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By Emily ElliottThe sky over Picton and Blenheim will be lit up like never before

at this year’s IGNITE celebrations on New Year’s Eve.The Picton foreshore will be a great place for families to enjoy

the live entertainment provided by the Chilli Dogs, and two mystery guests.

According to event co-ordinator, Duncan MacKenzie, Marlbur-ians should be excited about the fireworks display this year.

Fireworks expert, Calvin Holdaway, will be using fireworks that have never been seen in the South Island.

“He has had his licence upgraded. Instead of shooting 1000mm, he can now shoot up to 3000mm. It’s going to be an incredible display,” Mr MacKenzie said.

Mr MacKenzie is looking forward to families using the fore-shore since it’s new development.

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Continued from page 1“You can take along a picnic

and it doesn’t have to cost any-thing.”

Celebrations will also be hap-pening in Blenheim, at Market Place (formerly known as The Forum).

“We have a full on country music line up. Matt McNeilly

and his girlfriend from Sydney are featuring, as well as a full country showband.”

According to Mr MacKenzie, all the talent is local, and great for all ages.

“Things like New Year’s Eve is about celebrating with the community.

“It brings out the big kid in

all of us.”Many local community groups

have come together to support the event.

Mr MacKenzie is thrilled with the amount of help he has had from locals, as well as Port Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council.

He believes the event is only

going to get better and bigger.“It’s a local party, and it’s

growing.”“It has been magic the way

everything has come together.”The celebrations start from

7:30pm in Picton and 8pm in Blenheim.

Both finish with a fireworks display at Midnight.

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By Robbie ParkesStaying in touch with loved ones

this summer just became a whole lot easier.

Holidaymakers travelling through some of the most remote summer locations across the Top of the South can keep connected with free WiFi hotspots, courtesy of Telecom.

“Whether it’s searching for a nearby cafe, uploading a few holiday snaps to your Facebook page, or, in my case, checking work emails, Kiwis and visitors can get online for free without having to leave their deckchair,” said Telecom’s general manager – mobile product Ed Hyde.

“It’s a bit of a treat from us to help Kiwis share their love of summer.”

In Nelson and Marlborough there will be six Telecom WiFi hotspots located in key holiday destina-tions including Havelock, Motueka, Nelson, Picton, Kaiteriteri and St Arnaud.

The hotspots go live from 18 December 2012, so visitors and resi-dents can stay in touch with friends and family for free this summer.

While the incentive covers many summer locations in the region, there will be no hotspots in Blenheim

itself.Telecom spokesperson Holly Lin-

nell said it was about looking at what existing infrastructures are already in place and leveraging it with what holidaymakers require.

The idea is to focus on centres where there is limited access to the internet in the first place, she said.

“And where there’s a high concen-tration of holidaymakers.”

The initiative is part of a nation-wide trial, which includes more than 100 Telecom WiFi hotspots (includ-ing Northland, the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Tasman and Queenstown Lakes).

She said the trial officially finishes at the end of February, but given the success and response to the idea, it may be an ongoing thing.

“It may well continue on, but it will be part of a different initiative.

“We’re certainly very open to feedback.”

The company is activating the service through existing Telecom telephone boxes in the selected regions, and in some cases by build-ing WiFi access points into existing infrastructure such as local shops.

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N e w D e s t i N at i o N Marlborough chairMaN

Nigel Gould was appointed as the new Destination Marlborough chairman last month, after chair-man of six years, Joe Ferraby stepped down.

In the same announcement, Picton man Barry Maister was appointed to the tourism organisation’s board.

Voyager of the seasiN PictoN

The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship will berth at Waimahara Wharf, Shakespeare Bay in Picton tomorrow.

The expected arrival time is 2pm and the ship is due to depart at 10.00pm the same day.

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Havelock Town Hall is hosting a Craft Fair over December 31, Janu-ary 1 and 2, from 10am until 4pm in support of Simply the Breast.

There will be lots of craft items for sale and it is free entry.

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The Wellington Sea Shanty Soci-ety will be performing a range of traditional and original sea shanties in English, French and Spanish at Le Cafe in Picton on Saturday, January 5.

From 7pm, the two-piece band will delight the Marlborough public with their musical renditions using the piano accordian, guitar, with some great harmonies.

By Chris Tobin A win in a sweepstake was

the catalyst for a marriage that will see Blenheim’s Norma and Archie McLaren celebrate their 70th anniversary tomorrow.

“My father ran a sweepstake on the Canterbury Trotting Cup,” Norma recalled at the McLarens’ Weld St home last week.

“I was working in Christchurch at the time.

“He won six pounds and said ‘come home for Christmas;’ I did and met Archie.”

Twelve months later Norma and Archie, a bushman originally from Tasmania, were married in the Christchurch Central Mission.

There was no flash honeymoon, however, and the day after the wedding the young couple, Archie was 21, Norma 20 (now 91 and 90 respectively) headed to remote Bruce Bay in South Westland where Archie was working at a sawmill.

“We were there 12 months when there was a huge flood and the mill closed; we moved

to Haupiri.“We were there three or four

years when Archie got hurt in the bush.

“So we thought we’d get out. “His father had been killed in

the Tasmanian bush.” The couple moved to Greymouth

where they had two daughters, Glenda, now in Blenheim, and Janne (Christchurch).

They stayed there until Archie retired after working as a blocklayer, in a butchery and milk factory.

It was then the McLarens came to Blenheim – a move they’ve never regretted.

“We always loved Blenheim, said Norma.

“I’m a very keen gardener and we wanted to leave the Coast so I could grow the flowers I loved.”

Archie took up bowls and duly became a life member of the Blenheim Bowling Club.

Norma’s eyeseight has declined and Archie had a stroke a few years back but they are still in good health and live in their own

Norma and archie Mclaren happily married for 70 years.

By Chris Tobin The driver of a car who allegedly

narrowly missed two head-on collisions near Havelock last week is expected to be charged.

Blenheim woman Margaret Tapp approached the Sun last week regarding a Toyota RAV 4 which she said could have caused a five-car pile-up and expressing disappointment with the police

On Monday December 19 at 5.50pm she had been travelling

back to Blenheim with her sister and grandson when she encountered the car allegedly being driven dangerously and at excessive speed 1km from Dalton’s Bridge and towards Havelock.

In addition, she said the car overtook on a bend not knowing if any oncoming traffic was approaching.

She contacted police and expected them follow up the incident but to her disappointment,

they did not. The Sun approached Tasman

police for comment. T h e r e s p o n s e w a s a

statement from Tasman police communications manager Barbara Dunn stating they had spoken with Mrs Tapp and believed she was satisfied.

“Police commend Mrs Tapp for the action she has taken,” the statement said.

“Police have details of the vehicle

involved and the identity of the driver and are confident of locating and charging that person.

“It is not always possible for police to immediately attend all incidents and police response to all calls for service is always prioritised on the immediate risk factors.

“However, with accurate descriptions incidents such as this can be followed up at the first opportunity.”

Speeding driver likely to be charged

home. The secret to their long happy

marriage said Archie was “having a good wife.”

“We’ve always done things together and shared things together,” said

Norma. The couple have two grandsons and

four great grandchildren.They will be celebrating their

anniversary with family and friends tomorrow.


We all know Marlborough is a great place to live, but what make our region even more appealing is the many exciting events we have in place for the holiday period.

Here are some of the events planned for Marlborough, make sure you get your family together and take full advantage of what is on offer.

Monday, December 31:New Year’s Party - IGNITE 2013.

Blenheim and Picton’s New Year’s parties. Join in the fun at this excit-ing new event held in Picton on the foreshore and at Blenheim’s Forum to celebrate the passing of 2012 and welcome in 2013.

There will be plenty of live enter-tainment and food, including the anticipated fireworks display at Picton. A family focused evening which kicks of at 7:30pm.

Monday, December 31 to Wednesday, January 2:

The Havelock Craft Fair will be held daily at the Havelock Town Hall from 10am to 4pm. Free entry and loads of fun for the whole family, enjoy the array of crafts on display and for sale.

Saturday, January 5:The Hopai Annual Family Sports

and Picnic Day is being held at Pelorus Sound.

An annual fun filled family day promises a day full of activities, enter-tainment, races, stalls and much more.

Get your runners on, the King & Queen of the Withers event is here with a fun run or walk plus a ‘hybrid’ event, 10km distance from the rifle range place car park.

Get a group of friends together and register on the day from 7am, $15 per person. Walkers start at 7:45am, hybrids start at 8am, runners start

8:30am. A prizegiving ceremony will follow

after the event. Sausage sizzles, refreshments, per-

formance prizes and spot prizes will also be available.

Entry forms are available from Spokesman Avanti Cycles, Mitchell Sports, MORE FM and Stadium 2000.

Interislander Summer Festival race meetings:

Enjoy one of the great Kiwi summer holiday traditions - a day at the races.

Experience Harness Racing in and around Marlborough, with a great relaxed family event this summer. There will be a great range of local food, wine and a classic Kiwi country racing atmosphere.

Marlborough, Nelson and Westcoast dates:

December 30, Reefton.January 13, Blenheim.January 4 and 6, Nelson.

Tuesday, January 15XRACE BlenheimXRace is a fantastic mystery adven-

ture where family teams must locate clues on a map, complete a series of 10 different mystery challenges, beat the clock and all the other teams - to be crowned XRace champion. XRace teams are made up of a child aged 7 to 12 racing side-by-side with dad or mum. 2.00pm – 6.00pm,Athletic Park, Brewer St, Blenheim. Adult: $45.00 Kids: $25.00 for more info visit www.xrace.co.nz.

Summer Explorer ProgrammeGet out into the Marlborough region

and explore with guided walks and tours, kayaking trips, mountain bik-ing trips and more. Running through December, January and February. See the Department of Conservation website for more details.

Holiday funLocal activities on offer

It is barbeque season, a time for friends and family to come together in the outdoors to enjoy the classic kiwi burger and sausage in bread.

But with BBQ’s comes the threat of food poisoning.Food poisoning is usually mild and in most cases

people recover within a week, but sometimes it can be more severe – even fatal.

Risks include undercooked meat, food left sitting

in the sun and spreading germs from raw meat onto food that’s ready to eat.

Raw or undercooked meat can contain germs that cause food poisoning, such as salmonella, E.coli and campylobacter.

However, these germs can be killed by cooking meat until it is piping hot throughout.

Here are some easy to follow tips to ensure your meat is cooked properly on the BBQ:

• Make sure the coals are glowing red with a powdery grey surface before you start cooking, as this means that they’re hot enough.

• Ensure frozen meat is properly thawed before you cook it.

• You must turn the meat regularly and move it around the barbecue to cook it evenly.

Some meat, such as steaks and joints of beef or lamb, can be served rare (not cooked in the middle) as long as the outside has been properly cooked.

This will kill any bacteria that might be on the outside of the meat.

However, food made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers must be cooked thoroughly all the way through.

Happy holidays and remember – cook, cover and refrigerate!

Cook, cover and refrigerateDon’t let food poisoning spoil your holidays

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GreaT warM weaTherIsn’t this weather great? Just like

the Blenheim of old! Keep the sun shining please

lookinG GoodThe new area down opp No1

shows lookin good. Seats nice. And will certainly tidy this area up. J.P.

fanTasTic pockeT parkJust to say.... The new pocket

park looks fabulous!

ToTally aGreeTotally agree wit @pat eising.Thought as much wen told off 4

blurtn th@ out as a child, 40 yrs ago, by my Catholic mum! Its like irish persns lament, god giv me strength...

Merry xMasMerry xmas evry1, stay safe on

da rds these holz, da rd tol is alrdy 2 high!

love xMas liGhTsLving the xmas lites around

Blenheim!! my kids wer so excitd 2 go nd c them again ths year, thx 4 listng them in the paper! cnt w8 til it rolls around nxt year 2!

GreaT service2 growing boyz mitchell sports

always fits the right shoes 4 there needs wil always stick with them good job.

no servicewots up wit the taxi service or lack

of. 40 min wait to get taxi in blm at 11pm fri. mayb need more taxis.

Green spaceI thght da pcket park was a

“green spce”, theres 1 bit of grass in da hole plce.

Peace

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Dear EdWhat a shame about the latest

coffee place on Maxwell Rd. The coffee was great but when

you are patiently waiting at a

table and you see your order being re-packaged to go for people “in a hurry” then you don’t return.

Steelsporran

Coffee to go

Dear Ed,Watch ing T V3 news on

Tuesday evening I was appalled at comments made by Transport Min ister Ger ry Brownlee regarding the tax increase on petrol to take effect over the next three years.

In the course of his comments, Mr Brownlee stated that “motorists can afford the increase.”

He then commented “they (motorists) can afford the extra tax, they cannot afford bad roads.”

Apart from the arrogance of such a statement, I find it a bit over the

top when this item was followed by one which stated that politicians had been given a pay raise which was around ther 1.5% and further more, which had been backdated.

One must question Mr Brownlee’s statement though as he presumably has access to a ministerial car for which you and I cover the petrol costs as well as our own.

Today’s news also stated that with the new tax, 59.9 cents per litre goes (or will be going) to the Government in taxes.

Peter WrightSeddon

Ministerial ‘arrogance’

Dear Ed,Hey big spender!This council reminds me of the

song “Hey Big Spender!” We have extravagant spending on

the white elephant parking building, the $60,000 roundabout titivation on High Street, the ludicrous Queen Street pocket park, the ker-fuffle over the imagined earthquake risk re clock tower, the removal of library wall, (mis) adventures into real

estate (e.g. Katamandu)and the list goes on and on.

Have these people any experience in business?

You’d think not. Indeed one has had financial

difficulties with vineyards. The council spending might be ok

if it was their money. The trouble is the money being

used is ours,Don Coyote

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Last month the assistant cake decorator at The Chocolate Shop on High St baked and decorated the house, which people have been buying raffle tickets for, in a bid to raise money for young Renwick leukemia sufferer Sophie Gilchrist, and her family.

On Saturday the raffle was drawn, and $400 was raised.

To add to the sweetness, the prize-winner’s name on the raffle was Sophie, and her little sister Izabel.

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noise noT MusicWent to secret garden, gr8 atmos-

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Q What makes you smile?

My son – he’s just so cute.

Q What’s your pet hate?

Drivers who are in such a rush, they can’t drive properly.

Q Your favoured holiday destination?

Whangarei with our friends.

Q What’s your favourite music?

Christian rock and Dubstep.

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

I am a youth mentor.

Q What’s next on your wish list?

To move to a third world country and help the needy.

Q A saying you like to live by?

Just be happy!

Indian or Thai – both are so good with chicken.

Jackie Chan, Jack Black and Nelson Mandela.

Who would you invite to dinner?

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into the Marlborough landscape. This large executive residence presents a handsome face with the generous use of cedar,

copper and schist anchoring it to the land with views over vines to the neighbouring hills. Orientated to the north and

with multiple outdoor terraces and courtyards to capitalise on the temperate climate, this well-proportioned home boasts

soaring ceilings, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a study, library, and dedicated entertainment room. Sensitively-designed

to accommodate B&B guests with a separate wing and flexible living options, this home would equally suit a busy family,

or could be a lodge retreat. The 6650m² property includes a small vineyard planted in Pinot Noir; produce your own family-

release wine. A Marlborough category winner in the Registered Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards in 2004, this

home also starred in Trends magazine receiving a Gold Reserve Award, the Mico Bathroom and Heart of the Kitchen Awards.

Justly deserved accolades for an enviable home which continues to deliver relaxed living with enduring appeal.

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Living The Dream, Loving The Life!Occupying an exclusive location in the prestigious Dry Hills Estate this thoughtfully designed residence instantly commands well deserved attention. 370m² of floor space offers formal living with gas fire creating an enticing ambience for evening entertaining, or the family room opening onto large terrace to savour a day time Pinot Noir while enjoying the views over your own boutique vineyard. The dedicated guest wing has been purpose built for Home Stay with sound proofing between the rooms. All bedrooms are ensuited and there is an additional study and media room. The homes facade of plaster over double brick and schist stone enhancements hint at the exacting standards and considered attention to detail of an Award Winning Home. A luxurious home in a desirable location, viewing is essential for the discerning buyer.

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The Diamond Princess will be docking in Picton on the first day of the year.

At 290 metres long, and boasting 18 decks, the ship cruises around New Zealand and Australia, Asia, India, Africa, and Alaska.

The ship has just over 1,200 crew mem-bers, multiple swimming pools and fitness centres, a casino, nightclub, many fine restaraunts, lounges and bars, and even a golf course.

The ship will be spending the day in Waimahara Wharf Shakespeare Bay, Picton, from 8am-5pm.

The Diamond Princess has been sailing since 2004, and docks into Picton a few times each year.

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By Emily ElliottIt’s not often a young girl can sell her

artwork at a good price in a gallery, but that’s exactly what talented Hannah Walsh has achieved.

The ex-Marlborough Girls’ College student took a liking to art four years ago, after thinking it was pointless for most of her life.

Now she is selling her work, and has re-ceived a scholarship for Massey University in Wellington to study and develop her talent further.

“As cliche as it sounds, painting is an escape from everything else.

“It’s a good way to refresh from boring everyday life,” Hannah said.

She enjoys mixing oil colour and acrylic, and she has created a defined style for herself.

“I love painting on photos.

“I do quite a bit of photography too, and mix and match what I paint and what I leave as photography.”

Hannah paints a lot of people, and enjoys capturing and exploring human emotion.

She plays with the idea that the viewers themselves can decide how to feel about emotions.

Hannah was a member of the Marlborough Art Society, which gave her an opportunity to display her work at Yealands.

Now she displays her work at her parents winery.

“My mum is trying to get me to paint more!

“On average I paint three complete works a week, if I was working hard,” Hannah said.

At the end of Year 13, she was awarded $500 towards her study at Massey Uni-

versity.“I was the only one at MGC to get that.”Studying the Bachelor of Fine Arts at

Massey will give Hannah a chance to try graphics, design, photo, and painting.

“I’m really looking forward to expe-rienced lecturers and tutors giving me knowledge.

“It’s going to be great!”Hannah believes that painting alone can’t

get her very far, so she is excited about broadening her horizons.

After her four year degree, Hannah plans to travel for a few years to get inspiration.

“It’s the places you’ve been and the people you meet that provide the most inspiration.”

To see some samples of her work, visit her facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Hannah-Walsh-Painting-and-Photography.

Young artist painting her future

As New Zealand families prepare for another busy Kiwi summer, Plunket is asking parents and caregivers to take time to think of the under fives.

Plunket national child safety advisor Sue Campbell said often in summer, there are more people around with friends and family visiting, and therefore also more vehicles.

“Often amidst all the excitement of celebrating and spending time together

there will be more cars coming and go-ing, and more children and adults around.

This all increases the risk of a driveway runover tragedy or a child wandering off,” said Sue.

“Every two weeks a child is hospitalised with serious injuries received from a vehicle driving on a private driveway in New Zealand and not just as a result of a vehicle reversing.

In at least 32 per cent of cases the car

was moving forward.”“In the majority of cases the driver was

known to the child, often a parent or rela-tive, and the incident usually occurred on the driveway of the property where the child lived.

Sue urges drivers to where possible, drive forwards out of the driveway, always check behind the vehicle before reversing, and to know where children are before starting a vehicle.

Take care in driveways this summerHannah Walsh


By Emily ElliottIt has been just over a year since they

became the new managers at Momorangi Bay Campground, and Wayne and Helen Foley say its been a huge learning curve.

“The whole thing has been a different thing to do; we learnt so many new things!” Helen says, as she reflects on learning how to fry fish and chips, make camp bookings, and maintain the grounds.

“It’s been thoroughly enjoying,” Wayne says.

Helen and Wayne’s three children, Briarna, Jack, and Tom have really enjoyed the year.

“They had to change school, but they’ve taken it on as a good challenge,” Helen says.

The couple both agree that surviving the first year is something to add to their list of accomplishments, however the people they meet have been worth it.

Regulars have been coming to the campground for up to 70 years, most from Christchurch or Nelson.

“All of January are the local New Zealanders, but then the rest of the year are mainly overseas tourists - that’s our

main income,” Helen says.“They love it,” Wayne adds.Wayne and Helen are already looking

forward to next year. Wayne says the Department of Conservation has exciting plans and modifications to incorporate the campground into existing Link Pathways.

“You’ll be able to walk right from Havelock to Picton through the campground. It’ll be fantastic for the area,” Wayne says.

As for developments to the campground itself, Wayne is planning on starting a nursery, with Rimus and Swamp Maori, among other plants.

“I’ll grow grandfathers of the forest. I’m hoping to get some really good

growth.”The family have plenty to keep them

busy; Wayne is looking after the lawns at Ngakuta Bay and Aussie Bay as well as the campground at Momorangi.

Helen is still working five shifts a fortnight at Wairau Hospital.

“It’s great over winter as it keeps me busy,” she says.

They are all looking forward to what the next year will bring.

“We have a better idea so its not so daunting.

“We’re going into this summer more relaxed than last,” Helen says.

“It’s still the dream job. “But really it’s a lifestyle. “It’s a wonderful place to be!” Wayne

added.

Their dream, their lifestyle

“The whole thing has been a different thing to do; we learnt so many

new things!”

Dream lifestyle: Wayne and Helen Foley have plenty to keep them busy but love the lifestyle that being managers of Momorangi camping ground provides for their family.

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Blenheim is in for a hot and sunny Christmas, so it is important to remember to keep children safe from sunburn.

A few minutes of gentle sunlight each day is healthy and helps to produce vitamin D, however children can burn quickly because their skin is delicate.

‘Gentle’ sunlight is the light during the early morning and late afternoon.

Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National Child Safety Advisor reminds people to take care in the sun, and slip, slop, slap, and wrap.

“Sunburn can cause painful burns, and lead to long-term skin damage and a higher risk of skin cancer later in life.

People often don’t realise you can still get burnt on a cloudy day in New Zealand,” she said.

Plunket has some tips for keeping your child safe in the sun this summer:

- Make sure young children always wear hats with wide brims or caps with flaps when they are outside.

- Keep them protected with clothes that cover their arms, legs and bodies.

- Restrict the amount of time they spend play-ing in direct sunlight - the hours between 11am and 4pm are the most dangerous.

- Keep babies in the shade at all times as their young skin is very vulnerable and can burn quickly.

- Protect children in prams and buggies. Keep their eyes shaded from the sun, their

skin covered and use a sun shade on the buggy whenever possible.

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By Emily ElliottA warm and sunny summer ahead is a good

opportunity to explore some of the conservation areas around Marlborough.

The Department of Conservation is running a Summer Explorer Programme, featuring numerous guided tours in various areas, kayaking, bird watching, mountain biking, gold panning, extreme four-wheel-driving, boat trips, skills workshops and more.

“The programme is designed with the aim of getting locals out and about,” DOC community relations ranger, Clare Duston said.

“There is so much to do around our area that people aren’t always aware of.”

Fun family walks such as the White’s Bay guided glow-worm walk, and the White’s Bay guided walk and scavenger hunt are a great way to spend some time during the summer holidays.

The programme is running through December, January, and February, and is suitable for all ages.

“A lot of the activities don’t require a high level of skill or fitness.”

“By getting people out with experts, they can learn new things,” Clare said.

The majority of the activities and programmes do not need to be booked and are free; individuals and families can just turn up.

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The New Zealand Walking Access Commission is encouraging New Zealanders to “follow the Kiwi way” when accessing the outdoors this holiday season.

Commission chief executive Mark Neeson said free access to beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains was a wonderful part of New Zealand’s culture, and it was important that people were aware of how to behave responsibly.

“Getting amongst our beautiful outdoors is part of what it is to be a New Zealander, and it’s important that everyone remembers to follow the Kiwi way by being responsible and respectful of other people.”

The commission has published the New Zealand Outdoor Access Code to help improve understanding of how to behave when accessing the outdoors. Among its top tips are: consider others when enjoying the outdoors, take care when using firearms or lighting fires, and ask permission before crossing private land.

According to last year’s Colmar Brunton Walking Access Survey, 92 per cent of New Zealanders access the outdoors in a typical 12 month period.

Short walks, picnics and family outings are the most popular outdoor recreational activities, followed by swimming, photography, fishing and camping.

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Summer Holidays 2012Summer holidays… a time for families and friends to come together and enjoy what the Nelson/Marlborough region has to offer.From outdoor excursions through to all day shopping, there is plenty on offer during the holidays. Take advantage of the school holidays and enjoy a day out as a family, or simply grab a group of friends and head for the shops or beach. Enjoy your summer holidays in Nelson and Marlborough!

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A holiday road trip is part of the great Kiwi summer tradition, but paying the fuel bill can make you hot under the collar.

Taking heed of a few simple driving tips can reduce the cost, according to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) energywise.

“While most people know ‘fuel efficient driving’ improves fuel economy, we’ve found many don’t think it’s going to make much of a difference,” said EECA spokesperson Simon O’Brien.

“Actually, the effect is quite impressive: making small changes on an ongoing basis can improve fuel efficiency by around 10 per cent.

“For the average Kiwi motorist, this is about $250 a year, or 20c/litre – a lot more than most supermarket fuel discount vouchers.

If you drive a lot, you could be making savings of $1000 a year.”

There is also a strong correlation between fuel efficient driving and safe driving, Mr O’Brien said.

“Smooth driving, a well-maintained car, not overloading the roof – it’s easy to see how these actions make for safer driving.

“Peak holiday periods are always extra busy with traffic, so it’s the perfect time to focus on safer driving, while also saving on fuel.”

Energywise has launched a new tool on its website that illustrates how small changes to how you drive and maintain your car can lead to big savings.

Over summer, Energywise are holding a draw for a $100 fuel voucher everyday for those who have used the tool.

Checkout the website for more information and to enter the competition: www.energywise.govt.nz/content/driving-behaviour.

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- weekend event guide -

Friday 28th DecemberStadium 2000 PoolFriday 6am – 6pm. Adult $5, child $3, seniors

$4.50, family $12.

Riverside RailwaysTrain departs from Brayshaw Park station at

the above times for Beaver station at Riverside Park, central Blenheim and return. Return journey takes approx 1hr. Fares; Adults $10 children $5 cash only.

Picton Rotary ClubCar boot sale. Picton RSA carpark from 9am-

1pm, every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 573 7390

The Muslim Association of Marlborough IncFriday (jummah) prayers every week be-

tween 12pm – 2pm, upstairs meeting room at Marlborough Community centre, 25 Alfred St, Blenheim. (space for ladies also). For details contact: Br Zayd 027 644 979 or Br Fouad 021 0253 1275.

The Edwin Fox Maritime Centre, PictonOpen everyday 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 Jeanette.Free exercise for all ages at Crossroads, 2

Redwood Street. 10am, phone 578 5395.

QuestIntermediate age youth group, 3.30pm-5pm,

Picton Baptist Church, 293 Waikawa Rd, Picton. Text Bronwyn 021 046 2434.

Tango lessonsImprovers, 7pm, basics 8.30pm. Nurses hall,

Blenheim. Monica: 572 2667.

Tai ChiToday and Mondays. 10am, 11.30am and

1pm. liz 027 748 6666.

Pastel painting Marlborough Art Society, 10am till 3pm,

Prue: 578 8888.

Saturday 29th December

White’s Bay glow-worm walkCome and search for glow worms and learn

all about our bush night creatures. Meet at

White’s Bay by the Surf Club, 9pm – free.

Stadium 2000 PoolSaturday and Sunday 8.30am – 5pm. adult

$5, child $3, seniors $4.50, family $12.

Picton Farmers’ Market 1pm-4pm at cnr Auckland St and London

Quay, Picton - on the grass between the museum and playground’s pirate ship.

Cruise ShipVoyager of the Seas will be in port (Picton)

today, arriving at 1400hrs (2pm) and leaving at 2200hrs (10pm).

Drylands new year doubles tournamentSaturday and Sunday. Men and women’s

doubles. Players 14years and over. Contact Jane 579 4051 or Richard Marfell 570 5795.

Queen Charlotte College poolOpen daily from 12noon – 5.30pm. entrance

off Hampden St, Picton. Free entry, life guards

will be on duty.

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 museum10am till 4pm daily, 9 London Quay. 573 8283.

Pelorus Gallery70 Main Rd, Havelock, open daily 10.30am

till 4.30pm, 574 2128.

Museum26 Arthur Baker Place, off New Renwick Rd,

Brayshaw Heritage Park. Daily 10am till 4pm.

Sunday 30th December

Pony ClubPony club grounds, New Renwick Rd. 10am

every 2nd Sunday of the month. Grant 578 2100 Michelle 572 8984.

Picton Rotary ClubCar boot sale. Picton RSA carpark, from 9am

- 1pm, every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact Sheira 5737390.

People’s Sunday Market Noel Leeming Carpark. Open through the

holiday season. Good quality crafts, belts and buckles, woodware, jewellery, clothing, olive oil, F/R eggs, book. Sites $5.

Farmers’ Market9am - 12noon - New Year’s Eve Market at

A and P Showgrounds, Cnr Alabama and Maxwell Roads, Blenheim.

Rail Sail Open every day over the holiday period on

the Picton Foreshore. 10am – 4pm for train rides and model yachts to sail.

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.

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 book. Free admission.

Riverside RailwaysTrain departs from Brayshaw Park Station at

the above times for Beaver Station at Riverside Park,central Blenheim and return. Return journey takes approx 1hr. FARES; Adults $10 Children $5 Cash only.

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

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

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Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s squash player.Helping her toward this dream

will be a fundraising dinner held on April 24 which will feature Megan’s idol and former world squash champion Dame Susan Devoy as guest speaker.Continued Page 5.

March 30, 2012Sun Weather Today 7-20 DAYLIGHT SAVING eNDS APRIL 1Top Top ranking awaits

Story and photo by Celeste LodewykShe is one of our region’s top sportswomen and on the international stage, Megan Craig is fast climbing towards her goal of being the world number one ranked women’s Helping her toward this dream

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By Emily ElliottPop Divas will be performing in the Clubs

of Marlborough on New Year’s Eve to bring a sparkle to the New Year.

Jen, Hayley, and Kelley always wanted to be in a girls pop group, and in 2007, the three ladies started touring New Zealand.

Calling themselves Avidiva, they are known for their sparkling and creative costumes, wonderful choreography, and beautiful harmonious voices.

Avidiva sing renditions of famous pop songs, ranging from the 1960’s through to today.

Clubs of Marlborough entertainment manager, Kelly Stove, is looking forward to their performance on New Year’s Eve.

“We’re expecting a huge night, and to see 2013 in with great vigour and a bang.”

The girls group are performing a four hour, fully costumed show.”

Ms Stove believes Avidiva will suit all of the club’s members.

“We’re looking forward to something different,” she said.

“The event is open to members, guests, and affiliates of the Clubs of Marlborough.”

Ms Stove said there is an opportunity for people to book in a for a buffet meal at the Taylor Restaurant.

The meal is $40 per head, and guarantee’s a seat for the show.

Avidiva will be performing from 8pm to midnight.

Trio sparkling for the New Year

For five days in January, 75 Blenheim youth aged 13 and over will be heading to Nydia Bay, making the most of summer.

Situated in the Marlborough Sounds, the camp, called Summer Play Ground, is based around water sports and teambuilding, with a Christian aspect thrown in.

Youth spend their days wakeboarding, waterskiing, biscuiting, banana boating, doing team building activities, and participating in ‘tribal warfare’.

Leader and organiser of the camp, James Galloway, believes Summer Play Ground is a great way to build relationships between the youth and older leaders, as well as between the youth themselves.

“At camp, everyone’s a friend and you don’t have your usual groups.

“It’s like a big extended family, where everyone gets accepted by everybody.”

As the sun sets, all of the youth get pumped up for the ‘night sessions’, which consists of more fun and daring activities, a guest speaker, and some music.

This year, the guest speaker is from Good Life Church in Sydney.

“The atmosphere at camp is very easy going and relaxing,” Mr Galloway said.

“You would come to meet new people and learn new things, like wakeboarding.”

According to Mr Galloway, camp is a great place to experience something you’ve never done before, in a safe and friendly environment in the sounds.

Blenheim youth turn summer into playgroundAvidiva are performing at the Clubs of Marlborough for New Years Eve.

Festivities were in abundance for Marshlands Pony Club members and visiting riders earlier this month.

It was the annual Christmas Cracker Show Jumping Competition, and there was plenty of tinsel, sparkle and red and green colours to go around.

The heat put up a strong battle as riders competed on their horses and ponies, but the day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and special thanks to all the helpers involved.

Michael Parkes enjoying a wakeboard on the Wairau River. Photo courtesy of Ryan Heagney.

Cracker of a day

Sindy Kirkwood, 11, riding Lily Belle Symphony at the Marshlands Pony Club Christmas Cracker showjumping competition.

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Water Safety New Zealand is calling for a zero drowning toll this Christmas holiday period.

On average (last five years) ten people drown in New Zealand waters each official Christmas holiday period – which this year goes from 4pm Christmas Eve until 6am January 3, 2013.

Last year, nine people lost their lives in the water during this time.

Water Safety New Zealand CEO Matt Claridge says the official Christmas holiday week – when people flock to rivers, lakes and beaches around the country – is histori-cally a high-risk time.

“A greater number of people taking part in water based activity results in higher risk and more incidents, but if everyone makes safety a priority and remembers the basics - wear lifejackets, keep kids within arm’s reach, know your limits and don’t drink alcohol when taking part in water based

activity– then a zero toll is achievable.”Fishermen were over represented in

2011’s Christmas holiday toll with four men drowning while fishing and Matt Claridge says this should be a reminder to others.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re fly fish-ing in rivers, casting off rocks, or out in a boat, the safety requirements are the same.

Take a mate, check the marine weather forecast and always wear a life jacket.”

Mr Claridge says 86 people have drowned in our waters so far this year, and while the number is down on the same time last year, it’s still too high.

“New Zealand has one of the worst drown-ing tolls in the developed world.

This is a nationwide problem that everyone needs to play a part in solving.

If everyone is prepared, knows their limits and keeps an eye on their friends and family in and around the water, we can reverse the trend.”

Water safety head calls for zero drowning toll

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is calling on recreational fishers to know the rules when they go fishing for blue cod in Marlborough this summer.

District compliance manager Ian Bright said fishery officers would be out and about mak-ing sure recreational fishers follow the rules.

“The season in the Marlborough Sounds Area (MSA) opened on December 20 and runs till the end of August next year,” he said.

“It’s really important for the future of blue cod in the Sounds that fishers know the rules and apply them.

“Fishery officers and honorary fishery officers are keen to help them do that but the rules will be enforced.”

Mr Bright said fishers staying in baches and aboard boats were not exempt from these rules.

“They may land or transport by sea only two blue cod each, either whole or gutted and between 30 and 35 centimetres on any day.”

A voluntary code of practice is also in place with recommended hook sizes and styles, as well as fish handling methods, to minimise release mortality.

“Fines of $250 to $500 per offence can be

imposed on fishers who ignore the rules,” said Mr Bright.

“Serious breaches can result in confiscation of gear, boats and vehicles.”

For further information about recreational fishing limits visit www.fish.govt.nz

You can also take advantage of the free mobile services.

Text ‘app’ to 9889 to download the New Zealand fishing rules smartphone app or text the name of the species you are fishing for (e.g. crayfish, paua) to 9889 and you’ll receive the size and limit number by return text.

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remain in a whole or gutted state at all times while on the water

• No fishing at all around Maud Island.

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Maori mental health jobs in Marlborough have been cut from 14 to six as part of the Te Rapuora service’s closure.

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Maori health director Harold Wereta said there were eight [fulltime equivalent] jobs across Maori mental health.

Six of those were based in Marlborough - two in alcohol and drug services, two adult com-munity support workers, one child and youth community support worker and one clinical specialist.

Nelson-based health provider Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata will be the lead provider of kaupapa Maori mental health in the region after December 31.

It will be supported by Te Hauora O Te Awhina in Motueka. They will deliver community-based alcohol and drug services and employ com-munity support workers for adults and young people.

Te Rapuora employed 14 staff to deliver their mental health services.

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Maori mental health jobs in Marlborough have been cut from 14 to six as part of the Te Rapuora service’s closure.

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Maori health director Harold Wereta said there were eight [fulltime equivalent] jobs across Maori mental health.

Six of those were based in Marlborough - two in alcohol and drug services, two adult com-munity support workers, one child and youth community support worker and one clinical specialist.

Nelson-based health provider Te Kahui Hauora O Ngati Koata will be the lead provider of kaupapa Maori mental health in the region after December 31.

It will be supported by Te Hauora O Te Awhina in Motueka. They will deliver community-based alcohol and drug services and employ com-munity support workers for adults and young people.

Te Rapuora employed 14 staff to deliver their mental health services.

New staff numbers were determined by a review of client case-loads and on the advice of Te Rapuora, Mr Wereta said.

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Plunket and Water Safety New Zea-land are urging families to have fun but be safe around water this summer.

Sue Campbell, Plunket’s national child safety advisor, says parents and caregivers need to keep a close eye on children when they’re near water and always stay within arm’s reach - whether a child is in the bath, at the beach or by a swimming pool.

“A child can drown in as little as four centimetres of water – which is not much smaller than the length of your little finger”, says Sue.

“We are a nation surrounded by water and we take part in lots of water-related activities, particularly during the hot summer months when families have time to get out and enjoy time together. Young children love playing with water and this is the perfect time of year to let them burn off energy and have some good clean fun.

“Being safe in the water doesn’t

mean that you can’t have fun, you just need to be aware of the dangers”, she says.

Water Safety New Zealand says that a common factor in the tragic drown-ings of children four years and under is the lack of supervision around water.

“We urge parents and caregivers to always supervise children near water – always. This is equally important when out enjoying summer weather as it is at home,” Water Safety New Zealand general manager Matt Clar-idge says.

“We also support families getting involved in learning about water together – having fun and becoming confident as a family group.”

For more information on keeping children safe in the water:

http://www.watersafety.org.nz/under-5s/

http://www.plunket.org.nz/your-child/safety/water-safety.

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Gold medal winning Olympian Mahe Drysdale has confirmed his intentions to go the Rio de Janiero Games in 2016.

The single sculls rower will take a six-month sabbatical from the sport but will be back in the boat for trials in July next year.

Olympic gold medallists Ham-ish Bond and Eric Murray have finished off a successful year by winning the Lonsdale Cup.

The award goes to the athlete or team who made outstanding contributions to Commonwealth or Olympic sport in the preceding year.

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The New Zealand Badminton Open will return as part of a three-tournament Oceania series, due to sponsorship from Sky City.

The event will be held in Auckland next April.

It was cancelled last year due to a lack of funding.

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NZ Cricket is calling for a meet-ing of former Black Caps captains early next year to open better lines of communication, following the controversy surrounding Ross Taylor’s exit.

A reunion of former players is already set for March, during the third test against England.

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To sum up a year’s worth of sporting achievements, milestones, dramas and incidents into a column a few hundred words long is no easy feat.

The London Games have come and gone, many a New Zealand athlete now has their name engraved in a plaque somewhere, splashed over front pages, and generally held in high regard in many households - needless to say, as a country, we have achieved a lot in 2012.

Being a Cambridge boy, I can’t help but mention (perhaps gratuitously) the efforts and achievements of our gold medal-winning rowers.

Gold medallists Eric Murray a nd Ha m ish Bond , Ma he

Drysdale, Picton’s own Joseph Sullivan and Nathan Cohen have further cemented New Zealand’s dominance in the sport.

Sailors Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie stormed ahead to score gold as did Lisa Carrington in the K1 200m canoe sprint.

We can’t forget young swimmer Sophie Pascoe, who with her three gold and three silver scoop, has drawn the spotlight towards New Zealand’s Paralympic team and the Games itself, which I hope, will eventually be given more coverage on TV here next time around.

The London Olympics were however, not without their dramas.

The Valerie Adams/Nadzeya Ostapchuk debacle seemed an age ago, but we can’t forget how much

it dominated the headlines and social media.

Good on Val for finally receiving her much-deserved gold medal.

Despite this being Crusaders territory, I can’t finish this column without of course mentioning the effort of the Chiefs in this year’s Super XV Rugby.

A (mostly) consistent run through the season saw the squad take on the Sharks in the final, hammering them 37-6 and ending a long drawn-out 17-year dry spell.

The All Blacks will always do us proud (I don’t think I’ve ever heard a bad word spoken about Richie), and young guns like Savea, Kerr-Barlow and Retallick have already become household names.

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Achievements, milestones and dramas

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This will be my last writing effort for The Sun, as I am heading off for other adventures, but it has been a privilege to live and work here for the past year.

It has been amazing seeing the emerging sporting talent here in Marlborough, especially from the schools and clubs.

Lets hope these young athletes stick at it and do the nation proud.

By Chris Tobin Marlborough cricketer Ben

Stark has been given a new name – the Ten Wicket Man.

This follows a dream-like performance for the Marlborough representative cricket team against West Coast in a zone three Hawke Cup match at Arthur Fong Park in Greymouth earlier this month.

“We started like any other game and then it snowballed into something special,” the left arm swing bowler said beaming at the memory of it.

Starting the morning ses-sion, Stark found himself bowling into a stiff wind – a great help for a swing bowler. Soon the West Coast batsmen were coming and going as if on a shuttle.

“I was pleased how it was going and it was only when I got to five or six wickets and the guys gave me a bit of stick saying ‘you can get 10 here,’ did I think about it,” said Stark, 22, who plays for the Wairau club and works for Fulton Hogan as an engineer.

“When I got to eight I saw it as a possibility and got determined.”

The ninth wicket fell to him but then a determined tailender threatened to be a party pooper.

“That last wicket was hard to get. I was worried the guy at the other end would pick him up and there was a chance of a run-out but our guy missed the stumps fortunately.”

After five overs, however, the determined tailender was dispatched to the pavilion. Stark entered Marlborough cricket history.

He ended the morning ses-sion with the magnificent figures of 10-24 from 10.4

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overs. And in so doing he knocked

over a Marlborough record that had stood since 1894 when F. Bliz-zard blitzed Nelson with 9-26 in a Christmas Day match.

How did poor old West Coast react?

“They took it quite well,” said Stark a Marlborough rep who has just broken into the side after graduating from the University of Canterbury last year.

“They lined up in front of the pavilion and clapped me off.”

Marlborough responded with 211-5 declared with Josh Poole

managing a century. Then it was the turn of

Ma rlborough sk ipper a nd Stark’s Wairau teammate Nick D’Auvergne, 27, to shine.

The right arm spinner is in his twelfth season in the Marlborough side and flummoxed the Coasters in their second innings with his bounce and spin.

He ended with the outstanding figures of 8-11, overshadowing Stark this time (down to two wick-ets), and earning his place in the Marlborough record book as well putting him third for best wickets in one innings behind Stark and Mr

Blizzard. West Coast managed 44 runs making it an emphatic win for Marlborough.

“The team was fizzing after Ben’s performance,” said D’Auvergne.

“I got on a bit of a roll and it all happened quite quickly. Ten was never on my mind. Just trying to get the game finished in the first day was the big thing.”

D’Auvergne said his wicket haul was “up there” but it was not one of his biggest moments.

“I think it’s a team thing and Ben’s performance made it one of the most memorable team mo-ments.”

A four-man men’s sprint team will compete in the third round of the Track Cycling World Cup in Mexico in January.

The BikeNZ team consists of rid-ers Eddie Dawkins, Matt Archibald, Sam Webster and Ethan Mitchell, with coach Justin Grace.

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The New Zealand Rugby Union has released its list of men’s players contracted for the All Blacks Sevens over the next year, with seven newly contracted players.

Belgium Tuatagaloa, Ben Lam, Milford Keresoma, Luke Masirewa, Gillies Kaka, Warwick Lahmert and Sam Dickson are the newly confirmed contracts.

new ContraCts for sevens

wicket takers: Ben stark, left, and nick d'auvergne have written themselves into marlborough's cricketing record book.


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