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Bully claims quashed by DHB PAULA HULBURT

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A senior nurse accused of serious bullying spanning decades has returned to work after being stood

down for months on full pay.

The charge nurse employed by Nelson Marlborough Health was stood down from nursing duties at Wairau Hospital in April 2021.

Banned from working at the hos-

pital while an internal investigation was carried out, she continued to receive her salary as she worked in private practice.

Worried staff at the Blenheimbased hospital say the nurse is

accused of a raft of wrongdoings and are unhappy she is being allowed to return.

It is also claimed she tried to employ Filipino and Indian nurses as they were “grateful” to have jobs

and wouldn’t speak out against her behaviour.

“She has a history of decades of bullying and unprofessional

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behaviour, putting both patients and staff at risk,” says one staff member.

“The DHB have condoned this bullying behaviour as they have known about this for ages.”

Staff complaints sparked an internal investigation by human resources bosses. The nurse, who we have chosen not to name, is now allowed to return to work.

The move comes after years of complaints about the woman’s behaviour which supposedly left staff scared and stressed.

It is alleged health bosses have been reluctant to act as the nurse had seemingly successfully run an underfunded department.

As part of the internal investigation, around 40 staff put in submissions supporting claims of unreasonable behaviour.

A nurse was stood down from Wairau Hospital while an internal investigation was carried out due to complaints. File photo.

“Most didn’t want to put their names on for fear of retribution if she didn’t get fired.”

“There have been decades of exit interviews where people state she is the reason they’re leaving,”

says another staff member.

The registered nurse faced a barrage of complaints about her behaviour.

It is alleged she deliberately changed surgical rosters to stop

a colleague getting time off for treatment.

“She’s been tampering with the bookings for surgeries. We’ve got evidence of so many complaints and they [the health board] have done nothing.”

District Health Board bosses say they cannot comment on individual employment contracts.

The Nursing Council of New Zealand helps ensure nurses are competent and fit to practise.

The Council carries out this role by considering the competence (performance), health or conduct of a nurse.

In serious cases where there is a public safety risk, the nurse may be suspended from practice.

A spokeswoman from the Council says she cannot comment on the case.

The nurse has been approached for comment.

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Ongoing vandalism prompts parking building lockdown Chloe Ranford and Paula Hulburt Vandals targeting a parking building in Marlborough for almost a decade have pushed its fed-up owners to their limit.

Marlborough District Council is looking at putting extra security measures in place in a bid to increase safety at its Alfred Street car park.

Staff hope moves such as restricting elevator access, and a metal grille roller door will deter anti-social antics and boost public use.

The second and third floor of the building are a focal point for troublemakers, who party, litter, leave graffiti, and break its barriers, lifts and vehicles, staff say.

In a report to councillors last week, council project and contracts manager Robyn Searle revealed an “ever increasing” rise in anti-social behaviour.

“This puts the safety and security of people at risk when accessing vehicles after hours.

“It also puts council assets at risk, including the fleet of council vehicles on the top floor,” she says.

the old barriers, installing new ticketless parking meters, putting up signs and installing a new roller grille door was just over $147,000.

But, under the new system, the council would save $13,800 a year.

Work on the upgrades will begin

Council is cracking down on anti-social behaviour at its Alfred Street carpark. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. With one in three parks sitting empty, the upper floors of the multi-storey carpark are often underused.

Council hope extra security will encourage people to make the most of the town centre facility.

Plans include using a roller door to block off the top floor overnight except for swipe card access.

Other plans to help boost usage include replacing the ground floor parking barriers with new “pay-by-plate” meters.

Parking fees are currently paid on exit, and issues with the

barriers mean fed-up motorists are steering clear.

To help prevent queues at peak morning time, council plan to put three pay-by-plate meters in place or one per 68 parking spots.

All three meters would be on the ground floor.

Motorists parking on levels one or two could use the PayMyPlate phone app or a QR code to pay for parking.

It would still cost $1.20 an hour or $4.80 a day to park in the building, with the first hour remaining free.

The estimated cost of removing

in October and wrap up before the end of the year, provided councillors back the plans at the next full council meeting, on October 28.

Council are currently adding more cameras to the building in a separate project to upgrade its CCTV setup.

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Isabella Posa brings a new definition to the saying dog is man’s best friend.

The Year 9 Marlborough Girls’ College student is raising eyebrows in the world of sheep dog trials after becoming the only teenager competing in a recent competition.

And the 13-year-old has her pop Bruce Horton to thank for her interest and success in the sport.

Isabella took part in the Tux Yarding Challenge in Seddon last month with her herding dog Cloud.

“I’ve been watching my pop for the past few years now, so I thought I’d give it a go,” she says.

While reluctant to talk about her success, it is a great source of pride to former high country fencer Bruce who has his own sheepdog course at the back of his Wither Road address.

“I’m pretty proud of her, there’s not many kids her age that can do what she does. It’s a bit of a dying art and we are struggling to get the young ones in,” he says.

Bruce says Isabella had to train the dog to stop which is the hardest part. She has also taught the dog to run left and right, to get off and come behind.

He breeds three of the herding dogs, Chief, Rain and Cloud who, Bruce says, like their breed in that

they are energetic, intelligent and eager to please.

Ian Stevenson from Canterbury was first, Eion Herbert from Wakefield was second and Bruce was third.

There were 106 entries in the Heading Dog category (Bruce’s category).

Isabella took part in the Novice Maiden section of the trials where there were 10 (older) But it’s not just in the paddock that Isabella shines, she is also making all the right moves on the dance floor as a salsa dancer with Studio HQ Dance Academy in Grovetown.

The past two years she has won Best Intermediate Salsa dancer for her age group. During the October holidays, Isabella will also be competing at Shakedown Hip Hop competition in Nelson.

Studio HQ Director Vicki Bendell says Isabella is a pleasure to have at the dance academy.

“Issie is extremely dedicated, committed, energetic and has lots of determination to be the best she can be by asking questions, making sure she has attention to detail, and that she has the correct movements to dance at a high standard.”

Mum Toni Posa says her daughter’s heart is ultimately set on a future in farming. But whatever her daughter does she is always dedicated and hardworking.

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‘Exciting’ archaeological find uncovered in Waikawa CHLOE RANFORD

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An old Māori tool and fireplace have been unearthed at Marlborough’s Waikawa Bay. Pipe work being carried out next to the foreshore carpark has uncovered the surprise finds, which date back to the late 1800s.

Senior archaeologist Kirsty Sykes, hired to watch over the work, says the fireplace was lined with shellfish native to the area, such as cockle, pipi and mussels.

It would have been a “great spot to sit down by the shoreline, have a meal and enjoy company and the view”, like it was today,” she says.

Te Ātiawa o te Waka a Māui reluctantly relocated to Waikawa Bay after the Government purchased their principal settlement, Waitohi/Picton, in the mid-1800s.

The rūnanga say Waikawa Bay was a pātaka kai (food pantry) for the community.

Kirsty says it was an “exciting” surprise when she and a Te Ātiawa cultural monitor stumbled across the adze in the foreshore car park.

This proved the site was of Māori origin.

“There are steps from the pathway on Waikawa Rd down to the beach. That area of the beach was a taunga waka (waka landing),” they said.

“Opposite the steps on the other side of the road was the Waikawa Native School, established in 1877.”

Their land was purchased by the Government in 1849, except certain portions, including 3.6 hectares at Waikawa for a landing reserve. Kirsty says despite this knowledge, there had been few archaeological investigations in the area.

“The opportunity to investigate this site whilst excavations were underway for the upgrade was therefore an exciting one, presenting an opportunity to look for archaeological evidence of the known occupation,” she said in a statement.

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Archaeologist Kirsty Sykes investigates the Marlborough District Council’s Waikawa Bay sewerage project, where Māori artefacts have been found. Photo: MDC/Supplied.

Zealand Pouhere Taonga.

Kirsty was called in after Heritage NZ gave council the go-ahead in case any artefacts were found.

It was against the law to alter or destroy archaeological sites without a permit.

Material from the Waikawa Bay site will be analysed with the findings forwarded to Heritage

NZ and the council.

These would be returned to Te Ātiawa once testing was completed, except for the adze.

Māori artefacts were protected in New Zealand and, once found, were left with the Government until they could be returned to their owner.

“The site is within the rohe (tribal

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area) of Te Ātiawa o te Waka a Māui, and the Māori associations of the features and materials encountered thus far provides a tangible link with the tūpuna (ancestors) who lived in this area,” Kirsty says, .

Bottles and copper nails, similar to the ones used to build boats, also saw the light of day for the first time in a century as part of the work.

The finds caused a bit of disruption to the council’s sewerage project, with workers unable to resume building until mid-July.

The project was due to wrap up by the end of October.

The idea was to reduce the frequency and severity of sewer overflows in Waikawa, which trickled into the bay, creating a public health risk and degrading the water quality.

The project involved upgrading the wharf ’s pump station, laying a major sewage pipe between Waikawa Bay and Waimarama St, and building an overflow storage chamber.

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ON THE SCENE The sun was shining and town lively as our roving photographer captured Marlburians enjoying everything Blenheim has to offer.

1. Edward, Jack and Heather Percy.

2. Henry and Jeremy.

3. Rosanna, Mika, Mike.Jasiah and Sofia.

4. Christine and Leonie MacDonald.

5. Dianne Woolf.

Aimee and Jake Sims at the Koha Kai Station. Photo: Chris Valli.

Feeding families to fill food gap CHRIS VALLI

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A Blenheim Early Childhood Centre is pioneering a special initiative to help feed hungry children.

The organisation started a Koha Kai Station from their Early Childhood Centre in Mayfield.

It comes as staff realised some children were missing out on meals under Alert Level 2.

Co-ordinator for the foundation in Blenheim as well Oscar Coordinator at Rainbow Corner Aimee Owles has worked alongside Centre Manager Debbie Fisher on the the initiative.

She says normally Rainbow Corner provides tamariki with both morning and afternoon tea, meaning families only need to provide the child with lunch.

But this isn’t possible under current alert level restrictions,

with some working parents struggling to find fees.

“This week one parent has offered fresh vegetables out of her garden. Another family whose children are due to start next week have offered to donate what they can and we notice families are leaving donations at the station on a daily basis.

Aimee says the programme started at the end of September and has been a positive move with the station needing restocked each morning.

“It means the Koha Kai Station is doing what we need it to do and help feed our families and our community,” she says.

“But this is where we also need more assistance in contributions from the wider community - to help keep a good stock of items that we can top these stations up with as they get low.

“Without donations, we can’t

keep doing what we are doing.”

Koha Kai, meaning a gift or donation of food, is based around families helping families in need.

The service provides non-perishable items, fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. Aimee says they also receive toiletries and nappies.

The Koha Kai Station hope to eventually provide meal kits for families with all the ingredients included for an easy and nutritious family meal with a recipe card included.

Aimee says they have two more stations to start up. One is confirmed in the town centre and the other to be confirmed by the end of the week.

The Koha Kai Station can be accessed Monday - Sunday from the Herbert Street address by the community and donations of food can be dropped off at the same time.

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Wine winners: It took three full days of judging in Blenheim prior to lockdown to find the best wines among more than 1,100 entries in the 2021 New World Wine Awards, with Marlborough wines doing well. Marlborough delivered 19 of the Top 50 wines including Yealands taking the Champion Sauvignon Blanc title, te Pā the Champion Chardonnay, and Rapaura Springs the Champion Pinot Gris.

Learn to sail: The Waikawa Boating Club is once again running it’s learn to sail program in summer 2022. The seven-week program starts on 3 February and runs every Thursday until 17 March. Jonathan Duffy is leading the Learn to Sail program. “Safety is paramount and we will cover this first of all, but we get into the hands on fun stuff very quickly”. Anyone interested in learning to sail can find more information on the club website. waikawaboatingclub.co.nz/ learn-to-sail/ or by calling 03 573 6798.

On track: The Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds is open again, just in time for the school holidays. The entire track was closed after the July storms but is now reopened after the Department of Conservation repaired storm damage. The Queen Charlotte Sound side of the track is open including DOC campsites at Schoolhouse Bay, Camp Bay, Bay of Many Coves, Black Rock and Umungata/ Davies Bay and private accommodation.

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Planting by minister marks new phase for eucalypt initiative A project bringing new plantations to Marlborough took a step further forward last week as Forestry Minister Stuart Nash dug in for the cause.

The minister was in Marlborough on Friday to plant the first seedlings of a special eucalypt species – XyloGene at Awatere farmer Warwick Lissaman’s property.

These seedlings were developed in a project led by the New Zealand Dryland Forests Initiative (NZDFI), founded by Marlborough’s Paul Millen The planting signals a new phase for a project which has already seen more than 30 eucalypt plantations established in suitable regions of New Zealand.

Since it formed in 2008 with strong ongoing support from the Marlborough Research Centre, the NZDFI has worked with farmers and landowners in regions from north Canterbury to Northland to establish an extensive network of

Road closures: Plan for five nights of closures on SH1’s Weld Pass, starting from Monday 11 October, 7pm to 6am each night for road repairs. The road will be temporarily opening every hour on the hour, to allow road users through the worksite. These times may be changed at short notice and it is best to check current status at www.nzta.govt.nz/

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eucalypt trials and plantations.

The University of Canterbury’s School of Forestry worked with Marlborough Research Centre to establish a tree improvement and forest research programme in eucalypts, with wood quality a major component. This has attracted internationally renowned researchers and supported 11 PhD students.

“We’ve been supported by so many people to get us to this point where we now have a range of viable emerging uses for eucalypts for local use including construction and furniture and even export,” says Paul.

“XyloGene nursery stock has proven qualities which will drive new plantings of the forests needed for a future hardwood industry.”

He presented Minister Nash with a bowl, turned from E. bosistoana

by Marlborough wood turner Rod Shoemark.

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Forestry Minister Stuart Nash plants the first XyloGene tree. Photo: Brendon Burns/ Supplied.

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Festival a spring board for local talent CHRIS VALLI

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Marlborough musicians will have the opportunity to showcase their credentials at the upcoming Summer Sounds Music Festival.

The R18 festival on 18 December, will see local artists performing alongside headline acts Katchafire and Sons of Zion.

It will be the first instalment of Marlborough’s Summer Sounds Music Festivals.

Local musician and co-organiser Tee Bradley says the line-up has a great balance of the ‘well known artists’ such as Katchafire and Sons of Zion, while being able to involve locals from all walks of the arts way of life.

“We want to promote the local artists and give them a platform and to mix it up with the big boys.”

Marlborough artists to feature include Cassandra, Boudica Music, featuring Sarah Brown, and Luke Leach, hip hop artist and special guest, Juana Kino.

Meanwhile, The Karaka Kitchen team, along with Mills Bay Mussels and other stall holders are all on board to provide their wonderful culinary fare.

Event Manager and Queen Charlotte Tavern publican Mary Ann

Surridge says the December festival is about having a great big Christmas party for Marlborough and Nelson locals while also capturing all the holiday makers that are in the Sounds for Christmas.

“We are also having a very talented artist LISA and Ta Moko artist Paora Mackie, local weavers and other merchandise will be there too,” she says.

“It is also turning out to be a great date for the end of year Xmas parties, with quite a few local firms getting in on the days festivities.”

This year’s festival will be the fourth consecutive year the festival has been running, along with another festival on January 15th with NZ band Whitechapel JAK headlining and also featuring a number of local artists.

Mary Ann says ultimately the vision is to put the stage out on the paddock near the pub, knock a fence down and boom, have 10, 000 people there.

Mary Ann says she is very grateful for Tee coming aboard and helping organise the musicians and other aspects of the festival it also helps that Tee knows a lot of people.

Tee firmly believes he is having the best of both worlds with this

The Summer Sound team, from left, event manager Mary Ann Surridge, Karak Kitchen owner Sander de Wildt, musician Tee Bradley and Huia Crosby. Photo: Chris Valli. year’s festival.

“I can be part of the organising crew and get amongst it on stage,” he says.

This year’s sponsors include Will

Porter (Bayley’s Marlborough), Motor Trade Finance, Villa Maria, Boomtown Beer, Leslie Brothers Contracting, H2OFLOLimited Transport is available from Blen-

heim, Picton and Havelock. For more information and bookings call 027 648 6708. Tickets are available through asbtheatre.com and eventfinda.co.nz

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Glittering prize awaits Tasman team PETER JONES

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The Mako could probably have been excused for taking their eye off the ball when Southland came to town on Sunday.

After all, Tasman are just six days away from a long-awaited Ranfurly Shield challenge, only the third in the fledgling union’s history.

Instead, the Mako, no doubt stung by last week’s reversal against Waikato, turned in a compelling 80 minutes of rugby, against a Stags side who have shown they can live with the NPC premiership’s best this season.

Tasman ticked all the boxes. Their defence was suffocating, applying relentless pressure at both breakdown and in general play. Their set pieces were generally sound and created momentum, while they attacked with purpose and flair, finishing scoring opportunities clinically.

Head coach Andrew Goodman would not be drawn on speculating how Sunday’s effort featured in terms of preparation for the

forthcoming Shield challenge, suggesting it would be a vastly different scenario at McLean Park.

“I think we all know it is going to be a totally different ball game,” he said with a wry smile.

He is right of course, but he and his fellow coaches must have been pleased with what he saw at Lansdowne Park as the Southland Stags were dismantled 51-14.

The result was set up in the first quarter, after which Tasman led 26-0.

They may have had a steady wind at their backs and a pristine Lansdowne Park turf under their feet, but it was accuracy, ferocity and patience that did the business.

Superbly marshalled by playmaker Mitch Hunt, who utilised his blockbusting midfield duo of Levi Aumua and Leicester Fainga’anuku to fine effect, the Mako rediscovered the flair that was absent last weekend.

Wingers Timoci Tavatavanawai and Macca Springer played their parts, the former scoring the first two tries and making yards whenever he touched the ball.

Renton, Jacob Norris and Anton Segner complemented each other superbly on both attack and defence, the former underlining his value to this team as both a leader and utterly dependable teammate. Another plus for the Mako camp was the ongoing impact of their bench.

Despite a string of injuries, some season-ending, their ‘Sparkies’ as they are known in the top of the south, maintained the winning momentum and, at times, ex-

ceeded it.

Andrew suggested he was “really stoked with the intent at the start”.

“Little things like winning the hard balls on the floor, those 50/50 ones that really turn the momentum and gave us opportunities in their 22 early. That showed our mindset was right today.

“We also felt the forwards did an amazing job in the first half with strong carries and also our defence which gave the back the opportunity to score points.”

Now it is on to McLean Park and a chance to make history. Andrew says he and the players can’t wait.

“It is really exciting to now be able to put all our focus and energy into [the challenge]. [Hawke’s Bay] are a top team and we will have to play our best game of the season, we know that, but we are certainly looking forward to it.”

Scorers: Tasman 51 (Tavatavanawai 2, Fainga’anuku 2, Springer, Aumua, Ware tries, Hunt 5 cons, 2 pens) Southland 14 (Banks, Alaimalo tries, Banks 2 cons). HT: 39-7.

the ropes.

However, they twice turned over possession while hot on attack and on another occasion were penalised right under Taranaki’s posts when a try loomed.

Beauden Barrett put the issue beyond doubt with two minutes to play, scoring and converting, and the ‘Naki supporters breathed a huge sigh of relief as one of the most bizarre and entertaining matches in Shield history finished in their favour.

Tasman’s current head coach Andrew Goodman played in both challenges.

“We were right in the Wellington

challenge then Kahn got a yellow card which was a bit of a rough call with 10-15 minutes to go,” he recalled.

“The Naki game was an amazing occasion and amazing build-up.

We had gone into that season knowing we had the first challenge and we had just beaten a strong Canterbury team so we went up there with a lot of confidence.

“We were right in that game too.

There were a couple of decisions we still look back on now and say, ‘what if?’, but it was just one of those games that was amazing to be a part of.”

Looking ahead, Andrew says Tasman are fortunate the cards have fallen Tasman’s way this season and they will get a third opportunity for Shield glory.

“The shield is very special … even after so many years. We will look back at the time Marlborough held the Shield and draw some inspiration from those special memories.

“I’m sure having a chance to make history will be in the players’ minds heading up to Napier. The intensity levels will be a big step up from week-to-week games … it’s going to be an exciting week.”

Mako lock Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta turned in a top performance at Lansdowne Park on Sunday. Photo: Shuttersport.

Springer’s successful leap to claim a Hunt high kick, then run away and score was one of the local highlights.

Up front, prop Sam Matenga carried hard and often while lock Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta had one of his best outings in the Mako shirt.

He was physical in all the right places, showed skills when required and must be pushing hard for a starting role against the Magpies.

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Mako head north with an eye on history

PETER JONES

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The Tasman Mako have climbed two of the highest peaks in New Zealand provincial rugby. Next weekend they will attempt to knock off the third.

In 2013 the Mako, in just their eighth season of existence, won the NPC championship title, beating Hawke’s Bay in Nelson.

Six seasons later they claimed their first premiership crown, beating Wellington at Trafalgar Park, then repeated the dose last year with victory over Auckland at Eden Park.

On Saturday, they will seek to add what some still view as the greatest prize in New Zealand provincial rugby, the Ranfurly Shield, to their ever-expanding trophy cabinet.

Standing in their way will be a red-hot Hawke’s Bay team, the match scheduled for 4.35pm at McLean Park, Napier.

Tasman’s Ranfurly Shield history is remarkably brief. They have challenged for the ‘Log of Wood’ rarely during the past 15 seasons.

Through a combination of unlucky draws and untimely results they have had just two attempts

to get their hands on the Shield, which was first played for in 1904.

Tasman’s first shot came at an interesting juncture in the fledgling province’s journey. In 2008, they took on Wellington at the Caketin, a day after the NZ Rugby Union handed them a stay of execution, after previously threatening to throw them out of top-level provincial rugby.

The resolute Mako responded in appropriate fashion, played with more cohesion than Wellington for much of the game, won 26-20 by the men from the capital.

The challengers led 6-3 at halftime, with a strong wind at their backs, prompting Lions coach Jamie Joseph to ring the changes in a bid to kick-start Wellington’s faltering backline.

A Piri Weepu penalty and a try to Hosea Gear saw the holders move out to a 11-6 lead, but it was short-lived as Tasman halfback Kahn Fotuali’i squirrelled across for a try and captain Andrew Goodman converted to give Tasman a 13-11 lead with little more than 10 minutes to play.

Then came the match’s pivotal moment, Fotuali’i controversially sin-binned and Weepu knocking over the resulting penalty. Wel-

lington captain Jeremy Thrush crashed over to score soon after and, with the conversion, Wellington moved 21-13 ahead.

No 8 Thomas Waldrom put the matter beyond doubt right on 80 minutes with Wellington’s third try.

Although Tasman fought to the end, and scored through James Marshall to grab a bonus point, the shield remained in the capital.

After the union’s second challenge, against Taranaki in 2012, the question was asked, “How do you score five tries, 40 points and still lose a Ranfurly Shield challenge”?

In a thrilling, almost surreal clash at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth the home side prevailed 4940 in a 10-try see-sawing epic.

The match was described as “an absolute stunner” featuring some brilliant tries, several constructed from long range.

After 40 minutes, 62 points had been scored, the holders scoring four first half tries, the challengers three.

The scoring deluge continued after the break. Trailing by four over the closing stages, the Mako opted not to kick at goal from penalties as Taranaki looked on

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Softballers keen to strike back PETER JONES

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A group of Marlborough softballers have dusted off their gloves and are preparing to field a competitive senior team in the 2021 Nelson Marlborough Intercity men’s competition.

No senior teams from this province have participated in the combined competition for several seasons, but the Saints side from Marlborough will have a presence this summer.

Driving the resurgence is former rep player and coach Darren Aldridge who says his motivation is simply “to get the players back playing ball”.

“We haven’t got the pitching depth of previous years, with no Kurt Schollum this time,” said Darren, “but the idea is to be competitive in the Nelson competition.

“It is definitely happening and the boys are really keen to play … hopefully this will be a kick start for senior-level softball in Marlborough and create a bit more interest.

“We have been training for the past few weeks and have put together what looks like a competitive team – a good mix of sea-

soned veterans, younger players with experience at a higher level and promising youngsters.”

Leading the way will be the vastly-experienced duo of Marshall Rawiri and Kyle Marfell, both players possessing wide knowledge of the game.

They will be joined by such accomplished operators as Tyler Bird, Drew Roberts, Anaru Anderson, Blake Wisdom, Ethan Jones, Braden Healy, Campbell Gill and Sam Kenny who, although younger, have tasted toplevel play for both Marlborough and Southern Pride and will provide much-needed energy in the field. Youngsters Callum and Willem Hayton, Jaymie Blake and Luke Aldridge will fill out the roster. The promising quartet have come out of the under-15 rep side and are stepping up to under-17 level this season.

Willem Hayton and Rawiri will handle the pitching duties.

The team’s first match will take place in Nelson on October 9, with the first home game scheduled for Lansdowne Park on November 6. The top of the south competition is expected to run right up to Christmas.

Darren said the senior players would be available for represent-

Several members of the newly-formed Marlborough senior softball side get ready for practise at Lansdowne Park. From left, at back, are Darren Aldridge, Drew Roberts, Campbell Gill, Blake Wisdom, Jaymie Blake and Tyler Bird. Front row: Anaru Anderson and Willem Hayton. Photo: Peter Jones. ative play and potentially a Nelson/Marlborough side to contest the South Island-wide Jefferies Cup tournament in December.

The younger generation will take part in the under-17 nationals in

Palmerston North in early January.

“The focus at the moment is to prepare these players for those events and to get a few games back at the park, with some peo-

ple coming down to watch and support a Marlborough-based team again. “[The Lansdowne Park diamond] is well set up, it just needs to be utilised,” he added.

Change at helm of Marlborough tennis PETER JONES

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The Marlborough Tennis Association has an incoming president and a new life member.

Tuesday’s 118th Annual General Meeting at the Marlborough Tennis Clubrooms saw Lindsay Parkinson replaced as president of the Association by Helen Redshaw, while Glenys Ford was honoured with Life Membership of the MTA. Glenys served on the management committee from 2005 to 2018 and since then has continued to run the canteen on Saturday mornings during the summer and at junior tournaments, along with her band of helpers.

She and her friend Pam Hamilton came up with the idea of the club canteen over a decade ago and during that time it has raised thousands of dollars for the Junior Tennis Development Fund.

Thanks to the fund the MTA has

Lindsay Parkinson welcomes the new MTA president, Helen Redshaw. Photos: Peter Jones. subsidised junior players’ travel to tournaments outside of Marlborough.

Glenys has given countless hours of her time, from baking at home, to shopping, to standing behind the counter every Saturday during the Saturday Primary Com-

petition.

Lindsay stepped aside from the president’s role after three seasons at the helm and was able to present a positive annual report to the meeting.

Despite the dark COVID cloud that has hovered over the coun-

Glenys Ford has run the Marlborough tennis canteen for the past decade, helping raise invaluable funds for the province’s junior players. try the MTA reported a small profit for the 2020-21 season and was able to offer a special one off

grant to the Rapaura, Renwick and Marlborough clubs, predominantly for court and facility upgrades.

Lindsay also reported on plenty of on-court success, especially the efforts of Sportsperson of the Year Jade Otway, and various rep teams.

A big part of that success was through the talented coaching set-up and the MTA acknowledged the long-term input of John Gardiner, who is withdrawing from regular coaching in Marlborough after 11 years.

Reilly Quirk will step into John’s shoes and, along with Matt Hair, plans to maintain and grow the local coaching programme.

Glen Cameron, from the Rapaura club, was named volunteer of the year for his commitment to keeping the grass courts of the country club in fine fettle.

“Glen is everything you want in a passionate club member and a fiercely loyal tennis supporter”, added Lindsay.

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Cricketers pad up on Saturday PETER JONES

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On Saturday the first shots in the 2021-22 Marlborough cricket season will be played.

The new season’s format is similar to last year’s with a mix of shorter and longer-form cricket, plus matches against Nelson-based rivals to add variety to the regular competitions.

First of the three main club competitions to get underway is the senior grade one-day competition for the Grove Tavern Cup. A major change this season sees the competition reduced to a 40-over per side encounter, rather than the usual 50-over battles.

Defending champions Celtic, Renwick, Wairau and last season’s runner-up Wairau Valley will compete over three rounds starting on Saturday, with the top two teams going forward to the final on October 30. Following those matches it is on to the 2021-22 Tasman Premier League. This top of the south competition commences on November 6 and once again the Marlborough Labour Hire Falcons and Dolphins will represent Marlborough, alongside six teams from Nelson.

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culminating in semi-finals on January 29, 2022, followed by a grand final the next day.

From late November through to early February the regular T20 competition will be staged, with games on Friday and Wednesday evenings, finishing in a final on Friday, February 11. The four main club sides will contest the senior T20 as well as Marlborough Boys’ College First XI. The second grade T20 competition is scheduled to begin on November 18, with third grade kicking off on October 30.

The Marlborough senior rep side, under head coach Jarrod Englefield, will again be kept busy.

They start their season with a Newman Shield defence against Nelson at Horton Park on Sunday, November 7.

Their next outing will be the annual match against Buller for the Stretch/Scanlon Trophy which this year will take place in Westport on November 28.

The reps will play three Hawke Cup qualifying matches - against Nelson in Nelson on December 11-12, against Buller in Westport on January 15-16 then taking on Canterbury Country at Horton Park on January 22-23.

Then it is up to Palmerston North for the annual Chapple Cup tournament on February 18-20. This event, usually contested in November, has been moved to a slot later in the season.

Club squads: Wairau squad (from): Nick Weaver, Tarin Mason, Alex Kennedy, Chris Turkington, Andrew McCaa, Joel Lavender, Cam Collins, Max Armstrong, Cooper

Tarin Mason, Marlborough cricketer of the year last season, will be hoping for more success in 202122. Photo: Peter Jones.

Roberts, Colin Wood, Tim Petrie, Hunter Ruffell, Griffin Carter, Harry Boyce, Josh Alexander, Carter Aitken, Baxter Croad.

Celtic squad (from): Jerrym Lamb, Tom Sutherland, Josh Poole, Matt McCormick, Logan Robinson, Liam Young, Jaden Adams, Ben Holdaway, Jack Holdaway, Greg Knowles, Reuben Kepes, Tom Sloan, Jassi Brar, Shovik Saha, Joel Logan.

Renwick squad (from): Akhil Bhardwaj, Akhil Pant, Blair Timms, Cody Golding, Corey Bovey, Eden Pettigrew, Ed Gilhooly, Hayden Gaudin, Jacob Zillwood, Keiran Gaudin, Kirk

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Nicholas, Luke Frankland, Mark Zillwood, Maxd Brydon, Nick Wilder, Patrick Dawkins.

Biddy Kate’s Wairau Valley: Sam Boyce (captain), Matthew Stretch (vice captain), Chris Bartholomeusz, Chirag Jagota, Benjamin Ivory-McCullum, Joel Pannell, Tom Leonard, Jethro Moran, Tim Abrahams, Greg Stretch, Patrick Wilkins, Michael Dillon, Luke Pannell, Damian Sexton, Will Sutherland, Kohri Brown, Sean Moran.

TPL squads: Falcons squad (from): Matthew Stretch (captain), Nick Weaver (vice-captain), Sam Boyce, Tarin

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Dolphins squad (from): Tom Sutherland, (captain) Akhil Pant, Blair Timms, Corey Bovey, Jacob Zillwood, Kirk Nicholas, Michael Anstis, Patrick Dawkins, Jaden Adams, Jack Holdaway, Jerrym Lamb, Joel Logan, Josh Poole, Liam Young, Logan Robinson, Matt McCormick. Some Falcons players will be loaned to the Dolphins when required.

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