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Speed limits slashed? Paula Hulburt

The 100 km/h speed limit between Blenheim and Nelson is set to be cut to a maximum of 80 km/h. Speed limits between Blenheim and Nelson should be cut to 80km/h or less permanently say

road safety bosses. And traffic bosses are backing the switch, recommending that it gets the go ahead. Earlier this year, New Zealand Road Transport Agency revealed plans to look at lowering speed restrictions to help prevent fatalities and injuries on the region’s

roads. New restrictions will see State Highway 6 restricted to 60km/h in some places. NZ Transport Agency director regional relationships Jim Harland confirmed the recommendation to the Marlborough Weekly. “After carrying out a safety as-

sessment we are proposing new speed limits along the route. “We are currently checking back in with key stakeholders and finalising public consultation documents, and plan to formally consult on new speeds within the month of October,” he says. The move follows several public

events across the region to get public feedback. Under recommended proposals, existing speeds would change just before the roundabout by Pak ‘n Save, dropping from 100 to 80 km/h for the majority of the

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114km journey. Communities are calling for the change, NZTA bosses say. “We’ve been speaking with the community and local businesses, and other key organisations about how we can make this stretch of road safer. “One thing we heard loudly and clearly from the community was the need to act,” Jim says. Between 2009 and 2018, 20 people died and 92 were seriously injured in crashes on State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson. Nineteen of these deaths were on 100km/h stretches of SH6 and 87 people were seriously injured were on the open road/ 100km/ hour sections of SH6. A motorcyclist died on Sunday in Rai Valley after a crash with a car on Bulford Rd near SH6.

The NZTA is recommending the speed limit between Blenheim and Nelson be cut. Photo: Paula Hulburt. 18-year-old Cameron Alexander Anderson was killed on SH6 between Rai Valley and Hira last Wednesday. “We are investigating safety improvements, but one of the things we can do right now to prevent people from dying or being seriously injured is reduce speed limits, so they are safe and right for the road,” Jim says. The consultation period will be open for four weeks before a final

decision is made. Any changes to the speed limits could be in place by the end of the year, Jim says. The move coincides with a Marlborough Roads review last month which asked for feedback on what people feel is a safe speed limit on local roads. The call saw more than 300 submissions made, with a third in favour of more 50km/h areas. Feedback from Marlburians on

Council’s review of speed limits on local roads has seen more than 470 submissions received from across the district. Marlborough Roads Manager Steve Murrin thanked those who took the time and effort to make a submission. “It’s great to hear the views of those who gave us their suggestions and to see so many taking an active interest in road safety in Marlborough,” Steve says.

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A camera that lay lost on the seabed for around eight years has been discovered by divers – with its photos saved in perfect order. The older-style Canon camera was found in its case by divers taking part in the Waikawa Dive Centre’s first ‘Trash to Treasure’ competition. Now the search is on to reunite the owners with their precious memories. Bottles, tyres and more than 2000 other pieces of rubbish were recovered from the region’s waterways during a month-long Picton competition. Waikawa Dive Centre manager Kate Trayling says while trawling for trash in the Grove Arm of the Marlborough Sounds, a family came across a camera – not of the “water-loving” kind. “We would love to return the card to the owners as it looks like a lot of memories are on it,” Kate says. Kate, who organised the ‘Trash to Treasure’ competition for the Waikawa Dive Centre, says none of the pictures appear to have beeen taken in New Zea-

The mystery woman who features on a camera found at the bottom of the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Supplied. land and heavily feature military aircraft and ships, including the USS Midway. “We’re hoping to find the owner,” she says. An image from the camera was posted to Facebook but the owners remain a mystery. Divers, snorkelers and free divers took to the water to collect rubbish lying on the Sounds’ seafloor for the month-long competition. Those who collected the most

were allocated points, which were tallied up to reveal the winner. Troy Frost took out the Grand Champion title after “spending hours” hauling up trash. “Troy waded into estuaries and collected all manner of objects that had been discarded,” Kate says. “He bought in over 800 bits of rubbish from the water.” Overall, 2000 pieces of rubbish were removed from Marlborough’s estuaries, rivers and seabeds. “Zoe Luffman came runnerup after diving with her family most weekends,” Kate says. “During one dive Zoe managed to pull an old tyre on to the beach that she had dragged up from the seabed.” Husband and wife duo, Chris and Craig Chapman, took out third and fourth place for their efforts to rid the sea floor of junk. Kate says she hopes the ‘Trash to Treasure’ competition will become an annual event. However, next year, she says they will wait for the water to warm up a bit more. “We’re thinking October or November,” she says.

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Young community winners

Inspiring young people in Marlborough have been recognised for the contribution they make to the communities they call home. Martinett Gouws, Joshua Leota, Shannon McLean and Luke Paul were each awarded Youth Civic Awards by Marlborough Mayor John Leggett on Friday. And the winners were praised for the valuable impact they make in Marlborough. Presenting the awards at the council chambers, the mayor says it was “reassuring” to see such worthy candidates come forward. “It’s inspiring to read the endorsements from the various groups and organisations where these young people give their time and energy. “To see teenagers of such a high calibre continuing to emerge from our region, is reassuring” he says. Youth Civic Awards 2019 recipients: Martinett Gouws: a volunteer for the Picton Fire Brigade and at Walnut Ranch.

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Vote appeal as election date looms Paula Hulburt

Martinett Gouws. Photo: Supplied. Joshua Leota: a dancer and emerging leader in our Pasifika community. Shannon McLean: A past member of the Leo Club and part of the college Climate Youth Action team. Works with Volunteer Marlborough to encourage young people on to nonprofit boards. Luke Paul: Seddon Youth Group member and on the Marlborough Youth Trust MYTAG group. A driving force behind Seddon’s new bike pump track.

Marlborough’s electoral officer hopes to see a turnaround in low voting levels as the cut off date draws closer. Lackluster voting in Marlborough has seen the number of people returning their ballot so far sitting at around just 27 per cent. But Marlborough District Council electoral officer Dean Heiford says he expects to see numbers rise as the deadline approaches. Latest figures from the election management company used to count votes across the region have revealed low return numbers do far. Out of 34,026 electors in Marlborough, 27.81 per cent had returned their vote by Monday evening. This compares to 33.75 per cent for the same period during the last local election. Dean says early return rates are a bit lower in Marlborough than they were in 2016. But he says the final turnout figure could yet increase sub-

Electoral officer Dean Heiford says Tuesday is the cut-off date to send votes using the postal service. Photo: Glyn Walters. stantially. “However, early returns don’t determine the final turnout. In 2016 the early returns for New Zealand were lower than in 2010 and 2013, but the final turnout figure was higher”, he says. NZ Post have dedicated extra resource for local elections, however postal days, offices and boxes have declined in the last three years. Dean says people should be

aware the last posting date is Tuesday 8 October. “After Tuesday please drop off your voting envelope at the Council office in Seymour St, Blenheim or the Picton Library and Service Centre,” he says. If you haven’t received your voting papers, contact your local electoral officer. Email election@marlborough.govt.nz or Ph: 03 520 7400 before 5.00 pm on Friday 11 October.

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Spy base’s low-key birthday Matt Brown Thirty years of government spying has quietly passed by up the Waihopai Valley last month. The satellite spy station turned 30 years old in September. To mark the occasion, Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) director-general Andrew Hampton conducted a video tour of the controversial domes, giving the public a rare look at the inner workings. Established in September 1989, the station is famous internationally for being a part of the ‘five eyes’ network with the US, UK, Australia and Canada. But the 80s décor is long gone, says a GCSB spokesperson – who due to security clearance is unable to be named. The spokesperson says the Waihopai site was chosen for three main reasons. “It has a big sky; you can see pretty much from horizon to horizon. “It is electromagnetically quiet. There are fewer radio and other signals than what you would find in built up areas.

GCSB director-general Andrew Hampton outside Waihopai Station. Photo: Supplied. The final reason, the spokesperson says, was cost. Land was “reasonably priced” in the valley 30 years ago. Both dishes are protected from the elements by inflatable ‘radomes’ – one of which was famously deflated in a 2008 by protest group Ploughshares Aotearoa.

The protesters were eventually acquitted and $1.2 million in damages was written off by the government. The GCSB spokesperson was unable to “definitively” say why the domes are inflated, rather than utilising a frame, but suggested it was likely a combination of engineering and costs.

The first dish was installed in 1989 followed by a second in 1995. The protection afforded by the domes could see the dishes working for another 30 years. “Since the domes protect the dishes from the different weather conditions they are in good condition, and they have also been

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well maintained,” the spokesperson says. Satellites do not send data specifically to dishes, but broadcast to a wide region. These transmissions are what can be intercepted by the Waihopai Station. “The GCSB only collects a very small proportion of communications in line with the strict rules of the Intelligence and Security Act,” the spokesperson says. “Any intelligence collected by the GCSB is only collected under warrants, follows the Intelligence and Security Act and everything the GCSB does is subject to the robust and independent oversight from the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security. “There are many different ways of gathering intelligence and each has their own benefits. “Waihopai station is an important part of the GCSB and helps to achieve the GCSB’s mission of protecting and enhancing the national security and wellbeing of New Zealand. “Unfortunately, we can’t go into any details on specific cases.”

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House shortage hurts ‘vulnerable’ Matt Brown

A bid to help tackle Marlborough’s housing crisis is being hit by a lack of landlords prepared to put forward their properties. Latest figures show 132 people or families urgently need long-term housing across the region. And industry experts have warned society’s most vulnerable are being hit hardest, with some families living in transitional housing for more than a year. The Christchurch Methodist Mission oversees the programme, which relies on properties from the private sector, in Blenheim. But to date just six landlords have leased properties to the Christian organisation and 14 more properties are needed to meet the government contract. Christchurch Methodist Mission executive director Jill Hawkey says the “supply has to increase.” “For landlords it’s a really good deal,” she says. Housing First is a government-funded programme aimed at the chronically homeless and looks to house those who have been living rough for more than a year. The $197m initiative began in June in Marlborough and has housed four people with two more homeless people due to move into new accommodation this week. “Some people in transitional housing

The 2019 Black Hawk National Dog Show attracted thousands of people and their pets to Marlborough last week.

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Transitional housing team member Stan Reid, left, with Housing First Blenheim team leader Justin Kemp. Photo: Matt Brown. meet the criteria, but not many,” Jill says. Housing First Blenheim team leader Justin Kemp says the average price of a rental in Christchurch is on par with what the lowest renters pay in Marlborough. “The cost of rent is high and it’s a barrier,” he says. The Christchurch Methodist Mission pays market rent and manages the tenancy, which they sub lease to the tenant. Jill says damage hasn’t been an issue, however any necessary repairs are covered by the organisation. The programme offers a wraparound service for the tenants, supporting them with “basic” services such as getting ID, help with shopping, getting licenses and

registering with a GP. It provides the homeless with a stable home before attempting to address mental health, alcohol and drug issues. “We’re really pleased with progress made to date,” Jill says. While the landlords receive market rent for the property, the tenants have full responsibility for their accommodation. Rent for tenants is means tested, like other Housing New Zealand properties, and set at around 25 per cent of the person’s income. “Housing First gives people another chance, a chance to get settled,” Jill says. “Everyone deserves a second chance. And a third, and a fourth.”

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Builder fined: The owner and director of Marlborough Building Ltd, Gary John Shields, has been fined upwards of $20,000 by a court. Shields built multiple small homes and relocatable buildings near Battys Rd in Blenheim without consent from council. Fines have been fixed at a starting point of $20,000. Marlborough District council’s building control manager Bill East said he was pleased the court recognised the importance of building consents as a means of verifying building code compliance for relocatable buildings. CBD parking: An online petition started three days ago calling for an hour of free parking in Blenheim’s town centre has been signed 500 times. A petition doing the rounds on social media started by Greg Hall from Blenheim, wants to see the first hour of parking free. “Let’s get the CBD on a level playing field along with other Blenheim business zones that all offer free parking including, all industrial zones, Redwoodtown shopping centre and Westwood retail park. And of course, there’s no parking meters on the internet,” he says.

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Wine win for Marlborough family A pioneering family of winemakers has seen off competition from thousands to see one of its wines come out on top. Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2019 has taken the Champion Sauvignon Blanc title at the 2019 New World Wine Awards. In its 17th year, the awards attracted 1274 entries from 176 wineries across New Zealand

and overseas. The Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2019 comes from the Rose Family Estate vineyards located in the Wairau Valley. Winemakers Sam Rose and Nick Entwistle and viticulturalist Hamish Rose are extremely proud of the wine. Sam says he believes the 2019 growing season and harvest contributed to the wines outstand- Wairau River winemaker Sam Rose and viticulturist Hamish Rose toasting to their Champion Sauvignon Blanc. Photo: Supplied. ing quality.

Earthquake practice: This year’s ShakeOut, which is held all over the world to remind people about the right thing to do in an earthquake, gets underway later next month. Marlborough Civil Defence and emergency management group welfare manager Catherine Coates says a number of Marlborough organisations have already signed up. “This year’s event is at 1.30 pm on 17 October, and is a good opportunity for your business, organisation or family to think about what you would do in an earthquake. To sign up and to get all the resources you need, go to www.shakeout.govt.nz Garden fundraiser: Wairau Country Gardens popular annual fundraiser will take place on 19 and 20 October. There will be 12 gardens to explore over two days along with a pop-up café, and plant stall. This year the focus will be on gardens in the Renwick and Rapaura Rd areas. Tickets are available from Devon Nursery, Islington Garden Centre, Renwick Dairy, Selmes Garden Centre and Roseland Pets and Plants for $20.

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Therapy dogs keen to spread joy Paula Hulburt Editor

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They have waggy tails, love cuddles and want to help – now all they need are people to visit. Toy poodles Crystal, 8, and Pearl, 4, are trained therapy dogs and registered with the Marlborough branch of Canine Pet Therapy. Devoted owner and trainer Wendy Reynolds from Blenheim would love to see the furry duo use their talents in rest homes around Marlborough. Speaking at the 65th Black Hawk National Dog Show in Blenheim on Friday, Wendy says some rest homes in the area have been slow to take up the offer. “It would be great to see them be a bit more accepting. “If you’re not feeling well, a cuddle makes you feel better,” she says. As the Marlborough co-ordinator for the therapy group, Wendy and two of her four poodles joined thousands of other people and pooches at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 last week. And the dogs proved popular with visitors who rushed to cud-

dle them. Crystal has a natural ability with people, says Wendy who was also entering her poodles in the show’s agility classes at the weekend. “She has a hunger for people, she just wants to be around them. “She has so much to give but once she’s 10-years-old she won’t do agility anymore and it would be great to see her still involved in the community.” Health research in New Zealand and overseas shows many people show great improvement in their health and attitude through interaction with visiting animals. Canine Friends Pet Therapy is a New Zealand-wide network of people who share their friendly, well behaved dogs with patients in hospitals and residents in rest homes/hospices. The service is free and helps spread happiness,” says Wendy. “One Christmas I put all four dogs in a pram, decorated it with tinsel and took them in [to a rest home], in their Santa suits. Everyone was do happy to see them.” Wendy is looking for more volunteers as well as places for the therapy dogs to visit. She says any dog, given the right

Canine Pet Therapy coordinator Wendy Reynolds with two of her toy poodles Pearl, left, and Crystal, right. Photo: Paula Hulburt. training, can be a therapy dog. “You’ve got to be committed and even after all this time, I’m still

training them. “To raise a dog is like raising a toddler, you have to teach them

manners.” For further information visit caninefriends.org.nz

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Volunteers spent four hours picking 6kgs of gorse flowers. Photo: Supplied.

Gin fuels record gorse harvest Paula Hulburt A key ingredient in a Marlborough-made gin is helping keep a notorious weed at bay. Record hauls of gorse flower have been gathered at a community harvest event. Six kilogrammes of the yellow flower were handpicked over four hours. Twice a year, the team behind Marlborough’s Elemental Distillery organise a local foraging event. In a bid to entice people to pick the problem plant, which causes misery to hay fever sufferers every spring, Elemental Distillers co-owner Ben Leggett puts on a free BBQ. But Ben himself is a big fan of the plant.

“I simply love it. “Not only is it both aromatic, herbaceous and fruity but it’s somewhat of an anti-establishment botanical in a market already full of rogue exotic species. “The only issue remaining is how to harvest it in peak flowering and in volumes enough to last until the following season,” he says. The answer came in the form of eight off-road vehicles, one gourmet barbeque put on by Francis Nolan from Boom Chef, a large pine plantation, local volunteers and some very thick gloves. Introduced around the early 19th century as a hedgerow for livestock by European settlers, gorse flourished in New Zea-

land’s temperate climate flowering twice a year compared to just once in the Northern Hemisphere. Gorse also generates exploding seed pods which can travel over 6 metres from the parent plant and can lay dormant in soil for up to 50 years before sprouting. Ben says thanks to a collaboration with Marlborough 4WD Club, 15 local volunteers headed up into Marlborough’s Kaituna Hills last month aiming for a 300-meter-high plateau located in Stoney Creek forestry. “Without the support by Marlborough locals, we would never have been able to deliver a fresh botanical gin like that of Roots,” Ben says.

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Thank you very much Dear Ed, Just a wee note to express our appreciation of your support for raising funds for our local Cancer Society. The car display etc, held at Brayshaw Park on the 25th August, was a great success. We have raised and presented a cheque for $17,500. Truly a humbling experience to get the sup-

port we did from people such as yourselves and the public. We are encouraged to carry on and hope we can achieve the same or better than this result next year. Thank you again in appreciation of your support. Kind regards, Kelly Landon-Lane and Bob O’Malley

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NZ has no part to play Dear Ed, China emits 28% of the worlds CO2 emissions or 9.2 billion tons, 50% more than the USA and four times that of India. India is increasing their CO2 output at twice the rate of growth of China’s CO2. There is no expectation they will reduce CO2 output, how could they? Population of China is approx. 1.386 billion; India 1.339 billion. You can assume that India’s standard of living is nowhere that of China, but is catching up at a faster rate than China. At some point India will intersect with China’s CO2 production. We can’t know if that will be at the 9.2 billion ton mark or if China will manage to pull back on its CO2 production. So of the 8-9 billion people of the planet half a billion (the West, excluding USA) are supposedly trying, unsuccessfully, to reduce their carbon footprint and New Zealand is promising to damage our economic base by hitting Farmers with carbon taxes. The IPCC calls for modest reduction in Methane production ….. without damaging food production. The current government is talking about retiring grazing land in favor of forestry. Non arable land produces 30% of the world’s food. That is grazing animals on rolling to steep country across the world.

If China starts to catch up with the USA’s standard of living you have to be looking at a minimum of 23.93 billion tons of CO2 within a few decades? India has a much more spectacular potential moving from around 2.3 billion tons of CO2 per annum to the 23.9 billion ton mark sometime in the next thirty years? That is a guaranteed 30 billion tons of extra CO2 from just two countries. The point I am trying to make is what part does NZ have to play in global warming with our 4 million souls? None whatsoever. We are not even a bit player. We could disappear entirely and play no part, we could double, quadruple our CO2 output and not even register in the scheme of things. The promise of draconian taxes and massive interference in farming and taxpayer commitment is a massive fiscal mistake that treasury and every watchdog in finance has tried to warn them of. There is something else at play here to account for this sort of action. I don’t claim to know who it is, but it is all about all about “power” and social engineering, if you knew where to look you could follow the financial trails of influence and discern who is pulling the strings. Keith Adams, Rapuara (Abridged)

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Marlborough duo bound for Brisbane Peter Jones

Marlborough swimmer Jack Bugler will have a familiar voice urging him on from poolside when he competes in Brisbane later this month. Liz Peipi, a long-standing swim coach who helped Jack in his formative years, has offered to help the 17-year-old during his bid for success at the INAS (International Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment) Global Games. Liz and Jack travel to Australia this week for the rapidly-growing event which runs from October 13-19, plus the three days of international classification which precede the Games. The Games, which began in 1986 with 14 nations in attendance, now involve around 80 nations, making it the world’s biggest

Sport Ella, Keelan make NZ side: Marlborough touch player Ella Donald, pictured, who trialled for the New Zealand under-20 mixed team in Auckland recently, has been selected in the side, along with fellow Marlborough player Keelan Murrell. They will travel to Australia early next year to play in the annual three-test series in Newcastle. Stanton returns: Marlborough goalkeeper Nick Stanton has been re-signed by Tasman United and will take part in the upcoming ISPS

event for athletes with an intellectual impairment. It caters for over 1000 athletes across 10 sports, including 250 swimmers. This is the first time New Zealand has sent a swim team to the Games. Like the Commonwealth Games, all the athletes, coaches and managers will share dining and accommodation facilities, making for a community atmosphere. Liz will two other swimmers under her wing in Brisbane, Jane Fox (18) from the Orca Swim Club in Invercargill and 15-yearold Cuda Tawhai from the Taupo Swim Club, who along with Jack qualified for the Games at the recent national champs in Auckland. Jack, who continually bettered his personal best times at the nationals, has a tough class S14 programme in Australia, contesting nine events across the full range

Jack Bugler and Liz Peipi are reunited for a trip to the INAS Global Games. Photo: Peter Jones. of strokes. On some days he may have three races in the morning and three in the afternoon, if he reaches the finals.

Handa Premiership. Last season Stanton was a standout performer when called upon and proved himself at National League level with a man of the match performance against Eastern Suburbs away from home. Tasman golf: The Tasman senior women’s golf team to contest the forthcoming South Island Interprovincial champs, to be staged in Marlborough on October 1920, has been named. It comprises: Lizzie Neal (Nelson), Eve Clarke (Nelson), Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough, captain), Amber Boyce (Awatere), Tracy Bary (Rarangi), Aroha Minhinnick (Rarangi), Jean Gibson (Karamea) and Michelle Reardon.

Consequently, he is training hard to lift his fitness levels and working hard on technique with his regular Blenheim swim coach Jenni Gane, who was unable to

travel to Brisbane. However, Jack is well accustomed to Liz’s input. She originally worked with him as a six-yearold learning to swim, then reconnected at swim school aged 14. Liz finished her lengthy stint as club coach in October 2018 but considers it an honour to be asked to help Jack, and the other youngsters, especially given she was associated with the formation of para-swimming when living and coaching in Greymouth and Westport. One of her favourite sporting quotes is, “Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better,” a mantra that fits Jack’s work ethic perfectly. The INAS organisation is a full member of the International Paralympic Committee, with the Games offering a possible stepping stone to future Paralympic participation.

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Lesser lights illuminate Mako victory Peter Jones Reporter

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It will be “home sweet home” all the way for Tasman as they approach the business end of their Mitre 10 Cup season. Although the Mako had actually clinched top spot in the premiership round robin standings before they kicked off at Trafalgar Park on Sunday, North Harbour having done them a favour by tipping over Wellington on Friday, they underlined their lofty status with another dominant display. Now they know that as long as they progress in the NPC playoffs they will be performing in front of their home fans, starting with a semi-final against the fourth-qualifier in Blenheim, expected to be confirmed for October 15. If they get through that encounter, Nelson will host the final a week later. What must have been doubly pleasing for the Mako management was the fact several of the squad’s unsung heroes stepped up against Northland and played major roles in their 52-6 victory. Players like Tasman B skipper Taina Fox-Matamua who slipped into the No 8 jersey with aplomb. Mobile lock Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta was another to impress, along with props Ryan Coxon and Sam Matenga as the Mako tested their forward depth in the best way possible. Wider out, centre Fetuli Paea showed he is well capable of

breaking defences at this level and picked up the team’s man of the match award, while prolific try-scorer Jamie Spowart continues to put pressure on the established wingers. Replacement halfback Declan Smith, another Tasman B stand-out, had limited minutes but did not look out of place either. Realistically, none of those seven appear first-choice options for Tasman at play-off time, underlining the talent-base cleverly built by coaches Andrew Goodman, Clarke Dermody, Shane Christie and Gray Cornelius. However, the second-stringers’ efforts against the Taniwha will not only provide some selection headaches, it will also help the coaching staff sleep easier over the next couple of few weeks as injury concerns build. Admittedly, Northland have had a horror season but showed they were up for a battle at Trafalgar, at least for the first 60 minutes. They made Tasman earn most of their eight tries, forcing the Mako to build phases and look after the ball. This was a tough match, particularly mentally, for the home side, coming as it did after such an emphatic win over the defending champions and with top qualifying position in the bag. It would have been easy to let standards slip, and at times the Mako certainly fell below their accepted accuracy and efficiency levels. The urge to entertain must have also been strong, especially in pristine

Tasman centre Fetuli Paea was in fine form at Trafalgar Park on Sunday. Photo: Shuttersport. rugby conditions, but generally they worked hard to stay within the structures and patterns that have served them well so far. Co-head coach Goodman said there were some “little frustrations with our execution and option-taking” in the first half but he was happy to claim the five points. “The boys fixed that up though and there was some pretty good stuff out there, we scored some good tries.”

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Swim club quartet excel at short course national champs Peter Jones

Helen Redshaw serves during the recent seniors open two-day tournament, while Sheena Grey waits at the net for a volley. Photo: Supplied.

Tennis vets in action Peter Jones

The Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club recently completed another successful winter season when its league competition wound up late last month. The league was played over 12 weeks on Sunday mornings and was keenly contested by 60 players and 25 reserves. It is a mixed gender doubles format with all four players playing a set against each other. At the end of the match all games won by individuals are added with a maximum of 18 points. This year Karina Greenall finished on top of the women’s standings with 163 points. Second equal were Pauline Troon and Trish Dahlberg, both with 158 points. Mike Ennis took out the top men’s award with 166 points, closely followed by Weir Broadbridge with 163 points and Hugh Robinson with 162 points.

Meanwhile, the Marlborough seniors open two-day tournament, originally scheduled for September 14-15 but postponed due to the weather, was played late last month. A round-robin competition assured all players had three or four games. Results Men: Group 1: 1 Kent Register and Phil Sowman. Group 2: 1 Simon Bamford and Glen Mackie. Women: Group 1: 1 Pauline Fudge and Donna Clark. Group 2: 1 Caroline Cornelius and Luan Muir. Group 3: 1 Jean Walker and Trish Wehner. Mixed: Group 1: 1 Owen Dodson and Eveline van der Linden. Group 2: 1 Jim Sampson and Roberta Marshall. Group 3: 1 Anthony Bowron and Luan Muir. Group 4: 1 Bill Taylor and Denise Taylor. Special awards: The Eric Jackson Cup went to Joshua Joseph while the player of the tournament award was Roberta Marshall.

Four Marlborough swimmers made the most of their trip to the 2019 Swimming NZ short course age and open championships which finished on Saturday in Auckland. Six Blenheim Swim Club swimmers qualified for the event, staged at the National Aquatic Centre. They were Luci Maara, Jack Bugler, Ollie Mandeno, George Glover, Minnette Richards and Ryan Marsh but only Glover, Marsh, Richards and Mandeno made the journey north. It was well worth it though, with the BSC quartet excelling across a variety of strokes and races. Marsh, who swam the 50 and 100m backstroke, 200m freestyle, 100m and 200m butterfly plus the 100m IM, picked up two medals - a silver medal in

Ryan Marsh picked up a silver and a bronze medal in Auckland. Photo: Supplied. the 13 years 200 and a bronze in the 13 years 100m fly. Along the way he set three unofficial Swimming Nelson Marlborough records as well as registering three top 10 finishes in the 13-year division.

He set personal bests in the 100 back, 200 free, 100 IM, 100 and 200m butterfly. Glover also had a tough schedule, swimming 100 and 200 IM, 200 free, 1500 free, 50 back plus 50, 100 and 200m breaststroke. He also medalled, winning silver in the 16 years 1500m freestyle. He also claimed five top 10 finishes in the 16-yearold division and set unofficial Swimming Nelson Marlborough records for 16 years in the 100 IM and 200 breaststroke events. Glover recorded PBs in his 100 and 200 IM, plus 50 and 200 breaststroke races. Richards competed in breaststroke, swimming 50, 100 and 200m races. She set as PB in the 100m and matched her best over 50 and 200m. Mandeno competed in the 400 IM and 200 butterfly, setting a new PB in the 200 fly.

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The summer months brings a new sporting focus to the fields, courts, greens and stadiums of Marlborough. We asked several Marlborough sporting organisations what they’ve got coming up this summer. Summer hockey is coming to Marlborough next month with the start of its social six-a-side competition.

The summer six-a-side is suitable for all ages, abilities and runs over six weeks on Tuesday nights from November 5 to December 10. Before that an open day is being held on October 29 giving you all the information you need to pull your team together and get into hockey. For juniors, skills clinics will be held throughout term 3 with the dates yet to be confirmed. For

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those wishing to upskill we have on offer the Spire Hockey Academy. Find out more at http:// www.hockeymarlborough.org. nz/Spire-Ho cke y-Academy/ About-Us-1 If you’re into playing some social hockey you can find out more at www.hockeymarlborough.org. nz/competitions-1/Summer-2 Keen to test your skills on the basketball court? You’d better quickly jump onto your computer and register your team because registrations close tomorrow for the summer league. Marlborough Basketball offers competitions for both 3-on-3 and the more traditional 5-a-side game. Both are played on a Tuesday night the difference being the 3x3 league is played with on half a court and with a single hoop. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are either. Intermediate and college players have their own 3x3 league as well as social and competitive senior grades. For younger ones there is a summer academy programme with Sam Demptster, captain of the

Nelson Giants basketball team. These are skill-based sessions over eight weeks. If you’re over 40, there is a special gettogether each week for those who like to keep themselves young. If you’d like more information email info@marlboroughbasketball.org.nz. Touch is one of this country’s most popular sports. It’s fastpaced, action packed, is a great family sport that can either be social or competitive. The summer league kicks off later this month with some competitions already full. However, if you want to be a part of the action at Lansdowne Park this summer, get in touch as soon as you can. Check out the website www. sporty.co.nz/marlboroughtouch to find out more information about the competitions and calendar. Marlborough Children’s Athletics believes that being involved in athletics will not only make children into better athletes but will also help improve fitness and improve their ability in other sports by helping them run faster, jump higher and throw further. The club aims to teach the development of the correct techniques

and skills in a friendly, fun way. Marlborough Children’s Athletics club nights take place every Wednesday from 5.30-7pm at Athletic Park on Brewer Street. Trainings on Sundays at 10am. The athletics season runs from approximately mid-October to approximately the end of March each year, with a short break over school summer holidays. Athletes can compete in many provincial and national competitions throughout the season. The 2019-2020 season starts on Wednesday October 16. Marlborough Senior Athletics is a track and field club based from the Athletics Park on Brewer St in Blenheim. Senior Athletics caters for competitors aged from 13 + through to veterans. Club nights are Tuesdays 5:30pm, with trainings Friday night at 5pm. Track and field is a great way to build strength and speed for all ages with great cross training benefits for other sports and off season training for winter sports. Coaching available. Opening night is Tuesday the October 16. The season runs from mid-October though to the end of March. Membership includes registration with Athletics New Zealand,

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which allows members to compete at all regional and national level competitions from Triple Jump to Marathon. Cuddon Cycling Marlborough’s main aim is to foster and promote safe cycling in the Marlborough area whether racing or recreational. Also to encourage cycling for good health and fitness at all age levels. Track racing will start with a muster day on Monday October 21 5.30pm at Athletic Park with the main aim of introducing new participants to the sport. The main emphasis is to build up the number of younger riders competing and for them to enjoy the healthy and challenging environment. Track bikes are available with the only need a helmet and pair of runners. Track racing is on Monday evening throughout the Summer along with coaching and training on Friday evenings.

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The summer road season starts in early November with a variety of short events on Wednesday evenings through to late January when we return to Saturday road racing with the events building up in distance through to April. So if you are looking for an exciting and challenging sport contact Graham 027 8212379 or Warren 021 663910 for further information. Have you thought about having a go at softball? The Little League, T-ball and Junior season spreads from October – March every Saturday and thanks to the involvement of locals schools, the competitive and fun filled competition is sure to keep the kids fit and entertained. Are you interested in playing, coaching, umpiring, scoring or volunteering in softball drop us a line. Inquires to marlboroughsoftball@ gmail.com

The Marlborough Maroons 12 grade boys’ side. Photo: Peter Jones.

Youngsters relish footballing feast Peter Jones Hundreds of young footballers made Blenheim’s A and P Park their own at the weekend when the annual Gavin Roberts 12th grade boys South Island football tournament was staged. The ever-popular event ran from Friday until Sunday, attracting 20 teams and scores of supporters who cheered vigorously from the sidelines as their favourites battled opposition from throughout the Mainland. Teams were based in colourful tents, bringing a festive, fun atmosphere to proceedings at the park. One Marlborough team was in action. The Marlborough Maroons side, coached by Zeb Foote and Blair Speedy, gave a good account of themselves. During the preliminary rounds they were unfortunate to be on the wrong side of three verytight scorelines, relegating them to the bottom of their pool. They lost 3-2 to Christchurch United, Halswell and FC Nelson, while also going down 5-2 to Ferrymead Bays. In post-section play they quickly made up for their slow start, producing some well-

Marlborough striker Tyson Foote claimed the tournament Golden Boot award, scoring 11 goals. Photo: Peter Jones. structured attacking football. They downed South Canterbury Green 9-2, Hereweka Panthers 6-0 then accounting for Parklands 7-1 to claim 17th place in the event. Marlborough’s Tyson Foote claimed the much-coveted Golden Boot award, scoring 11 goals during the three-day tournament and being voted his side’s MVP. Central Otago keeper Oskar Schiele took out the tournament Golden Glove award. Overall winner was Central

Otago, who defeated Nomads United 3-2, while FC Nelson beat St Albans 5-1 to clinch third spot. Coastal Spirit won the Fair Play award. The Gavin Roberts tournament, which originated in 1972, followed on from the 12th grade girls’ tournament and the 12th grade boys’ tier two event, both staged at A and P Park from September 29-October 1. Thirty eight teams were in town for the three tournaments, bringing an estimated 1400 visitors to the region.

Mason Hawkins makes ground down the right wing on Friday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Falcons skipper Matthew Stretch drives the ball through the covers on his way to a half century against Wakatu as the TPL competition began at Horton Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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The Tasman Premier League cricket season got off to a soggy start in Blenheim on Saturday, with the Marlborough Labour Hire Falcons side being the main benefactor after both games were rain-shortened. The Falcons took on Nelson side Wakatu at Horton Park, battling their way to a meagre total of 144 from just 41.4 off their 50-over allocation. Rep skipper Matthew Stretch underlined his early-season form with a second consecutive half century, following 64 for a Marlborough Invitation XI last weekend, when he notched a hard-hit 55 from 63 balls. His innings, plus a timely 26 from Chris Turkington and an unbeaten 18 from veteran Greg Stretch gave the local innings some much-needed middle order substance. Damian Aitken, who took 3-34 from eight overs, Campbell McLean with 2-19 from seven, Liam Rowling with 2-16, also from seven, and Hunter Cavil with 2-49 from his full complement of 10 overs did the damage on a slowish wicket. With rain threatening, Wakatu came out chasing hard but lost wickets regularly, eventually left sitting at 86-6 when the rain came after 24.5 overs, leaving the home side winners under the Duckworth Lewis system. Opener Jim Morrison MANAGEMENT

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beaten 50 from 53 balls, with 10 fours. Nicely placed at 90-0 after 19 overs, the home side’s scoring rate was well ahead of the required Duckworth Lewis target, but an over short of making it an official game, so they had to settle for sharing two points apiece after the match was abandoned. The two matches in Nelson avoided the rain but had vastly different results, Nelson College easily accounting for the newly-promoted Wanderers/ Motueka side while the other fixture, between Stoke Nayland and ACOB, ended in a lateevening tie. TPL round one scores Falcons 144 (41.4 overs) Wakatu 86/6 (24.5 overs). Match abandoned. Win to Falcons on D/L System. WTTU 156 (49.4 overs) Dolphins 90/0 (19 overs). Match abandoned. Two points each. Stoke Nayland 262/9 (Patrick Howes 117, Clayton Campbell 45, Ricky Edwards 30, Reuben Smith 3/38, Daniel Grimes 2/38, Ollie Jones-Allen 2/43) ACOB 262 (Daniel Grimes 71, Jack Milton 60, Ollie Jones-Allen 22, Shane White 21, Dylan Eginton 3/56, Thomas Chambers 2/49). Match tied. Nelson College 212/2 (Jack Morris 104*, Finn Raxworthy 56, Finn Restieaux 29*) Wanderers/Motueka 57 (Finn Raxworthy 5/4, Jarrod McKay 3/11). Nelson College won by 155 runs.

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