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Wife wins four-year residency battle Paula Hulburt Editor

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A wife caring for her dementiastricken husband has won a fouryear battle for permanent residency. Leonora McKelvey, 69, from Blenheim, married husband David in 2015. Threatened several times with deportation, Leonora fought to stay and care for her ailing husband. Leonora was finally granted NZ residence by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) last Monday. A spokesman for the company representing the couple has welcomed the decision but blasted officials previously dealing with their case, accusing them of “a total absence” of fairness. “The manner in which Leonora has been treated by all INZ officials over the four previous years … displayed a total absence of any semblance of fairness or natural justice,” he says. Originally from the Philippines, Leonora came to New Zealand in 2014 on a visitor visa to see her son. She met and married David, who

was diagnosed with dementia a year after their wedding. The spokesman says by caring for David at home, Leonora has proven her genuine commitment to her husband. “He has been cared for by Leonora 24/7 for more than 1000 days. Her love, care and Christian

“Her faith, courage and love for all have carried her through...” ethics have ensured David could remain at home and have some measure of quality and life enjoyment.” He added that Leonora wanted to thank all those who gave their support, particularly the previous Associate Minister of Immigration, the Hon Kris Faafoi and current Associate Minister Hon Poto Williams. He also paid tribute to Immigration Advisor Sam Yoon for his “outstanding” work. “Over the last six months, Sam’s interaction with the final docu-

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mentation within INZ has been crucial to an excellent and final result,” he says. He credited immigration officer Isabella Stern, praising her for her “steadfastness and principled approach.” “Her fortitude in arriving at the correct decision displayed fairness and natural justice and was in adherence to the best principals that all immigration officers must strive to reach,” he says. The couple have struggled on the poverty line for four years, surviving on one pension, growing their own vegetables and trying to keep costs to a minimum. The spokesman says Leonora would now like to maintain a “quiet life” and care for David. “They would also like to thank all their church members and friends. “Leonora’s overall situation will in time be carefully examined to determine the facts and accountability to the fate of this remarkable, humble woman. “Her faith, courage and love for all have carried her through her last 20 years of a journey that most of us would find unbelievable and very difficult to endure.”

David and Leonora McKelvey can now stay together after a fouryear battle with Immigration NZ. Photo: Supplied.

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Hundreds of people flocked to Waterlea Racecourse on Sunday to enjoy the sweltering heat and centenary celebrations. See the full story on page 18. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Police were called to the PAK’n SAVE carpark on Friday night. Photo: Supplied.

Stabbing at supermarket Paula Hulburt A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed in a supermarket carpark in Blenheim. Police were called to the PAK’n SAVE supermarket carpark on Westwood Avenue about 8pm on Friday after reports of a fight. The patient was first taken to

Wairau Hospital in Blenheim before being transported to Nelson Hospital by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. A police spokeswoman says a man was stabbed and two people have been taken into custody. “A man sustained a serious but not life-threatening stab wound.

“Police continue to make enquiries into the circumstances of the incident.” A 24-year-old man and 28-year-old woman have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, aggravated assault and theft. They were due to appear in Blenheim District Court on Tuesday.

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Plans to protect the future of whitebait have been revealed but fall short of outlawing the sale of the endangered juvenile native fish. Reaction to the proposed rules in a Marlborough fishing group were mixed, with some questioning the Department of Conservation’s claims that whitebait is in decline. The proposal aims to standardise the rules for whitebaiting across New Zealand, including the timing of the fishing season and establishing limits on whitebait fishing to ensure healthy stocks. Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage says the need for action for a healthy whitebait fishery has never been greater. “Whitebait are a cherished part of Kiwi culture…[that] face significant pressures such as degraded habitats, poor water quality, obstacles to fish passage and heavy fishing pressure in some areas. “These pressures must be ad-

Whitebaiting at the Wairau Bar. File photo. dressed if we want thriving, healthy native fish and whitebait populations,” she says. Eugenie says four of the six whitebait species are threatened or at risk of extinction – giant kōkopu, shortjaw kōkopu, kōaro and īnanga. There are no plans to introduce a licensing system for recreational fishers or ban the commercial sale of whitebait within New Zealand. The proposals follow Parliament’s passing of the Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater

Fish) Amendment Bill in October 2019 and nationwide engagement in 2018 where 90 per cent of survey respondents said changes were needed to make New Zealand’s whitebait fishery sustainable. “We need to make changes if we want whitebaiting to continue and to maintain a healthy fishery longterm,” Eugenie says. “We all need to do our part to improve how we look after these precious native fish. I don’t want any more native fish species to follow the grayling and become extinct.” People can provide feedback on the whitebait management proposals until 2 March 2020, either by written comments online or by mail. A series of 21 public discussions will be held around New Zealand, to answer questions on the proposals. Blenheim’s public consultation will take place on 4 February from 1.30 – 3.30pm at the Marlborough Convention Centre.

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Parachute jump joy for pensioner Paula Hulburt A Blenheim nonagenarian looking for a new challenge has opted to help charity at the same timewith a sponsored parachute jump. At 91 years old, Blenheim poet Ernest Berry started to worry he wasn’t active enough. He is now set to become one of 24 Marlburians preparing for the Drop for Youth charity jump for the Graeme Dingle Foundation. The well-travelled poet has already taken to the skies once before, completing a 3000ft parachute jump to mark his 60th birthday. “I’m not really scared of heights, well not much,” he says. “I don’t write much anymore, and I don’t like standing still.” Born in Christchurch in 1929, Ernest spent ten years living in Mexico after selling his Auckland-based sewing machine company. He lived in Picton from 1993 to 2012, establishing the Picton Poets group and running a series of haiku workshops. Ernest has twice judged the annual NZ Poetry Society contests and is Life Member of both the British Haiku Society and the NZ Poetry Society. He lives in Blenheim with his partner, celebrated artist Triska

Ernest Berry wanted a new challenge to look forward to. Photo: Paula Hulburt. Blumenfeld. “I’ve yet to hear much about the training side of things for the jump but I’m looking forward to it,” he says. The Drop for Youth fundraiser asked for volunteers from across the region to “leap into the unknown” in support of the Graeme Dingle Foundation programmes

Kiwi Can and Career Navigator. $36,550 has been raised so far by participants that include business leaders, schoolteachers and teenagers. Almost half of the young people in Marlborough, aged from 5 to 18 years old, benefit from the initiative, with almost 2500 children

taking part every week. Regional manager Kelvin Watts says it’s great to see so many local people stepping forward to help. “The majority of our funding comes from Marlborough and it’s wonderful to see so many people wanting to help. “This is a community-based ini-

tiative and it’s extra special when local people, from all walks of life, chose to step out of their comfort zone to help. “We are very grateful.” The event is scheduled for February. To find out more or to donate visit the Drop for Youth Givealittle page.

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Missing Man: James Douglas Hurren, known to everyone as Jim, has been reported missing and his desperate family are asking for the public’s help. Jim was last seen at the Caltex station in Kaikōura on Sunday at around 3pm and could be in the Marlborough area. He was last seen driving a red Suzuki SX4, registration number GAQ830. His family have asked that people keep an eye out for him and contact them on 0273009233 should they see him.

Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter The organiser of a petition against a proposed quad bike ban in Marlborough has been “given hope” after a meeting with a top council boss. Fisherman Mark Wills met with deputy mayor Nadine Taylor to discuss how to stop plans to bar motorists from a 45-kilometre stretch of coast. Marlborough District Council agreed to draft a bylaw in November after conservationists said drivers were damaging the region’s east coast, lifted by the Kaikōura earthquake. Mark chaired the East Coast Protection Group, which championed the coast’s preservation, for two years. He departed the group last year as he felt it was “clear” it wanted a vehicle ban. Mark says he left Thursday’s meeting with Nadine feeling positive. “… there’s someone in council that’s going to listen to us.’ I just hope there’s more than one honest person.” A draft bylaw will be taken to the council in February or March, before a month-long

Mark Wills, who is organising a petition against a proposed quad bike ban in Marlborough, looks out the window of his campervan at Marfells Beach. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR consultation period. “Unfortunately, the process the [East Coast Protection Group] took has got it to this stage of drafting, but we do know now that if we have a hope of stopping it, where we can now go,” he says. “I’ve been given hope.” The council’s technical report into the bylaw, says there will be “long-term consequences” if uncontrolled vehicle access continues along the coast.

The report, which took 18 months to complete, pulled together scientific data on the east coast from several sources, including the Department of Conservation (DOC), and Forest and Bird. It recommended speed limits be imposed at Marfells Beach and Ward Beach, so four-wheel-drives could still launch boats. About 2000 people had since signed a petition to stop the

ban. Mark says if a motor vehicle ban was approved on parts of Marlborough’s east coast, he would not come back to camp at Marfells Beach. “It will kill it ... It will put the DOC [Department of Conservation] camp host out of work, because no one will come here”.

Speed review: Plans to limit speeds to 80kmh on State Highway 6 from Blenheim to Nelson are still being considered by transport bosses. A spokesman says the NZTA is currently finalising the analysis of submissions and technical safety data to be able to provide an outcome for the review and to make any changes. “The Transport Agency will inform the community of the change, including when new signs will be installed, and when the new speed limit will come into effect,” he says. Pine Valley: Pine Valley Restoration Trust’s Good Bones house renovation project is progressing well. A funds boost from the Redwood Trust have enabled trustees to pay for the fireplace, bathroom, laundry fixtures and wall insulation. But $30,000 is still needed to ensure the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre stays open. The trustees would love to hear from people who might be able to help or have fundraising ideas. Contact them through their Facebook page Pine Valley Outdoor Centre.

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Adventurous cat’s furry-tail ending Matt Brown A much-loved moggie stuck in a 14-metre palm tree for 24 hours has been reunited with her owner. Pixie the cat found herself trapped at the top of a very tall tree in the front garden of her Blenheim home. Worried owner Chivonne Guthrie sought help for her feline friend, calling animal charity Marlborough Dog Pawz. “[Dog Pawz] put it on their Facebook page,” Chivonne says and Blenheim business Accessman came to the rescue with a 16-metre cherry picker. The first attempt at rescuing the unlucky cat, with a 12-metre cherry picker, saw Pixie remain stranded until a longer cherry picker was brought in. Chivonne says she has no idea how Pixie managed to climb to the top. “She’s a precious cat,” she says. She says she thought Pixie was scared, and didn’t know whether she was able to make the descent herself. Chivonne says her daughter

Chivonne Guthrie and daughter Sophia Pine in front of the 14-metre-tall tree where cat Pixie was stuck. Inset: Pixie meowing to her rescuers from the top of the tree. Photos: Matt Brown. Sophia had been upset by Pixie’s adventure. She says she originally alerted the fire brigade, but they were unable to help. Accessman owner James Jenneson, dispatched one of his employees, Gene Simmiss, with a 12-metre cherry picker in attempt to rescue Pixie. But powerlines thwarted the effort, the only safe approach seeing Gene a metre and a half short. And despite a freshly opened

can of tuna, Pixie remained perched in the branches. Gene says he’s done a few weird things in his job. “But I’ve never rescued a cat,” he says. His colleague, Simon Pratt, was sent to the Leitrim St home with a larger cherry picker and managed to coax the troublesome puss from the massive tree. Chivonne says having her cat down and reunited with her daughter, Sophia, was a relief.

Craig, Isabella, Annie and Alet Balaam enjoyed the sunshine at Jackson Estate’s inaugural Puppies and Pinot picnic on Saturday with their papillons Coco and Chloe. Photo: Matt Brown.

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The Schizophonics are coming to play at Blenheim’s The Plant. Photo: Supplied.

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Children battle in the tug-of-war at the Picton Maritime Festival at the weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Sunshine, sea and show of strength Thousands of people made the most of Saturday’s warm weather, flocking to the 15th Picton Maritime Festival. The popular festival was blessed with warm temperatures as people from across the region and further afield

made the most of the activities on offer. From pirates on stilts to homemade boats, there was plenty for do, including the children’s Tug O’ War competition. For the first time, the festival was held over two days.

Organisers were delighted with the turnout and the support from the community. “Crowds of people have come, there’s heaps of families, which is what it’s all about,” says trust chair Beryl Bowers.

Kiwi bass player Takumi McIntyre is heading to Blenheim to perform as part of rock trio, The Schizophonics. The plant will host San Diego’s wild trio, which includes husband and wife Pat and Lety Beers and now featuring Takumi, formerly of Cavemen fame. This tour will see them hit the Pacific Rim with more than 30 New Zealand, Australian, and Japanese dates planned this year. Over the last few years the group, formed in 2009, have built up a big following, influenced by the likes of artists such as Iggy Pop, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and The Sonics. Their new album, People in the Sky has just been released and they will be playing at The Plant on 26 February.

Studying music at NMIT ‘changed my approach to education’ Ngaio Richards almost gave up on her dream of studying music when her experience at university failed to live up to her expectations. But when she discovered the New Zealand Certificate in Music programme at NMIT, she realised she could get the more personalised education in her hometown. Ngaio moved from Nelson to Wellington in 2015 straight after high school to study music at university, but the experience of big class sizes wasn’t the right fit for her. She tried switching to another degree, but she soon found herself back in Nelson thinking that study wasn’t for her. That’s when she heard about the music programme at NMIT and decided to enrol. Ngaio says the decision paid off as she finally found study inspiring, fun, challenging and rewarding. The Certificate in Music (Level 4) is a one-year course designed to prepare you to be a professional musician, sound technician or event management assistant. Students get to use NMIT’s state-of-the-art facilities including the Johnny Cash performance theatre and recording studios. Ngaio says the course provides a good balance of theory and practical experience, and the tutors were much more involved than her university lecturers.

“The tutors also took the time to understand how each person learnt and what we need to apply the theory into our work. For me that was really key and allowed me to enjoy my study experience,” she says. “At uni you don’t even know your tutor, but at NMIT I didn’t feel like I was just a number.” The guitarist and vocalist learned new skills such as how to set up a music venue and use professional recording software. She also developed her songwriting and production abilities and had the opportunity to learn from successful Kiwi musicians, Julia Deans and Hollie Smith. Ngaio says the facilities at NMIT are “awesome” and students always have the freedom to use the music space whenever they feel inspired. “I’ve realised that you don’t need to leave Nelson to get good quality education. My experience at NMIT was way better than my time at university. “I feel inspired now with my music and I have music goals. I’m keen to record my music and catch up with my classmates to play gigs.” For more information about NMIT’s Music programmes, visit nmit.ac.nz/music Business Update. Adv.

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Mystery over missing salmon farm submissions Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

Public submissions on a proposed open salmon farm seemingly vanished from a council website A conservationist voiced concerns over the missing submissions which relate to a resource consent application lodged by New Zealand King Salmon. Conservation group Sea Shepherd New Zealand managing director Michael Lawry realised his and several other submissions were not visible on the council website, although they have since

returned. Michael says he was concerned the missing submissions make it look as if there were little opposition to New Zealand King Salmon’s plans to build a farm within Cook Strait. “By now, people have got the wrong impression of the process, and think that King Salmon have few in opposition to the consent.” Sea Shepherd opposed the application as it felt the proposed activities could cause “significant adverse effects” on the marine environment. “[New Zealand] King Salmon don’t have the record to give us

confidence that they can do the right thing offshore, when they’ve already made a hash of their inshore farms,” Michael says. Other submissions not visible came from Forest and Bird, Kenepuru and Central Sounds Residents Association, New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and a combined submission from Southern Inshore Fisheries Management Company (Southern Inshore) and Challenger Scallop Enhancement Company (CSEC). Marlborough District Council received 56 submissions on the application, 54 of which were uploaded to the council’s website

Michael has been an onshore volunteer with Sea Shepherd NZ since 2010. Photo: Supplied. before mid-December, a spokesman says. Of the missing submissions, all of which are now visible on the

council website, nine supported and 10 opposed the application. Council consents and compliance group manager Gina Ferguson says making submissions visible to the public did not affect the resource consent process. “There is no requirement for [the] council to make submissions available online to the public.” “We provide this service in an effort to increase the ease of public accessibility to resource consent information.”

Lucky escape for two drivers

Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle smash on State Highway 63, near Delta Lake Heights in the early hours of Saturday morning. There were no reported injuries in the t-bone crash, and a police spokeswoman says there have been no charges laid at this stage. Photos: Supplied.

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Post office bosses say they are still looking for a new location in the Redwoodtown area after pulling out of Countdown supermarket last year.

The number of wild rabbits in Marlborough has ballooned in some areas says fedup residents. I don’t know where they are night counting, but we can day-count far more than .8 rabbits per km just along the Taylor Pass river/old Pony Club grounds on any given day. We have counted 22 going into one warren in less than 30 seconds. Michele Barrett Che the bunnies are getting big enough for the pot. Lorraine Mary

Please find something around Redwoodtown if possible. There's a large population base around that area that needs better service than having to go to Springlands or town. It's ridiculous! Barbara McLaren Good grief. There are any number of empty shops in the CBD and space in the old Countdown shopping centre in Redwoodtown that would do the job. I suspect they simply want a small kiosk to keep costs down. Peter Chapman

Dear Ed, So, the thing miscalled New Zealand Post is “still looking for a new store in Blenheim.” No, it isn’t. Its agency in Countdown was providing a passable service, obviously at a very low cost and to the advantage of the supermarket, but that is not what our country’s postal system is about. The spokeswoman for this disorganisation has come out with the sort of twaddle you’d be subjected to in any crappy communist dictatorship. To tell us that being forced to drive to the centre of Blenheim merely to post an overseas

letter is “working well” is patronising beyond belief. The bureaucratic Rogernomes have done everything possible to make our postal system unusable, apart of course from upping the cost of a literally snailmail item by 300, yes 300-plus percent. They even hit the mug taxpayer for an eyewatering $121 MILLION subsidy last year because we had been forced to give up on postal communication through their hamstringing of services. I know a couple of political parties for whom I’ll not be voting later this year! Bill Holvey

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Family who gifted beach hit back at bike ban plan. I don’t blame you you gift the area for the people to enjoy. It hasn’t been decided yet has it. But still a low blow. Gail Burdon

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Next to hospice shop is empty, where the second hardship was. Gail Burdon They [have] just been lazy about it. We need one up this end of town like now, not next week or next year. Jeremy Claasen

Dear Ed, As we begin 2020 it may be timely, five years after the established fact, to add the word “was” (as in was NZ’s sunniest place) to entrance signage to Blenheim. We struggle to have an established brand for the region that is agreed upon and consistently used and to add insult to injury we cannot even have honest

signage at our entry points. Surely the addition of the word “was” is not a biggie….it could be used much like Hertz used to do against Avis... “We are No. 2” Significant public money is committed annually to “marketing Marlborough” and we can’t even get the basics right and be honest! Peter Chapman

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farming Culled stock: Federated Farmers is seeking Ministerial support for a change to tax legislation so farmers whose breeding stock are culled as part of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication effort are not disadvantaged by the tax regime. "Currently farmers who’s dairy or beef breeding cows are valued on their books under the National Standard Cost scheme and whose cattle are culled as part of the Mycoplasma bovis response will most likely end up with a hefty tax bill. This is not a fair outcome for affected farmers and we believe it’s an unintended consequence of the tax legislation," Federated Farmers economics spokesperson Andrew Hoggard says.

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Another factor to consider is the risk of wind damage increases with tree age. While you can insure for wind and fire risk you cannot insure for market risk. There is no guarantee what the market will be when you must salvage your wind damaged stand. Harvest costs will also likely increase in this scenario. Every forest owner whose trees are approaching 22 years of age should seriously consider undertaking a pre harvest inventory (PHI) to assist with deciding when to harvest their forest. This is where the forest is mapped accurately, and a random selection of trees assessed for volume and form characteristics. This information is then analysed in a stem cutting simulation to determine the optimum cutting strategy for your forest. The cutting strategy is the optimum mix of grades and lengths to cut from your forest to maxim-

ise your financial returns. A pre harvest assessment of the standing crop allows you to predict both current and future volumes by log grade. You can combine these yields with estimated costs to determine estimated future net incomes from harvesting. These future net incomes can then be discounted back to current ‘net present values’ NPV’s, to assist with deciding when to harvest. The inventory results also assist with ensuring your harvest manager and crew are maximising the value recovery from your forest. While this will provide you with a plan, you should have the flexibility to adapt to any significant changes in log markets, cash flow requirement, or contractor availability etc. Your forest manager should be able to keep you fully appraised of these changes and the effect on your estimated harvest returns.

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MarchFest founders and friends Mic Dover and Eelco Boswijk. Photo: Supplied.

Beer fest beckons Blenheim beer fans heading to this year’s Nelson beer festival, MarchFest, will have more than ever before to see and do. Now in it’s thirteenth year, MarchFest has grown from its first foray at Founders Heritage Park with 400 attendees and four beers on offer, to attracting a crowd of up to 4,000 people, and generating over $3 million into the local economy. This year, the event will be held on Saturday 14 March, from noon until 9.30pm. More space has been made available for new and revitalized zones at the boutique beer festival. It was started by friends Mic Dover and Eelco Boswijk in 2008. The pair say they wanted to create a boutique beer festival with a friendly vibe that welcomed women, families and ordinary beer drinkers, not just

beer geeks. “We’re really proud that our original vision is alive and well, with a good cross-section of the community making it their ‘must do’ event every year,” says Mic. This MarchFest will see a new dedicated children’s area and the event moving into a new grassed zone where tasting paddles of 5 beers will be available. With 15 beers available on the day, Mic says the tasting paddles allow people to sample more of the delicious craft beers on offer. A live music line-up has always been a key feature of the event, with familiar names as well as some new up-beat acts. This year, Kiwi rock legends The Chills are headlining the event. The much-loved Dunedin band released a new album,

Snow Bound, in 2018 to critical acclaim. Lead singer Martin Phillipps says when his band performs at MarchFest they’ll be in the midst of recording a new album, so festival goers may get a taste of some new tracks. Sustainability has also always been an important aspect of MarchFest. It is one of the few beer festivals to serve drinks in real glass rather than plastic cups and all stall holders serve food with recyclable plates, bowls and cutlery. This year, the MarchFest beer tokens are also biodegradable. Early bird tickets are now available until 10 February for $38. From then, standard tickets are available for $45. Buy your tickets from The Free House, Nelson I-SITE Visitor Information Centre or online at www.marchfest.com

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Halberg Foundation offers support for talented teen Peter Jones

Marlborough athlete Nikau Peipi’s burgeoning sporting ambitions have received a welcome and timely boost. The 15-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College student was informed late last year that he had been granted a 2020 Halberg Foundation scholarship to help him achieve his sporting goals as a Para athlete. The Halberg Foundation is a charity, founded by former Olympic gold medallist Sir Murray Halberg in 1963, which aims to “enhance the lives of physically-disabled New Zealanders by removing or diminishing the barriers that prevent them from participation in sport and recreation”. Nikau was born with Poland Syndrome which means his left arm and hand is under-developed and he has an under-developed chest muscle. Despite this, he has competed with outstanding success in a variety of sports, taking on able-bodied rivals on the softball diamond, plus the rugby and touch field. His ability to adapt and succeed at such high levels have earned the admiration and respect of team mates and rivals alike. In his sporting life thus far he has relished meeting able-bodied competition, and had only a fleeting attachment to Para sport, travelling to Timaru for a swimming classification many years

ago. However a trip to the 2019 Halberg Games has seen the teen realign his goals. The Peipi family were contacted last year by Justin Muschamp from the Halberg Foundation asking if Nikau was interested in attending the Halberg Games as part of a Tasman team. The Halberg Games are an annual three-day competition across a variety of sports, open to 8-21 year olds with a physical or visual impairment. Last October they were held at Kings College Auckland. Although reluctant at first, Nikau, with the family’s encouragement, decided to go and came away with some startling results. In his first time proper shot at track and field (apart from compulsory school events) he won the 200 metres (26.42), long jump (5.16m) and shot put (12.39) and placed second in the 100m (12.97). His efforts saw him named best male athlete in the athletics field and the most promising athlete of the Games. After that, local coach Ian Carter was recruited to help hone his skills. Following a few weeks training, Nikau attended the NZ secondary school track and field champs in Wellington, tackling the same events as the Halberg Games, plus high jump. Again his results were superb, winning the shot put (10.19, with a heavier shot) and the high jump (1.58m), and placing second in the 100

Nikau Peipi stretches out during the 100m at the national schools champs. Photo: Supplied. (12.81) and 200m (26.21) races plus the long jump (5.01). Motivated by some inspiring feedback from those performances, Nikau plans to attend any track and field competitions that arise from his performances, whether they are New Zealand or Australian events, setting his goals on becoming a future Para Olympian. All this costs money, so the extra funds from the scholarship are particularly timely. He has been given a purpose two scholarship, valued at up to $5000. To qualify

athletes must be aged between 14 and 21, have a physical or vision impairment and be a New Zealand citizen. They must also have competed at the 2019 Halberg Games, be eligible as a Para athlete and hold a national classification. Local businesses Roofline Marlborough and Wadsco Mototworld have also pitched in to help Nikau on his pathway. Nikau said he was fully-motivated to give Para sport his best shot after enjoying his time at the Halberg Games. “After [Justin] got hold of me I

thought I’d give [the Games] a go … and when I was there they were really cool so I just thought I’d start that now. I really enjoyed the environment.” He has also relished working with coach Carter. “We are basically just working on technique at the moment. We are going to start doing some strength work later this year though.” His other sporting pursuits are not completely off the radar, with the youngster trying out for the MBC First XV this season and still playing touch. Nikau’s mother, Rebecca Grant, says, “[Para sport] has never been on Nikau›s radar in the past as he performs to a very high level with his rugby, touch, softball etc. But since attending the Halberg Games he has become very interested to see where this can take him. “He came home talking about the Para Olympics in Paris in 2024 and would very much like to work as hard as he can to get there. “The next 12 months is going to be a very exciting time for our family to see how well he can do with Para sports.” Next up for Nikau is a trip in March to a track and field meet in Brisbane, where he hopes to earn a Para classification, which must be achieved offshore to allow him to compete internationally. The scholarship recipients will be named at the 2020 ISPS Handa Halberg Awards in February.

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Sport

Harness racing looking forward to next 100 years Peter Jones Reporter

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The Marlborough Harness Racing Club are looking confidently to the future after seeing off their first 100 years in appropriate fashion over the weekend. The Waterlea-based club celebrated 100 years of racing at the Blenheim venue with a wellattended two-day meeting. MHRC chairperson Petrina Shutkowski said that there was high-class, exciting racing action on both Friday and Sunday, with good numbers turning out for the Interislander Summer Festival Day on Sunday. “We had a really good crowd on course [on Sunday] because the weather was good and there were lots of activities for kids. Oncourse turnover was also strong. “The fields were really strong, with good form. We had to eliminate some horses from the original nominations because we just didn’t have spaces in the fields for them.” There was also live entertainment on-course, plus a special centenary race book designed to mark the occasion, a display of memorabilia in the Waterlea Hall and some vintage cars to honour the historic occasion. “People were just happy to be involved,” suggested Petrina, who

envisages a bright future for the sport in this region. “I think harness racing in Marlborough is pretty strong. There are a number of trainers and a base of horses … that’s what drives these meetings … so it’s still positive for harness here.” Although the two-day summer carnival will be the only harness event staged at Waterlea in future, with the winter meeting not taking place, Petrina is confident support levels are high going forward. “Harness Racing New Zealand have been pleased with us in recent years, especially since we have moved to the grass track. We have attracted really strong fields and good numbers of nominations. “Also, the visiting trainers enjoy themselves [in the top of the south] … they brought the kids, stayed in Nelson for a few extra days, went to the beaches and the wineries. They mark it in their calendar as a sort of summer holiday.” To help co-ordinate harness racing in the area a Seddon Shields District organisation has recently been formed, involving representatives from Reefton, Westport, Marlborough, Nelson and Kaikoura. They have combined to purchase a mobile start 4WD vehicle, with a view to sharing resources, knowledge

Stars Tonight, 8, driven by John Dunn, gets up to win the Marlborough Cup prelude by a neck on Friday. Photo: Matt Brown. followed by Dadndave in third. well … it was pretty impressive.” and information. Meanwhile, on the track at the On the first day Dunn drove Stars Stars Tonight was one of two weekend, Stars Tonight, superb- Tonight astutely, staying parked double winners across the hisly driven by top reinsman John midfield until the final bend when toric meeting, the other being Dunn, claimed a notable Water- he surged to the lead then held off Heavyweight Hero, trained and a fast-finishing Dadndave. driven by Bob Butt from Woolea double. The four-year-old gelding, Two days later Stars Tonight dend Beach, who won the sixth trained by Robert Dunn at Woo- was well clear at the line. After a race on each day. dend Beach, took out the “100 strong start he went to the head of John Dunn, with three wins was Years Racing at Waterlea Cup the field with a round to go and, the leading driver across the two Prelude” on Friday evening, then despite having to hold off a chal- days, while Robbie Close, Blair prevailed in the 100th racing of lenger on the bend, kicked well Orange, Sarah O’Reilly and Bob the Marlborough Cup on Sunday. clear halfway down the straight Butt drove two winners apiece. He was the favourite on both oc- to win the 100th Cup in fine style. Robert Dunn was the top trainer, casions. Petrina suggested that Stars To- with three successes, while Jim On Friday he won by a neck from night had run “probably the fast- and James Geddes and Butt manDadndave, while on Sunday he est last half on the grass track that aged two training successes each. truly underlined his dominance, has ever been”. Madiba, until recently trained by scoring by three and a quarter “That’s an indication of the qual- local trainer Don Morrison, also lengths from Hayden’s Meddle, ity of the track and the horses as picked up a win on the first day.

Tasman United turn on the goals at Lansdowne Peter Jones and Jonty Dine Tasman United’s recent resurgence continued in emphatic fashion in Blenheim on Saturday afternoon when they dismantled Southern United 5-0. There were goals galore at Lansdowne Park as the hosts gave the Marlborough fans plenty to shout about in its first and only appearance over the Whangamoas this season. Tasman opened the scoring in blistering style as Jean Phillipe Saiko’s superb individual effort put his side ahead after only six minutes. The New Caledonian striker looked in ominous form and Tasman soon went 2-0 up as skipper Fox Slotemaker found the back of the net. Things slowed at the back end of the first half but Tasman remained in control as the sides went to the sheds. New signing Ben Watson ensured the momentum remained with Tasman after the break with a thunderous strike in the 55th minute to effectively put the game to bed. Jesse Randall piled on the misery

Tasman midfielder Corey Larsen, second from left, battles for the ball with a Southern United player during Saturday’s match at Lansdowne Park. Photo: Andrew Board. for the visitors with a far post fin- pitch. the Southern side were late in ar- on Saturday. ish 10 minutes later, then Corey Tasman United jumps to fourth riving at the ground due to travel “We were pleased with the crowd Vickers put the exclamation mark on the premiership table with its hold-ups. numbers,” said Smith-Scott. “It on a resounding performance to fourth win of the season and next Marlborough Football general was up on last year which will seal the 5-0 victory. week will travel to Auckland to manager Andrea Smith-Scott, hopefully keep it as a regular Both Marlborough players on take on the ninth-placed Wait- said the crowd was larger than event on the calendar.” Tasman’s roster got game time, akere United. the number who turned out for Nick Stanton playing the whole It was estimated that around 600 Tasman’s fixture at Lansdowne Scores: Tasman United 5 (Saiko, game in goal and youngster Jon- spectators attended the match, last year, a good result given the Randall, Slotemaker, Watson) ty Roubos spending time on the which had a delayed kick-off after Picton Maritime Festival was also Southern United 0. HT: 2-0

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Back home and ready to row Peter Jones

World champion rower Phoebe Trolove hopes a return to her home town will maintain the momentum she has built in the demanding sport over the past few seasons. In August last year the 18-yearold stroked the New Zealand women’s quad to gold at the world junior champs in Tokyo, icing a highly-impressive junior CV the youngster has been compiling since 2017. After completing her primary education at Rapaura and Renwick schools, Phoebe moved to Timaru’s Craighead Diocesan in year nine, where her rowing career took off. A gold in the coxless quad at the 2017 nationals was followed by silver in the under-18 single and gold in the under-17 double at the 2018 Maadi Cup. In 2019 she bagged the prestigious under-18 single sculls crown at Maadi and added a silver in the quad, leading to her national selection and a world title in Japan. With her school days at an end, Phoebe was recruited by the Central Rowing Performance Centre, based at the Wairau River, necessitating a return to Marlborough and immersion in an intensive rowing programme, designed to help talented youngsters on the pathway to elite selection. The culture at the RPC was “very different” from what she had previously experienced. “One thing for sure, we do a lot more Ks. In Timaru we were only able to row for one kilometre then we had to turn the boat around, here we can row for up to 15km, if we wanted

to,” she said. “There has certainly been a big jump between school and the RPC … the early wake-ups are hard, but you do what you have to do.” An advantage of the RPC set-up is the size of the squad. There are only six non-NZ Summer Squad rowers in the camp, and just two females, so coaching can be more one-on-one. “It’s cool because we are all quite close but we have to pace ourselves against the guys so the intensity has stepped up quite a lot, having to keep up with people older and faster than you. It makes you more competitive though and I feel I’m getting faster.” Her training programme includes twice-daily sessions, except on Sunday, a varied diet of weights, ergs, hill walks and on-water rowing designed to have her ready for the forthcoming South Island and national champs. Although she has achieved most of her success as a sculler, Phoebe maintains a sweepoared four is her preference. “A good four is awesome, so much fun … a good sweeping boat, once you get it going, is amazing.” Her immediate goals are clear. After competing at the SI champs and Nationals, Phoebe hopes to be chosen to trial for the NZ under-23 team. If she misses that opportunity she will look at trialling for the NZ under-21s. As she is tackling some Otago University papers, she is also eligible to try out for the NZ Universities team this season. Longer term she has her sights set on a place in the NZ elite

squad and a shot at the 2024 Olympics. “It would be pretty cool to do [rowing] as a job … but at the moment it’s about finding a balance, getting a degree and working my way up the rowing pathway.” Having rubbed shoulders with several of the world’s best rowers, Phoebe has a rough idea of what it will take to reach that elite level and highlighted one particular trait she had noticed. “Just stubbornness … most of the elites that I have met they are just so stubborn that they won’t give up. If they set their mind to something they are not going to half-ass it … they are going to go 100 percent or nothing at all, never backing down.” Asked if she had a competitive streak to match, the junior champion suggested with a laugh, “almost too much”. “[Rowing’s] also very psychological, just knowing to listen to what you are doing, not let your mind take over and start pushing you back … that’s quite a big part.” Noting that she is not particularly tall for a top-level rower, Phoebe says she is working hard on her technique with Central RPC and NZ coach Marion Horwell, as she builds towards attaining the level of her role models. They include elite world champions Emma Dyke [women’s eight] and single sculler Emma Twigg. “Emma [Dyke] went to Craighead and I know her well, she’s awesome. I also had a yarn to Emma Twigg and that was brilliant … she is so down-toearth. There’s also Mahe Drys-

Weights sessions are a part of rower Phoebe Trolove’s training programme. Photo Peter Jones. dale, he is so knowledgeable.” The former basketballer has a group of friends who have succeeded in that sport, providing more inspiration. “There’s Ashlee Strawbridge, Millie Knight and Sammy Arnold who have all played for New Zealand … I have seen them come from being so small to where they are now, playing

at a top level. Ashlee’s work ethic is insane, through the roof, and she’s a year younger than me. “What George Glover did [the Black Dog Swim] is also inspirational.” While the leap from junior ranks to senior level is traditionally vast, if attitude and hard work can bridge the gap, Phoebe looks set to land firmly on her feet in 2020.

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Tight at the front of T20 cricket race

Jamie Spowart scored the second try for the Mako Development XV in Houston. Photo: Shuttersport.

Mako prevail in USA Peter Jones The Tasman Mako Development Team opened their two-match tour of the USA with a 29-19 win over the Houston Sabrecats in Houston on Sunday [NZ time]. The young-looking Mako outfit dominated the early stages of the first spell, tries to Sam Matenga and Jamie Spowart seeing them race out to a 12-0 lead. However their Texan rivals came back and by halftime the home side led 14-12 after notching two converted tries. Five minutes into the second spell centre Caleb Coventry latched onto a wayward pass to push the Mako ahead 17-14, Sam Briggs’ conversion giving the visitors a 19-14 lead.

Briggs added a penalty on the 60 minute mark, before the Sabrecats scored their third to close the gap to 22-19 with 10 minutes remaining. The match-clincher came five minutes later, substitute Briggs stealing the ball from a Houston attacker then weaving his way 60m to the tryline, eluding a series of defenders on the way. His conversion gave the home side a 10 point advantage which they held until the final whistle. Briggs’ game-defining efforts also earned him the man of the match award. Their second, and final, game is against Seattle Seawolves on Monday January 27 [NZ time], kick off 4.30pm .

Renwick have moved to top of the Marlborough’s SBS Twenty20 competition standings after a double round was played last week. Wins were recorded by four different sides - MBC, Celtic, Wairau and Renwick. On Wednesday evening runscoring was at a premium. The highest score on the night was Marlborough Boys’ College’s 108-4 as they tipped over Wairau Valley, who could only manage 102 in reply. In the other match, Celtic’s total of 98 was good enough to see off Renwick, who were dismissed for 82. While the bowlers held sway in both games, it was a couple of batting efforts that decided the course of the matches. Tom Sutherland, with 25 from 22 balls, and Jerrym Lamb, 22 from 17, made sure Celtic put together a score that eventually proved defendable. They were dismissed in the 20th over, Rikki Bovey (3-10), Akhil Pant (2-25) and Cory Golding (221) doing the main damage. Renwick made a solid start, Blair Timms with 31 providing the bulk of their runs. At 42-1 they were well placed, however the loss of Timms’ wicket sparked a spectacular collapse, seven wickets falling within the space of nine runs. Spin twins, Josh Poole (3-9) and Tom Sutherland (3-4) were mainly responsible for the turnaround. On the other ground, MBC showed some batting consistency to claw their way to three figures. An unbeaten run-aball 36 from Cameron Collins held the innings together, with Cooper Roberts (20 from 23)

Celtic’s Tom Sutherland notched a top double on Wednesday. Photo: Shuttersport. and Patrick Moran (22-13) adding valuable runs towards the end of the 20 overs. Richard Moran, 2-15 from four overs, was the pick of the Valley attack. In reply Valley lost wickets regularly, only Heath Murphy with a run-a-ball 41 showing real resistance. He fell in the 19th over, with just nine runs needed for the win. Then Moran, batting nine, threatened to get his side over the line. However, when he fell for 18 in the final over, the students had scored their first win of the season. Joel Pannell (4-13 from four) was the pick of the bowlers, while Tim Petrie and Collins both bagged a brace. On Friday Renwick bounced back to score a seven-wicket win over MBC while Wairau, who had the bye two days earlier, kept themselves in the race with a comprehensive 60-run win over Wairau Valley. Batting first, MBC scored a mediocre 119-5, 33 from Tim Petrie, 40 from Cameron Collins and 19 from Cooper Roberts the foundation of their to-

tal. Both Ed Gilhooly and Akhil Bhardwaj picked up a brace of wickets as Renwick kept the brakes on MBC throughout. Akhil Pant, who opened the innings, was the mainstay of the Renwick reply, his 83 from 63 balls containing 12 fours. Gilhooly, with an unbeaten 24, ensured the match was concluded in the final over with just three wickets lost. Petrie was the pick of the MBC bowlers. On the other ground, Wairau struggled to register a decent score against Valley, opener Harry MacDonald with 41 from 36 and Andrew McCaa with 22 from 18 providing most of the impetus. They finished their 20 overs at 118 for eight, Valley bowlers Greg Stretch, Sam Boyce and Richard Franklin all claiming a brace of wickets. Valley’s reply started badly and got worse. Initially 12-4 as Nick Weaver knocked the top off their innings they were unable to get any sort of partnership together and were dismissed for 54 in the 13th over. Weaver claimed 3-7 while Chris Turkington bagged 3-12.

Bacchus bags medals in both islands Peter Jones

Marlborough athlete Jorja Bacchus bagged high jump medals at both the North and South Island Colgate Games. At the North Island event, staged at TET Stadium in Inglewood, Taranaki, she picked up silver, leaping 1.58m, a new Marlborough age group record. Last weekend she went one better, clinching gold at the South Island Games, staged in Christchurch. She again cleared 1.58m. Jorja was among four young Marlborough athletes who represented their province with distinction at the North Island Colgate

Games. The province was represented by Bacchus, James Hansen and Dale (DJ) Arbuckle, who competed in Grade 14, plus Alex Hansen, who competed in Grade 11. All four came away with some promising results which they took into the South Island competition last weekend, where 38 Marlborough athletes competed. Results from the North Island Colgate Games: Jorja Bacchus (girls grade 14) 400 metres heat 1 preliminaries (4th - 66.37 seconds - a new PB reserve for the final); Shot Put (6th - 9.40 metres); High Jump (2nd - 1.58 metres - a new PB and

a new Marlborough age grade record). James Hansen (boys grade 14) - 100 metres hurdles final (7th 15.95 seconds); 200 metres Heat 4 preliminaries (4th - 25.63 seconds - a new PB); long Jump (6th - 5.40 metres). Dale (DJ) Arbuckle (boys grade 14) - 100 metres Heat 3 preliminaries (6th - 13.85 seconds); 400 metres Heat 1 preliminaries (6th - 59.62 seconds - a new PB and his first sub 60 seconds race); 800 metres (14th - 2 minutes 24.03 seconds); High Jump (7th - 1.60 metres); long jump (13th - 4.74 metres). Alex Hansen (boys grade 11) -

Jorja Bacchus claimed a silver medal in the high jump at the North Island Colgate Games. Photo: Supplied.

800 metres (4th - 2 minutes 31.03 seconds - a new PB by 6 seconds); 1500 metres (11th - 5 minutes 43.55 seconds); High Jump (6th equal - 1.30 metres - 39 boys competed). Senior athletics Meanwhile the Senior Club held their first club night for 2020 on Tuesday, an evening which included the 10,000 metres club championship (men) and the 3000 metres club championship (women). Dale Smit took out the 10,000 metres in 42:31.49 and Lucy Harman won the 3000 metres in 11:04.25 in tough, unseasonal conditions.

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