By JIM SUTTON If the mystery of the silent, salty places of Northeast Florida call to you, there are a couple of routes to explore. You could spend years on foot or in a kayak, watching for timid wildlife and listening to the small sounds of estuarine environments.

By DIANA BLOWERS If you want to know anything about the village of Jamestown -- from its current events to its history -- just ask Jim Sutton or, more specifically, visit his Web site.

At New Year, former Labour MP Jim Sutton's honour would have drawn comment from many.

Aoraki electorate candidates answer more readers' questions. If you would like to submit a question , send it marked "Political Questions" to PO Box 46, Timaru; email editor@timaruherald. co.nz; fax to 688-1042; or deliver to the Herald office.

Drinking from New Zealand rivers is like playing Russian roulette, health authorities have warned as Cantabrians urge the Government to clean up the country's rivers and better manage water resources.