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Road to recovery Chris Valli

Fed up freight companies are being forced to do their own makeshift repairs to potholed ravaged roads.

Poor road maintenance and a lack of transparency and accountability has transport operators frustrated with local and national decision makers.

And transport bosses say truck drivers are tired of being blamed for substandard roads when they are not the ones causing the damage.

Heagney Brothers Transport director and President of the Marlborough branch of the Road Transport Association New Zealand (RTANZ) Peter Heagney says waiting six or seven weeks to get roads fixed is not good enough.

“What we find is that a lot of these roads are being fixed and they don’t last,” Peter says.

“A good example is driving into the Waihopai Valley Rd, areas there are packing up.

“Often the scenario is that trucks are causing the damage but it’s occurring because of poor maintenance under the road - I’ve heard stories of drivers getting buckets of sand to fix potholes which lasts a day at best.”

Heganey Brothers Transport owns and operates a fleet of heavy vehicles used for stock, logs, ferti-

Heagney Brothers Transport director and President of the Marlborough branch of the Road Transport Association New Zealand (RTANZ) Peter Heagney is fed up with shoddy roads in Marlborough. Photo: Chris Valli. lisers, firewood and more.

Damaged and substandard roads are taking too long to get fixed, he says.

Concerned industry groups say Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency turn a deaf ear to their

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Earlier this year, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency warned it was $420 million short of the local road subsidies it had already approved.

However, final decisions on the

2021-24 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) saw the government respond with an extra $2 billion for local road maintenance.

This brings the total amount available for local road and state

highway maintenance to $7 billion over the next three years.

The funding is long overdue, Peter says.

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[the roads] need to improve drastically,” he says.

“The flooding issues highlight the state of roads with blocked culverts, especially around the Sounds. They are deteriorating and action needs to happen.”

Marlborough Roads manager Steve Murrin says they work hard to maintain the roads to agreed levels of service, but resources are stretched right now.

“We’ve recently experienced an extraordinary weather event the storm on July 17 – which means we are playing catch up in repairing some roads in Marlborough and will be for some time to come.”

“Extra money has been allocated to Waihopai Valley Road maintenance in recent years but there is a finite amount of money avail-

able.”

He says permanent repairs are impossible while the region experiences wet weather.

“These works will commence as soon as the weather permits.

“Truck drivers on this road could assist by limiting speeds through the failed sites and trying to avoid any areas of damage.”

But Peter says freight companies and road users feel like they are not being listened to.

“They [Waka Kotahi] tends to give out all these contracts but who oversees this, who is accountable? Half the time it’s a scenario where the cheapest price wins.

“We need to be building and maintaining roads of the highest standard that we can.”

There is a one-sided aspect to any communication, especially with the likes of NZTA, Peter says.

Potholes outside Heagney Bros.

Photo: Chris Valli.

“We find what happens when we go to meetings (road transport group) is that nobody listens to your concerns - you only go there to be told and given some infor-

mation - there are no solutions to roading problems only shortterm measures which aren’t good enough.

“We end up being receivers of information.

“We are all users of the road both rural and urban - surely we should have some input with where the money is being allocated. Waiting six or seven weeks to get roads fixed, is not good enough.”

Waka Kotahi Transport Authority Director of Regional Relationships Emma Speight NTLP investment will create better access.

“That gives people better access to employment and education opportunities, supports the safe and reliable movement of freight and strengthens the resilience of important corridors to keep communities connected.”

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Waste ‘footprint’ concern sees salmon farm request rejected Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter New Zealand’s biggest salmon farmer has failed in a bid to alter compliance rules, after concerns it would widen a waste “footprint”.

NZ King Salmon sought to tweak terms governing two of its farms – in Te Hoiere/Pelorus Sound and Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound – arguing that the Marlborough District Council interpreted them too strictly.

Five of its nine farms were labelled non-compliant last year after failing to meet environmental standards the company had agreed to.

Environmentalists objected to the company bid which sent its application to a public hearing in June.

Some environmental groups argued that NZ King Salmon’s attempt to “change the consent conditions and not the farm” was a “cynical approach” which, if passed, rewarded “bad behaviour”.

NZ King Salmon’s lawyer Quentin Davies says the request had nothing to do with past failures and was needed to resolve interpretation issues between it and

the council.

The company argued that consent compliance should be measured holistically against environmental standards, not individual markers, which was what the council practised.

Cawthron Institute coastal ecologist Dr Emma Newcombe, for NZ King Salmon, says random environmental changes could cause individual markers to rise over the agreed limit, resulting in noncompliance, without giving the overall picture.

The company believed the two farms at the centre of its request had been meeting consent conditions under its interpretation.

Commissioner Sharon McGarry said in her decision, released earlier this month, this was likely an early indication that the farm’s waste “footprint” was “significantly larger than predicted”.

The same footprint caused NZ King Salmon to lose an application to expand its Waitata Reach farm last year.

Changes could be seen up to 800 metres from the pens, making the footprint 38 hectares wide.

By comparison the Waterlea Racecourse in Blenheim is just over 31 hectares across.

The company’s application to al-

New Zealand King Salmon has lost its bid to tweak consent conditions at two of its farms in the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Scott Hammond/STUFF. ter consent rules was also turned down.

“There are many examples where results have been qualified [limited or modified] or dismissed as not important, and the council interpretation of consent conditions has been ignored.

“In my view, these are serious breaches of the conditions…”,

Sharon says.

A NZ King Salmon spokesman says the company was disappointed with the result of the application and was considering its options.

“The purpose of the application was to align the consent with best management practice and we will continue to work to that end with

interested parties.

“We are appreciative of support from council officers for the application.

“We are acutely aware of the privileges of farming in such a special location and don’t take our responsibilities lightly.”

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After publicity was given to the recovery of more than $20,000 worth of tools and other property, resulting from police search warrants executed in Blenheim a couple of weeks ago, there has been a very good public response.

Not only were police able to match much of the property to owners because they had already made burglary or theft complaints to police, but the publicity led to several other people contacting police. This has resulted in more of the recovered property being identified by owners.

Police working on this case are still carrying out an investigation in relation to the crime spree that some individuals are believed to be responsible for, and it is expected that arrests will be made once the police have completed their enquiries.

The other good news is that the number of thefts of valuables from parked vehicles and the large number of burglaries that were being reported, seem to have dropped off dramatically since the stolen prop-

erty was recovered.

Police encourage Marlborough people to stay vigilant and to practice good security, like keeping tools and valuables out of sight and locked up securely, keeping homes and buildings locked and secure when away from them, never leaving valuables in view within parked vehicles, and always locking vehicles when leaving them parked.

It is particularly helpful to police, and it makes the likelihood of reuniting owners with stolen tools much greater if you engrave tools with your driver’s licence number. This number allows police to quickly identify owners when they locate engraved tools that appear to have been stolen. Police often find power tools that seem to have been stolen, which have initials or a nickname written or engraved on them. This is not usually helpful in reuniting them with the owner.

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Suicide bereavement support group starts Matt Brown A suicide bereavement support group is starting in Marlborough, set to offer targeted help to those who have lost someone special.

Fifteen years after a similar programme was scrapped, WAVES will fill a gap in support services.

Organisers say the group will focus on the grieving process, feelings and resources available.

It will be a safe space where people who have lost someone to suicide can talk openly.

Whānau support worker Adriana Deliot-Deliot says there is an added complexity and stigma to grief when it involves suicide.

“Not everyone is ready or feel the need to discuss it,” she says.

“For some people it takes a long time. The blame – it’s more complex.”

The programme is funded by the Care Foundation and administered

by Nelson Marlborough Health suicide prevention coordinator Paul Martin.

The counselling takes place over eight weeks, with six to eight participants over the age of 17.

It is expected to begin February

Whānau support worker Adriana Deliot-Deliot.

2022.

Adriana says there is also one on one counselling, Casa, provided by Aoake te Rā, available for all ages.

“Grief is accepting death,” she says.

“We want to help cherish and remember the person – and help people move on from the trauma.”

The programme was available in Marlborough more than 15 years ago but returns with a new funding stream and a new strategy.

Paul says the WAVES programme was in Marlborough some years ago, but the facilitators that were trained at that time are no longer able to deliver the programme.

“It’s important to get the word out,”

Adrianna says.

“We feel the need is there.”

Paul says they would like to see at least one suicide bereavement support group established in the Marlborough region.

“We know that supporting people bereaved by suicide is a key part of helping people adjust to the loss and trauma of losing someone close to suicide and reducing further risk.

“Marlborough is also making good use of the new Ministry of Health funded one to one suicide bereavement counselling service.”

Adrianna says many people have been touched by suicide in one way or another.

“It’s not easy to get through,” she says.

“Some need the extra help. Grieving is a very painful process regardless of the circumstances.

“If a parent is grieving, they can be less emotionally available for other family members.

“You want to walk that journey with them, so they have those internal resources they had before.”

For more information, or to register contact Paul Martin. Email: everylifematters@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 03 548 2798 ext 5.

Great efforts are going into repairing storm damaged parts of the Queen Charlotte Track. Photo: Supplied.

Storm repairs on track The road to recovery in Marlborough also includes a long walk or two.

July’s weather event not only caused significant damage to the region’s roading network but also brought down multiple slips on two of New Zealand’s best loved walking and biking trails, the Queen Charlotte Track and the Link Pathway.

However, a massive effort is being made by those involved to get the popular attractions open for locals and for visitors to enjoy this summer season.

The Department of Conservation currently has teams working on the Queen Charlotte Track between the start at Meretoto/Ship Cove and Furneaux Lodge (Day 1 of the track) and also between Anakiwa and Te Mahia (Day

4 of the track).

Destination Marlborough General Manager Jacqui Lloyd says many Marlborough Sounds-based operators had been hit twice with storm damage temporarily closing tracks and the nationwide lockdown.

“The ongoing lockdown in Auckland is affecting all tourism and hospitality operators and accommodation providers in the region,” she says.

“There has never been a more important time to support our local tourism and hospitality providers.

“There is a huge range of products, tours, accommodation and activities on offer so over these school holidays get out and support your community and explore your local backyard.”

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Police reinforcements from Marlborough took to the skies in a chartered C-130 Hercules, heading to help out colleagues in Hamilton.

Officers from around the country flew in

to support the mahi on Tāmaki Makaurau’s southern boundary last week.

The chartered C-130 Hercules left Whenuapai, Auckland, on Friday morning and flew to Dunedin, Christchurch

Cod care: The Marlborough Sounds is closed for blue cod fishing from September 1 until December 20 in a bid to boost numbers by limiting disruption during spawning. During the closed season you can take Blue cod from outside the closed area into the Marlborough Sounds as long as you can prove where the fish were taken from. To check the fishing rules for your area, download the NZ Fishing Rules App. Visit www.mpi.govt.nz/fishingrules or email recfishingteam@mpi.govt.nz to sign up to fishing related updates in your area.

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The flight on Friday afternoon was to support enforcement efforts at the Waikato/Tāmaki Makaurau checkpoints.

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Shakespeare Bay scrub fire: A scrub fire near an industrial wharf in Picton was quickly extinguished by fire crews. It is believed the fire was started when an overhead power cable was struck by a log stacking machine at about 3pm on Saturday. The Picton Volunteer Fire Brigade, supported by crews from Rarangi, Koromiko and a helicopter had the fire under control by 5pm.

Road closures postponed: Planned closures of the Weld Pass have been postponed as urgent freight takes precedence. The closures were scheduled to begin on Monday and would close State Highway 1 overnight for up to four hours at a time. Waka Kotahi Regional Manager Maintenance and Operations Peter Brown says maintenance work is now likely to occur in October with exact dates to be confirmed. “We appreciate the need for freight to get to its destination as efficiently as possible currently and the need for the supply chain to have minimal delays,” says Peter.

Money milestone: The Rātā Foundation has passed a milestone moment - giving over half a billion in funds to worthy local causes over the last 33 years. Providing grants to its four funding regions of Waitaha, Te Tauihu o te Wakaa-Māui and Wharekauri (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands). With funding pro-rated on a population basis, Rātā has distributed $1.3m to Marlborough. Chief executive Leighton Evans says, “We want to reassure our communities that our investment programme remains robust, with a good level of accumulated income reserves in place. We were able to recover some initial COVID-19 related losses and finish our financial year strongly.”

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Leading the way: In the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, more than 78 per cent of people aged 12 plus have had their first COVID-19 vaccination dose, and 45 per cent their second. This is the highest rate of vaccination among New Zealand regions. To book, change your appointment or to book for someone else visit www.BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26 Missing boy found: A 16-year-old Renwick boy who went missing from his family home on Friday evening has been found safe. Police initially appealed to the public for help locating the teenager and a LandSAR Marlborough search and rescue team was deployed. Police reported him found on Saturday morning.

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From nautical novice to club captain Matt Brown

Braxley’s little lamb A little lamb born recently is living up to his name – Cutie.

The newest addition to the Grinter household, Cutie was one of six new born lambs who needed rehomed.

Owner Braxley Cooper, 6, has been helping care for Cutie, who quickly became part of the family.

Spending part of his time indoors with his new family, the Corriedale/

Suffolk has been quick to win hearts and find his forever home. Braxley says Cutie often comes inside to play and keep warm in front of the fire, and they run around outside and play together.

They have another lamb called Snowy, who is funny, has a black nose and really big ears, Braxley says. They are both about a week old.

An invitation to take a cruise on a yacht began a landlubber’s journey to a top position in a popular boating club.

Susie Caley was recently elected, unopposed, to the position of Rear Commodore – House at the Waikawa Boating Club.

Prior to moving to New Zealand in 2010, Susie’s boating experience was having a paddle in a dinghy with her brother.

But her background in catering makes her more than qualified for the position.

“Nikki Jenkins invited me to sail on her beautiful boat – and that’s how I learnt,” Susie says.

“I guess we had M U G on our forehead – and along we went.”

Originally from East Yorkshire, England, Susie and her partner Martin Cuthbert made the move to Waikawa about ten years ago, renovating an unfinished house into the Okiwa Bay Lodge.

The pandemic put a stop to the guests arriving, so Martin and Susie decided to return to Martin’s original skills as a builder of all trades.

Waikawa Boating Club Rear Commodore – House Susie Caley.

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“People in the club have been very kind and supportive,” Susie says.

“We’re repaying what they’ve done for us, really.”

The Rear Commodore – House position is the head of the house committee, which organise social events, are support crew for regattas and other events.

“I’d been on the house committee for two or three years before that and helped at numerous events,” she says.

“We do any support work we

can for the club – especially when there are regattas on.

“It takes some pressure off Lisa, the wonder manager.”

After a number of years crewing for other people on sailing yachts and racing and cruising boats they bought their own launch; ‘Crusader’ is their pride and joy.

“It’s a wonderful club with people who are incredibly generous with their time and support.

“If anyone’s keen on sailing, come and have a go.”

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Cooking comp prep ramps up Paula Hulburt Marlborough Boys’ College students have been putting their culinary talents to the test in preparation for an important competition.

Thirteen senior school students have been preparing for the Marlborough Boys College school cooking competition.

And some expert chefs have been helping the students prepare for the important moment by sharing some tricks of the trade.

The final judging will be by NMIT’s chef tutor Merouane Rahal and Marlborough chef Marcel Rood.

Marlborough Boys’ College teacher Carolyn Brown says the competition is open to all students and they can earn credits towards their NCEA qualifications, as well as school house points and hospitality industry experience.

“They have to put together recipes, write a description suitable to go on a menu, then create two identical plates of food for marking.

“The meals need to be suitable for a teenager, consist of protein, carbohydrate and two or more vegetables, and be served up on time,” says Carolyn.

Marlborough Boys College Year 12 students Rafi iHsan and Pop Kruenet practice preparing Pad Thai, using fresh farmed chicken, for the school cooking competition. Photo: Supplied.

A deconstructed venison burger, goat ragout, pad thai and Mexican themed dishes are all on the menu, with students producing two plates of food.

Each plate must showcase a protein food, fresh in season herbs and vegetables, all sourced locally.

Carolyn says an important focus of the competition is sustainability and the students had to consider this when they made their menu choices.

“They looked at whether their protein food sources are endemic or introduced—such as

goat, venison or rabbits—plus if they chose to use blue cod as their fish, they have to be aware of the legislation relating to fishing methods and sustainable fisheries stocks.”

The recent COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown meant students couldn’t go out and gather or hunt for their protein food choices, but the school has been able to purchase some through a wild game supplier in Marlborough. NMIT and local producers are sponsoring prizes and some of the ingredients for the competition on Thursday.

Zooming in on water reform Marlborough’s mayor is set to give people the chance to have their say on the government’s water reform plans via the world wide web.

Council is set to hold a Three Waters information webinar next Wednesday to answer questions and concerns over plans to create a new regional entity.

The move comes as Lockdown Level 2 prevents groups of more than 50 attending a public meeting, allowing up to 500 people to join in online.

“The Zoom webinar allows up to 500 people to join and attendees can ask questions in writing, which we will do our best to answer,” says mayor Leggett.

“Any questions that we are not able to answer on the night can be followed up after the webinar.”

“Lots of information on the proposals is already available on our website,” he says.

The Government is considering how best to regulate and deliver the country’s three water services - drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. Current preference is to create four new regional water entities which would replace the 3 Waters work of 67 councils currently managing these services.

The exact size, shape and design of these entities is still being worked on. Council have posted an agenda online and are encouraging people to take a look ahead of the meeting which will be held on Wednesday 22 September.

Council Chief Executive Mark Wheeler will join the mayor online.

“The webinar will also be recorded and posted on our Three Waters website page so people who are unable to attend the webinar can watch it at another time,” says mayor Leggett. “Please note that no decisions are required of the council to opt-in or opt-out of the Government’s proposed water reforms at the moment.

“I particularly encourage people to read the Council’s Three Waters Reform – Agenda report 16 September 2021 and email us at 3waters@ marlborough.govt.nz and let us know what you think of our current position.”

That report is posted online at www. marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/three-waters-reform-proposals accompanied by a wide range of other information.

The MDC Three Waters Webinar will take place from 5:30 pm to 7.00 pm.

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Rangers trip at final hurdle Peter Jones

Richmond wrenched the 2021 Nelson division one football title from Rangers AFC’s grasp with a 1-0 victory at the Renwick Domain on Saturday.

Defending champions Rangers have set the pace all season and went into the final roundrobin match, which was delayed a month due to COVID, tied on points with Richmond, but with a better goal differential.

That meant a win or draw would have handed the home side backto-back titles and for much of the match it appeared a stalemate was the likely result.

The deciding goal came around the 75th minute mark and had an element of luck about it. Rangers lost the ball in midfield where it was picked up by substitute Lee Merrion. His low shot struck the home side’s post, ricocheted into the body of Rangers’ player/coach Tore Waechter then bounced into the empty net.

At the time Richmond were enjoying their best period of the game, throwing more and more players forward in pursuit of a result. The fact they had not conceded in the previous 75 minutes was down to some resolute defence and inspired keeping from Daniel Dowding, who pulled off a couple of stunning saves in the early stages, when Rangers created a multitude of chances to bag an early goal which may have put the match out of the visiting side’s reach.

After a moment’s silence to remember local football stalwart John Columbus, Rangers hoed into their work, Harrison Pine, Julian Delgado and Aaron Hayes going close. A stoppage after

15 minutes to switch referees seemed to slow the home side’s momentum, but in terms of corners earned and chances created they certainly had the better of the first 45 minutes.

The second spell was a different story. Richmond began strongly, a long-range strike from Fergus Griffin-George just tipped over the bar by Rangers’ custodian Liam Kennedy.

Waechter powered a header over the Richmond bar soon after, before the visitors upped the ante, resulting in their decisive strike.

The final 15 minutes were frantic.

Rangers, stung by the own goal, pushed more players forward and, with Bjorn Waechter, Jono Masters, Pine, Hayes and Jordy Columbus lifting the urgency, looked likely to bag an equaliser.

However, despite some desperate attack and a couple of headed chances they were unable to stop Richmond’s celebrations.

Richmond coach Clay Wilhelmus was elated as the club picked up their first Nelson division one crown since 2011.

“I thought that our attack and patterns of play were better today and I always felt like we would eventually get one [goal].

“We made a tactical change in the midfield and I think a couple of substitutions also paid off. At the end of the day, sheer determination got us there in the end.”

The coach said all his players had put in big shifts but singled out holding midfielder Sam Barnett, keeper Dowding and centreback Patrick Keys. Wolfie Waechter, Rangers’ manager, felt his side were the better unit over 90 minutes, but rued missed opportunities to put the game to bed.

“It was a very even game which

Rangers’ striker Keagan Mortimer, right, breaks clear of the Richmond defence in Renwick on Saturday.

Photo: Peter Jones. could have gone either way. For it to be decided by a very unlucky own goal is heart-breaking, particularly when the player involved played out of his skin and was one of the best on the park.

“But we had chances before that, and chances afterwards … while their goalie made some fantastic saves, our goalie did not have that much to do really.

“We are finishing on a loss, but performance wise we are finishing on a high,” he added.

Keagan Mortimer was full of running up front for Rangers, while Bjorn Waechter, Ryan Palmer, Julian Delgado and Kane Elvy took the battle to Richmond at every opportunity and showed nice touches on the ball.

Meanwhile, the Blenheim Bullets, who contested the Nelson division one women’s league, saw their season end on a default on Saturday. Their final day oppo-

nents, Nelson FC, pulled the pin, meaning the Bullets were denied a chance to end their season with a bang (having been the favourites heading into the match).

Saturday’s game was to have counted as a double header – leaving BV Bullets six points richer but disappointed not to have got back on the field for a final time this year.

Bullets began their season strongly, with their first three games resulting in a narrow 1-0 loss to Richmond Foxes, and victories over Nelson Suburbs and FC Nelson. A couple of slightly sub-par games in the following couple of weeks cost the team dearly in the overall standings – but they rebounded for a solid end to the season and third position.

KO finalists found The annual senior Knockout Cup final will be contested on Saturday by holders Central Wolves

and Call Care Trojans.

Both sides scored comprehensive victories in Saturday’s semifinals at Renwick. Hat-tricks to Steve McCaa and Hamish Morrow helped Wolves down BV Masters 8-0 while Trojans defeated clubmates Hotspurs 4-0. The final will be played on Saturday at Athletic Park with a 2pm kick-off.

In the KO Shield semis Rangers Clubs of Marlborough downed Spartans 7-2 to set up a final clash with Rangers Masters who beat Central Privateers 2-1. Their final will be played at Athletic Park at 11am.

Rangers Development, 10-2 winners over Picton, and Central Buccaneers, who beat Redwood 7-0, will play the KO Bowl final at A&P Park, with a noon kick-off.

The KO Plate final, between the Cup semifinal losers, will be played at A&P Park, beginning at noon.

Representative golfers bring home Westrupp Cup Golf ’s Westrupp Cup is in Marlborough hands after the women’s representative side claimed the prestigious trophy in Westport last weekend.

The Marlborough crew, playing under the Eastern banner, dominated the event, scoring 30 points to eclipse closest rival Central Nelson’s 17.

The Marlborough team comprised: Aroha Minhinnick (captain), Emily Stenhouse, Tracy Bary, Andrea Thomas, Sue Murray and Chrissie Mackie.

Final points: Eastern (Marlborough) 30, Central Nelson 17,

Northern Nelson 15, Western (Buller/Westland) 10.

Following the event, the Tasman women’s team to contest the South Island Interprovincials was named. The side, in playing order, is: Lizzie Neale (Nelson), Aroha Minhinnick (Rarangi), Tracy Bary (Rarangi), Emily Stenhouse (Marlborough), Andrea Thomas (Rarangi), Lee Willets (Nelson), Sue Murray (Awatere), Gaye Munnerley (Greymouth). The non-travelling reserve is Natalee Reed.

The SI champs will be contested on the Timaru course on October

30-31. They will compete against Canterbury, Otago and Aorangi.

The Marlborough representative men’s triangular senior, intermediate and junior team were also in action last weekend. They played at Motueka and ended up a close second in the senior section. Final points: Senior - Nelson 25.5, Marlborough 21, Buller/Westland 13.5. Intermediate - Nelson 24, Buller/Westland 13, Marlborough 11. Junior - Marlborough 6, Nelson 6.

The Marlborough teams were: Senior - Brook Hale, Paul Silke, Blair Bavin, Mark Le Compte,

Ryan McDonald, Tony Nichol, Luke Ryder, Liam Keegan, John Galletly, Matt Croad. Intermediate: Jerome January, Paul Roughan, Shane Waters, Henry Evans, Mark Milne, Dave Watson, Andrew Stowell, Eddie Davis. Junior: Brandon Brooker, Kaharoa Bradley, William Pope and Jakeb Brown. After the event the Tasman men’s South Island Interprovincial side was named. They are (not in playing order): Nick Franzzman (Greymouth), Matt Grimes (Nelson), Josh Simpson (Nelson), Connor Winter (Nelson), Brook Hale (Rarangi), Mark

Le Compte (Marlborough), Ryan Coll (Greymouth) and Paul Silke (Marlborough). Non-travelling reserve is Ryan McDonald (Rarangi). They will compete on October 30-31 in Christchurch.

Also named was the Tasman men’s South Island Masters team.

It is (not in playing order): Nathan Smith (Nelson), Michael Scholes (Greymouth), Blair Bavin (Rarangi), James Campion (Motueka), Craig Newman (Nelson), Mark Le Compte (Marlborough). They will compete on the weekend of October 16-17 in Ashburton.

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SI Masters Games to proceed Peter Jones Organisers of next month’s 2021 South Island Masters Games have assured participants that the event will proceed - as long as the Marlborough region is in either COVID Alert Level 2 or 1.

“The Games are on at Level 2, and even at Level 2 Delta,” said SI Masters Games event director Simon Carter last week.

“What that might look like between each sport may differ, depending on the level … but it is only at Level 3 or 4 that the Games cannot be held,” he explained.

“All of our sports remain on. If we are still at Level 2 Delta then some of those sports may require some modification [to fit the guidelines] and our sports co-ordinators are working through all of those potential re-

quirements now.

“At the same time, we are reviewing what can be achieved with our social events.”

“But what is exciting, particularly for the region, is that around 2000 participants, spectators and supporters are going to be coming to Marlborough.

“It will be hugely beneficial for the hospitality and retail sectors … it does give the local economy a shot in the arm. We saw that last year in Timaru it generated around 1.5 to 1.6 million dollars of economic benefit to the region over the 10 days and we would expect the same to occur in Marlborough next month.”

Simon said the organising team had “been moving heaven and earth over the last six weeks” to ensure plans were in place for the Games to proceed.

The SI Masters Games will cater for a wide variety of sports.

Photo: Supplied.

“I take my hat off to the sports co-ordinators. They are all local people, many of whom are still involved in their own local club stuff as well. They have either been thrown a curve ball in having to reschedule, amend or cancel their [winter] club seasons due to COVID or they are trying

frantically to get a summer season up and running through all this change and challenge as well.

“For them then to host their sport as part of the Masters Games, as well as everything else, is a credit to them. We want the Games to be fun and hopefully put a little bit of money in those sports

clubs’ coffers as well.”

Simon acknowledged that entries had slowed during the uncertain lockdown period but “we are starting to see them pick up again now”.

“People are getting more confidence in the landscape and remember, 90 percent of the people are not there to win medals or break records, they want to catch up with their mates. That could be mates who are part of their team already or people they only see once a year at this event.

That’s what’s really cool about it.”

The Games will take place across 40 sports at a variety of Marlborough venues from October 15-25.

Registrations close on September 26. “So if you have been holding off entering, or booking your accommodation, now is the time to do so,” said Simon.

Hockey rivals produce close encounters Peter Jones Some particularly close matches were fought out during Hockey Marlborough’s senior finals day at College Park on Saturday.

The final match, the premier division clash between United and Arotea Kiwi could not have been tighter, the teams deciding to share the title after finishing 3-3 at

the end of regulation time and still being level after two rounds of penalty shootouts.

The College grade final was taken out by the Marlborough Boys’ College 2nd XI who downed Richmond View 4-0, while Beawai Masters won the division one crown.

They were tied 0-0 with The Bus Boys at full time, then

prevailed 4-2 in the ensuing shoot-out.

Scores: Division one: 5 & 6 Arotea 4 MGC 1st XI 0; 3 & 4 Beawai 3 Awatere 2; 1 & 2 Beawai Masters 4 The Bus Boys 2 after shoot out.

Premier: 3 & 4 Beawai 6 MBC 1st XI 3; 1 & 2 United 3 Arotea Kiwi 3 after shoot out.

Left: Richmond View striker Tyson Foote has his goal attempt saved by the MBC keeper during the College Grade final on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Tasman Mako return with comprehensive victory Peter Jones

The Tasman Mako emerged from lockdown slightly rusty following their enforced NPC hiatus, but with their ability to score tries undiminished.

They may have leaked a few too many points for their own liking during their 48-29 victory over Northland in Whangārei on Saturday, but their delight at being allowed back on the field was evident in their joyful, free-flowing attacking play.

Head coach Andrew Goodman also relished seeing his charges able to express themselves.

“We are just grateful to be back out there, running around doing what we love,” he said.

He admitted that while there was plenty of attacking flair on display, there were some issues to address on defence, particularly with the Taniwha scoring from a couple of lineout drives. “[The opposition tries] probably came on the back of some poor discipline as well, errors that put us in those parts of the field that they capitalised on … it goes hand in hand, the discipline and making sure we can keep teams out of the zone.

“If we can match our intent on the ball with our intent off the ball it will go a long way to fix some of the stuff we weren’t quite there with today.

“There was some good stuff, but also some stuff we know we need to improve on before next week when we come up against a strong Waikato team,” he added.

While Tasman defence coach Shane Christie will be fully occupied this week with working

Mark Telea scored a brace of tries for Tasman on Saturday.

Photo: Shuttersport. out ways to stiffen up the Mako goal line resilience, there was much to enjoy about the side’s attacking prowess, especially after a lengthy lay-off.

A willingness to chance their arm on attack has always been a Mako hallmark, with players given a license to thrill. Their third try on Saturday was a cracker. Halfback Jack Grooby recognised a glaring hole in the home side’s back field defence and lofted a perfect chip kick for first five Mitch Hunt to run onto. Although the try had to pass a TMO examination before being awarded, it was a perfect example of the unscripted creativity that has made the Mako such a tough side to defend against.

Goodman said a number of his backline “really stood up”, including centre Leicester Fainga’anuku, winger Mark Telea, fullback Tom Marshall and Hunt. “They created a lot of play … as well as ‘Jim’ Tavatavanawai who is getting better and better every week”.

The Mako defender of the day

award, decided on by the players, went to substitute Anton Segner, the openside flanker who came on for the injured Sione Havili in the first half.

Segner put in a big shift, creating turnovers and suggesting he is quickly finding his feet at this level.

Tasman’s third consecutive win, coupled with Waikato’s controversial loss to Canterbury, propels them to the top of the premiership table. On Friday they take on the dangerous Mooloo men at Trafalgar Park, followed by the Southland Stags in Blenheim the following Sunday. A week later, they will embark on their first Ranfurly Shield challenge since 2012, taking on Hawke’s Bay, who held onto the Log by seeing off Bay of Plenty in extra time at the weekend.

Scorers: Tasman 48 (Norris, Fainga’anuku 2, Hunt, Telea 2, Tavatavanawai, Frizell tries, Hunt 4 con) Northland 29 (Nock, Gregory, Uluilakepa, Olsen, Momoedonu tries, Reihana con, Cooper con).

Nelson College win Meanwhile, there was much more for the Tasman region to celebrate when the Nelson College First XV won the Miles Toyota Championship (formerly Press Cup) at Trafalgar Park on Saturday.

They beat Christ’s College 2220 in a thrilling encounter. The home side trailed by 12 points at halftime but a second half revival saw them pick up their third Crusaders region title.

Nelson now travel south to play Otago Boys’ High School for the title of South Island champion.

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15 Antony Clark

14 Toni Robinson

14 Jamie Norton

13 Peter Jones

13 Colin Martin

13 Paul O’Donnell

13 Rob Hellstrom

12 Weir Broadbridge

12 Warren Cairns

12 Dan Roos

12 Paul Fuller

12 Leon Jones

11 Brendon Price

11 Lauren Palatchie

11 Jason Bryant

11 Chris Hughes

11 Brian Powell

11 Garry Boyd

11 Ra Hebberd

10 Rod Thompson

10 Sam Boyce

Matthew Grigg

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Lansdowne Park turf passes first test Peter Jones Lansdowne Park’s newly-surfaced number one ground was given its first test when the Tasman Development team met their Wellington counterparts on Sunday - and it passed with flying colours.

Kahu Marfell, Tasman community rugby manager, was thrilled with how the new surface came through.

“It looked like carpet out there before the game and you can’t even tell there has been a game played on it after the game. It provided perfect conditions for running rugby.”

In Sunday’s fixture most of the running rugby came from the visitors, who overwhelmed the Tasman Development side 73-17 with an irresistible combination of speedy, quick-stepping backs and powerful forwards.

The main field at Marlborough rugby headquarters has been out of action all season, undergoing a major transformation. A sandbased pitch has been installed, designed to bring the province’s premier rugby venue up to the same level as Trafalgar Park, Nelson, Seddon Park in Hamilton and the Basin Reserve, in Wellington, all of whom use the same

turf system.

Time was required for the pitch and upgraded drainage system to bed in, with turf root growth being closely monitored, meaning play on the iconic ground was not possible through the club season.

It was originally intended that action on the No 1 field could begin in early August, with the first Mako match scheduled for Saturday, September 11. Consequently, it was hoped that there would be several matches played on the ground before the NPC fixture, but COVID threw a spanner in the works.

Now the Development fixture will be the only opportunity to get some sprigs into the Lansdowne soil before the Mako come to town on Sunday October 3, meeting Southland at 4.35pm in the Bunnings NPC fixture.

Jamie Lyall, manager of property and community facilities at the Marlborough District Council [MDC], says all the testing work on the field had met expectations, with five areas being graded and core samples at those points exceeding requirements.

Robert Hutchinson, MDC’s Parks and Open Spaces Officer, says the Development match was a trial for the new surface.

Wellington Development squad No 8 Luca Rees crashes through several would-be tacklers on his way to the Tasman try line at Lansdowne Park on Sunday. Photo: Peter Jones.

“You have to test it and see how it comes through. We will use the Development game to see how it plays and then we have some time to do some tweaking if we need to … but I doubt very much we will

need to do anything.”

Robert also suggested the extra few weeks growth the pitch has been allowed, due to COVID, will only have been beneficial.

“The roots will be deeper, the

grass sward will be a lot thicker and better to play on than a reasonably new surface. It’s very exciting and we are all looking forward to getting play back on number one.”

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