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Shock and awe as ‘Megan’ turns 30

Megan the deer with owner Christine Goodwin at their Fairhall vineyard.

By Kristy Martin Megan is blind in one eye, partially deaf and suffers from arthritis.

She is losing hair and has already lost most of her teeth.

But this is to be expected, since Megan is so old.

She has just reached her 30th birthday.

You see, Megan is a red deer.

She is a beloved pet to Fairhall couple Malcolm and Christine Goodwin, who are convinced Megan might just be the oldest living deer in the world.

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Star Dance kids shine on international stage

Photo by Celeste Lodewyk A group of eight Star Dance Academy kids from Blenheim, Picton and Auckland proved they were tough competition when they travelled to Brisbane for the Australian and International Salsa Solo Championships last week.

The team was accompanied by Star Dance Academy directors and instructors Stayz Raukawa and his wife Larissa. Larissa also competed and came fourth place in her Semi-Pro ranked section.

Competition was fierce but the Star Dance team went up against over 300 competitors and won a number of top awards.

Sophia Bendell came in at first place and won the International Youth Salsa Solo Section, while Tineka Houra placed first in Star Dance Academy students (back) Nicole Griffiths, Hannah Braddick, Tineka Houra, Tian Woodley, the International Open Latin Zarryn Boyce and (front) Lucy Bendell, Sophia Bendell. Absent Sidona Milich (Star Auckland).

Solo section. Both girls beat out Australia and Brazil for their first Australia to be trained to build on with the six times world salsa In the two Youth team Divisions place trophies. her “world champion qualities” champion Oliver Pineda School Star Dance Academy won in both Their performances caught the in both the Latin ballroom and in Sydney called Latin Motion. the Youth Team Salsa Solo Seceye of world champion Austral- street Latin industry.

Tain Woodley and Hannah tion for the second year running ian instructors who suggested to Tineka was also noticed and Braddick placed third and fourth as well as winning first place for Stayz that Sophia should move to was offered a scholarship to train in the Youth Salsa Solo division. the Youth Open Latin Section.

Vineyard deer could be oldest in world Continued from page 1 Wild deer usually live 10 years, while those in captivity live to about 20.

The Goodwins are astounded Megan has made it to 30.

They tried to enter her in Guinness World Records, but the organisation needed proof of her age, which the couple didn’t have.

(The oldest deer in the world was believed to be “Holly” who died last year at the age of 21.)

These days, Megan’s time

is spent lumbering around the Goodwins’ Paynters Road vineyard, mainly sleeping and eating their grass and grapes.

She brings delight to children and joy to foreign visitors.

The cheeky doe even sneaks up on vineyard workers who are unaware of her existence and gives them a fright when they turn around.

Sometimes she stands in the way of the crops, simply so she can be petted.

“For a 30-year-old she’s going

strong,” said Malcolm.

“She’s out here in winter when it’s minus five degrees.”

When Megan was born, in Seddon in November 1983, her mother rejected her and so she had to be hand-reared for two months.

Because of this, she grew up as a pet to the Goodwins, who owned a deer farm at the time.

“Because she was a pet she’d help tame all the other ones that were wilder,” Christine recalls.

“She’s had over 21 fawns over

the years and she’d always give birth around November.

“She would let us pat her young, whereas the others would run away.”

The couple kept Megan when they gave up their deer farm and went into the grape industry.

At first, Megan was overwhelmed by this new food source and one year she managed to strip 350 plants of their grapes.

“She’s just neat to have around,” Christine said.

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Project boosts economy

By Glenise Dreaver The local economy is set for a major boost following a contract for a large housing development in Kaiapoi.

Owner/manager of ITM Picton Gary Knofflock, who also holds a 50 per cent stake in ITM Blenheim, says the firm has a contract to supply the homes over the next 18 months.

Both ITM sites are involved, as well as the Framecad steel framing operation he bought from Christchurch and re-established in Picton five months ago.

Work is well under way on three of the first nine homes in the Kaiapoi development with a couple of roof shouts to come before Christmas.

They are starting three at a time, but will build up to five builds concurrently.

Gary estimates that the work will have a big impact on the local Marlborough economy with the developer using 13 local businesses with an estimated 48 local people involved in the project.

“This isn’t just the tradesmen, there is also manufacturing, design, business services and media development all from the region,” says Picton ITM’s key account manager Glen Profitt.

The benefits for the area come, he says,

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Gary Knofflock, Glen Profitt and Framecad operator Corey Rawlings in the steel-framed building that will become the ITM site office in Kaiapoi.

because the developer is a local and keen to support the local economy where he can, preferring to forge longterm partnerships with suppliers here.

With very little demand for development in Marlborough it made sense to employ locals where the rates were comparative and people could work to such a tight schedule.

Glen visits Christchurch regularly to ensure that things are working smoothly. “Not hard!” he says as the developers are using commercial scheduling to manage the work flows.

Quantities, required delivery dates and start and completion dates for each stage are clearly identified and everyone working on the project has a copy.

Gary and Glen cannot speak highly enough of Marlborough District Council staff and the Smart Business Marlborough initiative run

by Neil Henry.

The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce has also provided great advice and support they say and Brendon Burns of Macro has been involved as well.

College information made public

By Kristy Martin Information and reports about the proposals to rebuild or merge the Marlborough colleges are expected to be on both schools’ websites today.

Questions and answers taken from the public consultation meeting on Monday night, attended by 250 people, will also be available for viewing.

The general feeling in the community appears to be that the McLauchlan Street girls’ college site is not large enough told hold the close to 2000 students should a merger be the preferred venture.

A show of hands also suggested those attending the meeting preferred to keep the colleges as separate, single-sex facilities.

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This would mean at least $13.6 million in funding was required to rebuild shaky and leaky buildings at both sites.

Parents and teachers in the crowd asked for greater detail about budgets

and reports surrounding the options on whether to keep both colleges or combine the two.

But Simon Cruickshank, Ministry of Education property manager for the southern region, said the issue should not be about new buildings or budgets, but what local parents thought best for their children’s education.

“Don’t worry about what the dollars say; what do you want for your children?” he asked.

Mr Cruickshank gave a presentation about ‘modern learning facilities’ and said the style of education needed to reflect learning in the digital and global age we are living in. But, he added, a shiny new building was not a silver bullet.

When a member of the crowd questioned whether he could guarantee modern learning facilities at both schools, should they remain separate, Mr Cruickshank told her he didn’t have a pot of money “just sitting there”.

However, he did guarantee that students were not being placed in danger by the deteriorating buildings.

“We will not allow your children into a building that is not fit for occupation,” he said.

“I’m not going to put my kids into a building like that and I’m not going to put yours in there.”

Public submissions on the colleges are now being accepted at janet. kelly@xtra.co.nz

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The bodies of two Kaikoura men have been recovered after their boat capsized on Tuesday morning.

A large team of searchers were joined by the Police Dive Squad on Tuesday and Wednesday to search for the men after their boat was found semi-submerged in Whaler’s Bay. The body of Ronald Clarence Monk, aged 75, was located on the shoreline near their upturned boat on Tuesday.

He was wearing a lifejacket that was not inflated.

The body of his companion, Auguste Robin Reinke, 79, was located on Wednesday morning.

The pair had set off about 7am on Tuesday to check crayfish pots in the 16ft boat.

Hospice Christmas The beautiful Christmas display at Hospice Marlborough was put together with decorations from Shirley Hawtin and the dedicated efforts of Pip Griggs and Ann Best.

"I wish to thank Pip and Ann for the wonderful job of creating this beautiful display," Shirley said.

$180k for pine project The Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust has secured funding for $180,000 of wilding pine control in the Marlborough Sounds.

Work to control the nuisance tree will take place in Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds and on D’Urville Island.

It is being done with a $75,000 grant from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, $20,000 from the Canterbury Community Trust and continuing contributions from local supporters.

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The hotel took on a new name, new brand and new management company on December 1 as one of five New Zealand sites to move under the umbrella of international hotel management company, StayWell Hospitality Group.

The Marlborough property retains its local management and staff.

StayWell, which operates the Park Regis and Leisure Inn brands, took over the management of five hotel properties around New Zealand, including sites in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Rotorua and Picton.

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On December 12 and 19, kerbside and offstreet parking in the CBD will be free from 4pm.

There will be carols in the Forum and shops will be open until 7.30pm.

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Blenheim couple Shane and Jolene Humphreys (right) were the lucky winners of a new barbecue and $300 worth of groceries, presented to them by PAK'n SAVE owner operator Mark Elkington (left).

Summer sorted with $1000 BBQ pack

By Kristy Martin Blenheim couple Shane and Jolene Humphreys have summer sorted after winning a $1000 barbecue pack courtesy of PAK’n SAVE supermarket.

The impressive giveaway included a new $700 barbecue, $200 worth of summerthemed groceries and a $100 gift card they can use to buy meat.

“We’re very excited,” Jolene said.

“It’s an awesome Christmas present.”

Shane explained that the timing was perfect, as their ‘hungry’ dog at home had chewed through the gas tube on their old barbecue.

Blenheim PAK’n SAVE owner operator Mark Elkington said the couple were entered into the competition when they signed up to become online members.

This allowed them to be notified directly of in-store deals and discounts.

The competition, held throughout No-

vember, led to an 18 per cent increase in online members, which had since reached close to 2000 customers, Mr Elkington said.

Shane and Jolene said they couldn’t wait to show their children, Dylan, 9, and Jack, 6, their “awesome” prize and while they already had plans for Christmas, there were definitely many summer barbecues on the cards.

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Where there are motorcycles, there is always the need for a quality repair service.

Marlborough Trials Centre owner Brendon Wadsworth is happy to announce the arrival of long time friend and motorcycle repair specialist Zane

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Zane, who previously owned a repair and servicing business on the Gold Coast of Australia has joined forces with Brendon to provide service and repairs of all makes of road bikes.

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Zane and Brendon have been friends since a very early age, worked together in their teenage years and even started junior motocross in Blenheim.

"There is a lot of history between us. My first proper job was with Brendon at age 15," he laughed.

His father, Des Boyce once owned Marlborough Honda Centre which was where Zane spent a lot of time working after school hours.

Zane moved to Australia after a "mate" asked him to set up a shop for him.

He went to work for Harley Davidson before setting out on his own on the Gold Coast where he owned a business for nine years.

Choosing to return to Blenheim was for "family reasons", Zane said.

"When I came back I was really surprised there wasn't a lot offered in the way of road bike repairs and servicing.

"I talked to Brendon about setting something up and he jumped at the idea. I think it's something that will do well with the large number of motorcyle enthusiasts in Marlborough.

"Many who I have met said they would normally travel to Nelson or Christchurch to have their bikes serviced, so now they won't have to," he said.

Zane specialises in all makes of road bikes and has all the service tools for Harley Davidson.

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No gangs should be allowed to influence kids. It shouldn’t be tolerated. It mustn’t be accepted.

Where kids are engaged in crime by gang members there needs to be consequences for the gang that is engaging the kids in their degraded criminal philosophies.

The prison house is a good environment for adults who engage youth in crime. When will the Blenheim police enforce the law hard out on these adults who are dressing our kids in bright red!?

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Old lessons forgotten Dear Ed, I wonder why anyone would feed a wild rabbit. Where there is one there will be more.

Hang on, a bit like those who

planted agapanthus at Harling Park or seemingly ignore hieracium at Renwick and Taylor Dam. Old lessons soon forgotten.

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Yapping dog Dear Ed, I’m at a mate’s place visiting for a week.

I have been here for four days and cannot believe that the people that live close to the constant yapping dog in Faulkland Drive do not ring dog control like we do in Napier.

It’s worse on the weekends when the owners are at home. Are they

small minded people that own a small dog?

I heard that a person that lived close by yelled out ‘Why don’t you shut your dog up?’. The reply was ‘Come over here and I will smack your head in’. Nasty aye, nice aye, I don’t give a damn person.

Doug Martin Taradale, Napier

Restore postal services Dear Ed, I along with a dozen other frustrated customers stood for ten minutes in the queue at the Post Office.

It’s not good enough. It shows the failure of the SOE “system”.

Restore postal services to the role of public service.

The culture appears wrong too.

Only two tellers were “in action”.

A third wandered to the third

position, did something on the computer and wandered off. Did it occur to him people were waiting?

A few minutes, an smidgeon of initiative and he could have served two or three customers and relieved the pressure and waiting.

The post office needs public service both in name and culture, Frank Henry

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lenheim couple Tracy Taylor and Peter Sutherland had a firm idea of how they wanted their home built, so they were pleased when Peter Ray Homes worked closely with them to deliver what they wanted.

“This was the first time Peter and I had built together so we had a big list of ‘must haves’ and wanted to be involved in every stage of the build.

“Rowan met with us regularly, sometimes in the evenings and went over everything in detail. He took us through showhomes to see how our ideas would look and when our build started he encouraged us to visit the site.

“When we did the tradesmen would put down their tools to show us around and talk us through everything, so throughout there were no surprises, everything was done to how we wanted it to be,” Tracy said.

Rowan told Tracy and Peter the build would take approximately five months, and it did!

“Rowan and his team worked day,night and even weekends to have our home built on time. Everyone who was involved was clearly dedicated to their craft,” Peter said.

“People ask us what would we change... to which we reply - nothing!

“The trust for Rowan and Peter Ray Homes was there from the start and the whole experience was stressfree and fun,” Tracy said.

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What is your favourite food?

My wife’s Cannelloni. She makes it with her homemade tomato and white sauces. So good.

What makes you smile?

Listening to my children laugh.

What’s your pet hate?

Wasting energy. My kids leave lights on I have to turn them off!

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Your favoured holiday destination? d’Urville Island Marlborough Sounds. Diving, fishing, swimming, walking, hunting or mountain biking.

What’s your favourite music?

Anything on Hauraki.

What is the one thing Sun readers would be surprised to know about you?

That I am half Chinese and half Maltese, born in Australia.

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Who would you invite to dinner?

Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz.

What’s next on your wish list?

New dual cab 4x4 with all the extras.

A saying you like to live by?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Local plant same family as ‘corpse flower’

Brian Schwass says he’s got his own mini version of Auckland’s ‘corpse flower’.

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By Kristy Martin A Springlands man says he has his own mini-version of the rare ‘corpse flower’ that has been drawing huge crowds to the Auckland Domain Wintergarden.

Brian Schwass says his plant may not be as large as the rare 2.5m amorphophallus titanum plant blooming up north - nicknamed because it smells of rotting flesh to attract pollinators - but his species has got the same principles.

Located at the front of his Kingwell Drive home, the plant catches flies.

The unusual purple flowers then seal up and feed on the insects, he says.

“They were calling it (the one in Auckland) a stink plant because apparently it stinks to attract the flies,” said 88-year-old Brian.

“I saw it on the 6pm news and thought ‘Mine looks just like that’.

“They said thousands of people had Amorphophallus titanum, also known been coming to look at it and it was the as the corpse flower. only one of its kind in New Zealand.” get excited by its uniqueness.

Mr Schwass says he gets his own visi“People come and say ‘Gosh it is just tors coming to see his plant and they too like velvet’ when they touch it.”

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Reserves and amenities officer for Marlborough District Council, Robert Hutchinson, said Mr Schwass’ plant is called a Dracunculus vulgaris, also known as Dragon arum, black arum, voodoo lily and stink lily.

It is in the same family as the corpse lily, he said.

“This plant was once considered to be rare and grown in specialist botanical collections along with cacti, venus fly traps and pitcher plants.”

Unlike the corpse flower, which grows in the wild only in the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia, the stink lily was now common in and around New Zealand, Mr Hutchinson said.

There are even a number growing in Blenheim’s Pollard Park.

“The bad news is the smell the plant gives off is of rotting flesh so the flies, blowflies and some moths love this type of plant.”

Mr Hutchinson said the stink lily thrives in hot sunny conditions in rich humus soils.

Home ownership high in Marlborough The 2013 census has found the Marlborough region has one of the highest rates of home ownership in the country.

(This is despite a fall in the number of building consents since 2006, when there were 444 new builds. In 2013 the number of consents grated was 337 - 12 per cent up on 2012.)

This area is also mirroring national trends of an increasingly 10/26/2012 9:56:51 AM diverse population.

Government Statistician Liz MacPherson said the 2013 Census shows the New Zealand population is growing more ethnically diverse, and that as a nation we have a lower rate of home ownership than in 2006, yet the number of dwellings has increased.

“The Marlborough region reflects those trends, on the whole.”

As with much of the rest of the country, Marlborough reported an increase in the percentage of usually resident people born overseas to 16 per cent, up 2.7 per cent from 2006.

The rate of home ownership here was 71 per cent in 2013, the second-highest in New Zealand after Tasman.

However, as with the rest of the country, that rate was slightly down by 2.2 per cent from 2006.

Other key points emerging were that the median income here for people aged 15 years and over is $27,900, against the New Zealand median of $28,500.

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Police inbrief No gun licence

At 12.30pm on Wednesday a 44-yearold male was arrested in Okaramio for being in possession of firearms without a licence.

He was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

Refusing blood test

Witnesses wanted Blenheim Police are searching for two men who spoke to officers about a broken pharmacy window early on Sunday. The men approached police on Scott Street about 3.30am and told them of the person who smashed the window of Poswillo’s Pharmacy. The men are being asked to contact police on 578 5279.

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New alcohol supply laws From December 18, it will be illegal to supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 unless you are their parent or legal guardian or have express consent from their parent or guardian, says Justice Minister Judith Collins.

Express consent could include a personal conversation, an email or a text message.

The penalty for breaching the law is a fine of up to $2000.

At 11.40am on Wednesday a 48-yearold female was arrested for refusing an officer’s request for a blood sample after being processed for drink-driving.

She will appear in the Blenheim District Court on December 16.

Crop removal

Police have recovered nine cannabis plants on the western outskirts of Blenheim, as part of the annual cannabis recover operation.

Fail to appear

At 9.30am on Wednesday a 26-yearold male was arrested for failing to appear in Court.

He was held in custody to appear before the Court.

Breach of bail

A 41-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested in Seddon on Wednesday for breaching his bail.

He was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

Domestic dispute

On Wednesday night, a 43-year-old male cleaner was arrested in Stephenson St for wilful damage after being involved in a domestic dispute.

He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on December 9.

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Beehives destroyed

At 9.45am on Monday a 29-year-old male vineyard worker was arrested for failing to appear in Court.

He was held in custody to appear before the court.

Breach of order

At 2.35pm on Monday a 39-year-old female beneficiary was arrested Alfred St for disorderly behaviour and for detox.

She received a pre-charge warning for her behaviour and was released when sober.

Between November 22 and 29, beehives were destroyed and the queen bees killed in the Rai Valley area.

Police believe the offender destroyed the hives and scattered pieces around the area.

At 2.20pm on Wednesday a 21-yearold unemployed male was arrested in Smith Ave for breaching his protection order and his bail conditions.

He was held in custody to appear in the Blenheim District Court yesterday.

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At 6.33pm on Monday a 40-year-old unemployed male was arrested at a Mary St address after a domestic dispute.

He has been charged with male assaults female and appeared in court earlier this week.

Thief stole Xmas

Christmas lilies and gladioli flowers were stolen from a Cleghorn Street front garden overnight on December 1.

Car raids

Two vehicles parked in a secure area at a winery on Rapaura Rd were broken into and items stolen between November 30 and December 1.

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By Kristy Martin Newly-appointed Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Hamish Macfarlane says he hopes to continue the momentum brought to the role by his predecessor, Brian Dawson.

Mr Dawson and his team boosted chamber membership from about 190 to over 520, which was a great success.

“I want to keep that momentum going and to provide a good service for the members,” Mr Macfarlane said.

“I am pro-business and the Chamber will always help our members”.

“We like businesspeople to come to the chamber with their ideas and to interact

with the chamber.”

Mr Macfarlane, a married father of three, has lived in Marlborough for 22 years and brings with him a wealth of business knowledge.

His career includes work in the olive industry and marine services, plus a stint as general manager at Jackson Estate Wines.

Only in his new role a fortnight, he told the Sun he was still in the “absorbing, listening and observing” phase.

Moving forward, he hoped to increase the profile and effectiveness of the chamber through a combination of networking and making good use of the resources at hand.

This Christmas we will be holding Candlelight Remembrance Services for loved ones who have passed away.

Gifts are already pouring in for the Open Home Foundation’s annual Christmas appeal.

In Wednesday’s Sun, we published a plea for help, asking Marlburians to kindly donate unwrapped gifts to help local families in need have something to look forward to on Christmas morning, As a result, toys, games, books, toiletries, pens and markers, jewellery and knitted goods have already been delivered to the Sun newspaper office on High Street in Blenheim.

The gifts are for children aged from newborn to 17 and will be collected on December 16 and delivered to local families by the Open Home Foundation, a Christian organisation that specialises in the care and protection of children.

There are 16 branches of OHF across New Zealand and the Marlborough Service Centre covers the geographical area from Picton through to Kaikoura.

Redwoodtown student Amelia Burrough, 7, delivers gifts to the Sun office for the Open Home Foundation's Christmas appeal.

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Haggis proves a hit at St Andrew’s Day event Saturday’s St Andrew’s Day celebrations were marred by the rain, but the Blenheim and Districts Highland Pipe Band wasn’t deterred.

Pipe major Noel Frater said the group played in the rain as they made their way into Blenheim’s Seymour Square and continued to perform from under

the trees.

It was too wet for the Highlands dancers to dance, but people still came along and tried the haggis sausages, he said.

“They went down really well.”

The pipe band went on to lead the Picton Christmas parade on Sunday in bright sunshine.

Water leak management, pressure management and water meters for Havelock may delay the need for an expensive upgrade to the township’s water supply, a Marlborough District Council committee has been told.

Leak reduction and pressure management will be implemented as soon as possible and Council’s Assets and Services Committee has agreed that Havelock residents should be consulted on a proposal to fit meters to all connections in 2017-18.

From time to time, when water use is high, Havelock’s water supply is affected by saline groundwater and Council is looking for ways to protect its quality.

Leakage is also a significant problem for Havelock’s water supply system and, even though suspected leaking water mains have been replaced, more than 30 per cent of the water is being lost through leakage.

Council planning and development engineer Stuart Donaldson told councillors that quite large costs could be incurred in finding leaks.

However, he said, Nelson found that the introduction of water meters had reduced water demand by about 30 per cent.

He has recommended that work begin to manage water use in Havelock, including leak detection surveys from next year.

He has also recommended no new connections to properties outside the town water, as well as the introduction of water restrictions in summer if necessary.

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Goodbye plastic lunch wrap

Right: Santa with his helpers Peyton Cassidy (3), Brianna Newlove (7) and Xanthe Cassidy (6) at the 2011 Blenheim Christmas Parade.

Mistletoe Market and Parade this Saturday The annual Blenheim Lions Club Mistletoe Market is being held tomorrow at 8.45am and this year promises to be bigger and more spectacular than ever with a full day of events planned in the Market Street/Forum/ Liz Davidson Park area.

The market will finish early afternoon and for the first time this year it will be followed by a festival programme organised by Marlborough 4 Fun. The afternoon events begin with a concert and street performers

at 2pm leading up to the popular annual Christmas parade at 3pm.

Following at 4pm the Cracker Christmas Festival will continue with face painting and heaps of free children’s activities, Santa Claus, Avi Diva performing Christmas songs, plus guest performers.

This year marks the 36th year of the Mistletoe Market and the many unique items on offer from well over 100 stall sites will give an opportunity for people to do substantial Christmas shopping.

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by Celeste Lodewyk A crafty Blenheim woman has sewn up an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic wrap used in children’s lunch boxes.

In response to the Sun’s story ‘Nude food trend growing’ on November 20, Robyn Rodger made contact to share her latest creations.

She has created a unique range of 100 per cent cotton snack and sandwich bags and wraps following a conversation with her daughter about school lunches recently.

“She mentioned the nude food idea to me and said it would be great to have washable, cotton lunch bags to use instead of plastic wrap,” she said.

“When I started making them my grandson (6) was adamant he didn’t want to use one.

“Then he saw the bags and picked out a robot design and became the envy of all his friends at school, so they are a hit with the kids,” she laughed.

Robyn’s bags are lined with waterproof fabric and are free of lead, phlalates, BPS or brominates, making them completely food safe, she said.

“If they get dirty you simply put them in the washing machine and use them over and over again,

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and there is a velcro seal to keep sandwiches and snacks fresh.”

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- weekend event guide Friday 6 December The Blenheim Water Skirmish Schools out for SUMMER! Come and celebrate the end of the school year and summer holidays in the best way possible. A GIANT WATER FIGHT! For School Years 7-13. Prizes, 3.30pm – 5.00pm. Taylor River. Bring canned goods for the Blenheim Food Bank and be in to win some great prizes.

If you’re happy and you know it Warm Up! The upbeats and Truth. Paddy Barry’s Irish Bar 9pm. Support from Alion & Narm Heavy.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery Open 10.30am till 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. 577 6784 www.marlboroughartsociety.com

Saturday 7 December The Blenheim Christmas Parade and the Cracker Christmas Festival Pre parade concert from 2pm at the Liz Davidson park, Blenheim CBD. Bring the family for some fabulous festive fun - Floats, entertainment, childrens activites and more!

Eastern States Speedway 7pm DHL Saloon Speedweek presented by Cardwell Racing Supplies

Lions Mistletoe Market An annual event showcasing local crafts, art and boutique produce in time for Christmas shopping, as well as Christmas-themed entertainment for the family. See you at The Forum

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

Blenheim Canine Training Club Dog Agility Champ Show today 8.30 to 3pm and tomorrow 8.30 to 3pm. Renwick Rugby Club Spectators welcome. Ph 021 995704

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

Picton EcoWorld Touch a Tuatara, see a Penguin, get up close and have fun discovering some amazing animals that live on Middle-earth making New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world” Unique. Open every day from 9.30am.

Quest Intermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm, Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton.

Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Pastel Painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm. Prue: 578 8888.

Tai Chi Today and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm.

Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum 10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

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

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

Waikawa Bay School Car-Boot Sale 9am-12. $5 per stall. Car wash fundraiser and sausage sizzle. Ph 5737815 Jungle Book Marlborough Dance Centre brings the much loved Rudyard Kipling “Jungle Book” story vibrantly to life in a wide array of dance styles.

Floor Pride Civic Theatre, Sat 7th, Mon 9th, Tue 10th December @ 6.30pm Sun 8th December @ 4.00pm Ph 0800 224 224 Kiwi Conservation Club Black-backed gull banding. Sat 7th Dec (Sun 8th if raining). Meet 10am, Renwick end of Rapara Road Bring lunch, firm shoes and sunhat etc. Contact marlborough@kcc.org.nz or Kathryn Richards 0273515428. “ South Island Marching Championships Today 1pm and tomorrow 9am. Lansdowne Park Waikawa Kohanga Reo Fair At their centre from 10am - 2pm, lots of fun thing for all the family Blenheim Lions Club Mistletoe Market Saturday 7th December 8.45am, Market Street/Forum/Liz Davidson Park area.

Marlborough Artisan Market 9.30-1.30pm Wynen Street Carpark includes a range of stalls, including fruit and vegetables, woodwork, handicrafts, pottery, soaps, lavender products, toiletries, oils and wines, nuts and flowers.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale Every Saturday 8am – 2pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Rd, Phone John 578 3918.

Marlborough Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of the month at 1.30pm 4.30pm St John Rooms, Seymour St Ph Roz 57824

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

Blenheim Menz Shed 4 Dillons Point Rd open 9am to 12 noon Saturday. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relationships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 5781835

St Luke’s Anglican Church Ferry Road, Spring Creek. Join us for Christian worship every Sunday 9.30am Contact Rev Derek 03 578 3909

Pregnancy Yoga 9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

Picton Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Contact Sheira 578 3909

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-Round Picton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays, today and Sunday, 10am Redwood Market 8am-noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants produce and crafts.

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

Picton Men’s Shed Every Saturday 10am to 1pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold Saturday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm.

Sunday 8 December Fairhall Gourmet Xmas Festival 11.00am to 3.00pm at Fairhall School. Free entry. Eftpos available. There will be all day entertainment with a big central marquee.

Great kids area with entertainment, food and Santa! Contact Debbie Ph 570 5124 or 027 315 4715 Against All Oddz Paintball open day Paintball Open Day at club prices. Come one Come all Bring some Friends get your face painted $10 Field Fee, $15 Gear hire, $10 = 100 Paintballs, $30 = 500 Paintballs, $100 = 2000 Paintballs. 10am till 4pm.

Renwick Anglican Community Church 54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850 Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcasing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

Pony Club at Grounds New Renwick Rd. 10am every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Model Aero Club ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Murray 578 9199 or Tony 577 9776.

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

Tramping Club Mary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life 10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai 2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

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

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club 10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park.

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Associated Modellers Society Minature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month, 1pm till 4pm $2

UP AND COMING EVENTS Wed Dec 11th Millennium Art Gallery Fundraising Fiesta 6-9pm at Highfield Estate, Brookby Road, Blenheim; A Special event to support Marlborough’s public art gallery. Fundraising festivities, Ph 579 2001 Email marlpublicart@ xtra.co.nz

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By Glenise Dreaver Dave Shaw of Marlborough is one of 14 New Zealanders newly honoured by life membership of Special Olympics New Zealand.

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His citation notes his involvement with the Marlborough branch at both committee and managerial level, as well as his support for his two children who train and complete in golf and aquatics.

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Tariff cuts great news for exporters New Zealand’s free trade deal with Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) has come into effect and cherries from Blenheim’s Cherryland will be the first New Zealand product to enter the country under the new tariff free conditions.

Tariffs on almost half (44 per cent) of NZ’s exports have been immediately eliminated, saving the country nearly $40 million per year.

The Economic Cooperation Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) came into effect on Sunday.

NZ’s top market for fresh cherries is Chinese Taipei and is worth around $8m a year.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy, who was at the Cherryland orchard on Sunday, has welcomed the major cuts in tariffs for exporters.

“From today tariffs are removed from milk powder, cheese, butter, apple, cherry and wine exports to Chinese Taipei,” he said.

“This will mean tariff savings of nearly $40m on current trade. It’s great news for our exporters.

“Tariffs on beef will be eliminated in two years, and tariffs on kiwifruit in three.

“In four years, sheep, honey and most fish product tariffs will be eliminated and 99 per cent of New Zealand trade to Chinese Taipei will be tariff-free.

“In total, tariffs will be eliminated on 100 per cent of New Zealand’s current exports in a staged programme over 12 years.”

Mr Guy said before the agreement, cherry exports were charged a tariff of 7.5 per cent, and apples faced a tariff of 20 per cent.

“This is a grassroots example of how free trade deals benefit New Zealand, and particularly the regions.”

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Yealands Family Wines celebrated double success at the 10th annual NZI Sustainable Business Network awards, taking home both the Energy Management and Renewables Impact Awards.

The Seddon-based winery was also a finalist in four of the other categories.

Founder and owner of Yealands Family Wines, Peter Yealands was proud to once again be recognised as an industry leader in sustainability.

“We are committed to being the most sustainable winery in the world, and

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this requires continual imagination and innovation to keep us at the top,” he said.

“Just this week we began the task of installing New Zealand’s largest solar panel installation on top of our winery roof.”

The installation consists of 297 individual solar panels and will cover the entire northern side of the winery, producing up to 133,000 kWh per annum – the equivalent annual power use of 17 New Zealand households.

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furniture Change of ownership sale and we wish Phil and Maree Patchett all the very best as the new owners. Do support the locals.

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CHAPMAN, Eileen Joyce: Passed away, peacefully, at her home. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Max. Loving mother and mother-inlaw of Ross and Fiona, Colin and Sandra, and Murray. Loving grandmother of Jamie, Emma, Mark, David, and Hamish, and great grandmother of Oscar. Messages to 1566 Waihopai Valley Road, RD 6, Blenheim 7276.

By request, no flowers please. At Eileen’s request a private cremation has been held.

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

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Death Notices ASSINK, Huubertus Johannes Petrus (Herb): November 17, 2013 BANKS, Sylvia Jean: November 30, 2013 BRAYSHAW, Beverley Joan: November 26, 2013 LEE, Robyn Mary: November 28, 2013 LOE, Maureen Josephine: November 28, 2013 THOMSON, David (Dave): November 28, 2013 WALES, Joyce Edith: November 28, 2013

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STRANGE, Kenneth Roy (Ken): On August 10 2013, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, after a short illness. Aged 47 years. Loving Dad of Danielle, Dylan, Shanae and Jakob. Loving Grandad of Mystique, Xsaviour and Cyrus. Dearly loved son of Thora and the late Mack, adored brother of Felicia and the late Geoffrey. A soulmate of Erin (aka Dear). A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Ken’s family would like to thank all those that supported them through this tough time. An interment for Ken will be held at 1pm on Saturday December 7 at Fairhall Cemetery.

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MONK, Ronald Clarence (Ron): Sadly taken, doing what he loved, on Tuesday December 3 2013 in Kaikoura. Aged 75 years. Loved husband of the late Ursula and adored husband of Denise. Cherished Dad of Jackie and Jim, Chris and Malene, Tim and Bronwyn, Kylie and Wilson, Elesha and Shane, and Clint and Maria. Loved Grandad of Robbie and Penny, Rebecca, David and Laura; Jonas; Caleb, and Briar; Ethan, Jacob, and Grace; Jack, Hamish and Sam; and Coby. Messages to 165 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kaikoura Coast Guard would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to PO Box 71, Kaikoura 7340.

A service for Ron will be held at the Kaikoura Trotting Club, South Bay at 2pm on Friday December 6, followed by private interment.

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

EDWARDS, Cyril James (Eddy): On Friday November 29 2013 peacefully, at Maxwell Care. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of Ada for 71 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Ann and Peter Flack (Zimbabwe), and Alan and Sherryn (Wairau Valley). Loved Grandad of Gary, and Michelle; and Elisa and Clayton, Andrea and Lennie, Antony and Pip; and great Grandad of Gemma, Dayna, Zac, and Peter (Zimbabwe); Emily and Mitchell, Flynn and Ella, Taylor and Kate, Olly and Toby. Special thanks to Waterlea and Maxwell Care for all their care and support for Cyril. Messages to 2276 S H 63 Wairau Valley RD 1 Blenheim 7271. At Cyril’s request, a private family service has been held.

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

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Jade takes SOuth Island tennis title Jade Otway has won the South Island Primary schools tennis Year 6 and under title.

The 10-year-old brought home the trophy after competing in the South Island Primary Schools Tennis Tournament in Christchurch earlier this week.

Jade was accompanied in the competition by Marlborough locals Ruairi Meighan, 10, Jack winstanley, 12, Torban Otway, 10, Kyla Otway, 10, and Ella Williams, 11.

The national age group championships will be held early next year.

OUTWARD BOUND TEEN COURSE Outward Bound is seeking applications from teenagers aged 16 to 18 years for their Mind Body Soul course commencing in the Queen Charlotte Sound on January 4, 2014.

Through learning outdoor activities like sailing, kayaking, bush and navigation, youth will leave with a strong sense of personal responsibility, independence and motivation.

The 21-day course will challenge the participant’s limits, enabling them to discover what is important to their self, and showing the opportunity their future holds.

Applicants must be able to run or walk 3km in 25 minutes.

Withers event The annual 10km King and Queen of the Withers walk/run event will be held on Saturday January 4.

Participants are asked to gather at the Rifle Range Place carpark entrance to the Wither Hills Farm Park. Walkers start at 7.45am, hybrids at 8am and runners at 8.30am.

Registration starts at the venue from 7am and entry forms are available at www.harriers.net.nz/ events/kqw

Final stages of volleyball L a s t F r i d ay a f t e r n o o n Ma rlborough Volleyba ll’s Subway Spikers’ & Premiers’ School’s Competition played their sixth round for Term 4.

On Friday, the last week of the round robin will be played before the finals on December 13.

Witherlea Young Guns were awarded the Subway Fair Play Team of the Week Award for their great sportsmanship, fantastic teamwork and amazing skills for only playing their first term together

A spectacular crash at last week’s meeting with Eastern States driver Frank Burns rolling his 66e Honda Torneo. Photos by Shane Best.

Local speedway hits top gear Story by Darrell Bate With this year’s speedway season heading into its busy time, the Eastern States Speedway calendar is hitting its peak as it hosts the opening round of the DHL Speedweek Saloon series this evening.

Visiting Sprintcars entertained the crowd last Friday night.

The high-powered lightweight machines fought out round three of the War of the Wings Sprintcar series with Cromwell’s Jason Scott taking the feature win over Christchurch’s Ray Baughan and Nelson young gun, Brett Sullivan.

The calibre of driving was very high with one of the best examples provided by Matt Honeywell of Christchurch.

He worked his way to fourth in the 25 lap finale after suffering quite an impact in heat

Cromwell racer Jason Scott piloted the 88t Sprintcar to victory last Friday night in Blenheim.

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His hard working crew repaired the car with haste allowing him to collect vital points towards the series tally.

Local competitor, Paddy North managed a ninth spot finish in the round as he adapted to

the vast difference of the sprinter compared to his usual Super Saloon class he has campaigned for many years.

North has committed to a busy year, running in three classes this season, the third being a Saloon in tonight’s DHL Speedweek.

He will be joined by fellow locals Paul Cambie and 1NZ Rob Flood.

Twenty two cars will take to the dirt, competing over seven speedway tracks in a week of racing.

The series is the brainchild of famous Kiwi golf caddy Steve Williams, a keen speedway driver himself when not on the world golfing circuit. The journey will take the drivers and teams to Blenheim, Christchurch, Greymouth, Invercargill, Dunedin, Cromwell and Ashburton venues.

Racing will start at 7pm sharp this evening.

Chance to march into nationals

By Adam Poulopoulos Marching teams are set to descend on Blenheim for the South Island marching championships this weekend.

Seven teams from Blenheim, and 31 teams from around the island, will meet at Lansdowne Park this weekend for the opportunity to march at the national championships in Wellington in March.

They will compete in six age grades, with competitors ranging from 5 years old to the masters age of 30 years and over.

Teams will perform two marches, a technical set march with set moves, and a display march with their own moves.

Each set will be 3-4 minutes in length, and will be judged by a

six-person panel.

A prizegiving will be held at the conclusion of the marching on Sunday.

Coach Julia Allen, who looks after the Shontae All-Stars under12s and Shontae Xcelsior under-16 teams, said the public can expect a good day out if they go to watch.

“There’s going to be masses of colour and lots of noise.

“There will just be heaps of liveliness.”

She said the incorporation of modern music and props in the last few years would change the military-based view many people have of marching.

Ms Allen’s teams have been training since September, and she said she expects competition

The Shontae Allstars - U12 Grade in action. Photo supplied.

to be stiff.

“The top teams from down south will be there and they all work pretty hard.”

Marching Marlborough secretary Amanda Hansen said preparations for the competition were well under way, but the search

was continuing for volunteers to run the souvenir shop, assist on the barbecue and man the gate.

Marching begins at 1pm tomorrow and at the new time of 9am (not 10.30am) on Sunday.

If you would like to volunteer call (03) 5795279.

School rugby competition in the works

By Adam Poulopoulos Blenheim youngsters will have a path to emulate their favourite rugby league stars if a proposed school competition gets off the ground.

Tasman Rugby League is looking to sign up primary schools for a competition to mirror Nelson’s Simon Mannering Cup, which has run for the last 18 months.

Intermediate schools are also encouraged to sign up and play in Nelson’s intermediate competition.

Tasman Rugby League acting regional development officer Ryan Charles said he was looking to take advantage of increased funding and interest following the rugby league world cup.

“We need to strike while the iron’s hot.”

He said he felt there was a gap, as no programme had been delivered in the Blenheim area.

He said although Blenheim students had a lot of sporting options, he hoped they could make rugby league a viable future career path

for them.

“There are certainly a lot of schools that have a lot of sports on offer.

“Hopefully when they get to the age of 17 or 18 they have another option to consider going forward.”

The primary school competition would be preceded by six weekly hour-long training sessions teaching children the basics of playing the game, such as passing, tackling and playing the ball.

Mr Charles said he hoped Mannering, who grew up in the

Tasman area, would come and visit the competition as he did in Nelson last year.

The competition itself would take place over three weeks in a round robin format, and would begin in term two 2014 at the earliest.

Mr Charles is the only sanctioned person from Tasman and New Zealand Rugby League to run the programme in the Tasman area.

To sign your school up contact Ryan Charles on 021646594

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