Photo: Peter Jones.
Wonderful welcomes with an international flavour
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
Welcoming Communities Week 2024 in Marlborough has kicked off with a festival of colour and musicfrom across the world.
The annual event, now in its third year, welcomed musical and dance performances from Marlburians from around the world.
Mayor Nadine Taylor officially opened proceedings at MySpace on Friday night marking the start of nine days of events across the region.
Performances from Samoa, Vanuatu, China, India and Canada captivated the appreciative audience, alongside Marlburians keen
to show off their talents on stage.
“We have so many gifted musicians, dancers and performers in Marlborough, some born here and many others who have joined our community from around the world,” says Council’s Welcoming Communities Coordinator Heather Barnes.
“We are very lucky to be able to enjoy their talents at events like the Welcoming Week Multicultural Performance Evening and Community Expo.”
A crowd highlight of the evening was a group of NiVanuatu flatmates, who event host Ewa Zielinska overheard playing while at home and invited to come and play.
Along with the multicultural performance evening and community expo, Welcoming Week included a range of other events including an “international” Hora del Cuento storytime hosted by the Marlborough Multicultural Centre, a Welcoming Week Marlborough Business Trust Biz Breakfast, two Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshops organised by Rangitāne o Wairau, and a Sunday youth sports day hosted by the Marlborough Youth Council. To finish this week, this Thursday sees the DiversiTEA morning team at Picton Library, before Friday Waiata at Maataa Waka and Sunday’s Conservation Kids Family Open Day at Pollard Park.
News in brief
WILDLIFE CENTRE CLOSURE:
The Koru Native Wildlife Centre in Grovetown is closing. The board has made the difficult decision to shut the centre. A lack of financial support combined with rising costs are being blamed. The kākāriki, Wētā and geckos from Koru are being safely re-homed by other prominent native breeding programmes across Te Tauihu/the top of the South. This includes Lochmara and Natureland. The trust would like to thank the many organisations, funding providers and volunteers.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
Happy birthday to the Hato Hone St John Shop staff and volunteers who are celebrating10 years as part of the community. Marking the milestone, the team, including 10 volunteers who have been there from the beginning, shared a special ambulance-shaped cake made by Bakes Cakes & Decorates.
GARDEN MARLBOROUGH:
Organisers have arranged a special offer for Garden Marlborough fans, a 20 per cent discount on a Coastal Pacific Scenic Plus ticket option during Garden Marlborough week. Several sessions have already sold out and some only have limited availability, especially the popular garden tours. Organisers are encouraging people to book soon to avoid disappointment. Visit https://www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz for more details.
COUNCIL AND CHAMBER JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT NMIT Council and Marlborough Chamber of Commerce are working together to encourage key local businesses to submit their views to the Government’s consultation on Vocational Education and Training Reforms. Marlborough was a region without a university and traditionally lost many young people to other regions for work and study, Mayor Nadine Taylor says. “A locally available Institute of Technology & Polytechnic (ITP) to support our key industries of wine, aquaculture and aviation engineering is critical to Marlborough and to New Zealand.”
EFKS Blenheim Autalavou performers brought traditional Samoan performances to the Welcoming Communities Week opening evening. Photo: William Woodworth
The Marlborough Girls’ College Pasifika Group perform for a keen crowd Friday night.
Photo: William Woodworth.
Bid to help rural health crisis
PAULA HULBURT
Marlborough students are being urged to consider a career in rural health in a bid to tackle severe staff shortages across the region. A team of tertiary students have been promoting rural health careers to high school students. They are hoping to inspire more young rural people to pursue careers as GPs, nurses, or other health practitioners as the industry faces a workforce crisis.
Part of Hauora Taiwhenua’s nationwide Rural Health Careers Programme, trainee healthcare professionals were in Blenheim on Thursday.
Relying heavily on overseas doctors to fill rural health job gaps is not sustainable long-term says Hauora Taiwhenua Chief Executive Dr Grant Davidson.
“Currently, we depend heavily on
overseas doctors to fill our rural workforce gaps.
“The sustainable solution, however, is to educate more doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals locally.
“We must equip and encourage them to serve in our rural regions.”
Research shows students from rural areas like Marlborough are more likely to return to their communities after graduation.
This is key to addressing the issue, Grant says.
“It will surprise no one that the workforce crisis in general practice throughout New Zealand is worsening.
“In fact, we in the rural health sec tor have stopped calling it a crisis and are referring to it as an emer gency.”
Using the enthusiasm of tertiary students to encourage high school
pupils to consider health careers is a boost for the industry.
It’s also a practical way for students to give back to the communities, sharing their real-life experiences and answering questions.
Medical student Lalit Raikwar has previously taken part in the initiative.
The final year University of Otago student says encouraging and empowering rural rangatahi to take each opportunity as they come is important.
“Our rural communities are the heart of our country, but they are often ignored for the greater regions.
Appeal for sightings of missing woman
PAULA HULBURT
A missing Australian woman may be travelling to Picton, police have revealed.
Elizabeth Wielga is thought to have checked out of her Tongariro accommodation on 30 August and was due to fly out of Auckland later that day.
And despite another national appeal by police on Friday, Elizabeth’s whereabouts remain a mystery.
New Zealand Police, who have concerns for her safety, say she may be in the South Island, with information suggesting she was heading to Picton.
Elizabeth does not have a phone or a computer and police say it is possible she may not realise there are concerns for her, a spokesperson says in a release.
“Her family want to establish that she’s safe.
“There was a continuous feeling of fulfilment as you interacted
“Thanks to information received from the public, Police believe Ms Wielga travelled to Wellington after checking out of her accommodation in Ton ton. Police would like to thank those people who have provided information to date.
“We encourage anyone who has seen Ms Wielga, or who has information that might help us locate her, to get in touch.”
Trainee healthcare professionals, from left, Marthie Killian, Eleanor Dunn, Rubaiyat Afroze, Hannah Wakelin, Nico Davies and Ruby Young visited Richmond View School. Photo: Supplied.
Elizabeth Wielga has not been in contact with her family since the end of August.
Photo: Supplied.
Age no obstacle to judo medal win Working smarter at Inspire Festival
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
Pensioner David Foley is fit as a fiddle – and he has a gold medal to prove it.
The agile 76-year-old has won gold in the over 60+ under 81kg division at the recent South Island Judo Championships in Christchurch.
For David, facing down an opponent 15 years younger, a foot taller and 10 kg heavier across the Judo mat was a “fun challenge.”
“It’s a full-on sport, but that’s why I love it”, says David, who first competed in Judo competitions 65 years ago.
The South Island Championship roster of eight judoka came home with four golds: one for David, two to Tom Etheridge and one for Ollie Etheridge.
Ollie also won a silver, while Solomon Panoho came home with a bronze. It was a big success for the small club, David explains.
“The sport has its ups and downs in popularity and we’re not a big club by any stretch of the imagination, but it was a really successful trip.”
David says he first started the sport to help build his confidence. Now he not only competes but also coaches, passing on his skills to the next generation.
“I started because I was being picked on at school and having the confidence that judo gives you around how to control your own body is unmatched for anyone of any size and age,” he says. David says while his grading was 60 years old and up, he believes it could be extended to a 70+ grade with more entries now coming from older judoka.
“Despite needing to get my knee checked out and a probably broken finger, I’m already training for next year’s competitions,” he smiles.
Ward School pupil Ted Milton, 8, joined almost 650 other bright minds at the 11th annual Inspire Festival last week.
Putting the theories of science, technology and engineering to the test, Ted created a unique hovercraft at one of the 40-odd workshops held across the two-day event.
Run by charitable trust Ministry of Inspiration, children from across the Top of the South travelled
to venues in Brightwater and Nelson.
Based on the principles of STEAMS educationteaching the theory and practical skills involved with science, technology, engineering, arts, maths, and society, the event was a big success.
Organiser Cat Cornelisen says that the event “exposes kids to a variety of ideas and workshops that they have never been exposed to before.”
David Foley with his gold medal from the South Island Judo Championships. Photo: William Woodworth.
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Billy has a go At...
Pilates
jumps headfirst into an adventure he’s never tried before
At a stretch...
Reporter William Woodworth has a go at reformer pilates and brought colleague Alex Roberton along as the pair were put through their paces.
“Breathe in, breathe out, and we’ll get started by grabbing the ring underneath your machine”, says our trainer Sarah Brown.
All midday class attendees –some more prepared than others - follow suit.
Fellow classmate Alex and I consider ourselves relatively athletic, and we’ve been told all about what we’re walking into this afternoon. Now, I’m no stranger to the gym or the sports field and Alex is a keen mountain biker and claims to enjoy running half-marathons.
But reformer machines are a new challenge for us both to tackle under the watchful eye of EM-
BODY trainer Sarah.
After a warmup and getting used to the intricacies of sliding platform, the pilates ring is our first test – used around our feet as a hamstring stretch, then to bring legs across your body for a lower back stretch.
Crack! I check, but it’s not the plastic ring making noise – it’s my lower spine. I feel every season of rugby I’ve ever played, as back muscles usually used to absorb contact are instead allowed release. It felt great!
“Change sides now everyoneother leg for the squats while stretching the other hamstring,
then swing the other leg over and keep your shoulders down,” says Sarah as she guides us through the exercise.
We move to shoulder pulldowns with a sit-up, then pullups, then press-ups with leg circles thrown in for good measure.
Sarah stays vigilant - giving form tips where necessary, suggesting ways to assist beginners and adding more difficult exercises for those looking for more.
A tasty welcome Chilean style
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
The passion of bringing Chile’s flavours and food truck culture to their home in Marlborough has been everything for Sebastian Rocha and Daniela Arcos.
Missing a taste of Chile in the form of typical street burgers, the duo decided to bring “something we loved to somewhere we love” and launched La Ruca.
And the pair helped greet newcomers to Marlborough on Friday, returning the warm welcome they received on making the region home.
Sebastian says that their welcome to the Marlborough community shows the power of food in build-
ing a new home – resembled in their name meaning “The Hut.”
“We were here travelling around New Zealand on working holiday visas, working in restaurants and cafés but really missed the typical Chilean street food burgers,” Sebastian says.
“Once we settled in Marlborough and established here as our home, we wanted to bring something we loved to somewhere we love - and that’s resulted in La Ruca.”
Since starting their stall La Ruca from the hotplate of a barbecue in 2012, Sebastian and Daniela now have a food truck and a regular draw for customers and curious newcomers wherever they park up.
A bite of the Big Apple
Tiffany Williams is a Blenheim hairstylist and makeup artist who has been shaking things up internationally. Earlier this year she was invited to attend New York Fashion Week. Justin Eade found out more.
“We try to be everywhere we can, whether it’s at Boomtown at Forrest, the Farmer’s Market or by the library because this is our love and our fulltime job,” Daniela explains.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Marlborough’s super supportive foodie community and our regular visitors who follow us around. Sebastian and Daniela say this summer is one of new flavours for La Ruca, with their newly announced connection at Bladen Wines’ cellar door.
“While we’ve both trained as chefs, Sebastian is the chef because, well, he’s better at it and I’m the better hospitality worker so it works out really well,” Dan-
Born in Wellington and raised between Picton and Wellington, Tiffany, 35, was inspired by her mother, also a business savvy hairdresser.
She dropped out of school at 15 to pursue a career in hair, and being young, wild and free, travelled between New Zealand and Australia, learning techniques from employers here and abroad. She discovered a passion for makeup after realising her looks were never complete without it. In 2019, after giving up the hair and makeup industry to enjoy being a first-time mum, Tiffany moved to Marlborough with her daughter Mia, to be closer to family and friends. She soon found her feet, getting back into the hair and makeup industry and opening her own little studio, Style Sisters, now rebranded as Mane and Mu.
“Pilates is strength training with no impact, which is nurturing and supportive for your body,” she explains.
“While you build strength, you will also increase flexibility, balance, mobility and coordination while having fun.”
The second half of the session started with lifted leg lunges testing our balance and coordination, before checking our flexibility and mobility with weighted
dumbbell sit-ups and finishing with resisted leg circles.
And while pilates exercises in themselves aren’t tough, the high number of repetitions and quality form required add up to make a strenuous and low impact workout, with a buzz of endorphins on the side.
“Pilates encourages people to take it at their own pace”, says Sarah.
“We have classes absolute beginners, mixed classes with options to make it more challenging when needed, and everybody in-between, but everybody should do reformer.”
While muscles we had never felt before did make themselves known over the next few days, both Alex and I agreed we would go back again.
iela explains.
“Our current menu items are perfectly paired for beer - which is why we started at Moa and now Boomtown,” Sebastian says.
Tiffany says she was lucky that soon after arriving she got a gig in hair, makeup, and wardrobe for local film Northspur.
This reignited her passion for hair and makeup and she started promoting herself as a wedding hair and kakeup artist.
Two years on and she had a salon, staff, and a new puppy.
“Today I’m sitting in my salon, creating hair masterpieces, entering as many competitions as possible, and pushing out content creation,” she smiles.
Earlier this year Tiffany took a leap and entered herself into a competition to become one of Industry NZ 2024’s creative team. She made the team, but unfortunately was dropped last minute. Undeterred, she got herself a gig with Indie Fashion Week in New York.
“I stayed in New York City for
“So, this summer, I’m really looking forward to cooking up new flavours to match the beautiful wines out at Bladen”. www.facebook.com/laruca.nz/
seven days solo and made the most of this life changing adventure! Would I do it again? Heck yes!”
But it wasn’t all work, Tiffany says. “I hung out in Times Square, leant off the tallest building in the city, walked across Brooklyn Bridge, said hey to the Statue of Liberty, and got a tattoo of her.
“I toured the museums and the library, the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Centre, and drank the strongest cocktails I’ve ever had!”
Tiffany also made the top 100 in the world for the ‘Hair Tattoo’ section of the One Shot Hair Awards, a global online competition.
As for aspirations for the future?
She’s striving to one day win New Zealand Hairdresser and aspires to grow her online hairstyling brand and content.
Marlborough Weekly Reporter William Woodworth
La Ruca’s Daniela Arcos and Sebastian Rocha say their Latin American cuisine have found a home catering to Marlborough’s tastebuds. Photo: William Woodworth.
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CHATS TO LOCALS AND
ASKS...
For the first time in 20 years parking fines are increasing, from $12 to $20, and for parking in disabled spaces from $120 to $750. Do you think it’s fair?
Barb Washington and Tony Wylie
I think it’s great, there’s been quite a few times I’ve gone to park at the pool and the disabled spaces are full.
Alli Mason and Kat Papara
Opinion
Community Comments
NEW LOW FOR DRIVERS AS PARKING FINES
REACH NEW HIGH
Long time since I actually parked, and shopped in town. Hard enough walking as it is, without having to go find a parking meter as well!
Wendy Niblett
So pleased to see the huge increase on parking in a disability spot. Might stop those drivers from being so selfish now.
Tess Curry
Bill Arnold
Fully agree – think the disabled space one should be more if I’m honest, but it needs to be enforced to be effective.
John Craighead
for roading in car registration a council carpark in legal terms is a road isn’t it and lol believe it or not so is the river. Time to start billing council for their shifty road lol
Tracey Hewett
WORM FARM A WINNER FOR PICTON RESIDENTS
Amazing and well deserved!! What a great initiative
Don’t really mind about the parking overstay fine change, but it’s great the disabled fine has been increased. If
I think it’s a fair rise, especially for the disabled space fine with the amount of people I had using disabled parks without labels here in Blenheim and Picton when I was still driving.
Won’t be an issue soon as everyone will be shopping out of town where there is free parking, just saying.
Lynette Valk
No one will have to worry about the cost if you just do as you are meant to do and pay for your parking. Simple.
Gina Smith
It’s a bit like paying for Sky Sports but still having to buy boxing bouts. We already pay
Waitohi Picton Community Garden
Congratulations you guys well done
Cathy Dalzell
SPREADING JOY FOR DAFFODIL DAY
Such a cute bunch. Melanie Stephenson-Old
Very well done. So lovely Janet Ward
Banking on first home support
Mark says.
Building on 155 years of opening doors to home ownership for Kiwis is key to helping people get on the property ladder.
SBS Bank CEO Mark McLean and Blenheim branch manager Chris Mitchell are catching up in Blenheim.
Getting a roof over peoples’ heads helps communities like Blenheim flourish, Mark says. Turns out SBS have a good track record – one that goes back 155 years.
“Our purpose of finding Kiwis a place to call home goes back to our DNA as Southland’s Building
Society founding 155 years ago,” Mark explains.
The Invercargill-based, customer-owned bank has been awarded Canstar’s best bank for first homeowners three years in a row.
First home buyers get a first-year reduction of 1% interest, plus $2000 cash back, $1000 into inhouse insurance and KiwiSaver schemes and a free year of internet if customers sign up with Pulse Energy.
“We’re not chasing a shareholder return and keep very competitive interest rates while supporting members’ individual difficulties,”
“From our perspective if you get a roof over people’s heads, it creates a more stable family environment which creates a more thriving community.
“As interest rates start to decrease again, it’s a pretty affordable time for first buyers.”
With competitive home loan rates, FirstHome Combo benefits and financial education app SKIP, both believe their wraparound assistance for first home buyers is second to none.
“SKIP sets achievable saving goals and educates first home buyers on what is a daunting process, and Chris and our teams across the country are always keen to have people ask questions,” Mark explains.
“Challenges for first time buyers is mostly deposits - servicing mortgages aren’t much more compared with rent, particularly for young couples or a couple of mates with solid employment.”
Mark and Chris both keep close eyes on housing markets throughout regional centers.
“I’ve always felt Blenheim and Marlborough has a micro economy here driven by our own industries,” Chris says.
“While it is still admittedly tough out there for many reasons, the peak and trough fluctuation of house prices isn’t as volatile as other regions.”
On a national scale, Mark says recent developments in the official cash rate and the Commerce Commission report on the banking sector show positive signs.
more competition by enabling regulatory settings for a more even playing field and assisting new entrants.
“It’s still tough for households out there with the cost of living, but the governor surprised the market a bit by dropping the official cash rate.
“I think further decreases between now by end of our financial year will give people more confidence,” Mark says. Chris is keen to get more Marlburians onto the property ladder.
“A big life chapter is buying your first home, but it’s all new so as lenders we want to help right through the first home buying process - if I wanted to fix my car, I find a trusty mechanic!”
“We are very supportive of encouraging
“I’ve been loaning for a long time, but it still gives me the same buzz when you can say to someone “your loan is all good to go and the house is yours.”
SBS Bank CEO Mark McLean and Blenheim branch manager Chris Mitchell. Photo: William Woodworth.
SBS Bank’s CEO Mark McLean was in Blenheim recently meeting with Branch Manager Chris Mitchell. William Woodworth took the opportunity to find out more about home ownership.
1. Tane Joseph, Max Harris, Jed Griffiths, Oliver Etheredge, George Scott, Jock Taggart and Jacob Hefford
2. Paul Armon, Penelope Armstrong, Quentin Armstrong and Rizwan Ali
3. Tadhg Bolger, Hunter Hay, Nevie Hay, Ria Bolger, Cora Bolger with Quinten Strange
4. Huxley and Maddox Johnson with Timoci Tavatavanawai
5. Addison, David and Riley Swanson
6. Austin R yan, Quinn Cunniffe, Harrison Renner and Jock Taggart
7. Mahni Kenny, Benji Lovett, Jett Randall and Kaia Kenny
8. Ben Gibbons, Leo Marfell, Finn McKenzie, Ryan Webb and Bob Tate
Photos: William Woodworth
Mako men make history
PETER JONES
Tasman, this country’s newest rugby union, wrote a new chapter in the long and storied history of the Ranfurly Shield in Napier on Saturday evening.
Their 25-24 victory over Hawke’s Bay, with the final kick of an absorbing contest, ensured the coveted Log o’ Wood would finally be carried in triumph through the streets of the city where the game was first played in New Zealand. The Mako win also ended half a century of separation for the proud folk of Marlborough,
whose 1973-74 shield reign was one of the most celebrated. Since their inception in 2006, Tasman have been staring at an empty space in their trophy cabinet. The Mako have won various national titles, produced a string of All Blacks and general ly punched well above their weight during their short his tory. But they still had a big box to tick.
And, on Saturday evening they boldly ticked that box, taking their place among the na tion’s leading provincial
unions who have tasted both top-level NPC and shield success. It has long been said that ‘fortune favours the brave’ and Tasman came out at McLean Park with
half, after which they led 19-5. However, the inevitable Hawke’s Bay comeback, in front of a boisterous, demanding crowd, saw the Magpies score three second half tries to edge in front.
With less than a minute on the clock the holders, ahead 24-22 after a superb second half comeback, endeavoured to run down the clock through a series of closerange pods, but one of Tasman’s most influential players, Timoci Tavatavanawai, managed to get his hands on the ball at the break-
down and secure a penalty. Up stepped replacement first five Campbell Parata who, with his very first touch of the game, calmly and expertly slotted the 48m kick as fulltime ticked past, sending the Mako players and support crew wild with delight. Although Parata’s penalty goal clinched victory, Tasman’s first half display was the key to success. The visiting side’s dominance did not allow the holders into the game, took the crowd out of the equation and gave the Mako men belief that this was to be their night.
Feelthe Frenzy
From the opening kick-off, Tavatavanawai set the tone with a surging run into the heart of the home side’s defence from where Willi Havili landed his first penalty.
Exiting clinically, Tasman soon returned and, after flanker Braden Stewart had come up just short of the tryline, prop Ryan Coxon crashed over to give the Mako an 8-0 advantage after 10 minutes.
More red-shirted pressure was to come, resulting in former Mako Hugh Renton being yellow-carded after 22 minutes, Tasman taking immediate advantage when hooker Quentin MacDonald scored off the back of a well-set lineout drive, fitting reward for a man who has taken part in every one of Tasman’s five challenges.
Hawke’s Bay then enjoyed their best period of the half, flanker Sam Smith dotting down in the corner after multiple phases and penalties, closing the gap to 13-5 as Renton returned from the bin.
However, the challengers had the final say in the first half, a penalty and dropped goal to Havili stretching the lead to 19-5, Tasman heading for the sheds perhaps feeling they may have left a few points out there given their dominance.
The Mako may have won the territory game in the first half, but the Magpies took control in the second.
As the Tasman set pieces began to creak the holders struck, bringing the McLean Park faithful, so used to stirring comebacks, into the game. Replacement prop Joe Apikatoa started the recovery with a closerange effort and, although Havili landed a third penalty to stretch Tas man’s lead to 22-10 midway through the half, all the late impetus was with the Bay.
With a quarter of an hour to play, Aussie winger Ben O’Donnell dived over in the corner, Danny Toala con verting and suddenly the holders were within striking distance, just five points adrift.
They continued to attack, encouraged by around 7500 supporters, minus a smattering of red-shirted Mako fans, and were finally rewarded when, after a scrum penalty, replacement winger Mat Protheroe darted over on the left to level the scores.
Although a draw would ensure the shield stayed put, Toala’s superb sideline conversion put the Magpies ahead by two with three minutes to play.
With Tasman desperate to get their hands on the ball, Hawke’s Bay ran through 10 phases as the clock ticked down. But that is a dangerous game, especially when someone as adept at jackaling as Tavatavanawai is around and when the muscular
winger got his hands on the ball there was no moving him.
As both sides held their collective breath, Parata landed the most important kick of his young life.
Success in such a high-stakes clash comes down to a team effort and, although Tasman had individual stand-outs such as dynamic halfback Finlay Christie, Tavatanawai and fellow wrecking ball Levi Aumua, hard-working prop Ryan Coxon, the evergreen MacDonald, inspirational skipper Quinten Strange, plus industrious loosies Tim Sail and Braden Stewart,
this win was very much down to a team work ethic, especially on defence.
Desperation defence denied the Bay in the first half and regularly reduced their scoring opportunities.
They talk about “winning the small moments” and that is exactly what Tasman did, leaving them to savour winning their biggest moment of all.
Scores: Tasman 25 (Ryan Coxon, Quentin MacDonald tries, Willi Havili 3 pen, dropped goal, Campbell Parata pen) Hawke’s Bay 24 (Sam Smith, Joe Apikatoa, Ben O’Donnell, Mat
Tasman Mako team: 1 Ryan Coxon, 2 Quentin MacDonald, 3 Sam Matenga, 4 Quinten Strange (c), 5 Antonio Shalfoon, 6 Tim Sail, 7 Braden Stewart, 8 Fletcher Anderson, 9 Finlay Christie, 10 Willi Havili, 11 Jack Gray, 12 Will Butler, 13 Levi Aumua, 14 Timoci Tavatavanawai, 15 Macca Springer. Sparkies: Sam Moli, Monu Moli, Quinn Harrison-Jones, Hunter Leppien, Johnny Lee, Louie Chapman, Campbell Parata, Kyren Taumoefolau.
Protheroe tries, Danny Toala 2 con). HT: 19-5 Tasman.
Quinten Strange and his Mako men return to Nelson Airport on Sunday. Photo: Shuttersport.
Let's Pack the Park
PETER JONES
On August 17, 1974, the Ranfurly Shield departed Lansdowne Park in Blenheim on the South Canterbury team bus.
On Sunday, 50 long years later, the famed Log o’ Wood will return to the park where it became such a drawcard.
Saturday evening’s historic victory by an inspired Tasman Mako side in Napier means they have the chance to defend their prize against the Wellington Lions at Marlborough rugby headquarters.
Many Marlborough residents will vividly recall the excitement generated by the 1973-74 Red Devils Shield reign.
Marlborough claimed the shield from Canterbury at Lancaster Park, in a match deemed one of the greatest upsets in the trophy’s history - although not by many locals who had seen their side building nicely while tipping over some bigger unions the previous year.
During that halcyon winter of 1973 Marlborough transformed into “Ranfurly Shield Country”, with street parades and packed terraces greeting their heroes as
they repelled five challenges.
Wairarapa Bush were eclipsed 36-0, North Otago 26-9, then Wanganui 30-6 before a record crowd of 13,200 flocked to Lansdowne Park for the visit of the team which would become their provincial partner in 2006, Nelson Bays.
Our near neighbours were beaten 29-9, then Marlborough ensured the Log would remain in the province over the summer with a 36-9 win over Mid Canterbury. First up in 1974 were West Coast, who were repelled 18-0.
Then South Canterbury came to town, the inspired challengers taking the shield south after a famous 18-6 victory, bringing a close to a ‘fairytale’ sporting story which illustrated the magic that the shield can bring, especially to a ‘minor’ province.
While times have undoubtedly changed, and you would be hard pressed to call Tasman a ‘minor’ province in recent times, Sunday afternoon’s first defence against the unbeaten Lions will be a rugby occasion to savour.
Both teams will bring an outstanding 2024 NPC record into the match, the only unbeaten sides in the competition.
While the battle to claim top spot on the table will be in the minds of both sets of players, at the forefront will be the biggest prize in our domestic game.
First defences are notoriously tough, the new holders riding a wave of emotion after reaching such a long-held goal, plus having to deal with all the publicity and scrutiny that comes with the territory.
Then there is the pressure of backing up a top performance with another of similar quality, especially just eight days later and against another in-form outfit.
However, the 2024 Mako have
underlining their resilience and finding a way to get over the line.
They will relish the occasion and the chance to put their new prize on the line in front of the Mako faithful.
Tasman Rugby Union brand ambassador Graeme Taylor, a former NZ Rugby Union councillor and Marlborough Rugby Union chairman, is thrilled that shield rugby is returning.
After being at the successful 1973 challenge, then attended every ensuing defence in that era, he suggests that the shield will have lost none of its magic when it comes to pulling in crowds.
“I am expecting a huge
Marlborough/Nelson crowd on Sunday,” he said.
“The place will look a picture … we have sold out of marquees already, they are all full, it should be a great day with a massive crowd.”
Sunday’s game will kick-off at 2.05pm, with ticket prices remaining the same.
If Tasman hold on to the Log on Sunday, they have away games against Waikato (September 22) and Otago (September 28). Then they will defend their prize at home, against Auckland on Wednesday, October 2 and Taranaki on Sunday, October 6, both games in Nelson.
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Shield reaction
Ramon Sutherland (1973-74 Marlborough captain)
“What a great effort … I thought we had lost but what a great kick at the end. I thought the Mako boys had an excellent first half … they obviously went out there with a plan and it worked. I watched the game at home by myself and felt proud of the effort … before the game I gave them a good show, if everything went our way. We needed that good start and with
In 1973, upon receiving the shield, Ramon told the waiting press that, “we might have a tiger by the tail”, and he suggested this team might be holding onto something similar.
“They have got Wellington next week, who will be tough, but they are not unbeatable. The first defence is always hard … you don’t know what to expect, and you have got to attack, not try to defend. But we have the players to do that, with the pace and the power, that’s got to be our game.”
“I was definitely worried at the end of the game when they were trying to close it out … I thought ‘oh no, not again, I must be jinxed’, but Jim’s turnover and Campbell’s clutch kick got the job done. I saw Jim [Tavatavanawai] coming in from the wing to attempt the turnover. He was picking his time then just nailed it, that was a big play, he’s the best in the competition at doing that.
“You have to win the shield away from home, which is always tough, but we had a good support base up there, a few friends and family, and we did celebrate. It was cool … that’s why you play the game, some of those moments in the changing rooms afterwards, sharing a beer and reflecting on what a game it was. “Now we can begin to look ahead to Sunday’s game … Wellington are a class team who are in form. We know it is going to be tough but after some celebration we will roll up our sleeves and give it a good crack.”
The veteran described Saturday’s match as one of the highlights of his career.
thinking that might be it … I was destined to never get my hands on the shield. You don’t get too many chances. But to be part of a history-making team and to contribute a bit along the way was definitely very special.”
Gray Cornelius (Mako head coach)
that it would take something pretty special to win and it did … that was an outstanding kick by Campbell [Parata], he had only been on the field for a couple of minutes, hadn’t touched the ball and he had to kick a goal from almost 50 out … it was awesome.
“While we are finding different ways to win these games our defence has been pretty gritty … tonight we saved a couple of tries early on, just with guys getting back and being desperate.
“Our team leaders, such as Quin [Strange], have been great all week, preparing for this - plus I want to acknowledge the squad members who have remained at home … they are also a big part of our success.
“Oh definitely. It was also how it all happened too. Last year against Wellington we didn’t really fire a shot and I remember after that game sitting there and
“I’m super proud of how we hung in there and got the job done … I think in our last couple of challenges we have come away feeling we had played within ourselves, didn’t take too many risks and played conservative rugby, so this time we were of the opinion that ‘well, if you are going to win it, you might as well come out swinging’.
“In the final minutes we knew
Although Gray acknowledged the fact that first defences can be very testing, he was quick to point out, with a chuckle, that “defending [the shield] is certainly better than not having it at all”.
“We are excited to bring the shield back to Lansdowne Park. We watched some footage earlier in the week of the team of ’73 playing on Lansdowne and it was pretty cool to see the place packed out … so hopefully it will be the same and we can generate that energy in Blenheim.”
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Marlborough’s college sporting teams from across a variety of codes took part in the annual secondary school sports week over the past week. Teams from Marlborough Boys’ College, Marlborough Girls’ College and Queen Charlotte College took time off from their studies to represent their school, meeting with varying levels of success at fixtures played out around the nation.
MGC
FOOTBALL:
Flying the flag locally was the First XI football side, who were involved in the Gary Sowden tournament at Blenheim’s A&P Park from Monday until Thursday. They beat Upper Hutt, Massey and Rolleston, drew with Rangiora, and lost to Hillmorton and Nelson. Their final match, against Nelson, was decided by a penalty shootout after the scores were tied 1-1 at fulltime, the visitors prevailing and claiming ninth place, leaving MGC 10th. Coach Ian Thomas said this was “a good result considering how many young players are in the team”.
NETBALL:
The MGC senior A netballers finished 15th in the A grade at the South Island championships in Christchurch. They beat Rangi Ruru (37-21) and Avonside (4125) in pool play to finish second in their group and qualify for the top 16, but struggled thereafter. They went down 39-25 to Columba in
their final pool match, then lost to Kaiapoi (40-30), Christchurch Girls’ (50-32) and Cashmere (3428) in post-section play. In their semifinal they lost 38-30 to James Hargest before finishing on a high note, beating Rangiora 3819 in the battle for 15-16.
HOCKEY:
The Hockey First XI attended the Federation Cup and Marie Fry Trophy tournament in Hamilton. They were up against some high-powered opposition but gave a good account of themselves, picking up a draw and a win on their way to 24th position. Losses to Taradale (3-1) and St Cuthberts (3-0) plus a 0-0 draw with Hamilton in pool play, saw them drop into the Marie Fry section. They opened with a win over Marian, prevailing in a penalty shoot-out after the match was drawn 3-3. This was followed by a 2-1 loss to Napier, a 2-1 defeat by John Paul College and a 3-1 reversal against New Plymouth.
MBC
HOCKEY:
The First XI hockey side went one better than their third placing last year during the Johnson Cup tournament in Nelson. MBC raced through to the final with four commanding wins, without conceding a goal. They beat Rolleston 7-0, Dunstan 4-0, Cashmere 2-0 and Whanganui 2-0 in the semifinal. In the decider they came up against home side Nelson and, after a spirited encounter, went down 2-1. Their second placing means they will progress to the next tier Rankin Cup in 2025.
RUGBY:
The college’s under-15 side travelled to Christchurch for the annual invitational tournament, finishing a very creditable third. After opening with wins against Shirley (19-5), Rangiora (50-12) and Southland (49-0), MBC then lost to both Timaru (20-7) and Nelson (43-28) before recovering to down Waitaki (18-12) in the play-off for third and fourth.
MGC footballer Chloe Pettigrew in action at A&P Park in the Gary Sowden tournament. Photo Peter Jones.
FOOTBALL:
The MBC First XI competed at the top level – taking on the nation’s top sides at the boys’ premier tournament in Auckland from September 1-6. Although competitive throughout MBC found the going tough, losing all their seven matches and scoring just one goal along the way. In their final match they took on Scots College and lost 1-0.
BASKETBALL:
Both the MBC senior and junior teams took part in their respective South Island zone four tournaments in Dunedin. The senior boys found the going tough, scoring just one win, a 72-68 victory over Burnside, on their way to 24th position. The juniors had more success, beating Shirley 73-71, Middleton Grange 99-73, Rangiora 68-65 and Kaiapoi 7667 on their way to a very creditable sixth position.
SHOOTING:
Two teams from MBC and one MGC combination competed in the national schools smallbore shooting champs at Athletic Park. In the first-up inter-schools match on Saturday the MGC team did well, scoring a total of 859.28 to finish sixth (Gemma Bishell-Fox 290.14, Amelia Rowe 287.09, Gemma Rae 282.05).
The MBC Two team finished eighth on 847.27 (Kevin Barnard, 291.12, Zac McIntyre 281.10, Riley Morriss 275.05), and the MBC One team came 12th with 845.20 (Willem Rowe 287.08, Dylan Mathieson 284.08, Reuben Henry 274.04). The match was won by Cambridge High School with a score of 871.35.
The top shooters from this match gained selection in their respective Island teams, with Kevin, Gemma Bishell-Fox, Amelia, and Willem gaining selection in the 12-person South Island
combination. The North Island team won the match 1940.75 to 1928.72. Kevin continued his good form, scoring 195.06, and winning a spot in the NZ team, other local scores were: Gemma 189.04, Amelia 187.07 and Willem 190.03.
On Sunday morning the NZ team shot cards for a postal match against a Great British team, who will shoot their match at a later date. Kevin again shot well, scoring 197, only a point behind the top scorer in the team. Those not in the NZ team shot a Plate match, with mixed school teams shooting for honour and glory, and a little bit of redemption. Marlborough scores were Willem 197, Gemma Bishell-Fox 196, Amelia 193, Gemma Rae 192, Reuben 189, Dylan 188 and Zac 186.
Top scorer in the schools’ match and top overall shooter was Bryn Blacklaws, who started his shooting career with the RSA club in Blenheim before his family moved to Dannevirke. Bryn’s family are well known in Marlborough shooting, with his grandmother Kim Bishell, and his great-grandfather Merv Offord both Marlborough and NZ representatives.
CYCLING
On the last weekend in August, 100 riders from schools as far north as Auckland and as far south as Dunedin arrived in Seddon to contest the Cycling New Zealand Schools Southern Tour. Amongst the competitors were
nine Marlborough riders, including Neve McKenzie who was riding for St Kentigern’s College. Riders contested two stages on each day with the time trial and criterium on Saturday and the hill climb and road race on Sunday.
Saturday’s two stages both doubled as national championships and under-13 rider Honor McKenzie from Bohally Intermediate won gold in both of them with Poppy Stocker taking silver.
Neve McKenzie won the U17 time trial and was second in the criterium while her brother, Finn McKenzie, was third in the U20 time trial. Bruce Tunnicliff from MBC rode strongly to post the fourth fastest time in the U14 section.
On Sunday, Honor and Poppy continued a tight tussle for control of the U13 grade with Poppy winning the hill climb and the road race after Honor crashed halfway through the stage and was unable to regain the bunch.
Neve was dominant in the U17
grade taking both of Sunday’s stage while Finn was third in the hill climb and Bruce finished third in the road race.
Overall results for the tour: GU13 - Poppy Stocker won the yellow jersey and the Queen of the Mountains Jersey and was second for Sprint Ace. Honor McKenzie won the Sprint Ace Jersey and was second in the other two categories. GU17 - Neve McKenzie won all three categories. BU14 - Bruce Tunnicliff was third in the Sprint Ace and King of the Mountains. BU20 - Finn McKenzie was third in the tour leader and sprint ace.
QCC
The Queen Charlotte College netball side attended the SISS tournament in Christchurch, contesting the B grade. The girls from Picton found the going tough, winding up 28th after winning just one game, a 33-16 victory over Northern Southland.
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The MBC First XI hockey side finished second in Nelson. Photo supplied.
The MBC and MGC smallbore shooting teams at the Athletic Park range. Photo Peter Jones.
Honor McKenzie and Poppy Stocker competed in the U13 grade of the Southern Tour. Photo: Anthony Phelps
The MBC U15 rugby side who finished third. Photo supplied.
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The Tasman women’s rugby team ended their Farah Palmer Cup championship season on a high note at Trafalgar Park on Saturday, picking up their first win.
In the battle of the competition cellar-dwellers, the Mako struggled early, surged brilliantly after halftime, then held off a furious late comeback from the Taranaki Whio to win 39-36.
There would be little discussion when it came to choosing the player of the match for the home side. Left winger Michelle Curry was outstanding, playing a part in most of the Mako scoring movements, plus picking up two five-pointers herself.
She ran riot on the left side of the field, able to create space for such effective and punishing ball carriers as Fiaali’i Solomona, who was moved from loose forward to midfield for this match, fellow midfielder Lesieli Taufa, winger Iva Sauira, skipper Sui Pauaraisa and hard-working lock Grace Guyton.
At halftime the visitors led 19-5, taking advantage of Tasman’s ill-discipline and inability to maintain possession for any length of time.
However, the Mako set the tone for the second half straight after oranges, Curry finishing a sweeping move initiated from the kick-off reception.
That sparked a series of co-ordinated and compelling attacks, backs and forwards combining superbly as the home side rattled on 34 unanswered points to snatch the match away from the visitors.
Although the Whio scored 17 points in the final 10 minutes to close to within three, it was too little, too late as the Mako women finally got to savour that winning feeling.
Scores: Tasman 39 (Michelle Curry 2, Fiaali’i Solomona, Keeley Ridley, Iva Sauira, Ashleigh Wood, Mary Kanace, Ashleigh Wood 2 con) Taranaki 36 (Hayley Gabriel 2, Shaniqka Wall, Ashley Rapapera, Brooke Neilson, Brianna Poingdestre tries, Portia Huffam con, Laura Claridge 2 con) HT: 19-5 Taranaki.
Rugby rookies relish Trafalgar time
A group of Marlborough rugby youngsters got a taste of the big time on Saturday, playing in the curtain-raiser to the Tasman Mako women’s Farah Palmer Cup championship on Trafalgar Park, Nelson. A Marlborough under-12 girls’ side were put together to take on their Nelson counterparts and although they were beaten 45-10 they relished the chance to test their skills on the main ground. The team comprised: Isla Roebeck, Ayla Hiller, Elyza Pehi, Elektra Emeny, Anika Jones, Stevie Tompson, Arleaha Bull, Olivia Hayter, Maddison Morgan, Sophie Thompson (player of the day), Brooklyn Heywood (captain), Kiera Hegglun, Heeni Tawhi, Bella Bromwich, Florence Spencer, Sammie Williams, Yana Hayes, Keahana Robertson, Ariana Pedersen (vice-captain), Paige Aitchison and Anatohia Tanerau-Love.
The Marlborough under-12 girls’ side with their management. Photo Peter Jones.
Michelle Curry gives a fins-up after scoring at Trafalgar Park. Photo Shuttersport.
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Aged 66, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough on Thursday, 5th September 2024, with his devoted wife Annie by his side. Cherished father and father-in-law to Kylie and Brian (Picton) and, Hayden and Kate (Renwick). Adored grandad to Millie. Dearly loved son of Shirley and the late Bill Pickering, and the cherished eldest brother of Lesley, Ginny, Mary, and Matthew, along with their families. A true Kiwi at heart, Fenton’s passions included shearing, hunting, and his dogs. His legacy lives on through his children and grandchild, and we find comfort in knowing he’ll be forever hunting the hills. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the exceptional staff at Hospice Marlborough and Cloudy Bay Funeral Services. Messages may be sent to 365 State Highway 63, Wairau Valley or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In accordance with Fenton’s wishes, a private farewell and cremation have taken place.
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SMYTHE, Peter
Passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 83 years. Loved husband of Vera, loved Dad of Catherine, Yvonne, Peter, Lucky, and Teressa and loved Granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks for all the support, messages, calls and aroha. Dad was so well looked after by so many loving and caring Hospice staff and whanau, we will be forever thankful. Messages may be sent to the Smythe family, 7 Ryan Place, Springlands, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. SMYTHE. In accordance with Peter’s wishes a private family farewell has taken place.
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WORSLEY, Mary Constance (née Bell)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at Seaview Home, Picton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, loved Mum of Chris and Neta, Shona, the late Brendan, Gordon and Lynley, Kathryn, Adrian and Tracy, and Steve and Sheila. Loved Nana of her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Special thanks to Seaview Home staff, and Debs. Messages may be sent to P O Box 29, Waikawa Bay, Picton 7251. A farewell for Mary was held yesterday in Picton and was livestreamed, which can be accessed via our website www.sowmans.co.nz/upcoming-funerals.
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Erickson, Ian Gregory
On September 8, 2024, passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, aged 70 years. Much loved partner of the late Polly. A loved dad and step-dad of Tamara and Phil. Adored Poppa of his four grandchildren. Loved brother of Alan and loved uncle of Kyla. Messages to PO BOX 9, Blenheim, 7240, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. According to Ian’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
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Passed away at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim. All correspondence to Charlotte Macrae C/- Sainsbury Logan & Williams, P O Box 41, Napier 4140.
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TRACEY, Susan Emily
On 2 September 2024 at Wairau Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Tim and a loved mother and mother inlaw of Sarah, Tim and Jayshree, Siobhan and Matt. A loved Grandma and Nanny Gug of Timothy and Saoirse. Sister to George, Wally (Dec), Evie (Dec) and Frankie Blennerhassett (Dec), Theresa, Zara, Cecelia, and Sharon Ward. Messages to PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz According to Susan’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
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Died peacefully at home 7 September 2024, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline. Much loved by all his family, Sarah and Glenn, Peter and Tanya, Rachel, Ben and Lochie, Nick, Toby, Georgia. Special thanks to wonderful Hospice Marlborough people for their constant care and support. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Marlborough Riding for the Disabled, either at the celebration or to the following bank account 03-1355-0501108-00 ref: G. Graham. Messages to: 10 McKendry St, Blenheim 7201, garygrahamfamily2024@ gmail.com or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz At Gary’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A farewell celebration of Gary’s life will be held at the Rangitane Cultural Centre, 1 Fell St, Grovetown on Monday 16 September at 3pm. Locally Family Owned Cloudy Bay Funeral Services FDANZ Phone (03) 578 2004 www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
BLEE, Diane Yvonne
On 9 September 2024, peacefully at Wairau Hospital, with family at her side, aged 83 years. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Grahame Morrison; Jude and John Flavin (Wellington); Shane and Tita Langridge (Hokitika); Irene and Steve Newport. An adored grandma of Ryan, Phillip, Jordan and Baileah and great grandma of Akelia, Lucas and Zoe. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to the Doctors and nursing staff at Wairau Hospital and the carers at Nurse Maude. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society of Marlborough (Acc. No. 06 0601 004826 00 Ref: Blee) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A private cremation will take place with a Memorial Service to celebrate Diane’s life to be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Friday 13 September at 2.00pm. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
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