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Mainland Tactix hit the courts

Mainland Tactix netball players (L-R) Charlotte Elley, Bailey Mes (also a Silver Fern), and Jess Moulds pictured with fans Zoe, 11, Jordan, 10, and Sofia 11 of Riwaka Primary School last Saturday during a rare but enthusiastic visit to the Mo-tueka netball courts.Tactix assistant coach Marianne Delaney said the team were happy to be at the courts after already meeting some of the local players at the ANZ Future Ferns session the night pre-vious.“We feel quite lucky to be able to come out here.”

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Briefsit’s out! But be quickCoordinator Sarah Douglas released this

year’s Motueka Arts Council’s Winter Workshop programme last Friday and its quickly being snapped up . With 18 courses to choose from both regular workshop groupies and newcom-ers will be delighted by this season’s diverse selection. Many look forward to winter because of the courses which begin early June with Barbie Cole’s ‘Singing for Pleasure’. Advanced stitched baskets’ with Carol Gowan is the last on August 28th If you’re new to area or maybe recently retired these workshops offer a great opportunity to meet new people and gain new skills. Brochures are available from Westrupp Jewellers, Potters Patch, the Takaka and Motueka libraries and by emailing Sarah [email protected]

A gross of ideasThere’s plenty of interest in rural land rules as

144 submissions have been received about the proposed cahnges. The idea behind changes is the protection of the district’s best productive land. Once the Tasman District Council staff have summarised the submitted ideas these will be available on the TDC’s website. A hearing is likely in August.To find out more visit the website www.tasman.govt.nz/link/trmp-proposed-chang-es

1% butThe Tasman District Council has confirmed

a 1% rate increase in adopting its annual plan for 2016. “This equates to total rates rise of less than $1 a week for 86% of ratepayers,” said Mayor, Richard Kempthorne. “We travelled the district throughout April to discuss the plan with local communities. We were able to show that our strong focus on keeping spending and rates increases in check is working – with a low overall rates increase and reduced debt levels.” According to the T.D.C. website “Under the last Long Term Plan (LTP) 2012-2022, net debt was projected to be $293 million in 2022 ($12,165 per rateable property). The new LTP reduces net debt from a projected $172 million in 2015 ($7,759/rateable property) to $109 million in 2025 ($4,370/rateable property). Debt will peak at $193 million in 2018/2019 ($8,297/rateable property).”

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‘Tracey and I we’re gluttons for punishment and the two new blokes are in for a surprise!” said Alan Ball. With Daniel Breakspeare and Daniel Wooding the four, all mem-bers of the Motueka Fire Brigade, are about to attempt the Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland on May 28th.

With a quiz night, shaking the tin at the drags and after the RS.A. fishing competition, a sausage siz-zle and various online donations the team has already raised $3600 for Leukemia and Blood Cancer N.Z.

With its 1103 steps and with 25kgs of gear on their backs the quartet trains hard locally.

They all go to the gym, climb hills and occasionally run up their sta-tion’s stairs. With only 19 stairs they need to run up at least 60 times!

This will be Tracey Hovenden’s third and Alan’s second time and they both hope to better their own times.

“The fastest time is a machine – a man who supposedly sprints three steps at a time . His time last year was 8 minutes 36 seconds! The average time is somewhere between 20 and 40 minutes.” As team captain Tracey needs to be on deck at 7am on 28th for team briefings. The dashers leave at 30 second intervals for their gallop to the top. And if you’d like to support the cause that this gallant and determined team do you can visit either of these online pages – Facebook Motuekaskytowerchallenge team or firefightersclimb.co.nz They’ll be delighted and so will those whom the money helps.

Go Mot go!

Scaling the dizzy heights

The intrepid four who are ready to race up the Sky Tower on 28th

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It’s Sign Language Week

At Motueka’s Sunday Market were Bridget McCormick and Jen Hennessy to raise awareness of those who are hear-ing impaired. Jen is a Facilitator for Deaf Aotearoa and Bridget a volunteer,both women know the effects of hear-ing loss. Passers by were attracted by their colour balloons, an interesting array of helpful booklets and a special pamphlet for children with alphabet signing - adorned with a wee packet of jellybeans!

Deaf Aotearoa is a national service provider for deaf people in New Zealand and this is its week to emphasis the importance of Sign Language. Sign Language is one of this country’s official languages.

This week they are celebrating their language and culture.

It’s a week to begin breaking down the barri-ers, fears and misconceptions. The vision is to increase awareness and understandfing.

It is also a chance to empower and strengthen the Deaf Community.

A conversation with a deaf person is the same as having a conversation with a hearing person only deaf people use different communication tools. Like hearing people , deaf people are unique individuals with interesting qualities and skills. They have families, jobs and hobbies.

Communicating with deaf people may include NZ Sign Language, spoken English or a mixture of both.

Appropriate use of body language, gesture and facial expressions can also be very effective. as deaf people communicate visually.

Not all deaf people can lip read and it is esti-mated that 70% of lip reading is guess work

anyway. So it’s not good to rely on that alone.

Face the deaf person and get their attention before speaking.

Eye contact is very important so try to maintain it and don’t turn away when the deaf person is signing.

Facial expressions are very impor-tant. Hand positions is vital. And for more information visit the web site www.deaf.org.nz

Or study the booklets that you picked up at the market. They’re great.

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Street talkHow important is it that Motueka get a new library soon?

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AngelMotuekaIt’s very important because our library is too small. we get a lot of visitors.

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Happy Catholic Schools Day!

St Peter Chanel School celebrated Catholic School’s Day by making God’s Eyes, or Ojo de Dios, and handing them out with prayers to local folk.

Monday was Catholic School’s Day, and to commemorate the occasion many folk in Motueka received a God’s Eye from the students of St Peter Chanel School, who were stationed outside the museum.

A God’s Eye is a yarn weaving and a spiritual object. The Ojo de Dios (Eye of God in Spanish) is woven with yarn and wood.

And this is what many received with the mes-

sage “May you walk free with no troubles and live a good life. God bless you, Happy Catholic School’s Day” amongst others.

Principal Margaret Campbell-McCauley said they had spent the whole week mak-ing them.

“The little children made theirs at home as a homework project.”

Then is was off to the skate park for lunch and wheels”

“We will be dropping the ones we didn’t give

away to community centres.”

Traditionally God’s Eyes were created for a celebration or blessing, or presented as a gift or designed to bless a home. Supposedly the spirit-ual eye has the power to see and understand things unknown to the physical eye. The four points represent the elemental processes of earth, fire , air and water.

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It’s about time

Roger Owen “Snow” Finlay NZ4314388 has been awarded three medals of honour in rec-ognition of his service to New Zealand during World War II as an Aircraftsman Class 1.

Roger has been awarded the Defence Medal, awarded to those who served outside their homeland in non-operational areas or an area subject to air attack, the War Medal 1939-45, awarded to fulltime members of the Armed Forces, and the New Zealand War Service Medal, a distinctively New Zealand honour.

Wing Commander Mike Salvador and Warrant Officer David Lee of the RNZAF Base Woodbourne, made a special trip to Woodland Resthome in Motueka to present Roger with the medals.

“I’d like to thank you very much, and apologise that it has taken so long,” Mike said.

“It’s been thoroughly deserved.”Roger’s children, grandchildren and sister

Adalyn Hannen attended the ceremony.“It’s lovely, very touching for me,” Adalyn said.Daughter Delwyn Bisley said she was excited

about the ceremony after overcoming a few nerves.

“He always said he didn’t want it, but we decided we should do it before it’s too late.”

RSA Support Officer Clayton Ross, who coor-dinated the ceremony, said Snow was pretty chuffed.

RSA District Support Advisor Barry Pont con-gratulated Roger on finally receiving these med-als after all these years.

Snow enlisted into the Royal New Zealand Air Force as an Aircraftsman Class 1 on December 29, 1943.

After commencing aircrew training at RNZAF Station Delta in Blenheim, he remustered and continued to serve until September 15 1944 when he embarked for overseas service.

Snow served at the RNZAF Base Depot on Espiritu Santo until his return to New Zealand on April 2 1945.

Upon his return he continued to serve at Nelson until his discharge at the end of the war on October 17, 1945.

Snow proudly served in defence of New Zealand for one year and 292 days.

Aircraftsman First Class Roger Owen FINLAY NZ4314388 was awarded the Defence Medal with effect from March 15 1945; The War Medal 1939-45 and the New Zealand War Service Medal with effect from January 26 1944.

Roger Owen “Snow” Finlay is pictured above centre with Clayton Ross and Noel Tapper after he was presented with three medals during a ceremony held at Woodland Resthome on Monday morning.

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Morris has her fingers crossed. She was delighted to learn that she had two art works short listed in the top 20 of the Christchurch Art Show and one of her works has made the final top ten. She’ll learn the outcome dur-ing the opening night in the city Thursday 23rd June

”I was very proud. It’s brutal trying to get yourself out there! Getting that recogni-tion is the equivalent of winning a job and get-ting a weekly wage!”

Helena and her fami-ly have lived in Neudorf Road for seven years “The longest I’ve lived anywhere,” she said. “Wellington was my

home town then I trav-elled for 7 years. We lived in Kent but my husband Mark is from London. But I love it here, Nelson is such a wonderful creative area. Not living here I think it would have taken me longer to get established. This is the one place I’ve lived that I’ve really con-nected with.

“And I’ve discovered I’m related to the early settlers David and Jean Drummond.”

“Even my 82 year old father who has always lived in Wellington thinks I’m settled enough so he’s moved to Stoke to be near to us. He’s a great draw-er and he’s always encouraged me. He’s

a retired builder and makes my frames for me”

Helena has always dabbled in art and painting was her medi-um for years but for 23 years it was her nursing career that held centre stage. She nursed even as the children came along – Rose (17), twin boys Edward and James (14) and 12 year old Molly.

“Six months after the twins’ birth I start-ed feeling creative. I took a few classes and then seven years ago when we moved here I joined the Mapua Art Group. They were fan-tastic, really supportive and led me to sign up for the extra mural two

year diploma in Art and Creativity through the Learning Connexion. Last year I finished my advanced diploma.”

One day Helena found a book in the library about encaustic art and a week long intensive course at the Learning Connexion sealed her love of the medium.

Encaustic art is very old; at least 2000 years ago artists were using this hot wax technique and many of the works that were created live on. In early Egypt the portraits of mummies were embossed on the outer casing.

“It’s versatile and

unpredictable – I use it for both sculpting and painting. Once Molly gets on the school bus I can go to my studio. I suppose I spend about 15 hours a week there. I work very fast as I have to squeeze it in in limited moments.

Once you heat the wax it dries off quick-ly, that suits my time frame. It’s like experi-menting. I get bored easily. With wax I can play constantly.

Helena is taking around 30 pieces to Christchurch as it’s a cash and carry exhibi-tion and she needs to be able to replace sold works.

“I have pieces of varying size and price – that way just about everybody has access to it. It’s the best way to get it on to other people’s walls.

Helena’s link with wax goes back to her childhood. She was badly burned and one of her fingers was inflexible as a result. “They used wax to try to get my defunct fin-ger moving. It didn’t work but I think this is where my love of nursing came from and possibly my empa-thy with wax. I hope one day to be able to combine my art and my nursing. Then life

would be perfect.”Meanwhile Mark

who Helena met in the last days of her O.E. is home more often these days. For years his work as an electri-cian and a welder has taken him afar. Now he’s working on estab-lishing his welding business from home.

The newly poured concrete floor in the layer beneath Helena’s studio will be his base. And Helena hopes that’ll mean windows and a door in her pozzie above soon. Meantime the electric fry pan that melts her wax keeps her warm.

Helena spends around 15 hours a week in her Neudorf Road studio creating fascinating works of Encaustic art.

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Wolfing about Dog safety was at the top of Montessori Horizons’ curriculum last Thursday when teacher Andrea Cederman brought her pet German Shepherd Wolf to show and tell.

Through photo recognition and storytelling, the pre-schoolers were taught to recognise different patterns of canine behaviour.

Intended to guide the youngsters’ behaviour when approaching new and known pets, the session covered playful interactions to how best to react when faced with an aggressive, snarling dog.

“Stand still with your hands by your side [and] don’t look in their eyes!” the children sang in unison.

The class had their newly learnt guidelines down pat, including asking owner permission before petting a dog, allowing a dog to sniff their hand before approaching, and leaving pets alone when they are eating or skittish.

Wolf, who has a playful, gentle character Andrea said, was born and bred with search and rescue police dogs up North.

The Council advised that people should always approach dogs with respect, and only pat a dog once the owner has been asked.

“Dogs are descended from the wolf and they sometimes show behavioural traits we associ-ate with wild animals, such as biting when they are frightened, injured, threatened, or when they attempt to be dominant or territorial.

“Biting is not acceptable behaviour and can result in serious consequences for the dog, its owner and the victim.”

For more information on dog safety, please see the Council website: http://www.tasman.govt.nz/services/animal-control/dog-control/problem-dogs/aggressive-dogs/.

Picture left: Montessori Horizons preschool-ers Khloe, Laila, and Harry pat teacher Andrea’s pet German Shepherd named Wolf during their dog safety session last Thursday.

Primacy have taken no chances with their debut release Failure and Sacrifice.

The band went straight for who they considered to be the best to capture the essence of their sound, the five piece alter-native metal band didn't even need to leave West Auckland.

Band member John McIver is a Motueka local now based between Auckland and Taupo.

Released via Southern Collective Music, the five track Failure and Sacrifice E.P was co-produced with Zorran Mendonsa (City Of Souls, New Way Home, Black River Drive, Cobra Kahn) and mastered at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden by famed pro-ducer Jens Bugren (Opeth, Sepultura, Dragonforce, Baby Metal).

The five track E.P spans an impressive 28 minutes and ranges from the heaviest of the bands influences through to their quieter, melodic moments.

Failure & Sacrifice, released June 4, 2016, features the singles Shade Black and The Secret (Available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play)

Primacy are Jason McIver, Adrian Brausch, Jared Tobin, Sid Kattan and Will Bloodfarm.

Pictured above: Primacy Failure and Sacrifice cover art.

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Linda Morley , Chairperson of the Motueka and Tasman District Toy Library with par-ent help, Gigi Caird, Pene Ferguson and Adele Caird on Pah Street yesterday .

You’ll see the Toy Library flag whenever the library is in ses-sion.

JANE WELLSThis week it’s Toy Library Awareness

Week and there’s a celebration coming up at its end on 28th May!

Although the Motueka Toy Library already has 160 members there’s plenty of attractions for more to join.

There is a family, casual and grand-parents, schools and pre-school’s mem-bership. The Motueka Library has joined too as it has regular sessions for really young folk..

Assuming they’ll use it less grand-parents pay $15, but there are quite a number who opt for the full $30 as their grandchildren visit so frequently. Members are able to access the great variety of toys, puzzles, bikes, trikes, musical instruments games etc.

Everything is easy to source, brightly coloured and attractive.

Children who visit the library frequently seem to really appreciate their regular change of toys and they love coming to select new one.

Mary Russell is the librarian and you’ll find her there during each session.-Tues-days, and Thursdays 10am -11.30am and Saturdays 10 until noon.

There’s to be a party at the Toy Library Saturday 28th May in celebration of World Play Day.

You’re invited between 10 o’clock and noon. There’ll be garage sale items, face painting, balloons, a sausage sizzle, and popcorn. It’s a great chance to peep into this wonderful community resource.

Matariki , the Maori New Year , will be celebrated in style at the Mapua Hall on Wednesday June 8th between 4.30pm and 7pm.

Matariki is a time of connecting with and giving thanks to the land, the sea and the sky. It’s a time to farewell the departed, acknowl-edge the year that’s gone by and to turn to the future and to celebrate new beginnings.

Families are asked to bring their own picnic or to buy a plate or to support the sausage sizzle. All kapakaka whanau are gifting a plate of kai from their familys’ origins and all other families are invited to contribute a plate from their family’s place of origin.

The Mapua School kapahaka group will perform, there’ll be a Mapua School Art exhi-bition and there’ll be a candle lighting cer-emony on the field before karakia and waiata and a walk to the wharf.

Matariki in Mapua

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SAFIA ARCHERIt’s hard to put a timeframe on

quilt-making Heather McOnie said, but she estimates it took her two months all up to complete her swal-low quilt - just in time for the Quilting Connection show opening this weekend.

“You do a lot of planning in your head beforehand, and then it can change direction.”

Semi-retired with a flexible role at Plant and Food, Heather was a secondary school teacher before the move to Motueka 5 years ago.

The swallow quilt was inspired by the natural surrounds of her home, a converted tobacco warehouse.

“We had a mother swallow nest-ing, teaching her babies how to fly.

“We went down to Motueka river to cool off and saw them circling around. They just have the in built instinct that they can fly.”

Heather hand dyed the back-ground fabrics with procian dyes, which a lot of quilters use, she said.

The bright red, orange, and pink

hues represent the sunset, which was then highlighted with chiffon and tulle.

The piece was quilted through three layers using a sewing machine, but rather than use a free-motion sewing function, Heather decided to quilt the swallows into the back-ground then use a variegated thread to appliqué the contrasting cut-outs on top.

Heather started quilting about 30 years ago she said, encouraged by her sister-in-law.

“It’s something I just love to do now, although my style has changed a lot.”

Heather’s first piece was based on a traditional Amish pattern, then she progressed to practical bed quilts, but over the last decade she has turned her hand to more contempo-rary art style quilts.

“It gives you the freedom of crea-tion.

“It’s just something that happens. If I have a theme I make a quilt that fits this theme.”

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Many permits have been granted to over-seas corporations to drill for oil off the coasts of New Zealand.

This year's Hands cross the Sands will take place here in Motueka at 12 pm at the Janie Seddon reserve.

Awareness of this amongst our local Motueka/Top-of-the-South population is crucial groundwork for the creation of an informed dialogue both with the private companies involved and the Government.

Hands cross the Sands will be a chil-dren-friendly gathering on the grass, and then lining up along the beach holding hands.

Pictured above: Heather McOnie and her swallow quilt. To view Heather’s pieces and more head to the Quilting Connection Show at Motueka Recreation Centre, May 20 - 22, 10 am - 4 pm daily.

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SAFIA ARCHERFiona Hodge joined Toastmasters to

meet people, and it was those same people that pushed her to compete in the NZ Toastmasters International Speech Contest.

One winning entry later, Fiona is set to deliver her speech in front of a 350 strong audience at the nationals this May 22 in Rotorua, participating in the International Category with the ultimate winner attending the finals in Washington D.C.

“I joined Toastmasters when I moved here from Scotland … more for me to meet people.

“I took on a leadership role for five or six years, but now I’m starting to get into the competitions.”

Fiona was encouraged by her fel-low Toastmaster Motueka club members she said, including Don Grant and Kerri Bainbridge.

“We all encourage each other to keep pushing, to keep stretching yourself and try something else.”

That includes entering the humurous category and placing second she said, but this year it’s straight talking with Fiona’s current speech.

“Based around the sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you idea.

“The international category is about making your audience think about some-thing in a new way, or inspiring your audi-ence to do something different.

“I wanted to look at that throwaway thing we say to children which is basi-cally toughen up and get on with it,

instead of actually speaking to people and say ‘be careful with the words you use because they do hurt.’”

Fiona’s speech leads with personal anecdotes before finishing with a call to action.

“Unless you’re out there entertaining, to make them [the audience] laugh, I think it’s important if you’re going to try and get people to think differently, then also give them a call to action and let them know what they can do to make a difference.”

Fiona said she is absolutely thrilled and excited about the next round of the competition, having scooped up Division G International in Christchurch, and will continue to finesse her speech as she progresses through the competition.

“You can often get conflicting feedback so you have to go with your gut.

“Once you’ve been doing it a little while you understand how you work better.

“The best piece of advice I’ve been given for Rotorua is to remember when you’re standing up on stage it’s all about the audience it’s not about the speech.

“You’re up there to give them a mes-sage, it certainly helps to calm the nerves.”

Picture Left: Fiona Hodge of Motueka Toastmasters pictured with daughter Eilidh, 6, won the NZ Toastmasters Division G International Speech Contest. Division G covers Timaru to Westport, Nelson Tasman, Blenheim and Christchurch Canterbury. She’s now set to compete at the nationals this weekend.

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BriefsA great collectionFire Brigade rescue equipment fund benefitted by $1400 - the collection from Sunday’s com-bined churches service at Motueka’s Memorial Hall. “The hall was pretty chocka,” reported Anglican minister Russell Pickersgill Brown, “We were all pretty stoked. It was a season for all the churches to get together to rejoice in our com-munality. Four hundred folk attended.Lucky localA Motueka woman will be driving in style after winning an Audi A1 with Lotto’s Mother’s Day promotion. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, checked her tickets online at MyLotto.co.nz after the draw, not expecting to see her numbers come up. After giving herself a couple of days to let the reality of her win sink in, the winner took her winning ticket into her local Lotto store and claimed her brand new set of wheels. “It’s unreal! It’s just amazing. Even now I don’t know what to say – it’s all so very excit-ing.” The winner was one of five players who won one of five Audi A1s with Lotto’s Mother’s Day promotion.Horse WhispererCath Welsh is coming to Motueka’s Library on Monday May 30th between 4 and 5pm. She’s read from her Ponies of Pencarreg series, advise children on writing and illustrating , talk about horse taming and training and her books will be on sale.The caves beneathThe Friends of Flora AGM will be held at the Motueka Sports Pavillion today – May 18th at 7pm and it will be followed by a talk by Greg Pickford of the Nelson Speleological Group on the mysterious cave world beneath Mt Arthur.Eyes wide open“Eyes Wide Open” an exhibition of photographs by Grant and Gaile Douglas of Motueka opens at Art@203, at 6pm on 23 March, at 203 Trafalgar Street Nelson. Grant’s black and white photographs will feature alongside Gaile’s stun-ning colour prints.Babytime FridayBetween 10 and 11am every week mothers, car-egivers and babies gather at Motueka’s Library for a session with Librarian Mary. She reads stories, sings songs and music is played and last week there was a record attendance – 44!Hide ‘em or else!Wicked campers have caused quite a kerfuffle recently with their vulgar slogans and now it has been decided they will not be allowed to enter camping grounds owned by the Tasman District Council, unless the offensive signs are covered. All four council owned camping grounds were already self policing but now it’s official. The council owns the Motueka, Pohara, Murchison and Collingwood grounds. “Council did not need to take formal action against Wicked Vans,” said Councillor Tim King.World Fish Migration Day eventsA morning of activities opens the proceedings for World Fish Migration Day in Reservoir Creek Saturday 21st May co-hosted by environmental scientists and engineers. And everyone’s invited. The fish pass is on the site of Richmond’s old dam that once supplied the town’s drinking water. When the dam was decommissioned Tasman District Council engineers restored a path for fish creating a fish ladder.The creek is a 15 – 20 minute walk up the valley from Richmond’s Easby Park in Marlborough Crescent.. The proceedings begin at 11am.Drivers be awareYou really need to keep your wits about you as your drive around our area these days; with many variations to the old speed limits, especially near schools Extra large school zone signs have been put up at Brooklyn, Mapua, Lower Moutere and Mahana. These 40kmh signs let you know it’s 40kmh when children are about – before and after school. Dovedale, Ngatimoti and Central Takaka schools have had additional school warning signs erected. Motupipi will have flashing 40kmh signs installed for term four.

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A Spirited questSAFIA ARCHER

Marahau local Marie Palzer has reached the final step in their 102 day long horse-back journey, from the South Island’s north-ern to Slope Point, with a three thousand dollars bounty raised for those less fortu-nate.

“We [Marie and Spirit] are the first to ride from the most northern point of Farewell to the most southern, solo without a pack horse.”

Much of the journey, which began January 25, was off the beaten track she said.

“We were pretty lucky with the weath-er really, but we had some pretty hard days as well in there for sure.”

Taking the time to map out her path stra-tegically and shrewd thinking kept Marie on the right track.

“If I knew that there was a river crossing that I had to do, and I knew the river was going to come up and I wouldn’t be able to cross it, and I’d be stuck in isolation, I would try and carry on as much as I could.”

Camping alone in the dead of night in unfamiliar surrounds was at times challeng-ing for Marie she said, but Spirit was a com-fort.

“If he heard any-thing he’d put his ears up and do a little whinney noise which I would hear, so he was like my little guard dog.

“There was one night on the west coast when there were heaps of stags around and there was horri-ble weather that night too. It was definitely a sleepless night that one.”

Marie grew up in the outdoors with her par-ent taking the family tramping, but circum-navigating rough ter-rain solo was new and uncertain territory.

“I spent a lot of time with my brothers in the outdoors, and part of the reason why I wanted to do this trip was to build my own confidence and rely on myself, to read the weather and judge river crossings, and find places to spend the night and not rely on other people to do that for me.”

A change of plan has meant that Marie will now bunny-hop her way home with

Spirit in a float she said, is happy with what she’s achieved. “Originally my idea was to go around the whole South Island.

“It’s quite men-tally challenging , and physically when you’re by yourself, so I decided about half way down to make the most Southern point my destination.

Marie is currently just waiting for the weather to clear before setting off from outside of Wanaka Station.

“The stations have been so lovely…most of them have given me permission to cross their land and I stayed in quite a few station huts along the way which is really good as they usually have little fire places so I could dry my gear when I needed too.

“Often they invited me in for dinner and let me have a hot shower and do my washing so that’s been really

amazing.Marie had every-

thing she needed be self efficient, including a solar panel charger that kept her personal location beacon live so she could send her location bearings to her family each night, who she credits along with her boyfriend for supporting her and encouraging her every step of the way.

“There was definitely lots of self-develop-ment and growth dur-ing this time for sure.

“There’s a few pretty special moments, I saw loads of wildlife … especially when I was away from civilisation and I was in the mid-dle of nowhere, I just had these incredible moments with nature which was pretty spe-cial.

“I got to explore plac-es on horseback that most people never got to get to really. It was really beautiful down there.

21-year-old Marahau local Marie Palzer picture above at the final point of her charity fund-raising journey on horseback, having raised three thousand dollars for Tearfund. You can still donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/hoofingaroundforchange.

The journey came together after a year’s planning she said, and was triggered while Marie was studying and exposed to pov-erty.

“I realised how well off I was and what a lucky childhood I had and what not, so I

decided that when I could I would give back to people that don’t have support and aren’t as lucky as we are in New Zealand.

“I didn’t want to get committed into a job beforehand so I felt like this was a good time to do it.

“I have a partnership with Tearfund and I work with the mirco-enterpise and empow-erment sector and pro-grammes.

“We work to cre-ate economically and environmentally sus-tainable businesses or self-help groups.

As for what’s next for Marie, it’s a work in progress while she gets used to being in closed spaces again

“I think I’ll plan another trip, and I’ve got a job coming up so that will keep me busy too which will be really good.”

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Henbridge and officially Henny Russon, came to New Zealand first in 1990 as a Dutch traveller.

By 1992 he was back having decided this was where he wanted to settle and it wasn’t very long after that he met Bridget at a dance at the Brooklyn Hall.

By 1996 they were officially an item, and then married. Since then they have brought up their family of three at Kina.

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Going it aloneTheir lifestyle property/farm on the Kina Peninsula they

named Henbridge – a combination of both their names.

They had it printed on their truck and that’s the title they chose for their busi-ness when Henny decided to go it alone. By now it was 2006 and the firm where Henny had been employed ceased trading.

“Our options were for Henny to work for someone else or for us to take the big step. And that’s what we did. It was a very big step as our youngest, Henry, was only two years old!” said Bridget.

Qualifying in N.Z was toughHenny had worked for himself in Holland, having

served his apprenticeship with his Dad. Coming to this country meant he had to redo all his exams and every-thing was of course in English, his second language.

Rob Visser, who is part of the Henbridge Plumbing team (along with his side-kick Walter the dog) came from Holland too and he underwent the same process. Between Henny and Rob, there is over 75 years experi-ence.

Speaking about his plumbing life Rob said “I reckon we’ve got twice the hassles of the Prime Minister and one tenth the pay!”

Here’s the team : Poss, Piet, Bridget, Henny and Rob. Piet is the fourth generation Russon to enter the plumbing trade.

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Henny and Bridget are delighted that their son Piet joined the firm a month ago as an apprentice plumber/gasfitter.

He’s the family’s fourth generation plumber. First up was Henny’s granddad Henny, Henny’s dad Piet, then Henny himself and now Piet.

The team is complete.

Four generations in the trade

Henny and Piet work on a plumbing problem together.

Bridget’s busyBridget has many roles. Aside from her busy life as a

mother, she is still seen on regular Saturdays and other irregular days at Motueka’s library where she’s worked as a librarian (in numerous roles) for 30 years, and she does Henbridge’s office work, and “pays the wages to keep the boys happy.” She’s also in charge of the Health and Safety procedures which according to Henny have “added to the cost of everything.”

No advertisingPoss (Daniel Moriarty) has been with Henbridge

Plumbing since its inception and Rob for eight years. They are all busy and obviously do a great job because they don’t usually advertise. “It’s mostly word-of-mouth and being a small business, we pride ourselves on qual-ity and the personal touch with our clients. We like to send the same plumber each time to a client, so they are familiar with the place and its set-up. Being able to put a face to a name is important to us”, says Henny. They are a full member of Master Plumbers, which requires a regular Quality Assurance review.

Henbridge Plumbing’s reachHenbridge Plumbing’s territory extends from Marahau

to Mapua. Occasionally they go further away – for a friend or a loyal builder.

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From water to sewerageThey offer a complete plumbing service - all things to

do with the necessities of life from water to sewerage – they’re gas fitters, plumbers and drain layers.

Installation of radiators growsA growing component of their work is the installation of

radiators – fuelled mostly by wood and diesel. This is typically a European method of home heating,

which was a large part of Henny’s apprenticeship. It is being used more and more here, and is a great

way to heat a home.

Rural but well stocked

Being rural, it is essential to be well-stocked. Deliveries from their suppliers are daily and they keep in stock a good selection of Linz water pumps and gas water heat-ers for every need.

This means no waiting for a replacement when emer-gencies strike.

Thank you loyal clientsBridget and Henny would like to thank all of their loyal

clients for their support over the past 10 years. They believe in supporting local businesses and

appreciate the support of locals in return.

HeadquartersHenbridge Plumbing’s headquarters is behind Henny

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Bridget ‘s is the voice you’ll hear on the end of the phone. She does Henbridge’s office work, and “pays the wages to keep the boys happy.” She’s also in charge of the Health and Safety proce-dures which according to Henny have “added to the cost of everything.”

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Leikari Tom and Carol Daniel pictured during their time off last Friday. Both women are from Vanuatu and work the late shift in the pack house. It’s Leikari’s second season and Carol’s first. They both come from Epi where education is hard to come by unless villagers have extra money and that’s what motivates these two to leave their children with their grandparents and come to New Zealand.

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BNZs ‘baby of the bank’ is a bride to be! Jen Bew is getting married in Rarotonga next Saturday May 28. Jen and her partner John (from Waimate) have been together 19 years, and are now doing everything in the space of three months she said. The couple are expecting a baby in late August.

Winning with Words celebrates its 15th year! Winning with Words is an afterschool literacy programme for children aged from 6 years old right through primary school that uses multi-sensory learning techniques to help children who struggle with reading, spelling or writing. Caitlin, 8, pictured with teacher Angie Laird said she is improving at school, doing much better in her spelling tests. “I like it, it’s fun.” Coordinator Carol Duffy has been with the programme since the get-go, and said they are always on the lookout for new teachers. Classes are held every Monday, 3.15pm onwards.

Nelson Aviation College flight training students Nikita Cox, and Breanna Coffee with Chief Flying Instructor Jeremy Anderson, National List MP Maureen Pugh, NAC CEO Giles Witney, and fellow students Chris Chilcott-Parker and Aden Arid. The College is proud to have four times the national average of female students in their flight training programme.

Freda Gerslov, Tony Backhouse, Barbie Cole, Maria Bennich (at back), and Barbara Wilson pictured at the end of the Saturday session with Tony. More than 70 people took part in the weekend’s workshop with this interna-tional singer and choir director. Within 20 minutes of the start Friday night Tony had the group singing in four part harmonies - such is his skill.

Coordinator of the Motueka Arts Council’s Winter Workshops, Sarah Douglas, is with tutor Elly Shaw. Elly will lead the Hyper Tufa Pots work-shop on Tuesday July 10th. Don’t miss the display in the window of Greenworld Health and Lifestyle in Motueka’s High Street. Altogether there are 18 workshops. A wonderful way to while away your winter!

Freda Gerslov, Tony Backhouse, Barbie Cole, Maria Bennich (at back),

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Motueka’s hidden secret! at 71b High Street

Tucked awayDixon Automotive at 71b High Street is tucked in

behind Tasman Tyre Treads and because it is not visible from High Street, most of their custom is via word-of-mouth. But now you know!

10 year birthdayIt’s been 10 years since Mike and Vanessa Shee took

over the garage from Ross Dixon. Previous to that, as a teenage lad, Mike had worked

pouring petrol and fixing the occasional tyre in his school holidays at N.S. Rogers in Riwaka where his dad, Doug Shee and Jeff Rogers were in partnership.

After leaving high school he did his mechanic’s apprentice-ship there and stayed on for 14 years.

With a young family, Mike and Vanessa took the plunge and went into business on their own. That was in early 2006.

His mechanical cohort, Kevin Murray stayed on when Mike took over and the pair still work together. Vanessa provides all the administrative support.

49 years of expertise

Mike’s racked up 23 years of experience and Kevin 26! That’s an incredible span of skill and expertise.

Dixon Automotive undertake a vast array of mechanical repairs and services , working on everything from tune ups to full vehicle overhauls on any make or model. They issue WOF’s too.

Mike and Kevin also work on fleet vehicles such as Customfleet and Fleetsmart.

Cambelt servicingAttention to your cambelt with replacement at

100,000km can prevent expensive problems later.

Transmission flushingRegular transmission flushing prolongs the life of your

vehicle’s transmission, cleaning out not only the trans-mission but also the torque converter. Dixon Automotive recommend flushing at regular intervals.

Regular servicingThis involves engine flushing, renewing engine oils

and filters, checking the tyres and brakes and replacing differential and transmission oil if necessary.

Dixon Automotive use quality oils and filters supplied by reputable companies.

Pictured above - The Team: Sam, Kevin, Mike, Ashleigh, Alex, Vanessa and Warren Webby (Overseer and tea ‘lady’). Sam Moyle who is doing a pre-trade NMIT course works two days a week as work experience.

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Exhaust specialists....Exhaust specialistsThe business specialises in exhaust repairs and new

exhausts. The exhaust pipe bending machine is able to fabricate complete systems or just small portions of any arrangement. This can be a real saving if only a small portion of your exhaust system is troublesome.

Classic cars’ exhaust systemsClassic car owners call to have new exhaust systems

built from scratch. Recently the guys created a new twin exhaust system for an old Valiant that had had a V8 fit-ted.

They have mufflers and pipes too.

Mike is in the midst of copying a new exhaust system with his specialist exhaust machine in his workshop behind Tasman Tyres in High Street.

MTA membership

With Dixon Automotive being members of the MTA , they are bound by a strict code of ethics. They make a promise to their customers to provide them with superior service, to stand by their work and to work in an ethical manner. They also ensure that they comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations.

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The Family: Eleven year old Alex, Ashleigh 9 with Mike and Vanessa Shee.

A community minded couple

Vanessa and Mike happily support various community groups.

They have sponsored the Motueka High School Truancy car for the past 10 years. They support Kevin, a Motueka Volunteer fireman who attends many fires and callouts.

With their children, Alex and Ashleigh, both attending Motueka South School, they try and help where they can and recently sponsored the Motueka South Tidal Trail Fun Run and Fiesta.

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Matt Needham and his daughter Grace and her trusty steed Charlie of Upper Moutere, at the Tasman Secondary School’s Equestrian championships at Marchwood Park Friday. For 6 years Grace has competed but this is her last as she’s Year 13 at Nelson Girls. She’d already had a clean round in the show jumping.

Pictured above: One of the four Motueka High School teams in the equestrian day at Marchwood Park. From left is Hannah Claringbowl (who is a Brooklyns pupil), Laura Inglis, Cordelia Woodhead, Libby Ker on her horse Meekando, and Kimberley MacLean.

Picture above: Three generations at Marchwood Park Friday. Emma Thomas on Possum, with her grandmother Toni Roberts and her mum, Catherine Thomas, they’re all Motueka locals. Emma’s horse’s show name is Parents Paying which always cause lots of nods of agreement when his name is announced.

2016 Tasman Secondary School Equestrian Championships

As the sun came up and the morning dew lifted, horse floats and trucks descended on the Marchwood Park Equestrian Centre for the 2016 Tasman Secondary School Equestrian Championships.

The horses stood relaxed as they had their manes and tails plaited with some final groom-ing touches, riders busily polished their boots, straightened their ties as the nerves in some started to build with anticipation as the first riders prepared to take to the dressage ring.

With the warming sun riders soon relaxed, the Nelson College for Girls Team White settled into a good rhythm in each of their disciplines who went on to win the Gibson Family Shield taking overall team honours in what has now devel-oped into a large Championship event in the secondary school space for equestrian across the Nelson Tasman region.

The overall winning team from Nelson College for Girls consisted of Hannah Collett riding Lorenzo, Sophia Candler riding Zophro, Grace Needham riding Showtyn Lass and Emma Thomas riding Parents Paying with a total team points of 100.13

They were among 13 teams and 61 rid-ers competing across the three disciplines of dressage, showjumping and cross country. Teams entered from Marlborough Girls College, Waimea College, Motueka High School, Golden Bay High School and Nelson College for Girls.

Marlborough Girls College White (Georgia Straight, Isabella Lissaman, Sindy Kirkwood and Jannika Roubos put in strong performances

throughout the day with to place second overall with a total team score of 124.83 and Golden Bay High School/Garin College combined team (Maia Schinkel, Shaye Oates and Shannon Glover fin-ishing in third spot of the overall team placings.

The Horsemanship Trophy for horse pres-entation, team management, attitude and per-formance shown on and off the course went to Waimea College Green – Emily Rushbrooke, Maddie Mitchell, Scarlett Hefferen and Jamie Rushbrooke..

Event organiser Jeni Thornborough, Secondary Schools Regional Sports Director at Sport Tasman commented that “we had perfect weather conditions and the day ran relatively smoothly, it is a big event to organise and with the huge support given to us from the equestrian community to ensure opportunities such as these are available to our secondary school students and thanked them for their support”.

The individual results for dressage Test O in Class 1 showed the combination of Eloise Beattie NCOG riding Demi Quatto were good enough to take first place ahead of Shaye Oates GBHS riding Milo, while in the other Test O Class 2 Maddie Mitchell riding Eddie won her Class ahead of Anna Knittel MOTU riding Shinz.

In Level R the understanding been rider and horse was evident we saw Meg Rukuwai NCOG riding Chrusos finish 1st over Grace Needham NCOG riding Showtym Lass, and in Class 4 Shannon Glover riding Finamour placed 1st with Jannika Roubos finishing in a sound 2nd place.

Winter Series Showjumping Results May 15, Marchwood Park

40cm1st: Izzy Thurlow: Toffee Pop2nd: Peri Beech: Frosty3rd: Holly Williams: Cruze4th: Talia Manson: Sanna50cm1st: Izzy Claringbold: Hokey Pokey2nd: Lily Partington: Bella3rd: Harmonie Whitnall: Kowhai4th: Talia Manson: Sanna60cm1st: Erena Powell: Juno2nd: Tessa Flintoff: Saffy3rd: Vanessa Baxter: Coalstar4th: Harmonie Whitnall: Kowhai70cm: 1st:Lolly Dadley-Moore: Monty2nd:Bec James: Connie

3rd:Julian Woodhead: Pixie4th: Lily Hendrickson: Ida80cm:1st: Lily Hendrickson: Ida2nd: Pam Schinkel:Umlungu3rd: Shelly Pomeroy: Bess4th: Zara Collett: Hey Mama90cm:1st:Jessica Ladley: Muzza2nd: Rachel Wood: Boy3rd: Jade Fekkes: Shaggy4th: Jasmine Wood: Tequila1.0m1st: Sophie Williams: Lilly2nd: Rheanna Wood: Maisey3rd: Jessica Ladley: Muzza4th: Eloise Beattie: Demi

1.101st: Sophie Williams: Lilly2nd: Jessica Ladley: Muzza3rd: Rheanna Wood: Maisey4th: Laila Balzer: Bow4th=: Maia Schinkel: TokoShow Hunter: 50cm1st: Nikki Collett2nd:Lauren Wood: Nutmeg3rd:Erena Powell: Coco4th: Alex Brewer: Bro4t=: Harmonie Whinall: Kowhai60cm:1st: Larissa Barker: Jordan2nd: Nikki Collett3rd:Sam McPartland: Ricky

4th: Lauren Wood: Nutmeg70cm:1st: Larissa Barker: Jordan2nd:Madeleine Woods: Chobidong3rd: Erena Powell: Coco4th: Hannah Claringbold: Flick80cm:1st: Larissa Barker:Jordan2nd: Hannah Claringbold: Flick3rd: Pam Schinkel: Umulungu90cm:1st: Rachel Wood: Boy2nd: Shannon Glover: Finn3rd: Reanna Wodd: Maisey4th: Lois Wilson: Bounty1.0m:1st: Shannon Glover: Finn

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24 WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2016 Sport

MOTUEKA UNITED RUGBY REPORTMay 14The Intermediate 2 team took on Huia in a local derby clash and in a classic match where the lead changed 2-3 times the Motueka United team just came out on top with a late converted try. Tries went to Lasharna Neha-Manihera 2, Raui Uri & Katana Te Miha-Barlow with Pene Neha converting 2. POD The whole team.U10’s were home against the classy WOB White team and although well beaten never stopped trying. The under 9’s were home to Waimea OB Mako’s and after a slow start the United team got stuck in to almost snatch a win. The U7’s travelled to Richmond where they came away with a draw in a high scor-ing match against Waimea OB Red. Tries were shared between Shynitta Robinson 5, Rio Barrier 3, Nuggy Tahana-Turner 3 & Khorus Poulsen 2. POD Liam McMurray & Shynitta Robinson.The U6’s played their 1st match of the sea-son when they took on Marist at Tahunanui and although going down played well for their 1st ever game.

Rugby

Draw May 21NPD Tasman Trophy3pm - Kahurangi vs. Moutere - Riwaka 1Car Company Nelson Division 21.15pm - Collingwood vs. Taylors Wanderers - Collingwood 11.15pm - Freeman Roofing Stoke Senior vs. Rangers - Greanmeadows Stoke 11.15pm - Super Liquor Waimea Old Boys vs. Tapawera/Murchison - Jubilee Park Richmond 11.15pm - Aqua Taxi Riwaka vs. Wakatu Hotel Marist Senior - Riwaka 11.30pm - Takaka vs. Galbraith Nelson Senior - Takaka 2Huia BYECar Company Senior Women3pm - Motueka High School Girls 1 vs. Marist Sneior Women - Motueka High School 1Car Company Secondary School Girls18 May4pm - Motueka High School Girls vs. Nelson College Girls - Motueka High School 125May4pm - Motueka High School Girls vs. Marlbroough Girls - Motueka High School Girls 1

Results May 14Winner Don’s Mug, best net, Paul Walters 65Competition of the day Least Putts:Mike Howell 25John Gillan 27Ross Beattie 28There were also some Morris Trophy Matches played, with the results as follows:Derek Gray beat Jacob barrowPete Thawley beat Bruce ThomsonGerald Warwick beat Arthur DunkleyNext week 21 May is round three Rush Cup. Window and results Pete Dunn and David Coeland.May 28th is Round 2 Morris Trophy. Window and results Pete Thawley and Alan Tait.After golf next week there will be a Match Committee/Kina Open meeting.

Golf

BowlingResults May 14Motueka Bowling ClubMilnes Beatson Open Triples1st: Justine Cowman, Fay Parson, Bob Foster2nd: Gavin Closey, Yvonne Closey, Tome Closey3rd: John Greaney, Dianne Potts, Kristine GreaneyChampion ResultsLadies Singles: Marcia DuncanPairs: Justine Cosman & Helen DouglasTriples: Justine Cowman, Margaret Trenker, Sheryl RiordanFours: Pauline Cawthra, Kathy Collis, Dotti Holgarth, Marg TrenkerVet Singles: Moana Cross, Vet Pairs: Sue Yeatman & Jordan RyanMens Singles: Tony FowlerPairs: Tony Fowler & Steve FergusonTriples: Keith Dowie, Ron Inglis, Hugh DouglasFours: Dave Currie, Craig Fowler, Mike Baines, Tony FowlerVet Singles: Cedric Watson

May 9 Club Night Results:Tim Greenhough 91.2Barry Fickling 96.4Pete Walker 95.2Errol Boyes 95.4 98.4Jack Tibbs 95.5Riley Congdon 91.3Viv Tibbs 93.4 93.1Andy Scott 93.1Rod Trevurza 69.1John Greenhough 97.5 96.6Dave Adams 89.1 89.2Heather Adams 88.2Vinny James 79.0Heather Sinclair-Wentworth 87.2Kaleb Walker 61.0Reuben Prestidge 87.0Susie Adams 91.1Awatea Teaukura 90.2 Atawhai Teaukura 83.1

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Draw May 21Duty officer et al no change.ANZfutureFERNS - year 3-4 in stadi-ums 9.30 am = All teams please meet in the stadiumANZfutureFERNS - year 5-69.30 am 1 Riwaka Red vs. Brooklyn2 Ngatimoti Ferns vs. LMS Ferns3 MSS WHite vs. Steiner Stars10.15 am1 MSS Green vs. Riwaka Black2 UMO vs Tasman MercuryParklands Panthers BYEIntermediate and Senior Games10 am4 Huia Black vs. MHS B - Raelene/Caleb5 SPC vs. MSS A - T Binns/E O’Cain11 am1 Tasman Lynx vs. Steiner Gold - Huia Black/MHS B2 LMS Hot Shots vs. Parklands Gold - Sophie Paaka/TBC3 Rangers Social vs. Wilsons - S Fry/ C Thain4 Vikings B vs. Rangers FML - Caleb/Rochelle12 noon1 Ngatimoti Diamonds vs. Riwaka Seniors - B Boyes/Rangers FML2 Huia White vs. MHS C - C Thain/Vikings B3 MHS 9A vs. Chanel Junior - Rangers A/S Fry4 Huia Export vs. GBHS A - Caleb/Raelene1 pm1 MSS B vs. Parklands B - Rangers Ax22 Brooklyn vs. Parklands A - Chanel Jnr/Zoe3 GBHS B vs GBHS C - S Inch/L Jury4 ROG Royal vs. MHS 10A - Violet/Raelene2 pm2 MHS International vs. MHS 10C - ROG Royal/MHS 10 A3 MHS 9C vs. MHS 9B - Lou Betts/Rangers A4 MHS 10B vs. ROG Junior - Violet/A RichardsGrade 1 - Monday May 23:6.30pmMHS A vs. Vikings A - Caleb/Steph7.30pmChanel A vs. Rangers A - Raelene/Violet

Netball

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28 WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2016 Sport

SAFIA ARCHERLocal gym owner Shane Blows has won

two gold medals at the New Zealand Road Nationals held in Alexandra over April 21-22.

The hand-cyclist, who was representing the Tasman Wheelers Cycling Club, won the top spots in both the hand-cycling time trial and road race categories.

In September 2014 Shane went to the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships in South Carolina, USA, placing 11th in the world for time trial and 13th in road race, one of the most competitive fields in the men’s hand-cycling category (MH4).

His carbon fibre custom made hand cycle cost upwards of 40 thousand dollars.

“Anything disability costs you a bomb.”Shane trains six days a week on the bike

in his shed, with 3.5-4 hour training sessions at a time, or with his the Wheelers which has its ups and downs.

“Racing with able bodied people is just not the same. For instance I’m quite fast down-hill, but uphill I’m not so fast… so you end up racing pretty much on your own, but the environment is the main aspect of it.

“Just interacting with other riders and talk-ing about the race and everything.”

Shane was on track to be part of Paralympics New Zealand team before an elbow injury took him out of action.

After eight surgeries and a long recov-ery, he started training and nutrition under partner Jess Nelipovch’s watchful eye, and in February 2016 started training with Paralympics NZ coach Stuart MacDonald ultimately coming to win the two golds.

“I knew when I’d finished that I’d pretty much won, and it was a really good feeling

to feel back on top and that my cycling was moving forward.”

Shane is now focusing on the World Masters taking place in Auckland April 2017.

Riwaka’s Mrs Smith’s Café has raised 1200 dollars to go to sponsor Shane after chatting to Karen Smith about his sporting endeavours.

“She’s putting aside some money from each coffee plus a donation jar.”

Shane is also taking part in the newly launched Abel Tasman Cycle Challenge this December 3.

An accident while working at an orchard left Shane with a popped vertebrae 19 years ago, but cycling was in the family and a former partner suggested Shane try his hand at it.

After he spoke to Ben Lucas, CEO of the Spinal Trust Network, he started training with Coach John Rich, and it all went from there.

“I think just being fit and healthy at any level just goes into every avenue in your life … eat well, do whatever exercise that you can, and it opens doors and gives you better wellbeing.

“That’s why we purchased the gym … we just like being in that environment of people bettering themselves, being fit and healthy.

“There is sacrifice that comes with getting to that level.”

Picture Left: Shane Blows won gold for his Time Trial and Road Race in the Men’s Hand-cycling Category dur-ing the New Zealand Road Nationals held in Alexandra this April 21-22.

Hand-cycling’s golden guy

18 may 2016

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