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Biosecurity bosses are battling to contain a pest that could prove catastrophic to Marlborough’s multimillion-dollar aquaculture industry.
Marlborough District Council’s biosecurity unit were called in following the discovery of hundreds of invasive pest species. The worst case of Mediterranean Fanworm ever found in Marlborough was uncovered on a boat moored at Waikawa Marina. While the pest species was imme-
diately destroyed, staff now face an arduous task as more were found on the seabed. Mediterranean Fanworm will readily settle on mussel growout lines and may reduce mussel growth by altering water flow around the lines and competing with mussels for suspended food.
Council biosecurity manager Jono Underwood says the find poses a serious threat to both the region’s salmon and mussel industries. “It can colonise any structure in the water and has a massive filtering factor. “Not only will it compete for
space, it will filter food before it gets to the mussels,” he says. The sea scourge has only ever been found in Marlborough in low numbers. Only a dozen had previously been discovered, says Jono.
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Pest invasion threat FROM PAGE 1 But hundreds were found after a boat, which had been in Auckland, was taken out of the water for cleaning. “It was right up there in density,” he says. Initially found in Auckland in 2008, the species has been trying to make its way to other parts of New Zealand, Jono says. “It’s a bit of a nasty one and has high reproductive rates. “Our whole goal is to try and make sure it’s not established here in Marlborough. “We want to make sure that more and more people know about it. “Vessel owners and operators need to play their part, know the rules, and keep their ves-
sels clean, especially when moving around.” “Everyone needs to be especially vigilant moving boats from northern hubs such as Auckland and Whangarei, where the fanworm is wellestablished and can easily establish itself on to a vessel. “If you’re moving something south, a lift and clean immediately prior to departure is your best chance of avoiding an unwanted passenger.” The owner was unaware of the fouling, which was probably smaller in size when the vessel came south six months ago. Any findings must be reported by law. Worried boaties should contact Marlborough District Council or Ministry for Primary Industries.
Mediterranean Fanworm has never been found in this quantity in Marlborough before. Biosecurity experts are keeping a close eye on the situation to ensure the pest does not spread. Photo: Supplied.
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Several near misses at Picton School’s Kent Street pedestrian crossing prompted calls to Marlborough District Council to act. Now a new $35,000 crossing is ready to use, helping keep children safer on their way to and from school. Principal Dave Sullivan says the upgraded crossing is a “relief.” “Staff and the school committee are really, really thankful that the council has made this effort. “It’s not just them making a statement, it [the crossing] has real value and is already making a difference,” he says. The old black and white striped crossing was on the main thoroughfare for ferry traffic using SH1. Heavy trucks are a regular sight on the road and while most take care, some drivers seemed unaware the crossing was even there, Dave says. “The new crossing is slightly raised, and drivers are treating it as a hump in the road and slow right down. “It’s bright red, they can’t miss
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Picton pupils have a spring in their step as a dangerous road is made safer. Photo: Paula Hulburt. it and even if no one is waiting to use it, they still slow down.” Year 4 pupils say the crossing has made then feel safer. Jayla Murrell, 8, says she must cross the road regularly and used to be nervous about it. “I think it’s much better. It’s red and bright and people can see it,” she says. Dave says council also have plans to move the York Street pedestrian crossing which is situated close to a corner. New warning signs will also go up around the perimeter of the school to emphasise children will be using near-by roads. Pupil Mercedes Raj, 8, says the crossing has made a big difference already. “No one could really see us before and it felt like the cars were too close and could nudge us.
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“It was too narrow but it’s great now.” This project was delivered as part of Marlborough Roads Safety programme. Marlborough Sounds Councillor Nadine Taylor helped push for the new crossing. “The children and staff were rightly concerned at the position of the crossing, being so close to the intersection, and the lack of obvious visual warnings for motorists approaching the crossing, and raised their concerns publicly. “I’m thrilled to see that Marlborough Roads, council and the school have all worked together to achieve a great outcome for Picton, building on the success of the improvements we made at Waikawa Bay School two years ago.”
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Singer Eden Kavanagh will return to Picton for her first headline gig. Photo: Supplied.
Voice star’s first Marlborough gig Matt Brown Singer Eden Kavanagh, 24, won fans across the globe after her appearance on the Voice UK went viral Now to raise funds for her first album, the talented songstress will perform at Escape to Picton bou-
tique hotel & restaurant in Picton. And she’s looking to make her dream of releasing a record a reality. “I’m making the music and having that polished. I can’t afford to do the recording, yet. Recording is the goal,” she says.
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Eden made it through the gruelling selection process for the popular talent contest, the Voice UK, in January this year. Performing for the judges, Eden had the crowd’s backing and entertained the judges, but was ultimately unsuccessful in her bid to secure a mentor. Eden says the song she performed on The Voice UK will feature at her upcoming gig. She says it would be a “crime” not to perform Megan Hilty’s ‘They Just Keep Moving The Line’ for a New Zealand audience. “It’s going to be a very intimate setting, candlelight, the piano outside in the courtyard,” she says. Since performing on the popu-
lar UK television show, Eden has been using her talents for the greater good. She took part in the ‘This is who we are’ charity concert at the SkyCity Theatre in Auckland to raise funds for the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack. Recently, she was a guest judge at the Voice of China South Island regional finals in Christchurch. “The emotion and performances were unreal and I was honoured to be a part of it,” she says. “I was honoured to show my support for victims and families affected by those horrific attacks.” Eden will be accompanied by accomplished jazz pianist Jack Page at her June gig.
“Jack’s brilliant,” Eden says. “We have brilliant chemistry, I’m very happy to have him on board, that’s for sure.” Eden will also perform a mix of contemporary and classic songs. “Songs that I resonate with, that have stories,” she says. “It’s nerve-wracking but exciting”. Eden says she hopes Marlburians would come out and “support a local girl and her dreams.” “I hope to see a lot of familiar faces there,” she says. ‘Evening with Eden Kavanagh’ is on 1 June at Escape to Picton. Tickets are $25. A return bus will be operating from the iSite in Blenheim for $15.
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From left, Elaine Blair, Jenny Black, Kerri Hale, Marie Dietrich, Carron McQuillan, Maria McConway, Marion Vercoe, Dawn Neal, Audrey Paterson, Molly Halpin, Michele Devereux-Austin, Christine Osborne. Photo: Supplied. big role to play in the smooth running of hospice, not just at the hub itself but in the wider community. “I really don’t mind what I do, I just want to help,” she says. “I like people and I make a mean omelette.” For clinical nurse specialist Kerri, the hospice is also a special place. “It has a real sense of community and it’s a place where people
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Sixteen years ago, two nurses worked the first ever shift at Marlborough’s Hospice. Kerri Hale and Michele DevereuxAustin met in November 2003 and for four years helped care for patients and their families. But when a nasty leg fracture meant Michele had to leave, the pair lost touch. Now they have been reunited as retired nurse Michele returns to the Blenheim-based hospice as a volunteer, just in time for the start of Hospice Awareness Week. “We’ve come full circle,” she says. Michele, from Blenheim, graduated as a registered nurse in 2000 and started her career at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland. But palliative care was always the area she was most interested in, she says. “I spent a lot of my working life as a health carer in hospitals in Auckland as well as a St Joseph’s Mercy Hospice, “We moved to Blenheim as my husband is involved with Omaka and then I saw the job at the hospice advertised – it was meant to be.” Michele says that volunteers have a
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Paula Hulburt She describes herself as a sleep deprived mum of two and is coming to Marlborough to share her latest work. Successful Blogger and author Emile Writes has no qualms about sharing the highs and lows of parenting and is set to tell all as a guest at this year’s Marlborough Book Festival.
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“I was just constantly awake nursing and trying to get the baby to sleep.” Her honest take on parenting saw her first blog on motherhood go viral and she has since published two books; Rants in the Dark and Is it Bedtime Yet? The author says she is looking forward to her trip to Marlborough, especially as it’s home to her favourite wine. “I can’t wait to come back. “It’s also where my favourite wine is from so that’s another bonus. “I am really excited about this festival. The best part about
being included in a really great festival is that you get to see everyone else.” With writing in her blood, Emily says having her two boys made her more aware of “cutting to the chase” when it comes to her work. “I grew up around adults who always asked questions and kind of had roaring debates so it might be in my blood. “Since having kids it has ramped up quite a bit because I feel so protective of them. I want a better world for them, and I want to cut to the chase and write about important stuff,” she says. It was writing, she says that helped keep her sane after the birth of her youngest. “I had a baby who didn’t sleep! Ever! Ever! “My first book was written entirely between the hours of like midnight and 5am. “I was just constantly awake nursing and trying to get the baby to sleep. I felt really isolated and lonely. And it’s not like at that time you can just ring a friend. “So, I started writing just to stop myself going mad,” she says. Now in its sixth year, the festival will hold some events in the ASB Theatre for the first time, as well as other venues across the region. Emily will share the ups and downs of modern parenting with Jane Forrest Waghorn
Blogger and mum-of-two Emily Writes will be in Blenheim as part of the Marlborough Book Festival. Photo: Supplied. and Kate Duignan, who has been shortlisted for the same award this year, will both put in appearances. Festival co-organiser Sonia Reagen says, “I recommend that people don’t put off buying tickets, last year many of the sessions sold out, which caught some people by surprise.” Visit marlboroughbookfest. co.nz for further information.
on Saturday 6 July. She will also tackle a range of social issues in conversation with Naomi Arnold at Cloudy Bay Winery on 7 July. Novelists, poets, bloggers, non-fiction writers, an historian, a songwriter feature among other guests. Pip Adam, the winner of the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Acorn Foundation Fiction Prize,
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Pink ribbon fundraising breakfast serves up smiles and support Paula Hulburt Smiles and support were on the menu for a special Pink Ribbon Breakfast in aid of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Many of the woman at Awatere Golf Club have first hand experience of dealing with breast cancer. So, when it came to combining their love of the game with the chance to lend a helping hand, members were keen to help out. Two members, are currently undergoing treatment for the disease so it was even more important this year, says event organiser Gayle Marfell “It struck a chord. A lot of our ladies have gone through breast cancer. “We’re a little club with about 70 members and almost everyone volunteers and does their bit for it. “Our president Kelly is quite sick at the moment and this is a way we can show her support,” Gayle says. Last week’s champagne breakfast golf tournament and high
tea attracted 45 people. In its second year, the club’s event raised more than $2000. For mum of two Kelly Pitts, 41, who is almost at the end of radiation and chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, the event was particularly special. “The whole Seddon community has been very supportive. “I found a small lump and even the doctors were surprised to discover it had spread to my lymph nodes. “We don’t have a history of cancer in the family either. “There are ladies at the club who are at the age where they have regular mammograms and are cancer survivors. “It’s wonderful to have that support and to raise both money and awareness,” she says. Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand is a not-for-profit charitable trust. It relies totally on donations to fund the latest technologies and to ensure Kiwis have access to new treatments as early as possible. For more information visit breastcancerfoundation.org.nz
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Dear Ed, With regards the possible Black Panther sighting south of Blenheim, I can report an incident from my past, way back in the mid 90’s when I and two friends were returning to Christchurch from working down on the Manapouri second tunnel project. We stopped to spend the night at the Mt Mary Ski-Club building, just off the inland highway south of Twizel. It was autumn, the clubhouse building was empty. We had a quiet evening, tired from work, probably had a couple of beers before bed and slept well. I woke early, the others were member or ex-members of the club and been there before, I dressed and stepped out on the frosty ground for a look around. Sun just attempting to peak around the shadow of the nearby mountain. Low scrub with a low terrace at roof height behind the club-
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rooms. I walked off to my left and up onto the terrace, moving then across through the bushes to come back facing the building along a grassy covered spit of land. Laying on the point was a big cat, larger than any dog, cross legged looking down on the clubhouse. It turned its head, looked at me in surprise and took off hurriedly into the scrub to my left, and could be heard for a while moving off in that direction. The animal was very big, sleek, colouration tan/grey –a darkish brown and the face I remember saying at the time looked a bit like a beaver, with very pronounced and bushy whiskers. Because I pushed on in attack mode, rather than backing off and running, although it now seems foolish, probably saved me as it would have been far too big to fight off. I remember trying to chase af-
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ter it before going and telling my mates what I has seen. I asked around for a long time after that if anyone else had reported big cats having been seen in the area and the only possible answer came from a DOC employee on a display stand at Riccarton Mall some time later. He said that he believed earlier settlers in the Canterbury Area had released these big animals, (he did give a name but I didn’t recognise it and have since forgotten), They were released to try and combat the rabbits which had become a major pest. As I said, It was very big, cat like, brown rather than black with pronounced whiskers. The closest thing that I could relate it too is the American mountain lion or Cougar. Now just a memory but still as vivid as the day I stumbled on it even though back in 1994-96. Another one for the record! John P Griffiths.
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Businesses and organisations support young families The Marlborough region is a wonderful place to bring up children and during a little one’s early years, there are many local organisations and businesses providing products and/or services which support their vital years of development, helping parents make good decisions regarding their health, safety, education, equipment needs and so on. For over forty years, countless thousands of local parents have benefited from their involvement with Marlborough Parents Centre, which is part of a nationwide voluntary organisation set up by parents for parents. Marlborough Parents Centre is a non-profit organisa-
tion run by a dedicated crew of volunteers, which provides parenting services, childbirth education, parent education and support and advocacy for parents. “We offer antenatal classes – to help parents make educated choices; we are not there to tell you what to do; we are there to guide you and offer support,” says President, Rebecca Toms. Marlborough Parent Centre’s CBE antenatal classes run throughout the year. “These do book up fairly quickly so don’t leave it to
the last minute – get in nice and early!” The antenatal courses cover things like: coping with labour, your hospital visit and parenting in the early months. Rebecca says once all the babies in your group are born, the centre runs a ‘Baby and You’ course which is aimed at babies who are 0-3 months to help you with the stages coming up. “This course is great for reconnecting with people after you’ve had your baby and helps us understand what your challenges are
and where we can offer guidance.” The ‘Baby and You’ courses run for 6 weeks with a different speaker each week. “We have two other courses, ‘Moving and Munching,’ aimed at babies starting their solids (4-6months), getting them ready for their next stage of development when babies move about. Marlborough Parents Centre also runs ‘Return to Work’ courses which give parents help and guidance regarding returning to work.
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Keeping kids safe and secure Community childcare Where car safety is concerned, Baby On The Move are your recommended car seat specialists in Marlborough; they will make sure that the product you are hiring or buying is fit for purpose (especially car seats). Bring your car in and they will find the best fit for your vehicle, budget and of course your child, plus they can deliver your hire to the hospital if baby arrives early. Pop in and see them on a Tuesday between noon - 6pm for advice on anything you may need and have your car seats checked for free while you’re there! Russell’s car seat safety tips: • Do not put your rear facing restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with an air bag. • Never use an expired car seat, it is illegal and places children at risk. • By law children must be in an approved restraint until 7 years of age. 148cm height
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gers’ side. • If using an older car, ensure the child restraint is able to be installed with a seat belt, and not just ISOfix only. • Capsules are best suited for new-borns as the harness, the size of the hip-spacing and shoulder heights are designed for babies. Baby on the Move has been hiring for over 20 years, always using well-known, quality brands. Not only does it hire car seats, but also bassinets, wooden cots, portacots, strollers, buggies, highchairs, breast pumps, safety gates and so much more.
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Stadium boss excited by new opportunity Peter Jones He’s well aware he has big shoes to fill, but incoming Marlborough Lines Stadium CEO Rob MacLean relishes a challenge. The 48-year-old, a former School Director of Outward Bound NZ at Anakiwa, stepped into the new role last month following the departure earlier this year of Paul Tredinnick, the stadium’s boss since its 2000 opening. Under Paul’s careful watch the stadium has become an awardwinning facility, utilized by thousands of Marlburians. Although he has been on-site for only a short time, Rob has been mightily impressed by the stadium personnel. “There is such a lot of passion here. I have watched them with the youngsters and the other clients … they seem really good at what they do and they seem to love what they do. That’s a wonderful environment to be working in, it really is.” Originally from Christchurch,
Rob studied at both the University of Canterbury and the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, before starting work with the US National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) delivering leadership and outdoor skills courses. After working abroad for 10 years he returned home to help establish the NOLS New Zealand programme. Rob then worked out at Outward Bound before moving to Blenheim as a project manager and consultant in 2016. With 20 years of experience managing high-performance teams, Rob feels his new role will be a perfect fit. “I love working as part of teams … and I love being involved with people development … this organization is about developing people in all walks of life. Helping them get the most out of their life, being active, and that activity translates into so many other aspects of wellbeing … both in terms of mental health and all the dimensions of physical health … but also social cohesion, people
Rob MacLean is the new CEO of Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Photo: Peter Jones. feeling part of a community. “I think the [stadium’s] tag line, ‘the centre of activity’, has some real meaning, it is a focal point for the community, across all ages.” One of his first jobs will be a strategic review of the stadium, inviting stakeholders - clients, tenants, customers, school groups
and sports codes – to offer their views on where they want the stadium to go over the next five to 10 years. “There has been some huge work done in the community to get this facility up and running, it punches well above its weight for the size of the region. “We want to know how we take it
into this next phase, where is active recreation going and how do we position ourselves to be relevant, to support the interests, desires and aspirations of the people of Marlborough?” His personal wish list for the stadium moving forward is relatively simple. “To be relevant, to be a hub for physical activity and social connection, to be as environmentally sustainable as we can get and to be a fun place for people to come to, where people always feel welcome.” ‘Making Marlborough the best place to live for all sections of the community through activity’ is a tagline that Rob identifies with. “But we have to accept that the community’s needs are changing,” he warned. “The way kids engage with sport is changing. How do we stay in front of that? “Does it have to be technology versus activity, or can we incorporate both. I don’t know, let’s go and find out … it’s a pretty exciting space to be in.”
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Trophy play-off prospects begin to diminish Peter Jones Reporter
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The odds of Marlborough-based rugby teams featuring prominently in the E’stel Tasman Trophy play-offs became longer on Saturday, with four of the five division one teams on this side of the hill being beaten. Central, who were the only Marlborough team to pick up a win on Saturday, are already out of semifinal contention, while the best-placed sides lost ground to their Nelson-based rivals. Waitohi, the highest-ranked Marlborough side, went down to the unbeaten Marist outfit, but cling to fourth place with two rounds remaining. With a home match against East Coast on Saturday then a trip to Kahurangi remaining, the Tohis’ fate remains in their own hands. East Coast are also still in contention, but will have their work cut out, facing the aforementioned clash with Waitohi in Picton, then a trip Nelson for a match-up with the high-flying Waimea Old Boys side. With four of Saturday’s five games played in the Nelson area the odds were stacked in favour of the teams from over the hill, who duly delivered on four counts. The only Marlborough success came in Motueka where the Blues followed up their victory over
East Coast last weekend by accounting for Kahurangi 27-19. In the other away games, Wanderers held off East Coast 33-27 in Brightwater, Marist got the better of Waitohi 34-27 at Tahunanui while Stoke thrashed Moutere 67-10 at Greenmeadows. The only game played in Marlborough was at the Renwick Domain, where the home side had high hopes of ending their winless streak this season. However they came up against a ruthless Nelson combination who pounced on the Green Machine’s many mistakes and came away with a resounding 43-7 victory. Nelson made a rollicking start, two opportunist tries to young Nelson loosie Conor Rhind in the first 15 minutes setting the tone for the match. Halfback Mitchell Barry missed both conversions but was on hand to convert further first-half tries to lock Sosefo Vaka and winger Blayne WanoaCommons as the visitors quickly established a commanding 24-0 advantage at the break. Although Renwick battled hard, and had their moments of territorial dominance, they invariably ended with a home team mistake as the visitors played with better control and more aggression. A second try to Vaka, followed by a touchdown to winger Saul Lewis, inflated the scoreline to 36-0 before Renwick finally got a reward for their increasingly fran-
Renwick fullback Michael Dillon scores a late consolation Photo: Peter Jones. tic efforts. Michael Dillon, one of plus midfielders Mike Vaeno and the home side’s best, scored their Falaula Fotu Moala. consolation try towards the end Scores of the second 40. Marist 34 (Kasima Sami, Jamie However, fittingly, Nelson had Spowart, Matt Stevenson, Chris the final say as Rhind completed Tau’alupe, Joe Taylor tries, James his hat-trick to put an end to a Hawkey con, Taine Robinson forgettable outing for the Green pen, 2 con) Waitohi 25 (Euygene Machine. Taylor, Taimi Fangatua, Corey Renwick’s cause was not helped Bovey tries, Bovey 2 pen, 2 con). by a bout of pre-match illness HT: 13-8 Marist which swept through the camp Wanderers 33 East Coast 27 (Sam late in the week, ruling key play- Westenra, Tiki Onolevu 2, Seyers Kyle Marfell and Josh Holda- mour Lambert, Myles Hamilton way out before the match and af- tries, Hamilton con). HT: 14-12 fecting loose forward Cody Weir Wanderers during the game, eventually forc- Central 27 (Nigel Satherley 2, ing him from the paddock in the Francis Roebeck, Braden Stewart first spell. tries, Mitch Smith 2 con, pen) KaTheir top performers were the hurangi 19. HT: 12-5 Kahurangi Harrison-Jones brothers, prop Nelson 43 (Conor Rhind 3, SoseQuinn and winger Zac, No 8 fo Vaka 2, Blayne Wanoa-ComKurt Schollum, in his 50th match, mons, Saul Lewis tries, Mitchell
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Aroha’s ace another step on fairway to success Peter Jones
Some golfers battle all their lives to nail a hole-in-one - and many never succeed in reaching that elusive milestone. However, in Rarangi golfer Aroha Minhinnick’s case it has taken her just 11 years to register her first ace, no surprise given the youngster’s impressive rate of progress since picking up a club aged just seven. Aroha, a year-seven student at Bohally Intermediate, produced her first perfect shot during a recent championship match at her home club. The nine-handicapper was playing a singles knockout match against fellow Rarangi Golf Club member Annie Hubert when they came to the par three 12th hole, known as Pukaka, on the seaside course. Aroha explains what happened. “Annie had her shot and she went a bit left. Then I had my shot … it bounced once, then we heard it hit the pin. “We weren’t sure if it was in or
not … we went up there and couldn’t see it, so we looked in the hole and there it was, just sitting there. I was really shocked and excited. “Annie was really proud of me … she was really happy.” Aroha’s mother, Amanda, was waiting at the final hole for her daughter to finish, but heard from a player on another fairway that a youngster had landed an ace so tracked her daughter down on the course to celebrate. Aroha typically shoots scores in the low to mid-80s around the Rarangi lay-out, with her best score so far, a 78, being registered at the Nelson Golf Club. She is keen to finally break 80 on her home course and reckons she is on track to do so. When asked what she needs to improve if she is to lower her scores, she is forthright. “Probably my attitude, I get quite frustrated with myself … and some of the physical parts - but my swing has been pretty good lately.” Golf is a family affair for Aroha, who lives just a short iron shot
The fairways of the Rarangi Golf Club have been a second home to Aroha Minhinnick for the past four years. Photo: Peter Jones. from the No 2 green at Rarangi, with Dad Jason, also a ninehandicapper, Amanda and sister Pippa. Their close proximity to the course is an added bonus for Aroha who trains almost every day for an hour, honing different aspects of her game.
A highlight of the early stages of 2019 has been a first-up win over her father, who suggests with a wry smile that it is getting harder and harder to keep up with the young prodigy in the family. Aroha, whose favourite player is Thai star Ariya Jutanugarn, has her eye on a place in the Tasman
senior women’s team this season, hoping to earn a spot among the top of the south elite. Her long-term goals are also firmly fixed. “I want to play on the LPGA Tour and be like Ariya Jutanugarn. It would be great to make a living out of playing golf,” she added.
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No Chatham Cup football heroics this season Peter Jones
Marlborough football won’t be represented in the second round of the prestigious Chatham Cup this season after Central were beaten by Tahuna in the first round of the nationwide competition on Saturday. The Dark Blues turned in a highly-competitive effort at Athletic Park, conceding just one goal, an 18th-minute effort by striker Daniel Grimshaw after the Central defence was exposed by a series of short passes. Tahuna play in the Nelson division one competition, the league won by Rangers FC last year, and brought a greater intensity to the early stages of the game. They deserved to be in front at the break, looking the more dangerous side, especially on the break, although Central showed warning signs just before halftime that they were beginning to find better cohesion. Given the home side was composed from players from two division one teams, Pirates and Wolves, it was no surprise their combinations took time to gel, but a change in formation at halftime also helped. Dave Turner, named Central’s man of the match was pushed further forward and the home team began to threaten more of-
Central winger Shane Evans, left, tries to find room on the byline during Saturday’s Chatham Cup match. Photo: Peter Jones. ten, creating half a dozen chances. However it was the Tahuna side who managed to get the ball into the net in the second spell, only to controversially have a goal ruled out through handball, while Central continued to spurn their chances. They had a late opportunity to force an equalizer when midfielder Ben Blackman slammed
the ball goalward, only to see it fly wide. Jordy Columbus was a standout, controlling the midfield well despite running the St Clair Half Marathon in the morning. The defensive quartet of Aaron Vercoe, Matt Goldsworthy, Paddy Smith and Andrew McCaa were strong at the back, while Scott Wilkinson impressed off the
bench. Central spokesman McCaa said Tahuna had the better of the first 45 minutes but his side decided at halftime to “have a go”, bringing a much more attacking mind-set to proceedings. “They were probably a level above us in the first half and we were a bit gun-shy … we didn’t play much football, just sat back a bit deep. “Then we figured them out at halftime, pushed further forward, became more direct and got more reward, but just couldn’t get the equalizer. “Unfortunately when you combine two teams into one, and you haven’t done much work together, it takes quite a bit of time to become settled.” However McCaa said the Central lads were proud of their efforts. “We threw everything at it and generally we held them pretty well. It was a good day for the club.” In the only division one fixture played on Saturday, Rangers AFC came out on top of Blenheim Valley Marlborough Boys’ College 8-3. The sides were locked together at the top of the standing s going into the game at A and P Park but Rangers proved too strong, scoring four goals in each half of a high-quality, high-speed en-
counter. Adam Rose netted three goals, as did Sam Patterson, while Liam Foreman and Sam Pearson bagged one each for Rangers in what coach John Denmark described as “a very good overall squad performance”. Despite trailing 4-0 at halftime, MBC showed their fighting qualities to score twice through Shinji Mikame, his first from the penalty spot which seemed to unsettle Rangers. At 4-2 MBC sniffed a chance of victory and chased the game, leaving space for the Rangers front three to capitalize on and they took full advantage to pull away again Captain Sid Knobben added the third MBC goal and played well alongside Jack Wilkin and Ryan Palmer. In catch-up games, Central Wolves will play BV Masters at A and P Park tonight, while Pirates will meet Rangers Clubs of Marlborough on Wednesday under lights. Both games kick off at 6pm. Scores Chatham Cup - Tahuna 1 (Daniel Grimshaw) Central 0. HT: 1-0 Marlborough division one Rangers AFC 8 BV MBC 3. HT: 4-0 Tasman women’s division one – Blenheim Valley Bullets 1 Richmond Hothouse Foxes 3.
Hard lessons learned by MBC First XV Peter Jones The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV rugby team were handed a few hard lessons on Saturday, losing their University of Canterbury championship match against St Andrew’s College 30-24 on the MBC front field. In the first half the home side leaked four relatively soft first half tries, all through the outside backs, and despite three penalties by Keelan Murrell and a blockbusting try to MBC’s man of the match, prop Monu Moli, they trailed 24-14 at the break. An early try and conversion to Murrell, who also booted his fourth penalty, closed the gap in the second spell, but two penalties to impressive St Andrew’s fullback Ben Innes ensured the visitors went home with five well-earned
points. MBC picked up a bonus point for their efforts, but were left to rue ill-discipline, which left them on the wrong side of a lop-sided penalty count, plus some pretty ineffectual defense, especially in the first 35. MBC head coach Matt MacDougall labelled his side “slow learners”. “In the last three weeks our penalty count has been around 25 … our poor discipline is letting our opponents piggy back into our end of the field and they just pile on the points. Today we played catch-up rugby most of the game. “It’s not the style of rugby we want to be playing … always chasing the game, if we sorted our discipline out we could play the game at our pace.” MBC’s next match is an interschool and UC championship
fixture on Tuesday, May 21, against Shirley BHS in Blenheim. Scores: St Andrew’s 30 (Harry Waghorn 2, Dominic Clarke, Ben Innes tries, Innes 2 con, 2 pen) MBC (Monu Moli, Keelan Murrell tries, Murrell 4 pen, con). HT 24-14 STAC Nelson College 43 Roncalli Combined 3 Lincoln Combined 38 Shirley BHS 3 Waimea Combined 17 Mid Canterbury Combined 15 St Bede’s College 33 Rangiora HS 14 Christ’s College 29 St Thomas 16 Standings: St Bede’s 10, St Andrew’s 10, Christ’s 9, Nelson 7, MBC 6, Christchurch BHS 5, Lincoln 5, St Thomas 5, Rangiora 4, Waimea 4, Mid Canterbury 1, Timaru 0, Shirley 0, Roncalli 0.
MBC prop Monu Moli charges towards the tryline for his side’s first try on Saturday. Photo: Jim Tannock Photography.
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took out the match 7-4, to claim victory over the Cantabrians for the first time in several years. (Dan-Marlborough started strongly with wins to the T: 1-0 two men’s doubles pairings of Joe Timms and one -Akhil Bhardwaj, plus Brendon Waters and Jor3. HT:dan Thomas, both matches going to three sets. The top women’s doubles pairing of Cloe Vining n oneand Jessica Crosbie carried on the success, takRich-ing out their opponents 21-19, 21-19. Bhardwaj and Vining went on to win their singles matches, Bhardwaj prevailing in a tough three-set battle. The team required one of the remaining three mixed doubles matches to win and the pairings of Timms and Vining, plus Bhardwaj and Crosbie stepped up to clinch tough three-set matches for the victory. Earlier in the day Marlborough went down to their Nelson rivals 8-3. The Marlborough team comprised Joe Timms, Akhil Bhardwaj, Brendon Waters, Jordan Thomas, Cloe Vining, Jessica Crosbie, Zoya Timms and Elaine Low. In August they compete in the South Island finals in Christchurch.
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Touch trio beat heat to bag bronze in KL
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Beating the heat was tough enough, let alone the world-class opposition, but the trio of Marlborough players at the 2019 Touch World Cup in Kuala Lumpur did both to bring home a bronze medal. Josh Harrison, plus the husband-andwife duo of Todd Nicholas and Katie Bradley, were part of the New Zealand Mixed 30 grade team who tipped over England in a third/fourth place play-off to bag bronze. Playing two games a day in the draining heat, with the mercury hovering around 45 degrees and occasionally rising to 52, was a big ask for those not used to such conditions. When the temperature topped 45 the games were played in quarters, with more breaks for hydration of both players and referees. When it went over 50, play was halted. Harrison said the heat was oppressive. “A few went down with heat stroke. It was often so hot you had to force yourself to eat regularly and hydrate.” Despite battling unfamiliar conditions the Kiwi teams achieved plenty of success. The NZ Mixed 30 crew were in an 11team grade and won eight out of their 10 matches. They beat Chile 15-3 and Scotland 13-4 on opening day, downed Singapore 13-0 before losing to eventual champions Australia 11-4. They bounced back to down Ireland 10-6 and England 8-2 before suffering their second defeat, a 7-6 reversal to the Cook Islands. The quickly recovered to tip over France 102, South Africa 9-6 and UAE 12-3. The United Arab Emirates game was notable as it reunited the Marlborough players with former team mate and friend Jeremy Manning, now resident in the UAE. At the end of the game Manning, once a professional rugby player and Fijian sevens coach, joined with his team to present the NZ side with a plaque celebrating the UAE’s “Year of Tolerance”. As well as providing a memory of the occasion it was designed to show their support for New Zealand in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings and
Todd Nicholas, left, Katie Bradley and Josh Harrison with their World Cup bronze medals. Photo: Supplied. recognize this country’s tolerance for what happened. “It was a good game and great to play against Jeremy,” explained Harrison. “We had a moment’s silence before the match to remember the Christchurch victims … they had six Kiwis in their team … and we did the haka after that.” In the semifinals the Cook Islands repeated their win over New Zealand, winning 5-3, before the Kiwis clinched third by downing England 9-3. Bradley scored 14 tries to top the Mixed 30 team’s scoring, and was named as the side’s female MVP, while Harrison dotted down 11 times and Nicholas three. Overall the NZ contingent won three golds - the 50s men, the 40s men and the 27 women - while the three open teams, plus the 35 men and women and the 45
men, picked up silver medals. The Aussies dominated most grades to win the overall World Cup, their cause helped by the recent introduction of the NRL touch competition, with semi-professional touch teams being aligned to NRL franchises. Among the NZ Mixed 30 team’s opponents was former rugby league star Scott Prince, who played 300 NRL games and represented both Queensland and Australia. “He’s fairly handy,” said Harrison with a smile, “he certainly gave us a couple of lessons.” Overall he felt the tournament went without a hitch. “Malaysia was a great place to visit. We had ice baths, physios and masseurs, which we needed … “[the organisers] really looked after us.”
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He doesn’t even have a driver’s license yet, but when William Exton gets behind the wheel there are few better. Last month Marlborough’s top kart racer claimed his first national title, winning the rotax junior section at the Kartsport New Zealand championships in Hamilton. The Marlborough Boys’ College Year 11 student, who at 15 is too young to sit his NZ driver’s license, is now ready to step up in class after reaching the pinnacle of the top junior grade. He competed successfully in his final junior event, the Jason Richards Grand Prix last weekend in Nelson, proudly sporting the 1NZ plate on his kart. Now he will move up to take on the senior racers in the rotax light division. Although he has previously won six South Island titles and a national schools championship, his path to the much-prized NZ crown, the highlight of his burgeoning career, was not always smooth. The competition consisted of three heats, a pre-final, then the rotax junior final, the largest grade
chequered flag. “It was pretty heart-stopping to finally get the 1NZ,” he added. William has been on a fast track to the top of his sport since buckling himself into a kart, aged just seven. Describing his son as a “methodical, perfectionist” driver who pays attention to detail, William’s father and mechanic, Gareth Exton, said William was initially “very slow” around the karting circuit but gradually grew in confidence and speed. Now the teen streaks around the track at almost 120kph, sitting just 10 centimeters off the tarmac. As with any motorsport event, there is always a chance of an accident, but William is not the nervous type. “When you first start off you are a bit scared … but once you get into it and get your confidence up it is easy. “I like the racing the most, the competitiveness and the whole scene at the kart track. The speed is awesome as well, I like going fast, always have, but I always want to go faster.” While William feels he has im-
proved his “race craft” over the past 12 months he admits he still has areas to work on, including his “data reading”, the immediate utilization of information collected by an on-board computer as he speeds around the track. His immediate plans include some senior X30 races in Australia later this year, William’s on-going motorsport ambitions being fuelled by recognition from Aussie karting legend Dave Sera and the Erebus V8 Supercar Academy, who have named William as their junior driver, offering on-going support with race karts, equipment and travel – including work on a racing simulator. Long term, he plans to feed his need for speed by becoming a V8 Supercar driver, alongside the likes of Kiwi star Scott McLaughlin, who was on hand in Hamilton to see him win his national kart title. “It would be awesome to make a living out of [motorsport], that’s the goal anyway,” he added. Next event on the local calendar is race two in the Sunbelt Series, to be staged at the Kartsport Marlborough track on Sunday June 2.
Awatere goal attack Aimee Jones claims possession as SMOG defender Bonnie Morris does her best to grab an intercept during last week’s premier netball opener at Stadium 2000. Photo: Peter Jones. who started reading the game all 10 players, working on difwell, built her confidence and ferent combinations around the grew as the game went on, while solid core of centre Bridget Gane, Sarah [Hammond] and Ella-Rose shooter Hayley Marfell, goal at[Hammond] did their jobs, mean- tack Lauren Murray and goal deing the other players could just fence Taylor Rogers. Wing defence Lily Tiueti, circle deconcentrate on their work.” A standout in the opener was goal fender Mya Wiapo and middie Ella attack Kate Gaudin who showed Donald were impressive for MGC, her reliability, dropping in 32 along with goal attack Taila Town goals from 36 attempts. who shot at 87 percent and looks a Aimee Jones stood out for the highly-promising prospect. Tussocks, providing an energetic, Pelorus got good value from the reliable shooting option, while experienced midcourt duo of Kelnew centre Nicole Witterick made sie Fitzpatrick and Jenna Gilbert, an immediate impression. defender Danelle Moffat and Kelly Harlequins gave court time to West, who moved into the shoot-
ing circle during the second spell. For Toko, youngster Haze Tepuia stepping up with 31 goals from 37 attempts, while Naia Lawrence also impressed under the hoop. The Wilson twins, Hana and Kayla May, were busy and constructive in midcourt while Savannah Lawrence toiled hard in defence throughout. Scores from week one: SMOG Good Home 61 (Karli Murphy 13/19, Lucy Barrett 16/21, Kate Gaudin 32/36) Awatere 32 (Aimee Jones 21/35, Tracee Lee 11/19). Quarter scores (winning team first): 13-10, 17-7, 14-9, 17-6. Harlequins Radich Law 46 (Hayley Marfell 17/28, Lauren Murray 29/41) MGC New Zealand King Salmon 35 (Oakley Tepuia 7/17, Isabella Rohloff 7/13, Taila Town 21/24). Quarter scores: 11-9, 12-7, 10-11, 13-8. Pelorus Edridge Contracting 52 (Courtney Taufa 18/32, Olivia Pinkerton 23/33, Kelly West 11/18) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch 47 (Haze Tepuia 32/38, Naia Lawrence 11/12, Gemma Hika 4/5). Quarter scores: 15-10, 11-9, 1314, 13-14. Standings: SMOG 3, Harlequins 3, Pelorus 3, Tokomaru 0, MGC 0, Awatere 0.
The young man behind the mask – William Exton gets his race face on. Photo: Peter Jones. nationally in terms of participation. William won two heats and finished third in the other, but had a potentially serious mishap in the pre-final. “My wheel fell off on a fast corner,” he explained. “It wasn’t to do with the mechanics, just wear and tear on the axle and the hub slid off. “Luckily the points I got from the heats put me in a good spot for the final and Dad quickly fixed the wheel in the pits.
“[The wheel mishap] made me a bit nervous for the final … but I was in position five, not too far back.” On the first lap of the title decider he improved to third, sitting behind two front cars who were working together. William managed to pass the front cars but then the race was halted for 10 minutes by a red flag. He was on pole for the re-start and led all the way to the finish, providing an “awesome” feeling as he took the
Netball title race predicted to be close Peter Jones
Early indications suggest the 2019 Marlborough premier netball race will be a close-run affair. The three favoured teams pre-season - SMOG Good Home, Harlequins Radich Law and Pelorus Edridge Contracting - picked up wins at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 last week, however none were compelling. All six teams in action on opening night battled to shake off the rust that had accumulated over the warmer months, struggling for combinations and rhythm, no surprise this early in a long campaign. SMOG accounted for Awatere 6132, by far the most comfortable margin, although they had to battle in the early stages for cohesion. The Quins had a ding-dong battle with Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon, the students staying within reach most of the way through before finally succumbing 46-35. Pelorus also struggled throughout their clash with Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton, unable to shake off the Picton side, with the final score of 52-47 suggesting some torrid battles to come this season. Tonight the three winning sides
from week one have an opportunity to make an early statement, all matched against first round losers. SMOG meet MGC in the night’s early game, at 6.15pm, Pelorus take on Awatere at 7.45pm then Harlequins play Tokomaru at 8pm. Janine Jordaan, coach of defending premier champions SMOG, was happy with her side’s first efforts, especially given they had some untried combinations on court. “I would probably give them a seven-out-of-10 mark,” said the experienced mentor. “We started slowly and tried different combinations … but I thought the defence started working better as a unit as the game progressed, along with the attackers’ ability to change speed, create second phase and drives … the connections were just there. “We have some younger players in areas we had experience in last year, so they just need time to grow. “All the newbies did great. Mahina [Henry-Campbell] at goal keep has never played a full premier game and she kept going all night. Mereana [Ave], at wing defence is a beautiful young player
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We people living with or have had experience Volunteer Coordinator on 03 578 9492. trained at the Royal Academy, London; 6pm until 25 June, Fairhall Hall. No partner would love to meet you! Ph 579 6410. with depression. Baptist Church Hall, MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS COMMUNITY Lois Johnston a soprano trained in needed, come along for funfriendship, SENIORNET brings older adults & tech- cnr High St & Beaver Road, 10am-11.30. VEHICLE TRUST Do you have difficulty getting to medical appointments in Scotland; Elgee Leung & Elin Tomas both music, dance & fun. Dance to all genre off nology together, friendly, fun, stress-free. Speakers, outings & tips. 578 3676. trained & played overseas; Olivia Sheat, music. First night free for new beginners Small, organised classes with volunteer BARBERSHOP SINGING 7pm at Spring NELSON? This trust has been created to carry people to Nelson for medical just finished training at Victoria University. then $5 a class. Judith - 578 7554. tutors same age as students. Courses Creek Hall at 7pm. Brian 578 0692. A string quartet & Ovation, Girls’ College BLENHEIM CROQUET CLUB welcomes range from very beginner up to more STEADY AS YOU GO falls prevention appointments. To enquire Ph 574 1311 or Choir will be included in the programme. new members to come along & have a advanced in Word Processing, Photoshop group. Picton, Thursdays 1.30-2.30pm. email soundsvehicle@gmail.com. Contact Barry on 03 5787448. go 1pm Parker St. Pollard Park on Sun, Elements, Excel etc. Bryan 574 1311. Marina Cove Village Communal room, MARLBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONOPERATION COVER UP Community Tues & Thurs. Golf Croquet, Wed & Sat. MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB We 53 Waikawa Rd. Involves slow & gentle ALS (MYP) is a brand new, not for profit, Knitting Project. St Christopher’s Association Croquet, Friday Ricochet are a very active club, holding mid-week stretching exercises & balance control for networking group dedicated to the next Redwoodtown, 24 May, 2pm-5pm. Drop BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired? & Sunday trips plus regular overnight 65+ age group. Especially for those who generation of professionals. Our goal is to connect like-minded people and fully off, 25 May,10am-3-30pm. Display Come, Enjoy good fellowship? We would tramps. Extended trips further afield are have fallen in the last year. See, Touch, Handmade Blankets Etc love to see you at one of our monthly also on the program. Ph 5728762. STAMP COLLECTORS CLUB at Brawshaw integrate them into the Marlborough before Packing & transported to Poorer meetings (first Wed of month), & then at MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO Park Club rooms 7.30pm on Mondays. All lifestyle. Connect with us on facebook. STEAM ENGINE miniature steam engine families in Eastern Europe, ready for their our coffee mornings & outings - also on CLUB Meets 2nd Thursday each month welcome. Rick 579 3475. Extremely Cold Winter. Be prepared to be Wednesdays!! Phone Sue 027 242 6409 or at 7.30pm at Emergency Management BLENHEIM BUDDHIST GROUP Mondays rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm-4pm Amazed. Ruth 578 3550- Voluntary team. Operating Centre. Welcome to anyone 7-8.30pm, sharing teachings & support Sundays, $2. Raewyn 03 578 4576 for details.
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