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Summer lovin’ Matthys-Louis Van Staden, 7, from Woodbourne, enjoys time at Whites Bay beach. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Birthday tribute for missing Jess Paula Hulburt

It was her 28th birthday, a day she should have spent with those who loved her, but instead those gathered remembered a girl conspicuous by her absence. A vigil to mark missing Renwick woman Jessica Boyce’s birthday was held in Seymour Square in Blenheim on Sunday evening.

People gathered to remember the young woman they all know as Jess, to share stories about the “bright and bubbly” girl they all loved. And as the chime of the last bell rang out from the clock tower at 7pm, a rendition of Happy Birthday filled the air, followed by a minute silence. Her close friend and cousin,

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Aaron Goodwin, says the event was a chance for people to reflect and share. The family wanted members of the public to be able to attend as they have been “so helpful and supportive”, since Jessica’s disappearance in March last year. Jessica went missing on March 19 last year. Her disappearance was upgraded to a homicide

Jessica Boyce. File photo. investigation in October.

Her case is under investigation by Blenheim detectives. Detective Senior Sergeant Ciaran Sloan says those responsible were likely acquaintances of Jessica’s. Aaron, who grew up alongside Jessica, returned to live in Blenheim on Friday, moving back

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to the town he grew up in from Dunedin. It’s been a “confronting” few days, with memories everywhere he looks, he says. It was her friends who came up with the idea of marking her birthday. Amid the stories shared and fond memories of the bright-eyed blonde, were tales of parties past. Speaking to the Marlborough Weekly last year, Aaron described Jess as very sociable and easy to get on with. The Help Find Jess website started by her family is now named

Remembering Jessica Boyce. She always believed the best in people, says Aaron. “She was so innocently naïve and genuinely did not understand about consequences, but she was not the hard woman that some people seem to think she was. “We’re talking about an almost 30-year-old woman whose favourite movies were old Disney ones.” Her friends spoke of her fun-loving nature, her kindness and willingness to help. Her absence is felt by all who know her, Aaron People gathered at Seymour Square to mark what would have been Jessica Boyce’s 28th says. birthday. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Boaties in Marlborough are under the watchful gaze of speed cameras. Photo: Supplied.

Speeding boaties caught on camera Paula Hulburt

Automatic speed cameras are catching out speeding boaties in marinas across Marlborough. Hi tech cameras in Picton, Waikawa and Havelock Marinas are recording every vessel as it arrives and leaves. Around ten people have been slapped with $200 infringement notices since the cameras were installed. Acting Harbourmaster Jan Eveleens revealed the cameras have been calibrated to a high standard, like those used by police officers. He says the Marlborough District Council funded cameras followed an idea to install signs such as those that flash up speeds for motorists. “I thought we should have them in the marinas, but they were not accurate enough. “It’s been a bit of an experiment as they [the new cameras] were

Jan Eveleens. Photo: Supplied. picking up waves and seabirds but they’re much better now, very accurate.” The camera at Havelock was installed last winter while the Picton and Waikawa cameras were put up in December. They record every vessels’ speed as they arrive and leave the marina. Boats going above the limit are instantly recorded and an alert goes to the Harbourmaster. Infringement notices are sent to boat owners by the council

for breaking local bylaws. Jan says people flouting the 8-knot speed limit as they arrive at Havelock Marina and the 5-knot limit in place at Picton and Waikawa will face fines. “There have been some serial offenders but what we are seeing is that once word gets out is that people are slowing down. “We had one boat coming into Havelock that drove straight into one of the beacons and the boatie hurt himself. “People can hurt themselves if they are going too fast,” he says. The Harbourmaster will also monitor speed limits on the lower Wairau River from the State Highway 1 Bridge to below the Blenheim Rowing Club. Jan says there have been reports of jet skiers on this stretch of the river going too fast. The maximum speed in this section of the river is 5 knots. “We want people to slow down and be safe,” he says.

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Maritime festival set to break records News A popular maritime festival could break records this year with more than 6,000 people expected at the annual event. Now in its 15th year, the Picton Maritime Festival is set to become a two-day drawcard, taking place on 17 and 18 January. Organisers have been preparing for the fun for a year, with plans being drawn up shortly after last year’s festival ended. Festival chairperson Beryl Bowers says there will be a range of entertainment on offer, ranging from community performances to headline acts. “The festival will be even bigger and better this year, with January’s festival being held over two days. “A range of entertainment will be on offer over the two days, with the main act Superbad, an eightpiece cover band from Wellington sure to get everyone on their feet,” she says. A celebration of Dual Heritage/ Shared Future (Tuia 250) will be held on Friday with a local’s concert running from 11am to 5pm. This will showcase many cultures in a line-up that includes primary school children through to retirees. A pop-up food tent featuring local produce including mussels, whitebait, NZ King Salmon, lamb and pavlovas will be on offer too.

Water works: Work on Renwick’s new water reservoir at River Terrace is progressing with construction on schedule to be completed by July next year. The new 1500 cubic metres reservoir will be three times bigger than the town’s existing storage capacity.

The 15th Picton Maritime Festival could be a record breaker this year. Photo: Supplied. Beryl says an “enthusiastic response” from sponsors and volunteers means the family-friendly festival will have entertainment for people of all ages. “We have had such an enthusiastic response from our loyal sponsors and amazing volunteers. “As always the festival has a maritime theme with free activities for all the family, and some fabulous competitions with great prizes,” she says. The Pirates including Captain Festus McBoyle are returning to the festival after a four-year absence.

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“We are also very excited to have Levity Beet joining us again, thanks to the Marlborough District Council Art’s Grant. “This will be an extra special activity for children to learn how to play a musical instrument using a carrot, before performing to the crowd,” Beryl says. The day kicks off with a kapa haka from Queen Charlotte College followed by a demonstration on the water by Rarangi Surf Life Savers. Treasure Island will have an array of activities for the children, including a new act, The Travelling Tuataras who will be

leading an Arts Adventure after which the kids get to take their art home with them. On the water, The Picton Clinker & Classic Boat Club will be providing free rides around the harbour. Children can also enjoy free lessons on the Dory Boats (small dinghies). “Apart from providing opportunities for families to spend valuable time together, and strengthening the bonds within the community, there are a number of other organisations which benefit from either participation in the event or from funds raised,” says Beryl.

Fly Fishing: People who have had a breast cancer diagnosis can now apply for a weekend of fly fishing and fun thanks to Casting for Recovery New Zealand. This free weekend will be held at the Owen River fishing lodge in Murchison on 24 to 26 April 2020. To apply visit the Casting For Recovery New Zealand, South Island Facebook page. Scholarship: Applications for the Awatere Future Learning Scholarship are now open to anyone aged under 25 years old who live (or parents live) in between Molesworth and the sea and Dashwood Pass to Ure River areas. The successful candidate can use the $1200 scholarship to help with the cost of books for fees. Email mikeandjoan@ farmside.co.nz or pick up an application from the Awatere Information Centre. Entries must be received by 15 January 2020.

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Crossing hitch sees council’s pedestrian plan scaled back Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter Plans to put in pedestrian crossings near a notorious Blenheim roundabout have hit a bump in the road. Four crossings were pitched for Blenheim’s Alabama Rd and Weld St intersection in a bid by Marlborough Roads to encourage motorists to slow down. But following public feedback, proposals for two raised crossings could be ditched. Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin says two crossing would still be installed on Weld St. “Weld St is where the speeding issues seem to be, more than the straight-through traffic on Alabama Rd. “This [the raised crossings] will definitely slow them down,” Steve says. The council approved the raised pedestrian crossings for the roundabout at a full council meeting last year. In a report, Steve highlighted the

current roundabout setup, explaining it allowed motorists to travel through the intersection at high speeds. A wide line of sight, small central island, and limited kerb deflection meant drivers were not forced to slow. It recommended the current crossings, about 1.5m back from Alabama Rd, be raised up 100mm to form pedestrian platforms about the height of speed bumps. This would slow cars down, focus drivers on crossing users and limit crash severity. Raised pedestrian platforms were expected to lower the speed environment to 30kmh, although the posted speed limit would remain 50kmh on both Alabama Rd and Weld St, the report says. The report proposed installing raised pedestrian platforms at other roundabouts in Blenheim if the Alabama Rd/Weld St ones were successful. The crossing had residents divided, with some worried about potential noise, but Steve says he received “little” complaint about

Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin says staff are considering just two raised pedestrian crossings at the Alabama Rd and Weld St roundabout. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. the proposal. “One lady from the [Alabama Rd and Weld St] corner came and saw me. She was concerned about the raised humps being on

Alabama Rd, and how they may create some noise.” Changes to the proposal would go before council’s assets and services committee for approval

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Queen’s Service Medal recipient Andrew John explains how conservation is a community effort I trained in animal nutrition and worked with a Crown Research Institute when we came to New Zealand in 1976; that job disappeared in the restructuring of the 1990s. I decided to retrain as a science teacher, which was bit of a challenge for a middle-aged man but it turned out to suit me quite well. When Dianne and I left Palmerston North and came to Marlborough in 2001 a teacher friend suggested I join Forest and Bird Society. Neither of us had any knowledge of conservation but we had a passing interest in the natural world. One thing led to another, and in 2004 I became chair of the Marlborough branch. It was through Forest & Bird that we met Brian Bell (now deceased), a shining light in New Zealand ornithology and recognised internationally for his rescue of several endemic birds. Brian’s knowledge and enthusiasm inspired Dianne’s latent love of birds and we both got involved in birding activities.

At that time, I was a relief teacher for the local colleges but became more involved with Queen Charlotte College. Waikawa Stream became a focus for teaching children about the environment and re-vegetating degraded areas. “I never thought that one day I would be nominated for a Queen Service Medal...”

The staff at QCC were very helpful and still are keen for children to do outdoor activities. We set up a planting programme with great help from Marlborough District Council staff, local Forest & Bird members and the QCC classes who got stuck into planting. I got involved with Kaipupu Sanctuary in 2008 when I joined the management committee in an educator role. The Sanctuary is a fine example of a community working together, supporting each other and tolerating adventurous ideas – many of which actually worked! Kaipupu has developed to now include a protective “halo” to cover the

Picton School children at Kaipupu Sanctuary: Photo: Supplied. whole of urban Picton and Waikawa (Picton Dawn Chorus). This makes it a good illustration of community driven, conservation projects which local children can readily identify with. It now serves to teach children about how trapping and a protective fence can help local habitats recover to build up bird life on Kaipupu, to serve as a safe creche for kiwi and a chance to see little penguins I have been fortunate to have worked with a range of Marl-

borough schools, covering early childhood, through primary and secondary. Usually this has involved showing the taxidermised native birds and predators in their classroom along with various trapping and monitoring techniques. I follow up with a trip, to Kaipupu to show how we use these in practice. Helen Boudier at Picton School is really motivated to help children become actively involved. I have spent an afternoon a week with Helen’s classes for about the last

10 years. We do hands-on activities to cover topics like invasive weeds, what makes our wildlife special, different techniques to protect threatened birds and habitats, how to recognise various plants they will come across. Wherever possible she tries to build other learning strands like science, maths, languages, art etc into what we are doing in class. Helen has been a huge source of encouragement and support for me. I never thought that one day I would be nominated for a Queen Service Medal, while I haven’t asked who did it, I do have a suspicion or two. I have a physical disability (polio survivor) which limits what I can do, so I try to focus on education as my contribution to the team. Many people have played a part in our conservation work and I hope the Queen Service Medal will be seen as a recognition of how important conservation is to the future of New Zealand.

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Accident victim calls for Picton speed limits to be lowered Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter A mobility scooter rider hit by a car is praising plans to nearly halve speed limits in Picton. Marlborough District Council staff have revealed proposals to reduce speed limits in Picton from 50kmh to 30kmh. And Picton resident and business owner Feebe Busch, who was injured when a motorist drove through a pedestrian crossing, says the move would help stop accidents. "The driver said he didn't see me ... I think if the speed limit was lower before the crash, then the driver would have had more time to spot me." The car knocked Feebe and her scooter to the ground in the week before Christmas. The store owner says she hit her head, "scraped both arms" and her back. She reported the incident to police. "Too damn right was speed a factor," she says. Feebe, who owns a shop of the same name, was hurt after the driver drove through a pedes-

trian crossing off Picton's High St and Waikawa Rd roundabout and collided with her scooter. A police spokeswoman says they were aware of the incident, but that no major injuries were reported. Ambulance staff attended and checked Feebe over. A total of 560 people and organisations submitted to the council's review of speed limits along local roads. Picton Business Group chairman Graham Gosling, who has campaigned to reduce the "dangerous" speed limits in Picton's town centre for more than three years, says the council's 30kmh proposal was "common sense". "Picton is a tourist town, especially in the summer, and we want them to wander around [the central business district] in relative freedom and safety." But Picton Art Group member Marilyn Jessop felt it was already a "very safe town". "You can't get up to 50kmh anyway. There are things in the middle of the road. You're lucky to do 3kmh some days, let alone 30kmh," she says. Beauty and the Barber owner

Business owner Feebe Busch feels lower speed limits could have prevented her from being hit while crossing Picton's High St and Waikawa Rd roundabout. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. Rochelle Stevenson says she felt the speed reduction was "pretty sensible", but it would not make a difference in Picton. "People don't go that fast at the

moment ... because it's a shopping business district, especially in the bottom half of town. This area is more congested." Picton Smart and Connected

chairman Rob Burn agreed, saying if a motorists drove the current 50kmh speed, they would "murder somebody". "You'd be lucky to be doing 30kmh around here anyway, especially in summer when there are so many people coming off the cruise ships. "I think 30kmh is sensible ... We want tourists to feel they can wander about. Usually people park their brains somewhere else when they're on holiday." A report presented to the council late last year said submissions mostly supported speed reductions across the region. It suggested a region-wide approach to speed limits, rather than reviewing individual roads. A draft speed bylaw would be presented to the council early next year, the report said, and would go out for public consultation in February 2020.

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Cruising and glamping in Juliette Sivertsen escapes the city for a private ocean-to-table experience in the Marlborough Sounds There’s a haunting sound of wind chimes echoing through an otherwise silent bay. I look around the inlet, puzzled as to where the sound is coming from, before realising the gentle whistle is the breeze travelling through the metal pipes of our boat. It’s eerie, but peaceful, accompanied by a gentle lull of the Katabatic on the Marlborough Sounds. Rather appropriately, I have a glass of Cloudy Bay Pelorus in hand - the Marlborough winery’s bubbly, named after the famous Risso’s dolphin Pelorus Jack. The tale of Pelorus Jack dates back to the 1800s, when he made a regular appearance near the French Pass, apparently helping guide boats through the treacherous stretch of water. Cloudy Bay’s bottle caps all carry an icon of the dolphin. “You can drink and eat a lot more when you’re on a boat than on land,” says our skipper and chef, Grant Orchard. I laugh, but he assures me it’s true. I’m keen to test out the theory. Moored in the tranquil Resolution Bay in Queen Charlotte

Sound, Grant cooks up a seafood feast for dinner on a barbecue on the stern. Just a couple of hours earlier we’d reeled in some perch, which was now expertly filleted, coated in beer batter and bubbling in hot oil. The aroma of melting butter and sizzling garlic is tantalising and, for once, I’m excited to eat the pāua being sauteed. I know it will be tender, unlike the rubbery texture of overcooked greasy pāua fritters from a beachside fish and chip shop. This pāua is gourmet, prepared and cooked by a man with 23 years’ experience as a chef. I can see Grant’s heart belongs to the Sounds. His father was a local boatbuilder, so Grant grew up on the water. His dad had plans to build a boat to retire on but died before he could finish the vessel. Grant, who opted for a career as a chef rather than as a fisherman, felt called to complete his late father’s project. Over the following years, he split his time between working overseas as a chef on luxury

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Skipper of the Katabatic, Grant Orchard. Photo: Juliette Sivertsen. mega yachts to save up money and returning home to work on the boat, eventually finishing the dream in 2013. Every aspect of the Katabatic is custom-made, and the layout is based on the style of his father’s previous vessels. The ship’s wheel is a family heirloom from previous boats. The rimu interior is made from pieces of timber sal-

vaged from his parents’ house, which burned down in a fire, a scorch mark still visible. Even her name, Katabatic - which, for the non-sailor, is a type of wind known in the Marlborough Sounds - was a suggestion his father had made. Grant runs charters for guests who want to cruise the Sounds, combined with the chance to

catch and gather fresh seafood and have it cooked on board. Grant’s latest venture is for hikers on the Queen Charlotte Track, dropping them off at one bay and picking them up several hours later down the track, preparing a seafood meal on their return, with the chance to stay overnight. Grant describes the experience as glamping, but on a boat. Sea

NMIT Viticulture and Winemaking graduate lands job at renowned Marlborough winery NMIT Viticulture and Winemaking graduate Lucy Tyrell is already making her mark on the industry, working at one of Marlborough’s most highly-regarded wineries. Lucy graduated in 2019 and is currently working full-time as a cellar hand at Yealands Estate. “I am still continually learning the practicalities of being a cellar hand every day while linking the deeper knowledge I learnt through the course,” Lucy says. Lucy was drawn to studying Viticulture and Winemaking NMIT as it combines three of her interests - science, art and problemsolving. Marlborough is at the forefront of New Zealand’s wine industry growth, which makes NMIT’s Marlborough campus the perfect place to study. The facilities are world-class and students get to visit some of the country’s most prestigious wineries and learn first-hand from award-winning winemakers. Lucy had the opportunity to work part-time during her studies, gaining experience in the

cellar door, in the vineyard during summer, and in the winery during the vintage. Getting that real-world experience helped her to “solidify the theory learnt in class,” she says. “Studying has introduced me to the wine industry and it’s nice to meet people that have a similar passion for viticulture and winemaking. “The discussions had about the worldwide wine industry and all the people I have met, both in Marlborough and from overseas, has led me to conclude that there are so many different aspects to the wine industry - so many different people with opinions, dreams and goals. But there is a place for everyone.” Lucy says that studying at NMIT has provided her with valuable life and work experience, which has already led to her taking an impressive first step in her career. Learn more about NMIT’s Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking visit www.nmit.ac.nz Business Update. Adv.

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the Marlborough Sounds glamping. The pāua is soft and buttery. I text my husband, a pāua diver himself, and share a photo of the cooked meat, beautifully presented in its vibrant shell. “Is it chewy?” he asks. Grant sniggers in the background when I read out the text. “Not in the slightest,” I reply. “Ask him how he makes it not chewy!” The secret is all in the tenderising, by bashing the hell out of it with a mallet. A brick, apparently, also works. Then, sliced and quickly seared on a high heat. It’s delicious and I want seconds. My friend Keegan has joined me on the trip and with Grant, we sit around the polished rimu table inside to finish our pāua, perch and Pelorus, topped off with Whittaker’s chocolate for dessert. The vibe is relaxed and ripe for storytelling, so we spin yarns and share some laughs, which get heartier as the bottle of Pelorus empties. That night, I fall asleep to the gentle lapping of the water on the side of the hull and a rocking motion, as if I’m lying in a hammock. I wake the next morning to the sound of bacon and eggs sizzling on the barbecue. Grant’s already up and cooking a breakfast burrito, complete with halloumi and sriracha sauce. He

then drops Keegan and I off at the predator-free Motuara Island for a short hike through the scenic reserve for some birdwatching. We’re then taken to Ship Cove to begin our five-hour trek along the Queen Charlotte Track to Furneaux Lodge. Grant packs us cheese and salami sandwiches and some biscuits for sustenance. We greedily tuck in about 90 minutes too soon, fighting to find the last remaining energy reserves for the final hour of the hike. But I find strength in the scenery. Tall ferns and koru line the track, bold weka pick at the ground around my feet. Birdsong drowns out the sound of my stomping boots. Golden sandy inlets wash under the aqua shallows before deepening into the dark blue sea. Grant waits for us at Furneaux Lodge, where Keegan and I arrive thirsty, tired and with sore feet, but invigorated from the hike. Grant grabs us both a well-deserved Corona before we return to the boat for another homemade lunch. We watch gulls dive-bombing into the ocean and see multiple fins poking through the surface of the water. Dolphins. Dolphins everywhere, leaping out of the ocean, riding alongside the vessel. It’s like a tumble dryer of grey bodies as they churn through the

Relaxing on Katabatic with a glass of wine enjoying views of the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Supplied. wake and bounce up out of the water in front of us. For dinner, it’s another ocean-totable experience. Grant prepares ceviche and goes freediving for kina and green-lipped mussels. The mussels don’t need any sauce and the kina is served with fresh lemon juice and green Tabasco sauce. It’s like eating a freshly shucked oyster. I ask Grant what he thinks makes Marlborough Sounds so special, but he doesn’t give me an answer. He wants me to find out for myself. As a travel writer, it’s a little annoying as I want to quote him,

Endeavour Inlet, home to Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Juliette Sivertsen.

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Dolphins cruise alongside charter ship the MV Katabatic in the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Juliette Sivertsen. not me. On our final morning, as we shelter inside the cabin from a downpour of rain, he reveals a few words. “No matter what the weather is doing, there’s always a secluded little cove somewhere,” he says. “It’s the water, it’s the coves. It’s pretty shitty out there today but it’s fine in here.” He’s right. It’s wet outside, but the little inlet we’re moored in is peaceful. We stop at several coves during our journey, each one offering a sanctuary of serenity. It’s hard coming back to Picton, knowing it’s time to fly back to city life and return to the rush hour with cars rather than boats. As I disembark, Grant hands me

a plastic bag with a pāua inside, to take back to my husband. Back home, we follow Grant’s instructions and bash it with a brick. A hot pan with butter and garlic and a quick fry and it’s ready to sample. It’s pretty good, but there’s something missing a backdrop of the Marlborough Sounds, the gentle lull of the boat and the haunting whistle of the vessel’s wind-chime musical. GETTING THERE Air New Zealand flies from Auckland to Blenheim. airnz.co.nz DETAILS Katabatic Charters specialises in tailor-made cruising, sightseeing, fishing and overnight charters. kcandm.co.nz

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Ben Leggett taking a bite out of an award-winning duck toastie at Vines Village.

The Wiffen family house on New Renwick Road was consumed by fire in 2019.

Wira Stafford on the opening day of whitebait season.

Robbie Parkes needed to raise money for a diabetic service dog.

Caleb Mischeski and Anastasia Brown nearly lost their house when building company Rose Built Homes went bust.

Students went on strike to highlight the problem of global climate change.

Mayor John Leggett with partner Anne Best celebrate after he was reelected for a second term.

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Opinion More than 700 people have signed a petition against a ban on quad bikes on the beach. “Consultation” by MDC is very typically a “process devoid of purpose” but they have to be seen to do the right thing before doing what they like regardless. Peter Chapman What do you think? Would a lower speed limit in Picton make the town safer? Cars parking in middle of High Street Loading Zone are bigger issue safety and pedestrians cross road from behind these vehicles Philip Sim How about regulating people on scooters. The speed at which some drive just isnt safe on foitoaths let alone on a pedestrian crossing. Brian Powell The speed in Picton is self limiting. No need. Christine Hutchison What happened to looking both ways before crossing the rd? Just because you’re at a crossing doesn’t mean it’s safe to cross... Kerry Lammas It’s not a speed issue but a “care on the roads” issue. I suggest if Fee was hit at 30kph she would not be talking to the media. Peter Chapman Challenging day for Marlborough marathon swimmer. Amazing young Man. Bob Blondell For a young guy he’s an aqua inspiration! Peter Chapman Legend Rose Kerr

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We’re almost a week into 2020, what would you like to see making the headlines in Marlborough this year? What would make you smile? Walking around Blenheim CBD today and seeing some of the historic buildings it would be great to see a weekly series and photos and read up on the historic tenants and business owners and now a story on current tenants or historic sites and events. Eg. Fairweathers bar was a garage. Photos from inside the old movie theater. Biddy Kate’s once where the queen stayed. 5 tapped bar and creatures of habit barbers was once the Tux dog biscuit factory. James Daniel Sutherland An articulated visionary plan from our elected officials in council as to what Marlborough will look like in 5, 10, 20 years time. Not a financial plan like the LTP or AP but a visionary picture of where we are going, how, why and in what stages. Peter Chapman People being kind to each other Claudia Joy Earthangel Stories about ordinary people doing good stuff. Lyn McKay “Boy finds $10 on street, buys lotto ticket and wins $10m” S Hell Krow

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Dear Ed, With reference A James’ letter published in the Marlborough Weekly on Tuesday 19 November 2019, it is interesting to note that the reasoning why the Marlborough District Council’s rationale to alter the parking structure has changed from the problems of speeding vehicles to make “Renwick a safer, thriving township”. While these aspirations are laudable, there are serious flaws in the logic as to how these lofty goals are to be obtained. Visitors to Renwick are generated by passing traffic. The decision to stop in this township often is determined by the availability of convenient parking. Removal of parking spaces will deter these visitors. If two parking spaces are removed, the impact on local businesses will be considerable. For example, if each visitor vehicle parks for ten minutes and has four people in the car who each spend five dollars, this will mean a potential loss per day of two thousand, five hundred and ninety two dollars. This is contrary to the stated aim of making Renwick a “Thriving” town but will have a major financial impact in the commercial establishments there. Another stated aim is to make Renwick “a safer community”. This approach suggested by the council lacks credibility. The assertion that “people have been waiting a long time” for this must refer to the public opinion poll that was recently carried out. As the council knows, the outcome of such polls is predetermined by the type of questions asked, when and where the poll is conducted and who is selected to complete the poll. The desired outcome is attained by asking a highly emotive question where only one rational answer is possible. This is then determined that the person is in agreement with whatever is proposed. In this case, the question related to children’s safety and by saying this was important indicated agreement with the council’s proposals regardless of responses to any other

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questions. By implication the council is stating that a pedestrian crossing will enhance children’s safety. However, analysis of statistics proves this is not the case as the chances of being hit by a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing are higher than other sections of the road. In New Zealand, children are taught that cars always stop at pedestrian crossings. This will lull a young child into a false sense of security which can have drastic consequences whereas a child crossing a road outside a pedestrian crossing takes greater attention to passing traffic. On Thursday 21st November 2019, between the hours of 9.00 at 10.am a headcount of people crossing the road between the garage and the dairy totalled fifty four (all safely). People, especially on a road with light traffic density, will cross the road at points most convenient to them (including children) rather than walking another few metres to use a pedestrian crossing. This means that on this morning about one point five people would have used the crossing in that hour. Surely, even in the lofty, cloistered environment that is the Marlborough District Council, going to all the expense of creating a crossing that would be utilised by fewer than two people an hour is a waste of resources. By installing hazards such as flower beds, bus shelters (just how many buses will there be every day?) will put pedestrians and cyclists at greater risk. To negotiate these obstacles on the footpath will, at times, force people to detour onto the road, thus placing them and cyclists at greater risk. This fiasco opens up the opportunity to do something that the Marlborough District Council has never done before – that is to save some rate payers money. It is obvious that the position of “Community Programmes Co-ordinator” lacks any real purpose where the person involved has spent two years creating unnecessary work to justify this position. Therefore, this position should be terminated immediately. Hamish Blair

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Osteopath expands to spacious new Witherlea premises Here’s some exciting news for the start of 2020 – at the start of this week, Marlborough Osteopaths relocated to 219 Howick Road! “We moved because there’s more space and it’s a noticeably quieter location, is more comfortable and each of the rooms has air conditioning,” says Paul Sell who co-owns the business with his wife Emma. Established in

2003, Marlborough Osteopaths is Marlborough’s longest established osteopathy practise and is the region’s only multiple practitioner service. “When we first bought the business in 2014, we were in Waikura Street, then we moved to Scott Street where we stayed for four years and as of January 6th we are now located on Howick Road,” says Paul.

The inviting premises in Witherlea. Photo: Summa MacDonald. New osteopaths and massage therapist join team “There will be 6 registered osteopaths working at the new premises on various days – there’s a great mix of genders, nationalities and experience. We have a new guy called Rik joining us from Nelson from January 6th who has worked with us before.” Paul says their new premises has been the location for a massage clinic called ‘Muscle Matters Massage Therapists’ so they are also keeping on one of their Massage Therapists, Nicole Burrows. Her experience includes sports massage, general massage, pregnant women, etc. Clinic treats injuries and pain

Treatments suitable for the newborn to those in their twilight years. Photo: Supplied. Marlborough Osteopaths cover all aspects of osteopathy including muscular skeletal injuries, back pain, neck pain, etc. “We see quite a lot of retirees, osteoarthritis, and many people with sports injuries.” Owner Paul says that prior to becoming a qualified osteopath in 2011, he worked in the British army for 20 years. “I would get injured so I would see an

osteopath to keep me on the straight and narrow, get me fit and ready to go again.” Marlborough Osteopaths proudly offers services to people living in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, Havelock and surrounding areas. To book an appointment, phone (03) 578 4434 or you can book online via Marlborough Osteopath’s page on Facebook.

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Twins’ double delight at Rapaura Peter Jones Reporter

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Spectators at the finals of the annual Wairau River Rapaura doubles tennis tournament could be excused if they came away suffering from double vision. In a unique occurrence, both the men’s and women’s finals of the popular festive season event, staged on December 28-29, were this year won by twins. Identical siblings Sam and Simon Phillips took out the men’s title, while the local combination of Jade and Kyla Otway came away with the women’s crown. The Phillips, Sam based in Western Australia and Simon in Nelson, cut a swathe through the men’s draw, not dropping a set over the two days. In the final they defeated Gareth Robb and Tom Batt 6-2, 6-1, their big serves and crisp volleys proving too good for the Christchurch-based combination. The height and extra reach of the lofty Phillips twins was also a decisive factor, making them a tough proposition to pass at the net or lob. In the semifinals Robb and Batt downed local hopefuls Lee Harborne and Andrew Forgesson 6-1, 6-1, while the Phillips got the better of Hamish Morrow and Dave Sandford 6-3, 7-6 in a tighter contest. The 16-year-old Otway twins also cemented victory without dropping a set. They met Eveline van der Linden and Renny Spruijtenburg in the final and prevailed 6-2, 6-2. Earlier they beat sisters Loren

Hickin and Felicity Sampson 6-1, 6-3 in the semis, while their final rivals downed Jane Bay and Donna Clark 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the other. Although Kyla had not played any competitive tennis for the past two years, the former national age group champion teamed well with her sister, the newlycrowned national under-18 doubles champion, to get the job done. Their last outing together was on the same grass courts, in 2017 when they claimed their first Rapaura title. Kyla, a highly-promising college rower at Rangi Ruru, said the decision to team up once more was down to her. “It’s just fun to get back to [tennis]. It is the best tournament, so nice and social. It’s great to see everyone again.” She also noted that Jade was “the boss” on court, because “she’s actually good”, and said they had had no sibling arguments during their three games, apart from a couple of calls of “get your stuff together Kyla”. They had praise for their final opponents, especially van der Linden, who had previously coached both girls. With another Blenheim Christmas planned for 2020, the sisters confirmed that the tournament would again be on their festive season menu. The Phillips twins also hoped to be back, although Perth-based doctor Sam said scheduling a trip home was not always easy. The twins grew up in Christchurch, where they played top leveltennis until in their mid-twenties, before Sam headed to Australia

Sam and Simon Phillips won the 2019 Rapaura men’s title. Photos: Peter Jones. nine years ago and Simon set up home in Nelson, where he is the province’s No 1. They warmed up for Rapaura with an over-35 tournament in Perth in September, losing in the doubles final to Australia’s top over-35 combination.

“We used to play together all the time years ago,” said Sam, “but now we are lucky if we play together once or twice a year.” Simon, also a doctor, was a beaten Rapaura finalist two years ago, losing to Robb on that occasion, so suggested getting revenge was

Jade and Kyla Otway claimed their second Rapaura doubles victory.

one reason for entering the tournament, although the logistics of getting the brothers together in time were tight. “It was based on when Sam could get over [from Perth]. As it turned out he flew over on Saturday and drove up … it was really nice of [the organisers] to let us play late afternoon back-to-back so we could take part.” They relished the opportunity. “It was great fun,” said Sam, “there’s a really nice atmosphere, it’s wellorganised and the competition is really good.” Eighteen combinations contested the men’s draw, eight involved in the women’s. On the Friday preceding the men’s and women’s doubles, the Rapaura mixed doubles tournament was held, with Jade Otway and Lee Harborne winning the final 9-3 over the father/daughter pairing of Lucia and James Gale.

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Sport in Photos 2019 Gase takes top prize: In mid-November, back-to-back mixed martial arts world champion Gase Sanita was crowned Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year at the annual awards dinner. Silver Ferns defender Jane Watson was guest speaker at the glittering event, with former netball star Bernice Mene as MC. Photo: David James.

Toko tops: In early September, Tokomaru became the 2019 Marlborough premier netball champions, beating Pelorus 58-53 in a thrilling decider at Stadium 2000. Photo: Peter Jones.

Marlborough rower Tom Murray provided one of the nation’s international rowing highlights during a busy season when he and Michael Brake claimed a silver medal in the men’s pairs at the 2019 world championships in September. Photo: Rowing NZ.

Mako make magic: The Tasman Mako made history at Trafalgar Park in late October when they overcame Wellington in the Mitre 10 Cup premiership final, completing an unbeaten run through the round robin series and play-offs to claim the nation’s newest union’s first NPC premiership crown. Photo: Shuttersport.

Rags to riches: Waitohi, who were initially unsure of being able to field a top-level rugby side last season, claimed the 2019 Marlborough premier club title with a 26-20 win over Central at Lansdowne Park in July. Photo: Peter Jones.

RAAM raid: All eyes were on Marlborough endurance cyclist Craig Harper in early June as he raced from one side of the United States to the other in the famed Race Across America. Craig finished fourth overall in his rookie year, completing the ride in a staggering 10 days 15 hours. Photo: Supplied.

Cricket kudos: Marlborough enjoyed plenty of success on the cricket field over the 2018-19 season, winning the Cave Cup, becoming top qualifiers for the zonal Hawke Cup final and claiming the Newman Shield back from Nelson. Showing the way was prolific batsman Prabodha Arthavidu, pictured driving at Saxton Oval. Photo: Shuttersport.

Callum kicks on: In late November, Marlborough’s Callum Saunders set the track cycling world on notice with a superb win in the keirin at the World Cup meeting in Hong Kong. He shaded both the Olympic and world champions in a thrilling finish. Photo: Supplied.

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Touch teams strike gold Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough’s junior touch teams wound up 2019 in fine style with a stellar showing at the recent South Island age group championships in Christchurch. Ninety players, coaches and managers travelled south to represent the province at the Southern IPS event, six teams taking on the best the Mainland could offer. Marlborough’s effort at the annual event was described as “one of the best ever” by local touch administrators, underlining the burgeoning strength of the sport in this province. Showing the way at Burnside Park for the Marlborough contingent were the under-16 mixed side and the under-12 girls, both of whom claimed gold medals. The under-16 mixed side, coached by Serena and Matt MacDougall, beat Canterbury in a thrilling final, Nikau Peipi scoring the vital try in a drop off after the scores were level 5-5 at fulltime. Hugh Robinson, Jack Burdon, Peipi, Jake Pacey and Stormy Tupara all had exceptional tournaments, said the coaches.

The opened the tournament by beating Otago 18 11-6, then lost a nail-biter to Canterbury 6-7. Next came a 3-3 draw with Otago and a 6-3 win over Canterbury 18 before the 6-5 final result. The under-12 girls, coached by Todd Nicholas and Peter Flynn, capped a superb unbeaten season with a dominant display in Christchurch, conceding just one try. The beat Otago 3-0, Canterbury Black (B) 5-0, Canterbury White (C) 12-0, Southland 9-0, Canterbury Red (A) 2-0 then downed Canterbury Red (A) 5-1 in the final. The Marlborough girls scored 36 tries while having their line crossed just once. In their previous tournament, in Nelson during November, they beat Canterbury White 8-0, Canterbury Black 7-1, Nelson 7-0, West Coast 3-0, Marlborough Grey 7-0 and Motueka 8-1, scoring 40 tries and conceding just two. The other four Marlborough teams in action in Christchurch also performed with distinction. The under-12 boys side and the under-14 girls sides both finished fifth, the under-14 boys came fourth while the under-14 mixed

The under-12 girls, who completed an unbeaten season. Photo: Supplied. team fought their way into third. The Southern IPS tournament will be the last tournament facilitated by Touch New Zealand for this age group as they are falling into line with Sport New Zealand and no longer running under-10, under-12 or under-14 tournaments. The next assignment for Marlborough’s junior touch sides will be a trip to the national champs in Auckland in February. The

under-16 mixed side and an under-18 mixed combination will travel north. The victorious Marlborough teams in Christchurch were: Under 12 Girls Red - coach Todd Nicholas and Peter Flynn; manager Tash Flynn: Poppy Parkinson, Sophia Nicholas, Bree Flynn, Ava Marcroft, Tilly Tupouto’a, Isla Tilbury, Kara Beattie, Isla Watene, Olivia Brown, Elizabeth Pousima, Sammie Joyce, Pippa

Clarke. Under 16 Mixed - coach Serena MacDougall and Matt MacDougall; manager Laura Murphy: Jake Pacey, Patrick Thompson, Hugh Robinson, Bray Taumoefolau, Kobe MacDougall, Will Flynn, Jack Burdon, Nikau Peipi, Charles Tupouto’a, Jimmy Morris, Delyth James-Sitters, Chelsea Martin, Nikita Gapper, Stormy Tupara, Ataliaya Lambert, Rosie Bowers.

Marlborough cricketers dodge bullet in Buller Peter Jones

A second innings blitz by Marlborough’s bowling attack spared the senior representative cricket side’s blushes in Westport late last month. Marlborough came away with an outright win in their first Hawke Cup qualifying match of the season, after being comprehensively outplayed on

the first innings. On their home patch in Westport, Marlborough inserted the home side, who struggled to register a sizeable total, being dismissed for just 148 in the 51st over. Opener Callum Lennon, with 33 from just 24 balls, led the way along with No 7 batsman Nathan Thompson who amassed an unbeaten 31.

Marlborough’s bowling effort was spearheaded by left arm paceman Nick Weaver, who claimed 4-35 from 14.5 overs. Harry MacDonald was also among the wickets, his 2-40 including the scalps of both Buller openers. Tarin Mason grabbed 2-17, Sam Boyce 1-12 and Bradley Horton 1-17 as the visitors applied the screws in the field. However, while Buller’s batting looked brittle, Marlborough’s effort was even worse. They were bowled out for just 98 in the 37th over, Three Buller bowlers did the damage. Veteran Troy Scanlon took an astounding 6-36, Sam Jope claimed 2-22 while Ethan Slee bagged 1-24. Only three Marlborough players managed double figures, Matthew Stretch’s 44 from 86 deliveries standing out like a beacon, while Ma’ara Ave managed 17 and Nick Weaver 16. The visitors lost three wickets for just four runs before the conclusion of the fourth over and never fully recovered. Trailing by 50 runs and conceding first innings points it was going to take some effort from Marlborough to get anything out of the game and it

Sam Boyce was Marlborough’s second innings bowling hero. Photo: Shuttersport. was their bowlers who began the fightback, dismissing Buller in their second innings for just 86 in 54 overs. Showing the way was medium pacer Boyce who picked up 5-19 from 19 overs with a fine display of accurate, penetrative bowling. Prabodha Arthavidu bagged 2-10 from seven overs, MacDonald claimed 1-11, Tarin Mason 1-13 and Stretch 1-20 to set up a winning target of 136. With plenty of overs left on day two the outright result depended on how well Marlborough batted and this time they showed much more resolve. They got a solid base, courtesy

of a 34-run opening partnership between Tom Sutherland (26 from 75) and Joel Lavender (10 from 57) then, when Lavender was dismissed, Arthavidu took control, his 52 runs from 68 balls guiding the visitors home with 48 overs to bowl. He received assistance from Jerrym Lamb (19) and Ave (10) as Marlborough reached 138-5 in 42 overs to claim eight points. Scanlon and Slee took two wickets apiece. Buller were awarded seven points for their first innings supremacy. Marlborough’s next Hawke Cup match is against Nelson, in Nelson, on January 25-26.

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