Marlborough Weekly 9 July 2019

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An urgent delivery of flu vaccine is set to arrive in the region to help boost dwindling supplies.

The Ministry of Health and importance of efforts to prePHARMAC have revealed an vent it spreading”. extra 55,000 doses of influenza Figures from NMDHB show vaccine are due to arrive in the a steady rise in the uptake of country soon. vaccinations since 2014 when And a consignment of Flu- 39,200 people were vaccinated Quadri is expected to in Nelson and Marlreach Marlborough borough. next week.

By the end of flu seaThe move comes in the son 2018 this had riswake of a nationwide en to 46,699. shortage.

Wairau hospital holds The flu hit local resisupplies of vaccines dents especially hard, for vulnerable, eligible says a Nelson Marlborpatients. ough District Health The additional vacDr Nick Baker cines mean that other Board spokeswoman.

“Health professionals in Nel- New Zealanders will be able son and Marlborough report to purchase the vaccine once greater number of people ad- the new stocks arrive, says the mitted to hospital with serious spokeswoman. complications caused by influ- Earlier this year, Pharmac and Heading... enza, including at least three the Ministry of Health advised Editorial...... children.” community-based doctors to Eleven people were admitted to limit the vaccination for those Wairau Hospital in Blenheim, most at risk. including three children and Nelson Marlborough Health one pregnant woman in May. Chief Medical Officer and paeA spokeswoman says the in- diatrician Dr Nick Baker says crease in demand for the vac- there was a push this year for cination over the last four years ‘high needs’ patients to be vacshows how seriously the public cinated.

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Birds of a feather show together Matt Brown Reporter

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On a rural family farm, the hemming and clucking from 65 small game bantam chickens fills the air.

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“She got first up north, in New Plymouth, first in her class.

“She missed out on best black of the show, but it was close.”

The cut-throat competition examines every facet of the small chooks’ breeding and looks.

Their eye colour, the evenness of their combs, how they act in their cage and how their tail fans out are all checkboxes on the scoring card.

Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Association member Helen Croudis says type and condition is the top thing with game bantams.

“We’ve got just under 400 birds all up entered,” she says.

Numbers are down slightly from last year due to a pigeon rotavirus disease excluding the racing birds from the show.

Mitch Croudis with his show-stopping game bantam Lara.

Photo: Matt Brown.

Helen says it’s been a busy month year. for poultry and bird enthusiasts “There’s been a show every week who take part in the show. since the start of June in the Showing birds is a winter hobby, South Island,” Helen says. with the competitions taking Mitch has been competing for place from May to July every thirteen years, and the Marlbor-

ough show is his third this season.

“Dad took me to a poultry show when I was younger and I was hooked,” he says.

“It’s my hobby, it’s something to do during the winter.”

The small game bantam is thought to originally have been bred for cockfighting.

Since the abolition of cock-fighting in England in 1849, the small chickens have been kept primarily for show.

Don’t miss the Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Association’s 132nd annual show at the Riding for Disabled Arena on Maxwell Rd. The show takes place from Friday 12 July, from 1.30 – 5.30 pm and Saturday 13 July, from 9 am – 2.30 pm. $5 entry for families, or $2 per adult.

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Rocky mystery for puzzled residents

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Matt Brown Reporter

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Mysterious rocks crashing onto a house roof have left a Blenheim homeowner feeling like Chicken Little.

Perplexed homeowner Trish Fuller says she’s starting to feel like the book and movie character after stones started falling from a seemingly clear sky.

And its not just her South St home that’s been affected, her neighbours have fallen foul of the mystery rocks too.

Several ideas have been floated, from coconut-carrying African swallows to rambunctious kids with slingshots, but the random pebbles remain a mystery.

On Monday night, she called the police but there was “nothing for them to go on,” she says.

“Initially, we thought it was kids, but on a Monday night?”

The rocks have been falling every night, every couple of hours, Trish says.

“It’s quite scary when it happens, it gives you a fright.”

“They’re not dropping out of the sky, well they are, but they’re coming from somewhere,” she says.

Via Facebook, Trish asked

Police interview witnesses at the Scott St dairy. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Caitlin Fuller with one of the rocks which has hit their Blenheim home. Photo: Matt Brown. whether it was feasible birds could be the culprits.

“When I went to Darwin last year, they have birds that collect shells and stones to make a beautiful nest,” she says.

“Maybe we have birds like that?

“But why would they do it at night?”

Trish’s daughter, Caitlin Fuller, says they have been racking their brains to come up with plausible reasons for the boulder barrage.

“We have no idea,” Caitlin says.

“Because why would someone throw stones? That’s the ques-

tion isn’t it, why would you?”

The enigma seemed to raise more questions than answers, until neighbour Peter Snowden arriving home from work saw a volley of stones arcing from a nearby property.

“I was talking to the builder and another great big one hit the fence while we were talking,” Peter says. “We had thought it was coming from the construction site next door, someone throwing stones.”

Peter described the stonethrowers as idiots.

“I knew it wouldn’t be children,

they would have to be adults.

“It’s only a matter of time, when they’re throwing them during the day, that someone’s going to get hit.

“It’s put a few dents in the iron.

“One time, we thought it was fireworks.

“It wasn’t just one at a time, there would be a bunch of thumps, three or four at a time.

Peter and Trish have both called the police, they hoped it was the end of the mystery.

A police spokesman say their enquiries into the thuggish vandalism are ongoing.

A person was arrested and charged with 'demands to steal' after attempting to steal cigarettes from a Blenheim dairy on Thursday.

The shop assistant fled in fear after the would-be robber barged in yelling for “ciggies” to be placed on the counter just after 12 pm.

He had a knife in a holster at his waist but didn’t pull it, says dairy owner Sukhgindei Singh.

Sukhgindei says his salesperson, Peter Nuttel, fled to the back room and the arrival of a customer caused the robber to run off.

Nothing was stolen and nobody was injured in the confrontation.

The shop was closed for 25 minutes while police reviewed footage and interviewed witnesses.

Sukhgindei says Peter is feeling nervous and shocked after the attempted robbery.

The perpetrator appeared in Blenheim Youth Court, says a police spokeswoman.

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‘Crocodile Dundee’ ready for adventure Paula Hulburt From the Australian outback to the Marlborough Sounds, a modern Crocodile Dundee is set to tackle his next adventure.

Estate agent Grant Douglas grew up on apple orchard near Hans Herzog and went to boarding school in Christchurch before training in masonry and brick laying.

Now the former property developer and Harcourts estate agent has left his walkabout ways behind him to branch out on his own.

The newest Tall Poppy Real Estate franchise in Picton was launched at the beginning of the month.

Grant Douglas says he’s always had a love for the outdoors, which is why he’s settled in the Marlborough again after living and working in Japan and Australia.

His building skills took him to Japan in his early 20’s.

“I’ve led an eclectic life.

“Between working as a tradesman in my early career, to developing property in Blenheim, I’ve always travelled.

“I’ve spent a significant

News Help needed: Marlborough Civil Defence is looking for more people to join their Rescue Team. Civil Defence provides a front-line response when it’s needed, and volunteers are a key part of this. If you would like to find out how you can support your community in a crisis along with other local heroes, go to marl.volunteermatch.org.nz, or contact Hannah at the Volunteer Marlborough office on 03-577-9388 or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz Last orders: Time has been called at the Junction Hotel and Bar in Springcreek as it closed its door for the last time on Saturday. As revealed for the first time in the Marlborough Weekly, the historic pub is set to be demolished to make way for an NPD self-service fuel-stop. Rumours were rife for years that the pub was closing.

NPD applied for resource consent in April and the sale was later confirmed. Punters packed into the pub for last drinks before the door was closed for the final time.

Grant Douglas used to guide tourists through the remote Kimberly region of the Australian outback. Photo: Supplied. amount of time guiding tourists in the remote Kimberly Region of Western Australia and also in Kakadu/Arnhem Land near Darwin - living in a swag, cooking on a campfire every night and exploring vast tracks of land,” he says.

Now settled in a home in the Grove Arm near Picton, Grant says his time in Oz was “right up” his alley.

“I trained with a bushman who taught me how to catch snakes and how not to get

eaten by crocodiles; it was a good life.”

As a guide, Grant spent 30 days at a time taking people into the bush.

“It was a nomadic lifestyle, but a great one.

“Everything was cooked on a campfire … we spent a lot of time in Aboriginal country living off the land.

“It got to the point that I could tell what time it was by the stars,” he says.

But the lure of home finally

proved too much.

“I finally got sick of living out of a suitcase,” he says.

“On any given day I can come across a pod of dolphins when I’m out showing a client a home and will often begin the day watching the sunrise on my jetty.

“It’s exciting to be able to combine my love for the outdoors with my love for property”.

To contact Grant email grantdouglas@tallpoppy.co.nz

Police man hunt: Police are asking for the public’s help locating 46-year-old James Elkington, who has a number of warrants out for his arrest.

Police have information to suggest Elkington may currently be in Blenhe- James Elkington. im or the wider Tasman District. He normally resides in the Palmerston North area. Anyone who has seen him, or who has information about where he might be, is urged to get in touch with Police by phoning 111 immediately.

You can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Business (Administration and Technology) Dearna says the NMIT tutors were “amazing” Level 3 course at NMIT and walked straight and the course was flexible and “family friendinto an office job with “perfect hours”. ly” for parents who have limited time to study.

She had been working at a lo“It was only two short days a cal bakery for seven years, but week which was really helpful after having her two sons, now as at the time my youngest boy aged four and one, she strugwas only 8 months old.”

Studying at NMIT has gled with the long hours and working weekends and public equipped her with the comholidays. puter and administration skills “I really needed a change in she needed to work in a modcareer,” Dearna says. ern office environment.

“Working weekends and pub“It has also given me the conlic holidays made it hard to fidence I needed to even aphave weekends away with the ply for the position I am doing family or family time in gennow.”

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Dearna is now employed at She decided to enrol in the NMIT Marlborough as a CamCertificate in Business at NMIT to gain the pus Administrator with hours that allow her to skills and knowledge that would give her more spend more time with her kids. career options.

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Playgroup celebrates milestone birthday Paula Hulburt It began with a walk past an almost empty house and a bright idea, now Blenheim’s first community playgroup is turning 30.

Blenheim-born nurse Marion Rowe returned to Marlborough from Fielding but missed the close friends she had made at playgroup there.

She says she spotted the building on her daily walk and knew straightaway it would make the perfect playgroup.

“I went for walks with the children and noticed it was hardly being used.

“I contacted the council about it. I wanted to find other mothers with children my son’s age,” Marion says.

The Dillons Point Community Playgroup anniversary also celebrates the beginning of some life-long friendships.

Marion says she is still friends with some of the mums she met there and her son, Stephen, met his best man at the playgroup as a toddler.

“They grew up like brothers, they spent time at each other’s houses and were best men at each other’s weddings. They were born just four days apart.”

The playgroup, situated in the Bright Centre, has changed a lot since Marion’s time, but the ethos remains the same.

“It was completely community owned and operated and we had to make our own rules.

“My great desire was to create an environment where mothers could talk to other mothers.

“There were other groups, but their focus was about stimulating the children.

“Having had postnatal depression, I knew the value about

Former mayors Gerald Hope, Alistair Sowman and Leo McKendry with Japanese ambassador Hiroyasu Kobayashi and current mayor John Leggett. Photo: Glyn Walters.

Japanese friendship milestone marked

Marion Rowe with Dillons Point Community Playgroup regular Josh Trueman, 1, who she also cared for at Plunket. Photo: Paula Hulburt. talking in an environment that mums brought in like a jar where women could be honest of jam and raised money that with one another,” she says. way.

From five families when it “We became each other’s famifirst opened in 1989 to 36 by lies,” Marion says.

1991, the playgroup went from Returning as a grandmother to strength to strength. the playgroup with grandchil“You could talk to other moth- dren Ollie and Sophie, Marion ers and not be frowned upon says was a special moment. for not playing with your child. “I am very proud of it. To see I think mothers need that sup- the passion continued by sucport,” Marion says. cessive community groups, it’s As a registered, Plunket nurse, is fantastic and a real credit to and with a diploma in chap- them. laincy, Marion says she learnt a “Big congratulations to all of lot of skills setting-up the play- them for keeping it going. I group that stood her in good never dreamt it would be going stead later in life. this long, it’s wonderful to see.”

“We started from scratch and The birthday will be celebrated bought stuff from home. We on 17 July with an open day held auctions for small things from 9am until noon.

The signatures are slightly faded, worn by the passing of decades but the relationship they proclaim is stronger than ever.

This year marks an important milestone as Marlborough celebrates 30 years of sister city relationships between the region and Japan.

And it was all sparked by a shared passion for growing cherries.

It is former Blenheim and Marlborough Mayor Leo McKendry whose signature graces the pages confirming the bond with Tendo, signed in 1989.

For current Marlborough Mayor John Leggett, the anniversary marking the special date is one worth celebrating.

“If the next 30 years give us the opportunity to develop like we have over the last 30 years, it will be a great time,” he says.

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Tendo in Yamagata prefecture in the northern half of the main island of Japan, Honshu is home to around 65,000 people.

It was a bid by Marlborough cherry growers to export to Japan that started the three decades-long friendship.

As lengthy agricultural clearances and negotiations took place, close friendships were forged.

Ambassador Kobayashi says Japan and New Zealand have cooperated in a positive manner through close political and economic ties, and in people-to-people exchanges.

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School hub at heart of community Paula Hulburt

The abandoned yacht near Picton.

Abandoned yacht

The Harbourmaster is seeking the owner of a yacht which may have been abandoned.

The yacht appears to have been left in Ngakuta Bay near Picton.

It is now in the possession of the Harbourmaster.

If the yacht remains unclaimed for 30 days it may be sold or destroyed.

Please contact the Harbourmaster’s office on 03 520 7400 if you have any information relating to the yacht pictured above.

A bid to put community at the heart of Redwoodtown School is set to get underway next term.

The Whānui Hub is the brainchild of year 5 and 6 teacher Rosemary Crockett.

She came up with the idea of a drop-in hub as a way of offering school families a “safe place” to get together and build relationships.

It’s a move, she says, that will benefit not just the children but their extended families and the wider neighbourhood.

“It’s about making connections within the community, the school, and kindergarten families that feed into us,” she says.

The trill of excited chatter floats in the wake of a gaggle of children as they walk

Whānui Hub coordinator Rebecca Toms, left, and Redwoodtown School teacher Rosemary Crockett. Photo: Paula Hulburt. across the playground.

“It’s not like my day when Watching the pupils, Rose- you grew up with family mary says her hopes for the nearby, now they could be all hub include a return to forg- over the world.” ing closer bonds as commu- Hub co-ordinator Rebecca nities did in the past.

Toms has been brought on “So many families out there board to oversee the project are living in isolation from which has been in the maktheir extended whanau. ing for a couple of years.

Her oldest son is a pupil at the school, and she will be the contact person on the day.

It is a successful hub at Mayfield School in Blenheim which sparked the idea for a similar one at Redwood, says Rosemary.

A survey went out to school families to see what subjects might be useful.

Child health, budgeting and nutrition were all key areas people wanted to see covered, says Rosemary.

“It’s about the community standing up and supporting each other from within; building strength from within.”

There will be no charge to attend any of the sessions which will be held in the Kotuku Room between 9 and 11am. Free tea and coffee will be provided.

The greatest grape grower Marlborough’s young viticulturists went head-to-head testing their mettle in the region’s hardest fought horticulture competition.

It was a long, tough day at Constellation’s Drylands Vineyard as the eight contestants worked their way around nine challenges, testing their physical skills and

viticultural knowledge.

Ben Richards, from Indevin, came out on top claiming the Bayer Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year 2019 title.

National co-ordinator Nicky Grandorge says the calibre of contestants was high.

They were tested on “pretty much” everything required

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to run a vineyard successfully and all showed they were very capable, Nicky says.

“It’s very evident they had all worked hard in the lead up to the competition and they approached the day with great enthusiasm.”

Constellation’s Jaimee Whitehead and Dan Warman came second and third.

Indevin viticulturist Ben Richards. Photo: Supplied.

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Taking flight: newbie’s council bid He’s the first person to reveal he will run for Marlborough District Council in the upcoming elections. The new kid on the council block explains to Paula Hulburt why he’s so keen to cut his teeth in the September local elections.

Mattt Flight is stopped several times by people he knows. A smile and a chat and he’s on his way again, but only briefly before another voice rings out in recognition.

It’s encounters like these while out and about in town that make Blenheim such a great community says the town’s first new council candidate.

But there is, he feels, room for some improvement.

At 43-years-old, the father-oftwo has revealed his intention to run for council.

It has not, he says, been a snap decision.

“I’ve been thinking about it for a while now but wanted to do my research first.

“I spoke to friends Trevor Hook and Terry Sloan who are of course councillors.

“I wanted to make sure I could devote the time necessary to do this properly.

“While there’s no true means of really finding out how much time the council demands, I have a good understanding of what’s involved,” he says.

Married to wife Dallas Flight, with children Logan, 11, and Eli, 7, Matt has lived in Blenheim for 18 years after moving from Manawatu.

The town is “one hundred per cent home,” to the family who are woven into the fabric of everyday life in the community.

Microbiologist Dallas has worked at the lab at Wairau Hospital for 15 years and the couple’s children were both born there.

Helping shape the future of a town that means so much to him has been a major factor in driving his decision to stand.

“I wouldn’t consider any other towns as great as here.

“It really is such a nice area; no where else in New Zealand can you go just 20 minutes down the road and find such a vast array; from the sounds to the vineyards and wine, it’s all here.

“It’s very much part of who we are.”

Employment, ensuring the town’s growing elderly population are less isolated, a better bus service and encouraging younger people to live and work in the region are top of Matt’s priority list.

He believes he might well be the “missing puzzle piece” that council needs.

“It seems to me that councillors are each like a piece of a puzzle that seem to slot well together under John’s [Marlborough mayor] leadership,” he says.

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“Some younger blood would help paigning, Matt is already vlog- straight in when that’s needed, too, mix it up a bit and bring a ging about his candidacy and the not a scenario where you work different perspective to the table”. journey he hopes will see him around it,” he says.

The would-be councillor hopes elected.

“I want to see things get done that to bring the benefit of his expe- His role as contract manager for need to be done. I’m not afraid to rience in a variety of roles to the building construction business get stuck in and do what needs to curved desk that takes pride of Switched On is, and will remain, be done”. place in Marlborough District important to him he says.

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Responsible for the building ready has three votes he can Apart from coaching junior rug- maintenance of 450 Housing count own by, soccer, basketball and hock- New Zealand properties in Mar- “When I spoke to my employey, Matt is also a former DJ and lborough, Matt is determined his ers about my plans it was a bit nail biting, but they were quite vice president of Central Rugby skills make a positive difference.

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Skills, he says, that are transfer- chuffed that I wanted to run.

“Of course, Dallas has been very “I seem to put my hand up for able to council. all sorts of stuff, mainly because “I come from a big trade back- supportive too, I couldn’t do this I enjoy it. ground and have the ability to see without her.

“Becoming a councillor is an- things from a front-line perspec- “The future’s wide open but as long as there’s my family, my kids other way I can assist; another tive. chance to help,” he says.

“I can see how to make decisions and the area which I love, I’ll alAs his thoughts turn to cam- that will see the nail hammered ways give 100 per cent effort.”

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‘Marlborough Treasure’ Paula Hulburt Editor

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There is the barest hint of mischief behind her smile, a smile that lights up a face etched with the patina of passing time, a smile that invites confidences and giggles.

Marlborough woman Peg Moorhouse turns 102-years -old today (Tuesday), much to her surprise, she confesses.

She hasn’t smoked in decades, doesn’t drink alcohol and is still as slim as the debutante in the portrait of herself that stares selfassuredly from where it graces the walls of her Sunshine Bay home.

“I’m not quite sure how I’ve done it,” she says.

“I never expected to still be here.”

Her long locks are pulled back in an bun and her earrings catch the light as it shimmers across the Marlborough Sounds and pours into the living room.

Colourful works of weaving adorn the walls and a huge loom takes pride of place. It is only fitting that one of New Zealand’s most celebrated weavers should live in such an inspiring place.

The inaugural recipient of the

Above: Peg Moorehouse is set to celebrate her 102nd birthday. Right: Peg had her portrait painted as a debutante. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Living Cultural Treasures award Margaret Anderson at Risinghol- tea and then a piece of bread and in 2012, Peg is modest about her me, a grand old house that was butter in bed like the rest of the success. But as she talks about later gifted to the city. household. taking a call from Te Papa re- The death of her mother when “I wore my hair up for the first cently for a possible exhibition of she was just four years old did, time and changed into a velvet her work, there is a resonance of she says, leave a gap. dress and, later, got to try a sip of quiet pride.

“I have few memories of her as I sherry. I didn’t like it,” she laughs.

“I still weave most days,” she says. was so young when she went.

Peg’s laugh rings out sure and Born in 1917 near Ashburton, “I lived a life of luxury at Ris- clear. It is easy to imagine the Peg grew up in Christchurch with ingholme. I remember turning young 19-years-old who caught her cousin the painter and potter 16-years-old and getting a cup of the eye of her husband Len. At

33-years-old, his attentions, she says caused “a bit of an uproar” at home.

“I was dancing with him and he asked if he could ring me and when I told them at home, all hell broke loose.

“When he found out how old I was he tried to stay away but he didn’t for long. The night he proposed we went for a walk in the garden and he asked me to marry him.

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turns 102 years young quite expect it and he threw me over his shoulder and said I could stay there until I said ‘yes.’

“I only kept him waiting for a few seconds,” she giggles.

In 1937, the pair were married, Peg in a family heirloom veil that was “so precious” it had to be kept in a bank safe.

She was, she thinks, the last bride to wear it.

Talking about the man she loves and still misses, there is a wistful air to her words. Six years after he retired as head of NZ Breweries, Len died aged 66-years-old.

“We had a happy marriage, no real rows or anything. I was only 52 when he died, and I still miss him.”

In 1963 she and Len moved to Marlborough’s Sunshine Bay. The spot had captivated Len, she says, and when he heard the bay was for sale, the pair rowed over to talk to the owner.

“It was all sealed with a handshake and a shilling,” she says.

The couple had four children and Peg is very proud to be a great grandmother to eleven.

Above: Len and Peg Moorhouse on their wedding day. Right: Peg’s weaving is admired across New Zealand.

“...he threw me over his shoulder and said I could stay there until I said yes.”

Following Len’s sudden death, Peg sought solace in her family and in her talent.

Accepted to exhibit at the inaugural Wearable Art Award, in 1987, spurred her on to experiment.

The award-winning professional fibre artist is notable for her doit- yourself attitude.

It is her strength and tenacity that she had to rely on after the death of her husband but also a man

she grew close to later in life, a Scottish fisherman called Bill.

“I was tempted again when I met this great big Scotsman who followed his love of the sea.

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in a fishing village in Australia. The police came to the door one night and told me his boat was missing in a storm. I said, “no, not Bill, he’d always get his boat back’. Ten days later they found his body.

“The other awful part was that his son and my eldest son were crewing for him and they also lost their lives that day. They were never found.”

Her gaze is drawn to the water that rushes into the small beach below in small, hurried waves.

She scattered Bill’s ashes in the Cook Strait and draws strength from its proximity, and from the bay where she was so happy with Len. “I just got up and got on with it, you can’t dwell on the bad times.

I’ve had a full life and I’m grateful for it.”

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Would you support a smoking and vaping ban in the Marlborough CBD?

Head to the Marlborough Media Facebook page for next week's poll.

I'm on the fence, I myself dont smoke and I dont have a problem with people who do- that's their choice but some could be a bit more considerate and think about people around them before they light up since others around may end up with a cloud of smoke blowing their way or into their kids faces and not just drop their butts on the ground. (I am not saying all smokers are like this).

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Don’t see why anyone would have to breathe in health damaging toxic waste fumes so others can simply enjoy themselves and satisfy their addiction Nyne Diver

What ever happened to a Person being able to make their own choices?

Mel Fishburn

If you’re outside where is the problem?

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Not pleasant when you have to walk through it with or without kids. Or near food (sitting out-

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Far too many rules. The temperance movement is winning...

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Use your indicators I would like to comment on Mr Harding’s opinion which was published in your paper of 2nd July.

I was one of the two persons who did that observation at the Seymour Street-Alfred street intersection. I am very much aware of the lines painted on the road and what they mean, but our purpose here was just to see if drivers are in the habit of indicating when turning.

If cars are following and perhaps drivers are waiting at the two giveways, indicating right tells all just what the driver attends to do. If he’s not in the habit of indicating here, he will indicate his intentions to turn left at the next roundabout, or indicate left after he goes straight through.

I wonder!

The use of indicators tell all who see them just what the driver intends to do and it is really a simple procedure as the lever is generally right alongside the steering.

Another similar intersection to the above, is the right turn from Stephenson Street onto Weld Street and a right indication tells those following – or waiting at the giveway- just what the turning driver intends to do.

Using indicators is a good habit to get into every time you get behind the wheel as it tells everyone you intend to turn, pull in or pull out.

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Sounds Security Data Technology is all around us and increasing by the day, but After nearly two decades of honing finding good advice that you can trust can be tough… until now. his skills in Australia, BlenheimMarlborough Weekly has approached some of the born Leon Jones has returned to Marlborough, bringing with him a region’s top Tech Experts to help you with the best tech host of experience in both commusolutions for your home or business. nications and security solutions.

Whether you are tech-savvy and crave the latest in technology Branching out on his own merely six weeks ago, Leon’s new Sounds or simply want to cure your technophobia, meet the Security Data business handles the supply and installation of alarms, tech experts who can help.

Iclick Online Technology

The Blenheim-based Iclick Online Technology team are helping local businesses bring their ideas online with services in software, web and mobile application development.

Iclick director Nishantha Weerasinghe says a strong web presence is essential as most consumers use websites to find and engage with businesses.

“A considerable number of customers automatically strike a business from consideration if they don’t have an up-to-date website,” he says.

“People are more likely to do business with a company they

trust, and a website is the first place they go to check for content, credentials, reviews, and awards in this digital era.”

Amongst their many services, Iclick has three solutions currently implemented by local businesses.

The first is an Online Food Ordering System enabling patrons to order and pay for restaurant food online, adopted by Simply Asia Food Group who operate five restaurant brands in Blenheim and Nelson including Bamboo Garden and Lemon Grass Restaurants. Similarly, their Online Accommodation Booking System, used by An-

tares Homestay, works with international booking agents such as Booking.com, allowing visitors to reserve and pay for their hotel or motel online.

Finally, Iclick offers Cloudbased Commercial Digital Signage Displays where businesses can display and promote their products and services, currently used by the Redwood Bakery.

Tech Tip

“People are searching for you online. There’s someone in your area online and searching for your exact service. Guess who’s getting their business? Not you if you’re not online.”

access control, CCTV, 24/7 Monitoring, P2P Wireless, and structured data solutions.

A self-proclaimed “techno geek”, Leon prides himself in keeping upto-date with the latest hardware and technology and trialling new products to find the right solution for each client.

Across the fields of communication and security, Leon’s services

1Call

‘Anywhere. Anytime. Technology’ is what the team at 1Call strive to provide for Marlborough businesses.

Managing director Peter Johnstone believes that there shouldn’t be any limitations to what people can do when working away from the office.

“We have the view that you should be able to access your tech resources from anywhere, anytime,” he says.

Peter and his team provide the infrastructure that makes technology on-the-go possible, whether it be working from home, on the factory floor, out in the vineyard or travelling both domestically and overseas.

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His wireless meshing and security systems are state-of-the-art Smart products, which can be cloud-managed from anywhere in the world via a Smartphone. This enables the client to have total remote control over anything from changing Wifi passwords to arming/disarming and repositioning a security camera.

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“Do it right, do it once – a good network is a forgotten network.

When you get home you want everything to automatically connect, work, and just be easy. Conversely, a remembered network is remembered for all the wrong reasons.”

lborough’s business community since 1995, specialising in computers, servers, networks and mobile devices in business and commercial environments.

“We have huge experience in challenging environments, offering technologies that enable people to work anywhere anytime,” says Peter.

“We don’t specialise in just one product - we provide a generalised skill-set which means we can look at problems holistically and come up with solutions outside the box.”

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Using advanced technology, Anderson Architectural Design is helping Kiwis all over New Zealand design their dream homes, from right here in Blenheim.

The team specialise in residential new builds and renovations, but no project is too big or too small.

“We are open to any market.

People can even bring their

Blenheim Electronics

After nine years of operation, the team at Blenheim Electronics continue to go above and beyond supplying Marlburians with solutions to their every electrical need.

With access to more than 7000 Jaycar product lines, manager Phillip Albrey and his team are rarely unable to find a satisfactory solution to a customer’s issue.

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Their advanced technology produces such realistic house renders that Jason says many clients are unable to tell the difference between the design render and an actual photograph of the space.

“The visualisation is huge, and it’s something that each client should really get so they can have a realistic representation

of what their project will look like at the end of the day.”

Anderson Architectural Design offer a personalised service where the customer comes first, and focus on a fast turn-around with concept plans aimed to be completed within one to two weeks.

lance systems to children’s educational kits, party lighting and even smoke machines.

Over recent years Phillip has noticed an increasing demand for small solar system kits to power electronics in remote areas.

“We sell the bits to fix, connect and power your electronics, no matter where you are.”

Phillip and his team of five technicians have years of experience and knowledge under their belts, priding themselves in going that “little bit further” for customers.

Since branching out to children’s’ education and science

technology, Blenheim Electronics sponsor as many community projects as possible.

“We are always open to being approached about ways that we can support our community,” says Phillip. “We like to look after the community that’s looking after us – it’s so important.”

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“Don’t rush the process. The design stage is the cheapest time to make changes, so take your time.”

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From humble beginnings in 1996, the now ten-strong team at locallyowned BP Computers serves the Marlborough and Kaikoura region in everything IT. With more than 100 years combined IT experience, the team can take the hassle out of solving locals’ home and business IT problems, all while talking plain English.

Priding themselves in giving straight up, no nonsense IT advice, the BPComputers team specialise in new system sales, repairing all computer devices, handling Office 365, reliable backup solutions, networking, cloud

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They are passionate about keeping abreast of IT changes by constantly testing and trying new technology.

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“Backups are important! In cases such as fire and theft data isn’t always recoverable – think of backups like insurance. It is a good idea to regularly check your backups to ensure they are working as they should.” If you’ve got an IT issue, the BP Computers team can come to you, or you can call them on 03 577 9498. Otherwise, pop in and see them instore at 17 Kinross Street, Blenheim CBD.

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“A first-class region shouldn’t put up with third-rate internet” is Accelerate Wireless’ motto a sentiment most Marlburians would agree with.

Established in 2015, Accelerate Wireless was created as a spin off from BP Computers to provide fast, reliable internet to local homes and businesses needing cloud-based services that were previously only serviced by slow internet connections.

SeniorNet

SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives.

SeniorNet brings people over the age of 50 and technology together in a friendly, fun and stress-free way. It is for people who’d like to learn more about technology and what it can do for them; anything from simple word-processing to sending emails, using graphics, and generally making the most of their device. In small, friendly and stress-free classes, you’ll gain the skills and confidence you

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While Marlborough boasts many lifestyle attractions, reliable internet in many rural areas isn’t one of them, with rural broadband often either overburdened or non-existent.

With the right resources, energy, locally-developed configuration and support, Accelerate Wireless are dedicated to providing Marlburians with the best possible, affordable rural broadband. Locally owned and operated, the team take a noneed to get the most out of information technology from tutors of your own age group.

SeniorNet Marlborough Sounds is based in Linkwater Community Hall, 1349 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater where it runs courses, workshops and presentations. It also runs courses and workshops on demand in Picton and Havelock. Several times a year it holds an Open Day, where presenters give short talks on topical subjects between 10am and 3pm. The next Open Day is on Saturday 10th August, at the Linkwater Community Hall. These sessions are open to all and are

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“There’s few things more infuriating than a slow internet connection while trying to enjoy a good movie. If your Netflix is buffering, log into the Netflix website and under My Profile – Playback Settings, change the quality setting to Medium or 720p.”

free to members and cost $10 to non-members. A popular recent development has been the introduction of monthly “drop in” sessions, held between 1 and 3pm on the third Thursday of each month at Linkwater and on demand at Picton (phone Philip 021 628544).

Sounds SeniorNet organises three interest groups: Digital Imaging, Smart Phones (both Android and Apple) and Family History. These are held monthly at Linkwater. Find out the latest information from their website: http://seniornetsounds.org.nz

Bahamas beckon Peter Jones Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailor Louie Poletti may be just 12-yearsof-age, but he is no stranger to hard work, which is beginning to pay off as he rises up the national rankings.

Louie is one of four sailors selected into the New Zealand Optimist Dinghy team which will travel to the Nassau Yacht Club in The Bahamas to compete in the North American Championships from September 27 to October 4.

He is the only South Islander in the team, with two of the other sailors living in Auckland and the other based in Singapore.

The team will depart Auckland on September 18, arriving early to acclimatise and recover from jetlag prior to the event.

This will give them time to claim their charter boats, set them up to their own specifications and practice in Montagu Bay prior to the regatta. Montagu Bay, Nassau is a protected bay renowned for its reliable and steady winds.

The predicted conditions are expected to be windy so the sevenday regatta will be a test of endurance with the Kiwi contingent up against 150 sailors from 15 nations in North, South and Central America.

Prior to his departure, Louie is expected to attend several training camps in Auckland to prepare for the regatta as the New Zealand sailors are attending at the beginning of the New Zealand season and the North Americans are peaking at the end of their sailing season.

He will also be committed to training alone over the winter months from his home base in Picton, a regime not new to the self-motivated youngster.

Louie started sailing at the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club in 2015 and his progress has been rapid.

For the last two years he has been part of the New Zealand Optimist Development Sailing Team, a se-

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Bright future: Young sailor Louie Poletti in action in his Optimist.

Photo: Lamirana Photography. lection of the top five eleven and twelve-year-olds, that travelled to Noumea and competed in the New Caledonian National Championships.

This year Louie set his sights on improving his New Zealand ranking. To this end he spent countless hours training alone on the open waters of the Marlborough Sounds to optimise his fitness and master sailing in all conditions in preparation for the three ranking regattas in Napier, Picton, Maraetai (Auckland) and the New Zealand nationals in Murray’s Bay, Auckland.

His hard work has paid dividends, with Louie now ranked No 2 among 13-year-olds and 13th overall in New Zealand.

His latest selection comes with a large financial commitment. His trip will cost over $8000, plus the expense of attending numerous trainings in Auckland. To help raise money Louie is selling raffle tickets and boxes of kindling and plans to stage a Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Waikawa Boating Club.

A fellow Queen Charlotte Yacht Club sailor, 14-year-old Eden Amos, has also gained national recognition after being selected for the Girls’ Development Team that is travelling to the Noumean Nationals.

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Megan back on NZ podium after her maternity leave Peter Jones

Marlborough’s Megan Craig defied her fifth seeding, plus a lengthy break from top level squash, to claim third place in the New Zealand squash champs last weekend.

Twenty-six-year-old Craig, the champion in 2014 and 2016 before taking time off to give birth to 10-month-old daughter Ameika, beat top junior Natalie Saves in the second round, then fourth seed Abbie Palmer [world-ranked 103] in four games during the quarterfinals.

In the semis Craig came up against the country’s leading player, Joelle King, and was beaten 11-5,

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11-8, 11-3 by the world’s sixth-ranked female.

In Sunday’s play-off for third and fourth Craig got the better of “old friend” and former NZ junior team-mate Lana Harrison, who narrowly lost to Amanda Landers-Murphy in the semis, in four games. Craig tagged the game “the battle of the mums” with both players making their return to top level squash after having given birth to their first child.

The Marlborough No 1 was happy with her efforts, reaching her goal of making the top three, especially as she is dividing her time between running, squash, personal training and baby-minding these days.

Consequently, she struggled to stay with fully-professional player King in their semi, Craig noting that “she’s classy”. “[Joelle] has that accuracy that I don’t have any more, because I don’t get to drill as often.

“She’s playing with top girls, and guys, all the time … definitely a bit fasterpaced that I have been used to.”

However, despite her baby break, Craig felt she was not far off the pace.

“By Sunday I felt like I was back where I was … maybe not as speedy but I’m playing a bit smarter now and I’m probably fitter than I have ever been.

“I also enjoyed not having any pressure this year, that was really nice, not trying to get into any teams… just being there to play.”

Craig had husband Keegan and baby Ameika along for support suggesting, “there was a lot more to pack than just my squash gear these days”.

“It was nice looking out from the court to see [Ameika] smiling back at me.”

Megan Craig grabbed a podium position in Auckland. Photo: Shuttersport.

King went on to clinch her eighth national title, defeating second seed Amanda Landers-Murphy from Rotorua 11-2, 11-4, 11-6.

Former Marlborough No 1 Quinn Udy also attended the champs in Auckland.

He was seeded 22 in the men’s open and finished 18th overall.

The men’s title was claimed by Paul Coll who beat second seed Campbell Gray-

son 11-3, 11-7, 11-4.

Meanwhile the Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College teams travelled south to Dunedin two weekends ago to contest the South Island Secondary Schools championships.

MGC finished second, the MBC A team wound up 5th and the MBC B side ended up second in division one.

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Waitohi lock Dylan Burns is greeted by some resolute East Coast defence in Seddon on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Semifinals too hard to predict

Peter Jones The 2019 division one club rugby season is building to an exciting climax.

The final round robin games were contested at the weekend, leaving four teams still standing, with their eyes fixed on the trophy and all quite capable of lifting it.

The sub-union semifinals, to be played at Lansdowne Park on Saturday, will see Waitohi meet Renwick and East Coast do battle with Central. Given recent results, both games will be too hard to accurately predict.

Even finding a favourite for the overall title is no easy feat, especially after Saturday’s stalemate in Seddon, which ensured both East Coast and Waitohi will finish 2019 with at least one trophy in their cabinets.

The teams drew 13-13 after a willing contest at the Seddon Domain meaning the Coasters retain the John Goodman Trophy, contested among all Tasman’s premier club teams. Waitohi hang onto the Marlborough sub union Challenge Trophy, having not lost a game to any local opposition this season.

But it was a close-run thing. Waitohi led 6-5 at halftime, thanks to two Corey Bovey penalties, before Myles Hamilton added a penalty to Seymour Lambert’s first half try to reclaim the lead.

A converted try to livewire loosie Taine Cragg-Love saw the visitors establish a 13-8 lead then, with

seven minutes to go, East Coast hooker Billy Collins dotted down close to the corner flag to level the scores. Hamilton’s conversion was astray, but both sides had chances to ice the game in the final, hectic minutes.

However rugged defense and some poor option-taking by both sides ensured the scores remained tied up at the final whistle.

While the closeness of the scoreline kept the crowd on the sidelines and in the cars lining the park entertained the quality of play, especially back play, was not high. Both sides made regular errors, constantly inviting their opponents into the game.

Hamilton tackled superbly for the Coasters, along with loosies Jake Collins, Sam Lunn lock Jordan Judge, halfback Nemia Ranuku and centre Ben Filipo.

Cragg-Love, whose ability to exert pressure on defensive clearances set up his side’s only try, was also outstanding up front, along with prop Duane Aholelei, lock Dylan Burns and No 8 Taimi Fangatua.

Stand-in halfback Euygene Taylor did a good job, while first five Bovey, centre Daniel Samita and fullback Tim O’Malley were also influential.

East Coast skipper Seymour Lambert said although his side were disappointed with the draw, the fact they retained the Goodman Trophy was “huge”.

“It really means something to us.

Since we won it off Stoke … we have cherished it. It’s been at our

Three Holdaways took the field for Renwick on Saturday. Jaydn, left, Josh, right, and their father Cory. Photo: Supplied. trainings and is something we have been determined to keep.

“You could see glimpses of that today in our attitude.”

Lambert said his side had not discussed the semifinals yet, but would now concentrate on their forthcoming battle with Central.

“It’s winner-take-all in the playoffs and we are looking to make history … we have been in the semis before but this time we are keen to go all the way.”

In Saturday’s other division one game, Renwick continued their late-season resurgence with a 34-10 victory over Moutere at Awarua Park.

The Green Machine led 10-0 at halftime after a closely fought first 40. Unconverted tries to fullback Michael Dillon and outstanding loosie Cody Weir gave them an advantage, but it was matched by the home side who levelled the score with a converted try and a penalty after eight minutes of the second spell.

However, from then on it was Renwick’s day. A brace of tries from lineout drives to veteran loose forward Cory Holdaway pushing them clear, before two further converted efforts sealed the deal.

The 42-year-old Holdaway, a for-

mer Red Devils skipper and inaugural Mako player, took the opportunity to play alongside sons Josh and Jaydn for the first time in Renwick’s colours.

“It was a really tough first half, we were probably guilty of trying to do too much, too early, without earning the right,” said Renwick coach Glen Blackmore, adding that his side had basically “worn them down”.

“But Moutere certainly never gave up, they hung in there.”

Moutere were reduced to 14 men from midway through the first half when halfback Owen Ika, who had been binned for a high tackle, came back on without a mouthguard and was sent off for a second yellow card offence.

Blackmore singled out Weir, prop Quinn Harrison-Jones, Atu Taufa, Cory Holdaway, first five Dion Narayan, midfielder Mike Vaeno and Dillon for special mention.

A downside was losing winger Orisi Erenavula to injury, putting him in doubt for the play-offs.

Scores: East Coast 13 (Seymour Lambert, Billy Collins tries, Myles Hamilton pen) Waitohi 13 (Taine Cragg-Love try, Corey Bovey 2 pens, con). HT: 6-5 Waitohi.

Renwick 34 (Cory Holdaway 2, Cody Weir, Jan Hasenlechner, Michael Dillon, Dion Narayan tries, Dillon 2 con) Moutere 10 (Aki Kaumavae try, Max Freydell pen, con). HT: 10-0 Renwick Final standings: Waitohi 46, Central 32, East Coast 31, Renwick 28, Moutere 13.

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Awatere’s premier netballers walked out of Stadium 2000 with their heads held high after claiming their first victory in the top grade on Tuesday.

“The Tussock Jumpers”, who have battled away in premiers since the second round in 2018, downed defending champs SMOG 50-49 to create a slice of history for the Seddon-based club.

At the final whistle, the players, who have battled through several promotion/relegation battles to remain in the top tier, threw their hands in the air, hugged and celebrated as if they had won the title.

And so they should have. Their first premier triumph has been a long time coming. Tuesday’s match was their 19th since entering premier grade in June last year, but they were finally rewarded for their perseverance and hard work, plus the fact some players have to travel long distances to train and play.

Coach Kate Shadbolt admitted that when they were being beaten by 40 goals it was hard to see where the win would come from, but said they never lost belief.

“It’s been really hard to get here but they all gelled as a team tonight … we also wanted to avoid another relegation game if possible, which we may have to yet, but they wanted it more tonight.

“It just shows what the country girls can bring to the premier grade.”

The possession stats strongly favoured Awatere who put up 73 goal attempts to SMOG’s 54, crucial given SMOG’s shooters were on target. A

string of turnovers created by inspired defense throughout the court tilted the balance.

Leading the way was inspirational centre Nicole Witterick, while defenders Demelza Terry and Harriet Ryan fought for every scrap of loose ball in their area.

Courtney Ryan at wing defence and Ashleigh Childs at wing attack offered stability and accurate feeding while shooters Tracee Lee and Aimee Jones, despite operating under pressure, landed the goals that counted, Jones especially impressive gathering rebounds.

SMOG were left to rue a string of possession frittered away, especially with goal attack Kate Gaudin shooting at 100 percent and goal shoot Lucy Barrett not far behind. Bonnie Morris worked hard in defence, along with Katie Cunningham.

The night’s other two matches were less thrilling, with wider scorelines.

Marlborough Girls’ College notched a comprehensive 6250 win over Tokomaru while Pelorus underlined their recent form with a 60-37 victory over Harlequins.

Defenders Olivia Robinson, Oakley Tepuia and Mya Wiapo managed to disrupt the normally slick shooting combination of Haze Tepuia and Gemma Hika, while Anna Gardiner and Taila Town produced a high percentage of goals at the other end. Neve Godsiff made a fine impression when she entered the game at halftime, while Lily Tiueti had another top outing.

Kayla Wilson, Brooke Horton and Gemma Hika were Toko’s top performers.

The night’s final game saw a below-strength Harlequins

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Rugby success: Five Tasman players have been included in national rugby teams for the forthcoming international season. On Tuesday prop Atu Moli and loose forward Shannon Frizell were named in the 41-man All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. The following day midfielder Alex Nankivell, lock Pari Pari Parkinson and prop Tyrel Lomax were selected in the 26-strong New Zealand Maori squad to face Fiji at home and away later this month.

Jess in Tactix: Netball shooter Jess Prosser, who was part of two championship-winning Marlborough premier sides, has been named in the Good Oil Tactix team for the 2020 ANZ Premiership. Christchurchraised Prosser, who plays for the Technical club, will make her Premiership debut next year, having spent the last two seasons with the Mainland Beko league team. Prosser was also a stand-out when she featured in the Marlborough competition, winning the competition with Harlequins in 2016 and repeating with Tokomaru the following year.

The smiles say it all as Awatere netballers Aimee Jones, back to camera, Nicole Witterick, Tracee Lee and Ashleigh Childs celebrate victory on Tuesday night. Photo: Peter Jones. line-up lose all four quarters to a Pelorus combination beginning to hit their straps.

As was the case in the previous games, one side strongly dominated possession – Pelorus putting up 77 shots to their rival’s 48.

With Olivia Pinkerton and Courtney Taufa on target in the shooting circle the score mounted quickly, while defenders Jalen King and Oriana Houra ensured any inaccuracy at the other end was punished.

Jackson McLaren, Bridget Gane, Maighan Watson and Cathy Kitto stood out in a losing cause.

Scores: Awatere 50 (Tracee Lee 11/21, Aimee Jones 39/52) SMOG Good Home 49 (Lucy Barrett 29/34, Kate Gaudin 20/20) Quarter scores (winning team first: 12-13, 15-12, 12-11, 1113.

Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 62 (Isabella Rohloff 4/8, Anna Gardiner 40/53, Taila Town 18/24) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 50 (Haze Tepuia 35/38, Gemma Hika 15/21). Quarter scores: 16-14, 17-16, 17-10, 12-10.

Pelorus Edridge Contracting 60 (Olivia Pinkerton 27/33, Courtney Taufa 26/33, Paige Lovell 7/11) Harlequins Radich Law 37 (Hayley Marfell 14/19, Cathy Kitto 23/29.

Quarter scores: 15-10, 19-8, 12-8, 14-11.

Round two standings after four games: MGC 10, Pelorus 10, Harlequins 9, Tokomaru 6, Awatere 3, SMOG 1.

Hockey success: As Meatloaf said, “two out of three ain’t bad” and that was the good news for the local hockey fraternity when rep teams from Marlborough and Nelson met in Blenheim on Saturday. The women’s A team retained the Ken Beech Cup with a 5-1 victory while the women’s B team claimed the Wyn Robinson Cup with a 5-0 scoreline. The Marlborough men lost 3-2 in a see-sawing encounter for the McCarthy Cup. HP game cancelled: Poor weather and flight delays saw Wednesday’s scheduled rugby match between the Tasman High Performance team and their Wellington counterparts at the Hutt Recreation Centre cancelled.

Henley hit-out: Alex Hill, a former Marlborough Boys’ College coxswain, has been rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s best rowers at the Henley Royal Regatta in England. He was part of the New Zealand Defence Force squad which competed in the King’s Cup, part of the long-established regatta. Before joining the RNZAF Alex was part of a series of MBC crews who enjoyed success at provincial and Maadi Cup level.

MBC return to winner’s circle in style Peter Jones

The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV took out their frustrations on the Waimea Combined side in Saturday’s UC Championship match.

The home side ran away with a free-flowing encounter on the front field, winning 73-7 and scoring 11 tries in the process.

A potent combination of hardcarrying forwards, straight running-backs and relentless, aggressive defence saw MBC race out to a 35-7 lead by halftime, an advantage they more than doubled by the final whistle.

MBC went into the match on

a six-game losing run, desperate to turn their season around in the latter stages. Of note was the fact four of the side’s leaders were forced to sit the game out.

Monu Moli, Keelan Murrell, Bayley O’Hagan and Ollie Lawson were unavailable through illness and injury, meaning some of the lesser lights had to stand up.

And that they did. The side was superbly led by hooker Te Ariki Peipi, whose ball-carrying and work at the breakdown is becoming a key component.

Prop Tino Vakaloa picked up two tries but consistent hard work from all was at the heart of MBC’s forward dominance, not individ-

ual efforts.

Liam Duncan slotted into first five with aplomb, directing play well and passing accurately.

Tristan Taylor’s elusive running from midfield and latterly halfback was a constant threat, while winger Ben O’Sullivan, replacement Lotu Solomona and fullback Clyde Paewai shone out wide.

Head coach Matt MacDougall said his side had, “simplified their game even more this week”.

“It was all around defense … attack comes from the confidence you build on defense so we spent the whole week just on D. We told them to just play what’s in front

of them on attack, and I think we did that consistently throughout.

“I was stoked by the way they responded and it shows on the scoreboard. I was really rapt … we also had two boys come in from the second XV [Cameron Collins and Ben Holdaway] and they stepped right up.”

MBC now have a two-week break before resuming with another home fixture, against Timaru BHS on July 27.

Three of the squad will go into camp with the Crusaders Knights – Moli, Duncan and Vakaloa.

Scores: Marlborough Boys’ College 73 (Viliami Napa’a, Tino Vakaloa 2, Ryan McLeod, Tristan

Taylor 2, Clyde Paewai, Lotu Solomona, William MacKenzie, Cameron Collins, Liam Duncan tries, Dylan McManaway 9 con) Waimea Combined 7 (Mackay Springer try con). HT: 35-7.

Other scores: Nelson College 26 Christ’s College 14, Shirley 45 Mid Canterbury 0, St Thomas 38 Roncalli 0, Timaru v Lincoln postponed, Christchurch BHS 27 St Bede’s 15, St Andrew’s 17 Rangiora 10.

Standings: St Andrew’s 48, Nelson 45, St Bede’s 38, Christchurch 35, St Thomas 29, Rangiora 29, Christ’s 28, Lincoln 20, Shirley 20, MBC 18, Timaru 17, Waimea 9, Roncalli 8, Mid Canterbury 2.

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Call Care Trojans midfielder Brayden Livingstone finds a path through the Novus Picton defence at Athletic Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Cobras rebound Peter Jones

Blenheim Valley Cobras have rebounded from a patchy start to their 2019 campaign, claiming Marlborough Football’s men’s division one second round honours.

Cobras notched a hard-fought 2-1 win over Central Pirates at A and P Park on Saturday to wrap up the second part of the season.

Pirates opened the scoring through Jordy Columbus and finished the first half looking the stronger unit, although Cobras’ striker James Mailaman created some good opportunities alongside Hamish Westwater.

Tom Mathews stood out in the Cobras backline, winning a high percentage of ball in the air against Pirates’ striker Chris Turkington.

Cobras made three changes in the second half, bringing on Cam Lang for Mailaman and Take Thu as a defensive midfield player.

Lang put pressure on Pirates’ defensive line, often beating them to the loose ball and harrying their play out from the back. Thu and Jack Procter provided strong defensive efforts in the centre and linked well with the two wingers Jackson Simmons and substitute George Timos to limit the effectiveness of Jordy Columbus, Shane Evans and Jonno Masters.

Cobras’ equaliser came when a corner from Thu found Procter on the back post. Then

they took the lead when Lang won an aerial battle to head the ball to midfielder Lincoln Ellsworth, who set up Procter to slip the last defender and place it just inside the far post.

Pirates replied with attack after attack, only to be rebuffed by Cobras’ keeper Matthyas van der Venter and captain Hayden Giles.

Cobras coach Glen Proffit described it as “a great match to finish the round”.

“Pirates are always tough competitors, even more so when they are struggling. They made a tight game of it but players like Westwater, Thu, Mailaman and Lang wanted the ball more.

“Both teams had shots off the woodwork that could have changed the game.”

Profitt said his side were forced to rebuild in round one after four major injuries and several player losses, but felt their work over the last two months had paid off.

Rangers are still clear overall leaders across both rounds this season, with 22 points, but the pack has closed to have Pirates second on 16 and fifth place on 13 points.

“That’s got to be great for the local division one competition,” added Profitt.

“Hopefully next year we can test our strength in the Nelson competition with a return to Top of the South.

“When the Mariners players are back in their home teams it definitely lifts the local game.”

In the other match Central

Wolves reversed an 11-0 first round scoreline against Rangers AFC to win 3-2 at Athletic Park.

An Aaron Hayes goal had Wolves ahead 1-0 at the break, but Rangers replied through Adam Rose and George Bond to get their noses in front 2-1.

Steve McCaa levelled the scores before Matthew Stretch nailed the winner with a well-hit shot from 25 yards with 10 minutes to go. Goalkeeper Richie Marsden, McCaa and Harry Boyce were Wolves’ best as Rangers were punished once again for making small defensive errors.

Results: Blenheim Valley Cobras 2 Central Pirates 1; Central Wolves 3 Rangers AFC 2.

Standings: Cobras 10, Rangers 6, Wolves 6, MBC 4, Pirates 3 Women’s football In Nelson division one action BV Bullets drew 1-1 with Richmond Swans in a free-flowing match at A&P park on Saturday.

Bullets’ goal came in the fifth minute through Emily Overend, then Swans replied in the 22nd when Jenny Harvey pounced on a loose ball and finished powerfully.

Bullets took control of the game in the second half, dominating possession and position, but were unable to find the winning goal.

Bullets’ best were Tessa Hyland in goal, midfielder Rebecca Stewart and player of the day, central defender Hannah Martin.

Marlborough Girls’ College teams claimed the top two placings in the girls section at the recent Tasman Secondary Schools table tennis championships.

At the Saxton table tennis stadium in Nelson, Marlborough Boys’ College placed a creditable third in the boys section of 21 teams.

The MGC No 1 team of Vanessa Wood-Lin, Hannah Smit and Sophie Woodhouse beat two Nayland College teams 5-0 in pool play and Nelson Girls College 5-0 in the semi- finals.

The MGC No 2 team of Hannah Wilson, Carolin Vogt and Lotta Kristner excelled in reaching the final. They scored 5-0 pool play wins over two Nayland college teams, beat Nelson College for Girls 4-1 and Nayland Pink 5-0 to set up a battle with their schoolmate sin the final.

MCG 1 came away with a 4-1 victory. Wood-Lin and Smit were in a class of their own, winning all their singles and doubles matches.

Woodhouse won all but one single, and was great value in the doubles.

For MGC 2 Wilson won three singles from five, Vogt four from five

and Kristner was an outstanding No 3 player, winning all five singles.

MGC manager/coach Megan Stratford described it as a great result from all six girls.

The MBC team of Rory Osborne, Joseph Ruwhiu and Alec Dodson were up with the best in the 21-team boys’ section and were unlucky not to make the final.

They beat Nayland and Nelson College teams 5-0 in pool play and another Nelson College team 5-0 in the quarter finals.

They lost to a Nayland College team 2-3 in the semifinal, a match that could have gone either way. Osborne and Dodson both won their singles, but Ruwhiu narrowly lost in the deciding set and his team mates just missed out in their doubles. Garin College took out the final 3-2 over Nayland.

The boys made a clean sweep of matches in the play-off for third, beating Garin College 2.

Osborne and Dodson went through the day unbeaten in singles, and Ruwhiu only had one loss.

The boys also won eight from 10 doubles, a fine result for a young team which includes two Year 9 boys and one Year 11.

Vanessa Wood-Lin led the victorious MGC team. Photo: Supplied.

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