MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL He körero no te Kaunihera o Wairau Sounds News v fan. in Walking the Everest talk In 1953 a man from New Zealand dimbed the Earth's highest point. His name was Edmund Hilary and the mountain was Chomolungma, commonly known as Everest Picton's Tirohanga Track and the Mt Vernon Track in Blenheim may be a long way from Nepal but locals ere being encouraged to cimb these in pursuit of their own sense of The Challenge is a run/walk event where the goal is to travel the elevation of Mount Everest (8,800m) in seven weeks the time that it took Sir Ed in 1953. The event runs from 2 October to 20 November and funds raised wil go towards Stage two of the Port Mariborough Pavilon. Local charity Mariborough Riding for the Disabled will also receive 20 per cent of the entry fee. Facity Manager for the Port Mariborough Pavilion Regan Russell said attaining the goal locals will be up to the challenge. "The Tirohanga Track will need to be climbed 36 times and Mt Vemon 25 times to complete the task" he said "H's not too late to make the commitment if you are keen to give it a go" "We aim to encourege locel people to not only utlise the amazing local walking tracks that Mariborough has to offer, but to get fit whie doing so," said Regan. "You can do it solo or as part of a team to help motivate each other. "Get your family, friends and work colleagues to join your beam. Put the chalenge out there and see what you and your team can achieve." he said. If you complete the goat as an individual or as a group you wil receive a medal at prize giving to be held at the Port Mariborough Pavilion on the 28 November. To register go to httaserestchalengs. Conquer your own Everest by sgning uo 1o e Morborougn M Everest Cholenge.o greot odverre for she whole fomiy ke the Aussels pictured obove Subsidy for Sounds' water taxis The Council, with funding support from the Marlborough Mayoral Relief Fund, is subsidising water taxi services for residents, workers and visitors to get to the Kenepuru Sound, as part of its July storm recovery support programme. DOES THE The service was initislly launched through Havelock and has now been opened up from Picton to Torea and Mistietoe Bays Al residents, business owners. tradespeople, essential services and visitors are eligible for the subsidy. "We wil koep the subsidy in place until the end of March 2022, subject to roads reopening end the level of use." said Mariborough Recovery Manager, Dean Heiford. "This is thanks to a great colaboration with our regional tourism organisation Destination Mariborough and tourism operators" "This is another step towards reconnecting people and making it eosier for them to access essential services or travel to and from their Sounds property" he said. MARLBOROUGH Mahi Mr Heiford encouraged residents to coordinate times with neighbours to travei together possible. "Please be mindtul that this is a new service for everyone. there will be some niggles as It rolls out, so bear with us as our teams do their best to assist," he said. The subsidy is $25 per passenger per trip for scheduled and pre-booked services through the Kenepuru to and from Havelock, or trom Picton to and from Torea or Mistietoe Bays. Bookings can be made with the Mariborough SITE by phoning 0800 777 181 or directly with water transport operators (the subsidy will be appled at the time of booking. For coordinated bookings for muti-stop, multidocation or multi-companies, and for alignment to some transport services, phone the Mariborough i-SITÉ, which is open seven days, or email pookingsometbocoushnz.com Sounds' residents warting overnight occommodation should go directly through the Temporary Accommodation Service Ph: 0508 754 163 or Rural Women NZ (Operation solate - call Elen Orchard on 021 141 3235) MARLBOROUGH's ROAD TO RECOVERY. It's a monumental task. But the mahi will continue. And if you need support, please email recovery@marlborough.govt.nz The new water toxi subsidy is separate to the existing barge service subsidy. Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ www.MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ I 03 520 7400 I 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL He körero no te Kaunihera o Wairau Sounds News v fan. in Walking the Everest talk In 1953 a man from New Zealand dimbed the Earth's highest point. His name was Edmund Hilary and the mountain was Chomolungma, commonly known as Everest Picton's Tirohanga Track and the Mt Vernon Track in Blenheim may be a long way from Nepal but locals ere being encouraged to cimb these in pursuit of their own sense of The Challenge is a run/walk event where the goal is to travel the elevation of Mount Everest (8,800m) in seven weeks the time that it took Sir Ed in 1953. The event runs from 2 October to 20 November and funds raised wil go towards Stage two of the Port Mariborough Pavilon. Local charity Mariborough Riding for the Disabled will also receive 20 per cent of the entry fee. Facity Manager for the Port Mariborough Pavilion Regan Russell said attaining the goal locals will be up to the challenge. "The Tirohanga Track will need to be climbed 36 times and Mt Vemon 25 times to complete the task" he said "H's not too late to make the commitment if you are keen to give it a go" "We aim to encourege locel people to not only utlise the amazing local walking tracks that Mariborough has to offer, but to get fit whie doing so," said Regan. "You can do it solo or as part of a team to help motivate each other. "Get your family, friends and work colleagues to join your beam. Put the chalenge out there and see what you and your team can achieve." he said. If you complete the goat as an individual or as a group you wil receive a medal at prize giving to be held at the Port Mariborough Pavilion on the 28 November. To register go to httaserestchalengs. Conquer your own Everest by sgning uo 1o e Morborougn M Everest Cholenge.o greot odverre for she whole fomiy ke the Aussels pictured obove Subsidy for Sounds' water taxis The Council, with funding support from the Marlborough Mayoral Relief Fund, is subsidising water taxi services for residents, workers and visitors to get to the Kenepuru Sound, as part of its July storm recovery support programme. DOES THE The service was initislly launched through Havelock and has now been opened up from Picton to Torea and Mistietoe Bays Al residents, business owners. tradespeople, essential services and visitors are eligible for the subsidy. "We wil koep the subsidy in place until the end of March 2022, subject to roads reopening end the level of use." said Mariborough Recovery Manager, Dean Heiford. "This is thanks to a great colaboration with our regional tourism organisation Destination Mariborough and tourism operators" "This is another step towards reconnecting people and making it eosier for them to access essential services or travel to and from their Sounds property" he said. MARLBOROUGH Mahi Mr Heiford encouraged residents to coordinate times with neighbours to travei together possible. "Please be mindtul that this is a new service for everyone. there will be some niggles as It rolls out, so bear with us as our teams do their best to assist," he said. The subsidy is $25 per passenger per trip for scheduled and pre-booked services through the Kenepuru to and from Havelock, or trom Picton to and from Torea or Mistietoe Bays. Bookings can be made with the Mariborough SITE by phoning 0800 777 181 or directly with water transport operators (the subsidy will be appled at the time of booking. For coordinated bookings for muti-stop, multidocation or multi-companies, and for alignment to some transport services, phone the Mariborough i-SITÉ, which is open seven days, or email pookingsometbocoushnz.com Sounds' residents warting overnight occommodation should go directly through the Temporary Accommodation Service Ph: 0508 754 163 or Rural Women NZ (Operation solate - call Elen Orchard on 021 141 3235) MARLBOROUGH's ROAD TO RECOVERY. It's a monumental task. But the mahi will continue. And if you need support, please email recovery@marlborough.govt.nz The new water toxi subsidy is separate to the existing barge service subsidy. Council's Harbours team - working to ensure our waterways are safe for everyone to enjoy. Contact the Harbourmaster's Office if you need advice or information about Marlborough's harbours. 03 520 7400 | HARBOURS MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ www.MARLBOROUGH.GOVT.NZ I 03 520 7400 I 15 SEYMOUR STREET, BLENHEIM, 7201 NEW ZEALAND