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College in crisis Paula Hulburt

Marlborough Boys’ College bosses are in damage control mode as a female teacher is stood down following allegations of sexual misconduct.

In a letter seen by the Marlborough Weekly, principal Wayne Hegarty and Board of Trustees chair Sturrock Saunders asked parents and caregivers for their support.

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They wrote it was important to “maintain privacy and reduce speculation.”

In a statement, Sturrock confirmed that the police were involved, and that the teacher was immediately put on leave.

“A concern was raised about the conduct of a teacher at our school.

“As the matter was serious and needed to be worked through carefully, we immediately sought advice from the Ministry of

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Education and New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) to ensure that this was handled in line with best practice.

“We also contacted the Teachers Council, Oranga Tamariki (formerly CYFS) and the police.”

Those directly affected by the matter have already heard from police and relevant authorities.

The college will now take on more on a liaising role, it was confirmed in the letter.

“Our key priority has been to support and protect the privacy of any students affected by this matter and liaise with these students and families in the first instance”.

Senior staff at the school have been working together to try and minimise disruption to students, Wayne says in the letter.

“We are aware that this is disconcerting and that our school community may want more information.

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“However, as we trust you will understand in situations like this it is critical that we do not prejudice or pre-empt any official processes.

“We do hope that you also trust that we are doing everything that is needed at this time and comfortable that we will update you as we can but this may not be for some time as it will depend on the processes being worked through by the other agencies involved.”

Laura Monahan has been helping clear up in the wake of tropical Cyclone Kenneth. Photo: Supplied. See page 6.

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Loan payment battle looms Paula Hulburt Fed-up Grovetown residents are kicking-up a stink over sewerage costs - accusing council bosses of not passing on price cuts.

Grovetown Residents’ Association members have been up in arms over high sewerage rates since a $3.14 million upgrade in 2009.

Some claim council have been negligent in their duties.

Long-term campaigner Yvonne Wratt says the council have turned their backs on her, branding her a troublemaker “The interest rate on the sewerage loan is too high.

“Council put in writing that the sewerage loan interest rate would be at the rate council borrow at – it’s not.

“Interest rates have reduced significantly over the last ten years, yet council have not reduced the

Grovetown residents, from left, Anne Cameron, Yvonne Wratt and Bill Thomas are looking for answers. Photo: Paula Hulburt. interest rate charged on our sew- town. erage loan to the same degree,” she “We’re behind her [Yvonne] 100 says. percent, the council need to be acMarlborough District Council countable. deny the claims, saying they have “What really irks me is that if a lowered interest rates on two pre- rate payer gets behind, they get vious occasions. penalised, they expect us to ad“The 5.5 per cent interest rate is here to the rules. applied consistently across all “It’s like a slap in the face,” she says.

Marlborough District Council Homeowner John Wall says alloans,” a spokesman says most half of his rates go towards Resident Anne Cameron says the sewerage costs. group are keen to support their “The rates are a bit of a bugbear,

at between $1000 and $2000 it’s a fair chunk.

“We need ongoing support to keep the pressure on,” he says.

Bill Thomas, who has lived in Grovetown for 19 years says he took advantage of an offer by council to pay off the loan in one lump sum.

But finding $15,000 had been difficult, he says.

“The rates were a big chuck for a pensioner, and I thought they would stick to their word, but they haven’t.

“They need to be more transparent and give us some proper answers,” he says.

“I took their offer as I knew I didn’t have much money and because I knew I was going to retire”.

A spokesman from Marlborough District Council says council have tried to make the costs more affordable.

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Court battle looms over ‘negligent’ quake payment Paula Hulburt A disgruntled homeowner is prepared to take his insurance company to court following claims of negligence that have left him $100,000 in the hole.

The person, who prefers to remain anonymous, from Seddon has been battling officials from IAG insurance company since his home was damaged in the 2016 earthquake.

But after almost three years, the fed-up aeronautical engineer is getting ready to make a claim for a further payout in court.

He says what he has been put through is a breach of the Consumer Guarantees and fairtrading acts.

“It’s fraud and deception by omission. They have been negligent.

“They have a code of ethics and conduct but yet here we are,” he says.

Issues began after the 7.8-magnitude Kaikōura when his Seddon home suffered damage to the concrete roof and piles.

But he says a structural engineer who came out to assess the destruction did not no go underneath the home, citing health and safety fears.

“All he did was bend down and take a photo. You could clearly see one pile that had been damaged, but it was in no way a proper assessment,” he says.

The home owner says because the house was in a livable condition, he was not especially worried at first.

He accepted a payout from IAG, whom he had insured his home with for 12 years.

The money included $12,000 to jack and pack piles as well as money for roof and external cladding repairs.

But a later assessment by an independent contractor discovered the piles all needed replacing.

“I was told it was pretty knackered and needed re-jacking and all the piIes replaced.

“I’m about $100,000 out of pocket.”

Aaron says when he went back to his insurance firm, he was told he would have to foot the additional costs himself.

‘I had signed to accept the payout on the understanding they had all the information they needed to make an informed decision.

“These guys have poked their heads under the house and

made a decision taken from nothing more than a photograph.

This is how they operate. Basically, I have to take them to court to get them to say yes,” he says.

He’d paid for a full inspection and report to be done by his own Structural Engineer who supplied photos of the broken piles.

Seddon was extensively damaged in the 2016 Kaikōura quake.

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Birthday milestone for tennis stalwart Matt Brown A tennis playing pensioner who first picked-up a racquet more than 80 years ago credits the game for helping keep him fit.

It’s a crisp Marlborough morning, 90-year-old Nigel Perry is working on his backhand, playing doubles with mates.

The community stalwart is a regular fixture at the Pollard Park courts.

And despite celebrating his 90th birthday yesterday, the born-and bred Marlburian has no plans to put down his racquet any time soon.

“I’ll keep playing until I can’t anymore,” he says.

His love affair with tennis has lasted a lifetime, he remembers first hitting the ball over the net, aged 8.

“As a kid, I enjoyed running around,” he says. “I enjoyed being on the courts.”

Even a life-threating bone marrow disease couldn’t keep him from the sport after contracting osteomyelitis in his left arm at 13.

He spent 9 months in hospital and endured eight surgeries.

“I’m bloody lucky it was my arm, and not my leg,” he says. “It could have gone anywhere.”

Nigel celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday. Photo: Matt Brown.

The left-handed player was forced to swap his playing arm and plays tennis right-handed to this day.

He joined the Marlborough Tennis Club in 1947 when the courts were on Blenheim’s Kinross St. In 1953 the courts moved to Pollard Park.

Nigel has vivid memories of matches played there, especially playing for Marlborough vs Nelson in the Lucas Cup, around 1960.

“I played Richard Harris, I can still see that game now, clear as a bell.”

The sprightly nonagenarian, who

was once among the best 16 table tennis players in New Zealand, celebrated his milestone birthday with family and friends.

Nigel, a well know figure in the community, was president of the Road Safety Council for more than a decade.

He has been honoured with life memberships at the Table Tennis Association, The Marlborough Tennis Club, Marlborough Tennis Association, Marlborough Veterans Tennis Club, Blenheim Working Mens Club, Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Picton Senior Services.

A keen photographer, Nigel say he started photographing with a Baby Brownie and dabbled with writing, penning several articles for the former Seaport News in Picton.

In 1953, Nigel was offered the job as the first photo-finish technician in Marlborough, operating the cameras at the Waterlea Racecourse.

He photographed the races in Blenheim and around the country for 30 years.

“I’ve been bloody lucky, and I’ve had a damn good run. I put the blinds up in the morning and it’s another day, isn’t it?”

Children in Marlborough will be jumping for joy as new playgrounds near completion. Photo: Supplied.

New playgrounds nearly ready Children in Marlborough will be jumping for joy as new playgrounds near completion.

An in-ground trampoline, musical equipment and an acornshaped playground are taking shape at Blenheim’s Pollard Park.

The new-look additions should be ready to use in around a month.

The work reflects Marlborough District Council’s commitment to improve facilities for children, a spokesman says.

“The musical items were made possible through a contribution from the Differently Abled Children of Marlborough parent group, who fundraised for them.

The playground equipment

from Pollard Park is being ‘upcycled’ for this site, with other play pieces to be added, reflecting a farm-style theme.

Work on a new playground at Mark Smith Reserve, on the Boulevard Park on Taylor subdivision, is also underway and is expected to be open by late June.

Pollard Park’s new ‘acorn’ playground foundation pads have been laid and the first supports and pods have been installed.

The acorn-style pods are suspended off supports connected by mesh tunnels. Exit points feature a rope ladder or a slide.

Children from aged five and over will be able to use the new equipment, with completion only a month away.

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Housing crisis Matt Brown The number of homeless in Marlborough has tripled in the last three years as the region struggles with a “significant housing crisis”.

Latest records from the Ministry of Social Development show 132 people in Marlborough urgently need housing.

But Christchurch Methodist Mission housing manager Andrea Goodman says the need for more social housing was not limited to the homeless.

“There’s a lot of people that come to the area for work because of the vineyards, not realising that there’s an issue with housing,” Andrea says.

“Also, the housing market being so buoyant means that a lot of landlords have sold off their properties.”

There are 36 families currently in transitional housing in Blenheim alone, however, over half of those in desperate need of housing are single people.

Christchurch Methodist Mis-

sion executive director Jill Hawkey was in Blenheim last week to unveil the Housing First programme.

“We’re already supporting families in Blenheim but single men is the group that needs particular support,” Jill says.

Housing First is a model of housing and wrap-around support that houses people who are long-term homeless, without the need to be sober or drug free.

The programme relies on houses from the private sector.

“In some way it’s a good deal for landlords, the rent will be guaranteed and the properties will get returned in the condition they were let in,” Andrea says.

“But it’s also an opportunity for landlords to get a good social outcome.”

Andrea says they are looking for rental contracts that would last at least a year and hoped landlords would commit for longer.

The $197m government pro-

gramme recognises it is easier for people to address issues, such as mental health problems and addiction, once they are housed.

Government funds would be used for tenancy management, repairs and maintenance, and support services “Everybody that goes into a Housing First house has at least a weekly visit from a key worker if not more frequently depending on the needs of the person,” Jill says.

Jill says they aim to get longterm homeless people off the streets.

“We don’t want to set up a big bureaucracy, that’s more hoops for people to jump through,” Jill says.

The programme was hoped to “kick off ” within a couple of months.

“Once we get that all up and going and they’ve been trained and inducted we can kick off.

Jill says the strength of the initiative lies with local agencies working together.

All the hard work paid off for the Rarangi volunteer fire brigade crew.

Photo: Supplied.

Fire crews’ Sky Tower challenge Paula Hulburt Marlborough fire crews have raised a massive $47,000 for cancer research after tackling a huge charity climb.

Teams from across the region took part in the Firefighters’ Sky Tower Stair Challenge in at the weekend.

And there was much to celebrate for all who entered, with Seddon Volunteer Fire Brigade raising the third highest amount in the country, bringing in a total of $12,785.

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And despite temperatures inside the top floors of the tower reaching around 33 degrees Celsius, many made the top 10 in their categories.

Rarangi captain Scottie Henry took part in the Firefighter of Steel challenged, taking on more floors and coming in 4th in his age Three of the team were taking on the 51-floor challenge for the first time.

The crew raised more than $8,000 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand

Results Blenheim: Team captain: Craig Stephens: 26.47, Zac Mortimer: 21.49, Stuart Hanaray: 24.38, Blake Old: 20.42, Matt Tempest, 24.50, Nigel Jackson, no time recorded, Ashlee Wiblin: 25.33 Rarangi: Team captain Scott Henry: 17.35 minutes. Steve Smith:14.56, Andy Luffman 15.28, Gary Graham 15.44 and first timer Janelle White 19.58 Seddon: Team Captain: Malcolm Clement: 15.59, Jonathan Everett: 19.24, Phillip Noakes: 20.22, Kathryn Watson: 15.09, Michelle Renner: 32.21 Renwick: Team captain Luke Orchard: Maria Boniface: 25.14, Scott Randall: 22, Thomas Newman, no time recorded, Rowan Ingpen: 16.27

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Missionary’s motor plea Paula Hulburt

She had devoted three years helping others but after being caught in a cyclone, a Marlborough missionary is the one who needs help.

Laura Monahan, 32, is the founder of the Liberty Project in Mozambique.

She works with women to help them escape exploitation and to build better lives.

But after category 4 Cyclone Kenneth roared through in March, the organisation has been left without use of a vital vehicle.

They had been relying on a borrowed Land Rover which is now only good for parts.

Laura, from Blenheim, hopes the community she called home will help by donating money towards a trusty new people mover.

“It’s critical to do the work we do.

“In the environment we live and work in both safety of our foreign workers and transportation of our volunteers and women in programs is necessary.

“The roads here are rough. We deal with roads mostly made from sand, dirt and severely potholed tar-seal.

“At this moment following both the rainy season and Cyclone Kenneth roads are a mess.

“Small cars cannot pass, and distances are long. I live rurally, most of our girls live in the middle of very poor villages and none own vehicles,” she says.

The Liberty Project is a faithbased organisation in Pemba Mozambique that works with women from backgrounds of sexual exploitation, abuse and oppression.

The refuge relies on the use of a

Laura Monahan with some of the women helped by the Liberty Project. Photo: Supplied. road-worthy car.

It is important for safety reasons and to help women in more remote areas of the community.

“The Landy has given up the ghost…

“It’s a real challenge living here without the technology to fix serious technical things and this sees many vehicles permanently off the road.

“We have been entirely reliant on

rides from others, and in this type of environment everyone is overworked.

“There are many families and villages that have been destroyed and need aid, some are beginning to make steps forward and others only receiving food now after three weeks - young children and elderly are perishing in coastal hard to reach areas.

“It’s time to switch sides and go with a Toyota Land Cruiser that will last the long haul.

“The Liberty Project are without a vehicle at a most critical time”.

The initiative hopes to raise a total of $720,000 AUD dollars for a 10- seater, five door, Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series.

To donate visit gofundme.com/ let039s-get-the-liberty-project-avehicle

A warm welcome in Picton Plans to mark the milestone 250th anniversary of James Cook’s arrival in Marlborough will rely on the help of the public.

Marlborough mayor John Leggett is asking people to get involved as the countdown to November edges closer.

He is urging people to save-the date and make the most of the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity.

Marlburians are being encouraged to ‘save the date’ to welcome a national flotilla of tall ships and waka at the centre of national Tuia 250 commemorations.

His words come as the core vessels taking part in the Tuia 250 Voyage, are confirmed.

“We have an incredible natural backdrop in Tōtaranui; Queen Charlotte Sound that promises

to be the highlight of the flotilla’s voyage of New Zealand.

“The sight of the waka, va’a and the tall ships representing our dual heritage will be absolutely stunning,” he says.

“I encourage everyone to get involved – let’s give our visitors a warm welcome and show them that Marlborough really is one of the best places on Earth to be.”

The flotilla is due to land on 21 November 2019 as part of a series of ceremonies in tribute to the first meeting between Māori and Europeans in 1769.

The Ministry of Culture and Heritage announced last week that a huge community welcome was planned.

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John says witnessing the arrival of the flotilla, which will be greeted by four local waka tāngata, will be a once-in-a lifetime opportunity and he encouraged the whole community to get involved.

Key vessels include two waka hourua (double-hulled canoes) - the Haunui from Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti from Tauranga – and the Fa’afaite i te Ao Mā’ohi, a va’a moana from Pape’ete, Tahiti.

The heritage vessels joining the flotilla are the HMB Endeavour replica from the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney and the Spirit of New Zealand from Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland.

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Career showcase: A free one-day conference on 12 June will showcase what the workplace of tomorrow looks like for Marlborough’s young people.

In a bid to help inspire pupils to become part of the region’s future, Marlborough District Council is holding the event in conjunction with the Graeme Dingle Foundation. The conference is open to 160 Year 12 and 13 students from all colleges in Marlborough. Visit mcoc.org.nz/events-training/ events/future-of-work-conference for further information.

Race relations: Congratulations to Samantha Mayne from Marlborough Girls’ College who was named the Top of the South Regional Winner in the Race Unity Speech competitions recently. Samantha flew to Auckland to compete in the nationals, delivering a speech on the subject Speaking for Justice. The Race Unity Speech Awards were initiated by the New Zealand Bahá’í Community in 2001.

Hi-tech data help: Marlborough District Council is one of eight regional councils to receive part of a $14 million pot for a new hi-tech 3D mapping system. The mapping initiative will be used to help council make future planning, environmental and business decisions. The move has been welcomed

by Marlborough mayor John Leggett. “It will also help with our planning for adapting to the impacts of climate change,” he says.

Pine Valley: The future of the Pine Valley Outdoor Centre is looking brighter following a $20,000 community donation from The Blue Door. Thousands of children and families have stayed at the popular camp which is run and maintained by volunteers.

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Future science stars get industry low-down Paula Hulburt

tory environment,” she says.

The annual science workshops are delivered by Cawthron Institute in collaboration with NMIT, SpatNZ and University of Otago.

They are geared to give students access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities to carry out experiments with mussels.

Staff say they encourage students to undertake their own experiments.

NZ Marine Studies Centre University of Otago educator, Richard de Hamel, says for many it’s the first time to overcome science challenges.

“We provide students with an experience in the laboratory like those they will experience in the real world of science,” he says.

“Students get to see how mussels are selectively bred for industry, in the same way as the farming sector selectively breeds sheep or cattle.

“This example of research making a positive difference to industry success is inspirational for students who then refine Jack Schumaker, right, measures algae volume as aquatheir questions and get to work culture and science teacher Michael Stewart looks on. with their experiments.”

Photo: Supplied.

The future stars of Marlborough’s aquaculture industry have been given some handson help in a bid to inspire future job choices.

More than 100-year 13 biology students from secondary schools in Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman are finding out about the science behind the regions’ successful aquaculture industry.

Students from Queen Charlotte College were among those who visited the Cawthron Institute’s Aquaculture Park in Nelson for two days of special laboratory-based workshops.

Earlier this month, specialists were on hand from the institute and the University of Otago to help share their knowledge.

Alice McCullough, who took part in the very first workshops eight years ago, says they were a major influence on what she is doing now.

“The workshops were the first time I really got to think for myself in a real-world labora-

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TUESDAY 21 May 2019

Renwick woman Jessica Boyce disappeared on 19 March.

Here her cousin and confidant Aaron Goodwin talks to reporter Paula Hulburt about the girl he grew up with.

Aaron Goodwin is talking about his cousin Jess Boyce in the past tense. It is a bad day; despair and grief his constant shadows.

On other mornings, Aaron is sure she will be found alive and well or come bouncing back through the door, full of apologies and breathless explanations.

But the torment of not knowing where the bright-eyed blond is, is taking its toll on all the family. It is both relentless and exhausting.

Not a day goes by where Aaron does not think of her; the girl he grew up with.

“Some days I wake up and I feel completely pessimistic, I think of Jess in the past tense and other days I can’t wait to see her and tell her about a cool spot I’ve found or something.”

The pair are very close and grew up together in the same house in Renwick. Jess’s girlhood room was decorated with Harry Potter movie posters.

She was captivated by the books and movies, her room a testament to her love all things Hermione and Harrs. While her interests

have changed and matured, the hopeful girl who loved life is still there insist her family.

“We were more like siblings than cousins,” say Aaron who oversees the ‘Help Find Jess’ website on behalf of the family.

27-year-old Jess loved life and “very social”. She was always the first person to put her hand up to help others struggling with mental health issues.

Although Jess suffered her own battle recently, struggling with feelings of guilt following a car accident in which a friend died, Aaron is confident she did not take her own life.

“In the whole 27 years of knowing Jess, of hearing her deepest, darkest thoughts, she never spoke to me about suicide. I just know Jess wouldn’t go there,” he says.

Jess’s love of adventure would see her go off on her own from time to time; she loved to camp and enjoyed nature.

Music, says Aaron, would play wherever she went, a song accompanied everything she did.

But no matter how far she ventured, she always had her phone with her and never let her family worry about her.

ough Girls’ College student and a possible link with methamphetamine.

Regardless of what she may have been involved with, she always believed the best in people, says Aaron.

“Once the word meth pops up, people stop thinking of her as a person and instead imagine she some hard woman, someone she

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“She was very sociable and always visiting friends, she wasn’t one of those young people who slept in during the day, she was an early riser and would always have friends around or be out visiting friends,” Aaron says.

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just wasn’t.

“She was so innocently naïve and genuinely did not understand about consequences, but she was not the hard woman that some people seem to think she was.

“We’re talking about an almost 30-year-old woman whose favourite movies were old Disney ones.

“She looked at the world through

rose-coloured glasses.”

Together with Aaron, Jess attended Seymour Kindergarten.

She was a pupil at Whitney Street School before moving on to Bohally intermediate and then Marlborough Girls’ College.

Her younger self peers out of an old family photo of both Aaron and Jess at preschool; a smiley, happy girl with the world at her feet.

Aaron speaks with quiet pride about how Jess went to community college to obtain further NCEA credits.

“I know she was keen on starting an alternative-style clothing line.

She started practicing with sewing machines and finding different kinds of fabric to use.” Aaron says.

A sausage dog called Alice was Jess’s constant companion for

many years.

“Jess was into people and into animals. She really was the best of people; she had such an uplifting spirit.

Aaron says there have been no confirmed sightings of Jess since her sudden disappearance.

The close-knit pair spent almost every day together up until 3-years-ago when Aaron moved to Dunedin.

For Aaron and her family, Jess’s absence is nothing short of heartbreaking and some of the information they have received via

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public tip offs has, he says, been “harrowing”.

But despite whisperings on social media about the police not doing enough to find Jess, Aaron is adamant they are working hard.

“I can see that people are getting frustrated but there’s a process and it’s been explained to us.

There’s a lot going on behind the scenes that we’ve been asked not to talk about, but I know the police are working hard.

“They are in constant contact with aunty Kay and it’s a bit un-

fair of people to be on social media tugging their chain.

While the days where the dread becomes overwhelming are many, Aaron says he has not lost all hope.

Some of the family have prepared for the worst and are ready to accept that Jess is gone. But for Aaron, there are still days where he pictures her walking back through the door.

“We just miss her so much.”

Anyone with any information can contact Blenheim police on 03 578 5279 or anonymous tips can be passed on to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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North Island supermarkets are accepting BYO containers.

Would you take your own containers to the supermarket?

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

Your Voice Thinking of Emily and her lovely family today.

RIP Emily you were such a lovely woman. Thinking of Chris and your beautiful daughters Carmen Marshall How incredibly sad. The world can be such a cruel place Lauren Palatchie Sincere condolences to you all.

Christine Hutchison Rip beautiful lady you fought a tough battle.

Vanessa Beck

North Island supermarkets are accepting BYO containers. Would you take your own containers to the supermarket?

May as well take my cooker and cook in the store.

Gail Burdon Yes yes yes most definitely, waiting for this day patiantly...

Barbora Veselá Yes please! Imagine how much rubbish we wouldn't create if all [shops] were like bin Inn. Where all the food is in bins and u bring your jars or containers and fill them up! Honestly everyone's bins at home would be 3/4 empty each week.

This is what they did back in the day and they didn't have problems with rubbish.

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Crossroads Kitchen Supervisor Richard McDonald Opinion: There have been some major changes at Crossroads recently, and we are probably best described as being in a period of reflection and transition.

Our mission statement is pinned to the office wall.

“To promote social justice and strengthen families and individuals to build a healthy, safe and inclusive society”.

It is short, concise and says all the right things, but sometimes I'm not quite sure if it means the same thing to all of us.

I phone Lauren, our office manager, as she gets ready for her graduation parade and seek counsel.

Beneath the mission statement is written: “We are dedicated to helping people help others within our own community.

The best care comes from those who truly understand the community and culture of the people needing care.

Crossroads Kitchen Supervisor Richard McDonald.

Our work includes feeding the hungry, outreach and advocacy for those who are vulnerable, at risk, or find it difficult to navigate and negotiate the society in which we must all live and survive.”

I think this is an expression of the universal desire for community hospitality and kindness that has long been a part of human society.

Although many people share that sentiment, we also often experience issues around poverty, hunger and mental health being exploited for political or financial gain while the rest of us bumble

down the proverbial road of good intentions.

Crossroads wants to make sure that we are serving the community to the best of our ability at the grass roots level, and to ensure that the services we provide are relevant and helpful and uplifting.

We want to be a place that is welcoming and safe for all in our community, while remaining an authentic expression of who we are as a community.

Lauren is currently seeking feed back regarding our services in the past, and welcomes submissions about any services people might like to see us provide in the future. If you would like to contribute, please contact Lauren by email, or drop in and say hi during our opening hours of 8am-2pm Mon-Fri. crossroads.marlborough@ gmail.com Phone 578 5395

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Or try sOmething new!

Now is a good time to join a local club It’s always a good time to join a club and with so many good ones around Marlborough, we are certainly spoilt for choice. There’s everything from bridge, tennis, alpine and camera clubs to tramping, triathlon, motorcycle, conservation, swim and women’s clubs. Not to mention, chess, surf or country music clubs, social dancing or toastmasters’ groups. The list is endless!

If you love getting out and about and enjoy a bit of exercise, Marlborough’s Harrier running/walking club is one for your whole family.

It’s great for all ages and all levels – the fit and the not so fit, the fast and the not so fast.

If you are new to Marlborough and run, walk and would like to give it a go, you are welcome you to come along and give it a go.

The great news is that there are many great local areas to make the most of and club members know the best places to go to.

If you have lived in Marlborough for a while and would like to meet new people or discover new places, then joining a walking club makes perfect sense.

You are assured of a warm welcome no matter your age or ability.

The club has excellent relationships with farmers, local government and central government which allows it to get to ‘off the beaten track’ places around Marlborough.

We admire them almost every day but there’s much more to the Wither Hills than just a pretty view.

The runs in gullies, tracks formed and not properly formed are just stunning, as are the views.

Marlborough Harriers caters for all types of

running walking.

These include cross country pack runs, competitive runs, road pack runs, road competitive runs, relays and most importantly, fun.

Between March and September Marlborough Harriers has its Winter program then October to Early March it has its Summer runners’ program.

In Winter, their training run starts from Redwood Community Hall, corner of Weld and Cleghorn Streets, commencing at 6pm each Thursday.

You run/walk as far as you want, as fast or slow as you want and it’s generally all finished after a hot cup of tea or coffee, then home by 7pm.

For more information, visit www.harriers. net.nz.

Another fun option is The Waikawa Boating Club, located in the heart of the picturesque Waikawa Marina right on the edge of the Queen Charlotte Sound.

It provides an ideal gateway to exceptional cruising grounds of the stunningly beautiful waters that Marlborough, especially Picton, is famous for.

Members enjoy the use of over 80 moorings located around the best anchorages throughout Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sound and

D’Urville Island.

The club has a comprehensive racing program for competitive yachties, but a well-stocked restaurant, bar and wardroom make a visit here worth it for anyone.

Great food, thirst quenching drinks and convivial company are all guaranteed at this popular Picton landmark.

You’ll love the modern, spacious clubrooms with its panoramic views over

the marina and Waikawa Bay, with full bar facilities.

Restaurant meals are available every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with Sunday evenings after racing during the winter.

Lunches and tea/coffee are available 10am-2pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in The Galley Cafe, Restaurant and Bar on the club premises.

Shower, laundry and toilet facilities are

available to senior members 24/7.

The Waikawa Boating Club also makes an ideal venue for many important social occasions such as weddings, parties or even conferences.

Word about this impressive venue means reservations are at a premium but friendly staff are always available to discuss your needs in more detail.

For more information, visit www.waikawaboatinglclub

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SeniorNet classes have proven to be very popular. Photo: Supplied.

Give volunteering a go Joining a group can be even more rewarding when you do it as a volunteer and Volunteer Marlborough is the best place to find a suitable group for you.

There is a raft of volunteer opportunities in Marlborough and sometimes finding the right fit can be tricky.

Volunteer Marlborough is on hand to help make sure you find the best opportunity for you.

Volunteer Marlborough is an independent Volunteer Centre committed to promoting volunteerism and to assisting the residents of Marlborough to find opportunities to become involved as volunteers.

Volunteer Marlborough works within the community to strengthen the sector by advocacy, support and training.

Rotary is the largest and the oldest Service Club in the world, presently boasting in excess of 1.3 million members and Blenheim has two very active Rotary clubs, Blenheim Rotary Club and Rotary Club of Blenheim South.

The Rotary motto is "Service above Self," and members are encouraged to take an interest in the concerns of our

community and in the special needs of individuals.

Beyond our local activities, we are all members of Rotary International which connects us to more than 31,000 other Rotary clubs throughout the world.

So not matter your interest, from arts to singing and from sports to service clubs, Marlborough has plenty of options to accommodate you.

Take a look at those clubs on this page and get involved – you’ll love it.

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Piano strikes right chord with concert goers Paula Hulburt Reporter

paula@marlboroughmedia.co.nz

A top draw in Marlborough’s music calendar began as a way of ensuring a church’s special piano was not neglected.

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’s annual concert in Blenheim began 13 years ago after world-renowned concert pianist Marsha Stringer was asked to play.

Church wardens wanted to see more people make use of the space, she was told.

More than a decade later and Marsha and husband are finalising another concert.

The large concert grand Steinway in St. Andrew’s Church came from The Royal Albert Hall in London.

Marsha says it gives her “great joy” to play on the piano for the annual concerts, an event she always looks forward to.

“The acoustics are second to none and I get to work with some brilliant people.

“In 2006 I was told that St. Andrew’s Church would like more use made of their facilities, so would I agree to organise some concerts.

“I went home and roped in my husband, Barry, and we started to think about a concert for 2007.

“Our aim was to bring the best of junior and senior talent together for an annual event to be held on the last Sunday of May, she says.

The popular concerts attract performers from Marlborough, Nelson, Wellington and Dunedin.

Marsha, who has played at top venues across the globe, says all performers are professionals with “enormous experience and talent”.

“We have a wonderful network of performers who have performed in many places in the world.

“It is very fortunate that these

Concert pianist Marsha Stringer Church. Photo: Paula Hulburt. performers are happy and willing to come so far to entertain the people of Blenheim.”

The concerts have been held every year except 2015 when serious illness saw it cancelled.

enjoys playing on the grand piano at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Featuring alongside Marsha will be cellist Lissa Cowie, who also trained at the Royal Academy in London, sopranos Lois Johnston and Olivia Sheat cellist Elgee Leung, mezzo soprano Elin Thomas,

a string quartet and Marlborough Girls’ College choir Ovation.

The concert will be held on Sunday 26 May from 2-4pm.

Tickets are $10 available at the door.

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Waitohi, Moutere have differing reason to celebrate Peter Jones Reporter

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Waitohi and Moutere celebrated E’stel Tasman Trophy wins on Saturday night – but for vastly different reasons.

The Tohis’ 25-22 victory over East Coast at Endeavour Park in Picton earned them a semifinal spot, while the Magpies’ 28-24 triumph over Renwick, at the Renwick Domain, saw them notch their first win points of the season and move off the bottom of the table. rough Both Moutere and the Green Man. chine came into the game without n Suna win after nine rounds, guaranteeing a desperate battle, and that at the was how it played out.

The scores were locked 10-10 at the halftime break and when the home side scored almost immediately after the resumption the scene looked set for a Renwick celebration.

But ultimately it was the Moutere forward pack that carried the day, taking control of the game in the second spell with their team facing a stiff breeze.

Tries to hard-working forwards Matt McCormick and Jordan Hart allowed the visitors to get their noses in front, then ill-discipline and inaccuracy from the Green Machine allowed Moutere goalkicker Max Freydell to keep them there as the home side mounted increasingly frantic late attacks.

Locks Michael Leger-Kula and Amco Cassidy, plus flanker Luke Scott were at the heart of the

Moutere midfielder Aki Kaumavae dives for the Renwick line during the Tasman Trophy match on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Moutere eight’s effort, along with two side, which has really helped ohi win was far from a done deal Hart and McCormick. us in our preparation for this do- with the Coasters ahead 12-6.

Waitohi player/coach Jimmy However it was the return of in- or-die battle. fluential halfback Ben Finau that “It’s the first time we have been Giles said the match was very put air under the Magpies’ wings. able to name 22 players for a close, even suggesting East Coast The quick-thinking No 9 took long time … the feeling among may have been the better side on control from the outset, ever alert that team is that we are doing it the day, the difference being the for opportunities to attack and or- for each other and that showed home side were better at taking their scoring opportunities. ganizing his troops superbly. through today.

Freydell, in the 10 jersey, was also “We have been training week-in, The scoring see-sawed throughinfluential, along with impressive week-out since January 8th so to out the second half, leaving the midfielder Aki Kaumavae and finally get a win is fantastic for the visitors ahead 22-18 with three boys.” minutes to go before prop Duane elusive fullback Petueli Taufaga.

Renwick were well served by loo- Meanwhile, Waitohi maintained Aholelei scored from close range sies Naisa Taufa, who scored two their position as the leading Mar- to give his side the lead, and Coof their four tries, and Cody Weir. lborough-based side in the com- rey Bovey converted.

Halfback Jayden Lister continues petition, claiming their sixth win Giles said lock Dylan Burns put to impress, while midfielder Mi- of the season. The Tohis ensured in a good shift, along with front chael Vaeno, winger Falaula Fotu- themselves a spot in the Trophy rowers Manu Mataele, Losi MaliMoala and fullback Michael Dil- play-offs, as closest pursuers Nel- mali, Aholelei and hooker Luke lon always looked dangerous on son have a bye during next week’s Bergman who helped their scrum final round. They will be the sole to dominate their much-vaunted the break.

Moutere head coach Laurie Mc- Marlborough representatives in opponents.

Glone was a happy man after the the semis, with East Coast now Out wide halfback Saia Takai, game. “I think the club has really too far adrift to challenge for the first five Bovey and fullback Fetuli Paea impressed. come together,” he said, “there has fourth position. been support from the division At halftime on Saturday, a Wait- Myles Hamilton scored all East

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Coast’s points through a try, five penalties and a conversion.

Marist appear to have all but booked top spot for the play-offs, with Waimea Old Boys second and Wanderers third, although the side from Brightwater is well within Waitohi’s sights if they slip up.

Giles said his side, “were not too fussed” who they meet [in the semis].

“Although if we were able to grab that third position it would be a massive feat for the team.”

Next week Renwick play Marist, Moutere meet Wanderers and Central play Stoke, all those games in Marlborough, while Waitohi take on Kahurangi in Riwaka and East Coast play Waimea in Nelson.

Scores: Moutere 28 (Aki Kaumavae, Matt McCormick, Jordan Hart tries, Max Freydell 3 pen 2 con) Renwick 24 (Jayden Lister, Mike Vaeno, Naisa Taufa 2 tries, Michael Dillon con, Kurt Schollum con).

HT: 10-10 Waitohi 25 (Fetuli Paea, Duane Aholelei, Dylan Norgate tries, Corey Bovey 2 con, 2 pen) East Coast 22 (Myles Hamilton try, 5 pen, con). HT 12-6 East Coast.

Nelson 22 Waimea Old Boys 22 Wanderers 21 Kahurangi 19 Marist 42 Stoke 22 Standings (provisional): Marist 42, Waimea Old Boys 37, Wanderers 32, Waitohi 30, Nelson 26*, East Coast 23, Kahurangi 22, Central 19, Stoke 17, Moutere 7, Renwick 5. * Yet to have a bye.

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Students quick learners Sp Peter Jones

Marlborough Girls’ College senior A team coach Raramai Nicklin said a lift in standards throughout the court had contributed to her side’s upset win over the reigning premier netball champs on Tuesday night.

The students scored a thrilling 50-47 win over SMOG, a result Nicklin put down to an overall improvement, rather than individual brilliance.

“The impressive thing about this young team is that they are so keen to learn, and they are learning from their mistakes … the improvement from last week to this week is exciting. They will only get better,” she added.

The MGC v SMOG clash was low-scoring and tight, a two-goal margin being the widest difference in any of the quarters.

The students turned in an energetic performance, displaying more hunger than their moreexperienced opponents. Young shooter Taila Town showed the way, landing 26 of her 32 attempts and demonstrating coolness under pressure as SMOG closed in towards the end. Her combination with “birthday girl” Oakley Te Puia bloomed as they grew in confidence together.

Midcourt dynamos Eleri JamesSitters and Ella Donald, plus Lily Tiueti and Neve Godsiff, offered energy on both attack and defence, while Olivia Robinson and Mya Wiapo gave no quarter to the accomplished SMOG shooters.

Karli Murphy and Kate Gaudin both registered decent shooting percentages for the Ladies in Black, but the fact they had only 57 scoring attempts to their rival’s 72 underlined the fact that the flow of possession was firmly with the students as they created turnovers aplenty.

Later in the evening, Harlequins and Tokomaru engaged in a battle royal on court two, Quins emerging victorious 50-48.

Possession was relatively even, Toko winning the first two quarters to lead by two at the halfway stage. However Quins showed their composure to level the scores 35-35 at the three quarter stage, then win the final stanza by two.

Murray and Hayley Marfell’s combination in the attacking circle is beginning to pay dividends, while Mikayla Avant, Maighan Watson and Taylor Rogers continue to play pivotal roles.

Toko have found a steady source of points in youngster Haze Tepu-

Blenhe some sweet combinations.

Under the attacking hoop, Court-A Blen ney Taufa and Olivia Pinkertonfinal fo shot with confidence and workedtition. the circle well.

The B Best of the Tussock Jumpers, whoNaena welcomed back Ashleigh Childs,remain were centre Nicole Witterick,a set ap goal attack Aimee Jones and Har-import They j riet Ryan in defence.

Tonight, SMOG play Pelorus,Otago) MGC meet Tokomaru and Awa-four, w in this tere take on Harlequins.

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SMOG defender Jessie Volavola and her MGC rival Taila Town chase hard for the loose ball during Tuesday’s opening match at Stadium 2000. Photo: Peter Jones. ia, twin brother of Oakley, who The night’s third match saw celebrated his 15th birthday with Pelorus score a surprisingly comanother high percentage shooting fortable win over Awatere, rompeffort. His “battle of the blokes” ing away with the match 76-27. with spring-heeled Quins’ keep- The stingy Pelorus defence, er Jackson McLaren in the final led by Danelle Moffat and Oriquarter was worth watching. ana Houra, ensured Awatere’s Laura Murphy made a welcome shooters were under pressure all return for Toko, while defender night, while lively middies KelMichaela Boaz and middie Hana sie Fitzpatrick, Jenna Gilbert and Wilson also had good nights.

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Kate Gaudin 18/23). Quarter scores: 11-12, 12-11, 14-12, 13-12.

Pelorus Edridge Contracting 76 (Olivia Pinkerton 38/51, Courtney Taufa 38/47) Awatere 27 (Aimee Jones 17/29, Tracee Lee 3/4, Ashleigh Childs 7/13). Quarter scores (winning team first): 19-11, 20-4, 17-6, 20-6.

Harlequins Radich Law 50 (Hayley Marfell 15/21, Lauren Murray 35/51) Tokomaru 48 (Haze Tepuia 28/32, Naia Lawrence 4/9, Gemma Hika 16/29). Quarter scores: 1415, 9-10, 12-10, 15-13.

Standings: Pelorus 6, Harlequins 6, SMOG 4, MGC 3, Tokomaru 2, Awatere 0.

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Blenheim bowlers third Court-A Blenheim Bowling Club combination reached the kertonfinal four of the national Bowls3Five interclub compeorkedtition.

The Blenheim team beat Takaro (Manawatu) at the s, whoNaenae Bowling Club in Lower Hutt to claim the last Childs,remaining spot in the final. All three matches finished terick,a set apiece, but Blenheim came out on top in the alld Har-important tie-breaker ends.

They joined Hinuera (Waikato), Alexandra (Central elorus,Otago) and Riverhead (North Harbour) in the final Awa-four, which was won by Hinuera, who earned a place in this year’s Bowls3Five televised league. They beat Riverhead in a thrilling final, with Blenheim ending up third in the competition contested by more than 150 clubs.

The Blenheim team comprised: Roberta Marshall, Dot Capill, Jan Gallop, Maurice Symes, Kathy Young, Paul Langley, Colin Wratt, Shane Hitchcock, Mike Sixtus and Barry Bridges.

Sell bags bronze Marlborough athlete Paul Sell claimed a bronze medal at the recent ITU multisport world championships in Spain, competing in the men’s 45-49 grade of the aquabike event, comprising a 1500m swim and a 109km bike ride. Despite crashing on the downhill section of the bike course, Sell managed a third placing and eighth overall. He was part of a 40-strong New Zealand multisport team, who competed in various triathlon disciplines, plus cross tri, aquathlon and aquabike.

Harman quickest Under-16 runner Lucy Harman turned in the fastest time of the day during the Marlborough Girls’ College cross country held at the Wither Hills Farm Park on Wednesday, May 8.

Results. Under-14: 1 Lexi Timpson (Opaoa) 13.47, 2 Delyth James-Sitters (Kaituna) 14.28, 3 Brianna Livingstone (Kaituna) 14.49. Under-15: 1 Charlotte Westend (Awatere) 13.32, 2 Abbey Moody (Kaituna) 14.15, 3 Luci Marra (Wairau) 14.42. Under-16: 1 Lucy Harman (Awatere) 12.08, 2 Pippa Bishop (Opaoa) 13.09, 3 Kennedy Florence (Opaoa) 14.20. Under-19: 1 Holly Blake (Awatere) 12.40, 2 Shanay Harvey (Awatere) 13.02, 3 Ella Donald (Wairau) 13.13. Final house points: 1 Awatere 502 points, 2 Wairau 470, 3 Opaoa 396, 4 Kaituna 378.

Athletes go well Marlborough athletes Carey Dickason and John Rawcliffe both enjoyed success at the recent Australian Masters champs in Melbourne. Dickason, who moved to New Zealand last year, represented Western Australia and turned in some top performances in the women’s 65-69 grade. She won the 1000m, finished second in the triple jump and 5000m, third in the 1500m and fourth in the pentathlon. Rawcliffe finished seventh in the men’s 60-64 javelin and eighth in the discus.

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Rangers take title Peter Jones Reporter

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A draw with Blenheim Valley Masters was enough for Rangers AFC to retain their unbeaten record and claim first found honours in the Mayfield Motorworld division one football league on Saturday.

Rangers went into the last game of the round with the title already sewn up and faced a well-organised Masters defence at Athletic Park.

They finally broke the deadlock with a well-worked goal to Sam Patterson, then were unlucky to not go further ahead before the break as the Masters keeper pulled off some high-class saves.

The second half belonged to Masters who pulled level then went ahead with a wellconstructed goal.

Rangers battled to find an equaliser, offering up a couple of chances for Masters to score again on the break.

However, with time running out Rangers’ striker Adam

Rose added to his goal tally, bagging a vital strike to deny a gutsy Masters side.

Meanwhile Central Pirates moved into a share of second place, alongside BV MBC who had the bye, beating Blenheim Valley Cobras 3-2 at A and P Park.

Pirates made a quick start, goals to Chris Turkington and Andrew McCaa giving them an early 2-0 advantage.

Cobras then stiffened their defence and pulled a goal back close to halftime, a long range effort going in off the post to put them back in the game.

A superb second half penalty save from Pirates’ player of the day John Porter kept the score at 2-1 then, 10 minutes later, McCaa was fouled in the box and Turkington converted from the spot to give his side a 3-1 lead.

Although Cobras bagged a late goal, Pirates were in full control at the finish.

Pirates’ top performers were

Turkington, Porter, Jordan Columbus, plus Nick Rayner and Dave Turner at the back.

Cobras generally defended well and were very competitive throughout. Take Thu and Hayden Giles scored their goals and played well, along with Lincoln Ellsworth, Jack Procter and Jack Newell.

The final game on Saturday saw Central Wolves beat Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 2-0, both goals going to Scott Wilkinson. Wolves’ best were goalie Richie Marsden, Jason Giblin and Aaron Vercoe.

Last week two division one matches were contested.

The Central club teams playing catch-up after joining forces for their Chatham Cup clash the previous Saturday.

Central Pirates scored a 7-1 win over Rangers Clubs of Marlborough while Wolves went down 4-1 to BV Masters under lights at A and P Park.

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tle-O BV Masters 10, Wolves 7, Cobras 4, Rangers Clubs of Marlborough 0.

Women’s football The Blenheim Valley Bullets came away from Jubilee Park in Richmond with a share of the spoils after drawing 1-1 with Golden Bay Falcons in their Nelson women’ division one clash on Saturday.

The visitors dominated the first half, claiming around 90 percent of territory and possession, but were unable to convert advantage into goals, the match being scoreless at the break.

In the second half an unlucky ricochet flew over keeper Maggie Lane’s head, resulting in a goal for Golden Bay but, with 10 minutes remaining, Bullets were rewarded through a sweetly-struck equaliser from Lucy Martin.

Stand-out players for BV were the midfield combination of Lauren Sloan, Jannika Roubos and Tessa Hyland, plus player of the day, Ruby Wybourne.

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Tasman offers junior rugby alternative Peter Jones

Peter Jones

The Tasman Rugby Union (TRU) will not select representative teams in the under-15 grade and below this season.

Tasman has previously fielded teams, representing sub-unions Marlborough and Nelson Bays, from under-11 to under-16.

However, there has been a growing move by New Zealand’s provincial rugby unions away from age grade representative competitions for teams under-15 and below. Now the TRU have also decided to do away with those teams and institute a more inclusive programme.

In a press release the TRU said they, “conducted qualitative and quantitative research among its stakeholders – clubs, participants and parents – to determine the most appropriate age to start a representative programme, and what activities or development opportunities be put in place in the event the programme is reduced”.

“It was the position of the TRU board and staff during these discussions that any replacement programme be better than what is currently offered.”

Consequently the TRU have decided to replace the current age grade representative programme with age grade player development sessions for all participants [in the various age grades].

Called Mako Rugby Player Development Sessions, these will

With over 1000 participants each weekend, Marlborough Football is the biggest game in town.

Around 280 senior club players do battle each week in a series of competitions throughout the season, while over 700 junior players flood the province’s football parks, dribbling, passing and scoring goals with broad smiles on their faces.

Marlborough Football, which comes under the Mainland Football banner, is run by general manager Andrea Smith-Scott from the headquarters at A and P Park. Scott Kennovin is employed as the Football Development Officer while Martin Fenwick is the Referee Development Officer.

Games are staged at five venues – A and P Park, Athletic Park, Oliver Park, the Renwick Domain and Picton’s Endeavour Park.

Seven clubs contribute teams to the weekly mix. Blenheim Valley and Rangers are the biggest, followed by Trojans, Redwood, Picton, Central (who field only senior teams) and Renwick (with just junior sides).

The senior club teams have been split into two divisions for this season, which began on March 30. The first round concluded on Saturday, being

Junior rep sides in action last season. Photo: Shuttersport. be hosted at central venues allowing all players, coaches and parents to participate on site together.

TRU Community Rugby staff and external resource coaches, including Mako senior players, will be available to support the delivery. All attending players will receive coaching in the “Mako Five” fundamental skill sets as well as position and skillspecific training.

The first sessions will be held on Sunday, July 28 in Blenheim and Nelson and will be attended

by Mitre 10 Cup men and Farah Palmer Cup women Mako players.

Marlborough and Nelson Bays representative age group rugby will this season begin at under-16 level. Under-15 players will be eligible to trial for these teams.

The annual under-52kg prima-

ry school tournament will still be contested.

TRU CEO Tony Lewis said “We didn’t want to rush into our decision and listening to our stakeholders was key to the process.

“We’re pleased to have got to a point where all participants will benefit from our new programmes, not a selected few.

The board is excited that we will now be upskilling all age grade rugby participants.”

Tasman’s call follows the example of North Harbour, who raised eyebrows among rugby traditionalists earlier this year when they announced they were no longer sending teams to the famous Roller Mills tournament.

The Otago and Southland unions also announced last month they were discontinuing junior rep rugby.

Tasman XV lose narrowly The Tasman Mako High Performance rugby team lost 31-24 in a close encounter with their Hawke’s Bay counterparts at the Hutt Recreation Ground on Wednesday.

Tasman picked up four tries – a couple of close-range bullocking efforts by midfielders Mike Vaeno and Timoci Tavatavanawai, an opportunist touchdown from fullback Fetuli Paea and another close-range try from replacement first five Sam Briggs - two of which were converted by Briggs.

Playing into a strong breeze in the first half, Tasman trailed 245. However, they rallied with the wind behind them to close the scoreline up, but were ultimately undone by a late Hawke’s Bay try that gave the Magpies the win.

Head coach Andrew Goodman described the trip across the strait as a decent workout, “defi-

nitely worthwhile”.

“Both teams were evenlymatched. They had a mixture of young club players and a few with NPC experience and played well in patches.”

Goodman was impressed with the efforts of Tasman loose forwards Braden Stewart, Anty Burnett and Taine Cragg-Love.

“They were really physical around the breakdown and in the tackle. The loosies all got through a power of work and were strong over the ball. “[Wing/fullback] Tuli Paea had a couple of nice carries, while Sam Briggs played well for his 40 minutes on the park.”

He said both halfbacks on show, Waitohi’s Saia Takai and new arrival Declan Smith, from Wales, showed some nice touches as they bid to step into the shoes of injured Mako incumbent Jack Grooby this season.

Among the tight five, hooker Sam Moli caught Goodman’s eye with some strong carries. “He has done well in club rugby and improved from last year … plus has put on a bit of size, he was good again today.”

The Hawke’s Bay game was the first of four Mitre 10 Cup warmup matches, most involving players from the Tasman club scene.

On July 3, Tasman will be back in the capital for a match against Wellington, the Mako’s first opponents when the NPC gets underway on August 10.

On July 27 Tasman will play Canterbury in Hanmer, followed by Otago under lights in Nelson on August 2.

Scores: Hawke’s Bay HP 31 Tasman HP 24 (Mike Vaeno, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Fetuli Paea, Sam Briggs tries, Briggs 2 con).

won by Rangers AFC, and now the sides turn their attention to the opening round of the popular Knockout Cup competition, to be played on May 25. With no Top of the South play this season due to the withdrawal of the Nelson teams, the top five Marlborough teams will contest a reformed division one while the other nine sides will be regraded to division two and three.

The Mayfield Motorworld men’s division one teams for the first part of the season were Central Wolves, Central Pirates, Rangers AFC, BV Marlborough Boys’ College BC, BV Cobras, Rangers Clubs of Marlborough and Bottle-O BV Masters. The men’s division two teams were Call Care Trojans, Central Buccaneers, Picton Panel & Paint, Call Care Spartans, Redwood Masters, Rangers Masters and Picton Crow Tavern Masters.

Women are also well catered for with a social league in place and a top side, the Blenheim Bullets, who play in the Nelson division one league.

This is the first year this women’s side have been put together by the Blenheim Valley club and will play their games in Nelson and Marlborough on a fortnightly home and away schedule.

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are also running a Mini Kicks programme for 3-4-year-olds, involving over 50 children each weekend.

Kids then move on to Pak n Save Fun Football for 7-8-year-olds that starts with a series of warm up activities for half an hour and then ends in a half hour game. And so on with Mini Football for 9-12-year-olds with game time extending each year until they make it to the Youth League for 15-17-year-olds who play a full 90-minute game.

Marlborough Football also run a series of programmes designed to upskill the younger players. They range from starters skills training through to youth development programmes.

It starts with football skills centres for 7-12-year-olds, through to holiday programmes right up to the Tasman United Academy for elite players aged 12 - 16.

Another string to Marlborough Football’s bow is their innovative futsal programme. Futsal, described as “a raw form of footwall played indoors with a slightly weighted smaller ball” is rapidly gaining in popularity with over 100 players involved. Along with organising league games for the youth at Marlborough Lines Stadium and selecting youth rep teams to play in an annual Marlborough v Nelson game day, Marlborough Football lead the way with their introduction of futsal skills centres for players

aged five and upward.

Rep teams After the club season ends the fun doesn’t stop, with 10 rep teams in action at various South Island tournaments. Both boys and girls age grade teams are selected to represent their province, from 10th to 17th grade.

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rep tournaments, the Jim Wishart NZ secondary schools boys’ college satellite event in early September, the South Island 12th grade girls tournament at the end of September and the traditional Gavin Roberts tournament for 12th grade boys in early October.

Later that month, at Labour Weekend, the annual Matt Neal

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Smith-Scott described the state of football in the province as “healthy”.

“We tend to lose numbers at the top end through people moving off to pursue careers, but we are gaining from the junior end. Our numbers are steady.

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“A problem we had this year was that so many people contacted the clubs to register to play after the season started and the draws were done. So next year we would advise people to start getting in touch with clubs in February, before the season starts.

That would be a great help and ensure players don’t miss out.”

“We have many strengths in Marlborough that other provinces don’t have. We are really lucky with our playing surfaces, Downer do a great job, and our climate is a bonus of course.”

Smith-Scott also praised the generous input of Marlborough Football’s winter and summer sponsors, Mayfield Motorworld, Floorpride, Pak n Save and Dodson St Beer Garden.

Presidential support Dave Macaskill is president of the Rangers club, who proudly celebrated their first 50 years of existence last season. They field 25 teams across the junior and senior grades each Saturday.

He thinks there are many reasons why so many men and women of all ages are choosing football as their winter sporting option.

“From a junior point of view it is easy for

kids to get into and it is a fairly low-impact sport. There is also a NZ football programme now which is nationwide and provides a structure for them to follow from young to older.

“Football is also a good team sport, providing social skills and learning to be part of a team environment, plus it has obvious health benefits.

“We are lucky to have a good band of coaches at the moment, many of them having come through the grades with various teams,” he added.

Renwick are another club with a growing membership.

President Dave Hansen said the club puts out 12 junior teams each Saturday, and also feels football is a wonderful option for sportspeople, young and old.

“It’s great for fitness and camaraderie. We are a little different from the town teams, there is more of a rural and family feel to our club with plenty of siblings involved.

“The club is really strong this year, we have three or four more teams than last season, it’s all very positive.

“We have some top facilities in Renwick and it’s heartening to see the smiles on the players’ faces each weekend.”

Football contacts: Marlborough Football General Manager: Andrea SmithScott 0275242387 or 03 5792387 Football Development Officer: Scott Kennovin 021 118 4281 Trojans: Secretary Kestrel Browning-Davies 0278209737 or team co-ordinator Stephen Plant 0272111298 Rangers: President Dave Macaskill 022 046 2722 or team coordinators Craig Forman 021 717 400, Andrew Wheeler 021 210 7978 Blenheim Valley: President Kerry Wilkin 027 758 7361 or secretary Stuart Prattley 027 476 5511 Picton: Team co-ordinators Regan Russell 021 119 3748 or Andy Endersby 027 358 4301 Redwood: Secretary Michelle Lavender 021 616 634 Renwick (junior teams only): President Dave Hansen or Cristina Hansen 027 200 3002 Central (senior teams only): Domenic Romano 021323759

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Died 9 May 2019 aged 72 years. Special friend of Eileen. Loved son of the late Merle. Loved brother of Elaine and the late Alan. Loved father of Jared, Darren and Janelle and (Benson) to Matt and Lee. Loved Grandad/Poppy to his grandchildren and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 2A Mowat Street, Blenheim or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. A celebration of Dennis’s life will be held at the Waterfront Bar and Grill, 3 Grove Road, Blenheim on Saturday 25 May 2019 at 2.00pm.

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DEATH

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Ursula (Sue)

Donald William (Don)

Passed away 4th May 2019 under hospice care at Springlands Lifestyle Village Blenheim aged 84 years.

Much Loved wife of Peter for 53 years. Adored and admired mother of Simon and Jane, .

Loved and cherished by daughter in law Keiko and grandchildren James and Emily. Sue was an inspiration to all those who knew her.

She will be sadly missed by all. A private family service has been held.

On May 13th, 2019 suddenly but peacefully at Redwood Retirement Village, Blenheim. In his 91st year. Much loved husband of Margaret.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Graeme and Shirley Hawtin; Peter and Janice Saunders (Christchurch); the late Pauline and Jack Gibson; the late Beryl and Ivan Pask. Loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. Special thanks to the staff of Redwood Retirement Village for their love and care shown to Don. At Don’s request a private cremation has been held.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The wife and family of

David Cleghorn

would like to acknowledge the kindness extended to us all at a difficult time by way of flowers, cards, calls, food and kind sentiments. It was all much appreciated by us all.

Please accept this as a personal thanks as many of the addresses were unknown.

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