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Lifesaver Matt Brown

Riley and Ella after the award presentation on Friday morning. Photo: Matt Brown.

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An heroic seven-year-old Marlborough boy has been honoured for his bravery after saving his little sister from drowning. Waikawa Bay School pupil Riley Drummond was surprised on Friday morning at a special assembly. The brave youngster was given an ASB Super Saver Bravery Award by Marlborough St John rural support officer Tony Cronin and ASB School Account Manager, Anna O’Hagen. And his five-year-old sister Ella Drummond watched on proudly as Riley was given a golden superhero cape and certificate. St John rural support officer Tony Cronin says Riley did everything right. “He’s recognised an emergency, a crisis with his sister and he’s helped her to safety and got adults to take care of her,” he says. “St John is very proud of what he is done, his family has proud and I’m very proud.” In April Riley and his family were having fun at a public swimming complex in Waikato, in the North Island. A mix-up over who had her almost turned to tragedy. “I came out of the changing room after getting dressed and walked around the corner to see Riley coming out of the pool holding Ella flopped in his arms, yelling to dad for help,” says Mel. “I just stood there and screamed. Pete started doing CPR and my screaming alerted everyone in the pool area that something was wrong.

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“We had off-duty nurses in the complex who raced over. One of them took over CPR while Pete did the breaths. Someone phoned 111. Pete knew how to do CPR as he’d done a St John first aid course.” Riley had spotted Ella, who was born with Williams Syndrom, motionless at the bottom of the deep end of the pool. He swam down and managed to grab her by the foot and pulled her until he could touch the floor and carry her out. “Pete grabbed Ella and she was completely blue and lifeless,” Mel says. “I had told Pete that I would go get changed then get the kids changed one by one. “Riley had made a friend and asked if he could say goodbye to him. We think Ella just followed him in. “Pete presumed I had her, and I

Riley and Ella Drummond with mum Mel, dad Peter and little brother Hudson. Photo: Matt Brown. presumed Pete had her,” Mel says. After a few rounds of CPR, miraculously, Ella regained consciousness, vomiting water but still not breathing. “Another round of CPR, more vomiting and then she started

screaming. It was very, very close,” says Mel who believes Riley reached his sister just in time. Ella was treated at the scene by St John ambulance officers and flight medics from the local rescue helicopter service before

being airlifted to hospital. The youngster who has already endured four heart surgeries in the first year of her life has recovered well from the terrible accident. “That was by far the scariest,” says Pete. “Our little man is an absolute hero. He’s saved his sister’s life; we couldn’t be prouder of him.” Mel says that since the incident Riley has been extra protective of his sister. St John Head of Community Education, Jacci Tatnell says the seven-year-old is a wonderful example of how young children can save lives. “Riley’s lifesaving actions affirms the importance of teaching basic first aid to every child in New Zealand. “We know that equipping children with the skills and confidence to take action in an emergency will save lives and build stronger, more resilient communities.”

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Lockdown sparked a rise in the number of referrals for eating disorders. Photo: File.

Eating disorder referral rise Paula Hulburt Mental health staff in Marlborough are dealing with a record number of eating disorder referrals for young people. Staff at Child Adolescent Mental Health Service have seen a rise in the number of under 18 years olds needing help. Being unable to pursue normal activities during lockdown sparked an increasing interest and focus on food intake, exercise, and nutrition, experts reveal. Interim Manager iCAMHS Nelson and Wairau, NMH Mental Health Services Deb Moore says added anxiety was

also a problem. “Families have reported to us that during COVID-19 lockdown they became aware their child or adolescent had an increasing interest and focus on food intake, exercise, and nutrition. “Young people were unable to pursue their normal life activities, and for some their focus became more narrowed to weight, shape and diet.” While detailed statistics are not collected on separate disorders, staff say approximately 75 younger people had been referred for help in the last six months. Eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia, ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive food intake

disorder), and unexplained weight loss are flagged to CAMHS, as are suspected eating disorders. “Eating disorders are a really difficult illness for the individual and for their whanau and loved ones,” Deb says. “It is one of the most difficult psychiatric illnesses to treat successfully, which is evident in a low recovery rate. “There are certainly some younger people identified and what was previously regarded as fussy eating in children may now be seen more as an ARFID issue…” The CAMHS team take a proactive multidisciplinary

approach to care, working in partnership with paediatricians, family GPs, dietitians and whanau. A fulltime healthcare assistant has been employed to support clients in the ward. Deb believes busy lifestyles could also be partly to blame for the increase. “For children involved in multiple sports there may not be an overall view of how many activities they take part in or the total amount of time spent engaged in these sports over the course of a week. “Sports medicine experts have recommended a maximum of 15 hours sports activities per week for adolescents, and

unfortunately we are aware of young people engaging in far more than this.” Deb says parents and caregivers need to be alert to changes as early intervention is key. “If parents notice that their child is losing weight, not eating as they usually do, skipping meals, their lunches are coming home uneaten, or avoiding some food groups that they would normally eat, or even making negative or critical comments about their body, they should discuss this with their family GP and have a physical review. “If a referral for medical or CAMHS intervention is needed their GP is able to do this.”

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Graeme Giles would like to see local schools benefit from a possible solution to highway littering. Photos: Supplied.

School solution to solve rubbish issue Paula Hulburt

Rubbish strewn roads have prompted a local business owner to come up with a possible solution, with schools set to benefit. Heritage Bakery owner Graeme Giles has been picking up trash from verges along SH1, which runs right past his bakery and café. But as the amount of waste gets worse, he would like to see the companies behind the mess pay schools to get it cleaned up. The issue has been getting gradually worse over the last five years, he says. “Fifty years ago, we had the Keep NZ Green campaign and it just became the norm. “It was about not littering and there was a sense of pride in it that I don’t see so much anymore,” he says. A keen cyclist, Graeme first noticed the issue when training for a race. Clocking up the kilometres along local roads, he noticed a lot of rubbish, most thrown from cars. “Going around the district, from Seddon, Wairau Valley and Picton, I became conscious of the rubbish,” Graeme says. “Every so often I’d do a count, I’d get

of my bike to stretch and count how much rubbish there was in a 20m stretch. A lower estimate is probably around 200 pieces of rubbish per km. An increase in the availability of fast foods is partly to blame, he believes. Around 50 per cent of the rubbish he has seen comes from some of the biggest fast-food giants he believes. “Products are more disposable and the big ones I see are KFC wrappers and McDonalds. People use the drive through and then ditch the wrappers when they’re done. ‘The other big ones are drinks, cans of energy drinks and beer.” He would like to investigate an idea which would see the top 10 worst rubbish-producing companies get behind a form of sponsorship. Once a year, pupils could pick up rubbish from the side roads. “Safety is an obvious issue but can be worked around in terms of support vehicles; there would have to be protocol in place. “There could also be a sponsor supported vehicle and trailer and the school gets paid say $200 per kilometre covered. “I’d be happy to talk to anyone who would like to take this further.”

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A talent for the joint project on New interactive has won Zealand’s video game a Blenheim digital industry published story teller a national by RNZ. award. Charles Anderson Allan Walker and is editor of the Charles Anderson Marlborough Weekly’s sister paper, from interactive studio Vanishing Nelson Weekly. Point won with Charles says the Game Change at Allan Walker is one half of the results were a the annual Voyager duo behind Vanishing Point. fantastic recognition Media Awards in Photo: Suplied. of a big year in Auckland at the discovering what can be done in the digital space when weekend. The pair scooped the Innovation in hard technical skills, creativity, and Digital Storytelling category for a storytelling are combined.

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Plough show champions Paula Hulburt

A third generation Marlborough farmer and ploughing champion has taken his medal haul to seven. Ian Woolley from Rapaura has been awarded his seventh Royal Agricultural Society framed medal after winning at the 66th New Zealand Ploughing Championships in Eastern Southland. The honour comes as Ian gets set to take part in Marlborough’s annual ploughing match on Queens Birthday weekend. And the public are invited to come and watch and enjoy the show. June 5th is a practice day and June 6th is competition day, a qualifier for the New Zealand contest 2022. As in recent years, the match is being held on Philip Neal’s property on Rapaura Road and is open to all classes, conventional, reversible, contemporary, and vintage. It’s a match that Ian is looking forward to, especially as soil conditions have improved. “There will be about 20 competitors all up with guys coming from around the country. “We’ve had a bit of rain so conditions should be good. There’s a bit more rain on the

Ian Woolley is looking forward to the annual ploughing match in Marlborough. Photos: File. way and then looks good for the competition. Canterbury had to defer as it was too dry.” Ian and fellow competitor and friend Bob Mehrtens from Timaru are set to represent the nation in Russia after winning their classes in Riversdale. Over two days, about 40 competitors ploughed plots in Riversdale, with Ian winning both the Silver Plough and conventional class. The pair were due to travel to Ireland in September but the show was cancelled because of COVID-19 In Riversdale, competitors ploughed plots of harvested

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back out on the field is something he really looks forward to, Ian says. “It’s quite a social thing too. The competition day is the best day to come along and watch. “There will be Clydesdales to see too.” Around 23 Qualifying Events are hosted by individual Associations throughout New Zealand each year. Follow signs on Rapaura Road for the event. Entry is free, please note no dogs are allowed. “Best time to come along is between 11am-2.30pm. It promises to be a great day.”

Bucking the trend: Kaikōura District Council has bucked the national trend and voted against creating a Maori ward. The decision follows criticism by the council and Te Runanga o Kaikoura of recent “rushed” law changes enabling wards and removing what was effectively a public right of veto. Sea change: A new realtime tidal monitoring system is soon to be installed in the Marlborough Sounds, designed to help boaties avoid troubled waters. Marlborough Harbourmaster Luke Grogan says the system will provide real-time monitoring of tides, currents and water depths, information that will be a huge beneficial for navigational safety.

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Artist Sarah Higgins, giraffe Harold and Sweet Creations owner Melissa Rae at the You Toucan Paint fundraising event for Life Education Trust on Saturday night. Attendees got the chance to try their hand at watercolours, under the tutelage of Sarah, and were treated to a smorgasbord of delicious Sweet Creation treats. The event raised $3,000.

Rock Talent Paula Hulburt The lights are dimmed and an expectant hush falls over the rehearsal room. Behind a black voile curtain the cast of Blenheim Musical Theatre’s (BMT) latest show, Aotearoa, wait, silent and poised. Into the silence crystal notes fall, a testament to the vocal talent of Nan Kahu Chadwick. As cultural advisor to the cast, she brings her passion for the preservation of te reo Māori. Director Peter Meikel says staging an indigenous production for the first time is proving a thought-provoking experience. “She constructed a waiata which is performed with huge grace and dignity. “Nan is very generous with her time and she’s been working with us with te reo.” Part love story, part eco awareness and part spiritual enlightenment, the award-

winning features some of the great New Zealand rock songs including songs from Split Enz, Crowded House, Dragon and The Mutton Birds. The story centres around a developer threatening the endangered Rowi (Okarito Brown) Kiwi found in the forests of Westland on the South Island of New Zealand. ‘We had to build a haka into the show, it makes your hair stand on end,” Peter says. The script caught Peter’s attention from the start, he says. Bringing a true sense of authenticity to the latest dinner theatre production is important, he adds. By always keeping the cast of 23 on stage, the audience can’t help but be pulled into the story unfolding around them. The clever use of different stages makes the musical truly immersive. “All in all, it’s a very challenging, fascinating

Nan Kahu Chadwick, centre, is cultural advisor for Blenheim Musical Theatre’s latest show, Aotearoa. Photo: File. experience; everybody is on the stage for the whole show, reacting,” Peter says. There is a special kind of intensity among the cast as they rehearse; they are wholly committed and very talented. Suggestions flow back and forth, with Peter keeping an open mind to change. As the rain pours down outside, the cast inside the Lakings Road rooms in Blenheim are dealing with

a fictional storm on stage with heavy rain and claps of thunder. “It [the show] creates its own energy and I like the organic process that happens naturally during rehearsals, it’s very encouraging and I take the view that if it works, then let it be,” Peter explains. Tickets can be booked at the ASB Theatre at www. asbtheatre.com or by calling 520 8558.

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A matchmaking service for redundant furniture is set to roll out across Blenheim. Marlborough District Council is pairing up used furniture with new owners in a bid to help people shift unwanted goods. Funded by the Ministry for the Environment, the Repurposing of Unwanted Goods programme is aimed at people who may not have the means to move large items. JBL Environmental, which already runs paint, whiteware and pallet recycling in Marlborough, will carry out the trial. And first pickups are scheduled for early June. JBL Managing director Jamie Abernethy says he and his team are proud to be a part of the valuable community project. “Being local and within the waste management, we see the backend, what actually gets

thrown out,” he says. “There’s a lot of good stuff that could easily have another life, instead it’s getting dumped.” “I’m looking forward to seeing the programme catch on.” Marlborough District Council solid waste manager Alec McNeil says a survey found about 70 per cent of people had furniture sitting in a garage or shed for more than a year. “We asked, why haven’t they put it on Trademe, or given it away and we found a lot of people don’t have transport for bulk items. “They don’t always have the connections to get a van or whatever.” “We looked at the other side – if there are people who can’t get stuff into the system – are there people who can’t get stuff out of the system?” JBL Operations manager Jabian Takarua says he see a lot of people asking for furniture on websites like Facebook. “There’s definitely a need for it,” he says.

“Then you see others, when they’re moving out, dumping good stuff. “What we’re doing here is next level.” The project, while available to everyone, will rely on people’s integrity as they only want people who really don’t have the means to move large furniture to use the system. People without access to transport will be given priority. You can register online at the council website, or if you don’t have access to the internet, by calling council. Alec says while he thinks the service will take off, he warns that it is not a de facto rubbish service. Collection staff will not take broken, soiled or items beyond repair. “If the guys turn up, and it’s hanging by a thread, then we won’t uplift,” he says. “That being said, it might come out that there is need for bulk rubbish removal.” The trial will run until March 2022.

A Marlborough Youth Trust planter box delivered to a senior housing pensioner. Photo: Supplied.

Planter boxes a bright idea Matt Brown

A community bid to help brighten up Blenheim pensioner flats with planter boxes is flourishing. Marlborough Youth Trust (MYT) hosted volunteers from Marlborough Woodworkers Guild to help youth build the planters from recycled pallets, used vineyard posts and mussel floats. And the benefit has been two-fold, with keen teens picking up some word working skills along the way. A joint programme between MYT and Neighbourhood Support, the completed planters are donated to pensioners living in senior housing. Nelson Marlborough Health youth health promoter Reuben Molnar says it was all an opportunity to teach youth vital skills.

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“The goal is to have a whole garden,” he says. “To teach youth how easy it is to build, and how easy it is to grow.” But Reuben says building the planters was a bit more difficult than initially thought. “It took a bit longer than we thought it would,” he says. “Guy Boddington, at the Marlborough Woodworkers Guild and Tom Takimoana from Mitre 10 were lifesavers.” Top of the South Neighbourhood Support coordinator Charlotte Wood says the initiative was a part of their Neighbours Day campaign. “The theme was growing communities stronger, together,” she says. “Each planter the youth make for themselves, they make another for the elderly community.”

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Microchipping cats a worthwhile debate Dear Ed, I found the question of mandatory microchipping of pet cats, following Selwyn, in Christchurch’s decision to make this mandatory, a very worthwhile debate to have in Blenheim, and was interested in the responses of the four local people interviewed.

I totally agree with Marilyn’s view that it should be mandatory and that it would therefore make owners accountable for their pet. Jeff and John also offered good reasons why microchipping is useful and important, for the safety of the animal should it go missing and when found it can be readily identified and returned to its owner.

And already any cats adopted through the SPCA or other animal welfare organisations are microchipped before they are re-homed. I disagree that some people couldn’t afford it, as the cost is minimal and if anyone cannot afford that, then they really cannot afford to own a pet. Sincerely, Lynne McConchie

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Securing the future of Sauvignon Blanc

With a harvest that yielded up to a third less than expected, wineries in Marlborough are having to look further afield to secure the future of their wines. Mike Brown, Chief Executive Officer at Marlborough Grape Growers Cooperative, says that this is going to have a marked impact on Marlborough’s wine industry over the next few years. “The harvest was short by 25 to 30 percent, which is a significant decrease, and consequently this makes the supply situation tighter. “Alongside that, Marlborough is a finite land area and everyone is thinking about their long term strategies and security of supply for the oncoming years.” The demand for Marlborough’s most famous varietal shows no signs of letting up.

“Another reason wineries are looking for grape growers is because Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continues to be a very popular drink. “During Covid, drinking habits changed and with restaurants and cafes not being open many people drank more at home and tended to treat themselves and trade up. This means that in the key markets of the UK and USA the average price for Marlborough Sav has gone up.” As a result, some wineries are struggling to meet the demand. “There has had to be some change in retail pricing, especially with private label brands at the lower end of the market, as they simply can’t get the supply. “Winery owned labels will be looking at lifting prices and for example not offering as many promotions or discounts,” he says.

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That being said, wineries all have their own different market needs and arrangements, he adds. “Here at MGGC we’re a bit of an outlier but nevertheless an important part of the Marlborough ecosystem. “Being a cooperative, our 82 growers in Marlborough all own the wine company and this means the entirety of the profits are returned to them. Growers also elect the board - they all have a vote and a voice.” In uncertain times such as these, it undoubtedly provides growers with some reassurance that they’re not going it alone. “We emphasise that we’re a very different option, which suits some people. “We’re here for the long game, so we’ll always be here and welcome growers who want to be part of the co-op. If anything has been learnt from the pandemic, it must be that working together for the greater good cultivates success. “In New Zealand we’re too small to go it

alone,” says Mike, “so what we’ve learnt is that collaboration is a good idea. “18 percent of New Zealand’s GDP is actually generated by co-ops, so it definitely feels like a Kiwi thing to work with others for a better result. “That’s the key difference between us and other wineries - we have seminars and workshops and get together a lot. As opposed to growing for a big corporate, you’re growing for a collaborative.” Wineries are clearly considering the various options when it comes to outsourcing their grapes. Will the future see them branching out from Marlborough’s golden goose? “Not all of these changes tend to happen within the space of one vintage - most growers have contracts and commitments that last for several years. “We are looking to diversify as the demand growers for other varieties, however we do have to exercise a bit of caution because you can’t argue with the global demand for Marlborough Sav right now.”

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Best foot forward

Rick Edmonds with his official Outdoor Access Champion Award. Photo: Penny Wardle.

Local walkway champion Rick Edmonds has earned national recognition for his dedication to the Link Pathway project. The annual awards, organised by the New Zealand Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa, were held in Havelock last week. Rick’s win comes 16 years after he first came up with the idea for the 42km Link Pathway Te Ara Tuhono, which runs from Picton and Anakiwa to Havelock. The awards celebrates people and community groups who are creating journeys across the land to special places in Aotearoa.

The rural connection Roger De Salis is the principal of Power Wireless Ltd. He lives in Blenheim. He was the founder of FX Networks Ltd, which built a fibre optic network from Mosgiel to Whangarei. Power Wireless is currently building a small broadband network, in Ward, Flaxbourne and the Ure River. Rural residents have struggled to get reliable broadband at a competitive rate, why has that traditionally been the case? Because they live far away from towns (telephone exchanges), cabinets (roadside) and geography (hills and tree in the way). The traditional 2 wire copper telephone network took an enormous amount of time to connect everyone, and really only happened when NZ Post was mandated to provide a telephone for every house in the country. NZ Post also enjoyed a monopoly with expensive phones and call rates, so the company could afford to subsidise remote rural phone connections. In layman’s terms how has technology evolved so

customers in rural areas can benefit? Independently of the big boys’ telecom toys, there is an emerging sector of low powered wireless devices which are highly directional, and capable of transmitting over 30-40km at modest cost. There are a large number of companies in NZ using this to meet rural demand in their own area. What tangible benefits does this change mean for customers? Broadband is available if you know which questions to ask and where to ask them. The large telecommunications providers are unable to provide a service to rural NZ. And the answers they provide are just plain wrong, and intended to

stave off competition, until such time that all competitors have been driven out of the market. In the end customers get tired of non-performance, and either choose a local business to provide telecommunications or build their own. What can rural areas look forward to in terms of the next big thing with broadband? Covid has transformed the internet market from email and web-pages to now all customers watch TV on the internet and that may mean mum, dad and 2.5 children, all watching different TV channels over the same broadband connection. You will need an unlimited plan. They exist, but the big telcos don’t sell them.

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Nelson left singing the Blues Peter Jones Reporter

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Central lifted their game in the second half to get the better of Nelson 24-7 during their Tasman Trophy rugby clash at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. The match was played on a firm ground, despite incessant rain, with both sides preferring to carry the ball as they sought to establish field position. The Blues opened the scoring in the first few minutes, a welltimed pass from midfielder Nigel Satherley putting Solomon Tui into space 35m from Nelson’s line, the winger’s pace doing the rest. Fullback Simon Duncan converted. However, Nelson were quick to reply on the back of a strong scrummaging effort, midfielder Pita Siale bursting through a weak tackle to dot down. His try was converted by first five Patrick Miller-Leef, leaving the scores locked at 7-7, a score which remained until the break, despite Nelson putting intense pressure on the home side’s line. After oranges, Central came out firing. An error from the kick-off gave them field position and they hoed into their work, Satherley bursting over after a succession of phases. Duncan added the conversion then, 10 minutes later, slotted a penalty to give the Blues a 10-point buffer. Playing catch-up rugby in driving

Central midfielder Nigel Satherley breaks through Nelson’s defensive line to score early in the second half at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones. rain was always going to be tough for Nelson and when they lost possession in midfield, Tui swooped to gather the ball and race away for his second touchdown, Duncan’s third conversion effectively sealing the outcome. The re-shaped Blues’ inside backline of skipper Jake Cresswell,

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Satherley and centre Jack Griffiths were strong on both sides of the ball, hooker Tino Vakaloa, lock Jack Powell and loosie Vailua Kaleni stood out up front, but it was open side flanker Setaleki Baker who caught the eye, his dynamic ball-carrying giving the home side valuable go-forward.

Meanwhile, on a boggy Endeavour Park in Picton, Waitohi let a first half lead slip on their way to a 3214 loss to Waimea Old Boys. The Tohis led 14-10 at the break, two tries to outstanding hooker Taimi Fangatua, both converted by Corey Bovey, giving the home side halftime hope, but the visitors

dominated the second spell, rattling up 22 unanswered points. Their kickers cleverly booted Waimea into good field position from where they racked up the points. Despite their defeat, Waitohi player/ coach Jimmy Giles said his side had made a “massive improvement” on their previous week’s effort, a loss to Renwick. Bovey, who made his first start after a long injury break, was impressive, along with Fangatua and returning prop Chris Goodyer. In the other Tasman Trophy clash, Renwick downed Moutere/ Awatere 36-7 at Awarua Park. The Green Machine held a narrow 14-0 lead at halftime which they steadily extended through the second spell. In what was described as a “messy” encounter, the Green Machine played for position cleverly and got good value from No 8 Isaiah Miller, flanker Sky Boskett-Barnes and fullback Michael Dillon. In Nelson, Marist beat leaders Kahurangi 21-18. In the women’s Tasman Trophy competition, Moutere scored a sizeable victory, accounting for Wanderers 51-7 at Awarua Park, while Waimea downed Riwaka 4210 in the other clash. In division two, Moutere beat MBC Old Boys 34-5. Tasman Trophy points: Kahurangi 31, Waimea OB 31, Marist 26, Central 20, Stoke 18, Renwick 16, Wanderers 15, Nelson 7, Waitohi 7, Moutere/Awatere 6.

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Tom Murray, wearing Blenheim RC colours, in action at the national champs, where he competed in a single. Photo Rowing NZ.

Tokyo-bound Tom has ‘unfinished business’ Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough oarsman Tom Murray’s growing desire to take care of “unfinished business” is unshaken by COVID’s grip on the sporting world. The 27-year-old, out of the Blenheim Rowing Club, was part of the New Zealand eight who jetted off to Europe in early May and raced at the 2021 World Rowing Final Olympic Qualifying regatta in Lucerne. Victory in the final booked them a ticket to the Tokyo Games, which are scheduled to begin on July 23. Detailed preparation for an Olympic regatta is obviously key but, for the moment, Tom is forced to cool his heels away from the water, locked down with the rest of the team in a Christchurch quarantine facility. The rowers are due to be released on Thursday, following final COVID tests, and will head for Karapiro and a solid block of training before heading to Japan in early July.

While obviously keen to get back into full training, Tom was, as usual, philosophical about the situation. “We have been given plenty of exercise to do … Christ’s College have been kind enough to lend us a few ergs so I have one on the balcony that I can train on. We only have four or five weeks after lockdown and then we are back on the plane so we can’t afford to skip any training at this point.” Tom was a member of the NZ eight that competed at the Rio Olympics, the first time in 30 years Kiwis had contested the blue riband class. They finished sixth in the A final, leaving Tom with a feeling of “unfinished business” to attend to at this year’s Games. After Rio, Tom opted to concentrate his energies on the pair, the seats having recently been vacated by multiple world and Olympic champions Hamish Bond and Eric Murray. He first teamed with Jamie Hunter, winning a world championship bronze in 2017, then paired up with Michael Brake, the duo winning silver at the 2019 worlds and qualifying

the Kiwi pair for Tokyo. However, his desire to be part of a successful NZ eight saw him, and Michael, return to the big boat crew as they set about qualifying in Lucerne. Given his success in the pair, Tom admitted it was a tough call to make. “There was definitely a relationship to the pair, but to be a part of the eight again was always something I had considered … then the extra challenge of having to qualify and getting to another Olympics in the eight I guess pushed me over the edge in the end. “Hamish [Bond] has been talking about fully stacking the eight for a long time … since he returned to the scene probably. “It always seemed exciting … then once Michael and I had qualified the pair and the eight had narrowly missed out, from then on it was in the back of my mind that it would be really cool to get the eight qualified again and we ended up going for it and it has worked out.” The trip to Lucerne, while onerous and governed by strict COVID protocols, gave the Kiwi

crew a rare taste of international competition. “We have spent two years training with very little international racing, so we all thoroughly enjoyed being able to start up on an international course, against international crews and have it out … it was a long time coming and just our second race together.” Although the Kiwi eight have obviously been restricted in their preparation, they are fortunate to have top-notch opposition on their back door in the shape of the world champion NZ women’s eight. “We pit ourselves against the women’s eight, which we know is a world class crew, and we compare our times to a percentage of the world record, the prognostic … if we are close to that percentage, we know we are trucking really well.” As a seasoned international oarsman, Tom is well placed to evaluate the new-look Kiwi eight’s progress. “It’s a very exciting boat when you get the nine guys all on the same page, on the same day. We have got the experience of Hamish, sitting in the middle, and we have

got young guns up the front who just bleed enthusiasm. Shaun Kirkham has been in there since the very beginning … to see guys like him super excited has a flow-on effect. It feels like we are tracking well, although there are still some small gains we can make before we hop on the plane.” Although rumours of possible Games cancellation are still floating about, Tom says the rowers had adopted a full-steamahead mentality. “That’s the mindset we have had to have since [the Games] were first delayed. If you spend all that time second-guessing whether they are going to go ahead or not, being in that limbo-land, it’s just not helpful. “The latest official word we heard was that the organisers were confident [the Games] would go ahead, so that’s where we are. “Tokyo will be quite different from Rio in so many ways. There will be no international spectators and we won’t be able to stay there and cheer the other Kiwis on - but if that’s the price we have to pay to attend the Games than that’s something we are all prepared to do.”

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Rangers take five against Suburbs Peter Jones Reporter

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Five first half goals against Nelson Suburbs Development on Tuesday ensured Rangers AFC quickly atoned for a below-par performance in their previous match. In a Nelson division one catchup game, Rangers accounted for Suburbs, who were equal with them on the points table before kick-off, in emphatic fashion at A&P Park. Clearly stung by their first loss of the season four days ago, a 2-0 reversal to Richmond, they came out firing in all departments. It took only five minutes for the home side to get into their work, striker Sam Pearson nodding home their first, his effort beginning a goal rush that would continue for the next 25 minutes. With midfielders Tore and Bjorn Waechter, Harrison Pine, plus Sam Hickmott pulling the strings in midfield, chances came thick and fast and they were gratefully converted. Jono Masters smashed home the second, Adam Rose netted twice in two minutes then inspirational player/ coach Tore Waechter made it 5-0 on the half hour mark as

an energised Rangers crew left their predominantly-youthful opposition chasing shadows around the dimly-lit park. Rangers lost Keagan Mortimer early with a hamstring twinge, but youngster Kane Elvy was an admirable replacement. Dylan Endersby and Julian Delgado both excelled off the bench. Suburbs possessed several skilful players but, with Rangers cutting down their time and space on the ball, clear-cut chances were few and far between, keeper Liam Kennedy under-utilised. The home side’s defensive unit, superbly marshalled by centre back Jordy Columbus, mopped up potential threats at the back, with possession quickly transferred through midfield to eager front-runners. Although Rangers were scoreless in the second spell, they could have doubled their score, hitting the woodwork on occasion and narrowly missing the target a couple of times when it seemed easier to score. Rangers’ next assignment was supposed to be another home match, against FC Nelson, on Saturday, but heavy rain saw that match postponed, along with all junior and age grade football at the weekend.

Jordy Columbus was a rock at the heart of the Rangers AFC defence. Photo Peter Jones.

Tennis juniors shade Nelson rivals The 10s made the difference for Marlborough with all players having at least one win. Sadie Eradus and Mia Harris came through the day unbeaten, helping their group to a 12-4 win. A number of these players representing Marlborough for the first time which bodes well for the future.

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Marlborough’s leading junior tennis players won a tight contest to retain the Gardiner Trophy in Nelson last weekend. Twenty-eight of the region’s top juniors took on Nelson in the annual fixture, which was won by Marlborough 29-27. With the 2020 event having been abandoned due to COVID-19, Marlborough went in with a strong record to protect, being the current trophy holders since 2018. The Gardiner Trophy is played over four age groups - 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s. Players competed in doubles, then singles followed by mixed doubles matches, the combined score used to determine the overall winner. In the 16s age group, won 5-3 by

The victorious Marlborough team. Photo Supplied. Nelson, Ella Sowman underlined her class with an unbeaten day, teaming up with Joseph Sandford-Jury to take out a top mixed doubles clash. After a poor start in the 14s doubles matches the Marlborough team

came back strongly display in the singles, where Lilly Walkenhorst and Elizabeth Bowron picked up wins. Jimmy Rumble played hard all day, producing an unbeaten three-win record to help Marlborough take out this

division 9-7. Nelson claimed an 11-5 win in the 12s, helped by their very strong girls group. Marlborough’s Max Sowman came through the day unbeaten, recording three wins.

Marlborough team Joseph Sandford-Jury, William Poff, Dan Clarke, Cooper Johnson, Theo Sandford-Jury, Jimmy Rumble, Joshua Harris, Elijah O’Donnell, Oli Clarke, Max Sowman, Charlie Clarke, Hunter Wong, Hudson Johnson, Joseph Stallard, Ella Sowman, Lauren Fisher, Lilly Walkenhorst, Jemimah O’Donnell, Ana Eradus, Elizabeth Bowron, Isobel O’Brien, Maisie Cornelius, Josephine Walkenhorst, Pippa Sowman, Harriet Cornelius, Mia Harris, Sadie Eradus, Penny Soper.

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