Marlborough Weekly - 5 May 2020

WINTER G IS COMIN

Tuesday 5 May 2020

Dino designer

Goodbye groundsman

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Master builders’ big thank you

Back row: Bevan Kenny, Richard Anderson, Steve Koller and John Tovey. Front: Daniel Francis, Gordon Harper and George Guthrie. Photo: Matt Brown.

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Blenheim builders are gifting their time to essential workers in a hands-on gesture of thanks.

George Guthrie Construction came up with a practical way to

honour community heroes working hard during lockdown.

And as word grew, other Master Builders were quick to jump on board.

Seven nominated locals will benefit from the generous offer of two builders and one day of work for free.

Kate Guthrie from George Guthrie Construction came up with the plan to thank those working during alert level 4.

But she says there were so many worthy winners it was impossible to pick just one.

“There were some pretty heartwarming stories and I thought,

we can’t just pick one winner.

“I wanted to give other people the opportunity. There are so many people doing it tough out there and some of the stories that came out were quite sad.

“The response was overwhelming; just exceptional. I contacted Master Builders to see if anyone

wanted to help and people were immediately keen- saying yes straight away.”

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Sounds residents call for ‘proper’ port talks as Covid pushes consultation online Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

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Marlborough Sounds residents want consultation on a multimillion-dollar ferry terminal upgrade to be extended.

A switch to online consultation amid the coronavirus lockdown is not enough, say some worried residents who are calling for extra time.

But organisers say it’s not that easy and cannot put plans on hold indefinitely.

KiwiRail, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), Port Marlborough, and the Marlborough District Council last year began their plans to replace three old ferries with two larger ships, starting with community consultation.

Speaking on behalf of the pro-

ject managers, Port Marlborough capabilities manager Rose Prendevilles says “open days” under current alert level three were not an option.

They were unsure when large gatherings would be allowed again.

“We are also unable to put the project on hold indefinitely because the new ships are due to arrive in 2024 and the new terminal infrastructure must be in place,” she says.

One-on-one meetings with social distancing might be possible under level two if small gatherings were approved by the Government, but this might not be until mid to late May. This round of consultation was set to end on May 25. “[We] are very happy to arrange Zoom or similar video conversa-

tions with individuals or small groups,” Rose says.

Queen Charlotte Sound Residents Association chairman Tim Healey wrote to the council and port late last month, saying feedback should not close until “proper” consultation had occurred.

Before Covid-19 hit, the association says it received just three days notice before the only open day held so far on the upgrade.

A website on the update said open days were “unlikely to be rescheduled”, but people could submit feedback on an interactive online platform and over email and phone calls.

Healey said the decision to move consultation online was “commendable” but “not democratic” as it isolated those who

struggled to use or did not have internet, such as older people. ​ It was important residents were able to share their thoughts on a project with “serious” possible impacts on the environment, transport and Picton’s beautification, he says.

“Consultation is supposed to lead to wider debate.”

Picton Business Group chairman Graham Gosling said the group also wanted more face-to-face consultation on the upgrade.

“They’ve got one chance to get it right,” he said. “When you get a group of people together, you get different views ... It’s invaluable.

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Productivity problems plague pruners Matt Brown Reporter

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Grape growers’ dependence on overseas workers to prune more than 27,000 hectares of grape vines has been jeopardised by the coronavirus pandemic.

The massive job needs about 2800 Pacific Island workers, brought in under the government’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.

But wine bosses are optimistic there are enough RSE workers already in the country to complete the vital horticulture work.

A call has also gone out to Kiwis looking for work.

Wine Marlborough chief executive Marcus Pickens says experienced pruners are not allowed in the country under lockdown laws.

Despite a shortage of experienced workers in the country, pruning will still go-ahead, using summer staff already here.

“There will be a productivity difference,” he says.

“There will be an experience gap.”

Marcus says the usual winter work force will, at this stage, remain in their home country as tight border restrictions prevents movement between countries.

However, the summer workforce is still here.

“We’re giving them the opportunity for more work.”

Pruning 27,000 hectares of grape vines usually takes about four months, Marcus says.

“We were forecasting a large deficit [of workers], but now we’re a lot more optimistic.

“RSE workers are still going to be the core of the workforce.

But they won’t be coming in from overseas.

He says the new workers will require a large degree of training required to get them up to speed.

“We’ve had a steady amount of wins along the way,” Marcus says.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently extended some RSE workers visas until the end of September.

“The ability for people to stay on and work has been clarified,” Marcus says.

“We weren’t certain people could move between regions.”

“Hawkes Bay may have a group of people picking apples – some of the workers will move to Marlborough.

“We’ve had confirmation that that can still happen.

“We have safe, low-risk travel plans approved by MBIE.” The Bragato Research Institute

Wine Marlborough chief executive Marcus Pickens. Photo: Supplied. recently released information on pruning options during a potential labour shortage which includes a one-season pruning alternative and a fact sheet on “mothballing” vineyards.

Marcus says it will be a businessby-business choice.

“It’s a rather severe measure and I don’t think it will be widely adopted,” he says.

Alternatives to pruning could include realigning vineyards, widening rows or replanting.

“There are a number of things people could do,” Marcus says.

“Individual businesses will have to make those decisions.”

He says another question is what will happen when border restrictions are eased.

“When people can go home, will

they?

“Will people be able to come?”

He says RSE workers will remain the “core” of the vineyard workforce, but there is plenty of work for Kiwis, too.

“We’re continually calling out for Kiwis to join in the industry,” he says.

“We need to show there are a lot of careers in the wine industry.”

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Warm response to winter clothes appeal Matt Brown

Stranded Pacific Island workers here for the summer season were facing a cold winter with no warm clothes.

Stuck in New Zealand as the coronavirus pandemic closed borders, about 40 men were left lacking winter gear.

But a warm-hearted gesture from the Picton community will now help keep the crews cosy as temperatures drop.

St Vincent de Paul shop man-

ager Marianne Govaerts put out a message on social media asking for help.

The appeal has mobilised the “amazing” Picton community, securing more than 25 bags of warm winter gear.

“Picton’s response has been amazing,” Marianne says.

“We want to help them, and we can, so why not?”

She says the overseas workers send all their money home to their extended families, and do not have things like credit

cards to order clothing online.

Marianne says she found out about the overseas workers’ need via Facebook and took up the cause.

“For cases like this, social media is amazing,” she says.

The workers, who live in Seddon, received the first delivery of warm clothing on Friday.

“We help wherever,” Marianne says.

“If it’s needed, we help.

“We help a lot of people here so why not extend that to

Seddon?

“We go under the motto; we can’t change the world, but we can change people’s lives.

“Picton doesn’t have a Red Cross or Salvation Army, that’s why we’re being proactive.”

She says she takes the details of every person who donates, for contact tracing.

“The generosity, it’s blown us away,” she says.

“When you’re passionate about it, it’s effortless.”

St Vincent de Paul shop manager Marianne Govaerts and “right-hand woman” Maria McConway. Photo: Supplied.

Building a brighter future for competition winners FROM PAGE 1 Building, Scott Construction and Andrew Pope Homes have all joined in to give back to the community.

After posting on social media about the competition, Kate says she was inundated with nominations.

Health care professionals, a policewoman, a firefighter, a rest home carer and supermarket staff were among those put forward for the prize.

But it was courier driver Toni McKenzie, who nominated someone else for the prize, who was the first winner after getting three nominations herself.

Kate says that without the support of other building businesses, they wouldn’t be able to choose so many winners.

“What started as a little gesture to show how much we’ve appreciated the essential workers has quickly evolved into something a lot bigger.

“We had an incredible amount of entries and support, not just locally but nationally and now with the generosity of all the

Master Builders from across Marlborough have volunteered their time and skill. Photo: Matt Brown. other building businesses that have come on board, we don’t just have one winner.

“We now have a lot more thanks to the support and manpower received from these brilliant companies.”

Megan Hadfield, Pip and Chris Elliffe, Libbie Tautari, Jarrod and Jenna Hope, Victoria Leov and Cora McConnell are the other winners, with one more to be announced. Kate says staff were lucky enough to stay

at home during level 4 while essential workers had no choice.

“Now we’re in a privileged position to contribute in getting NZ’s economy back up and running.

“We want to do a little something for an essential worker, someone that’s out there at the forefront during Covid-19 stage 4 that hasn’t had the time or skills to complete jobs.

“This is just our little way of saying thanks.”

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Wine tours go virtual Matt Brown As Covid-19 takes its toll on tourism in Marlborough, one wine tour company is innovating online to help survive the downturn.

Bubbly Grape Wine Tours owner Gary Thorpe is taking his tours, and Marlborough wines, virtual.

And he says without the lockdown, he would never have had the time to do it.

“The concept is really simple,” Gary says.

“Some of the wineries in the Napa Valley have been doing it for years.”

Gary offers a portal, virtualcellardoor.nz, where tourists can order wine then have a tasting session with winemakers from several local wineries.

He says the initiative should appeal to all wineries, promoting the wine industry and his “real-life” tours.

“I’ve had some very positive responses from wineries,” he says.

Bubbly Grape Wine Tours has four vehicles, all of which have lain dormant since the week prior to lockdown.

Gary says social distancing rules won’t allow his business to run at level 2, and even at level 1 he says he will be limiting tours to people from a single bubble.

“We would still be working now,

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Work begins on long-awaited Lansdowne Park sportshub Peter Jones

Bubbly Grape Wine Tours owner Gary Thorpe. Photo: Supplied. we would have been busy right through April.”

And while he doesn’t see locals taking up wine tours as restrictions ease, he says he’s optimistic about Kiwi tourists discovering the region in the months to come.

“Google says about 70 per cent of Kiwis are planning holidays in New Zealand.

“So, I’m optimistic about seeing

more people travelling and experiencing what this country has to offer.”

He says while the future is uncertain, there is light at the end of the tunnel. “It could go ballistic, or nothing at all until the next season.”

But rumblings from wineries have been positive and soon, virtual tours of Marlborough’s wine could be the new normal.

An iconic part of Marlborough’s rugby headquarters, and its history, has gone.

The southern bank, from where thousands of supporters have roared their appreciation of rugby excellence over many decades, has been levelled, making way for construction of a $4.3m sportshub at Lansdowne Park.

Marlborough construction business Robinson Construction Limited have been awarded the contract with council bosses hoping the appointment will help kickstart the region’s economy.

Work began a week ago, when the Government dropped the alert level to level three, allowing building projects to proceed.

Council property and community facilities manager Jamie Lyall says the new multi-code shared space building is a project by locals for locals.

“It will create employment throughout the entire construction supply chain.

“From the beginning of the project through to the end,

The southern bank at Lansdowne Park was bulldozed to make way the new sportshub. Photo Peter Jones. local excavators, builders and block layers, roofers, plumbers and electricians, painters, and landscapers will all contribute,” Jamie says.

Located between the netball courts and the southern end of the main rugby ground, the new facility will include toilets and change rooms for netball, rugby, touch and softball, as well as office space for sports administration staff.

A bar, kitchen, function area, equipment storerooms, umpire rooms and a tuck shop will also be included.

Construction is expected to take about 12 months.

Jamie says using a local construction company will help the region’s economic recovery post COVID-19 and will have positive flow on effects.

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Young designer’s dino passion Paula Hulburt A young boy’s talent for drawing dinosaurs has sparked a T-shirt business that’s gaining fans fast.

Eleven-year-old Makai Cresswell from Blenheim has launched an online clothing company, MC Designs.

And the entrepreneur’s dinosaur designs have proven so popular some are being sent overseas.

With help from mum Kalita and dad Greg, the Bohally Intermediate student started his fledgling company in February.

Makai says he is delighted to get the chance to share his creations.

“I have always loved to draw.

“I started when I was about three years old.

“I like that there’s lots of different types of dinosaurs and I like their different spikes, scales, teeth, spines and the sounds they make.”

Taking his inspiration from movies like Jurassic World, each intricate design takes around one to two hours.

Years of practice means he knows

how to get his ideas done.

“I can draw them quickly because I make the details random. I watch movies like Jurassic World and get scenes from them to inspire me.

“I have always drawn a lot, so I have had lots of practice,” he says.

When his not designing T-shirts and hoodies, the former Witherlea School student watches movies and enjoys board games with brother Cooper, 14, and sister Mali, 9.

But he is always drawn back to the design board and the favourable reaction he has been getting has been exciting, he says.

“It makes me feel happy and proud. People commenting on my Facebook/Instagram pages makes me feel inspired about drawing and designing more.”

Makai’s designs are being sold across New Zealand with some heading to Australia and South Africa via Marlborough customers.

Mum Kalita says the family have been overwhelmed by the positive response.

Designer Makai Cresswell has turned his passion for dinosaurs into a design business. Photo: Supplied.

“We have been completely blown away at the response and interest from all over NZ.

“Thank you to everyone who has ordered and supported Makai’s dream of having his own little

business doing something he’s passionate about, which is drawing dinosaurs.”

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As a rule, I feel around intermediate age would be the first I'd entertain the idea, but it depends on the situation and kid. For example if you had 2 kids at different lessons then I would consider the older one having a phone so you could contact in case of delay getting to them. Or in the case of separated families.

Melissa Haylock As a parent it’s an individual choice.

Personally, I have no problem with my son having one. He’s responsible and we both can contact each other if need be. I feel safer with him being out with one than if he didn’t Andrea Palmer Every child is different. I feel it’s when they are old enough to know the respect of personal belongings and people’s feelings and the value of money.

Scott Bruning When they can pay for it themselves Savannah Kemp

Depends I guess, but when I grew up, I had a phone card and if I needed to call home, I could use a phone box, I know they are still around, but not as many as there used to be.

Michelle Campbell

With lockdown level 3 comes the return of construction - and the beginning of one of the council's construction projects - a $4.3million sportshub.

Sorry hard to see from the above pic, is this two stories? And if so is there wheelchair access to both levels??

Via lift or ramp etc?

Hularii Mckenzie Will people ever get to use this again?

Christine Hutchison

Coronavirus case confirmed in Marlborough brings the total to 14 confirmed cases in Marlborough and 12 probable.

It’s not difficult, if you want to catch or spread it to loved ones carry on as life before level 4; simply only your self to blame, you burst your bubble and infected it.

Emma Henderson Only four active from the stats today via the DHB website!

Emma-Jaye King

When my son started Intermediate yr 7. So he can contact me as he has a lot of sports practices after school etc and so he can text or ring me when he needs picking up or is going to be late.

Shiloh MacDonald Ten is too young to have access to social media and the other technologies available, but the right age to have a cellphone to call their parents at anytime.

Peter Jackson When they are ever out of your house without you and you feel you need to be able to check up on them.

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The mangled engine of the Picton to Christchurch Express after it derailed. All photos supplied courtesy of Nigel Perry.

Looking back: Train disasters in Marlborough Blenheim writer and amateur historian Nigel Perry remembers visiting the scene of a serious train crash as a child. Here, he shares some photos of two of Marlborough’s most remembered train crashes and explains what happened Nigel Perry It was a fine, warm day in late February 1948 when word reached shocked residents in Blenheim, Ward and Seddon of a fatal train crash.

The Picton to Christchurch Express had derailed as it rounded a curve between Seddon and Ward. Sadly, six people were killed, including Blenheim woman Gwen Cresswell and Reg Dawkins from Havelock.

As the engine skidded on to its side, the carriages following behind telescoped into the back of it, virtually disintegrating on impact.

Sixty-three people were badly injured.

A first-grade train driver with no experience of the route told a later enquiry into the crash that he had misjudged the speed of the turn.

The enquiry ruled the administration was to blame for assigning an in experienced driver to the route and the driver was cleared of manslaughter.

Some 40 years later on 13 December 1989, the south bound coastal pacific train was derailed just south of Ward. A car and truck collided on the road right next to the train track and the truck rolled straight into the path of the oncoming train.

Despite the best efforts of the driver to avoid the obstacle, the train hit the accident scene.

Left: Passengers were quick to help each other in the aftermath of the fatal crash as rescuers arrived at the scene.

Below: The south bound coastal pacific train was derailed just south of Ward in 1989.

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Appeal for business owners to get help Company owners are being warned not to make hasty decisions about the future of their businesses in the wake of coronavirus lockdown.

Support agencies are appealing for people to get advice which could help them survive the sudden downturn.

Business Trust Marlborough manager Brian Dawson says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and some distraught business owners have not sought help.

“The first step should be to talk with your accountant, and to services like Business Trust Marlborough, where we can provide you with mentors to help with specific aspects of your business where you have specific need for help.

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Harness racing fraternity prepared to get back on track Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough’s harness racing fraternity are picking up the pace as they move towards a planned return to the starting line.

Under level four restrictions the nation’s standardbred racing industry was effectively shut down – trials and meetings were cancelled while trainers were restricted to walking or jogging their charges.

However, with the introduction of level three on March 28, fast work is now permitted and stables are able to begin preparing their horses properly as they look towards a vastly-revised racing calendar proposed to kick off at the end of May. RITA [the Racing Industry Transition Agency] and the various codes have come up with a draft set of dates for a return to action, beginning on Friday May 29 and continuing until July 31.

Under the new plan, which is yet to be confirmed, harness racing would be confined to four main centres – Christchurch’s Addington Raceway, Ascot Park in Invercargill, Cambridge Raceway in the Waikato and Alexandra Park in Auckland and would be public-excluded. Thirty seven meetings have been crammed into the planned programme, designed to cater for what HRNZ describe as a “pent-up demand for racing”.

Petrina Shutkowski is chairperson of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club and, along with husband Allan, is one of a group of seven local trainers who prepare harness horses at the Waterlea track.

Another local trainer, Anne-Marie Best, has her own training facilities.

Petrina says the level four shutdown has been tough for most in the industry, especially given the fact many of the horses were primed and ready for racing when they had to stand down.

“They are like honed athletes, ready to go and then if you don’t do anything with them that’s a recipe for disaster, with injuries occurring.

“We have got friends in Christchurch who have lost a good racehorse, broke its leg in the paddock …. It was ready to go racing and they didn’t do anything with it for a period of time. So they decided to jog their whole team in the end, to

Petrina and Allan Shutkowski with their horse CA Penny, after her 2018 win at Manawatu. Photo: Supplied. prevent further injuries.”

Now, under level three, the reins have been loosened and trainers are busy preparing for a May 29 resumption. “We have basically got a full contingent of horses back [at Waterlea] since Tuesday with most starting to be fast worked.”

Petrina said there was still some clarity needed over several aspects of the programme going forward.

“We still don’t know what the stake money will look like, what the rules and regulations will be as far as travelling, or anything about the programming. [Harness Racing NZ] have asked for feedback on which horses are back in work so they can have more of an idea to base their programming around.”

She has been casting an envious eye across the ditch, where the Australian racing industry continues to operate, albeit in front of empty stands.

“Apart from Tasmania, racing has just carried on without people on course. That has been a bonus for our [NZ] TAB because they haven’t had a lot of local product to sell … but obviously their turnover is well down, which is another issue.”

While many businesses are struggling to survive financially through the pandemic restrictions, and a few thoroughbred trainers have suggesting they may have to move to stay afloat, Petrina feels the harness code may be in a better position to ride out the storm.

“Many of our trainers are hobby

trainers and that’s probably the strength of harness racing, they are people with other jobs. However, many of the high-profile owners will be taking a hit on their business’s cash flows so I would expect a flow-back effect through that.”

Although there is obviously plenty of water to pass under the bridge before racing can regain its previous position on the

sporting calendar, Petrina is relatively happy with progress.

“There are still a lot of unknowns but at least we are back working the horses. We are still waiting to see what happens with the following calendar, especially regarding race meetings for the Seddon Shield districts. We are hopeful we will stay on the calendar.”

Following the removal of their

winter meeting, the Marlborough Harness Racing Club race only once a year, in January, so Petrina is optimistic of being able to run a successful meeting.

“There is a lot of planning which goes into running that meeting so the sooner we [get confirmation] the easier it is to organise.

Hopefully we will know in the next month or two what is going on with [January’s meeting].”

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Is it time to resurrect former rugby favourite?

Peter Jones OPINION As New Zealand rugby’s decision-makers grapple with ways to keep all their stakeholders happy during this time of uncertainty, perhaps a glance “back to the future” would help.

The NZRU will have a much-reduced time frame into which they must squeeze community, provincial, Super and international rugby, all the while ensuring there is sufficient money flowing into the national coffers to sustain the game at the top level.

To achieve this end, some lateral thinking will be required, along the lines of producing crowdpleasing fixtures which can be put together relatively quickly and which could offer decent revenue, whether walk-up or TV. Those of us old enough to remember square-toed boots, the art of rucking and front rows who set their own scrums will also recall the allure of North Island v South Island fixtures - for Mainlanders an annual opportunity to put the boys from the “big smoke” in their place.

Maybe, in this unique situation, it’s time to drag the Interisland match out of the cupboard.

The last time it was played was in 2012, a one-off fixture to help bail Otago rugby out of a difficult financial situation. Mako players Quentin MacDonald, Kade Poki and Tom Marshall featured for

The Forsyth Barr indoor stadium in Dunedin – a perfect venue for a series of North v South matches. the South. Before that there was another one-off game, also staged in Dunedin, in 1995.

The fixture originated in 1897 and ran almost non-stop until 1986, apart from a couple of short breaks during the war years. It was only played once in Blenheim, in 1983, won 22-9 by the North Islanders after the sides were locked 3-3 at halftime. Marlborough man Jim Love played lock for the South, who were captained by Grant Perry, father of Tasman All Black Tim Perry.

Given the crowded schedule that NZ Rugby have operated since the 1987 World Cup it is no wonder the traditional fixture was shelved. However, similar to club and provincial rugby, such games generate more of a “tribal” atmosphere than many of the professional games served up at the

moment.

I am sure, with some creative thinking and the buy-in of the NZ Rugby Players Association, a match could take place.

Or even better. How about choosing two decent-sized squads from the ranks of 2020 NZ-based Super players, basing them at Dunedin’s covered stadium for a week and playing a three-match, SaturdayWednesday-Saturday series? The matches would provide a break from the Super Rugby merry-goround and provide a refreshing appetiser for rugby-starved fans.

The clashes would also serves as a decent warm-up for players either returning to Super Rugby or International play, if they are to proceed.

If the matches had to be played in an empty stadium so be it, I am sure they would make very enter-

taining television viewing.

I have taken the liberty of selecting two possible teams, chosen on the basis of which Island they were born on. To boost the strength of the squads, players born overseas are also eligible, on the basis of who they first represented in the NPC. And let’s not forget the possibility of attracting such luminaries as Dan Carter, Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick, based abroad but maybe keen on a pick-up game?

Possible 2020 North v South sides (based on where they were born) North Island: Karl Tu’inukuafe, Dane Coles, Atu Moli, Jackson Hemopo, Scott Barrett, Sam Cane, Lachlan Boshier, Ardie Savea; Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Jack Good-

hue, Braydon Ennor, George Bridge, Jordie Barrett.

Also: Codie Taylor, Sione Mafileo, Hoskins Sotutu, Luke Jacobsen, Dalton Papalii, Blake Gibson, TJ Perenara, Bryn Hall, Stephen Perofeta, Ngani Laumape, Sean Stevenson, Solomon Alaimalo.

North Island internationals (with first team they played NPC for): Michael Alaalatoa (Australia/Manawatu), Sevu Reece (Fiji/Waikato), Vaea Fifita (Tonga/Wellington), Rikki Riccitelli (South Africa/Hawke’s Bay), Wes Goosen (South Africa/Wellington).

South Island: Joe Moody, Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Luke Romano, Patrick Tuipulotu, Matt Todd, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Sanders; Mitchell Drummond, Richie Mo’unga, Will Jordan, David Havili, Anton Lienert-Brown, Josh McKay, Damien McKenzie.

Also: Harry Allan, Brodie McAlister, Blair Prinsep, Tom Christie, Billy Harmon, Quentin Strange, Reed Prinsep, James Lentjes, Jack Stratton, Mitch Hunt, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Sio Tomkinson.

South Island internationals (with first team they played NPC for): Shannon Frizell (Tonga/ Tasman), Leicester Fainga’anuku (Tonga/Tasman), Tyrel Lomax (Australia/Tasman), Fin Christie (Scotland/Tasman), Josh Dickson (Australia/Otago), Nepo Laulala (Samoa/Canterbury), Siate Tokalahi (Tonga/Canterbury).

Long-serving tennis groundsman retires Peter Jones

When winter comes and the verdant grass courts of the Rapaura Tennis Club are left to recover for the forthcoming season, it will mark the end of an era.

As the season ends, the man who has given over 70 years of service to the country club will step aside.

Groundsman Ewen Robinson first tended to the club’s facilities in 1947. His introduction to the job came soon after World War 2 when his grandfather, Harry Robinson, who was president of the club at that stage, approached Ewen and said, “I’ve got a job for you son”.

“He took me down to the tennis courts, there was only two courts at the time and he showed me the old 15 inch push mower and how to mark the lines out and left me to it.

“He gave me a half a crown a week [about 25c nowadays] … I guess that was worth quite a bit then,” recalled Ewen.

The 84-year-old, who played rugby for Marlborough from

1955-58, has had an on-going connection with the club’s courts ever since, apart from a couple of breaks to pursue sporting commitments then serve in the Army during the 1960s in Malaysia and Borneo.

After his time abroad he returned to the family farm and said, “Somehow I must have got talked into looking after the tennis courts again”.

“I rejoined the club and started playing so I guess it was a natural progression … it just happened.”

Ewen continued to work on the courts but recalls others such as Shug Cameron, whose son Glen Cameron will now take on the groundsman’s role, George Crosby and Ewen’s son Mason Robinson doing stints behind the mower.

Since the mid-1990s Ewen has handled the job himself, a role that, until recently, was purely voluntary.

“I refused to take any money for a long time, it was a labour of love, but in recent times I relented and accepted a small recompense.

Groundsman Ewen Robinson prepares the Rapaura Tennis Club courts for the popular doubles tournament in 2018.

Photo: Peter Jones.

“Although I would have been it was time to give someone else happy to continue doing the job a go.”

After starting out with just two for the satisfaction.

“I still enjoy [the job] but just felt courts, plus a grass netball court

before WW2, Rapaura now boasts six courts, the only club grass surfaces in the province. Despite the improvements and additions over time, Ewen said his job had not changed too much.

“The machinery is now a bit more modern, but actually it wasn’t long ago that I was walking behind a 22 inch reel mower and spraying with a little lawn boy.”

Ewen is justly proud of the facility, saying he always got a thrill out of seeing them being well used and performing up to expectation, especially at big tournaments such as the annual Rapaura Doubles tournament.

“It’s great seeing really good players using the courts. You get a few accolades at the end of those events, which sort of makes it worthwhile.

“But, as I said, it was a labour of love really, love and loyalty I suppose, serving my family.

“My grandfather ended up being president for 50 years and I always felt he was looking down on me saying ‘keep up the good work son’.”

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community, which is cool. I actually really enjoy this time of the year.”

Despite being away from gyms and the outdoors, Jeremy has managed to cram a solid half hour work-out into his busy day.

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ple have to stay in their hotel rooms.”

Jeremy’s wife Kate owns a gym, but those establishments are not allowed to open in the UAE so she has been working hard online for the past three weeks, holding sessions and giving lessons “to keep things rolling”.

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Jeremy Manning checks in from Dubai, with the famous Burj Al Arab Hotel behind him. Photo: Supplied.

Last weeks solutions

No matter where in the world you are based, it seems COVID-19 has had a major impact on your life.

Former Marlborough sportsman Jeremy Manning, a professional rugby player with Munster and Newcastle, then assistant coach of the Olympic champion Fijian sevens side, lives in the United Arab Emirates where he works as a personal fitness trainer.

He is usually stationed in Abu Dhabi, but is now locked down at his employer’s request in Dubai.

The 34-year-old described the present situation in the UAE as “quite strange”.

“Even when you are driving, or out anywhere, you need to be wearing a mask as a necessity.

If you are seen [not wearing a mask] on the speed cameras you will be fined as well.”

When Jeremy drove from Abu Dhabi to Dubai the road was blocked with all travellers having their temperatures taken.

“You also need moving permits for essential workers, so the place is a bit of a ghost town actually.

“Dubai is usually so busy, but now you can’t do anything. Peo-

explained.”

As an example, Jeremy said his current daily work-out involved 100 wide push-ups, 100 burpees, 200 squats, 100 butterfly sit-ups, 100 narrow push-ups and 100 step-ups onto the bed.

“You don’t need a gym for that,” he pointed out, “the reason I go to the gym is for the social interaction and to challenge yourself against people of your standard, or who are better, faster, stronger than you … so you can use it as a competition to push yourself a bit harder.”

He also suggested looking on You Tube for work-out ideas.

“There is something to suit all body types, for instance if you are a broken-down rugby player you are quite limited in what you can do by past injuries etc.”

“You just have to maintain and keep active during these tough times. I’m sure if everyone respects what the governments have been saying the lockdowns will soon be lifted.

“I have been keeping track with what has been happening in New Zealand and it has been amazing … I hope other countries throughout the world take notice and follow suit.”

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On 1 May 2020, passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, aged 61 years.

Much loved father of Hannah and Jamie and Grandad of Tommy. Loved brother of Neil, Ewen, Seumas, Cat and Colin. Messages to 9 Rex Place, Rangiora 7400 or www. cloudybayfunerals. co.nz. Special thanks to the team at Cloudy Bay Winery. Due to current circumstances, a cremation for Dugald has been held with a Memorial Service to be advised later.

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Died on 30 April 2020 peacefully at home, in his 78th year. Dearly loved husband of Ellen, and loved Father, Father in Law, and Grandad of his 4 sons and their families. In appreciation of their love and care, any donations to Hospice Marlborough, PO Box 411, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated. Messages to 11 Blackmore Place, Blenheim 7201. A private interment for Wes, by his family, will take place at the Fairhall Cemetery.

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Dugald Alan

Linda Maureen Joy

Wesley John

Diana Jane Elizabeth (nee Taylor)

Died peacefully at home on Sunday April 12, 2020. Dearly loved mother of Brent, Wayne, and Michelle. Adored grandmother of Chantele, Marcus, Shannon, Mischa and Eli, and great grandmother of Bayleigh and Ava who she loved dearly with every fibre of her being. Missed by her wider family. Messages may be sent to 3 Fulton Street, Blenheim 7201.

A private interment has taken place.

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Passed away at the Marlborough Hospice on Wednesday 29 April 2020, after a short illness, in her 81st year.

Dearly loved wife of the late James Alexander Johnston (Johnnie).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Doug and Sandy (Carterton), Jim and Lyne (Blenheim), Barrie and Lyn (Perth), Gael and Rodney (St. Arnaud), Kellie and Gary (Blenheim).

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