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By Celeste LodewykBlenheim man Martin (Marty) Kenny is looking to the

New Year as a positive year and has created his own “2013 bucket list” as he awaits a double lung transplant.

In June of last year the Sun talked with Marty about his pending transplant after having lived with a condition known as Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH).

Marty came close to receiving new lungs in September after receiving an urgent call to fly to Auckland that day.

“It was panic stations as mum and I had to pack and have clearance to get on the plane.

“Emotions were high and I was petrified of what was coming, but when we got to Wellington we found out the lungs weren’t a match and we had to return home.

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Martin Kenny, pictured with his sons Alex (4) and Jay Rowe-Kenny (7) is looking forward to a positive New Year as he awaits a double lung transplant.

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Continued from page 1“It was a bit of a let down but I didn’t

let it get to me and I keep thinking positively.

“This year will bring good news,”he says optimistically.

His condition brings with it ongoing trials and tribulations but in spite of the negatives, Marty insists that he will focus only on the positives.

“People say that life begins at 40-years so I have made my bucket list; new lungs, new job and a new start,”he grins.

While waiting for his transplant call, which could come at any day, Marty is focusing on finding a house suitable to his needs.

“Currently I am renting with Housing New Zealand which is

great, because on a limited benefit it’s all I can afford.

“But at the moment it’s difficult physically to step over the bath to get into the shower while still connected to the oxygen machine, and there’s limited space for me to have my two sons stay with me.

“So at the moment I’m trying to get a transfer to something with

more space and an easy access bathroom,”he says.

In the mean time Marty’s mother Sharyn Knight is considering starting a trust fund to help with the expenses and ongoing costs associated to his transplant.

If you would like to offer assistance or feedback you can contact Sharyn by email; [email protected]

New lungs are Marty’s aim for New Year

By Emily ElliottHe wanted a new challenge, so he

decided to cycle from Cape Reinga to Bluff, raising money for charity.

Cyclist, Andrew Bates, who is living in Auckland, passed through Blenheim on Monday as part of his 2100km journey, which he started on January 1, 2013.

He is cycling alone, using a fixed wheel bike with no gears, meaning he has to pedal the whole time.

Mr Bates came to New Zealand eighteen months ago and after cycling over the whole country, he believed it was the ideal way to see the land.

Mr Bates’ girlfriend, Sarah van Dee-len, is driving alongside him, stopping to give him his lunch, carrying the food, water, and clothes, and to settle down for the night.

“The plan had been in place for six months,” Miss van Deelen said.

“He was nervous and excited getting up to Cape Reinga, but he’s quite self motivated.”

Mr Bates cycled 226.9km in one day, from Pokeno to Taupo.

“He goes flat out, and then at the end of the day he’s camping,” Miss van Deelen said.

The $5000 he hopes to raise is going to St John, as Mr Bates believes the organisation helps a lot of cyclists out,

and it’s a worthy cause that everyone can relate to.

As of Monday, Mr Bates had raised around $800, and a count is continually being updated along with photos and check-ins on his facebook page, created especially for the ride.

Another cyclist was supposed to be completing the challenge with Mr Bates, but has since pulled out due to a knee injury.

Miss van Deelen said that Mr Bates is halfway into the ride and is feeling good so far.

“He’s still feeling strong and is really chipper at the end of everyday.

“He’s not grumpy or anything,” she joked.”

Once Mr Bates has reached Bluff, he and Miss van Deelen will go back to Auckland via the Milford Sounds for a well deserved rest before they both return to work.

Miss van Deelen said his next plan was to cycle the east coast of Australia.

“It’s just for fun! He reckons its a good way to see the country.”

To support Mr Bates and his efforts, visit http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/fixiefundraiser.

For updates and to track Mr Bates’ progress, type in “Andy and Chris’ Fixie Ride” into Facebook.

A long ride for charity

Cyclist Andrew Bates on his way to Bluff from Cape Reinga raising money for charity.

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A man has been ordered not to enter the South Island except for court appearances after being charged in relation to an early morning attack on a woman in Picton.

Zion Llewellyn Sylvester, 29, formerly of Picton, appeared in the Blenheim District Court on Monday on charges of indecent assault and robbery by assault relating to an attack on a woman in Picton and theft of a necklace from a man early on December 22.

He was remanded without plea to appear again on February 4 and released on bail to Dargaville, in Northland, with conditions not to enter the South Island except for court appearances.

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Marlborough landfill users have to pay $5.75 more per cubic metre of waste, while refuse transfer stations will charge $2 more per cubic metre.

The Marlborough District Council said the new fees reflected increased operating costs and the emissions trading scheme.

Previous charges for the landfill and transfer stations were $95.75 and $27 per cubic metre, respectively.

The fee increase will apply at the transfer stations in Blenheim, Picton, Havelock, Wairau Valley, Seddon and Rai Valley.

Two male tourists, both in their 30s, were taken to Wairau Hospital, in Blenheim, with minor cuts to their arms and chest after they crashed near Canvastown on Monday.

They were treated and discharged. They were travelling from Nel-son towards Havelock when they crashed about 12.40pm. No other car was involved in the crash, about 1 kilometre on the Havelock side of the Trout Hotel.

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By Chris Tobin After being open for less than a month Blenheim’s

new car museum is having to increase its security. Last week a visitor to the Marlborough Muscle

Cars and Bikes Museum on Grove Rd stole the top off the gear stick on an extremely rare De Lorean DMC-12.

“Someone uncsrewed the top to get it off,” Terry Brown said.

The museum is owned and operated by Mr Brown, his father and brothers.

He said car badges on Corvettes and Mustangs had also been loosened with the intention of being stolen.

“I’m really disappointed,” he said. “We’ve spent $300,000 on the building and we’ve

got a lot more bikes to come.” Mr Brown said all the vehicles in the collection

were now being photographed and interim security measures had been taken until security cameras could be installed.

The collection has up to 70 different cars, most of them classics, and 45 motorbikes which are being displayed on a rotational basis.

Mr Brown said the collection would be worth millions of dollars. (See also page 4.)

Car badges target for thieves

Terry Brown checks out the badge on a corvette stingray which has been loosened with the likely intention of being stolen.

By Celeste LodewykAfter being hit by Monday’s barrage of

strong wind gusts, Marlborough is being advised to brace for more.

According to Metservice Blenheim ranked as the country’s third windiest place on Monday with gusts recorded up to 91 km/hr, while Wanganui was the windiest with gusts up to 98 km/hr.

Northwest gales are expected to develop today and continue until Thursday with gusts about the Marlborough Sounds forecasted to reach around 140 km/hr.

The news of further high winds is expected to keep local tree services busy, says Marlborough District Council assets and services manager Mark Wheeler.

“The repeated high winds we have had over the last few weeks have dried out and stressed the trees so we are having a

lot of branches and trees coming down.“After Monday’s winds we had around

22 incidents reported to us, which we responded to by sending contractors out to remove debris,”he says.

There were three trees blown down including one which fell in Brydon Street in Renwick, landing on a car.

Plenty of branches came down on public and private land including from one heritage tree on Purkiss Street, Blenheim.

“My advice would be to show caution around trees in these winds and contact the council if there is debris in public areas. We respond fairly quickly by sending contractors out,” Mark says.

Nelmac horticulture team leader Simon Moore told the Sun damage from the winds was widespread and they were continuing to respond to calls yesterday.

Winds cause widespread damage

damage from trees and branches fallling as a result of Monday's strong winds is evident by pictures such as this tree splitting on a renwick property and landing on letterboxes.

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By Emily ElliottFor the last year, local man Jaden

Hatch has been touring New Zealand and then Europe, an opportunity that changed his life.

Having grown up in Blenheim, the idea of going to a performing arts school where everyone was passionate about the same thing was a neat idea for Jaden.

He auditioned for the Excel School of Performing Arts, based in Auckland, at the start of 2011, and was one of 100 successful applicants out of 250.

After the one year course, Jaden was then one of 20 to be selected for the Excel Tour Team, where they travelled to schools and communities around New Zealand, Germany and Poland.

“We started rehearsals at the end of January 2012, and we had 12 weeks to get to performance level before starting our New Zealand tour,”

Jaden said.Each show consisted of music,

dance, and drama, which meant the tour team was busy learning many songs and items.

The New Zealand tour went for twenty weeks, then the team headed off to Europe as soon as they had graduated.

“We toured Germany for six weeks, and Poland for two.

“We did shows and workshops in schools and communities, and on average we’d perform to 5000 people

each week.”The tour was a once in a life time

opportunity for Jaden.He learnt to take every day as it

came, and discovered what it meant to be truly thankful for what he had.

Jaden remembers playing outside in the -10ºC snow in Poland and doing some songs inside a mall.

“We paired up with an orphanage and got to collect money for them.

“There were times when we were sleeping on yoga mats less than an inch thick,with no pillow, on a hard floor in a hall or church,” Jaden said.

After seeing the living conditions of others while on tour, he recommends taking any opportunity to do any kind of mission work.

Jaden came out of Excel with a Certificate of Performing Arts in his major - drums.

“It was an opportunity that I’ll always be thankful I got, and I’ll never regret going.”

By Emily ElliottIt’s taken him since April last year,

but talented tattoo artist Willy Wills celebrated the official opening of his new business, Black Rose Tattoo Emporium on Friday.

After the Christchurch earthquake destroyed his thriving shop in February, Mr Wills and his wife, Nicci, relocated to Blenheim.

“I had my shop in Christchurch for 22 years.

“The second earthquake wiped it right out, and four days later it went up in flames”, Mr Wills said.

Mr Wills has always loved the artwork of tattooing, and got his first tattoo at just 14 years old.

“From then on, it was all I wanted to do - I’m actually a chef by trade!”

The job is a lifestyle for Mr Wills, who calls it his passion.

It has been hard work for Mr and Mrs Wills since coming to Blenheim and try-ing to rebuild their business.

It took the pair one month to build the tattoo parlour once they finally found a place where they were allowed to run

their business.“It was an empty shop - we built it from

scratch,” Mr Wills said.He currently has three tattooists working

in the parlour, alongside his own award winning skills.

Over the years Mr Wills has won around 620 awards recognising his tattoo efforts, collected from all over the world.

“It’s really hard to get those awards, it takes some work,” he said.

Pitena Parkin who used to work in a corporate environment now works with Mr Wills, and is also covered from the waist down with his artwork.

“Being in corporate means you just have to be selective about where you put ink,” Ms Parkin said.

“Just because you have ink doesn’t mean you’re in a box, it’s a form of expression.”

Ms Parkin believes it is an art, and people are starting to appreciate it more.

She is especially passionate about Mr Wills’ work, and thinks that if you are not comfortable talking with an artist, you’re at the wrong one.

“I love everything that Willy has done, he will always tweak something to make

it personal to you.”The Black Rose Tattoo Emporium has

been open for nearly two weeks now, and according to Mr Wills, he has no plans to go anywhere soon.

“I’m here for good, we have to be.“We’ve put everything into building a

business again.”The tattoo parlour is located on Main

Street, and is open for business.

“The 2011 census was cancelled following the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, making the 2013 census arguably one of the most important in recent times,” general manager 2013 Census Carol Slappendel said.

“Census collectors will visit about 1.8 million homes, delivering 6.4 million census forms (4.6 million individual and 1.8 million dwelling forms), and Internet Access Codes.

“Collectors will be encouraging people to complete their forms online,” she said.

Census collectors will begin going door to door delivering internet access codes and paper forms from February 16.

Everyone who is in New Zealand on March 5 2013 must fill in a census form.

Results will be available from December 2013.

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Census day fast approachingIt is just eight weeks until census day on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Willy Wills and his wife Nicci (far right) with the rest of the artists celebrating the opening of the Black Rose Tattoo Emporium.

A car once owned by an American Mafia boss John Gotti is part of collection of vehicles in the Marlborough Muscle Cars and Bikes Museum.

It’s a 1974 threequarter stretch Cadillac.

“It was a real hassle getting it here,” owner Terry Brown said.

“I paid $35,000 for it 15 years ago and had to ship it (from the United States) separately.

“It couldn’t go in a container.”

Mr Brown did not

know the history of the vehicle other than the fact it was owned by Gotti.

“He might have had 30 of them,” Mr Brown said.

Gotti was the boss of the Gambino family in New York and died in prison in 2002 after being convicted on a range of charges, including murder.

The Cadillac has rusted in parts but Mr Brown said he wanted to retain it in its original state.

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Terry Brown in front of the Cadillac once owned by Mafia boss John Gotti (inset).

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Brendon Patchett Blenheim

I love the sun, the Sounds, and the wineries.

Evie Templeton Blenheim

I love being able to spend lots of time with my friends out in the sun doing things like camping and swimming.

James Davidson Blenheim

I love the good weather so I can get out on the boat and do some diving.

Chris Grant Blenheim

I love the fact that you can still pick your own fruit. I also love that [Blenheim] is small enough that people smile at each other and you meet people you know.

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All of the fresh fruit you can get. People from overseas really enjoy it too.

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Going to the river with friends (you know who you are).

Letters to the editorLetters on issues of community

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Wednesday January 9, 2013

Dear Ed, Dianne John criticises people who

see the Para Swamp dead willows as a bad look.

She misses the point people are not criticising the restoration idea but the half done job.

Dianne criticises the use of pen names.

Incidentally why do people have to identify themselves?

I thank the Sun for allowing freedom of views for those of us who are a bit shy and avoid the spotlight.

The dead willows are odd since Fish and Game’s billboard by the highway talks of “clean and green and 100% pure.”

Besides some cracked willows are green and alive. A bit of energy might see the dead willows removed?

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Dear Ed I’ve been noticing the over-reaction

as regards firearm ownership since the US shootings.

Interestingly according to the US FBI annual crime statistics, the number of murders committed annually with hammers and clubs far outnumbers the number of murders committed with a rifle.

Indeed from 2005 to 2011, the

number of murders by hammers and clubs consistently exceeds the number of murders committed with a rifle.

Another interesting fact - accord-ing to the FBI, nearly twice as many people are killed by hands and fists each year than are killed by murderers who use rifles.

Hmmm. Food for thought.Joe Hunter

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Queen in Friday 4th, it is just awful that some people in Blenheim would go to such measures to vandalise an icon of Blenheim.

It sickens me that misfits can ruin a beautiful boat over and over again, just because they have nothing better to do with their time.

It is terrible that Mr Makin has had to

install cameras and lights, and finally get to the point where he has to camp on board for the vandalism to stop.

The river cruises are just beautiful, and it is such a shame that Mr Makin has to stop them.

I wish Mr Makin all the best continuing with his business through private arrangement.

Those misfits should be ashamed.Cruise Fan

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Having visited your very interesting museum I wondered why it is in such an isolated position away from the central city in what seems more like an industrial park.

The setting might be great for a range of activities but to have more people visiting your wonderful asset, it needs to be housed closer to the city for better foot traffic.

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The zebra crossings are there for a reason, so that people don’t have to run across one side of the road and stand in the middle with cars driving by before they run across the other side.

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A distinctly crafty and creative individual, she found herself craving a need for art in her life.

Upon the discovery of art school The Learning Connexion’s part-time, study from home option, Adele’s creativity was brought to the boil.

“The flexibility of learning delivery caught my attention.

“Because I work full-time, I knew the ‘study from home’ option would suit me.”

Adele’s prol if ic works during the Diploma of Art and Creativity (Honours) p rog ra m me have be en impressing her mentors and Adele is feeling pretty chuffed with her own personal progress.

“Before TLC I played with a range of creative crafts… but I would never have believed that I could do ‘art’.”

None of this would be possible without the support of Adele’s mentors.

One-on-one interactions via the internet and phone mean that Adele has constant advice and feedback.

“The tutors are great. “While all are committed to

providing a good grounding in art methods, different tutors have different styles, and that opens up creative possibilities.

“They all encourage you to learn, to be self-directed, to keep at it, and to follow the creativity within.”

Adele’s work ranges from aerial photography, to eclectic abstract expressionism.

Adele has made leaps and bounds since beginning her art programme four years ago.

These exciting discoveries are what drives her excitement.

“My key objective in creating art is to take all the information I see before me and reduce it down to something that is both meaningful and distinctive.

“My art is more about feelings than technique… my approach to art is very eclectic.”

By exploring the ranges of art on offer, a new delight in printmaking has formed. “My most recent passion is printmaking.

I’ve discovered that I love the ‘looser’ approaches to

pr intmaking offered by techniques such as collograph and screen printing.”

By working from home, the room for freedom with regards to time leaves lots of headspace for her creativity.

“A combination of distance-learning and on-site classes provides the springboard for my creativity.”

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There, she enjoys the specialised facilities and can have some relaxed time chatting with other artists and students.

The Learning Connexion offers weekend, evening and block classes, which Adele has free access to.

“The campus has great facilities for a range of art includ ing pr intmak ing, life drawing, photography, pa int ing, sculpture and jewellery.”

Adele is now busy working on her next challenge of getting a body of work together that she can exhibit.

“I plan to keep creating, entering competitions, and exhibiting art.

“I also believe I will keep learning more about art – forever!”

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Adele Hickford with a display of her work.

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1: Study what you like and you’ll get a job you’ll like.

It turns out that the people who chose

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2: Study what you like and you’ll make more money!

Interestingly, people who chose their studies based on interest were also more likely to be happy with their salaries than the people who had chosen their studies based on how much money they could make.

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After attending a careers expo in Hamilton, Ramari decided to come down to SIT.

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I felt it was a good programme even though it was free.”

Ramari has been impressed with the

course content so far.“It’s fun, I’m really enjoying it. It’s

an exciting course. I feel the content lets you experiment; you have the freedom to be creative here - guided

by the tutors of course.“Other courses I have undertaken

and looked at seemed more rigid.”The first year of the degree features

the basic skills needed in garment construction and pattern making.

It also investigates illustration design and development illustration.

Students work with real clients, completing real-world assignments.

“It’s based more around the industry rather than yourself.”

Practical work is a strong focus of the course, something Ramari enjoys.

“That’s more appealing to me because you’re preparing yourself

more for work. “They balance it really well here

between the practical and theory.”Looking ahead to graduating,

Ramari views her options broadly. “I’ll look again at the possibility of

tutoring. “I’m also interested in looking at the

textile industry. “I wouldn’t turn down a job at a

design company.” Ramari feels the facilities available

at SIT rival many of the other tertiary institutes in NZ.

“SIT has the same if not better. “The biggest thing I like, that I

haven’t found in other places I’ve studied at, is that I’m surprised at the amount of good friends I’ve made here.”

A comfortable atmosphere promotes her learning environment.

“Also the tutors are down to earth, they have a sense of humour.

“It was definitely worth moving down for this.

“We moved all our stuff and left friends and family but we haven’t regretted it.”

Contact Southern Institute of Technology on 0800 4 0 FEES or visit the website at www.sit.co.nz.

Ramari Paul - Bachelor of Fashion (Design & Technology) Photo supplied.

Studying differs from one person to the next so what works for one may not for another.

The ways that you can make the most of your studying time this year depends on what works best for you.

1. Develop a schedule that will allow you adequate time to study.

2. To make the most of time when studying, select the times of day your brain is at its peak performance.

3. Study in a comfortable place where you can concentrate without distraction.

4. Focusing the mind can be difficult especially if you are worrying about something, are tired, and don’t know how to study well.

5. Develop a study strategy you know your mind will work well with.

For example, if you are an auditory learner listening to lectures on tape and going to class may be more important than reading the text. If one is more visual the text book and notes become the most important aid in studying.

6. Take notes in class on the important things that you are going over so that you have the necessary clues to what you really need to focus on for an exam.

7. Take frequent breaks. Of course, there are instances where you will need to study or work on homework for much longer than a few hours. Every 30 minutes to an hour, get up and stretch your legs to avoid stiffness and muscle cramps.

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What is a Grid Tie Solar System?Solar Grid Tie systems utilise photo voltaic (PV) panels [solar panels] generally mounted on a roof to produce electricity. The light from the sun is absorbed by semi conductors in the panels such as silicon which excite the electrons, this in turn produces an amount of Direct Current which is then converted into alternating current through an inverter for use in your home or factory.

Rising Electricity PricesElectricity prices continue to rise. From 2003 to mid 2011, they rose by almost 7 percent per year in real terms – that’s even excluding the GST rise in 2010.

If an approximate power price today is 26c per kwh and trends continue as they have the past decade, the price could be as much as 50c per kwh in 2022

Advantage of Grid Tie Solar SystemsSolar hot water systems just heat your water - once the sun has heated your hot water it cannot pro-duce any more usable energy. Solar electricity can produce energy which will heat your hot water in the conventional method and also supply electricity to other appliances. What you don’t use goes back into the grid; outside sunlight hours you use power from the grid again - a special Meter registers how much you Import versus how much you Export.

About Solar Synergy LtdSolar Synergy is a New Zealand owned and oper-ated Distribution Company; we source all our own products and you buy directly from us meaning we cut out the middle man and are able to offer you the best prices possible. Our Inverters have been tested by a reputable German Test Lab and are ranging amongst the most efficient in the world.

We have our own in house design team that will work with you to get the best system to suit your budget as well as outlaying what the returns will be. The installation team is a mix of build-ers and electricians to ensure that all area’s are covered and installed by professional tradesmen.

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Quick Facts about Solar Grid Tie Systems1. Produces energy during sunlight hours2. Does not store energy unless a special system with batteries is also installed3. Requires electricity to work, ie they do not work in the event of a power cut.4. Works on cloudy days, just less efficiently.

Electricity produced is consumed in your home and any excess is registered and sold (exported) back to your energy retailer through an Import/Export Meter.

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1.2kw 1,490kwh Annual return 7.8% ** 2kw 2,529kwh Annual return 9.8% ** 3kw 3,777kwh Annual return 10.8% ** 4kw 5,084kwh Annual return 11.8% ** 5kw 6,341kwh Annual return 12.5% **

For the 5kw system above, the Electricity production cost would be approximately 11c per kwh compared to todays price of around 26c . If a typical power price today is up around *26c per kwh and trends continue as they have the past decade, the price could be as much as 50c per kwh in 2022.

** Returns are approximate and will depend on exact location and sunshine hours etc.

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Knowing about nanofibreWednesday January 9, 2013

Most of us see PVA glue as simply a tool for sticking wood together.

But not if you’re Neil Buunk.He sees the product as a medium for

creating a length of fibre ten thousand times smaller than a piece of human hair.

Nanofibre is used for air filtration, filtering water, reinforcement for composite materials, like fibreglass, and the production of scaffolds for skin grafts and scarless healing.

“Human cells are grown on nanofi-bre scaffolds.”

“Collagen fibres between the cells of the body are the same size as our nanofibres.

“So if you want to grow cells in a controlled way, we have the ideal material to do that.”

Nanofibre was first created at the beginning of the twentieth century, and the Russians made gas masks with it in World War Two.

Neil lives in Blenheim, and builds devices to create nanofibre, by using a process called electrospinning.

His company is called Electrospinz Ltd, which he started four years ago.

The parts for the devices are built by local and nationwide suppliers.

Polymer solutions, - most plastics and many natural polymers - are spun through the device, which involves it being forced through a plastic shaped cone with a miniscule hole, at 100 metres per second, to create very long fibres.

“Its diameter is smaller than the wavelength of light.”

It all happens with the force of 20kV. These electrospinning devices are

sent around the world, to research centres and universities.

It is a hobby for Neil, who, for a daily job, creates programmed control systems for companies such as Sandfords, in Havelock.

Neil said nanofibre is difficult to

describe.“It’s strange, it’s almost sticky. It gets into the irregularities of your

skin, and just sort of sits there.”Artificial and natural materials,

totalling about 1500, even including sugars, can be used to create nanofibre.

“Everything that comes to hand that looks like it might spin, I try.

“There’s a lot of things that will spin, if you treat them right.”

There are about 2000 groups worldwide who do electrospinning, and Neil is the only person in the world creating devices of such a small size, which are 300 millimetres by 350mm, and 400mm by 900mm.

“We are making a very simple basic machine, to allow people to do electrospinning safely.”

Over the last four years Neil, and his team of nine people, have created 20 machines, of which 17 have been sold so far.

He gets 100 to 200 enquiries each year from all around the world.

Neil is also creating software to analyse collections of nanofibre, in the form of mats.

“A lot of people just turn around and walk away when I talk about what I do, because the scale of it all is just so small.”

Taking a break from creating pieces of fibre smaller than a wave of light, Neil gets out into the wilderness.

He loves native plants, especially orchids, hunting, tramping, and visiting popular birds spots like gannet colonies in the Marlborough Sounds.

“I’m very comfortable in the bush, in the wild and in the outdoors.”

Born in Holland, Neil moved here with his family when he was seven years old.

He grew up in Christchurch, but

moved to Blenheim when he married, and has been here more than 30 years.

“I’d almost call myself a local.”Neil, who was a cub, scout and venturer

leader for 18 years, has passed on much of his knowledge of the bush and technology to the younger generation.

“I miss it if I don’t get out there enough.”

Nanofibre is a miniscule product, but a massive concept, and Neil Buunk tells Sun reporter Annabelle Latz how it is changing the medical and environmental world.

Nanofibre is used for air filtration, filtering water, reinforcement for composite materials, like fibreglass, and the production of scaffolds for skin grafts and scarless healing.

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“A newspaper that reduces its coverage of news important to its community is certain to reduce its readership as well

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John and Jan Wilson with Kirsty Fowler were

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day action. John was backing Cavalryman in the

big race. (More photos pg 18) Photo by Chris Tobin.

Carmel Myers, in hat, and Paula O'Donnell

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Carmel was backing Zabeelionaire and

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Once again Blenheim fails to grasp a podium placing in the sunshine stakes for 2012, and instead slips further down the leader board to fifth place.

In first place was Whakatane with 2602 hours followed by last year’s winner Nelson on 2584.

In third place was Lake Tekapo with 2562 hours, fourth place was Appleby with 2530 hours, and straggling behind was Blenheim with 2445.

On a positive note Blenheim’s sunshine hours have increased from 2011’s count of 2342 sunshine hours.

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Sun, sausage sizzle and good company make a great day out.

The sun and heat did not deter these He-Man competitors.

Axe-men in action during one of the chopping events. The gum boot throwing competition drew lots of spectators.

The boys racing to the finish for one of the

sack races.

Piggy back racing Hopai style.

The girls compete against the boys in the tug-o-war event.

Another fierce competition in the girls versus boys tug-o-war.

This sack racer shows how its done at the Hopai Sports day. This sack racer shows how its done at the Hopai Sports day.


By Emily ElliottThe weather co-operated on Saturday

for the event that has been running for a century.

According to the Pelorus Sound Sports Club president, Mike Gerard, the Hopai Sports Day went very well with a good turn out.

Around 600 adults turned up for the fun, family picnic and sports day held in the Pelorus Sound, as well as their children.

“It was a nice and comfortable crowd, everyone got stuck straight into it and got involved,” Mr Gerard said.

Mr Gerard said the well known ‘He Man, She Man’ race had the most entries ever; a race open to both men and women involving a swim and a hill run.

This year’s amount raised is not yet known, however Mr Gerard said approximately $2000 is given to charity each year.

“All the food disappeared pretty quickly, and the shop sold out.

“The ice creams were popular!”People from all around the country

came to compete for fun in the races and competitions, which Mr Gerard thinks is a great thing.

“We’ve got a good format going, we’ve found out what events people like doing and we’ve stuck with it,” he said about the plans for next year.

Sunny success for Hopai

Competitors straining to pull in the mens tug-o-war test.


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DAYLIGHT SAVING eNDS APRIL 1Top 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 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.

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ObituaryWith a love for business,

racing, rugby, a beer and

family, Les Hope was a well

known local identity.

Brewing

magicCreating tasty beer involves

a great process, and a bit of

magic too. David Nicholls shares

a word or two about making a

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ANZAC Parade moves

ANZAC Day parade moves to

Blenheim School this year, as

the clock tower at Seymour

Square proves too much of an

earthquake risk.

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Wednesday

February 22, 2012

New Friday edition

Sun goes

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Outlook for Today

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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The Blenheim Sun will publish twice weekly

starting on Friday March 9.

Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside see this

as an exciting time, to provide Marlborough

readers with a second edition as well as the

popular Wednesday paper.

Advertising support has continued to grow for

the Blenheim Sun over the last 12 months and

the demand from advertisers for a Friday paper

has been the driving force to go twice weekly.

Les says the encouragement and support from

major advertisers is just fantastic, particularly

in this economic climate.

However he believes the Marlborough public/

readers who have continued to support the Sun

paper is the main reason why it is so successful

for advertisers.

“We believe this move also shows our confi-

dence in the region,” says Les.

Last week the ABC Audit Bureau of NZ re-

leased its yearly newspaper circulation numbers.

“The Sun is now the number one circulated

newspaper in the region with 18701 copies,

this compared to the Marlborough Express

8077 ANC”

“The Express suffered another sizable de-

crease in circulation, similar to last year,” says

Les.“The new Friday Sun edition will be similar to

Wednesday, but with a few surprises,” he says.

TWICE ThE READ: The Blenheim Sun Publishers Les and Katrina Whiteside.

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CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor May 4, 2005

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For December 24, 2012

HENDERSON, Graham Bruere: On Jan-uary 2, 2013 suddenly, in Blenheim. Aged 81 years. Loved brother and brother-in-law of James Lyn and the late Marguerita (Rita) Henderson (Taradale), and respected uncle of Trudy Westergaard (Westport). A good friend to many. Messages to the Henderson Family, 183 Utopia Road, RD 2, Westport 7892. A service for Graham will be held in the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, 1.30pm on Wednesday January 9, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

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of New Zealand’s most successful and exciting wine companies, Delegat’s Wine Estate, the name behind the global phenomenon that is Oyster Bay.

We are recruiting for a permanent Fork Hoist Operator to join our team based at our Marlborough Winery on State Highway 63.

Activities will involve fork hoist operation including frequent barrel movements and some dry goods receival. Other duties around the cellar and winery could include maintenance of fork hoists, barrel cleaning, stock take and inventory and other minor cellar operations as required.

Applicants will need to be fork hoist certified with extensive fork hoist experience. A 'F' endorsement is preferred, although not essential. You must be energetic and a self-motivated performer with a positive attitude toward team work, quality standards and achieving targets.

Shift work and extended hours will be required over our harvest period and infrequently on other occasions.

If you wish to be part of a dynamic team, please apply through our website www.delegats.co.nz/careers or send a cover letter and CV to:

Delegat's Wine Estate PO Box 305, Blenheim.

MARLBOROUGH

Waiter/Waitress Wanted

Experience required for part-time postion.To apply please

Phone Matt 577 5188Chi Chi restaurant, 35 High Street, Blenheim

We have two permanent positions available:Window Cleaner – Full-time, Mon-Fri

No experience necessary - full training givenExperienced Cleaner – Part-time, Mon-FriMust have a mature attitude, able to work un-supervised and be well presented.Previous applicants need not apply.If you would like to join a vibrant, hardworking and professional team callLinda or Christian on 5728897

WindoW CLeaner & experienCed CLeaner required

LANGDALE, Gwennyth Charlotte (Gwen): On January 6, 2013 peacefully, at Wairau Hospital. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Hunt, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Beryl, and Christine. Loving Grandma of Scott, Aaron and Chris, and great Grandma of Ollie, Charlie and Beau. Messages to 24 Dawkins Place Blenheim 7201. At Gwen’s request a private service will be held.GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 www.sowmans.co.nz

public notice

Wither Hills Farm Park Completion of Aerial Weed Control Programme 2012

Users of the Wither Hills Farm Park are advised that aerial spraying for weed control is to recommence immediately.The weed areas to be sprayed are generally in the upper reaches of each catchment and from Cob Cottage Road to Taylor Pass Road.Activity is weather dependent and will usually be early morning until completed.Warning signs will be erected at the start of operations and will remain in place until completed. It is not intended to close access but it would be appreciated if users would restrict their activities tothe lower levels of each catchment until operations are finished.Inserted on behalf of Marlborough District Council

Property and Land Management Services LtdP O Box 751Blenheim 7240Phone 03 578 1733Fax 03 578 1797 [email protected]

1 Before and After school OSCAR supervisor. 25 hours per week 40 weeks a year, during school terms2 Holiday assistant 42.5 hours a week for up to 10 weeks in school

holidaysApplicants must be over 20 years of age, enjoy working with children, be energetic and enthusiastic. Training will be given.Come and join our friendly OSCAR staff.For job description and application form contact the OSCAR Coordinator:

Bread of Life Centre, 14B Stephenson St, Ph 578 1355 ext 4

Email:[email protected] close 4.00pm,

Thursday 18th January 2013

OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation)Two positions

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LandlordsWe always require flats and houses for waiting tenants.

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PLEASE HELP Lost One thick blue wallet attached to a little clip. I would appreciate it's return as it's got all my ID in it. Either to the Police Station or 51 Girling avenue. If found. $5.00 reward offered.

lostBALLET Summer School. 5 days 21st - 25th January all ages and levels welcome. Contact Gemma: 0273921190 email: [email protected]

1 BEDROOM, sunny unit, 1Km from town. Close to shops, semi furnished, 1/93 Wai-kawa Rd, $160P/W Phone Liz:(03) 5423219 or 021617261

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work wanted32 YEAR oLD female just moved to Blenheim own transport looking for work in the deli or butchery trade, C.V provided, hard worker always prompt and on time. Phone Natalie 027 502 011.

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However, Marlburians can now forget endless, pointless scrubbing, as Blenheim locals Darryl and Cecilia Norman have just started up GroutPro (Marlborough) Ltd. They are part of a team of franchisees throughout New Zealand and Australia.

“GroutPro is the only business in New Zealand specialising in tile and grout restoration and we offer a cost effective solution to making your tiles and grout look brand new again” says Darryl and Cecilia. “It costs only a small proportion of the price to restore tiles than to replace them”.

“We are delighted to be able to offer the people of Marlborough this unique service. Our previous experience in the flooring industry combined with intensive GroutPro training has provided us with a good grounding with which to start our new venture.

One of the biggest drawcards for us was to be able to see what a huge difference our services can make to the appearance of tiled areas in a home.”

Their product range and services include a breathable, topical sealer called Colourseal, unique in New Zealand, which repels dirt, oils and water and will prevent your grout from restaining for up to 15 years. This is applied to grout lines after a deep and thorough clean with specialist products and equipment and offers a range of 89 different colours.

“It looks fantastic once it is applied, truly making your grout lines look like new again and as it repels dirt and oils – no more scrubbing!!!” If you are building a new home with tiled areas, Coloursealing the grout as part of the build finish is high recommended.

If you are selling your home and want to give all the tiled areas a like new appearance, give Darryl and Cecilia a call. Fabulous kitchens and bathrooms sell houses and the GroutProl process could increase the value of your home and help you clinch the deal!

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Sheffield StreetRiverlands Estate

Blenheim

Ph 578 9590

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

• 5 grades of bark• compost & soil conditioner• pungas • peastraw• bricks• cream pebble• white chip• screened topsoil• firewood • coal• trailer hire• wine barrels

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GATES

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ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH

POWDERCOATING

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ELECTRICAL

We service all Commercial Kitchen & Laundry equipment. Local agent for Starline Dishwashers.

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PAINTER

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For all painting and decorating needs

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Call us today to book your free measure and quote or visit our showroom for great

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CARPET CLEANING

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Applications close 12 noon, 14th January 2013. Inquiries to the Principal: phone 03 520 8456.

Application packs are available on request from the Principal’s secretary;

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Protective Security Offi cer – Waihopai Vacancy 13/1The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking a Security Offi cer to join our professional and friendly security team at Waihopai Station. The Bureau is part of the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Community and applicants must be New Zealand citizens. The successful applicant will need to be able to obtain a security clearance.

You will have a clean driver’s licence and a working knowledge of Windows based PC systems. Good written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Ideally you will have had practical experience in the New Zealand security industry. An NZQA (Security) qualifi cation is desirable. A current fi rst aid certifi cate is desirable.

The position will involve shift work.

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

Handperson/Driver – WaihopaiVacancy 13/2The Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking a Handyperson/Driver to join our friendly team at our Waihopai Station. The Bureau is part of the New Zealand Security and Intelligence Community and applicants must be New Zealand citizens. The successful applicant will need to be able to obtain a security clearance.

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

Desirable skills and experience required for this position are:

• A clean and valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence (additional licences such as Class P are not essential, but would be an advantage)

• Experience in transporting people in a professional and safe manner• Competency in a variety of hand skills, e.g. carpentry, use of power tools etc• Vehicle maintenance skills• Experience with tractors - lawn mowing, spraying, gardening• Stores/logistic experience• A working knowledge of Windows based PC systems• Good written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

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

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

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

GCSB promotes a policy of equal employment opportunities.

Applications close Friday, 25 January 2013 at 3.00pm.

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19SunThe Sun sport

Dust off those running/walking shoes. The St Clair and AvantiPlus 5km Summer Running Series begins in Blenheim next Tuesday.

The event will run each Tuesday until April 2. Start from the Taylor River fountain, 6 Symon St, $5 entry fee.

Start times: 5.30pm walkers and hybrids; 5.45 runners.

Summer running

inbriefSport

Seeking no 4

open top SeedSDefending champions Novak Djoko-

vic and Victoria Azarenka have been confirmed as the top seeds for tennis’ Australian Open starting next week.

David Ferrer took the No. 4 seeding - behind Djokovic, Roger Federer and US Open champion Andy Murray - to replace fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who has withdrawn due to injury.

On the women’s side, Azarenka is fol-lowed by French Open champion Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, the reigning Wimbledon, Olympic and US Open champion

Heineken Open top seed David Ferrer says it will be a “dream” to win the tournament again this year and equal the feat of Australian great Roy Emerson.

Ferrer has won this Auckland tourna-ment three times, including the past two years. Success again will mean only he and Emerson would have won the tournament for three successive years and four times overall.

“Of course, if I win here, it is going to be a dream for me,” said Ferrer, who will play his first match at the open today against either Benoit Paire or Yen-Hsun Lu.

New Zealand’s Paralympic champion skier Adam Hall has made a strong start to his 2013 campaign by winning three gold medals at a major event in the United States.

He won two Super G races and the slalom at the Winter Park Open in Colorado.

Hall, 24, uses the facilities as his North American training base and looked at home with a series of dominant displays.

He won the first Super G, the US nation-als, by a 4.87sec margin and upped the ante in the following Nor-Am race to win by 6.19sec.

paralympian in form


By Chris Tobin Up and coming cyclist Blenheim’s Callum

Saunders says he gained “huge experience” competing against Olympians at the Canter-bury Track Cycling Carnival in Christchurch at the weekend.

Saunders and Quinn Karwowski, also of Blenheim, took on some of the ‘big boys’ of New Zealand cycling and did extremely well.

Saunders, 17, finished third in the keirin behind Olympians Eddie Dawkins and Simon van Velthooven, the bronze medallist in this event at the London Olympics last year.

“It was the first time I’d been with them on a bike let alone met them,” Saunders said of competing against the Olympians.

“I tried to keep a level head and just treated it like another under 19 race.

“On the bike we’re all competitors but they were gracious and humble to us.

“I was really happy with the way I per-formed.”

Saunders placed third in the 450m sprint also behind van Velthooven and another high achieving junior, Dylan Kennett, of Waimate, an under 19 Oceania champion and world junior silver medallist.

“I was pushing to get another place in that,” said Saunders. “Quinn (Karwowski) was fourth, just behind me.”

Cycling officials in Christchurch said the carnival was the best staged in the city with

some world class riding setting the velodrome at Denton Oval alight. Other Olympians who competed were Marc Ryan, Shane Archbold and Natasha Hansen.

Van Velthooven set a sizzling new track record of 59.727sec for the 1000m sprint.

Both Saunders and Karwowski are focussing now on the Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney which begins on January 16.

“The cycling carnival in Christchurch was a nice boost for me going into that,” said Saunders.

It is going to be an action-packed time for the young cyclists in the coming weeks.

Following the Olympic festival they travel to Invercargill for the track nationals.

Taking on cycling’s ‘big boys’

The King and Queen of the Withers race is a gruelling event but it did not deter a big field turning out last Saturday.

A record field of 88 runners, 44 runner/walkers and 22 walkers faced the starter, among them John Bush, aged 81.

Bush competed in the walking section and the grinding hill climbs did not faze him as he completed the 10km course in 2hrs 5mins 45secs.

He was not the oldest starter – that was Ernie Berry, 83, who withdrew after cover-ing approximately a quarter of the course.

Top honours and the king and queen titles went to Ian Thomas and Megan Craig. Veteran runner Thomas ran the course in 44min10sec.

Robbie Barnes was just over a minute back in second, thirty seconds ahead of Fergus Were.

Professional squash player Craig led home the women in 48.36 followed by Annabelle Latz (51.55) and Sophie Parker (52.07).

Other results: 1st veteran woman, Almuth Waechter (53:58); 1st junior woman, Jess Barnes (56:08);

1st junior man, Leathan Landon-Lane (54:50).

Richard McCallum and Judith Hyndman took the men’s and women’s walking titles respectively.

The Marathon Farms team of Robbie

Barnes, Jess Barnes and Nick Pope won the business house team event for the second year running with a combined time of 2:37:27, 10 seconds quicker than last year.

Dave and Julie Grono took the married couples title with a time of 1:59:17 edging out a record field of eleven other couples teams contesting the event.

Record field for Withers event

Callum Saunders takes the pace at the Canterbury Cycying festivalPhoto: Bruce Wilson Photography

right - rostrum finish:Callum Saunders on ther ostrum after placing third in the keirin behind olympians eddie dawkins (middle) and Simon van Velthooven; the bronze medallist in this event at the london olympics last year. Photo: Bruce Wilson Photography

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen will today be unveiled as the new coach of Major League Soccer club Toronto FC, according to a report in Canada.

Toronto is set to shake up its coaching staff, bringing in the veteran New Zealand defender to replace Paul Mariner as head coach.

The Canadian Press said it had “confirmed” the signing, a move designed to turn around a team that finished with a franchise-worst 5-21-8 record last season.

The club has scheduled a news conference for this morning (NZT) to make what it called a “major announcement”.

Nelsen, 35, has been playing for Queen’s Park Rang-ers in the English Premier League, but manager Harry Redknapp confirmed at the weekend that the defender had been offered a coaching job in North America.

Nelsen used to play for current Toronto president and general manager Kevin Payne at DC United in the MLS, before he signed with Blackburn Rovers in 2005.

Nelsen to coach in Canada

professional squash player Craig took home the title of Queen of the Withers last Saturday.

all Whites captain ryan nelsen

Lionel Messi, 25, was named the world’s best football player for the fourth time in a row after a year in which he finally produced his best form for Argentina as well as Barcelona.

Messi was handed the Fifa Ballon D’Or award after a typically cheesy ceremony which featured a performance from a giant dancing armadillo named Fuleco, the mascot for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cris-tiano Ronaldo, winner in 2008, finished runner-up behind Messi for the third time and Messi’s Barcelona team mate Andres Iniesta was third.

meSSi named no1 again


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For the last four years, four-wheel drive enthusiasts from as far away as Germany have taken up the opportunity to travel through the spectacular high country Clarence Reserve near Kaikoura.

This scenic and remote part of the Ka Whata Tu O Rakahouia Conservation Park is open to members of the public for the next five weekends.

“The Clarence Valley offers spectacular views and amazing rock formations but the 4WD road is challenging even at the best of times” said Department of Conservation Ranger Shelly Sidley .

“But for those who enjoy a good driving challenge, the incredible vistas, craggy slopes,

pinnacles, alpine plant communities and the raging Clarence River make it an opportunity not to be missed.”

The weekends the reserve will be open for 4WD access are January 11-13, January 18-20, January 25-27, February 1-3, and February 8-10 weather permitting.

Gates are open from 12pm – 5pm on Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

An alternative is to tag along with the Marlborough 4WD Club on January 26 and 27. They have spaces in their vehicles for passengers to ride along.

“By hitching a ride with the 4WD club, people can enjoy the incredible vistas, craggy

slopes, pinnacles, and the raging Clarence River without having to drive or even own a 4WD.”

To book a seat with the Marlborough 4WD Club, contact the Department of Conservation South Marlborough office on 03 572 9100. Seats are limited.

DOC staff monitor weather closely prior to each scheduled 4WD weekend to determine whether it can go ahead or if the forecast

weather conditions will warrant closure of the access road.

People planning to make the trip can check if it is on by calling DOC at the above number a day or two beforehand.

There are several huts within the reserve, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is also available.

Hunting is not permitted during 4WD weekends.

Offroad enthusiasts gear up for Clarence Reserve opening

Travelling through the scenic Clarence Reserve. Photo supplied.

The historic Black Spur hut in the Clarence Reserve. Photo supplied.

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