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Council’s house shortage fears MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

Marlborough will run out of land zoned for housing inside 30 years. And while the short-term fix might be to talk to landowners in areas already zoned residential –

persuading them to “pull the trigger” and develop – the long-term problem has prompted a refresh of the region’s growth strategy. The Marlborough District Council agreed last week the issue – a likely shortfall of about 900 homes – needs a “significant

sense of urgency”. The council’s environmental policy manager Pere Hawes presented the Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment (HBA) 2021 to councillors last Thursday. The report outlined the need to

refresh the 2013 Growing Marlborough strategy. Marlborough’s population was projected to reach 61,000 by 2048. Nearly 80 per cent of this growth was projected to occur within 10 kilometres of central Blenheim. Council chief executive Mark

Wheeler says there has been increased pressure on the housing market and faster than anticipated population growth in Blenheim since previous housing assessments were undertaken.

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Marlborough households could see rates rises of 5.37 per cent. Mayor John Leggett says council’s budget proposal maintains current levels of service and continues its significant capital expenditure programme, focused on Marlborough’s core infrastructure needs. “Most of this year’s increase is driven by external factors: inflationary pressure, supply chain issues, increased labour costs and new Government requirements,” he says. “These are impacting on all councils, although our proposed rates increase is modest compared to many.” Councillors considered a bevy of new spending at a meeting last week, before agreeing on the Council’s Annual Plan Budget

for the financial year 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. “Despite the challenging issues created by the Covid-19 pandemic on our tourism industry, Marlborough is a very successful, growing region. However, that growth brings with it increased demands, particularly for new water and roading infrastructure.” “In addition, some of our communities want increased levels of service - for example on local roading and footpaths - and a number of community organisations are seeking greater financial support from the Council.” Mayor Leggett says they have also had to allocate funding to deliver on the government’s National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management.” Mayor Leggett says the 5.37 per cent rise is less than forecast in

council’s long term plan. He noted government grants made last year had helped offset the impact of additional capital expenditure on rates, including for the new district library and art gallery ($11M), river protection works ($3M) and three waters projects ($12.5M). However, Council staff turnover increased and it is getting difficult to attract people to fill positions in local government across the country. “With inflation running at nearly 6%, we have had to allocate further funding to allow the council to remain competitive in the employment market,” he says. Public hearings take place on 7, 8 and 9 June. Council will make its final deliberations on public submissions on 13 June and adopt the Annual Plan 2022-23 on 30 June.

New rates become effective on 1 July.

ANNUAL PLAN BUDGET ITEMS UNDER CONSIDERATION: • Community facilities and playgrounds funding ($831.4K) • Lansdowne Park Sports Hub ($70K) • Marlborough Events Centre ($113.5K) • Marlborough Heritage Trust ($170K) • Small Townships Programme ($250K) • Picton Foreshore maintenance ($100K) • National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management ($200K) • Potential rezoning variations to the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan ($150K) • Future Council staffing ($712.5K). The Annual Plan 2022-23 Consultation Document will be adopted by the Council for consultation on Thursday 7 April. Public submissions will be open from 8 April to 9 May.

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Marlborough needs to find 900 homes in the next 30 years FROM PAGE 1 “In the short-term, the next 10 years or so, we are looking pretty good but the longerterm shortfall is of concern,” he says. “There are also potentially constraints to developing already-zoned land soon enough to meet anticipated demand over the next five years. Landowners with land currently zoned residential hold the key to unlocking this,” he says. Under the National Policy Statement for Urban Development (NPS-UD) released in 2020, councils are required to provide enough land for urban development. Pere says there is a shortfall of approximately 82 hectares in the long-term, “out to 30 years”. The assessment recommends the future growth strategy include other Marlborough townships and settlements. “On the positive side, we have an extra 31.5 hectares (300 dwellings), out on Battys Rd south. That's been rezoned through the [Marlborough Environment Plan] process,” Pere says. Councillor David Croad asked Pere at the meeting last week where the council would go from here.

“This has identified a shortfall of 900 dwellings, based on the current formula,” David says. “Do we wait and see the approach from landowners, or do we start the process now and actively look where that gap could be filled?” Pere says the answer is “both”, meaning they would look at any proposals that came through in the short-term for development, and would also start a “strategic planning exercise”. “In the short term ... one of the recommendations is to continue to liaise with landowners and the land that is already zoned [residential] to encourage them to develop to realise that opportunity,” Pere says. Councillor Nadine Taylor thinks councillors should flag there is a “significant sense of urgency” for reviewing the Growing Marlborough document. “Because we have both a shortterm and a long-term deficit of land available,” Nadine says. Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says it is a “national issue”. “I’ll put it more succinctly, it's a central government issue ... The tools to do something constructive to try and get a hold of some of these issues rests firmly with central govern-

ment. Simple as that,” Mayor Leggett says. Mark says the council agree it needs to be given “urgency”. “I think the short-term approaches that we are hearing about, could make quite a significant difference. We have got to be able to resource that,” Mark says. He says landowners “hold the key” to developing already zoned land to meet anticipated demand over the next five years. “To alleviate this, there may be opportunities in the shortterm to rezone land on the periphery of Blenheim,” he says. “Several developers are actively planning to approach council with rezoning requests which they believe could assist with this short-term challenge.” The council has also commissioned a survey of the community to understand their housing preferences in terms of type, size, price, tenure and location of housing. Pere says those findings should be presented to councillors soon. Local Democracy Reporting is Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

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No arrests after armed police call out PAULA HULBURT Police are continuing to search for answers into an incident in central Blenheim which saw armed police sent to the scene. Armed officers swooped on an address in Harris place last week after reports of an argument.

A police spokeswoman says that enquiries into what happened are underway and no arrests have been made. Roads around the Redwoodtown address were blocked off for around 45 minutes as a precaution while police searched the area last Tuesday. Two men were seen being escorted away from the area by officers.

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Police and family members of missing a man are appealing to the public for sightings and dash cam footage. 54-year-old Wayne Taylor was last seen in Blenheim on Sunday. Police found his empty vehicle at a lookout north of Kaikōura last week. The area where his silver 2011 Mercedes-Benz station wagon was found has been searched extensively by police and family members. Police with Kaikoura and Marlborough LandSAR have completed an extensive search of the Rakautara area. The search included the use of LandSAR personnel, LandSAR and police dogs, helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. Wayne was last seen in Blenheim on Sunday 20 February wearing dark blue jeans and a dark blue polo and had been expected to drive to Christchurch. Wayne’s disappearance is out of character, and his family and police

Wayne Taylor has been missing for more than one week. want to locate him. Police would like to hear from anyone who has dash-cam footage of State Highway 1 between Ohau Point and south of Rakautara, between 4pm on Sunday 20th and 12 noon on Tuesday 22nd. If you can help with any information that may assist police, call 111 and quote file number 220222/5993.

Covid cases top 1k The total number of Covid cases in Nelson Marlborough cracked 1000 at the weekend. Numbers released by Ministry of Health on Monday showed 103 people have recovered, with the total active cases in the District Health Board region at 1153. There were 14,683 cases announced nationwide yesterday. The country moved into Phase 3 of it’s Omicron response on Friday. Phase three is designed to help the health system handle an Omicron outbreak of several thousand new cases a day. Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are now available for purchase and could be used in place of a PCR test at testing centres.

Critical workers who are household contacts will still be able to use RATs to return to work. The shift to phase three puts more responsibility on the public. If you test positive for Covid, you will need to isolate for 10 days. People that test positive will be notified via text, rather than a phone call. Positive cases will be asked to complete an online form, which will help identify locations visited and close contacts. Asymptomatic household contacts who return two negative tests will be able to leave isolation after 10 days, regardless of whether another member of their household tests positive.

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Support available for business PETE COLDWELL

Chamber of Commerce

Only a month ago in late January, Grant Robertson the finance minister and deputy prime minister said there wouldn’t be any more Government support for businesses in the face of an Omicron outbreak. Now we’ve seen the national cases go through the roof with over 12,000 cases on Friday alone and there has been a change of heart. As we wait for Omicron to really hit in our region, the streets are already quieter, it’s the same if you’re in Picton, Renwick, Havelock, Seddon or Blenheim. Car parks spots that are always busy lie there are hardly any people about and businesses desperately need some help. When the government announced the latest COVID19 Support Scheme, I was over the moon at first, thinking this would at least be a lifeline for some struggling Marlborough businesses. Then I read what it said more carefully and was horrified, with the way it was worded following on from Grant Robertsons speech on last Monday, I was sure that almost no businesses in the region would be able to claim.

We chased every government department to check to see if the wording was right and had the answer back from one set of officials that it was, we thought it was a catastrophe. So, with one last roll of the dice, I contacted Grant Roberston direct, saying that in my view no businesses would be able eligible for the payment, if the wording was correct. Part of our role at the Chamber is one of advocacy, representing both Chamber members interests and the wider regional business community. On this occasion it worked, an hour and a half after I emailed the deputy prime minister we got the answer, they’d made a mistake and all the communication on their various websites was incorrect. An apology for the confusion caused, and the clarification we’d been after, and now many Marlborough businesses are likely to qualify. It’s far from perfect and it won’t be fair for some businesses, but it will help many. My biggest worry is that some business owners who looked at the earlier wording and thought that they aren’t eligible for the payment, won’t go back and check under the proper criteria.

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce general manager Pete Coldwell. Photo: Matt Brown. We’ve been chatting to businesses this last week a lot of them are putting it in the too hard basket, or just not sure if they can claim. So, if you own a business check out if you qualify and if you’re at all uncertain, please do give me a call on 021 524 990 and I’ll talk you through it. As Omicron hits, the streets are

going to be quieter and we need our coffee shops, restaurants, bars and retailers to get through this tough time and to survive. For the rest of us, if we want these businesses to be around in a few months’ time, then we need to support the businesses, back them by spending with them. If you’re a business owner not

based in the CBD, support the Hospo SOS scheme launched by Hamish Thomas and buy some vouchers from a Hospo business for your staff, just as a staff incentive or as a gesture of goodwill. We need as many people out spending in the local economy as possible if these businesses are to survive through Omicron.

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Cori comes to Marlborough CHRIS LIPPIATT Comedy Chris

His name may elude some but his face is a recognizable part of New Zealand entertainment, despite the fact that he was born in Chile. But where do we know him from? “Probably from What We Do In The Shadows, 7 Days, or maybe you were just out and saw me drunk somewhere” laughs Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, who will be headlining the Clubs of Marlborough Comedy Night free event on Thursday 3 March. COVID has hit many industries hard and entertainment especially so. “It’s been rough, I haven’t been able to gig or do live stuff but I do a lot of writing work so I was able to write from home. I wasn’t able to go to bars for about 8 months; so in a way it was good, especially when you’re broke” says the comedian. Cori, as a writer, has been an integral part of modern Kiwi culture, writing for Wellington Paranormal and 7 Days among other shows and even writing for Vice Magazine “back when that was a thing”. Many followers of Cori’s work know that he is no stranger to controversy and he was asked for his take on the most controversial topic of our time.

Cori Gonzalez-Macuer will headline the free Clubs of Marlborough comedy night this Thursday. Photo: Cori Gonzalez-Macuer. Pineapple on pizza. “I think it’s the worst thing that’s happened to Italy since Mussolini,” said Cori, without any hesitation. We moved on to the less controversial topic of dad jokes. I asked Cori, as a father, what his go to dad joke is. “I don’t know, I don’t really do dad jokes” he says. After some nudging to give it a go, Cori said a ‘knock knock’ joke that could never be published in this paper, cementing

the fact that he doesn’t do dad jokes. This won’t be the first time Cori has done comedy in Blenheim. In 2019, Cori did a solo show at 5Tapped bar as a part of his national tour. A show that he remembers fondly. When asked about Marlborough crowds, Cori thinks that we make a great crowd and everyone he met at the show was awesome. “There were not as many hill-

billies as I was led to believe” he jokes. Cori says he loves the smaller town gigs because the crowds always really enjoy it and seem really excited to be there. Hopefully, there will be a big crowd to come out and see Cori, but what comedians does a comedian watch? “I don’t really watch comedians except for live gigs that I am in, he says. “But I think New Zealand comedians are some of the best.” Cori has toured in the UK, USA, and South America, among other places. “I like Flight of the Concords, Rhys Darby, Justine Smith, Ben Hurley, and Mel Bracewell is good.” Before becoming a comedian Cori was an athlete and played representative football in Chile, but an injury called an early end for that career and Cori came back to New Zealand and studied drama. If there are any aspiring comedians out there wanting to make a start, here is Cori’s advice. “Do it! If you have natural talent, stick at it. Hang out with other comedians. But if you’re kidding yourself, stick to improv.” Catch Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Aine Byrne, Max George and Chris Lippiatt at the Clubs of Marlborough Thursday 3rd of March from 8:30pm

FIRE SEASON CHANGE: Marlborough has moved back to a restricted fire season. This includes Department of Conservation land which is in a year-round restricted fire season apart from when the entire district is in a prohibited fire season. A restricted fire season means anyone wanting to light an open-air fire must apply for a permit and follow the conditions of the permit. For more information on how to be fire safe or to apply for a permit, go to www.checkitsalright.nz. SPORT FUND OPENS: A $30,000 fund for event organisers and local clubs is accepting applications from today. The 2021/2022 Sport and Recreation Community Activity Fund will be accepting applications for activities held before 31 December 2022. There is $30,000 available for allocation per year. The fund is open to event organisers, local clubs and organisations looking to create small sport and community activities that are of low cost to participants and encourage and promote involvement, accessibility and physical activity. Applications close Monday 4 April 2022. SOUNDS TRANSPORT SUBSIDY: To help flood-affected Sounds residents, a water and air transport subsidy has been extended until the end of April. Set up by council last October, the subsidy was due to end at the end of March. Marlborough Recovery Manager Dean Heiford says he’s pleased the subsidy will continue until after Easter, Anzac Day and the April school holidays. “It’s one way that we can continue to support locals and visitors while the roading recovery effort carries on,” he says. Access to the subsidy is via Marlborough i-SITES.

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MARLBOROUGH NEEDS TO FIND 900 HOMES IN THE NEXT 30 YEARS Then make it easy and cheaper to build them then. Who wants to do battle with the council just to build a home? Wayne Jon Burnett Relax development contributions for in fill housing development where core services are already in place! Peter Chapman

Well if they need more homes they need land. Yet the council stops people with 3/4 acre sections, splitting them up and puting affordable homes on them. When these sections are in residential areas. Makes no sense. Just snob value homes. Murray Charlton

QUEUES FOR COVID TESTING CAUSED TRAFFIC HAVOC ON REDWOOD STREET LAST WEEK. Still don’t understand why there is not a booking app to streamline timeslots.That’s how densely populated countries do it like germany! Nicolette Fee Blen police got it sorted, they started more queues within the courts and moved the traffic off Redwoood Street, was all good after that. Anna Gifford

I went yesterday and there were only four cars, it took 20mins. If that’s anything to say it’s probably not hysteria. I’d say there’s been an increase in people having symptoms and they are just doing what they need to. I think cases being connected to schools makes it not surprising. Good on people for getting tested and doing their part. Jacinda Mckenzie

They should have one in Nelson Square Picton…oh hang on it’s been used. Phillip Webby Yikes! I hope all these people that are sick enough to get tested are staying home too… chances are that aren’t Michelle Laurent

WAIRAU CONTINGENT MAKE THEIR PRESENCE FELT AT ROWING CHAMPS Fantastic results from the young talented Wairau Rowing Team. Lisa Miller Awesome guys, congratulations! Wendy Lindstrom

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Master class Chris Godsiff’s 1935 Chevrolet EA Master Tell us about yourself - have you always been into cars? I’m semi-retired now. We’re shareholders and partners in Everyday Best Laundry. I wouldn’t say I’m a car guy, but I like them to look nice. I don’t like horses and I’m too lazy to walk. What are you driving? 1935 Chevrolet EA Master. It’s New Zealand new saloon with a 3900cc straight six. It’s the engine before the famous Blue Flame - they used to use the Blue Flame as stock car engines. It’s got about 98,000 miles on the clock. What is it you love most about this vehicle? I’ve always wanted an older vehicle, a vintage or a classic. I didn’t have the time to do one up, I wanted it done. I also wanted it to be drivable - I didn’t want to have to take it places on a trailer. I like the suicide doors - it’s a bit different. The model before and after had normal doors - it makes this one special. My wife and I have taken it to the Art Deco Festival in Napier two or three times. Where is it from? It’s right hand drive, so it’s built for New Zealand or Australia, and it’s New Zealand new. Chevrolet is an American auto maker.

Where did you get it? I bought it from Rangiora. It was fully restored by the previous two owners. What’s the worst thing about the vehicle? When you fuel it up, you have to add all the additives. The fuel these days isn’t designed for that type of engine. I get a thrill out of driving it, though. I don’t think it has any real negatives. The kids won’t use it because it doesn’t have seatbelts in the back, so they can’t take their kids. That’s probably a positive though. Was it expensive to buy and is it expensive to run? I paid $35,000 for it but someone offered me $50k for it the other week. Old cars don’t really go down in price - it’s a good investment. The best part, though, is the people that come up and talk about the old one their dad used to have, or how their uncle chopped the top off one and used it as a bush basher. Is it your dream car? If not, what is? I haven’t got a dream car, really. I wouldn’t mind one of those smoke-damaged Lamborghinis for $25,000, though. Being reliable and something that doesn’t cost too much is the dream.

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LL CANCE MARLBOROUGH CAR CLUB 6 March: Motorkhana 13 March: Tua Marina sealed sprint 27 March: Tua Marina gravel sprint 3 April: Purcell Cup Motorkhana 30 April (tbc): Pukaha Valley gravel sprint 29 May (tbc): Owen Brothers Redwood Pass gravel sprint All events require a vaccine pass to gain entry and be eligible to compete, as per NZ Government and MSNZ rules. Due to the lack of viewing areas, we are discouraging spectators at our Tua Marina sprint events as the number of people will quickly exceed Covid restrictions.

CLASSIC CARS MARLBOROUGH KARTSPORT MARLBOROUGH The Kartsport Marlborough annual Summer Series: 12 March: Round 3 Random scrutineering from 9am and racing from 10am.

20 March: Hospice Vehicle Display at Waterlea Race course. The tenth annual Hospice Vehicle Display has been cancelled as running the event with only 100 attendees at a time was deemed not worth the effort. Marlborough Hospice thanks everyone who has contributed this year so far, and the event will return in 2023.

ROTOITI POWERBOAT CLUB 12-13 March: The Rotoiti Powerboat Club Regatta and National Championship Lake Rotoiti. $20 per person - under 12’s free. Vaccine pass required for entry. Racing begins from 10am.

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Powerboats power up MATT BROWN The fastest boats in New Zealand will battle for supremacy at Lake Rotoiti as a popular competition returns for the second year running. One of only two Blenheim-based club members and currently ranked second in his class, Nigel Wiblin says his goal is to push his classic powerboat to break the 100 mile-per-hour milestone. “I want to say I’ve done it,” Nigel says. “[Breaking 100mph] is noted in powerboat records and it’s a goal people generally like to achieve.” Ironically, Nigel says his 42-yearold modified hydroplane, named Tammatha, is one of the slower boats with most in his modified-hydroplane class capable of reaching about 105mph. Tammatha’s saving grace is her reliability, he says. “All the other boats broke down or had issues and I came second,” he laughs. Choppy water was a lot of his competitors’ undoing, something he hopes won’t be an issue this year. “The long range forecast is looking pretty good – but at two and a half weeks away, it’s sort of crystal balling it,” he says. “Calm water is key. If a boat hits a little wave at speed the wrong way, there can be carnage.” The main attraction will be the GP’s that can crack speeds of more than 170mph. There should be seven or eight of them running. “They are literally flying,” says Nigel. The big boys are running specialist motors – GM motors. There will also be six Formula 1 tunnel hulls that are also capable of 130mph. All the boats racing are powered by inboard or outboard motors –

Nigel Wiblin puts his powerboat Tammatha through its paces at a recent club meet. Photo: Delwyn Forsythe. split about 50/50 between the two But in Nigel’s class, many inboards are running converted and hotted up car motors. Nigel’s powerboat has a Honda VTEC under the bonnet. He says other popular motors are Nissan SR20’s and V6’s; “All of the classes I follow are car motors. You can get a lot of horsepower out of them.” Powerboating has been a silver-lining to the pandemic for Nigel. A project manager who spends a lot of time in the Maldives, Nigel says he would never have had time to travel New Zealand with his powerboat had the

borders been open. “I’ve been able to race around New Zealand – Lake Karapiro, Lake Kaniere and Lake Hood. After this year, my time is going to be limited again.” He says the powerboating community is awesome. “It’s like clubs used to be in the old days, before bureaucracy and bullshit came along. “Everyone is helpful, like-minded people wanting to get out there and enjoy motorsport. “Powerboating is the one and only good thing to come out of the pandemic for me.” Nigel says the Rotoiti track is one

of the best in the world for spectators. “The boats come straight at you at one part, and they go alongside the beach for about 200m. Last year’s national championship saw about 67 vessels from across the country compete at the popular mountain lake. With the current Covid setting there will be restrictions on where spectators can go, such as the pits, but Nigel says they’re working on systems to separate people into different areas of less than 100 people. “It’s a sacrifice they [the organisers] have to make.

“This year will be a little tighter with Covid Setting, but a lot of people didn’t think it was going to go ahead. If you’re coming up, take consideration of Covid. “The restrictions won’t please everybody, but the alternative is not to run it at all. This is only the second regatta to be run this year – the others cancelled due to Covid cancelations. “Everyone’s doing their best.” The Rotoiti Powerboat Club Regatta and National Championship runs over Saturday and Sunday. Racing begins at 10am on Saturday, 12 March at Lake Rotoiti.

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Cricket World Cup trailblazer has high hopes for women’s game PETER JONES

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When the first ball of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is bowled in Mount Maunganui on March 4, one Marlborough resident will be watching with special interest. Judi McCarthy, who resides in Waikawa, was a trailblazer for women’s cricket in this country. As a right-handed opening batter, she played 11 test matches and five one day internationals for New Zealand between 19661975, scoring five half centuries and a test century, against England. In 1973 Judi - maiden name Judi Doull - was part of a history-making cricketing adventure. She and 13 team-mates travelled to England to take part in the inaugural cricket World Cup tournament. The women’s event, which featured seven countries playing 60-over matches, was the first of its kind, being staged two years before the first men’s World Cup, which was also hosted by England, and won by the West Indies. The Kiwis gave a strong account of themselves. They beat eventual victors England, losing only to Australia and an International team. But for weather disruptions they could have finished second, and even had a shot at winning if other results had fallen their way. The 84-year-old says she relished the opportunity to participate in the first World Cup, although recalled that the time between games was an issue, with the

players not getting enough cricket and becoming sick of mayoral receptions and down time, especially as the whole trip was self-financed. “But apart from that I wouldn’t grumble,” she added, “because they set the ball rolling.” She lists the 1966 tour to England as one of the highlights of her career. “That was a very long tour. It took six weeks to get there and six weeks to get back – in six-berth cabins”, she recalled. “That was my first time in [the NZ side] and then I played every year after that. “We had a brilliant tour in ’72 to Australia and South Africa. We weren’t considered good enough for Aussie so they gave us a fiveday test and we beat them. We had never beaten them before, then we went to South Africa and won the test series over there, so that was probably the best results we achieved.” Judi retired in 1975 after playing her final test against the Australians at the Basin Reserve and was made a life member of NZ Cricket in 2020. She admits that often in that era women’s cricket was seen as something of an add-on to the men’s game. “They used to say it was money, that nobody came [to watch] and that was true … [the women’s game] had to generate its own money. “When you were playing in those days you had cover all your expenses, even when you were on

Judi McCarthy [nee Doull] is flanked by NZ team mates Joc Burley, left, and Jill Saulbrey, right. Photos: Supplied. tour, but the good thing was that you didn’t lose jobs because [your employers] were so happy to see you playing top class sport.” Previously based in Can- The NZ women’s team who attended the very terbury, she first Cricket World Cup. moved to Marlwas very little development … borough soon after her final test we should have had under-17, and put her efforts into adminis- under-21, under-25 teams but tration, becoming chair of Cen- NZ Cricket let that junior section tral Districts women’s cricket fall away. That resulted in playsoon after. ers stepping up to international In 1992 NZ Women’s Cricket, cricket before they had the neceswho had previously governed sary depth of experience.” their own game, amalgamat- Judi has been a national women’s ed with their male counterparts cricket selector and manager. under the NZ Cricket banner, She ran the Silver Fern Club for a move that Judi felt slowed the many years, arranging get-togrowth of the women’s game. gethers for former NZ players, “Once we amalgamated there until handing that over to the

parent body in 2010. Cricket is not the only string to her sporting bow. She is a life member of the Picton Golf Club, is heavily involved with the Whitehead Park Bowling Club and previously coached a secondary school team that claimed a national basketball title. An energetic and experienced administrator, Judi has a simple rationale for those wondering whether to step forward in that area. “If you are interested, don’t you want to know how things work?”, she asks. As for the 2022 Cricket World Cup, Judi feels New Zealand have a very good chance of doing well. She plans to be in the stands cheering them on, dependent on “this COVID thing”, and says she has “her fingers crossed” for Kiwi success. “I have been offered some tickets [to the games]. NZ Cricket have scheduled a reunion dinner for the 1973 team in early April with all being invited but we will have to see what happens.” When asked whether she would prefer to be playing nowadays or in her heyday, Judi was ambivalent. “There is a yes and a no. The pressure has gone up with increased scrutiny on players and results in the modern game … but in some ways we had it better in less complicated times. It was totally amateur and a more balanced lifestyle. “Mind you, I wouldn’t mind being 30 again if I knew what I knew later on,” she added with a chuckle.

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grade finals were contested, with both grade one finals turning into closely-fought affairs. The men’s grade one title was taken out by the lively 7201 combination, who got past MBC 7-5 in a play-off encounter to earn a place in the decider. There they took on the experienced Vipers side and narrowly prevailed, with Clyde Paewai, David Fotu, Nigel Satherley, Trance Poa and Vili Taufa to the fore. Kyren Taumoefolau, Ryan McLeod, Josh Harrison, Todd Nicholas, Dylan McManaway and

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GrapeRide cancelled: The long-running Whitehaven Graperide cycling event, originally scheduled for April 23, 2022, has been cancelled. Making the announcement on Friday, event director Duncan Mackenzie said “after much consideration of all alternative options we are incredibly disappointed to announce the cancellation of our 2022 event. Unfortunately, under the COVID-19 red setting we are unable to deliver an event that would keep our competitors and volunteers safe, while complying with Government guidelines”. The 2023 Whitehaven GrapeRide is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023. A win for Finn: Marlborough mountain biker Finn Mckenzie is a national champion after claiming the New Zealand under-17 boys cross country title at the Crocodile Mountain Bike Park in Christchurch over the weekend. Fellow Marborough Boys’ College rider Cam Anderson completed an impressive podium taking second place after a tight battle with Finn, particularly in the first two laps. The local club also enjoyed more top 10 finishes from the following: Ian Thomas (Masters 3) 5th; Maddy Sinclair (Girls U17) 6th; Lachlan McNabb (Boys U17) 6th and Al Soper (Masters 3) 7th. In the downhill, staged on Sunday, Toby McKendry finished 10th in the male sport category, Nate Washer came 17th in the under-19 male category, Lachlan McNabb was 28th in the under-17 male section while Maddy Sinclair finished 9th in the under-17 female group. Women cricketers up and running: The Marlborough women’s cricket rep team finally got their season started when they played a friendly match against the Sydenham Premier Women’s side on February 19. Highlights included Courtney Bowen taking the first Marlborough wicket, a caught and bowled in the second over, plus the batting of Anna Booker, who top scoring for the side with 35, including five fours, in their first innings. There was also some stellar fielding from Joanne Farrell, a keen advocate for women’s cricket. The next rep clash is on Sunday, March 6, when they travel to Nelson to take on the home side in a 40-over match. Scores: Marlborough 111-5 (Anna Booker 35, Carly Englefield 21) Sydenham 147-3 (Eden Pettigrew 2-10 from 3 overs) Marlborough 62 all out (Eden Pettigrew 21) Sydenham 32-1.

Rowers get NZ nod: Wairau rowers Kobe Miller, Reuben Cook and Logan Docherty have been named in the New Zealand under-23 team after a series of trials. Fellow Wairau athletes Kyla Otway, Brooke Pitchford and Edward Lopas also attended the trials. Meg Flanagan, Pitchford, Otway, Lopas and Fred Vavasour will attend the NZ under-21 trials in April. Cricketers in action: Many of the province’s leading cricketers took part in a match at Horton Park on Sunday, designed to give players more match time ahead of future fixtures. Kirk Nicholas (34), Sam Boyce (27), Tarin Mason (32) and 35 from Finn Hawtin saw the Roberts XI reach 160-8 from 40 overs. Nick Weaver, with 4-30 and Josh Alexander, 2-16, were the most successful bowlers. In reply, the Stretch XI scored 164-6, rep coach Jarrod Englefield scoring 49 and fellow opener Luke Pannell 48. Corey Bovey’s unbeaten 23 helped cement the victory. Jethro Moran, 3-18 and Griffin Carter, 2-47, led the bowing figures. Saints back in action: The Marlborough-based Saints softball team resumed their top of the south competition on February 19 with two clear-cut wins against Nelson opposition. They travelled over the hill and accounted for Pirates 15-0, then Titans 12-2. Saints had a bye last weekend before heading back to Nelson, followed by a Blenheim double-header. College crews shine: Marlborough Boys’ College rowing crews claimed 11 medals at the South Island junior regatta, staged at Twizel last weekend. All the MBC crews reached A finals, bringing home three gold medals, three silver and five bronze. Overall, 33 three clubs competed, comprising 947 competitors. Gold medal-winning crews: Under-18 coxed quad: Dylan Locke, Zac Jenkins, Hugh Straker, Leon Poswillo, Walter Wickham (cox). Under-18 single: Ashley James Fitzgerald. Under-18 novice coxed quad: Luke Martella, Thomas Pitts, Louis Girling, Oliver Watts, Tyran Carter (cox). Ella, Kobe chosen: Marlborough tennis players Ella Sowman and Kobe Hart have been named as part of the Canterbury representative team to take part in the National Teams Event Championships for 2022.

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