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Theatre re-think Young architect questions Theatre design.

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Elite family business Dave and Brendan Gill talk tyres and family.

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Chris and Heidi Gibbs remain positive amidst the charred remains of their restaurant, which was destroyed by a fire on Saturday morning.

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By Damian George Gibb’s Vineyard Restaurant was just starting to make its mark internationally when it was destroyed by a fire on Saturday morning, co-owner Chris Gibb says.

The restaurant, which Chris and wife Heidi have run for 11 years, was named one of the top 50 restaurants in New Zealand by Cuisine magazine last year, and is one of 15 entries in the 2010 Marlborough

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Gibbs thankful for local support From Page 1. Feedback has come from far and wide, with one local bed and breakfast owner informing the couple a Japanese guest had commented she “couldn’t believe� the restaurant was gone. Heidi says the couple have been stunned by the response from local businesses following the blaze, which is believed to have been caused by a malfunction in

a wine fridge. “It’s amazing the amount of emails we’re getting, people are dropping off food and presents, and offering us storage space,� she says. “We’ve got a lot of fantastic memories of the restaurant full of people, and people who knew each other. It’s good when that happens - then the restaurant really starts to come alive.�

With the building facing demolition, Chris says they are now looking at various sites to set up temporary location. “At the moment, there’s a pause. Assessors are looking at it, landlords are looking at it - it’s a little moment for reflection. “We just want to say an amazing thanks to all friends and customers in the past that have got us to Charred wine bottles sit as a stark reminder of Saturday morning’s fire. where we’ve come.�

King acting on fishing concerns By Damian George Kaikoura electorate MP Colin King says he is continuing to meet with Marlborough’s recreational fishers, and relay concerns to Minister of Fisheries Phil Heatley, following protest from fishers about new blue cod fishing regulations. Mr Heatley announced recently the reopening of the Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery would be accompanied by regulations including a limit of two fish per angler, and a size restriction of between 30cm and 35cm. The fishery is expected to open on April 1. The regulations have drawn an angered response from many Marlborough

fishers, mainly due to the fact that boats based outside Marlborough, or entering from outside the Sounds, will not be subject to the same limitations. Mr King says the decisions made have come about as a result of a comprehensive process involving the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Management Group, consultation with the wider Marlborough community, and rigorous scientific research. “I sincerely hope that people who find these new rules “stupid�, to quote a recent letter [to The Sun], will try to understand that we are doing all we can to maintain, and perhaps even improve, this precious fishery.

COD RULES: Kaikoura Electorate Colin King is continuing to monitor concerns raised by Marlborough fishers in relation to new regulations concerning the Marlborough Sounds cod fishery.

“The widespread interest and comment generated over recent years has shown just how precious it is to people of all walks of life.� He says, once the fishery opens, monitoring and research will continue but, unfortunately, acting in the

best interests of the fishery and its users cannot result in everyone being happy. Mr King says Mr Heatley has been “only too willing� to receive and consider feedback from Marlborough fishers. “However, come April 1,

I will be standing alongside the minister to catch my two cod, measuring between 30 and 35cm, and I’m sure I’ll be back before lunch confident there will be fish in the Sounds for others to catch - not just today, but in generations to come.�

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Theatre design challenged By Damian George A New Zealand-born architect now living in Finland says an architecture competition should have been implemented as part of the design process for Blenheim’s new civic theatre. Karl Fitzpatrick, who was born in Blenheim before leaving to study architecture at Finland-based architect Karl Fitzpatrick’s theatre complex design, Victoria University in which includes a library, art gallery, exhibition space, theatre, Wellington, says the information centre, cafe, youth centre, public meeting spaces and competition could car park. have generated a wider town, creating a pose complex was discussed, the range of ideas and better central landmark site next to Clubs of Marlborough involved the public. and meeting was not conducive to that sort of “I believe the design point for the building, he says. of the proposed theatre “If the original site at at the community at went ahead with very Blenheim Borough School was large. little discussion with “The proposal available, you could have looked the community, and that is more so an at that sort of thinking. But it’s a competition should idea than what not available and won’t be availhave been held to truly should actu- able for a long, long time. explore the possibilities “This site is designed to work ally be built, but of what the theatre could highlights the in with all the performing arts be,� he says. possibilities of and also with the convention Karl Fitzpatrick “This would have what can actu- centre - there’s synergy that given the community a ally be done to transform the works with that building.� chance to evaluate a number of exisitng block occupied by the Mr Moseley says there are two proposals and ideas.� schools of thought on where to civic theatre.� Following findings from a But Civic Theatre Trust chair- locate community facilities University thesis researching man Kevin Moseley says there - one is that they should be the future of community-based was no need to call for multiple dotted around the community, architecture, Mr Fitzpatrick felt designs as the architecture com- and the other that there should a multi-purpose complex was an pany, Shand Shelton, specialise be “one huge building that all option worth considering. in designing theatres and were these amenities are in�. As part of his project, the now the best people to consult. However, one of the beauties of Helsinki-based architect de“They were recommended Blenheim is the whole centre of signed a building for Blenheim to us by every single person town has a drawcard for people, on the existing theatre site, which that we contacted throughout from the stadium, to the swimhoused a number of facilities. ming pool and library. Australasia,� he says. “The basis of the design was “Imagine if it was all in one “Everyone said ‘why would to incorporate a number of you look any further than Shand big site - everyone would go to community functions in one Shelton? That’s what they do.’� one area and the rest of the town structure at the heart of the While the idea of a multi-pur- would be dead.�

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Toy library asset to community In the lead up to the re-opening of Blenheim’s Salvation Army Community Toy Library yesterday, Sun reporter Celeste Lodewyk discovers the delight of working with children’s toys through the eyes of volunteer Nickie Pharland. By Celeste Lodewyk “What I love most is that I’m allowed to be a big kid,� says a wide eyed and grinning Nickie. An enthusiastic Nickie is one of 10 volunteers who have been working hard during the holiday season to clean, re-categorise and stock take hundreds of toys in time for yesterday’s re-opening. Walking through the ceiling high rows of games, puzzles, dolls houses, trucks, baby toys, ride on bikes and scooters (just to name a

few), Nickie diligently names each item by name while discussing the benefits of the library. “There are many great reasons to use the toy library, one being that hiring toys is more affordable than buying them, it allows children to play with a huge range of different toys and is a great tool for grandparents to use when grandchildren come to stay�. “The rental cost of these toys is between 30cents and $5 and hiring is for two weeks which is achievable

for most families. It’s this revenue in addition to the $10 annual subscription Toy Library volunteer Nickie Pharland and her daughter Cheyne are fee which allows us to excited to announce that the library has re-opened again for 2011. purchase new and exciting toys every year, it’s a library and found it such a useful Vercoe has since taken over and win-win situation for everyone,� tool. I became so enthusiastic about remains in a supervisor role. she points out. The toy library currently has it that I began volunteering shortly The affordability is something after,� she smiles. nearly 400 families on the books Nickie knows first hand as her own The Salvation Army Community and will be open every Tuesday daughter Cheyne has been a “toy Toy Library located on the corner 10am-11:30pm, Wednesday 3: library baby� since a young age. of George and Henry Streets was 15pm-4:30pm and Friday 10am-11: “Cheyne was five months old founded 30-years ago by the late 30pm and 3:15pm-4:30pm up until when we began using the toy Pauline Whitt. Sister Mailene December.

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By Damian George Pig hunting runs in the blood of Okaramio man Trevor McLean’s family. Since taking up the hobby as a 7-year-old 73 years ago, Trevor has seen his sons Ross, Hamish and Gavin also get the bug, as well as his grandson Thomas. After getting word of the three genrations of Marlborough hunters, Maori Television decided to feature them on their weekly show Hunting Aotearoa, and were soon floored by the mens’ enthusiasm. “They couldn’t get over us getting up so early,� Trevor says. “We got up at 4am every morning and the camera crew weren’t too keen on it at first.� Conditions for filming meant the group’s expedition was not quite as productive as it might have been, with rain teeming down over the two days of hunting at Plunket Stream. However, the five men came away with one boar, a pile of Maori Television clothing and “a lot of laughs�. Despite nudging 80 years of age, Trevor is as keen as he has ever been since his father first introduced him to the sport, an outing which he still remembers vividly. “We went to Dangerous Creek, and the dogs went away and got this bore and I did the baby noise,� he says. “I reckon I could take you to within 50 metres of where we got that boar.� After more than 70 years of hunting, Trevor offers one piece of advice for future hunters looking to nab a pig or two - one which the film crew can vouch for. “The main thing is get out early in the morning so the scent’s fresh.� Hunting Aotearoa airs every Thursday night, with the McLean’s episode likely to air in April.

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Foundation launches By Celeste Lodewyk A new body known as the Marlborough College Charitable Foundation was yesterday launched with the immediate objective of developing additional funding streams to assist Marlborough Boys’ College to be fully competitive with the best colleges in the country. Among the first to hear of the launch were MBC staff who agreed unanimously with comments such as “the Foundation is fantastic�, and “this gives the school hope�. To be part of this “new and original� foundation, anyone can become a foundation member by joining the Gold & Blue, says John Davis, Foundation trustee. “Nothing is complicated, that is the key to it. “This is a fresh, new start to bring excellence back into the college and now that it has been developed, the support

has been outstanding. The Foundation’s potential growth is limitless.� MBC sports co-ordinator Gus Bishell was full of praise for the Foundation and says he will giving his full support. “Sports and culture have really been suffering and our kids are really hurting. With this funding it means there will be more opportunities for them, it’s a breath of fresh air,� he says. MBC arts and culture co-ordinator Ngaire Searle says her support was unanimous with that of several other teachers. “I definitely support the Foundation and I am very proud of what it aiming to achieve. At the end of the day if we don’t believe in our boys and do what ever is necessary to help them, who will,� she says. Gold & Blue members will each contribute $100 per month for 36 months and all

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A weight lifted When former Havelock Inn Cafe owner Gary Marshall decided to put his business on the market, he also made a pact with himself that he would not cut his hair until the building sold. Fifteen months later, Gary was finally able to walk into The Barber Shop in Blenheim to trim his locks. “About the time I put it up for sale, a guy from one of the local Havelock water taxis thought I was getting a bit scruffy and that I should get a haircut,� he says. “I took up the challenge and said ‘stuff it - I’m not gonna get a haircut until I sell it. “I didn’t think my hair LOSE THE LOCKS: Janene Warburton of the Barbershop takes the first cut of would be that long.� Havelock man Gary Marshall’s hair in Gary had hoped to donate celebration of finally selling his business. his hair to Freedom Wigs engineering business, which he had in Dunedin, but was told his hair was not quite long enough recently been running simultaneand that it contained “too many ously with the Havelock Inn. “And also to finish the house, mow grey hairs�. He says he is now looking forward the lawns, cut shrubs - things that to focusing all his attention on his other people do every weekend.�

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Elite father-son team Working together as a father-son duo on a very competitive business stage is no small feat for locals Dave and Brendan Gill. Dave is the owner and manager of Grove Road’s newest addition, Elite Tyre and Alignment and is joined by his son Brendan who came on board to help grow the business. By combining their knowledge and passion for the tyre industry, together the Gills are fast striding toward their goal of building a successful and thriving business as Celeste Lodewyk finds out. It has been four months since the Gills waved the green flag at Elite Tyre & Alignment but have found that despite the ripples remaining from the recession’s impact on local businesses, Elite Tyre and Alignment continues to experience growth. “Some may call it risky to open a new business in today’s tough times but with the high level of personal service we provide, we think we have a recession busting business. “The proof is in the pudding, every week is better than the last and we already have repeat customers,� Brendan smiles. The business’s growth Brendan and Dave believe is attributed partly to their knowledge and skills, and partly because of their ‘independent’ status. “Our advantage is that Elite Tyre and Alignment is Blenheim’s only truly independent and locally owned store specifically tailored to tyres. “Because we are not aligned or contracted to any tyre brands, we are not a franchise and we don’t have a head office telling us what to sell, we can offer the customer the best tyre to suit their needs across all brands,� they say. Dave is known by many in the community from his 17year stint as manager of Blenheim’s Beaurepaires. Born and bred in Blenheim, Dave initially began his working career as an apprentice carpenter but soon swapped his tool belt for steel belts and began work at Fleetway Tire Co’s retread factory, located where Haack Construction and the surrounding buildings currently reside. Dave then made the obligatory move to Australia where he worked for Dunlop Tyres both manufacturing tyres and servicing a variety of vehicles including trucks, 4x4s and even race and rally cars. In 1980 he returned home and began working for Marlborough Transport, before slotting seamlessly back into the team at the local Dunlop Tyre Shop and taking up his management position with Beaurepaires in 1989. 2006 saw Dave leave the company and pursue truck driving for a short time before deciding to get the ball rolling on his long term goal, owning his own tyre business.

“The concept of the business was planned years ago, I was simply waiting for the right opportunity,� Dave says. “Many of my old clients made the comment that I needed to get back into the industry.� Three months was all it took for the Gill family to make Elite Tyre and Alignment a reality. After growing faster than expected the next priority for Dave was to lure Brendan from his “cushy� corporate office position at the head of Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres NZ Ltd in Wellington, which turns out wasn’t very difficult “Dad happened to catch me on a bad day when I was feeling fed up with my desk job,� Brendan laughs. “So I jumped at the chance to return home and do some real work. You never truly appreciate Blenheim until you leave. It’s great to be back, I love it here.� Brendan’s experience in all areas of the industry has been a real asset to the business, Dave says, covering everything from their computer system, ordering, product knowledge and manual work. “I have been fortunate to have grown up learning most of what I know from Dad. After leaving school and going straight to work at the tyre store with him, I was able to work my way up to management,� Brendan says. After spending fouryears in Blenheim, Brendan progressed to a series of tyre store management positions in Christchurch. From there he transferred to Wellington and worked in the Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres corporate office handling everything from stock for 106 stores nationwide, through to redesigning and implementing a computer system for all stores. With their combined industry experience of nearly 50-years, Dave and Brendan say their long term plan is to build and expand the business and to continue offering “great customer service� to all Marlburians. “Providing a real local option in a sea of foreign owned tyre stores,� Dave says.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Havelock is set to be a star attraction this weekend as it plays host to the first “Havelock Fishing Competition�. The inaugural event kicks off this Friday at midday and runs through to Sunday where competition winners will be announced as well as the recipient of a $30,000 draw. Iconic kiwi comedian Jon Gadsby will be heading the weekend entertainment line up as well as playing host to Sunday’s prize giving. The competition which is open to nationwide entries has attracted over 150 entries to date and has around $40,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. One of five main sponsors, Bow To Stern owner Richard says the event is shaping up to be a great competition

with entries coming from all over New Zealand. “The competition has had a lot of local business support which is fantastic for Havelock considering we have so many out of town entries. “It’s going to be a busy weekend which is what organisers were hoping for, a great start to this annual event,� Richard says. There are five main sponsors of the event including Bow To Stern, Inlet Bakery, Havelock Hotel, Havelock Service Station, Last Resort charters and Tony’s Tackle plus many more local supporting businesses. It has been through these sponsors that many exciting prizes have been donated including accommodation prizes, eating vouchers, product vouchers and fishing

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gear such as rods, reels, tackle box, nets etc. “All entrants will go in the draw for a major spot prize, which will be given away at the big weigh in on the Sunday afternoon, so even if you don’t catch a winning fish you could still walk away with a good prize,� Richard says. There are several categories for both juniors and adults including everything from snapper to sharks, eels to scallops as well as the fun categories, “Most Unusual Fish� and “Unluckiest Boat�. The competition will be closely following sustainable fishing practises which include the use of barbless hooks and the exclusion of Blue Cod, which cannot be recreationally fished within the Marlborough Sounds area until October 2012.

Philosophy for primary students By Damian George Philosophical discussions are generally reserved for high school classrooms or University lecture theatres, but one forward-thinking Marlborough primary school is putting paid to that theory. Having introduced the ideals of philosophy to year six to eight students last year, Wairau Valley Primary School has now decided to teach the subject to all its students from this year. Teacher Amy Eberhardt says rather than learning about individual philosophers and theories, students will instead be using the principles of philosophical thinking to engage in class discussions. “Traditionally at school, children are looking to answer a question right for the teacher,� she says. “In philosophy, there might not be

one right answer; there may be many right answers. “It’s about teaching them to be confident in their views.� Mrs Eberhardt says discussions may be centred around topics such as whether or not it is okay to tell a lie, or what it means to be “beautiful�. “But not actually dragging the children down to talking about all the theory - the ideas are underlying every single discussion. “They love it and they’re really natural at it - children are much better thinkers than adults are.� The teachers have completed a two-day professional development program in teaching philosophy to children, conducted by Aust ra l ia n educational

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Sun readers have their say... Q: How have petrol prices affected your driving habits?

Michelle Higgins Blenheim

Kayleigh Katu Blenheim

Kayetrina Taylor Blenheim

Jessica Westley-Darryl Blenheim

Ainsley Vincent Blenheim

Peter Collins Port Underwood

Don’t travel as far now. One trip into town to do jobs. It’s definitely affected us.

I’m always going to need my car, especially if I work late.

We don’t go out in the boat as much that’s for sure.

We don’t drive as much. Walk a lot more. It just costs a fortune to drive.

Yes, it’s affected me. I only use the car if necessary.

Living down Port Underwood we find the price of fuel outrageous. With rego going up on Diesels and then paying Road User Charges, there’s no give or take.

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Blue Cod fiasco Dear Ed, Do people realise how unfair to us Marlburians the new rules for the opening of the Sounds blue cod fishery are? For instance if three boats - one from Marlborough’s Havelock, one from Okiwi Bay or Nelson and one from Mana, near Wellington - are fishing at Stephens Passage, then the rules are unfairly stacked against the Havelock boat. The Havelock boat will fish under a two cod bag limit regime, the Nelson one under a three cod limit, the Wellington boat three or more. The Marlborough boat cannot use more than two hooks, the other two can use as many as they like. In turn that means no

set lines for hapuku (groper) or snapper for the Marlborough boat, the other two can use set lines. The Marlborough boat cannot have more than two fish a person on board, the Nelson boat can have six per person, the Wellington boat even more. That’s not fairness. I reckon Marlborough anglers have got to speak out over this. Every Marlborough fisho should join the Marlborough Recreational Fishers for just $15 sub. That seems the only body fighting for Marlborough fishos. Let them do the hard yards for us fishers, but help them to do it with your suppport Neil Wilson

Dear Ed, Frankly, it’s a disgrace that a small group can get a council to approve of this financial help when the majority of the people they represent would appear to oppose it. And why are so many of the new councillors hiding behind silence? So much for a brave new peoples’ voice after the elections. This will turn out to be an ongoing burden on the ratepayer, just like the Millenium Gallery, which was supposed to be self-funding but which most knew never would be. Why won’t they stall proceedings until the people have a chance to speak, why? – because the Mayor and some others know that the struggling ratepayer will oppose it, preferring their money goes to worthwhile projects in the area, not to some minority’s fanciful idea of small town grandeur. If this small group are so adamant it will be a success, they should form a corporation and build and fund it themselves and pocket all the profits. Any bank would fund a project which can prove a successful future. But we all know that won’t happen, so they need to sponge off the ratepayer. Colleen Mace

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Why no flood of support? The Editor, When I read of Canvastown resident Maria Marks, who was victim to the same weather front that devastated Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, I found it hard to believe as a New Zealander that my own country could be so indifferent. The outpouring of volunteers from all walks of life rolling up their sleeves, wading in water up

to their waists, pitching in under filthy conditions, helping their neighbours, was witnessing humanity at its finest. Then you read the plight of this poor lady. Form a working group people of Blenheim and, with a smile and a will to help, erase this unfortunate image of the land of Sunshine. A Miami Father.

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Cars targeted Tuesday, January 25 At 10.10pm, a 16-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for breaking into a stolen car and possession of cannabis following a police search of his house in Whitney. The vehicle was stolen from Milford Street last Saturday night and found in the Whitney area. Police say enquiries are continuing and further charges are likely.

Wednesday, January 26 At 12.30am, a 43-year-old unemployed man was arrested for disorderly behaviour after allegedly cycling in the middle of State Highway One, near Springcreek. At 11.10 am, a 17-year-old male vineyard worker holding a hammer during a domestic dispute in Riversdale was arrested for threatening behaviour and possession of a weapon. He was held in custody and due to appear in court on Thursday. At 7pm, a 17-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for breaking into a stolen car and possession of cannabis following a police search of his house in Whitney. At 7.40pm, a 19-year-old

unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail curfew.

Thursday, January 27 At 12.05am, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail condition of not consuming alcohol. Shortly after, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail curfew. At 12.40pm, a 28-year-old male labourer was arrested for failing to appear in court. At 9.10pm, a 21-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions. At 11.40pm, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested for possession of cannabis.

Friday, January 28 At 6.10am, a 30-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for wilful damage after he allegedly smashed up a vehicle on Maxwell Road using a tree stake. At midday, a 50-year-old male beneficiary was arrested for driving whilst disqualified. At 7pm, a 20-year-old male labourer was arrested for breaching his bail curfew. At 10.25pm, a 24-year-old unemployed man was arrested for damaging a vehicle following a domestic incident.

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Saturday, January 29 At 12.50am, a 42-year-old male horticulturalist was arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Market St. At 2.50am, an 18-year-old unemployed man was arrested on the same after an incident on Maxwell Road. Just after midday, a 38-year-old male sickness beneficiary was arrested for stealing scrap metal from Brayshaw Park. Shortly after, a 19-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions after he failed to report to the Blenheim Police Station. At 4.15pm, a 41-year-old unemployed man was arrested for breaching a harassment order.

A 19-year-old male vineyard worker has been arrested in Picton for a range of offences dating back to February last year. The man faces charges of assaulting a female, assault with

intent to injure, threatening to kill, and using a hammer as an offensive weapon, all stemming from domestic incidents. He has been held in custody and was due to appear in court on Thursday.

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Artistic and charitable By Celeste Lodewyk Blenheim artist Thirza Davies is no stranger to exhibiting her paintings, but with her home surrounded by blooming colour she has been inspired to display her art in the garden. What makes her “Art in the Garden� exhibition, running February 5 and 6, even more special is the involvement of local organisation Alzheimers Marlborough which

will benefit from donations. Thirza has pledged 10 percent of her exhibition sales to Alzheimers Marlborough and there will also be a donation box available to the public. The exhibition will take place at Thirza’s home at 14 Dawkins Place (off Snowdens Terrace). Carparking will be available by the Dillon Point Pre-School Centre which is situated behind Thirza’s property

through a gateway. Around 30 paintings will be on display throughout the entire garden, each depicting stunning land and seascapes. The paintings are priced between $75 and $450 and are unique oneoff artworks. Thirza has been painting since her teenage years and has delighted in incorporating New Zealand features into her artwork.

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ROSSI/OLIVEIRA: Eder and Roselaine are very happy to announce the safe arrival of their first baby, Anthony F.R. De Oliveira. 3.4 kilos. Thank you to God. Thanks to all the staff at Wairau Hospital and Midwife Cathy Middleton. Both well.

AVE-DREW: Angela and Jayden are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second baby, a brother for Alizae. Trysten Anaru Lewis was born 6.30am 15th Jan, weighing 7lb 14oz. Thankyou to Ruth and Joyce and Phil and Lyn for all the help and support.

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FOWLER: Simon and Jane are thrilled to announce the arrival of Will Simon Fowler. 29/01/11 at Wairau Hospital. 7lb 6oz. Special thanks to Gwen and the Theatre, and Maternity Ward Staff.

NEWMAN: Paul and Karen thank the Lord for the safe arrival of Georgia Kate (7lb 11oz) on the 18th of January at 12.36am. A precious little sister for Liam and Hamish. Very special thanks to Ruth Johnson, the staff at Ward 1 and ‘The Grandies’ for all their help.

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Whakatane donates sun to Blenheim Blenheim may have missed out on the “sunniest town in New Zealand� title last year, but promoters from winning town Whakatane were on hand to dish out Marlborough some of their prized sunshine. Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency marketing manager Will Stewart [above] was part of a group who made their way from Whakatane to Blenheim handing out one can of “100 per cent pure Whakatane sunshine� for each of the 2651 sunshine hours recorded. The trip was not all about gloating though - the group stopped in Rotorua and Cambridge along the way collecting donations for the New Zealand Red Cross Australian Floods Fund. “We thought, with the catastrophe that’s just taken place in Brisbane, it’s a bit wrong for us to be banging on about how sunshiny we are,� Mr Stewart says. Blenheim’s Wadsco Motor World donated $200 to the cause once the group arrived in Blenheim, allowing the promoters to give away the remaining cans for free.

Good numbers for Lucky Stiff The Havelock Thetare Company’s latest production is proving popular with two of its first four shows at the Havelock Town Hall sold out. Having opened last Thursday, the company’s rendition of the off-broadway musical Lucky Stiff has also attracted near capacity crowds for its other two performances. It is the first time the company has performed a musical in its 11-year history, with its previous productions being comedies and other plays. Havelock Theatre Company publicity officer Ian Cameron says the show has received excellent reports, and led one audience member to ask the front of house if the actors were part of a New Zealand travelling company. He says only a limited number of tickets remain for the company’s final three performances from Thursday through until Saturday.

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COONEY: Paul and Jaimee are pleased to announce the arrival of Lachie James (8lb 3oz) on January 09th 2011. A little brother for Fenella.

RANSFIELD : Laurence and Toni welcome Madeline Grace into the world. 8 pounds 9 ounces on January 6th. 3.00am at Wairau Hospital.

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HARRIS: Jodi and Vaughn are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Mia Ashley (7lb 3oz) On January 12th. A beautiful sister for Joshua. Big thanks to Gerry Lawson and staff on Maternity Ward.

KERR: Angela, Matt and proud big brother Mitchell are thrilled to announce the arrival of their second baby, Sienna Jade, (7lb 14oz) on January 12th 2011. 10.50am at Wairau Hospital. A huge thank you to Midwife Carole Thompson, also the Helen Crampton, Theatre Staff, Shona Wills and all the Maternity Ward Staff. Both well.

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Babies SPROSEN: Hopaea and Johnathon are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Tyrone Thomas. (8lb 5oz) 11th January 2011. 6.02pm.

MACNEILL/MILLER: Sonya and Hamish would like to welcome into the world, Harry Thomas (7lb 9oz). 10.48am, 10th January 2011. Much anticipated brother for Lachlan.

WRAIGHT: Sarah and Phiip are delighted to announce the late yet safe arrival of Tori Maya (7lb 10.5oz) on January 17th at 8.06pm.

PLEASE NOTE Wairau Hospital Maternity Ward visiting hours are: DAILY at 10am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm

SUSUM: Our baby boy (only child) Nav. Lots of love from Grandparents: Mr and Mrs Saras Chand, Uncle Savi and the rest of the families. Special love from Granny Madur and parents, Salesh and Susum. Lots of love and best wishes from Uncle and Aunt, Mr and Mrs Sanesh Chand from Nadi Fiji.

SHASKEY: Mark and Pam are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Bella Joy (7lb 5oz) on January 16th, 2011 at 2.55pm.

WEBB : Andy and Vanessa are delighted to announce the early but safe arrival of a wee girl, Jaidyn Honor, 5lb 14oz on December 30th at 9.35pm. A little sister for Conor and Kaleb.

SAGGERS: Christo and Jenny (nee Grigg) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Oliver (Ollie) Daniel Peter Saggers (7lb 3oz) on January 05 at 3.19pm. A little brother for Sophia and Archie.

ANDERSON/ MILLER : Daniel (Mick) & Ange are proud to announce the safe arrival of their first baby girl Dakota Maynard (8lb). January 10th 2011 at 9.04am, at Wairau Hospital. WALTER: Lucy and Richie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Rory Samuel James, born 12th January 2011. A brother for Angus. Thanks to Helen Crampton, Theatre and Maternity Ward Staff. Special thanks to midwife Gerry.

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HENRY: Neil and Alex would like to announce the arrival of their son, and brother to Amber, Thomas James (7lb 5oz) on January 7 at Wairau Hospital.

SAMSON : Rawiri born 13th January 7lb 8oz. A brother for Laressa, Renee, Daniel and Tara. A uncle for Luke and Chole.

MCLANE: Duncan and Pip (nee Harris) and big sister Alice welcome the early but safe arrival of George Harold McLane on 21.12.10 at Southland Hospital.

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STEPHENS/ STARKEY: Kayla and Paora would like to welcome Kinayne James Taunu into the world. The best Christmas present ever. 25th December 2010 at 12.59pm at Wairau Hospital.

C O R B I S H LE Y: Craig, Nicola, Dave and big sister Zara are happy to announce the arrival of Jonty David Craig. (8lb 3oz) on January 15th 2011, at Wairau Hospital. Huge thanks to Carole Thompson and Maternity staff.

WRAIGHT: Sarah and Phiip are delighted to announce the late yet safe arrival of Tori Maya (7lb 10.5oz) on January 17th at 8.06pm.

AVE-DREW : Angela and Jayden are pleased to announce the safe aarival of their second baby, a brother for Alizae. Trysten Anaru Lewis was born 6:30am 15th Jan, weighed 7lb 14oz. Thankyou to Ruth and Joyce and Phil and Lyn for all the help and support.

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A BIG thanks to everyone who sent in their fantastic Holiday Snapshots! â– Ashley Nally and Libby Milner enjoy some Friday shopping in Blenheim.

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1st Place: Lesley Reeves with her prize of a Topshots 10x15� Canvas Print voucher

â– Margaret Tepania, Hilary Gill and Sandra MacKay show their purple colours in support of Relay for Life and Purple Day.

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â– Aimee Williams and Stuart Parker from Ray White Real Estate man the Purple Day sausage sizzle.

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■Rebecca Toms and Britney Dickinson asking people to ‘count the jellybeans’ for Purple Day.

â– Hannah Lott and Sue Sergent take a break from selling coconut ice and fudge at The Forum.

3rd Equal : Angela Wood with her prize of a Topshots $25 voucher

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The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations. For $8.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be prepaid. Call into our office at 72 High Street, Blenheim

STICHBURY, Allan Bernard (Stitch): Reg No 37175. Flying Officer. Dear Stitch died on 30 January 2011 at Fairview Hospital Blenheim, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Dottie, loved dad of Wendy, Nigel and Carolyn and Stitch to Owen, Christine and Graeme; loving Poppy of Ben and Susie, Kate and Teaukura, Lucy and Francis, Jack and Megan; Arron and Tracey, Adam, Craig and Kelly, Jessica and Tom, Guy; Amber and Mark, Jolene and Simon and Great Poppy of his 16 great grand children. Messages to Wendy Glover 366 Dillons Point Rd, RD3, Blenheim 7273. A funeral service for Stitch will be held at Clubs Marlborough, Alfred St Blenheim at 2 pm Friday 4 February followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Housie Every Thursdays 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, 2 super houses, 2 silent lines. Raffles and loads of food. Proceeds to Special Needs Children of Marlborough

Marlborough Youth Orchestra “Have a go” day for interested young musicians. Blenheim School Hall. 3.45-4.45 Thursday 10th February. For information Phone 5776231

Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Service. Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain resolution. Ph: 5795304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

Secondhand Book Sale Rock & Mineral Club Rooms Brayshaw Park. Saturday 5th Feb 1pm Sunday 6th Feb 9am - 4pm. Book Donations welcomed. Thanks to our supporters.

SF Marlborough (supporting families in mental well being) For information/advocacy/support for families living with mental illness please contact Cheryl or Lyn on 577 5491 or visit us at 4 Scott Street. All Welcome.

Sheets ‘n’ Things Good used linen for sale! Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon at Bread of Life, 14b Stephenson Street (opp Boys College) Phone: 577-5423.

St Christophers Goodwill at the Church Hall, opp Countdown, Redwoodtown this Friday 8.30am - 12noon. Great bargains in used clothing and household goods. Some free items.

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community services Marlborough After hours GP Services: at Wairau Hospital campus, after 6pm. (excluding Redwoodtown Doctors patients see below) Reception 520 6377. Office 520 9980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thrus 9.303pm. Hospital Visiting Hours Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

Redwoodtown Doctors: 9am-noon Saturday morning. Redwoodtown Doctors' patients requiring A/H consultations please phone 5780470.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward. Marlborough Family Budgeting Free,confidential budgeting advice. Monday -Friday. Phone 578 2006. Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Phone 578 4272. Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377. Office 5209980. Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271. Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hrs Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am-3pm. Lifeline Marlborough: 5778668, 24hr helpline. Marlborough Women's Refuge, Rape and Sexual Abuse Resource Centre: Crisis line, phone Wairau Hospital (5209999) and ask for Women's Refuge contact numbers. Overeaters Anonymous: Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Sunday weekly. Redwood Tavern Paddock 9am. Plants, crafts, produce, jewellery, books, fruit, eggs and more. Stall sites $5. No bookings. Turn up at 8am.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846)

The Blue Door

Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Ross 578 5896.

is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm. Saturday 9.00am - 2pm. Surplus items to your requirements we would gladly accept we can deliver. Phone 5794353.

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Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172,

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm. Seddon Health Clinic Monday 10am-1pm; Wednesday 3pm-7pm; Friday 10am-1pm. After hours: Marlborough GP Services: Reception: 520 6377. Office: 520 9980. For an appointment phone 578 1665 or Seddon Plunket Rms 575 7194 during clinic hours.

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MacDONALD, Mary Lilley (nee Rees): On January 28, 2011, peacefully, with her family, at Fairview Hospital. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of George, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Nerissa, Geoff and Maria, and the late Kevin, adored Nana of Kelly, and Brittany, Shaun, Olivia and Logan; and Jennifer, and great grandmother of Hayley. Rest in Peace. Special thanks to the staff and carers of Aberleigh Rest Home and Fairview Hospital for their dedicated and respectful care of Mary. Messages to 26 Howick Road, Blenheim 7201. Donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201. A Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, at 10.30am on Wednesday February 2, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz DAVIDSON, Ena Mary (nee Taylor): 28.2.1910 - 28.1.2011. Passed away peacefully at home. Beloved mother of Diane and the late Garry, mother-in-law of the late Lindsay Barron, dearly loved grandmother (mother) of Jeanette and Fabio, Nicolette and Brendon and treasured great mother of Caleb, Enzo, Isaac, Giovanni and Luca.Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Norman (Tauranga) and the late Jean; the late Gladys and Claude Sharp; the late Son, and Linda (Blenheim); and Jack and Lorna (Ward), loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews, special friend of the late Ron and respected and loved friend to many others. Messages to 20 Nosworthy St Blenheim 7201.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz CATCHPOLE, Beverley June (Bev): On January 27, 2011, after a long illness battling cancer, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. Much loved and cherished wife of David, loved mother of Sherie, David, Gary and the late Christopher, grandmother of all her grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Joy and Stan Rush. Bev would like to say a special thank you to all her many friends and associates that she has met and known during her lifetime, especially those associated with the Marlborough Indoor Bowling groups. “I have run a great race, I have found much comfort and joy in living a good Christian life”. At Bev’s request, a private cremation has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz LANG, Garrick Thomas: Passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Tuesday January 25, 2011. Aged 63 years. Beloved husband of Sally, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Chris Howison (Christchurch), Angela and Steve Gadsby (Wellington), Matthew and Bridget (Dunedin), loved stepfather of Kirsty Cole (Nelson), and Robert Cole (Melbourne), loved Poppa Bear of Trent, Reid, Nova, Finneas and Zavier, and two little bundles expected soon. Adored big brother of Julia and respected brother-in-law of Mike Raymer (Taupo). Messages to PO Box 191, Picton 7250. At Garrick’s request a private cremation has been held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Ph 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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FAC E LI F TI N G Using NZ ’s only Specialised Ultrasound Machine. Introductory 1 hour special $ 40.00 Phone Ericson Medi Spa today 5778688. Gift Vouchers available.

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MOVING to Nelson. Live Richmond. Mature working household. Spacious. Great sunny location. Make your home close to all amenities. Telephone 021 5777 46.

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SUMMER SALE. 50% off. At The Dressing Room (formally Jean Jones). Phone 5778879 FLUTE and Theory tuition. Limited spaces available with Tracey Webb. Renwick Studio. Phone 5725054. 027 3587114 or email twebb@xtra.co.nz. GUITAR Lessons with Matt McNeilly. (NZMSM) Novice to experienced. Adult students welcome. Phone 5777 393 SUMMER SALE. 50% off. At The Dressing Room (formally Jean Jones). Phone 5778879

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SUMMER SALE. 50% off. At The Dressing Room (formally Jean Jones). Phone 5778879

OLD whaling and early NZ/Maori items wanted. Private registered collector. Phone Phil on 5775402 or A/H 5788551 SUMMER SALE. 50% off. At The Dressing Room (formally Jean Jones). Phone 5778879

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THE SEWING SISTAS: Norma Noad, Mavis MacKenzie, Gloria Jones, Mary Doig and Felecity Henderson have been hand-sewing colourful outfits for the Ambrym Utas village in Vanuatu.

Parish ends mission on high note By Celeste Lodewyk The year 2011 is going to be extra special for members of the Wairau Presbyterian Parish as they prepare for a momentous trip to Vanuatu in April. In what has been a five year ‘commitment’ to the South East Ambrym village of Utas in Vanuatu, parish members plan to end their mission on a high note by gifting back a piece of land originally given to them by the village. On the land a new building named the Jimmy Ansen Christian Community Centre has recently been built and is ready to be unveiled to the village. In celebration of the opening of this building as well as the gifting of the land back to the village, a group of 15 people will travel over in April to attend the special occasion. The group is made up of parish members and new youth member Caitlin Simpson, a former Marlborough Girls’ College student.

In preparation for the trip, a group of passionate craftswomen affectionately known as the “Sewing Sistas� have been busy creating colourful garments for the village children to wear at the opening. What makes this special for the Sewing Sistas is the knowledge that the children do not have a lot, member Gloria Jones says. “The village is primitive therefore the kids have nothing so to give them clothing handmade by our congregation will make them so happy. “It has been a labour of love for us, something enjoyable and fun to do while putting our sewing skills to good use,� she said. The “Sewing Sistas� will be meeting weekly to continue future sewing projects and for fellowship. Anyone interested in joining can contact Gloria Jones on 5777 691.

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A 36-year-old male freezing worker has been arrested after beating a six-month-old puppy with a shoe on Charles Street on Sunday afternoon. He was charged with wilful ill-treatment of an animal and was due to appear in court on Monday. In a separate incident, a 17-year-old unemployed woman was arrested for assaulting a man with a shoe in Budge Street on Friday night. Police say the man received cuts to his left ear and above his right eye, but did not require medical treatment. The woman was also arrested for breaching her bail conditions.

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Wheeler on track for Crusaders campaign I’m just starting to increase my By Damian George Just as his Crusaders teammates workload and do all the hard slog start to ease up on the training now.�Wheeler says he is likely to paddock, Tasman utility forward be out of action for another month, Joe Wheeler is finally beginning meaning he will be a non-starter to extend himself as he continues for the franchise’s first game against the Blues to recover from a in Auckland on shoulder injury. February 19. The two-metre Although this lock/loose forward is his first season underwent surgery as a signed Super after the ITM Cup Rugby player, last season, and Wheeler has had is now into full experience traincontact training as ing in the heat of he attempts to be fit summer as a wider in time to make an training group impact on this year’s member last year. inaugural Super 15. “The last couple “I’ve been limited Joe Wheeler of years I’ve in my involvement so far because of my shoulder so got a bit of a taste of it. I was my load was a little bit slower at pretty involved last year but it was probably a bit of a shock to the start,� he says. “Everyone else is doing a lot the system with the heat and the of game preparation whereas intensity of the training sessions.

This year I’ve handled it pretty well though.� He says missing the pre-season fixtures through injury is frustrating as the hitouts are a chance for players to put their hand up for selection. “But if your body’s not in the best shape, you’re not going to be able to do that so you’ve got to look after that first and foremost. “It is frustrating, though. Being young, you always want to be out there.� With such a raft of experience in the Crusaders squad, Wheeler’s ability to play three positions -lock, blindside flanker and No 8 - may count in his favour when it comes to team selection. “Hopefully - you just never know with injuries and stuff like that but there’s so many capable guys, there’s so much competition.�

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Local stock car driver Sam Thompson is all smiles after his recent trophy win.

By Celeste Lodewyk The spotlight on our local speedway drivers has certainly been noticed from all over the country as Eastern States makes an early mark on the 2011 racing year. The New Year kicked off with the Basis NZ Stock Car Title held January 6, 7 and 8 which saw the national event hosted by Blenheim for the first time. Local names such as the Alexander brothers, Tim and Scott made the qualifying lists while the likes of Ralph Gillespie, Sam and Zak Thompson, Ricco Gray, Gavin Marshall, Steve Biddulph and Daryl MacDonald stamped their mark on the visiting stock cars. Following the title, a group of Eastern States drivers followed onto the Austin Transport NZ Stock Car GP held in Nelson on January 11 and 12. One of these drivers was Ricco

Gray who put on an impressive display but narrowly missed out by one point on going into the finals. Further down the island saw the AmPro Tools Stock Car Hoopla event held in Christchurch on January 14 and 15 attracted many of the countries top drivers. There local driver Sam Thompson made an incredible finish after winning first place in the final race. After placing 11th in most of the qualifying heats, Sam began at the back of the pack in the final race. Within 20 laps Sam managed to fight his way to the front with only petrol fumes to spare. “It was so funny because I had no idea that I had finished first place and when I went to restart the car at the end of the race, I was out of gas,� he laughs. Sam’s brother Zak (Zak Attack) also enjoyed a spot in the lime-

light after winning the ‘Stirrer’s Award’. At the other end of the country, Super Saloon driver Paddy North has had a great start to the year after winning first place at the annual Boxing Day Remembrance Champs in Christchurch. This success was closely followed by another 3rd place podium finish at the NZ Super Saloon GP held in Tauranga on January 1. Paddy then went on to battle it out for sixth place in the NZ Super Saloon Championship held in Napier on January 14 and 15. In the qualifying races, Paddy produced 18th, 5th and 2nd placings before going on to win 5th place in the final race. Judging by Eastern States success to date, the club can be confident of adding more local names to national prize list before the season ends in April.

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