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Lessons learned from their only loss of a stellar season propelled Central to Tasman Trophy success on Saturday. The Blues became just the second Marlborough-based side to claim the prestigious silverware with a clinical 33-7 victory over Kahurangi in the final at a sun-drenched Lansdowne Park. The Blues qualified top for the playoffs and made the most of hometown advantage. Cheered on by a parochial 1000-strong crowd, they emphatically underlined their claim to be called the top club side in the

Marlborough mayor John Leggett has confirmed he will not be seeking a third-term at the upcoming local election, Tasman region. and has nominated deputy Victory over Kahurangi gave the mayor Nadine Taylor instead. Blues a full set of Tasman Trophy In a statement on Monday, club scalps, their only reversal this Leggett said he was placing year coming at the hands of the Rihis “full support” behind waka-based crew in round two. Taylor and was “delighted” to However, as player/coach Quenhave nominated her. tin MacDonald explained, Central “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed servlearnt from that slip-up and set ing my community through about ensuring it did not happen my time on council over the again, describing the 33-22 loss in past 12 years and strengthenMay as “a turning point” in a memoing council’s engagement with rable Blues’ season. its community,” Leggett said. “That loss set the benchmark, be“My partner Anne has been cause we knew from there we just incredibly supportive and achad to get better,” he said. knowledges the privilege of “We Allow weren’t wewith should us towhere help you that. representing our community Come in for an afternoon of pampering. alongside me.” READ MORE ON PAGE 22

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Leggett, who served two terms as mayor, said he was proud to have led a cohesive team of councillors with “balanced Thedebate in discussion and open [the] council chambers”. “We have faced a number of challenges over the past six years which have added a layer to council day-to-day business – including the Kaikōura earthquake just after the 2016 election, flood events, closed borders in 2020, and occupation of council reserves by protestors,” he said. “We have responded throughout with clear planning and direction. I am proud to have played my part.” He said Central Government had a number of reforms under way which directly affect the future of local Government, notably Three Waters

and resource management. “We have been actively involved in this process and I will continue to advocate for the best possible outcome for Marlborough,” he said. “The role of mayor is time-intensive, and I’m looking forward to spending more time with Anne and our family. My children are all currently living in the northern hemisphere, and we are looking forward to visiting them.” But Leggett said his work was not done yet, and he would continue to devote his energy to serving the region for the remainder of this term. “My announcement is easier in the knowledge that Nadine is standing for the mayoralty,” he said.

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A man who threatened to cut off a policeman's head when his request for a cigarette lighter was refused has gone to prison for month. Karl Jacob Holland had already smashed the glass front of a Picton cafe and then set fire to rubbish in Blenheim, in a bid to go to prison where he could get "three hot meals, watch TV and work out". His behaviour was described by a judge as "unnecessary and bizarre" and that he had basically made a nuisance of himself. Holland admitted charges in the Blenheim District Court today of wilful damage, disorderly behaviour and speaking threaten-

ingly - a charge reduced from one of threatening to kill, after events which began in Picton on July 3. Holland was walking through the township that night when he smashed his head against the window of the Seabreeze Cafe, shattering the glass which then fell into the cafe. He continued walked through Picton, punching windows as he went. When spoken to by police he told them he wanted to go back to prison because that's where he "felt at home". The next night Holland was in Blenheim, when he gathered rubbish onto the street and lit it. Police arrived first and put out the fire, before the fire service turned up to check it was out. Holland was then taken into

custody, and when he asked for a cigarette lighter, he told the attending constable he would "cut off his head" if he didn't oblige. Duty lawyer Kent Arnott said it was a sad situation and that Holland acknowledged he had been drinking, and things had "just got too much for him". Judge Jo Rielly said despite assurances that Holland "felt better" after two weeks in custody, which had allowed him time to

dry out, the probation report showed compliance with an existing rehabilitation sentence was unsatisfactory. "You have gone on to commit these offences and make an absolute nuisance of yourself," Judge Rielly told Holland, adding that she hoped he was as committed to improvement as he said he was. She sentenced him to a month is prison and ordered him to pay $2500 reparation for damage to the cafe window. Holland was also encouraged to re-engage with his sentence of intensive supervision once released.

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Nadine Taylor looks to lead FROM PAGE 1 “She has excelled as deputy mayor and as chair of the assets and services committee – both exceptionally demanding roles – and I have complete faith in her ability to lead Marlborough as the region’s next mayor.” Taylor said she was delighted to announce her campaign. “As our community continues to recover from the economic and social impacts of Covid-19, and now faces higher costs of living and continued impacts of climate change, it’s more important than ever to have consistent, considered and experienced leadership to help progress the region forward,” she said. She said her “experience” as deputy mayor and chairwoman of the assets and services committee had been exceptionally rewarding, and she had enjoyed working alongside Mayor Leggett in leading a cohesive team of councillors over this past term. “I’m excited at the opportunity to champion our region as its

Nadine Taylor being sworn in as deputy mayor by Mayor John Leggett in 2019. File photo. next mayor with pride, positivity and vision, continuing to lead our region as it evolves into the future,” she said. “With current projects including the Picton ferry precinct, major schools rebuild, new Blenheim library and gallery, and important environmental catchment care and repair work, we have some immensely positive developments to look forward to.” She said there were some “big

issues” in the region that need addressing. “Revitalising the Blenheim and Picton CBDs, stepping up our regional response to climate change, strengthening the resilience of our core industries and social infrastructure, and protecting Marlborough’s interests in the face of Central Government reforms, are but a few,” she said. “As mayor I will work hard for

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NewsInBrief COUNCIL APPOINT KAIHAUTŪ A new, ground-breaking role designed to aid partnerships with iwi and promote collaborative and positive engagement with Māori has been established at council. Hara Adams has taken the position of Kaihautū, manager of Māori partnerships. Hara, of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Muaūpoko, Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāti Toa Rangitira and Ngāi Tahu descent, will provide strategic advice and guidance on iwi engagement and Māori cultural matters. She will also support Māori in decision making and help council, councillors and staff work in partnership with iwi. WACOS TO FEATURE AT CLASSIC FIGHTERS In a first for Yealands Classic Fighters, five Waco Biplanes, representing potentially the largest gathering of this iconic brand ever assembled in Australasia, will be on the flight line at Omaka this coming Easter. Newly appointed Classic Fighters Airshow Director Gavin Conroy says, “Since Classic Fighters started in 2001, we have never seen a Waco display at Omaka. Each of these machines is a work of art, so to have five in 2023 will be quite a spectacle”.

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Helping to ease the stress during tough covid times AMY RUSS ‘Kia Manaaki ai te iwi’ - Let the people be cared for – has long been the ethos of Kaupapa Maori Social Service provider, Maataa Waka Ki te Tau Ihu Trust. Supporting whānau living in Marlborough, Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust was formed in 1990 with a vision to enhance the cultural and social wellbeing of its community. Now able to offer a wide range of services through its organisation, the experienced and committed team, work in strong partnership with the district and both government and non-government organisations, Iwi, and Māori Providers to help families through tough times. One of their key initiatives is the ability to provide support and resources for whānau who have been impacted by covid. Seeing widespread issues across the region, the team at Maataa Waka are keen to spread the word about the role they are able to play in the community.

Whānau Tūhono, Community Connectors, Fionna Hughes and Raumahi Rogers are driving the covid initiatives and say, “our prime goal is to support those in the community that are really struggling due to covid. “Our resources work in two parts – the first is in emergency response, as in providing immediate help for people who are isolating, whether it be a family or a sole person in need. “The second part is helping to ease the long-term effects of covid – people and families that have been impacted by job-loss and covid-related anxiety.” The team are able to coordinate the collection of groceries, kai, medication, items for schoolwork and devices, home care and self-hygiene care packs to those in covid isolation. With rising living costs and winter settling in, people who are in isolation or have been impacted by Covid may be struggling to provide the basics for their whānau, Maataa Waka are here to help ease the pressure.

Maataa Waka Whānau Tūhono Community Connectors, Raumati Rodgers and Fionna Hughes. Photo: Supplied. “We don’t want to see people having to choose whether to keep the home warm or to buy food for the family. “We want whānau to know that they are not alone, and we are here to help.”

Seeing a rising issue, especially with the health and mental well-being of the elderly, youth and those that live remotely, Fionna and Raumati are keen to connect with anyone that is feeling hardship due to covid.

“Some people are feeling really stuck. We can offer support in many ways, whether that be in the form of financial mentoring, access to resources, retraining, embracing new opportunities or taking the next step. “Maataa Waka have helped over 150 families and 380 individuals in the region and we want to help more. “We have had people in tears of gratification just knowing that someone cared and was there for them. We feel very blessed to be able to support these people and really make a difference. “We are a helping hand for those in need. We can’t solve all the problems, but we can help give peace of mind and some contact with outside world.” Accessing community Covid support can be made in several ways. By calling Maataa Waka on 0800 6282 9252, calling the MSD Covid assistance line on 0800 512 337 or via the following link: www.workandincome.govt.nz/ covid-19/self-isolation-forms/ ask-community-support.

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Should you care about your staff’s financial wellbeing? A workforce that is financially capable in their personal lives are more likely to take interest in the business – the finances, budgets and profit and loss statements – of your organisation. Opinion DR PUSHPA WOOD NZ Financial Education and Research Centre Employers reading this article, if you are not convinced that you should be concerned about the financial wellbeing of your staff, it’s time to consider a well-accepted view around the world - personal financial wellbeing and organisational performance are connected. Consider some sobering stats from Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission to bring it home: 46% of employees worry about their finances. 83% of employers say money problems interfere with produc-

tivity. 20hrs a month lost to sorting personal finance worries. 58% of employers report “financial illness” drives absenteeism. At the same time, some 72% of organisations believe that their employee financial education improvement will benefit them and their company. It makes business sense to have employees with sufficient literacy, numeracy and financial capability skills. People spend a significant proportion of their waking hours in their place of work, and it’s been estimated (as stated above) that up 20 hours per month is lost to financial worries and researching personal financial issues. The “2022 SmartDollar Employee Benefits Study from Ramsey Solutions,” based on a survey of 3,090 full-time employees with

Dynata, found that more than half of employees feel they can’t get ahead financially. A similar percentage worry about their finances daily, and about 70% are living pay cheque to pay cheque according to Ramsey Solutions.h The Massey University NZ FinEd Centre’s Longitudinal Study has found that young Kiwis still lack educational opportunities to help them develop sound personal financial management skills. As a result the centre, developed the Money Smarts @Work course. The centre recognised the importance of a financially capable workforce and so they developed a short, flexible, self-paced financial capability online course ideally suited to the time demands of those busy in everyday trades and professions. The course makes learning the

Dr Pushpa Wood ONZM, Director, NZ Financial Education and Research Centre. basics of financial capability, affordable and easily accessible to those who would not otherwise have had access to education about managing their personal finances. The course also introduces some of the principles, tools and techniques necessary for personal financial management. There are several looming factors that make it increasingly urgent to lift the financial capability levels of the Kiwi workforce, one that is ageing and where many have little to no retirement planning. There is also a growing reliance on borrowing, rather than saving, and we currently have easy access to loans.

With negative stigmas no longer prominently attached to ‘borrowing’, financial product and service providers have become increasingly clever with their marketing. This provides even more of a reason to ensure people have the skills and tools to improve their own knowledge in managing their personal finances and their own financial health to take charge of their money. To learn more about the Money Smarts @ Work course or any other online Fin-Ed Centre courses visit www.fin-ed.massey.ac.nz, call +64 4 979 3560 or email Dr Pushpa Wood on P.Wood@massey.ac.nz

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That’s Blenheim to Timaru: Last year’s flood in Marlborough destroyed 460km of road MAIA HART

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Just before the storm ripped through Marlborough last week, emergency works on the Wairau River were rushed through. Because, you know, of last year. It held, thankfully, but Tuesday’s rain had nothing on last year’s July flood event, which damaged 460 kilometres of road; that’s Blenheim to Timaru. It had become the second-largest local road recovery project in New Zealand, after the Christchurch Earthquake. Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin said the scale of damage from last year’s event was “unprecedented”. So far, “160,000 hours” had been spent repairing Marlborough’s roads, Murrin said. All roads made unpassable by the storm were now open to at least controlled access, and “80 per cent of the 1600 faults have been repaired”, he said. Council rivers engineer Geoff Dick on Thursday presented an update to councillors on the Wairau River flood recovery and said all emergency repairs, stop banks, and damaged flood gates

had been repaired. “We are reasonably comfortable we are on track with the repair schedule that was approved last November, and we are working around constraints we’ve had with the quarries,” Dick said. He said he was yet to calculate the total cost of the work – estimated to cost $11.2m in November last year. “My gut instinct is that we’re probably a little bit over the estimates that we provided, and once that’s done, we will make our claim to insurers,” he said. He said prior to Tuesday’s storm, he “expedited” two jobs along the Wairau River. “Typically what happens after a flood like we’ve just had [last year], is we get a half meander shift. What that means is it comes off the heavy rock lines we’ve got, and it will find all the weak ones in between. “That has just started, so we had to do a couple of emergency works just before the storm we had on Tuesday.” Dick updated councillors on Tuesday’s heavy rain event. “Tuesday was a classic easterly, south-easterly storm, so it was the lower plains,” he said.

the cause of this in the coming days using a camera, Dick said. “That piece of storm water structure is quite important because it comes under two houses,” he said. “We really can’t afford to have any failure, but luckily all the damage seems like it’s down in the reserve rather than the road.” And in Renwick, Dick said they had “problems” with School Creek. “If you drive up SH63, behind Renwick, all the land up towards the Omaka River, all runs off in a north-easterly direction towards Renwick,” he said. “So SH63 has got to act as a cutoff, where we shed the excess water that can’t go through School Creek, down to the Omaka River. There was a diversion put in about 1990, about 30 years ago. “The storm on Tuesday outflanked the upstream end of the diversion and went into the old School Creek channel that’s now got houses [near]. So we ended up with, probably, three or four houses that ended up with water through the flooring.” Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air.

A year on from the July flood event last year, most major works along the Wairau River are complete. Photo: Marlborough District Council/Supplied. “If you look at the rain gauge at the council building, over a 12hour period it was about a one in 20-year event.” The total volume of rain measured in central Blenheim over those 12 hours was about 70 millimetres. In Ward, it was about 110mm. Dick said weather modelling was fairly accurate, but the total rainfall ended up on the “lower end” of what was forecast. And, while the council received some phone calls about the Tay-

lor River, there was “never a concern” there, he said. “So it was a significant storm, but not massive,” he said. In David St, tree roots blocked the storm water system. “That’s part of that whole Cameron’s Creek catchment that’s going to be upgraded for storm water and to allow for housing,” he said. Similarly, in Fyffe St, at the top of Redwood St near the Wither Hills, there had been some sort of blockage in storm water piping. The council would look to find

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Bush medicine empowering for Averil JENNY NICHOLSON Averil Drake’s interest in using plants as medicine and food has grown since she and her family shifted off the grid six years ago. Living on their West Coast 90 acres which is surrounded by a National Park, they aim to be self sufficient and part of that is knowing what native plants they have around them that may be of benefit in certain situations. One of the first plants she used as medicine was rimu. When one of her family got a wasp sting, they chewed some rimu and spat it out before putting it on the site of the sting. “Saliva activates the plant which is a stringent and

prevents swelling,” Averil says. Their land is covered with forest, wetland, waterfalls, gullies, and landslides. When they talk about hiking, it is trips on their own land, so they are in remote terrain. Averil says using the plants that are growing nearby to help her family is empowering. “It takes the fear out of things,” Averil says. “I always try to be as prepared as possible with a first aid kit and locator beacon but it’s nice to have another option.” One of Averil’s children has type 1 diabetes. They were ten minutes from the house and started to look low in sugar. Averil knew which

plants had carbohydrates in, and after eating the plant he was fine. Averil is now sharing what she has learned in Bush Medicine courses throughout New Zealand. As a trained teacher, with training in naturopathy and herbalism, she loves sharing what she has learned and hopes it may help trampers and campers who get caught in the bush. Nature Education’s Anna Ormandy has organised a course for the last weekend of the holidays to be held in Lower Moutere. For more information go to https://www.faceb o o k . c o m / Yo u n g - G e o l o g i s t s - N e w - Z e a - Averil Drake has taken what she has learned about plants and is sharing the knowlland-436858020115042 edge in workshops around New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.

New free trade deal with the EU positive for winegrowers A new free trade deal with the European Union (EU) will benefit wine exports, New Zealand Winegrowers says. “Our understanding is that the agreement is positive for winegrowers exporting to the EU. It will help remove technical barriers to trade, and reduce burdens from certification and labelling requirements in a dedicated

Wine Annex. It will also support future growth in the market, and encourage exporters to focus on the EU,” says Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers. The EU is a significant export market for New Zealand wine, with over 20 million litres of wine exported, valued at over $150 million, over the past 12 months. “The EU’s complex rules can

make market access difficult for winegrowers, so it is encouraging to see some easing of restrictions in this area. “We look forward to publication of the full text of the agreement, so that we can examine the agreement in more detail.” Under the terms of the agreement, tariffs on NZ wine will be lifted as soon as it takes effect.

New Zealand’s GIs for wine (such as Marlborough, Central Otago and Hawke’s Bay) will be protected in the EU for the first time. Some historic wine names such as port and sherry will be phased out in New Zealand over time, as they have been in many other countries that have entered into free trade agreements with the EU.

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Pine trees a source of testosterone JENNY NICHOLSON A waste product from one of the region’s largest exports may be a source of income and wellness. Pine pollen has been found to be a source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and testosterone. It’s not a new discovery – Chinese traditional medicine has used pine pollen for 3,000 years. However, New Zealand’s pine pollen products are new. Testosterone from pine pollen doesn’t just help people lift more weight at the gym, it can also be used by post-menopausal women if they have low levels of testosterone. Mood, sleep, energy levels, skin, and the immune system can all benefit from the products manufactured using the pollen. While Carl Meyer was working for MPI, they were looking at ways New Zealand could increase their primary sector exports. Instead of focusing on more cows or honey, Carl was interested in finding an entirely new industry and investigated plants that were of high value and sustainable. It was then that he read a 1970’s report from the United States that focused on pine pollen. He founded Pine Pollen New Zealand Limited which trades under the name Bio Gold. They have researched New Zealand

pine pollen looking at species, genetics, and location. “We have compared our pollen to that from overseas and it’s looking very promising,” Carl says. “We’ve spent years working out which specific type of Pinus radiata yields the best pollen. It’s not a matter of using any old pine tree.” Carl says the testosterone found in pollen varies depending on location. To date they have concentrated on pollen from Hanmer and Kaikoura but are interested in looking at other areas of the country including the Top of the South. Bio Gold has developed two prototype products so far. One is a concentrated liquid ‘supercharge’ extract to support energy levels, sports and exercise performance, libido and vitality. The other is a raw powder that can be added to smoothies and drinks for overall wellbeing. “Early products have sold, and feedback has been positive,” Carl says. “I use the powder, which is fantastic for immunity, energy and keeping things in balance. I’m still learning how special pine pollen is.” When they tested the pollen in the lab, they found pine pollen testosterone was the same as that

Carl Meyer and Bio Gold have researched nutrients found in pine pollen and has found testosterone which they have used in two prototype products. Photo: Supplied. in animals tested in the lab. However, they are not permitted to sell the product as testosterone, instead marketing it as pine pollen. A recent grant funded through

MPI of $288,500 has allowed them to further their research and development. Carl admits having worked at MPI may have helped him ‘speak the lingo’ when he submitted his grant applica-

tion. Carl says going forward it’s all about relationships with forest owners, and he would like to hear from owners in different parts of the country.

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2023 heralds the 50th anniversary of Montana’s (now Pernod Ricard) first planting of their vineyards in Marlborough. This was one of the biggest drivers of economic and social change this region has seen. While vineyards had been planted in the region in earlier times – and a hat tip here to the folk at Auntsfield whose original vineyard will be celebrating 150th birthday next year as well – they had disappeared by the early 1930’s. For over 40 years there wasn’t a commercial vineyard in Marlborough, hard to believe now as the vines steadily march westward and southward (also hard believe that conventional wisdom in the 1980’s and early 1990’s was that grapes couldn’t be grown west of Bedford Road!).

Two days prior, on 9 August 1973, there’s an article titled “Montana to mark vineyard start” telling readers of the official celebrations to be held later that month, on the 24th. It also mentions that “By the end of today, some 150 acres of vines will have been planted on the Brancott property, formerly farmed by Mr Steve Waldron. By the end of September the acreage planted will be 1200”. So we know planting is well underway by that date.

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Going back to the Marlborough Express for July 27 1973, there’s a piece pre-empting the first vines going in, stating that “The first plantings for Montana vineyards in Blenheim will be made next week. Preparations are well underway to plant more than 400 acres on the property formerly farmed by Mr S.A. Waldron, on Brancott Road”. The following day Montana was advertising for “Casual female labour” for “the establishment work in the Blenheim vineyard”. I can’t find how many “casual females” applied…

Fifty years ago is still within living memory for some of us however memories fade fast and the actual date of the first planting of Montana’s vines is already hazy. NZ Winegrowers Fellow Andy Frost and I have been trying to nail done that date and it’s a confusing business. There are plenty of references to 24 August 1973 as being the day as there was an official celebration of the first vines being planted held at the Fairhall Vineyard (then referred to No.1 Vineyard or the Walsh vineyard after the previous owners). “Official Celebration” is often corporate-speak for “we did something earlier and we’re getting round to having a party now” and that is definitely the case here.

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Can anyone narrow this down further? Or should we just plan on a week-long celebration of this pivotal moment in our industry’s and region’s history? If you’ve got any further information or can add to the story, I’d love to hear from you.

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With 150 acres (60 Ha) planted by Thursday 9 August, we’re left with planting likely starting somewhere between Monday 30 July 1973 and Friday 3 August.

Trolling back through past issues of the Marlborough Express there are photographs and articles from 11 August 1973 which indicate that planting was in full swing at Brancott Estate (also known then as No. 2 or the Waldron vineyard) by then. The article is

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Review to consider Rangitahi/Molesworth future management A review of the conservation management plan for Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreation Reserve is taking place to look afresh at how the high county reserve is managed. The Department of Conservation and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura are together leading the preparation of a new plan for the reserve. Rangitahi is the Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and Ngāi Tahu name for this area. Using Rangitahi and Molesworth together gives mana to both names. DOC South Marlborough operations manager Phil Bradfield says public input into the plan review will guide the future management of Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreation Reserve. The 180,787-hectare Rangitahi/ Molesworth Recreation Reserve runs from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough to the Hurunui District in North Canterbury and is a vast landscape of towering mountains and wide river valleys. “Rangitahi/Molesworth is New Zealand’s largest recreation reserve, bigger than many of our national parks. It is valued for its outstanding biodiversity and natural landscape, as a stunning environment for recreation and for its rich cultural heritage.

“The review of the 2013 Molesworth Management Plan provides fresh opportunity to consider how its significant features should be protected and managed for everyone to enjoy the reserve into the future. The review process includes opportunity for New Zealanders to share with us their aspirations for the reserve.” Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Environmental Pou Leader/Coordinator Lorraine Hawke says, “The review is an opportunity to craft a plan to collaboratively care for the special taonga that is Rangitahi/Molesworth and guide decisions about its management for the future.” Before developing a draft plan, Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and DOC will be inviting interested groups and individuals to make suggestions for Rangitahi/Molesworth’s future management. The feedback will contribute to the development of a draft plan. People can make suggestions through an online survey and find out more about the Rangitahi/ Molesworth Conservation Management Plan review process on the DOC website at www.doc.govt. nz/rangitahi-molesworth-recreation-reserve-review.

Tuesday 19 July 2022

$2m on offer for Greenhouse Gas research STAFF REPORTER More than $2 million is on offer for research on greenhouse gas improvements across agriculture, forestry and general anduse. The annual funding round for the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI’s) Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research fund opened on Thursday with $2.1 million on offer. “We’re seeking research proposals to maintain and improve our agriculture, forestry and landuse inventory,” says Steve Penno, MPI’s director of investment programmes. “The inventory calculates and records greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in New Zealand, as well as carbon sequestration from forests. “It will be used to account for mitigation technologies as they are developed and implemented on farms in New Zealand. He says it’s also an important tool in enabling New Zealand’s reporting to the New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the United Nations under the Paris Climate Agreement. Steve says this year MPI is seek-

A research fund aims to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions across the country. Photo: PGG Wrightson. ing proposals on nine priority areas, ranging from methane to the effects of plants on emissions. “Accurate information is essential for developing policy and verifying that we’re on the right track in efforts across Aotearoa to reduce agricultural emissions,” he says. “The fund provides a point of focus and coordination for world-leading climate change research.” Through Budget 2022 the Government committed $339 million through the Climate Emergency Response Fund to accelerate development and uptake of high-impact agricultural mitigation technologies. Of this, $1.5 million was added to the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research fund for 2022/23, taking available funding to $2.1

million for new projects over the next 12 months. Steve says the fund also contributes to world-wide efforts to drive down agricultural emissions. “As one of the only developed countries with a largely pasture-based agricultural economy, we’re also able to share our research outcomes with less developed countries with similar agricultural sectors to boost their knowledge,” he says. “The research generated through this fund provides us with invaluable baseline data to continue efforts to mitigate New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research funding round is open from 14 July to 12 August. Successful proposals are expected to be announced in October.

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

SPOTLIGHT ON

AQUACULTURE

Providing vital lifelines to the aquaculture industry The lifeblood of the Marlborough Sounds, maintaining water logistics and freighting essential items, keeps the heart and soul of many local industries beating. Johnson’s Barge Services work in partnership with Nautilus Pacific, O’Donnell Park Barging and Kenny Barging Ltd to keep the wheels of the aquaculture industry turning. Logistics Manager, Kim Weatherhead, says the four companies all offer different services and strengths in their specialist areas but work together to find the best solution for their clients. “We like to refer to ourselves as one big happy family,” she says. “It gives us a greater scope of work and enables us to streamline parts of all the businesses and work together to deliver an outstanding service, whatever we

are doing. Between us there is a wealth of experience, knowledge and vessels, and no job is too big or small.” With access to most areas in the Sounds limited, coordinating water logistics is a vital cog in the industry wheel. “There aren’t any roads to get to where we need to go. Our companies work alongside the aquaculture industry, not only providing service, also we are primarily problem solvers and solutions based. “The industry is very important to Marlborough, there are a lot of towns such as Havelock and Picton, that would struggle without it. “The industry creates, jobs, homes, schools, and it has a massive part to play in a lot of Marlborough lives.”

All four companies have been built, owned, and run by local families, something that is of highest importance to the entire team.

“We are not here to operate as a big corporate company, we think that shows in the way we deal with our clients and each other. Doing a good job at a fair price is

what we are here for. “The companies exist to do the work and provide safe and fulfilling careers to our team.” Kim says not much has changed in the industry over the last decade. “We are essentially still moving stuff from A to B, changes in the industry are inevitable and we adapt with the workflow. “It is great to be a part of ‘larger picture’ companies such as New Zealand King Salmon. “Companies like these provide a lot of work in the industry and usually strive to deliver great product while moving to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. They have traditionally provided a steady stream of work for a lot of on-water logistic companies, and we are happy to be a part of that.”

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

Showcasing our local experts

Contributing to the region

Navigating safety Situated in the heart of Waikawa Marina, Seatech Marine Ltd provide an integral service, providing everything a customer needs to keep safe on the water. Team member Zara Jamieson says, “the servicing sector for us is very important as this is ensuring our customer’s engines are reliable, with fewer breakdowns and hassle-free boating all year round. “Boat maintenance is also very important, and we encourage and advise our customers’ when maintenance is required to their engine, boat and trailer. “A lot of people use their boat like a car to get from their property to the Marina, so reliability plays a huge role in their transport.” With automation constantly evolving Seatech Marine Ltd are seeing huge changes in boat motor selec-

tion. “There appears to be a strong shift in technology from the two-stroke engines being dominated by the four-stroke engines. This has an environmental improvement as the four-stroke engines use less oil and fuel so are more cost-effective and a lot quieter on the water.” Seatech Marine Ltd are authorised Marlborough agents for Mercury, Sea-Doo, Volvo Penta and Extreme Boats. They sell new and second hand Outboard/Inboard engines, SeaDoo Personal Water Craft along with stocking a vast variety of oil, parts and accessories to suit all your marine needs. “We are a boating business because we enjoy everything about boating and want our customers to experience the same passion as us.”

Providing a healthy and sustainable food source, Talley’s teamed up with Clearwater Mussels Limited whose innovative Greenshell Mussel harvesting and growing systems are world leading. Establishing themselves in the region in the mid-eighties, the team soon realized the growth in the shellfish industry, building a plant several years later. Since then, year on year improvements and new processes have been introduced at the Renwick site. Comprised of two operations within the Marlborough region, Talley’s Mussels are landed and graded into a Havelock site and then sent onto a plant in Renwick for processing. Sorted into various forms, these are then sold into local and export markets. The Greenshell Mussel industry is one of the most sustainable aquaculture industries in the world, says Donald Boote, Talley’s Shellfish General Manager. “There are several large mussel

companies in the area, and all have the same desire to ensure success and growth whilst respecting the environment, processes, and culture of the region. “We realise the importance of our business and how it contributes to the economics of Marlborough. We are committed to investing in the region and currently have several projects on the go at the Blenheim site. “All of these projects will create more employment and consequently add to the growth of the area.”

Talley’s proudly provides great opportunities for people from all walks of life. “We offer careers, seasonal, part-time and full-time employment, apprenticeships, and management cadetships. We are a well-established private company that is leading the way in food processing while still wanting to learn and improve.” Operating year-round and offering extremely competitive wages, Talley’s are passionate about the industry, and always on the lookout for people to join their ever-growing team.

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John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Blenheim and Picton This Week

Gold & Silver At Very High Prices

nce again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd are coming to Blenheim and Picton this week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says “This is a great time to bring along those unwanted items you’ve sorted out during the lockdown period and turn them into cash”. Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Old Coins and Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Old Collectables. “We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant. “I’m sure everyone has unearthed something we want in the past few weeks and we would like to see it! Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1,000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Mr Anthony (Tony) Blenheim and Picton this W. Grant week (see details below). Fellow of the Royal Numismatic As Tony Grant says “if you Society of New Zealand Incorporated are in any doubt about any Director and Buyer John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd items you wish to sell, take Author of the John Bertrand them along for an instant NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue appraisal”

Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

uring these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals. The gold price in New Zealand is still at a high level so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers. Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Blenheim and Picton this week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items. “If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

arly New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. Mr Grant is in Blenheim and Picton this week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

Collectors Need War Medals

urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars. General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before. Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant. Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

n lockdown when you sorted out your drawers and cupboards you may have come across some old coins. You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and have them appraised. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We are quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up. We are also particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value” he said.

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COINS • All Gold & Silver Coins • Gold Sovereigns • Gold Half Sovereigns • NZ Silver Coins 1946 & Before (at least 10 times face value) • Also wanted NZ & World Coins after 1946 • Australian Silver Coins to 1963 • English Silver Coins to 1946 • NZ 1935 “Waitangi Crown” • USA Coins up to 1964 • Old Collections & Accumulations of World Coins • Modern Collector’s Coins & Sets • NZ Reserve Bank Sets *No Pennies or Halfpennies Please*

WRIST & POCKET WATCHES • Gold & Silver Pocket Watches • Any Rolex Watches • Omega Gents Watches • Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron & Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches • Moon Phase Watches • Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist) • Military Watches • Divers Watches • All other pre 1950s wind up watches (parts value only) *No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*

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• NZ & Australian “Tradesmen’s” Tokens • NZ Transportation Tokens • Railway Passes • Tram Tokens (not Dunedin Tramways) • Presbyterian Church Communion Tokens • Bread Tokens • Theatre, Cafe, Discount Tokens etc • Any other tokens relating to early New Zealand

COLLECTABLES • Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s Postcards (used or unused) • Old Fountain Pens • Maori & Pacific Artefacts

• The New Zealand Wars & Boer War Medals • 1st World War Medals • 2nd World War Medals, Stars etc • Orders and Decorations • Korea & Vietnam Medals • Antarctic or other Polar Medals • Fire Brigade Medals • Lodge Medals • Shooting Medals • Military Badges and all other Military Medals • Gold returning Fob Medals or “Tokens of Honour” from residents of small town New Zealand

HISTORICAL MEDALS • A&P Show- Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals • Commemorative Medals & Medalets • Prize Medals (Gold & Silver) • Sports Medals (Gold & Silver) • Life Saving Medals • Shipwreck Medals • Coronation Medals • etc, etc, etc

BANKNOTES • NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932 (e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc) • Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes • Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes • Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes • Australian Pre Decimal Notes • Australian “Star” Notes • Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes • NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s) • NZ Government Debentures • NZ Banknotes overprinted for use in Fiji, Cook Islands etc • Postal Notes • All other World Banknotes

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

Red Devils resurrected for 2022; Town v Country match returns PETER JONES The Red Devils are back. After a two-season COVID-induced hiatus Marlborough’s senior representative team, tagged the Red Devils since their heyday in the early 1970s, will take to the field in 2020. Once again, the prized Seddon Shield will be at stake. The prestigious trophy came into being in 1906, when the Marlborough, West Coast, Buller and Nelson Rugby Unions purchased a handsome trophy for competition among the four unions. The shield was named after Richard John Seddon, the West Coast miner who became one of New Zealand’s outstanding Prime Ministers. First up, the Devils will defend the shield, which they retained by beating Nelson Bays at Lansdowne Park in 2019, against Heartland side Buller on July 31 at Lansdowne Park. Then the action moves to Murchison on August 6 where Marlborough will take on West Coast, another Heartland side. Marlborough’s final match is against Nelson Bays, at Lansdowne Park on August 13. If Buller or West Coast happen to lift the shield the ensuing games will still be played. The Cecil Shield will also be at stake in the Marlborough v Nelson Bays clash. A powerful Marlborough Red Devils side has been named for

The 2019 Red Devils celebrate their Seddon Shield success. Photo: Peter Jones. the campaign, containing plenty of new faces, plus many players who have already donned the prized red jersey. In some cases, there is a strong family connection, with several players, including the Holdaway brothers, Zac Harrison-Jones, Taine CraggLove, Matt McCormick and Braden Stewart, having fathers or siblings who have previously turned out for the Devils. Red Devils 2022: Jordy Newman, Billy Collins, Taine Cragg-Love, Taimi Fangatua, Ryan McLeod, Viliami Napa’a, Josh Holdaway,

Jaydn Holdaway, Zac Harrison Jones, Cody Weir, Ben Finau, George Tuineau, Clyde Paewai, Jake Cresswell, Jeremy Foley, Temana Teariki, Braden Stewart, Jack Powell, Matt McCormick, Mitch Smith, Ben Filipo, Nigel Satherley, Mataiasi Pangai, Lani Fihaki, Riaihe Rangihaeta, Tristian Taylor, Ethan Jones. The Marlborough side will be coached by former Red Devils Riki Winitana and Jesse MacDonald.

TOWN V COUNTRY Also back on the menu in 2022 is a Town v Country match. The popular fixture has been resurrected by local identity Chris Goodyer who said, “this season has seen some fantastic rugby games, so to reward the players and sponsors we have brought back the Town vs Country game”. Players from the eight Marlborough division two sides are eligible for selection. Town players will be drawn from the ranks of the Central, Renwick, Marlborough Boys’ College

Old Boys and Harlequins clubs. It will be coached by Lee Mason and Nathan Gill. Country players will come from the Waitohi, Moutere, Pelorus and Awatere clubs. It will be coached by Sam Prattley and Seymour Lambert. The game will be played at Awarua Park, Spring Creek on Saturday August 13, starting at noon. “This is a great opportunity to represent your origin and to see who really is the best … Town or Country,” added Chris.

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Central cap season in fine style FROM PAGE 1 have been mentally. After that, although we had some good wins, Calf [Braden], Riki [Winitana] and I would hark back to that game because we weren’t prepared and that just set us up [for the rest of the season]. We couldn’t get complacent because we knew we could always be better each week.” “We were hoping we would play [Kahurangi] in the final because we knew we had one to get over them and we did that. “We also played some pretty good footy today. It wasn’t ideal, but for a final we will definitely take it,” the talismanic hooker added. Ultimately, the home side prevailed through a potent mix of rapid-fire attack, coupled with astute kicking and tenacious defence, that combination proving too much for a brave Kahurangi side that never stopped coming. It is a recipe that has served the Blues well all season and they put it to good use in the first half, scoring three well-executed tries to lead 19-0 at the break. However, it was in the final minutes of the half that they showed their true mettle. A string of penalties handed Kahurangi both field position and a wealth of possession as they endeavoured to get back into proceedings. But everything they threw at the home side was repelled through organised, offensive defence, albeit scrambling at times. Eventually, Central broke free and were hard on attack at the other end when the halftime whistle blew. The second spell was played out

under a similar script, speedbased Central attack, coupled with some assured tactical kicking from first five Mitch Smith and fullback Riaihe Rangihaeta, heaping positional pressure on the visitors. Eventually, Kahurangi’s stoic defence cracked, with MacDonald crashing over on the back of a 5m lineout drive, a familiar sight this season. Then, 15 minutes later skipper Braden Stewart iced the Trophy cake with a superb solo effort, wriggling free of some less-than-effective tackles on the Kahurangi 22 and sprinting to the tryline where he put the exclamation mark on another impressive follow-me showing with a spectacular swan dive. Smith banged over the last of his four conversions, bringing the score to 33-0, before the visitors underlined their never-say-die attitude with a last minute try and conversion to salvage some late pride from a tough afternoon and their second consecutive Tasman Trophy final defeat. Kahurangi skipper Manu Parkin was full of praise for their rivals. “It’s never nice doing these speeches and unfortunately I have had to stand up her for two years in a row now,” he said. “I can’t take anything away from the Central lads. You came out absolutely firing from the first whistle and you managed to put three tries on us before halftime … as a team it is pretty hard to come back from that. “I am also very proud of our boys … the effort you put in until the final whistle was superb.”

Central skipper Braden Stewart launches himself over the Kahurangi line to claim his side’s fifth try and ice their Tasman Trophy victory on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. Stewart stressed that Central’s success was very much a team effort. “It took 23 of us to do it all year … it took division two players stepping up to help us and the regular guys just kept growing every week. “Central have always had a good attack … but defence wins championships and the defence we showed over the last six weeks has been immense. “Everyone bought in to what we were trying to achieve. I have never been in a club team that has worked so hard for each other, I am just so proud, lost for words actually.” MacDonald praised the efforts of his backs in the final, who he felt kicked astutely to guide the home side around the track. “That gave us forwards confidence and let us get into the

game,” he said. “Kahurangi are a very good team and we took nothing for granted but we were able to control how things played out and kept them out of the game.” He said that, despite the fact the Blues racked up plenty of points, defence was the key to their success. “Our attack was good, our skills were good but the D [defence] was a highlight. We set out to keep our opponents from crossing our tryline and that became our strength.” He was also chuffed with the hometown support, which he felt had been growing as finals day approached. “To come out, hear the crowd, see the balloons … it was pretty special. “The club is in a very good spot just now … we might lose a cou-

ple of experienced heads for next year but hopefully we have built enough of a foundation that we can keep getting better.” The match was refereed by upand-coming official Ben Alexander, whose calm control and firm decision-making added to a special occasion. Tasman Trophy final score: Central 33 (Lani Fihaki, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Peni Fihaki, Quentin MacDonald, Braden Stewart tries, Mitch Smith 4 con) Kahurangi 7 (Luca Inch try, Ben Johnston con). HT: 19-0 Meanwhile, in division two action Awatere, despite a flurry of red cards, downed Central 33-8 in Seddon on Friday evening. On Saturday, Waitohi beat MBC Old Boys 35-15, Moutere overcame Pelorus 41-5, while Renwick beat Harlequins 43-19.

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

Rangers AFC close in on title PETER JONES Rangers AFC took a couple of huge steps towards reclaiming the Nelson men’s division one football crown on Saturday. Firstly, they downed an enthusiastic FC Nelson Karenni side 2-0 on a trick pitch at Victory Square, then they heard that their closest challengers for the title, Nelson Suburbs Under-23, had lost, leaving Rangers three points clear at the top of the table with just two games to play. Although the cards fell Rangers’ way at the weekend, they faced some serious challenges along the way. They had to do without several regulars for this vital match, six players being absent for various reasons, and at one stage were down to just 10 players for the trip over the hill. Fortunately for them, senior football in Marlborough was cancelled at the weekend, leaving Rangers free to pick up Boyd Elvy, Alex Duley and Guy Nolan from their Development side, players described as “saviours” by Rangers’ manager Wolfie Waechter. Their opponents, mainly players from the Myanmar community in Nelson, were also handy opposition, being spurred on by a large, vocal band of supporters. The third part of the equation was the boggy pitch, which cut up quickly and favoured the lighter Karenni players, leaving the Rangers side struggling for purchase as the game went on. In the early stages Rangers’ front-runners Louie Poletti, Carl Connor-McClean and Harrison

Carl Connor-McClean, right, and Harrison Pine stood out for Rangers AFC on Saturday. File photo. Pine had scoring opportunities but failed to convert, keeping the home side’s hopes up. The first goal came after 20 minutes, Connor-McClean breaking clear around halfway and setting off on a superb solo run, which ended with him calmly slotting the ball into the right corner of the net. Sitting on a 1-0 halftime lead, Rangers held their composure as the game became heated, players throwing themselves into tackles and the referee dishing out several cards. However, it took just 15 minutes of the second stanza for the visitors to double their advantage, Connor-McClean scoring from the penalty spot after the home side committed a foul in the box. From then Rangers held firm in

defence, the reshuffled back three of Tore Waechter, player of the day Callum McDonald and Kane Elvy defusing everything that came their way. Midfielders Pine and Bjorn Waechter claimed most of the 50/50 balls that came their way while Poletti and Connor-McClean continued their profitable partnership up front. Next week Rangers AFC play Richmond, who denied them the title last season, at A&P Park, knowing a win will bring the trophy back to Blenheim. Their final game is away against FC Nelson, who beat Nelson Suburbs 5-2 yesterday, with Wolfie suggesting his side were focussed on wrapping up proceedings next week and not leaving it until the last game of a tough season.

WOMEN DRAW Meanwhile the Rangers AFC women’s side returned to action on Saturday, after a four-week hiatus. They were up against FC Nelson at the Botanics and came away with a 3-3 draw. The early play was back and forth, strong work from Rangers’ defenders Kirsten Maas and Maddy Sinclair, plus keeper Taz Gilbert keeping the home side at bay while Lauren Sloan, Lucy Martin and Katie Pugh tested the opposing keeper. The first goal came from Sloan, who smacked the ball into the top corner but by the halftime whistle FC Nelson had replied, scoring two of their own to take a narrow advantage into the break. Ten minutes into the second spell, luck swung Rangers’ way. A blistering run from Pugh produced a smart delivery to Sloan, who drove it past the keeper to equalise. Then the

visitors took the lead, sterling work by Maddy Rowe and Pugh delivering the ball to Sloan who tapped it in for her hat-trick. With time ticking down, FC launched a last-ditch attack. This time luck was on their side, a long shot bouncing off the crossbar to an attacking player who tucked it in to level the scores. Coach Andrea Smith-Scott said it was good to have the team back on the field after what has been an incredibly disjointed season so far. “The draw was probably a fair indication of how equal the teams were today – but we know we can bring so much more to the pitch – and hopefully we can build some momentum now for the final five games of the season,” she said. Standout players for Rangers were Gilbert, Nicky Smith-Scott, Maas, Sinclair, Maddy Rowe, Lea Poletti and Pugh while prolific goal scorer Sloan was player of the day.

Rangers AFC hat-trick hero Lauren Sloan in action against FC Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Supplied.

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

Ave lands contract Seddon Shield claimed with clean sweep PETER JONES

The cricketing career of former Marlborough wicketkeeper/batsman Ma’ara Ave has taken another big step forward. Ma’ara, who now plays out of Manawatū, has been included on the Central Stags’ professional roster for the 2022/23 season, one of two first-time contract recipients alongside Hawke’s Bay pace bowler Liam Dudding. Their inclusion takes the number of players contracted by Central Districts to the maximum 16, after the pair was offered and accepted contracts in the second round of annual negotiations. Ma’ara has represented the Stags in red-ball and white-ball formats in recent seasons and has been pushing hard for a spot in the contracted squad through his performances for Central Districts A and Manawatu. Ma’ara made his T20 debut for the Stags last season, playing his first three matches in the Dream11 Super Smash campaign. He has also captained Central Districts A and made his overall Central Stags debut in October 2018 in the Ford Trophy — playing eight one-dayers that season, and recalled in the one-day format in January this year at Pukekura Park. Ma’ara said he was excited to be able to channel more time into his game.

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Ma’ara Ave in action for the Stags. Photo: Supplied. An honours graduate in chemical engineering with a Masters in Dairy Science and Technology, Ma’ara is a researcher for Fonterra. The busy all-round sportsman said it took a while to sink in when he was contacted by CD. “I was a bit taken back, but I was stoked,” he said. “It’s something that’s been a goal for a while now, and it will make it a lot easier for me to throw everything at the game and see how far I can take my cricket.” He said his first taste of first-class and T20 Domestic level in 2021/22 made him realise how much he loved the game and its challenges.

The Seddon Shield remained in Marlborough hands after the under-52kg Red Devils blazed an unbeaten path through the annual primary rugby tournament in Hokitika. Heading into their final match of the tournament on Friday, against arch-rival Nelson on Cass Square, Marlborough needed a victory to retain the prestigious trophy, which they shared with Nelson in Buller last year. They made no mistake. By halftime the win was in the bag, the young Red Devils producing some unstoppable rugby to lead 31-0 in testing conditions. Although Nelson scored a consolation try near the end of proceedings, the match ended 31-7 and the Marlborough contingent were able to celebrate a dominant week. Tryscorers against Nelson were Oliver Cody, Sam Johnston, James Litchfield, Lukas Dowling and Ahurei Devon-James, who also landed three conversions. Earlier, Marlborough downed Buller 46-0 on Tuesday, West Coast 39-19 on Wednesday and Golden Bay Motueka 51-7 on Thursday. Their for and against record was mighty impressive, racking up 167 points while conceding

The Marlborough under-52kg primary rep team with the coveted Seddon Shield. Photo: Supplied. just 33, a total that included only five tries. Manager Kieran Hickman said the boys “were just buzzing”. “It was a united team effort all week … from number one to 20, they all played their part. We had no superstars, but every one of the team had each other’s back … there was a really great culture in this squad.” He also put their success down to an eight-week lead-in to the tournament. “It helped having seven boys back from last year’s tournament, they knew what to expect. We are all rapt with the effort the boys put into [the week].” Marlborough’s efforts were rewarded when 10 of the 20-strong squad were named in the Seddon Shield tournament team, while Zephur Dollimore was voted tackler of the tournament. Included in the tournament

team were: Zephur Dollimore, Ahurei Devon-James, Oliver Cody, Kymani Tikotiko-Lal, Jade Joseph, Liam Cohen, James Litchfield, Viliami Manoa, Tyrone Langi and Josh Harris. 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. The Marlborough team was: Ahurei Devon-James, Oliver Cody, Fionn Heagney, Viliami Manoa, Jono Planthaber, Sam Johnston, Zephur Dollimore, Kymani Tikotiko-Lal, Lukas Dowling, James Litchfield, Tyrone Langi, Connor Claridge, Liam Cohen, Cooper Paulo, Izac McLeod, Josh Harris, Jack Wickens, Zavier McDonald, Jade Joseph, Louis Hickman. Coaches Paddy Dowling and Glenn Blackmore.

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