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About 700 rubber duckies took to the Taylor River on Sunday as part of Life Education Trust’s Five Buck a Duck Derby fundraiser. Life Education Trust fundraiser event coordinator Tasha Knox says the great event may have set a record for the slowest duck race. “The first duck was miles ahead of the pack,” she laughs. First place, and $500 cash sponsored by MTF, went to Dylan Stewart. Second place, and a $200 CycleWorld voucher, went to Matt Tempest. Tasha says the derby is the big fundraiser for the Life Education Trust and extended thanks to sponsors and the public for their support. See page 10 for more photos.

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Proposed gun control regulations spurned by shooters MATT BROWN

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A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel says new regulations will punish good gun-users and could cause shooting clubs to close. Regulatory proposals on the certification of firearms clubs and ranges are currently undergoing public consultation as part of continuing firearms law reform following the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. But former lieutenant colonel and Marlborough Deerstalkers committee member Matt Kerr says the consultation gives cause for grave concern about the future of hunting and shooting. “The sad thing is police, in their role as administers of the Arms Act, risk being responsible for making our country less safe by forcing the closure of the very institutions that actually champion fit and proper use of firearms,” Matt says. “Although we are absolutely advocates for safe use of firearms in New Zealand, there are proposals that are overbearing and discriminatory. “Essentially what firearms owners, including our members, have been presented with is a 137-page discussion document and a 50page response document with

responses due by 4th May 2022; a little over a month away. “Many hunters have been committed to hunting the roar over this period in the first instance, meaning time is incredibly tight for considered responses Police desperately need.” The discussion document has several proposals, such as setting an age limit for shooting under supervision, requiring board members to have current firearms licenses, describing secure firearm storage in public documents and requiring duplicate documentation. The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners (COLFO) members have described the rule changes as excessive beyond stupid. COLFO spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack says the significant new costs and form filling will bring an end to some clubs. “The rules seem almost designed to make it too hard or too expensive. The extra cost just isn’t feasible for small clubs such as those set up by rural firearms owners to practice safely with mates,” Hugh says. “If some farmers decided to save money and bulk-buy ammunition through the club, their new club application must include audited financial accounts at a cost of $2000, on top of the stacks of

A young member of the Marlborough Branch of NZDA is coached by a Range Officer on aspects of firearms safety and correct shooting technique. Photo: Supplied. spreadsheets needed regardless.” He explains that clubs are community affairs, not camouflaged tactical teams. “The rules will force all members of the club to hold a firearms license. For many clubs, that means losing the retiree who acts as treasurer, or family members who help with dishing out the milo.” Matt says his 14-year-old son holds shooting trophies in the club and there are other kids actively wanting to hunt and shoot;

he labels the age limit discriminatory. “The regulatory proposals are framed by Police as increasing safety, but no evidence has been presented that defines what the real-world problems are that any proposal is trying to solve, nor how any proposal actually gives effect to public safety,” Matt says. “There is no cost-benefit consideration given to any of the proposals, in-fact the proposals generate increased costs for no safety

benefit. “It’s expensive folly that will see numerous clubs close as a result of this rushed and poor law reform. “Marlborough Deerstalkers cannot recall a single incident causing harm over the last 30 years on the local range that it shares with the Kaituna Blenheim Rifle Club, making the point that these reforms may be more about the appearance of being seen to be safe rather than actually creating a safer environment.”

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Young voices given centre stage for Youth Week STAFF REPORTER Theatre shows, brick art and a special awareness walk are planned for rangitahi in Marlborough as part of New Zealand Youth Week. MySpace youth worker Maxine Sweeney says this year’s New Zealand Youth Week theme is “Our Voices Matter – we deserve to be heard”. The week runs from May 7 to May 15 this year. Making Marlborough a better and safer place is a priority for Marlborough’s youth as part of this year’s events. “One of the findings and recommendations of the Marlborough youth hui of 90 young people in 2020 was that they want to feel safer in our community. Our young people are telling us that this is an important topic for them, along with employment, mental health, and cultural growth,” Maxine says. One of the events planned for the week is an awareness walk on Saturday 7 May. The event starts at MySpace on Redwood Street at 10am, with speakers, a barbeque at noon, and then a walk at 12.30pm, returning to MySpace to put light blue ribbons of remembrance on the youth centre’s fence to represent the youth who have suffered from violence in our community. “We need to listen to what they have to

Mayor John Legget presents Nigel Perry with a Queen’s Service Medal for his service to tennis and table tennis. Photo: MDC.

Tennis stalwart honoured Youth Week is celebrated annually. Pictured is last year’s Marlborough Youth Trust Youth Week event. Photo: MYT. say, take onboard what they have to say, and see what we can do in our community to make them feel empowered and safer,” Maxine says. The event on May 7 will provide an opportunity for young people to learn about ways they can get support from different agencies in the community. These include Maata Waka, The Police, and the MVIP initiative. New Zealand Youth Week events at Marlborough’s MySpace will also include theatre shows and brick art, for youth to express themselves creatively. There will also be a Horror Cave Rave from 6pm till 9pm on Friday May 13, and a cultur-

al fusion day on May 14 from 11am till 3.30pm. New Zealand Youth Week is a New Zealand-wide initiative that runs each year and aims to give young people a chance to highlight important issues and celebrate young people. MySpace manager Jo Lane says young people are a vitally important part of the Marlborough community, and New Zealand Youth Week gives a great opportunity for youth to stand up and get involved in their local community. “Council’s annual plan and the economic wellbeing plan are open for consultation right now,” she says.

Tennis stalwart Nigel Perry was presented with a Queen’s Service Medal at a rare, special ceremony recently. A life member and patron of the Marlborough Tennis Association, the Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club and Marlborough Table Tennis Association, Nigel has held almost all positions on the executive committee of the Marlborough Table Tennis Association since 1946. Nigel received his honour in the New Year’s Honours List 2022 in recognition of his services to tennis and table tennis. But unable to travel to Wellington to receive his award from Her Excellency the Governor General, Mayor John Leggett, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, presented Mr Nigel Perry with the Queen’s Service Medal. He was presented with the Marlborough Medal in 2017 for his services to the region.

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Lawyer costs could have been better spent on bach TRACY NEAL

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Claim of 'innocence by nature of being a woman' riles judge TRACY NEAL

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Rachael Mary Brocket’s attempt at “arguing a claim of innocence as a woman” has failed to impress a judge. In fact, it downright angered Judge David Ruth, who is known to speak his mind at times. When Brocket was due in the stand in the Blenheim District Court today, a voice from the public gallery said it “sounded like it might be my name”, but at first she refused to budge from her seat. Brocket was appearing on a charge of obstructing and hindering police, for what Open Justice understood was linked to the anti-mandate protest in Wellington. “Be quiet for goodness sake,” Judge Ruth told Brocket as she tried to ar-

gue her case from the back row of the public gallery. As she reluctantly made her way to stand near the dock, Judge Ruth continued his reprimand, telling her that what she had filed to the court constituted “absolutely pathetic paperwork”. “Don’t file anything like that in this court again,” Judge Ruth told Brocket as she then attempted to carve her own path through the court process, saying she had a right to claim innocence by the mere fact she was a woman. Judge Ruth asked her again if she planned to admit the charge or plead not guilty, before recording a not guilty plea on her behalf based on her refusal to enter a plea. Brocket was remanded at large to a case review hearing on June 20.

After a lengthy battle over a family bach, Grant Parkins wonders whether justice exists. The middle brother of three is the reluctant star of the Parkins family drama over a property in the Marlborough Sounds which was left to the siblings in their father's will. He went to court believing he was right but after a judge recently ruled against him he's questioning whether it was all worth it. "I realise that going on a gut feeling means nothing in the legal process but I'd be disappointed if in years to come I didn't try and then thought, 'why the hell didn't I do that'?" Parkins initially declined to be interviewed after a judge dismissed his latest effort be recognised as being the larger contributor to the property but has now decided to speak out about how the Parkins rift became a rupture. The shame of it all, he said, was the money that could have been used to help buy

the property off his brothers has instead been swallowed by legal fees – about $100,000 so far and rising. The 49ha property at Oyster Bay, in a part of the Sounds known as Croisilles Harbour, was developed by Morris and Rosalie Parkins, together with their three sons, Steve, Grant and Reece. Rosalie died in 1999, not long after the bach was finished, and Morris in 2010, after which the three brothers inherited an equal share in the property. At the heart of the dispute was Grant’s desire for a greater interest in the property than the three-way split given in the will. He claimed to have contributed more than his brothers to its development and was therefore entitled to a larger share of the value of improvements. Grant took up the fight in the belief he was on solid ground. The process has been stressful for everyone involved with Grant’s older brother Steve telling Open Justice last week that the battle is something their father never would have

wanted. The land in the Sounds had been bought in 1990, but the house came later. Grant said he initiated the project, with his father’s support, finally settling on a slice of former farmland and forest in Oyster Bay. It had been a fruitless search until they placed a “land wanted” ad in a newspaper. Grant said the property appealed because it was “away from everyone” and had a good source of fresh water. He helped with its early development, hauling trailer loads of Summerhill stone cladding and timber linings for the new bach. Grant said was he still exploring legal options including whether to apply for leave to appeal, but he knew the stakes were high. “How am I going to win and how much will it cost, and am I better to suffer the loss so far, or an even greater one down the track? In truth, he did not know if it had all been worth it. “I don’t know. I really don’t know but if I was going to break, I would have by now.

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Start-up weekend to boost Marlborough Marlborough’s potential entrepreneurs have a chance to practice their skills at a startup weekend to be held in June. Startup Marlborough is an event aimed at people who would like to become entrepreneurs, but also for people interested in business generally or have creative ideas, and who would like to expand their skills and knowledge. The weekend event, running from Friday evening on June 17 to Sunday evening on June 19 at the Marlborough Research Centre campus on Budge Street, will put people in teams to test ideas, work with mentors, and then prepare a pitch presentation to a “Dragon’s Den” of judges to see how their ideas fly. It is facilitated by former Marlborough man Angus Pauley, who heads up StartUp Dunedin, along with Mark Unwin and Dorien Vermaas from the Marlborough District Council’s economic

Startup Marlborough project manager Tracey Green is calling on potential entrepreneurs to pitch their best idea. development team. Startup Marlborough project manager Tracey Green says fostering start-ups, technology and innovation through entrepreneurial activity is a goal in the council’s draft

Economic Wellbeing Strategy, which is currently out for public consultation. “There is a lot of talent in Marlborough, but sometimes people need a bit of a steer in a fun environment on how to

go about getting things started. “This weekend is a 54-hour pressure cooker, taking people from an idea to a potential startup business. It will give an insight into the sort of things that people need to think about, work on, and build when starting up a business.” Business Trust Marlborough is organising the event, and Tracey says it fits well with the organisation’s role in business mentoring, helping startups get going, and also operating the local angel investors’ group, Angel Investors Marlborough (AIM). She says that as well as looking for people to attend as participants, organisers are also looking for sponsors and volunteers to help during the weekend, whether as mentors or administrators. “There are lots of ways people can be involved in this exciting development for Marlborough.”

ANNUAL PLAN CONSULTATION CLOSING SOON Public submissions on Council’s Annual Plan 2022-23 Consultation Document close at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 10 May. The proposed rates increase of 5.37 per cent is driven largely by external factors, a council spokesman says. The Council has made use of its Infrastructure Upgrade and Depreciation Reserves, assumed the receipt of $1.3M of funding from the Government’s Three Waters Well Being package, and allocated $4.3M from the Covid-19 Rates Relief Reserve to reduce the impact on rates. Hearings take place on 7, 8 and 9 June. The Council will meet to consider submissions on 13 June and to adopt the Annual Plan 2022-23 on 30 June. PUBLIC HOLIDAY DELIVERY The Marlborough Weekly newspaper will be delivered a day late following a Monday-ised public holiday. The newspaper, usually delivered on a Tuesday, will be delayed until Wednesday should Monday be a public holiday. TOXIC SHELLFISH The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from all of Crail Bay in the Marlborough Sounds. Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from this region have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins above the safe limit of 0.8 mg/kg set by MPI. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness. Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten. Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin. Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut.

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Community warming to ‘incredible opportunity’ new ferry terminal will bring MAIA HART

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Helen Baxter used to be one of the “flower ladies” – a group of keen Picton locals who would welcome cruise ship passengers to the port-side town. Baxter, along with fellow flower ladies Margaret Frisken and Yvonne Rigby, attended a drop-in session at the Picton Library last Thursday, to learn more about the Picton Ferry terminal upgrade. On a large screen, people were able to view a 3-D digital walkthrough of the new ferry precinct, which would be upgraded to make way for larger Interislander ferries. Asked why she attended, Yvonne said it was her first chance to properly understand more about the project. “I feel quite comfortable with the project,” Helen said. “We’ve heard a lot about it, but to see certain things like this [walkthrough], it’s even better than I thought.” The “flower ladies” attended one of the two drop-ins held in Picton last week, designed to give residents the chance to speak to those directly involved in the project. A

community business meeting was also held on Wednesday night. The project was a collaboration between Port Marlborough, the Marlborough District Council, KiwiRail and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The first ferry was expected to arrive in New Zealand, from Korea, by 2025. Inter-island Resilient Connection (iReX) Project programme director Stephen O’Keefe said they were in the process with the shipyard in selecting the “major components” for the ferries. This included things like the battery packs, as the ferries would be hybrid, fin stabilisers, and bow thrusters, Stephen said. “They’re purchased by the shipyard, and installed by the shipyard, but we’ve got an approval process to make sure we get the right equipment and that it meets our specifications,” he said. They anticipated they would start approving “technical designs” for the ferries in July. “Really the challenging timeline is not around the ships, that challenging timeline is around the terminal facilities,” Stephen said. Other than the Marlborough District Council’s consultation on the $110 million Picton ferry pre-

cinct loan to Port Marlborough, Stephen said it was the first opportunity for the public to meet with those involved with the project face-to-face. “We had to revisit the design to get it right, which we did early part of last year, into the middle of the year,” he said. He thought most questions asked by the community had been in relation to traffic management. Following Wednesday night’s business meeting, specific “themes” had emerged, including how the community could capitalise on the terminal upgrade and construction. “We said it before, this is an incredible opportunity, it’s a significant investment that will impact Picton and Blenheim from an economic point of view, as an opportunity,” Stephen said. “We’ll probably look to have some smaller workshops and things like that to see how we capture that opportunity.” Port Marlborough chief executive Rhys Welbourn said given the emphasis made on the sustainability aspects of the project – like the promise of greener ferries – a lot of interest from the community had been on this.

project. KiwiRail last year signed a kawenata (agreement) with Te Ātiawa, which recognised a partnership with “a shared view to exploring mutually beneficial and collaborative opportunity”. The agreement was a first of its kind for KiwiRail. “We’ve formed a great relationship and partnership with them,” Ron said. “It’s about keeping that communication going, and taking the people along for the journey.” Port Marlborough project manager Kate Cushing said the project was particularly exciting for her as a “bit of a greeny”. “It really is, it’s big, it’s exciting, it’s innovative,” Kate said. “I really like the sustainability side. Not only the ships, with the hybrid and the batteries and using shore power to charge the batteries. “But also with the rest of the terminal, as well, we’re looking for sustainable construction in the materials that we use.” More information about this project can be found by visiting www.irex.co.nz. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air.

An artist’s rendering of one of the new Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Interislander ferries. He said Port Marlborough was currently working with KiwiRail on the contractual side of things. “This is a very long lease licence, it’s 60 years, so we’re spending a lot of time making sure we get that lease right,” Rhys said. He said he was pleased to meet with the community, so soon after the council funding consultation. “We said we will keep coming back and communicating.” “We’ve had a lot of Covid interruptions and we’ve had to be a little bit innovative about how we do the consultations, but it’s a lot nicer to be able to work face-toface.” Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui trustee Ron Riwaka said he liked the ongoing “transparency” of the

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New car sales hit a record high as buyers rush to beat the Clean Car Discount New car sales hit a record high last month as buyers rushed to beat the introduction of the Clear Car Discount. Figures from the Motor Industry Association (MIA) show 21,044 cars were sold in March, which beat the previous record in October 2018 by 4,374 vehicles. Sales were nearly 36 percent higher than the same month a year ago. MIA chief executive David Crawford said as anticipated the lead up to Clean Car Discount, which would see fees placed on high-emitting vehicles from 1 April, resulted in the strongest month ever for vehicle sales. "Sales were dominated by the largest ever monthly registrations for light commercial vehicles, 9,841 units (including heavy commercial vehicles) as buyers rushed to avoid fees for high CO2 emitting vehicles that began on 1 April." The Clean Car Discount came into operation last July and initially applied to new and used imported electric and plug-in hybrid cars, as part of a suite of measures to help decarbonise the country's transport fleet.

From 1 April, the Clean Car Discount was based on carbon dioxide emissions, meaning low emitting vehicles would be eligible for a rebate, while high emitters would be slapped with a fee. Fully electric new vehicles would be $7500 cheaper, while high emitting cars would cost up to $4500 extra. The top three vehicles sold last month were all utes lead by the Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. These vehicles accounted for more than a quarter of all cars sold in March (5,779 sold). In fourth place, and the number one selling passenger car last month, was the fully electric Tesla Model 3 (949). Crawford said the sale of petrol hybrid vehicles was soft in March with some buyers waiting until April to take advantage of the rebate these vehicles would now receive. A total of 2,704 fossil fuel alternative vehicles (pure electric, petrol hybrids, and hybrids) were sold last month. RNZ

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FTD 2.31.74 2.33.95 2.35.49 2.36.31 2.40.25 2.41.69 2.45.60 2.45.66 2.49.03 2.50.33

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NZ's first commercial trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles NICHOLAS POINTON RNZ business journalist

Toyota New Zealand is partnering with several local companies to roll out the country's first commercial trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles. The scheme will see the likes of The Warehouse, Spark, Air New Zealand, and five other companies, contribute funding and take part in the car sharing scheme to test two Toyota Mirai, with the potential to add more over three months. The trial will commence on 1 May in Auckland, with the goal of seeing whether a zero-emission precinct could be created in the central city. The vehicles will be refuelled at the Ports of Auckland with green hydrogen, supplied by Halcyon Power, Japan’s Obayashi Corporation and Australia’s H2H Energy. Toyota New Zealand general manger Andrew Davis says the trial was about showing the public that hy-

The Toyota Mirai would be used in the country's first commercial trial of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Photo: Supplied/Toyota. drogen was an energy source that can be used in New Zealand. “If we can showcase that we can produce green hydrogen, we can use it, we can provide vehicles and share them across large organisations, the potential to reduce our impact on the New Zealand environment and ultimately on the planet is really high.” The trial will also examine the potential for car-sharing between companies to curb emissions. Toyota was bullish on the potential of hydrogen as a fuel source, saying it can store more energy in less weight, meaning it was suitable for

vehicles with heavy payloads and a long range. Davis said the fuel cell technology in the Mirai had numerous other applications that it was looking to explore. “Aside from this trial we will certainly be starting to talk to partners to see what our role is and how we can assist in getting hydrogen power in the New Zealand market.” The company acknowledged that the country’s hydrogen infrastructure was still in its infancy and the trial was launched to incentivise greater investment to take advantage of the burgeoning hydrogen export market.

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Road master Jim Hasseldine has been car mad since the tender age of three - at least that’s what his mum says. Brought up in Christchurch, the old-style A-Grade mechanic has been involved in the car industry for more than 50 years WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING? 1937 Chevrolet Master. I first saw it when I was 10 while on my way to intermediate school. WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET? 216-cubic-inch engine, which is unmodified. WHAT IS IT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THIS VEHICLE?

The comfort when you drive it. It has a different feel to a modern car.

WHERE IS IT FROM? It’s Canadian-made and assebled in New Zealand - in Canterbury. WHERE DID YOU GET IT? Christchurch in 1978. WHAT’S THE MOST ANNOYING THING ABOUT DRIVING IT? It hasn’t got the seats in it yet! It’s still unregistered at present. WAS IT EXPENSIVE TO BUY AND IS IT EXPENSIVE TO RUN? It was sensibly priced at the time and uses a bit of fuel - but that’s part of its charm. IS IT YOUR DREAM CAR? IF NOT, WHAT IS? 1929 Speed 6 Bentley. I dreamed about them in my childhood! I can’t afford one, unfortunately.

Jim Hasseldine with his 1937 Chevrolet Master. Photos: Phil Brown.

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Between Thursday 21st and Monday 25th of April 2022 offenders entered a vineyard on the Kaituna-Tuamarina Road in Marlborough and stole a large blue New Holland 8260 4WD tractor and three-point linkages which had been stored in a different location on the site. Offenders also stole an aqua-blue and black Burnett steel single axel trailer with jogwheel on the towbar. The trailer was fitted with a steel cage which consists of steel mesh at the front and back and plywood sides. Police are also aware that another non-descript trailer was also stolen at around the same time from a Rapaura Road vineyard. Police are concerned that such a large, distinctive tractor has been stolen from the property and believe that someone in the area or using the Kaituna-Tuamarina Road at the time

A blue New Holland 8260 4WD tractor and three-point linkages was stolen from a rural property last week. Photo: Supplied. will likely have seen the tractor on the move. It is clear, from these and other complaints made to police, that criminals are brazenly entering onto rural properties and stealing expensive items that they see as an easy target. Police are increasingly aware that criminals are targeting vineyards and rural properties where the machinery, vehicles and equipment is often stored in the open or in open-sided sheds. We strongly advise owners, managers and staff to secure valuables, vehicles and equipment in locked sheds

where possible, and if the likes of vehicles, tractors, quad-bikes and ag-bikes are left in the open or in an insecure shed, always lock them and remove the keys to another secure location. Leaving a vehicle key hidden on the vehicle or tucked nearby creates the risk that a criminal will find and use it, and this has occurred before. Anyone who has any information relating to these or other burglaries on rural properties are encouraged to contact police by calling 111 if an incident is happening now, and 105 if it has already happened.

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It may not have been pretty, but revenge was sweet for the Central premier rugby side, who notched a comfortable win over Renwick at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. The Blues were worthy 27-5 victors in a replay of the 2021 Marlborough Rugby Sub-Union grand final, on that occasion won by the Green Machine. Central eventually scored four tries, three in the second spell, as Renwick made them fight hard for points in a stop-start encounter, often dominated by the referee’s whistle. Ill-discipline was the order of the day, both sides having players sin-binned for a variety of offences and Central forced to play for 60 minutes with just 14 players after flanker Mataiasi Pangia was red-carded for a dangerous tackle. With a breeze at their backs Central started strongly, only resolute Renwick defence stopping them from crossing the line after several full-blooded charges in the first 10 minutes. The Blues turned down several shots at goal but eventually paid tribute to their opponent’s defence by taking three points through the boot of first five Ria Rangihaeata after Renwick No 8 Sekope Lopeti-Moli was sinbinned for repeated team infringements. The only try of the first 40 came soon after, winger Lani Fihaki bursting over on the left after concerted pressure.

Ahead 8-0 at the break, but facing the breeze, the home side were immediately given a reminder of the Green Machine’s potency when halfback Ben Finau scored from a quickly-taken penalty to close the gap to just three points. However, that was as good as it got for the visitors, who were unable to manufacture multiple phases in decent field position. Central replied to Finau’s try immediately, powerful No 8 Peni Fihaki bursting through some weak defence on the Renwick line. Rangihaeata’s conversion pushed Central out to a 15-5 lead, before tries to Quentin MacDonald, from a 5m lineout drive, and replacement Vernon Fredericks sealed the deal and a bonus point. Fredericks, a former Mako and Crusaders loose forward, returned to the fray after a lengthy absence, adding versatility, skill and experience to the Central mix. They were well served up front by Jesse MacDonald, Peter Vakaloa, Jack Powell and Olly Lawson, while Ethan Jones, Ben Filipo, and Lani Fihaki impressed in the back division. Atu Taufa, Jaydn Holdaway and Cody Weir stood out in the Renwick pack, while Finau, Zac Harrison Jones, Clyde Paewai and replacement Will MacKenzie shone out wide. Central skipper Quentin MacDonald said although there was “a feeling of payback for them tripping us up last year”, it was satisfying to get back on the field after another lengthy break “so

Replacement loose forward Vernon Fredericks is about to cross for his side’s final try against Renwick at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. we can get some continuity towards the Tasman Trophy”. “We want to have a really good push for that this year.” MacDonald also appreciated the fact that his side were finally able to trot out onto the province’s premier ground. “It’s always great to be back on number one,” he said. “We have talked about it, especially with not having a game [on No1] last season. It’s good to get back into the routine of having our own changing room and just getting back into the flow of things, plus having our division two team here and what looked like a decent crowd as well.”

Next week the Tasman Trophy rounds begin, Central playing Wanderers in Blenheim, Renwick travelling to play Nelson and Waitohi taking on Kahurangi. Scores: Central 27 (Lani Fihaki, Peni Fihaki, Quentin MacDonald, Vernon Fredericks tries, Ria Rangihaeata pen, 2 con) Renwick 5 (Ben Finau, try). HT: 8-0. In what was a triple treat for Lansdowne Park patrons on Saturday, three games were played back-to-back on the recently-resurfaced main ground. The first two were division two encounters, Marlborough Boys’ College Old Boys opening their 2022 campaign with a 33-21 win

over Pelorus, after leading just 15-14 at the break. In the next game, Central came away with a 31-17 victory over Renwick, paving the way for the premier encounter. While it is wonderful to have rugby back on the main ground after the renovations, a scoreboard, of any description, would provide a welcome addition to the viewing experience for patrons at the park. Meanwhile, at Spring Creek, Moutere accounted for Harlequins 51-0 while Waitohi edged past Awatere 15-12 in Seddon to maintain their unbeaten opening to the season.

Young claims position on NZ Rugby board PETER JONES Marlborough businessman Wayne Young may have risen to the lofty heights of NZ rugby but, he quickly pointed out, there is no chance of it going to his head. Just hours after being elected to the board of New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the former Marlborough Red Devils halfback and Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) chair headed off to training with the Central division two team he coaches. “The boys will definitely make sure I keep my feet on the ground,” he laughed. “My son just walked through the door and gave me a high five, so I suppose that means, ‘well done Dad’”.

Wayne, who was nominated by the TRU, headed off Whanganui Rugby Union nomination Richard Dellabarca for the coveted and hotly-contested role at last week’s 130th AGM, replacing Shaun Nixon on the nine-person board. Wayne has held the role of TRU Rugby Director for the last 11 years and most recently served as Chair for the Union. A Marlborough local, Wayne has played and coached rugby in the region over the past 30 years. His career in car dealership sales, acquisition and property development is extensive. In 2021 Wayne implemented a youth council for Tasman Rugby,

to ensure representation across the entire game – demonstrating his passion for the game and the future of rugby. Wayne said the process of lobbying for a place on the board was a lot of hard work and “quite harrowing”, especially since he contracted COVID during the process, but he was “proud and happy” to have been eventually given the nod. “When my name was read out, I straight away felt terrible for Richard, and I’m sure he would have been the same with me if the boot was on the other foot. “Then I went straight into my first board meeting, which was reassuring and gave me a good early

Wayne Young. feel for how things are done.” Wayne was happy to come through the process of being nominated, then elected and saw

his selection as a triumph for “grassroots” rugby. “The way I was elected [through the appointments panel] shows that I have the trust and confidence of the provincial unions and that means a lot to me. “I am confident that what I campaigned on is the right thing for rugby in New Zealand, which starts at grassroots. “It is important that people realise that the real stakeholders of the game are not only the provincial unions, but also the clubs. Sometimes that gets forgotten.” He joins recent appointments of Dame Patsy Reddy and Rowena Davenport as the three new NZR Board members.

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Goals galore on football scene PETER JONES There were goals galore during second round Marlborough football action on Saturday. Rangers AFC showed the way with a decisive 9-0 win over Tahuna in the Nelson division one competition. Playing at Tahunanui, Rangers went on an attacking spree, turning in their best performance of the season thus far. Despite the absence of several key players, Rangers made the most of a wealth of possession. After leading just 2-0 at the break they shifted up another gear in the second half, producing some stunning counter-attacks. A Harrison Pine screamer and the first of three goals for youngster Louie Poletti were all they had to show for a dominant first 45, but then coach Tore Waechter said his side “just clicked and ran them ragged”. In the second spell player-ofthe-day Poletti completed his hat-trick, as did Carl Connor-McClean, while Jack Morris added a brace. Rangers were clinical in front of goal, said Tore, the only exception being a straightforward miss from substitute Wolfie Waechter late in the piece. With Keagan Mortimer, Jordan Columbus, Tore Waechter, Scott Belsham and Kane Elvy

in each half at Athletic Park. In division two action, Call Care Reds notched a 5-0 win over Central Privateers, Alex Piddington scoring a brace. Rangers Masters accounted for Call Care Youth 10-2, after leading 3-1 at halftime. Ryan Clemett scored a hat-trick, while Luke Clatworthy and Peter Mortimer added doubles for Rangers. At Athletic Park, Call Care Spartans Spartans’ striker Ben Cameron sends a shot goalward at Ath- and Rangers Clubs of Marlborough letic Park. Photo: Peter Jones. unavailable this week it was a new-look Rangers side, however Bjorn Waechter, in his first start of the season, Alex Duley, Poletti, Morris, Sverre Waechter, plus subs Matt Jones and Finn Hawes stepped up admirably. Tore was heartened by the depth of talent available to the club this campaign. “This season we have just got so much quality everywhere … it is never the case that we weaken the side by going to the bench or replacing a player who is unavailable. Anyone can fill a spot and do a job … we have depth in all positions.” Next week Rangers play their first home game against Motueka. Meanwhile, goals also flowed freely in the Mayfield Motorworld division one and two competitions. Biggest winners were Call Care Trojans, who underlined their championship prospects with

a 13-1 division one win over BV Masters. Trojans put the game to bed by halftime, racing to a 9-0 lead, Tomas Lupani grabbing a first half hat-trick. Francisco Zimermman scored a brace in both halves to lead the scoring while Alan Zarate bagged a double. Also at A&P Park, Rangers Development put five into the Call Care Hotspurs net, with no reply. Development showed their class in the first half, banging in four quality goals - to Ollie Hunter, Alan Elvy, Boyd Elvy and Jake Bezant. Josh Whittall added the fifth midway through the second spell. Evergreen Arthur Morel had a man-of-the-match performance in goal for Hotspurs, keeping the score from blowing out. The third division one match saw Central Buccaneers, aided by six goals to Ben Shallcrass, defeat clubmates Central Wolves 8-0, scoring four goals

fought out the closest match of the round, ending in a 2-2 stalemate. The scores were tied 1-1 at the break. Matt Coxall scored both Spartans’ goals, while Ben Burridge did the same for Clubs. The final match saw Picton sides Crow Tavern and Young Guns meet at Endeavour Park, with Crow Tavern prevailing 10-3 after leading 3-2 at the break. Hayden Hall notched three goals for the victors, as did Ryan Cameron.

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Wairau centre Charlotte McLean weighs up her Kaikōura player Haylee te Huia Claxton drives through centre court. options. Photos: Peter Jones. NETBALLERS UP AND RUNNING: Lansdowne Park once again echoed to the sound of umpires’ whistles, encouraging voices and running feet as the region’s netballers had their first significant outing of the 2022 season on Sunday. The annual pre-season tournament, facilitated by Marlborough Netball, attracted teams from a wide variety of clubs, giving players an opportunity to shake off the summer cobwebs before senior competition play begins on Saturday for senior, year 7-8 and year 5-6 and social grade teams, with premier players opening their season on Tuesday. The 2022 premier grade, with only four participating teams, will be played over four rounds. No competition points will be awarded in round one while rounds two and four will be contested by the four premier sides with points counting towards play-offs later in the season. It is proposed that round three will comprise matches between the four premier teams and invitational teams, either from Nelson or the local grade one competition.

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SAM’S THE MAN Sam Hansby, a former King of the Withers champion, led from the starting gun to take out the men’s title in last Saturday’s 27th Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake, the annual 25km circuit of Lake Rotoiti. Numbers were reduced by the effect of the ongoing pandemic, but 189 competitors laced up their runners. Trevor Voyce chased Hansby hard, bridging the gap on the homeward leg, but was still just over two minutes adrift at Kerr Bay. Harry Rattray, from Christchurch, closed out the top three. Amelia Horne (Palmerston North) had a more comfortable margin in the women’s field, 10 minutes ahead of Camilla Penny, from Christchurch, while Nelson’s Aimee Burnard continues her rise up the ranks with another podium finish. A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER? The Marlborough Boys’ College Rugby Club have organised a major fundraising event to help raise money for teenage rugby. On Wednesday June 29 they will host “A Night with the Knights” described as “a korero on the couch” with Sir Graham Henry, Sir Gordon Tietjens, Blues head coach and former MBC student Leon MacDonald, Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson and Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan. Participants will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and a continuous supper throughout the night. A silent auction and sports auction will also be run at the MBC venue. Tickets are $100 per person or a table of 10 for $1000. Funds raised will go towards all teenage boys playing rugby in Marlborough and MBC Rugby Club players, from the 1st XV and other representative teams through all age grade levels. MORE ROWING SUCCESS Marlborough’s rowing fraternity continues to produce national representatives, with six more athletes being named in the New Zealand under-19/junior team which will travel to Lake Varese, Italy to compete in the U19 world champs in late July. They are: Emily Bowden and Orla Fitzgerald in the women’s eight, Charlotte Lightfoot in the women’s quad, Ashley James Fitzgerald in the men’s quad, plus Dylan Burton and Ned Botherway who are travelling reserves.

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47 Cohen Stewart produces a clever flick pass during the MBC First XV’s game against Shirley in Kaikoura. Photo: Peter Jones.

MBC Falcons prepare to fly into new season PETER JONES The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV is back in action in the Miles Toyota Championship, formerly the UC Championship, competition. Thus far the First XV have played four warm-up fixtures, against Waimea College in Blenheim, Nelson College in Nelson and Shirley High School in Kaikoura, winning the first and last matches but losing the Nelson encounter. They ended their build-up with a final hit-out against a Christchurch club under-18 side in Christchurch on Saturday, registering another win. Their first competition match is a home fixture against Roncalli Aoraki Combined on Saturday, May 7. They have other home games against St Bede’s College (May 14), Nelson College (June 2), St Thomas of Canterbury College (July 2), Christ’s College (July 9), Selwyn Combined (July 30) and Ashburton Combined (August 6) before the finals in August. As always, there has been considerable turnover in personnel from last season’s side, mostly in the forwards. However, Sione Papani, Kobe MacDougall, Watson Tahavalu, Jimmy Morris, Charles Tupoutoa and hard-working loosie Jack Burdon have returned from the previous year’s squad. While not a sizeable pack, there is plenty of skill and energy up front, epitomised by the work of lightweight loosies Finn Mckenzie and Will Flynn. How they are able to deliver set piece ball will be pivotal to their chances, especially against the bigger sides. The backline has a much more settled look. Halfbacks Jack Kelly and Bray Taumoefolau, first five Hugh Robinson, plus powerful midfielders Jake Pacey and Cooper Roberts are all back from last year and provide experienced inside back com-

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binations, while lively runners such as Cohen Stewart, Nikau Peipi, Tim Petrie, Koloa Moala Fotu, Carter Aitken and Senetenari Ponesi offer an attacking edge out wide. Midfielders Roberts and Pacey have been named as co-captains for the season. In 2022 the side’s head coach will be former assistant Tonga Taemoefolau, this time assisted by Tui Raeli and Hamish McKerrow. Tonga acknowledges a lack of serious size in his side, but he says the boys “more than make up for that with heart”. “From what I have seen from these young fellas, who are pretty small for this competition, they will be more than competitive come game time against the bigger outfits,” he said. “They epitomise what Marlborough is all about. We just love to fight hard … that is in our mentality. We have selected a team of tacklers who will continue to front up.” He would not be drawn on the team’s aims for the season. “I’m not a big believer in setting high targets for the year. I really want them to concentrate on the process of trying to play well, and if we play well, I know we are going to compete with anyone,” Tonga added. The MBC First XV Falcons squad for 2022: Sione Papani, Archie Dillon, Viliami Sau, Cam Woodley, Johnny Vakaloa, Kobe MacDougall, Jimmy Morris, Thomas Large, Watson Tahavalu, Sam MacDonald, Jack Quinn, Jack Burdon, Will Flynn, Wayden Smith-Page, Charles Tupoutoa, Finn Mackenzie; Jack Kelly, Bray Taumoefolau, Hugh Robinson, Jake Pacey, Cooper Roberts, Carter Aitken, Cohen Stewart, Nikau Peipi, Josh Fuller, Koloa Moala Fotu, Tim Petrie, Senetenari Ponesi. Head coach Tonga Taumoefola.

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