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the Aqua Lobo, while they slept.

His wife, Derryn Culverwell, suffered a machete blow to her shoulder. The couple’s daughter, 11, was also hurt in the attack, while their son was on board but uninjured.

A Blenheim parish priest has died on a flight taking him on an eagerly awaited trip to Rome.

Father John Pearce, 68, from catholic church, Star of the Sea Marlborough, died as his plane was taxiing for take-off at Marlborough Airport, Blenheim.

Efforts were made to revive the popular parish priest, but he died on board on Sunday afternoon.

P a r i s h m a n a g e r Father John had G i n e t t a helped lead a Petersen says memorial service in the parish had Blenheim recently. been “very Photo: Paula Hulburt. shocked” by the news.

“We are all very shocked. He was very much into faith communication, he wanted to bridge the gap between faiths and religions.

“It is with great sadness and shock we announce that Star of the Sea Parish priest Father John Pearce CP, passed away as a result of a medical event in Blenheim at 1.30pm …”

Father John was on his way to Rome as part of a committee organising a

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Picton man Alan Culverwell was a keen paua diver and has been remembered as a ‘great bloke’. Photo: Supplied.

Friends mourn loss of ‘a great guy’

Paula Hulburt

Close friends of a Picton man killed by Panama pirates have spoken of their loss as they remember “a great bloke.”

A great, community-minded guy who loved his family is how Alan Culverwell is remembered

by friends who are struggling to come to terms with the shock news of his death.

Friend and fellow paua diver Barry Chandler from Blenheim says he met Alan 30 years ago.

His friend’s death was like something from a bad movie, he says.

“It’s unbelievable. I heard through the Paua Association and couldn’t take it in.

“We’re a tight knit group and very close,” he says.

Alan Culverwell, 60, died last week defending his family and was shot at close range after pirates boarded the family’s berthed boat,

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Leandro Herrera and Avelino Arosemen appeared in court over the attack.

The pair were charged with aggravated homicide, robbery, criminal association and mistreatment of a minor. A third suspect, a minor, appeared in court separately.

Barry says he and Alan has spent a lot of time together over the years and enjoyed a long-standing joke at work over who could collect the most paua.

“He had a great sense of humour and when we were diving, we had a competitive thing going.

“I got him into hunting, and we played golf together – he’s one of the most obliging blokes I’ve met,” he says.

Barry says it was while Alan

was building his house in Oyster Bay near Tory Channel that they got to spend more time together.

“I’d go up and see Al and have a coffee with him, help him lift a couple of beams.

“I’ll remember him for his practicality, common sense and drive.

“He was very forward thinking, very community minded. He was one of the guys who could just see the bigger picture.

“We’ll miss him.”

Paua Industry Council chief executive officer Jeremy Copper says he had meet Alan in the early 1990’s through work.

“But he soon become a friend.

“As we became more involved, I got to know him very well.

He was one of the guys and the first person to put his hand up if

something could be done.

“He’d always put his nose to the grindstone and get things done,” he says.

Jeremy says his motorbike-mad friend has always dreamt of getting his own boat and was delighted when he found the right one.

“He showered me with pictures of it.

“It was cheaper to sail it back from Florida to New Zealand so that’s what he did.”

The talented spear fisherman met his wife Derryn while she was a teacher at Stoke School near Nelson says Jeremy.

“I’ve known Derryn for a long time and am devastated for them.

“We will do anything we can to help,” he says.

A bank account has been set up to help Alan’s family. Donations can be made to BNZ account: 020-0500-0698118-000.

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landmark celebration for the Catholic church.

He was set to join his peers to help arrange a Passionist 300year jubilee, to be held in Italy next year.

The flight to Auckland was delayed for two hours while passengers disembarked.

Funeral arrangements are being organised and Father John’s body will be returned to Sydney, where he is originally from.

He moved to Blenheim in January 2017.

Ginetta says Father John had seemed in good health and had given a “great sermon at masses this weekend”.

Father John was recently involved with the vigil held in Seymour Square for victims of the mosque attacks in Christchurch.

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New security bid to stop speedsters Paula Hulburt Reporter

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A remote accessed security camera is set to help stop speedsters in their tracks.

Marlborough District Council bosses have given the go-ahead for a new $12,500 camera on Blenheim’s Taylor Pass Road.

Parts of the road near the Bluegums Landfill area have become notorious for speedsters, the road often blackened with looping tyre marks.

Council bosses hope the new camera will deter potentially dangerous behaviour and stop careless drivers.

Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil says there has been an increase in anti-social behaviour outside the landfill site entrance.

In a report to the council’s assets and services committee last week, Alec says the camera would be set on an eight-metre security pole.

It’s hoped the additional security measure will stop potential offenders.

“This is a relatively new phenomenon over the last two years here and it may just turn out to be flavour of the month

Alec McNeil sees the move as a benefit to the community. Photo: Paula Hulburt. before they move on to a new spot.

“Taylor Dam and the carpark there are definite draw cards,” he says.

By hooking into the existing infrastructure, the camera will store data enabling any incidents to be recorded.

The move comes following talks with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) about installing the new, hi-tech camera.

FENZ are installing cameras at the Rifle Range and Forest Park Drive carparks.

Both council staff and fire personnel would be able to access the camera remotely.

While unbudgeted, money will be set aside from the council’s depreciation reserve and

installed as part of upgrade works to the existing system.

“It’s a community thing really, about helping out when we can,” Alex says.

Principal Alec rural fire officer John Foley says the extra measure would be a definite deterrent.

“These cameras are there to be used by council if damage is done to assets or vehicles parked in the car parks,” John says.

He added while the budget was not available from the fire service for another camera, he supported the move.

“From a community good point of view, and the only camera that would be on Taylor Pass it could prove very useful, as did the TDC cameras in Tasman during recent fire.”

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Big Cat sightings surge in South After Marlborough Weekly broke the news of a possible big cat sighting last week, other people have come forward with similar revelations. Paula Hulburt reports.

She opened the curtains and froze in shock – a panther was prowling down the road towards the house.

Hot on the heels of a big-cat sighting near Ward last week, another Marlborough woman has spoken out of her own big cat encounter.

The woman, who asked not to be named, says she had been in Twizel in Canterbury late last year when she spotted the animal early one morning.

“It was only a few metres away; a huge, cat-like animal. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

“It was about the height of a German Shepherd but much longer with an enormous tail. It was taking huge steps but didn’t seem to be in a hurry,” she says.

The house was situated in a new development that was still underway, surrounded by forest and huge piles of earth.

But by the time the woman had ran for her camera, the cat was leaving.

“I knew I wasn’t seeing things but couldn’t believe my eyes a by the time I ran to get my camera he had disappeared.

‘He looked very healthy and his coat was shiny, so I guess finding food hasn’t been a problem.

“I started to worry about kids in the area and what might happen so rang the police to report it,” she says.

A spokeswoman from Ministry for Primary Industries confirmed there had been

sightings reported to them over the years.

But she says investigations had concluded them to be of a “large feral cat.”

“There have been around 18 notifications of sightings of a large cat since 2000, in both the north and south islands. As expected, notifications often come in clusters following an initial report in the media.

“Investigations have been carried out over the years and no evidence has ever been found to suggest the presence of an exotic feline. For example – paw prints reported in 2006 were confirmed to be those of a dog.

“Examination of photographs, scat, hair and faeces samples from various places throughout New Zealand (associated with reported sightings) have also concluded the sightings to be that of either a dog or a large feral cat.”

The majority of big cat sightings have been in the South Island. Photo: Supplied.

Sir Peter Jackson manager charged with fraud A manager at a company owned by Kiwi film legend Sir Peter Jackson has been charged with fraud.

Wellington’s Eugene John DeMarco, 57, has pleaded not guilty to charges of theft by a person in a special relationship and obtaining by deception.

The Vintage Aviator built a replica British RE8 reconnaissance aircraft for

the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Serious Fraud Office staff say the charges relate to funds paid for the purchase of a replica aircraft and the alleged unauthorised use of an aircraft as security to get a loan.

The case also centres around the sale of three reproduction vintage aircraft to the New Zealand Warbirds Association, which DeMarco

allegedly arranged as production manager for The Vintage Aviator.

Jackson owns The Vintage Aviator, says the SFO, which manufactures reproductions of First World War-era aircraft.

DeMarco, a US citizen, is scheduled to stand trial in the Wellington High Court in August.

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Man charged with aggravated robbery after Picton petrol station incident A Picton man has been charged with the aggravated robbery of a petrol station in his own town.

The Picton resident, in his 40s, has been charged with aggravated robbery.

He did not enter a plea at the Blenheim District Court when he appeared on Friday.

His lawyer Rob Harrison asked for interim name suppression, which was granted.

The man was arrested overnight following the robbery on Thursday.

He was held in police custody until his court appearance, less than 24 hours after the alleged offence.

Appearing in court on Monday he did not enter a plea. He has been remained in custody and will undergo psychiatric evaluation before his next appearance on May 20.

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The units in Andrew Place will be demolished. Photo: Matt Brown.

Empty homes face wrecking ball Matt Brown They’ve lain empty for a decade - now, two untenanted council homes face the wrecking ball.

Divided into four council-owned units, the Blenheim houses have been uninhabitable since November 2009.

But after years of playing the waiting game, council bosses have finally deemed the Andrew Place buildings “uneconomical to repair”.

Marlborough District Council property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall says the units have subsided due to ground slumping.

“The units are not deemed fit for purpose. So rather than leave the unoccupied buildings sitting there and not being used, council is looking at options for using the space.”

The demolition, approved at a Marlborough District Council planning, finance and community

meeting on Thursday, is forecast to cost $34,000 not including asbestos removal.

Currently, there are 13 properties in the MDC Senior Housing portfolio, with 172 tenanted units in total.

Now people are set to get a say in the future of the vacant block.

Council’s senior housing subcommittee chair, councillor Cynthia Brooks, says council wants to hear from Andrew Place residents, and other community

members, on how the new space can be best utilised.

“This is a great opportunity to develop the space vacated by the units, into a community area that can be used by all residents.

“Fruit trees, for example, could be planted that residents could enjoy, or a lovely raised vegetable gardens could be constructed.

“But we want to get this right and deliver an end product that all residents will benefit from,

which is why this feedback is so important,” Cynthia says.

The demolition work is scheduled to begin in the next few with areas fenced off during this weeks time to ensure public safety.

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Cannabis event co-ordinator ditches on the day Matt Brown A campaigner for medical marijuana abandoned his own event following fears police may clamp down.

Co-organiser Dakkie Aikad helped co-ordinate the inaugural Picton J Day event, but comments from police in a Marlborough App article spooked the cannabis campaigner.

However, his worries were unfounded as the police were not in “direct attendance”, says a police spokeswoman.

“The police attitude in your article tells me they will be making arrests if anyone uses cannabis tomorrow, so I will no longer be making the trip to attend.” Dakkie says.

“I have too much to lose and too many people relying on me so I’m out.”

The police say there were no arrests or issues.

Shane Mckenzie and Dakkie Aikad organised Picton’s first ever J Day, on Saturday, as part of a nationwide series of events.

The pair hoped their “family friendly” efforts would educate the public ahead of next year’s referendum on legalising the personal use of marijuana.

Shane, a Picton hairdresser, encouraged people to bring their own joints to the event but has warned people to be safety conscious.

“It’s sort of like crate day but way better, way safer.

You don’t get a bunch of drunk idiots,” Shane says.

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The Picton Women’s Institute saw an opportunity on national Gumboot Friday last month to help raise money for young people to access free counselling.

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Former Labour candidate leaves Marlborough Matt Brown Reporter

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Unemployed and on the dole, former Labour candidate Janette has left Marlborough “for good”.

The outspoken, would-be MP has ditched Marlborough for Taupo, branding the wine region a “tough place” to live.

And she revealed she has put her political plans on ice while she recovers from a freak accident which broke her back.

“There are some aspects of politics I absolutely despise.

“I’m still really involved [with the Labour Party], but it’s unpaid work on teleconferences at night,” she says.

Living with her daughter and her son-in-law in, Janette broke seven vertebrae and her elbow after falling down the stairs.

Janette grew up in Northland and trained as a nurse. She married and had two children, plus several foster children, one of whom she later adopted.

She says she is waiting for advice from a specialist before deciding on her next move.

But she has confirmed she won’t be running in next year’s general election.

Fired from a job and made redundant from another, Janette mounted a failed bid for Labour seat

in 2014 and 2017 against National MP Stuart Smith.

She moved to Marlborough from the Manawatu in 2014 specifically to stand in the 2014 election.

She has not left town with the best overall impression of the area she once called home.

“It’s [Marlborough] a real mixture of the haves and have-nots.”

“Marlborough was a region of extremes, she says.

“There is real extravagance; down to people living in sheds struggling to find meaningful work.

“Ideally, I would love to still be in the emergency housing space. No one seems to be filling that space; advocating for people, anymore,” she says.

Janette was made redundant from her emergency housing position with the Christchurch Methodist Mission.

She was also fired from her position at Crossroads community kitchen.

Janette says she is waiting on a date for a hearing with The Employment Relations Authority and could not comment further.

Labour Party general secretary Andre Anderson says Labour encourages multiple candidates to stand for selection.

He says in electorates held by National, numerous candidates were encouraged to stand to ensure the strongest won.

Jeanette Walker has left Marlborough for good. Photo: Supplied.

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Winning way with words Paula Hulburt Three friends with a talent for the written word will have their stories published in a new fiction collection.

Renwick School pupils Li-Na Chapman, 12, Emma McWhirter, 12, and Emma Withers, 13 will each have stories published in a national anthology.

The talented trio saw off competition from thousands of other school-aged hopefuls.

And the girls will travel to Rotorua with their families for the book’s launch at the end of the month.

For the girls, who are all part of the school’s Renwick Acceleration Programme (RAP), the win is a dream come true.

Entitled Beyond Strange, the anthology will include stories all based in New Zealand.

A tale based around the Kaikoura earthquake won Emma McWhirter a place in the book while Li-Na opted for a story highlighting the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s arrival in Marlborough. She penned her story from the point of view of a young Maori boy.

Emma Withers wrote about moas with supernatural powers that allowed them to be invisible to humans, written in the form of a diary.

The friends say that keeping to the 750-word limit was their biggest issue.

“I had a few sleepless nights working to get my

Writing is a passion for Renwick School pupil, from left, Li-Na Chapman, Emma Withers and Emma McWhirter.

Photo: Paula Hulburt. story down to 750 words,” says Li-Na. “It’s a real pleasure to write, writing something that’s bigger than me and creating something.

“It’s a real achievement.”

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Her thoughts are echoed by her fellow writers, who all share a passion for their craft.

Emma McWhirter says that for her, writing is a compulsion.

“I have to do it. I get an idea in my head and I just have to get it out.”

Using both a pen and keyboard, Emma Withers says she comes up with an idea and then develops it as she writes.

“It’s all about getting your words and ideas and putting them to paper.

I start with an idea that just grows until it’s a whole story.

“When you get an idea, it’s hard to leave it alone,” she says.

Their writing teacher Robyn Lyall says she is proud of what the girls have achieved.

“I’m so proud of them. It’s a New Zealand-wide competition with a lot of entries.”

A pupil at the school, Ellen Theobald, took out the top spot in last year’s competition.

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Burial cost hike will leave families in the lurch Paula Hulburt Reporter

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A Blenheim funeral director is warning a decision to raise cemetery fees will leave some families struggling.

Cloudy Bay funeral director Alan Walker from Blenheim says some people will have no choice but to choose cremation as burial costs spiral.

He has questioned why while council feel the need to “generate money” from the price hike.

Plans to increase fees were rubber-stamped by Marlborough District Council last week.

The increases will be staggered over five years to reduce the financial burden on families.

“Ultimately, if someone has little money, they will choose cremation over burial.

“In effect it could take away people’s right to choose,” he says.

In a report to the council’s asset and services committee last week, Linda Craighead says the proposal was meet with some resistance.

“The Saturday and after-hours fee were considered excessive; the increased fees will promote cremation rather than burial thereby removing a choice for families,” she says.

As a result, a special council hearing in April opted instead to keep the Saturday fee the same – an extra $370 on top of plot and interment fees.

But Alan says the situation will put more pressure on funeral directors to help families find a solution.

“If council feel they have to generate money through fees then the staggered approach is best.

“But for families that are very limited in means it means we can’t help provide a solution as much as before.

“People can make caskets themselves, but they can’t get out there and dig a hole,” he says.

Alan says a cremation will cost about $3000, compared to burial costs of almost double that.

A government grant of $2093 is available to some people through Work and Income New Zealand.

Cloudy Bay funeral director Alan Walker is concerned about cemetery price rises. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

“We are part of the solution and will try to help, but if a family have no money, their only option is to declare themselves a pauper and use a pauper’s grave.

“The council will provide the plot but there will be no grave marker,” he says.

A recent bylaw allowing people to pre purchase their own burial

plots puts more pressure on council’s planned programme of vital restoration works.

New burial beams are being built in most of the region’s cemeteries to cope with the extra demand.

Council manages eight cemeteries across Marlborough at Ward (Flaxbourne), Seddon (Awatere), Omaka, Fairhall, Tua

Marina, Picton, Havelock and Rai Valley.

Council staff are working on drafting a Cemeteries Handbook – Urapa Pukpuka, that will be finished soon.

The guide has been drawn-up as a helpful too bereaved families or those wanting resource forplan for their cemetery needs.

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School to GRow: Whitney Street School will get two new classrooms to help cope with its growing roll. Principal Cheryl Wadworth says the school received the good news from the Ministry of Education over the holiday break. Although no time frame has been put in place, it means the school will get its library and reading recovery room back.

KeepinG wARm in winteR: Foster Hope’s annual pyjama drive is underway, with organisers in desperate need of adult sizes. The charity is struggling to provide pyjamas for the teenagers and larger children and is focusing on getting donations of adult-sized pyjamas as well as adult socks and underwear. Donations can be made at Bed, Bath and Beyond, Café Home or at 7 Philip Place in Blenheim.

pumpeD foR new biKe tRAcK: Seddon Domain’s community hub is to be demolished to make way for a new pump track. The building, which was deemed unsafe following the Kaikoura earthquake had been branded a no-go area. The building will be pulled down in a bid to curb the $400 a month upkeep fee.

DucK ShootinG SAfety: Hunters are being warned to take care as duck-shooting season opens.

“Farmers and visiting hunters alike look forward to the opening weekend of the duck-shooting season,’’ says Federated Farmers Environment spokesperson Chris Allen.

“But access on to farms comes with responsibilities for both hunter and farmer. Farms are businesses, homes and places of recreation, and we ask that people recognise this”.

Kaituna shooter Grace Rodger, with dog Dino, picked up a brace of ducks on the opening day of the 2019 duck shooting season. Although it was reportedly a slow start to the season the ducks were in good condition. Photo: Supplied.

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Would you sit through Avengers Endgame at the theatre?

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Avengers Endgame released in theatres last week with a runtime of more than three hours!

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Nicola Coburn talks to Auntie Aroha Bond about the resurgence of Māori cuisine in Marlborough.

Seen it twice... if I had the money id go again so I guess I'm voting yes.

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It was great.. didn't seem that long.

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We love our Asian food, us Kiwis, and we know our nachos from our huevos rancheros.

But when it comes to food that has been foraged on this land for hundreds of years, it’s fair to say a lot of us have some catching up to do.

Doing their bit to help spread the word about Māori cuisine are the Aunties of Omaka Marae, in Blenheim, who have been busy in the marae kitchen testing recipes for their Feast Marlborough event this Saturday night.

For Auntie Aroha Bond, one of the talented wāhine behind the event, the growing interest in traditional ingredients is heartening.

“People are becoming more educated, I think due to the fact there are a couple of key players out there at the moment who are making Māori food, herbs and

Marlborough Chat A new trial that aims to reduce wild deer bykill as a result of 1080 drops, while continuing vital work to eradicate bovine tuberculosis in possums, is a positive step forward.

The first drop of the deer-repellent 1080 bait in South Marlborough begins this month. The results of this drop will be compared to a standard 1080 drop.

Like the target of the 1080

drops - the possums - deer are also considered a pest in this country. However, agencies do need a social licence to operate and for this they must ensure that any operations carried out cause minimal harm and upset.

Acknowledging, and acting on, reports from studies and from recreational hunters of significant and distressing deer bykill after 1080 drops is an

important part of progressing that social licence.

Studies by pest control company Ospri – a joint venture between central Government and dairy, beef, lamb and deer companies - showed that wild deer bykill as a result of 1080 drops is significant, at around 90 per cent.

When deer repellent was added to 1080 pellets at Lake Hawea, the deer mortality rate dropped

cuisine quite trendy.

Coming up with the menu has been a massive task, but one well worth it, says Aroha.

“We’re really looking forward to it, and it’s not just about showcasing the food. Being able to showcase everything we have at the marae is exciting.

"Manaakitanga, of course, is huge for us, the way we host as Māori, but this goes beyond that – there is the cultural aspect; as soon as guests walk in the door they will experience what we feel when we go through a pōhiri, so they get to experience that mauri (spirit); we get to showcase our house, the wharenui, which is the most beautiful thing, and then we also get to take them in and welcome them with our kai, the hākari.

“We’re excited, we’re ready, and we think our community is ready too.”

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to 50 per cent.

While 1080 continues to be seen as a contentious pest control method, it also remains an important tool towards eradicating bovine tuberculosis (TB) in possums and other wildlife, and therefore in our livestock.

At this time, New Zealand has 28 infected herds, including in the Molesworth. In the 1990s there were more than 1700 infected herds.

Besides protecting one of New Zealand’s most important and essential primary industries, reducing possum, stoat and rat numbers is crucial towards protecting our biodiversity.

But, there is always room for improvement and change. It will be greatly interesting to see the results of the deer repellent trials.

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James McMeekin, Anne-Maree Harris and Murray Neal of St John’s with the region’s three new ambulances. Photo: Jonty Dine.

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A trio of new ambulances is set to start saving lives across the topof-the-south.

The three vehicles were gifted to St John last week with one to be based at Blenheim, Richmond, and Motueka.

Territory manager Robbie Blankstein says ambulances no longer simply act as transport to the hospital.

“These are our offices - the

days of working in a converted campervan are over.”

The highly equipped, lifesaving vehicles do not come cheap, however, with each ambulance costing $220,000. But the new additions were made possible thanks to donations from Pub Charity Limited in partnership with Northend Hotels.

Among the revolutionary features is an automated Powerload Stryker Stretcher, which will reduce staff injuries and fatigue.

“Our job is unplanned; we pick up multiple patients often multiple times per day,” Robbie says.

He says the new stretcher will mean 70 fewer lifts per day for ambulance officers.

“It is one of the many design benefits.”

The three emergency vehicles were blessed and dedicated at a ceremony in Nelson last Friday morning.

St John District operations manager for Tasman, James

McMeekin, says the generous donations helps ensure local ambulance crews have the most up-to-date vehicles and lifesaving equipment to treat patients.

“No one knows when they will need an ambulance, but if, and when the time comes, you need to know you’ll get the right care at the right time.”

Pub Charity Limited chief executive Martin Cheer says for someone in distress, there can be no more comforting sound

than a siren, off in the distance indicating help is at hand.

“Then come the men and women of St John - cool and calm under pressure responding with a confidence that allows a patient to focus on their own wellbeing.”

In the calendar year 2018, St John responded to 12,828 incidents in the Nelson Bays and Marlborough area, 33.3 percent of these were life threatening or time critical.

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Get ready for In New Zealand, our coldest months are in June, July and August and Niwa’s latest seasonal outlook for Marlborough suggests that near average or above average temperatures can be expected in winter this year. While the Niwa report shows that warmer than average seas may lead to a reduction in the intensity and duration of cold spells throughout the country, cooler days and nights are nevertheless still coming and preparation is key.

World Health Organisation guidelines recommend a minimum temperature of 18˚C in houses, or higher for more vulnerable groups like children, the elderly and people who are ill. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health suggests that keeping your family healthy this winter means keeping your home warm and dry. For this reason, it’s important to know what heating options

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are available and that assistance is there for people who need help with heating their home through Work and Income. Before choosing any heating, try to sort out your insulation – good quality insulation in your ceiling, underfloor and in the walls helps to keep the heat in during winter and out during summer. This will make your house easier and cheaper to heat properly and more comfortable and health to live in. Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government programme providing grants which will cover two thirds of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation. How you use a room will help you decide the type of heater that’s most suitable; for larger rooms you want to heat regularly, like a living room, it’s worth paying a bit more upfront for a fixed heater with lower running costs and more heat

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they also produce very little pollution. Wood pellet burners burn cleanly and are great for heating large spaces and although flued gas heaters or fireplaces are convenient, their running costs are relatively high. Central heating is great for heating the entire house but can be expensive to install and run. Portable gas heaters are good for back-up heating during power cuts, but you’ll need to keep at least one window open when in use because they pollute the air with toxic gases.

At Marlborough Heating, there is a wide range of heating options available from wood burning fires and pellet fires to gas fires and multifuel fires, but before you buy it’s recommended you consider questions such as; ‘what is the size of your house and land area,’ as this determines what type of fire can be installed and the amount of heat output to heat your home efficiently. Other things to ponder are, ‘how insulated is your house and how high are your ceilings?’ This determines what type of heating is more appropriate; convection fires are best for well-insulated homes and radiant fires are best for less insulated homes or homes with higher ceilings.

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In New Zealand, Mother’s Day is typically celebrated on the second Sunday in May and this year it takes place on May 12th.

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Marlborough artist’s animal instinct Paula Hulburt The dull thunder of waves plays outside the beachside studio where artist Karen Neal is carefully packaging up her art work, destined for exhibition in America.

The Master Scratchboard Artist (MSA) is the only New Zealand artist accepted into the International Society of Scratchboard Artists exhibition in Kentucky.

She is also just one of three Kiwi artists to have their work accepted into the International Association of Pastel Artists in Albuquerque.

But a near disaster means she almost missed out.

“There was a bit of a debacle with couriers in Auckland damaging the surface of the scratchboard before it even left the country,” she says.

Her piece Andalucian Stables is a scratchboard artwork from a photo Karen took on a recent trip to Spain and Portugal.

“I feel a little part of me is going to the exhibition, as I’m in the reflection taking the photo.”

Her other piece is a pastel artwork of a Scottish Mountain Hare; The Hare of a Whisker “This was accepted into the International Association of Pastel Societies for the first time. It’s such an honour to be exhibiting in both exhibitions amongst talented artists worldwide in these two respective mediums,” she says.

But bidding farewell to her pieces can be

difficult, she says.

“You’ve spent so much time working on something and they’ve been keeping you company in the studio, it’s bittersweet to say goodbye”.

The talented artist says she only started to get back into art more seriously in 2009.

She has only been doing scratchboard since 2011 after encouragement from a couple of Australian artists.

Scratchboard is a process of etching with tools such as scalpel blades and tattoo needles, removing the top surface of black Indian ink to expose the secondary layer of white kaolin clay underneath.

“I was immediately addicted,” says Karen.

“Being a details freak, it suited my style to achieve this level of detailing, and I just love the drama aspect of monochrome,” she says.

With a passion for wildlife art and portraits, Karen is one of 16 artists internationally to be juried in as a Master Scratchboard Artist.

She has won several awards for both scratchboard and pastel, including the Supreme Award in the Nelson Art Awards.

She also works in pastels and recently renewed a love of oils: painting a portrait of her great grandmother for the Blenheim Strong Women exhibition.

“It rekindled a love of oils, and particularly portraiture. It’s a great way to see things with fresh eyes by changing mediums and genres,” Karen says.

But it is animals that seem to capture her

Andalucian Stables is a scratchboard artwork from a photo Karen took on a recent trip to Spain and Portugal. Photo: Karen Neal.

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imagination.

“I’ve always had a passion for wildlife, all creatures great and small, and I love photographing wildlife and birds for reference material for my artwork. “… animals have always been part of the family.

“I recently lost my beautiful Russian Blue, Koshka, who was tragically killed by dogs he was my studio sidekick and little shadow, but I also have two gorgeous Maine Coons, Porsche and Beetle,” Karen says.

Each intricate work requires hours of meticulous attention and Karen is booked up until Christmas with commissions.

After that she is taking a break to concentrate on her own pieces.

“Whilst I’ve loved creating mementoes of peoples’ treasured furkids along with a few wildlife commissions, I’ve found I don’t have a lot of time or creative energy left over for my own work.

“I’d love to explore portraiture a little more, and create more quirky artworks, such as “Do My Stripes Look Big in This?”

- that’s been my most popular giclee print, but funnily it’s either a “love it or hate it piece” “I remember working at Vines Village and a lady came in to the gallery and said “why would someone take a beautiful animal like that and put it in a dress.

“I didn’t tell her I was the artist, but it made me laugh.

“I love that about art, that it’s all about interpretation and something in an artwork will strike a chord completely differently with the person standing next to you,” Karen says.

The part time Harcourts PA enjoys the role although it makes time for her art even more precious.

Contact with people is important, she says as her work as an artist can be “quite isolating.”

“It’s all about finding a balance that works.”

Upcoming exhibitions: 25 Sept to 31 Oct 2019 - Bowen House (Parliament Buildings), Wellington - 8 invited bird artists 27 March to 19 April 2020, Akaroa - 4 invited wildlife artists October/November 2020 - Solo exhibition at Zealandia Eco Sanctuary, Wellington Bryce Gallery, Christchurch (date to be confirmed) Visit wild-impressions.co.nz to see more of Karen’s work.

Karen Neal pictured with one of her works, The Teenager. Photo: Supplied.

Do My Stripes Look Big in This? has been Karen’s most popular giclee.

Photo: Karen Neal.

“The Hare of a Whisker”, with the reference photo taken by Scottish photographer friends of Karen’s Photo: Karen Neal.

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Sport

MBC Falcons open with commanding victory Peter Jones Reporter

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Goal-scoring ace Gemma Hika will be to the fore as Tokomaru attempt to make their mark in premier netball this season. Photo: Peter Jones.

Time for action as premier netball gets underway Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough premier netball kicks off on tonight with three intriguing clashes at Marlborough Lines Stadium.

After all the pre-season comings and goings, speculation and unproven ambition the players finally get a chance to demonstrate their abilities under the stadium roof.

The six premier teams will enter the 2019 premiership with varying degrees of optimism.

There has been quite a lot of movement in the off-season, with several key players exiting the scene.

Among those are SMOG Good Home kingpin Cara Wiapo and Harlequins Radich Law shooter Paige Lovell. Both players were key members of the teams that contested last year’s grand final, won by SMOG, and will be difficult to replace.

SMOG open their title defence with a 6.15pm match against Awatere, who contested the final

two rounds in 2018 without managing a win. The “Ladies in Black”, coached by Janine Jordaan, will be hot favourites to start their campaign with a victory, especially with such talented performers as shooters Karli Murphy and Kate Gaudin at the attacking end.

The ‘Tussock Jumpers” have lost shooter Kimberly McCabe, but have gained a few quality players new to the local competition. Aimee Jones made rapid improvement in 2018 while Ashleigh Childs is an experienced competitor “The Mighty Quins” will have a new-look shooting duo, Hayley Marfell stepping in to the circle with regular Lauren Murray when they take on New Zealand King Salmon Marlborough Girls’ College at 7.45pm Evergreen Bridget Gane is back to guide the Harlequins’ ship from midcourt, while Taylor Rogers, Mikayla Avant and Maighan Watson are also experienced operators.

The students, as always, have a new-look squad but make up

with enthusiasm and energy what they regularly lose in experience as the year 13 troops move on.

Key players will be shooter Isabella Rohloff, Ella Donald, Eleri James-Sitters and rising star Mya Wiapo.

Pelorus Edridge Contracting reached the semifinals in 2018 and will be well-motivated to go one step further this year. They have lost player/ coach Anna Archie and defender Riana Burger but have the nucleus of the squad that showed considerable improvement during their last campaign, along with a couple of promising recruits. They meet Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton at 8pm.

The Picton-based club were only a couple of goals away from reaching the final last year, after being champions in 2017. They will rely on the skilful Gemma Hika, plus sister acts Hana and Kayla May Wilson, plus Savannah and Naia Lawrence, if they are to topple the top teams this time around.

The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV opened their 2019 University of Canterbury championship campaign in emphatic style with a 52-8 win over Mid Canterbur y Combined in Ashburton on Saturday.

The MBC side, fresh from a pre-season win over Wellington College, scored their first try in the opening minute and scored regularly throughout, picking up three tries in the first half and five in the second.

They led 19-8 at halftime, then shut the Mid Canterbury side out of the game in the second spell.

MBC head coach Matt MacDougall said that while his side’s effort “wasn’t pretty, we got the win, that’s the main thing”.

“It was quite an error-ridden game, we pushed a lot of passes … probably guilty of trying to play a little early without wearing them down.”

“We scored some lovely tries, it was just that in between those moments our decision-making wasn’t the best.

“A few cobwebs, as expected, but generally we were pretty happy.”

Pick of the MBC side were open side flanker Sky Boskett-Barnes, who was “outstanding”, scoring twice and linking superbly. Fullback Keelan Murrell was another to shine, coming into the backline well and also dotting down twice.

Tighthead prop Monu Moli turned in his usual s t r o n g performance as did No 8 Andre Hebberd, who slotted into the front row at prop late in the piece.

Next up for MBC is a tougher challenge, hosting St Andrew’s College on Saturday. STAC opened their campaign with a 33-31 win over the highly-rated Nelson College side, making for an intriguing clash. “[The STAC game] is just what our boys need,” said MacDougall.

“It will be a humdinger of a hitout – the lads know we will have a massive challenge on our hands this week.”

Scorers: MBC 52 (Sky BoskettBarnes 2, Keelan Murrell 2, Ben O’Sullivan, Te Ariki Peipi, Olly Lawson, Clyde Paewai tries, Murrell 6 con) Mid Canterbury 8.

HT 19-8.

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Erin steps up at Oceania championships Peter Jones Reporter

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Havelock bowler knocks at selection door Peter Jones Reporter

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He’s been knocking on the door of Black Jacks selection for many years, but this season Marlborough lawn bowler Andre Smith may have nudged it open, ever so slightly.

The 47-year-old supervisor at Sanford Ltd and Havelock Bowling Club greenkeeper has been a standout at national and provincial level for many years, picking up the national fours title in 1998 and consistently impressing in representative play.

However, his ability to trouble the best of opposition has largely been overlooked by the New Zealand selectors, except for a brief stint with the NZ under-30 team in 1999.

But that may be about to change.

This season his efforts earned him a call-up to the South Island team, which played their North Island counterparts in March, and a surprise message from the Black Jacks’ selectors, suggesting recognition at a higher level may not be a distant dream.

Smith, a bowler known for letting his actions speak louder than his words, said “I got a nice e-mail after the North South game from the national selectors saying, ‘keep up the good work … if you keep on performing the way you have been, things might happen’.

He appreciated the contact, but the vastly-experienced operator was not getting too far ahead of himself.

“At the end of the day there are four or five players who are very good and six or seven guys not far behind them. They put a lot of time into it … they are more or less professional bowlers, while we are just workers who play bowls,” he explained.

Included among Smith’s efforts this season is a victory over reigning world singles champion Shannon McIlroy, underlining the Havelock stalwart’s ability to match it with the very best.

“It has been a good season ... last year I had a bit of back surgery but now I’m feeling really good, probably playing as good as I

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Rogers second in Darwin: Former Marlborough weightlifter Bailey Rogers finished second in the women’s 76kg class at the recent Arafura Games in Darwin. Rogers was eclipsed by fellow NZ lifter Kanah Andrews-Nahu who lifted a total of 201kg narrowly beating Rogers’ 199kg.

Rep netballers: Marlborough’s netball selectors have named four representative combinations for the forthcoming season. Senior team: Kelsie Fitzpatrick, Maighan Watson, Courtney Taufa, Jenna Gilbert, Kayla Wilson, Danelle Moffat, Mikayla Avant, Mahana Wilson, Bonnie Morris,

have played. Without blowing my own trumpet I feel I can match it with the top guys.”

His results certainly suggest that is the case. Apart from the win over McIlroy and South Island selection, he qualified for the last eight at the prestigious North East Valley singles and performed consistently well for the Marlborough rep side.

After being content to battle away over recent years at club and rep level, with some national tournament play thrown in, Smith’s form this past season has prompted loftier thoughts, especially given changes to the national selection policy.

“The good part at the moment is that the national selectors have gone away from the policy of selecting young guys with potential, to actually choosing guys who are getting results.

“That gives guys like me a chance … that’s probably why I made the South Island team, because I had consistent results through every tournament.

“It’s given a leg-up, not just to myself, but other people as well.”

Lauren Murray. Under-17: Liv Theodore, Olivia Robinson, Taryn Breen, Shylah Wikaira, Isabella Rohloff, Rhylee Baker, Taila Town, Millie Wensley, Hannah Kelly, Eleri James-Sitters. Non-travelling reserves: Kea Bradley, Shantiesha Pihema. Under-15 training squad: Stormy Tupara, Liv Matthews, Georgie Rennick, Paige Materoa, Mekah Lawrence, Mele Moli, Holly Feltham, Mya Wiapo, Abbey Moody, Ataliaya Lambert, Sophie Rowbottom, Oakley Tepuia. After the first training the team of 10 players and two non-travelling reserves will be named. Under 14 team: Dakota Tepuia, Jaimee Van Keulen, Zoe Jordaan, Delyth James-Sitters, Rosie Bowers, Sarah Leota, Emily Flynn, Poppy Lane, Aleisha Tonycliffe, Veisinia Moli. Non-travelling reserves: Mikayla Bradley, Jorja Bacchus.

Women‘s tri entries open: Entries are now open for the 2019 The Sisters Marlborough Women’s Triathlon. The 37th edition of the annual event is scheduled for December 1, 2019, with those wishing to enter now able to do so at www. marlboroughwomenstri.co.nz. The event comprises a 5km run, followed by a 14km cycle leg, then a refreshing 100m swim in the Stadium 2000 pool.

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Andre Smith shows his delivery style against world champion Shannon McIlroy. Photo: Peter Jones.

Marlborough speed skater Erin Green showed she is well up with the pace internationally, bringing two medals back from last week’s Oceania champs in Brisbane.

The 13-year-old, who raced in the cadet class, picked up a bronze medal in a closely-contested individual 200m time trial, ending up just 0.37sec off the pace, and a silver medal alongside two Nelson skaters in the 3000m relay.

She also competed in the 1000m event, winding up fourth and narrowly missing another podium finish, the 5000m elimination race, which was termed “a learning curve”, and the 5000m points race in which she was well-placed and had picked up points before losing a frame on her skate, which put her out of contention.

Her mother and coach, Roxanne Green, said Erin had performed better than she had anticipated and had learned plenty from the experience, especially being part of the 31-strong Kiwi team.

“It was a great experience,” said Roxanne, who was one of the NZ team managers, “all the coaches, and the other athletes were so helpful and forthcoming with information.

“She made some good friends and learned heaps.

“It has given her the incentive to carry

Marlborough skater Erin Green displays the rewards of her hard work in Brisbane. Photo: Supplied.

on and do better,” with help from her new coach Jazmyn McAuley, who has moved to Blenheim from Timaru.

“Jazmyn is a very good teacher with a lot of experience, having skated nationally and internationally,” said Roxanne.

Further ahead for Erin, who has another year in the cadet section, is the national champs and another shot at the Oceanias, plus a possible trip to Jakarta late in the year to train and race against internationalquality skaters.

On the more immediate agenda for Erin, and her fellow skaters in the Blenheim club, is the Top of the South Queen’s Birthday Weekend Tour, which will be staged at three Marlborough venues over June 1-3.

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Footballing students learning fast Peter Jones Reporter

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Blenheim Valley Marlborough Boys’ College grabbed a share of top spot on the Marlborough division one football table with an encouraging 3-1 win over Central Wolves on Saturday.

The students bounced back from a heavy defeat last week to score three second half goals at A and P Park, all to their exciting forward Shinji Mikame.

After an even first half, with both sides having several opportunities to open the scoring, but being thwarted by fine goalkeeping, MBC’s midfield and defence began to gel, linking well with the forward line and creating numerous chances.

Mikame showed his nose for goal, scoring twice before Wolves pulled one back through Scott Wilkinson, however Mikame’s hat-trick goal with 10 minutes to go settled the students’ nerves and they held on comfortably.

MBC coach Gareth Pugh labelled it a “very pleasing all round performance, with more conviction and organization than last week”.

Wolves’ captain Steve McCaa lamented his side’s ability to

Blenheim Valley Bullets player Destiny Aires, nearest camera, takes on Nelson FC defender Lily McIntosh during their match in Nelson on Saturday. Photo Shuttersport. get everyone on deck, but said Wilkinson and Paddy Stephens were their best in a disappointing performance overall.

With the unbeaten Rangers AFC side having a bye this weekend, MBC join them on top of the standings.

Meanwhile, Central Pirates took on a committed Blenheim Valley Masters combination at A and P Park and came away with a 1-0 win, thanks to a 15th minute penalty converted by Chris Turkington.

Pirates did most of the attacking in this one but were constantly repelled by a resolute Masters defence, leaving the result up in the air until the final whistle.

The third division one clash involved BV Cobras and Rangers Clubs of Marlborough and was also played at A and P Park.

The final outcome was a 5-1 win to Cobras whose speed on attack created plenty of scoring chances, despite a strong defensive output from their rivals.

Cobras got top performances from Jack Procter, who scored twice and set up a goal for Ben Proffit. Jack Newell converted a penalty and Jackson Simmons buried a loose ball after a goal mouth scramble to complete the scoring.

Liam Sluiter showed his class to notch a late consolation goal for Rangers, who had trailed 3-0 at halftime. Ben Burridge was their man of the match.

Scores from Saturday Mayfield Motorworld division one: BV MBC 3 Central Wolves

1; Central Pirates 1 BV Masters 0; BV Cobras 5 Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 1.

Standings Rangers AFC 12*, BV MBC 12, BV Masters 6*, Central Pirates 6*, Central Wolves 4*, BV Cobras, Rangers CoM*. * Team has had a bye.

Women’s side beaten Meanwhile the Blenheim Valley Bullets were beaten 2-1 by Nelson FC in their Tasman women’s clash at Neale Park, Nelson on Saturday.

The home side dominated from the outset and were ultimately rewarded with the first goal of the game.

However the visitors fought back in the second quarter, being rewarded with a goal to Ruby Wybourne, taking advantage of a well-placed cross from Freya Thompson, to equalise just before half time.

The decisive strike came from a well-executed corner and, although the Bullets battled hard and created chances they were unabale to find an equalizer.

Best on show for the visitors were the hard-working trio of Hannah Martin, Erin Mustey, and Abby Owen, while Ruby Smith made a notable contribution all over the pitch.

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Waitohi fullback Tuli Paea attacks the Moutere line during their Tasman Trophy clash at Awarua Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Magpies struggling, but with heads held high Peter Jones Reporter

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Moutere premier rugby coach Laurie McGlone may be wondering where his side’s first win will come from this season, but he’s adamant it is only a matter of time.

The Magpies have gone 0-7 since the beginning of the 2019 E’stel Tasman Trophy season, sitting bottom of the points table, a rare situation for Marlborough’s most successful rugby club.

Against Waitohi on Saturday they put in another gutsy effort, but ultimately failed to come away with anything to show for it. On their home ground, the Magpies turned in a strong first half effort to lead 8-5 at the break, but leaked 19 second half points to go down 24-8.

Coach McGlone said, “the last couple of weeks have been impressive in terms of our progress. When we do what we train and maintain the ball we are making progress … it showed last week when we scored 33 points

against the top team in the league.

“Unfortunately we couldn’t hold them defensively but our defence stepped up this week, it’s just a shame we let those last couple of tries in that blew the score out.”

He’s not one to make excuses, but McGlone has had some injury disruption to deal with this year.

Two players expected to be key performers, halfback Ben Finau and utility forward Mike Curry, have missed most of the season so far through injury, Curry requires more diagnosis on a knee injury while Finau is expected back in the “next couple of weeks”.

“For us it’s more about the team though, not the individuals,” said McGlone. “It’s about us gelling together and working for each other. The feeling in the core group is good, they are really fighting hard for each other. “[The results] are coming … just not quick enough. We are only halfway [through the season] but we need a better second half, that’s for sure.”

The Tohis opened the scoring at Spring Creek, livewire loosie Taine Cragg-Love on hand to

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finish off a 50m break by centre Taire Tatauri but a penalty to Max Freydell and a well-taken try to centre Myles Grinter saw the home side in front at oranges.

During a scrappy second half, Waitohi dominated field position and made it pay, tries to Dylan Norgate and Dylan Burns giving them breathing space before first five Corey Bovey, literally, crashed over for a fourth try in the final minute, bouncing off the base of the post before grounding the ball.

Locks Burns and Jack Evans worked hard for Waitohi, while midfielder Stefan Roguski, Bovey and fullback Tuli Paea continually posed a threat with ball in hand.

Moutere’s best were hardworking No 8 Matt McCormick, midfielder Aki Kaumavae and fullback Petueli Taufaga.

With their bonus point win, Waitohi continue to show the way for Marlborough-based sides on points table, consolidating third position.

However East Coast, fourth last week, have lost ground, slipping to sixth after going down 30-10 to

Central at Lansdowne Park.

The home side led 17-0 at halftime, taking their chances to score twice, while the Coasters had opportunities but were unable to convert.

The second half was also tightlyfought but Central picked up a much-needed win through better ball control and more accurate finishing.

Loosie Braden Stewart was the Blues’ outstanding performer, a continual menace at the breakdown and strong with the ball in hand. First five Mitch Smith had his kicking boots on, booting three penalties and converting all three tries to ensure his side got maximum benefit for their endeavours. The exciting Timoci Tavatavanawai wore the 15 jersey and, as usual, was a ball of energy, while left wing Simi Volavola continued his strong season.

For East Coast, halfback Nemia Ranuku, who must be on the Tasman Mako selectors’ radar, had a top game, along with No 8 Shohei Nonaka.

Scores Waitohi 24 (Taine Cragg-Love,

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Dylan Norgate, Dylan Burns, Corey Bovey tries, Bovey 2 con) Moutere 8 (Myles Grinter try, Max Freydell pen). HT 8-5 Moutere.

Central 30 (Peter Vakaloa, Braden Stewart, Jake Cresswell tries, Mitch Smith 3 con, 3 pen) East Coast 10 (Heath Forsyth, Paul Hickman tries). HT: 17-0 Other scores: Marist 26 Waimea Old Boys 26 Wanderers 32 Stoke 30 Nelson 26 Kahurangi 22 Standings (unofficial): Waimea Old Boys 35, Marist 32, Waitohi 26, Wanderers 23, Kahurangi 21, East Coast 20, Nelson 19, Central 14, Stoke 12, Renwick 4, Moutere 3.

In the Tasman Trophy women’s competition Moutere backed up their opening day victory over Wanderers with an away win over Waimea Old Boys in Nelson. The defending-champion Magpies prevailed 40-24 to forge an early advantage on the points table.

Awatere, the other Marlborough side involved, had a bye.

Moutere 6, Waimea OB 4, Motueka 3, Wanderers 2, Awatere 1.

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Hockey season hits off with entertaining match-up Peter Jones Reporter

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The 2019 Marlborough hockey season is officially underway.

The season opening was marked by an entertaining match at College Park on Sunday, involving a Marlborough Invitation team against a Tiger Turf combination.

Both sides contained many top-class performers, including current Blacks Sticks George Muir, David Brydon and Deanna Ritchie. Local sporting identities Megan Craig and Ti’i Paulo also tried their hand.

After four free-flowing quarters the Marlborough team came out on top 11-5.

Meanwhile, the Marlborough senior competition began on Friday.

Once again the Marlborough Go Girls team are competing in the men’s competition and showed in their opening match that they will be very competitive.

First up they took on met Arotea Kiwi and although losing 4-2, turned in a promising performance.

The match was played in quarters with Arotea up 2-1 at halftime, a Tanya Hawley goal from a PC keeping the women in the game.

Go Girls lifted their game in the third quarter, equalizing through Emma Allison, but the men had the final say with two well-taken goals.

Kate Morrow, Hawley, Grace Davies, Pip Lunn and Fuerando Wiederhod turned in strong games for Go Girls.

Coach Denise Lloyd was pleased

The rival teams get together before the start of Sunday’s game at College Park. Photo: Peter Jones. with their opening effort.

“We got stronger and a bit smarter as the game progressed, the girls

realising they have to if they want to be competitive.

“It is pleasing to have a full

squad … it makes for a healthy environment where you have to work hard to hold your position.”

Sheat determined to get back in fast lane Peter Jones Marlborough’s fastest woman has had to slow down – albeit temporarily.

Sprint ace Lucy Sheat, who claimed the national women’s 200m title in 201718 and represented her country at the World Junior Championships, has endured a frustrating 2018-19 season.

Over a year ago she began an on-going battle with a medical issue, which she is slowly getting under control, leaving her struggling to operate at the capacity required to compete at the top level.

Compounding the issue has been a geographical reshuffle, coupled with the added pressure of university study.

Earlier this year the 19-year-old moved from Nelson, where she shifted to be nearer her long-term coach Dennis Kale, to Dunedin, where she is completing her first year of study in Health Science, with a view to pursuing a degree in physiotherapy.

Consequently she is engaged in what she describes as a “bit of a balancing act”;

getting to grips with the demands which come with being a first-year university student, recovering from her illness and a niggling foot injury, while trying to find time to stay on top of her sprint training.

She was only able to attend one athletics event this past season, a twilight meet in Nelson.

Sheat went to the national champs, but only as a supporter of the Tasman athletes chasing NZ titles, and admits it was a hard watch, seeing her regular rivals burning up the track without her being able to chase them down.

“It was crazy hard … I can recall standing there watching the 200m final and it was tough to not be on the track, but it was great to catch up with all the girls and watching how they are progressing and of course supporting the Tasman squad after time away, that was great fun.”

Although absent from the starting line this season, Sheat is adamant she still has plenty of unfinished business on the running track.

“I’m not giving [athletics] up, I’m definitely keeping it going.

“I plan to be fully healthy and ready to compete next season. At the moment it is a matter of keeping my health in check, keeping fit so that when I need to I can get stuck in again.

“It has been a struggle with the health issues and injuries but knowing that I am getting through it and I have time to get it sorted is really positive.”

Despite her current track and field setbacks, Sheat can see a silver lining, her enforced lay-off allowing her time and energy to kick start her university studies.

“It has definitely been a blessing in disguise,” she added.

“I think about all that has been going on and how that would have affected me throughout the busy season. I can see the benefit of having some time to myself out, to put my health and study first for a little bit.

“Just to get settled so I can come back stronger and better.”

Lucy Sheat at the 2018 world junior champs.

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Community Notices U3A MEETING @ THE SALVATION ARMY Citadel, Mon 13th May, 2pm cnr of George & Henry Streets, a place to keep the mature brain active, guest speakers & widely varied groups to join, enriching & social.

THE GREAT BLENHEIM BAKE OFF Mother’s Day 12th May 9am til noon, contestants from 8.30am. Marlborough Farmers’ Market, cnr Alabama & Maxwell Rds. Compete or just eat, loads of fun & edible entertainment at this charity fundraiser organised by Creative Kids Trust.

BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Whitehead Park. Meets every Tues, Thurs and Sat at 1pm for Golf Croquet. Excellent tuition for new members. Mallets supplied. Come and have a go. Ideal for all ages.

CITIZENS ADVICE 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION We’re interested to hear from past volunteers to included on our guest list to attend a luncheon to celebrate this milestone. Contact Citizens Advice Bureau 578 4272, marlborough@ cab.org.nz, or drop in to register.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Sunbelt Toastmasters Tues 6.30-8.15pm at Woodbourne Community Centre. Have fun, gain confidence, build leadership skills. Visit three times before joining. Not for profit. 021 758 648.

TOP OF THE SOUTH ROCK N ROLL CLUB meet every Thurs 7.30pm Clubs of Marlborough. Lessons start 2 May, 6.30pm for six weeks. Contact Sarah on 021 164 3866.

MARLBOROUGH SINGERS (Blenheim Choral Society) meet every Tues at the Wesley Centre, Henry St, 7-9pm. Auditions not required but experience singing in a choir useful. In Sept we join with the District Brass Band and Civic Orchestra for ‘The Last Night of the Proms’. In Dec we will perform Handel’s Messiah with the Civic Orchestra and soloists from Wellington, Auckland and Blenheim under

direction of Robert Tucker Men will be especially welcome! Contact Kathryn 578 9656 or go to www.marlboroughsingers.

THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST is for car enthusiasts of all genres. Held the first Sunday of every month at the Riverlands Roadhouse Coffee cart on site and the cafe serves great food. Over 100 cars at each of first two events.

GINNER’S LINE DANCE CLASS Tues 6pm until 25 June, Fairhall Hall. No partner needed, come along for friendship, music, dance and fun. All genre off music. First night free for new beginners then $5 a class. Judith - 5787554.

LENHEIM CROQUET CLUB welcomes new members to come along and have a go 1pm Parker St. Pollard Park on Sun, Tues & Thurs - Golf Croquet, Wed & Sat Association Croquet, Friday - Ricochet.

PICTON SOCIAL EUCHRE Waikawa Boating Club, 1pm Wed. Afternoon tea provided. $2 to play.

CHESS every Sat at Joocy Loocy Café 10am-1pm. 35 Queen St. Wed at Clubs of Marlborough Bridge room at 6.30-8pm.

Bring your own board and pieces.

QUIZ NIGHT Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough. Join us for Marlborough’s most popular quiz. Register from 6:30pm.

Teams consist of any number up to a maximum of 8. All materials supplied.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Meets last Thurs of the month at Marlborough District Library (Blenheim). Next meeting Thurs 2 May, 6:30 pm. Bring a book along to discuss with the club. April’s reading theme is biographies and memoirs, although you’re welcome to read anything of your choice.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm on a Wednesday, Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginners welcome.

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Tues: 10am-12pm Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St. Thurs: 10am-12pm Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. Adults of all ages welcome. $3 incl. morning tea.

Equipment supplied. Ernest 0275 888 453.

MARLBOROUGH NEWCOMERS group has regular activities in Blenheim & Picton, come along to one of our coffee mornings, craft groups, pot luck dinners, or movie nights, plus much more! We would love to meet you! Ph 579 6410.

SENIORNET brings older adults & technology together, friendly, fun, stress-free.

Small, organised classes with volunteer tutors same age as students. Courses range from very beginner up to more advanced in Word Processing, Photoshop Elements, Excel etc. Bryan 574 1311.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB We are a very active club, holding mid-week and Sunday trips plus regular overnight tramps. Extended trips further afield are also on the program. Ph 5728762.

MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meets 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm at Emergency Management Operating Centre. Welcome to anyone interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB Museum open every Sun afternoon at 1pm. Brayshaw Park. Visitors are welcome to visit and view a variety of unique & rare vehicles, motor bikes and paraphernalia.

KNITTERS AND SPINNERS MEET-UP Tuesdays 10.30am, Picton library. Bring your knitting along to the library for this regular social catch-up.

BOOK SALE Looking for bargain books?

Monthly sales at Marlborough District Library start on the last Fri each month.

BLENHEIM MENS SHED located at 4 Dillons Pt Rd. Come for a cuppa and chat! We

easy local rides & more serious races. We also build & maintain tracks in the region. marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

MARLBOROUGH HOSPICE volunteers needed. Opportunities include assiting in the in-patient unit, sitting with patients, reception duties and more. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 03 578 9492.

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Do you have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust has been created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. To enquire Ph 574 1311 or email soundsvehicle@gmail.com.

MARLBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (MYP) is a brand new, not for profit, networking group dedicated to the next generation of professionals. Our goal is to connect like-minded people and fully integrate them into the Marlborough lifestyle. Connect with us on facebook.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT of becoming a volunteer? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check out our website www.volunteermarlborough.co.nz.

MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET A&P showgrounds, 9am-2pm Sat, local fresh and seasonal produce and products.

Rain or shine.

SPRING CREEK MESSY CHURCH Sun 12 May, 4-6pm including shared dinner.

Mothers’ Day crafts, games, songs, stories & fun. All welcome. Free. St Luke’s Anglican Church, Ferry Rd. Mary 027 694 9408.

ASSOCIATION OF MODELERS Miniature steam engine rides at Brayshaw Park, 1pm-4pm Sundays, $2.

COMMUNITY GOLF all Marlborough residents welcome to have a round of golf for just $15. Sun arvos and all day Mon at Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall.

have nearly 50 members at present, and you’re welcome to join our happy team.

Mon & Thurs 1-4pm & Sat 9am-12pm.

RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High Street, Renwick, on the left hand side of the church. Morning tea provided. Tuesdays from 9.00 am -12 noon. Rick 03 572 8685.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP for people who are living with or have had experience with depression. Baptist Church Hall, cnr High St & Beaver Road, 10am-11.30.

Speakers, outings and tips. 578 3676.

BARBERSHOP SINGING 7pm at Spring Creek Hall at 7pm. Brian 5780692 STEADY AS YOU GO falls prevention group. Picton, Thursdays 1.30-2.30pm.

Marina Cove Village Communal room, 53 Waikawa Rd. Involves slow and gentle stretching exercises and balance control for 65+ age group. Especially for those who have fallen in the last year.

STAMP COLLECTORS CLUB at Brawshaw Park Club rooms 7.30pm on Mondays. All welcome. Rick 5793475 BLENHEIM BUDDHIST GROUP Mondays 7-8.30pm, sharing teachings and support with meditation practice. All welcome.

Maree 027 634 9045.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS a casual catch up for all parents and caregivers 10.30-12pm every Wed at the town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. No charge.

MARLBOROUGH MIGRANT CENTRE Morning tea gathering Wednesdays 10.30am. 21 Henry St. Our aim is to ensure that migrants, newcomers and local people can celebrate their diversity in a safe and welcoming community.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB committed to seeing mountain biking continue to flourish in Marlborough.

Regular rides for all levels of fitness & ability. Including back country expeditions,

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 928 4121.

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