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Assaults on police up Police blame ‘lack of respect for authority’ Build starts in Picton “It’s huge for Picton,� says Lance Spencer.

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By Richard Miller Assaults on Marlborough police officers have nearly doubled in the past year.

Sixty-four people were charged with assaults on police in 2009 compared with 36 in 2008. “So you can see the concern is the 44% increase in assaults on police officers from 2008-2009,� said police spokeswoman Michelle Stagg.

Already 12 more people this year have been charged with assault. “If you average out year to date then we are looking at another increase this year,� she said.

Miss Stagg said the figures, which included 36 people charged in 2007 and 34 in 2006, related only to those charged with assaults on police under the Crimes Act and not the more serious charge of wounding with intent.

The latest incident of an assault on a police officer in Blenheim was on Sunday morning at 2.25am when a 23-year-old unemployed man was arrested for assault, resisting arrest and disorderly behaviour.

The local picture reflects the national one after Prime Minister John Key released figures last month which showed that attacks on police officers over the past decade rose from 216 in 1999/2000 to 412 in 2008/09.

Blenheim Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan said the increase in the numbers of assaults on police locally and nationally were “unfortunately no surprise.�

In general local assaults were carried out by men of all age groups “mostly at night� on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. “They are by their very nature always violent and stressful situations and they are usually drug or alcohol-fuelled,� he said.

Snr Sgt Sloan had no explanation for the sudden leap in assaults last year but believed there had been a steady increase over recent times. “I think that the growth in our local population is something to do with it and

SAD FAREWELL: Officers carry the casket of Senior Constable Len Snee after his funeral late last year in Napier.

by that I mean the internal migration of people to Marlborough. “I think that a lack of consequence is also definitely a reason. “I also think it is a wider societal issue and that there is a general lack of respect for authority figures such as court staff, including the judiciary, fisheries officers, council enforcement officers, teachers, the list goes on.�

He added that it “was great to see the support of the wider community for the work we do� after police received unequivocal support in a Sun street poll carried out this week (see page 8).

He said staff were well trained and well equipped to deal with the assaults but inevitably some staff at some stage had had enough –“ although the rate of people leaving the force is very low.�

He added: “It’s fair to say we are sick of seeing the same faces week in and week out. Unfortunately a small minority affect the whole working environment for everyone. “Regardless, we can deal with the problem and be assured local police will continue to work at making Marlborough a safe place to work and live in.�

John Key has floated the idea of creating a special category of offence for assault on a police officer and the Police Association has welcomed harsher penalties.

Association president Greg O’Connor said tougher sentences needed to be focused on the “lower end� of offending against police and that these, rather than serious attacks, needed to attract harsher penalties.

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Celebrating multiculture

By Celeste Lodewyk A vibrant mix of cultures came together at Pollard Park on Saturday, making the fifth annual multi-cultural festival a bubbling success.

The 2000 strong crowd thronged to the Park following the tantalising wafts of food aromas while a range of cultures put on inspiring performances for the mesmerized festival audience.

Kicking off the festival was a music ensemble from around the world featuring a spectacular didgeridoo performance which was followed by a ‘blazing’ fire juggling display.

Performers from the Star Dance Academy got the crowd jigging while other festival highlights included a range of ethnic dance demonstrations and Pipe Band performances.

Celebrating the rich diversity of cultures within Marlborough was the theme of the festival as well as providing a venue for new migrants to make new

contacts.

Migrant Centre field worker Rosimeire Cookson said most of the feedback from the festival hinted that this year’s event was one of the best. “So many people had commented that this was the best festival so far. “One of the best features was the 16 different information stalls ranging from Department of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Fisheries, right through to Women’s Refuge.

It was great that people could ask their questions and find out information,� she said.

Mrs Cookson was part of the team which hosted the first of the Migrant Festivals in 2005 and a year later establishing the Migrant Centre. “Last year we assisted migrants from around 45 different countries so events such as these are very valuable,� she said.

Mayor Alistair Sowman was on hand alongside MP Colin King and Iwi Leader Richard

FESTIVAL FUN: Min Ji Kim, Min Jung Kim, Katie Young and Yuki Koshida at the Migrant Festival on Saturday.

Bradley to officially open the festival and welcome the crowd. “I thought the festival was a great display of the cultural diversity we have here in Marlborough, we seem to be adding new nations every year,� he said.

Impressed by the many cultural song and

dance performances, Mr Sowman praised the efforts of festival organisers in highlighting the community’s many cultures. “Marlborough is one of the last places in New Zealand to be multicultural so we need to embrace them and invite them into our community,� he said.

Weekend rodeo reins ’em in ACC claim Wild horses – or even bulls – couldn’t drag people away from Saturday’s Tua Marina Rodeo.

In scorching weather 1500 punters turned up for the 61st annual event.

The rodeo was hit by a double booking at Rangiora so had only 16 riders which was half the number of usual competitors.

However, Tua Marina Rodeo secretary Janice Thompsett, said the club would try and ensure there were no other rodeos on the same day next year and would write to the New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association to make sure they had a clear run next year.

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FALL GUY: Ward’s Tim Johnson takes a tumble.

Photo: Richard Miller

Cost-cutting and not lack of work is the real reason behind the planned closure of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC ) branch in Blenheim.

That is the view of Public Service Association (PSA) national secretary Brenda Pilott. “I think it is perfectly clear this is about saving money,� she said. Last week ACC announced the office could close due to falling case numbers being serviced there.

ACC spokesman Laurie Edwards told the Sun that the branch “had now reached a point where there just isn’t enough for the staff to do.�

However, in an email, released through the PSA, Blenheim staff say their three case managers serviced 100 cases each – well over the usual workload. “This shows the media release from ACC corporate office that there is not enough work for staff to do in Blenheim is simply untrue,� says the email.

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Emergency centre construction lifts off

By Celeste Lodewyk Eight-tonne concrete tilt panels could be seen hanging from a crane over Picton’s Memorial Park on Monday as Haack Construction staff began the structural build of the new Picton Emergency Operations Centre.

The new centre will serve as a cooperative headquarters for Picton St John Ambulance and Coastguard Marlborough.

Fundraising for the $1 million community project began over three years ago and now sufficient backing has been generated allowing building to commence.

One month into the build, Haack Construction director and project manager Lance Spencer said he had up to eight staff working on the site with the hope of completing the project in August. “Excavation and draining has already taken place and now we are placing the main bracing panels and pouring the

conjunction with St John – the logical step was a fully fledged Emergency Operations Centre for the Picton community,� Ms Jenkins said.

The new centre will provide parking area for boats and ambulances, an accommodation unit for St John staff, operations and training rooms and staff facilities. “Emergencies happen, disaster will strike in the Sounds so we need to respond swiftly, efficiently and effectively so this new centre will be a necessary asset to us and the community,� Ms Jenkins said.

With around $200,000 still needed to cover construction costs, fundraising continues.

Haack Construction Ltd director and project manager Lance Spencer oversees the installation of the first concrete tilt panels to the new Picton Emergency Operations Centre site. Photo: Celeste Lodewyk.

foundation – so far everything is going smoothly. “We recognise that this project is huge for the Picton community and we are proud to be involved,� he said.

The category four civil defence building has been designed by Nelson company Matz Architects Ltd to be the last building standing in the event of ‘the big one hitting’, Mr Spencer said.

Marlborough Coastguard media communications manager Nicky Jenkins said nearly four years ago Coastguard Marlborough learned it would have to move from its current base, a hut beside the boat sheds in Picton Marina while Picton St John Ambulance urgently required new premises as a permanent ambulance station. ‘The coastguard base had proven inadequate for large scale events including fire, ambulance and Police, and because 50 percent of Coastguard callouts in the Sounds are carried out in

Driving age set to rise Youngsters in rural communities like Marlborough will not be exempt when the driving age increases from 15 to 16.

Prime Minister John Key confirmed yesterday that the drive age limit will rise in a bid to reduce road accidents.

There would be no exceptions for young people in rural communities, he said.

However not everyone in Marlborough was happy with the change. Haylee EdwardsNally (pictured), aged 14, was looking forward to taking her driving test in two months time after her fifteenth birthday. “I think it’s a bad move because I will have to wait another

DISAPPOINTED: Haylee Edwards-Nally was set to take her test in two months.

year now,� said the disappointed Marlborough Girl’s College teenager who has been taking driving lessons with her dad for

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the past four months. “I agree that young people cause accidents if they drink but the vast majority are responsible and drive as well as anyone else,� she said.

Mr Key said the change would be introduced as part of the Government’s road safety strategy, which is set to be announced today (Wednesday).

Other changes are likely to include a toughening up of the restricted driving test and cutting of the alcohol limit to zero for under-20s.

Lifting the age from 15 to 16 has been foreshadowed by Transport Minister Steven Joyce for months.

Marlborough’s Emergency Services boss has praised the response to Sunday’s tsunami alert as “exceptional.� “It was exceptional from the moment the alert was received soon after midnight on Sunday,� said Ross Hamilton. “I’d like to relay a special thanks to the many volunteers, farmers and residents who went door knocking and waking camper van occupants up and down our coastline, warning people of a possible threat to life,� he said.

Police, Marlborough District Council staff, rural fire volunteers from Rarangi

and the Awatere as well as many individuals helped in the Marlborough response.

Mr Hamilton says most people were very understanding and cooperative when advised of the potential risk, many choosing to evacuate themselves. “As far as I know we did not get many unhappy people,� he said.

The Blenheim Civil Defence Sector opened a base at The Stadium 2000 with the local Red Cross on standby to receive evacuees.

Tory Channel was closed to all shipping and re-opened at 3.30pm Sunday.

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Trust aims to empower women A new initiative to assist Marlborough women in difficult situations has been set up in Blenheim â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thanks to the generosity of a benefactor who has experienced a relationship breakdown and understands the problems involved.

Chairperson and spokesperson for the new Step Up Trust based at Community Law Marlborough in Market St North, Tricia Hook (pictured), said she was very proud to have taken on her new role.

The initiative she said was specifically aimed at women who need a hand to get out of a difficult situation, or resolve issues once they are out of one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives them the ability to find out about their rights, entitlements and obligations so they can make some informed decisions,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She said initial funding had been donated by someone who has been through a relationship breakdown and understands the financial restraints that this can cause, particularly if children are involved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She hopes that this trust will work in a two-fold manner by helping those that need it and generating funds for the trust to continue.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone who benefits through this trust, or people who know about it, will be welcome to give back when they are able to in order for it to become selfsustaining.â&#x20AC;?

For example, she said when women have been full-time mothers and carers, qualifications can lapse and it is difficult to become employed as well as raise and support children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The realities can become barriers to moving out of a situation that is untenable, or moving on once they have left. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trust has been set up to pay for the step required for the individual person to have access to a lawyer.

Community Law Marlborough is the entry point and would still give free legal advice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a particular woman has the need and fits the criteria Community Law Marlborough would then offer her the opportunity to consult a lawyer as the next step. Through the trust, this initial consultation can happen quickly and will be paid for by the trust. Through this process the woman will know what her options are and will be empowered to go forward.

PAVILION PLAN: Concept plans of what the new pavilion at Endeavour Park could look like.

The aim is to complete the building in two years.

What do you want?

By Richard Miller The Picton public is being asked for input on the design and funding of a new $2.7 million sports pavilion at Endeavour Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is Pictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opportunity to get a modern, multi-functional, shared facility that is the most cost-effective option for the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various sports clubs and community organisations,â&#x20AC;? said Marlborough District Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserves and amenities manager, Rosie Bartlett.

Concept plans for a new threestorey pavilion have already been drawn up based on initial consultation with sports codes in Picton.

A public meeting in Picton last week drew representatives from many of the sporting codes which will use the facilities.

The current chair of the Picton Business Group, Graham Gosling,

agreed to be the inaugural chairman of the Endeavour Pavilion Project Working Team and the Incorporated Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an exciting project with enormous potential for Picton,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Gosling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the chance to create a multi-sport facility which could ultimately have far wider uses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a real community asset. There will be very few people who wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t benefit from it in some way.â&#x20AC;?

He said one of the first issues to be resolved was the funding of the pavilion. The sports clubs and community organisations, and any individuals with an interest in this project, have been asked to consider how the funding, for construction and long-term operation, should be split between the clubs, the community and the Council.

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a sporting facility but it will also provide spaces which can be used by other community organisations.

Rosie Bartlett said the project working group will be responsible for any changes to the plans and, ultimately, approving the design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a community facility and we want those clubs and organisations which will be using the pavilion to determine what it should look like,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The council wants the working group to ensure that each club or group gets facilities that meet their needs and to explore ways to minimise capital and running costs of the new facility, she said.

Anyone with an interest in this project is urged to make contact with Mr Gosling or the District Council.

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Race on to build green hut

By Richard Miller Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all going eco-crazy down at Springlands School as the race is on to build an eco-hut in just five weeks.

Pupils laid foundations for the hut last week with the help of local builder Brent Faulkner and have until the end of March to complete the building on a budget of just $100.

The rules in the challenge are that that the hut must have a two metre maximum height and a three metre squared floor area and no more than one metre off the ground.

Ex-pupil Emma Nebbly, who is now at Bohally School, and Springlands pupils Fynn Sawyer and Verity Jones said all the children involved in the project had different jobs such as planners, builders, wild life officers and that different cultures and habitats were researched to find the best materials.

Emma said a prototype hut was built from manuka sticks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We drew designs of what we thought the hut would look like then voted on the best design. John Orchard from Marlborough Museum came in and showed us how to build houses out of mud bricks and we all had a go.â&#x20AC;?

She said now the hut had progressed to the build stage it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a really exciting experience.â&#x20AC;?

The site was chosen for its â&#x20AC;&#x153;eco-ratingâ&#x20AC;? and the community was asked to donate materials which received an â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazingâ&#x20AC;? response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had offers flooding in from everywhere,â&#x20AC;? said Emma.

Deputy Principle Donna Ferrier-Ferguson said part of the aim of the project was community involvement and support. Local companies including Peter Yealands, Cloudy Bay, Cuddons and John Simmons had all been very generous with donated materials.

The project had taken six months planning and architect Melanie Trolove had taken time to draw up the plans free

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of charge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful for all the support and this has also been a celebration of the community who have donated resources,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The project has involved the whole school but especially year five and six pupils under class teacher Cathee Wilks.

Tractor trekkers

The South Island Trek for Cancer Kids 2010 arrived in Blenheim yesterday after a bouncy trip made by around 50 tractors. Photo: Celeste Lodewyk

Beginning their trek at Bluff last Monday, the South Island Trek for Cancer Kids 2010 hoped to raise funds along the 2,500km journey for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Trek secretary Trish Short said before leaving they had already managed to raise $50,000.

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Alternative festival Yoga teacher Maureen McKain will open this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival of Opportunities 2010 at Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Founders Park by playing the symphonic gong on Saturday, March 6.

Before that at 8am she will lead a yoga class on Tahunanui Beach. The festival features a wide range of health, spiritual and alternative practitioners as well as stall holders, workshops and demonstrations.

For more information visit: www.festivalofopportuni ties.co.nz or phone 0274850982.

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Theft and assault prominent arrests It was business as usual for the Blenheim Police as they dealt with 24 arrests over the weekend.

On Friday at 8:40am a 24-year-old unemployed male was arrested on a warrant for his arrest and possession of methamphetamine.

At 11:40am a 20-year-old unemployed male was arrested for burglary after he allegedly broke into a hotel room at the Beachcomber Hotel on February 23, stealing cash, food and electrical items.

At 5:25pm a 33-year-old male factory worker was arrested for possession of cannabis.

Following this at 6:40pm a 17-year-old male student was arrested for assault after an incident in Goodman Street at 10:15pm.

At 11:10pm an 18-year-old male apprentice mechanic was arrested for disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence after an incident at Whites Bay. On Saturday at 12:25am a 17-year-old unemployed male was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

At 1:25am a 26-year-old female mother was arrested for disorderly behaviour after an incident on Scott Street.

At 1:35am a 29-year-old male landscape architect was arrested for wilful damage.

Minutes later a 22-year-old female student was driving her motor vehicle on Battys Road when she began to roll a cigarette and ended up on the wrong side of the road.

She then over corrected losing control causing the vehicle to go through two fences and came to rest on the wrong side of the road.

Police believe alcohol was a factor in the accident and charges are likely.

At 2:40pm an 18-year-old unemployed male was arrested for a historic burglary that occurred in August at the Whitehead Bowling Club.

At 3:45pm a 27-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for male assaults female after he allegedly punched the victim in the face after an incident on the Taylor River reserve.

On Sunday at midnight a 22-year-old unemployed male was arrested for breaching the liquor ban.

At 1:07am police were called to a female that had collapsed on the footpath on Kinross Street and the ambulance was subsequently called to check her over.

Shortly after at 1:15am a 19-year-old unemployed male was arrested for fighting in a public place and breaching his bail conditions.

At 2:25am a 23-year-old unemployed male was arrested for disorderly behaviour, assaulting police and resisting arrest.

At 3:10am a 26-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for disorderly behaviour and wilful damage after an incident at a local backpackers.

Following this at 3:55am a 17-year-old female student was arrested for theft after she allegedly stole a cell phone.

At 4:50am a 17-year-old unemployed male was arrested for disorderly behaviour.

At 6:35pm a 23-year-old female shop manager was arrested for an historic assault that occurred at a licence premise.

At the same time a 38-year-old male painter decorator was arrested for altering a document with intent to defraud.

At 7:05pm a 22-year-old unemployed male was arrested for disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence after an incident at a licensed premise.

At 9pm a 22-year-old male timber worker was arrested for breaching his bail conditions.

Red Cross President Edith McKay is urging the public to support their street appeal this Friday.

Red Cross appeal This Friday will see around 50 volunteer collectors hitting Blenheim streets in the annual Red Cross Street Appeal.

Red Cross relies heavily on fundraising with all monies going toward running costs of first aid courses, people suffering within natural disasters, wheel chairs and Meals on Wheels.

With around $4,500 raised last year Red Cross President Edith McKay hopes to reach the same amount. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would like to raise the same again, if not better this year so please give generously and look out for our collectors on Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Cross is a very worthy organisation as it is always there, and always needed,â&#x20AC;? she says.

NMDHB Health Target Results 2009/10 QUARTER TWO RESULTS

Shorter stays in

Emergency Departments

Shorter stays in Emergency Departments The target is 95 percent of patients will be admitted, discharged, or transferred from an Emergency Department (ED) within six hours. The target is a measure of acute (urgent) patients through public hospitals, and home again. To achieve this target with good, sustainable improvements is expected to take up to two years for many hospitals.

Q2 Performance

Change from previous 95% quarter

1

West Coast

99%

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2

Nelson Marlborough 98%

§

3

Wairarapa

97%

4

South Canterbury

5

www.moh.govt.nz/healthtargets

Improved access to

Q2 Performance

1

Southland

114 %

§

2

Auckland

111 %

Š

Š

3

Nelson Marlborough 110 %

96%

§

4

Waitemata

Whanganui

96%

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5

6

Tairawhiti

96%

§

7

Counties Manukau

94 %

§

8

Taranaki

94 %

§

9

Canterbury

90%

§

10 Bay of Plenty 11 Lakes

86%

Š

86%

§

12 Hutt Valley 13 Southland

85%

§

82%

Š

14 Northland 15 Waikato

82%

Š

79%

§

16 MidCentral 17 Hawkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay

78%

§

78%

§

18 Auckland 19 Otago

76%

§

73%

§

20 Capital & Coast 21 Waitemata

69%

§

68%

§

Elective Surgery

Improved access to elective surgery The target is an increase in the volume of elective surgery by an average of 4000 discharges per year. * Tairawhiti DHBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delivery is under-reported due to the implementation of a new Patient Management System

Immunisation

Increased immunisation The national immunisation target is for 85 percent of two-year olds* to be fully immunised by July 2010; 90 percent by July 2011; and 95 percent by July 2012. * This quarterly progress result includes children who turned two years between October and December 2009 and who were fully immunised at that stage.

Q2 Performance

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100 %

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100 %

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Canterbury

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1

Taranaki

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108 %

§

1

MidCentral

100 %

§

7

Waikato

107 %

Š

1

Whanganui

100 %

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8

Counties Manukau

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§

1

Hutt Valley

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9

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§

1

Wairarapa

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1

South Canterbury

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

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§

1

Otago

100 %

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97%

§

1

Southland

100 %

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

97%

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13 Waikato

99%

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14 Whanganui 15 Capital & Coast

96%

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

14 Northland

98%

Š

95%

Š

15 Canterbury

98%

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

16 MidCentral 17 Wairarapa

95%

Š

16 Lakes

98%

Š

95%

Š

17 Auckland

96%

Š

18 Hutt Valley 19 Taranaki

95%

Š

18 West Coast

95%

Š

95%

Š

19 Nelson Marlborough

92%

Š

20 Tairawhiti* 21 Hawkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay

92%

Š

20 Counties Manukau

92%

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85%

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89%

Change from previous

1

Hawkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay

91%

2

Southland

90%

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

3

Otago

89%

4

Capital & Coast

89%

5

South Canterbury

6

Better help for

Cancer Treatment Radiotherapy

Shorter waits for cancer treatment radiotherapy The target is everyone needing radiation treatment will have this within six assessment by the end of July 2010 and within four weeks by December 2010.

Six regional oncology centres provide radiation oncology services. These centres are in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

Q2 Performance

Change from previous

80% quarter Š

Wairarapa

80%

2

West Coast

71%

§

§

3

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89%

Š

5

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38%

§

Hutt Valley

87%

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6

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32%

§

7

Wairarapa

87%

Š

7

Tairawhiti

31%

§

8

Taranaki

86%

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8

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31%

§

Canterbury 86% 10 Nelson Marlborough 85% 11 Waitemata 83% 12 MidCentral 82%

§

9

Northland

29%

§

28%

§

24 %

§

22%

§

13 Auckland 14 Whanganui

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§

12 Capital & Coast 13 Hutt Valley

21%

§

81%

Š

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80%

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80%

§

19%

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19%

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76%

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74 %

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15%

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73%

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Better help for smokers to quit The target is that 80 percent of hospitalised smokers will be provided with advice and help to quit by July 2010; 90 percent by July 2011; and 95 percent by July 2012.

The data covers patients presenting to Emergency Departments, day stay and other hospital based interventions.

85%

This information should be read in conjunction with the details on the website www.moh.govt.nz/healthtargets

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80%

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1

Smokers to Quit

Change from previous 100% quarter

1

100%

85% quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

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Shorter waits for

Q2 Performance

1

95%

Increased

Change from previous 100% quarter

Better

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Services

Better diabetes and cardiovascular services This graph represents the average progress made by a DHB towards three target indicators: (a) an increased percent of the eligible adult population will have had their cardiovascular disease risk (b) an increased percent of people with diabetes will attend free annual checks; (c) an increased percent of people with diabetes will have satisfactory or better diabetes management.

Q2 Performance

Change from previous quarter

1

Wairarapa

76%

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

2

Taranaki

76%

Š

3

MidCentral

75%

§

4

Counties Manukau

74 %

§

5

Hutt Valley

72%

Š

6

Hawkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay

70%

§

7

West Coast

70%

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

8

Southland

69%

§

9

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69%

§

10 Tairawhiti 11 Waitemata

68%

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68%

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67%

§

67%

Š

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66%

§

66%

Š

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66%

§

65%

Š

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§

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Sun readers have their say...

Do you think we have enough respect for our police?

Victoria Chapman Blenheim

Sara Revell Blenheim

Pauline Manning Blenheim

Les McKay Blenheim

Jess Barrow Blenheim

Don Manning Blenheim

We definitely do not have enough respect. They are out to do a job and people make it harder for them.

No way! Younger people seem to have a hate for them, getting fines etc.

No. There should be more penalties for people that assault them.

No we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. But there are times when it is their fault. They need to have respect to get respect.

No, they are just doing their jobs. They get spoken to poorly and treated horribly.

Certainly not! It is all getting out of kilter.

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A brief history: Olwyn Place With Mark Stevenson First National

The street, which runs off Goodman Street, has been so named despite a Marlborough District Council policy that personal names be discouraged.

However, that is varied where the name has an historical connection with the property, or is that of a well known local identity or prominent Marlburian or New Zealander.

Olwyn Patchett is certainly a well-known local identity. She and husband Bob, are long-term residents of Goodman Street.

The new subdivision on which Olwyn Place has been developed is on land on which the couple worked a market garden for many years.

Olwyn Place is also one of the few place names in Blenheim named after a woman.

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Letters to the editor

No flight sympathy Dear Ed, Who does the Picton Care support worker think she is. I and several friends are on the business menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side.

How did she know that they were business men and they could have had meetings and dead lines to meet?

If her client was so ill why was he travelling?

She wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any sympathy from me.

Y Gale

Heard of karma?

Dear Ed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ACC stunned by closure,â&#x20AC;? reads the headline in the Sun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a clue it was coming and are in shock. ACC just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care.â&#x20AC;?

I know just how you feel.

I did not wish this on you but have you heard of karma?

To have your future and your income in the hands of someone other than yourself, who you feel does not care, sucks eh!

If you do keep your jobs (and I hope you do), please remember how you feel right now, when dealing with long term, innocent clients in the future.

Heather Mortimer

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Not my commentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dear Ed, Recently the Sun Newspaper reported on a meeting between myself, Peter Beech and Marlborough District Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Executive, Andrew Besley. Mr Beech is quoted as saying that the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Executive made a comment that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if the people of Picton want computer modelling they can bloody well pay for it themselves.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; No such comment was made and the

word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bloodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was certainly not used.

Attempts were made to explain to Mr Beech that a small fortune could be spent on computer modelling with uncertain results due to the large area surrounding Shakespeare Bay. Methyl Bromide is a national issue and research into its use should be funded by the Government and not by the ratepayers of Marlborough.

Alistair Sowman, Mayor

Fisheries - action please!

Dear Ed, The front page story â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save our Fishâ&#x20AC;? on Wairau Bar stocks was top drawer stuff. I wonder how much the authorities will back Richard Gatchell.

I rang both the Blenheim offices of Ministry of Fisheries and Fish and Game, got answer phones, but left

details with my name and phone number.

I have still received no acknowledgement or reply.

Do the authorities care or is it not PC to apprehend non-New Zealanders killing all and everything?

Concerned Fisher

Not so fantastic Dear Ed, With regards your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plastic fantasticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; article on 10 February, what is so sustainable or environmentally sound about plastic bottles?

Plastic canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be recycled â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply buried in the ground and forgotten!

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Dear Ed, What mindless little minds cause young people to wander after dark, ripping letter boxes, stripping street numbers, damaging street sign poles even out in the country?

Those young minds lack respect for others among them, themselves.

They lack discipline and they lack self esteem. Is it not time we reintroduced

Compulsory Military Training but in a new form of compulsory youth training? Before the do-goody goody two shoes brigade of neo-liberals shout â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boot Campsâ&#x20AC;?, let them ponder where society is heading.

When 15-year-olds are committing murder then only a fool would deny something is going drastically awry.

D.J. Onslow

More rubbish in town Dear Ed, Re MDC Proposed rubbish increased charges to Marlborough residents.

Recent articles in our local papers begs the question, to our very dysfunctional council, do you want to see more rubbish scattered around the town?

You will if you cut the supply of yearly rubbish bags in half and to add insult to

injury to us residents by charging us for sorted rubbish bins. Also are you blind to the fact that in the past few months there appears to be a lot of household rubbish piled in and around council rubbish bins. I for one would like an honest answer, if possible, to MDC rubbish changes and rate increases.

Robert McDowell

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An abundant life From minesweeper to Maori advocate Laurie Duckworth talks to Celeste Lodewyk news2@blenheimsun.co.nz Listening eagerly to the many recollections form local man, 85-year old Laurie Duckworth I find myself moved by the passion and intensity in his voice when sharing past memories of serving in World War II and his many achievements as a proud Marlburian and local Maori advocate.

With a list of personal and professional achievements too long to list it is no wonder that Laurie - who earlier this month celebrated his 85th birthday, has received the Queen Service Medal for a second time after making the list of New Year honours recipients in 1986 and again this year.

Gazing reminiscently around his Blenheim home, Laurie recounts some of his earliest memories when first arriving in Picton as a young lad and the years which followed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can remember the day clear as a bell; it was the same day of the Napier earthquake in 1931 when my family moved to Picton from the Pelorus Sounds. I was only around six years of age but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always remember,â&#x20AC;? he says.

After leaving school he packed his bag and headed off toward the unknown, joining the navy after the breakout of World War II. Serving as a minesweeper aboard the HMNZS Sanda boat off the North of Auckland Laurie soon learnt the perils and danger of serving in the war and spent much time laying mines to deter the enemy from entering NZ waters.

Laurie later travelled to New York where he worked on the Liner Cruise Ship which held 11,000 troups on board. He sailed then to Scotland to take up a post as one of a crew of 2,300 sailors on the HMS Implacable where he continued his service throughout the war.

Present for one of historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorable events, Laurie was only miles away from one of the two 1945 atomic bomb explosions, oblivious to the potential disaster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were only 40 miles from where it happened and the only indication we had was when the magnetic compasses became disrupted from the explosion.â&#x20AC;?

When the war finished Laurie returned to Australia where he was discharged from the ship into a camp at Liverpool, outside Sydney.

Upon returning home Laurieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first employ-

ment was in carpentry where he went on to build a majority of the state houses in the Hutchison and Churchill Street area, Blenheim.

After starting his own business Laurie built approximately 130 houses throughout Marlborough, school classrooms for Picton, Witherlea and Springlands as well as the library at Marlborough Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College and the main building at St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School.

Finishing with the business years later Laurie became an executive officer for the Marlborough region.

He served as deputy mayor in the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been part of so many developments including the marae and for these accomplishments I am now treated by the iwi as a senior koro - highly respected by Maori.â&#x20AC;? council for around 12-years as well as a board member of Marlborough Electric - now known as Marlborough Lines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By then I thought it would be appropriate to become involved with the Marlborough Maori Community Club which today is the local Marae.â&#x20AC;?

In his 12-years serving as chairman Laurie was present for the establishment of the meeting house, Kaumatua Houses, offices and Early Childhood Development Unit.

Relishing the many new relationships formed with the Ngati Apa iwi, Laurie became CEO of the iwi gaining four spaces for marine farming in the outer Port Gore area and co-ordinating the Waitangi Tribunal on behalf of Ngati Apa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been part of so many developments including the marae and for these accomplish-

ments I am now treated by the iwi as a senior koro - highly respected by Maori.â&#x20AC;?

Today Laurie still heads the maraeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee and is currently looking at a project which after evaluation and acceptance will increase the size of the marae by approximately a third.

Aside from the marae Laurie remains a staunch supporter of the Theatre Trust - remaining as one of the original members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new theatre is a must for Blenheim

and we need it to attract more tourists. I commend the work that both the council and Marlborough Lines have done as well as their foresight to the future of our dreams and aspirations,â&#x20AC;? he says proudly.

With many more memories and triumphs throughout his life, Laurie settles back into his chair and earnestly says; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is only a smattering of what I have done throughout my life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But that story is for another day.â&#x20AC;?

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Celebrant Carol Taylor in her Renwick home garden.

Situated in a picturesque garden setting at Renwick, marriage celebrant Carol Taylor has designed her home to cater for small, intimate weddings.

With three separate garden areas to choose from, couples can take advantage of the quiet and natural environment incorporating trees, lawn areas, a stunning water feature and long rose covered pegola.

Available is also a beautifully designed bridal suite and separate dressing room where the wedding party can prepare for the ceremony as well as providing a relaxing get-away for the couple at the end of their nuptials.

Offering a unique and personal service Carol provides her own wireless system

including a microphone and iPod docking station, taking care of any music requirements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a simply procedure requiring no electricity input.

Also specializing in naming ceremonies and renewal of vows, Carol is proud of her many available packages which are all tailored to individual needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am happy to be able to offer my services and create a ceremony that is unique, sincere and personalized to your wishes. I can guide and assist you through every step in planning your wedding day,â&#x20AC;? she says.

For more information contact Carol Taylor on 03 572 5323 or 021 399 649.

Alternatively email her at carol@nzweddingvows.co.nz

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The Brides Diary

The right women ...

Choosing the right bridesmaids is a vital aspect of your wedding day.

They will share a lot of the fun and excitement of organising your day and they will be a major source of help and support.

A typical wedding party will have two or three bridesmaids.

Usually a bride chooses a combination of sisters, soon to be sisters-in-law, relatives and friends, but each wedding is unique.

It is important to choose people who communicate well and are willing to devote time and energy to help you.

Usually, a bride will make one of her attendants the chief bridesmaid, formerly known as the matron of honour.

Her role is to co-ordinate the other bridesmaids and take on many of the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities.

One of the best tasks on her list is to organise the hensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night.

A good bridesmaid will treat the role like a job - after all a wedding is a huge event.

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A fabulous bridesmaid will be on hand to offer suggestions, ease your stress and deal with any last minute disasters.

You might ask your bridesmaids to organise any pre-wedding celebrations such as the bridal shower, kitchen tea and hensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night.

As well they help the bride get dressed, and take care of hair and make-up people, photographers and any others on the bridal

bandwagon.

Bridesmaids can also take care of the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bouquet and the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ring during the ceremony.

Most importantly bridesmaids should be there to help the bride deal with any anxiety and stress.

It is imperative for bridesmaids to be sympathetic, organised and very patient.

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Convention Centre makes weddings a reality Make your dream wedding a reality with one of the fantastic wedding packages available at the Marlborough Convention Centre, one of Marlboroughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secrets when it comes to planning your special day.

Planning a wedding may be daunting but event and professional wedding planner Rebecca Lankshear is on hand to help create an unforgettable experience with a beautiful venue capable of catering for just about anything in both small and large weddings.

Turning wedding ideas into reality Rebecca works with couples every step of the way creating tailor-made packages to suit every need, taking the stress out of your big day.

With three fantastic packages tailored to suit, the centre offers not only state of the art facilities, but also a relaxed and tranquil setting that will enhance your wedding experience.

Take advantage of the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional catering, extensive wine list, organisational expertise and stunning views to create the perfect setting for your wedding.

Included in the packages are beverages, food, linen, chair covers, cake table and knife, dance floor and stage as well as a contact list for entertainment and DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

For those having a wedding ceremony outdoors, the centre can be booked as an alternative wet weather option with the ceremony set up in the pre-function area.

Set in the beautiful regional centre of Blenheim, the centre is just minutes away from the Heartland Hotel making it easy to organise accommodation, another fantastic service offered by Rebecca.

So for a fantastic wedding venue and professional and friendly service call in or contact Rebecca at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

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Weddings with Heartland Weddings? We Do. Everything you want, done with ease and style.

Celebrate your special day in the heartland of Marlborough Wine Country.

With full event, restaurant and bar facilities, and complimentary event planning services on-site, we can help take the stress out of your big day.

To arrange the perfect wedding or banquet contact us now.

HEARTLAND HOTEL MARLBOROUGH Cnr Alfred & Henry Streets, Phone (03) 578 5079 www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz 0800 NZ OWNED (69 69 63)

Planning a wedding is an exciting time and with the overwhelming number of decisions to be made Heartland Hotel Marlborough has everything you need under one roof.

Heartland Hotel Marlborough has its own dedicated event and wedding planner, along with a specialized team who strive to take the stress away from brides, grooms and their families by providing a range of wedding packages to suit any budget.

The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event planner has extensive experience in weddings. We bring exciting and innovative ideas on everything from decorating right through to catering.

At Heartland Hotel Marlborough, couples can plan for their whole day with a stunning poolside area to exchange nuptials, enjoy mouth-watering food and book quality accommodation for guests; all in one venue.

Close working ties with the Marlborough Convention Centre also means we can book a wet weather wedding venue. Our Executive chef Chris Fortune works closely with his team to create fresh, local and innovative cuisine suited to all diets and requests with flexibility in costs.

At the end of the night couples can take advantage of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bridal suite, with a bottle of bubbles waiting and complementary breakfast to follow the next day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realise the importance of a wedding

day, all our staff at Heartland Hotel Marlborough work to create an unforgettable and special day.â&#x20AC;?

To plan a day worth cherishing, call in and see the friendly, professional team at Heartland Hotel Marlborough or call (03) 578 5079 to make an appointment or email conference.blenheim@scenicgroup.co.nz.

New look in bridal fashion Robyn Cliffe who has been at the forefront of wedding design for many years believes there is definitely a new look in bridal fashions for 2010.

Very defined and very European influenced from the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grace Kelly style, tailored bodices, lace and sheer overlays with narrow beaded belts and sashes are becoming increasingly popular.

Emphasis is also being placed on necklines with the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shape returning along with rouching.

But to make a statement backs are definitely back.

Low backs, one shoulder, and strappy backs are trendy allowing for a softening of the bodice and creating a romantic slightly more defined body shape for 2010.

This is enhanced by the beautiful range of fabrics available from chiffon that simply floats and drapes off the body to the exquisite laces and lustre of dupion silk and satin. Although off white remains the most flattering to most colourings, a hint of gold and silver is coming through this year which can add that extra special touch.

To see some of the latest trends there is no better opportunity than the Great NZ Bride and Groom Show held at the Addington Function Centre on Sunday April 18th in Christchurch.

With fashions shows running throughout the day and over $20,000 in prizes on offer as well as ballroom dancing demonstrations and workshops from Nerida Cortese, followed by the Peppers Bride of the Year competition, there is something for everyone.

Over 100 exhibitors gives brides to be a fantastic opportunity to plan their wedding day.

Montana Brancott Winery Several delightful venue options complemented with stylish cuisine and superb service

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Salsa fantastico!

By Richard Miller Dancing youngsters from all over the area will be soon be strutting their stuff in an 18-hour non-stop â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dansathonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; extravaganza at Grovetown.

Up to 300 dancers, aged from five to 17, will be at Grovetown Hall during the marathon effort which starts midday on Saturday, March 20.

Junior dancers from the Star Dance Academy will do up to 30 minute shifts on the dance floor and parents, families and sponsors are invited to join the festivities, bring along a picnic and check-out on the dancersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; progress.

Star Dance Academy boss Stayz Raukawa said this was the fourth â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dansathonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to be held and the aim was to raise funds for 120 students to participate in the NZ Pacific Youth Salsa Congress 2010 during the Easter Weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we raised $10,000 which helped to subsidise the senior students travelling to Wellington as well as support parents and Star staff.

He says one of the fun aspects of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dansathonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was that youngsters erected a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star tent cityâ&#x20AC;? of about 50 tents next to Govetown Hall and viewed their favourite dance movies at an outdoor movie theatre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overnight camp is usually accompanied by pillow fights, gossip sessions, lolly trading and enormous amounts of laughter,â&#x20AC;? he said.

A group of salsa kids from the academy have just returned from Sydney where

they gave three performances in the 2010 Salsa Congress near Darling Harbour in front of hundreds of people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the first time I had performed in front of so many and I absolutely loved it,â&#x20AC;? said Jecinta Mortimer, a Marlborough Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College pupil, who won a salsa scholarship from the academy last July.

The aim of the trip was to enable the kids to get experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as some of them were as young as 10.

Star Dance Academy students learn a variety of dance styles, including hiphop, breakdance, samba, disco, mime and swing.

Jecinta says she is looking forward to the Wellington Salsa Congress and will travel to the capital with a group from the academy to take part over four days.

Stayz is the founding director of the Star Dance Academy, which has branches throughout the country.

He says dance is a real physical challenge and helps young people achieve their goals through an organised activity.

He defines salsa as a love affair between the African drum and the flamenco guitar.

Stayz himself is the NZ Youth salsa coach, 2006 Professional Salsa Champion and winner of several national and South Island titles.

Jecinta says anyone wishing to sponsor her can do so on: 577 8947 or 0277 418024.

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Advance tickets from TicketDirect outlets and the Marlborough Centre and also at the gate, children under 10 free.

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Jazz on Bells A feast of jazz will be on offer when the Rotary Club of Blenheim South put on Saint Clair Jazz on Bells 2010.

The event will feature Wellington jazz band Hot Club Sandwich, Marlborough Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College Jazz Band, Marlborough Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; College Jazz Band and guests.

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BABIES

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Gillespie: Nadine and Grant are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter and little sister of Dylan, Kirsty Rose Gillespie (6lb 9oz) on February 24 2010 at 8.24pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwife Gwen Costello and team.

MacDonald: Waru and Larna are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Kaeleigh (9lb 4.5oz) on February 25 2010 at 3pm. A sister for Talia and Jordan. Special thanks to midwife Marion and to the staff in Ward One and the surgical team at Wairau.

Cullen-McRae: Katie and Ben are thrilled to announce the arrival of their second daughter, named after the recent string of gorgeous sunsets leading up to her birth. Rosy Skye McRae, 8lb 14oz on February 15th. Finally! After a long wait..a little sister for Lily Meadow. Huge thanks to Cathy, Ruth, Shona, Jeremy and all the staff at Ward One.

Webber : Casey is proud to announce the arrival of Jake who entered the world on February 23 2010 at 10.55pm weighing 7lb 3oz. Thanks to Leah, Owen and the team at Wairau Maternity Unit.

Steer: Richard and Sarah are proud to announce the safe arrival of Zoe Grace (9lb 15oz) on February 24 at 10.30am. A wee sister for Jaime and Hannah. All our thanks to Dr Crampton, Gwen Costello and the staff at Ward One. Jackson: Quinn and Sharlene are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first baby girl Stella Zoe (7lb, 11oz) on February 17 at 5.03pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to midwives Cathy Middleton and Ruth Johnston and all Ward One staff.

Green: Mark and Tracey are excited to announce the safe arrival of their first baby boy, Tyler John (6lb 13oz) on February 8 2010 at 11.24pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to our wonderful midwife Shona Wills and Carol, Dr Jennings and all the staff at Ward One. Photo provided.

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

Le Compte: Mark and Libby are pleased to announce the birth of Annabelle Rose (9lb 11oz) on February 12.

Many thanks to Shona, Helen, theatre staff and all the great staff at Ward One and Two. Photo provided.

Jones-Looms : Dennis and Moana are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful daughter Miley Lily Jones, born on February 8 2010 at 9pm (8lb 10oz). Special thanks to Ruth and Cathy and all the staff at Ward One. Both well.

Photo provided.

Aid for Chile Small: Bill and Claudia are very pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl, Sylvia Helen on February 11 2010 at Wairau Hospital. A much loved little sister for Ted. Many thanks to Gerry Lawson and all at Ward One. Photo provided.

Order your baby photos at the Sun office: 72 High St, Blenheim

In the wake of the earthquake in Chile, Save the Children New Zealand has launched a Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Fund. This fund has been put in place in light of the numerous emergencies that have occurred recently to ensure that the organisation is prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations like Haiti, Chile and Samoa.

New Zealanders wishing to donate to the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Fund can visit our website, www.savethechildren.org.nz or call our donation line 0800 167 168.

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New phone books Delivery of telephone books to residential homes in the area starts this Saturday, March 6th and lasts until March 20th. Commercial district deliveries begin on March 8 with all deliveries being made by the Lions Club of Blenheim under the direction of project co-ordinator Dave Smith.

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Calling all womenâ&#x20AC;Ś Organisers hope that up to 200 women from all backgrounds and beliefs will attend a special event at St Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican church with inspirational speaker Debbi Bryson from America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity for women to come together regardless of labels and denominations to encourage each other and link together,â&#x20AC;? said Ruth Newman, secretary of Christian Women Communicating International NZ (CWCI).

Ruth said that the organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three annual events were keenly awaited and the last one attracted 200 people which she hoped would be matched this year. Women did not need to share a Christian faith to come to the event which was open to all.

She added the CWCI had been going for more than 40 years with different groups all over New Zealand.

As well as the inspirational speaker, there will be musical entertainment and supper at the event which will be held at St Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Tuesday, March 16, 7pm.

Tickets cost $10 from Christian Book and Music Centre, 14 Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

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Are you in a non-profit club or society?

At SBS Bank we know the importance of fundraising and commitment for non-profit groups so, as part of our highly successful SBS Star account specifically designed for nonprofit groups, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve launched another SBS Star Investment Special allowing both your club and its members to benefit from this great limited edition offer!

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Club Benefits: Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a payment to the investorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen club or society on every dollar invested.

*Investment exclusions apply. Rates are subject to change without notice. Treasury rates are not available for this Investment Special. Nominated clubs must have an SBS Star account to receive the payment. Each investment is subject to the normal minimum and maximum balance criteria. A copy of our current Investment Statement and Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge from any branch or agency of Southland Building Society (SBS) or by calling 0800 502 442. Conditions apply. SBS Star is only available to non-profit organisations. Declaration of non-profit status will be required during the account application process. **The SBS Star banking package includes a Transactional account, a Call account and an Investment account but you do not have to have all three accounts. There will be ten monthly prize draws of $1000 each on the 15th day of each month (or nearest business day) and winners will be notified by email, telephone or post. Limit of one prize per customer per draw. One entry per every full $1000 held in the Transactional account. The number of entries will be calculated using the average Transactional account balance for the calendar month preceding the prize draw. Customers who close their account during the month of the draw are not eligible for entry. Prize will be credited to the customer's account on the last business day of the month. Prize will be forfeited if SBS Bank is unable to contact the customer. A customer can elect not to be eligible for entry. SBS Bank's decision is final and binding. SBS Bank has the right to change, suspend or terminate prize draw conditions. Winner's name and photograph may be used for promotional purposes. Full disclosure statement is available at www.sbs.net.nz or from any branch of SBS Bank.

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Patsy Maxwell and Tyrone Emmerson at Pollard Park on Saturday.

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Wednesday March 3, 2010

Jemimah and Elijah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell enjoy a Saturday out with family.

At the Migrant Festival are from back, Lynda Brooking and Marie Normile.

Front, Trish Little, Lovey Walsh and Nan Kahu.

Alyssa Barr with Mum Simone Barnett.

Melody Johnston spending Saturday with grandmother Maria Hillier.

Family time at Pollard Park - Lewis, Dad Andrew and Oscar Martin.

On the swing at Pollard Park is Lyriq Tunua-Phillips with Mum Kita Woodford.

At the Migrant Festival on Saturday are Siliva Sita Totau and Filifila Puni.

At the Migrant Festival on Saturday are Isobel Norton and Lyn Bird.

Hayden King at the Marlborough Migrant Centre

With big bright smiles at the Migrant Festival are Kay Latham and Melanie Laban.

Starting the first of their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miniballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classes are Ruairi Meighan, Jack Uren and Dylan Burton.

Any of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;out & aboutâ&#x20AC;? photos can be purchased at the Sun Newspaper office.

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death notices

Part of your COMMUNITY since 1869 Funeral director and manager Barry Hayman is a keen gardener and family man. Barry and the team at Geoffrey T Sowman care about our community and take pride in providing a comprehensive and caring service for families throughout Marlborough.

Geoffrey T Sowmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra-care services include: s "EAUTIFUL CHAPEL AND NEW RECEPTION ROOMS s "EREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER THE FUNERAL s %CO FRIENDLY OPTIONS AVAILABLE

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Cnr Hutcheson & Parker Streets, Blenheim 7201.

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MILLER, Clarence Edward (Clarrie): On Saturday 27 February 2010, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In his 82nd year.

Dearly loved husband of Nita, much loved father and father-inlaw of David and Raewyn, John and Marie, Robin and Jan and Andrew and Raylene and a loved grandad and great grandad.

Messages to 28 Bothams Bend Rd RD3 Blenheim 7273. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Clarrie will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 1p.m Thursday 4 March followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z Tel. 035784719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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WILLIAMS, Mary Lois Irene: On 24 February 2010 at Wellington Public Hospital. Aged 1 day. Dearly loved second daughter of Tania and Richard Williams (Wellington), much loved sister of Grace, loved granddaughter of Lois and Graeme Morgan, Mike and Sue Williwams (Wellington) and Irene and Andrew Postma (Australia) and loved great granddaughter of Jim and Muriel Washington (Blenheim). Messages to 6 Covent Gardens Springlands Blenheim 7201. We love you Mary, our little blessing, and are joyful for the chance to share your love. Walk with God. Psalm 23:6. A private family service for Mary will be held.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z Tel. 035784719 www.sowmans.co.nz

HOCQUARD, Geoffrey Laurence, B.E.M.: Of Riverlands Blenheim, on February 23, 2010, peacefully at home. In his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, beloved father and father-inlaw of Paul and Kerry (Palmerston North), Murray and Shirley, David and Nikki, John and Lyn, Susan, Mark and Cherie (all of Blenheim) and loved â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Geoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to his grandchildren and great grandchildren - Damian, Erin, Sarah and Anna; Geoffrey and Kelly, Jorja and Honor; Hayley and Zeb, Riley and Tyson; Hannah and Meg; Jack and Kate; Nico and Cleonna. Forever in our hearts. All messages to 44 School Road Riverlands RD 4 Blenheim 7274.

GEOFFREY T SOWMAN F.D.A.N.Z Tel. 035784719 www.sowmans.co.nz

Acknowledgements

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profit organisations.

For $7.00 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

Breakfast Celebration hosted by Zonta Club of Marlborough. International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Blenheim Heartland Hotel. 7.00am Friday 5 March.

Speaker Judge Carolyn Henwood. $25pp Bridget 5777875

Earthwork Defences of the Lower Wairau Plain 1942. Marlborough Historical Society day trip. Saturday March 6. Interpreter - Barry Holdaway. Phone 5781712 for information. All welcome.

Engaged, Cohabiting or Married?

The PREPARE/ENRICH programme provides keys to help you build a stronger relationship. (For couples, not a group course.)

Phone John & Jeanie Etheredge 5786873

Girl Guide Biscuits available this weekend, 6/7 March. Eltham Road Guide Hall and at various sites around town or phone 5781854 with an order.

Health & Social Care Many people work in health & social care in government and nongovernment for Marlborough community. Join us at St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Centre Maxwell Rd Wednesday 10 March, 1 - 4pm. Gold coin pp.Info contact SF 5775491 or Cancer Society 5794379

Kaipupu Point Visit Tui Nature Reserve in Pelorus Sounds 14 March. Boat leaves Havelock Marina 8am. Bring food, drink and suitable clothing. Walk of 45min involved but some transport available. $50.00pp. Book by calling Robin 5784115 evenings.

Marlborough Art Society Members Exhibition is currently on view at 204 High Street.

With the new extension a large section of assorted art work can be seen until March 14th

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.

Riverside Railway

The Sun Newspaper now 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 $10.00.

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 sales@blenheimsun.co.nz Please include your contact details: Name, address, email and phone numbers, including your mobile number if possible.

Running this Sunday 7th March. Train departs Brayshaw Park Station at 1.45pm, 3.00pm & 4.15pm for Beaver Station, Riverside Park central Blenheim. Return Fares: Adults $8 Child $4. Sorry no EFTPOS.

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@ Bread of Life - Summer Clearance Sale - cheap clean linen - Wednesday onwards until 12th March 9.00am - 12noon. (opps Boys College)

The Blue Door

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.

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Is open Monday to Friday 9.00am-3.30pm. Saturday St Christophers 9.00am-2pm. Surplus items to your requirements Goodwill Centre this Friday 9am-12noon in the church hall opwe would gladly accept, we can deliver. Phone posite Redwood Supervalue. Great bargains in used clothing and household goods. Some free items also.

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Chinese ...(7) 30. Quiet(6) 32. Tune(3) 33. Goddess of mischief (Grk myth) (3) 34. Sheepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wool(6) 35. Attribute(7) 36. Sundry items,...and ends(4) 37. Night before(3) 39. Weep(3) 41. Without firmness(4) 43. Precisely(7) 45. Almost(6)

48. Neglect(9) 49. Lead(attack) 51. Giraffe-like animal(5) 52. Phoenix is its capital(7) 53. Open(5) 54. Raise(7) 55. Miserly people(11) DOWN 1. Stylish excellence (5) 2. Songbird(11) 3. Ultimate(8) 4. Tumult(6) 5. Lordly(5) 6. Igloo dwellers(7) 7. Steals away(8) 8. Maintain contact with(6) 9. Combatant(7) 10. Evade(5) 16. Injurious(7) 17. Soothe(7) 19. Scolds(5) 20. Oriental(7) 22. Meet wishes of(7) 24. Head of corn(3) 26. Unrealistic aspiration, ... in the sky(inf) (3) 29. Agricultural. (5) 31. Approval(11)

SOLUTION ForFor February 24,2005 2010 April 20,

32. Succesful fighter pilot(3) 33. The alphabet(3) 38. Unearth(8) 40. Annual(8) 42. Knead(7) 44. Of the heart(7) 46. Part of the eye(6) 47. Abscond(6) 48. Male honey bee(5) 49. Range(5) 50. Becomes old fashioned (5)

7KH 6XQ agm A.G.M. Marlborough Boys College PTA. 7pm 4th March. Staffroom.

Enter from Stephenson Street through PTA shop.

Speakers: Princable and B.O.T chairman. Supper provided.

boating

horticulture FREE Horticulture training-home garden, vegetables, flowers, trees and shrubs. Contact Don 577 6863 or 027 4511 471

holiday accommodation

TE RAWA RESORT Wilson Bay Pelorus Sound.

Restaurant & Bar. Right at the waters edge, accommodation, Shop, On & Off Licence, petrol on wharf, LPG & moorings. Private functions & small conferences.

Ph 03 579 8285 www.terawa.co.nz

**SPECIAL** ** RATE **

Audingly Motel 609 Cashel St, Christchurch.

Doubles from $75-$85 Off peak rates only.

Conditions apply.

Close to Mall/City Ph 03 389 9952. health & beauty ADRIENNEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Beauty Den. For all your beauty treatment. 115 Scott St. Ph 578 8862 AUTUMN / WINTER stock now arriving in at Jean Jones in the Forum BETTER HEARING can improve your quality of life. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait a moment longer - call Hearing Professionals on 0800 54 24 54 for an appointment now.

AUTUMN / WINTER stock now arriving in at Jean Jones in the Forum HEARING Professionals Nelson Marlborough is your local hearing specialist. Open Mon-Fri for your convenience. For an appointment phone 0800 54 24 54 MEDIUM Clairvoyant.

Thursday 9am-6pm and Saturday 10am-3pm at Max Relax. Iris for aappointment. Please ring Max Relax 03 5786195 MOLE checks - for a thorough skin check using dermoscopy. Call the Skin Clinic 578 1665.

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WANTED Good Home for pure bred neutered male German shepherd 4 years old. Lovely natured family dog. Owners going overseas, would prefer someone who has had German shepherds before. Please call Donna 027 5780860

AUTUMN / WINTER stock now arriving in at Jean Jones in the Forum

2010 CAN AM 500 STD special price $13,600 + GST and with free farm bars. 2010 Can Am 500XT Power steer demo bike 91hrs special deal $13,000+GST. 2010 Can Am 400 STD $11,800 + GST With farm bars.Marlborough Trials Centre 53 Grove Rd. Ph 579 2500.

NURSERY workers. learn while you earn, distance learning with local support, national qualifications, free training. Contact Don 577 6863 or 027 4511 471

for sale BAR fridge with freezer 120 litre, only 2 months old. $150.00 . Ph 021 1175005 AUTUMN / WINTER stock now arriving in at Jean Jones in the Forum

WHITE CHIP & WHITE ROCKS

Ideal for pebble gardens, paths, driveways.

Phone Thomson 5756885 (EWTON 0LANTS 2)#(!2$ 3 0,!.4 3!,%

.OW AVAILABLE 7ALLmOWER AND 3WEET 7ILLIAM 0LANTS -ESCLUM WINTER HARDY ON SPECIAL THIS WEEK

!T 2AILWAY -ARKET 3ATURDAY AND #OMMUNITY -ARKET 3UNDAY !LABAMA 2D training FREE training in Certificate in Horticulture.

Ideal for gardeners, nurser y and garden centre workers. Contact Don 577 6863 or 027 4511 471

BIG -FUN Entertainment. Pom Pom the magic clown etc. Ph 577 7393 L AW N M OW I N G efficient service, nice price!. Ph/Txt Don 022 552 4444 RECORDS to C.D !

Hear No Evil Ltd. Audio Professionals. Ph 577 7123

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&IRST 3TEPS WILL PROVIDE 9/5 WITH s +EY FOUNDATION BUSINESS AND LIFE SKILLS ESSENTIAL IN THE WORKPLACE AND SELF EMPLOYMENT s 9OUR OWN PERSONAL BUDGET s "USINESS AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES s !N EXPERIENCED MENTOR TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROGRAMME

#ALL 0IP TODAY ON PIP BUSINESS TRAINING CO NZ WWW BUSINESS TRAINING CO NZ

personal MALE would like to meet woman 55-61yrs.

For outings possible relationship. Ph 5784504 after 5.00pm

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rafďŹ&#x201A;e results RESULTS of Marlborough Branch Arthritis New Zealand Februar y Raffle. Instant Kiwi tickets ($100 value) won by Jenny (tkt 879) $100 note won by Bridget (tkt 335) Thank you to all our supporters.

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Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Rd. SURTEES boats brand new drive away from $63.00 per week @ 7.99% interest.

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By Celeste Lodewyk Ten times South Island moto trials champion and local competitor Jason Baker (pictured) hopes to put on a good performance this weekend when he goes up against some of the countries best talent in the first of two rounds of the South Island Trials Championship hosted here in Marlborough.

The annual competition sees riders from as far as Tauranga and Invercargill putting in practise months of training for the gruelling championship which carries on to Alexandra and finishes at Nelson.

With 10 sections, each catering for all grades riders must ride over 15-20m of difficult terrain including creeks, banks and rocks without falling or using their feet to support themselves.

Balance and co-ordination play an integral part in trials riding as each mistake made during the competition earns the rider a point. The competitor with the least amount of points in their grade wins.

A paua diver by profession, Jason admits to not putting in as much training for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition as previous years but still hopes to put a good fight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These days with work and a young family I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as much time for training but I still compete regularly and plan to be as competitive as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe even win the title backâ&#x20AC;? he laughs.

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Port Marlborough Summer Twilight Series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; eight race. Open Division (with spinnakers) line honors to Bryce Eckleinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sex on Fire, handicap honors, in order, Gill Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Checkmate, Doug Averyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue Velvet and Ash Daveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maracas. Division I led by Ron Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Easy Rider, followed

by Mark Gibbs, Excel and Dave Mahonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amanzimtoti. Division II, Griggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Imp

Zap first over Phil Viningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mystic Traveler and Fred and Anne Escalleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uncle Sam. Under 21 competition, Open Division first Scott Fyffe, Checkmate followed by Luke Bergman, Slingshot. Division I first Warren Horncastle, Grizzly Bear with Jeremy McCaffrey second Imagine It. Division II Stephanie Stratton lead on Grumpys Toy followed by Emily Anderson on Bedouin.

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Adding to his record Jason has also been runner up at the New Zealand Nationals several times as well as representing in the NZ team at the international Trial of Nations five times.

Riding his Sherco 290 factory replica trials bike, Jason will be up against current South Island champion Carl Clark of Motueka in what is set to be a great weekend with entry numbers likely to be around 40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be great racing with all sections accessible by the crowd and it will also be a great opportunity for any prospective riders to see the bikes in action,â&#x20AC;? he says.

An extreme sport which struggles for recognition, Jason says he and fellow promoter Brendan

Wadsworth are constantly promoting the sport, offering people the chance to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;have a goâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at local club events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would love to see more young people get involved so we often have bikes to hire or if ours are available people can have a go, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fantastic sport to be involved in both mentally and physically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to get on a motocross bike but it takes commitment and a bit of extra training to get the most out of trials riding - we encourage people to give it a go,â&#x20AC;? he says.

The South Island Moto Trials Championship kicks off on Saturday starting at 10am and follows on to Sunday starting 9:30am.

The event will be held on farm property on Readers Road, State Highway 6 - just before Havelock with signposts out on the day.

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This ancient cannon was fired to signal the start of two regattas at Picton on Thursday night.

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Yacht Club were hit by Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tsunami warning.

Competitors had to finish the planned three days of racing a day early after yacht club spokesman Rob Burn said authorities ordered everyone off the water.

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