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Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Marlborough has already proved it has musical talent.

More will be discovered today, when X Factor auditions take place at Marlborough Girls’ College.

Blenheim’s audition is part of a 27-stop tour of the country, for the TV3 talent show which aims to find New Zealand’s next big singing star.

Jayden Paul, 18, Emma Logan, 16, and Nicole Davey, 15, will all be showcasing their vocal chords today.

All three students, representing Marlborough Girls’ College and formerly Marlborough Boys’ College, have had significant roles in school productions like Chicago and Footloose, and Jayden made it to the second round of New Zealand’s Got Talent last year, which was eventually won by Blenheim’s own Marlborough Girls’ College pupil Clara van Wel. Continued page 2

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Nicole Davey (left), Jayden Paul and Emma Logan will put their musical talents to the test today when they audition for TV3's X Factor at Marlborough Girls' College.

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By Chris Tobin Chocolate lovers will be disappointed to know that the Chocolate Shoppe on the corner of High and Market streets is to close.

Owner Melissa Rae said tougher economic times had made her decide to close.

“When we had to move from the (Centrepoint) mall to here I gave it a year but the higher rent and the way things are economically were tough. It was a hard decision to make.

But you can’t carry on if it’s not working.”

Melissa has run the business for nine years.

“I’ve made a lot of friends and I’ll miss the people.

“The regulars have got their favourites; sometimes they will try something else.”

The reaction from clients to the news that she was closing was both surprise and sadness but Melissa was looking ahead.

“I’’ll be closed by the end of February. It’ll be nice to have a change and I’m looking forward to working for someone else.”

Melissa said she would continue to provide cake tin hire from her home.

She thanked her customers for their support over the years.

Melissa Rae has decided to close her Chocolate Shoppe.

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Have you got the X Factor?

Continued from page 1 Jayden, who finished Marlborough Boys’ College last year, will also play the guitar today, when he sings ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ by Bill Withers.

“New Zealand’s Got Talent was pretty cool, it was a good experience.”

He performed with his brother Jesse, under the group name Wired Hearts, and performed Tiki Taane’s version of the Kings of Leon song ‘Use Somebody.’

“It’s my dream to be a singer-songwriter.”

He hopes taking part in X Factor will gain him some exposure within the industry.

“This is a great opportunity to start my own career.”

He wants to study music later this year, in Christchurch.

Emma Logan, 16, will be singing ‘Black and Gold’ by Sam Sparro.

“I’m a big fan of being on stage, especially in musical productions.

“You have to take every opportunity that comes by, it would be a waste to

not even try.”

Nicole Davey will be singing ‘Fever’

by Peggy Lee. “I love performing, it’s my passion, and this is quite a big opportunity.”

She said this audition will mean she gains confidence, exposure, and she gets pleasure from singing on stage.

“There’s a chance that you might get in, so why not give it a go.”

Successful singers from the auditions will get the chance to perform in front of a panel of four judges and a live audience for a place in the finals of the show to be broadcast later this year.

Auditions start at 10am, and go until 3pm.

Former Australian Idol winner Stan Walker and Brit Award-winning Kiwi musician Daniel Beddingfield have been confirmed as judges for the show.

Two female judges are yet to be named.

The winner will win a recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand.

Visit www.tv3.co.nz/Shows/TheXFactorNZ/Auditions.aspx

Real brolly weather: Heavy rain yesterday meant many people who were out and about were sheltering under umbrellas. Joan Hunter, left of Blenheim, shared a brolly with her friend Avril McRae of Gore.

Heavy rain provides relief

By Chris Tobin Heavy rain on Monday evening and yesterday has relieved the fire risk in the region, says Marlborough principal rural officer Richard McNamara but this could quickly change.

“Things were getting very dry particularly in the Marlborough District Council area south of the Wairau River and we were looking at a total fire ban,” he said.

“We’ve had a good, even rain from

Hanmer north with the rainfall about 60mm to 70mm and that’s really good.”

Mr McNamara said the drier part of the year in late January, February and March was still ahead of us.

“The worst thing is that the rain clears up and we go back to norwesterly conditions. If that’s the case, this will be short-lived. It’s been fantastic rain but it could only be temporary relief.”

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Pair remanded A man and a woman charged with the murder of a Picton woman were remanded in the Blenheim District Court on Monday to reappear on January 28.

The pair had name suppression. The woman was remanded in custody while the man was remanded to Christchurch for a psychiatric assessment.

Police found the deceased woman, Robyn Grace, at her Scotland Street house late on Sunday afternoon.

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Laura Honey filming in Pelorus Sound. Photo supplied.

Documentary’s inpartiality questioned

By Chris Tobin A young filmmaker says her documentary on New Zealand King Salmon’s proposal to build more fish farms in the Marlborough Sounds is impartial but this has been questioned by King Salmon.

Laura Honey’s film, Against The Current – the hidden cost of salmon farming, will be screened in Picton next Monday evening.

“I have my own opinions but I’ve tried to present both sides.

“If you are one sided you cut off one side of the audience,” Ms Honey said.

Grant Rosewarne, the CEO of NZ King Salmon said Ms Honey had presented herself as being independent when she interviewed him for the film.

However, he said she made a submission to the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) board of inquiry opposing King Salmon’s proposal to establish nine salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds.

“We were really disappointed to find that out because she presented herself as an independent.”

The submission was later withdrawn after King Salmon made known their displeasure, Mr Rosewarne said.

Public screenings of the documentary will be held at the Pelorus Boating Club and Picton Little Theatre.

The chairman of an organisation opposed to King Salmon’s proposals, Danny Boulton, will facilitate a question and answer session on the EPA’s board of inquiry recommendation released just before Christmas.

The board has recommended that four salmon farms could be established.

Also the money raised through ticket sales at the screenings will go to Sustain Our Sounds.

Asked if NZ King Salmon had been invited to participate also, Ms Honey said,

“I haven’t been involved in the organisation of the screenings.”

Mr Rosewarne is out of the country and was unaware of the documentary screenings until being contacted by the Sun. He said he would make sure the company was represented at the screenings.

Ms Honey said she interviewed both those for and against the proposals including Mr Rosewarne, Pete Beech, the chairman of the Guardians of the Sounds, Cr Peter Jerram, the chairman of the Marlborough District Council’s environment committee and Mr Boulton.

Ms Honey said the documentary was made as part of her University of Otago studies in commmunications.

Researching began in November 2011 and filming started in March last year.

She received funding from the university as well as from private sponsors and provided money herself.

Nationwide tour for Clara Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Nearly a year ago Clara van Wel was thrilled to be strumming her guitar and singing on stage to welcome the crowd to the Classic Hits Winery Tour at Villa Maria Estate here in Marlborough.

This year things are slightly different for the 15 year-old Marlborough Girls’ College student.

Next month she will be special guest throughout the entire nationwide tour.

“It’s awesome, I can’t wait,” she said, waiting in anticipation to be playing and travelling alongside the existing line up of Fat Freddy’s Drop, Anika, Boh and Hollie, and The Adults which features Jon Toogood and Julia Deans.

Since winning New Zealand’s Got Talent late last year, Clara has been very busy with her debut single ‘Where Do You Find Love,’ which debuted at number three on the NZ Singles Chart and certified Gold.

Her debut album will be released in March.

Clara is looking forward to playing her music on this tour.

“I’ll be able to show New Zealand what I’m about; I’ll be representing the whole of me.”

She said her single is going well, and being

Richard James Hayden has had to leave Blenheim.

The 44 year-old unemployed local is well known around town, never without his horse and at least a couple of dogs.

Richard has now been ordered to stay out of Blenheim by a Christchurch judge, after being charged with the serious assault of a police officer.

His horse, which used to stay in the garden of his old house on New Renwick Rd, has not been seen recently.

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Frances achieves her dream

By Emily Elliott One of Frances Ashton’s life long dreams was to have her artwork exhibited.

The Springlands Lifestyle Village resident got a glimpse of what that would be like, when hundreds of beautiful drawings and painting were displayed to just over twenty residents on Friday.

“I’ve being doing artwork all of my life,” Ms Ashton said.

“My father was an architect and he used to bring home the paper he didn’t need.”

Ms Ashton used to paint and draw everyday, making the most of time while her three children were at school.

“I used to cram pictures around school work and getting dinner ready, so I got into the habbit of drawing fairly quickly,” Ms Ashton said.

According to her fellow Art Society member, Jennifer Jones-Godden, Ms Ashton now has thousands of artworks.

“She has beautiful work, but it’s all under the bed and in the cupboards,” Ms Jones-Godden said.

Ms Jones-Godden said when the Art Society gather on Thursday’s, Ms Ashton would be the one working, while everyone else sat around procrastinating.

“Her work is beyond what most of us can do and it’s so different from what

you’d usually see.”

Ms Ashton has a variety of styles, ranging from abstract, to a freer and looser style, to artworks that contain an immense amount of detail.

Diversional therapist at the lifestyle village and artist herself, Jill Rogers, said Ms Ashton takes a slice of what is out there, and brings it together to create pieces that convey mood, emotion, and detail.

“Each one of her works of art tell such a story - some drawings she’s sat there and thought about it, and some she just leaps into it.”

There were collective sighs from the audience at Springlands Lifestyle Village, as residents recognised the landscapes or related to the moments captured.

One of Ms Ashton’s many creative ideas are a series of artworks she has done on the back of curtain fabric.

Ms Ashton accompanies some of her work with self-written and illustrated poems, handwritten in calligraphy.

“She has a way of expressing with not only art but words,” Ms Rogers said.

Ms Ashton is still continuing to add to her collection of thousands by painting and drawing regularly.

“If it’s in my mind I’ll paint it, I feel happy when I’ve finished a painting,” Ms Ashton said.

Springlands Lifestyle Village resident, Frances Ashton, with a sample of the artwork she has done over her life.

Top chef joins wine festival line-up Outstanding chef Al Brown will be featuring in the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival.

“The entertainment lineup this year is incredibly varied,¨ Marcus Pickens, Wine Marlborough general manager said in announcing more entertainment for the festival on February 9.

“Twinset is a renowned Wellington based jazz band, which has been touring and performing to audiences for over 15 years and will set a wonderful tone for the day out at Brancott Vineyard.

“New Ent ra nts is a Christchurch band that are hugely popular with locals and will have everyone up on their feet.

“Add in Avalanche City and

Celebrity chef Al Brown.

the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and we have a line-up that complements the fantastic atmosphere and other entertainment on site throughout the day.”

In further food announcements

that back up the appearance of all three winners of MasterChef New Zealand outstanding chef Al Brown will feature for the first time.

The epicurean master will be demonstrating with Cloudy Bay Clams, another wonderful product from Marlborough .

Brown will be cooking in a newly introduced marquee housing the Culinary Pavilion on the festival site.

Another surprise food celebrity will be announced during festival week “Marlborough may be a small region, but we are big on quality in terms of wine and food,”Mr Pickens said.

The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival will be held at the historic Brancott Vineyard.

Renwick water restrictions lifted The Marlborough District Council has advised Renwick residents water restrictions have been lifted.

Recent rain and aquifer levels increasing have enabled the restrictions to be lifted, said Stephen Rooney, the council’s operations and maintenance engineer.

Residents have been asked to

Te Rapuora auction sale The receivership sale of Blenheimbased Maori health provider Te Rapuora Health Services will be held this weekend.

Marlborough Auctions will hold an auction at the Harlequin Rugby Club rooms on Saturday. Office desks, office equipment, laptop computers and power tools are among the range of lots that will be auctioned.

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“The council wishes to thank the community for their adherence to these restrictions,” Mr Rooney said.

“This avoided low pressure problems during peak water demand in the last few weeks.”

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Train trips popular as ever

By Chris Tobin Blenheim’s little train with plenty of puff, or should that be locomotive power, has proved a popular attraction for Marlburians and visitors during recent weeks.

Three weeks of daily excursions three times a day from the Brayshaw Heritage Park into central Blenheim to Beaver Station and back to the park ended at the weekend. The trip covers 12km.

Stationmaster Russell Hopkins said the trips had attracted many people, both young and old.

“The train can take 100 and there’s about 50 on this one (Friday afternoon). It’s been good and we’ve only had problems on wet days.

“As well as this, over the last one to two months there’s been special trains for the cruiseships.”

The excursion schedule will now drop back.

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Picton foreshore to light up Raft races and fireworks will be just some of the fun activities taking place in the Picton Martime Festival on Saturday “Things are going really well and it’s going to be a good free festival for the family,” organiser Beryl Bowers said.

The action begins on the Picton foreshore at 11am celebrating the maritme heritage of the town and featuring non-stop entertainment on the Interislander main stage.

Beryl expected the raft races would be a big drawcard.

“Crowds have been treated to some colourful and interesting creations over the years,” she said.

“The field is open to all ages and all manner of craft. If it floats and it’s propelled purely by people power, it’s a starter.”

St John and the Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade will be entering teams.

Beryl said the police launch from the Wellington Police Maritime Unit, Lady Elizabeth IV, or Lady Liz as it is widely known, would

travel over from Wellington for the day and the popular steam boat Duke of Marlborough would be on the water also.

Entertainment for the children will come from The Funky Monkeys, pirates Festus McBoyle and Fungal Finnegan, Captain Jelly the Balloon Pirate and Jonny and the Dreamboats of Wellington as well as from others.

NZ King Salmon is bringing a celebrity chef to the event whose identity would not be known until the day.

“They’ll be cooking up a storm of salmon teasters and offering a few handy preparation tips for this local fare,” Beryl said.

The Picton Lions have organised a range of craft stalls on London Quay. The big day ends in spectacular fashion with a fireworks display set to ignite at 10pm. Beryl said a cruiseship would be in port for the day too bringing 200 passengers and crew.

“Picton people are buzzing about it,” she Fun from a previous Picton Maritime festival. said.

London soprano Thousands aiming to quit smoking to perform London soprano Elinor Chapman will feature in a Sunday afternoon concert at St Andrew’s Church, Blenheim, later this month.

As a concert soloist Chapman has performed at many venues around the UK, including St James’s Piccadilly and Bristol, Durham and Southwark cathedrals.

One of the organisers Barry Stringer said Chapman toured China with the Kent Sinfonia in January last year and is doing so again.

“But her favourite place to perform is definitely New Zealand and following a concert tour here in 2009 she is delighted to be singing here again.”

Mr Stringer’s wife Marsha Stringer (piano), Steven Asustin (bass), Caitlin Morris (cello) and Elin Tomos (mezzo soprano) will also perform.

Tomos is a recent arrival in Blenheim having moved here from Wales last July.

Singing from the age of three, she has won numerous prizes and awards at the National Eisteddford, and has given many vocal performances in concerts around Wales.

The concert will be at St Andrew’s Church on January 27 and starts at 2pm.

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Arrests from the weekend Friday, January 11 At 8.30pm a 23 year old male apiarist was arrested at his home address for obstructing a Police Constable in the execution of his duty.

Police had gone to the address to make enquires into a missing 14 year old girl and her boyfriend.

The male had told police that they were not at his address.

The pair were later located at the address where they had been the entire time.

At 11.45pm a 46 year old unemployed male was arrested on Main St after being stopped by police in a routine vehicle stop.

While speaking to the male the officers smelt cannabis in the vehicle.

At 11.45pm a 21 year old vineyard worker was arrested for possession of cannabis utensils.

He was later relater released with a pre charge warning.

Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes the news that over 2000 people have signed up with Quitline in the first weeks of January and urges other smokers to contact Quitline for support to quit smoking.

“Smoking kills an estimated 5000 people in New Zealand every year. It’s pleasing so many people have started the new year with the goal to quit smoking,” Mr Ryall said.

“By raising the tobacco tax each year and offering more people help to quit smoking, this government has created a turning point in the campaign against tobacco.

“More New Zealanders are now quitting each year and the number of smokers continues to decline.

Last year, 63,000 quit attempts

Saturday At 12.40am a 20 year old unemployed male was arrested after a domestic incident in Hutcheson St. The male was held in custody and appeared in the Blenheim District Court on the 12/01/13 he has been charged with male assaults female, wilful damage and breaching his protection order At 1.35am a 22 year old unemployed male was arrested in Market St for breaching the liquor ban.

He was released a short time later and received a pre charge warning.

At 10.45am a 51 year old analyst was arrested at Bunning’s after trying to take a torch.

He appears in the District Court on the 04/02/13.

At 8pm a 63 year old storeman was arrested for a breach of community work he was held in custody and appears in Court on the 14/01/13.

Sunday At 2pm a 49 year old male landscape gardener handed himself into Blenheim

were made by New Zealanders through Quitline services – nearly 19,000 more than in 2008.

“The Government’s national preventative health target, to provide better help for smokers to quit, means doctors and nurses at GP clinics and hospitals are supporting more patients than ever before to quit smoking.

“By helping people to quit not only are we reducing the risk of a smoker having a smoking-related disease, such as lung cancer, we are also improving the health of everyone in the family.

Having non-smoking parents greatly reduces the likelihood of a child becoming a smoker.

“This government is committed to improving the health of New Zealanders and will continue to

Police and admitted committing a burglary in Greymouth.

He appears in the Blenheim District Court on the 11/02/12.

At 10pm a 46 year old male logging contractor was arrested in the Wairau Valley for threatening behaviour after a domestic incident.

He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 14/01/12.

Incidents and accidents: At 6.10pm police were called to a single motor vehicle accident on State Highway 63 just West of the Waihopai River Bridge.

The vehicle had rolled on a bend all three occupants extracted themselves from the vehicle.

All occupants suffered minor cuts and abrasions.

Overnight arrests: At 6pm a 30 year old unemployed male was arrested for driving a motor vehicle having been previously been forbidden to do so.

He will appear in the Blenheim District Court on the 13/02/13 and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

At 11.20pm a 37 year old unemployed gang associate was arrested for breaching

focus on initiatives which prevent people from taking up smoking and help more New Zealanders to quit.

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his Court bail conditions.

He was held in custody to appear in Court.

Monday incidents and accidents At 6.10pm a Nissan ute failed to take a corner near the intersection of Rapaura Rd and Vintage lane.

The driver of the vehicle has lost control of the vehicle and hit a fence snapping a number of posts.

The driver of the vehicle then decamped the scene only to be spoken to by Police later that night.

Police would like to thank the member of the public who witnessed the incident and took note of the vehicles registration.

The investigation into the cause of the accident continues.

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I do like it. It looks great for eating lunch at, but I haven’t used it yet.

It’s a waste of money; we have Seymour Square which is much more beautiful and right by town.

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Liz Davidson Place Dear Ed, The Queen Street park known as Liz Davidson Place is utter extravagance by a council who just don’t know about prudent spending at a time of recession and rising rates.

It is a pity Liz Davidson’s name is associated with a sterile looking, concrete patch with greenery to a minimum. Who designed it?

Added on top of the over-the-top $60,000 roundabout in High Street, hiring outside consultants, the theatre and so on, no wonder rates have risen.

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Dear Ed, In response to “Concerned driver” (Sun, January 11) comments under the title “Driver Pedestrian Education”: Diamonds painted on the road each side of a crossing have not been put there for pedestrians to look at or take notice of.

A five year old new entrant could not possibly see it.

Little children cannot even see over parked truck-like cars.

A grown up person cannot see both diamonds at the same time especially if a 53 ton truck is driving over it at the time.

Those diamonds are there to warn motorists that they are approaching a crossing and that they may have to stop on a sixpence.

Dimes, nickels and quarters are not legal tenders in Godzone!

In this regard, diamonds are a bit similar to a give way sign.

A motorist does not have to stop, but

must be ready to do so if pedestrians show that they want to cross.

Your understanding of the road code is erroneous and it is wrong of you writing what you did, because it may make other road users believe that they don’t have to stop after they’ve passed the diamond.

Motorists do have to stop for people on the crossing or wanting to cross, regardless of where they are in respect of the diamond.

This is New Zealand, not the Wild West.

Before you start driving again, you would be well inspired to revisit the road code, read it and understand it.

It would also be good of you to write an amendment to the paper about what you wrote and which should never have been published.

Makes me wonder where you got your driver licence from.

Alain Bassin

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Dear Ed, I read the letters to your newspaper on anti-firearm reactions to shootings in US. Here’s a novel twist to it all I got in an email.

The number of doctors in the US is 700,000.

Accidental deaths caused by doctors per year is 120,000.

Accidental deaths per doctor is 0.171. Statistics from US Health and Human Services.

Number of gun owners in US is 80 million.

Accidental gun deaths is 1500 per year.

That’s .0000188 per gun owner.

So statistically doctors are 9,000 more times dangerous than gun owners.

Fact: Not everyone has a firearm but everyone has a doctor.

Should we ban doctors?

And the email said statistics were not released on lawyers for fear shocked people might seek the help of a doctor.

Statistics can prove anything they say.

Harry Hunter

Remove the willows Dear Ed, Your correspondent Mallard Drake (Sun January 9) is spot on.

Dianne John (Sun, January 4) makes an interesting if wrongfully directed comment.

The issues with respect to the restoration efforts (albeit limited) of Fish & Game and the response from their Blenheim Field Officer, Vaughn Lynn, misses the point entirely.

I doubt anyone is averse to efforts to restore a wetland area to its former glory and remove the willows taking over this area.

Having initially raised the issue, my point was directed at the unsightly destruction now apparent to all (including overseas and domestic visitors using this SH 1 gateway to the South Island).

By his own admission, Vaughn states Fish & Game poisoned the trees that will take some 20 years to rot away and, to add insult to injury, when complete (outside many peoples lifetime) the intent is then to shoot the wild life inhabiting the new-found wetland.

Take a look at F & G’s website.

The emphasis is on “hunting and shooting.”

If this were about “restoration” for the sake of natural beautification, OK. But to have to wait longer then it takes for a newborn to gain a driver’s licence, vote for the country’s governance, be able to go to war and more lengthy than the US invasion of Iraq only to create a self serving sanctuary to shoot the wild-life seems a bit “rich.”

Why is it the majority have to endure an ugly feature at the entry to the top of the South Island for 20 odd years for a select few to kill things that will inhabit the area once “restored”?

Also what do F & G intend doing about the now obvious regrowth of the willows they have attempted to get rid of? More poison, another 20 years.

Irresponsibility gone wild...literally.

C’mon people of Marlborough.

This is disgusting. F & G need to be embarrassed through the media to stump up (sic) and clean up.

Mallard’s Mate

Petrol prices Dear Ed, When is government going to do something about the price of petrol?

It is a big inflationary factor and I thought controlling inflation was the number one economic priority.

Yet government adds taxes to petrol - among them the absurd global warming Kyoto levy.

And the corporate oil companies. What is the excuse as to why petrol goes up so much so quickly but is so slow to come down when oil prices fall?

Competition benefits the consumer? Is it competition or collaboration by oil companies?

Silly me, it’s competition to see who can make the most profit!

Don Coyote

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Putting most into every day Alvyn Meiklejohn is well known around Marlborough for his work with volleyball.

He had a big health scare some years ago as he tells Sun reporter Chris Tobin.

Fourteen years ago Alvyn Meiklejohn, 61, decided it was time to ‘re-invent’ himself and so, with wife Jen, he came to live in Blenheim.

The reason for that re-invention was that Alvyn, well known in Blenheim as the administrator for volleyball, had at age 47, just undergone triple heart bypass surgery.

The fact his heart was in a bad way struck him like a thunderbolt.

He had ticked most of the boxes required to stay healthy.

“I was a gym bunny; I’d worked out at Les Mills for 20 years,” said Alvyn at his Blenheim home on Monday.

“There were no symptoms of heart trouble.”

However, one day while working out in a gym on Waiheke Island where he was then living, Alvyn noticed that he felt sluggish.

“I went to the doctor’s surgery at Waiheke and he put me on the helicopter to Auckland hospital for a triple bypass.”

The problem was hereditary.

Alvyn’s father had suffered form angina.

His mother, brother and sister all had heart disease.

“It was a shock,” said Alvyn.

“I’d just remarried and was establishing a new life.”

Once recovered from the surgery, Alvyn assessed his life.

He had a stressful lifestyle, being self-employed, working 50 to 60 hours a week as a buyer/ distributor of confectionary around the country.

He and Jen decided he needed a stress free lifestyle.

With this in mind they travelled the country looking for an ideal place to live.

They decided on Blenheim.

“It was the quietness of the town, the flatness of the town and we spotted the streets that were close to the river and walkways,” he said regarding what attracted them to Blenheim. They now live in Alfred Street.

The reason why Alvyn had been such a “gym bunny” was because he had long suffered with a bad back as the result of a rugby injury.

He had restricted his sport choices due to this but in Blenheim was drawn to volleyball.

At 47 he took up the sport.

“I found it wonderful fun with comradeship and laughter.”

Alvyn worked for the Aquatic Centre and then for the Marlborough Lines Stadium as a customer services officer.

He stepped down from the latter position and then a new part-time role as administrator for volleyball, popped up.

“I was offered the position in 2001 to work on accounts, to perform a secretarial role, to co-ordinate volleyball leagues and to have the co-ordinators of the leagues report to me.”

Alvyn said sport had changed from the days when secretaries of sports organisations worked voluntarily.

The time involved and the onerous nature of the position have meant many codes now employ secretaries/ administrators on contract.

Alvyn works 11 hours a week for Marlborough Volleyball although oftentimes it’s more.

“I seek funding for the role; the club doesn’t just pay for the hours, they’ll pay for administration and the use of my home office.”

Marlborough Volleyball, he said, had grown in the junior ranks but struggled with seniors.

“We struggle as a minnow sport since we compete with the likes of rowing, rugby, netball, and basketball.

“The game at primary level is powerful and that is brought about by a paid development officer calling on schools.

“That’s proved a wonderful thing.”

A highlight for him has been seeing Marlborough Boys’ College winning a junior South Island title for the first time last year.

“The importance we put into the development of juniors can’t be under-estimated.”

Volleyball is not Alvyn’s only interest. He

follows rugby and works as a volunteer for the Heart Foundation and with the IHC volunteer programme.

With the IHC role, he meets up with Garrick McKay regularly and on Mondays they go to the stadium to work out.

“He (Garrick) has an intellectual and mobility disability which prevents him from gripping a ball.

“We’re developing those skills through

repetition.

“Developing a friendship with him lights him up but the rewards for me are tenfold.”

After his health scare all those years ago Alvyn doesn’t take life for granted.

An artificial defibrillator about the size of a matchbox has been inserted in his heart “It’s just designed to shock the heart should it stop; that’s only occurred once in the last six years.”

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Preparing for a new school year Nothing is quite as thrilling - or challenging - as the beginning of a new school year.

While your kids might be worried or excited about new friends and new teachers, mums end up stuck with the tasks of keeping organised, creating solid routines and supporting children to be their best.

Here are some back-to-school tips Keep lunch boxes easy While we all want to love and nurture our children by packing the best and most exciting lunchbox possible, we also need to balance our aspirations against reality.

Create a laundry routine that works School brings new laundry management routines to stop dirty clothes baskets exploding before you get the chance to wash all those stained uniforms and dirty socks.

Make mornings organised Clever mums know that a morning routine that works is the key to starting the day happy, prepared and ready to leave the house with a smile.

Keep time Whether you’re trying to speed your kids up (to get them out the door, say) or slow them down (as they practice reading),

clocks become a useful device once the kids reach school age.

Explaining time, routines and showing the children how to read the time for themselves will give your kids the power to keep themselves organised (without nagging from you).

Ready, set breakfast Kids as young as 4 or 5 can get a bowl of cold cereal for themselves, and as they get older they can learn to safely use the toaster or microwave.

Problems are a learning experience Term time at school isn’t always perfect

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School rules, expectations and social pressures can be too much for our kids and it’s not uncommon for problems to rear their head once children settle in to the school year.

You are the best teacher Learning always starts at home and your child’s mood affects how well he learns.

A positive outlook is the best thing you can inspire in your children to keep them performing well at school.

Blenheim School –Te Kura o te Waiharakeke Learning for life

Here is a tasty treat to put in your childs lunchbox.

Apricot muesli bars Ingredients: • 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped • 1/2 cup water • 150g butter, chopped • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 1/4 cups plain flour • 1 cup rolled oats • 1 cup white choc bits • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Line the base of a 28cm x 18cm x 3cm tin with baking paper. Put the apricots and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil, simmer until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Add the butter and stir until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, cool. Sift the flour and baking powder together. Add to the apricot mixture with the rolled oats and white choc bits, mix thoroughly, press into the tin. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked when tested with a skewer. Stand 10 minutes, turn out onto a rack, when cold, cut into bars.

Learning to Think, Learning to Do, Learning to Be, and Learning to Live Together.

Blenheim School is looking forward to 2013 Blenheim School Board of Trustees and Staff welcome current students and new enrolments back to school for 2013.

School commences on Tuesday 29th January at 9.00am.

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It's back to school soon for Ruby Columbus, 7, who was buying new stationery with her mum Julie Robinson this week. Ruby is going into Year 3 at Witherlea School.

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KOLDENHOF: Gerrit Koldenhof and Cherry Wells would like to announce the arrival of Sophie Ann (6Ib 11oz) on Jan 6 at 8:37pm at Wairau Hospital. Special thanks to Sue Young and the team at LAMMAS/DUNCAN: Fiona, Scott & big brother Charlie welcome the Maternity Ward. the speedy arrival of our healthy wee boy Jack Duncan, December 27th 1.04pm. 8lb 15oz. Family all doing well. A huge thank you to Shona, & Helen Crampton. Photo supplied.

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BELL: Jared and Ainsley (nee Blick) are thrilled to announce the arrival of Ned Graeme (7lb 3oz) on 19th December 2012. Thanks to our midwife, Roy Finn, hospital staff and our families. Photo supplied.

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RAFFERTY: Sophie and Jack are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Nathan William Rafferty on 18th December 2012 at 2.30pm. Weighing 6lb 14oz. Thank you to Cathy Middleton and the Maternity Ward.

COTTIER / BORRIE: Sam and Belinda are pleased to announce the arrival of their second girl, Millie Alice (6lb, 11oz) on the 6th January 2013 at Wairau Hospital.

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Family fun at harness racing Family groups were plentiful at the two day meeting of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club at Waterlea in Blenheim on Friday and Sunday.

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Boat Cruise to Ship Cove

Visited by Captain Cook. Beachcomber 8.30am, 10 February. Bookings essential at Marlborough Museum 578 1712. Members $50 non members $60. Guide John Orchard. Bring lunch and suitable clothing. Returning 6pm.

Havelock Lions Club Car boot sale. 19th January, 8am-1pm. Sites available $10. Phone Ian 574 2558

Hospice discount shop

Redwoodtown. New discount shop in Redwoodtown, Cheap clothing. Nothing over $5. Bras to Boots, Tops to Trousers, Shirts to Shorts, Phone 579 4686

Housie 3 SUPER houses, 1 of $1000. Thursday 7pm Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street. 40 houses, raffles and meals from 5.30pm. Proceeds to Te Rerenga o Te Ra.

Picton Rotary Club Car boot sale. Picton RSA carpark, from 9am - 1pm, every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 573 7390

Peoples Sunday Market Noel Leeming Carpark. Jams, chutneys, fruit, crafts, F/R eggs, olive oil, books, bric a brac, giftwear, jewellery, plants. Stall sites $5. Phone 578 7918

CROSSWORD

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

Reception 5206377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy 9am-6pm 7 days Ph 5782271.

Diabetes NZ Marlborough: 5775549, Office hours Tues,Wed,Thurs 9am3pm.

Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543 354, 24hr helpline.

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

Overeaters Anonymous: For more information Ph 570 5137 Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: Rose 5777651, Harvey 5788125 Al-Anon: Help for families & friends of alcoholics. Ph Margaret 578 4690 or Cilla 570 5335.

Alzheimers Society Marlborough: 577 6172, 8 Wither Rd, Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-4pm / Tue, Thurs 9.30-3pm.

Hospital Visiting Hours: Wairau Hospital: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only. Maternity Ward: 10am-Noon, 4pm-7pm.

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

Marlborough Family Budgeting: Free confidential budgeting advice. Monday-Friday.

Phone 578 2006.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Picton Doctor: Phone weekend doctor 573 6092 or Marlborough After Hours GP Service 520 6377.

Office 5209980.

Ambulance: Urgent 111.

Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist:Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 9-6pm, Sat-Sun 9-3pm, Queen Charlotte Pharmacy 573 7927 Sat 9-1pm.

BISHELL (Carter), Shona Mary (nee Warner): Passed away, peacefully, on January 11, 2013. Aged 86 years.

Wife of the late Len Bishell, loved mother and mother-inlaw of Peter and Annie, the late Julie and the late Paul James, and Andrew and Christine. Loved and devoted Nana of Debbie and Ray O’Connell, the late Tessa, Peter and Natasha, Greg and Sarah, Thomas and Rachel, Mark and Toni Moffatt, Richard and Anna, Matthew and Bronwyn James, Mark, and Julia, and Great Nana of Raymond, Anteisha, Kayla, Fletcher, Sharna, Preston, Francesca, Tessa, Harrison, Cameron, Michael, Andrew, Aiden, Caleb, Hannah and Clayton. Messages to 162 Battys Road, Blenheim 7201. A service for Shona will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets Blenheim, at 3.30pm Tuesday January 15, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

APPLEBY, Douglas John (Doug): On January 13 2013, at Hospice Marlborough Blenheim. Aged 76 years.

Dearly loved husband and best mate of Louise, much loved father and father-inlaw of Paul and Christine (Australia), Sue and Gary Coles (Woodend), treasured grandad of Ryan and Kendall Appleby and Mitchell and Emma Coles , loved brother and brother-in-law of Rellis and the late Ted Canham, the late Bill and Olive, Dorothy and Alan Radburn, the late Alan, and Joyce Jarvis.

Messages to 19A Tereice St Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be left at the service or sent to P O Box 411 Blenheim 7240.

A service for Doug will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson & Parker Sts Blenheim, at 1.30 pm Thursday January 17 followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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

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Users of the Wither Hills Farm Park are advised that aerial spraying for weed control is to recommence immediately.

The weed areas to be sprayed are generally in the upper reaches of each catchment and from Cob Cottage Road to Taylor Pass Road.

Activity is weather dependent and will usually be early morning until completed.

Warning signs will be erected at the start of operations and will remain in place until completed.

It is not intended to close access but it would be appreciated if users would restrict their activities to the lower levels of each catchment until operations are finished.

Inserted on behalf of Marlborough District Council Property and Land Management Services Ltd P O Box 751 Blenheim 7240 Phone 03 578 1733 Fax 03 578 1797 palmsltd@xtra.co.nz

As a Probation Officer you’ll work closely with offenders to make sure they’re meeting the conditions of their sentence or order. You’ll assess people and their situations to manage risk, set and maintain boundaries and motivate offenders to make positive changes.

If you’re a solid communicator, computer literate, and have strong written skills, becoming a Probation Officer could be an excellent career choice for you. You’ll have the chance to connect with people, build strong relationships and do something which really makes a difference and improves public safety.

As an employer, the Department of Corrections offers personal and professional development, clear career progression and job security.

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Vacancy Number CSSR3088 Applications close Monday, 28 January 2013 www.corrections.govt.nz/careers To find out more about this position, please call Trudi on 03 45 6776. Applications can only be accepted online.

At the Department of Corrections we are passionate about reducing re-offending and keeping communities safe. With Corrections you’ll be part of a highly supportive team that manages offenders in prison and in the community.

Vacancy 13/1 The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking a Security Officer to join our professional and friendly security team at Waihopai Station. The Bureau is part of the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Community and applicants must be New Zealand citizens.

The successful applicant will need to be able to obtain a security clearance.

You will have a clean driver’s licence and a working knowledge of Windows based PC systems.

Good written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Ideally you will have had practical experience in the New Zealand security industry. An NZQA (Security) qualification is desirable. A current first aid certificate is desirable.

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Probation Officers play a vital role in making communities safer.

By effectively managing sentences and orders such as community work, home detention and parole, Probation Officers aim to minimise risk of further harm.

You’ll be someone who relates to people from all different backgrounds and cultures - you’ll need resilience, common sense and maturity.

Wither Hills Farm Park Completion of Aerial Weed Control Programme 2012

Protective Security Officer – Waihopai

The position will involve shift work.

This is a Blenheim-based, permanent, full time position. The starting salary is $39,327 – $49,159 per annum depending on skills and experience. There is also an unsociable hours allowance payable on top of the base salary.

Vacancy 13/2

The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking a Handyperson/Driver to join our friendly team at our Waihopai Station. The Bureau is part of the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Community and applicants must be New Zealand citizens. The successful applicant will need to be able to obtain a security clearance.

The Handyperson/Driver is responsible for the Station’s driving requirements, the maintenance of vehicles, buildings and grounds; assist with logistics and provide relief assistance for our Protective Security Officers when required. This is a varied and integral role ensuring the smooth running of the Station.

Desirable skills and experience required for this position are: • A clean and valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence (additional licences such as Class P are not essential, but would be an advantage) • Experience in transporting people in a professional and safe manner • Competency in a variety of hand skills, e.g. carpentry, use of power tools etc • Vehicle maintenance skills • Experience with tractors – lawn mowing, spraying, gardening • Stores/logistic experience • A working knowledge of Windows based PC systems • Good written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

This is a Blenheim-based, permanent, full time position. The starting salary is $28,797 – $33,879 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Application forms and a job description can be downloaded from our website www.gcsb.govt.nz. Please send your CV and application form to hr@gcsb.govt.nz.

Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens for a minimum of 10 years and be prepared to undergo a comprehensive security clearance.

GCSB promotes a policy of equal employment opportunities.

Applications close Friday, 25 January 2013 at 3.00pm.

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Deliverers wanted for runs in Renwick & Mayfield areas.

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Birthdays Anniversaries FOR SALE

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Dental Officer

Have you considered providing comprehensive, preventative based general dental clinical services in a unique environment? If not, why not look at joining our team of dentistry professionals in the Southern Region (RNZAF Base Woodbourne).

A part time position of three days per week has become available for an experienced Dental Officer to work for Defence Dental Services in the Southern Region. This position provides standardised general dental services to NZDF personnel and will be responsible for assisting the Defence Dental Services in the delivery of clinical oral health and contribute to the Dental Centre risk profile goals.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be a registered dentist or dental specialist with the Dental Council of New Zealand; and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate and an NRL Radiation Licence.

Your ability to successfully interact with a wide range of people and effective communication skills will be essential, along with your time management skills. Your proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team will be vital, along with your commitment to continuous personal and professional development. Your success will be supported further by your working knowledge of Dental patient computer systems, along with relevant health and safety experience.

To view the Position Description and to ‘Apply Online’, please visit the NZDF website, www.defencecareers.mil.nz.

For further information, contact Doctor Mark Salter on (04) 527 5090, quoting NZDF-1301009.

Applications close 4.30pm Thursday, 24 January 2013.

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The last time South Africa won consecutive tests in a series was against Bangladesh at home four years ago, and both victories were by an innings. A mismatch of similar proportions played out over the past fortnight, as South Africa beat New Zealand 2-0, sealed by an innings and 193 run win at St George’s Park. It was all over 35 minutes before lunch on the fourth day of the second test.

Teenager signs Auckland teenager Georgia Williams has signed with Italian professional cycling team BePink for the 2013 season. The 19-year-old won the New Zealand Criterium Championships in November last year and claimed second in the road race at the Elite Road National Championships in Christchurch on the weekend.

Phoenix shake-up Some senior Phoenix players could be shown the door at the end of the season as coach Ricki Herbert tries to map out a new direction for the struggling club.

Nine players are off contract at the end of the season. The crocked Lucas Pantelis will definitely be released, Jimmy Downey will almost certainly be released while Benjamin Totori will almost certainly have a one-year extension activated.

Strong golf field The New Zealand Women’s Open has attracted its strongest field ever for this year’s championship at the Clearwater Golf Club from February 8 - 10. It is the best line up, in terms of world rankings, for any golf event in New Zealand since the World Cup of Golf was staged at Gulf Harbour in 1998. The previous four champions Gwladys Nocera (2009), Laura Davies (2010), Kristie Smith (2011) and Lyndsey Wright (2012) have all confirmed their place in the national open which carries the largest purse for a women’s sporting event in New Zealand.

Glenn Blackmore holds up one of the auction items for this weekend's golf tournament - an Awatere Rugby Club jersey signed by Richie McCaw.

Swing into rugby

By Annabelle Latz The rugby boots are probably still stashed away.

And he’s never swung a golf club.

But a round or two of golf at Awatere Golf Club for Jack Roberton this Saturday will mean a good start for Awatere Rugby Club’s season, which is just around the corner.

The 18 year-old works at Aotea up the Awatere Valley, and will be starting his first season with Awatere Rugby Club’s premier side this winter.

“I’ve never smacked a golf ball in my life,” he said, but is looking forward to giving it a go this weekend.

The inaugural fundraising event took place last year, and this year’s premier coach Glenn Blackmore

said it was such a success it should happen again.

“It’s a fun day out, it’s a good way to support the rugby club and the golf club,” said Glenn.

Jack, who usually plays lock or loose forward, said he will just hit the ball and try and do his best to get around the course.

“I’ll just get amongst it and support the club, it should be fun,” he said.

An auction and prize giving will follow the day of golf.

Glenn is looking forward to the season, with pre-season training starting early next month.

It will be an 18-hole ambrose tournament this Saturday, with registration at 10am and tee off at 11am.

Rarangi endurance swim on Sunday

By Chris Tobin The long-running 2km endurance swim from Rarangi to White’s Bay will be held on Sunday.

Brendan Ferguson of the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club said the event was first held in 1960.

“In recent years it hasn’t been held every year and so it’s something we’re trying to start again.

It’s open to anyone who wants to partake. “ In the past we’ve had life savers, master swimmers and some have come up from Christchurch.”

Ferguson said the swim was usually held as a handicap event

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“It’s a tough event but it depends on the conditions,” Ferguson said. “If it’s a big strong wind it’s a long distance to go.”

He hoped a field of 20 would enter. Registration is $10 and takes place on the day.

The race will start at 1.30pm near the Rarangi Fire Station and finish at White’s Bay. “We’ll have two inflatable rescue boats and a couple of paddle boards out with the swimmers,” Ferguson said.

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Ironing out the endurance Story and photo by Annabelle Latz Spectacular sights will make the endurance efforts this weekend more bearable.

Challenge Wanaka, is an Iron Man and half Iron Man event.

Comprising of a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 20.1km run, Anna Gellatly will be taking part in not only her first ever half Iron Man event, but her first ever triathlon.

The practice manager at Matthews Eyewear Eyecare in Blenheim is also a personal trainer at Stadium 2000.

“I’m really excited. I’ve never done a triathlon before, and I had no idea where to start. I had a good idea about fitness, but it was about putting it all together.”

Anna thanks her coach and mentor Steve Smith, and all the enthusiastic people she has met along the way.

She has overcome a stress fracture in her left foot, learned how to ride a road bike with her feet clipped in, and got used to swimming in open water with 30 people swimming and splashing around her.

“It’s been really fun, it’s been no problem getting out of bed in the morning, I’ve just loved the training.”

All going well, Anna will look at doing more half Iron Man competitions later in the year.

There are nearly 160 females and nearly 250 males, including Marlborough’s Marianne Aitken, Murray Hunt, and Andy Julian.

Going double the distance, Jeremy McKenzie and Antony Clark will take on the full Iron Man, both debuting when they join a field of 215 men.

This will see them cover a 3.8km swim in Lake Wanaka, a 180km bike ride and 42.2km run.

Jeremy McKenzie, senior wine maker at Villa Maria Estate, admits he is more used to the rough and tumble of the Speight’s Coast to Coast, where he was placed sixth in the individual longest day competition for the past two years.

But with plenty of endurance under his belt, he is aiming for a top 20 placing and hoping to finish in

under ten hours.

Jeremy finished in 13th place in the half iron man at Challenge Wanaka last year, He dropped from 5th place to 24th place in the bike after suffering a puncture, but his usual strong running leg let him crawl his way back up the ranks.

“I have definitely put in some long hours and put in some miles over the Christmas break.”

Jeremy expects this will be a tougher ask than the Coast to Coast.

“You get a bit of reprieve on the kayak at Coast. I know the course well, and the people. I’m going into this race pretty blind.”

He wanted to thank his partner Bek and their two children for their support, Josh Scott from Moa Beer, all those who have offered advice, his swimming group, and his friends.

Coast to Coast is next month, and Jeremy hasn’t ruled out or confirmed his commitment to the event yet.

“Never say never, I’m not too sure, I will need to give my body a bit of a break.”

Already an established cyclist, Antony Clark started swimming two years ago when he took his children down for their swimming lessons.

He works at Simcox Construction, and has competed in two half iron man events and a sprint distance triathlon.

Antony said he could not have achieved the training without the great support from his family, work, friends, masters swimming group, and coach Tony Catterick.

“It’s about being surrounded with the support, because it’s an opportunity that doesn’t come along very often.”

He hopes to complete the race in under 12 hours.

“Life is about fresh challenges and rising to meet them. Everybody needs a project, and at the moment, this is my project.”

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