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New council and mayor for district in 2016

By Cathie Bell Marlborough elected its first new mayor in 12 years in October, but any thoughts John Leggett may have had about running things steady as she goes went out the window the following month when the district was shaken by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

He says he’s pleased at how positively everyone from emergency services, relief agencies, council, business, and government are working together to ensure Marlborough continues its progress towards a full recovery.

“Most of Marlborough’s businesses are fully functional and getting on with it. The biggest challenge remains the reopening of State Highway 1, which is some time off.”

He says the immediate focus needs to remain on providing support to our most impacted communities such as Ward and

on the coast, whilst also ensuring we are thinking ahead and planning to overcome Marlborough’s wider infrastructure and industry challenges.

A Blenheim lawyer, John was elected mayor of Marlborough on October 8 with a 4000 vote majority, significantly ahead of rivals Colin King, Brian Dawson, and John Davis.

New councillors Nadine Taylor, Michael Fitzpatrick, Mark Peters were elected, and former mayor Gerald Hope was elected as a Wairau-Awatere ward councillor.

All councillors standing for re-election were elected.

The campaign was controversial with the secret recording of a public-excluded committee meeting and the passing of that recording onto a controversial blog.

The controversy was investigated, but the investigation did not establish who was responsible for the secret recording.

Marlborough mayor John Leggett has signed the White Ribbon pledge.

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Theatre looking to fresh start The most controversial topic of 2016 has been the funding of the ASB Marlborough Civic Theatre and the Marlborough District Council’s bailout of the theatre trust.

At the final full council meeting of the year two weeks ago, councillors ratified the planning, finance and community committee decision to give the trust $5.04million over three years to pay the trust’s debts to the ASB bank and the Rata Foundation.

The first payment of $2.15million will be paid in the current financial year with the timing of the balance decided once Council has reviewed its future funding flows.

The trust’s operating grant has also been increased for the

coming year to $187,000 to cover interest on the ASB loan.

Marlborough District councillors have agreed to donate funds to cover the existing loans carried by the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust so it can concentrate on running a viable theatre business unencumbered by debt.

Funding will not come from rates but from dividends from Council’s subsidiaries and from tax credits and, if required, from the sale of the old Civic Theatre in Queen Street.

An amendment by councillor The ASB Marlborough Civic Theatre in Hutcheson Street.

Geoff Evans to stop any more man Kevin Moseley say no more line under the many months of spending on the theatre trust money will be going to the trust wrangling and let the Theatre was rejected. for the theatre beyond what has Trust get on with proving to Both Marlborough mayor John already been committed. the community that it can run a Leggett and theatre trust chairJohn says it is time to put a successful theatre.

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Earthquake the big news in Marlborough for 2016

By Cathie Bell The November 14 earthquake changed the landscape of Marlborough, literally.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake, with an epicentre near Hanmer Springs, has caused huge damage, ripping up farms through southern Marlborough, damaging at least 20 per cent of winery tanks, and breaking buildings.

After the earthquake, Marlborough District Council building inspectors checked houses and public buildings throughout the most-affected parts of the district, and 22 have been red-stickered, which means they are too dangerous to enter, 49 are yellow stickered, which means people can go in but cannot sleep there, and 215 are white stickered, which gives them an all clear.

All public buildings were cleared for use.

One red-stickered building in the centre of Blenheim, 39 Queen Street, has meant the central business district street has been blocked off for a month, and it is likely to stay that way well into January as the building is demolished.

Marlborough recovery manager Dean Heiford says people need to relax in the holiday season, but at the same time, they need to make sure they are ready for another big earthquake.

The district has come through well, and the community has responded really positively, with people helping each other tremendously.

But there is a potential problem with complacency, and people being blasé about earthquakes,

he says.

“People are going, ‘ah, that’s just a 4.5, that’s nothing’, but there is a hell of a difference between a 4.5 and a 5.8, and people need to be prepared.”

Geonet says GNS Science seismologists predict the most likely scenario – about 70 per cent - is that aftershocks will continue to decrease in frequency over the next year and no aftershocks of magnitude 7 or larger will occur. Felt aftershocks (e.g. over magnitude 5) will occur in the area from North Canterbury to Cape Palliser/Wellington.

“It’s very likely at 98% within the next year that there will be at least one aftershock of magnitude 6.0-6.9 in the next year, regardless of there being a larger magnitude 7.0-plus earthquake.”

The Geonet blog says the best advice is to be prepared.

“Remember: Drop, cover and hold in an earthquake. If the earthquake is long or strong and you are near the coast, evacuate as soon as the shaking stops. Do not wait for an official warning or sirens. Earthquakes can be scary.

It is normal and okay to be a bit scared about things that are scary.

But the best thing you can do is take action and be prepared.

“If you are anxious about the earthquakes and this is affecting your ability to go about your daily life the ‘All Right? Hotline’ on 0800-777-846 is a great resource where you can talk about any anxieties or concerns that you have regarding the earthquakes.

Remember to also seek support with friends and family, and to take time out to do things you

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inbrief Fire warning Fires near Wharanui and on the Wither Hills have been mopped up, rural fightfighters say, but they warn people to be careful of grass and forest fires over the summer.

Marlborough Kaikoura Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara says trees turn into chimneys when fire burns up through their core.

“There’s a lot of spring growth and even with a bit of rain from time to time, everyone needs to be conscious of the summer fire risk. With the holiday time coming, it’s a good time to remind everyone to make sure visiting friends and family stay safe if they’re heading up to the walking tracks.”

Speed limits changed New 80kmh speed limits have been put on State Highway 6 between the Westwood retail development and Renwick, as the Government lowers the speed on the new route to Christchurch in an effort to stop accidents. Also lowered to 80kmh are the stretches between Renwick to Waihopai Valley Rd and Branch River to Stoney Creek Bridge, and to 60kmh at the Wairau Valley township.

Lifejacket or pay

A large crane helps the demolition of 39 Queen Street.

enjoy.”

Dean says people shouldn’t worry about the event of another earthquake but they should be prepared, especially during the holiday period when people have guests staying or they are away in

holiday spots themselves.

“People need to relax, but they should make sure they have things in train too… think about looking after their guests or themselves away in holiday spots if another one comes.”

A trial ‘no excuses’ policy for recreational boaties not carrying or wearing lifejackets and those who speed on the water is getting underway, including in Marlboorugh.

Maritime NZ director Keith Manch says boaties who break councils’ lifejacket and speed rules will be given infringement notices of up to $300.“We are focusing on boaties who do not carry or wear lifejackets (as required by the Maritime Transport Act and Regional Council bylaws) and also unsafe speed because they are two of the biggest risks of death and injury,” he says.

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Business Business

Good year for lines company

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Largest cruise ship visits

The largest cruise ship to visit New Zealand, the Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, will be making three scheduled visits to Picton this season, starting with a visit on Christmas Eve and two more in January.

The ship is 348-metre long and carries 6400 passengers and crew, but with the renovation of Waimahara Wharf, it can tie up in Picton.

Adam Armstrong, managing director, Royal Caribbean Australia and New Zealand has said that Royal Caribbean has been blown away by the response from the public.

Since Ovation’s first local cruise was announced, the company has announced an extension to Ovation of the Sea’s maiden season, and confirmed that she will return for a second extended season in 2017/18.

“Ovation of the Seas is more than a state-of-the-art cruise experience – this is a whole new way to holiday. There is no other destination in the country that delivers so much, all in one place,” said Armstrong.

By Cathie Bell Marlborough Lines has reported a bumper profit this year, but chairman David Dew is cautious about the results, saying a sizeable chunk of that is due to asset revaluations, rather than true profit.

The Blenheim-based lines company published its annual report last week, and has reported group operating revenue of $163.9million for a 15 month period, up 181 per cent, which it says is due to buying the Yealands Wine Group, and becoming ‘a much more diverse business’.

Marlborough Lines bought 80 per cent of Yealands for $89,200,000 on 1 July 2015. It also owns 50 per cent of Nelson Electricity.

It had sold its share of Network Otago and Horizons in the eastern Bay of Plenty, netting it $135 million.

Managing director Ken Forrest says the company has shifted its reporting date to June 30 to match the Yealands reporting date, because of ‘international accounting requirements’.

“It was easier for Marlborough Lines to change rather than Yealands. International accountaing requirements require that we

Marlborough Lines chairman David Dew and managing director Ken Forrest with the company’s annual report.

value the stock at balance date. It’s either the wine or the grapes, and it’s not easy to value grapes at March 31, so we opted to change Marlborough Lines to June 30.”

A dividend of $4.285 million has been

paid to owners Marlborough Electric Power Trust, and the trust is to make a distribution to customers of $150 early next year. The trust owns 100 per cent of Marlborough Lines on behalf of the power users of Marlborough.

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Restricted Fire Season Marlborough District (Fire by Permit only)

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

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

• Any fire with a fully enclosed firebox such as outside burners, pizza ovens, solid fuel fired hot tubs etc • Braziers with a tray to catch falling embers PROVIDED THAT NO SUCH FIRES SHALL BE LIT OR REMAIN ALIGHT DURING HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS OR WHEN HIGH OR GUSTY WINDS ARE FORECAST. No open fire permits will be issued after the 24th Dec, during the official holiday period. Fire permits can again be applied for after the 4th January 2017 at www. mkrfa.com AND REMEMBER: IF YOU CAUSE A FIRE YOU CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE SUPPRESSION COSTS AND THE COST OF ANY DAMAGES CAUSED. FOR ALL FIRES RING 111.

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By Cathie Bell Australian company took over Flight Timber’s Blenheim sawmill a year ago and says it is well underway to fulfil its promise to increase staff and its $10 million investment in to the plant.

It says it has spent over $4m on a number of significant projects to improve the international competitiveness of the mill, whilst also delivering environmental improvements, focussing, in particular, on fine particle emissions via the installation of an integrated air management system.

Almost $1m in optimising technology to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved from every single log and board, and another $2.4m in converting kilns.

Another three staff have been employed.

“Safety upgrades have been made across the site and extensive safety training has taken place – Timberlink believes that no-one should ever be injured at work.”

In the company’s sustainability report it says its Blenheim mill complied with all applicable resource consents.

However, the mill operates in a sensitive area, being very close to both urban and rural residential properties, and in the past year, had received eight external complaints, some from mill operations and some from capital works.

One of these was related to visible smoke emissions from the boiler, which was related to unstable operational conditions.

Seven of the complaints were related to noise and/or light spill to nearby homes, and

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the company says it’s acted to mitigate the effects of operations including scheduling problematic tasks for particular times and rearranging storage to filter out noise and light.

“However, Timberlink recognises that good relationships with our neighbours are a critical element of our social licence to operate, so more extensive long term solutions to solve the issues of light spill, noise emissions and visible smoke are under investigation with deployment planned for FY 2017.”

The company says it prides itself on being a key member of communities where mills are located.

“In addition to being a major employer, Timberlink estimates that the positive indirect economic impact of the Blenheim mill is NZ$60m, with the majority of this contributing to the regional Marlborough economy.”

Being part of the Blenheim community, Timberlink felt the desire to be responsive to the most recent earthquakes in the region and has therefore donated funds to the Marlborough Council Earthquake fund, established by John Leggett, Marlborough Mayor, to directly help victims in the district.

Timberlink’s chief executive Ian Tyson believes that businesses need to support the wider communities in which they operate and says ‘Timberlink’s future in New Zealand is inextricably linked to the strength of Marlborough region and the wider economic development of the South Island’.

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Friday December 30, 2016

First the sides are shaved.

Sue has close shave for charity Story and photos by Celeste Alexander Sue Sheat bravely faced the clippers and razor last Thursday when she shaved her head for charity. Sue was inspired by her husband who was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the beginning of the year.

It took place at Ashwood Retirement Village where Sue works in front of a nervous crowd of residents, staff and family

members.

As each stroke of the clippers took place and more and more curls hit the floor, Sue’s laughter rang louder.

“Oh it feels weird... I’m meeting new relatives later today, I wonder what they will think,” she jokes.

Sue initially planned to raise $500 for Shave for a Cure but last Thursday her total was sitting at $1431.

Colleague Angelea Stanton prepares the razor for the final shave.

A freshly-shaved Sue Sheat emerges from beneath the hair.

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Contractors using specialist equipment have found 13 leaks in Havelock, losing an estimated 20 litres of water per minute.

Eleven of them were on private property, the Marlborough District Council’s operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says.

“But two were in the Council pipes, one losing an estimated eight litres a minute. That is being dug up now and repaired with the work due to be finished this week.”

In Renwick, seven leaks were found, mostly on private property, although half the water being lost there - nine litres a minute - was coming from a couple of breaks in Council pipes.

In Seddon three minor leaks were found; two on private property and one on a service line in the road berm.

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The cost of trying to locate the leaks is paid for by the council, but the actual repairs are an individual responsibility, he says.

“The leak detection contractor will be available to find the leak within the property but, once found, it’s up to each property owner to arrange to have their leak fixed.”

People could expect that followup contact by the contractor early in the new year; a little later than initially advised, he said.

“The water loss is not as big as it was when we last did this detection work a year ago but, with aging pipes, weaknesses are always going to occur.

We’ll keep patching it up until it’s no longer economic to do so,” Stephen says.

“In the meantime, even though it’s not yet quite as dry as it was at the same time last year, we’re still asking everyone everywhere to be aware of their water use and think about water conservation.

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Akin to the way end of year politicians get their pay rise the MDC has snuck in agreement for more funding for this theatre.

Well you had your election chance to clean up this cronyism behavioural trait, but now reap the opportunity lost, at ratepayers expense, so who are the few beneficiaries?

I had a great experience shopping at Cherubs toy emporium today.

The selection of gifts for my grandkids was out of this world!

And the ladies saved me a job by doing all the gift wrapping for me.

Thanks Cherubs.

Mobility parks Please remove signs To the people who put signs on power poles advertising garage sales at their place would they kindly also remove them afterwards.

Take note Martin Tce people please remove your sign in Redwood St, near Horton Park.

I know it’s the silly season and it’s busy but there is no excuse for unentitled fit people to use mobility parks. Think about it.

One day you may need one.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas text talk, thank you for this page to read and share.

Thanks ‘TXT TALK’ for 2016 Well it’s not the normal page three girl of the tabloids, but it has made us read, think, smile, silently nod or jolt memories; reward and acknowledge good business and people, uncovering much that was once disclosed, now brought to account - thanks.

Similarity or chance Christchurch is throwing millions at a church which had 10 years of events (recorded earthquakes) being built over eight underground streams.

Blenheim is now throwing millions on a structure built on reclaimed land over a large river, not so old, but costing up for a decade ahead.

Which will sink its funding?

Which one has its own dedicated car park built years before?

Not a race All you truck/car drivers that go up Lansdowne Street...

It’s not a race.

Make them pay All the Xmas decorations look great in town, as for the scum that keep vandalizing them, when they’re caught, make them pay!!

Get them where it hurts, their pockets

Loved your ad Debbie Debbie Webster love your ad on Wednesday 21st back page Sun. Just awesome!

Christmas display Well done to the lovely ladies at St Andrews Church who have put together a well thought out Christmas display with activities.

Allow a bit of time to make the most of all that’s there.

Our children really enjoyed it.

Karen

Traffic in Renwick Dear Mustang Sally Wed Sun, just letting you know it is only some of the residents of Anglesea and Boyce St in Renwick moaning about the extra truck’s disturbing their ‘quality of life’.

The majority of Renwick, including ourselves, living close to State Highway 6 are supportive of the extra trucks and traffic as we know how much Seddon, Ward and Kaikoura would love to have them through their towns again.

Tui to town Tui to town is a great idea and have spotted the odd tui...wouldn’t it be better to plant native trees on road verges instead of deciduous ornamental cherry trees?

Less mess, more birds.

Christmas lights

Cute dogs Loved the cute pictures of the dogs in the paper the other week!

Such cuties in their outfits, what a good idea!

Hilton Place - brilliant! Xmas lights superb.

Made me feel as though l was in fairy land.

Well done peeps who made the effort.

A must see. Thanks x.

txt talk of the week Reindeers What a fantastic idea, my kids especially love Rudolph.

Well done guys and gals - it feels so Christmassy in town this year.

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Open Bus Services Closed Recycling Collections Open 2016 Bus Services Friday 30 December Saturday 31 December: 8.00 am 4.00 pm Day after New Year’s Day (Observed) Open Bus Services Saturday 31 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Passengers are advised that duringYear the Saturday 31 December Day afterbags Newand Year’s Day (Observed) FridayCouncil 30 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm Services over Monday & Tuesday Passengers are advised are thatadvised during that the New Rubbish recycling crates normalSaturday 8.00 am - 4.00 pmMarlborough District Passengers during the Monday 2 231 & December: Tuesday 3 3 January: January: New Year holidays the Blenheim Bus Tuesday 3 January: 9.00 am – Midday Rubbish bags and recycling crates normal8.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 7.30lyam - 4.00 on pmMondays will be collected collected holidays the Blenheim Bus Service will not operate New Year the Blenheim Bus 8.00 am am --2 4.00 4.00 pm Monday & Tuesday 3 January: 8.00 am Holidays - 4.00 pm Service willholidays not operate on the following Open ly collected on Mondays will be collected Marlborough District Council, Blenheim3ofon Friday 30 December.

Monday 2 & Tuesday January: 7.30 am 5.00 pm on the following statutory public holidays: Service will not operate on the following Havelock statutory public holidays: Friday December 2016 on December. fice will30reopen on Wednesday 4 January NewFriday Year’s30Day (Observed) - Rubbish bags Day statutory holidays: New Year’s Sunday 1 January 2017 Open Havelock New Year’spublic Day Sunday 1 January 2017 New Year’s Day (Observed) Rubbish bags 2017 at 8.00 am. and recycling crates normally collected on New Year’s Day Sunday 1January January 2017 Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Friday 30 December: - 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Resource Recovery Centre Day after New Year’s Day Monday 2 2017 Day after New Year’s Day Monday Open and recycling crates normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected on Wednesday Day after New Year’s Day Monday Saturday 31 December: 8.00 am 4.00 pm 8.00 am 4.00 pm Open Collections 2 January 2017 New Year’s Day Holiday, Tuesday 3 January 2017 Friday 30 December: - 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Resource Recovery Centre Tuesdays be collected on Wednesday 4 January will 2017.

2 January Monday &December: Tuesday 3 January: Saturday 231 Friday 30 December: 7.30 am - 5.00 pm New Year’s2017 Day Holiday, 4 January 2017.

Saturday 31 December: 8.00 am - 4.00 pmOpen Please make sure your bags and crates are Day after New Year’s Day (Observed) New Year’s Day Holiday, 8.00 -am 4.00 pm - 4.00 pm Saturday 31 December: 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Please make sure your bags and Tuesday 3 January 2017 Friday 30 December: 7.30 am 5.00 pm crates are resume 3Tuesday 3 January Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 January: 8.00 - 4.00 pm out on the kerb by 7.30 am. Normal services Tuesday January 2017. 2017.

Rubbish bagsam and recycling crates normally Monday Monday 231&December: Tuesday 3 7.30 January: Seddon 2 & Tuesday 3 January: Normal services resume Saturday - 4.00 pm out on the kerb by 7.30 am.

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New Year’s Day (Observed) - Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected on Wednesday 4 January 2017.

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

Watching TV and snoozing at the same time, multi tasking at its worst!!

One of my best holidays was.....

My first time to Bathurst in 1984.

What ’s your fondest childhood memory?

Holidays spent at Beech’s Bay.

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What’s your favourite meal?

Blue steak.

My guilty TV pleasure is ...

Motorsport.

What’s your greatest fear?

Fear itself!

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How do you want to be remembered?

As somone who is easy going and enjoys a good laugh.

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

Dave Grohl, he has an incredible talent that reaches across many generations.

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

I’m a Foo Fighters fan.

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Health providers different options The festive season should be a time for getting together and celebrating, but for those who work at Wairau Hospital Emergency Department in Blenheim it can be one of the busiest times of the year.

The Emergency Department doctors see a lot of preventable injuries as people rush into holiday activities, including ankles sprained while walking in the Wither Hills, backs strained after too long in the garden and various sports injuries.

Even with the best preparation, accidents do happen.

When they do, emergency department staff want you to remember that not all accidents are emergencies and you have options for care in Marlborough.

A GP, the urgent after-hours GP, GP Nurse, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, and Healthline are the most appropriate places to start with nonemergency conditions.

GPs are open through the holiday period, except on

statutory holidays. This year that’s Monday 26 December and Tuesday 27 December, and Monday 3 January and Tuesday 4 January.

However, the urgent afterhours GP clinic in the hospital grounds is open on these days from 8am to 10pm.

Pharmacists are the best people to see in the first instance for such summer injuries as bad sunburn, insect bites and dehydration.

They provide professional advice over a range of issues, and can, with some conditions, provide free emergency contraception for New Zealanders.

If you’re not sure where you should be, ring your GP practice nurse or Healthline and ask for advice.

Healthline is a free telephone health advice service available for all New Zealand families/whanau at any time of the day or night.

Callers can phone 0800 611 116 from either a landline or a mobile phone for free, confidential health advice.

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Awatere Valley resident Charmaine Hammond was driving through Seddon when she spotted the snow on Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku looking like a galloping horse.The peak of Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku, which can be seen from all over Marlborough is New Zealand’s tallest peak outside the Southern Alps, standing about 2885 metres.

Health and safety for farmers Farmers should have a health and safety plan, Federated Farmers field officer Stacey Flay says.

She told the recent monthly meeting of Marlborough Federated Farmers it is concerning that a considerable number of farms did not have a legally required plan.

“It’s been a legal requirement dating back to 1992,” she says.

“All farmers should have a policy and plan of some descrip-

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tion on hand to be signed by those entering the property.”

The farmers’ organisation has agreements, and she showed members the Health and Safety agreement at the meeting.

“It is very comprehensive and approved by Worksafe.

The cost was $199.50 to Federated Farmers members and $520 to non-members. It is a working document, not for putting in a drawer to be forgotten. It’s multi-

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for the children as they go through the system – sort of streamlining the pipeline of education, making it smoother for students.

“For me as a secondary teacher, I understand what and how they’ve been taught as they come to me.

Simon as a primary teacher understands what the student has experienced and what we’ll teach them as they move on.”

Next year, the focus is on writing as an achievement challenge and implementing plans around that.

“The evidence says we have to lift the standard of writing across the community of learning, across the curriculum.

“It’s a weakness nationally, across the world.”

Simon says the community of learning will change how schools teach their students and how they monitor those students and the teaching they receive, to get the best out of the students and to give them the best outcomes possible.

Parents looking in might not have seen too much difference this year, he says, but there are 47 teachers across the community of learning working hard on the new processes.

“In terms of impact, it’s very much around the teachers, rather than a school. It’s very intense professional development.”

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By Cathie Bell The Marlborough schools’ Community of Learning is getting scrutiny nationally and internationally, the two principals running it say.

The new way of structuring education sees 21 schools in Blenheim, Seddon, Ward, and Renwick and six kindergartens across the district working together to focus on more intense ways of learning.

Renwick principal Simon Heath and Marlborough Girls’ College principal Karen Stewart are leading the work being done.

Simon says the Marlborough community of learning is now a year old, and the main foundations of its work have been laid.

“We’ve been building a plan this year of how it is going to work, rather than implementing it.”

Marlborough was one of the earliest communities of learning set up, and there is ‘huge’ interest nationally in its work, and internationally in the New Zealand education changes.

“Everyone’s watching what’s happening in Marlborough.”

Karen says the schools and kindergartens are all working together collaboratively, looking at the educational journey of the children.

The community of learning enables teachers at all levels to understand what’s been happening

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Farmers should be familiar with the system, review farm hazards, complete the risk register, train people who work under it and communicate with regular visitors and contractors to the farm.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARLBOROUGH

- WEEKEND EVENT GUIDE Friday 30 Lights Over the Manger St Andrew’s Church, 5 Henry St, pop in between 7.30pm–10pm for fun, dress ups, photos, self guided activities and a hot drink and biscuit. No charge. Phone Marion 578-2272 for more info.

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

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

The Edwin Fox Ship Visitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen 573 6868.

Heritage & Whaling Museum Picton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay. Ph 573 8283.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marlborough Museum Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place. Open 10am–4pm daily. Fran Maguire Pottery – Exhibition extended due to popular demand. New Exhibition - Fads and Frills, Junior fashion 1900-1960. Phone: 578-1712.

Mikeys Bar High St, Picton. Warm up to New Years Eve early. Aroha live on guitar, 7pm.

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

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

EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

New - 3 Little Blue Penguins in our Rehabilitation Centre, 2 abandoned after the 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake. Meet the locals at EcoWorld on our 11am and 2pm wildlife and rehab presentations. Picton Foreshore.

Ph 03 573 6030.

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

Saturday 31

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am-3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, Sunday-Thomas Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Up & Coming

Picton Men’s Shed “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm.

Phone Rex Green 021 469 191 or Kerry Eagar 021 888 423 for more information.

Picton PowerHouse Night Market 8 Wairau Road, Picton, 5pm. It is a great opportunity for the wider Marlborough community to sample our region’s amazing produce, arts and crafts and enjoy their evening meal from one of our fabulous food stalls.

Sunday 1

The Great Momorangi Treasure Hunt Momorangi Bay Campground, 2000 Queen Charlotte Drive, 6:30pm–8pm. Come and discover nature’s treasures in The Great Momorangi Treasure Hunt. You’ll be given a list of treasures to find, then learn how to identify them. Fun for kids and kids at heart.

Havelock Lions Market 9am-1pm, Havelock Town Hall. Pork products, eggs, toys, clothing, plants, pest traps made by Havelock Menzshed and more.

Plus, of course, a sausage sizzle. Site available at $5. Ring Ian - 574 2558.

Havelock Craft Fair Havelock Town Hall 10am-4pm. Craft Fair supporting the Simply the Breast dragon boat team. 10am–4pm daily. Free entry.

Lots of crafts and plants.

Ignite Marlborough Picton Foreshore, London Quay, 7pm. Starting with an evening market. Heaps of main stage music and entertainment and increased children’s entertainment area (until 10pm) and food and refreshment stalls. All culminating in a fabulous Fireworks display at midnight! Alcohol free event except within cafés, restaurants and bars. Free bus transport Blenheim to Picton and return (must be booked in advance).

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

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

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

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am Saturday and Sunday, 10am.

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

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

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. Club Meets Mondays at Clubs of Marlborough. Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

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

This great band will rock you through into 2017!

Courtesy Van available

Blenheim Riverside Railway Train Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm and 3.00pm to Omaka and return, 1.45pm to Beaver Station, Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Adults $10 Child $5 (Omaka $6 & $3) Cash only. Also on 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th & 12th December.

21st NZ Scout Jamboree - Open Day Giesen Sports and Events Centre, 8 Uxbridge St, Renwick, 9.30am-4pm. All visitors will be able to take part in the activities happening outside the Sub Camp Troop sites. You are all invited to join in! All visitors will receive ‘Beaver Bucks’ (the Market Day monetary system) to spend at the activities.

A café will be offering tea/coffee, ice creams and souvenirs.

Havelock Craft Fair Havelock Town Hall 10am-4pm and again on 2nd Jan. Craft Fair supporting the Simply the Breast dragon boat team. 10am–4pm daily. Free entry. Lots of crafts and plants.

Thursday 5 January

Saturday 7 January Hopai Sports Day Annual Family Sports and Picnic Day, 10.45am activities start. Access by road via Kenepuru Rd & Crail Bay or by boat. Food stalls, sausage sizzle, raffles, BYO as no bar. $5 entry fee, children under 12 free. More info go to www. pelorus.co.nz/hopai.

King & Queen of The Withers Wither Hills Farm Park, 7:45am–11:30am. Run or walk this popular 10k hill race in the Wither Hills. Great views over the town across to Taylor Pass and a challenging but fun course. $20 adults & $2 children.

Ulysses Club Ride 11am. New years day ride to Pelorus Bridge Cafe for coffee.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market New Year market. Marlborough A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell and Alabama Rd, 9am-12pm. Delicious seasonal produce available this week.

Blenheim Roller Skating Club College Park, Stephenson Street. 1-3pm today and 8th Jan, $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own. Come have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome. Also on 3rd & 10th Jan 4-6pm.

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community services Marlborough After Hours GP Services: Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm.

Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

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

Ph 5782271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am-8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital 520 9999, for Women's Refuge contact numbers.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 578 8125.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Aley 021 434117.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

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

PICTON Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 520 3222 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 520 9980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy.

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

Classifieds Advertising Ph 03 577 7868 for sale

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All advertisements are subject to the approval of Blenheim Sun newspaper. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Blenheim Sun newspaper of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated.

Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher.

Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Blenheim Sun newspaper may also appear on a relevant website.

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

St. Christopher’s Anglican

Nativity Anglican Church 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim.

All welcome to our services Sunday - 8am Traditional Eucharist Service 10am - Family Service

Sunday 9.30am: Traditional Wednesday 10am: Communion 92 Weld Street, Redwoodtown Phone 578 0139

Alterations and Repairs

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

Call 03 577 7868

To run your ad here

Two Strong Men & A Truck Available by the hour.

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

Phone 577 8089 or 027 558 3260 Winz quotes available

situations vacant

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

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Call Care is the top of south’s largest out sourced call centre, operating 24 hours 7 days a week.

We have 2 fulltime vacancies available in our progressive team.

Before applying you must have the following qualifications: • Available for shift work including evenings, early mornings, weekends and public holidays • Excellent typing/computer skills • Pleasant phone manner/ customer service focused • Great spelling • A good geographical knowledge of New Zealand would be an advantage • Be able to work in a high pressure situation • Work in a structured environment These positions are a long term employment opportunity.

If you think you have the above qualities please send an email to stephen@callcare.co.nz with your CV and a reason why you feel this position would suit you.

ENGINEERING CLERICAL ADMINISTRATOR (WorksOps) (FULL TIME)

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

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

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

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

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

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

situations vacant

Are you a good organiser with well-honed computer skills to fill this position, which assists the Works and Operations Supervisor

You’ll be the conduit between the crews doing work in the field and the Council’s assets management system, ensuring that our infrastructure continues to work well and providing general administrative and clerical support.

You’ll also be managing the teams’ roading requests for worksites and setting up and running an inventory system for the depot at Woodmor Drive.

In addition, the position will assist with stock control at the depot store.

The Marlborough District Council has more than $1 billion’s worth of infrastructure in the district, and WorksOps is a key part of keeping all those assets working well for the people of Marlborough.

No formal qualifications are required for this job, but you will need to have a high level of competency in computer applications, a sound level of literacy and numeracy, and experience in engineering or construction industry administration.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00pm on 16 January 2017.

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

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

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Births This Week HEGGLUN: Kye James (9lb 4oz) December 11, 2016 HIKA: Kowhai Aubrey (7lb 4oz) December 16, 2016 McKENDRY: Beau Alexander (8lb 10oz) December 20, 2016 SENA: Liam Kodhel (3.68kg) December 18, 2016

In Memoriam

Remember your lost loved one on their anniversary.

The deadline is Monday 5.00pm.

Please contact the Sun for further details.

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

Festive season thoughts

By Andrew Little Firstly, happy holidays and best wishes to you all during this festive season. It’s a great chance to catch up with friends and family, reflect on our lives and on those doing it tough.

It’s also a time to celebrate and enjoy our wonderful country, one of the greatest places in the world to live and raise a family.

I think we can be an ever better country where more of us have the chance to be the best we possibly can. But there’s some serious things holding us back, there’s no point denying it.

So, let’s face them and fix them. In 2017, we can choose to change the government and build a better New Zealand Of course, there are many wonderful things happening in Marlborough. Tourism is booming, bringing money into the region. I recently visited a wine bottling plant in Blenheim and saw how this increasingly high-tech industry is bringing jobs and growth into the economy.

The recovery from the earthquakes is going to be long and hard but, as long as the government remains willing to put the money in, the region will come back stronger than ever.

But there are challenges.

The Kiwi dream is slipping away for more and more of us. Bill English is a new Prime Minister with old ideas that have failed for eight years.

It’s time for a fresh approach.

Here’s my pick for five big issues facing Marlborough and the country as a whole, and what we will do to fix them.

acknowledgement The Sun Newspaper offers an acknowledgement service to its readers. You can submit acknowledgements following family bereavements. The deadline will be on Mondays at 5.00pm, with a limit of 50 words for $15.00.

You can submit acknowledgements by bringing them to the Sun office at 72 High Street, or posting them to PO Box 634 Blenheim 7240. You can also email them to frontdesk@ blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

Labour leader Andrew Little

1. Affordable housing Two thirds of adults under 40 in Marlborough are renting. Buying a first home is just too expensive.

Labour will build 100,000 affordable homes for first homebuyers. We’ll ban the foreign speculators who use our homes as gambling chips.

2. Safer communities Crime is up in Marlborough with a 16 percent increase in burglaries in the past year.

National has cut police numbers, and police foot patrols are down.

Labour will recruit 1,000 more police to make our communities safer.

3. Healthcare when you need it National has cut $51 million out of NelsonMarlborough DHB’s health funding. The result is more expensive GP visits, people getting home help cut, and long waiting lists.

Labour will reverse National’s health cuts and fund the system properly to keep up with the growing and ageing population.

4. Opening up higher education Under National, tertiary fees are up 40 per cent and the number of people studying is falling. That’s not how you build a wealthy, smart country.

Labour will make everyone’s first three years of tertiary study fees free, so that people get the skills we need for the 21st century.

5. A good start for all our kids New Zealand should be the best country in the world to raise a family. Yet, we have 110,000 kids living in houses that have a “severe mould or damp problem”.

We can fix that. My Healthy Homes Bill says you can’t rent out a house unless it is healthy to live in. We don’t let butchers sell rotten meat; this is no different.

There’s other problems, of course, but these five show Labour’s vision for a better country.

Getting the basics right gives everyone the freedom to live their version of the Kiwi dream.

New Zealand can be the best country in the world to bring up our kids once again.

But, first, we have to change the government. * Andrew Little is the leader of the Labour Party.

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Marlborough’s contrasting sporting year Marlborough’s sporting year has been stellar yet predictable in some respects.

While Marlborough’s Olympians failed to fire in Rio, the emergence of sprinting star Lucy Sheat and rally co-driver John Kennard stand out as the most impressive efforts of 2016.

Sheat has broken several national records over sprint distances this year and the talented teenager looks set to continue that trend.

Kennard, at 57, became the oldest co-driver ever to win a round

of the World Rally Championship when he was the right-hand man to Hayden Paddon.

Olympic rower Sophie MacKenzie was named Sportswoman of the Year in Marlborough for the third consecutive time.

Squash’s Quinn Udy continues to impress and seems to be on track for a bright career in the sport.

The Tasman Makos made the premiership final of the provincial rugby competition but Marlborough teams struggled in

club action against their Nelson rivals most of the year.

Ben Wheeler’s Black Cap dreams have largely been on ice this year due to injury but with the national team falling back into an all too familiar slump, a call-up may not be far away if he can keep himself fit.

Our rowers will have to pick themselves up after a disappointing Olympic campaign for another four years of grind.

However, redemption is a wonderful thing.

Friday December 30, 2016

Sport inbrief

SPORTS TALK

Hopai Sports Day

With ...

Jacob Page

The annual Hopai Sports day is set for January 7. Admission is $5 and children under 12-years are free.

The event kicks off at 10.45am with the children’s Tug’O War and field events and finishes at 4pm with prizegiving.

Take your own food and beverages. No eftpos. Access is via the Kenepuru Road and Crail Bay or boat.

Visit the website for more information.

King & Queen of Withers The King & Queen of the Withers popular event will be held Saturday, January 7 from 7.45am11.30am at the Wither Hills Farm Park.

It’s open to all ages and is a popular run/walk covering 10km.

Enter as an individual, part of a business team or as a married couple. The children’s event is over approx 2km and is a hill course.

Big plans ahead for ‘Dr Bray’

By Celeste Alexander In July Brayden wowed his family and supporters by becoming the World Flyweight IMMAF Champion after competing in Las Vegas.

Brayden stepped into the ring with the New Zealand flag and achieved the goal he had set - to walk away a champion.

To top off his ‘gold rush’ winning year, Brayden is a nominee for the Halberg Sportsman of the Year awards in the high performance category for his mixed martial arts success.

Asked how he felt about being nominated Brayden replied; “It was pretty cool being nominated. My family is Brayden Graham with his gold medal at the MMA World pretty stoked.

“I think it’s good to showcase the sport Championships in Las Vegas won in July. File photo.

Kennard gets brief summer break

By Cathie Bell World Rally Championship co-driver John Kennard is home for about three and a half weeks, catching up with friends and family and vineyard work, before getting back into the competition next year.

2017 will be the twelfth season John has co-driven with Hayden Paddon, and they will be back in action together on January 18 in the French Alps for the Monte Carlo rally.

That will be a dramatic change from Marlborough’s hot dry blue skies and sunshine, as the rally is famous for its

‘scary icy’ tarmac roads.

The two came fourth in this year’s WRC competition and they are aiming to do better, John says.

Hayden is a ‘driven’ person, and has mapped out his goals for the future, including winning the WRC in 2018, he says.

“He’s just gone on and on and on…

Every single step he projected for himself, right from the start.

“2018 he’s targeted as the year for winning the WRC. We’ll see. Maybe he can do it a year early.”

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as people just see the violence and not the skill and technique, so it’s great to have it out and celebrated,” he says.

Going into the New Year Brayden has some “exciting things” in the pipe line.

“I can’t say yet but I’m working on a few things at the moment. Let’s just say that I’m not going to be an amateur... I will be going pro,” he says.

With the success of 2016 behind him and a big year ahead, Brayden is putting his feet up for the Christmas and New Year period and spending time with family.

“I have been away a lot fighting and training at the gym so it will be good to stay home. But the goal will be to keep achieving,” he says.

Mountain bike runs

The Super D Races will be run on January 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the Wither Hills Mountain Bike Park, Taylor Pass Road.

The event involves timed runs down through the Mountain Bike Park. Run as many runs are you like. from beginners through to pros.

Entry is $5.

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MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Safer Boating Lifejackets

Safe Boating Basics Check List               

The Skipper is in charge of the boat Check the weather forecast and tides before leaving.

Never overload the boat Ensure each passenger has a correctly fitted and ap proved life-jacket.

Check the boat, engine and equipment before leaving.

Know the rules: see section on Rules of the Road.

Guard against fire.

Avoid consuming alcohol when boating don’t drink and drive Carry spare fuel, anchor, bailer, torch and warm gear.

Tell someone where you are going, and when you’ll return Take two means of communication:- VHF, flares, EPIRB, cellphone (in a plastic bag) Brief passengers on the location and use of all safety equipment.

Respect other water users.

Do not anchor or fish in shipping routes, or near a marked power cable.

Give way to all commercial vessels over 500 gross ton.

(Personal Floatation Device) You must carry a life-jacket or buoyancy aid for each person on board.

It is the skipper’s responsibility to ensure that life-jackets are worn in situation such as in rough water, dangerous sea conditions and during an emergency. It is strongly recommended that you wear a life-jacket at all times when boating.

Voyage Plan Before you go on the water you should leave a voyage plan with a VHF radio station or a reliable friend or relative. They can contact Coastguard and the police if your do not return as planned.

The plan should include the following information:  Your name and address  Who is with you;  Your intended trip and the stops you plan to make, including when you expect to return;  And a description of your boat and the safety gear you have on board.

The best general purpose life-jacket for everyday use has a buoyant collar which will keep your head out of the water, even if your are unconscious.

Small children’s life-jackets should be fitted with a crotch strap to prevent the wearer from slipping out the bottom.

There are approved life-jackets for all types of boating activities and it is essential that the correct type is used. See you boating retailer for the most suitable option.

Only use life-jackets which are in good condition. Exposure to sunlight can cause the colour to fade, making it more difficult to spot in the sea, and can cause the material to weaken very quickly.

The most important thing is to have a life-jacket that fits you correctly and is suitable for your boating activity.

Don’t forget to let the VHF radio station or person you left your voyage with know when you arrive home safely. Just by letting others know your voyage plans, you greatly increase your chances of help arriving quickly when something goes wrong. The information you leave behind will be vital in the event of a search and rescue emergency.

Essential Equipment Life-jackets Anchor First aid kit Navigation equipment Bailing system (bucket/bilge pump)  Fire extinguisher  Rope  Torch     

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Spare fuel Warm clothing Alternative power Knife Boat hook Communication equipment/radio/ distress flares

Boating Education The Coastguard Boating Education Service provides a variety of courses throughout the country for all levels of knowledge and ability. The Day Skipper and Boatmaster courses are two of the core courses offered.

Keeping a Good Look-out Every person in charge of any type of vessel underway is required to keep a proper look-out at all times.

This really means that you must concentrate on what is going on around you on all sides, not just in front of you.

Note: When travelling at 20 knots you are covering a distance of about 10 metres per second!

 The Day Skipper (15hrs) is an introductory course for all members of the family and crew, including those new to boating, and provides essential boating knowledge and safety.  The Boatmaster (30 hrs) is a comprehensive course for boaties with some exiting knowledge and experience.

Both courses apply to a range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats. The Day Skipper also applies to jet skis, sea kayaks and waka.

For more information including venues and dates visit www.cbes.org.nz or call 0800 40 80 90.

Ensure that you can communicate with somebody ashore.

We recommend a VHF as the best option.

All accidents must be reported to the HARBOUR MASTER PH: (03) 520 7400 harbours@marlborough.govt.nz

www.marlborough.govt.nz