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Shooting victim fights for life Paula Hulburt Editor

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A man is fighting for his life in Wellington Hospital after being shot in the Awatere Valley yesterday.

Police were called to the scene on Sunday morning following reports of a shooting.

A man, who has not been named, was shot in the leg, causing significant injury.

He was flown to Wellington Hospital and was yesterday in

the Intensive Care Unit still in a critical condition, says a hospital spokeswoman.

Police say the shooting does not appear to be suspicious, but inquiries are ongoing.

A police spokeswoman says they are piecing together what hap-

pened and were questioning a number of people.

“Police were alerted to an incident in the Awatere Valley at around 5:25am and one person, a man, received a gunshot wound to the leg.

“The victim remains in a critical

condition in Wellington Hospital and one person is assisting Police with enquiries.”

A man has been charged with careless use of a firearm in relation to the incident and is due to appear at Nelson District Court today.

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Spills and thrills were had as motor sport in miniature got underway at the weekend. The club day at Blenheim Radio Control Car Club attracted several racers from Marlborough and Nelson in the lead up to next month’s national event in Wellington. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Bunny boom plagues rural residents

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Paula Hulburt

Rampant rabbits are wrecking rural land.

The number of wild rabbits in Marlborough has ballooned in some areas says fed-up residents.

But Marlborough District Council staff say latest monitoring figures reveal rabbits are at their lowest levels in 30 years.

Brad and Amanda Beattie own a 1.3ha lifestyle block in Wairau Valley where they have lived since August 2017.

The couple have noticed a “significant rise” in numbers over the last year.

Rabbits are digging holes and eating large swathes of grass and ruining parts of the garden, says Amanda.

“The levels are the highest we’ve seen since living here.

“Our neighbours and other rural friends have also made comment on the large numbers they’ve noticed too,” she says.

“Hubby has shot 60 in the past eight to ten weeks.”

Omaka Aeroclub was besieged with bunnies and employed the services of an exterminator after rabbits damaged the runway.

Marlborough District Council’s

Dawn Ibbotson. Photo: Supplied.

Family mourns matriarch’s death Rabbits have been causing problems for some people. Photo: Supplied. lead biosecurity officer Liam Falconer oversees the region’s Rabbit Monitoring Programme.

He says some areas will see a temporary rise in numbers at this time of year.

Council staff conduct rabbit counts every year to monitor population trends, he says.

“During the night counts we travel along four-wheel drive or motorbike tracks that are monitored every year, spotlighting for rabbits.

“A tally of rabbits is recorded every kilometre we travel.

“On average 0.8 rabbits were recorded per kilometre travelled

compared to 2018 figure which shows an average of 2.2 rabbits,” he says.

The release of the RHDV1 K5 virus released in 2018 has helped lower numbers, Liam says. “Numbers would drop as the virus spreads through the population in mid to late summer,” he says.

Marlborough Rural Advisory Group chair Geoff Evans says the calicivirus is “continuing to maintain good control” in the Waihopai area.

“Allied to that land use change to forestry etc has created a less than friendly environment for

rabbits to thrive.

“Formal counts have not been done in this area for a while.

Counts don’t appear to be needed at this stage,” he says.

Amanda says numbers seem to be climbing with rabbits destroying parts of their paddocks and garden.

“We see them wandering around in groups out of our lounge windows and they are just out in the open on our lawn and in our paddocks.”

The council’s biosecurity team is happy to assist landowners and work with them to find solutions.

Saint Clair Family matriarch Dawn Ibbotson has died at the age of 105 years old, just a month after celebrating her birthday.

Dawn, who lived in Dunedin, is described by the Ibbotson family as “inspirational” “She was an inspiration to our family with the way she approached life and lived it. She will be sorely missed by many” “Neal, Judy, Sarina, Tony and Julie would like to say thank you to everyone who has passed on their regards.

“We will be celebrating Dawn’s life in Dunedin on Wednesday.

“Her legacy will live on at Saint Clair Family Estate as we continue to produce our Methode Traditionelle ‘Dawn’ in her honour.”

Dawn was born in Gore in 1914 and marked her birthday last month with a family reunion.

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Search for new post office fails to deliver Paula Hulburt

Demolition of two iconic Blenheim landmarks is underway. Work has started on dismantling both the old grandstand (above) at A&P Park and the former nurses’ home at Wairau Hospital (below). The areas have been fenced off for public safety. Asbestos is being removed from both before demolition work can begin. Photo: Marlborough Media.

AN OPPORTUNITY AWAITS

New Zealand Post is still looking for a new store in Blenheim after a fruitless seven-month search.

Post office bosses were on the hunt for a new location in Blenheim’s Redwoodtown area after pulling out of Countdown supermarket last year.

No other agency has been found and there are no plans to open any more.

An NZ Post spokeswoman says they are not looking for premises elsewhere in the community.

“We have been seeking a local business suitable for operating a postal services agency within the Redwoodtown area since the previous agency ceased operating in the middle of 2019.

“However as of today, we have not been able to do so,” she says.

There are two Post Shops in Blenheim, one in the Paper Plus store off Market Street and another in the Unichem Pharmacy in Springlands.

Blenheim’s main post office left its prominent town centre spot after nearly half a century last year.

Councillor Jenny Andrew uses the post box outside Paper Plus.

Photo: Paula Hulburt.

The spokeswoman says the pub- Last amended in 2012, the lic have switched to other stores. agreement means New Zealand “We know customers that pre- Post has to operate at least 880 viously used the Redwoodtown service points where basic postagency are now visiting the oth- al services are available. er two postal services agencies Two hundred and forty of these in Blenheim for their postal, must offer additional postal sercourier and bill payment needs.” vices, such as priority or parcel “This works well for our cus- services. tomers, with longer opening New Zealand Post began its life hours and better access, and with 1,244 post offices, later readds value to the businesses we branded as PostShops, of which 906 were full post offices and partner with,” she says.

New Zealand Post is legally 338 were postal agencies. obligated to maintain a certain After government subsidies exservice level under a deed of un- pired in February 1988, 600 post derstanding it signed with the offices or bank branches were downsized or closed. government in 1987.

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Community unites for bush fire animals Matt Brown Reporter

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When a local animal lover tried to send aid to animals affected by the Australian bushfires, she couldn’t find a collection point.

So, she turned to social media and started one herself.

And the kind-hearted community has rallied, with several boxes of donations flowing in just four short days.

Wendy Freer-Hill, a Marlburian “born and bred” says when it comes to animals, she gets “reactive”.

An estimated billion animals have been killed in the Australian bush fires that are raging across several states of the drought-prone country.

“People can help themselves and get help, but the animals rely on us,” Wendy says.

Wendy put out a plea on Facebook group Marlborough Cool Cat Chat and another Marlborough woman, Sheila Cunningham, put her hand up to host the drop of location prior to shipping.

Emma Burnside volunteered her Mitsubishi Outlander to get the donated supplies from Blenheim to the Saddlery Warehouse in Nelson where it will join donations from the greater Top of the South

area.

Emma says the Saddlery Warehouse have coordinated this first drop off via Facebook.

“We’re trying to do our small part in a much larger effort,” she says.

The vital vet supplies, blankets and animal accessories will then make their way to Auckland to join donations from throughout the country before being shipped to Sydney.

Donations are headed to Rescue Collective/ARC Bushfire Animal Rescue.

“It’s like during the earthquake – someone puts it out there and the lovely people of Blenheim react,” Wendy says.

“The love flows.”

Sheila says during the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquake, she volunteered space in her shed for donations to go to quake affected communities.

“My garage was chocka,” she says.

“When Wendy asked for somebody to be the collection point, I said I could do that.”

Sheila says she got involved “a little bit sideways.”

“Wendy spotted something and posted it on Marlborough Cool Cat Chat.”

But she says she is blown away by the support from the community.

“Marlborough moving and storage are providing boxes and packing,” she says.

Wendy Freer-Hill, Sheila Cunningham and Emma Burnside have organised much needed supplies for animals affected by the bush fires in Australia. Photo: Matt Brown.

Wendy says they’ve had a “really great response”, but her fears go beyond just the affected animals with several family members in Sydney and close friends in Melbourne.

“We’re a bit on our toes for them,” she says.

“It’s gut wrenching.

“You see clips of young teenagers filling their car up with koalas, res-

cuing them.

“It renews your hope for teenagers today.”

Consider the following organisations if you would like to donate to the people and animals affected by the Australian bush fires: NSW Firefighters fund, Vets Beyond Borders, Red Cross Australia, Blaze Aid.

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East Coast Protection Group member Rob Peter looks over the east coast, towards the Cape Campbell Lighthouse.

Photo: Chloe Ranford.

Pete McEwan showing how the jigger chop is done at the 100 year anniversary of the Hopai Sports Day. Photo: Lamirana Photography.

Environmentalists face abuse over coast vehicle ban plan Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter Conservationists fighting to protect Marlborough beaches from vehicles are facing abuse from opponents.

The East Coast Protection Group has championed the preservation of the region’s east coast for years, after concerns drivers were damaging areas lifted by the Kaikōura earthquake.

In November Marlborough District Council agreed to draft a bylaw barring motorists from a 45-kilometre stretch of beach, from the Awatere River mouth to the

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“I’m fully in support of the blanket ban. People have to realise it’s not a nasty thing, not a knee-jerk reaction. It’s proposed not only to protect the wildlife, but the people as well.”

Group member and Cape Cambell farmer Rob Peter says there was less pressure on members since the council decision.

But a lot of landowners felt they could not speak in support of the proposed bylaw, due to reactions on social media, he says.

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But group members have since come under fire with opponents digging- up old records to “get stuff over us.”

Some have faced abuse, including being labelled “try hard tree huggers” with a “hidden commercial agenda” on social media.

Group chairman and Far North District councillor Rick Stolwerk, who owned land near Ward, says he could not detail specific incidents, but he knew it “wasn’t very pleasant” for members.

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Group secretary and member Heather Davis says she knows a few friends who are being targeted for their views.

“I don’t know anyone who fears for their safety, but it’s just nasty. It’s saying these people are horrid, when they’re not,” she says.

The East Coast Protection Group will host a field trip at 7611 State Highway 1, Mirza Downs, on 23 January at 1pm, and a group meeting later that day, at 3pm. The public are invited.

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Seatbelt may have saved farmer Paula Hulburt

A farmer who died on the land he loved may have been saved had he been wearing a seatbelt a coroner has ruled.

Jeremy Turnbull, 52, from Lower Dashwood near Seddon, was killed on 27 March 2018 after his all-terrain vehicle rolled, pinning him underneath.

An inquiry into his death by coroner David Robinson was published last month.

It highlighted the rough terrain and says the removal of the vehicle’s safety nets also contributed to Jeremy’s death.

“The driver’s seat belt had been clipped together such that the driver would sit on the seat belt and would be unrestrained.

“That was of some significance in that the vehicle was limited to a maximum speed of 15kmh if the seatbelt was unbuckled.

“Effectively, that safety mechanism was bypassed.”

Jeremy was discovered by his brother Anthony after Tonia, Jeremy’s wife of 26 years, raised the alarm.

With no cell phone reception, Anthony rushed back to the farm to call the emergency services who confirmed Jeremy had died.

The crash was investigated by

The popular Marlborough Parents’ Centre expo has been running for 12 years. Photo: Supplied.

End of era for expo Coroner David Robinson. Photo: Supplied. both the Police Serious Crash Unit and Worksafe New Zealand.

Jeremy had left home that morning about 8am to shift some stock. He was on his CanAm Defender HD8 four-wheeldrive.

The coroner’s report says that the area where the crash occurred was “relatively steep with large undulations or knolls.”

There were also multiple animal tracks that cut into the hillside causing steep “drop offs.”

These would not have been easy to see, the report says, and evidence showed Jeremy had braked hard before the vehicle

dropped off the ridge.

Ruling the death accidental, the coroner made no recommendations, saying the risks were already well publicised. “… there exists a very significant potential for this death to have been averted had Mr Turnbull complied with the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer i.e use a seatbelt and the “side safety net” doors.

“The risks associated with the use of all-terrain vehicles, and the means of mitigating those risks are already well known.

“I extend my deepest condolences to Mr Turnbull’s family and friends.”

A community group has been forced to end its ties with a flagship event.

Marlborough Parents’ Centre has put a pin in their Parent and Child Expo as flagging volunteer numbers force them to reassess their priorities.

But they remain hopeful that someone else may take up the mantle.

Expo coordinator Colleen Murray says with their numbers, they’re struggling to run the day-to-day services at the centre.

“It’s a big ask to keep the centre running and organise the event,” Colleen says.

“We’re not getting the new [volunteers] coming through.”

The Marlborough Parents’ Centre provides antenatal classes, education and support to new parents.

But Colleen says she hopes it isn’t the end for the decade-long running event, at Stadium 2000, which showcases services and products for parents.

The annual event attracted thousands of parents, and soon-to-be parents, from across the region.

“We would love someone else to pick it up,” she says.

“The website, contact lists, everything we have we would be happy to pass on to someone else.

“It easily pays for itself and then some.” Colleen says the “hundreds of hours” of work wasn’t worth it for the volunteer-driven organisation, as they could receive similar funding from grants.

“We can apply for a grant and achieve the same thing with a lot less work,” she says.

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Matt Winter taking photos at one of his favourite spots in Blenheim. Inset: Matt’s winning entry.

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Photographer’s flight of fancy wins first place

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A photo of two ducks snapped in perfect symmetry has won a Marlborough photographer first place in an inaugural competition.

Photographer Matt Winter’s expertly timed photo took out first place in the inaugural Game Bird Habitat Trust’s photo competition.

The photo was judged the best paradise shelduck photo

by Judges Mark Mitchell and Richard Cosgrove.

“The timing and symmetry of the photo, with both birds in unison made it stand out from

the other entries” Mark Mitchell says.

Matt was out duck hunting with friends when he snapped the prize-winning photo.

“The picture was taken whilst out duck hunting with a couple of mates on the West Coast and when these two birds lifted off it made for a great series of photos, but this one ... just stood out to me”.

Matt is often out “hunting” with a camera.

The winning photo will be now used as the 2020 game bird habitat stamp.

This stamp is sold on gamebird hunting licences and as a collector’s stamp by NZ Post.

Purchases of the Habitat Stamp provide key funds for the Game Bird Habitat Trust to distribute to projects that protect and restore game bird habitats.

Each year a different species is selected for the stamp and the 2021 game bird species is the NZ Shoveler (spoonbill) and the 2022 bird is the pheasant.

A photo competition will be held for both birds later this year with a $1000 cash prize to the winner.

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Kitten shelter: An animal charity is seeking to raise $2000 to build a purpose-built outdoor house and run. Marlborough Dog Pawz has been swamped with an “overwhelming” number of kittens this season says its founder. The charity is raising funds to build a shelter to help home kittens while they wait for new homes. Donations of equipment and supplies such as cement, garden sheds and netting are also needed. Contact the group’s Facebook page if you can help. Money can be donated to BNZ 02-0600-0299421-000 and use kittyroom as a reference.

Lotto wins: Two Blenheim Lotto players are $15,256 better off after winning second division prizes in Saturday’s draw. The winning tickets were both bought from Lotto outlets at supermarket, one from PAK‘nSAVE and the other at New World.

Divers needed: Waikawa Dive Centre is putting a call out to all divers to help gather data on Kina barrens. Kina barrens, where a mass of these invasive creatures are found in small areas, have been discovered around the Northern Entrance and inwards of Queen Charlotte Sound. Barrens are damaging large areas of once productive and diverse sea life and could be spreading in numbers locally. Photos and GPS coordinates of any spotted can be sent to the dive shop.

Measles alerts: Nelson Marlborough Health staff have issued an alerting to the public that they may have been exposed to measles. A passenger who travelled on the 8.45am Interislander crossing from Wellington to Picton on 28 December and stayed overnight and back on the 2.30pm crossing on 6 January has been diagnosed with the contagious disease. Anyone who believes they have been exposed to measles or has symptoms, should not go to ED, the after-hours clinic or general practitioner but call for advice first.

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Sounds lodge back on the market An iconic commercial lodge, operating in the Marlborough Sounds for 22 years, is up for sale.

Lochmara Lodge in the Queen Charlotte Sound is on the market for the first time in five years.

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Proposed Marfells Beach bylaw angers quad-biking campers.

Time to start respecting nature and stop thinking you have a right to drive all over it. Try walking, it’s good for you. Kenny Holdaway Awww well get over it. Maybe it’s something one of you have done to cause it. Did you ever think of that? You disrespect the place, you get banned. It’s simple really.

Tui Caldwell

Head to the Marlborough Media Facebook page for next week's poll.

Who's voting yes on this? There are so many people who can't join the military for multiple reasons- including moral and religious ones. You make the military compulsory, and these people suffer. It's archaic and quite possibly sexist, since I'm assuming this would only apply to men as it does in other countries with compulsory service.

Stacey Dunnachie

High winds caused havoc across the region last Monday, knocking trees down and spreading debris far and wide. Readers sent in photos of the damage.

‘Black Dog Swim’ ends at Anakiwa.

Awesome job - expected nothing less.

Eliot Attridge Tremendous commitment and brilliantly well supported by family and friends. True Marlbororough man in the making. All the best for the future.

Gerald Hope Excellent reporting along the way Peter Jones.

Mark Grammer Hi tech cameras in Picton, Waikawa and Havelock Marinas are recording every vessel as it arrives and leaves.

I thought there was a speed uplifting and ski lane from below the lower rowing club, or has that been changed recently?

Tony McKenzie Fining jet skiers on the Lower Wairau makes about as much sense as building a bus shelter with a hole in the roof! But, hey, anything’s possible!

Peter Chapman

Sun shade torn to pieces.

Aimee Moore

Charisse Guino-o Laffey

Big brother is watching every move we make.

Christine Hutchison Four crossings were pitched for Blenheim’s Alabama Rd and Weld St intersection in a bid by Marlborough Roads to encourage motorists to slow down.

Maybe just raise the perimeter curbing and paint it white? How about that for a novel approach??

Peter Chapman

Second year this silk tree has split.

Time to replace it with something stronger unfortunately as it’s now in a state where it’s too weak to tolerate more wind.

Michelle Munro

Taylor River near Athletic Park Gwenda Cavanagh

Two branches lost from a Liquidamber.

The tree shape is ruined.

Lynne Agnew

Our tramp...

Holly Hardaker

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Preparing for your golden years is an important time in your life. Being happy and healthy in retirement is something you deserve after decades of hard work. Fortuantley in Marlborough we have

a range of local businesses that are experts in their field and happy to help you make the most of your retirement. Below is a sample of businesses that can help you get Ready for Retirement.

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McCarthy Law:

Wills, Trusts and Estates, McCarthy Law can help.

The last thing any of us want is a family dispute following our deaths. Their estate planning services are designed to offer you peace of mind during your lifetime and simplicity of distribution of your assets upon your death. Issues of capacity, new relationships and protection of assets can create confusion when it comes Blenheim & Picton to planning for both life and death. Their role is to Blenheim 578 3366, blenheim@summit.co.nz, 30 Alfred Street, Blenheim understand your circumPicton 573 6166, picton@summit.co.nz, 56 High Street, Picton stances and identify estate planning risk and opportunities.

They can: * Make or update your Will * Prepare Enduring Powers of Attorney * Advise on Family Trusts and form a Trust when appropriate * Administer and manage estates when a loved one has passed away * Dispute Resolution They can also assist with Property transactions that are relevant to your stage of life. * Occupation Rights Agreements - Retirement Villages * Reverse mortgages * Buying and selling residential housing, Working as an experienced team, they provide professional, efficient and practical legal solutions and recognise that law is about, and for, people.

Give them a call to discuss your needs and how they can help. P 03 578 7361 E office@mccarthylaw.co.nz

Ortho-Dent:

Having Problems with Your Dentures? Ortho-Dent has the solutions…

Are you suffering from a decline in the health of your teeth? Bad teeth can impact on your confidence and self-esteem. Don’t spend the golden years avoiding to smile. They have the knowledge, skills and technology to provide you with a beautiful smile.

They offer immediate dentures, full and partial dentures, relines, repair, mouth-guards, practical denture solutions for everyone.

They create an exciting experience for you by working towards your vision of a perfect smile that is captured through their consultative process, all done in their comfortable and relaxing premises.

They are highly regarded dental practitioners, dedicated to helping you maintain or restore your smile. Since 1998, they have been passionately crafting dentures at their Ortho-Dent Denture Clinic helping their clients achieve their goals.

Phone Yvonne or Ian Palley on 577 8600 or see their website for more details www.orthodentdentureclinic.co.nz and wake up to the perfect smile.

Summit Real Estate:

Ready for retirement and looking to downsize? Summit can help…

Having offices in both Picton and Blenheim means that their expertise expands in both these unique regions. Whether you are wanting to move to a quiet, seaside location or needing to move closer to the hospital and other beneficial health care providers, Summit can ensure that the right sized home is found. They can get

the ball rolling in preparation for the move to the home that will offer the comfort and security you need.

They are committed to providing the very best service to all our clients and customers.

Summit’s real difference is their culture and people. Their commitment to providing unparalleled service and working as a team makes Summit the region’s most preferred real estate agency by far. You can trust that Summit is the very best choice for your real estate requirements.

Contact their offices Blenheim 578 3366, Picton 573 6166

Volunteer Marlborough:

Transitioning from working life to retirement can be a daunting adventure of life and as you approach this exciting time in your life, you may be wondering “what’s next”?

Volunteering is proven to beneficial to your physical and mental health and wellbeing through life but particularly in retirement.

Stay connected with the community, make new social connections, gain new experiences and learn new skills, change someone else’s life while also changing your own. Helping others can make you feel happier!

At Volunteer Marlborough, they have an extensive range of volunteering opportunities available in the wider Marlborough region.

They understand that sometimes finding the right fit for your new circumstances, interests, and skills can be a tricky endeavour and they are here to help make sure you find the best role for you.

They encourage you to get in touch with us at Volunteer Marlborough today – let’s get you started on that new adventure!

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Retirement Pop into the office, call (03) 577-9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz

Quest Catering Co:

Getting a beautifully cooked meal at home can be difficult when you live alone, fortunately Grace and Penny Dawson from The Quest Catering Co provide mobile meals throughout Blenheim and Picton.

Grace and Penny have been providing meals – along with their thriving catering business – since 2008 after 35 years in the hospitality industry.

Along with mobile meals, the pair provide catering for weddings, dinner parties, gourmet barbeques, theme parties, family reunions, birthdays, morning and afternoon tea shouts, corporate functions and more.

The mobile meals are a passion of Quest Catering Co to make sure people in the community have choices for home delivered meals.

These meals for the elderly and people in need are cooked fresh daily in their licensed kitchen and are delivered to Picton and Blenheim at lunchtime. Meals are glad wrapped for reheating and feature healthy, fresh and local produce where possible.

Grey Power:

Grey Power has a role in advising people how to get properly ready for retirement.

Ready for what? Isolation, new living patterns, changing finances, new challenges and possibilities.

You will spend more time at home with your partner. As you approach retirement develop new interests and activities. Prepare financially with savings now. You will have a reduced income.

Becoming a volunteer is good for your health and well-being, defeating isolation and loss of social contacts.

Look forward to being useful and fulfilled as a part-time worker, member of organisations and families, doing what you are good at now. Learn new skills with computers and technology. Get a diary!

Develop friendships to replace the colleagues you had during your working years.

Make your home more age friendly in terms of access and safety.

Consider your health and fitness, having a more sedentary retired life-style and changing medical needs.”

Heating Marlborough:

Heating Marlborough is proud to provide the Warmer Kiwi Homes funded fire installation.

This is a Government programme, offering grants to cover 67 per cent (capped at $2500) of the cost of an efficient wood or pellet burner, improving the quality of Marlborough’s housing, and the health of our people.

You are eligible for a grant if you are the homeowner (not a Landlord) and the: • home was built before the year 2008 • homeowner has a Community Services Card or SuperGold combo card • home doesn’t have an existing efficient heating appliance in the main living area • homeowner permanently occupies the home • home has existing ceiling and underfloor insulation that is up to the EECA standards/ or has been assessed as not being able to install insulation.

NB: Two thirds of insulation costs can also be covered by the grant. Check your eligibility by using an easy tool www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/warmer‐ kiwi‐homes‐tool/ or by calling 0800 749 782.

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Waterlea Raceway celebrates Peter Jones and Peter Craig

A century of harness racing in Marlborough will be celebrated at Waterlea Racecourse on Friday and Sunday.

The Marlborough Harness Racing Club’s annual two-day summer meeting will mark the commencement of harness racing at the Waterlea venue 100 years ago.

The inaugural meeting at Waterlea took place on Friday, March 12 1920.

Since 1920, trials, OTB (owners, trainers and breeders) and tote meetings have been held at the central Blenheim location.

The only exception came during World War 2 when no meetings were held between 1939 and 1945.

The Marlborough area has facilitated horse racing for more than 150 years. The current Marlborough Trotting/Harness Racing Club commenced operations at the Riverlands course in February 1913 and raced there until the final meeting in 1919 when the action moved to Blenheim.

The Waterlea course opened in 1920, with the first thoroughbred meeting held on March 10 and the historic trotting meeting two days later.

Trotting races have been included on the card at many of the thoroughbred meetings held in the ensuing century, although not every season.

Waterlea soon developed as a spectator-friendly venue. A new members and stewards stand was completed in 1977 with the public stand being developed in the late 1980s.

The Waterlea grass track is utilised by both racing codes with

Clasina Maria takes out the 2019 Marlborough Cup at Waterlea, the 99th running of the province’s premier harness racing prize.

Photo: Peter Jones.

Old Course, Renwick; the Marlborough Trotting Club meeting in 1894 at the Hibernian Society’s Sports Ground in Blenheim; the Wairau TC meeting in 1911 at the Awatere RC, Seddon.

Two-year-old pacer Ahuriri set an elite national mile record in 1922. Photo: Supplied. an all-weather harness track becoming operational from December, 1981.

Varied venues Other tracks/clubs which were utilised in the Marlborough area included the Wairau Racing Club (pre-1880) which raced at the

Omaka Domain; the Marlborough Jockey Club (formed in 1880) initially operating at Omaka Domain and Riverlands prior to Waterlea; the Pelorus Jockey Club’s solitary meeting on New Year’s Day 1892 at Kaituna; the Upper Wairau Racing Club meetings from 1891-94 at the Miners

Meeting venues, times The Riverlands course hosted meetings for the following clubs: Marlborough HC (1891); Birthday RC (1892-1895); Blenheim TC (1892); Marlborough RC (1893-1919) and the Wairau TC (1903-1911).

The Marlborough Trotting Club held one summer meeting each year from 1913 until 1950, although no meetings were staged during the Second World War years.

A two-day summer carnival was then introduced, followed in 1974 by meetings on three days (one January, two February) while from 1975-1980, the

two days in February were supplemented by the initial one-day winter meetings in June. This changed in 1981 to two-day summer and winter carnivals, held in February and June respectively.

In the mid-1990’s further meetings were held in addition to those meetings, while the current two-day meetings (Friday/ Sunday) in mid-January and June have remained in place since 1999 with the exception of June, 2017 when, following the Kaikoura earthquakes, a one-day winter meeting was conducted at Addington Raceway.

In recent years, both summer and winter meetings have included preludes to the Marlborough Cup on Friday with the Cup at stake on Sunday.

The Sunday Summer meeting is now conducted as an Interislander Summer Festival meeting.

Currently two tracks are utilised

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100 years of harness action by the club – summer meetings are held on the 1600m grass track, with a 350m straight, while winter events are contested on the 1506m all-weather track.

filly Under Cover Lover (1998, 1:57.1).

Instituted in 2003, the Pelorus Trust 4yo Classic’s lifespan ran until the 2015 season. Leading lights to succeed in the Classic included London Legend, Likmesiah, Monkey King, Kiwi Ingenuity, Choise Achiever, Jason Rulz, Franco Nelson and final winner Isaiah (2015).

Mobile introduced The mobile gate was first introduced to Waterlea Raceway in the 1983-4 season, principally due to Marlborough’s first staging of a heat of the DB three-yearold fillies series. This was the first of two classic race series to be staged by the club, the other being the Pelorus Trust four-yearold Classic).

Records set The one elite record set on the Waterlea track was on March 10, 1922 when Ahuriri established a NZ two-year-old pacers mile record of 2:20.0. A top performer, Ahuriri won two NZ Cups (1925, 1926) and the 1927 Auckland Cup. His breeder/owner was RM Morten, trainer Scotty Bryce and driver James Bryce.

Other NZ records established on the Waterlea track include Jack Shine’s 2:03.8 in the horses and geldings pacers mile standing start in June 1982 and Lady Eastburn’s mares pacing standing start mile record of 2:05.2, set in February 1982.

A large crowd filled the grandstand at Waterlea for this meeting in the early 1980s. Photo: Supplied. edition being run on Sunday over 2850m (grass) represents the 100th recorded running of the Cup, which was not contested in 1916, 1939-45 or 1976. Previous winners have included Hayseed (1920, the first Cup winner at Waterlea), Waikato Prince (1937, winner of Dominion Hcp Trot), Auckland Cup winner Macklin (1957), ID heat winner Why Bill (1975), West Coast Bonus and

Easter Cup winner Our Mana (1983), Blue Chip Rock (2004, Easter Cup) while dual winners have been Full Cry (1919, 1920) and Vikota (1929, 1930).

The Marlborough Winter Cup, held during the annual two-day June winter meeting commenced in 1975, won by Sidestep, and is run over 3200m.

Winners have included Atom Love (2001, 1:49.4US) and Bettors

Century of cups This year’s meeting includes another milestone, the running of the 100th Marlborough Cup for pacers.

The Marlborough Pacing Cup was first contested in 1913 – in fact there were two recorded instances of a Marlborough Cup that year, the first won by Lucy Wallace and the second by Ariadne. The 2020

Strike (2008, Victoria Cup) while Runaway Groom 1990, Atom Love 2001, Fifth Edition 2014 have won both Winter Cups at Nelson and Blenheim in the same year.

Fillies series The three-year-old fillies classic series began in 1979 and featured a heat at Waterlea from 1984 until 2014.

Winners included Sweet Alli (1984, 2:05.2, second was Blue Water winner of final), Leigh Lumber (1985, first in 2:00.0), future open class pacers in Michele Bromac, Bionic Chance, Oaxaca Lass, Mainland Banner, fastest filly Miss Elsie (2011, 1:55.3) and last heat winner in Murphy Brown (2014). The only winner of the Marlborough heat and the Fillies final was outstanding

Notable trainers, administrators According to Harness Racing NZ records, over 80 trainers have raced horses from Marlborough since the 1959-60 season.

Those most prominent have included Grant Anderson with 21 training victories to date at Waterlea since 1983, Pat O’Brien (13 - with son Mike a further six), Alan Shutkowski (12), Graham Neill (11), Mac Miller (10) and Peter Hope (eight) rounding out the leading half dozen trainers on a wins basis.

Others who have trained in the Blenheim area at some stage include Brent Weaver (two wins), Don Morrison (six), Dean Hunter (seven) and Brian Wastney (two).

Over the preceding four decades, 21 local victories were recorded.

Club presidents have included Bill Murray (1951-56, 1960-69), Pat O’Brien and Brian Wastney while the current chairperson is Petrina Shutkowski.

In recent years Barry Forbes spent just over two decades as club secretary, with previous secretaries including Graham Fuller (1954-1977/8), MA Peters (1978/9-1982/3) and Mike O’Brien (1983/4-1990/1).

Details courtesy of Marlborough HRC.

The winner will receive an advertising voucher with the Weekly.

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Club cricketers slip off pace Peter Jones Both Marlborough teams in the Tasman Premier League cricket competition slid to heavy defeats on Saturday.

The Falcons, playing at Horton Park, went down to table-toppers Stoke Nayland by six wickets, while the Dolphins, who led the competition coming into the festive break, were hammered by ACOB in Nelson, losing by 171 runs.

The bonus point victories claimed

by Stoke Nayland and ACOB, plus a similar haul by Nelson College, has ramped up the stakes leading into the final round of the competition, to be played in three weeks due to rep commitments.

The three Nelson side, plus the Dolphins, now all have a chance of making the three-team playoffs in February.

The wheels are wobbling on the Dolphins’ campaign and without leading run scorer Prabodha Arthavidu they seem especially vulnerable. Stoke Nayland and ACOB look assured of play-off berths while Nelson College, under coach Garry MacDonald, appear to be coming home with a wet sail.

The outstanding individual performance of the day was produced by belligerent ACOB opener Thomas Zohrab who backed up a fine 117 with a parsimonious and dangerous bowling display of 4-13 off 10 overs.

At the Botanics, ACOB put together their best batting display of the season, registering a formidable 286/7 against the visiting Dolphins. Nic Clark and Zohrab

produced a 92-run opening partnership, then when Clark went Zohrab took centre stage. He was the fourth man dismissed with the score at 238, then his lower order teammates chimed in as the total grew.

The Dolphins all struggled against the home team onslaught, but medium pacer Akhil Pant was the best with a three-wicket bag.

The chase always appeared out of reach for the Dolphins as Thomas Zohrab completed an outstanding double by applying the screws early in a 10-over spell which yielded four wickets for just 13 runs. Ben Blackman offered some resistance, but the run chase always seemed to be a forlorn hope as Ollie Jones-Allen administered the final rites.

A similarly-limp batting effort by the Falcons enabled defending champs Stoke Nayland to cruise to a bonus point win in Blenheim.

They chased down the 92 runs amassed by the Falcons for the loss of just four wickets in the 21st over.

Only opener Joel Lavender, who was run out for 23, hung tough for the Falcons as they batted first and cobbled together a below-par score against an accurate Stoke Nayland bowling unit. They applied consistent pressure and were all rewarded by their perseverance in line and length on a friendly wicket. Left arm spinner Paddy Howes picked up the cherries with three, but it was a real team effort.

A bright spot for the Falcons was the bowling of Nick Weaver, the left arm paceman claiming a

Nick Weaver, from the Falcons, bowls to Stoke Nayland skipper Brendan Hodgson at Horton Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. wicket with the first ball of the visitors’ innings and troubling all their batsman. He fully deserved his 4-34 from 10 overs, but ultimately Stoke Nayland did it in a canter, experienced batsmen Brendan Hodgson and Ricky Edwards guiding them home.

Meanwhile Nelson College accumulated 241-9 against WTTU at Jubilee Park. Finn Restieaux was the top scorer with a classy 72.

The early loss of both Joey O’Connor and Tom Cross seriously stymied WTTU’s hopes of chasing down the imposing total set by the schoolboys. Jarrod McKay undid them both within his first six overs and after that the home team was always playing

catch up.

At Brightwater, Wanderers-Motueka scored a 40 run win over Wakatu. Both teams are out of contention for the play-offs but enjoyed a tight battle. Wanderers scored 176 batting first, then dismissed Wakatu for 136 in the 38th over, a hat-trick to Hayden Ingram the highlight.

Scores: Falcons 92 (Joel Lavender 23, Paddy Howes 3-27, Tom Chambers 2-19, Billy Guyton 2-23) Stoke Nayland 93-4 (Ricky Edwards 30*, Nick Weaver 4/34).

Stoke Nayland won by 6 wickets.

ACOB 286-7 (Thomas Zohrab 117, Nic Clark 57, David Zohrab 34, Josh Simpson 29, James

Graham 21, Akhil Pant 3-57) Dolphins 115 (Ben Blackman 28, Thomas Zohrab 4-13, Ollie Jones-Allen 3-10). ACOB won by 171 runs Nelson College 241-9 (Finn Restieaux 72, Jonty Raxworthy 38, Jarrod McKay 41, Sam Baxendine 3-44, Josh Newport 2-26, Billy Powick 2-55) WTTU 112 (Andrew Drummond 26, Mason Thelin 21, Ronan Chauhan 3-19, Jack MacNeil 2-4, McKay 2-20).

Nelson College won by 129 runs.

Wanderers-Motueka 176 (Dave Leaonard 52, Logan Ogilvie 43, Damian Aitken 4-37) Wakatu 136 (Fergus Hughes 61*, Hayden Ingram 4-10, Ogilvie 3-42). Wanderers won by 40 runs.

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Sounds swimmer finishes with a smile Peter Jones

Spontaneous applause echoed around Anakiwa as a wet-suited swimmer in a pink cap neared the jetty.

Cheers rang out across the Grove Arm as he emerged dripping from the water, feeling solid ground under his feet for the first time in 10 days.

After a makeshift finishing tape was crossed, a traditional Maori reception with speech, song and the presentation of a taonga signalled the completion of an inspirational journey by Marlborough teenager George Glover.

Inspired last year by the words and deeds of Kiwi free diver William Trubridge and Ross Edgley, the first man to swim around mainland Great Britain, the 17-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College student and accomplished pool swimmer decided to use his physical and mental skills to benefit a cause he felt passionately about.

So the “Black Dog Swim” was born, George deciding to swim the length of Queen Charlotte Sound and back to raise funds for and awareness of the I AM HOPE charity.

He pledged to swim approximately 123km, over 10 days, and came up with a possible fundraising target of $50,000.

At around 3pm on Wednesday he waded ashore at the place where he set off from on December 30, slightly weary but delighted as the promised funds soared past $57,000 and recognition for a particularly worthwhile cause skyrocketed.

Amid post-swim celebrations with over 100 well-wishers and supporters, George admitted he had mixed feelings about ticking

off the unique achievement.

“Mainly because of the support crew … I’ll obviously see them again but it won’t be in circumstances like this, and that’s the element that’s been really special.”

While the charitable cause was always motivation during the many hours in the water, George said that it was the support crew who were most often on his mind.

“I thought, I’m doing this for the crew and those donating to a great cause - I didn’t want to let them down.

“But that wasn’t too often on my mind because I was loving it, even when it was choppy, it was so much fun.”

He said his support team had made it such a pleasurable experience. “They were able to mitigate any issues and kept me entertained … they were the best part of the swim.

“People like Ross Anderson, Norm Wilson, Dave Edgar, Jon Haack, Glen Richardson, Dan Moore … plus there were so many others, they were all so cool.”

Although George is a competitive pool swimmer, one of the best in the Nelson Marlborough region for the past four years and an age-group silver medallist in the 1500m freestyle at the NZ short course champs, he has limited experience of long-distance ocean swimming.

Consequently, he said his time in the water had been as tough as he had expected.

“That’s why we prepared for it like we did. The training that we put in paid off – we were as prepared as we could have been. The organisation of the swim was very smooth, which was great … everything went to plan.”

To prepare him for the challenge he enlisted the help of local en-

George Glover is welcomed onto the beach at Anakiwa on Wednesday afternoon after completing his 123km “Black Dog Swim”.

Photo: Peter Jones. durance swimmer Edgar, a veter- mouthwash every 90 minutes to an of many long-distance swims. coat the lining of his mouth, enDave was mightily impressed by suring he didn’t get ‘salt mouth’.” his charge’s efforts. “It takes re- Work on George’s ocean swimsilience, you’ve got to get back in ming technique also paid off, the day after day … it’s all good doing teen improving rapidly, accordbig swims but multi-day, stage ing to Edgar. “Look at him today, events are different … it takes a he was smoking … almost like he lot of damn hard training and was doing a 2k open water race or a really good resilient mindset something. For him to be swimto get through that sort of work ming like this at his age is pretty every day.” phenomenal.”

The experienced Edgar ensured It was a proud and emotional the logistics of spending long hours in the water were taken care of, including proper pre and postswim nutrition each day.

“We also set up half-hour feeding systems and did

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time at the finish line for George’s family, his father Ben, mother Susie and three sisters, who were with him every stroke of the way.

Ben said, “It’s just been a pretty cool journey. I don’t think we are going to potentially experience anything like this as a family … we are extremely proud of him.

It was his idea from the start and I’ve learned quickly that if he says he’s going to do something, he is going to do it.”

“You could call it cantankerous every now and then, but he has certainly got a view and it’s not a stubborn, shallow or selfish view – it’s all-encompassing for people around him, which is pretty special. That’s what I am most proud of … it’s how he views things.”

Although the swim’s financial objective has been surpassed, George stressed that raising funds “wasn’t the main thing”.

“It was about raising awareness and eliminating the stigma around mental health. The money and support for the I AM HOPE charity is a by-product of everyone who has been involved.”

I AM HOPE is a youth and community-focused support group, run by The Key to Life Charity Trust, which promotes positive attitudinal societal change in schools and communities, while funding private care and counselling for young people.

A link to his Give A Little page is below … https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/black-dog-swim-for-nzyouth-mental-health

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Withers run tests new year fitness Peter Jones The 2020 King and Queen of the Withers were crowned in blazing sunshine at the foot of the Wither Hills on Saturday morning.

The popular post-festive season event, raced over 10km in the iconic hills to the south of Blenheim, saw a first-time King crowned and a familiar figure returned as Queen.

George Varney took out the King of the Withers in a very smart time of 41 minutes 37 seconds, breaking the junior men’s record of 44:20 set by Varney in 2018.

It was the first overall title for the 18-year-old. Julius Stromberg came in second overall, nine seconds back, with Fergus Greer third.

Meanwhile, Megan Graham claimed her eighth Queen of the Withers crown, plus the open women’s grade, in 45:35, just over two minutes outside Nikita Watkins’ course record time of 43.11 set in 2018. Caitlin Fielder was second in 47.06. Julia Anderson was third in 49.29.

The field set off under slightly overcast skies but, to the runners’ dismay, the clouds cleared away soon after the starting gun and the temperature rose rapidly as they pounded around the de-

manding circuit.

Varney said “it got quite warm, quite quickly, which I didn’t expect”.

“It was a good challenge … Julius [Stromberg], who got second, gave me a really good push up the top and I managed to get away from him on the downhill, but it’s quite a tough race isn’t it?”

Varney hit the lead around the twin water tanks on the descent and was never headed, despite having to stop and throw up in the last kilometre.

Happily, he had forged a 200m lead and managed to maintain his momentum and claim the victory.

“I was a bit worried,” he explained, “because I could see him coming, so I managed to throw up on the run. I felt much better afterwards.”

The former Marlborough Boys’ College standout is on his way to Massey University in 2020, studying veterinary science, but has promised to come back and try to defend his title. He will continue to focus on track events after having plenty of success over middle distance locally and nationally.

Graham also had some time to spare at the finish line as she cruised to the women’s title, but said the race was as tough

Megan Graham and George Varney, Marlborough’s running royalty. Photo: Peter Jones. as usual.

And she was, passing Fielder, an “I was a bit worried today, [sec- ultra-distance runner based in ond-placed] Caitlin Fielder was Spain, on the first hill and staying out in front at the start, until the in front from then on. hills came. She was smoking it “I didn’t have to stop as much and I thought ‘Oh, no, competi- this year,” she added, “a bit more tion’ … it was good though, made recovery after having [baby] me run harder.

Ameika I think, I’ve been doing “I was running with Nick Rayner some training when I can, a bit of at that stage and he said, ‘what are buggy-running, resistance trainyou doing back here’ and I told ing really. him I was just pacing myself, I’ll “It’s hard work pushing Ameika be right.” so when I’m running by myself I

feel pretty free.”

Although numbers were slightly down across the three grades [run, hybrid, walk] this year the quality of participants was high.

MGC middle distance athlete Lucy Harman won the junior women’s title in 54:59, which was outside the record time of 50:21 set by Graham in 2010.

The open men’s title was claimed

by Stromberg, who came home in 41:46, not far off the record of 40:33 set by Daniel Hopata in 2007.

Ian Anderson won the veteran men’s title, finishing in 44:27, well outside the mark of 38:55 set by former Olympian Phil Costley in 2012, which stands as a record for all grades.

The veteran women’s grade was taken out by Julia Anderson in 49:29, outside the record of 47:41 set by Suzie Aviss in 2006.

Larry Smith won the male walkers title and the overall crown, finishing in 1:28:35. The record of 58:35 was set by Barry Neal in 2008.

Wanda Smith won the female walkers crown in 1:29:57, the record being 1:14:10 set by Barbara McGuire in 2008.

The hybrid event was won by Paul O’Shea in 1:00:46, with Bella Rayner second in 1:04:16.

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2020 vision in sport

Marlburians to watch out for during the coming year Marlborough Weekly sports writer Peter Jones profiles some of the province’s sporting elite who are expected to figure prominently during 2020.

Callum Saunders. After being off the international track cycling scene for a number of years Callum raced back into black with a vengeance in late 2019.

The former national junior rider stunned the international cycling fraternity by beating both the current world champion and Olympic champion during a thrilling World Cup keirin competition in Hong Kong.

Such is the strength of the New Zealand sprint team Callum was not required for the home World Cup meet in Cambridge, but his Hong Kong heroics sent a clear message to the selectors as they prepare their team for the 2020 Olympics.

Tom Murray. After many years spent near the top of international rowing, Tom is poised for a breakthrough year.

He and Kiwi team-mate Michael Brake have slowly but surely worked their way up the rankings in the men’s pair, Tom having stepped into the boat after the legendary Hamish Bond and Eric Murray had dominated the class for many years.

Second at the 2019 world champs, Murray and Brake know they are well up with the pace, but also how much they will need to improve before the Tokyo regatta if they are to tip over the No 1-ranked Sinkovic brothers from Croatia.

Jade Otway. The 16-year-old tennis prodigy is poised for another huge year. In 2019 she played No

1 for the New Zealand junior Federation Cup team that travelled to Thailand, winning four of her five singles matches.

Late in the year she added to her collection of junior national titles, winning the NZ under-18 doubles crown and narrowly missing out on the singles title.

She returned home to Marlborough over the festive period, taking out the Rapaura Doubles title with twin sister Kyla, plus the Mixed Doubles titles with Lee Harborne. Given her progress in recent seasons, more success looks to be in store for the talented teen.

Cyclist Callum Saunders ended 2019 on a high.

Monu Moli. The imposing prop forward is back at Marlborough Boys’ College for his fourth season of First XV rugby.

Monu has already caught the national selectors’ eye, having played for the New Zealand Schools Barbarians side against Fiji and Australia at the end of the 2019 season.

The brother of World Cup All Black Atu Moli and Tasman hooker Sam Moli has a prodigious rugby pedigree, but is keen to make his own mark in the national game.

Gase Sanita. The 2019 Marlborough Sportsperson of the Year kicks off her professional career in earnest in 2020.

After dominating the world of amateur mixed martial arts with back-to-back world titles in 2017-18, Gase stepped into the

has continued to impress for the Marlborough rep team when available, scoring heavily at the top of the order and keeping to a high level.

While claiming a regular position in the CD Stags side is a big ask, especially given their success over the past few seasons, Ma’ara is well placed to do just that.

paid ranks.

She lost her first two fights, against taller and more-experienced opposition, but is now focussed on dropping four kilos from featherweight to bantamweight, a division she feels she will be more comfortable in.

She is training hard with local mentor Marcelo Lopes, the pair planning to rapidly lift her profile in the professional game.

Lucy Harman.

She mixes her athletics pursuits between middle distance races on the track and longer runs across country, proving highly-competitive and decidedly-quick at both.

With two more years remaining at Marlborough Girls’ College, much more will be seen of this talented teen.

Ella Donald. The talented touch player will tour Australia with the New Zealand under-20 rep mixed representative team early in 2020.

She has been part of the Te Waipounamu team which contests the newly-formed nationwide Premier Touch League, a chance to rub shoulders with some of the country’s best touch talent.

Given her current rapid rate of progress Ella’s dream of becoming a Touch Black [senior NZ rep] may be realised sooner rather than later.

Lucy Harman. After underlining her running prowess with a Tasman schools senior cross country title, 16-year-old Lucy was named in the New Zealand secondary schools cross country team.

Ma’ara Ave. Since leaving Marlborough Boys’ College in 2016, Ma’ara has taken his cricket career to new levels.

The wicketkeeper/batsman has played a handful of games for the Central Districts Stags and has captained a second-tier CD side in early season matches. He

Phoebe Trolove. A 2019 world champion in the New Zealand junior women’s quad, Phoebe is a member of the Central Rowing Performance Centre intake.

After a stellar 2019, which she kicked off with a Maadi Cup single sculls title, then capped with a gold in Tokyo, the 18-year-old is looking for bigger things this season.

Voted the Aoraki secondary schools female sportsperson of the year while in her final year at Timaru’s Craighead Diocesan School, Phoebe is one of the country’s most promising young female rowers.

Her efforts in Wairau Rowing Club colours will be watched with interest this season.

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Tasman United coming to town Peter Jones

The region’s premier football team will make their one and only appearance in Marlborough this season on Saturday.

Tasman United, who compete in the ISPS Handa Premiership, which involves the nation’s 10 leading provincial teams, will take on Dunedin-based outfit Southern United at Lansdowne Park, traditionally Marlborough rugby headquarters.

Tasman made a slow start to the season, languishing near the foot of the standings, but have worked their way up to fifth position after downing Eastern Suburbs 2-0 at Saxton Field on Sunday.

Tasman goalkeeper in that match was Marlborough man Nick Stanton, making his starting debut this season. After coming

away with a clean sheet Stanton hopes he will get the nod to start as Tasman’s campaign rolls into his home territory this weekend.

Tasman played Southern in the first game of the 2019-20 campaign, producing a sub-par effort to lose 4-0 but then having the match awarded to them when the Dunedin side was ruled to have fielded an ineligible player.

“It’s going to be an interesting game on Saturday, especially after what happened last time,” suggested Stanton. “Hopefully I train well and get the start again this week.”

“They will be out for blood after losing the points last time which is always good … it means we will have to fight harder … it steps us up, makes us a better team.”

He says the league is shaping as a much closer affair this season.

When Tasman United take on Southern United at Lansdowne Park on Saturday, local goalkeeper Nick Stanton will have plenty of local support behind him. Yesterday he and midfielder Corey Vickers facilitated a Holiday Programme session for a large and enthusiastic group of young footballers at A and P Park. Photo: Peter Jones.

“There are just two teams [Team Wellington and Auckland City] out on their own … everyone else is within one point of each other.

“Last season it was more a top-ofthe-league, bottom-of-the-league

divide whereas this year it is the two top teams, with everyone else in the mixer.”

He has relished the Tasman United culture since returning to the region from Wellington. “I

am enjoying it ... we have a great bunch of lads this season, they are easy to get along with … it’s all going well.”

Kick off on Saturday is 4pm, with entry free.

The Marlborough primary school reps decided to contribute to a fundraising effort for cancersufferer Hollie Beattie, a cause recently highlighted by Black Caps opener Tom Blundell. They bought specially-designed bat grips, which they all used throughout the South Island tournament, then presented the leading opposition player with one following each game.

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Primary cricketers do battle on coast Peter Jones

The Marlborough primary school cricket team may have finished out of the top placings at the South Island tournament in Westport last week, but they made the most of their trip to the annual event.

A tough draw, some bad luck on day one and being on the wrong side of a couple of close results conspired to push Marlborough into 10th position, with team management suggesting if everything had gone their way they could have finished among the top four.

“The boys actually did pretty well,” said assistant coach Mike Croad. “It was one of those tournaments where the draw worked against us and we felt we were only a win away from being potential top four, depending on run rate.”

Marlborough’s first T20 match, against West Coast, a team they were heavily favoured to beat, was rained out and they drew

two of the strong Canterbury sides, making it a “tough gig”.

Later in the first day they scored their first win, against Mid Canterbury, then the following day they lost to Nelson and beat hosts Buller.

Next up was Canterbury Country and Canterbury Red, two of the favoured sides, with Marlborough battling hard but coming up short in both fixtures.

Those results put them in the 9th-12th bracket where they met Buller in a 40-over semifinal and came away with an easy win. Marlborough scored 2717 batting first and dismissed Buller for 153.

On the final day they met Mid Canterbury again and lost a thriller by a single run. Batting first Mid Canterbury made 148 before being dismissed, Marlborough losing their final wicket a run short of a tie.

Croad said the team’s bowling was a highlight, while several individuals showed up in the tournament’s overall batting,

bowling and fielding standings.

Baxter Croad had the distinction of claiming the most wickets at the tournament, taking 12 scalps at an average of 9.

Hunter Shore was 12th on the list with nine wickets at 11.

Benji Nation finished sixth on the batting ladder, scoring 160 runs at an average of 26. Shore was eighth with 149 at 24, Olly Pauling 20th with 117 at 29.

On the overall tournament MVP stats, accumulated points across all disciplines, Croad finished 10th, Pauling 11, Shore was 13th and Nation 14th.

“It’s a pretty good result for a wee place like us to have four guys right up there across 170odd kids,” added Croad.

“We were right up there in terms of performances, we just didn’t get the results on the day.

“The lads never gave up at any stage and handled the quicker bowling well … within a week the boys have grown so much, they are hitting the ball so much harder now.”

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