Marlborough Weekly 9 June 2020

Tuesday 9 June 2020

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Peaceful protesters gathered at Seymour Square on Saturday to show their support for the international Black Lives Matter movement. Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Court date looms over sacred iwi land Paula Hulburt Editor

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Charges have been filed in court over the alleged disturbance of the country’s earliest human settlement.

The authority tasked with protecting New Zealand’s heritage has filed charges over suspicions a Marlborough wine company tampered with a archeologically sensitive site.

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) filed charges in Blenheim District Court on 3 June.

Bosses allege the Montford Corporation had prepared to plant new grapes on the site without seeking permission.

The move comes after months of investigation into the claims which sparked protests at the site.

Two defendants have been charged though neither defendant has yet appeared in court.

Kowhai Pā, near the Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi, is an important site as it is where explorers from East Polynesia first settled in the country about 800 years ago.

Much of Kowhai Pā is owned by the grape growers, and any work in the

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historically significant area needs to get the go ahead from HNZPT. But heritage bosses allege staff modified the archaeological sites in breach of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.

HNZPT chief executive Andrew Coleman says work began on the land without the heritage agency’s knowledge.

“Late last year, works were undertaken on land in Blenheim to enable that land to be planted as a vineyard.

“That land is known to contain archaeological sites that are part of a wider complex of archaeological sites,” he says.

“The charges filed on 3 June 2020 relate to alleged offences under section 87 of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act

The historically significant area at the Wairau Bar is known to contain several archaeological sites.

Photo: Chloe Ranford/LDR. 2014.

“No authority was obtained from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga before the vineyard preparation works were undertaken.”

Privately owned by the Montford Corporation, the land is home to 13 recorded archaeological

sites.

In 2016, Heritage New Zealand laid and later dropped charges against Montford Corporation company directors Haysley and Phillip Macdonald in exchange for a $15,000 donation.

In March this year, Rangitāne iwi members organised a protest at

the site which was attended by about 100 people calling for development work to be stopped.

Iwi Rangitāne, Ngāti Toarangatira and Ngāti Rārua are all calling for inclusion of more sacred sites in Marlborough District Council’s recently unveiled environment plan.

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Skiers enjoying the Rainbow Ski Area last year. Photo: Supplied.

Ski area counts COVID cost – and Mark says skiers were subsidising other mountain users who use the road.

The fee will also cover costs of contact tracing, cleaning and to pay for the road upgrade.

“We’ve spent a lot of money on the road, we have increased costs and changed the ticketing system,” Mark says.

“It’s fairer for everyone using the mountain.

“No one wants to see extra fees but it’s all going to the mountain.

“We’re a club field - we don’t have shareholder backing and we can’t take financial risk,” he says.

A flurry of posts on Facebook outlining the changes and increased fees attracted scores of negative comments with hopeful mountain-users raising questions about the affordability of visiting the local ski field.

“Is that per person? Not a bad price if you visit a lot in the sea-

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Rainbow Ski Area bosses are weighing up if opening this year will be possible after COVID-19 saw costs spiral.

The future of this winter’s season is reliant on community support.

A one off $25 per person cost will be passed on to ski field users to help cover coronavirus associated costs.

The announcement has been widely panned by commenters online but Rainbow Ski Area committee chair Mark Unwin says they’re on track to get the numbers needed to open.

“There are added costs we have to bear and we’re passing that on,” Mark says.

The access road to the popular Nelson Lakes ski area was recently upgraded at the clubs’ expense

son, will make it unaffordable for families who can only manage to go once in the season,” one commenter wrote.

Another posted: “What happened to making tourism activities cheaper for kiwis?”

Marks says they have put packages in place for non-skiers and ski rentals to lessen the burden on families and make it more affordable.

“We’d like to be able to do more, but it costs a lot of money to run the field,” he says.

“The alternative is to shut completely and see what happens next season - that just doesn’t seem like the right thing to do.”

Tickets are only available online and staffing levels have been slashed in a bid to stay a step ahead should the country be forced into a higher alert level.

Multi-day, half day and learners area only tickets have been

closed that was not an option.

“We could get staff from New Zealand if we had to, but [a smaller staff] allows us to scale up and down if we need to.

“If everything changed and we had to shut down there’s less financial risk.”

Mark says the club has about 72 days to make money to pay for facilities. The committee is also looking at opening over the summer months for tramping, mountain biking and other activities.

“It would be good to spread the cost over a longer period,” Mark says.

Staff are aiming to open the mountain on Friday 24 July provided enough passes are sold and weather permitting.

With snow forecast Mark says they’re on track to open.

“Lots of people love the mountain. We’re hopeful that we will get the support.”

Rainbow Ski Area committee chair Mark Unwin. scrapped to streamline administration and make contact tracing easier.

The field will also close two days a week to give the smaller crew an opportunity to rest.

“We normally have around 40 staff, this year we’re running about 20,” Mark says.

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Mystery museum find puzzles experts Matt Brown Reporter

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A mystery bottle packed away on a museum shelf for decades has baffled experts.

While cleaning out cupboards at the Edwin Fox museum in Picton during lockdown, Marlborough Heritage Trust regional collections manager Logan Coote came across treasure.

But instead of an ornate locked chest, this treasure came in a plastic, orange nail box.

An old bottle, thought to have come off the wreck of the Edwin Fox, has the museum staff scratching their heads.

“It looks like a 1780’s bottle,” Logan says.

“I posted pictures on a bottle collectors’ website and we think it’s probably American.

“We don’t know why it would be on the Edwin Fox.” Logan says most of the treasures from the ship were small – discarded bric-a-brac that had fallen through cracks in the deck.

The bottle’s method of construction tipped off the archaeologist to its origins.

“It could be from an American whaling ship and got mixed up when it was in a private collection. It’s a mystery – but it’s nice to have.

“We’ll keep doing research.”

The “cheap” bottle, which probably held beer, is too large to have fallen through cracks.

“There were collectors in the Sounds that didn’t necessarily record where they found things,” Logan says.

“It’s not made particularly well, but it’s functional.”

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Marlborough Heritage Trust regional collections manager Logan Coote with the mystery bottle. Photo: Matt Brown.

He says it could have washed up on the beach – but some documentation with the bottle says it’s from the Edwin Fox. “It can take a bit of unravelling.”

The bottle wasn’t the only treasure found in the dusty cupboards hidden amongst decades-worth of meeting notes and accounts at the back of the Picton museum.

Porcelain from China and Japan, nuts used for food, pipe stems and prisoner of war art all saw the light of day for the first time since the 80’s.

“The miracle is it’s been looked after,” Logan says.

Marlborough Heritage Centre executive director Steve Austin says the ship is a national treasure.

“The Edwin Fox is unique in the world and the focus of two PHD studies, and an academic book in progress,” he says.

“We do everything to preserve objects – how they’re interpret-

ed changes over time.”

Steve says the past isn’t any less complicated than today – and without the material objects only limited research can be done.

Constructed in 1853 the Edwin Fox sailed through to the 1880’s.

It transported trade goods, soldiers, immigrants, and convicts.

“It had a real mixture of functions,” Steve says. “It connects to the roots of the global economy in Marlborough.”

Logan says treasure comes in unassuming packages.

“There’s enough to get excited about,” he says.

Steve says their goal is to keep the best artifacts safe.

Marlborough Museum and the Edwin Fox Museum are both open, with staff encouraging locals to come, learn about the history of the region and explore our own back yard.

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Hundreds of health staff could work from home as bosses look at boosting productivity levels after lockdown Members of Nelson Marlborough Health Board are looking at ways people could work from home on a permanent basis.

During lockdown productivity levels increased, with feedback from staff saying they enjoyed a better work life balance.

Speaking at the latest board meeting in May via Zoom, Nelson Marlborough District Health Board Chief Executive Peter Bramley says working from home had many positives.

“By not commuting daily it saves congestion, money, time and the environment.

“It also minimises the circulation and exposure to various infectious diseases, potentially reducing the need to take time off sick.

“Staff have reported better work life balance, and many would like the consideration of a flexible model between work and home going forward.”

The move would only apply to staff not needed for face to face work.

Peter says the challenges brought about by COVID-19 saw many services make the switch to online.

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Now is the ideal time to see what changes might work well in the long term, he says.

“There is huge support to keep doing the right thing by our community and not to slip back to the old inefficient ways.”

Figures from Nelson Marlborough Health IT team show prior to COVID19 about 330 staff would remotely connect during a twoweek period.

But between 25 March and 8 April that number more than trebled to 1080 staff.

People and Capabilities general manager Trish Casey says encouraging flexible working arrangements is on the cards.

“NMH is interested in continuing to promote flexible working arrangements for staff, especially as we continue to incorporate greater physical distancing into our ways of working for the future.

“We are currently reviewing many aspects of how we work, like when we travel to meetings or conferences versus connecting via technology, as we anticipate a need to maintain a cautious position with regards to bringing people together in groups,” she says.

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Call for club president to go Paula Hulburt

A club president at the centre of a shock redundancy announcement is facing a vote of no-confidence.

Jason Clouston at the Clubs of Marlborough is being blamed for keeping members in the dark over the organisation’s fragile financial situation.

The beleaguered club president is facing accusations over his alleged failure to keep members in the loop.

Husband and wife Niel and Margaret Sowry from Blenheim are calling for a vote of no confidence in president Jason Clouston.

They have written a letter to Club CEO Lee Davis calling for an extraordinary general meeting. The letter was presented on Monday.

According to committee rules, the letter must have the support of at least 60 financial members who must countersign; 70 have signed. The pair say staff, who are facing redundancies because of widespread restructuring plans, are scared not to do what they are told for fear of reprisals.

“I think members are not getting any information apart from what he [Jason Clouston]

Niel and Margaret Sowry are financial members at the Clubs of Marlborough. Photo: Summa MacDonald. wants them to know.

“He is arrogant and rude, and people are scared not to do what he tells them to do.

“Staff feel absolutely threatened if they don’t sign something he wants them to then their job is gone and he told them not to talk to the media,” Margaret says.

About 50 workers have been asked to reapply for their jobs, with around half the roles being slashed.

Margaret and Niel, who transferred their membership to the Clubs of Marlborough from Gore, say they are shocked by what has happened.

They are blaming Clouston for poor leadership.

“There have been reports that it was the staff who started a petition but that’s not the case.

“We just feel that something has to be done. I’ve done a bit

of research myself into Clouston and I’m not happy about what I read.

“I don’t want to say anymore about that right now, but I do have proof,” Margaret says.

The Clubs of Marlborough has been closed since the end of March.

The pair moved from Gore to Blenheim six months ago and saw the club as a way to get to know people.

Their first impression was a positive one, Margaret says.

“It was very comfortable, and I felt there was a huge opportunity there, having everything under one roof.

“It was a great place to get to know people, but we haven’t really had the chance because it closed in March and hasn’t opened since.”

Jason Clouston has been approached for comment.

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Police chase: Police tried to stop a speeding car on SH63 in Wairau Valley last week. The driver didn’t stop, and although police initially pursued, they abandoned the chase as it was deemed too dangerous. The vehicle was later discovered under Waihopai Bridge, and officers conducted area enquiries to locate the driver. The 29-year-old man was arrested about 6.30pm and is due in Blenheim District Court on 22 June on charges including failing to stop and driving without a license.

Foreshore deadline: The deadline for feedback on the first ever management plan for Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve is fast approaching.

Complete an online survey or write to the council during the current informal feedback period, which closes at 5.00 pm on Friday 12 June. Feedback can also be emailed to waikawaforeshorermp@marlborough.govt.nz Award winner: Marlborough’s own Renaissance has made the list of the Top 30 beers and ciders in the New World Beer & Cider Awards announced on Friday.

Renaissance Elemental Porter was ranked as one of the best by a panel of expert judges while competing against 600 other entries from New Zealand and around the world. Renaissance Voyager IPA and Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale making highly commended top 100.

Surprise discovery for reno team Paula Hulburt

Builders renovating an historic homestead have discovered a 91-year-old womens’ magazine hidden away in a ceiling.

The team at JC Bates Building Ltd found a copy of Woman’s Magazine from 1929 as they began to pull down an old ceiling in a home in the lower Awatere Valley.

For business owner Jason Bates, the magazine is one of the best finds he has seen.

“Two of my workers, Peter and Eli, found the magazine while pulling down the old ceiling.

“This would be the best find we have had in 20 years.”

With a painted front cover

and an old advert for Cadbury chocolate, the magazine has been edited by celebrated English writer Flora Klickmann.

In1895, Flora was contributing articles and interviews to the The Windsor Magazine, one of the best-known magazines at the time and in 1908 she was appointed editor of the Girl’s Own Paper.

Before her death in 1958, She published novels, advice books, children’s stories and non-fiction on many topics including gardening, cooking, and needlework.

Jason says he and his crew often find old newspapers and messages while carrying out renovations.

They also leave messages for

future builders to find.

“We do find old packaging, newspapers and messages while renovating houses, but this magazine is in amazing condition.

“Usually, we leave messages and newspapers in the walls ourselves when we are renovating houses for someone to find in the years to come,” he says.

The magazine incudes both advertisements and editorial ranging from Butywave shampoo and advice on light-weight woollen swimming knickers.

While Jason says he would like to keep the surprise find, it belongs to the owner and the house.

“I’ll have a good read first though.”

Jason Bates plans to return the magazine to the homeowners. Photo: Supplied.

Community unites for Black Lives Matter Voices raised together in harmony filled the air on Saturday afternoon as protestors gathered in support of the Black Lives Matters movement.

Around 150 people gathered in Blenheim's Seymour Square in response to the death of US man George Floyd - who died after being pinned underneath a police officer for almost nine minutes.

While his death has sparked riots in some states in the United

The peaceful protest attracted people of all ages.

States, the peaceful Blenheim protest was about showing a

united front. Many lit candles and then sang together.

People young and old gathered together in unison, many with placards. As the gathering drew to an end at 4pm, people holding signs took to the steps beneath the clock tower to show the crowd their work.

Posting on Facebook before today's protest Blenheim's Breakthrough Church Pastor Afi Leota says he wanted to be there and show his support.

"Someone once said, “If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.”

"Today, my family and I will be joining the march here in Blenheim in solidarity with the Black community and their struggle against the injustices and racism perpetrated against the Black community in the U.S. "We also march in recognition of the very REAL issue of racism and prejudice in our own nation of Aotearoa.

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A computer software company is helping keep one of the country’s oldest industries alive.

Blenheim-based software development company Golden Micro Solutions Ltd is helping give New Zealand’s wool market a modern twist.

Wool brokers and buyers are using an online platform created by husband and wife team Allan and Janet Udy. And the move has helped strengthen the industry in the face of threats like COVID-19.

An online sale held last week was the first time independent wool brokers have used the system, breaking with over 150 years of open cry auction tradition.

Wool Online and Golden Micro Solutions Ltd co-director Janet Udy says the pandemic meant people couldn’t travel to Napier or Christchurch for the traditional auctions.

“The Covid-19 crisis has made everyone realise that there can be situations when it’s simply not feasible or desirable for brokers and buyers to travel.

“Level 3 and 4 lock-downs forced the cancellation of the traditional open-cry auctions in Napier and Christchurch, and this has helped focus the industry’s collective mind on the idea of increasing the volume of wool traded online.

The Wool Online system, a joint venture alongside Canterbury-based wool broker Wool Connextions Ltd, uses technology originally developed for

Boot market’s back

Rotary president James MckenzieWiley says he’s happy to see people back enjoying the bootmarket.

The popular market was cancelled during the lockdown.

To celebrate, James says Rotary waived the usual fee for participants.

“For a lot of regulars that come it’s

their social time,” he says.

He says he was happy with the number of stall-holders, but would like to see more hot food trucks, saying he would personally give them a lot of support.

“We especially need a new hot dog stall,” he laughed.

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Allan and Janet Udy are changing the way wool is bought and sold. Photo: Matt Brown.

Wool Marketing Nelson Marlborough in Blenheim in 1995.

A new auction mechanism has been added that more closely mimics the way an open cry auction works.

Developers used it as the foundation to build the new online sales software which was used at an auction in Napier last week.

After an initial glitch, the programme quickly proved its worth, says Janet.

“A technical issue in the first few minutes of the sale resulted in it being reset and restarted, but thereafter the auction proceeded well with more than half a dozen of New Zealand’s

major wool buyers purchasing lots.”

Ryan Cosgrove, a buyer from John Marshall & Co Ltd, one of New Zealand’s wool exporters, says he was pleased with the way the auction went.

“With the additional support of more brokers, merchants and buyers this certainly has the potential to be a staple method of sale in the exchange of wool in New Zealand.

“We hope that widespread adoption will help reduce costs while maintaining the same price discovery and transparency for growers, with the same efficiency for buyers, as open-cry auctions do.”

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Nichcha Warara and Ping Muanwong at their popular Scott Street restaurant.

Thai9 - serving up something extra special A very special restaurant is celebrating its first anniversary; a year of bringing the best in Thai cuisine to many happy customers.

Thai9 on Blenheim’s Scott Street opened its doors for the first time on June 4 2019. It quickly became a popular place to eat as its reputation for authentic, great tasting food grew.

The friendly, welcoming staff ensure a high standard of service and are quick to respond to customer needs. A meal at Thai9 is not just about the fresh, beautifully cooked creations but also the ambience. From the moment you step into the warm and inviting restaurant, you are made to feel very welcome. Every customer matters and the personal service is not just for show, it truly matters to the Thai9 team.

Two Thai chefs bring their talents to the menu, devising and expanding their range of authentic and delicious foods

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Double Bay residents are calling for the Marlborough District Council to close the freedom camping site 50 metres from their homes. Photo: Brya Ingram/Stuff/Supplied.

Thailand, you can be assured the team can cater for every diet. With a wide range of choices on offer, from keto to vegetarian and gluten free options, there is something guaranteed to delight all palates.

From mouth-watering chicken, beef, Tofu and prawn curries to sumptuous glazed ribs, deep fried carrot fritters, garlic king prawns and pork belly to name just a few, there is an extensive variety to choose from with an array of healthy options too.

If you have room for dessert, treat your sweet tooth and indulge with deep fried chocolate and banana crepes, an ice cream sundae or enjoy the enticing taste and aroma of their Italian style affogato.

There is something for all ages, and at Thai9 enjoying the best needn’t break the bank. Great value for money and with free delivery available, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Nichcha says the restaurant opened with the idea of offering people an original, genuine taste of Thailand and within the first year, the familyowned restaurant has achieved that and much more.Thai9 is different, not only with the high standard of delicious meals but the knowledge that the staff are genuinely delighted

to see you.

A visit to Thai9 is one filled with joy and fun. Be assured of a very warm welcome that makes each visit a delight, a fusion of flavour and friendliness makes eating in or taking out a real pleasure. Children are welcome and with wheelchair access, everyone is always welcome at this family owned restaurant.

The menu is regularly updated, and the team pride themselves on being able to offer almost anything you feel like, using carefully selected ingredients to ensure every meal is a masterpiece.

Offering their customers the very best, be it in their warm and inviting restaurant to the convenience of takeaway is a big part of Thai9’s success throughout this first year.

Experience for yourself why Thai 9 is so special and enjoy their own special blend of service, style and appetising meals. Choose from table service in their beautiful restaurant or use the convenience of the app to order takeaway or delivery to your door.

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Calls for freedom camp site closure Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter Freedom campers have left residents in a Marlborough Sounds bay feeling vulnerable.

After years of campers defecating in their gardens, pinching their water and internet, fed up Double Bay residents are calling for the campsite to close.

During annual plan submissions to Marlborough District Council last week, residents asked for the plug to be pulled on the freedom camp site which sits just 50m from their homes.

If that was not possible, it should be moved, they say.

Kathryn Omond, who represented nine Double Bay households, says few other Marlburians faced the same issues and levels of intrusion.

“One campervan got stuck driving up a driveway and then went wandering until they found an open garage and, thinking it was a ‘council workshop’, they helped themselves to the tools,” she says.

The tourist was stopped by a neighbour, but the garage owners had to install security cameras after the incident “at a significant cost”.

Another camper drove up a private driveway to use a resident’s wi-fi service and started “screaming” after being told it wasn’t available.

One resident removed their outdoor tap to prevent water theft.

Margaret Curteis says campers often knocked on her door asking for a shower, to do laundry, to use her wi-fi, or to park on her lawn.

“If you refuse, they get aggressive and very rude with you as, ‘You’ve got a big lawn here, why can’t I park on it?’” she told councillors.

“They don’t think they’re doing anything wrong.”

Her neighbours had found beer bottles and takeaway food on their deck. “[Freedom campers] had been up onto their deck, had their dinner, had their coffee, looked at the view and left their rubbish,” she says.

Margaret says her four-yearold granddaughter had spotted human waste covered in toilet paper in her garden about five months ago.

“What’s really scary is about 20 minutes before that, both my granddaughters were running around in the garden,” she says.

“They should be safe to do that ... This is not a rare occurrence.

“We feel vulnerable. How long is it until they break into our homes?”

Tourists also lit campfires during fire bans, left behind full bags of rubbish, and emptied their urine pots, once “over the picnic table”.

Most of the campers were international visitors, Margaret says.

Kathryn says tourists often parked in the bay’s grass helipad, used six times in the last year, putting campers and passengers at risk.

“My husband was airlifted twice by a helicopter due to heart issues. On both occasions, had the helicopter not been able to land [due to freedom campers], it would have resulted in [him] not surviving.”

She says closing the site would cost the council nothing.

Marlborough Mayor John Leggett says while their case was “very compelling”, freedom camping was legal in New Zealand under the Government’s Freedom Camping Act. “Local [council] authorities have to find a way to accommodate freedom campers.

That’s the dilemma for us,” he says.

He suggested the residents rehash their submissions during next month’s review of Marlborough’s freedom camping bylaw, which kicked off following a landslide of concerns during last year’s plan.

The current bylaw prohibited self-contained freedom camping in all but designated sites in the region, like at Double Bay’s reserve.

Stay safe this duck shooting season Russ Smith Senior Community Constable Duck shooting season in Marlborough finishes on the 26 July 2020.

Police realise that this is an important time for many hunters and that a significant number of shooters become involved in duck shooting, but we want people to be safe while they are participating.

To help keep you safe while participating in duck shooting, here are some common-sense pointers: • Never consume alcohol before or when using firearms • Obtain a licence • Ensure you have a safe firing zone • Clearly identify your target • Handle firearms safely • Ensure you have permission to hunt on the land

• Be considerate of other people using the area If you are caught unlawfully hunting the repercussions are severe. They can include the confiscation of all your hunting equipment, firearms, ammunition, and vehicles used, along with loss of firearms licence and prohibition from being licensed in future.

The fines if sentenced in court are also significant.

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Football due to begin Peter Jones

Sailing away Steinlager 2, one of the most famous yachts in NZ sailing history.

Peter Jones Jo Ivory is living her sailing dream and she’s keen to share it.

The vastly-experienced skipper, who was raised in Marlborough and learned her sailing skills in the top of the south, currently helms iconic Kiwi round the world yachts Steinlager 2 and Lion New Zealand for the NZ Sailing Trust, based in Auckland.

The charitable trust, which was inspired by the adventures of Sir Peter Blake and his racing teams, ensures that key yachts from the nation’s rich sailing history are preserved and provide sailing adventures for future generations.

Jo is a big part of their plans, the only female skipper employed by the trust, taking groups of youngsters out in the famous vessels, teaching them sailing, navigation and life skills in sixday trips.

Although she is pinching herself at being given the opportunity to take charge of such wonderful yachts, she has compiled an extensive sailing CV over more than 30 years at sea and jumped at the job when offered.

Fate also played a big hand in her recruitment by the trust.

After travelling the world since 2014, Jo was based in the Caribbean in late 2017 when Hurricane Irma struck, “annihilating” her sailing base in the British Virgin Islands. With her immediate prospects of resuming work in the Caribbean scuttled, she followed some friends’ advice and applied for a skipper’s role with the trust.

“I never thought that I would ever be considered,” said Jo, “but I fired my CV off and they came back immediately and wanted to know when I could start. So one door had slammed shut [with the hurricane] and

Jo Ivory is relishing her time with the NZ Sailing Trust.

Photos: Supplied. another immediately opened up with the trust.”

Her early introduction to the new job did not go entirely to plan. The idea was for Jo to do one week on Steinlager 2, then have a week off followed by a week on Lion NZ. However Lion NZ was undergoing a $1.6 million refit and when funding fell short the trust were down to one boat for a year.

Unable to exist in Auckland on part-time wages, Jo seized the opportunity to deliver a yacht from Tenerife to the Mediterranean, then worked in the Greek Islands until March 2019, when Lion NZ went back in the water. Her dramas did not end there though. Two days after returning to NZ she fell over in the backyard and broke her arm, meaning it was three more months before she was able to take up her current role.

Along the way Jo found time to hop onto another iconic yacht, helping legendary skipper Tracy Edwards sail Maiden, famous for carrying the first allfemale crew to complete the Whitbread round the world race in 1989-90, up to Hawaii.

Now Jo is fully focussed on her work with the trust and thrilled by the opportunity to get behind the wheels of such illustrious craft.

“I can’t believe it … they are amazing boats.

“Because Lion has had $1.6m put into her, she is just the crème de la crème, but Steinlager is the one that really gets your heart and rips it out.

“When you have got fingertip control, guiding that big red beast and she is just thundering along … she has got legs and just gets up and runs.”

Jo is fully aware she steps into some mighty big shoes in the cockpit of both boats.

“I’m blown away … I can’t believe that this little lady from Blenheim, in her 50s, is doing this.

“When I first took Lion out I had to try and pretend it was Caro-Vita [a 53 foot yacht she ran for 10 years out of Picton] not this most iconic yacht that I was in charge of.

“It’s a lot of fun. I can’t believe I am getting paid to do it.”

The trust runs several different ventures, such as corporate charters, to bring funds into their coffers. However the COVID-19 lockdown has hit them in the pocket, losing a steady stream of bookings through March to July.

“We have taken a huge [financial] knock,” explained Jo. However, she is quick to point out that their main focus is youth training, an area in which she feels the trust have barely scratched the surface.

“I would love to have Marlborough kids here, “she suggested. “We tapped into Auckland and we have started to tap into Northland and the Bay of Plenty, but we have the rest of NZ … there is so much of the country untapped.

“These kids will love it. They will never forget it … it’s over and beyond,” Jo added.

Visit the trust’s web page, https://www.nzsailingtrust.com while those keen to help the cause can go to the following link http://passthebucket.gofundraise.co.nz

Marlborough football kicks off on Saturday with some tasty match-ups.

In the senior grade, Mayfield Motorworld division one involves six teams, who will all be in action on opening day.

Blenheim Valley Cobras have been drawn against Central Buccaneers on A and P Park 2, Bottle-O BV Masters will meet Central Wolves on A and P 1 while, at Athletic Park, Call Care Trojans will do battle with Rangers Clubs of Marlborough. All games are scheduled for 3pm kick offs.

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Both divisions will play a full round of matches, then it is expected that the competition will be split into three divisions, for two more rounds, followed by cup competitions.

Meanwhile the Rangers AFC side, who return to the Nelson division one competition after a year’s absence, have a tough away match to begin their campaign.

They will meet FC Nelson at Guppy Park on Saturday, hoping for a flying start to a six-team competition they dominated in 2018. Player/ coach Tore Waechter describes it as a “huge” game to kick off their challenge.

In the other Nelson division one games, Richmond play Nelson College while Suburbs Development take on Tahuna.

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Tasman rugby “Fans XV” selected Peter Jones

Tasman’s fans have spoken and come up with a provincial rugby side, potentially as formidable as any in the history of the NPC. During the lockdown period Mako supporters were given a challenge designed to keep them occupied and amused.

The Tasman Rugby Union set up a Facebook poll in which users were encouraged to vote for their favourite Mako player in each position, culminating in a “Fans XV”.

Tasman union officials nominated a group of players in each of the 15 positions. They were voted on with the top picks forming the Fans XV and the second-highest choices in key positions ending up as part of a powerful bench.

Tough choices had to be made across all positions, with impact, relative skill sets and longevity of service to be weighed up.

Loosehead prop was one of the most hotly-contested areas, with four international players in contention. Although Tim Perry (70 games) got the nod he was up against former All Blacks Wyatt Crockett and Kane Hames, plus Tongan rep Siua Halanukonuka and longserving Sam Prattley.

Marlborough favourite Quentin MacDonald was chosen at hooker, edging out Francis Smith, Ti’i Paulo, Andrew Makalio and Dan Perrin.

Tighthead prop was also a tough call, incumbent Tyrel Lomax proving a more popular choice than fellow All Black Ben Franks, the muchtravelled Ross Geldenhuys,

Ben May and Sakaria Taulofa.

Alex Ainley, one of the union’s most durable and wholehearted performers over 92 appearances, got the nod at left lock ahead of Chris Bentley, All Black Chris Jack, Felipo Levi and rising star Quentin Strange.

Crowd favourite Joe Wheeler bagged the other locking position, ahead of Tevita Cavubati, Riki Hoeta, George Naoupu and up-and-comer Pari Pari Parkinson.

The blindside flanker role was another with an abundance of talent. All Black Liam Squire finished with the most votes, edging out Ethan Blackadder, Shannon Frizell, Jack Lam and Pete Samu – the latter three internationals.

Former skipper Shane Christie was a clear champion in the openside flanker spot, up against Sione Havili, Tevita Koloamatangi, Jonathan Poff and Gary Redmond.

Hard-hitting Jordan Taufua gained the fans’ approval as the preferred No 8, ahead of Mark Bright, Cory Holdaway, Vernon Fredericks and Tasi Luafutu.

Halfback was another closelycontested position, Samoan international Kahn Fotuali’I being preferred ahead of All Black Jimmy Cowan, 52-game Billy Guyton, incumbent Finlay Christie and Steve Alfeld.

Marty Banks, one of the union’s most popular performers, was locked in at first five, seeing off accomplished rivals in Mitch Hunt, James Marshall, Tim O’Malley and Tim Taylor.

Left wing saw another popular choice, the ebullient

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James Lowe getting the call ahead of incumbent Leicester Fainga’anuku, James Kamana, Lucky Mulipola and Mitchell Scott.

David Havili, so good in a variety of positions, edged out his current coach Andrew Goodman for the 12 jersey, plus Tom Marshall, Alex Nankivell and Joel Iggo.

The long-serving Kieran Fonotia will partner him in the centres, seeing off Trael Joass, Levi Aumua, Kade Poki and NZ Sevens rep Bryce Heem.

Right winger is Tima Fainga’anuku, who earned the popular vote ahead of Blair Cook, Peter Playford, Wallaby Peter Betham and NZ sevens star Afeleki Pelenisi.

Fullback was a two-horse race, between incumbent Will Jordan and the most-capped Mako, Robbie Malneek. In the end the 104-match veteran Malneek got the vote, his durability and length of service undoubtedly a factor.

The bench, with three former All Blacks on board, comprises: Andrew Makalio, Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Quentin Strange, Ethan Blackadder, Jimmy Cowan, Mitch Hunt and Will Jordan.

It’s an impressive team and, after having covered the Mako since their inception, it’s hard to disagree with its make-up.

Personally, I would have included Jordan on the right wing but, with players nominated in the position they had played in most, he was in the fullback bracket.

The biggest shame is this side never got the chance to play together - they would have been mighty hard to better.

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Bohally student Thomas Fishburn attempts to push the ball past keeper Louis Girling at a skills session at College Park on Friday afternoon.

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Aidan Bennett slams the ball goalward.

Hockey sticks poised for competition play Peter Jones

In less than a week Marlborough hockey will return to competition mode.

Action at the College Park turf has slowly, but surely, increased over the past fortnight heading into the first competitive games on Saturday afternoon, June 13.

First out of the blocks will be the premier grade teams. They will again take part in a mixed competition, with male and female players combining in the Beawai United team, the all-female Go Girls Hockey side involved, plus Beawai and Arotea Kiwi men’s sides.

School grade hockey is next up,

Year 3-4 players gathering on Monday, June 15, Year 5-6 playing a day later with Year 7-8 teams showing their skills on Wednesday and Thursday.

Later on Thursday, June 18, the popular president’s grade will return to action. This is also a mixed grade, involving teams from MBC, MGC, Emcee and Arotea Kiwi. On Friday, June 19, the division two mixed grade will hit off. It also comprises four teams, the Marlborough Boys’ College First XI, the Marlborough Girls’ College First XI, Beawai Masters and Beawai women.

Fun Sticks, skills-based sessions for the younger brigade, Years 1-2, will begin on Saturday June

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Competitions are scheduled to run until September 20, although final dates have not yet been confirmed.

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Although representative tournaments, for Marlborough and Tasman teams, have been canned there is the possibility that oneoff games against traditional ri-

vals such as Nelson could still be organised.

There are also on-going opportunities for student players, with a regional-based South Island premiership tournament in Christchurch planned for August 31-September 4. As one of the top-12 ranked teams from last season, MGC have qualified for that event, while the top MBC side have a chance to participate in a SI championship tournament in Nelson at the same time.

Hockey Marlborough administrator George Nation said the number of teams who have registered to play post-lockdown, “was pretty much as expected”.

Photos: Peter Jones.

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When club rugby finally returns to the field it will be a case of “back to the future” for the proud Seddon-based Awatere Rugby Club.

In 2016 the Tussock Jumpers, as they are affectionately known, combined with the Kaikoura club to form a side which became known as East Coast, the concept designed to produce a side capable of being highly-competitive in the Tasman Trophy competition.

After showing plenty of promise in their inaugural season, the Coasters were thrown into a tailspin by November’s Kaikoura earthquake which cut the road between Kaikoura and Seddon.

In true country spirit they soldiered on, using predominantly Seddon-based players for the ensuing 2017-19 campaigns.

However, this season, with no Cray Coasters involved, they have decided to revert to the historic Awatere name.

And that’s not the only change for the Tussocks as they gear up for a bold showing in the revamped post-COVID Marlborough sub-union competition.

A new division one coach has arrived. Former Marlborough Red Devil and Southland Stag Kaleni Taetuli will mentor the Awatere premier side,

The East Coast/Awatere side have become a closely-knit unit over the past few seasons. Photo: Peter Jones. which will again feature several new faces, mixed with the usual suspects.

The pack will be based around such hard-nosed characters as inspirational prop and leader Seymour Lambert, evergreen lock Stu Campbell, loose forward and hooker Jake Collins, prop Brogan Matthews, lock Jordan Judge, plus last year’s coach Sam Lunn and Jack Roberton in the loose forward mix.

Behind the pack, who have earned the respect of all their Tasman Trophy rivals over the past few campaigns, Marlborough Tour Company Awatere will call on such influential operators as Tasman Red Devils midfielder Ben Filipo, the versatile Ethan Bayly, Heath Forsyth, Sione Vea and Sam Westenra.

There are also several interesting newcomers, including Argentinian playmaker Franco Quinones, West Coast forward

Jack Devlin, winger Ethan Lyon, Bailey Andrews, a first five from Timaru, and William Smith a promising young lock. Assistant coach will be JP Koen, another former Southland Stags player who previously coached the Timaru BHS First XV. Losses include goalkicker Myles Hamilton, who is off on OE, Sam Houston, influential hooker Billy Collins and former international halfback Nemia Ranuku, who had originally intended to play before the pandemic struck and he returned home to Fiji.

Kaleni, who has just returned from a coaching stint in China, runs a gym in Blenheim.

The former Central loose forward has high hopes for his Awatere charges.

He anticipated that some players may have been reluctant to commit to the newly-shaped season but was heartened by

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time again their response.

“I haven’t had a single person express doubt about whether they want to play or not.

“Things have been in limbo of course but have sped up quickly over the last week … we had our first training on Tuesday [June 2] and a club meeting the previous night to make sure we understood what we had to do regarding tracking and hygiene etc.”

“The boys are really keen, excited – they have been keen all along to get together and have a season.”

With there being no Tasman Trophy component in the senior competition this year there will be less travelling for the

team, and their loyal band of supporters, a factor Kaleni said had buoyed their enthusiasm.

He also has development plans, including starting an Academy aimed at the players who aren’t picked up in the Mako programmes.

“We need to do something different and that is where this Academy idea comes in. We hope we can get something up and running by the end of the year. The local community are very supportive.

“My job is to get out there and talk to the boys and see what their options are, see if I can convince them to get over the hill. We’ll see how it goes,” he said.

Given the Awatere crowd’s reputation for supporting their team while sitting in their cars along the fringes of the club’s main ground, “social distancing” certainly shouldn’t be an issue in Seddon.

Marlborough Tour Company Awatere squad: Brogan Matthews, Seymour Lambert, Jordan Judge, Stu Campbell, Jake Collins, Jack Roberton, Paddy Kerr, Ben Filipo, Sione Vea, Sam Westenra, Arapeta Tawa, Tiko Ono Levu, Sam Lunn, Franco Quinones, Ethan Bayly, Ethan Lyon, Heath Forsyth, Jack Devlin, William Smith, Flynn Struthers, Bailey Andrews, Blade Campbell. Coaches: Kaleni Taetuli, JP Koen.

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DEATH

O’KANE

Neville Joseph Passed away at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim, on 28 May 2020, in his 80th year. Treasured husband of Ailsa, A much loved father of Michael O’Kane and Sue Riches and a loved grandad of Jessica, and Aaron Riches and a loved great grandad of Renley Riches-Emms.

Loved son of the late Henry and Winifred O’Kane and brother of Patrick, Anthony; the late Leslie, Raymond, Michael, Desmond, and Ken and all their families. A good friend of Noel and many who knew him. Grateful thanks to Christchurch Hospital Oncology, Daffodil House Papanui, Wairau Hospital and Ashwood Park Retirement, Blenheim, for their love and care. Messages to 24a Crofton Rd, Harewood Christchurch, 8051. At Nevilles request a private cremation has taken place.

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