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Major dash at Waterlea PETER JONES

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Four-year-old gelding Dashing Major lived up to his name at the Marlborough Harness Racing Club’s summer meeting.

The Woodend Beach-trained pacer claimed a gritty victory in the Marlborough Cup Prelude at the Waterlea Raceway on Friday, then backed that up with victory in the Marlborough Cup, the feature race of the two-day meeting on Sunday.

A length behind the winner was Artatac, driven by Robbie Close, with Samantha Ottley’s drive, Plutonium Lady, third.

The meeting, the only one on the Marlborough racing calendar, was well-attended with good numbers on-course over both days.

The driving skills of a couple of the country’s top reinsmen, Blair Orange and John Dunn, were on full display across both days.

On Friday, the pair prevailed in eight of the 11 races, both claiming four victories. On Sunday, they each picked up another win, sharing the accolade of top driver for the meeting.

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A $5000 reward is being offered as part of an investigation to catch the culprits behind the callous killing of at least eight fur seals.

The Department of Conservation is offering the reward for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for shooting the fur seals on the Kaikōura coast late last year.

But the reward comes with a month deadline, with a cut-off point of February 12.

Eight fur seals are known to have been shot dead and the deaths of another 11 seals are being treated as suspicious.

The seals are believed to have died around late October or early

November.

DOC South Marlborough Operations Manager Phil Bradfield says DOC is offering the money as it takes the killings very seriously.

“We’re asking the public to help us find and convict those responsible for this heartless shooting of seals.

“The evidence we have indicates at least two firearms of different calibres were used to shoot the seals and it’s possible more than one person may have shot them.”

DOC was first alerted to dead seals at Ōhau Point on Labour Day, 25 October.

Six dead seals were found there

and the other 13 seals were found at two sites in the Half Moon Bay area.

Although the cause of death wasn’t established for 11 of the seals, it’s considered suspicious that the seals died grouped closely together.

The six dead seals in the Ōhau Point Fur Seal Sanctuary weren’t closely examined to avoid disturbing pregnant females and young pups in the breeding colony.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura and DOC are appealing for people to come forward if they have information about the seal deaths.

The $5000 reward is being offered for information or evidence

which enables the conviction of the person or persons responsible for the seal killings.

DOC is working with police to investigate the seal deaths and anyone who has information about it is asked to contact the DOC 24-hour number 0800 DOCHOT/0800 36 24 68 or Kaikōura Police via 105 and quote file number 211103/1981.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

The penalties for harassing, disturbing, injuring or killing a marine mammal under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 are up to two years’ imprisonment or a fine of up to $250,000.

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Medical practice starts child Covid-19 vaccine roll-out with family MAIA HART

Local Democracy Reporter

A general practice in Blenheim has started its child vaccine rollout with its own whānau, while the region’s walk-in clinic has also seen an influx of children getting their Covid jab.

Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 opened on Monday, after the Government approved the paediatric version of the Pfizer vaccine in December.

In Blenheim, Civic Family Health Care started their roll-out to children with family members who worked at the practice.

Among them was Nina, 9, and Guy Marfell, 7, whose mum Dr Emily Marfell is a general practitioner at the centre.

Civic Family Health Care business manager Andrea Cunniffe says all of their practice nurses are accredited to vaccinate children.

“We were pretty proactive about getting that done so that we were ready for today,” Andrea says.

“We knew that we had some staff that wanted their children vaccinated, so it was a good start to prepare us.”

She says there are eight children that will be vaccinated on Mon-

day, ahead of a roll-out to their enrolled population on Wednesday.

“For our staff it’s really important, because they’re all vaccinated, and they want kids to be vaccinated, especially if they’re vulnerable kids with any underlying conditions, it’s extremely important to get them vaccinated.

“Our kids are vulnerable now, especially before school goes back.

Covid in the community is coming, I’m surprised we haven’t got more in the community now, but I think we’ll see more cases after the holiday period.

“It’s just a matter of time, so we are prepping for it, and vaccinating our children as part of that.”

For under 12-year-olds the vaccine is specially formulated with a lower dose and a smaller volume of the vaccine adults are given.

Two doses will be given to children, with at least an eight-week gap between the first and second dose. The interval to receive the second dose can be shortened to three weeks (21 days) if needed.

Nina says the vaccine went well, and she was not worried about getting the second one.

“It was scary to think about, but once it’s done it was fine,” she says.

“It only took about three sec-

The Marfell family, from left, Stu, Nina, 9, Guy, 7, and Dr Emily Marfell. Photo: Scott Hammond/Stuff. onds.”

Dr Marfell says they are “right on board” with getting their children vaccinated. “We’re keen to follow the advice we’re given, the sooner the better,” she says.

She expected and hoped other parents would take up the opportunity and get their children vaccinated.

“We want to make it as easy as possible for people.”

Meanwhile, Marlborough’s main vaccination centre on Henry St was also busy vaccinating children on Monday morning, Marlborough Primary Health primary

care manager Sue Allen says.

“First thing this morning there were families coming in, which is lovely because that’s what we want to target,” Sue says.

“So, if mum and dad need the booster, bring the kids as well.”

She says there was a bit of pressure yesterday morning, because children and adults need different doses, but it was expected, and it went “really well”.

“There’s always the early adopters, I think we’ll have quite a steady period, and then it will drop away and people will consider it, and become more informed and per-

haps chat with a health professional before they make that decision [to get children vaccinated],” she says.

She says they assumed a lot of people would go to their general practice to get their children vaccinated, although larger families would probably prefer the availability of walking in to Henry St. “There’s a lot of pharmacies willing to vaccinate children as well, so I think there will be lots of availability, and lots of options for people too,” she says.

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Court date looms for lease battle A High Court date has been set in a bid to end a bitter Picton property dispute.

EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation centre is battling Port Marlborough bosses over a decision to not renew their lease.

Aquarium owner John Reuhman is accusing the Marlborough District Council owned company of ongoing bullying tactics.

And he is alleging the court case has already cost Marlborough ratepayers about half a million dollars in lawyer fees.

“All of this comes at a huge cost, to Marlborough’s ratepayers.

“I understand from a friend who worked at Bell Gully that

Port Marlborough’s legal costs are estimated to be more than half a million dollars and rising.

“This is a staggering amount of ratepayers money and ridiculous, irresponsible bullying behaviour.”

EcoWorld’s lease with Port Marlborough ended on July 22 last year.

The main 5-day hearing in the High Court in Blenheim has been confirmed for 19 September 2022.

John, who says he has a legal right to renew the lease, has refused to leave the premises and has been operating as usual.

He has continually turned down offers from Port Marl-

borough to buy the building for $75,000, claiming the proposal is “insanity.”

“Port Marlborough has made the same offer nine times to steal my building, offering $75,000 for EcoWorld’s building which has been recently valued at $2.495 million.

“This is called unjust enrichment … and to make the same offer nine times - some might call it insanity,” John says.

Port Marlborough has engaged legal firm Bell Gully in Wellington to handle the case.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 22 February in Blenheim.

John says bullying tactics include allegations over unpaid

invoices, expired resource consents and failure to inform Port Marlborough over the cinema build.

“Port Marlborough continues to try to wear us down, using their lawyers to bully us with legal tactics, denying access to evidence and alleging unfounded legal breaches etc.

“EcoWorld has extensive records whereas Port Marlborough’s records seem to be missing. Who would spend $600,000 without the landowner’s approval?”

A spokeswoman for Port Marlborough says as the matter is before the courts, it would not be appropriate to comment at this point.

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Holiday hotspot: Blenheim is proving a hotspot for holiday goers as thousands of Kiwis flock to Marlborough. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says more than 25,000 visiting the region over the summer holiday period on around 900 flights will be a welcome boost for Marlborough tourism and accommodation providers.

Picton water: People in Picton may find that their drinking water tastes a bit different over the summer months. Water from Barnes Dam is being used to top up levels over the drier months. While the water is treated with UV and chlorine, it can smell and taste different. Residents should not be concerned – as it is completely safe to drink, council say.

Rubbish power: Our region’s rubbish could lead to future power generation at the Council’s Bluegums Landfill site. Council staff are looking at plans to use the methane gas generated as rubbish breaks down with LMS Energy Pty Limited to investigate further. Solid Waste Manager Alec McNeil says council has selected LMS Energy Pty Limited to investigate putting a generator on site. Alec says it’s exciting to think that the Bluegums Landfill could generate power and lower Marlborough’s overall waste emissions profile.

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Brave dog survives cliff fall horror PAULA HULBURT A pet dog has cheated death after plunging 15 metres from a cliff after a routine walk turned to disaster.

Fourteen-year-old huntaway Bear fell while out hunting with owners Patrick and Adele Neale near Seddon.

The horrified husband and wife expected to find their muchloved dog dead.

But against the odd, Bear was still alive when they reached her.

Adele says it is a miracle Bear wasn’t killed after she tumbled off the cliff edge in the dark.

“We’re both still shocked that she survived the fall. When we looked over the edge, we thought there’s no way she survived that.

“We had to go down into a gorge to get her. It took about an hour to get her to the top with the help of our nephew using his jacket as a stretcher.

“Then my hunny had about a 10-minute run to the truck while we tried to keep her warm in the rain.”

Bear was badly injured in the terrifying accident, almost losing a leg. She broke her femur in seven places, smashed two teeth and broke her claws.

She spent nine nights being cared

Beloved pet huntaway Bear celebrates her 14th birthday in style.

Photo: Supplied.

Against all odds, Bear survived a horror fall while out hunting.

Photo: Supplied. for by staff at The Vet Centre in Blenheim before she was well enough to bring home.

With one surgery already behind her, she faces further treatment next month on 9 February.

Vets will take out the pin that’s been keeping Bear’s leg straight while the bone fragments are healing back together.

“She’s also getting a tooth taken out as she broke two of her big canines and it’s left the nerve exposed,” Adele says.

Patrick got Bear when she was a puppy and the pair spend a lot of time together, heading out on regular trekking adventures.

She is a one-in-a-lifetime companion, Adele says.

“Patrick’s had her for a third of

his life. Every special memory he has is with her.

‘From moving to Oz to follow his career right through to our wedding day, she’s been there for him through it all.

“Our baby is due on the 27 Feb. I told Bear on the drive to the vets that she had to hold on ‘cos she promised to help me with nappy changing duties.”

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facebook.com/marlboroughmedianz marlboroughapp.co.nz 52 Scott Street, Blenheim

College park greenfields Dear Ed, In the week before Christmas 2021 residents bordering on College Park received a letter giving details of the ownership of College Park and what it is currently used for.

The purpose of the letter was to inform residents College Park is being considered as a possible location for the new intermediate school.

To our knowledge College Park was not in the picture to build a new school on during the public consultation.

Where is the consultation now?

A letter in the letterbox – Not. Boreholes are to be drilled in January.

How far has the planning gone be-

fore we would suspect something was up.

Newspaper reports from Bohally states it would be nice to have a “greenfields site” That way the new school is built without disruption to Bohally but is that the best solution?

The easiest is generally not the best.

The best site is to use Boys’ College.

Work around it to get the best result.

As residents bordering on College Park, we enjoy the “greenfields” and the activities around it.

That is a good reason to live here.

The question to Te Tātoru o Wairau is “where is the public consultation or is the consultation between yourselves, iwi and MDC?” Les McKay

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Don’t blame the road Dear Ed, The article wanting the speed limit in Aerodrome Road slashed from 70kph presumably down to 50kph because someone’s dog was out on the road and was unfortunately killed.

According to your article, people are continuously exceeding the posted speed limits, yet no facts were given to back up this rather emotive claim.

I know this sounds harsh but

being a dog and getting run over by a two-tonne vehicle that’s doing 20kph less is unlikely to save you.

The roads are primarily designed for cars, trucks etc they’re certainly not meant for pedestrians and animals.

It would be great to see some hard evidence that the users of this road are in fact racing up and down there as claimed by Mel Marshall.

And if that was the actual case of these drivers totally ignoring

the existing/posted speed limits, then simply dropping the current limit wouldn’t really do much good.

We walk our dog on a lead whenever he’s off the property, because we don’t want him running onto a road suddenly and being hurt or even worse killed.

Subsequently blaming the road and/or the car driver doesn’t relieve us of our own responsibility, does it.

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Honour bound Retired farmer Ian Jordan has been recognised for his services to livestock in the New Year’s honours list. He talks to Paula Hulburt about his varied career and his continued passion for farming life.

Ian Jordan, right, with Grandeur Dreaming Sam who sold at auction for $13,000 in 1976. Photo: Supplied.

At the grand old age of 94 years old, Ian Jordan may have slowed down some but his interest in livestock remains as strong as ever.

Sitting at home close to the family’s Willowhaugh farm, Ian is entirely modest about becoming a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Surrounded by colourful congratulations cards from delighted family and

friends, he does however admit to being quietly thrilled.

But, he chuckles, he almost missed out.

“They had sent an email from Government House and noticed I hadn’t accepted it and it [the deadline to accept] closed the next day.

“I was out in the garden when the call came … and was having a job with reception so in the end

my daughter Christina found out first.

“I’ve always had a bit of a joke with friends how I haven’t seen my name in the New Year Honours, and now I have,” he laughs.

Born in the house next door to the family home where he has lived since 1952, Ian jokes he never went very far in life. The glinting silver of the many cups and trophies he has won for showing

his Jersey cattle and Southdown Sheep tell a different story.

Medals and show ribbons in rainbowed hues speak of a successful career spanning generations and it all started with his father, Stewart Jordan, Ian explains.

“I took over the cattle from my father, he started the stud the year I was born in 1927. It was years before anything got going properly and yet it finished up very

successful.

“We’ve been here as a family since 1881 and before that my grandad worked for John Godfrey. I was 24 years old when I got married and Valerie [my wife] had a lot to do with my success.”

His ties to the land that surrounds him today were forged generations ago. The views may have

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changed over the year but the family’s commitment to farming has not.

“I remember when the air base at Woodbourne wasn’t there, I remember when SH6 was just a gravel road,” he muses.

“But the livestock looks the same.”

Ian and wife Valerie, who passed away 20 years ago, raised their three children (Roger, Sue and Christina) within its walls, walls now adorned with photos of milestone moments. A huge silver trophy stands in pride of place, awarded to Ian in 2019 for Champion Animal in Show in Christchurch.

The Southdown he showed that year had to score better than all of the other animals.

“It wasn’t just cattle we had to beat that day but horses, pigs, cattle, poultry and a couple of Alpacas too,” he laughs.

Other accolades include Supreme Meat Sheep. While not revealing any trade secrets, Ian says it’s not just about looks when it comes to raising show winners.

“The meat has to be in the right places too.”

Ian still keeps a keen eye on the stock business, exporting South-

Ian Jordan with one his prized trophies, awarded for Best Animal in New Zealand Agricultural Show. Photo: Paula Hulburt. downs, recently sending a ram to Uruguay and a cargo of the breed to north Japan by air.

“After a while you get a fair idea whether a lamb is good or not,” Ian says, his practised eye taking in the trove of prizes. Latterly, the wins have been a family effort, he says.

“Christina’s keen and she’s had more to do with it recently than me. She has a good eye for stock and a lot of the credit in later years must go to her.

“We’ve had some big moments.”

“Sue was eleven years of age when Christina was born and as you can imagine Sue paid a large part in her upbringing and on the farm.

“Sue spent many years accounting for us and many other fortunate clients in Marlborough, also finding time to be the Young Farmers National President.”

As co-patron of the New Zealand Ploughing Association, Ian has spent many an hour tilling

Ian Jordan competes in a New Zealand ploughing competition in the 1960s. Photo: Supplied. the land, guiding the powerful plough horses to success at many competitions over the years.

Photos, first in black and white and later in colour, tell a tale of success here too.

But again, he saves his pride for his children who have followed in his footsteps, unassumingly playing down his talents on the field.

“Ploughing was a hobby for us.

My father was a ploughman and I think my grandfather started it off. My son Roger was a runner up in the world championship,

he’s a much better ploughman than me.

“I tried a bit but never won a competition in a New Zealand Final let alone the world, but I always tried hard. He [Roger} must get more of his brains from his mother.”

Less nimble on his feet these days, and preparing to celebrate his 95th birthday in March, Ian is determined to collect his Order of Merit Medal in person.

“It’s been earmarked for May, and I just have to stay upright until then,” he chuckles.

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Milestone win: A Marlborough shearer had a milestone win at the Peninsula Duvauchelle Shears at Duvauchelle on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Shearer Alice Watson took the first Senior win by a female competitor for almost two years.

She won by 2.65pts from Ashburton shearer Chase Rattray, who was going for three-in-a-row at Duvauchelle after winning the Junior final in 2020 and the Intermediate final last year. Senior final (10 sheep): Alice Watson (Blenheim) 13min 47sec, 49.55pts, 1; Chase Rattray (Ashburton) 14min 18sec, 52.2pts, 2; Edward Harrington (Akaroa) 14min 11sec, 53.15pts, 3; Sam Bryan (Darfield) 15min 39sec, 60.45pts, 4.

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Fonterra reduces milk solids collection forecast RNZ

Fonterra has downsized its milk solids collection forecast following challenging growing conditions and varied weather.

Its opening forecast for the 2021-22 milk collections was 1525 million kilograms of

milk solids.

Fonterra confirmed it has revised that forecast to 1500 million kilograms, down 1.6 per cent from the initial prediction.

Chief executive Miles Hurrell says actual milk collections were down on the same time last year following differing conditions across many parts of the

country.

“We were expecting conditions to improve over the ChristmasNew Year period, but this has not eventuated.”

At this stage, no change was needed to the volume of product the co-op was offering the Global Dairy Trade platform, Miles says.

“Due to the high demand for off-Global Dairy Trade sales, we had already reduced the volume we were offering on the Global Dairy Trade platform earlier in the season.”

Fonterra would continue to monitor the situation and carefully manage sales both on and off the platform, he says.

Conservation funding boost: A Kaikōura coastline trapping project has seen a government funding boost. A $12.64 million investment has gone to six projects in Canterbury, North Canterbury and Marlborough. Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says the boost will provide sustainable employment opportunities for more than 70 people. “As well as contributing to the region’s economy post COVID, this work is vitally important in our efforts to reverse damage to our unique environment and meet the goals laid out in the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.

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$900,000 in funding lost Viticulturist comp returns for stoat eradication Lack of access to private land has resulted in the withdrawal of $900,000 in funding to the D’Urville Island stoat eradication project.

The Rangitoto Birdsong Project, run by the D’Urville Island Stoat Eradication Charitable Trust (DISECT), was initially paused in late 2020 due to it being unable to secure access to all of the private land on the island.

Brett Butland, acting chief executive of Predator Free 2050 Limited, which would have provided the funding to the Trust, said that one of the challenges of eradication projects is they typically cover both private and public land.

“Eradicating stoats on D’Urville Island is an important objective, but without guaranteed access to the entire target area on the island eradication isn’t possible.”

Because the access issues on the island had not been resolved, the Rangitoto Birdsong Project has been put into hibernation.

The funds would be redirected to other projects that could get off the ground in 2022.

“We’re disappointed for the Trust as we know how much effort has gone into planning this project to date,” says Brett.

The D’Urville Island Stoat Eradication Charitable Trust says it had run out of avenues to try to gain land access and had no option but to put the project into hibernation. Photo: Supplied/Tamzin Hendersom Driftwood Ecotours.

He says that, importantly, it was not the end of the project.

“We hope land access issues will be resolved in time and we can look to support eradication projects on the island in the future.”

Rupert Wilson, chair for DISECT, echoed Brett’s sentiments saying that while they made every practical attempt to keep the project viable, no further avenues were available to progress the Trust’s vision.

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A nationwide viticulturist competition put on hold following the sudden Delta coronavirus lockdown is back to decide the country’s best young grape grower.

The 2021 Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final, which had heats throughout the country five months ago, will see competitors from across the motu duke it out for the prestigious title at Indevin’s Bankhouse Vineyard at the end of the month.

Competition national coordinator Nicky Grandorge says the flexibility of everyone involved has been incredible and shows the strength, resilience and passion of the Young Vit community.

“We’re excited and relieved that we can finally go ahead with the competition,” says Nicky.

She says the national finalists have been in limbo for quite some time, although they were able to hand in their research reports and

give their presentations online which relieved them of some pressure.

The topic for this year’s project was “Assess various pruning options during a labour shortage”, addressing one of the real challenges currently facing the wine industry.

For the first time in the history of the competition, which has been running since 2006 and open to those under 30 years old, there will be more women than men competing. Following the regional competitions four out of the six were won by young women.

They are Courtney Sang, Obsidian, Auckland; Albie Feary, Ata Rangi, Wairarapa; Jess Wilson, Whitehaven Wines, Marlborough and Katrina Jackson, Chard Farm, Central Otago. The young men competing are Sam Bain, Villa Maria, Hawke’s Bay and Tristan van Schalkwyk, The Bone Line, North Canterbury.

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RURAL & LI FE STY LE 226 Wrekin Road Fairhall Luxury. Privacy. Lifestyle.

January Vineyard Shakedown No, this article isn’t a continuation of last month’s musings on grape pricing, despite the title… Rather, it’s looking at what’s happening or should be happening out there in the region’s vineyards. With NIWA’s latest climate prognostications giving a 95% probability of average or warmer than average temperatures for the next three months and an increased risk of ex-tropical cyclones and storms compared the last few years the season is marching on.

The La Nina weather pattern has strengthened and a marine heatwave is also impacting local conditions. Higher than average December rainfall has likely set Sauvignon Blanc berries up to attain maximise size and leading to tight bunches.

The other non-chemical tools that growers have in their toolbox against botrytis are trimmers, leaf removal through hand plucking, mechanical plucking or blowing (using high speed air to shatter the leaf blade) and shaking.

Trimming and leaf plucking can be thought of as either fine tuning a largely “balanced” vineyard or remedial vigour management.

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Leaf blowing has the advantage of removing dead and dying flowering trash from the developing bunches. This post-flowering debris of old flower parts and aborted or unset berries acts as a substrate for Botrytis to establish within the bunch later in the season.

Looking at the Heat Unit or GDD accumulations for the season, Marlborough is tracking most similar to vintage 2018 , another La Nina year and the last time the region came under any real Botrytis pressure. In comparison, the last three seasons have been a dream run grape quality wise (not so much for yields though…).

Under Marlborough’s conditions, Botrytis control requires season long activity starting with removal of old bunch stems and fruit “mummies” at pruning. Non-chemical controls and remediation (if required) continue through until harvest to try to keep inoculum levels and subsequent weather driven infection levels low.

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At this time of year, non-chemical Botrytis control comprises vigour management through irrigation and under-vine & inter-row sward management. It’s about striking a balance between having enough active canopy to ripen the fruit load but not excessive growth giving rise to fruit shading and dense, slow-to-dry canopies.

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When (usually not if) summer and pre-harvest rains occur, it’s hours of wet canopy rather than the amount of rain that drives Botrytis infection.

I’m expecting to see signs of veraison (berry softening and colour change) in early season varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) shortly with a good chance that blocks targeted for sparkling wines will be harvested before the end of February.

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Rewilding green-lipped mussels NIWA Wild mussels are making a comeback in the Marlborough Sounds.

Mussels, first wild and now farmed, have put Havelock on the map as the ‘Green-Lipped Mussel Capital of the World’.

While farmed mussels are booming, the wild population has experienced a big decline.

Now local marine farmers, scientists and iwi have joined forces to turn the fate of wild mussels around.

You can’t take a trip to the Marlborough Sounds without noticing the patchwork of buoys bobbing in the blue waters. Suspended under these buoys are kilometres of lines, each in turn with their own much smaller lines trailing beneath. It is these lines that support the green-lipped mussels farmed below.

Mussels, as hardy filter-feeders, do well on lines - they benefit from the flow of seawater and reduced predation that comes with elevation. The lines also provide easy access for marine farmers to check and harvest their stock.

This sustainable production system yields a nutritious treat in little more than 18 months from seeding.

Historically, wild green-lipped mussels were gathered direct from the Sounds’ seabed and shorelines. Land-use changes and harvesting have contributed to the reduction of these natural beds since the 1970s.

Auckland University PhD candidates Emilee Benjamin and Trevyn Toone are working closely with NIWA researchers, local marine farmers, iwi and the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) to identify the best ways to restore wild mussel beds in Pelorus Sound.

Marlborough remains a highly productive green-lipped mussel region, but that productivity now comes from farmed mussels.

With hundreds of farms throughout the Sounds, this region rightfully call itself the ‘Green-lipped Mussel Capital of the World’.

The aquaculture industry is prospering and wants to give back to the environment that supports it by donating farmed stock to rewild the once-native beds that the industry was built upon.

The team has monitored mussel and ecosystem health in the newly reseeded beds for three years. The project was developed so that farmed mussels could be put on the sea floor to restore the

Mussel boats ply the Kenepuru Sound for Green-Lipped Mussels.

File photo. habitat and jump-start a natural recovery process. Five tonnes of farmed mussels were collected, clumped together, and dropped into the sea.

Simon Pooley, owner of Joint Mussel Ltd, has a deep connection with the aquaculture industry in the Sounds.

“Having been a mussel farmer for most of my life, it’s very close to home and to see natural mussel

beds restored is probably one of the best things to happen around here.

“From an environmental perspective it’s a good, healthy, and positive thing to do. And it’s reasonably easy from a farming perspective because they’re such a robust shellfish. “ The plots that the mussels land in are measured, the mussels within them counted, and some

are sampled to determine their condition. It’s early days but scientists are already seeing signs of success.

Benjamin describes mussels as “really incredible animals”.

“They filter water and bind sediment. They also create infrastructure on the seabed, so when we put mussels back into the environment, they will create habitats, biodiversity, and provide food for some animals.

“Just 24 hours after reseeding a mussel bed, we’ve seen high numbers of animals moving in, including lots of fish. I’ve seen some sea cucumbers and triplefins fluttering around. It made me smile because the mussels had already been building homes after just one day.”

Pooley says that it’s important to contribute back to the environment.

“Marlborough Sounds is a beautiful place and it’s where lots of people have made a livelihood, either off the land or the sea.

When you’ve spent long enough in a place like this, you have an affection for it. It gets inside of you and being able to take care of it comes naturally.

“You can’t just take; you’ve got to give.”

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New planting handbook a boon to help bees thrive A new handbook on what trees to plant to help bees thrive is causing a buzz for farmers.

The free document brings together knowledge from ten years of field and laboratory research by the New Zealand Trees for Bees Research Trust.

Trees for Bees farm planting adviser and trustee Dr Angus McPherson says a steady supply of forage is the best weapon against threats to vital honeybees.

“The beauty of our approach is that farmers don’t need to set aside land specially for this planting,” Angus says.

“Bees all around the world are facing a number of threats, including pests, disease and pesticides. The best weapon against these threats is to provide our bees with a steady supply of forage to help them stay healthy and strong.

“We aim to help build more resilient and sustainable farms by taking the best possible care of our star performer – the honeybee.”

Made with significant financial support from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), the handbook covers ten different types of plantations: riparian protection; land stabilisation; shelterbelts; paddock shade and shelter; native bush biodiversity; roads, avenues, and laneways; amenity; edible plantations; apiaries and beekeeper yards; and mānuka plantations.

Each plantation type is described with examples, illustrations, advice, and plant lists.

“We show farmers how to incorporate a low-maintenance bee forage planting plan into planting they’re already establishing to increase production and improve their farmland,” says Angus.

One of the lead researchers for the handbook, Angus says the useful tool will assist farmers support the bees, and incorporate into their on-farm planting for biodiversity and other environmental benefits that customers are now demanding.

He says the handbook’s princi-

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“The same principles can also be applied when deciding what to plant in public parks, on lifestyle blocks and in home gardens.”

MPI director of investment progammes Steve Penno says they’re proud to support the research.

“Honeybee health is crucial because bees are the foundation of agricultural production in the New Zealand economy,” Steve says.

“Planting essential bee forage as part of farm management will ensure a viable and sustainable future for our bees, beekeepers, and farmers.”

Since 2011, Trees for Bees has planted over 75,000 bee forage plants in 32 demonstration farms throughout New Zealand.

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Cricket reps book place in zone final PETER JONES

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An outright win over Buller in Westport on Sunday has earned Marlborough a place in the Hawke Cup zone three qualifying final, for the fourth season in a row.

Although there is one more match to be played in the qualifying group stages, Marlborough hosting Canterbury Country at Horton Park next weekend, those two teams are assured of contesting the final, with just the venue to be decided by the final match.

After their first innings win over Nelson, Marlborough needed to maintain momentum and they did just that against Buller, claiming the outright points by nine wickets.

After winning the toss at the Buller High School ground on Saturday, Marlborough inserted the home side and bowled them out for 101 in 43 overs.

Marlborough’s batting reply was shaky at times, but they battled their way to a 98-run lead, and vital first innings points, before being dismissed in just 51 overs for 199. At the close of play on day one Buller were 43-2 in their

second innings, and they struggled to improve their situation on Sunday.

They were eventually dismissed for 154 in 61.5 overs, leaving the visitors with just 57 runs needed for maximum points. Marlborough’s top order got the job done securely, MBC student Cooper Roberts’ unbeaten 33 guiding them to 57-1 and a deserved victory by early afternoon.

Sam Boyce was the chief wickettaker in Buller’s second innings, grabbing 4-24 from 18 overs on the artificial pitch, while Jaden Adams ended his Marlborough debut with 3-40 from 11 overs, giving him five for the match.

Marlborough head coach Jarrod Englefield was happy with how his charges had handled what is a typically-testing trip to the coast.

“When you play on artificial that always takes it out of you, especially the bowlers. The pleasing thing was that this win was a really good team effort. Matthew [Stretch] captained the team well, he continued his batting form, Tim Petrie put together an important partnership with Sam Boyce, that was awesome. Corey Bovey batted well in partnership.

“The bowlers bowled nice and

Tim Petrie’s unbeaten 49 was the top score in the Westport match.

Photo: File/Peter Jones. straight and were rewarded for it. Joel Lavender, who came back to the crease against Nelson, continued his good work, which was very pleasing after him being out for so long with shoulder injuries.

He got five wickets, as did Jaden Adams on debut. He made a good contribution, along with Nick Weaver and Sam Boyce, who was outstanding today.

“It was just a good team effort and really pleasing.”

The home side made a promising start to both innings. In the first, their openers took the score to 34 before medium pacer Adams picked up the first of his two wickets on debut. Left arm paceman Weaver dismissed the other opener soon after, then spinner Stretch claimed a third wicket to leave Buller perilously placed at 54-3.

The experienced Andrew Duncan and John Noble offered some

solidarity but when Duncan fell with just 95 on the board, there was little resistance to follow.

Four of the later wickets went to medium pacer Lavender who ended with the smart figures of 4-14 from eight overs. Adams took 2-38 from 11, Boyce 2-15 from 11, Weaver 1-24 from 11 and Stretch 1-8 from just two overs.

Marlborough’s top order batting again failed to fire, openers Lavender and Joel Pannell gone with just four runs on the board.

Roberts, 24 from 38, Bovey, 16 from 34, Tom Sutherland, 20 from 29 and Stretch, 38 from 48, provided grit in the middle order, but the wickets continued to fall. However, as this side proved against Nelson recently, they bat deeply and this time it was No 9 Petrie who came to the party.

The youngster scored an unbeaten 49 from 72 balls, combining with Boyce, who amassed 23 from 31, for a frustrating 10th wicket partnership of 62 runs.

Workhorse of the Buller bowling attack was medium pacer Sam Jope who was rewarded with the superb figures of 7-80 from 21 overs.

Shooters continue proud heritage at Trentham PETER JONES A fullbore shooting veteran and a rookie ensured Marlborough’s proud fullbore shooting reputation remained high during the national championships at Trentham late last week.

Kaituna/Blenheim club stalwart Malcolm Dodson, winner of the highly-prized Ballinger Belt in 2016, finished second in the battle for New Zealand’s oldest sporting trophy at the Trentham range, near Wellington.

He lost by five points in tricky conditions during Saturday’s final to Te Puke’s Mike Collings who became the first shooter in 150 years to defend the title. The Belt was first contested 161 years ago.

Despite there once again being no overseas competitors, 88 shooters lined up from Wednesday in an event which sees competitors shoot from 300, 500, 800, 900 and 1000 yard ranges. The top 12 advanced to the final – which was 15 shots from 900 yards – with scores then added onto totals.

During the course of the event

Dom Henry lines up a distant target at Trentham. Photo: Supplied. three competitions were staged, the Wellington Rifle Association (WRA) championships, the Masefield Belt championship and the Ballinger Belt championship.

The rookie from Marlborough was Dom Henry, former a national rep on the smallbore range,

who competed for the first time at the fullbore nationals. It is also his first competitive season at the fullbore discipline, being encouraged into the sport by Malcolm.

The 17-year-old produced some outstanding results over the three competitions. He was sec-

ond in the under-25 section of the Ballinger Belt, he won the B grade short-range aggregate and the under-25 overall aggregate in the Masefield Championships and took out the B grade title in the Masefield Champs.

Dom also won the B grade ag-

gregate and B grade long-range aggregate in the WRA (Wellington Rifle Association) championships at the start of the week.

Dom, Malcolm, Clinton Whyte and Jason Henry were also part of the South Island team that won the North v South match.

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Mako opt for local connection PETER JONES

The Tasman Rugby Union quickly responded to the loss of their two longest-serving coaches by promoting from within their own coaching ranks.

Last week they named Gray Cornelius and Dan Perrin as co-head coaches of the Mako for the next two seasons.

The previous day, Andrew Goodman and Shane Christie announced their intention to move on from the Tasman coaching set-up after several seasons of success, leaving a big hole to fill.

However, rather than attempting to recruit coaches from outside the area, the Tasman executive put their faith in two men who have steadily progressed through the local scene, one from each side of the hill.

Gray was an inside back with the Harlequins and Awatere clubs, representing the Marlborough Red Devils from 1999-2005. He was a successful coach of the

Marlborough Boys’ College First XV from 2009-18, winning the Press Cup in 2013. He coached Tasman B in 2018 and has been a Mako assistant coach for the past three seasons.

Dan played for the Huia and Wanderers clubs, becoming Mako No 27 and playing 29 games as hooker. He coached the Tasman under-19 side from 2018-20 then stepped up to the Mako ranks for the past two seasons.

Gray was excited by the challenge that lay ahead, suggesting he and Dan had a big job ahead.

“They are massive shoes to fill, I have been privileged to be around excellent coaches like Derms [Clarke Dermody], Goody and Shane … now they are gone, but that is exciting and I am looking forward to the challenge.”

Gray has worked with Dan in the Mako set-up and with the Tasman under-20s, so knows how he operates.

“What is important for Dan and I is to keep the things that have

Former MBC First XV coach Gray Cornelius steps up to the Tasman co-head coaching role. Photo: Shuttersport. been successful for us and the Mako team, but also to add our own flavour … we don’t have to change anything dramatically but we have got to be ourselves and hopefully that will help the team get better.

“The Mako coaching environment is a really collaborative setup … we have people with head roles, but everybody pitches in … gone are the days when you

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have one guy up the top and everything starts and finishes with him. It has got to be a team effort, you have to get everybody’s buyin.”

With a certain amount of Covid uncertainty surrounding the shape of the forthcoming season, Gray is well aware that a degree of flexibility may again be required.

“That has been the case over the last few years. What we have

learned from that is that you can have all the structures in place but you must be able to adapt and think on your feet.

“We also don’t know how many guys we will have with All Blacks selection, then there is the Covid situation, and of course injuries, so we will make plans, but be prepared to adapt on the run.”

Tasman Rugby Union CEO Lyndon Bray was thrilled with the new coaching team.

“I’m just excited that we don’t have to go outside the region to try and find someone,” he said.

Lyndon said a big focus of the union’s work at the moment was connecting back into community rugby, particularly building the health and strength of the clubs. “[The coaching appointment] is exciting for the clubs, from a rugby standpoint, to have two [Mako] coaches on the ground, one in Blenheim one in Nelson, who will be able to spend a lot of time in club rugby. That will be a huge advantage for us.”

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T20 matches decided PETER JONES Wins to Wairau and Wairau Valley marked the latest round of Marlborough senior Twenty20 cricket at Horton Park on Wednesday night.

Wairau accounted for Marlborough Boys’ College by 42 runs while Valley saw off defending champs Celtic by 28 runs.

Wairau put a handy target of 152-8 on the board, opener Joel Lavender (22 from 33 balls) Harrison Boyce (37 from 17) and Fraser McIntosh (34 from 33) providing the bulk of the runs.

Luke Pannell and Josh Alexander both claimed a brace of wickets.

In reply, MBC struggled for momentum, often losing wickets in clumps.

Cooper Roberts (24 from 20) and Carter Aitken (21 from 20) the main contributors as they slumped to

110 all out in the 19th over.

Hunter Shore, with 4-20 from four overs, and Boyce, 3-19 from 3.5, did most of the damage with the ball.

Valley put a total of 1485 on the board, a 66-run opening partnership between Sukh Aulakh (37 from 29) and Olly Pauling (11 from 33) setting the tone.

When Celtic threatened to get back into the game in the latter stages, a 71-run fifth wicket partnership between Matthew Stretch (57 from 29) and Sam Boyce (20 from 23) ensured they finished strongly. Hayden Simpson with 3-22 was the pick of the Celtic attack.

Celtic’s chase stuttered throughout, all six Valley bowlers employed taking at least one wicket.

Jerrym Lamb (32 from 27) and Tom Sloan (27 not out) top scored for Celtic while Boyce was the most economical Valley bowler.

Isla Tilbury nears the finish line and another gold medal at the North Island Colgate Games in Wellington.

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Athletes take skills to North Island PETER JONES A 10-strong group of Marlborough junior athletes travelled to Wellington recently for the North Island Colgate Games and returned with their heads held high – plus a hatful of medals and pennants.

Isla Tilbury set the standard, winning the 13 girls 400m and 800m finals in fine style, setting new Mar-

lborough records in both.

She added a silver medal in the high jump, also setting a new mark for a Marlborough junior.

Ryleigh Gale also claimed gold, coming from behind to win the 12 girls 80m hurdles, also in a Marlborough record time. She bagged a bronze medal in the 100m and a fourth in the 200m to complete a superb weekend.

Neve Mackenzie finished

third in the 13 girls 400m and 800m finals, both won

by Isla, then came home second in the 1500m in a new Marlborough record.

Sprinter Brooke Harper showed her speed in the 14 girls section, picking up silver medals in the long jump and 100m, plus a fourth in the 200m.

Austin Ryan claimed a bronze medal in the 10 boys 800m.

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Hannah Harper picked up a fourth placing in the 12 girls 100m.

Coming home with a collection of pennants were younger competitors Honor Mackenzie, Brooklyn Smidt-Robinson and Kobe Smidt-Robinson.

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John Terance (Terry)

RNZN, NZ15096 Grapple, Malaya On 15 January 2022, at Hospice Marlborough, surrounded by family aged 84 years. Loved husband of Glenys. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Lee, Tony and Lynn and Grandad of Ronan; Bailey and Emma. Messages to 120 Mills and Ford Rd East, RD 3, Blenheim 7273 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz. A Funeral Service for Terry will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street Blenheim on Thursday 20 January at 1.30pm followed by a private family interment. This will be a My Vaccine Pass event, or proof of a negative test. We appreciate your respect in this matter. The service for Terry will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.

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Esther Wolferstan

(formerly of Tuamarina) (Reg. Nurse) On 22 December 2021 peacefully at Maxwell Lifecare, aged 90 years.

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ann and Tom Dobson, Margaret and Allan Stewart, Mary and Bob Johnstone, John and Sue, Jim and June, Snow and Thora. Dearly loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews, her great nieces and nephews and she was also a great great aunt.

Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz. “Thanks to the staff at Waterlea Lifecare and Maxwell Lifecare for their loving care of Esther.” A Memorial Service for Esther will be held at St Lukes Church, Spring Creek, on Friday 21st January at 2pm followed by interment of ashes at the Tuamarina Cemetery.

BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z. (03) 578 2004 - 24Hrs cloudybayfunerals.co.nz

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