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Coach company to cut jobs? Paula Hulburt More than 45 bus drivers are facing job losses after a shock move by the Ministry of Education. For 12 years, Ritchies Transport Blenheim have transported

thousands of children to and from school and home. Stunned staff at the Blenheim based business heard on Tuesday that their jobs were in jeopardy after an unsuccessful tender bid. The Ministry of Education has instead awarded the contract to

Go Bus who will take over at the start of the new school year in 2022. But Go Bus Chief Executive Calum Haslop is allaying fears, saying the company will be “talking to existing drivers.” Go Bus is now the largest operator

Guardians pledge to protect Environmental champions Nigel Muir and Michelle Clark want to protect native bush. Read more on page 10. Photo Matt Brown.

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of Ministry of Education (MoE) services across the country and we always use local suppliers to support our regional depots as much as possible. “We look forward to becoming a part of the local community in Blenheim and will be talking

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directly to existing drivers and the schools we will be serving very soon. “Our focus at the moment is on setting up a new Bus Depot in Blenheim.”

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Search for missing Blenheim woman Paula Hulburt Police are appealing to the public to help find missing Blenheim woman Tiana Edwards. Concerns are growing for the 21-year-old who not been seen since Friday (11 June). The brunette was last spotted in Blenheim driving her white Mazda station wagon, registration HWM657. Tiana Edwards Police say there are has been missing keen to hear from since Friday. Photo: anyone who may have Supplied. seen Tiana or her selfcontained vehicle in the last three days. Social media site Facebook has been flooded with appeals of sightings of Tiana from worried friends and family. “If you have seen Tiana or her car in the last couple of days, or have information which might help us locate Tiana, please get in touch via 105 and quote file number 210612/0192,” a police spokeswoman says.

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Go Bus will have roles for drivers that ex-Ritchies employees will be welcome to apply for. Bosses will be making contact with Ritchies to pass application packs onto their drivers. They will operate 29 school bus routes and will need a driver for each as well as a local manager and an office-based administrator. One Ritchies driver, who asked not to be named, says Ritchies do between 50 and 60 school runs a year. He says he is puzzled by the decisions to take the tender off a locally owned and operated company. “Richies have lost the school business and we’ve been told there will be redundancies. “Go Bus don’t have a base here, so I don’t know how they’re going to

Go Bus will be taking over from Ritchies. Photo: Supplied. manage, build one?” Nationwide, Go Bus has a fleet of more than 1,700 vehicles and long-term contracts with organisations such as Auckland Transport, local councils and the Ministry of Education.

Staff are currently looking at locations in Blenheim for their new base. Ritchies has the current contract with Marlborough District Council to provide a local service in Blenheim North and South

which expires in 2027. A spokeswoman from the Ministry of Education says routes are awarded based on best public value, considering economic, cultural, environmental and social benefits. Kinetic’s mass transport credentials have been developed over 40 years with extensive experience and capabilities delivering fully integrated services across airport transport, government urban and school services, and charter services. Kinetic’s growing mass transit platform includes leading airport transit business SkyBus, urban bus operators Surfside Buslines, Sunbus, Loves Bus Service, and Go Bus Transport, and Sydney’s largest bus and coach charter company Telfords, and New Zealand’s premier coach brand, Johnston’s Coachlines.

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Mia Yealands organised a petition against proposed leash laws. Photo: Matt Brown/File.

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Café Herb and Olive owner Richard Barton welcomed dogs to his town-centre cafe in 2019. File photo.

Pooch prohibition overturned A town-centre dog ban has been overturned by council – allowing dogs into the Blenheim CBD legally for the first time in more than a decade. Marlborough District Council last week announced that the ban will be lifted from 1 August. But the decision came down to the wire, with the public evenly split on the move. Hearing Panel chair councillor Jamie Arbuckle says the new bylaw only applies to footpaths and public areas. Individual businesses can decide whether they wish to allow dogs on their premises. “On balance we think that it’s

time to bring dogs back onleash into the town centre,” Jamie says. “In future there will be more people living in and around central Blenheim and it is closely connected to the Taylor River Reserve, Quays and Riverside Park, where people walk their dogs already. “We also know that the CBD trial two years ago went well and there were no reported issues,” he says. Environment Committee Chair Mayor John Leggett says the hearing panel, made up of councillors Jamie Arbuckle, Nadine Taylor, Barbara Faulls

and Thelma Sowman, have done a thorough job and had listened to the public’s concerns. “Their recommendations seek to achieve a balance between the control of dogs and recognition of the community benefits of responsible dog ownership,” he says. “The Hearings Panel has sought to provide opportunities for the exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners, whilst recognising the need to minimise danger, distress and nuisance to the community.” Six hundred and seventy nine submissions were received by council on the proposed policy

and bylaw which includes a raft of new rules. “The original proposal to require dogs to be on-leash from the Quays near Raupo café to the Burleigh Bridge received strong opposition and the most submissions,” says mayor John Leggett. “The hearing panel has heard the public’s view and acted on their wishes.” The new policy and bylaw will come into effect from 1 August 2021, allowing time for Animal Control’s busy dog registration period to finish, and to provide enough time for new signage to be installed.

They key changes for Blenheim are: Along the Taylor River Reserve dogs are allowed off-leash from the Taylor Dam to the Henry Street bridge on the Blenheim town side, and to the Alfred Street bridge on the true left bank (west side), and both sides of Riverside Park north of the Sinclair Street rail bridge. Dogs are allowed on-leash in the Blenheim Central Business District. In Pollard Park, Churchill Glade and Waterlea Gardens dogs are allowed on-leash but are prohibited from the Blenheim golf course and the Baden Powell corner grassed area, BBQ picnic areas and the children’s playground.

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He’s clocked up more than 400,000km, 33 years and countless cokes but now a wellknown Renwick business owner is ready to take a break. Trevor Harris owns and operates family-owned panel beaters Harris Best Panel & Paint. But after more than three decades of dealing with dents at the High Street business where he earned his apprenticeship, Trevor is ready to hang up his hammer. While Trevor says he isn’t retiring, the panel and paint game is getting harder on his aging frame. “I’m still fit and able, but you start to get pretty worn out when you get older,” he says. “Although, it’s not as bad as it used to be in panel beating. “There’s a lot of lifting and holding – putting a door one, you have to hold it lined up for a couple of minutes. It’s harder than you realise.” Opened by Trevor’s dad Mike, the current panel and paint

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I have met a lot of wonderful customers over my 33 years in Renwick and heard a lot of stories as to how the damage happened; panel beating isn’t just about hitting the dents out.” — Trevor Harris Trevor has driven from his home in Blenheim to work in Renwick for 33 years. He did his apprenticeship there, straight out of Marlborough

Boys’ College. Now, Trevor says he’s ready for a break and is looking forward to taking a holiday in Rarotonga. “I’ve always had 68 holiday days owing,” he says. “I’ll be able to take a few of them, now.” Trevor was there when the nowfamous car first went up on the outside wall of the shop; it was orange, then, he says. “A lot of backpackers stop and take their photo under it.” He says highlights of the job for him are the beautiful and interesting vehicles, fire trucks, street sweepers and classic cars, he has been able to work on. Trevor says he’s happy to be winding up, having achieved everything he set out to. “I’ve heard stories of people wanting to sell before they retire and it taking years, missing out on their retirement. “The opportunity came up and I took it. “I have met a lot of wonderful customers over my 33 years in Renwick and heard a lot of stories as to how the damage happened; panel beating isn’t just about hitting the dents out.”

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Menacing dog muzzle warning Paula Hulburt

Mountain biker Philip Sim was attacked by an unleashed dog in the Victoria Domain in Picton. Photo: File. Key changes in the new policy and bylaw are: • Dogs are allowed on-leash at the Wairau Valley Golf Course and Recreation Reserve. • Dogs are allowed off-leash on the Esson’s Valley and Tirohanga tracks, Picton. • At Victoria Domain Reserves in Picton dogs need to be onleash on roadways and the formed walking and shared walking and biking tracks

A dog that attacked a Picton mountain biker, leaving him with a serious leg wound must now be muzzled in public. Picton man Philip Sim was attacked at the end of May after using the mountain bike tracks behind his house on Victoria Domain in Waikawa. And in a decision announced on Thursday, Marlborough District Council have banned dogs from the mountain bike tracks on the domain completely. “Most dog owners are very responsible,” Philip says. “The Picton to Waikawa track I consider problematic due to narrowness of the track, many blind corners and dogs roaming either ahead or behind the owners,

but are prohibited from the mountain bike tracks and are allowed off-leash on the lower Picton to Waikawa Track. • Dogs are allowed on-leash in Nelson Square and off-leash at Waitohi Domain, Picton. • At Ward Beach dogs are allowed on-leash in the car park and on the beach, north of the boat launching area to Chancet Rocks and south of the boat launching area

to Needles Point. Dogs are allowed off-leash at the Ward Beach boat launching area but are prohibited at Ward Beach north beyond Chancet Rocks to Marfells Beach and south beyond Needles Point to the district boundary with Kaikōura. For a list of changes to the bylaw in Blenheim visit marlboroughapp.co.nz/news/ pooch-prohibition-overturned

sometimes into the bush disturbing native birds, along with not picking up any fouling, therefore without being under control. “Any future dog attacks on that track are the responsibility of MDC as it is their decision to allow that track as an off-leash dog exercise area.” Philip needed urgent medical care for the wound on his left calf, which has left him battling an ongoing infection. In a letter, animal control told him the dog which had attacked him had been classed as Menacing. It must be always muzzled and on a leash except when in a vehicle or crate, staff said. They also recommended that the dog’s owner reimburse Philip for medical costs. He has been seen nine times for the

bite wound and had two courses of antibiotics so far. “If it were my dog, I would want those same conditions so others can feel safe along with peace of mind for myself for the dog being a family pet. “I would not want this to happen to a child or an elderly person so being on a leash is essential. “The major issue I have is that it is up to me being the victim to pursue medical costs through a small claims court. “I believe the MDC should have a policy that states when an impounded dog is uplifted all medical costs should be paid.” The bylaw becomes effective from 1 August 2021 once it is endorsed by the full Council on 24 June. Read the full story on the Marlborough App.

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Car raffle winner chosen A lucky Marlburian has won a car in a fundraising bid for a local charity. The Life Education Trust’s 2008 Toyota Corolla was put up for raffle after the charity upgraded. Gina Botham was drawn as the recipient of the vehicle, but the real winner was Life Education Trust, who made about $3000 in their popular raffle. Life Education Trust team member Charnay Van Rooyen says the raffle had great support from the community. “It’s a nice, feel good thing,” Charnay says. “It’s all fundraising for us. “It’s a good way to get the car to

someone who needs it.” The raffle was drawn at a special event at Motorworld on Friday night, where the car was packed full of balloons for another giveaway – a mountain bike donated by Bikes and Scooters Marlborough. Brooke McLeod got the winning guess, getting the exact number, 112 balloons. Life Education Trust Marlborough’s Harold the Giraffe works in schools across the region, educating and helping pupils to make positive choices. Thousands of pupils have benefited from 14 years of programmes focused on health and wellbeing.

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NEWS Road funding hole: Councils are scrambling to deal with holes in their roading budgets, which they fear could lead to deteriorating roads, particularly in rural areas. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency has told councils not to expect as much road funding as they had sought, although most would still receive more than they had in the last funding round. The news from the Government’s transport agency has left the Marlborough District Council “scrambling” to deal with a $10 million hole in its road funding, which could cause “failures across the network”. New doctors: Civic Family Health Care in Blenheim is welcoming three new doctors to the practice as doctors Ian Bryce and Ros Gellatly get set to retire. British trained GPs Dr Alexander Dunn, Dr Rashik Patel and Maria Giouzel will be joining the busy Arthur Street surgery.

The More FM Mid-Winter Swim is on again this year. Photo: File.

Plucky swimmers sought to make a splash A brave local is needed to lead the charge at this year’s More FM Mid-Winter Swim. Cancelled last year because of Covid-19, the popular event is returning at the end of the month. More FM presenter Georgia Watt says they are on the look out for local legends to lead the swim.

“We are once again looking for a local legend to lead the Mid-Winter Swim. “Fire and Emergency Blenheim Rural Crew will be there with their fire truck to hose you down afterwards (thanks to Brancott Estate for warming it up for us). “For extra safety a crew of Rarangi Surf Lifesavers

will be there and Picton School will be running their fundraising BBQ so bring some coins for a hot sausage and a drink.” The event is free and everyone that registers is in to win a spot prize provided by local businesses. “The major prize is kindly donated by Cuddon Engineering. We have a

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bunch of other spot prizes up for grabs, thanks to wonderful local businesses. “Fancy dress is encouraged, but please, no wetsuits,” Georgia says. The swim will take place on Sunday 27 June on the foreshore in Picton, with the swim at 1pm. To nominate a lead swimmer, text LEAD to 559.

Freedom barred? A permit that allows people to freedom camp at a popular whitebaiting spot in Marlborough for four months could be closed. Fishers are allowed to park up at the Wairau Diversion, north-east of Blenheim, during the whitebaiting season so long as they have a permit from the council. But councillors last week agreed to put an end to the decadeold rule after residents questioned during the region’s freedom camping bylaw review last year if it was still appropriate.

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All the world’s a stage

History meets art

A poignant sculptural installation by Nelson-based artist Sally Burton is coming to Blenheim. Examining the complex history and climactic moment that sparked what came to be known as the Wairau Incident, the show, Pale History, features ten monochromatic figures, constructed from found wood and draped in delaminated tapa cloth. Sally Burton: Pale History exhibition is on at the Millennium Public Art Gallery from 17 June – 25 July 2021. Various public programmes will be taking place. The first event is a Floor Talk by Sally at 1pm on Friday 18 June.

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From superyachts in the French Riviera to treading the boards in Blenheim, actor Jaemes Peter Churchward has returned to his roots. Playing the character of Abbott in the upcoming The Wairau Affray, the award-winning actor grew up in Blenheim. And when it came time to settle down after a life travelling the globe, Jaemes chose Marlborough as the place to be. Born in England and having spent most of his life travelling the globe due to his father’s work, Jaemes had spent six years living in Blenheim in his teens. “I was lucky enough to perform a number of shows directed by Duncan Whiting while I was at Marlborough Boys College,” he says. “While it may not be the first place people think of for acting, Blenheim has a thriving theatre and film scene.” Since arriving back in Blenheim two and a half years ago, Jaemes has worked in shows such as Nell Gwynn and The Private War of Corporal Cooper, for which he received an Excellence

Actor Jaemes Peter Churchward will appear in The Wairau Affray at the ASB Theatre. Photo: Supplied. in Acting award at TheatreFest New Zealand 2019. He has come a long way from his first role as Santa when he was 4-years old, taking on parts in feature film Northspur and the 2020 short film Epoch Ellipse, both written by Justin Eade. So when Justin contacted Jaemes about his latest play, The Wairau Affray, he didn’t hesitate.

It’s been a very challenging role says Jaemes who has had to learn te reo. “The Wairau Affray is quite different to anything I’ve done before, particularly because it’s a true story,” he says. “Abbott, the character I play, is very interesting and quite ahead of his time in his mentality and perception of the world around him. He’s very welcoming and accepts people for who they are.” “Having lived overseas for so long I’d never had the opportunity to learn any te reo before and I was extremely nervous,” he says. “Once I worked out the technique that worked for me, and with the help of Ereatara Kokiri who has taught me the correct pronunciation, I’ve been slowly improving – it’s all down to repetition now.” The Wairau Affray is being held at the ASB Theatre Marlborough, 24 to 26 June April at 7.30pm. Bookings are available from https://www. asbtheatre.com/events/WairauAffray/

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Fight for the wild

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Nigel Muir and Michelle Clark are passionate about protecting the local environment from invasive pests. Photos: Matt Brown.

A rural property owner and keen conservationist is asking council to step up and take responsibility for pests on council-owned land. Nigel Muir and Michelle Clark own just under 200ha of land in the shadow of Mt Piripiri, near Waikawa, but their property is bordered on two sides by infested council-owned reserve. They’ve spent countless hours of hard mahi trapping pests, removing wilding pines and caring for the pristine native bush – but fear the pest issue will never be resolved as long as the neighbouring properties are neglected. Nigel says the land is an ecological buffer zone between the Snout and Picton’s Kaipupu wildlife sanctuary. “On the whole, it’s old, natural ecology. “Things like feral cats and stoats are a real problem; they easily move along the river systems.” And wilding pines are making a strong march up Boons Valley, he says.

The pair submitted to council’s Long Term Plan last week, asking for council to consider addressing the pests on the reserve land, quoting $20,000 for eradicating wilding pines and $10,000 for trapping – based on expert opinion from local groups. But council has denied the request for trapping and referred the wilding pine solution to the Environment Committee for investigation and a future decision. The property’s wilderness boasts virgin native forest that contains centuries-old Totara, Rimu and Southern Rata and is home to the nationally vulnerable carnivorous land snail Pupurangi. Nigel says the high-altitude mountain environment is home to species not seen at lower levels around Picton, like the rare Rifleman, TomTit, South Island Robin, Kererū and Kārearea. The area also has strong cultural significance, with Waikawa Marae’s Te maunga Piripiri on its title. Te Atiawa Trust, Dawn Chorus and Waikawa Marae all put in letters of

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Wilding pines can breed within six years of germination and outcompete natives for space and light. support of the couple’s submission. “We all have a duty of care, especially landowners. “We’re calling on them [council] to be responsible landowners.” They’ve been working with the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust to work out the cost to break the back of the wilding pines. “I’ve taken out 5,200 trees myself in the past ten months,” Nigel says. “Wilding pines are a massive challenge; the speed at which they grow. “There are some very telling pictures of the difference, in just ten years, where if you do nothing, they just take over. “We need a concerted effort - we need a united front to make a dent. “You need a kick start to get on top – there’s maintenance, but that would break its back.” A recent council report identifies the land as high value in ecological and cultural significance. “We’re continuing to work hard, trying to be good kaitiakitanga. “If we combine effort, we have half a

chance.” Nigel says with the level of investment they’ve suggested, the wilding pines’ march in the valley could be halted in three Nigel Muir has about 140 traps - most of which he built in his garage. months. A coordinated trapping program could bring birdsong back to the bush. He says council should prioritise areas where they already have pockets of energy – enthusiastic and willing people to maintain the area after the bulk of the work is done; where it makes ecological sense, is strategic and takes into account the cultural aspects of the land. “Allowing the community into their maunga. “In my work at Sport Tasman, I see the critical importance of getting young people to connect. “What needs to happen is to pull interested parties together and make a plan. “We need resources, people, knowledge and a plan to create value for ratepayers. “Two things we’ll never regret; investing in young people and investing in the environment.” Nigel Muir has destroyed more than 5000 wilding pines on his property in one year.

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Rangers AFC are back on top of the Nelson division one football table after seeing off previous leaders Motueka 5-1 in Motueka on Saturday. After playing a tough Chatham Cup tie against Nelson Suburbs on Monday, Rangers were expected to be a little leg-weary heading into the weekend league encounter but found enough energy to get the job done comfortably. And this was despite travelling over the hill with just 11 players. After a slow start they conceded first, the home side scoring directly from a curling corner. However, that early setback gave Rangers a timely prompt and they equalised within minutes, Sam Hickmott scoring after picking up a long pass from player/coach Tore Waechter. Ten minutes later they were at it again, this time Waechter reacting quickest after a corner was not cleared. In the second spell, Rangers’ fitness showed, goals to Jono Masters, Sam Pearson and a second to Waechter finishing the job. Manager Wolfie Waechter said his side “had put a huge shift in” especially since the extra dimensions of the Memorial Park pitch ensured the players had much more ground to cover. Rangers’ player of the day was young winger Kane Elvy. Rangers’ next game is against Tahuna in Blenheim next

Call Care Hotspurs player Josh Powell bursts clear at A&P Park on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones. weekend. Meanwhile, it was a less successful day for the BV Bullets side, competing in the Nelson division one league. They took on a powerful Nelson Suburbs outfit at A&P Park and came away beaten 6-1. BV won their previous encounter 4-2, but Saturday saw a reversal of fortunes as Suburbs turned up the heat. However, it was the locals who struck first, Lea Poletti splitting the Suburbs defenders to score on the 12-minute mark. Suburbs quickly equalised, then added two more to take a 3-1 lead into halftime.

Although Suburbs doubled their score in the second spell, there were chances at both ends. However, sparked by high-profile players such as Anna McPhie and NZ under-17 rep Amelia Abbott, Suburbs always appeared more dangerous. BV player of the day was Poletti who made a huge contribution to the team’s attacking efforts and got a well-deserved goal for her efforts. The two Trojans teams in the Mayfield Motorworld division one competition continue to head the standings after scoring solid wins on Saturday. Call Care Trojans are on top after

beating Central Wolves 3-1 while Call Care Hotspurs accounted for Rangers Development 5-1. In the other match BV Masters and Central Privateers drew 4-4. Two goals from Tomas Lupani and one to Graeme Steel set up Trojans’ win. They led 2-1 at halftime, Steve McCaa scoring for Wolves. The second half was a physical contest, with Trojans reduced to 10 men after a red card was produced. However, they stood firm and Lupani’s second goal saw them take all the points. Although the prolific Liam Clamp opened the scoring for Development, a strong showing in midfield allowed Hotspurs to

dominate their younger rivals. The influence of the South American midfield trio of Francisco Zimmerman, Fabricio Diaz and Pablo Dominguez was apparent as braces to Nathan Mathison and Francisco Zimmerman, plus an Aiden Teston goal, did the business. The other game was a fluctuating affair, Central leading 3-2 at halftime. Ben Clarke scored a double for Masters, Ben Shallcrass emulating that feat for Central. In division two, Call Care Spartans downed Rangers Masters 3-1, Central Privateers beat Picton 2-1 and Rangers COM overcame Redwood Masters 7-1.

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One local side left in semifinal race Peter Jones

The Arotea women’s side put together a succession of strong team performances over the weekend. Photo Shuttersport.

Arotea women notch hat-trick Peter Jones

The Arotea women’s hockey side enjoyed an unbeaten run at the Top of the South tournament in Nelson over the weekend. They retained the Top of the South Challenge Shield, which went on the line in each of their five fixtures, and shared the tournament title with Nelson side Waimai, who Arotea drew 2-2 with in the final on Sunday. Arotea were down 2-0 in the tournament decider, but their potent mix of experience and youthful energy was enough to turn the tide and share the spoils. It is the third year in a row they have taken out the title. The women’s draw saw eight teams split into two pools. The tournament utilised a quickfire format of 30-minute games, with semifinals and a final on Sunday. Arotea beat Tasman 3-1, Federal 4-0 and Greymouth 2-1 on Saturday then took on Blenheim side Kiwi, comprised of Marlborough Girls’ College students, in Sunday’s semi, winning 4-0. Kiwi finished second in their pool, losing to Waimai 3-2 in section play. They had earlier beaten

Barbarians 1-0 and Blackbirds 5-0. Arotea coach Denise Lloyd said all her charges had impressed, “especially since it is the first time we have had a good run together as a women’s side”. “They all had their flashes of brilliance, scored some good goals, but it was a real team effort all weekend, they never gave up at any stage. It was a real fun weekend and a good format.” The Arotea team comprised: Yvonne Boyd, Emma Burrell, Sandy Large, Bec Melhopt, Pip Lunn, Matilda Sorenson-Brown, Bec Anderson, Jo Jones, Mackenzie Hanrahan, Veronica Hardman, Grace Davies (keeper), Bailey McNair, Libby Kapralos-Smith. Tasman White and Federal contested the men’s final, which ended 1-1, the former retaining their title from the previous year. Marlborough side Beawai competed in this grade and finished with two wins, which including a 3-2 victory over Federal, two losses and a draw. On Sunday at 1.30pm, women’s side Arotea Kiwi and Beawai will play a one-off match at College Park in preparation for future rep fixtures.

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Central kept the Marlborough flag flying during the latest round of Tasman Trophy premier rugby on Saturday, beating Waimea Old Boys at Jubilee Park in Nelson to keep themselves in the race for a semifinal position. The Blues’ 24-20 win leaves them equal fourth on the points table. With one round remaining, they are the only Marlborough-based side still with a chance of making the play-offs. The Blues led from start to finish, taking a 17-10 lead into halftime, courtesy of tries to Nigel Satherley, Jone Lasaginabau and Lockie McCormick, one converted by Ethan Jones. In the second spell outstanding lock Jack Powell scored Central’s fourth try, again converted by Jones. Head coach Dave McCormick said his side had watched footage of the Waimea side and went into the match with a plan, which worked. That, and the fact the Blues were able to field a full bench of reserves, set them up for an important win. Central’s forwards also played a big role, inspired by the return of the talismanic Quentin MacDonald. They ruled in the lineouts and played with aggression and accuracy in the

Central division two player Ra Tamati slides a kick through the MBC Old Boys’ defensive line at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones. loose, tackling everything in sight. Satherley was outstanding in the backline, McCormick suggesting “he just gets better and better each week”. “The boys were well up for this one,” said McCormick. “I’m as proud as punch of their performance.” The news was not so positive for other team from this side of the hill in action at the weekend, Waitohi losing 74-14 to Stoke, that match also in Nelson. In other games, leaders Kahurangi thrashed Nelson 8119 and Wanderers continued their resurgence, downing Marist 30-5. Points: Kahurangi 41, Waimea Old Boys 37, Marist 30, Central 25, Wanderers 25, Stoke 24, Renwick 16, Waitohi 7, Nelson 7, Awatere/Moutere 5. In division two action it was a

good day for the home sides, leaders Central accounting for MBC Old Boys 55-7, Renwick beating Pelorus 39-5 and Awatere eclipsing Moutere 29-5. Meanwhile, the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV came crashing down to earth in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, being hammered 48-0 by Christ’s College. Both teams came off big wins, Christ’s beating Christchurch BHS in their annual battle and MBC defeating Nelson College, but on Saturday it was the home side who backed up their previous heroics with a decisive win. Other Miles Toyota First XV championship results: St Thomas 66 Lincoln 14, Christchurch 69 Mid Canterbury 17, St Bede’s 45 Roncalli 7, Nelson 63 Waimea 21, Rangiora 34 Shirley 17.

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These are exciting times for two young Marlborough gymnasts. Twelve-year-olds Tyler Higgins and Tess Tate have qualified to attend the national gymnastics championships, to be staged in Auckland’s Trust Arena on July 20-24. The Bohally students will travel north as part of the top of the south team, the only representatives from the Blenheim Gymnastics Club making the trip this year. Tyler will compete at step six, Tess at step five, the introductory level at the nationals, which both will be attending for the first time. Both youngsters are expecting a serious step-up in the standard of competition but have been putting in the hours at training and are excited by the opportunity to take on the nation’s best. Tyler, who has been involved in the sport for the past four years, said this would be her biggest event so far.

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Tess expected it “to be fun, a nice challenge”. Her favourite apparatus is the vault, while Tyler most enjoys performing on the floor. In Auckland they will take part in all four disciplines – the floor, vault, beam and bar. Both girls said they would be happy to come away from the nationals with a good overall score, Tess adding

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Marlborough Boys’ College athlete Ryan Marfell showed a clean pair of heels to the rest of the field in the 2021 Mount Vernon Grand Traverse staged in the Wither Hills on Sunday morning. The year-11 student completed the 18km event in a smart time of one hour, 21 minutes, 44 seconds, ahead of second-placed Edward Hohepa who completed the course in 1.22.36. A regular competitor in both running and multisport events, locally and nationally, Ryan said he had “just a little bit” of petrol in the tank at the finish line. “But it wouldn’t have lasted long,” he suggested. “I had a bit of a gap to the next runner but I definitely knew he was there.”

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that she wanted to come home “knowing that I have tried very hard in all the competitions and trained for them … that would be cool.” Their coach, Erica Ticehurst, said the fact the pair have met the required standard for the nationals was “huge for our province and the club”. “It is not easy to qualify,” she

with its 950m of climbing, and he relished the experience, saying he preferred the uphill sections of the undulating course to the downhill as he was able to make ground on his pursuers on the ascents. Ryan’s long-term training goal is preparation for the teams section of the next Coast to Coast event, but the 15-year-old says he will be back for another crack at the Traverse. Another first-time winner was Nat Price, who took out the women’s Grand Traverse title in a time of 1.30.02. A prominent triathlete, who recently qualified for the Hawaiian Ironman, Nat was happy to get home in under 1.30, having battled a cold all week. “I was just going to have a bit of fun today … I have got a marathon next weekend, but I think it’s nice to do all the local events.”

explained. “They needed to meet the standard twice, once locally and once in an out-oftown competition.” Tyler and Tess’s supporters have organised a threecourse dinner at Fairweathers to help raise funds for the trip north. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased from Rosa Tate, who can be contacted at thetates3@hotmail.com.

Having a fear of cows, after being chased by them before, Nat said, “running past a lot of [cows] up on top certainly kept me entertained”. “It’s a cool course. I have run it by myself in training previously, but this is the first time I have done this race. It’s great training for an Ironman, the hills just emulate that tired feeling you get while running at the end of an Ironman.” Making the day even more special was the effort of young Neve McKenzie in the popular 11km fun run. The highly-promising athlete set a new women’s record of 58.13, while recording the secondfastest time overall, finishing a few seconds behind her father Jeremy. The previous women’s record of 59.43 was set by Emily Marfell in 2018. Winner of the kids challenge 2km run was Eva Owers in 9.21 minutes.

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