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By Emily Elliott The sky over Picton and Blenheim will be lit up like never before at this year’s IGNITE celebrations on New Year’s Eve. The Picton foreshore will be a great place for families to enjoy the live entertainment provided by the Chilli Dogs, and two mystery guests. According to event co-ordinator, Duncan MacKenzie, Marlburians should be excited about the ﬁreworks display this year. Fireworks expert, Calvin Holdaway, will be using ﬁreworks that have never been seen in the South Island. “He has had his licence upgraded. Instead of shooting 1000mm, he can now shoot up to 3000mm. It’s going to be an incredible display,” Mr MacKenzie said. Mr MacKenzie is looking forward to families using the foreshore since it’s new development. Continued page 2.

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“You can take along a picnic and it doesn’t have to cost anything.” Celebrations will also be happening in Blenheim, at Market Place (formerly known as The Forum). “We have a full on country music line up. Matt McNeilly

and his girlfriend from Sydney are featuring, as well as a full country showband.” According to Mr MacKenzie, all the talent is local, and great for all ages. “Things like New Year’s Eve is about celebrating with the community. “It brings out the big kid in

all of us.” Many local community groups have come together to support the event. Mr MacKenzie is thrilled with the amount of help he has had from locals, as well as Port Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council. He believes the event is only

going to get better and bigger. “It’s a local party, and it’s growing.” “It has been magic the way everything has come together.” The celebrations start from 7:30pm in Picton and 8pm in Blenheim. Both ﬁnish with a ﬁreworks display at Midnight.

Free summer WiFi for holidaymakers By Robbie Parkes Staying in touch with loved ones this summer just became a whole lot easier. Holidaymakers travelling through some of the most remote summer locations across the Top of the South can keep connected with free WiFi hotspots, courtesy of Telecom. “Whether it’s searching for a nearby cafe, uploading a few holiday snaps to your Facebook page, or, in my case, checking work emails, Kiwis and visitors can get online for free without having to leave their deckchair,” said Telecom’s general manager – mobile product Ed Hyde. “It’s a bit of a treat from us to help Kiwis share their love of summer.” In Nelson and Marlborough there will be six Telecom WiFi hotspots located in key holiday destinations including Havelock, Motueka, Nelson, Picton, Kaiteriteri and St Arnaud. The hotspots go live from 18 December 2012, so visitors and residents can stay in touch with friends and family for free this summer. While the incentive covers many summer locations in the region, there will be no hotspots in Blenheim

itself. Telecom spokesperson Holly Linnell said it was about looking at what existing infrastructures are already in place and leveraging it with what holidaymakers require. The idea is to focus on centres where there is limited access to the internet in the first place, she said. “And where there’s a high concentration of holidaymakers.” The initiative is part of a nationwide trial, which includes more than 100 Telecom WiFi hotspots (including Northland, the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Tasman and Queenstown Lakes). She said the trial officially finishes at the end of February, but given the success and response to the idea, it may be an ongoing thing. “It may well continue on, but it will be part of a different initiative. “We’re certainly very open to feedback.” The company is activating the service through existing Telecom telephone boxes in the selected regions, and in some cases by building WiFi access points into existing infrastructure such as local shops.

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Sweepstake win leads to marriage By Chris Tobin A win in a sweepstake was the catalyst for a marriage that will see Blenheim’s Norma and Archie McLaren celebrate their 70th anniversary tomorrow. “My father ran a sweepstake on the Canterbury Trotting Cup,” Norma recalled at the McLarens’ Weld St home last week. “I was working in Christchurch at the time. “He won six pounds and said ‘come home for Christmas;’ I did and met Archie.” Twelve months later Norma and Archie, a bushman originally from Tasmania, were married in the Christchurch Central Mission. There was no ﬂash honeymoon, however, and the day after the wedding the young couple, Archie was 21, Norma 20 (now 91 and 90 respectively) headed to remote Bruce Bay in South Westland where Archie was working at a sawmill. “We were there 12 months when there was a huge flood and the mill closed; we moved

to Haupiri. “We were there three or four years when Archie got hurt in the bush. “So we thought we’d get out. “His father had been killed in the Tasmanian bush.” The couple moved to Greymouth where they had two daughters, Glenda, now in Blenheim, and Janne (Christchurch). They stayed there until Archie retired after working as a blocklayer, in a butchery and milk factory. It was then the McLarens came to Blenheim – a move they’ve never regretted. “We always loved Blenheim, said Norma. “I’m a very keen gardener and we wanted to leave the Coast so I could grow the ﬂowers I loved.” Archie took up bowls and duly became a life member of the Blenheim Bowling Club. Norma’s eyeseight has declined and Archie had a stroke a few years back but they are still in good health and live in their own

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Voyager of the seas iN PictoN The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship will berth at Waimahara Wharf, Shakespeare Bay in Picton tomorrow. The expected arrival time is 2pm and the ship is due to depart at 10.00pm the same day.

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Nigel Gould was appointed as the new Destination Marlborough chairman last month, after chairman of six years, Joe Ferraby stepped down. In the same announcement, Picton man Barry Maister was appointed to the tourism organisation’s board. Norma and archie Mclaren happily married for 70 years.

home. The secret to their long happy marriage said Archie was “having a good wife.” “We’ve always done things together and shared things together,” said

Norma. The couple have two grandsons and four great grandchildren. They will be celebrating their anniversary with family and friends tomorrow.

Speeding driver likely to be charged By Chris Tobin The driver of a car who allegedly narrowly missed two head-on collisions near Havelock last week is expected to be charged. Blenheim woman Margaret Tapp approached the Sun last week regarding a Toyota RAV 4 which she said could have caused a ﬁve-car pile-up and expressing disappointment with the police On Monday December 19 at 5.50pm she had been travelling

back to Blenheim with her sister and grandson when she encountered the car allegedly being driven dangerously and at excessive speed 1km from Dalton’s Bridge and towards Havelock. In addition, she said the car overtook on a bend not knowing if any oncoming traffic was approaching. She contacted police and expected them follow up the incident but to her disappointment,

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involved and the identity of the driver and are conﬁdent of locating and charging that person. “It is not always possible for police to immediately attend all incidents and police response to all calls for service is always prioritised on the immediate risk factors. “However, wit h accu rate descriptions incidents such as this can be followed up at the ﬁrst opportunity.”

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Don’t let food poisoning spoil your holidays It is barbeque season, a time for friends and family to come together in the outdoors to enjoy the classic kiwi burger and sausage in bread. But with BBQ’s comes the threat of food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually mild and in most cases people recover within a week, but sometimes it can be more severe – even fatal. Risks include undercooked meat, food left sitting

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We all know Marlborough is a great place to live, but what make our region even more appealing is the many exciting events we have in place for the holiday period. Here are some of the events planned for Marlborough, make sure you get your family together and take full advantage of what is on offer.

8:30am. A prizegiving ceremony will follow after the event. Sausage sizzles, refreshments, performance prizes and spot prizes will also be available. Entry forms are available from Spokesman Avanti Cycles, Mitchell Sports, MORE FM and Stadium 2000.

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New Year’s Party - IGNITE 2013. Blenheim and Picton’s New Year’s parties. Join in the fun at this exciting new event held in Picton on the foreshore and at Blenheim’s Forum to celebrate the passing of 2012 and welcome in 2013. There will be plenty of live entertainment and food, including the anticipated ﬁreworks display at Picton. A family focused evening which kicks of at 7:30pm.

Monday, December 31 to Wednesday, January 2: The Havelock Craft Fair will be held daily at the Havelock Town Hall from 10am to 4pm. Free entry and loads of fun for the whole family, enjoy the array of crafts on display and for sale.

Saturday, January 5: The Hopai Annual Family Sports and Picnic Day is being held at Pelorus Sound. An annual fun filled family day promises a day full of activities, entertainment, races, stalls and much more. Get your runners on, the King & Queen of the Withers event is here with a fun run or walk plus a ‘hybrid’ event, 10km distance from the riﬂe range place car park. Get a group of friends together and register on the day from 7am, $15 per person. Walkers start at 7:45am, hybrids start at 8am, runners start

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Tuesday, January 15 XRACE Blenheim XRace is a fantastic mystery adventure where family teams must locate clues on a map, complete a series of 10 different mystery challenges, beat the clock and all the other teams - to be crowned XRace champion. XRace teams are made up of a child aged 7 to 12 racing side-by-side with dad or mum. 2.00pm – 6.00pm,Athletic Park, Brewer St, Blenheim. Adult: $45.00 Kids: $25.00 for more info visit www. xrace.co.nz. Summer Explorer Programme Get out into the Marlborough region and explore with guided walks and tours, kayaking trips, mountain biking trips and more. Running through December, January and February. See the Department of Conservation website for more details.

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Lving the xmas lites around Blenheim!! my kids wer so excitd 2 go nd c them again ths year, thx 4 listng them in the paper! cnt w8 til it rolls around nxt year 2!

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Coffee to go Dear Ed What a shame about the latest coffee place on Maxwell Rd. The coffee was great but when you are patiently waiting at a

table and you see your order being re-packaged to go for people “in a hurry” then you don’t return. Steelsporran

Ministerial ‘arrogance’ Dear Ed, Wa t ch i ng T V3 n ews o n Tuesday evening I was appalled at comments made by Transport M i n ist er G er r y Brow n le e regarding the tax increase on petrol to take effect over the next three years. In the course of his comments, Mr Brownlee stated that “motorists can afford the increase.” He then commented “they (motorists) can afford the extra tax, they cannot afford bad roads.” Apart from the arrogance of such a statement, I ﬁnd it a bit over the

top when this item was followed by one which stated that politicians had been given a pay raise which was around ther 1.5% and further more, which had been backdated. One must question Mr Brownlee’s statement though as he presumably has access to a ministerial car for which you and I cover the petrol costs as well as our own. Today’s news also stated that with the new tax, 59.9 cents per litre goes (or will be going) to the Government in taxes. Peter Wright Seddon

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Sweet success for raffle The all-night decorating session for the giant ginger bread house was worth every minute for Tamara Connole. Last month the assistant cake decorator at The Chocolate Shop on High St baked and decorated the house, which people have been buying raffle tickets for, in a bid to raise money for young Renwick leukemia sufferer Sophie Gilchrist, and her family. On Saturday the raffle was drawn, and $400 was raised. To add to the sweetness, the prize-winner’s name on the raffle was Sophie, and her little sister Izabel. Tamara connole and the giant gingerbread dolls house she created.

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Hey big spender Dear Ed, Hey big spender! This council reminds me of the song “Hey Big Spender!” We have extravagant spending on the white elephant parking building, the $60,000 roundabout titivation on High Street, the ludicrous Queen Street pocket park, the ker-fufﬂe over the imagined earthquake risk re clock tower, the removal of library wall, (mis) adventures into real

estate (e.g. Katamandu)and the list goes on and on. Have these people any experience in business? You’d think not. Indeed one has had financial difﬁculties with vineyards. The council spending might be ok if it was their money. The trouble is the money being used is ours, Don Coyote

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Drivers who are in such a rush, they can’t drive properly.

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What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you? I am a youth mentor.

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Who would you invite to dinner? Jackie Chan, Jack Black and Nelson Mandela. What’s next on your wish list? To move to a third world country and help the needy. A saying you like to live by? Just be happy!

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The ship will be spending the day in Waimahara Wharf Shakespeare Bay, Picton, from 8am-5pm. The Diamond Princess has been sailing since 2004, and docks into Picton a few times each year. This is a good opportunity to take a look at the beauty before it heads off for another adventure.

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Young artist painting her future By Emily Elliott It’s not often a young girl can sell her artwork at a good price in a gallery, but that’s exactly what talented Hannah Walsh has achieved. The ex-Marlborough Girls’ College student took a liking to art four years ago, after thinking it was pointless for most of her life. Now she is selling her work, and has received a scholarship for Massey University in Wellington to study and develop her talent further. “As cliche as it sounds, painting is an escape from everything else. “It’s a good way to refresh from boring everyday life,” Hannah said. She enjoys mixing oil colour and acrylic, and she has created a deﬁned style for herself. “I love painting on photos.

“I do quite a bit of photography too, and mix and match what I paint and what I leave as photography.” Hannah paints a lot of people, and enjoys capturing and exploring human emotion. She plays with the idea that the viewers themselves can decide how to feel about emotions. Ha n na h was a member of t he Marlborough Art Society, which gave her an opportunity to display her work at Yealands. Now she displays her work at her parents winery. “My mum is trying to get me to paint more! “On average I paint three complete works a week, if I was working hard,” Hannah said. At the end of Year 13, she was awarded $500 towards her study at Massey Uni-

versity. “I was the only one at MGC to get that.” Studying the Bachelor of Fine Arts at Massey will give Hannah a chance to try graphics, design, photo, and painting. “I’m really looking forward to experienced lecturers and tutors giving me knowledge. “It’s going to be great!” Hannah believes that painting alone can’t get her very far, so she is excited about broadening her horizons. After her four year degree, Hannah plans to travel for a few years to get inspiration. “It’s the places you’ve been and the people you meet that provide the most inspiration.” To see some samples of her work, visit her facebook page: www.facebook.com/ pages/Hannah-Walsh-Painting-andPhotography.

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Take care in driveways this summer As New Zealand families prepare for another busy Kiwi summer, Plunket is asking parents and caregivers to take time to think of the under ﬁves. Plunket national child safety advisor Sue Campbell said often in summer, there are more people around with friends and family visiting, and therefore also more vehicles. “Often amidst all the excitement of celebrating and spending time together

there will be more cars coming and going, and more children and adults around. This all increases the risk of a driveway runover tragedy or a child wandering off,” said Sue. “Every two weeks a child is hospitalised with serious injuries received from a vehicle driving on a private driveway in New Zealand and not just as a result of a vehicle reversing. In at least 32 per cent of cases the car

was moving forward.” “In the majority of cases the driver was known to the child, often a parent or relative, and the incident usually occurred on the driveway of the property where the child lived. Sue urges drivers to where possible, drive forwards out of the driveway, always check behind the vehicle before reversing, and to know where children are before starting a vehicle.

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Their dream, their lifestyle By Emily Elliott It has been just over a year since they became the new managers at Momorangi Bay Campground, and Wayne and Helen Foley say its been a huge learning curve. “The whole thing has been a different thing to do; we learnt so many new things!” Helen says, as she reflects on learning how to fry ﬁsh and chips, make camp bookings, and maintain the grounds. “It’s been thoroughly enjoying,” Wayne says. Helen and Wayne’s three children, Briarna, Jack, and Tom have really enjoyed the year.

“The whole thing has been a different thing to do; we learnt so many new things!” “They had to change school, but they’ve taken it on as a good challenge,” Helen says. The couple both agree that surviving the ﬁrst year is something to add to their list of accomplishments, however the people they meet have been worth it. Regulars have been coming to the campground for up to 70 years, most from Christchurch or Nelson. “All of January are the local New Zealanders, but then the rest of the year are mainly overseas tourists - that’s our

main income,” Helen says. “They love it,” Wayne adds. Wayne and Helen are already looking forward to next year. Wayne says the Department of Conservation has exciting plans and modiﬁcations to incorporate the campground into existing Link Pathways. “You’ll be able to walk right from Havelock to Picton through the campground. It’ll be fantastic for the area,” Wayne says. As for developments to the campground itself, Wayne is planning on starting a nursery, with Rimus and Swamp Maori, among other plants. “I’ll grow grandfathers of the forest. I’m hoping to get some really good growth.” The family have plenty to keep them busy; Wayne is looking after the lawns at Ngakuta Bay and Aussie Bay as well as the campground at Momorangi. Helen is still working five shifts a fortnight at Wairau Hospital. “It’s great over winter as it keeps me busy,” she says. They are all looking forward to what the next year will bring. “We have a better idea so its not so daunting. “We’re going into this summer more relaxed than last,” Helen says. “It’s still the dream job. “But really it’s a lifestyle. “It’s a wonderful place to be!” Wayne added.

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Sun safety Blenheim is in for a hot and sunny Christmas, so it is important to remember to keep children safe from sunburn. A few minutes of gentle sunlight each day is healthy and helps to produce vitamin D, however children can burn quickly because their skin is delicate. ‘Gentle’ sunlight is the light during the early morning and late afternoon. Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor reminds people to take care in the sun, and slip, slop, slap, and wrap. “Sunburn can cause painful burns, and lead to long-term skin damage and a higher risk of skin cancer later in life. People often don’t realise you can still get burnt on a cloudy day in New Zealand,” she said. Plunket has some tips for keeping your child safe in the sun this summer: - Make sure young children always wear hats with wide brims or caps with ﬂaps when they are outside. - Keep them protected with clothes that cover their arms, legs and bodies. - Restrict the amount of time they spend playing in direct sunlight - the hours between 11am and 4pm are the most dangerous. - Keep babies in the shade at all times as their young skin is very vulnerable and can burn quickly. - Protect children in prams and buggies. Keep their eyes shaded from the sun, their skin covered and use a sun shade on the buggy whenever possible.

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Explore Marlborough this summer By Emily Elliott A warm and sunny summer ahead is a good opportunity to explore some of the conservation areas around Marlborough. The Department of Conservation is running a Summer Explorer Programme, featuring numerous guided tours in various areas, kayaking, bird watching, mountain biking, gold panning, extreme four-wheel-driving, boat trips, skills workshops and more. “The programme is designed with the aim of getting locals out and about,” DOC community relations ranger, Clare Duston said. “There is so much to do around our area that people aren’t always aware of.” Fun family walks such as the White’s Bay guided glow-worm walk, and the White’s Bay guided walk and scavenger hunt are a great way to spend some time during the summer holidays. The programme is running through December, January, and February, and is suitable for all ages. “A lot of the activities don’t require a high level of skill or ﬁtness.” “By getting people out with experts, they can learn new things,” Clare said. The majority of the activities and programmes do not need to be booked and are free; individuals and families can just turn up.

Kayaking: A great way to experience our wonderful area is kayaking with one of the guided tours featured in the Summer Explorer programme.

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Summer holidays… a time for families and friends to come together and enjoy what the Nelson/Marlborough region has to offer. From outdoor excursions through to all day shopping, there is plenty on offer during the holidays. Take advantage of the school holidays and enjoy a day out as a family, or simply grab a group of friends and head for the shops or beach. Enjoy your summer holidays in Nelson and Marlborough!

Fuel-saving for summer A holiday road trip is part of the great Kiwi summer tradition, but paying the fuel bill can make you hot under the collar. Taking heed of a few simple driving tips can reduce the cost, according to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) energywise. “While most people know ‘fuel efficient driving’ improves fuel economy, we’ve found many don’t think it’s going to make much of a difference,” said EECA spokesperson Simon O’Brien. “Actually, the effect is quite impressive: making small changes on an ongoing basis can improve fuel efficiency by around 10 per cent. “For the average Kiwi motorist, this is about $250 a year, or 20c/litre – a lot more than most supermarket fuel discount vouchers. If you drive a lot, you could be making savings of $1000 a year.” There is also a strong correlation between fuel efficient driving and safe driving, Mr O’Brien said. “Smooth driving, a well-maintained car, not overloading the roof – it’s easy to see how these actions make for safer driving. “Peak holiday periods are always extra busy with traffic, so it’s the perfect time to focus on safer driving, while also saving on fuel.” Energywise has launched a new tool on its website that illustrates how small changes to how you drive and maintain your car can lead to big savings. Over summer, Energywise are holding a draw for a $100 fuel voucher everyday for those who have used the tool. Checkout the website for more information and to enter the competition: www.energywise.govt.nz/ content/driving-behaviour.

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White’s Bay by the Surf Club, 9pm – free.

Stadium 2000 Pool Friday 6am – 6pm. Adult $5, child $3, seniors $4.50, family $12.

Stadium 2000 Pool Saturday and Sunday 8.30am – 5pm. adult $5, child $3, seniors $4.50, family $12.

Riverside Railways Train departs from Brayshaw Park station at the above times for Beaver station at Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Return journey takes approx 1hr. Fares; Adults $10 children $5 cash only.

Picton Farmers’ Market 1pm-4pm at cnr Auckland St and London Quay, Picton - on the grass between the museum and playground’s pirate ship.

Picton Rotary Club Car boot sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 573 7390 The Muslim Association of Marlborough Inc Friday (jummah) prayers every week between 12pm – 2pm, upstairs meeting room at Marlborough Community centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. (space for ladies also). For details contact: Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275.

Cruise Ship Voyager of the Seas will be in port (Picton) today, arriving at 1400hrs (2pm) and leaving at 2200hrs (10pm). Drylands new year doubles tournament Saturday and Sunday. Men and women’s doubles. Players 14years and over. Contact Jane 579 4051 or Richard Marfell 570 5795. Queen Charlotte College pool Open daily from 12noon – 5.30pm. entrance off Hampden St, Picton. Free entry, life guards

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, Picton Open everyday from 9am, great wet weather day activity and child friendly. Come check out the amazing history and facts. Kids under 5 free!

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434. Tango lessons Improvers, 7pm, basics 8.30pm. Nurses hall, Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667. Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. liz 027 748 6666. Pastel painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm, Prue: 578 8888.

Saturday 29th December White’s Bay glow-worm walk Come and search for glow worms and learn all about our bush night creatures. Meet at

Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Sunday 30th December Pony Club Pony club grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Marlborough Guild of Woodworkers Brayshaw Park, open workshop 1-4pm, Every 1st Sunday of the month. Wooden toys for sale. Malcolm: 578 8809.

Picton Rotary Club Car boot sale. Picton RSA carpark, from 9am - 1pm, every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 5737390.

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and book. Free admission.

People’s Sunday Market Noel Leeming Carpark. Open through the holiday season. Good quality crafts, belts and buckles, woodware, jewellery, clothing, olive oil, F/R eggs, book. Sites $5. Farmers’ Market 9am - 12noon - New Year’s Eve Market at A and P Showgrounds, Cnr Alabama and Maxwell Roads, Blenheim. Rail Sail Open every day over the holiday period on the Picton Foreshore. 10am – 4pm for train rides and model yachts to sail.

Sit and be fit with Sue Free general exercise for the not so mobile while sitting down! 1pm Monday and Friday afternoons at 131 Budge Street, plenty of parking. Phone Sue: 578 0469 Sit and be fit with Jeanette. Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. 10am, phone 578 5395.

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Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776. will be on duty. Pregnancy yoga 9.15am-10.15am. for information call Huia: 021 0724 107. Mini putt & merry-go-round Picton foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am.

Petanque 10am 65A Weld Street – Phone John 577 9789.

Riverside Railways Train departs from Brayshaw Park Station at the above times for Beaver Station at Riverside Park,central Blenheim and return. Return journey takes approx 1hr. FARES; Adults $10 Children $5 Cash only.

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. plants produce and crafts.

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Vintage Farm Machinery 10am till 3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Vintage Farm, guided tours available, Doris 579 4357.

If you have any special Christmas day or holiday photos, please send them in for us to publish. Email to news@blenheimsun. co.nz with your name, a small description and your contact phone number.

Picton museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283. Pelorus Gallery 70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am till 4.30pm, 574 2128.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

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Trio sparkling for the New Year By Emily Elliott Pop Divas will be performing in the Clubs of Marlborough on New Year’s Eve to bring a sparkle to the New Year. Jen, Hayley, and Kelley always wanted to be in a girls pop group, and in 2007, the three ladies started touring New Zealand. Calling themselves Avidiva, they are known for their sparkling and creative costumes, wonderful choreography, and beautiful harmonious voices. Avidiva sing renditions of famous pop songs, ranging from the 1960’s through to today. Clubs of Marlborough entertainment manager, Kelly Stove, is looking forward to their performance on New Year’s Eve.

“We’re expecting a huge night, and to see 2013 in with great vigour and a bang.” The girls group are performing a four hour, fully costumed show.” Ms Stove believes Avidiva will suit all of the club’s members. “We’re looking forward to something different,” she said. “The event is open to members, guests, and afﬁliates of the Clubs of Marlborough.” Ms Stove said there is an opportunity for people to book in a for a buffet meal at the Taylor Restaurant. The meal is $40 per head, and guarantee’s a seat for the show. Avidiva will be performing from 8pm to midnight.

Avidiva are performing at the Clubs of Marlborough for New Years Eve.

Blenheim youth turn summer into playground For ﬁve days in January, 75 Blenheim youth aged 13 and over will be heading to Nydia Bay, making the most of summer. Situated in the Marlborough Sounds, the camp, called Summer Play Ground, is based around water sports and teambuilding, with a Christian aspect thrown in. Youth spend their days wakeboarding, waterskiing, biscuiting, banana boating, doing team building activities, and participating in ‘tribal warfare’. Leader and organiser of the camp, James Galloway, believes Summer Play Ground is a great way to build relationships between the youth and older leaders, as well as between the youth themselves.

“At camp, everyone’s a friend and you don’t have your usual groups. “It’s like a big extended family, where everyone gets accepted by everybody.” As the sun sets, all of the youth get pumped up for the ‘night sessions’, which consists of more fun and daring activities, a guest speaker, and some music. This year, the guest speaker is from Good Life Church in Sydney. “The atmosphere at camp is very easy going and relaxing,” Mr Galloway said. “You would come to meet new people and learn new things, like wakeboarding.” According to Mr Galloway, camp is a great place to experience something you’ve never done before, in a safe and friendly environment in the sounds.

Michael Parkes enjoying a wakeboard on the Wairau River. Photo courtesy of Ryan Heagney.

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Blueberry & raspberry salad with mint Blueberries are packed full of antioxidants and ﬁbre, and they can make a healthy palate-cleaning dessert. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh raspberries Icing sugar 100ml Champagne or white wine 50ml orange juice a handful of fresh mint Method: Wash the berries. Spread on paper towels to dry. Transfer to a bowl and dust well with icing sugar. Pour over the champagne and orange juice, then sprinkle with chopped mint. Stir gently to combine. Serve with a raspberry syrup or icecream.

Sindy Kirkwood, 11, riding Lily Belle Symphony at the Marshlands Pony Club Christmas Cracker showjumping competition.

Cracker of a day

Festivities were in abundance for Marshlands Pony Club members and visiting riders earlier this month. It was the annual Christmas Cracker Show Jumping Competition, and there was plenty of tinsel, sparkle and red and green colours to go around. The heat put up a strong battle as riders competed on their horses and ponies, but the day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and special thanks to all the helpers involved.

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Friday December 28, 2012

Water safety head calls for zero drowning toll

Sounds blue cod fishery opening for summer Water Safety New Zealand is calling for a zero drowning toll this Christmas holiday period. On average (last five years) ten people drown in New Zealand waters each official Christmas holiday period – which this year goes from 4pm Christmas Eve until 6am January 3, 2013. Last year, nine people lost their lives in the water during this time. Water Safety New Zealand CEO Matt Claridge says the official Christmas holiday week – when people flock to rivers, lakes and beaches around the country – is historically a high-risk time. “A greater number of people taking part in water based activity results in higher risk and more incidents, but if everyone makes safety a priority and remembers the basics - wear lifejackets, keep kids within arm’s reach, know your limits and don’t drink alcohol when taking part in water based

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is calling on recreational fishers to know the rules when they go fishing for blue cod in Marlborough this summer. District compliance manager Ian Bright said fishery officers would be out and about making sure recreational fishers follow the rules. “The season in the Marlborough Sounds Area (MSA) opened on December 20 and runs till the end of August next year,” he said. “It’s really important for the future of blue cod in the Sounds that fishers know the rules and apply them. “Fishery officers and honorary fishery officers are keen to help them do that but the rules will be enforced.” Mr Bright said fishers staying in baches and aboard boats were not exempt from these rules. “They may land or transport by sea only two blue cod each, either whole or gutted and between 30 and 35 centimetres on any day.” A voluntary code of practice is also in place with recommended hook sizes and styles, as well as fish handling methods, to minimise release mortality. “Fines of $250 to $500 per offence can be

activity– then a zero toll is achievable.” Fishermen were over represented in 2011’s Christmas holiday toll with four men drowning while fishing and Matt Claridge says this should be a reminder to others. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re fly fishing in rivers, casting off rocks, or out in a boat, the safety requirements are the same. Take a mate, check the marine weather forecast and always wear a life jacket.” Mr Claridge says 86 people have drowned in our waters so far this year, and while the number is down on the same time last year, it’s still too high. “New Zealand has one of the worst drowning tolls in the developed world. This is a nationwide problem that everyone needs to play a part in solving. If everyone is prepared, knows their limits and keeps an eye on their friends and family in and around the water, we can reverse the trend.”

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imposed on fishers who ignore the rules,” said Mr Bright. “Serious breaches can result in confiscation of gear, boats and vehicles.” For further information about recreational fishing limits visit www.fish.govt.nz You can also take advantage of the free mobile services. Text ‘app’ to 9889 to download the New Zealand fishing rules smartphone app or text the name of the species you are fishing for (e.g. crayfish, paua) to 9889 and you’ll receive the size and limit number by return text. Texts are free.

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Te Rapuora Trust Clients Who to call during the holidays During the Christmas and New Year holiday period Te Rapuora clients who need assistance can contact the following providers: For Kaupapa Maori Mental Health • Free phone Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata on 0800 633324 (0800 NEED CHAT) – until further notice • Emergencies dial 111 • Mobile Community Mental Health Team ph 03 546 1800 • Healthline for free 24 hour health advice ph 0800 611 116 • Or see your GP For Maori Personal Health Services • Emergencies dial 111 • Healthline free 24 hour health advice ph 0800 611 116 • Or see your GP • From 7 January phone Maata Waka o Te Tau Ihu Trust on 03 577 9156

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Health jobs cut from 14 to six

Maori mental health jobs in Marlborough have been cut from 14 to six as part of the Te Rapuora service’s closure. Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Maori health director Harold Wereta said there were eight [fulltime equivalent] jobs across Maori mental health. Six of those were based in Marlborough - two in alcohol and drug services, two adult community support workers, one child and youth community support worker and one clinical specialist. Nelson-based health provider Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata will be the lead provider of kaupapa Maori mental health in the region after December 31. It will be supported by Te Hauora O Te Awhina in Motueka. They will deliver community-based alcohol and drug services and employ community support workers for adults and young people. Te Rapuora employed 14 staff to deliver their mental health services. New staff numbers were determined by a review of client case-loads and on the advice of Te Rapuora, Mr Wereta said.

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