on the Taylor River in front of the Clubs of Marlborough and ASB Theatre.

There’s plenty of grass for them to eat but don’t drink the water, it’s not the greatest at the moment,” John replies.

After discussing the earthquake damage Santa brushed the maps aside and was quick to change the subject to the secret recording at council prior to the elections.

“The Marlborough District Council has seen its share of controversy but that’s getting ridiculous.

It was a nail biting few months leading up to the election and I ate double the amount of comfort food waiting to hear the results.

“I have a few red crosses beside some names from that debacle and whoever was responsible for the recording I am blaming them for the extra 6kg I am carrying around my waist,” Santa says sternly.

John finishes his cocktail in one last gulp and takes leave from the table.

“Thank you for the introduction Santa, it’s been a pleasure.

“Oh...and when you visit the Council chambers on Christmas Eve, I have hidden away a bottle of that whiskey you like.

That was one tip Alistair Sowman gave me during his departure,” John winks as he leaves.

Santa turns his attention to Les and Katrina.

“Les, you and I need to have a chat about your paper.

I have said this for the last two years... you need to increase your editions as it’s our favourite read at the North Pole.

“Getting it twice a week isn’t enough and I have three elves keen to join the editorial team to help,” he says.

“Well Santa, you just don’t know what’s around the corner.

Katrina hands Santa a shiny red gift box and wishes him a merry Christmas.

“Thank you Katrina you have always been good to me.

Before I forget here’s a little something for your family, and for that cheeky son of yours, Jacob, here’s the Ape Escape Playstation game he loved so much as a child.

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Keep children safe around water

Build a sandcastle with your family these holidays and be in to win a prize.

Sandcastle competition for the whole family With Marlborough having an abundance of rivers and beaches, what better way to spend the day than building a sandcastle with the whole family.

Better yet, you could win a prize for your efforts!

The Sandcastle Building Competition will be running up to January 31 and is a free family activity.

Simply build a sandcastle either at the beach or in a pit during this time, take a photograph of your entry and submit it.

Get creative and use different materials like driftwood, flowers and feathers to decorate it.

Register online for free through Sport Tasman’s website and be in to win spot prizes.

The Christmas and summer holidays have just begun and there’s an important message being shared - Keep you and your loved ones safe around water.

Summer still has a long way to go so when you’re preparing for your day out at the beach, lake or river, it’s vital we all stop and think about how you’ll keep yourself, and friends and family safe, especially young children who are unable to look after themselves.

So far to date this year three under-fives and three children aged five-13years have drowned in New Zealand.

Pre-schooler drownings typically occur when a child is allowed out of sight and reach of a caregiver whether it be in the bath, paddling pool, or bucket – or larger bodies of water such as in a beach, lake or river.

No children under-five should be drowning in this country. Keep under fives within arm’s reach at all times.

Remember, it only takes sixty seconds and around five centimetres of water for a child to drown.

Safety tips: • Always empty and store paddling pools and water containers after use and ensure you have a safely fenced play area • Identify water hazards in and around your home and ensure your children can’t

Always keep your children within arms reach when they play in or around water this summer.

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• If you’re in a group of people, ensure you have an active supervision roster so you know who is watching the children at all times • Make sure older children don’t have to take responsibility for younger children • Teach your children water safety behaviour from as soon as they are old enough to understand, things like: ‘Never go near the water unless you’re with a grown up’.

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Five-star build Luxury boutique accommodation provider, Chateau Marlborough, has a new three-storey wing extension that was opened on October 27.

Blenheim based company Scott Construction was awarded the contract which involved 23 of the company’s onsite team and a large number of subcontractors.

This is one of the largest ‘block work’ projects ever undertaken in Marlborough (20,000 blocks), was carried out in two stages and included a new three-storey wing on the southern side of the existing hotel, increasing the rooms from 45 to 80. blackRenovations were also carried out to extend the restaurant and bar area and to upgrade some of the existing facilities.

Scott Construction general manager John Tovey says the Chateau Marlborough project was one of the most ‘challenging’ in terms of time frame, but overall it went well and was

completed on time.

“Stage B was not only on time, but finished 15 days early,” John says.

“The biggest challenge was the time frame.

Doing a project of this size in the time frame is rare in Marlborough.

“Our team rose to the challenge, worked extended hours and had it completed in time for the hotel to be fully operational in time for the tourist market,” he says.

John goes on to explain that the new accommodation wing is targeting the ‘coach tour market’.

“It’s a high architectural finish being a five star hotel with very high specifications and standards of workmanship expected, and from what I can see it’s been heavily booked since it opened which is ideal.

“The client is happy which is the main objective at the end of it,” he says.

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Chateau finished ahead of schedule despite tight time frame The Chateau Marlborough project was done in two stages headed by senior foreman Neil Phillips and site foreman Tim Heard who were based on site running the operation.

Stage A was the accommodation wing with 36 studio units each with an ensuite which commenced in January, Scott Construction general manager John Tovey says.

Architect Ian Krause designed the expansion to mimic the existing architectural style but with a slightly more modern take on it.

“The ground and first floor studio units are similar to one another and feature patios on the ground floor and balconies on the first.

The top floor has larger grand suites,” he says.

Working at height and the design of the roof was a challenge.

A temporary roof was built over stage B so work could continue through wet conditions.

Other challenges for this stage was the noise consideration and traffic management as the building was situated on two public boundaries.

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One of the accommodation rooms on the ground floor was transformed to a commercial kitchen and venting was installed up through the rooms above to the roof.

“A lot of time and effort went into the design and build of a new kitchen extraction system, ensuring its acoustic performance didn’t impact on the rooms above it ducted through,” John says.

A new barrel room was built as part of the new restaurant and bar extension as well as an upgrade of the reception, offices and fresh coats of paint throughout.

“We were carrying out this work while the hotel was in operation but the staff were very accommodating and it went pretty well without incident,” John adds.

Overall stage A was completed in time for the official opening in October and stage B was 13 days early.

“A big thanks to all who were involved, Neil, Tim and their teams as well as the subcontractors who were part of this project.

The project included most trades you can think of,” John says.

“I feel the project went very well and we were lucky with the weather.”

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CASTLE: Cayla and Jason are over the moon to announce the arrival of their first baby girl, Yeve Rose (7lb) at 1.14am on December 14, 2016. Special thanks to all the amazing maternity staff and to my mum and sister for their support.

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Avoid getting burned by staying in the shade, especially during peak hours. Cover up with clothes and a wide-brimmed hat and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen to exposed skin (re-apply regularly, especially after sweating or swimming).

If sunburned, take a cool shower or bath

and apply cool compresses to affected areas several times daily.

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Hot weather can aggravate, prevention is key Prickly heat has been described as being more of an irritation.

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Extremely hot weather aggravates prickly heat.

Symptoms: Small red bumps or rashlike growths that are both itchy and stingy appear on the skin.

Irritation usually emerges on the neck, back, armpits, and warm creases and folds of the body.

Prevention: To prevent this irritation, always keep the body dry by wiping sweat off and changing into clean, dry clothing as often as possible.

This helps minimise friction on the body, and eases itchiness and scratching that can spread and worsen the rashes.

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Healthline, Pharmacists, GP or GP Practice Nurse, and Urgent After Hours GP offer professional health advice.

If you arrive at Wairau Hospital’s Emergency Department with a non-urgent health concern you may be referred to your GP.

Mosquitoes, bees, wasps, ants, spiders…is your skin crawling yet?

The itching, swelling and pain of insect bites are due to the venom and other substances biters leave behind.

Sometimes there is a delayed reaction with additional symptoms (hives, painful joints, fever and swollen glands).

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Christmas carols

It’s the season for carols. Local preschools held Christmas celebrations over the past week.

 Cabie Giles with son Thomas (4) at the recent Montessori School’s Christmas event. Cabie started at the school in 1995 and now her son is attending.

Relay for Life

 Rosie Barton (3) sings Christmas Carols at Montessori School. Patrick Rooney doing the actions to Christmas carols last Wednesday at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. ABC Springlands Preschool sung to residents and wished them a happy Christmas.

The launch for March’s Relay for Life was held last Thursday in Market Place.

 Nickie Pharland and Cheyne Pharland have signed up to do it again.

 Anna Small, John Kennard, and Satu Lappalainen were there.

Ron Perano’s book launch

 Margot Wilson, Marilyn Hokianga, and Hilary Gill were working hard.

Marlborough personality Ron Perano has written a book on his life, which was launched at an event last Saturday evening.

 Ron’s daughter Gail and wife Pauline kept the drinks flowing.

 Old friends Joe and Heather Heberley were there.

 Richard Sampey, Alistair Sowman, and James Wiley attended the book launch.

Any of our “out & about” photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm, 7 days. Ph 5782271.

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Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics.

Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd. Open Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30pm Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Marlborough Family Budgeting: - Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Thursday.

Phone 578 2006.

Marlborough Lupus Support: For more information phone Katrina 572 4333 or 021 502 451 Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

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Yealands wine served at Concert Yealands Family Wines became part of the award ceremony held in honour of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos when their 2015 Yealands Estate Land Made Riesling was selected to be served at the 23rd Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert.

The Nobel Peace Prize Concert is a musical tribute, held annually on 11th December every year since 1994 to honour the year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Performers from around the world join together in celebration of this respected event, which features music ranging from pop and rock to jazz, classical, blues and country.

Peter Yealands says he is extremely proud to have had one of his wines served at this prestigious event.

“It’s a great event, honouring people who have made a significant difference in the world.

It’s really great to have had our wine served at an event like this.”

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, the 32nd President of Columbia, was awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts negotiating a peace treaty with FARC and other guerrilla groups in the country.

The Marlborough Creative Fibre Guild donated their end of year Christmas Luncheon subsidy to the earthquake appeal organised by the Marlborough Red Cross.

A cheque for $430 was handed over recently which will be used for Marlborough earthquake relief efforts.

C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Stuntman,(9).

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SOLUTION Friday’s solutions

For November 10, 2004

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The Sun

Wednesday December 21, 2016

Trades and Services BEAUTY

Building

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ph 03 579 4043 txt 027 334 2200

electrical ELECTRICAL

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For all your electrical needs

Nathan Birtles

We come to you with: • Our huge range • Guaranteed best price for your carpet • Great finance offers • Only flooring retailer with Fly Buys!

Locals working with locals to ‘Turn Houses into Homes’

021 997 070 or 0508 22 77 38 harrisonscarpetone.co.nz

Gum, Pine or Gum/Pine mixed loads available We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment.

Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

Ph: 579 4445

All loads are 3 Cubic meters Free delivery in the Blenheim area.

Contact us to discuss your firewood needs today.

Or check us out on facebook @DeanBlacklawsfirewood

www.cmelectrical.co.nz

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

eftpos/cash/cheque

garage doors

gates GATES

Joinery

jeweller

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

Classic Gates

alklins Joinery

PhiliP Gibbison

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH POWDERCOATING

Manufacturer of all your joinery needs

See the experts for:

• Windows • Doors • Vanities • Wall Units • Kitchens • Stairs • Shop Fittings • Fit-out of boats and motorhomes • Repair work

Member of the Registered Master Joiners

• Sectional Doors • Roller Doors • Tilt Doors • Commercial Doors

Sandblasting Powdercoating Gates, Fencing Furniture Pool Fences

• Gate Systems • Garage Door Openers 41 Grove Road BLENHEIM Ph 578 8251

Phone: 579 5266 Cell: 027 6710 133

6 Nelson St, Blenheim

Email: sales@domblen.co.nz

Ph/Fax 578 0374 a/h 021 838 550

walklins@xtra.co.nz 13 Sutherland Terrace Blenheim

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES

marine

PAINTER Painter

• 5 grades of bark • compost & soil conditioner • pungas • peastraw • bricks • cream pebble • white chip • screened topsoil • firewood • coal • trailer hire • wine barrels

Don’t get bitten on Outboard or BOAT Repairs!

GReAT seRvice

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pRices

EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

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Vortex Marine PH 578 5720 6 Dodson St, Blenheim

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panel & paint

DAVE REES PAINTERS & DECORATORS For all painting and decorating needs

Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercial Including wallpapering, varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints - we do it all All Workmanship Guaranteed

spouting

Repairs & Replacement

Panel & Paint Large & small repairs Full re-sprays Plastic welding Stripping tank Chassis & suspension work

• • • • • •

Touch-ups Mig & tig welding Insurance work Acid tank Custom work Fabrication

03 578 0086

info@classicandcustom.co.nz | classicandcustom.co.nz 3 Warwick Street, Blenheim

Jewellers

No job too small PVC Galvanized Coloursteel Internal gutters

Call Don today 027 279 7392 Over 30 years experience.

Locally owned and operated.

kitchens Loca ll

and m y design ed anufa Make sure there is a cture d Mastercraft Kitchen at the heart of your home

Your Watch & Clock professional.

Quality repairs to all brands.

Ph 578 2595 Cleghorn St Redwood Village

plastic welding

Industrial welding of • Tanks • Bins • Boats Fabrication of one off products 26 Stuart Street PH 03-578 3034 Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219 Mobile 0272 472 784

Spouting

• • • • •

firewood

Carpet install & service

by Cantwell Joinery Visit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

plastering

M T • Exterior plastering & waterproofing • Commercial & residential • Repairs & repaints • High pressure water blasting • House maintenance • Free quotes & advice ALL WORK GUARANTEED MIKE DOUGLAS

Freephone:

0800 944 748 Cell: 021 572 800 mike@marlboroughplastering.co.nz

supplies

plumbing & drainage

TREE CARE CARE

Plumbing & Drainage Ltd. New & existing plumbing and drainlaying.

Certified plumber & drainlayer Mark's Cell 021 295 7061 Tania's Cell 021 150 4577 A/H (03) 5777 354

WINDOW TINTING Window tints

TOP QUALITY ANIMAL FEED Layers Pellets - Layers Meal Chick Starter - Wild Bird Mix Pig Pellets - Pig Nuts Multi-grain Horse & Pony Meal Broodmare Mix Lactating Mix - Plus more ALL LOCALLY PRODUCED BY KIWI SEED FOR SECURITY OF SUPPLY

527 Old Renwick RD 8.30—12.30pm Sat Ph 5780468

www.kiwiseed.co.nz

Tree Removal Height Reduction Trimming/Thinning Branch Chipping Hedge Trimming Line Clearance Stump Grinding Mulch Supplies Fully Insured FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083

(Lance) 021 361912 cts@xtra.co.nz

AUTOMOTIVE & RESIDENTIAL WINDOW TINTING

Controlling: • Heat • Glare • Fade • Privacy • Security Free Measure & Quote Locally owned & operated

Lloyd Yorke

0274 327 949 A/Hrs 578 7889

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 wanted to buy WANTED to buy – old NZ postcards & NZ books, fountain pens, military items, scrap gold or damaged jewellery, taxidermy, NZ Maori / whaling & historical items, antiques, collectibles & the UNUSUAL. Free quotes.

Please phone Phil on ( 03 ) 5775402 (JUST BROWSING)

public notice The

uilters Barn Nurturing your creativity

OPEN LATE

8.30pm Thursday December 22nd

public notice Wr i t i n g a b o o k ?

We print and publish books and e-books.

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

for sale

TE N P I N Bowling.

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

Nu-Look Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

It’s time to Spring Clean, Your Smart Drive Washing Machine.

Phone 03 5783601 now to find out how !

Merry Christmas! www.thequiltersbarn.co.nz

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

193 Rapaura Road • Ph 572 7240

PIANO Nieer. Excellent condition $600.00.

Phone 5777669 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS - Gift vouchers, NZ history & hunting books, gold jewellery, crystal, matchbox toys $15, thousands of unique collectables.

JUST BROWSING Battys Rd 5775402.

DECKING 8 lengths 1800x90x20 $50. Spinning wheel $40. 2 Glass fish tanks 26hx41dx37l $30 & 32hx31dx61l $60.

Skill-saw GMC 1200W $50. Valve Radio HMV Sprite small $50. Phone 5795335.

PRIVATE SALE : 3 Bedroom House. Permanent material & section attached with separate title. Phone: 021-609-278.

LARGE VERSATILE SLEEP- OUT with kitchen for sale, $15,000. Phone: 021609-278.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

CAsh paid FREE pick up

 House removals  Office relocations  Winz Quotes Available  Furniture removals No job too big or too small

Marlborough Vehicle Removals Ph Brent 027 766 7105

FOR ALL YOUR FESTIVE TREATS

0800 223 6632

Start 2017 with a delicious brunch

situations vacant

Sunday 1st Jan, 9am-12pm

Serious about an apprenticeship?

CHRISTMAS MARKET

NEW YEAR’S MARKET

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

A&P Showgrounds, Blenheim.

Dispatch Person Forklift Driver We have vacancies at our Old Renwick Road processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch of our product. The position includes container loading, picking of orders and forklift driving pertaining to dispatch and packing operations.

WHAT'S ON Thursday

Available shift times are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am.

Members Draw $2000.00

Saturday Members Draw $5000.00

Club Closed Sunday 25th December (Christmas day) Monday 26th December ( Boxing Day)

“Have a Safe and Happy Christmas” from Clubs of Marlborough Committee of Management and Staff Members, their guests and Affiliates Welcome P: 5781059 • www.clubsofmarlborough.org.nz

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

Friday Members Draw $900.00 Happy Hour Friday - 5.30pm-7.30pm

DRESS MAKING, alterations, will pick up & deliver. Ph: Robyn 5737257 or 022-173-6140.

situations vacant HOUSTON MOTOR GROUP - BLENHEIM

TECHNICAL SERVICE ADVISOR/ RECEPTIONIST FULL TIME

There has become a vacancy for a highly motivated Service Advisor/Receptionist. We are seeking an enthusiastic and positive focused person to maintain and grow our high standards of customer service.

We service both Japanese and European cars and are the franchise service agents for both Mitsubishi and Peugeot vehicles.

The dynamic individual we are seeking will be: • Customer service orientated • A team player with loads of energy • Have excellent written, communication and computer skills • Have a keen desire to learn and multi task • Excellent time management skills • Hold a clean driver’s licence • A good mechanical knowledge

Please apply in writing in the first instances, including CV and references to: Email; anorris@houstons.co.nz Mail to: The Manager Houston Motor Group PO Box 1102, Blenheim Applications close Friday, 6 January 2017

EAR Health. Removal of Ear Wax using microscope and suction. Phone for an appointment 578 8310 at Edge Physio, 11 Francis St.

Friday 23rd Dec, 3-6pm

to be won and a visit from Santa Claus

EXPERIENCED GARDENER available.

Phone 572-2830.

health & beauty

BACK to work too soon? Extend your refreshed holiday look... with Cosmetic Botulinum & Dermall Fillers. You can look & feel great! Phone 03 548 8216.

MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

Three fabulous Christmas Hampers

work wanted

If you are successful, you will join a busy and vibrant team looking to continue its growth through service excellence. Your remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications.

Any cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.

EAT FRESH BUY LOCAL

Wednesday December 21, 2016

Suitable applicants should be experienced in electronic stock management systems, physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision. Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Overtime rates paid after 40 hours.

All applicants must have the right to work in NZ. Please apply in person on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.00pm to: Talleys Group Limited, 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim.

Bohally helps hospice A school market day has taught Bohally Intermediate students about commerce and the proceeds have benefited the Marlborough Hospice and the earthquake relief fund.

Bronwyn Haddon Jones, the school’s year eight team leader, says the Market Day was an initiative introduced in term 4 to provide students with a real life context with the aim of raising money to ‘give back’ to their community.

“Students worked through a business plan, researching and deciding on an idea, completing market surveys, tracking expenses, estimating profits, setting up stalls and advertising their final product for sale,” she says.

“The students took ownership of their ideas and it quickly became evident that they were motivated to succeed in a competitive market place.”

The students selected the charities, initially the hospice, and later decided that a percentage of the money raised would also go towards the Kaikoura Schools Earthquake fund.

The stalls were set up at Bohally with all the products made by the children, Bronwyn says.

The stalls ranged from sausage sizzle, hair accessories, christmas decorations, jewellery, dog toys, gardening pots, obstacle courses and a variety of food outlets.

“Parents were invited and it was great for them to see learning in action.

“One child summed up the day by saying ‘It made me want to be a kinder person’.”

Both teachers and students enjoyed the experience and already have some ideas for improvement in the future, she says.

“All up nearly $4800 profit was made on the day surprising both the students and staff at Bohally.”

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.

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.

www.talleys.co.nz

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Bright lights lead to Christmas As Christmas approaches more and more lights displays are opening for public viewing.

St Andrew’s Church on the corner of Alfred and Henry Streets will have its Christmas lights open for viewing on December 21, 22 and 23 from 7.30pm - 10pm.

This display is an annual tradition for the church which began three years ago. It was a way of showing children the origins of Christmas and to create a way for families to have fun and learn, Marion Rowe says.

There will be a manger scene, lights and music as well as activities for children, a chance to dress up in costumes and have an instant photo taken to take home.

Afterwards there is a free hot drink and biscuit.

Other Christmas lights displays 6 Purkiss Street 143b Maxwell Road 19 Fulton Street 5 Dunbeath St 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) Page St Hilton Place Elsmore Mews - 291-P Waikawa Road - Picton If you would like your Christmas lights display added to the Sun’s list please email celeste@blenheimsun.co.nz by Dec 22, 2016.

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Dora is ready for Santa to arrive.

Beau eagerly awaits Christmas Day.

Santas cranky helper Ben.

“Fish where the fish are.

Target where the correct audience is.

Give yourself the best chance and whatever you do, don’t get sucked into a deal with a particular media because it is cheap.

If it isn’t hitting your correct audience you are wasting your money.”

- Henry Ford

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inbrief Century scored

Boxing prizegiving Retired pro boxer and now trainer, Peter Warren held a training session and prize giving last Saturday for those attending his

club.

The families of those training with Peter were invited to watch and see the progress being made.

Peter moved to Marlborough a year ago and began offering boxing training.

He is currently looking for new

premises to open up ‘The Warrior Warren Boxing Gym NZ’ in Marlborough.

Sri Lanka’s cricket star Get in-line for fun bats for NMIT Sri Lankan cricketing great Mahela Jayawardena has re-signed as 2017 brand ambassador for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, a coup that gives the institute a competitive boost, chief executive Tony Gray says.

“We’re fortunate to have such a superstar batting for NMIT. He has been a regular visitor to NMIT and genuinely believes in the opportunities that NMIT can give fellow Sri Lankans.”

Tony says Jayawardena is a household name in Sri Lanka and in India, another important target for overseas student re-

cruitment, and therefore, an influential asset for NMIT. “Having Mahela as brand ambassador will help us show Sri Lankan students that Nelson and Marlborough are the places to come to study and enjoy life at the same time.”

The arrangement will see Jayawardena promoting the educational attractions of NMIT in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo.

He’ll also appear on social media posts for the institute and in NMIT promotional material including banners, posters and videos.

Looking for a fun outdoors activity over the school holidays?

The Blenheim Roller Skating Club has announced the dates it will be open over the Christmas and holiday period.

The skating club is located on Stephenson Street beside the hockey turf and costs $5 if you wish to hire skates or just $3 if you have your

own.

Helmets are compulsory.

The following dates are: January 1 - 1-3pm January 3 - 4-6pm January 8 - 1-3pm January 10 - 4-6 January 15 - 1-3pm January 17 - 4-6pm January 22 - 1-3pm January 24 - 4-6pm January 29 - 1-3pm January 31 - 4-6pm

Corey Bovey became the first ever player to score a century in a Senior Grade T20 game during Renwick’s win over the Wairau Cavaliers last weekend. Bovey hit 13 fours and 4 sixes in his unbeaten 108 which was also the first century by a Renwick player in any Senior grade competition game. The Cavaliers’ total had been based around a fine 76 from Geoff Barnett. Celtic were the other winners as Gandharv Sharma and Matt McCormick made light work of Wairau’s 156 total knocking the runs off in only 15 overs with Sharma unbeaten on 70. Marlborough Cricketers take a break over Xmas and New Year with T20 action returning on Wednesday 11th January.

Life Member

Marlborough Harriers Club has presented Maurice Brown with a Life Membership for the sterling work he has given to the club.

Club secretary Les McKay says the honour was conferred on Maurice for his contributions to Marlborough Harrier Club over many years, including Committee Member, Secretary, President plus he investigated, sought approvals and managed The Molesworth Run since it first ran in 1995. This event is a huge commitment for Maurice and his small committee each year with Maurice’s work starting at the conclusion of each year’s event. The award was to be presented to him at the end of the run, but it was cancelled after the Kaikoura earthquake.

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From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for your continued support.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year with lots of laughs and happy times

Debbie Webster A hug is the perfect Christmas gift One size fits all and it’s easily returned

021 797 454

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)