30 december blenheim sun

Wednesday• h o l i d ay i s s u e •

By Celeste AlexanderFor those who love fireworks,

this year’s New Year celebrations will not disappoint.

The Ignite Picton and Blenheim events have been organised by Marlborough 4 Fun this year, and the company they have contracted to deliver the fireworks displays is aiming high, higher than previous years.

Continued page 2

Ready to rock2016

December 30, 2015

Call for your free in-home consultation:0800 SOLATUBE (765 288)www.SOLATUBE.CO.nz

Light up your dark rooms with Solatube Daylighting Systems!

See you at the Marlborough Home & Garden show! Enter the show prize draw to win $3000 worth of Solatube Daylighting System products + installation in your home! Visit us on stand #114 and see how Solatube Daylighting Systems can light up your home this winter.

Marlborough Home & GardenShow on 4,5,6 July at Marlb. Lines Stadium. Call for your free in-home consultation:

0800 SOLATUBE (765 288)www.SOLATUBE.CO.nz

Light up your dark rooms with Solatube Daylighting Systems!

See you at the Marlborough Home & Garden show! Enter the show prize draw to win $3000 worth of Solatube Daylighting System products + installation in your home! Visit us on stand #114 and see how Solatube Daylighting Systems can light up your home this winter.

Marlborough Home & GardenShow on 4,5,6 July at Marlb. Lines Stadium.

Bring daylight into your home

0800 SOLATUBE (765 288)

Corner Hutcheson & Parker Streets, Blenheim | 03 578 4719

Our skilled professionals use modern technology to create plaques and headstones that are unique, personal and provide a lasting memorial for your loved one. We also undertake reconditioning of existing headstones and reconstruction of historical gravesites across the Marlborough region.

As Registered Monumental Masons we can create the perfect memorial for your loved one.

www.sowmans.co.nz

2 Wednesday December 30, 2015 SunThe

How to reach us

Telephone(03) 5777-868E-mail [email protected]@blenheimsun.co.nz

[email protected]

Address 72 High St, BlenheimP.O.Box 634 Blenheim

Fax (03) 5777-863www.blenheimsun.co.nz

Katrina Whiteside

Les Whiteside

The Sun 18,535 copies.

The largest circulating

newspaper in Marlborough.

TWICE WEEKLY

Bigger bangs for New Year

PRE-PLAN YOUR FUNERAL TODAYPre-planning your funeral needn’t be stressful. Whether traditional or

contemporary a memorable funeral is affordable at Geoffrey T Sowman. Expert funeral planners the qualified and caring Sowman’s team can

guide you through the pre-planning stages, taking care of all the details so the service is everything you’d like it to be.

Visit our restaurant and cellar door.Mediteranean inspired menu matched perfectly with Highfield and terraVin wines. taste new release and special cellar release wines.

open for lunch 11.30am - 4pm everyday. Join us for brunch every sunday from January 10th 9am - 11am.

Group bookings for dinner are welcome.

available for functions and weddings.

We are closed christmas day & Boxing day, open all new Years Weekend.

27 Brookby Road | ph 572-9244 ext 1. [email protected]

Continued from page 1Marlborough 4 Fun chief ex-

ecutive Katrina Lange says the company they are working with is Night Owls, operated by Peter Owls who has worked with the organisation and the Picton Mari-time Festival in the past.

Peter will launch the fireworks in Picton from a barge that will be further out from the foreshore, and in Blenheim from the Taylor River bank.

“This allows us to have bigger

displays and to go higher, so people will still see them from the centre of town.

He’s very experienced and has always done a great job for us so I am really looking forward to see-ing what he delivers,” Katrina says.

Ignite Blenheim will kick off at 8pm at the Liz Davidson Square with bands Rockova followed by Watt 4.

Ignite Picton will have plenty of early evening entertainment for families with inflatables, face

painting, stalls and Mr Whippy between 7pm and 9pm.

Bands Onestep and A Minor Thing will perform from 7pm as well as the Diamond Divas who will MC the event and entertain the crowds throughout the even-ing.

Diamond Divas featured on New Zealand’s Got Talent and are the daughters of NZ entertainer Frankie Stevens.

“We have connections to Frankie through past events so we are

excited to have Diamond Divas as a part of our celebrations.

“They are really fun and vibrant and will add to the party atmos-phere,” Katrina says.

Both Blenheim and Picton will have security to enforce the strict alcohol ban in place for the even-ing, to ensure everyone has an enjoyable time.

Celebrating the beginning of 2016 will be the fireworks displays which will fire off after the clock strikes midnight.

There are many beautiful, tranquil campsites throughout Marlborough, from the Moles-worth Station through to the Marlborough Sounds.

Here are just a few popular campsites, some of which have camping fees.

For more campsites, access and fees visit www.doc.govt.nz

Aussie Bay campsiteA tranquil setting beside the

sea, with a range of activities nearby including walking and mountain biking on the Queen Charlotte Track.

Off Queen Charlotte Drive in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 15 km from Picton. Near Momorangi Bay. Sealed road is narrow and winding.

Access by steep driveway, tight turning for long vehicles. OK for motorhomes up to 7 metres.

Butchers Flat campsiteThis grassy, flat camping area

was once a gold mining area

and is great for picnicking or swimming.

You’ll also find walking and mountain biking opportunities nearby.

Picnic, swim or fish in the Wakamarina River and walk or mountain bike on the nearby Doom or Wakamarina Tracks.

There are high, unfenced cliffs at this campsite, so children need to be supervised. Toilets are wheelchair accessible, with assistance.

Turn off SH 6 into Wakama-rina Road at Canvastown and follow 15 km to end.

French Pass campsiteGateway to Rangitoto ki te

Tonga/D’Urville Island; watch the waters moving through Te Aumiti/French Pass.

This scenic camp is a great base for boating, fishing, swim-ming and kayaking.

Turn off SH 6 north of Rai Valley into Ronga Road which becomes Croisilles-French Pass Rd. Follow to the end,

approximately 70 km.Momorangi Bay campsiteA north-facing family

campsite beside a sheltered bay, popular for swimming,

boating and fishing; short walk and glow-worm grotto on site.

13 km from Picton or 17 km from Havelock along

Queen Charlotte Drive, on the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound.

Beautiful campsites in Marlborough

SunThe 3Wednesday December 30, 2015

inbriefHopai Sports a fun filled day

Amuse kids in PictonNeed to get the kids out of the house?Take them to Picton during the holidays and enjoy the attractions on the Foreshore.The popular Rail and Sail will be open everyday of the school holidays from 11am to 4pm, weather permitting, but closed Christmas Day.The Edwin Fox Maritime Museum will also have various family friendly activities over the holidays.

Country MusicThe Annual Country Music Awards will celebrate 25 years with this years show.Auditions are from 8am to 5pm Saturday 16 January & Sunday 17 January with the Rock n Roll section on the Saturday night.More than 230 entries with contestants travelling from all over New Zealand.Floorpride Civic Centre will be this years venue.

Markets galoreMarlborough’s two markets will be open during the holidays. The Artisan Market will be open on January 6 and Saturday morning (weather dependant). 9am to 1pm, Wynen Street Carpark.Farmers Market will open on Sundays, Januar y 3 and 10 at The A & P Showgrounds on Maxwell Rd.

This year’s Hopai Sports Day will be held on Saturday January 2, 2016 and promises a day filled with fun for the whole family to enjoy.

It’s an annual tradition for families to attend the sports day and picnic which has been held since 1920.

It’s an old fashioned family day out for everyone to enjoy. The traditional method of transport to the sports is by boat.

You are now also able to drive there, setting off from either Picton or Havelock, turn off at Linkwater, follow the Ke-nepuru Road until you get to the Nopera Bay Golf Course.

Just after that, turn right up the Crail Bay Road and follow the signs.

The children from the school have painted signs that are put up just before the sports. “Follow your nose” is the message.

Bring along a picnic lunch, the swim suits, deck chairs, sunshade, suntan lotion and get ready to participate or just be a spectator.

Just in case the weather changes, bring along some warm clothes as well. So, if joining in the races isn’t what you want to do, just come along and cheer everyone else on.

The Hopai committee run a small shop for the essential sweets, cold drinks and ice-creams.

A sausage sizzle caters for those who didn’t bring their lunch.

A small entry fee is charged and the

profits from the day are given away to local charities each year.

Two big events on the day are the hotly contested Hopai He Man race, which is open to women, men and teams, compris-ing of a swim and a long hill run, and the tug-of-war.

Teams have come back repeatedly to defend their titles from the previous year, and sometimes years.

Children’s races include the tree-legged race, egg and spoon, sack races and run-ning races. Grandmother and grandfather races never lack for entrants, neither do the married women and mens races.

The boat races kick off when the tides are suitable and lifejackets are compul-sory.

Admission is $5 and children 12 years and under are free. RIGHT: The children’s Tug ‘O’ War is a popular event at the Hopai Sports event.BELOW: Sack races at the Hopai Sports event.

by Jacob PageThe success of the first The

Picton PowerHouse Night Mar-ket in December means it is full steam ahead for fortnightly Thursday night markets in Picton over the summer.

Held every second Thursday over January and February from 5pm till 9pm at the Picton Power-

House Maritime Heritage Reserve at 8 Wairau Road, Picton.

The first one will be held on Thursday January 7.

One of the event organisers, Jessie-Lee Fishburn, says Thurs-day was the best option.

“After speaking with people in the community as well as stall holders it was decided Thursday

was the best night because it allowed stall holders to do all the other markets in Blenheim.

“We know other areas around New Zealand have tried night mar-kets so it was time Marlborough had one and what better spot than Picton.

Jessie-Lee says buskers were encouraged to come along.

“We feel the buskers really add to the atmosphere on the night.”

She says the December night market was a success which showed there was a desire for a summer night market.

“Back in December it was quite a drizzly night so perhaps with some better weather we’ll get even more people.”

Picton night markets a go for summer

Picton Cinemas

@ EcoWorld Picton AquariumP: 573 6030 | www.pictoncinemas.co.nz

Daily Thurs 31 Dec to Wed 6 Jan.The Good Dinosaur (PG) new -

Daily 10am 1.15pm Thur.10am 11.45am 1.15pm

Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie (G) new

Fri-Wed 11.45am 3.15pm

Alvin & the Chipmunks The Road Chip (PG) 9.30am 1.30pm

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (M) 11am 3pm 5.15pm 7pm 7.30pm

Goosebumps (PG)Fri-Wed 5.15pm Thurs 3.15pm 5.15pm

Youth (M) 1.30pm 5.15pm 7.15pm

Exhibition: The Impressionists (E) 11.45am 3.30pm

Experimenter (M) 10am

Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim • www.alehouseblenheim.co.nz10 Different Speight’S beerS on tap

Let our courtesy van get you home safely

OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 8AM TIL LATEFOR COFFEE, BREKKY, LUNCH,

AND DINNER

Wishing all our mates a happy,

safe, and prosperous neW year.

4 SunTheWednesday December 30, 2015

cmyk:34/10/100/0

PMS:4625C

Asian Fusion ExperienceOur customers have spoken

and we have listened.

We now have a

NEW MENUwith more options.

17a Maxwell Road | Blenheim | ph 03 578 4887Open 7 days for lunch and dinner

Dine in or takeaway

Sun Business Update

New menu set to delightSince the open ing of the

Lemong r a ss re s t au r a nt on Maxwell Road, diners have enjoyed the cleverly designed menu that showcases the very best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

Owners Bu-nga Kraitaitong and Nut t av ut Rodsienglum have strived hard to provide a memorable exper ience for all their customers and have welcomed feedback since day one.

“It’s our aim for all our customers to have great service and food they will remember, and if there is something they want that isn’t offered, we are happy to hear their suggestions,” Bu-nga says.

As a result of the feedback, Lemongrass has made some special adjustments to its menu, as well as introducing some brand new dishes designed by the chefs.

“Some of our customers have sa id they would l i ke more vegetable and noodle dishes, so we have introduced more to the

menu.“We have also decided to make

the menu even more affordable for our customers.

“Normally we serve rice with each dish, but some customers prefer not to have any. So now we serve a small amount of rice and if customers like they can order more.

“This has enabled us to lower the prices,” she says.

In addition to these changes, Lemongrass is proud to introduce

some new additions.One new dish which is sure to

please is the Thai Curry Custard which is served in a young coconut.

“This is definitely a dish people should try, it’s new and has a beautiful presentation,” Bu-nga says.

Lemongrass will continue to be open throughout the holidays, with the exceptions of Christmas and Boxing Days when it will be closed.

Lemongrass chefs and staff.

One of Marlborough’s longest-es-tablished wineries, Whitehaven Wine Company, is celebrating the export of its one millionth case of wine to the USA with a big Christmas gift for Marlborough – a 10-year sponsor-ship package for the new ASB Civic Theatre.

Whitehaven managing director Sue White says the million case milestone was such a big achievement for her family winery that she wanted to share the success with the region.

“We’re proudly Marlborough – we use only Marlborough grapes and we process everything here in Marlborough – and we value the fact that we can market our wines as genuinely Marlborough.

“That authenticity is vital to us and I am pleased to be able to give something

back to this region for the privilege of being able to use Marlborough’s great attributes in marketing our wine in the United States,” she said.

A long-time supporter of theatre events in Marlborough, Sue has pledged sponsorship of the function room in the new theatre overlooking the Taylor River. It will be named the Whitehaven Wine Room.

“I’m especially pleased to be able to support the theatre knowing that it’s going to be used by so many groups in our community.”

Sue and her late husband Greg es-tablished Renwick-based Whitehaven Winery in 1994.

Whitehaven’s distribution agreement with North American liquor giant E & J Gallo enabled the winery to become one of the first New Zealand wineries

to penetrate the US market. The first year’s shipment to the

United States was 5000 cases in 2004.By 2010 when the NZ government

began actively promoting NZ wine exports to the US, Whitehaven had already become the favourite New Zealand wine being poured for Ameri-can consumers.

“The North American consumer took some time to understand Sau-vignon Blanc and I’m proud that Whitehaven played a significant part in paving the way for this variety in the US,” says Sue White.

Today, the winery concentrates on ex-porting its award-winning Sauvignon Blanc to the US, but Whitehaven was also an early exporter of Marlborough Pinot Noir, picking up its first US medal for its pinot a decade ago.

Whitehaven signs on for 10 years

71 Market St BlenheiM

W h e n o n ly t h e b e s t W i l l d o !

Quality-Comfort Only $89.95

AliciaBlack-Blue, Grey-Fuschia

& Black for school

$20 OFFwith this couponwhile stocks last

✃ Blenheim people are using the new red and yellow wheelie bins as intended but in Picton the bins have been used for household rubbish – not what they are intended for.

The big bright bins are a Council experi-ment in public place recycling; recyclables like plastic bottles, glass, cans and card-board go into the yellow bins and the red bins are for other waste like food scraps.

The Council is aware that, in other parts of the country, public place recycling has met with mixed success with some people not interested in using the correct bins for materials.

“Although there has been some very

positive feedback from both Blenheim and Picton, we’ve also discovered that people are dumping household rubbish in Picton in the foreshore bins – and that is not what these bins are designed to take,” says Council spokesman Stephen Rooney.

“For example, someone dumped a large packaging carton for a household appli-ance that was far bigger than the bins. There’ve also been plastic bags full of rubbish dumped nearby and recyclables tossed on the ground rather than put in the bin. Disappointingly, it does suggest a lack of interest in the concept.”

Stephen says the bins are being checked every day and emptied regularly.

He said the new bins were intended for the use of people out walking or enjoying the foreshore and were not receptacles for household overflow.

Picton has a kerbside collection service and the red and yellow bins are not there to replace that service.

Commercial waste for recycling is ac-cepted at the transfer station at no charge, as is household recycling and there’s a big new recycling bin in place, near the Coathanger Bridge at the Picton marina, for boaties coming in from the Sounds needing to dump household rubbish.

The public place recycling trial is due to run until February next year.

Use the red and yellow binsbut not for household rubbish

Sue White has made a contribution to Marlborough’s future.

6 SunThe

Got an important issue to share with Marlborough?Text your thoughts to:

027 242 5266

txt talk

SunThe

77 Market Street, Blenheim

Welcome to the Telecom Business Hub created for local businessesOur job is to get to know your business and recommend the right calling plans, broadband and mobile solutions to help your business succeed. And what’s more our advice to you is FREE.

Call us Today 0800 482 [email protected]

Local just like you

business hubMarlborough

TPM

3358

Welcome to Spark Business created for local businesses

Special thank youA very special thank you to the truly honest person who handed my money cards in at the Warehouse. Your act is especially appreciated by this grateful pensioner.

We welcome your texts on 027 242 5266.

Limit to 70 words please.Name supplied please. We reserve the right to publish at our discretion.Please note the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Sun management.

txt talk of the week

Town centre looks awesomeNew planter boxes around town - wow! They look awesome. What an improvement.

Love the town centre tree looks so good.Well done to everyone who ordered it.

Wednesday December 30, 2015

Save 6¢ per litre* automatically with your SmartFuel Card at Caltex Main Street!

Free cards available instore.

*$40 minimum fuelpurchase requiredPhone: (03) 578 2200 • 26 Main Street, Blenheim • Proud to be locally owned and operated

• FOOD • FUEL• COFFEE

• LPG BOTTLE SWAP

Plus everything else you need to enjoy the

journey CONVENIENCE STORE

(Inside Caltex Main Street)

Poor customer serviceI waited for five to ten minutes in a main stream retailer before I was finally served and told I cannot buy or order the product from that store that I was after. Is it any wonder retail stores are dying when poor service like this prevails?Off to the internet I go and I’ll employ some-one else in a different NZ town/city.

Forum?Why do people refer to Market Place as the Forum?The Forum is the adjacent two story building.

Late night shopping Thursday 17thI heard so many people commenting that day around town - “is there something on in the forum?” Pity the public aren’t told about it and you retailers would likely get a better turnout...

Xfoliate staff lovelyWhat lovely staff at Xfoliate.It really is a pleasure to go there. And private too, unlike some places. Thanks guys

Christmas lights What a fantastic sight driving around town last Wed night.... Seymour Square - wow, Queen & Market St, The Forum - it brought joy to ones heart. Well done council for bringing back some Christmas cheer to the town.

Christmas treeI am saddened at Xmas Trees Comments..The Tree is beautiful, the town looks great.We live in an amazing place.I feel blessed to be part of this town and I show gratitude each and every day. Grateful.

Wage increase You’re exactly right on the money! So to speak... Government gets another tidy pay rise and the poor still have to line up on the street corner to get food, bit like Germany in the 30s when Hitler took council, National Socialist Dictator-ship control all over again! Only the wealthy who vote for their great leader will rise above poverty while the rest have to fight for scraps!No pay rise for me this year and it’s the first time in my working life not to get one and still everything goes up in price, come on John Key put the people first not your guiltless words of wisdom!

Well done FarmersFor years Farmers department store had the worst reputation for service everybody hated shopping there. BUT now I have to say they are awesome, properly the best in town. Well done to you all, love shopping with you and also the girls at Stevens are just as nice .

Not viable....It was written in the local paper months ago that Kmart have been told Blenheim don’t want them.That’s not the people I’m afraid....I’ve never heard such a load of trollop of why people don’t shop in town.If there were decent shops they would, offering good prices....things here are very expensive....If there were local shops, money would stay local....

Time for water meters?With this region being in constant drought surely it is time to introduce water meters? This policy would put a true value on water and aid water conservation. Feedback welcome but in the meantime enjoy your freshly filled swimming pool, washed car and watered garden. Best wishes Rob the greenie.

Parking in Blenheim.....Blenheim council should take a page out of Nelsons strategy.Free parking in town which has been extended further.My friend says the town is BUZZING....people from Blenheim over there doing CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, CLOTHES SHOP-PING....Honestly whoever runs Blenheim need to get savvy....freshen up, wake up.

WOW Hilton Place well done. Absolutely stunning.

Brill serviceI’d like to thank the fun-lovin ladies at Cher-ubs Childrenswear for the fab service. And kudos to the stylish great-grandmama in there who sung jingle bells rock to my little one!

Use the cycle laneWho were the two lycra clad morons cycling over the Grove Rd bridge in traffic when there’s a separate cycle lane over the bridge?Was dangerous.

Spirit of ChristmasTook the jet ski down to the blenheim rowing club. A very colourful xmas tree down there. Good to see people getting into the spirit of xmas.

Gift wrapping service?Would have been nice to see somewhere offering a gift wrapping service around town. For a donation to a charity maybe? Perhaps Farmers in exchange for the Hospice donation that we keep getting asked for every purchase...

Some boring peopleThe Wairau Valley is far from boring, only some people in it are boring because they can’t find anything to do.

More staff pleaseHey KFC get the gorse out of your pockets and put more staff on.

Xmas tree in forum -Awesome.Gardens at Seymour and Pollard Park - Awe-some. A big thanks to all the hard workers who cre-ated them all. Happy new year.

WE DELIVER TO YOU - PHONE 579 4568 NOW!!We have mobile eftpos

Deliveries in Blenheim 12pm - 8pm $4 in town, $7 out of town

Great food, great price!

24 Scott St, Blenheim


CAMPING SORTEDProps not included

CAMPING EQUIPMENT*20% OFF ALL

* If you find a lower price on an identical stocked product locally we will beat it by 15%. If you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store or Mitre 10 website we’ll match that price. Excludes trade and special quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The in-store price may be lower than that advertised.

Marlborough174-186 Alabama Road, Blenheim Phone: 520 6600

Opening HoursMonday - Friday: 7.00am - 6.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9.00am - 6.00pm

facebook.com/marlboroughmega

Available from Wednesday 30th December 2015 until Monday 29th February 2016. *Floor stock only. While stocks last.

SAVE $1.60

now $638EXCLUSIVENumber 8Slim ChairDurable powder-coated steel. Oxford fabric with water resisting coating. Includes cup holder and carry bag.268775

SAVE $2

now $799KiwiSolar Camp ShowerHot water from the sun. Lightweight and compact for camping. 20 litre.268834

SAVE $14

now $5598GerberMulti-tool PliersSpring loaded pliers. Open frame design. Includes 12 components.269084

SAVE $15

now $5999GasmateDeluxe 2 Burner Portable Butane StovePressure sensing safety shut-off device. Stainless steel cooktop. Uses bayonet canister. Piezo ignition.185050

SAVE $16

now $6398EXCLUSIVENumber 8Ezee Original Sun ShelterEzee snap lock design mechanism. Zip up for privacy. Convenient carry bag included. H: 2000mm, W: 2000mm, D: 1300mm.268764

SAVE $20

now $7998EXCLUSIVEBestwayQueen Premium Flocked AirbedQuick inflation with screw valve. Sturdy coil beam construction. Built in pillow and pump. H: 220mm, W: 1520mm, L: 2030mm.182989

SAVE $21.80

now $8720Portable ToiletMain tank made from strong, high density polyethylene. Provides up to 50 flushes.20 litre268797

SAVE $39

now $90GREAT VALUELounger Slim ChairPadded for comfort with magazine holder.202118

SAVE $23.80

now $9520RubbermaidChilly BinStain and odour resistant, easy to clean liner. 47.3 litre.268798

SAVE $119.80

now $47920GasmateVertical 3 Way Portable Fridge42 litre.183000

now $7120

EXCLUSIVENumber 8Shower TentSingle room privacy cubicle. Ventilation panels for airflow. Hanging point for shower.H:2100mm, W: 1200mm, L: 1200mm.268849

SAVE $17.80

now $23920

GasmateRangerPortable Gas BBQCan be used with or without the stand. Vitreous enamel finish. With non stick hotplate and high profile hood.202319

SAVE $59.80

now $7998

EXCLUSIVENumber 8Ranger4 Person Tent2 room and extended vestibule. Handy internal accessory pockets.1500mm water rating. H: 1100mm, W: 1650mm, L: 3000mm.268817

SAVE $20


Q: Where is your favourite holiday spot in Marlborough and your 2016 New Years resolution?

Scott McDermid Blenheim Toyota

Favourite spot is virtu-ally anywhere down the Marlborough Sounds.No NY’s resolution yet – got to get to the end of this year first!

Mark WheelerMDC CEO

Anywhere in the Sounds where you can bike, run or swim.Do a great job, stay healthy and enjoy quality time with my wife, family and friends.

Katrina WhitesideThe SunBecks Bay and Governers Bay a short trip from Picton.New Years resolution to spend more time with my extended family and enjoy life to the fullest.

Wayne HegartyMarlborough Boys

Lloyd BushGeoffrey T Sowman

My favourite holiday spot would be anywhere close to the sea I can park the caravan up with the family. A new years resolution would be get on my mountain bike more.

Mark ElkingtonPAKnSAVE

Anywhere in the Sounds.Haven’t thought that far ahead – still trying to get through this year.

Sun Some of our well known Marlburians share their thoughts

Looking back at sportsports talk By Jacob Page

It’s that time of the year again when we all pause and have a look back at what was a fantastic year in New Zealand and Marlborough sport.

Highlights from a provincial perspec-tive have to include Sophie McKenzie’s back-to-back world championship light weight double victory.

I know many felt a little deflated when she was named Marlborough Sports Person of the Year for a second straight time but you cannot argue with being a world champion.

Georgia Catterick’s emergence into the Bike New Zealand squad.

This was a phenomenal effort and the first in many steps to what promises to be an exciting career for the teenager.

Ben Wheeler’s effort to make the Black Caps one-day cricket squad was a big moment.

This is my claim for fame having happily filled numbers for a Celtic third grade team which included Ben in 2004.

Here’s hoping injuries do not curtail his rapid rise.

The left arm quick will also be trying to get the ultimate prize of a test cap in time.

Internationally the Rugby and Cricket World Cup’s take most of the ac-colades.

For me, the cricket was more enjoy-able.

As a long suffering cricket tragic, it was exciting to see New Zealand get behind them and fully believe they could win the whole thing.

Grant Elliott’s six to beat South Africa in the semi-final, Kane Wil-liamson’s six against Australia to beat them by one wicket at Eden Park and Tim Southee’s 7-33 against England in Wellington are all memories to be treasured, even if we failed to fire in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

With ...Jacob Page

Love heading into the outer Pelorus Sound on the Shangrila.2016 resolution hasn’t changed for years – get fitter and have greater balance in my life.

WHO ARE YOU KIDDING?It might sound like a joke, but when you catch a blue cod that’s too small and keep it, everyone loses out.

Blue Cod rule changeThere are new fishery rules for the take of blue cod in Nelson and Marlborough effective from 20 December 2015. Make sure you are aware of the changes before you go fishing this summer.

Check the blue cod rule changes at mpi.govt.nz, text ‘blue cod’ to 9889, or download the NZ fishing rules app.

In association with The Blue Cod Management Group

Norm Fowke Glass P: 03 578 0850 | F: 03 578 0977 15 Bomford St, Blenheim • www.viridianglass.co.nz

A division of the Viridian Glass Limited Partnership

Anyone who was unaware just how good this generation of All Blacks was, just needed to watch the knockout games of the Rugby World Cup.

The saluted six of Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Keven Mealamu and Tony Woodcock all played their part.

The smashing of France in the quarter finals was then enhanced with a gritty semi-final win over the Springboks.

The final against Australia was one way traffic.

Had it not been for Ben Smith’s yellow card, the men in black would have won by 25 points.

It hasn’t sunk in that so many greats of the jersey have gone.

It’s going to be a strange new world come the first All Blacks test in June.

Congratulations must also go to the Highlanders for breaking their Super Rugby title duck and extending the Hur-ricanes’ one at the same time.

Many Marlburians would have sup-ported the southern franchise given the number of Tasman Makos players in the squad.

Let’s hope for a few Olympic medals to make their way back to Marlborough after the Olympics – now that’s a good New Year’s resolution.


Blenheim Toyota

Blenheim Toyota proudly supporting our community ...

MARLBOROUGH STADIUM TRUST

www.blenheim.toyota.co.nz 21 Main Street, BlenheimPhone: 578 4319 After Hours: Colin 027 481 6867 | Pete 027 431 1706 | Malcolm 027 450 0353

Pre-owned Passenger

$21,995 $23,995

$39,995 $47,995

Flat deck, towbar, air conditioning, airbags, 3 litre turbo diesel. Hugely popular for its rugged capabilities – great truck to head out off the beaten track over the holiday season.

One owner, low mileage and late model. Facelift version of this year including many upgrades to the specification, traction system and exterior. An excellent example with good ownership history. Very tidy.

One owner, NZ new LC70 series 4.5V8 turbo diesel. High country pack with diff locks, snorkel, flat deck, bullbar and towbar. Awesome work horse all set to go.

Excellent price point to get into the 3.0 common rail diesel Hilux. Automatic 4wd with towbar, tuff deck and tonneau cover. Great truck to drive both on and off road.

2003 ToyoTa Hilux SR5 4wd double Cab flaT deCk 3.0Td

2005 ToyoTa Hilux 4wd double Cab

2011 ToyoTa Hilux SR5 4wd double Cab

2007 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR 70 SeRieS 4.5Tdi flaT deCk

Pre-owned sUVs

Pre-owned CommerCial

$39,995 $29,996

$63,995 $69,995

This land cruiser is in great condition both inside and out with only the normal wear and tear makes on it. Perfect for towing, long trips or moving the family around.

Rarely available pre owened late model low km limited Highlander. This top of the line model is priced thousands below replacement cost. Has all the extras including heated and cooling front seats. Full leather trim and electric opening rear hatch, plus the added bonus of being a 7 seater recreational vehicle.

Under 12 months old with less than 15,000km, this is exceptional buying. 7 seats, 3.0 turbo diesel, excellent towing capacity and 4wd system. Travel anywhere in luxury with leather interior, 3 zone climate air control, reverse camera and much much more.

We have just traded this awesome looking Prado fitted with the 20” DIP Alloys which finishes the wagon off. Great for everyday use for dropping of the kids, and loading it up and taking it for trips.

2002 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR 100 SeRieS Vx

2007 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR PRado 3.0d TVx

2015 ToyoTa HigHlandeR liMiTed awd

2014 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR PRado Vx 3.0Tdi

$43,995 $59,995

$89,995 $15,995

Exceptional example of this popularLandcruiser. Excellent ownership history leaving this vehicle in great condition. With low mileage and the benefits of the higher VX specification, this 7 seater 4wd 3.0 turbo diesel is your go anywhere car.

? Ex Demo! Complete with the balance of new vehicle benefits, this range topping Landcruiser Prado VX Limited offers a long list of luxury features. Massive savings on this accessorised demo.

Excellent value option for the popular Rav4. All-wheel-drive and in the limited spec, this NZ new Rav4 provides plenty of options including climate air, traction and vehicle stability control, centre diff lock and more.

Mint condition, NZ new 100 Series VX Landcruiser, 5 stage auto, 7 seats, 3500kg towing, excellent service and ownership history.

2007 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR PRado Vx 3.0Td

2007 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR Vx

2015 ToyoTa land CRuiSeR PRado Vx liMiTed 2.8Tdi

2008 ToyoTa RaV4 liMiTed 4wd 2.4P

$20,995 $27,995

$8,995

Low km Signature Class Corolla 1.8VVTi petrol 6 speed manual. Complete with an unlimited kilometre 3 year full mechanical warranty and roadside service nationwide.

Less than 12 months old and with just 15,000km, this high spec Corolla Levin includes reverse camera, sports seating and exterior styling, alloy wheels and more. Stunning in Inferno.

This registered new Corolla Hatch has been enhanced with the addition of 18’ TRD alloy wheels and tinted windows. Looks stunning and gives you the opportunity to save on brand new pricing, check it out!!

Compact, efficient, comfortable and safe – this is an exceptional car that offers a lot for under $10k. Well liked for it’s ease to get in and out of.

2013 ToyoTa CoRolla gx HaTCH 6M - SignaTuRe ClaSS

2014 ToyoTa CoRolla gx 1.8 CVT - 18” TRd wHeelS

2004 ToyoTa iST 1.5 auTo 5 dooR HaTCH

$27,995 $ 9,995

$12,995 $9,995

Ex Demo! Great buying on our ex-demonstrator Corolla Levin SX – the 2015 facelift model including lots of upgrades. Stunning in Wildfire, well optioned and includes the balance of all the new vehicle benefits.

These ever popular Caldinas are highly sort after and this one has been hand picked by Toyota New Zealand. It looks great with the factory body kit and spoiler and will come with a new warrant of fitness at the time of sale.

A great 7 seater car without having to go to a people mover. Can also be used as a station wagon or a 5 seater hatch with loads of luggage space. Looks great in sliver with alloy wheels and is well worth a test drive.

This car offers great versalitity and a low fuel usage. Easy to get into and out with plenty of storge room in the rear, with the seats folding down to offer even greater room.

2014 ToyoTa CoRolla leVin Sx 1.8CVT

2007 ToyoTa RaCTiS HaTCH g 1.5P

2006 ToyoTa Caldina 2.0P ZT

2006 ToyoTa wiSH 1.8P wagon 4a 2wd

$16,995 $27,995

These are not often available with this low mileage and in this condition. Sold and serviced by us since new, this one owner vehicle represents excellent value. Excellent fuel economy and enjoy the motoring.

Registered in January 2015, our demo Corolla GLX sedan is now avialable for sale with minimal milegae and the balance of a factory new vehicle warranty. An impressive car to drive, the GLX Corolla includes reverse camera, alloy wheels, full array of safety features.

2007 ToyoTa PRiuS HybRid

2014 ToyoTa CoRolla glx Sedan 1.8 CVT

$31,995 $25,995

Ex Demo! Great buying for our ex-demo Prius C Hybrid hatch. Easy to drive, just like any other car but exceptionally fuel efficient, quiet and smooth. The latest technology, balance of new vehicle warranty benefits and more

2015 ToyoTa CoRolla leVin Sx 1.8 CVT

2015 ToyoTa PRiuS C HaTCH

$19,995

Late model, low km and stunning in the high spec GLX model. Near new, low km’s but a great saving from new pricing.

2012 ToyoTa CoRolla glx Sedan

2012 Hilux 4wd double Cab....................................$34,9953.0TDi, manual, flat deck, fender flares, towbar, alloy wheels, 79km.

2012 Hilux 4wd exTRa Cab ...................................$33,9953.0TDi manual, flat deck, towbar, one owner, full service record.

2007 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$34,9953.0TDi, manual, canopy, bullbar, 17” alloys, black, very tidy 82km.

2004 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$21,9953.0TD, manual, flat deck, snorkel, towbar, alloy wheels, 285km.

2009 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$29,9953.0TDi, auto, canopy, towbar, facelift, 181km.

2011 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$29,9953.0TDi, auto, alloy flat deck, bullbar, towbar, alloy wheels, one owner.

2011 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$37,9953.0TDi, manual, lift kit, alloy hardlid, towbar, alloy wheels, 86km.

2014 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$39,9953.0TDi, 5 stage auto, towbar, deck liner, alloy wheels, facelift.

2005 Hilux 4wd SR5 double Cab ...............................$23,9953.0TD, manual, canopy, last of the old shape/model 181km.

inComing stoCk

10 SunTheWednesday December 30, 2015 one on onewith the Sun

Amazing lady turns 100

Mary Webber has had a life time of happiness, and as she celebrates her 100th birthday today she will do so with a huge smile of satisfaction on her face.

Mary, a resident of Waterlea Rest Home in Blenheim sat down with re-porter Celeste Alexander to reminisce on a busy life and how excited she is to share her milestone with her friends.

Up until one year ago Mary was walking into town and still is a very active member of the rest home.

Today she celebrates a century of life and does so with grace and her trademark sweet smile.

It’s evident by the attention she receives from rest home staff and resi-dents that she is a well liked member of their ‘Waterlea family’.

“Mary is one of life’s treasures, she is very special to us,” activities co-ordinator Karen Savage says.

“She is a gorgeous lady in every sense, gentle, kind and very happy. Anything you do for Mary she is always so appreciative, even of the really little things.

“We all love her here,” she says.Mary was born in Auckland on

December 30, 1915 and was one of three children.

Later in life Mary married her love Tom and the two found themselves living an ‘incredible’ life in the Tory Channel with their son Neil.

After the war Mary and her family settled at the Te Pangu Lodge, a guest house they operated which saw many people come and go in the time they were there.

“We had many people stay with us

and I enjoyed cooking for them. It was a lovely place to be and I remember it fondly,” she smiles.

Mary and Tom also owned a restau-rant in Christchurch for a number of years, serving up what she describes as ‘everyday food’.

“It was nice homely food that people seemed to enjoy. People said I was a very good cook and I had customers say they had to come back to have the food again.”

In the spare time Mary found be-tween family and work commitments, she was also an avid dressmaker and singer.

She loved to make her own clothing and even designed and sewed her own wedding outfit.

In the early years of their marriage, Mary and Tom would spend many Saturday evenings at social dances, and other days Mary spent time help-ing people as much as she could.

“She was a very giving person, always helping others,” her son Neil says.

“I was a very busy girl, always doing something. But I was very happy in my married life and my family meant so much to me,” she says.

Asked what she would do if she could do anything, she replied; “I would live my life over again!”

“I was married to a wonderful husband and had a happy family life,” she says.

Celebrations will kick off later today at Waterlea Rest Home with a high tea and a visit from Mayor Alistair Sowman.

M O T O R G R O U PN E L S O N / M A R L B O R O U G H

Houston Mitsubishi 42 Scott Street, Blenheim

Tel: 03 577 2240www.houstons.co.nzKelston Swete

Sales ManagerTed Laws

Vehicle Sales

SEE US FOR GREAT DEALS ON USED vEhicLES

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS$23,990

NZ new, 2.4 petrol, auto, only 70000k’s, 4WD on demand, cruise control, bluetooth, paddle shift, very

popular and versatile being a 7 seater.

2007 Subaru Forester $15,990

2.5L Petrol, 5 speed manual, AWD, cruise control, Air bags, towbar, its ready for all your holiday season

demands.

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage XLS$16,990

NZ new pre-registered, 1.2L pet-rol, auto, bluetooth, 5 Star ANCAP safety, multi airbag, EASY to drive, park, get in and out of … just easy.

2012 Mitsubishi ASX$19,990

NZ new, 2.0L, CVT auto, reversing camera, bluetooth, cruise control, fun to drive cross-over 2WD SUV.

2014 Peugeot 308 Active $29,990

Save $2,000NZ new demo, Puretech 1.2 turbo, auto, alloys, 9.7” Mulifunction col-our touch screen, fantastic to drive

Super Special


FCB

S3012

FreshChoice PictonMariners Mall, Picton. Phone 573 6463. See FreshChoice.co.nz/holiday-hours or your local FreshChoice for holiday hours

Prices apply from Wednesday 30th December 2015 to Monday 4th January 2016, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specifi ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

FreshChoice.co.nzFFFFFFFFFF FreshChoiceNZ

Sweet Juicy Strawberries

Signature Range Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

Just Juice Fruit Juice 1L

Kellogg’s Sultana Bran/Nutri-Grain/Coco Pops/Special K 290-420g (Excludes Special K Fruits)

Fresh Tegel NZ Skin On Chicken Breast Fillets

Bluebird Burger Rings/Twisties/Cheezels/Rashuns 110-120g

Molenberg Bread 700g Meadow Fresh Yoghurt6 Pack

$799each

$249pack

$399pack

Fresh NZ Beef Rump Steak Sweet Juicy Cherries

Happy New Year

from FreshChoice

$1299kg

$1299kg

$1099kg

$100each

$500

3 for

$550

2 for

$800

2 for

to WINJOIN NOW and be

in

Save at ChristmasAsk at customer services for a FreshChoice Christmas Saver Plan brochure.Christmas Saver Plan 2016 with a 5% discount!

10 chances of

bonus $100

Christmas Club

Vouchers.

Promotion ends 31st January 2016. Terms and conditions apply. See FreshChoice.co.nz

Friday December 30, 201512

BIRTHDAY PARTIES $12ppLOCALS YEAR PASS $22EcoWorld Picton Aquarium. Picton Foreshore03 573 6030 | [email protected]

Meet the Locals

BIRTHDAY PARTIES $12ppLOCALS YEAR PASS $22EcoWorld Picton Aquarium. Picton Foreshore03 573 6030 | [email protected]

Meet the Locals

• Adult $22 • Child (3 to 14) $11• Senior/Student $20• Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) $59• Guided Tour $32 (includes admission)

The Marlborough arT SocieTy

Affordable Original Artworks • Cash&carryformatexhibition

• Artworkstobereplenished • Hugevarietyofmeduims&genres • TalentedMarlboroughartists

All welcomeOpen daily 10.30am to 4.30pm until 3rd January

(ClosedNewYearsDay)

Members Holiday Exhibition

Coastguard strongly urges any-one heading out on the water to wear a lifejacket this holiday season.

“The Christmas and New Year period is always a busy time for Coastguard volunteers and we can’t stress enough the impor-tance of wearing life jackets.

By wearing your life jacket

you’re giving yourself the best chance of survival because acci-dents are by definition unpredict-able, and it is extremely difficult to put on a life jacket once you are in the water.

Take them and wear them – they are your best protection when the unexpected happens,” said Patrick Holmes, CEO Coastguard New

Zealand.“Skippers also have a big role

to play in this - the skipper is responsible for every person on board the boat.

“They have an obligation to take responsibility for their passenger’s safety.” said Holmes.

Coastguard is running its Old-4New Lifejacket Upgrade through

to the end of January encouraging boaties and members of the public to bring along their old life jackets and trade them in for a brand new fit for purpose quality lifejacket at a great trade-in discount.

This is a big part of Coastguard’s safe boating message and is a great chance for kiwis to get sorted for summer.

Simple safety on boats

5 keys to safetyLife JacketsTake them – Wear them.Boats, especially ones under 6m in

length, can sink very quickly. Wearing a life jacket increases your

survival time in the water.CommunicationsTake two separate waterproof ways

of communicating so we can help you if you get into difficulties.

Marine WeatherNew Zealand’s weather can be

highly unpredictable. Check the local marine weather

forecast before you go and expect both weather and sea state changes.

Avoid AlcoholSafe boating and alcohol do not mix. Things can change quickly on the

water. You need to stay alert and aware.Skipper ResponsibilityThe skipper is responsible for the

safety of everyone on board and for the safe operation of the boat.

Stay within the limits of your vessel and your experience. Take a Coast-guard Boating Education Course, like Day Skipper, Boatmaster and marine VHF radio training - www.boatingeducation.org.nz

Coastguard chief executive Patrick Holmes urges people to wear their life jackets this summer.

The Department of Conservation is running a Summer Explorer Programme over January to encourage people to see some key environmental areas of Marlborough.

Several organisations have joined forces with DOC to make the events happen.

On January 6 there will be an Emerald Pools

tramp on the Pelorus Track and on January 8 there will be a Momorangi Campground foreshore for a hands on stream investigation.

A Wairau Lagoon guided mountain bike ride, a moa egg treasure hunt by kayak and a Kaipupu Point guided tour are amongst some of the events on offer during the first month of January.

DOC offers summer explorer options

Art & Design

Maori Treasures

WairauBar

1250 AD

Early Settler History

Textiles

Open 10-4 daily 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim . Ph (03) 578 1712

www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

The Wine

Exhibition


10% discount on regular wine prices when you present this page at our cellar door.

WINERY & CELLAR DOORFor more informationphone: 03 575 7618

Mon - Sun: 10am - 4.30pm.Open through holidays except Christmas day

YEALANDS.CO.NZ

12 Rapaura Road, Marlborough tel: +64 3 572 6008 www.nautilusestate.com

OPEN daily from 10am - 4.30pm

Come and taste a stunning selection of wines. Sit down al fresco and enjoy an artisan cheese

platter carefully selected from different boutique New Zealand cheesemakers.

A must-visit destination in the heart of Marlborough.

Celebrate our regions finest wineries...

Holiday safety tips are not some-thing parents with small children may want to think about.

No parent wants to think about accidents that can happen to their children, but they need to.

It is during the holidays, when we tend to get distracted, that accidents can happen.

Being aware of dangers in your home that come with the holidays is the first step in making sure you or your family are not a victim this season.

- If your children receive a paddling pool or family sized swimming pool

for Christmas, pay constant attention to children in or around it.

Depending on the size of the pool, the Marlborough District Council has information on the safety regulations.

- When using the BBQ, be careful not to burn yourself or others around you.

- Remember your food safety. Don’t risk food poisoning and ruin

your hoildays.- Be sun smart. Use sun lotion, stay

in the shade as much as possible and cover your skin, especially children.

- With children around the home more these holidays, be careful when

driving in and out of the property. Small children can easily be out of

view when reversing a vehicle.- Batteries are found in many toys,

so be aware that young children do not have access to them nor consume them.

- Security during the holidays is important. Secure your vehicle and home, and if you plan to travel away take all necessary steps to protect your belongings.

- When visiting the beach or rivers these holidays, ensure your children are well supervised to prevent ac-cidents and drownings.

Tips to keep safe these holidays

SRL0306_W2_280x161

Visit: www.superliquor.co.nz or call 0800 SUPERL (0800 787 375) for your local store. Over 100 stores nationwide, 100% locally owned and operated. Offer ends close of trade 3rd January 2016, while stocks last. Available at participating stores only.

Limits may apply at participating outlets. Trade not supplied. Terms and conditions may apply. Available 21st December 2015 – 3rd January 2016 inclusive. Please see www.superliquor.co.nz for details.

Relax! Relax! NEW YEAR DEALS

ARE HERE!Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax!

NEW YEAR DEALS NEW YEAR DEALS Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax! Relax!

WWW.SUPERLIQUOR.CO.NZ 0800 SUPERL (0800 787 375)

MUMM CORDON ROUGE NV750ML

$4999

$1399

WITHER HILLS INCLUDES WHITES, EARLY LIGHT & ROSÉ750ML

STEINLAGER CLASSIC18 X 330ML BOTTLES

THE NED INCLUDES WHITES & ROSÉ750ML

$1399$2999

LION RED, SPEIGHT’S, WAIKATO OR SUMMIT24 X 330ML BOTTLES

$3299EACH

$2999EACH

WOODSTOCK & COLA18 X 330ML BOTTLES, 5% ALC/VOL

OR CODY’S & COLA18 X 250ML CANS, 7% ALC/VOL

SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND REWARDCELLAR DOOR S 41.529801 E 173.796072

www.spyvalleywine.co.nzA fully Marlborous range awaits your interrogation.

37 LAKE TIMARA ROAD, WAIHOPAI VALLEYMARLBOROUGH. PHONE 03 572 7707Hours: 10.30am - 4.30pm

14 Wednesday December 30, 2015 SunThe

PLACEMAKERS BLENHEIMHOLIDAY HOURSDATE TIME

Monday 21st December 7:00am - 5:30pm

Tuesday 22nd December 7:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesday 23rd December 7:00am - 5:30pm

Thursday 24th December 7:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 25th December CLOSED

Saturday 26th December CLOSED

Sunday 27th December CLOSED

Monday 28th December CLOSED

Tuesday 29th December 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday 30th December 8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday 31st December 8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 1st January CLOSED

Saturday 2nd January CLOSED

Sunday 3rd January CLOSED

Monday 4th January 8:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday 5th January 7:00am - 5:30pm Normal hours resume

COME IN & PICK UP A CATALOGUE OR VISIT PLACEMAKERS.CO.NZ

TRANSLUCENT ROOFING

PROJECT CHECKLIST

Materials• Screws • H3.2 bearers

• Pegs • H3.2 rafters

• Concrete • H5 treated post

• Timber preservativeTools• Electric drill • Shovel

• Hammer • Sand paper

• Stringline • Old paintbrush

• Spirit level • Adjustable spanner

• G or F clamps • Spade or post hole borer

• Hand saw or circular saw

• Tape, square and pencil

• Jigsaw if cutting curves on

ends or rafters (optional)

HOW TO GUIDES

For instructions on how to build your

pergola see our How To Guides

available in-store or online at

www.placemakers.co.nz

PVC ROOFING Available in light blue and clear, easy to install and

a low cost way to make the most of your indoor and

outdoor living. • 610mm cover and available in 1.8M, 2.4M, 3M

and 3.6M lengths

• Ideal for temporary pergolas and carports

• 5 year light transmission warranty on clear

sheet only

TUFCLAD ULTRA

POLYCARBONATE ROOFING

Tufclad Ultra is a cost effective polycarbonate sheet

that offers all-weather protection.

• Super strong and durable

• Suitable for pergolas, sunrooms, porches and

carports• Guarantees to block 99.5% of the sun’s harmful UV rays

• Available in Greca and Corrugated Profi le

• Limited lifetime warranty

CLEARVUE ROOFING SYSTEM

ClearVue is a high quality product with the fantastic

seamless, fl at look of glass.

• Impact resistance• BRANZ Appraised

• Easy installation• Light weight

• High UV protection

• Economical price compared to glass

SUNTUF POLYCARBONATE

ROOFINGAs the name suggests, Suntuf is a tough

polycarbonate product designed to offer year-round

protection from the harsh New Zealand environment.

• 860mm wide• Available in various lengths from 1.8 - 7.2M

• Ideal for roofi ng, external cladding, veranda

covers and carports

• Blocks 99.9% of the sun’s harmful UV rays

• New diffused colour range that lets you enjoy 85%

of light without glare

• Lifetime warranty

PERGOLASPergolas are a useful and attractive addition to any garden setting. They offer a focus and

architectural form in a fl at garden. They can also provide shelter over a doorway or can be

used as a gazebo when a roof in clear corrugated material is added.

The colour, texture or fi nish of these products may differ slightly from that advertised. Visit your nearest PlaceMakers store to view samples prior to ordering. Price varies on alternative size, colour and style

options, contact your local store for details. Products featured may not be stocked in all stores but can easily be ordered in for you.

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO BETTER OUTDOOR LIVING

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND BBQS

PlaceMakersOUTDOOR FURNITURE & BBQS

NOW IN-STORE

PLACEMAKERS BLENHEIMCNR GROVE RD & FARMAR ST, 520 6030


The sidewalk tables, the deckchairs and the sun umbrellas are all ready, opening up the vista from Picton’s London Quay for visitors.Once again this summer there will be no parking along this stretch of London Quay so cafe patrons will be able to sit and enjoy an uninterrupted harbour outlook.

Picton ready for summer visitors

Council Services Holiday HoursNew Year 2015/16Council officesMarlborough District Council, Blenheim and Picton Service Centre (except the library) will be closed from midday Thursday 24 December 2015 and will reopen on Tuesday 5 January 2016 at 8.00 am.

Marlborough LibrariesMarlborough District Library and Picton Library will be closed from 5.00 pm Thursday 31 December and re-open Tuesday 5 January for normal operating hours. Normal hours are; Marlborough District Library 9.00 am-6.00pm. Picton Library 8.00 am-5.00 pm.

Kerbside Rubbish Bag and Recycling Collections (Blenheim and Picton)BlenheimFriday 1 January 2016 collection will take place Thursday 31 December 2015Monday 4 January 2016 collection will take place Tuesday 5 January 2016.PictonCollections will take place on Tuesday 29 December 2015 as normal.PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BAGS AND BINS ARE OUT ON THE KERB BY 7.30 AM.The above details can also be found in full on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz or you can call 03 520 7400 at any time.

Bus ServiceThe Blenheim Bus Service will not operate on the following statutory public holidays:Friday 1 January 2016 (New Year’s Day holiday)Monday 4 January 2016 (New Year’s holiday).Normal services will resume from Tuesday 5 January 2016.

Life jacketsTake them and wear themNobody expects to fall overboard or their boat to sink. But, if you end up in the water, you have much more chance of saving yourself - and those on board with you - if you’re wearing a lifejacket.Lifejackets won’t save you unless you wear them.The Marlborough navigation bylaws require that all vessels have the sufficient number, size and type of lifejackets for everyone on the vessel.The Harbour Master has a zero tolerance approach to this rule. Anyone found to be in charge of a vessel without enough lifejackets on board will be issued an infringement notice and face a $200 penalty. That includes dinghies and kayaksIn the interests of safety it is strongly recommended that, on vessels under 6m, everyone should wear a lifejacket at all times while at sea.Lifejackets can be the difference between surviving and drowning.

Stay safe in the Sounds this summer

Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 New Zealand

Phone: 03 520 7400Fax: 03 520 7496Email: [email protected]

COUNCIL NEWS

Positive ageing - stay healthy on holidayOlder travellers heading overseas or on a long holiday away from home should make a point of checking in with their GP and dentist well before departure day.•Ask the GP to prescribe plenty

of medication for any existing medical conditions; carry it in your cabin luggage. Be aware some medications (eg Insulin) can deteriorate in the heat; store in a cool vacuum flask.

•Travelling through multiple time zones can be a challenge for people who need to monitor their medication level frequently, like

diabetics and people who need careful monitoring of a heart condition.

•Take a letter from your GP outlining any significant medical history - including the dosages and generic names of any drugs you take.

•Wear a medic-alert bracelet if you have one.

•Discuss prevention of leg clots with your GP.

•Take a spare pair of glasses as well as the prescription for your glasses or contacts and enough lens solution for the whole journey.

•Take spare batteries for hearing aids.

Take particular care to keep up your fluid intake. If you’re going to a hot climate, remember that you may be less tolerant of the heat than others, even more so if you are overweight or have heart or diabetes problems. Beware of diarrhoea and constipation and make sure you know how to treat either situation.When going overseas, ensure you have travel insurance covering pre-existing conditions.Lastly, get as fit and healthy as possible before you go - travelling is often hard work!

With more commercial irrigation and industrial processes, and more households with flushing toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, spa and swimming pools, water use has increased rapidly.Marlborough now uses 70% more water than was the case 30 years ago. Water is the most important resource in our region. Please play your part in managing it well.Marlborough households use an average of about 500 litres of water a day. Most of the year this is where it goes:• 30% on showers and baths• 30% down the toilet

• 20% in the kitchen • 20% in the laundry. But in the summer, water use can increase to 1500 litres daily. Much of this goes down the drain or onto gardens. Ensure sprinklers are directed at gardens, not paved areas.A garden sprinkler delivers 900 litres of water per hour. Hosing during the heat of the day means much of that water evaporates into the air. Use an efficient garden irrigation system with a timer and water only in the cool of the early morning or later evening.A leaking pipe on your property

wastes water; 300 litres a day will disappear from a 1.5mm hole in a water pipe. Check that outside taps aren’t dripping. Commercial and irrigation water users are reminded to be aware of all conditions of their water take and water use consents.Council’s Compliance Team is monitoring all consented water takes.The Irrigation Status is regularly updated on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz/Services/My-Property/Water-Information

Using our water resources wisely

Summer is the busiest time of year for Council’s Harbours Team as they maintain regular patrols in our waters to maintain safety and manage the risks that exist where commercial shipping and recreational boaties share the confined water space of the Marlborough Sounds. Harbour Master Captain Alex Van Wijngaarden has 20 years’ knowledge and experience patrolling this region and is one of New Zealand’s most experienced maritime emergency controllers. His deputy, Luke Grogan, is also a fully qualified Harbour Master.Captain Van Wijngaarden leads a team of four who are responsible for the

maintenance of maritime safety in our waters, dealing not only with commercial shipping and the fishing and aquaculture industry but also with the pleasure boaties who converge on the Sounds over summer.As well as managing all maritime safety matters and

marine emergencies, from oil spills to boats sinking, the Harbour Master must be consulted about, and gives permission for, • Fireworks displays on

the water• Organised swimming or

community water sports events

• Regattas or events involving kayaking or water skiing or the sea leg of any triathalon.

Our Harbours staff are available 24 hours a day; contact a duty marine officer by phoning the District Council, 03 520 7400.Marlborough has one of the longest coastlines of any region in New Zealand and the Harbour Master and his team are an important part of the Marlborough District Council. Their jurisdiction extends from Willawa Point, north of Kekerengu, to Point Soucis, north of Nelson, and includes all the coastline in between, including the Marlborough Sounds.

Keeping safe in our coastal waters


Trades and Services

PAINTER

DAVE REESPAINTERS & DECORATORS

For all painting and decorating needs

Interiors, exteriors, residential, commercialIncluding wallpapering,

varnishing, roof spraying, new homes, repaints

- we do it all

Phone 03 570 2214 Fax 03 570 2219

Mobile 0272 472 784

All Workmanship Guaranteed

Painter

GATES

Classic Gates

ENGINEERING MARLBOROUGH

POWDERCOATING

See the experts for:

SandblastingPowdercoatingGates, Fencing

FurniturePool Fences

6 Nelson St, BlenheimPh/Fax 578 0374

a/h 021 838 550

gatesgarage doors

PhiliPGibbison Jewellers

Your Watch & Clock

professional. Quality repairs to

all brands.

Ph 578 2595Cleghorn St

Redwood Village

jeweller

CarPet install & serviCe

kitChens

by Cantwell JoineryVisit us online at www.mastercraft.co.nz or call us on 03 578 3375 Showroom: 15 Bristol Street, Riverlands, Blenheim

Make sure there is a Mastercraft Kitchen at

the heart of your home

Locally designedand manufactured

aPPlianCes

TREE CARE

Tree RemovalHeight ReductionTrimming/ThinningBranch ChippingHedge TrimmingLine ClearanceStump GrindingMulch SuppliesFully Insured

FREE

QUOTES

Ph. 03 578 0083(Lance) 021 [email protected]

tree Care

Quality, range, experience and value.

That’s Versatile!From great homes to sleepouts, garages,

workshops and carports, Versatile can build it all! And we’ll take care of everything

from consents to driveways. Talk to us today for an obligation free quote.

www.versatile. co.nz0800 VERSATILEPhone: 03 577 7212

Building

Panel & Paint

03 578 [email protected] • 3 Warwick Street, Blenheim

classicandcustom.co.nz

Collision repairs • Small repairs • Touch-ups • Full re-sprays • Full welding service • Plastic welding • Insurance work

suPPlies

Summer Stop Gap25kg Barley & Soy Meal

Summer Special $23.0025kg Standard Sheep Nuts

from $23.5020kg Coprice Dog Food $53.90

25kg Chook Wheat $18.50

25kg Layers Pellets $26.50

25kg Barley $25.00

Small bag and bulk bag prices available.

The local friendly supplier Kiwi Seed

8.30—12.30pm Sat Ph 5780468

527 Old Renwick RD

Industrial welding of

• Tanks • Bins • Boats

Fabrication of one off products26 Stuart Street

PH 03-578 3034Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm

PlastiC welding

0272 088 565 or 0508 22 77 38harrisonscarpetone.co.nz

Do You Need New Carpet or Vinyl?

We come to you with:• Ourhugerange• Guaranteedbestprice

foryourcarpet• Greatfinanceoffers• Onlyflooringretailer

withFlyBuys!Cecilia and Darryl NormanLocals working with locals to ‘Turn Houses into Homes’

www.harrisonscarpet.co.nz

joinery

JoinerySpecialiSt

there isn’t much

we don’t do.

• Kitchens• Pantries• Doors

• Furniture• Windows

• Stairs• Blade sharpening

6 Sutherland Tceph 578 1254

tiling MaintenanCeTILING MAINTENANCE

Got Dirty Grout?...Forget Pointless ScrubbingWe Clean, Seal & Re-colour Tile & GroutOur unique restoration process will make your dirty old grout look.BRAND NEW again...GUARANTEED!!!

FREE QUOTE

024 426 333 or 04 424 8498

Tile Re-Grouting Silicone Replacement & RepairGrout Cleaning & Sealing Colour Seal Old GroutClear Seal New Grout

Got Dirty Grout?...Forget Pointless ScrubbingWe Clean, Seal & Re-colour Tile & GroutOur unique restoration process will make your dirty old grout look.BRAND NEW again...GUARANTEED!!!

FREE QUOTE

024 426 333 or 04 424 8498

Tile Re-Grouting Silicone Replacement & RepairGrout Cleaning & Sealing Colour Seal Old GroutClear Seal New Grout

Free phone: 03 972 2100email: [email protected]

www.groutpro.co.nz

GroutPro offers: Garage Carpet & Carpet Tiles!Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning Grout Colour sealing and Re colouringTile & Grout Clear SealingDamaged Tile RepairsTile Re-GroutingSilicone Removal and ReplacementShower Glass RestorationExterior Cleaning - Paths, Decks, DrivesBoth Domestic & Commercial

Beauty CARPET CLEANING

0800 200 678Family owned & operated

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

Stains and spot treatment

Call today for a FREE quote.

Professionally cleaning Marlboroughs carpet for

5 + years

Lee 022 140 2057

CarPet Cleaning

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

EX DEPOT OR DELIVERY

landsCaPe suPPlies

MassageMassage

Mon ThaiS p a & M a s s a g e

RELAX YOUR BODY AND MINDTraditional Thai Massage

Aromatherapy Massage

Sports Massage

Foot Reflexology Massage

Back Neck, Shoulders Massage

Pregnancy Massage

Coconut Oil Massage

Warm Herbal Compression

GIft vOUchERs AvAILABLE

03 579 5689Mob 0220 117 072

Queen Market, 1/35 Queen Street, Blenheim

SOFT AS SILK

BrazilianWaxingClinic

ph 03 579 4043txt 027 334 2200

Elegance Beauty8/54 Scott Street Blenheim

• highly specialisedbrazilian waxing.• fully qualified

experienced therapist• superior quality hot wax

• Hygenic conditions

ONLY $55

If it is still working, you

could recycle it with us.

Ph 578 3601

YOUR OLDTOP LOaDIng

washIng machIne

Advertise on the Sun’s Trades &

Services page

Call us today

577 7868for details

•SectionalDoors

•RollerDoors

•TiltDoors

•CommercialDoors

•GateSystems

•GarageDoorOpeners

GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS

41 Grove RoadBLENHEIMPh 578 8251

Email:[email protected]

hunting

VORTEX MARINE

PH 578 57206 Dodson St, Blenheim

WANTED2nd handFirearms

We can sell on your behalf,

or purchase from you

on the spot.

inside


WindoW tintsWINDOW TINTING

AUTOMOTIVE & RESIDENTIAL

WINDOW TINTING

Lloyd Yorke0274 327 949

A/Hrs 578 7889

Controlling:• Heat• Glare• Fade• Privacy• Security

Free Measure & QuoteLocally owned & operated

For all your electrical needs

ELECTRICAL

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

Ph: 579 4445www.cmelectrical.co.nz

electrical

Advertiseon the sun’s

trAdes &services

pAgecAll us todAy

577 7868for detAils

PROMOTEYOURBUSINESS

plastering

• Exterior plastering & waterproofing

• Commercial & residential• Repairs & repaints

• High pressure water blasting• House maintenance• Free quotes & adviceALL WORK GUARANTEED

Freephone: 0800 944 748

[email protected]

M I K E D O U G L A S

Cell: 021 572 800

Council requires a

positive, can-do

team player who can

share their skills and

experience and display flexibility to respond to the varied

situations this role demands.

Do you have a good knowledge of skilled digger operations, water, stormwater and sewerage systems, experience in drainlaying and water reticulation maintenance, are the holder of a current driver’s licence with classes, 1, 2, 3 and 4? You would also need to hold a minimum traffic controller level 1 qualification and preferably hold an STMS qualification. If this fits you please visit our website to find out more about the role and how to apply.Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 8 January 2016.Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR/RETICULATION TECHNICIAN (SERVICE PERSON)

(FULL TIME)

www.marlborough.govt.nz

If you are a team player

and enjoy assisting

customers then this is a role for you.

The great thing about joining us at the Marlborough District Council is you’ll really enjoy the best of both worlds.That’s because in addition to the rewarding career you’ll have as part of our progressive council, you’ll also have access to the renowned lifestyle our region boasts. Its work/life balance at its best and it can be yours.You will need to be able to demonstrate excellence in customer service and have the ability to manage multi-tasks without compromising quality.Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 6 January 2016.Applications should be made online via our website, www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/Careers/Current-Vacancies, where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.For further information you are welcome to contact [email protected].

CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER (FULL TIME)

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Nu-Look ClothingAlterations and Repairs

Quality tailoring at competitive prices

Ph/txt Christine 021 703 020 / 579 5267

Same day service Blenheim

Two Strong Men& A Truck

Available by the hour Marlborough and beyond

Free packaging with removals

Phone 577 8089or 027 558 3260

Hebberds CC Express

Craft fair Have-lock Town Hall Dec 31st Jan 1st and 2nd. 10am-4pm daily Free entry, supporting Simply The Breast Dragon Boat team.

SCHOOL Holiday Programme Blenheim Indoor Sports. Dec 17th to Dec 24th 8.30am to 4pm. Jan 5th to Jan 29th 8.30am to 4pm. Half days, Full Days or hourly rates available. Phone 5784851 or book on website.Blenheim Indoor Sports and Ten Pin Bowling, Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd, Blenheim. www.blenheimindoorsports.co.nz

tEN PiN Bowling. Open 7 days. Phone 5784851 to book a lane now.

situations vacant

public notices

Trades

WANTED DEAD OR

ALIVEAny cars, vans, trucks, 4x4's.

In any condition.CAsh paid

FREE pick upMarlborough

Vehicle RemovalsPh Brent

027 766 7105

W E A R E O P E NN e w Ye a r s D a y

6 Symons Street, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand

P: +64 3 577 8822

For Brunch,Coffee and Cake.

10am - 4pm

Start the New Year right!

WATER CARTAGEOptions up to 25,000 litres per load

MPF Ltd Contact Chris to discuss

your requirements

Phone 021 331 565

community notices

Volunteers Urgently Needed for Bread of Life’s shop, Sheets ‘n’ Things. Ph Susan 027 332 5251. Closed from Dec 23. Reo-pens Thurs Jan 7 @ 9am.

Mental Health Consumer advocacy Service Our Advocates will take up your cause to ensure your rights are respected, listen to your concerns and support you in the actions you want to take to gain reso-lution. Ph 579 5304 or call at Level 2, Aorere House, 54 Scott St.

St John’s Season greetings Thanks to our wonderful supporters who are helping raise funds for a new ambulance. We are open over the festive season. Phone 5781754.

public notices

garage

SaLeSHave some junk thatcould be treasure?Don’t tHrow it out!

Advertise a garage sale today and turn

trash into cash

Ph 5777 868

WednesdaySSSunBlenheim Marlborough

The

SSSunBlenheim Marlborough

The

Phone Simon or Jill 03 577 7868

The largest circulating newspapers in Marlborough.

We’ll get your message out to almost 19,000 households across Marlborough.

PLUS your ad will be seen by an extra 37,000 online every month.

• Kickstart packages available • Utilise our experienced in-house

production team at NO COST.

Stand outfrom the crowd?

Wairau Hospital clinical head of emergency Dr Andrew Morgan has encouraged everyone to take care of themselves and their loved ones over the holidays.

If injury or illness does occur he urges people to consider their options and not to treat the ED as a default option.

“It’s in everyone’s interest that the ED is treated as a place where people with serious needs can quickly receive medi-cal help. It’s not set up to focus on routine health care,” he says.

“Most doctors would agree on a short list of problems that should always be treated as emergencies – chest pains, stroke symptoms, breathing difficulties, and severe and uncontrolled bleeding among them,” he said.

“On the other hand, insect bites, strains, sprains and the flu were not gener-ally emergencies and the patient would receive more appropriate treatment elsewhere,” he said.

Marlborough Primary Health Or-ganisation chief executive Beth Tester

says the PHO, GPs and the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board have been working this year to inform the public about the most appropriate places in Marlborough to seek care for non-emergency conditions.

“Primary health providers such as GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists were the people to see for most health matters,” she said.

“If you are feeling unwell and it’s not a medical emergency, your options include calling Healthline on 0800 611 116, or consulting a pharmacist, your GP or practice nurse,” she said.

All the general practices in Marlborough will be open on non-statutory holiday days over the Christmas and New Year period.

Visitors to Marlborough who need a GP on these days should access the Marlborough Primary Health Organisa-tion website at www.marlboroughpho.org.nz for the acute on-call GP phone number.

People urged to stay safe these holidays

People should consider options and use Wairau Hospital Emergency Department for serious needs only.

Friday December 30, 201518

Norm Fowke GlassP: 03 578 0850 | F: 03 578 0977

15 Bomford St, Blenheim • www.viridianglass.co.nz

A division of the Viridian Glass Limited Partnership

Windscreens - stone chipsKeep your windscreen in top condition with our while-you-wait stone chip repair service.• Onsitewindscreenhelp• Safetyglasslaminated&toughened• Glasstinting• Allinsurancework• Warrantyservice

KNOWYOUR LIMIT

this holiday season• Budget priced Tyres • Exhaust

• Lubes • Batteries

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

Stay smart this summer,

KNow Your limit

DriNK DriViNGit’s never ok

“Our aim is to teach you to be a

safe driver, not just a licensed driver”

Remember, friends don’t let friends

drive drunk......................................AA Driver TrAining

Ring Mike for details021 786 871 or 03 578 0213

email [email protected]

81 Cleghorn Street, next to the laundromat Redwood Village, Blenheim • Phone: 579 1230

the real home of craft beer

t a v e r n

Know your limit and be sure to drinK responsibly to Keep

you and your family safe over the

holidays.

Knowyour limit

automatically with your SmartFuel Card at Caltex Main Street!

Proud to be locally owned and operated

26 Main Street, BlenheimPhone: (03) 578 2200

Don’t drink and drive

Save 6 cents a litre*

CONVENIENCE STORE

HOME OF

with everything

to enjoy your

journey

44 Main St, Blenheim • Phone 578 8176 anytime

Specialists in all aspects of:Aluminium Cooling Components• Radiators • Oil Coolers• Heat exchangers • Inter coolers

Let us worry what’s under the hood

ExecutiveShuttle

• Comfortable,modernairconditionedvehiclesforupto6people

• Personalisedwineandguidedtours

• Airporttransferservice

• Privatehireavailable

• Competitivefixedrates

BLENHEIM’S POPULARSHUTTLEANDPRIVATEHIRESERVICE.

ph 03 578 31360800 777 313 027 575 7773

[email protected]

Know your limitTravel with us

19 Grove Road, BlenheimPhone: 577 8615www.superliquor.co.nz

Please drink responsiblythis holiday season.

The bottle store with something more...

KNOW YOUR LIMIT

CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor October 20, 2004

ACROSS 1.Defensive police protection … vest (11) 7. Wharf post (7)11. Inflexible (5)12. Dig up (7)13. Burn in (5)14. Delights (9)15. Immunize by injection (9)16. More intense (6)18. SEE 7 DOWN.21. Hairless (4)23. Cavern (3)25. Sheep (3)27. Ancient Roman garment (4)28. Generous (7)30. Litter of pigs (6)32. Hint (3)33. Air Traffic Control(abbr) (3)34. Couch (6)35. Supplement(pl) (7)36. Gemstone (4)37. Day before (3)39. United (3)41. Unpowered barge (4)43. Overshadow (7)45. Abuses (6)48. English city (9)49. Waters (9)

51. Inspire (5)52. Journeys (7)53. Running loop (5)54. Of the stomach (7)55. Shop assistant (11)

DOWN 1. Canal boat (5) 2. Of little importance (5-6) 3. Captivated (8) 4. Swoop (6) 5. Abides by (5) 6. One who shoes horses (7) 7. & 18 ACROSS. By fair means or foul (2,4,2,2,5) 8 N.Z. political party (6) 9. U.S. state (7)10. Avoid (5)16. Loathes (7)17. Ease (7)19. Concede (5)20. Long coatlike Eastern garment (7)22. Loiters (7)24. Pinch (3)26. Son of(Scot) (3)29. Regions (5)31. Recurring ad nauseam (11)32. Golf pin (3)

33. Fuss (3)38. Overjoyed (8)40. Grace (8)42. Book containing several works (7)44. Advances (7)46. Vocation (6)47. Critical point (6)48. Dishonest (5)49. Perfect (5)50. Flock of wild geese (in flight)(5)

SunThe 19Wednesday December 30, 2015 what’s on

in marlborough

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

If you have an event email Erin at The Sun

[email protected]

Wednesday 30Blenheim Riverside RailwayDec 30, 31 - 1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Bray-shaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Brayshaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

Lisa Chandler - China DreamBeijing comes to Marlborough - from hútòng to highrise. Nelson artist, Lisa Chan-dler, challenges the sameness of new spac-es in global cities with a series of large-scale paintings based on Beijing. 19 Dec-31 Jan. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square Blenheim. Ph 579 2001.

Our Land - Exhibition19 Dec - 31 Jan. An exhibition of histori-cal and contemporary art that considers Marlborough’s landscape. Millennium Art Gallery, Seymour Square Blenheim. Ph 579 2001. Marlborough Art Society Members’ Hol-iday ExhibitionYealands Estate Marlborough Gallery - 204 High Street, Blenheim. 19 December-3 Jan-uary. Open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm Closed New Year’s Day. The exhibition is on a cash and carry basis, whereby artworks can be taken when purchased, artworks to be re-plenished. Affordable artworks in a huge variety of genres and mediums.

Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000The multi-purpose Stadium, incorporates facilities for squash, basketball, tennis, vol-leyball, a state-of-the-art gymnasium. In-door lane pools, leisure pool, childrens’ pool, lazy river, sauna, steam room and spa/hydrotherapy pool. Kinross Street, Blenheim, ph 577 8300.

Thursday 31Ignite MarlboroughWhether you’re in Picton or Blenheim, cel-ebrate with the entire family at Ignite 2016 at both locations with live music, fun, and a magical midnight fireworks display.Ignite Blenheim is at Liz Davidson Place on the corner of Queen and Charles Streets from 8pm and will kick off with Rockova followed by Watt 4.

Ignite Picton Picton Foreshore, London Quay from 7pm and will include kids activities & stalls as well as the main stage bands Onestep, A Minor Thing and Diamond Divas.

Havelock Craft FairSupporting the Simply The Breast Dragon Boat Team. 10 am – 4 pm daily. 31st Dec 1st & 2nd Jan 2016.Free entry, lots of crafts, plants and sausage sizzle. Havelock Town Hall, Main Road, Havelock Ph. 5785281.

The Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am - 5pm, a great all weather and family friendly activity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. For more information call Karen on 573 6868

Friday 1 Jan

Blenheim Riverside RailwayJan 1, 2, 3 - 1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Bray-shaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Brayshaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

EcoWorld Picton AquariumMeet the locals up close with amazing New Zealand animals. Touch a living fossil (Tuatara), Little Blue Penguin, have fun dis-covering animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Up Close Encounters at 11am and 2pm daily. Open daily from 9.30am. Picton Foreshore.

Heritage & Whaling MuseumPicton has a collection of some 2000 items of Maori, Whaling, Maritime, Heritage and Textile displays., 10am - 4pm daily, 9 Lon-don Quay, Ph 573 8283.

Wither Hills Farm Park WalksLoop 1 - Wither Hills Farm Park - Redwood Street entrance carpark. Loop 2 – Wither Hills Farm Park - Quail Stream entrance carpark. Both routes head down an open ridge from Mount Vernon with a continuous view of Blenheim, out over the Wairau Lagoons and on a clear day across to Wellington’s south coast.

Saturday 2Hopai SportsPelorus Sound annual family sports and pic-nic day, Admission: $5 children 12 years and under free. No eftpos available. Tug-o-war, field events, boat races, food stalls, raffles - profits to local charities. For more informa-tion visit: www.pelorusnz.co.nz/hopai orwww.facebook.com/Hopai.Sports

Marlborough Artisan MarketHighlighting the best of Marlborough art, crafts, food and produce. Come along and browse our stalls every week. Every Satur-day morning (weather dependant). 9am - 1pm. Wynen Street Carpark Wynen Street, Blenheim.

Mini Putt & Merry-Go-RoundPicton Foreshore, 10am every day during school holidays.

Rarangi–Whites Bay Track WalkThis is a tramping track which must be walked both ways unless transport is ar-ranged. It zigzags up from Whites Bay to the Port Underwood Road through a pine plan-tation, and then follows the road for about 500 m before descending to Rarangi, near the Monkey Bay track

Pelorus Bridge Scenic ReserveMidway between Blenheim and Nelson on State Highway 6, from the car parks the main paths in the reserve explore the forest and riverbanks. They are wide and gentle, beyond these paths, and across the Rai swing bridge there are several other tracks.

Blenheim Indoor Sports CentreBattys Road - Open 7 days a week:Monday - Thursday 9:30am - LateFriday & Saturday 9:30am - LateSunday 9:30am - 5:00pm10-Pin Bowling, Netball, Cricket, Soccer, Par-ties and events, plus holiday programme. Ph. 578 4851

Sunday 3Ulysses ridesPicnic lunch ride to West Bay, St Arnaud, BYO food & drink. Meet at the railway sta-tion at 10am.

Marlborough Farmers Market9am-12pm, Enjoy the taste of the freshest seasonal fruit, vegetables and produce that Marlborough has to offer, enjoy locally roast-ed coffee and brunch while being entertained by our talented buskers. EFTPOS available. A & P Showgrounds, Maxwell Road, Blenheim.

Cycling - Recreational Rides9:00am - 12:00pm, Free Sunday recreational ride -all year roudn ‘it’s all about the coffee’ - departs 9am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen Street, everyone welcome. Register your interest: www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Taylor River TrailBurleigh Bridge to Taylor Dam, the full length between Burleigh Bridge and the Taylor Dam is approx 5 km, however, there are various points to enter and exit between these two points, the trail is of an off-road nature for the entire length but the terrain is generally flat and considered easy going for most.

Wednesday 23rd solutions

PuzzleWR OO RC S DS

Blenheim Riverside RailwayJan 1, 2, 3 - 1:15pm & 3:00pm Blue line, Brayshaw Park to Omaka, 30min return Adult $6 Child $3, 1:45pm Red line, Bray-shaw Park to central Blenheim 1hr Return, Adult $10 Child $5. Cash only.

[email protected] www.mortgageadvisernz.comFree disclosure statements available.

Jac Lockington

027 249 7917 or 03 575 7077

Professional advice for everyday kiwi’s.(Home Ownership Coach)


Ph: 0800 500 123

www.mikepero.comMike Pero Real Estate Ltd. Licensed REAA (2008)

Debbie Webster03 578 3760 • 021 797 [email protected] 6 Bythell Place (next to Scotch Wine Bar)

www.mikepero.com/???

3 Merlot Place, RiversdaleBEAUTIFUL AS NEW 3 BEDROOM HOME, DELIGHTFULLY LANDSCAPED

Enquiryfrom $399,000

11 Lee Street, BlenheimRETIREMENT DREAM, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, VERY EASY CARE


www.mikepero.com/RX630740



3808 State Highway 6, HavelockUNIQUE 2183M² LIFESTYLE DREAM, 2 BEDROOMS, 2 LIVING AREAS


4 Newbourne Crescent, RedwoodtownFIRST TIME TO THE MARKET, ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE



13A Leitrim Street, Redwoodtown929M², 3 BEDROOMS, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION AVAILBLE




127A Maxwell Road, BlenheimWALK TO TOWN, 3 BEDROOMS, AN ABSOLUTE GEM HERE



203 Howick Road, Witherlea794M², 3 BEDROOMS IN WITHERLEA SCHOOL ZONE


OPENSUN 2.00PM


202 High Street, BlenheimONE LOVING OWNER, SHEDS AND GARAGING GALORE


Viewing by

appointment

Viewing by

appointment

OPENSUN 1.15PM

OPENSUN 11.45AM

OPENSUN 12.30PM

Viewing by

appointment

Viewing by

appointment

30 december blenheim sun

Documents