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Businesses bring charity hope MATT BROWN

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Generous Marlborough businesses are joining forces to help support a children’s charity after their main fundraiser was cancelled two years in a row.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation’s usual fundraiser, Dazzle Marlborough, has been cancelled for the second year running due to Covid restrictions. But the generosity of the Foundation’s business supporters has seen the organisation launch an

online auction, with a dazzling array of items up for grabs. Graeme Dingle Foundation general manager Kelvin Watt says not being able to have their regular fundraiser has been a hit. “It’s our major fundraiser. Not to be able to have it for two years is

a blow.” In 2019, the event raised more than $100,000 for the foundation. “In that time, the number of kids in the programme has gone up significantly,” Kelvin says. “Our operating expenses are close to $1million.”

The organisation puts real people in front of kids, teaching resiliency, integrity and respect. They plan adventure camps and provide mentoring services, often utilising young people who have

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Putting their best foot forward Students at Blenheim School have been getting a kick out of the launch of a new virtual adventure. The new Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure is giving children the chance to virtually tour the world

chaperoned by Asics Ambassadors and Kiwi sporting heroes like Ardie Savea, Kane Williamson and Ameliaranne Ekenasio. And children from Blenheim School are joining in, getting free

Asics shoes to help encourage them to get active along the way. The initiative uses technology to help children make good choices when it comes to their physical and mental hauora.

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The beginning of the surf life saving season heralds the start of summer, and it’s proving to be a popular one. Rarangi’s Surf Life Saving Club welcomed the warmer months by kicking off their summer programme which has seen a surge of support. And they’re pleased with the number of new recruits joining the club – although there’s always room for more. Senior lifeguard Brendon Ferguson says about 30 young people, aged from about six to sixteen, attended the second session of their Junior Surf programme. Brendon says this is the most people they have had join in the last few years. “It’s a good sign – a bit of growth. “They’re all keen and eager.” Swimming, paddling and water safety are all on the agenda.

Young surf life savers get a taste of the sport - flipping inflatable rescue boats, swimming, paddling and enjoying the water. Photos: Matt Brown. “Once they hit 14, they can start training to be a lifeguard,” Brendon says. “We have five or six doing that this year.” “We’ve struggled a bit in the last few years with fluctuating numbers.

“We’re pretty happy if we can keep these ones coming back.” Life saving manager and club captain Taylor Drake says it’s good to see a lot of kids getting involved. She says they also have roles for those that aren’t strong swim-

mers. “A poor swimming ability doesn’t mean you can’t join. “Plenty of people have skills that aren’t swimming, we can use those skills.” To find out more, or to join, go to the Rarangi Surf Life Saving Club on Facebook.

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Cloudy Bay customer experience manager Samantha Warrender, Can Do Kiwi and Cloudy Bay operations manager Brock Campbell looking dazzling at The Shack, a striking Cloudy Bay experience which is up for auction. Photo: Matt Brown.

Police were called to ANZ Bank at about 1.15pm on Friday. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Razzle Dazzle FROM PAGE 1 completed their earlier courses. Their programmes go right through to secondary school, providing business mentors, workshops and career advice to the youth in Marlborough. The bulk of the funds raised go towards staffing expenses, which is difficult to get fund-

ing for through grants, Kelvin says. He says it’s been humbling and heartening receiving the generous donations from the business community. Items donated include gift cards, beauty products and health packages as well as holiday getaways and a special catered meal at a renowned winery.

A VIP dining experience for eight people at The Shack, at Cloudy Bay winery, is one of the high-ticket items on offer in the auction. Kelvin says the business community have rallied to the cause, providing the support to make their programmes possible. “You can’t underestimate the amount of community sup-

port we’ve had,” he says. “The philosophy is the community aspect – the whole organisation is built around that - supporting the young people in the community.” To see the item auctions and make a bid, go to www.bit.ly/ DazzleAuctions2021 The auctions close Friday 19 November.

Police rushed to a Blenheim bank on Friday following reports of a person making threats to staff. A witness, who doesn’t want to be named, says about three cars of police officers carrying weapons responded to the threat at ANZ Bank, on Queen Street, at about 1.15pm. A police spokeswoman says a man in his 30’s was taken into custody and given a formal warning. An ANZ spokesperson a member of the public became aggressive and threatened staff. “There was an incident in our Blenheim Branch this afternoon, where a member of the public became aggressive and threatened staff. “The safety of our staff and customers is of utmost importance and we’re relieved no one was harmed.” The branch re-opened shortly after 3pm.

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Brian Plaisier, Mayor John Leggett and Ellen Plaisier officially opened the Koru Native Wildlife Centre on Friday. Photo: Matt Brown.

Native breeding centre moves to town MATT BROWN

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A breeding centre for threatened and protected native species has made the move closer to town. The Koru Native Wildlife Centre moved from Linkwater to Grovetown and was officially opened by Mayor John Leggett on Friday. Run by the Tui Nature Reserve Wildlife Trust, the group hope moving closer to town will help with education and conservation of New Zealand’s rare and endangered species. Tui Nature Reserve Wildlife Trust chair Brian Plaisier says they feel they can do more work from the new location. “It’s closer to town and the community,” he says. “Moving was a bigger job than we expected, but we’re really happy with the results so far.” Husband and wife team, Brian and Ellen, began with pest control work in the Marlborough Sounds 25 years ago. Ellen says it then developed into breeding. Marlborough Green Gecko, Yellowcrowned Kākāriki and Giant Wētā are all bred at the new facility. She says they work closely with the De-

A Marlborough Green Gecko at the new centre. Photo: Matt Brown. partment of Conservation and the animals are bred to be released back into wild. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett gave credit to the Plaisier’s passion and dedication to conservation. “You two have lived your passion for restoration,” he says. “What you’ve achieved here is nothing short of outstanding.” Brian says people are welcome to come and view the native creatures and learn more about conservation, but only by arrangement. You can find more information on their website, koruwildlife.nz, or make a booking by calling Brian on 0274483447.

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Shear skill Marlborough shearer Angus Moore pictured winning his second national shearing circuit title at the Golden Shears in Masterton in March 2020. Photo: Pete Nikolaison. Top Marlborough shearer Angus Moore has clocked up another win after taking the Canterbury Shears’ New Zealand Corriedale Open Championship final in Christchurch on Friday. Angus, from Seddon, has now won 19 Opens in just 15 seasons. The 26-yearold says he had no idea he had won so many. “It was a little unexpected to do that well. I haven’t been focusing on it a lot as we have been fairly busy with other stuff.”

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Cat compound a dream realised MATT BROWN

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A new enclosure for stray and rescued cats was craned into place last week in a dream realised for an animal rescue charity. The new facility, four years in the making, will make Marlborough Four Paws’ rescue and desexing efforts that much more efficient, charity founders say. Four Paws co-founder Michelle says the new cat rescue shelter has been built on a shoestring budget, only possible with the generous support of about 50 Marlborough businesses. “It’s the whole of Marlborough getting behind it. It’s incredible,” she says. In the four years since the charitable trust began, the hardworking volunteers have arranged the desexing of more than 500 cats and 200 dogs. Michelle says the new $200,000 facility allows them to take their rescue, adoption and desexing efforts to the next level. “It’s not uncommon to have about 30 kittens at my house,” Michelle says. “Last year, we had 120 kittens in foster homes at one time. “The kittens will hopefully be

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adopted, and the mothers will be spayed.” Volunteer Liz Buttimore coordinated the many volunteers, and her business, Fairhall restaurant Arbour, has pledged to support the charity for three years. “I’m a sponsor myself – so it’s easy to ask people to join,” Liz says. “I can’t do forward planning on events due to Covid - It’s a mental health project for me as well. “I started with the usual suspects, and once you have a good group, a few decent guys, others are keen to jump on.” She says the project is only possible thanks to the generous donation of the enclosures by the Ham family. The group couldn’t afford the building currently on the site, but the bare land was too attractive to pass up. The enclosures were transported from their former site on Swamp Road by Coffey House Removals and winched into place by Hydralift to the new site at the Waterlea Racecourse on Thursday. Power, water, security, solar and landscaping work is all pledged and scheduled over the coming weeks. “All the sponsors have jumped on board to make it work.”

The new enclosure was trucked onto site by Coffey House Removals on Thursday. Inset: Four Paws rescue cat Teddy, right, with new friend Billy. Photo: Matt Brown. Liz says managing a cat rescue shelter is a big effort, beginning with trapping, managing disease and finding families for adoption. “There’s a whole MIQ process – you can’t just bring them in to mix with other cats. “The Morgan and Madsen families have done the bulk of the adopting work. Then there are a lot of smaller foster homes supporting the operation. “This will be the happy face of the

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hard work the team does trapping,” she says. “A pair of cats, left to their own devices and in ideal conditions, will turn into 2 million in eight years. “The effort going behind the scenes is phenomenal. “When you’re tucked in in bed, Michelle’s out with a trap.” Michelle says seeing the near completion of the project is overwhelming. The group still need a Portacom

or a small building to use as an animal care room and fencing supplies to replace the current fence. They are also searching for a a volunteer coordinator for about 16 hours a week to help manage volunteers, animal health appointments and adoptions. If you can help, email marlboroughfourpaws@gmail.com. To donate, go to the Marlborough Four Paws Facebook page, facebook.com/marlboroughfourpaws

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Science fair project reveals NEWS cost of Renwick recycling

Wine winner: The 2021 Kōparepare Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé has won gold at this year’s Marlborough Wine Show. Produced by Whitehaven Wines, the Pinot Noir Rosé is part of the Kōparepare wine range that supports the marine environment in New Zealand with every bottle sold. To date Whitehaven has donated over $62,000 to LegaSea, a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity, and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.

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Two intrepid Renwick school students are counting the cost of recycling – with some shocking results. Marlborough District Council seized Renwick’s recycling facility at the end of 2019 after complaints of illegal dumping at the site. But year-six students Clara Watt, 10, and Indie Cody, 10, say the heavy-handed approach is costing Renwick, and the region, more in the long run. The pair surveyed 142 Renwick people as part of their science fair investigation and crunched the numbers. They discovered Renwick locals travel more than 340,000 km per year to take their recycling to a facility. “That is nearly equivalent to driving to the moon or eight times around the world,” the girls’ project states. “This is releasing a ridiculous amount of carbon emissions - per year 67269 kg (67 tons) Co2 carbon emissions are being let into the air - so much that it is the equivalent weight of 11 elephants or 2000 kids.” Clara says Renwick people want recycling back. “We had a comments section on our survey and some people, they were really

Clara Watt and Indie Cody with a model of a wheely bin they made for their science fair project. Photo: Matt Brown. fired up about it,” she says. “The results from our survey were truly shocking. We found out that out of the 142 people that we surveyed 84 per cent used the Renwick recycling facility. “When it was removed a whopping 24 per cent stopped recycling - over a quarter of our survey group.” Indie says the people that still recycle are releasing masses of carbon emissions into the air as they are having to drive into town instead of just down the road. “The ideal solution is a wheelie bin,” Indie says. “Some of the ones [crates] in town, the recycling blows away.” They also measure the time wasted driv-

ing to the Blenheim recycling centre. “Altogether the Renwick community spends over 10,000 hours every year just driving to a recycling facility. This is the same as 430 days - more than a year wasted. “The value of this time equates to over $200,000 minimum for Renwick locals each year. Just imagine what you could do with all that time and money.” Clara and Indie took their findings to council, where they were told a kerbside collection system is in the investigation process with results expected in 2022. “We hope that we get any sort of recycling,” Clara says. “It can cost so much environmentally.”

Fatal crash: A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Renwick on Saturday. The crash, on an unnamed road near the intersection of State Highway 6 and State Highway 62, was reported to Police at 10.40am and no other vehicles were involved. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way. Top chef: Blenheim Chef Jamie Jackson, 23, will compete at the grand finals of the 2021 Nestlé Golden Chef ’s Hat Award on 17 November in Queenstown. Jamie, who is a chef at Arbour restaurant near Renwick, won a silver medal in the South Island regional live cook off to secure his spot in the final and a shot at the top title and $10,000 prize. Ferry vaccine mandate: KiwiRail is looking to introduce vaccine mandates to travel between the North and South Islands. A KiwiRail spokesman says there is no firm timeline for the decision, and in the meantime is enforcing the government requirement to wear masks while travelling. Various options are being considered senior KiwiRail staff say.

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Q&A: Assisted dying

The End of Life Choice Act 2019 which allows some terminally ill people to ask for medical help to end their lives has come into force. Dr Elizabeth Woods is overseeing the implementation of the act across Nelson Marlborough. In simple terms, what does Assisted Dying actually mean? Assisted dying means a person who meets the eligibility criteria can legally receive assistance to end their life. This is a very considered process that occurs over a number of weeks involving at least two medical practitioners. It is important to ensure the person is competent to make an informed decision and that the person is making the decision free from the coercion of others. If the person meets all the legal criteria for an assisted death and still wants to go through with it on the planned day, they have an option of taking a medication orally or receiving an intravenous injection that will gently and comfortably end their life. Assisted dying will be an entirely new service within the health and disability system, providing another option for people with a terminal illness in specific circumstances. How will people

in Nelson and Marlborough be able to access the service in the first instance? Assisted dying is a national service managed by the Ministry of Health (MOH). People can find information about the service on the MOH website including details of the SCENZ Group. The SCENZ Group can connect people with an Attending Medical Practitioner who can support them through the process. Unlike other treatment options, your doctor is not able to raise assisted dying with you. Asking your doctor about assisted dying will enable you to talk through your concerns, create a shared understanding of your situation and whether you meet the criteria for assisted dying. If your doctor has a conscientious objection to assisted dying, or they do not provide assisted dying, they will direct you to the SCENZ Group who will connect you with an Attending Medical Practitioner to begin the process.

Even if you are on the assisted dying pathway, your care will continue to be provided as normal. This allows for you to easily step out of the assisted dying pathway at any point if you change your mind. Will Assisted Dying services be offered in an individual’s home rather than a clinical setting? International evidence demonstrates that most assisted deaths will occur in a person’s home or in the community rather than a clinical setting. What, if any, obligations does a person’s GP or care provider have to a patient who is interested in Assisted Dying? If you doctor does not provide the service because of a conscientious objection they need to tell you this when you raise assisted dying. They need to advise you of your right to contact the SCENZ Group. Similarly, if your doctor does not provide the service for other reasons, such as a lack of experience or skills, they need to advise you of this and connect you with the SCENZ Group. When would you envisage the service getting underway in Nelson and Marlborough? This is a national service that will be available to

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Dr Elizabeth Woods. people in Nelson Marlborough from the 7 November. That means people can reach out to the SCENZ Group to be put in contact with an Attending Medical Practitioner. Do you anticipate many enquiries once the service becomes legal? As with the introduction of any new service, there may be a number of enquiries as people develop an understanding of the parameters of the service, in this case the eligibility criteria. The number of people who fall within the eligibility criteria in Nelson Marlborough is low. For example a person needs to have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than 6 months and they need

to be competent to make an informed decision on the day. SCENZ will maintain a list of medical practitioners, psychiatrists and pharmacists who are willing to be involved in the assisted dying process, has there been much interest across Nelson and Marlborough Nelson Marlborough health professionals have been using this time to learn about the new service and what this may mean for them. I understand a number of registrations from practitioners in Nelson Marlborough has occurred to support this National service. Is there one thing in particular about this Act that you’d want the wider public to know and take on board? Find out more about what this may mean for you on the Ministry of Health website, in particular whether you would meet the eligibility criteria for the service. This is only one option for influencing what happens as your life ends and will realistically only be available for a very small proportion of people who die. For everyone else it is really important to have conversations about this with our loved ones and to complete an Advanced Care Plan so that our preferences are recorded in our medical record and available to be used by future treating clinicians if we can’t speak for ourselves

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Future proof Marlborough Dear Ed, I am sorry to read in the Rural News that Marlborough Nelson fish and game are patting themselves on the back for stopping the Trustpower scheme to generate power from the Wairau River. Where do they think they can generate power in the future when this Government is hell bent on stopping the use of fossil fuels like coal and gas, when we have all this water running past us? It will still get to the sea.

The fish can still swim up it, and we would be able to use it too. I wonder if they (the fisherman) think about this when they are fishing for the big fat trout and salmon that have been released in Lake Argyle for their enjoyment? I bet they will up their protesting when there is a shortage of power in the winter months. Shame on the Council for not supporting Trustpower we should be future proofing Marlborough. Dave Dyer

Dog fosters community spirit Dear Ed, I have just returned home from town. I travel this road countless times. It’s one of the busy thoroughfares into and out of Blenheim. Speed limit: 80 km per hour. I observe that the car in front has started to slow and automatically I try and scan my gaze forward, hoping there has not been a car accident. As traffic slows and begins to bank up behind me, I look to the opposite side of the road - and I see the same thing happening there. There is a feeling of something happening and there are people out of their cars. No one is tooting or rushing or appearing agitated. And then I see! A dog is running very near to the road. Three or four people have got out of their cars to try to gently coax the dog to safety and while this is going on there is a sense of shared purpose and understanding. A bunch of random people slowed right down in their cars or hopped out to try and get the dog to safety they seemed to have “got it”. Everyone is trying really hard to encourage the dog to them, he or she is not making it easy, perhaps the dog is scared, or playing a game. Whatever it is, I am watching many

people quickly organise them selves in slow, careful and respectful driving, or assisting each other to try to shepherd the dog into someone’s protection. I ended up parking my car to help and working with others down the road and round the corner…until a very clever man came bounding along the side of the road with another dog. Immediately this dog, oblivious to the now kilometere plus lines of traffic, raced to greet the fellow dog and was caringly restrained with a lead. I could feel the relief in myself and of the dozens of others too. So I share this because, possibly like you, I am feeling the fatigue of circling information, despondency and fear from our current environment. This is a difficult time which is having huge repercussions for many but at our basic core we care. We can so quickly lose touch with each other’s humanity and yet here I witnessed and was part of something bigger than myself, a shared purpose of kindness and willingness and respect. I hope this brings you some light and hope as it did for me. Rebecca Foster

Cannabis company recognised across the ditch It's a bloody shame that the medical profession in New Zealand is still pushing the big pharma barrow. My Doctor will prescribe opioids but not medical cannabis. Says there is no proof it works. Murray Charlton Bid to legalise freedom camping sites in Marlborough How many reviews in how many years and still they got it wrong. The toilets at Koromiko now undergoing a rebuild after the Government gave MDC over $150k a couple of years ago to refurbish them. The same staff being well paid to muck it up and we get to pay the bills!!! Peter Chapman

Waihopai Valley spy domes ‘iconic’ yet ‘obsolete’ Can’t they keep “empty” domes in place for sightseers? Lyn McKay

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Tom tops in Marlborough sport PETER JONES

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An Olympic gold medal is always going to be tough to beat, and so it proved when the 2021 Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year was decided. This year’s recipient of the prestigious trophy, a feature of the Marlborough sporting scene since 1967, is rower Tom Murray. The 27-year-old, who began his glittering career as a schoolboy novice at Marlborough Boys’ College 12 years ago, was the three seat in the New Zealand men’s eight who took out the sport’s blue riband event at the Tokyo Olympic Games. After picking up some top results over recent seasons as a member of the NZ men’s pair, Tom opted to return to the eight, in which he was sixth at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The rest is history. After being forced to travel to Europe for the ‘last chance regatta’ in early 2021, racing through a Covid-ravaged landscape, the eight qualified their boat for the deferred Tokyo showpiece and, between stays in MIQ, set about perfecting the technique that would pay such lofty dividends. Beaten in their heat at the Olympic course, the Kiwis had to row a repechage, using the opportunity to perfect a game plan that would ultimately propel them past traditional front-runners Germany, Great Britain, USA and the Netherlands. Their success elevated the 2021 big boat alongside the much-feted 1972 eight who won in Munich, this country’s only

previous eights gold. While Tom’s effort was a standout, he had some stiff competition when the other four category winners at this year’s Marlborough Sports Awards were chosen. The Sportswoman of the year is Olympic silver medal-winning rower Ella Greenslade, a member of the Wairau Rowing Club for the past four seasons. Ella was part of the NZ women’s eight at the Games, who finished second in a thrilling final. She also bagged a silver medal in the women’s pair at the national championships. The Junior Sportsman of the Year is karter William Exton. During his first year in senior ranks William won all three of the Kartsport NZ titles available to him, taking out South Island, National Sprint and NZ Schools crowns, in varying track conditions and against top-level opposition, underlining his status as one of the nation’s leading drivers. Jade Otway has dominated the Junior Sportswoman of the Year category in recent times and this year is no exception. The 18-yearold took out the New Zealand under-18 singles title, among many others during another superb season. Jade was named New Zealand Tennis’s female Junior Player of the Year and is currently ranked New Zealand’s top junior player and sixth overall. Team of the Year are local lawn bowlers Maurice Symes and Craig McDonnell, the 2021 national fours champions. The seasoned performers represented Marlborough with distinction at the 2020-21 national championships. Maurice, from the

Olympic gold medalist Tom Murray with the prized Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year trophy at Lake Karāpiro. Photo: Supplied. Blenheim club, and Craig, from Riverside, joined forces with Te Puke’s John Gray and Steve Beel of Mount Maunganui to form an unstoppable composite four. They prevailed 20-19 in a nailbiting decider, getting the better of a four stacked with national representatives. Due to Covid restraints, the 2021 Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year dinner, organised by The Marlborough Weekly, Sport Tasman and Blenheim Round Table, was unable to be held on Monday as planned. All category winners will receive trophies and all nominees will be given certificates. The certificates may be picked up from the Marlborough Media office at 52 Scott St. A visual link to the awards is available on the Marlborough Media Facebook page, with footage of Tom receiving the trophy from last year’s winner Callum Saunders, and a recap of the eights final.

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When Tasman met Waikato in Nelson earlier this year, the home side were beaten 39-22. The Mako will be primed for payback when they line up in the NPC premiership final at the weekend. Photo: Shuttersport.

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They say that “if you want to be the best, you need to beat the best”, and that is exactly what Tasman did on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Napier. The Hawke’s Bay Magpies have swept all before them this season, qualifying top for the NPC premiership play-offs and retaining the Ranfurly Shield with skill and style. The last time the sides met, Hawke’s Bay won 34-22, handing Tasman a lesson which head coach Andrew Goodman said they had taken special notice of. And what quick learners the Mako are. They tweaked their game plan, rattled the home side at breakdown and lineout time, while flying up on defence to frustrate and stunt the Bay’s normally-potent attack. The result was a 33-27 victory. “We had a really deep look at that [previous] game … where we could grow and get better,” said Andrew. “So, to see some growth in those areas today was very pleasing. The learnings we took out of that game we have used as motivation through the last few weeks … particularly around edge

defence and taking their time away from them … I think we did particularly well in those areas.” Tasman’s effort was by no means perfect, mistakes coupled with poor discipline frequently letting their opponent back into the match. But, as they showed against Wellington the previous week, the southern side seemed to bring a slight edge in desperation to the contest. And it doesn’t seem to matter who pulls on the red jersey. The loss of hugely-influential lock Pari Pari Parkinson last weekend should have cast a shadow over team selection. Instead, it opened the door for club players Antonio Shalfoon and Max Hicks to showcase their skills at a higher level. Young halfback Louie Chapman is becoming more assured as the season goes on, flanker Anton Segner has been a revelation when given regular game time, winger Timoci Tavatavanawai is a ball of energy both with and without the ball. Other relatively-unheralded performers such as Sam Matenga, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Luca Inch, Jacob Norris, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta and Macca Springer stood up when required, underlining the fact that Tasman is not

all about recruiting star players, but more about building depth from the base. The newbies’ enthusiasm and desire to do justice to the jersey, coupled with a rich seam of Super Rugby experience running through the squad, make for a formidable mix. Andrew said the new players had thrived in the Mako environment. “They are getting more opportunities … that’s all it takes, they are just getting better and better each week. Guys like Sam Matenga who has been a mainstay at tighthead, Louie Chapman, who over the last few weeks has grown massively for us, plus Antonio Shalfoon and Te Ahiwaru [Cirikidaveta].” Despite what appeared a serious injury late in the game to Segner threatening to further deplete Tasman’s stocks, Andrew remains philosophical. “It’s been one of those seasons, but there are always guys stepping in … they are getting opportunities and taking them. “That’s what I love about this squad. We probably haven’t got the names that we have had over the last couple of years but we have belief and this team will never die wondering, they’ll leave it all out there, which is all you can

ask.” When it comes to play-off time, Tasman’s record is second to none. A few of this squad have featured in the past two successful finals, but this side is vastly different to that which went unbeaten through the 2019 season. It will also be considerably revamped from the 2020 champion side. That is where the coaches deserve a pat on the back. Unlike most repeat champion provincial sides of days gone by, the modern turnover rate is immense. All Black commitments, injuries, defections and shifting allegiances mean NPC sides lack the continuity of old, putting pressure on coaching teams to not only bring new players up to speed, but also to build from within. And it pays big dividends, as so vividly displayed at McLean Park. Next weekend, Tasman’s final opponents will be Waikato, who beat Canterbury 17-14 in the other semi-final. The NPC decider starts at 7.05pm with the venue to be confirmed. Scorers: Tasman 33 (Makalio, Knewstubb, Tavatavanawai, Fainga’anuku tries, Hunt 2 cons, 3 pens) Hawke’s Bay 27 (Lowe, Parsons, Makele-Tu’u, Cridge tries. McClutchie 2 cons, 1 pen).

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Celtic retained their Marlborough Cricket Association oneday title in style at Horton Park on Sunday afternoon. Although the now-traditional season-opening competition was changed from a 50-over to a 40over format this season it made little difference to top qualifiers Celtic, who were much too strong for final rivals Wairau. They restricted Wairau to 1308 from their allocation, then knocked off the runs in the 18th over, for the loss of just one wicket. Celtic, who won the toss and elected to bowl, soon had their rivals in trouble, Greg Knowles picking up the wicket of Joel Lavender, fresh off a half century the previous day, then Matt McCormick bowling fellow opener Hunter Ruffell. Fraser McIntosh, who top scored

with 29 from 58 balls, steadied the ship but received minimal support. Cooper Roberts stuck around for 17, Tarin Mason for 11 and Tim Petrie 16, but partnerships were hard to find, with spinners Tom Sutherland, 4-26 from eight, and Josh Poole, 1-22 from eight, controlling the middle overs. Knowles, who took 2-14 from eight, epitomised the economy and persistence of the Celtic attack. Wairau’s only chance of getting back into the match lay with the capture of early wickets and, when Nick Weaver bowled opener Lyndon Robinson in the third over, their hopes rose. However, Robinson’s fellow opener Knowles had other ideas. The left-hander blasted 90 runs from 62 balls, a belligerent innings that included 18 fours and one six, to ensure his side cruised to victory. Poole, with 27 from 39, proved a reliable ally as Wairau’s attack was put under severe examination

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Celtic bowler Matt McCormick sends down another delivery during Sunday’s final. Photo: Peter Jones. from the other end. TPL games On Saturday, the second round of the Tasman Premier League was played. Marlborough-based teams the Falcons and Dolphins were in action, picking up a win and a loss. This time around the Falcons were victorious and the Dolphins went down,

after the sides experienced contrasting fortunes the previous weekend. The Falcons were on the road, playing Wanderers-Motueka at Memorial Park. In a fixture reduced to 40 overs due to a rain stoppage, they restricted the home side to 164-8, before reaching their target in the 37th over, just three wickets down. Star of the show with the bat for

Falcons was opener Joel Lavender, who carried his bat for an unbeaten 86 from 123 balls. Fraser McIntosh, 29 from 43, and Tim Petrie, 22 not out from 23 balls, were the other main contributors. Greg Stretch, 2-11 from four overs, and Sam Boyce, 2-38 from eight, headlined the Falcons’ attack, with all six bowlers used picking up wickets. The Dolphins hosted Stoke Nayland at Horton Park and were comprehensively outplayed. Batting first Dolphins could only muster 76 runs, from 20.5 overs. Although there were several interruptions for passing showers and the visiting bowlers got some pitch assistance and swing, the demise of the home side’s batting was mainly self-inflicted. Josh Poole’s 19 was top score, only one of his fellow batsmen reaching double figures. Jared Silvester, 4-21, and Tim O’Connor, 3-12, did most of the damage. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Stoke Nayland batted positively and reached their target in the 14th over, three down. All three wickets were taken by medium pacer Jaden Adams, the pick of the Dolphins attack.

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Numbers were high at the Marlborough Children’s Athletic Club night at Athletic Park on Wednesday. The Hester Shield is proudly displayed at front. Photo: Peter Jones.

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The Marlborough Children’s Athletics Club’s new season is off to a flying start. At the first Tasman interclub event staged at Saxton Park, Nelson on Sunday, November 7, Marlborough sent a strong team of 50 athletes to compete against Richmond’s 78 athletes and Nelson’s 48 participants. What was also pleasing was the re-emergence of the Takaka club who have not been involved in Tasman events for a number of years. Motueka was also well represented. Overall results underlined the

strength of children’s athletics in Marlborough, with this province taking first place and claiming the prized Hester Shield, through a consistent team effort across the board. Some individual performances of note came from Isla Tilbury and Neve Mackenzie who both broke a 32-year-old 13 girls 800m record, Isla setting a new record of 2.21.99, taking six seconds of the old record. Brooke Harper was also outstanding and showed fine early season form, coming within 0.4 seconds of the 14 girls 100m Marlborough record, currently held by Lucy Sheat.

In the six year boys long jump, Oliver Gaudin broke the Marlborough record with a jump of 3.33m, another fine effort from such a young competitor. Despite Covid level two restrictions, registrations for the local club are again up around the 200 mark, which has caused the club to run two sessions to ensure they are staying within the 100 person Covid rules. The club is now looking forward to the next Tasman event in Nelson on November 21 and have their fingers crossed that the scheduled Colgate Games goes ahead.

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Opportunity has knocked for Marlborough dressage ace Melissa Galloway - and she has grasped it with both hands. Last week she began a new chapter in her burgeoning equestrian career, flying out to the Netherlands where she will work as a rider at the worldclass Van Olst Horses (NED) set-up. Along with her two horses, Windermere J’Obei W and Windermere Integro, the 28-year-old will train with and be mentored by Anne Van Olst and Charlotte Fry as she sets her sights on a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Currently New Zealand’s highest-scoring Grand Prix rider, Melissa was in line to attend the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as part of the Kiwi equestrian team, but Covid derailed her plans, which had included a trip to the UK in February to prepare and achieve final qualifying.

Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obei W. Photo: Mark Watson Equine Photography. This will not be Melissa’s first European trip. Aged 17, she travelled to Germany to work and learn for year under the tuition of Hubertus Hufendiek. Since returning, her stocks have risen through a succession of improving scores and results. On Windermere J’Obei she surged to the top in 2020, clinching the national Grand Prix champion’s title and the Horse of the Year crown. Melissa, who was named Marlborough Sportswoman of the

Year in 2020, described her opportunity to work at the Van Olst stables as “an opportunity of a lifetime”. “I’m very excited to be heading off to start the next chapter in my equestrian career,” she said. “I feel incredibly blessed to be moving over to start a new job as a rider at the incredible Van Olst stables … even more exciting is that my two best boys ‘Joey’ and ‘Elmo’ will be joining me over there in one weeks’ time. “I am so grateful to [her coach] Vanessa Way for helping create this opportunity of a lifetime for me, and to my very very special husband and family who support me 110% of the time to chase my dreams. “I can’t wait to see what the future holds and I am so excited to take everyone on this journey with me.” Melissa is committed to stay in the Netherland at least until 2024 and has her eye firmly fixed on the 2022 World Equestrian Games in Herning.

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