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Deni’s journey

By Celeste Alexander At the age of 25, former Marlborough Girls’ College student Deni MacDonald has already had some incredible adventures.

Last August she and two of her friends travelled to India to take part in the Rickshaw Run rally, fundraising for the Marlborough Cancer Society along the way.

The intrepid journey run by the organisation The Adventurists, took three weeks to complete, 3500km travelling the length of India in a three-wheeled motorised Rickshaw.

She returned over a week ago, handed over a cheque for $4700 to the Cancer Society and has now returned to Dubai where she lives and works as a freelance photographer.

Continued on page 2 Deni MacDonald with her team mates Will Sleigh and Aneel Kesry.

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Trip of a lifetime for Deni The support for Deni and her team ‘Camel Tow’ began before they had even left the country.

A close friend of Deni’s family, Sue White of Whitehaven Wines, kicked off their fundraising with a $1000 donation.

Deni says the team’s decision to support the Cancer Society was easy to make because of the number of people they collectively knew that had been affected by cancer.

“So many people I know have lost people to cancer. I am so grateful to Sue for her generosity and support... her donation was what got the ball rolling for us,” she says.

Deni says despite being a ‘proud kiwi’, India easily stands up against New Zealand.

“India was so unexpectedly beautiful.

We didn’t go near the cities but visited the tiny villages along the journey, staying and eating with the locals. Everyone was so excited that we were there to see their country,” she says.

“I recommend others go and get lost in India, explore the villages and national parks because they are so beautiful and the people welcoming. I hope more youth do it because it’s a great way to fundraise and you have the most amazing adventure... it’s a win-win really.”

The Rickshaw they travelled in was a 2-stroke, single cylinder engine with 7hp and a top speed of 60kph, and according to Deni was ‘agile, great for manouevering

around traffic.’

“They’re great for city living,” Deni laughs.

Over the whole month they were there, Deni estimates they spent a combined amount of $1000 which included accommodation, food and a lot of Kingfisher beers.

“At the end of the trip we stayed in a palace and partied with a prince.

“It was unbelievable!

“As a whole it was a pretty crazy adventure but I’m so glad I did it, and now I’m looking forward to the next one. I’m thinking I’d like to do the Monkey Run in Peru, run by the same organisation,” she says.

Muddy Buddy postponed

By Bill McElhinney Cyclone Gita has hit the annual Marlborough Muddy Buddy, with the popular event being postponed from its scheduled date of this Sunday.

The extreme weather conditions across the top of the south on Tuesday prompted organisers Sport Tasman to defer the staging of the event after consultation with the Marlborough District Council.

The Havelock Estuary, venue for the Muddy Buddy, has been closed for safety reasons in the aftermath of the storm and associated heavy rainfall.

No decision has yet been made on when the estuary will be cleared for use, so no postponement date has been set.

Last year, 430 people of all ages slipped and slithered their way around the Adventure Run course in the estuary.

The 2018 version will be the seventh year the event has been run, with organisers planning for a record turnout.

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“It’s disappointing to have to postpone the popular day out, but we had no choice with the closing of the estuary,” Jane Miles, Sport Tasman community sport advisor, says “Numbers registered were really good and we are sorry we are unable to host everyone on Sunday.

“We are now looking at a suitable date in the near future to run the event,” Jane says.

Local businesses had been prominent in helping prepare for the event, including United Fisheries, Johnson’s Barge Service and Marlborough Sounds Marinas, Jane says.

However, interested parties can still register either as a team (maximum of 20) or a family (maximum of five).

Entry fee for a team is $10 per person, while a family can enter for $35. So grab your friends, family and work colleagues and give it a go!

Register at www.sporttasman.org.nz by clicking on the Events/Workshop tab, or register on the day.

Hundreds of people turned out for last year's Muddy Buddy event at the Havelock Estuary.

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Gita leaves a mess

Rodeo this Sunday

State Highway One closed again

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim dodged a bullet as ex-cyclone Gita flicked its tail through the Top of the South on Tuesday, but outlying areas were not so lucky.

Part of Wairau Valley Township was flooded and the local school was closed on Wednesday and yesterday after fears that septic tanks at the school had been flooded.

However, the school reopened today and principal Karen O’Donnell said areas on the school grounds that may have been contaminated by floodwaters would be cordoned off until it was known they were safe.

“Morse Street, adjacent to the school, was under water,” Wairau Valley fire brigade member Jamie Timms says.

“We think the floodwaters got into the septic tanks at the school and when the water drains away the tanks will have to be pumped out.

“A garage in the street was sandbagged to keep the water out, but there doesn’t appear to have been too much damage to property.”

Morse Street residents Garry and Kay Williams woke on Wednesday morning to find the street flooded and water running through the Wairau Valley school grounds and down the driveway into the house next door to the school.

“The same thing happened last week, but didn’t reach this

level,” Gary says.

“I could drive to work in our Suzuki Swift then, but not on Wednesday. We’ve been here 10 years and this is the third time this has happened.”

Marlborough District Council communications manager Glyn Walters said sewage had overflowed in Picton on Tuesday night and people were being advised not to swim in the harbour for the next couple of days.

There had also been a number of small sewer overflows in Blenheim, so people should stay out of surface floodwaters, which could be contaminated.

Slips and blocked fords have closed several roads around the district and reduced others to single lane.

State Highway 1 between Blenheim and Christchurch is closed and will be reassessed on Monday. The alternate route via SH63 is open and can be used over the weekend.

T h e m a i n no r t h r a i l line between Picton and Christchurch is also currently closed, a KiwiRail spokesman says.

Other roads closed: Port Underwood Road – Whites Bay to Robin Hood Bay; Centre Valley Rd; Top Valley Rd – past the last house, road access to DOC and forestry plantation road washed out.

Other roads where care is required: Port Underwood Road – Robin Hood Bay to

Gary Spence, right, briefs Pete Rasmussen and Chrissie Hutchison as the council emergency response team prepares to leave for Nelson.

The Tuamarina Rodeo and Vintage Machinery event is set for this Sunday.

The gates open at 11am and the action kicks off at 12noon. A children’s dress up competition will be judged around 12.30pm.

Proceeds from the day are donated back into the community.

Summer concerts

The Marlborough 4 Fun Summer Concert Series is on again this weekend and you and your family can enjoy fabulous entertainment while basking in the warm Marlborough summer sun. Local band Second Sunrise and children’s entertainer Steve Willbury will perform on the Picton Foreshore on Saturday from 2pm to 5pm.

Then on Sunday there is the Country Music Club concert in Pollard Park from 2pm, followed by the Marlborough 4 Fun concert featuring the Maori Sidesteps and the Marlborough District Brass Band from 5pm to 8pm.

Cycling confidence Morse Street in the Wairau Valley Township was under water on Wednesday. The floodwater was slowly clearing yesterday. Photo by Garry Williams.

Oyster Bay, large slips; Northbank Road – one lane, slips and tree fall; Northbank Road – one lane, large slip; Pukaka Road – one lane; Kenepuru Road – Portage area down to one lane;

Queen Charlotte Drive – slips in the Ngakuta and Momorangi Bays.

A 10-member emergency response team from Marlborough left yesterday to assist the Cyclone Gita recovery in Nelson

and Tasman. The team, led by Christine Hutchison, will be focussed on welfare assistance, helping those directly affected by the storm and is expected to be in the area for several days.

Grow your cycling skills and confidence by attending a cycling co nf i d e n ce wo r k s h o p at t h e Marlborough Convention Centre tomorrow from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

The workshop will explore topics including: bike control, riding to be seen, choosing safe routes, and heavy vehicles. It is free and is being organised by Cycling Action Network (CAN) and Sport Tasman.

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Lisa’s MS gives her drive to succeed

Lisa Wheeler from Blenheim won first prize at the International Speech Contest held in Motueka. Pictured with Lisa is the chairperson of the International Speech Contest, Miranda Vriend.

When you’ve got drive, determination and MS what do you do?

That’s the question Lisa Wheeler asked herself when her MS became a hindrance to everyday life. Having lived a very active physical life including running half marathons and enjoying scuba diving, the physical limitations created by this disease left her to question where she could gain value in a less active life.

She found an answer two years ago in Sunbelt Speakers Toastmasters.

Having competed in the Area Contest and lost last year she was determined

to do it better this year.

The competition was strong but Lisa won the area competition last weekend at Lake Rotoiti. Competing against four clubs out of Nelson, Lisa took first place in the International speech contest.

Lisa will now have to wait until April 21 for the Division Contest to compete against winners of eight other areas of the South island.

Sunbelt Speakers was also honoured to receive the new Doug Hilliard Memorial Trophy for biggest contribution in the area to Toastmas-

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ters over the year.

Doug had been a long standing stalwart of Sunbelt before his early passing at age of 49 in late December.

His mother and son arrived to present the trophy during a touching remembrance of Doug. The Sunbelt members have come together to grow the club and support members of the community who aim to better themselves through communication and leadership skills.

Everyone is welcome at Sunbelt Speakers no matter what challenges you face.

Council has funds for community projects

By Bill McElhinney Marlborough’s small townships and communities needing cash for a community project can apply for funds from the Marlborough District Council.

“The council has set aside some funding for small, low-cost projects in outdoor public spaces,” the council’s community advisor for Marlborough townships, Adi James, says.

“Any organisation or group that represents a township or community in Marlborough can put forward projects for this fund, but not Blenheim and Picton/

Waikawa as these are funded differently, and Havelock, Renwick, Wairau Valley, Spring Creek, Ward and Anakiwa/Tirimoana, which are currently on the full Small Townships Programme,” Adi says.

The types of projects eligible include interpretation signs, landscaping, cycling and walking improvements, directional signs and many more.

The fund will accept applications for individual projects up to $10,000.

“This could be used to gain additional external funding, undertake

the first stage of a bigger project or to complete a stand-alone project,” Adi says.

A copy of the information and application form is available for remote communities who may not have good internet connection.

Residents can phone the council on 03 520 7400 to request the application material be posted to them.

Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday, March 5.

“There’s more information about the funding and the application process on the council’s website,” Adi says.

Tanya Jacks at the sign to The Village Green at Anakiwa, which was funded by the council community fund.

Country at Pollard Park

Tanya-Lee Smith will be performing as a guest artist at this Sunday’s concert.

By Celeste Alexander For those who love country music, local band Southbound will be performing a concert this Sunday at Pollard Park.

The concert takes place between 2-5pm at the Baden Powell Glade and will feature two local guest artists, Tanya-Lee Smith and Tracey Ruffell.

Southbound band member Ross Akerblom says the event is being held to promote country music in Blenheim, as well as raising money for Alzheimers Marlborough.

“We will be having a gold coin collection to help the organisation so come along and enjoy some great music while supporting Alzheimers Marlborough,” he says.

There will be a great selection of country music

by the band which is made up of members Ross on keyboard and vocals, Fiona Boniface on rhythm guitar and vocals and Bruce Windleburn on lead guitar.

Nana’s Cream Freeze and TT’s Coffee Cart will be on hand serving up treats.

If the weather is bad the event will be cancelled.

Also this weekend will be the Marlborough 4 Fun Summer Concert Series at the Picton Foreshore on Saturday from 2pm.

Then on Sunday there will be another concert held at Pollard Park at Churchill Glade from 5pm, straight after the country music finishes.

If there is bad weather, Marlborough 4 Fun has a wet weather venue generously provided by the ASB Theatre, free for the public for Sunday’s concert.

Consumers win on ATM fees ANZ’s decision to remove the $1 fee it charges customers for using another bank’s ATM follows a call from Consumer NZ for all banks to remove these charges.

Last year, Consumer NZ called on ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank, The Cooperative Bank and Westpac to remove

the fees.

ANZ found people regarded the fee as unfair because even though they were using another bank’s ATM, they were still accessing their own money.

ANZ announced it would remove the fee from the 26 March. Other banks have now followed ANZ’s lead.

Police report ‘Burglars active’ The Police have been attending a series of burglaries to properties around Blenheim, Spring Creek and in one case, to a rural property in the last week.

Residents at an address in Cleghorn Street Blenheim had an unwanted visitor on their property and initially thought a bicycle that had been left on the property had been stolen, but found that it had been moved.

It is possible that the thief was disturbed and left the bike behind.

A Whitney Street Blenheim resident who had left some fishing gear and tools by the garage overnight on Saturday, February 17 found it had been stolen after someone entered the property.

The stolen gear included a fish gaff, waders, a small axe, and a cardboard box and yellow bucket containing spanners, screwdrivers and other assorted tools.

A Rata Place Blenheim resident returned home to find the door to the house showed signs of an attempt to force it open, and then found a bedroom window had been completely removed.

Fortunately there was no obvious property stolen.

A yellow and green ‘YardMan’ brand ride-on lawn-mower was stolen from a Spring Creek life-style block some time in the last week. It had been parked in an open three-bay shed on the property. Photographs of the mower can be seen on the Nelson, Marlborough, West

By community constable Russ Smith Coast Police social media page.

Finally, a tractor parked in an unlocked shed on a vineyard on the Northbank Road west of Renwick, has been damaged by offenders who have unlawfully entered the property.

The tractor was found to have had the air intake removed and water poured into the engine causing extensive damage.

The Police would prefer that people do what they can to protect their property, therefore making it far safer and less likely to be stolen. You can make your property safer by doing things like securing your valuables and machinery behind a locked door, not leaving valuables lying around your property, particularly in plain view of public places and by reporting any suspicious activity around your place or your neighbours properties to the Police on 111 at the time of the incident.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Dahlias make a vivid show of colour St Mary’s Hall was a sea of bright colour with blooms of all shapes and sizes on display as dahlia experts from all over the country, and a handful of international visitors, gathered in Blenheim for last weekend’s National Dahlia Show hosted by the Marlborough Horticultural Society.

Mayor John Leggett opened the Show, noting the 141 year history of the local horticultural society.

Right: Mayor John Leggett and Mayoress Anne Best.

Brendan Neylon from Spring Creek Vintners, which supplied the soil for the new track, with his three-and-a-half-year-old daughter Monica.

Marlborough - the best Last week, the New Zealand Herald newspaper crunched the numbers on property prices, rates, sunshine hours, burglary rates and healthcare access - and ranked Marlborough as the best place to retire in the country. Mayor John

Leggett welcomed the news and pointed out that Marlborough is a brilliant place to live, whatever your age. The article featured in the Herald business section.

Go to www.nzherald.co.nz

Five-year-old Oliver Brown takes a test spin around the track while dad Fraser Brown helps with the pump track construction.

Build bike skills at the new pump track on the Taylor The latest recreation spot on the Taylor River Reserve is proving hugely popular with the youngsters – the pump track near the Monro Street parking area which has been designed for young bike riders to develop their cycling skills.

It’s a great spot for a workout on the bike with plenty of scope

for the twists and turns which enable cyclists to hone their balance and technique.

Council has been planning this new track for a while now but it has come together thanks to the cooperative relationship with the local Mountain Bike Club and people from the cycling community who have thrown

their support behind the project.

When autumn arrives, Council plans to seed the area with new grass, install signage and seating and plant some new shade trees near the new track.

The pump track will be officially opened with a public BBQ on Sunday 4 March at 4.00 pm.

MEP progress report

Tanya Jacks and friend at the sign for the Anakiwa Village Green – A Community Fund project.

Still time to apply to Community Project Fund 2018 Marlborough’s small townships and communities have a short time left to apply to Council for funding for minor improvements or new amenities.

Some funding is available for small, low-cost projects on outdoor public spaces. Eligible projects include interpretation signs, landscaping, cycling and walking improvements, directional signs - and many more.

Applications must be received by 5.00 pm Monday 5 March 2018. There’s more information about the funding

and the application process on the Council website: www.marlborough. govt.nz/our-community/smalltownship-programme/communityprojects-fund A copy of the information and application form can be posted to remote communities.

Contact MDC Community Advisor – Marlborough Townships, Adi James, phone (03) 520 7400 for further information: Applications close Monday 5 March 2018

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road

and Foster Street.

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

The hearing of submissions to the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan has resumed.

For the last two weeks, a panel of commissioners has been listening to the views of those who wanted to raise points about matters covered in the 1300 submissions on the proposed Plan.

The indigenous biodiversity provisions of the Plan have been examined and this week the focus is on the climate change and energy provisions with landscape and natural character provisions set down for next week.

Other topics will be heard progressively through to December 2018.

The MEP effectively consolidates Council’s existing resource management documents into a single plan which becomes the district’s guide for future growth and development, at the same time setting out how the region’s natural and physical resources should be managed and protected.

Hearings panel, from left: Mr Ron Crosby, Ms Shonagh Kenderdine, Councillors Trevor Hook (Chair), Jamie Arbuckle and Laressa Shenfield, Mr Rawiri Faulkner.

Community News - Prisoners' Aid and Rehabilitation Society Prisoners’ Aid and Rehabilitation Society Inc (PARS) Marlborough contributes to the reduction of reoffending by providing liaison and support between prisoners, their families, government departments and community groups.

For more information Ph: 03 577 9821.

Positive Ageing – Stimulation and conversation through craft Care and Craft is a concept that began as a way of providing company for lonely or otherwise housebound people; today there are Care and Craft Centres all over the country, including Blenheim.

Guests can participate in a wide variety of handcrafts while they socialise. There’s no religious dimension, no paid staff and costs are kept to a minimum. Helpers organise and staff the centre and morning tea and lunch are provided at a small charge.

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

Help is offered for all kinds of simple handcrafts - in a happy, friendly and caring atmosphere.

Care and Craft meets on Mondays, from 9.30 am-1.30 pm at the Nativity Anglican Church hall. Anyone wishing to drop in to see if this group is for them would be welcome to call in between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm.

For more information contact Dawn Amos, phone 577 5002 or Judith Kerridge, phone (03) 578 6209.

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The Sun Roaming dogs

Dogs are not cats, dogs can attack people and others animals.

A young girl was bitten on Monday by a roaming dog.

Yes it’s annoying that cats roam but its what some do , but dogs poo on the footpaths and anywhere they want.

At least cats bury theirs. Just because cats roam doesn’t mean dogs should. If you cant keep your dog under control, don’t have one!!!

Dangerous van driver.

To the laser electrical van driver that nearly ran me off Coleman’s road at 1.15pm on Monday.

What the! You need to be more considerate.

I had my daughter in my car.

What would your owners say about your reckless behavior?

Not impressed. I will be contacting your manager.

Generosity So delighted to read the chess and the young birthday groups giving to the community so cool .

Competitive theatre

I see the ASB Theatre advertising its conference and events facilities in the Sun (page 8 Friday 16th) Council and we ratepayers already own the Convention Centre next door and Council guarantees millions of the theatres loans.

Seems the theatre is now competing with those that have propped it up already?

Opinion balance

Everyone is entitled to their opinion BUT when you bag retail staff could you include your occupation or work experience, just to add balance!

Bagrie vs retirement Sounds like Mr Bagrie is hoping that a lot more people in early 60s will die before reaching retirement age. If its so unaffordable why not scrub it altogether

Learner drivers With regards to the issues on learner drivers.

To the “gentleman” who owns a black 4x4 and turned left to Rarangi road.

Overtaking an overtaking car is not something done at the best of times, especially when the driver has got an L plate and was clearly indicating.

But, oh no, you could not possibly wait and there we were, 3 cars abreast on SH1

Time waits for know one The clock by the taxi stand has been correct twice a day at 12.15 for months. Terrible look for blenheim from visitors can we get the time right? Duncan:)

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The media on drugs News reported major organised meth crime syndicate in blenheim.....no follow up story.... but you would be happy to know they all got a slap on the wrist and are continuing their trade....thanks police your the best....major news, pat on the back yeah right

Equality EQUALITY...if the government paid all their female workers more money....that would be the end of EQUALITY forever....Why do they talk the talk and not walk the walk?

Dog poo and wee....Why is there so much dog poo everywhere? And why do so many elderly lady’s think it’s ok to let your dogs poo and wee over everyone else’s gardens while you watch?

And why is there no poo on your own veges?.... it’s no wonder people want dogs banned from public places....

Jobs

Racism

Jobs. Whts gng on n bleheim. Cant even gt a cleaning job cause thy r employng shall i say nt white people. Govt moan about people on ta dole i wonder why.

Charity shop Re: so called charity shop.

Charity shops still have bills to pay like rent, power, phone etc etc. So of corse they charge for goods in the shop.

And $3 is very cheap so stop complaining.

The money that is left over at the end of the financial year is distributed around community and sports groups. Your pretty rude in my opinion

Reunion a hit Had family Reunion over two days at Springlands Tavern over weekend. 122 members attended, would like to say ideal venue for a large gathering, buffet meal was excellent Sat and BBQ on Sunday, excellent service by staff at Armadillo's Springlands.

Family that traveled from America, Canada, Rarotonga, Australia, and New Zealand were impressed with the accommodation in the area. Thanks Reynish families.

BIG thankyou A big thank you to the member of the public who phoned the police when they found our young boys who had taken off along the Taylor river on their bikes.We had called the police but we were extremely relieved to learn they were safe until we hurriedly made it back to them.From two distressed but grateful mothers.

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Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

Disrespectful dog owners

Salmon farms moving! Great, finally- but wait there’s more.

Who is cleaning up the destroyed seabed mountain of dead effluent? Easy answer! No one, as council inspectors and courts cannot see the problem, therefore it does not exist.

SOP response.

I wonder what will happen at the next location; aha, green, toilet trained salmon, with Porto-bottom potties.:) lol.

I see Maori are now being offered free study at Nmit.

What about everyone else? Hows that for racism?

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Property express Marlborough midweek. The whole paper is full of the property express.

Pick up after yourself 97 Wither Road, please come pick up your garage sale sign from maxwell road!!!

Close call Bus Drivers need to be more responsible.....

On Friday the 9th I had a very scarey incident while out on my bike.

I was in Vickerman Street Grovetown, beside a huge conifer hedge, when a school bus over took me.

There was a moving vechicle on the other side of him travelling the opposite direction.

I did not hear the bus, until I looked up and saw it was a couple of inches from me.

If I had extended my little finger I would have touched it.

I felt terrified!! The hedge could be heard swishing on top of the bus.

He came down Aberharts road, turned into Vickerman Street, and he was pretty much on top of me. I had nowhere to go, as the hedge borders the road.

I could feel the hedge on my left. How I managed to stay on my bike I will never know. He should not have passed me there, especially with a vechicle travelling opposite him.

Thanks for the help Minor accident Francis Street Tuesday. Thanks to Arthur Devine Salon, lady with the cellphone & all who helped in anyway. Grateful thanks.

Softball Softball park is looking gd an safe thankz msa an mdc. Wat agd wkend it’s was with NZDF. Here to play ball.

Big companies taking over With the massive profits banks,power companies and insurance companies are showing is there any crumbs left for the ordinary Newzealander?

Worlds best pie Brilliant pie. Travelling around? Try the ‘Miners’ pie-steak,bacon and a whole egg inside a total flakey pastry in Reefton.

Not a local but this one should not be missed at Nana Ni’s on Broadway! Foodie.

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Blenheim grower Nola Neal with her winning entry in the giant decorative section of the National Dahlia Show.

Dazzled!

By Bill McElhinney New Zealand dahlia growers take a bow – your flowers are good enough to show anywhere around the world.

That was one of the comments from the overseas judges who came to Dahlias d’Vine, the 80th jubilee show for the Dahlia Society of New Zealand which was hosted in Blenheim at the weekend by the Marlborough Horticultural Society.

The show, which was combined with the Marlborough Society’s annual show, drew crowds to St Mary’s Church hall on Saturday and Sunday to view the exhibits.

“The judges were very impressed with the standard of the show,” Marlborough Horticultural Society president Philip Gibbison says.

“They said these blooms could compete anywhere.

“And our local exhibitors did really well, with several of them winning national awards.

“The judges also said that the some of the exhibits in our local Horticultural Society show could have been included in the national show.”

The recent spell of hot weather took its toll on many gardens, and dahlias don’t travel

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John Henson, 93, won a first for his gerberas in the Marlborough Horticultural Society section of the show.

well, but despite this the flowers that made it to the show were world class, Philip says.

“And we’re very grateful for the generous support we had from Mitre 10 Mega to help stage this event,” Philip says.

“One highlight was a talk from a dahlia breeder from Australia,” “He lives in central Australia and grows flowers in temperatures of 40C, then travels 14 hours to a show!

“We also got some great feedback from our international visitors from Britain, Canada and the United States.

“They loved travelling around and seeing our gardens and meeting our people.”

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Sea Eagles v Cowboys

Lottoland

9.50pm

ROUND 20

McDonald Jones Stadium

8.00pm

Friday, April 20

Warriors v Dragons

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Friday, June 1

Rabbitohs v Sharks

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Thursday, July 26

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Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

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ANZ Stadium

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Rabbitohs v Warriors

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Wests Tigers v Knights

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Sea Eagles v Panthers

Lottoland

Bulldogs v Storm

Perth Stadium

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Cowboys v Titans

1300SMILES Stadium

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ROUND 14

Rabbitohs v Eels

ANZ Stadium

Panthers v Eels

Panthers Stadium

6.10pm

Eels v Sea Eagles

ANZ Stadium

4.00pm

Friday, June 8

Storm v Raiders

AAMI Park

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CBus Super Stadium

8.30pm

Sharks v Panthers

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

6.10pm

Titans v Warriors

CBus Super Stadium

Roosters v Dragons

Allianz Stadium

5.00pm 7.30pm 9.30pm 4.00pm 6.10pm

Thursday, March 15

Sharks v Dragons

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

9.50pm

Friday, March 16

Roosters v Bulldogs

Allianz Stadium

8.00pm

Broncos v Cowboys

Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

Warriors v Titans

Mt Smart Stadium

5.00pm

Panthers v Rabbitohs

Panthers Stadium

7.30pm

Storm v Wests Tigers

AAMI Park

9.30pm

Sea Eagles v Eels

Lottoland

6.10pm

Raiders v Knights

GIO Stadium

8.30pm

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Titans v Rabbitohs

CBus Super Stadium

9.50pm

Sea Eagles v Warriors

AMI Stadium Christchurch

5.00pm

Sunday, July 29

Dragons v Roosters

Allianz Stadium

6.10pm

Knights v Roosters

McDonald Jones Stadium

7.30pm

ROUND 21

Storm v Warriors

AAMI Park

9.00pm

Eels v Cowboys

TIO Stadium, Darwin

9.30pm

Thursday, August 2

Bulldogs v Broncos

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Thursday, April 26

Rabbitohs v Broncos

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Sharks v Tigers

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

4.00pm

Friday, August 3

Knights v Wests Tigers

McDonald Jones Stadium

8.00pm

Friday, April 27

Sea Eagles v Knights

Lottoland

8.00pm

Storm v Broncos

AAMI Park

6.10pm

Rabbitohs v Storm

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Panthers v Bulldogs

Panthers Stadium

9.50pm

Monday, June 11

Bulldogs v Dragons

ANZ Stadium

6.00pm

Dragons v Warriors

WIN Stadium

5.00pm

Titans v Sharks

CBus Super Stadium

7.30pm

ROUND 15

Eels v Titans

ANZ Stadium

7.30pm

Cowboys v Raiders

1300SMILES Stadium

9.30pm

Thursday, June 14

Eels v Rabbitohs

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Roosters v Cowboys

Allianz Stadium

9.30pm

Eels v Wests Tigers

ANZ Stadium

6.10pm

Friday, June 15

Cowboys v Warriors

1300SMILES Stadium

8.00pm

Sharks v Sea Eagles

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

4.00pm

Roosters v Panthers

Allianz Stadium

9.50pm

Panthers v Raiders

Panthers Stadium

6.10pm

Bulldogs v Titans

Belmore Sports Ground

5.00pm

ROUND 22

Saturday, April 28 Sunday, April 29

Sunday, June 10

ROUND 9

Saturday, August 4

Sunday, August 5

Thursday, May 3

Broncos v Bulldogs

Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

Friday, March 23

Bulldogs v Panthers

ANZ Stadium

8.00pm

Friday, May 4

Knights v Rabbitohs

McDonald Jones Stadium

8.00pm

Dragons v Sea Eagles

WIN Stadium

7.30pm

Thursday, August 8

Cowboys v Broncos

1300SMILES Stadium

9.50pm

Wests Tigers v Broncos

Campbelltown Stadium

9.50pm

Panthers v Cowboys

Carrington Park, Bathurst

9.50pm

Sharks v Broncos

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

9.30pm

Friday, August 10

Warriors v Knights

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Raiders v Warriors

GIO Stadium

5.00pm

Raiders v Titans

GIO Stadium

5.00pm

Knights v Storm

McDonald Jones Stadium

4.00pm

Rabbitohs v Roosters

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles

ANZ Stadium

7.30pm

Warriors v Wests Tigers

Mt Smart Stadium

7.30pm

Wests Tigers v Raiders

Campbelltown Stadium

6.10pm

Titans v Panthers

CBus Super Stadium

5.00pm

Eels v Sharks

ANZ Stadium

Sharks v Eels

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

9:30pm

ROUND 16

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs

Lottoland

7.30pm

Titans v Dragons

Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba

6.10pm

Dragons v Storm

UOW Jubilee Stadium

4.00pm

Thursday, June 28

Dragons v Eels

WIN Stadium

9.50pm

Eels v Dragons

ANZ Stadium

9.30pm

Roosters v Knights

Allianz Stadium

8.30pm

Roosters v Sea Eagles

Allianz Stadium

6.10pm

Friday, June 29

Warriors v Sharks

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Raiders v Wests Tigers

GIO Stadium

4.00pm

Roosters v Storm

Allianz Stadium

9.50pm

Storm v Sharks

AAMI Park

6.10pm

Saturday, May 5

9.30pm Sunday, May 6

Saturday, June 16

Sunday, June 17

ROUND 10

ROUND 4

Saturday, August 11

Sunday, August 12

Cowboys v Panthers

1300SMILES Stadium

9.50pm

Thursday, May 10

Wests Tigers v Cowboys

Leichhardt Oval

9.50pm

Panthers v Sea Eagles

Panthers Stadium

5.00pm

ROUND 23

Friday, March 30

Rabbitohs v Bulldogs

ANZ Stadium

6.10pm

Friday, May 11

Knights v Panthers

McDonald Jones Stadium

8.00pm

Knights v Bulldogs

McDonald Jones Stadium

7.30pm

Thursday, August 16

Broncos v Rabbitohs

Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

Sharks v Storm

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

9.50pm

Bulldogs v Eels

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Broncos v Raiders

Suncorp Stadium

9.30pm

Friday, August 17

Sea Eagles v Titans

Lottoland

8.00pm

Roosters v Warriors

Allianz Stadium

7.30pm

Warriors v Roosters

Mt Smart Stadium

5.00pm

Wests Tigers v Titans

Leichhardt Oval

4.00pm

Storm v Eels

AAMI Park

9.50pm

Sea Eagles v Raiders

Lottoland

9.30pm

Storm v Titans

Suncorp Stadium

7.30pm

Rabbitohs v Cowboys

Barlow Park, Cairns

6.10pm

Panthers v Knights

Panthers Stadium

5.00pm

Dragons v Knights

WIN Stadium

6.10pm

Sea Eagles v Broncos

Suncorp Stadium

9.30pm

ROUND 17

Wests Tigers v Dragons

Leichhardt Oval

7.30pm

Broncos v Titans

Suncorp Stadium

8.30pm

Rabbitohs v Dragons

ANZ Stadium

4.00pm

Thursday, July 5

Storm v Dragons

AAMI Park

9.50pm

Sharks v Cowboys

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

9.30pm

Wests Tigers v Eels

ANZ Stadium

6.00pm

Raiders v Sharks

GIO Stadium

6.10pm

Friday, July 6

Panthers v Warriors

Panthers Stadium

9.50pm

Bulldogs v Warriors

ANZ Stadium

4.00pm

Saturday, July 7

Bulldogs v Raiders

Belmore Sports Ground

9.30pm

Raiders v Roosters

GIO Stadium

6.10pm

Thursday, April 5

Raiders v Bulldogs

GIO Stadium

9.50pm

Thursday, May 17

Panthers v Wests Tigers

Panthers Stadium

9.50pm

Sunday, July 8

Titans v Broncos

CBus Super Stadium

6.10pm

Friday, April 6

Sharks v Roosters

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

8.00pm

Friday, May 18

Eels v Warriors

ANZ Stadium

8.00pm

ROUND 18

Thursday, August 23

Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles

Campbelltown Stadium

9.50pm

Dragons v Rabbitohs

UOW Jubilee Stadium

9.50pm

Broncos v Roosters

Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

Friday, July 13

Friday, August 24

Warriors v Panthers

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Wests Tigers v Storm

Mt Smart Stadium

5:00pm

Titans v Knights

CBus Super Stadium

5.00pm

Cowboys v Eels

1300SMILES Stadium

9.50pm

Warriors v Cowboys

Mt Smart Stadium

7.30pm

Cowboys v Rabbitohs

1300SMILES Stadium

7.30pm

Raiders v Rabbitohs

GIO Stadium

5.00pm

Knights v Broncos

McDonald Jones Stadium

9.30pm

Storm v Sea Eagles

AAMI Park

9.30pm

Titans v Storm

CBus Super Stadium

7.30pm

Titans v Sea Eagles

Marley Brown Oval, Gladstone

4.00pm

Dragons v Raiders

Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee

4.00pm

Roosters v Broncos

Allianz Stadium

9.30pm

Eels v Panthers

ANZ Stadium

6.10pm

Sharks v Bulldogs

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

6.10pm

Sharks v Knights

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

4.00pm

Dragons v Bulldogs

UOW Jubilee Stadium

6.10pm

Thursday, April 12

Roosters v Rabbitohs

Allianz Stadium

Friday, April 13

Storm v Knights

AAMI Park

Thursday, August 30

Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Dragons v Sharks

WIN Stadium

9.50pm

Friday, August 31

Warriors v Raiders

Mt Smart Stadium

8.00pm

Warriors v Broncos

Mt Smart Stadium

5.00pm

Storm v Panthers

AAMI Park

9.50pm

Cowboys v Bulldogs

1300SMILES Stadium

5.00pm

Raiders v Eels

GIO Stadium

Panthers v Titans

Panthers Stadium

4.00pm

Sea Eagles v Wests Tigers

Lottoland

6.10pm

Sunday, April 1 Monday, April 2

Sunday, April 8

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Saturday, May 19

Sunday, May 20

Sunday, July 1

Saturday, July 14

Sunday, July 15

ROUND 12

ROUND 6

Saturday, April 14

Sunday, May 13 ROUND 11

ROUND 5

Saturday, April 7

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Saturday, June 30

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McDonald Jones Stadium

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Bulldogs v Rabbitohs

ANZ Stadium

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Sea Eagles v Storm

Lottoland

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Raiders v Cowboys

GIO Stadium

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Broncos v Warriors

Suncorp Stadium

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Dragons v Wests Tigers

UOW Jubilee Stadium

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CBus Super Stadium

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Saturday, August 25

Sunday, August 26

9.50pm

Broncos v Eels

Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

Friday, May 25

Raiders v Sea Eagles

GIO Stadium

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ROUND 19

Cowboys v Storm

1300SMILES Stadium

9.50pm

Thursday, July 19

Eels v Bulldogs

ANZ Stadium

9.50pm

Roosters v Titans

Central Coast Stadium

5.00pm

Friday, July 20

Sharks v Raiders

Southern Cross Grp Stadium

8.00pm

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Warriors v Rabbitohs

Mt Smart Stadium

7.30pm

Broncos v Panthers

Suncorp Stadium

9.50pm

Knights v Dragons

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Panthers v Dragons

Panthers Stadium

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Knights v Titans

McDonald Jones Stadium

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Titans v Cowboys

CBus Super Stadium

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McDonald Jones Stadium

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ANZ Stadium

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Eels v Roosters

ANZ Stadium

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Cowboys v Dragons

1300SMILES Stadium

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Bulldogs v Sharks

ANZ Stadium

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Warriors v Storm

Mt Smart Stadium

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Broncos v Sea Eagles

Suncorp Stadium

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Visit Redwoodtown’s newest fitness centre The doors have officially opened to Redwoodtown’s new health and fitness facility, XPotential, and if you haven’t visited yet, you can this Saturday during its open day from 10am 4pm.

The gym opened last month and has already received a very positive response, manager Rebecca Dalton-Harvey says.

“Our classes have been really popular and we’ve had people say they enjoy the new equipment and the air-conditioning

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There’s a range of classes available from low impact through to fast paced spin. For those wanting to workout alone, the brand new equipment installed is some of the latest models available including some that are new to Blenheim, Rebecca says.

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the Sparc Trainers which is a low impact, body resistance machine and then we have the Stair Climber which gives an amazing workout, where you can set yourself challenges.”

Staff are available to demonstrate how each machine works and can give advice and friendly encouragement.

If you have an existing membership with another gym, talk to the XPotential team and ask what deal they can do for you.

COURTNEY is relatively new to fitness but she is incredibly passionate about the industry and the opportunities it provides to help people better their well-being and feel great about themselves. Courtney thrives on working with people to acheive their goals and looks forward meeting them soon.

MARG is a dynamic fitness professional with a background in rehabilitation, group fitness and personal training, providing tailored fitness programmes to strengthen and tone, cardio and high-intensity training, and weigth-loss strategies. Marg will motivate and support you to achieve your health and fitness goals.

REBECCA has worked in the Fitness industry for over 20 years and is passionate about people and their well-being. She has competed in women’s body shaping for 12 years and enjoys working with people to help set goals, encourage and motivate them and see that they become the best they can be.

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Fishing in the Sounds with family and mates.

One of my best holidays was...

Visiting friends in the Oregon wine country.

One thing on my bucket list is...

To sit in a pub in Ireland and yarn with the locals.

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If I could, I would...

Have no niggly injuries and beat Pete Buscke at squash

What’s your favourite meal?

I love a good curry.

My guilty TV pleasure is ...

Breaking Bad.

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My parents used to say...

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gardening this week with Wally Richards

Dim light won’t help plants grow There are two sources of light: sunlight and man-made artificial light.

Normally these days such light comes from electricity using incandescent light bulbs, halogen, fluorescent and, more recently.

LED lighting.

Plants can grow in artificial light depending on the spectrum, which should be a combination of cool, white fluorescent with an incandescent light bulb, or Grolux Tubes, which are harder to find these days.

Plants need light to perform photosynthesis, by which green plants and certain other organisms use the energy of light to convert carbon dioxide and water into the simple sugar glucose.

In so doing, photosynthesis provides the basic energy source for virtually all organisms.

Oxygenic photosynthesis functions as a counterbalance to respiration: it takes in the carbon

dioxide produced by all breathing organisms and reintroduces oxygen into the atmosphere.

So here we have two of the most important aspects of plants.

They need/use light (sunlight) to produce carbohydrates (sugars) to grow and produce food for most living species and also convert CO2 into oxygen for all breathing creatures on land or in the sea.

Plants want sunlight but ultra violet light (UV) hampers their ability to achieve photosynthesis.

There are three types of UV, UVA, UVB and UVC. Sunlight spectrum is from 400700nm and is termed Photosymthetically Active Radiation (PAR).

This light is in the blue (400500nm) and red (600-700nm) spectrum.

When we look at a plant and see green, it is because the chlorophyll molecules in the plant absorb blue and red light and reflect other colours, resulting in the green

colour we see.

The intensity of light is important for maximizing the rate of photosynthesis. The optimal light level for photosynthesis is 10,000 lux.

Lux is a unit for measuring light intensity. Low light intensity lowers the rate of photosynthesis.

However, after reaching an intensity of 10,000 lux, there is no increase in the rate of photosynthesis.

Hopefully I have made my case: plants are receiving much less than the ideal (10,000 lux) of sunlight, and UVA and UVB are reducing the plant’s ability to convert the lesser light to carbohydrates.

Plants are not growing as they used to do in the past. (And the skies are very different to those of my young years.)

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The effect varies according to location, but world-wide it has been estimated to be in the order of a four per cent reduction over the three decades from 1960–1990.

Global dimming is thought to have been caused by an increase in particulates such as sulfate aerosols in the atmosphere due to human action geoengineering.

Most patents taken out in regards to geoengineering state sun or global dimming.

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Skin Awareness ClinicsTake the opportunity to have your skin checked today at the Marlborough Cancer Society’s annual skin awareness clinics. 2-7pm, Marlborough Convention Centre, 42A Alfred Street and 3-7pm, Union Parish Church, 40 Broadway, Picton. Entry by donation.

Renwick Arms Country Club Family Fishin’ Competition Family Fishin’ Competition with $10,000 + worth of prizes to be won. Today, Saturday and Sunday.

Omaka Maze Fun, mystery and maze, providing plenty of excitement for all ages. Today 5-8pm (last entry), Saturday 10am-8pm (last entry) and Sunday 10am-5pm (last entry). Dog Point Road, Omaka.

Friday Knockout Pool Tournament Open to anybody except 1st division players.

Come along learn the rules, some tactics, and maybe even improve your play. Limited to 16 people on a first come basis. Every Friday night at 7pm Clubs of Marlborough.

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 Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Golf Club Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship.

Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Heritage and Whaling Museum A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Museum Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

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

Detour Gallery Forest and Bird exhibition on until March 3.

Wednesday to Monday 11am-5pm and 11am3pm weekends. 67 Market Street.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

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Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Summer Concert Picton Enjoy the backdrop of the Picton Foreshore with live music and entertainment. From 2pm, Picton Foreshore.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Havelock Lions Shortest Month Market A variety of stalls including plants, clothing, wooden items, produce, preserves, books and much more. 9am-1pm, outside the Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock.

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Casino Night Waitohi under 15 rugby team, fundraiser for 2018 rugby tour of Fiji. Three auctions happening throughout the night. $25 entry includes nibbles and $10,000 funny money.

Doors open 6.30pm, starts at 7pm. Doors tickets available. Endeavour Park, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton.

Music In The Sounds Live music in the stunning Marlborough Sounds with Midge Mccleary, Sarah Brown and Steve Mitchell. Every Saturday until March 31, 1-10pm with free entry. Punga Cove Resort, Endeavour Inlet.

Marlborough Artisan Market Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday, 9am-1pm. The Quays, 2 High Street, Blenheim. Wet weather venue is the Alfred Street carpark building.

Summer Bootcamp With fun games, AB training sessions, HIIT sessions, to name a few, suitable for all fitness levels. $10 per person, children free.

10-10.45am, on every Saturday until March 3, 2018. Pollard Park, located on the left hand side of the tennis courts.

Millennium Public Art Gallery Exhibitions on show, ‘Whenua’ a substantial exhibition of art related to the land, on until March 18, and J.S Parker -The Poetry of Surfaces on until March 11. Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

EcoWorld EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Redwood Market 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park.

Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

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

Brooklyn Croquet Club Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm.

Come and have a go.

Sunday 25 Sports Tasman Marlborough Muddy Buddy The ultimate mud packed adventure. Tackle the 1km marked course in teams of two or more, or as a family. 1-4pm, $10-$35. Havelock Estuary, Mahakipawa Road, Havelock.

Tua Marina Rodeo A fantastic line up of entertainment, food and family fun. With carnival rides, children’s dress up competitions, vintage machinery display’s and bucking bulls and broncos. $5-$25 with Eftpos available. Gates open at 11pm and action kicks off at noon. Thomas Road, Tuamarina.

Country Music Concert Come along and enjoy an afternoon of country music. Gold coin collection to raise funds for Alzheimers Marlborough. 2-5pm Baden Powell Glade, Pollard Park.

Summer Concert Pollard Park Entertainment and live music from the Marlborough District Brass Band and the Maori Show Band ‘The Maori Side Steps’.

Refreshments available or bring a picnic. From 5pm, Churchill Glade, Pollard Park. If wet ASB Theatre Marlborough, 2 Hutcheson Street.

Marlborough Flyer Steam Train Super Sunday Special Experience a heritage steam journey from a bygone era, travelling between Picton and Blenheim. $12.50-$60.

Chess Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm.

Please bring your own board and pieces.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 9am-noon at the A&P Showgrounds. Grab yourself a delicious brunch, lots on offer.

Ulysses Club Ride Lunch ride to Murchison. 10am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

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 along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Picton Rail & Sail Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

Picton Foreshore.

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

74 Paynters Road.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Picton Table Tennis Meets at the Picton Little Theatre every Sunday and Tuesday, Dublin Street, 10am-noon. $3 bats, tea/coffee supplied. Adults only.

Saturday March 3,10am-2pm.

Kapa haka Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.

Upcoming Events Harvest Fair Rapaura School Country m.

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Situations vacant

Situations vacant

Literacy Marlborough are seeking expressions of interest from qualified, experienced adult literacy tutors.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT This is a four-on/four-off rotating roster 8.30am - 3pm.

If you enjoy working in a team environment and have a passion for the elderly, then we would like to hear from you.

Please email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz or call at reception for an application form.

Applications close 26/2/2018

Please email facilitymanager@ashwoodpark.co.nz or call at reception for an application form.

Timberlink is a highly successful and rapidly growing business, operating inAustralia and New Zealand. We have invested heavily in technology and capital improvement at our mills, and this is a great opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time.

Our New Zealand mill is situated in Blenheim and employs over 80 people. Our mill is located in the heart of Marlborough. Blenheim is one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand and only 30 minutes’drive from Picton!!

This region offers an abundance of adventure sports and activities.

Joining our dynamic team in Blenheim, there are vacancies for a number of production positions. No experience necessary, but you will have a strong work ethic, be reliable, flexible and willing to learn.

2018 Grape Harvest Tractor & Harvester Drivers Vintage Harvesters operates a modern fleet of harvesters and tractors throughout the Marlborough District.

We are looking for experienced harvester and tractor drivers. You will need a minimum of a class 1 driver’s licence for tractor driving and a wheels endorsement for harvester driving.

We anticipate work will commence approximately midMarch and finishing mid-April. Drivers must be available for extended hours and weekends.

Please phone the office on 578 5300, text Jason Tripe on 027 043 427 12421 or email admin@jtcvit.co.nz www.vintageharvesters.co.nz

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE AM shift and PM shift Call in to Night & Day for an application form.

What Timberlink can offer you: • Pathways through structured on the job and off the job training • Excellent working conditions • Opportunity to work with an experienced and dedicated team Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applicants with the RIGHT TO WORK in New Zealand to apply (NZ residency or a valid NZ work VISA).

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to ksherriff@timberlinknz.co.nz. Please note that applications close by Friday 2nd March 2018. www.timberlinknz.co.nz

Forklift Driver Timberlink is a highly successful and rapidly growing business, operating inAustralia and New Zealand. We have invested heavily in technology and capital improvement at our mills, and this is a great opportunity to join our company at a very exciting time.

60 Main St Blenheim

Looking for a motivated Automotive Technician with excellent mechanical skills.

Warrent of Fitness certification would be an advantage.

Extra consideration will be given to applicants who have excellent customer service.

For information about the position please eamil onestopblenheim@xtra.co.nz or call Dan on 579 2000 or 0274112074.

Forklift Drivers We have vacancies at our Havelock Wharf processing plant for suitable people to assist with the dispatch and grading of our product.

The position includes forklift driving, making up orders and assisting with the grading plant operations.

The successful applicant would be required to work day shift (7.30am-4pm with some overtime) and have the ability to prioritise work and be motivated to work independently and within a team.

Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applicants with the RIGHT TO WORK in New Zealand to apply (NZ residency or a valid NZ work VISA).

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to ksherriff@timberlinknz.co.nz. Please note that applications close by Friday 2nd March 2018. www.timberlinknz.co.nz

Available shift times are 6pm to 6am and 6am to 6pm, six nights/days per week.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

Please note a valid forklift licence with F endorsement and Certified in Powered Industrial Lift Trucks (forklifts) is essential for this role.

Modern, easy care Up to $550,000 Families $450 - $550,000 and up to $750,000 Retirees $500 - $650,000

Considering selling next week, next month?

Call Debbie in confidence today!

Debbie Webster 03 578 3760 • 021 797 454 debbie.webster@mikepero.com 6 Bythell Place (next to Scotch Wine Bar)

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Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

VINEYARD FOR SALE

SAUVIGNON BLANC: LOWER WAIRAU GROVETOWN MARLBOROUGH Expressions of interest are sought for the purchase of a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard on 2 titles in a desired area of Marlborough. Total area 26.31ha Front Block • Lot 1 DP331708 – 15.9ha Planted to Sauvignon Blanc in 2003 MS on 3309 & Schwarzmann 26,129 vines @ 2.7m x 2.1m [14.8ha planted] Last vintage contracted 2019 • 3 bedroom farm house • Double garage – detached • 3 Bay Goldpine implement shed, bunded chemical shed and concrete wash down pad, pump shed.

Back Block • Lot 2 DP331708 – 10.41ha • Planted to Sauvignon Blanc in 2003 MS on 3309 & Schwarzmann 15,796 vines @ 2.7m x 2.1m [9.0ha planted] Last vintage contracted 2019 Both properties have operated under yield caps. ** Water is supplied via a bore on Lot 1 under resource consent UO31091 to take 416m3 for the irrigation of 26ha of grapes on Lots 1 & 2. (Consent expiry 31 Oct 2034) Responses to the vendors Solicitor: Hardy-Jones Clark P.O.Box 646 Blenheim Attn : Andrew Finch Deadline date for offers 16 March 2018.

Lifestyle Business for sale

Automotive Technician

Our New Zealand mill is situated in Blenheim and employs over 80 people. We currently have a vacancy at our Blenheim mill for a Forklift Driver.

Essential criteria: • Experience loading and unloading trucks • Relevant forklift operation experience • Excellent communication skills • Basic administration skills

Townhouse/units $280 - $320,000 First home buyers $340- $400,000 Couples $600 - $700,000

Business for sale

Hourly rate ranges from $19-$23.50 depending on experience.

Applications close 26/2/2018

Positions Available!!!

property wanted

Demand remains high, multi offers continue and I have many unsatisfied customers

Please contact jane@literacymarlborough.org.nz

Fulltime position.

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If you hold NZCATT (cert in tertiary teaching) or NCALNE Voc or wish to upskill to later.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

Friday February 23, 2018

Suitable applicants should be physically fit and able to work with minimal supervision.

Forklift experience preferred but full training is available. Must have full car drivers licence.

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, 3 Rangitane Drive, Havelock Wharf, Havelock.

www.talleys.co.nz

The Marlborough franchise of GroutPro is offered for immediate sale.

GroutPro is one of three complimentary franchises offered by the award winning ProGroup – Property Improvements Specialists. Since 2008, GroutPro has become a household name in the maintenance and restoration of tiled areas in the home or commercial property.

Our 35 GroutPro franchisees enjoy a fantastic lifestyle while operating their own highly profitable business in their own community.

GroutPro has been operating in the Marlborough region since 2012 and has a strong presence in the area. As well as tile restoration services, GroutPro franchisees also have full access to the GarageCarpetPro suite of products and services at no additional cost.

• The ProGroup offers one of the lowest fixed franchise fee structures around with no royalties on earnings.

Typical earnings of $2500+/wk.

• GroutPro has little competition for the services offered.

• Nationwide TV advertising ensures brand awareness and enquiry generation.

If you are sick of the daily commute, or the hassles of corporate life, and would like an opportunity to be your own boss, working your own hours in your local area, with great income potential, and little competition, this business could be perfect for you. No experience is necessary as full training is provided.

The business is being sold as a going concern with all existing tools and stock, with full training included in the purchase price (excluding travel and accommodation in Auckland). A fully sign-written vehicle is also available via negotiation.

Expressions of interest at $39,950 plus GST (if any) welcomed.

Contact Duane Moul (ProGroup General Manager) on 022 4776477, or duane.m@theprogroup.co.nz for further information.

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Friday February 23, 2018 Public Notices

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Situations vacant

Public Notices

Lost French Cream Queen Duvet Cover Scallop Detailed edging please call 03 5778874

Experienced Thai Cook A Thai restaurant in Picton is looking for an experienced Thai Cook.

Garage Sales

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Adult Beginners Badminton In a Fun, Friendly Environment On Monday 26 February only from 7pm-8.30pm

SALES

—Monday Club Nights—

FAULKL AND Drive, Sunday 25th, 8am. All household items including a quilting sewing machine.

Seniors start on 5 March at 7-9pm Held every Monday except on Public Holidays All welcome

—Club AGM—

68 BLICKS Lane, Springlands. Saturday 24th, 9am12 p m. B o o k s , clothes, toys and bric-a-brac.

Monday 12 March at 7.30pm All events held at St Mary’s Hall Cnr Hodson & Francis Streets, Blenheim Ph Mike or Anna on 579 1954 Email: blenheimshuttlers@gmail.com www.sportsground.co.nz/blenheimbadminton

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The More FM Beach Day was held on Sunday at Whites Bay and was a huge success.

The 30degree heat brought families out to enjoy the water and sand and to take part in the Peter Ray Homes Sandcastle Competition and the MTF Beach Dig. The winner of the lucky $500 tag was Picton teenager Dylan Enderson. It was Dylan’s idea to go along to the event and instead of wanting to spend the money on himself, he says he wants to put it towards the family holiday to visit his older brother in the UK.

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

mr green BE YOUR OWN BOSS For a very small investment and great returns Secure your future Join the largest lawnmowing/gardening franchise In Marlborough with 10 franchisees

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Alterations and Repairs

Nu-Look Clothing Quality tailoring at competitive prices

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Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267 Same day service Blenheim

Marshlands Pony Club

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12th March 2018 at 6.30pm Upstairs at Raupo’s (Saveur)

All welcome.

Dog Agility 6 March 2018 Phone Jillie

03 570 5584 work wanted

PAINTER

Wallpapering NO GST Labour only Free Quotes Ph Gavin 0210 8656 568

church notice Georgia McConnachie and son Riley competing in the Peter Ray Homes sandcastle competition.

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service Sunday -10am Family Service Sunday - 5.30pm A colourful, interactive all age service in the hall.

Thursday - 10am Communion Service

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

In Memoriam Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The MORE FM Beach Dig was a huge hit with people of all ages digging to find a tag to win a prize.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

72 High Street, Blenheim, email office@blenheimsun.co.nz or phone 577 7868.

Candidates should be able to cook Thai dishes, including deserts and have some vegetable carving skills.

At least 3 years experience preferred.

Candidates should be hard working, organised and have some Thai language ability.

Phone 021 084 54176

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Death Notices BATCHELOR, Owen Vincent: February 17, 2018 BROWN, Dorothy Jane: February 11, 2018 COOPER, Murray Leicester: February 16, 2018 GAWITH, Shirley Lindsay (formerly Woodman) (nee Grant): February 12, 2018 LOACH, Elaine Margaret: February 20, 2018 SMITH, Betty Iris: February 18, 2018 death notices

MULDER, Anthonie Josephus Jacobus (Tony): Passed away peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village on Sunday February 18 2018. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Maria, loved father and father-inlaw of Margo, Carolyn, Anthony, Stephen, Sarah and Belinda, and special grandad to Sam, Alex, Abigail, George, Charlotte, Sophi, Olivia, Talaina, Emily, Madeleine and Lachy. The family would sincerely like to thank the staff of Springlands Lifestyle Village, Hospice Marlborough and Wairau Hospital for their compassion, understanding and wonderful care. A private family service to celebrate Tony’s life was held on Wednesday February 21st.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 In Memoriam

NEWMAN, Craig Anthony: 13.08.1976 - 25.02.2006. Always remembered with love. From Mum, Gary, the late Janice and family xxx.

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Births This Week Anker Chloe Leigh Born February 12, 2018 Braunstein Shekinah Esther Rose Born February 3, 2018 Nicholls Johnny Michael Born January 29, 2018 Mitchell Theo Roy Born February 1, 2018

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Friday February 23, 2018

sport

Sport

sports talk

inbrief

With Jacob Page

The emotive cricket column They say never write a column angry because it’s like being married and going to bed with the same mindset - no good can come of it.

Well, I’ll break the rule for hopefully therapeutic benefits.

When it comes to cricket, I’m a curmudgeon trapped in a 28-yearold body.

I like test cricket and don’t care for the crash and bash cash-cow that is twenty20 cricket.

Rarely do I watch the short form but when I do I try not to become emotionally invested in the outcome.

I broke that rule on Friday night, persuaded by a sterling batting

effort from the Black Caps which resulted in what I’ll call an embarrassing bowling and fielding performance.

Defending 243 against a powerful Australian batting line-up on the postage stamp Eden Park, short boundaries and all.

The bowlers looked bereft of ideas, and for Blenheim’s Ben Wheeler, it was a performance best forgotton.

Wheeler went for 64 runs off 3.1 overs before he was ejected from the bowling crease for two full toss deliveries over the waist of batsmen.

I played cricket with Wheeler

during my time in Blenheim, I was hopeless, he was a star but that effort may have long lasting scars.

Watching 488 runs in 39 overs leaves me cold, I want a competition between bat and ball and T20 won’t offer me that.

The Black Caps need a mindshift, our bowlers look below par when under real pressure and our fielding has always been decent but dropped catches have haunted our 2018 so far.

I’ve tried to keep this column relatively constructive as opposed to negative but sometimes a spade needs to be called a spade.

I never have thought the 2017/18

Former local netballer steps up

Black Caps were the best in history - there are too many weaknesses to match with the good.

I spent $6000 getting to the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne on short notice three years ago.

That Black Caps side got my money and they deserved it this team does not.

There is a difference between being a fan and a cheerleader.

Nights like last Friday distinguish them very well.

Yes, the Aussies batted superbly but deep down, we should know that not being able to defend 243 in 20 overs is simply unacceptable.

Athletes return from Challenge Wanaka World Championships in Denmark in July.

Challenge Wanaka is New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival with over 2500 participants of all ages and abilities from around the world.

Internationally recognised as the “World’s Most Scenic Triathlon” it features both half (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run) and full (3.8km swi m, 180k m bi ke, 42.2km run) distance events for individuals and teams plus the Aquabike (3km swim, 120km bike).

was Shanay Harvey, from Blenheim.

The first family team was Tom’s Terminators, from Nelson, and the first individual in the over-60 event was Colin McMahon, from Blenheim.

“The group that won the family event last year came back this year and won the same event again,” Dianne says.

Competitors do a 3km kayak, 8km bike, 4km runwalk, and 50m swim for the classic.

Blustery conditions on Saturday afternoon made

The Blenheim Badminton Club is inviting people to come and have a go on Monday night. Club members will be at St Mary’s Church Hall from 7pm to provide advice. Just wear soft shoes with non-marking soles, club member Anna Reed says.

“Anyone can play badminton,” Anna says. “We cater for all levels. It’s good fun, so come and have a go. We’ll provide the equipment and show you how to play.”

Super saloon titles go to local drivers Eastern States Speedway held a well attended two-day racing meeting last weekend.

Two of the major races were the South Island Super Saloons Champs where local driver Shane McIntyre won the title, and the Vertex Cup for Super Saloons where another local driver, Pete Dixon won the round.

Club president Stu Coutts says it was great to see two out of three local super saloon drivers win, as well as the large crowds that gathered to watch.

2018 Forrest Graperide Local athlete Paul Sell who was exhausted but elated at his second placing at the Challenge Wanaka event at the weekend. Photo provided.

Good crowd for Sounds triathlon 10 year event

By Bill McElhinney The popular family-focused Waitaria Bay triathlon celebrated a successful decade with a record turnout at the weekend.

“We had a great group of participants and spectators from all age groups,” organiser Dianne Dixon says.

Dianne’s husband, John, started the triathlon in 2008 and it now attracts regular groups from as far away as Motueka and Nelson.

The first man home in the individual event was Martyn Birch, from Blenheim.

The first individual woman

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the kayak leg challenging, and one competitor had to be pulled out of the water after tipping out.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the tri a social event was held in the Waitaria Bay Hall on Saturday evening.

John and Dianne are now stepping down as the organisers and are hoping others will step up to ensure the event continues.

“You don’t even have to live here to do this,” Dianne says. “With email these days you could organise it from Agnes and Emma Takacs at the Waitaria Bay just about anywhere.”

Triathlon.

The 2018 Forrest GrapeRide is set for April 7 and entry numbers are up 40 per cent on the same time last year.

There are still places available in the field, but organisers say not to leave it too late as the cut off sits at 2500.

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Thomas who did the half team event placing 16th in the female team section and Ray Scott in the Full Team event, placing sixth in the male team section.

This year Challenge Wanaka hosted two New Zealand National Championships, the Challenge Wanaka Half which is the Long Distance National Championships and the new Aquabike event, also a National Championships event, with eligible competitors able to qualify for a spot in both events at the ITU

Former Marlborough Girls’ College netballer, Malia Manoa is a newcomer to the new-look Hellers Mainland Beko Squad, and the first player from Mainland’s ‘Baby Beko’ squad to take the step up to the Beko Netball League.

Baby Beko was established in 2017 to allow talented school players the opportunity to receive extra support, not only to develop their on-court performance but a well-rounded sport/school balance.

The Beko Netball League was introduced in 2016 with the aim of developing talent in New Zealand. This year’s final will be played on July 29.

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By Celeste Alexander Four local athletes have returned from the Challenge Wanaka event at the weekend, including Paul Sell who placed second overall in the Aquabike category.

Paul competed in the 3km swim and 120km bike event and is thrilled with his second place efforts.

Other local athletes were Sean Martin who completed the Challenge Wanaka Half (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run) placing 21st, Anna

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Friday February 23, 2018

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