Marlborough Weekly 2 July 2019 by Top South Media

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YARN BOMBER: Blenheim Business Association coordinator Caroline Stone wants to turn the town centre into a riot of woolly colour. See the story on page 2. Photo: Matt Brown.

Lucky fire cat’s nine lives Matt Brown Reporter

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She survived an encounter with a washing machine, being shut in a

fridge and now a fire which destroyed her family’s home. Kwaazi the kitten is back in the arms of her relieved family who feared she had died in a house fire last week.

Scared and smelling of smoke, Kwaazi was discovered hiding under the deck of the Marlborough homestead which burnt to the ground. Her family, Rebecca Wiffen, hus-

band Andy Fitzpatrick and children Sophia, 5, and Sam, 3, say the lucky cat is quickly “using up her nine lives.” “Our very good friend Tim Abraham managed to find her.

“We’re very lucky to have her back, she’s only a kitten and she’s used many of her nine lives already.

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Blenheim’s woolly wonderland Paula Hulburt

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It’s going to be bombs away for Blenheim as plans to turn the town centre into a woolly wonderland are launched. Blenheim Business Association are planning to turn the town’s central shopping district into a kaleidoscope of colour– and they need your help. Crafters, knitters and crochet stars are needed to help create knitted decorations for the first ever Blenheim Yarn Bomb. Blenheim Business Association (BBA) coordinator Caroline Stone says knitters of all levels are needed to help the community project make a splash. “We want members of the public to get involved as well as retailers. “It doesn’t matter if you can just make squares; we don’t want people to think that they’re not

Knitters are needed to contribute to Marlborough’s first yarn bomb event. File photo. good enough knitters. We need Yarn bombing originated in the knitting en masse so it looks USA and is seen as a form of street art. Public places are covgood,” she says. Caroline came up with the idea ered with home made creations to bolster Blenheim’s Christmas in a bid to brighten them up. Caroline says the association festivities. “Even if you can’t knit or crochet, wanted to expand on their annuthe BBA still needs people to al tradition of wooden reindeers help,” she says. and the wine-barrel christmas “If you can make a pom-pom or trees. help with the installation, that’d “It will help spread cheer and be great too.” hopefully put big smiles on peo-

ple’s faces. “The idea is, if this year’s event goes well, that we will do this year on year. “We’re not asking for donations of yarn, in fact we can help supply it, but we do need help. “We will use as many pieces as we can over again and any leftovers will be gathered together and used to knit blankets for animal shelters,” she says. The hope is there will be enough woolly wonders to decorate Market St and neighbouring areas. “We are conscious that we have BBA members all over the place and there are some really beautiful, big trees in Queen St that would look great,” Caroline says. For further information on how to help visit facebook.com/blenheimyarnbomb/ or check out the Blenheim Business Association at facebook.com/BlenheimBusinessAssociation/

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Kitten survives blaze

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“She’s been eight minutes in a front loader, she’s been locked in a fridge, originally, she came through from Nelson in the bonnet of a car,” she says. Kwaazi, named after a character in children’s cartoon show Octonaut was initially nowhere to be seen. Her family feared the worst but apart from “smelling a bit smoky” Kwaazi escaped unscathed. The Lawson’s wine maker watched in horror from the side lines as fire engulfed the home, called St Claire, which has been in her family for six generations. She was at work when the call came through from the family’s American au pair, affectionately known as Big Sam, that the house was on fire. They think Kwaazi was in the house when the fire began. The family are staying with Andy’s parents in Blenheim, alongside Kwaazi and two dogs. “To be honest, I think I’m over the shock. “It’s about settling children, to be fair. It’s about having somewhere to be. “I’m in the next mode, trying to get my life back on track,” Rebecca says. The family have lived at the house for about 20 years, continuing a family tradition that goes back to 1907.

Police were on the hunt for two offenders who broke into a Redwoodtown cafe and stole a till yesterday. Haven cafe in Blenheim was broken into around 1am on Monday morning. A police spokeswoman says two people were caught on CCTV stealing a till from the Cleghorn St cafe. She could not comment on whether the till contained any money at the time. The spokeswoman says police received a report of the break in. “I can confirm we received a report of a break-in at the cafe early this morning - shortly after 1am. Police are gathering evidence and making enquiries to identify and locate two offenders,” she says. The owners were not available to comment.

Missing woman

An elderly woman disappeared from a Blenheim rest home yesterday. The 80-year-old woman was discovered by staff almost a kilometre from her home at Maxwell Lifecare. Police officers found the woman, who was being looked after by staff by then, on New Renwick Rd. The alert was raised when the dementia patient’s location beacon was triggered. The woman was using a walker and wearing slippers.

Rebecca Wiffen with kitten Kwaazi which survived a house fire on New Renwick Rd last week. Photo: Matt Brown. The cause of the fire is not yet known. A new home is a top priority and Rebecca says they are “incredibly lucky” to be able to buy. She says the family have a lot to be thankful for. “The generosity from people has been incredible

and overwhelming. “It’s been a little bit heartwrenching how lovely people have been to us. “Wither Hills were incredible during the fire. “They bought us blankets, they bought us cups of tea and coffee, they bought us A fire gutted the Wiffen family home. chairs to sit down,” she says. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Nearly 200 people braved the cold at the MoreFM mid winter swim at the Picton foreshore on Sunday. Andrew Shepherd, pictured, dressed as a unicorn for the chilly dip. He didn’t think the water was “too bad”. Check out our Facebook page for more photos. Photo: Matt Brown.

Overseas buyers get crafty Paula Hulburt

A posse of Picton crafters have been making their mark across the world as their work gets snapped up by overseas buyers. The Marlborough Creative Artisans are set to mark seven years since they first opened their doors. And with a new, larger premises in Mariners Mall in the heart of Picton, there is plenty for the 30-strong team to celebrate. Members hope the new High St venue will boost sales locally when the number of tourists drops off after cruise ship season closed. Artisan knitter Janet Steggle says the new site, in the former post office building, is more prominent.

“We’re lucky that we didn’t have to do any work to it, except a bit of cleaning. “As we’re a co-operative, we all got involved, along with husbands and family, and spent a whole weekend moving and arranging. “It’s a lovely, bright, airy space with great light,” she says. A range of work is on display, from colourful knitwear and water colours to jewellery and baby clothes. The shop attracts a variety of customers, with many making the effort to keep in touch once they’ve left New Zealand. Janet has seen some of her creations end-up in places from Alaska to Tasmania. “Customers want to buy some-

thing unique, hand-crafted and locally made. “We’ve sold things that go all over the world. Cruise ship passengers especially need things that are easy to take back with them. “Some of the ships have craft groups on board or knitting groups and passengers are really excited when they see what we have on offer,” she says. “I’ve had emails from Alaska and photos from Tasmania from people who have bought my knitwear”. The shop’s big draw is the fact that everything on sale is made locally from people who live in the region. “You have to live in Marlborough and make the work yourself,” says Janet.

Janet Steggle hope the Marlborough Creative Artisans new shop will be a big hit. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Hunt for historic ship links Paula Hulburt Editor

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The search is on for families connected to an historic ship some of whom may have no idea about their lofty links. There are more than 1000 names on the list of immigrants, crew and convicts who arrived in New Zealand on the Edwin Fox. As the date for a special event for descendants draws closer, Edwin Fox Maritime Museum manager Karen McLeod hopes to uncover more connections. “There are at least 100 people registered for the muster, but it would great to get more along. “I’d like to find some of the people who don’t realise they’re connected; get people thinking that maybe they’re related,” she says. The Edwin Fox is the only surviving ship that transported convicts to Australia, and the reunion for the ship’s descendants is planned for October 25, 26 and 27. Karen says at a recent talk she attended in Auckland, a descendant family introduced themselves. “A lot of people know if they have descendants but there will

Karen McLeod hopes to uncover families with links to the Edwin Fox. Photo: Paula Hulburt. be people out there who don’t and it would be great to find them,” she says. Built on the Ganges in 1853, the Edwin Fox, which is in dry dock in Picton, was later chartered by the Shaw Savill Company to carry immigrants to New Zealand from England in 1873. The ninth oldest preserved ship in the world, the Edwin Fox is a popular visitor attraction. “We’ve just had one of our best years ever in terms of visitor numbers with around 11,200 people through. Word is getting out,” says Karen.

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“We had passengers from all over the UK, Ireland, Scotland, lots from Cornwall. We also thought it would be a good time to enquire if anyone has any old relics of the Edwin Fox Ship, not necessarily to give back, but so we can keep track of where they might be for the future”. Key names connected to the Edwin Fox: Hurford, Prince, Hunt, Friel, Prince, Ongley, Heberley, Keegan, Manning, Wilcock, Curnow, Hocking, Dundas, Rowe (from Cornwall ) Huzziff, Neazor, Pask, Power, Kerr, Thomas (from Cornwall),

Carroll (they were destined for Auckland), Cannon, Forder, Morgan,, Bailey, Bates, Lomasney, Legge, Jemmett, Brunsdon or Brunsden, Lloyd, Mapey from Glamorgan, Trestrain, Windosen, Cheeseman, Dobbie, Doddy, Dooley, Dunn, Kelbow, Killcher kingerlee, Oki, Quarterman, Knigge, Aylward Shea, Le Neury, Scalfi, Topp, Whenbaw, Cushelly, Eaves, Molison,Teehan, William Black (captain) Wealleavers, Woolford Burgoyne, Wilson, Yeo, Gschnell (Austria destined for New Plymouth), and Treverrow.

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One man, one pogo stick, a mountain and a new world record. Lee Griggs from Seddon has officially jumped into the Guinness Book of World Records. His record-breaking bounce on a pogo stick to the summit of Mount Fyffe has been confirmed by officials. The father-of-three has faced an anxious three months waiting to have the record verified. But he was finally given the good news last week. He says the blisters and swollen hands have all been worth it to help raise awareness for mental health. Lee, who previously cycled across Molesworth station on a unicycle, says the challenges he sets himself are meant to replicate challenges faced by those with mental illness. “The challenges are meant to replicate life in real form. I pick a seemingly impossible task and show it can be done.”

Lee Griggs. Photo Supplied.

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Beloved dog inspires pet remembrance park Paula Hulburt Editor

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A much-loved dog who died too young has inspired plans for a Pet Remembrance park. Buster the bichon frise was family to Blenheim husband and wife Carol and Phil Taylor and when he died in December 2017 at 8-years-old, they were devastated. Carol vowed to find somewhere special where she could bury his ashes and mourn the loss of the little white dog who has been such a big part of their lives. “He passed away in my arms. “Buster was my baby really, my prime mover on this,” she says. A long- time advocate for a pet cemetery in the region, Carol promised herself she would push for a suitable location. And after making submission to council, the wedding celebrant says she is delighted that councillors have pledged to investigate the possibility of setting aside land for a park. “It would be a park for ashes,

somewhere nice where people could sit and reflect. “There’s nowhere to go and mourn here, no where to go and just think about them,” she says. “It broke my heart when Buster died, he was an extra special dog and I just want somewhere nice to put his ashes. “We do bury our pets in our gardens, thinking our homes will be our forever homes, but often they’re not.” Carol says she is hopeful of seeing her dream of a place to remember pets that have passed become a reality soon. Possible sites include the Wither Hills Farm Park, alongside the Rifle Range Carpark or at the Renwick Dog Park at Foxes Island or along the Taylor River area. The move comes as council ruled out the possibility of putting a pet cemetery in the grounds of any of the eight it cares for. The memorial park would be a place of peace where ashes could be buried and for owners to reflect, says Carol. People could donate money to

Carol Taylor with dogs Sophie and Alfie thinks about her dog Buster (inset) every day. Photo: Paula Hulburt. scatter or bury ashes, she says. there been any negativity from project through. “They’ve [the council] been them at all,” Carol says. Until then, Busters ashes remain brilliant and appear to be With two other dogs, Sophie, 14, close by at home. behind it. and Alfie, 12, Buster’s grandson, “We make them our family,” “It’s not been shot down nor has Carol is determined to see the she says.

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Picton ‘mischiefmakers’ on notice Paula Hulburt

They pledged to help make their communities a safer place and Picton mischief-makers are next in their sights. Blenheim Community Patrol volunteers have been so successful in their bid to help police they have been approached to set up a regular beat in Picton. The team hope to recruit more people to help catch potential troublemakers and “steer them” towards a more positive path. Patrol coordinator and volunteer Moira Conroy says early intervention is key. “There are a few young ones over there who think they can get up to mischief. “We’d like to deter them young so they don’t end up in prison,” she says. Since it began in 2017, the patrol has seen volunteer numbers rise and fall but are cur-

rently steady at seven with one recent addition to the team. Proving to the public they were there to help and not “tell tales to the police” was the first step in building trust, says Moira. “When we first started there were some negative comments from some of the young ones that we were there to go running to the police. “Word’s getting through that we’re there to help and are looking out for people and their welfare,” she says. For Moira, one night in particular stays in her mind when the patrol were on hand to help an assault victim. Pale and starting to go into shock, the young woman had blood dripping down her face. Community Road Patrol were out on the streets of Blenheim and rushed to help. “The police just can’t be everywhere and we can help fill gaps,” Moira says.

“We’ll keep an eye out for people struggling to get home, those who have had too much alcohol and just can’t manage it alone.” But it’s not just in town that the crew have proven their mettle. From helping find a drunken wedding guest lost in a vineyard off of Rapaura Rd, to calling ambulances, the team have all gone through a rigourous training process. Moira says that volunteering is a committment but people are also needed to help with administration and fundraising. “It’d be nice if a couple of people could committ to some fundraising for us. “There are heaps of avenues for fundraisers but we just haven’t got the time.” To find out more about Blenheim Community Patrol email bmcpnz@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/blenheimcommunitypatrol/

Will Finch and Lyra Lynch officially opening the musical instruments and liberty swing at Pollard Park on Sunday. Photo: Matt Brown.

Park ready for play Pollard Park’s new playground was officially opened with much fanfare on Sunday morning. Mayor John Leggett spoke a few words before unloosing the golden scissors officially opening the adventure playground. Will Finch and Lyra Lynch then cut the ribbon for the musical instruments and liberty swing designed for differently-abled children. The two-stage revamp saw the installation of playground equipment

including a new carousel, liberty swing, and renovated swing set, late last year. New safety matting was installed and ground work carried out to enable wheelchair access to the playground equipment. The new playground features two acorn style playground pieces, slides and a range of musical instruments including bongo-style drums, vertical tubular pipes and a duo xylophone.

Blenheim Community Patrol are looking to expand the service to Picton. Photo: Supplied.

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Thinking outside the lunchbox Paula Hulburt A group of friends have invented a way to tackle the scourge of school lunchboxes - brown fruit. Five business studies students from Marlborough Girls’ College have come up with a plan to stop fruit going brown. They hope their special spray will prove to be a big hit with families sick of ditching spoiled produce. The year 12 friends, Georgie Ballagh, Rose Church, Maddy Ryan, Shania Tunnicliff and Bridgette Yarrall came up with the concept as part of their business studies class. “We had to come up with something that would fix a problem. We started with food waste and how much waste families throw out and went from there to the spray,” says Shania. The close-knit group tried and discarded several recipes before finding their final formula for Keep ‘n Fresh. It was created in the kitchen at the Scenic Circle Hotel in Blenheim to strict hygiene standards. And it was a long process to find the right one, says Shania. “It was trial and error between all the different recipes. There was one that worked well but it tasted of honey.

Friends, from left, Georgie Ballagh, Rose Church, Bridgette Yarrall, Shania Tunnicliff and Maddy Ryan with their invention. Photo: Paula Hulburt. “We didn’t want one that fla- “It really does work and we were discovered there were lots of peo- “We went to the car boot sale, voured the food”. quite surprised that there’s noth- ple who would be interested in but it wasn’t really the right target The spray, which comes in a ing else quite like it that you can buying it.” market. lunchbox size 50ml for $2.99 and already buy,” Maddy says. The girls hope to continue selling “We need to be somewhere with a bigger 100ml bottle for $4.99, The groups CEO, Rose, says the spray even after their business more families,” says Rose. has been a steady seller. the product had piqued public studies class has finished. Twenty per cent of all sales will But the girls are keen to get the interest. They hope to be selling it at the be donated to John’s Kitchen in word out. “When we did our research, we Farmers’ Market soon. Blenheim.

Musical talent times four recognised at council

A wealth of talent has seen four talented musicians share a top award. The prestigious QEII Music Fund Award, set up in 1963 after a visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, recognises top talent in Marlborough. Singer and cellist Libby McDonald, pianist and singer Iona Pānoho, violinist Samuel Lee and trumpeter Jonty Zydenbos are

this year’s recipients. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says it was the first time so many worthy recipients had come forward in one year. It revealed the depth of musical talent within Marlborough, he says. “It’s also worth noting how willingly these top performers share their talents with the community. “They’re all hardworking musi-

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News Community matters: Marlburians are urged to get involved in a series of community conversations that will help shape the future of the Top of the South. Te Tauihu Talks will be held to help communities engaged in the potential of the places where they live. Te Tauihu intergenerational strategy programme director Miriana Stephens says the talks are a way of encouraging people to be “better ancestors.” The Blenheim event is next Wednesday evening from 6-8pm at the Marlborough Convention Centre and in Picton on 8 August at Picton Yacht Club from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome. Council adopt plan: Marlborough District Council has adopted its annual plan for 20192020, setting the rates for the coming financial year, which came into effect on Monday. Mayor John Leggett says the council has managed to keep the rates increase this year to 3.65 per cent down from the 3.96 per cent originally planned. “This year we’ve been able to fund some great initiatives and projects that were brought to us during the Annual Plan submission process,” he says. Marlborough Book Festival: The popular annual event gets underway on Friday with some tickets still available. Organisers say tickets are selling well with Shayne Carter at The Plant, and the two sessions at the Bell Tower already sold out. Other shows include parenting blogger and editor Emily Writes and clinical psychologist and interviewer Molly Wittig gives her take on Headlands: New Stories of Anxiety, edited by Nelson-based journalist Naomi Arnold. Tickets are available from ticketek.co.nz Gun Buy Back: Government gun buy backs are set to start in Marlborough at Picton’s Endeavour Park on July 28. A total of six events will be held for gun owners to hand in their semi-automatic and military-style weapons. 28 July, Picton: Endeavour Park 181 Waikawa Road from 9am - 12:30pm 29 July, Kaikoura: Harness Club South Beach, Kaikoura from 9am - 12:30pm 3 August, Blenheim: Waterlea Racetrack McLauchlan Street, from 11am - 2:30pm 17 August, Havelock: Pelorus Pavilion, Neil Street, from 10:30am - 1:30pm 14 September, Blenheim: Waterlea Racetrack McLauchlan Street, from 11am - 2:30pm 16 September, Picton: Endeavour Park 181 Waikawa Road, from 12pm - 4pm

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Picton pollution tracked Picton’s air quality is to be put under the microscope in a bid to better understand the town’s worst pollution offenders. Along with the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) Marlborough District Council staff have started a yearlong study. Several air quality transmitters and meteorological stations have been installed around the area. The transmitters will record

air quality through both a winter and a summer, operating from July until the end of winter 2020. Council’s Environmental Scientist Sarah Brand says the study will enable a better understanding of the area’s sources of air pollutants and their significance throughout the year. “Picton is a unique location, and with population and tourism growth combined with port and industrial activities, we need a greater un-

derstanding of the town’s air quality issues,” she says. Continuous monitoring will provide a detailed record of both particulate and gases and where they originate from. “Previous monitoring revealed that Picton’s topography plays an important part in air movement over the town, so it’s hoped the study will also provide a more detailed understanding of air flows over the area,” Sarah says.

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Traffic signal delayed Blenheim is holding on to its title of New Zealand’s largest town without traffic lights as design issues plague the region’s first pedestrian signals. Design issues for planned traffic lights on Nelson St means Blenheim is still waiting for its first set of traffic signals. The process has been besieged with difficulties and plans have been revamped to cope with unforeseen issues. Blenheim’s first electric traffic control lights were initially expected to be installed this month, issues with utilities in the area have caused delays. Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin says the final design is currently being priced by contractors. “We’ve had some real issues,” Steve says. “Wherever we’ve went to put a pole we’ve found there’s a pipe under the ground or cables in the way. “We’ve had to adjust our designs to basically suit what we’ve got on the

ground,” he says. The town of roundabouts claimed the title of ‘the biggest city in New Zealand without traffic lights’ in 2016 when Pukekohe, south of Auckland, installed its first set of traffic lights. A council spokesman was hesitant to say if Blenheim would lose the title, he says the lights aren’t for traffic but pedestrians. With an urban population of 25,700, Masterton appears to be the next largest town that doesn’t make use of traffic lights. Masterton council was approached for comment. Steve says he has had “mainly” positive comments about the new pedestrian signals. “I’ve been to a couple of public meetings where it’s been announced, people have been quite excited about it to see this happening. “It’s a first for Blenheim, so once it’s on the ground we’ll see how people react to it,” he says.

Craig and Kate Harper returned to Blenheim after a grueling effort in an American ultra-endurance race. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Design dilemmas have delayed new traffic signals for the busy crossing on Nelson St. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Ultra-endurance cyclist Craig Harper stepped off his flight from Auckland amidst applause, banners and balloons at Woodbourne airport on Friday. A crowd of family and supporters welcomed the Blenheim builder home, returning from the 3070-mile Race Across America. Craig says he was a little sad his adventure was over but is “pretty happy” to be home. “I’m looking forward to getting back into a bit of routine with

family,” he says. “It was crazy, the race was awesome. Probably just what I expected it to be. “It was really, really tough but we prepared well for it and had a really good team. We managed to overcome most of the obstacles, but it was really tough.” The long-distance race saw Craig travel America from coast to coast across 12 states, California to Maryland. He completed the gruelling test in 10 days, 15 hours and 47 minutes finishing a competitive fourth place overall.

“The first goal was to finish safely. Half the field don’t finish so I feel pretty lucky just to finish,” he says. “And then be competitive as well.” Support crew member and wife Kate Harper says it was tough seeing Craig suffer, and having to push him through it. “It was so much more than just a race, for him it was about personal growth,” she says. “It was his dream. “He backed me developing my business and this was my way to support him back. “To have his dream fulfilled was really important.”

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A Marlborough farmer has smashed records selling a bull for a jaw-dropping $85,000. Wow what a handsome looking beast. Tracy Demmocks Ultra-endurance cyclist Craig Harper received a hero's welcome at Woodbourne airport on Friday returning from the Race Across America. Welcome home and well done! Trilby Johnson There are few walls and no roof yet, but $1.3 million yacht club has already secured bookings through to 2023. Interesting that the old yacht club was an old army building...curious as to how many of these building from delta camp were utilised around the region. My business Piwaka Lodge and Backpackers was also from there (a barracks/mess) moved here in 3 pieces in 1947. An amazing feat even now! Nicci Fitzgerald

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Poor driving standards normalised? Former British police officer, accident investigation officer and an examiner for the Institute of Advanced Motorists, Marlborough’s Derek Harding wants to see a change in driving culture. There I was, sipping my coffee in the cafe waiting for a friend, when a small group of people sat down at the table next to me. They were discussing the poor statistics surrounding road safety in New Zealand. “Kiwi drivers are dreadful,” stated one. “They don’t have a clue about other drivers,” responded another. It quickly became clear that these people weren’t overseas visitors voicing their opinions but Kiwi drivers of long standing. I wondered if they included themselves in their negative comments. Several days earlier I saw report on how two MDC “Road Safety Volunteers” had spent twenty minutes observing traffic turning right from Seymour Street into Alfred Street.

They observed roughly 50 per cent of drivers did not indicate that they were turning right. It was implied that to fail to indicate was an offence, however, the road markings show quite clearly that the main route turns right and drivers also turning right do not cross the white-line. The requirement is that one should indicate when leaving the main route and there is no requirement to indicate if following the “lines” around the corner. From that, I considered the road-safety aspect. Who would benefit from an indication of the intention to turn right? It is the main route; nothing can leave the one-way section of Seymour Street (by the courthouse); traffic leaving Alfred Street in either direction must give way to traffic already on the main route. Not only is traffic following the main route not required to indicate but no-one would benefit from their making an indication. Clearly New Zealand has a

Derek Harding. road safety problem but so far what I have read and observed shows that the problem is systemic – a poor driving culture. Recently, the government announced that it was considering reducing many speed limits. My experience is that speed does not cause accidents although it most certainly does affect the outcome of any accidents which happen. For a no-blame culture, I’m surprised by the thinking that road collisions are not called accidents, “because someone is to blame!” No-one sets out on a journey

intending to experience a negative outcome from their driving; everyone wishes to complete their journey in safety. If speed doesn’t cause the accident, it must be driver behaviour and, generally, that isn’t being addressed in road safety campaigns. It was over 120 years ago that the British government removed the legislation requiring a flag-bearer to walk in front of motor-cars to keep their speed down and from 1925 NZ required drivers to be licenced and tested. Sadly, over the years and with automatic gearboxes, power steering, etc, our Kiwi culture has normalised poor driving standards, just as the group I overheard had been saying. The first step to improve our standards must be to change our professional and personal driving culture. Simply changing legislation can’t do much about that.

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Revamped hall revives multiuse hub for Seddon community With the revamp of the Awatere Memorial Hall completed this week, the project is a huge triumph for the Seddon community and a cause for real excitement about the region’s future. “It’s just beautiful,” says Kate Sinclair, member of the Awatere Hall working group. “It’s a state-of-the-art facility; the quality is so amazing.” The hall’s new renovation came about after extensive community consultation, facilitated by council. $3M was budgeted to upgrade the hall so it can once again become a multiuse community hub, fit for purpose and available for all community groups. Councillor Cynthia Brooks who has long championed the hall’s revival says, “kudos to the locals who led the consultation and design process, and to council staff who employed the architects and supervised the build.” She says a lot of heart has gone into many new features and it shows. “Scott Constructions’ Duncan Gardiner has gone the extra mile to produce a

Left: The revamped Awatere Memorial Hall completed this week will provide a real boost to the community. Photo: Supplied.

quality result. I was blown away by the extra use of spaces created both indoors and outdoors and how functional the building will be for all to use and enjoy.”

Cynthia says it’s now in the hands of the local community to plan and fund the fit-out and she wishes them well with this endeavour.

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State-of-the-art functional facility for the Awatere Scott Construction Managing Director John Tovey is very happy with how the project has gone during the past year.

He says, “it’s a fantastic facility for the community – they are going to put it to good use – it will be a real focal point.”

As well as a new meeting room, functions room, kitchen and office space, the indoor stage has been lowered to the main floor level, the main entrance has been extended into the carpark and there’s also a new community gym. To bring the hall up to standard to meet the new building code requirements, structural steel has been installed to make it more resilient. “We’ve had some good people in our team involved; our quantity surveyor and site manager have worked really well together and the architect Brian Riley (Arthouse Architecture) has been exceptionally good to deal with. “One of the main features is the development of the new stairwell and metal cladding which has been fixed to it – it’s a great feature; it’s almost a stand-alone stairwell as it juts out from the building which is effectively a transition between the old and the new.” John says there’s also quite a

significant extension of the western side of the existing hall. “One of the main challenges was lowering the existing stage to meet the existing floor level of the auditorium – that took careful planning to ensure we could do it safely – it went well, and a lot came down to our site manager Duncan Gardiner’s expertise.

“Everyone has been on the same page throughout the project.” “Luke Denton our quantity surveyor was heavily involved with keeping things within budget which he managed at a high level from beginning to end.” John also praised the client representatives, Janine Lyall and Robin Searle, who he also said were really good to deal with. “Everyone has been on the same page throughout the project.”

He also commended council for choosing Arthouse Architecture who he said should be patted on the back for their design and the way they administered the contract. John says council has engaged Arthouse for the upcoming Landsdowne Park development. “It’s great because they’ve done such a tremendous job on the Awatere Memorial Hall.” On behalf of the Awatere Memorial Hall working group, members Kate Sinclair and Rachael van Asch say they are very grateful for the way council has partnered with them throughout the building process. “Council has been unfailing in giving us the people and the resources we needed to bring this project to fruition,” says Kate. “I don’t think we would have got this kind of facility without them being so caring towards us. We are also grateful to Scott Construction for doing such a fabulous job and for making us feel part of what we are going to get out of it in the end.”

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Official opening in September

The entrance of the new Awatere Memorial Hall. Photo: Supplied.

A bright future ahead Rachael says the working group is encouraging the whole of the East Coast to use the revamped hall. “Although some people are still ‘doing it tough,’ there’s real progress being made in the region and this wonderful new facility presents some exciting new opportunities.” Rachael says it’s about being positive and moving forwards and asking ourselves questions

like, ‘Where are we heading?’ and ‘What services do we want or need?’” Rachael grew up in Seddon and her husband is a sixth-generation local resident, so they have a long-held connection to the area. “It’s really exciting seeing new families moving into the region with new energy and ideas and some families who have been here for generations coming back and bringing their

children up here.” Kate says they encourage people to come and talk to them about what they envisage for the Awatere Memorial Hall in the future and how the facility can be used to fulfil the goals or needs of their organisation or family. For more information, phone Kate on 027 836 6213, Rachael on 027 358 3118 or Martin Hall (Finance) on 027 227 2530.

A dawn blessing is planned towards the end of July and the community can look forward to the official opening of the Awatere Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 21st. “There will be an official ribbon cutting ceremony and the community will be able to walk through the facility,” says Rachael. “After the 2013 quakes, Susan Pope who manages Farmlands in Blenhe-

im was instrumental in organising a community fun day with big marquees on the domain, sausage sizzles and bouncy castles which was well received by the community so we thought it would be neat to replicate that and have a reason for the community to come together again.” The following month, a fundraising Gala Dinner will be held on October 19th.”

A dawn blessing is organised for the end of the month. Photo: Supplied.

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Event keeps community running Now in it’s ninth year Seddon School’s annual fundraiser The Tussock Run is set for Sunday 25th August. The Tussock Run is a run/walk event for the serious and the not so serious which aims not only to fundraise money for Seddon School but also showcase the Awatere Valley. This year profits will be put towards further development of the school grounds. There are 3 race lengths to

choose from - the 5km flyer, the ¼ marathon or the challenging 15km race that takes entrants up and over Star Hill. Starting and finishing at the school each stunning course covers quiet country roads and otherwise inaccessible vineyards and farmland in the beautiful Awatere. Before, during and after the run there is entertainment for all the family including bouncy castles and other inflat-

able fun for the kids, live music from Acoustic Boomtown, food and craft stalls, raffles and a range of silent auctions. Thanks to some incredible sponsors prize-giving is always one of the highlights of the event due to the significant number of spot prizes to be won. For further information and to enter go to www.tussockrun. co.nz.

The earth shook southern Marlborough in 2013 and 2016. Our Early Childhood services are damaged but for the last 2.5 years we have scraped together and kept these important services available. However this is not sustainable. As resilient as we are, repeatedly fixing old, uninsurable buildings is not tenable for our small community, but we need secure facilities for our children.

So, we are bringing our Plunket, Playcentre and Preschool services into a modern, purpose built Hub. The Awatere ECE (Early Childhood Education) Hub will provide a direct pathway to school and a warm welcome at a familiar place. It will increase community interaction and most importantly whanau support - especially for those who are struggling. Fundraising for the Awatere

ECE Hub will begin soon, and you can help. • Fundraisers – if you have a large network of friends, colleagues & business contacts and would like to be a part of this fundraising team - please get in touch. • If not you, then who? If you don’t think you can help, but believe there are others who could, contact us. Email awa terehub.fundraising@gmail.com

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Local businesses supporting Awatere

Smart Harvest is a local family owned viticultural and agricultural machinery repair business based in the Awatere Valley. Having operated for over three years now, Smart Harvest has built up a great reputation as a leader in the field of viticultural machinery maintenance, constantly striving to be innovative and stay at the forefront of technology. This is achieved through specialising in custom machinery design/ fabrication to create solutions which are tailored to the customer’s needs, while integrating the latest electronic control and GPS guidance systems to increase machinery efficiency and monitoring. Owner Calvin Wilson believes preventative maintenance is the key to reducing machinery downtime and increasing fleet longevity. Pop in and see us at 1 Goulter Street, Seddon. Smart Harvest

operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am-4pm and is oncall during the grape harvest period. Phone Calvin on (021) 025 08511 for more information.

Renner Fencing have been servicing Marlborough’s fencing needs for over forty years. As accredited Fencing Contractors (FCANZ), we offer services to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and rural sectors. It is our great pride to develop fencing projects for everyone, no job is beyond our means. For quality fencing you need quality products, but more importantly, you need quality contractors. We can advise you on the best products to suit your project, so that you get the long life out of your fence that you would expect. Our fences endure the test of time

and maintain their strength, just like our business, we’ll be around to maintain all the fences we make, as we have been for over forty years. Talk to us about: stock fencing, security, lifestyle and yards. For a free quote give us a call and we’ll answer your questions with our expertise. The Station in Seddon has been up and running for 2 months now. The Grand Re-Opening day was a huge success with The Flyer steam train bringing 300 passengers, the Southern Marlborough Artisan Market, the Vintage Car Club and bouncy castle providing something for everyone! This format will be repeated through the summer season starting with The Flyer’s first Super Sunday session on October 5th. The Station Café is kept busy by a mix of local regulars and

Heather Turnbull and Olivia Doonan. Photo: Supplied. travellers passing through. The scones are gaining local renown, as is the selection of fresh cabinet options and menu lunch options. The liquor license has come through so you can enjoy a beer or Tupari wine with your selection. Evening meals

coming soon. In the old Ticket Room, the Tupari Cellar door provides an authentically Awatere wine tasting experience. Pop in for a taste, or get in touch to arrange a group tasting. We love sharing our passion for wine and our beautiful region. The gorgeous Edwardian styling of The Waiting Room sets this apart as a meeting venue. Your associates will be charmed by the gracious ambiance, and the convenience of modern conferencing facility in one. Check online to make your booking! Tupari Wines & The Waiting Room– info@tupari.co.nz 021432208 (Olivia Doonan) The Station Café - thestation.seddon@gmail.com 027 9721586 (Koko Lambert)

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Now in its fourteenth year, the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition 2019 is a fantastic opportunity for all the Young Vits within the industry, including those participating in this week’s competition in Marlborough. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the young talent in our region and to find a local viticulture representative that will go on to compete in the national final being held in the last week of August. National Coordinator Nicky Grandorge says the programme

aims to grow the wine industry’s future leaders, by stretching them, putting them out of their comfort zone and creating new relationships. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for Young Vits (30 years and younger) to upskill, grow in confidence, widen their network and start making a name for themselves within the industry.” Nicky says the competition is getting stronger by the year and the calibre is going up and up. There’s are six regional competitions taking place this year, with the Marlborough event taking place at Constellation’s Drylands Vineyard this week on Thursday, July 4th. The local contestants competing are: Jessica Marston (Villa Maria), Study viticulture and winemaking Jessica Wilson in Marlborough, the heart of (Whitehaven), New Zealand’s wine industry. Jaimee Whitehead (Constel> Bachelor of Viticulture lation Brands), and Winemaking Ben Richards Full time, part time and online (Indevin), Rhys Hall (Indevin) > Applied Viticulture Sam Pearce NZ Certificate in Horticulture

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wins the 2nd prize receives $750 and Riedel glasses and the winner of the 3rd prize takes home $500 and Riedel glasses, plus there will be other spot prizes at the event. Nicky says it’s a very tough day for the competitors with 8 or 9 challenges, testing all aspects of vineyard management – anything from putting up a trellis to budgeting on a computer to tree pruning to fixing machinery or iden-

tifying pests. “The contestants know there will be mix of things they will be required to do.” Spectators will enjoy heading down to watch the Biostart Hortisports race at 12 noon in which the competitors will go head to head. “It’s great to watch as the contestants have a range of fun and serious viti challenges, navigating their way down the obstacle course as fast as they can” says Nicky. “The adrenaline is certainly pumping at this stage!” Then in the evening, there’s a dinner where the contestants give a speech to demonstrate their public speaking skills. “So, overall they have a wide range of skills and knowledge. The ones that win are usually good all-rounders achieving good scores in both the practical and theoretical challenges.” This year’s local winner could potentially go on to become the national winner – the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2019 with an amazing prize package including a Hyundai Kona for a year, an Ecotrellis Travel Grant, a leadership week and cash. They will also go on to represent the wine

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Whitehaven celebrates 25 years in business

The competitors of last year’s Bayer Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year. industry in the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition in November. There is also an AGMARDT prize for the best national finalist’s project which they will undertake in the build-up to the national final. Nicky says most of the contestants either have degrees or diplomas in viticulture or

undertaking an apprenticeship. As part of the Young Vit programme Education Days were run during May for competitors to upskill and get into competition mode. “It’s great to see a mix of returning Young Vits and some new ones taking the plunge in this year’s competition,” says Nicky. “This shows how important the

competition is to the young people in the wine industry. As they come back each year, you can really see an improvement in their knowledge and confidence. There’s always a great vibe on competition day and I can’t wait for the starting horn to blast!” For more information, visit www.nzwine.com

In 1994 Greg and Sue White established Whitehaven – named for the importance of family, and after the calm port ‘haven’ they’d found while anchoring in Marlborough. They then set about building a respected family owned Marlborough wine brand. Fast track to 2019 and Whitehaven is celebrating 25 years in business. While the company has grown from its original team of just four, Whitehaven’s family-based values and an unwavering focus on quality hasn’t changed. Sue continues the dream she and

Greg have shared, leading a talented and close-knit team to help her achieve her vision for the Whitehaven brand. It’s fitting that in July this year Whitehaven will move into a new Cellar Door space at the Vines Village. The new Cellar Door will allow Whitehaven to better deliver its brand message of quality and exceptional customer experiences. Sue and the Whitehaven team are proud to see Jess competing in the 2019 Young Viticulturist of the Year competition, and we wish her all the very best of luck! For more information, visit www.whitehaven.co.nz

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Sporting sailors provide highlight Peter Jones Not all winners get to stand on the podium. Sport occasionally produces instances when an act of sportsmanship, or kindness, from competitors further down the field overshadows the achievements of those at the top. One such recent occasion involved Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailors Emily Overend, 16, and 14-year-old Harry Edwards. The talented duo were at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckland during February, sailing a Nacra 15 in the Oceanbridge Regatta. The regatta was important for all concerned, being a selection event designed to choose which crew would represent New Zealand at the Youth World champs in Poland in July. The Nacra 15 is a catamaran, capable of reaching 20 knots downwind, sailed by mixed crews. After the first two days Emily and Harry were sitting in fourth position, out of contention for top spot, but still with a chance of snatching third on the final day. Leading the standings was Jack Honey and Helena Sanderson from the Bay of Islands Yacht Club, who had set the pace throughout and held a handy, but certainly not unassailable lead. The last day of the regatta saw plenty of action. On the course were a large fleet of Olympic 49ers, 49erFX and Nacra 17, plus the two Youth Classes that go with those Olympic classes, the 29er and Nacra 15. With 15 to 20 knot winds on a short three-lap course, sailing

was fast and technical. While manouevering to miss a 49er, the Bay of Islands duo collided at high speed with a Nacra 17, neither noticing the other. The Nacra 15 mast fell on top of the Nacra 17 and, although all the sailors were unhurt both boats, who led their respective classes, were completely out of action. With two more races to sail it appeared all over for Jack and Helena who, by not finishing the last three races, would lose the chance to win which they had built up over the first nine races. However, a lifeline was at hand. Emily picks up the story. “We were pretty new to the [Nacra] class while and Jack and Helena had been in it for a couple of years and had helped us quite a bit. “So, when their boat was written off we offered to take their crashed boat back to the beach and let them use our boat for the last two races, to carry on and see if they could win it. It was Jack’s last year [in the Nacra 15] as well, whereas we have another year in the class. “We also wanted to see the best team go and represent New Zealand at the worlds.” The decision to end their regatta prematurely and help the others was unanimous, explained Emily. “We were coming down the last run and we saw them crash and thought ‘oh, that’s not great’. We carried on and finished, then talked about it and said we should probably offer [our boat] to them, thinking that they could turn it down if they don’t want it. “Then we asked the race committee and they said it was alright for

Emily Overend and Harry Edwards, left, help Bay of Islands Yacht Club sailors Jack Honey and Helena Sanderson bring their shared boat in after the final race. Photo: Supplied. us to do that.” After switching craft, the Bay of Islands duo went out and won their final two races, in an unfamiliar boat, to clinch the title and book a place at the Youth Worlds. That wasn’t the end of the matter though, with protests being lodged by rival crews after the boat swap. After four hours deliberation, the race committee found in Jack and Helena’s favour. Darryl Honey, club captain of the Bay of Islands club, said they were overwhelmed by their rivals’ gesture. “People cried when they heard what [Emily and Harry] had

done, for the generosity of it.” He recalled a similar incident at the 2008 Olympics for the 49erclass when the Croatian team donating their boat to the Danish team, allowing them to finish the medal race and win gold. “There were also protests then, which were overturned. For their generosity, the Croatian team was awarded the True Spirit of Sportsmanship Award by the International Olympic Committee. This was a very big deal, only 22 people or teams have ever received this honour. “Harry and Emily, there is no Yachting New Zealand version

of this Sportsmanship Award, but we’re working on it, because there’s a lot of people who are impressed by your quick and clear thinking and action to gift your boat. “Jack and Helena now head away to Poland, and they carry you with them in their hearts. “Thank you from the Bay of Islands to your families and the club that supports them. Queen Charlotte Yacht Club, you are the home of amazing sailors.” Emily and Harry will return to the regatta next year, hoping next time to win both on and off the water.

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Renwick winger Zac Harrison-Jones races towards the East Coast line for the second of his two tries on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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The Marlborough rugby sub union semifinalists are decided. Top-qualifiers Waitohi will meet fourth-placed Renwick in one of the play-off games on Saturday July 13, while Central will meet East Coast in the other. The play-off pecking order was finalised on Saturday, despite there being another week of roundrobin play remaining. Although the remaining games will have no bearing on the shape of the semifinals, teams which bring momentum into the business end of the season are traditionally more successful. That leaves Waitohi and Renwick in a happy space after Saturday’s home games. Waitohi continued their perfect sequence of wins over Marlborough opponents this season with a 26-23 victory over Central in Picton, while Renwick came out on top of a 13-try scoring spree at the Renwick Domain, notching a 49-36 win over East Coast. The Green Machine led by just

nine points at the end of a seesawing first half, having scored four converted tries to the Coasters’ three tries and two conversions. Immediately after the break the visitors scored again to close the gap to four points, whereupon Renwick raised their game and shot out to a 42-24 advantage. However, the resilient East Coasters were not finished, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to reduce the margin to 42-36, before a Jayden Lister touchdown sealed the deal in the final minutes. Outstanding for the Green Machine were hooker Sione Lonitenisi, flanker Cody Weir, winger Zac Harrison-Jones and centre Michael Vaeno. Best of the Coasters were midfielder Sione Veau, lock Jordan Judge, flanker Sam Houston and fullback Sam Westenra. Renwick head coach Glen Blackmore said his side had talked during the week about the importance of stringing wins together and creating momentum. “At this time of year it’s about winning games and we are trying

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to put a more settled XV on the paddock. “We beat Marist a few weeks ago but never backed it up the following Saturday, so it was important we kept on a roll today after our win over Central.” Renwick seem to have little trouble scoring points, but they also leak a few, something Blackmore is acutely aware of. “We have put a lot more effort [at training] into our defence of late but we continue to give away soft tries, particularly after scoring points. It’s something we are working on.” Now they have booked a semifinal place, Blackmore feels Renwick have as much chance as any other of going all the way. “On any given day anyone can beat anyone else – it’s just about having the right mind set. “We have been to the bottom of the well this season, but we have got out of it and I feel that poor start to the season has probably galvanised us. “We have always had the belief.” Meanwhile, in Picton, top-qualifier Waitohi continued their perfect record against Marlbor-

ough opposition this season, scoring a narrow 26-23 victory over Central. Central went out to an early 15-0 advantage with a couple of longrange tries, but the home side clawed it back to lead 19-18 at halftime. Both teams scored a try apiece in the second 40, which ended with the Blues hard on attack. However, once again Waitohi found a way to get the job done. Best of the home town crew were the 80-minute front row of Duane Aholelei, Losi Malimali and Manu Mataele, plus loosies Rocky Leofo and Taine CraggLove, midfielder Daniel Samita and fullback Fetuli Paea. Mako utility Tim O’Malley returned for the final 20 minutes after a stint in the USA. Central’s players of the day were Logan Robinson, utility back Timoci Tavatavanawai and centre Jake Cresswell. Waitohi player/coach Jimmy Giles said that while it was disappointing to make such a slow start to the match the way they clawed back into it was impressive. “We have come out on the right

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side of several close ones this year … we are not panicking and have that trust in each other.” On Saturday, Waitohi travel to Seddon for the final round robin match, with two trophies at stake - the Marlborough sub union Challenge Cup, held by the Tohis, and the Tasman-wide John Goodman Challenge Trophy, held by East Coast. Scores: Renwick 49 (Zac Harrison-Jones 2, Quinn HarrisonJones, Michael Vaeno, Jayden Lister, Sione Lonitenisi, Jan Hasenlechner tries, Michael Dillon 7 con) East Coast 36 (Arapeta Tawa, Sam Houston 2, Tiko Onolevu, Usaia Mara, Ben Filipo, Myles Hamilton 3 con). HT: 2819 Renwick. Waitohi 26 (Jack Evans, Daniel Samita, Taimi Fangatua 2 tries, Corey Bovey 3 con) Central 23 (Josh Chapman, Simi Volavola, Timoci Tavatavanawai tries, Glen Smith con, 2 pen) Standings: Waitohi 43, Central 33, East Coast 29, Renwick 23, Moutere 13. Next week: East Coast v Waitohi at Seddon; Moutere v Renwick at Awarua Park. Central a bye.

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Quins recover from slow start Sport Peter Jones Reporter

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A first-quarter scoring burst by Marlborough Girls’ College was not enough to keep Harlequins at bay during Tuesday’s premier netball action at Stadium 2000. Quins recovered to take out a nail-biter 46-42, while Tokomaru comfortably accounted for Awatere 79-53 in the night’s second match and Pelorus kept SMOG winless in the final encounter, coming out on top 67-40. However it was the first match-up that provided the most entertainment, the students’ lightning start catching Quins off guard. Some slick work by the MGC midcourt and accurate shooting from Anna Gardiner and Isabella Rohloff saw MGC establish a surprise 10-goal advantage at the first break. Quins were stung into action, making a couple of crucial substitutions. Hayley Lammas came into goal keep after Taylor Rogers was forced from the court with an ankle injury, while former MGC shooting ace Malia Manoa and wing defence Anna Martin entered the fray in the second quarter. The change was immediate. Lammas and Martin began to disrupt MGC’s attacking rhythm while Manoa’s movement in the circle and reliable shooting helped swing the momentum Quins’ way. By halftime the deficit had been erased and the scores were level, by three quarter time, Quins held a one-goal advantage. Sparked by the efforts of evergreen centre Bridget Gane, they established a three-goal lead midway through the final stanza before a run of

goals saw MGC take the lead with three minutes to go. However it was Quins, so cool under pressure, who closed the game out, Manoa picking up a crucial tip at halfway then combining with Marfell to drop in the go-ahead goals. Quins used 10 players to get the job done, recovering superbly from a slow start, while MGC will have learned plenty from their inability to close out the game. Ella Donald was impressive in midcourt for the students, who welcomed previously-injured shooter Taila Town back in the second half, replacing Rohloff. Awatere may have managed to score 53 goals in their match, but were unable to stop the Toko scoring juggernaut. Haze Tepuia (58 from 63) and Gemma Hika (20 from 26) benefitted from accurate and inventive feeding from the Wilson twins, Kayla and Hana, to keep the scoreboard ticking over at a rapid rate. In defence, Savannah Lawrence and Michaela Boaz worked hard, pressurizing ever-improving Awatere attackers, Aimee Jones and Tracee Lee. Nicole Witterick and newcomer Demelza Teddy, at goal defence, stood out for the Tussocks. The night’s final clash saw Pelorus underline their growing confidence and combination, winning all four quarters against a SMOG side that never stopped trying. Newcomer Jalen King, a former MGC standout, slotted smoothly into the Pelorus defensive circle for Danelle Moffatt, who is out for the season, quickly forging a smooth rapport with another impressive youngster, Oriana Houra. The midcourt combo of Jenna Gilbert, Kelsie

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Harlequins’s Hayley Lammas grabs a timely interception in front of MGC shooter Taila Town. Photo: Peter Jones. Fitzpatrick and Jordan Peipi continues to drive and thrive, while Courtney Taufa and Olivia Pinkerton combined to make the most of the fact their side were able to put up 30 more goal attempts than the Ladies in Black. Pelorus player/coach Taufa was pleased with her side’s progress, noting that although they have lost a key player in Moffatt, others have immediately stepped up. “I was stoked with how the young girls, Oriana and Jalen, went. Everyone is just backing each other and slotting in nicely. We train hard and are putting in extra work as a team … just making it work. It’s exciting.” SMOG are struggling, missing key defender Bonnie Pearce on Tuesday and having to do without reliable shooter Karli Murphy, who is pregnant, for the remainder of their campaign. Shooters Lucy Barrett and Kate Gaudin made the most of what possession they gained, while Sarah Hammond, Katie Bradley and Jesse Volavola put in

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big shifts. Scores: Harlequins Radich Law 46 (Hayley Marfell 18/29, Malia Manoa 25/30, Georgie Bryce 3/7) Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 42 (Isabella Rohloff 8/11, Anna Gardiner 30/39, Taila Town 4/7). Quarter scores (winning team first): 5-15, 17-7, 11-10, 13-10. Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 79 (Haze Tepuia 58/63, Gemma Hika 20/26, Kayla Wilson 1/1) Awatere 53 (Tracee Lee 15/20, Aimee Jones 38/55). Quarter scores: 20-14, 19-12, 18-13, 22-14. Pelorus Edridge Contracting 67 (Olivia Pinkerton 23/29, Courtney Taufa 44/52) SMOG Good Home 40 (Lucy Barrett 17/22, Kate Gaudin 23/29). Quarter scores: 20-10, 16-8, 14-13, 17-9. Round two standings: Harlequins 9, MGC 7, Pelorus 7, Tokomaru 6, SMOG 0, Awatere 0. Next week: SMOG v Awatere 6.15pm; MGC v Tokomaru 7.30pm; Harlequins v Pelorus 8pm.

Sullivan back for more: Picton’s Olympic gold medallist Joseph Sullivan was named this week in the America’s Cup holders, Emirates Team New Zealand’s, initial 14-strong sailing team ahead of the launch of the team’s AC75 in late August/early September. Another man with Marlborough ties, Simon van Velthooven, like Sullivan an Olympic medal-winning cyclist and part of the previous campaign, is also returning for the cup defence. Players picked: Three Marlborough Boys’ College First XV players have been chosen the 2019 Crusaders Squires Development Camp. Props Monu Moli and Tino Vakaloa, plus ouside back Keelan Murrell will attend the camp. Two squads will be chosen at the conclusion of the camp; one will travel to Timaru to play a Highlanders U18 side on Friday 12 July, whilst the other will head to Blenheim to play a return fixture from 2018 against the Chiefs U18 team on Saturday 13 July at Lansdowne Park. Both matches are scheduled for 12:30pm kick-offs. Boon times: Former Marlborough hockey player Jack Boon has taken his sporting career to new heights since leaving town. Jack, now based in Wellington, represented the under-18 Capital team for two seasons, then the Capital under-21 side, also for two seasons. This year he was part of the U21 side that claimed the national title. He has also represented the Wellington College First XI and the Wellington men’s senior team. Varney again: Marlborough Boys’ College student George Varney has added the Monaco Mid-Winter Marathon title in Nelson to his recent Marlborough Grand Traverse triumph. The event attracted around 350 participants and, while most competed in two or six-person relay teams, 60 runners took on the full marathon with Varney prevailing in 2 hours 50 minutes, more than 30 minutes clear of Byron Munro.

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Looking for form reversal Peter Jones The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV are seeking a rapid change in fortunes coming into the final straight of the University of Canterbury championship season. With four games remaining before the competition playoffs MBC lie in a lowly 11th position, a far cry from where they had hoped to be after such a promising pre-season campaign. They have picked up only two wins during a frustrating season, currently sitting on a run of six consecutive defeats, the latest on Saturday when they were out-gunned 50-24 by Christchurch Boys’ High School in Blenheim. The home side made a superb start, backs and forwards combining well to dominate the opening 10 minutes, tries to fullback Liam Duncan and midfielder Tristan Taylor giving them a promising 10-0 lead. However, CBHS are too classy to stay out of the game for long and they came back with a vengeance. Superbly guided around the park by classy first five Oliver Lewis, they found several yawning gaps in the MBC defensive line to score five tries and take a 29-10 lead into the break. The onslaught continued after oranges, CBHS scoring twice more before MBC picked up a

Eli Lambert, left, from Ward School, and Harley Sangster, from Fairhall, race after the ball during the Festival of Hockey. Photo: Peter Jones.

MBC halfback Ryan McLeod slips over the line for a consolation try on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. couple of late touchdowns to nab a bonus point. Best of the home side, who were without influential prop Monu Moli, were hooker Te Ariki Peipi, flanker William McKenzie, winger Lotu Solomona and Duncan. MBC wind up their campaign with home games against Waimea Combined [12th] and then Timaru BHS [9th], before travelling to Roncalli Combined [13th] and finally St Thomas of Canterbury [7th]. All four games are well within reach of MBC, who are desperately seeking consistency throughout the full 70 minutes. A position in the middle [5th to 8th] section of the UC championship table come play-off time

is certainly not yet out of reach. Scores: CBHS 50 (Jack Sandford, Fabian Holland, Oliver Lewis, Cameron Henderson 2, Max Hughes, Callum Simpson, Ben Hassall tries, Lewis 5 con) MBC 24 (Liam Duncan, Tristan Taylor, Dylan McManaway, Ryan McLeod tries, Keelan Murrell 2 con). HT: 29-10 Other scores: Nelson College 45 Shirley 14; Timaru BHS 67 Mid Canterbury 12; St Bede’s 28 Roncalli 0; St Andrew’s 47 Lincoln 19; St Thomas 36 Rangiora 31. Standings: St Andrew’s 44, Nelson 40, St Bede’s 38, Christchurch 31, Christ’s 28, Rangiora 28, St Thomas 24, Lincoln 20, Timaru 17, Shirley 15, MBC 13, Waimea 9, Roncalli 8, Mid Canterbury 2.

Small sticks festival Peter Jones

College Park resembled a frantic hockey playground on Tuesday and Wednesday when Hockey Marlborough staged their annual Festival of Hockey. Pupils from 14 Marlborough primary schools gathered at the hockey turf across both days to test their skills, some playing the game for the first time. On Wednesday, around 300 children from nine schools were split into year 3-4, year 5-6 and year 7-8 grades, the turf was divided into three fields, and a series of friendly games was played from 9.30am until around 2pm. On Tuesday, around 140 kids were involved from five other schools.

George Nation, from Hockey Marlborough, said the Festival had been a big success. “It was awesome. “I even heard that some of the kids at basketball on Wednesday night were saying how much fun they had had and that they wanted to play hockey next year. “It gave heaps of kids that don’t normally play a chance to have a run around.” The Festival is part of the Small Sticks in Schools programme, which encourages children to have a go at hockey, and is expected to be run again in 2020. Numbers are well up across the junior hockey competitions this season, with a couple of extra teams slotting into each grade.

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Harper’s crew instrumental Peter Jones

As Craig Harper pedalled his way across America his loyal supporters were, literally, right behind him every inch of the way. The nine-person Solo.Kiwi team trailed Craig across 12 US states then, fittingly, crossed the RAAM finish line alongside their man 10 days, 15 hours and 47 minutes after they set off. Team manager Callum Anderson and Blenheim doctor Emily Marfell were members of the support crew, who undertook an intense journey they will never forget. Callum recalled “some tough times” during the race, but he was never in any doubt that Craig would get the job done. “Through all the work I have done with Craig, he’s never not made it. It’s just who he is … when he starts something he finishes it. He knows his body really well and he had good support so it was more a case of when the chips were down and he was in a slump, how do we bring him out of it as soon as we can.” The support team employed various strategies to keep their rider motivated and moving ahead, especially after a short sleep, when “his brain was telling his body to shut down and go back to sleep and he was having to get back on his bike”. “It was hard to watch actually … a massive physical and mental battle to crank the body back up again. “We had to read where he is at that stage. Does he need an arm around him and a little coaxing? Does he need physical assistance … does he need a soft, gentle

Team manager Callum Anderson and Craig Harper read some good luck messages on the Race Across America start line. Photo: Supplied. voice or does he need an elbow and a kick in the bum? That was the challenge.” Callum recalls one incident, late in the race, when Craig was remounting his bike after a quick nap. “He finally got back on his bike and we were sitting behind him in the follow car. Sometimes the progress in the first half an hour is pretty slow and we were just trying to help him build some momentum and become positive. “I said to him ‘how are you mate?’ to which he responded ‘do you really want to know?’. “I said ‘of course’ and he replied, ‘well I can’t put pressure on my feet, I can’t put pressure on my hands, my arse is too sore to sit on the seat and the rain is running down my back’. “I turned to the others in the car

and asked, ‘what do I say to that?’, so I turned the mike off and there was just silence for the next five minutes while he kept working through the process to start cranking harder.” Although obviously impressed with Craig’s fortitude and attitude on the RAAM, Callum said the ultra-endurance athlete’s “personal growth and development has been really cool to watch”. “An example came with the way he conducted himself immediately after the finish … that’s quite a different person to the Craig Harper of two years ago. “Here’s a guy that said [riding the RAAM] is my dream. He waved the flag and said ‘I am going to do this’, that takes a hell of a lot of courage, let alone the physical and mental feat.” “Craig just has a capacity to dig

deeper and deeper into the well that most of us don’t. People like him show us that the limits are a whole lot further beyond where we think they are.” Emily, an accomplished athlete herself and former doctor to the NZ Commonwealth Games team, was employed to handle any medical issues that eventuated, which she described as “a really significant responsibility”. “I was pleased to be offered the chance to do it but I was quite anxious about it because there are lots of risks involved with a trip like this. “Craig had been great at preparing beforehand … and we spent a lot of time talking about how we would handle his hydration and nutrition, but at the end of the day it was an unknown for all us.” Emily said they had been very

careful to get Craig’s hydration and electrolyte balance right, monitoring every drop of water he took on board, plus his sodium/salt intake. “But it was a whole new ball game because of other factors like heat, 45 degrees in the desert, the altitude which stresses the body in different ways, then the sleep deprivation.” Calls on when Craig would stop for a sleep were “team decisions”, said Emily, but there were times that, from a medical point of view, she was concerned and felt he should have a longer sleep. “At the end of the day when you are riding a bike you need a good level of concentration – quite apart from his performance there was a safety issue.” She said there were never any problems with Craig accepting the team decisions. “That’s one of his great strengths, he’s exceptional, so level-headed and thoughtful. Always polite and thinking of [the crew].” When Craig crossed the finish line he was in better shape than Emily predicted he would be. “He went through so much and he bounced back each time – I was really surprised and happy about his state at the finish. “I think he was probably in better condition that some of the rest of us,” she added with a chuckle. “Overall I think I probably underestimated the extremeness of the challenge … it’s not an everyday event, that’s for sure.” The other members of the support crew were: Jason Henry, Norm Wilson, Ray Dunstan, Jim Rees, Jamie Fitzgerald, Kate Harper and Mel Johnson.

Cobras strike to end Rangers’ unbroken run Peter Jones

Blenheim Valley Cobras inflicted the first defeat on Rangers AFC this season, beating the first round Marlborough division one football champions 3-2 at Athletic Park on Saturday. Cobras struck first when a corner by Take Thu beat the defence to sneak in to the far top corner. Rangers replied through a welldirected header by Sam Pearson to level the scores at half time. After the break the Rangers’ defence brought down winger George Timos in the box and midfielder Lincoln Elsworth calmly slotted the penalty. Cobras stepped up the speed and bagged a third goal on the break to replacement forward Cam Lang with 20 minutes to go. A long pass from Take Thu was deflected by Rangers’ defender Connor Endersby and Lang pounced to chip the keeper.

In the last few minutes of regular time Adam Rose grabbed Rangers’ second and they hit the crossbar, but Cobras were able to hang on for a win, with Rangers coach John Denmark suggesting they “wanted it more on the day”. Cobras’ coach, Glen Proffit, was pleased with what he described as “a complete team effort”, but mentioned Tom Mathews and captain Hayden Giles for outstanding efforts. In the other division one encounter, Blenheim Valley Marlborough Boys’ College defeated Central Pirates 4-2. MBC led 3-0 at halftime, Shinji Mikame scoring twice with Jonty Pinkerton picking up a goal from a shot on the 18 yard box to make it three. In the second spell Pirates got on the board through an Andrew McCaa penalty before Mikame claimed his hat-trick from a Jack Wilkin-fed free kick. Pirates got

ball well from goalkeeper which launched some promising attacks. Next week Cobras play Pirates and Wolves meet Rangers.

Boyd Elvy, from the Blenheim Valley Dominators side, slams the ball into the net during the first half of his side’s Youth 15th-17th grade clash with Rangers Citizens at A and P Park on Saturday. The Rangers’ defender is Hayden Adams. Photo: Peter Jones. a second through Chris Turking- accurate football they have played ton after a clever long ball into through the year with width and good shape in both defence and the box. MBC coach Gareth Pugh said, attack.” “College played perhaps the most “Dan Diamond distributed the

Women’s football The BV Bullets women’s side met Nelson Suburbs in a Nelson division one clash at A and P Park on Saturday and came away with a 1-1 draw. The game began with an early goal to Suburbs’ Juanita Powder, a stray ball chipped in against the run of play, but the remainder of the half saw the majority of territory and possession with Bullets. The first 15 minutes of the second spell consisted almost entirely of BV attack but a goal proved elusive until the dying seconds when a powerful strike by Ruby Wybourne soared into the net. Tessa Hyland turned on an excellent performance while Ruby Smith and Taz Gilbert also shone.

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Across contd. 21 Tumbling mass of snow and ice (9) 24 In double degree (5) 25 Bona fide (7) 26 Rebuke (7) 27 Witchcraft (7) 28 Claim falsely (7) down 1 Antiquated (7) 2 Nobly courageous (7) 3 So it seems (9) 4 Strictly imposed (5) 5 Capital of Romania (9) 6 Not interfere with (3,2) 7 Receive as heir (7) 8 Convent (7) 14 Behind closed doors (2,7) 15 Painter of The Hay Wain (9) 16 Weapon used to dispel mobs (4,3) 17 Trainee (7) 19 Inspire (7) 20 Greatly feared (7) 22 Similar (5) 23 To fit out (5) Answers next week

6 3 4 5 2 9 1 7 8

5 9 1 6 7 8 4 3 2

2 7 8 4 3 1 6 5 9

4 8 5 3 9 2 7 1 6

3 2 9 7 1 6 8 4 5

7 1 6 8 4 5 9 2 3

8 5 2 1 6 7 3 9 4

1 6 3 9 5 4 2 8 7

9 4 7 2 8 3 5 6 1

Puzzle 2213

Across 1 Enlarge (7) 5 Gold or silver in bulk (7) 9 Vocation (7) 10 Become popular (5,2) 11 Semiprecious gemstone (5) 12 Somewhat (2,1,6) 13 Allow very small margin (3,2,4) 15 deliberately hurtful in words (5) 16 Correspond (5) 18 Undertake (3,2,4)

Sudoku 416 Medium

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