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By Glenise DreaverAfter 28 years in the supermarket business in

Picton, Casy and Linda Smits are retiring from the FreshChoice supermarket in Mariners’ Mall.

The new owner-managers are Hamish and Heide Watson.

Heide, formerly Heide Anderson, is Linda’s niece, and her parents owned the Seaspray Cafe in Picton for years, so the new ownership creates a true family connection with the town.

Hamish and Heide have now been in the supermar-ket for three weeks, though Casy and Linda will not leave until March 3 next year, allowing a smooth changeover.

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Picton FreshChoice owners say farewell

after 28 years

Casy Smits with new FreshChoice Picton owner Hamish Watson.

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On Wednesday crowds gathered at The Forum to cheer on those who were brave enough to shave their heads for charity.

The ‘Pay to Shave’ for Cure Kids event was organised by Beyond the Fringe Hair Salons which provided stylists and equipment to shave and trim anyone willing to make a donation.

Not everyone was willing to go under the shaver, but many made donations.

One of the first to support the cause was Mayor Alistair Sowman who had recently had a hair cut, but was happy to have another trim.

Tasman Makos player Frances Smith made a guest appearance, shaving off his curly locks.

Onlooker Alisha Gibbison stepped out from the crowd and vowed to shave her head com-pletely if the public donated $100.

The challenge was quickly met and Alisha smiled throughout the shave.

“It has been something I always thought about doing. Why not, it’s fun and for a good cause,” she laughed.

Locks shaved for Cure Kids

Alisha Gibbison, pictured with Beyond the Fringe Redwoodtown manager Vanessa Foster, was willing to shave her head for a $100 donation at Wednesday’s Pay to Shave for Cure Kids event in Blenheim.

Blenheim Police are looking for a burglar who has been active in the Springlands, Beaver Rd, Eltham Rd and Maxwell Rd areas in recent weeks.

They are also warning people to secure their homes and vehicles after a spate of targeted attacks.

Some residents have seen the burglar and say he was riding a bicycle and wearing a high vis vest and a bike helmet.

He was possibly wearing gloves as well.The man has approached numerous

houses and when disturbed has made excuses for being there, including saying he was looking for someone.

Police believe this same man has also been disturbed by people who have not reported the matter and are urging them to come forward.

The man is described as a Caucasian aged in his 40s or 50s, of small build.

Anyone who believes they have seen this man or if you have witnessed suspicious behaviour and not yet reported it, contact Blenheim Police on 578 5279.

Police are also urging people to secure their houses and sheds when they are unattended and to report any suspicious behaviour immediately.

They believe this man is targeting un-locked houses and vehicles.

Police hunt forBlenheim burglar

Continued from page 1FreshChoice employs 65 per-

manent staff, a far cry from 1985 when Casy and Linda started in the IGA supermarket in the now-empty building opposite the Americano motel.

There were two checkouts, five staff “and before the scanners went in, queues up to 15m long,” said Casy.

That stopped when they be-came the second supermarket in New Zealand to use scanners

and pricing guns.With the 1987 sharemarket

crash and interest rates of 25 per cent and above, it wasn’t easy doing business.

But they persevered and after two and a half years started on the design and building of the SuperValue supermarket.

It became a FreshChoice su-permarket four years ago.

Retirement is a relative term, as their farmlet at Mt Pleasant at Koromiko, with its 40 head

of cattle, purchased in 1998, will keep them busy.

Both are keen sportspeo-ple and those interests will be ramped up again.

The list is long. “Scuba diving, fishing, boat-

ing, water skiing, skiing, snow-boarding, golf and motorcy-cling,” says Casy.

Linda too will have time for more golf, fishing and skiing.

“We just want to say a sincere thank you to the people of

Picton for their support over the years.”

Hamish says they are looking forward to getting involved in the community. They are also keen sportspeople, Heide with netball and Hamish with cricket, field hockey and soccer.

Hamish is a trained pas-try chef who has worked in Christchurch and at Harvey Nichols in London and also plied his craft aboard supery-achts for seven years.

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No one will get a parking ticket during the Mistletoe Market and Christmas Parade this year – the Council has declared that will be free parking that day.

Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sow-man says the day brings big crowds into town which helps to create a lively atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.

The market opens early on the morning of Saturday December 7 and the parade begins at 3pm that day.

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Vets Christmas lunChThe Marlborough Veterans and

Veterans’ Widows Christmas luncheon will be held on Thurs-day December 5 at the Clubs of Marlborough.

Dining commences at 12.15pm in the main hall but the event will run from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Cost is $10 per head and bookings can be made by contacting the Clubs direct.

Calling all kombi ownersMarlborough VW Kombi van

drivers are wanted to participate in a rally at the Party in the Vines event next Thursday.

The event, at the newly-renovated Vines Village on Rapaura Road, will feature a night market with late night shopping, live music and activities for kids.

Organiser Jeff Fulton said the event was sure to be a hit with families.

However, he just needed a few more Kombi owners to be part of the display.

“We have five vans booked in but would like to get the word out for any other local owners to come along and participate,” he said.

Story and photo by Celeste Lodewyk

Blenheim man Rodney Davis took to the skies on Wednesday flying his home built Nesmith Cougar light aircraft for the first time.

Rodney has been building the aircraft over a 20 year period at his home and was “excited” to be brushing up his flying skills.

“The plane has been tested.“It’s just me who needs to be taken for a test

flight, I haven’t flown for over 20 years,” he grinned.

Rodney came to Marlborough in 1970 to work as an agricultural pilot and through his interest in aircraft, decided to build his first plane.

“Aircraft is a natural interest for young boys so I always knew I would venture into this field.

“The first aircraft I built was a Thorpe T18 which took me four years, but the Nesmith Cougar has been done in bits and pieces over time. It takes time and money but it’s been worth it,” he said.

Rodney described the feeling of flying his own aircraft as “exhilarating”.

“After all my work it’s finally airborne.“It’s a great feeling,” he said.

Rodney takes flight in home built aircraft

blenheim retiree rodney Davis takes to the skies after 20 years building his nesmith Cougar light aircraft.

A man attempting to cross Cook Strait on a floating bicycle is lucky to be alive after he got into trouble and sparked a major search near Picton on Wednesday night.

Marlborough Police Search and Rescue staff have criticised the actions of Rick Matenga and his accomplice, saying the pair were ill-equipped and made poor decisions.

The two men left Wellington in the early morning attempting to cross Cook Strait, with Mr Matenga riding a bicycle with inflatable pontoons and his friend in a 16-foot runabout acting as a support vehicle.

The skipper of the support vehicle told Police they had

anticipated the crossing would take about six hours.

Twelve hours into their journey they were still 5km from Tory Channel and the support vessel was running low on fuel.

The skipper left the cyclist and motored into Tory Channel where he arranged to get fuel from a local resident.

On returning to Cook Strait

he was unable to locate Mr Matenga, who was not carrying any survival equipment or flares.

The alarm was raised about 7.30pm, sparking a search in-volving the Sea Patroller, two Coastguard vessels, Tory Chan-nel residents, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the ferries.

Mr Matenga was spotted by the rescue helicopter about 9pm and picked up by the Coastguard about 2km off Fighting Bay.

Police Search and Rescue Coor-dinator Nigel Young said the man was lucky to have been found.

He said conditions were dete-riorating, it was getting dark and the information Police had was that he did not have food, water or flares.

“This man could easily have ended up losing his life.

“We put a lot of resources into trying to find him and we’re extremely relieved to have suc-ceeded in that.”

Constable Young said the skip-per of the support vessel was then advised by all parties involved in the search to remain in the Sounds overnight.

He ignored that advice and returned across Cook Strait in the dark.

“That action could easily have resulted in a further rescue being required.

“That man’s actions were com-pletely irresponsible and the risk he took was entirely unneces-sary,” Constable Young said.

Strait cyclist lucky to be alive

the floating bicycle used in the Cook strait crossing attempt.

Story and photo by Kristy Martin

Five years ago, Melissa Cow-drey’s dream of owning her own hair salon became a reality.

But come January, she will say goodbye as she hands over the keys of Allure to new owner Karen Fishburn.

Melissa is stepping away from the business to focus on mother-hood and to enjoy more quality time with her 14-month-old son Lakyn and husband, Nic.

“I’m quite proud of my journey here and what I have achieved,” she said.

“Originally this (salon) was my baby and I couldn’t imagine not having it.

“But once I had a baby, I real-ised there was a whole different kind of love out there.”

Melissa was just 26 when she took on Allure, formerly known as Rouge, in the Forum building.

She admits she underesti-mated how much work was in-volved in operating a business.

“I wasn’t ready at all.

“But I worked hard and I’ve learnt so much.”

Then she became quite ill during her pregnancy, and has since decided it is time to step away.

Melissa sees a lot of herself in Karen, who is 26 and very driven.

Karen, who trained in Nelson before moving to Blenheim five years ago, already has ideas to revamp the salon and make it her own.

But the current staff will re-main, and Melissa will continue to work two days a week.

“I want to thank all my clients

for their continued support,” Melissa said.

“Many of them have come to be my friends and that is what I love most about my job.

“I know Karen will look after them and I hope they continue to support us.”


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InspIrIng talkYoung New Zealander of the Year, Sam

Johnson, founder of the Student Volunteer Army, will speak at the Marlborough Conven-tion Centre on Tuesday the December 3 from 1pm–3pm.

Hosted by the New Zealand Association of Event Professionals, Sam will be discussing ‘How to prise open doors, create interest and secure funding for your event’.

HasHtag awayThe Marlborough Chamber of Commerce is

encouraging residents to get behind the Giga-town campaign for free high-speed internet.

Towns around the country have started a hashtagging frenzy for the promotion, run by telecommunicaitons company Chorus, with locals using their town’s specific hashtag on social media sites.

The town with the most hits in a year will be the first in the Southern Hemisphere to access a one gigabit per second internet connection.

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Blenheim business Lifetime Group celebrat-ed the official opening of its new premises at 3 Main Street on November 7.

“We thank everyone who has done business with us as well as those who came along and celebrated with us,” a spokesperson said.

The business has existed as Lifetime Group for around seven years.

New premises celebrated

Michelle adams, karen Mooney and June McIlwain.

Melissa hands Allure to new owner

Owner of allure hair salon, Melissa Cowdrey, toasts with karen Fishburn, who will take over the business in January.

By Kristy MartinWork is full steam ahead at the new

Michael Hill Jeweller premises on the corner of Market and Wynen streets.

The store will be open on December 4, with a grand opening sale to celebrate.

The new location will provide greater visibility to customers, says store manager Gareth Jenkins, pic-tured right.

“It’s time for an upgrade, really.“I’d been looking for new premises

for almost 18 months when I spotted this one coming up.

“I’d looked at a few but none of them were perfect.”

The new store is roughly the same size as the current store, also on Mar-ket Street, but with a more modern and spacious design.

Many local contractors have been employed and the glass jewellery cabinets have already been installed.

The grand opening kicks off at 10am on December 4 with prizes and giveaways all day, plus drinks, nibbles and a jazz band from 4pm.

“We just can’t wait to be in there,” Mr Jenkins said.

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gareth Jenkins at the new Michael Hill premises.

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ShEETS N ThiNGSSheets n Things in Stevenson st

opposite Boys’ College is a gr8 place to buy quality 2nd hand sheets, duvets, wool blankets, hand crocheted rugs, baby linen and knitted items, towels, even sleeping bags etc all very cheap. Just bought single bed sets, 2 cotton sheets & 2 pillow cases at $4 a set and duvet covers $2. Very impressed.

ToP TV? Wonderful, intellectual, innova-

tive, stars being made, lifestyles exemplified, a new cult status and role models created. Directors have scrapped the bottom dwellers. The new television series to challenge Shortland Street. Now “Prison Families”! Yeah right. Is this well spent kiwi on air fun

PARkiNG?Where are we to park to get a

chinese,roast on the run etc if there isnt going to b on-street parking in Boyce st/middle renwick rd etc

diSGUSTiNG SiTEHad out of town visitors, went to

river for walk by Raupo coffee..what a disgusting site by seating, muck & scum choked!!...if lazy MDC can’t control contractor..sack them!

AMAziNG TUA MARiNA GALA...

will be there again next year... My son wont stop talking about the archery with Hamish and the Harley rides... im still smiling after my Harley ride too fab day. :) great value

Good SELEcTioNBurleigh shop for yummy pork

belly pies, bread rolls,deli goods, and a dirty chai, go and see.

RE: VoicE of REASoNIn reply to voice of reason/for-ever alone. Agree there should be smaller packs of meat for single people. There’s no variety if you split a 1kg pack into single portions. Maybe the supermarkets should have a counter where you can get all meat available in any pack size. New world has a service counter for meat but only the expensive meat.

LAW UNTo yoRSELf?To the mufti cop n black car use

yor indicator when passing anothr car (& why speed when yor warn-ing lights arn’t on) wen overtaking me and anothr car was coming. Not safe. R u a law unto yorself? Not a gd look.

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service thanks guys

Too SLoWToo slow. Blenheim drives speed

up its 50ks not 30 or 40 i have been late to appts and work because of slow drivers. Medlab driver get my sample to the lab fast so we dont lose the lab and it all has to go to Nelson!

ScRUffy ASWell done Picton. Now you have

kept the ferries. how about clean-ing up your scruffy town of rough dwelling frontages and wrecking garages along the roads opposite the Port Marlborough offices that lead and greet us to an outdated ferry terminal to match the Blue-bridge and their staff. Thanks for your great help when the opposition lost a screw and we had our book-ing cancelled.

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Farmers Blenheim thanks for the fantastic service much appreciated. Nice to know good old fashioned service is still available

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da 1st time. Nyce place but the veg and fruit part was messy and understocked. Improvement needed -Bw cook

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Barbra Streisand. At home it is a chillout collection and heaps of Fat Freddy’s Drop.

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That I was once bitten by an orangutan named Jimmy in Sabah.

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Breeding history has been made at the Marlborough Falcon Trust.

On Sunday October 27, falcon pair Delphine and Wilson became the first native New Zealand falcons to success-fully hatch chicks at the Marlborough Falcon Trust aviary.

Two more eggs from Sarah and Napoleon are expected to hatch today.

Avian manager Diana Dobson said the chicks had not been named as, unlike their parents, they were destined to be

released into the wild. Trustee Amanda Simcic said falcons

were notoriously difficult breeders in the wild, and the captive situation made breeding doubly difficult.

“Our parent birds could not survive in the wild, but are able to assist in the survival of their species through our captive breeding facility,” said Amanda.

“Whilst we know that eggs do not necessarily translate into baby falcons,

it does prove that the falcons in our care are healthy and happy,” said Amanda.

The purpose-built aviary on Brancott Road currently has space for 16 falcons, and this is its second breeding season.

The first season there were two clutches from two breeding pairs of falcons, but with no chicks.

Diana Dobson said she was in awe of the beautiful birds, who were taking turns in feeding the young chicks.

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TyreLAND celebrates 15 years of service in Marlborough

The TyreLAND team outside the Main Street shop. From the left: Teresa Johnston, Mike Johnston, Matt Townsend, Corban Phillips, Cole Eaves and Andrew Stone.

BACK IN THE DAY when we had two Christian Cullens winning gold – 1998 – Mike Johnston opened his TyreLAND store in Blenheim to take on the big boys and deliver a new level of tyre service for Marlborough motorists.

It was a team of two and their formula of personal friendly service and local owner-ship appealed.

So did their independent range of tyres.One of TyreLAND’s founding principles

is to give its customers a free choice of the world’s leading tyre brands.

Its obligation is to its customers, not to a big international tyre manufacturer, nor to a

distant head office.That’s not to say Mike didn’t have his

favourites, selling mountains of Cooper, Yokohama, Nankang, Bridgestone and Michelin tyres from day one.

Fifteen years on, Nitto, Federal and others have been added to the menu.

The team has also grown – from two to six – with a dedicated team of tyre and wheel servicing professionals: Mike Johnston, An-drew Stone, Corban Phillips, Matt Townsend and Cole Eaves.

Teresa Johnston keeps the lads in line and takes care of customer service and administration.

Together, they operate a state-of-the-art tyre shop with some of the best wheel servicing

equipment anywhere. This includes digital 3D wheel alignment gear specially imported from Italy and the USA.

The software for this was recently upgraded and it is now benchmarked as 2014 technol-ogy.

TyreLAND also gets out and about with off-site servicing delivered from two fleet service vehicles.

Viticultural, farm and commercial trucking companies form a big part of the business. Mike is proud of the relationships the team has built with its commercial clients, includ-ing Pernod Ricard, Delegats, Wither Hills, Crafar Couch Construction, Heb Construc-tion and Flight Timber.

“Call in and join in our 15th birthday celebrations. It’s our shout and we have stacks of tyre superbuys non-stop through November and the first week on December,” invites Mike Johnston.

The birthday specials include tyres for all make and models of vehicles, from the fam-ily car to trucks, tractors and 4WDs. Advanti mags, the world’s best selling bling, are also priced to clear.

One offer that will undoubtedly keep Mike and the team busy is a free puncture repair service for all of November.

“Just drive in with your flatty and we’ll fix it on the spot for free. It’s our shout. And tyre pressure checks are also free.” Hi-tech: Andrew Stone using the latest technology to adjust the wheel alignment on

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

Friday 22 November

Roger Halls “You Gotta Be Joking” Marlborough Civic Theatre, Corner of Queen and Arthur Street. 7.30pm Ph 5208560

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

Sit and Be Fit with SueFree 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 JeanetteFree exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street. At 10am Phone 578 5395.

Picton EcoWorld “Kids Go Free” Meet a Penguin - Touch a Tuatara 2pm - 5pm daily

QuestIntermediate 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 ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Liz 027 748 6666.

Picton Museum10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Marlborough Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd, Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

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

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

Saturday 23 November

St Andrews Parish Fair At the church hall 9am-2pm. Baking, Pikelets, Sewing, Produce, Books, Plants, Jewellery, White Elephant, Children’s Stall, Sausage Sizle.

The Marlborough Brass Band Is proud to present UPSTAGED Today 7.30pm and tomorrow 2.00pm. Floor Pride Civic Theatre. Ph 5208560

Woodbourne Tavern “Beach Party” With Live music from The Chilli Dogs starting 8pm.

Wairau Valley Garden Tour Eleven lovely country gardens. Tickets $15 Ph Angela 572 2888

Blenheim Country Music Club Fundraising Social Dance For the 2014 Gourmet Paradise Country Music Awards. 7.30pm Clubs of Marlborough. Tickets $10 Ph John 5779111 or Pam 5783922

Spring Creek School Proudly presents their Auction night. Heaps of wine & great items up for grabs. 7-11pm Rangitane Centre, Grovetown For tickets or more information: Ph: 570 5514 or 0211251494

Marlborough Kennel Assn Dog Shows10.30am today and tomorrow. Clubgrounds Omaka. Spectators welcome, no charge.

Harness Racing Trials Waterlea Race Course first race 10.00am

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 Sta-tion 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

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

Pregnancy Yoga9.15am-10.15am. For information call Huia: 021 0724 107

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton 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-noon and Wednesday 9am-4pm. Plants and garden furniture sold 10am Saturday and 1.30pm Tuesday.

Sunday 24 November

Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team Fundraiser LOMANI AU GARDEN of Ian and Joyce Cattlermole on Scott St. Open Day from 10am-4pm. Entry $5 children under 5 free. Refreshments available.

Marlborough Truck and Trade ShowIn association with Riverlands School. 10am – 3pm Truck convey starts at 8.30am and goes through centre of town. Show at the Roadhouse Truckstop, South State Highway 1, Riverlands.

Renwick Anglican Community Church54 High St Renwick. Morning worship 9.30am Rev Steve Allcutt ph 572 8850

Summer Farmers’ Market 9.00am - noon A&P Showgrounds. Showcas-ing the best of what Marlborough has to offer.

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

Picton Rotary ClubCar Boot Sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am-1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 578 3909

Pony Club at GroundsNew 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 ClubMary 5728762.

Buddhism for Modern Life10am, 573 5379.

Blenheim Bonsai2pm-4pm, 7 Hale Street. Dave 577 8679.

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

If you have an event contact Liz at The Sun on 5777 868

Marlborough Rock and Mineral Club10am-4pm every Sunday at Brayshaw Park. Come and see our large rock, mineral, crystal and fossil collection, work room and books. Free admission.

Marlborough Modellers Association 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Brayshaw Park, 8 Arthur Baker Place.

Open Skate @ the roller skating rinkFun, music and skating! BYO skates $1 - skate hire $2. College Park Skating Rink, Stephenson St, 2pm - 4pm. EVERY SUNDAY weather permitting.

UP AND COMING EVENTS

Monday 28 Nov Community FoodBank Street Appeal 6pm-8pm Listen for sirens

Thursday 28 NovYou are invited to PARTY IN THE VINES, Vines Village 193 Rapaura Rd 4pm-8pm. Live Music Christmas Market and BBQ.

Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team

Fundraiser Lomani Au Garden of Ian

and Joyce Cattlermole on Scott St.

Open Day from 10am-4pm. Entry $5

children under 5 free. Refreshments

available.

St Andrews Parish Fair at the church hall 9am-2pm. Baking, Pikelets, Sew-ing, Produce, Books, Plants, Jewellery, White Elephant, Children’s Stall, Sausage Sizle.

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Federated Farmers, together with the New Zealand Forest Owners Association and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association have signed a land-mark Memorandum of Under-standing (MoU) to strengthen the relationship between forest-ers and farmers.“This is fundamentally about getting farmers and foresters to communicate,” says Anders

Crofoot, Federated Farmers Forestry spokesperson, “Federated Farmers genuinely appreciates the support for the MoU shown by our colleagues from the Forest Owners As-sociation and the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association.“A guiding principal is that timely communication is the key to good neighbourly rela-tions.

“Indeed the MoU covers six key areas being general com-munications; boundary fence issues; plant and animal pests; planting and replanting setbacks and agrichemical application.“It is important to Federated Farmers and our members that they have contact details for who is responsible for a block of forestry and its precise location. “The same applies in reverse.”

A coroner examining five quad bike-related deaths says the vehicles should not be banned, as they are essential tool for farming.In recent findings, Coroner Brandt Shortland reinforced basic quad bike safety principals by recommending riders be adequately trained and expe-rienced, always wear a helmet and choose the right vehicle for the right job.He also recommended that chil-dren be prevented from riding adult quad bikes and that quad bikes should not be referred to as ‘all-terrain vehicles’, as that was misleading.He did not suggest banning the bikes, however, saying they were

an entrenched part of farming.The findings came in response to his examination of the deaths of five New Zealanders in quad bike incidents in 2010 and 2011.“One thing we welcome in Coroner Shortland’s findings is that it recognises the practical realities of using quad bikes in a farm setting,” said Jeanette Maxwell, Federated Farmers Health & Safety spokesperson.“Indeed, many of the recom-mendations are current industry practice and that is a good thing.“There are far more quad bikes in New Zealand than registered road-going motorcycles.“Many farmers will spend hun-dreds of hours a year operat-ing a quad bike because they

have become the farmer’s Swiss Army knife.“That said, they cannot do every-thing and as Coroner Shortland noted it is about choosing the right equipment for the job at hand.“We also agree with Coroner Shortland that farmers must en-sure quad bike users are trained in their safe operation.“There are a lot of providers of training and it is essential quad bike users know their machine and its limits.“When it comes to safety mes-saging, the entire industry is pushing it and that includes helmet use.”

Coroner examines quad bikes and farming

Federated Farmers believes the New Zealand consumer needs to become central to New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar red meat industry.“Farmers know we have 4.4 million cheerleaders and each one is called a New Zealander,” says Jeanette Maxwell, Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre chairperson.“We may be export orientated but if we cannot tempt our fellow New Zealanders’ tastebuds, then what hope is there to win in overseas markets?“We as farmers want the consumer to have quality New Zealand products so that they want to come back for more.“To tell the truth, Federated Farmers believes the promoter of beef and lamb within New Zealand, the people

behind the ‘iron maiden’ ambassadors, could play a greater role overseas.“There’s a rich source of recipe ideas and a genuine brand personality being built around our beef and lamb.“If we want to become a marketing and value-led industry then that starts right here, right now,” Ms Maxwell said.

Farmers and foresters working together

Beefing up red meat campaign

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Lending and eligibility criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. Welcome Home Loans are for owner-occupied homes with borrowing up to 90% of the property value and are supported by Housing New Zealand Corporation. A copy of our current Disclosure Statement is available on request and free of charge from any branch or agency of Southland Building Society (SBS Bank) or viewed at www.sbs.net.nz

With a deposit of only 10% we’ll help you into your first home faster.

Pop into one of our branches or call 0800 502 442.

Lending and eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply. Lender’s Mortgage Insurance premium fee and Application fee will apply. Additional fees and charges may apply. Welcome Home Loans are for owner-occupied homes only and are supported by Housing New Zealand Corporation. Borrowers must not own any other property. Copies of our current Disclosure Statement are available on request and free of charge from any branch or agency of Southland Building Society (SBS Bank) or viewed on our website www.sbs.net.nz.

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Blenheim

The Marlborough Electric Power Trust advises that it will be holding its Annual Public meeting on

Friday 6th December 2013at 10.00am, to be held at the

St John Building, 93 Seymour St.

The meeting is to:

In accordance with the governing Deed and S100 of the Electricity Industry Act 2010 the Trust’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2013 will be available from 29th November at the offices of Blenheim Accounting & Taxation Services Ltd, 36 Maxwell Rd, Blenheim (office hours 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday).

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Notice of Annual Public Meeting

B J MunroTrust Secretary

• Confirm appointment of auditor.

• Enable general public discussion and information to beneficiaries of the Trust.

• Report on the operation of the Trust and the Company during the preceding financial year and on the financial statements of the Trust and the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2013.

By Glenise DreaverDorothea van der Geest of

Blenheim has always known she was descended from the royal house of Tahiti.

Though born in New Zea-land, her mother’s mother Tetua Arii, was Tahitian. (The Arii denotes royalty and she was the daughter of Prince Hinoi Pomare.)

Family tragedy led to her adoption by a Danish family living in Tahiti. Later, at 14, Dorothea’s mother was brought to New Zealand, where she married and where Dorothea was born.

Now 80 and bedridden in Ashwood Park, Dorothea

could not go to the family reunion in Tahiti from 8-16 November, but all four of her daughters and several grandchildren did go.

Daughter Belinda Bryce said they had not realised what a “big deal” their re-union would be. “We were honoured there. Like the royal family visiting.”

Dorothea and her husband and their four daughters (three of them triplets) lived in Picton for years and she ran the well known restau-rant “The Barbeque”. “Till it got barbecued!”

Then the family shifted to Blenheim.

It was with great interest then that Dorothea read the Listener of June 1-7 last year. “The new story of New Zealand”.

It presents evidence that the site at Wairau where Maori remains have been uncovered was settled by people from East Polynesia.

Belinda knows the stories that identify their ancestors making the voyages to New Zealand.

Those stories are taken seriously by experts .

Dorothea’s DNA is to be compared with DNA from the site. She is still waiting to hear about the results.

Royal links explored

Dorothea van der Geest with, from left, her granddaughter Mieke Hilhorst, and daughters Annemarie Wooding and Belinda Bryce.

Marlborough SingerS

Celebrate Christmasfeaturing

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Antonia Selby, Isaac van Velthooven & Hadley Anderson

PluS String Orchestra

Songs & CarolsNancy Woolford

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Adrienne de Boo, Kathy Moseley & Barry Parker

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Second Hand On Main

Drop Side Colonial Table and Chairs $350

Tub Chairs Navy/Grey x2 each $35

White 3 Drawer Bedside Cabinet $40

Tubular Bunks and Mattresses $350 now $295

Large Book Shelf $75

Elite Sleeper King Size Bed $495

Cute White Cane Dresser with Mirror $125

Assorted Lamps Including Touch from $35-65

Stunning 3 Piece Lounge Suite $495

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By Glenise DreaverThe Department of Con-

servation has joined New Zealand King Salmon and the Minister for Primary Industry in opposing this week’s Supreme Court ap-peal by two environmental lobby groups.

The two groups are ap-pealing a High Court ruling allowing four more salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds.

The DOC move has sur-prised some environmen-talists, but DOC spokes-woman Trish Grant from

Nelson says the department accepts the findings of the Board of Inquiry.

“Our involvement in this case revolves around a tech-nical legal point raised by the Environmental Defence Society,” she said.

“DOC suppor ts the board’s interpretation of the Coastal Policy Statement and does not believe the board made an error in law in reaching its decision.”

She added that DOC would not comment further as the case was before the court.

Sustain Our Sounds and the Environmental De-fence Society are the two groups concerned in the case, which started in Wel-lington on Tuesday and was scheduled to end yesterday.

The process started after an Environmental Protec-tion Authority Board of In-quiry in February decided for four of the nine sites in the NZKS application.

That decision over-rode the Marlborough District Council’s current resource management plan for the area.

DOC standing alongside King Salmon in court

A Sounds salmon farm. Photo provided.

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SaLeSOAk DRESSERS, fridge, dryer, bed, desk. Saturday Hill-crest Ave. Sign out 8.30am.

Popular choral group The Marlborough Singers is holding two Celebrate Christmas concerts at the Wesley Centre in Blenheim.

The concerts will feature Schubert’s Mass in G with up-and-coming soloists Antonia Selby, Isaac van Velthooven and Hadley

Anderson accompanied by a string orchestra.

A variety of songs and carols will also be per-formed under the expert hand of Nancy Woolford, conductor.

The concerts will be held at 7.30pm on Saturday No-vember 30 and 2pm on

Sunday December 1.The Sun has three double

passes to give away. To be in the running, email your details, including phone number, to [email protected] with ‘Concert ticket competition’ in the subject line.

Concert tickets up for grabs

School students want to earn money for

Christmas?We are looking for a

permanent paper deliverer in Renwick.

Call Liz on 577 7868

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Marlborough Lines Vegetation Coordinator Marlborough Lines is a progressive electrical business providing high quality services to the Marlborough region. We have a vacancy for a Vegetation Coordinator to inspect our network and identify trees that are close to power lines, or have the potential to damage the network or interrupt power supply. Primarily the duties of this position include: Patrolling and inspecting specified areas of our

network and identifying vegetation that is in close proximity to power lines.

Consultation with property owners. Coordinating vegetation control work with arborists. We are looking for someone with good customer service and communication skills, along with proven arboriculture/horticulture experience, including tree identification. Some knowledge of the electricity industry would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided. If you feel you have the skills we seek and desire a change of employment then please download a job description and application form from our website www.marlboroughlines.co.nz. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected] or contact our reception on 03 577 7007. Completed applications and CVs should be returned to:

Vegetation Manager Marlborough Lines Ltd PO Box 144 Blenheim 7240

Applications close Friday 13 December 2013

PART-TIME POSITIONCommencing Febuary 2014.

Between 20 to 30 hours per week. Involves Saturday/Sunday.

Duties include cleaning and serving the public.Training will be given during Dec/Jan.

Apply in writing to Blenheim Indoor Sports Centre

25 Goodman St Blenheim 7201

Applications close Dec 1st

Excavator Operator/Reticulation Technician

(Service Person)Council requires a positive, can-do team player who can share their skills and experience and display flexibility to respond to the varied situations this role demands. Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations, water, stormwater and sewerage systems, experience in drainlaying and water reticulation maintenance, are the holder of a current driver’s licence with classes, 1, 2, 3 and 4? You would also need to hold a minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification and preferably hold an STMS qualification.

If this fits you please visit our website to find out more about the role and how to apply.

Applications close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 27 November 2013.For information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies.aspx. For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

Office / Accounts AdministratorWe are looking for a reliable, efficient person with personality to join our small but friendly team.Work is on a part time basis. (We are flexible with hours & days but ideally 9am-4pm 4 days a week)This role involves sole charge of office duties, entering of job sheets & invoices (accounts receivable & payable), receipts & banking, wages, answering the phone, taking orders from customers, entering of spray diaries & SWNZ.As the ideal candidate for this position you will have: • Excellentwritten&verbalcommunicationskills • Afriendlyyetprofessionalphonemanner • Experiencedealingwithaccountsreceivables/payables,bankreconciliationsandpayroll. • Excellentcomputerskills • Attentiontodetail,proactiveandabletoworkunsupervised • Willingnesstolearnnewskills

If this sounds like you, please forward you cv and covering letter to [email protected] phone Tracy on 5786580 or 0274441404 if you require further information.

Applications close 1st December 2013.This position will not commence until mid January 2014.

We currently have a position available for a Vineyard Supervisor.Applicants must have the following:

• At least three years experience• Be able to report to management and complete paperwork on time• Reliable and have a tidy work ethic• Preference will be given to an experienced Supervisor, but is not essential as full training will be given.• Be able to work long hours when required• Have excellent communication skills• A good understanding of RSE policy• Clean drivers license

In the first instance, please forward a brief email to john@thornhillnz. co.nz

no later than 30th November, 2013 explaining previous work history and contact details.

Thornhill Horticultural Contracting is a well-established, large supplier of labour to the Viticulture industry in Marlborough.Thornhill is a registered Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) recruiting specific staff from New Zealand, Thailand and the Pacific Islands, to fulfil the needs of its valued vineyard clients.

VINEYARD SUPERVISOR

ASSISTANT GARDENER

RequiredFull time - permanent position

If you enjoy the outdoors, are energetic and physically fit- this could be the job for you !Under the supervision of our head gardener your roles would include:• maintaining the high standard of our

extensive gardens and lawns• some maintenance and cleaning of

building exteriors• general home maintenance skills would be

an advantagePrevious applicants need not apply

Please call at reception or email [email protected] for an application form.

Applications close 27th November

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BROOCHES (Cos-tume Jewellery) for art work. Phone 021 213 1255.

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HOUSE TO RENT, 2 lounges 3 bedrooms not suitable for young children or pets Month to month neg rent ph 021 436 357.

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Marine Mechanic

We are looking for qualified marine mechanic to complement our existing team based in the Taupo Area. A friendly pro-active nature and customer focus is a must.

Remuneration will be based on a proactive nature, working unassisted and skills bought to the team. Accommodation is also available.

For more information please contact Pauline on: (021) 082-506-22 or Craig on (07) 386-8474 or email: [email protected] for a job description.

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wherefoodsafetyandqualityisimportant?

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LAWNS - Do you need your lawns mowed by lady. Waikawa/Picton area. Phone 573 8884.

SUMMER hours now at Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road. Mon-Fri 8 to 5.30, Sat 9 to 1pm. Phone 578-0569, AH 21-328-241

We require an experienced forklift driver to work in our Production Area. A current Forklift certificate and “F” endorsement would be an advantage, along with experience working with timber. The successful applicant must be versatile, hard-working, have safety as a priority and reliability is essential.

Pre-employment drug testing must be successfully completed.

Please call into the main office at:Flight Timbers Ltd,

40 Waters Avenue, Blenheimto fill out an application form or email C.V and

details to: [email protected]

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Forklift Driver

Picton Medical Centre Medical Receptionist

Permanent Part-time

Commencing December 2013 We are looking for someone who has

Strong communication, database and administration skills

Excellent customer service skills A professional and helpful attitude Experience in medical reception and

Medtech (preferred but not required) The ability to cover holiday and sick

leave If this sounds like you then we would love

to hear from you. Please visit www.southlinkgp.co.nz to apply.

Applications close: Friday 29th November 2013

If you have any questions please contact:

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or on 021 571 045

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DOUBLE DIVAN BED futon bed sofa and mahogany writing desk. Ph 578 8992.

for sale

H A L F P R I C E PLANTS SALE. All Spring flowers and vegetables. Spray Free. 9am-4pm Sun-day. Phone Richard 577 8966. 13 Cedar Grove, Witherlea.

HOUSE For Sale or removal. 400m2 section Ph 021 436 357.

EARLY Shoppers get best choices of the new summer stock, fresh goodies have arrived! Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road.

DINGHIES, new inflat-able top quality 2.5m $ 899, 2.7m run-out prices $999. Powerboat Centre, 72 Grove Road.

INFLATABLE life-jackets, Hutchwilco flat style. Super crazy price $99.00 Limited stock. Powerboat Centre 72 Grove Road.

UNBELIEVABLE low prices on new outboard motors 2.5hp to 90hp, 3 year warranty! Power-boat Centre, 72 Grove Road.

WATE R S P O RTS Equipment - new range now in stock. Power-boat Centre, 72 Grove Road.

Robin Matthew Mullon was born in New Plymouth on November 27 1943 to Grace and Herbert Mullon and sadly passed away in Budapest, Hungary, this month following a three year battle with cancer.

Robin taught at the Blenheim School then Rai Valley School. During his time in Blenheim he was long time Musical Director of the Marlborough Primary Schools Music Festival He was founder and conductor of the Marlborough Youth Orchestra and was also active in the Blenheim Operatic Society (Blenheim Musical Theatre).

While living at Rarangi Robin and wife Gail were both involved with the Rural Fire brigade and the Rarangi Residents Association. They Con-tributed to the Millennium project at Blue Gum Corner.

They left Blenheim when Gail took up the Principal’s position at Kaiwera School near Gore.

The couple moved to Czech Repub-

lic in 2008 and in 2010 to Budapest to teach at the International School of Budapest.

Robin is survived by Gail, daughter Adrienne (Twizel), son Kerry (Surrey UK) and two grandsons, as well as his sister Marilla and brother David, both of Blenheim.

In his almost 70 years he has had input into countless inquiring minds and is still remembered by Blenheim people whom he touched.

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MACDOUGALL-WOODMORE: Anthony John (Ajay) Mervyn (6lb 11oz) November 7, 2013

ORCHARD: Havana Alison Laurie (8lb 6oz) October 24, 2013

POULSON: Rico-Zainden (8lb 11oz) November 7, 2013

TOVEY: Caroline Molly Dunbar (6.7lb) November 15, 2013

WILSON: Grace Josephine (7.7lb) November 7, 2013

GILLETT, Roger Edward Hulme: November 18, 2013

GOODWIN, Ivan: November 8, 2013

HARNETT, Mar y Frances (Molly): November 16, 2013

PEARSON, Colin Kelvin: November 17, 2013

PHILLIPS, Paul John (Yogi Bear): November 16, 2013

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Marlborough Harriers Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday (November 25) in the Redwoodtown Community Hall.

The event kicks off at 7.30pm in the meeting room upstairs 7.30pm.

All members are encouraged to attend and reflect on the past year.

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By Glenise DreaverQueen Charlotte College now has one of

the safest and best cricket practice facilities in Marlborough says QCC board member and cricketing enthusiast Jeff Woolf.

Yet it was created at minimal cost, with practice nets created from recycled salmon netting and pipes from Picton’s now-defunct tennis courts on the marina grounds.

The project is the result of real team effort between school, community, NZ King Salmon and the Marlborough District Council.

Jeff said that four seasons ago he, Gary

Timms and Corey Rawlings decided to get junior cricket going in Picton. They did, and had a very successful season.

It became obvious though, that there was a real lack of practice facilities in Picton.

So they made contact with the council to talk about the need for nets.

“There were plans for better facilities, but it wasn’t going to occur for some time,” said Jeff.

Then someone noticed that the old tennis courts in the marina were being pulled down.

“We approached the council, secured the pipes and recycled them,” said Jeff.

The technology students welded them and screwed them together.”

One new component is the artificial turf and

Crafar Crouch laid ready-mix concrete at a discounted rate.

King Salmon donated old nylon salmon netting.

“It was put up by volunteers and we had donations from all over the place,” said Jeff.

“The nets are purposely longer than most around,” said Jeff. “We have a full netting cage with sides and top.

“It is one of the safest in Marlborough and the caretaker sees people there every day.

“The nets are used by junior cricket in Picton and Picton Cricket Club’s second grade team practices there.”

Safest and best practice facility for Queen Charlotte College

By Kristy MartinBicycles, tandems, recumbents,

handcycles, trikes and unicycles – if you can pedal it, it’s welcome at the Rotoiti to Renwick bike ride.

The annual 90km event will be held on Sunday December 8, be-ginning at Lake Rotoiti in Nelson and finishing with prizegiving at the Woodbourne Tavern.

There are four separate catego-ries of the 90km ride, to cater for different ability levels, or for those looking for a bit less pedalling, there are also 43km and 25km routes.

Ray Dunstan, owner of Cycle World in Blenheim, is gearing up for the event, which he has competed in several times over the years.

“It’s a well-run event and it’s fun,” said Ray, who was 37 when

he took up cycling and is now “very addicted” to the sport.

He rides six days a week and clocks up, on average, 500km.

Cyclists from Marlborough and Nelson are expected to take part in the event and can enter in the categories of social rider, recreational, intermediate or racing depending on personal preference.

The 43km ride starts at Wye River bridge and is for those who think 90km is too much. The 25km ride is for those new to cycling or people who haven’t been on their bicycle for some time.

Event organiser Mike Gane said there would be food and spot prizes at the Woodbourne Tavern, which are included in the entry cost, at the conclusion of the event.

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the new cricket practice facilities at Queen Charlotte College.

The Nelson roller derby team Sirens of Smash are having a Spy vs Spy themed graduation bout for their new skaters this Saturday.

Boomtown Brawlettes skaters Krowbar and Mow Down Brown will also be taking part.

The bout will take place at 4.30pm at the Tahunanui Skating Rink in Nelson and will include half time entertainment and prizes for dress ups.

Entry is $2 at the door.

Local Kickboxer Sinead Trav-ers will compete in the Night of Wrecking 12 at Nelson Fight Club tomorrow.

Sinead is Blenheim Kickboxing club’s only competitive female fighter.

She won her first fight back in September.

The event features two South Island titles and will be held on Collingwood Street, Nelson, from 5pm.

The All Whites’ hopes of qualify-ing for next year’s World Cup in Brazil have been dashed by Mexico on Wednesday night.

Mexico won the World Cup quali-fier in Wellington 4-2.

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Sport Tasman had 160 youngsters from Seddon and Ward schools scooting, skating and rollerblading as part of its earthquake response program to the recent Seddon earthquakes.

Sport Tasman arranged for Cheapskates Skateskool to come up from Christchurch and spend three days this week with students from Seddon and Ward Schools following on from the successful Top Team event it ran in Seddon two months ago.

Students aged 5-10 were coached on how to skate, scoot and blade and then given an opportunity to tackle jumps and obstacles. Two days at Seddon and one day at ward

For many students it was their first op-portunity at skating and the Skateskool

operator said it was the first time he had seen children turning up in gumboots.

Sport Tasman CEO Nigel Muir says Skateskool has proved a popular activity with youngsters across the country and was something that everyone could have a go at.

The activity was supported through Kiwisport, a Government fund designed to get more youngsters into sport and recreation.

“It’s great to have had a chance to follow up from Top Team just a couple of months ago with this opportunity,”he said.

“The people of Awatere and Ward have had a tough year so it was great to be able to bring a few fun activities to town.”

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