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What is likely New Zealand’s first festival of the summer was a resounding success, organisers say. The Summer Sounds Festival, at the Queen Charlotte Tavern in Linkwater, saw about 1200 partygoers enjoy top kiwi artists and sweltering hot weather. And Auckland’s border restrictions nearly scuttled the popular event. “We booked Katchafire in June, before Delta hit,” Queen Charlotte Tavern owner Mary-Ann Surridge says. Flights were booked for the popular band to come down to Marlborough from Auckland – tickets for the 16th of December. Mary-Ann says it was a nailbiting wait as Auckland battled the Delta variant of Covid and

Blenhiem’s Boomtown Collective was a crowd pleaser at the Summer Sounds Festival. Photo: Sarah Kate Millar borders around the region were locked down. “Thank God Auckland opened their borders on the 15th,” she says. Mary-Ann says they were hoping for more attendees, but given Covid restrictions, was blown away by the support. “There was a full-on party vibe,” she says. Headlining acts Katchafire and

Sons of Zion got the crowd dancing and a relatively early midnight finish meant noise complaints were at a minimum, Mary-Ann says. The campground was packed and a new addition to this year’s festival, food trucks, took the pressure off organisers and BBQs. “The weather was crazy beautiful. Thank God the sun went down – it was almost too hot.

We had a lot of people asking for sunblock.” An on-site tattooist also proved popular, she says, with a lot of festival goers opting for a lifetime reminder of the beginning of 2021’s festival season. One of Mary-Ann’s highlights was a Marlborough Tour Company cruise around the Marlborough Sounds with the bands and festival supporters. Bayley’s salesman William Porter organised the trip, which MaryAnn says was next-level. “It was a really good night with heaps of people. Everything was fantastic,” Mary-Ann says. The second Summer Sounds Music Festival, featuring White Chapel Jak as well as supporting local artists is on January 15. Tickets are $55 for the R18 event, which can be booked at the ASB Theatre website.

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The year that’s been: a look back at 2021 January

March

The Life Education Trust began their fundraising campaign, auctioning off their old vehicle. Waikawa Bay School pupil Riley Drummond was recognised with a bravery award for rescuing his younger sister from drowning.

March saw Marlborough Community College stalwart Virginia Archer move on from the school after 27 years. Beautician Heidi Silk fulfilled a dream of being in the Goodbye, Pork Pie charity run - a drive in the footsteps of the famous film.

Hopes were high at the beginning of January following a fairly lacklustre 2020. Lockdown was over and all hoped they were a thing of the past. Marlborough police were trialling new e-bikes and the annual spy base protest went without a hitch.

February April

In February, we caught up with Art of Boxing founder James Skipper. His free boxing course saw great success and national titles. The popular Brayshaw Park open day went ahead - one of a lucky few events.

May

Tonnes of concrete was poured in April as the library project kicked up a gear, and the government’s vaccination drive began with the community’s kaumātua.

June The Blenheim Business Association mural project to brighten up the CBD began. June also saw the tragic killing of 23-yearold Hikoi Lynch outside a Blenheim nightclub.

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November Record-breaking flooding submerged large parts of Marl- As businesses struggled through the second lockdown, soborough causing lasting damage that is still being repaired. cial distancing and mask wearing became the new normal. Keelan Walker took the above photo of the Wairau River at an historic high level lapping at the Wairau River bridge. The Groundswell protests, at the same time as the Local Government NZ conference, whirled through Blenheim along with the storm - while John Reuhman decided to stay at the Aquarium against land-owner Port Marlborough’s wishes.

October

August The Marlborough Cancer Society found a new, long term home after nearly a year of looking following a fire at the Forum in 2020. Lockdown 2.0 began following a detection of the Delta Covid strain in Auckland.

Vaccinations efforts ramped up. Pictured above the Marlborough Super Saturday vaccination staff jabbed hundreds of Marlburians in a bid to prepare for Covid in the community. A freak hail storm hit the Blenheim central business district, flooding scores of businesses and causing millions of dollars of damage.

Above, young people graduate the Youth in Emergency Services programme which saw teens get a taste of working in the emergency services. Below, protestors against government mandates demostrate outside Wairau Hospital.

December The Hole Lotta Golf! team took to the course in a bid to raise vital funds for the Marlborough Cancer Society. 24-hours of non-stop golf, a charity dinner and an auction saw the four men raise more than $30,000 for the charity.

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Opinion: Yealands is a shackle on the power trust’s neck MOIRA CONROY

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Whole lotta money for Cancer Society Marlborough’s Cancer Society received a cash boost on Monday as the Hole Lotta Golf! team handed over funds raised from their 24-hour golf marathon. Jamie Norton, Matt Croad, Bob Tate and Jason Giblin played golf non-stop from 7pm Saturday until 7pm Sunday in a bid to raise funds for the Cancer Society Marlborough. The quartet handed over a cheque for a massive $32,827.75 at a special ceremony at the Cancer Society office on Monday. Marlborough Cancer Society centre manager Felicity Spencer says after a difficult year, the awesome, inspiring effort of the golfing team was a much-needed boost. The Cancer Society missed out on Daffodil Day Street collections this year due to Covid, leaving a gaping funding hole for the vital charity.

Cancer Society board member Corey Hebberd says the record-setting event stemmed that hole, and thanked the foursome for their generous effort. The group are likely to take out the top title for funds raised by a team in New Zealand. “I want to recognise the hard yards you put in. You make it possible for us to do our jobs,” Felicity told the team on Monday. 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. Jamie says the event far exceeded their expectations of what they could achieve. “Cancer Society do a fantastic job and we wanted to help out as much as we could,” he says.

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Marlborough Electric Power Trust was performing profitably until a past CEO decided to get involved with Peter Yealands and his wine company. When Yealands Winery was exalted as a great deal we were told we would be afforded dividends twice a year in the amount of approximately $240 and $50. Unfortunately, things went wrong. Against advice the purchase was made, and the rest of this story is public knowledge. The outcome was both the CEO and Peter Yealands left us, trust beneficiaries, holding the baby. I have attended the Marlborough Electric Power Trust (MEPT) annual general meeting for several years; my first attendance was prior to the acquisition of Yealands Winery. As a beneficiary you and I are entitled to vote at the AGM and elections of Marlborough Lines. A beneficiary is any customer in Marlborough who has an ICP num-

ber on their power account. We are also entitled to be informed about the running of this company and hold the trustees and board accountable for any decision made on our behalf. Marlborough Lines inherited Yealands court costs which have impacted the profit margins and operation of this company, directly affecting the people the trust was set up to serve in the first place. Yealands Winery reported no profit again this year; the reason given – Covid-19. But other wineries in the region managed to make a profit. Another reason given was poor sales overseas, is it because nobody overseas trusts the Yealands brand? The solution for this is rebranding. Some brave people employed a lawyer outside of Marlborough to represent them to obtain information which the board were reluctant to disclose at an AGM. I say good luck. Then we find out in the AGM that Marfells dam is leaking? Yealands started building the dam without council

consent, which has now been put on hold until the leaking issue is sorted. This could take years. Grapes need water and the lack of this, and poor weather conditions, were other reasons given for Yealands poor performance. When I attended the last two AGMs, the same questions were asked of the board, yet the board fails to answer, hiding it as sensitive information. The good news is we may see a profit in the next five years, if we are lucky. How long does MEPT sustain this clunker of a bad deal? When do we hold our trustees accountable? As beneficiaries we are entitled to have answers to this and many more questions. We are allowed to have a review of this board of Trustees and hold them accountable. Do any of you care, as I do, that MEPT has a shackle around their necks they need to be rid of. Merry Christmas and enjoy your $50 dividend being paid out in February - the only one for 2022.

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Treat yourself well this summer As the summer holiday season gets underway there’s plenty to look forward too; a chance to unwind and relax and explore our beautiful region. Whatever you’re up to this summer, hopefully you’ll stay safe and well – but if you do need help, it’s important you know where to go. The ‘Your Healthcare’ webpage on the Nelson Marlborough Heath website (www.nmdhb.govt.nz/ healthcare) outlines the options people have for healthcare in the region, ranging from self-care and first-aid, to emergency care. People with non-life threatening, short-term illnesses or health problems should see their GP, pharmacist, urgent medical centre or phone Healthline on 0800 611 116 in the first instance. If people are not able to see their GP they should go to the Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim. Patients can be referred from these centres for x-rays if required. If someone is struggling there is free help available. Free call or text 1737 any time, 24

hours a day. A community pharmacist is often able to assist with non-urgent injuries or illnesses, such as sprained ankles, sunburn, or hay fever – situations that are uncomfortable but not life-threatening. A pharmacist can also give free advice about the emergency contraception pill, emergency supplies of ongoing prescription medicines and first aid. With hotter days ahead it pays to be careful in the sun. Even on cloudy days, don’t forget to be sun smart and avoid the burn. Slip on a shirt with long sleeves. Fabrics with a tighter weave and darker colours will give you better protection from the sun. Slip into the shade Slip into the shade of an umbrella or a leafy tree. Plan your outdoor activities for early or later in the day when the sun’s UV levels are lower. Slop on sunscreen Slop on plenty of broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of at least SPF 30.

Apply 20 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours and especially after being in water or sweating. Slap on a hat Wear a hat with a wide brim or a cap with flaps. More people are sunburnt on the face and neck than any other part of the body.

Wrap on sunglasses Choose close fitting, wrap around style sunglasses. Not all sunglasses protect against UV radiation, so always check the label for the sun protection rating. The strength of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is expressed as a Solar UV Index or Sun In-

dex. Protection from the sun is required when the UV levels are 3 or higher. Generally, this is between the hours of 10am and 4pm during summer. Even if it’s cloudy or cooler weather, you can still suffer from the effects of the sun if you’re unprotected. Here in Marlborough, we are lucky enough to have some amazing places to explore. Whether you are making the most of some of the region’s epic walking tracks or out on the water heading to new destinations, staying well means more time to enjoy all that’s on offer. Not sure where to go or what to do? Give the team at Marlborough Tour Company a call. Offering premium tours, charters and cruises, this is the ideal way to discover some of Marlborough’s most renowned seafood, wine and scenery. Whatever you get up to this holiday season, have a wonderful time, stay safe and most of all, enjoy.

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Have fun on the water, but be safe Summer is here and with domestic travel the only choice for Kiwis it seems everyone with a boat is heading to the Marlborough Sounds this summer. With so much traffic on the water is’t never been more important that people are considerate of other water users to ensure everyone can enjoy their summer holiday in safety. Prep check now Whether you’re on a boat, jetski or kayak, it’s important that you prep your gear, check the weather and know the rules. Life jackets Take them, wear them. The harbours team patrol vessels will be out and about on the water to provide information and advice on maritime safety. Safe speed Collisions at sea can be catastrophic and wake from speeding boats can be dangerous too. Consider the safety of other water users and always operate at a safe spped.

It’s not just good sense, it’s also the law. A safe speed means being able to take action to avid collision and stop in a safe distance. Navigation lights If you’re navigating at night or in restricted visibility, make sure you have working navigation lights. The purpose of navigation lights is to ensure other vessels can see you at night and take appropriate action to avoid collision or prevent a close quarter situation from developing. Harbour patrols The harbour patrols vessels will be out on the water almost every day over summer. We want you to have a safe and enjoyable time on the water so if we see unsafe activity on the water, we will intervene. If you’re stopped by a harbour patrol for breaching maritime rule or bylaw, you will be asked for your name and address and may be liable for a fine. Encouraging safe speed is a par-

The HarbourMaster team will be keeping boaties and other water users safe this summer. ticular focus of harbour patrol this summer, particularly in high-risk areas. Some high-risk areas have been marked with yellow five-knot buoy markers and you must always operate under five knots in

these areas. Vessels that operate at higher speeds in high-risk areas or within 200 metres of shore are putting others at risk and should expect a fine of $200. We are also operating radar

speed cameras in a number of locations, including Picton, Waikawa, Havelock Channel and the Wairau River. These cameras are fully calibrated and are being used for enforcement purposes.

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Music festival celebrates local With the top local acts lined up in a picturesque location, the Summer Sounds Music Festival is gearing up to be a big summer party for locals and visitors. “We’re excited to make this happen” says MaryAnn Surridge, co-owner of the Queen Charlotte Tavern, which is located at the gateway to the Sounds. “Being able to host the best music talent of Marlborough with the help of Tee Bradley Event Co Ordinator, and local acts like The Boomtown Collective are going to superb!” Other artists include DJ Nazrite, Caroline Tipene, and headline act, White Chapel Jak - plus more! “Setting up has been amazing,” says Mary-Ann. “Last year we provided food, but this year we’ve got local food trucks like Morries Munchies, JJs burgers and The Karaka Kitchen, Mills

Bay Mussels, Koha Tu Kai, and Joe with his Mexican Kai. There’ll be a cocktail bar, Villa Wine Bar and a beer bar. The gates will open at 2pm, it’s going to be an awesome event. The festival has lots of sponsors this year and the organisers are grateful for the community support they’ve received.” The (R18) Summer Sounds Music Festival will be held

on Saturday, 15 January from 2pm to 11pm at The Queen Charlotte Tavern, Linkwater. Pitch your tent or camper, or catch the bus out from Blenheim, Picton or Havelock. NB: The festival will adhere to covid restrictions, with vaccine passes required on entry. Festival tickets ($85) and bus tickets are available via www.asbtheatre.com or www.eventfinda.co.nz

Prepare for gold There will be gold in ‘dem’ hills this summer with electronic heavyweights Wilkinson and Dimension heading to the golden hills of Blenheim for the brand new Golden Sounds Music Festival on January 6 2022. The gateway to the stunning Marlborough Sounds and home to some of the world’s most stunning vineyards, Blenheim will also be hosting Drum and Bass producer Culture Shock, K Motionz, 1991, along-

side performances from Mollie Collins and Emwa. Golden Sounds promises to be a gold standard festival experience, with 8 hours of music in performed off the big Golden Sounds stage. Golden Sounds Music Festival is a Endeavour Live & Live Nation production, presented by Pals, Red Bull and George FM.

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2021 has been a testing year for many and the holiday period can be difficult at times, so you have to know how to treat yourself, especially after those testing moments... …There are many ways to meet your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. If you would like to discover the offerings, please visit ‘Heavens Above Retreat, spiritual guidance and gift shop’. With the exciting move out to Bells Road, the shop and healing rooms have expanded with plenty of exciting changes to come. “There is a lot of trauma in our community, all on different levels but I see the future very bright as long as people our mindful of the COVID rules we’ll get over all these challenges” says spir-

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Young touch side shows winning skills PETER JONES

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A win by the under-14 girls side highlighted the efforts of the Marlborough junior touch teams at the recent Te Wai Pounamu tournament in Christchurch. Marlborough sent five teams south and achieved creditable results across three age groups. However, it was the under-14 girls who made the biggest impression, taking out the title 7-6 in what junior touch co-ordinator Anne Taylor described as “a fabulous game of touch”. “In 20 years of going to this tournament the girls’ final was one of the best games of touch I have seen,” she added. “The skill levels of both teams were high and the game was incredibly close, which added to the drama.” Playing in front of the biggest crowd of their touch lives, every time Marlborough went ahead

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Otago Gold, who they lost to in pool play, levelled the score. However, ultimately, Marlborough’s defense won the day as they shut down the Otago attack and adapted better to the referee’s calls, often catching Otago offside at the play-the-ball. Sophia Nicholas was able to exploit this with superior diving skills close to the line and combined well with the speed of Isla Tilbury who caused all sorts of trouble at dummy half. The Marlborough under-14 team: Sophia Nicholas, Isla Watene, Bree Flynn, Tilly Tupouto’a, Hannah Harper, Karmah HoaniTito, Isla Tilbury, Ava Marcroft, Olivia Brown, Poppy Parkinson, Liz Pousima, Sammie Joyce, Neve Mckenzie. Coaches: Jordy Peipi, Liv Pinkerton and Brit Lyons. Scores: Beat Canterbury 5-0; beat Otago Blue 8-3; beat Southland 3-1; lost to Otago Gold 3-5; beat Otago Blue 4-1 in semifinal; beat Otago Gold 7-6 in the final.

The Te Wai Pounamu title-winning under-14 Marlborough girls’ touch team. Photo: Supplied. The under-14 boys lost to Canterbury and Otago Gold, beat Otago Blue and lost to Southland. In the play off for third and fourth they drew 4-4 so went into a drop-off, which they lost after two minutes of extra time. Standout players were Jet Murrell, Thomas Black-

more and Harley Hebberd. Marlborough’s under-16 boys’ side was a development combination, designed to give the junior boys game time at a higher level. Due to Nelson pulling out of the tournament the under-18 boys teams joined the grade, however,

Marlborough never gave up and improved with every game. They ended on a high, beating a Canterbury Development team 7-6 in their last game. Standout players were Ben Blackmore, Leo Marfell, Kees MacDougall and Axel Allan. Both a Marlborough under-12 girls’ and boys’ team participated. In keeping with the “Balance is Better” programme, no scores were taken or placings given. The focus was on skill development and, by tournament’s end, they were able to match all the other teams. The girls won the referees’ pick for team of the tournament as they were a close unit who had a lot of fun. “The tournament was a fantastic success,” said Anne. “So many things have been cancelled this year, so it was extra special for our players. All of the Marlborough players represented our province with pride.”

The Marlborough touch league senior finals featured some high quality combinations. The men’s division 1 title was won by Vipers, who beat MBC seniors 8-6 in the final, while 7201 took out the womRat Pack member Rua Swan en’s division 1 decider Jack Burdon, from the MBC seniors side, takes a steps through the defence in Shane Evans, from the Pak’N’Save side, races in for a try. over MGC seniors 3-1. touch in the men’s division 1 final. the men’s division 2 final. Photos: Peter Jones.

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Trophy winners Phil Morton and Jane Anderson Bay, with Terry Sloan of Biddy Kates, centre. Photo: Supplied.

Golf classic a success PETER JONES

Over 100 competitors dotted the well-groomed fairways of the Marlborough Golf Club when the Biddy Kates Fairhall Classic stroke play tournament was contested recently. After 36 holes of highly-competitive play on Saturday and Sunday, two winners emerged. Phil Morton won the men’s trophy, recording the best net score over the weekend, while Jane Anderson-Bay took the women’s net prize. Chas Craig (145) produced the best men’s gross score while Emily Stenhouse recorded the lowest women’s Prize winners Women Best net and trophy: Jane Anderson-Bay 143. Best gross: Emily Stenhouse 162. 2nd Net: Marilyn Keenan 149; 3rd net Tina Marfell 151; 4th Net Julie Nicolle 152; 5th Net: Marion Tripe 152. Men Best net and trophy: Phil Morton 133. Best gross: Chas Craig 145. 2nd gross: Blair Bavin (Rarangi) 151. Senior 1st net: Kerry Fyfe 141; 2nd Net: Peter Ryan 148; 3rd Net: James Campion

gross (162). It took plenty of work to get the tournament off the ground. It was rescheduled several times due to Covid and then lost its major sponsor. However, organisers persevered, the club determined to host a major tournament this year. Biddy Kates Bar & Café came on board as naming sponsor and in a matter of weeks, 100 players, from Marlborough, Motueka, Nelson and Amberley had signed up. The club hopes that this will become a key tournament on the golfing calendar for Tasman. (Motueka) 150; 4th Net: Andrew Hickey 150. Intermediate 1st net: Dave Watson 142; 2nd net: Andrew Stowell 144; 3rd net: Trevor McGarry 145; 4th net: Paul Tasker (Motueka) 146; 5th net: David Lightfoot 147; 6th net: Drew Ellis 149. Junior men 1st net: Bruce Yates (Amberley) 141; 2nd net: John Rogers 143; 3rd Net: Kim Andrews 145; 4th Net: Guido Bertogg (Blenheim) 145; 5th Net: Robin Taylor 146; 6th Net: Charlie Leith 147.

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Touch juniors put on quite a show Kenzo Tomasi, from Blenheim School, demonstrates his evasion skills. Photos: Peter Jones. A series of exciting, high-speed deciders marked the final night of the 2021 Marlborough junior touch competition, played recently at Lansdowne Park. The winners of two of the grade one age group finals were decided after the teams went to a drop off. Results: Year 7-8 Grade 1: Bohally Gold 4 Bohally Silver 3 (after drop-off). Grade 2: Tua Marina Hammerheads 7 RVS Kikorangi 2. Grade 3: Bohally Lightning 3 Fairhall Blue 2. Grade 4: Bohally Strikes 5 Bohally Crusaders 1. Year 5-6 Grade 1: Witherlea Highlanders 1 Witherlea Bandits 0. Grade 2: Fairhall Fantastics 5 Witherlea Mako 2. Grade 3: Ward Wetas 9 Rapaura Chiefs 2. Grade 4: Springlands Wildfire 3 Whitney Lions 2. Year 3-4 Grade 1: Springlands Puma 5 Tua Marina Taniwha 4 (after dropoff). Grade 2: Fairhall Speedsters 6 Riverlands Riots 2. Grade 3: Witherlea Hurricanes 4 Fairhall Rockets 3. Grade 4: Waikawa Chiefs 7 Blenheim Blasters 4.

Witherlea’s Grace McCallum looks for space on the outside.

Archie Matheson from Rapaura streaks away for a try.

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Kopua siblings enjoy successful year PETER JONES

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Don’t even bother telling Marlborough siblings Angus and Fletcher Kopua to get lost. Over the past few years, the talented teens have become particularly adept at finding their way around. In 2021, a string of successes at various orienteering events has earned them national recognition. The Blenheim brothers, who compete out of the Marlborough Orienteering Club, both earned selection in the New Zealand Schools Orienteering Team which was named to contest the Southern Cross Challenge between NZ and Australia school age teams in Tasmania, which was set down for September and October. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, Orienteering NZ withdrew all official NZ teams from the Australian champs. Although individuals could have gone, both 14-year-old Angus and Fletcher, 13, will instead focus on club events in Marlborough and Nelson. They are aiming for the Oceania Champs in January 2022 in Canterbury then the NZ Champs in Nelson/Tasman at Easter 2022. Making their recent national selection even more noteworthy is the fact they hail from such a small regional club. The Auckland region, for example, boasts three large clubs, each with many more members. It has been a busy and hugelysuccessful year for the talented brothers, who have achieved

notable results across three disciplines – foot orienteering, mountain bike orienteering and rogaine. Angus says he prefers orienteering. “Because it is you racing the clock, it’s shorter and you don’t have to go in single order … I guess I just like racing rather than going around looking for control sites,” he explained. His father, local orienteering stalwart Mondo Kopua, suggested that the sport is “you versus yourself and the map and the course”. “Because you don’t do a massed start you don’t know who’s won until you get back. “You can be competing on the same course as a 10-year-old and a 70+ year-old, perhaps someone who is old and cunning and knows their navigation well, so it’s not necessarily always the fittest or fastest person who wins,” Mondo added. Fletcher said his family connection helped him get into the sport then, when he achieved some success, he “just wanted to get better and better. It’s about having fun”. Mountain bike orienteering is not as established as foot orienteering but is and is very popular in Europe. The skills required are easily transferable to such booming sports as adventure racing, with the principles of navigation also helping in such areas as hunting and tramping. At the NZ mountain biking orienteering champs, staged in Central Otago during April both lads bagged podium finishes, among 160 participants across various

Angus and Fletcher Kopua have had a memorable past 12 months. Photo: Peter Jones. grades. Fletcher competed in the 14 grade, Angus in the 16 section. The Marlborough siblings finished with silver medals at the Long-Distance Champs then, the following day at the Middle-Distance champs, Fletcher won his grade with Angus third. In the final Sprint distance event Fletcher placed third and Angus second. They then took part in the South Island Foot Orienteering Champs over Anzac Weekend in Alexandra, Angus winning his grade over long, sprint and middle distances. Fletcher came third in long and sprint distances, plus second in middle distance. In late May, Angus teamed up with a friend from Waimea College to tackle the Marlborough Autumn Muster Rogaine. They were the second-placed junior male team and came seventh overall out of 110 teams. Over Queen’s Birthday week-

end the NZ Secondary Schools orienteering teams trials were held, alongside the Inter-regional schools challenge, the programme involving 435 participants. Angus and Fletcher both competed in the junior grade and on the same courses. In Saturday’s sprint event Angus finished third and Fletcher 10th, while in the afternoon’s sprint relay they paired up in a four-person team which finished fifth. In the longdistance race Angus came seventh, Fletcher 14th, while in the middle-distance event Angus finished eighth with Fletcher on the podium in third. The inter-regional schools challenge was then contested by two teams from each of the Northern and Southern regions and one from the Central region. Angus was part of the victorious Southern Hukarere team.

In June, Angus took part in the Heights of Winter Rogaine at Parnassus. He and a friend competed in the six-hour event and finished as top junior male team, ninth open male team and 11th overall out of 99 teams. In early July the brothers competed in the South Island Secondary Schools Orienteering Champs, which took place on home turf in Marlborough. Angus won both long and sprint distance titles in the intermediate boys’ section while Fletcher claimed the longdistance crown and was second in the sprint in the junior boys’ category. They followed that effort with more success at the South Island Secondary Schools Rogaine Champs, hosted in Blenheim on July 12, combining to form the winning team in the intermediate boys’ grade and finished eighth overall.

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