Marlborough Weekly - 7 July 2020

Tuesday 7 July 2020

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Heartbroken couple face deportation

Paula Hulburt Editor

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When Derek and Maureen Waller moved to New Zealand, they found happiness in the wake of tragedy.

The husband and wife, originally from England, were devastated when their only son died suddenly.

They made the move to Renwick to be closer to their daughter who had immigrated to New Zealand.

But now the couple may be forced to leave their family behind as they face deportation after five years of calling the community home.

SEE PAGE 2 Derek and Maureen Waller long to stay in New Zealand to be nearer to their family and friends. Photo: Matt Brown.

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It is a terrible blow say the stricken pair whose only grandchildren are in New Zealand.

“We’re totally desperate about what to do next,” says Maureen.

“We’re so well known in Renwick; it’s such a gorgeous community and people help each other out.

“It’s devastating and people keep asking us what we’ve done wrong.”

The couple lost their son David, 42, when he suffered a heart attack in 2011.

When their then son-in-law was headhunted for a job in Christchurch, they knew they had to leave the UK. “We couldn’t lose both our children,” says Derek, a retired engineering teacher.

Both had fallen in love with the country on previous holidays and

were told by an independent immigration agent they would have no problem getting residency.

They arrived in New Zealand on a Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa and have spent $30,000 trying to get residency.

A change in rules when the Labour government got in meant they could only stay up to six months at a time, with a maximum total stay of 18 months in three years. Only 1000 people a year can apply for residency under this scheme.

A last-ditch attempt to persuade immigration to let them stay failed and the pair have been told they have to leave in September.

“We fell in love with Marlborough, the climate and the people,” says Derek.

“Our four-bedroom house means we have plenty of room for our daughter and grandchildren when they come and stay.

“We have private British pensions, have savings and pay for health care privately. We don’t rely on the government for anything.

“This has caused us both a lot of stress and worry.”

Both Derek, 76, and Maureen, 73, do volunteer work in Renwick, with Derek a committed member of the Menz Shed.

“There are people who rely on us, people who are distraught for us,” says Maureen.

Under immigration rules, the couple must be sponsored to the tune of $160,000 a year.

After their daughter and son-inlaw separated, the pair faced a shortfall in sponsorship.

But offers of additional financial sponsorship from friends have been turned down by immigration officials, says Derek.

“We’ve been told we’re out of options and will have to leave and

go back to England in September.

“We have no idea how we will start again.”

Chairman of the Renwick Men’s Shed Rick Gleeson says Derek has been a valued member of the team since 2016.

“Derek has a lot of skills to contribute, is very passionate, loyal and always willing to help anybody or with anything that needs doing.

“It would be of great loss and sadness to myself, all of our Menz Shed members and to the local community to lose Derek and his wife Maureen who also helps out a lot in our community, the Renwick School, one of the local Marae’s school and helping with our BBQ’s at Bunnings.”

Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment did not provide comment before this publication went to print.

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Troubled club on its own Matt Brown

New Zealand’s national body for clubs has booted the Clubs of Marlborough from its ranks.

Tournaments have been pulled and member benefits annulled after the annual $17,000 membership fee, due in April, went unpaid.

Clubs New Zealand chief executive Larry Graham says they loved holding tournaments and events at the venue – but the rules are clear.

“Any club that doesn’t pay their annual capitation fee – they become unfinancial,” he says.

A darts tournament, meant to begin next week, has been cancelled and an upcoming crib-

bage tournament has also been pulled.

“We have loved holding tournaments and events here; It’s the perfect club for that,” Larry says. “But if you don’t pay, you don’t play.”

The removal of the club from the national body follows a failed attempt by members to oust club president Jason Clouston at an extraordinary meeting last week.

Some members complained about the legitimacy of the meeting, saying it failed to follow club rules and should be declared invalid.

Clubs New Zealand has 311 clubs in their network and organise 55 national sports tour-

naments.

Larry says the Clubs of Marlborough board has not been in contact with the national body, and there was no attempt at organising an alternative payment method.

“We’ve had a great relationship with the operational staff,” he says. “We’ve never dealt with the committee.”

Clubs New Zealand members have reciprocal agreements with other clubs in the country and can use their local membership card to gain access to the whole network.

“It’s a huge loss for the community on one hand and a huge loss for the members on the other.”

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Picton’s Pasifika production pride Paula Hulburt The door to Picton School hall is flung open amid a babble of excited chatter.

Wilting school bags are dragged across the floor behind excited children as they head to Pasifika Production practice, their smiles broad and voices high.

The bell has just rung to mark the end of the day and Susana Doris Evalu-Tyrell waits as she does every Friday and Wednesday for the students to arrive.

Originally from Samoa, Susana wanted to ensure her heritage remained part of their lives and with other Pacific Island families in the Picton community it seemed like a good fit.

The idea for the group was born and it proved so popular that soon children from all backgrounds were asking to join.

“I wanted it to be culturally inclusive,” she says.

The group has almost doubled in size and has around 40 members.

As the music begins, the children, aged from 5 to 10 years old, quickly take their places. Poised for action, small brows slightly furrowed in concentration, they begin to dance.

Faces light up and eyes cast quick glances around the room to reas-

sure themselves they are keeping up. The smiles are infectious, and the sense of pride is palpable as they show-off their moves.

“Our children come from different backgrounds,” says Susana who is a regular volunteer at the school.

“I wanted to open the Pasifika Production group to everyone as there seemed to be a need for it, it is for everybody.

“It’s not just dance we do, next term the children are going to create designs from their imaginations of flowers or plants and print them on T-shirts.

“At the end of the project they will get to take their T-shirts home with them and be proud of what they have done,” she says.

The group has already performed in public and were captured on film as part of the Tuia 250 celebrations last year.

Picton School Principal Dave Sullivan says the school is lucky to have Susana, who also fundraises for the group and makes their costumes.

“The children are so excited about it. We are a culturally inclusive school and a lot of our children have dual heritage and it’s great that Susana does this.

‘This teaches them so much and the ability to perform in front of

Nine-year-old Anika Jones joined the Pasifika Production group after lockdown as she had heard it was great fun. Photo: Paula Hulburt. the public, their confidence has greatly improved.

Nine-year-old Anika Jones joined the group after lockdown as she had heard it was great fun.

“I really enjoy it the costumes and music are great and it’s something my crew and I can do together. It’s

helped me feel more confident,” she says.

Friend Jayla Murrell, 10, says she wanted to be part of the group after watching them perform at the Picton Christmas parade last year.

“It looked like so much fun and

it really is.”

For Susana, seeing the children smiling and having fun makes it all worthwhile.

“I want to thank Picton for their support because if it weren’t for them, I would not be able to come here and do this.”

Government pledges millions for new library Blenheim’s new library and art gallery is getting a slice of the government’s $3 billion infrastructure fund. $11 million from Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) has been earmarked for the $20 million dollar town centre project.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett welcomed the funding announcement by Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones.

“This is a shot in the arm for Marlborough’s construction industry and a vote of confidence in a long-planned Council redevelopment project,” he says.

“The build alone will support and create many local jobs during its construction phase, which will take up to two years starting this September.

The project’s construction, with a budget just under $20m, is currently out to tender and closes on 15 July.

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Sick kids to fashion models Matt Brown

The loss of a close loved-one has inspired a photographer to give sick children a moment in the spotlight.

After a magazine cover shoot with his terminally ill tenyear-old niece, photographer David James wants to offer the “awesome” experience to other ill kids.

And with the plan in the “germination” stage, David hopes the community will get on board.

“I’m thinking about ways to go around this,” he says.

David says he’s unsure whether to reach out to families privately, or if it needs to go through an organisation.

“It’s putting an idea out there,” he says.

His niece, Madison, is the motivation behind the initiative after she passed away from a rare brain cancer during lockdown, David says.

“I wasn’t able to go to her funeral because of lockdown restrictions and funeral numbers,” he says.

“I made a strong connection with her; she was a good friend.

“She was cool to hang out with and through her, I

Photographer David James did a fashion portrait session with his ten-year-old niece Madison Love who died of a rare brain cancer during lockdown. Photos: David James. learnt about myself.”

He says while on a shoot in Christchurch, he invited his niece along.

“I said, let’s get dressed up and do a fun shoot.

“The clothes were all too big for her, but that didn’t matter.”

David says during the photo shoot, Madison forgot her troubles.

“For 15 minutes she totally forgot that she was sick.

“I thought after, what an awesome experience to give kids.”

He says the idea has been building since that shoot.

“And I don’t think I grieved properly.

“When I had this idea, I felt some of that grief lifting.”

His mini travel studio has everything needed for a magazine-style fashion portraiture photo session, and he says hair and wardrobe stylists have offered to donate their time.

“I’ll set it up in the living room or somewhere convenient for the family.

“I want to be really respectful about the whole situation.

“I’m seeing if someone can give me ideas about how to go about it.”

David says it’s an awesome experience that results in some neat pictures.

“Every time I look at those photos, I’ll always remember that time,” he says.

“It’s a reason to forget about all the crap for a minute.”

“One of the things that struck me about Madison was how arty and creative she was.

“She had the creative, goofy, weird genes that I have; I fell in love with her straight away.”

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Residents fight septic tank scheme News Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter

Community groups are appealing a new scheme which aims to stop septic tanks leaking human waste into the Marlborough Sounds.

The Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan​includes a rule requiring Sounds homes with sewerage systems to either be part of a warrant of fitness scheme (WOF), or join a community sewerage scheme, within five years of its release. The plan was released in February.

Okiwi Bay Ratepayers Association which challenged the Marlborough District Council’s new plan says compliance comes with a hefty price tag.

The Queen Charlotte Sound Residents Association was listed as supporting the appeal, but a member was unable to confirm if the association was actively involved. Federated Farmers was also listed as supporting the appeal, but said it was not appealing the rule.

Okiwi Bay Ratepayers Association vice-chairman Noel Curr fears residents will have to fork out up to $5000 for a WOF test for individual septic tanks, or band together to pay $2 million for a communal system.

Residents believe if a WOF scheme went ahead, compliance officers might run soil tests, send in surveillance cameras, or uproot septic tanks to find

out where systems were. Some of the bay’s houses are 80-yearsold and have no known wastewater designs plans, he says.

“We believe that could cost between $2000 and $5000 a house.”

The environment plan says under the new scheme, systems will need to be inspected every five years. Okiwi Bay is the third-largest settlement in the Sounds, after Picton and Havelock, with 200 houses.

This means residents could be forking out up to $2m a decade.

A consultant told residents it will cost about $2m to put down a community system, which includes $600,000 for a wastewater plant.

It is currently up to landowners to ensure their systems work.

Noel questioned why wastewater systems with a history of compliance could not continue as is. His own household system has been checked every six months for 20 years, and is “working fine”.

“We’re all for improving the water, but we want it to be cost effective.”

An environment plan report writer says the council has received about 190 complaints on household sewerage systems in the last decade, suggesting some might not be functioning as well as thought.

There are also concerns that “poorly designed” septic tanks are discharging waste into the Sounds, following water quality

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A new environment plan wants all Marlborough Sounds homes to check their wastewater systems every five years or join a community scheme. Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. testing.

A council spokesman says the council can not provide details on the plan’s new method, as a WOF scheme has not yet been developed, but that there are a range of ways to address poor performing systems.

This ranges from improved or more regular maintenance, or a system upgrade or replacement, which could come in a range of options.

Council environment policy manager Pere Hawes says the new approach will not be rolled out until the appeal was resolved.

“If the appeal is successful, the method would not be implemented.”

Council environmental scientist Steffi Henkel says Governors Bay and Robin Hood Bay will be investigated after returning high faecal results on days without rain.

Investigations are also planned for Ngakuta Bay, which has “sig-

nificantly higher” faecal matter than other bays after rainfall.

Five bays in the Sounds monitored for faecal matter, or 56 per cent, are graded “fair”, meaning swimming should be avoided during and after rainfall. Two sites are graded “good” and one was “very good”.

Robin Hood Bay is labelled “poor”.

Steffi says old septic tanks were the source of faecal contamination in the past, and she suspects this had occurred again, but the council is waiting on genetic sourcing results to prove it.

The Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan, officially released on February 20, brings three of the region’s plans into a single document and defines what activities are appropriate in Marlborough’s urban, rural and coastal environments.

Fatal crash: A person was killed in a crash on State Highway 1, near Seddon, on Wednesday night.

Police were called to the scene of the accident, between Blind River Loop Road and Tetley Brook Road, at 11.05pm. A police spokesman says a ute left the road, and the sole occupant died at the scene.

Mural unveiled: A mural made by Queen Charlotte College students was unveiled last week in a special ceremony. Designed and executed by the students, the new mural in the High Street car park is hand-painted on several panels.

The celebration doubled as the official opening of a new restroom and toilet facility in the carpark.

Bridge flows both ways: Later this week traffic over the new Ōpaoa River bridge will be opened to south-bound traffic.

Northbound traffic was switched onto the new bridge mid-June. traffic management and reduced temporary speed limits will remain in place as construction activities continue. A completion date later this year is yet to be confirmed.

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Puppy love: CBD dog bylaw review Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter A bylaw review in Marlborough has paved the way for dogs to make a permanent return to Blenheim’s town centre.

The Marlborough District Council is looking at its dog control bylaw for the first time in 10 years, with an early draft recommending the cen-

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I felt that it was tragic that the Iraqi’s were testing a rocket when a young girl’s life could have been saved for a few dollars.

I became very friendly with several Iraqi families and I am very sad about the destruction of their country.

My family and I also lived in the Czech Republic.

It’s a very beautiful country with a network of cycle paths and during the summer we rode extensively around our local area.

In the winter these all became tracks for cross-country skiing.

We mostly lived near Brno and this gave us the opportunity to travel to Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Russia.

I have always been interested in history and I feel that I have a responsibility to preserve and interpret our history for the next generation, that’s why I volunteer at the Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum.

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I was a Medical Officer with the New Zealand Airforce, and lucky for me all the service men and women were healthy, so the job was very cruisy.

I was able to travel a great deal Australia, UK, USA and Canada. I was also a member of UNSCOM (United Nations Special Commission) and was responsible for Health and Safety at many Biological, Chemical and Nuclear weapons sites.

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I loved living in Kawerau, it was a paper mill town and people used to ride into town on horses and we would go pig hunting with friends. A neighbour over the road had a pet wallaby.

We went overseas in 1978 and lived in Australia and the UK. When we returned, I elected to do GP training in Christchurch. After this, I looked for a job and went into practice with Dr Shapcott in Picton.

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Green light for young viticulturalist competition Local wine growers and upcoming viticulturalists are delighted with the news that the 2020 Corteva NZ Young NZ Viticulturalist of the Year Competition is going ahead.

Despite several changes to the dates due to Covid-19 and with

restrictions on gatherings having been lifted, the dates for the regional and national competitions are finally locked in.

There will be six regional competitions throughout July and August, followed by the national final in October.

The date for the Marlborough competition is Thursday 23rd July and will be held at Giesen on Stump Creek Lane.

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the viticultural community together.

“We’re really excited the competitions can still go ahead; to be able to come together, work together, strengthen our industry’s future and have some fun,” says Nicky Grandorge, Leadership and

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Companies across New Zealand using ECO TRELLIS® include; Accolade Wines, Akarua, Allan Scott, Ara Wines, Ata Rangi, Carrick, Chard Farm, Clearview, Constellation Brands, CJ Pask, Craggy Range, Elephant Hill, Felton Road, Giesen, Huia Vineyards, indevin NZ, Mt Beautiful, Palliser Estate, Pegasus Bay, Peregrine, Pernod Ricard, Prophet’s Rock, Sileni Estates, Te Awa Single Estate, Treasury Wine Estates, Villa Maria and Wither Hills.

When we undertook the redevelopment of Central Otago’s original organic vineyard, which Akarua had recently acquired, we wanted to incorporate the best of modern vineyard design so we chose ECO TRELLIS® to plant a further 12 hectares of vines. These new plantings were done alongside a re-posting program using ECO TRELLIS® to better support and manage the original 25 year old vines.

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Preparing for your golden years can be an exciting and rewarding time. It is also a time of change, whether looking to improve your home, improve yourself or find your new passion.

Marlborough Weekly has teamed up with various local organisations which can help you live your best retirement life.

Making life easier Firstly, we take a look at looking after yourself with quality meals from Quest Catering.

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

Along with mobile meals, the pair provide catering for weddings, dinner parties, gourmet barbeques, theme parties, family reunions, birthdays,

morning and afternoon tea shouts, corporate functions and more.

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

These meals for the elderly and people in need are cooked fresh daily in their licensed kitchen and are delivered to Picton and Blenheim at lunchtime.

Meals are glad wrapped for reheating and feature healthy, fresh and local produce where possible.

On that note, there’s nothing worse than having a stunning meal but not being able to fully enjoy it because of problems with your dentures.

Fortunately Ortho-Dent has the solutions…

Are you suffering from a decline in the health of your teeth? Bad teeth can impact on your confidence and self-esteem. Don’t spend the golden years avoiding to smile. They have the knowledge, skills and technology to provide you with a beautiful smile. They offer immediate dentures, full and partial dentures, relines, repair, mouth-guards, practical denture solutions for everyone. They create an exciting experience for you by working towards your vision of a perfect smile that is captured through their consultative process, all done in their comfortable and relaxing premises.

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

Your Home Your Castle

Looking after your home is also a great way to give you peace of mind and the team at Home Plus is perfectly placed to secure your home’s doors and windows.

Home Plus can provide security doors and windows to any home with a wide range of colours and available for timber or aluminium frames.

Home Plus offer a free onsite consultation, measure and quote and will custom make the security screens specially for your home.

Based on Main St, the team at Home Plus can help give you peace of mind.

But if a whole new home is in order, then you’re best to speak with Summit. Whether you are wanting to move to a quiet, seaside location or needing to move closer to the hospital and other beneficial health care providers, Summit can ensure that the right sized home is found.

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

Contact their offices Blenheim 578 3366, Picton 573 6166

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Busier than ever in retirement Once you’ve got your home and yourself sorted, finding a new passion in retirement is next on our list and with some great local organisations, there are plenty of options.

Volunteering is proven to beneficial to your physical and mental health and wellbeing through life but particularly in retirement. Stay connected with the community, make new social connections, gain new experiences and learn new skills, change someone else’s life while also changing your own. Helping others can make you feel happier!

At Volunteer Marlborough, they have an extensive range of volunteering opportunities available in the wider Marlborough region. They understand that sometimes finding the right fit for your new circumstances, interests, and skills can be a tricky endeavour and they are here to help make sure you find the best role for you.

One of those volunteering options is to help run a Steady As You Go class with Age Concern.

Age Concern run classes three times a week and is looking for people to help run the class.

Steady As You Go helps elderly with their balance and leg strength, flexibility and general fitness and wellbeing and has been shown to provide continuous improvements in strength and balance over time in ongoing peer-led classes

Age Concern says falls are the most common cause of injury in older people. A third of people over the age of 65 fall over each year and a half of all people over 80 also fall each year.

You can help prevent falls in older people by volunteering your time to help Age Concern with Steady As You Go. Finally, Grey Power has a role in advising people how to get properly ready for retirement.

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

You will have a reduced income.

Becoming a volunteer is good for your health and well-being, defeating isolation

and loss of social contacts.

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

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

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

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

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Volleyballer’s USA stay cut short Peter Jones Reporter

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Eloise van Velthooven’s four years of playing top-level college volleyball and studying in the United States came to an abrupt end in March.

The former Marlborough Girls’ College stand-out, who represented the senior New Zealand women’s side while still at school, has been competing and studying in the United States since 2016.

After spending her first two years at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois, the 1.86m 22-year-old shifted her skills to Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, situated on the Texas Gulf Coast.

In the latter stages of completing a degree in exercise science, and having recently been recruited to compete on the college beach volleyball circuit, Eloise returned to the US following a short 2019 Christmas break in New Zealand with definite plans for the following six months.

However, as happened the world over, the arrival of COVID-19 threw all those best-laid plans out of the window.

“I had completed my four years of indoor volleyball but then I got asked to play a season of beach volleyball,” she explained.

“Training started in late January and we had just finished our first two tournaments by the middle of March.

“We practiced in the morning, then the coaches called us back and told us the season was post-

poned for a month, then it was cancelled.

“We knew that we would be affected [by the COVID pandemic] … one of our team mates had to return to her home country and we wondered if she would be back, but we never thought that our season would be cancelled.

That was a shock. Then we immediately went into an extended Spring break and school studies were put on line.

“I intended to stay on [in Texas] anyway, my apartment’s lease was paid for … but then everything escalated really quickly.

“My parents started calling me more often, asking if I was fine, and I told them I was. But then they called up and said, ‘no, you are coming home, we have got a flight for you in two days’.

“So, I got back to New Zealand on Tuesday, the day before lockdown began. I was quite lucky really.”

Back home, Eloise completed her studies on-line, graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology [exercise science] degree, but has had to forego her graduation ceremony.

She fully intended to return to the States in August, begin studying for a Masters degree and play out the beach volleyball season, but decided last week that she would stay put, at least in the meantime.

“I had to make a decision,” she explained, “I hate the waiting and in the long run it is hard to see [the virus situation] getting better.”

Another reason to return to USA at some stage is the fact that, due to her hurried departure, Eloise has had to leave most of her belongings, accumulated over the

Eloise van Velthooven waits at the net for her team-mate to serve during an inter-collegiate beach volleyball match in Texas. Photos: Supplied. past four years, behind.

“I brought a suitcase back, and that’s all I need at the moment, but I guess it’s a good reason to go back when their borders open again.

“I am also a bridesmaid for a former Illinois team mate next June so that’s another excuse to go

back.”

Eloise enjoyed plenty of success at both colleges.

In her freshman year at Parkland, her side won the national [NJCAA] junior division two title, losing just two of their 53 games for the year. In her second [sophomore] year they lost just

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six games, and wound up fourth.

At Texas A&M the lofty outside hitter competed in the senior NCAA division one, as part of the Southland Conference, and helped her side reach the competition semifinals.

Eloise played for the New Zealand under-18 team in 2014, the NZ schools side in 2015 and the national women’s team in 2015 and 2016.

This year she became fully immersed in her new pursuit, beach volleyball being a growing sport in the States, and had already come up against some handy opposition.

“In our first tournament we player the number one and two college teams in the nation, it was a cool experience but they are very good. I’m still learning the ropes on the sand,” she added.

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Rangers continue to show the way Peter Jones Rangers AFC carried on their merry way on Saturday, racking up their fourth consecutive win in the Nelson division one football league.

They downed Nelson College 4-0 on a sloping pitch at Ngawhatu, turning in another comprehensive display of both potent attack and well-organised defence.

Rangers led 2-0 at halftime through goals to Pablo Dominguez and Jono Masters.

Dominguez, an Argentinian, was the beneficiary in a goal mouth scramble to bag their first after eight minutes while Masters doubled their lead after 25 minutes with a nice strike from 15 metres.

Skipper Tore Waechter slammed the ball into the bottom corner for Rangers’ third, then Julian Delgado iced the cake with an easy finish after a Masters’ shot was saved.

Manager Wolfie Waechter said Rangers were in control for much of the match but was impressed with the College crew, especially their keeper who saved at least three clear goals.

He said Delgado and Sam Pearson turned in good stints while Harrison Pine at left back and centre mid was their player of the day for his vision and distribution skills.

Next week Rangers play the fi-

BV Bullets player Kirsten Pease lines up a shot at goal during her side’s 4-1 win over FC Nelson on Saturday. Photo: Supplied. nal match of the round, against a handy Richmond outfit in Blenheim.

The Liquid Action BV Bullets again underlined their firepower with a 4-1 win over FC Nelson in their Nelson women’s first division league clash at A and P Park.

The early stages of the match saw play ebb and flow both ways, early shots on goal by BV’s Destiny Aires and Lauren Sloan just wide of the mark.

Despite enjoying a lion’s share of possession, the home side continued to be denied until a superb pass from Tiana Williams helped Riley Preece knock in the first goal of the game, allowing BV to take a 1-0 lead into halftime.

FC Nelson came out firing in the second spell, a counterattack setting up an equalising strike by Chloe Hamilton after five minutes.

However, before long BV were

back in front, a rocket shot from Williams finding the net.

That effort was followed by two further goals in quick succession to Sloan, ensuring the match was going to end with the home side pocketing three points.

The Bullets, who named Sloan as player of the day, have the added distinction of being the first team to score against FC this season.

On the local scene, two Central sides met in a top-of-the-table Mayfield Motorworld division one clash.

Wolves played Buccaneers at Athletic Park, the former coming away with a 2-0 victory.

Wolves scored a goal in each half, the first to Scott Wilkinson who produced a neat finish after good build-up play after 17 minutes.

Shane Evans scored their second, directly from a corner in the 83rd minute.

After a slow start Buccaneers got back into the game and it was a close contest at half time. However, an injury to influential captain Scott Hannan early in the second half dented Buccaneers chances. For Buccaneers brave goalie Patrick Moran and defender Axel Denis-Rambaud played well. For Wolves Sam Boyce and Evans has good games.

Another close encounter ensued between BV Masters and Trojans, at A and P Park. Masters eventually came out on top 2-1, after leading 1-0 at halftime through a Danny Campbell goal. Tomas Lupani equalised on the hour mark before James Crockett popped up with the winner five minutes later.

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a high-scoring encounter between BV Cobras and Rangers Clubs of Marlborough. Cobras led 5-0 at halftime, a first half hat-trick by Mark Jackson, plus a brace to Richard Taylor showing the way. After the break Lincoln Ellsworth made it 6-0 before Glenn Kirby pulled one back for Clubs. Hamish Westwater made it 7-1 but Clubs notched the next three, though a double to Andrew Wheeler and one goal to Billy Welburn to close the gap to 7-4. Fittingly Cobras had the final say, through the industrious James Mailaman.

Mayfield Motorworld division two: Call Care Spartans 0 Rangers Development 8; Trojans Dribbles 2 Rangers Masters 2; Redwood Masters 2 Picton Crow Tavern 1.

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Magpies fly again Peter Jones

Awatere goal attack Aimee Jones lands under the hoop during her side’s match-up with SMOG. Photo: Peter Jones.

Quins show might

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Harlequins fired a warning shot across the bows of their premier netball rivals with a gritty victory over Pelorus at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 on Tuesday.

“The Mighty Quins” showed they would be a force to reckon with in the shortened 2020 season by downing SMOG in round one, then backing up with a hard-fought 41-37 win over Pelorus, last year’s finalists.

In the early match SMOG rebounded with a 67-47 victory over Awatere, while defending champions Tokomaru continued on their winning way with a comfortable 63-41 triumph over Marlborough Girls’ College.

However, it was the Quins v Pelorus clash that caught the eye. Not for the precision of either side’s play, a lack of accuracy showing that some postlockdown rust remains.

The teams were locked together 3636 with five minutes on the clock before Quins took charge. Their efforts were led by young goal defence Jackson McLaren, who’s athleticism and speed of foot bred uncertainty in Pelorus’s attacking game.

His team mates also lifted in the final stages. Shooters Lauren Murray and Stacey Hopkins managed handy percentages throughout, while middies Bridget Gane, Maighan Watson and Sophie Robinson, plus defenders Olivia Robinson and Katie Cunningham took the battle right to the final whistle.

Pelorus were very much in the game and will rue some missed opportunities and inaccuracies in the latter stages. Their defence was strong and energetic, Jordan Peipi, Oriana Houra and Courtney Avery all enjoying moments of dominance.

Olivia Pinkerton and Paige Lovell returned handy shooting stats, while Kelsie Fitzpatrick continually added impetus through court.

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saw SMOG win all four quarters, their effort led by a strong defensive performance from Karli Murphy, normally a circle attacker.

She worked well with Bonnie Morris to pressurize their rivals, especially as the sides enjoyed an almost equal share of possession.

Awatere continue to drop in their fair share of goals, welcoming the energetic Aimee Jones back this week to partner Hannah McCabe, however concede too many at the other end.

With such talented players as Ashley Childs, Nicole Witterick, Courtney Ryan, Harriet Ryan, Dee Teddy and Kim Andrews on their roster the Tussocks have the personnel, but are yet to find the right mix.

The third game featured two sets of twins on court at the same time.

Toko middies Kayla and Hana Wilson turned in their usual heads-up, energetic efforts, while ace shooter Haze Tepuia was marked by his twin sister Oakley, keeper for the MGC side.

Unfortunately for Oakley her side were unable to keep pace with the champs, despite holding them to just four goals at halftime. A 20-11 third quarter took the match out of MGC’s reach, although they battled to the end, led by Taila Town, Fiaalii Solomona, Mele Moli, Anika Moetaua and Naia Lawrence on attack, plus Taryn Breen and Mya Wiapo in defence.

Scores: SMOG Good Home 67 (Kate Gaudin 20/26, Anna Gardiner 47/57) Awatere 47 (Hannah McCabe 21/28, Aimee Jones 23/48, Tori McCulloch 3/5). Quarter scores (winning team first): 18-10, 16-10, 17-15, 16-12.

Harlequins Radich Law 41 (Lauren Murray 22/36, Stacey Hopkins 19/30) Pelorus Edridge Contracting 37 (Paige Lovell 24/37, Olivia Pinkerton 13/18). Quarter scores: 10-14, 15-12, 5-6, 11-5. Tokomaru Crafar Crouch Picton 63 (Haze Tepuia 53/58, Gemma Hika 6/101, Dana Wilson 4/7) Marlborough Girls’ College NZ King Salmon 41 (Taila Town 16/19, Fiaalii Solomona 10/16, Naia Lawrence 15/20). Quarter scores: 14-9, 12-11, 20-11, 17-10.

Standings: Tokomaru 6, Harlequins 6, SMOG 4, Pelorus 4, MGC 0, Awatere 0.

Moutere claimed a notable scalp on Saturday, downing reigning Marlborough premier rugby champions Waitohi 3631 in Picton.

The upset victory by the Magpies, who scored their last premier win 337 days ago, underlined their ability to foot it with any team in the competition and keeps them in the race for semi-final positions.

Moutere led early and scored regularly but were unable to create a sizeable advantage, the home side replying each time the Magpies registered points.

The visitors led 15-12 at the halftime break and had extended that to 36-26 with time almost up before Waitohi scored their fifth and final try to grab two bonus points.

Laurie McGlone, Magpies’ head coach, rued the fact his side were unable to prevent Waitohi picking up a couple of points, suggesting they will be valuable in what is shaping as a tight race.

He singled out newcomer No 8 Pecili Katonawale as one of the day’s outstanding individuals, along with inside backs Tristian Taylor and Dan Monaghan, plus fullback Clyde Paewai.

Despite their slow start to the belated season McGlone says, “we are fairly happy with where we are”.

“We have been struggling, but we are back on the board now so hopefully we can kick on and take some confidence out of [the win] as well.”

Waitohi were unable to field a full-strength side but were making no excuses.

Player/coach Jimmy Giles said the absence of some experienced operators was a great chance for the team’s youngsters to step up. He picked out first five Dylan McManaway, flankers Dylan Burns and Andre Hebberd, halfback Karlos Tautari and Mote Malimali for special praise and suggested next week’s bye has come at just the right time for his small squad.

Meanwhile, at Seddon, Central did just enough to hold off the home side 13-8, maintaining the Blues’ unbeaten record and keeping their grip on the John Goodman Challenge Trophy for another week.

Moutere halfback Tristian Taylor, pictured kicking against Renwick earlier this year, had a strong game against Waitohi on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Awatere coach Kaleni Taetuli described it as a “tough old game”.

Central led 10-3 at halftime, through tries to Ollie Lawson and Solomon, then Mitch Smith added a penalty after the break. The Tussocks notched a first half penalty to Franco Quinones, with Ben Filipo scoring the only try of the second spell.

Taetuli said one of the major differences was the lineout accuracy, his side struggling in that area and also unable to take full toll when within striking distance of points. His scrum worked well but lost its edge when uncontested scrums were ordered midway through the second spell.

He is impressed with the young talent at his disposal, including fullback Sam Westenra, flanker Will Chaffey and lock Will Smith suggesting his side were not downhearted by their winless start to the season, merely frustrated at not showing their potential at this stage.

The Moutere women’s team did not fare as well as their menfolk, going down 42-0 to a strong Wanderers side in Brightwater.

Moutere 36 (Penalty try, Mausia Papani, Jack Best, Tristian Taylor, Ben Finau, Clyde Paewai tries, Dan Monagahan 2 con) Waitohi 31 (Taimi Fangatua 3, Gannon Karena, Wade Wilson tries, Dylan McManaway 3 con). HT: 15-12.

Central 13 (Ollie Lawson, Solomon tries, Mitch Smith pen) Awatere 8 (Ben Filipo try, Franco Quinones pen). HT: 10-3.

MSU standings after four rounds: Renwick 14, Central

14, Waitohi 8, Moutere 6, Awatere 1.

It was another tough day at the office for the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV, who lost their third match in a row, this week going down 3315 to Shirley High School in Christchurch.

As they did last week MBC began strongly, leading 10-0 at the break after tries to Nase Taufa and Te Ariki Peipi. Coach Matt MacDougall said that his side were dominating physically and had the home side rattled, as well as taking the typically vocal local crowd out of the equation.

However it all changed after the break, MBC losing key players William MacKenzie, Peipi and Ryan McLeod in quick succession to injury.

Suddenly Shirley, buoyed by their sideline support, were back in the game and began to quickly rack up points. MBC scored a superb third try to one of their standouts, youngster Cooper Roberts, but were unable to withstand the Shirley onslaught.

MacDougall put the result down to another learning experience away from home, and praised the efforts of MacKenzie, Roberts, prop Max Morris and replacement centre Tom Hobson.

Next up for MBC is another away game, this time to Timaru to play Timaru BHS. Other University of Canterbury championship results: Roncalli 14 Lincoln 0; Christ’s College 54 Mid Canterbury 5; St Andrew’s 59 Waimea 27; St Bede’s 35 Nelson College 27; Rangiora 40 Timaru 36; Christchurch BHS 19 St Thomas 13.

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Giovanni (John) Passed away at Marlborough Hospice on 28 March, 2020 with his loving wife Josephine, sons Raffaele and Domenico by his side.

Loved father in law of Deborah and Stacey, cherished Nonno of Lucia, Gennaro, Massimo, Jasper and India Jane.

Much loved brother, brother in law and uncle.

Messages to PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www. cloudybayfunerals. co.nz Thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital and Marlborough Hospice.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Cancer Society c/- PO Box 233, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A private family interment has been held. Giovanni’s memorial service will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim on Saturday 11 July at 11.00am.

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Christine Margaret (Tina)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 4, 2020, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. In her 70th year. Cherished partner of Robert, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Leonie and Leigh, Deon and Kylie, Richard and Emma, the late Donivan, Glen and Donna, Melodie and Kyle, and Ryan. Treasured Nana of her 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Des, Terry and Colleen, and Frances and Wayne.

“I did it my way”. In accordance with Tina’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.

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Finished her battle with cancer after the most courageous fight, on Thursday July 2, 2020 at home, surrounded by her most important ones. Aged 61 years.

Lifetime partner of Ken Poynter. Most amazing Mum and mum-in-law of Jodie and John and the best Nana ever of Brooke, Harley, Maggie, Maia and Sayla.

Loved sister, and friend of many. Special thanks to Celia and Stephen (Oncology), Kerrie, Rachel, Hayley, Dallas (Hospice), Dr Jenny O’Donnell; Kath and Nicolle and the team at Life Pharmacy. Messages may be sent to the Poynter Family, 94 Thomas Road, RD 3, Blenheim 7273.

“Taken too soon, but never forgotten”.

A celebration of Wendy’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 1.00pm on Tuesday July 7, followed by cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital, on Wednesday July 1, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Aged 78 years. A treasured son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and greatgreat uncle. Special thanks to Nurse Maude carers and Wairau Hospital staff. Messages may be sent to Jack’s Family, c/- 27 McKenzie Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made at the service or sent to P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, Blenheim at 10am TODAY Tuesday July 7.

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Passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2020 at Seddon. Aged 27 years. Much loved son of Teresa and Matthew, and the late Kerryn. Loved big brother of Brooke and Luke, nephew of Theresa, Rachel and Shane. Cousin of Kayla, Tyler, Shaydn, Joel, Kobie and Logan.

Proud uncle of Ava. Special thanks to the Seddon and Ward Fire Brigades and St. John.

You are invited to celebrate the memory of Damian at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Alfred Street, Blenheim at 1pm on Wednesday July 8.

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Passed away at the Marlborough Hospice surrounded by the love of close family. Dearly loved husband of Aileen.

Son of the late Mabel and Osborne Hickman.

Loving accepting and generous father of Louise, Brendan, Kieran, Peter, Gerard, Simon and Siobhan. Loved father-in-law of John Ledden, Jacqui and Michelle Hickman. Grandfather ‘Pop’ to Charlotte, Jack, Jonty, Louis, Harriet, Jamie, Georgina, Thomas and Rory. Loved brother and brother-inlaw of the late Pipi, Jack and Nancy, Bar, Louis; and Patricia Hickman.

The late Gaye and Cyril O’Connor, Erina and Desmond Williamson, Pauline and Norman Hastings, Jim; and Toni Molloy and adored uncle and great uncle ‘Tom’ to many nieces and nephews. Loved son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend to the Fogarty clan in Ireland.

“Faith, kindness, love, farming, a life lived well, with so many precious memories.”

Messages to Mrs Aileen Hickman and family, 11 Nottinghill Drive, Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals. co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand c/www.cfnz.org.nz/donate would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Marlborough Convention Centre on Saturday 11 July at 10.30am followed by interment at the Ward Cemetery.

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PERSONAL Yes, I like piña coladas And getting caught in the rain I’m not much into health food I am into champagne I’ve got to meet you by tomorrow noon And cut through all this red tape At a bar called O’Malleys Where we’ll plan our escape

Gordon Thomas (Gordy) Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 29 June 2020, aged 73 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tessa and Steve, Beth and Rob, Haig and Talia, Hope and Sean, Georgia and Fox. Adored Papa of Claudie, Aston, Max, Pixie, Zephur, Zaidee, Lennox, Seppie, Phoenix Saylor and Astra, and a much loved brother. A special friend to Judy and a treasured friend of many. Messages to 60 Alabama Road Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A service will be held for Gordy towards the end of the month when his son and family have arrived home to New Zealand, details to follow.

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DEVLIN

Gordon Thomas

07/08/1946 - 29/06/2020 A much loved and special friend of Judy Neale. Rest well Mr D, you will be deeply missed. The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one.

Wendy Ann

Barry John

14.08.1949 - 25.06.2020 Unexpectedly at home, aged 71 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Sharon and Brad Kirk, and Angela Leask.

Loved Grandad of Caitlan Satherley; Kamrin Satherley and Samuel Croft and a loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Messages to 17A Cleghorn Street, Blenheim 7201 or www. cloudybayfunerals. co.nz A Funeral Service for Barry will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim on Thursday 16 July at 2.00pm followed by private cremation.

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ARMSTRONG

DEATH

On 4 July 2020 at Marlborough Hospice with her family by her side, aged 68. Dearly loved wife of the late Wayne Armstrong. Cherished mother and mother-inlaw of Toni and Lyndon Robinson, Garrie and Brenda Armstrong, adored Nana Sue of Courtney and Viliami Taufa, Logan Robinson, Mia and Benjamin Armstong and a much loved great Nana Sue of Noah Taufa. A loved sister and sister-in-law and friend of many. Messages to 36 Maeburn St, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A funeral service for Sue will be held 1.00pm on Friday July 10 at the Marlborough Convention Centre followed by private cremation.

Remember not my fight for breath, Remember not the strife, Please do not dwell upon my death, But celebrate my life.

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DEATH

HOPE Betty

On 27 June 2020, peacefully at Bethsaida Rest Home, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Ian and a loved mother and mother-inlaw of Alan, Colin, Donald, Barry and Susan, and the late Graeme.

Messages to 22 Morven Lane, Blenheim 7272 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz Special thanks to the caring staff of Bethsaida Rest Home.

In accordance with Betty’s wishes a private service will be held.

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Passed away on Thursday 2nd of July 2020 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 84 years. Arthur was beloved husband of Jean and much loved father to Jenny, Ivan and Paul. Loved by all his grand children, great grand children and extended family. Messages to 58 Ashwood Drive, Blenheim 7240.

Arthur will be hugely missed though we are so glad he is now in Heaven with Jesus his Saviour. Many thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital for all their care of Arthur. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Gideon’s International (www. gideons.org) would be appreciated or may be sent to PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240. A funeral service for Arthur is to be held at the Springlands Chapel of Cloudy Bay Funeral Services at 1.30pm on Thursday July 9 followed by private cremation.

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