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Ending the violence cycle Paula Hulburt Editor

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A community has pledged to stand united in a bid to stop violence from wrecking local lives.

Whānau at Waikawa Marae have banded together to make a stance against destructive behaviour.

Supporters gathered at the Marae on Sunday to sign a special Charter of Commitment,

signalling the start of a new era.

The charter reinforces that Waikawa Marae is a safe and secure environment.

Chair of Tū Pono Te Mana Kaha o te Whānau Shane Graham says the idea is to develop long

term solutions and a zero tolerance to violence.

“We acknowledge the work that needs to be done to prevent whānau harm and the strength that comes from a collaborative effort.

“The goal is for whānau to take ownership and responsibility for their actions and to develop solutions to address whānau harm”.

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The plating game Claire McCulloch, Fiona Fenwick, Sander de Wildt and Nina Huria-Bryce. Photo: Matt Brown.

Marlborough’s foodies are wanting to fill their empty plates with ideas to attract visitors to the region.

Feast Marlborough organisers want to fill

the summer’s calendar with unique and exciting events to liven up the tourist season and encourage collaboration.

“It’s for everyone involved in food and

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Karaka owner Sander de Wildt says it’s an opportunity not to be missed.

“It’s not just about wineries or big places

– it’s for the smallest coffee cart. The Feast Marlborough platform can help everyone.” Contact Fiona or Dion at Feast Marlborough for more information.

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On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month current and former defence force staff gathered to remember Armistice Day - the end of hostilities on the Western Front in 1918.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett lead the proceedings, with the solemn service delivered by RNZAF Wing Commander Peter de Rungs.

The Marlborough War Birds did a flyby and wreaths of red poppies were laid at the base of the War Memorial clock tower – a reminder of the wild poppies that grew across the fields of Flanders where so many Allied troops lost their lives in the First World War. At 11am the waiting crowd fell silent as a mark of respect to those who gave their lives.

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Whānau at Waikawa Marae are helping find solutions to stop violence. Photo: Keelan Walker.

Hope for future they came up with their own solutions by working with the South Island Whānau Ora Agency.

“Through strong leadership and whānau input our plans are now coming to fruition,” she says.

Shane says there is no one answer to the problem and breaking the cycle of violence must come from action across marae, iwi, hapū and homes.

All people who belong to or visit Waikawa Marae come knowing it is a Tū Pono (Stand

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Making sure people feel safe in body, spirit and mind is the key message of the new charter.

It will take determination, courage and strength to see it through, says Shane.

“Our service model is based on the Mangopare which represents strength, leadership, agility, tenacity, unrelenting determination, courage, and wealth.”

Speaking on behalf of Waikawa Marae, Chair Rita Powick says

True) space.

“Through Tū Pono, whānau are being empowered to help promote a zero tolerance to whānau harm which is a more powerful message when we’re in it together than through agencies”, says Shane.

“We believe we are all responsible for ‘Standing Strong Together’ to build each other up and provide paths that can be transformational for whānau who truly want to break the cycle of violence and harm.

“We can’t stand by and watch.”

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Sanjiv Singh, SPCA Centre Manager Donna Slogar, Olivia Bain, Maddy Farrelly and Sheena McManaway. Photo: Supplied.

School’s volunteer army the cat’s whiskers It began as an idea to help others, a student led project to spread some kindness across the community.

Room 2 students at St Mary’s School were tasked with finding a meaningful way to offer their time and help a local cause: taking their inspiration from the Student Volunteer Army.

They picked the SPCA who benefitted from all their hard work to the tune of $762.20.

Teacher Jacinda Bamford says the whole initiative was the work of the Year 7 students.

“The students had to find, plan

and complete the project as a class. It was led completely by them, with each student being allocated different roles throughout the duration of the project.

“The aim behind this project was to volunteer their time and give service to the local community in a way that was meaningful. We never expected we would raise as much money as we did and are so proud of the effort we put in and being able to donate this amount of money to the SPCA.” Pupils picked an animal themed

day with students dressing up as their pet or favourite creature.

The room 2 team also held an animal themed bake sale.

Four pupils, whose names were picked out of a hat, travelled to the SPCA centre at Foxes Island near Renwick to hand over the cheque.

“We were able to ask lots of questions and find out a little bit more about how things operate within the centre.

“We hope this goes a long way to supporting the care of all the animals at the SPCA centre here in Blenheim,” Jacinda says.

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Flu record Just two people have been admitted to hospital for flu as health bosses celebrate the biggest immunisation uptake ever.

Across Nelson and Marlborough, a massive uptake in flu shots means the normal winter bug has failed to get a foothold.

Latest figures show just two people across Nelson and Marlborough were hospitalised with flu symptoms, compared to 174 in 2019.

Chief Medical Officer, Nelson Marlborough Health Dr Nick Baker says the last two hospital admissions for flu were in January 2020.

There have been no positive flu results recorded by GPs in the community either, he revealed.

“Immunisation started much earlier this year as part of the Government’s response to protect people from contracting both influenza and Covid-19.

“It was also a tactical measure to take the pressure off health services – less flu cases means we could be better prepared for Covid-19.”

In the Nelson Marlborough region, medical staff worked hard to boost the number of people being immunised.

At risk groups were targeted with more Māori, Pasfika and refugees taking part than usual.

By 3 July 2020, more than 60,400 vaccines had been distributed for

use in the Nelson Marlborough region.

This compares to 50,108 by the same time in 2019 and 46,699 by the same time in 2018.

Nick says people’s desire to protect themselves from Covid-19 had a positive knock on affect.

“People’s willingness to do simple things that protect them from catching and spreading Covid-19 has protected them from the flu, colds and other viruses such as gastro bugs.

“All the thorough hand washing, cleaning of surfaces, covering sneezes and coughs, physical distancing and staying at home when you are unwell has really paid off.”

A curb on people coming into New Zealand from the Northern Hemisphere means less flu bugs have come into the country which has also contributed to low numbers.

Staying proactive is vital to helping keep the bug at bay, Nick says.

“If people continue to do those basic things that protect them from catching and spreading viruses then they will have less chance of getting ill.

“Thorough and regular hand washing, cleaning surfaces, covering sneezes and coughs, staying away from others and staying at home when you are unwell – this will make a big difference.”

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NEWS A dog’s life: More than 670 submissions and a petition with 699 signatures have been handed in to council as part of their review into the region’s Dog Control Policy. Now that the consultation period is closed, the next step in the process involves public hearings. Sixty-six submitters have indicated they would like to speak at the hearings, which will begin on Monday 30 November.

Road worthy: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail, the North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery (NCTIR) alliance and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura’s work to restore and improve Kaikōura’s transport networks in the wake of the November 2016 earthquake has been recognised at the Public Services Commission’s Spirit of Service awards. The project also went on to win the overall Prime Minister’s Award.

Fraud Awareness Week: New Zealand Police are shining a light on scammers in a week-long bid to educate Kiwi’s and keep them from getting sucked in. Detective Superintendent Iain Chapman says it’s an issue that affects people from all walks of life. NZ Police’s Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams. “It doesn’t have to be something as clichéd as a prince or princess in a foreign country offering to deposit money into your account - it can be more subtle and clever and anyone can get caught out. What you need to ask yourself is: ‘Is this for real? There must be a catch?’ There usually is,” says Iain.

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All the right moves

Jump Jam teams Party Rockers and Lightning Ladies took second and fourth place in the Jump Jam Challenge South Island Regionals.

The win comes after the girls, who put in many hours of practice, dealt with lockdown, team changes and new choreography.

Teacher Courtney Haley, who coaches alongside Stacey Grainger, says the girls had coped with a lot.

“Both of our teams have given up their lunchtimes throughout the year.

“Our Lightning Ladies team have put in a huge effort to get to where they did.

“The original team they were in (Hairspray Hunnies) had three team members withdraw meaning they did not have enough members to compete in Christchurch.

“We had to add in three new team members, learn a new routine, and change 50 per cent of the choreography all in four weeks.”

The year 5 and 6 pupils, all aged between 9 and 11 years old, were delighted with their high placing.

The Party Rockers, above, came second place while Lightning Ladies, left, took out fourth place at the Jump Jam challenge. Photos: Supplied.

“They were absolutely ecstatic. During the presentations there were a few team members who were sitting on stage with their fingers

crossed, a few squeals of excitement and a lot of jumping and clapping.

“It gives them the opportunity to do something they love.”

A lack of time and funding restrictions meant the teams turned to Marlborough Dance Academy for help

with their costumes.

“We would really like to publicly say a huge thank you to Robyn Simmonds. She let us borrow costumes for both of our teams to use in the Christchurch competitions, even being so close to their end of year performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.”

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A cycleway could replace 80 car parks on the main route between Renwick and Blenheim in a bid to improve safety.

The $460,000 proposal to put two “buffered” cycle lanes along Middle Renwick Rd would also see 12 new car parks created, bringing the total

parks lost to 68.

The 580-meter-long lanes would run from Westwood Ave to the Battys Rd and Murphys Rd roundabout, plugging a “gap” between existing cycleways on Middle Renwick Rd. Council walking and cycling coordinator Braden Prideaux says the new parks would still meet demand.

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Festive season no fun for some It’s supposed to be a happy time of year, but sadly at Christmas time, there is usually a spike in domestic and family violence throughout New Zealand, and Marlborough is affected as much as other regions.

Family violence or violence within whanau is violence that happens between people who are connected by relationships which are intimate or familial (not strangers).

Our country has some of the highest reported rate of intimate partner violence in the developed world and the stats make sombre reading.

Over one third of women in New Zealand report having experienced physical and/or sexual violence and over half experience psychological/emotional abuse

from an intimate partner in their lifetime.

In 2016, there were 118,910 family violence investigations by New Zealand Police.

In 2016/17 Women’s Refuges received 50,645 crisis calls, (an average of 140 per day) and 26,699 women and children used Women’s Refuge services, including safe houses, support and advocacy.

There were 92 deaths due to intimate partner violence between 2009 and 2015.

Established in 1976, Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Marlborough Inc offer a variety of services and resources, not only to support and help women and children experiencing family violence, but also to help them on the next steps of

Domestic violence affects women from all different cultural backgrounds. their journey afterwards.

“We are affiliated to the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges,” says manager Rachel Black.

“We have a governance management structure with 9 paid staff

including myself whose hours vary from 20 to 37 per week.

“We have another service operating from our office which is the Sexual Violence Support Centre.

“Before I started around 17 or 18 years ago, Rape Crisis in Marl-

borough folded, so Women’s Refuge took on that work alongside the women’s refuge work.

“We are funded through the Ministry of Social Development and through grants and donations.”

What is domestic violence?

Domestic Violence is a pattern of power, control and coercion. The abuse is not just physical. The other types of abuse are: psychological, emotional, economic, sexual and spiritual.

“There is usually a pattern of different types of abuse that leads to physical abuse,” says Rachel.

“Not all relationships have all of the abuses mentioned and not all of them involve physical abuse, but there’s certainly a pattern of coercive behaviour.”

“In Marlborough, we work with well over 300 women and children each year,” says

Rachel.

“It’s across all different cultural backgrounds. There’s no one that’s more susceptible than anyone else, and our region is affected the same per population as anywhere else.”

Rachel says Women’s Refuge usually gets busy from now onwards, in the buildup to Christmas, and afterwards, in January.

“A lot people go into the holiday season when there can be an expectation around gifts and that sort of thing.

“It can be a really stressful time for many families making ends meet week by

week, let alone think about Christmas and six weeks of holidays coming up that will need more food in the cupboards and decisions around what activities to organise for the children.”

Rachel says something good that came out of lockdown was that families spent time together going for walks and bike rides together and that sort of thing. “It would be really nice this Christmas or during the holidays if that continued to happen rather than feeling the need to do things that cost money like going to the movies or shopping, etc.”

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What prevents someone from speaking up?

“Women don’t speak up for lots of different reasons,” says Rachel.

“It can be financial, or it could be because the father of the children might threaten to to take them away, or maybe it’s fear of what might happen if you talk or if you leave.”

People sometimes don’t say Women’s Refuge staff Leanne Clarkson, Ashley Nally and Rachel Black. Photo: Matt Brown.

Here to support you Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre has a 24/7 crises line which is available for both services for women’s refuge and sexual violence. “We have trained workers on that line and safe emergency accommodation available for women and children experiencing family violence,” says Rachel. “We also have awesome educational programmes for women and children affected by family violence.”

Utilising community services, Women’s Refuge can support women with referrals from other specialist agencies and can make referrals to appropriate services such as mental health or housing. Rachel and the dedicated team also support women with matters relating to police, WINZ, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki.

“We also support women to seek legal advice regarding safety, parenting orders and so on.

“We can help navigate them towards the right services and will support them right through to going to court, throughout that process.”

Do you need help?

If you are a woman and you are in immediate danger, call 111 or the 24/7 crisis line 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE) or call the Women’s Refuge office number (03) 5779 939 and you will be connected to an advocate. ‘If you need help or just want someone to talk to who will listen, please don’t hesitate to call.”

anything on religious grounds and the expectation that you are married and, in a relationship, and that you should make it work.

Another reason is pressure from family to stay together and a lack of understanding about how things really are.

Rachel explains that women of-

ten find themselves too tired to deal with the difficult situation they are in. Being in an abusive relationship does not just take a physical toll, she says.

“Fatigue is a common reason why women don’t speak up.

“It is emotionally and physically exhausting being in an abusive relationship.”

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Making a true difference “Christmas is all about families and children…and in our community, having children that are safe and loved and fed and cared for…that’s the best Christmas present ever.”

Rachel Black.

Rachel Black is passionate about her manager’s role at Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Marlborough Inc. “I left in 2017 after 16 years,” she says.

“I had 18 months at another job and then returned to cover the new manager’s parental leave. She decided not to come back so I was offered a contract to stay on and now I’m back permanently.”

“It’s really humbling to be able to support women and children to make changes, to move on and be happy with their life, to get back to feel-

ing proud of themselves and having self-esteem.

“I’m just really happy to be part of that. I’ve met women years later, and they can be doing so well. I just want to make a difference.”

Rachel says she hopes that women will reach out for whatever help they need, even if it’s to be able to start thinking about changes they want to make in their lives.

“And for the abusers out there, there are places they can go to and get support if they want to make positive changes in their life for themselves and their families.

Women’s Refuge is New Zealand’s largest nation-wide organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. Their vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence. To find out more, visit www. womensrefuge.nz or ‘Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Marlborough Inc’ on Facebook.

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The community has played a vital role in helping Women’s Refuge make a valuable difference.

Fantastic community support “We have fantastic support from the community,” says Rachel.

“We have people who make up meals, provide baking, make donations and at this time of the year, donating supermarket vouchers are a great idea.”

Rachel says cell phones are often required because some of their clients either have their phone taken away from them

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or they have been broken or smashed, so women’s refuge tries to replace these wherever possible.

“We have volunteers who have trained to become qualified workers. We are currently renewing our Facebook and we have a gorgeous lady doing that who has also started our Instagram page.

“We will be posting suggestions

about how people can help us on these pages.”

A local man who wrote a book is donating $10 from every book he sells to the women’s refuge and there is a group who make special mixes of natural oils to help women with wellbeing.

“We have lots of little groups that support us in different ways.”

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Tuatara land in Marlborough Silver Linings during a tough Paula PhillipHulburt Neal Marlborough Federated Farmers Seventy-three tuatara have President winged their way back to their ancestral homeland Marl‘Every dark cloud hasina the silver linborough – with jet ing’ is anSounds old saying but some a truism powered help. from Covid 19 as we navigate A dedicated Airnew New Zealand lockdown to our normal. charter the has newest This lastflight year flew farming had residents their new homesover cofour darktoclouds hanging cooned in special transport tubes. head.

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Zoo. Now for the positives of a counThe tuatara have all been bred by try-wide shut down.

Invercargill City Council Senior New Zealanders have an incredLiving Species Officer – tuatara, ible spirit and I’m proud to be a Lindsay Hazley, who beencent in New Zealander with has 99 per his role working withthing. tuatara for of us doing the right

50 Weyears. did it not because of a governLindsay saysbut hebecause was excited that ment edict we knew the were ablefor to our rethis taonga was right andnow proper turn to their natural environfellow New Zealanders, especially ment. the elderly and vulnerable.

“In partnerThe recent Anzac years, spirit new of past genships with Koata Ngāi erations is Ngāti alive on bothand sides of Tahu have been forged, which has the Tasman as we all humbly go meant thatbusiness. we are able to return about our these special We arevery fortunate likecreatures Australia to their ancestral home. be island nations and have been “It’s absolute ultimate goal for ablethe to easily close our borders. anyone in my line of – to My second positive is work that farmsee species notin only but ers ahave been thesurvive, privileged to thrive of in carrying captivity on to farming a point position where weduring are now able to release business lockdown. them back into wild Now however it isthe time for where farmthey belong. ” ers to help other New Zealanders Wild tuatara fared can besofound who haven’t well. on just thirty-five Cook One of theislands ways toindo this Strait is for and the east coast of the (cows, North farmers to donate stock Island. sheep or deer) through a site set The Isup byTakapourewa/Stephens a group of innovative farmland tuatara came from Southers in conjunction with Silver land Fern Museum Farms. & Art Gallery who care 100 tutataraon – You for willmore findthan information from babies to teenagers. the website meattheneed.org. or DOC Recovery Group phone Tuatara 0800 632 884 (meatthe-

A tuatara in its travelling tube. Inset: Hamuera Robb of Ngāti Koata with a tuatara. Photos: Supplied.

Marlborough Farmers president Phillip Leader Lynn Federated Adams thanked cies should thereNeal. be aPhoto: threatSupplied. to Ngāti Koata Cultural Manager Louisa Paul thanked all those inSouthland for its dedicated care wild tuatara populations. of the tuatara.

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Workforce gap a serious concern farm season

Serious gaps in the agricultural contractbeing harvested when it’s wet. how they will achieve the new Freshwater regulations under the stricter re-sowing ing workforce have consequences such as “Farmers are being pushed to make quesof an economic downturn where paved the way for huge economic dates that will apply next season.” animal feed shortages and risks to getting tionable decisions, such as pushing on with many New Zealanders will suffer potential in Central Hawkes Bay The sector is short of around 200 skilled arable crops in next summer, Federated mowing because if they don’t they may not but more importantly enhanced the economic and mental stress. staff, who can’t be trained overnight. It’s esFarmers warns. see the contractor again for weeks.

The third positive is that while health of the river.

Federated Farmers employment spokes“It’s really tough on farmers’ mental wellbe- timated there are more than 700 dairy jobs tourism is in disarray and will be in (The Ruataniwha Dam was stopped person Chris Lewis says there are growing seeing a crop they have grown sitting in unfilled, and the shortage of vets and expethe foreseeable future, farming will by a minority group of zealous prorienced shearers is a huge worry to livestock ing concerns that a lack of Managed Isolathe rain. testers and lawyers). be the anchor of our economy. farmers. tion Quarantine (MIQ) facilities will limit “Farmers feel particularly despondent about Farmers who have been taking a We need to put into practise ‘outworkflow. bit of a beating from the media and side the box’ ideas.

Federated Farmers employment spokes“There’s so muchofwork out there and not some members the public, have Let’s look at attracting wealthy tour-Supplied. person Chris Lewis.

Photo: nearly enough operators. now their profile lifted, which has ists cashed up and ready to spend in “We’re dismayed 58 Zealand.

Chris acknowledged the government has boostedreally farming morale.to learn only New have arrived to be either in MIQ or workall sorts of competing demandsTerie to balPawhau and Cobbler McManaway enjoying their first Farmers’ Market with their fresh fish We have the opportunity to take up Covid-19 symptom-free overseas ing, with 16 more with flights booked and ance, not least finding security and health stall.

Photo: Supplied. the slack and for primary industries tourists could be isolated for 14 holding MIQ vouchers. staff to run MIQ facilities. including farming to become big- days on New Zealand farms before “But another still overseas cannot “Withoutnotointernational tourism, surely venturing the rest of New ger and better61industries in the fu- confirm places in MIQ facilities, and won’t there is no shortage of hotel space. ture. This will require support from Zealand. arrive until mid-February - if then,” Imagine he “Wethe canattractiveness only ask that of thebeauthorities do local and central government. says. their utmost to expand MIQ and We need financial support but more ing able to move freely in an island space Marlborough Farmers’ Market ing of 1 to 2m can be observed.” And next week the popular Arable Chair Colin Hurst says traditionallocate vouchers according to the best importantly, I hope there will be a country with no restrictions. returned on Sunday after COV- Neville says they were very market will welcome another ally the silage/baleage contracting interestsnot of want our wider says. releasing of the handbrake on allworkThey would to goeconomy, home ” he ID-19 restrictions were relaxed pleased with how well the cus- new stall, a French bakery that force moved on to harvesting grain from Federated Farmers Dairy Chair and ruthe laws, rules and regulations that and farming families could employ to level 2. tomers handled the changes. takes the space of Lola's French mid-January.

Operator delays or shortral health spokesperson Wayne Langford others, while earning extra income. Market manager Neville White “It was quick and swift to move Bakery. are stifling growth in our country. ages couldsohave a big impact. skilled shortages only We have much potential!

This issays a plea to allstaff ‘number 8 wire’are not says he market went really well. through the gate thanks to our “Thank you to the public for “Farming is often all about the weather; taking a toll on productivity but also A classic example of this is the seri- New Zealanders who can fix most "Unfortunately supporting the local growers at we have to do volunteers,” he says. timeliness is important and you seize farmer mental wellbeing. ous drought in the Hawkes Bay. things, use your imagination and contact tracing,” he says.

The first market since lockdown the market, and we can’t wait to your when the weather “Farmers acrossremember New Zealand make things happen, out are“Ithaving The chances Ruataniwha Dam on plays the ball. is confusing people a little, began, Neville says it was very welcome you back next week,” ‘Workforce gaps will just have a domino to push the limits to get Tukituki river would not only have of adversary comes opportunity. silage/baleage but it means that social distanc- successful with 30 stalls present. Neville says. effect all over the place.” cut, with many crops in the South Island

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Cyclist Callum is Marlborough’s Sportsperson of the Year Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough’s 2020 Sportsperson of the Year embodies the belief that persistence coupled with hard work will eventually pay off.

Track cyclist Callum Saunders claimed the province’s top sporting accolade in front of a 300-strong audience at the Marlborough Convention Centre last night.

After an early career laden with promise but plagued by injuries, Callum persevered and stamped his mark at the top level of his sport late last year.

Hard work saw him break into the New Zealand track sprint squad where he produced some top results, especially in the keirin event. In October, he placed fourth in the elite men’s keirin at the Oceania Track Championships then, in November, he got the opportunity to ride the keirin at the World Cup meeting in Hong Kong.

Placing third in the first round, he won a repechage to get through to the semifinal where a hard-fought third saw him qualify for the final. In the decider he produced a spectacular ride, overtaking Olympic champion Jason Kenny in the final straight to take the gold medal, relegating world champion Matthijs Buchli to third.

In December, he went to the World Cup in Brisbane and

reached the keirin semifinals, placing ninth overall. Callum is currently the highest-ranked New Zealander in the world keirin rankings.

To claim the overall prize, Marlborough Convention Centre Sportsman of the Year Callum had to fend off strong challenges from the other four category winners.

The MoreFM Sportswoman of the Year title was won by dressage rider Melissa Galloway, who had her sights set on a place in the NZ Olympic team for the Tokyo Games, pre-COVID. She competed two horses at Grand Prix level all season, both producing a string of stunning results.

Windermere J’Obei W was unbeaten in New Zealand competition, winning multiple champion Grand Prix titles.

The duo then made their international CDI 4* debut in Australia, where they were the highestscoring Kiwi combination and achieved an Olympic qualifying mark.

They then returned home to take out the New Zealand Grand Prix dressage Horse of the Year title.

Her other mount, Windermere Johanson W, also had a super season at Grand Prix level, finishing as reserve champion to J’Obei all season in NZ and third overall in Grand Prix Horse of the Year.

The WK Advisors & Accountants Team of the Year title went to the Wairau men’s premier quad,

Callum Saunders on the victory dais in Hong Kong. Photo: Supplied. comprising Harrison Somerville, Sebastian Krappe, Rhys Krappe and Jordan Gasson, who created their own slice of rowing history at the 2020 national rowing champs at Lake Karapiro.

The talented quartet claimed the New Zealand men’s premier title, earning a coveted red coat in the process.

This was the first time a club crew has won a Premier title at the National Champs with athletes from outside of the Regional Performance Centres, since they were established in 2005.

Tennis player Jade Otway continued her recent dominance in the House of Travel Junior Sportswoman of the Year category.

Ranked either number one or two nationally all season, Jade excelled in tournament play, reeling off a string of top singles results including wins at the Canterbury Open, the Wellington money tournament plus the NZ premier interclub event. She was also a semifinalist in singles at the NZ Open championships - her effort in reaching the top four nationally a major accomplishment for a 16-year-old.

In doubles, Jade is the national 18 and under champion and won titles at the Hamilton ITF, the Canterbury Open and the Auckland Open.

The final category award, the Redwood Trust Junior Sports-

man of the Year, went to rising rugby star Monu Moli.

The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV captain became one of the very few players to rack up 50 First XV games for the college and the prop capped another strong season by being selected for the Junior Crusaders camp, then the New Zealand Secondary Schools camp where he earned selection in the New Zealand Secondary Schools team for 2020.

Another feature of the 2020 awards was the presentation of the Marlborough Medal to longserving cycling competitor and administrator Graham Henderson for services to his chosen sport over the past 35 years.

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Cricket reps fall short in Motueka Peter Jones The Newman Shield remains in Nelson hands after Marlborough’s batting came up short in Motueka on Sunday.

Set a moderate target of 197 to bring the prized trophy back over the Whangamoas, Marlborough were dismissed for 171 in the 40th over.

It was a disappointing result for the visitors, who worked hard with the ball to keep a strong Nelson batting line-up under 200.

They made early inroads through Bailey Andrews-Kennedy, Nick Weaver, Tarin Mason and Will Smith, removing the dangerous Zohrab twins and CD rep Josh Clarkson cheaply. Finn Raxworthy stuck around for a patient 33 from 68 balls but, at 77-6 the home side’s innings was teetering.

It was Josh Simpson (41 from 48) and James Graham (59 not out from 47 balls) who came to the rescue, taking the fight to Marlborough’s bowlers and ensuring their bowlers had a decent score

to defend, Nelson being dismissed for 196 in the 42nd over.

Andrews-Kennedy took 3-23 from 8.2 overs to lead the Marlborough wicket takers, while Smith was on the spot with 2-14 from seven and Turkington equally parsimonious with 2-12 from three.

Marlborough’s battle proved brittle against Buller a fortnight ago and was equally insecure on Sunday.

They were soon 41-6 as Clarkson, Ronan Restieuax and Josh Newport gained success bowling fast and straight.

However, the arrival of No 5 batsman Tarin Mason turned the tide, a 36-run partnership with Andrews-Kennedy slowing the slide, then an 89-run combination with Chris Turkington taking Marlborough to the brink of an unlikely result.

However, Turkington lost his wicket for a patient 12 from 38 balls at 166-8. New batsman Weaver was run out soon after and when Clarkson deceived No

Tarin Mason, seen bowling for the Falcons on Saturday, came close to a century against Nelson on Sunday. Photo: Peter Jones.

11 Benjamin Ivory-McCullum with a yorker it was all over.

Mason was left undefeated on 97, three short of what would have been a well-deserved ton. His runs came from just 77 balls, with 10 fours and six sixes as he almost singlehandedly turned the game Marlborough’s way.

Clarkson may have missed out with the bat, but he made up for

The group of, from left, Marilyn Smith, Bridget Quaife, Denise Pickering and Kirsty Hardie Boys, who claimed the overall stableford trophy, congregate on the 18th green on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Peter Jones.

Golfers relish two days in sun Peter Jones

Perfect weather conditions prompted some low scoring during the Marlborough Grape Growers Co-op Spring Classic golf tournament.

The annual event, which was staged at the Marlborough Golf Club, attracted around 80 players on both days.

On Saturday the players contested a stableford competition, which began at noon with a shotgun start. The men’s title was won by Robin Whiting with 39 points, the junior men’s by nine-year-old Josh Abraham with 41, the women’s category

by Kirsty Hardie Boys with 44.

On Sunday the field played a gross and net competition, plus overall winners were named according to their combined stableford points from both days. This was taken out by Kirsty Hardie-Boys with 82 points, while John Humm won the men’s section with a two-day total of 77.

The senior gross on Sunday was won by Paul Silke with 76.

The senior men’s net was won by Hans Blohm with 70, Glen Kirkwood (90) won the junior men’s gross, the junior net prize being claimed by Trevor Skilton with 69.

Tracy Bary won the women’s gross with 77, while Vivienne Boyle took out the net prize with 67.

it with the ball, snaring 5-40 from 9.2 medium-paced overs.

Marlborough coach Jarrod Englefield was pleased with his side’s effort in the field.

“Bailey, Tarin and Nick put it in the right areas and they were backed up by a great spell from Will so we put them under the pump early … but their tail wagged a bit, getting few out of

the screws and creating momentum that way.

“In hindsight we may have done things a bit different at that stage but we did well up the top, got some key wickets on a pretty good surface with no demons in it.

“Then, with the bat, our techniques were exposed … lbws and bowled … the ball wasn’t swinging or seaming all over the show, we just couldn’t keep the balls out.

“Luckily, Tarin just batted out of his skin and we got pretty close but other than his batting and a couple of partnerships our effort with the bat was pretty weak.”

Next challenge for the reps is the Chapple Cup tournament in Levin, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 20-22. Their first opponent is Wanganui.

“It will be a good opportunity for us because we haven’t won our first game up there for five years now. It would be good to push for the Chapple Cup instead of the Cave Cup this time.”

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Tasman book home date with BOP Peter Jones

As a semifinal rehearsal it left a lot to be desired, but the Mako got the job done in Dunedin on Saturday.

For the eighth consecutive season Tasman will feature in the Mitre 10 Cup play-offs.

The Mako have been around at the business end of the season since 2013, when they made it all the way to the championship final, then tipped over Hawke’s Bay to join the premiership.

Their pathway to the pinnacle of the top tier in 2019 is well documented and they have earned another tilt at the NPC crown.

They made hard work of beating a handy Otago outfit 26-20, mixing illdiscipline, errors and questionable

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option-taking with enough moments of superb individual and collective effort to prevail.

Mako co-head coach Andrew Goodman was relieved to reach another semifinal, suggesting his team did “what they came down to Dunedin to do”.

“We had to win today, not only to make the play-offs, but also to get the belief going into the semis.

“It has been a funny old week, with everyone right in [the semifinal mix] … going through the various permutations.

“But it’s nice to know that we will be at home at Trafalgar Park next weekend for a semifinal.

“Whatever four teams end up in the semis, it’s going to be all about who turns up on the day isn’t it?

Auckland vs Waikato

Hawkes Bay vs Taranaki

Tasman vs Bay of Plenty

On Saturday, the Mako will meet the Steamers at Trafalgar Park for the second time this season. Photo: Shuttersport.

“We will just have to prepare well, get the bodies fresh and the minds sharp and look forward to a good crowd in Nelson. I can’t wait for finals football.”

The depth of the Mako squad, which has been severely depleted up front by untimely injuries, retirements and All Blacks commitments, continues to be tested.

“Injuries are part of the game,”

said Goodman, “all squads are going through that.

“Some of our guys that have come back in the last few weeks are stepping up for us, like Taina Fox-Matamua who had his best game of the season today.

Anton Segner also brought some good energy when he got on late … we just have to back the boys and trust they will do their job.”

The Mako will take on Bay of

Plenty in the semifinals after the Steamers scraped past North Harbour on Sunday.

The well-coached and super-fit North Islanders will provide a stern test for a Tasman side yet to fire on all cylinders for the majority of the 80 minutes.

Tasman downed the Bay 33-7 in Nelson during round five, but the Steamers have been on five-match winning roll since then, including a 44-8 win over Canterbury, who beat Tasman 29-0 two weeks ago.

The Mako based their earlier win over the Steamers on rugged defence, a dominant scrum and clinical attack.

They will not have to deviate far from that template to get the job done on Saturday but, as Goodman suggested, it will all depend on who turns up [mentally and physically] on the day.

Saturday’s Trafalgar Park semifinal kicks off at 7.05pm.

In the other premiership semi Auckland meet Waikato.

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