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A renowned Marlborough artist whose colourful works captured the hearts of people across the world has died.

Triska Blumenfeld died on 12 July at the age of 95 years old, leaving a legacy of eye-catching art.

Suffering from dementia, Triska spent her last years being cared for by staff at Springlands Lifestyle Village.

Her unique and vibrant work has graced many homes across the region and overseas.

Born in England in 1927, the prolific painter was made a Marlborough Living Treasure in 2015.

She loved to capture community life and her worked spanned her years living overseas before making Marlborough her home.

Renowned artist Triska Blumenfeld has died at the age of 95 years old. Photo: Supplied.

Her fly-on-the wall style creations include a renowned piece celebrating the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival.

From homes in Bali, Singapore, India, Italy, Fiji, Western Samoa and Australia, Triska loved Marlborough and its people, Carolyn says.

Married to the late Israeli horticulturist Gideon Blumenfeld, the pair are credited with founding New Zealand’s commercial olive oil industry from their Rarangi lifestyle block.

When he retired to Marlborough in 1986, Gideon imported plants from Israel to plant their first grove near Blenheim. He died in 1991.

Triska found love again and her late partner Ernest Berry earlier paid tribute to the woman he loved in an article in the Marlborough Magazine in 2020.

Every day for 15 years, he visited Triska at the lifestyle village, sharing meals and memories.

He was immensely proud of all she had achieved, the walls of his Blenheim home adorned with her work.

A funeral service has been held for Triska.

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Principal, police respond to MGC threat A lockdown at Marlborough Girls’ College on Thursday, which ended in scenes of tears and relief, has been alluded to by emergency services as a hoax.

Armed police cordoned off Mclauchlan Street shortly after 2.30pm and the school shut its doors; students were kept inside as a precaution, and no one could enter or leave buildings.

In a statement, Tasman Area Commander Simon Feltham stressed the negative impact hoax calls have on the community and on resources that may be needed to respond to other priority incidents.

Marlborough Girls’ College principal Mary-Jeanne Lynch, in an email to the school community, says two young people were identified by Police and their investigation is ongoing.

“We are working through our disciplinary process with the students and their whanau,” the email says.

A police spokeswoman says two young people have been referred to Youth Aid. The school lockdown came in the wake of a series of phone threats towards schools across

the country and another, unrelated threat to the Blenheim school on Wednesday.

Students at Bohally School and nearby Springlands School were also kept inside as a precaution The police spokeswoman says all police staff are trained to deal with “incidents of this nature”.

“The clearance of the school was led by AOS [armed offenders squad] trained staff but the AOS itself was not deployed,” she says.

Mary-Jeanne says students and staff showed strength and unity in supporting each other.

“Everyone responds differently to stressful situations and the collective kindness and patience were just fantastic - our values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga in action. Thank you.

“Thanks also to our wonderful police service - their response and professionalism meant that the threat was resolved quickly today.”

Threats were made against six other schools on Thursday, five schools in Waikato and one school in Gisborne, the Ministry of Education says.

Matamata College, Matamata Intermediate, Thames High School, Cambridge High School, Firth Primary School and Lytton High

A student is embraced after being released from Girls’ College on Thursday. Photos: Matt Brown.

School all announced on Facebook around noon that they had received threats and were either evacuating students, or had gone into lockdown.

The threat to Marlborough Girls’ is not believed to be linked.

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Esports come to Marlborough MATT BROWN Youth from across South Island are set to compete in the region’s first professionally produced esport tournament.

Set for the main stage of the ASB theatre, students will compete in teams of three for prizes and bragging rights in Rocket League and League of Legends.

Recognised by Sport New Zealand, and with EBlacks on their way to the Commonwealth esports championships, esport naysayers look to be on the wrong side of history.

You’ve got to see it in person before blowing it off as just kids playing videogames, says Victory Up co-founder and director Henry Lawton “When most people hear esports, what they visualise is a teenager with curtains drawn in a dark room, eating chips and drinking fizzy. But when you take it out of the bedroom; the intensity, the communication, it’s more than what people think it is.”

Victory Up work closely with schools to provide a nationwide high-school esport league, enabling students to compete in a variety of games in a safe environment.

“The chief executive of Sport NZ

came along to one of our events and was like, we’ll see if this is a sport. He was blown away.

“For our parents and grandparents generation – it’s more about seeing it with your own eyes.

“Come along to the event, and you’ll see why your grandchild is interested in this space.”

Gaming teaches team play, communication and provides rangatahi with a wide range of transferable skills, says Chamber event manager Zoe Gray.

The gaming industry is worth more, globally, than the film and music industry combined; and there are plenty of high-paying jobs on offer.

“They’ve got proper strategies; they need good communication – it’s just like any other sport team,” Zoe says.

“Employers are looking for people that are intelligent, team players.”

Part of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce’s two-day tech event, Empower: Te Rangapikikōtuku eSports and Coding Festival, the esport tournament is the first of its kind in Marlborough, and the first regional production for Victory Up and Rotorua-based Digital Natives Academy.

There will also be interactive

Rocket League is one of the three gaming titles that will feature at the Commonwealth esports championships 2022 - as well as at the ASB Theatre at the end of the month. Image: Epic Games. workshops covering a range of tech themes, including digital design, robotics and mechatronics, app development, and Minecraft.

“It’s cool to start getting out of the main cities,” Henry says.

“A lot of kids are missing out on the social aspects of traditional sport. “[Victory Up] empowers them and empowers the school. It gives them a chance to connect with their students, and it’s a safe pathway for them.”

He hopes creating opportunities

in gaming and running high-profile events will help level the playing field for young people.

“Being Māori, a PC isn’t really something I grew up with,” he says.

Victory up aims to give schools the knowledge to provide the tools needed for students to take part, much like they provide a field for traditional sports.

“It’s about digital equity; how do we unlock the ability for everyone to take part?”

He points to Christchurch’s suc-

cessful esport programmes at the library.

“We hope to replicate that around the country.

“We find people are staying at the library after their matches.

“There are lead on opportunities after that.

“What we’re lacking in Aotearoa is the option to try it.”

Entries for the Empower esport tournament are open now.

The tournament will be live streamed on Twitch on August 26-27.

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Rod Burdis and Jane Dickenson say they have been busy since opening the store on the corner of Battys Road and New Renwick Road on 1 August 2012.

And in celebration, the pair are giving away a year’s worth of pies and coffee.

“Back then we didn’t imagine that our tiny shop, with a couple of park benches out the front, would one day be ranked a top place to eat by TripAdvisor,” the couple say.

Despite living in an era where kale is king, the Burleigh Gourmet Pies has gone from strength to strength,

and in January 2020 their premises moved a few doors down to their current site on New Renwick Road.

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The planned zoning for the combined college will see the girls' college tennis courts and Bohally leveled for 'field zones'. The central, orange area is the proposed build zone and the pink area on the western boundary is marked for recreation. Supplied.

School build zones mapped Building zone plans for the co-located colleges’ campus at McLauchlan Street and the planned Bohally Intermediate campus at College Park have been released as part of the master planning process for Te Tātoru o Wairau.

Ministry of Education project director for Te Tātoru o Wairau, Simon Trotter, says the zones separate intended build areas and green spaces, enabling the design team to now develop detailed master plan layouts for the three schools.

“The design team, schools and iwi have worked through a broad range of design scenarios for the three schools, and we’re excited to be nearing completion of the master plan designs for the two campuses,” Simon says.

Fulton Stream gains prominence as a central feature of the co-located colleges campus at McLauchlan Street. Mr Trotter says this was a key cultural feature of the site and allowed for some exciting design options to maximise the stream’s relationship with the campus.

The main entrance for both colleges will be at a central location along McLauchlan Street, with the main build zone book-ended by large fields at either end of the campus. A recreation zone along the western boundary will incorporate sports facilities such as gymnasiums.

The site zone plan for College Park shows a build zone in the area currently occupied by the hockey turf and roller skating rink, with a green zone occu-

pying land that is already open space.

“Parents, caregivers and whānau have been clear in saying a key concern for this project is around ensuring disruption to teaching and learning is minimised. College Park gives us the ability to address this, while also being an ideal site for the school,” Simon says.

The Ministry is talking with Marlborough District Council to facilitate the early termination of Council’s lease on the property. Once agreed, site preparation work will be able to begin for the new campus.

Detailed master plan designs showing layouts of the three schools will be shared with neighbours, school communities and the public later this year.

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Tony Lyall, reporter and writer for The Project, stand-up comedian, and former Marlborough lad talks to Chris Lippiatt about his exciting return to headline the Marlborough Comedy show at the Clubs of Marlborough.

“Most people will probably remember me from Mr Northage’s room at Marlborough Boys College,” jokes Tony.

Others might know him from The Project.

“It’s a great job where I get to write, work on set with all the awesome people and go out reporting. They also let me do all the jobs no one else likes doing.”

Tony moved to Blenheim from Christchurch with his family when he was six-years-old, to be closer to his grandparents.

His grandfather was former Renwick School principal Robert Lyall.

We asked Tony his opinion on the best and worst things about Blenheim.

“It sounds cliché, but I’ve gotta say the people,” he says.

“There’s real good folk in Marlborough and the region has a lot

going for it.

“There’s good stuff to do, the Sounds is on your front door and there’s always the wine.”

After some contemplation, Tony says the fishing spot at Bothans Bend, up past the Wairau Bridge, has to be his favourite place.

The worst thing? “Also the people,” jokes Tony.

“Nah, it’s a lovely little place, though it could use a traffic light or two.

“I was worried when the traffic light system came in that someone would have to translate it for Blenheim.”

Tony says he’s really excited about his triumphant return to Blenheim.

He says he’s never gigged in his home town before but has been following Marlborough Comedy for some time.

“I’ve been hearing good things

Comedian, The Project reporter and Marlborough lad Tony Lyall is doing his first Blenheim gig this week. Photo: Supplied. about the comedy scene here,” he says.

“Ben Hurly had said some lovely things about his time here a few months ago.”

Tony notes there’s good comedy

blood in the region, singling out Marlborough Comedy founding member and former TV personality Nigel Corbett, who also happens to be the brother of The Project host Jeremy Corbett.

Tony’s advice for young locals who may want to go off and make it big, just like he did, is to “go and chase it”.

“If you’re interested in doing anything, go and chase it.

“Go after what you are keen on and give it a crack. It’s better to give it a crack and blow out than to not try in the first place.”

He says that’s how he got his dream-job on The Project.

“I had heard that the show was starting and sent a blind email to the producer, then followed it up with a few more emails. That’s how I got my job.”

Tony says he’s excited and keen for his first Blenheim gig.

You can see Tony at the free Marlborough Comedy show on Thursday 4 August at Clubs of Marlborough. Guaranteed to be better than New Years on Picton’s foreshore.

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Growing up we always had V8s as the family car – I guess that probably explains my love of powerful cars. The sound of a V8 makes the blood hum, you can feel it.

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1965 Mustang – classic American muscle.

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It can be a wee bit thirsty, but it’s worth it!

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New Zealand’s top 10 stolen cars DRIVEN

The Mazda Demio takes the dubious honours of being New Zealand’s most stolen car, AMI revealed.

Of the 12,000 insurance claims AMI received for vehicle thefts over the past three years, the humble Demio accounted for 10% of claims, despite only making up 1.5% of the country’s fleet.

Rounding out the top 10 of New Zealand’s most stolen cars are the Mazda Atenza (Mazda 6), Nissan Tiida, Subaru Legacy, Mazda Familia, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Hilux, Ford Courier, Subaru Forester and Honda Civic.

Regionally, Auckland had the highest number of vehicle thefts with 39% of all claims, despite holding only 31% of the national vehicle fleet. With 4,489 claims over the past three years, Auckland experienced almost double the amount of vehicle thefts as the runner up region, Canterbury, which had 2,074 claims.

hicle fleet has a high proportion of imported, second-hand cars and many of them aren’t fitted with immobilisers. If your vehicle can’t, or doesn’t have an immobiliser fitted, a steering wheel lock is also an effective and affordable option that will help deter thieves.

“Recently, we have seen an increase in stolen cars being used for criminal activity like ram raids.

Vehicles used for these purposes are often viewed as easy targets by thieves, reinforcing the need for security deterrents like immobilisers, alarms, and steering wheel locks.”

The new data comes as the cost of second-hand cars trends upwards, meaning some car owners could find they are unable to replace their car like-for-like if it is stolen or severely damaged.

“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in the value of second-hand cars due to supply-chain disruptions and shortages of parts,

AMI’s Executive General Manager Claims, Wayne Tippet says the data serves as a reminder to take security precautions and check your insurance details are up to date.

“While we’ll always be here to assist our customers, it’s good to be aware of some simple things you can do to reduce your risk, particularly if you own one of the models more likely to be stolen.

“Our claims data shows that many cars are parked out on the street or outside someone else’s property for the night when they are stolen. Where possible, park down a driveway or inside a garage, and double check your car is locked. If there isn’t any off-street parking available, try to park your car in a well-lit area, like under a streetlamp.”

Tippet also strongly recommends vehicle owners check if their car has a factory-fitted immobiliser, or if they can install other preventative security measures.

“Here in New Zealand, our ve-

amongst other factors,” Tippet says. “We’re strongly encouraging car owners to check whether the value they have insured their car for still matches its current market value, in the event that it is stolen and never recovered or is recovered but is a total loss. There are a number of free online tools which make calculating your car’s value quick and easy.”

Despite having had consistently high rates of theft for several years, AMI claims data shows the Mazda Demio is the most likely to be recovered. Over the past three years, 94% of stolen Demio cars were recovered – the highest rate out of the top 10 stolen vehicles and well above the average of 70% across all vehicle models.

The Toyota Hilux has the lowest rates of recovery at 30%, followed by the Ford Courier at 47%.

Top 10 most stolen vehicles across New Zealand*: Mazda Demio – 1,176 claims Mazda Atenza (also known as

Mazda6) – 774 claims Nissan Tiida – 700 claims Subaru Legacy – 458 claims Mazda Familia – 456 claims Subaru Impreza – 387 claims Toyota Hilux – 384 claims Ford Courier – 264 claims Subaru Forester – 237 claims Honda Civic – 187 claims * Based on AMI Insurance motor claims data from 2019-2021.

The most frequently stolen vehicle in each region: Northland – Toyota Hilux Auckland – Nissan Tiida Waikato – Mazda Atenza Taranaki – Mazda Demio Bay of Plenty – Mazda Demio East Coast – Mazda Atenza Manawatu – Mazda Atenza Hawkes Bay – Mazda Demio Wairarapa – Ford Courier Wellington – Mazda Demio Nelson – Mazda Demio West Coast – Toyota Hilux Canterbury – Toyota Hilux Otago – Mazda Demio Southland – Mazda Demio

Nothing but Ford Hundreds of car lovers turned up for what feels like the first car show in ages.

About 75 Fords and a Chevy packed out Sawmill Studios - the old Flight Timber building - in celebration of Henry Ford’s birthday.

Organised by Ford Club Marlboroug, the event was fundraising for the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum and Hospice Marlborough.

The oldest vehicle, a 1914 Model T, was driven in by Ford Club Marlborough secretary Murray Eyles.

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Northspur’s Marlborough-based director Aaron Falvey with Nelson-based writer Justin Eade. Photo: Supplied.

Top of the South film to hit NZ and US screens KATE RUSSELL

A group of Top of the South film producers are taking their homegrown offering to 40 theatres across the country next month, including a red carpet event in Nelson.

They have managed to sell the US rights for their film, Northspur, to a major US film studio, who have allowed a one-month theatrical window to get the film out around New Zealand.

The film will also have exclusive

digital screening rights in the United States.

“It’s a big thing for us here in little old Nelson to get our film out to the world,” says Nelson-based screenwriter and producer Justin Eade.

Justin wrote the script, which had 32 drafts. It was directed by Marlborough-based Aaron Falvey.

“Five years ago, we got this feature film off the ground with local investment, and with no help from the Film Commission we funded and produced it all off

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our own bat, here in Nelson and Blenheim,” he says.

“It’s a massive buzz for us after putting five years of our lives into this very low budget movie. To think Nelson and Marlborough landscapes are going to be seen around the world is really awesome.”

Northspur is an action movie set in a post-apocalyptic New Zealand that involves a man’s struggle to save his wife.

“The film asks questions about love, compassion, faith, endur-

ance, and protecting one’s family.

It’s an action film but has a lot of dramatic moments and character interaction,” says Justin.

The film is made entirely in the Top of the South, with a local cast and crew used.

Many Nelsonians worked on the film or are starring in it, including Gayle Hay, Locky Campion, Pete Coates, Nick Kemplen, Phil McArdle, and Cameron West.

The world premiere will be held in Blenheim on 1 September, and the Nelson premiere will be at

The Suter Theatre on 4 September with a red carpet event.

“After our Suter Premiere, we’ll be playing at State Cinema Nelson as well,” says Justin.

Justin says the film is making people in the film industry around New Zealand “sit up and take notice”.

“We have done this all on our own initiative, all from Nelson and Blenheim, and we hope to do many more feature films here locally after this and start a small ‘industry’ of sorts.”

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Pivotal month looms for young squash player PETER JONES

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Tom Marshall is preparing for the biggest month of his young life.

Later this week the 17-year-old Marlborough squash player embarks on a three-fold mission that will take him around the globe and test his burgeoning court skills to the limit.

Firstly, he and a group of Marlborough Boys’ College players will travel to North Shore for the national secondary school squash championships, contested from August 5-7, with MBC carrying a lofty second seeding into the event.

Then it is on to the international stage, Tom hopping on a jet immediately after the school champs and heading to Nancy, France where he will represent his country in the individual events at the world junior [under-19] champs from August 11-21.

Following the worlds, he flies off to the United States, or to be more precise, The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he will mix study with squash for the next two years.

Undaunted by the forthcoming sporting and lifestyle challenge, Tom is taking it one step at a time.

He has high hopes for the MBC team at the school champs, especially given their third placing last year.

“Our third placing last year was

the highest MBC has finished so we are keen to take it out this time. We have a strong team and we will be trying our best.”

The tournament’s top seeds are Whangarei Boys’ High School who will field a well-balanced side, but Tom say he is hopeful the MBC combination of himself and Chris Hebberd, who are both A graders, plus B grader Jack Frisken and C grade players Bryn Woolley and Dylan Guillemot, alongside reserve Manu Andrew, can get the job done.

A top result on the North Shore will set the tone for Tom’s trip to France, the fourth time he has represented his country.

In 2018 he was part of the NZ trans-Tasman under-13 side, a year later he made the nationals schools junior squad then, in 2021, he was part of the NZ senior schools squad.

Although he has tasted international competition, and previously been abroad to play squash, this time “the big dance” awaits.

The year-13 student has no illusions about the challenge ahead as he tackles the world’s best.

“For me, it is all about getting more experience on the world stage … I am not expecting anything in terms of placings, I just want to come away feeling I have played really well and done myself and my country proud.”

He admits to some pre-worlds nerves but feels he is as prepared

Tom Marshall in action at the Stadium courts. Photo: Peter Jones. as he could be for such a prestigious event.

“I have been working hard this year despite being injured and battling with COVID and the flu … I have had a few setbacks but I feel my squash is peaking at the moment,” he said.

He won’t lack for familiar faces in the NZ team, being joined by fellow Marlburian Paul Moran, now based in Canterbury, who will contest the team event in France. Part of the administrative crew will be boys’ team manager Nic Dann, a Marlborough squash stalwart.

At the conclusion of the worlds a more permanent adventure awaits, the result of a meeting with McCallie School head

squash coach Daniel Sharplin, a former New Zealand champion.

Sharplin was back in New Zealand and approached Tom at a Timaru training camp, offering him the opportunity to apply for a two-year enrolment at McCallie, a private prep school. It was an offer Tom described as, “an amazing opportunity, too good to miss”.

“I am going [to the US] to gain experience overseas, to further improve my academic studies and to improve my squash … so I am not just focussing on sport, I just want to keep my options open,” he suggested.

Squash New Zealand’s current poster boy is world number two Paul Coll, who has shown that

someone from a small town in the South Island, in Coll’s case Greymouth, can reach the very top of his profession.

Tom recently had the chance to trade shots with the player tagged “Superman” at a fundraising event in Auckland.

“He kinda chopped me, but it was a cool experience,” recalled Tom with a chuckle.

“I was pretty nervous actually, because there was a big crowd watching … I think he took it easy on me.”

It is not so much Coll’s achievements that have impressed Tom the most, more the Coaster’s legendary work ethic.

“To go fully pro is a very hard path. The work that Paul has put in to get where he has is insane,” he added.

Besides hard work, parental and community support are key factors as young athletes strive for the top and Tom is grateful for all the help he has received in Marlborough.

“My parents have been there for me every step of the way,” he said.

“And the Marlborough squash community have put together a very good junior programme which has paid off with so many good players coming through nowadays.

“We all started at once-a-week Friday night hits with local casuals coaching kids … that’s where we all came from,” he added.

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Dressage duo good to go PETER JONES

Maddie Sinclair, right, prepares to defend against the Golden Bay side on Saturday. Photo: Supplied.

Rangers AFC women notch wet weather win PETER JONES Heavy rain and sodden fields played havoc with the footballing schedule on Saturday, Marlborough senior games being played earlier to avoid the worst of the downpour, while one Nelson division one match over the hill was played, the other postponed.

The game put on hold was between Rangers AFC men and FC Nelson, meaning the Blenheim side must wait until at least next weekend to confirm their grip on the league title.

The team were in Havelock, heading for their match at Nelson’s Guppy Park, when they were told it had been called off.

However, the Rangers AFC women did get on the field, meeting Golden Bay Shield Maidens at Ngawhatu.

Despite playing in torrential rain, Rangers produced some slick football, beating their rivals 4-0.

The match was in the balance at halftime, Rangers missing a penalty before Lauren Sloan bagged their first after 35 minutes.

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spell, Kirsten Maas curving a shot past the keeper to double their advantage.

Further goals to Sloan and Jaimie Elrick ensured Rangers would travel home with a win under their belts although their rivals battled to the end and missed a late chance to get on the board with a penalty.

Captain Taz Gilbert was happy with her side’s efforts, especially given the cold, wet conditions.

“The defence worked really well together and helped create the opportunities for the team. It was a huge game from everyone really. I especially want to note the contribution from the back line. Jaimie Elrick had a standout game too, and ‘Player of the Day’ was Kirsten Maas for a tireless 90 minutes …”.

In Marlborough men’s division one action, wins were registered by Central Wolves, who downed BV Masters 8-3, Central Buccaneers, who beat Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 7-2 and Rangers Development who accounted for Call Care Hotspurs 4-0.

In division two, Picton sides Young Guns and Crow Tavern drew 2-2 while Call Care Red beat club mates Call Care Youth 4-3.

Marlborough dressage ace Melissa Galloway is feeling well-prepared and relaxed prior to competing at the FEI World Championships 2022 in Herning, Denmark later this week.

Although it will be the first trip to the worlds, which are staged every four years, for Melissa and her trusty mount Windermere J’Obei W the 29-year-old says there have been no nervous moments as the start date approaches.

“To be honest, not really, not yet at least.

“Once we get to Denmark and we are with the NZ team and in that atmosphere, there probably will be nerves … more so probably than the other shows because we are now in a team which is representing our country and we want to do them proud,” she said.

Melissa added that she has been more relaxed during competition since arriving in Europe, probably due to the fact that expectations on her and Joey were lower than in New Zealand.

“Over her I am not really know so much, so I don’t feel such pressure, whereas back home I always felt the pressure to win.”

Having now competed in as string of European competitions, with notable success, she suggested that

becoming familiar with the environment and what the judges expected was paying dividends.

“Overall, our work has got more consistent … the judges are starting to know me now, so the scores are quietly going up.

“When you first come over and noone knows who you are it is hard … you have got to get your name out there before [the judges] start giving you what you think you deserve.

That’s obviously not how it should be, but it is part of the game.”

One area she and “Joey” have improved on is their piaffe passage, where their scores have improved considerably since being in Europe.

She admits it has been a bit “surreal” regularly rubbing shoulders with the world’s best dressage exponents.

“It’s crazy … basically every competition I have been at I have been up against the best of the best … I have followed some of these people for years on Instagram and Facebook so to be up against them and regularly chatting to them is a thrill.”

Now, with the worlds just days away, Melissa and Joey are fine tuning their work, looking for the consistency that top level competition requires.

“It is not push, push, push like it was earlier in the season. It is just keeping him fit and sound and making sure all the buttons are ready to be pressed on the day, then going for it.”

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Red Devils hold off Buller challenge PETER JONES The Marlborough Red Devils repelled a stern Buller challenge for rugby’s coveted Seddon Shield, battling their way to a 28-24 victory in Renwick on Sunday.

Heavy overnight rain saw the match moved at late notice from a water-logged Lansdowne Park to the Renwick Domain, with the ground cutting badly up as the match progressed.

The home side thrived in the firmer going at the start of the game, racing out to a 21-0 lead after 15 minutes. The Devils found space both through the middle and on the flanks, accurate ball movement creating tries to No 8 Jadyn Holdaway, winger Mataiasi Pangai and flanker Cody Weir, all three converted by first five Mitch Smith.

As the centre of the park began to resemble a mud puddle the challengers started to come into their own. A soft try to imposing No 8 Isei Lewaqai, plus a conversion and penalty to first five Jack Parker hauled the Heartland Championship side back into the frame then, when they were awarded a penalty try for obstruction three minutes before the halftime break, the margin was just four and the holder’s grip on the shield was looking tenuous.

However, some fresh legs at halftime and a stiffened defensive resolve slowed Buller’s momentum after oranges, before the home side began to assert themselves once more.

The victorious Red Devils side with the Seddon Shield. Photo: Peter Jones.

At the heart of their resurgence was their scrum dominance, which created forward momentum and earned a string of penalties.

Marlborough’s fourth try came after 65 minutes, replacement No 8 Viliami Napa’a bursting over the line from a 5m scrum, with Buller’s eight backpedalling rapidly.

A fourth conversion from Smith gave the holders a 28-17 lead which was enough in the trying conditions.

Buller had the final say with a try and conversion on fulltime but it was mere consolation for such a spirited challenge.

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Marlborough captain Ben Finau was at the heart of the home side’s efforts, the vastly-experienced halfback sniping around the fringes and distributing accurately in slippery conditions.

“We came out with a hiss and a roar,” he said, “our forwards gave us go forward with their pickand-goes and our backs finished well.

“Our subs made a big impact in the second half, especially the forwards. We just looked to do the simple things well and got the job done.”

Ben was a part of the 2019 team which held onto the shield against Nelson, the last time it was con-

tested, and said he was proud to be captain of a side which were able to defend it.

“We have only had maybe one and a half trainings for this game but the boys got together and said ‘we are not different clubs, we are one Marlborough side’ and we are looking to represent our community and bring the Devils back.”

Marlborough had to dig deep to keep Buller at bay, locks Matt McCormick and Jack Powell, Weir, Holdaway, hooker Taimi Fangatua plus replacements Taine Cragg-Love and Napa’a featuring up front. Smith’s kicking and distribution were a key out wide, while midfielders Zac Harrison

Jones and Ben Filipo impressed on both attack and defence.

Parker, lock Te Puoho Stephens, flanker Jamie Tinetti, replacement halfback James Lash and fullback Jesse Pitman-Joass stood out for the gallant Coasters.

Next weekend the Devils will attempt to defend the shield against another Heartland side, West Coast, in Murchison.

Scores: Marlborough Red Devils 28 (Jadyn Holdaway, Mataiasi Pangai, Cody Weir, Viliami Napa’a tries, Mitch Smith 4 con) Buller 24 (Isei Lewaqai, Mitieli Kaloudigibeci, penalty try, Jack Parker pen, 2 con). HT: 21-17 Marlborough

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MBC First XV book place in top eight; division two finalists decided PETER JONES A compelling second half display in tricky, wet conditions propelled the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV to a 43-17 victory over Miles Toyota Championship rivals Selwyn Schools Combined in Renwick on Saturday.

The sides were locked 19-19 at halftime, both having scored three tries, with the match very much in the balance.

Field position was the key to success and, in the second spell, MBC dominated that area. Guided around the park expertly by first five Hugh Robinson, the home side put themselves in good positions to attack from and were clinical in their execution, co-captain Cooper Roberts showing the way with four tries from fullback.

The battle up front was also crucial and MBC’s pack executed their core roles well, led by prop Johnny Vakaloa, locks Sam MacDonald and Watson Tahavalu, plus energetic loosies Thomas Large, Will Flynn and No 8 Wayden Smith.

Acting as a fourth loosie was halfback Jack Kelly, always keen to do the gritty work, while passing accurately in slippery conditions. Co-captain Jake Pacey carried hard, while centre Cohen Stewart and replacement Senetenari Ponesi looked lively. However, the pick of the backline was Roberts who was in unstoppable form.

MBC’s bonus point win moves them up to seventh place on the championship ladder. They have a bye next weekend and will be hoping that eighth-placed Shirley, who play top team St Thomas of Canterbury, lose so they can retain that position.

Scores: MBC 43 (Cooper Roberts 4, Cohen Stewart, Kobe MacDougall, Senetenari Ponesi tries, Hugh Robinson 4 con) Selwyn Schools 19. HT: 19-19.

Points: St Thomas 50, Nelson 49,

Central midfielder Nic Murray passes the ball wide during his side’s division two semifinal win against Awatere at Lansdowne Park. Photo: Peter Jones.

Christchurch 44, St Bede’s 43, Timaru 32, St Andrew’s 31, MBC 30, Shirley 29, Christ’s 25, Selwyn 16, Waimea 10, Roncalli 8, Rangiora 6.

Division two semis Meanwhile, Waitohi and Central justified their top seedings for the division two play-offs with victories in Saturday’s semifinals.

Waitohi beat MBC Old Boys 11-3 in Picton while Central downed defending champs Awatere 27-0 at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim.

They will meet in next weekend’s final.

Central showed they will be a tough nut to crack in the decider with a whole-hearted display on Saturday.

Two tries, converted by influential first five Ra Tamati, saw Central ahead 14-0 at the break. The Blues scored just one more try in the second spell, to hard-working No 8 Logan Robinson, which Tamati converted and added two penalties to shut the brave but ultimately out-played Tussocks out of the match.

Tasman Mako In Nelson, the Tasman Mako women’s side scored their first win of the Farah Palmer season, a hard-fought 27-17 effort against Taranaki at Trafalgar Park.

The visitors led 12-10 at the halftime break before the Mako women pulled away, tries to impressive lock Laura Bayfield and replacement winger Becky Davidson getting the job done and breaking a long winless run for the home side.

Showing the way for the home side was influential first five Cassie Siataga, skipper and halfback Hannah Kelly, plus hard-carrying props Shayla Tuitupou and Tita Lupeituu and stalwart loosies Tamara Silcock and Jess Harvie.

On Friday, the Mako men had their final pre-season game, a 33-17 win over Southland in Christchurch.

Both the Mako men and women will be in action at Lansdowne Park on Sunday.

The women play North Harbour at 11.35am, followed by the men against Southland at 2.05pm.

Boxing gym moves onward and upwards Box on Boxing Blenheim has a new home. The rapidly-growing club opened their new training gym in Moran St on Sunday with a well-attended open day.

A series of sparring bouts were staged in the new facility with a steady stream of visitors dropping by throughout the day.

Former NZ champion Christine Gillespie, right, from Nelson, spars with local fighter Shanee Heywood during Box on Boxing Blenheim’s open day. Photo: Peter Jones.

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SportInBrief CALLUM FIFTH Marlborough track cyclist Callum Saunders has finished fifth in his favoured keirin race at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Callum was the best-performed of the three Kiwi riders who competed in the event, making his way to the final ride-off with second placings in both his preliminary races. In the decider he made a bold move to take the lead with three laps to go but was run down by his rivals on the final lap.

WORLD STAGE Wairau rowers have made their presence felt at the world junior (under 19 and under 23) championships at Lake Varese, Italy over the past week. In the under-23 champs Kobe Miller finished fourth in the single sculls C final, ranking him 16 in the world for the age group.

Finishing in the same position was the lightweight double crew of Reuben Cook and Logan Docherty. At the under-19 champs Emily Bowden and Orla Fitzgerald reached the A final in the eight, Charlotte Lightfoot was part of the quad that competed in the B final, Ashley James Fitzgerald’s quad made the C final, with Ned Botherway and Dylan Burton rowing the D final in the double.

HOCKEY HOPEFULS Marlborough face an uphill battle if they are to retain hockey’s Pope Shield. A 4-2 loss to Nelson last weekend means Marlborough’s women must beat West Coast in Blenheim on Saturday, beginning at 1pm, then hope the Coasters can down Nelson on Sunday. Marlborough were down 3-0 at halftime against Nelson and, although they won the second half, Emily Wallace and Emma Allison scoring goals, they had to bow to a better team on the day. The Marlborough B team were beaten 2-1 by their Nelson counterparts.

GOLFING GLORY AWAITS A Marlborough Golf Club combination has qualified for the Tasman district final with a narrow win in the local pennants competition.

The team of Debra Nicholls, Lynn Dowler, Lucy Jefferis, Jane Anderson Bay, Angi Beard and Kirsty Hardy Boys took out the five-round series on Monday, July 25, at the Awatere course in wet, challenging conditions. Three teams - Marlborough, Kaikoura and Blenheim - finished with 32 points but Marlborough, having secured four wins on the day, claimed the trophy on countback. The Marlborough golfers now travel to Nelson’s Totaradale course in late August to play a 54-hole final against the three other Tasman district winners.

PREMIER NETBALL Premier netball returned to Stadium 2000 on Tuesday night, albeit as a limited edition. Just one game was played in the premier league round three invitational competition, with Tokomaru Crafar Crouch taking on a Luke’s Mixed combination. Both the other scheduled matches were cancelled due to illness among the various teams. Scores: Luke’s Team 70 (Shiloh Walsh 33/63; Luke Richardson 37/45) Tokomaru 39 (Gemma Hika 22/31; Kayla Wilson 14/21; Mekah Lawrence 3/3). Quarter scores (winning team first): 13-13, 18-10, 19-8, 20-8.

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OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR • Part-Time Office Administrator / Volunteer Coordinator • 16 hours per week | Days of week flexible upon agreement • 44 weeks per year including 4 weeks annual leave • 8 weeks – leave without pay (during school holidays) Marlborough RDA is a non-for-profit organisation offering equinebased programmes to those in our community living with challenges.

We currently have an opportunity for a successful applicant to become of member of the MRDA team. We are looking for a individual to fill the part-time position of Office Administrator/ Volunteer Coordinator.

We endeavour to hire staff who are friendly, passionate about life and committed to being a strong member of a small team who want to enhance the lives of our clients through our programmes.

Our vision is: “Reach More Riders, Change More Lives”.

Key responsibilities: • Customer Relationships • Facilitating Rider enrolment and record keeping • Facilitating Volunteer enrolment and ongoing support • Accounts payable and receivable • General office administration • A full job description will be shared during application process.

Skills Required: • Ability to work with people with disabilities • Ability to work autonomously as well as displaying flexibility within the team • Exceptional organisation skills, time management and attention to detail • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English.

• Proper telephone and email etiquette • Financial processes and computer skills, including Xero and Excel • Previous office administration experience is preferred • Good relationship skills, discretion, shows initiative • Applications should be made through Seek portal.

Applications close 10 August 2022 Joanne Ross, Manager, MRDA www.marlboroughrda.org

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SEEKING NEW CONTRACT GROWERS of Sauvignon Blanc from 2023 onwards.

Competitive prices and payment terms.

Give Matt or Fraser a confidential call: matthew@catalinasounds.co.nz +64 21 0330826 fraser@catalinasounds.co.nz +64 21 749 456

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LAND SURVEYOR Ayson Survey + is a long established Marlborough based consultancy providing professional services to a wide range of clients. We have a vacancy in our Blenheim office for an appropriately experienced person to complement our existing survey team.

• We are seeking an experienced Survey Office and/or Field Technician, a Graduate Surveyor, or a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.

• We welcome applications from a range of levels and experience. Salary is negotiable and will depend on qualifications/levels of experience.

• We will provide support, progression, and training an highly value an individual with the right attitude.

All applications and discussions will be treated in strictest confidence. Only applicants with the right to work in NZ will be considered.

To apply for this position, please email a breif CV along with a covering letter to Matt Straker

matt@ayson.co.nz

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The Marlborough Beekeepers Association is holding an “Introduction to Beekeeping” session for those interested in taking up hobby beekeeping.

Held on 7th August, 1pm to 4.30pm at the Marlborough Research Centre theatre, 85 Budge Street.

Cost: $35 for nonmembers, $15 for members. New members welcome. For more information check our Facebook page.

Anyone interested in attending please email marlboroughbeekeepers@ gmail.com

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