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By Jacob PagePicton RSA fishing section members struggled to contain their

laughter after they received a letter from the Ministry of Primary Industries, saying they used live mouse bait to catch trout.

Using a live mouse as bait for big trout is illegal, says the Ministry of Primary Industries, and in a strongly worded letter has told the Picton Club and RSA Fishing Section off for the practice and accused the club the practice was often used by its members.

There were a couple of basic things wrong. The Picton RSA club’s fishing section is solely a sea fishing club

and trout largely live in freshwater. Receipt of the letter left the Picton RSA Fishing Section members

speechless at first, then bemused and finally in fits of laughter.Continued page 2

Brian Lord, Richard Holmes and Ian Shephard of the Picton RSA.Photo by Adam Poulopoulos.

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‘Spontaneous laughter’ greets fishy MPI letter

Continued from page 1The letter then quoted Section 28 A of

the Animal Welfare Act with the final warning being that an offence under the section “could result in imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding $75,000 or to both.”

But Picton RSA fishing members could breathe easily as the letter said “on this occasion no further action will be taken.”

The fishing club is the oldest sub-section in the Picton RSA, having started in 2000.

Club secretary Richard Holmes says most of the fisherman are vastly experi-enced and none have ever used live mice as bait while fishing.

“Most of us are in our 70s and have been

fishing most of our lives,”The club hires a charter boat once a

month for their sea fishing exploits, bait is supplied.

The group sells raffles on a Saturday to subsidise their trips.

When the letter was read to the Picton RSA fishing section committee there was in the words of the reply to the ministry, “spontaneous laughter.”

“However after wiping away the tears of laughter we all came to the conclusion that the ministry’s letter was not a practical joke but needed to be taken seriously,” Richard says in his letter of reply.

He made sure the ministry understood the Picton RSA fishing club is solely

saltwater.“Besides all our members deny your

accusations and were not even aware of the practice of using live mice for bait.”

Furthermore the reply pointed out the accusation that the practice was “relatively common” amongst Picton RSA members was “completely false.”

“It leads us to believe your enquiry was undertaken without leaving the air conditioned comfort of your office.”

The last salvo to the ministry was “your letter reconfirms the low esteem in which the Ministry for Primary Industries is held by recreational fishers in light of the ongoing Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Rules Debacle.”

John McGirr, owner of James Picture Framing Ltd who sponsored the Peoples Choice Award, with the winner Phill Dunn of Grovetown and his winning picture “Green Carpet”. Photo provided.

By Celeste LodewykPhill Dunn says he is ‘chuffed’ to have been voted

as the ‘People’s Choice’ winner in the 2015 Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards.

So much so that he says we can “depend on seeing some more in the future”.

This wasn’t the first time entering the awards for Phill who also won an award two years ago.

He says art is something he has always enjoyed from a young age, and makes time around his full time employment and family to paint.

“I was always good at drawing. I was one of those kids at school that drew during class,” he laughs.

“It wasn’t until 18 years ago that I decided to have a play in my spare time. I had always liked drawing animals and seen some American artists and what they were doing and wanted to be like them... and bugger-me-days I’m actually doing it,” he says.

Phill says he sells his art privately but hopes to have the opportunity to exhibit them.

Until then he is thrilled with his win and thanks those who voted for him.

“Thank you for your votes. I love doing it and will continue,” he says.

Phill received a $250 cash prize from James Picture Framing Ltd owner John McGirr.

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‘Wood Guy’ promises to deliver furniture

Young teeth healthierThe Nelson Marlborough District Health Board say the number of five-year-olds without fillings in the Nelson/Marlborough region increased from 55 per cent in 2013 to 61 per cent in 2014.Statistics also show the number of Year 8 pupils without fillings has also increased.

MDC approves 3.3 per cent rates IncreaseCouncillors have approved a Long Term Plan that will raise the rates and charges levied on the district by 3.3 per cent in the year ahead while delivering significant improvements to townships’ domestic water supply. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman says the need to balance competing priorities had driven the decision-making on this plan and it was pleasing to see the final figure was slightly less than expected.“Councillors had all seen the wisdom of deferring Blenheim’s Library project to enable the funds to be found for the long-awaited water quality and supply upgrades for Seddon, Renwick and Havelock.”

New owners at The Fudge Factory Kerrie Bell and Cristina Cocchi are the new owners of The Fudge Factory, at the Vines Village on Rapaura Road. The duo took over on June 1. The new store is due to be opened at the end of next month.

Smith gets shadowedKaikooura MP Stuart Smith was shadowed by a Year 8 leader from Myanmaryesterday.Each of the boys come to New zEaland on a six month visit.They group were able to go into meetings and watch question time in the House.

By Jacob PageHavelock’s ‘Wood Guy’ has re-emerged

saying in an email to a disgruntled client, he would make good on all remaining furniture orders.

Robin Georgeson would not return calls to The Sun, but did email Christchurch man Ross Langford who paid an $1100 deposit in January for furniture he has still not received.

Robin says he read the initial Sun article which quoted Ross.

In the email, Robin claims he “lost $6000 in orders, the local police officer and a local

businessman had to move furniture off the street as people were pulling up to help themselves to furniture, some that was other people’s orders”.

A police spokesperson says Havelock Police “dealt with people who are awaiting orders from the Wood Guy and advised them the matter is a civil one and not a criminal matter and suggested they pursue options available to them via the small claims court or Commerce Commission”.

Robin continues to say in the email, “In the next couple of days I will start to take down signage and start wrapping everything up,

the last of my 20 plus orders will be out and delivered in the next two weeks.”

Roseanne Anderson, who paid $375 for a wooden seat in April was also sent an email by Robin saying the seat would be delivered this weekend.

Ross does not want the furniture, he just wants the money deposited back into his bank account.

Robin’s Facebook page has also been taken down and he says in the email “a chemical problem” was to blame for the slow service.

He says Ross’ is making “false and vindic-tive claims”.

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By Jacob PageReece Tamariki returned to the

place he was born to take the next step in his air force career at Base Woodbourne yesterday.

The newly graduated flying officer specialises as an air warfare special-ist as a radar operator and was one of 18 graduates on parade.

The group included pilots, en-gineers, navigators and supply officers.

“The last couple of years I have been thinking about doing the officer thing and now seemed like a good time for me to step up and give it a go.”

Reece’s father was in the air force and taught at Renwick School before moving.

Reece and his family to Auckland before a stint in the Middle East on a United Nations mission,

Reece says he did think of the idea of not following in his father’s footsteps.

“I seriously considered becoming

a physiotherapist because I enjoyed sport and wanted to stay involved.

“I then met a bunch of really cool, influential guys in my dad’s circle and I decided this was something that I really wanted.”

The 27-year-old signed up eight years ago.

The 15-week course gives cadets an introduction to life in the air force, both with classroom-based and field activities.

Reece says the highlight was a week-long exercise in the Wairoa Gorge.

“We were leading the charge and set up camp…We did some white water rafting and some caving which was great.”

Reece now heads back to Auck-land to continue his flying.

Reece says he has a desire to travel the world and believed following his father’s example was the best way to achieve that, though he said time away from his partner did make the lifestyle challenging at times.

Blenheim-born RNZAF flying officer Reece Tamariki at the graduation parade of his Initial Officer Training Course at Base Woodbourne.

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By Jacob PageBarbara James says keeping up with

evolving technology needs can be the most challenging and exciting part of her role.

The Marlborough Seniornet president says the 150 clients her organisation currently has on their book face more than just the stereo-typical challenges of desktop computers.

Seniornet will move from their current location in Russell Terrace to 14 Alana Place on July 2.

It is a move that will help the organisation function more efficiently and continue to serve their clients who range from 50 to 86-years-old

“These days seniors are trying to keep up with smartphones, tablets, IPhones, Skype, social media, digital cameras, internet bank-ing and websites,” Barbara says.

“I’ve been volunteering my time since 2006 and things have changed so much since then and will continue to do so.”

Barbara says a myriad of courses have been created to cater for any and all needs but most start on the basics – an introduction on how to use the mouse.

“We have people who find their way here

and we ask them what they are looking to learn and go from there,” Barbara says.

“Others simply turn up for two or three times and then they at least know what all the fuss is about.

“It’s really nice when people, at the end of a course come up and give you a big hug.”

Barbara says the new premises will be more spacious with better lighting which should help their clients learn.

There are currently nine volunteer tutors at Marlborough Seniornet, a number Barbara hoped would climb along with the client numbers at the new site.

Seniornet on the move

By Adam PoulopoulosAfter several years of cof-

fee, music and good times, the mother-son ownership team at Ritual Café are selling up.

Matt Hellriegel and his mother Heather McAlpine are pursuing other projects after almost three years in charge.

Matt is flying to South and Central America at the end of July, while Heather is focusing on her new business ‘Banjo Brews’ which produces kombucha, or fermented tea.

In October 2012 Matt and Heather, from Queen Charlotte Drive, embarked on their first joint business venture.

They bought the Maxwell Road site, then called ‘Cruzies,’ and redecorated it.

Matt says they wanted to pro-vide a place where people of all

age groups could meet and chat, using books, art and music as the inspiration.

“We really like each other’s company, and we wanted to do something positive for Blenheim

that was exciting for people.”He says one incident in par-

ticular told him they were on the right path.

“I remember this kid in a batman suit dancing to Black

Sabbath and thinking ‘what an awesome place.’

“That was a big moment for me.”

Matt says during his time at Ritual he has seen other similar establishments start up.

“We’ve seen so much awe-some stuff pop up – places like the Burleigh Dairy, Gramados, Dharma Bums and Scotch which didn’t exist.

“It’s good to see Blenheim do things a little left-field – it’s a nice indicator of where things are going.”

He says he does not have many criteria for the next owners.

“The main thing is it goes to someone with similar intentions to us.

“It doesn’t matter if it changes as long as it is positive for the town.”

Ritual Café owners to sell

Jazz Festival The Southern Youth Jam Jazz Festival is

returning to Blenheim for another year. The event will be held from August 5-8. Schools from all over the South Island

will be sending their jazz bands to tour the Marlborough region, before a gala concert is held on August 8.

Date confirmed The date for the 2016 Havelock Mussel Festival has been confirmed. The event will be held on Saturday, March 19 at the Havelock Domain. Last year’s event featured musician Benny Tipene, chef Chelsea Winter and a mussel-shucking world record from a heavily-pregnant Angela Fredericks.

Heather McAlpine and Matt Hellriegel.

Seniornet Marlborough president Barbara James is looking forward to the organisation’s new premesis at 14 Alana Place from July 2.


There’s a wealth of visual information on Council’s website through our Smart Maps.Our dynamic maps are a speedy way to find information about Marlborough and can easily be viewed on smartphones, tablets and laptops.It’s a really quick way to search a property file.But Smart Maps can also show you how to find everything from camping sites, cemetery plots, dog exercise areas to recreation tracks and the bus route. It’s a route to graphic information on the drainage network, fire zones, soil quality and the location of

the region’s heritage trees. The technical data is extensive, including resource consent data, all the technical reports held by Council and the rates changes for individual properties after the 2014 revaluation. You can see historical aerial photos for many areas – showing how your property looked going back to 1938.Just updated are the aerial photos covering most urban areas in Marlborough. Taken between February and April this year, the aerial photos cover:AnakiwaBlenheim

Fairhall/Marlborough RidgeGrovetownHavelockOkiwiPictonRai Valley TownshipRarangiRenwick

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TrustPower Community Awards 2015For voluntary organisations

TrustPower, in partnership with the Marlborough District Council, wishes to recognise voluntary organisations that dedicate hours of voluntary time and energy every year to making the Marlborough District community a better place to live.The awards are intended to support and recognise the valuable contribution these organisations and groups make to the Marlborough District.Nominations are now open under the following categories:• Heritage & Environment • Health & Wellbeing • Arts & Culture • Sport & Leisure • Educational & Child Youth Development Entry forms, along with details of eligibility and criteria are available at Council offices, the library and on Council’s website www.marlborough.govt.nz under Our Community, Grants and Awards section.For further information ask for Lyne Reeves Phone 520 7400.Closing date for nominations is 15 August 2015.

Transforming the Taylor River ReserveThe gradual transformation of the Taylor River reserve has attracted community-wide interest and support from groups like these Marlborough Girls’ College students helping to establish native plants along the riverside.Working with the Marlborough Landscape Group, Councils reserves and rivers teams have been removing old crack willows and replacing them with natives, guided by the Taylor River Floodway Reserve Recreation and Amenity Plan www.marlborough.govt.nz/Council-Publications/Plans-Policies-and-Documents/Taylor-River-Plan Work is also underway to establish the Ballinger Arboretum along the river reserve; the first plantings of ornamental cherries near the High Street bridge are established and the next stage, a stand of three dozen mixed species further up the riverside, will be planted in early spring. http://marlboroughnz.com/events/2015/taylor-enhancement-project/Future plans for the river reserve include extension of the walking and cycling path further up-river.

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Positive ageing - When you can’t make ends meetSetting priorities is the key to budgeting. As a first step, writing out a household budget can help you see where your money is going and where you may be able to make some savings. Work out your total income and all your essential costs – like power, food etc – and then see how much money is left for spending on non-essentials and for saving. It’s wise to have at least a small sum set aside for unexpected bills or emergencies.

The Marlborough Family Budgeting Service has trained people who can help you review your household budget. Ph 03 578 2006 or visit 25 Alfred Street Blenheim, 10.00 am-3.00 pm. They can also check you are receiving all your entitlements. There’s no charge and it takes less than an hour.Sometimes the budget can be stretched to breaking point. All the churches offer support to those in difficult circumstances and

there are organisations in Marlborough which can help to make ends meet:Marlborough Community FoodbankWeekly food parcels are available. Anyone needing a food parcel should make contact first with a church, community support organisation or government agency.Bread of LifeHousehold linen for sale at very low prices - behind John’s Kitchen in the Warehouse car park off

Redwood Street. Staff can also help you prepare a household budget, make referrals for a food parcel referrals or provide counselling and support at 14B Stephenson Street, Ph: 03 578 1355, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am-4.30 pm. John’s KitchenHot meal served every Wednesday from 5.30 pm, at Crossroads, 2 Redwood Street, for gold coin donation. Light lunch available, no charge, week days.

Council’s Long Term Plan 2015-25 has been approved, setting out the projects and spending planned for the next decade. Councillors make their decisions about the timing and funding of projects with Council’s full financial picture in mind.Council’s net debt will stand at approximately $17M at 30 June 2015. That debt should be measured against total public assets, currently valued at $1.5 Billion. So Council’s debt is less than 6% of the value of total assets. Council’s 10-year debt projections show an increase in debt, taking into account the new projects approved by Council during the LTP process. At this stage the projections are estimates

only; not all these projects have had the final go-ahead.Council makes a practice of being very conservative with these estimates and real debt levels have historically been lower than the levels projected in Council’s long term plans. Council’s debt levels remain well inside the limits of the local government’s tightly audited lending regime.Why does Council take on debt?Borrowing to build infrastructure – like new water supplies – is done to spread the cost over the future ratepayers who will benefit from that infrastructure. This minimises the burden, ensuring all the cost doesn’t fall on the current generation of ratepayers.

Is Council borrowing within approved limits?Council borrows through the Local Government Funding Agency which offers lower than commercial rates for local government projects. The Agency’s AA+ credit rating is determined by the security provided by borrowers like the Marlborough District Council and a set of criteria must be met by borrowers. The Marlborough District Council easily meets all criteria.For more information on Council’s funding process visit www.marlborough.govt.nz/Your-Council/News-Notices/News/Funding-Council-Infrastructure-Projects

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Marlborough residents may get a phone call sometime this month and be asked to rate the performance of the Marlborough District Council.An independent research firm - SIL Research - is conducting the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey by calling 800 residents with a 15-20 minute survey about Council services.The Council uses the results to measure its performance in key service areas, like land transport, libraries, water supply,

waste water and community facilities. The results help Council to understand public priorities and to plan for the future.Calls will be made to residential telephone numbers during the day, in the evenings, and at weekends to maximise the chances of reaching a cross-section of residents representing the demographic makeup of the Marlborough population. During the rest of the year the Council does not make a practice of contacting large numbers of residents by

telephone.If we need to advise you of services being turned off, we will put a letter in your mail box or make public announcements in your neighbourhood with a loudhailer.Should you ever be contacted about Council services and you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to phone the Council.Marlborough District CouncilPh: 03 520 740024 hours - 7 days a week phone line.

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Bring back the menHow boring it is to go and watch prem netball on a Tuesday night with the two top teams beating everyone by big scores now the mens team has been kicked out. At least you quins and smog spectators can now moan about something else like how there’s no competition for them.Bring back the mens team.

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Penny PinchingThe increase in rates is bad enough but now the residents of blenheim will have to contend with more of the councils penny pinching in the form of the new rubbish bags. Previously bags were made of polythene but the new bags are plastic and as thin as a shopping bag. Maybe it will save on production costs but it will cause a headache in litter and frustration every time one rips as my bag did when I put it out this morning.

Bad state Must be a ignorant person that doesn’t know sheep get a pre lamb shear at this time.Maybe they need to learn before they com-plain.

To the person complaining about the shorn sheep on the Farm Park.If one does not shear before lambing, the lambs would be born on the top of the ridges with no shelter. Ewes shorn with cover combs leaves half an inch of wool on them...maybe you should research your topic.

Pedestrian crossingsSeveral times I have had to stop in a hurry because a pedestrian has stepped onto the crossing without pausing to check. On occasion my reward has been a filthy look from said pedestrian, making me wish my reflexes weren’t so quick. Next time I may not react so quickly.

Reduction in rates?It looks like the M. D. C. Has plenty of loot.Spending six million on a new library.I’m looking forward to a reduction of my rates.

Roaring tradeAlthough shopping on public holidays is convenient, agree with unfairness to staff.Speaking to a Farmers staff member, they don’t even get overtime.That’s shocking, shame on you Farmers with your policies.You used to be such a great shop.You’ve lost it in many areas.

Internet SunI was amazed this month when on holiday, that I could keep up to date with comings and goings with the Blenhiem Sun, on line and free. I doubt any other paper does that service. Thanks for the service, not too shabby in think-ing for a regional paper.

ReassuringMany thanks once again to the Emergency department at Wairau Hospital.For your care and kindness to our son a couple of Sundays ago. You were stretched to the max and beyond but your professional care and support was wonderful as always. So reassuring to have you so close to home.

Lovely ladiesI would like to thank the lovely ladies at Sheets & Things for such cheerful and generous service. While buying some winter bedding my baby began to cry and they offered me the warm office to feed her in and made me a cup of tea, then carried the goods I had bought out to my vehicle. You volunteered such lovely hospitality as well as selling good quality second hand goods. Thank you.

Black noisy HondaTo the black noisy honda that lives next to the foot bridge on Dillon’s Point Road.Its not a 70k zone it’s a 50k zone slow down. There is no need for you to speed up and down the street. There are children that live down here and elderly so have some respect and slow down! Next time be a report to the coppers! Fed up neighbour!!!

Not localLast year we discovered that The Marlborough Express wasn’t the local newspaper we thought it was. We went to place an ad in it only to find that the lady on the other end of the phone was in an office in Manila! So we took our advert to The Sun instead as at least we knew we were dealing with a local person in a local office.

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Thanks for stoppingA big thank you to the Maori man in Jason Bryant’s truck.We got a flat tyre on the way out of Picton. He turned around just to see if we were ok. With two small children its nice to know there are old New Zealand manners out there .Thank you again. From just come off the ferry

Paid for a scrapperHad to get my vehicle removed last week....I called Tricky at Ascguard Vehicle Receivers, what a wonderful service I received.Better than other places in the last few months. Top job!! Same day service!!! And I got paid for the vehicle that was gonna be a scrapper!!!!

Accident in waitingSome people should not be on the road.I followed a silver toyota corolla at 9am today down redwood street. Car was all over the road and narrowly missed parked cars twice. Car reg started in UG and age if driver must have been 70 plus. If you struggle to see, can’t keep to the road lines, leave your car at home.You are a fatal accident to innocent people waiting to happen.

Leave the treesRe parking at the hospital.There’s plenty of parking around the back behind A&E.Leave the trees alone, too many cut down in the region since the vineyards arrived.

Whose job is it?Who monitors the State Houses around Picton? Checks up on Tenants, making sure they are still entitled/need one. If there’s money for pokies, smokes and alcohol, there’s no reason why they can’t be in a rental property struggling like the rest of us “LOW” income people!


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Why should very well paid people get it such as 40 years a bureaucrat or fat cat businesspeople?

The recent disclosure around Talley’s employment allegations throws into doubt the knighthood for Peter Talley, the patriarch of the Talley empire.

Was Talleys involved in the over-fishing of

Tasman Bay spawning snapper when snapper had to dumped due to over fishing? Or more recently the wrangling over the scallops in the Sounds and the way the Minister seemed pressured to look after commercial interests rather than the welfare of scallops and the recreational public?

National brought back knighthoods after they were dumped. In 90 per cent of cases they are so ill-deserved that they should be dumped again. Knighthoods are snobbery at its worst-mostly for the rich and exploitive.

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Dear Ed,I was surprised but pleased to see your in

depth explanation into why our local paid papers are dying.

I have never believed it’s ‘free news’ online that is the cause of their demise.

When I started as a journo it was in a news-room that hummed with energy and activity. Journalists would be discussing stories with the Chief Reporter, whose phenomenal memory was testament to her experience, ability and tenure with the paper.

All the journalists present when I joined had a minimum of five years at the paper - one had nearly 20 years.

You could restructure a paper financially and even give away news for free if you kept these people.

IF local editorial content was the most important part of the paper, the paper would still be relevant to its community because even though there was news on line as there would be alot more in the hardcopy for people to read.

I have yet to meet a Managing Director or Advertising Manager who understands this though.

To them its advertising content and God! - that is so frustratingly shortsighted.

If you have good stories; good LOCAL stories, people talk about them.

The people who didn’t read them buy a paper to catch up.

Increased circulation means more eyes on advertising.

Also, good advertising features, written by proper journalists and with good support-ing photos and not cobbled together from irrelevant sources, will get read and not just flipped over.

Other businesses will be more likely to do features if they see competitors or other busi-nesses displayed in a positive and accurate way - and features mean money.

I don’t want to read about the success of the Twizel fish and chip shop.

I’m also not interested in how wonderful someone in the Waikato is.

I want to read about OUR people. I want to see whats relevant to my com-

munity now. Home decorating during a downturn? Not

interested. So yes - money killed the local (paid) papers

because it killed the long term tenure of your local journalists, who knew you, supported you and were able to bring the flavour of your community into your home every day.

The paper I started in has gone from 36-38 pages Broadsheet to 8-12 pages Tabloid.

It breaks my heart to see a proud paper of over 100 years brought to her knees by men with no vision.

The local freebie, once referred to as the ‘sausage wrapper’ , has gone from a 12 page tabloid to 36-38 pages and it is healthy - ad-vertisers are busting to get in.

That alone sort of blows the ‘free news’ theory out of the window doesn’t it.

Leigh Maddison

Newpaper debate

Dear Ed,I’m getting fed up with one rules for us and

one rule for them so-called Maoris. No disrespect but there are no full blooded

Maoris left. The great Chief Tipene O’Regan is 16%.

The latest is “Police officers being told not to ticket unlicensed Maori drivers caught behind the wheel.

The Counties Manukau Police guidelines are detailed in a policy, leaked to TVNZ last night.

It states police should refer Maori drivers for training if they are pulled over without a

licence or in breach of their conditions instead of fines” said the news.

After all we’re all Kiwis. Ancestry doesn’t matter. Equality not racism.

TV news readers with no Maori ancestry have to start with Kia Ora and end with Ka kite ano.

The Treaty of Waitangi was about “one people”, not a divided country.

The treaty claims and money trough just go on and on.

Time to stop the rot and the rampant racism.Percy Parker

One New Zealand please!

Dear Ed,The MDC have initiated the Smart &

Connected process across Marlborough with the resultant groups being independent and community driven, not Council offshoots. Picton Smart and Connected was created after two public meetings, from which people volunteered to form a Steering Group, who in turn created some working groups, one of which was designated to present community views to the Library Focus Group.

Anyone can join a Working Group, or offer opinions, ideas or suggestions via the group.

As part of this activity, an appeal has gone

out for name suggestions for the new Library/Community Hub.

There was no authority granted or assumed in doing this.

Those names that have been proffered can be seen at http://www.pictonsmartandcon-nected.co.nz/community-contributions.html

I thank Gary for his suggestion as to how a name might be selected, but presently would prefer to be appealing for more name options to be posted.

This can be done by emailing suggestions to [email protected].

James Wilson

Smart and connected

Dear Ed, Why on earth is it necessary for ‘Smart &

Connected’ to waste time, and presumably ratepayers’ money, considering names for the new Picton library? Applying the ‘KISS’ principle, it is a library and it is in Picton.

The choice of name is obvious! A com-

munity library and it’s geographic location does not need embellishment by calling it anything different.

What next in the fervour to rename every-thing – hospitals, police stations, fire stations, town halls etc?

R G Herd

Picton Library

Book to be unveiled Marlborough Rural Provincial Women

New Zealand are hosting a book launch and dinner to raise funds for victims of the Nepalese earthquake.

The event is on Friday, July 24 at the Marlborough Vintners Hotel, beginning at 5:30pm.

Bev Forrester will be launching her book ‘A Farm at Black Hills’ at the event, talking about her life on the farm in North Canter-bury and what she has done with the yarn collected from her black sheep.

Tickets are available from the Marlborough branches of Rural Women New Zealand.

5 minutes with:8 Friday June 26, 2015

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Q I’m inspired by...People, especially hearing h o w p e o p l e h a v e overcome adversity/challenges in their lives, there’s always a lesson to learn if you listen carefully.

Q What’s one thing that you’ll never throw away?As much as it shames me, I have a pair of trackies that are quite possibly the most comfortable pair of pants on earth. Or my guitar.

Q Who would you love to have a meal with?

My future wife, be good to meet her!

Q What’s next on your wish list?

A dog/puppy, building the kennel at the moment.

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I live and work in Havelock but can’t stand mussels.

KFC…not very classy I know, but if it’s my last meal, it should be comfort food!

Give it to someone that needs it more than I do and tell them to pay it forward, I think the satis-faction of that would be worth more than anything I could buy with a hundred bucks.

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Stagg wants to open up a dog play centre.

D e b b i e s a y s w i t h Marlborough having 10,000 dogs, she is keen to give them a place to go when their own-ers are out or at work.

“We’ve got dogs at home and I know what it’s like to go to work all day and there’s nowhere for them to go.

“Dogs get bored and you can come home to a hell of a mess.

Debbie says she was keen to lease out a space for a dog play centre.

She would want to have a capacity of 20 dogs a day, including puppies.

“I’d like to have an area where dogs can be trained, can play and be fed.”

A price structure would be determined later but would likely cost around $40 a day.

Debbie says she’d like to employ up to four people depending on numbers but said she would need com-

munity support to get it off the ground.

“I’ve always been an animal lover,” Debbie says, “I’ve had cats, dogs, birds all sorts.”

Debbie says security, hy-giene and owners are the most important part of the fledgling business.

“I think there is a real market for something like this in Marlborough, people are more aware that dogs like to be social as much as possible.”

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

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Friday 26SPCA Dinner/AuctionFundraising for the Marlborough SPCA to help raise funds for their ongoing and day to day costs to help the animals in their care. Gibb’s on Godfrey, 36 Godfrey Road, 5.30pm.

Hot art in HavelockThe Gallery Havelock, open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. Enjoy browsing some of the excellent art on show from tal-ented local artists. Come and have a look in the friendly little gallery at 60 Main Road Havelock.

The Edwin Fox ShipVisitor Centre open every day from 9am, a great all weather and family friendly activ-ity. Come and explore the decks and the depths of the ship. Dunbar wharf, on Picton foreshore. Check out our Facebook or Trip advisor pages.

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

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

The Diversion GalleryOpen 12pm - 5pm Wed – Saturdays 10 Lon-don Quay, Picton, Ph 573 7376 or 027 440 8121 or www.thediversion.co.nz.

Exhibition“Through the Haze”mixed Media Artist Yvonne Jordan/“Through the Years” com-bined Archive CollectionsYealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily, 204 High St. Ph 577 6784 or www.marlboroughartsociety.com.

CollectionPublic art collections tell layers of stories and form an important part of a com-munity’s identity also contains significant contemporary and historical New Zealand art. The Millennium Public Art Gallery, op-posite Seymour Square, Mon- Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm, Sat/Sun 1pm - 4pm.

Saturday 27Ulysses Club Meet for a coffee and a catch up Saturday mornings from 10am at the Old Orchard Cafe, The Vines Village, Rapaura Road.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot SaleEvery Saturday 8am – 12.30pm at the Rail-way Station car park, Grove Rd, Ph Andy 578 2272 or 021 842 928.

Blenheim Menz Shed4 Dillon’s Point Rd opens 9am - 12pm Satur-day. Mon & Thurs 1 - 4pm. Building relation-ships and sharing skills. Ph Gerry 578 1835.

Indoor Bowls L.D. and E.K.Daines Insurance Triples, Sim-cox Stadium, 10.am.

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

Redwood Market 8am - 12pm, Redwood Tavern car park, Plants Produce and Crafts.

Vintage Farm Machinery 10am - 3pm, Open Every Day. Brayshaw Park Guided tours available, Sunday Thom-as Tank Engine rides. Ph Doris 579 4357.

Sunday 28Wairau Lagoons WalkwayThe walk is virtually flat. It makes a loop from the carpark along the shoreline of the upper lagoon and past Budges and Mo-erepo Islands to the lagoons’ main channel where the rusting hulk of the Waverley sits in the mud. The main access point is from the end of Hardings Road, which leaves State Highway 1, 5 km south of Blenheim.

MDBB Pre-Contest ConcertThe Marlborough District Brass Bands Pre-Contest Concert. Hear the band as it pre-pares for their upcoming National Contest in Rotorua. Featuring: ‘The Red Priest’ by Phillip Wilby. ‘Vita Aeterna Variations’ by Alexander Comitas. Our sacred item ‘Peace’ by Blenheim’s own up and coming young composer Todd Smith. Floor Pride Civic Theatre, 2pm.

20 Year AnniversaryThis year marks 20 years of Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boating. We plan to have a party at the Wairau River (Blenheim Rowing Club, Jones Road). Dress code will be pink, there will be a sausage sizzle, pink cup-cakes, raffles, balloons, competitions, prize for the pinkest outfit! 10am – 2pm.

Thermette Society Winter SeriesWairau River for the first of a series of three meetings at 2.30 just above the confluence of the Wairau and Spring Creek. Turn off SH 1 to the south (true right) bank of the river and drive down about 500 metres past the Firth gravel plant. Adults, children and dogs welcome. Bring a chair, food to share, a tea or coffee pot – and if you have one, a thermette. It is not necessary to bring a thermette. There will be plenty of hot water available and smoke. Phone 578 6667 or [email protected] or Facebook.

Marlborough Kennel AssociationRibbon Parade, Aerodrome Road Omaka, Entries taken 10.15, judging from 11am, All purebred dogs recognised by NZKC. Public welcome. Refreshments available, enquir-ies to Sandra Ellis 5787996.

Simply the Breast Dragon Boat Team Party at the Wairau River (Blenheim Rowing Club, Jones Road) starting at 10am. Dress code will be pink, and we plan to paddle on the river together. There will be a sausage sizzle, pink cupcakes, raffles, balloons, com-petitions, prize for the pinkest outfit, music and fun!

Marlborough’s Maritime HeritageSunday Series Event, presented by Nigel Costley. Nigel is the author of Teak & Tide, the book recently published on the Ed-win Fox. The presentation wil be held in the Paul Davidson Audio Visual theatre at Marlborough Museum. Entry - Gold Coin Donation. Marlborough Provincial Mu-seum and Archives, 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim. 2pm – 4pm.

Indoor BowlsRepresentative Bowls Marlborough v Gold-en Bay/Motueka, Simcox Stadium 10.am.

‘It’s all about the coffee’ Recreational bike ride - all year round de-parts at 9.00am from AvantiPlus Blenheim 61 Queen St, Everyone welcome. Register your interest www.bikemarlborough.co.nz

Oil painting class Complete a painting with professional art-ist Tony Roche. Art equipment supplied. 12pm-5pm. Booking essential with Alethea 0274 903 088.

Ulysses RideLunch ride to Donegal House, Kaikoura. Meet at the Railway Station (south end) at 10.15am leaving at 10.30am.

Picton CinemasMinions (PG) New Daily 12.00, 3.45pm

Inside Out (G) New Daily 3.45, 5.30pm

Terminator Genisys (TBC) New

Opens Wed 1st July 9.45, 11.45am, 5.30, 7.30pm

Jurassic World (M) Daily except Wed 9.45am, 1.30, 5.30, 7.30pm Wed 9.45am, 1.30pm

Marshland (R16) New Daily 12.00, 3.30, 7.00pm

Entourage (R16) Daily except Wed, 12.00, 7.30pm Wed 7.30pm

San Andreas (M) Daily except Wed 10.00, 1.45pm Wed 1.45pm

Noble (M) Daily 10.00am, 1.45, 5.15pm

$10 Tuesdays at EcoWorld, Picton Foreshore P: 573 6030 | www.pictoncinemas.co.nz

Up & Coming

3 - 5 JulyMarlborough Home & Garden Show 2015, 10am - 5pm, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

4 JulyRainbow Ski Area Opening Day see www.skirainbow.co.nz for more details.

5 JulyFly Fishing & Fly Casting. We are a group of Fly Casting enthusiasts who meet to im-prove our skills. 10am - 12pm at Burleigh Park (Carter Merchants Wood Yard/Burleigh Bridge) Bring your own Fly Rod, Line, leader and a drink for half time for more info ph 577 9505.

11 & 18 JulySounds, Salmon & Songbirds Cruise, Great family outing, lots of dates to choose from, bookings essential 0800 99 0800, 1.30pm - 4.30pm.

18 JulyBride of the YearRegistration fee $20 per Bride, register via email to [email protected] or pick up an entry from The Sun News-paper.

25 JulyTop of the South Rock n Roll, invite you to come and join us for a fabulous night of 50’s music & dancing, $10 entry, 7.30pm untill late.

www.mctt.co.nz [email protected] • (03) 520 8560

Amazing shows all year round

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT BRASS BAND

Pre-Contest ConcertSunday 28th June @ 2.00pm

Adult $20.00Conc(65+) $15.00Child (u18) $8.00

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVERTue 28th July – Sat 1st Aug 2015

@ 7.30pmSaturday 1st August 2015 @ 2.00pm

Opening Night Special PricesAdult $32.00 Conc (65+) $27.00

Student $22.00Wed 29th July – Sat 1st Aug

Adult $37.00 Conc (65+) $32.00Student $24.00

ISLA GRANT FAREWELL TOUR

Friday 21st August 2015 @ 7.30pmAdmit One $71.00

NZSO – CLASSICAL HITSSunday 20th September 2015 @ 5.00pm

Adult $52.00 Conc (65+) $47.00Child (up to & including

college age) $17.00 Group (8+) $44.40

SOUTH PACIFICThursday 8th October 2015 @ 8.00pm

EarlyBird Admit One $81.90 (1st 100 tickets)

Admit One $87.00

SWAN LAKESunday 22nd November 2015 @ 8.00pm

Adult $85.00 Conc (65+) $75.00Child (0-17yrs) $55.00

Group (10+) $75.00

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The Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show is set for July 18 and tickets are now on sale.

The year’s show will have a differ-ent format, new prizes and sponsors as well as some surprises in store for the audience, one being a silent auction.

Working behind the scenes are committee members Coleen Bush, Lois Morris, Lesley Ayson, Wynnis Phillip, Edna Stanley and Noeline Stewart who say the event will create an air of mystery with some of the show’s entertainment and

displays.“We have an exciting line up and

we are really looking forward to everyone attending and enjoying what will be on offer” Noeline says.

This year’s bride categories are:-Bride of the Year-First runner up-Second runner up-Lucky Bride Draw - sponsored by

Bernadette Thomas-Mrs Photogenic - sponsored by

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interested in entering, there will be a Groom of the Year category as well.

The judges have been confirmed, and the committee says they bring a wealth of experience and profes-sionalism to the event.

Benefiting from proceeds from this year’s show will be the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and LandSAR Search & Rescue Marlborough.

“Help us to support these great organisations by purchasing a ticket. It will be a fantastic evening to be enjoyed by all.

Tickets for the event cost $40 each and are available from the Clubs of Marlborough. Tables of eight or 10 are also available, though positions of tables cannot be pre-booked.

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Students from Springlands School put on their dancing shoes for the school’s dance festival at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

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Coleen Bush, Lois Morris, Lesley Ayson, Wynnis Phillip, Edna Stanley and Noeline Stewart.

New electronic speed limit signs will slow motorists to 40kph as they travel on Nelson St State Highway 6 and McLauchlan Street past Marlborough Girls’ College and Bohally Intermediate School from this week, boosting safety for students.

The signs allow the school to temporar-ily reduce the speed limits outside the gate during pick-up and drop-off times.

Traffic going past the schools will be slowed from 50km/h to 40km/h from 8.15am until 8.55am before school starts, and from 2.55pm until 3.30pm, when children are going home.

The schools have been working in part-nership with the NZ Transport Agency and Marlborough District Council to improve safety by making the school and its students more visible to motorists.

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These works include the installation of pedestrian crossing points on both McLauchlan St and Nelson St, as well as footpath improvements and changes to parking on McLauchlan St.

Transport Agency acting Marlborough roads manager Steve Murrin says it is important that everyone shares respon-sibility for keeping vulnerable young people safe.

“People, including children, make mis-takes on the road and crashes happen.

By reducing speed limits at specified times before and after school, we’re aiming to reduce the risk of these crashes and keep the students and all other road users safe,” he says.

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Marlborough says they are delighted to see these safety signs installed, as Bike Walk Marlborough has been a strong supporter of safety sign provision around the district’s schools.

“Peak traffic flows are generated around school start and finish times, resulting in high traffic numbers along and across SH6.

“Fortunately many MGC and Bo-hally students walk and cycle to college/school, considerably reducing traffic and parking issues.”

Police will be monitoring compliance of speed through the area.

They will be the second to be installed in the region; the first was at Fairhall School.

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As a Patrol Skipper you will be motivated by the opportunity to enhance maritime safety within the Marlborough Sounds. Taking command of one of the Harbour Master’s vessels you and your crew will navigate local waterways and actively engage with the people you meet to encourage safe boating behaviour.

To be successful in this role you will need a high standard of seamanship, excellent interpersonal skills and an outgoing character. A high level of personal fitness is essential as you may be working in challenging and remote locations for extended periods.

Harbour Patrols are run between October and April with the busiest period being December and January. The contract is fixed term however, additional work opportunities may arise throughout the year.

Applications for this unique opportunity close at 5.00 pm on 6 July 2015.

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].

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RNZAF Base Woodbourne is looking for two Casual Security Guards to provide effective physical security and protective services for Base and it’s environs. As a valued member of the security team, you would be responsible for undertaking general security guard duties to provide an effective operational and technical security and protection services to the Base on a 24/7 basis. While the roster currently comprises variable 8 hour shifts averaging 38 hours per week and will involve some work over weekends and public holidays. While Casual Security personnel are employed on an on call basis, there is ample employment due to staff absences.To be successful in this role you will have a strong understanding of the operational security and protection function, the ability to write clear, concise reports. Additionally, you will have the ability to display initiative and good judgement, and highly effective communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of people. You will also be able to operate basic computing systems.If you have these skills and attributes then we look forward to hearing from you. Applications close at 4:30 PM on Friday, 3 July 2015.Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be able to obtain and maintain the required NZDF level security clearance. This includes applicants being a New Zealand citizen or being a citizen of the UK, Canada, Australia or the USA for 10 years or more. If you do not qualify, we will not be able to accept your application.

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Sunday 28th JuneGuest Speaker: Rev Dr Graham O’Brien

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Home Safe Alarms Ltd provides monitored medical alarms. This is a part time role with flexible hours to suit and is home based. The role involves making appointments for our Consultants and is done during business hours. Average earnings of $20 per hour from a generous commission scheme. This job does not involve hard selling. Comprehensive training and ongoing support provided. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives whilst making a good income. As you will be on the phone your communication skills must be impeccable and you must have a friendly, outgoing manner.

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June 26, 1977 marks Elvis’s last ever performance while Charles III became King of England on this day in 1483.

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You are mourned by a family who misses youFrom the home where you used to be

A family who wanted to keep youBut that was not to be.

You are missed with love beyond tellingWith a grief beyond all tearsYou won’t be here tomorrowJust like you were not today.

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And we can’t stop this feelingOf wishing you were still here.

Janette, Cheryl and Sonny, Amber, Nathan and Tarquin sincerely thank you all for the love and support shown to us after the passing of our dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend Doug.Our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported him and us during his illness.We have been overwhelmed by the baking, cards, phone calls, visitors and kindness given to us and the large number who attended the funeral service.Our grateful thanks to the Oncology Department at Wairau Hospital, and the Hospice for their support and assistance. The generous donations to the Hospice were appreciated.A big thanks to Terry Terrill for conducting Doug’s service with his professionalism and humour and all who contributed to it.To Cloudy Bay Funeral Services who went above and beyond to fulfill our wishes. Nothing we requested was a problem.To our wonderful neighbours, thank you for your ongoing care and support.Doug touched many peoples lives and we will cherish our memo-ries of him and remember his happy nature and wonderful smile.

Please accept this acknowledgement as our personal thanks.

Doug Simmons

The Eltham/Beaver Road Cycle Link, Taylor River cycleway and Spring Creek cycleway will be accelerated with funding from the Urban Cycleways Programme.

“The Spring Creek cycleway will receive $440,000 from the Urban Cycleways Fund, along with $440,000 from the Na-tional Land Transport Fund and $120,000 from local government.

“The Eltham/Beaver Road Cycle Link will receive $360,000, split evenly be-tween the Urban Cycleways Fund, the National Land Transport Fund and local government.

“The Taylor River Path will receive $450,000, split evenly between the Urban Cycleways Fund, the National Land Transport Fund and local government.

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BROWN, Christine Carmel (nee Smith): June 19, 2015

BYTHELL, Margaret Alice (Peg)(nee Healy): June 20, 2015

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Football BV Development leads Central Pirates by two points on the Marlborough Football senior division one table. Pirates defeated Central 4-0 on Saturday, and BV Development had the bye. Rangers Sirens lead the women’s league table by 18 points from Redwood Wildcats and BV Chicks.

Sullivan attempts challenge Former rower and Olympic gold medallist Joseph Sullivan is taking part in the Halberg Tri Challenge, raising money for the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation. To donate to the cause, visit the Halberg Tri Challenge website and search for the Joe Sullivan page.

Skating Marlborough’s youth will get the chance to show their skills on the half pipe at the Scoot, Skate and Ride Marlborough event. The event is on Sunday, July 5, from noon-4pm at the Blenheim Skate Park. For more about the event, visit the Scoot, Skate & Ride Marlborough Facebook page.

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Leave it on the fieldsports talk

The Highlanders-Chiefs clash last Saturday night was ill-tem-pered, brutal and played with ferocious test-match intensity.

The Highlanders prevailed 24-14, but the final score was the furthest thing from their fans’ minds about three minutes into the game.

A sweeping multi-phase move saw winger Patrick Osborne score off a pinpoint Lima Sopo-aga cross-kick, only for it to be chalked off after five minutes’ deliberation.

Referee Chris Pollock asked the television match official to check if Waisake Naholo, the winger on the opposite side, had put his foot in touch several phases

previously. In hindsight, the decision was

correct, and Naholo’s right foot had grazed the sideline, but how far back in the play are referees prepared to go to check the on-field officials’ accuracy? The crowd and pay TV audience expect a high-quality product without extra breaks, and the on-field officials shouldn’t become too redundant.

The assistant referee should have been in a position to make the call, and Pollock should have been able to trust his decision, but in such a high-stakes game he erred on the side of caution.

The resulting break in play could have stymied the Highlanders’

momentum, but it didn’t end up happening. Instead, both teams reacted to such a contentious call by losing their discipline and throwing a few handbags. From that moment on, it proved a tough game to control. Pollock, usually a very good referee, had undermined himself and had a tough night with the whistle from then on.

TMO rulings should be reserved for the phase of play in which a try is scored. Even though the example in question exposed a wrong decision, it was an outlier – generally the officials will get these decisions right. On-field officials should be left to do their job, for better or worse.

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By Adam Poulopoulos A young Springlands

School gymnast achieved a unique feat at the recent Marlborough Schools’ Gym-nastics festival last week.

Tessa Hyland, a Year 6 student, achieved maximum points across her A-grade

disciplines. Tessa finished with 60 out

of 60, receiving the maxi-mum 10 points in the beam, bar, vault, skipping and the two floor exercises.

Festival organiser and Riverlands School principal Dave Parsons says it was

the first time in the festival’s 30-year history he was aware of it happening.

“It was a little bit different to the routine of the day.

“It’s great to see an A-grader compete at that level.”

Parsons acknowledged the achievement at the wrap-

ping-up ceremony.Tessa started gymnastics at

the age of six. She says she was surprised

by her achievement. “It was pretty cool. I really

wasn’t expecting it. “I felt like I shouldn’t have

got 10 but it must’ve looked

alright.”Tessa also plays football,

touch, basketball and rippa rugby, but says she is not dreaming of a future career in sport.

“I want to do something to do with animals. I really like animals.”

Gymnast beaming at record

by Jacob PageStormin’ Norman Berryman

will always be remembered as Smiling Norman Berryman in my eyes.

The big Northland winger was an unsung hero of the Crusad-ers’ three-peat of Super Rugby titles from 1998 to 2000.

The one test All Black and fa-ther of six died on Tuesday of a suspected heart attack aged 42.

In a team full of All Blacks like Justin Marshall, Andrew Mehrtens, Mark Hammett and Todd Blackadder, Berryman was given cult hero status by Canterbury rugby followers for his down to earth, laid back persona off the field and damag-ing ball running while wearing the No 11 jersey and tipping the

scales at more than 115kg.That first title in 1998 was

a special one for me, as I was lucky enough to be in the vic-tory parade riding in the front seat as my dad drove the players through the CBD of Christch-urch.

I was far too nervous to ap-proach any of the players myself but it was Berryman who ap-proached me after I stood there struggling for words to ask him for a photo.

He said “Do you want a photo with me, dude?” I nodded and the rest is history.

He wrapped his arm around me and it engulfed my eight-year-old frame.

His crooked thumb, no doubt broken on many occasions,

posed for a thumbs up and I grinned proudly.

From that moment on, I had a soft spot for him.

He was a grass roots player and a loyal servant to a game he enjoyed and he made a young boy very happy that day just with a 30 second gesture of tak-ing a photo and I have a memory that I will cherish forever.

That’s the power of sports people.

For kids who look up to them, a photo an autograph, a high five with a player takes a matter of seconds to do but can create a lifelong memory cherished forever.

Goodbye Norm, thanks for your time 17 years ago.

Thanks for the memory

There’s nothing like a photo with a child-hood idol, Crusaders winger Norman Berryman.

The Victory Phoenix beat the Wairau Taniwha 54-10 in a one-sided encounter at Oliver Park last weekend.

Victory got off to a flyer, scoring four tries to give them a 18-0 lead. Wairau Taniwha struck back with a converted try to Te Oho Cooper, but Kiani Edwards scored late in the first spell to give Victory a 24-6 half time lead.

Victory continued with their impressive style of football, scoring a further six tries in the second half. The Taniwha managed to cross the line with a break from Mel King seeing him touch down in the corner.

Taniwha players to standout in the forwards were tackling machine Hamish Brocket and the consistent Paradise Siloata

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Netball Sport Tasman is hosting a netball holiday programme next month. Year 5 and 6 students are meeting on July 7 and 8, Year 7 and 8 Students on July 9 and 10 and all Year 1-4 students on July 14 and 15. For more information, and for an entry form, visit the Marlborough Netball website.

Tessa Hyland

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