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Rat plague hits region Matt Brown Reporter

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Fears of rodents reaching plaguelike proportions could become a reality in the region as Marlborough feels the bite of a long, dry summer. A lack of rain at the season’s end has created the perfect storm for the nasty critters. A pest expert is warning the problem will quickly get worse if people don’t take action. Spiderban Marlborough owner and pest control expert John Sigglekow says the “fully developed” rodent population has become a major issue early this season. “People need to look at what they’re going to do around longer-term consistent maintenance for rodents going forward,” John says. “As it gets deeper into winter, rodents are going to become more and more of an issue. “As it comes into summer, it’s the devil in the deep blue sea. “You come off the pitchfork and get thrown into the ocean with the ants and the cockroaches and the wasps and everything else that’s going to go berserk.” John says a mega mast season, when plants produce a bumper crop of

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FESTIVAL FUN: Ana Wood from Blenheim Gymnastics Club took to the floor to show off her skills on the mat as part of the annual Schools’ Gymnastics Festival. Around 800 competitors took part in the competition at the weekend at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. Photo: Peter Jones.

seeds and fruit, gives rodents plenty to feast on. Two rodents can produce the equivalent of 75,000 droppings and 27 litres of urine within a year, enough to turn a roof space into a sewer, John says. “Rat bite fever, Leptospirosis, there’s a whole lot of things you can catch from rats,” John says. “If you get bitten or scratched by a rat or a mouse, you’re going to need some heavy antibiotics. “Even cats and dogs that have confrontations with large, aggressive rodents are at risk.” There are numerous known pathogens that can spread directly from rodents to humans and many more that can be spread by the mites, lice and louse the rodents are typically infested with. Rat fleas spreading the bubonic plague is a widely known example. The rodents are omnivores and also pose a real danger to native wildlife, not just eating birds and chicks but also in competition for the same food source. “It’s pretty disturbing when you get into it,” John says. He says the lack of rain meant rodents were not drowning in their burrows as they usually would.

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“Also, because of the long hot summer that we had, very dry, without the necessary rain that was to come in later in that season.” “Which has meant that all the mice that would have drowned in the burrows, simply haven’t died out. “They’ve all reached full sexual maturity and had their own babies,” John says. He says Marlborough needn’t fear ‘cat-sized’ rats, but they’re “relatively large”, some of the larger rats can get up to 500 grams or the weight of half a block of cheese. “It’s a big problem, not so much from a predatory point of view but more so for a hygiene and home maintenance perspective. “The main thing is that you take

Spiderban Marlborough owner and pest control expert John Sigglekow. Photo: Supplied. the baiting around your property Zealand are the Ship Rat/Roof seriously so that you’re not just Rat (Rattus Rattus), and the Wadoing piecemeal.” ter Rat (Rattus Norvegicus). The most common rats in New Roof rats are incredibly good

A large Norway rat, commonly infesting homes and sections in Marlborough. Photo: Supplied. climbers “It’s a busy old time for pest control probably for the next decade with the way the climate is changing.” John will be selling top-end heavy duty rodent control gear at his exhibit at the Marlborough Home and Garden Show on 5 July.

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Car accident leaves little gymnast in critical condition Paula Hulburt Seven-year-old Gracie Byrne was on her way to take part in a gymnastics competition in Blenheim when she was critically injured in a car accident. The family of four from Christchurch were heading to the annual Schools’ Gymnastics Festival at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 when their car careered off the road. Her dad Steven, 41, was also badly hurt in the crash which injured her older brother Evan, 13 and mum Dianne. Gracie was transferred to Auckland’s Starship Hospital where she was yesterday in intensive care in a stable condition. Members of Blenheim’s closeknit gymnastics community have expressed their shock and say their thoughts are with the girl’s family. Blenheim Gymnastics Club spokesman Tony Quirk says the South Island clubs are very close. “As a club we feel very much for the family. “The gymnastic fraternity is very close especially within the South Island given we have so much contact. We pray for their full recovery,” he says.

Stephen and Dianne Byrne were hurt in a crash along with their children as they travelled to Blenheim for a gymnastics competition. Photo: Supplied. The family’s car flipped several A spokeswoman from Capital Evan and Dianne were taken to times before rolling to a stop on & Coast District Health Board Wairau Hospital by ambulance its side in a paddock near Okara- says due to privacy reasons where a spokeswoman says there mio on Saturday. she could not comment on were in a stable condition at the Both father and daughter were Stephen’s condition. time of going to press on Monday. rushed by Nelson Marlbor- The car they were in flipped sev- The talented young gymnast is ough Rescue Helicopter to eral times into a field at speed, from the Christchurch School of Wellington Hospital. killing a sheep. Gymnastics.

Emergency services were called to the scene north of Blenheim on SH6 about 12.35pm on Saturday. The Serious Crash Unit were on the scene until around 3.35pm when the road was reopened. A Givealittle page has been set up by a close friend of the family, Andy Milne. More than $3000 was donated within a few hours. “They’re all a long way from home, and from each other. “They have some family with them currently, and other family and friends are hoping to be with them as soon as possible. “The short-term need will be to help pay for flights and accommodation for key support people … but once they’re all home they will doubtlessly face further financial pressure as they recuperate. “The Byrne family mean a huge amount to everyone here in their church, school and local communities. “Please give generously so we can support them the way they’ve always supported all of us,” he wrote on the page. To donate visit givealittle.co.nz/ cause/byrne-family-support-required-after-car-accident.

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Bookings ahoy at new yacht club Paula Hulburt

There are few walls and no roof yet, but $1.3 million yacht club has already secured bookings through to 2023. Members of the historic Queen Charlotte Yacht Club (QCYC) in Picton have plenty to smile about as a replacement club takes shape near Shelly Beach. And with the official opening planned for February next year, the club is also being looked at as a possible wedding venue. Yachting New Zealand regional development officer Ian Gardiner says the new club is attracting a lot of interest nationally. “Quite a number of people have asked about it as a wedding it’s starting to be looked at as a great national venue, with uninterrupted views across the water of course. “The first event is scheduled in for the first week of February next year where a Zephyr Class national event will see 80 plus vessels. “It’s within easy reach of Auckland and Dunedin,” he says. The former army building, which came from the Delta Camp in the Wairau Valley, had been deemed unfit for purpose for years and has been demolished.

BeeApp Co-founder and CEO Erik Bast, left, out in the field with the BeeApp. Photo: Supplied.

Bee app creating a buzz Paula Hulburt The new Queen Charlotte Yacht Club building is already being booked. Photo: Matt Brown. The purpose-built club will re- Members have worked with place the 74-year-old clubhouse Marlborough District Counwhich was at the mercy of in- cil staff to open-up the Shelley coming high tides and prone to Beach Public Reserve for the flooding in storms. benefit of visitors, stakeholders “It’d had it really,” says Ian. and the community. “The windows didn’t open and “It will make the area safer and there was a 300mm bubble in more enjoyable,” says Ian. the middle of the floor where Complete with a kitchen and the sea had pushed the floor up.” bar, the club will also be used for The new 665 metres square community group functions. It’s building will be a multi-pur- hoped the improvements will pose facility for the community get more people involved with as well as being used for Yacht the club. Club functions. The seven-metre-high cedar It will feature a second mezza- wood and colour steel build nine floor with changing rooms spans over the water, with part and storage underneath. of the club built on piles. There has been a QCYC located Members hope marine life will in the Picton harbour area since use the piles as a new habitat. the 1930s. “It’s a win, win,” says Ian.

of the team on the ground. The company has earned the right to take part in a pitch which could see them scoop the prize pool. The event is the first international version of Silicon Valley’s largest start up conference. Three New Zealand startups from ecentre’s Sprint Global startup programme also flew to Sydney to take part. Marlborough-based BeeApp cofounder and keen beekeeper Dale DeLuca came up with the idea after looking for ways to help combat everyday problems. The self-taught apiarist says he couldn’t find an app that could help. “I quickly found there wasn’t anything decent around that was going to help me understand how my hives were performing, or keep track of the health of my bees… “As a beekeeper I understand what beekeepers need,” he says. The company’s technology suite includes sensors, offline smartphone apps and web-based dashboards.

The brains behind a new beekeeping app have been chosen to pitch for a $100,000 funds boost. Bee Intelligence, which provides its BeeApp software for commercial beekeepers, is one of just 20 companies to be shortlisted. The app, which started life in Marlborough, saw off competition from a raft of other businesses at the LAUNCH Festival in Sydney - which attracted more than a1000 start-up businesses. BeeApp Co-founder and CEO Erik Bast, says it’s been an exciting time. “We’re really excited to be one of the few startups pitching at the event – it’s strong validation that there is international interest in BeeApp. “We are excited about the opportunity to be exposed to the resources and expertise of these global innovation leaders, he says. Bee Intelligence co-founder Christian Stresing made the long trip from Berlin to Sydney to join some

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Blenheim’s fastest barista Paula Hulburt

A Blenheim barista known for her fast service is setting speed records elsewhere – in her rally car. During the week, popular CBD café, bakery and deli staff member Tracey Clarke won the Dovedale west gravel hillclimb sprint with husband Jason. The Marlborough Car Club members have just returned from a race in Timaru where they worked as crew and stayed trackside. The rally, organised by Nelson Car Club took place in Wakefield recently and saw the duo climb 239ft over 4kms. They scooped first place with a time of 1.59.655 minutes, beating second place contestants by points of a second. It’s the first time they have won there, says Tracey who has been involved in the sport since 1994. She also met her husband through rally car racing. “Luckily we get on very well,” she says. “I used to drive many years ago but took a break when we had children before getting back into it in 2013 as a codriver and navigator”.

Families turn out in force Husband and wife team Gary and Tracey Clarke are accomplished rally drivers. Photo: Supplied. All drivers must hold a cur- it’s called an Indian file,” she holding a special open day rent club membership of a says. with an Autocross event on Member club to be eligible to With their oldest son, who Saturday 29 June to showcompete. is just 12 years old, already case the club and attract new Before competing, Tracey driving his own rally car members. says teams travel round the with Marlborough Car Club, Anyone aged 12 plus is welcourse at a slower pace, tak- it won’t be long before the come to attend. There is a $10 ing notes needed to help nav- whole family are involved in entry fee. Safety gear is proigate through the race itself. the sport. vided and limited club cars “We get to look at the road Tracey says it’s “hard to ex- will be available. and drive at a speed you’d go plain” exactly why the sport The club is at 102 Aerodrome on a normal road and write has such a strong pull. Road, Omaka in Blenheim our own notes. “It’s basically the adrenaline.” and the event will be held be“That’s what I use to navigate, Marlborough Car Club are tween 12-5pm.

Hundreds of intrepid trampers wrapped up against the cold to tackle the annual Walk in the Park in the Dark. Rarangi Surf Lifesaing Club’s annual fundraiser saw families from across the region complete either a long or short walk up the Wither Hills. A procession of torch lights could be seen weaving its way up the hill, with many families stopping off on their way back at the rotary lookout for a breather and to admire the view. Thick coats and hats were on display as the temperature fell but a great time was had by all. A club spokesperson says they are delighted with the turnout of support. “Thanks so much to everyone who turned up and braved the cold to support our club. Massive thanks to our sponsors and of course all our club members who helped run a great event”. Supported by Go Marlborough, Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Marlborough District Council and Fireworks New Zealand, the walk has become a popular addition to the region’s event calendar.

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Volunteers needed: Do you have a few hours free each week? The Tōtaranui 250 Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help meet and greet. Volunteer power is also needed to help with the exciting week of events planned from 21 November 2019. Tōtaranui 250 Trust General Manager Chrissy Powlesland says there are lots of varied roles available. “Our main requirement is enthusiasm, commitment and a big smile,” she says. If you would like to help out, give Chrissy a call, Ph: 03 573 5668 or email: chrissy@totaranui250.co.nz

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paula@marlboroughmedia.co.nz Dr Molly Wittig is holding a mug of coffee as she explains a busy start to the day meant her morning caffeine fix had to wait. The midwinter sun filters through the windows at her comfortable Blenheim clinic room, a stack of well-thumbed papers and her latest read lay on her desk, a book she knows very well. Molly will be at this year’s Marlborough Book Festival talking to award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold about the book she edited – Headlands – New Stories of Anxiety. It was, Molly says, a fascinating read. “She’s a very accomplished journalist. We spoke yesterday [Thursday]; she’s down some really cool things and is really driven and accomplished. “The book is great for people to know that they’re not alone and maybe they can identify and think, wow, that’s what I’m going through.” She says. A published fiction writer with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University, Molly is the perfect choice to head-up this element of the festival. Appearing on stage at the ASB theatre is making Molly slightly nervous. She prefers to think of it as a “chat about the book with friends”. “The great thing about the festival is it feels like a group of friends who are all there because we love books and authors,” she says. Featuring a collection of stories by 32 Kiwis from all walks of life sharing their personal experiences of anxiety, the book seeks to show what anxiety is. Brave contributors share their stories in a way which is sometimes raw and confronting. But all want to see an end to the stigma surrounding mental health. With steady number of people seeking her help, Molly, who runs the Wittig Clinic, says readers will be able to relate,

Marlborough Clinical psychologist Dr issues. Photo: Jim Tannock. or know someone who will. “The big question is why she chose anxiety and how she got these people,” she says. “It’s a diverse group of people who’ve been willing to do it. It’s like casting out a net and seeing what you catch.” Born in New Orleans, Molly arrived in Marlborough permanently with her husband Alex, also a doctor, but of medicine, in 2014.

“The great thing about the festival is it feels like a group of friends...” With a young family, a cat, a dog, a private practice and three chooks, it is little wonder that the day’s first cup of coffee sometimes falls by the wayside. But Molly’s buzz is not caffeine induced; she’s excited about the festival. As a festival devotee and a writer, herself, there’s plenty to look forward to. She co-wrote Guardians of Draconem, a magical realism book for middle graders aged 8-12 years-old. Its follow-up is underway. “It’s finding the time. It’s always roaming around in my head, it just a matter of picking up the threads again,” she says.

Molly Wittig helps people with anxiety This will be my fourth festival. I just love it, the organisers always do such a professional job. “I always try and pick the ones [shows] I really want to go as, sadly I can’t go to them all and then I’ll hear that someone else was really good,” she says. One in four New Zealanders suffer from a diagnosed mood or anxiety issues. Is the issue more prevalent than it once was? Probably not, says Molly, but people are more aware of what to look out for and when to seek help. “A hundred years ago it wouldn’t have been diagnosed and just dealt with by the family, probably in the dark without anyone else finding out. “It’s getting better though, it’s less taboo and less scary. The book brings out that there’s definitely a cultural disconnect with Māori people less likely to seek help than pākehā. “In the States, going to therapy has become mainstream but there are still many who are reluctant to seek help. “There is a dearth of help but it is improving,” she says. Tickets to the event, at the ASB Theatre on Saturday 6 July from 2-3pm, are available from ASB Theatre or online via Ticketek.

Marlborough makes China top ten: New Zealand has been named a top 10 destination by Chinese visitors. The ‘It’s My World Travel Awards’ recognise the world’s best destinations and emerging destinations for Chinese travellers in 2019. Marlborough was also named as top 10 emerging destination alongside the iconic locations of Sicily, Jerusalem and the Loire Valley. Marlborough is the only destination in the southern hemisphere to be recognised in the awards. Marlborough is rising to the top of visitors’ bucket lists says Tourism New Zealand chief executive. Stephen England-Hall. Happy Birthday: Marlborough District Library in Blenheim marked a milestone birthday last week, celebrating 30 years since it first opened its doors, on 19 June 1989. Staff member Marj Townsend, who has worked at the old and new libraries says a lot has changed over the decades. “Technology has had a huge impact on library services. When the library moved into the new premises in 1989, the catalogue was accessed through cards – we would manually stamp each individual item to issue a book. Libraries Manager Glenn Webster is proud of Marlborough’s popular libraries, and of how his staff have coped with constant changes. Teacher not on staff: A Marlborough teacher alleged to have had inappropriate relationships with several students over a period of years is no longer employed by the school. The female teacher took leave from her position at Marlborough Boys’ College last month as allegations of sexual misconduct came to light. She voluntarily agreed not to teach while police investigated the claims.

Stellar work from community support groups

The first ever Volunteer Community Awards meant a memorable night for many of the region’s hard-working volunteer groups. A partnership between Volunteer Marlborough and Marlborough District Council, the awards recognise voluntary groups who make a valuable contribution to the Marlborough community. In presenting the awards mayor John Leggett congratulated all those nominated and those who received awards. “Volunteer organisations do fantastic work in our community, across an amazing number of clubs, organisations and causes – these awards recognise that work,” he says. Twenty-three nominations were received, giving the judging panel had the tough task of selecting a winner and runner up for each of the four award categories. In choosing each of the winners, the

panel took into consideration the effectiveness of the activity, programme or service, the impact on the community, the volunteer input and the number of people who benefit. The winners and runner up of the awards are as follows: Arts, Culture & Heritage: Marlborough Civic Orchestra (Winner), Picton Maritime Festival Trust (Runner Up) Community/Social Services: Selmes Garden Trust (Winner), Marlborough Hospice Trust (Runner Up), LandSAR Marlborough (Commendation) Sport & Recreation: Marlborough Touch – Junior (Winner), Hockey Marlborough (Runner Up) Child/Youth Development: Graeme Dingle Foundation (Winner Equal) Marlborough Youth Trust (Winner Equal) Community Star Award: Bryan Strong.

Marlborough community groups have been recognised for their commitment and support. Photo: Supplied.

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Young author goes to print Paula Hulburt Nestled on the library shelves, a colourful cover catches the eye. Like its literary neighbours, it looks like a good read, but unlike the others, this book has been written by a ten-year old Blenheim girl. Even more impressively, English is not her first language. With a talent for creative writing, up-and-coming author Sayu Weerasinghe has published her first book. The St Mary’s School pupil says she has always been a keen writer. “I’ve always loved writing and reading, ever since I first went to the library when I was about 6-years-old. “My dad gave me the idea for the book and encouraged me to write it. “I didn’t have time any spare time at school, so I wrote after school and it took about 9 months to finish,” she says. The Coral Kingdom is a magical adventure story, full of colourful characters and exciting twists and

turns. The main character, Molly is whisked away to an unfamiliar land called the Coral Kingdom when her grandmother’s dog finds a glowing shell on the beach. Sayu is proud of the self-published work which she says wouldn’t have been possible without all the support and encouragement she had from her mum, dad, and teachers at St Mary’s School. She also credits her English teacher in Sri Lanka for her support, reading and editing the draft and her daughter Serene Palleyagedara for her wonderful illustration on the book cover. “I would like to write a series,” she says. “I’ve already got ideas where to go next and when I’m older I would like to get a job and write stories in my spare time”. When I told friends at school, I don’t think some believed me at first but when they saw it, they started asking me for autographs”. Born in Sri Lanka, Sayu first moved to Nelson where her mother studied at NMIT to be-

Author Sayu Weerasinghe spent nine months writing her first novel. Photo: Paula Hulburt. come a chartered accountant. The family moved to Blenheim four years ago. But learning a new language was no problem for Sayu who learnt English while living overseas. “I was lucky,” she says. Every teacher who has taught

Sayu has been given a copy as well as Marlborough District Library where the book can be borrowed. But for those wanting their own copies, Sayu’s debut book is available for $15 New Zealand dollars online.

“I used everything I know about writing in this book but never thought I’d have a book. “It was so exciting when the book arrived, and I saw my name on it.” The book can be ordered through w w w. l u l u . c o m / s p o t l i g h t / sayumdee

Record-breaking bull sale nets Ward farmer massive payday A Marlborough farmer has smashed records selling a bull for a jaw-dropping $85,000. Taimate Angus stud farmer Paul Hickman sold a two-year-old bull to Turihaua Angus Stud, in Gisborne, for the sum, eclipsing his previous record of $20,000. It is believed to be the highest for a bull in the South Island. “It is an extraordinary price,” Paul says. Previously, the top price Paul had received for one of his Angus bulls was $20,000. The Aberdeen Angus, simply known as Angus, is a Scottish This two-year-old Taimate Angus bull sold to Turihaua Angus Stud in breed of small beef cattle. The name comes from cattle naGisborne. Photo: Supplied.

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tive to Aberdeenshire and Angus in north-eastern Scotland. The Ward farmer has been breeding bulls on the family farm his whole life. Sired by Taimate Lazarus, a bull kept as a breeding stud, the as yet unnamed bull will be shipped to its new owner in Gisborne. “He is just an all-round exceptionally good bull,” Paul says. “To look at, his performance, the way he walks, the way he moves. Everything.” Paul says he sold another bull, by Lazarus, for $40,000 and another for $23,000. Paul says the highest amount

paid for a New Zealand Angus bull was around $150,000 in the mid-90’s. Breaking another South Island record, Taimate Angus received an average price of $14,000 for their 65 livestock up for sale, selling 65 out of 65 bulls. “She’s a good day and a rather long night celebrating,” Paul says. He says next year, there will be more sons of Taimate Lazarus for sale, but he wasn’t expecting to surpass this year’s prices. “That would be a hell of a long shot,” he says. “But never say never. “I’m very, very pleased.”

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est owners, with support from head office in Rotorua,” says Marlborough Branch Manager, Henry Morris. PF Olsen started off in Blenheim over 30 years ago, with the establishment, and later tending, of woodlots planted in the early 90’s. We are now the professional forest management company

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from many different sites. We believe that the forestry in the sounds is still a valuable industry and is a good use of land that would be otherwise unused for anything else. We have a purpose built log yard where the logs come in and many people still comment on the site of the Tawahi/Hinau fully loaded steaming up the channel. For more information, visit www.johnsonsbargeservices. co.nz or phone 03 574 2434.

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Blenheim bypass needed Dear Ed, Re your article on traffic gridlock at the Budge St Grove Rd intersection, I would be interested to know how this new bridge is now ONLY EXPECTED to reduce delays and increase the traffic through town. Surely it would have been worked out whether a new bridge would make any difference or not to the flow down Grove Rd. It certainly won’t make any difference to the flow of traffic through town though, especially going south.

The article also suggested traffic lights at Budge St and Grove Rd, it’s certainly going to need something, lights or a roundabout, which will in turn slow the now sped up traffic over the bridge down to what it is now. Blenheim needs a bypass irrespective of the cost, because it won’t get any cheaper. Just fiddling with what we have now is getting us nowhere, especially down Grove Rd, and it’s not going to get any better. M Whitmee.

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TUESDAY 25 June 2019

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The wellbeing process Doug Avery, farmer and author of The Resilient Farmer

OPINION: The greater wellbeing of our nation is currently a huge focus. Jacinda Ardern has made us all aware that this government has this at number one. Few would disagree of the value of state and community wellbeing, but where does it start? The whole process of wellbeing starts with you, your own determination to be as well as you can and that stems from two branches - your physical health and your mental health. Match fit is well understood with regard to physical health, but very few people in New Zealand practice match fit in mental health; the art of being event ready in the mind. As one who works regularly with people struggling with their lives, I see the two pillars of wellbeing, as equally important. But all too often us humans neglect our mental health. We expect it will just exist and survive and that carries on till a crisis emerges. Most people can cope with one

Doug Avery. Photo: Supplied. thing going badly wrong, some can cope with two things, but few can cope with three or more crushing events coming down on them. It’s at these times when our selftalk turns to personal destruction in an untrained mind. Emotional intelligence...wow that sounds soft! Especially us guys who have inherited the determination that when the going gets tough, we harden up, show no fear, and get through. Statistics don’t back up the success of this strategy. Three times as many men as women take their own lives and that figure is pumped up by thousands of men living broken

sad lives. For me, hardening did not help. When a huge drought ravaged our farm at Grassmere in Eastern Marlborough 20 years ago, I tried to beat it by working harder, cutting back on expenditure and isolating myself from the shame I was witness too, my loved land, dusting in my face. My pride stripped, my physical being exhausted, and my new found friend “beer”, my selftalk, only failure. I resigned from my Lions club, school board of trustees, and became captain of a new club, “The Sad Bastards Club”. My salvation came from Dr Derrick Moot of Lincoln University who re-ignited my “HOPE”, something I have never lost since. Now I see challenge always as the next opportunity and have created the ability to help others achieve wellbeing in their lives. Today I’m captain of another organisation, the “Glad Bastards” club, a growing group of people who know about managing their soft skills and living life to the full.

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TUESDAY 25 June 2019

Finding the salsa groove overseas A dance duo with a passion for salsa have taken their talent to the next level after travelling overseas to learn the latest moves. Blenheim husband-and-wife Gary and Karen Knofflock have just returned from a 10day dance trip to the Dominion Republic. The pair held a Latin Dance Party so others can benefit from their skills. And they’re planning to bring a dance festival to Blenheim later this year.

Karen says they chose the Dominion Republic as it was where the Bachata style of salsa originated. “There were up to 200 people there from all over the world; there were about seven of us from New Zealand. We wanted to learn all the moves so we can teach them here and what place to learn than where it all started,” she says. The globe-trotting team from Salsa Groove Marlborough travel regularly to keep up to date with the latest crazes.

They had planned to travel to Cuba while overseas, but political reasons saw the trip cancelled at the last minute they went to the Bahamas instead, ‘Havana is one of our favourite places. You can go into a café in Little Havana and just get up to dance,” says Karen. “People asked if we were from Cuba. Every time we hear music, we just have to dance”. Now back in the country, she has turned her attentions to organising their first dance

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TUESDAY 25 June 2019

Pelorus produce top performance Peter Jones Reporter

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Pelorus sent a clear warning message to their Marlborough premier rivals at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday, downing Tokomaru 6654 with an emphatic display of quality netball. Toko have been in red hot form of late but had no answer to the improved drive through court and defensive pressure placed on them by a Pelorus side missing one leading player, but regaining another. Key defender Danelle Moffatt injured her ankle during a rep game the previous weekend, ruling her out of Tuesday’s match, but cocaptain Courtney Taufa returned to the fray after a few weeks off, also caused by an ankle injury. Taufa’s presence lifted the Pelorus attacking end while Kelly West and Oriana Houra worked extra hard in the defensive circle to make up for Moffatt’s absence. The result was an emphatic win to the “Ladies in Dark Blue”, who led by only two at halftime but produced a match-defining third quarter, winning it 21-9 to claim a 14-goal lead after 45 minutes. Toko were able to reduce the winning margin by two in the final stanza but never did enough to find the slick, quick-scoring game they so often produce. The main difference was illustrated by the match stats. Pelorus dominated possession, putting up 85 shots to their opponents’ 57, meaning that although the Toko shooters, Haze Tepuia and Gemma Hika shot at their usual high percentage, with Hika land-

ing 14 from 14, Pelorus were able to operate at a slightly lower percentage and still come out well on top. Their shooting duo of Taufa and Olivia Pinkerton operated smoothly, receiving quality ball from middies Jordan Peipi, Kelsie Fitzpatrick and Jenna Gilbert as they produced arguably the side’s best performance of the season. The night’s early game featured traditional rivals Harlequins and SMOG. Quins won every quarter, albeit by smallish margins, slowly and surely squeezing SMOG out of the game to win 48-33. Missing ace shooter Lauren Murray, Harlequins were well served by replacement Cathy Kitto. Georgie Bryce, Bridget Gane and Mikayla Avant were prominent through midcourt, while Taylor Rogers, Jackson McLaren and Liv Hodson stood tall in the defensive circle. Bonnie Morris, Katie Cunningham and Kate Gaudin were SMOG’s best as the “Ladies in Black” were forced to play catchup netball from the outset once again. A quick start may be top of their wish list when they step onto court tonight. Tuesday’s final game saw Marlborough Girls’ College romp away from Awatere 73-37. MGC led by 18 goals at halftime, the game effectively over, with their combinations gelling superbly to convert a wealth of possession, eventually putting up 86 shots to their rivals’ 53. Isabella Rohloff and Anna Gardiner were both on target, sharing the shooting load, while Ella Donald and Eleri James-Sitters

“In the first round we would have a good quarter then a couple not so good but we are certainly getting more accurate and scoring off more of our turnovers.” Nicklin admits that the side’s goals have changed since the season began. “At the beginning of the season it was about building good connections, the girls learning and enjoying their netball but, with the way they are going, I think there is an expectation that they want to go all the way in this competition.”

Pelorus midcourter Jordan Peipi in action on Tuesday evening. Photo: Peter Jones. brought pace and purpose to the midcourt. Olivia Robinson and Lily Tueti were the pick of the defenders. Awatere will be disappointed after their strong showing against Quins last week, but worked hard throughout, never giving up on a

night when they were simply outclassed. MGC coach Raramai Nicklin is happy with how her side is tracking at the moment. “We are definitely improving every week and putting together more of a consistent performance.

Scores: Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 73 (Isabella Rohloff 26/32, Anna Gardiner 47/54) Awatere 37 (Tracee Lee 3/5, Aimee Jones 30/40, Ashleigh Childs 5/8). Quarter scores (winning team first): 198, 15-8, 22-13, 17-8. Pelorus Edridge Contracting 66 (Olivia Pinkerton 24/32, Courtney Taufa 42/53) Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 54 (Haze Tepuia 40/43, Gemma Hika 14/14). Quarter scores: 14-12, 16-16, 21-9, 1517. Harlequins Radich Law 48 (Hayley Marfell 18/28, Cathy Kitto 30/38) SMOG Good Home 33 (Lucy Barrett 17/33, Kate Gaudin 16/22). Quarter scores: 13-7, 11-9, 12-10, 12-7. Round two standings: Harlequins 6, Tokomaru 3, MGC 6, Pelorus 4, SMOG 0, Awatere 0. Tonight’s draw: Harlequins v MGC 6.15pm, Awatere v Tokomaru 7.30pm, Pelorus v SMOG 8pm.

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TUESDAY 25 June 2019

Tohis book top spot Peter Jones

Waitohi claimed top seeding for the Marlborough sub-union rugby semifinals with an emphatic 47-15 win over Moutere in Picton on Saturday. A 21-point scoring burst just prior to halftime at Endeavour Park allowed the Tohis to take control of a tough encounter. After 30 minutes of see-sawing play Waitohi trailed 5-8, battling to hold off a strong challenge from the Magpies. However, within 10 minutes the game’s complexion changed completely, converted tries to centre Daniel Samita, flanker Taine Cragg-Love and No 8 Taimi Fangatua allowing the Tohis a commanding 26-8 halftime lead. Three more second half tries clinched the deal for the home side, with Moutere claiming a consolation touchdown on full time to make the final score 47-15. Waitohi’s versatile player/coach Jimmy Giles, who wore the 10 shirt this week with ace goalkicker Corey Bovey unavailable, said they had expected a tough challenge. “Things haven’t been going their way this season but they are a better team than results suggested … so we knew they were going to come our house and give us a good go. “After a week off [with the bye] I reminded the lads that we couldn’t be low in the first part of the match, but I think we were. “We missed Corey today, especially his direction, but we eventually worked out where we could attack them and once we got some momentum we went on from there.” Giles had praise for a couple of “guys who often fly under the radar”, winger Euygene Taylor, who stepped up both with the boot and in general play, plus hard-working lock Jack Evans. Flanker Cragg-Love was again energetic and prominent, along with exciting backs Saia Tokai at halfback, centre Daniel Samita and fullback Fetuli Paea. Hooker Aiden Gane, lock Mike LegerKula and No 8 Matt McCormick shone up front for the Magpies, with halfback Ben Finau, midfielders Aki Kaumavae

Tom Murray, left, and Michael Brake on the victory podium after claiming silver in Poland. Photo: Rowing NZ.

Waitohi centre Daniel Samita crosses for the first of his two tries at Endeavour Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. and Petueli Taufaga creative out wide. lege First XV were unable to reverse a Things were a lot closer in Seddon, where recent trend in their UC championship East Coast and Central battled to a 12-12 campaign, losing 28-19 to Lincoln Comdraw. The Blues led 7-5 at halftime, with bined on Saturday. Their sixth loss sees the home side winning the second half MBC slip to 10th on the standings. Head coach Matt MacDougall said a by the same margin to share the points. With two rounds to be played before the high error rate from his charges, plus semifinals Waitohi are assured of top some crucial missed tackles, allowed the spot, with Moutere, who have a bye next country side to take control of the match after MBC led 14-12 at the break. week, now very likely to miss the cut. Standings (provisional): Waitohi 39, With 10 minutes to go MBC trailed 25Central 31*, East Coast 28, Renwick 18, 19 before conceding what MacDougall described as a “silly penalty”, allowing Moutere 13*. *Still have a bye. Scores: Waitohi 47 (Daniel Samita 2, Lincoln to close out proceedings. Taine Cragg-Love, Taimi Fangatua, Ste- He said midfielder Tristan Taylor had fan Roguski, Saia Tokai, Duane Aholelei “one of his best games” along with centries, Euygene Taylor 3 con, Fetuli Paea 2 tre David Asiata and the tireless William con, Cragg-Love con) Moutere 15 (Matt McKenzie on the flank. McCormick, Max Freydell tries, Freydell Next up for MBC is a home game on Saturday against powerhouse Christchurch con, pen). HT: 26-8 Waitohi. Central 12 (Jake Cresswell, Logan Rob- BHS. inson tries, Glen Smith con) East Coast Scores: Lincoln Combined 28 Marlborough Boys’ College 19 (Tino Vakaloa, 12. HT: 7-5 Central. The Moutere’s women’s team returned Monu Moli, Ryan McLeod tries, Keelan to their winning ways with a 50-7 win Murrell 2 con). HT: 14-12 MBC over Awatere in Seddon on Friday night. Moutere, who lost their unbeaten record Other UC championship results from to Waimea Old Boys the previous week- Saturday: Christchurch BHS 88 Waimea end, now sit just a single point behind 0; St Andrew’s 62 Mid Canterbury 6; leaders Waimea on the Tasman division Shirley 38 Roncalli 7; Nelson 24 Timaru 22; St Bede’s 32 St Thomas 17; Christ’s one table. Meanwhile, the Marlborough Boys’ Col- College 29 Rangiora 10.

Jack brings home two bronze

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Marlborough swimmer Jack Bugler single-handedly ensured the Blenheim Swim Club had a strong presence at the New Zealand Open championships in Auckland last week. Thanks to Jack’s results the Blenheim-based club placed 16th overall on points among the 70 clubs represented, “a huge effort from a single swimmer”, said club coach Jenni Gane. “Jack had a wonderful week at the pool”, she added. He brought home two bronze medals, placing third in both the 100m breaststroke and 200m freestyle finals. Overall, Jack took off a staggering 49.67 seconds off his previous per-

sonal bests across 10 events. Other placing included a fourth, four fifths and two sixths, with one event not counting as a para event. Para swimmers in all classes compete together in the final and are scored against the world record in their classification. The 16-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College year 12 student swims in the S14 category and has his sights set on representing his country at the Tokyo Olympic Para Games. Racing in Auckland, the biggest meet of his career so far, Jack showed he can perform on the national stage despite being up against some exceptional swimmers, including a national S14 record holder, world para qualifiers and NZ para representatives.

Jack Bugler trains in the Blenheim pool. Photo: Peter Jones.

Silver medal for Murray in Poland Peter Jones Rowers from Marlborough clubs made a promising start to their European campaigns when the World Rowing Cup II was staged at Poznan, Poland over the weekend. Tom Murray, from the Blenheim club, was the best of the bunch, picking up a silver medal in the men’s pair alongside Michael Brake. The Kiwi pair won their A/B semi-final after qualifying with the fastest time in the men’s pair heats, and faced Italy, Great Britain, Serbia, Australia and Canada in their final. Australia’s Alexander Hill and Joshua Booth led through the 500m mark with Brake and Murray comfortable in second. Although they pushed the Aussies all the way to the line the NZ pair were unable to close the gap and took silver, half a boat length back, in 6:39.49, just shy of Australia’s winning time of 6:38.23. Canada took bronze in 6:43.34. “It was a good race for us,” said Murray. “It has been a really useful regatta to gain some more information and to race new crews. We look forward to racing again in two weeks time. A head wind is no one’s favourite condition to race in, but the course is very fair for everyone.” Murray’s Blenheim clubmate Harrison Somerville also put on a strong showing. He raced in the lightweight double final with Matthew Dunham It became a battle for first place between Germany and Italy, with Australia, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand sitting behind the duo. In their first season together, Somerville and Dunham made an impressive debut, finishing fifth. Germany took gold, Italy took silver an Australia took bronze. Robbie Manson contested the men’s single scull B final. Lined up against Italy, France, Poland, Lithuania and Azerbaijan, Manson took the lead after 1000m, crossing the line first ahead of Lithuania in second, and Poland in third. His time was 7.31.61. Manson, who trained to be at his peak for the World Cup events last season, admitted before he left NZ that his main focus this year is the world champs at the end of the season and he has tailored his training to that effect. Wairau club rowers Kirstyn Goodger and Ella Greenslade were part of the NZ eight which finished fourth in the final. A nail-biting race, Australia took gold, from the fast-finishing USA crew. Great Britain came home third, just 1.38 seconds ahead of the Kiwis.

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TUESDAY 25 June 2019

Rangers on top Peter Jones Rangers AFC maintained their unbeaten run in Marlborough division one football and went top of the table on their own, downing Blenheim Valley Marlborough Boys’ College 6-1 at A and P Park on Saturday. The impressive Rangers outfit began the game brightly, scoring early through the prolific Adam Rose. They doubled their advantage soon after when Harry Morel finished off a superb team build-up. MBC, stung by the early strikes, settled into their work but were unable to prevent Sam Pearson making it 3-0 at the halftime break. Despite play being tighter in the second 45 minutes, Rangers still appeared the more dangerous side and second goals to Rose and Pearson, plus one to Sam Patterson, proved it. Rangers coach John Denmark said, “Although Rangers were not at their best, I was more than happy with victory. Full credit to MBC who battled right to the final whistle”. His rival coach, Gareth Pugh said it was a good exhibition of passing football. “We grabbed a consolation goal through an excellent Jonty Pinkerton free kick from 30 metres which curled into the top corner.” Patrick Moran was the best player for MBC with Jacob Babb having his strongest game to date. In the other division one match on Saturday, BV Cobras accounted for Central Wolves 2-1.

Matt Anderson drives Smokin By to the lead during the latter stages of Sunday’s Winter Cup. Photo: Peter Jones.

Latecomer crashes party Peter Jones Reporter

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Ben Burridge, left, from the Rangers Clubs of Marlborough side and Novus Picton defender Jasper Hopkins contest possession at Athletic Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. Wolves scored first through Richie Marsden after a goalmouth scramble to take a 1-0 lead into halftime, however early in the second half Wolves brought down centre forward Cam Lang in the box and gave up a penalty that was scored by Lincoln Elsworth. Elsworth was active in setting up a lot of opportunities and took a few heavy hits for his efforts before centre mid Jack Procter managed to grab Cobras second. The last 20 minutes saw play see-saw as Wolves pushed for an equaliser, however Cobras held on. Cobras players Hamish Westwater, Jackson Simmons and Elsworth made strong contributions in the second half while Gregg Slatter and Aaron Vercoe were prominent throughout for Wolves. Standings: Rangers AFC 6, BV Cobras 4, Central Pirates 3, Central Wolves 3, BV MBC 1. Women’s football The Blenheim Valley Bullets

lost 3-0 to Richmond Foxes in their Nelson women’s division one match at A and P Park on Saturday. Spectators were treated to a highly-competitive, physical game which began with an early goal to the Foxes, an own goal off the head of a Bullets defender. The remainder of the half was tightly-fought and, despite a string of attacks at either end, the score remained 1-0 at half time. The second half was equally competitive, the second goal coming when Charlotte Ferguson chipped over BV keeper, Maggie Lane’s head. A final, somewhat contentious, goal came from Richmond’s Jess Watts, with the local players called for an offside flag. Top performances came from Hannah Martin on defence, Luci Marra and Beth Gray. Player of the day for BV went to midfielder Lauren Sloan for her outstanding work rate.

A latecomer crashed the party at Waterlea Raceway on Sunday when a classy pacer that did not run on the first day of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club’s winter meeting turned up trumps to take out the feature event. Smokin By, a four-year-old gelding, trained by Mitchell Kerr in Rangiora got home by a long neck in the hands of Matt Anderson to claim the Wairau Covers Marlborough Winter Cup over 3200m. In a tight finish, Doitson, driven by John Dunn ran second while The Kaik, and Kimberly Butt, was a nose further back. The winner, who started off a 20m handicap, last competed at Addington in the Uncut Gems on June 14. His connections decided not to race him on Friday, the first day of the Marlborough meeting, a wise deci-

sion as it turned out. The first day winner of the Cup Prelude was Southland pacer Paddyproudfoot. The four-year-old gelding, in the hands of Gavin Smith, made sure the long trip north was worthwhile, claiming the 2300m feature race over 2300m by half a length from favourite Storm Prince, with The Kaik third by a neck. Paddyproudfoot, who finished fifth on Sunday, is trained by the Southland duo of Kirstin Barclay and Paul Ellis at Oreti Beach, near Invercargill. A highlight for local stables came in race seven on Friday when Waterleabased owner/trainer/driver Merv Bryers got Monaro Maro home by half a length in the feature trotting race. Mitchell Kerr was the most successful trainer over the two days, picking up three wins. Sheree Tomlinson took out the Mike Turner Junior Driver award from Korbyn Newman.

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Blenheim athlete Craig Harper has followed his dream all the way across the United States. A bold plan, hatched 18 months ago, came to fruition at the weekend when the 42-yearold Blenheim builder completed the legendary Race Across America [RAAM]. When he finally stepped off his bike just before midnight [NZ time] on Saturday at Annapolis, Maryland Craig had ticked off one of the world’s toughest sporting achievements. He conquered the RAAM amid cheers and celebrations from his support crew, who accompanied him across the finish line, with strains of Kiwi classic “Slice of Heaven” ringing out in the background. After leaving the start line in Oceanside, California, on Wednesday, June 12 [NZ time] Craig went coast to coast. He cycled 3070 miles, across 12 US states – California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and finally Maryland. Not only did he complete the gruelling challenge, he finished fourth overall, and third in the under-50 solo category, a stunning achievement for a RAAM

Hard at work in the desert. rookie. The RAAM solo title was won for a record sixth time by Austrian legend Christoph Strasser, who reached the finish line on Thursday [NZ time] in eight days, six hours, 51 minutes. It completed a hat-trick of wins for the 36-year-old. Second was Marko Baloh (9:18:47) with Jakob Olsen (9:21:29) third. Craig’s race time was 10 days, 15 hours, 47 minutes, meaning

he covered an average of 287 miles a day during the course of a journey which took him over extremely demanding and varied terrain, with natural hazards such as extreme heat and rainstorms thrown in. An obviously-drained Craig, speaking immediately after the finish, said he was “pretty exhausted”. However he said he was in relatively good shape physically. “Nothing major. A couple of knee niggles, sore feet and hands which come with the territory, plus a bit of windburn. Nothing that stops me walking round the place, although I won’t be walking much over the next couple of days,” he added with a chuckle. Craig said he was also feeling strong mentally. “[Finishing the race] is hugely satisfying for the crew and for me. It’s been a pretty cool experience to put it all together. “I knew it was going to be tough, and it was, there were a couple of things that surprised me … which I hadn’t really considered would be a factor. It’s been one hell of a week, but I’m in pretty good shape.” Despite the agonies of the journey Craig said the thought of quitting had never entered his mind. “It wasn’t an option re-

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Craig catches up with fellow competitor Peter Oyler during a quick break. ally, unless you were forced to by injury or accident.” “[The race] went from highs to lows really quickly … I had a few issues with hallucinations which was quite interesting … moments of déjà vu, thinking I was still training and suddenly I’m back in the race, stuff like that.” As Craig has pedalled his way across the States, support and in-

terest throughout New Zealand, and especially in Marlborough, has grown. The magnitude of the challenge has become apparent to many more as the miles have passed under his wheels, resulting in a groundswell of support from back home, something Craig acknowledged spurred him on. To get through what he described

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The climbs were often long and very hot.

as the toughest challenge of his life, Craig relied on several factors. “The crew obviously played a massive part, taking care of stuff so that I didn’t need to think about it. Also my family back home helped with motivation, plus friends and family that we have that are ill. They were always on my mind.”

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of time on the bike, preparing himself for the lengthy stints required to tackle such a journey, including covering 15 laps of the 101km Marlborough GrapeRide course in March. In 2017 Harper established his claim to be seen as the country’s leading endurance cyclist with a record-setting “Long White Ride” from the top of the country to the

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bottom. He covered the 2100km from Cape Reinga to Bluff in four days, nine hours and 45 minutes. However, he has taken his riding to a whole new level this time around. On the RAAM, he completed the equivalent distance to the NZ ride in just three days 21 hours and 30 minutes, on a route which included some serious climbs and energy-sapping heat. Another indication of the scale and unique challenge of the RAAM is the fact that Harper covered the distance of the entire Tour de France course in just over seven days. Harper stated before he left New Zealand that there has been 4500 people climb Everest, but in 36 years there has only been 200-odd riders finish the RAAM, labelling it a “rare feat” and suggesting he “wants to do something special”. “My greater purpose for this is to inspire people to achieve things through self-belief and resilience,” he added. “Show them that it is OK to try something different, to have big dreams.” Harper had 12 state sponsors following his progress. They are Altherm Window Systems, Blenheim Toyota, Body Restore Clinic, Callahan and Martella Electrical, Churchill Private Hospital, Harcourts, Roofline Marlborough, Mayfair Pools, Solo Kiwi Family, Pak ‘n Save Blenheim, Spy Valley Wines and Versatile Buildings. His venture has also been assisted by contribution by a vast number of team and mile sponsors.

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