A small Marlborough primary school is wondering how lucky they are to have so many twins enrolled at once.
Tua Marina School, situated between Blenheim and Picton, has a student body consisting of over 12 percent twins, with six sets of twins enrolled at the 96-pupil school.
Principal Nic Walker says while the twins do try and pull pranks on staff and students, he says it is a unique pleasure to have so many [twins] and it has left him wondering what the odds are.
“We have a whole variation of twins, with identical twins, near identical and non-identical, and they are all really cool, creative kids of their own accord,” he says.
“It adds a unique flavour and energy to our student body and wider school community, and for the parents having fellow twin parents to connect with, especially with the area from Koromiko to the Wairau River.
“It’s interesting for us as staff, who see these kids day in day out, to see how relievers deal with the classes - whether they try and remember one identifying factor, name tag everyone in class or bring a new idea to identifying which is which.
“Personally, I love the co-ordination that they show when trying to be one another, while still keeping their mind on our values of a caring, inclusive, family-orientated environment at school.”
The occurrence of twins is roughly 33 in every 1000 births; however, family history of twins does lower the odds.
“I love being a twin, because it means we have lots of people to play with at lunch time,” says Cara.
“Swapping and trying to be one
The 12 pupils agreed with their principal that both being a twin and having so many twins at the same small school together was special.
another and trick people is fun to do, but they are starting to know the difference,” adds Noah.
“Having so many twins means my sister and I have lots of fun at school,” agrees Mabel.
Tua Marina School’s six sets of twins, from left, Noah and Dolton, Ollie and Tommie, George and Logan, Cara and Lucah, Tamaki and Hibiki, and Lillian and Mabel. Photo: William Woodworth.
Marlburians given King’s Birthday honours
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
Three Marlburian stalwartsKevin Loe, Glenda Davies and Clem Mellish - have been acknowledged with a King’s Service Medal for services to the community and agriculture, community, and Maori art and music respectively.
Kevin, Glenda and Clem were announced as Service Medal recipients as part of the King’s Birthday honours list, which was revealed on Monday.
KEVIN LOE, JP
Kevin Loe has contributed to his community of Flaxbourne since the 1970s, having been involved in the Flaxbourne Settlers Association, A&P Association, Heritage Trust, Hilary Crump Trust and Seddon Lions Club, alongside his efforts setting up both the Taimate Water Scheme and Flaxbourne Irrigation Scheme to assist the viability of South Marlborough agriculture.
He considers himself “very lucky” to have grown up in the Flaxbourne district and says that his family passed down the importance of community involvement.
100 percent volunteer hours.
However, he’s pleased that many of his involvements have left his home in a better place – especially after the earthquake that devastated and isolated the district.
“The community misses the neutral territory of the East Coast Inn, and the need for such an amenity for food, drink and accommodation comes with the Whale Trail - I don’t think Ward realises quite how impactful it will be when fully operational.
“I was on the Working Committee for the early stages of the Trail, with an ulterior motive to have it help expand the irrigation scheme and add a fibre optic cable with a trail on top,” he reveals.
nity, without whom none of this would be possible.
The Havelock local says his motivations come from the support of his late wife Pimmie, the stone he works with, and walking the many tracks of the region.
“Pimmie nurtured my Māoritanga spirit and allowed it to grow and develop here”, he says.
“I marvel at the coolness in the heart of pounamu and pakohe (argillite) as it glistens in the water, and the warmth of a complete piece is beyond words.”
Daughters Jane and Lisa say the connection their father has with the land is unmatched and shown through his carving.
sistance visits.
Mrs Davies was named Marlborough Volunteer of the Year in 2024 for her contributions and has again been acknowledged for her volunteer efforts, however thought the email was a scam at first.
“Volunteering was something that came natural to me as someone who loves people and connecting them, and I felt it was best to give people as many options to connect their own way.
“This award is very humbling and a huge honour - you don’t seek out a prize like this, but it is lovely to be acknowledged for many years of being available and helping in the community at many levels”, says Kevin, who coincidentally received the email at the morning of the opening of the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre.
“The hardest thing of accepting an award is that with all the things I’ve been involved with, there’s been greater strength than me powering them because Ward and Flaxbourne survives on volunteer hours with people bringing their own strengths.
“The sacrifices volunteers make is often not seen and many people are giving up time they haven’t really got or could be better used earning a dollar for themselves.”
Kevin is especially proud of his involvement in the Flaxbourne A&P show which will celebrate a centenary next year, a year he says may be his swansong, as well as turning the Rewi Murray Polo Park into “one of the best grounds in the country for 30 years”, with
“We’ve been putting the building blocks in place, the generation behind me have the awesome skills to carry on the good work, and I’m happy to be a sounding board for that good work to continue.”
CLEM MELLISH
Clem Mellish (Ngāpuhi) has worked as an expert stone carver since the 1980s, with much work in the research, revival and carving of formerly lost taonga pūoro/Māori traditional instruments with the Haumanu group alongside Brian Flintoff, Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns at Onetahua Marae in Golden Bay. His pounamu and argillite carving has inspired many others to pick up the traditional carving mantle, while having pieces displayed at the British Museum and Te Papa.
“I feel blessed to have known true masters of the carving art, with the legacy continuing on through the Haumanu Collective, as well as master carver Reg Thompsett through my time”, says Clem.
“The honour was very much a surprise and I was very honoured and humbled, and I would like to pass on gratitude to the commu-
“He has a great love of the native land, spending many hours ambling the many tracks of the area, although not so far these days.
“The sea also surges through his blood, joining the Navy and serving in the Korean War and being one of the forefathers of the mussel farming industry.”
Just like Kevin, Clem says that he is proud to have laid a platform for young, passionate people to build on.
“It fills my heart knowing my works will continue to live through the coming generations, but I ask the next generation to take a moment, feel the stone and it’s spirit will call to you for your purpose.”
GLENDA DAVIES
Glenda Davies has contributed to the Rai Valley and Havelock for more than 20 years as a Trustee and Chair of the Pelorus Area Health Board Trust (PAHT) and identifying needs in the community.
Glenda’s efforts in setting up a weekly Soup Run to isolated local seniors, the PAHT Community Lounge, assisting with the Havelock Health Expo and Havelock Community Garden to utilise surplus produce and arrange as-
“The goodness of people’s hearts really makes small communities run, because it’s security to continue the work with support from 4 Square Havelock and the Community Garden for soup ingredients, or the many unsung hours from many behind the scenes”.
“The Soup Run is all based in connection, as it means we catch up with some of our most vulnerable locals in their own space and see what needs they may have which has proved incredibly successful now in our third year.
“I’m proud to have achieved setting up the community lounge as a warm inviting space with an open-door policy for all, whether it’s a cup of tea and a chat, or a community group meeting”.
Glenda was especially pleased that fellow Havelock resident Clem was acknowledged for his own efforts.
She says it’s only because of the community around them they each receive that they can be acknowledged this year.
“Clem is just outstanding, an incredible gent that has done and given so much and such a large heart”.
“Everything the PAHT does is circular, with funds coming from donations or our charity shop and returning to our community here which I’m especially proud of that too but it couldn’t be done without my family’s support”.
Clem Mellish
Glenda Davies
Kevin Loe
Anna does it again
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
Constellation Brands’ Anna Kelland is Marlborough’s Young Viticulturist of the Year for the second consecutive year. She came out on top among 10 contestants who were tested on a wide range of both practical and theoretical challenges, including trellising, pruning, irrigation, machinery, pest and disease, nutrition, budgeting, and sitting an interview.
Laura Hammond from Babich finished second, while Harry Watson from Berakah Vineyard Management, who came third ahead of Isaac Langley, Avril Malan, Dan Du, Lizzie McMullen, Eric Bryan, Kris Godsall, and Eilish Herrick.
Anna was presented with the Geoff Warmouth Cup for winning the BioStart Hortisports, while other awards went to Isaac Langley from Pecchenino Viticulture, who took out the Ecotrellis trellising trophy and Eilish Herrick from Jeremy Walsh Viticulture was awarded the Professional Reputation Award presented by Ormond Nurseries.
Anna says this year’s regional competition was incredibly even with returning contestants but is determined to bring the national trophy home this year after taking silver last year.
“Thursday was a really challenging competition and was no advantage from having competed before, but I focused on trying to be just generally speedier and back myself more this year which paid
off in the end”, says Anna.
“The national competition changes plenty every year and I’m yet to find out who I’ll be compting against, but I’m super excited to be back with the goal of going one better”.
Despite the pouring rain, the BioStart Hortisports took place in front of a large wine industry crowd and local high school students, who came to support the Young Viticulturists as well as enjoy a sizzling BBQ cooked by the Fruitfed Supplies team. Contestants impressed the judges with their passion for viticulture and ‘can-do’ approach, before delivering some thought-provoking speeches at the Awards Dinner. “With Young Viti being 20 years old, seeing all of the support, throughout the whole process in-
9:00am
cluding my supporter club on the day, shows us coming through how important the industry sees this competition”, says Anna.
She will now go through to the National Final to compete against representatives from the winners of the North Island Regional, Hawke’s Bay, South Island Regional, and Central Otago competitions. Anna won a Fruitfed Supplies Trip plus $1,000 and will compete for even greater prizes at the National Final held at Greystone in Waipara on Wednesday, 27 August, and the 2025 New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year will be announced at the New Zealand Wine 2025 Celebration Dinner at Te Pae in Christchurch on 28 August.
CLUB DAY
SAT 14 JUNE
LANSDOWNE PARK, BLENHEIM
Harlequins invite all of our past Opawa, Redwood & Old Boys players and supporters to join us. A collection of memorabilia will be displayed in the HUB.
U6 Red vs Central, Field 1a
U6 Blk vs Renwick, Field 1b
U9 vs Moutere, Field 1c 9:45am
U7 vs Moutere, Field 1a
U8 vs Moutere, Field 1b
U11 vs Moutere, Field 1c
10:45am
U12 vs Awatere, #1
12:00pm U13 vs Nelson, #1 1:15pm
Senior A vs Awatere. #1
WE INVITE ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY TO JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL CLUB PHOTO AT 1PM
For more details, follow our Facebook page Harlequins RFC (Marlborough)
Terrific toasties
Toastie Lords in Picton is this year’s Marlborough Prospa Business and needs your votes to win the National Prospa Local Business Hero competition. “For those who don’t know Toastie Lords, they make the most delicious, toasted sandwiches in New Zealand run by a lovely young lady, Taylor Hamilton with the friendliest of staff to serve you”, said supporter Paul Knight. “It’s not very common for a business that specializes in one product to be so successful”. With mouth-watering toasties and warm service, they are now famous with locals and cruise ship visitors alike. Vote at https://www.neighbourly. co.nz/message/view/78223637
Rhythm for children
Marlborough’s Upbeat orchestra, made up of children and beginner musicians, is doing a tour of local schools for a concert this Wednesday June 4 to get kids interested in music and learning to play an instrument. The concerts will be held at Redwoodtown School at 9.30am, Renwick School at 11.30am and Picton School at 1.45pm.
AgriKids final
Seddon School’s team The Oinks (Fred Maher, Liam Underwood and Manawa Doonan), Agri Stags (Henry Molineux, Otis Norton, Flynn O’Connor), and The Cattle Girls (Emma March, Isabelle Pits, Maddy Lunn) have all qualified for the AgriKids final in Invercargill this July.
MORNING EVENTS
• BBQ, Sweets & Drinks
• Sausage Sizzle for all Players
• Raffles, Spot Prizes
• Bouncy Castle
• Coffee Cart
• Mr Whippy
AFTERNOON & EVENING EVENTS
• Bar Open from 1:00pm
• DJ Bex from 7pm
• Hot & Cold Platters from 5pm
• 5pm-7pm Happy Hour
$5 drinks
• Merchandise
• Raffles & Silent Auction
The 2025 Young viticulturist of the year contestants with winner Anna Kelland, fourth from right. Photo supplied.
Celebrating culture and connection through language
ADRIENNE MATTHEWS
Marlborough International Languages Week is a vibrant community event that celebrates the rich cultural and language diversity within our region.
With 18 languages participating including Afrikaans, Chinese, Malay, Portuguese, Shona, Korean, Hindi, Spanish and others, this year’s event on Tuesday, 10 June from 4-6pm at Connect, 8 Beaver Rd, Blenheim is shaping up to be a true kaleidoscope of global heritage.
This unique celebration invites everyone to explore the beauty of communication through interactive stalls, cultural displays, and delicious international morsels.
Whether you’re learning to say “hello” in 10 different languages, discovering new alphabets, or diving into traditional stories, there’s something exciting for all ages. International Languages Week is more than just a fun day out. It is an important reflection of Marlborough’s multicultural identity. It offers a space where people can proudly share their heritage, fostering understanding and inclusion. Last year’s event showed just how vital it is to celebrate identity and belonging through language. This year, it will be even bigger.
Organised by the Marlborough Multicultural Centre and Welcoming Communities, it is supported by local ethnic leaders.
“This family-friendly event is a celebration of who we are as a region. There’s no buying or selling, just sharing, learning, and
connecting,” says MMC Manager Sigrun Steinhagen.
Zimbabwe born Nyara (nee Shahwe) Nyajena is looking for-
ward to the event immensely. “Language week is very important as it brings cultures together to embrace diversity and learn from each other,” she says. “I am looking forward to all the languages being showcased. There is real art behind vowels, pronunciation and meaning. Delicious food plus a variety of languages gives many of us an opportunity to share our heritage and the beauty of our own languages.” This is a free community event and the perfect opportunity to broaden your horizons, celebrate cultural diversity, and enjoy a festive time of learning and sharing.
More information is available at www.mmc.nz
Woody Pig & Deer Hunt 2025 competition winners
The Woodbourne Tavern held its annual Woody Pig & Deer Hunt this past weekend, drawing 750 enthusiastic entries. With keen participants, clear blue skies, and a strong sense of community, the event was a great success. “Sunday brought beautiful sunshine for the weigh-in and prizegiving at the 2025 Pig & Deer Hunt,” said Stacey Goodwin. “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from our amazing community. It truly takes a village to organise and run this annual event, and we couldn’t do it without the dedication of locals and local businesses backing each other.” For full results visit Marlborough App.
Ruan Felipe, Analice Trindade, Anna Clara Golinski, Sara Hope Da Silva and Isadora de Mator Pego Ferreria at last year’s event.
Photo: William Woodworth.
Winner of the quad bike was Phoebe Leslie with dad John Leslie.
Winner of the motorbike Mila Pyers and Daniel Morton.
Ben Norris with winners of the ute, Alex and father Darin Bedgood from Christchurch and Rowan Ingpen.
Inspiring stuff...
Talented young Marlburians were acknowledged and supported on Friday when the next recipients of Inspire Foundation grants were announced. The May 2025 Grantees’ Award Ceremony saw six new grantees and seven re-grants. The gathered guests also heard from guest speaker, renowned golf caddy Steve Williams, and raised invaluable funds from the Fundraising auction run by two-time Australasian auction champion Phil McGoldrick. New grantees announced on the night were Amber Bendell for hip hop, Ella Sowman for tennis, Neve Mckenzie for triathlon, Olivia Cooke for community work with scouts, Scott Keay for water polo and
Sophia Nicholas for touch. Regrants were awarded to Finn Mckenzie for road cycling, Kyla Thorstensen for softball, Luka van Rensburg for cornet, Alex Craig for mountain biking, Erin Green for track cycling, Gus Marfell for triathlon and Isabella Baldwin for jazz.
“We continue to be amazed at the young talented individuals that apply each year,” says Inspire Foundation Marlborough Chairman Mark Davis.
“Our Inspire family is growing and the grants sometimes mean the difference between being able to attend events or not, so it is important that we are able to support our young superstars in the pursuit of their dreams,” he says.
Essay assistant gets top marks
Challenge one of the 2025 Young Enterprise Scheme has seen a student-built, NCEA-tailored essay helper acknowledged as the most promising early business idea.
WordFrameAI has targeted assisting secondary school students to write better across their school assignments, without the risks of plagiarism that other AI tools pose by ensuring the work must be done by the student.
Team members Lawrence Piesse, Sanjiv Singh and Kahu … say “it’s way bigger” than a spell checker, while actively helping teach technical essay skills.
“Our WordFrameAI web app supports learners without generating anything that could be fitted into your essays so you can’t copy from it,” says Sanjiv.
“Essentially, you’re forced to put everything into your own words and do the work, but it still has that support and improvements for helping students turn in better assignments.”
Kahu says a lot of teachers love the idea. “We’re using their knowhow to help us finding that sweet
Kahu Hoeta, Sanjiv Singh and Lawrence Piesse have seen their WordFrameAI web application acknowledged as the winners of the Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough Young Enterprise Scheme Challenge One. Photo: Supplied.
spot in the middle between not helpful enough and doing it all for you.”
The basic code behind the web application had help from AI, with the WordFrame team having mentorship from Global Thinking AI’s Brent Carpenter as each team is buddied with a relevant local mentor.
However, with AI being such a new technology and open for overuse for students, CEO and
codemaster Sanjiv says they are in uncharted territory, but are enjoying the challenge.
“We’ve had a lot of help from both our mentors and the Young Enterprise Scheme around the challenge criteria, but some of our specific problems can be hard to comprehend as it’s not something many are specialised in.
“But we managed to pull through and build something beautifully helpful.”
Grantee Neve McKenzie addresses the audience at the Inspire Foundation evening. Photo William Woodworth.
Trucking on with a dream idea
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
The concept of a permanent food truck village on State Highway 1 has hurdles to jump, but Minaka coffee truck owner/operator Brooke McLeod hopes community support will make it happen.
Brooke says that while she’s known as a dreamer in her family circles, building a thriving food truck village just off State Highway 1 will not only invite travellers to stop but also prove popular for locals.
Brooke, who will be moving Minaka to Renwick Transport for winter as many fellow trucks winter down, says that the main barrier is the costs involved with applying for resource consent and permits.
“I spent eight years running a drive-in coffee shop in Australia before coming home, and the place I’ve been at on Grove Road is such a prime spot for bringing something exciting”, says Brooke.
“Having more residents here adds to the financial viability of covering the overheads to operate there ... the land-
holders Ngāti Rarua, who the Council lease the land from, said they will support with power and water if we get consents which was so nice I could have cried.
“Whether it’s having our drive-through style for coffees or allowing people to park and get lunch and dinner, it could be a real welcoming hub to bring to Marlborough for both locals keen on a feed and travellers passing through.”
Brooke knows personally
how influential the space can be for a food truck business and believes there’s room for more neighbours to collectively benefit and thrive.
“Being there has given me so many leads for booking at events that now I’m booked through to December outside of my regular 6am to midday hours”, she says.
“It’s also for security too - as a one-person operation it’s not fun being on your own packing everything up to drive away as required and having
the required signs, chains and cones thrown onto the railway.
“With Council redeveloping the land next to the library, there’s a few more truck owners who have said they’d be interested because this is all for supporting local businesses, so I’d love to help show off the thriving food truck scene my little hometown is building.”
If you are interested, contact Brooke on 0212505279.
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Minaka coffee drive-through owner Brooke McLeod. Photo: William Woodworth
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Recycling by rewiring
WILLIAM WOODWORTH
Repaired appliances are now helping fund community efforts as a Blenheim charity shop asks Marlburians to “let us have a go” before throwing faulty home appliances away.
The Blue Door charity shop in Blenheim will accept small household electronics and hope to stop unnecessary dumping of old or faulty toasters, kettles, heaters, vacuum cleaners, stereos and other small appliances.
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With experienced volunteers in electrical tagging, newly-supplied shelving donated from Bed Bath & Beyond and hands-on know-how from the Repair Café, they say they can rescue and return many to use.
selection is flying off the shelves with many minor fixes for items meaning they find new homes.
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“Donated items all come through our workshop and get tested and tagged before sales, with any repairs being done to the compliant safety standards before they’re sold,” says Blue Door chair Stephen Leitch.
very inexpensively, they tend to get thrown out quite quickly, so we need to stop people buying things when you could reuse and reduce the amount that's going to the tip.”
give us a chance to get them back into reuse, even if it does require some repair.
“For instance, at the recycle centre they don’t test the items, they just take the plug off and dump them.
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“We had a huge backlog of things to get tested, but now we’re up to date for donations and they’re just flying off the shelves.
“The problem we see is buying items from a variety of places
Stephen says they want to be the first-stop shop for fixing items ahead of going to the dump.
“There's an awful lot of things that aren't necessarily unusable, they just need a simple repair, so if you don't want your electrical appliances, at least
“There’s eight recycle shops is Blenheim and I don’t think we should all be competing on everything. With our volunteer know-how in this field, we’d like the chance to try and fix it and while contributing to some good.”
Blue Door Trust board members Tony Hawke and Stephen Leitch say the second-hand electronics
Photo: William Woodworth.
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Love the care around you.
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3. K athleen, Margot and Chris Turkington
4. L ilah and Richelle Jackson
5. Q uinn Seabrook
6. A rtemis and Lucas Anderson
7. A lly and Maggie Stein, Poppy Hodren, Sophie and Isabella Michel, Mahana and Ngaire Hodren, Rosie Michel, Flynn and Jessie Templeton
8. M egan Bull, Elodie and Alex Langevin
9. S ophie and Freddie Phillips, Declan MckainLangrope, Saxon Wolfe and Kyris Little
10. B etsy the bear, Jenna, Sophia, Quinn Seabrook and Ange Clark with prizes from Nutfarm Yarns
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor
Kia ora koutou katoa,
I am writing to you today with a sense of urgency, compassion, and hope. Below is a link to an open letter addressed to Stuart Smith, urging him to support the ‘Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Sanctions Bill’. This bill, if backed by just six more MPs, could mark a powerful shift in Aotearoa’s stance taking a stand for justice, human rights, and accountability by applying sanctions against Israel for its ongoing occupation and genocide in Palestine.
This is not just about politics — it’s
Community
COUNCIL SPENDS
ALMOST $1.8M ON CENTRAL BLENHEIM SITE
A mini Margaret Mahy park perhaps?
Rich Ellis
1.7 mil for a community space...I think not. They will have development plans. A hotel maybe?
Fiona Power
I like the food carts, maybe attract more with some permanent seating.
Magz Lowther
about people. It’s about families who deserve safety, children who deserve peace, and communities who deserve dignity. The situation in Palestine is dire, and we cannot afford silence. Every signature, every voice, and every show of solidarity counts.
I encourage you to read and share this open letter with your friends, whānau, community groups, churches, sports teams, anywhere people gather. The more we speak up, the harder it becomes for decision-makers to ignore the call for justice. All relevant information and references are included in the letter.
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25 AND OUT AT THE YOUTH TRUST FOR RUSS
A special man. Congratulations Russ. Very well deserved. Marlborough is lucky to have you.
Trish Hildyard
Thank you for your services Russ. Lee Paterson
OP SHOP PLEADS FOR CLEAN CONTRIBUTIONS
Know the feeling people used to drop of bags of clothing not fit
You are also welcome join us every Saturday morning from 10:30am to 12:00pm as we wave flags, share kōrero, and stand in peaceful solidarity with Palestine. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, your presence matters.
Together, let’s keep this conversation alive. Let’s keep the pressure on.
Silence helps the oppressor, never the oppressed. forms.gle/eJc26WjntDYP2qau8
With aroha and determination, Aimee Payne
for anyone really at our church shop. Then you have the costs of getting rid of them
Lorraine Sami
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REAPING BENEFITS
Good job.
Colin Wells
Yay that’s so awesome well done everyone!
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Love your mahi Springlands Kindergarten.
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Tino pai Springlands Kindergarten. Awesome mahi! Roxana Jones
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Buckets of support for motor neurone needs
Motor Neurone Disease NZ is calling on New Zealanders to tip a bucket or pour a brew this June to show support for those living with the disease.
Motor Neurone Disease Action Month 2025 brings together two powerful fundraising strands — the iconic Ice Bucket Challenge and the heartfelt Cuppa Tea for MND.
Together, they shine a light on the daily realities of life with MND, a rapidly progressing and terminal condition that affects more than 400 people across Aotearoa at any given time.
“Motor neurone disease turns life upside down — not just for the person diagnosed, but for everyone around them,” says Mark Leggett, Chief Executive of Motor Neurone Disease NZ.
“This June, we’re asking people to act whether you tip a bucket or pour a cuppa, your support helps people with MND access the care, support, equipment, and connection they urgently need and brings hope to everyone affected.”
The Ice Bucket Challenge injects energy and visibility, challenging participants to
take the plunge in support of people facing even colder truths: system delays, limited access to care, and inconsistent support.
Meanwhile, the Cuppa Tea for MND strand invites reflection, connection, and conversation — a moment to honour someone you love, share their story, and support the journey.
All funds raised during MND Action Month will support Motor Neurone Disease NZ’s vital work — including support services, advocacy, information provision, and research.
“Behind every statistic is a person, a whānau, a community,” says Mark.
“We can’t yet stop the disease, but we can change the experience of living with it. That’s what MND Action Month is all about.”
New Zealand has one of the highest incidence rates of MND in the world — and while its causes remain unknown, the need for action is clear.
To get involved, register your event, or make a donation, visit www.mndactionmonth.org.nz
Dragon Boat festival re-arranged
Weather woes meant inside activities came to the fore during the annual Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by the NZ Chinese Association Marlborough on Saturday. This year was to be the first time that the festival would have had the Simply the Breast Dragon Boat team inviting rowers to join them on a trip on the Wairau River, but unfortunately high winds and low water levels meant the trip was cancelled, however they will be included in future festivals. On Saturday, the festivities continued at the Foundry, with the whole community invited to come along. The festival included Zhongzi making, a traditional food for eating at Dragon Boat Festival, followed by lunch, hand crafts, a drum beating performance, Chinese Tea tasting and Chinese calligraphy writing.
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Round one to Pelorus
PETER JONES
If Pelorus Edridge Contracting laid down a marker to their premier netball rivals the previous week, last Tuesday they drove a stake into the Stadium 2000 floor. Expectation had been building as Pelorus and Harlequins Totalspan made their respective way in unbeaten style to the feature match, a battle for first round honours and a chance for early boasting rights.
In the end it was clear-cut. Pelorus, the reigning champs, were in imperious form, able to shuffle players on and off from a powerful bench while maintaining enough momentum to build a 20goal advantage at the final whistle, the scoreline 50-30. Possession was one-sided, Pelorus putting up 68 shots to their rival’s 46, as Harlequins’ ball was frequently turned over through a combination of energetic defence and inaccuracy. Pelorus welcomed the indomitable Paige
Lovell back into the shooting circle and the fleet-footed Stormy Tupara back into midcourt, both playing the full hour and having a telling effect on the outcome. Initially, Lovell teamed up with Courtney Taufa in the shooting circle, Tupara joined Kelsie Fitzpatrick and Jordy Peipi in midcourt while Oriana Houra and Izzy Tupouto’a were a potent force at the defensive end.
Harlequins used just eight players, missing the experienced Lauren Murray and Delyth James-Sitters tonight. Jorja Bacchus and Celine Barnes handled the shooting duties, making the most of the limited ball they received, Bridget Gane, Aleisha Smith and Zara Jopson operated in midcourt while Jack Frew and Mickayla Avant patrolled the defensive circle. Quins kept pace with the Dark Blues in the early forays but by quarter time they trailed by four. A 15-7 second quarter stretched Pelorus’s advantage to 12 goals and the writing was on the wall.
To their credit Harlequins fought hard until the final whistle, contesting ball the length of the court. Frew picked up some valuable loose ball at the back, Bacchus shot at 72 percent and Gane ran hard all game, but ultimately they had to bow to a more clinical outfit.
The fact that Pelorus has the ability to introduce players with the quality and premier experience of Brittney Lyons, Ella Smith and Laura Evans from the bench illustrates the challenge all teams will face as this season rolls on, especially if they have thoughts of dethroning such a slick combination. The evening’s closest encounter came first, Tokomaru edging out Marlborough Girls’ College 38-34.
The evening’s final match saw Harlequins Grove Tavern turn in their best effort of the round, holding the Men’s team to a 10-goal deficit. The Men won 48-38 but enjoyed a lively tussle with the second Quins side, who will also be looking to build some momentum in round two.
Boxing battles thrills stadium’s spectators
PETER JONES
Simcox Stadium echoed to a new sound at the weekend, with South Island’s boxing elite gathering in Marlborough to vie for prestigious Golden Gloves titles.
The hard-hitting action took place on both Saturday and Sunday, the event co-hosted by Blenheim club Box On Boxing and the Reefton Boxing Gym.
Lee Tepuia, owner of the Box On Boxing Gym, and the Reefton club’s Dean Giddens, got together last year and decided to bring the event, which is traditionally staged in Christchurch, to the top of the south for the first time. Over the course of the weekend
over 100 fighters showed their skills across 49 bouts, with pugilists coming from a wide array of
gyms, as far afield as Invercargill. Ages ranged from mini cadets (10-years-old) to elite open grade
fighters of any age, with categories for both novice (six or less fights) and open (six+) boxers.
Several local fighters claimed Golden Gloves titles, including a trio from the Picton-based Arapawa Boxing Club – brothers Matthew and Tony Jones, plus Israel Reece. Former Marlborough boxer Rogene Daquioag, now fighting out of Hickman’s Boxing Gym, won the under 63kg title.
One of the classiest fighters on show was former New Zealand age group representative Johnny Kennard from the Rangiora Gym, who fought in the under-70kg weight division. He provided one of the highlights of the Saturday afternoon session, coming up
with a late knockdown of rival Makoto Toonen, the Woolston fighter ahead on points before the TKO.
Johnny, 19, who has never been to Blenheim before, said, “I loved [the tournament], the venue, it was a cool atmosphere ... friendly people and well organised.” He admitted to suffering from nerves before each bout but loves the thrill of competing.
“I get nervous every time ... selfdoubt on the day of. You don’t even want to be there beforehand, but when you get in there it all goes away. [The nerves] are something to overcome, that’s why you feel so much better when you get it done.”
Pelorus centre Stormy Tupara was a bundle of energy in midcourt. Photo: Peter Jones.
Johnny Kennard, fighting out of Rangiora Boxing, was one of the stand-out performers during the Golden Gloves. Photo: Peter Jones.
MBC prevail in ‘Battle of the Whangamoas’
In a match overshadowed somewhat by an officiating controversy, the Marlborough Boys’ College First XV survived the sternest test of their season to overcome their Nelson College counterparts 2826 on Thursday.
The unbeaten Falcons showed both resilience and attacking innovation on the Nelson College front field to win their fourth straight Miles Toyota Premiership match, holding off a ferocious late comeback from the defending champions.
Initially MBC seemed well in control of proceedings, leading 18-5 at the break after two contrasting touchdowns. The first came in the 12th minute when blockbusting front rower Mason Nicklin borrowed over the line from a lineout drive, the second three minutes before halftime from a trick move.
MBC were awarded a penalty in front of the posts and shaped to take a shot at goal. The Nelson defenders turned their backs, allowing the influential midfielder Anru Erasmus to cleverly place
kick the ball towards the corner where lock Finn Neal managed to ground it in goal, leaving the local supporters stunned and armchair referees scratching their heads nationwide.
Erasmus played a huge part in proceedings, landing two first half penalties and a conversion in the first 35 minutes.
Three minutes after the break he was at it again, his superb solo burst followed by a clever kick and chase resulting in MBC’s third try.
Fullback Josh Flynn stepped up to land the conversion, pushing the visitors 25-5 ahead, the game seemingly theirs for the taking.
However, Nelson, a side renowned for their resilience and recent pedigree, roared back.
Two close range tries to hooker
Jack Potter, both converted by halfback Makea, narrowed the gap to 25-19, the home side’s comeback compounded by a yellow card to Nicklin as MBC conceded a string of penalties.
The visitors worked their way back into Nelson territory, Erasmus landing his third penalty, but were soon under the pump again as Nelson fullback Soper scored
out wide, Makea’s wide conversion closing the gap to two points. The binning of Falcons’ replacement midfielder Kyan Marcroft merely compounded the large group of Marlborough supporters’ anxiety levels.
As the clock wound down Nelson continued to attack, some heroic goal line defence by MBC frustrating them before they were able to clear their lines, force a scrum near halfway then gleefully boot the ball into touch to celebrate what may prove to be a pivotal victory when play-off time comes around.
Post-match chat centred around the referee’s big call on the Neal
the benefit of hindsight and the chance to review the applicable law, there should have been a different decision made with respect to the kick at goal,” he said. Whatever the circumstances, the innovative score was certainly a talking point but, coming with so much of the match remaining and with MBC hot on attack, not the critical play of a game with many pivotal moments, including a last-gasp touchdown by the Nelson captain that was ruled out for a prior infringement.
try, even former international ref Nigel Owens bizarrely weighing in with his opinion on social media. Most pundits decided it was not a legal ploy as the Marlborough captain had informed the referee his side would be taking a shot at goal and the referee had called the assistant referees around behind the posts. In that situation, a genuine attempt to kick at goal must be made.
After the match Tasman Referee Administrator Stephen Caunter agreed, while pointing out that rugby has a substantial set of laws.
“The job of the referee is to apply these the best they are able in often testing situations. With
MBC co-captain Ben Gibbons was just happy to pick up a pivotal victory, saying immediately after the match he put the win down to “grit and determination”. “The boys just wanted it more”, he added, “they were putting their bodies on the line and that was what counted in the end.”
Next up for MBC is a match at home against Christ’s College on June 7 with a midday kick-off.
Scores: Marlborough Boys’ College 28 (Mason Nicklin, Anru Erasmus, Finn Neal tries, Erasmus 3 pen, con, Josh Flynn con) Nelson College 26 (Christiaan Botha, Jack Potter 2, Liam Soper tries, Wiremu Makea 3 con). HT: MBC 18-5
Rangers out of Chatham Cup
Rangers AFC’s Chatham Cup run is over after losing 4-0 to Nelson Suburbs’ Southern Premier League team at Saxton Field in Nelson on Sunday. Suburbs scored in the first minute and it was tough going from then on.
Down 3-0 at half time, Rangers did
fight back into the game in the second half but two late red cards made it a day to forget.
Rangers are back in Nelson this Saturday playing FC Nelson Karenni in
MBC winger Mika Vakasilimiratu goes on the attack against Nelson College. Photo: Evan Barnes/Shuttersport.
Rangers striker Keagan Mortimer keeps his eye on the ball against Nelson Suburbs in the Chatham Cup at Saxton Field on Sunday. Photo: Andrew Board.
Rowing’s ‘visionary leader’ honoured
PETER JONES
Marlborough rowing stalwart
Ivan Sutherland has been honoured with the national body’s most prestigious award.
At the recent Rowing NZ AGM, Ivan was presented with the Sir Don Rowlands Medal for five decades of service to the sport.
The Medal, representing rowing’s highest honour, acknowledges individuals whose sustained commitment and remarkable achievements have significantly shaped the sport over many years. It has only been presented on four occasions.
The Rowing NZ citation read, “Through five decades of service, Ivan Sutherland has transformed from a talented athlete to a visionary leader, leaving an indelible mark on New Zealand rowing. His selfless commitment to “the cause” has shaped the sport’s governance, development, and success across generations. The
Sir Don Rowlands Medal serves as fitting recognition of his extraordinary contribution to New Zealand rowing.”
Ivan’s remarkable journey saw him transformed from a novice rower into one of New Zealand’s most influential figures in the sport.
He began his rowing career at the Wairau club in 1966 as a novice and quickly demonstrated exceptional talent.
Ivan secured his first Red Coat as part of the Waikato club’s premier eight then won the first of four consecutive champion four titles for the Avon club. In 1976 he was part of the Avon premier eight, the first South Island crew to win the New Zealand champion eight title.
First selected to row for New Zealand at the World Championships in 1974 he became part of the Kiwi eight which won a bronze medal at the Montreal Olympics.
A silver medal followed at the
world championships in Amsterdam in the coxless four in 1977 and in 1978, plus a bronze medal in the eight at the world championship on Lake Karapiro.
Ivan was selected to attend the Moscow Olympics in 1980 but was a victim of the ill-fated western boycott of those Games. He retired from competitive rowing that year after winning his final
Once-in-a-lifetime chance for young golfers
Three of the region’s most promising young golfers relished a rare opportunity to rub shoulders with one of the golf world’s most famous figures on Friday.
Steve Williams, who caddied for such luminaries as Greg Norman, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott during a hugely-successful and lengthy career, was in town for the Inspire Foundation grants evening and agreed to meet up with the youngsters at the Marlborough Golf Club.
Fifteen-year-olds Spencer Gregg and Kobe Hart, plus 14-year-old Harry MacNeill, got to play a few holes in the
company of the man who has shared in 14 major championship wins. They then retired to the Fairhall clubhouse where Steve offered some advice and tips to the upcoming players and signed some memorabilia. Spencer was instrumental in putting the meeting together. After hearing Steve was due in town he approached Inspire Foundation Marlborough chairman Mark Davis who said the offer to meet Steve was there if he could recruit a couple of fellow golfers.
Kobe and Harry jumped at the chance to join Spencer, pick the brains of the caddying legend and hear some of his tales from over three decades of top-level competition.
Red Coats in the coxed pair and the coxless pair for his hometown Wairau club.
Upon retirement, Ivan quickly moved into coaching, selection and administration.
He elected as the Marlborough Rowing Association representative on the New Zealand Rowing Council, a position he held until 1995, during which time the national body adopted a radical new constitution for RNZ.
In 1988, Ivan was appointed New Zealand elite team manager, managing the team to two Olympics and four world champs. He joined the elite selection panel in 1984 and served as convenor of the panel from 1988 until 1997 –through four Olympic cycles.
Upon formation of the new Rowing Board in 1996, Ivan was elected a director, responsible for High Performance. He held his position on the Board until 2011, when he was elected Chairman, retiring after the London Olym-
pics in 2013 – a continuous term of 16 years. Ivan was made a life member of Rowing New Zealand in 2010 and in 2020-2022 was elected President of the New Zealand Rowing Association. Upon retiring from the Board in 2013, Ivan was elected Chair of the New Zealand Rowing Foundation, retiring from that role in 2022.
On the local scene he is the president of the Wairau club, a position he has held for over 30 years, and more recently led the rebuild of the club facilities to accommodate both the Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges, and RPC/ Hub rowers from the region. Ivan is a life member of Wairau, the Marlborough association and South Island rowing.
There was more recognition for Marlborough at the AGM, with Picton Rowing Club’s Amanda Inkster receiving a Volunteer Recognition Award for her sterling efforts within the region.
Basketball numbers continue to rise
PETER JONES
The number of young basketballers in Marlborough continues to surge. The sport, which is riding high on a nationwide wave of popularity, has seen an increase from last year’s numbers with nearly 500 youngsters now turning out on a regular basis in term two.
The Marlborough Basketball Association’s Friday’s College league continues to grow in popularity, with 46 teams involved this season, up from 41 last year, a total that includes 27 teams from MBC, under
the guidance of MBC teacher Chris McMurtrie.
This competition caters for college students who have never played the sport through to highly-competitive players, with fair play and sportsmanship key pillars of the competition.
Miniball (year 3 and 4) numbers have also risen, with 28 teams involved, rising from 24 last year. With four teams in the men’s A grade, 14 in the B grade and six in the women’s league, there is no shortage of basketball action at Stadium 2000 throughout the week.
“It was a great day … unbelievable,” said Spencer. “We played five or six holes with him and then we went into the clubhouse for debrief and chat about his career. It was really windy on the course so he helped us with some tips about how to play in the wind.”
During the two hours or so the lads spent with Steve, he also imparted some training tips and talked about setting plans and goals, all really helpful tips according to Spencer, who currently plays off a handicap of three, with Kobe on zero and Harry playing off two. The three also attended part of the Inspire evening, getting the chance to hear a Q&A session with Steve.
Ivan Sutherland addresses the audience at the recent Rowing NZ AGM. Photo: Supplied.
PETER JONES
Pictured before playing a few holes at Fairhall on Friday, from left, Harry MacNeill, Steve Williams, Kobe Hart and Spencer Gregg. Photo: Supplied.
Levi Jones drives towards the hoop at Stadium 2000 on Friday afternoon.
Photo: Peter Jones.
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Vaughan passed away peacefully on 25 May 2025 at the Marlborough Hospice in his 71st year, after ongoing health problems over the last 20 months. Much-loved partner of Cobie. Youngest son of Bill and Marie Workman. Loved brother and business partner of Clive and Jan Workman and extended family. Loved long-time friend of Robyn. Loved mate of Gordon, Warren, Craig, Russel, Harry, Peter and many others. Loved cousin of Linda, Peter and many others. Loved mate of the jet boating club and the gun club. “His many skills and cheeky banter will be sorely missed by family and friends.” Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Wairau Hospital and Marlborough Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice Marlborough Trust via their website would be appreciated or may be made at the service. Messages c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A private cremation has taken place with a Memorial Service to be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Saturday 7 June at 2.00pm. This service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
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