Marlborough Weekly 19 June 2024

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Full circle for trainee doctor

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Back again last Wednesday as a University of Otago graduate, Tegan says she was inspired to become a doctor at the conference.

Talking to Dr Sara Simmonds

Standing amid the excited chatter, trainee doctor Tegan Benseman couldn’t help but smile. Five years earlier, she had been at the Future of Work Conference as a Marlborough Girls’ College student.

sparked an interest in medicine which has now seen her on placement at Wairau Hospital.

“I went from just having a conversation here with Sara in 2019 to doing four years of school at the University of Otago.

“Coming back to not only Blenheim but the conference which started it all as a rural programme medical student is truly full circle,” Tegan explains.

Organised by the Graeme Dingle Foundation, the event saw hundreds of students chat to representatives from more than 50 local businesses.

The opportunity gives a unique insight into future opportunities in both education and careers.

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Treasury Wine Estates, a main sponsor of Pride Wairau, had many team members at the opening event on Friday morning at the Forum.

Photo: William Woodworth Story

Black tie ball a worthy cause

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A special guest of honour whose young life has been hit with health woes is excited to be going to her first ball.

Local 10-year-old Emily Barsanti, who lives with Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, will be at the Cure Kids Masquerade Ball fundraiser as guest of honour.

With her dress already picked and excitement building, the Springlands School pupil can’t wait for the black-tie event.

Ball goers not only get the chance to dress to the nines but to support health research for Kiwi kids.

Emily’s mum, Amanda is grateful to the charity and the research it funds.

“When we noticed symptoms, the time between her first colonoscopy to starting treatment was short and work that Professor Andrew Day has done on early diagnosis in children is key.”

Amanda, who struggled for

10 years to get a similar diagnosis as an adult, says Emily’s quality-of-life drastically improved after early diagnosis.

“Emily’s early life experiences haven’t been positive, so going along and seeing the local support that is here for her will be fantastic,” she says.

Emily Barsanti will have a much better quality of life thanks to CureKids funded research and is looking forward to being a guest of honour at the CureKids Masquerade Ball. Photo: Supplied/the Barsanti family.

“She’s so excited and stoked to be able to go, she’s all about fashion and so she’s loved being able to put together her own outfit for the evening.”

Currently, Cure Kids funds 50 active research projects to the tune of $19 million.

Co-organiser Simon Popham, alongside fellow organiser Kaycee Polkinghorne, says the ball is a great chance to enjoy an “incredible evening.”

“Cure Kids is an incredibly worthwhile charity that donates millions of dollars yearly to a range of projects aiming to significantly improve

the health outcomes of kids across the country.

“And while we’re all there for an amazing cause, the Ball promises to be an incredible night of fun and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone looking their absolute best.”

The Cure Kids Masquerade Ball will be held on 29 June. For more information and to buy newly available General Admission tickets visit www. eventfinda.co.nz/2024/curekids-masquerade-ball/blenheim.

Wise words just what the doctor ordered

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Continued from front

“Going to conferences like the Future of Work is crucial for kids, because it’s that first chance to see the possibilities there is and speak with people who have lived the experiences they want to live,” Tegan says.

“…something that interested me too, giving back to where I’m from and showing opportunities in Marlborough are available outside of what people think the only pathways are.

“Marlborough’s kids should dream big - we only limit ourselves by our ambitions.”

Opportunities came in all shapes and sizes – including working at the conference itself.

Marlborough Girls’ College year 13 student Charlotte Thomas worked behind the scenes, gaining experience in

event planning.

She said the opportunity given to her by the Graeme Dingle Foundation to have hands-on experience was incredibly valuable.

“Event management is something I’m really interested in learning more about, so having the opportunity to work behind the scenes has been really eye-opening,” she says.

“Helping organise and set

up the stalls was surprisingly good fun. There’s a really great variety of interactive worksites which have been really popular too.

“Having the event for a worthwhile cause is also a really motivating factor for me, as I think we have a really good spread of industries that will hopefully kickstart passions for all students that come through.”

News in brief

SHINING A LIGHT:

A new event programme showcasing the celebration of Matariki in Marlborough is about to hit the shelves. Council’s Project Lead for Arts, Culture and Heritage Nicola Neilson says Council responded to the growing number of Matariki events here. The guide will be available from Marlborough District Libraries, the Marlborough Art Gallery and Council’s Customer Service Centres, and online at www.marlborough.govt.nz and www.follow-me.co.nz

ACCIDENT:

A one vehicle crash blocked the southbound lane of SH1 on the Weld Pass on Sunday. A car hit a bank and one person received minor injuries, police say. The accident was reported at about 11.50am and the road reopened shortly afterwards.

RECORD SEASON:

Port Marlborough has wrapped up a record-breaking cruise season. This season, 55 cruise ships berthed at Waimahara and Waitohi wharves, including 10 maiden calls. The 2023/24 season brought 100,859 passengers and 43,876 crew members here, a slight increase on previous years.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Well done to New Zealand Army Band’s newest recruit Private Logan Ready, originally from Blenheim, who has joined as a trombonist. The band’s latest addition has already performed at Riccarton High School last week.

WATER SUCCESS:

Renwick residents can now raise a glass of tap water- to celebrate it meeting national drinking standards. The water treatment plant in Terrace Road is now operational after work began late last year. Mason Engineers, who were contracted to install treatment equipment and controls, have completed the final phase and the plant has been connected to Renwick’s water supply.

Trainee doctor Tegan Benseman, left, with Dr Sara Simmons are proof the Future of Youth Conference works. Photo: William Woodworth.

Bid for brighter future amid Museum wrangle

PAULA HULBURT

Council are being asked to leave the region’s biggest museum amid an ongoing wrangle for control.

Members of Marlborough Historical Society are poised to take back management of Marlborough Museum, setting a deadline for council to leave.

Members hope the year-long move will benefit both parties and an agreement finally be reached. After “a year of frustration, inaction and disappointment,” society members have given council until 30 June to act.

“We cannot live with the lack of any funding to provide us a reasonable compensation for the use of our museum,” says former Society President and current Treasurer Dale Webb.

“And we cannot live on sympathetic smiles and a vague hope that some capital funds might become available at the next LTP review in three years’ time.”

Addressing members of the council in chambers last week, Dale said the dramatic takeover of the museum in July last year had left the Society struggling. They have been left with no income, no rent or resources to maintain or develop its assets. In their submission, the Society said while negotiations are proceeding, members were concerned they could find no provision in the LTP for funds to lease or even buy the museum.

“Without Council providing any operating budget to allow a

Dr Paul Davidson, Marlborough

“It isn’t fair. It isn’t just. It’s hard on members of the Society...”

Dr Paul Davidson

realistic rental payment, it’s hard to see how it’s going to work,” Dale says.

Under their submission, council staff will return the keys, control and operation of the museum to the Marlborough Historical Society.

The Society will operate the Museum for the next financial year, requiring a $90,000 operating grant from Council for that period.

Members say the reset will give them time to negotiate a careful and comprehensive agreement.

“So, let’s form a proper partnership - MDC and MHS – and let’s work together to solve the present crisis,

of the Marlborough Museum while an agreement is reached.

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organise proper funding, and implement an immediate plan to finally make heritage a proper part of Marlborough’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Triad – the heart and soul of our community.”

Also addressing council on their Long-Term Plan submission was current president Dr Paul Davidson.

Well-known local historian and Society Vice President John Orchard also sat in on proceedings.

Addressing councillors, Paul paid tribute to those who showed up in support.

“We also acknowledge the Society members, supporters and former staff of the museum

“They all have a deep respect, and concern for Marlborough’s heritage

and we appreciate them being with us today.”

He said council were occupying the Museum with no legal or moral authority to do so.

“It isn’t fair. It isn’t just. It’s hard on members of the Society, it’s disrespectful to the current executive, and it’s an insult to the legacy and memory of the many past volunteers who built what we have today – and which for some reason Council wants to take over – so far – for free.”

Council will announce its decision on Long Term Plan submissions on June 24.

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Historical Society president.

A taste of friendship

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Conversations over meals mean more when they’re done to learn about one another across lan guage boundaries.

Smiling faces and delicious del icacies across 16 stalls formed Marlborough’s celebration of In ternational Languages Week.

The special food market rep resented the variety of people from across the globe who have made Marlborough their home.

Held at Blenheim’s Connect Hall on Wednesday, the market was a great chance for Marlburians to forge new understandings.

Margaret Western, who opened the event, says Internation al Languages Week isn’t about what language the words are spoken in, but “understanding, connection and unity.”

“Marlborough is a melting pot, and to be able to gather, ac knowledge, and celebrate not only the International Languag es Week but each other through experiencing our diverse, con

“It’s wonderful to have the Council and local organisations like the Multicultural Centre that put on these opportunities to make connections not only with other cultures but do it in an interesting way through food,” Sebastian says.

“Margaret is always bringing people together for these lovely reasons where everyone is able to express their culture with an open mind and learn from one another,” Daniela agrees.

Sebastian, who “loves Chinese food – anything made in a wok,” and Daniela, a selfdescribed Japanese food fan, say the opportunity to chat and share a bite to eat is a great way to learn.

“We get to share our love of Chile through food, and we get to see other people’s love of their cultures through their food, which is a wonderful way to learn from each other.”

See more photos from the International Languages Week Market in Out & About on page 10.

Chilly swim to win

Brave Marlburians tackled the chilly Picton Foreshore water on Sunday for the annual More FM Mid-Winter Swim.

The swim, aptly sponsored by Cuddon Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, had many brave souls take a dip which was made even chillier by a bitter breeze blowing in.

All entries were in to win some incredible prizes - including a brand-new Mitsubishi Standard GS25 High Wall Heat Pump and installation from Cuddon won by Sandra Koubek.

“Cuddon Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning are really proud to be a lead sponsor in the annual Mid Winter Swim working with More FM and our key supplier Mitsubishi to provide an incredible prize of a brand

new heat pump and installation,” said Cuddon CEO Terry Duff.

“What a great incentive to be another brave individual taking the plunge.”

The ever popular Mid-Winter Swim, pictured here in 2023. Photo: File

Brazilian exchange students Ruan Felipe, Analice Trindade, Anna Clara Golinski, Sara Hope Da Silva and Isadora de Mator Pego Ferreria at the International Languages Week market. Photo: William Woodworth

Jazz musician’s heartfelt cause

PAULA HULBURT

Tristan Gregory-Hunt is a talented saxophone player and jazz musician who’s opened for some big names in Marlborough – he is also autistic.

The 29-year-old is happy to talk about his diagnosis now but it hasn’t always been so easy for the sometimes shy performer.

The Stars in Your Eyes artist, who entered last year as Kenny G, has chosen Te Piki Oranga as the charity he’s supporting this time.

They have helped him with learning support while he does his apprenticeship as an engineer, Tristan explains.

“I decided to be open about being Autistic since I chose Autism NZ as my charity last year at Stars in your Eyes.

“This year NMIT staff, Cuddons and Te Piki Oranga have been supporting

me through my journey.

“I thought about doing this show again and chose

“I decided to be open about being Autistic since I chose Autism NZ as my charity last year at Stars in your Eyes. ”

Tristan Gregory-Hunt

Te Piki Oranga to thank them for helping me out and supporting the youth side they also do.”

Moving to Marlborough at the end of 2016 from Napier after moving from the Chatham Islands in 2007, Tristan went on to study jazz performance at the New Zealand school of Music in Wellington in 2016 for a year.

He’s done shows in Napier with the Hawkes Bay Jazz Club Big Band for the annual Art Deco Weekend and is in a band, Colour Sway, with very close friends.

“I have played a lot of gigs and shows around Marlborough since moving here

at the end of 2016, including the Wine and Food Festival, the Havelock Mussel Festival, Picton Maritime Festival and New Year’s Eve at the foreshore.”

“Since being with Colour Sway we’ve also opened for Stan Walker, Swizz, Daniel Bedingfield in Napier and performed with with Eden Kavanagh, and now joined a band called Eclectic Fix.” The main saxophonist for the Blenheim Musical Theatre’s Blue Eyes, Tristan also performed on stage in Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

He is now preparing to transform into multi-platinum selling American saxophonist and composer Dave Koz.

While Tristan already has much to be proud of, winning Stars in Your Eyes and money for Te Piki Oranga would be very special.

“To be honest if I win it would be heartfelt for me. I wish this money would go to families that needed help like me with autism to get the help and support needed through an earlier stage of life.

“Don’t be afraid of doing something different even if you think you can’t do it. You can just like me.

“I know I’m not a great speaker and also shy a lot of the times, it’s just who I am.

“Always give it ago, never know what doors may open. Like it has for me and now led to where I am.”

Stars in Your Eyes is on at the ASB Theatre on August 26. Tickets go on sale soon.

Tristan Gregory-Hunt hopes to pay it forward if

LEFT TO RIGHT: Valene Heggie, John Hart, Dawn Morris, Lasike Kula, Linda Davies, Natasha Knox, Emma-Jaye King, Vita Vaka, Margaret Western, Nikora Matangi

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International Languages Week

1. Bol and Isabel Astoriga, Sebastian and Daniela Arcos

2. YiLiana Gao, Shimeng Gao, Cathy Ban, Tianze Zhong, Lei Zhong and Ying Lin

3. Shiji Indra and Nisha Shaji

4. Margaret Western and Deepti Shah

5. Akter Faruk, Mohammed Jabar and Mohammed Abdullah

6. Stephanie Williams, Emmy Cyster, Irma Pearib abd Stacey Marais

7. Oscar Chamorro, Sebastian Diaz, Olga Fuentes and Geovany Chamorro

8. Mohammed, Jaber, Hainah, Musa, Fizza, Saba, Mohammed and Akter.

Services to the rural community and conservation recognised

ELOISE MARTYN

The Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) symbolizes years of dedication, selflessness, commitment and sacrifice. It represented values of integrity and selflessness, inspiring all present to uphold similar virtues in their own endeavours. At the end of May, Gavin O’Donnell, his wife Sue, and their family attended a ceremony at Government House in Wellington, where Gavin was honoured with the Queen’s Service Medal, to recognise his ser-

vice to the rural community and conservation.

Gavin, renowned for his farming contacts and wide range of voluntary rural involvements across the top of the South Island, including Golden Bay, Tasman, Nelson, and more recently Marlborough since relocating to Havelock upon retirement, said that receiving the QSM and being involved in the ceremony, was a moving and memorable experience that he was thrilled to share with his family.

Gavin played a key role in setting

up the Ministry for Primary Industries Rural Advisory Group (RAG), and various roles with Nelson Federated Farmers, including as Chairman from 2011 to 2014, Treasurer from 2014 to 2022, and previously Meat and Wool Representative from 1996 to 2000. He is a member of the Nelson Tasman Primary Cluster Adverse Events Network. He is also a voluntary member of a range of environmental groups in the Nelson/Tasman areas, including Federated Farmers Trustee on the Tasman Environmental Trust Board, Waimea Fresh Water and Land Advisory Group, Biodiversity Forum, Regional Pest Management, and Tasman Bay Guardians. Gavin assisted affected landowners following 2017 Cyclone Gita, contacting people affected by slips and flooding in the area, and was a Waimea Rural Fire Authority Emergency Response Team member. During the Pigeon Valley fire, he was part of the initial response management team with logistics and resources responsibilities. In 2011 Gavin organised teams to repair fences following an adverse weather event hitting coastal Nelson and

more recently assisted with onthe-ground intelligence, donated feed supply logistics, and allocation following the 2022 flooding that impacted many areas in the Sounds, Marlborough, and Nelson. During that time, he was appointed a Marlborough Rural Support Trust Facilitator. He has been a volunteer firefighter since 2006, a member of the Waimea Rural Fire Emergency Management Team, and a committee member of the Ngatimoti Volun-

teer Rural Fire Brigade, and was involved with the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s planning and development of the new Canterbury A&P showgrounds from 1992 to 2000. A Queen’s Service Medal recognises voluntary service to the community Services to the Crown in the public sector, in elected or appointed office. It has been some time since ‘rural community’ has been recognised on the Honours list.

Gavin O’Donnell, accompanied by his wife Sue and family, was honoured at a ceremony held at Government House in Wellington, where he received his QSM. Photo: Supplied

Gavin O’Donnell with granddaughters Annabelle and Mary O’Donnell. Photo: Supplied

Strawberry fields endeavour

duce, for example, to Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen right up the road, or to a boat in Picton for tour companies and lodges we supply in a matter of hours - but it’s also great for us to speak with people at Sal’s Shed and the markets we attend.”

The seasonal supply of produce has a big impact on local restaurants and stores too.

From chefs organising seasonal menus and shops including Williams’ Greengrocers needing to arrange specials, availability is crucial.

“We also get the odd request too, like spaghetti squash or shallots which change in popularity from year to year,” Sally says.

“The Boom team approached us to grow some fresh local chillies for their fantastic sauces, and we also supply Jokn’Al to turn strawberries into our Outstanding Food Producers silver award-winning conserve, and we love being able to contribute to other food businesses too.”

Golden Mile also hosts Marlborough’s community Olive Press who lease building space for eight weeks.

The community press, which Janine Mayson and Mandy Oyston help facilitate, happens at an ideal, quieter time for the Golden Mile team as they prepare for the

next year’s strawberry crops.

“We purchased the press six years ago, and Stephen and Sally have been very generous supporters of our co-operative,” Janine says.

“Unfortunately, this year’s weather wasn’t conducive to a good olive harvest, but Marlborough still produces incredible, high-quality oil each year”, expands Mandy.

“By this point normally we’d have about 100 tonnes of fruit but it’s more like 30 this year, so we’re still looking for suppliers of any size to get in touch.”

“We’re all about locals supporting locals, and the olive press is another way we can do that,” Stephen says.

“The sense of community we feel, from professional chefs to mums and dads looking for local produce, is just as fulfilling as the food they make from what we grow.”

Find Golden Mile Produce on Rapaura Road, at the Marlborough Farmer’s Market each Sunday, or learn more about Olive Press Marlborough at olivepressmarlborough.co.nz.

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Stephen Harnett is getting set for the next strawberry season at Golden Mile Produce. Photo: William Woodworth.

Coastal champions chase continued progress

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

Coastal environment champions are looking for local supporters to help them widen the scope of their conservation work.

At their Annual General Metting on Friday, East Coast Protection Group (ECPG) members revealed that while their actions are making a positive difference, more needs to be done.

And as some of their current funding through Jobs for Natures comes to a close, the search is on for like-minded support.

Group chairperson Rick Stolwerk says a shared lunch with the group’s sponsors on Friday was a great way to gauge opinion about what needed to happen.

“We’re always seeking more supporters, so it’s great to have get togethers like this so they can find out what we do, and we can find out what people want us to do,” he said.

About 50 people were at the AGM and lunch which was held at Karake Cusine’s commercial kitchen facility at Westwood Business Park.

Members were treated to a talk by renowned wildlife painter and group patron Nicolas Dillon.

The ECPG is primarily volunteer organised, alongside employing three people for 20 hours per week under the Jobs for Nature funding umbrella.

The group undertakes a variety of conservation actions through South Marlborough stretching from Marfells Beach to the Waima (Ure) river mouth, with predator trapping, bird monitoring, native replanting and outreach programmes with local schools and information boards.

With sponsors The Better Half, Greywacke, Dog Point Road and Karaka Catering supporting the lunch and ongoing work, com-

mittee member Will Parsons says that the Group can see their efforts working but can always improve with more backing.

“We’ve been able to trap over 1800 predators, which has enabled 14 breeding pairs of variable oyster-

catchers to return to the area so it’s good to know what we’re doing is making a difference.

“On the other hand, the Banded Dotterel population only had seven fledglings this season so there’s still work to do.

“At the moment we’re still working with the Council and their Long-Term Plan, continuing our monitoring, planting and education work, and working with them alongside the East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw.”

From left, Sander de Wildt from Karaka Kitchen, ECPG’s Will Parsons, Katy Prescott from Better Half Wines, Rick Stolwerk, Nicolas Dillon, Ivan Sutherland from Dog Point, and Graywacke’s Kevin Judd.

Photo: William Woodworth

Nurturing nature across local communities

PAULA HULBURT

An initiative geared to link children and families to nature is helping boost mental health and wellbeing.

The Junior Landcare programme aims to encourage more youngsters to enjoy the benefits of nature.

As part of the programme, members of the Grovetown Lagoon Restoration Project are inviting the public to join their community planting day on Sunday 14 July.

“This year we are excited to be teaming up with Grovetown Lagoon and Koru Wildlife Centre,” says NZ Landcare Trust Marlborough coordinator Wendy Sullivan.

The three-year programme provides opportunities for young people to actively contribute to environmental solutions through a series of nature regeneration projects.

“Part of the focus of Junior Landcare is that being in nature and giving back to nature makes us feel good,” Wendy says.

“Science has also shown that spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.”

Grovetown Lagoon’s Wetland

Warrior volunteers have been busy preparing a new site for planting.

The site was previously choked with woody weeds and old man’s beard and littered with decade old rubbish.

It’s a “massive task” says Project Coordinator Justine Johnson.

“Replanting this site with trees such as kahikatea and totara will help to restore a small remnant of bush and wetland on the Wairau

Plains.

“It’s a massive task so having the community assist in planting means a lot to our hard-working volunteers.”

A key partner in Junior Landcare is Enviroschools, who are assisting in organising the Junior Wetland Warriors.

Tua Marina and Waikawa Bay schools were the first to take up this programme, spending time with Grovetown Lagoon’s Wet-

land Warrior volunteers.

Pupils have been planting alongside the lagoon and learning about wetlands.

They then visited nearby Koru Wildlife Centre to see and learn about some of Marlborough’s more endangered species, Wendy says.

Chief Executive of NZ Landcare Trust Dr Nick Edgar says the initiative helps young New Zealanders take action to protect the nat-

ural environment alongside their local communities.

“We have created a programme that goes beyond environmental conservation, extending positive impacts to the mental and physical wellbeing of participants, fostering a sense of purpose and connection to nature.

“Our team across Aotearoa love working with schools and young people to create a legacy for those who come after us,” he says.

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The Junior Landcare programme is geared towards helping young people build a connection with their local environment. Photo: Supplied.

Earning Your Spurs

Higher costs and interest rates combined with lower grape prices and yields has seen many growers look at their bottom lines and ask “What can we change to save money?”. After all, there’s no guarantee that grape prices and yields will tick back up again next season and see the return of the good old days. At this time of year pruning comes into focus as it’s such a hefty chunk of overall vineyard costs - manual pruning of 4 cane Sauvignon Blanc will soak up 25-30% of this year’s vineyard budget.

Spur pruning of Sauvignon Blanc is being looked at more and more as a way to help reduce costs while maintaining yield and quality and there’s some pretty innovative thinking being put into practice. Spur pruning hasn’t been commonly used to date on Sauvignon Blanc as the basal buds on Sauvignon are generally less fruitful than those further along the cane. Leaving long spurs to ensure fruitful buds are being left risks developing an excessively dense canopy through the growing season leading to fruit shading and a potential increase in disease levels.

Rather than permanently moving to spur pruning, some growers are having “a bob each way” and mechanically spur pruning half their block one year, with subsequent labour and cash savings (and potential yield benefit from leaving more buds at pruning than they would through

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cane pruning) then converting back to cane pruning in Year 2 and spur pruning the other half of their vineyard.

This should allow KLIMA stripping to be used on the previously spur pruned area (good for keeping a check on cane pruning costs). It should also help to avoid the potential bud and spur overcrowding than can occur when vines are spur pruned over a number of years.

The main advantage of spur pruning is that it is simpler and quicker to do than cane pruning, especially if a mechanical barrel pruner is used to remove the bulk of the wood being pruned off. All that’s left to do after the barrel pruner is a quick tidy up to leave and space the correct number of spurs and buds to prevent overcrowding and potential disease issues. The pruning operation can be completed in two passes through the vineyard (one mechanical, one manual) compared to up to four passes with KLIMA cane pruning (mechanical barrel pruning, manual cutting of main cuts, KLIMA mechanical stripping, manual cane selection & wrapping).

If significant areas of Marlborough’s vineyard area start heading down the spur trained track, it will have ramifications for the amount of Winter seasonal labour that is required.

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Pride against prejudice

WILLIAM WOODWORTH

A cold and rainy Friday morning failed to dampen spirits as the community gathered for the opening ceremony of the first Pride Wairau event.

More than 150 people got together at the Forum in Blenheim to mark the occasion, which was geared towards encouraging inclusivity.

NZ Greens Co-Leader and Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick was at the dawn ceremony alongside Kaikōura MP Stuart Smith, Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor, Nelson deputy mayor Rohan O’Neill-Stevens, councillors and the Pride Wairau committee.

Addressing the attentive crowd, Chloe said the inaugural event was a chance for people to gain insight into who they are and to celebrate that.

“What you’re doing here debuting Pride Wairau is something very special, not only for rainbow kids who see themselves and know they’re not alone, but the middle age rainbows who are just finding themselves and the elderly gays who found their

very existence illegal in their lifetime.

“…I want you to remember looking around now and seeing the power, the wonder and the joy in this crowd and community.

“All of us deserve comfort in our bodies, good physical and mental health, to be able to participate in our communities through whatever manifestation and to meet our human needs”.

“It’s about being fierce and unapologetic, while being vulnerable, soft and empathetic, and it’s about joy.”

Mayor Nadine Taylor shared the same sentiments, with close to home examples

of why supporting Pride Wairau is important to her.

“Marlborough for me is all about diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance and I’d like to thank the organisers for all the work they’ve done so that we can come together and make Pride Wairau happen”, she said.

“I reflect back on when I was younger and seeing MP’s like Georgina Beyer and Chris Carter who weren’t afraid to live their truths. They were early rainbow leaders who asked their constituents to “Vote for me and take me, as I am, on my merits not on my gender or sexuality.”

“That made me think deep-

ly about diversity and acceptance – it opened up my mind.

“I’ve had two younger gay male cousins I grew up alongside who didn’t feel that community love and support here when they were growing up, and instead felt the need to go away to find more inclusive communities.

“When they heard about Pride Wairau they emailed and asked me what I am doing here in Marlborough to see this sort of progression.

“But it’s not what I’m doing – Marlborough is doing it all for itself”

See more about Pride Wairau on pages 20 and 21.

From left: Amber Nye-Hingston, Briar Bradfield-Watson, Will MacDonald, Kaikōura MP Stuart Smith, Mayor Nadine Taylor, Lee Te Puia, Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick, Jesse North and Gabe Bertogg at the Pride Wairau opening ceremony. Photo: William Woodworth

SPORT

Sporting Briefs

ROWING

SUCCESS:

Marlborough rowers were among the medals when the World Cup III regatta wound up in Poznan, Poland on Sunday night (NZ time). Leading the way was Blenheim’s Tom Murray, a member of the NZ four which turned in a hugely-impressive performance to win the A final, their last hit-out before heading to the Olympics in Paris. Robbie Manson, formerly from the Wairau club, teamed with Jordan Parry to claim a bronze medal in the men’s double.

HILL SIGNS ON:

Former Marlborough sportsman David Hill will continue his association with the All Blacks. David, who represented the province at both rugby and cricket before going on to a lengthy career in first class rugby has retained his job as All Blacks’ kicking coach in Scott Robertson’s extensive coaching team. A prolific pointscorer during his playing career, David has been involved with the team’s kickers since 2017, in a part-time capacity, and in a regular contracted role since 2019. He represented the All

Rugby ups and downs

PETER JONES

Marlborough’s Tasman Trophy rugby contenders were on opposite sides of lop-sided scorelines on Saturday.

Central continued their pursuit of a trophy ‘three-peat’ with a 67-14 victory over Nelson at Lansdowne Park, while Moutere were beaten 66-5 by competition front-runners Kahurangi at Awarua Park, Spring Creek.

The Blues, who sit in second place on the table, led 29-0 at the halftime break, tries to in-form

No 8 Jesse MacDonald, winger Cody Weir, prop Mausia Papani and a brace to fullback Logan Murphy ensuring they had a bonus point in the bag by halftime. Further touchdowns to Weir, first five Cameron Hansford, who added four conversions, winger Eric Lawson, who also bagged a brace, midfielder Jake Cresswell and replacement loosie Junior Gamble merely added to Nelson’s woes as the home side moved menacingly into the latter stages of the season.

Standouts player for the Blues were lock Matt McCormick, MacDonald, halfback Ethan

power for the Magpies.

The visitors opened the scoring, through prolific first five Stewart Cruden, who ended with 21 points, but Moutere enjoyed their best period of the match, pinning Kahurangi in their own half for 20 minutes before midfielder Jack Burdon dashed over to register the home side’s only points.Late in the first half the visitors began to flex their muscles, tries to dashing winger Stein Schreiber, former Mako halfback Louie Chapman and a second to Cruden pushing them ahead

worked well in tandem, while the inside back combination of Chapman, Cruden and Havili will serve them well as they eye the forthcoming play-offs.

For Moutere, No 8 Veuki Taumoefolau, lock Charles Tupouto’a and hooker Toby McLeod impressed up front, while halfback Bray Taumoefolau, winger Ethan Kahui and fullback Clyde Paewai shone with what little possession they had.

victory over Waimea Old Boys in Nelson, their second win over the Red and Whites during a disrupted season.

In Marlborough division two action on Saturday, table-toppers the Renwick ‘Mud Dogs’ maintained their advantage with a comprehensive 41-7 win over Harlequins at Lansdowne Park. In the other two games, second-placed Central overcame Pelorus 50-22 in Blenheim while Waitohi eased past Awatere 2719 in Picton.

Then, with an icy wind at their backs, Kahurangi cut loose, adding six more tries in the final 40 minutes, their breakdown work, support play and pace throughout a backline enjoying the input of Moana Pasifika player Willy Havili and flying fullback Jack Gray, proving just too much for the Magpies to handle.

Flankers Liam Petrie, Manu Parkin and Hunter Leppien

In the other Tasman Trophy match, Stoke continued their strong season with a 27-23 win over Waimea Old Boys, who had Crusaders winger Macca Springer back in their ranks.

Tasman Trophy table: Kahurangi 42, Central 39, Stoke 37, Marist 31, Waimea Old Boys 28, Moutere 12, Nelson -1.

Next weekend Central host Stoke, while Moutere are away to Waimea Old Boys.

There was better news on the women’s side for the Moutere club as their team came away with a 36-29 Tasman Trophy

Division two points: Renwick 31, Central 28, Waitohi 26, Awatere 15, Harlequins 6, Pelorus 0. Meanwhile, the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV came crashing down to earth after their thrilling Miles Toyota premiership victory over St Thomas last weekend. In Christchurch on Saturday, the MBC Falcons lost 43-7 to Christ’s College, their second reversal of the season, seeing them slip to fifth place on the points table with a three-win, two-loss record.

Moutere centre Jake Pacey looks for a gap against a resolute Kahurangi defence at Awarua Park on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones

Win sets up clash of unbeaten rivals

PETER JONES

Rangers AFC’s unbeaten run in the Nelson division one football competition continued on Saturday, the Blenheim crew scoring a 2-0 win over Richmond at Jubilee Park, Nelson.

Taking on the dangerous Richmond outfit in what was, potentially, a ‘banana skin’ fixture, Rangers began strongly but were unable to find the back of the home side’s net. This lack of scoring gave the home side, who began defensively, confidence to come forward and a very competitive fixture ensued, ending 0-0 at oranges.

Rangers’ breakthrough came in the 73rd minute, player/coach Tore Waechter, who had moved up front with half an hour to play, flicking the ball over the

Richmond keeper after a long ball from influential midfielder Marcelo Gonzales had given him the opportunity. Ten minutes later they landed an ‘insurance’ goal, striker Keagan Mortimer, who earned the man of the match award for his tireless running up front, sprinting onto a through ball and slipping it past the keeper.

The visiting midfield of Jono Masters, Gonzales and Sam Hickmott had a big say on the final result, along with Guy Nolan, who competed strongly up front.

Rangers’ win keeps them top of the table, although FC Nelson, with two games in hand, are right on their heels. Those sides meet in a crucial encounter at Blenheim’s A&P Park on Saturday.

Points: Rangers 20, FC Nelson 18, Suburbs Reserves 17, FC Nelson Karenni 12, Golden Bay 12, Ta-

Ralph Caulton was key part of Ranfurly Shield era

PETER JONES

A highly-influential member of Marlborough’s most famous rugby side passed away last week.

Former All Black Ralph Caulton coached the ‘Red Devils’ from 1970-75 and, alongside the late Doug Saul, masterminding their historic Ranfurly Shield victory over Canterbury in 1973. He then helped guide them to six successful defences of the ‘Log of Wood’ during one of the most celebrated Shield reigns in the trophy’s long history.

Although the successful Shield challenge at Lancaster Park was regarded as something of an upset, Marlborough had been steadily building towards this sort of result for some time, having beaten most of the top NZ provinces in preceding years.

Ralph, who also coached the Marlborough sevens side to national success, was made a life member of the Marlborough Rugby Union in 1995.

Ramon Sutherland, Marlborough’s captain during the glory days of 1973-74, described Ralph as, “an outstanding coach”.

“He was certainly the best I had been under … his knowledge of the game, and not only back play, was wonderful.

“But he was very good on forward

huna 4, Richmond 2, Motueka 1. Meanwhile, on the Marlborough scene, division one frontrunners Trojans and Central Buccaneers notched victories to keep them ahead of the pack.

The Buccaneers swamped clubmates Central Wolves, prevailing 10-0 after leading 8-0 at the halftime break. Kerwin O’Malley led the scoring with a hat-trick, while Livison Madumira bagged a brace in a complete display. In the other match, Trojans had a tougher path to victory, eventually downing Rangers Reserves 3-1. Trojans led 2-0 at the break, courtesy of an early goal to Ben Mesman and a second from Matt Weaver just before the break. The prolific Tomas Lupani slotted a third with 10 minutes to go, making the game safe, before Cody Stone scored a consolation goal

for Reserves.

Points: Trojans 13, Central Buccaneers 13, Rangers Reserves 11, Central Wolves 2. In division two action, Picton Crow Tavern, helped by a hattrick by Charlie Scantlebury and a brace from Corban Jamieson, downed Central Privateers 5-0 to remain firmly on top of the table. Rangers Masters, buoyed by a double to Sam Pearson, beat Trojans Spartans, for whom Alex Duley grabbed a brace, 3-2. BV Masters, with Ian Allen scoring twice, downed Trojans Strikers 4-2 while Rangers City, with Ed Miles and Ben Burridge slotting doubles, beat Trojans Reds 5-2.

Points: Picton 25, Rangers City 21, BV Masters 19, Rangers Masters 19, Trojans Spartans 10, Trojans Reds 7, Central Privateers 4, Trojans Strikers 0.

match at A&P Park on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones.

play. Ralph played in that era when Don Clarke was fullback and they just used to pass it back to him and he’d boot it as far as he could down the paddock … the backs hardly ever got the ball, only when they got close to the goal line would teams use their backs. So, he spent a lot of time observing the game and especially forward play.

“He was an excellent coach … he knew what was required and had form.”

Ramon said Ralph was one of the “main parts” of the successful Shield era, bringing astute tactical planning and knowledge of the

ing when he left Marlborough,” said Ramon, “but he should have [carried on]. He was good enough to coach the All Blacks.”

Brian Dwyer, a flanker in the Shield side, remembered Ralph as, “a pretty quietly-spoken reserved bloke, he didn’t wave a big stick.”

“Perhaps the biggest thing about his coaching was that he had a very simple game plan, which we played to. We knew that whenev-

er anyone kicked to us we were going to run it back at them. So we knew exactly what was going to happen ... pretty simple, basic stuff, but it depended on the quality of the passing in the backs, which was outstanding.”

A speedy winger, he was an All Black from 1959 to 1964, playing 50 matches, including 16 internationals. He scored a brace of tries in each of his first two tests, against the 1959 British Lions.

Blenheim Valley Lions player Joseph Gilhooly plays the ball between Rangers Cougars defenders Campbell Ferguson and Hunter Wong during their 1314th grade

Ralph Caulton in his All Blacks days. Photo Rugby NZ

Hockey reps in action

PETER JONES

Nelson’s hockey reps left Blenheim yesterday with the majority of the silverware after four senior matches against their Marlborough counterparts on the new turf at the Punawai Hockey Stadium.

As is usually the case when these long-standing rivals meet, all four games were hotly-contested, with all but one scoreline tight. First up were the respective women’s B sides, playing for the Wyn Robinson Cup. The visitors prevailed 2-1 through goals to Ella Orr and Lara Wisman, Nikita Gapper pulling one back for the home side, who had a plethora of opportunities to draw level but were unable to convert.

The women’s A sides were next

onto the park, with the Ken Beech Cup, held by Nelson, at stake.

This time it was Marlborough’s turn to dominate, a first half goal to Pip Lunn and a second from youngster Millie Large in the third quarter, coupled with some committed defence, getting the job done against a talented opponent.

The Russell Trophy was next on the line, this time in a contest between the respective men’s B teams which ended in stalemate.

A goal to Marlborough’s Hamish Watson was cancelled out by a strike from Nelson’s Brendan Burnett and, despite chances being created at both ends, some desperate defence ensured the match ended 1-1.

The day’s final match was the eagerly-awaited McCarthy Cup

clash between the men’s A sides. With several Tasman reps on both sides, a tight encounter was anticipated. However, that proposition went out the window early when Nelson raced to a 3-0 lead after just a few minutes, catching the home side out on defence three times in quick succession and finishing clinically.

Marlborough regrouped to stop the bleeding in defence and created some opportunities at the other end, but were unable to make their chances count.

The sides went to the halftime break at 3-0, before Nelson iced the cake with a further two goals in the second half, leaving them comfortable 5-0 victors. Nelson’s scorers were Ben Harris, Kurt Ward, Carl Quinn, Dallas Gribble 2.

Inspired by an unbeaten effort from the men’s team, Marlborough’s Heaphy Shield team, pictured above, retained the prestigious squash trophy over the weekend.

The 49th edition of the annual competition, between Marlborough, West Coast and Nelson, was staged at the Marlborough Boys’ College courts on Friday evening, Saturday and

Marlborough scored a clear victory, winning 25 games and amassing

1487 points, from second-placed Nelson, who won 12 games and 1230 points, then West Coast with 11 games and 1220 points.

The Marlborough team comprised Victoria Moran, Claire O’Keeffe, Julie Brown, Nic Dann, Mikayla Kerr (captain), Tom Marshall, Thomas Jordaan, Jack Frisken, Liam Kennedy and Jethro Moran.

The men’s team were in imperious form, finishing 16-0 across the tournament.

Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Heaphy Shield and will be hosted the West Coast association.

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Marlborough men’s A team player Ollie King tests the Nelson defence. Photo Peter Jones.

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MEMORIAL

CLIMO

Candy Belinda

22nd June 2023

Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end

They simply mean we miss you until we meet again.

Candy, you are loved for the little girl you were, for the special woman you are, and the precious daughter you will always be - love Mum

Memories forever Mum (Aileen Gooding), Stepdad (Dusty Gooding), Sisters Lisa Rose and Miranda Radcliffe, Stepsister Rebecca Gooding, Brothers Duke Climo and Gideon Climo

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