Marlborough Weekly - 24 September 2019

Tuesday 24 September 2019

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Strong start for Polyfest A piece from Vita Vaka’s Pasifika musical play Mafana was one of the opening acts at Marlborough’s inaugural Polyfest at the weekend.

From left, Joshua Leota, Terian Tenoa and Bravo Obetaia with the Marlborough Boys’ College Pasifika group entertained a large crowd at St Mary’s School on Saturday. Photo: Matt Brown.

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A short stay in hospital inspired two young entrepreneurs to donate money from their science fair project towards toys for Wairau Hospital.

Renwick School students Reece Glennie and Lily Ball devised an ant repellent for the Marlborough Lines Science & Technology Celebration that worked so well it “shocked” the young scientists.

The two pupils from room 19 followed the scientific method for their first individual science fair project, experimenting on troublesome ants coming in through the window of their classroom.

“There were a lot of ants in the classroom and at home,” 11-yearold Lily says.

They experimented with apple cider vinegar, lavender and lemon juice, using honey as a control.

Renwick School students Lily Ball and Reece Glennie. Photo: Matt Brown.

“Many ants came for the honey,” Reece, 10, says.

They collated the data and had mixed results with the various ingredients but came upon the winning formula when they mixed the ingredients together.

“We were shocked,” Reece says.

“It made every single ant go.”

The two students were so happy with their product, they started selling jars of the eco-friendly ant repellent, with the goal to buy new toys for the Wairau Hospital.

They raised $24.

“We bought heaps of toys and

gave them to the Wairau hospital,” Reece says.

“We have learnt to solve problems and we got together as a team and it worked really well,” he says.

The year six students received a silver award for their project.

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Fond farewell for trio of departing councillors Matt Brown Reporter

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They clocked up an impressive 27 years of service between them and were each given a resounding round of applause as they officially retired from local politics.

Clapping and cheers rang out in council chambers as a trio of Marlborough District Council members were officially recognised for their contributions to the region.

Marlborough’s deputy mayor Terry Sloan, Wairau-Awatere ward councillor, Geoff Evans and Marlborough Sounds ward councillor Trevor Hook were bid a fond farewell by their council colleagues.

And Marlborough Mayor John Leggett paid a tribute to each, thanking them for their hard work and dedication.

Terry, who served two terms as deputy mayor and one as a councillor, says the moment was quite an emotional one.

Speaking to the Marlborough Weekly on Monday, Terry says he couldn’t rule out a return to council later. But concentrating on his family and business was a top priority, he says.

“It’s about offloading quite a bit of

work and commitment,” he says.

“Doing that enables you to spend a bit more time with family and work.”

He says most of the memories from his nine-year tenure were good ones, but he will “miss the information”.

“I’m a bit of a nosy bugger,” he says.

“I like knowing what’s going on, but that’s not life changing stuff.

“I’ll miss everyone that I was involved with. I built a lot of friendships and relationships.”

And although Terry only willingly donned his deputy mayoral chains twice, he won’t officially hand them over until election day.

He says the deputy mayoral pendant was designed for former deputy mayor and now councillor Jenny Andrews and didn’t “suit him”.

“It’s not something I hung out to wear,” he says.

Terry says getting a position like deputy mayor is impossible without a lot of people throwing in their support.

“Thanks for all the support that I’ve had,” he says. “It’s really humbling.”

But he says he won’t miss the electioneering season.

Both Geoff Evans, a farmer, and Te Mahia Bay Resort co-owner Trevor Hook also served for nine years.

Mayor John Leggett farewells outgoing deputy mayor Terry Sloan at a ceremony at council chambers last week. Photo: Supplied.

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Court date delayed for Picton pensioner A pensioner facing a possible prison sentence has been remanded without plea until next month.

The 73-year-old Picton man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his victim, was charged with five counts of unlawful sexual connection with a child.

He is also accused of striking the victim across the head on 8 March 2019.

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Marlborough Girls’ College Students shoot for the Stars Paula Hulburt Editor

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A pilot programme geared towards helping new students settle in secondary school has been unveiled in Marlborough.

From next year, Marlborough Girls’ College students will benefit from the introduction of the Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough’s “Stars” programme.

The initiative will see incoming Year 9 students paired up with senior students in a bid to make the transition easier.

Local GP, Dr Rachel Inder has been one of the instigators behind the scheme.

Working together with the team from the Graeme Dingle Foundation and Marlborough Girls’ College, Rachel says they have been looking at ways to boost health and well-being among students.

“We have been looking at various ways we can enhance the health and wellbeing of Marlborough students.

“The Stars programme is exactly the solution we have been look-

Year 9 student Brylee Evans, left, and year 13 pupil Tatiana Manoa think the Stars programme will be a big success. Photo: Paula Hulburt. ing for, as it builds trusting re- in times of need,” she says. vin Watt says the initiative is the lationships that enables the stu- Graeme Dingle Foundation Mar- “missing piece of the puzzle” for dents to reach out to each other lborough regional manager Kel- junior college students.

“Stars is the next step of a student’s journey as they move on into secondary school.

“It strengthens young people for that tricky transition into secondary school - through training and supporting older students to mentor and walk alongside the new Year 9s,” he says.

Approximately 250 Year 9 students, and 50 seniors will be involved in the scheme which will take three parts.

An adventure camp will kickstart the programme to help develop relationships and teamwork, followed by peer mentoring and a community project.

Marlborough Girls’ College principal, Mary-Jeanne Lynch says she believes students will benefit from increased self-confidence and resilience.

It will help also help students develop a sense of responsibility and connectedness to the school and the wider community, she says.

“It’s a giant win-win and we are over the moon to be able to start the pilot next year.”

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New book highlights ‘Passion’ for remote sounds community Paula Hulburt

Writer and photographer Marion Day has written a new book about the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

A writer once horrified by the remote community she would later call home has written a book inspired by the land she grew to love.

Marion Day from Clova Bay in the Outer Pelorus Sound highlights the remote area where she lives in her newest book, Passion.

But while the prolific author’s latest work was sparked by the area’s natural beauty, she says, originally, she was set to hate it.

Seeing it for the first time on a bleak winter’s day ten years ago Marion says she was barely able to see through the fog.

“I won’t be living here, it feels like the dregs end of the world,” she writes.

But arriving in Clova Bay, the sun came out and she knew she

had found her new home.

“My publisher came up with the idea of me writing about my life but I’m too normal and didn’t think people would want to read about me so came up with this; a kind of social history. I’m very proud of how it’s turned out,” she says.

The 320-page book is a blend of local history, short stories, poems and recipes.

“There’s little bits and pieces of everything. I’ve used my writing to portray the whole lifestyle, instead of just being about me.

“There are little diary entries, 52 recipes, 20 short stories and poems all done in a narrative style,” she says.

When she’s not out fishing, tramping, taking photos or working on the couple’s lifestyle block, Marion is writing.

“I have stories in my head all the time, which can sometimes be painful.

“Even when I’m mowing the lawns on my ride on mower, there’ll be an internal dialogue going on in my head, it’s very busy.”

The book will be launched at 1pm on 5 October at Portage Resort, hosted by Rural Women New Zealand Kenepuru Branch in conjunction with Blenheim Paper Plus and at Paper Plus in Blenheim on 9 October at 6.30pm.

Passion retails for $65.00 and can be order at marionday.nz The Marlborough Weekly has a signed copy of the book to give away to one lucky reader.

Please email paula@marlboroughmedia.co.nz by 1 October to add your name to the draw to win a copy.

Pie meets its perfect match A classic combo of steak and red wine has nabbed the top spot at the Burleigh pie pairing competition.

Mount Riley Marlborough’s 2009 Syrah, paired with the Burleigh Steak and Mushroom pie, was on the “verge of sublime” at the annual event.

The winning entry received a boxed French Brie Cheese, their name on the prestigious

Burleigh Pairing Trophy and custodianship of the trophy for one year to proudly display.

Forty-six Marlborough wine producers entered the challenge this year - the highest number of entries yet.

The four judges, Fiona Fenwick, Karaka Cuisine owner Sander de Wildt, Mayor John Leggett and pie recipe winner Edward Barron carried out a

blind taste testing of all entries.

The Burleigh co-owner Rod Burdis says the competition has added a whole new dimension to the enjoyment of their pies. “We are thrilled with the support,” Rod says.

Plans are underway for the 2020 Pie Pairing Challenge and the pie recipe competition which proved popular in the community.

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Ambulance help needed: St John Picton is looking for volunteers to help crew their First Response Unit. Picton Ambulance station will be holding an open day on Saturday 28 September between 11am-2pm for those interested in finding out more. Their will also be an information evening held on Monday, 7 October from 7.309.30pm.

Film Festival: The Top of the South Film Festival, celebrating its 5th anniversary was created to give local filmmakers from the Top of the South region a festival they can aspire to make films for. Screenings including regular ‘Premiere’ screening of 16 of the region’s best short films at 7:30pm and a 4:00pm feature film screening of the Marlborough-made, wine comedy, ‘Hang Time’. All proceeds from this event go back into the Top of the South Film Production Society, Saturday 5 October at 7.30pm at ASB Theatre.

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Wildlife sanctuary wins innovation award Around 60 members of the public got the chance to see for themselves why Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Picton Dawn Chorus were chosen as environment award winners.

The recent joint field day was part of the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.

Sponsored by Marlborough District Council, the awards showcase groups that are working hard to look after Marlborough’s land, water and sea.

Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary won the Community Innovation Award for their focus on conservation education at the

Members of the public on a boat to the Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary near Picton.

Photo: Supplied. predator-free peninsula. for their community predator-control Picton Dawn Chorus won the Land- project and are adding to the protection scape and Habitat Enhancement Award around the peninsula.

Water works: Construction gets underway soon on a new water main pipeline in Renwick. Simcox Construction has been awarded the contract to renew a 200 millimetre diameter water main, with the existing pipeline nearing the end of its life. Works will be carried out on the northern side of High Street (SH6), between the Marlborough Lines’ substation at Boyce Street and Uxbridge Street. Construction works due to start on Monday 23 September.

Special sculpture: A sculpture marking Māori history in Wairau is underway with the concrete foundation being laid over the coming weeks.

The sculpture, Te Tauihu o te Waka-a-Māui, will stand on the grassed area in front of the Blenheim Railway Station, on the corner of Grove Road and Dillons Point Road. Rangitāne co-chairs Janis de Thierry and Calvin Hart say the sculpture represents the prow of the waka (canoe) of Māui.

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Spotlight on mental health

Woman facing sex charges has court date delayed A woman facing seven charges of unlawful sexual relations with two boys under the age of 16 years old will not appear in court again until next month.

The woman, who cannot be named, was scheduled to appear at Blenheim District Court on Monday but

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Run by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme for this year is Explore your way to wellbeing – Whāia te ara hauora, Whitiora. Robyn McGill explores issues relating to gender identity.

her case was rescheduled for 21 October.

She faces seven charges of unlawful sexual connection with minors, and one of exposing a minor to indecent material between November 2017 and December last year.

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It is estimated that 1 in 10 people may be Queer or Gay, words used in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, and questioning, LGBTIQ+, community as a way to include all.

Some people like to think LQBTIQ+ people have a mental health condition. In fact, people who do not fit in with the predominantly heterogeneous community are in perfectly good mental health.

Mental health difficulties can occur in the lives of LQBTIQ+ people as they struggle to cope with a world that can feel and be hostile to them.

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Most young people question their identity as they try to work out who they are who they want to be in the world.

And there is a lot to sort out in adolescence.

How much easier it could be for youth to explore their iden-

tity in an environment where they were not judged or condemned or bullied?

Because this is when symptoms of mental health difficulties can arise, with people becoming overly anxious, depressed, start cutting, are suicidal. They can become isolated and feel they do not fit in, withdrawing from family and friends fearing judgement and rejection.

This is when kindness and caring, tolerance and patience are needed. When people are frequently reminded that they are loved even though there might be difficulties with what they are doing. When connecting with a trusted other is essential.

Maybe a special aunt or uncle, a grandparent, a well-liked teacher, a counsellor or other mental health professional can support them.

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Omaka exhibition reaches new heights A plane once owned by a German flying ace is one of the latest additions to a new-look exhibition at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.

Dangerous Skies, the World War II exhibition has reopened to the public after being closed for remodelling.

About 140 people were at the reopening where Marlborough Mayor John Leggett spoke highly about Marlborough’s most visited attraction.

The Omaka creative team have been hard at work over the last two months installing the new exhibits which include two original additions never seen before at Omaka.

A Messerschmitt Bf108 flown by flying ace Franz Stigler and an Americanbuilt Lockheed Hudson bomber have been added to the collection at the popular visitor attraction.

Heritage centre director Jane Orphan says a team of talented volunteers

and professionals have worked hard to bring new and inspirational stories of pilots and their machines to life.

“When we were faced with the challenge of remodelling Dangerous Skies, we had the advantage of fabulous aircraft to work with and some inspiring individual stories to tell.

“We always like to provide a context and that demands some special skills from our creative crew. They certainly delivered,” she says.

The Lockheed Hudson, an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft has been staged in a crash scene in the depths, Jane says.

“Story telling is the key to realising OAHC’s mission to establish a permanent ‘living’ centre of aviation heritage, which will fascinate, educate and inspire visitors of all Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has praised the new additions recently unveiled at the Dangerous Skies exhibition. ages.”

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Opinion

Weekly poll: Should religious education be a part of the school curriculum?

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

I think they should cover the basics of all the major religions, as an education segment, rather than a preachy segment.

Melissa Haylock Educating people to accept that people have religious beliefs yes!

Nix Demis Starving, ill and flea-infested cats will continue to suffer and die as authorities fail to act warn animal charity bosses.

This is a bit black and white. It is not a schools place to promote religion but it is their place to educate. Social studies topics can cover the history of religion, the different types of religion and atheism, religious freedoms etc.

Michelle James

A Marlborough hotel has been awarded back-to-back wins at a prestigious Australasian hotel competition.

typical knee jerk response Well done.... Great achievefrom SPCA n council.. only ment interested when they can Gina Anderson make $$$ out of something..where is the mental health support for the Tasman Mako team head for the owner too.. hoarding of animals is a United States. form of ill health but yet again the Michael Burn the mighty expensive outa touch system will Makos are coming your fail again. way! #finsup Maree Davidson Trudy Pearson Omg that's horrific. Thanks The takeover is happening Michelle and team for tryNikki Kennedy ing to help and do the best by the poor neglected animals.

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Q&A with council candidates Blenheim Ward candidate Matt Flight would like to see changes to Blenheim’s town centre.

What prompted your decision to stand for council and was it a difficult decision to make?

I have been in this great region for over 17 years and have been on many boards. Each time achieving the top seat, but I always felt I could offer more to Marlborough. What better way to represent the working class than on council?

If successful, what matters the most to you in terms of what you would like to achieve for the community?

Infrastructure and housing are a big issue for me. With so few rentals and so few sections being available now I would like to see the infill of sections a much easier process. The amenities and infrastructure in town needs to be more friendly for the physically impaired, and more inviting to everyone.

What areas do you feel council needs to refocus its energies on?

Making the middle of town more fun to attract more people into the centre of town. A bus service with multiple buses around the town. And find a way to get more assistance for

Matt Flight. younger businesses to succeed here.

What makes you proud to be a Marlburian?

I won’t lie, I’m a rugby fan and having the Mako as our team makes me fairly proud especially with their winning streak.

The weather and the easy access to the sounds and wineries is a big bonus too, and the people here are just so happy. Trust me, the further north you go the less happy they get.

People have a lot of choice in who they vote for, why should they vote for you?

It is likely most of the council will be business owners or those at the top of their game. I’m not a business owner but I like to think I’m up there. However, I am a frontline person doing a job like most Marlburians and we need someone in the council who can be a voice for those of us that have a job day in and day out.

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The best of Marlborough business will be celebrated at the annual Chamber of Commerce next month.

The Business Excellence Awards are a showcase of the region’s business talent and capability, and a platform for paying tribute to those building our economy and community. The Awards deliver real benefits to organisations entering, through self-assessment during the entry process, the exposure they receive, the boost in staff morale and the public recognition of the organisation’s achievements.

Entries for this year closed in August and we are pleased to announce that this year we have had a record 30 entries including 6 nominees for our Business Person and Young Business Person the year.

The entrants are: Cordall is an innovative New Zealand-based manufacturing and development company specialising in bungee, cord, plastic and elastic. Our products are designed and made in New Zealand for durability, reliability and longevity.

We’ve developed numerous worldleading solutions, including our solid-core bungee, flushing valves for irrigation, Bungee Batten Mark-

er for farming, buttonhole elastic for medical use, cotton tape for polo mallets, shock cord for boats, and anchors for earthquake safety – to name a few! We’ve got the right tools and solutions for all New Zealand homes and businesses.

Our products have been tried and tested in the toughest environments. Resistant to UV, salt water, and petroleum products, our product range holds up in the most unforgiving of environments. Hooks that don’t bend or rust, cord that doesn’t lose its stretch, or fray. Our products stand the test of time.

Used in farming, horticulture, viticulture, outdoor fabrication – or just to tie down the load on your trailer – we have products to suit.

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Honey Collection started from very humble beginnings, over 40 years ago in the kitchen sink of our founder, Jean Coombe.

Jean struggled to find natural skincare that didn’t irritate her sensitive skin. She was a firm believer that Mother Nature knows best, and we completely agree. We also believe in tangible results you can see and feel, and we believe in the power of nature to bring you these results, which is why we take pride in using

the finest ingredients created by nature. The Honey Collection blends these botanicals with the finest liquid gold that we can source - New Zealand’s world-renowned UMF™ Mānuka Honey. We create simple yet effective formulas in small, handcrafted batches that lets you discover your natural beauty, naturally.

Well & Good has a passionate team of health and wellbeing professionals who provide a comprehensive range of therapies to the Marlborough community.

Three local physiotherapists - Kate McNabb, Abby Scott and Anna Thomas - realised in early 2018 that working together as a collaborative team would enable them to bring in a more diverse range of professionals and allow for a more thorough approach to rehabilitation, health and wellbeing.

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In March 2019, Jamie Norton started trading under the RMA Financial Brand. RMA provides a full range of financial services and has offices in Whangarei, Warkworth, Blenheim and Queenstown.

Jamie is an Authorised Financial Adviser (A.F.A) specialising in life and health insurance ranging from personal through to business and group covers. He also provides advice on KiwiSaver.

Explore Marlborough Wine Tours runs biking and driving wine tours of the Marlborough wine region.

They are owned and operated by local couple Karen Walshe and Andrew Wright.

The company’s focus is on biking wine tours. They are the only company running guided biking wine tours, and they also offer self-guided tours.

Marlborough has become known as one of New Zealand’s best destinations to bike the vineyards due to its flat cycling, tightly clustered wineries, high quality wine, friendly people and stunning scenery.

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Marlborough Media helps keep Marlburians informed, inspired and connected.

The locally owned media group publishes Marlborough Weekly newspaper, Marlborough Magazine and the Marlborough App. Marlborough Magazine has been telling the stories of Marlborough and its people for more than 12 years now and is proud of the reputation it has built up over that time as a fair and considerate champion for our city.

Since the introduction of the Marlborough App and Marlborough Weekly the company now has more platforms than ever to help tell good stories about our region and report on newsworthy events as they happen.

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We are proudly cruelty free, vegan, low tox and offer a complete oneon-one service with a holistic approach to hairdressing.

BlueBerryIT is a technology company that puts people at its heart, recognising that if their small to medium sized business clients do well, then so do they.

Daring to beat the odds, the company started during a recession, seeing the opportunity to serve the region’s businesses locally and better than anyone else.

In 10 years, BlueBerryIT has become an iconic brand and a multiple award-winning Te Tau Ihu business success story.

The company has weathered recession, proved resilient with changes of ownership, developed a succession plan for leadership within the business and contributed to the community in funding, education and support.

BlueBerryIT purposefully works with the best – the best clients, the best partners and the best team.

The business invests significantly in its team of experts, a team full of

interesting personalities who know how to play to their strengths and deliver on the mantra ‘technology on your terms’.

Known as being ahead of the curve, BlueBerryIT is now turning its attention to leading clients on a journey of new expectations around service and support, moving away from traditional models and focusing on practical outcomes to cement its position as ‘The Region’s Favourite IT Provider’.

Marlborough is one of the world’s most famous wine growing regions, but there’s more to our cellar than tannins and terroir.

Boom Town Brewing, named after Blenheim’s nickname, is a big flavoured beer that goes against the region’s grape-flavoured grain.

Boom Town was established in 2018 with a mission to produce beer for Marlburians. It now has a core range of three premium craft beers located in over 30 premises throughout Marlborough, from local country taverns to the luxury lodges of the Marlborough Sounds.

Boom Town Brewing is built not just around great beer, but a great community, and we’re continuing to grow alongside Marlborough’s tourism and hospitality industry.

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Through my group courses and one-on-one sessions, I help people learn the essentials of lifting weights, safely. This includes coaching teens who are new to strength training.

I help my clients gain the best results in the least amount of time with effective, high-intensity strength training to become the best they can possibly be.

Community College Marlborough is a non-profit organisation.

It offers Youth Guarantee Fees Free Programmes to youth aged 16-19 years old and support to job seekers over 18 to gain employment.

We have been part of the Marlborough community for over 30 years.

Our values - respect, responsibility and integrity - are based on the key attributes that are required to be a contributing and valuable member of our wider Marlborough community.

Kowhai Business Services is owned by Melissa Bayne and based in Renwick. Established in 2011, we use our expertise and over 15 years’ experience in bookkeeping to support small to medium sized businesses.

We provide efficient, flexible and reliable bookkeeping, administration, training, and health and safety services.

Designer Skincare NZ are specialists in designing and manufacturing elite skincare formulations.

With a vision of creating quality skincare and cosmetic products, we operate with a discerning team of chemists, fragrance experts and formulation engineers who collectively have over 40 years’ experience.

We develop quality formulas for compliant, safe and effective personal care and beauty products.

Based right here in stunning New Zealand, our purpose-built production facility is nestled in the heart of sunny Blenheim, where we formulate, manufacture and pack under strict quality control standards. From formulation to manufacture, we do it all.

Fua Creative was founded in 2019

by Vita Vaka and brings together Vita’s passion for arts and entertainment, Pacific culture, mentoring and community work.

Fua is a Tongan word that can mean ‘fruitfulness’ or ‘flourishing’, and as a young Pacific Island male Vita wanted to use creativity and mentoring through a Pacific cultural framework to see young people in the Marlborough community flourish.

Vita works throughout a number of schools in Marlborough to deliver a Pacific performing arts programme, as well as mentoring and wellbeing programmes for young people.

In early September, Fua commissioned Mafana - a collaborative theatre project with Pacific youth in Marlborough.

Life Flight is a non-profit emergency air rescue service operating out of Wellington Airport servicing the Marlborough region. Life Flight’s purpose is to save lives and help people in their greatest moment of need.

It’s often a huge team effort during emergency response with a strong backing of supporters helping fund the missions. Life Flight is grateful to be a part of a wider team of emergency services, responding to

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Through our integrated approach we know that 96 per cent of teachers report that they would recommend Life Education to other teachers in their area. Last year

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Volunteer Marlborough is a onestop-shop for volunteering matters in Marlborough.

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in the Marlborough Community Centre, we provide a friendly and welcoming volunteer referral service for the entire Marlborough region.

Volunteer Marlborough is in prime position to advocate for and celebrate volunteering at all levels. We appreciate and acknowledge the contribution made by volunteers in our community and have events and awards to promote this appreciation further.

Other services provided by Volunteer Marlborough include lowcost or free training, networking, and resources for not-for-profit organisations in the community sector; online and in-person supported matching of volunteers, and programmes specifically set up for young people, 65+ volunteers, those living with a disability, new migrants, and even group and employee volunteering.

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It’s that time of year when your Christmas and summer function planning begins. Event planning is stressful. So stressful, in fact, that ‘event coordinator’ was named the fifth most stressful job in 2017 by Forbes.

Luckily, we have some wonderful locations and services in Marlborough to make your event a memorable one. We have gathered our top picks to help inspire the perfect way to celebrate any occasion.

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To guarantee your guests full enjoyment, your catering plays a major part.

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You can’t go wrong by choosing Karaka Cuisine.

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Headed by award winning chef - Sander de Wildt, the Karaka catering team are young and vibrant, creating collective food alchemy using local produce including Flaxbourne Pure Lamb, Cranky Goats Cheese, Mills Bay Mussels and Cloudy Bay Clams.

For making catering even easier, a mobile kitchen & meeting room is also available for hire.

Check out their menu at Karaka Cuisine at 12 Sheffield Street, Riverlands Estate for a taste of what is available.

When a classy occasion is called for.

The Scenic Hotel Marlborough sparkles with style and comfort.

Situated in the heart of Blenheim, the hotel is the perfect location for your next event. Landmark birthdays, anniversaries, to Christmas functions and parties, the two great function spaces can cater for the most intimate through to larger get togethers.

Casual or formal? Speeches? Decor?

Thinking early about how you want your evening to play out is essential in planning the perfect event. Let the experienced team help you take care of the big details so you can concentrate on the small ones.

Consider your work do sorted with their delicious Christmas Party Menu for only $45.00 per person, or alternatively they can tailor a menu to suit your needs. You’ll find the best flavours that the region has

to offer with catering through the onsite Mondrians Restaurant and Bar. Every dish on the comprehensive menu is matched with a quality wine suggestion from a selection of the finest wines from the Marlborough region.

No room hire for dinner and lunch functions, attentive staff and fresh delicious food truly makes the Scenic Hotel Marlborough the ideal place to host your event.

“We are proud to be part of the Scenic Hotel Group family, and embrace our local knowledge and expertise. The hotel ensures that everything is done with people and place top of mind, striving to always leave a positive impact on both,” says general manager Carmel Horsley.

Give every moment the chance to become a memory with the Scenic Hotel Marlborough.

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Location is what can make or break your event, it’s important to make the right choice to suit the theme and atmosphere you are wanting to create. If you’re looking for the perfect venue to make your function or event customised to how you want it, then the Giesen Sports & Events Centre, in the heart of the most spectacular vineyards and wineries is the place for you.

Their multi functional building is the perfect venue for weddings, fundraising events, anniversaries, Christmas parties and corporate dinners. It offers top conference

facilities with audio visual equipment for hire. The Giesen Sports & Events Centre caters for small club meetings just as easily as for large gatherings of up to 150 people. French doors open to wide balconies where you can enjoy balmy summer evenings looking north to the stunning Kaituna Ranges, or take advantage of the bar facilities while watching sports from the comfort of the viewing lounge.

Whatever your function, experience it ‘Renwick style’ at the Giesen Sports & Events Centre.

Want some fun? Look no further!

At Blenheim Indoor Sports you can hire a court and use the various sports equipment they have.

Take your friends on at indoor cricket, shoot some hoops, play some soccer or enjoy a lighthearted game of dodgeball. Then cool down with a drink from the bar and some snacks from the kitchen.

After a short break put on your bowling shoes and see which of your friends can bowl like Fred Flintstone on our fully automated 10-pin bowling alley.

You don’t have to be having a birthday to experience the fun. Plan an event for your staff or the office

Christmas party, or simply as a way to thank them for all their hard work.

Have your end of season sports team breakup party, or bring in your church group. We have a party room available, that you can decorate to your wishes. Along with a number of big screen TVs and a projector to show any audio visual material you want to display.

If you have any special wishes, talk to our staff and, provided it is possible, we will do our best to make it happen.

We enjoy any excuse for a party, call us today if you want your next party to be one to remember.

What better way to celebrate 2019 and your special occasions than in the fabulous Marlborough Sounds. Whisk your guests away with Marlborough Tour Company for an escape on one of the many trips that we have designed to suit everyone.

Whether you have a group of 5 or 120, planning a half day, full day or evening function, on our cruise boats or at our newly refurbished resorts, we’ve got a bunch of ideas for your Christmas and summer celebrations.

Jump on a Sounds cruise with spectacular views and possibly enjoy a chance encounter with dolphins, seals and even orca.

Have an Eco & historic day out. Take in the fresh air and stunning scenery, walk to the lookout at Motuara Island bird sanctuary and picnic at historic Ship Cove/Meretoto.

• Relax and unwind onboard one of our boat fleet. Enjoy fresh, local cuisine prepared onboard.

• Get behind the scenes of Marlborough’s worldfamous wine region – hear from the wine experts, taste the wine and enjoy a winery lunch.

• Work up an appetite with a scenic cruise, a stunning walk on the Queen Charlotte Track and a delicious lodge lunch at Punga Cove or Furneaux Lodge.

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• Watch the sun set in the Marlborough Sounds as you enjoy the stunning scenery perfectly paired with Marlborough wine and craft beer, and fresh local seafood.

• Get away from it all with an overnight at Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove. Enjoy delicious cuisine, well-appointed new refurbished accommodation and plenty of onsite and nearby activities.

• Luxury cruise on MV Tarquin • Reward yourselves with a half or full day out on Tarquin, our luxury launch. Enjoy a gourmet lunch or dinner prepared onboard by your personal chef matched with premium local wine. Relax and unwind or choose from many activities.

Enquire today and make the perfect plan for your function.

Check out the newly refurished resorts, perfect for your function or special event!

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Popular Polyfest Matt Brown

The Blenheim School Pasifika Group performed at the well-attended event. Photo: Matt Brown.

Perfect weather saw “huge crowds” enjoy Marlborough’s first annual Polyfest at the weekend.

The region’s Pasifika community came together at St Mary’s School on Saturday to celebrate their culture and enjoy performances from Pacific children and youth.

Organiser Lynette Leota says the support from both the Pacific and nonPacific community was “beautiful”.

“It’s something the Pacific community wanted for a long time,” Lynette says.

She estimated between one and two thousand people attended the

event.

“The turn-out exceeded our expectations, which was awesome. We see it growing to a huge event in the future.”

Lynette says groups from Kaikoura and Nelson have expressed an interest in taking part in next year’s event.

“There’s a huge [Polyfest] in Auckland and a big one in Wellington – ours was unique in that the performers ranged from primary to high school.

“I was proud to see all age groups performing and celebrating their culture.

It was beautiful to see people from other cultures enjoy and celebrate ours,” Lynette says.

Marlborough’s winning winemaker Spy Valley Wines winemaker Emily Gaspard-Clark took out the national final to become the Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year 2019.

Following regional finals held around the country in August, three finalists competed last week at NMIT for the title.

Competition coordinator Nicky Grandoge says the future of the wine industry is in good hands.

“They had all undertaken some serious research and really thought about the future of our industry, offering very well thought out plans and ideas so we can remain sustainable for many years to come.”

Nicky says the calibre of contestants was very high, and each won at least one of the sections, with Emily finally gaining the most points across the board.

Spy Valley Wines winemaker Emily Gaspard-Clark.

Emily received a bespoke mini barrel trophy, an educational trip to Burgundy, a $2000 Programmed Property Services Education Scholarship, a Riedel decanter, a mixed case of wine from Winejobsonline and cash.

She will also be an Associ-

ate Judge at the NZ Wine of the Year competition, receive a personal tasting experience with a Villa Maria senior winemaker and attend the NZ Wine Awards in November.

Next year the competition will move to either Hawke’s Bay or Central Otago.

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Tigers earn their stripes Peter Jones Reporter

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The Tasman Tigers overcame a two-goal deficit and a parochial home crowd to claim their first national hockey title in Tauranga on Saturday.

At the New Zealand Association Tournament, they downed home side Tauranga/Bay of Plenty 4-2 in a see-sawing decider to bring the coveted Floyd Shield to the top of the south for the first time.

In recent years they have threatened to get their hands on the silverware, including an agonising shoot-out loss in last year’s final.

But they made no mistake this time, going through the tournament unbeaten, adding a pool play win over their final opponents to their victory in the ultimate match.

However, the final did not start as planned for the women from the top of the south, two green cards in the first quarter putting them on the back foot, along with an early goal from a penalty corner to Tauranga/BOP’s Taryn Moore.

Four minutes into the second quarter it got worse, Stacey MacDonald scoring the home side’s second, her side buoyed along by the vocal home supporters.

But there is plenty of fight in this Tigers side and they were soon on level terms, Mackenzie Hanrahan nailing their first after 26 minutes, then Pip Lunn slotting the equalizer three minutes later to lock it up at halftime.

Play went form end-to-end in the third quarter with no addition to the score, the game

The Tasman Tigers celebrate the region’s first national title. Photo: Supplied. finely balanced.

The go-ahead goal came two minutes into the final period, scored by skipper Stacey Lloyd from a penalty corner, then Kate Morrow iced Tasman’s cake and gave them some breathing space with their fourth seven minutes later.

Lunn was Tasman’s top scorer over the course of the tournament with five goals, Jess Davidson and Hannah Mowat both notched four, Morrow scored three while Tanya Hawley and Alice Roughan bagged two apiece.

In pool play they beat Tasmania 5-3, Otago 4-0, Counties Manukau 4-1 then overcame Tauranga/ BOP 2-0 in a penalty shoot-out after the scores were tied 2-2 after regulation time.

Having topped their group by a point from their hosts, they were drawn against North Harbour in the semifinals, prevailing 4-1, set-

ting up a final date.

Tasman manager Denise Lloyd described the winning feeling as one of relief, especially after Tasman had previously picked up two silvers and two bronzes in their quest for an elusive first national title, eight years after the amalgamated team was established.

“It was awesome, the girls were absolutely stoked,” said Lloyd, “the semifinal and final were both brilliant games of hockey.

“When you lose a final the way we did last year it gives you the hunger to win one, that’s for sure.

They had to dig deep to claw back into the final.

“It was a brilliant week – the girls believed in the process and went with Jonesy’s coaching and stuck to the game plan – most of the time.”

Crucial to the side’s success was

the “tight four in the engine room”, the experienced quartet of Hawley, Lloyd, Lunn and Hannah Climo, plus calm goalkeeper Carly Englefield, who excelled at shoot-out time.

The Tasman side comprised: Tanya Hawley, Stacey Lloyd, Pip Lunn, Mackenzie Hanrahan, Carly Englefield, Grace Davies, Ella Williams, Kate Morrow, Celia Watson, Alice Roughan, Hannah Climo, Yvonne Boyd, Alisha Lewis, Aimee Kersten, Jessica Davidson, Hannah Mowat, Samara Dalziel, Kate Kersten.

Coach: Paul Jones. Manager: Denise Lloyd.

Meanwhile, the Canterbury Beavers secured their sixth national men’s association title with a 3-1 win North Harbour.

The Tasman men, who also played in Tauranga, had a tougher time of it, ending up in an

unlucky ninth position, despite losing only one match during the tournament.

A first-up 2-1 loss to South Canterbury did the damage. They then beat Counties Manukau 6-0 and overcame Otago 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out after the scores were level 2-2 at full time.

Unfortunately, with less points awarded for shoot-out wins, they ended up third in their highlycompetitive group, relegating them to the bottom section of the play-offs draw.

From there they registered three straight wins to finish on top of the lower section. They beat Taranaki 4-2, Southland 3-1 and NZ Defence Force 4-1.

Jesse Forsyth with eight field goals was their top scorer and finished equal top of the tournament standings. Pat O’ConnorLea bagging four.

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Tasman’s ‘sparkies’ ignite second half revival Peter Jones

They call them the “Sparkies”.

These are the Tasman bench players whose role it is to come onto the paddock, usually around the 60-minute mark, and add spark to the Mako’s game.

They are a vital part of the team’s winning equation, especially when the starting XV are struggling to seize control of proceedings, as was the case in Hamilton on Saturday before they pulled away for a 35-26 victory.

The late-game impact of bench players Wyatt Crockett, Isaac Salmon, Finlay Christie, Leicester Faingaanuku, Sione Havili, Sam Moli, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta and Fetuli Paea allowed the Mako to not only retain the level of intensity they had created since halftime, but also to raise it.

Their part in getting the Mako across the line for the seventh time this season is not lost on cohead coach Andrew Goodman, who watched the game from his Nelson home, as he waited for his wife to give birth.

“The bench players have been

Wyatt Crockett led the charge from the bench, scoring a vital second-half try. Photo: Shuttersport. bringing a bit of spark coming into the game for the last two weeks – the boys that came on really brought some energy with them and helped kick that last 20 minutes off well.”

While the ‘Sparkies’ undoubtedly played their part, some of the guys who trotted out at the start were equally outstanding, namely man-of-the-match Jordan Taufua, hooker Hugh Roach, lock Quinten Strange, Ethan Blackadder, the mulit-talented David

Havili, Alex Nankivell and Will Jordan.

Goodman said while Tasman were not at their best in the first 40 minutes, Waikato had played well.

“They were right up for it, with it being Dwayne Sweeney’s 100th game as well, but we made our own misfortune.

“Just the discipline thing again … there was a few offside penalties and a couple at the breakdown, our set piece defence probably

wasn’t up to standard either … but again the boys showed some real grit and character in the second half to come back out with five points.

“However, we need to set the intensity [of the game], not try to match it later in the game.”

Akin to a boxer in a title fight, Tasman enjoyed a relatively smooth passage through the first few rounds before having to dig deep to take the points during stand-up stoushes over the last two weeks.

Goodman is adamant that experience will benefit his charges as they near the business end of the Mitre 10 Cup season.

“It’s great for our squad that we can do that … in past years we may not have come out on top of those games but we have showed good composure, we turned things around well, held onto the ball and when we managed to put some phases together we played some great football and managed to score some good tries.”

It was perhaps fitting that the game-clinching try was scored by reserve prop Wyatt Crockett,

who has been at the heart of his side’s second half resurgences.

“How good was that?” asked the Mako coach. “Crocky has been invaluable to the squad on and off the field, he’s great to have around.”

A first half injury to Mako first five Tim O’Malley, with firstchoice No 10 Mitch Hunt already on the injured list, had the potential to cause some issues but skipper David Havili calmly slotted into the playmaker’s role.

“Dave’s really comfortable in there. He’s got a great skill set, a good catch-pass and you saw today how accomplished he is as a goal-kicker … it’s great to know he can do a job like that.”

With just six days to prepare for the arrival of defending champions Auckland in Nelson, it was back to work for the Mako early this week.

With every opponent now lifting their game in a bid to knock the Mako off the top of the NPC pedestal, and the injury toll mounting, things will only get tougher.

Just as well the “Sparkies” are ready, willing and waiting.

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Camaraderie is the name of the game when Golden Oldies rugby players get together.

This was underlined over the weekend when teams gathered at Lansdowne Park for a couple of days of football and fun.

This photograph shows members of the Marlborough Vintage Musseleers team alongside their on-field rivals, a Rolleston-Methven composite side, after the conclusion of their match on Saturday afternoon.

The Golden Oldies Festival attracted 14 teams from Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury West Coast and Wellington.

As is the usual case in this rugby format, every match ended in a draw.

There was also an opportunity for the various team supporters to stretch their legs, with a series of netball games being played on the adjoining courts. Photo: Peter Jones.

Tim Perry will lead a Tasman team to the United States. Photo: Shuttersport.

Mako head for USA Peter Jones The Tasman Mako are set to roam in uncharted waters next year.

It was announced late last week that the team will travel to North America in January for two exhibition games.

First up they will face the ambitious Houston SaberCats in Texas before heading to the Pacific Northwest to take on the reigning Major League Rugby (MRL) champions, the Seattle Seawolves, at Starfire Stadium in Washington on January 26.

The Mako will have their work cut out, especially against the Seawolves, who will be in their third season of MRL and have high hopes of defending their title in 2020.

Both the SaberCats and the Seawolves were inaugural members of the professional MLR set-up, which began in 2018.

The Mako touring squad will be led to the USA by long-serving prop Tim Perry.

The former All Black said, “It is a privilege to lead

the Mako on their first overseas tour and we’re looking forward to the games in Houston and Seattle in January.

“It is an incredible opportunity for the next generation of Mako players to play competitively in the United States and a unique opportunity for the Tasman Rugby Union for which we are all grateful.”

Tasman Rugby Union CEO Tony Lewis said, “We believe this a unique opportunity, not only for the Tasman region to showcase our rugby talent, but also for the region’s exporters to promote themselves in these two markets.”

Shane Skinner, owner and president of the Seawolves, added, “I am honoured to have the Tasman Mako come and provide a great competition for our players and a unique experience for our fans.”

The Tasman team will be chosen by the Mako selectors from contracted players without Super Rugby contracts, plus those who impress for Tasman B and the Mako under-19s.

It will be named in late October.

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The Picton four in action at Ruataniwha. From left, Keiran Gaudin, Ryan Gaudin, Hayden Gaudin and James Ashley. Photo: Steve McArthur @Rowing Celebration.

Masters rowers claim medals galore Peter Jones Competition may have been tougher than many observers had seen before, but a group of Marlborough athletes still enjoyed plenty of success at the recent New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships.

Rowers associated with both the Blenheim and Picton Rowing Clubs came away from Lake Ruataniwha with a dazzling array of medals.

There were eight rowers in the Blenheim contingent, which picked up five golds, five silvers and three bronze medals.

The men’s G quad of Steve Mason, Fred Murray, Shane Rohloff and

Willie Parker won a straight final as did the mixed G and J quad of Suzy Scorer, Murray, Parker and Annie McNicholl.

McNicholl teamed with Bronwyn Judge from Oamaru to claim gold in the women’s G double, while Sarah Lissaman and Cynthia de Joux picked up a win in the final of the highly-competitive women’s C coxless pair. They were also part of a composite eight, with Picton RC members, who took out the mixed eight title.

Lissaman and de Joux finished second in the women’s pair, to former Olympians Lynley Coventry (nee Hannen) and Nikki Haig (nee Payne). They were also runners-up in the women’s D

double, this time behind another former international, Phillipa Baker-Hogan.

Lissaman and de Joux bagged a third silver in the C double, while Scorer and McNicholl were second in the F double and Scorer teamed with Trish Kamizona for silver in the E double.

McNicholl picked up bronze in the G single, as did de Joux and Lissaman in the A/B coxless pair, against much younger crews, while McNicholl and Parker were third in the g-J mixed double.

Club stalwart Mouse Taylor said he was proud of what the Marlborough rowers achieved, suggesting the level of competition was rising by the year.

“There were 350-plus rowers there, 500 crews on the water, and the regatta was one of the tougher ones I’ve been to.

“Masters rowing is huge now … there is so much talent out there, ex-Olympians and internationals. The racing is close and more exciting these days. It’s all getting more intense.”

He thanked sponsors Mayfield Motorworld and Meaters of Marlborough for their help in ensuring the Blenheim contingent were able to attend.

It was also a very successful weekend for the Picton contingent, comprising Melissa Cragg, James Ashley and the Gaudin brothers (Ryan, Keiran and Hayden). A

fourth brother, Shae Gudin, took on the manager’s role, following surgery earlier in the month.

The small Picton team punched well above their weight, claiming 10 gold medals, three silvers and two bronze.

Spokesman Ryan Gaudin said the highlight was winning the mixed eight with the three Gaudins, Cragg, Lissaman, de Joux and Kamizone, the Gaudin’s 60-yearold aunt, on board.

Making their win even more special was that fact they defeated a much-younger Avon/Canterbury crew.

Cragg capped off a remarkable return after 16 years to win her second gold in the mixed quad.

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A final quarter meltdown dented a strong performance from the Tasman women’s rugby team who were beaten 58-15 by Otago Spirit in their Farah Palmer Cup match in Oamaru on Saturday.

The Mako turned in a solid first half, after which they trailed 15-10 against the unbeaten southerners. A try to midfielder Jess Drummond, plus a conversion and penalty to Hayley Hutana kept Tasman well in touch at the break.

Coach Chris Binns said his side had dominated for long periods of the first 40, especially at scrum time, but indecision was responsible for a couple of the home side’s first half tries.

Otago scored again immediately after halftime, but a touchdown to Hutana ensured Tasman were still in reach, trailing just 22-15 after 50 minutes, before the floodgates opened.

Binns suggested his side had, “tried to play too much rugby in the first half, used a lot of energy up, but played reasonably well.

“We went into halftime quietly confident, knowing that if we just stuck to the script we could turn it around.

“At 22-15 we were still in the contest but they scored a couple of quick tries, one opportunist,

Hayley Hutana scored a try, conversion and penalty for Tasman in Oamaru on Saturday.

Photo: Shuttersport. and then the wheels fell off, which was a shame.

“The score doesn’t indicate it, but I don’t believe we were that far away … there were some good things to come out of it.”

The Mako women play Hawke’s Bay on Friday as a curtain-raiser to the Mako men’s matchup with Auckland at Trafalgar Park. Kick-off is 5.05pm.

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Nelson runners take out QC Relay honours again Peter Jones The Athletics Nelson junior men’s team took out the annual Queen Charlotte Relay title in comprehensive fashion on Saturday afternoon.

The team of Janek Manderson, Fletcher Pickworth, Luke Clatworthy, Matt Bowen and Ben Baker covered the five legs of the twisting course from Picton to Havelock in a sharp time of two hours, three minutes 20 seconds.

They finished well clear of the second-placed Beavertown Hopefuls combination, comprising Billy Hebberd, Sophie Lee, George Varney, Marty Moran and Ian Thomas, who completed the course in 2.16.45.

Third was the Mad Dogs combination, a Picton-based crew of Karlos Tautari, Stu Barnes, Mark Hodren, Henry Evans and Hayden Gaudin, who came home in 2.22.43.

Three members of the winning team turned in fastest leg times.

Pickworth was fastest on the second leg, Bowen took the honours on leg four while Baker completed his team’s victory with the quickest time over the final leg from Moenui to Havelock.

Hebberd turned in the quickest time on leg one while Stephen Blackwell, winner of the Woodbourne half and Tussock Run cov-

The Brayshaw Park Societies

Marlborough runner Billy Hebberd produced the fastest time on the first leg at the QC Relay. Photo: Peter Jones. ered the third leg fastest.

The long-standing event began in 1982 and has been contested annually without a break.

Team placings Senior men: Transition Coaching 2:22:50, Wire Runners 2:23:11.

Senior women: Speedplay Green Stripes 2:43:37, Kfit Kruiser 3:05:19.

Veteran men: Old Eggs For Fast Legs 2:32:11, We run better than the Government 2:52:13, That 70’s team 3:05:23.

Veteran women: Waimea Vet A 2:42:34, Garden Tavern Runners Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery Society Inc.

Club 3:00:06, Waimea Team Buddies 3:11:40.

Junior men: Athletics Nelson Junior Men 2:03:20.

Junior women: Athletics Nelson Junior Women 2:39:49, Marlborough Harriers Junior Women 3:07:32.

Social: Beavertown Hopefuls 2:16:45, Mad Dogs 2:22:43, Marlborough Harrier Social 2:29:55.

Walkers: Waimea Walking Team 4:06:06, Locked Knees 4:08:58, Sharp Walkers 4:59:00.

Leg placings Leg one Senior Men Chase Edmonds 0:24:21; Senior Women Grace Wallace 0:28:31; Veteran Men Graeme Sellars 0:24:45; Veteran

Women Klaartje Von Schier 0:22:44; Junior Men Janek Manderson 0:21:40; Junior Women Iris Meffan 0:25:13; Social Billy Hebberd 0:20:58; Walkers Jim Kerse 0:39:09 Leg two SM Gus Marfell 0:30:32; SW Andrea Livingston 0:41:27; VM Stuart Cottam 0:34:19; VW Klaartje Von Schie 0:35:11; JM Fletcher Pickworth 0:28:33; JW Lucy Martin 0:38:03; Social Robbie Barnes 0:32:01; Walkers Peter Hague 0:52:51.

Leg three SM Fergus Greer 0:30:29; SW Laura Smidt 0:32:38; VM Ian Carter 0:34:42; VW Emma Marsden 0:40:10; JM Luke Clatworthy 0:27:51; JW Ella Donald

0:36:04; Social Stephen Blackwell 0:27:39; Walkers Daryl Nish 0:55:18.

Leg four SM Billy Hebberd 0:24:22; SW Laura Smidt 0:28:08; VM Derek Shaw 0:28:08; VW Fiona Lees 0:30:09; JM Matt Bowen 0:22:12; JW Heidi Stephens 0:29:18; Social Marty Moran 0:26:43; Walkers Ian Courtenay 0:40:12.

Leg five SM Dakoda Jones 0:26:03; SW Jo Dwyer 0:32:32; VM Alistair Cotterill 0:30:17; VW Tania Gardner 0:30:40; JM Ben Baker 0:23:04; JW Lois Braukal 0:28:20; Social Ian Thomas 0:24:59; Walkers Gillian McDougal 0:50:10.

RUGBY TIPPING OUR LOCALS PICK THEIR WINNERS

ROUND 8

Brendon Price - 36/42 Alan Walker & David Buckley - 34/42

Colin Martin - 33/42

John Gargiulo - 33/42 Sophie Greer & Mark Terry - 32/42

Jason Bryant - 32/42

Amy Vercoe -32/42

Ryan Pigou - 31/42

Mike Newman - 30/42

Peter Jones - 30/42

John Tapp - 27/42

Simon Muir - 26/42

Taranaki vs Southland

Tasman vs Auckland

Bay of Plenty vs Hawke’s Bay

Wellington vs Northland

Canterbury vs Counties Manukau

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Sport

Tries galore as B teams fight out draw Peter Jones Reporter

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The Mako B team and their Wellington rugby counterparts made the most of balmy spring conditions at Lansdowne Park on Saturday to turn on a 14-try bonanza.

In the end the sides had to settle for a share of the spoils after a highly-entertaining 47-47 draw.

The visitors had the upper hand, on the scoreboard at least, for most of the contest.

They led 33-19 at halftime and held a 47-40 advantage with full time up on the clock. However Tasman had the final say when winger Timoci Tavatavanawai dived over for his third try and replacement first five Campbell Parata nailed a tricky conversion to force the stalemate.

Both sides possessed players with Mitre 10 Cup experience and brought intensity, pace and power to the contest.

The set pieces were relatively even, while the battle at the breakdown was also well-balanced, offering both sides plenty of quick ball and scoring opportunities.

The Mako front row of Ryan Coxon, Pino Maupese and Sam Matenga were strong, along with powerhouse lock Isaiah Miller and the hard-working Hopoate Taufa at lock.

Skipper Taina Fox-Matamua,

Tasman B loose forward Taine Cragg-Love attempts to evade the tackle of Wellington B fullback Connor Garden-Bachop during the match at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. alongside flankers Taine CraggLove and Tim Sail brought energy and powerful carries to the mix Welsh halfback Declan Smith scored twice and cleared well, while centre Mike Vaeno made sure he made an impact on proceedings.

Electric winger Tavatavanawai, who bagged a hat-trick, continually demonstrated his wonderful ability to break clear of tackles and extricate himself from the

midst of tight defence.

Parata, halfback Nemia Ranuku and Rahiri Witehira added good value off the bench.

Wellington’s backline was marshalled superbly by Laursen, a former Harlequins player who picked up 22 points on a ground he is well familiar with.

Outside him Thomas UmagaJensen and fullback Connor Garden-Bachop underlined their vast potential, while wingers Nash Fiso and Losi Filipo were

fast and elusive.

Prop Morgan Poi, lock Josh Toomaga No 8 Luke Tau’alupe plus flankers Jordan Gillies and Parekura Lalaga were the pick of the visiting crew.

The Mako B side have just concluded their South Island season.

They played three times, losing to Southland 38-33 in their first encounter, beating Canterbury 22-20 then Otago 63-17 but their loss to the Stags meant they finished second overall in the group.

They finish their season with a return match against Canterbury in Kaikoura next weekend.

Tasman Mako B 47 (Taina FoxMatamua, Isaiah Miller, Declan Smith 2, Timoci Tavatavanawai 3 tries, Sam Briggs 4 con, Campbell Parata 2 con) Wellington B 47 (Brandyn Laursen 2, Josh Houston-Tupou, Morgan Poi, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Nash Fiso, Connor Garden-Bachop tries, Laursen 6 con). HT: 33-19 Wellington.

Mayoral candidates share ideas on sport and recreation Peter Jones Marlborough’s three mayoral candidates outlined their vision for sport and recreation in the province during a public meeting in Blenheim last Tuesday.

At the Sport Tasman-facilitated gathering, attended by around 20, Mayor John Leggett, sitting councillor Jamie Arbuckle and firsttime mayoral candidate Rick Ireland were initially asked the same two questions - as mayor, what priority would you give sport and recreation and where would you invest in the sport and recreation sector?

Cr Arbuckle was first up. He labelled investment in sport and recreation as high priority and noted Council already had a huge investment in the area of community facilities. However he felt the Sport and Recreation nine-year plan was due for refreshment, saying there was a need to maintain momentum. He also stressed that sport and recreation was about being active, not necessarily high performance, and said community participation was essential.

The three Marlborough mayoral candidates, from left, Jamie Arbuckle, Rick Ireland and John Leggett.

Photo: Peter Jones.

Mr Ireland underlined the fact his primary motivation was to reduce Council debt over a twoyear period, leading to rates reductions. For that reason it was unlikely new investment would be made in sport and recreation under his watch.

Mayor Leggett, like Cr Arbuckle, felt investment in sport and recreation was high priority. He harked back to the Council’s solid history of providing high-class sporting facilities, suggesting that even in tough times the Council has continued to develop infrastructure.

To illustrate his point he men-

tioned the Olympic Pool complex, the Lansdowne Park redevelopment, continued investment in the region’s cycling and mountain biking tracks, plus the Taylor River walkways, which were getting ever-increasing use.

The Mayor also commented on the high participation rate in this area and the number of volunteers, which demonstrated a healthy future for the region’s sport and recreational sector, claiming that, as mayor, he would “drive that along”.

Mr Ireland responded to the second question in a similar manner to the first, taking a familiar hard

line on spending. He suggested patience was required. While acknowledging the importance of sport and recreation, especially with the younger brigade, he did not advocate carrying debt forward.

Mayor Leggett immediately responded by noting that the Marlborough council were one of only seven in New Zealand with a AA+ credit rating and suggested they had their debt well under control.

He felt more investment in volunteers, coaches, expertise throughout the various codes and young people in the community would

be appropriate, following Sport NZ’s lead.

With the aim of improving the health of the region’s young people, thus alleviating future problems, the Mayor agreed that the Sport and Recreation long term plan needed to be looked at.

He pointed to Endeavour Park, Stadium 2000, the Equestrian Centre and the Queen Charlotte Yacht Club as examples of successful investment within the region.

Finally, Cr Arbuckle said the council were already doing a good job supporting sport and recreation but must continue to keep listening closely to the voice of the community and not just rely on the annual or long term plans. He said if he becomes mayor he will open the doors to all council meetings.

He added that it was crucial that the proposed Sports Hub at Lansdowne Park was built, as well as the Picton Pool and the planned Whale Trail, while advocating that work be done on ensuring the Queen Charlotte Track becomes recognised as one of the country’s Great Walks.

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