Marlborough Weekly 12 July 2022

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A decade at the tiller SEE PAGE 3

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Blues’ final push It’s time to pack the park on Saturday when Central take on Kahurangi for the Tasman Trophy

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Candidate dos and don’ts MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

A picture of a cemetery on campaign material?

Believe it or not, someone has tried to make it happen.

Marlborough District Council electoral officer Dean Heiford has shared the dos and don’ts when it comes to campaigning, having released the 2022 Election Handbook.

And while including a cemetery isn’t actually illegal, it is distasteful, Heiford said.

“We said ... we recommend you don't do that, you'll be offending people by putting an urupā or a cemetery on your advertising material.

“Another one ... we had a candidate many years ago who handed out a pamphlet with a free coffee voucher on it, which is not allowed as it's potentially seen as a bribe for people to vote for you.

“We've got to try and endorse the rules as much as possible, and educate those that are running.”

There were many things to consider, which was why Heiford said he or electoral official Mike Porter would be happy to vet any candidate’s advertising material to make sure it met the rules.

“Because in the past I've had candidates spend a lot of money on getting stuff produced, and it can't be used, or it's got to be changed, which is expensive ...

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The boss behind a new boot sale hopes people will support all local markets in Marlborough.

Kelly Ryan launched Vinnie’s Brayshaw Market when the Blenheim Rotary Bootsale Market closed during Covid restrictions last year.

In the wake of some backlash about the move marking the end for the iconic market, Kelly says stallholders need to make a living.

And he vowed to ensure all funds raised will stay in the community, casting doubt on claims Blenheim Rotary are raising around $30,000 for Marlborough.

The long-time stallholder says the decision to cancel the rotary run market left a lot of people disappointed.

“I had been a regular stallhold-

er at the rotary market for eight years up to end of 2021, when the market was cancelled.

“I was very disappointed with rotary’s decision to cancel their market - a decision taken with zero consultation with the stallholders. I did not expect our market to succeed once Rotary restarted but the shoppers and stallholders thought otherwise.”

Speaking to the Marlborough Weekly last week Blenheim Rotary President James McKenzie-Wiley says the community will potentially lose around $30,000 a year in donations if the market closes.

“As a club, we have to ask whether it’s just the end of an era for the bootsale and if we need to pivot to other ways to fundraise.”

The club currently sponsors an Art and Music Therapy programme at Picton School and

Vinnies Market at Brayshaw Park. Photo: Matt Brown. donates to other local and international projects regularly Kelly says he saw an opportunity to keep a market going in Blenheim and raise funds for one of the clubs that make up Brayshaw Park. Marlborough Model Railway Club members were recently given a $1000 dollar donation.

Kelly says rotary’s figure of raising around $30,000 a year for the local community needs to be checked as the maths doesn’t add up.

“This figure needs investigation ... if they averaged 50 Saturdays per year the math says that’s $600 per Saturday. $600 at $5 per stall is an average of 120 stalls per Saturday. “… if you factor in all the wet Saturdays, they average less than 50 markets per year which makes the average number of stalls even higher.

“Unlike Rotary our funds go 100 per cent back into a Blenheim based organisation.”

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Celebrating a decade at the Fox’s helm

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For Karen McLeod caring for the oldest merchant ship in the world is a labour of love.

Almost every visitor to the Picton-based ship has been greeted by Karen, who always ensures a warm welcome for all.

Now the self-confessed Fox fanatic is marking a special anniversary as she gets set to celebrate ten years in the job next month.

It is a privilege to be part of something so special, she says.

“I often say to people if you had told me I was going to be the manager of a maritime museum and be this passionate and enthusiastic about it I would not have believed you.

“I started off on reception, as manager for the Edwin Fox Society and I quickly realised what a secret heritage treasure we had here in Picton and went about ensuring more people heard about it.”

The visitor attraction is a popular draw for tourists and locals alike, with pre-pandemic visitor numbers reaching 13,000 a year.

Karen knows the history of the ship better than most and is dedicated to helping people understand why preservation of the ship is so vital.

“I believe the Edwin Fox is not only an important part New Zealand history but world history - from the tea and

Peg Moorhouse turned 105 years old on Saturday.

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Birthday joy for cultural treasure Edwin Fox Maritime Museum manager Karen McLeod will celebrate her 10th anniversary next month. File photo. beer trade between India and England, Convicts, immigrants, troop carrying, the list goes on...

“Becoming part of the Marlborough Heritage Trust was one of the best steps forward for the Edwin Fox which has helped secure it for future generations to enjoy.

“I have very much enjoyed the support working alongside Steve Austin, Jillian Trailing, Chris Brown and the Trust.

Over my ten years I have come across a lot of misinformation, and I have tried to change the minds of anyone that thought the ship was not worthy of saving.

“Slowly but surely, I have seen this attitude improve and encourage anyone that has their reservations to pop in

and see me.”

There have been many special moments on board the former convict ship that sailed between Britain and Australia, she says.

But choosing just one highlight is impossible.

“It is hard to pick a highlight from the 10 years, I have enjoyed seeing wedding parties make use of the ship for their photos.

“Meeting Neil Oliver from the BBC Coast Show was amazing, and this was a huge opportunity to get the Edwin Fox story around the world.

“Getting to know the passengers of the Edwin Fox through their descendants sharing their photos and stories has also been very special.”

Peg Moorhouse woke on Saturday and pulled open the curtains of her Sunshine Bay home.

She took a moment to admire the view she has loved for decades, smiling at the thought of the day ahead.

For the acclaimed weaver had much to celebrate, turning 105 years old.

And while she hasn’t smoked in decades or drink alcohol, the talented artist has no idea as to the secret of her longevity.

“I’m not quite sure how I’ve done it,” she says, “I never expected to still be here.”

Born in 1917 near Ashburton, Peg grew up in Christchurch with her cousin the painter and potter Margaret Anderson at Risingholme, a grand old house that was later gifted to the city.

The inaugural recipient of the Living Cultural Treasures award in 2012, Peg is modest about her success but still weaves most days.

“I just got up and got on with it, you can’t dwell on the bad times. I’ve had a full life and I’m grateful for it,” she says.

Peg’s original hand-woven hangings are showcased on her website pegmoorhouseweaver.co.nz.

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Tahryn Mason takes out Marlborough Young Vit Competition MATT BROWN

Sevens coaching legend Sir Gordon Tietjens, left, with Blues coach and MBC old boy Leon MacDonald. Photo: Supplied.

Rugby fundraiser a big winner

A long-awaited fundraising event for Marlborough Boys’ College Rugby Club has been hailed as a huge success.

After a few false starts thanks to Covid, A night with the knights was held at the college last week, bringing together some of New Zealand’s rugby greats.

Although the final figure raised is still to be revealed, some auction items went for more than $4000 Committee member Karen McLeod says more than 250 people attended the fundraiser.

“We know it was a hugely successful fundraiser, so thank you to all that

attended.

“The committee worked tirelessly to pull the event together but were quite amazed and humbled at the generosity and the diversity of our local business community (florists to crane hire) that donated to the auctions, bar and food, especially during these covid times, to help our rugby club.

“We want to publicly say a big thank you to all that helped with this fundraiser, which will enable us to continue to provide a quality experience for our local Marlborough young men to play rugby through the MBC RFC.”

Villa Maria’s Tahryn Mason has been announced Marlborough’s Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year.

A frosty but sunny start to last week’s competition saw the six contestants throw themselves into viticultural challenges such as trellising, pruning, machinery, budgeting, nutrition and Pest & Disease in a bid to win the coveted title.

Tahryn’s win at Giesen House on Thursday secured his spot at the national final in August, which will be held in Marlborough this year.

It’s not the first time Tahryn has competed at nationals, but it’s his first representing Marlborough.

He previously competed in the National Final in 2020 when he represented Auckland. Having moved to Marlborough a couple of year ago, he is delighted to now represent the region he now calls home.

It’s been a busy few months for

Zac Howell, Jess Marston, Tahryn Mason, Daniel Clearwater, Claudia Clark and Kris Godsall. Photo: Richard Briggs.

Tahryn as not only has he been studying hard for the competition, but he recently became a father for the first time, making his win feel even more special.

Congratulations also to Jess Marston from Giesen Wines who came second and to Daniel Clearwater from Constellation Brands who came third.

The other contestants, Zac Howell from Villa Maria, Claudia Clark from Constellation Brands and Kris Godsall from Whitehaven, all impressed the

judges with their knowledge, skills and positive, professional attitude throughout the day.

Tahryn won $1000 cash, an educational trip with Corteva and an AEG chainsaw. He will now be in with the chance of winning even greater prizes at the National Final. These include a Hyundai Kona for a year, an Ecotrellis travel grant, an educational visit to Australia with Corteva, Bahco electronic and golden secateurs, AEG power tools and cash.

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Māori rights stalwart dies JAMIE TAHANA RNZ

The late Marlborough iwi leader Richard Bradley is being commemorated as a brave and passionate Māori leader.

Bradley, of Rangitāne o Wairau, died last week.

He was the chief negotiator in the iwi's settlement process with the Crown, which concluded in 2014, and a key driver in upholding the history of the Wairau area.

Rangitāne o Wairau said Bradley, known as Uncle Richard, left a legacy for the iwi to grow, prosper and exert its mana.

"He will be remembered for his commitment to Rangitāne, his leadership and his passion for our whānau," it said in a statement.

"Uncle Richard has been staunch in his protection of Rangitāne mana and his contribution will continue to be felt for many decades to come." Bradley was one of several Te Tauihu iwi leaders who, in the late 1990s, took a claim to the courts to determine whether the foreshore and seabed was customary land.

He was also part of a group that oversaw the return of the remains of ancestors who were taken from the Wairau Bar and then held by the Canterbury Museum for 70 years.

In a statement, Marlborough District Mayor John Leggett said the community had lost a brave and passionate leader, who worked closely with him and the council.

"Richard conducted himself with style and class.

He had a wonderful sense of humour and used his people skills to great effect with everyone he worked with," Leggett said.

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What’s in a name?

It was a mouthful for the team at Marlborough Media to answer the phones with all four publications - Marlborough Weekly, Top South Farming, Marlborough App and Marlborough Magazine – it’s a lot to fit in.

So, it was only natural to find a snappier name for the region’s only locally owned media company – which is now known as TSM Marlborough.

What does that mean? TSM stands for Top South Media and that’s because our publications, created in our Blenheim office, go across the top of the South Island.

TSM Marlborough started as a company producing one magazine from a garage in Seddon, this&that. It is locally owned and operated – the only media company in the region that still is – and now employs nine exceptional professionals at its Blenheim office, with many more contractors that help provide content for its range of publications.

Today, TSM Marlborough publishes a weekly newspaper, a monthly lifestyle magazine, a monthly farming paper and a digital platform,

the Marlborough App, that features up-to-date news and information on the region.

Having a variety of publications means TSM Marlborough can find the perfect marketing solution for every local business, they won’t just shoe-horn you into a product that isn’t right for your business. It also means they have more platforms to share local stories about our wonderful region and are proud to employ more local journalists than any other community newspaper in Marlborough.

And to ensure our publications reach you, they’ve partnered with a local delivery company that values and employs over 30 locals to distribute more than 19,830 newspapers and 3,500 magazines to homes, businesses, and rural residences. In case you were wondering, that is more newspapers printed and distributed than any other in the region.

General manager of TSM Marlborough, Leigh Somerville, says the feedback from readers is consistently positive. “It’s such a great feeling for our team knowing that people really enjoy what

The talented Top South Media team at their Scott Street office. Photo: Sarah Brown. we make, and we’re humble enough to always be seeking feedback. Often, we get people popping into our office or calling us to say how much they enjoy reading our papers and magazines.

“We have a passionate team with over 150 years media, sales and marketing experience between us, including one of the best sports journalists in the country.

“We appreciate every reader and every business that

chooses us to help advertise their business. That support means we can continue to grow, thrive and better support our community through story telling.”

If you have a story that you’d like TSM Marlborough to report, email editor Matt Brown at matt@topsouthmedia.co.nz or, if you’re a business that would like to get in front of more Marlburians, simply email summa@topsouthmedia.co.nz.

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Bread tags buy wheelchairs for the poor JENNY NICHOLSON

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Marlborough District Council electoral officer Dean Heiford. Photo: Matt Brown.

2022 Election handbook released

FROM PAGE 1 "I'd hate for people to go to the expense of getting a lot of stuff done, and then having to change it or throw it away and start again.”

Like usual, titles such as “doctor”, “sir” and “dame” were barred from being used next to a candidate’s name on the voting paper or profile statement, but could be included in their profile text.

You could not stick election signs within 120 metres of a bridge, curve or intersection.

Signs were also barred from having more than six words, or 40 characters, if they were visible from state highways. And any sign adjacent to a highway must be signed off by Marlborough Roads. ignage could not imitate a voting document either, often a mistake made in the past, Heiford said.

Meanwhile, entirely new to the election handbook, was guidance for candidates who intended to run in Marlborough’s Māori ward (Māori Rohe Pōti).

A person did not have to be of Māori descent or be on the Māori electoral roll to stand for the ward. But only people enrolled in the Māori electoral roll could vote for the ward. Marlborough had 3570 people on the Māori electoral roll, according to the handbook.

The amount a candidate could spend on their campaign was based on the population of that ward, so people running for the Māori ward could spend the least, just $3500.

Candidates for the Marlborough Sounds, Wairau-Awatere and Blenheim wards could spend $7000, $14,000 and $20,000 respectively. People running for mayor could spend up to $30,000.

Candidates had to keep a track of their spending too, and file their return to the electoral officer within 55 days of election results, estimated to be no later than December 14.

Last election, two former council candidates were reported to police for not declaring what they spent on their election campaign by the deadline. Failure to declare expenses “without reasonable excuse” was an offence and could lead to a fine of up to $1000 under the Local Electoral Act. But the most important thing to consider, was to get your nomination in on time, Heiford said. “'Don’t leave it until the last minute. I know there are tactics in terms of seeing who else is running, and putting your name forward last in the piece, but if we don't get it in ... it just won’t be accepted,” he said.

And for the public, make sure you’re on the electoral roll, Heiford said.

“Make sure you participate in democracy and vote,” he said.

“Last election was under 50 per cent which we don’t like. But then, a bit of controversy you get a turnout, if everybody is sort of happy with the candidates and what's going on, you tend to get a low turnout.”

Candidate nominations open on July 15 and close on August 12. The election was earmarked for October 8.

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Locals saving plastic bread tags have contributed to the purchase of wheelchairs for the poor in South Africa, but that is coming to an end in September.

The scheme ends soon as plastic tags are replaced with cardboard, with the final day tags can be donated being 1 September 2022.

Bread Tags for Wheelchairs NZ Kelly Vollenhoven started the initiative when she re-

turned to New Zealand from South Africa.

People can take their bread tags to collection points throughout the country, and they are then sent to Kelly who sells them. The money raised has provided seven wheelchairs so far, and she has just sent through enough money for the purchase of a further 12 wheelchairs.

Kelly sold the tags to artists and farmers throughout New Zealand, with some going to Marlborough flower grower Lane Spence.

He uses the tags to record names of pollinated seeds as he breeds new lilies, daffodils and irises.

“I’m just a big hobby plant breeder,” Lanes says. “I’ve been hybriding for over 30

Sue Wilson with the latest breadtags she has collected for Breadtags for Wheelchairs. Photo: Supplied.

years, creating my own varieties.”

With 60-metre-long rows and thousands of each flower he needs a lot of bread tags.

Kelly says running the charity has been a lot of work, but ultimately, incredibly satisfying.

The gift of a wheelchair changes lives, giving the recipient the ability to move around. Over the three and a half years Bread Tags for Wheelchairs NZ has run, 2,400 kgs of bread tags have been collected.

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Tuesday 12 July 2022

Winter is the time for hellebores to shine Known as a Lenten or Winter Rose, these plants are irresistible to purchase in garden centres right now. Nicola has the scoop.

H

ellebores are a hardy perennial, easy to grow and care

for.

They will flower all through winter (July-Sept) when little else is awake and, in my opinion, are beautiful through all their stages – bud, full bloom or with their formed seed pods.

They like partial shade by preference, but will tolerate sun. They’ll also tolerate frost, snow and drought.

The foliage is a bright green in colour and forms a tidy clump.

They do benefit from a haircut or cut back in late autumn, as the previous year’s foliage can get very scrappy. If cutting back – I like to leave a a few centimetres of growth.

Flower colours range from white, yellow, apricot, green, purple, greys, pink and black.

Their flowers can be single, double or speckled and everything in between.

They are great on the south side of your house or planted under trees and in woodland areas. Go

for the mass planting look, as opposed to just one.

Beware when utilising seedlings, which can often be prolific. Note that Hellebores are promiscuous cross pollinators.

Put simply, you may not get the same colour or form as the parent plant.

Look out for the Hellebore niger “White Magic” It will look you right in the eye with its large pure white flowers with a green eye.

If fertilising Hellebores, ensure

what you use is low in nitrogen, otherwise you could end up with all foliage and no flowers.

Fertilise in summer or early autumn.

Snails and slugs like hellebores, so try a sprinkling of diatomaceous earth of slug pellets to get rid of them.

Hellebores do not take kindly to be chosen for the indoor vase they will wilt almost immediately.

For best results sear the ends off the cut stems with a flame as

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soon as picked or dunk the stems up to their necks in bucket of just boiled water after cutting them.

If you chose a hellebore with seed pods already formed, they will perform better in the vase with little or less preparation.

Alternatively, you could float an assortment of pretty flowers in a bowl, as I have done today.

Hellebores are pretty much the perfect plant – minus the perfume.

Look out for them this winter.

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Hire a volunteer, you won’t regret it Sounds Consulting health and safety consultant Amy Richards. Photo: Matt Brown.

Mental health first aid a first for region MATT BROWN

A new first aid programme looking to nip mental health issues in the bud is a first for the region.

Sounds Consulting health and safety guru Amy Richards is the first in the Top of the South to be accredited by Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa New Zealand.

And it’s costing New Zealand businesses about $1.65B each year, so upskilling staff to identify issues and offer the right type of health makes good sense, Amy says.

She says mental health first aid expands on standard first aid, offering help to people experiencing mental distress or in crisis.

“First aid is not just burns and broken bones – there’s mental health trauma as well,” Amy says.

“It extends the concept of first aid.”

She says depression, anxiety, psychosis and addictive substance abuse are the four main challenges in New Zealand, and her programme gives people the tools to have conversations and offer help.

“Mental health challenges are more common than people probably like to acknowledge,” she says.

“This is not aimed to turn people into a therapist but give them the knowledge to catch early warning signs.

“It’s also for anyone that wants to increase their literacy of the mental health space.”

“Being in a business is an important place. People spend a lot of time at work – often more than 40 hours.

“It’s about getting people that medical treatment, help. It makes that road to recovery that much easier.”

Amy says the internationally accredited programme is planned to be a regular course, provided through the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber of Commerce GM

As life begins to get a little more normal each week, it’s been so good to get events back into the Chamber calendar.

After months and months of cancelling or postponing events, now they’re going ahead, and we all have opportunities to begin to reconnect.

Talking to people via Zoom or the mobile has its place, but now we can get the real benefits of talking face to face.

So our first Business After 5 was held last Tuesday at the Fire Station, hosted by Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ). They did a wonderful job with interactive displays, Virtual Reality, a raging kitchen fire and loads of volunteers there to explain why they do it and what they and their employers get out of it. Their stories are amazing, and I wanted to tell a few of them and try to get across why more employers should give employing a volunteer Firefighter a go.

I spoke with a couple of employers to get their takes on how having an employee who might have to leg it from work at the sound of a claxon or a text message coming through, here’s what they said.

Amanda Johnson Managing Director of Spy Valley told me “We’re a family business and we personally have had reason to require first responders. Recently we’ve seen how difficult and confronting scenes can be for them, but these generous humans give of themselves freely to make our community safer and a

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Pete Coldwell.

File photo. better place to live. We as business owners or managers should be proud to recruit FENZ volunteers and I believe, owe it to support their commitment and generosity as socially responsible employers. We employ two volunteers, Ryan Anderson and Mark Hepworth, and they are calm and responsible with a sense of duty as well as first aid and fire response trained. They make us stronger and more resilient as a business.”

Hard to argue with the sentiments, I think.

Then I spoke to Lucan Orchard who works for Marlborough Roads and is a FENZ volunteer, he really appreciates his employers take on it, “It’s mostly just the fact that I have an employer that allows me to and fully supports me to be able to serve our community by leaving my place of work and often not knowing how long I will be gone for.”

On the other side of the coin Steve Murrin his boss gave me his viewpoint, “I just see it as something small that we can give back to the community. For communities to be

successful, and to keep people safe they need volunteers. It works both ways. We now have someone in the office with Advanced First Aid Skills. For Marlborough Roads it can sometimes be very useful by having someone on the ground at incidents.

It can give us intel , is the road closing, do we need to set up detours, what temporary traffic management do we need to call in. We’re happy to support FENZ by employing a volunteer.”

There you have it, we all know that when we need them, we really need them, to be there for our families, friends, schools and businesses.

So if you own or manage a business, please give some thought to employing a volunteer at FENZ, for both the community and for the benefits you’ll get as a business.

I want to give the final word to Amanda who added “It should be on our recruitment questions - because it shows depth of character and care in these special humans. To me it’s an advantage and a quality hire – I hope other businesses feel it is too.”

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Final fling awaits Blues PETER JONES

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The 2022 Tasman Trophy final will be staged at Lansdowne Park on Saturday after Central and Kahurangi earned the right to compete for the top prize in Tasman premier rugby.

Both sides ground out semi-final wins, the Blues seeing off defending champs Marist 26-22 at Lansdowne Park while Kahurangi battled past a gritty Renwick outfit 29-20 in Riwaka.

Top qualifier Central have been in imperious form of late but certainly did not have things their own way on Saturday.

The home side, playing into a stiff nor’westerly breeze, scored in the first few minutes, but then had to dig deep as Marist muscled up and laid siege to Central’s line.

Although they kept their line intact, the Blues conceded a string of penalties, with Marist goalkicker Sam Briggs landing five kicks at goal in the first spell.

The Blues rarely made their way into Marist’s 22, but when they did they made their opponents’ pay, player/coach Quentin MacDonald scoring from a wayward lineout throw, then skipper Braden Stewart crashing over from a lineout drive.

Consequently, the Blues went to the halftime break with a 19-15 lead, well against the run of play.

Now with a dying wind at their backs, Central quickly pushed out to 26-15, MacDonald on the back of an unstoppable lineout drive, but then had to withstand a late push from the visitors.

A converted try to first five Briggs, who scored all Marist’s points, closed the gap to four points and left the outcome in the balance until the final whistle.

The match ended with Marist hot on attack, going to their favoured lineout drive option.

However, the home side gambled on cutting off Marist’s lineout throw, hoisting lock Jack Powell, who claimed possession to deny the visitors a chance to defend their title next week.

Powell’s heroics through were only part of a gutsy defensive effort by the Blues who, several times in the first half especially, turned over ball on their own goal-line when a Marist try looked inevitable.

Central’s forwards again stood up when needed. Front rowers Jeremy Foley, Quentin and Jesse MacDonald, locks Powell and Matt McCormick, loosies Braden Stewart, Ollie Lawson and Peni Fihaki, plus replacement Vernon Fredericks, took the fight to their bigger rivals. Behind the scrum Mitch Smith and Nigel Satherley, plus wingers Timoci Tavatavanawai and Lani Fihaki, caught the eye.

Showing out for Marist, who put up a spirited defence of their title, were Briggs, who produced some prodigious punts, halfback Cleve Barrell, lock Caleb Havili, hooker Leopino Maupese and winger Lote Saulekaleka.

Central skipper Stewart said his side knew they were in for a tight tussle but had confidence they could get the job done.

“We had been building self-belief

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Central prop Jesse MacDonald takes on the Marist defence at Lansdowne Park on Saturday.

Photo: Peter Jones. all week, plus we had beaten them once before, so that helped us prepare. We just knew we would have to dig in for the whole 80 [minutes].

“That was the toughest game we have had this season, the body is a bit battered, but [today’s game] was perfect preparation for another tough match next week … the job’s not finished.”

Stewart was mindful of the fact that next week’s opponents are the only side to lower the Blues’ colours this season.

“Rangi is the only team to beat us this year so it will be nice to get them over the hill and try to go one better … that would be a fairy-tale finish I guess.”

RENWICK GO CLOSE

Meanwhile on a muddy and damp Riwaka ground, Renwick battled gallantly against the home side.

Kahurangi scored two converted tries in the first half, while first five Alex Barnsley landed two penalties for the Green Machine, leaving the visitors trailing 14-6 at halftime.

Kahurangi stretched out to 17-6 with another penalty before a close range try to Renwick, and subsequent conversion, closed the gap to 17-13, thrusting the visitors back into the match.

However, it was the home side who finished stronger, taking advantage of Renwick errors and defensive lapses to score twice and increase their lead to 29-13.

A last-minute converted try to winger Falaula Fotu Moala summed up the Renwick effort, and the never-say-die attitude that has marked their season.

Standing out for the Green Machine was lock Jaydn Holdaway and halfback Ben Finau, plus loosies Josh Holdaway, William MacKenzie and Kurt Schollum.

Despite the result, player/coach Ti’i Paulo was a proud man, saluting the effort and resilience of his side throughout the season.

“We just didn’t take our opportunities in the first half today … we had probably three good chances to score and couldn’t take them.

If we had converted our opportunities, I think that might have

changed the momentum of the match.”

Having played both finalists twice this season Paulo is well placed to make a call on a possible outcome of next week’s decider and plumps for Central.

“I’m backing Central because they are at home, plus they have got some key players in top form at the moment,” he added.

TASMAN TROPHY SEMIFINAL SCORES:

Central 26 (Nigel Satherley, Braden Stewart, Quentin MacDonald 2 tries, Mitch Smith 3 con) Marist 22 (Sam Briggs try, 5 pen, con). HT: 19-15 Central.

Kahurangi 29 (Luca Inch, Christian Kelly 2, Ben Johnston tries, Johnstone 2 con, pen, Stein Schreiber con) Renwick 20 (George Tuineau, Falaula Fotu Moala tries, Alex Barnsley 2 con, 2 pen). HT: 14-6 Kahurangi.

In Saturday’s division two rugby, Waitohi downed Pelorus 3830, Central beat Moutere 46-17, Awatere overcame Renwick 31-7 and MBC Old Boys got the better of Harlequins 40-12.

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Rangers rule OK PETER JONES

Rangers Falcons’ player Brooklyn Bartlett slides the ball into the Blenheim Valley Snipers’ goal during their 15th-17th grade game at the Polo Park on Saturday morning. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Call Care Trojans are the Marlborough division one round two champions after a goalless draw with Central Buccaneers on Saturday, claiming the title on points differential after both sides finished unbeaten.

The leading teams met at Rewi Murray Polo Park in what became a war of attrition. Buccaneers began well, hitting the post and being foiled by Trojans keeper Graeme Steel in the early stages, before Trojans regrouped and began to take control in midfield.

Despite this they were unable to break the stalemate.

In the other match played, Rang-

ers Development and BV Masters drew 1-1. Central Wolves won the third division one match by default over Call Care Hotspurs.

Rangers Masters added the division two round two title to their trophy cabinet with an 8-2 win over Call Care Spartans, three first half goals to Sam Pearson setting the tone, while Rangers Clubs of Marlborough beat Central Privateers 3-0.

Picton Young Guns won the division three crown, beating Call care Red 8-4, while Picton Crow Tavern won by default over Call Care Youth.

Next up for the senior sides is a tournament-style format with eight teams contesting division one and six doing battle in division two (based off placings from the last round).

Division one will be split into two four-team pools, who will have three games then play-off for final placings (eg. Pool A 1st v Pool B 1st, for 1st & 2nd place).

Division two will be set up in a similar fashion, but with a bye round. The season will then conclude with the regular Knockout Cup competition.

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We put some brilliant plays together. After all, you can only play what is in front of you and hey, you still have to play well to score 11 goals.”

Next weekend Rangers head for Nelson to take on FC Nelson Karenni, all of their remaining three games now becoming must-win fixtures if the local lads are to go a step further than last season and again lift the Nelson division one crown.

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Rangers AFC kept themselves firmly in the mix for Nelson division one honours with a comprehensive win over closest rivals Nelson Suburbs at A&P Park on Saturday.

The home side handed Suburbs their first defeat of the season, prevailing 11-0 in what turned into something of cakewalk for the locals.

Suburbs travelled over the hill without several of their leading players, who had been recruited to the club’s Mainland League squad which was playing a Chatham Cup game in Dunedin, and consequently fielded what Rangers’ manager Wolfie Waechter described as “quite a youthful team”.

However, Rangers showed no mercy, going four goals up after just 12 minutes, then racing to an 8-0 lead at the halftime break.

“We were primed and ready for this game,” said Wolfie. “It was a must-win for us. We were a little too fast and physical for them at the beginning, everything went our way and everything we touched ended up in goal.”

Top scorer for Rangers was skilful young striker Louie Poletti, who found the back of the net on four occasions in the first spell. Carl Connor-McClean and Jack Morris scored a brace each, with Harrison Pine, plus player-of-the-day Bjorn and Sverre Waechter adding the others.

While Suburbs were obviously below full strength, Wolfie said Rangers were in impressive form.

“I am rapt with the performance.

MBC fullback Cohen Stewart on the burst. Photo: Peter Jones.

MBC too good for Christ’s College PETER JONES The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV returned to the winner’s circle on Saturday, claiming a 2913 win over the visiting Christ’s College First XV at the Renwick Domain.

MBC have struggled of late but produced a full 70-minute effort against the visitors, picking up their fourth try, and precious bonus point, in the final minute to seal the deal.

The first half was tight, a counter-attacking try to centre Cooper Roberts, plus conversion and penalty from Hugh Robinson allowing the home side a narrow 10-6 advantage at oranges.

With the breeze at their back, and Robinson exploiting that advantage, MBC dominated the early stages of the second spell.

Robinson snatched an intercep-

tion, then midfielder Jake Pacey crashed over to push MBC 22-6 ahead midway through the spell. Christ’s came back with a converted try but prop Johnny Vakaloa had the final say, diving over untouched after being given an overlap on the left.

MBC’s best were hard-working prop Cam Woodley, lock Watson Tahavalu, flanker Will Flynn and Robinson, plus outside backs Cohen Stewart and Tim Petrie.

Next week MBC, who are clinging to eighth position on the table, travel across the hill to play bottom-placed Waimea Combined.

Scores: MBC 29 (Cooper Roberts, Jake Pacey, Hugh Robinson, Johnny Vakaloa tries, Robinson pen, 3 con) Christ’s College 13 (Frankie Meates try, Callum Summerfield 2 pen, con). HT: 10-6 MBC.

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Entertaining netball on show PETER JONES

Marlborough’s premier netballers headed into a two-week mid-winter break with three entertaining encounters at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday evening.

With no points up for grabs in this, the third round of four, the four regular premier teams tinkered with their line-ups while the two invitation sides brought in new personnel to boost their ranks.

The evening’s first match was a Pelorus club derby. Their premier side took on an invitation side drawn from the club’s lower grade teams and, for the first 15 minutes, they were embroiled in a tight tussle. Led around the court by the experienced trio of Laura Murphy, Kelsie Fitzpatrick and Anna Thomas, the Invitation side held their own and trailed by just one goal at the first quarter break.

However, that merely signalled a flexing of their muscles by the premier crew, led by outstanding

goal shooter Paige Lovell who landed a staggering 61 goals from 73 attempts, and the ever-reliable Jordan Peipi.

They took out the next three quarters by double-digit margins to run away with the match 7835, their well-honed combinations and premier fitness giving them a decided edge as the match wore on.

The second match of the evening saw Marlborough Girls’ College take on the Marlborough Mixed side who fielded a vastly-different line-up to that which contested the first round.

The Mixed side came out on top of this one, which was close throughout, 49-40. The invitation side led by just a single goal at the three-quarter mark but iced the win with a 15-7 final quarter.

Luke Richardson and Shiloh Walsh were a reliable source of goals for the victors, while Nick Rayner and Johnny Joseph showed their experience at the defensive end.

Midcourter Delyth James-Sitters,

at stake, leading into semi-finals and finals day on Saturday, September 3.

MGC defender Izzy Tupouto’a does her best to put Marlborough Mixed shooter Shiloh Walsh off his goal attempt. Photo: Peter Jones. plus defenders Isabella Tupouto’a and Liv Matthews impressed for MGC, who were stricken by illness.

Premier regulars Harlequins and Tokomaru met in the night’s final match, which was won 65-51 by Quins.

Toko will rue a slow start which left them trailing by 10 after the first quarter. With opposition shooters Lauren Murray and Kelsee Hamilton in fine form under the hoop, a plethora of possession was quickly turned into points.

Bridget Gane and Simone Pedersen dominated proceedings in midcourt while Olivia Robinson, Michelle Pather and Mackenzie Baird took care of the defensive

duties.

However, Toko fought their way back, winning the second stanza 17-15, on the back of some strong defensive work by Geneva Hoggard and Hannah Dickson and accurate shooting from Gemma Hika and Ricci Higgins.

The third quarter was drawn 13-13 before Quins kicked clear again, taking out the final stanza by six to clinch a comprehensive victory over a side which is improving weekly.

The premier sides now take a two-week break, before resuming Tuesday competition on July 26.

After that the fourth round will be contested by the four premier sides, with competition points

SCORES: Pelorus Edridge Contracting 78 (Paige Lovell 61/73; Liv Pinkerton 2/6; Lesieli Taufa 15/22) Pelorus Grade One Mixed 35 (Zoe Jordaan 14/26; Mahina Henry-Campbell 11/12; Laura Murphy 10/19). Quarter scores (winning team first): 12-11, 20-9, 22-10, 24-5.

Harlequins New World 65 (Lauren Murray 33/48; Kelsee Hamilton 16/20; Simone Pedersen 16/23) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch 51 (Gemma Hika 33/41; Ricci Higgins 18/24). Quarter scores (winning team first): 20-10, 1517, 13-13, 17-11.

Marlborough Mixed Luke’s Team 49 (Shiloh Walsh 22/31; Luke Richardson 27/34) Marlborough Girls’ College King Salmon 40 (Fiaalii Solomona 30/41; Zoe Scaife 7/11, Hazel Glover 3/5).

Quarter scores (winning team first): 13-11, 9-11, 12-11, 15-7.

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Indoor bowlers pipped in Lemon Shield contest PETER JONES The Marlborough indoor bowls team finished a close second, one point behind Golden Bay/Motueka, in their defence of the Lemon Shield which they won last year in Nelson.

The event was contested over six rounds on Saturday at Simcox Stadium.

Marlborough and Golden Bay/ Motueka were level at 12 games apiece after three rounds before the eventual victors pulled ahead in the fourth round, then went on to win narrowly, 23 games to 22.

The other teams taking part included Buller/Westland, who ended on 15 points, and Nelson, who finished on 12.

The Marlborough team of Steven Grant, Tony Jones, Daniel Henson and Lauren Murray ended as the best team in the tournament, retaining the Warnes Trophy for Marlborough, scoring five wins and 71 points to head off Nigel Warnes’ Golden Bay team on five wins and 70 points.

On Sunday the year 1-5 Singles

and Pairs zone final events were held with five qualifiers in the singles including Lauren Murray from Rapaura. The final was won by Daniel Watson (Wakapuaka) who beat Nelson’s Freddie Persico 9 -5.

Five teams then played a round robin in the pairs event with Daniel Watson and Rodger Eggeling beating Nelson compatriots Andrew Fleming and Marie Granger 10-8.

Meanwhile, the Marlborough selectors have named their rep teams to play in the A.S. Paterson trophy event in Blenheim next weekend. They are Lois Randall, Steven Grant, Julian Adams and Natasha Neal; Tony Hitchcock, Glen Hurcomb, Tony Jones and Daniel Henson. This event will also be played at Simcox Stadium, starting on Friday night, through to Sunday lunchtime.

This event is always hotly contested and includes all the Lemon Shield regions as well as teams from Canterbury and Ashburton with the winner going on to play for the NZIB Welch Trophy in September.

Spectators and markers are welcome.

Simcox Stadium was a busy place on Saturday as the Lemon Shield regional sides got down to business. Photo: Supplied.

The Marlborough under-52kg side after their final training session. Photo: Peter Jones.

Young Devils target shield PETER JONES One hundred trialists have been narrowed down to just 20 players who have been selected to represent Marlborough at the annual under-52kg Seddon Shields rugby tournament, which began in Greymouth yesterday.

The event, widely-acknowledged as the country’s longest-running rugby tournament, started on Monday, with the Marlborough side drawing a bye on day one. From there they face a full-on schedule, playing Buller on Tuesday, home side West Coast on Wednesday, Golden Bay Motueka on Thursday and arch-rivals Nelson on Friday, July 15.

The Marlborough contingent come from nine different schools and include two players from Kaikoura, one from St Joseph’s Primary School and the other from Kaikoura High School.

Team coach Paddy Dowling was thrilled with the number of

trialists and the skills on display in the trial.

“It was great to see loads of willing players wanting to be a part of Marlborough rugby history,” he said.

“We have the same coaching and management team this year which adds to the knowledge of what to expect and how to prepare the team for the tournament.

“We also have seven players returning for a second year which has helped stability and set the high standards needed to compete in the tournament this year.”

Last year Marlborough shared the overall tournament honours with Nelson.

The Marlborough team is: Ahurei Devon-James (Bohally Intermediate), Oliver Cody (Bohally Intermediate), Fionn Heagney (Bohally Intermediate), Viliami Manoa (Bohally Intermediate), Jono Planthaber (Fairhall Primary School), Sam Johnston (Kaikoura High School), Zephur Dolli-

more (Redwoodtown Primary School), Kymani Tikotiko-Lal (Renwick Primary School), Lukas Dowling (St Mary’s Primary School), James Litchfield (Seddon Primary School), Tyrone Langi (Bohally Intermediate School), Connor Claridge (St Joseph’s Primary School, Kaikoura), Liam Cohen (Bohally Intermediate School), Cooper Paulo (Bohally Intermediate School), Izac McLeod (Bohally Intermediate School), Josh Harris (Bohally Intermediate School), Jack Wickens (Redwoodtown Primary School), Zavier McDonald (Queen Charlotte College), Jade Joseph (Bohally Intermediate School), Louis Hickman (Ward Primary School). Coaches Paddy Dowling and Glenn Blackmore.

Manager Kieran Hickman.

Cooper Paulo, Josh Harris, Lukas Dowling, Viliami Manoa, Tyrone Langi, James Litchfield and Ahurei Devon-James are the players returning from the previous year’s tournament, which was staged in Westport.

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Dancing, drama, love, betrayal— and a little rebellion Ladies, it’s time to don the lippy, get your maracas out and start shakin’, Dirty Dancing is hitting the big screen at Event Cinemas on August 10, as part of Redwoodtown Primary Schools Parent Group ‘Ladies Night’ 2022 fundraiser. Decided by a social media poll, Fundraising Coordinator Stephen Wareham says the iconic movie with its 80’s soundtrack and forbidden love story won in a landslide victory against its other contenders.

“After covid halting our last attempt at a movie night, we decided that now is the time to get things going again. We thought ‘Ladies Night’ was a winner, a chance for women to get out, have a laugh, and have a night off from the kids. We decided to go for a classic and created an online poll, and Dirty Dancing won. There’s something about that movie, with Patrick Swayze, the dancing, the iconic lift scene, and the one-liners that really appeals.”

All of the group’s hard work is now paying off with the event proving to be extremely popular. “The sold-out show will have 400 ladies attending and enjoying an amazing night out!” Stephen remains tight-lipped about the epic prizes up for grabs and the chance to win one of ten intriguing Golden Tickets on the night. Thanks to the generosity of their amazing sponsors, a fabulous night is sure to be had with tickets including a glass of wine and a complimentary goody bag upon arrival.

All proceeds will be donated to Redwoodtown Primary School, contributing to the purchase of new playground equipment and supplies to help with the school’s Matariki celebration. In 2019 the Parent Group opted to enhance

one of the school’s great assets culminating in a hugely successful fundraiser. “Around 175 schools across New Zealand have had to rip their pools out over the past few years.

We didn’t want to do that, we wanted to keep ours and chose to have heat pumps installed for the pool instead.

Now it runs at a constant 27 degrees, ensuring longer usage throughout the year, doubling our swimming season!”

With around 300 families attending Redwoodtown Primary, which caters to students from Year 1 to 8, roughly twenty of those belong to the Parent Group. “We have a wonderful core group of parents and caregivers who help Redwoodtown school in lots of ways. They offer their time, ideas, voice and support to our school.” Always on the lookout for new recruits, The Parent Group encourage and welcome any new additions to the fold. “We would love for more Redwoodtown parents to join the group. We are always looking for people to put their hands up and offer support in a variety of ways and appreciate any help people can give. As a group, we have a lot of fun, and our motto is ‘work smarter, not harder.”

If you are interested, please drop a note into the office or get in touch with the team via email: office@redwoodtown. school.nz

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Loved father of Aaron and Melissa Tapp. Beloved son of Murray and Pat Tapp, loved brother and brother in law of Wendy and Tim Latter, John and Maggie Tapp, Lynette Lawrie, Teresa and Paul Montgomery and Evelyn and Gavin McLean and much loved Uncle.

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