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Here comes Santa Claus Keep your ear to the ground for fire sirens tonight as Santa has traded in the sleigh for a special visit to Blenheim. Marlborough 4 Fun, the Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Renwick Volunteer Fire Brigade have joined forces to bring the jolly man in red to the children of Marlborough. Christmas carols and sirens will precede Santa’s arrival, so listen carefully. Tonight he will visit Springlands, Mayfield and Riversdale. On Wednesday, Blenheim Central. Thursday it’s Omaka, Redwoodtown and Witherlea’s turn. On Friday Santa will visit Renwick. Marlborough 4 Fun general manager Taylor Keen has brought Santa Claus to town for a special visit. Photo: Matt Brown.

Covid close to home MATT BROWN

Four new Covid-19 cases were announced in the Nelson Marlborough region yesterday, bringing the total case numbers to 19. Of these new cases, three are linked to existing cases while in-

vestigations into possible connections for the fourth new case are continuing. And Ministry of Health staff revealed one person has been admitted to hospital. Yesterday marked one week since the virus was found in the Nelson

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of testing as locations of interest revealed many popular locations, including the Richmond Mall, had been exposed to the virus. Two days later, on 1 December, a further two cases were added to the total as strip club and brothel Secrets Gentlemen’s Club was

found to be a location of interest and staff from two Nelson schools were revealed to have Covid. Of the two schools, Enner Glynn School reopened yesterday, while Broadgreen Intermediate will re

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main closed until Thursday 9 December. No further cases have been identified from the school exposures to date. The largest day of cases followed, on 2 December, when Ministry of Health officials announced 9 new cases – although one more was found that day after the cut off for daily cases – taking the total active cases in Nelson to 14. One more case was announced on 4 December. The locations of interest stretch across a nine-day-period from Friday 19 November to Saturday 27 November and include petrol stations, takeaway outlets and the Richmond Mall. Anyone with any symptoms that could be Covid-19, even if they are mild and you are vaccinated,

One of Marlborough’s mobile vaccination clinics. File photo. are asked to get a test. Marlborough residents are being asked to monitor the locations of interest if they had travelled to Nelson in the 14 days prior to the case being detected. Blenheim’s last case, from October, was a person who flew from Rotorua to Blenheim. Devel-

oping a sore throat, the person sought a test upon arrival. The initial test, including a follow-up swab, returned a weak positive result. Last week, the Covid-19 Protection Framework, also know as the traffic light system, was rolled out across the country.

The entire South Island is in ‘orange’, which means most events, restaurants and gyms are unable to operate without the vaccine pass. As at 5 December, 90 per cent of people in Marlborough are fully vaccinated. Another 6.5 per cent have had one dose of the vaccine and 3.5 per cent remain unvaccinated. For more information on the Covid Protection Framework, go to https://covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/covid-19-protectionframework/. Covid-19 testing services will be available throughout the Christmas, New Year and holiday period. If you need to get a test, call Healthline or check Healthpoint for details of the nearest testing service and to find out when they are open.

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Golfers go a few rounds for cancer charity PETER JONES

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They called themselves Hole Lotta Golf! - and that’s exactly what four Marlborough golfers got over the weekend. Jamie Norton, Matt Croad, Bob Tate and Jason Giblin completed the equivalent of a golfing marathon, playing non-stop from 7pm Saturday until 7pm Sunday in a bid to raise funds for the Cancer Society Marlborough. The quartet, who kept up a steady stream of banter as they trudged around the Marlborough Golf Club course at Fairhall, played 100 holes [five rounds and 10 holes] during the 24-hour span. During the hours of darkness they used impact-activated LED golf balls which glowed for five minutes after being struck. The specially-designed balls, which are harder than normal, brought about the event’s major casualty, the head of Jason’s hybrid club shattering on impact. However, this was a minor setback for the foursome, who finished in fine fettle, if a little

The Hole Lotta Golf team pause on the first green at the beginning of their fifth round. From left: Bob Tate, Jamie Norton, Matt Croad and Jason Giblin. Photo: Peter Jones. emotional. There were reports of chaffing in areas of concern and sore feet, resulting in some finishing the marathon in their socks. They covered approximately 79km non-stop - fuelled by seven coffee rounds, five powerades, bacon butties, venison,

toasties, sausage rolls, pies, plus protein shakes and energy bars. And the scoring was not bad either, Matt’s scorecards for the completed rounds reading 79, 80, 80, 84 and 88. The Blenheim friends set out to raise around $20,000 for the cancer charity who missed out

on Daffodil Day Street collections this year. At last count the marathon effort, plus Friday’s dinner and auction at the Marlborough Golf Club, had raised $32,000. The team are still accepting donations at www.longestday.org. nz/t/holelottagolf.

Sounds access partially restored Road access in the Marlborough Sounds has been restored for residents four months after July floods wrecked roads across the region. Controlled access along the full length of the Kenepuru Road was ushered in for residents last Tuesday, but vacationers and sightseers remain prohibited from accessing the Sounds via road. A repair timetable through to 2023, with repairs to Kenepuru Road expected to continue until the end of 2022, has been released by Marlborough Roads and Waka Kotahi. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has welcomed the announcement saying the enabling of “controlled access” via a pass system to the full length of Kenepuru Road and side roads was a major milestone in the Marlborough roads recovery. “Public access to this road will be looked at again next year and will depend on construction progress and safety. We understand the restrictions will be frustrating for visitors to the area and holiday home rental owners however controlling access via the pass system will reduce the amount of traffic and reduce the risk of further damage,” he says. Marlborough recovery manager Marianne Aitken says holiday makers are not regarded as residents. “People hiring a holiday home or renting a bach where rental arrangements have been made through a property letting agency or directly with the owner are not regarded as a resident,” she says.

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Please, don’t shoot the messengers MATT BROWN

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Ulysses Marlborough members Kelvin Watson, Andy Noble, Neil Dixon and John Sinclair. Photo: Matt Brown.

Riding for Christmas A motorcycle club have organised a special Christmas ride to fundraise for needy children. Ulysses Marlborough branch members are putting out a call to join their motorcade through Marlborough for their twelfth annual toy run. Ulysses member Andrew Noble says the pressie run is to help out families that are struggling. “For some of these kids, it’s the only presents they’ll get,” he says. Andrew says the ride is open to anyone with a motorcycle, scooter, trike – and a license.

The organised ride will take a route through Blenheim and then gather at the Seymour Street carpark, where toys will be collected by the Salvation Army. “Come and have a look and bring a pressie,” he says. Ulysses Marlborough branch was started more than 30 years ago and has about 120 members. Andrew says there will be a coffee cart and a prize for best dressed motorcycle on the day. The ride will leave from the Woodbourne Tavern at 11am on Saturday 11 December.

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A delivery boss is asking the public not to vent their frustration on contractors. Ovato supervisor Jade Davies says delivering newspapers is more difficult than many think and asks people to show some empathy and think of the person behind the job. Newspapers don’t magically appear in letterboxes, she says, and it’s a real job that requires hard work and motivation. “Unless you’ve done it, you don’t know what’s involved,” Jade says. She has been delivering pamphlets, mailers and newspapers in Marlborough since 2014. Some days, she does up to seven of the runs herself. “It’s full on and physically and mentally hard,” Jade says. “The general public consider it a kids job – but it’s a job for anybody.” She says she has a broad range of deliverers including children, disabled and elderly; with the oldest over 80 years old. “It’s an opportunity to be part of the community – you become known,” she says. “Some deliverers go out with

Ovato supervisor Jade Davies. their carers. And it’s not easy work.” Jade says it takes motivation and a strategy to be a successful deliverer – and for young people it’s a leg up in the job market. “You’ll get a work reference out of it, and it will put you a step ahead of other 15-year-olds looking for jobs,” she says. “It takes motivation; to get out and do something.” Jade says the successful deliverers have a goal. “Kids will often be saving for a phone or a tablet,” Jade says. “It’s good for people on the benefit or the pension. It’s a

nice top up.” And it gets you out and about in the fresh air. “It’s extremely good for you,” Jade says. “I have one deliverer that does it on a mobility scooter.” She says there is a strategy to being a successful deliver, and she works with each one to make sure they’re doing the job in the easiest and fastest way possible. Jade trains each deliverer in folding pamphlets, the best way to carry and transport heavy bundles and the best way to deliver the material into letter boxes. “I’m not just a supervisor, I’m a deliverer too,” Jade says. “It gives me the insight to give these strategies. “It’s not a case of do as I say, it’s do as I do because it’s the easiest way to do it.” Jade says her deliverers have faced some instances of abuse and says it’s not on. “They’re kids. They will make mistakes but they’re doing their best. “I appreciate all my deliverers; the work they do and the effort they put in. “It wouldn’t be possible without them.”

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Student’s ‘disaster’ wine takes accolade at Marlborough Wine Show MATT BROWN

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A first-year wine student has taken a top accolade at the Marlborough Wine Show against all odds. NMIT wine science student Johnny Valencia entered the prestigious competition with a chardonnay that went wrong in every way possible, except for the result. Johnny was awarded the NMIT Gingko Trophy for the best student wine by Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens at a ceremony at NMIT on Thursday. He says the trouble began in the vineyard, when birds ate half the grapes reserved for his wine. “Everything that could go wrong, went wrong,” he says. “The other grapes were underripe, which brought the acidity up.” With the guidance of NMIT wine science tutor Ngarita Warden, he made up for the lack of chardonnay grapes with “a bit of chenin blanc and albarino”. Then, during fermentation, a fridge malfunction saw the tem-

perature of his wine skyrocket to more than 50 degrees Celsius – killing the good bugs that bring down the acidity of the wine. “The fridge malfunctioned and killed the bugs that were doing the work,” Johnny says. “It left the wine in a bit of a poor state, so I had to change the plan a bit.” Johnny managed to complete his wine and enter it in the competition – but he says he isn’t confident he could reproduce the unique wine. “I don’t know whether the things that went wrong made it good,” he says. He says the science-heavy course has been great, and he’s happy with the win. “I really like wine and there’s a lot of opportunity here in the industry. “I thought the competition was between students, and when I was told I got bronze I thought I had come third out of the students.” Ngarita says she’s proud of the students and the wines they made. “Students start the first year not

NMIT student Ruth Wales, prize winner Johnny Valencia and NMIT wine science tutor Ngarita Warden celebrate Johnny’s success with a glass of his award-winning Chardonnay. Photo: Matt Brown. knowing much,” she says. “The intro gives them solid knowledge and confidence. She says the course gives students the chance to experiment with yeast and temperatures. “They [students] feel a lot more confident going out into a commercial winery.”

NMIT has been entering wines in the local wines show since 2019. The wines are entered alongside professional wines and judges are not aware which wines are made by students. The former boat skipper thought he had only beaten other students for the award.

Ngarita says each wine is judged on its merits. Marcus says Johnny’s win demonstrates the quality of students at NMIT. “It’s an important aspect of the show, looking at the future and upcoming talent in the region,” he adds.

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Stadium shifts gear after NEWS traffic lights go orange MATT BROWN

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Stadium 2000’s facilities are back to business as usual as the Covid-19 Protection Framework (CPF) came into effect on Friday. The popular complex was unable to offer their steam, sauna or toddler pool under previous government restrictions – and social distancing rules mean their gym had to cut back on their group fitness activities. But now it is back to normal freedoms – as long as you’re vaccinated. Stadium 2000 general manager Bridget Taylor says staff at the popular facility were thrilled to be able to open without the alert level restrictions. “I know all are looking forward to getting back into their workouts, sauna, steam, playing sports and socialising,” she says. “We’re one of the most wellused facilities in the region and we’re doing our best to navigate the way through.” New Zealand moved into a new phase of Covid-19 protection

You must have a vaccine passport to take advantage of Stadium 2000’s many facilities. File photo. on Friday 3 December, ditching the previous alert level system in favour of a three-stage traffic light system. The entire South Island will start in orange, which has few restrictions if businesses take advantage of the vaccine passport. Under the orange level, facilities such as gyms, group fitness, cafés, educational programmes and events cannot open without the mandatory use of vaccine passes for all customers and staff. Bridget says they will have a staff member at the main en-

trance of the facility to educate, assist and scan visitors’ vaccination passports. She says without the vaccination passport, they would be unable to offer most of their services. “Our decision is to stay open,” Bridget says. “That’s what we are here for – to serve community. “In order to stay open, we must be safe and follow the government protection guidelines. This means we will require proof of vaccine at entry at the orange framework setting.”

Bridget says they are investigating options they can legally provide for those that have chosen to remain unvaccinated. Before pandemic restrictions, Stadium 2000 had, on average, about 10,000-12,000 visitors each week. “We’re so well used by so many demographics we’re always going to have a safety-first approach,” Bridget says. She says under-12s being considered vulnerable by the new framework has also contributed to their decision. Bridget feels the vaccine passport is a ticket to freedom. But like any new system, there will always be challenges. “We’re not going to get it perfect the first time,” she says. “We ask everyone to think of each other. We are working together as a whole with a new system. Please show kindness, understanding and respect. “We are all living, working and operating under a new system doing our very best to navigate our way through. It’s not always going to be easy but together we will get there.”

All aboard for treats: A new chocolatery has opened in Blenheim. The Chocolate Station has opened next The Wine Station within the Blenheim Railway Station. The Chocolate Station boasts a selection of more than 100 craft chocolate product lines produced by acclaimed chocolatiers and “bean-to-bar” chocolate makers from all over New Zealand and the Pacific. The Chocolate Station director Kirsty Parry says Marlborough is a fitting location for the new business. “A quality artisan chocolate, like a good wine, comes with a range of flavour profiles to suit every palate,” she says. “In fact, quality chocolate is one of the few products with a broader and more complex flavour profile than wine.” Bus boon: Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) has repurposed a mobile road safety base into a mobile Covid-19 vaccination clinic. NMH emergency manager Pete Kara says plans for the vehicle go well beyond that. NMH has plans to eventually convert the base into a mobile treatment facility, with a refit that will include an examination bed to be used for minor procedures ensuring those in the region’s remote areas can still receive the care they need. “We’re excited about the enhanced health services we can provide with this mobile hub. To get something similar off the ground on our own would have been months in the making,” Pete says.

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Dolphin deaths are under investigation MATT BROWN

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A baby morepork, named Omelette, is being rehabilitated by Vet Marlborough staff. Photo: Supplied.

Baby morepork rescued A morepork in distress was rescued by a member of the public at the weekend. Omelette, named by nurses at Vet Marlborough was found with string wrapped around its leg. But the vet nurses leapt into action,

with staff saying on Facebook it was a quick and easy process to remove the string. “This owl is now being rehabilitated, and will hopefully be let back into the wild soon,” the Facebook post says.

A spate of dolphin deaths are being investigated by a university team in the North Island. They include one Hector’s dolphin calf, found by a member of public on a Marfell’s Beach, in South Marlborough. It is one of four Hector’s dolphins found dead on South Island beaches in the last two weeks of November. Department of Conservation Aquatic Director Elizabeth Heeg says it is too early to say what caused the deaths of the four dolphins, but DOC is grateful for the actions of the public in reporting them. She says three of the bodies of the dead dolphins are being sent to Massey University, Palmerston North, for necropsy in an effort find out how they died. “From the necropsies done by the Massey team, we can glean really valuable information about these species and the threats they face. “When people are quick to alert us to discoveries of dead dolphins, however sad, it increases the volume and value of the information we can obtain.” The four dead beachcast Hector’s dolphins were found in the second half of November,

The carcass of a Hector’s dolphin found at Marfell’s Beach. Photo: Supplied. with three of them found over the past week. “The people who let us know about these dolphins did exactly the right thing and we’re very grateful for that,” Elizabeth says. “Along with reporting live strandings, the prompt reporting of a dead Hector’s dolphin is what we’re after from our coastal communities.” Identifiable through their distinctive round dorsal fins, Hector’s dolphins’ bodies are grey with black and white markings. Due to the level of decomposition on two of the bodies, they have been frozen and will be examined later in the month. The third was fresh enough to send chilled and is likely to be examined sooner. Hector’s and Māui dolphin bodies are routinely sent to Massey University for necropsy to obtain information such

as cause of death (when this can be determined), including examination for disease. Information on the sex, body condition and other biological information is also recorded. The level of decomposition of a dolphin carcass, and whether it has been frozen, are key factors in how much information can be determined. On Sunday 28 November, an adult Hector’s was found decomposing on a beach just north of Hokitika. The third Hector’s dolphin discovery was made on 30 November at Ōkārito on the West Coast. This dolphin, also a calf, was quite fresh, indicating it had likely been found and reported not too long after it died. Earlier in the month, on 16 November, a calf was discovered dead near the town of Hector, on the West Coast.

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Marlborough dogs being loaded onto planes to be flown Early club members show their dogs in Marlborough. to shows, thought to be a world first. Photos: Supplied.

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Kennel club celebrate milestone MATT BROWN

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A trail-blazing kennel club is celebrating a milestone birthday this weekend. The Marlborough Kennel Association (MKA) was established in 1931 immediately showing creativity and ambition by chartering planes to travel to shows around New Zealand in what is thought to be a world first - and inspiring their winged dog emblem. And the storied club is inviting the public, and their furry companions, to help celebrate their 90th with a family fun day at their club grounds in Omaka. President Trina Nichols says the milestone is quite an achievement. “We’re a very strong club. We have a lot of support from our life members,” she says. MKA was the first regional club to host a national dog show outside the main cities, with the 2019 Black Hawk National Dog Show having one of the best attendances in recent years. They were also instrumental in the bid to bring dogs back into

Blenheim’s town centre. Trina says council deserve recognition and thanks for the help they provided to bring the show to Marlborough. “The national show was a big thing for us to get to Marlborough.” “It was the biggest show we’ve had in years. The community really got on board. “Our location here saw people enter from all over the country,” she says. Trina credits their longevity to the incredibly-supportive life members that enabled them to purchase their Omaka club grounds. “Without the Rennie and Ford families, I don’t think the club would have lasted,” Trina says. “They’re the stalwarts of the club.” Third generation club member Larissa Rennie says she’s been part of the group since she could walk. “It’s my first year on the committee, but I’ve been in the club all my life,” Larissa recalls. She says whippets have been their primary breed, but they also have border collies and rough coat col-

Current members at their Omaka club grounds. Photo: Matt Brown. lies. Unfortunately, dog showing has been cancelled due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, which has made it hard for the club, Larissa says. “Our championship shows would usually have 400 or 500 dogs,” she says. Trina says the club has pivoted to running puppy and dog socialising classes on Sundays while showing has been paused. “It’s been really popular,” she says. “It’s something we’ve been able to do during Covid.” “We’ve had a lot of new members – people want to get out and so-

cialise, learn about grooming and caring for their animals with likeminded people. “We do constantly change. As society dynamics change, we change and grow,” Trina says. “There are a lot of clubs that have folded - we keep going.” She says an important part of the community-oriented club is inclusivity. In another New Zealand first, MKA were the first club in the country to have a physically disabled person show their dog in a championship show. Trina says they’re especially keen to get young children involved.

“It’s such a good thing for kids, and we really foster that. “Kids from the age of four come along and show dogs.” Fundraising and purchasing the land at Omaka and owning their own club room is one of the secrets to their success, Trina says. “We’re proud and lucky we own our own grounds.” Formerly an old, burnt-out Picton railhouse, the association’s clubhouse was moved to the current site from Koromiko in the 70’s. Trina says, unfortunately, it reflects in their subs which are also some of the highest in the country – at $35 per year. “Normally, clubs pay a hiring fee to a local council. “It adds expenses – but you get a lot for your money.” This weekend’s celebrations will feature a Christmas twist, and the public are welcome to attend. Bring a plate for morning high tea and your dog for some fun games and wear something festive. The celebrations begin at 10am at the Marlborough Kennel Association grounds on Aerodrome Road, Omaka.

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TPL sides battle for consistency PETER JONES

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For the fifth consecutive week, Marlborough-based teams in the Tasman Premier League cricket league notched a win and a loss. Inconsistency has dogged both the JT Contracting Dolphins and Falcons sides as they have battled against Nelson opponents over the first stages of the top of the south competition. Both teams had registered two wins and two losses leading into this weekend, when both played at home. On Saturday afternoon it was the Falcons who picked up a victory, comfortably accounting for Nelson College by 75 runs on the Horton Park No 1 ground. However, Dolphins ran into the top-of-the-table undefeated ACOB outfit and, despite a gutsy showing, went down by four wickets on the No 3 wicket. Falcons batted first against College and, despite the early loss of Joel Lavender and Cooper Roberts, began to string some handy partnerships together. Cameron Collins (24 from 24) and Tarin Mason (38 from 57) put on 49, then Mason and Matthew Stretch pushed the score along to 97-4. Stretch, with 11 fours and one six, held the middle of the Falcons’ innings together, reaching 81 from 80 balls before being dismissed in the 37th over. Tim Petrie chipped in with 21 from 29, but at 187-9 it seemed a total below 200 was in store. However, a last wicket 50-run unbroken partnership between Greg Stretch (16 from 34) and

Sam Boyce (24 from 37) pushed the score to a very-competitive 237-9 when the 50th over was completed. Lucky Singh, who took 3-38 from 10, was the pick of the College bowlers. College’s reply began promisingly, their openers adding 40 runs in the first 12 overs. However, Joel Lavender, making a welcome return to the bowling crease, grabbed Singh’s wicket and soon the visitors were 48-3. A 59-run fourth wicket partnership between Will Bixley (28 from 47) and Jon Routhan (52 from 83) provided hope. When those two fell and the asking rate rose, College, who only fielded 10 players, were dismissed for 162 in the 46th over. Lavender, 2-16 from four, Petrie, 2-16 from six and Matthew Stretch, 2-18 from 7.1, were the most successful of the Falcons’ attack. Meanwhile, on the adjoining ground, Akhil Pant provide the bulk of the Dolphins runs as they reached 197-7 in 50 overs. Pant, hit 12 fours on his way to 82, while Carter Aitken (35 from 87) and Corey Bovey (30 from 50) were his main supporters. Mitchell Bailey, 3-35, was the chief destroyer for ACOB. Dolphins set about defending their mediocre target in fine fashion, pace bowler Jaden Adams bowling dangerman Thomas Zohrab with the first ball of the innings. Jonty Raxworthy followed soon after, then, when Eden Pettigrew snared David Zohrab and Hunter Ruffell bowled Ronan

Dolphins’ pace bowler Jaden Adams was the pick of the home side’s attack at Horton Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. Restieaux, the visitors were awkwardly situated at 107-5. However, the asking rate was never an issue and a solid 56 from 83 balls by rep player James Graham saw them home in the 42nd over. Adams was a standout with the ball, grabbing 4-42 from his 10 overs. Twenty20 on Friday On Friday evening the second round of the Marlborough Twenty20 competition was played. Wairau and Celtic were the victorious sides on the night, Wairau downing Renwick by 18 runs, while Celtic edged past Marlborough Boys’ College by two wickets. MBC batted first and scored a paltry 96-7 from their 20 overs,

but made Celtic work hard for their win, ending on 100-8 in the 17th over. No 3 Cooper Roberts, with 23 from 41 balls was top scorer for the students, while Cater Aitken added 17 from 12 down the order. Tristan Love, 2-12, was the only Celtic bowler to bag more than one wicket, although most were economic. Greg Knowles continued his prolific form with a quickfire 43 from 28 balls at the top of the order before retiring hurt, which started a procession of Celtic wickets. With their rivals sitting at 82-8, in the 15th over, MBC had a sniff of victory, before Knowles returned to ice the deal. Griffin Carter, 3-18, Tim Petrie,

3-23, and Luke Pannell, 2-27, all bowled four overs with economy and success. On the other ground, Wairau scored 164-3 batting first. Openers Joel Lavender, 59 from 44, and Tarin Mason, 60 from 56, did the damage with the bat, their 132-run partnership setting up a formidable target as all Renwick’s bowlers took some tap. In reply, Renwick lost wickets regularly in a bid to push the score along. Joe Timms, with a swashbuckling 37 from just 13 balls, did his best to keep the runs flowing but Renwick were well short when the final ball was delivered. Harrison Boyce’s 3-12 from four overs was the pick of the bowling Wairau figures.

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Residential singles tennis titles decided PETER JONES

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Glen Cameron and Ella Sowman are the Marlborough residential singles champions. They came out on top during the annual champs, which were staged at the Forrest Tennis Centre over the weekend. Eight players contested the men’s draw, Glen getting the better of Stephen Dempster 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in a three-set final. Earlier Glen had won his semi 6-3, 6-3 over Dan Clarke while Stephen accounted for Dan Riordan 6-2, 6-1. Glen’s first round encounter with Clyde Sowman turned into a battle royal, the Rapaura club stalwart eventually progressing 5-7, 6-3, 10-8. There were only four women in the female draw, which was played in a round robin format. Ella dominated almost com-

pletely, dropping only two games on her way to three comfortable wins. Premier Interclub Marlborough Forrest Wines continued on their merry winning way during the latest round of Wine Brokers NZ premier interclub tennis. On Wednesday evening they accounted for Rapaura Wairau River Blanc 4-2 to maintain their recent run of success. The singles matches were shared. Marlborough’s Hamish Morrow was in superb form to down Ant Walkenhorst 6-2, 6-2 in the battle of the No 1 men, while Chris Nott beat Clyde Sowman 6-3, 6-3 in the No 2 match. However, Rapaura quickly levelled the score, Jared Bell downing Stephen Dempster 6-4, 6-3 and Eveline Apthorp beating Amber Lyons 7-5, 6-3. Morrow and Nott combined to

Glen Cameron reaches for a wide forehand return. Photo: Peter Jones. edge past Walkenhorst and Sowman 7-6, 7-6, then Lyons and Dempster won the evening’s pivotal match, overcoming Bell and Apthorp 5-7, 7-6, 10-6 to swing the tie Marlborough’s way.

The other division one match went the way of Renwick, who downed Rapaura Wairau River Noir 4-2. Renwick’s victory was set up in the singles, Cameron Lyons and

Mieko Kimura beating Hamish McRae and Lilly Walkenhorst respectively, then Darin Herd scoring a hard-fought 6-7, 6-1, 10-7 victory over Glen Cameron. A win to Herd and Kimura in the mixed was enough to secure the overall tie for the Renwick combination, who have struggled for success this season. In division two, the Marlborough Nga Hau Wha team maintained their winning streak with a 4-2 win over Renwick Jana, Jaco van Hensbergen and Koos Richter going unbeaten for the victors. The other match saw Rapaura Wairau River Rose account for Marlborough Next Gen, also 4-2. Hiro Kishida and Brayden Shanks scored wins in both singles and doubles to set up the victory. Dan Clarke and Jimmy Rumble fought out a tight men’s No 1 singles encounter, Clarke eventually prevailing 6-0, 2-6, 10-8.

Trophy-winning bowlers back for more in 2022 PETER JONES

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Marlborough lawn bowlers Craig MacDonell and Maurice Symes, winners of the WK Advisors and Accountants Team of the Year at the 2021 Marlborough Sports Awards, will be pushing for a second consecutive national fours title early next year. Maurice, from the Blenheim club, and Craig, from Riverside, joined forces with Te Puke’s John Gray and Steve Beel of Mount Maunganui to claim lawn bowling’s

Craig MacDonell, left, and Maurice Symes with the Marlborough Team of the Year award. Photo: Peter Jones. blue riband title in Alexandra earlier this year. The 2022 NZ champs will be

staged in New Plymouth in late February and the victorious foursome will be reunited.

While Maurice acknowledged that it would be hard to back up their win in Central Otago, he noted that the same four had reached the quarterfinals in 2020 so had a pretty handy record at the nationals. “We are all keen to give it another shot,” said Craig. He will also compete in the mixed pairs, with Kiri Bond from Picton, while Maurice will team up with his wife Val in the same event. The vastlye xp e r ie nce d

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Maurice said that while it was great that he and Craig had been recognised individually at the local awards, it was also a big moment for their sport. “It was a great result for bowls. The last time bowls won an award at the Marlborough sports awards was when our men won the national fours title back in 1998. So, I think it is really good for Marlborough bowls.”

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