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Friday 14 May 2021
Home wins for Bay rugby
Game face: a determined Alex Reilly runs at the Huia defence in Saturday’s Under-12s clash at the Rec Park. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS
The Tasman Rugby junior competition got underway at the weekend with wins for Takaka in an Under-9s away fixture against Motueka, and the Under-12s who hosted Huia at the Rec Park. In the home fixture, Takaka, were clearly happy to be back playing competitive rugby and, up against a talented side, were even happier to end the first half with a 15-5 lead. From the start of the second half Huia repeatedly tested the home side’s defence, which held firm until one of the visitor’s fleetfooted back intercepted a stray pass close to the half-way line and touched the ball down between the posts. A simple conversion closed the gap to 15-12 and it remained unchanged until Takaka’s Luca Reed streaked down the left wing to score, and calm supporters’ nerves. No further points were added to the score which stayed at 20-12 through to the final whistle. After congratulating his players, Takaka coach Wayne Langford, said he was encouraged
by the team’s opening performance. “It’s our first game and a good win at home, but there’s a bit to work on in training on Tuesday.” Skipper Gordy Langford added his succinct analysis of the game. “We played pretty good.” In the senior competition, Collingwood climbed to the top of Division 2 with a resounding home victory against last season’s quarter-final contenders Huia. The Black and Gold’s record now reads played four, won four. During their winning streak they have amassed a total of 168 points, including 58 against their latest opponents. Not only have they outscored all ten of their second division rivals but they have the second meanest defence – conceding a miserly 46 points over the four opening games. They may have raced to the top of the table, but Collingwood tend to start slowly on the pitch and, true to form, Huia notched up the first points following an impressive run by one of their talented backs. Showing the visitors he too had a turn of speed, Collingwood’s Daniel
Dixon scored shortly afterwards before Huia replied to bring the score to 5 - 12 after a hectic first half-hour. But the visitors were unable to add to their tally for the remainder of the game as the Black and Gold piled on the points with an increasingly dominant display of speed and strength. Tries by Daniel Dixon and Gareth Scott, both converted by Ryan McKay, saw the home side lead by 19-12 at the break – after which things only got worse for the visitors. Collingwood seized control from the start of the second half, scoring with a minute of the restart and maintained the pressure on the opposition to take the final score to 36-12. Speaking after the game, Collingwood coach Graeme Miller acknowledged that it hadn’t been an easy victory. “We had to work a bit harder this week, especially in closer combat,” said Graeme adding ,“I’m pleased by how the players have stepped up improving on game structures.” See photo on page 2
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Whether it was the torrential rain, or simply a case of consultation fatigue, Tuesday ’s meeting of Golden Bay Community Board in Takaka was a quiet, non-controversial – and short – affair, with not even a whisper of the Waimea Dam or freedom camping. But one regular topic did pop up at the start of public forum, with Mohua Blue Penguin Trust chair Cynthia McConville talking about the proposed fencing-off of the western arm of Port Tarakohe. “The trust has met with council staff regarding the design,” said Cynthia, who explained that the fence is intended to keep dogs – and people – away from the penguin nesting boxes. Recreational anglers, however, will be allowed access via a number of controlled gates. Board member Averill Grant raised the possibility of the planned Anatoki Track Road upgrade “falling over” due to a minor shortfall in residents’ contributions to the $40,000 project. She explained that TDC and a residents’ group were each funding 50 per cent of the cost, but one individual had not yet committed to payment. “The project is being stalled for the sake of $1500,” said Averill, before asking whether the board or council could bridge the funding gap. Councillor Chris Hill believed it was up to the residents to resolve the impasse and it was agreed that Averill would discuss the issue with the individual concerned. Jill Pearson managed to cram a fair bit into her five-minute slot. She started with the grandstand, requesting a response to earlier questions regarding feedback from the A&P Association, the removal of warning signs from the grandstand, and an explanation of the regulations which categorised the renovation of the structure as a new build. Board chair Abbie Langford was able to provide succinct answers to each query, explaining that she was yet to hear back from the A&P Association; the TDC CEO had agreed that the sign could be removed; and the board had received a report concerning the regulations which she would pass on. Jill then talked about the defacing of private and public property. “I’ve noted more graffiti around the place. Do we want it or not? Now is the time to decide…” Board member Grant Knowles said graffiti removal was likely to be “an expensive fix,” but Abbie thought it was “worth investigating a bit more” and would Continued on page 2
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