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Tasman skipper David Havili and his team celebrate back-to-back Mitre 10 Cup premierships at Eden Park. Photo: Photosport.

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There is a saying in sport that goes, “if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best”. Well, in provincial rugby terms it doesn’t come much tougher than taking on Auckland at Fortress Eden Park. The home side, national provincial champion on 17 occasions, were top qualifiers for the final and boasted a 31-10 victory over the Mako the last time the sides met. In front of a home crowd, who were handed free admission, Sat-

urday’s Mitre 10 Cup premiership decider was meant to be a step to far for the gritty southerners, champions in 2019 with a vastly-different squad. But someone forgot to tell David Havili’s 2020 crew, who came away with a nail-biting 13-12 victory. As a delighted Tasman Rugby Union chairman Wayne Young pointed out, “we weren’t meant to do that – it wasn’t in the script”. “I think a lot of impartial rugby people were of the opinion that the home ground advantage would do it for Auckland, even if it was tight.” Young admitted to being “ex-

Tasman Rugby Union chairman Wayne Young. Photo: Supplied. tremely stressed out” during the final stages of the match, especially when he was called out by one of the Eden Park staff to leave his seat during the hectic final minutes to take the lift down to ground level in preparation for

the trophy presentations. “We got in the lift with four minutes to go and I said that we would know who has won by the cheering of the crowd, a big roar will mean Auckland have got it. “When I got on the field and we had won it was a totally different feeling to last year. “Last year was so good but I would almost personally put this ahead of it … to me this one is more special. The coaching staff and management have created that old fashioned togetherness and passion that got them over the line … we have done it this season without rock stars, just grit and determination.”

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Appeal for help Paula Hulburt A spike in calls for help has sparked an appeal to combat loneliness among the region’s older population. Age Concern Marlborough is desperately seeking volunteers, especially ahead of the festive season. Volunteer co-ordinator Sandy Stowell says the support organisation ideally needs another 30 volunteers on its book. “Loneliness is an epidemic in itself and the pandemic really bought that home. “It’s not because people don’t care, they do, but our lives are so busy.” At their Alfred Street office in Blenheim, Sandy says they have been getting more calls from worried members of the public. Getting people on board to help would be wonderful, she says. “At Age Concern we are constantly on the lookout for kind, caring people willing to give up a bit of time to brighten someone else’s day. “Simply calling into see someone for an hour, having a chat or a cup of tea. Taking them shopping or watching TV with them can make a big difference. “What you find when you work

Age Concern Marlborough volunteer co-ordinator Sandy Stowell needs more people to help. Photo: Paula Hulburt. with people who are vulnerable and rely on you, is that you are genuinely making a difference in their daily lives.” Age Concern offers a range of support services including accredited visiting services, refresher courses for older drivers, advice on preventing falls and the Total Mobility Scheme. But in-home support is particularly special, says Sandy who has about 20 volunteers on her books now. “There’s a lot of trust involved with going into someone’s home and there are people out in our community in dire need and people who will be alone at Christmas. “Our pool of 20 volunteers is stretching it a bit, especially with the number of referrals we are getting at the moment,”

she says “When you see how much any small interaction or visit means to an older person, how much they brighten when you sit down and have a chat with them, you know you’re helping. A key part of the Age Concern support service is the carer relief initiative where people volunteer four hours at a time to stay with someone unable to be left alone at home. “It’s easy to get bogged down in the daily struggles of your own life. “Resilience in life is key and when you see in the elderly the way resilience builds over the course of a lifetime you start to really “get it” for yourself.” To find out more about volunteering, contact Sandy at the office 5793457.

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Car crew’s Christmas cheer Matt Brown A group of petrol heads are looking to brighten up Christmas for children in need. For the second year running, the organisers of the monthly Roadhouse Breakfast car show are teaming up with the Salvation Army for the annual toy appeal. Roadhouse Breakfast organiser Luton Anderson says the toys go to kids that might not have the Christmas they deserve. “There are a lot of kids out there that don’t get a good Christmas, and this year’s probably going to be worse than most,” he says. About 120 vehicles are regularly shown at the free event, on the first Sunday of the month. “We have cars come regularly from Motueka – so we must be doing something right.” Luton says he was blown away by the level of support last year. “We didn’t know what to expect.

“There were a couple of guys turn up on Harleys with teddy bears. “The van was full when they [the Salvation Army] left. “The Salvation Army were overwhelmed with the generosity.” He says the popular breakfast is a good vehicle for fundraising, with funds raised for SPCA and SANDS amongst others. “It’s good to give something back,” Luton says. “Being the last one for the year, we should have a good turnout.” The last Roadhouse Breakfast car show for 2020 is this Sunday at the Riverlands Roadhouse Truck Stop, from 8am to 11am. Entry is free, with coffee and meals available at the café. Please bring the gifts unwrapped, so the Salvation Army can make sure the toys are age appropriate. Gifts can also be dropped at Auto Electric City, on Kinross St, prior to Sunday.

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A dawn blessing and the unveiling of a special pou whenua has officially marked the completion of the Ōpaoa River Bridge. As first light broke on Saturday, the pou whenua, by Spring Creek-based master carver Reg Thompsett, was blessed in a moving ceremony. The old bridge, locally nicknamed the Banana Bridge, was officially opened for walking and cycling too. Waka Kotahi Director Regional Relationships Jim Harland paid tribute to the hard work and dedication to all involved. “We thank our partners Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau, and Marlborough District Council. “We would especially like to

thank the community for their patience throughout this project. “This morning didn’t just mark the completion of this project, it was also an acknowledgment of a wonderful collaborative effort between Waka Kotahi, our partners, and the local community. “The combination of this superbly engineered bridge and stunning pou whenua make for a magnificent welcome to Blenheim.” The opening of the new walking and cycling marks the northern entrance to Wairau/ Blenheim and represents the mana whenua of Wairau. The three iwi representatives, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Rārua and Rangitāne o Wairau,

agreed that the Ōpaoa River has been a landmark on a major travel and trading route for centuries. While the historic Opawa Banana Bridge is just 5.5 metres wide, the new $22 million bridge is ten metres wide. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says the new addition will make a big difference for both local and long-distance travellers. “The old bridge, which has done a great job serving Marlborough for over 100 years, will have a well-deserved quieter life as a walking and cycling connection. “That is appropriate for what is a dearly loved heritage bridge originally built for the horse and cart way back in 1917.”

Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō cultural advisor Kiley Nepia leading the blessing of the Ōpaoa River Bridge. Photo: Supplied.

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Fire fighters’ life-saving donation Paula Hulburt A volunteer fire force has raised thousands of dollars to bring a life saving device to a rural community. Rarangi Voluntary Fire Brigade has put up a defibrillator outside the Beach Road station. It means people in the immediate area can access vital treatment faster should they suffer a cardiac arrest. Firefighter Scottie Henry says the move fills a gap in getting emergency help when every second counts. “It’s about community resilience. “We have one [a defibrillator] on the truck but if we’re out it’s inaccessible. “People do pull up outside the station in an emergency and to have the defibrillator here could save someone’s life.” The community gave generously to the call for funds which helped pay for the $4000 defibrillator, batteries and pads. A locked box keeps the equipment safe and users need to call 111 to get the pin number to unlock it. With about 340 households in the vicinity of the station, it’s important that help is available as soon

as possible, Scottie says. “For every minute without defibrillation, a person’s chance of survival decreases by around 10 per cent.” The 14-strong volunteer force put a call out on Facebook for donations and then knocked on hundreds of doors around the community to secure funds. People were delighted to take part and support the initiative, says Scottie. “We are a community that looks after each other and if anyone, locals or tourists, need help, the defibrillator is there. “It’s easy to see in its bright yellow case and there are instructions on it to follow. “When you call 111 an operator will stay on the phone to talk you through what to do until help arrives,” he says. Training people how the defibrillator works is the next step to help save lives. “We hope to hold community classes and training for Rarangi residents next year,” Scottie says, who revealed the Rarangi Fire Fighter Sky Tower Team 2020 had done well at last week’s challenge in Auckland. Todd Neal came first in the Grand Master and Donned cat-

Community supporter Alister Neal with Fire Fighter Scottie Henry. Photo: Paula Hulburt. egories (carrying equipment) while James Cowie was second in his age group and in the Grand Masters. The brigade is also starting a junior crew in the New Year. “Five keen local teenagers have

said they want to take part and we would like to see if we can get more. “It’s a means to involve the wider community and hopefully get them keen on the idea of maybe volunteering with us later on,”

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Relay For Life launches in Marlborough Registration has opened for the Cancer Society’s inspiring Relay for Life fundraiser. Save the date and start getting your team together for the Relay for Life which will take place on Friday 19 March 2020 at Blenheim’s A&P park. Organisers are hoping people will sign-up and show their support for the community event which is vital to help raise money to support people locally who have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer Society’s support ser-

vices, health promotion programmes and cancer research all need donations to keep up their good work. Make the most of the special atmosphere at A&P Park where everyone takes turns walking around the track for 12 hours. Cancer Society spokeswoman Felicity Spencer says the event is open to people of all ages and backgrounds. “Your team’s fundraising efforts are celebrated at the event with good music, entertainment,

and remarkable community spirit. “Cancer doesn’t stop, and neither does your team baton as dedicated team members take turns walking (or running) around the track for the full 12 hours. “Everyone and anyone can get involved, so gather your friends, whānau and workmates and join your community because no one fights cancer alone.” To sign up visit marlborough. relayforlife.org.nz

Marlborough Weekly owner Summa Donald with some of the presents people donated to Foster Hope. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

A community with heart Thank you to all the lovely people who have donated to the Foster Hope present drive and dropped off a wonderful range of gifts at the Marlborough Weekly office to pass on. From bags and balls to teddy bears and colouring books, there have been some wonderful donations which have been picked up by coordinator Leonie McLachlan. While the Christmas present gift drive ended on Monday, essential donations for back packs are always

needed. “Many of these children arrive at their new placements with little more than the clothes on their backs. Our backpacks bring a little hope into what is a very stressful time in their lives,” says Leonie. To find out more about Foster Hope and how to make a donation visit facebook.com/ fosterhopemarlborough. Donations can still be dropped off at the Marlborough Weekly office on 52 Scott Street in Blenheim.

Colourful participants at the last Marlborough Relay Life in 2019. Photo: Supplied.

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Disease warning as patients fall foul of lung disease Paula Hulburt Gardeners are being warned to protect themselves against Legionnaire’s disease after five people contracted the serious illness. Four men and one woman have been admitted to hospital in Marlborough and Tasman in just one month. All patients had recently bought or had used potting mix and compost. Clinical Director of Public Health and a Medical Officer of Health for Nelson Marlborough Health Dr Stephen Bridgman says the disease can be serious. Victims can spend an average of 11 days in hospital, with some staying up to three weeks. “The length of hospital stays among cases this year indicates just how serious this disease can be. It can cause pneumonia and, in some cases, death. “Fortunately, we have had no deaths locally in the last three years, but sadly there was a death in Dunedin last year”, he says. Of the five cases, four were in

Tasman and one in Marlborough. One patient was in their fifties, three in their seventies and one in their eighties Ten cases in total have been confirmed in 2020 to date, compared to eight in 2019. There have been 71 cases in the region since 2010. Potting mix is the most common source of the Legionella bacteria; it’s also in compost, inadequately treated spa pools and hot water cylinders not set to a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius. People at greater risk of severe illness from Legionnaire’s disease are those who are over 50 years of age, smoke, or have chronic illnesses that suppress their immunity. Dr Bridgman says the true number of people effected by the disease is probably higher. “The true number of Legionella infections is highly likely to be an underestimate as the tests are usually only done if someone is sick enough to be admitted to hospital, and the bacteria are very common in potting mix and compost.

and to follow advice to reduce their risk. “In particular use masks to prevent inhaling the bacteria when handling potting mix or compost.” Early symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure and are similar to the flu.

Legionnaires Disease can be caused by using soil, compost and potting mix without taking adequate precautions. File photo. “Less severe cases can have an illness resembling flu or Covid-19, which is called Pontiac Fever. Unlike flu or Covid-19 the disease cannot be transmitted from person to person. “Instead, people can catch it by inhaling soil or compost dust as the legionella bacteria are commonly found in the environment,” he says.

All recent cases in the region are directly linked to using soil, compost or potting mix while gardening without using adequate protection. People need to be cautious, says Dr Bridgman. “At this time of year, when people are getting into their gardens more, we urge people to take care when handling these products

Steps to help to avoid Legionnaires’ disease when gardening: • Open potting mix bags carefully using scissors, rather than by ripping them • Wear a face mask and gloves, and open the bag away from your face • Do your potting in a wellventilated area outdoors • Dampen down the potting mix or compost with a sprinkle of water to reduce airborne dust • Wash your hands thoroughly after handling potting mix, or gardening.

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NEWS Forestry fail: A forestry company barred from harvesting is considering leaving Marlborough after admitting it should have asked for consents. Zindia Limited was stopped from processing its block in the Queen Charlotte Sound after Marlborough District Council issued a cease and desist notice. The company took their case to the Court of Appeal but later withdrew its application. Managing director Jacob Mannothra says it could be time for the company to “bid goodbye” to Marlborough. Art attack: Budding artists still have time to enter Plunket Marlborough’s art competition. Open to ages 0-10 years old, the theme is “this makes me happy.” Children can draw anything that makes them smile. The top six from each age group will be put up on Facebook, and first, second, and third place winners will be determined by likes. Email a picture of your drawing to tehya.henare@plunket.org.nz by Friday December 11th and be in to win some awesome prizes. Big solution to tiny issue: Tiny homes could be easier to build after a Government review that aims to smooth out “challenges” and confusion over existing rules. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment hopes to start drafting a guidance document from next year, to help councils, builders and tiny homeowners across the country navigate building regulations.

Cancer help driving force for golf challenge Paula Hulburt Twenty-four golf balls, 36-kilometres and a will to help others will see three golfers hit the fairway for a mammoth charity drive. Friends Matt Croad, Jamie Norton and Saxon Balck are gearing up for an ultramarathon of golf, aiming to sink 72 holes in one day. The trio, who are raising money for Marlborough Cancer Society, will cover more than 36km and four rounds in around 14 hours in the aptly named Longest Day event. Together, they hope to raise $1500 for the charity. For photographer Matt, it was his cousin who inspired him to take part. “My cousin was diagnosed with a brain tumour at eight years old and we got to see first-hand the amazing work of the people involved. “So, to raise money to help support locals, help fund education, preventative measures, and the research involved with cancer was quite an easy deci-

Jamie Norton, Saxon Balck and Matt Croad are raising money for Marlborough Cancer Society. Photo: Supplied. sion for me,” he says. Teeing off at sunrise on 11 December, the event has already raised more than $62,000 nationally. All money raised in Marlborough will stay in the region. For Jamie, signing up seemed like a natural step. “We estimate this will take over 14 hours to complete and will cover 36km if we hit the ball straight all day, which is unlikely,” says Jamie. “In my role as a life insurance adviser I see just how prevalent cancer is and the impact

it has on families and friends. I wanted to do something to support the Marlborough cancer society locally. “I think this is a great nationwide initiative from the Cancer Society of NZ, and we hope that with word getting out now that there is more participation in the years to come.” Jamie, who has a handicap of 11 started playing when he was 13 years old for about three years. He picked it up again three years ago and is a member of Rarangi Golf Club.

The event will be hard work, he says. “It’s going to be a really big challenge. “The old dad bod will be aching towards the end and likely the following day but all for a great cause.” The course caterer Sandra Collins is helping with food throughout and the day and the team plan on stopping for a lunch break. But the rest of the time they are relying on family and friends to keep their motivation up. Saxon Balck, who works at the Golf Hub at Marlborough Golf Club, began playing golf at just two years old. With a handicap of 1, he is confident they will complete the course. “I’m 100 per cent confident we can do it. We have 14-15hrs up our sleeves and the will to get this done for a great cause.” “Our goal is $1500, currently we’re at $791 so just over halfway.” Donations of any size can be made at https://www.longestday.org.nz/t/righton

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Staying safe while having festive drinks Russ Smith Senior Community Constable Police, ambulance and fire service staff brace themselves in the weeks leading up to Christmas because some people over-indulge in alcohol. This leads to an increase in calls for service including drink-driving, crashes, family harm incidents, assaults, fights and disorder. We usually plan what we’ll do when we go on holiday, yet many of us will drink socially at this time of the year without any sort of planning at all. A night on the town is potentially far more risky than the average family holiday.

Here are some simple ways to assist you in planning and having a good night out without regretting events the next morning: If you are planning to drink anything alcoholic, don’t take your own vehicle to the venue. Have a designated sober driver arranged for your group or book a bus for your work function or arrange taxis to transport everyone. If it’s your responsibility to get yourself home, have the means to pay for a taxi. Make sure you are not dehydrated before you start drinking alcohol. Alcohol will affect you more quickly if you haven’t had good fluid intake during the day.

Having water before you start drinking alcohol will hold off the effects for longer. Drinking water or non-alcoholic drinks during the evening will also reduce the dehydrating and inebriating effect of alcohol. This may also help prevent a hangover. If you think that there may not be a lot of food at the social event, have something substantial to eat before you go, or while socialising. If you are in town there are a good number of bars, restaurants and takeaways to dine from. Food will slow the progress of alcohol into your bloodstream. This allows your body more time to process what ends up in your

Senior Community Constable Russ Smith. blood and reduces the potential for intoxication.

Stay with the group of people that you are socialising with. A lot of the conflict that police deal with after people have been drinking seems to occur when drink-affected individuals go wandering. You are safer in your own social group. Others are more likely to look after you if you become intoxicated. It’s important to have someone reliable look after your drink if you leave it unattended. Finally, use judgement and common sense. If you are feeling affected by alcohol, consider having a nonalcohol drink or two so that you don’t end up in a police cell or a hospital bed.

Listeria threat sparks second food recall Marlborough’s Pak ‘n Save supermarket has been hit by a second food recall in less than two months. New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public to return Pak’n Save branded, sliced-in-store, ready-to-eat meat products purchased in Blenheim as they may contain listeria bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes). New Zealand Food Safety national manager food compliance services Melinda Sando says customers should return the

products to Pak’n Save Blenheim for a full refund. “Subsequent visits by MPI as well as testing at the store revealed the presence of listeria on equipment, resulting in a precautionary recall to ensure risk to consumers is minimised. “Infection can be serious among vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborn babies, people with weakened immune systems and elderly people.”

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Freedom camping sites close Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

Two-thirds of Marlborough’s council-owned freedom camping sites will shut under a new draft bylaw. Marlborough’s freedom camping rules changed again on Friday after a quick vote at an extraordinary meeting. It was the fourth time Marlborough District Council had changed its freedom camping bylaw, now called the “responsible camping control” bylaw, in almost 14 years. The region has flip-flopped between banning freedom camping in all but some parts of the region and allowing campers everywhere except certain sites. Friday’s vote put an end to camping at all but five of the council’s camping sites, and required visitors to be self-contained Residents of a small Marlborough community that has rallied against freedom campers plan to have a “massive party” after the council agreed to close a camp site in their bay. The decision was a major win for Double Bay residents Kathryn Omond and Maggie Curteis. The pair pleaded with councillors

to close the bay’s freedom camping site, saying tourists defecated in their gardens. The new bylaw would close three proposed campsites and eight existing sites – including the one in Double Bay. It would be in effect from Tuesday. The pair, who watched councillors make a unanimous vote within 15 minutes, said residents of Double Bay would have a “massive party” to celebrate the decision. “We’re just beyond thrilled ... Finally, they have listened and acted on what their ratepayers want,” Kathryn says. Maggie thought other councils would follow Marlborough’s lead, and pick up its “forward thinking”. The Villa Backpackers Lodge Picton owner Rob Burn, also in the audience, says councillors had done “a great thing”. “[The new bylaw] echoes the community’s wishes. “I know there may be legal implications ... but it always irked me that people could have free holidays here but when we went overseas, we couldn’t do the same thing.” The five open sites were Blen-

Ward residents were “up in arms” over a proposal to put a freedom camping site by their “sacred” war memorial. The camp site has now been pulled.

Double Bay residents asked for the freedom camping site near their homes to be closed earlier this year as travellers invaded their privacy. The council has heard those concerns and will shut the site. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. heim’s Wynen St car park; the Taylor Dam, south of Blenheim; the Renwick Domain; Lake Elterwater, north of Ward; and the Wairau Diversion. The remaining five sites could take 120 vehicles a night. Campers could still park up at commercial campgrounds or at more than 50 Department of Conservation (DOC) campsites, for a fee. Councillors were told Marlborough had the most DOC

Highland fling There was a distinctive Scottish flavour to the Marlborough Farmers’ Market on Sunday as St Andrew’s Day was celebrated in style. Members of Blenheim & Districts Highland Pipe Band marked the celebration of Scotland’s patron saint with a special performance as they piped in the haggis. Shoppers stopped to watch the band perform and pay homage to a Haggis before enjoying the talents by local Highland and country dancers. Photo: Malinda Boniface.

sites out all of New Zealand’s regions. Councillor David Oddie, who chaired the freedom camping sub-committee, says Marlborough first introduced a freedom camping bylaw to show the region was campervan friendly, and this would not be changing.

Proposed freedom camping site changes (council owned): Wynen St car park – open to one night stays, 6pm to 9am Renwick Domain – open to two night stays, 6pm to 9am Lake Elterwater Reserve – open to two night stays Wairau Diversion – open to two night stays Taylor River Dam – open to two night stays Picton High St car park – proposal pulled Picton Memorial Park – proposal pulled Ward Domain – proposal pulled Brown River Reserve – closed Ohauparuparu Bay - closed Koromiko Recreation Reserve – closed Alfred Stream Reserve – closed Ohingaroa Bay Reserve – closed Double Bay Reserve – closed Anakiwa Village Green – closed Blairich Reserve – closed

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Hospice promotions manager Sandy Inwood, left, with Rosalie Snowden from Mayflower Studio Florist. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Festive fundraiser decks the halls in Marlborough and North Carolina Marlborough’s annual Pre-Christmas Peek event which gives a look inside a selection of festively decorated local homes has moved online this year. The popular event, which raises

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Hospice Marlborough relies on donations from the community. However, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 earlier this year, Hospice Marlborough promotions manager Sandy Inwood says they just couldn’t risk doing it in person this time around. “We decided that we cannot, in all good conscience, have 300 people through people’s homes. “It may be okay, but it might not and if anything happened, we’d feel awful. “People put so much effort into decorating their homes that to cancel if alert levels changed would be such a waste,” she says. Rather than scrapping the fundraiser altogether, this year they have decided to

take it online - for the first time ever. In another first, the tour features two properties in Raleigh, North Carolina, US Sandy, who lived over there 20 years ago, has enlisted the help of an old friend who enjoys getting her house in the festive spirit. “I thought my friend went over the top with her Christmas decorations and then she told me her neighbour’s were even more so. They’re just like in the movies! “It has been an interesting and challenging year, making it more important than usual to support each other and keep in touch with our friends and family around the world,” says Sandy. Along with the Stateside properties, the 30-minute video tour features two from

Blenheim - including the Endeavour Homes show home - as well as a Christmas decorating tutorial filmed at Mayflower Studio. People who buy the link will get a special discount code too. But it’s so much more than just a discount says owner Jane Robinson. The evening we run for the people who purchase the video is much more than “20 per cent off purchases”. “Every time the fundraiser is run, we donate 20 per cent of the evenings takings to Hospice, and we have an evening with Christmas cake and bubbles. “Gift basket product samples and our florists are on deck arranging and demonstrating. “The more people we have through our doors the more we can donate.”

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Providing priceless support Many of Hospice Marlborough’s fundraising events this year which allow them to keep their invaluable service completely free of charge - had to be cancelled due to the virus. As with other businesses, they felt the strain when their Hospice Shop in Redwood Village also had to temporarily close due to lockdown. “Pre-Christmas Peek is our main fundraising event for this year and it would be wonderful if people could support it,” Sandy says. The hospice has been providing specialist palliative care and medicine for many years to the people of Marlborough with life-limiting illnesses, as well as supporting their friends and family/whanau members. Their focus is not only on providing end of life care, but also living every moment.

“The people of Marlborough have been wonderful in their support of hospice over the years and now we need them more than ever. “It’s a great excuse to get a group

of friends and family together for a Christmas watch party. “You can get the link and watch at a time that suits everyone. “Every person who donates to watch the link will make a real difference and we thank you for all your support.” The link to the video will

be available from the first week of December. To order please email promotions@mht.org.nz and they will provide you with the bank details for depositing a donation of $25 per person watching the video. Make a meal of it with Christmas-themed high tea boxes provided by Blenheim’s Sweet Creations and White Wab-

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bit Tea. $15 per person, the box includes an assortment of delicious Christmas-themed sweet treats. Order and collect directly from Sweet Creations by phoning 03 577 8718 or pop in and see them at 4 John Street, Blenheim. For more information on the event visit their Facebook page or website prechristmaspeek.co.nz.

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Wrap-around service, compassion and comfort

Hospice services are not simply about end of life but providing care and support for the patient, their friends and family/ whanau. People may be referred to Hospice Marlborough while undergoing treatment for their illness not just for end of life care. The earlier a referral is in place, the more staff can get to know the patient as a person, as well

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as their family and friends. This means care can be specifically tailored to help ensure a person’s needs and wishes are met and respected. Experts in palliative medicine and care, staff have years of experience providing care and comfort at the hospice itself and in the community. The umbrella of care offers a holistic approach when it comes to caring for a

person, encompassing their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The services provided are free of charge to patients and their families irrespective of their religion, ethnicity, age or ability to pay. Fundraisers like the Pre-Christmas Peek are vital to help ensure the service can help as many people and families as possible

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Hospice Marlborough is not just about end-of-life but also offers respite care in family-orientated surroundings.

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2020 Champions

Resilience at core of Mako triumph Peter Jones If last year’s Mitre 10 premiership clean sweep represented a “coming-of-age” for top of the south rugby, Saturday’s effort at Eden Park underlined Tasman’s arrival as a New Zealand provincial rugby powerhouse. Going back-to-back with a settled squad is one thing, having to almost totally re-shape your forward pack, then deal with a string of injuries to key players, including another early in the final, is quite another. The 2020 Mako squad epitomise the word ‘resilience’. The seeds of their 13-12 victory over Auckland were sewn during a testing series of round robin matches. Heavy losses to Auckland, North Harbour and Canterbury sent them back to the drawing board. Tasman’s ability to learn from their poor performances, remedy the problems and improve at the The Tasman Mako side show off their silverware at Nelson airport after their Mitre 10 Cup premiership success at Eden Park. business end of the season was Photo: Shuttersport.

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Tasman’s senior players such as Quinten Strange, left, Mitch Hunt and David Havili have been at the centre of the team’s premiership successes. Photo: Shuttersport. integral to their effort at Eden Park. For that, their team leaders, coaches and management must take a huge amount of credit. Co-head coach Andrew Goodman put their win down to “a lot of hard work and a lot of belief ”. “We have flown under the radar a bit this season. Not many people were expecting that result but we had belief … we

just chipped away in the background and knew we had a performance in us that could win us back-to-back titles. “That defensive block towards the end when Auckland were hard on attack just sums up what the jersey means to the boys, a lot of heart went into that block. “I’m just really stoked for everyone that has been involved this season. The whole time

and our leadership group has been outstanding. “There are also a lot of guys that aren’t here to celebrate tonight with us but we will be having a good connection with them over the next few days because there have been some massive contributions off the field.” Losing a key player such as playmaker Mitch Hunt early in the decider with concussion may have rattled lesser teams,

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2020 Champions but the Mako covered his absence with aplomb. “Tim [O’Malley] and Dave [Havili] stepped up and took on some extra work, including the goalkicking,” said Goodman. “I’m so proud of Tim, he has only started in the last three weeks but he is a guy that epitomises our squad … even when he hasn’t been getting regular starts he works away and is a great team man, puts the team first. “Quentin [MacDonald] is another … he’s just put his hand up over the last two weeks and led the way. It’s great that we can call

on a guy of that experience.” While only nine players remained from the team that contested last year’s final, Goodman said it was the calibre of those players that proved so vital. “At the core of that group is Dave Havili, Mitch Hunt, Quin Strange, Alex Nankivell, Andrew Makalio and Fin Christie … our leadership group have been outstanding for us every week. They have driven the standards … I am just so proud of not only them but the whole squad.” When asked to compare last year’s triumph with Saturday’s NEW ZEALAND

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effort, Goodman noted, “It was pure happiness to win it the first time, that will hold a very special place in my heart, but this is really satisfying. “It has been a lot of hard work and we have learned some hard lessons on the way … the main thing is that the boys have kept believing - as a coaching group, as a management group and as a playing group. “We have learned from those occasions when we didn’t perform to our best and tonight we put in a performance that I thought was worthy of a win. We probably cre-

ated a few more scoring opportunities [than Auckland].” Goodman also took time to praise his fellow coaches. “Shane Christie has been a magician with our defence over the last few years, he’s done an amazing job. And the work Clarke Dermody, in his last year with us, has done with our young forward pack has had a lot to do with the result today.” Tasman’s victory with a vastly different squad this year shows there is depth in the region, while Goodman said that the players who have come from elsewhere

to join the union have relished the experience. “You talk to a guy like Mark Telea … now he’s a Mako man for life, he understands what it is to be a Mako man. He sees what we do every day … the players that have come to the Mako, whether it be for a year or more, they just love the place, Nelson and Blenheim, they love the team and how we operate and the footy we play. “That’s a credit to the boys that have grown up in the region. It shows the passion they have for the team and it’s something special,” Goodman added.

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2020 Champions Tasman have had to fight ruin, relegation and dissolution to get to the top... Tasman’s 15 years of existence have been marked by early battles to be accepted, then later struggles to become recognised as a major player on the national scene. Here’s how it all panned out. TIMELINE February 2005: Marlborough and Nelson Bays rugby stakeholders vote unanimously to support a joint venture bid to play in the Air New Zealand Cup June 2005: A combined Marlborough, Nelson Bays side is accepted into the ANZC, providing grounds are upgraded August 2005: Rugby manager Todd Blackadder, CEO Lee Germon and coach Dennis Brown named – Tasman name adopted December 2005: Tasman officially becomes New Zealand’s newest provincial union. July 2006: Lansdowne Park upgrade signed off. Makos play their first ANZC match at Lansdowne Park, against North Harbour. Finish season 12th with three wins. January 2007: TRU borrow $600,000 to service $2.85m mortgage October 2007: Tasman finish 11th in the NPC with two wins, Blackadder replaces Brown as Makos coach February 2008: Peter Barr replaces Lee Germon as CEO April 2008: TRU announce crip-

pling $3.149m debt July 2008: Marlborough District Council steps in and buys Lansdowne Park off the TRU for $3.45 million August 2008: Tasman finish seventh in NPC, with four wins, however NZRU announce plans to dump Tasman and Northland from the ANZC in 2009. September 2008: Tasman appeal to NZRU to remain in ANZC and are given a stay of execution, providing provinces resolve differences and present a sustainable budget for 2009 December 2008: Golden Edge and the Crusaders underwrite TRU for $300,000. MDC and NCC underwrite TRU for $75,000 – NZRU accepts Tasman back into the ANZC for 2009 February 2009: Kieran Keane and Bevan Cadwallader replace Blackadder as Makos coaches. The team finish ninth in the NPC, with six wins including victory over Auckland July 2009: NZRU decide to return to 10-team competition. A ‘Save The Makos’ campaign is launched, backed by a petition signed by 14,000 fans and helps persuade the NZRU that a 14-team format should remain July 2010: Leon MacDonald replaces Cadwallader as assistant coach, alongside Keane. The team finish 12th with four wins. October 2011: The Makos finish 14th with just two wins. October 2012: The tide turns. Makos

make play-offs for the first time, winning five round robin games, but lose to Otago in semifinal. Andrew Flexman replaces Peter Barr as CEO. October, 2013: Makos win 10 of the 12 matches, take out the ITM Cup championship by beating Hawke’s Bay at Trafalgar Park and are promoted to the premiership division October, 2014: Makos reach ITM Cup premiership final, winning eight of their 12 matches, then lose a thrilling final to Taranaki in New Plymouth. Tony Lewis replaces Andrew Flexman as CEO. October, 2015: Mako win seven of their 11 games, lose semifinal to Auckland. October, 2016: Leon MacDonald replaces Keane as head coach. Tasman win eight from 12, losing to Canterbury in the final. October, 2017: After winning seven from their 12 matches, Tasman reach another final, losing again to Canterbury in Christchurch. The Makos officially change their name to The Tasman Mako October, 2018: Another top season, winning nine from 11, but are beaten in the semifinal by Canterbury. November, 2018: Andrew Goodman and Clarke Dermody replace MacDonald as co-head coaches October, 2019: The Tasman Mako – the nation’s champion rugby province. November, 2020: Back-to-back champions!

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Mako players celebrate another try to impressive winger Leicester Fa’anganuku. Photo: Shuttersport.

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Falcons fly above local TPL rivals Peter Jones Reporter

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The Falcons grabbed boasting rights among Marlborough’s two Tasman Premier League cricket sides with a narrow win at Horton Park on Saturday. They prevailed by nine runs over the Dolphins, defending a mediocre total on the number one pitch. The Falcons won the toss and elected to bat, a decision they probably rued at 83-7 in the 33rd over. However, Bailey AndrewsKennedy came to the rescue, forming two lucrative partnerships, with firstly Luke Pannell, then Ben Ivory-McCullum to push their score to a defendable 159-9 after the completion of the 50 overs. Andrews-Kennedy remained unbeaten on 69 from 117 balls, striking seven fours as he held the innings together in the face of some demanding bowling. Chris Bartholomeusz, with 26 at the top of the order, produced the other innings of note. Joel Pannell, with the superb figures of 3-9 from seven overs, was the chief destroyer, while Jerrym Lamb, 3-32 from nine, and Will Smith, 2-38 from 10, were the other main wicket-takers. Dolphins made a solid start to their run chase, Rikki Bovey (22 from 60), Tom Sutherland (17 from 48) and Akhil Pant (20 from 24) pushing them to

71-3 when Pant departed. Corey Bovey and Smith moved the score to 105 before Bovey was dismissed in the 31st over, his side still within striking distance of their target. However, when Smith (38 from 23) was caught and bowled by Nick Weaver at 117-5 the lower order slide began in earnest. Four wickets fell quickly, including that of key batsman Lamb, for the addition of just 14 runs and although Kirk Nicholas (18 not out) briefly threatened to get Dolphins home, when Andrews-Kennedy trapped Pannell lbw in the 47th over it was all over. Tarin Mason (3-17 from 10), Weaver (2-20 from 10), Tim Petrie (2-29 from 9) and Andrews-Kennedy (2-39 from 9.1) did the damage. T20 begins The Marlborough senior Twenty20 competition began on Friday evening at Horton Park, with opening round wins to Marlborough Boys’ College and Renwick. MBC came out on top of a low scoring encounter to beat Wairau Valley by four wickets, while Renwick put a decent score of 133-7 on the board then contained the dangerous Celtic batting lineup to 127-6. In the Valley v MBC clash, Wairau Valley batted first and limped to a modest score of 99-9 from their 20 overs, Greg Stretch with 28 from 32 balls leading the way with the

bat. Cameron Collins, Tim Petrie and Hunter Ruffell each bagged a brace of wickets for the college side. Bailey Andrews-Kennedy, who claimed 3-14 from his four overs, was the pick of the Valley attack. MBC’s batting effort was far from daunting, but they got the job done for the loss of six wickets, opener Ben IvoryMcCullum top scoring with 28, aided by 19 from Cooper Roberts. Their second wicket partnership of 47 was pivotal in their successful chase. The evening’s batting highlight came from Renwick opener Kirk Nicholas, who blasted 79 from just 49 balls before being run out from the final ball of the 20 overs. He and Mark Zillwood, with 20, were the main contributors to a handy total. Jaden Adams picked up two wickets for Celtic while Greg Hegglun, with 1-9 from his three overs, was the most parsimonious. Celtic’s run chase stuttered throughout, a 65-run third wicket partnership between Tom Sutherland (60 from 47) and Jack Holdaway (30 from 35) setting up a chance of victory before wickets began to fall and the run rate became too daunting. Renwick’s bowlers were generally economical and disciplined, conceding only one wide in 20 overs, with Cody Golding and Mike Anstis both bagging a brace.

Top scorer Bailey Andrews-Kennedy thrashes the ball through the off side during the Falcons’ innings on Saturday. Photos: Peter Jones.

Dolphins’ bowler Will Smith sends down another medium-paced delivery at Horton Park on Saturday.

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Emily speeds to second women’s triathlon win Peter Jones

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Emily Marfell picked up the pace to notch her second consecutive victory in the Well & Good Marlborough Women’s Triathlon on Sunday. In 2019, the Blenheim GP finished in 51 minutes 22.4 seconds, on Sunday she ran, cycled and swam to her second victory in the iconic Marlborough event, taking nearly two minutes off her previous best with a time of 49.42.2. After duelling for the lead with 12-year-old Neve McKenzie in the run, Emily got her nose in front coming into the first transition and was never headed. After a powerful bike leg she entered the pool complex well clear of second-placed Nikita Gane, a previous winner who finished in 50.52.9, and third-placed Rebekah Anderson. Emily was chuffed to go back-to-back in an event she has a real affinity for. “I won it last year but I thought it was a bit of a fluke, so it’s really exciting to win it this year also. “There were some really good girls chasing me so I’m pleased to beat them, because there is some real talent there. “Neve [who finished fourth]

Wynne Garrick, who has competed in every Marlborough Women’s Triathlon, was back in action on Sunday.

The top three placegetters in Sunday’s Well & Good Marlborough Women’s Triathlon, from left, third-placed Rebekah Anderson, winner Emily Marfell and Nikita Gane, who came second. Photos: Peter Jones. Neve McKenzie heads for the transition zone after took off like a rocket on the the event organisers who hopefully I can say in 20 another strong run. run and I was really glad to persevered in such a difficult years that I am still turning get past her in the last k … year to stage the event. up,” added Emily. then I expected people to reel “Cheers to Mark [Grammer] The event, New Zealand’s me in on the bike so I was and his team for putting it on oldest women-only triathpleased to see at the turn that despite the reduced numbers lon, was contested for the there was a bit of a margin. … and still being as enthusi- 38th time, with 120 entrants this year. Unlike traditional “I’m a terrible swimmer so I astic. knew I needed a huge mar- “We are very lucky … it’s just triathlons, it was run in regin [at the pool]. good to see people out here,” verse order; starting with a run/walk, leading into a cy“It’s quite a unique triathlon, said Emily. having the swim at the end, She admitted she was in- cle and finishing with a short just the fatigue and trying spired by likes of Wynne swim. to catch your breath when Garrick, who has competed It comprised a 5km run, you jump in after working so in every women’s tri since its mainly along the Taylor Riv- Overall winner Emily Marfell has a smile on her hard on the bike. inception, and Vicki Green, er bank, followed by a 14km face as she nears the finish line. “It makes it a real challenge who has missed just one. cycle leg up to the landfill on … 100 metres feels like a kil- Both were on deck on Sun- Taylor Pass Road and finished with a 100m swim at ometre.” day. Emily was full of praise for “They are my inspiration, the Aquatic Centre.

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Sevens action proves popular Peter Jones

Although visiting teams picked up the main titles at the inaugural Awarua Park 7s tournament on Saturday, the event was hailed as a “fantastic day of sevens action”. Laurie McGlone, a member of the Moutere Rugby Club’s organising committee, said they “were really happy with how it went”. “The number of teams that supported the event was fantastic … we have had plenty

of positive comments about how it was run and we plan to make it an annual fixture. “The standard of footy across all divisions was excellent and it was great to see some players stand out who would otherwise not have been given the opportunity.” Eighteen teams were involved - six in division one, eight in division two and four in the women’s grade, with Laurie suggesting there is room for more in 2021. The men’s division one title

was won by the slick combination from Marist, who were unbeaten in pool play, beat local side Renwick 2910 in the semifinal, then downed Kahurangi 24-19 in a thrilling final. Kahurangi beat home team Moutere 33-0 in the other semi. The other Marlboroughbased side involved, Waitohi, downed Wanderers 39-7 in pool play but narrowly missed a place in the semis. The women’s title was taken

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