Marlborough Weekly - 8 September 2020

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Warning over online abuse Paula Hulburt Editor

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A Marlborough principal is warning parents to be on their guard

when it comes to social media as staff grapple with increasing fallout.

Bohally Intermediate School staff have sent out an email to parents highlighting the harm social me-

dia can cause.

Acting principal Nicky Cameron-Dunn says she has seen a rise in the number of social media related issues students are dealing with.

Nicky says her personal advice is for no students to use social media platforms until they are 14 years old.

“It’s much more of an issue now than ever before and it’s only go-

ing to get worse.

“My personal advice would be for no students to use social media platforms at this age but

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ultimately it is up to parents to decide that for their own child.”

Using social media outside of school is having a flow on effect at school, says Nicky.

All mobile phones must be handed in to the school office at the start of the school day.

The school also uses blocking devices to help keep pupils safe.

But what they are accessing at home is spilling over at school, Nicky warns.

“They come into school and are emotionally upset, have anxiety and do not feel valued.

“Using these platforms to destroy others and spread rumours is inappropriate and they’re too young to understand the ramifications and reflect on what they’ve done.”

The school also sent out a link to parents to go to for advice.

Bohally Intermediate School acting principal Nicky CameronDunn. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

But social media savvy children are going to great lengths to keep their online activities off the parental radar.

“We know that students often have numerous accounts yet may only show one to their parents which looks okay,” Nicky says.

Monitoring social media use is key to ensuring it is only used positively, she says.

The minimum signup age for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube is 13.

Net safe NZ say a child’s social and emotional capability is still developing and they will find it difficult to identify and deal with challenges.

“If your child is under 13 and keen to use social media, consider their capability to manage potential online challenges before setting up a profile.

For more advice about staying safe online visit www.netsafe. org.nz/

A third of New Zealand teens (33%) spend 4 or more hours online in an average day.

• 4 in 10 currently use 5 or more social media platforms. • 1 in 4 would be devastated if they had no access to digital technologies for a month.

• Nearly 8 in 10 agree “there are a lot of things on the internet that are good for people my age”.

• There are gender differences in teens’ use of digital devices, the activities they carry out online, and their preferences for specific social media platforms.

• Teens regard themselves as confident technology users. Over 4 in 10 rarely or never seek support regarding an online or technical problem • Overall, teens highly rate their knowledge of online safety, but over 1 in 10 (13%) do not know much about it.

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Health staff warn over pay gap consequences Paula Hulburt

inevitable.

NZNO issued a strike notice covering about 3200 Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses and receptionist/administration staff across more than 500 practices and accident/medical centres nationwide on 19 August.

NZNO union representative

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Disgruntled medical staff are warning doctors’ surgeries could lose seasoned staff over an ongoing pay battle.

Primary Health Care Nurses (PHC) across Marlborough joined colleagues across the country in strike action on Thursday.

Staff warn the problem is set to get worse and recruitment will become a problem if pay disparity problems are not solved soon.

Gathering at Seymour Square to picket for equal pay in line with the District Health Board, staff say they are being paid 10.6 per cent less.

Civic Family Health practice nurse Allison Griggs says while she has the support of practice bosses, their hands are tied.

“We’re losing good nurses with lots of experience because of it.

“They’d rather work for the DHB where they get paid more.”

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says failed mediation meant the strike was

“It’s becoming harder to retain experienced staff and to attract new staff as the gap widens.”

Daniel Marshall was at the strike.

He covers the whole of the Top of the South and says the pay gap is set to widen even further.

“There have been long standing issues over pay disparity and it’s about to be amplified as the government considers another pay rise for DHB nurses.

“It’s becoming harder to retain experienced staff and to attract new staff as the gap widens.”

Lister Court Medical reception lead Jo Ball says she had never walked off the job before.

She says she chose to strike as staff were not being fairly recognised for the work they do, especially during the pandemic.

“When we hear about front line services, reception staff are being forgotten about.

Primary Health Care staff want equal pay in line with District Health “People don’t see us as health Board staff. Photo: Paula Hulburt. care workers, as a nurse or a doctor, but we deal with the fallout from Covid every day.

“We want to feel valued as front line workers,” she says.

NZNO Industrial Advisor Chris Wilson says staff are not being shown how valuable their efforts are, especially during the pandemic.

“We have had enough of constantly hearing how valuable they are when absolutely no effort is being made to show that value in any tangible way.

“We need the Government to urgently do the right thing for the people who help save lives during the perilous time of a pandemic.

“That would be in the interests of everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand right now.”

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Brainy Bohally boys’ TV quiz quest Matt Brown Two young brainboxes are taking their quizzing skills to the small screen.

Bohally school pupils Ted Small and Oliver Wakelin will stretch their thinking abilities in upcoming episodes of popular TV2 children’s quiz show Brain Busters.

But don’t ask them how they went, they’re not allowed to say.

“It’s an awesome experience.

At first, I was really nervous.

Once I started getting the questions right, I was okay,” Oliver says.

The year 8 student filmed at the Christchurch studio about a month ago – his episode is scheduled to air next Wednesday.

Ted says he can’t wait to make the trip to Whitebait Media’s filming space, tomorrow (Wednesday) with one of his parents.

“I’m not super nervous. The fact I even got on the show is pretty good,” he says.

It’s not easy to make the cut – the selection process to compete in the quiz is tough.”

The two students are both in Bohally’s FPSG – Future Problem Solving Group – and

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Girl guides: Picton Girl Guides have finished in the top five of the national Mitre 10 Helping Hands competition. While the team did not come first, they were awarded a $1000 Mitre 10 gift card to give their can recycling compound a makeover. The group plan to put the money towards replacing the rotting roof. Guide leader Helen Ashton says the team are grateful to everyone who voted for them.

Bohally school brainboxes Oliver Wakelin and Ted Small. Photo: Matt Brown. they say the entry quiz, used to determine a student’s suitability, is on the “harder side”.

“If they think you did well enough on the quiz, you get an audition,” Oliver says.

Studio executives then gave the young quizzers a Skype or Zoom call.

“They asked our name and interests and had us complete some practice questions,” Ted says.

The new quiz show challenges year eight and nine students through various rounds of quiz questions with the final two contestants racing on an obstacle course.

“The quiz is only half the show,” Oliver says.

The first round, with all four contestants, test their general knowledge. Then they pick a specialist subject – Oliver’s was history and Ted’s, mathematics.

“I was worried I was going to do really bad, that I was going to bomb out,” Oliver says.

He says it depends how the questions fall, especially with pop culture – pointing out that he wasn’t born when Friends first aired on television. “A guy on my show was asked a question about Shortland Street – none of us had

any idea,” he laughs.

Then comes the physical challenge and a race to the finish.

The winner then has a chance at more money in a final question round.

Ted says he’s aiming for the number one spot and isn’t sure what he will spend his prize money on.

Oliver’s looking to invest in metal detecting tools.

“It’s the best quiz show – mainly because I’ve been on it.”

Watch Oliver compete on Brain Busters next Wednesday afternoon at 4pm on TVNZ 2.

Fundraising walk: The annual Walk in the Park in the Dark returns this year on Saturday 26 September – if the Covid-19 alert level drops to one. The long-running community walk raises money for the Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club team and is suitable for all ages. This year’s event will feature live music, fireworks and food and drink. Entry is by gold coin donation with the fun starting at 5pm through until 9pm.

Ski field closure: Rainbow ski area has had to close after two days of heavy rain. Large areas on the lower slopes have melted to the ground and with not enough snow to repair the holes staff have made the difficult decision to close temporarily. The slopes will stay shut until it snows again, or enough snow can be made to fill in the main trails. Staff have worked hard to try and keep Rainbow open in difficult circumstances this season.

Park parking: Pollard Park’s playground car park is getting a face lift over the next few weeks, as works begin on revamping the green space and repairing the car park. The site will be contained and blocked off to the public until the end of October. Twenty four new car parks have recently been constructed for use on the right hand side, after the entrance to Pollard Park.

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Warming winters bring grape bud burst early Matt Brown

Record breaking winter temperatures have triggered early bud burst for some grape growers.

Plant and Food Research scientist Rob Agnew says last month was the fifth warmest August since records began.

And some early variety grapes are already starting to burst ahead of schedule.

Data shows Blenheim’s winter temperatures have markedly warmed over the past few dec-

ades.

But grape growers aren’t too worried, with one hoping the early start will translate to an early harvest.

Grower Ben McLauchlan says the “real, real early” bud burst is just “nature taking its course”.

“It’s one of those things,” he says.

“We’ve got frost machines. Investment in frost protection is critical.”

Rob says the three winter months in 2020, June, July and August, recorded well above average

mean temperatures.

“The mean winter air temperature of 9.5 degrees Celsius was 0.9 degrees Celsius warmer than the LTA [long term average].

“The winter of 2020 is now the second warmest winter on record for Blenheim.”

Grower Dave Trolove has chardonnay grapes starting to show some bud movement at his vineyard at the bottom of Waihopai Rd. “It’s been pretty dry and warm the last couple of months, which

could bring it [bud burst] forward. But it only takes a couple cold spells to slow things down again,” Dave says.

He says bud burst is probably a bit earlier, but in the southern valleys the season usually starts a bit later.

“Growers can’t afford to worry too much,” he says.

Rob says Blenheim’s winters are now far warmer than they were in the mid-20th century.

“Twenty-three ground frosts were recorded over winter, com-

pared to the LTA of 37.3.

“This is the lowest total number of winter ground frosts recorded in Blenheim over the 89 years 1932 to 2020.”

The record low number of frosts doesn’t mean mother nature doesn’t have another in store.

“Those early varieties, the chardonnay and pinot, you’re never out of frosts when they come through,” Ben says.

Rainfall is also lacking in the region, with hoped for heavy winter falls not materialising.

Netball nut wins big A love of the game has seen a self-confessed netball nut net a prize for two to the next world cup in South Africa.

Claire Martin from Blenheim scooped a package for two to the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town.

The huge netball fan is bringing her mum with her for the once in a lifetime trip.

Claire impressed the International Netball Foundation with her tie-breaking skills to win the competition.

“I’m very stoked, and so is mum.

“They emailed me at the beginning of August. I couldn’t believe it – I thought it was a joke.

“I was going to go anyway, although I have no idea how I was going to get the money.

“It’s perfect for a netball nut like me.”

Claire, who has just moved to Lower Hutt where she works for a payroll company, went to the World Cup in Liverpool last year.

“It’s a bit of a tradition, now – I went to the Sydney World Cup four years prior,” she says.

After returning from Liverpool, Claire says she wanted to

Kathryn Martin, former Silver Fern Yvonne Willering and Claire Martin at a fan event in Liverpool last year. Photo: Supplied. support the federation’s charity, Creating Choices.

It was her $10 donation that ultimately led to her big win.

“There was a box on the form – you could enter a competition – it was just 15 words about what netball means to you.

“I choose netball because it has given me the confidence to take challenges head-on and grab rare opportunities,” she wrote.

“I never thought I would win.”

The prize includes return

flights, four-star hotel accommodation and two tickets for the duration of the competition.

“I was in complete shock and it’s taken a while to process the fact I’ve won such an incredible prize. The first person I called was my mum; the who, how and why to my love of netball and the one that will be joining me on this experience of a lifetime. I can’t wait for Cape Town 2023.”

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Visitor spend looking up Visitors spent up large in Marlborough in July, up 30 percent on the same period last year.

This is “brilliant” news for the region’s tourism, retail, and hospitality sectors, says Destination Marlborough General Manager Jacqui Lloyd.

“It really shows that Marlborough is a fantastic school holiday destination,” she says.

The figures come from the just released July 2020 Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates (MRTEs).

Marlborough’s visitor spend was $24.7 million.

Marlborough tied for top position in the country in month on month growth with Tasman.

Destination Marlborough has increased its marketing presence and undertaken specific marketing campaigns in the ‘drive zone’ of Canterbury and Nelson/Tasman to drive visitation over the school holiday period.

“Marlborough operators also do their own promotion which helps amplify the message and encourage visitors to the region,” Jacqui says.

“This shows the importance of working together and that the team Marlborough approach really does get results.”

The breakdown of visitor spend in Marlborough for July 2020 is as follows: • $8.7 million on transport, tours, and experiences • $4.6 million in retail stores • $3.5 million at restaurants, cafes, and bars • $3.2 million on alcohol, food, and beverages • $2.5 million on accommodation • $2.2 million on fuel and automotive services

AppliancePlus Blenheim owner Michael Fitzpatrick. Photo: Matt Brown.

Reno plans dashed by whiteware wait Matt Brown Kiwis turning to home renovations in the wake of Covid-19 are facing lengthy waits for whiteware.

Low interest rates and soaring house prices have seen people cashing in to carry out renovation work.

But a world-wide shortage of appliances is being felt across Marlborough, with some customers waiting weeks for new goods.

Kitchen and laundry appliances, like ovens and washing machines, are in short supply with some models taking nearly two months to arrive on our shores.

AppliancePlus Blenheim owner Michael Fitzpatrick says a surge of buyers as the coronavirus pandemic closed factories around the world created the “perfect storm” “Most appliances we’re ordering today are not available,” Michael says.

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“We’ve got multiple brands and plenty of stock but if it’s not in store, it’s a six week wait.”

Michael says appliance sales are up across the board throughout the country.

“It’s a combination of no holidays for 12 months and low interest rates triggering excess capital for home improvements.

“Out of covid we had a massive surge and suppliers haven’t been able to catch up.

100% Herkt Appliances store owner Lisa Herkt says there have been “massive disruptions” in the supply chain.

“There may be ovens sitting in factories in Thailand 98 per cent complete waiting on a component from Europe,” she says.

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She says disruptions began in February and she’s forecasting for ongoing difficulties through November.

“It depends on how it plays out and where stock’s coming from,” she says.

“Distribution is a big one – there are less boats moving around. The days of things being made in New Zealand are long gone - it’s a global market now.

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Michael says he doesn’t know of any price rises this side of Christmas.

“We had price rises on the first of July, once we came out of covid.

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As a mother and as a media representative in our community, I want to use our platforms to help highlight Mental Health Awareness Week and Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

I want to help spread the message of hope and the importance of what mental health awareness achieves in our community. Most importantly, I want our children to grow up in a community where they know it’s okay to reach out for help and to know that someone will always be there to take their hand.

In my role, I have been privileged to meet individuals and organisations dedicated to making a difference. The message is clear, we need to work together to make a difference.

As a community, we can support the efforts of the organisations and agencies that support our loved ones.

Take notice of those around you. Be a hand on someone’s shoulder or a voice to just say “hey.” Be that volunteer, donate that $5. Let’s do this together.

Thanks to those who have supported this special spread and have helped give a voice to those who have a message to share. This is our opportunity to support those working hard during the month of September, when dedication to awareness is at its strongest.

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n 2017 a record number of people sought specialist mental health and addiction services, thanks in part to growing social awareness and open discussion of mental health issues.

More New Zealanders are seeking and receiving mental health care while advocates look at ways to ensure ‘help is at the top of the cliff, instead of being an ambulance at the bottom’.

If we can help the next generation face adversity with a natural reliant ability, this could help reduce the mental health concerns we face

today.

An independent organisation, headed by Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, called ‘Help Create an Informed Future’ released a report focused on youth mental health in Aotearoa NZ with a message that greater urgency is required.

Preliminary findings from a Youth19 survey of 7,721 school students aged 13-19 years show only 69 per cent reporting good emotional wellbeing, with 23 per cent reporting symptoms of depression.

The most important issues for youth, as identified by respond-

ents in the Youth19 survey, were, social media and technology, bleak futures, climate change, and risky choices. Authors of the report, Rochelle Menzies, Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, and Professor Richie Poulton, all summarise… There is an urgent need to identify youthspecific risk and protective factors to inform effective prevention strategies that can be implemented from early childhood.

“Such targeted efforts will promote greater wellbeing and brighter futures for our increasingly vulnerable youth population.”

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ocal mental health advocate and founder of Pep Talk Media Nadine Hickman is focusing on just that.

PEPTALK is an organisation on a mission to save lives by empowering people with the tools to build mental wellbeing. Their recently launched mental wellness magazine has received high praise around the country.

PEPTALK is about making the tools for wellbeing accessible to all, and their mission is built on the conviction that empowering people to help themselves, by actively doing things every day to build their metal wellness is the way to change the trajectory of mental health in New Zealand.

Founder Nadine Hickman’s determination to achieve PEPTALK’s mission is driven by her own battle with mental illness. She learned what is possible by harnessing the power of her mind and was compelled to share strategies to empower others. Actively building mental wellness can be likened to an immunisation for mental illness.

PEPTALK Magazine’s purpose is to deliver evidence-based strategies that help readers to actively build

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Pep Talk Media founder Nadine Hickman. their mental wellbeing and resilience.

PEPTALK has a growing number of sponsors who are funding the magazine into places where it can reach and benefit kids and teens and those who are vulnerable in our communities.

This magazine has been created

with a desire to make the actual experience of reading it an act of building wellbeing - it offers a nurturing break from devices to cultivate a moment of self-awareness and self-empowerment.

To learn more about PEPTALK and access the magazine www.peptalkmedia.com

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Working with Bary Neal, organiser of Hopewalk 2020, we have invited loved ones to share their story of those lost to suicide with the hope to show that no-one is immune to the effects, which is why it is so important that we are aware of those around us living in dark places. Here Bary shares his story with us...

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Matt Neal was a talented soccer player.

The grief for those left behind after a suicide

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rom the moment the police arrived at my work to tell me of my son’s death, my life changed forever. I went numb, wasn’t thinking straight, went to pick up my daughter and tell her she had just lost her older brother. I then went home and cried, and cried, and cried. A piece of me, my own flesh and blood, was taken away, and would never be returned. I tried to imagine how life would be without my son, the thought that I would never see him, or hear his voice again just ripped through me, and still does. I stayed away from the public, only got groceries when needed, usually in the evening when the supermarket was quiet, and after a couple of weeks I returned to work, often having to lock myself in my storeroom as life without my son just got too much. I usually had a smile on my face, telling people I was fine, mainly because I knew they wouldn’t understand the type of grief I was suffering. The grief those suffer from losing a loved one to suicide is something not even your wildest imagination could comprehend, and the fact that it goes on forever is something we have to live with. When you stop and think about it, my son also had a sister, brother, mother, grandparents, cousins, aunties and uncles, best mates, workmates, and sports mates.

When one person is lost to suicide, there are a lot of people left behind who will have a

changed life forever.

I have written a lot over the years about opening up and asking for help, and I am still going to keep pushing that, as it is so important. But I want to also include all of you people left behind in the category of needing to open up and ask for help when needed. I know there are huge numbers of people out there suffering after losing a loved one, and to be honest, so am I, and it is something I am learning to live with, this new life I have since losing my son.

I made the decision 3 months after losing my son, to try and help those who are suffering like he must have been, to get people talking about suicide, and how it is so important for you to open up, ask for help, and talk to someone about why you are in such a dark place, and never to try and tough it out alone. So in January 2017 I started Hopewalk in Blenheim.

I have read many times that there is no grief like losing someone to suicide, especially a close family member. People get offered help in various ways, but unless that person has felt the grief that we feel, they struggle to understand what we are really going through. After a few weekend coffee and home visits recently, and after talking to numerous people through Hopewalk, I have decided to start up some coffee and chat groups, solely for those struggling after losing

a loved one. It may be a matter of months, or 30 years, since your loved one left us, but grief is grief, and there is no time limit on it. So if you are one of those people, and you think this may be of benefit to you, feel free to private message me through the Hopewalk Blenheim Facebook page, and we will start some coffee groups some time very soon. Small groups, very relaxed and informal, where you can feel safe to speak whatever is it that you are going through, knowing we have all been through the same pain. It doesn’t have to be a coffee group, it could be a walk somewhere, whatever you feel most relaxed and comfortable with, and if you don’t like small groups, we can make it just you if that’s more comfortable You can all play a part in making someone’s life change for the better. Check up on your family and friends, even if they seem ok, you would be surprised just how much a smile can hide. We have lost many many people who hid their pain behind a beautiful smile.

Never be afraid to talk about loved ones lost to suicide, we remember them for how they lived their lives, not for the terrible disease that took them away from us.

If you are struggling in a dark place, or have lost a loved one to suicide and finding life tough, please open up about it, and ask for help. Please message me any time

he latest annual provisional suicide statistics show the suicide rate is at its lowest in three years.

In the year to 30 June 2020, 654 people died by suicide.

Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall says while the drop is encouraging, each figure represents a person lost.

“While it is encouraging to see the suspected suicide rate and number drop for the past year, it’s important to remember that there are still more than 650 families who have lost someone in tragic circumstances,” she says.

Director of the Suicide Prevention Office Carla na Nagara says focusing on suicide numbers will not help prevent suicide in New Zealand.

‘We need to look behind the numbers to understand what is contributing to our suicide rate, and to the different rates within different population groups.

“We then need to address those issues.

“Until we do that as a country, there will not be any enduring impact on what is a shamefully high suicide rate in New Zealand.

‘We all impact one another’s wellbeing. We all have a part to play in preventing people from becoming

so distressed that they see suicide as their only option.

‘Strong, healthy, connected whānau, families and communities are the most important protective factors against suicide.

‘Every single one of us has a role to play in suicide prevention. It’s up to all of us.

‘We all need to take practical, proactive steps to look after our mental wellbeing - practicing helpful techniques and accessing support when we need it.

‘Each of us has the ability to reach out to someone who might not be coping. The simple act of asking someone if they are ok can be enough to connect with them and provide hope.

‘We also want people to know it’s alright to not be feeling alright.

Support and health services are available and do make a difference - they can and do help.

“It is important to support people to get the help they need and for them to get help early before distress becomes unbearable “You can also help by supporting non-profit organisations and individuals by donating to fundraising, by volunteering or simply help spread the word and help raise awareness.”

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ason Hall aka Jake to his friends; hubby, dad, grandad and Bestie to us, his family.

Six years coming up Oct 24th since he lost his battle with depression.

A carpenter by trade; an old school one, he worked his way up from the broom to running subdivisions. He loved building family homes.

He was the kindest soul and would give someone in need the shirt off his back.

An epic prankster, Jason was the best kind of father our children could have asked for, present in so many ways.

He helped me care for my two youngest brothers after losing my mother; never grumbled just got on with it while working hard, so hard to support us all.

He was an adored grandad and his happiest times were always with family. He loved old Triumph motorcycles, camping at Bathhurst and a cold beer on a Friday after work.

For us now as a family we still struggle at times, memories of our life before still bittersweet. The im-

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Jason Hall. pact on us is devastating in many ways. But we’re also determined to live the best life we can and not let suicide define Jason or our family because he was so much more.

Always always give tomorrow a chance to be better.

Your loved ones need you, want you, love you.

Diane wifey, soul mate of Jake for 28-years. I’d do it again tomorrow.

his new life is not easy - It keeps moving forward solely because we wake up in the morning and get out of bed.

There is the feeling of intense shock, confusion, and disbelief with overwhelming sadness and despair, such that getting out of bed can seem impossible.

These feelings never go away.

They are part of this new journey.

Our David is our son, a brother and a father.

David worked long hours and enjoyed his weekends of camping, fishing, diving, hunting and motorbike riding, as well as renovating his home of an evening.

He had a huge personality as well as a big heart - he helped a number of young guys get back on track with life.

Life for our family will never be the same.

We are however, thankful for our friends who continue to be with us while we are grieving, who really want to know how we are doing, who let us talk about our David, who laugh and cry with us and who help us remember and how lucky we were to have had the privilege of 35 years of his life, not only as a son but as a best

David Lfrentz. friend and companion.

‘David you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure’ Tina & Harvey Lafrentz

A loving, doting father

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y name is Alicia Wilson and in 2014 I lost my partner and the father/step father of my three eldest children, to suicide.

Leighton Thomas Hanita Waite was a hardworking young man and he took pride in providing for our family.

He was the most loving and doting father to our two children; Joseph and Aniyah. My son Ezra was two years old when Leighton and I met.

From day one he loved him like his own.

His heart was for our children.

Leighton was a loyal friend to many.

Anyone that knew him, knew his laugh.

It was contagious, when he laughed we laughed too.

It makes me smile thinking about him.

Leighton and I both had come from dysfunctional backgrounds.

In leading up to his death, we were going through a rough patch in our relationship.

Instead of reaching out for help, Leighton used drugs and alcohol to cope.

Leightons passing completely shattered my world.

I fell into a deep depression

Leighton Waite. and began struggling to live day to day life.

Raising three kids alone was challenging and I felt overwhelmed by it all.

In 2015 I started to use Methamphetamine to mask my grief, to bury the hurt from Leighton’s death deep down and not have to deal with it.

Darkness consumed my life and I ended up on the same cycle of depression and suicidal thoughts, that I had witnessed Leighton battle with.

It wasn't until the end of 2018 when I had an encounter with God that my life began to improve.

Through my faith in Jesus Christ and with the support of my church I have found true healing from my grief.

I am almost two years clean and sober.

I am happily married, with 2 more children to add to my wonderful family.

I love life and am able to find happiness in being able to look back on who Leighton was in his life and share those memories of him with our children.

I do not allow the manner of his passing define him!

I think the message and hope that the 'Hope Walk' event brings is amazing.

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Hiding the hurt from those who loved him most M Anthony Michaels with mate, Matt Neal.

Losing a best mate

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lost my best friend to suicide nearly 4 years ago.

Matt was the bubbliest, funniest, kind hearted young man you could find.

He had a heart of gold and would always go out of his way to help you and loved making people smile and laugh.

Matt was quite a comedian, at least he thought he was anyway.

Matt was super talented at many things, one of them being soccer.

He was magic with the ball at his feet, making it seem as if the ball was glued to his foot.

He was so passionate about football and it really showed.

I was lucky enough to be in Matt's team and didnt have to try to mark him.

Then he passed away .... and boy did life take a hit.

Matt's death affected a huge amount of people.

Much more than I think he realised.

A lot more people cared about him than he knew.

Life was hard, even harder, once Matt was gone.

I tucked myself away in a corner and didnt want to come out for a very long time.

Even listening to the radio was hard as some songs just seemed to hit me places that I couldn't handle.

I didn’t want to play soccer which I had for many years because my best friend wasnt there beside me.

I didn't want to continue my building apprenticeship.

I just didn’t want to do anything.

At the time he passed I'd recently had surgery on my knee. Grieving and not being able to work was a nasty combination.

All that was left was to sit and listen to the dark thoughts that flooded my mind.

I ended up struggling for a long time and in the end I needed serious help and I’m glad I found the help I did.

I miss Matt every day.

Some days are harder than others but no matter how hard I always search for my light in the darkness.

Nobody wants to lay their best friend down for the last time.

Nobody wants to carry their best friend in a casket.

Nobody wants to speak at their best friend’s funeral.

Remember it's ok to not be ok.

Reach out and get that help.

Ask for help

In an emergency: Phone 111 Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 Lifeline: 0800 543 354 Healthline: 0800 611 116 Depression: 0800 111 757 or text 4202 Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234 Women’s Refuge: 0800 733 843 Family Violence: 0800 456 450 Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797 Supporting Families: 03-577 5491 Sexuality issues: 0800 688 5463 Te Piki Oranga: 03-543 7016 The Lowdown (for youth): team@thelowdown.co.nz or text 5626 Children’s Welfare Oranga Tamariki: 0508 326 459 CARE Marlborough: 03-578 0302 Marlborough Youth Trust: 03-579 3143 or www.myt.org.nz

y name is Sheryll, and six weeks ago my life as a mum changed forever, as my son Kori Wairepo took his life.

He had been in a very dark place for the last 7 years, struggling after losing his baby girl at 13 days old. He never wanted to talk about it, as he said talking did nothing. As his mum, it was so hard to watch my boy struggling like this.

Kori was a very loving guy, full of fun, and loved his camping and the sea. He helped so many people who were wanting to take their lives, but unfortunately his own demons were too strong, and he could no longer fight them.

He loved his brother Jason and his family in Oz, and his brother Kerry and his family in Wellington, whom Kori spent a lot of time with. He loved spending time with his little brother Tane, and nephew Bailey, and all his mates who would come around to visit.

Over the last six weeks, my life has changed completely. I am continuously in pain and broken, I cry a lot, and struggle to sleep. I don’t want to close my eyes. It still seems like a dream, and that my Kori will soon come through the door, and ask “whats to eat Quacky Duck “, or to borrow some money haha.

I don’t think I will ever be the same. They say time heals, but losing someone to suicide is a completely different type of pain and grief, something most will never understand.

Kori Wairepo.

We never knew how much Kori was hurting inside, as he did his best to hide it until he couldn’t any longer. If only I could turn back time to the day before, when I was with him, and he seemed ok, and gave me a great big hug which I will hang on to forever.

I’m hurting so much, some days

I just cry and can’t stop. Certain random things will set me off. I just wish my Kori was here with me, and didn’t get into the dark space he was in. I just wish he had reached out to me, or anyone, and asked for help.

Love you my son, hope you are dancing in the sky.

Quacky Duck xx

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2020 MITR DATE MATCH

VENUE

KICK OFF RESULT

WEEK 1 11 Sep 12 Sep 12 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep 13 Sep

North Harbour v Canterbury Waikato v Wellington Otago v Auckland Counties Manukau v Tasman Northland v Manawatu Taranaki v Bay of Plenty Southland v Hawke’s Bay

North Harbour Hamilton Dunedin Pukekohe Whangarei Inglewood Invercargill

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 2 18 Sep 19 Sep 19 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 20 Sep 20 Sep

Tasman v Northland Waikato v North Harbour Canterbury v Taranaki (RS) Bay of Plenty v Southland Hawke’s Bay v Counties Manukau Manawatu v Otago Auckland v Wellington

Blenheim Hamilton Christchurch Rotorua Napier Palmerston North Auckland

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 3 25 Sep 26 Sep 26 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 27 Sep 27 Sep

Wellington v Bay of Plenty Tasman v Waikato Southland v North Harbour Hawke’s Bay v Canterbury Auckland v Manawatu Taranaki v Otago Counties Manukau v Northland

Wellington Nelson Invercargill Napier Auckland Inglewood Pukekohe

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 4 2 Oct 3 Oct 3 Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 4 Oct 4 Oct

Bay of Plenty v Auckland Counties Manukau v Manawatu Northland v Taranaki Canterbury v Wellington (RS) North Harbour v Tasman Southland v Waikato Otago v Hawke’s Bay

Rotorua Pukekohe Whangarei Christchurch North Harbour Invercargill Dunedin

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 5 9 Oct 10 Oct 10 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 11 Oct 11 Oct

Manawatu v Canterbury Taranaki v Auckland Wellington v Otago Waikato v Counties Manukau North Harbour v Hawke’s Bay Tasman v Bay of Plenty Northland v Southland

Palmerston North Inglewood Wellington Hamilton North Harbour Nelson Whangarei

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

20 Nov 21 Nov 21 Nov 21 Nov

SEMIFINALS TBC TBC TBC TBC

7:05pm 2:05pm 4:35pm 7:05pm

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RE 10 CUP DRAW DATE MATCH

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KICK OFF RESULT

WEEK 6 16 Oct 17 Oct 17 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct 18 Oct

Hawke’s Bay v Northland Manawatu v Bay of Plenty Auckland v Tasman Southland v Taranaki Canterbury v Waikato (RS) Otago v Counties Manukau Wellington v North Harbour

Napier Palmerston North Auckland Invercargill Christchurch Dunedin Wellington

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 7 23 Oct 24 Oct 24 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 25 Oct 25 Oct

Otago v Northland Bay of Plenty v Canterbury Hawke’s Bay v Manawatu North Harbour v Auckland Tasman v Southland Counties Manukau v Wellington Waikato v Taranaki

Dunedin Tauranga Napier North Harbour Nelson Pukekohe Hamilton

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 8 30 Oct 31 Oct 31 Oct 31 Oct 1 Nov 1 Nov 1 Nov

Canterbury v Otago (RS) Wellington v Tasman Northland v North Harbour Auckland v Waikato Manawatu v Southland Bay of Plenty v Hawke’s Bay Taranaki v Counties Manukau

Christchurch Porirua Whangarei Auckland Palmerston North Tauranga Inglewood

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 9 6 Nov 7 Nov 7 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 8 Nov 8 Nov

Southland v Otago Auckland v Northland North Harbour v Counties Manukau Tasman v Canterbury Waikato v Bay of Plenty Hawke’s Bay v Wellington Manawatu v Taranaki

Invercargill Auckland North Harbour Blenheim Hamilton Napier Palmerston North

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

WEEK 10 13 Nov 14 Nov 14 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 15 Nov 15 Nov

Counties Manukau v Southland Northland v Waikato Otago v Tasman Wellington v Manawatu Bay of Plenty v North Harbour Taranaki v Hawke's Bay Canterbury v Auckland (RS)

Pukekohe Kaikohe Dunedin Wellington Tauranga Inglewood Christchurch

7.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm 7.05pm 2.05pm 2.05pm 4.35pm

27 Nov 28 Nov

FINALS (Championship & Premiership) TBC 7:05pm TBC 7:05pm All details subject to change.

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Mako out to win Mitre 10 Cup, Peter Jones

One of the hardest tasks in sport is backing up a “perfect” season.

But that’s the mission facing the 2020 Tasman Mako Mitre 10 Cup team.

Since sweeping all before them in

2019, when they went undefeated to win the fledgling union’s first premiership title, the Mako have had to regroup for the new season, their coaches quickly putting aside any talk of “defending” the title, suggesting it is all about going out there and starting from scratch.

Andrew Goodman, co-head coach alongside Clarke Dermody, said “we are not there to defend [the premiership title] we have to go out and win it again. It’s a day-by-day, weekby-week process, as usual, and you can’t look too far ahead.

“It’s about coming into work every day and just enjoying it.

Getting better as a team and as an individual … then, hopefully we will see some great results again.”

The 2020 Tasman Mako squad, named on Saturday, has a familiar look to it, despite missing some key performers from the previous history-making provincial season.

It will again be captained by David Havili, with Goodman and Dermody returning as cohead coaches, assisted by Shane Christie and Gray Cornelius.

A feature of the class of 2020 is the return of three former longserving Tasman Mako players – lock Alex Ainley (92 Mako caps) cames back to the top of the south after a stint with Bay of Plenty, midfielder Kieron Fonotia (65 caps) returns from playing for Welsh club Scarlets, while hooker Quentin MacDonald (78 caps) is back from Oyonnax in France. They will be joined by former Wanderers club player and Samoan halfback Dwayne Polataivao.

The team fields 20 Super Rugby players, plus seven new recruits to the Mako ranks.

High profile wing signings Sevu Reece (Crusaders) and Mark Telea (Blues) are joined by prop Isi Tu’ungafasi (Cru-

David Havili will lead the Mako again in 2020. Photo: Shuttersport. saders), brother of All Black Perry, Blair Prinsep, loosies Ofa, former Nelson College Liam Squire and Jordan TauFirst XV loose forward star An- fua, plus midfielder Levi Auton Segner, athletic young Can- mua. terbury lock Mahonri Ngakuru Four club players will train and former Hawke’s Bay flank- with the squad as potential injury replacements - flanker er Hugh Renton.

Twenty five of the squad have Braden Stewart (Central), lock played club rugby in the region Max Hicks (Marist) prop Kerwith 10 of those graduating shawl Sykes-Martin (Nelson) from the region’s schools sys- and half back Louie Chapman tem. Unfortunate to miss selec- (Kahurangi). tion are six contracted players Goodman is thrilled by the powho have suffered season-end- tential of the 2020 squad. ing injuries - Ethan Blackadder “I am really excited about it …

(Crusaders), Atu Moli (Chiefs), obviously we are disappointed Pari Pari Parkinson (Highland- for a couple of our Mako men ers), Ray Nuia (Blues), James that have been forced out with Marshall (Hurricanes) and Jack injuries, such as Ethan [Blackadder], Pari Pari [Parkinson] Grooby (Stoke).

Players absent from the 2019 and Atu [Moli] but that just title-winning combination, for gives someone else an oppora variety of reasons, are hooker tunity.”

Hugh Roach, former All Black Although 32 players have been props Wyatt Crockett and Tim officially named in the squad,

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not defend it Goodman expects that, given All Blacks commitments and injuries, more will come into the fold over the course of a demanding season, which runs until late November.

“We are excited to see what guys who have been playing club rugby over recent years and have had only a handful of games for us can produce, given more game time.”

The absence of seasoned highprofile performers such as Crockett, Perry, Taufua and Squire will be felt, especially in terms of leadership, but the recall of vastly-experienced players such as MacDonald, Fonotia and Ainley will help balance that equation.

“That’s part of the reason for having those returning Mako men in the squad … they know how we operate. Q, Fonz and Alex are all up there in terms of games played for Tasman, so it’s great to have those boys around and helping out our

younger lads.

“But we also have most of the leadership group from last year back – Dave [Havili], Quin [Strange], Mitch [Hunt], Fin [Christie] and Drew [Makalio] are still around and will do a great job for us.”

As usual, there will be limited opportunity for full-squad, pre-season preparation before the action starts in the Mitre 10 Cup this weekend, but Goodman is relaxed about the situation. “It’s always this way with the Mitre 10 Cup, you never really get your full squad together before it begins, but the boys have played our style of footy for long enough now so I don’t see a problem.

“The guys that played in the North v South match will have had a good hit-out on Saturday and they’ll come back ready to go in round one, alongside some of these boys [from the pre-season game in Hanmer] that played well and put their

hands up.”

A potential fly in the Mako ointment is the selection of five of the squad in the initial All Blacks squad announced on Sunday.

Prop Tyrel Lomax, Quinten Strange and Shannon Frizell were named among the forwards, with Reece and Will Jordan selected as outside backs.

With no games yet on the calendar for the national side, and no idea at this stage how international fixtures will impact the provincial season, the extent of their availability for Tasman remains to be seen.

“We are still waiting to see what kind of season the All Blacks have got,” said Goodman, “it’s a bit up in the air really.

“There will be guys coming in throughout the season depending on All Blacks selection and I’m sure there are a few guys not on the list that will potentially get chances through the first few weeks.”

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Mako schedule Saturday, September 12, 7.05pm Mako v Counties Manukau in Pukekohe.

Friday, September 18, 7.05pm Mako v Northland in Blenheim Saturday, September 26, 2.05pm Mako v Waikato in Nelson Sunday, October 4, 2.05pm, Mako v North Harbour in North Harbour Sunday, October 11, 2.05pm, Mako v Bay of Plenty in Nelson Saturday, October 17, 4.35pm Mako

v Auckland in Auckland Sunday, October 25, 2.05pm Mako v Southland in Nelson Saturday, October 31, 2.05pm Mako v Wellington in Wellington Saturday, November 7, 7.05pm Mako v Canterbury in Blenheim Saturday, November 14, 4.35pm Mako v Otago in Dunedin Semifinals November 20-21 Finals November 27-28

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Gearing up for the 2020 Tonnellerie de Mercurey The Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year regional competitions kick off on Friday, September 4, with the North Island competition being held in Hawke’s Bay. The Central Otago and Marlborough competitions will also take place during September, with the winners going through to the National Final in November.

Next week’s competition will be run under Alert Level 2 at EIT where all systems are in

Action from last year’s competition at Bragato Research Institute at Blenheim’s NMIT campus.

place to ensure strict contact tracing, sanitization and social distancing is easily carried out.

The Awards dinner has, however, been cancelled, so the winners will be announced at the end of the day.

It is hoped the other competitions can be run under Level 1, but again they will still go ahead under Level 2.

“We are so pleased these competitions can still go ahead,” says Nicky Grandorge, Leadership & Communities Man-

ager at NZ Winegrowers.

“They are a great focus for emerging young winemakers to study and upskill as well as giving them the opportunity to meet other passionate, future leaders and start making a name for themselves.

“Although the day is tough, it has a very positive vibe and in this very challenging year, the competitions will be a great boost for everyone involved.”

Competitors have to undertake a range of skills from marketing the product to blending to prove their ability as winemakers.

The top award is a hugely coverted prize in the winemaking industry.

The contribution from sponsors is hugely appreciated.

The 2020 national sponsors are: Tonnellerie de Mercurey, Crown Sheet Metal, Farmlands, Guala Enclosures, Laffort, O-I Glass, New World, Programmed Property Services and Winejobsonline.

Last year’s winner was Emily Gaspard-Clark from Spy Valley who went on to represent Marlborough in the national final and also take out the 2019 national title.

Who will take out the title in 2020?

The Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year competition dates: North Island – 4th September, at EIT Central Otago – 10th September, at VinPro Marlborough – 16th September, at NMIT National Final in Hawke’s Bay – 6th November at EIT with the Awards Dinner being part of F.A.W.C

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NZ Young Winemaker of the Year Competitions Left: Emily Gaspard-Clark, of Spy Valley Winery was the winner of last year’s NZ Young Winemaker of the Year competition.

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Wolves win Knockout Cup Peter Jones Reporter

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Central Wolves had to call on all their skill and experience to claim Marlborough football’s Knockout Cup at A and P Park on Saturday.

They fought their way to a 2-1 victory in the final, taking three quarters of the match to get the better of gritty clubmates Central Buccaneers, who led 1-0 at half time.

With a steady breeze at the backs Buccaneers struck against the run of play after 10 minutes. The ball fell to the feet of striker Thom Hall who calmly sent it into the top corner of Wolves’ net from 25m out.

Registering an early lead seemed to lift confidence among the Buccaneers, who frustrated their rivals with a series of timely tackles and crucial interceptions, not allowing Wolves to settle.

Winger Shane Evans looked most likely to score for Wolves, three sweetly-hit shots being blocked by keeper Hugh Straker.

As the half wore on both sides created several opportunities to alter the scoreline but, when the halftime whistle blew, Buccaneers maintained a single goal advantage.

After the break Wolves, with the wind at their backs, pressed further forward and were rewarded with an equaliser after 15 minutes when Scott Wilkinson pounced on a loose ball at the edge of the box and drilled it home.

Five minutes later they went ahead. A high-bouncing ball in the Buccaneers’ box was inad-

vertently handled by a defender and Steve McCaa stepped up to convert the resulting penalty.

Although some half chances were created at either end, neither side looked likely to add to their score before the final whistle blew.

The much-improved Buccaneers can be proud of their efforts. Hall ran hard all day up front and scored a stunning goal.

He was well supported by Nate Lovell while Scott Hannan and Ryan Palmer were skilful in midfield. Marina Doncevic, Jake Rounthwaite-West, Jake Arnesen and the uncompromising Jamie Gilbert defended manfully.

The Wolves’ seasoned back four of Paddy Stephens, Andrew McCaa, Nick Rayner and Richie Marsden were also well-organised, restricting Buccaneers to a minimum of scoring opportunities. Keeper Amon McGregor made a couple of handy saves while directing his troops constantly from the back.

Matt Stretch, Wilkinson, Jono McCormick, Sam Boyce, Evans and Steve McCaa all played their part in midfield and up front, holding the ball up cleverly when required and producing probing passes.

The scoreline probably represented the flow of the match, Wolves having the lion’s share of possession, and taking their two chances well, but being unable to completely shake off a feisty opponent who battled to the very end.

Wolves’ spokesman Jono McCormick said, “we looked to our bench early and that made a difference, while Scotty Wilkinson’s hard running was a factor, keeping the boys’ heads up, along with

The victorious Central Wolves squad. Photo: Peter Jones. our strong backline.

“It has been a good season. We incorporated players from two teams [to make the Wolves side] and once we learned to play together it all began to fall into place.”

Score: Central Wolves 2 (Scott Wilkinson, Steve McCaa – pen) Central Buccaneers 1 (Thom Hall). HT: 1-0 Buccaneers.

Other results: KO Shield - Rangers Masters 5 Trojans Spartans 2.

KO Bowl - Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 4 Rangers Development 1.

KO Plate - Picton Crow Tavern.

Meanwhile, also at A and P Park, the top two sides in the Nelson division one women’s league turned on a thrilling encounter.

BV Bullets hosted Richmond Foxes, runaway league leaders, and although the visitors prevailed 2-0, the home side made them work throughout for their victory.

BV produced some superb pas-

sages of play which went unrewarded throughout the first half and were unfortunate to concede just before the break.

Foxes took a shot at goal which keeper Taz Gilbert initially saved, but she was injured in the process and, when the ball came loose, Foxes’ Jenny Harvey slipped it over the line.

Bullets had their chance early in the second stanza, shots from Lauren Sloan and Tiana Williams flying just wide of the mark.

However, Foxes fired back and a beautifully-weighted shot from Annie Brown nestled in the net to make it 2-0.

Undeterred, Bullets continued to attack, Tess Hyland and Destiny Aires going close.

BV coach Ian Thomas said, “we played a better passing game, a better strategic game, but were unfortunately unrewarded.”

He singled out Erin Mustey at the back, Aires on the left wing and Eliza Bickerton for special mention.

At Athletic Park on Saturday

Rangers AFC continued on their merry way in the Nelson division one men’s league.

The unbeaten leaders registered a 4-1 win over Nelson Suburbs, scoring twice in each half.

Carl Connor-McClean got both first half goals, the second from the penalty spot after he was fouled in the box.

The visitors clawed one back against the run of play just before halftime and could have had a second but for a good save from keeper Dan Diamond.

With the wind at their backs in the second spell Rangers pressed forward and were rewarded with goals to Tana Connor-McClean and Martin Delgado, who scored with his first touch after coming off the bench.

Youngsters Josh and Liam Clamp made their first team debut late in the match.

Next up for Rangers is a trip to Nelson next weekend for a meeting with Tahuna, knowing a win can wrap up the league title with two games remaining.

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Netballers prepare for playoffs Peter Jones The big question on everyone’s lips as the top four premier netball teams approach tonight’s semi finals is, “how do you stop Tokomaru?”.

The Picton-based club have set the pace since the outset of this COVID-abbreviated season and the ease with which they disposed of one of their main rivals last week at Stadium 2000 suggests the answer to the previous question has not yet been found.

With the four semi finalists confirmed the previous week, Tuesday’s games were just about pride and momentum leading into play-off time.

While Toko obviously have plenty of both, judging by their 5735 win over Harlequins, SMOG, their rivals in next Tuesday’s semi, lost impetus, going down 57-55 to the vastly-improved Marlborough Girls’ College outfit.

The night’s third match saw a brave effort from Awatere come up short as they went down to Pelorus 54-41 after dominating the early stages.

Pelorus will meet Harlequins in the other semi final, the fact the sides are tied on points after two rounds indicating the expected closeness of this match-up.

The Quins will go away and regroup after last week’s effort and, as they invariably do, come back stronger next week.

They struggled to restrict Toko’s scoring, losing both the first and second quarters by seven goals as the Picton side put up 37 shots to Quins’ 21.

Despite regular goal attack Gemma Hika sitting this one out, Toko were well-served in the shooting circle by Dana Wilson and the formidable Haze Tepuia, with 91 percent shooting.

Defensively they continue to impress, Eden Te Huki, Chloe Devir and Michaela Boaz part of a lineup that went unchanged for the whole match.

Defender Katie Cunningham impressed as a second half sub for Quins, Stacey Hopkins shot accurately and Simone Pedersen showed her full range of skills with handy stints at both wing attack and goal attack.

The match of the evening was undoubtedly the first encounter, which went right down to the wire.

The students signed off their 2020 season with an exclamation mark, hanging tough to get the result despite a late SMOG comeback.

In this game of swings and roundabouts each side enjoyed periods of dominance, MGC holding a seven-goal lead at one stage in the third quarter.

However, that was reduced to two by the time the final stanza began and, with defence dominating proceedings, each goal became crucial as time ticked by.

injury providing composure and experience under the hoop. Also returning from injury was Awatere “spark plug” Nicole Witterick, the mobile middie lifting her team mates.

Laura Murphy, Kelsie Fitzpatrick and Oriana Houra also shone for Pelorus, while Harriet Ryan, Kim Andrews and Ashley Childs stood out for the Tussocks.

Harlequins defender Katie Cunningham plucks the ball out of the air during the match with Tokomaru on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Jones.

With possession evenly shared SMOG went on a run to edge ahead by one with six minutes remaining, but the students were not to be denied, shooter Taila Town landing a couple of crucial goals to get the job done.

Their defensive pairing of Taryn Breen and skipper Mya Wiapo was again outstanding, along with middie Anika Moetaua and the returning Fiaalii Solomona.

SMOG have a major hurdle in front of them if they are to tip over Toko, but have the bigmatch experience to do just that, in the shape of defenders Bonnie Morris and Karli Murphy, Katie Bradley and Anna Thomas, plus reliable shooters Kate Gaudin

and Anna Gardiner.

Awatere began their final match of the season as if they had a train to catch, leading 17-7 early in the second quarter.

However, Pelorus introduced key shooter Paige Lovell at that stage and the game changed.

Lovell landed 13 goals as the Tussocks’ intensity waned, bringing her side right back into a game that seemed to be slipping away.

By halftime Awatere led 24-23, but that was as close as they got thereafter, a 17-4 third quarter firmly shutting the gate on their hopes of a final night upset, although they fought to the finish with a tight fourth quarter.

Lovell was obviously a key figure in this one, her return from

Scores: Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 57 (Taila Town 27/36, Fiaalii Solomona 30/42) SMOG Good Home 55 (Kate Gaudin 21/26, Anna Gardiner 34/40). Quarter scores (winning team first): 14-18, 14-11, 18-15, 11-11.

Pelorus Edridge Contracting 54 (Olivia Pinkerton 11/16, Courtney Avery 3/10, Paige Lovell 40/52) Awatere 41 (Aimee Jones 34/56, Ashley Childs 7/14).

Quarter scores: 6-13, 17-11, 17-4, 14-13.

Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 57 (Haze Tepuia 42/46, Dana Wilson 15/25) Harlequins New World 35 (Stacey Hopkins 16/20, Lauren Murray 11/17, Simone Pedersen 8/16). Quarter scores: 15-8, 14-7, 13-10, 15-10.

Standings after round robin play: Tokomaru 30, Harlequins 20, Pelorus 20, SMOG 15, MGC 13, Awatere 1.

Semifinals: Tokomaru v SMOG; Harlequins v Pelorus.

College hockey teams go unbeaten in Nelson Peter Jones Both Marlborough college hockey teams at last week’s South Island championship tournament in Nelson went undefeated, but only one was able to claim overall victory.

The Marlborough Boys’ College First XI took out top place in the boys grade, while the Marlborough Girls’ College crew, who put together a string of draws, ended up fifth, despite never losing a game.

MBC beat Timaru Boys’ High School 3-0 in Wednesday’s final.

They scored a goal in each of the first three quarters, top scorer Wade Sweeting opening their account, followed by goals to Sam Hamilton and Logan Lowther.

Coach Grant McMillan said MBC came out stronger in the decider and applied consistent pressure

throughout the first quarter to lead 1-0.

“The second quarter saw our defence tested but the boys managed to hold strong and score again against the run of play to be up 2-0 at half time.

“The second half was hard-fought with the boys providing another goal through Logan to go 3-0 up and seal the victory with a full team performance being the hallmark of a solid final. Really exciting stuff for the boys!”

MBC were unbeaten over the three days, scoring 26 goals and conceding just one. Sweeting ended with 14 goals for the tournament, eight clear of the secondtop scorer.

They beat Timaru 3-0 and Garin College 8-0 on Monday, Nayland 5-1 and Garin 7-0 (semifinal) on Tuesday before contesting the final.

The victorious MBC First XI. Photo: Supplied.

The MBC team comprised: Patrick Neal (c), Wade Sweeting, Gus Varney, Jack Unwin, Logan Lowther, Sam Hamilton, Issac Brydon, Liam O’Connell, Luke Adams, Hugh Pearce, Lachlan Mackie, Declan Phibbs, Thomas Van Asch, Leighton le Sueur, Sean Moran.

Meanwhile the MGC side had an exciting finish to an undefeated week of hockey, beating Nayland College in a penalty shootout to bag fifth place.

Coach Amber Boyce said “the

girls played their best game of the tournament on the final day, delivering a faster pace and cleaner style of hockey.

The game ended 0-0, with a penalty shootout ensuing.

Boyce said goalkeeper Mya Gane had prepared well after the shootout experience at last year’s tournament and dominated, saving three of Nayland’s five shots.

Charlotte Westend and Sophie Rowbottom scored for MGC to level the scores at 2-2, creating a sudden death situation, before

Gane made another save then Westend drew the keeper and slotted the winning goal.

Earlier MGC had drawn 0-0 with Christchurch GHS and Villa Maria, then 1-1 with Nayland, before downing Middleton Grange 4-0 in the play-offs leading into the thrilling final.

MGC could consider themselves unlucky not to finish higher, especially with Christchurch GHS, who they drew with, going on to reach the final, where they lost in a penalty shootout to Cashmere.

The MGC team: Mia Armstrong, Grace Calder, Hannah Chapman, Riley Foote, Mya Gane, Nikita Gapper, Georgia Green, Delyth James-Sitters, Lulu Judge, Georgia Marfell, Eleanhor O’Connell, Sophie Rowbottom, Aaliyah Watene, Holly Watts, Charlotte Westend, Sam Williams.

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North Harbour vs Canterbury

Waikato vs Wellington

Otago vs Auckland

Counties Manukau Northland vs vs Tasman Manawatu

Taranaki vs Bay of Plenty

Southland vs Hawke’s Bay

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Jamie Norton - 0/7

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Amy Vercoe - 0/7

Peter Jones - 0/7

MBC centre Carter Aitken dots down against Otago BHS on Wednesday. Photo: Peter Jones.

College rugby showpiece Peter Jones

The Marlborough Boys’ College under-15 team finished their 2020 Invitation Tournament on a high with a win in their final match at Lansdowne Park on Thursday.

The three-day tournament involved the host team, plus age group rivals Christchurch BHS, Otago BHS and St Thomas of Canterbury.

After losing 36-7 to a highly-rated CBHS side on Tuesday, then going down 31-15 to Otago BHS the following day, MBC put their game together yesterday to down St Thomas 41-17.

With their three rivals playing together as a team each week in age group competitions, while MBC were chosen from various sides, the home side struggled early on for cohesion, but improved as the tournament went on. The team management pinpointed three outstanding players.

Midfield back Cooper Roberts scored in two of the three games and was a constant threat with the ball in hand and strong in the defensive line.

First five Hugh Robinson produced an outstanding tactical kicking dis-

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Mako beaten in Hanmer: The Tasman Mako went down 19-17 to Canterbury in their annual preseason rugby clash in Hanmer on Friday. With plenty of new faces in the mix, the Mako displayed its enviable depth as the side put up a stern challenge against the Ranfurly Shield holders. A late try to impressive winger Timoci Tavatavanawai gave the Mako a shot at a

play across the whole tournament.

He organised all of the back attack and steered the team round the park with his leadership and game management skills.

Open side flanker Will Flynn had tackled himself to a standstill by the last day after practically playing three full games in a row against three of the strongest schools in the South Island.

No 8 Jack Burdon popped up in all the right places, making a number of key defensive tackles that saved certain tries. He was an excellent support player and made a number of tackle busts.

Results: Day 1 Lost to Christchurch BHS 36-7 (Half time 14-7) Tries: Archie Dillon. Conversion: Hugh Robinson.

Day 2 Lost to Otago BHS 31-15 (Half time 19-5). Tries: Wayden Smith, Cooper Roberts, Carter Aiken.

Day 3 Beat St Thomas’s of Canterbury 4117. Tries: Cooper Roberts 2, Kaloa Moala Fotu 2, Wayden Smith, Hugh Robinson, Jack Bennett. Conversions: Hugh Robinson 3. draw, but the conversion attempt proved unsuccessful. Co-head coach Andrew Goodman said a couple of players took their chance to put their hand up, including winger Tavatavanawai, Alex Nankivell, Fetuli Paea at fullback, No 8 Hugh Renton, in his first game for Tasman, and replacement loosie Braden Stewart. Scorers: Canterbury 19 (Fihaki, Gibson, Fakafaka, tries Cameron 2 con) Tasman 17 (Nankivell 2, Tavatavanawai, tries, O’Malley 1 con).

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trendskitchens.co.nz | 72 High Street, Renwick | 03 572 8744 Visit our showroom Mon - Thu 8:30am - 5pm, Fri 8:30am - 4pm