Marlborough Weekly 23 July 2019 by Top South Media

Tuesday 23 July 2019

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The sale of land at Wairau Hospital will come under public scrutiny as the health board seeks opinion from the community. Public opinion on the sale of 6.3 hectares of land at Wairau Hospital is being sought. The move comes after Marlborough District Council approved the proposed subdivision. A spokeswoman from Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) says the public submission process is a legislative requirement. She says all submissions will be considered before the Board makes a final decision. “NMH has been aware for some time that there’s a surplus of land at Wairau Hospital. “When the hospital was redeveloped in 2008-2010 the rebuild size confirmed the size requirement for the hospital,” she says. The proposal would see the subdivision of existing residential units and an empty building at 46 Hospital Rd. Eight new residential units could potentially be built on an empty block of land behind Marlborough Hospice. But the final decision over how the land is used would be up to the buyer. “The use of the land will ultimately be determined by a new owner. However, it will be zoned for residential use at the conclusion of the subdivision,” the spokeswoman says. A Marlborough community housing group who provide supported living for seniors declared an interest in the site earlier this year.

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Bunnings activities organiser Becks Haste, team member Rosanne Guy and merchandiser Logan Croad wore their pyjamas to work on Friday to raise funds to help foster kids achieve their dreams. Photo: Matt Brown.

PJ fundraiser goes like a dream Bunnings staff weren’t sleeping on the job on Friday, although it may have looked like it. Staff were raising funds for National Pyjama Day, a day to wear your favourite pair of PJ's to help The Pyjama Foun-

dation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care. Bunnings activities organiser Becks Haste says the team event was also for a “bit of fun”. She says she received a few

comments on her pyjamas, a cat onesie, but they were the “PG version” of what she would usually wear to bed. Money raised from National Pyjama Day helps offer learning skills to more than 1000 children, fund edu-

cational resources and helps provide stable, positive relationships. The PJ’s weren’t matched with slippers though. Steel capped boots finished off the ensemble. “Safety first,” Becks says.

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Abbeyfield Marlborough is working with Abbeyfield NZ to develop to establish an Abbeyfield house for 12 residents in the Marlborough district. It is currently looking to source a suitable site and fundraise. Health bosses says the plan would leave them with around 7.7 hectares for any future hospital development. A spokeswoman says money made from any sale would be retained by the board. The closing date for submissions is 13 September 2019. How to make a submission Submissions must be dated, signed and include the following information: Your name, postal address, telephone and email address (if applicable)

Council have given their approval to subdivide land at Wairau Hospital. Photo: Supplied. A statement confirming that the submission is made on the disposal of Wairau Hospital East Block Your view on the proposed sale of the property

A copy of the submission must be received by NMH by 5pm Friday 13 September 2019 at this address: Wairau surplus land submission Corporate office Nelson Marl-

borough Health Private Bag 18 Nelson 7040. Alternatively, the submission may be made to the following email address: wairau.land@nmdhb.govt.nz

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TUESDAY 23 July 2019

Greek cafe to make itself at home Matt Brown Reporter

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After 11 years of coffee and food, the owners of Café Home are preparing to call it a day. Owners Geoff and Nicole Pybus have sold their business, and in it’s place a new owner has planned a Greek café, Eleni. Nicknamed ‘Miss 100,000 Volts’, incoming owner Helene Marchant is champing at the bit to unleash her vision and unique Mediterranean flavour on Marlborough. Helene, who has lived in Renwick for the last 20 years, says she was sipping coffee at the café late in April when she was struck with inspiration. “I asked Geoff if he would like to sell, he said to the right person,” she says. “I said, would I be the right person? He said yes, so we did a deal.” And Helene has been “firing on all cylinders” getting her ideas and plans for the new eatery out of her head and into reality. “How beautiful would it be to have a Greek café in the middle of Blenheim,” she says. Cafe Home owner Geoff Pybus says he isn’t sure what he will do next, but was looking forward to regular nine to five hours so he could spend more time with his children. “[A Greek cafe] is different to

what everyone else is doing, it’s going to be cool,” he says. He hopes that the new restaurant would be open at night. An accountant by profession, Helene moved to Renwick to work in the wine industry with her husband from Adelaide, South Australia 23 years ago. Taking over a cafe is a “huge” change of tack, she says the only experience she has running a café is drinking “copious amounts” of coffee and eating fabulous food. But Helene’s parents, who emigrated from Greece to Adelaide when they were young, had a background in hospitality. “My aunties, uncles, my grandparents, it must be in the blood there somewhere,” Helene says. “My mother’s family ran a whole lot of cafes and restaurants and bakeries. “The food gets drummed into you from an early age, and I’m a great cook,” she says. Helene says the change of ownership is a new beginning. “I’m a businesswoman, I’m a resourceful woman and I’d like to think I have what it takes to make Eleni successful,” she says. “I see an opportunity, and I just go for it. “One thing I’m not going to do is change the food structure that they have at the moment, and the coffee. “We have the most amazing cof-

Geoff Pybus and daughter, Ever, at the soon to be rebranded Cafe Home. Inset: Incoming owner Helene Marchant. Photos: Matt Brown. fee. wine or beer.” Geoff and Nicole leave big shoes Helene plans to introduce Greek The cafe will close for renovations to fill. coffee and meals over time. on 30 July. “And they obviously knew it was “I’m trying to get a liquor license Helene hopes they will open the time to sell,” she says. at the moment because the Medi- doors to the new café by 5 Au- “They’re well respected within terranean diet is all about food gust. the area and I hope I can do as and enjoying it with a glass of Helene says the outgoing owners, wonderful a job as they have.”

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Rat plague threatens bats News Community: The Marlborough Big Latch On 2019 will be in the Taylor Restaurant of the Clubs of Marlborough from 10am on 3 August. There will be a range of prizes to win and everyone is welcome to a sweet treat and hot drink as well. Children of all ages are welcome.

Matt Brown A population of native bats are in danger of being wiped out by a plague of rats. Experts are warning a record number of rats could have a “dire” effect on the population of bats in Pelorus. Forest & Bird top of the south regional manager Debs Martin says they are tracking the highest number of rats ever recorded. “It’s pretty gruesome out there,” she says. “We could seriously lose our populations of bats at Pelorus through this mast year.” A mast season is where plants produce an abundance of fruit and seeds. Deb says rats climb the trees the bats live in, corner them in their holes and eat them. “The bats can’t get out.” During a previous mast year in Fiordland, bat colonies went locally extinct. “They thought they had it covered, but they lost one of the colonies,” she says. “It’s a real gnarly problem.” Trapping this year has already seen the rat catch top 60 per cent of traps set. “We’re tracking double what would be local extinctions,” she says. Previously, the record high was 42 per cent in 2014. “We had a really mild summer with a lot of really nice weather, and it was really warm. “That triggered a whole lot of trees flowering and fruiting. “We had a huge abundance of fruit and seeds, which is really good for our native birds because they breed up and have a really good year. “But it’s like putting feed out for the rats,” Deb says.

Picture book: Celebrated children’s writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop will be at the Millennium Public Gallery on Sunday to talk about his picture book Aotearoa - The New Zealand Story and the Gallery’s current exhibition of his most recent book, Cook’s Cook - The Cook Who Cooked For Captain Cook. Gavin will also be discussing his new book – Wildlife of Aotearoa which is to be realised on 1 October. This will be the book’s first public appearance. The talk is at 3pm Sunday 28 July.

Forest & Bird top of the south regional manager Debs Martin. Inset: A New Zealand native bat. Photos: Supplied. The group uses tracking tunnels to get and rat nests and feed on it right through an indication of how many rats are in the winter. area. “Rather than starving through weeding Debs says, in an ideal scenario, rats would and slowing down, they’re breeding up be below five per cent. right through winter.” “At around 30 per cent tracking, you’ll get Debs says the only thing they know that some localised extinctions of some spe- will bring rat numbers down enough is cies. aerial 1080 “I was walking around Pelorus, and even “Our area is not targeted for aerial 1080 the walking tracks would be covered in so we’re just going to have to do as much berries and fruit. as we can to try and suppress the numbers “That drives up the number of rats and and take as many out as we can. mice. “Hopefully we can take a bit of the heat off “Normally, when you go into winter rats it, enough to get our bats through.” will run out of food and their population For further information or to volunteer numbers start crashing”. contact Forest & Bird at forestandbird.org. Deb says rats stash the seed in dry hollows nz/volunteer.

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Wet weather: It’s been a wetter than average July as latest figures reveal the region is sitting well above its average rainfall levels. From 4am on Friday until 7am on Monday morning a total of 48 millimetres fell. Blenheim-based research scientist Rob Agnew says the average rainfall for the July period was 61.9 millimetres. “So far this month we’ve had 98.3 millimetres so it’s well above average.” Whanau Hub: Redwoodtown School will be holding its first Whanau Hub on Wednesday from 9-11am. Emily Hope from Hope Nutrition is coming along to talk about nutrition for children. She will also be doing a cooking demo and making snacks to share. The free sessions will take place each week during term time and open to school families and the wider community.

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Choir’s key to success Members of one of Marlborough’s oldest choirs hope to find help to pay the people they rely on to keep them in key. The Marlborough Singers have been entertaining audiences across the region for almost 60 years. And ahead of their latest concert on 28 July, they are appealing for possible sponsors to step forward and recognise the effort put in by their pianist and conductor. Singer Margaret Hastings says while most concertgoers are grey-haired, the music they sing transcends age. Margaret, who has been singing with the choir for close to 40 years, says their popular “lighter variety” concerts appeal to all. “Like most people who sing, we sing because we love doing it,” she says. “You always feel better when you’ve been singing.” Their concert, the Best of Broadway, features music from popular shows such as Broadway, Les Misérables, Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hammerstein. But while the singers take centre stage, the group would like to see other members recognised for all their efforts. “We’ve seen lots of conductors come and go, pianists come and go and singers come and go.

Marlborough Singers, from left, Elaine Harmer, Ros Henry, Marie Dietrich, Bett Munn and, on the piano, Margaret Hastings. Photo: Matt Brown. “Of course, everybody just sort ing like singing to cheer you of did their thing and volun- up,” she says. teered. The community choir are “If we want a good quality pro- taught by Blenheim-man Robduction, we need a good qual- ert Tucker who sings with the ity conductor and we need to New Zealand Opera Company. pay for them. He also teaches in Wellington “We’re also on the hunt, look- and divides his time between ing for sponsors to help us with the two regions. “He’s very particular and we’re this. “The conductor and pianist having to really come up to the put in a lot of hours of practice mark for him. and study and time, and they We’re wanting it to the best we deserve a payment for their ef- can be because it reflects on him,” Margaret says. fort,” she says. Margaret says the choir’s love The concert will be at the Wesof singing keep them focused. ley Centre on Sunday after“Like most people who sing, we noon at 4pm. sing because we love doing it. If Tickets are $15 and available at you’re a bit down, there’s noth- the door.

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Two crashes close highway State Highway 1 was brought to a standstill for several hours around midday on Friday. Two separate car collisions closed the Wairau River bridge, near Tua Marina, around 12.20 pm. Witness Harry Sharplin was a first responder on the scene. He says the driver of a people mover that flipped at around 12.30 was speeding and driving erratically. "It was pretty full on," Harry says. "[The driver] fluked out, he completely avoided injury." Harry says the driver, who was trav-

elling south from Picton, hit the side of the bridge which "dug him in" and flipped him over. Two vehicles were involved in the first crash, blocking the bridge for close to an hour. A St John spokesman says both accidents had one patient with minor injuries each and they were treated at the scene. The bridge opened about an hour later with traffic control while tow trucks removed the wrecks. Ambulance, fire and police attended both accidents.

A people-mover flipped and blocked the Wairau River bridge on Friday. The single occupant suffered only minor injuries. Photo: Supplied.

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Ticket to ride for Picton bus service

RWNZ members, from left, Dot Dixon, Melva Robb, standing at back Hayley Keown, Pam Macdonald, Nicki Kitson, and Verla Smith (sitting). Photo: Supplied.

Woolly wonders for Hospice Marlborough Hospice has been gifted some woolly comfort – thanks to a film about shearing sheep. The film She Shears was shown as part of the successful 101 Ways with Wool Expo in March. And after seeing special blankets on the hospice’s wish-list, members of Marlborough Provincial Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) helped

make dreams come true. The group has strong links with the hospice and members have been long-term supporters. A spokeswoman says the group thought donating the blankets would be a fitting way to end the woolly promotion. “After seeing it on the Hospice newsletter wish list members felt this

would be a wonderful way to end the promotion by donating these woollen blankets which are machine washable, cool in summer and very warm in winter. “Some of the branches decided they would also like to donate extra to get more blankets, making it possible to purchase ten in total for the eight beds in the Hospice.”

A trial bus service between Blenheim and Picton has been given the green light to become a permanent fixture. From 6 August, the offpeak service will start and finish in Waikawa, offering passengers two return services a day. And passengers in Picton and Waikawa will be able to wave down the bus on its designated route when they need a ride. Marlborough’s finance and information supervisor David Craig said within Picton and Waikawa the bus will operate as a hail and ride service. “Maps and timetables showing all of the bus stops along the new route will be available on Council’s website a week prior to the trial launch. “Hard copies will also be available at the Marlborough District Council office in Blenheim, and at the Picton Service Centre and Library,” he says. The off-peak bus service will provide two return services on Tuesdays and

Thursdays between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm. Between Picton and Blenheim there will be three designated stops, off the main highway, at Tuamarina, Spring Creek and Grovetown. In Blenheim there will be three designated stops at the Railway Station, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 and outside Countdown on Seymour Street. Ritchies Transport Holdings Limited was awarded the contract on 26 June 2019. Meanwhile, Council is continuing work on the trial bus services for Renwick to Blenheim, and the Blenheim commuter service. “It is intended that these services will be added as a variation to the existing Blenheim Urban Bus Services Contract held by Ritchies Transport Holdings Limited. “Subject to this process, it is anticipated that these trial services will be introduced in the next three months,” David says.

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A brush with death Matt Brown

A native falcon has been nursed back to health after a near-fatal fight with three magpies. Marlborough woman Michelle Parkin was sitting inside, reading a book on a rainy day, when she witnessed a vicious magpie attack on a hill above her property. “Usually, [the falcons] are able to handle that sort of stuff but it was raining, and her feathers had got waterlogged, she was not as agile as she normally would be,” Michelle says. Michelle says the Kārearea, known to most as the bird on the $20 note, was rolling down the hill “screaming”. Michelle rushed out to help the juvenile bird. “We shot up the hill and wrapped her in a polar fleece sweatshirt, very gently,” Michelle says. “We carefully bundled her up and put her in the vehicle and took her to see Diana at the Marlborough Falcon Trust.” The Kārearea, named Malcolm by Michelle before they were told that she was

a female, spent a week at the trust, “basically in hospital” on antibiotics. “We called her Malcolm the falcon because it rhymes, but now we know she’s a girl, we call her Miss Malcolm.” Marlborough Falcon Trust falconer and aviculturist Diana Dobson looked after the wounded bird and delivered daily reports on her recovery. “She’s an amazing lady,” Michelle says. She says Miss Malcolm didn’t look like she had any outward wounds but thought she had sustained a puncture wound to her chest. “She wasn’t looking very good for a few days. “There was a possibility she was going to have to go to the wildlife hospital at Wellington Zoo.” On Thursday night, the “absolutely beautiful” falcon made a turn for the better. A week later, Michelle picked her up and took her back to her home in a cat cage. “She’s now returned to her life in her environment,” Michelle says. “She’s flying around and looking happy. She says it’s special that the

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Miss Malcolm the falcon has made a full recovery. Photo: Supplied. small falcon is “hanging has quite a profile in the around”. community. “It’s totally her environment, “She makes herself known. we’re lucky to be sharing it We see her around and the with her.” community sees her. She says the native falcon, “She’s pretty neat,” Michelle which is rarer than the kiwi, added.

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Manhunt ends Wanted man James Elkington has been arrested after evading police for weeks. Elkington, 46, from Palmerston North, was arrested in Nelson on Friday night, and will appear in Blenheim District Court next Monday. No charges James Elkington. have yet been laid Photo: Supplied. against him, but he has a number of warrants for his arrest. He had previously been spotted in Picton and Havelock.

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TUESDAY 23 July 2019

Pedestrians on a firmer footing Slippery-when-wet pavers in Blenheim will soon be a thing of the past as plans to make them safer get underway soon. Rather than replace potentially perilous pavers, Marlborough District Council bosses put forward a re-sanding plan. All glazed clay stones will also be re-sanded and daubed with a more slip-resistant coat. The work should be done in time for Christmas. The move follows complaints from pedestrians who have reported fall related injuries. Assets and services manager Richard Coningham says the pavers needed to be more “slip resistant”.

Installed in many towns and cities during the 1990’s and 2000’s, the walkways had been treated in the past. But improved methods mean the pavers are ripe for a makeover. “ … we now have access to improved treatments which will provide longer term resistance. “While the treatment option is not a permanent fix and is likely to need reapplying every four to six years; it is the most cost effective”, Richard says. The clay footpaths will need replacing in 20 years at a replacement cost of about $2 million, Richard says. Treating the problem now and

replacing later was a more “cost effective” option, he says. “As most of the clay footpath paving in Blenheim and Picton’s CBDs is more than 20 years old, it’s likely that it will be replaced within the next 20 years, making treating now and replacing in the future the most cost-effective option. “We know a number of people in Blenheim and Picton have suffered injuries after slipping over on the pavers, especially when it is wet. “It’s great that we have a solution to reduce this from occurring in future”, he says. Work in Picton is scheduled to get underway next year.

All in the family: Rugby is very much a family affair at the Picton-based Waitohi club so it was appropriate that club stalwart Jimmy Giles was able to celebrate the Tohis’ victory in the Marlborough sub-union final with his wife Dailee and their four children. Waitohi took out their second consecutive title at Lansdowne Park on Saturday, beating Central 26-20, much to the delight of the Giles kids - from left, Hunter, 5, Ryder, 7, Livvy, 9, and Maddy 11. Final match report on page 18. Photo: Gavin Hadfield/Shuttersport.

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Plastic Free challenge OPINION: We’ve all heard that the ocean is full of plastic and that plastic bags are the devil, so when I saw Plastic Free July pop up on my social media, I thought to myself that this could be something I could do. I had already considered our household to be pretty earth-conscious. We used our reusable bags well before the supermarkets encouraged them, we composted our food scraps and we have been using the same roll of Glad Wrap for over four years. Now, I wasn’t going to pledge to go absolutely plastic free, I just wanted to see how much plastic rubbish I could eliminate from the weekly grocery shopping. When you take a closer look at the supermarkets almost everything is wrapped in plastic, including over a third of the fresh produce section. Step one was that I decided to take my reusable containers to Westmeat butchers. It only took me a week to build up the courage to ask if I could use them, but now most of our meat is bought in our own containers that I wash and reuse. Step two was eliminating the plastic wrapped food in the toddler’s lunch box by making some baking and attempting to make beeswax wraps. My first attempt was an absolute fail. I produced a large amount of slimy feeling pieces of cloth that were unusable.

Jenner Halcrow. The second attempt, with a recipe change, was much better. We now have wax wraps for the lunchbox. Step three was to refill and reuse containers for various grocery items where possible. The Real Food Grocer provides a large selection of bulk items. I managed to stock up on all my baking needs, cleaning products and even dog biscuits. This is the third week that I have been doing Plastic Free July challenge and I can happily, and proudly say that our household plastic has drastically reduced. I am confident that I will continue to approach my grocery shopping this way if it means less waste to landfill, but next year I’m going to try Beer and Pie July.

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TUESDAY 23 July 2019

Standing the test of time...

Showcasing local businesses who have been successfully serving our community for many years.

THOMAS'S

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1912

Thomas’s is owned by brothers Hamish and Tim Thomas, they are the fourth generation to do so. “The business was started in 1912 by our great grandfather and it’s been going for 108 years,” says Hamish Thomas. The very first Thomas’s store was one of four situated on the west side of Market Street South between Wynen and Charles Streets. Today, Thomas’s is still located in the CBD and is now a very modern department store. Hamish says the business is exciting, challenging, and ever changing. “Our staff are what makes our business the success it has been for 108 years. We have put in the café, spent time remoulding the building and are always changing our product offering. We stock international brands and support New Zealand designers. Modern business is about transparency, social impact, community, and staff, if these are a part of your business people will support you.”

CRESSWELL ELECTRICAL

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1927

Technology may have changed since the first electric lights twinkled in Blenheim homes 90 years ago, but electricity is still the same - much like Cresswells Electrical who celebrated 140 years last year. Current business owners, Dave Noad and John Mackey, both trained in the trade under Noel Cresswell, who invited them to buy into the business 40 years ago. “I enjoy the work and the challenge of wiring up a place,” says Dave. “Whether it be a home or a big commercial job, I still get a real buzz flicking the switch and seeing it light up.” When they first started as fresh-faced apprentices, Cresswell Electrical was one of the only electricians in town. Driving around the region and seeing the bright lights shining in windows still brings a warm glow to Dave and John, whose eyes light up with enthusiasm as they recall some of the jobs they’ve worked on over the years. While every day is different and every job is different, there are some things at Cresswell Electrical that don’t change, John says. “We do things right and we always follow through - we’ll be sticking around for a few years yet, so it’s important to do right by our customers and the community.”

GILBERT, HAYMES & ASSOCIATES

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1923

Gilbert Haymes and Associates Ltd have been providing professional surveying services to Marlborough since the 1920s. Founded in 1923 by Harry Richardson, it is the oldest established surveying firm in the region and has proudly been involved in the local marine and wine farming industries from the outset. In 1968-69 the firm was known as Gilbert and Finn, before becoming Gilbert, Finn and Moore. Today, the company is still going strong and its clients include farmers, homeowners, vineyards and wineries, government agencies, regional and unitary councils and irrigation companies. Gilbert, Haymes and Associates (which has recently amalgamated with Ensurv) provide subdivision advice, boundary adjustments, legal easements, redefinition surveys, topographical surveys and UAV drone surveys. They are also experts in subdividing land, including subdivision design, resource consent applications, engineering design, construction supervision, boundary pegging and preparation of Land Title Plans. For more information, visit www.gilberthaymes.co.nz.

WOODBOURNE TAVERN

Supporting Marlborough

Since the 50s

The Woodbourne Tavern and Motels is a family business, locally owned and operated by siblings Stacy Goodwin and Rowan Ingpen and their parents Richard and Adriana since 2010. Stacey says it has lasted the distance due to sheer hard work and a good work culture amongst its staff. “We also try really hard to greet everyone as they come in the door like they’re family to make them feel welcome,” says Stacey. Athough the tavern has retained its traditional style, it’s the atmosphere that has changed. “We have really focussed on family – it’s fine to come into the main bar with your children; you can sit and watch sport and play pool. Since the alcohol laws have come into play, we have really taken the emphasis off alcohol and food is now a major part – quality home-cooked traditonal meals – good pub grub.” As it did in 2017, Woodbourne Tavern hopes to make the finals of the 2019 hospitality awards for ‘Best Country Pub.’

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SOWMANS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1869

Established in 1869 by Alfred Sowman, Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors has stood the test of time. “There are few Marlborough businesses with such history,” says Funeral Director, Barry Holmwood. “Our team pride themselves on professional, consistent high standards and level of service, empathy and attention to detail and we consider it an honour to be entrusted by our community to take care of a loved one at such a sad time. Part of our journey is giving back to the community that has supported us, by way of community sponsorship.” The business has evolved over the years; The Mayfield Chapel was added for services, the original Sowman family home was refurbished and named ‘The Sowman Lounge’, for after-service refreshments which is also utilised by local groups/clubs for meetings. “Being the pioneers in cremation facilities, we provided the first crematorium in Marlborough. On site is Sowman Monumental, Marlborough’s only registered monumental masons. Our firm’s reputation is enhanced by experienced, qualified funeral directors and support staff who are passionate, dedicated and friendly.” The business is owned by InvoCare New Zealand but is operated by local people.

FLOORPRIDE

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1974

Peter Mark Floorpride (formerly Specialty Carpet) has been locally owned and operated since 1974. “We are part of a co-op which means we share buying arrangements and are a totally independent business,” says Peter. “That means we can move quickly to the market and stay on the leading edge, keeping fresh and relevant. We have lived in Marlborough all our lives and are proud to be a part of this community. It’s our focus on both quality and price that has allowed Peter Mark to serve the greater Marlborough area for over 30 years. Starting with around 6 staff members, we now have 45 to 50; we are proud of our staff and endeavour to have as many apprentices employed as possible,” says Peter. Peter says change is constant and the only real guarantee is change. “Like any business we recognise the need to be flexible and to move quickly to take advantage in our market. Passion is the driver for success at Floorpride.”

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CHANTILLY CAFÉ

Since the '80s

Chantilly Café, which has been going strong for over 30 years, changed hands in 2017, when Max Rainey and Emily Sandford took over the business. “Our journey has been ‘buzzy’ from day one,” says Emily. “We had our first child (Logan) soon after we started, but the experience has been good for all of us.” The couple are ideally suited to owning the business; Max was formerly a baker and Emily had worked in a café for 9 years. “We couldn’t have stayed on this awesome journey without our amazing staff and customers.” Max and Emily haven’t tried to change too much. “People love our home cooked food – it’s our point of difference.” The café’s favourites will stay put – like the macaroni cheese, made from their own secret recipe. Since opening, the couple have updated their equipment, have spruced up the café and have seen the benefits of reinvesting back into the business, with more customers coming through the door.

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FRAMERS ON QUEENS

Supporting Marlborough

Since the '80s

Established 30 years ago, Framers on Queens has stood the test of time. “Since we took over the business nine years ago, while we have continued with framing, we have also made some changes,” says co-owner Richard Sampey. “We have added wide format printers and maps and have also been developing calendars. These days you have to diversify to keep the customers coming in.” Richard says their main focus is on framing and personalised things. “Because you can’t just go and buy a frame for jerseys, medals and memorabilia, it’s an area we specialise in and which I’ve been doing quite a bit of work in; more recently it was for the local rowing club.” Located in the CBD, Framers on Queens does all kinds of picture framing including needlework, photography, diplomas and artwork, while also providing frame repairs, mirror framing and framing accessories.

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TUESDAY 23 July 2019

Standing the test of time...

Showcasing local businesses who have been successfully serving our community for many years.

NOEL TEMPLETON

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1991

Noel Templeton Optometrists, your local family eyecare professionals, first started in Picton 1991 and in the same year it opened at 122 High Street, Blenheim. Noel Templeton graduated with a Diploma in Optometry (1977), before completing his Diploma in Ocular Pharmacy:Therapeutics (2004). Today the business specialises in contact lenses, ocular therapeutics, behavioural optometry and general optometry and has practises in Blenheim, and Westport, with a fortnighly clinic in Picton and Reefton. “Our success is about providing good service and looking after our patients,” says Noel. “People find our George St location accessible, with good parking directly outside and a ramp available if needed. We have great staff who have all been with us for more than 20 years and a great workshop that enables us to edge and fit lenses.” Over the years, this combination of factors has worked well for the business, together with its modern equipment and dedicated optometrists who keep up with all the latest developments in optometry.

BRYANT EARTHWORKS

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1995

Established in 1995, Bryant Earthworks Limited has been the civil contractor of choice for local engineers, forest management companies and vineyards. From large-scale earthworks, rehabilitation of roads, to the construction and maintenance of forestry work sites, the company has the capability of large contractors, but is focused on keeping it local. Diversity has been at the heart of the company’s successful growth over the years, deploying sufficient resources and plant to meet the fluctuations of forestry seasons, yet adapting its services to vineyard development or dam construction contracts. From its early days conducting contracting works from its Canvastown Quarry, Bryant Earthworks has grown to become the prime contractor for nine major forest management companies and a dozen private forest owners and has delivered many large construction and rehabilitation contracts. Jason’s journey is one of Authenticity. “For long-term success, building trust with customers has been essential and employing the ‘right people’ has been vital to ensuring our company’s longevity,” says Jason.

MICHEAL FITZPATRICK APPLIANCE PLUS

Supporting Marlborough

Since 1994

Micheal Fitzpatrick Applianceplus, which first opened in 1994, has been going strong for the past 25 years. Owned by Micheal Fitzpatrick, Applianceplus offers fantastic prices, exceptional service and prompt delivery across trusted brands for home appliances, TVs, whiteware, furniture, beds plus so much more. All Applianceplus stores are proudly New Zealand owned and operated. “Like all business, it’s had its good years and bad years but I wouldn’t change anything I have done and having had the opportunity of being your own boss from the age of 21 has given me many opportunities,” says Micheal. He says over the years, Applianceplus has doubled the size of its retail shop, it has started an appliance service department and has an electrician on staff. Visit Micheal Fitzpatrick Applianceplus at 13 Maxwell Road or go to www. applianceplus.co.nz

SCAFFOLD MARLBOROUGH LTD

Supporting Marlborough

Since 2005

Since 2005, Lyndon Robinson has owned and operated Scaffold Marlborough. After starting out on his own, Lyndon soon had to employ a couple of guys to help out and then required more. Scaffold Marlborough now has a permanent staff of 12 men on the tools, with one or two others helping out from time to time as well as an office staff of three. There has been plenty of expansion in the construction and building sector in Marlborough since then providing plenty of growth opportunities. The business has grown in response to demand and as the building and construction sector has grown; also as the concept of scaffold hire was more widely accepted in the region. Scaffold Marlborough has been fortunate to be in the right place at the right time as Health & Safety best practice has become more prevalent, along with some legislation changes following the Christchurch Earthquakes. Lyndon has always had good relationships with many in the industry having worked in the timber and construction supply game for many years. The team at Scaffold Marlborough has been fortunate to be able to continue to build great relationships with local builders and contractors some of who have been with the company from the start.

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TUESDAY 23 July 2019

Nelson raiders lift netball trophy Peter Jones Netball’s Tasman Trophy will return to Nelson after Jacks OPD produced a controlled performance to down Pelorus at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Sunday. Jacks, the unbeaten leaders of the Nelson competition, proved too strong for their Marlborough counterparts, prevailing 58-49. Pelorus, who took out the second round title on this side of the hill, were unable to win a quarter in a high-paced encounter. They trailed by eight at halftime and despite creating some turnovers in the second spell, were unable to make a dent in the deficit. Their rivals, who brought just eight players eastward, were clinical. Shooters Rayna Olsen and Hannah Dawson worked the attacking circle superbly, creating space for each other and moving the home town defence around. Their midcourters played with pace and accuracy, led initially by skipper Jess Drummond and Bayly Templeton, and latterly Charlotte Donaldson. In defence, Kirsty Thompson, Anna Miles and Kate Andrews did a sterling job restricting their rival’s entry to the circle. Pelorus struggled from the outset to move the ball freely through midcourt, mainly thanks to their opponent’s zone defence. Consequently, passes became forced rather than measured and turnovers eventuated as the pattern that has served Pelorus so well this season was disrupted. Although they hung tough in the first quarter, which ended at 1310, Pelorus struggled to find an

easy path into key shooter Paige Lovell and the reliable Olivia Pinkerton. Things got worse for the locals in the second quarter, won by five by Jacks, with wing defence Thompson’s work outstanding. Down 31-23 at the break, the home side lifted. Goal defence Oriana Houra worked hard to keep Pelorus afloat, while wing defence Jenna Gilbert and centre Laura Murphy also began to exert an influence. Lovell and Pinkerton made the most of limited possession. Although they created enough opportunities to claw their way back and narrowed the deficit to four midway through the quarter, their transition was often laboured and inaccurate, meaning Jacks’ advantage remained unchanged entering the last stanza. The final 15 minutes was also evenly contested but the damage had already been done, Jacks showing ruthless efficiency to stave off any late Pelorus pressure. In the final quarter, Lovell made way in the shooting circle for the versatile Courtney Taufa, until an injury to Houra saw Taufa return to defence with Lovell re-entering the fray. Last season SMOG claimed the Tasman Trophy against Prices Pharmacy, also away from home, so Jacks’ skipper Drummond was excited to be bringing the trophy back to Nelson. “It’s really nice for us to play somewhere else … we also had quality umpiring, which is nice. “Pelorus were an unknown team – we had no idea what they were like so we came over here with

Jacks’ skipper Jess Drummond prepares to feed the ball into shooter Rayna Olsen at Marlborough Lines Stadium. The Pelorus defender is Oriana Houra. Photo: Peter Jones. open minds and stuck to our structures and processes. “We made a few changes and I thought we adapted really well, which we haven’t always been able to do so quickly in our Nelson competition.” Drummond is a big fan of the Tasman Trophy concept. “I love it. It would be good if we did it every round or even have the top two teams up against each other … it’s always good to get a win outside our home province.” Scores: Jacks OPD 58 (Rayna Olsen 40/49, Hannah Dawson 18/25) Pelorus Edridge Contracting 49 (Paige Lovell 33/49, Courtney Taufa 4/4, Olivia Pinkerton 12/13). Quarter scores (winning team first): 13-10, 18-13, 11-11, 16-15.

Promotion/relegation Meanwhile, earlier on Sunday the sixth team to contest the final round of Marlborough premier play was confirmed. SMOG Good Home took out the promotion/relegation battle with Harlequins Woodbourne Tavern 68-39 and will remain in the top echelon. SMOG dominated throughout at the stadium, winning all four quarters with a hefty possession advantage. Consistent operators Kate Gaudin and Lucy Barrett put up 80 shots compared with Quins’ 58. The possession imbalance was created by a relentless all-court defence, led by hard-working SMOG middies Mereana Ave, Sarah Hammond and Katie Bradley,

plus Bonnie Morris, Katie Cunningham and Mahina HenryCampbell in the circle. Quins’ shooters, Naomi Brownlee and Cathy Kitto produced good percentages with the ball they received, while midcourter Sherie Gapper and defender Mandy O’Malley battled hard throughout. On Saturday, Quins beat Pelorus Farmlands 36-26 in the grade one decider at Lansdowne Park to progress to Sunday’s match. Scores: SMOG Good Home 68 (Kate Gaudin 32/39, Lucy Barrett 36/41) Harlequins Woodbourne Tavern 39 (Naomi Brownlee 23/37, Cathy Kitto 16/21). Quarter scores (winning team first): 17-7, 14-11, 21-11, 16-10.

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TUESDAY 23 July 2019

The Waitohi team’s victory song rings out at Lansdowne Park. Photo: Peter Jones.

Waitohi complete ‘rags-toriches’ season in style Peter Jones Five months ago, Waitohi doubted they would be able to field a division one team this season. On Saturday afternoon they were crowned Marlborough sub-union champions after winning a riveting club rugby final 26-20 over Central at Lansdowne Park. The Tohis’ tale of rags-to-riches in 2019 was completed on a slippery track, against a doughty opponent. The match was tight throughout, both sides crossing the tryline once in the first half, while respective kickers, Waitohi’s Corey Bovey and Central’s Mitch Smith, added a conversion and penalty apiece to leave the scores tied 1010 at the break. The goalkickers traded early penalties in the second spell before each side came up with a second converted try. Waitohi No 8 Taimi Fangatua was first to strike, scooping up the ball after a Central kick was charged down and running 45m to score in the corner. The Blues replied almost immediately, prop Dusty Foley on the end of a short-passing movement initiated by Braden Stewart, Jesse MacDonald and Timoci Tavatavanawai. With the scores locked at 20-20 halfway through the second spell the intensity rose, with mistakes and turnovers becoming even more critical. Bone-crunching tackles were commonplace as each side strove for physical dominance and the chance to force a mistake. Smith missed a handy penalty at-

Central flanker Vailua Kaloni surges towards the Waitohi line. Photo: Peter Jones. tempt, then Bovey did the same, rare misses from kickers of such quality, but the Waitohi No 10 made no mistake a few minutes later from the same spot to give his side a three-point advantage. Waitohi’s tactic of kicking long, chasing hard and applying pressure to their rival’s counter attackers paid dividends soon after when Bovey earned another chance at goal. Again he was on target, leaving the Blues seeking a converted try to snatch a win in the final minutes. They threw everything into attack but the Tohis have become adept at finishing close games this season, a mark of the culture in the team. When they got their hands on the ball they ran the clock down with a series of pick-andgoes before Bovey triumphantly booted the ball into the grandstand to start the celebrations. Losi Malimali, fellow prop Duane Aholelei, lock Dylan Burns, flankers Taine Cragg-Love, Jimmy Giles and Fangaua were outstanding up front for the victors. Halfback Saia Tokai, Bovey, second five Tim O’Malley and full-

back Fetuli Paea excelled in the back division for the defending sub-union champions, who have not lost against Marlborough opposition this year. Central’s forward pack gave as good as it got. Front rowers Daniel van Wass, Foley and MacDonald led the way, along with flanker Braden Stewart who regularly pilfered ball at the breakdown. Lock Jesse Eising, flanker Vailua Kaloni and skipper Reyne Volavola tackled resolutely throughout. Smith showed his growing maturity in the 10 shirt, while midfielders Jake Cresswell and Tavatavanawai were always dangerous, along with winger Nigel Satherley. Afterwards Waitohi player/coach Jimmy Giles was full of praise for his side. “I can’t say enough about this group … that was a game and half, all credit to Central. We knew we had to put points on the board and defend like there was no tomorrow and I think that showed. I couldn’t be more proud of our boys.” He had special words for goalkicker Bovey, who held his nerve

to strike two crucial blows. “He’s a clutch player, and it showed.” “You practice all the time for moments like that,” said Bovey, admitting that he had ventured onto the No 1 ground twice in recent weeks to get used to the conditions. “I don’t think I was actually allowed on [the main ground], but I snuck on and had a few [kicks] … that helped a lot.” He suggested the team’s allhands-on-deck approach this season was “the Waitohi way really”. “During the cricket season I didn’t really believe we would get a team on the park this year. Then Jimmy pulled it all together, got us a side and look at us now … champions, back-to-back, it’s unbelievable. “We just punch above our weight and believe in each other. It’s awesome, I love playing for this team.” Manager Di Ivamy, a veteran of many Waitohi campaigns, affectionately known to the team as “Mum”, said she was part of the conversation as the club debated at the start of the season whether to just run with a division two team.

“We nearly pulled the pin … now I am so happy we didn’t.” “We picked up some good players but also had a hard core of local players who fronted every week. We couldn’t rest them because we had nobody to step in, so the boys played with injuries weekin, week-out.” She had special words for player/ coach Giles. “He’s the glue … he does everything … he’s the president, helps do the funding, the club finances, committee stuff and I think he’s played one of his best years as well.” Central skipper Reyne Volavola, while hugely disappointed, felt his team had showed a lot of heart. “[Waitohi] have been the form team all year so we knew it would be an uphill battle to come in and topple them, but my boys did well to take it right to the wire. Finals footy is what you strive all year for so just getting here was an achievement. “Unfortunately for us a couple of late lapses let them in and Bovey was on form with the boot as usual. “We were hoping for a drier track to spread the ball a bit more but you can’t control the conditions.” Scorers: Waitohi 26 (Losi Malimali, Taimi Fangatua tries, Corey Bovey 4 pen, 2 con) Central (Braden Stewart, Dusty Foley tries, Mitch Smith 2 pen , 2 con). HT: 10-10. The Nelson sub-union men’s title was won by Waimea Old Boys, who accounted for Marist 25-23 in extra time, after the scores were locked at 20-20 after 80 minutes.

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Rugby for all, not just elite The Tasman Rugby Union recently announced there would be no representative teams at under-15 level and below this season. CEO Tony Lewis explains the underlying reasons for the change, and the research on which the decision was based. Our decision was made in response to concerns about elitism and high-performance rugby programmes at junior level, the negativity of nonselection, the coaching process and the declining participation from this age group. It was based on a business case developed by TRU staff and a considerable body of research that suggests children’s sport is increasingly driven by adults’ ambitions. Playing JAB and age grade rugby has clear social, physical and mental health benefits for children, but evidence illustrates that youth sports in NZ society have become increasingly controlled and regulated by adults, which takes out the fun for many children. An in-depth study was undertaken with all stakeholders including, most importantly, the young playing group themselves, including those players who were or were not selected, in our representative teams. We have received mainly positive feedback from our stakeholders, although the real proof will be the delivery of the new programmes. Some responses fell back on the argument that political correctness had gone mad, a common response that tends to close off any meaningful debate. There were some people who believe that this decision will effectively close off a “career pathway”. Seriously, the only pathways kids should be on until well into their teens are footpaths. The idea that a 12-year-old is on the pathway to a professional sports career is ridiculous and speaks only to parental obsession, not reality. This year the Mako Development camps, which replace the rep programmes, will start on Sunday, July 28, with all the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah Palmer Cup players involved in the delivery. In what I believe is a NZ rugby first, our camps will be for both male and female. The TRU based its decision on research over the last three

years that shows young people play rugby primarily to have fun and play with their mates; to receive good coaching and good refereeing; to play in a meaningful competition and for the sheer joy and exhilaration it provides. What will surprise many is the fact that that winning hardly received a mention. Adolescence is the time most associated with drop out from sport with a commonly-cited reason being that sport stops being “fun”. In the US, researcher Amanda Visek found that “fun” for children meant up to 81 different things. “Getting compliments from coaches” was No 1, “Playing well during a game” was ranked second and “Winning” came in at No 30. The TRU have implemented positive changes over the past couple of seasons following feedback from local players of various ages, genders, and experience levels on what they want out of the game – namely, meaningful competition, development (learning new skills) and enjoyment. Bold changes by the TRU involve removing the structures that encourage a ‘win-at-allcost’ mentality, while emphasising and expanding on the reasons kids play sport in the first instance. Some of these changes include: Eliminating big score blow outs (cricket scores) by implementing a win/loss points system, removing point differentials. Encouraging meaningful competition by introducing a bylaw that allows team management to work together to create a competitively balanced, enjoyable game. Introducing an exciting 3-4 week ‘TRU Cup’ to conclude the season, giving all teams the chance to win the grade. Another positive initiative has involved Tasman Rugby rewarding fair play and sportsmanship with prizes. These changes have had a positive effect on the delivery of teenage rugby in the region

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Moutere women come up one game short Peter Jones

The Moutere women’s rugby team’s dreams of a Tasman three-peat were dashed by a polished Waimea Old Boys combination in the final of the Tasman women’s division one competition. Staged at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park on Saturday afternoon, Waimea prevailed 27-17 in a tightly-contested decider, depriving the Magpies of a third consecutive title. Moutere scored first through halfback Pippa Andrews, the first of a brace of tries for the livewire halfback. However three consecutive tries to Waimea saw them race out to a 17- 5 advantage. A second try to Andrews narrowed the gap before Waimea fullback Bethan Manners scored with just 10 minutes remaining. A late try to Moutere first five Wai Greig provided consolation for the Magpies but it was definitely Waimea’s day. It has been six years since they have had their hands on the Tasman Trophy. Their skipper, Stephanie Mitchell says she was “beyond proud” of her team. “Stoked, just stoked to be bringing the trophy back home.” Niska Scott, Moutere manager, said the score did not reflect the tight nature of the game. “It was a close game … they were always slightly ahead of us but there was not a lot in it. Our girls certainly

Moutere player Leti Fotumoala carries the ball strongly in Saturday’s final. Photo: Shuttersport. put it all out there. “We had some really good moments when we could have pulled tries off but it just didn’t happen. We dominated in the scrums.” She singled out the front row of Belinda Mataele, Anna Wilson and Kelly Couper for special praise, while Andrews and Greig sparked some of Moutere’s better moments. Scores: Waimea Old Boys 27 Moutere 17 (Pippa Andrews 2, Wai Greig tries, Hannah Gillespie con). Tasman trialists Seventeen Marlborough players have been chosen to trial for the Tasman women’s team next weekend in Blenheim. Kick off 12 noon. They are (Moutere unless stated): Raumati Rogers (MGC), Kelly Couper, Kate Asplet, Hannah Gillespie, Alexa Fraser, Courtney Stewart, Sinead Travers (Awatere), Pippa Andrews, Leti Fotumoala, Maiden Tupara, Tahlia Tepuia, Aiesha Tepuia, Ripeka Tepana, Jordan Foster, Wairakau Greig, Anna Wilson, Nanise Koro.

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Marlborough’s tennis tyros pick up titles Peter Jones

The province’s up-and-coming tennis talent certainly made their mark during the recent Clarke Construction Marlborough Junior Winter Open staged at Pollard Park. Almost 70 players, including entrants from Auckland, Cambridge, Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury and Otago took part in the popular annual event. Play started early on Saturday morning [July 13] with a full schedule booked in given the poor weather forecast for Sunday. Ultimately 110 matches were played on Saturday, the last few finishing under lights as poor weather on Sunday meant the whole day’s play was abandoned.

Lily Parkinson and Eden Carter. Photo: Nigel Perry. The eight and under boys’ section was very close, three players finishing on the same points with a countback of games separating them. Levi Wu from Auckland

was the winner with Zac Fleming from Nelson runner up. In the doubles Wu teamed up with local player Charlie Clark to take the title.

The eight and under girls’ title went to Marlborough local Harriet Cornelius, with fellow Marlborough player Mia Harris runner-up. The pair then combined to win the doubles title as well. Zach Wu, from Auckland defeated local Josh Harris in the 10 and under boys’ final, after Harris had toppled the top seed in the quarter finals. Unfortunately the doubles final was unable to be played. The 10 and under girls’ division featured a tense final with local favourite Poppy Parkinson playing well but ultimately losing a very tight match 11-9 in the third set tie-breaker to Canterburybased Dasha Sanina. In the doubles Shaylyn Ilton and Charlotte Mccashin from Nelson were vic-

torious. Felix Parkinson dominated the 12 and under boys’ division, beating fellow Marlborough player Ryo Kimura in the final. The doubles final was unable to be played. The 12 and under girls’ final was fought out between visitors Maia Liu and Maggie Crosby. With darkness setting in the girls had to move under lights, Liu prevailing 6-4 6-2. In the open boys’ division Oscar Parkinson won the final against Aidin Watt from Ashburton. Watt then teamed up with Josh Karathra to win the doubles title. Lily Parkinson claimed the open girls’ title, beating fellow Marlborough local Grace Howard in the final. Unfortunately the doubles final was unable to be played.

Basketball reps underline skills Peter Jones

Marlborough’s representatives proved highly competitive during the under-15 basketball tournament staged at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 from Thursday to Saturday. Teams from South Canterbury, West Coast, Nelson, Canterbury, North Canterbury and Buller joined with local sides to compete for Mainland titles. Two boys teams from Marlborough took part, the A team finishing a very creditable fifth while a young Development side ended up 10th but learned plenty from their efforts at the higher level. The Marlborough boys A team opened with a 75-42 win over North Canterbury White on Thursday evening, then played three times of Friday. They lost 80-68 to Canterbury Metro Red then went down 89-54 to a very slick South Canterbury combination before bouncing back to down West Coast 63-50. In the ensuing play-off battle for fifth and six positions on Saturday they ran away from Nelson, prevailing 91-54. Top scorers in that game were Quin MortenSands with 22 points, Arama Hita (20), Jared Moli (14) and Massimo Romano (13). The side was coached by Danielle Blackmore who said they had performed well, improving as the tournament went on. “I’m happy with [where we ended up], it was a good result for us,” she said. “The three games on Friday took its toll on us … by the end of that the boys were certainly feeling it. “They came back strongly though on Saturday, fresher and back onto it, playing the way they usually played.”

Conrad Tepania rises high to put up a shot. Photo: Peter Jones. Marlborough under-15 player Quin Morten-Sands in action against Canterbury Metro. Photo: Peter Jones.

Mana Collins may have been short of stature, but he was big in heart for the Marlborough side. Photo: Peter Jones. Blackmore felt her charges had learned plenty from their season’s campaign, which included a previous win in a Westport tournament.

“Their game has evolved, working some different structures. In the first game we heavily relied on our post so it was good to see them work other areas of the

court by the Nelson game, it was flowing really well by then and our defence was much improved.” Blackmore singled out guard Quin Morten-Sands for his work throughout the weekend’s tournament. “He was very consistent and held us together … getting rebounds and shooting well.” She also mentioned diminutive Mana Collins for his team ethic and ability to motivate his teammates, noting that four or five members of the Marlborough team will be eligible to play in the same grade next season. Blackmore also suggested the game was in good heart in Marlborough. “The results show that we are not far off the levels of the other provinces … it’s great to see all the numbers coming through.”

The Marlborough girls team edged out South Canterbury Development for seventh place, winning the play-off 68-67. The team fought hard after losing Pippa Witehira to an ankle injury in the previous game. They lost all their preliminary encounters, 74-49 to Buller, 71-35 to Nelson and 10142 to South Canterbury A. The team was coached by Susie Witehira who said that, “for a young side coming through they did really well”. “They should be a force to reckon with at the same tournament next year.” Both the girls’ and boys’ finals were fought out between South Canterbury and Canterbury Metro sides, with South Canterbury winning both, taking out the girls’ clash 100-51 and the boys’ decider 74-64.

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