Marlborough Weekly 2 February 2021

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Mum’s lock shock Paula Hulburt Editor

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Clydesdale horse Ruby towers above Bella Simmons at Brayshaw Heritage Park on Saturday. Horse expert Warren Johnston gave people the chance to meet Ruby and learn more about horses. Photo: Malinda Boniface.

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Pulling on the car door, her 6-month-old baby trapped inside, she started to panic.

Tabitha Adams from Northbank in the Wairau Valley had been dropping off recycling when the car locked itself, trapping her small son, Victor Walter, inside.

Now the mum-of-two wants to warn other parents about the risk of keyless cars and thank those who rushed to help.

“I was panicking and scared, Victor was crying. So many people came to help and I’m really grateful.

“I had no idea the car could lock itself like that,” she says.

Driving her mum’s 2019 Holden Equinox, Tabitha was parked directly in front of the glass recycling bin at Blenheim Transfer Station.

Victor was strapped safely into his car capsule inside.

Leaving the car fob inside and the doors unlocked, she spent a few minutes unloading

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Karters got more excitement than bargained for during a race at the weekend. Tasman Grass Karts took to the track in BP Computers owner Brendon Price’s back paddock - but one racer’s hot lap got extra crispy when the motor of his specialised kart ignited. Track-side helpers quickly extinguished the flames and racing continued. Photo: Luton Anderson Photography.

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Lock warning after baby trapped FROM PAGE 1 recycling, keeping a close eye on Victor as she did.

She then darted across to the secondhand shop.

But returning a minute later, the car was totally inaccessible, as it’s passive locking mechanism kicked in.

The mum of two says the car stayed locked for seven minutes.

“It felt like much longer, Victor was screaming by now and had started to sweat. If my other son Hector, 19 months, had been with me it would have been even worse as he would be old enough to understand that something was wrong.

“My phone was locked in too, so I ran back to the shop and the ladies there called the police for me.

“Thankfully though the car just unlocked itself.

“As soon as I could I took Victor out, checked him over and fed him and he was okay.

“I had no idea the car could lock itself; I just want parents to know that this can happen,” Tabitha says.

General Motors announced the retirement of the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand last year.

On its website it says if passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the key fob inside the vehicle.

The vehicle can lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the ignition is off and at least one transmitter has been removed or none remain in the interior.

They advise always taking the key with you when you are away from the vehicle.

Tabitha Adams with baby son Victor Walter. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Breast feeding mums welcome poolside Educating families on staying safe in the pool is a top priority for swimming bosses at one of Marlborough’s most popular attractions.

Staff at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 want to encourage as many families as possible to benefit from the Blenheim facilities.

A gripe from a breast-feeding mum who was asked to move away from the water while feeding has prompted staff to reassure people that everyone is welcome.

General manager Bridget Taylor says many mums breast feed their children at the pool which has a breastfeeding friendly policy in place.

“It was not the breast milk we were worried about it was the risk of regurgitation or vomit,” she says.

Since the revamped aquatic centre opened in 2010, Stadium staff have welcomed breast feeding mothers.

Women are asked not to breast feed in the water or right at the edge of the pool.

“We want to protect rather than respond,” Bridget says. “Avoiding the risk of regurgitation or vomit in the water in the first place is best.

“The aquatics area at Stadium 2000 is a very popular venue for families and we constantly have mothers breastfeeding on poolside,”

Bridget says.

“We constantly work on improving water safety and swimmer education in our pools and want to support every parent who brings their children to our facility.

“It’s a very family orientated pool and anything we can do to help reduce the drowning toll, especially among youngsters, we will do it.

‘We want to encourage families to come here and we love that they do. We try very hard to balance the needs of the 600,000 plus customers who use the pool each year.”

Contamination of the pools can see the area closed off to the public while staff clean up and ensure the filer system has time to do its job.

“Public safety is our number one priority, and we have to treat regurgitation in the same way as we would a code brown, for example.

“This would see the leisure pool closed for at least three hours or more.”

As temperatures soared to 37 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, people flocked to the popular pool to cool off.

Bridget estimates there were around double the number of people using the pools than earlier in the school holidays.

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Vandals destroy children's shade Matt Brown

Mindless vandals have slashed and destroyed shade sails at a Blenheim children’s park.

Vulnerable youngsters at Pollard Park have had to go months without vital sun protection after the pricy sail was badly vandalised with a knife.

The move has left worried parents reluctant to use the dedicated play space as soaring temperatures reach dangerous levels.

Marlborough District Council staff say they will put measures in place to hopefully stop a new shade being destroyed.

“Council’s Parks and Open Spaces staff are extremely disappointed at the continued mindless vandalism in Pollard Park.

“The shade sails in the playground were recently vandalised by someone, or more than one person, we don’t know, using a knife.

“They were then repaired and put back up, and then slashed again, this time completely destroying them.

“This is particularly disappointing given the current hot summer temperatures,” a council spokesman says.

Staff hope taller poles will prevent would-be vandals climbing on top of the new shade sail.

The affected play park sits alongside the main play area and is specifically designed for children under 4-years-old.

A recent redevelopment of the

Mum Samantha Saunders says she and her five-year-old daughter Nova would use the park more if the playground had more shade. Photo: Matt Brown. park’s popular barbecue area also means less shade is available.

A large pin oak tree, cut down as part of the upgrade, was rotten, council staff say.

“The park’s staff were sad about this as the tree had provided shade for that area for many years,” the spokesman says.

Mum Samantha Saunders says she and her 5-year-old daughter Nova are regular park users.

But now they must stand next to the public toilets to escape the blazing sun.

The pair used to travel weekly to the park from Picton, but say the park is often too hot to use

during summer.

“It’s a bit of a struggle to find shade now,” she says.

“The picnic tables are good, but it’s a struggle to keep cool.”

New trees will also be planted in autumn or spring.

The new shade sail and pole lengthening is expected to cost $10,000.

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Skin cancer, caused by UV radiation from the sun, is the most common cancer in New Zealand killing about 500 Kiwis every year.

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End of era for Marlborough hospice Paula Hulburt For 17 years, it has been a bond that has stood the test of time, a sharing of skills and knowledge for the good of the community.

Hospice Marlborough and The Salvation Army have worked together offering support and palliative care to patients and families across the region.

This afternoon, that partnership was celebrated at a special ceremony as staff bid a fond farewell to the end of an era as Marlborough Hospice Trust taken over the running of the community hospice in Blenheim.

Salvation Army national director Lieutenant Colonel Lynette Hutson paid tribute to all the staff and volunteers who have worked hard to make the hospice what it is today.

“Over the years, the service has developed; it’s a very fine service…that’s down to the Trust, the volunteers and the Salvation Army working together.”

Addressing gathered staff, volunteers and friends, Lynette revealed the number of patients at the hospice would be around 3000 since the doors first opened.

“Illness and palliative care strike every family. The people who have come to hospice over the

years come from every part of the community and every one of those stories are why we are here.”

The hospice opened in 2003 following a successful communitywide fundraising bid.

Marlborough Hospice chair Phil Vink says what started as a small idea, quickly grew.

He praised the community for helping make the idea a reality.

“It was a kernel of an idea that the community got behind straight away.

“Marlborough District Council were behind the service all the way through and hundreds of individuals gave donations of hours, both here [hospice] and at the shop in Redwoodtown.

“An enormous thank you is due to the Territorial Salvation Army, the experienced team of volunteers and staff who are at the heart of this service and give us the confidence to go forward.”

The Salvation Army began running the Hospice after the Trust realised they needed more help with the day-to-day running.

Last year Salvation Army bosses revealed they would not be continuing at Marlborough Hospice – choosing instead to focus their skills elsewhere.

Hospice general manager Nicki Kitson says staff were indebted

From left, The Salvation Army territorial commander Mark Campbell, Hospice Marlborough registered nurse Kerri Hale, Hospice Marlborough Trust chair Phil Vink, The Salvation Army national director Lieutenant colonel Lynette Hutson and Hospice Marlborough general manager Nicki Kitson mark the end of an era. Photo: Paula Haulburt. to the Salvation Army for their wonderful work over the years.

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Eye doctor: Rugby Union referee Ben O’Keeffe is returning to Blenheim, putting his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery to good use. The ophthalmology doctor has accepted a part time post as a visiting specialist at Wairau Hospital.

Rai Valley village green: A new village green could become a reality for Rai Valley residents.

A suitable site, which could also include new public toilets, has been identified in the Rai Valley Tavern car park. Last week council’s Assets & Services Committee approved staff continue discussions with the tavern owner to look further at the concept’s feasibility and cost. “This is a creative solution to a long-held dream by the Rai Valley community for a quality public space in the centre of the town with multiple potential uses and accessible for all,” says councillor Nadine Taylor.

Play boost: Playgrounds in rural Marlborough could receive a $600,000 boost. Marlborough District Council this week agreed to award eight playgrounds new “soft fall” surfaces, two a complete “refresh”, and three – Rata Place Reserve, George Powell Reserve, Ward Reserve – new equipment.

A bid to help make Marlborough more friendly for dementia sufferers has taken a step forward.

Alzheimers Marlborough has launched a project geared to educating businesses and organisations across the region about dementia.

Now the community organisation has scooped a special grant to help fund the initiative.

Money will be used to employ a project facilitator to get the scheme off the ground.

Alzheimers Marlborough’s board chair Alistair Sowman welcomed the boost.

“We are extremely grateful to the Office of Seniors for their Community Connects grant funding to assist us with this essential project.”

The Community Connects grant from the Office for Seniors will enable the region to benefit from ensuring the community supports people and families living with dementia.

It is important that people living with dementia be actively engaged and connected with community members.

Office for Seniors Director, Diane Turner says dementia friendly is an important element of age friendly planning.

“While dementia can occur at any age, it is rare in people younger than 60,” she says.

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Dangerous stretch of Marlborough highway overlooked for safety work Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter Roading bosses are “horrified” that a dangerous stretch of Marlborough highway has again been overlooked for funding after they first requested safety upgrades six years ago.

Over the last 20 years, there have been two fatal crashes and 15 serious crashes along Weld Pass, south of Blenheim.

But instead of putting the notorious stretch forward for its next round of funding, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) proposed the already completed Ōpaoa River Bridge.

It’s State Highway 6 and State Highway 62 roundabout, and improvements by Picton’s new ferry terminal were also put forward.

Marlborough District Council regional transport committee chairman Francis Maher says its members were “quite shocked”.

Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman’s councils had been pushing for upgrades to the Weld Pass since 2015, estimated to cost $16 million, and dubbed it their “most significant project”.

Vehicles had a “high probability”

of plummeting off Weld Pass in a crash, made even more possible by the road’s tight bends.

“We have become a victim of the Government Policy Statement [on land transport]. The Government is prioritising other things, like improving cycleways and walkways,” Francis says.

“If something is not done to that piece of road in the next 20 years, it will be like we’re stepping back into the Dark Ages.”

The committee signed a letter asking for NZTA to include Weld Pass in its next National Land Transport Programme, which set out what projects the Government should fund.

NZTA director of regional relationships Emma Speight says the agency had received feedback from several councils, which it had “carefully considered” and was responding to.

She did not explain why Weld Pass was left off the list.

In 2015, NZTA announced a $221m package for the top of the south under its programme, which included an amount for “Weld Pass improvements” to better travel times and safety.

But a change in Government and

The notorious Weld Pass has been the scene of two fatal and 15 serious accidents in the last 20 years.

Photo: Matt Brown. a new road policy meant by 2018, improvements to Weld Pass had fallen by the wayside. This was despite NZTA having already carried out public consultation on proposed solutions for the “high-risk” road.

Marlborough’s committee point-

ed out danger zones along the road to an NZTA boss last February in a renewed bid for upgrades, which it doubled down on after a string of deaths.

Eighteen fatal crashes had occurred on the twisting road separating the two towns in the last 20

years, including four deaths last year. Ward man Damian Pollock, Seddon men Ross Wallace and Geoffrey Hough, and a person who had yet to be named died on the road within the space of a month.

Protestors make annual spy base pilgrimage

Protestors hold a banner calling for the closure of Waihopai spy base. Photo: Matt Brown.

About 40 protestors made their annual pilgrimage to the Waihopai spy base at the weekend.

The protestors claim the spy base does absolutely nothing to protect New Zealanders and is the country’s most significant contribution to Washington’s global effort to manipulate world business and diplomacy.

The Anti-Bases Campaign has protested at Waihopai, calling for its

closure, for more than 30 years.

Green MP Teanau Tuinono, the lead guest speaker on the day, says he had never seen the bases in person and called them creepy.

“They [the New Zealand intelligence apparatus] were so focused on Muslims, they didn’t notice the Nazi walking around fully armed,” he told the small crowd, referring to the Christchurch mosque shooter.

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A break with convention as centre’s lease changes hands Paula Hulburt Marlborough’s iconic convention centre has changed hands, with council bosses now poised to take over day-to-day management.

After 13 years at the helm of the Marlborough Convention Centre, Scenic Hotel Group staff are not renewing their lease agreement.

The management of the busy Blenheim centre was yesterday (Monday) officially back with Marlborough District Council.

It’s a move which will strengthen both the centre and the neighbouring ASB Theatre, says council support serves manager Dean Heiford. He praised staff from Scenic for their input.

“I’d like to thank Scenic for their contribution and the high standard they set in running the venue.

“All the feedback we’ve received over the years has been very positive, both about the venue itself and also the excellent staff and services provided by Scenic.”

Dean says both theatre and the convention centre staff have worked together over the years to

The Marlborough Convention Centre hosts events from all over New Zealand. Photo: Supplied. attract people to both facilities.

It is a “natural fit” to merge operations, he says. “In recent years the Convention Centre, ASB Theatre and Destination Marlborough have worked closely together to attract and manage conferences, trade shows, meetings and business functions, so it’s a natural fit for the ASB Theatre to merge its operation with the Convention Centre’s.

“I believe it’s a win-win and will result in efficiencies for both the council, which owns the Convention Centre, and the ASB Theatre.”

In 2020 the centre, which boasts space for 560 people, was named as New Zealand’s Best Convention Centre by the World MICE Awards.

Attracting conferences and large events to Marlborough is a win

for the local economy, Dean says.

“Marlborough is a highly desirable place to hold a conference or large event – we have seen an increasing number hosted here over recent years, which has brought millions of dollars into the Marlborough economy.

“Much of that business dollar spend was spread through Marlborough’s retail, hospitality, transport and tourism sectors.

“We’ll be contacting current customers, event managers and local businesses once the new structure is in place. Marlborough is very much open for business and will continue to be an attractive location for business functions and events.”

Anyone business wishing to book the Convention Centre facilities can email book@mctt.co.nz or call 03 520 8558.

Smoke alarm advice after van explodes Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter Freedom campers should install smoke alarms, says a fire investigator, after a van caught fire at a Marlborough camp site.

Emergency services responded to a fire at the Wairau Diversion, north of Blenheim, about 8.30pm on Monday after noticing smoke during a training session at a nearby river.

But despite their efforts, the fire devastated a freedom camping van belonging to a couple from the United Kingdom, who were on their first night in the South Island. The couple had been living in New Zealand since February last year, but moved into the self-contained vehicle about five months ago. They had converted it themselves.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand senior fire investigator John Foley says firefighters are still attempting to piece together what caused the van fire.

He said freedom camping vehicles had a “huge” fire loading, or a large amount of combustible material per square metre, as most had a small floor space but were filled with belongings.

They often also contained equipment that cooked food.

The vehicle was fully ablaze in less than 30 seconds, witnesses say. Photo: Supplied.

To reduce the fire risk, he recommends freedom campers kept their cooking area free from flammable items, like tea towels, and place cookers on non-flammable surfaces.

He also suggested campers thought about the camp environment before parking their vehicle.

“There was no dry grass there this time, but there were fuels.”

Several diversion campers said on Tuesday it was lucky the van had not been parked under one of the site's low-hanging pine trees, like other vehicles, as the fire could have spread.”

A smoke alarm could have alerted the couple to the fire before it had taken hold, Foley says while suggesting campers

alarm their vehicles.

“The big thing is if this incident had happened later that night, when the couple were asleep, then they may not have woken up ... People's sense of smell isn't there when they're asleep.

“They're cheap enough and could save your life on the road.”

Fire extinguishers could also be kept on hand, although Foley said in the couple's case, their van was likely too far gone.

The fire happened at a freedom camping site run by the Marlborough District Council. The council was considering improving the site's layout to enhance its health and safety.

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Celebrating successes in environmental sustainability Recognising those going above and beyond in sustainability in Marlborough is the aim of the 2021 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.

With a dinner hosted on Friday 5th March in Blenheim this is a great opportunity to celebrate and award local environmental projects.

Held every two years, the Awards showcase businesses or commu-

nity projects that are doing good for the environment. The judging has taken place from October to January and the winners will be announced at the dinner in March.

The Awards are open to any businesses, community group or individual working in Marlborough.

Judges are looking for entrants who protect and enhance the environment and use resources and

energy efficiently.

“The Dinner showcases every entrant and is a great chance to find out who is going the extra mile to look after the Marlborough environment.

“The Marlborough Awards Trust aims to make the dinner a celebratory event, with good food, wine and plenty of opportunities for networking,” says Awards coordinator Bev Doole.

The evening will be accompanied by a talk from guest speaker Professor Hugh Campbell.

Founding Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the University of Otago, Prof Campbell will look back and look forward in what is sure to be an entertaining and challenging speech about the New Zealand economy’s reliance on using the land.

The Awards are run by a chari-

table trust and are supported by the Cawthron Institute, Marlborough District Council, Department of Conservation and local sponsors.

Federated Farmers of New Zealand proudly sponsor the farming award.

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“These awards are unique in New Zealand because they cover such a wide range of industries, business and community projects” says Trust chairman Peter Jerram.

Guest speaker professor Campbell says “the 2020’s will see sustainable approaches increasing in many land based industries alongside an increasing level of crisis for sectors that have been slow responders.”

The message of the guest speaker chimes in with the awards aim to look after the environment for the benefit of everyone.

Put the date in your diary, Friday 5th March at 5.20pm at Marlborough Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street, Blenheim.

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Introducing Laser Electrical Springlands to Marlborough Recently moving from Christchurch where he worked for Laser Electrical there for almost eight years, Anthony Doyle has just set up his own branch of Laser Electrical in Springlands.

“My partner Sarah is from Blenheim and she felt it was time to move back home to be closer to her family.

“I’ve been working in the electrical industry for just over 16 years, so starting my own business was the next logical step for me to progress in my career.”

Anto will be bringing another branch of Laser Electrical to service the people of Marlborough, alongside Brendon Adams’ existing Laser Electrical business.

Marlborough born and bred Brendon Adams has been established as Laser Electrical Blenheim for more than 35 years here.

To his trusted base of commercial, industrial and residential clients he provides electrical services to the Marlborough region seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

“Although we’re separate branches of Laser Electrical, we’re both here to work together,” says Anto.

“Brendon has very kindly offered

to pass on some of his clients when he’s too busy.”

Together Anto and Brendon will be servicing the region to make sure you are never left stranded, providing reliable electrical services across Picton, Witherlea, Springlands, Blenheim CBD, Havelock and Seddon.

Anto is “here to stay” in Blenheim and is looking forward to establishing himself as another trustworthy Laser Electrical for our community.

A job done by Laser Electrical is a guarantee of their ‘Totally Dependable’ service.

This means you’ll be safe in the knowledge that they’ll provide excellent customer service and the team will be fully equipped with the utmost knowledge and skills to deliver high quality workmanship across a broad range of electrical services.

[Quotes from Brendon about how he’s happy to have Anto here as another Laser Electrical business etc.]

“I’m really grateful to Brendon for welcoming me to the area,” says Anto.

Contact Anthony Doyle at Laser Electrical Springlands via phone on 03-577 5148, email a.doyle@laserelectrical.co.nz, or visit ‘Laser Electrical Springlands’ on Facebook.

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Fred Vavasour and Dylan Burton bagged silver in the men’s club pair. Photos: Karmyn Ingram Photography.

Rowers show prowess at SI champs Peter Jones Reporter

peter@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

The medals kept on coming for the Marlborough contingent at the South Island Rowing Championships staged at Lake Ruataniwha over the weekend.

The Blenheim club’s colours were well represented on the podium amid the more than 1200 competitors in action, the Marlborough Boys’ College lads bagging eight medals and grabbing a fourth placing in another A final.

Head coach John Robinson said, “they all performed very well”.

“We are ahead of where we were at this time last year so hopefully it will carry on through the season.”

He was particularly impressed with the efforts of the club pair, comprising Fred Vavasour and Dylan Burton, who picked up silver, suggesting “they can get even better”.

The under-17 quad picked up gold and showed they are well on track for a big effort at Maadi [Cup] while James Fitzgerald underlined his promise and resilience with a series of top performances which earned him three medals.

The Wairau group, comprising Marlborough Girls’ College athletes plus a few more experienced club rowers, picked up six medals, while several other crews came close to the podium, finishing fourth in seven A finals.

Sean O’Neill, who coaches the MGC contingent, was happy with his charges.

“Overall, they are on the up, we had plenty of positive results as we build towards Maadi.”

He pointed to the under-16 four’s

silver medal-winning effort as a standout, plus the under-17 four and the club eight, who “beat some high-quality crews”. He also praised the work of Meg Flanagan and Lexi Timpson, who narrowly missed a medal in the senior pair A final.

Although the Wairau novice crews missed medals, the fact they were so close to the podium offered plenty of optimism going forward, said Sean.

Picton turned in their usual strong showing, coming home with five medals and narrowly missing a couple of others.

Their efforts were highlighted by a silver medal in the men’s premier eight, plus bronze in the men’s premier four. Ryan Gaudin and Will Johnstone also claimed gold in the men’s senior pair. The women’s club pair of teens Charlotte Lightfoot and Jamie Cunningham claimed silver.

An eight-strong Central RPC contingent also featured, all rowers medalling. Former national junior representative Kobe Miller showed he is on the comeback trail after illness blighted his 2020 campaign, winning two golds and a bronze. The inexperienced women’s quad also excelled, picking up silver in a tough contest.

RPC head coach Marion Horwell said Kobe “stroked really well ... he is a real racer and really good as part of a team”.

She was especially rapt with the effort of the youthful women’s quad.

“It’s so cool when you are an underdog – they had nothing to lose and got excited. It was the first time they had raced together.

“All the rowers are putting what they have been training out there in racing, which is quite hard to

The Gaudin brothers worked well together in the Picton premier four at the weekend regatta. do. I’m looking forward to nationals with them.”

Results: WAIRAU Girls under-15 quad (Ella Barnes, Poppy Lane, Grace Straker, Hazel Glover, Olive Paterson) – 4th in A final Men’s senior single (Logan Docherty) – SILVER Women’s club eight (Daisy Vavasour, Paige Materoa, Meg Flanagan, Liv Theodore, Emma Flanagan, Holly Feltham, Lily Crawford, Molly Glover, Lara Bacchus) - SILVER Women’s senior pair (Meg Flanagan, Lexi Timpson) – 4th in A final Men’s senior double (Logan Docherty, Lawrence Birch) – BRONZE Women’s club pair (Lily Crawford, Paige Materoa) – 4th in A final Women’s novice eight (Ella Barnes, Liv Matthews, Jorja Bacchus, Anika Moetaua, Grace Straker, Hazel Glover, Jess Bennet, Alice Paterson, Lara Bacchus) – 4th in A final Women’s intermediate single

(Bridgitte O’Leary) - GOLD Women’s novice four (Grace Straker, Liv Matthews, Jorja Bacchus, Anika Moetaua, Li Na Chapman) – 4th in A final Girls under-17 four (Holly Feltham, Molly Glover, Maggie Lane, Paige Materoa) – BRONZE Girls under-16 four (Daisy Vavasour, Lexi Timpson, Emma Flanagan, Molly Glover) – SILVER Women’s novice quad (Anika Moetaua, Liv Matthews, Jorja Bacchus, Alice Paterson, Li Na Chapman) – 4th in A final Women’s club double (Bridgitte O’Leary, Leigha Stormont) – 4th in A final BLENHEIM Boys under-15 octuple sculls (George Lindstrom, Shane Henry, Korban Chevis, Kiarn Collins, Hunter Nelson, Aden Hall, Blake Fitzgerald, Aston Underwood, Tyran Carter) - BRONZE Men’s club single (Fred Vavasour) BRONZE Boys under- 17 double (Leon Poswillo, James Fitzgerald) BRONZE Men’s intermediate coxed four (Fred Vavasour, Sam Feltham,

Dylan Burton, Rhys Salvador, Walter Wickham) – GOLD Boys under-15 double (Shane Henry, George Lindstrom) – BRONZE Boys under-16 coxed quad (Lochy Gilmour, Jack Stevens, Adam Cairns, Dylan Locke, Fergus Campbell) – 4th in A final Boys under-17 coxed quad (Sam Feltham, James Fitzgerald, Rhys Salvador, Dylan Burton, Walter Wickham) – GOLD Men’s club pair (Fred Vavasour, Dylan Burton) – SILVER Boys under-17 single (James Fitzgerald) – BRONZE PICTON Men’s senior single (Mark Patterson) - 4th A final Men’s senior pair (Ryan Gaudin, Will Johnstone) – GOLD Men’s senior double (Keiran Gaudin, Hayden Gaudin) - 4th A final Women’s club pair (Charlotte Lightfoot, Jamie Cunningham) – SILVER Men’s premier four (Keiran Gaudin, Ryan Gaudin, Shae Gaudin, Hayden Gaudin) – BRONZE Men’s club quad (Keiran Gaudin, Hayden Gaudin, Simon Lloyd, Matthias Alexander) – BRONZE Men’s premier eight (Keiran Gaudin, Shae Gaudin, Ryan Gaudin, Hayden Gaudin, Greg McLaughlin, Mark Patterson, Simon Smith, Will Johnstone, Cameron Leydon) – SILVER CENTRAL RPC Men’s premier single (Kobe Miller) - BRONZE Men’s premier double (Kobe Miller, Luke Brady) - GOLD Women’s premier quad (Mollie Nichol, Alice Fahey, Sarah Wootton, Phoebe Collier) – SILVER Men’s premier quad (Kobe Miller, Luke Brady, Arie Magasiva, Oliver Fahey) - GOLD

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Hockey-playing youngsters relish top-level tips Peter Jones Marlborough’s aspiring hockey players took full advantage of the chance to learn from the best at College Park last week.

Chris Leslie, a former New

Zealand rep player and women’s Black Sticks assistant coach for 20 years, held a threeday coaching programme for children, ranging from year 3-10.

Chris, who is director of

Emma March shoots for goal. Photos: Peter Jones.

Four of the five Marlborough teens chosen for a Tasman Talent ID camp in Nelson later this month, alongside Academy coach Scott Kennovin.

Back row, from left, Liam Clamp, Scott Kennovin, Rico Chen. Front row: Josh Clamp and Fynn Hawes. Absent: Blake Fitzgerald.

Photo: Peter Jones.

Young footballers earn a chance to impress Peter Jones Marlborough Football’s talent base continues to grow with news that five players, who were part of the 2020 Tasman Football Academy, have been selected for a Tasman/ Nelson regional talent identification two-day camp in Nelson during late February.

The camp will feature input from New Zealand under-17 coaches Aaron Clapham and Martin Bullock and is being organised by Mainland Football.

It provided an opportunity for the top of the south players to show their skills before selection for the 2021 Regional Talent Camps takes place, said Scott Kennovin, head coach of the recently-formed Marlborough Football Academy. “[The camp] is a new thing this season. It will give our lads a really good chance to be coached by the national

team coaches … they have been part of the Tasman Academy and have regularly played at tournaments and camps with the other boys [who have been invited to the camp] so will easily be able to keep up with those guys from Nelson.”

The players, who all represented Marlborough last season, are: Blake Fitzgerald, Rico Chen, Fynn Hawes, plus twins Josh and Liam Clamp.

Rico and Fynn are 15th grade players this year, the Clamp brothers 17th grade.

Liam Clamp was excited by the chance to show his skills at a higher level.

“It looks like it will be a good experience, to get noticed by some people in the higher ranks of New Zealand Football. I have been working hard for a while to get a chance like this.

“I expect the standard to be high, with some strong competition,” he added.

Matt Hair discusses technique with a group of players.

Skyla Large shows control during a practise game.

coaching at GOALab Hockey, joined forces with local hockey and tennis coach Matt Hair to facilitate four sessions each day, bringing the youngsters up to date with the latest training techniques.

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Liam Young turned in a fine allround effort for Celtic. Photos: Peter Jones.

Renwick, Celtic reach final Peter Jones Renwick and Celtic have reserved their places in Marlborough cricket’s senior Twenty20 title decider with a round remaining.

Both teams batted first at Horton Park on Friday evening, then restricted their rivals’ run chase.

Renwick (24 points) downed Wairau (12) by seven runs in a tight encounter, while Celtic (20) beat Marlborough Boys’ College (4) by 20 runs. Wairau Valley, on 12 points, had the bye.

Renwick’s total of 129-7 looked a little light at the end of their innings on Horton Park 3. Akhil Pant, with 33 from 25 balls, Kirk Nicholas (30 from 33) and Max Brydon (20 from 10) provided the bulk of their runs, while Will Smith and Harry Boyce both picked up a brace of wickets.

However, Renwick found a way to get the job done, their steady bowling, coupled with Wairau’s inconsistent batting seeing them defend a small total.

Wairau ended on 122-7. After slipping behind the required run rate they needed 18 runs off Michael Anstis’s final over, but despite the best efforts of batsmen Joel Lavender (22 from 29) and

Carter Aitken (20 from 22) they only managed 10. Earlier opener Will Smith had set Wairau’s chase up positively with 24 from 13, but received little help from the middle order.

Pant, who took 2-34 from four, Ed Gilhooly, 2-19 from four and Patrick Dawkins, 2-12 from four, were the wicket-takers.

Meanwhile, on the No 1 ground, Celtic accounted for MBC with relative ease.

Batting first the Celtic scorecard was almost totally dominated by Jerrym Lamb and Liam Young as they reached 148-4 from their 20 over allocation.

Lamb, who opened the batting, scored an unbeaten 94 from 68 balls, slamming 12 fours and a six. Young came in at the fall of the fourth wicket and helped himself to a run-a-ball 39 not out, he and Lamb putting together a 121-run partnership. The other four Celtic batsmen totalled just one run between them to make for a bizarre scorecard.

Joel Pannell and Cameron Collins both claimed a brace of wickets, while Griffin Carter was economical, going for just six runs from his two overs.

Rep opener Ben Ivory-McCul-

Joel Pannell sends down another delivery for Marlborough Boys’ College at Horton Park on Friday. lum did his best to anchor the MBC reply, scoring a patient 46 from 47 balls but, apart from Ben Holdaway, who contributed 21 from 20, he got little help from the rest of the students’ line-up as they were forced to settle for 1287 from their 20 overs. A scoring rate of 6.4 runs per over was their issue as they finished with wickets in hand.

Young, with two wickets and two run outs, continued to be a major figure in the game, while Matt McCormick, who bagged 1-16

from four overs, also bowled well.

Second grade Meanwhile, the second grade 40over title was decided at Horton Park on Saturday, Celtic taking the honours by three wickets over Wairau Valley.

A man-of-the-match performance from Logan Robinson helped Celtic to the title. After taking 4-16 from his eight overs during the Valley innings, Logan top scored in Celtic’s reply with 25 from 56 balls, opening the innings.

Reuben Kepes chipped in with 21 from 47 as the Green and Golds ran down their target in 38 overs.

Bowlers Luke Pannell, 3-16, and Kohri Brown, 2-24, did their best to keep Valley in the contest but ultimately their score of 114 all out in 36.5 overs was not enough.

Opener Pannell top scored for Valley with 19 from 40 balls.

James Croker, with 2-32, was, along with Robinson, the main wicket-taker.

Cup off to Nelson In representative action, the Nelson Griffins, who beat Marlborough last weekend to earn a challenge for the Hawke Cup, have relieved Canterbury Country of the prized trophy at the first hurdle.

Nelson claimed the cup for the 12th time in their history, winning on the first innings at Mainpower Oval, Rangiora.

After struggling initially batting first, 172 from Nic Clark and 120 from Joe O’Connor saw Nelson set a daunting target of 365 for first innings honours.

The hosts looked dead and buried at 162-8 before their tail wagged to such an extent they made their way to 325 before being dismissed.

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Community Notices MONDAY U.3.A. Meeting Mon 8th Feb held at Cloudy Bay Funeral Services Rooms, 15 Boyce St, Springlands, 2pm. Keeping the mature brain active. Lyn 5785273.

CARE AND SHARE A place for creatives to meet, encourage & share their skills. 9:30am 2nd & 4th Mon, Nativity Centre (76 Alfred St). Call 5783909 for more info.

LINE DANCING Beginner classes. Mon 2pm & 6.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High St. 1st lesson free for new beginners. Judith 578 7554 or 021 234 1095.

MARLBOROUGH GUILD OF WOODWORKERS Mon 9am-12pm, 7pm-9pm. Wed 9am-12pm, wooden toys & projects. 1st Sun monthly 1pm-4pm. Brayshaw Park. Philip 570 5188.

ROTARY CLUBS in Blenheim meet Mon & Tues evenings 5.30pm. Rotary is a world-wide service club for men & women - doing great things in your community. For info on meeting venues, phone Jon on 027 222 9505 or Kevin on 021 173 8784.

TUESDAY ART THERAPY GROUP for pregnant women. Every Tues - 5pm to 8pm. Call Tatiana 027 901 9807.

MARLBOROUGH BRIDGE CLUB Tues 2pm. Newer players lessons & play, no partner needed, Clubs of Marlborough. Ph. 03 577 7851.

BROOKLYN CROQUET CLUB Tues, Thurs, Sat, 1pm Golf Croquet, Whitehead Park, Brooklyn Dr. Mallets supplied.

KNITTERS & SPINNERS MEET-UP Tues 10.30am, Picton library. Bring knitting to library for this social catch-up.

MARLBOROUGH HERB SOCIETY meets 4th Tues of month, RDA rooms, 7.30pm, unless on field trips or workshops. Promote & educate on uses, identification, growing, propagating & more.

Meredith 0272 122 773.

MARLBOROUGH SINGERS (Blenheim Choral Society) Tues, 7pm, Wesley Centre, Henry St. New members welcome, no auditions necessary. Info: www.marlboroughsingers.org.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Join us for Tues social tennis 9am-12 noon, Parker Street courts. Morning tea 10am. Joanna 021 134 9110.

PERSISTENT PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Tues, 5-6pm, Biddy Kate’s, 2 Market St. Drop-in group for people with Persistent Pain & those who are supporting them.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Sunbelt Toastmasters Tues 6.30-8.15pm, Woodbourne Community Centre. Have fun, gain confidence & build leadership skills. Visit three times before joining. Not for profit. 021 758 648.

RED HAT SOCIETY The Kiwi Damsels in De-Stress are part of a worldwide organization for women to enjoy fun, laughter & friendship. A specific dress code is part of the fun. This daytime group meets twice each month on the 1st & 3rd Tues mornings.

Tina 021 104 5945.

RENWICK MENZ SHED 54 High St, Renwick, left of church.

Morning tea provided. Tues, 9am-12pm. Rick 03 572 8685.

SIT AND BE FIT Tues & Thurs, 1-2pm. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St, $2. Contact 578 0469.

WAIKAWA & PICTON TABLE TENNIS Tues 10-12pm, Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin St. Thurs 10-12pm, Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd. All age adults welcome. $3 incl. morning tea. Equipment supplied. Ernest 0275 888 453.

WEDNESDAY BLENHEIM PETANQUE CLUB Games held at courts, 65A Weld St, Wed 1-3pm & Sun 10-12. Contact Chris 578 7303 or Brian 574 2267.

BLENHEIM PROBUS CLUB Retired? Enjoy good fellowship?

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS casual parents & care-givers catch up, Wed 10.30-12pm, town Plunket Clinic, 16 Henry St. No charge.

CRAFT GROUP Riversdale Community House 9:30am–12 noon.

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DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Meets Wed 10am-11.30am to support each other, regular speakers, outings, share in a safe environment. Phone Virginia for details on 027 303 5879.

HOUSIE Clubs of Marlborough, Wed 7pm. Main Hall. All welcome.

LIONS’ CLUB OF BLENHEIM Serving the community for over fifty years. Would you like to know more about the Lion’s Club?

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THE QUEEN CHARLOTTE FRIENDSHIP CLUB Meet 2nd Wed of month, 10am, at the Waikawa Boating Club. Interesting speakers & outings for the 50+.

THURSDAY MARLBOROUGH AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 2nd Thurs of month, 7.30pm, Emergency Management Operating Centre. For all interested in Amateur Radio, Electronics & Emergency Communications.

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FRIDAY KIDZONE Fri 3.30-5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Contact Avon 579 2440.

LINK Fun, board games & afternoon tea for all in the lounge at Nativity Centre 76 Alfred St, every Fri, 1pm. Gold coin donation appreciated. Call 5783909 for info.

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RENWICK SOCIAL TENNIS MEMBERS ONLY every Fri from 4.30pm weather permitting. Contact Club Captain Anna Simpson 021 270 2662 or visit www.renwicktennisclub for membership details or our Facebook page for upcoming events.

TUNES FOR TOTS Music, fun & a snack for preschoolers & their caregivers - Fri during term time 9:30am Nativity Centre (76 Alfred St). $3/child or $5/family. Call 578 3909 for info.

UPBEAT ORCHESTRA; community orchestra, all ages, instruments, beginner to grade 5. St Ninians Church hall, Alabama Rd, Fri 5-6:30pm. More info: upbeatorchestra@gmail.com.

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BARNABAS CHURCH BLENHEIM Sun services, 4pm (all welcome). Alzheimer’s Hall, Wither Rd. Scripture-based, church (est. Jan 2019). Affiliated to Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa New Zealand (CCAANZ). More info: barnabas.org.nz.

BLENHEIM RIVERSIDE RAILWAY Runs 1st and 3rd Sun of the month. We have Eftpos. FB/RiversideRailway.

COMMUNITY GOLF all Marlborough residents welcome to have a round of golf for just $15. Sun arvos & all day Mon, Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall.

BLENHEIM FAMILY HISTORY GROUP Interested in Family History Research & building your Family Tree? Contact for advice/ assistance. Gatherings 3rd Sun of month, 1.30pm-3pm, Family History Rooms, Brayshaw Park. Lauri 578 8385.

KETO SUPPORT GROUP meets Sat fortnightly (approx. beginning & mid-month), 10am, Revival Cafe, Springlands. Informal gathering of folk interested in this dietary practice. No charge, no obligation - but the coffee’s great! Ph 027 505 7774 for info.

MARLBOROUGH ARTISAN CRAFT MARKET Sat at its new site, Market Place. Come on down & meet your local craft people.

Children’s area with games for young & old. There is a free Community Site to promote or fund-raise your organisation.

MARLBOROUGH ASSOCIATED MODELLERS SOCIETY Miniature train rides, 1st & 3rd Sun of month, $2. Model yacht & boat sailing Sun, 1pm-4pm, Brayshaw Park.

MARLBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET A&P showgrounds, 9am12pm Sun, local fresh & seasonal produce & products.

MARLBOROUGH TENNIS CLUB Social tennis 1-3pm every Sun, Parker St. Visitors $2 each. Info: Joanna 021 134 9110.

PICTON RAIL & SAIL on the Picton Foreshore. Mini train rides & Yachts from 20cents. Every Sunday & all school holidays subject to weather.

RAPAURA SOCIAL TENNIS Pop along & join the members every Sat from 1pm, weather permitting, for a social hit. 770 Rapaura Rd. Contact Club Captain Glen Cameron 021 115 7239 or 03 579 5949 or visit us on FB/Rapaura.Grass.Tennis.Club.

REDWOOD MARKET Redwood Tavern Car park, Cleghorn St. 8am-noon Sat. Crafts, flowers, garden products, dehydrated foods, Christmas cakes. Raising money for your community.

THE ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST for car enthusiasts of all genres.

1st Sun of month, Riverlands Roadhouse, coffee cart & cafe has great food. 100+ cars at first two events.

GENERAL GROUPS MARLBOROUGH STAMP COLLECTORS CLUB next gathering is

Brayshaw Heritage Day, Sat 6th Feb. Woodbank Classroom Stamp Club rooms, 34 Arthur Baker Place, Brayshaw Heritage Park.

AA MEETINGS Marlborough area. Ring alcoholics anonymous for help to stop drinking, 0800 229 6757. www.aa.org.nz.

FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF MARLBOROUGH Local social gatherings. Travel with a difference, be home hosted in a welcoming environment. Share lifestyles, experiences & ideas. Create international friendships through hosting. Jan 578 9834 or Rosemary 579 1755. www.friendshipforce.org.nz.

MARLBOROUGH COMMUNITY VEHICLE TRUST Difficulty getting to medical appointments in NELSON? This trust was created to carry people to Nelson for medical appointments. 574 1311 or soundsvehicle@gmail.com.

MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB committed to seeing mountain biking flourish in Marlborough. We hold regular rides suitable for all levels of fitness & ability. Including back country expeditions, easy local rides, more serious mountain bike races. marlboroughmountainbike@gmail.com.

MARLBOROUGH TRAMPING CLUB Very active club, mid-week & Sun trips + regular overnight tramps. Extended trips further afield also on the cards. Ph 572 8762.

MARLBOROUGH VINTAGE CAR CLUB Museum open Sun & Wed 1.30pm to 3.30pm, Brayshaw Park. Variety of unique & rare vehicles, motor bikes & paraphernalia. Entry by donation.

Can open at other times by arrangement. Ph Bill, 578 4322.

MARLBOROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (MYP) not-forprofit networking group dedicated to the next generation of professionals. Connecting like-minded people & fully integrating them into Marlborough lifestyle. Find us on Facebook.

MENZ SHED BLENHEIM 4 Dillons Point Rd, the Bright Centre Complex. A place where men of all ages can meet to just chill out or do projects for themselves or the community. We provide equipment, tools & workspace for most woodwork & metalwork projects. Open Sat 9am-12 noon. Mon & Thurs 1pm-4pm. Dave, 0212340057.

OMAKA CLASSIC CARS Aerodrome Road, Omaka. Open 7 days 11am-3.30pm. A trip down nostalgia lane for you. Over 100 cars from the 50’s 60’s & 70’s on display. Adults $15. Children under 15 free.

SALSA GROOVE MARLBOROUGH Group dance classes, social parties & other dance events. A great way to meet people, keep fit & learn a new skill. Karen 027 309 0268, salsagroovenz@ gmail.com, www,salsagroove.nz.

SENIORNET MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS Linkwater Hall, Queen Charlotte Dv, people 50+ learn about technology & what it can do for you. Includes monthly ‘Drop-In’ session open to all & interest groups. Digital imaging, Family History, Smartphones, Tablets. Liana 027 255 1511.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 928 4121.

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