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Dogs may become a common sight in Blenheim’s town centre. Brodie, Maisie and Hadley MacDonald with Kip. Photo: Matt Brown.

Paws for thought Paula Hulburt Editor

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Dogs could be allowed in Blenheim’s town centre after council

loosens the leash on a blanket ban.

At a meeting of council’s Environment Committee on Thursday, a review of the region’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw was ap-

locally owned and operated

proved.

Now the public will get the chance to have their say.

Council have approved the appointment of a subcommittee to hear opinions on the review,

headed up by councillor Jamie Arbuckle.

It’s important to recognise the role that dogs play in peoples’ lives, Jamie says.

“We want to ensure that our by-

law is up to date and fit for purpose.

“The council recognises the positive role that dogs play in the lives

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of their owners and the community, but we need input from dog owners and the general public.”

Councillors Barbara Faulls, Thelma Sowman and Nadine Taylor will also sit on the review committee.

If it gets the final go-ahead, the bylaw will allow leashed, under control dogs into the CBD. Councillors are also recommending that the restricted area around playground areas increases from 3 to 10 metres.

But Blenheim’s Pollard Park and Ward Beach will remain off limit to pet pooches.

The public consultation period will begin on Friday 18 September and will run for six weeks, before closing at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 November.

Hearings are scheduled to take

Under the proposal, dogs will not be allowed at Pollard Park. place in early December where members of the public will have the opportunity to speak about their submission.

The sub-committee will then review all submissions and make their final assessment before presenting the proposed policy and bylaw amendments to the Envi-

ronment Committee.

Once adopted by the Environment Committee, the policy and bylaw will be presented to full council for final adoption early next year.

All dog owners will receive a letter advising them of the policy and bylaw review and how to

make a submission should they wish to.

Council is required to review the policy and bylaw every 10 years.

The last review was completed in 2012.

Today’s decision is subject to ratification by the full Council on Thursday 17 September.

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Olivia Doonan and Niamh Doherty are hoping people will donate money to help Osgood family. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

Great lengths for charity Paula Hulburt Going for the chop for a good cause has seen two long-haired ladies lose their lengthy locks.

Niamh Doherty and Olivia Doonan have donated their hair to Freedom Wigs help make wigs for cancer patients.

And the pair are hoping the move will also raise money for Blenheim girl Zoe Osgood who is undergoing treatment for bone

ing,” Olivia says.

Hair by Kardos owner Donna Tupouto’a and manager Debbie Jensen cut off 28 inches of hair before getting it ready to send via courier. This is the second time that Niamh has cut her hair off to donate to Freedom Wigs.

She first did it at 8 years old and decided straight away she would grow it again to donate.

“It’s a bit nerve wracking, but exciting,” she says.

cancer in Christchurch.

Both have links to the Osgood family and wanted to help.

Niamh, 12, met Zoe at a school camp and Olivia turned to Zoe’s mum Michelle for advice when she started The Station in Seddon. Michelle is the manager at the Wine Station in Blenheim but was happy to help.

“She’s always been amazing. She gave me as much information as possible and was totally welcom-

help.

“It kept moulting and I was like, no, I need as much on as possible.

I want to raise as much as I can for #Zoestrong.”

Zoe has been undergoing chemotherapy which has so far failed to shrink the tumour and she is now scheduled for surgery.

Donations can be made through ASB account: 12-3126-070721600, with all money going to the Osgood family.

Niamh Doherty and Olivia Doonan.

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Low rainfall spells water shortages Paula Hulburt Water shortages are looming as latest rainfall totals are revealed, with not much respite in sight.

August will fall short of normal rainfall totals it was revealed today, making Marlborough one of the driest regions in the country Speaking to Marlborough District Council’s Environment Committee on Thursday, environmental scientist – Hydrology Val Wadsworth says soil moisture levels are suffering.

“Marlborough is one of the driest regions in New Zealand - we are only ever six to eight dry weeks away from water shortage issues.”

It’s a big difference from just two

months ago, she says.

“Only two months in 2020 - May and June - recorded above average rainfall across the district.

“Annual totals for the year to date are generally about 60 percent to 75 per cent for most of Marlborough.

“A few sites in the Sounds and Te Hoiere/Pelorus areas are up to 90 per cent of the year-to-date (YTD) total.”

Val says in some areas the July and August totals are less than half of the normal rate.

Eastern and Southern Marlborough are sitting at between 45 per cent and 65 percent with Northern and Western Marlborough coming in at between 65 per cent to 75 per cent.

Marlborough is one of the driest places in New Zealand. Photo: File.

“NIWA is predicting the next two months rainfall to be about normal. There is still time for some good spring rainfall and nature does sometimes tend to balance itself out, but it is not a given.”

“The rainfall over the last few days will be very beneficial for early spring pasture growth,” says

Val. “Despite this, more rainfall is needed in spring to further replenish soil moisture and river base flows for the coming summer.”

The steadily declining Wairau Aquifer will get a much needed boost from the snowfall last week.

Snow cover in the Marlborough high country is a significant contributor to summer flows, Val says.

“Good Wairau River flows are a key part of the recharge mechanism for the steadily declining Wairau aquifer.

“Pastoral farmers will be the first to feel the pinch if moisture levels don’t produce sufficient spring growth to carry into summer.

Irrigators will also be affected if river flows fall to below cut-off levels early or for prolonged periods,” she says.

The Wairau River is flowing below average for this time of year, with flows at between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of normal and the Awatere is at 75 per cent.

Flower power Staff and children donned yellow for the day to help raise funds for the Cancer Society on Friday.

Schools across Blenheim joined in the national appeal as the annual street appeal was post-

poned because of Alert Level 2.

“We spent a lot of time discussing how the daffodil is a symbol of hope and what it stands for, says teacher Rachel Roundhill.

The children each donated money for the Cancer Society.

Children at Blenheim’s Montessori Preschool spread sunshine and smiles as they helped celebrate Daffodil Day. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Pink Ribbon fundraiser goes glam A Pink Ribbon Breakfast in Picton is taking glam to the next level in a bid to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.

Oxley’s Bar & Kitchen is hosting their first annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast Event on Sunday 6 September from 10am to 1pm.

Organisers hope guest host and popular Sydney-based drag queen Miss Felicity Frockaccino will help get ticket sales soaring for a cause that is close to their hearts.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.

Business owner, Amy Cragg is

contributing the venue, staff, and entertainment and says local support has been overwhelming.

“Every business we have approached to contribute has said yes, without hesitation.

“Ticket sales alone will raise $5,000, and we have some fantastic auction items which could double that figure.

“The highest valued item so far is an original artwork by Liz Kempton, which usually goes for around $1,400,” she says.

Oncologist nurse Karen Little-John from Wairau Hospital is one of two guest speakers.

She will share her perspective

on treating cancer patients, what to look out for and what support is available locally.

Second guest speaker is Waikawa Marae manager Allanah Burgess, who will outline their services, including community support.

Funds raised for the Breast Cancer Foundation go towards educating the public about breast cancer (which is New Zealand’s most common cancer in women), support those diagnosed with the disease, medical grants, and distributing money for breast cancer research.

Tickets are $50 each (100 max) and can purchase at Oxley’s Bar & Kitchen.

Amy Cragg, Marianne Govaerts, Anne Goodyear, and Emily Gidlow are supporting Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.

New initiative geared to help nurture nature

Paula Hulburt

A new $70,000 dollar a year fund has been set up to help keep Marlborough’s habitat happy.

Marlborough District council have set up the new Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao in a bid to make the environmental grant process easier.

The new initiative will be on offer to landowners, businesses and

community groups who meet the guidelines.

Deputy Chair of the Environment Committee Gerald Hope says the move puts the process on a par with council’s sports, arts, heritage and youth funding practice.

“Council has successful community grant schemes for sports, the arts and culture, heritage and youth but our environmental grant process has been less well

coordinated.

Working for Nature will bring a much better structure to our process for granting funds for environmental protection and enhancement,” he says.

Funding has been reallocated from the Tui to Town programme and the Greening Marlborough fund. The proposed $70,000 annual budget would be split between Habitat Marlborough to

help restore native habitat and improve biodiversity and fresh water quality.

Councillor David Oddie says projects can take place on public, private or Māori-owned land.

“This fund will be welcome news for the many groups and individuals in Marlborough who are striving to improve natural habitats and control pests.”

Projects can take place on public,

private or Māori-owned land.

“Successful applicants will be required to sign a funding agreement and provide an accountability report once the money is spent,” he says.

The first round of applications will open on 1 October 2020 and close on 31 October 2020.

The decision is subject to ratification by the full Council on 17 September.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14-20 Mahuru (September) 2020

Anton Matthews and his whānau from FUSH will be joining Rangitāne and the Marlborough community once again to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a night of yummy kai and te reo Māori.

This is a FREE whānau event suitable for all ages.

Mātua (parents) and kaumātua (grandparents) are encouraged to come along with their tamariki (kids) and mokopuna (grandkids) for a fun, interactive and educational evening.

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Police thank you: Blenheim Police would like to thank the public for their help following a recent request for information relating to the harming of cats in Redwoodtown, Blenheim. The request was prompted after officers received several reports of cats being wounded with either an air rifle, BB gun or similar. Police have received some useful information.

Music festival: Queen Charlotte Tavern will be hosting Kiwi songstress Bic Runga as part of their Summer Sounds Music Festivals. She will be joined by White Chaple Jak, DJ Bex, Trinity roots and other supporting acts. The festival kicks off at 3pm on 19 December with tickets available from eventfinda.co.nz Car park revamp: Work to revamp the Monro Street entrance to the Taylor River Reserve in Blenheim is now complete, with 20 extra car parking spaces available, including two disability spots.

Work to widen the road allowing twoway access to the car park has also been finished.

Warning: Wither Hills’ walkers, runners and mountain bikers using the Reservoir Ridge Track and Lower Farm Track off Redwood Street in Blenheim should watch out for trucks using the tracks over the next three months.

Work to reduce the slope of the hill behind the Wither Hills reservoir will begin next week to help protect the reservoir from damage should an earthquake occur.

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Burial law revamp could prove costly Paula Hulburt and Chloe Ranford

A revamp to burial laws could see council bosses forced to hike up fees if forced to take on extra responsibilities.

Marlborough Council could be let counting the cost of any changes to the 56-year-old Burial and Cremation Act, costs which would be passed to the public.

But council are pushing back against extra responsibilities which could see costs climb again.

The move comes just 15-months after a price increase which came into effect on July 1 this year.

Council manages eight cemeteries across Marlborough at Ward (Flaxbourne), Seddon (Awatere), Omaka, Fairhall, Tua Marina, Picton, Havelock and Rai Valley.

Burial fees range from $2145 for a natural burial at Fairhall Cemetery to $981 for an adult burial interment and $193 for

Fairhall Cemetery is one of several which will see the cost of burial plots double over the next five years. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. ashes to be interred A Law Commission report says the Burial and Cremation Act is outdated and recommended a raft of changes.

It put forward 127 recommendations to modernise the law that governs death, burial, cremation and funerals in New Zealand.

Changes could see council take on the responsibility for maintaining headstones and monuments which could also raise legal questions about who owned what.

This would come at a “significant cost” to the council, with the “only option” being to increase cemetery fees or rates.

“The council already deals with a number of family conflict issues with cemetery plots and while on the one hand it can be said, ‘we are used to it,’ the reality is that every case is distressing where this occurs,” its submission says.

The council also opposed a suggestion that councils should be the ones to decide whether a family could dig up a body or

ashes from a burial place for the same reasons.

It also did not want to become tangled in family disputes.

This was also the case for a new rule which, if approved, could see the council expand its eight cemeteries to include separate burial sections for military personnel or groups of people with common requirements, it said.

Submissions on the act close on 31 October at 5pm.

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Radio group make waves at local lighthouse Paula Hulburt

Amateur radio fans in Marlborough have been making new connections across the world while shining a light on a famous local landmark.

Members of the Marlborough Amateur Radio Club spent the night at the base of Cape Campbell Lighthouse last weekend as part of International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend.

The team took all their ham radio gear with their them and set up in an historic cottage at the foot of the lighthouse which featured in the 2016 hit movie Light Between Oceans.

Former New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters president Stuart Watchman from Blenheim says they were the only group to take part this year.

“Normally there would be other groups around NZ doing the same thing.

“There are about five light houses in total, many are hard to get to,

but due to COVID we were the only group that participated this year.”

The annual event is held on the third full weekend in August where radio groups operate from lighthouses across the world.

“We enjoy talking to other people via radio in all sorts of ways during this weekend, direct to radio amateurs around the world using short wave. Direct meaning no internet or cell towers, wireless all the way,” Stuart says.

“It’s also fun to go to interesting places and play with radios.”

The group set up temporary aerials on the beach and contacted other amateurs in Australia, United States, New Zealand, Japan Belgium.

The Marlborough group hold a general meeting on the second Thursday of the month at EOC 4 Wither Road at 7.30pm and a social group meeting on the third Thursday of each month.

Email paul_sharon@xtra.co.nz Members of the Marlborough Amateur Radio Club, Bill Cousins Stuart Watchman, Graeme McKay for further information. and Ian Conway. Photo: Supplied.

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Smooth sailing for students’ career navigation initiative It was a case of third time lucky for students taking part in a career day to learn more about Marlborough’s aquaculture sector.

The visit, offered as part of the Career Navigation programme, had to be called off twice, once because of Covid-19 and then because of bad weather.

But it was finally all smooth sailing for the students who got the chance to learn about different aspects of the industry from the team at Sanford.

Career Navigator is currently offered to Year 12 and 13 students at Marlborough Boys’ College, Marlborough Girls’ College and Queen Charlotte College.

It pairs students with businesspeople from a range of industries across the region serving as mentors - coupled with the support of over 120 local businesses and organisations.

Programme coordinator Tania Smith says the programme has been very successful.

“Some students have discovered new pathways they had

Career Navigation days are helping Marlborough students secure jobs locally. Photo: Steve Hussey Photography. never considered before.

“Other students have had their career pathways confirmed and now they know more about the reality of the industry they were contemplating.”

From sustainability to naval architecture and design, students were given an insight into the seafood industry.

Tania says the initiative has helped students find jobs in Marlborough.

“We’re also really delighted that some of our previous students have found jobs in their chosen field with employers right here in Marlborough.

“It all goes really well with our vision for all young

people to have a purposeful pathway into their future,” she says.

“Enormous thanks to Grant Boyd, Rebekah Anderson, Dave Herbert and Les McClung from Sanford for making it such a cool learning experience for us all - and to Springlands Lifestyle Village for the transport.”

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Father’s Day Sunday 6 September

A special day to celebrate fathers Just around the corner, on Sunday September 6th, New Zealanders everywhere will be celebrating Father’s Day. “It’s a special day to celebrate the role fathers play in our lives.

Whether it’s your Dad, stepdad, foster dad, or just a special father figure who has helped you along the way. Father’s Day is your chance to say ‘thankyou.’” (www.kiwifamilies.co.nz) The origins of Father’s Day Father’s Day is a day of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day, since the Middle Ages. In America, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd and was celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910. It is held on various days in many parts of the world all throughout the year, often in the months of March, May and June.

How is Father’s Day celebrated?

In New Zealand and Australia, Father’s day is always celebrat-

ther’s Day is all about making Dad feel special, and letting him know how much you appreciate the role he plays in your life. Think of Dad’s favourite things, and organise a special gift or outing surrounding that theme.

Around the world, Father’s Day is a chance for sons and daughters to pay tribute to their Dads. ed on the first Sunday in September. Around the world, Father’s Day is a chance for sons and daughters to pay tribute to their Dads. While for most countries, there are no set tra-

ditions, it often involves a nice meal, presents and a chance for Dad to put his feet up. In Germany, Dads take part in a Father’s Day hike. Groups of men hike into the forest dragging a

wagon full of wine or beer and local foods.

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Gift Ideas If you’re stuck for gift ideas, maybe think about what they like doing in their spare time or on the weekends, whether it’s going fishing, reading a book, doing some gardening or pottering around in the shed. You can always head into town and look around the shops for ideas, but if you’re still wracking your brains – why not buy Dad a gift voucher, so he can choose something he really wants?

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Seddon Supermarket shifts to Located in the delightful township of Seddon on SH1, Seddon Supermarket has recently moved premises into a newly refurbished space.

Kevin Kamat, who has owned the

business for the past 10 years, is very pleased with their new location. “We moved here nearly two weeks ago,” says Kevin. “All of our staff pitched in to help take stock off the shelves bringing it to our

new building, then with putting it all back onto the shelves.” Lots of locals were volunteering their help too which was greatly appreciated. “They would say, if you need any help, please let us know.”

Kevin says support from Seddon locals over the years is one of the reasons why he is still trading there. “The earthquake caused a lot of damage to the old supermarket. In spite of this, we were

able to start trading a couple of days after the quake. There were many people from the community who wanted to help which was heartwarming.” Kevin would like to thank the locals for their sup-

Mairead Dyde and Courtney Morgan are some of the smiling faces here to help you at the local supermarket.

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newly refurbished premises port during the last 10 years. “I would also like to thank our staff and our landlord for all the time and effort they put in to helping with the shift.”

Kevin says they used to trade as Seddon Supervalue which was a franchise, but for the past year,

they have been trading as an independent entity, as Seddon Supermarket. “We have moved into a different premises within the same complex. The space has been fitted out almost like a new building, made into a supermarket.” Kevin says although it’s

The local business has moved to a new location - right next door.

slightly smaller than their previous building, it’s very functional and they’re really happy with it.

Locals have given Kevin some great feedback over the years.

“The kinds of things they say to me is that are ‘the team are welcoming and friendly,’ or ‘the staff

are always very helpful.’” Seddon Supermarket also try to stock what the locals want. “If locals say – please keep this or that, we always try to have it in stock.”

Seddon Supermarket supplies everything from grocery items, beer and wine to chilled and fro-

zen products to fresh produce, fresh meat, deli and more. It is also a lotto outlet and provides New Zealand Postal Services, etc.

Seddon Supermarket is located at 3 Mills Street.

To find out more, you can visit their Facebook page.

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Rangers prevail in crucial encounter Peter Jones Reporter

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Rangers AFC put some daylight between themselves and closest rival Nelson FC when they prevailed 2-1 at Nelson’s Guppy Park on Saturday.

At the start of the day Nelson FC, who had lost just once in the Nelson division one league this season, trailed Rangers by four points with five games remaining.

They needed a win to put the pressure back on the Blenheim outfit, and turned up with a strong, experienced side.

However, it was the visitors who began strongest, Carl ConnorMcClean earning a penalty after just three minutes, coolly converted from the spot by midfielder Tore Waechter.

Despite several clear-cut chances being created at both ends of the park, the remainder of the first half was scoreless.

It took only 10 minutes of the second half however for the home side to draw level, converting a penalty of their own.

In such even contests, sometimes it takes a moment of magic to decide the issue and this time it was Waechter who found the formula, with just five minutes remaining. Spotting the Nelson keeper standing well off his line, he lobbed the ball into the top corner of the net from 45 metres.

Although the sides played six minutes of extra time and Rangers’ goal came under intense pressure, a fine save from keeper Dan Diamond and reso-

lute defence allowed the visitors to claim the spoils.

Rangers’ Manager Wolfie Waechter described Nelson as a “very good, classy, team”.

“This was our third great battle against them … we had some players carrying minor injuries and it was a complete team effort to keep Nelson out … I am immensely proud of our boys’ efforts, they played their hearts out.”

Two-goal hero Tore Waechter was Rangers’ player of the day, while fellow midfielder Scott Belsham, Jordy Columbus and Liam Sluiter, who marked Nelson’s dangerous striker, were also outstanding.

Next week Rangers play Suburbs in Blenheim.

Meanwhile, the Blenheim Valley Bullets women’s side dominated throughout their Nelson division one match with Motueka at A and P Park on Saturday, eventually winning 12-1.

Bullets scored six goals in each half – the prolific Tiana Williams bagging six, Lauren Sloan getting two while Lucy Martin, Tessa Hyland, Abby Owen and Freya Thompson also got on the scoreboard.

Coaches Ian Thomas and Alan Elvy were ecstatic with the game and the result.

They acknowledged the huge contribution from Williams in creating opportunities and making them count, and the work rate from Sloan.

“Our player of the day was Thompson for her tireless efforts, consistently impeccable crosses and corners, and for her

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Iconic Sounds relay cancelled Peter Jones

Rangers AFC player/coach Tore Waechter scored a crucial double on Saturday. Photo: Shuttersport. outstanding goal,” said Thomas.

Next week Bullets meet top-ofthe-table Richmond Foxes.

The finalists have been found in the Marlborough Knockout Cup competition, and it is will be an all-Central affair.

Central Wolves will take on clubmates Central Buccaneers next weekend for the prized silverware after contrasting semifinal victories on Saturday.

Wolves accounted for BV Masters 6-3 while Buccaneers beat Call Care Trojans 7-6 after scores were level 3-3 at fulltime.

Wolves led 3-2 at halftime in a close encounter at A and P Park, which was marked by the sending off of Masters’ striker Ben Clarke midway through the second spell for a second yellow card.

From then on Wolves prospered, taking the match out of Masters’ reach. Shane Evans, Scott Wilkinson and Steve McCaa scoring doubles, while Masters’ goals came from Clarke, Matt Robertson and an own goal.

The other semi was staged at Athletic Park, and turned into a

penalty-shootout thriller.

Trojans started the game strongly with the wind at their backs, Thomas Lupani giving them the lead in the 14th minute, then a Gustavo Cruz double seeing them 3-0 up after half an hour.

However, Buccaneers clawed back into contentione with a Thom Hall goal before half time. With the wind at their backs in the second spell Buccaneers upped the ante but it took until the 67th minute before they got their second goal via Scott Hannan, then a long range effort from Ryan Palmer tied things up with four minutes to play.

Extra time came and went with no addition to the score before a tense afternoon for players, coaches and spectators culminated in a penalty shootout, Buccaneers sneaking through by this method for the second time in the competition.

In next week’s Knockout Shield final, Call Care Spartans take on Rangers Masters while, in the KO Bowl, Rangers Development will play Rangers Clubs of Marlborough in the decider.

The 2020 Queen Charlotte Relay will not go ahead.

For the first time, the iconic running event through the Marlborough Sounds has had to be cancelled.

The relay was scheduled for Saturday, September 19 but, given the high level of uncertainty as to what alert level the country will be in at that time the event has been called off.

Long-time organiser Les McKay said he had discussed with a number of prospective officials their concerns on Covid 19 “and the risks they would take [if the relay went ahead] and the fact we cannot manage their risk to the level required”.

“There is still a lot of work to do on [organising] the relay and this is now put into a very narrow time frame.

“Based on the information I have and looking at the history of Covid 19 levels, I strongly recommended to the race committee to cancel for 2020 … I am very aware of the disappointment levels in the community but one has to be realistic.

“On a personal level I am disappointed as this is the first time the relay has had to be cancelled and this was my last one as organiser. Bring on 2021.”

The long-standing Queen Charlotte Relay began in 1982 and has been contested annually without a break. The course has had only minor changes over time, with teams coming from all over New Zealand to compete and have a fun day.

The event is a five-person relay starting at Waitohi Domain, Picton and finishing in Havelock outside the Havelock Hotel. The relay was for runners only until 2002 when a social walkers’ grade was introduced.

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Fourth premier netball finalist decided Peter Jones

The fourth semi-finalist has been confirmed for the forthcoming premier netball playoffs.

SMOG booked the final place in the semis with a nail-biting 49-48 win over Harlequins at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday, leaving fifth-placed Marlborough Girls’ College, who played their part with a 54-36 win over Awatere, too far behind to reach the business end of this unusual season.

In the final game of a night again marked by the absence of spectators, and the atmosphere they create, Tokomaru continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable 50-33 win over Pelorus.

However, the game of the night was undoubtedly the clash between traditional rivals Harlequins and SMOG, the “Ladies in Black” needing three points to push them clear of the fastimproving MGC outfit.

This match was close throughout, Quins ahead by one at quarter time then all square at halftime.

A 14-10 third quarter win eased Quins ahead 38-34 as SMOG struggled to retain possession and began to slip off the pace.

However, they quickly regained their composure in the final stanza and with shooters Anna Gardiner and Kate Gaudin in accurate form, they were on level terms with six minutes to

play.

SMOG then established a onegoal lead, which proved critical. Quins repeatedly levelled the scores but their rivals always managed the go-ahead goal and had their nose just in front when the final whistle blew.

SMOG used the bare seven players, midcourters Anna Thomas, Ella Donald and Katie Bradley, plus defenders Bonnie Morris and Karli Murphy providing stiff all-court defence plus energetic attacking momentum.

Harlequins will rue missed opportunities to play their rivals out of the game in the early stages of the final quarter. They were well led by Lauren Murray, with Stacey Hopkins, Olivia Robinson, Simone Pedersen, Bridget Gane and Katie Cunningham having their moments in a thrilling, if at times scrappy, encounter.

Tuesday’s early game pitted MGC against Awatere, the students leading throughout, although not able to pull more than 10 goals away from the gritty Tussocks until the final quarter.

MGC suffered an early setback, losing influential goal attack Fiaalii Solomona in the early stages with a leg injury.

Regular midcourter Mele Moli stepped into the goal circle and showed a wide array of skills.

Also prominent for MGC was shooter Taila Town and mid-

SMOG’s Ella Donald prepares to feed the circle. Photo: Peter Jones. courter Anika Moetaua, but it was defender Mya Wiapo who caught the eye. Her anticipation, decisiveness and athleticism provided a nightmare for the Awatere attackers. Alongside her, Taryn Breen had another top game, her fast hands in the circle creating several turnovers.

Awatere were competitive throughout, led by middies Kim Andrews and Ashley Childs, shooters Aimee Jones and Hannah McCabe, plus Dee Teddy and Harriet Ryan in defence.

Pelorus and Toko fought out last year’s premier final, the Picton side winning by five goals.

On Tuesday they prevailed by 17, over a Pelorus side who look to be saving their best for

the semis. They have talent aplenty, even with key shooter Paige Lovell out with injury, but were unable to mount a serious 60-minute challenge to the champions.

They were competitive in the first quarter but, after going behind by 10 at halftime, were unable to stay in the game despite having an equal share of possession and putting up almost the same amount of shots at goal.

Toko rolled on like a well-oiled machine, for most of the time, lifting their intensity when called on and looking more and more like hot favourites for a premier double.

Eden Te Huki was a top performer for Toko tonight, along with Dana Wilson, who is becoming more prominent as the season goes on.

Laura Murphy, Oriana Houra, Jalen King and were strong for a side who will be pleased to have restricted Toko to 50 goals, a low score by their recent standards.

Tonight sees the final week of round robin play, with the semi-finals on September 8 and the final on September 19.

Scores: SMOG Good Home 49 (Kate Gaudin 19/23, Anna Gardiner 30/36) Harlequins Radich Law 48 (Stacey Hopkins 37/55, Lauren Murray 11/19). Quarter scores (winning team first): 12-13, 12-11, 10-14, 15-10.

Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 54 (Taila Town 43/54, Mele Moli 11/22) Awatere 36 (Aimee Jones 11/25, Hannah McCabe 25/42). Quarter scores: 15-8, 12-9, 12-12, 15-7.

Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 50 (Haze Tepuia 35/38, Gemma Hika 15/19) Pelorus Edridge Contracting 33 (Olivia Pinkerton 9/17, Courtney Avery 10/19, Jordan Peipi 14/20) Quarter scores: 13-10, 12-5, 13-9, 12-9.

Standings after the fourth week of round two: Tokomaru 27, Harlequins 20, Pelorus 17, SMOG 14, MGC 10, Awatere 1.

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Top of the table tussles

MBC halfback Ryan McLeod spins the ball wide against St Bede’s on Saturday. Photo Peter Jones.

MBC, St Bede’s fight out draw Peter Jones

Marlborough Boys’ College First XV were left rueing a missed chance to claim another big city scalp when they fought out a thrilling 27-27 draw with St Bede’s on Saturday.

MBC led 21-10 at halftime on the MBC front field, taking advantage of a steady wind at their backs to establish a decent advantage.

However, the local side have struggled all season to maintain their effort through 70 minutes and St Bede’s roared back, scoring three second half tries to level the scores. The visitors, who scored five tries to the home side’s three, bagged their last touchdown with a couple of minutes to go, but were unable to convert, leaving both sides frustrated at the final whistle.

As they have so often done in 2020, MBC began strongly.

Using the elements wisely they registered first half tries to forwards Viliami Napa’a, skipper Monu Moli and Max Morris. However, in among the good work, their defence was breached twice within five minutes, St Bede’s scoring two tries that were to prove crucial in the final countdown.

In the second spell MBC began well, a Kyren Taumoefolau penalty giving them a 14 point advantage after 10 minutes.

The visitors replied with two quick tries midway through the half, one converted, before Taumoefolau stretched MBC’s lead to five with his second penalty. Then came the final score, MBC unable to hold out repeated St Bede’s attacks.

Moli, Morris, Te Ariki Peipi, Napa’a, Manase Taufa, William

McKenzie, and replacement Toby McLeod were at the core of the home side’s forward effort. Halfback Ryan McLeod was brave in defence and kicked well while Nikau Peipi and Cooper Roberts looked lively on the wings.

MBC retain 11th place on the UC championship table, while St Bede’s lie sixth.

Marlborough Boys’ College First XV 27 (Viliami Napa’a, Monu Moli, Max Morris tries, Kyren Taumoefolau 3 con, 2 pen) Bede’s College 27 (Angus Grant, George Methven, Ben O’Donovan 2, Andre Sula tries, Mason Allison con). HT: 21-10 MBC Other results: Waimea 27 Roncalli 26; CBHS 87 Mid Canterbury 5; Shirley 32 Timaru 27; Rangiora 25 Nelson 7; Christ’s 80 Lincoln 3; St Thomas 23 St Andrew’s 14.

Under-15 rugby teams come to play Peter Jones The Marlborough Boys’ College under-15 rugby team faces some tough opposition during a three-day tournament which begins today.

The event will be staged at Lansdowne Park from Tuesday, September 1, until Thursday, September 3.

Despite losing a couple of teams due to the impact of current Covid alert levels, four schools have confirmed their participation - MBC, Christchurch Boys’ High School, St Thomas

of Canterbury and Otago Boys’ High School.

On Tuesday MBC play Christchurch BHS at 11am, while St Thomas meet Otago BHS at 1pm. The following day MBC play Otago at 11am and St Thomas take on CBHS at 1pm while, on Thursday, MBC play St Thomas at 1pm and CBHS meet Otago at 11am.

Supporters are limited to 50 per team.

The MBC under-15 team: Carter Aitken, Patrick Thompson, Dale Arbuckle, Jack Bennett, Jack Burdon, Jonty

Burfoot, Reuben Dempster, Archie Dillon, Sekope Filihia, Will Flynn, Kobe MacDougall, Koloa Moala Fotu, Luke Pannell, Tim Petrie, Angus Phillips, Jack Quinn, Cooper Roberts, Hugh Robinson, Massimo Romano, Wayden Smith-Page, Cohen Stewart, John Vakaloa, Michael Van der Ryst, Ollie Yuen. Coaches: Josh Harrison & Jared Bell. Assistant Coach: Max Morris. Manager: Jonny Burdon. Sponsors: Robinson Construction, Morgan Plumbing, Crafar Crouch and Aquanort Pools.

The destination of table tennis’s Tarrant Cup wasn’t decided until the final game of the first round when Nathan Cross and Rob Honour beat Josh Sim and Warren Haszard 1210, 9-11, 11-6, 11-3 to give For Pete’s Sake an 8-4 win over The Haszards.

For Pete’s Sake trailed The Northwestern by a point before last Thursday’s matches and the 8-4 win gave them the title as The Northwestern lost on countback after they drew 6-6 against Chips’ n Dip. The win was a good reward for Peter Wells, who has been in winning Tarrant Cup teams long before his team-mates were born.

Earlier, Nathan had won his three singles, Rob Honour backed him up with two wins. Peter won two doubles, including a come-from-behind win with Rob over Warren and Peter

Cowdrey. For the first time this season, a match was decided on points with Chips ‘n Dip winning 374 points over The Northwestern’s 369.

Jacqui Wood and Vanessa WoodLin won two singles each. On the next table, Unknown beat Wham Bam 7-5. The eagerly-waited clash between unbeaten players Nathan Watson and Alex Kennedy didn’t disappoint with this encounter turning into one of the matches of the season before Nathanprevailed 1214, 11-3, 9-11, 11-4, 12-10.

Final points: For Pete’s Sake (Nathan Cross) 68, The Northwestern (Matt) 66, Chips’ n Dip (Jacqui) 63, A Rose and 2 Thorns (Jason) 49, The Haszards (Josh) 48, Unknown (Nathan Watson) 46, Forest Gump (Billy) 45, Just Us (Ken) 44, Wham Bam (Alex) 38.

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It’s a festival for the Blues Peter Jones The Central Blues are back on top of the Marlborough rugby roost.

Ove the past few seasons the Blenheim-based club have had to sit back and watch as Waitohi assumed the predominant position, the Picton crew taking out the 2018 and 2019 finals.

However, on Saturday at Lansdowne Park, the Blues bounced back, and they did it in style.

They comprehensively beat Waitohi 31-10 in the division one showpiece, after seeing their division two side account for Awatere 36-24 in the earlier decider.

Both sides were unbeaten

throughout round-robin play, setting the pace from day one of this, unusual, COVID-impacted season.

The division one final had all the ingredients of a thrilling encounter, set to match last year’s decider, and when Central turned at halftime holding just a narrow 12-3 lead after having the wind at their backs for 40 minutes, it seemed that would be the case.

However, the Blues had other ideas. Through punishing defence they maintained pressure on the Tohis, keeping them away from their favoured attacking zones, while looking for counterattack opportunities.

The first came on the 50 minute

mark. A loose Waitohi pass near halfway was snapped by Central who found acres of space on the left, allowing winger Solomoni Vecena to touch down.

Despite this giving the Blues a 17-3 advantage, Waitohi knew if they could establish field position and score next they were right back in the contest.

However, as hard as they tried, that position and points never came, Central’s defensive line and breakdown work denying their rivals a chance to control proceedings.

And when the Blues got within striking range they were lethal.

The final hammer blows were landed in a five-minute burst

through touchdowns to Peter Vakaloa (after 65 minutes) and Nigel Satherley (70 minutes), both from close range.

A late try to the Tohis underlined their fighting spirit, but it was the Blues’ day. As they have done all season they combined forward and back attack seamlessly, providing threats all over the paddock.

Jesse MacDonald, Braden Stewart, Timo Vakaloa, Matt McCormick and Sitaleki Baker were formidable ball-carriers up front, while first five Liam Duncan, midfielders Jake Cresswell and Timoci Tavatavanawai, plus Vecena and Satherley showed pace and power out wide.

Waitohi, who looked slightly jaded after going into overtime to battle past Renwick last week, were well served by locks An-

dre Hebberd and Dylan Burns, flanker Taine Cragg-Love and evergreen No 8 Jimmy Giles.

Halfback Karlos Tautari and first five Tim O’Malley were constant threats but their outsides were too often caught moving laterally.

In such a bizarre year it is perhaps fitting that the local rugby showpiece took place at a partlydeserted park.

Current Covid restrictions mean the division one and two finals were contested in front of separate bubbles limited to 100 spectators, a far cry from previous club finals where hordes of parochial supporters cheered their favourites on.

A strong first half effort, playing into the gusty breeze, allowed Central to dictate terms in the division two final. The home side led 15-12 at half time, and used

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the wind cleverly in the second spell to keep the gritty Tussock Jumpers at bay. They led 31-12 through the middle part of the second spell, before Awatere made a late surge, two tries to replacement Sam Lunn pushing them close, but not close enough.

Outstanding for the victors was No 8 Logan Robinson, centre George Millar, winger Harry Boyce and first five Ra Tamati, whose intelligent kicking game dominated the second half.

Lunn stood out for the Tussocks, along with No 8 Flynn Struthers, loosie Wilson Meadowcroft, first five Grae Gilbert and midfielder Ofa Tuipuluto.

Scores Division one final Central 31 (Timo Vakaloa, Liam Duncan, Peter Vakaloa, Nigel Satherley, Solomoni Vecena tries, Mitch Smith 3 con) Waitohi 10 (Tim O’Malley try, con, Corey Bovey con). HT: 12-3 Division two final Central 36 (George Millar, Ono Levu Temo, Harry Mackenzie, Logan Robinson tries, Ra Tamati 2 con, 4 pen) Awatere 24 (Sam Lunn 2 tries, Grae Gilbert 4 pen con). HT 15-12 Central

The victorious Central division one side. Photo: Shuttersport.

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The Central division two side downed Awatere in a thrilling final. Photo: Shuttersport.

They said it …

Billy Guyton (Central coach): “I felt our leadership group was really good today, they kept things calm and trusted everything they were doing.

“The boys did the basic things well, holding our feet, looking for the space nice and early … they have improved a lot since the start of the season.

“They are playing more together and understand the game better … learning the basics on why you are trying to do something in the game.

“They already knew how, it was just having the confidence to do it all at the same time … realising that if you do your own job well it makes life a lot easier.”

Braden Stewart (Central captain): “I didn’t think we had

enough points on the board at halftime … we had a few opportunities that we didn’t capitalise on but our defence was what we were most proud of today.

“We have really enjoyed each other’s company this year, worked hard at training … nutting out what we need to work on.

“But it’s just the keenness of the boys really, everyone can’t wait to get into it.”

Jimmy Giles (Waitohi player/ coach): “At halftime we felt we were in a decent place, not comfortable though.

“We had done quite a bit of work into the wind to restrict them to 12 [points] and I felt that was enough to be very competitive, but they showed how good a

team they are, putting us under pressure, creating opportunities and taking them.

“Hat’s off to Central, they played the perfect game plan really.”

James Marzola (Central division two captain): “We just believed in our structure today … the young fellas coming into the side from the under-19s bought into it from the start of the season and we have just chipped away.

“We knew [victory] would come today if we protected the ball a bit better in the second half and were patient, and that’s what happened.

“Big ups to Awatere though, that was our most physical game of the year.”

A boat built for two

Blenheim School students made a splash at their recent school camp, enjoying the great outdoors despite some rain. Thirty-three students and seven adults had a great time out at Mistletoe Bay last week, getting the chance to enjoy new experiences. Student Deynce Pousima, front, and teacher Mandeep Sandhu were all smiles as they gave kayaking a go. Photo: Supplied.

Toodle loo to old town toilets Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

“Past their best” public toilets at one of Blenheim’s “premier” parks will soon be bowled as work on their replacement is ready to go.

Design plans show the new toilet block at Seymour Square will have a wood and brick finish in keeping with other newer toilet blocks in the region; at Liz Davidson Place, the Rifle Range car park and in Picton.

The Seymour Square block would include four mixed cubicles, three urinals and two unisex disabled toilets.

A hedge, tree and garden section needed to be removed to build the new toilets. Once built, the building would be protected by a fence and furnished with a drinking fountain.

The cost of building new toilet facilities in the picturesque park in central Blenheim had been put at $569,000.

Marlborough District Council had sought $247,500 in co-funding from the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund to help cover the cost of constructing the new toilets.

Council parks and open spaces officer Grahame Smail says the new toilet block would complement the “high quality public space” that Seymour Square had become. The

An artist’s impression of the new toilet block in Seymour Square.

Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. square was one of two “premier parks” in Marlborough.

The current building was earthquake damaged and did not meet building code requirements. The Seymour Square toilets were the oldest standalone public loos in Blenheim.

“They have no accessible cubicle, poor capacity and ongoing maintenance issues that make it difficult to keep them presentable. While they have served Blenheim well for [the past] 50 years, they are past their best.’’

Construction of the Seymour Square upgrade is expected to start in October. The current toilet houses pumping and control equipment for Seymour Square’s water fountain.

It cost the council $450,000 to build the Liz Davidson Place toilets in 2012. It has four separate unisex cubicles, including a changing space for people with disabilities.

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