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paula@marlboroughmedia.co.nz The parents of a young boy who has beaten cancer have held a celebration with the community who supported them when their son was so sick.

Manaia Huntley, 8, from Seddon, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in February 2019.

So, when doctors revealed the brave youngster was disease free his delighted family threw a party as a thank you- a year to the day after the dreadful diagnosis.

Mum Laura Huntley says the event on Sunday was a way to mark the good news and to thank the community.

She says although the family have only lived in the village for three years, they were welcomed with open arms.

“They were absolutely awesome and with us all the way through. People just rallied around us as if we’d lived here for generations.

“This was a celebration for him [Manaia] now he’s feeling better and for all who helped us” she says.

About 50 people joined the Seddon School pupil alongside dad Tahu and siblings Tui,7, and Taika,4, at the neighbourhood barbecue

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Michaela and Isaac Lamont with Seren, Lewys and Nick Charles dug in at the More FM beach dig on Sunday, entering the sandcastle competition. See more photos on page 10. Photo: Matt Brown.

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which included bouncy castles.

Laura says it was great to have something to celebrate after such a tough year.

Manaia was diagnosed with a malignant tumour in the centre of his brain several weeks after he first complained of feeling ill.

He has since undergone surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain, endured four rounds of chemotherapy and five weeks of radiation.

‘He wasn’t quite right for months but nothing I could put my finger on,” Laura says.

“Then one Saturday he just went downhill so fast. I kept trying to wake him and he slumped to one side on the couch. I took him to Accident and Emergency at Wairau Hospital, and they knew then it was brain related.”

The night the tumour was found, dad Tahu was at a work event at Furneaux Lodge. He got to the hospital just in time to see Manaia before he was flown to Starship Hospital in Auckland.

Laura spent months with her oldest son at Christchurch Hospital and at Ronald McDonald House. The separation took its toll on the whole family.

“Tahu was at home trying to juggle working full time and

Manaia Huntley, left with sister Tui and brother Taika, is celebrating being disease free. Photo: Supplied. arranging Tui to be picked up from school.

“There’s a real community feel to the town and we just knew people would be there and they were.”

Manaia has now returned to Seddon School four days a week. Laura says that even when he lost his hair, she knew he would never be teased.

“When he lost his hair, some of the children, about 20, shaved their hair off and so did some of the dads.

“We’re keeping our fingers crossed, but hopefully there are better days ahead.

“People always turned up for us, dropping off meals, petrol vouchers and offering to help.

“We are just so grateful.”

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Official information costs set to double Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

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People requesting official information could soon have to fork out more money.

Charges could almost double following a jump in “fishing expeditions” from people looking for answers.

Charges could increase from $60 to $100 an hour for information supplied by the Marlborough District Council, and from $60 to $100 for “assurance” deposits on bigger jobs, to “avoid [a] waste of resources”.

The issue was raised at a planning, finance and community meeting last week.

Council can bill individuals for information given under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA).

But in 18 years council bosses have only charged for two.

Council economic, community and support services manager Dean Heiford says the fee increase was likely to only be applied to complex requests.

“We don’t want to charge if we can, but people are asking

Dean Heiford. Photo: Matt Brown. for information which, to be blunt, is more like a fishing expedition.”

In the last six months, media requests in Marlborough have uncovered council representatives went a decade without a pay rise and $2.1 million was spent on coun-

cillor wages over the last three years.

Official information requests were again in the spotlight after the Ministry of Justice last year found requesters encountered delays, redaction, and other wide ranging grounds for withholding information.

Dean says an increase in official information costs would better reflect the time and effort put into what were sometimes “very complex requests”, often by senior officers.

Beach brigade

Volunteers from Thornhill Horticultural Contracting made a clean sweep of clearing up Rarangi Beach to the Wairau Bar. Around 50 people, including, from left, Kalsale Kalsong, Batis Bal, Job Toboil, all from Vanuatu, joined forces to take part in the first beach clean-up organised by the Blenheim business. From old plastic bags to bottles and food wrappers, there was plenty to pick up, with the amount of waste filling a trailer.

The event was so successful, bosses are thinking of making the clean-up an annual fixture.

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Multimillion-dollar social housing plan Matt Brown

Thirty-eight new social housing homes are planned for Blenheim in a $14 million bid to alleviate Marlborough’s housing crisis.

Kāinga Ora have revealed new plans for 22 two-bedroom and 16 one-bedroom homes to be built in Blenheim.

But the new builds will only go ahead if alternative premises can be found for current social housing tenants.

Housing First is a governmentfunded programme aimed at the chronically homeless.

It helps people who have been living rough for more than a year.

Housing First Blenheim team leader Justin Kemp welcomed the move, but says more needs to be done. “...it will still not meet current demand, and more efforts such as this are urgently required,” Justin says.

Brewer, Charles, Richmond and Stratford Streets all have new

houses planned.

“We expect Stratford to be completed during the second quarter of the 2021 calendar year and Brewer during the third,” a Kāinga Ora spokesman says.

Ten one-bedroom homes are also planned for the corner of Richmond and Charles Streets and eight two-bedroom properties are already under construction on Girling Avenue.

These are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2020, re-

spectively.

“It is important to remember that these dates are dependent on a range of factors like consents and finding alternative homes for our current tenants.

“Where a tenant is asked to move due to redevelopment, we work with them to find a new home that suits their needs.

“They also have the option of returning to the area at a later date,” the spokesman says.

Housing First Blenheim has housed 10 homeless people in

Blenheim since July 2019, in houses leased from the private sector.

Priority has been given to those sleeping rough and the most vulnerable.

Justin says the exact number of homeless is difficult to know.

“Seasonal pressures on the housing market in Blenheim are high at this time of year.

“We have witnessed an increase in people experiencing housing insecurity presenting to Housing First seeking assistance.”

Putting old footy boots to work Matt Brown A plea has gone out to growing footballers to give up their old boots to help give others the chance to play.

Marlborough Football have put out a plea for players to donate boots that no longer fit them.

The often-costly footwear is compulsorily for children wanting to take part in the world’s most popular sport.

But Marlborough Football general manager Andrea Smith-Scott says the boots can easily cost more than a year of subs to play the game.

The club hopes to put the boot into the high cost by recycling boots children

Marlborough Football general manager Andrea SmithScott. Photo: Matt Brown. have grown out of and giving them to potential players.

Andrea says a parent of a Tasman United player came up with the idea after chatting with other football mums on the sideline at A&P Park.

“Leanne Roubos was talking to other parents and they

were saying how, sometimes, it’s hard to start football without boots,” Andrea says.

“You could probably pick up a pair between $30 on sale, but they can cost up to $150,” Andrea says.

“That can be more than their whole year of fees.”

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She says young footballers could be going through two pairs a year as they go through growth spurts.

“We want children to try [football] out.

“If they don’t like it, they can donate those boots back.

“But they won’t – they’ll love it.”

To donate your old boots, take them to Marlborough Football headquarters at A&P Park during business hours.

A giveaway day is planned with the date to be announced on the Marlborough Football Facebook page.

The football season begins on 28 March, and Andrea says if you want to take part to register now.

Project Moturoa - ‘the best thing I’ve ever done’ School just wasn’t working for 17-year-old Reann, but she was prepared to give a 10-month conservation course for young Māori a go.

Graduating alongside seven other students last November, she said it’s the best thing she’s ever done.

The course, delivered by NMIT in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC), has helped Reann to become more confident and excited about her future. She now knows what she wants to do with her life and has the skills and knowledge to make it happen. Reann was exactly the person the Moturoa Project was designed for.

The purpose of Project Moturoa is to offer up to 22 young people (rangatahi) across Te Tau Ihu the opportunity to gain valuable conservation skills, supported by mātauranga Māori, each year. NMIT delivers the technical aspects of the 10-month NCEA Level 4 programme, which covers conservation from a Māori worldview.

NMIT is the only tertiary institute in the country that offers this Kaitiaki Whenua Trainee Ranger programme, which includes on-campus classes, practical training in the field, and regular Marae visits.

The Moturoa project was designed specifically with rangatahi in mind, acknowledging that

they are a critical component of future capability and capacity and succession planning for iwi.

The content includes culturally safe practices in management of archaeological sites, wāhi tapu (sacred places), urupā (burial grounds) and other taonga (treasures).

The participants are also shown how to maintain and manage important ecosystems, including harakeke/flax wetlands which provide a sustainable source of materials for rāranga (weaving), as well as culturally significant sites for gathering kai and harvesting medicinal plants. Reann says it was good to be learning in the Māori world.

“We all came from different iwi but most of us had mutual connections,” she said. “From here, I’d like to work for DOC, get more qualified and my end goal will be to work with iwi.”

Reann is now working for Kono, a familyowned Māori food and artisan producer of award-winning wine, cider, seafood, fruit and natural fruit bars.

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Reading support: Grandparents are needed at Redwoodtown School to support students with reading. Help is needed one to two hours once or twice a week to listen to and support students with their reading. Training will be provided, and new grandparent readers will need to undergo a police check. If you are interested, please phone Redwoodtown School 03 5785200 and chat to Debbie.

End of chapter: After almost 50 years of combined service, friends and work colleagues Barbara Evans and Norma Anderson retired from Marlborough District Libraries. Along with their Customer Service roles, Barbara worked as a cataloguer and Norma as an acquisitions librarian. Both staff were primarily involved in getting new material onto the library shelves for members to enjoy.

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A chance meeting with a wine-loving artist has upped the stakes in an inaugural food truck battle.

The Battle of the Whangamoas, will see Nelson and Marlborough battle it out in a food truck feud.

And the trophy, designed and donated by Havelock artist Tony Matthews, is ready and waiting for the first winner.

“We had gone into the Wine Station months ago now.

We were going for a drink; we were just checking it out on one of our regular trips to Blenheim,” Tony says.

“We got talking about the copper bar in there and I told [Michelle] I sculpted copper.”

Wine Station manager Michelle Osgood says she asked Tony if he would design a trophy for the interregional event.

“I wanted a sphere with a food truck in it.”

With a few revisions from Tony, mainly so the trophy would be able to sit on a counter, the sculpture was

Wine Station manager Michelle Osgood with Havelock artist and trophy-maker Tony Matthews. Photo: Matt Brown. complete.

A wooden base supports a half sphere made from copper, black tinted glass and on top, a model of a food truck.

Around the bottom, shields will display the triumphant mobile kitchen’s name.

“We love it, it’s awesome. We can’t wait to see the competitors’ faces,” Michelle says.

Lifelong artist, Tony turned

his hand to sculpting with copper after moving to Havelock 11 years ago.

After moving to the mussel capital, he says he wanted to create something special and unique to the town.

He began making sculptures of mussels out of copper.

The food truck trophy was a good fit with his work.

Entry to the February 29

event will cost $10, with funds raised going to the Blenheim Rotary Club. Running from 12pm and 7pm in the Railway Station car park, it is hoped the event will appeal to both lunch and dinner time crowds “It’s really cool. I’m pretty excited, and I’m overwhelmed at how excited other people are,” Michelle says.

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Buildings bowled for build Demolition at the future site of a new $20million library and art gallery is underway.

The old Liquorland, Warehouse Stationery and PC Media buildings on High Street are being bowled to

make way for the project.

A council spokesman says the timeline for the build is two years with construction planned to begin mid2020.

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Sawmill staff celebrate workplace success Sawmill staff have been clocking up qualifications in a bid to move into new roles.

Kaituna Sawmill has seen many of its employees move through the ranks to take on new trades.

And now sawmill bosses hope to encourage others to join the 60-strong team.

Jamie Howieson says he heard about jobs at Kaituna Sawmill after talking to a friend’s brother at a party 16 years ago.

He started stacking timber, then became a forklift driver coordinator, before completing a three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship to become a saw doctor.

Despite his trade apprenticeship being quite specialised, he’s also had the opportunity to try out working in other areas of the sawmill.

“There are quite a few different

jobs at the mill. You can move around,” he says.

Ryan Williamson qualified as a maintenance engineer six years ago, having done his apprenticeship at the sawmill.

“I started here just before I turned 17. I’ve been here coming up 11 years now.”

Students from local high schools looking at their career options can experience working at Kaituna through the Gateway programme.

Processing around 115,000 tonnes of logs a year, the Marlborough sawmill has started many locals on the career path.

Ricky McKnight began his apprenticeship at the sawmill, and Kane Sullivan, Ryan Williamson, and Jamie all completed apprenticeships.

Kane is a maintenance engineer, who has stepped up to

share a departmental manager role.

He says he started at the sawmill in 2011 on the production line, feeding timber into a machine to be wrapped.

He was on night shift and had moved from the food industry.

“It was a big change, but I adapted. My biggest regret was that I didn’t do some sort of apprenticeship when I was 20,” says Kane.

Kaituna Sawmill general manager Tracy Goss is encouraging people to get in touch and make the most of opportunities for trade training at the mill.

“If you or someone you know might be interested in a career at Kaituna Sawmill, the time to make an enquiry is right now.

Get in touch with me and we can talk to you about where an apprenticeship can lead.”

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Water conservation urged as heat rises The hot, dry weather is putting the region’s water supply under threat.

Residents are being urged to save water as warm weather looks set to continue.

With little rain forecast in the next week, Marlborough District Council staff are recommending residents reduce their water use.

The move comes as several rivers edge closer to cut off levels.

Council’s operations and maintenance engineer Stephen Rooney says rural irrigators could be especially affected.

“Everyone, including Blenheim residents, should avoid watering their gardens or crops during the heat of the day.”

People in Renwick, Picton and Havelock responded well to calls earlier in the month to re-

duce their water usage.

“People in Renwick, Picton and Havelock are doing a great job of voluntarily reducing their water use.

“If this continues, we may be able to avoid water restrictions this summer,” Stephen says.

In Renwick, aquifer levels at the water supply bore continue to drop.

Council has reduced the output from the pumps, cutting the flow into the reservoirs from 55 to 45 litres per second – an almost 20 per cent cutback.

“Renwick conservation-minded residents have done a great job in reducing their water use voluntarily and we ask them to continue with this approach.

“In Picton and Havelock demand is currently matching

capacity.

Council is using water from the Essons Valley Dam in Picton, and keeping a close eye on water levels.

“Residents in Picton and Havelock are also encouraged to conserve water – every little bit helps,” Stephen says.

Council has advised river water irrigation users to monitor their usage and river levels closely.

All of Marlborough’s rivers have minimum flow levels at which consent holders are required to shut them off – several rivers are rapidly approaching those thresholds.

The Rai River fell below the 1 cubic metre per second shutoff threshold last Friday, with the Wairau River and Waihopai Rivers very close.

A fire ripped through bush on steep cliffs near Rarangi last week.

Rural fire crews battled the blaze for almost 24-hours before putting the flames out.

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The old Liquorland, Warehouse Stationery and PC Media buildings in High Street are being bowled to make way for a new $20m library and art gallery.

You must be going at odd times as library is generally full to capacity. The present building is not fit for purpose. Take a good look Peter.

Les McKay Exciting! I’m stoked to see this coming. I loved spending time at the library and art galleries as a youth, and will definitely be frequenting this updated facility with my kids.

Jess Ellis And still absolutely nothing for the youth of Marlborough! typical MDC catering for the retirement age! Marlborough has to be the most boring district for anyone under 60 unless you own a boat, batch or jetski!

Hayley Robinson Great news that work is finally starting for the new Library!

Janet Steggle $20m! Seriously? We actually have a library and art gallery already. Pity some local business was not able to have this site and use it for something that brings money to the town, which eventually trickles down to the economy.

Julie Dash Based on library visitations and art gallery attendance we need neither but I guess another brass plaque will need polishing. How about stormwater, sewerage, drinking water and essentials?

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Rural fire crews were stood down at 9.25 last night after almost 24-hours battling the blaze.

Well done to all the fire crews. Hero’s all of you.

Te Uhi O Wairau The council use of thousands of litres of glyphosate in public areas has come under the microscope.

Wonderful this has no place in our community.

Joanne May Joanne May I disagree. Yes, in NZ we use too much glyphosate and some people use it without the correct precautions, but it does have its place. The forest and river margins of Marlborough are unfortunately rife with invasive weeds such as old man’s beard and banana passionfruit, and it would be a shame to remove this tool from the council’s toolbox because of exaggerated fears of glyphosate.

Duncan Davidson A fish and chip shop has closed its doors to be on the safe side amid coronavirus fears.

Good on them for being safe!

Sarah Craven Good on them. Huge call especially with a business but shows how selfless they are Georgia Costello Look forward to see them reopening.

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Don’t bag the fishermen Dear Ed, The fishermen who camp at Marfells Beach do not deserve the prejudice shown by Judith Andrews in her letter.

She ignores the tradition of helping and sharing that has existed since the land was gifted to the people of Marlborough.

This tradition has been continued by the current fishermen.

Some examples of this are the walkers that have been rescued when the walk has proved to be too far, the seafood that has been shared throughout the

camp, the help with cars that have broken down.

I remember one couple whose rental van broke down with no assistance available until the following day.

Help was provided including the fishermen’s wives providing food for them.

I am saddened that Judith feels she is unable to share the beach with the fishermen and their families who I am proud to call my friends.

On the good side, I note the vehicle in the photo is below the high tide line.

Roger Hambleton.

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Fishing for fun The popular, free Kids Gone Fishin’ event will be held on 23 February at Waikawa Foreshore and wharf in Waikawa Bay. Run as part of a series of national children’s events based around fishing and outdoor activities, the event is geared towards offering a fun day for all.

The event is organised and run by the New Zealand Police Blue Light in association with local Blue Light Branches and community sponsors and aim to encourage parents to spend quality time with their children.

Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Stuart Smith MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

The competition will run from 10am to 12:30pm with an ongoing sausage sizzle, and spot prizes throughout.

A free fishing event is on at Waikawa this weekend.

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Amateur dog trainer’s talent for trialling recognised Matt Brown A Marlborough farmer who experienced unprecedented success in his first-year dog trialling is back on the podium.

Four years ago, Tahi Doonan burst onto the Marlborough dog trialling scene and, during his maiden year, won Marlborough, South Island and national titles.

Now, he’s back at it narrowly missing taking home first place in the national open section at the end of last month.

“The last couple of years, I’ve done the wrong thing with the dog,” Tahi says.

“This year I’ve had a bit better luck.”

Running 8-year-old Huntaway Nui, Tahi came second in the National Open category at Rich-

mond Brook – only half a point behind winner Andy Clark.

“I bet him in the Marlborough and South Island competitions, but he bet me when it mattered.”

One of the leaders of Tahi’s team during his maiden year, Tahi says Andy is good value.

The Awatere farmer attributes his success at the Awatere event to the old hands at the Flaxbourne Collie Club.

“It’s been quite good for me coming into it. The older members are really happy to see young guys do well.

“They’re really good at passing on their info and knowledge.

“There are heaps of rules - dogs aren’t allowed to sniff or pee.”

Tahi says he has honed his technique by watching and talking to the more skilled “old guys”.

“All the guys who I think are

good, I watch what they do.

“Everyone is willing to talk so I just listen.”

He says there is still a lot of trial and error involved.

“You’ve got to anticipate what the stock are going to do, and they’re animals so sometimes they do things that you don’t expect.”

Tahi now has three trial dogs, Monk, Nui and Blaze and another young one, Stag, in training.

“You end up getting a few dogs,” he says.

And while he says he has a great relationship with his dogs they don’t sleep in the family bed.

“They all have a kennel with a run and a fenced paddock.

“Usually, they come on the truck with me every day for work.”

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Coronavirus has an impact on local logging Henry Morris The forest industry is currently experiencing a very difficult start to 2020. At Wharf Gate (AWG) prices for export logs dropped approximately $11 NZD per JASm3 in January as demand in China was starting to slow down and stock was building before the China New year holiday period. The strengthening of the NZD and the continuing supply of cheaper spruce logs from Europe also had a significant negative impact on the January AWG prices Heading into February log exporters expected the demand for logs would increase after the China New Year. However, the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) led to a subsequent lengthening of the holiday period and many workers in China continue to undertake mandated or voluntary isolation. The dearth of reliable information along with the extreme negative market sentiment

Henry Morris. Photo: Supplied. from China meant there was real uncertainty when the Feb AWG log prices were posted. This uncertainly led to an average AWG reduction of $20 NZD per JASm3 and some exporters took the unprecedented step to stop buying logs at NZ ports including at Nelson Port and Port Marlborough.

Many local logging and cartage companies have had to stop operations, resulting in job losses in the sector. The extent of which is still unknown.

Log inventory in China has ris-

The port at Shakespeare Bay in Picton. Photo: Supplied. en to approximately 6.3M m3 be mi -February and is expected to rise through the remainder of the monty as China’s production struggles back to full capacity as it deals with Covid-19.

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of February Chine log inventory consisted of approximately 54% radiata and 34% European spruce. The European spruce is more utilised in Northern China.

Spruce is 34% of the log inventory in Northern China, 11% in

Central China (Shanghai Delta) and only 5% of the inventory in South China.

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that log pricing will stabilise and then increase as the log inventory starts to reduce. Log supply has been reduced as smaller forest owners cease harvesting and larger forest owners reduce production volumes.

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Fitzsimon adds local flavour to show jumping success Peter Jones Reporter

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Two clear rounds propelled Christchurch rider Tegan Fitzsimon and Windermere Cappuccino to a spectacular victory in the feature event at the two-day South Island Show Jumping and Show Hunter Championships on Sunday.

Fitzsimon provided the class act at the impressive Marlborough Equestrian Park, near Spring Creek, taking out the Premier League Series Grand Prix over jumps measuring 140-160cm.

The 29-year-old and her mount, one of the nation’s top combinations and recent winners of the New Zealand World Cup Series, brought a “local” slant to the show ring, Windermere Cappuccino being bred by the Parkes family in Marlborough and partowned by the notable equestrian clan.

Fitzsimon was very happy with how her mount performed over the two rounds that decided the Grand Prix title.

“He’s had plenty of experience at this height but it was definitely a technical-enough track the first round … he felt better in the second round. The track rode well and it was a very competitive class so the outcome was really good.”

There is no rest for the duo, who headed across the strait imme-

diately for more competition in the North Island. Fitzsimon says Windermere Cappuccino is in fine form this season, as his record shows.

“He won the NZ World Cup series, he’s the national Grand Prix champion, now he’s won this, so I can’t ask much more of him.”

She was also quick to acknowledge the Parkes family’s input.

“It’s good to have a local connection. They are fantastic owners and really supportive so it’s nice to get some results for them.”

She was also full of praise for the venue and the organisers.

“It looks fantastic, obviously being a South Island championship they have put a lot of effort in – the grounds are brilliant. At this time of the year it’s quite hard to get the surface just right. It looks awesome.”

Although the winning partnership, with their two clear rounds, were comfortable winners of the main event, several other combinations also stood out, although all had rails down in the first round.

In second place was Kiwi Bird, ridden by Wellington’s Heloise Tolo, while Portofino, in the hands of Ashburton rider Lucinda Askin, came third.

Before the Grand Prix event members of the public took the opportunity to walk the course on a guided tour with former Olympic medallist Vaughan Jefferis and course designer Lex Ped-

Above: Tegan Fitzsimon and her Marlboroughbred mount Windermere Cappuccino set off on a victory lap of the show jumping ring.

Right: Local rider Michal Wells on Gravel Hill won their section. Photos: Peter Jones. die.

The other big event in ring one on Sunday was the Pony Grand Prix series, which was won by North Otago rider Emma Gillies on Benrose Playtime, from her sister Samantha Gillies on Junior Disco.

Third was Wembleybrook Tiffany ridden by Johanna Wylaars.

Show director Helen Ensor was thrilled with how the event, the first time for many years the SI champs have been staged in this province, went.

“It’s gone amazingly. The public attendance has been phenomenal … we are thrilled to see so many spectators here to see such wonderful jumping.”

She was also happy with the size of the entry. “It would always be great to have more [competitors] but we have got all the top South Islanders here and a lot of others as well.”

Given the success of this event, hosting the national champs becomes a possibility, a scenario

Ensor would not rule out.

“It’s a possibility. It would be great to think we could do something like that.

“If [hosting the nationals] ever happened it is probably two years away, it would take that long to plan it.

“But we have made a start and our sponsors seem to be very happy.

“A lot of them say they will be back again so that’s pretty exciting. If we can make it happen again that would be great.”

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Third time unlucky for cricket reps Peter Jones It was “third time unlucky” for Marlborough’s senior rep cricketers who were beaten outright

by Canterbury Country in the Hawke Cup zone three qualifier at Horton Park on Sunday.

For the third successive season Marlborough were unable to claim the right to challenge for the prestigious trophy, symbol of minor association supremacy.

Two seasons ago Marlborough travelled to Rangiora and weather stymied their chance to force a first innings result against Country while, while last season they were well beaten by Nelson at home on Horton Park.

This time around a poor first session put the home side under all sorts of pressure and, although they battled hard to get themselves back in the three-day game and came close at times, they were on the back foot throughout.

Things began badly on Friday morning when, after being asked to bat, a batting collapse saw the home side in trouble immediately.

Opening bowler Jed Roberts was the main benefactor as Marlborough slumped to 35-4, then 53-6.

Of the top seven batsmen only opener Tom Sutherland, 13, Akhil Pant, 15, and skipper Ma’ara Ave with 10 managed double figures.

The home side’s revival was sparked by hard-hitting allrounder Harry MacDonald. The No 8 batsman entered the fray at 110-7 in the 38th over and immediately took the attack to the Country bowlers.

He slammed six fours and the same number of sixes as he raced to 84 from just 54 balls, featuring in a 44-run partnership with Chris Turkington, who scored 17. An unbeaten 20 from Nick Weaver allowed Marlborough to post a disappointing score of 186 before they were dismissed in the 59th over.

Roberts took the bowling honours, claiming 5-63 from 15 overs

while Harry Chamberlain bagged two wickets for 27 from 10.

In reply, Canterbury Country began steadily, openers Joe Williams and Rupert Young taking the score through to 26 before Williams was dismissed by Turkington. When Young followed just six runs later, caught behind off the in-form Weaver, the home side sniffed a chance to redress the game’s balance.

However, a gritty 74-run partnership between Chamberlain and Ben Hartland saw the visitors move steadily past the 100-run mark, well in control of proceedings.

But there was a twist in the tale.

Late in the day Marlborough skipper Ave threw the ball to parttime spinner Prabodha Arthavidu and the Sri Lankan picked up two wickets in his first over, enticing catches from Chamberlain and night watchman Will Smith to lift Marlborough’s hopes.

At the scheduled close on day one Country had scored 108-4, trailing by 78 runs with six wickets intact.

An early wicket to Weaver on Saturday morning gave the home side the start they wanted but some resolute batting by Country soon dulled their enthusiasm.

The pairing of Shanan Stewart and Tim Gruijters batted sensibly, pouncing on any loose deliveries to accumulate a 95-run partnership and ensure the first innings edge was achieved.

When Gruijters fell for 41 at 2056, Will Hamilton entered the fray and shared in a 30-run partnership with Stewart, then a 61-run combination with Sam Chamberlain. Hamilton ended on an unbeaten 70 from 109 balls, topping the scoring from Stewart who scored 64 from 111 as Country registered 317.

Leading the way with the ball for Marlborough was Arthavidu, the part- time spinner claiming 4-40 from 10 overs, while Weaver, Sam Boyce and Turkington all grabbed a brace.

Trailing by 131 Marlborough needed to wipe off the deficit then

Canterbury Country batsman Harry Chamberlain goes onto the attack. Photo: Peter Jones. try to score quick runs on Sunday with the intention of forging a decent lead, declaring then bowling Country out to claim an outright.

They began in promising fashion, reaching 113-2 off 32 overs before stumps were drawn on Saturday with Arthavidu, on 43, and Akhil Pant, 21, after opener Tom Sutherland had scored 41 from 72 balls.

However their work was undone quickly on Sunday morning, Arthavidu perishing with the addition of only one run, his demise followed by a steady progression of players to and from the pavilion. Again, MacDonald showed aggression, his 37 from 20 balls and 21 from Weaver pushing Marlborough 221 when they were dismissed in the 58th over. Best of the Country attack was Gruijters with 3-34.

A lead of 90 was never going to be enough to force an outright against an accomplished batting line-up and so it proved, Country moving through to 91 in the 23rd over, despite losing five wickets

along the way with Rupert Young, 46 from 43, their top scorer. The highly-impressive Weaver, who claimed his 100th wicket for Marlborough in this innings grabbed 3-32, while Athavidu picked up 2-30, earning him six wickets for the match.

Marlborough coach Jarrod Englefield said his side hoped to get “a minimum of 150 to 200 runs ahead” before Country batted a second time, but it wasn’t to be.

“The pitch was starting to wear and turn with variable bounce so we may have been in with a [outright] chance. We did well to get to where we did the night before but this morning we didn’t front up with the bat so they only had to chase 90.

“Our top six batting basically let us down, in both innings. We were always chasing our tail from that first innings with the bat, and there was nothing wrong with the pitch … Harry MacDonald gave us a good chance, then on the second morning we bowled our guts out and set up an opportu-

nity to bowl them out for under 185 but their experience got them through … the game just got away from us.

“There were moments there when we could have controlled it but unfortunately we didn’t.”

Marlborough missed the experience of former skippers Matt Stretch and Jerrym Lamb, who were absent with personal commitments, but Englefield was loath to use that as an excuse.

“The players that we had were more than capable of forcing a result.”

Despite the result, Englefield hailed another strong Hawke Cup campaign, where his side beat both Nelson and Buller outright then Country on the first innings. “[The loss is] frustrating but we can take a lot out of it … going into this game we were probably in the best position we have been in to get the challenge, but that one bad session really hurt us.”

Marlborough’s final outing is a Newman Shield challenge against Nelson on March 8.

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Local shooters on target at nationals Peter Jones

The Marlborough men’s relay team with the McConochie Memorial Baton. From left: Joseph Brooks, James Hansen, DJ Arbuckle and Dave Hansen. Photo: Kim Bacchus.

Athletes compete strongly at Mahar Cup meeting Peter Jones

Marlborough’s senior athletes performed with distinction in the 83rd Mahar Cup interprovincial contest at Nelson’s Saxton Field on Saturday.

Competing against Nelson and West Coast, every member of the Marlborough team contributed points to their tally of 126, good enough for second place overall.

Nelson won the Mahar Cup with a total of 227 points while West Coast finished third with 89.

A highlight for Marlborough was provided by the senior men’s relay team of Dave Hansen, Joseph Brooks, James

Hansen and DJ Arbuckle who combined superbly to win the prestigious McConochie Memorial Baton. The last time Marlborough won this event was in 2013 when the meet was last staged in Greymouth.

No Mahar Cup records were broken by either of the three teams.

The Marlborough Mahar Cup team was: Dave Hansen, John Rawcliffe, Seb Bacchus, Dale Smit, Joseph Brooks, James Hansen, Dale (DJ) Arbuckle, Tracey Sims, Laura Smidt, Lucy Harman, Mia Wiapo and Jorja Bacchus.

Individual event winners: Lucy Harman (senior women’s 3000m); Dave Hansen (sen-

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ior men’s 200m, 400m, discus, shot put); Joseph Brooks (junior men’s 200m, 100m, long jump); Laura Smidt (senior women’s 1500m); James Hansen (under-17 boys 400m); Jorja Bacchus (under-17 girls high jump); Dale Arbuckle (under-17 boys high jump); Seb Bacchus (senior men’s javelin, high jump); Mya Wiapo (under-17 girls shot put, long jump) Final points: Nelson 220, Marlborough 129, West Coast 90.

Final U17 grades scores: Male - Marlborough 23, Nelson 22, West Coast 8. Female - Nelson 59, Marlborough 15, West Coast 12.

They may have been small in number, but the four-strong team of Kaituna Blenheim Rifle Club members that attended the recent NRANZ National Championships made their presence felt with a string of top placings.

The champs were staged at the Trentham Rifle Range, with its usual testing conditions. Despite several days of swirling, frontal fishtail winds with fast strength and angle changes the Kaituna members were to the fore, especially on the long ranges of 800, 900 and 1000 yards.

The Masefield Belt, the lead-up championship to the nationals, was won by Marlborough shooting stalwart Malcolm Dodson who scored 198.14 to take the coveted title from Clevedon’s Johan Du Toit on 196.22.

The national B grade title was taken out by Clinton Whyte, on 461.32, while David Dick finished fourth on 458.27. Both Whyte and Dick finished strongly at the last difficult 1000 yard distance to clinch their top placings, Dick top scoring the

Clinton Whyte won the national B grade title. Photo: Peter Jones. whole range with 48.3.

Teenager Jacob Morriss had a similarly strong finish at the last range to clinch second place in C grade on 452.23, just behind Te Puke’s Samantha Riddle on 458.37.

In the A grade championship Dodson finished second on 482.43, behind Australian David Black with 486.41 and ahead of Malvern’s Allan White on 481.55.

In the final 15-shot match at 900 yards to decide the Ballinger Belt, Dodson slipped back to third, Black winning the battle of the colours to claim the prestigious Belt from White.

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Hydroplanes set to light up lake Peter Jones Ten GP hydroplanes are expected to be the stars of the show as the third race in the Hydro Thunder race series takes place at Lake Rotoiti on February 29 and March 1.

The ENZED Rotoiti Power Boat Club Regatta has been a popular addition to the sporting calendar and club spokesman Joe Blakiston said this year’s line-up was particularly impressive with several new drivers and boats taking part in the GP series, in preparation for next year’s world championships which are to be held in New Zealand.

As always the Lupton family will be strong contenders with Ken Lupton driving LUCAS Oils GP577 currently ahead in the tightly-contested series. GP 77 Miss New Zealand lies second at this stage, driven by Canadian speed merchant Scott Liddycoat with former NZ champions Jack Lupton, Scott Coker and David

Canadian driver Scott Liddycoat will pilot the impressive Miss New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.

Alexander also well in contention for the series honours.

South Island support will be behind GP273, Lady Liz driven by Southlander Jason Haggerty.

A full weekend of racing will be on offer at Lake Rotoiti across several classes. Formula 1 tunnel boat racer and current New Zealand champion Julian Stilwell is racing to fix his

engine in time for the regatta which will also feature racing in runabouts, inboards and the popular clubman classes.

Blakiston says they are fortunate to have the support of DoC and the Rotoiti community and reminded people that racing started at 10am each day, with no dogs or drones allowed in the national park.

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Gus Marfell competes in Wanaka. Photo: Mark Grammer Photography.

Podiums aplenty for tri team Peter Jones A 12-strong Marlborough multisport contingent picked up six podium finishes at Challenge Wanaka and the New Zealand Secondary School Triathlon Championships staged last weekend in Central Otago.

Saturday’s events were the Half (swim of 1.9km, bike 90km, run 21km) and the Aquabike (3km swim, 120km bike).

In the Half, local multisport coach Mark Grammer made an impressive return to longer distance triathlon, winning the M55-59 category, while Jeremy McKenzie – fresh off a win in the Coast to Coast teams event the previous weekend - finished second in the M40-44 grade and 13th overall.

Paul Sell placed second in the M50-54 division, and fourth overall in the Aquabike, sandwiched between a former Aquabike world champion and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Olympic cyclist. Other Marlburians who competed in the Half were Sandy

O’Connell, 11th M55-59, Andrew Hill, 17th M35-39 and Paul Beckett, 29th M30-34.

On Sunday, it was the kids’ turn, cheered on by some of their parents and their coach, the aforementioned Grammer.

Following their father’s lead, two of McKenzie’s kids were on the podium, Neve winning the U12G and Finn coming third in the U14B. In the U19B, Gus Marfell and Fergus Greer were 10th and 16threspectively in a very strong field while, in the equally competitive U16B section, Ryan Marfell and Joe Coldwell were sixth and 25th respectively.

The final podium of the weekend came when Greer, both Marfells and Coldwell combining to take second place for Marlborough Boys’ College in the Tag Team Relay, where all the athletes had to complete a triathlon of their own before handing on to the next competitor.

Next on the competition calendar is qualification for the World Championships Sprint Triathlon in New Plymouth at the end of March.

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BRADFIELD

LEONARD

On 13 February 2020 at Bethsaida Rest Home, Blenheim, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Don and previously the late Spencer Young.

Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey (deceased) and Beverley and Robin Newton. A loved grandmother of Aidan and Kayley; Kate, Sam, Stuart and Zac and great grandmother of Matai, Serac, Aimée, Makaahea, and Kaitoa. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www. cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Sheena’s family wish to express their gratitude for the wonderful care of their mother shown by the staff at Bethsaida Rest Home. A celebration of Sheena’s life was held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Tuesday 18 February at 11.00am followed by private cremation.

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Died peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice on Monday 10 February 2020. Dearly loved husband of Maree and beloved father of James and Ben. Messages may be sent to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or a tribute shared on www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. Our sincere thanks to the staff of the Marlborough Hospice for their care of David.

In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 in David’s memory. In accordance with his wishes a private family cremation has been held.

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Kono is a Māori-family-owned food and drinks company – an artisan producer and exporter of award-winning wine, cider, seafood, fruit and natural fruit bars.

As a family-owned business, Kono takes an intergenerational perspective, and uses a 500-year strategy, Te Pae Tawhiti (meaning the long horizon), to guide planning and decision-making.

We are a values-led organisation and our promise is love for the land and respect for the sea.

If you want to join us, we have a number of roles at our Blenheim-based food processing factories.

Seafood processing roles Staff at seafood are employed on a permanent basis, not seasonal contracts.

Every July we have a full factory shutdown for around 8-10 weeks.

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We need energetic and focused staff for our pack room afternoon shift team. Our pack room is high energy and fast paced – if this sounds like an environment you’ll enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for graders to join our afternoon shift team, working on both the half shell and whole shell grading lines. Attention to detail and quick hands are what is needed here!

Annies Fruit Bars processing roles Process operators – Day and Afternoon Shifts available We have several roles available across both our day shift and afternoon shifts teams. The roles are varied and work across the whole fruit bar production process. A great attitude, adaptability and being reliable is a must! You’ll need a good level of fitness as some lifting is part of the role.

Please contact us to apply or discuss any of the roles and the working hours – these are full time roles but part-time may be an option!

More information and to apply online: kononz.recruitmenthub.co.nz Contact: For Seafood Processing roles Debra Leach 03 520 5173 debra.leach@wakatu.org For Annies Fruit Bar roles Ben Cave 03 546 8648 ben.cave@wakatu.org

Dr. David

DEATH

FOLSTER

Thomas Joseph On February 16, 2020 at the Marlborough Hospice, Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Thomas was in his 29th year. Precious son of Steve and Jenny, adored brother of Hannah and Oliver.

Dearly loved grandson of Geoffrey Folster, the late Heather Folster, the late Mary Bell and the late Desmond Bell.

Loved nephew of the late Martin Folster, Barbara Doherty, Tim Bell, Simon Bell, Phillip and Pam Bell, Linda and Rob Watson, Sandra Bell and Nycki O’Neal.

Special cousin of Brennan Doherty, Eamon Doherty, Joseph Folster, David Bell, Belinda Bell, Sophie Watson, Abbie Watson, Jordan Schollum, Kendall Green, Brentin Hunt and Lawson Hunt. Messages may be sent to 43 George Street Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice c/- PO Box 411 Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service.

A Service for Thomas will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Friday February 21 at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.

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