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Welcome home for Cancer Society Matt Brown

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A fire, a pandemic and town-centre rents couldn’t keep a crucial charity organisation down – and now they’ve found their forever home.

Cancer Society Marlborough were forced out of their long-time, 14-year premises in the forum, in the centre of Blenheim, after a “devastating” fire gutted the building.

Cancer Society Marlborough manager Felicity Spencer says she’s grateful to finally have a new place.

“It’s been really tough – if feels like we’ve been in a holding pattern for the last 18 months,” she says.

“And all our stuff is in one place.”

The new Maxwell Road site is triple the size, Felicity says, and allows the team to move out of their CBD shopfront and two lockups.

“We’re working from two lockups, and we have a town car park we have to pay for.

“Now, everything can be from one site.”

Felicity says being in town is good for their profile, and for support from neighbouring businesses, but the cost is prohibitive.

“We’re charged with using our hard-earned funds – a lot of it donated – prudently.

“Some people ask, why are we even in town,” she says.

“It’s nice being in town – our neighbours, Mango and Ritual, support us. They can see us.”

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Treasure hunter’s rewarded Oscar HorsleyRoche

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Declan, Sophie and Connor Mulcahy with their loot-haul.

The first Marlborough Weekly School Holidays Scavenger Hunt has concluded, with bounteous booty doled out to four young buccaneers.

Following a pirate’s treasure map the young adventurers searched across Marlborough’s finest businesses to uncover coins for their treasure chests.

And now bounty aplenty has been delivered to the bravest souls who took part in the inaugural quest.

Congratulations to the winners of our major spot prizes.

A special thanks to our Marlborough Privateers for their amazing support – Haven Café, Clubs of Marlborough, Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Event Cinemas, Selmes Garden Centre, Ritual Café, Arcadia Blenheim, The Vines Village Café & Deli, Life Pharmacy Blenheim, Shipwrecks, the Barber Shop Family Cutting Bar, Sanctum Hobbies & Collectables, Marlborough Museum and CBD Eatery.

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Rates hike surprise for some homeowners Paula Hulburt Editor

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A rise in land values has seen some homeowners hit with higher-than-expected rates rises.

New rates statements arrived in mailboxes across the region recently with some property owners looking at rises of 11 per cent.

Chair of the Planning, Finance and Community Committee councillor Mark Peters says people will be paying more depending on their property’s valuation.

‘We’re still playing catch-up with Marlborough’s growth after delaying some expenses during Covid-19, and our recent storm event demonstrated how important infrastructure spending is to our future.

“However, your share of Council’s total rates depends largely on how much your property’s valuation - mainly land value - represents of the total valuation of all land and improvements in Marlborough.”

“The price of residential property in Marlborough has increased significantly since the last revaluation,” he says.

The new quarterly instalments for the coming year increased by 5.1 per cent, lower than the 5.73

Some Marlborough homeowners have a higher than expected rates bill. Photo: File. per cent originally proposed.

Council engages Quotable Value (QV) to undertake the rating revaluations every three years.

QV must undertake its work in accordance with the standards set by the Valuer General.

QV’s August 2020 revaluation saw residents in Blenheim have a 41 per cent average increase in land valuation, while Picton residents saw a 50 per cent average increase.

Meanwhile, ‘Blenheim vicinity’, which includes Renwick and Spring Creek, saw an average increase of 9.64 per cent.

“As a result, for those properties with a large increase in value, your rates increase is likely to be higher than 5.1%.

“Properties with low increases in value will see a lower increase and possibly even a decrease over the coming year.”

The other significant contributor

to individual property rates increases is the level of investment the council is making in water and sewerage services.

These costs are recovered by targeted rates on those areas receiving Council-supplied water and sewerage treatment.

This will impact Blenheim, Picton and other areas in the council’s combined water and sewerage schemes.

“While this year the rates increases for a number of properties may be higher than many Marlburians are used to, the new instalments are largely based on property revaluations and increased levels of service set out in the new Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031” Mark says.

“If you anticipate having difficulty paying your rates in the coming year, I encourage you to get in touch early to talk about a solution.”

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Deadwood confusion reigns Matt Brown Wood washed away in floods is off limits warns council as people are caught making the most of the post storm debris.

Taking fallen wood washed down the river is banned, say Marlborough District Council, with fines and potential prison sentences possible for offenders.

But the notice was widely panned online, with social media comments calling the move “pathetic and petty”.

A notice issued by council last Friday warned people off looking to make the most of the flood provided fuel to heat their homes, citing concerns for the safety of staff and the public.

Marlborough District Council assets and services manager Richard Coningham says a small number of people have ruined it for everyone else.

“These people - there are around a dozen of them - consistently, throughout the year, take wood from our reserves, which usually includes the cutting down of live trees,” he says.

“They don’t differentiate between post-storm debris and going in regularly to cut down healthy trees.

“They also sell this firewood to line their own pockets, at everyone else’s expense.”

“How pathetic and petty can the council get,” one social media comment says.

Another comment questioned whatever happened to the permit system, which allowed people to fill

a trailer from felled trees.

Richard says there was a permit system in the past.

“There is an unspoken rule in Marlborough that after a flood, it is acceptable to reclaim branches and trees from our river bank areas,” he says.

“However unfortunately in recent years a small number of people have spoiled it for everyone else.”

“Just last week a man on a night raid managed to pin himself under a large tree trunk for some hours,” he says.

“He suffered moderate injuries and serious damage to his chainsaw.

Another guy got stuck in his fourwheel drive.

“Our Reserves Rangers are regularly threatened by these individuals, so the police are often required to assist us to trespass and prosecute them.”

Offenders caught taking wood from the river reserve face being trespassed by council.

Ignoring the trespass order could net fines ranging between $200 and $1000 – and up to three months in prison.

“From a legal point of view it makes life difficult for both the Council and the Police to trespass people if we allow some members of the public to collect wood legitimately while we have to trespass and prosecute others,” Richard says.

“The most cost-effective way to manage this - given both the council’s and the police’s limited resources – is to have a complete ban on collecting all firewood from the river reserve.”

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The fire brigade was called to the scene of a central Blenheim business at the centre of a fire scare on Wednesday.

Two Blenheim fire crews rushed to the forum building at about 1.52pm - to find a blocked chimney.

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One witness described billowing grey smoke coming from the forum building’s top floor tenant, Dolce Cafe.

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“It covered the trees. I pointed it out to a police man, who was pulling someone over,” he says.

“He went around and knocked on doors to evacuate people.”

The forum building was gutted by a fire at the beginning of 2020.

Fire Communications shift manager Andrew Norris says some smoke went into the cafe, but there was no damage from the blocked chimney.

“They went in, unblocked the chimney, and that was that,” he says.

National MP alleges climate change cover up Adam Burns Local Democracy Reporter

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Fire fighters were called to the scene just before 2pm. Photo: Matt Brown.

National Party MP Stuart Smith has described a Government climate change plan as the “science of bullsh*t” during a talk in Ashburton last week.

Suggestions that warmer temperatures would not cause an increase in extreme rain events, contrary to the government’s National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA) plan were floated by the Kaikoura MP during his presentation.

Smith, who is the National Party’s climate change spokesperson said, in light of recent flood events in Mid Canterbury, that a NIWA flood risk study showed flooding risk would actually fall as the climate got warmer and had been ignored by the NCCRA document.

The claims have been sparked by a recent Tailrisks Economics report into the NCCRA who claim the

report commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, was based off a false premise that climate change would cause an increase in extreme weather events and flooding.

It was then suggested in the report that NIWA covered up flood risk results from a 2019 river and rainfall report.

“Claims that buildings and people will be generally subject to large increases in flooding risk are misleading.

“The NIWA data is not very informative because all it does is identify people and assets located on historical floodplains.

“It does not take account of flood protection measures or make any assessment of the probability of flooding.”

NIWA declined to comment on Smith’s remarks but chief scientist for climate, atmosphere and hazards Dr Andrew Tait said an increase of extreme rainfall events were expected to occur.

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Marlborough Cancer Society volunteers Marrilyn Colquhoun, Sue Walker, Robyn and Diego Adams at the new Cancer Society’s premises on Maxwell Road. Photos: Matt Brown.

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Volunteer coordinator Hilary Gill in the kitchen of their new site – a similar size to the entire office in town.

New home for crucial cancer charity FROM PAGE 1 The charity has been renting a shop on Maxwell Road for 18 months – the market rent, according to Trademe, was about $30000 per annum.

The organisation was forced to scramble and find a new place after a fire gutted the forum building in the Blenheim town centre – destroying their newly

renovated space.

“The fire was devastating,” Felicity says.

“We had just renovated the space – it was fit for purpose. We had it working really well.”

She says it was a real mission to find a temporary place.

“Then COVID struck, and we were stuck.”

Felicity says they’ve got good at moving, following the fire.

“Moving with a purpose, knowing our services are going to be better, is really motivating,” she says.

The increase of space allows them to add more services to their offering, hosting a breast cancer support group, Simply the Breast dragon boat crew and a prostate cancer support group.

She says they have a three-year right of renewal on the house which has designated visitor

parks and is a place people can come purposefully.

“We had a volunteer training there the other day and it worked so well.”

On top of the move, the charity are in the throes of planning for Daffodil Day. A cake raffle, street appeal and the ever-popular vehicle display at Brayshaw Park are all planned for the end of the month.

Volunteer coordinator Hilary Gill says the new space is beautiful.

“It’s going to be an amazing space for our clients and volunteers to do some important work in the community,” she says.

“We’d love people to pop in and see us – and have a look.”

Daffodil day is on Friday 27 August.

Cancer Society Marlborough’s office is now at 76a Maxwell Road.

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Dads getting active Children got some quality dad time at a special monthly event.

Active Dads Marlborough took to the gym at the weekend as one of their monthly events designed to get dads more actively involved in their children’s upbringing.

Active Dads coordinator Bridget Nolan says it’s not only an opportunity for dads to get actively involved with their children, but to get alongside other men and discuss parenting.

Jet boating, ten pin bowling, and this month’s event, at the Blenheim kindy gym - a small taste of the types of events the Barnardos’ run programme is aiming for.

The next event will be swimming, on the 22nd of August.

To get involved, email

Michael Keen with his son Axl enjoyed jumping in the foam pit at this weekend’s Active Dad event.

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Mayoral relief fund opens Marlborough’s Mayoral Relief Fund to help the region in its storm recovery effort is now open for applications.

Residents who suffered personal financial or emotional hardship in the recent storm and floods are eligible to apply for up to $1000 from Marlborough District Council.

Announcing the fund late last month, Mayor John Leggett thanked Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi for the Government’s donation of $100,000 towards Marlborough’s recovery.

“We have also received donations from a number of local individuals and businesses, which shows real

community spirit,” Mayor Leggett says.

The committee considering the applications has some discretion depending on evidence of hardship.

Anyone wishing to donate to the fund can do so via online banking.

Simply add the Marlborough District Council’s account number: 02-0600-0202861-00 and include ‘Mayoral Fund’ as a reference.

Alternatively, people can make a payment to the fund at the Council reception at 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim.

People wishing to apply to the fund can do so via the Council website at https://bit.ly/MayoralReliefFund

Burleigh Pies Jane Dickenson is disappointed the pie challenge has been postponed. Photo: Supplied.

Pie challenge off the menu for now The Great Burleigh Pie Pairing Challenge has been put on hold as local wineries have too much on their plate.

With wineries juggling a range of issues from labour shortages to supply chain issues organisers have decided to put the brakes on the annual competition.

The challenge, which matches Burleigh Pies with wines from around Marlborough to get the perfect pairing, had kicked off for its fifth year.

Co-founder Belinda Jackson says she didn’t want the competition to become a burden.

“The pie challenge is supposed to be fun, but it ran the risk of becoming yet another thing on people’s plates.

“So we’ve decided to hold off this year, and review it later.”

The challenge had been popular and all fees from the winery team entries go to charity.

After a review, it was possible

the challenge would be revamped with a new formula, Belinda says.

Burleigh Pie pair, Jane Dickenson and Rod Burdis, say they too are disappointed the challenge has had to be postponed this year, but they understand the reason why.

“It’s a tough time out there at the moment, a real winter.

“We can understand that people want to hunker down and concentrate on other things.”

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London cast of a 2019 productipn of Les Miserables. Photo: Seamus Ryan.

Stage stars sought for theatre smash hit Theatre bosses are on the lookout for stars to make an impact in their production - international smash hit musical Les Misérables.

Blenheim Musical Theatre (BMT) have been granted performing rights for the adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel.

And with the globally acclaimed show set to take to the boards in May next year, the search is set to start for its cast.

An information evening will be held at BMT’s Lakings Rd premises on Wednesday 18 August at 7.30 pm for anyone interested in being part of the

orchestra, cast or backstage.

Director Peter Meikle says a series of six Monday night workshops will also be held to help people prepare for the auditions in October.

“The information evening and workshops are critical to anyone thinking about being in this show.

“The level of achievement, musical ability, physical fitness, and emotional energy required to make this piece work is huge.

“It offers the forum to hear about every aspect of the production process and will really consolidate people’s passion and commitment to be part of the show,” he says.

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Talented student musicians took to cafes Talented student musicians took to cafes, bars and the big stage last week as part of the South Island’s largest jazz competition.

The Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival saw several schools vie for bragging rights in the musical competition, judged by jazz legends, Dr Rodger Fox and Dr. Dave Wilson.

Students from James Hargest College and Verdon College, in Invercargill, joined forces to wow the audience at Vines Village on Thursday.

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James Mitchell and Phil McKinnon on set of Random Directions Round 2 Film The Lost door stories by Haidee Collins. Photo: Suplied.

Big screen sets scene for movie magic Paula Hulburt Editor

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Talented movie makers are getting set to showcase their hard work on the big screen.

The Random Directions Film Project at the end of the month is the culmination of months of work for independent movie makers.

And with 13 films making their debut, organisers are confident there will be something for everyone.

Random Directions Film Project creator Phil McKinnon says film makers themselves come from a variety of different backgrounds and have a wide range of skills.

“Film makers come in all shapes and sizes, all levels of skills from first time movie makers to career driven film makers, which creates a massive variety within the films being made in Blenheim.

“The one thing these film makers all have in common is their passion and that deserves to be

celebrated,” he says.

This open-minded approach has helped many local film makers get out there and give it a go, creating their first short film via the project and bring their films to the big screen.

Be it, good, bad or even ugly, all short films made via this project will get their time to shine, Phil explains.

“Random Directions is not your run of the mill film festival, it’s the lighter side of film making,

avoiding films made for the masses and aiming for a more imaginative, quirky, anything goes approach.”

It was a wish to help foster film talent and imagination that saw Phil and wife Amy McKinnon start Random Directions in 2017.

“It’s really a project made by the people, for the people,” explains Phil. “Film making in Marlborough had been around for a while but we felt something was missing, people were starting to lack motivation and inspiration.

Local filmmaker James Mitchell says the group has helped him put enjoyment back into the process.

“The idea is that filmmaking should be a fun atmosphere and enjoyment on set is as important as the joy of seeing the finished film for the first time.

The 2021 Random Direction Film Festival is playing at Event Cinemas Blenheim on Sunday August 29 at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale at Event Cinemas Blenheim and via the Event Cinemas website.

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106-year-old Green Machine fires on all cylinders Patrick Dawkins It has taken 106 years of toil, but Renwick finally have tasted the glory of a Marlborough division one rugby title after holding off a fast-finishing Central 25-21 in the final on Saturday.

“We have been working for 106 years and this is not just for us, it’s for the whole Renwick community and everyone who has gone before us,” said a jubilant Josh Holdaway to the gathered crowd at Lansdowne Park, moments before he held the trophy aloft.

“This trophy is for everyone who has put on this jersey,” Holdaway declared.

Those wearing the green and white hoops of Renwick were made to earn their title on the No 3 ground, with three second-half tries to Central taking the match right down to the wire.

However, Renwick’s win was set-up by staunch defence through most of the match and so it was fitting that the final play came when a Central knock-on was forced following a tackle from hard-working openside flanker Cody Weir.

Jubilation ensured from Renwick players and supporters, with tears of joy flowing for some.

The defensive effort saw Renwick shut out Central in the first half, the Green Machine claiming a 15-0 halftime lead following an opening 40 with the wind at their backs.

“The sun and the wind was a big factor, but we definitely came out of the blocks flat,” Central captain and first five-eighth Jake Cresswell said following the final whistle.

“To get up and get within one try was a good achievement, but we thought we would be better than that,” he added.

The victorious Renwick division one side who made history on Saturday. Photo: Shuttersport.

The match had barely kicked-off before players were forced into a 10-minute wait as Renwick lock Jaydn Holdaway was stretchered off with a serious ankle injury, followed soon after by their hooker, Sione Lonitenisi, also forced from the field.

However, the changes to their line up did not unsettle a slick first-half showing from the Green Machine.

First full-back Michael Dillon opened the scoring with a penalty goal, followed by a 30-metre intercept try to first-five eighths Alex Barnsley. Then, just before the half time break, well-timed passes saw the Renwick backline set winger Sailasa Leqeti in space, who finished in the corner to help his side to a 15-0 lead.

In between those tries Central had moments of dominance, including a period hammering in tight to the ruck at Renwick’s try line spanning at least a half dozen phases.

“We have worked on our defence so much throughout the year and as a team we thought defense would win us games, and that is what it did here today,” Holdaway said.

The second half saw Renwick turn into the wind but they soon pushed their lead out to 22-0 when standout centre Zac Harrison-Jones slipped through several tackles to score a superb 30 metre solo try, converted by Dillon.

As the second half wore on Central began to show the class that saw them enter the final as the bestperformed Marlborough team this season, finally breaking through Renwick’s defences to score through blindside flanker Jeremy Foley at the 55-minute mark, converted by fullback Mitch Smith.

While Dillon landed another penalty goal to push Renwick ahead 25-7, Central hit back through strong running midfielder Nigel Satherley and then

an impressive tackle break and 40 metre sprint to the line by lock Jack Powell in the dying minutes.

With both tries being converted

by Smith it had Central with their tails up and in with a chance as the match entered the final moments.

Renwick supporters watched on nervously, wondering if another opportunity for glory was about to slip from their grasp.

“One minute to go, down by one try, I would have gone to the TAB and chucked it all on us,” Cresswell said wryly of his team’s chances afterwards.

“The tides definitely did sway and that’s finals footy I guess. They played well tactically all day and deserved their spoils.”

Renwick’s was a team victory, getting whole-hearted performances all over the park and having to call on their bench players early due to injury. The tactical kicking of Dillon and Barnsley from their key

positions was instrumental, while midfielders Harrison-Jones and Kyle Marfell were strong in attack and defence. In their pack, flankers Josh Holdaway and Weir put in tireless 80-minute performances, while Atunaisa Taufa performed well for 78 minutes off the bench, replacing the early injured younger Holdaway at lock.

No 8 Kurt Schollum shouldered the load of lineout throwing effectively following the early injury to Renwick’s hooker and also cleaned up well at the back of a scrum, where Central often had the green pack moving backwards thanks in large part to front rowers Peter and Tino Vakaloa.

The flanker combination of Foley and Sitaleki Baker were to the fore for Central, but at the end of the day Renwick done just enough to kick-off a celebration over a century in the making.

“Unreal,” the Renwick skipper said following the presentation of the trophy. “I can’t even describe the feeling we have here at the moment. It is incredible.”

In the division two match, which was played as the curtain raiser to the division one final, Awatere were too strong for Central, prevailing 35-15. They led 20-3 at the half, having had the wind at their backs, and then scored first in the second half to lead 25-3 before holding off a Central revival.

Flynn Struthers secured player of the day for the victorious Tussock Jumpers.

Scorers: Renwick 25 (Alex Barnsley, Sailasa Leqeti, Zac Harrison-Jones tries, Michael Dillon 2 con, 2 pen) Central 21 (Jeremy Foley, Nigel Satherley, Jack Powell tries, Mitchell Smith 3 con) HT 15-0.

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Competition closes up Peter Jones Reporter

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The Marlborough rep team: from left, Sue Murray, Aroha Minhinnick (captain), Andrea Thomas, Tracy Bary, Marilyn Keenan and Emily Stenhouse. Photo: Supplied.

SportS Callum steps up: Marlborough’s Sportsperson of the Year in 2020, cyclist Callum Saunders, is now an Olympian.

The 25-year-old stepped onto the Tokyo 2020 stage last week as part of the New Zealand team sprint trio who raced off for 7th and 8th positions. Callum was the finishing rider alongside lead-off Sam Webster and Ethan Mitchell as they accounted for Poland at the Izu Velodrome.

Callum travelled to Japan as the men’s sprint team reserve, but got his chance, replacing Sam Dakin in the team sprint line-up on Wednesday then racing his favoured event, the

keirin, at the weekend.

Callum finished second in his first round heat of the keirin and progressed to the quarterfinals, where he finished fifth, missing a place in the semis by one position.

“Just making it to the start line was a thrill,” he said. “Then making it through to [the quarterfinals] in the keirin was the cherry on top.”

He follows in the footsteps of his great grandfather Charlie Saunders, who competed in rowing at the 1932 Olympics.

Golf success: The Marlborough women’s rep golf team have won the Lucas Salver after beating Nelson 8-4 at the Nelson Golf Club on Saturday.

The May Rowling team lost to Nelson 9-3. The event was only 18 holes as the event was rained out on Sunday.

A scoreless draw with Tahuna FC on Saturday has seen Rangers AFC slip into a torrid three-way battle for the Nelson division one football title.

With two more games to be played in the league Rangers and Richmond are tied on top, with FC Nelson just a point behind. Fortunately for Rangers they play both their main rivals at home over the next two weeks, leaving their future firmly in their own hands.

On Saturday they travelled to Nelson to play Tahuna and, with the main pitch water-logged, they elected to play on the No 2 field which barely measures the minimum dimensions of a senior football field.

Rangers started well, their short, sharp passing and rapid ball movement creating a flood of goal scoring opportunities for Tore Waechter, Keagan Mortimer, Harrison Pine, Julien Delgado and Jono Masters, only to be denied by Tahuna’s outstanding goalkeeper or the woodwork.

Tahuna defended well and launched a few counter attacks but seldom threatened Liam Kennedy in Rangers’ goal.

Rangers kept pressing in the second half, now into a strong wind, and despite Pine, Ryan Palmer and Bjorn Waechter dominating midfield and Dylan Endersby, Josh Clamp and Sam Pearson being introduced, fortunes did not change and the game ended 0-0. Aaron Hayes played a top game, venturing

Rangers AFC defender Aaron Hayes had a strong game against Tahuna on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones. into the opposition penalty box at every set piece in a bid to force the winner.

BV Bullets win Meanwhile, goal scoring was not a problem as women’s side BV Bullets downed FC Nelson at A&P Park on Saturday.

Despite ball control being an issue on such a gusty day, the home side looked dominant for most of the first half, scoring four of their goals before the break.

Riley Preece scored once early and twice later to clinch a hattrick, with Lea Poletti adding the other.

FC Nelson had their chances in the early part of the second half, but BV wrapped it up through a goal from Maddy Rowe, who created several strong scoring opportunities.

Player of the day was Preece,

who filled in as keeper and saved a penalty.

Local leagues Call Care Trojans made it twofrom-two in the Marlborough division one league on Saturday, downing Central Wolves 5-1, with Jack Morris scoring four goals. In the other match Rangers Development beat Central Buccaneers 4-2 after leading 4-0 at halftime.

In division two Call Care Hotspurs downed BV Masters 4-3, all Hotspurs’ goals coming from South American Francisco Zimmerman. Rangers Clubs of Marlborough won the other match, downing Central Privateers 2-1.

In division three, Picton overpowered Rangers Masters 6-1 while Call Care Spartans downed Redwood 4-0.

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Tasman take the steam out of Bay of Plenty Peter Jones Reporter

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The Tasman Mako got their 2021 season off to an almost-perfect start in Tauranga on Sunday, overcoming Bay of Plenty 27-14.

While the Mako missed out on a potential bonus point, they got the job done in what was expected to be a particularly tricky Bunnings NPC season premiership opener.

Tasman led 13-7 at the break, scoring their first try just minutes before halftime, following two earlier Mitch Hunt penalties.

Left winger Mark Telea was the initiator, breaking down the flank before in-passing to halfback Louie Chapman. He made ground then transferred the ball to midfielder Tim O’Malley, who crossed under the posts.

The home side reclaimed the lead immediately after oranges, a couple of Mako errors gifting them field position from where Sean Wainui scored, Kaleb Trask’s conversion giving the Steamers a 14-13 lead.

Within minutes though, the visitors are back in front.

Hunt kicked to the corner following a penalty and from the ensuing maul hooker Quentin MacDonald crashed over.

Hunt’s conversion raised the flags and the Mako led 20-14 as the impetus began to swing their way.

Seven minutes later they repeated the dose, MacDonald showing patience and strength to bag his second on the back of another rolling maul from a lineout.

Hunt’s third conversion gave Tasman a 13-point lead which they maintained, their staunch

defence and timely input of energy from their bench players keeping the Steamers at bay until the final whistle.

Tasman’s win was based on resolute defence, coupled with clinical breakdown work, against a handy side who contested everything on the ground.

Another bonus for the Mako was their lineout work, capturing all their ball and snaring several of the Bay’s throws as well.

Loose trio Sione Havili Talitui, Jacob Norris and Hugh Renton were outstanding, while wingers Telea and Jim Tavatavanawai, making his debut, made ground whenever they touched the ball.

MacDonald and All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax, who was released for the match by the international management late in the piece, were strong up front, along with Pari Pari Parkinson and rookie Antonio Shalfoon.

Tasman’s head coach Andrew Goodman was “stoked” with the effort.

“Round one matches are a bit of an unknown, especially against a quality side like Bay of Plenty up here, so we are just happy to come away with the four points.

“The effort up front was superb … our lineout was outstanding both on our ball and theirs. Dan Perrin has been working hard with that group right throughout the club season, Antonio Shalfoon came on well and then we were able to bring on Super Rugby experience with Quin [Strange] at the end.

“Jim [Tavatavanawai] was outstanding, just a ball of energy … things seem to happen when he is around the ball.”

With Finlay Christie being ruled

out after an injury at All Blacks training, rookie Louie Chapman and the returning Jack Grooby shared the halfback position.

“It was great exposure for both of them,” said Andrew, “they will be happy with their first-up performances and there is some stuff for them to look at to get better in the coming weeks.”

Despite the pleasing result, Andrew said there were plenty of areas to improve, such as phase defence and kick chase, plus some tweaks on attack before they tackle a strong Auckland side in Nelson next Saturday, kick-off 2.05pm.

Scorers: Tasman 27 (Quentin MacDonald 2, Tim O’Malley tries, Mitch Hunt 3 con, 2 pen) Bay of Plenty 14 (Sean Wainui, Luke Campbell tries, Kaleb Trask 2 con). HT: 13-7 Tasman.

Tasman women The Tasman Mako women took on Northland in their first Farah Palmer Cup home fixture at Motueka on Sunday and came away with a 27-0 defeat.

The game was played in heavy, wet conditions, which the visitors adapted to more quickly and efficiently.

Within 10 minutes they had scored two tries, set up by field position gained by tactical kicking coupled with forward power.

Tasman regrouped however and held the Kauri to 10-0 at the break, the match being played in the middle of the park as both sides struggled for continuity with a slippery ball.

It took Northland 15 minutes of the second spell to score their third try, then they combined for a fourth and fifth touchdown over the following 10 minutes to put the

Midfielder Tim O’Malley scored Tasman’s first try in Tauranga.

Photo: Shuttersport. match to bed. Once again Tasman were unable to exit securely and the Kauri took full advantage.

MBC The Marlborough Boys’ College First XV notched a 24-10 win over Lincoln Combined in Christchurch on Saturday.

This was MBC’s final round

robin match in the Miles Toyota Championship and cemented bottom place in the top eight.

Next weekend they will again travel south, taking on fifthplaced St Thomas of Canterbury in a Plate semi-final. The last times the teams met, earlier this season, St Thomas won 32-23.

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COUNTIES MANUKAU vs NORTH HARBOUR

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Rival centres Eleri James-Sitters, left, and Bridget Gane in action on Tuesday night. Photo: Peter Jones.

Two thrillers mark latest netball round Peter Jones

The upcoming Marlborough premier semifinals are set to be thrilling affairs if last Tuesday’s games at Stadium 2000 are an indication.

The four sides most likely to meet in the forthcoming play-offs produced a couple of arm wrestles, Pelorus and Marlborough Girls’ College eventually coming out on top, while their rivals both bagged bonus points.

Pelorus took on defending champs Tokomaru Crafar Crouch in the evening’s early match and produced a stunning comeback to take the honours 37-36 in the final seconds.

After a low-scoring first quarter, Toko took control of the early stages, shooters Gemma Hika and Kayla Wilson on target to push their side to a 23-13 advantage at halftime.

Although looking down the barrel of their first loss to an all-female side this season, Pelorus made some personnel changes and clawed their way back.

By three quarter time Pelorus had narrowed the deficit to five, and continued their recovery in the final stanza, GA Karli Murphy leading the way with a top shooting display while their defence restricted Toko to just nine goal attempts in the final 15 minutes.

As time ticked by, Pelorus drew level, Meg Hocquard landing a pressure goal. From the restart, Toko were pulled up for breaking and it was left to Murphy to nail the winning shot as her team mates roared encouragement.

Toko backed up their strong effort against their club mates last week with another bold showing. The return of Hana Wilson added experience to the mid court, while

Taylor Catchpole at centre is a promising newcomer. Wiri Bristowe and Chloe Devir stood out on defence.

The MGC v Harlequins match was tipped to be close and so it proved.

Scores were level at the threequarter mark as both sides tried to forge a meaningful advantage, but it was the students who came home stronger to prevail 49-46, led by GS Fiaalii Solomona who again carried the bulk of the shooting duties, landing 37 of her 45 shots.

The introduction of centre Eleri James-Sitters in the second quarter provided spark for MGC, while Mele Moli at WA and fellow middie Stormy Tupara continue to improve at this level.

Quins got good value from WA Ella Donald, GA Simone Pederson and GD Olivia Robinson.

Although they were run down in the finishing straight this time, Quins showed they will be a real threat come play-off time.

With no points at stake, the evening’s other match was between Awatere and Tokomaru Picton Motordrome, who prevailed 79-39 in a free-flowing affair.

The Toko crew dominated the first three quarters, throwing the ball around and scoring freely. Awatere slowed them down in the final quarter, dominating possession to come away with a late confidence boost.

GK Eden Te Huki, WD Paige Materoa and lofty GD Emilio Dell Yaxley stood out for the victors, while shooter Emma Pilcher plus the livewire Ashley Childs and WA Tori McCulloch were prominent for the Tussocks.

Third round standings: Pelorus 6, MGC 6, Harlequins 1, Tokomaru 1, Awatere 0.

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