Marlborough Weekly 16 February 2021

Tuesday 16 February 2021

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compete at the South Island Champs in Woolston, Christchurch.

“We’re offering a safe place where kids can train,” James says.

“It gives the boys something to do, they’re not out there getting in trouble.”

A former property developer is set to help make Kiwi caravan dreams come true – from a Grovetown paddock.

Grovetown Caravans manager Gary Smith says customers complained about a lack of long-term caravan sites in Marlborough.

The move could help retirees looking to downsize.

“There’s a need,” he says.

“I often get people coming in saying they would love to live in [a caravan], but they have nowhere to put it.”

He says other campgrounds often have rules that exclude keen caravaners, such as requiring long-term guests to be working.

That rules out retirees, he says.

With resource consent tabled with the powers-that-be, Gary is confident his plan – five years in the pipeline – will prove popular.

“I want to give them [people] a lot more room than they would expect,” he says.

“I have up to 24 sites planned, including a site for the live-in manager.”

Gary hopes it will be second time lucky when it comes to the new application.

He was shut down by council after previously leasing out land to caravaners.

This time he is not taking any chances and has applied for resource consent.

Gary, who lives in a caravan himself, says the one-hectare paddock will have room

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Fighting fair The Art of Boxing team training at coach James Skipper’s back yard in Blenheim. Photo: Matt Brown.

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A big-hearted boxing coach is donating his time to train the region’s next generation of sparring stars.

Art of Boxing (AOB) founder James Skipper from Blenheim says a lack of activities for

young people in Marlborough inspired the free training programme.

And the benefits are clear, not only in terms of boosting selfconfidence and fitness, but in sporting accolades.

James’s first student, Karlos Gemmell, was last year’s South Island champion.

“We had just one student –

now we have seven competing.

We’re starting to get our name out there,” he says.

The former Bad Boy Boxing Academy owner fell in love with training after his epilepsy disqualified him from competing.

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With expensive gyms and facilities often out of reach for some families, James opted to train students at his John Street home instead – in the back yard.

“When it’s raining, we get wet,” he says.

The five times a week training sessions are supported by whānau and parents, including his brother Blair, James says.

“On Sunday, we trained for an hour and a half and then did an 8km run.

“Some have come from not doing any sport, they had no selfconfidence. Now, they’re fit and strong.”

AOB student Rangi Rogers says Karlos’s success in the ring encouraged him to give it a go.

“We all try and be the best – or beat the best,” Rangi says.

Young boxers warm up in Art of Boxing coach James Skipper’s back yard. Photo: Matt Brown.

“We challenge each other, which is good, because boxing is competitive.

The 14-year-old Marlborough Boys’ College student says the AOB team is like a family.

“I love it here. It’s like another

home.”

James says a lot of youth programmes lack passion, and fold once funding dries up.

“That’s why we’re doing it for free,” he says.

His success has been noticed

by the community, with several Marlborough businesses donating to ensure students can compete. Last week, a $1000 donation from Crafar Crouch means students can now travel to the South Island Champs.

“We haven’t got flyers out or been in the news, it’s basically been people hearing what we’re doing and wanting to help out.

RUIA, a partnership between Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Rātā Foundation and Ministry for Youth Development has recently provided $14,000 funding for basic equipment like mouthguards and handwraps.

“I have a skill in training – and in today’s world, a lot of people can benefit,” James says.

For more information, visit the Art of Boxing Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ aobacademynz.

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Sounds safety warning

Touch team play it safe

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Vital safety improvements must be taken on board to help prevent a possible boating tragedy in the Marlborough Sounds.

Risk assessments carried out in Tory Channel and Queen Charlotte Sound have highlighted potential hazards which could result in loss of life.

Marlborough Harbourmaster Captain Luke Grogan says a collaborative approach has uncovered possible risks.

There have been several high-potential near misses in Tory Channel/Kura te Au involving at least one large cruise ship and several ferries.

Organisations need to work together to help ensure at risk vessels can travel safely, Luke says.

“The use of Tory Channel as a navigational route carries a degree of maritime risk that requires improvements in the operational and risk management practices of the ferry companies, Port Marlborough and of the Marlborough Harbourmaster’s office.”

“The primary risks relate to collision and grounding events which could result in loss of life, oil spill and the foundering and salvage of a large vessel.

“A related risk is also the level of regional capability able to respond adequately to such an

Marlborough harbourmaster Captain Luke Grogan say there have been several near misses in the Marlborough Sounds. File photo. event,” he says.

The number of near misses cannot be ignored.

It is credible that a navigational incident in Tory Channel/Kura te Au could result in significant loss of life.

“These critical risks were identified as collision and grounding involving cruise ships or ferries,” Luke says. A collaborative risk assessment group was convened last year which includes the ferry operators, Maritime New Zealand, Port Marlborough and the Marlborough Harbourmaster.

Work is underway to identify the controls, including the operational and risk management practices that need to be in place, to enable the ongoing safe transit of vessels through Tory Channel and Queen Charlotte Sound.

Tory Channel is a designated transport route and effectively part of State Highway 1. It has been the link between the North and South islands for many decades.

Luke says all users are aligned on the need for a safe transport route.

Improvements include best practice, enhanced tide and current monitoring and modelling, real time wake monitoring and enhanced remote monitoring of operational practices.

“The review process, including extensive consultation, provided the authors with a good understanding of the existing context and foreseeable changes in the operational and regulatory environments, primarily from fast-evolving technology and improvements in international industry good practice.”

Members of the Marlborough representative touch contingent who played in a national youth tournament in Takanini, Auckland at the weekend have decided to “err on the side of caution” upon returning home.

The 37-strong party were on their way back to Marlborough when they heard that Auckland had been returned to Covid Alert Level 3 yesterday following a community outbreak.

Marlborough Touch junior co-ordinator and tour manager in Auckland Anne Taylor says that after discussions with local chairperson Ngaire Lawson they suggested members of the team and supporters stay away from school and work on Monday, if possible, in line with the response of other provinces.

“We have taken all the precautions, wore masks on the plane, used the scanner app.

“The isolation is voluntary … we have all had the day off and the schools have said the students can come back tomorrow [Tuesday].

“We just said ‘take the day off, be cautious. I f you feel sick, go and get a test’ … but we are certainly not in quarantine.”

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Family’s school tradition Paula Hulburt Generations of one Blenheim family are celebrating ties with a local school that span more than a century.

When five-year-old Nieve Hegglun started school after lockdown it was an especially proud day for her family.

Five unbroken generations of the Saul family have walked through Springlands school’s distinctive gates since it opened in 1886, both as pupils and educators.

For principal Gaylene Beattie and her sister Claire Hutchison, a literary specialist at the Blenheim school, the strong bond is one they are proud of.

“It gives you a definite sense of responsibility, especially taking into consideration our whanau,” says Gaylene.

Three teachers on staff were pupils at the 400-student school, including Gaylene and Claire’s mum, Marie.

She started teaching in 1954 and clocked up an impressive 27 years on staff at Springlands

School.

There are memories everywhere, says Gaylene.

“When I was at school, and when I started teaching there in 1993, there were eight classrooms, now there are 21.

But it was a bad experience, being smacked as a new entrant, that set Gaylene on the path to a career as a teacher.

“Because I had been at school with mum quite a lot before I started school, I was reading at a higher level than I should have been.

“After being smacked, I actually tried to walk home – I always wanted to be a new entrant teacher so it wouldn’t be like that for children.

“As a principal I want every child to come in and have their first day to be really special, and for them to be acknowledged as individuals.

“That’s why I like the five-yearolds coming in on their birthdays rather than all together, says Gaylene.

Making sure children have a

positive first day is crucial, says Claire.

“We have worked really hard to make sure the kids like being at school.

“We are now more similar to kindy when children first start, so the transition is smoother because we noticed there were some unhappy kids to start with.”

In the 1980s Gaylene returned to her old school as a second-year teacher before teaching in Wellington and London.

She returned to Springlands in 1994, taking over as principal when her mum retired.

“That was quite confronting at the time because I came back to be the equivalent of assistant principal and the teachers were mum’s cohort of friends.

“I was their boss and I was only young. Mum retired that year – that was the deal: that she would retire if I got the job!” says Gaylene.

The original version of this article was first published in the February edition of Education Gazette.

From left, Gaylene Beattie with her sister and fellow teacher Claire Hutchison and Claire’s granddaughters Nieve and Kiera Hegglun.

Photo: Paula Hulburt.

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Restrictions on visitors have been put in place at Wairau Hospital. File photo.

Hospital visitors cut as Covid alert level rises Visitors to Wairau Hospital are being restricted to help safeguard against the risk of exposure to Covid-19.

Nelson Marlborough Health staff have announced that under Alert Level 2, visitors to the hospital will be strictly limited.

Patients in areas not deemed high risk will be allowed one visitor at a time with a maximum of three nominated visitors.

In the Emergency Department, the High Dependency Unit, and Special Care Baby Unit only one visitor and one visit per day will be allowed.

Visitors are advised to check they have been nominated by a patient before visiting or risk being turned away.

Visiting hours at hospitals are between 2.30pm and 8.30pm Monday to Sunday.

Children under 16 are not permitted to visit.

Maternity units allow one partner or support person for labour and birth, plus an additional adult visitor once per day whilst in the antenatal or postnatal ward.

“If you have a hospital appointment please attend. It’s important you come unless you get a message to say not to.

“There are systems in place to keep people safe while they are here,” a spokeswoman says.

Health and disability services will be available as normal under Alert Level 2, with appropriate safety measures in place.

There will be no changes to planned care – appointments, clinics and sur-

gical procedures will go ahead. People should attend their scheduled appointments at the hospital unless they have been contacted and told otherwise.

People who are unwell with cold or flu symptoms should stay home however and phone the department they are booked to visit to reschedule their appointment or to make special arrangements for urgent care.

The restrictions have been put in place following an announcement by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday evening.

Community spread has seen Alert Level 3 imposed on Auckland while the remainder of the country is now in Alert Level 2 until for three days until midnight Wednesday 17 February.

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Lynfords recruit All Black support

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Paula Hulburt Team players at a Blenheim business have the All Blacks on side after impressing the national sporting heroes with their commitment.

Lynfords Furniture has been chosen as one of just 100 local businesses across the country to benefit from a sponsorship deal with the elite team.

For the family-owned business, getting the support of the sporting stars has been a real boost.

Accounts and Marketing Manager Mel Greenwood says finding out they were chosen for ASB Bank’s ‘Borrow the AllBlacks’ campaign was an exciting moment.

“We’re really stoked to have the All Blacks and ASB backing Lynfords, it’s such a good fit.

“To be chosen by them is incredible, they’re such a wellknown, highly-regarded brand.

“Like the All Blacks we have been around a long time too, 25 years here in Blenheim, 10 in Nelson.”

Lockdown saw the Blenheim and Nelson stores close for seven weeks.

Mel says she entered the competition shortly after they opened the doors again.

‘I didn’t hear anything for

Grovetown Caravans manager Gary Smith at the paddock he hopes will house up to 40 people. Photo: Matt Brown.

Lynfords Furniture accounts and marketing manager Mel Greenwood with one of the new adverts. Photo: Paula Hulburt. months afterward and had almost forgotten about when I heard we’d won,” she says.

Shortly after lockdown, ASB announced it would be donating its largest sponsorship asset – the All Blacks, Black Ferns and Māori All Blacks – to100 small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the country.

Fifty sports stars feature in the initiative which also saw Blenheim companies Meaters of Marlborough and A1 Drycleaning benefit from the boost.

Featuring a digital campaign highlighting the store’s Danske Møbler range and a print advert, Rieko Ioane, Patrick Tuipulotu and Damian McKenzie have lent their talents to the store.

“Everyone here is an absolute All Black’s fan so we are really stoked to be chosen,” says Mel. “We’ve only just received the final ads and think they’ve captured the heart of Lynfords well. This all came as such a bonus after the challenges of 2020, so amazing for our relatively small family business.”

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Plea to farmers to buckle Open day fun at awardup and save lives winning Waihopai farm WorkSafe New Zealand is urging farmers to buckle up in a bid to help cut fatal accidents.

An analysis of vehicle-related fatalities in New Zealand found that nearly half those that happen on farms could have been avoided by using a seatbelt.

WorkSafe revealed not wearing seatbelts while on the job was the largest single factor contributing to fatal work-related accidents.

The figures have been released to coincide with the launch of a new side-byside vehicle simulator which will be used at Fieldays across the country.

Safety bosses hope the hands-on experience will also boost seatbelt use.

“Putting on your seatbelt is the simplest task and one we practice easily when driving on the open road, says WorkSafe Engagement Lead for Agriculture Al McCone, “If we can get people doing this on farm as well – we will see lives saved.”

The simulator allows a driver to sit in the seat of a retired side-by-side vehicle

Seatbelts save lives, say WorkSafe.

Photo: Supplied. and navigate a series of farm safety tasks while driving an off-road course.

“We know that we need all of industry to get on board with improving health and safety for us to see results,” says Al. Figures from Worksafe show that between November 2019 and October 2020, 24 people working in the agricultural industry were killed at work.

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A Marlborough family is opening its doors to the public in a bid to give people a behind the scenes look at a working farm.

As part of Open Farms Day, The Pyramid farmer Richard Dawkins and his family will be welcoming people to their sheep and beef farm on Sunday 21 February.

The family friendly event is part of a nationwide free initiative aiming to connect people with host farms in a fun and informal way.

There will be a huge range of family-orientated activities to enjoy including a chance to meet some animals, tractor and trailer rides, farming themed games, a shearing demo, farm tour, machinery display and bouncy castle.

Sheep farming forms the

Chris Dawkins and family are looking forward to welcoming people to their family-run farm.

Photo: Supplied. backbone of the familyowned business and is complemented by cattle, forestry, vineyard and apiary. The Pyramid farm won the supreme award in the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards in 2019, with judges describing it as a ‘great example of

land use well matched to land capability.”

Richard says “We are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation farmers at The Pyramid, originally purchased

by Jack Dawkins in 1954.

“Our passion lies in animal health and performance, best environmental practice and building positive relationships with rural professionals, staff and the public.

“Come along for a day of fun with the kids and learn a few things about rural life and farming in dry land Marlborough.”

Visitors are welcome to drop in anytime between 9am and 3pm. Visit www. openfarms.co.nz/event/ the-pyramid-2 to book a place and to get the location of the farm.

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RSE worker shortfall warning Matt Brown

The wine industry is bracing itself to weather another winter without enough workers.

Following harvest, workers from the Pacific countries traditionally descend on the region to prune Marlborough’s 27,800 hectares of grapes.

But one industry leader is now warning the number of workers allowed in under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is not enough.

One of the South Island’s largest seasonal worker employers Seasonal Solutions say the Covid-19 lockdown almost worked in the wine industry’s favour.

Chief executive Helen Axby says there was a pool of workers to call on.

“Last year, we had a lot of RSE workers stranded and unable to travel,” she says.

“We had lots of people. There wasn’t much pruning experience but there was a lot more people.”

A total of 4,961 RSE workers have been repatriated home since New Zealand’s border closed, an Immigration New Zealand spokesperson says.

Five thousand five hundred workers remain in the country.

In November, the government approved a new border class exception for up to 2,000 RSE scheme workers to enter New Zealand for the horticulture and viticulture season.

“There will be gaps and there will be difficulty filling those gaps from other sources,” Helen says.

“Partly because there are very few backpackers or people on working holiday visas still in the country.”

Wine Marlborough general manager Marcus Pickens says the extra Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) costs and wage increases place an additional burden on growers.

“There have been rising costs for years,” he says.

“The vineyard costs have been in-

Thousands of workers are needed to prune Marlboroughs 27,000 hectares of grapevines. File photo. creasing and it definitely makes it harder.

“There’s quite a burden to carry with the MIQ costs and increase to the minimum wage.”

Marcus says there’s an experience factor, with experienced workers often making much more than the government sanctioned minimum.

“Start people on a higher rate and it’s borne by the grower at the end of the day,” he says.

To qualify for the border exception, employers must make additional commitments regarding flight costs, managed isolation

and quarantine requirements, work conditions including paying workers a minimum of $22.10 an hour, and pastoral care.

Seven hundred and seventy five workers from Samoa, Vanuatu and Fiji, countries that the New Zealand horticulture and viticulture industries are currently recruiting from, have arrived in the country under the border class exception.

An MIQ spokesperson says the workers share twin rooms in the MIQ facility.

“This decision was made based on a Ministry of Health risk as-

sessment. They are from countries regarded as low risk, and this arrangement minimises the impact on the ability for New Zealanders for return home,” the spokesperson says.

Marcus says while he thinks there will be a deficit of RSE workers, there is still time.

“There are a number of things we’re working on to meet the need,” he says.

“It’s good to be optimistic – there are a lot of creative solutions, but we’re expecting a shortage.

“Plan for the worst and put strategies in place.”

He says Wine Marlborough are alerting members there may be a winter shortfall, preparing resources and tools for members and are in ongoing talks with government.

Another initiative, he says, will be an attraction campaign targeted at Kiwis and people on other visa categories.

“Alert level changes make it a bit difficult,” he says.

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Farmers bear brunt of council’s compliance costs Chloe Ranord Local Democracy Reporter

Councillors in Marlborough are maintaining a ‘don’t-shoot-themessenger’ approach to new freshwater regulations – while looking to charge farmers $155 an hour to send the messenger.

A report presented to Marlborough District Council’s environment committee says supervising the Ministry for the Environment’s growing number of freshwater standards came at a cost, which had to be plugged by either farmers or by all ratepayers.

It recommended that farmers pick up the tab because the checkups were related to their activities, which councillors backed.

This saved putting an “additional burden” on ratepayers, it said.

The report by compliance manger Jamie Clark proposed billing farmers $155 an hour for an environmental protection officer, or $103 an hour for a “student” officer.

The charges would include the

time officers spent travelling to sites, the time spent on site, equipment costs, and sampling costs.

The change comes as the Government looks to improve water quality across New Zealand, in part by upping farm monitoring, under its new National Environmental Standard for freshwater.

Federated Farmers Marlborough president Phillip Neal says he had expected the charges but had not expected them so soon.

“Every month or so we seem to get another cost added on. I think this is the start of many more costs to come,” he says.

Neal would forward the proposal to Federated Farmers’ legal department but feared there “[wasn’t] much we [could] do”.

“The Government puts down new rules, the costs are passed onto local councils, who then charge their costs to farmers.”

Councillor Francis Maher, who farmed sheep and beef across 1500 hectares in Marlborough, says the charges were “frustrat-

Farmers are “frustrated” the cost of keeping up with stricter freshwater regulations gets heaped onto them.

Photo: Ricky Wilson/Stuff/Supplied. ing” from both a councillor’s and a farmer’s perspective.

“As a councillor – and the other councillors feel the same – we get so frustrated when the Government sets these rules, then sends

us down the road to send the bills out to people,” he says.

“From a farmer’s point of view, it’s frustrating. It’s another cost ...

Most farmers want to do the right thing, but when these costs come

down, it tends to take away from that good will.”

Councillor Mark Peters, who could not vote on environment committee items, says people needed to pay for the services they used.

The proposal would go out for feedback from March 1 to 29.

A sub-committee would then hear submissions, with an expectation that the new fees would be in effect from July 1.

Councillor Gerald Hope anticipated the proposal would cause “a bit of heat in the water” and attract numerous submissions.

New intensive winter grazing regulations, which required farmers to resow paddocks before mid-spring, or face punishment, would come into effect on May 1.

Farmers would also be unable to put more than 190 kilograms of synthetic nitrogen-fertiliser on a hectare of land in a year, from July 1.

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Vinyl buy-and-swap organisers NEWS ready to postpone at alert level two

Bike bonanza postponed: Marlborough’s annual Go-By-Bike Day, where cyclists of all ages can celebrate the joys of cycling in Marlborough, has been postponed. Following the change to Covid-19 alert level 2 on Sunday night, the popular initiative will no longer take place as advertised. A new date is yet to be confirmed.

Chloe Ranford Local Democracy Reporter A vinyl buy-and-swap event organised for Marlborough wine country could be postponed as New Zealand moves up the Covid-19 alert levels.

Vinyl in the Vines was set to take place at the Lawson’s Dry Hills courtyard on Saturday, but organisers say they’ll likely have to pull the plug if Marlborough stays at level 2.

The event, next up on the Feast Marlborough ‘Summer Feast’ event series, was looking at crowds of 500-odd.

But Alert Level 2 meant events had to be capped at 100 guests, all following social distancing guidelines.

Summer Feast was designed to draw locals and travellers to the region after the country’s longest-running wine festival was cancelled over fears a new coronavirus outbreak could threaten this year’s harvest.

Lawson’s Dry Hills group marketing manager Belinda Jackson says Vinyl in the Vines had received a “huge level of interest”, with more than 500 people ‘interested’ or ‘going’ to the event on Facebook.

“People are excited about digging out their vinyl and swapping, buying or selling their collections, or just listening to some fantastic playlists.

“We’ll definitely be going ahead with the event, but its timing may be in question now ... People can rest assured we will follow the rules that apply to each [alert] level. If that

Critical injuries: Two men have been taken to hospital after a boating accident in Kenepuru Sound. Both men were flown to Wellington Hospital after the incident, with one man said to be in a critical condition. The other suffered moderate injuries say police who were called to Portage on Kenepuru Road on Saturday night.

The Savour event in Blenheim on Friday is one of the Summer Feast events geared to attract more people to the region. Photo: Malinda Boniface. means a postponement, we will do that, until such a time that the Government dictates we can host it.”

A snap lockdown started at 11.59pm on Sunday, with Auckland in Covid-19 alert level 3 and the rest of Aotearoa at alert level 2.

The virus in the new cases was the UK variant, and was not linked to any cases in MIQ, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday morning.

No new cases were announced on Monday afternoon, with six close contacts returning negative tests. Four were pending.

The Economic Action Marlborough (TEAM) had financed several of the Summer

Feast events or their providers, including $20,000 for the CBD Summer Market, $10,000 for the Savour In Marlborough night market, and $11,300 for the Film And Feast outdoor cinema. Feast Marlborough also received $50,000 to coordinate the events ahead of summer.

Council strategic planning and economic development manager Neil Henry, who helped manage TEAM, says the group had not received requests for event underwriting since the announcement on Sunday.

Last year the group promised Garden Marlborough – renamed the Rapaura Springs Bloom in the Boom – a pay-

Firearms stolen, sheep rustled and trailer reunited with its owner Russ Smith Senior Community Constable

Between 4pm and 4.30pm on Sunday 14th of February a house located some 16 kilometres up the Wairau Valley on State Highway 63 was entered, ransacked and the gun-safe forced open.

Two firearms were stolen, a .22 rifle and a .243 rifle with an expensive Leupold scope mounted on it.

A white or silver sedan with a noisy exhaust was seen driving at speed from the area at around the same time.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who has any information about the stolen firearms, the suspicious vehicle or the burglary to the address.

Four sheep have been reported stolen from a stock yard beside the road in the Hawkesbury area between Monday 8 February and Tuesday 9 February.

The owner of the sheep found tyre tracks leading up to the yards, suggesting the thief drove up to the yards before stealing the sheep.

Police are advising residents in the area to stay vigilant, keep buildings, vehicles and gates locked, and to report any suspicious activity to police at the time using 111.

On Friday 12 February police conducting a patrol on the Wairau River reserve off the end of Selmes Road, found an abandoned trailer on a secluded track near

the river.

The trailer was recovered by police.

The following day a Witherlea resident from Blenheim called at the Blenheim Police station to report his trailer stolen from outside his property.

He was very grateful to be reunited with his trailer.

Trailers are a popular item when it comes to theft.

Police are advising people who own trailers to store them in a locked shed or garage where possible, but at the least, on private property out of sight of public view so there is less chance of opportunist theft.

Having a tow-bar lock or wheel-clamp fitted will also reduce the chance of having your trailer stolen.

out of $40,000 if coronavirus caused the event to lose money.

The funding was not used as the event pulled through with higher ticket sales than ever before.

“The purpose of TEAM is to increase the attractiveness of Marlborough as a place to visit, and give events the confidence to go ahead,” Neil says.

“It’s for each event to decide whether they want to continue.”

Neil says the council was advising event organisers check whether their big day could go ahead using the Ministry of Health’s guidelines.

Get connected: A special bus geared to help people get to grips with online banking, explore alternatives to paying by cheque and avoid online scams is coming to Marlborough. DORA (Digital OnRoad Access), a WiFi enabled bus supported by Kiwibank, has teamed up with libraries to offer free training. Classes will be held on-board the bus in Picton on Monday and Tuesday (22-23 February) and Blenheim (24-26 February).

Conservation funding: Marlborough council’s Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao fund has awarded environment grants to 20 projects across the region to protect and restore native habitats. More than $200,000 was requested which exceeded the $70,000 fund in its first year.

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Walking the Walk

Relay For Life is an inspiring community experience that not only raises vital funds for the Cancer Society in Marlborough but gives people the chance to celebrate and remember.

Donna Holder, Kellanie McCallum and Georgia Rogers explain why they’re keen to help.

There is a very supportive environment at the event; what is it about the relay that attracts people to enter do you think?

I think people enter because everyone has been affected from the big c whether it’s a friend a family member.

Donna #juliespeople We think it’s that we need to support not just family and friends but everyone as a whole and fundraise what we can to help the community carry the support on. Kellanie McCallum and Georgia Rogers. #timetoretreat What difference do you think it makes to people to be able access local support after a diagnosis?

Support is everything and having it right now when it is needed and face to face is so important. Donna #juliespeople We think it makes a big difference knowing that there

is support here in Marlborough for every step. It makes it less stressful and comfortable for families. Kellanie and Georgia. #timetoretreat Have you done much training for the Relay?

Haha, no I haven’t trained but I know on the night I will be able to walk all night due to the emotions that make you just keep going like the thoughts of the nights in hospital that felt like they were never ending.

Donna #juliespeople No, not at this stage. Kellanie and Georgia. #timetoretreat What are you looking forward to most on the night?

I enjoy the night as it brings so many people together to support and tell their stories. Donna #juliespeople Having fun and supporting the survivors or people battling with the big C. Kellanie and Georgia. #timetoretreat Are any of your team members doing this in memory

of someone specific and how important is that to you as a team?

We are all doing it for a lot of family members but particularly for the one who brought us together in our new normal family that has been together since she left 2yrs ago. Donna #juliespeople Yes, we have a few survivors in our team an also a few of us have lost someone very close.

So, we are doing it to help each an everyone through the ups and downs. #timetoretreat What would you say to someone who is considering entering the Relay for Life but isn’t sure?

That it’s an epic night to have fun with friends and family and support everyone. One step at a time even if you can only do one lap or 1/2 it still means the world to everyone. Kellanie and Georgia. #timetoretreat

Julie’s People teamed up at a past Relay for Life event to raise funds for Cancer Society Marlborough. Photo: Supplied.

Kellanie McCallum and Georgia Rogers are looking forward to their first Relay for Life event in March. Photo: Supplied.

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In honour of their decade of business this March, Details are hosting an ‘open house’ on the afternoon of the 13th of March.

“The team here at Details are feeling proud. On the first of March we will have been providing our incredible clientele with a world class detailing experience for ten whole years in Marlborough.

“We would like to extend our gratitude to all our supporters and friends here in New Zealand and around the world.

“You’ve all been amazing, thank you!”

Head on down to Details on Saturday the 13th of March between 1-4pm to check out vehicles on display, spot prizes, giveaways, food and drinks available and the team themselves showing you around one of New Zealand’s premier detailing studios.

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Details are also proud to be part of the New Zealand CarPro Approved Retailer Network allowing them to offer you the highest quality professional detailing supplies to meet all of your car care needs.

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The team at Details can’t wait to celebrate this special anniversary with you.

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Ready for takeoff: The Runway launches new kitchen/bar menu The Runway Café, Kitchen & Bar co-owners Lisa Stove and Steve Badham are ready for takeoff with their new evening menu launching later this week.

“Previously known as The Argosy,” says Lisa, “we bought the building two years ago this Easter.”

The pair spent nearly a year doing it up while living in Nelson and opened in February last year.

“It had been closed for four and a half years. We pulled out joinery and walls, re-wired, put in plumbing, relined walls and painted.’’

“We officially opened a year ago so it’s our oneyear anniversary this week - which is a great milestone for us.”

Opening just before the outbreak of Covid-19 last year, the Level 4 lockdown was actually a blessing in disguise, says Lisa.

“It gave us the perfect opportunity to just get on with the renovations and we managed to get quite a bit done in our own little bubble.”

As New Zealand moved to Covid Level 3, they were able to open for takeaways.

“The community around Woodbourne were appreciative to get ‘real’ coffee and home baking, and we got a chance to have a chat and get to know the locals a bit more while serving takeaways and respecting the 2 metre distancing.

The Runway Cafe and Store owners Lisa Stove and Steve Badham.

“The harvest workers were still operating and counted as essential workers so they would pop by for a coffee too.”

Since then they have built up a steady stream of regulars.

“We’ve just got busier and busier and we are ever so thankful for the support we’ve received.

“The locals have come along with us for the journey and they’ve been a huge part of it.”

Outside the building, Lisa and Steve plan to turn the newly concreted deck and grass space into its own dining and garden bar area complete with glass balustrades, communal furniture, seating and outdoor lighting. Music will become a part of this soon they hope.

“We still have work being done now - it’s an ongoing project really.

Watch this space,” says Lisa.

Homemade pizza joins the menu This week sees the launch of their

new kitchen/bar menu, which promises to be packed with fresh, local ingredients.

“We’ve recently installed a pizza oven,” says Lisa.

“This Wednesday we’ll be starting our new menu for brunch and lunch which runs Monday to Sunday.

“Coming this Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will continue into the evening launching the brand-new menu which includes fresh homemade pizzas, burgers, pasta, classic shrimp cocktails, fish & chips, platters and more.

“We will also have a bar snack menu for those of you who would like to come and have a beverage and chat.

The evening menu starts at 5pm and we’ll be open until late - you can dine-in or takeaway.

“We have vegan and keto options and will try and cater to any of your dietary requirements,” she says.

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Getting to know the team “It’s really important for me to build a great team of people who will want to stick around,” says Lisa.

“I was born and raised in Blenheim. My background was in sport and recreation with swimming being my main job locally and in Nelson for many years. I also umpire local senior netball and still play softball in

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Steve was born in Whangarei and worked on the fringes of hospitality for a long time before they bought the building and created the business, says Lisa.

“Steve’s the businessman, the builder and the problem solver,” she says, “he has a business degree and is really hands on here and loves a project. He had always liked this building so when it came on the market he snapped it up knowing the potential it has.

“We own another business, Posman Ltd, which is a point

of sale service in Marlborough. He is the supplier for many businesses around town for their point of sales systems and Ideal Pos software, setting them up and supporting them.

“This meant he already had a great relationship with a lot of local businesses before we set up The Runway. We have had a heap of support from other local businesses since starting out - whether it’s been advice or just a chat about what’s happening around Marlborough in the hospitality scene.”

With their expanding menu, they’ve welcomed a few new

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staff members on board.

Julie Robinson is The Runway’s head chef who has been in the industry since completing her chef apprenticeship at the age of 18 in Wellington.

“I have worked for a lot of hotels in Wellington,” Julie says, “developing strong relationships with the head chefs I worked for before moving to Blenheim in 2000 to take on the role of head chef for the opening of Montana Wines’ new restaurant.

“The past five years I worked at BV Gourmet in Blenheim before landing at The Runway four months ago.”

Julie has taken The Runway’s assis-

tant chef Callum French under her wing. Trained in Wellington, Callum is especially interested in the pizza side of operations and will be at the helm of their new pizza oven with Steve in the evenings.

When it comes to all things sweet, new baker Shannon Ison has got it covered. She’s a trained chef who daily freshly bakes an assortment of brioche, doughnuts, cheesecakes or anything involving chocolate.

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“Our fabulous front of house staff, Vanessa, Laura, Pam, Abby, Ben, Ryleigh and Louisa make the best team and all have their own strengths,” Lisa says.

Prepare for lift off The Cafe and Kitchen/Bar in Woodbourne has an Argosy ZK-SAE plane right on its doorstep, owned by neighbour Paul Davidson.

“People stop by just for that because they know it, others drive by and are astounded by the sight of the Argosy and halt to a stop, it is great that we can offer the kitchen for food and drink,” says Lisa.

Accessible by gold coin donation, anyone can have a peak inside the retro cargo aircraft open daily between 10am – 5pm.

“During December last year, we hosted a couple of Christmas functions - we did the food and drink while Paul gave the group a ‘virtual flight’ in the plane,” she says.

“Peters Doig came in and had a flight around the world - they started out in New Zealand accompanied by NZ music and flags, Kiwi chip and dip and games with passports, then boarding the Argosy to travel

The popular cafe is towered over by the Argosy airplane. through India, Japan and England with themed food and drinks after each ‘flight’, before returning to New Zealand for a pavlova and party.

“In the future this could be something we’ll look into offering for special events and functions of at least 20 people. The Runway is licensed for functions from 9am – 1am.

“We are also the current home of The Ulysses – the motorcycle group whose motto is ‘grow old disgracefully’. We host their Saturday morning coffee and meeting here.”

Going forward, Lisa and Steve look forward to further developing the indoor and outdoor spaces and above all, provide a relaxing and welcoming place for people to come and have a

great time.

“We’re not directly in competition with anyone, we just want to be able to provide a cool space for our community to meet up, have a meal, a drink, a chat and relax! Or even just to pop in for a cold drink or ice cream,” says Lisa.

“We think part of our success of lasting a year so far is that Steve and I are here on the floor pretty much every single day we are getting to know our locals and we think they like seeing us whenever they come in.”

The Runway Cafe can be found at 760 Middle Renwick Road, Woodbourne. Visit their website at therunway.co.nz, follow them on Facebook ‘The Runway’ (The Old Argosy) and Instagram ‘the_runway_cafe_’.

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Creating the wedding of your dreams Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life, so you want to make sure that everything is just right. From choosing the all-important venue to putting together a delicious menu, these are just a couple of things that contribute to making your special day extra special.

Stunning local venues Marlborough is certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to wedding venues, with abundant vineyards and beautiful backdrops aplenty!

One fabulous local option is Ūkaipō - the Rangitāne Culture Centre. Ūkaipō offers a modern, multi-purpose venue for functions and events which is available for hire by the entire community.

Architecturally designed to capture plentiful natural and create a welcoming ambiance, Ūkaipō

300 guests. With stunning views across the Richmond and Raglan ranges, it makes a wonderful wedding venue complete with dance floor, large bar and commercial kitchen.

Marlborough is spoilt for choice when it comes to wedding venues. boasts multiple function spaces to allow for larger or smaller groups. The main hall seats up to 200 people with formal dining facilities, while the commercial kitchen and bar facilities offer flexible catering options with the option to self-cater, supply your own caterer or have the catering requirements managed by the owners.

A peaceful setting alongside a picture-perfect Marlbor-

ough vineyard, it also offers ample on-site parking and easy access, as well as accomodation for iwi members which include shower facilities and ablutions.

Another great option which caters to your needs is the Marlborough Sports and Events venue. It offers a substantial and superior social area which can be divided for more intimate events, seating up to 150 or standing

Perfectly paired with food and drink When you have found your perfect location, the next consideration may be your food and drink choices.

Some soon-to-be-newlyweds may opt for a buffet style option which incorporates grazing platters and a variety of choices for picking at. Others may go for a more formal sit-down meal which perfectly pairs fantastic food and beverages from the wonderful local ingredients on offer on our doorstep.

The Vino Van offers total flexibility when it comes to choosing your beverage options. A mobile wine cart for events and special occasions, you and your guests will be served your chosen drinks from their beautiful retro van. Set up to run two kegs and a large chiller, this allows for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic options.

Planning a wedding for next season, here are some tips to get you started…

• Choose a date (or up to 3 so you can be flexible).

• Talk budget and decide who is contributing what.

• Decide your wedding style.

• Choose wedding party: Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids, Best Man and Groomsmen, Flower Girl and Ring Bearer.

• Create a wedding website.

• Get engagement ring insured and consider purchasing wedding insurance.

• Explore ceremony and reception venue options.

• Start assembling a team of wedding pros: planner, photographer, videographer, caterer, florist, and musicians.

• Begin compiling a guest list.

• Browse wedding dress and veil styles.

• Create wedding and style boards on Pinterest.

• Get engagement photos taken.

• Order your Save the Dates.

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Contact our team today on (03) 578 6180 to discuss your wedding venue requirements.

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Celtic cricketers clean up Peter Jones The Celtic Cricket Club are celebrated a double hat-trick, after collecting the four main senior and second grade trophies on offer during the 2020-21 season.

On Friday evening the Celtic senior team convincingly made it back-to-back Twenty20 titles, downing Renwick by 28 runs.

Earlier in the season they lifted the one-day crown.

The club’s second grade side recently beat UCVC in the T20 final, adding that title to their 40-over championship won on January 30.

Senior skipper Jerrym Lamb said the run of successes was a proud achievement for the club.

“It’s been pretty good for Celtic lately, that’s for sure. We’ve done all right to clean up all those titles this season.”

The senior side have been the form outfit through the local T20 competition and demonstrated their strength with both bat and ball during Friday’s final at Horton Park.

Batting first Celtic made a rollicking start, openers Josh Poole

and Tom Sutherland putting on 98 runs in quick time. They were closing in on the century mark when Poole perished for 56 from just 39 balls, Sutherland following for 45 from 41 with the score on 109.

Jerrym Lamb continued the momentum with 20 from 16 as Renwick’s bowlers began to claw back some momentum. Spinners Patrick Dawkins and Rikki Bovey, who claimed 2-17 from three overs, helped keep the score manageable, along with Mike Anstis, who took 1-24 from four.

Although Celtic were unable to finish with a flourish, they were able to set a highly-competitive target of 146-5 at the end of the 20 overs, maintaining a run rate of 7.3 throughout.

Renwick’s reply struck early trouble from which they never recovered, a combination of tight bowling and injudicious shotmaking seeing them precariously poised at 51-6 after 10.4 overs.

Jacob Zillwood, with an unbeaten 30 off 23 balls, and Cody Golding, 18 from 10, tried to push things along late in the piece but they were unable to keep up with

The victorious Celtic senior side, minus Tom Sutherland who had to leave early, after claiming the Marlborough Twenty20 title on Friday evening. Photo: Supplied. the climbing run rate and the final Renwick wicket fell with three balls remaining and just 118 runs on the board.

Poole, with 3-15 from four overs, Lamb, 2-10 from two and Reuben Kepes, 2-28 from four, were

the main wicket-takers, while spinner Sutherland and medium pacer Liam Young bowled tidily at the top.

Celtic skipper Jerrym Lamb, who opted to bat upon winning the toss, said Josh and Tom had set a

great platform for a decent score.

“When they went we lost a bit of momentum. Renwick did well in the back half to stunt us, then they didn’t get off to a flash start when they batted and were behind the eight ball from then on.”

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Falcons’ fielder Cooper Roberts dives forward to take a catch during his side’s game against WTTU on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Both Marlborough’s Tasman Premier League teams were at home in the final round of the top of the south 50-over competition on Saturday and took full advantage of that familiarity.

On Horton Park number one, the Dolphins signed off their season with a hefty 100-run win over Stoke Nayland, while the Falcons accounted for WTTU by 49 runs.

Falcons scored 238-8 batting first, No 3 batsman Greg Stretch top-scoring with 82.

He featured in a 69-run partnership with son Matthew, who scored 41. Cooper Roberts added 28, as did Tarin Mason, as the home side set a formidable target. WTTU were in early trouble, losing a couple of key batsmen with just 23 on the board but fought on through the efforts of Jon Routhan (42) and Billy Powick (61). However, Falcons kept on grabbing wickets and had the game well in their grasp before bowling the visitors out for 189 in the 48th over.

Mason grabbed 3-22 from his six-over spell while Nick Weaver, Bailey AndrewsKennedy and Matt Stretch all picked up a brace of wickets.

Victory was even more comfortable for the Dolphins on the No 1 ground.

Batting first, 79 from 90 balls from No 3 Tom Leonard and 93 from 106 deliveries off the bat of No 5 Josh Poole saw the home side reach 235 before being dismissed in the final over. Their partnership for the fourth wicket was worth 127 runs.

Stoke Nayland’s reply was modest, being dismissed for 135 in the 35th over.

Joel Pannell (2-30), Patrick Dawkins (2-26), and Griffin Carter (2-37) had success with the ball, but it was man-ofthe-match Poole who took the bowling honours, bagging 3-8 from 5.2 overs.

Next week the TPL semis take place, with the Falcons hosting WTTU at Horton Park and Wanderers meeting fellow Nelson side ACOB over the hill.

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Rally crews relish time in south Peter Jones Marlborough drivers certainly made their presence felt during the finals of the New Zealand Goldstar Hillclimb Championships, picking up several podium positions over the weekend.

Five drivers from the Marlborough Car Club ventured south to compete on country roads near Lawrence.

On Saturday, the first event featured around 3.5km of steep, flowing, fast gravel road, with 15 drivers chasing the Goldstar title as well as the 2WD class.

Local driver Jason Clark in his Evo 5 was second overall leading into the event with 398 points, behind North Island series winner Jack Hawkeswood in his Mazda 2 AP4, who had maximum of 400.

Marlborough’s David Gee in his Subaru Impreza was fourth on 386. The other three Marlborough drivers were in the 2WD class - Dean Cameron’s Starlet 1500 third with 370 from Brendon Wadsworth’s Fiesta R2 (368) and Liam Gee’s Corolla Levin (360).

Competition was stiff from the start, Clark ended up seventh overall in a time of 2.05.62, David Gee finished 11th (2.12.65), Wadsworth was first of the local 2WD members finishing 24th (2.22.17), Liam Gee was 27th (2.25.74) and Cameron 28th in 2.26.66.

When points were tallied at the end of the day Hawkeswood carried his maximum points forward to 500, Clark was still second with 496 points and David Gee retained fourth on 478. In the

Jason Clark in his Evo 5 had a successful weekend.

Photo: Geoff Ridder Photography.

2WD class Wadsworth jumped ahead of Cameron to third place on 455.56, with Cameron fourth on 455.37 and Liam Gee fifth (445).

His efforts earned Clark third place overall in the Gravel Challenge portion of the series.

On Sunday the tarmac event was held over around 4.5km.

The Marlborough contingent had a good day. Clark started out with a practice time of 1.57.58 which he managed to get down to 1.50.42 by the third official run.

He ended up second overall for the Goldstar Hillclimb championship, just 2.5 seconds behind Hawkeswood.

David Gee got down to 2.01.07,

finishing 10th for the day, but retained his fourth overall position in the series.

Both the gravel and tarmac races during the final round were won

by Matt Penrose, of North Canterbury, driving his cross car. He also won the national cross car championship title.

In the 2WD class and Cameron turned in a best run of 2.07.25 to finish ahead of Wadsworth, whose fastest time was 2.10.58 and Liam Gee with 2.11.17.

That meant Cameron reclaimed his third position for 2WD with 545pts, Wadsworth was fourth with 543 and Liam Gee fifth with 533. Winner of the 2WD class was local South Otago driver Chris Hey with his radical MR2 who managed a maximum of 600 points.

Blair Cup back in Marlborough hands

Peter Jones

The Marlborough under-18 tennis team completed an astonishing turnaround in Nelson on Sunday, winning the annual Blair Cup fixture in comprehensive fashion.

Last season they suffered a heavy defeat to their Nelson counterparts, this year they reversed the result in emphatic style, prevailing 13 matches to three.

Standout performances in the girls’ singles came from Jemimah O’Donnell and Lilly Walkenhorst,

who beat higher-ranked opponents.

Both Jade Otway and Ella Sowman won their games to help the girls to a 4-0 start.

In the boys’ section top seed Oscar Sandford-Jury featured in a tight battle, winning the 3rd set super tie 10-3 over Alex Brogan. Jay Geris, Joseph Sandford-Jury and Dan Clarke also had wins, giving Marlborough a clean sweep in the singles.

The boys and girls doubles also went Marlborough’s way, although

Marlburians go Coast to Coast Peter Jones

A 10-strong Marlborough contingent will be resting their weary limbs after talking the iconic Kathmandu Coast to Coast endurance race at the weekend. Three Marlburians took on the Longest Day. Paul Bourgeois recorded the fastest time of 14 hours 19 minutes, placing tenth in the veteran 40-49 category. Blenheim businessman Ian Martella finished in 14.47.13, coming 15th in the same category. Logan Lowther completed the event in 15.44.08. Mandy Macfarlane, Kylie Senior and Kate Harper took on the twoday three-person team event, finishing 23rd overall among 83 teams, and second in the all-female category. Their time was 14.39.43. Andrew Jones and Kieran Hickman contested the two-day tandem race, finishing 17th from 71 starters in a time of 15.29.56. Also in the tandem two-dayer were brother and sister Josh Scott and Sara Stocker.

They finished 24th overall in 15.46.10 and 2nd in their division.

Nelson grabbed a win in the girls’ doubles. By the time the mixed doubles started, Marlborough had the cup already won.

Marlborough were fortunate to have Jade Otway in their ranks again. She has had an outstanding season domestically, picking up a number of titles across the country, most notable the U18 NZ Singles Champion and just a few weeks ago the 2021 Tecnifibre Wellington ITF Singles win.

The Blair Cup team was coached

by Reilly Quirk and John Gardiner.

The 2021 Blair Cup team. Photo: Supplied.

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James Hansen soars over the high jump bar during Sunday’s Winstone Cup event. Photos: Peter Jones.

Hansen spearheads athletics surge Peter Jones Reporter

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Marlborough’s athletes, young and older, have been to the forefront both nationally and regionally in recent times.

Dave Hansen and his son James competed in the New Zealand decathlon champs in Christchurch on February 6-7 with notable success.

Both Hansens won their grade, James registering five personal

Jessica Lovell launches the shot.

bests on the gruelling second day to take out the under-18 boys grade, while Dave also secured a win, along with a NZ record, in the masters M40 section.

On Saturday, the Mahar Cup competition was staged in Nelson.

This annual event, which involves competitors from Marlborough, Nelson and West Coast, was contested at Saxton Field.

The Mahar Cup team comprised Dave Hansen, Jamie Arbuckle, Remy Le Brun, Joseph Brooks,

James Hansen, Dale (DJ) Arbuckle and Laura Smidt.

Again, James Hansen underlined his burgeoning talent, taking home the prestigious Mawhera Shield, awarded for the outstanding performance at the meet, achieved when he broke the 400m boys 16 record in a time of 52.09 seconds. Two years ago, his father was awarded the Mawhera Shield.

The Marlborough senior men’s relay team won the 4 x 100m McConochie Memorial Baton for the

Jake Clark speeds toward the finish line.

second year running. The team comprised Brooks, DJ Arbuckle, Le Brun and James Hansen.

Smidt won the 1500, Brooks the 100 and 200m sprint double, Le Brun took second in the 100 and third in the 200, DJ took out the 800 under-17 boys and placed in long jump and high jump, James Hansen won the 400 and discus, and placed in the high jump while Dave Hansen brought home a couple of titles in the throws, high jump and 400 senior.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, the re-

gion’s younger athletes turned out in force for the annual Winstone Cup meeting at Athletic Park.

Seventy eight Marlborough children were involved, taking on opposition from their own region, plus Richmond and Nelson clubs.

In perfect conditions the youngsters demonstrated their skills across a variety of events, creating many PBs and featuring in some extremely close contests, while being cheered on by an enthusiastic band of supporters.

Brooke Harper sails through the air.

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