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By Celeste Alexander “Santa will be coming down our chimney, into our fireplace where the wood goes,” an excited three-year-old Taylor Rayner says.

It will be the first year that Santa visits Taylor and her siblings Cullum and Bella at their new house in Blenheim, but she has plenty of candy canes waiting for him when he does.

Asked what the family will be doing this Christmas, Taylor’s great-grandmother Joy Croft says it’s tradition for the family to come together throughout the day.

Joy has five great grandchildren and six grandchildren who are in Blenheim, Australia, Christchurch and England she says.”

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Havelock group holding Christmas in the Park

By Bill McElhinney Blenheim has a successful Christmas in the Park every year, and a group of Havelock locals have now decided to have their own event.

“A group of us got talking about it and decided to stage a Havelock event,” one of the organisers, Ced Seatter says.

So on Sunday at 6pm you can rock up to the Havelock Domain with a chair or a rug for a Christmas treat.

“The Lions Club, which has been supporting this

event, are doing a sausage sizzle,” Ced says.

“The first half will be fun Christmas songs – Rocking Around the Christmas Tree and the like.

“Then our Anglican Vicar, Susan Howarth, will lead a more reflective time during which we’ll sing more traditional Christmas carols.

“If the weather isn’t great, we’ll hold it in the town hall,” Ced says.

“So come along on Sunday and enjoy a free community event, It’ll help you get in the The Havelock Christmas carollers. Back row: Ced Seatter and Rick Edmonds. right mood for Christmas!” Front:, Suzie Edmonds,Val Seatter and Carol Cullimore. Absent: Kim Weatherhead, Mike Cullimore and Sam Edmonds.

Lifejackets upgrade here next month

By Bill McElhinney Su m mer’s here a nd t he Marlborough Sounds are beckoning boaties.

Have you checked your lifejackets?

If you still have an old, damaged or out-of-date lifejacket, there’s some good news on the way.

The Coastguard’s Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign is back again this summer, and their van will be heading to Marlborough Watercraft on Sunday, January 6, from 8am-11am.

“Lifejackets save lives, but old lifejackets are no good in an emergency,” says Coastguard CEO Patrick Holmes.

“Lifejackets that are over 10 years old should be replaced even if they look OK. Seawater, sun

and general wear and tear impact how effective they are and many old lifejackets won’t even float, which is a serious concern in an emergency.

“Worryingly, many people are also still using lifejackets filled with kapok – a fluffy plant fibre similar to cotton which can absorb water. These lifejackets are extremely dangerous so if you have one, destroy it immediately and replace it with a new, modern one.”

The Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign provides an easy and accessible way for people to Time for an upgrade? The Old4New Lifejackets van will be in Blenheim on check their lifejackets are up to January 6. scratch, and replace them if they Old4New van with lifejackets that over 10,000 old or damaged lifearen’t,” Patrick says. are 30, 40 and even 50 years old, jackets have been traded in and Sue Tucker, Old4New commu- New Zealanders needs to be aware upgraded, meaning thousands of nity ambassador agrees. “Each that lifejackets don’t last a lifetime.” Kiwis are now safer out on the year we have people come to the Since the inception of Old4New, water.

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Playground upgrade Pollard Park playground improvements are underway with phase one of the upgrade completed in time for summer.

Council Reserves and Amenities Manager Jane Tito said Pollard Park is one of Marlborough’s premier destination playgrounds and the new equipment and improvements reflect that.

“The playground now features new safety matting underneath a repurposed swing set. The matting surface has also been laid under the adventure area.”

A new liberty swing, which allows those with disabilities to participate in play, is another feature of the playground.

No online voting next year

Mark and Angela Wilton’s yellow house that is on the corner of Cleghorn and Redwood Streets.

House shines bright

By Megan Connolly You might be surprised how many lights it takes to light up a house like a Christmas tree.

There are around 25,000 lights that go on and around Mark and Angela Wilton’s yellow house that is on the corner of Cleghorn and Redwood Street.

There are 5000 lights on the roof alone.

Mark and Angela have been decorating their house with all things Christmas for around 15 years now.

But it hasn’t always been as big as it is today.

They started out with only a few silhouettes in the window.

“I’ve always been a Christmas person,” Mark says.

Mark does the whole project by himself and uses his free time to complete the project.

It takes Mark six weeks to put them up around his house but a lot of what he can do depends largely on the weather.

This year with the amount of rain Blenheim has seen, it added an extra two weeks onto his task.

But something as simple as rain couldn’t wash away Mark’s Christmas spirit.

“It’s my way of giving back to the community,” Mark says.

The local community certainly loves their work. The couple finds

Christmas cards, chocolate or candy canes in their letterbox given to them by thankful strangers.

“I’d love to see more houses doing it,” Angela says.

It’s no easy task to take them down either, Mark says.

“It doesn’t feel like Christmas without them up,” Angela says.

Their light display will be shining until the end of the month.

Christmas lights are also displayed at the following addresses: • Caretakers Cottage - Brayshaw Park (9-11pm) • Girling’s Drapery, Beavertown shops.

• Brayshaw Park, Arthur Baker Place.

• 9 Page Street.

• 12 Avery Place, conservatory, open to the public.

• 30 Westhaven Place.

• 18 Gill Crescent.

• 115 Alfred Street.

• 10a Old Renwick Road.

• 11 Endeavour Street (open for walk throughs between 8pm and 11pm).

• Corner of Redwood and Cleghorn Streets.

• Page Street.

• 63 Leefield Street.

• 6 Purkiss Street.

• Hope Drive.

• Muller Road between Redwood Street and Scott Street • Hilton Place.

Online voting for next years local body elections will not go ahead.

The Marlborough District Council and nine other local bodies have decided not to trial the online voting system because of the high cost involved.

The MDC recognises online voting is an option in the future that could increase future voter turnout.

The working party comprises councils from Auckland, Gisborne District, Hamilton City, Marlborough District, Matamata-Piako District, Palmerston North City, Selwyn District, Tauranga City Council and Wellington City.

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Cash awards will help students with studies

By Bill McElhinney Seven bright young Marlborough students received a cash boost last week to assist them with tertiary studies.

Gareth Jones, chief financial officer for Marlborough Lines, presented the awards, which this year are worth a total of $34,000.

The awards were established in the early 1990s when Marlborough Lines recognised there was no acknowledgement in Marlborough for high achievers who were intending to continue their studies at tertiary level.

The awards were established in 1991 and since then nearly 200 students have received awards.

The awards are presented at the end of the school year to students in the final year of their secondary schooling.

The awards recognise excellence in the students’ endeavours and are cash prizes to be used for higher education.

Awa rd recipients a re selected by Marlborough secondary schools, independent of Marlborough Lines.

The recipients of this year’s Marlborough Lines Tertiary Study Awards, and their intended studies are: Steven Simpson, Marlborough Boys’ College Dux, health sciences at Otago University. Joshua Webb, Marlborough Boys’ College Proxime Accessit, commerce degree majoring in economics at Canterbury University.

Ella Geris, Marlborough Girls’ College Dux, conjoint Bachelor’s degree in Law and Arts majoring in political science at Victoria University.

Milly Burfoot, Marlborough Girls’ College Proxime Accessit, Health Sciences at Otago

The Marlborough Lines Tertiary Study Awards recipients. Back row: Finn Drabsch, Tom Foley, Steven Simpson, Joshua Webb. Front: Milly Burfoot, Ella Geris, Martinett Gouw.

University. Finn Drabsch, Queen Charlotte College Dux, engineering at Canterbury University.

Tom Foley, Queen Charlotte College Proxime

Accessit, communication studies at Otago University. Martinett Gouws, Rai Valley Area School Dux, vet science at Massey University.

Keep you and your money safe this festive season

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“While many of us are rushing to get ready for Christmas, fraudsters are also busy trying to access our bank accounts.

They’re always looking for opportunities to steal our money, especially when we let our guard down,” New Zealand Bankers’ Association acting chief executive Antony Buick-Constable says.

“So when you’re Christmas shopping or catching up with friends and family, take care online and when you’re out

using your card.”

If you’re using your card to pay for gifts, or out on the town, here are some tips to help keep your money safe: • Guard your card. Make sure you know where it is at all times.

• Protect your PIN. Never tell anyone your PINs or passwords – not even the Police, bank staff, friends or family.

• Cover up. When entering your PIN number at ATMs and payment terminals, shield the PIN pad with your other hand.

When shopping and banking online:

• Only make payments on secure websites with a padlock symbol in the address bar.

• Don’t share your bank account login details, or password with anyone – not in person, online, over the phone, or in emails or texts.

• Use two-factor authentication (2FA) where available.

It provides an extra layer of protection on top of your password.

• Avoid public computers and Wi-Fi, e.g. in cafés and libraries.

They may not be secure.

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Keep safe on the water this summer The Harbourmaster’s patrol vessels are out on the water this summer to promote safe boating and compliance with navigation bylaws.

Keep an eye out this year for the Harbours’ Team jet ski, which will also be in action as part of a campaign to encourage the safe and considerate use of jet skis in the Sounds and on the Wairau River.

Water skiers will be pleased to see the new ski access lane in Ngakuta Bay. Harbourmaster Luke Grogan said in a bid to enhance safety in Ngakuta, the lane has been adjusted slightly to the north and east, and some moorings have been relocated.

“We also added two more yellow five-knot marker buoys to alert people to the high risk areas where exceeding five knots is dangerous.

The lane will be marked by an orange and black post on the shore and orange and black buoys in the water.

“Over the summer our patrol vessel will make regular visits to ensure people understand the ski lane changes,” Luke said.

The Harbourmaster’s focus is always on safe speed for recreational and commercial vessels, particularly in busy marinas, mooring and swimming areas, bays and beaches.

These are marked by yellow fiveknot buoys, so there’s no excuse for not slowing down to a courteous, safe speed. If you do get caught speeding you can expect a fine. The yellow five knot marker buoys have also been used to mark the high risk area between Picton Marina and the Snout.

Like last year, there will be fuel vouchers to give away to every boat which takes part in our safe boating survey. The survey is run nationwide to better understand the most pressing safety issues on the water, region by region. If you see our patrol boats on the water, wave us down for a chat and share your views about maritime safety.

Don’t forget to prep your gear, check the weather and know the rules. Happy boating!

For more about the Harbours Team visit: www.marlborough.govt.nz/ environment/harbours’

A dog is for life, not just for Christmas Puppies are cute and cuddly and lots of fun but they are also a big commitment. Before you get a puppy it’s a good idea to consider how a new pet may fit into your family.

If you’re getting a puppy for Christmas there are some important things to remember: •Provide a safe, securely fenced area •Make sure your puppy gets regular exercise and has the required vaccinations before socialising with other dogs •Provide plenty of shade, shelter, food and fresh water •Never leave a dog in a parked vehicle in hot weather •Early socialisation and training is essential to becoming a well-mannered dog and great companion.

Remember that all puppies

New Opaoa Bridge update Construction on the new Opaoa River Bridge, which will improve safety and journey times on State Highway 1, is now underway. Over the next few months much of the work will be carried out away from the main road, so traffic won’t be affected – great news for summer motorists.

The bridge construction phase begins with ground improvements. Piers and abutments on the north and south sides will be built first, followed by the bridge beams

and deck.

The first stage of the project, which is now complete, involved the relocation of telecommunication and power cables, and the installation of sheet piles on both sides of the bridge. The NZ Transport Agency thanks road users for their patience over the past two months while this preparation work was carried out.

The $21 million project is due to be completed in mid-2020, including road realignment and

landscaping. The old bridge, a Heritage NZ Category 1 Heritage Place, will be retained for pedestrians and cyclists.

Planning for the project started in 2015, with investigations showing the existing bridge, built in 1917, was too narrow and unsuitable for current traffic, particularly heavy vehicles, and vulnerable in an earthquake.

For more information, visit www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/ new-opaoa-river-bridge

Reservoir up and running over three months old must be registered and microchipped. If you already have two dogs you will need a property licence.

Contact Animal Control, Ph: 03 520 9033, email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz or visit 56 Main Street, Blenheim.

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

If you live alone, try not to spend the whole day by yourself this Christmas. Get together with a friend and share a meal, exchange gifts, or head along to one of the local Christmas Day services.

Age Concern staff work year round to connect the elderly with their community through their Accredited

Visiting Service.

Here are some of their tips for making contact, and alleviating the feeling of isolation, during the holiday season.

• Invite your older neighbour to share a meal or a cup of tea with you • Pop over with a handmade card from a child • Ring your neighbour to wish them happy holidays • Pop over with a jar of homemade jam or pickles.

The Wither Hills reservoir is back up and running again after receiving a $2 million refit.

With work completed just in time for summer, the 5,600 cubic metre reservoir will be able to supply Witherlea residents. Work on the reservoir, located south of Weld Street, has included structural remediation of external walls,

internal concrete surfaces, the floor slab and reservoir roof. Pipework was also replaced as part of the project.

Council Project Engineer Mark Power said the work to upgrade the 1970s, 36-metre diameter structure, will ensure it is fit for purpose for another 50 years.

Christmas recycling There’s lots to recycle at this time of the year but please don’t overload the crate, especially if there’s a breeze. If it’s windy, place your black refuse bag on top of the recycling crate to provide extra weight to hold down any loose items.

Remember, your crate should not be overflowing any and extra should not be left on the pavement - our collection trucks can only pick

up the contents of one crate per household.

While Christmas wrapping paper can be recycled, shiny foil wrapping paper cannot - it has a plastic content that is not suitable for recycling so please don’t include it in your crate.

For more information about rubbish collections and transfer station opening hours go to https:// www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/recyclingand-resource-recovery

Community News What’s on over summer Want to know what’s on in Marlborough over the holidays? You can find

everything you need to know about events and activities over the summer at www. follow-me.co.nz You can also

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The Sun Redwood Pass Rd Very short sighted of council to close off road.

Another earthquake will happen or major slip could occur blocking roads south.

Very little benefit to the property owners.

Council should be looking into more roads such as paving Molesworth.

Aerobatics Funny to read about the aerobatic complaints.

Maybe they missed the part in the sales contract about living next to Omaka.

Over priced homes in a bad location. At least it will keep you from thinking about the dump and pyrolis? plant that is coming

Poor reindeer Driving through town over the weekend I saw the lovely Reindeer and it gave me warm fuzzies.. THEN to learn some numb nuts thought they had the right to damage them.

What is wrong with you... I hope you get what you deserve

Reindeer vandals

Slow down Getting across the Redwood Street pedestrian crossing with my 3 y/o the other week, I was wondering if we were invisible while standing, waiting patiently for someone to stop.

Six plus cars sped past either mouthing ‘oops’ or looking straight ahead as if they hadn’t seen us!

Lucky, a big truck decided he had an extra 20 seconds to spare & let us over.

Crossing back was just the same!

Check out the Xmas tree at the Blenheim rowing sheds. !!!

Look out for Christmas Thank you to the decorators of the ‘A frame Look Out’ on the Wither Hills walkway.

I’m sure it looks lovely at night.

Thanks MDC Thank you to the Marlborough District Council for erecting the excellent signs down the Taylor River reserve telling the cyclists to warn people of their approach and for people not to linger on the path talking.

I do hope people will take heed of this advice as on numerous occasions while I have been dog walking my dog has nearly been taken by a cyclist from behind who doesn’t slow down or give warning of their approach.

Penguin death The guy that ran over the penguin in Timaru deliberately and killed it. You are the scum of the earth. Hope you are caught.

Sad for Grace parents The poor family of murdered UK tourist..life for a life. NZ certainly not safe anymore.

A lot of nasty people out there. We are too soft on sentences here.

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Change of name for Opawa river bridge. Been done for over six months.

Lived here all my many years.

That’s how we spelt it. To me. That’s how it is spelt.

Ninety percent of people asked to spell it now, would get it wrong.

Our generation had to learn so much, starting from decimal currency.

Now they want to teach us another language.

What a good fundraiser could be had if some organization had a stall in town for Christmas wrapping.

It can be such a chore especially for the time poor.

So a donation for a gift to be wrapped after purchase would be a winner!

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Christmas tree

You miserable people that wreaked the Renwick/airport bus reindeer.

It has now been almost four months, put call Catch them and make them pay to fix it. each month and now MDC staff break for Xmas.

Are they waiting for K Mart to open in March Impressive lights first or the wine festival?

More lights on homes for Xmas up Hope Drive and Lester place. Also Hilton place and De This logical service appears to have confused Castro area. Nearly every home in Hilton Pl. them or is there a taxi/shuttle/uber objection.

Looks awesome Very impressive.

Further on , there is Hilton Place , (off De Casro Drive) which is so awesome. Nearly every More planes to come To the silly woman who bought a house near house in the street is lit up.

Looks so amazing. Plus there’s the one in an airport and.then complains about the noise.

Endeavour St. Must take hours. for people to Sell now because the Super Hornet fighters do their places up. Just love the moving Santa are coming in April and you haven’t heard in the backyard in the house in Endeavour St. anything yet or are you going to try and stop Marlbarians enjoying an afternoons Hanging out the toilet. And he moves.

Worth going to have a look at as well as all enjoyment. the others.

You have a Merry Xmas.

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International evidence proves it needs to be raised back to 20, teens cannot handle it.

The Coroner, Enforcement , LTSA and medical experts say ‘save our kids and others lives now!’

But politicians typically say ‘Let them keep dying, it’s all about election underage votes, stats and our political futures, we’ll look later.’

HEY, sycophants, just do it, your selfish complacency endangers all caring families right now.

Mayors meeting We hope the local MP's monthly viticulture meeting is not just about filling the CBD space vacant above his office, but, about the huge objection to the tip pyrolosis plant.

His support in opposition to this health hazard is deafening!

Yeah right-elections are acoming, and the new upmarket subdivision next door continues to expand. Let's have some 'transparency' and not behind closed door chats!

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Sad and disgusting To everyone out there, for Grace from England, sadly found murdered, just disgusting, it happens too much round NZ. Grace was a lovely friendly young lady AND too trusting.

For this type of crime, the death penalty is what’s needed!!

Dump fees ok Marlborough bonus Very quietly under the PM's 'kindness' dogma, she is about to sign over all this country's immigrant/refugee/detainee quota to a United Nation committee.

Determining how many arrive, any time, devoid of who or where from, with instant citizenship/benefits.

Australia, the USA and numerous others have refused to sign, but comrade Ardern says "come in".

Europes crime wave is about to hit here!

Don't believe me, then check objection petition.

Poor signage CourierPost it would be a good idea to have a sign at Redwood/ McCartney St corner pointing the way so people know it’s down that street.

Expensive dump fees and other fairy tales.

Someone blamed high dump fees for the sly dumping along the river.

That comment was truly rubbish.

I took two sofas to the resource centre. Weight 130kg. Cost $16.20, that’s twelve and a half cents a kg.!

And what’s more the staff there are friendly and helpful. So please don’t make lame excuses for those antisocial misfits that trash our rivers.

Wandering cats We had a cat coming into our house at night eating our cats food.

We purchased a cat door that reads her microchip.

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Question: What’s top of your favourite Christmas dinner menu?

Andrea Boock PAK’nSAVE Blenheim Hot ham, new potatoes, beetroot and asparagus, finished off with strawberries and brandy snaps for dessert.

Katrina Whiteside Sun Newspaper Roast lamb with roasted potatoes and afterwards, loads of fresh berries.

Ashley Shore Blenheim New World Glazed ham is always a winner!

Jo Lane Marlborough Youth Trust The breakfast! Croissants with bacon and banana and my mother-in-law makes an amazing steamed pudding.

Tamzin Henderson Henderson’s Ltd Roast lamb, new potatoes and Nana’s homemade jelly and ice cream.

Russ Smith Community constable I’m fond of butterflied leg of lamb on the BBQ and ambrosia is one of my favourite desserts.

Free buses to celebrations Marlborough chews data Marlborough’s New Year’s Eve celebration, Ignite Marlborough is being held in Picton again with fantastic entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.

This is a free event for the whole family to enjoy, what’s more there will be free bus transport from Blenheim to Picton and return. However seats must be booked in ad-

vance as people cannot take the bus without a ticket.

To book seats for adults and children, visit www. eventbrite.com and search for ‘Ignite Marlborough’.

The pick up point will be Seymour Square, Blenheim to Picton i-site (same points for return).

DEPARTURES: 7.00pm ex Blenheim to

Picton 7.30pm ex Blenheim Picton 8.30pm ex Blenheim Picton 9.30pm ex Blenheim Picton RETURN: 10.00pm ex Picton Blenheim 12.30pm ex Picton Blenheim

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The rapid growth of broadband data use in Marlborough shows no sign of slowing, with latest figures showing a massive increase in demand.

Figures just released by Chorus continue to show that the average Marlborough home used 177GB of broadband data in November 2018 compared to 130GB in 2017, a 36.2 percent increase.

The figure 194GB is the equivalent of watching 59 hours of content on Netflix each month.

“People’s viewing habits have shifted online and it’s no longer just down to Netflix. TVNZ now have online only, OnDemand content, while Freeview has just launched an industryfirst device that brings free-to-air content onto a streaming platform.

“And of course the gaming industry has recently boomed. In July we experienced the biggest ever data spike on the Chorus network due to New Zealanders downloading the latest version of Fortnite,” Chorus Network Strategy Manager Kurt Rodgers says.

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WHAT TO EXPECT ON SH1 Parts of the road will still be under construction, so there will be some unsealed sections, lane closures with stop/go controls, and speed restrictions in place.

Estimated travel time on SH1 between Picton and Christchurch is 5½ hours, but allow plenty of time in case of delays.

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Speed limits north and south of Kaikōura have changed recently – please pay attention to signage.

Crews will be taking a break from 21 December and back working from 7 January 2019.

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Drinking and staying safe By community constable Russ Smith The weeks leading up to Christmas are usually a busy time of the year for emergency services because people tend to be invited to pre-Christmas drinks with friends and workmates.

With more people taking part in social activities, there is more alcohol consumed. Some of those partaking over-indulge in alcohol and the police, ambulance and fire service are left to clean up the mess.

Not too many people would rush off and take a holiday without planning what they are going to do, and yet many of us will go drinking socially at this time of the year without any sort of planning at all.

A night on the town is potentially far more risky than the average family holiday.

Here are some simple ways to assist you in planning and having a good night out without regretting events the next morning: If you are planning to drink anything alcoholic, don’t take your own vehicle to the venue.

Have a designated sober driver arranged for your group.

If not a friend or workmate, book a bus for your work function or arrange taxis to transport everyone. If it is your responsibility to get yourself home, put some money aside for the taxi.

Make sure you are not dehydrated before you start drinking alcohol. It will begin to affect

If you are celebrating Christmas or the New Year with friends and family, Blenheim Police want to remind you to stay safe.

you far more quickly if you haven’t had good fluid intake during the day.

Have a couple of big drinks of water before you start drinking alcohol and you will hold off the effects for longer. Having water during the evening will also reduce the dehydrating effect of alcohol, which may help prevent a hangover.

If you think that there may not be a lot of food at the social event, have something substantial to eat before you go, or during the evening. If you are socialising in

town there are a good number of bars, restaurants and takeaways to choose from.

Food will slow the progress of alcohol into your bloodstream, allowing your body more time to process what ends up in your blood and therefore reducing the potential for intoxication.

Stay with the group of friends or workmates that you are socialising with. A lot of the conflict that police deal with after people have been drinking seems to occur when drink-affected individuals go wandering.

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Safety in numbers You are safer in your own social group and others are more likely to look after you if you become intoxicated. It’s also becoming more important to have someone reliable look after your drink if you leave it unattended.

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Keegan donates to SPCA Five-year-old Keegan Smith is donating two big baskets to the SPCA this Christmas for animals in need.

Keegan has been collecting and choosing the array of gifts every supermarket trip with his mum, Angela Valk, for several months in the lead up to Christmas.

The youngster is excited to give all the animals the presents and wonders what colour and typesnof animals will receive the donations.

“It makes me feel really happy,” Keegan says.

Next year, Keegan wishes to tell more people about donating Christmas gifts to the SPCA so that they can be helpful to the animals too.

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gardening this week Water too much or too little: By Wally Richards One of the vital elements in gardening is water. It keeps plants happy when they have an adequate supply of it but is deadly when they have too much.

Various species of plants have adapted to their habitat, so we have on the planet two extremes: cacti and succulents which can survive in an arid desert where they may be lucky to get a wetting once every year, and bog plants that live in water constantly.

Most of our garden plants live in the middle of these two extremes, suffering when it gets too dry with water stress and drowning and dying when it is too wet for too long. So species of plants such as citrus are prone to wet weather diseases unless they are in very free draining situations, or that a part of their root zone is above the wet surrounding soil.

On the other hand, we have plants that as soon as the soil becomes dry, begin to suffer with drooping leaves, which is actually the plant trying to prevent moisture loss out of the soil from evaporation.

In a perfect situation a plant is in a moist soil which, on a nice sunny day with higher temperatures, is gathering moisture with its roots and trans-locating that though the plant to the leaves, where it will ‘perspire’ moisture protecting the leaf from drying out.

You will have seen that on some leaves

the edges have dried (brown edges). This can be caused by insufficient moisture at the leaf edge in hot weather. It can be also a symptom of wet feet so you need to ascertain what was the conditions when it happened.

Dry air sucks moisture out of leaves faster than it can be replaced and that is why most plants like high humidity.

Plants such as tomato plants may, in hot temperatures, droop in the upper foliage during the heat of the day. It maybe a symptom of the root system not being able to quickly move enough moisture to the top foliage, even though the growing medium is nice and moist.

It can also be early symptom of collar rot setting in to the trunk of the plant, reducing the passage to the upper plant.

As the temperatures drop late in the day the foliage returns to normal.

In hot weather you can reduce this problem and also reduce the plant’s need for so much water by simply spraying all the foliage under and over with Vaporgard.

This reduces the moisture loss from the plant and protects the plant’s cells from drying out. The plant will need 30 to 40 per cent less water and also will grow better as it can convert more sunlight to energy.

With tomato plants, if there is not

enough moisture at fruit set time then the fruit will have a black area at the base of the fruit, which is called blossom end rot.

While taking about tomatoes, if you wait till laterals are about 6 cm long you can strike them as cuttings for new plants.

Do this about January/February so you have late plants fruiting going into winter.

In glasshouses (or similar) it is easy to increase the humidity by wetting the concrete floor or stones on the floor.

The water not only evaporates during the heat of the day giving the plants a lovely high humidity atmosphere, it also reduces the temperature.

Over watering can be worse than under watering as plants need oxygen in their root zone and excessive water forces out the oxygen, plants drown and roots rot.

Spraying the plants with Perkfection will help recovery from wet feet.

In dry times we try to conserve moisture by applying mulches to our gardens which reduces the amount of water we use and retains a better moisture level in the soil.

When seasons change and rains come then the mulch changes to a deadly moisture trap causing problems for plants that hate wet feet.

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Friday December 21, 2018

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Friday 21st Renwick Christmas Tree Festival: Come and view the beauty and delight of Christmas with your family and friends. A variety of Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and businesses on display. 10am-10pm daily. On until December 24. Renwick Anglican Church Hall, 54 High Street, Renwick.

Christmas Carols And Sing-Along: Christmas Carols Concert and singalong with Barry Parker and Steve Austin, at the Old Tua Marina Church.

7-8pm, with free entry. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Antipodes Good Winter Album Release: A group of extremely fine transTasman musicians. Featuring original and more traditional jazz. With saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, drums and trumpet. 8-10pm. $15-$30. Dharma Bums Club, 65 Church Lane, Wairau Valley.

Marlborough Women’s Club: Every Friday, 2-4pm. Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea.

108 High Street, Blenheim.

The Gallery Havelock: If you’re in the area drop by and check out all the artwork from Marlborough’s amazing artists. Open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 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.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

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

Saturday 22nd Havelock Lions Stocking Filler Market: Christmas trees, preserves, gifts, plants, baking and much more. 9am-1pm.

Havelock Town Hall, corner Main Road and Inglis Street, Havelock.

Celebrate Summer Solstice: What better way to start Christmas.

With fantastic live music from Double Shot and delicious street food and beverages available to purchase. 6pm11pm with free entry and suitable for all ages. Rock Ferry Cellar Door, 130 Hammerichs Rd, Rapaura.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: An exhibition of figurative art in mixed media. On until December 23.

Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily.

Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Marlborough Artisan Market: Highlighting the best of Marlborough’s art, craft, food and produce. Pop on down every Saturday 9am-1pm. The Quays, Riverside Park, Taylor River.

Springlands ABC Childcare parents have been putting together gifts for the Community Food Bank over the last three weeks, including a bnunch of bibs from a grandmother and donations from Renwick Supervalue. Salvation Army workers Janine Kennedy, left, and Bridget Lauder called to pick up the items from ABC supervisor Jess McInnes and children Jack O’Malley, Mila Cameron-Galland and Rosie Patchett.

Weather dependant.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibition on show the 2018 Adam Portraiture Award Touring Exhibition.

Showcasing a selection of finalists’ portraits. On until January 26, 2019.

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.

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

Gravel Grind Ride: Open to all, on every Saturday. 3pm, Bikefit Marlborough, 24 Market Street.

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

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

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm

Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm 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 23rd Christmas At St Peters: Bring your picnic, friends and family and join the Havelock Lions and St Peters Church, for Xmas in the park.

6pm. Havelock Domain, Peel Street, Havelock.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 35 Queen Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Blenheim Croquet Club: Come along and have a go. Every

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

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

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

Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 1pm.

Parker Street, Pollard Park.

Marlborough Vintage Car Club Museum: A variety of unique and rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia on display. Every Sunday, 1pm. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Kapa Haka: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. All welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, Blenheim.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Take the opportunity to visit the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, and discover this gem of international history. Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Smugglers Pub in Nelson for lunch. 10.30am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station. Also Thursday Group rides.

Meet at Brayshaw Park carpark, 11am.

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Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 Situations Vacant

Friday December 21, 2018 Situations Vacant

Blenheim & Renwick Areas Full-time Permanent Position for Early Childhood Teacher required

Due to increasing roles we are seeking an experienced teacher to work between 34-40 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-4.30pm. This teacher needs to be fun loving, reliable, energetic, come with an arsenal of resources, and be a great team player. Our centre’s philosophy embraces the Montessori pedagogy so knowledge in these areas would be an advantage but not essential.

Email your CV to: janspreschool203@gmail.com

healthcare aSSIStaNt Fulltime position.

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 7/01/2019

School students with parental / caregivers support.

Also may suit semi-retired or retired persons.

If this sounds like you please give us a call For more information phone Susan PH 5777 868

• Be reliable, punctual and able to work to time frames Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please send your CV to: cantwell_joinery@xtra.co.nz

Join the team responsible for the maintenance of water reticulation and service lines Marlborough District Council is investing in Marlborough’s future by striving to provide the people of Marlborough with a great quality of life and a healthy natural environment.

The region is a very attractive place to live and work, as well as the Marlborough Sounds and many wineries, activities such as tramping, mountain biking, and skiing are all within a short drive of Blenheim.

The Operations Staff, in Marlborough District Council’s Work & Operations team, provide essential services to enable the effective maintenance of the districts’ water supply networks.

Council has the following roles available in the Work and Operations team:

Join the team responsible for the maintenance of water reticulation and • Water Reticulation Technician Foreman services lines

• Reticulation Technician/ Excavator Operator • Water Reticulation Serviceman

These roles require people with a ‘can do’ attitude. If this sounds like you, please apply.

To advertise your Situations positions, call Gemma

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 11 January 2019.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/currentvacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact stephen.rooney@marlborough.govt.nz

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EMBALMER/FUNERAL DIRECTOR’S ASSISTANT The above full time role has arisen to join our dedicated, compassionate and friendly team at Geoffrey T Sowman’s in Blenheim, the hub of sunny Marlborough.

A suitably qualified or experienced candidate would be preferred, however applicants with skills in these areas will be considered and full training will be given. The position will involve rostered duties.

Preferred attributes required: • Professional and customer-focussed attitude • High standard of presentation • Excellent written and oral skills • Time management skills • Ability to multi-task • Computer competency • Current driver’s licence • Team player Please apply in own handwriting, with a current Curriculum Vitae, by Thursday 17 January 2019 to: The Manager Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240 Or scan/email to barry.holmwood@sowmansfunerals.co.nz

Part-time position in established Barbershop For more information please contact Alan (daytime) 5787831 (evenings) 0273459551

Works & Operations Team vacancies

Volunteers Wanted Our creative Props Team are looking for keen volunteers with carpentry/home handyman skills to help create props for the 2019 Easter Airshow.

If you would like to be part of this exciting project and think you have suitable skills and the time available, please contact Jo McMillan in the office on 5791305 or email jo@omaka.org.nz

Hairdresser Required

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Cantwell Joinery is a well established joinery business in Blenheim, designing, manufacturing and installing residential house hold Joinery and commercial joinery.

We are seeking an experienced or qualified joiner who wishes to be part of a high performing team that produces quality, custom built projects including kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, timber joinery and fit outs.

Applicants must have the following attributes: • Qualified or relevant trade experience especially in timber work •Excellent joinery knowledge, and familiar with a large range of hardware • Motivated with a great can-do attitude • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Installation experience • Excellent attention to detail • Committed to safe work practices

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www.marlborough.govt.nz www.marlborough.govt.nz MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Office Services Assistant - Part time Do you have the unique combination of skills to help look after MDC’s printing needs, assist with general maintenance around the building, and enjoy supporting others?

We can guarantee no one day is ever the same.

For more information phone Susan 5777 868

Council is looking for a suitable person for this part time role.

You will need to be physically fit as heavy lifting is required and have experience in working with Microsoft Office, even better if you have Adobe experience but not essential.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE in our busy store.

Part Time & Full Time.

Call in to Night n Day for an application form.

Council is looking for a new Office Services Assistant

The hours of work are Monday to Friday between 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, however these may be negotiable if you are the right person for the role.

This role requires someone that is able to work extra hours during holidays and busy times. You must also be able to work to tight deadlines, have an eye for detail, and have excellent customer service skills.

If you are able to multi-task and are a natural team player, have a positive outlook and a sense of humour, and are able to provide the quality administrative support that we seek then we are keen to hear from you.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on 7 January 2019.

Applications should be made online via the careers page www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Marianne.aitken@marlborough.govt.nz.

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Friday December 21, 2018 Situations vacant

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Cantwell Joinery is a well established joinery business in Blenheim, designing, manufacturing and installing residential house hold Joinery and commercial joinery.

CAMPBELL, John Lindsay: December 13, 2018 CLARK, Prof Robin J H: F. R. S., C.N.Z.M: December 6, 2018 JAMES, Kevin: December 15, 2018 KOLE, Vivienne Francis (Bizzie): December 18, 2018 LAWLOR, Keith Nicholas: December 16, 2018 MACKLE, Thomas Desmond (Tom): December 10, 2018 PICKERING, Grant Keith (Pick): December 12, 2018 POWELL, Ian John (Tommy): December 17, 2018 VINCENT, Alan Lionel:December 16, 2018

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Designer who wishes to be part of a high performing team that produces quality, custom built projects including kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, timber joinery and fit outs.

To be successful in this role you will have: • A strong eye for detail and a flare for design • Experience in design and sales process • Experience with Cabinet Vision would be an advantage , email address and closing date • Excellent customer service and proven sales track record 2col format: mono • Outstanding organisational skills with a great can-do attitude run date • Motivated position • Be reliable, punctual and able to work to time frames Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please send your CV to: cantwell_joinery@xtra.co.nz

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Christmas Eve 10.30pm Traditional Carol Service.

Death Notices

BUGLER, Mavis Mary: On Wednesday December 19, 2018 peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 91 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and the late Margaret, Marie-Therese and Peter Laurence, Christine and Brian Finlayson, Michael and Fiona, Greg and Susan. Dearly loved Nana and Granny to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 5A Scotston Grove, Blen- Change the way you barbeque heim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Mavis will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Check us out on Facebook, Maxwell Road at 11.00 am on Thursday December 27, folfor our Christmas hours lowed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Merry Christmas

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 Church Notices The Blenheim Baptist Church is holding a Christmas brunch on Tuesday the 25th at 8.45am and it's open to all. A service will be held afterwards at 9.30am.

Communion. Special lighting.

Christmas Day 9.30am Celebrate Jesus birthday with us. Communion.

Rev Victoria Askin.

RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a restricted fire season, effective from 08:00am, 21 December 2018 in the following area(s):

• South of the Wairau River, including the area south of the Diversion and the area around and including Rarangi.

• The area north of the Wairau River will remain in a Restricted Season until further notice.

• Kaikoura District will remain in an open season.

A permit is required to light a fire in open air in these areas.

See www.checkitsalright.nz for types of fire which have been authorised as not being fires in open air and do not need a permit.

Any permits issued during a Restricted Fire Season are suspended if Fire and Emergency declares a Prohibited Fire Season, or prohibits fire in open air in the area.

John Foley Principal Rural Fire Officer Marlborough Kaikoura District

To check the season status in an area please visit www.checkitsalright.nz or call 0800 658 628.

Further information about fire seasons is available on www.fireandemergency.nz

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LUCERNE Baleage - $18 a small bale. Phone 5786856.

XMAS Presents– thousands of items to choose from, gold necklaces, bracelets and diamond rings, crystal, china, NZ books and art, originals and cheaper prints. Many old wind up and battery operated toys, nic nacks and gift vouchers. JUST BROWSING, Battys Road. Open Monday to Saturday (03)5775402.

4pm at Havelock 6pm at Seddon/Ward 6pm at Blenheim 7.30pm at Kaikoura (Carols at 7pm) 9pm at Blenheim (Carols 8.30pm 9pm at Picton (Carols at 8.30pm)

Dec 25: Christmas Day (Tues) 9am at Blenheim 9am at Picton 9.30am at Kaikoura

Dec 29: (Sat) 5pm at Blenheim

Dec 30: (Sun) 8am at Seddon 9am at Picton 9.30 at Kaikoura 10am at Blenheim 11am at Havelock

Jan 1: (Tues) 9am at Picton 9.30am at Kaikoura 10am at Blenheim

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8am at Seddon 9am at Picton 9.30am at Kaikoura 10am at Blenheim 11am at Havelock

Dec 24: Christmas Eve (Mon)

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Our holiday hours are Dec 27th, 28th and Jan 3rd, 4th 8-5pm Normal hours resume on Jan 7th For appointments call us on (03) 578 8310 or visit us online at edgephysio.co.nz

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Schmidt sharper than Razor’s edge for ABs On the surface, Scott Robertson is the front runner to be the next All Blacks coach - however I hope the NZRU dig a little deeper.

The two time Super Rugby winning coach with the Crusaders has not put a foot wrong over the past two years but is lacking experience.

The All Blacks coaches of the modern, professional era (1995) who have had the most success, have coached extensively both provincially and internationally overseas before landing the role of All Blacks mentor.

Both Graham Henry and Hansen,

who have each directed the men in black to back-to-back World Cup crowns in 2011 and 2015, had long stints coaching Wales.

No doubt that time, helped mould both of them into better coaches.

Wales, while not a rugby powerhouse, is a place just as passionate about the sport as New Zealand is.

There’s a level of scrutiny and accountability that would have served both men well when they came home to be part of the All Blacks set up.

My pick would be Ireland coach Joe Schmidt but if he intends to

stay true to his word of a coaching sabbatical after next year’s World Cup, to focus on family, then the field seems wide open.

When coaches with limited experience have been picked, it has not gone well.

John Mitchell comes racing to mind when he was thrown in the deep end and his team floundered at the 2003 World Cup in Australia.

Sure, Henry failed at the same tournament four years later but the team had been dominant for his tenure up until then.

Robertson has been like a shoot-

ing star, taking every opportunity available to him over the past two years.

Success at age-group level and the Crusaders can’t be ignored.

There’s just no substitute for experience and success and Scmidt, who has taken Ireland from a team considered handy on their day to a genuine threat to become world champions in Japan.

If Robertson misses out this time, it will not be a fatal blow to his aspirations.

Perhaps he will have to coach another international team first.

Ireland would be keen for sure.

Former Chiefs coach and current All Blacks assistant, Ian Foster is also a likely contender having done a similar apprenticeship as Hansen did under Henry.

However, as head coach of the Chiefs, Foster never got to the heights he could have with the squad at his disposal and that’s always been my hang up.

One major focus of the next coach will be player retention.

The black jersey is proving not as alluring as European money for players.

Young tennis ace wins USA scholarship Eighteen-year-old Marlborough tennis ace Josh Gwynne is off to the United States after winning a tennis scholarship at an American university.

By Bill McElhinney It’s a dream come true for young Marlborough tennis star Josh Gwynne.

He’ll be leaving New Zealand on January 9 after winning a sporting scholarship at an American college.

Josh will travel to Lander University, in South Carolina, to play for the university tennis team while pursuing a four-year degree in finance and law.

“You really have to sell yourself to get a scholarship in the States,” Josh says.

“There are applications from all around the world, as well as the US. It’s pretty cut-throat.”

Josh credits his Marlborough coach, John Gardiner, for much of his success.

“John has been a fantastic coach

and mentor for over 10 years, and has been superb in assisting me in applying for this scholarship. It wouldn’t have happened without him,” Josh says.

Another important local supporter has been Debbie Webster from Mike Pero Real Estate.

Debbie has been a generous sponsor for Josh for a number of years.

The former Marlborough Boys’ College student rose rapidly through the provincial ranks as a junior tennis player and at one stage was ranked 11th in the country for his age.

He took his game to another level three years ago when he won a sporting scholarship to Wellington’s Scots College, which had become a major force on the national secondary school tennis scene.

The college undertakes several trips abroad each year to build their players’ skills, in 2016 heading to Sydney for the New South Wales junior champs then travelling to New Caledonia and Fiji for International Tennis Federation tournaments.

And for two months in mid 2015 Josh attended the Total Tennis Academy in Barcelona, Spain, gaining invaluable experience on the clay courts.

Josh enjoyed the Scots College experience and felt he made improvements to his game, especially in the strength of his ground strokes and serve.

He went on to win a number of national tennis titles, but his ambition was always to get to the States.

Josh finished at Scots last year

and returned to Blenheim to work at Warehouse Stationery, while at the same time travelling to Wellington three days a week to continue coaching with Jaden Grinter, who was in the top 100 junior players in the world.

A broken finger and a shoulder injury earlier in the year were setback, but Josh has recovered and is working on his fitness before he leaves for the States.

He is under no illusions about what lies ahead.

“The college scholarship pays for everything,” Josh says.

“And I’ll get to travel around the country playing in tournaments with the college team.

“But you have to perform. If you don’t make the grade with your sport and your studies, you’re gone!”

Popular surf swim back

By Bill McElhinney It’s that time of the year when we have a bit of Christmas indulgence, and if you want a way to work some of it off, you could jump into the Hipkins Cup Sea Swim hosted by the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club.

The popular event began in 1960 and although it has not been contested every year since, over the past 10 years it has become a more regular event which is now held annually.

The swim is back again for 2019 and swimmers will be hitting the water on Sunday, January 13, at 12 noon.

The race starts on Rarangi beach out from the car park north of the Fire Station, and heads across to the far entrance of Whites Bay before zig zagging in to the beach to the finish line.

As the crow flies swimmers will cover around 2.5km, but not many people can swim that straight so best to prepare for a little bit further.

Registrations will be taken on the day from 11am and close at 11:45am.

The costs are $10 per swimmer and those under 16 will need a parent to sign them up.

Swimmers are encouraged to wear

a wetsuit, but you can feel free to brave the cold in your speedos or one piece.

Hi viz swimming caps are a must for safety reasons, and if you don’t have one there will be some for sale $5 on the day.

Following the completion of the race competitors are encouraged to stick around for the prize giving at the Rarangi Surf Club building and a shared barbecue with meat supplied.

For any enquiries contact Brendon at bf@hurunuicollege.school.nz or send a message to the Rarangi Surf The 2018 Hipkins Cup Sea Swim winners, from left: John Scobie, oldest competitor; Emma Moore, Lifesaving Club. first female; Paul Sell, first male and first overall, and Erika Babb, youngest competitor.

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From the bottom of my heart, From the bottom of our hearts, you Marlborough your support.

Thankthank you Marlborough for for your loyalty and trust.

Merry Christmas Happy Year Deb and Maggie Merry Christmas & Happy&New Year.New

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