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Tuesday 9 April 2019

Appeal for help

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after an alleged attack – as police reveal no assault took place.

Retired judge Roy Hewitt, 71, is recovering at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim after urgent surgery to repair a badly broken femur.

The former lawyer, who was a passenger on board cruise liner Ovation of The Seas, says he was attacked in Cockles Bar and Restaurant while the boat had berthed in Picton.

But a police spokeswoman says

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Doubt cast over tourist assault Paula Hulburt Reporter

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American embassy staff have stepped in on behalf of a tourist who needed urgent surgery

investigating officers say CCTV footage shows no evidence of a crime being committed.

Roy says that he is still waiting to speak to the police in person.

He says he is “shocked and stunned” to learn they will not be

pressing charges.

“I’m quite disturbed that no one from the police has shown any concern for the victim, who, in this case, is me.

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Kmart opened last week. What other shops would you like to see come to town?

Alan Washington Chain stores are great but I prefer to support small, locally owned businesses. It would be great if the council could provide an incentive for new locally owned businesses to fill some of those empty shops in town.

Viravoia Ronsoro I will shop at Kmart. It’s exciting for Marlborough to have a big shop like this. It would also like to have another second hand shop like Savemart come to town.

Chloe Ingerson I would love Spotlight to come to town. It has everything you need. I would love to start a party shop for kids birthday supplies so I don’t have to shop online.

Lindsay Thomason H&M or something similar, as long as they came to the CBD, as the CBD could do with some new energy.

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They come in all ages and sizes and have one thing in common – they all need cuddles.

A weekly support group for mothers with postnatal depression and anxiety urgently needs volunteers to help look after the group’s babies and toddlers.

Postpartum Rallying facilitator Tatiana Ceban, a counsellor who specialises in reproductive and perinatal mental health, says this is the first time in four years running the course she has had a shortage of childminders.

The success of the course relies on volunteers to care for the children, giving mothers a chance to get well, Tatiana says.

“It is extremely important to give mums time away from baby,

otherwise mum cannot focus and cannot get well.

“Childminders are crucial for this group, because many of the women have no family, friends or a trusted babysitter in Marlborough.”

Isolation is one of the main causes of postnatal depression and anxiety, Tatiana says.

In China the mother’s family moves in for 40 days to help cook, clean and take care of them, giving the mother a chance to recover and really bond with her new baby.

“Only in western society do we expect mothers to look after a baby all alone, many woman in the group have no one and this is their first opportunity to meet other mums and share their experience,” Tatiana says.

“Many of the women continue to

Postpartum Rallying facilitator Tatiana Ceban with baby Alice.

Photo: Kat Pickford. stay in touch after the course, and have gone on to develop great relationships.”

On the flipside, childminders are often retired women who may be feeling a bit lonely or isolated themselves, Tatiana says.

“We have a big retired population in Marlborough, and as people

get older they’re often not as engaged in society and their family may be living elsewhere.

“Intergenerational engagement is so important in society, it is known to prevent isolation and loneliness in adults - who doesn’t smile when they see a baby.”

Baby cuddle experts are needed from 9.30-11.30am every Wednesday.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer childminder, please contact Tatiana via email: tceban@gmail.com or phone: 0279019807.

Anyone with postnatal depression or anxiety can register for the free course.

Participants can self-refer or get referrals from their GP, midwife, Plunket, Maataa Waka, Te Piki Oranga or any other public health nurse.

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Roy Hewitt needed surgery for a broken femur. Photo: Sarah Hodgett.

Doubt cast over tourist assault FROM PAGE 1 “No one came by to check on my welfare and I didn’t get any updates on what was going on.

“I will be employing the services of a barrister,” he says.

Roy who is undergoing physical therapy in a bid to help him walk, says the alleged attack happened a week ago.

He received a call from the American Embassy on Friday morning.

“I was so relieved to hear from them,” he says.

Roy had been planning to buy a New Zealand sim card for his phone in Picton.

But instead he was taken to hospital by ambulance after the alleged assault.

“The hospital chaplain came to see me and very kindly went and got me a sim card for my phone.

“The first thing I did was call the police. The man I spoke to, spoke to me at great length and he said something didn’t sound right.

“The embassy was next on my list but then they called me,” he says.

Roy says while his first visit to New Zealand did not “go according to plan,” he did not harbour any ill will.

“You can’t tar a whole country with the same brush. This was just one man. Everybody else has been so kind, especially staff at the hospital.

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A police spokeswoman says after reviewing the CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses, there was no evidence of an assault.

“There is absolutely no evidence an assault occurred.

“The man was escorted from a bar and was injured at that time but there is no evidence of assault,” she says.

After a period of rehabilitation, Roy says he hopes to join his wife and friends in Wellington in time to return to Sydney to fly home to California.

A spokesman from the American Embassy says he could not comment on a case involving a private American citizen.

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Council accused of breaching human rights for those with special needs Paula Hulburt Reporter

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A father who fought for months for a disabled change facility in Blenheim has accused council of trying to hide people with special needs.

Hularii Mckenzie, whose daughter Bailey is disabled, campaigned successfully for the Liz Davidson Place facility, called Te Huri, in the town centre.

But with no signage and limited access he says it seems as if council bosses want to “hide the people who would use this room.”

And he says it breaches a basic human right for those with severe disabilities.

“Every other toilet has a sign on it to ensure those who need a toilet can find one, so they can access their basic human right of adequately being able to go to the bathroom.

“Why can we not have the same standard upon what our children use as their toilet.

“To not have a label on the door

also has an air that council is trying to hide those who would use the room …,” he says.

The Blenheim dad has previously worked with council to ensure there was a facility for those in severe need.

While the former cleaning supply room was kitted out with a changing table and hoist, it can only be accessed if someone contacts Marlborough District Council for a special fob.

This means the room is almost a secret, Hularii says. “…it has not been widely advertised, we’ve also not been able to have the change room Te Huri labelled as council has said its a vandalism risk the door is blank, so it is hard to find.

“To not have it labelled means the ones that want to use it can’t find it,” he says.

The father of four says he has been told by council that the room is not highlighted for fear of vandalism.

Hularii says while he realises vandalism could be problem, not having any signage makes a mockery of it.

Father and daughter Hularii Mckenzie with daughter Bailey. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

“It makes the use of the room moot.

“Everyone who accesses the room has a vast number of persons or

people who work with them. Our daughter has two teacher aides who take her out, as well as family and respite carers.

“If I hadn’t shown them the room myself, there is no way for them to know where it is.

“It looks like a storage cupboard,” he says.

Max George joiners have offered to make a sign for free and the plea for signage has also been backed by CCS Disability Action.

Marlborough Council Property Community Facilities Manager Jamie Lyall say the room has no signs for fear of possible vandalism.

“There is no signage for two reasons. One, users have to register through council, and the local families that are registered have their own fob access, including Mr McKenzie, so they know where it is.

“Two, the facility contains specialist equipment, which we don’t wish to advertise to those who might want to steal or vandalise it.

“We would welcome more people registering to use it. We are also considering making it available to visitors to Marlborough, which could be done via our I-Sites,” he says.

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Missing woman’s keys were still in abandoned ute Paula Hulburt The car was abandoned with the keys still in the ignition, her phone and purse inside.

Family of missing woman Jessica Boyce, known as Jess, have revealed how they found an abandoned ute belonging to the 27-year-old’s mother at Lake Chalice.

Inside they discovered the Renwick woman’s belongings and some cash.

The car’s battery was dead and the fuel tank virtually empty. The area was searched by police and search and rescue teams.

Her cousin Aaron Goodwin says the family will never give up on their search for Jess.

“Waterways have been checked in the area, and dogs are unable to find a scent.

“Family and friends have continued a private search in the time since, taking us across the whole Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions,” he says.

Jess disappeared after leaving Renwick on 19 March in a red Holden Rodeo ute.

The vehicle was discovered abandoned three days later on the mountain track heading up to the lake, in Mount Richmond Forest Park.

Aaron says the family are not sure that Jess is even in the Lake Chalice area.

“Jess has contacts across the whole upper South Island and Canterbury.

“Family and friends are unsure if Jess is in the Lake Chalice area, despite the ute being located there,” he says.

Information on Jess’ whereabouts can be left anonymously at helpfindjess.org

Jessica Boyce has not been seen since 19 March. Photo: Supplied.

Bird’s eye view of the North West Waikawa Marina extension design. Photo: Supplied.

Marina’s multi-million dollar boost for Marlborough Kat Pickford Reporter

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The Waikawa Marina extension is expected to inject almost $20 million into Marlborough during its 18 month construction phase.

The 252-berth extension of Waikawa Marina was given the go-ahead by the Port Marlborough board last month.

Port Marlborough CEO Rhys Welbourn says the $20 million project will be put out to tender, with construction due to start mid-year.

Port Marlborough commissioned an economic impact report of the project as part of the resource consent process for the extension.

“The study found up to $19.5 million could be injected into the local community

during the 18 month construction phase, through jobs and demand for services such as hospitality and accommodation,” he says.

“And the ongoing economic impact of the marina expansion is estimated to bring an annual additional expenditure of $2.4m in the Marlborough region, through boat repair and maintenance and hospitality.”

Depending on how much of the marina componentry and civil works was sourced locally, the report estimated that 40 to 90%, or $6.4m and $14.4m, of construction costs for the marina expansion would be spent in Marlborough.

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“There is no shortage of boats that want to be here, we’ve got all the amenities here, it’s a beautiful location, it absolutely makes sense to open it up for more people to enjoy.”

The extra marina space would help make the existing businesses servicing the area more sustainable, he says.

“I take on people in spring and summer but we’re not currently busy enough to keep them all year round.

“With another 250 boats in the marina hopefully I can employ staff all year round - they’re all generally local, so it’s a big boost for the community.”

landscapers, marine service providers, construction material suppliers and accommodation and hospitality providers.

Oddies Marine owner and keen sailor Aaron Blackmore says the marina extension was great for boaties and businesses alike.

“Absolutely it’s great, the extension will make the marina about 25% larger, which means more boats, more people and more work for all businesses involved in the marine industry.

“But it’s not just the marine industry to benefit, all these extra visitors to the region have to eat and sleep somewhere, they’re shopping and having other experiences around town while they are here too.”

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Appeal for help as family face cancer ordeal Reporter

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Alivia McGhie was excitedly trying on her clothes ready for her first day at school.

The bubbly youngster was also looking forward to a joint birthday with brother George.

The balloons had been bought and friends invited.

But a shock diagnosis means the youngster is in hospital instead. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Family and friends are now rallying around to help the family in a bid to ensure they can be together while Alivia undergoes treatment.

Rebecca says the diagnosis of Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma (AFH) was devastating.

“We couldn’t comprehend telling Alivia that she is sick and that she won’t be starting school yet.

“This was hard because she was excited to be dressing up for her

first week of school, playing, learning and building new friendships,” she says.

Rebecca says she found a lump under Alivia’s arm in December. A scan followed and Alivia was sent to Christchurch for a biopsy.

“Finally came the day Friday 15 March 2019, the worst day we could ask for, finding out our baby girl Alivia has a rare cancer.

“It’s been a big shock to everyone in the family, as we were only going down to Christchurch for three days to get a lump removed and now, we have been here nearly five weeks While curable, the five-yearold will have to undergo two rounds of chemotherapy for around eight months.

Alivia and her mum stay in either Christchurch Hospital’s Child Haematology Oncology Centre (CHOC) or at Ronald MacDonald House.

Dad Russell is at home in Blenheim with George.

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Inspire Foundation Marlborough grantees wait to be called upon at the ASB Theatre on Tuesday evening. From left: Jade Otway, Finn Sloan, Phoebe Trolove, Samuel Lee and Samantha Grammer. At far right are Brett McKeown and Connor Guillemot who were given re-grants by the Foundation. Photo: Brya and Karmyn Ingram.

Young acheivers encouraged to inspire Peter Jones Reporter

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The Inspire Foundation Marlborough’s burgeoning “family” grew by seven at the ASB Theatre last week.

The Foundation’s fourth grantee evening provided a timely financial boost for a group of the region’s high-achieving

youngsters, bringing the total number of 15-23-year-olds helped by the foundation to 22.

The Foundation encourages applications from sports people, music students, all the arts and those with academic achievement who want to go on and make a real difference in their field of excellence of science, design, sport, technology, entrepreneurial and/or innovation.

The first grantees for 2019 came from varying fields.

They comprised 15-year-old classical ballet dancer Samantha Grammer, track cycling specialist Callum Saunders, woodchopper Finn Sloan, rising tennis star Jade Otway, violinist Samuel Lee, 18-year-old tennis player Josh Gwynne and rower Phoebe Trolove.

Two former grantees were given

re-grants. They were Connor Guillemot (triathlon) and Brett McKeown (piping).

Guest speaker at the grantee evening was world champion Kiwi free diver William Trubridge, who provided an enlightening and motivational address.

Previous grants have gone to: 2017 - Liv Bishop (mountain biking); Olivia Sheat (opera); Quinn Udy (squash)

2018 - Alex Dawson (athletics); Jody Jansen Van Vuuren (shooting); Eleanor Grigg (music); Brad Palatchie (shooting); Chas Craig (golf); Jonty Zydenbos (music), Connor Guillemot (triathlon); Kodi Rasmussen (music); Lucy Sheat (athletics); Libby Holdaway (music), Brett McKeown (music); Angus McFarlane (rowing).

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Chance encounter leads to old friends’ new band Paula Hulburt Reporter

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They grew up together in a sleepy Scottish village but lost touch until the pull of nostalgia bought them back together on the other side of the world.

John Nelson and Tones Thorburn, originally from Eastriggs in Dumfriesshire, were the best of friends until life took them in different directions.

But 14 years on and the musically talented duo have just released their second single.

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European, the friends have just launched their latest collaboration, Moments.

“We started our musical journey together as wide-eyed teenagers with big dreams, big hair and big amps, back in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s.

“Tones moved to Auckland and we lost touch for around 14 years and one day in 2002 he popped into my mind.

“I called him up totally out of the blue and we spoke for hours like we had never parted and decided to go and visit him in Auckland.

“We loved it and decided one day me and my wife Patsy would like to live in New Zealand.

“After much job searching I managed to get a job in Blenheim with Lee Harper’s pcMedia and we arrived here November 2011.

Fast forward to 2017...Tones and I had been watching a music program on Prime and were inspired to do something,” says John.

“Little did we know we were destined to come together again some 40 years later, across the

Old friends John Nelson and Tones Thorburn have just released their second single.

Photo: Supplied. other side of the world in New Zealand! “ .. it would take more than the wild Cook Strait to prise us brothers in arms apart.”

Initially working apart in their home studios, the pair put together a “bunch of demos.”

Then they took a chance and headed to Neil Finn’s Roundhouse Studios with producer, Ben King of Goldenhorse/Grand Rapids

fame at the helm.

“Ben recruited a few of NZ’s renowned session musicians to play on our songs and, a gem of a debut album was born out of these Roundhead Studio sessions,” John says.

The band draws it influences from iconic artists that have inspired them from The Beatles, The Stones, Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2 and Crowded House.

Their debut single Summer Rain was released in February and has bene steadily gathering downloads and streams on You Tube and Spotify.

The second release is described

by John as a “piano-driven love story with a dramatic orchestral twist.”

Tones is an unashamed romantic and wrote Moments for his partner and muse, Sara.

“It’s about those precious moments we share in love – in romantic relationships, or with family and friends – when you’re immersed in those treasured moments that feel like they will last forever,” he says.

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Water plant assessed: The Ministry of Health is currently assessing the operation of the new Seddon Water Treatment Plant. Council is providing the Ministry with information on the quality of the water leaving the treatment plant to show it is compliant with New Zealand Drinking Water Standards. Following approval from the Ministry, the boil water notice will be lifted for the Seddon township treated reticulation network only. Council hopes this will be sometime in mid-April 2019.

Archie Sagar with music therapist Yvonne MacSweeny of Marlborough’s Creative Kids. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Music therapy brings joy Paula Hulburt Reporter

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Archie listens intently as music from the piano flows, his little fingers fly happily over the keys.

The four-year-old is at his weekly music therapy session with Marlborough’s Creative Kids.

He strikes a key and a beaming smile lets music therapist Yvonne MacSweeny, sat alongside him, know he is happy with his choice.

For Archie, the sessions have literally been life changing, says mum Alana Sagar.

Born with genetic disorder Pallister Killian Syndrome (PKS), Archie is just one of three children in New Zealand to be diagnosed with the condition.

With poor muscle tone, seizures and developmental delays, Archie was never supposed to sit up or vocalise.

Now, his squeals of delight ring out in the hall where he attends his one-onone therapy classes, and sometimes group sessions.

“His progress was just amazing.

“Everything about him was a

massive progression. At first he just lay down but can now scoot along on his bottom and chose what instrument he wants to play.

“It’s opened up a whole new world to him, it’s awoken his senses” says Alana.

“He’s become a lot more cognitively aware, he interacts now.”

The middle of three children, Archie is doted on by younger brother Marco and older brother Will.

Marco has come along to support his big brother and happily passes Archie the microphone to sing into.

On the floor nearby lay pictures of all the instruments for the children to point to.

With help from Yvonne, Archie indicates that he wants to play the drums.

Archie is not in a singing mood today but is delighted to bang on the drum, it’s texture and feel, just as important as the noise it can make.

Smiles flit across his face as embraces the moment; wavy brown hair bobbing in time as he moves to the beat.

For Alana it is a joy to watch.

For the son who is beaming with delight today, had a

tough start.

“If he wasn’t asleep, he was crying. I later discovered that his reflux was so bad it had burnt through parts of his esophagus.

“We waited five months for genetic testing, it was a long, drawn out process.

“I knew when he was born that there was something not right as he was so floppy and he looked different. Kids with PKS all look alike, they look like siblings,” she says.

At just two-years-old Archie was also diagnosed with Type I diabetes; a condition not associated with PKS. “That’s just the way the cookies crumbles,” says Alana.

“He joined Creative Kids three-and-a-half years ago and the gains have been massive.

“Lisa is so patient, compassionate and understanding and Archie just loves going there,” she says.

The drums are cast aside and, with help from mum, Archie stands in front of some hanging bells. The room is soon brimming with the silvery sound accompanied by chuckles from Archie.

A goodbye song awaits and content to lay down, Archie listens as Yvonne sings her

farewell.

Tired but happy, Archie is ready for a home and possibly a nap before his next adventure begins.

Archie is one of around 50 children the Creative Kids Trust helps each week But a waiting list means there are many more who need the charity’s help – but the group are in desperate need of funding.

Creative Kids Trust Founding Director Liz McKay says, “Creative arts therapies make a difference in peoples’ lives around the world.

“The trust is one of very few non-profit charities in our country offering various arts therapies to children with differences, and Archie is one of many Creative Kids that we have the pleasure of walking alongside.”

If you would like to make a donation to help a Creative Kid ontact liz@ creativekidstrust.org.

Upcoming community events to help support this local charity include The Great Blenheim Bake Off on Mother’s Day, 12 May, Rocketman Movie Premiere on 30 May, and Stars in Your Eyes on 17 August.

Submissions open: Submissions have opened on Council’s 2019-20 Annual Plan. Councillors adopted the Plan for public consultation at a council meeting on Thursday. Mayor John Leggett says the Council is maintaining its focus on capital investment for Marlborough’s core infrastructure, investing $519 million on services over ten years. The deadline for submissions is 5.00 pm on Monday 6 May. Write to Annual Plan Feedback, Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour Street, PO Box 443, Blenheim 7240, or email annualplan@marlborough.govt.nz

Wildlife easter hunt: Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary will be holding a special Easter Hunt on 20 April. Search for clues and work out the code to unlock an Easter treat. Treasure maps can be picked up onboard Beachcomber Cruises. Departs Picton at 10am and returns at 12.15pm. Booking essential. Tickets cost $15 for an adult, $10 for a child aged from 2 years old to 15 years old and children aged under 2 are $5. Visit beachcombercruises.co.nz to book.

Farmers market challenge: As part of National Farmers’ Market Week the Marlborough Farmers’ Market is asking, could you eat exclusively from market ingredients for a whole week “We will be sharing meal plans and recipe ideas on the market’s Facebook page, to encourage others to take part,” says Market Chairman Neville White. “Together, we can reduce food miles, and follow a healthy, seasonal diet, that encourages local diversity to thrive, so everyone wins.”

Bus trail approved: Council approved an 18-month trial for three new bus services in Marlborough, including a new Renwick to Blenheim return service, expanded Blenheim commuter routes and Blenheim to Picton return service options. Since then Council has been working with bus service providers to confirm pricing and the final routes. New service routes will be up and running in the next four to five months.

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Opinion

Kmart opens in Blenheim: I went in at about 11.30.

Was good, all staff were friendly and happy considering they had probably had a crazy start to the day. Well set out but the isles are rather tight. Geri Plant.

Not in that madness. No way. I'll pop in when the hoards are done. Tania Hawken.

"Interesting" but not worth camping out in the cold for and I am glad I never drove to Nelson for a "bargain".

Peter Chapman.

That's crazy!! didn't go for a morning! I'm pleased but I'm not a crazy Jolene Lund.

Glad I look this it's there person...

Waiting till tomorrow [Friday] to visit the store.

Karen Knofflock.

It's awesome! Well done Kmart team it looks great. Cherayn Bryant.

It's a great day! Come on in and see for yourself.

Keri Maslen

Visiting ex-judge allegedly assaulted in Picton: This is a disgrace! Why are the police not following up on this? Barbara McLaren.

Sorry, this has allegedly occurred but two sides to a story. Ex-judge or Joe Public, no one deserved to be "knocked down" but be interesting to hear/ know other side and maybe view CCTV footage, might change opinions. Maree Davidson.

Lol he might just go back to work being a judge and send his ass away to jail.

Sharnae Mcloone.

OMG this is not right!

This person needs to be charged. Tina Bate.

New community newspaper for Marlborough: Congratulations on the launch. Very positive for our community. Brendon Adams.

Great first issue guyscongratulations! Sports lovers will be very pleased to see that Pete's back with lots of great local sports stories.

Joy Stephens.

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Weekly poll: Kmart officially opened in Blenheim last week.

What are your thoughts on our newest retailer?

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Great new paper with great local news and especially Marlborough sport.

Les McKay. A great read well done Tony loved the local sports coverage. Gail Goddard.

Good paper. More local stories that the others don't have. We haven't had a local paper in any form for the past two years.

Jake Heard.

A proper local newspaper at last! Janet Steggle.

Fabulous paper! Great articles and so nice to read positive stories. Well done.

Alana Sagar.

Received. Great layout, easy to read. Leigh Ann.

MDC's 'strategic assets' bail out: “Strategic purchases” and “expensive bail-outs” Let’s take a look shall we?

June 2011. Council pays off Omaka Aviation Trust debt $1.4mill ($1.9mill with interest added).

October 2018 Council minutes.

“A donation of $1.45M from MDC to assist with reducing our debt, the Trust is now debt free” Did you read about this?

March 2019. Council approves another $60,000.00 to the Totaranui Trust for the Captain Cook celebrations. This on top of $100,000 per annum for each of 2017-19. Trust agrees budget is very poor. Trust employs a General Manager!

June 2017. Old Clubs of Marlborough purchased for $1.33mill as a “strategic asset” Now sits empty.

Riverside Park $1.0mill but no water feature due to budget over-

Marlborough Chat The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment report has taken an important step forward in our country’s aim to reduce greenhouse gases. It has done this by acknowledging and highlighting the vital differences of the long-term effects of methane compared to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The PCE report recommends targets of zero gross fossil emissions, and a reduction target for biological emissions. Put very

simply, the report recommends shifting our focus from methane – cows being an obvious, and often publicised example – to fossil CO2 emissions – cars.

I’ve said for a long time that methane, particularly from the agriculture industry which often bears the brunt of this debate, is not only impossible to accurately measure but is the wrong emission to target. Compared to other countries, New Zealand has a relatively high proportion

of methane and nitrous oxide and a low share of CO2. However, methane is a short-lived, and CO2 a long-lived climate pollutant, which makes CO2 a serious threat long-term. The report recommends treating fossil emissions separately from biological emissions and sinks, making room to clearly focus on eliminating CO2 emissions. Utilising forestry under the Emissions Trading Scheme to only capture agricultural emissions

runs.

Bus shelter $300,000.00 includes $40,000 to the Christchurch Architect who “designed” it. Median house prices for Marlborough $438,000.00 (Harcourt’s March 2019).

The old Warehouse Stationery and Liquorland Buildings on lower High St now sit empty alongside an ugly and overgrown weed infested “park” Have we already committed to a new library and art centre? $21mill?

Is this Council's core business bailing out operations unable to fund themselves and buying “strategic assets” or should they be attending to water, roads, footpaths and things that are desperately needed to improve the region for all not a few?

It’s election time soon. Is this sustainable and did you know these things already?

Signed: Disillusioned (Peter Chapman).

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has the added benefit of helping to achieve the water, soil and biodiversity objectives that the PCE recommends.

There are other factors to consider too, including that water vapour has the most influence on the greenhouse effect. Water vapour is somewhat unique in that it appears as a liquid, a gas and a solid, and is present in much greater concentrations than other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Therefore, water

vapour could either be a negative or a positive feedback to the other greenhouse gases. Scientists are still grappling with its influence on the warming effect and it is the likely cause of difficulties with climate models.

There is no easy answer to reducing our emissions. Important is that we adjust our focus to reducing the most damaging emissions, not the ones that seem, on the face of it, most convenient.

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Blenheim Country Music Club members Ross Akerblom, Les Thomas and Bruce Windleburn.

Photo: Sarah Hodgett.

Country music event to strike a chord with fans

Country music fans are in for a treat as an awardwinning special guest gets set to strum up a storm.

Blenheim Country Music Club is hosting musician Peter Bonnington from Tapawera.

And a five-piece band of musicians from Marlborough will be on hand to support as they showcase their talents too, including Les Thomas on pedal steel guitar.

Base guitarist and club President Ross Akerblom from Blenheim is one of the performers.

He says concert goers can expect a great time.

“Pete has won awards at many country music concerts and is an excellent performer of true country music and has a great personality on stage.

“We get quite a big turnout quite a big turn-out.

“I think $5 for three hours is pretty cheap entertainment.

If people want to get up and dance there’s room for that, too. We just want to encourage people to enjoy themselves, that’s what it’s all about,” he says.

The club has about 80 members and will celebrate their 50th anniversary later this year.

Anyone who’d like to join is always welcome, says Ross.

“We’re always looking for musicians, but we also have members who don’t play and just come along to listen,” he says.

Ross joined in 1981 and says the club has played a special part in his life.

“It was a steep learning curve for me. We really know our stuff and it’s lucky for us that people come along and support what we do,” he says.

The three-hour event includes afternoon tea and will be held on 14 April at Redwoodtown School in Blenheim at 2pm.

Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door.

For further information about the concert or the club itself, contact Ross Akerblom on: 578 3922.

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Ralph McCubbin with one of the characters that help make the show so special. Photo: Supplied.

Haunting fairy tale to showcase new Anderson Theatre It’s a fairytale, but with a twist.

As the first show to be held in the Anderson Theatre inside Blenheim’s ASB Theatre, The Road That Wasn’t There is set to make bold use of the new space.

Championing puppetry and shadow play, the show, described by its creators as a “deliciously dark fairytale” will unleash its magical charms on curious adults and children from13 April-22 May. Staged by award winning

company Trick of the Light, the show captures light and shadow to cleverly bring the characters to life.

Written by Ralph McCubbin Howell, directed by Hannah Smith performed by Ralph McCubbin Howell, Paul Waggott and Elle Wootton, the show has been a sell-out success.

Set in Central Otago, and rooted in New Zealand folklore, the curious tale tells of faeries who drink moonshine at the back of

Mitre 10 and of lost moas roaming the hills.

Such was the play success it played to full houses at the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

A company spokeswoman says co-founders Hannah and Ralph have a gift for creating “beautiful stories.”

“They make world-class theatre that is loved across generations,” she says.

The magic comes as a young woman strays off the beaten

track to find herself in a paper world.

“It seems a land of possibility, but she soon discovers that things that happen in the fictional world can have frighteningly real consequences,” she says.

This haunting, evocative play is suitable for all ages from aged 8 years old upwards.

Tickers are available from Ticketek from $25 per adult, $15 for children or $20 for a senior.

TRICK OF THE LIGHT’S

Sat 13 - Mon 15 April Anderson Theatre, ASB Theatre Marlborough A school holiday hit for intrepid children 8 years and over, and adventurous adults.

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Excitement is building ahead of The Grand Re-Opening of The Station in Seddon on Sunday, April 14th.

The Café & Tupari cellar door will be officially opened at 1:15pm.

“It’s all about bringing the community together to have a good time and to celebrate new beginnings,” says Olivia Doonan, co-manager of The Station with her mother, Heather Turnbull.

“We are hoping for a good turnout; market stalls will be trading from midday, then at 1:05pm ‘The Marlborough Flyer’ (heritage steam train) will arrive. The local pipe band will play and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Leggett to officially open The Station. The market will run until 3:30pm and the café will serve lunch until 2:30pm and then re-poen for drinks and refreshments between 3pm and 8pm. We warmly welcome locals and supporters to share in this fabulous occasion!”

In September last year the Turnball family purchased the 120-year-

old building and acre of land.

The new owners have kept its original character and Edwardian architectural features.

“We’ve furnished it in keeping with the era and retained the original timber flooring and joinery” says Olivia.

“The old waiting room will function as a multi-purpose room for use by community groups, rented by businesses or for private events. The café space is the newer part of the building which was added on in 2002; it’s light, airy and sunny – just a nice space to be in.” Out the front of the building are lovely potager gardens including a medicinal garden, a tea garden, a salad garden and herb gardens which include 7 different varieties of mint!

‘Seddon Station was erected as part of the Blenheim-Awatere railway and was completed in 1902. Clad in rusticated weatherboards with a corrugated-iron roof, Seddon is a slender gable station.’ (Railway Heritage Trust of New Zealand).

“In recent years, the station has

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Koko Lambert, Kate Shadbolt, Olivia Doonan and Heather Turnbull have teamed up to re-open The Station on the 14th April in Seddon. Photo: Supplied. been a base for Awatere Valley Trust for community work,” says Olivia. “We also hope we can do something communityoriented with it.

The original ticket office will be the Tasting Room

for Tupari Wines, an artisan wine company owned by the Turnbull family and award winning winemaker Glenn Thomas. “Both families arrived in the Awatere in 1988, and became good friends, which

ultimately lead to Glenn & David forming Tupari Wines, and its first vintage in 2005.”

Tupari’s selection of beautiful wines are made from estate grown sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, pinot gris and riesling.

Olivia says the Awatere Valley is ‘massive’ in terms of output, producing more grapes than are grown outside of Marlborough. Additionally, she believes Seddon’s tourism potential is huge.

“There’s a lot happening which will help put the region on the map. We hope The Flyer will be able to come out more regularly; The Coastal Pacific Cycle Trail could also be huge for our area. We want to encourage locals into creative ventures to help develop Seddon; collectively we can make it happen.”

Oliva is also involved with ‘Shaking Change for Good’ a fundraiser to build the Awatere Early Childhood Hub. The earthquakes impacted all the local preschool facilities, none of with are able to be insured. There will be a Shaking Change fundraiser stall at the opening with a chocolate wheel, raffles, an information table so people can learn more about the project, and a sausage sizzle later in the day.

Olivia and Heather make a great team, together with Koko Lambert and Kate Shadbolt who are leasing the café.

“My partner Kate and I love hospitality and the Seddon area,” says Koko.

“I’ve lived in the Awatere region for five years, Kate even longer. We saw the opportunity and approached Tupari Wines; we told them what we could do and fortunately this aligned with their values and what they had in mind for The Station. Kate and I have our hearts set on making it work and providing a place for not only locals, but also for passers-by. Seddon is the place we have chosen to raise our Tamariki; it’s because of the resilience of everything you see. We just love the community and always put our hearts into everything our family gets involved in.”

Koko says the café will have cabinet food available as well a nice, simple menu for breakfast

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The bright and spacious café interior overlooking the edible garden and outdoor dining area. Photo: Supplied. and lunch, serving tasty, fresh food. “We want a place with a point of difference, somewhere people can dine and enjoy our scrumptious cooking.”

On the day of the grand re-opening, the café will be open for service from midday and will have pre-ordered options

available for passengers arriving on The Marlborough Flyer. “The café will then close at 2:30pm before serving nibbles and refreshments between 3pm and 8pm.

“We want to share this with locals and those who support us, enjoying a taste of what we can do food-wise. We also want

to give a special thanks for our families and to the Doonan and Turnball family.”

Come together and celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of The Station, with the Café and Tupari Wines Cellar Door on Mills Street, SH1 from midday on Sunday, April 14th.

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For the third consecutive year, Feast Marlborough is a happening event which once again promises a fantastic line-up of tantalising cuisine and sublime entertainment.

The four-day food extravaganza which takes place from May 9 to May 12 will feature the region’s most outstanding food and wine and the talented people and stories behind it all.

Additionally, Rare Fare, which features signature dishes lovingly created by local chefs will be available on Marlborough menus from Monday, April 15 to Sunday, May 19.

Kicking things off is the WK Gala Feast Starlight sessions in which outstanding Marlborough wine and food is paired with music from exceptionally talented NZ

musicians such as Anna Coddington. Bayleys Friday Night Feast is another local favourite – this food lover’s festival will take place in Market Square on Friday, May 10 with its street party vibe, festive lights, mouth-watering array of food options and live entertainment.

“In its first year Feast Marlborough was only had a handful of events,” says coordinator Louisa Leggett.

“The Friday Night Feast was one of the initial events which was a bit smaller three years ago, then last year organiser Chris Shaw put in a proposition to council and they came on board with support which was fantastic.

"This allowed the festival to grow, so the feast became much bigger and we were able to attract culi-

nary talent from outside the region including celebrity chefs Al Brown and Micheal Meredith,” she says.

Returning again this year, Al Brown will serve up two delicious dishes which showcase Regal King Salmon alongside the likes of Blenheim’s own Feast Merchants who will be kicking up at storm, as will the numerous other local chefs represented.

Louisa is loving her role with Feast Marlborough.

“It’s been a real pleasure being involved with a festival initiative that has so much contact with various different stakeholders – our producers, local restaurants and people from outside the region.

"It’s been really interesting experience which really builds your faith in the ability of our region to showcase its really wide range of excellent produce; everything from cheese and nuts and fruit

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and tradition while also paying homage to contemporary Maori cuisine."

Another fabulous event is ‘Light and Shade,’ which is a magical cruise to Waterfall Bay where you can enjoy a long lunch with award winning chef Ben Bayley featuring mysteriously seductive Black Garlic and sumptuous Seresin wines.

Another fun event for everyone is the Mills

Feast Marlborough will see the best of the region's food on display. and vegetables to really top draw meat producers and supreme beers and wines.

"The feast has been organised around the St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon when around 4000 people are in town, mainly from Christchurch, Nelson and Wel-

lington,” says Louisa.

“We have a great line-up of Marlborough Underground dining experiences this year in various locations including an event not to be missed – ‘Hakari with the Aunties’ at Omaka Marae, bringing you a night rich in culture

Bay Mussels Street Party in the picturesque seaside village of Havelock. For just $10 entry, people can taste a range of delicious mussels and enjoy local coffee, honey and live entertainment.

Feast Marlborough’s exciting Rare Fare creates an opportunity for the region to champion its local chefs and wonderful produce in which each café or restaurant

creates a signature dish that celebrates the essence of Marlborough.

“We have attracted lots of entries this year and because creating a signature dish means different things to different people, you a get a really diverse range of food.

Brilliantly, Cuisine Magazine came onboard last year and ultimately decides who wins and also gets to feature in the July edition of the magazine.”

This year members of the public have the opportunity to try these dishes as well and can take part in the all new people’s choice awards.

Entrants in this year’s Rare Fare include: Vines Village, Punga Cove, Karaka Cuisine, Scenic Hotel, Bay of Many Coves, Café Cortado, Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen, Hans Herzog Bistro, Herb and Olive and Mills Bay Mussels Café.

Owner of Karaka Cuisine, Sander de Wildt, describes Feast Marlborough as a ‘very cool event’ and a chance to showcase local ingredients and have fun with

Owner of Karaka Cuisine, Sander de Wildt, is one of the local chefs taking part in this year's Feast Marlborough.

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local produce.

“My signature dish involves goat’s cheese, hazelnuts, garlic – three local key elements,” says Sander.

“I’ve included some locally grown herbs and courgettes to add some freshness to create a nice light dish for lunch in the café," he says.

"We are located in Riverlands Estate which is quite industrial but everything we cook is fresh; we also do a lot of outsource catering for wineries and private dinners.”

Sander says a lot of people come to Karaka Cuisine for a hearty meal such a steak sandwich, but his signature dish is a bit more elegant and is a good match with a little Kombucha if you don’t happen to drink wine.

“Feast Marlborough festival has created an opportunity for our region to shout about Marlborough produce on a national level and Rare Fare is one of the ways we can do this,” says Louisa.

For more information about Feast Marlborough, visit www.feastmarlborough.nz or check out the Marlborough App.

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SPORT Duo show the way Peter Jones Reporter

peter@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

Rangers AFC and Blenheim Valley MBC are the early pacesetters in the Mayfield Motorworld division one football competition.

Both sides have racked up two wins from their two starts this season, Rangers keeping a clean sheet for the second consecutive weekend at A and P Park on Saturday.

They accounted for BV Cobras 4-0, prolific striker Adam Rose netting all four of their goals, adding to the four he bagged on opening day.

After a scoreless first half, which saw Rangers have four goals disallowed, AFC got into their work in the second spell, producing what coach John Denmark described as “a great team effort by all”.

Cobras, who were able to field just the bare 11, enjoyed solid

contributions from keeper Matthys van der Venter, centre back Nick sawyer and midfielder Freddy Sorensen.

The MBC v Rangers Clubs of Marlborough clash, also played at A and P Park, was also scoreless at the break, but the school side pulled away to win 2-0, Shinji Mikame and Sid Knobben getting the goals.

After taking time to adjust to the wet pitch, MBC showed patience and produced some lengthy possession football against a gritty Rangers side. Coach Gareth Pugh said MBC tried to play with speed but found it hard to break down a resilient, compact defence.

“We only managed to break the defence twice though which will be a work on for future weeks” he added.

“Hats off to the Clubs’ nevergive-up attitude showing how structure and team work can pay off when under pressure.”

A high-quality Central club

BV Cobras goal keeper Matthys van der Venter about to block the shot of Rangers’ Oliver Saunders at Blenheim’s A and P Park on Saturday. Photo: Andrew Board. derby, well refereed by Gary Roberts, was taken out by Wolves who prevailed 2-1 over Pirates at Athletic Park.

Matthew Stretch opened the scoring for Wolves, netting from a corner early in the second half, then Steve McCaa bagged their second after a well-judged pass from Ben Shallcrass with 15 minutes to go.

However Pirates fought back

when a Shane Evans cross was headed in by Sam Boyce and could have shared the spoils when they failed to convert a late penalty.

Best for Wolves were McCaa, Scott Wilkinson, Nick Allen and Ben Blackman while Ollie Baker, Dave Turner and Evans stood out for their clubmates.

Results: Division one: Central Wolves 2

Central Pirates 1; Rangers AFC 4 BV Cobras 0; BV MBC 2 Rangers CoM 0.

Division two: Picton Masters 2 Rangers Masters 1; Trojans 5 Spartans 2; Redwood Masters 2 Central Buccaneers 0.

Youth grade: BV Dominators 8 Rangers Citizens 4; Rangers Rascals 5 Redwood Wolves 3.

Standings: Division one: Rangers AFC 6, BV MBC 6, Central Wolves 4, BV Cobras 1, Central Pirates 0, BV Masters 0, Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 0.

Division two: Redwood 6, Trojans 3, Novus Picton 3, Picton Masters 3, Rangers Masters 1, Central 1, Spartans 0.

Youth grade: Dominators 3, Trojans 3, Rascals 3, Redwood 3, Citizens 0.

Next week: Division one: Rangers AFC v Pirates at A and P Park; BV MBC v BV Cobras at Athletic Park; BV Masters v Rangers CoM at A and P Park.

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Teams upbeat despite tough start Peter Jones Reporter

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They may be winless a month into the E’stel Tasman Trophy premier rugby season, but there is certainly no panic in the Renwick and Moutere camps.

Both sides have lost twice to both Marlborough and Nelsonbased opposition, leaving them propping up the points table.

However, as Renwick coach Glen Blackmore points out, there is a long way to go before season’s end and progress is being made.

“We are slowly making steps forward, unfortunately it is just a lot of little things that are letting us down, the one-percenters, the lack of a decent kick chase, dropped ball, all letting the opposition off the hook,” he explained. “It’s just a little frustrating at the moment.”

While not about to make excuses, Blackmore said it was taking time to shape the 2019 team after losing several key players in the off season.

“We’ve got some very good players … it’s probably more of a confidence thing, getting everyone to understand what we are trying to do. For some of the younger players it is just trying to cope with the premier intensity.”

Despite their 0-4 start Blackmore says the feeling in the team remains positive, “we’ve just got

Central midfielder Jake Cresswell spies a hole in the Renwick defensive line. Photo: Peter Jones. to trust what we are doing and keep working hard and the wins will come. As we say, ‘winning is just about being better than yesterday’”.

Moutere head coach Laurie McGlone, in his first season as Magpies coach, is also remaining up beat.

“We did better in the second half but we are giving teams a head start every week. We have got to work out how to get out of the blocks better.

“The structure that we are playing is coming together, but it is frustrating that we have lost a few key players and we are lacking some leadership on the park at this stage.

“But that’s rugby … you have to live with what players are available at the time and move on.”

It doesn’t get any easier for the Magpies, scheduled to meet a red-hot Marist outfit at Awarua

Park on Saturday.

“We are back to the drawing board on Tuesday, we’ll assess where we are at and try to put a better performance on next week,” added McGlone.

On Saturday, Central tipped over Renwick 20-14 in an arm-wrestle at the Renwick Domain while East Coast followed up their win over Nelson last Saturday with a 26-17 victory over Moutere.

At Renwick, it was anybody’s game at halftime, the Blues clinging to a 15-14 lead after a seesawing first 40. The home side started strongly in the second spell but couldn’t maintain field position, small mistakes allowing Central to dominate in that area and enjoy more possession.

Despite that the visitors were unable to increase their slender advantage until the final 10 minutes when impressive No 8 Josh Chapman crashed over for his second try to seal the deal.

Locals in NZ rowing team Peter Jones Seven rowers from Marlborough-based clubs have been named in the 2019 Rowing New Zealand elite team for the forthcoming international season.

Robbie Manson, from the Wairau club, was named in early March for the men’s single sculls seat and last week he was joined by four other Wairau athletes.

Sophie MacKenzie, returning to the top level after a lengthy absence, was named to crew the women’s lightweight single while Kirstyn Goodger, Ella Greenslade and Ian Seymour were included in their respective sweep squads, from which the men’s and women’s four and eight crews will be chosen.

From the Blenheim club, Tom Murray is selected to row the men’s pair with Michael Brake, while club mate Harrison Somerville will compete in the men’s lightweight double alongside Matt Dunham.

A feature of the squad is the

Harrison Somerville, out of the Blenheim Rowing Club, will crew the NZ lightweight double. Photo: Supplied. inclusion of former Olympic champions Mahe Drysdale and Hamish Bond among the men’s sweep squad.

In total, 16 Central Rowing Performance Centre athletes have been chosen. Along with the seven from Marlborough clubs, they comprise Kerri Gowler, Zoe McBride, Jackie Kiddle, Beth Ross, Jackie Gowler, Ruby Tew, Chris Harris, Brook Robertson and Phillip Wilson.

They will represent New Zealand at various World Rowing Cup regattas and the World championships. The

team was selected following a seven-day trial including erg testing and seat racing.

The main international competitions for the Rowing NZ High Performance programme are the Olympic Games (held every four years with the next Olympic Games held in Tokyo, 2020), the World Rowing Cup series and the annual World Rowing Championships. The World Rowing Cup series comprises of three regattas held each year with overall winners being determined by points that are awarded to the top finishing boats at each event.

New Zealand routinely attends World Rowing Cup II and III. The 51-strong team will remain at Lake Karapiro to train before departing overseas to contest the 2019 World Rowing Cup II in Poznan, Poland in June and World Rowing Cup III in Rotterdam, Netherlands in July. Confirmation of the World Rowing Championships team will be announced after World Rowing Cup III.

Others to shine for the Blues were fellow flankers Hayward Kaloni and Braden Stewart, halfback Ethan Jones, centre Jake Cresswell and fullback Mitch Smith who kicked intelligently, especially in the second spell.

The Renwick front row of George Tuineau, Sione Lonitenisi and Quinn Harrison-Jones played strongly, as did lock Jaydn Holdaway and loosie Atu Taufa.

Kyle Marfell was all class at first five while winger Falaula FotuMoala, plus Orisi Erenavula and Michael Vaeno in midfield looked a dangerous combination until the latter left the field with a leg injury in the first half.

Meanwhile at Seddon, East Coast took early control of their clash with the Magpies, two tries to former Fijian international Nemia Ranuku helping them to a 21-0 halftime lead. However Moutere fought back in the second spell, scoring 17 points,

although the Coasters managed a fourth try to register a crucial bonus point.

Ranuku, No 8 Shohei Nonaka and prop Brogan Matthews played well for the victors while fullback Josh Reece, midfielder Feofaaki Kaumavae and hooker Aiden Gane were the pick of the Moutere side.

On the other side of the Whangamoas, Nelson rebounded to beat Stoke 2212, Waimea Old Boys downed Kahurangi 17-6 and Marist beat Wanderers 38-12.

Scorers: Central 20 (Braden Stewart, Josh Chapman 2 tries, Mitch Smith con, pen) Renwick 14 (Michael Vaeno, Orisi Erenavula tries, Liam Townsend 2 con). HT: 15-14.

East Coast 26 (Nemia Ranuku 2, Myles Hamilton, Jake Collins tries, Hamilton 3 con) Moutere 17 (Josh Reece, Petueli Taufaga tries, Max Freydell 2 con, pen).

HT: 21-0.

Standings: Waimea Old Boys 19, Marist 15, Wanderers 13, Nelson 12, East Coast 10, Kahurangi 10, Central 9, Stoke 6, Waitohi 6, Moutere 2, Renwick 2.

Next week: Waitohi v Stoke in Picton; Waimea Old Boys v Renwick at Jubilee Park; East Coast v Kahurangi at Seddon; Moutere v Marist at Awarua Park; Nelson v Central at Trafalgar Park; Wanderers a bye.

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Eastern States Speedway plans an April “triple treat� to wrap up another top season.

As the Marlborough-based club, based at Foxes Island near Renwick, enters the final weeks of its 2018-19 speedway season they are keen to wind things up on a high-revving

note.

To that end they have scheduled three of their most popular meetings to round the season out and provide some late thrills for their loyal fans.

The excitement begins on Saturday, April 13, with the final round of the South Island Modified series.

The huge track will suit the mighty v8 “winged warriors� who always turn on quite a show for the crowd. The final round will have special significance for local and visiting competitors after popular Eastern States driver Scott Valk suffered a season-ending injury while competing in the Modified Invasion at Woodford Glen, near Christchurch on March 30. The drivers will be racing in Scott’s honour in what is

shaping up as an epic finish.

With just 60 points separating the top five drivers and 100 points on offer it is anyone’s game.

The stock cars will provide the bash with their ever-popular “State of Turmoil� event, while the sidecars will take part in their open club champs. Racing starts at 6pm.

The final meetings of the season are an Easter double-header, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21.

Saturday night sees the MTF Blenheim Easter champs contested - but that’s only part of a varied entertainment package.

Stock cars, youth ministocks, TQs, streetstocks, sidecars, saloons and the Mike Inwood Production saloon champs will also be on track. Plenty of drivers

are expected to make the trip from Nelson and Christchurch to boost numbers over the holiday weekend, which should spice up the “bash and crash grades�. Drivers and their cars will put it all on the line before off-season rebuilds, especially as this is the time when scores are settled. Saturday’s meeting ignites off at 6pm.

Sunday’s meeting, which will bring down the chequered flag on another top year for the local speedway, begins at 3pm on Sunday 21.

The main event is the Harvest Nationals, a final chance to take home some silverware for the season.

Also, the stock cars get to play “stock car soccer�, which involves a derby car being used as a football as the drivers

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Photo: Speednut. do their best to shunt it around the track. It is always a fun watch, especially for the younger brigade, and a great way to see out the season.

Family entry is just $25 per show and spectators can visit the drivers prior to racing, maybe even get a

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The Canterbury Rams made the most of the Basketball Blitz tournament staged at Marlborough Lines Stadium on Friday and Saturday, upstaging both the Nelson Giants and the Wellington Saints.

On Friday evening, Saints opened proceedings by downing the Giants 96-66, then the Rams completed a Saturday double-header, prevailing 80-71 over the Saints in the morning and 70-60 over the Giants at night.

All three sides were using the event as their final pre-season preparation, with the NZ NBL beginning later this week.

Saints and Tall Blacks coach Paul Henare, in his first year with the Wellington club, felt he got what he wanted from the pre-season hit out. “Most definitely, it’s good to get a couple of games in before the season begins – we haven’t quite got our full group together yet and we have only being going for a couple of weeks so just to play some live games will benefit us come next week.�

Henare said that the abbreviated pre-season was something that affected most teams in the NBL NZ competition. “I’ve only been back in the country for two and a half weeks and several of our players have just come into town – a lot of teams have a really condensed pre-season. It’s the norm for this league right now with a lot of players coming from the Australian NBL which wrapped up in March, you have to try

Saints guard Shea Ili drives towards the basket during his side’s game against the Canterbury Rams at Stadium 2000 on Saturday morning. Photo: Peter Jones. and cram in as much as you can in a short space of time.�

He felt his side obviously had plenty of work to do before the first NBL tip-off, but suggested all sides were in the same boat. “I don’t think there would be a coach that would be satisfied where his team is at right now, we have also got to integrate two imports in the space of 6-7 days next week. It’s going to take time and we won’t be perfect by game one.�

The former Tall Blacks guard stressed that pre-season results weren’t something he concerned himself with. “The win/loss column doesn’t mean anything pre-season, but the way we play does. In terms of the way we played the two games, we were well off the mark. “[Against Rams] We went one for 13 [in three-point shooting] in the first half and got just one of our next 10 shots from three before we had a late flurry at the end. Our shooters, and I think this was just mental fatigue, were off the pace today.�

Henare, in his first extended

trip to Blenheim, said he had been very impressed with the facilities at Stadium 2000. “It’s always good to get away at this time of year and to spend some time together ‌ a really worthwhile trip.â€?

Results Friday Wellington Saints 96 (Leon Henry 18, Jordan Ngatai 18, Shea Ili 17 Reuben Te Rangi 12, Rob Loe 12) Nelson Giants 66 (Sam Dempster 11, Kruz Perrot-Hunt 10, Daniel Grida 20). Quarter scores (Saints first): 16-17, 45-34, 65-52, 96-66.

Saturday Canterbury Rams 80 (Taylor Britt 21, Isaiah Wilkins 14, Mike Karena 13, Emmett Naar 11) Wellington Saints 71 (Shea Ili 14, Reuben Te Rangi 13, Rob Loe 11, Leon Henry 10).

Quarter scores (Rams first): 1815, 42-32, 62-43, 80-71.

Canterbury Rams 70 (Isaiah Wilkins 18, Mike Karena 17, Jono Janssen 15) Nelson Giants 60 (Tyrell Harrison 16, Daniel Grida 15). Quarter scores (Rams first): 21-18, 41-31, 63-43, 70-60.

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Marlborough Football will field 71 junior teams across their competitions this season.

Children from the age of four are put through NZ Football’s ‘Whole of Football’ programmes that are about an environment that maximises a child’s involvement with lots of movement, variety and fun.

They start with Floorpride Firstkicks for 4 to 6-year-olds, which is a 40 minute programme every Saturday encompassing general movement, football technique and football coordination, ending with a 10 minute small-sided game.

Kids then move on to Pak ‘n Save Fun Football for 7 to 8-year-olds that starts with a

Floorpride First kicks BV Player Xaver Hamann goes for goal. Photo: Supplied. series of warm up activities for half an hour and then ends in a 30 minute game. After that children move on to Mini Football for 9 to 12-year-olds with game time extending each

year until they make it to the Youth League 15 to 17-yearolds who participate in a full 90-minute game.

The Nelson women’s division one kicked off at A&P Park on Saturday with Marlborough’s BV Bullets taking part in the competition.

This is the first year this team of girls has been put together by the Blenheim Valley club and they made a promising start, holding a very experienced Richmond Swans side from Nelson to 3-2, a highlycompetitive score line.

The BV Bullets will be playing their games in Nelson and Marlborough on a fortnightly home and away schedule.

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Peter Jones The Renwick Rugby Club can hardly be termed “new kids on the block”, after all they have been around since 1915, but they are still waiting for their first premier club title.

Last year they couldn’t have gone much closer, losing 20-19 to a firedup Waitohi side in a full-blooded

final at Lansdowne Park.

Their resurgence over the past few seasons has been nothing short of remarkable. In 2014 Renwick lost every match of their season, prompting a rethink at the wellsupported country club, leading into their centenary in 2015.

The following year they began to make progress towards being

more competitive in premier ranks, then consolidated in 2017 when they reached the Marlborough sub-union final with consistent performances, a feat they repeated last year.

Unfortunately they came up short on both occasions, but will fancy their chances of breaking the club’s duck this time around.

While they don’t have quite as much depth in their squad as they did in the previous seasons, the Green Machine have a host of quality players to call on.

Gone from last year’s lineup are former international

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hooker Ti’i Paulo, who will be involved in coaching, co-captain Glen Ballam, halfback Chris Bolton, Irish flyhalf Brian Bennett, winger Kavekini Kabu, halfback Todd Nicholas and lock Sam Leov.

Fortunately some class players have been recruited to fill the gaps, including two notable former players who are returning. Blockbusting No 8 Rusiate Saukuru is back on the books this year, as is dynamic flanker Cody Weir.

Former MBC First XV standouts loosie Jaydn Holdaway, halfback

Jayden Lister and lock Daniel Jones will add youthful vigour while powerful prop George Tuineau and hooker Sione Lonistani will bolster the front row ranks.

Although there will be several changes in the Green Machine ranks, key players such as Kyle Marfell, Josh Holdaway, Josh Bason, Naisa Taufa, Kurt Schollum, Quinn Harrison-Jones, plus sevens player Michael Vaeno and Falaula Fotu Moala remain. It is hoped that Michael Dillon and Regan Marshall will be available mid-season to

improve on the backline depth.

Glen Blackmore is back to coach the Norwood FMC-sponsored side again, his fingers firmly crossed that they can make it “third time lucky” at finals time in 2019.

The club was founded in 1915 as Central B and named Renwick in 1945. In 1985 they amalgamated with the Air Force RFC based at Woodbourne and became known as Renwick United, before reverting to Renwick RFC several seasons later.

Their home ground is the Renwick Domain.

As well as the premier side the Renwick club will field a number of other sides, including the Woodbourne Tavern senior A division two team.

In the junior grades the Renwick

U12s will be coached by Sebastian Canning, the Renwick U11s by Matt Calder, the U10s by Steve Derig, the Renwick U9s by Simon Ryan, the U8s by Aaron Meek, the Renwick U7s are still seeking a coach while the U6s will be organised by Logie Berakah.

Norwood FMC Renwick: Josh Bason, Sione Lanitensi, Quinn Harrison-Jones, Jaydn Holdaway, Daniel Jones, Josh Holdaway, Cody Weir, Kurt Schollum, Jayden Lister, Kyle Marfell, Naisa Taufa, Michael Vaeno, Falaula Fotu Moala, Erenavula Orisi, Varani Komaisavai, Matt Paterson, George Tuineau, Hamish Stevenson, Hayden Marfell, Michael Dillon, Regan Marshall, Rusiate Saukuru.

Renwick’s 2019 schedule: April 13: v Waimea Old Boys in Nelson April 18: v East Coast at Seddon April 27: v Wanderers in Nelson May 4 : a bye May 11: v Nelson at Renwick May 18: v Moutere at Renwick May 25: v Marist at Renwick June 1 & June 8: Tasman Trophy

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Midfielder Michael Vaeno was a stand out for the Renwick division one team in 2018. Photo: Shuttersport.

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The Green Machine’s premier side had plenty of reason to celebrate during the 2018 season, including getting their hands on the coveted John Goodman Challenge Trophy. Photo: Supplied.

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Champion freediver William Trubridge speaks at the Inspire Foundation grants evening in Blenheim last Tuesday. Photo: Supplied.

Strait swim tested Trubridge’s resolve Peter Jones Reporter

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He may have braved previously unplumbed depths, but champion freediver William Trubridge says his recent crossing of Cook Strait was one of his tougher challenges.

The 38-year-old Kiwi who, almost literally, “took the nation’s breath away” when he was televised live plunging to a new world record depth of 102m in the Bahamas three years ago, was the guest speaker at the Inspire Foundation Marlborough grants evening last week.

His record-breaking 334 foot dive, wearing no fins, required him to hold his breath for four minutes and 10 seconds, although he is said to have a seven-and-ahalf minute breath hold.

In February this year Trubridge tackled a new challenge, an “underwater” crossing of the treacherous Cook Strait. He wore fins and swam with a dolphin kick underwater at a depth of three to five metres, coming to the surface

on 934 occasions before diving again. He achieved his feat, covering the 23km from north to south in nine hours 15 minutes, but it was far from a cakewalk, even for someone usually so at home in the water.

“It was a big ask for my body and my system,” said Trubridge.

“Everything in my training is aimed at anaerobic activity … in a free dive you want to shut down the blood flow to the peripheries so that you conserve it for the core.

“That swim obviously requires cardiovascular endurance and I don’t have the physiology for endurance and the body for cold water. I dive in the tropics and it’s not good for me to have any insulation … I can’t stand cold water basically and towards the end of the swim it was 14 degrees.

“It was tough. When I got out of the water at the end I was shivering uncontrollably, I was very hypothermic and cramping up. I had to be pulled onto the boat.

It took me a long time to recover, I had blisters all over my toes and on

my face from the wet suit.

“I actually didn’t even know if that sort of swim could even be done. I thought I was capable of it but until you try you never know.”

His arrival at Perano Head in the Marlborough Sounds may have been a painful experience but Trubridge was putting his body on the line for a noble cause, the plight of our endangered dolphin species.

“The whole point of [the swim] was to remind the government and the public that the dolphins still aren’t safe. That Mauis are teetering on the verge and the only way to save them is to change the trawling and gill net fishing regulations … and there are populations of Hectors that are heading the same way.

“While I was swimming across it occurred to me that I can swim across Cook Strait and do so with complete freedom and in no danger, but a dolphin, although it is their environment, they still don’t have that same freedom.”

Although Trubridge spends plenty of time preparing his

body physically for the free dives that have made him a celebrity world-wide, the mental aspect is paramount.

On both the descent and ascent the conservation of precious oxygen is obviously key and he has devised and refined techniques allowing him to make the most of his one final, vital breath.

“Ideally you want to slow your brain down because it consumes a lot of oxygen … so if possible you would have it doing nothing at all. But [the brain] doesn’t normally like that, that’s when it flings up the worst, most curly thoughts.

“If I can I just extend the spaces between thoughts, but when it gets difficult I try to think of something mundane. I never think about what I am doing at the time, I try to put myself on autopilot … I have done so many deep dives so that if I am thinking about what I’m doing I am actually more prone to making mistakes.”

He has plenty of challenges ahead, including integrating a

new-born baby girl into he and partner Sachiko Fukumoto’s busy lives.

He plans to attend the biennial world championships in Nice in September, hoping to defend his two current world crowns, then will “see what comes next”.

One thing is obvious, diving to the depths of the ocean will still be on his agenda for some time to come.

“The world champion female free diver was still breaking records at 52-53 [years-of-age] and, while I don’t expect to have that sort of longevity, I think I’ll be diving [competitively] into my forties,” Trubridge suggested.

Although he has already enjoyed a long, fruitful career his motivation to keep going is the same as it was at the outset.

“Just the exploration of human aquatic potential, which is what I am most interested in. The records are great and they help funding and sponsorship, but first and foremost it is about defining what we are capable of as a species underwater.”

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Community Notices

Community Notices MARLBOROUGH RED CROSS In conjunction with the Marlborough Golf Club welcomes all golfers to the 48th annual ANZAC Day Golf Tournament.

12.30pm. Thanks to the support of Marlborough businesses there will be an excellent prize table, raffle and sausage sizzle, great golf and friendship.

All proceeds to be used in Marlborough.

STEPPING UP adult computer courses.

Spreadsheets-2. Continues from Intro to excel. Covers working with columns and rows, with ranges and formulas, sorting data. Thurs 11 April 6.30pm.

CANCER SOCIETY Walk for Wellness, 10km Walk on 14th April 9am along the Taylor River. Registration $20 entry fee with sponsorship encouraged, $30 late fee on the day from 8.30am. New volunteers always welcome for Raffle Selling, one-off Events and Shade Tent Scheme.

CREATIVE VOICE Community choir practice, St Ninian’s Hall, 7pm Wed 10 April. Musical ability not essential.

KAITUNA RIDGES RAMBLE Sat 13 April.

12kM Walk / Bike / Run. A fundraiser for our fantastic rural Pelorus Community Preschool, we have decided to run this event as a competition, and have also reintroduced a family fun event with a country twist.

THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST is for car enthusiasts of all genres. Held the first Sunday of every month at the Riverlands Roadhouse.Coffee cart on site and the cafe serves great food. Over 100 cars at each of first two events.

BEGINNER’S LINE DANCE CLASS Tuesdays, 6pm until 25 June. No partner needed so come along for some friendship, music, dance and fun.

Dance to all genre off music. First night free for new beginners then $5 a class.

Judith - 5787554.

BLENHEIM CROQUET CLUB welcomes new members to come along and have a go each Sun, Tues & Thurs, 1pm Parker St, Pollard Park.

PICTON SOCIAL EUCHRE Waikawa Boating Club, 1pm Wed. Afternoon tea provided. $2 to play.

CHESS every Sat at Joocy Loocy Café 10am-1pm. 35 Queen St. Wed at Clubs of Marlborough Bridge room at 6.308pm. Bring your own board and pieces.

QUIZ NIGHT Wednesdays at Clubs of Marlborough. Join us for Marlborough’s most popular quiz. Register from 6:30pm. Teams consist of any number up to a maximum of 8. All materials supplied.

EASTERN STATES SPEEDWAY Mainland Modified Series Sat 13 April, 6pm. At Eastern States we believe speedway gives our young (and young at heart) members an outlet for their energy and competitive nature. It satisfies their needs for speed, but in a safe environment; while providing good family entertainment. $5-$25.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Meets last Thurs of the month at Marlborough District Library (Blenheim). Next meeting Thurs 2 May, 6:30 pm. Bring a book along to discuss with the club. April’s reading theme is biographies and memoirs, although you’re welcome to read anything of your choice.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 7.30pm on a Wednesday, Picton Little Theatre. No partner needed. Beginners welcome.

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WAIKAWA & PICTON TABLE TENNIS Tues. 10am-12pm Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street. Thurs. 10am-12pm Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Road.

Adults of all ages welcome. $3 includes morning tea. All equipment supplied.

Ernest 0275 888 453.

MARLBOROUGH NEWCOMERS group has regular activities in Blenheim & Picton, come along to one of our coffee mornings, craft groups, pot luck dinners or movie nights, plus much more! We would love to meet you! Ph 579 6410.

SENIORNET brings older adults and technology together in a friendly, fun & stress-free way. Small, well organised classes, with volunteer tutors about the same age as their students, courses ranging from the very beginner up to the more advanced courses in Word Processing, Photoshop Elements, Excel etc. Bryan at (03) 574 1311.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB We are a very active club, holding mid-week and Sunday trips plus regular overnight tramps. Extended trips further afield are also on the program. Ph 5728762 MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meet Thursdays at 6.30pm at Emergency Management Operating Centre. Welcome to anyone interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB Museum open every Sun afternoon at 1pm. Brayshaw Park. Visitors welcome to visit & view a variety of unique & rare vehicles, motor bikes & paraphernalia.

KNITTERS AND SPINNERS MEET-UP Tuesdays 10.30am, Picton library. Bring your knitting along to the library for this

MARLBOROUGH MIGRANT CENTRE Morning tea gathering Wednesdays 10.30am. 21 Henry St. Our aim is to ensure that migrants, newcomers and local people can celebrate their diversity in a safe and welcoming community.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB committed to seeing mountain biking continue to flourish in Marlborough. We hold regular rides suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. Back country expeditions, easy local rides & more serious mountain bike races. Also build and maintain tracks in the region. marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

MARLBOROUGH HOSPICE volunteers needed. Opportunities include assiting in the in-patient unit, sitting with patients, reception duties and more.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 03 578 9492.

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Do you have difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust has been created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. Ph 574 1311 or email soundsvehicle@gmail.com to enquire about becoming a member.

MARLBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (MYP) A brand new, not-forprofit, networking group dedicated to the next generation of professionals.

Connecting like-minded people, fully integrating them into the Marlborough lifestyle. Connect with us on Facebook.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT of becoming a volunteer? Are you a community organisation looking for volunteers, training, info or advice? Check us out www.volunteermarlborough.co.nz.

regular social catch-up .

BOOK SALE Looking for bargain books?

Monthly book sales at Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) start on the last Friday of each month.

BLENHEIM MENS SHED located at 4 Dillons Point Road. Come in for a cuppa and a chat! We have nearly 50 members at present, and you are welcome to join our happy team. Open Mon & Thurs 1-4pm & Sat 9am-12pm.

RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High Street, Renwick, on the left hand side of the church. Morning tea provided. Tuesdays from 9.00 am -12 noon. Rick 03 5728685 DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP for people who are living with or have had experience with depression. Baptist Church Hall, cnr High St & Beaver Road, 10am-11.30. Speakers, outings and tips. Ph 578 3676.

BARBERSHOP SINGING 7pm at Spring Creek Hall at 7pm. Brian 578 0692.

STEADY AS YOU GO falls prevention group. Picton, Thursdays 1.30-2.30pm.

Marina Cove Village Communal room, 53 Waikawa Rd. Involves slow and gentle stretching exercises and balance control for 65+ age group. Especially for those who have fallen in the last year.

STAMP COLLECTORS CLUB at Brayshaw Park Club rooms 7.30pm on Mondays. All welcome. Rick 5793475.

BLENHEIM BUDDHIST GROUP Mondays 7-8.30pm, sharing teachings and support with meditation practice.

All welcome. Maree 027 634 9045.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS a casual catch up for all parents and caregivers 10.30-12pm every Wed at the town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. No charge.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 928 4121.

Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

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