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Tragedy on our roads The region is reeling after two fatal road crashes, a day apart, claimed eight lives.

A refrigerated truck and a van carrying nine people collided on Sunday morning at Mt Pleasant, between Blenheim and Picton. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Robyn Fitzsimons I believe road safety is on the drivers themselves. Sure the speed limit could be lowered, or roads could be widened - but ultimately, if you can’t be responsible whilst driving, then you can’t be sure that you’re safe on the road.

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Budding artists saw the fruit of a year’s labour displayed for the world to see at a special gallery showing at the weekend.

Students from Marlborough Boys’, Marlborough Girls’ and Queen Charlotte College had their NCEA folio artwork displayed at Millenium Public Art Gallery as part an initiative spearheaded by the Marlborough Youth Council.

Marlborough Youth Council member Zoe Adams, a year 12 student at Marlborough Girls’ College, says the event is a celebration of student’s work.

Her NCEA level 1 board was picked the college art teachers to be a part of the exhibition.

“I really enjoy art – I'm pretty proud,” she says. “It takes a whole year to complete.

Members of the Marlborough Youth Council had a key role in organising the art show. Photo: Matt Brown.

“It’s usually excellence boards that get displayed. It’s mostly merit and excellence.”

Marlborough Girls’ College visual art teacher Craig Bluett says about 70 students’ art folios were chosen to be a part of the

show.

“I love seeing every year what students come up with,” Craig says.

“It’s an individual statement.”

He says at Marlborough Girls’ art is a very popular subject, and

the school is rated highly for the quality of work produced by the students.

“The standard is very high,” he says. “Particularly level 3 – we get scholarships, particularly in printmaking and painting.

“I’m absolutely stoked and proud.

“Having a look at them on the wall, it oozes life. The mauri – the spirit – oozes through.”

Marlborough Girls’ College student Avpreet Bal says she has wanted to see her art on the gallery’s wall since a field trip to a previous high school exhibition.

And despite gearing up to study law at Otago next year, the year 13 painter-turned-printmaker wants to continue pushing herself in the arts.

“I think there’s a possibility that I can combine my serious studies with art in the future.”

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Community stunned by road deaths MATT BROWN AND PAULA HULBURT A second fatal road crash in Marlborough has claimed the life of another victim, taking the death toll to eight.

One person was tragically killed yesterday afternoon in a serious accident on SH6 near Kaituna at 1.30pm.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene between Lamberts and Camerons Roads after receiving calls about the crash between a truck and a van.

The driver of the truck, who is critically injured, was trapped in the vehicle after it came off the road into a ditch. He was airlifted to Wellington Hospital.

The crash comes just a day after an accident on State Highway 1 South of Picton which killed seven members of one family early on Sunday morning.

Two people from the Picton crash remain in Wellington Hospital, one in serious condition and one in a serious but stable condition, police revealed yesterday.

Marlborough Area Commander Simon Feltham yesterday confirmed one of the dead in the Picton crash was the driver of the van.

“An investigation is ongoing into

the circumstances of the fatal crash south of Picton yesterday in which seven people died.

“Police can confirm that one of the deceased was the driver of the van at the time of the crash.

“As such, the matter will be referred to the coroner in due course.

“Police’s focus remains on gathering information to assist the coroner, and on supporting the victims in this crash and our first responders.

The accidents have shaken the local community who have been quick to praise emergency crews for their work.

Posting on social media on Sunday, Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Wayne Wytenburg said he was “lost for words.”

“Today we attended a most horrific vehicle accident with other Emergency Services.

“I’m lost for words to describe what our Emergency Services had to deal with.

“Our thoughts go out to the Families effected by today’s events.”

Early reports say driver fatigue may be a factor in the accident.

Senior Community Constable Russ Smith says it’s been a been a heart-breaking couple of days on Marlborough roads.

A second crash near Kaituna on State Highway 6 yesterday killed the driver of a van and seriously injured a truck driver, who was flown to Wellington Hospital. Photo: Matt Brown.

“The sheer scale of these combined tragedies is hard for most of us to comprehend, but the families of those who lost their lives have had their world turned upside-down and things for them will never be the same again.

“The Police in Marlborough are

asking drivers to take a moment to think about how they are driving.

“It is a task that demands a driver’s full attention and carries a great deal of responsibility.

“If a driver is tired, distracted, driving when affected by drink or drugs, or driving too fast, they

are not only risking their own life, but also risking the lives of all the other road-users that are on the same road as them.

“Please don’t be a selfish driver. Respect the role you take on as a driver and respect all other road user’s right to be safe on the road.”

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Tech Stars Start Up shine bright MATT BROWN AND PAULA HULBURT Some of the region’s brightest budding business brains have been put through their paces at a Tech Stars Startup Weekend.

The first event in the new Marlborough Research Centre attracted about 50 keen entrepreneurs who were split into nine teams.

And with a range of help on offer, the weekend could mark the start of something big for those who made the most of the opportunity.

It was a great chance to see what ideas had real potential says Business Trust Marlborough general manager Brian Dawson.

“It was a rollercoaster but definitely a success.

“For the best of them, Business Trust and [Angel Investors Marlborough] work with the team to see if there is a real business opportunity – not let an opportunity slip away.

“There are some amazing ideas and very talented individuals and teams.

“People need to follow their dream.”

Former Marlborough Boys’ College student and head boy Angus Pauley, 25, returned to the region

About 50 keen entrepreneurs took part in the first Tech Stars Startup Weekend. Photo: Matt Brown. to help.

He says the initiative was geared to help those keen on finding out more about beginning a business.

But it was not for the faint hearted, says the programme facilitator who now works for a non-profit in Dunedin.

“It helps people get to success or failure faster and to spark interest and encourage people that might get into entrepreneurship for the first time.

“For individuals to learn about starting up through doing. Rather than a course, you go through the process.”

For 54 hours, teams worked through putting their business

ideas into practice.

From a card game for teenagers to a live tracking system for freight, ideas were at the forefront of the weekend’s efforts.

Team Why created a card game to help bring shyer teenagers out of their shell.

Emma Blackburn, Nicola Baker, Hannah Lamb, Zhao Rainbow, Pali Singh and Sarah Lamont say their game was geared to sparking interest.

“Our idea is a card game aimed at teens aged 13-18 – to create curiosity and get them to ask, why?” says Emma Blackburn.

“Each card has a question, an activity and the answer. It’s imme-

diate practical reinforcement of learning aimed at shy or anxious children who might not usually ask why.

“Science, engineering, history – the questions cover a variety of topics with the idea of developing interest.”

Team member Sarah Lamon says the level of support on offer really helped.

“For me, it’s been an eye opener – I’ve taken in so many things over these two days. Watch this space.

“All the mentors have given up so much time. They’ve been approachable, motivating – the support has been awesome.”

Team Intrack, Conrad Fourie,

Craig Douglas, Jonny Lewis, Thomas Devereux and Maegen Blom created a live tracking platform for freight.

The system uses GPS for live updates rather than relying on barcodes, says Maegen.

“Packages currently have barcodes that get scanned.

“Our idea uses GPS tracking to get a live view for where your package is.

“It’s been challenging and thought-provoking. I’ve enjoyed myself.”

Team Dog Along won first place at the event while team Spray Up and team Why? came second and third.

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Mayor speaks out at three waters protest MATT BROWN

Alyssa Chapman shared a photo of the spiral on a Marlborough community Facebook page. Photo: Alyssa Chapman.

Space spiral lights up night sky NZ HERALD Stargazers around parts of the country had a rare treat after a spectacular display was spotted in the sky on Sunday night.

A misty spiral formed over the South Island and was sighted by many excited and curious Kiwis around 7.30pm.

Many people took to social media sites Twitter and Facebook to share their photos captured around parts of the South Island including by those in Queenstown and Motueka.

The New Plymouth Astronomical Society shared an explanation online last night, saying the spiral was most likely caused by a fuel dump from a SpaceX rocket launch.

"Similar effects have been seen before and SpaceX's Globalstar 2 FM15 was likely to have passed New Zealand around that time," the society says.

SpaceX has staged three successful Falcon 9 launches over the past two days - carrying a total of 55 satellites into space and putting the heat on rival Rocket Lab as it tries to up its launch frequency.

About 250 people turned out in opposition to the government’s three waters reforms as the Taxpayers’ Union (TPU) Stop the Three Waters Roadshow made its final South Island stop at Seymour Square last week.

The government has mandated four publicly owned water entities to take over delivery of the three waters - drinking water, wastewater and stormwater from local councils.

And alongside speakers from Taxpayers’ Union, Federated Farmers and Groundswell, Marlborough Mayor John Leggett and councillors Gerald Hope and David Croad condemned the reforms.

“When it was first mooted, it was about better drinking water and improved infrastructure.

That’s something we embraced,” Mayor Leggett says.

“However, the way the model’s being rolled out, and the model itself; It’s not best for Marlborough.”

The Marlborough region will be split across two water entities.

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“My council has advocated for a pause in the process to further test the four entity model and consider alternative, smaller regional models,” Mayor Leggett

says.

“We also want the Government to provide our residents and ratepayers with a much better understanding of the reform proposals.”

Taxpayers' Union campaign manager Louis Houlbrooke says the movement opposing three waters reforms has been building, the biggest issue the removal of democratic representation, he says.

“Under this regime there will be four layers of bureaucracy,” Louis says.

“Other councils have proposed their own reforms – the ideas don’t have to come from Wellington.

“Councils are dealing with this head on, and they deserve to have their ideas heard.”

The Water Services Entity bill, the legislation that will set up the four entities, passed its first reading last week and is now going through the Select Committee process where the public can make submissions.

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Theatre boss ushers in new era MATT BROWN AND PAULA HULBURT A newly appointed theatre boss found himself ushering in a new era –when he stepped up to fill a front of house role.

Joseph Casalme has taken the top job at the ASB Theatre it has been revealed, starting as chief executive last month.

And just days into his new job, the newest addition volunteered as an usher to fill a staffing gap.

The former event organiser and producer says he was happy to help as an excited audience flocked in to see Les Misérable.

“In the second or third show, they were missing a couple of ushers. I said, yeah, I can do that.

“It’s feeling the vibe, mingling with the crowd, seeing the performance – the standing ovation.

“People want to enjoy events again. People want to celebrate again.”

Born and raised in Manila in the Philippines, Joseph has made the move from Auckland to Blenheim with his wife.

He says he has already been impressed with the calibre of the team at the theatre and the quality of the shows. “The first time I entered the theatre I said, egad, this is probably one of the most

beautiful new theatres I’ve ever seen – and I thought, how can a town have the vision to build something like this.

“There’s a rich tradition of arts groups here. Then I saw Les Misérables and thought, holy cow.

“I was so proud of everyone involved in the production. I’m discovering more about the rich history and tradition of the performing arts in Marlborough.

I know there’s something very special here and this is the reason why the Trust exists.”

With a background behind the camera, in front of the camera and graphic design, Joseph says his main priority now is strengthening the business.

As people adapt to living and working in a pandemic, there is a sense of enthusiasm to get back to normal, he says.

“Post Covid, every business is trying to make sense of the past two years.

“It’s not like a restaurant where you can just open your doors – there’s a bit of recovery time there.

“We’re still technically in a pandemic, and in the last few weeks we’ve had staff off with Covid.

“But I think the general sentiment is people want to move on.”

ASB Theatre’s new chief executive Joseph Casalme. Photo: Matt Brown.

Joseph was previously General Manager for Community and Schools Programmes at Waka Pacific Trust, which owns and operates the Vodafone Events Centre, Vector Wero Whitewater Park and the Momentum Hub in Auckland.

He says he is also excited to see more business events and conferences at the Marlborough Events Centre, which is operated by Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust.

“Marlborough is a fantastic business events destination. The Events Centre and the different

venue spaces at the ASB Theatre can be configured to suit almost any kind of event.

“We are also surrounded by high quality accommodation right here in the town centre, with a wide range of experience activities on our doorstep.”

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The root of all evil, probably Opinion CHRIS LIPPIATT Comedy Chris

We have a lot of problems with violence, animosity and such in our society and we always have.

The reason being that we always want to get to the root problem and eliminate that.

Like when the parents of my generations childhood rallied to ban the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers because they thought it caused playground violence, but the real causes of playground violence were disputed tries in lunchtime rugby, a kid who had gum but refused to share said gum, or verbal arguments getting out of hand over whose dad could beat up another kids dad.

But no matter what we try and eliminate, the problems still persist. I think the reason is that we are tackling the wrong problems, much like my parents generation.

We try to ban toy guns, violent media, musical influences, symbols, speech, gatherings, websites, books, and much much more that we believe is the cause of all the horrible, antisocial conflict. But we are yet to end this problem.

I think that we haven’t dug deep enough. Because if we do, we will find the true cause of conflict and hate in our society, or should I say causes, because there are two.

And those causes are the col-

ours Red and Blue.

Think on it if you will, these colours are everywhere there is conflict.

We have a political system with two major parties Labour and National whose members and supporters squabble relentlessly no matter how trivial.

The colours? Red and Blue.

In England they have Labour and Conservatives, in America they have the Republicans and the Democrats.

The colours? Red and Blue.

It extends beyond politics as well, there’s the famous gang feuds of the Bloods and Crips in America, as well as two major gangs here, Red and Blue.

Hey what’s your favourite cola, Coke or Pepsi? Like chips, Eta or Bluebird? Fancy a Lion Red or a Speights? Feeling hungry, Pizza Hut or Dominoes? The choice is simple, Red or Blue.

Who’s a fan of Bathurst? Despite the race opening up to more car companies, it all boils down to Holden or Ford.

Again, Red or Blue.

It’s not a new concept either.

Look at the American war of

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Independence. Battles were fought between the Redcoats and the Bluecoats.

The French, who are the instigators of the modern democratic republic knew about this cause of conflict and it shows in their flag, which is red and blue. With a big gap in the middle to keep these colours away from each other.

Even if two people in pastel pink pyjamas had a punch up, the police would arrive with lights and sirens blaring. The colours? Red and Blue.

They are everywhere, contestants in American Gladiators, teams in Team Fortress 2, Pokemon generation 1, Red and Blue.

State of Origin tried to be smart and have Maroon and Blue.

But the Oxford dictionary describes maroon as a brownish red, so it’s still Red and Blue.

Like most people I believe that we should be able to achieve lots without having to do anything of significance, like when I eat lettuce once and believe I have lost weight as a result.

Or when an organisation celebrates Pink Shirt Day with social media posts, but refuses to investigate bullying within their work culture.

So in that spirit I believe we should unite as a nation and ban these horrible and hurtful colours that without which we would all be happy kind and friendly all the time and never be aggressive ever.

Just a thought.

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Matariki Manawa maiea te putanga o Matariki Manawa maiea te ariki o te rangi Manawa maiea te mātahi o te tau

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Following the Motupiko river to the Nelson Lakes (Rotoiti and Rotorua) our southernmost boundary follows the Clarence River (Waiau Toa) to its mouth, and then commences a northwards journey through Kekerengu, Cape Campbell, Lake Grassmere, White Bluffs and Wairau Lagoons.

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Graeme Dingle Foundation Drop for Youth Award Night

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The Graeme Dingle Foundation’s Drop for Youth saw students, teachers, business people and community stalwarts plummeting from a plane over two days in Murchison.

Their $100,000 goal was smashed by more than $30,000 making the fundraiser one of the biggest in New Zealand.

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Mayor John Leggett and Nicki Stretch.

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Watershed moment for Blenheim river with only one ‘unsafe’ sample this summer MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

The water quality of Blenheim’s Taylor River is the best it’s been in years, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to jump in just yet.

The Marlborough District Council has released its annual recreational water quality report, after eight beaches and eight recreational swimming spots were monitored weekly from November 2021 to the end of March 2022.

Over 80% of samples taken from the sites were in the low-risk category which was considered safe for swimming. And most unsafe bacteria readings happened during or after a rain event.

However, because the samples were only for that specific time and date, it needed to be combined and analysed over five summers in order to reach a “Suitability for Contact Recreation” (SFR) grade to determine whether it was safe to swim.

Beaches surveyed included Anakiwa, the Picton foreshore, Momorangi Bay, Whites Bay, Robin Hood Bay, Waikawa Bay, Governors Bay and Ngakuta Bay. Freshwater spots included Pe-

lorus River at the Pelorus Bridge and Totara Flat, Wairau River at the Blenheim Rowing Club and Ferry Bridge, Ohinemahuta River, Waihopai River, Rai Falls and the Taylor River.

The Taylor River, in central Blenheim, had been the site with the poorest recreational water quality in the past.

But improvements to sewage infrastructure damaged during the Kaikōura earthquake meant the water quality over the past two summers had “notably” improved.

A report presented to councillors at an environment committee meeting on Wednesday said the council had monitored two sites along the Taylor River, at Riverside, and 650 metres upstream by the Henry St bridge, sometimes used by swimmers despite warnings not to.

There was only one occasion at the Taylor River where the E coli reading was considered “unsafe”, which was after a rain event.

However, because E coli readings had been particularly high in the past, the SFR grade at the Taylor River was still considered “very poor”, the report said.

Council environmental scientist

Anakiwa had some of the best water quality in Marlborough this summer. Photo: Ricky Wilson/STUFF. Steffi Henkel said the majority of samples taken from swimming spots around the region this summer were “green”, which meant the health risk to swimmers was generally low.

The Rai River at Rai Falls had the highest bacteria levels of the sites monitored, but when compared with data over the past 10 years, there had been a significant reduction in bacteria. The Te Hoiere Catchment Restoration Project aimed to improve water quality at that site further.

Meanwhile, Ngakuta Bay continued to have some high readings

of bacteria, and the compliance department at the council continued to investigate why.

Henkel said there had been one incident in mid-March where Governors Bay, about 15 minutes from Picton, had a particularly high enterococci reading.

“We did some investigation, so far it’s pointing to visiting boats,” she said. “You would think it doesn’t make sense if you are in the bay wanting to enjoy it.”

The coastal beaches with the best recreational water quality this summer were Anakiwa and the Picton foreshore.

Blenheim ward councillor Jamie Arbuckle said he was not “overly happy” with the results from the Taylor River.

“I think we need something back sooner rather than later,” he said.

“I know the work is being put in, I want to know what that work is.”

But Henkel said the results from the Taylor River had actually been “quite good”.

“We only had one sample that was in the red. We want to make sure it stays like that,” she said.

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At the time of writing, there are signs of warming in the eastern equatorial Pacific. This follows a usual pattern of La Nina conditions waning through the Northern Hemisphere Spring and Summer before regathering their strength. IF it comes to pass and La Nina continues through our Summer, it will be the third La Nina season in a row, a “triple dip”.

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Planting natives for biodiversity MATT BROWN Pernod Ricard Winemakers staff stretched their green thumbs on Thursday, planting native plants along vineyard waterways to break up the grape monoculture and, hopefully, help bring native birds back to Blenheim.

Part of a global initiative called Responsib’ALL Day, New Zealand sustainability manager Tracey Marshall says the 200 local Pernod Ricard Winemakers staff joined nearly 19,000 colleagues around the world for the tenth annual event, focusing on nature and biodiversity.

“One of the aspects with growing grapes is a lack of biodiversity, grapes are a monoculture,” Tracey says.

“It’s a common practice for us to plant beneficial cover crops amongst the vines, but every part of our land that doesn’t have headlands, or buildings, or grapes, we’re going to plant it in natives.

“This isn’t a one off.”

She says all the winery and viticulture staff, after a warmup and a stretch, got to planting the nearly 5000 natives around the waterways of their Fairhall vineyards.

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The annual Responsib’ALL Day focuses on different aspects of the environment and community each year. The Pernod Ricard Winemakers team helped the Marlborough RSA Burleigh Memorial Olive Grove team harvest their olives a few years back. Last year, the annual event was unfortunately cancelled by Covid.

This year, the focus is on the environment and sustainability.

The new plantings will link the existing native oases, meticulously planned out by their onstaff conservationist, Nic Dann.

“We’re focusing on waterways,”

Tracey says.

“Improving the quality of the tributaries will improve the quality of the Taylor River.”

Flaxes and grasses, kahikatea, ngaio, and other natives are being planted, depending on their ideal environment.

“We’ve stopped today to improve, grow and restore biodiversity,” Tracey says.

“It’s not the only time we’re planting, we’re systematically working through enhancing the place every season.

“We’ve got a planting plan for what goes where.”

Tracey says the new plantings will provide a habitat for birds and insects, and link the Tui to Town plantings.

“It’s providing habitats for birds and insects.”

And it’s working, she says.

“For the first time in 20 years, I’ve heard bellbird and seen Tui in Blenheim.”

She says she’s proud to be part of a company that thinks forward to the future – the company has a sustainability roadmap that goes through to 2030.

“It’s really neat to know that all our colleagues around the world are doing a similar thing to us today.

“It’s a fantastic day that we have.”

Pioneering viticulturist’s service honoured A stalwart of the Marlborough wine industry, Dominic Pecchenino, has been honoured by the board of Wine Marlborough with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The award, which recognises service to the development of the Marlborough Wine industry, was presented to the viticultural consultant during the Winter Pruning Field Day held at Matador Estate late last month.

Wine Marlborough General Manager Marcus Pickens says Dominic has played a significant role in the development of Marlborough’s wine industry as a scientist and viticulturist.

He arrived in Marlborough from the US in 1994, as vineyard manager of Matador Estate – the very place where he was honoured with his award, almost 30 years later.

“With a Masters Degree in Plant Science and Viticulture, he brought to this part of the world, fresh eyes and international experience,” Marcus says.

Dominic was a member of Wine Marlborough’s board for 12 years, including three years as chair, while also being a member of the New Zealand Winegrowers board for 16 years, and chair of the research committee. During his time on the national board he pushed for mechanical thinning trials,

which he had seen implemented successfully in Australia, and subsequently mechanical shaking trials and results.

“He was also an instigator for the annual New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) Grape Days, as he strongly believed that research being undertaken around the country needed to be shared with growers throughout the country,” Marcus says.

He worked “tirelessly” on labour issues, both with the NZW board and Government, Mr Pickens adds.

Dominic’s award was presented by Marlborough Winegrowers Association Board chair Beth Forrest, who says the accolade is about celebrating “all the hard work that individuals like Dominic have put into what’s become a highly successful industry”.

She says he not only has a “strong backbone of understanding” of Marlborough and the wine industry, but realised the importance of sharing knowledge, for the benefit of generations that followed.

Dominic’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which is awarded annually, was originally going to be presented at the 2021 Marlborough Wine Show Celebration Long Lunch, but the event was cancelled due to Covid-19.

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Wool farmers urged to take ‘simple step’ to secure prosperous future The Campaign for Wool NZ Trust (CFWNZ) is encouraging New Zealand sheep farmers registered under the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP) for their meat production to take the “very simple step” of adding their NZFAP assurance code to their wool specification sheet.

“This makes sure our farmers’ beautiful wool can be branded and marketed under this important new quality standard,” explains CFWNZ Chair Tom O’Sullivan.

“The NZFAP is important, because it provides assurances to consumers across the globe that our wool is produced with integrity, traceability, and animal health and welfare top of mind.

“We’re hearing that while many of our farmers are already signed up to the programme for their meat operation, they might have neglected to include their NZFAP assurance code on their wool specification to ensure their wool is sold and promoted as NZFAP certified.”

The wool industry adopted the NZFAP as a national standard for wool in September 2021, and Tom says although there’s been an increase in farmers including their NZFAP assurance code on their wool specification sheet in recent months, there is still a long way to go.

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Tom, himself an experienced sheep farmer, says farmers could be slow to include their assurance code because they think the NZFAP auditing process might be expensive, daunting, or overly rigorous.

“But there is no additional cost to farmers,” he says.

“When the NZFAP auditors visit a farm, wool is automatically included in the audit process.”

And Tom cautions that those who don’t join NZFAP, which was established under the Red Meat Profit Partnership - a joint initiative between the red meat sector and MPI, may be disadvantaged in the future.

“Their wool can only be sold as a base commodity, without the

quality assurance assessment that supports the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into producing it.”

“We don’t know exactly what’s ahead, but what we do know is that globally, consumers are demanding more transparency when it comes to the production of their food and fibre,” he continues. “Some of Campaign for Wool’s major partners have told us that they plan to promote their products as NZFAP certified, and by extension, drive demand, improve pricing, and grow market share both here and offshore.

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Tom says he’s keen to see farmers investigate the NZFAP process more fully at www.nzfap.com and see if it might suit to sign up. “’Audit’ can be a scary word,” acknowledges Tom, “but the system is simple, fair and any self-respecting wool grower will be more than meeting the minimum requirements to enjoy the benefits of certification.”

CFWNZ itself joined as an associate member on September 1st, 2021. “We’re all about providing

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“For sheep farmers that are already NZFAP certified all they need to do is add their NZFAP assurance code to their wool specification sheet,” Tom concludes. “For those that are not, I would really encourage them to consider signing up and joining.

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Central notched an emphatic victory over Renwick on Saturday to leapfrog the Green Machine into top spot on the Tasman Trophy rugby standings.

The Blues continued their prolific scoring of recent weeks, downing the home side 56-0 at the Renwick Domain. They scored eight tries along the way, dominating position and possession while underlining their position as a genuine Tasman trophy prospect.

They were well led up front by player/coach Quentin MacDonald, who bagged two tries, skipper Braden Stewart, who also scored a brace, locks Jack Powell and Matt McCormick plus props Jesse MacDonald and Jeremy Foley.

Despite losing halfback Ethan Jones to injury in the opening minutes, the backline functioned smoothly, Mitch Smith running things from first five, with midfielders Ben Filipo and Nigel Satherley influential on a gloomy, drizzly day that called for both ingenuity and endeavour.

Returning for the Blues was Moana Pasifika winger Timoci Tavatavanawai, who played the first half but had few chances to show his special talents.

The home side will be disappointed. They battled manfully but struggled to get into the game from the outset. They trailed 23-0 at the halftime

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Marfell blazes over Wither Hills PETER JONES

Central lock Matt McCormick carries hard during his side’s big win over Renwick on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. break then, when they tried to play catch-up rugby in the latter stages, their mistakes were clinically punished.

Renwick’s best were tireless loosie Cody Weir, the Holdaway brothers Josh and Jaydn, prop George Tuineau, halfback Ben Finau, midfielder Ratu Bishop and fullback Fraser Jackson.

The other Tasman Trophy game on this side of the hill also had a lop-sided scoreline, Marist downing Waitohi 39-0 at Picton’s Endeavour Park. The visitors led 15-0 at the halftime break.

Despite the final result the home side put up a gutsy effort, given they were only able to field half a dozen regulars, the rest of the team made up of division two players, some who had already played a full

match, and late ring-ins.

Skipper Taine Cragg-Love had another big game, taking the fight to Waitohi’s highly-rated opposition while carrying a huge work load, as did the versatile Taimi Fangatua.

Scores: Central 56 (Quentin MacDonald 2, Braden Stewart 2, Peter Vakaloa, Jack Powell, Ben Filipo, Nigel Satherley tries, Mitch Smith 2 con, 2 pen, Riaihe Rangihaeata 3 con) Renwick 0. HT: 23-0.

Marist 39 Waitohi 0; Kahurangi 50 Waimea Old Boys 0.

Standings: Central 26, Renwick 24, Stoke 22, Kahurangi 20, Wanderers 19, Marist 14, Waimea Old Boys 6, Waitohi -3.

In division two action, Central accounted for Renwick

32-5, Awatere beat Waitohi 18-15 and Pelorus downed MBC Old Boys 17-3.

College rugby Meanwhile, the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV went down to Timaru Boys’ High School 20-15 in a tight Miles Toyota Championship encounter in Timaru on Saturday.

MBC led 8-5 at halftime but were sunk by a try to the home side in the final three minutes.

Right winger Tim Petrie scored both MBC’s tries, Jake Pacey landing a conversion and a penalty goal.

Other college scores: Nelson College 20 Christchurch BHS 7; St Thomas 47 Waimea 7; Roncalli 17 Rangiora 15; St Bede’s 42 Selwyn 5; St Andrew’s 32 Shirley 19.

Top triathlete Gus Marfell may be more accustomed to testing his endurance on flatter courses, but he made no race of the Mount Vernon Grand Traverse.

Marfell blazed his way over the undulating 18km Wither Hills course on Sunday June 12, narrowly missing the previous race record. His time was 1 hour 12 minutes 38 seconds, fractionally slower than George Varney’s 2019 time of 1.12.05.

Marfell finished nearly 10 minutes clear of second place-getter Patrick Anderson (1.22.22), with Ryan Marfell third, 2.27 further back.

He described the run as “rough, after not doing much work on the hills lately”.

He was aware of the race record, having competed in the 2019 event when it was set, and now has his sights set on the elusive mark.

“I was just a little bit off [the record] this time,” he said, “so I guess I will have to come back next year and give it another try.”

Emily Marfell was the first woman home, amid 28 entrants, coming 10th in 1.37.28.

The Mt Vernon Fun/Walk title was claimed by youngster Callum Rayner, who covered the 11km course in one hour 33 seconds. Another youngster, Joseph Gilhooly was second, just over nine minutes in arrears. Sophie Campbell was third and first female home. The Kids Challenge also proved popular, 22 youngsters taking part in the 2km event, some accompanied by parents. First across the finish line were siblings Kale and Luka McMillan respectively.

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Rangers Masters live up to their name PETER JONES Rangers Masters claimed senior division two first round honours on Saturday, scoring a comefrom-behind victory over Central Privateers at Rewi Murray Polo Park.

Going into the final round with a two-point advantage over Rangers Clubs of Marlborough, who downed Call Care Youth 13-2 on the adjoining ground, Masters needed a victory to get the job done.

Privateers led 4-2 at halftime, thanks to a Hugh Straker hattrick, before Masters worked their way back into the match, late goals to Luke Clatworthy, Sam Pearson and Chris Short wrapping up a hard-fought victory.

In other division two games, Call Care Spartans downed Picton Young Guns 5-0 and Picton Crow

Tavern drew 3-3 with Call Care Red. The sides now split into two four-team divisions, based on first round placings.

In division one, Central Buccaneers beat Central Wolves 3-2, Rangers Development downed Call care Hotspurs 3-1 while Call Care Trojans overwhelmed BV Masters 13-3.

Meanwhile, in Nelson division one action, Rangers AFC turned on a superb team performance at A&P Park to beat an accomplished Nelson Suburbs Seals side 5-2 and move to the top of the table.

Player/coach Tore Waechter said, “for 50 out of the 90 minutes we played unbelievably well.

“Everyone played out of their skins. There was so much hunger … just what you need to win these big games.”

Rangers immediately brought a high intensity to proceedings,

Rangers Clubs of Marlborough player Josh Sim makes a searching run down the left wing on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. hat-trick hero Louie Poletti bagging his first goal after 20 minutes.

Ten minutes later his striking partner Carl Connor-McClean added their second, following a Poletti free kick.

Ahead 2-0 at the halftime break, Rangers made an equally em-

phatic start to the second spell.

Waechter was on hand at the far post to grab the home side’s third just minutes in, then Poletti produced a clinical finish to hammer in a Connor-McClean cross and double their advantage.

A goal to Seals on counter-attack,

followed soon after by a penalty, gave the visitors some hope as they narrowed the scoreline to 4-2, before Poletti scored a notable third to wrap up proceedings after 75 minutes.

Described by Waechter as “one of the best goals I have seen in a long time”, the young striker received the ball with his back to goal, turned and curled it past the keeper and inside the post.

Waechter said the Poletti/Connor-McClean partnership is clicking, as is the strikers’ connection with midfielders Harrison Pine and Bjorn Waechter, producing a steady flow of quality ball through the park. He also praised the input of wingers Jack Morris and Callum MacDonald, who offered energy and intensity out wide.

Next up for Rangers is another home game, against Tahuna on Saturday at A&P Park.

Young basketballers show their skills on the Coast

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Two Marlborough under-15 basketball teams travelled to Greymouth for the top of the south under-15 regional tournament on June 11-12 and came away with results to be proud of.

The boys team won all their four games to claim tournament honours, while the girls side won two from three.

The boys played teams from West Coast and Westland, meeting each team twice over the weekend.

On Saturday, they produced two clinical victories, defeat-

ing Westland Boys 116-20, then overwhelming West Coast Boys 100-43.

On Sunday, they met the same teams with similar outcomes, Marlborough beating Westland 143-29 and West Coast Boys 62-50, the Coasters giving Marlborough their toughest test.

Akito Collins top scored for Marlborough in all four games, producing a 40-point haul in the first game of the tournament.

Their next challenge is the upcoming under-15 Mainland tournament in Rolleston on July 16-18. The Marlborough

team was: Triyambak Gaur, Ajay Gane, Couper Robinson, Akito Collins, Oliver Harris, Tomassi Siovevata, Jake Gane, Brodie Materoa, Luke Petrie and Dan Clarke.

Meanwhile the Marlborough girls side made a strong start to their tournament, beating Westland 100-27. Skipper Birgitta Prescott led the side with an outstanding 36-point allround game, point guard Bree Flynn also had a brilliant game driving to the basket scoring 24 points along with solid rebounding from Violet Speakman.

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Despite a strong game from Sophia Nicholas, who led the Marlborough scoring with 18 points, Coast eventually came out on top, prevailing 54-48.

The final game for second place, against Buller, was an exciting close game. The score was tied at halftime, but Marlborough managed to fight hard despite being in foul trouble and secured victory with excellent teamwork in the last quarter, winning 57-53. Prescott gave a heroic effort playing a full second half while on four fouls to score 32 points.

The Marlborough under-15 girls team.

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Pelorus win netball thriller PETER JONES Pelorus edged ahead of the pack during the second round of premier netball, scoring a thrilling 54-51 victory over a willing Marlborough Girls’ College combination at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday night.

Their well-deserved win made it a twofrom-two start for Pelorus, although the students made them work all the way.

The scores were level 15-15 after a first quarter which set the tone for the match. Respective shooters Paige Lovell and Fiaalii Solomona made full use of the quality possession that came their way, both operating at a high percentage and snatching vital rebounds.

By halftime Pelorus had moved ahead by four goals, enjoying slightly more ball, but the game continued to ebb and flow. When the students took out the third quarter, Pelorus’s lead was cut to two and, with a vocal crowd urging them on, MGC drew level after five minutes of the final stanza.

At this stage both sides lifted their defensive intensity, creating a string of turnovers. However, while Pelorus were generally able to convert them into points, the students struggled to transfer the ball efficiently and quickly through court to the prolific Solomona and goal attack Zoe Scaife.

Despite this, MGC closed the gap to just one goal in the final minutes, before Pelorus had the final say, Lovell and Liv Pinkerton sinking vital goals to ice the win.

Key defenders Mara McCurdy, for Pelorus, and MGC co-captain Mya Wiapo were standouts, ensuring errant passes were punished and creating turnover

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MGC’s Hazel Glover launches a long pass into the shooting circle during Tuesday’s top-of-the table clash with Pelorus. Photo: Peter Jones. opportunities with anticipation and athleticism.

Wing defence Jordan Peipi, circle defender Lesieli Taufa and Millie Wensley played a big part for the winners, while Mele Moli, Hazel Glover and Izzy Tupouto’a were influential for an MGC side who will have gained confidence from coming so close to victory.

The evening’s other match was more predictable, especially after Harlequins got away to a blazing start.

Ultimately, they overwhelmed a Tokomaru side struggling with injury and illness 63-36, after taking out the first quarter 19-6.

Harlequins benefitted from a tonne of possession, putting up 87 goal attempts to Toko’s 59.

Leading the way was keeper Mackenzie Baird, wing defence Grace Rodger and GD Olivia Robinson. Up front Wiri Bristowe slotted in smoothly at goal shoot, sharing the duties with the ever-reliable Kelsee Hamilton.

Toko welcomed Hana Wilson back,

along with long-time favourite Gemma Hika who has been playing defence in grade one. Defenders Geneva Hoggard and Hannah Dickson started slowly but began to assert their influence in the latter stages, while youngster Mekah Lawrence showed her versatility with stints in the GA and WD bibs.

Scores: Pelorus Edridge Contracting 54 (Paige Lovell 42/54; Karli Murphy 7/13; Liv Pinkerton 5/8) Marlborough Girls’ College King Salmon 51 (Fiaalii Solomona 40/48; Zoe Scaife 7/11; Hazel Glover 4/8). Quarter scores (winning team first): 15-15, 17-13, 11-13, 11-10.

Harlequins New World 63 (Wiri Bristowe 21/32; Lauren Murray 5/7; Kelsee Hamilton 37/48) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch 36 (Ramona Waikato 15/23; Mekah Lawrence 8/15; Gemma Hika 13/21). Quarter scores (winning team first): 19-6, 15-11, 17-10, 12-9.

Competition points: Pelorus 6, Marlborough Girls’ College 4, Harlequins 3, Tokomaru 0.

Marlborough will be well represented at the 2022 WSF World Junior Squash Championships, with two players and a coach from the province selected Tom Marshall in acamong the New Zea- tion. Photo: Supplied. land side.

Paul Moran and Tom Marshall are part of the 12-strong team named to take on the world’s best in Nancy, France from August 11-21.

It is the first time in three years a junior team has travelled after COVID had previously disrupted tournaments. It is the boys’ turn in 2022 to compete in the teams event, with the girls’ the following year. Paul is part of the four-strong boys’ team, with he and Tom becoming the first players selected from the South Island since 2017. Tom will compete in France as an individual, along with team reserve Oliver Dunbar (Wellington).

Another Marlborough connection comes on the coaching staff, with local stalwart Nic Dann named as assistant coach/manager of the boys’ team. The event was initially due to be played in St Petersburg, Russia but relocated due to the current conflict in that area.

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Marlborough Go Girls completed a clean sweep of the Tasman Cup senior hockey competition, downing Nayland College 3-1 in Nelson on Saturday.

Go Girls coach Denise Lloyd took a new-look team over the hill, a side predominantly comprising Marlborough Girls’ College players, in respect to their opponents, plus a few more-seasoned regulars.

Maia Rasmussen, Millie Large and goalie Mya Gane stood out in a match where the visitors were pushed hard, especially in the first half, which ended 1-0 to Go Girls.

“The girls settled down a bit better after that,” said Denise. “We could have scored a few more goals as well, they certainly created enough chances.”

Denise said the side were “pretty stoked” to have gone through the competition unbeaten and looked forward to participating again next year, perhaps with a finals day added to complete the competition.

Meanwhile, at Blenheim’s College Park, the Arotea Kiwi men’s side played their final match in a tough Tasman Cup competition.

Arotea Kiwi player Gus Varney, left, dribbles towards the Waimai goal at College Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Up against Nelson side Waimai United, the locals were beaten 5-3 in a free-flowing encounter.

By halftime the visitors led 4-0, finishing clinically after finding space in front of goal.

A goal to Ben Armstrong early in the third quarter gave Kiwi some hope, but Waimai bagged their fifth soon after.

Late goals to Gus Varney and Andrew

Nation narrowed the scoreline, but Waimai were never in danger of being run down as time ran out.

Coach Malcolm King singled out Jake Bullot and Jared Buckley, plus youngsters Ben Armstrong and Luke Adams, for special mention.

Next up for the leading senior hockey players is a rep tournament against Nelson teams in Blenheim on July 3.

Basketball ‘newbies’ making their mark PETER JONES Old Boys are the “new boys” on the Marlborough basketball scene.

This season, two Marlborough Boys’ College Old Boys teams have been in action at Stadium 2000, one side competing in Wednesday’s senior men’s a grade, the other in the Monday night B grade competition.

The idea of putting together a couple of Old Boys teams had been in the pipeline for some time, according to club spokesman Matt Pigou who, along with a group of like-minded mates decided to get the ball rolling in 2022.

“We have been floating the idea of starting up an MBC Old Boys club for the last couple of years,” he explained. “This year we just decided to give it a crack.

We had a good response and a few guys came back to the game … it’s been great.

“When you leave Marlborough Boys’ there is not really any teams to go straight into, you either have to join another club, or a lot of people just stop playing because

The MBC Old Boys A grade basketball crew before a recent game against Woodbourne.

Back row, from left, Ben Theyers, Tarin Mason, Ben McLennan, Sam Rainbird.

Front, from left, Luke Pannell, Ryan Lock, Tom Kendrick, Matt Pigou and Mark Jackson.

Photo: Peter Jones. their mates head out of town.

“So, we wanted to start something up, especially for guys who leave school and were thinking about giving the game away … we just want to give them an opportunity to continue playing, at whatever level suits them.”

MBC Old Boys have good numbers across both their A and B grade teams.

The B grade combination can call on 10-12 players while

the A graders have 9-10 regulars. Most of the players are MBC old boys although there is no hard and fast rule regarding qualification, the aim being to get more bodies back on court.

Both sides have been competitive in their respective grades, the A graders winning all but one of their matches so far. “We are still competitive,” added Matt, “playing really good team

basketball and enjoying it.”

He certainly doesn’t view the Old Boys concept as a oneoff, even envisaging a possible tie-in with the College at some stage.

“I would like to see this continue and gain momentum … maybe get involved with the school programme a bit more … perhaps offer a pathway for kids as well as old boys coming back to the province.”

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