Marlborough Weekly 30 July 2019 by Top South Media

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Carjacker shot Paula Hulburt

A terrified mother was held at knife point by a carjacker who police later shot as he escaped in her car.

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The woman was outside Springlands School in Blenheim with her daughter, returning to her parked Subaru when the alleged attack took place on Sunday afternoon.

Witnesses, including other children leaving the school where it is believed a rehearsal was taking place, watched in horror as the attack unfolded. Police later shot the alleged of-

fender as he fled south on State Highway 1. He was yesterday under guard at Wairau Hospital for a gunshot wound to his arm. Acting Tasman District Commander Inspector

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Virginia Welch says spikes were deployed and the vehicle stopped at an intersection of Hardings Rd on SH1.

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Sweet deal for netball supporters Matt Brown An effort to cut bad side-line behaviour has seen Marlborough Netball sweeten the deal for supporters. To encourage positivity on court, chocolate bars will be handed out to well-behaved sports-fans with the hope the sugary treats will encourage others to mimic their good behaviour. Marlborough Netball development officer Raramai Nicklin says the reward programme is a bid to support umpires and deal with sideline misconduct. “You tend to only hear the bad stuff, which is unfortunate”. She says bad behaviour is rare, but when it happens

it is something that affects both players and umpires. “It might just be an overzealous parent getting carried away supporting, but it can be aggressive or off-putting to the other players. “It could just be people criticizing the refs, not necessarily meaning to offend or hurt them, but it’s about educating them too. “It’s an incentive, an idea, I guess,” she says. Signs reminding parents and supporters of the fun and relaxed nature of the game can already be seen along the court’s chain link fences. But Raramai says they want to do more to encourage positive behaviour.

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Marlborough Netball development officer Raramai Nicklin has a plentiful supply of chocolate for positive sport supporters. Photo: Matt Brown.

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The man allegedly presented a knife as he walked towards officers at the scene. Inspector Welch says police carried out first aid at the scene. “Police immediately issued first aid and the man was transported to Wairau hospital. “The alleged offender is under police guard at the hospital,”

she says. A police spokeswoman says the investigation into the shooting incident in Marlborough is ongoing. “The alleged offender remains in hospital in a stable condition and the Independent Police Conduct Authority have been notified of the incident. “Inquiries to date show that the accused was shot in the arm af-

ter he threatened police with a knife.” After being shot the accused has then tried to get into a Police vehicle and flee. “The accused was challenged by police staff, arrested and first aid was given,” says Inspector Welch. Police staff involved in the incident are receiving support. A witness to the chase says she

saw police following a burgundy Subaru vehicle heading south on SH1 around 4pm. “Our police staff come to work every day to ensure the safety of the public and no officer should ever be put in this position,” says Inspector Welch. A spokeswoman from Nelson Marlborough Health says the shooting victim was in a “stable condition”.

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“You can go on and be grumpy about it, focus on the negative side of it, but we want to focus on the positive side and get people to encourage each other. “It’s actually not that common,

but you do hear about it every now and then. “Every time you hear about it, it’s no less disappointing,” she says. “Sometimes umpires get a bit of stick, sometimes players get a bit of stick. “Some people don’t know the rules and think they do.

“People need to realise, especially with the umpires, they’re not perfect, they are all human, they are all volunteers. They are all doing it because it’s part of the game. Rather than going around and having to police anyone, we thought let’s really push the positive and get around and reward

these people. “Hopefully, it will pull people in line and reward the people that do the positive stuff every week that doesn’t get mentioned,” she says. “It’s trying to develop that positive culture within the community.”

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Woman in court over News student sex claims • Two fifteen-year-olds • Six counts of sexual connection • Offending over 16 months • Sexual images and videos Paula Hulburt A woman appeared at Blenheim District court on Monday charged with unlawful sexual connection with two minors aged 15 years old. It is alleged that the 37-year-old woman exposed one of the victims to indecent material, namely naked images and sexual videos by Snap Chat and Facetime. To a packed court room, the woman stood silent as Judge Hastings granted continued name suppression. She did not enter a plea. The woman was also charged with five counts of having a sexual connection with a young person aged 15 years old and two counts of sexual connection with another young person, aged 15 years old. These offences are alleged to have happened between August 2017 and 31 December 2018. Unlawful sexual connection is any sexual contact which someone does not or cannot consent to. The defendant’s lawyer Miriam Radich said they were still waiting for the disclosure of police evidence before considering pleas.

Save Lives: Help save local lives by attending Up Lift Marlborough, presented by Mitre 10 MEGA Marlborough on Friday 20 September 2019 - a new event supporting Life Flight. The evening will be held at the Marlborough Vintners Hotel venue, hosted by Mark Sainsbury. Tickets include food, local beverages and entertainment. The food for the night has been created by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal and will be cooked by chefs trained by him. Purchase tickets from Mitre 10 MEGA Marlborough over the counter. Climate change moves: Marlborough Councillors have been given a snapshot of council’s approach to climate change and what is being done to lower emissions and respond to climate change impacts. Council chief executive Mark Wheeler says current actions include promotion of walking, cycling and public transport. “Our ongoing investment in the provisions of walking and bike trails around Marlborough is testament to this,” Mr Wheeler says. Rainbow accident: A tobogganist was flown to hospital with suspected back injuries after an accident at Rainbow Ski area near Nelson Lakes on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was flown by Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter to Wairau Hospital after the incident about 1pm.

A 37-year-old woman appeared at Blenheim District Court on Monday. Photo: Matt Brown. The charges carry a maximum prison sentence of ten years. The woman was

remanded on bail until 10am on 20 August 2019.

Well known veteran dies: ANZAC veteran Richard Sutcliffe, 95, has died. Known as Dick, the former Able Seaman fought in World War II. Het met his wife, Joyce, on a blind date in Auckland, shortly after he returned to NZ from active service. The pair were married for 65 years. Dick died in his 95th year on Saturday, 27 July. A service will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, Geoffrey T Sowman Funeral Directors on Thursday 1 August at 1pm.

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Council pledge to prevent “catastrophic” marine disaster Paula Hulburt The potential for a “catastrophic” marine disaster in Tory Channel has prompted council officials to pledge to help prevent future tragedy. A review of Picton’s port safety management system in the wake of a cruise liner grounding in Tory Channel revealed potential problems. Now Marlborough District Council have responded by revealing they will take an in-depth look at improving available information on tidal flows through the narrow channel. Harbourmaster Luke Grogan says the study will concentrate specifically on the entrance to and from Cook Strait.

“From there, we can use the information to support pilot training, and pilot-exempt masters, such as those who operate the inter-island ferries. “The information will also help to improve our understanding of tidal currents and their impacts on marine farming,” he says. The luxury liner Azamara Quest struck Wheki Rock in the Tory Channel in January 2016. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission found confusion between the bridge and the pilot was to blame. At least 85 large ships have capsized in Cook Strait since records began. The ship, owned by Azamara Club Cruises, entered Tory Channel on January 27 with a Port Marlbor-

The Azamara Quest struck Wheki Rock in the Tory Channel in January 2016. Photo: Supplied. ough pilot on board. Its starboard propeller struck the rock. None of the 652 passengers or

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to ensure there are no repeat incidences. Tide rips form along the western approaches to the entrance and eddies form around Okukari Bay. Without local knowledge, lowpowered vessels are advised not use the entrance at spring tides. Luke says an increased volume of sea traffic using the Tory Channel is expected in the future. “With more cruise ships and larger ferries expected to use the channel in the coming years, and marine farming in Tory Channel likely to expand, the potential for a catastrophic event increases. “This study will enable us to say hand-on-heart that we’ve done everything we can to prevent this sort of event occurring in our backyard,” he says.

Not so itsy-bitsy spider Paula Hulburt

A woman grabbing some firewood got more than she bargained for after uncovering a massive spider. Summer Weir from Waihopai Valley discovered a female Black Tunnelweb Spider hiding in the log pile in her porch last week. She took the spider indoors to show to her “spider whisperer” husband, Jason Weir, and to make sure it was okay after the close encounter. “I almost grabbed her while getting some firewood in from the porch, I thought it was a mouse at first,” she says. “She was a real beauty … and I hate spiders,” Summer says. The large spider, native to New Zealand, has a body length of about 24 mm. Summer says she has never seen one in the Waihopai before. “I won’t be too upset if I don’t happen to see one again. Once is probably enough for this gal,” After giving the arachnid the

A Black Tunnelweb Spider discovered in Waihopai Valley. Photo: Supplied. once-over, she was safely re- squish her with the firewood, leased by a nearby gum tree. that would have sucked, and The spiders make their homes I probably would have cried a in tunnels lined with web, un- little. der stones or logs. “She was way more special than Vibrations of the sheet of silk at just any old spider”. tunnel entrance alert the spider “I knew hubby would love her to insects nearby. though, he’s a bit of a spider Summer says she’s glad the spi- whisperer. der came to no harm. “Interesting critter, the webs “Glad I didn’t accidentally are wicked, like silk.”

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Hairdresser’s cut price community dream Matt Brown

A hairdresser has set her heart on opening a community salon – offering beauty services at a snip of usual prices. Kind-hearted Courtney Stevenson from Blenheim wants to help people who may be tight on funds spruce up their image. The mum of two hopes the move will help boost flagging confidence levels. And she’s also taking aim at nits, which she says are “rife” in the region. “I’ve got pretty much everything I need for the salon, but I thought I would launch the Givealittle page and see what help the community could pop into it as well,” Courtney says. Courtney has already organised space for a beautician, salon and barber, at Crossroads on Blenheim’s Main St. “It’s based on look good, feel good, putting a pep in someone’s day,” she says. “It’s a space where people can come and have their hair cut,

women can have their eyebrows done. “It’s a space to come and tidy up and feel good about yourself, really.” After having an operation on her back, Courtney says she was “umming and ahhing” about returning to her job at a local salon. A hairdresser for 17 years, she says the community salon isn’t going to be about making money. “When it first launches, I’m going to offer a few hours in the mornings when my kids are at kindie,” she says. “My kids are getting to school age and I’ve just noticed so many kids with overgrown hair. “There’s loads and loads of kiddies whose parents just can’t afford to get them a haircut.” She says nits are a problem that are getting “worse and worse” in classrooms. “Salons don’t offer in salon treatment,” she says. “Just speaking to mums and teachers, it is something the cost comes into. “It’s so expensive for parents to be

Hairdresser Courtney Stevenson has big plans to open a free community salon. Photo: Matt Brown. spending $30 or $40 every week on these reoccurring nits”. Courtney estimates it will cost around $5000 to get her salon “set up and looking good”. Trained as a barber Courtney has plans to do mens shaves as well. “The service is free, but also available to anyone.”

Courtney says a donation box will be available for those wanting to put something towards their new do. “But ultimately, it is a free service,” she says. “The women’s refuge has a lot of people they can refer, some place where they can feel good, have

their nails painted and a bit of a pep really.” She says a new haircut is a great confidence boost for upcoming job interviews. “I think it’s really needed,” she says. To donate, visit givealittle.co.nz/ cause/help-others-feel-good

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Rower’s oar-inspiring charity bid Creek works complete Paula Hulburt A rower with a passion for animals is set to pick up his oars for an epic journey. Throughout August, animal advocate Ethan Alderlieste, 17, from Blenheim, will attempt to row a huge 310 kms in a bid to raise money for animal charities, including Marlborough Dog Pawz. The talented sportsman says he wants to use his skills to help those who can’t help themselves. “I decided that I would use what motivates me, what pushed me and what empowers me to do what I can to help the people who help the neglected and discarded animals in our country. “Animals love you unconditionally. Their value to humans is exceptional and powerful. “They provide comfort and emotional support, companionship, therapy and friendship and in return, they rely on us to care for them, to ensure they have food, water and shelter, and more importantly love,” he says. Ethan spent the last season

Rower Ethan Alderlieste, shown with Maya the German Shepherd, is raising money for animal charities. Photo: Matt Brown. working with a team at Christchurch Boys’ High School. He is confident he can reach his rowing target, which is the equivalent of driving on SH1 from Blenheim to Christchurch. He has already raised a third of his $3000 total. Animal abuse and neglect is an issue that affects the whole country, he says. “It’s overwhelming. “Organisations like Marlborough Dog Pawz are made up of volunteers who rely on support and donations from the com-

munity to help them provide shelter, medication, food and love for these animals, often putting their hands into their own pockets to make sure every animal is cared for. “These organisations are the voices for the animals who they cannot speak for themselves. “They are the champions for the neglected and discarded. “Any financial help would be much appreciated for this worthwhile cause.” To donate visit givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/ethan-alderlieste-

The first phase of work on future proofing Caseys Creek, which runs alongside Old Renwick Road, is now complete. Over the past six months, vegetation and debris have been removed and nine culverts have been replaced with new crossings with larger pipes. Contractors have also completed the waterway enlargement and regrading, which has involved stabilisation with rock and timber retaining walls, and associated soil work. Council’s rivers and drainage engineer, Geoff Dick, says over the next few weeks, minor finishing touches including painting the fence rails and re-grassing the road berm will

be carried out. “Spring growth should see 675 meters of the north bank planted with natives, come to life. The remaining 200 meters of the south bank road berm has been seeded with grass which will also benefit from spring weather conditions,” he says. Work on the second stage of the project is scheduled to begin in October. “This phase of work is incredibly important. It will increase the creek’s ability to take stormwater for the North West Development Zone of Blenheim (north of Old Renwick Road), which will provide an estimated 720 houses over the next 50 years,” Geoff says.

Dumped trash in Seddon. Photo: Supplied.

Huge rubbish haul A community clean-up event in Seddon netted a massive 130kg of rubbish. Volunteers spent two-and-a-half hours scouring parts of the rural township, finding a bizarre variety of rubbish, ranging from condoms, a coke bottle full of blood and empty alcohol bottles. Organiser Nicole Cleaver was joined by volunteers from the town as well as Seddon

Youth Group members. But she says that within hours of the clean-up someone was spotted ditching yet more rubbish. “We live in an incredibly beautiful part of Marlborough, I hope one day we can learn to look after it,” she says. Seddon residents have pledged to continue their efforts to help keep their town tidy.

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Riddle over Edwin Fox solved Paula Hulburt His name is linked to one of the oldest ships in the world but the mystery of who exactly Edwin Fox has remained unsolved - until now. Two history professors from Canada, visiting Marlborough to research their new book, uncovered the final clue as to who the true Edwin Fox was. Professor Adrian Schubert and Associate Professor Boyd Cothran from York University in Toronto were wrapping up research at Marlborough Museum when they made the breakthrough. “When we arrived at the answer, we just stood there for a moment, as if we couldn’t believe what we had done. “Then it sank in and we started jumping up and down and doing high fives,” Adrian says. It was common knowledge the old immigrant ship was named after Englishman Edwin Fox but no firm connection between him and the owner of the Calcutta Shipyard where the Edwin Fox was built was ever found. But an online search saw the pair find the will of owner Thomas Reeve. “He named an “Edwin Fox of St.

Helen’s Place, London” as one of his executors and guardian of his children, along with his widow. “However, we couldn’t make out the word “Helen’s” and decided to look in London city directories for the 1850s and 60s to help us decipher the name of the street,” Adrian says. “We got more than that: an advertisement for an insurance company that listed Edwin Fox of St. Helen’s Place as an auditor. That confirmed it for us, and from there we went to find out more about him. “It was really helpful that his middle name was Goodhugh, because there were more Edwin Fox’s than you might imagine”. Adrian, who has a PhD in history from the University of London, says the find was “exhilarating” for the pair. “It was definitely an exhilarating moment and it was the kind moment that we as historians live for: solving a mystery by lining up evidence from historical documents”. The Edwin Fox was built in India in 1853. The Picton-based ship forms the backbone of the new book about globalisation to be published in the USA. “There can be no doubt that this

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Professor Adrian Schubert and Associate Professor Boyd Cothran on the Edwin Fox. Photo: Supplied. is the man for whom the ship was named. “The most conclusive piece of evidence for us is the connection we’ve established between the Edwin Fox mentioned in the will with Edwin Goodhugh Fox of St. Helen’s Place. “That’s the piece of evidence previous historians lacked. “But there is now a new mystery: when and how did Thomas Reeves and Edwin Fox meet? And

what was the nature and extent of their relationship?” Boyd says. The co-editor of The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, Boyd has since returned to Canada alongside Adrian. Still reeling from their find, the pair are delighted they had been able to divulge the Fox’s secret.

“Because of her exceptional longevity, we have the opportunity here to tell that larger and hitherto untold story, and that’s really exciting,” says Boyd. Vessel of Globalization: The Many Worlds of the Edwin Fox will be published in the next couple of years.

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Staying silent about mental health is one of New Zealand’s biggest problems, says 31-year-old father of three, Lee Griggs. But rocking the pram holding his sleeping son, Lee defys that trope; choosing instead to speak candidly about how mental illness impacted his life, and how he is fighting back. Originally from Suffolk in the south east of England, Lee says how has struggled with mental illness his entire life. Highs and lows, anxiety and depression have ebbed and flowed throughout his life at different

times, he says. “I was a very shy child,” Lee says. “That sort of progressed into not being able to make friends.” Now a vineyard machinery operator in the Awatere Valley, Lee says he has always felt uncomfortable and awkward in social situations. “I isolated myself, away from people and social interactions, all the way through high school,” he says. Only in the last few years at his UK high school did Lee manage to build a group of friends, then his family moved to New Zealand. Aged 19, in a new country with no friends Lee once again found himself isolated. “When I left high-school, I had quite good mental health and a hold on that social anxiety. I had confidence in myself,” he says. “Coming here, you leave all that support network, all those friends

Lee says getting people to talk about their everyday problems, as they happen, rather than bottling them up, is key. “If people are more willing to open up when they’re having a bad day, and us as humans were

“I’ve learnt more about myself and how to deal with my mental health than I ever did.”

Lee Griggs after pogoing up Mt Fyffe, in Kaikoura. Photo: Supplied. you’ve built up, all your family and just the familiarity of day to day life. “You start again at square one and it set if back off, basically.” But Lee found hope and while by no means does he consider himself ‘cured’, he is proud of how far he has come. As he talks about how he defeated the illness, his passion is clear in his voice. “I always think the most important thing with mental health is

getting people opening up and talking about their everyday feelings. “Stopping people at the top of the cliff rather than being the ambulance at the bottom. “We’re a developed country, we’ve got a lot of intelligent people but for some reason we’ve got the highest suicide rate in the OECD. “It’s sort of that toughen up, give yourself a concrete pill mentality. “Whereas it actually needs to be a reverse of that,” Lee says.

a little bit more skilled in how to help people in their lives, if we could do that as a nation, the culture in New Zealand could be a lot different.” He says his social anxiety, the fear of being around people and knowing what to say and how to interact, caused him to isolate himself. “If you’re not around people, you’re not scared of it…But then you’re alone. “And it’s a pretty lonely world, and that brings on depression. “Luckily, I did have my family. “They were my support network and I ended up coming out the other side of it.” Lee says a decision to travel was the turning point in his illness.

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mental health advocate “It was pure escapism really. “As soon as I lifted that and said bugger it, I’m going to travel, the whole thing lifted off me.” But Lee never went travelling. While saving for his trip, Lee met his wife, Ally, and stayed in Marlborough. “I just wanted to run away from it all, be on the road where I could have fleeting conversations with people. “I think that was what initially lifted the focus on the social anxiety which enabled me to go out and focus on moving,” he says. Lee says he never took medication or attended counselling for his mental illness. “That makes me think it probably wasn’t that bad… but it felt bad enough,” he says. “That gave me the empathy to go, if I felt that bad, how do other people feel that have gone further, getting medication or even worse, taking their own life?” Then, in 2016, the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake rocked the rural town of Seddon. “It made me realise it wasn’t just me,” Lee says. “I saw quite a lot of people, especially the children, have anxiety issues as well. “There’s a lot of people out there that suffer, and it needed to be spoken about.” Lee decided he wanted to do something to raise awareness for mental health issues. With a background in competitive road cycling and a passion for running, he knew he had the ability to do a physical challenge to raise funds and awareness. But with a newborn baby, Lee didn’t have time to run the length of New Zealand or cycle to the moon, he knew he would have to do something completely off the wall to get attention for his cho-

Lee’s Guiness World Record. Photo: Supplied. sen cause. “I was driving tractors up and down the rows bored out of my mind and I was looking up the valley and I thought the Molesworth would be a really neat place to ride a bike through,” Lee says. “I’ve always wanted to do it, but I knew that it wasn’t long enough.” In a flash of inspiration, a unicycle popped into Lee’s head. “I thought if I can learn to ride it 20 metres up the road, then I should be able to ride it through the Molesworth.” After nine months of planning and training, Lee completed the one-wheeled 182km journey through New Zealand’s largest

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farm. “That was the first fundraiser and awareness thing that we did. “It just sparks that conversation.” While training for the Molesworth trip, Lee learnt about the five ways to wellbeing - exercise, learn, connect, give and take notice. “Although there wasn’t anything specific that got me through my depression and social anxiety, since I’ve been doing these challenges, I’ve learnt more about myself and how to deal with my mental health than I ever did.” Earlier this year, Lee bounced his way up Mt Fyffe, in Kaikoura, on a pogo stick. He completed the 1600 metre as-

cent in just under 24 hours, earning a Guiness World Record for most uphill distance covered on a pogo stick in a 24-hour period. “Every challenge that I now take on I have to learn something new,” he says. And Lee has dedicated the next decade to completing “seemingly impossible” challenges. “The message with the Mental Adventure Series, the tagline, is a decade of seemingly impossible adventures to promote positive mental wellbeing. “To do that through physical illustrations of our mental struggles we see in life and how we cope. “It’s drawing a parallel that when

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There’s only 2 stores I really go to in the CBD and that’s few n far between. I’d love to see something like Morrison square in Nelson, with some decent branded shops, not just the basics. Emma Riley.

I live close to the town centre so I walk in a lot, but to be honest, I don't think I would go in too often if it wasn't so convenient for me, I think the streets feel too crowded with cars for a start. Stacey Dunnachie.

After 11 years of coffee and food, The sale of land at Wairau Hospital the owners of Café Home are pre- will come under public scrutiny paring to call it a day. as the health board seeks opinion from the community. Love the smell of bacon School sites were included cooking and thanks for you in Treaty Settlements so I and staff for all your great would have expected hoscustomer service at my quick lunch pital sites to be too. Does anybody time call in. know why this site, considering it Jo Bishell probably became settled through the totally dodgy Wairau Purchase I'm looking forward to some isn’t being offered to iwi under RFR? healthy Mediterranean op- Michelle Lavender tions yum :) All the best :) Definitely more car parks. Dee Smith Lynette Atkinson-Parker

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Mother’s All partied out

DAZE There are party streamers in places where party streamers shouldn’t be. Miss Six turned seven last week and wanted a party, at home, with friends and birthday cake. Once the cold sweats and shakes passed, I agreed. Her plans got more grandiose by the minute. I cut the guest list from 50 to 10 and broke it to her that there were no unicorns free to attend on the day. I never want to see a unicorn again in my life. The sight of ten beautifully dressed little girls, bedecked with ribbons tearing into a lolly-filled unicorn head pinata like their lives depended on it may have scarred me for life. Think Lord of the Flies, only darker. Fueled by sugar, the lovely little party animals rampaged through the garden, squealing with glee as they pounced on stray sweets and called for cake. It was like Black Friday but with ribbon.

Paula Hulburt shares the joys of parenthood with this tongue-in-cheek look at being a mum.

Pinatas and party favours left scars at a sugar-fueled Lord of the Flies-esque seventh birthday party. File photo. Pass-the-parcel was a diplo- birthday was sung with much matic nightmare as I watched gusto. The birthday girl herself to ensure every child got a toy. was elated and pronounced her Gone are the days when there party “the best ever.” was one main prize. No, now Tired but hopefully happy, her every guest must be a winner. friends left for home to share Little faces lit up with glee as their sugar highs while I colthey tore into the layers while lapsed in a heap on the couch. I watched in fear that someone “That’s it”, I told Miss Seven, no would be left out. But adorned more parties until you’re 18! in their new necklaces and I find part of a soggy party bracelets, everyone seemed streamer in my sock and one in happy with their loot. Phew. my hair. “Make that 21”! Candles were lit and happy

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Jazz festival showcases young talent

With ticket sales going well for this year’s Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival 2019 Gala Concert, locals will need to be in quick if they want to see promising young talent on stage and New Zealand’s very own powerhouse vocalist Hollie Smith backed by a band of highly skilled, experienced jazz musicians. The concert, which takes place on August 10th, will showcase pieces from all participating schools and the overall winners. In the lead up to the Gala Concert, you will have the chance

to attend other free public performances, and while being entertained, you will experience some wonderful Marlborough hospitality at local eateries, bars and social clubs. Having been appointed as the Marlborough4Fun Events Manager for this year’s festival, Marion Terpstra says she is really enjoying her role. “I have been busy organising everything from social media, the judge’s refreshments and the vehicles, to arranging all the free concerts happening around town,” says Marion. “I’ve also been liaising with

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the main sponsors – KBB Rockshop and ASB Theatre Marlborough, helping them get all the band equipment ready for the schools, so they don’t have to truck the larger pieces around themselves,” says Marion. “I’m also in contact with the venues and technicians for the different events so the bands are able to get up and play.” Being a music lover herself, Marion says it’s a fantastic opportunity to be able to hang out with some of New Zealand’s ‘amazing up and coming talent.’

The Southern Jam Festival first started in Marlborough 14 years ago and it soon became a popular event on the local calendar. “It’s been run by Marlborough4Fun the whole time,” says Marion. “There’s a North Island Jazz festival which was bit of a stretch for the Southerners to attend, so Katrina and the team decided to hold one in the South Island just for South Island High Schools.” Marlborough District Council helps fund all Marlborough4Fun events with several local trusts also supporting their events. This year, Redwood Trust, Pub Charity and Pelorus Trust are backing the 2019 Southern Jam. “Every year the number of groups participating has gone up and up,” says Marion. “This year we have 13 schools participating in the South Island, bringing 21 bands and over 230 students. “A lot of the same schools come back each year because it’s great for the students to perform and learn what it’s like to be up in front of crowds in the different venues around town. “The schools will also get to participate in the competition, with the chance to win gold, silver or bronze awards and a whole host of other trophies up for grabs.” Marion says the schools get half an hour to perform for the judges, followed by an hour in which the judges will impart their knowledge and teach them a few bits and piec-

es to work on. “Some of the judges are actually music teachers themselves including the star performer. “While people know Hollie Smith as a major artist in her field, they may not realise that she has spent 25 years in New York, completing a Masters’ degree at The Juilliard School, touring the world and performing and teaching in many international festivals. She has also taught on the faculty of the Horace Mann School in NY for 20 years.” Meanwhile, judge Mat Fieldes also earned his Master’s degree from the Julliard School where he studied with Eugene Levinson, Principal Bass at the New York Philharmonic. Today, he is a very active bass player on the New York freelance scene. His long list of achievements includes performing with the Gorillaz live at Apollo Theatre and with hip hop legend Jay Z at Radio City Music Hall. Auckland-based guitarist Dixon Nacey is also on this year’s judging panel, whose 25 year career has seen him perform with top NZ musicians and as a backing artist and session player for renowned artists such as as Rufus Wainwright, Alma Micic, Stan Walker and Hollie Smith. Also a judge, Cameron Allen is a professional musician and highly experienced secondary school teacher. Allen’s career highlights include a 10-day tour with the late Micheal Brecker and a performance at BB King’s jazz club in

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Manhattan. The final judge, Stephen Thomas BMus (Hons) is a drum teacher and industry professional, having played for artists such as Avalanche City and Nathan Haines. During the week of the Gala Concert, there will be a competition at the ASB Theatre which is closed to the public. “It’s just for the students to come and perform their competition piece before heading out to the public performances at various locations such as The Vines Village, Good Home and Oxley’s in Picton.” With the Finale Gala Concert likely to be a sell-out, people

can check for ticket availability on Ticketek and will also have the opportunity to enter one of several competitions on the Marlborough4Fun Facebook page. “We have three double passes to give away.” The concert is bound to enthral anyone who appreciates jazz music. “All the schools will perform in the first half of the concert, then in the second half Hollie Smith and her band will get up and play on their own for 45 minutes.” A prolific, hardworking singer-songwriter, Hollie Smith has become one of New Zealand’s most pre-

Pushing the boundaries of Music

dominant musicians; her live performances are consistently stunning, in which she displays her rare, exquisite talent. Also onstage is ‘The Committee’ – a collective made up of highly skilled, experienced iconic musicians including New York bassist, Mat Fieldes, drummer Stephen Thomas, saxophonist Cameron Allen and guitarist Dixon Nacey. To find out more, visit www. marlborough4fun.co.nz Tickets for the Gala Concert are selling out fast. To purchase tickets for the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival 2019 Gala Concert on Saturday, August 10th, go to www.ticketek.co.nz

Wednesday 7th August • Vines Village: 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. • Oxleys, Picton: 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. • The Good Home: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. • Le Café, Picton: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday 8th August • Wairau River Wines Restaurant: 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. • 5 Tapped, Blenheim: 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. • The Clubs of Marlborough: 7:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. • The Blenheim Club: 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Friday 9th August • Wesley Centre Senior Citizens Concert: 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. • Woodbourne Tavern, Renwick: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. • Fairweathers, Blenheim: 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Saturday 10th August • The Clubs of Marlborough: 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. • Speights Ale House Blenheim: 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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Subway manager Jeanette Anderson with owner Morgan Price. Evolving local food business always has fresh ideas In the year 2000, local couple Marie and Morgan Price were drawn to the challenge of opening Subway Blenheim because it was in a great location next to Marlborough Lines Stadium and because it was a new and upcoming restaurant franchise which provided quick service. “We also believed in the healthy concept Subway presented,” says Morgan. “We were one of the first four in New Zealand to get into it – so at our first national conference, there was only six of us at a coffee table in Cromwell – now it’s grown to something like 250 franchises in the country, which is bigger than McDonalds in New Zealand now.”

The refurbished Subway at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000.

Exciting new ambience You’ll love all the changes at Subway Blenheim. “Recently we’ve done a complete rebuild of the store from the floor up,

modernising the interior in keeping with international standards. The décor, the front counter, the drinks station, modern touch panels – eve-

rything looks fresh and new.” Completed in a fortnight, Morgan says the builder Dave Jones and tradesmen did an outstanding job.

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Foodwise, Morgan says Subway Blenheim has gone to ‘fresh fit’ produce which has a Mediterranean style look about it. Its breads, which are baked fresh daily now includes flatbreads, paninis, gluten free wraps, etc. “We’ve also added things like Mozarella cheese, falafel, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, garlic butter, spinach, etc and you can have your sandwich fresh or toasted.” Dine in or takeaway, customers can always expect good service and good coffee. “We were one of the first in New Zealand to do espresso coffees. In 2002, we also introduced something new – the school lunch programme, which is still going strong today and was adapted fairly quickly by New Zealand. Around the same time, we introduced fax ordering so people could put an order through business which has grown into digital media. Award winning franchise “With our location, our franchise has been very successful. We have won just about every award going, including ‘Fran-

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Comedian Urzila Carlson. Photo: Supplied.

Blonde ambition

A Subway sandwich artist Nina Oehlrich baking bread for the popular sandwiches. chise of the Year’ on more than one occasion.”

propery, there’s 300 plus parks available there.

Plenty of parking, handy location Not only is there parking out the front of Subway Blenheim which is located at 16-18 Kinross Street, but with Marlborough Lines Stadium behind the

Birthday parties, morning teas, business meetings “We cater for coffee groups, school groups, birthday parties and we also provide special platters for businesses and organisations.

Comedian Urzila Carlson is excited about her upcoming show at the ASB Theatre Marlborough. The South African-born performer turned loyal Kiwi is not shy talking about the country she once called home. And she has turned her thoughts about the country where she onced into a popular one-woman show. Her latest show Urzila Carlson Token African takes to the stage in Blenheim on Thursday 29 August. Urzila may have become a New Zealand citizen in 2012, but the country she once called home is at the centre of her new nationwide tour. “Africans have become the new must have accessory. Okay, not really, but everyone knows one, works with one or has a sister that’s dating one of us. “Africa changes people. People who

visit to game reserves wear ranger outfits… why is that? We don’t wear scrubs when going to the doctor… Africa puts things in perspective, this show will help you find that focus, delivered to you by a Token African,” she explains. The outspoken blonde is a familiar sight on TV screens around the country and in Australia. From Seven Days to Orange is the New Brown. The NZ Comedy Guild Award winner has embraced her life as a fully-fledged Kiwi and that includes wearing jandals. “But I still won’t touch mince and cheese pies…. that’s weird,” she laughs. Tickets are available from Ticketek NZ for the show which will be held at the McLauchlan Family Auditorium as ASB Theatre Marlborough at 7.30pm.

Race reaches new heights Two new events will help take one of the region’s most popular sporting events to new heights. Now in its seventh year, the annual Marina 2 Marina event is branching out with the addition of The Link run and a walking race on The Snout in Picton. Organisers say feedback from competitors showed walkers wanted to be able to enjoy The Snout track as well as runners. “We heard your feedback, juggled some resources and now walkers can enjoy the stunning views across the Marlborough Sounds along with the runners”. The event began seven years ago, with money raised going to Waikawa School. And as it grew in popularity, more money started to come in, allowing funds to go to even more community groups. Competitor Ben Altoft, from Auckland, began taking part when he visited his parents in Waikawa. “Living in Auckland, my go-to

training run when staying with my parents in Waikawa has always been The Snout walkway. “It’s a superb mix of hills, trails, views and bush - always something to look forward to. So, when the Marina 2 Marina event with the Snout Run came up it was the perfect excuse to spend a weekend in Picton,” he says. The Link Pathway project began in 2005; a vison to build stronger links between inner Marlborough Sounds communities. As initial pathways were created, the idea grew and the section between Anakiwa and Picton was completed in late 2018. Entrants will be able to chose from four courses, ranging from a 24km run to the 2km Kids Dash where youngsters can chose to walk, run or even skip. “The first year that I did the run I may have been the only runner from Auckland. “I predict the Link Run will be the next “bucket list” one,” Ben says.

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Then there were four ... Peter Jones Reporter

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The contenders for this year’s Marlborough Football men’s Knockout Cup have been whittled down to a quartet of semifinalists after Saturday’s quarterfinals. Rangers AFC, Central Pirates, Blenheim Valley MBC and Call Care Trojans will meet in the round of four, with an eye on the final prize of the local club season. Rangers overcame fellow division one side Central Wolves 6-1, Pirates took care of Picton Crow Tavern Masters 8-3, Call Care Trojans downed Rangers Masters by the same score and Blenheim Valley Marlborough Boys’ College beat BV Cobras 2-0. The latter game was something of an upset, given Cobras had taken out the second round of pool play and were in good form. However it was the students who took this “game of two halves” by the scruff of the neck at A and P Park. After a first half dominated by Cobras, which ended scoreless, MBC took the lead after 12 minutes of the second spell through skilful striker Shinji Mikame who notched a superb individual effort. Their second came in the final 10 minutes, courtesy of Tana Connor-McClean who clinically converted a shooting chance at the left post. The longer the match went on the more dangerous MBC looked, with replacement Cameron Miller and Connor-McClean close to increasing their lead in the latter

stages. Keeper Dan Diamond was impressive for MBC, along with the Knobben siblings, Joe and Sid, midfielder Ryan Palmer, winger Patrick Moran, and the industrious Ben Ivory-McCullum. Jack Procter stood out for Cobras, along with central defender Hayden Giles, Take Thu, James Mailaman and Jackson Simmons. The Rangers v Wolves game, originally scheduled for A and P Park was shifted to Athletic Park. Rangers took the lead in the first 20 minutes through a wellworked Sean Crawford goal, but allowed Wolves back in the game when Harry Boyce equalized just before half time with a wellstruck goal from outside the box. Rangers started the second half well and went ahead with a Martin Delgado goal. Now in full control, they restricted Wolves to a couple of half chances, adding four more to their tally to finish the game well on top. Rangers’ scorers were Adam Rose, 2, Connor Endersby, Crawford, Delgado and Liam Forman. Wolves’ best were Aaron Vercoe, Richie Marsden and Paddy Stephens. Earlier, at A and P Park, Trojans also produced a second half scoring spree. They led Rangers Masters 2-1 at the break then added six more in the final 45, allowing Masters a couple of their own. Brayden Livingstone scored a hat-trick for Trojans, Gustavo Cruz and Blair Hantz both scored a brace while the other was an own goal. Craig Forman scored two for Rangers, the other from Wolfie Waechter. The final game was staged at Pic-

MBC striker Shinji Mikame delivers into the box. Photo: Peter Jones. ton’s Endeavour Park. The home side scored first and trailed just 3-2 at the 60 minute mark before running out of steam as Pirates rattled in five goals in the final half an hour. Their scorers were Nick Rayner, 2, John Porter, 2, Mike Jay, Chris Turkington, Jono Masters and Shane Evans. Iain Tyler scored twice for Picton while Brad Lewis bagged the other. Knockout Cup results: Rangers AFC 6 Central Wolves 1;

Blenheim Valley MBC 2 BV Cobras 0; Central Pirates 8 Picton Crow Tavern Masters 3; Call Care Trojans 8 Rangers Masters 3. In the Nelson Women’s first division match played at Nelson’s Jubilee Park, Blenheim Valley Bullets lost 4-0 to Richmond Foxes. In an exciting free-flowing game, with opportunities at both ends, Foxes led 2-0 at halftime, through goals to Casey Ogilvie and Maryann Cant. In the second half, BV keeper

Lane made a number of decisive saves, earning her the player of the day award. Foxes’ third goal came after a sprawling save by Lane, Paige Ferguson netting the rebound, then another strong attack from the home side was rewarded shortly after with a second goal to Ogilvie. Destiny Aires looked strong on the wing for BV, and Erin Mustey and Tessa Hyland made notable contributions.

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Canterbury draw first blood Peter Jones

watch and review for the boys on Monday. “There are things we have to get better at obviously, but other stuff we have been working on worked well for us today … while you always want to win, there are no points for pre-season so we will concentrate now on getting better for next week.” Among the Mako players to shine were both No 7s, Braden Stewart in the first half and Anty Burnett in the second. “They were outstanding”, said Goodman. “Braden was strong over the ball and when Anty came on he made a good impact as well. They both put their hands up and played well.” He also praised young lock Te Ahiwaru Citikidaveta who “put a good shift in” for 80 minutes, halfback Finlay Christie who “came on and sped the game up for us”, and new hooker Hugh Roach who added plenty of energy. All four of the Mako’s Super

Tasman have enjoyed some torrid NPC rugby battles with Canterbury in recent times and Saturday’s pre-season encounter in Hanmer was no exception. The Mako went down 33-24, letting the game slip away in the final stages after leading 19-17 with 15 minutes to play. Despite finishing on the wrong side of the scoreline, head coach Andrew Goodman was pleased with the hit-out. “There were some good periods of play from both sides and we both got through injury-free, which is always nice for this time of the year.” Goodman said the game was a relatively even encounter until the final quarter when Canterbury “ran away with it a bit”. “Throughout the game there was periods when they were in control, then we were … we both put some good phases together so there will be some good stuff to

Halfback Finlay Christie provided some second half spark for Tasman in Hanmer on Saturday. Photo: Shuttersport. Rugby players, Christie, Quin really proud of the effort that has Strange, Levi Aumua and Leices- gone into the preparation for this ter Faingaanuku saw some game game and the performance they time, as did each member of the put on the field.” squad. While the scrum was a messy area “Everyone got at least 25-30 of the game, both sides struggling [minutes] … there has been a lot to adapt to new engagement laws, of hard work going in, especially Goodman said combinations from the club guys, going back were generally sound, especially and forth over the hill in amongst in the early stages. their own work schedules. We are Canterbury fronted with a strong

squad in Hanmer, also fielding several Super players, including Tim Bateman, Mitchell Drummond, Luke Whitelock, Brett Cameron and Siate Tokalahi, and they provided a timely test for a Tasman side with high hopes of finishing in the top ranks of the NPC again this season. On Friday the Mako meet Otago in Nelson, their final hit-out before opening their Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Wellington in Blenheim on August 10. Goodman said that match would provide a good chance to “reintroduce” the squad’s Super Rugby and NZ Maori players who have had a break since that competition ended. “Everyone is looking forward to seeing everyone again, and we can start off with a full squad, which will be awesome.” Scores: Canterbury 33 Tasman 24 (Sione Havili, Ryan Coxon, Finlay Christie, Anty Burnett tries, Tim O’Malley 2 con). HT: 14-5 Canterbury.

Red Devils team chosen to defend Seddon Shield Peter Jones

The Devils squad includes several relative newcomers among the more experienced troops, notably East Coast loosie Jake Collins, Waitohi props Duane Aholelei and Losi Malimali, lock Dylan Burns, halfback Saia Tokai and utility back Daniel Samita, Central loosie Josh Chapman, utility back Nigel Satherley and prop Jeremy Foley, plus Moutere midfielder Aki Kaumauvae and lock Mike Tuipulotu. Some of the leading light’s in last year’s successful campaign are back, including prop Seymour Lambert, centre Mike Vaeno, goal-kicking five-eighth Corey Bovey, flanker Braden Stewart, halfbacks Ben Finau and Nemia Ranuku, plus scoring machine Timoci Tavatavanawai out wide.

An experienced Tasman Red Devils rugby team has been named to defend the prized Seddon Shield this season. The Wadsco Motorworld Devils, who took the trophy, symbol of provincial rugby dominance in the top of the south off Buller last season, will defend it against West Coast in Murchison on Saturday, August 3. If they are successful they will put the shield on the line against Buller, also in Murchison, on Sunday, August 11. Provided they hold off both challengers the Devils will defend the trophy against a challenge from arch-rivals Nelson in Blenheim on Saturday, August 17.

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has also been named. The Nelson-based team’s first game is against Buller in Murchison on Saturday August 3. The Griffins squad is: Kent Strange, Tyler Jones, Nash Cooper (Collingwood); Qori Gucake, Joshua Te Hira, William Curnow, Tim Sail, Stein Schreiber, Vito Lammers (Kahurangi); Sam Moli, Leopino Maupese, Jake Wetere, Teu Sami, Julius Togafau, Hopo Taufa, Ryan Dafel, Caleb Havili, Jacob Norris, Taina Fox Matamua, Sam Briggs, Rahiri Witehira, Matthew Stevenson, Lote Saulekaleka (Marist); Christian Tupuola, Sosefo Vaka, Connor Higgins, Isaiah Miller Matt Soper, Nick Foxley (Nelson); Sam Lane, Kendall Hudson, Lachlan Doyle, Tim Dallison, Te Ahiwaru

Cirikidaveta, Anty Burnett, Declan Smith, Karl Ratcliffe, Charlie Chambers (Stoke); Tom BassettEason (Takaka); Taine Lockwood (Valley Stags); Lemeki Cagialau, Tim Coman, Michael Stringer, Alex Coventry, Caleb Coventry, Mo Tau (Waimea Old Boys); Josh Grant, Fletcher Matthews (Wanderers). Tasman under-19: Meanwhile five promising young Marlborough players have been included in a 33-strong Tasman squad to attend the national under-19 champs in Taupo in September. They are halfback Ethan Jones and flanker Josh Chapman from the Central club, plus lock Daniel Jones, utility Jaydn Holdaway and hooker Sione Lonitenisi from Renwick.

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Cricket stalwart honoured with life membership

Netball round opens with tight tussles

Marlborough cricket has a new life member. At the Annual General Meeting on July 22 Barry Roberts, the province’s most successful senior rep coach, was presented with life membership, an honour accorded to only 18 others in the association’s 125-year history. Barry was nominated by the Wairau club, in recognition of a cricketing career that spanned over 60 years. Born in Fiji, Barry moved to this province in 1957 and played his club cricket for Woodbourne, Marlborough Boys’ College, Picton and Wairau. He made his senior Marlborough debut in 1965 and was a member of Marlborough’s first Hawke Cupwinning team in 1968. In 1970 he transferred out of the province, before returning in 1982. During that period he was part of the Taranaki team that won the Hawke Cup in 1970 and played in every defence until Taranaki lost the trophy in the final game of the 1973 season. He also played for Counties, before transferring to Hamilton from where he was selected for Northern Districts, playing two limited over and two first class games. On returning to Marlborough, Barry was persuaded to take on the rep coach’s role, a position he held, with the exception of one season, until 1998. After unsuccessful challenges for the

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New MCA life member Barry Roberts with grandson Cooper Roberts. Photo: Peter Jones. Hawke Cup in 1986-87, then 199192, Marlborough reclaimed the trophy in the 1993-94 season, with Barry earned the distinction of winning the cup as a player [with two provinces] and as a coach. Barry stood down from the Marlborough coaching role in 1998 but resumed the role in 2002 before finally retiring in 2005. He was also coach of the Central Districts U20 team in 1987-88 and 1988-89 and a CD selector from 1998-2001. Over the last seven years he has once again become involved with coaching, this time at junior level. For the last two seasons Barry has been head coach of the Marlborough primary school representative team. In other news out of the AGM, Denis Aberhart was reappointed to the board, which will again have Greg Stretch as chairman and Vaughan Harris as deputy chair. The MCA announced a small surplus for the 2018-19 season, around $5000.

Perhaps taking a lead from the Silver Ferns’ efforts at the Netball World Cup, Marlborough’s premier netballers produced some close, entertaining encounters at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday. The evening’s first match was decided by a single goal, the next game was drawn, while the night’s final game was tight most of the way through. The opening game featured the previous round’s top team, Pelorus, against the bottomplaced side, SMOG. Both sides had played on Sunday, SMOG in a promotion/relegation battle and Pelorus in the Tasman Trophy encounter. On form Pelorus started as firm favourite but SMOG, perhaps buoyed by their hefty win on Sunday, lifted their game and showed they cannot be dismissed as semifinal contenders. In the end, Pelorus prevailed 49-48, having just enough goals in the bank to stave off a determined SMOG final quarter revival. The loss of defender Oriana Houra, who was injured on Sunday, and shooter Olivia Pinkerton, early in tonight’s game, disrupted Pelorus who began with Courtney Taufa and Kelsie Fitzpatrick in the defensive circle but had to make early changes, Taufa moving to the attacking end and Carrie Anderson coming on at goal keep. Despite the reshuffle Pelorus began strongly, racing out to a 17-10 first quarter lead before, as they did all match, SMOG bounced back to take the second stanza 14-11 and trail by just four at the halftime break. Pelorus edged SMOG by one in the third quarter to take a five-goal lead into the final 15 minutes and although the Ladies in Black, led by a superb 93 percent shooting performance from Kate Gaudin, clawed back four of the deficit, they ran out of time to close the gap completely. Paige Lovell was reliable under the hoop for Pelorus while Jenna Gilbert, alternating between centre and wing defence, provided midcourt energy and vision, along with Laura Murphy who was used in three positions. SMOG brought on coach Janine Jordaan in the second spell, offering them more height in the attacking circle and, when their feeders found their range, this tactic began to work effectively. Defender

MGC midcourt player Ella Donald rises high to haul in a pass during Tuesday’s thriller with Awatere. Photo: Peter Jones. Bonnie Morris and midcourter Katie Bradley showed their experience as the match began to tighten up. Awatere underlined their improvement and showed they mean business in the final round with a 52-52 draw against the more-favoured Marlborough Girls’ College side. The Tussock Jumpers, who have won only once in the top grade, went mighty close to repeating the dose against the students who held a one-goal lead in the final few seconds only to lose possession, allowing Tracee Lee to drop in the equalizing goal. It was no more than Awatere deserved for a gutsy performance, led by skipper Nicole Witterick in the centre’s bib and their whole-hearted goal attack Aimee Jones, who handled the bulk of the shooting and grabbed some crucial rebounds. Ashleigh Childs, at wing attack, controlled play superbly, her combination with Witterick and the circle attackers improving each week. At the back Courtney Ryan, Harriet Ryan and Demelza Teddy battled all the way, disrupting MGC’s flow of possession and forcing turnovers. Their rivals led by four at three quarter time and should have put the game to bed. Wing attack Ella Donald, Eleri JamesSitters, shooters Anna Gardiner and Taila Town, plus defender Mya Wiapo, all had their good moments but the team was unable to step up in the final 15 minutes when the game hung

in the balance. The night’s final match provided a decent turnaround from their previous encounter. The last time Harlequins and Tokomaru met, Quins prevailed by 10 goals. Tonight the boot was firmly on the other foot, Toko winning 58-45. Up until halftime the match was close. Quins won the first quarter by four, Toko taking the second by six. A 15-12 third stanza allowed Toko to take a five-goal advantage into the final period and they made no mistake when it came to closing this one out, winning the last quarter 17-9. Again, Toko’s attacking end was to the fore, Haze Tepuia and Gemma Hika converting most of the possession that came their way. Twins Kayla and Hana Wilson’s athleticism in midcourt, the doughty defence of Naia and Savannah Lawrence, plus Michaela Boaz’s anticipation meant there was little respite for Quins’ attack and defence. The return of Lauren Murray was a boost for Quins, the reliable shooter operating at a creditable 82 percent after a lengthy break from the game. Defender Jackson McLaren was a ball of energy, as was Maighan Watson, while keeper Hayley Lammas grabbed some important interceptions. Toko coach Vanessa Hika said the close games were, “a great way to start the third round”. “It’s anybody’s competition, it just depends how you turn up on the night.” Scores: Pelorus Edridge Contracting 49 (Olivia Pinkerton 0/1, Paige Lovell 31/39, Courtney Taufa 15/20, Laura Murphy 3/5) SMOG Good Home 48 (Lucy Barrett 11/15, Kate Gaudin 2830, Janine Jordaan 9/15). Quarter scores (winning team first): 17-10, 11-14, 12-11, 9-13. Awatere 52 (Tracee Lee 13/18, Aimee Jones 39/49) Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 52 (Isabella Rohloff 14/18, Taila Town 11/12, Anna Gardiner 27/32). Quarter scores (Awatere first): 13-15, 14-13, 11-14, 14-10. Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 58 (Haze Tepuia 36/41, Gemma Hika 22/33) Harlequins Radich Law 45 (Hayley Marfell 6/14, Lauren Murray 39/47). Quarter scores: 10-14, 16-10, 15-12, 17-9. Round three standings: Pelorus 3, Tokomaru 3, Awatere 2, MGC 2, SMOG 1, Harlequins 0.

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Since leaving Marlborough in early 2014, Callum Saunders’ cycling career has hit its share of speed bumps. However, the 23-year-old track specialist is currently on top of his game, following a successful stint in the States during late May and June. As part of a 20-strong New Zealand elite male and female sprint and endurance squad he spent a month competing and training while based in Trexlertown, Philadelphia. Over 200 riders from 15 countries offered tough opposition, but Callum was thrilled to pick up his first two international victories on his third trip to the States. He achieved double success in the kierin, claiming a class 2 win then a much-prized tier 1 victory. “I hadn’t even podiumed at an international event, even as a junior,” said Callum, “so that was pretty special.” These results follow on from his two podium placings at the 2019 nationals where he claimed silver medals in the team sprint with NZ team-mates Ethan Mitchell and Zac Williams and the keirin, behind the powerful Eddie Dawkins. While he has obviously enjoyed recent success in the kierin, Callum divides his loyalties between that format and the sprint events. “They are both appealing … and hugely different races. I think I’ll just keep training for both and the team sprint, which is what our national programme is based around and see how things progress.” While at Marlborough Boys’ College, Callum represented his country at under-19 and junior world level, but his progress stalled soon after travelling north to Waikato University. Illness and injury derailed his 2014 season and left him questioning his sporting intentions.

Kiwi team mates and rivals Callum Saunders and Sam Webster, nearest camera, are wheel-to-wheel in the sprint final. Inset: Saunders, centre, after winning in the US. Alongside him is Thailand’s Jai Angsuthasawit, left, and NZ team mate Webster. Photos: Matthew Jones. “At the time I told myself that I was doing enough to stay in shape, but it was far from the truth … there was always a subconscious intention to go back to cycling but it wasn’t always shown.” However, a “kick up the arse” from a close friend in late 2015 reignited the flame and, with the help of long-time mentor Chris Ginders, he got back on the bike and smashed out two personal bests at the 2015 Oceania champs. After rediscovering his love of the sport, he set his sights on the national champs in February 2016. A serious accident while training threatened to derail his plans, but he battled through to claim bronze in the team sprint and register another two PBs. After shoulder surgery resulting from the accident, he raced at the 2017 nationals, bagging silver in

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the team sprint with the Waikato/ BOP team and finishing fourth in the elite individual sprint, his efforts gaining him a place in the elite NZ Sprint programme, based at the Cycling NZ Avantidrome in Cambridge. Although he was dropped from the elite squad at the beginning of 2018, Callum again rebounded, working his way back into the top tier, being re-selected in May, 2019. He is now among a group of eight riders in the national elite sprint group, a group that includes several world champions. While fully aware that the pedigree of his fellow riders makes it difficult to force his way into the chosen sprint team, Cambridgebased Callum acknowledges the benefits of rubbing shoulders with such world-class performers. “I have found it really humbling

to find how gracious [the top riders] have been and how willing they are to share their knowledge. “They know that they can’t be the best they can be without everyone else people pushing them, so it’s mutually advantageous and healthy competition.” However, sometimes he has to pinch himself when he realises how far he has come. He recalls a time in the States recently when the Kiwi team had spent 15 hours at the track, grabbed a few hours sleep then were back into it. “Bodies and minds were wearing down at a rate of knots and I was sitting in the pits with Sam [Webster], waiting to ride our semifinal. “Suddenly I thought, eight years ago I had these guys as laptop screensavers and now I’m racing alongside them, talking to them

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like the great mates and good buggers that they are.” Next up for Callum is the Oceania champs followed by the annual World Cup events, then the World Champs in March in Berlin. “I’m hoping to get some rides in the team sprint during the World Cups and I’ll have a go at some individual competitions too.” He knows all about setbacks, but stresses, “My appetite for the sport is stronger than ever now, it seems to be growing. “I’m in a really good place at the moment, surrounded by clever, intuitive and forward-thinking people. “I’ve got a really good level of personal motivation and really cool support from family and friends in Marlborough … that makes it pretty easy to love the sport and what you are doing, eh?”

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MBC First XV boost play-off hopes The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV kept their hopes of featuring in the University of Canterbury plate semifinals alive with a 37-22 victory over Timaru Boys’ High School in Blenheim on Saturday. MBC dominated the early stages of the match, which may be their last at home, scoring three unconverted tries to lead 15-5 at halftime. When they established field position they created momentum from clinical phase play and eventually found the try line. Two more tries from their wingers in the first 15 minutes of the second spell saw the home side establish a 27-8 lead before taking their foot off the throat of a gritty opponent. Timaru bounced back with two converted tries to reduce the margin to five points, at 27-22. With the game in the balance, MBC kicked away again in the final stages to wrap up a deserved bonus-point victory.

Sport Tohis prop signed up: Waitohi rugby prop Duane Aholelei has obviously impressed more than just local observers with his play this club season. The 1.90cm, 130kg front rower has been picked up by French Top 14 club Clermont-Auvergne for the forthcoming season. Rower just misses medal: Marlborough rower Angus McFarlane came agonizingly close to picking up a medal at the world under-23 championships in SarasotaBradenton, United States. In a very tight A final of the men’s coxed four at the weekend the Kiwi crew of MacFarlane, Luca Kirwan, Blake Bradshaw, Flynn Watson and coxswain Natalie Bocock placed fourth, 0.8 seconds off third place and only 1.4 seconds behind the winning crew. Mako games changed: The kick off times have been changed for both Tasman Mako Mitre 10 Cup matches on Lansdowne Park this season. The game on Saturday August 10, against the Wellington Lions, the season’s opening fixture for both sides, will begin at the earlier time of 2.05pm while the fixture against Manawatu, on Saturday, August 24, will now begin at 2.35pm, instead of 5.05pm as previously scheduled.

The home side’s victory was based around a hard-working forward unit, led by front-rowers Andre Hebberd, who picked up the day’s final try, Tino Vakaloa and hooker Te Ariki Peipi, who also got on the scoreboard. The return of skipper Ollie Lawson after a lengthy injury break provided another boost, the big No 8 creating momentum with ball in hand and operating well at the breakdown. Fellow loose forward Bayley O’Hagan, another tryscorer, was all energy on both attack and defence. The back division were not always as accurate as required but created space with clever lines and timely passes, especially when replacement winger Lotu Solomona entered the game. Wingers Ben O’Sullivan and Clyde Paewai, plus midfielder Tristian Taylor, showed slick attacking skills. Lawson said it was “good to be back with the boys again and to get a win under the belt”. “This whole week we came back

MBC winger Clyde Paewai attempts to shrug off a Timaru tackler as he heads for the tryline. Photo: Peter Jones. refreshed and trained well. Now we are just working hard and taking it a game at a time, hoping to make the [plate] play-offs.” The skipper said the home side’s replacements had made a difference. “I have full confidence in

our bench to come on and do the job.” Timaru were unlucky to come away with no competition points, putting on a gritty display led by inside backs Liam Parker and Jacob McKinlay, plus powerful No

8 Patelesio Latu. MBC currently sit six points off eighth position and a place in the second-tier plate play-offs. They play Roncalli in Timaru this weekend, followed by St Thomas in Christchurch to end their round robin campaign. Scorers: MBC 37 (Keelan Murrell, Bayley O’Hagan, Te Ariki Peipi, Ben O’Sullivan, Clyde Paewai, Andre Hebberd tries, Dylan McManaway pen, 2 con) Timaru BHS 22 (Jacob McKinlay, David Edh, Liam Parker tries, Parker pen, 2 con). HT: 15-5 MBC Other results from Saturday: Rangiora 83 Mid Canterbury 7; Lincoln 29 Waimea 17; Nelson 36 St Thomas 24; Christ’s 79 Roncalli 0; St Bede’s 25 Shirley 18; Christchurch 36 St Andrews 5. Points table: Nelson 50, St Andrews 48, St Bede’s 42, Christchurch 40, Christ’s 38, Rangiora 34, St Thomas 30, Lincoln 29, MBC 23, Shirley 21, Timaru 19, Waimea 9, Roncalli 8, Mid Canterbury 2.

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Marlborough’s hockey women continued their top of the south dominance this season, retaining both the Pope Shield and Gladstone Cup in Westport at the weekend. The Marlborough A team faced an abbreviated two-match schedule, with Buller fielding only a B team. They played West Coast on Saturday and dominated almost throughout, coming away with a conclusive 4-1 victory. Two goals to defender Tanya Hawley, both from penalty corners, got the scoring underway before striker Pip Lunn made it 3-0 heading into halftime. Midfielder Alice Roughan was rewarded for resolute backing up when she bagged Marlborough’s fourth halfway through the second spell, before the Coasters managed a late consolation. With Nelson beating West Coast 6-1, Marlborough knew a draw against their arch-rivals would not be enough to retain the Pope Shield. They met at midday Sunday in what became a virtual final and a battle royal. The game was scoreless until the final quarter, Marlborough goalie Carly Englefield and her Nelson opposite, Jackie Day, both making several key saves to turn away scoring chances. The decisive goal came from outstanding Marlborough striker Celia Watson who latched onto a rebound from the keeper, scoring with a reverse flick. As expected, Nelson finished

The Marlborough women’s A team. Photo: Supplied. strongly in search of an equalizer but Marlborough’s defensive back line of Hawley, Englefield, Sara Stocker and Sylvie Heard held firm. Coach Denise Lloyd was thrilled to retain the silverware and praised the whole team effort, but particularly the younger brigade, suggesting the likes of Roughan, Ella Williams, Mackenzie Hanrahan and debutante Ruby Smith were now stepping up to become “a big part of the whole equation”. Hawley, Lunn, Yvonne Boyd, Smith, Roughan and Jo Jones were included in the tournament team. The Marlborough B women opened their campaign against Buller early on Saturday and prevailed 4-1. After early pressure Marlborough slowly gained dominance and finally got on the board through Jules Maltensen late in the second quarter. In the second half Tash Veltman converted a penalty cor-

ner to double Marlborough’s advantage, then Lulu Judge added a third before Buller scored a consolation. However, Marlborough lifted again with Maltensen adding her second for the game. Later on Saturday they scored a 6-2 win over West Coast. Again a slow start cost the team an early goal but by the end of the first quarter Marlborough had regained control to lead 2-1 with goals to Tania Hix off a PC and a field goal to Abby Marks. Jess Wilson and a second for Hix extended their lead before halftime then Claudia Clark made it five from a PC. The final quarter was relatively even, Coast picking up their second goal before young Eleri James-Sitters grabbed her first senior rep goal. The side’s final game, against Nelson on Sunday morning, was a tight affair, ending 2-2. Marlborough had the better of first quarter with Hix again scor-

ing from a PC but Nelson fought back and had levelled the score before halftime. In the third quarter Nelson lifted again, adding a second to lead heading into the final period. After the final break Marlborough produced their best quarter of the weekend, regaining dominance and forcing a penalty stroke with 7min remaining, captain Clark calmly slotting the goal to give her team the draw they required to retain the trophy. Veltman gained selection in the tournament team alongside Clark, Maltensen, Judge and Maddison Horton. The Marlborough men’s team were also in action. Their campaign began badly, a slow start seeing them lose 4-1 to Nelson first up on Friday, followed by a 7-1 reversal against West Coast later on the same day. Their final game was against Buller and they managed a 4-3 win to avoid the wooden spoon.

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TUESDAY 30 July 2019

CONTRACTORS AWARDS The Contractors Awards are organised bi-annually by the Nelson Marlborough Branch of Civil Contractors New Zealand, and were held this year on Friday 26th July. The objective of the Awards is to encourage good business practices, recognise achievement and to celebrate success.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

- ALL PROJECTS & SYSTEMS IN PLACE

- THE SAXTON VELODROME

DOWNER NZ LTD

SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

WINNER OF THE HIREPOOL SUPREME AWARD

H & S PROFESSIONALS LTD HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD

- RICHMOND QUEEN STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

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DOWNER NZ LTD

GRUNDFOS JUDGES INNOVATION AWARD

HYNDS PROJECTS OVER $1.5 MILLION

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DOWNER NZ LTD - Three Waters Operations and Maintenance Contract DOWNER NZ LTD - Richmond Queen Street Infrastructure Project TAYLORS CONTRACTING CO LTD - Appleby Fields Ltd Stage 1-2 SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Omaka Landing Subdivision (Stages 1-6) FULTON HOGAN LTD - Takaka Hill Emergency Response FULTON HOGAN LTD - Rocks Road Reconstruction MIKE EDRIDGE CONTRACTING LTD - Kaikoura SH1 Post-Earthquake Emergency Repairs Slips 7, 8, 9 S

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LAND DIMENSIONS LTD PROJECTS VALUED $750,001 TO $1.5 MILLION • • • • •

CONGRATULATIONS TO

DOWNER NZ LTD

WINNER OF THE HYNDS PROJECTS VALUED OVER $1.5 MILLION CATEGORY FOR THE RICHMOND QUEEN STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

CONGRATULATIONS TO

TAYLORS CONTRACTING CO LTD

DOWNER NZ LTD - Ex Cyclone Gita Repair Works DOWNER NZ LTD - Saxton Velodrome SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Taimate Dam FULTON HOGAN LTD - Tasman Journeys AWPT TAYLORS CONTRACTING CO LTD - Pigeon Valley Fire

WINNER OF THE LAND DIMENSIONS LTD PROJECTS VALUED $750,001 TO $1.5 MILLION CATEGORY FOR THE PIGEON VALLEY FIRE

CABLE PRICE PROJECTS VALUED $200,001 TO $750K

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Bruce Webb Dam SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Park Terrace Stopbank MIKE EDRIDGE CONTRACTING LTD - Topps Irrigation Reservoir NELMAC LTD - Groom Creek Wetland Development TAYLORS CONTRACTING CO LTD - Freestyle Hops Dam

MIKE EDRIDGE CONTRACTING LTD

WINNER OF THE CABLE PRICE PROJECTS VALUED $200,001 TO $750K CATEGORY FOR THE TOPPS IRRIGATION RESERVOIR

CONGRATULATIONS TO

TOTAL PROJECTS VALUED $50,001 - $200K

FULTON HOGAN LTD

• SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Marfells Drop Structures & Culvert Crossings • SIMCOX CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Moletta Gravel Extraction & Rockwall Stage 2 • FULTON S HOGAN LTD - Abel Tasman Walkway - Storm Damage Repairs

WINNER OF THE TOTAL PROJECTS VALUED $50,001 TO $200K CATEGORY FOR THE ABEL TASMAN WALKWAY - STORM DAMAGE REPAIRS

CONGRATULATIONS TO

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

KYLE SPRATT, JOSHUA HUTTON & JONATHAN MARFELL

• KYLE SPRATT - Nelmac Ltd • JOSHUA HUTTON - Fulton Hogan Ltd • JONATHAN MARFELL - Mike Edridge Contracting Ltd

JOINT WINNERS OF THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

TASMAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD

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FULTON HOGAN LTD - Saxton Road Culvert MIKE EDRIDGE CONTRACTING LTD - Langleydale Slip Stream Bridge TAYLORS CONTRACTING CO LTD - Head Office Environmental Initiatives TASMAN CIVIL LTD - Orphanage Stream Remediation Sunningdale Drive TASMAN CIVIL LTD - Blick Terrace Retaining Wall

CONGRATULATIONS TO

TAYLORS CONTRACTING CO LTD

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WINNER OF THE TASMAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR THEIR HEAD OFFICE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES Principal Business Partner to Civil Contractors New Zealand

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The Nelson Marlborough Branch of Civil Contractors New Zealand would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of these Awards:

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