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People are calling for a controversial statue of the man who gave Picton its name to be pulled down. A marble statue of Thomas Picton is included in a City Hall display of heroes in a Welsh city. But angry objectors are calling for the memorial to be ditched, claiming Picton was a “sadistic slave owner.” Picton was the highest-ranking officer killed at the Battle of Waterloo and the Te Āti Awa settlement of Waitohi was renamed Picton by Governor Thomas Gore Browne in his honour. Calls to remove his statue from Cardiff ’s City Hall are rife, with one of Picton’s descendants leading the fight. In a letter to the leader of Cardiff City Council, councillor Huw Thomas, Aled Thomas says he does not defend the actions of his distant family member. “However, while I am related to the Picton family, I do not defend the cruelty that Sir Thomas Picton caused,” he says. “In fact, I feel rather embarrassed to admit I am related to him.” Aled told the BBC he would like to see the statue moved to a national slavery museum to be set up by both the Welsh and UK governments.
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Picton died leading a charge at the Battle of Waterloo and was hailed as a hero. But the inclusion of his statue is being called an “affront.” Remembered for his many exploits under Wellington in the Iberian Peninsular War of 1807– 1814, Picton is hailed as having fought with great bravery. But Picton was also a slave owner and an alleged brutal colonial governor of Trinidad known for authorising the torture of a 14-year-old girl. In an attempt to extract a confession from Luisa Calderón, a young, free mulatto girl suspected of assisting one of her lovers to steal £500, Picton suspended her by one arm on a pulley rope set in the ceiling and lowered her onto a spike in the floor, bare
Death of Sir Thomas Picton by Matthew Dubourg, 1817. foot first. This continued until her entire body weight rested on the spike. She was subjected to this treat-
ment twice, for nearly an hour in the first instance. She did not confess and was imprisoned for a further eight
months before being released. Picton was convicted of the ‘misdemeanor of having in 1801 caused torture to be unlawfully inflicted to extract a confession’, but the conviction was later overturned. Italian historian Alessandro Barbero says Picton was “respected for his courage and feared for his irascible temperament”. Commenting on Facebook Makaore Wilson says place names should be connected to people with links to an area. “First and foremost, ask yourself what has this guy even got to do with our country and the top of South Island? “Then, if you can find an authentic connection, then maybe, just maybe you should reflect on the type of person he was.” Cardiff City Council have been approached for comment.
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A roundabout solution to road safety Street, Seymour Street and Maxwell Road could get the same treatment. This option will help to reduce vehicle speeds and improve facilities for walking and cycling, Steve says. “The raised roundabout will create less of an impediment for heavy vehicles than other options, and it will also feature urban design treatments to reduce the impact to residents. “A zebra crossing, with a speed indication sign is also proposed on the Alabama Road Western approach for the nearby school and sports grounds.
year. Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin says the $300,000 raised roundabout and ramps will be used on all its intersections to slow people down. “Depending on the severity of the accident, the social costs can be huge in terms of ACC claims, time off work and hospital care. “It’s not the most dangerous in terms of the number of accidents but they are more severe and something had to be done.” And after an 18-month trial period other potentially dangerous roundabouts on Weld
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A solution to crashes at a notorious Blenheim roundabout could be rolled out across the region if it works. Fourteen accidents, some serious, have happened at the roundabout at Alabama Road and Weld Street over the last five years. Marlborough District Council’s Assets and Services committee have revealed plans to slow down traffic which comes at a social cost of about $550,000 a
“This will further help to reduce the approach speed from this direction,” he says. Following the committee’s decision, Marlborough Roads will consult with nearby residents, school and businesses before a final design is com-
pleted. Construction works could begin this summer. A zebra crossing will also be put down on the roundabout exit closest to Redwoodtown School, with a speed indicator sign on approach.
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Students needing a good night’s sleep sparked a business idea for a team of college entrepreneurs. Four Marlborough Girls’ College business students have created special sprays to help people relax at night and feel refreshed in the morning. Their new company, Mellow, is fully funded by the team who hope their new venture will get the money coming in. The team settled on the facial sprays after their market research revealed many of their peers often felt tired or rundown. Mellow chief executive Destiny Aires says the facial sprays weren’t the group’s first business idea. Butter sticks, dog biscuits and reselling secondhand clothing were all ideas left on the cutting room floor, she says. “We came up with a few ideas before we settled on Mellow. We had to think of a problem or an issue and then solve it. “One of the sprays calms your mind and relaxes you. The other reinvigorates you and wakes you up in the morning.” Production and communications manager Vita Elworthy
Marlborough Girls’ College students Beth Gray, Destiny Aires and Vita Elworthy. says expert help was invaluable to get the sprays to trial stage. Vita says the team made the most of their business mentor Erena Oliver’s knowledge of essential oils. “She explained the properties of the oils and we made our own recipe based on that,” Vita says. “We had a few prototypes – the first one didn’t smell too nice. “We had to make it appeal to people – to make it smell nice and make people want
to put it on. “It applies to everyone, but we’re targeting youth.” Destiny, who’s aiming to be a hotel manager, says business studies and the practical experience was really useful. Finance director Beth Gray says the project has been exciting. “It’s fun having full control, from the logo to the packaging,” she says. “We’ve all contributed ideas. “It would be cool to keep it going.” Beth and Vita are looking to
take a more creative route in their future – but both agreed the business experience was an eye-opener. “Alongside tiredness and not getting enough sleep – it won’t lead to breakouts,” Vita says. “It’s made for sensitive skin,” Destiny adds. The young entrepreneurs are set to release their range online on a specially-created website with the sleep sprays retailing at $12.99. Our tagline is ‘the natural way’, Destiny says.
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Stricken Clubs of Marlborough set to reopen soon Paula Hulburt Bosses at Clubs of Marlborough have revealed it will open for business again soon. The central Blenheim business has not yet reopened following the lifting of lockdown restrictions to level 1. Committee members have thrown their support behind the club’s beleaguered president, Jason Clouston. Some financial members have called for an extraordinary general meeting, citing a vote of no confidence in the president, about concerns over mismanagement. In a statement released last week, the Committee of Management says the club cannot survive without immediate changes. Staff stand to lose their jobs in the wake of proposed changes. “The Clubs of Marlborough has been through challenging times in the past few months. “An operational review concluded immediate changes were needed for the club’s survival. These cannot be achieved under the club’s present structure “In the ever-changing hospitality environment, with declining revenues and returns, we need to make changes that will prepare the club for the financial challenges ahead that all New Zealand businesses will face,” the statement says. The hospitality business has never achieved the profitability forecast in 2007, when the clubs first moved into the multi-million-dollar complex. The Clubs of Marlborough brought the Returned and Services Association, the Blenheim Workingmen’s Club and the
Labour candidate Matt Flight caught up with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for a tourism announcement in Kaikōura last week. Matt went to back the prime minister as she announced support for local jobs and a $1.5million investment in Whale Watch Kaikōura. “A truly awesome day, supporting local Kaikōura jobs as part of our detailed plans to rebuild and recover from COVID-19,” Matt says.
Niel and Margaret Sowry have garnered support for an extraordinary general meeting. Photo: Summa MacDonald. Marlborough Club under one roof in 2007. The large complex has a gym, shooting range, gaming hall, TAB facilities and two restaurants – and shares the space with the Marlborough Convention Centre downstairs.
“It is a new beginning that we hope our members and staff will embrace.” Management say Covid-19 struck just as the restructuring process began. “When we reached Level 2 the government-imposed restrictions of 100 persons per building made it financially unviable for the club to reopen. “Our objective is that following restructuring job security will be provided. It is acknowledged that the process has been difficult for all those involved,” management says.
Redundancies are set to be announced next week as the proposed restructure is revealed. “While there are likely to be job losses, they are necessary if the club is to survive. “At all times, the President and Committee have acted in the best interests of members and staff alike. Members will appreciate the constraints imposed upon the President and Committee due to the current employment issues involved,” the committee says. The clubs are set to open again next Monday, 22 June, at 10am, with a limited service on offer while the new menu and bar service is developed. “It is a new beginning that we hope our members and staff will embrace. We have a superb facility that we want better utilised by our members,” say bosses. Blenheim woman Margaret Sowry, who alongside husband Niel has gathered support for a vote of non-confidence in Jason Clouston, says she has not heard anything official from the committee.
A driver had a narrow escape after his B-train rolled near Riverlands last week. The driver was taken to hospital with moderate injuries and SH1 was closed for a while as a crane cleared the wreck. Photo: Matt Brown.
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Nude swim for blue ducks The annual Blue Duck Nude Midwinter Swim takes place at St Arnaud on 21 June. The event get underway at 12.00 noon. Plunge naked from the East Jetty (by the campground) at Kerr Bay into Lake Rotoiti. This annual family event is the highest altitude midwinter swim in NZ and will go ahead regardless of the weather.
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Humans of Picton is a new Facebook series started by Chrissy Powlesland. Here, Picton identity Sheira Hudson talks about the journey that took her to the popular port town. For the full version go to facebook.com/humansofpicton I grew up quite happily in a little town north of New York City. We lived on a tree-shaded street, about 20 houses in all. Through elementary, middle school, high school, college and on leaving college, semiprofessional and professional theatre was central to everything. My first paid gig? the Lion in the Wizard of Oz. They didn’t need a wig. I went to visit my sister who was living in Washington, DC. I brought two cats with me and wound up staying. Waiting tables and auditioning for everything I could, I was cast in productions at the Studio Theatre and the Shakespeare. I also found myself married. To my sister’s husband’s best friend. We got ourselves a house in Arlington, Virginia, just over the bridge from DC and I found myself in a neigh-
bourhood similar to the one I grew up in. Stately trees, good size lawns and about as Norman Rockwell as it could be. We had a neighbourhood newsletter which I proudly delivered; the dog would come with me and so would the cat. It was like a parade. We knew who has hosting the Christmas Carol Potluck, who’d had a baby, who was moving in. Everyone knew everyone. Howard worked for United Airlines. We could get to New Zealand for $30.00 as all we had to pay was airport tax. He then got a promotion and we were looking at real money for the first time ever. He had to be in San Franciso for a required course on 9/10 We all know what happened on 9/11. Game Over. After a year of beating his head against a brick wall, we sold
the house, bought a boat and sailed here. The girls were 9 and 6 years old when we loosened those dock lines, the perfect age to be with the parental units 24/7. We home schooled as best we could, but the best learning was in the places we got to stay. Howard grew up in Whangaparaoa, but liked the South Island better. After the five years and the three days it took to sail from Wellington, we got to Picton. And oh boy, was I ever grumpy. I could not believe that after all this travel, I found myself in a time warp. I stomped up High Street aghast at how insular and pinched everything seemed. The very next weekend was the Picton Maritime Festival and I was a convert. I was absolutely astounded at the variety, the energy, and the
beauty of that day, but it was the next morning that really stirred my soul. After a day where many hundreds had been frolicking, an evening capped with fireworks, there was not a candy wrapper to be seen. I was stunned into staggering admiration. And it just keeps getter better. As we were becoming landlubbers, Howard said we should run a hostel. I was stunned that Atlantis Backpackers was available for lease and that we got it...and now own it! Although there is housekeeping, every day I am treated to a feast of travellers and I get to unlock the secrets of this enviably extraordinary town. I love that the town centre is basically two blocks with art galleries, cafes and our wonderful Picton Little Theatre. What an exceedingly lucky girl I am.
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Best defence against disease? Dear Ed, The mainstream media have spent the last several months reporting the actions of a PM and government that has taken extreme lockdown actions that will have repercussions for years to come. The data now emerging from countries that have experienced the surge of the pandemic and now its decline, is that this is not a high mortality virus. It is arguably according to some sources no more deadly than a bad flu season, but primarily targets the elderly with existing pre-conditions. Our prime minister and her medical advisors are suggesting we must wait for a vaccine. There are apparently four other
coronaviruses commonly in circulation. There has been a failure to design safe vaccines for any of them. A rushed vaccine is surely not a good idea. It is a little-known fact that the justices of the Supreme Court in the USA found in 2011 that “all vaccines are unavoidably unsafe”. Not once have I heard that the best defence against such respiratory tract diseases is to maintain a strong immune system. Instead people who look to their government for considered wisdom, have become frightened. This will surely lead to ongoing psychological problems to be added to the poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, and casualties from untreated cancers and other
chronic diseases due to the virtual close down of hospitals. It is interesting to look at Australia, Japan, Sweden. They have taken a commonsense approach. Which includes protecting the vulnerable and practicing hygiene and distancing, but not destroying the economy and peoples lives. This govt has unfortunately not demonstrated similar commonsense. The unfortunate fact is this coalition has failed on every measure, from the touted tree planting, to house building, to child poverty. No goals have been met. Sad indeed considering they are spending money as if it were confetti. Peter Stubbs Address supplied - Abridged.
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Wairau River park gets thumbs up Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter Plans for a new regional park set along the Wairau River have been backed by council. Marlborough District Council has supported suggestions for a regional park bordering the Wairau, the largest braided river in Marlborough. And the move will hopefully help safeguard the river’s environment and history. Council backing comes after the Marlborough Landscape Group submitted plans for a $50,000 “larger scale” sibling to Blenheim’s popular Taylor River Reserve. The group told the council during Annual Plan submission hearings last week that the park would help put a stop to illegal rubbish tipping, tree felling and vandalism in the area. Councillor Gerald Hope says a park was “decades overdue”, while councillor David Oddie says it put value on a river long hailed a resource.
“It [the Wairau River] is a major river of New Zealand and has had more money spent on it than any other [river] in New Zealand with storm and flood protection, and it should be valued a lot more than it is,” he says. Council approved their submission and managed to reduce the funding request to $30,000, after its rivers department and the Marlborough Landscape Group “found” $20,000. The remaining $30,000 would be funded from forest and land reserves. Councillor Francis Maher says it was “vision” that shaped Blenheim’s Taylor River into a popular reserve, and the proposal had similar vision. “I think this can be a jewel in the crown of the province, in time,” he says. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says he supported the project, but thought rivers staff had more important projects to put their time into. His concerns were echoed by council chief executive Mark
Group member and Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau general manager Nick Chin wants a Māori medicinal plants area where the public can learn more about the healing properties of native species. Photo: Supplied. Wheeler. “We’ve got a backlog of rivers projects that are really important, and we’re not on top of them yet ... There’s a lot of consultation needed on this. I don’t believe that team has the time to do that at the moment.” Councillors agreed to grant fund-
ing, but not put down time constraints. After the meeting, group co-ordinator Bev Doole says members were “really pleased” with the outcome. Next on their to-do list was to see what the public wanted at the park and create a management plan.
The park would enhance and honour the Wairau River, and could also create jobs in weed control, track maintenance and tree planting, she revealed.
News Local business boost: Almost $10m of the council’s construction work has been awarded to 15 local contracting companies since New Zealand moved out of Alert Level 4 on 28 April. Deputy Mayor, Nadine Taylor, says this is a fantastic result in such a short space of time and is a real boost to the regional economy. “We are committed to supporting local and this investment has helped to provide local stimulus quickly by supporting the cash flow of smaller businesses and companies across Marlborough.” Movie night: Relive the action, the emotion, the wonders, the sights and sounds of Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui during the first ever screening of a special feature movie about Tuia 250 in Marlborough. Join Tuia 250 ki Tōtaranui on their Facebook page at 8pm on Wednesday 17 June on Facebook to watch the movie. Policy branches out: Council has approved, subject to full council approval later this month, a new Tree Policy for Marlborough. WairauAwatere Ward Councillor, Cynthia Brooks, says the policy will allow for a consistent approach to the planning, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees in areas managed by council’s Parks and Open Spaces team. “We’ve listened to those in our community who took the time to make submissions on the draft policy and have taken on board their feedback,” she says. Competition time: Celebrating the excellence and achievements of New Zealanders living with disabilities, recognising athletes, employers, employees, young people and others who are game changers in their communities, Attitude Award nominations are open from now until Sunday 26 July. The awards will take place on Wednesday 2 December with a black-tie gala dinner at Auckland’s Cordis Hotel. For nomination information and entry forms, visit attitudeawards. org. Nominations close on Sunday 26 July.
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New-look library plan released Concept designs for the long-planned Marlborough District Library and art gallery in Blenheim have been released. Architects Warren and Mahoney principal Richard McGowan says the library will become the heart of the town. “Blenheim has a truly captivating environment with its bronzed, folded Wither Hills sitting above the straight lines of the vines. Those elements have directly influenced the new building’s form and design.” Mayor John Leggett says it was wonderful to see the project finally taking shape. “This has been years in the making and everyone is so excited to see it finally coming to fruition.” “The new library in Waitohi/Picton led the way, showing how a new, modern library can transform users’ experience, attracting 24 per cent more visitors since it opened in 2017, delivering a multi-use venue for all sorts of community activities,” he says.
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shine hours - 106% of the long“I know the weather patterns sugterm average but well short of last gest more dry, but we’ll probably May’s record-setting 214.6 hours. get more rain this winter.” Blenheim has recorded 1170.8 Rob says at the end of April Blenhours sunshine for the five heim had recorded only 44.2 mm months January to May 2020; rain, compared to the long-term 107% of the long-term average of average of 185.4 mm. 1089.9 hours and the fourth sun“May is the first month in 2020 niest January to May on record. to have recorded above average The region’s mean temperature of rainfall,” he says. Liquid Action owner Matt 10.9°C was 0.3°C below the longMay’s welcome rain significantly Broughan. Photo: Supplied. term average temperature for boosted moisture in the topsoil but it will take a “significant supplementary feed in the Top of May of 11.2°C “May was a month of two very amount” of rainfall over the win- the South,” he says. ter months to recharge the whole “You need to scratch around and distinct halves temperature wise,” find what has value.” Rob says. soil profile, Rob says. “Perennial plants such as grape- He says peas and barley are pop- He says the first two weeks saw vines and stonefruit draw most of ular options, and this year Ki- May on track to be one of the warmest on record. their moisture from the top two wiseed are offering apples. Winter cropping should have “However, temperatures in the metres of the soil profile. “In seasons with a dry summer been planted in April or possibly second half of May were well and autumn it takes a long time May. below average and dragged the to recharge the deeper soil mois- “We’ve had dry patches before,” overall mean temperature for the Marlborough Farmers president Phillip Neal. Photo: Supplied. Bruce says. ture layers,” he Federated says. month down slightly below averKiwiseed owner Bruce Clark says “Just watch the calendar and age. the correct in times of drought farmers have plant is onlygroups the sixth May the need). SilveratFern Farms time. will arrange “This community who willinthen rocket science to it, past two options – supplementary twentythe years toto have recordcollectionnoand processing. distribute meat vulnerable You will be asked for details e.g. “There’s common-sense. ” in ed feed winter cropping. a below average mean temperhow and many stock and type do- just Thecommon board, ‘Meat the Need’ are New Zealanders. region clocked in 187.5 sun- ature, “Generally, you’re looking for The ” he says. nated. communication with volunteer Remember this is just the start
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The new Welfare Coordinator for The Rural Support Trust in Marlborough can help farmers find baleage this winter. Sarah White says the organisation has learnt a “sizeable amount” of baleage is being made available from Canterbury for Hawkes Bay farmers, however this has been offered first to farmers in the Top of the South. Contact Sarah as soon as possible by emailing peeweenz12@gmail.com
of an economic downturn where paved the way for huge economic many New Zealanders will suffer potential in Central Hawkes Bay but more importantly enhanced the economic and mental stress. The third positive is that while health of the river. tourism is in disarray and will be in (The Ruataniwha Dam was stopped the foreseeable future, farming will by a minority group of zealous protesters and lawyers). be the anchor of our economy. Farmers who have been taking a We need to put into practise ‘outbit of a beating from the media and side the box’ ideas. some members of the public, have Let’s look at attracting wealthy tourmeetings up in and down the Farmer regulations and National up and ready to spend now their feedback profile lifted,has which has ists cashed matches country, organised by Fedhelped changes Policy Statement New Zealand. boostedspearhead farming morale. Pawhau and Cobbler McManaway enjoying their first Farmers’ Market with their fresh fish the up intent of the policies. erated overseas Farmers andTerie industo government Es-to take Wecentral have the opportunity Covid-19 symptom-free stall. Photo: Supplied. sential regula-industries And if the regulations try bodies Lamb tourists could are be isolated for Beef 14 & the slackFreshwater and for primary and before DairyNZ, showed tions, Federated be flawed or Zealand im- NZ on New farms including farmingFarmers to becomeshown big- todays levelofofNew unprecedented says. practical, the government out to thea rest ger and better industries in the fu- venturing open to chang- concern. As a result there “While still workZealand. ture. Thiswe’re will require supportneeds from to be ” Farmers and have been much needed ing the detail, the ing them. localthrough and central government. Imagine the attractiveness of behigh-level policy decisions put afreely changes to timeframes, ing able to move in an island We need financial support butrural more communities Marlborough Farmers’ Market ing of 1 to 2m can be observed.” And next week the popular some of the waterreturned quality on Sunday after COV- Neville says they were very market will welcome another indicate the I government and effort intorestrictions. country with no importantly, hope there willlotbeofa time limits rules ID-19 around has heededofsome the ru- on providing feedback onwant releasing the of handbrake all They would not to goand home restrictions were relaxed pleased with how well the cus- new stall, a French bakery that ral concerns, ” Fed- thethat initial proposals, out- stock and farming families couldexclusion. employ to level 2. the sector laws, rules and regulations tomers handled the changes. takes the space of Lola's French erated Farmers lining concerns with earning the “The havemanager Neville White “It was quick and swift to move Bakery. others, while extraproposals income. still are stifling growthenvironin our country. Market ment spokesperson Chris practicality and some sharp edges says that will We have so much potential! Thisand is acost, plea to all ‘number 8 wire’ he market went really well. through the gate thanks to our “Thank you to the public for lack New of recognition and ruAllen says. Zealandersofwhobite canour fix farmers most "Unfortunately A classic example of this is thethe serisupporting the local growers at we have to do volunteers,” he says. work already ral communities a timetracing,” he says. “What farmer seek Bay. ous drought ingroups the Hawkes things, underway use your imagination and atcontact The first market since lockdown the market, and we can’t wait to now the opportunity for onon-farm. The thousands of when we out need it“It least, ” things happen, remember The isRuataniwha Dam the make is confusing people a little, began, Neville says it was very welcome you back next week,” Chris says. input to river ensure the not finalonlypeople turned out at opportunity. of adversary comes Tukituki would have who but it means that social distanc- successful with 30 stalls present. Neville says.
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Football’s back, and so are Rangers Peter Jones Reporter
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If there was concern that the Rangers AFC players may have lost some passion for football during lockdown, they had extinguished that unlikely scenario within 20 minutes of their first game back on Saturday. Up against FC Nelson, expected to be one of the Nelson division one frontrunners, they had four goals on the board at Guppy Park within the first quarter of the match, strikers Adam Rose, who bagged a hat-trick, and Carl Connor-McClean showing ruthless finishing touches. Player/coach Tore Waechter said his side expected to struggle firstup against a side who took out the Nelson league last year, but Rangers began the match with energy levels that Nelson could not match. Despite the home side having the lion’s share of possession, the visitors continually caught them out on the break and slotted three goals in a sevenminute window. When Rose completed his hattrick after just 20 minutes the game was effectively over. “The boys were fizzing to play again,” said Waechter. “In the first 20 minutes we played just like we had been practising, one or two-touch footy, get it to Adam or Carl and we just worked from there. They played outstandingly well those two up top, working well off each other.” With goals in the bank, Rangers were able to play deeper and conserve energy for the remainder of the match, reverting to man-toman marking on their more dan-
gerous opponents. The final 4-0 scoreline reflected a fine team effort, but Waechter singled out Connor-McClean, Rose, player-of-the-day Scott Belsham and replacement Tana Connor-McClean as top performers on a day that bodes well for Rangers’ chances of success in a tough competition. Rangers AFC play Suburbs in Blenheim next weekend. There was also success for the other Marlborough side involved in a Nelson division one competition, the Liquid Action BV Bullets women’s side downing Motueka Angels 5-0 at A and P Park. Like the men, they were 4-0 up at halftime, goals coming from Lucy Martin, Tessa Hyland, Riley Preece and Lauren Sloan. The visitors came back into the game after the break, but their attacks were denied by goalie Abby Owen before Bullets added their final goal, a second to Preece to seal the deal. Outstanding performers for Bullets were Freya Thompson, McKenzie Adkins, playmaker Tiana Williams and Kirsten Pease.
Marlborough club play Central Buccaneers were the only team to claim maximum points after the first round of the Mayfield Motorworld division one competition on Saturday. They beat BV Cobras 2-1, while both the other matches were drawn. Bottle-O BV Masters and Central Wolves fought their way to a 2-2 draw in an entertaining opener at A and P Park. The scores were locked at 1-1 at the break, Michael Jay levelling the ledger following an early goal
BV Masters striker Ben Clarke, right, lashes the ball goalward during the second half of his side’s game with Central Wolves. Photo: Peter Jones. by Wolves’ striker Chris Turkington. Masters went one up, Ben Clarke finishing clinically following a breakaway after 60 minutes, before Shane Evans tied it all up again with five minutes to go. Masters defenders Danny Campbell and Aaron Vercoe stood out in a free-flowing encounter, with Matt Robertson influential in midfield and Clarke ever-dangerous up front. Keeper Amon McGregor played a big part for Wolves, a couple of late saves crucial to the final outcome. Nick Rayner was also prominent in defence, while Matt McCormick, Sam Boyce and Turkington worked hard up front
for Wolves. Meanwhile, a new-look Buccaneers side showed grit to come back from a Mark Jackson goal down after 15 minutes to level with Cobras before halftime through a Tom Morley closerange tap-in. Late in the second half, with fitness being tested, young midfielder Ryan Palmer fired in a long range bullet to take the win. Ryan Tapp, Axel Denis-Rambaud and goalie Dave Kidd shone for Buccaneers. Cobras were well served by influential midfielder Bruno Mazzanti. The third division one match, between Call Care Trojans and Rangers Clubs of Marlborough,
at Athletic Park, ended in a 5-5 stalemate. At halftime Trojans led 2-1, through goals to Gustavo Cruz and Scott Barnes, and added three more after the break, through a brace to Tomas Lupani and one to Ricardo Garelja. Clubs’s comeback was led by Ben Burridge, who bagged four goals, Andrew Wheeler scoring his side’s fifth in the 84th minute to tie it up. Division two results Spartans 3 Redwood Masters 2. HT 0-1 Trojans Dribbles 9 Central Privateers 1. HT 8-0 Picton Crow Tavern 4 Rangers Masters 3. HT 1-2
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First XV to meet St Thomas rivals first up Peter Jones
By now the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV should have been six weeks into their University of Canterbury championship season. However, the intervention of COVID-19 meant the Falcons are still a week away from their opening encounter in the annual regional rugby competition. On Thursday evening the team, officials, parents, supporters and sponsors gathered at Top Town Cinemas for their official season launch. Coach Matt MacDougall explained the re-formatted season, then the players were introduced individually by skipper Monu Moli and vice-captain Ryan McLeod. A film detailing their pre-season, pre-COVID physical preparation was played as the team patiently await their first game. There have been a host of new players introduced to the squad
this season, particularly in the backs, although several key performers remain. Among the more-seasoned First XV group are front rowers Monu Moli, Max Morris and Te Ariki Peipi, plus lively loosie Will MacKenzie, still a Year 12 student, Nase Taufa, Jaden Eathorne and Viliami Napa’a. Behind the scrum vice-captain Ryan McLeod offers skill and experience at halfback, while promising players such as Kyren Taumoefolau, Cooper Roberts, Cam Collins, Charles Tupoutoa, Jake Pacey and Nikau Peipi bring enthusiasm and excitement. They open their campaign, which consists of seven home games and six away matches, next Saturday, June 20, against St Thomas of Canterbury College at noon on the MBC front field. Their other home games are against defending champs Nelson College (July 20, 2.45pm kick off), Christ’s College (August 1), Lincoln Combined (August
The MBC Falcons 2020 squad at their UC championship season launch in Blenheim on Thursday evening. Photo: Peter Jones. 15), St Bede’s College (August 29), Roncalli/Aoraki Combined (September 5) and Ashburton/ Mid Canterbury Combined (September 12). All matches except Nelson College have a noon kickoff. The 2020 MBC Falcons squad
Forwards: Monu Moli (captain), Max Morris, Te Ariki Peipi, Kyle Cooke, Kefu Luka, Ben Dalton, Nase Taufa, Ned Boyce, Jack Fisher-McKinney, Jaden Eathorne, Sam Neal, William MacKenzie, Archie Schulter, Viliami Napa’a, Toby McLeod, Jesse Brown.
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Peter Jones Competitive hockey returned to the College Park turf on Saturday night. The four-team premier competition began late in the day under clear skies and finished under floodlights. Up first were United and Arotea Kiwi, the former taking the honours 6-1. The second match featured the all-female Go Girls team, up against Beawai men, who prevailed 7-1. The premier matches preceded a busy week of hockey action. On Monday school grade hockey resumed, with Year 5-6 set to play a day later, then Year 7-8 teams showing their skills on Wednesday and Thursday. Later on Thursday, June 18, the
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Beawai forward Sam Claasens shows total commitment as he pushes the ball past Go Girls goalie Carly Englefield on Saturday evening. Photo: Peter Jones. popular president’s grade will return to action. This is also a mixed grade, involving teams from MBC, MGC, Emcee and Arotea Kiwi. On Friday, June 19, the division two mixed grade will hit off. It also comprises four teams, the Marlborough Boys’ Col-
lege First XI, the Marlborough Girls’ College First XI, Beawai Masters and Beawai women. Fun Sticks, skills-based sessions for the younger brigade, Years 1-2, will begin on Saturday June 20. Competitions are scheduled to run until September 20.
Club rugby starts Saturday Peter Jones Marlborough division one club rugby will begin on Saturday, June 20. The Tasman Rugby Union last week released their division one draw, announcing a belated re-start to the 2020 season. Time lost during the COVID-19 lockdown saw the union decide to scrap the Tasman Trophy cross-over matches this year and run with a two round entirely sub-union competition on both sides of the hill.
After much debate the clubs and union decided to kick off the Marlborough sub-union competition on June 20, with action in Nelson beginning a week later. To fit in 10 rounds on this side of the hill, plus a semifinal and final, it was decided that the result of the one game played before the nation went into virus-induced lockdown would be counted. In that round, on March 14, Renwick beat Waitohi and Central downed Moutere.
The second round of games, to be played on Saturday, June 20, sees Awatere (holders of the coveted John Goodman Challenge Trophy) play Waitohi in Seddon and Moutere meet Renwick at Awarua Park. Central have the bye. All division one games will be played on Saturday, with 3pm kick-off times. The semifinals are set down for August 22 with the Marlborough final staged on August 29. The division two and women’s draws have yet to be finalised.
Backs: Ryan McLeod (vicecaptain), Kyren Taumoefolau, Cooper Roberts, Billy Sloan, Dom Freeth, Charles Tupoutoa, Sam Irvine, Tom Hobson, Cam Collins, Jimmy Morris, Tom Leonard, Nikau Peipi, Jake Pacey, Hugh Robinson.
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‘Blues brothers’ keen to play a merry tune in 2020 Peter Jones Reporter
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The Central ‘Blues Brothers’ are going through what they term “a rebuilding phase”, with several familiar faces missing from their 2020 division one rugby line-up. Last year the Blues were beaten finalists in the Marlborough subunion competition. After starting slowly in the Tasman Trophy rounds, they strung together four very promising wins in the middle of the season then stumbled leading into the play-offs. However they showed with a 30-16 semifinal win over East Coast that they are able to lift themselves to another level come semifinal time. Although they went down to Waitohi in a tight final, they underlined their status as one of the province’s top teams in recent times.
However, this season there is a new look to the blue crew. Regulars such as Reyne and Simi Volavola, Francis Roebeck, Gene Simmiss, Dan van Waas, Riley Luke, Vailua Kaloni, Jake Cresswell and Robbie Malneek have made way for a new wave of players. Former Mako players Jesse MacDonald and Braden Stewart will lead a fresh-looking pack around the park, a combination which will include Matt and Lockie McCormick, Jesse Eising, Dusty Foley, Josh Chapman, plus MBC standouts Ollie Lawson and Tino Vakaloa. MacDonald brings huge experience to the mix, his ability to play in the front row or the loose a huge bonus for new coach Billy Guyton, a former team-mate of MacDonald at the Mako. Stewart’s ability to hunt out turnovers and create confusion at the breakdown has marked him as
Exciting outside back Timoci Tavatavanawai is a danger man out wide. Photos: Shuttersport. one of the top loose forwards in the top of the south. His energy and ball-carrying are key components of Central’s attack. Lock/loose forward Eising and
frontrower Foley have been dependable parts of the Blues set-up for several season while Chapman impressed last year. Loose forward Lawson and prop
Vakaloa will be keen to earn their spurs with a new club, as will the McCormick brothers, who have transferred from Moutere after many years of service to the Mag-
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The vastly-experienced Jesse MacDonald will be key to Central’s pre- Mitch Smith is a reliable source of points. mier hopes this season. pies. Halfback Ethan Jones, 2019 MBC utility back Liam Duncan, Trance Poa, Nigel Satherley, brothers Mitch, Glen and Gareth Smith, Florent Reniaud and the alwaysexciting Timoci Tavatavanawai will form a potentially thrilling backline. Guyton has high hopes for Duncan, also an accomplished touch player, as he slots into the playmaker’s role. “He can be a key player for us. He’s got a good head and is starting to see the game well. Calf [Braden Stewart] and Chappy [Josh Chapman] will also be important in the loose, as will Ollie [Lawson].” While Guyton is keen to ensure Central play the free-flowing game they have employed in recent times, he is looking for “some steel” up front as, “that’s where the game is going to be won”. He was happy with the progress of
the side since lockdown. “They are doing well … learning pretty fast and are certainly excited to get back into it.” The Central club will also field a men’s division two side and a senior women’s team, as well as helping co-ordinate a MGC/Central girls’ under-18 side based at Marlborough Girls’ College. Both women’s teams will play in Tasman-wide competitions. Cairns Electrical Central: Jesse MacDonald, Tino Vakaloa, Ollie Lawson, Lockie McCormick, Matt McCormick, Jesse Eising, Braden Stewart, Josh Chapman, Dusty Foley, Logan Robinson, Jone Lasaganibau, Ethan Jones, Trance Poa, Nigel Satherley, Glen Smith, Florent Reniaud, Mitch Smith, Liam Duncan, Gareth Smith, Timoci Tavatavanawai. Coaches: Billy Guyton, Dave McCormick. Manager Kerry Maxwell.
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It’s netball time again Peter Jones
It has been a long time coming in 2020, but the province’s netballers finally have a chance to stretch their legs this weekend. After a virus-induced delay to their regular season, it will be the region’s youngest netballers who get the ball rolling, with more than 30 Mother Earth Future Ferns teams beginning their 10week programme at Lansdowne Park on Friday. On Saturday, Marlborough’s senior and social netballers hit the courts, along with year 5-6 and year 7-8 teams. Premier netball begins on Tues-
day, June 23, at Stadium 2000, with six teams contesting two rounds, followed by semifinals and a final. There will be no promotion/relegation between rounds this year. A finals day, involving the top premier, senior and social sides is scheduled for September 19, at the stadium. Marlborough Netball administrator Raramai Nicklin said team numbers in the senior grades were down slightly, as was expected, but the uptake was still better than originally anticipated. “They are all keen to make the most of it and are looking forward to the opportunity to get
back on court,” Raramai said. In this unusual time for sport nationwide, there will be no representative play this year, while the popular South Island Secondary Schools championships planned for September have also been cancelled. The local centre plan to run a school holiday programme beginning on July 9 and have planned a Festival Day to conclude the Future Ferns season on September 4. Meet the 2020 premier teams: Marlborough Girls’ College The students will head into the 2020 competition with a exciting,
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new-look line-up. Missing from last year’s side are Ella Donald, Neve Godsiff, Anna Gardiner, Isabella Rohloff, Olivia Robinson and Lily Tiueti. However, in such influential players as Eleri James-Sitters, Mya Wiapo, Taila Town, Naia Lawrence, Oakley Tepuia and Taryn Breen they can call on a solid foundation of premier experience. New to the team this year is Fiaalii Solomona, a year 11 student who can play as shoot or defence. Also new to premier play is shooter or mid courter Mele Moli, another year 11 student described as “a wee pocket rocket
with natural talent and flair”. Another talented midcourter is Anika Moetaua, who is new to MGC this year having moved from the Queenstown area. Millie Wensley, a natural leader and very reliable mid court player, steps up from the College B team. Awatere The Tussock Jumpers welcome six new players to their ranks in 2020, adding depth to a side which has made great strides since joining premier ranks in 2018. Back in the ranks this season is shooter Aimee Jones who is quickly becoming a dominating
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Newcomer Courtney Avery will team with Riana Burger, who returns after giving birth, and Oriana Houra in defence. Top defender Danelle Moffatt was originally in the team’s 2020 line-up but has had to pull out, while Kelly West is expected to provide back-up. Tokomaru The defending champions have lost a few players from last season’s formidable line-up but retain strength in key positions. Their attack will be led by the imposing Haze Tepuia, who enjoyed a breakout season at premier level, and the ever-reliable Gemma Hika. Their partnership
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improved as the 2019 season progressed, posing major problems for all defences. The Wilson twins, Kayla and Hana, will again form the basis of Toko’s midcourt effort. Their speed and anticipation ensured a steady flow of quality ball to the shooting circle. Michaela Boaz, who stepped up superbly last year, returns at the defensive end. In the absence of Brooke Horton, Hannah Dickson, plus the Lawrence sisters, Naia and Savannah, some new blood was needed, with Hayley Marfell (formerly Harlequins), Lily Tiueti (ex-MGC) and Tess Wells
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(ex-Pelorus) coming into the mix. The hard-working Chloe Devir steps up from the Toko first grade side while Eden Te Huki is a new player from Manawatu. SMOG The arrival of three talented college players, plus the return of a pair of seasoned performers will make SMOG a hard nut to crack this year. The versatile Cara Wiapo returns after missing last season with injury, as does Karli Murphy, who was on maternity leave in 2019. Their presence will add composure and pace to the all court game of the “Ladies in
The high-flying Mya Wiapo, left, will be key to the MGC defence. presence under the hoop. Nicole Witterick has quickly established herself as one of the region’s top midcourters, alongside the ever-reliable Ashley Childs, Courtney Ryan and Dee Teddy. Harriet Ryan will be expected to continue her improvement in the defensive circle, while Kate Shadbolt is back as coach. Among the new faces this year is Hannah McCabe, from the Quins’ grade one side. She is expected to play alongside Jones. Former Collegiate, Southland, midcourter Kim Andrews brings experience, while Tori McCulloch, from Hurunui, adds versatility at the attacking end. Defender Amber Buck and the lofty Lizzie Solly are young
players who bring excitement and enthusiasm to the mix. Pelorus Last year’s losing finalists will resume their quest for their first premier title with a settled line-up. Although the versatile Courtney Taufa will be on maternity leave she will be part of their challenge in a coaching role and has plenty of experience to guide the team around the court. Paige Lovell and Olivia Pinkerton proved effective under the hoop last year and will resume their partnership. Their midcourt resources are deep, with Laura Murphy, Kelsie Fitzpatrick, Jenna Seabrook (nee Gilbert) and Jordan Peipi having plenty of top level experience.
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Junior footballers back on the ball Peter Jones First of the mainstream community sports out of the blocks post-lockdown was junior football, whose 2020 competitions kicked off on Saturday morning. A frosty start, but clear windless skies greeted the province’s younger
Nicole Witterick, a midcourt stand-out for Awatere. Photos: Peter Jones. Black”. Missing from last year’s side are Newcomers this year include Into the side come Anna Gar- Jessie Volavola, Mahina Henry- shooter Stacey Hopkins, while diner and Isabella Rohloff, for- Campbell, Lucy Barrett, Mere- former MGC standout Olivia mer MGC shooters, plus mid- ana Ave, Ella-Rose Hammond Robinson and former SMOG court dynamo Ella Donald. and Janine Jordaan. defender Katie Cunningham will team up in defence. Regulars returning include Sa- Harlequins rah Hammond, who missed the Like most of their rivals, Quins Watson is also expected to drop second half of last season while are a mix of regular performers back into a defensive role in a pregnant, Katie Bradley, Bon- and new players. The likes of strong line-up which, accordnie Morris, Serena MacDou- Lauren Murray, Bridget Gane, ing to coach Lesley Wilson, is gall, who is back from injury, Maighan Watson and Mikayla showing good levels of fitness and Anna Thomas. Also in the Avant have been stalwarts over after the lockdown. mix is top shooter Kate Gau- recent seasons, while the Jack- A feature of the side is the fact din, leaving new coach Victoria son McLaren, Sophie Robinson evergreen midcourter Bridget Greenwood-Loose with an em- and the highly-versatile Simone Gane will get the chance to play barrassment of riches in the at- Pedersen are former players re- alongside two of her nieces, the turning to the fold. Robinson sisters. tacking circle.
footballing fraternity as they shook off the rust accumulated during a couple of months of non-competitive activity. They relished the opportunity to stretch their legs, re-engage with their team-mates and perform in front of enthusiastic bands of sideline supporters.
The BV Taipans team, from left – Gus Anderson, Sam Carter, Kieran Goss, Jayden Gulliver and Holly Lyford – were all about having fun before kick-off in their First Kicks grade match. Photos: Peter Jones.
How they line up... The MGC King Salmon team is: Taila Town (Year 12), Fiaalii Solomona (Year 11), Naia Lawrence (Year 13), Eleri James-Sitters (Year 12), Mele Moli (Year 11), Anika Moetaua (Year 12), Millie Wensley (Year 13), Oakley Tepuia (Year 12), Mya Wiapo (Year 11), Taryn Breen (Year 13). Coach: Raramai Nicklin. The Awatere team is: Kim Andrews, Amber Buck, Ashley Childs, Aimee Jones, Hannah McCabe, Tori McCulloch, Courtney Ryan, Harriet Ryan, Elizabeth Solly, Dee Teddy, Nicole Witterick. Coach Kate Shadbolt. The Pelorus Edridge Contracting team is: Paige Lovell, Olivia Pinkerton, Laura Murphy, Kelsie Fitzpatrick, Jenna Seabrook, Jordan Peipi, Courtney Avery, Riana Burger, Oriana Houra. Coach Courtney Taufa. Manger Lorree Wilson The Tokomaru Crafar Crouch team is: Gemma Hika,
Haze Tepuia, Hana Wilson, Kayla Wilson, Michaela Boaz, Chloe Devir, Tess Wells, Eden Te Huki, Hayley Marfell, Lily Tiueti. Coach Vanessa Hika, assistant Ang Tepuia, technical support Shiloh Walsh, manager Kristie Pakipaki. The SMOG Good Home Marlborough team is: Cara Wiapo, Karli Murphy, Bonnie Morris, Serena MacDougall, Kate Gaudin, Sarah Hammond, Katie Bradley, Anna Thomas, Anna Gardiner, Ella Donald, Isabella Rohloff. Coach: Victoria Greenwood-Loose. Manager: Meghan Deaker The Harlequins New World team is: Lauren Murray, Stacey Hopkins, Sophie Robinson, Bridget Gane, Maighan Watson, Olivia Robinson, Katie Cunningham, Jackson McLean, Simone Pederson, Mikayla Avant. Coach Lesley Wilson.
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Scarlett Young, from the BV Marlins First Kicks side, heads for goal.
Finn Hawes, Rangers Rebels, and Maggie Lane, Picton side, contest possession during their 15-17 grade encounter.
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Suns shine again: The Blenheim Suns lawn bowling team remain on course to better last year’s third placing in the national interclub Bowls3Five championships after scoring a tie-breaker win over Stoke in Nelson at the weekend. Games were played at the Tahunanui artificial green in Nelson. Blenheim Suns now await the winner between Takaro (Manawatu) and Miramar (Wellington) to know who they play next for a place in the final four. This is likely to take place in conjunction with the NZ Finals weekend of August 1-2, 2020. The Blenheim teams consisted of Lloyd Gallop, Salve Muollo and Rosemary Finch; Matt Gallop, Val Symes and Steve Gallop; Maurice Symes, Jan Gallop and Kevin Wratt. Mugwi tournament on: The Ra-
Coaching reward: Marlborough’s Serena MacDougall has been named as a national coach for the 2020 NZ under-16 Domestic Tour which will take place from September 3-7 2020. She will have responsibility for the NZ under-16 mixed green side along with Steven Beazley (Te Tai Tokerau). Serena is the current coach of Marlborough’s under-16 mixed team. She also coaches a Bohally team and a Marlborough Boy’s College team.
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