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Freedom campsites close
Packing up: French campers Fabien Duval and Aurelie Coudert at the Waitapu Bridge site early on Wednesday morning. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS
Golden Bay no longer has any designated freedom camping areas, which means campers in non-self-contained vehicles must now stay at one of the Bay’s commercial sites. At last week’s Tasman District Council (TDC) meeting, proposed amendments to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017 were considered and selectively adopted. Sites at Taupata Reserve and Waitapu Bridge were confirmed for closure on Monday of this week, while the much talked-about area at Rototai was rejected as an alternative, due to environmental concerns and feedback from Manawhenua ki Mohua regarding the “immense cultural significance” of the area. To help implement the changes, TDC plans to deploy a team of freedom camping ambassadors offering education and directing visitors to the other camping options available, but they will be backed up by an enforcement team if and when required. On what is a divisive topic, there appear to be winners and losers in the community, with local campground owners expected to benefit, but some retailers and hospitality businesses likely to lose seasonal revenue.
Owner of Takaka’s Roots Bar Holly Osmond says she is “incredibly saddened” about the loss of freedom camping facilities. “If we shut out ‘freedom campers’ or as I prefer to say, ‘the young traveller’, we shut out all that exciting vibrancy that goes with it, there’s no going back.” She points out that freedom campers make a significant contribution to the local economy and culture. “They have money to spend on flat whites, hippy pants, local wares, beer, food and supporting our amazing music scene we are so, so lucky to have here in Takaka.” Holly says her concerns are shared by many business owners operating in Commercial Street. “We all feel the same way – blind-sided by it… just as we’re gearing up for summer.” She said that they didn’t provide feedback during the public consultation period, but expected to be considered in the deliberation. “None of us made submissions; we honestly thought the council would be working in our best interests.” Holly urged TDC to quickly designate an alternative site. “Even another temporary spot, just to see us through the summer.” And she pointed out that a number of private
landowners were keen to do something but were prevented from doing so by planning restrictions. “They want to open up an area but it’s so difficult.” Other businesses are welcoming the changes. A survey of the Bay’s campground managers showed the majority believe that the new camping rules will be good for their businesses. Gary Riordan from Pakawau Beach Park, however, doesn’t anticipate it will make much difference. “We may pick up a small percentage of campervans that would have otherwise camped at a freedom camping spot… We get predominantly Kiwis coming back from one summer to the next.” Owners of Farewell Gardens Holiday Park in Puponga Nicky Hartless and partner Wiremu Bartlett believe the new law will “undoubtedly” make a difference to their business, but say they are pleased about the closure of Taupata, more for environmental and safety benefits than for commercial reasons. Community Board member Grant Knowles is very concerned about the administrative and environmental implications of the council’s decision and shares Holly’s desire... Continued on page 2
Waimea Dam funding JO RICHARDS
Tasman District Council is to consider whether irrigators should pay a higher share of Waimea Dam project’s multimillion dollar cost overruns. At last week’s full council meeting councillors voted to consult on the introduction of a targeted rate, based on land value, charged to irrigators who benefit from a water permit affiliated to the dam project. This option, along with others, will go out for public consultation early next year. As the cost of the dam construction continues to escalate, TDC’s liabilities are heading ever upwards. The current estimate of $129.4m is already $53.5m above the figure that was published in the 2017 public consultation document on the project’s funding and governance structure. And further cost blowouts are inevitable, according to Waimea Water Limited – the joint venture between TDC and Waimea Irrigators Limited (WIL) - which is responsible for managing the project, although it will not confirm the scale of the latest hike until at least February. Under the project funding agreement, budget overruns of up to $3m are split equally between TDC and WIL, but for any sum above $3m, the former is solely responsible. The council does have a card to play, however; its 2018 Revenue and Financing Policy makes provision for cost recovery from properties with a water permit affiliated to the dam. Councillor Celia Butler who attended the full council meeting to decide on options to go out for consultation said the discussion of the options put forward by staff was “quite complicated”. She explained that, while council is unable to levy a rate based on the amount of water consumed, property values can be used as a proxy. “Land value rather than capital value is considered to equate more closely with actual use of water. “The word is benefit. A targeted rate based on land value including those who will benefit from water from another irrigator was the option chosen.” Celia said there was a lot of debate and although a “majority of councillors voted to exclude options which included a general rates rate increase to cover extra dam costs”, a minority were pushing for the district’s ratepayers to pay more. Summing up the proposed extension of the user pays component to the dam funding model, Celia said, “It’s the first step in a shift towards the users.”
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Continued from page 1 ...to establish some regulated facilities for freedom campers. “Now we don’t have a designated freedom camping spot in Golden Bay, I honestly don’t know that TDC will have the resources to carry out the compliance required. The freedom camping ambassadors are not compliance officers. It is my concern that people may just scatter all over the Bay and be hard to find as there is such a large area to cover from the bottom of the hill to Wainui to the Cobb and Farewell Spit and Anatori with so many nice little hidden places to park up. I’m expecting more rubbish and even worse… it’s something we may urgently need to re-assess.”
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A large sei whale which stranded on the intertidal flats just south of Puponga last week died before it could be refloated. The sei whale (Balaenoptera borealisis) is the third largest rorqual after the blue whale and fin whale. The specimen which was left high and dry on Friday afternoon was a male, estimated to be 17m in length and around 30 tonnes in weight, close to the maximum size for the species. Quickly on the scene, Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Amanda Harvey said it was “very unusual” to have a baleen whale strand in Golden Bay. By early evening, a steady stream of helpers and sightseers were gathered around the stricken marine mammal, which was lying on its side exposing the characteristic pleated skin
of its underside. Sheets draped over the whale’s body were continuously doused with bucketfuls of sea water by a group of volunteers, who were working hard to keep the skin moist and prevent the animal overheating. Amanda explained that because high tide was well after dark, all personnel would be pulled from the beach, for safety reasons, and the whale would be left to refloat itself. However, she said that it was breathing using only one lung, and the animal appeared to be in some distress. DOC later confirmed that the whale died at around 9.30pm that same evening. The following day, the carcass was refloated and towed to a location part-way along nearby Farewell Spit where it was anchored and will be allowed to naturally decompose.
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After decades of discussion, misunderstandings and disappointment, it appears that residents and users of Anatoki Track Road may finally see their access upgraded. Kotinga resident Bill Wallis is delighted that Tasman District Council has revisited the long-running saga and agreed to help fund long-overdue improvement works. Bill said Merv Solly and his contract manager Rodney Ward visited the site several weeks ago to evaluate the road and provide a cost estimate for the necessary work. “All up they spent between three and four hours on the road itself and then Rod spent many hours formulating a plan.” According to Bill, the plan was accepted by TDC, on the grounds that the half dozen or so road users and residents contribute half the total sum of $42,000. The road will subsequently be included in the council’s road maintenance schedule. TDC’s transportation manager Jamie McPherson concurred. “Council are agreed in principle with the extent and funding of work and there are just the formalities of agreements left to set up before work can proceed.” The stretch of road covered by the agreement extends approximately 1km beyond the limit of the currently maintained carriageway. Bill hoped that TDC would be able to carry out improvements to the end of the road, but Jamie believes that is not currently viable. “We have looked at the work that would be required to upgrade the remainder of Anatoki Track Road beyond the area covered by Sollys’ quote and it looks to be greater than what can be funded at this point in time.” With a plan finally in place for a key section of the road, Bill said all that’s now required is for the contributors to commit to their share of the contract costs.
End of the road? Kotinga residents Bill Wallis (left) and Romilly Mead. File photo.
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GB Affordable Housing Project officially launched JO RICHARDS
Just over seven weeks from its inception, a project designed to solve Golden Bay’s housing crisis problem has been officially launched. As the initiative gathers momentum, prospective tenants, land-share hosts, and community bond investors are being encouraged to register their interest. In an indication of the general level of interest in the topic, the public meeting held at the Senior Citizens’ Hall in Takaka last Thursday, attracted around 80 people, with others connecting online. Following a brief introduction to the meeting by Lis Pedersen and Tasman District Councillor Celia Butler, project leader Chris Bennett began his presentation by stating that the local authority is fully behind the initiative. “It’s a TDCsupported project.” Chris summarised the findings from his recent survey and outlined a proposal to address the problem, as described in the report Concept Proposal: Golden Bay/Mohua Community Housing Project.
“Unless things change, half of our population will never own a home, and those who rent face housing insecurity and homelessness.” Chris Bennett His figures and charts revealed a serious disconnection between population growth and housing provision in the Bay which he said has led to a gross supply-demand imbalance and, which in turn, has sent property prices – and rents – rocketing. The growing “affordability gap” means a secure, healthy home is out of reach for many Golden Bay residents – something Chris believes is an ethical issue. “Unless things change, half of our population will never own a home, and those who rent face housing insecurity and homelessness.” This is the stark reality that kick-started the project, which is guided by three overriding principles: ensuring affordability, complying with council regulations, and moving rapidly. Affordability, compliance, speed Rather than develop a housing model, and then attempt to minimise costs, the project takes a fundamentally different approach. “We start with what people can afford,” said Chris. Based on what survey respondents indicated they could pay in rent, together with financing calculations, a target construction cost for an individual home was established, and all decisions
Affordable housing project leader Chris Bennett talks to a member of the audience after last Thursday’s meeting. Photo: Jo Richards.
are being taken with this price-cap in mind. “We are laserfocused on getting as close to $150,000 as possible,” said Chris. Working in collaboration with the local authority has been the key to making such rapid progress. “TDC rules allow secondary minor dwellings,” said Chris, pointing out that the buildings will be fully code compliant. As not all sites will be acceptable, or suitable, proposals are being evaluated by council staff. “Potential locations for hosting houses have been provided to Tasman District Council for review and advice.” Instead of relying on donations or other sources of funding which may take time to materialise, finance is being raised through a 15-year term community bond with investors guaranteed returns on secure capital. “We already have $250,000 promised so can start to build,” said Chris. The homes will be off-the-shelf products from established suppliers, so there will be no need for design and compliance approval work. Of the several options considered, a 60m2, two-bedroom, energy-efficient, low maintenance home designed by Goodison Architecture of Auckland is likely to be the project’s first construction. In the open discussion that followed the presentation, Chris brought the architect Mark Goodison into the meeting via a phone link. Most of the questions from the audience were concerned with details, including adaptations for elderly residents, the types of materials used, wastewater treatment and the cost of plumbing. Mark explained that a range of
facilities, such as access ramps could be added to the basic model, which would also be connected to basic services and include some form of heating and appliances. As to when the project will be completed, Chris believes around 200 houses are required and said the timescale depended on the answers to three key questions: “Can we raise $30m? How long will the builders take to construct them? And will we get access to land, and TDC allow multiple houses?” Next steps Regarding suitable sites, five landowners have already come forward with an offer to host single or multiple dwellings, and these are being assessed by council. “We’ll get an answer from TDC that will be yes, no or maybe,” said Chris. To help manage the project Chris has linked up with Habitat for Humanity (HfH) – a charitable trust with the knowledge and expertise to manage such initiatives, and which may take on the responsibility for renting the community-owned homes to tenants.
“The houses are affordable and targeted at a wide range of people in the community.” Chris Bennett HfH general manager for Nelson-Tasman Nick Clarke said in a follow up discussion that he was delighted the project was moving forwards. “We are well aware of the housing needs in Golden Bay but have been unable to respond, due to limited resources.” Understandably, he is looking forward to getting involved. “We are very interested in working proactively with Chris to see how we can come on board as a partner.” At the end of the meeting Chris asked all those interested in seeking accommodation to complete one of the application forms provided. Although the exact criteria for prioritising eligibility have not been finalised, they are likely to include income, household wealth, length of tenure with housing insecurity, working families with children, age and disability. Speaking a few days after the meeting, Chris encouraged those in need to come forward. “The houses are affordable and targeted at a wide range of people in the community. From the people registering interest it seems like few workers on low incomes are putting their names down.” Regarding one of the key eligibility criteria, Chris added, “There are no hard and fast rules, but it will be based on the ability to repay, aiming for no more than 30 per cent of disposable income.”
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Karen Brookes (GBW 4/12) presented an alarmist false choice - “wildlife” or “exotic species”. In reality we have and value both. Ecologist John Innes says, “Everybody automatically thinks cats are bad for wildlife,” but cats prey on rodents which prey on native birds. He argues that removing cats would help other predators. Mudge (2002) monitored over 400 fantail nests with cameras and found “fantail breeding success is significantly greater near houses where there are cats - especially when rat numbers are high”. New Zealand studies that counted the prey domestic cats returned have overwhelmingly found cats preferred rodents to birds. Understandably people relying on information such as Forest and Bird’s “Cat Fact Sheet” would believe cats are bad. But a close look reveals inconsistencies and unsubstantiated claims. They refer to Van Heezik’s (2010) study claiming that “domestic cats killed large numbers of native birds”. Actually
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Unrecoverable costs of level 4 shutdown and level 3 working restrictions surely can’t be more than $2.5 to $3m, less for the fire restrictions. Waimea Water Limited (WWL) should negotiate to share these costs with the contractor. (It isn’t clear if a Force Majeure clause is in the contract.) This leaves about $9m in the $13m claim for “project acceleration” and expertise. If “accelerating” works is costing millions of dollars (which I doubt), why accelerate? It adds significantly to the $25m cost blow-out. Acceleration also attracts additional risks. Is Waimea Irrigators Limited (WIL) wanting to ensure the reservoir is filled for the 2022/23 season start? Then WIL should Where now for young travellers? I’m incredibly saddened by the news we won’t have a pay for all acceleration costs. The urban supply would manage designated freedom camping site this summer. I’m sad fine with a later fill date. Who is pushing for costly project because our vibrant township with all its offerings of arts, acceleration, if anyone? I would welcome a more detailed breakdown and music, cafe culture and nightlife has just hit the tipping point explanation from Mike Scott. What is and isn’t in the $129.4m of gentrification. Shunning the “young traveller” with the most and the $13m, for instance. Are the “significant” Covid costs disposable income is shunning the foundations our unique and not yet calculated in addition to the $13m? Vague statements special landscape was built on. There is nowhere available for the young traveller who are meaningless. WWL has refused to provide a meaningful doesn’t want to camp next to a bunch of families and kids. breakdown through LGOIMA. WWL refuses to provide estimated costs to councillors Nowhere for the young and fun, enjoying the spontaneity of travel, because they didn’t book months in advance for a relating to the additional risks and cost omissions they listed January spot in a campground. This is embarrassing, and a at the start of September, until February. Pursuing the PVC membrane option for a few months, then (quietly) dropping it, crying shame. Businesses in Takaka depend on that travellers’ disposable will also add to costs and project timelines above the $25m. The income every summer. They do have money to spend. The most project is going pear-shaped and has little to do with Covid or common, frustratingly misguided opinion, is that they don’t. I accelerating works. Transparency in relation to the construction know this, because every summer they come, and they spend. is appalling given the financial implications to TDC. Louise Coleman In these uncertain times we have “explore your backyard” and Nelson-Tasman Tourism’s “We’ve Got This”, but we haven’t Democracy in “sorry state” got camping spots for young travellers to boost our economy? I think it’s important to correct the “fake facts” asserted by I just don’t get that. Jan Groen (GBW 4/12): the majority of votes cast were actually For those who posted submissions against freedom in favour of a local board, and it was wrong and perhaps camping in Golden Bay, and TDC whose only embarrassing devious to claim that those who did not vote were in favour alternative was a dump site, you are simply blind to the bigger of the status quo. picture and the trickle-down effect this will have on our I agree with our dear young Reg [Turner] that our democracy community, businesses, jobs and employment. is in a sorry state. Nearly all of our letters are ultimately about So sit back and enjoy your piece of paradise here because, standing up for it and trying to make it better, and antifor the rest of us, it is quickly becoming paradise lost. democratic attempts to stifle freedom of speech are a large Holly Osmond part of the problem. I see that nobody has responded to my recent request for Community Board empowerment In response to Steve, Jan and other recent GB Weekly letters. clarity about who really made the decision about CCTV in Of the 324 local board submissions from our community, Takaka, and how community board members voted regarding 51 per cent were in support, 46 per cent against a Golden Bay the funding (GBW letters 20/11). I am particularly interested local board. Submissions are not a binding “vote”. The Local to know whether Grant Knowles took part in or influenced Government Commission (LGC) - our democratic, regulatory the decision making. As someone who runs a business on body, appointed and overseen by Government, has the Commercial Street that will benefit from increased security he responsibility to make the optimal decision for our community has a vested interest, and so should properly have stood aside. and district. This is our country’s democratic process and our Also, I would like to know where the funding came from. If it was ratepayers then how does the powerless community board group supports this. The LGC’s decision stated that a Golden Bay local board have authority to spend it? Silence speaks volumes. would “potentially better promote Golden Bay’s well-being Steve Penny …more local decision-making would promote community resilience and enhance the ability to meet the changing needs Demise of Village Theatre Book Fair of the community for governance and services into the future”. No doubt all good things have to come to an end sometime, However, they decided not to implement a local board disappointing as it will be to its keen supporters. However, to those who have so loyally organised this annual largely due to the “relationship issues between Golden Bay and TDC” and concerns about “the significantly different fundraiser, involving countless hours of preparation over more assessments of costs by TDC and LGC”. LGC’s view is that many years than I can recall, sincere and grateful thanks from just one of the benefits of local decision-making can therefore better of the many of us. Dallas Wilson be achieved through the existing Golden Bay Community Board. However, they state this depends on “significantly Grandstand fundraising greater empowerment of the community board via delegated Fundraising for the grandstand – now 122 years old – decision-making responsibilities and enhanced advocacy and continues. Thank you to those who purchased the donated collaboration roles”. gum firewood. For those who missed out there is one load To this end, LGC have given our community board until being raffled, with tickets available from Monday at Earth Gems April next year to produce a “Memorandum of Understanding”, Flowers and Garden again, and at our stall outside FreshChoice setting out a far more empowered platform for local democracy today. in our community. Let’s give our community board our Jill Pearson, Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust community’s support and encouragement in this important LETTERS TO THE EDITOR task. Averill Grant and Tony Lawton, The GB Weekly welcomes letters to the editor. Please email Working Group for a Golden Bay Local Board your letter to us at admin@gbweekly.co.nz by 12pm Tuesday. the study found native birds made only 16 per cent of cats’ prey, which amounted to two native birds per cat per year. People’s cars and windows kill more than that. Confining cats indoors has detrimental consequences. Before imprisoning cats people need to examine the evidence, then consider giving up their windows, cars and - hey maybe stay indoors themselves. For a fully referenced evidence based essay contact la76or@ gmx.com Linda O’Connor
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In response to Celia Butler’s letter (GBW 4/12). TDC have confirmed that Murray Dawson’s data was accurate and the water levels used in November’s Newsline declaring the aquifer below normal level for this time of year were incorrect and seemingly based on water levels taken in October. Murray has requested an update on the aquifer levels in the next Newsline. Louise Coleman
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Mike Scott’s response to my letter (GBW 4/12) was too vague to provide clarity.
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Having been given a thorough deep cleaning and repainting With a fresh coat of bright orange paint contrasting with throughout, the store’s interior looks and smells new and inviting. Tracey’s supportive husband Mark has been hands-on their familiar logo, Mariposa is back, in Takaka’s town centre. Opening the doors at 10am Friday, 12 December, the popular too, adjusting shelving racks and building a new wall to create clothing shop beckons people in with the vibrant pizzazz it’s the room for four attractively decorated changing booths. Cabinet maker and industrial designer Rahi Doerper has known for. Mariposa owner Tracey Brignole stated: “I’m so thrilled to refashioned the counter from the previous Mariposa shop, be opening again and offering my staff their jobs back. At one taking into account the specific needs of both staff and point I had considered moving the store away from Golden Bay, customers to recreate the busy workspace. It is now a larger, as there was so little – or no – options to continue, but boy, am multi-purpose counter designed to make the overall flow more efficient. I thrilled I didn’t run with that idea.” Tracey’s daughter, Amaya, has enjoyed helping out too, Her staff have been working hard behind the paper-encased windows, bringing stock out of storage in the Junction Street her favourite part being “putting the clothes on the racks and warehouse to refill the clothing racks. “It’s so energetically tagging them”. Amaya came up with the idea of an “Outfit of easy with the warehouse being directly out the back door,” the Week” display and created the sign to go with it. At eight said Tracey. She appreciates the effort her staff have made in years old, she shows much promise in following in her mother’s creative footsteps. keeping everything organised to get up and running again. Tracey says they will be celebrating the re-opening of “It’s been a big team effort.” Across her three stores, which include Dragonfly and Soul, Mariposa on Friday with nibbles and bubbles at 4pm. “Anyone’s welcome to join us and to raise a glass.” Tracey employs 11 people in Takaka.
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Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) continued its tour of the north with Tuesday’s monthly forum convening at Collingwood Fire Station. The final meeting of 2020 had an end of term feeling; Tasman District Council environment and planning manager Dennis Bush King was on leave and had sent community development manager Susan Edwards in his place. Public Forum Apart from councillor David Ogilvie, the “public gallery” was populated exclusively by Pakawau residents – and the reason soon became clear when public forum began; chair of Pakawau Community Residents Association (PCRA) Nigel Lloyd raised the long-running issue of coastal protection at Pakawau. After thanking the community board and councillor Celia Butler for their support, Nigel said TDC staff were “failing” the Pakawau community by focusing on “not do arguments and reasons” rather than helpful “can do” solutions. He closed stressing the urgency of the situation. “We must encourage the council to deliver a quick solution. We need action now to defend and protect our homes and property.” Nigel ‘s message was reinforced by PCRA Coastal Protection Committee chair Laurie Jarrett, who focused on the provisions of the Reserves Act. He pointed out that the current reserves management plan for Pakawau’s esplanade reserve includes the “protection of the reserve from coastal erosion”, something he said the council had clearly failed to do. “The reserve has diminished from a 20-metre strip, down to about one metre at the southern end.” Addressing these points later in the meeting, councillor Celia Butler explained that TDC is working on a coastal management policy for the district, which was due to be discussed the following day, before being put out for public consultation next year. “It’s a significant shift.” BJ White, who regularly raises “a number of things” had three for the board’s consideration: The first was about managing traffic on Pakawau beach. “Could TDC orchestrate a speed limit? It would be safer for the environment and people.” Following a subsequent discussion, GBCB chair Abbie Langford agreed to include the topic in her next chair’s report. BJ continued with another question, this time about designated freedom camping areas. “Why should ratepayers pay for facilities?” And he finished with a critical observation of the relationship between TDC and GBCB. “Community board has been poorly regarded by TDC and has been bullied.” The real Reg Turner appeared in the flesh rather than “Zooming” in, as he has done for the past few meetings. He started by noting the lack of information relating to the Waimea Dam project. “What is happening with the dam? I’m hearing about horrendous costs, going up to $300m.” Community board member Averill Grant suggested that TDC placed regular project updates in The GB Weekly. Reg’s other concern was a bit more pedestrian – and personal. “There is no access to Collingwood beach for people with mobility problems… but there is a place where we could put a ramp or set of steps.” Celia suggested that the community board could use some of its special funding to pay for an upgraded access, and Abbie agreed to add the item to her next chair’s report. Nelson Bays Primary Health NBPH chief executive Sara Shaughnessy provided an overview of the organisation’s structure, and talked about priorities, including mental health and Covid-19 response, before taking questions. Sara said that mental health support would be made more accessible though new health improvement practitioners, who would “make turnaround a little easier to manage distress”. The question and answer session opened with a discussion about waiting times for a general practitioner (GP) appointment. Sara acknowledged this was a major concern but believed Golden Bay Community Health’s (GBCH) “buddy” system of pairing GP’s would improve the service. A triage system has also been established, said Sara. “You can phone and a GP will call you back to see if we need to bring you in earlier.” Asked about the “next step” challenges for NBPH, Sara cited aged care capacity in GBCH as a concern. “At the moment, the
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Nelson Bays Public Health CEO Sara Shaughnessy addresses Tuesday’s Community Board meeting. Photo: Jo Richards.
beds are full, so people have to uproot and go over to Nelson.” Golden Bay has one of the lowest child vaccination rates in the country, which Sara agreed was a important issue. “We don’t want a return of childhood preventable diseases.“ And on the subject of the planned roll out of a Covid-19 vaccine, Sara said the two-dose programme would be best managed by general practice and NBPH. Regarding possible reluctance to have the jabs, Sara said, “We will go for fully-fledged education and walk people through it.” Empowering community board Community board members had a lengthy discussion about the procedure for agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding with TDC – an important document in defining the empowerment of the board as recommended by the Local Government Commission (LGC). A number of steps were identified, including the board accepting the LGC’s offer of training to build its members knowledge and understanding of the process. Averill suggested the training should be completed before any subsequent discussions with council, iwi and community, but the majority agreed that such training would only be requested if and when it was required. The board adopted a sequential process, starting with an informal discussion with Manawhenua ki Mohua, before participating in a workshop with the TDC CEO and staff in January. A proposal would subsequently be put out for public consultation. Summer festivals Under the board member updates agenda item, Averill observed that the Takaka-Pohara cycleway was becoming overgrown. “It needs mowing.” She also raised the issue of a blocked drain behind the Wholemeal Cafe which was frequently causing localised flooding. Averill, together with community board member Grant Knowles, expressed concern about upcoming parties and festivals at Anatori and Billy King Creek, as well as Lunasa and the annual Twisted Frequency gathering. Grant explained that litter was a significant problem associated with all these events and questioned whether a condition could be included in any Resource Consents issued to the operators. There was a lack of clarity about which events required a Resource Consent, but Susan Edwards agreed to investigate. The next meeting of GBCB is on Tuesday 16 February 2021. Time and venue to be confirmed.
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On 30 November, two years after Golden Bay Museum archivist Sally Gaffney was approached to write the history of Milnthorpe Park, her book, Man, Slasher, Wheelbarrow was launched at the Mussel Inn. The book relays the remarkable 40-year evolution of the park from desolate Crown wasteland to regenerating native forest. By the time it became a private trust in 1999, and despite earlier scepticism about mixing exotics and natives, it had been heralded as a successful carbon neutral model. Today there is neither little evidence of the former “wasteland” nor any sign of the 1859 proposed settlement following the Aorere Valley gold rush, despite a mysterious stone wall in the middle of the park. Milnthorpe was named after a village in the English Lake District, but by 1865 its land was already considered unusable, the surveyed sections withdrawn and further development abandoned. When Dick Nicholls arrived in Golden Bay in the 1970s during the “back to the land” movement, he lived near the The SS Sally at Hovenden’s Hole. Photo: Supplied. park in a packing-case shack at a friend’s place, and began creating a small tree nursery. With some botanical knowledge made lake, Hovenden’s Hole, but mentioned how she had been learned from his father, a former superintendent of National missing the rowboat and fake duck originally housed there. In Parks, Dick continued to educate himself about alternative thanks for writing the book, Dick and present park caretaker ecological practices. His eventual proposal for an extensive Tim Eckert carried and rowed a new boat, the SS Sally, up to programme of replanting indigenous trees was successful and Hovenden’s Hole where it is now moored, complete with a he was subsequently granted funding, given a basic wage and new duck. “I am so very proud to have been honoured this way and to moved into the park to a house relocated by Lands and Survey. Over many years, Project Employment Progamme work be included in Dick’s park,” said Sally. “They couldn’t have given schemes contributed dedicated workers, some of whom had me a greater tribute.” tracks later named after them. Most work was done with hand tools, and progress was hard and slow. Admitting to knowing nothing about the park before starting the book, Sally has written a thorough chronological I L C R account of this botanical success story. She spent a full year A SMALL DIGGER + TIP TRUCK SERVICES researching photos, old maps and historic Government - LANDSCAPING reports and records, and had endless interviews with Dick - DRIVEWAYS + DRAINS EST. 2020 and his partner Reen. Thirty-one botanical illustrations of trees - TRAIL CONSTRUCTION and ferns were donated to the project by artist Pauline Watt. Intending the book as a pocket guide, Sally has also colourFor all enquiries give KP a call or email at: coded the park’s tracks. E trailcraftnz@outlook.com At the launch, Mik Symmons of the Milnthorpe Trust spoke PH 0273262016 of Sally’s love of the yellow spring acacia blooms at the man-
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The Tukurua Collective (TC) yoga and art studio is under new management. Teachers Kate Breault, Samantha Blanchard and Markus Paetz have launched two new classes outside of the yoga realm, Qi Gong and Barre, the second of which is inspired by ballet, Pilates and yoga. They took over from Aeven Kelly last month. To celebrate the collective’s first year anniversary this Saturday, TC are offering free taster classes of 30 minutes each for the new modalities. Anyone is invited to come for a quick workout and a taste of Barre at 10am, or attend a talk and try the energy work of Qi Gong at 11am. At 12.12pm (on the 12th day of the 12th month) they will celebrate with a traditional Havan, or fire ritual. Priyadhara, who teaches a progressive meditation class, will be leading this ceremony of celebration and all are welcome to attend. From 2pm, the core TC yoga teachers, including Toni Hutton, Kate, Markus and Samantha, will lead a yoga class. Each teacher will lead for 20 minutes, taking participants on a progressive
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GOLDEN BAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF A&P Show entries close Saturday Get set for 2021 A&P Show The 124th Golden Bay A&P Show will be held on Saturday 16 January 2021 at the Rec Park Centre. It’s a true country style, family-friendly show with lots to see and do. There will be plenty of opportunities to get up close to the prize winning goats and sheep, and cheer on the horse riders, wood choppers and shearers. Browse the stunning displays of baking, flowers, handcrafts, photography, art and craft in the display booth. Visit the huge array of trade stands to inspect large machinery, farm implements, agricultural equipment, top quality local merchandise and sample stuff or seek helpful tips and advice on everything “country”. Have fun entertaining your family by visiting the well known Sturgeons Amusements sideshows or see the all day free kids stuff at the entertainment hub and childrens’ play area. Don’t miss nationally acclaimed magician and illusionist Andre Vegas performing his wizardry. Enter a team in the Horse Pantomine contest or challenge your friends to a Giant Game. Check out the vintage machinery display or maybe enter the digger operator competition. And don’t forget crowd favourites –the Takaka Citizens Band, the Motueka Pipe Band and the main event – The Grand Parade – in the early afternoon. The “Hack Vaulties” gymnastics on horseback will also entertain you. Tickets: $10 pre-show from NBS Bank Takaka or $15 gate sales on the day. Under-15s free entry. For further information, phone Jean on 525 9142, or email: goldenbayshow@gmail.com
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Motupipi School principal Lisa Malones accepts a certificate from Cancer Society co-ordinator Cyndy Smith. Photo: Anita Peters. ANITA PETERS
Despite Covid restrictions interfering with the usual Daffodil Day at Motupipi School this year, the Cancer Society has acknowledged the supreme effort it took the children, parents and staff to go ahead with an amended event that raised a whopping $839.30, the second highest amount for any school in the region. Support co-ordinator for the Nelson/Tasman branch of the Cancer Society, Cyndy Smith, came over to the Bay recently to present the school with a certificate as runner-up to the much larger Richmond Primary School, which raised only $150 more. “For the size of the school, per pupil Motupipi would have made the highest amount through fundraising,” said Cyndy. The Cancer Society is very much committed to providing services within the community, so that money raised in Golden Bay, including the contribution by Motupipi School, is used within the local community for support grants, transport and travel costs, and counselling, plus a Takaka support group that Cyndy runs every two months. “We really appreciate everything Motupipi School has done for us,” said Cyndy. “It is one of the outstanding schools in regards to Daffodil Day. Every year they are in the top three fundraising schools.” Motupipi school principal Lisa Malones, said that even though this year the parents had to miss out, “Daffodil Day was still an absolutely brilliant day. “It just goes to show how supportive our families are. Everyone next year wants to make it even better. “
At its recent Christmas function, Federated Farmers Golden Bay presented Graham Ball with a framed photo of Te Waikoropupu Stream, by photographer Jock Harrison. This was a very appropriate photo as Graham’s farming life has been spent caring for the health of this stream. The gift was in acknowledgement of the 20 years of service he has given to the provincial federation as an executive member. For 10 of these years he served as the provincial president followed by six as immediate past president.
Tasman Environment Plan: make sure you have your say SUBMITTED
Time is running out to have a say in the first round of public engagement on Tasman District Council’s Tasman Environment Plan (TEP). Hundreds of locals have already shared their views, either in person at one of 21 drop-in community events, or online via a new feedback website, but submissions to the virtual feedback board and map tools on the TEP website close on Monday 14 December. “There’s one week left to help shape the direction of this important plan by sharing your environment and development issues and opportunities with us online. What we hear from our communities now, will make a difference for how we look after our district for generations to come,” said mayor Tim King. The new plan will cover topics such as freshwater, housing, biodiversity, air quality, the marine environment, natural hazards, strategic infrastructure, land disturbance, climate change and how people live and work in the region. The TEP will be created by TDC in partnership with iwi and the district’s communities over the next few years. The document will eventually replace existing council resource management plans as the blueprint for managing growth, including use and care for land, air, and water. TEP website is at: www.environmentplan.tasman.govt.nz
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CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro BRIDGE 2 December. Pakawau Pairs, N/S: C Mead/J Beatson 57.74%, B Barnes/R McDonald 56.08%, J Cooper/B Burdett 55.49%, E/W: J Wedderburn/A Hunt 62.08%, T Packard/K Vanderstruys 59.78%, A Gray/J Edmondson 51.27% HCap: N/S: C Mead/J Beatson 62.54%, B Barnes/R McDonald 61.83%, J Cooper/B Burdett 60.09%, E/W: J Wedderburn/A Hunt 71.33%, T Packard/K Vanderstruys 67.28%, A Gray/J Edmondson 60.47% 4 December. Summer Breeze, Howell: T Packard/E Bradshaw 68%, L Scurr/C Mead 59%, C Furness/J Beatson 52%, HCap: T Packard/E Bradshaw 73.3%, L Scurr/C Mead 64.6%, C Furness/J Beatson 59.2% GOLF 1 December. 9 Hole Stableford: L Jerram - 16. 2 December. Stableford: D Jerram 38, R Heuvel 35, R Dyce 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 L Trent, 4/13 R Heuvel, 8/17 D Jerram, 9/18 L Davidson. Best gross: R Dyce. 5 December. Wendt Trophy (Malkeys): P Milne 0, B Win -3, R Miller -3. Closest to pin: 3/12 J Garner, 4/13 & 9/18 R Davis, 8/17 R Ancell. Happy wanderer: R Davis. Best gross: R Ancell 79.
AGM NOTICES ONETAHUA Marae AGM postponed till Saturday 19 December, 11am, Onetahua Marae. Shared lunch afterwards
RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free only if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz FRIENDS of Golden Bay committee: Kathy Flemming, chair; Heather Wallace, secretary; Gordon Mather, treasurer; members, Klaus Thoma, Andrew Yuill, Rick Cosslett, Karen Brookes.
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake NIHILISM absurdism existentialism. Interested? Txt 027 353 4031. JOHNSTON, Lynne Frances. 8 September 1957 - 18 November 2020. Lynne passed away peacefully at home. A celebration of her life was held at the Onekaka Hall on 22 November. Thanks to all those who looked after Lynne in the past months, those who helped set up the celebration at the hall and our community who wrapped their arms around us in our time of need. Lynne’s love, generosity and kindness will be forever remembered by those who knew her. She is greatly missed by her whanau and friends.
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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui ALCOHOLICS Anonymous. If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop we can help. Meeting Thursdays 7pm, Catholic Church Hall. Ph 0800 229 6757. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: takaka@freshfm.net or ph 525 8779, 027 335 1395.
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WATER DELIVERIES. The Takaka Volunteer Fire Brigade Trust will again be available to deliver water to all households from Tukurua to Tata Beach. We recommend that owners have their tanks cleaned prior to the busy season; this will help alleviate any contamination from particle build up in the base of your tank. For water deliveries please phone 03 525 9572.
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HEARING Aid Clinic at GB Community Health on Thursday 17 December, 1-3 pm. Aids checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members (free) and non members ($10). Ph for appointment with M Barker 525 7465 to organise time.
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TAKAKA DRAMA SOCIETY: Auditions for our 3+ one-act plays production in early 2021 will be held at the Playhouse at 2pm on Sunday 17 January 2021. Come along and have some fun - long and short parts available. Don’t miss out! Nick Farr, producer, ph 027 276 2540.
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TO the beautiful people of Golden Bay who have stood by me and supported me unconditionally over the years through the bad times and the good, you are always in my heart, you know who you all are. To my boys, seek and you will find, to the moon and back. To Grant, Ananda and Mukunda for giving me a home and family when I needed it, I’m forever grateful. It’s been a rough road but I have learnt to love, let go and let the light shine in. Blood isn’t thicker than water. Kia kaha. Leah and Henry. PARADISE Entertainment, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are The GB Weekly’s agents. Or email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours are Mon-Wed, 9am-5pm.
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Following recent consultation and hearings the following amendments to the bylaw have been agreed to by the Council: 1. The permitted freedom camping site at Waitapu Bridge has been removed from the bylaw. This site is now under the control of NZTA and will be managed by them with input from Manawhenua Ki Mohua. The Council no longer has jurisdiction in this area. 2. The permitted freedom camping site at Taupata Point has been removed from the bylaw. This site will no longer be serviced with toilets and bins. These amendments mean that there are no nonself-contained freedom camping sites on Councilcontrolled land in Golden Bay. Self-contained vans meeting the applicable standard may still camp in the allocated spaces at Motupipi car park and in other areas as indicated in Clause 6.2 of the bylaw. 3. The use of Decks Reserve in Motueka by nonself-contained vehicles has been removed from the bylaw. Only self-contained vehicles meeting the applicable standard may camp there in the allocated spaces.
4. The freedom camping site at Alexander Bluff will be modified to create a specific area for freedom camping with marked spaces. There will be a limit of 40 vehicles allowed at the site. An alternative site at the former Rototai tip site has been rejected by the Council. The bylaw amendments came into effect this week on 7 December 2020. Copies of the bylaw are available on the Council website and at all Council offices and libraries. Note: A road previously under the control of Council at Te Waikoropupū Springs Golden Bay, which had a freedom camping prohibition on it, has been removed from the bylaw, as Department of Conservation now control this land.
Maritime event Event activity: NYE Fireworks Date and location: Thursday 31 December, Torrent Bay Further details for this and any new events may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/maritime-events. The Harbourmaster has granted authorisation for this event under the provisions of the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015.
Golden Bay Santa Parade Saturday 12 December from 10.00am, Commercial Street, Tākaka. Come and celebrate Christmas with family and friends by watching the fabulous floats and of course everyone’s favourite Santa.
Carols On The Green Thursday 24 December, 6.30pm, Junction Green, Commercial Street, Tākaka. A community event to celebrate family, community and Christmas. Head along to enjoy carols and Christmas performances for all.
COUNCIL HUI For a full list of upcoming meetings visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar
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Freedom Camping Bylaw changes now in effect
11 DECEMBER 2020
TAKAKA CITIZENS BAND End of an Era for the Carolling Bus After many years of carolling around the district in a bus prior to Christmas, the Takaka Citizens’ Band (due to unforeseen circumstances) is unable to continue this great tradition. We will instead, have carolling playouts at the following places.
Monday 14th Dec
Collingwood Main Street at 6.30pm
Saturday 19th Dec
The Village Green at 10.00am
Monday 21st Dec
Pohara Camp & Kotare Sands at 6.30pm We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the support that you have shown us in the past and hope this will continue into the future.
We wish you all a Safe and Happy Christmas Our thanks to Pohara Top 10 for the sponsorship of this advertisement
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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919. APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576. CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CITRUS pruning, garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112. COMPUTER and smartphone sales, repairs and solutions. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Conveniently located at 65 Commercial Street or available by appointment on 027 831 4156. ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500. ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432. FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432. GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. GOLDEN Bay Storage, Takaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Rob and Marg 525 9698, 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com
Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant. MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing business and personal accounting services. Ph Robert 029 775 6459 or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz. GREENREAPER. Property maintenance, landscape and garden designs. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. References available. HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com
LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. NGANGA picture framing, Collingwood, enquiries ph 021 107 6312, 524 8660. Expert framing by a professional artist. ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147. PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507. PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376. PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913. SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.
SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. TAKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers. Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181. TREE removal, confined area felling, chipping, chipper hire. Fully insured. Ph 525 7597, 027 212 4020. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. 14
Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Specialising to optimise health, resolve pain, trauma and injury. Working with individuals, children and babies.
www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz
Ph 027 338 9504
WANTED CARS & 4WD
Quick removal. Some models are worth good cash $ $ $. Support the Bay.
Ph now 020 4167 1519
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Takaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337. AROHA Health Spa. Massage, advanced clinical massage, myofascial release, hot stone and relaxation, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open WednesdaySunday from 9.30am, 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870.
CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2019 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970.
ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111. LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, iridologist, Reiki master, reflexology, herbal apothecary. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797.
Chiropractor Inga Schmidt
MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA
021 180 7789
Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St
www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered
Healing with Grace Season’s Greetings From the team
MASSAGE, $50. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101. MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.
Please note a change in our hours over the holiday period:
MASSAGE and trigger point therapy for chronic muscular pain, dysfunction, sports performance. Specialising in unresolved muscular pain. 26 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334, 54 Commercial Street.
21st December 2020 – 10th January 2021
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REFLEXOLOGY - new in town Tuesdays and Fridays. Relax and unwind. Home visits also possible. Ph Ariane Wyler 021 0260 7607 or email happyfeetflex@gmail.com
Call us on 0800 PhysEx (749 739) for further information or to book your appointment.
SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.
Yours in Health The PhysEx Team
YOUTH and adult counselling. Ph 027 416 6815, email selena@ gbwct.org.nz
Grant Watson
Manipulative Physiotherapist
Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School
Mondays, and Thursday mornings Ph: 027 370 6472 Email: wattie18@outlook.com
If you have an accident or are in need of urgent care
Urgent Care appointments only:
Please note additional surcharge applies
2021 Available BTSM, RMT 11th MNZ January Gift Vouchers
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213 Packard Road, Motupipi
We are supporting Mohua Social Services, because everyone deserves to smile this Christmas
Open Home SET DATE OF SALE: Closes 1pm, Tues 15th Dec 2020 - Will not be sold prior For Sale: Open Home: Sunday 13th December 2:00pm - 2:30pm WORK YOUR MAGIC IN MOTUPIPI - Location and tremendous potential equal something exciting. If you're up for a project, pull up your socks and look no further. My clients have recently put their heart and soul into this property and are now willing to hand over the opportunity for you to add your finishing touches and complete the maintenance this property deserves.
In celebration of all the new cycleways in Golden Bay We gave away an E-Bike, the entry criteria was to list and sell with us before 1st Dec 2020 We are thrilled for Dan, who was the lucky winning client! We know he and his kids will love getting around Takaka on this. Thanks Quiet Revolution for securing this popular model for us and Policeman Bob for drawing the winner.
Our Christmas tree is up, so please drop in your unwrapped donation prior to 16th December to ensure your gift reaches an appropriate child.
Properties Sold In November
24 Pohutukawa Place Sold by Tender
7 Falconer Road Sold by Set Date
252 Carter Road Sold by Tender
Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | Facebook @RaywhiteGoldenbay | 03 525 7219 I 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia LOCAL single man, non-smoker, needing place to rent, anything considered. Love gardening. Ph/txt Mark 027 273 3608.
PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea ROOM available for a mature lady or married couple in Commercial Street, $120/week. Please ph 027 511 4266. FRIENDS or family missed out on summer holiday accommodation this year? Three-bedroom home available Pohara. Sleeps seven plus room for tents or caravans. Great location. Txt 021 1527232 for details. WAINUI Bay, two hectares (one of two lots), elevated with amazing sea views, flat building site, excellent access, private, peaceful, surrounded by bush. Design and build options available. $770,000. Ph Lawrence 021 242 3717. HUT for rent for one full year, Anatori. Ask at white shack up Anatori River.
Ray White Golden Bay Property Management ARE YOU READY? From 1 Dec 2020 all new or varied tenancy agreements must include a Healthy Homes Statement and evidence of compliance must be provided if requested. If the property does not meet the standards then you still have time. From 1 July 2021 you will need to have a fully complaint property within 90 days of a new or varied tenancy agreement. For further information on this and much more please contact Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com
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LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga
WANTED / Hiahia BOAT painter with experience and skill. davidludlow1@gmail. com, ph 027 496 5628. PEGBOARD, quarter sheet or so, cash or exchange for pegs! Ph 021 0243 5822.
LOST. Left behind, opposite Pohara tennis court by bag dispenser, two silver wine goblets that were given to me by my late grandmother. If you have found them I would really like them back. Ph Leah 027 384 5953.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. Saturday 12 December, 96 Commercial St, 8am til 1pm. BIG huge garage sale. Starts at 9.30am, 2 Toiora Close. Funky women’s clothing size 12, couches, shoes, small furniture, single bunk beds, and lots of kids stuff, shoes and so much more. ORGANIC new potatoes from Kokalito, “Swift”, great allrounders. Discounted price of $4.80/kg for amounts of 5kg+. Pick up at the Village Green on Wednesday morning or order for pick-up at farm. Ph 021 119 3579. RECYCLED red bricks, $4 each. Ph 027 350 0755. COTTAGE Plants Onekaka is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am4.30pm. Ph 525 9253. NATIVE plants, big selection, spring sale prices $3-$11 each. At Tame Eels, Poplar Lane, Collingwood. Ph 021 033 1227. MACADAMIA trees, 12, grafted. Ph 027 474 1696. SPLASHBACKS and shower glass. Custom made by Golden Bay Glass, 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.
FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019. NEW copies of the book Whitebaiters Never Lie, $50. Ph 525 9373. Great birthday and Christmas presents.
SUZUKI SX4 S Cross. 2015, automatic, 70,810km, 1.588cc petrol, WOF/reg end March 2021, Thule roof rack, excellent condition. $16,500. Ph/txt 027 766 0927. HOUSEBUS, going cheap, $10,000 ono. View Sandcastle. Txt 022 631 2451. TOYOTA Rav 4, 2006, 123,000km, very tidy condition, $9,700 or near offer. Ph 524 8310.
HYLINE PULLETS
FOR SALE
DRIVER available, spotless P-class license. Ph Sage 525 7698.
SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
Wanted: Casual Labeller We require part time casual help for our export order January & February.
Up to 5 days per week @ 5 to 8 hrs per day We are looking for a motivated, focused team member with a positive attitude to help finish world class candles.
Rose Slow P 035259213
Excavator/Machine Operators: The successful applicants will have developed a wide range of skills. Experience in land development, subdivisions and roading would be an advantage together with a general operating knowledge of civil contracting machines. These are exciting positions for self-motivated and organised individuals who practice good time and worksite management in a safe and efficient manner. Infrastructure qualifications would be an advantage however all successful applicants will be required to undertake Infrastructure Training. The positions are Permanent and Full Time based at our Takaka Depot. We expect applicants to have licences and endorsements for Heavy Machine Operation. Remuneration will be in line with experience. A full Job Description is available at www.sollys.co.nz or email hr@sollys.co.nz
This position involves: Excellent eye for detail. Fast & Efficient Good communication skill
Please email your CV with a cover letter to cynthia@livinglight.co.nz Applications close: December 18th @ 5 pm
The HR Department hr@sollys.co.nz
Sollys Freight (1978) Ltd P O Box 162 Takaka, 7142
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and cafe. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday.
COURTHOUSE CAFE, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm. Pizzas on Friday nights, 5-7pm. Ph 524 8194. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, TuesdaySaturday from 9am till 8pm, closed Sunday, Monday. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.
Accounts Positions
monuments.co.nz
With an increasing workload in our Contracting division Sollys requires additional staff with the following skills:
Applications can be submitted to:
Ph/txt Trev 027 282 4014
Masons
Contracting Division Vacancies
Certified Drainlayer: The successful applicant will have a wide range of drain laying experience in domestic, rural and commercial areas. Excavator and Machine operation experience essential.
16 weeks old, ready to lay $28 each, free delivery
Monumental
SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
Sollys has positions available in the Accounts Department. Sollys requires the services of an experienced person, as well as someone willing to learn the learn the role. Experience in Freight, Contracting or similar high-volume transaction business would be advantageous. The position is responsible for ensuring the complete and accurate Customer Invoicing Process and involves varied freighting and contracting operations. The second position will be to support this role and learn other roles within the company.
DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. KORORA’S NEST (ex Penguin, Pohara). Great coffee, service and food. Come and enjoy our slow-cooked Greek lamb and lots more exciting dishes. New lunch menu. Create your own pizza. Brazilian open steak sammy. Kids get free ice cream with their meal. All with relaxed sea views. Thursday-Monday, 11am-2.30pm and 5pm til late for dinner. Saturday, Sunday breaky from 9am. Ph 03 970 3291. MAD CAFE & RESTAURANT, where only the best will do. Wednesday, Thursday, 10am-2pm and 4-8pm; Friday-Sunday, 9am-3pm and 4-8pm. Coffee 24/7 when about.
OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late, Thursday, Friday. 11am-late, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457.
Applicants will have the capacity to deal with high volume data entry, validation and processing. Applicants will be confident in managing the weekly and monthly Invoicing process to meet deadlines. A high level of computer literacy including competency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook is essential.
TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. 9am-3pm, Thursday to Monday. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday. Friday night wood-fired pizza 4pm till 7pm, dine in or take away, ph 525 9396 for orders.
These positions are based at our Takaka Depot. Remuneration will be in line with experience.
WHOLEMEAL CAFE, open for dine-in meals and takeaways 7.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday and 8am-3pm Sat and Sunday.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days, 11am til late.
TOTOS CAFE & PIZZERIA: Open Sundays weather permitting, 10am-4pm, ph 039 707 934, Totaranui hill.
A full Job Description is available at ww.sollys.co.nz | Contact Us | Employment. Applications, including acknowledgment of the Job Description in your Cover Letter, together with your CV, can be submitted to:
The HR Department hr@sollys.co.nz
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GALLERIES / Whakakitenga
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
EARTHSEA GALLERY, 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka, ph 525 7007. Open most days 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www. earthseagallery.com
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS
photon, a love vibration at the Cosmic Lumarian Tent, Tuesday 21 December, 8pm at the MAD Cosmic Collingwood. Enquiries ph 021 107 6312. GB A&P SHOW 16/01/2021, Class 7 Any Hand Knitted Article – get your needles going!
SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome.
K IWI S P IRIT’S
GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood.
S U MME R F E STIVAL
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship and communion at 10am. Rev Barry Ayers. A Child is born to us! A Son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called wonderful counselor Mighty God eternal Father Prince of Peace
LI V E M USI C, TASTY FOOD AND C OC KTAI LS I N GOLDEN BAY
Isaiah 9:6 All Welcome ☺ Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 511 4266
Sunday Service 10 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph:am 525 9265 Includes Kids Program
SATURDAY 9 JANUARY 2021 11AM - 6PM 430 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE GOLDEN BAY
Kahurangi Christian Church Includes Kids program
Celebration Sunday: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays each month,
10:30am at Anglican Hall, Haven Rd, Collingwood. Ph Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED BUY ONLINE NOW
Community Connection: 2nd & 4th Sundays in various formats & localities. Ph Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.
ADULTS $45.00 YOUTH $25.00 UNDER 12 FREE
www.kiwis piritdistillery.c o.nz /festiva l Full refund if cancelled due to COVID. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No BYO or dogs. Free parking onsite.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
kiwisp ir itd istiller y
FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER
WILD CONNECTION - join Ecstatic dance , 6-8pm, release, breath, feel, create connection with others, Kotinga hall, 15-20$ Epic playlist by Sybille and Jay.
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
GB A&P SHOW 16/01/2021 Crafting that claywork? Entries from 50c each – close tomorrow…
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
Sat 12th TAWHIRI FUNK, $10
ENTRIES FOR THE A&P SHOW close today. See article page 9.
Thu 17th ALBI AND THE WOLVES, $10
BIG HUGE GARAGE SALE, Toiora Close, see For Sale section.
Sat 19th THE COWPOKERS! supported by DOW P’DOW DOW - no cover charge!
SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER “DELICIOUSLY WILD” foraging workshop. Wainui Bay, 9am-4pm. Plant identification and wild food cooking. www. livingwild.nz/deliciously-wild
TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Check out our early deadlines before Christmas. Don’t miss out! Our notice is on page four of this issue.
WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER BLUE CHRISTMAS - reflection and support, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7.30pm, Ann Marshall. Everyone very welcome.
Sat 25th CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS Sun 27th LAURA-MAE, $5 Tue 29th HUMMERCIDE + THE GALLERY, $10 Thu 31st HORIZONE - limited tickets available online JANUARY Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd
NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY, $10
Wed 6th ADAM HATTAWAY & THE HAUNTERS, $10 Sat 9th H4LF CAST, $10
COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007. SENIOR CITIZENS POT LUCK LUNCH, finger food. Dessert provided. 12.30pm.
FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER ECSTATIC SOLSTICE, 6-9pm, Kotinga hall. Summer solstice celebration, dance and sound-healing. Join us for a deeper dive into a sacred ritual to honour solstice with your clear yes and no, empowered by group intelligence to manifest. Followed for integration with a deep sound-healing by Caybin. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE, today at 4pm, for ads to go in the Christmas, 24 December, edition.
LATER EVENTS CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE for those grieving. East Takaka Church, Sunday 20 December at 3pm, followed by a cuppa tea. All welcome. Officiated by Laura Manson, for more information please contact Laura@matukufunerals. co.nz or to RSVP. DAWNING OF THE AGE OF AQUARIUS, solstice, conjunction, THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2020
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M Sat 12 Dec 7pm - CAITLIN 19 Dec 7pm - RENNIE & COLM A Sat Tues 21 Dec 7pm - CAITLIN D Café Enquiries ph 021 107 6312
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Programmes to listen out for Fri Sat Sun Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
11 5.00 8.00 12 2.00 5.00 8.00 13 1.00 5.00 8.00 16 5.00 8.00 17 2.00 8.00 18 2.00 5.00 8.00 19 2.00 5.00 8.00 20 5.00 8.00
Babyteeth (M) (Final) David Byrne’s American Utopia (M) Combat Wombat (PG) A Son (M) (Final) I am Woman (M) (Final) NT Live: Cyrano de Bergerac (M) $25/20 (Final) David Byrne’s American Utopia (M) Rams (PG) David Byrne’s American Utopia (M) Rams (PG) Matinee: Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Let Him Go (M) Combat Wombat (PG) The Witches (2020) (M) Misbehaviour (M) Combat Wombat (PG) Let Him Go (M) Rams (PG) Final Misbehaviour (M) David Byrne’s American Utopia (M)
Monday: Southeasterlies dying away. Any early cloud clearing to a fine day. Tuesday: Light winds with afternoon sea breezes. Mainly fine and becoming mild. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843 Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources. It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.
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forgotten atlas Saturday 12th December
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Valid from Friday 11 until Tuesday 15 December
Sunday: Fine at first with southwesterlies. Southeasterlies developing later with cloud and the odd shower.
The Conscious Mind and Being Show Hosts Rose Aitken and Dean Campbell share spiritual and psychological tools and knowledge for for creating a conscious life future. Every second Wednesday night at 9 and replays the following Saturday morning at 5.
Friday 11th December
TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING
Golden Bay weather forecast
Saturday: Southwesterlies prevailing. A few showers at first then fine and cloudy periods.
UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...
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Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz
Friday: Westerlies at first with occasional rain. From midday southwesterlies, becoming mainly fine other than a few showers over Kahurangi.
Retrospect ‘60s Garage Punk Show From Free FM in Hamilton: Obscure ‘60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freak beat and psychedelia. Your regular toe-tapping trip down memory lane this ain’t! Saturday nights at 9.
The Abdul-Jabbars From Radio Southland: Reza and Silvia demystify and break barriers down between faiths, and provide the true picture of the Islamic faith within NZ. This show is about faith, family, farm life and flying the flag for inclusion. The Abdul-Jabbars airs on Fresh FM every second Sunday afternoon at 3.
Bookings phone 525 8453
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GOLDEN BAY TIDE WATCH - TARAKOHE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Saturday Dec 12
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9 noon 3
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Dec 13
9 pm am 3
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9 noon 3
Dec 14
6
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
Dec 15
6
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
Dec 16
6
9 pm am 3
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Friday
Dec 17
6
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Dec 18
9 pm am 3
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H L
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TIDE TIMES
9:42pm 3:31pm
H 10:16am 10:32pm L 3:55am 4:19pm
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H 11:48am L 5:34am
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H 12:09am 12:30pm L 6:20am 6:33pm
H 12:56am L 7:04am
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Rise 5:57 am Set 9:34 pm
Rise 6:54 am Set 10:36 pm
Rise 7:57 am Set 11:28 pm
Rise 9:04 am
SUN AND MOON
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BILL HOHEPA’S MAORI FISHING GUIDE
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