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Clash over aquarium closure Paula Hulburt Editor

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The owners of an aquarium site embroiled at the centre of a bitter lease dispute say their offers to help affected animals

have been shunned. EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is closing following failed lease negotiations with owners Port Marlborough. Aquarium director John Reuhman said last week that some animals housed at the centre would likely

be euthanised due to the closure. Port Marlborough CEO Rhys Welbourn says the council owned company has offered to allow the business to stay on site rent free until all animals are rehomed. He says the offer has been rejected as were continued offers of help

but that all proposals were “still on the table”. John says the foreshore aquarium and cinema attracts about 51,000 people a year and brings in $4.75 million in visitor spend a year. He hit out at the port last week when the closure was announced,

saying it was “gut-wrenching”. He says the centre is currently home to 117 native animals. This includes starfish, rats and crabs, and fish commonly found in Picton harbour.

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Festival for books Radio New Zealand broadcaster Kim Hill interviewing acclaimed author Elizabeth Knox was one of the highlights at the Marlborough Book Festival 2021 at the ASB Theatre Marlborough on Saturday night. Read more on page 5. Photo: Jim Tannock Photography.

Jane Arabella Forrest and Arabella Waghorn chat with Elizabeth Knox.

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For anxious staff, animal welfare is their top priority John says. “We definitely will be able to rehome all the terrestrial animals. “It will take time, some months, especially for the tuatara, as there are respectful protocols that we must acknowledge and we do have to actually find appropriate facilities which may not be easy. “The fish are probably an insurmountable problem and euthanasia would be the most humane option.” Rhys says animal welfare experts have offered their support to help rehome EcoWorld’s animals and hopes the aquarium will consider that offer. “At no time have we ordered EcoWorld to harm its animals. That is a decision for them. “Port Marlborough has acted in good faith in our dealings with

EcoWorld and acknowledge that this is a difficult time for them. “Hence our offer of support and a rent-free extension of the lease to provide additional time for them to vacate the site,” Rhys says. John says that Port Marlborough’s action are against him personally and that staff have only just found out they have until July 22 to leave. However, Rhys says the exit date was confirmed ten years ago. “We entered into discussions in 2015. EcoWorld sought terms that we simply couldn’t accept,” says Rhys. “This is the natural end of the lease and he has known about it for ten years. “We understand it’s a sad time for John as an owner and are extremely sensitive to the needs of the animals.” Rhys added all offers to sit down and discuss the situation have been rejected by John.

EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre director John Reuhman is alleged to have rejected offers of help. Photo: Supplied. “We’ve offered an extended time frame at zero rent to enable the marine life to be rehomed and that has been rejected twice.

Offers to help with rehoming have also been rejected. “These offers are still on the table,” he says.

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RSV hits Wairau Hospital Paula Hulburt Editor

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Seven babies have been admitted to Wairau Hospital with a serious respiratory virus, prompting health bosses to restrict visitors. Nelson Marlborough Health have revealed the highly contagious Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has struck in the region. In just a week, Wairau Hospital Emergency Department staff have seen 24 children under 5 years old children with RSV. Chief Medical Officer, Nelson Marlborough Health Dr Nick Baker says the upper respiratory tract infection is especially dangerous for young children, older people and those with compromised immune systems. “We would not be surprised to see an increase in seriously-unwell infants this year, compared to 2018 and 2019, due to the fact that children under the age of two were not exposed to many viruses last year because of the 2020 lockdowns and closed borders. “This means that they have had less chance to develop immunity and might be affected more by viruses. “We have established infection prevention processes to prevent the spread of infectious illnesses in our hospitals, such as provisions to make an isolation ward. “In our children’s wards the majority of rooms are single

rooms to allow the management of infectious viruses.” RSV is rife across the country amongst pre-school children and infants. The common virus can have serious consequences for very young children and babies. Dr Baker says limiting visitors to the children’s wards will hopefully help contain the spread. “Nelson and Wairau hospitals are currently restricting visitor access to children’s wards and special care baby units, to help protect vulnerable infants and children. “Some infants and people with weakened immune systems may spread the virus for longer so they need to be very careful not to mix with infants under one and vulnerable people, while they are still infectious with symptoms, he says. People infected with RSV are usually contagious for five to eight days. It is most easily spread from people who are coughing and sneezing a lot and are in the earlier stages of the illness. RSV symptoms include a runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever (often mild) and/ or wheeze. In some cases, it can cause more serious illness such as bronchiolitis (narrowing of airways in infants) and pneumonia. DHB are advising people intending to visit someone in hospital is:

Babies and young children are especially vulnerable to potentially serious complications caused by RSV. Photo: Supplied. • do not visit if you are unwell and wait until you have been symptom-free for 48 hours before visiting • phone ahead before you visit to check that wards are admitting visitors: Call the ward, or phone our main line on and ask to be put through to the ward you want to visit: 03 546 1824 If you have a hospital appointment and are unwell, please phone ahead and let the relevant department know. They will discuss your options with you. If you have symptoms and must go near others, phone ahead to let the ward know, wear a face mask during your visit, wash your hands thoroughly before entering the hospital and try to avoid touching too many things.

RSV symptoms and what to do if you have them Very young infants (especially premature babies and those exposed to smoking), older adults and those with chronic medical conditions are more at risk. • If you have RSV-like symptoms and are concerned or are getting worse, you should contact your GP or Healthline (0800 611 116) for assessment and advice. • Early medical advice is especially important for those with underlying medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, heart and lung disease and some autoimmune diseases, or for severely overweight people and pregnant women. • Do not return to childcare, school or work until your

symptoms have resolved. When to seek urgent advice Parents and caregivers should seek urgent medical advice if a child has symptoms and also: • is under three months old • is breathing fast, noisily or is having to use extra effort to breathe • looks pale and unwell • is taking less than half their normal feeds • is vomiting • has not had a wet nappy for more than six hours Parents and caregivers should call 111 for an ambulance if a child: • has blue lips and tongue • has severe difficulty breathing • is becoming very sleepy and not easy to wake up • is very pale • is floppy • has breathing that is not regular, or pauses in breathing How to prevent the spread of RSV and other viruses • Keep children home when they are unwell; they should not attend day-care centres or kindergarten • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue • Regularly wash hands with soap and water for at least twenty second and dry them thoroughly. • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser if hand washing facilities are not available. • Avoid close contact with sick people.

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Several pools at Stadium 2000 are closed. Photo: Supplied.

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Concerns about a section of ceiling at Stadium 2000 has closed several pools at the popular complex. The learn to swim pool, spa, sauna and steam room are all closed until further notice. A stadium spokesperson says there is no immediate danger to

pool users. “We have closed these area because of concerns about the ceiling above them and want to ensure there is zero risk to pool users and our staff.” Swimming lessons will be moved to the leisure pool, so space for public swimming will be restricted.

Early lambs wearing woolen jumpers at a Pelorus farm. Photo: Supplied. Early lambs in Pelorus are getting a helping hand from their elder brethren. Lambs from the Templeman farm, up the Maungatapu Valley near Pelorus Bridge,

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have been dressed in little woolly jumpers to combat the cold. Lambing season has regional variations, but generally occurs late July through September.

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Well read: Marlborough captivated by bookfest A candid conversation between “literary genius” Elizabeth Knox and Radio New Zealand broadcaster Kim Hill was one of many highlights of the Marlborough Book Festival over the weekend. Knox, the author of The Vintner’s Luck and The Absolute Book, revealed she is writing her memoir, which may or may not see the light of day, and shared stories and insights from her life. The literary star and the famous broadcaster were relaxed and in the mood for fun as they captivated the capacity audience in the Whitehaven Room at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim during a wide-ranging conversation. Knox was one of 13 authors who spoke over the course of the weekend entertaining and inspiring book lovers from Marlborough and beyond. Committee member Sonia O’Regan says there were many highlights. “It was extraordinary to hear the authors sharing their stories and the insights in their conversations with the interviewers. The foyer was buzzing with people as they came out of the sessions, and lots of people took the chance to buy books and have them signed by the authors.”

Author Elizabeth Knox at the popular festival at the weekend. Photo. Jim Tannock Photography. There was strong demand for tickets. About 1300 tickets sold approximately 80 percent of those available - and seven sessions sold out. About 20 percent of the guests were from out of town, with groups and individuals travelling from Auckland and Christchurch and other places to be here, she says.

“But beyond the economic impact, I spoke to people who said hearing the authors inspired them to want to read more and even try their hand at writing. And on another level, the authors’ personal stories were inspiring and thought provoking.” A schoolteacher who was attending the festival for the sixth time says she regularly draws on

advice from author Joy Cowley who spoke at the festival in 2015. “So we hope that conversations from this event are still having an impact long into the future too,” Sonia says. The weekend is a special one for the authors too, with several commenting on the hospitality of the book festival. “Since we started in 2014 we

have aimed to ensure our writers – many of them our literary heroes – have time to enjoy this place and its people, but also to spend time with each other and forge relationships. It’s our way of saying thanks.” More than one author noted that any day they got to have breakfast with Dame Fiona Kidman – who spoke twice at the weekend – is a pretty amazing day. On Friday two of the authors spoke at schools - Associate Professor Rebecca Priestley, from Victoria University of Wellington, talked to 80 Marlborough Girls’ College students about Antarctica and climate change and Jonathan King talked to Bohally Intermediate students about his work as a comic artist. The festival is made possible by support from sponsors and funders Rātā, Pelorus and the Marlborough District Council. Rātā Foundation made a grant of $6,478 towards the festival and chief executive Leighton Evans says the community-led festival makes a hugely positive contribution to the Marlborough region by engaging people of all ages in the community and fostering the joy of both reading and writing, connecting people to people and promoting the power of story-telling.

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NEWS Murder accused keep name suppression: Two men accused of murdering RSE worker Hiko Lynch in central Blenheim have retained name suppression. A 37-year-old Wellington man and a 33-year-old Auckland man appeared at court on Friday accused of the alleged stabbing on Market Street in the early hours of June 20. Six other men have been jointly charged with behaving in a disorderly manner on Market St. Cupcakes for kitties: A popular cupcake fundraiser is back raising vital funds for vulnerable animals. The SPCA is calling for people to take part by baking cupcakes to raise money for lifesaving medication, surgeries and ongoing care as kitten season rolls around. The fundraiser takes place on Monday 2 August. Sign up at www.spca.nz/cupcakeday.

Community spirit fosters hope Paula Hulburt Editor

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A charity helping foster children has seen a long-term dream come true-thanks to some caring Marlborough companies. Two years ago, children’s charity Foster Hope were running out of room. A call went out to the community and on Wednesday, a huge storage shed was finally put in place. For Marlborough Foster Hope co-ordinator Leonie McLachlan it was a special day. “It will much such a big difference to Foster Hope and I’m so grateful to all the businesses who donated time, money and materials. “They have done such a wonderful thing for us and I’m truly very thankful.” After reading an article in a 2019 edition of the Marlborough Weekly, Smart Alliances director Richard Evans knew he wanted to help. He put a proposal together and approached other businesses to get them on board too. Smart Alliances donated the design structure and worked on the consents along with Marlborough District Council. The shed came courtesy of Picton ITM while Dawson Aluminium did the joinery

The new shed is carefully lowered into place in a Blenheim garden. Photo: Supplied. for the door and Mitre 10 supplied the internal shelving. T&D Construction took care of building construction on site and Hydralift Crane and Hiab lifted the new arrival into place.

Director Dan Wallace says it was a pleasure to help such a deserving group. “Hydralift Crane and Hiab is very happy to be involved and able to offer our expertise to get this small building into site

for Leonie and Foster Hope. “We know that Leonie has given so much time and care to so many kids and families in need here in Marlborough for a long, long time; they are incredibly caring giving people.”

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‘Finz up’ for training centre Peter Jones Reporter

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A proposal to convert the existing Council-owned sports administration building at Lansdowne Park into a High Performance Training Centre (HPTC) received the full support of the Council’s Assets & Services Committee last week. The Tasman Rugby Union tabled the proposal to lease the former St Johns building on the eastern side of the Lansdowne Park car park. The Union will fund the design and fit out for the “athletefocussed facility” and also plan to offer it for use by other sporting codes. Still subject to approval by the full Council, the concept has been agreed in principle although the license terms will still need to be negotiated. Graeme Taylor, Brand Ambassador for the Tasman Mako, said this was an exciting project to add to all the other exciting things happening at Lansdowne Park. The new Sportshub facility at Lansdowne Park is scheduled for completion in September. The current sports administration

Council’s Assets & Services Committee chair, Councillor Nadine Taylor and Tasman Mako Brand Ambassador Graeme Taylor at Lansdowne Park earlier this year where a new athlete-focussed facility is planned to benefit Marlborough’s high performance athletes. Photo: Supplied. activities which currently operate from the building will have a new home in the Sportshub once completed. Assets & Services Committee chair councillor Nadine Taylor

said the High Performance Training Centre was a fantastic initiative that would help keep talented young sports people in Marlborough. “As Marlburians, we all watch with

pride when we see the ‘finz up’ on the sporting stage. The Council is pleased to partner with the Tasman Rugby Union in supporting this proposal,” she said. “We also appreciate Tasman

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Rugby is prepared to take a Marlborough view and provide for other sporting codes within this facility.” Tasman RFU chair Wayne Young said the HPTC would help “even up the playing field” for local players aspiring to make the Tasman Mako and would make Marlborough a more desirable location for professional sports people. “Our vision is to include as many professional sports as possible. We see it as an opportunity to get everyone engaged,” he said. Tasman Mako assistant coach Gray Cornelius said the Tasman Mako had been part of the region for 16 years now. “We all get a big kick out of seeing local players make it on the big stage – we want to make sure that we can continue to see that happen. “One thing that a high performance athlete can control is their strength and conditioning,” he said. “Success breeds success,” he said, noting that a similar facility in Nelson is constantly in use. “This will be a place of belonging. For our players this is a place they can come and get better. To be the best that they can be.” “It will be the icing on the Lansdowne Park cake,” he added.

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Time to shine for NZ eight Peter Jones Reporter

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As the New Zealand rowing team draw closer to their date with destiny at the Tokyo Olympics, Marlborough oarsman Tom Murray feels the men’s eight are “right on track” to perform strongly at the global showpiece. On Saturday morning, around 1am, Tom and the Kiwi rowers flew out to Japan and their bid for gold at the XXXII Olympiad. With the Kiwi team’s preparation limited to in-house racing, apart from two races at the “Last Chance Regatta” in Europe earlier this year, it is hard to get a line on their current form, especially compared to their main rivals. But, based on prognostics, the Kiwi eight are travelling well, says Tom. “We are right on track. We had a big hit-out on Saturday. It was a session that suited us and it got everyone’s confidence up … which is cool, good fun.

“We don’t take our foot off the pedal for another couple of weeks … we are still just trying to hammer ourselves down so we have got some room to freshen up. “It doesn’t feel like we are nailing everything, but I guess at this point we don’t want to be doing everything right just yet.” There has been a minor seating change in the eight with Tom, usually a bowman, moving to the three seat. “It is a new seat for me,” explains Tom, “but it didn’t take long to get used to. “I have spent most of my life in bow seat in whichever boat I was in, so this is quite exciting. I like three seat, I can just put my head down and go to work which is quite liberating when you are in a situation with a lot going on.” Arriving in Japan two weeks before they race gives the NZ rowers an opportunity to come to grips with the summer conditions and make last-minute adjustments. On arrival the Kiwis based themselves at Lake Biwa, south of Tokyo.

Tom Murray, at left, and the NZ eight prior to their departure for Tokyo. Photo: Rowing NZ. “You are not allowed to enter the village until four or five days before you start racing so we have a training base set up … we will head directly there and be on the water straight away. We will be there for around 10 days,” said Tom. “We have been doing some heat acclimatisation over the last three weeks. We just heat up the gym … crank it up to mid30 degrees and upwards of 80 percent humidity, just trying to prepare for the heat and particularly the humidity which will be a big factor in Japan. “That is why it will be good to

spend a few days in Biwa to get used to the conditions away from prying eyes, we’ll just be by ourselves there.” Rowing is one of the earlier events on the Olympic schedule, with the men’s and women’s eights scheduled to begin their campaign with heats on Sunday, July 25. The finals are on Friday, July 30. One aspect of the Olympic build-up has been repeated COVID testing, with Tom losing track of the number of tests he has undergone in recent weeks. “We had one yesterday and

we’ve got another one later today,” he said last week. “Actually I’ve lost count, upwards of a dozen I guess. Luckily they are not all nasal swabs.” There are bound to be many more tests, both mentally and physically, for the Kiwi contingent to contend with as they navigate their way through what will be the most unusual Olympic Games in history. However, a return to their homeland with a piece of precious metal hanging around their neck would make it all well worthwhile.

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Rangers rack up a hat-trick Peter Jones

Three goals in each half propelled Rangers AFC to a comfortable win over Nelson Suburbs Development in Nelson on Saturday. The Marlborough side maintained their position at the top of the Nelson division one table with a 6-1 victory at Saxton Fields. Player/coach Tore Waechter opened the scoring, taking full advantage of a superb chip into space behind the defence by his brother Bjorn in midfield. The next two goals came from Adam Rose, the lofty striker bagging the first with a clever backheel. Up 3-0 at the break, Rangers continued to dominate and although they had a penalty saved early in the second stanza, Keagan Mortimer chipped the keeper for their fourth, then Jono

Call Care Hotspurs striker Francisco Zimmerman goes onto the attack at Athletic Park as Redwood’s Julian Adamson gives chase. Photo: Peter Jones. Masters came off the bench to bag their fifth with his left foot. A defensive lapse allowed Suburbs to pull one back, ironically scored by Carl

Connor-McClean who was part of the Rangers squad last season. Then it was left to Dylan Endersby to score Rangers’ sixth, his first for the side, as the visitors

finished in style. Suburbs relied on a long-ball attack, which was well handled by the Rangers’ defence, while the tireless Mortimer, Bjorn Waechter and Rose, who provided a welcome target up front, impressed on attack. Next week Rangers are at home against Richmond, one of their closest rivals. Meanwhile, BV Bullets went down 3-1 to the table-topping Richmond Foxes side at A&P Park on Saturday. Both goalkeepers were kept busy as chances were readily created at both ends. The home side scored first, Lea Poletti hitting the target after just six minutes. Four minutes later the scores were level, Foxes’ Jenny Harvey netting a rebound. The visitors went in front with 10 minutes to play in the half, Maryann Cant chipping the keeper.

Foxes added a third soon after the restart, before BV rallied and began to look dangerous once more. The midfield combination of Tessa Hyland and Tiana Williams created some promising opportunities but the home side were unable to convert that to goals. Player of the day was shared between Maddie Rowe and Alicia McLeod in defence for BV. Meanwhile, the Knockout Cup semifinalists have been found after four decisive victories at the weekend. Defending champs Central Wolves downed Rangers Development 6-1, BV Masters accounted for Picton 5-2, Call Care Trojans beat Central Buccaneers 4-2 while Call Care Hotspurs overcame Redwood 9-2. In next week’s semifinals Wolves meet BV Masters and Trojans play clubmates Hotspurs.

Tokomaru back in the premier netball frame Peter Jones Reporter

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Reigning premier netball champions Tokomaru Crafar Crouch showed they are still a force in this year’s competition with a gritty victory over Harlequins at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday. Toko downed Harlequins 4642 in a see-sawing encounter, the sides separated by just one goal at the three-quarter mark. With their circle defensive duo of Michaela Boaz and Geneva Hoggard showing the way the Picton crew took

control in the final 15 minutes to create a margin that Quins could not bridge, although they picked up a bonus point for their efforts. While Toko’s defence stood tall, their offence was based around the efforts of everreliable shooter Gemma Hika who dropped in a remarkable 34 goals from 35 attempts. Harlequins were in this one all the way through, especially after starting strongest and pushing out to a six-goal lead at the end of the first quarter. At the centre of their efforts were wing attack Ella Donald, plus attackers Kelsee

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Hamilton, Bridget Gane and Simone Pedersen. The evening’s opening encounter involved Pelorus, who lead the competition standings, against mixed side Tokomaru Picton Motordrome, who are ineligible for points and have gone unbeaten so far this season. This would be their toughest test so far with Pelorus showing improvement each week and it turned into a battle royal. Toko drew the first quarter, won the second by five, the third by one then drew the final stanza for a 48-42

victory, but were made to work for every point. The evening’s other match saw Marlborough Girls’ College come away with a comfortable win over Awatere. The students, most of whom played on Friday night then for the under-18 rep side in Nelson on Sunday, battled early for accuracy and rhythm but ultimately forged a 59-33 result. Standings: Pelorus 12, MGC 8, Tokomaru Crafar Crouch 3, Harlequins 3, Awatere 0.

Tokomaru midcourter Ellen Barr in action on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Young NZ side too slick for Tasman Peter Jones Reporter

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Demonstrating a full range of rugby skills, the New Zealand under-20 team proved too strong for the Tasman High Performance XV at Lansdowne Park on Sunday afternoon. Pace, physicality, off-loading skills and passing precision combined to propel the national team to a comprehensive 40-5 victory. The visitors showed the benefit of a couple of matches together with an irresistible opening burst. Utilising a reliable line-out and dominant scrum, the Under-20s used lightning-quick ball from a succession of phases to create gaps from which they scored twice in the first 15 minutes. A clean break by midfielder Corey Evans put the speedy Jacob RatumaitavukiKneepkens in at the corner, then highly-impressive lock Josh Lord crashed over near the posts. Starved of possession the local side were left chasing shadows as the NZ side added a third from a forward charge close to the line then bagged their fourth just before halftime, first five Aidan Morgan the scorer this time. Three conversions to winger Chay Fihaki gave the visitors a 26-0 lead at the break, reflecting

their superiority at most phases of the game and their improved teamwork. The second half told a different story however, the Tasman HP side gaining parity through most of the early stages. The home side scored their first points after 55 minutes when winger Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai thrilled the local crowd by dotting down in the corner after beating the final defender with a left foot step. With the game assuming a more even pattern several of the Tasman players began to show their wares. Halfback Louie Chapman and skipper Jacob Norris, at flanker, became prominent, along with midfielders Tim O’Malley and the blockbusting Levi Aumua, fullback Taine Robinson and No 8 Taina Fox-Matamua, especially on defence. The game was halted midway through the second stanza to allow promising prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin, who suffered a serious ankle injury, to be transferred to an ambulance. After the restart, and with Tasman emptying their bench, the NZ lads upped the ante again, finishing with a couple of well-constructed tries to inflate the scoreline, taking the gloss off what was a much improved second half effort by the locals.

Tasman winger Timoci Tavatavanawai was one of the most incisive backs on display at Lansdowne Park on Sunday. Photo: Peter Jones. Among the many shining lights in the NZ side were the 9/10 pairing of halfback Cortez Lee Ratima and Aidan Morgan while Fihaki, Evans and fullback Ruben Love were always threatening on attack. Up front, hooker Soane Vikena, Lord, plus loosies Sean Withy and Anton Segner impressed. Tasman XV coach Gray Cornelius was impressed by the NZ side’s play, especially in the first 40, and said that, despite the lopsided scoreline, he and his fellow selectors had got what they had

hoped for out of the encounter. “It was a big chance for us to look at some individuals playing at that next level … their off-load game once they got in behind us killed us. We didn’t manage to get any ball in the first half, and they were able to play on top of us. It’s pretty hard tracking back when they have the sort of athletes they have. They were clinical.” Gray said that when Tasman managed to build phases and hold onto the ball in the second half they looked a lot better. “We went back to trying to go through

them and were just a bit more physical.” He mentioned the efforts of Tavatavanawai, Willie Havili at first five and lock Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta as stand-outs. Next up Tasman play Canterbury in Hanmer on July 23 as they build into their NPC campaign. Scorers: NZ Under-20 40 (Jacob R atu m ait av u k i - Kn e e pke ns , Josh Lord, Soane Vikena, Aidan Morgan, Zach Gallagher, Peter Lakai tries, Chay Fihaki 5 con) Tasman 5 (Timoci Tavatavanawai try). HT: 26-0

Wins for Central, Waitohi, MBC Peter Jones Reporter

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Central’s premier rugby team maintained their unbeaten record against Marlborough opposition this season with a narrow 1714 victory over Renwick at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Saturday’s game, the first of three round-robin fixtures in the Marlborough sub-union competition, leading into semifinals and a final, was a closely-fought, see-sawing affair. Central scored first, prop Tino Vakaloa powering over after seven minutes. However, Renwick replied immediately following the restart, flanker Cody Weir producing a spectacular solo effort. Both were converted as the game settled into an even arm-wrestle. Both sides struggled with continuity, Central suffering lineout issues and Renwick battling with poor optiontaking and passing inaccuracy.

The match’s third try came against the run of play, Renwick’s Alex Barnsley intercepting a pass as the Blues swept onto attack and scampering 45m to touch down under the posts. Michael Dillon’s second conversion saw the Green Machine go to halftime with a 14-7 advantage. Central’s reply came soon after the break, Nigel Satherley crossing under the sticks after a concerted period of pressure from the home side. Ethan Jones’ second conversion saw the scores tied again. As the match went on play became scrappier, both sides spurning clear-cut chances to ice the result. Eventually Central decided to break the deadlock with a penalty attempt, which Jones converted from 40m, setting up a frantic finish by the visitors. Best of the visitors was No 8 Isaiah Miller, Weir, locks Atunaisa Taufa and Jaydn Holdaway, midfielder Kyle Marfell and fullback Dillon. Front rowers Lockie McCormick,

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Renwick No 8 Isaiah Miller on the burst. Photo: Peter Jones. with the last kick of the match. In other games, Waitohi downed MBC Old Boys 13-12 and Awatere accounted for Havelock 58-8. In Nelson on Saturday, the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV survived a stern challenge from Waimea Combined, grinding out a 34-18 victory. Skipper Kyren Taumoefolau led the way for the visitors, picking up a hat-trick of tries. He scored the game’s first five-

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Chris and Julia Dawkins at their Waihopai Valley farm, The Pyramid, after winning the Marlborough Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year competition recently. Photo: Ruth Thompson.

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A well-known farming family have been awarded another top accolade. The Dawkins family have taken the title of Marlborough Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year. The family’s 602-hectare farm in the Waihopai Valley, the Pyramid, edged out Middlehurst

Station to take the prestigious award at a special prizegiving at the Beef and Lamb Winter seminar. Patriarch Chris Dawkins says he is very pleased with the result. “It was pleasing to win, given the calibre of the Middlehurst entry. “When you’ve been doing it for 45 years, you do gain a bit of

confidence in your systems.” Chris says he tries to match the best land use to the land type on property; sheep, cattle, trees, bees, grapes and a firewood business all have their own niche on the land. “If you look after your land, and you look after your animals, the financials generally fall into place,” he says.

Marlborough Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year Trust chairman Simon Harvey says the Dawkins are very deserving of the win. “They operate to a very high level in all the aspects that we judge.” Simon and his family won the inaugural event in 2016 with their Glen Orkney Station, in the Medway Valley.

The Dawkins’ latest win follows a landmark environment award; making the Pyramid only the second farm in 25 years to receive the prestigious prize. They were the supreme winners of the Marlborough Environment Awards in 2019. “It celebrates every aspect continued on page 2

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Marlborough’s great pyramid from page 1 of Marlborough rural industries, from viticulture, agriculture, forestry and aquaculture as well as other subsections recognising community groups and innovation, such as the Picton Dawn Chorus,” says Simon. “Dawkins won the farming section, and the supreme award.” The Dawkins took out four out of five sections in the Marlborough Sheep and Beef Farmer of the Year at the end of June. Five experienced, independent judges put the farm under the microscope, basing their decision on five categories: financial performance, animal performance, land resource management, social responsibility and governance. “It’s a broad competition,” says Simon. “That being said, it was very close. Middlehurst were also a very high performing business.” Named after a dominant pyramid shaped hill at the

confluence of the Avon, Waihopai and Tummil Rivers, the Pyramid was bought by Chris’ father Jack Dawkins in 1954. “It became a father and son partnership in 1975 and I purchased it outright in 1978,” Chris says. He married his wife, Julia in 1979 – and had four sons who are very passionate about the business and farm. He says until very recently, he had lived in just one home. “I’ve now sold the livestock operation to my son, Richard. He runs the livestock and firewood business. “Patrick has bees on the property and helps out where and when required. “Two other sons take a keen interest in the farm, albeit from a distance.” Chris says he won’t enter the competition again, as previous winners are ineligible to enter for five years. But that doesn’t rule out his son. “It was pleasing to win, given the calibre of the Middlehurst entry.”

Heagney Bros chief executive Mickayla Kerr and MacKenzie Forest Management manager Angela MacKenzie were with Opawa students from Grovetown School. Photo: Matt Brown.

Thumbs up for wood Matt Brown A school education programme teaching children about forestry has been a huge success, getting the thumbs up from rural schools last week. The Wood is Good initiative made it’s way to it’s 26th New Zealand school, and the first in Marlborough, Grovetown School last Tuesday. Supported by local forestry businesses Heagney Bros, MacKenzie Forestry Management and PF Olsen, children were taught about the life cycle of forests, how the indus-

try functions and safety around log trucks. Heagney Bros chief executive Mickayla Kerr says the children were quick to pick up best practice around their large logging trucks. “There will be a few kids telling their parents they’re following too closely tonight,” she says. Sponsored by forestry management companies, wood councils and the Ministry of Primary Industries, the education programme, in its first year, is delivered by Wood is Good programme lead Erica Kinder. “All of the wood councils collaborat-

ed to get funding for the programme from MBI – it comes from the One Billion Trees Fund,” Erica says. MacKenzie Forest Management manager Angela MacKenzie says it’s great to see the enthusiasm students had for the programme. “It’s a great initiative, getting kids thinking about products made of wood – but also where they come from.” Wood is Good travelled to four schools over three days while in Marlborough, to Rai Valley, Canvastown, Grovetown and Wairau Valley.

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Team work: Food and fibre sector achievers were recognised at the 2021 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards dinner at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch last week. A favourite with many of the more than 500 farmers, growers, foresters, and fishers present was the winner of the Team Award. Steven Thompson from Bayley’s Rural Real Estate started helping farmers get out on the ocean waves to relieve the stress of their busy roles Surfing for Farmers now boasts a team of 50 volunteers and has spread to 16 regions.

Pinoli Fine: The Pinoli Pine Nuts team held a successful open day on 29 June after winning Gold in the Earth category at the 2021 Outstanding Food Producer awards for the 3rd year in a row. Pinoli Pine Nuts also won the Marlborough Cawthron Environment Business Innovation Award. About 100 people were treated to a special tour focusing on growing and har-

Milk Price: ASB bank have revised their farmgate milk price forecast for the current season twice, and it now sits at $7.40 per kgms, quelling initial fears the price could drop below the $6 mark. Economists’ forecast for the next season a slightly lower $7.30 per kgms. Higher auction prices recently should flow through into the start of next season.

Environment award winner shares experience A Marlborough pine-nut plantation has opened its doors to show off its award-winning processes. Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts won the Business Innvoation award at this year’s Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. More than 100 people went behind the scenes at the Wairau Valley orchard and processing factory to see how the company is always looking to improve its environmental performance. Sustainability and climate adaptation is at the core of their pine nut business - the trees are drought resistant, control erosion, sequester carbon throughout their 100-year lifespan, and all waste product and prunings are turned into mulch, firewood or sold for biofuel. “If there’d been an award for patience, we’d have entered that,” says owner Andy Wiltshire. It takes 8-10 years before the trees start producing cones. Patience was also needed to develop pruning and harvesting techniques and build the factory, which is the only processing plant for pine nuts in the Southern Hemisphere. The Pinoli team performed extensive research overseas to source the European stone pine best suited to local conditions.

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Pinoli owner Andy Wiltshire inside the Pinoli Pinenut processing factory with field day guests. Photo: Supplied. Marlborough Environment Awards Trust chairwoman Jo Grigg congratulated Pinoli on their vision and commitment to a sustainable business at every step. “Pinoli Pine Nuts is an exciting business innovation using a tree that offers so much - it loves dry sites, can be integrated with livestock, is spray free and doesn’t spread as a wilding,” she says. The Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are held every

two years to showcase businesses and community projects that work to look after the environment. The Awards are supported by the Marlborough District Council, Cawthron Institute and Department of Conservation, and Cuddon Ltd sponsors the Business Innovation Award. Awards field days are being held in August, October and November. For more information go to cmea. org.nz

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Varroa mite hits beekeepers hard Patrick Dawkins Beekeepers in Marlborough are being warned to be vigilant this winter and spring, with the everpresent threat of varroa mite already having led to significant colony losses for some. In much of New Zealand largely increased levels of hive mortality were reported going into winter, with the highly populated beekeeping regions of the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Hawke’s Bay particularly hard hit. The parasitic varroa mite and the viruses it vectors are thought to be to blame. Some North Island operators reported deaths to 30 to 50 percentage of their colonies, and Marlborough beekeepers say they too are fighting an increasingly difficult battle against varroa, which first arrived in New Zealand in 2000. Twenty-one years on, a combination of factors is making control of varroa difficult, with suspected resistance to traditional in-hive miticide treatments, over population of hives and the economics of the industry all said to be working against beekeepers. At Tua Marina Apiaries beekeeper Will Trollope was particularly hard hit by varroa in autumn and suffered significant hive loss. He

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last few years, this year in particular for me, it is a big issue.” Many North Island beekeepers who suffered at the hands of varroa this year pointed towards growing resistance to flumethrin, the active ingredient in commonly used miticide Bayvarol, as a potential problem. North America and Europe, who have had varroa mite much longer than New Zealand, have seen resistance to flumethrin develop. “I don’t believe our regular autumn treatment is working as well as it should do and that in turn is exacerbating any reinvasion problems,” Trollope says. Reinvasion is caused by bees carrying mites on their back either “drifting” off course and into neighbouring hives or when they intentionally “rob” weaker hives of their honey. Blenheim beekeeper Philip Vercoe is taking extra measures this season to stay on top of mite populations in his hives, but says he is seeing and hearing reports of high mite counts from students in the apiculture course he tutors at NMIT through Otago Polytechnic. “The differing treatment schedules of beekeepers and a lot of hives in the same area is also a big part of the problem,” Vercoe says.

Varroa mites on a worker honeybee. “That leads to reinvasion, especially autumn reinvasion. With so many hives in some areas, mites and disease are spread more easily.” The struggles of the honey industry are also playing their part. Non-manuka honey prices have fallen from as high as $14/kg five years ago, to as low as $3/kg to the producer, or unsaleable, now. That makes the economics of maintaining an effective pest management plan difficult. Those who aren’t managing mite loadings closely might be in for a

shock, Vercoe believes. “Anywhere there is more hives than your own, will likely be a hot spot, which is just about everywhere,” Vercoe says. Marlborough Gold Honey owner and veteran beekeeper James Jenkins has seen his hives setback by varroa in the past, but has lowered mite loadings thanks to an intensive treatment regime. “You have to disregard the cost of treatments and keep treating, keep treating, keep treating, plus keep checking mite numbers,” Jenkins says.

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Protest appeal to help farmers Groundswell members in Marlborough are putting the call out for local farmers and supporters to join in a national protest. Hundreds of farmers across the country have already pledged their support to the Howl of Protest over a raft of new and proposed government regulations. Marlborough organisers are urging people to join around 20 other towns across the New Zealand by joining in on 16 July.

Regulation issues include freshwater and winter grazing, indigenous biodiversity and the so-called “ute tax” - a new rebate scheme, which would place a fee on higher-emission vehicles. Events will be held in Blenheim and other towns including Gore, Invercargill, Mosgiel and Oamaru. Local organisers say farmers are fed up with increasing government interference on their lives and businesses.

Groundswell NZ is a volunteer group of farmers and rural professionals advocating for grass root farmers and rural communities. And on 16 July, local farmers are encouraged to join in a national protest about what the group say are unworkable government regulations. Marlborough coordinator Lone Sorensen says the group is geared to helping and advocating for ru-

ral communities. “It all started with a tractor protest about the National Policy on freshwater. With overwhelming national support, it has grown to encompass a range of issues. “We are seeking solutions to environmental issues that are tailored to regional districts and their differences.” Supporting the hundreds of grassroots initiatives like catchment and land care groups, QEII

covenants and biodiversity and conservation trusts is key, she says. Protestors and supporters are asked to meet at the PGG Wrightsons/Farmlands area at Westwood Business Park in Blenheim or or at the RiverlandsTruckstop South of Blenheim at 11am. Protestors will then head in convoy at 11.30am to Seymour Square and Marlborough District Council.

Quad bike maintenance a non-negotiable Checking tyre pressure on quad bikes should be a fundamental health and safety process, says WorkSafe New Zealand. Harm resulting from quad bikes continues to be a serious issue in New Zealand. There have been 75 fatalities across the country since 2006. A further 614 people have been seriously injured. The reminder comes after a fatality on Tui Glen Farms in Wharepuhunga in the Waikato in January 2020. An experienced employee was fatally injured when the quad bike they were riding with their dog rolled on a steeply sloping area of the farm. The

victim was found pinned underneath the bike. A WorkSafe investigation found that the quad bike provided to the staff member had incorrectly inflated tyres with significant variations of over-inflation of tyre pressures. It also found that the staff member had not been trained and instructed on how to check and maintain tyre pressure. “Planning on the farm needed to include a more comprehensive system for checking the quad bikes tyre pressure,” says WorkSafe Area Investigation Manager Paul West. WorkSafe strongly recommends that

farmers consider what vehicles are best suited for the different roles and terrain of their farms. A side by side vehicle or farm Ute may be a safer option than a quadbike for some jobs. WorkSafe also recommends that businesses consider installing crush protection devices (CPDs) on the back of quad bikes. Currently, WorkSafe are working with ACC on a cash back offer on CPDs, to help ensure workers go home healthy and safe to their whānau. Tui Glen Farms have since installed CPDs on its quad bike and purchased a side by side vehicle and twowheeled motorbikes.

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Pāmu case study #2 Rachael Lind Rachael Lind was raised on a Marlborough Sounds sheep farm, but now she’s making her mark in dairy farming on the West Coast for Pāmu. She tells Cathie Bell why that’s such a great thing.

Rachael Lind grew up on a sheep farm in the Marlborough Sounds, but it’s in dairy farming on the West Coast that she’s really making her mark. She is one of only three women dairy farm managers in Pāmu, state-owned farmer Landcorp’s farming organisation. Running Pāmu’ƒs Bassett’s Farm near Greymouth, Rachael was runner-up as farm manager of the year in the dairy industry’s 2019 and 2020 West Coast regional awards. This year, she won the award, and at the national awards, she won the Meridian Leadership Award. She started dairy farming 20 years ago, after leaving high school and moving to the coast for a summer job for three months. Rachael says she “fell in love with cows” and hasn’t moved from that since. And while she can’t put her finger exactly on what it is she loves about cows, she knows what it is

Marlborough-raised Rachael Lind was a big winner on the West Coast recently. As a farm manager, you’re manabout the West Coast. “It is a neat place to live. It’s con- aging a lot of things, Rachael says sidered isolated, but it has the - people, stock, feed, the environocean, river, bush, and a fantastic ment. community. They are really neat “Of them all, people management people, close knit... I think I’ll is the hardest one of all. “You’re dealing with a lot of difstay.” This year marks the fourth season ferent personalities,. People work that Rachael has been managing differently in the way they’re given directions - some learn by a dairy farm. She describes her people man- seeing, not doing, and vice versa. agement skills as “very hands-on”. “You need to know how each in“One of the biggest things in peo- dividual team member clicks.” ple management, I’ve found, is if Bassett’s Farm celebrates success, you get alongside your team and no matter how small. Rachael work with them. I’m very hands- says she focuses heavily on that. She also communicates heavon. “You get alongside them, outside ily with her team so that they in shitty days, you get their re- know when and why decisions spect.” are made, so they understand the

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team member at every level, it’s amazing.” As a farm manger, or even as a staff member, people need to reach out to the support network as well, Rachael says. She says her family – particularly her husband, “number one supporter and rock”, Murray – are extremely supportive, particularly her in-laws helping with childcare. Murray, she says, always believes in her moving forward, inlcuding encouraging her to apply for her current job. “If you don’t have that support around you, it can be very challenging.” She thinks confidence stops a lot of very competent women progressing their career. “The first year I was farm managing here at Bassetts’, I had a Pāmu roadshow at Greymouth. For this great big meeting, I was asked to speak as farm manager in my first year. It was very daunting for me, as I’m not a public speaker. “But afterwards, a young woman second-in-charge came up to me and shook my hand and said it was just what she needed to hear.” Rachael says women may not always have the brute strength that a man has, but women bring a level of empathy, compassion, and organisaiton to the role.

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