Marlborough Weekly 20 August 2019 by Top South Media

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Paula Hulburt A Picton pensioner is being investigated for alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour with two young boys he befriended. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is being investigated by police after a complaint was made from a worried member of the public. He has denied any wrongdoing, saying the incident was a misunderstanding. The boys, both members of a community group the man was involved with, are both under 16-years-old. The man is alleged to have asked to sleep in the same hotel room as the pair, but not the same bedroom, in his capacity as self-appointed youth liaison leader. Yesterday, the mother of one of the boys, says their family had trusted the man. She says the matter has affected her whole family. “He’s a groomer. We put our trust in him and all the he was grooming our son behind closed doors. “I had no understanding what a groomer was before this and now I know, that’s what he is,” she says. A spokesman from the community group, who asked not to be named to protect the identity of the children involved, says police have been investigating the claims for six months. “The parents and the children are both getting counselling, but all we keep hearing from the police are excuses,” he says. Asked by the Marlborough Weekly about the

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Wira Stafford, 87, was at Wairau Bar for the opening of Whitebait season. Wira has been whitebaiting at the Wairau Bar for 80 years. Photo: Matt Brown.

Whitebaiters off to a slow start With the sun shining down and barely a breath of wind, keen whitebaiters have been making the most of the start of the season. Wira Stafford, 87, from Blenheim has been white bait-

ing at the Wairau Bar for 80 years. The keen fisherman says he tries to come down as often as possible. “I got four or five pound a day here last year but nothing

at the moment. I come down when I can I suppose, see if the nets are going,” he says. The season opened to a slow start on Thursday. Department of Conservation ranger Rob Avery, says he

may have caught enough for a single pattie. “A dozen is the most I’ve got in one go,” Rob says. “It’s good pre-season training, when they do start, I’ll be ready,” he says.

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There’s more than one way to the top of the mountain and now with the opening of a new track at the Wither Hills, there’s one more. The Grigg Drive to Rotary Lookout track was opened with a speech and a stroll up the hill on Wednesday at 3.30 pm. The 900m track begins at Grigg Drive, just off Taylor Pass Rd, and takes a meandering, easy grade path to meet up with Rotary Lookout Track near the summit. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says the Wither Hills tracks are a real asset to the community. “We sometimes take for granted what we have on our doorstep,” he says. “The facilities we have in Marlborough, particularly Blenheim, are world class and need to be celebrated.

Walking Access Commission regional field advisor Penny Wardle, council reserves officer Rob Dunn and Marlborough Mayor John Leggett gave the new Wither Hills walk a try. Photo: Matt Brown. “I’d like to take the opportunity Council parks and reserves ofto give reserve staff a huge wrap. ficer Rob Dunn says the track “[The farm park] is a draw card was built in less than ten weeks to those visiting our region with and cost about $35,000 - nearly the Farm Park well known as an $10,000 under budget. iconic sporting and leisure fea- “Many people worked together ture in Marlborough.” to make it happen,” Rob says.

The 1100-hectare park has over 180 kilometres of walking and cycling tracks. Rob says about 300,000 walkers and cyclists have used the farm park in the past year, about ten times the amount when recording began in 1993. “It’s great the public is out using it,” he says. “It’s green prescription for a lot of people. The Walking Access Commission granted the Bike Walk Marlborough Trust $4,000 from its Enhanced Access Fund towards designing and constructing gates and signposts for the new track. Walking Access Commission Regional field adviser Penny Wardle says the Commission is glad to have contributed. “This is an ideal project for us to work alongside the council,” Penny says.

Cancer kit saving lives Paula Hulburt Editor

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A Blenheim woman is urging others to take at an at-home bowel cancer test which helped save her life. When June Maslin got a bowel testing kit in the post, she put it aside; with no family history and no symptoms, at first it seemed like a waste of time. But she was persuaded by friends to do the test and within a month was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour. The keen golfer, who has since been given the all clear, is warning others not to ignore the free test kits. “I nearly didn’t do it but it’s so simple to do and it’s given me a second chance at life,” she says. The grandmother of one had surgery at Wairau Hospital in April this year and will not need chemotherapy. She says the 5-minute test detected signs of the cancer before she developed any symptoms. In the year since it was launched in Marlborough, the bowel cancer screening initiative has seen 15,223 kits sent out. Sixty-six per cent were returned. The Ministry of Health’s target for return rate is 60 per cent. “I felt fine, I didn’t have any

TUESDAY 20 August 2019

Police investigate pensioner FROM PAGE 1

June Maslin was successfully treated for bowel cancer after an at-home test kit detected it early. Photo: Paula Hulburt. Bowel Screening Programme manager Claudia Teunissen has been helping spread the word at information stalls at festivals, A&P shows and community meetings. She says the most satisfying part of her role is getting positive feedback from the public. “People telling me that they have completed the kit and had a negative result. “Also, when people tell me that

symptoms, June says. “I really didn’t think there was anything wrong. “Please do it now, the sooner it’s done, the better peace of mind you’ll have. “Everybody during this was absolutely marvelous, the hospital staff were fabulous.” A total of 415 tests have proven positive with 11 of these proving to be cancer. Nelson Marlborough Health

I had convinced them to do the test after we had spoken together at another event. “I also feel I’ve done a good job when people from our priority population want to talk to me individually and even request for a kit to be sent to them,” she says. For further information visit www.timetoscreen.nz/bowelscreening/

claims, the man vehemently denied any wrongdoing. “I told a boy who had a body odour problem that he had to pull back his foreskin to clean it properly,” he says. The alleged offender, who says he was in the army for 8 years, claims he was told “not to come back” to the group where he had been a long-time member. When the allegations first came to light, the group member was told he was no longer welcome. A trespass notice means he cannot get in contact with the alleged victims. “I hope I get a big apology, but I’m not sure I’d go back,” he said when approached about the claims. The spokesman says the group had no choice but to remove the man from the club. “When something like this happens, you either remove the children or the person who the claims are about. “Alarm bells had been ringing for a while. Just little things that didn’t mean much on their own but when you add them all together give you something to be concerned about. “The children and their parents have been through so much and deserve an end to this nightmare. “They are the important ones in all this,” he says.

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Early kitten season warning An early start to kitten season has prompted an appeal to pet owners. A Blenheim veterinary centre has revealed some young cats coming to them to be neutered are already pregnant. It is the earliest start to kitten season in several years say staff. Veterinary assistant Lisa Evans from Springlands Veterinary Centre says it is the earliest she remembers. “Cats should be neutered by six months old. Anything over that is a risk.” Kitten season typically begins in October says Lisa. The mild winter could have had an impact on the early start she thinks. The Boyce Street clinic has seen feline patients booked in for neutering in the last week that were already pregnant. The younger the cat is when she falls pregnant, the bigger the risk, says Lisa. “It puts a lot of pressure on a smaller system that might not be ready for it.”

Restaurant boss’s wage cheat costs thousands Paula Hulburt

The owner of an Indian restaurant who tried to cheat staff out of wages has been ordered to pay them nearly $60,000. Blenheim man Subash Raizada, 57, also known as Roger Raizada, owns Maharajah India Ltd. Staff accused him of harassment and trying to pressure them to hand over money or risk their immigration status. The Employment Relations Authority found in favour of three former employees, Vibha Sood, Kulijeet Kaur and Akshay Dame. The announcement come as it was revealed the business was to be struck off the Register of Companies. In his findings, chief of the Employment Relations Authority James Crichton says the company, of which Raizada was sole director, owed the trio money. “I am satisfied that Maharaja India Limited owes a total sum of

staff had never worked for him and accused them of fraud. “But those stories simply are not credible,” Crighton says. “Mr Raizada’s position appeared to be that none of these folk actually worked for the company and that the documents were simply structured to suggest that they had worked there. “Ms Sood gave evidence that she had to pay back wages to the employer after she had been paid them. The evidence from Ms Sood’s bank account quite clearly supports her testimony that she was paid wages and then was required to rebate some of that payment either back to Mr Raizada or to another employee who then provided that sum to Mr Raizada,” he wrote. Raizada was convicted in the Blenheim District Court on representative charges following guilty pleas to offences under the Immigration Act 2009 and the Crimes Act 1961 in February.

Subash Raizada must pay three former staff an ERA hearing has found. Photo: Supplied. $59,390.47 in respect to minimum wages and holiday pay for the credit of three employees, namely Ms Vibha Sood, Ms Kuljeet Kaur and Mr Akshay Dame”. Raizada’s son bought the Seymour St restaurant in 2015, changing it to Raizada Indian Restaurant. An Employment Relations Authority (ERA) hearing in Blenheim in May was told how a labour inspectorate began an investigation in March 2015.

Staff claimed several incidents where they had been underpaid or not paid at all. Kaur revealed she was told by Raizada that her visa was dependant on him and that she should pay him $35,000. Dame did a week’s work with Raizada, as a trial. In a statement Raizada told him he would need to pay $35,000 if he wanted the manager’s position. Dame turned him down. Raizada responded by saying the

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A last-minute run on council hopefuls means Marlborough people will have plenty of candidates to choose from. Nominations for Marlborough District Council closed on Friday with 27 candidates putting their name forward, two more than the last local body elections in 2016. Two nominees that were unsuccessful in the last election have once again entered the race, Peter Chapman and Cyril Dawson. Marlborough uses the Single Transferable Vote system, which allows voters to rank nominees. Mayoral candidate Rick Ireland, one of three running for the top spot, says he welcomes more candidates. “I was getting very worried that no one was going to stand at all. It seems that everybody has piled in at the last moment,” he says. Rick says if he were elected he plans to keep a tight hold of the council’s purse strings. “If people come at me and want money for a new project, I’m just going to say no, I haven’t got the money. “Everybody else has to be on a budget, them too”, he says.

Lambing season is underway, and one ewe, “world famous” in Blenheim, surprised owners with four woolly bundles of joy. The sheep gave birth to the four lambs around 11am on Wednesday morning on a family-owned property, halfway between Blenheim and Renwick. She has since received several visitors from members of the public keen to meet the new arrivals. Farmer Kate Jordan says at one point, three cars had parked on Middle Renwick Road to admire the newborn lambs; born on the fence line next to State Highway 1. “I don’t think she thought it through when she decided to do it there,” Kate says. The sheep, who has no name, was scanned and results indicated she was to have three lambs.

A new mother with her four lambs which were born last week to the surprise of farmer Kate Jordan. Photo: Em Brandl. She was put to pasture with around 40 other ewes expecting triplets. “She was scanned to have three, but she surprised us with four,” Kate says. She says 40 having three lambs wasn’t “too many”. “We’re right in the middle of

lambing. “They’re all flat out into it.” Kate says the four lambs and their doting mum are happy and healthy. Depending on the weather and the ewes’ mothering skills, the lambs may receive help.

“We might bring them in for the night, we’ll see how it goes,” she says. “If we need to, we help out but we prefer to let the mother take care of them. “They do a good job, most of the time.”

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New name: With the Awatere Memorial Hall set to re-open its doors to the public the Awatere Community in conjunction with the Awatere Community Trust have revealed Yealands Wines are the naming right sponsor for the new facility. Fundraising coordinator Kate Sinclair welcomes the move. Kate says “we are delighted that Yealands, as one of the significant employers in the region, have recognised the importance of this facility to the community, not only now but into the future”. The Hall will now be known as the Yealands Wines Awatere Memorial Hall.

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Tooth savvy children in rural Marlborough towns are giving dental therapists plenty to smile about. Nelson Marlborough Mobile Dental Clinic has proven a popular draw for children in Renwick, Seddon and Ward, with almost 100 percent up-to date with appointments. This has helped free-up dental therapists to focus their attentions in town clinics to help alleviate a backlog. The Nelson Marlborough Mobile Dental Clinic was due to visit Renwick, Seddon and Ward one more time this year for annual check-ups. But youngsters have been so good at showing-up for appointments it won’t need to return until next year, health bosses say. Nelson Marlborough Health Community Oral Health Service clinical director Phil Sussex says Marlborough mobile clinic users keep most appointments. “Across our whole service only 9 per cent of appointments are not kept. “We consistently find this is much lower for the Marlborough mobile clinic users and we think this reflects how much our rural communities value the service.

Mobile dental clinic Seddon patients, from left, Hadley, Maisie and Brodie MacDonald. “Parents understand how important it is to make sure children get their annual check-up”. The Ministry of Health wants district health boards to aim for less then ten per cent of children to be overdue for an appointment at any one time. In Marlborough the percentage has dropped from 11 per cent in 2017 to just 2 percent so far this year. Phil says 1856 children are seen through the two-chair Marlborough mobile service each year. He credits both parents and staff for helping children keep their appointments. “It also takes the co-operation of parents and the support of

schools who host the mobile clinic on specially-built parking bays with connections for internet, electricity and water. “Our friendly, experienced dental therapists are very much part of the success of the clinics – they go to great lengths to make sure a child has a positive experience at their appointment,” he says. The clinic usually makes regular six-monthly visits to each area. The mobile unit can do the same treatments and preventative measures that can be done at the community hub in Blenheim. Phil says there continues to be a gradual improvement in

children’s oral health and enrolment rates across the NMH service. “Different populations do have different rates of tooth decay and it is still sugar, particularly sugary drinks that drive this. “Our preventative messages about kids drinking only water and milk to keep teeth healthy are up against some fairly difficult competition from advertising. “Hopefully the kids will be passing this advice on to the adults who could benefit as well,” Phil says. The mobile clinic will return to Renwick, Seddon and Ward in January next year.

Speed limits: Marlborough District Council is reviewing speed limits on all local roads across the region and Marlburians are encouraged to have their say. Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin says it’s important locals get involved. The survey is available on the council’s website. A hard copy is also available at council’s reception, the Blenheim or Picton libraries, or at Marlborough Roads. The consultation period closes on Friday 27 September 2019. Field Days: The Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards field day is coming up on 14 September. A joint effort between award winners Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Picton Dawn Chorus, the visit, which includes a free boat trip. Get an insight into the work behind bringing back native bird numbers and what it takes to keep the sanctuary predator free. Booking is essential. Email bev.doole@icloud.com or call 03 570 5233.

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Hi-tech help for hospital helping lighten the load Paula Hulburt Sitting in a corridor at Wairau Hospital, Florence is dedicated to helping patients. Since she started two months ago, the slim new addition has been widely praised for her help and assistance. Popular with her clerical support colleagues in the hospital’s outpatient’s department, Florence the check-in kiosk has helped cut their workload. Affectionately nicknamed by hos-

pital staff, the new hi-tech kiosk has been brought in by hospital bosses as part of a three-month pilot. Project manager Grant Pownell says patient-feedback prompted the move. “Patients keep saying to us that they would like to interact with us in different ways like emails and patient portals like they might see at their GP “This is something that we can do right now that might suit better,” he says. Each patient attending an outpa-

tient appointment is sent a confirmation letter which now includes a scannable barcode. Florence then checks the patient details are correct before checking someone into the system. Patients can also enter their National Health Index (NHI) number manually. “There are security measures in place to make sure that people are who they say they are,” says Grant. “It’s about seeing if we can keep the flow going by giving staff and

patients more information about their journey,” he says. Developed by Florence Health, the kiosk has been used by around 40 percent of patients. “There’s always been a bit of rivalry between Nelson and Marlborough and Marlborough is leading the way in the Top of the South with uptake levels,” Grant says. A receptionist is always available should help be needed. Change manager Sue Lawrence says Florence is the “way forward.”

“Patients are giving it a go, they may not get it quite right first time but the more times they come in, the better they’ll get. “The feedback we’re getting from charge nurse managers about what patients think which has driven the change.” Around 100 people a day visit the outpatient department and for staff, a time-consuming part of their duties is checking people in. Clerical support’s Lisa Naeyaert says Florence has helped free them-up for other work.

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Brothers make movie magic

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For a Blenheim-based filmmaker, it all started with a dream. But it wasn’t his dream – for first-time director Nick Wye, his first short film drew inspiration from the sleep addled mind of a friend who dreamed he was running from the law. An entrant into the Top of the South Film Festival this October, 29-year-old Nick has gone from putting together home

videos to a potentially festivalwinning director and writer. His first attempt at a short film, a “crime, film-noir type” story titled Guilt, was made in collaboration with his brother, local film scene old hand Dan Wye. “I had a few ideas for films that would have been way too long for a ten-minute short film. “A friend of mine said he had this really strange dream that involved being chased by the police.

“I thought that sounded like a really good idea for a short film.” Starring Matt Johnstone and Bridget McNamara, the film was shot over three days. “The whole film takes place at night,” Nick says, “It was a bit of a problem because there’s only so many hours you can work in the evening. Watch ‘Guilt’ at the Top of the South Film Festival on 5 October at the ASB theatre.

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Daffodil Vehicle Display a popular fundraiser for cancer With the 3rd annual Daffodil Vehicle Display coming up on August 25th, the organisers are hoping for sunny weather like the last two years. The event is an opportunity to raise money for Cancer Society Marlborough. The event will take place at Brayshaw Park, where there will be around 250 vehicles on display, including classic and vintage cars, tractors, motorbikes, boats, go-karts and stock cars. “It can be any sort of cars – everyone’s welcome,” says Bob O’Malley, member of the Marlborough Branch of the Vintage Car Club. Starting at 9am and finishing at 4pm, this gives people plenty of time throughout the day to come and see the huge range of vehicles.” Bob says during his time with the Vintage Car Club, the national office was considering having a nationwide rally, but that idea was soon shelved because it was going to be a lot of organisation and wouldn’t get a good return. “But

in the last two years, the Daffodil Vehicle Display has raised 20 percent of money donated in the entire country, with all local proceeds from the event going to Cancer Society Marlborough,” says Bob. “The public’s generosity is amazing. It’s a gold coin entry but some people give you $50 and don’t want the change – it’s incredible. Local businesses have also been very generous.” Bob would also like to say ‘thankyou’ to the other car clubs and vehicle owners for supporting the event. “It’s always a really enjoyable day for everyone,” says Bob. “What’s surprising is how much the children enjoy seeing the old cars – it’s great to see their eyes light up. There will be a big variety of vehicles, even an old steamroller.” Other drawcards are the farm machinery with old tractors and trucks on display and items made by the Woodworking Guild. With around 300 members in the lo-

cal Vintage Car Club, there’s no shortage of volunteers willing to help out at the event, including those working in the commercial kitchen making morning and afternoon teas and lunch items for purchase. There will also be coffee carts, BBQ’s and Mr Whippy onsite plus Bouncy Castles and tram rides to Omaka for the kids. With a Highland Band and another local band there to entertain the crowds and so many fantastic cars on display, it will be a fabulous, fun day out while raising money for an important cause. The Daffodil Vehicle Display takes place at Brayshaw Park on Sunday, August 25th from 9am to 4pm. Gold coin entry.

The Daffodil Vehicle Display takes place at Brayshaw Park on Sunday, August 25th from 9am to 4pm. Gold coin entry. Vintage cars, trucks and tractors from previous shows. They will all be on display this weekend during the Daffodil Vehicle Display at Brayshaw Park on Sunday as part of a fundraiser for Daffodil Day.

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Marlborough honours endurance cyclist Peter Jones Marlborough proudly saluted the efforts of local endurance cyclist Craig Harper during a Mayoral Reception in the district council chambers on Friday. Nearly two months ago the 42-year-old Blenheim builder completed the legendary Race Across America [RAAM], riding from west to east in just 10 days, 15 hours and 47 minutes. He cycled 3070 miles, across 12 US states – finishing fourth overall, and third in the under-50 solo category, a stunning achievement for a RAAM rookie. When he finally stepped off his bike, Craig had ticked off one of the world’s toughest sporting achievements, becoming the first athlete from this province to achieve the feat. On Friday his family, support crew, sponsors and other supporters gathered in the Marlborough District Council offices to recognize the magnitude of his feat and find out a little of what drove him onward as the grueling race progressed. A 20-minute video presentation

set the tone before Craig stepped up to individually thank his 12 state sponsors, then his crew. He said the “best move” he made prior to the race was to seek local support, which proved to be a major motivational factor as the challenge progressed. “[Having them on board] gave me confidence and strength and when I left in May I knew I had the best team behind me. “As you go through the race you experience a huge range of emotions … some of these are premeditated, part of my mental training was to visualize how I wanted to feel in certain parts of the race because I know that if you can tap into this sub-conscious you can create your own reality. “However, it was still a new experience for me and there were times when I lost this ability and control. During an ultra-endurance event you enter a bubble where your senses become numb and you lose the perception and clarity you would normally have. Your mind becomes stuck in a particular moment and fails to consider the big picture that is

Craig Harper and Team Solo.Kiwi are honoured in the Marlborough District Councils’ Mayoral Chambers on Friday. Back row, from left, Norm Wilson, Kate Harper, Craig Harper, Mayor John Leggett, Flt Lt Samantha Marra from Base Woodbourne, Ray Dunstan. Front row, from left, Callum Anderson, Jason Henry, Jamie Fitzgerald and Emily Marfell. Photo Peter Jones. sometimes needed. he battled pain, tiredness and the “For this reason I hand-picked a elements, his response was short support crew that I knew would and to the point. do what was necessary. They pos- “I felt I had a choice between gritsessed unique skills, values and ting my teeth and getting on with beliefs that were aligned to my it, or quitting. purpose … and most of all were “If you think about it like that, in willing to do what was needed for the end it gives you a pretty simme to finish the race safely. ple choice really. “A huge amount of credit needs to “I ride ultra-endurance races bego to those amazing, selfless, re- cause I enjoy the challenge and silient and strong people …” get to test myself. Explaining his personal motiva- “By pushing that bit further and tion to keep the pedals turning as going places I haven’t been I feel

more alive. And when I feel more alive I feel like I am living with a purpose. And when you live your purpose you are fulfilling your destiny … and then nothing else matters.” Since returning home following such a major achievement, Craig admitted to experiencing a wide range of emotions. “It’s been seven weeks since we finished in Annapolis. The first couple of weeks was mixture of relief, sleep and eating. Since then there have been feelings of reflection, satisfaction, pride, confusion, frustration, being unsure what to do, and then moments when I wish I could go back and experience it all again.” Asked at the conclusion of the ceremony if he had plans to do just that again next year, Craig stated emphatically, “right here, right now - no way”. However, he didn’t entirely rule out the prospect of racing the RAAM again in the future, saying this year’s race had been hard on his family and his immediate focus was on spending time with them and just riding occasionally for enjoyment.

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Marlly-wood? Perhaps not but local film scene on the up Film director Aaron Falvey believes the film industry in Marlborough is set to go from strength to strength. OPINION: There is an exciting development happening in Marlborough, as a new industry is setting up. Over the past seven years, I’ve worked to build a film industry here, working with other likeminded people. During that time, I’ve set up Falvation Films and directed 17 short films, including Ascendance. That made it to the big screen thanks to the help of a Marlborough angel investor, and now we have a Top of the South Film Festival, showcasing the work of many filmmakers who call Te Tau Ihu home. Work is underway on Northspur, our first full-length action feature film, now, with filming to start in November. I’m not doing it on my own - Angel Investors Marlborough has made a significant contribution, which shows the confidence this group of high-

Marlborough film maker Aaron Falvey. achieving businesspeople have in the potential of a Marlborough film industry. Falvation Films is looking for aspiring actors, producers, and directors, as well as those interested in lighting or story telling to work on Northspur. Our hope is that this is the beginning of what will become a solid film industry here in Marlborough.

But as well as job creation for people directly associated with the filming, there is also wider potential for our region. Peter Jackson and his films created new destinations for the tourism industry. What if Marlborough’s emerging local film industry could create similar opportunities? “The Lord of the Rings” films came to define New Zealand, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists, money, and jobs - a film made here may do the same for Marlborough. So when people ask “why have a film industry in Marlborough?”, the answer is really “why not?”. *Aaron Falvey of Falvation Films will be speaking at the next Entrepreneur Social event on Monday August 26 at 5pm at The Wine Station. Book via Eventfinda.

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Whether you’re a serious trail runner or a simply looking to enjoy a Sunday stroll, the ninth annual Seddon School Tussock Run fundraiser caters to all. From children to grandparents, hundreds of locals will be taking on three courses varying in length all while helping raise crucial funds for the primary. Famous for its lush and plentiful tussocks, the Awatere Valley produces some spectacular scenery

for runners. This backdrop provides the perfect setting for one of the most popular events on the runningcalendar. Seddon School principal Tania Pringle was part of the team that began the annual event back in 2010. “It was a group of staff and parents who had competed in a few running events.” After taking part in the Kaikoura

Whale Run, they decided to bring the concept home. “We thought, ‘we could do this in Seddon’.” The run acts as the school’s major fundraiser, helping provide important upgrades at the rural school. This has included repairs to the school’s front entrance which was damaged in the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, playground improvements and the installation

of solar power. “It also goes towards and helps provide support for school trips,” Tania says. She expects a field of more than 500 runners to take part. “It’s a major school and wider community event.” Runners have the option of a cruisy 5km “flyer,” a slightly more challenging 1/4 marathon or the 15km Star Hill Challenge, for the really daring.

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All three courses start and finish at Seddon School. While most students opt for the flyer, she says there are a few that opt to take on the 10km. “Some like to challenge themselves.” The course covers quiet country roads and otherwise inaccessible vineyards and farmland in the beautiful Awatere Valley. Tania says with the landscape and the rugby club being affectionate-

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ly known as the “Tussock Jumpers,” the name of the run was a given. “It’s just something that the valley is known for,” she says. The day will have food stalls on site, bouncy castles, a silent auction and a heap of spot prizes including a mountain bike. Chair of PTA Simon Barker says the day feels like an almost carnival like atmosphere. “It’s a heap of really good fun, it’s just a fantastic day.” He says without their many generous sponsors, or the landowners allowing them access, the day would not be possible. “They are such a massive part of what we do.” As well as a bit of cash organiser ask runners to bring plenty of enthusiasm. “It’s looking like the sun will be shining so get out and enjoy it,” Tania says. Runners need to be registered by 9am Sunday morning. Registration can be made online at www.tus sockrun.co.nz Seddon School Tussock Run details: Seddon School, 2 Redwood St, Seddon, Marlborough Sunday 25 August 2019 8am – 12pm Entry Fees: - $40 Adults (All events) - $40 5km Flyer (10.5km, 15km) - $10 Youth (17 and under) - $75 Family (2 adults and up to 3 youth) Timetable: 8am- On-the-day entries and registrations open 9.00am- Registrations Close 9.15am- 15km Walk Briefing 9.30am- 15km Walk Start 9.45am- Race Briefing 10am- 1/4 Marathon and 15km start 10.15am- 5km start 12.45pm- Prize Giving

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A friendly, convenient local pharmacy Locals love the convenience of Wairau Pharmacy on Scott Street, a locally owned and operated business which has been serving the Marlborough community for over 80 years. It’s been 11 years since Rebecca and Alan Anderson first took over the pharmacy, which was previously attached to the Scott Street Medical Centre. Wairau Pharmacy’s Drive -Thru service has proved popular over the years and together with its free off-street parking right outside the door, it’s ideal for busy families or people with mobility issues. Its Drive-Thru window allows clients to drop off scripts and wait or call back for them. Over the counter products can also be purchased at this window.

Meet the friendly, approachable team “Our staff are friendly and approachable,” says Rebecca, owner and Pharmacist. “We pride ourselves on providing great customer service and our Pharmacists are happy to give free advice and support. Our team enjoy seeing our regular clients and we warmly welcome new customers as well.” There are six Pharmacists: Rebecca, Marion, Jan, Sheree, Eliza and Joanna, three Technicians: Joy, Briar and Cheryl, and three Retail Staff: Kayleigh (Manager), Sally and Kelsi, who also works at the pharmacy as a Beauty Therapist. “We foster an environment that focuses on giving clients informed health services and a positive experience.”

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too.” *Wairau Pharmacy offers complimentary gift-wrapping. Look good, feel great Be sure to check out Wairau Pharmacy’s range of cosmetics, personal grooming tools and skincare products. “Let one of our experienced staff pamper you with a mini makeover or colour matching for foundation and lipsticks. “Several years ago, in response to demand, we set up a dedicated room for Kelsi our Beauty Therapist which gives customers great access to reasonably priced treatments.”

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Nine months ago, Rebecca and Alan opened a second site called Civic Health Pharmacy which they describe as the ‘Mini Me’ of Wairau Pharmacy. “It’s everything you love about Wairau Pharmacy, just a wee bit smaller” says Rebecca. “It is also in a central location at 18 Arthur Street as part of the Civic Family

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Red Devils lock Seddon Shield away for summer Peter Jones Rugby’s prized Seddon Shield will spend a second summer in Marlborough after the Tasman Red Devils produced a compelling display of wet-weather rugby to beat the Tasman Griffins 21-7 at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. The Griffins shot out to an early 7-0 lead, courtesy of a Devils’ mistake, but that was the extent of their scoring as the shield holders produced a hungrier display, applying pressure at the breakdown and forcing the visitors into regular errors. By halftime the Devils led 8-7, courtesy of a try to hooker Billy Collins who was on the back of a lineout drive. The hosts raised the stakes in the second spell, early pressure resulting in a Corey Bovey penalty and an 11-7 advantage. Midway through the half he repeated the dose, widening the Devils’ lead to seven points. The Griffins responded, but were met with enthusiastic defence before the hosts regained field position, replacement midfielder Mike Vaeno bursting through the middle of a scrappy breakdown and dotting down between the uprights. Bovey’s conversion meant the Griffins needed to score three times to claim the shield, a draw being of no use to the challengers. But by then all the momentum was with their opponents, who

The Red Devils team and supporters celebrate victory over their Tasman Griffins rivals on the Lansdowne Park No 6 ground on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones. continued to harass their rivals at every opportunity and were well on top when the final whistle blew. Outstanding for the inspired holders were Collins, skipper Seymour Lambert, hard-carrying lock Isaiah Miller, No 8 Jesse MacDonald, flankers Braden Stewart and Taine Cragg-Love, halfback Ben Finau, Bovey, midfielders Jake Cresswell and Ben Filipo, plus Vaeno latterly. The Griffins were well led by loosie Tim Sail, while fellow flanker Jacob Norris was busy. Locks Tim Dallison and Hopo Taufa, prop Sosefo Vaka, first five Sam Briggs, who kicked accurately in the first spell, plus winger Jamie Spowart stood out for the challengers. Devils’ coach Mark Stewart said

he felt his side were in control for much of the match. “We made a couple of silly mistakes at the start, maybe a few little nerves there … but the boys stuck to what we wanted to do and they played for the full 80 … Marlborough has always played with pride and passion in the jersey, it means a lot to those guys. “The boys were just up for the challenge. We had trained well through the week … it’s always a test match between Marlborough and Nelson and our boys were hungrier today which was really pleasing. I’m really proud of them and we’ve got the shield for another season.” The home side’s skipper, the veteran Lambert, described it as one of the best rep performances he

had been involved with, especially after their loss the previous weekend. “After getting such a pizzling from Buller last weekend, then coming back, regrouping and putting on a performance like that today … it just goes to show that the shield still means a lot to the players and the people round here. “Since I have been involved with Marlborough rugby that was probably the best, most complete performance from a Marlborough team. And it certainly came at a good time … against a good Nelson team full of players who could really bring some venom. “To come back from that Buller game, just seven days later and put up a performance like this makes me really proud of the

guys.” Griffins’ coach Billy Guyton was quick to take defeat on the chin, agreeing that the Devils were the better side on the day. “Definitely, they put big pressure on the breakdown and it was great how they were able to change their game. They adapted better than we did … we put ourselves under pressure and they thrived in that situation. “It was a reasonably good challenge … but they played in the right areas and once we were under scoreboard pressure little mistakes began to build into bigger errors.” Red Devils 21 (Billy Collins, Mike Vaeno tries, Corey Bovey 3 pens, con) Griffins 7 (Rahiri Witehira try, Sam Briggs con). HT: 8-7.

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Central Pirates made it back-toback Knockout Cup wins when they downed Rangers AFC 2-1 in the final at A and P Park on Friday night. Pirates turned in a disciplined, composed performance to take out the Marlborough Football Association’s major elimination competition for the second year running. Playing under lights after the match was shifted from its usual Saturday date, they took an early lead. After just five minutes a free kick from a central position was parried away by Rangers keeper Arthur Morel but only as far as Pirates’ winger Shane Evans who made no mistake, guiding the ball into the left hand corner. Rangers immediately lifted their game, finding space on both flanks through Scott Denmark

and Sam Pearson, but were unable deliver enough quality ball into the centre to allow prolific striker Adam Rose a chance to equalise, although he did draw a good save out of Pirates keeper Amon McGregor midway through the half. The experienced Central back four of Dave Turner, Andrew McCaa, Matt Goldsworthy and Nick Rayner were organised, energetic and efficient, denying their rivals space and time in possession. Trailing by just a single goal at the break Rangers were quickly into their stride and pulled the scores level after 50 minutes, picking up a similar goal to their rivals’ earlier effort. McGregor was unable to hold a stinging shot from the left and Rose strode forward to bury the rebound. With the match tied up, both sides pushed forward looking for the winner and it was Central who made the breakthrough 15 minutes later. A superbly-flighted

The victorious Central Pirates crew. Photo Peter Jones. corner kick from Jordy Columbus on the right dipped and curled into the top of the Rangers goal, slipping through the keeper’s hands and glancing off the head of Rayner into the back of the net. Perhaps surprisingly, Central did not sit back and defend for the final quarter, instead pushing forward in pursuit of a third goal, with hard-running striker Chris Turkington finding more space as his opponents pressed at the other end. With Sam Boyce and Columbus bustling and busy in midfield Pi-

rates were able to deny vital possession to an increasingly-frustrated Rangers side, who began to push hopeful passes as the final minutes ticked by. Martin and Julian Delgado, Connor Endersby, Pearson, Rose and George Bond toiled hard, especially after the loss of Ollie Saunders with a hamstring strain early depleted the Rangers’ strike force. Unfortunately for Rangers, there were to be no last-gasp heroics, leaving Pirates worthy winners on the night. Their big-match experience

shone through, providing clear decision-making mixed with solid, no-frills football. Central spokesman Andrew McCaa was happy to bag a second consecutive Knockout Cup, suggesting his side’s more physical approach paid dividends. “We really wanted the 50/50 balls a bit more. We had a really good game plan where we sat and let them come at us … and then we broke and scored a couple of really good goals.” Although Rangers were able to level the scores early in the second half, McCaa felt his side were generally in control. “I felt we had the best defence on the day … it didn’t feel like they were going to break out at any stage.” Due to rain, the other Knockout finals due to be played last Saturday were deferred. The KO Shield match will be contested at 6.30pm, Thursday, while both the Bowl and Plate finals will be played at 12.30pm on Saturday.

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Marlborough-based rowers will be primed and ready when the World Rowing Championships begin in Linz, Austria next week. The champs run from August 25 until September 1 and provide the opportunity for international rowers to not only pick up world titles, but also to qualify their country’s crews for the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. Rowers allied to Marlborough clubs Wairau and Blenheim include single sculler Robbie Manson; Tom Murray, who races the men’s pair alongside Michael Brake; Harrison Somerville, in the men’s lightweight double with Matt Dunham; Ian Seymour, part of the men’s four; Ella Greenslade, a member of the women’s eight; and Kirstyn Goodger who will crew the women’s quad. Also in contention to taste the action in Linz is Angus McFarlane, a

late call-up to the men’s reserves for the world champs. Wairau’s Sophie Mackenzie, previously selected in the women’s lightweight single scull for the 2019 season, will not compete due to injury. Somerville is excited about the forthcoming challenge. “Our build-up has been going really well,” he said. “We have been seeing a lot of promising speed.” “Emotions for now are pretty calm. We still have some time to train so I am mainly trying to stay calm and focussed on being as well prepared as I can be for the regatta.” Marion Horwell, from the Central Rowing Performance Centre, based in Marlborough, will coach the women’s four, while Mark Stallard, Central RPC head coach, takes care of the men’s quad. The NZ team will comprise 53 athletes and 17 support staff, joining nearly 1200 athletes from 80 nations.

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If Tasman rugby fans were wondering if their side is the real deal in 2019 - they can begin to believe. Sometimes fond early impressions flatter to deceive, with subsequent outings bringing supporters quickly back to earth. However, on the basis of the Mako’s showing in Christchurch on Sunday, there is more than enough cause for optimism. Their efforts, at probably the toughest NPC venue in the country to leave with a positive outcome, will warm the hearts of the top of the south fraternity who, too often in recent times have had to bend the knee to the Red and Blacks. Sure, one swallow (or even two) does not make a summer, but the 23-7 result, coupled with the positive style and creativity the Mako brought to the table, suggest a feast of rugby is about to be set before the Tasman faithful. Against Canterbury, surely still the yardstick for provincial excellence despite losing the NPC final to Auckland last year, Tasman

turned the tables. They were more clinical than their hosts, more aggressive and effective at the breakdown, kicked more accurately and chased better, applied massive pressure at set piece and subsequently “bossed” the game. In other words, “they did a Canterbury on Canterbury”. The familiarity between the sides, through the Crusaders connection, means there are few secrets any more. Players talk of “nailing the one percenters”, and there was no doubt who dominated those small margins on Sunday. The advantages created by the fact Tasman won so many of the “little battles” meant they were able to play with creativity and express themselves. A couple of wide, quick passes gave boom winger Leicester Faingaanuku enough time to make the most of an opportunity on the left, scoring the try of the match. Hard yards in front of the ball enabled Shannon Frizell to score at the tail of a rolling maul. The Mako players’ work in the air chasing halfback Finlay Christie’s pinpoint box kicks offered a point of difference, making the Canter-

Livewire halfback Finlay Christie superbly guided the Mako around Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium on Sunday. bury defence retreat and creating 45-8 win over Wellington, given momentum. the more favourable weather conMako co-coach Clarke Dermody ditions. said Blenheim-based skills coach “We were able to play a bit faster Gray Cornelius had been putting today. The game opened up a lot in a lot of work with the halfbacks more than last week, but we still to ensure their box kicking was need to nail some of our execuon point and it had certainly paid tion under pressure.” dividends. He was pleased with the way the While acknowledging the fact Mako set pieces went, plus the that winning in Christchurch is goal line defence which limited never easy, Dermody suggested Canterbury to a single long-range his side had “left a few points out breakout try. “They were some there as well”. big moments. If we had let them The tough task-master found it in there the game could have hard to compare Sunday’s out- changed. I’m happy with how the ing with his side’s opening round boys got stuck into it.”

A feature of the Mako game this season has been an ability to adapt their game plan to suit the situation, something Dermody puts down to a growing level of experience within the group. “Whilst a lot of them are still young men, some of them have been with the team for four or five years now. That means they have been in some pressure situations and we can rely on them to make very good decisions.” A slight hiccup in today’s display was the teams’ inability to nail a fourth try and a bonus point, especially given the chances they created, something Dermody described as a ”work-on”. “We’ll look at that during the week and try to rectify that for Manawatu”, he warned ominously. The Turbos are next on the Mako radar, with that match scheduled for Blenheim at 2.35pm on Saturday. Manawatu will be desperately looking at ways to derail the Tasman train, but will have their work cut out against a confident, motivated outfit who can smell blood in the water.

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Liam Duncan’s kicking game was instrumental as MBC downed St Andrew’s College in Christchurch on Saturday. Photo: Shuttersport.

Falcons fly into UC Plate final Peter Jones The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV booked a place in the University of Canterbury Plate final with a decisive 30-13 win over St Andrew’s College in Christchurch on Saturday. In a continuation of MBC’s late season revival, the Falcons built a 22-8 halftime lead playing into the wind, then restricted their rivals to a single second half try. MBC’s five tries were scored by Keelan Murrell, who bagged two, Monu Moli, Lotu Solomona and Ollie Lawson, while Murrell landed a conversion and Dylan McManaway booted a late penalty. MBC head coach Matt MacDougall said he was “really pleased with the boys”, especially in inclement weather conditions. “”They executed the game plan perfectly. Just played good wet weather rugby. The pack just took on a big STAC pack up front and beat them up really.” MacDougall said forwards Ollie Lawson and Bayley O’Hagan had shown the way up front, providing momentum and freeing up space for others. He also praised the work of halfback Ryan McLeod and first five Liam Duncan whose “kicking game was just superb”. A blight on the day’s celebrations was a serious cheekbone injury to Te Ariki Peipi, the in-form hooker expected to be out for the rest of the season. MBC have now strung five consecutive wins together since thrashing Waimea 73-7, the confidence beginning to flow through the team.

MacDougall said they had struggled against some of the bigger sides in the middle of the competition, “which knocked us a bit, and it just took that big win against Waimea before the break to get trust in what we were trying to do”. “We also had a couple of key guys come back and now the whole side is playing with confidence, believing in everything they are doing. You can feel it throughout the whole group.” The Falcons will meet Rangiora High School in the final this weekend, also away from home. Rangiora downed St Thomas 24-17 on Saturday to claim a place in what is effectively the fifth/sixth play-off. A win over Rangiora would be satisfying for the MBC camp, MacDougall admitting the side’s round-robin losses to them and St Andrew’s had hurt the most. “Rangiora are a team we would love to have another crack at, so it’s quite fitting that we play them in the final. “I’m rapt with how we have finished the season, regardless of the result next week, but I am 100 percent confident we can get the job done, although we are on the road again next week.” Meanwhile, Nelson College will host the UC Championship final after battling past Christ’s College 16-10 in the semi played at Nelson College on Saturday. They will meet Christchurch BHS, also in Nelson, next week after they accounted for St Bede’s College 42-32. The UC Bowl final, for ninth and 10th, will be between Lincoln Combined and Shirley BHS.

The Blenheim Valley Bullets football team wrapped up what was described as “an excellent debut season” in the Nelson women’s first division league at a rain-swept A and P Park on Saturday. In their final hit-out, against FC Nelson on a muddy, unpredictable pitch, they turned in another gutsy effort before going down 2-1, the result decided by a very late and rather fortunate goal. The home side came out firing, and within 10 minutes had the lead through Tessa Hyland. In the second half, the balance of play was even before, with 15 minutes to play, Nelson FC forced a corner and their striker Grace Roche equalized. Both sides had clear-cut chances to bag the winner, but it was the visitors who had the final say, when they scrambled the ball over the line almost on fulltime to take the spoils. The BV midfield, particularly Ruby Smith, Hyland and Lauren Sloan, were outstanding while the backs worked hard as a defensive unit throughout. Freya Thompson and Lea Polet-

TOP SEASON: Members of the BV Bullets side (some absent): Back, from left, Maggie Lane, Destiny Aires, Ruby Smith, Erin Mustey, Rebecca Stuart, Shanz Aires, Lucy Martin, Lauren Sloan, Freya Thompson, Ruby Wybourne and Jordyn McKay. Front, from left, Hannah Martin, Lea Poletti, Abby Owen and Tessa Hyland. Photo Supplied. ti contributed some sparking attacking runs. Player of the day was Abby Owen who was solid on defence and also countered with some great attacking play. The previous week Bullets scored a notable 3-2 win over Nelson Suburbs at Saxton Fields. Down 2-1 at halftime, Bullets showed their character with a confident passing game, which led to mounting and sustained attacks on goal. Rebecca Stuart and Abby Owen added the final two decisive goals while BV’s back three and sweeper excelled, holding out

a series of strong Suburbs’ attacks. BV players to standout were Ruby Wybourne, for her great crosses and incisive runs, plus Hyland and Sloan who combined well in the midfield to stymie Suburbs’ attack and create opportunities up front. Player of match was defensive midfielder Smith who shut down lots of Suburbs attacks on goal and provided quality ball when BV went forward. The Bullets finished fourth on the six-team Nelson women’s div one table, picking up four wins and three draws. They were coached by Ian Thomas and Alan Elvy.

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to ensure Toko’s mistakes were punished, Gardiner often scoring from long range. Athletic midcourters Mya Wiapo and Eleri James-Sitters were influential in slowing Toko’s flow, along with circle defenders Olivia Robinson and Oakley Tepuia. The Picton side were far from their ruthless best, but Brooke Horton stood out on defence, along with Savannah Lawrence, while Kayla Wilson glided through midcourt and fed the circle well. If Toko were left rueing a slow start, Harlequins were even tardier out of the blocks. Down by 12 at halftime they had reduced the margin to eight by the final whistle but overcoming the early deficit was always going to be a problem against such as efficient outfit as Pelorus. The midcourt trio of Kelsie Fitzpatrick, Jenna Gilbert and Jordan Peipi gelled well, while the return of Oriana Houra in defence added options at the back, alongside the ever-reliable Courtney Taufa. Paige Lovell carried the majority of the shooting load, putting up 80 percent of her side’s shots, many from distance. Quins were well served by wing attack Maighan Watson, who never stopped trying, shooter Lauren Murray and their long-limbed defender Jackson McLaren. The evening’s final match also looked headed for a decisive outcome after SMOG, perhaps stung by their last-round loss to the Tussock Jumpers, pulled away to a healthy seven-goal lead at the first break. With mobile shooters Kate Gaudin and Lucy Barrett regularly hitting the target and the experienced Bonnie Morris directing

traffic at the back, they seemed well in control. But Awatere have proved they are made of stern stuff of late and the shared the second quarter, then took out the third by seven goals to level the scores at 39-39 heading into the final 15 minutes. However, their recovery merely signaled another SMOG spurt, the Ladies in Black producing a 12-4 run to begin the last stanza and create enough distance between the sides to allow them a relatively comfortable buffer when the final whistle blew. Wing attack Ella-Rose Hammond, centre Mereana Ave and wing defence Jesse Volavola were instrumental in SMOG’s late revival, while middies Nicole Witterick and Courtney Ryan, plus the indefatigable Aimee Jones and the accurate Tracee Lee shone for Awatere. Scores: Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 65 (Anna Gardiner 39/47, Taila Town 26/28) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 63 (Haze Tepuia 50/55, Gemma Hika 13/19). Quarter scores (winning team first): 1516, 19-12, 17-14, 14-21. Pelorus Edridge Contracting 47 (Paige Lovell 42/58, Laura Murphy 5/14) Harlequins Radich Law 39 (Lauren Murray 18/24, Liv Hodson 15/20, Hayley Marfell 6/6. Quarter scores: 14-9, 14-7, 12-11, 7-12. SMOG Good Home 57 (Lucy Barrett 18/22, Kate Gaudin 39/45) Awatere 52 (Tracee Lee 17/21, Aimee Jones 35/44). Quarter scores: 15-8, 13-13, 11-18, 18-13. Round three standings: Tokomaru 10, Pelorus 10, SMOG 7, Harlequins 6, MGC 6, Awatere 3.

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