Marlborough Weekly 25 August 2020 by Top South Media

Tuesday 25 August 2020

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Keyboard error sparks Covid fears

Paula Hulburt

Accidently hitting the wrong key on a computer sparked fears Covid-19 had returned to the region. A Covid-19 test was accidently recorded as positive after a manual entry error. Community Based Assessment Centre staff in Blenheim were alerted after the positive result was lodged at a laboratory in Nelson. Staff discovered the mistake three hours later after lab staff checked the results. The patient was not told of the positive result. Medlab South Nelson Marlborough Clinical Microbiologist Dr Juliet Elvy says a manual entry error is to blame for the mix up. “A manual entry error was made in recording the result for a Covid-19 test – due to a key stroke error. “The incorrect test result was passed on to the Medical Officer of Health and that notification was withdrawn immediately after the error was detected – about three hours later.” Southern Community

Come wind, rain and shine, a devoted group of girl guides take care of can recycling. Picton Girl Guides work hard to run three aluminium can recycling banks in the community. And their work has won them a top five place in a national competition. The team’s work has seen them make the finals of the Mitre 10 Helping Hands awards where they hope to win some help to replace their run-down storage compound. While voting has now closed, the girls are keeping their fingers crossed they win enough votes to make their reno dream come true. Picton Girl Guide leader Helen Ashworth says the project means a lot to the girls. “Community service is an important part of modern guiding and has been at the very core of guiding since it started over 100 years ago. “We have great fun doing this project. Dressing up in our gloves and gumboots to jump on the cans to crush them before storage SEE PAGE 2

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RECYCLE CHAMPIONS: Picton Girl Guides help recycle thousands of cans every year. Photo: Helen Ashworth.

Laboratories (SCL) run the labs at Nelson Hospital and Wairau Hospitals. All Covid-19 swabs taken by the SCL run Medlab laboratory in Marlborough are sent to Nelson after first being processed at Wairau Hospital. Dr Elvy says the error was detected before the incorrect result was given to the person who had been tested. Processes have been changed in the wake of the incident. “We now have processes in place which mean we no longer rely on manual entry of test results, and all validation of manually entered tests is done by a second scientist,” she says. The member of staff had been doing an eight-hour shift at the lab when the error occurred. Laboratories in both Marlborough and Nelson have been swamped processing Covid-19 swabs. Between 13 and 23 August alone, a total of 3210 tests were done in Nelson SEE PAGE 2

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and dragging the storage bags to the trucks. “Girls in Guiding from 5 to 18 years old are involved and it develops great teamwork and camaraderie.” They began work three years ago and look after aluminium can recycling at Waikawa, Picton Marina and one on Kent Street. Using council recycling bins to scoop out the empties before putting them into old wool bags the girls then cart them off to the storage compound. But wear and tear mean it’s not as safe as it once was. “Every aluminium can that we can stop going to landfill, and recycle for reuse, is helping our environment and the group loves that. “It’s also a real adventure for them, they wear their uniform and gum boots and have fun,”

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Picton Girl Guides hope to rebuild their recycling storage compound. says Helen, who the girls know as HJ. Alongside second Girl Guide Leader John Welch, the team set aside time each term to empty the well-used bins, collecting tens of thousands of cans a year. The Guides get paid for the recycling can when they are col-

lected commercially, and the money is ploughed back into the initiative. “We are doing this for our community to keep Picton beautiful,” says Helen. Picton Guides meet on Mondays 6-8pm at St Joseph’s School. Call HJ on 0211 700401.

Marlborough, and Tasman, including 902 in Marlborough. The figures come from all test providers; community-based assessment centres (CBACs), GP clinics, after-hours clinics (urgent care) and hospitals and at Port Nelson. Dr Elvy says staff have processed 10,000 Covid tests from Nelson and Marlborough since March. “ …this testing has significantly ramped up since community transmission was detected in Auckland earlier this month. “We are doing all we can to support our staff who are meeting the unprecedented demands of Covid testing,” she says. GM Strategy, Primary & Community Cathy O’Malley says Nelson Marlborough Health has full confidence in Medlab South.

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Big spenders: Council’s Property and Community Facilities department has actioned $65,824,500 of construction since coming out of lockdown. From architects to engineering contracts, water infrastructure, solid waste disposal to flood protection, council says it has “pulled out all the stops” to keep the construction industry moving. Deputy Mayor Nadine Taylor, who chairs the Assets and Services Committee, says council was “rolling up its sleeves and getting on with it.”

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Cat pies? Weekly front page gives pie challenge national attention The Great Burleigh Pie Pairing Challenge has had national coverage, thanks to the Marlborough Weekly, and an unplanned juxtaposition of photograph and story on last week’s front page. Challenge co-founder Fiona Fenwick says the challenge and the Marlborough Weekly were on national television when The Project’s Jesse Mulligan drew his audience’s attention to the two stories on last week’s front page the launch of the challenge,

and the police investigation into the disappearance of cats in Redwoodtown and Witherlea. “Obviously, those two are not linked,” Fiona says. “But it certainly has created a few raised eyebrows as a result.” However, that hasn’t stopped Jesse Mulligan and many others on Facebook and other social media channels from drawing their own conclusions - but all supportive of the iconic Burleigh. Needless to say, cat-flavoured

pies will not be accepted into this year’s pie pairing challenge, she says. Fiona says over 30 entries have been received in the challenge so far, where wineries match one of their varieties with a Burleigh Pie to come up with the best match, as judged by a panel of specially-selected gourmands. Up for grabs is a trophy and bragging rights for the year. There is still time for wineries to get their entries in. Marlborough Weekly co-

owner Summa MacDonald says the front page has caused a stir. “We’ve had plenty of feedback and fortunately all of it has been in good fun. From our point of view, it’s great so many people are reading the paper and we’re rapt that it’s also had a positive impact on the pie pairing competition, which we’re proud to be associated with.” All entries are to be received by 5pm on 9 September 2020.

Fire call out: The fire brigade was called out to Manson Street in Blenheim on Saturday following a call about a possible electrical fire. Two units attended the suspected blaze but left soon after checking the family home. There were no injuries reported. Road repairs: Work to repair a section of road in Picton’s Dublin Street will get underway as soon as the weather is warm enough to carry out the required work. Marlborough Roads Manager Steve Murrin says the section of road in Dublin Street will need to be dug out and rebuilt to fix the uneven surface. “A new surface cannot be applied until we have a spate of dry days and temperatures remain above 10 degrees Celsius overnight. By October we expect conditions will enable us to get this work underway,” he says. Pop up clothing closet: A bid to bring back some school gala magic will be held at Witherlea School on Saturday, 29 August. The popular annual gala was cancelled during lockdown and the school community have been thinking of ways to rerun parts of the fete. A pop-up shop will open its doors at 10am at the Upper Weld Street school. The Witherlea School Closet Room will have recycled clothing, shoes and accessories on offer with coffee and cake also on offer until 2pm. Fitting rooms will also be available.

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Covid safety out of reach Coroner Paula Hulburt

The family of a young wheelchair user are calling for businesses to help keep vulnerable people safe during the pandemic. Blenheim parents Hularii and Amber McKenzie are calling for local companies to be more mindful when it comes to protecting disabled customers. The pair, whose 10-yearold daughter Bailey uses a wheelchair, say hand sanitisers and QR codes for tracking apps are often too high to reach. “Some can’t see onto countertops or reach high up, for those wheelchair users still needing to access shops and the community a QR code lower can really help. “This also applies to sanitiser as well, having it lower helps, if it’s high they can’t reach it or it can squirt in their face,” Amber says. Under Alert Level 2, all shops and business are required to post QR tracking codes to be used with mobile phones or keep a written record of visitors. But the family of seven, who are currently selfisolating as Bailey has just

Hularii Mckenzie and daughter Bailey are asking Marlborough businesses to be aware of accessibility issues during Covid-19 alert levels. Photo: File had surgery, believe more care needs to be taken where posters and sign-in registers are placed. Bailey, who has a range of conditions, including spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy, uses a wheelchair. The youngster underwent double bilateral ankle surgery in Wellington earlier

this month and is recovering well. Hularii says he highlights the issue to businesses when he sees a problem. “There was just a few I’d seen and mentioned it to the place, both here and in Wellington when we were there for surgery. “All the places approached took it on board really well

including making sure sanitiser was at a good height for wheelchair users. “My understanding is on the back of the QR code sheet are recommendations, so they are at a height wheelchair users can reach easily,” Hularii says. The government recommendation is that the QR code sheets be placed no higher than 130cm. Hularii says some people are displaying more than one QR code at different height levels to help. But others people just aren’t aware of the problem,” he says. “It doesn’t surprise me that some people aren’t aware of it. “I always say if accessibility is not something you deal with day to day it’s easy to forget to account for because it’s not there; obvious in your face. “Once people know they are usually very accommodating. “Though it can be annoying for some, the disabled community can see issues and make others aware of the challenges we face. “People don’t know what they don’t know.”

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A man who drowned when his car plunged into the Opaōa River was over the legal driving limit and had taken drugs. Gareth Root, 35, drowned after crashing his car into the river at the Top 10 Holiday Park on 29 December 2018. A coroner has ruled that the victim’s driving was the ultimate cause of death but noted poor signage may have contributed. In his findings, coroner David Robinson says police has identified the absence of signs or marker posts. These could have helped highlight a sharp bend in the road running through the campground. “While ultimately Mr Root’s death was due to the manner of his driving, there may be some merit in the camping ground considering the installation of some signage to highlight the corner,” he wrote. Toxicology testing con-

firmed Gareth was more than three times over the legal blood alcohol limit. Cannabis and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were found in his system. Gareth and another resident at the park had been drinking together on the night he died. The father of one was helped to bed about 10.30pm. Police later got reports of a black Hilux being driven erratically around the park. Witnesses say they had heard “loud crashing sounds” as the vehicle hit trees, other cars, and a tent. A driver near the park later noticed the Hilux stopped “precariously” on the riverbank. But by the time he managed to get to the scene, the car had rolled and was underwater. The doors could not be opened. Based on evidence at the scene, the Serious Crash Unit determined that Mr Root’s vehicle failed to negotiate a bend and left the road.

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Smart heating solution to smelly problem Chloe Ranford/LDR Wairau Hospital water heaters could use gas generated from landfill to help cut carbon emissions. Marlborough District Council are looking at ways to help slash greenhouse gases from Bluegums landfill on Taylor Pass Road. While methane is currently burnt off, it could help power the hospital boilers instead. An independent study showed using the gas would help the hospital reduce its carbon emissions. Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil says council and Nelson Marlborough District Health

Board were currently discussing its findings. The move comes as the DHB look to replace Wairau Hospital’s aging boilers. “They [the Wairau Hospital] are at a crucial capital replacement junction. They know the current system has maybe 18 to 24 months of life left. But once they make a replacement, that’s them locked in for 10, 20 years,” Alec says. Connecting the landfill and hospital sites would see council lay 4.1 kilometres of pipes, costing between $1m and $1.5m. Once down, the system would cost $20,000 a year to manage. The council would charge the

Mechanical compliance coordinator Duncan Jarvie oversees the heating systems at both Wairau and Nelson Hospitals. Photo: File. hospital for the gas to help cover nance performance and facilities general manager Eric Sinclair the cost of supplying it. A charge rate had not yet been says the board was considerdecided, but council was not ing a range of options to replace looking for a “profit centre”. Wairau Hospital’s coal-fired boilNelson Marlborough Health fi- ers, including the council’s land-

fill gas option. Landfill gas was already used to power a boiler at Nelson Hospital, which turned it into building heating and hot water. “The collection and destruction of the landfill gas reduces the amount of more harmful gases from being released from the landfill into the atmosphere and the smell normally associated with landfill,” says Eric. The landfill generated about 1.4 million cubic metres of methane a year and can provide enough gas for up to another 30 years, even if it closed tomorrow. Bluegums Landfill is expected to take rubbish until 2054.

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Bad smells are set to be logged via a new online odour reporting system in a bid to keep them at bay. Known as Prevailing Odour Not Good (PONG), the system will record and pinpoint the severity of the stench. Council staff hope the move will offer some insight into where and why unpleasant smells happen. Solid waste manager Alec McNeil updated colleagues about the move at a meeting in last month. In his report, he explained that he wanted to see the formal reported process strengthened. “Currently odours are notified to council direct to the department responsible for the site in question. “While each odour complaint and follow up action is recorded, there is not a readily accessible culminative picture of odour reporting across the region. “This will provide a data base recording of odours as experienced by the community,” he says. The new PONG system will provide staff with a searchable dashboard of offensive smells. In terms of costs it has only been internal staff time as the systems and technology are already in place. On-going issues should highlight a persistent problem almost straightaway, says Alec. “Persistent, objectionable odours … should show a spike

Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil hopes PONG will offer insight into the region’s bad smells. Photo: File of complaints within a particular locale. “Operationally, the source of the odour would be identified and a mitigation approach taken to reduce the potential for further impact.” Especially terrible smells getting a lot of complaints would trigger emails to staff so action could be taken. The council run Bluegums landfill site has come under fire in the past from nearby residents. As the only mixed waste site in the region, getting up to 65,000 tonnes of waste each year, smells can waft over the south-

ern end of Blenheim. Council adopted several issues to help including covering the working area at the end of the day and operating an odour suppressant system – using a high-pressured irrigation style spray system. The public can help keep bad smells at bay by reporting any bad smells they come across. Council hope to put the system live after full council approval in early September. “Raising community awareness of the availability of the PONG function will be crucial to achieving engagement,” says Alec.

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From dance hall meeting to diamond anniversary Paula Hulburt

The music jollied around them as the pair danced together, happy and slightly nervous in each other’s arms for the first time. Sixty years on and Blenheim couple John and Florrie Donnelly were all smiles, celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. They were surrounded by family and friends on Saturday as they marked the special occasion with a party at home. The pair met on Christmas Eve 1956 at a dance in Motueka. Three years later they were married. “I was 17 years old when we met and wanted to join the Mer-

chant Navy, but dad wouldn’t let me until I was 21 years old. “I met John so am glad I didn’t go,” Florrie says. While they were dating, every Sunday, John would pick up Florrie in a Hudson Super 6 and the pair would go for a drive. After three years of courtship, John says he plucked up the courage to ask Florrie’s dad for her hand in marriage. “He was out working in the paddock and I had to track him down. “I wanted to do it properly and ask permission,” he says. John says he wasn’t sure what she would say.

The couple were married on 20 August 1960 in Motueka. “I really had no idea, I just hoped she would say yes.” “I knew straight away I would say yes,” says Florrie.

John and Florrie Donnelly celebrated 60 years of marriage. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

In a light pink wedding dress she made herself and a veil adorned with handstitched flowers, Florrie waited for her groom at the alter of a church in Motueka. With her sister Elsie as bridesmaid, the wedding on 20 August was small but wonderful,” says Florrie. “The minister had a donkey that was peering in the window while we got married. Not many people would have a donkey at their wedding,” she says. With three children, Alison, John and Martin, John and Florrie have six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. While Alert Level 2 meant some

family couldn’t make it to the anniversary party from Auckland, plenty of guests were there to congratulate the couple. They also received a card of congratulations from Her Majesty the Queen. “We just get on well,” says Florrie. “There’s no secret, we’re good friends and enjoy being together.” Having met on Christmas Eve, the duo have spent almost every Christmas Day together since. John, who worked for the Ministry of Works for 59 years, is a talented gardener and the pair devote hours to their own garden which has flowers blooming all year round.

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and safety management systems, including; audits, SafePlus assessments, incident investigations, fire evacuation schemes, contractor management and hazardous substances management. Laraine is a registered HASANZ Health and Safety Consultant. Drawing on her qualifications and experience, Laraine is able help business owners achieve their health and safety compliance and is passionate about being part of the solution for reducing illnesses, injuries and fatalities at work. If you need help with your health and safety management or planning, ring Laraine on 027 825 1883. Health and Safety Systems is a highly reputable health and safety consultancy business ensuring every business in Marlborough meets their health and safety obligations – and making it easy. With 20 years’ experience, Leigh has a wealth of practical knowledge across a wide range of industry groups. Health and Safety Systems’ solutions are always designed specifically around work being carried out. Leigh specialises in the horticultural, agricultural, and farming sectors, including all contractors, in the Marlborough region and New Zealand. Leigh’s expertise extends to building, engineering, and construction sectors. Clients value Leigh’s approach - he interprets the legislative requirements with simplicity, designs practical, and critically - easy to use,

safety management plans. Health and Safety Systems develops Health and Safety Plans, Covid-19 and Pandemic Response Plans, Return to Work and Continuity Plans. Importantly, Leigh completes compliance Auditing, Accident Investigation, workplace health and safety training, contractor prequalification applications and all supporting documentation. Everything is designed and specifically tailored for you, as an individual client. Whether you operate as a contractor, own a vineyard, a farm, a construction company, or some other commercial entity, speak to Leigh Tobeck and visit www. healthandsafetysytems.co.nz. Intesafety principal consultant Aaron Neighbours says your workers are your most valuable business asset and Intesafety’s primary goal is to support you to keep them healthy and safe with Health and Safety management solutions, streamlining the process through a well-developed software solution with mobile app. Intesafey is the New Zealand partner for InControl HSEQ software, a credible solution which will make it easier for your business to increase compliance and adopt a proactive approach to Health and Safety management; everything from hazard and risk management to incidents and audits can all be recorded and managed in one place! Intesafety can also conduct investigations and reviews of your business health and safety, providing detailed risk assessments, hazard identification, and detailed independent incident investigations. Intesafety provides excellent management mentoring and leadership coaching, and ongoing support. For a free discussion about your workplace Health and safety or to find

out more, visit www.intesafety. co.nz Benefits of live tracking and good communication. There is an increasing amount of evidence of the benefits of live tracking of remote and solo workers, so support networks know where someone is and that they are ok. Businesses that are embarking on live tracking staff are not doing so to watch their employees every move but are doing so that they can answer some very important health and safety questions. The most important question that an employer needs to be able to answer is “where are my Staff and are they OK?” The standard PLB (406MHz) units that many companies are supplying staff with are designed as a one-off activation device and are great for the full noise “send a helicopter” activations. Where standard PLB is not as useful is where someone needs assistance but not at the level that would make them activate a PLB. This is where live tracking and two way messaging devices come into its own as this allows staff to get assistance before things have gone fully to ‘custard’. The other situation that live tracking and tools such as TrackMe New Zealand’s Pro+ make a real and tangible impact is if a staff member can’t activate their PLB the system can raise the alarm for them. The team at TrackMe New Zealand has been working with the widest range of industries in some of the most challenging work environments on the planet and has been developing some innovative and market-leading solutions. By using devices that utilise the Iridium Satellite Network such as the Garmin inReach they have produced an anywhere anytime live tracking system. This system also

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the Marlborough District Council every second Friday of the month for an hour to discuss all sorts of topics, including any difficult situation that someone might be having.

gives two-way satellite messaging capacity and can also be paired with the TrackMe Pro+ Health and welfare monitoring tool. These systems are not only giving supervisors an increased level of peace of mind but they allow staff to get the help they need even if they could not call for help. How safe is your site? Scaffold Marlborough has a wide range of clientele within the construction industry and supporting trades as well as providing services to festivals and events. “We have the most qualified and experienced staff in Marlborough,” says Manager Rob Hellstrom. “We place a great deal of importance on health and safety for both our own staff and clients and strive for the highest standards of compliance within our industry. We have qualified staff at various levels from elementary scaffolders right through to advanced and suspended and we have several staff in training through apprenticeships. Using a Sarnz member means you are choosing a professional for the job. Sarnz is committed to the highest levels of professionalism and quality standards and is compliant with ‘Good Practise Guidelines.’ A proud

member of Sarnz, Scaffold Marlborough is an example for the industry in all minimum standards – safety, public liability, insurance, training and drug testing. You’ll also have support from Sarnz available should you have any questions or concerns. When it comes to health and safety, keeping people protected at work is a priority, and that includes their hearing. Noise induced hearing loss is irreversible damage to the ears caused by exposure to high levels of noise. Jill Caslick of Noise Monitoring Marlborough is Trained and certified by NZ Occupational Hygienist Society. Jill uses the latest equipment to measure workplace noise levels and make sure levels are not excessive. Unsafe noise levels can adversely affect employees and by law, businesses must, so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that workers are not exposed to unacceptable levels of noise. If you’re not sure, it pays to check and the crew at Noise Monitoring Marlborough can help identify areas where levels may be a concern and advise what steps to take. They advise appropriate hearing protection, where addi-

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priority has been to continue supporting people with cancer and their whānau throughout this time. We have spent more time on the phone, providing counselling and assisting with transport to and from medical appointments. “Unfortunately, cancer doesn’t stop because of a worldwide pandemic.” “Like everyone else in New Zealand we did what we had to do. Spending more time on our phone lines helping anxious and vulnerable people with cancer and their whānau; supporting our older, more vulnerable volunteers, and on some days, changing our work roles so we could make sure patients got to treatment. “Being a charity in a Covid-19 economy has its challenges and this year, more than ever, we are hopeful that New Zealanders will come out to support us on Daffodil Day so that we can contin-

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our book sale was cancelled. So Daffodil Day is really important for us,” says Felicity. Extra precautions for street appeal With a lot of their volunteers being of retirement age, some are understandably feeling apprehensive about getting involved this Daffodil Day. Felicity says things will be slightly different when it comes to picking daffodils, bunching them up and delivering around Marlborough. “We’ve taken extra precautions, like contactless methods for donations like QR codes and will have masks and sanitiser available to keep our volunteers safe. Daffodil Day is such a positive event, we love painting the town yellow with daffodils.” Everything raised locally, stays local Felicity says there is a real sense of community in Marlborough and people have always been really supportive of the cancer society which

is dedicated to providing support and information for locals who are facing cancer. “Even if the sun isn’t shining – Daffodil Day will go ahead,” says Felicity. “This is our flagship fundraiser and helps raise awareness of our services to the local community. Our volunteers and community have expressed that this marks an important part of our local calendar. We acknowledge the support from our local businesses who are dressing their window fronts yellow to show their ‘hope’ for people with cancer. People who are out and about can donate at one of our stalls or pop into any ANZ branch. Or you can always hop online and make a single donation via our website, which can go towards a petrol voucher or food voucher.” Cancer Society Marlborough also has a QR code on its posters and at each of their stalls, which people can scan and donate money which goes directly to the local branch.

In the last financial year, Cancer Society Marlborough provided assistance to 134 individuals or families, which includes counselling sessions and financial support grants. “So that can cover things like grocery vouchers, because when you’re having treatment, your household income can often be lower if you aren’t able to work. We help in any way we can, with travel costs if you’re going to Christchurch or Wellington, and we can also help with accommodation.” Launch of 30 Daffodil Day stories In the lead up to Daffodil Day on August 28th, the Cancer Society is celebrating 30 years of Daffodil Day with the launch of their 30 stories of Daffodil Day on social media. “The people we’ve worked with, and those we’ve helped, are telling their stories about the impact cancer has had on their lives. For more information, visit facebook.com/cancersocietymarlborough or daffodilday.org.nz/

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Blues to meet Tohis in rugby final Peter Jones Reporter

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Waitohi will meet Central in the Marlborough division one rugby grand final next weekend, a repeat of the 2019 sub-union decider. The finalists made their way to the “big dance” in contrasting fashion on Saturday. Top-qualifier Central led all the way to account for Awatere 37-22 at Lansdowne Park, while Waitohi drew 21-21 after extra time against Renwick at Renwick, but progressed to the final due to the fact they had scored three tries to the home side’s two. The match was locked up 21-21 at the end of regulation time, with neither side managing to add to their tally during the 10 minutes each way of extra play. The Green Machine came closest, hitting the post with a penalty attempt, and then being held up over the line in the final moments going for the match-winning try. They had been awarded a penalty within kicking distance but opted to tap and run, rolling the dice at a key moment, then being denied by some heroic goal line defence.    The result was tough on Renwick, who played a major part in an epic encounter. They were within touching distance of the final as the minutes ticked down towards the end of 80 minutes, ahead 21-16 before Waitohi fullback Gannon Karena dived over in the corner to level the scores. First five Tim O’Malley’s wide-angled conversion narrowly missed, setting up

Waitohi fullback Gannon Karena dots the ball down in the corner to level the scores at the end of regulation time. The Renwick tacklers are Josh Holdaway and Alex Barnsley. Photo Peter Jones. the extra-time thriller. Waitohi led 11-10 at halftime in a match of contrasting styles, Renwick spreading the ball wide to the edges, in an attempt to create space inside while their rivals adopted a more physical approach. When called on, both sides produced notable defensive efforts, often repelling repeated waves of attack. Outstanding in the pack for Waitohi were Taine Cragg-Love, Losi Malimali and Taimi Fangatua, the former a menace at the breakdown, the latter duo carrying powerfully. O’Malley provided a cool head behind the scrum while Karena handled the custodian’s role with aplomb. Front-rowers Sione Lonitenisi and George Tuineau were promi-

nent for the home side, along with loosies Josh Holdaway, Cody Weir and Kurt Schollum. Kyle Marfell was the rock in the Renwick midfield while fullback Michael Dillon showed all his skills at the back. Waitohi player/coach Jimmy Giles was an exhausted, but happy, man after 100 minutes of action. “You couldn’t ask for a better result from our end but, what a game … a semifinal that goes 100 minutes and the final act of the game to win it is held up over the line … unreal. “Renwick are a well-structured team … we knew we had to be on our game and take them on up front. They made us work for everything.” Although it took until the 80th minute to score the match-level-

ling try, Giles said there was always belief among his charges. “That’s one thing we have tried to bleed into our culture, don’t let the scoreboard put pressure on you … it’s just about being in the game and in those big moments.” Next Saturday Waitohi will endeavour to win a three-peat of premier titles, one of the side’s early season objectives, but will find a resilient, well-organised, unbeaten Central side in their path. They led Awatere 17-10 at halftime and continued to exert pressure, both territorially and in the possession stakes, making the most of the opportunities that came their way. Awatere coach Kaleni Taetuli said the match hinged around a couple of key moments in the second half when his side “lost their con-

centration and discipline”. “That allowed Central to get back down the field and they capitalised. I was impressed though with the way our guys kept fighting to the end.” Outstanding for the Blues were winger Nigel Satherley and flanker Braden Stewart, while midfielder Sione Vea and loosie Jack Roberton impressed for the Tussocks. One can only hope the Government change the rules to allow more than a handful of spectators to enjoy the action. Although a few supporters were allowed to watch Saturday’s games from the sideline, and they certainly made their presence heard, nothing compares to a full grandstand and some boisterous club rivalry. Scores: Waitohi 21 (Taimi Fangatua, Tim O’Malley, Gannon Karena tries, O’Malley 2 pen) Renwick 21 (George Tuineau, Sailasa Leqeti tries, Michael Dillon 3 pen, con). HT: 11-10 Waitohi. Central 37 (Jesse MacDonald, Peter Vakaloa, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Nigel Satherley, Solomoni Vecena tries, Mitch Smith 2 pen, 3 con) Awatere 22 (Sione Vea, Tiko Ono Levu, Heath Forsyth tries, Franco Quinones pen, 2 con) HT: 17-10 Central The division two semis were both contested at Lansdowne Park on Saturday, top-seeds Central thumping Moutere 69-5 while Awatere got up 21-18 over MBC Old Boys. Central and Awatere will contest Saturday’s division two final.

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Netball play-offs take shape Peter Jones

Three of the four premier netball semifinalists have been confirmed after Tuesday’s action at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Tokomaru all but clinched top qualifying position with a commanding 76-52 win over SMOG, sitting five points ahead of Harlequins with two qualifying rounds of play before the semis on September 8. The Quins were able to keep the pressure on Toko for second round honours with a comprehensive 6923 victory over bottom-placed Awatere. Pelorus sit comfortably in third place, beating the rapidly-improving Marlborough Girls’ College side 4338 in the evening’s closest game. Playing in front of a deserted spectator area, Harlequins kicked the night’s action off with a 60-minute display against the Tussock Jumpers. Despite the early loss of defender Mikayla Avant with a leg injury Quins quickly regrouped and turned on an impressive all-court effort. Jackson McLaren, Sophie and Olivia Robinson, plus Katie Cunningham kept the pressure on Awatere’s attack throughout, creating turnovers aplenty. The extra possession was quickly relayed through midcourt, via the trusty and creative duo of Bridget Gane and Simone Pedersen. Up front Stacey Hopkins and Lauren Murray, who worked superbly in and out of the circle, ensured the scoreboard kept ticking over. Kim Andrews was impressive in midcourt for the Tussocks, who used 10 players, including coach Kate Shadbolt, but were unable to find their rhythm on a tough night. Defenders Dee Teddy and Harriet Ryan, plus the ever-reliable Aimee Jones battled hard throughout.

The closest encounter of the evening featured the MGC side, who have shown some threatening form in recent weeks, against a Pelorus side yet to fully hit their straps. A compelling first quarter quickly set the tone. With shooter Paige Lovell finding her range early, Pelorus raced to a 17-10 lead, an advantage they never relinquished, despite MGC narrowing the gap on occasion, plus winning the second and fourth quarters. Pelorus were boosted by the return of Kelsie Fitzpatrick, who slotted straight back in to a slick midcourt combination with centre Laura Murphy and Jordan Peipi. Oriana Houra, one of the most impressive defenders in the competition, teamed up with Jalen King and Riana Burger to frustrate the MGC attack as the match turned into something of a defensive tussle late in the piece. At the other end of the court, Mya Wiapo and Taryn Breen were also in fine fettle, helping the students restrict Pelorus to just four goals in the final 15 minutes. Abbey Moody, Anika Moetaua, Millie Wensley and Mele Moli had their moments in midcourt for MGC, keeping the youngsters close enough to clinch a handy bonus point, but they will rue a few crucial turnovers late in the match that would have had them even closer. The final match of the oddly-quiet evening saw the undefeated Toko outfit lift their game in the second quarter to account for SMOG. With possession even and shooting stats similar the first quarter was tight, but the defending champs stepped on the gas in the second stanza. All-court defence created turnovers aplenty as Toko enjoyed a 25-11 goal attempt advantage and, with shooting ace Haze Tepuia ex-

tending his range but retaining his accuracy, they shot out to a 42-26 lead, effectively shutting out the Ladies in Black at the halfway stage. Again, the Wilson sisters [Hana, Kayla and Dana] controlled midcourt, finding new ways to ensure the combination of Tepuia and Gemma Hika were fully employed. In Eden Te Huki, Michaela Boaz and Chloe Devir, their stocks in the defensive circle are impressive. SMOG welcomed back Sarah Hammond in a starting role and had the services of impressive defender Lina Pale, while shooters Anna Gardiner, Isabella Rohloff and Kate Gaudin all registered top percentages. However, Toko put up 26 more shots overall, and with their shooters going at 88 percent, that was more than enough to win. Scores: Harlequins Radich Law 69 (Stacey Hopkins 40/61, Lauren Murray 29/45) Awatere 23 (Aimee Jones 15/23, Hannah McCabe 5/5 Elizabeth Solly 3/6). Quarter scores (winning team first): 16-6, 16-4, 17-5, 20-8. Pelorus Edridge Contracting 43 (Paige Lovell 31/44, Olivia Pinkerton 9/23, Courtney Avery 3/9) Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 38 (Taila Town 17/27, Fiaalii Solomona 21/30). Quarter scores: 17-10, 12-13, 10-7, 4-8. Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 76 (Haze Tepuia 57/61, Gemma Hika 19/25) SMOG Good Home 52 (Kate Gaudin 12/13, Anna Gardiner 15/17, Isabella Rohloff 25/30). Quarter scores (winning team first): 20-17, 22-9, 16-11, 18-15. Standings after the third week of round two: Tokomaru 24, Harlequins 19, Pelorus 17, SMOG 11, MGC 7, Awatere 1.

Tokomaru defender Michaela Boaz and SMOG shooter Isabella Rohloff reach high in a bid to claim possession during last week’s match. Photo: Peter Jones.

Medals galore for table tennis contingent The eight-strong Marlborough contingent at the South Island Table Tennis championships staged in Timaru returned with 14 medals. Jacqui Wood was the most prolific of the local crew, claiming four podium finishes. She performed strongly in the A grade singles, beating second seed Shelley Neal from Otago, then Manawatu junior Abbey Webb to top the pool. In the semis she was up against Jill Liu, the No 1 seed, and although losing in six sets she performed well against the nation’s No 11 player. Jacqui won the B grade singles, giving her the “double” as she won the equivalent event at the North Island championships in July. She was paired with A grade singles champion Takai NgataHenare from Northland in the

women’s doubles and they took the title with an 11-9, 11-3, 6-11, 11-8 win over Jill and Shelley. Jacqui is the third Marlborough player to win this title following Megan Stratford and earlier Debbie Stratford (nee Looms). Jacqui combined with Nathan Watson in the mixed doubles and they reached the final, losing to Canterbury’s Craig Dye and Shelley in four sets. Nathan also had a good day. In A grade qualifying he beat fourth seed Craig 13-11, 1-11, 11-4, 1012, 11-9, his first win against an opponent ranked 35 nationally. In the quarter-final, he lost to the third seed, Jesse Wilson in six sets. Nathan won both titles in the B grade. In the singles final he beat Otago’s Tavish Voight 11-4, 11-8, 11-13, 11-8. Then he combined with Alex Kennedy to take out

Advilkar, before losing to the top seeds. Hannah Smit paired with Takai in the girls’ under-18 doubles, reaching the semi-finals and picking up a bronze medal. Warren Haszard won a silver medal in the men’s D grade after a countback of points, while Marion Wood lost in four sets to Canterbury’s Flora Lin in the final of the women’s over-60 singles. Jacqui Wood picked up four medals. Photo: Supplied. the men’s doubles over Tavish and fellow Otago player, Isaac Hobbs. In the C grade, Matt Pigou beat Alex in the quarter-final of the men’s singles and went on to reach the final against Otago’s Willie Brocks, losing 11-5, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8. Matt combined with Alex in the men’s doubles where they lost to Willie and Canterbury’s

Derek Partridge in the final. Matt and Alex reached the semi-finals of the B grade singles, Matt losing to Nathan and Alex to Tavish. Vanessa Wood-Lin made the quarter-finals of the under-18 girls singles, losing to the eventual finalist. In the under-21 grade, she reached the final of the doubles with Canterbury’s Aarya

Marlborough’s Medals Gold: Jacqui - A Grade WD, B Grade WS; Nathan - B Grade MS; Nathan/Alex - B Grade MD Silver: Jacqui/Nathan - A Grade XD; Matt - C Grade M/S; Matt/ Alex - C Grade MD; Warren - D Grade MS; Marion O-60 WS; Vanessa - U-21 WD Bronze Jacqui - A Grade WS; Alex - B Grade MS; Matt - B Grade MS; Hannah - U18 GD

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MBC rue second half slump Peter Jones

Rangers development winger Jay Geris sends a cross from the left during Saturday’s Knockout Cup clash at A and P Park. Photo: Peter Jones.

Rangers go into overtime Peter Jones It may have taken them 120 minutes, but Rangers AFC finally got the job done against Nelson visitors Richmond at A and P Park on Saturday. The match ended 4-2 to the local side, after scores were level 2-2 at fulltime. That result counted for the Nelson division one league competition, which Rangers are leading but, because the match doubled as a Prices Charity Knockout Cup fixture, the sides were forced to play 30 minutes of extra time. Two goals to Rangers ensured they would progress to the final of the cup competition, with a date yet to be confirmed and against an unknown opponent. Rangers’ player coach Tore Waechter said his side had plenty of chances to put the game away during regulation time, but were ultimately happy to retain their unbeaten league record and reach the cup final. Especially galling for the locals was the fact Richmond were reduced to 10 men early in the second spell when one of their players received a second yellow card, then later went down to nine for 10 minutes when the visitors had a player sin-binned. The home side were slow getting into the match, Richmond taking a 1-0 lead into halftime, however Waechter levelled the scores after 60 minutes with a penalty. The introduction of Adam Rose and Aaron Hayes soon afterwards seemed to lift the home side, and they took the lead with a Jono Masters goal five minutes later. Despite dominating possession and having multiple chances to extend their lead, Rangers conceded a late goal following a goalmouth scramble, with some debate over whether the ball actually crossed the line. However, that meant the league points were shared, the players then turning their attention to winning the elongated match. Rangers made no mistake this time, Waechter scoring his second and Adam Rose adding

another to ensure there would be no late slipup. Waechter was named player of the day, while Rose, Hayes, skipper Jordy Columbus and Julian Delgado put in strong shifts. Next week Rangers play closest rival, Nelson FC, in Nelson and, although the Blenheim side lead the league by four points, this could prove a pivotal clash. Meanwhile, there was no stopping the BV Bullets women’s team this week as they turned on a master class of football at A&P Park on Saturday. They converted a 3-0 halftime lead into a 5-0 victory against Nelson Suburbs. Two goals to the prolific Lauren Sloan, and one to Freya Thompson allowed the home side some breathing space at the break. And there was no let up from BV in the second half. A pinpoint cross from Thompson to striker Lucy Martin was sent flying into the net for Bullets’ fourth, then she added another to complete what coach Alan Elvy described as “a very pleasing all round performance”. The coaches praised Thompson’s creativity and work rate, while player of the day went to Tessa Hyland for her vision, and tireless contribution in midfield. Also contested on Saturday was the second round of the senior Knockout Cup competition, with the four cup semi-finalists being decided. Next week Central Wolves will play BV Masters, while Central Buccaneers will take on Call Care Trojans for a place in the final, to be played on September 5. On Saturday Wolves got the better of a gutsy Rangers Development side 2-1 courtesy of an extra time goal to defender Nick Rayner, BV Masters beat Redwood Masters 7-1, Trojans downed Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 6-0 while Central Buccaneers beat club mates Central Privateers 4-1. Thom Hall, Joel Collingwood and Scott Hannan scored first half goals for Buccaneers, Nate Lovell grabbing their fourth, while Josh Dalziel scored a consolation for Privateers.

The “second half blues” returned to haunt the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV last week. As has happened on several occasions this season, the Falcons turned in a dominant first half effort, only to see their good work undone during an underwhelming final stanza. On Thursday they led the Waimea Combined team 21-5 at halftime in their University of Canterbury championship clash at Nelson’s Trafalgar Park, before the home side came up with 29 unanswered points to take the match 34-21. A combination of factors sunk the MBC side, not the least of which was a gritty Waimea side who put a lethargic first half behind them to take control and play smarter in the greasy conditions. Some of their tactical kicking was outstanding and constantly turned the visiting side around. MBC were also let down by some glaring defensive lapses, allowing their opponents to score four relatively-soft second half tries without having to build a succession of phases. And it all started so well for the Falcons. Three first half converted tries, all scored from close range by the three frontrowers, coupled with a pronounced scrum dom-

Captain Monu Moli was one of MBC’s try scorers against Waimea Combined. Photo: Shuttersport. inance, saw them ease to a 16-point advantage at oranges. Even after the break, they appeared more likely to score before the game began to slip out of their grasp around the 50 minute mark. A try to the home side lifted their confidence and from then it was oneway traffic. MBC made a succession of handling errors, got on the wrong side of the penalty count and were unable to claim field position. MBC head coach Matt MacDougall lamented the contrast in halves. “Waimea obviously played a lot better in the second half, they changed their tactics, put us back in our own half and applied pressure. “We just made life so tough for ourselves with silly penalties and when

they got their tails up we couldn’t handle it. “They put us in the corner and we didn’t have the necessary fight to come out of it. We had no answer.” He pinpointed the sinbinning of first five Kyren Taumoefolau with 15 minutes to go as major turning point. “There was no coming back from that,” the frustrated coach said. “Some of our execution and decision-making left me flabbergasted.” MBC’s next game is against St Bede’s College in Blenheim on August 29, the first of three home matches to finish roundrobin play. Waimea College 34 MBC 21 (Te Ariki Peipi, Monu Moli, Max Morris tries, Kyren Taumoefolau 3 con). HT 21-5 MBC

Mako men in rival squads Nine contracted Tasman Mako players have been included among the two teams named this week to contest the North v South match on September 5. The three All Blacks selectors have chosen two squads of 28 players for a match that will double as a trial for forthcoming internationals. Players have been selected on the basis of which provincial union they were first selected for, making for several anomalies, such as seeing Nelson-bornand-bred Mako utility back Mitchell Hunt named in the North Island squad, because his first NPC season was with Auckland. Along with Hunt in the Northern ranks is the newly-signed Tasman wing duo of Sevu Reece and Mark Telea. However, most of the Mako men will turn out for the Mainland combination. In the forwards, Andrew Makalio has been chosen at hooker, alongside prop Tyrel Lomax and flanker Shannon Frizell.

Finlay Christie, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Will Jordan are among the southern backline options. Missing from the South line-up due to injury are in-form Tasman locks Quinten Strange and Pari Pari Parkinson, both likely to have been chosen alongside skipper Sam Whitelock if fit. With uncertainty rife over possible COVID alert levels, the venue for the North v South clash has yet to be confirmed, although it will be played at either Auckland’s Eden Park or Wellington’s SKY Stadium. The North versus South match was first played in 1897 (won by the North 16-3) and last held in Dunedin in 2012 (won by the South 32-24). This year’s match will be the 81st, with the Northerners having won 50 matches and the South 27, with three draws. Next up for the Mako players is a preseason match, against Canterbury in Hanmer on Friday, September 4, before the NPC begins on September 11.

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It is with much sadness to announce the passing of Jill on 16 August 2020 at the Marlborough Hospice, aged 75 years after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Much loved wife and best friend of Roy. Much loved mother of Philip, Kim, Venessa, and the late Lee and infant twins David and Dawn. Loved and cherished Nana Jill to her seven grandchildren and their partners. Great Nana to her two great grandchildren who she adored. Treasured Aunty to her many nieces and nephews and their children. Much loved sister of Marie, Christine and the late Annette and a much loved sister-in-law, and a good friend to many. Messages can be sent to 70 Moana View Road, Waikawa, Picton 7220 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. A private cremation has been held, and at Jill’s request there will be no service. Jill’s ashes will be interred with her three children at a later date. “Forever in our hearts”

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