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Friday 18 December 2020

Santa Parade “the best in 20 years”

Santa Parade: A large crowd lined both sides of Takaka’s Commercial Street on Saturday morning. Photo: Paige Lynette Photography.

JO RICHARDS

Last Saturday morning the Santa Parade came to town, delivering Christmas spirit and signalling the start of the season of goodwill.

The impressive fleet of floats was enjoyed by a large crowd which lined both sides of Takaka’s Commercial Street, closed to traffic for the occasion.

The effort put in by those who participated in the procession was clearly appreciated by the spectators.

“It’s the best one in the 20 years I’ve lived here,” said Takaka resident Selene Morwood shortly after the parade finished.

Around half an hour before the procession set off, down at the parade assembly point in the Sollys yard, some were busy putting the finishing touches to their floats. Tinsel was being taped onto the frame of the Takaka Drama Society’s mobile stage – the flat deck of a Sollys truck. Cast member Hobie Mercer said the show – a tableau from their recent production of Snow White – would definitely

be going on. “It’s a rudderless ship, but we’re sailing.”

Others had only got as far as the starting touches; Talia Lynch, with help from Hanna Weathley (9) and Chloe Shadbolt (10), was trying to fix a Christmas tree onto Latitude Homes’ trailer-mounted picnic table.

On the other side of the yard, Ronnie Short’s Little Mermaids were all dressed up and getting in some last-minute singing practice on the back of the KidzNteentheatre float.

Not everyone had their transport sorted.

The Christian Church group was still waiting for their trailer to turn up, along with the goat, lamb, and other absent members of the nativity scene cast.

All polished up and ready to go were a trio of bright red vintage tractors. The machines, lovingly restored and maintained by Nobby Clarke and his grandson Zinny, are veteran stars of many parades.

Back on Commercial Street, outside the Dangerous Kitchen, as the clock struck

10am, the first sounds of the parade could be heard – the rhythmic beating of a bass drum, quickly joined by the brass ensemble as Takaka Citizens’ Band struck up its medley of Christmas tunes.

Keeping with tradition, the band, closely shadowed by a Scout troupe and the Little Mermaids blowing bubbles, led the parade through the CBD. A line of vintage tractors and cars chugged along behind, followed by the church group, who had clearly located their trailer, and were belting out a rendition of Hark the Herald.

A flurry of animals were next in line, including a be-tinselled Labrador riding shotgun in a CourierPost van, a teddy bear on a bicycle, and a pantomime horse. Several more colourful floats passed until the emergency services upped the decibel count with sirens blaring and lights flashing. The vehicles seemed to be getting larger as a Fonterra tanker and two leviathan modern tractors crawled along the road.

Finally, the main attraction – Santa - sailed by in his “sleigh”, throwing lollies out to the appreciative crowd.

By this time, the Citizens’ Band had performed an about-turn at the top of the town and was leading the procession back to Sollys yard. A few minutes later, the parade was over and the chattering crowd started to disperse. One of those leaving her kerbside vantage point was six-year-old Talia Kaka who, when asked to describe her favourite part of the parade, was unequivocal in her response.

“All of it”.

Talia wasn’t there just to take in the spectacle, explained Selene, who was carrying a bucket of lollies. “She collects candy through the year and gives it away at Christmas.

Christmas is about giving.”

The parade may signal the beginning of season of goodwill, but it also marks something equally important, according to Selene. “It’s a nice way to end the year.”

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Santa Parade “the best in 20 years”

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JO RICHARDS

Drivers crossing Takaka Hill have become accustomed to waiting at traffic lights, but after almost three years, a growing number are seeing red at the continued delays.

For professional drivers and haulage contractors, the minutes spent idling at the stop signs are not just frustrating, but also costly. Merv Solly, boss of Golden Bay’s major haulier, estimates his firm has taken a financial hit well into seven figures and he is running out of patience.

“The time delays have become unacceptable. We can’t afford it,” said Merv at a meeting with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) last Friday afternoon.

NZTA had arranged the meeting to share the latest developments on the reinstatement project with Sollys and local councillors. The transport agency’s project manager Andrew Adams was joined by colleague and senior advisor engagement and communications Jacqui Sadler. Also in attendance were Beckers design project manager Daniel Chamberose, Tasman District councillors Celia Butler and Chris Hill, Golden Bay Community Board member Grant Knowles, and from Sollys, Merv and Ed Solly.

Andrew provided a brief update on progress with the five unfinished sites (designated 6, 7, 9, 11 and 13) pointing out that a combination of inconsistent geological structure, Covid shutdown and recent heavy rainfall had severely hampered the year’s progress.

He explained that rebuilding the Bay’s lifeline first involves excavating the hillside until the firm rock is exposed in order to provide a solid foundation for the construction of the Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) retaining walls. And he assured Merv that digging would soon be completed at four of the five sites, allowing the walls to rise, but Site 13, which he called “the problem child”, was the exception.

“We still haven’t reached the bottom.”

This is a significant bump in the road reconstruction because the traffic lights at the upper end of the road works cannot be moved downhill to Site 11 – which would reduce maximum delay from 14 to 8 minutes – until Site 13 is completed.

Merv had opposed the relocation of the lights to Site 13, suggesting stop/go signs for that section. “The difference

between 8 and 14 minutes is a long time if you have a [tachograph] log.”

And he criticised what he believed was poor management and a lack of urgency. “If we ran our business the way this project is being run, we would be out of business.” He suggested that, if the main contractor was not delivering on its commitments, then NZTA should take firm action. “If Downer can’t perform, then get someone who can.”

When the contract was awarded to Downer last November, it was anticipated that the two-lane highway would be fully reinstated before the end of this month. Andrew explained that contract slippages were being closely monitored by head office.

“I’m reporting monthly to Wellington.” Despite the significant delays, he expects most of the work to be completed in the next six months. “I’m pretty confident that we’ll have two lanes open by mid-year.”

Merv didn’t sound convinced. “You haven’t done what you said, which was work at all sites…It’s time to see some real proactive management.”

Chris called for the work to be “amped up”, and Celia warned there was a danger of Bay residents losing their marbles over the prolonged Marble Mountain misery.

“You owe it to the community to reduce waiting time. It’s taken nearly three years; people are starting to feel it’s not going to be finished.”

The following day, the project team manned a trade stall at the Village Market in Takaka, part of the NZTA’s community engagement programme. Andrew, Jacqui and Daniel were joined by two representatives from Downers, and between them the team answered a wide range of questions from numerous members of the public.

Speaking on Monday, Jacqui said around 100 people visited the stall.

“We got a lot of positive feedback and a very small amount of not-so-positive feedback – all of which is helpful.” She explained that a key objective was to seek ways to help freight operators while the traffic lights were still in place, which she hoped would not be for too much longer.

“We will be working very hard to get the road open to two lanes by mid-2021, and project completed by end of 2021.”

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Reining in cats, like dogs

It is understandable that our feline friends have escaped any restrictive regulations so far, as cats are New Zealand‘s favourite pet and it is simply politically unpopular, as seen when Gareth Morgan received the big stink eye from cat owners when he addressed the very risky issue. However, someone has to clean the litter box and acknowledge the huge costs due to the harm caused by these aloof predators who are unaware of the damage they cause to humanity (bites and scratches can lead to hospitalisation and some of those cases are fatal) and to our seriously dwindling native bird population. Approximately 45 per cent of us own cats. Around 31 per cent of us are dog owners who are obliged to take responsibility for their pets by paying licence fees and not allowing dogs to roam. Sadly there are about two million feral cats in New Zealand living off creatures they hunt, some of which are endangered. It is high time we do the one thing we can easily do; reduce cat harms with sensible regulations, similar to what we have for dogs.

The soft company of lovable cat can be a delight, but there is a big elephant in the absurdity department and it has whiskers and purrs.

Victoria Davis

Cats: Control claws required

Regarding Linda O’Connor’s letter concerning cats (GBW, 11/12), I don’t think she properly read my letter. Her assertions: 1. She refers to “choice” between cats and wildlife as my idea, but I talked of “win-win”. Safe environments for both; 2. She says cats prey on rodents. True, and on everything else that moves.

One or two bait stations solve rat problems; 3. She talks of Forest and Bird’s Cat Fact sheet. I’ve never read it. Our Regional Council Pest Strategy minutes from 2015 include reference to scientific studies one of which found cats that do bring back kills do so for only one-fifth of their catch.; 4. Linda concludes each domestic cat kills only two native birds a year. The woman up the road who, during spring was distraught her cat brought her three dead wax-eyes each morning, would be puzzled by such a claim, as would her cat; 5. Linda talks of confining cats indoors. Not my idea. I talked of “catios”. Some are mere cages, not recommended. Others often are inventive and playful places for cats to play and exercise in fresh air and should always include the option of a return to the comforts of your home.

The more the owner takes responsibility, the better they provide for their cat. Cat legislation is needed before it’s too late for our threatened indigenous species.

Karen Brookes

Young travellers will still come

Having no freedom camping areas in Golden Bay most definitely does not shut out young travellers. But instead of spending their disposable income on flat whites, hippy pants, local wares, beer, food, and supporting our amazing music scene they will be able to spend it on flat whites, hippy pants, local wares, beer, food, supporting our amazing music scene, and accommodation thus enhancing an even wider range of

businesses across the Bay. Potentially it could be the same amount of money in - just more evenly distributed.

Another positive is returning the public spaces to public use so that anyone, including young travellers, can pop down to the river or the beach for a swim or a picnic or some bird-watching, or maybe just a bit of peace.

Of course, the third benefit is the improved care for our finite environment that having campers in campgrounds or other accommodation will enable.

I think it’s a great step towards a sustainability managed future for residents, visitors, and the environment.

Jill Pearson

A freedom camper’s story

I recently listened to the most enlightening freedom camper’s story. A 25-year-old from Brazil shared so much about the feelings of her ilk.

She pointed out whilst the world was a wonderful planet, New Zealand is the only country with a worldwide reputation for freedom camping. She told me she spends an average of $50-60 per day on food, activities (like kayaking), the great walk, pubs, coffee, and socialising with others. She feels spending $15-20 per day on commercial camp fees is stupid, when she can camp for free. She has a work visa for a year and will do anything to earn a buck. When we consider the average tourist can only get four weeks paid holiday per year, to spend their money on travel, these young people have a year to spend their savings, or the money they earn whilst in New Zealand. Three years ago, I had two French wwoofers who actually paid me for their parents to come to stay, at my full tariff. Simply because they could afford my fees, and their parents could not. As has been pointed out, these freedom campers are ambassadors for our country, and the goodwill we generate is priceless. Bearing in mind the thousands of “freedom campers” who come here, and how the economy benefits, have we cut off our nose to spite our face? Do the math. One camper spending $50 per day for a year, compared with the average tourist spending $500 per day for four weeks. There has to be a concept that has a win-win solution for the future.

Reg Turner

Bricking it

The Top of the South LEGO club is hosting a brick show at the Pohara Hall on Monday 4 January 2021 from 10am-3pm.

If there is anyone in the community who would like to display their LEGO build (both original creations and set builds are welcome) please get in touch with us at goldenbaylego@gmail. com. This will be a community event and there is an open invite for anyone to attend the show on the day to come see what is on display. Entry fee $2 per person (children under three free).

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Let’s hear it for the band

Many thanks to the members of the Takaka Citizens band for the Christmas carols we were entertained with on Monday night. It brought back many memories of the days of the bus when you used to come out here and do the rounds as you did in Takaka. It was a most enjoyable 45 minutes and you all had us singing along with you. In spite of the large advertisement in The GB Weekly, it was sad that not many Collingwood folk took advantage of the entertainment. Great to see new faces behind the instruments - some of them young people. Just love your conductor too. Well done, and thank you all for contributing to the Christmas feeling. It made up for not being able to have you out here for Anzac Day. See you next year!

Jill Pomeroy

Freedom camping ban – a right denied

To those responsible: I’m very disappointed about the decision to totally ban freedom camping. Not only the social and economic implications this is imposing on all of us, but also the flow on effect - to have the right/privilege to stay by the river, the beach, put up a tent, cook some kai, relax, have a beer, and stay the night, denied from our lives. This is a joke; this is control.

Stu Percival

Freedom camping – the ideal site

My best wishes to Holly Osmond, owner of the Roots Bar, (GBW, 11/12) and her supporters if they want to set up a free camping site specifically for young people.

Tasman District Council has proven itself adept at creating freedom camping slums in Golden Bay, so Holly might be able to show them how it can be done properly.

I imagine it would be free to stay, with no need to book, no restriction on length of stay, someone to manage the site, marked out spaces, toilets, sinks, showers, and clothes washing facilities. There would be eco-friendly soaps. It would be environmentally responsible so it would not be located next to a river, estuary or critical area for endangered shorebirds. It would be socially responsible, so it would not be located on a toxic waste site, or in an area prone to flood or fire. It would be culturally respectful so not located in a cemetery or on a site sacred to Manawhenua ki Mohua.

It would be respectful to local residents, especially those that have lost employment and income due to Covid-19, so there would be no cost to ratepayers and taxpayers.

Perhaps the way forward is to establish a charitable trust

and begin crowd funding. Of course, the first financial backers are likely to be local business owners who have complained about the closures of freedom camping sites in Golden Bay. Ron Eckman

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Freedom camping – appeal to landowners

Thanks to everyone who came and made their support known for the continued search for a free camping site in Golden Bay this summer. You all gave me plenty of hope that we can find a positive solution.

We are interested in hearing from anyone who has sufficient land close to town that could host our young traveller this summer. From after Christmas to end of February is ideal.

Email: rootsbariscool@gmail.com for enquiries into what’s involved (very little on your end).

Holly Osmond

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Room to accommodate freedom

Holly Osmond is exactly right (GBW, 11/12). It is incredibly sad that we have driven out freedom camping.

The industry talks publicly of “‘high value” tourists, but the rest can go live on the old dump. Our collective attitude could hardly be made plainer. Do we really have tourists just to get their money?

There is a mean spiritedness about this, a small minded fearfulness. A bit of freedom while we are young is an essential part of finding our way in the world.

Otherwise we will create a society where everything that is not authorised is prohibited, and out of fear we welcome video surveillance cameras in case someone (one of those other people) is up to no good.

We don’t have to go this way: we can do better. We can afford to accommodate freedom, and to be generous.

Andrew Yuill

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NEWS IN BRIEF Museum in need of spruce up

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The Collingwood Museum Society has three new committee members - president Kevin Riley, secretary Kay Riley (on right) and treasurer Di-ana Win. With the new committee, come new ideas. The Rockville Museum is in great need of a spruce up and bit of TLC. It has been around for 40 years and has seen many a committee member and pillars of the local community during that time. Over the years, the public have been generous with their donations; without them, the museum could not stay open. The regular “Steam Ups” have always been greatly received and the next one, on Sunday 3 January 2021, has a little extra including a bouncy castle and a sale of old-fashioned cook books. As always, the kitchen will be steaming with scones, sausages, and sausage rolls, plus tea and coffee, and drinks for the kids.

“As a committee we are really proud of both of our museums, but like any voluntary organisation, we need help - not just in funds, but practical help,” said treasurer Di-ana Win. “I am sure there are some strapping young and old lads – or lasses – out there, who have muscles, talent and are not scared to handle a paint brush. Being Golden Bay I am sure we can find some imaginative people out there, to give the old girl some life in Rockville. So, don’t be shy, all help is welcome. We could get a real working bee going, and refreshments will be provided.”

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Hospice Tree at NBS Takaka

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This Christmas, for the first time, a hospice Tree of Remembrance has been placed in Takaka.

Nelson Tasman Hospice philanthropy coordinator Georgia Ciaran says the Golden Bay tree, part of an established global initiative, will help fund local support services.

“Trees of Remembrance is an annual tradition for hospices around the world and a vital fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice which needs to raise 45 per cent of its annual operating costs each year to remain free for patients, their families and whanau.”

Georgia says it’s as much about honouring memories as it is about raising money.

“People who visit the Tree can make a donation and receive a remembrance card to write a message to a lost loved one on and place it on the Tree.”

The tree is located at NBS, Commercial Street, Takaka until Christmas Eve. All donations from the Tree of Remembrance go to Nelson Tasman Hospice.

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It has been a crazy year and we wish, like the rest of the country, for a better 2021.

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Christmas Day and new year’s day fall on a Friday this year so there will be no changes to kerbside collections in GOLDEN BAY. Please place your recycling bins and bags on the roadside in a location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the area prior to collection day or have extra, you can drop your official rubbish bags and recycling at any Resource Recovery Centre free of charge.

Make sure you do not overfill your recycling bin or glass crate, or it will not be collected. If you need a second crate for glass, you can buy one from a Council office or Resource Recovery Centre for $20. Because this is a busy time of year our contractor will have extra vehicles on the road and will be starting early. Please remember to have your rubbish and recycling out by 7.00 am and please take care when passing our collection vehicles.

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National staycation: Kiwis boost

GBPA chair Cheryl Elsey: “Takaka suffered during lockdown, like many other towns.” Photo: Jo Richards.

GB Kayaks budgeted for a considerable loss this season, but have had bookings from a lot of North Island travellers. Photo: Kane Hartill ALISTAIR HUGHES

As we approach the holiday season many in Golden Bay will not be sorry to see this particular year out.

Twelve months ago, as our many local tourist-based businesses embarked on a bright new 2020, dark mutterings of a coming recession seemed to be the very worst they would have to brace themselves for. However, the global disruption Managers of Golden Bay Motel Kevin and Fern Greenem. “Our and tragedy wrought by the coronavirus pandemic was to business is probably 75 per cent overseas tourists,” says Kevin. completely alter the realities of business and everyday life.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Although we were blessed to have been quarantined in a particularly beautiful and already isolated area, our crucial tourism industry continues to face previously unimagined challenges.

At the recent Golden Bay Promotion Association (GBPA) annual general meeting, chair Cheryl Elsey summed up the importance of tourism to our district.

“For 35 years we’ve been telling people what we have here: the beauty, the tranquility and the magic of Golden Bay. Tourism is behind a significant number of jobs and businesses, and is now cemented as a part of our community. The shoulder seasons were extending and more visitors were experiencing what we’ve got to offer here. But then, as we all know, Covid arrived and on 26 March we were all in lockdown.”

The effects were to be immediate, with visitor spend in the Nelson/Tasman region dropping by $20 million compared to the same period last year. April saw that total plummet to almost zero as the impact of our national Covid-19 lockdown was fully felt.

Lisa Savage, the co-owner of Golden Bay Kayaks, doesn’t pull punches when describing how this affected her own business.

“When lockdown occurred we lost a quarter of our season.

“The winter was good, and we definitely don’t have any complaints,” We had been humming along, but then the wheels started to says David Dwyer, manager of the Dangerous Kitchen.

Photo: Jo Richards. fall off in mid-March.”

The late arrival of the summer weather meant that Lisa was only able to operate for 11 weeks across last season. The calm, sunny days the Bay enjoyed during quarantine only added insult to injury, and the kayaking season was over by the time restrictions were lifted again. “So we estimate we lost between 35 to 45 per cent of our business. But we don’t have high overheads, and Tasman District Council has been really Perfect for couples, a playground good, providing a bit of a discount and allowing us to pay our for families and a paradise for hikers! rent monthly.”

Kevin Greenem, manager of the Golden Bay Motel, has a similar story.

“As far as bookings went, last year had been looking really good. They actually started about six weeks earlier than usual, at the beginning of October.”

Kevin had reservations right through to the end of May, for what showed every sign of being a very busy season.

1000 acres of private “A lot of groups were coming in from different places around West Coast to explore the world; one from Belgium even had all nine units booked.

7 unique beaches But when lockdown arrived we lost about two and half months’ along 3km of coastline worth of bookings, plus the winter ones as well.”

However, the easing of restrictions saw a gradual return of 03 524 8711 business for the Golden Bay Motel. info@tehapu.co.nz “I’d say August/September was when it started to pick up www.tehapu.co.nz again, says Kevin, “and we’ve had a really good winter. There’s a lot of North Islanders travelling, lots of Aucklanders, and 10

they’ve kept us going.”

“Takaka suffered during lockdown, like many other towns,” recalls GBPA chair Cheryl Elsey, “But when New Zealand got that green light to travel again, we had a totally different result.

Many local business saw a 30 to 40 per cent increase in sales, and we had our first winter with a shining new sign spread throughout the Bay: ‘No Vacancy.’”

Moving into spring, figures collected by the GBPA actually showed a 15 per cent increase in visitors to the information centre, over the same period last year.

One business that definitely benefited when restrictions were lifted was iconic Takaka cafe, The Dangerous Kitchen.

“The winter was good, and we definitely don’t have any complaints,” says manager David Dwyer. “We thought it would be really dire, but it’s actually been quite the opposite. And I think that’s probably lifted the mood of everyone in town, for the retailers, at least.”

David provides a different perspective by looking at the Covid-related events as the latest in a series of challenges The Dangerous Kitchen has faced over the last decade. During he and partner Yvonne’s first three years of ownership there were two “hundred-year floods”, which saw them wading through water to serve customers. And then, of course, there was Cyclone Gita.

“When lockdown occurred we lost a quarter of our season.”

Lisa Savage, GB Kayaks

“Gita was more challenging, I think. Because there wasn’t any understanding at the time, or support available like the Covid wage subsidy,” says David. “Even the locals were freaking out about spending any money, because they worried about the availability of food. But every event has been an opportunity for us to learn new skills and take them forward.”

Holly Osmond at the Roots Bar certainly learned some new skills during lockdown, and quickly made a limited menu available to grateful housebound burger fans, thanks to a delivery app called Bopple. Her return to business as usual saw Holly launch a successful fundraising campaign in collaboration with the Mussel Inn, after their survival as live music venues was affected by the pandemic restrictions. Its purpose was to regain lost revenue so they could continue to book future gigs. Maintaining Takaka’s status as one of the few small towns in the country with two sought-after music venues is another important aspect of our local tourist industry.

At the northern end of the Bay, the situation is different once again. Pamela Forbes of Cape Farewell Horse Treks chose to close even earlier in March than government lockdown restrictions required, out of concern for her neighbours and friends in the predominantly older community she lives in.

“When the borders closed and lockdown came into effect, we went from having a busy, profitable season to nothing. But we also have a small income from farming so can weather the downturn,” says Pamela.

However, she says the September school holidays were...

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Visitor Centre manager Jasmine Polglase says some businesses are doing well, while others are not. File photo.

Cape Farewell Horse Treks has seen business pick up strongly as New Zealanders explore their own backyard. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

...“fantastic,” which gives her optimism for this season. And the number of New Zealanders travelling around their own country has also been apparent.

“We have enjoyed having so many Kiwis, including many from the North Island who have never been to the South before.

Hearing from customers how lucky we are, with our superb quality of life and our stunningly beautiful and productive environment, truly makes us appreciate being Kiwis.”

Paddy Gillooly, manager of the neighbouring Farewell Spit Eco Tours, reports that after the lockdown people started travelling almost straight away.

“There has been a steady stream through the door ever since. But as far as the coming summer goes, the crystal ball is a bit murky in regard to possible changes in Covid alert levels.”

This ever-present unknown is only one of many currently facing local owners and operators.

Clearly, the effect of the pandemic on Golden Bay’s tourism industry is a more complex issue than first glance would suggest. While winter might have brought unexpected benefits, the true test will surely be this summer season, with a complete absence of the overseas holidaymakers who form such a crucial part of local tourism’s life-blood.

“We have enjoyed having so many Kiwis, including many from the North Island who have never been to the South before.

Pamela Forbes, Cape Farewell Horse Treks

Gisela Purcell, visitor destination manager for the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA), is well aware of the uncertainties the industry is facing.

“People are spending money right now, but we just don’t know what’s ahead of us. We feel this summer season will be compact and that New Zealanders will take their summer break within the school holiday period.”

To counter this, the NRDA has been quite deliberate about promoting the Nelson/Tasman region to people like retirees, and those without children who prefer to holiday outside of the traditional school break.

“Because that is when we’ll really miss the usual overseas visitor spend. In the shoulder season, (the buildup to Christmas), and then late February through to Easter is when many internationals would still have been visiting.”

And on that note, there are some very sobering figures from Statistics New Zealand to consider. Prior to the pandemic, tourism was our largest export industry, contributing 21% of foreign exchange earnings and directly employing 8.4% of our country’s entire workforce.

Last year, international tourism expenditure here was worth an enormous $17.2 billion, over one-fifth of New Zealand’s total exports of goods and services.

The question then becomes whether domestic tourism spend in Golden Bay will in any way compensate for this colossal loss of revenue.

An important factor would appear to be the type of business.

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that Pakawau Beach Park was 90 per cent full from Christmas to Waitangi Day, due to returning families booked in over the summer. But the same was not the case for motels, which continue to reel from international visitor cancellations.

“Our business is probably 75 per cent overseas tourists, says Kevin Greenem of the Golden Bay Motel. “There will certainly be a lot of New Zealanders getting out and about, but it won’t cover what we’ve lost with overseas bookings. Kiwis are staying longer and some are using us as a base to travel around the place. But it’s going to be a short, sharp mid-December to mid-January season.”

Lisa Savage of Golden Bay Kayaks also feels the impact of our closed international borders keenly. “We’ve budgeted on a 40 per cent decline this summer, because domestic visitors are not going to compensate for the lack of overseas tourists.

So anything above that will be a bonus.”

But she has noticed some encouraging signs.

“We’ve got some good forward bookings, there’s a lot of Aucklanders coming down, and a really large group has just booked in. We’ve also been ticking along with a lot of those internationals who are still in New Zealand, but I think it’s going to be a brief season.”

Lisa is referring the same mid-January drop-off in bookings that other businesses have noted, but has also been busy finding ways to adapt. “We’re going to operate out of Pohara Top 10 Motor Camp this year, and offer one-day hire in conjunction with Moana paddle boards in Nelson. Golden Bay is always about connections, so that’s been a good thing.”

David Dwyer at The Dangerous Kitchen remains optimistic about this holiday season, believing that the far greater number of New Zealanders holidaying in Golden Bay will make up for his missing overseas business.

“We’ve heard that the campgrounds are booked out. And I’d guess we might have a really busy time post-Christmas, as we normally do, but maybe it doesn’t last as long. There will be a different temperament, as well, a different bunch of people, so we’re excited to see this new kind of tourism and to just make the most of it. From what I’ve heard, it’s better here than a lot of other tourist spots in New Zealand.”

At Cape Farewell Horse Treks, Pamela Forbes also concludes on a happy note. “We are seeing visitors amazed by the beauty of their own country; it is so satisfying and joyful. We are prepared to have the borders remain closed, and support the common-sense slow and steady approach, to keep our nation happy and healthy until deemed safe enough to reopen. And in the meantime, we will look forward to hopefully having a very Kiwi Christmas season.”

Looking even further into the future, Gisela Purcell at the NRDA hazards a guess at where our first influx of international visitors will come from.

“We’re fairly confident that the first overseas market to reopen will be Australia. What I’m hearing from my contacts there is a real desire from Australians to come to New Zealand when the borders reopen, and our job will be to promote that they come to the top of the South Island.”

The baton will then be passed to our resilient tourism owners and operators of Golden Bay, who by then will be well experienced at adapting to changing opportunities.

Paddy Gillooly of Farewell Spit Eco Tours has seen “a steady stream” of vistors since lockdown ended. File photo.

Owner of Roots Bar Holly Osmond learned some new skills during lockdown. Photo: Jo Richards.

Cape Farewell Horse Treks’ Pamela Forbes: “We are seeing visitors amazed by the beauty of their own country. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

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What a wonderful feeling summer brings to the Saturday market. It’s an eclectic mixture of quirk and quality, and an exciting selection of local produce – a veritable bounty of fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, baking, meat and preserves.

Bring a basket or two and enjoy an hour browsing, socialising, shopping and enjoying the local vibe of summer.

At a favourite stall, we recently bought some old garden tools. Beautifully restored and attractively presented they look even better on the wall than they do in the garden. There is something to be found here for everyone – from natural beauty products, craft and jewellery to books, clothing, hats and snacks...

The list goes on.

Today, we are looking for the ingredients for a Christmas Day feast. First stop is Ellis Creek Farms to check out their extensive selection of beef cuts. This family-owned farm in Clifton has been operating for 80 years. The meat is the result of “ethically raised, healthy and contented animals, using sprayfree regenerative pasture, improving the capacity of the land to sequester carbon, build organic matter and protect and enhance our waterways”. What is there not to love?

We buy some fillet, which we will rub with olive oil and season well. Cooked on the BBQ and finished with the lid down to our preferred rare. A good rest before slicing and serving at room temperature with a Greek-style salad.

For these ingredients we gather green beans, which will be blanched and added to tomato, red onion, cucumber and olives. A garlic lemon dressing and some Kervella Essence cheese cut into rough cubes and it’s ready to go.

Kervella Cheese is owned and run by a personable duo with 80 years of experience in the cheese business between them.

Gabrielle and Alan are passionate about what they do and are constantly experimenting and evolving. They are one of only three accredited raw-milk cheese producers in the whole of NZ.

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Their pick for a cheese to go with Christmas cake is their Pikiki Knowledge. We also purchase some Blanc cheese to take home and spread on toasted Bacca sourdough with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Gabrielle informs us that by adding slices of tomato and a few basil leaves this snack then becomes “Holy Trinity toast” and perfect for a tasty starter for our Christmas feast.

Bacca sourdough bread is delicious, and we were recently lucky enough to be driving past their bakery in Tukurua just after they had taken a batch of sweet sticky buns and bread from the oven, still warm and smelling like bread should. You will find their stall at the Saturday market, and I urge you to stock up.

Dessert on the big day will be mini pavlovas with whipped cream, berries and a berry sauce. A good selection of berries and cherries can be found at a few stalls around the market.

Strawberries, boysenberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries will all come together with a simple berry sauce.

This elevates the flavour to new berry heights and the sauce can easily be made well before, using a 1kg bag of frozen raspberries to which you add 1/4 cup of sugar and a splash of water.

Cook until syrupy and slightly thickened, then press through a sieve to remove the seeds. Allow to cool and freeze in small punnets.

This becomes a life-saver for impromptu desserts over summer. Perfect with panna cotta, pavlova, ice cream, trifle or any berry-related dessert.

The pavlova can be homemade or bought in a four- or sixpack from the supermarket. Just whip some cream with a drop of vanilla and you’re done. It’s easy and looks like summer on a plate. Add some mint leaves, as these add to the Christmas colours.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas. May your plate be full and your clothes be stretchy.

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In case you hadn’t noticed, beer has grown up and become all sophisticated over the past few years. Forget the six o’clock swill mind-set; now craft beer connoisseurs sound increasingly like wine buffs in their descriptions of “hop-driven” pale ales, “chocolatey” stouts, malts “with hints of coffee”, and a whole host of other flavours including bubble-gum, spice and fruit.

As with wine and food combinations, matching beer with what’s on your plate opens up a world of taste where the whole can add up to more than the sum of the parts. So forget “two pints of lager and a packet of crisps”, although this is still a cracking combo, and start to think about selecting the right brew to wash down your lunch, dinner, or anytime barbeque.

Fortunately for Top of the South drinkers, our back yard is fizzing with small breweries, each crafting its own distinct range of beers – from pale lagers to dark stouts, and everything in between, including Hazy’s IPAs, and red, amber, blonde, and brown ales .

Close to home, the Mussel Inn has been making its own beer since 1995. All of its brews are made from locally sourced ingredients and are naturally brewed, unfiltered and unpasteurised. Although seasonal specials are produced from time to time there are four well-established mainstays: Golden Goose Lager, Pale Whale Ale, Captain Cooker and Dark Horse.

Over the Hill in Riwaka, the Hop Federation’s core range covers the same spectrum of shades and flavours, but of course with its own distinctive personality.

When it comes to matching bespoke brews with typical Kiwi tucker, there are a few simple rules. Pale beers, like lagers and blondes go nicely with light food, while darker brews work well with red meats and barbequed food. So, for chicken, salmon, salads and grilled fish, a lager is a sound choice. However, if opting for burgers, fish and chips or pizza, then a pale or amber ale with a pronounced hoppy component will prove to be a happy partner; and for beef, pork, or venison – particularly if barbequed – the malty flavours of a brown ale, porter or stout will stand up well.

Fortunately for Golden Bay’s craft beer aficionados, a wide selection of their favourite tipple is available in Takaka.

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Super Liquor manager Karalyn Bartlett pours a crafty draft in the Takaka Store. Photo: Jo Richards.

on tap, including those from the Mussel Inn, Hop Federation, Townshend, and Eddyline Brewery. Store manager Karalyn Barnett explains how the system works. “People can bring their own bottles for refill and pay by the litre.”

On the wall above the craft beer shelves, Karalyn has placed a guide to matching beer and food, so once customers have picked their Christmas menus, they can choose a beer to match.

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Holly named CAS Dux

Holly Rillstone, CAS Dux. Photo:

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For her sheer hard work, Holly Rillstone has been awarded this year’s Collingwood Area School Dux. Admitting that the Covid lockdown period put her off her stride for a while, she acknowledged the help she received from her teachers, with whom she was in frequent contact.

Holly, from Pakawau, says she doesn’t see herself as a “natural academic” but knew she needed to achieve to get to university.

With encouraging, supportive mentoring from “really, really good teachers,” she worked hard to achieve top results.

But that didn’t mean spending all her time studying – Holly said she did the majority of her work at school during school hours.

Her favourite subjects are English and Drama – taught by Monica Manning – and Outdoor Education with Simon Graves.

Teacher Garry Lewis was especially helpful with Earth and Space Science and Biology. These were the subjects Holly excelled in.

She also has a strong start for her university funds, as she received scholarships from the Returned Services Association, Altrusa House and the Nelson Women’s Educational Trust, plus $1000 as Dux. Holly said: “I love being outdoors. Sport has been a big part of my life for the last five or six years.” She has experienced many outdoor activities: rock climbing (part of a Whenua Iti course), tramping, sailing and caving. Tightrope walking, too: “It’s a rope between two trees, like training for any emergencies – so it’s how you use your balance.”

That’s not all – Holly has been in the CAS netball A team consistently for the past five years and she played in the under-16 touch rugby team that travelled to Rarotonga last year.

In Area Schools tournaments she has participated in volleyball, touch rugby, soccer, netball and Kī-O-Rahi.

“My advice for aspiring students is just not to stress too much. Make sure you communicate frequently with your teachers if you’re struggling with something. Don’t forget to still go out and have fun with your friends. After all, exams are just to test your memory, and internals can always be redone.

It’s your last few years of school; you’re supposed to enjoy it, not stress about it.”

Great advice from one who “chilled out during study breaks between exams” and clearly enjoys a healthy balance in life.

Holly will no doubt excel again when she heads to Canterbury University in 2021, to study Primary School Teaching.

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CAS Senior leavers show off their glittering prizes. From left, Holly Rillstone, Dani McLellan, Dallas Erb, Luca Olney. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

Always a highlight on the school calendar, the annual prizegiving ceremony at Collingwood Area School (CAS) brought students, staff, parents and carers together recently to celebrate the year’s achievements.

Principal Hugh Gully and assistant principal Alison Menary opened the special assembly before Board of Trustees member Joyce Wyllie reflected on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It’s been a year of challenges and uncertainties, but we are all here,” she said before turning to future tasks. “As we plan a new flash building, we also need to build our culture, and cultivate respect.”

Hugh also looked back over a difficult few months. “We started the year full of optimism, but things were thrown at us that we didn’t see coming.” He said that CAS was a “brave school”, adding “things have been a bit wobbly, and we have been severely tested, but the resilience shown through Covid has been outstanding”.

Referring to the rebuilding of classrooms and culture, Hugh said he was very optimistic about the future. “I see incredible potential to be something very special.”

The guest speaker, CAS 2003 Dux Stephanie Win, stepped up to the podium and told the story of how, after 13 years at the school, she had studied science at Otago University eventually gaining a doctorate in the field of immunology. “Since my PhD, I have worked in the UK, Germany and Tokyo. That’s what I’ve AWARDS LIST. Service to School Awards: Lilly Bain, Holly Rillstone, Dani McLellan, Luca Olney, Hayley Page, Nora Becker. Year 8 Awards: Most Improved in Social Studies: Maddison Strange; Most Improved in Visual Arts: Maia Bain; Most Improved in Mathematics: Cooper Ricketts; Most Improved in English: Thorin McQueen; Academic Achievement in Technology and Physical Education: Royce Rhodes; Academic Achievement in Visual Arts and Technology: Miro Weiss; Academic Achievement in Visual Art, Most consistent in Social Studies, 3rd Overall in Year 8: Skyla Powell; Academic Achievement in English, Most Consistent in English, Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts and Social Studies, 2nd Overall in Year 8: Briar Culverwell; Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, 1st Overall in Year 8: Caleb Scott; Year 8 Academic Cup: Caleb Scott. Year 9 Awards: Most Improved in Social Studies: Alex Lockwood; Most Consistent in Mathematics, Most Improved in English: Taylor Scott; Most Consistent Effort in English: Joy Wells; Most Consistent Effort in Science, Most Improved in Visual Art: Courtney Riordan; Academic Achievement in Physical Education, Most improved in Science and Mathematics: Natalie Iorns; Academic Achievement in Visual Art: Grace Strange; Most Consistent in Social Studies, Most Improved in Visual Art and Technology, 2nd Overall in Year 9: Bianca Honey; Academic Achievement in English Mathematics, Science, Technology and Social Science, Most Consistent in Visual Arts and Technology, 1st Overall in Year 9: Nora Becker. Year 10 Awards: Most Improved in Science: Asha Reddy; Most Improved in Visual Art: Renee Payne; Most Improved in Technology: Zoe Whitwell; Most Improved in English and Social Studies: Ben Rillstone; Academic Achievement in Science, Most Consistent effort in Social Studies, Most Improved in Visual Art: Iris Garbutt; Academic Achievement in Visual Art and Social Studies: Claire Sparrow; Academic Achievement in Technology and Physical Education, Most Consistent in Mathematics, Science and Physical Education: Jayden Page; Academic Achievement in Technology, Most Consistent in English, 2nd Overall in Year 10: Tiana Olney; Academic Achievement in English and Mathematics, Most Consistent in Visual Art and Technology, 1st Overall in Year 10: Bonnie Rhodes. Special Awards for Year 8-10: Heywood Trophy for Toi Maori and The Arts: Nora Becker; Social Science Cup for Achievement in Social Sciences: Claire Sparrow; Achievement in Sport Trophy Year 8-10: Ben Rillstone; Pounamu Leadership Award Trophy: Bonnie Rhodes;

done with my education.” But she said that success is not just about academic qualifications. “Define what success means to you and strive to achieve that.”

The handing out of awards began with Year 8 and progressed upwards through special awards, scholarships and NCEA achievements, which culminated in Holly Rillstone from Pakawau being named Dux. Maths and Science teacher Garry Lewis congratulated all the students on their success, happily noting that all Level 1 and Level 2 NCEA students had already achieved the requisite number of credits, even before final exam results were taken into account. “They have done extremely well.”

Garry explained that all award winners would be taking away an extra prize this year. “Your tree can help change the environment for the better…it’s symbolic of your growth as a life-long learner.”

Turning to this year’s leavers, Garry said, “We hope we have prepared you for your future. Learn to enjoy the journey you are about to embark upon.”

The leavers took the first step on that journey by each making what were warm, humorous and affectionate farewell speeches.

Alison then closed the assembly, inviting all guests to partake of a cuppa and kai in the staff room.

The prizegiving was done and dusted for another – in this case a very challenging – year.

Hindmarsh Walker Trophy for Arts: Claire Sparrow; Collingwood Area School Most Outstanding Effort: Nora Becker. NCEA Level 1 Awards: Most Improved in Physical Education: Alvin Rhodes; Most Consistent in Technology and Physical Education, Most Improved in English: Patrick Honey; Academic Achievement in Performing Arts: Devon Morris-Brown; Academic Achievement in Hospitality: Lewis Smith; Academic Achievement in Hospitality, Most Improved in Horticulture: Aaliyah Lockwood; Academic Achievement in Physical Education, Most Improved in Visual Art and Technology: Daniel Davis; Academic Achievement in Horticulture, Most Improved in Mathematics and Science: Hayley Page; Academic Achievement in English and Mathematics, Most Consistent in Science, Hospitality and Horticulture, 2nd Overall in NCEA Level 1: Lilly Bain; Academic Achievement in Science, Visual Art, Technology, Most Consistent in English, Mathematics and Visual Art, Most Improved in Hospitality, 1st Overall in NCEA Level 1: Nicole Custers. NCEA Level 2 Awards: Academic Achievement in English, Visual Art and Performing Art, 2nd Overall in NCEA Level 2: Sarah-Renee Van Kleef; Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Most Improved in Outdoor Education, 1st Overall in NCEA Level 2: Momoti Karutakea. Special Awards: Te Tai Tapu Taonga Award: Lilly Bain; Dedication and Achievement in Basketball: Daniel Davis; Network Tasman Awards: Lilly Bain, Momoti Karutakea, Holly Rillstone; Achievement Through STAR/ Gateway Award: Dani McLellan; Riley Cup for Most Cooperative Senior Pupil: Holly Rillstone; Colin Baas Cup for Personal Achievement and Dedication to Sport: Dani McLellan; Visual Art Trophy for Achievement in Visual Art: Nicole Custers; Collingwood Area School Board of Trustees Leadership Award: Sarah-Renee Van Kleef; Nelson Soroptimist Educational Trust (Supporting the Education of Women and Girls): Holly Rillstone; Federated Farmers Agricultural Award: Dani McLellan; Whanau Trophy for the Whanau that accumulated the most points: Whenua; RSA Scholarship 2019: Holly Rillstone; Prime Ministers Vocational Award: Dani McLellan; NMIT Scholarship: Ashley Custers; Altrusa International Award: Holly Rillstone; Head Students for 2021: Momoti Karutakea, Patrick Honey, Lilly Bain; Te Tai Tapu Kaiarahi 2021: Ben Rillstone.

NCEA Level 3 Awards: Academic Achievement in Statistics, Chemistry and Gateway: Dani McLellan; Academic Achievement in English, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Drama and Outdoor Education: Holly Rillstone; DUX for 2020: Holly Rillstone.

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 2020

Steven displays his moody blues ANITA PETERS

Until the first week of January, Takaka’s Dangerous Kitchen is showing some large graphite drawings by local artist Steven Wilkinson.

Since 2002, Steven’s name has been more synonymous with amateur theatre, his “other form of expression”, than his own art practice. He has been both acted in and directed of various productions and has also indulged in random, non-scripted performance art.

“I sawed a woman in half in front of 150 people; there was blood and everything,” he laughed.

During lockdown though, when he had “nothing to do”, his love of drawing in graphite re-emerged. “It’s a great cathartic thing,” he says. “I’ve had a hiatus and I’m glad I’ve doubled the size I was drawing before. Some drawings have to be big.”

This body of work, titled the Moody Blue series, is inspired

by Steven’s own photographs of Wharariki Beach. The large black frames and mounts enhance the tonal variations of the pencil and the strong moody nature of Wharariki, although the usual landmark islands are intentionally not the focus. Instead, the eye is more seduced by other things like “biblical” clouds, reflections and textures of sand.

“You have to pull your eye away to actually look at the islands,” Steven explains. “I want the viewer to be drawn into the image and experience it with their own memories of Wharariki, rather than what I’m creating. My style is a cross between impression, surrealism and photorealism. So, the mind fills in a lot of blanks.”

Using basic acid-free cartridge paper, Steven usually adds just one colour to the graphite pencil, mostly a touch of blue in

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Steven Wilkinson with examples of his new work on display at the Dangerous Kitchen. “I draw for me; always for me,” he says. “This is my primary method of expression. I’ve always liked graphite.”

Photo: Anita Peters.

the sky or in the wet-sand reflection. Some of the works have four or five layers of graphite applied separately and worked back with an eraser to achieve photorealistic detail.

“I see my drawings as having a relationship between the paper and the graphite. It’s not smooth paper; it has its own patterns and creates an amazing texture,” he explains.

“I might become known as the artist who only draws Wharariki; I’ve got no problems with that. It’s such a great model. But that’s more reflective – the balance between sky and land.”

Phone Steven Wilkinson 027 506 6915.

POLICE REPORT Kia ora whanau • Changes have been made to firearms licence applications and renewals. These are to be completed online with all the material required listed on the police website www. police.govt.nz • There have been a few more serious (roll over) crashes which people have been lucky to walk away from. On 12 December a vehicle left the road between Pohara and Tarakohe, landing upside down on the rocks below. That same night another vehicle rolled over into the ditch on Tangmere Road. Police are investigating both crashes. As members of the public, if you come across a crash that has just happened, please call 111 and request Police. If someone is injured ask for an ambulance as well.

• A couple of pedestrians have almost been knocked over by teenagers riding bikes on the footpath in Commercial Street. If you are able to ride at speed, you are able to ride on the road. Please look out for pedestrians especially our koroheke.

• 5 December: A 47-year-old male from out of town is being investigated for breach of his protection order.

• There seems to be a surge in attempts to scam/con people in our area. These offenders are usually based overseas and are very clever at gaining your confidence. They target the elderly with stories of computer issues or letters about inheritance from some long lost relative. Trust your instincts. Do not allow anyone to access your computer or disclose passwords. Netsafe offers a great information and reporting service online or by phone. https://report. netsafe.org.nz/ or freephone 0508 638 723 • A reminder that the schools – all schools – are out of bounds after dark. If you are found on school grounds without good reason expect to be trespassed for two years.

• 8 December: A 35-year-old local male was forbidden to drive outside the conditions of his learner licence, having ignored numerous earlier warnings.

• 8 December: A 31-year-old local male was arrested and charged with assaulting a child following an incident on

20 December.

• 10 December: A 27-year-old local male was charged with driving whilst forbidden and had his car impounded for 28 days.

• 12 December: A 31-year-old local male was charged with driving whilst forbidden and had his car impounded for 28 days.

• 12 December: A 43-year-old transient male was arrested and charged with burglary after going onto properties in Tukurua the day before. He stole a 20l fuel container. He was held in custody and appeared in the Nelson District Court on 14 December.

• A historic complaint of obtaining by deception, relating to using a credit card without permission, is being investigated.

Takaka Police wish you all a Meri Kirihimete. Stay safe, be kind and look out for each other.

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Students shine at GBHS prizegiving

GBHS Dux triumphs over adversity The Golden Bay High School Dux for 2020 has been awarded to Ella Mitchison but her journey to success has been anything but easy.

Ella started life as a very premature baby, born at just 24 weeks. Her first 10 weeks were spent in an incubator at Wellington Hospital, where she was resuscitated several times. Ella and mum Sue were then transferred to Nelson hospital for eight weeks before finally heading home to Golden Bay. For the next three months Ella needed to be on oxygen every night.

Things progressed well considering her shaky start to life, until 2012 when Ella started having seizures which varied in severity. Ella was diagnosed by the GP as having epilepsy and was medicated accordingly. She was home-schooled during this time until the seizures increased to three times per day. Ella was then hospitalised and it was discovered through an MRI scan that she had a brain tumour, which was removed in Christchurch hospital. Luckily it was benign.

Ella says: “I returned to school, where I was only supposed to remain for mornings. I insisted on staying for the whole day as I was worried that I had missed too much school. I was very tired in the evenings because of this.”

The determination and resilience Ella developed throughout this time has helped her to get to where she is today. Ella has gained some outstanding results, earning her the penultimate award of Dux and the coveted University of Otago Dux Scholarship. Ella also received the Network Tasman Year 13 award, the school Whaowhia te Kete Mātauranga Trophy for Excellence in Social Sciences and Level 3 first-in-class in Classical Studies, English, Geography and History.

These achievements required some personal sacrifice from Ella. She made the choice to give up football as it took quite a lot of her time, and time was precious after the disruption of Covid lockdown.

Ella will travel down to Dunedin in 2021 to study at Otago University. She will major in Classics, along with papers in English and History. Ella has also enrolled for an interest paper in Social Archaeology, which was chosen due to some work they did in Biology this year. Her scholarship will go towards paying for her halls of residence at Aquinas College.

Ella wishes to express her thanks to all of her teachers from year 7 to 13 and for the ongoing support she has received from her friends and family.

When asked what advice she would give to fellow students, she replied, “Don’t give up half-way through the year. Keep on going; find something to motivate you to keep going.”

SENIOR AWARDS LIST Special Awards: Dux, Ella Mitchison; Proxime Accessit, Coco Lolani; M G S Charlton Plate for Citizenship, Kynan Childs; The Colin McDonald Award for Endeavour, Storm Foxwell; Kia Kaha Awards, members of the Adventure Racing team (3rd in NZ): Amelia Scotland; Anya Murray; Pippa Struck; Ryan Gray. Scholarship Recipients: Reilly Trust Leadership Challenge, Duncan Mountfort; Returned Services Association Scholarship, Shay Oates; Lions Scholarship, Stella Bacci-Rowe; Altrusa Community Scholarship, Shay Oates; University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow, Alex HeraudJones; University of Otago Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, Rory Patching; University of Otago Dux Scholarship, Ella Mitchison; Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship, Coco Lolani; University Of Canterbury Hiranga Scholarship, Rory Patching; McKee Charitable Trust Scholarship, Stella BacciRowe; Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Jaden Brough; Keystone Scholarship, Stella Bacci-Rowe; Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award:

Dux Ella Mitchison left and Proxime Accessit Coco Lolani, proudly display their trophies. Photo: Jeanine Taylor.

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On Monday 7 December, Golden Bay High School held its Senior Prizegiving to celebrate student successes in 2020.

Principal Linda Tame talked about the challenges the school community had faced this year, including that of Covid-19, and how it was great to see the resilience displayed by students and staff. Linda also made special mention of the kindness that both staff and students showed towards each other throughout the year.

Two new changes for 2021 will be the introduction of a bilingual Maori class to accommodate the students moving through from bilingual classes at Takaka Primary, and the introduction of collaborative learning for the Years 7 and 8 students.

Special mention was given to the valued work of retiring teacher Heather McKendry and office worker Linda Mason for their contributions to GBHS. Linda thanked staff, students and the wider school community and finished with: “Follow your dreams and follow them with integrity. Life is not a destination, but a journey.”

Board of Trustees (BOT) chair Andy Williams also spoke about lockdown and how Zoom became the new way of meeting. Andy talked about the new building project and how the school has been in a preparation phase, where ideas are formed and shaped.

He thanked outgoing BOT member Cynthia Sampson for her great work, and finished by thanking staff and saying “resilience is a word

Amy Webster. Sports Awards: Senior Boys’ Swimming Champion, Tomo Clere; Senior Girls’ Swimming; Amelia Scotland; Chamberlain Trophy for Commitment to Netball; Lily Tait; Sportswoman of the Year; Anya Murray; Sportsman of the Year, Jamal Murray; Sportspersonship, Manu Bourgeois. Network Tasman Awards: Y13: Ella Mitchison, Coco Lolani, Y12: Todd Ward, Mo Balfour. Y11: Phoebe Potts, Grace O’Neill. SCHOOL AWARDS: Whaowhia te Kete Mātauranga Trophy for Excellence in Social Sciences, Ella Mitchison; Manawhenua ki Mohua Trust Trophy for Contribution to Māori within School, Renae Godsiff; TAG Trophy for Visual Arts, Aria Tomlinson; Alex Renton Memorial Trophy,Todd Ward; GBHS Arts Award, Zerlina Carlton; He Kaitaiaki O Te Taiao - Greenager of the Year Award, Bradley Shields. Level 3 First In Class: Kye Childs, Mathematics with Statistics; Alex Heraud-Jones, Chemistry (David Tunley Memorial Cup); Elyse Hopkins, Classical Studies; Coco Lolani, Biology, Classical Studies, History; Ella Mitchison, Classical Studies, English, Geography, History; Shay Oates, Physical Education; Sequoia Osborne, Biology, Calculus, Classical Studies; Rory

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Steady streams of students moved onto the stage and were presented with certificates and trophies. Special awards went to Dux Ella Mitchison; Proxime Accessit Coco Lolani; MGS Charlton Plate for Citizenship, Kynan Childs; The Colin McDonald Award for Endeavour, Storm Foxwell, and the Kia Kaha awards went to the new members of the Adventure Racing Team who were placed third in NZ; Amelia Scotland, Anya Murray, Pippa Struck and Ryan Gray.

These were just some of the outstanding results of the night.

Further results for both the Senior and Junior prizegivings will be published in The GB Weekly.

The evening ended with a heartfelt and humorous speech by Kynan Childs and Meredith Broadhurst on behalf of the Year 13 cohort. Each student was presented with a pottery mug designed by local potter Tim Jessep especially for GBHS. Gareth Batten, the Year 13 dean, proceeded to give an overview of what the immediate future held for each leaver, and related a passage by Michelle Obama, which he felt related to 2020.

“You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage.

Instead, it is important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.”

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Nelson Mail 9x3 SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro

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Miller, G Little, J Bensemann 2. Happy wanderer: R Heuvel. Best gross: Blair Riordan 63.

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Commission at its meeting on 11 December Wood/A Telford 57.84%, A Gray/S Langford 56.89%;The H/capLocal N/S: Government C Mead/J Edmondson pursuant to clauseE/W: 11 of Schedule 3 of the Local Government Act 2002, to complete 61.70%, J Harper/Alan Blackie 58.96%, E Donovan/J Cooper 58.37%; D Sarll/J Forapplication. water deliveries its investigation in response to the Golden Bay local board This follows Wedderburn 66.14%, P Wood/A Telford 69.79%, Athe Gray/S Langford 64.79%.

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PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake HENEY, Mary. 31 March1959 - 13 December 2020. With heavy hearts we advise that Mary died suddenly, after a short illness.

A funeral to celebrate her life was held on Wednesday at the Onekaka Hall. Messages may be sent c/o Matuku Funerals.

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THE Ministry of Social Development office at Heartlands in Takaka will be closed Monday 21 December to Monday 4 January 2021. Services will be provided by the Motueka Service Centre during this time except for statutory holidays. Normal opening hours resume 5 January 2021. For more information use MyMSD, see our website msd.govt.nz or ph 0800 559 009.

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Completion of Golden Bay local board investigation The Local Government Commission at its meeting on 11 December 2020, agreed, pursuant to clause 11 of Schedule 3 of the Local Government Act 2002, to complete its investigation in response to the Golden Bay local board application. This follows the Commission’s decision at its November 2020 meeting, not to develop and adopt a reorganisation plan for the establishment of one or more local boards in Tasman District.

At its November meeting, the Commission did agree, however, to meet again with key interested parties to discuss the possibility of greater empowerment of the existing Golden Bay Community Board, including more decision-making responsibility, and also options for improving relationships between Golden Bay and Tasman District Council. The Commission intends continuing to facilitate these discussions.

Penny Langley Chief Executive Officer 13 December 2020

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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.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

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.

massage | RELAXATION & THERAPEUTIC 50% OFF

Valid to Golden Bay residents for your first 1 hour booking (normally $70 now $35)

HEmma ealiSutherland ng witNDh Grace

Naturopath/Massage Therapist/Reiki Master P 027 487 2639 Email: emma@ameliorate.nz

www.ameliorate.nz

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora 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.

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.

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106 BTSM, RMT MNZ

Gift Vouchers Available

Grant Watson

Manipulative Physiotherapist

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

Mondays, and Thursday mornings Ph: 027 370 6472 Email: wattie18@outlook.com

MASSAGE, $50. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101.

Healing with Grace

MASSAGE and trigger point therapy for chronic muscular pain, dysfunction, sports performance. Specialising in unresolved muscular pain. 26 years of experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334, 54 Commercial Street.

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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

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.

Dr Sally Dawson

YOUTH and adult counselling. Ph 027 416 6815, email selena@ gbwct.org.nz

CHIROPRACTOR MNZCA

ACC Registered

Readings with Master Reader Nate

021 158 2357

Reiki Master: healer

22 Meihana Street, Takaka www.takakachiropractic.com

telephone

027 732 4476 Tuesdays & Fridays

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

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.

Chiropractor Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered

Need to advertise before the end of the year? Better get a wriggle on!

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Land & Lifestyle

598 TAKAKA-COLLINGWOOD HIGHWAY FOR SALE: $1,800,000 plus GST (if any) LAND AREA: 4 ha VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00436

102 WHARARIKI ROAD, PUPONGA FOR SALE: Offers over $630,000 plus GST (if any) LAND AREA: 7.5 ha VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00421

Kylie Jones Your Golden Bay Specialist +64 21 152 8195 kylie.jones@nzsir.com

330 TAKAKA-COLLINGWOOD HIGHWAY, PURAMAHOI FOR SALE: Enquiries Over $499,000 plus GST (if any) LAND AREA: 6.7 ha VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00437

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LOT 1, 220 MCSHANE ROAD, WAINUI BAY FOR SALE: $770,000 (inc GST) LAND AREA: 2 ha VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00375

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

WANTED / Hiahia USED hearing aids. Join the Christmas spirit! Do you have Granny’s old aids? Have you recently replaced yours and have the previous aids lying around? Donate them to a good cause, even the really old ones, and any accessories, too. Serviceable aids will be fitted to hearing-damaged children in Third World countries. Drop them off at Takaka ITM Building Connexion or at Collingwood On The Spot or let me know at 524 8487 or <emsl@silkweb.net.nz>. Vic Eastman.

Whakamaru | 159m2 | 3BRM | 2 BTH

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. All must go. Edinburgh Street, Saturday, 9am2pm.

NEW copies of the book Whitebaiters Never Lie, $50. Ph 525 9373. Great birthday and Christmas presents.

Kitset Pricing from: Affordable Quality - Easy Build

Check out our range of over 50 cost effective plans to suit every budget. You won’t believe the quality you get with a Latitude home.

www.latitudehomes.co.nz

JAPANESE tami mats, six, very good condition, $65/each. Ph 027 525 8059.

SAFETY glass. Residential or commercial. See 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.

BUILDING or renovating? AES Wastewater Treatment system: No power, 20-year warranty, supplying NZ from Golden Bay. www.et.nz, ph 525 9020.

03 525 9113

Daltons Nutrient Enriched Compost Buy 2 bags and get your

THERAPEUTIC ꟾ RELAXATION ꟾ BOWEN THERAPY ꟾ ZERO BALANCING KINESIOLOGY ꟾ ENERGY ALIGNMENT

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Fine Landscape Paintings - Reproduction Giclee Prints Studio Gallery of Peter Geen

3rd bag FREE

NATIVE plants, big selection, spring sale prices $3-$11 each.

At Tame Eels, Poplar Lane, Collingwood. Ph 021 033 1227.

We now offer a Delivery Service

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TOYOTA Estima, new WOF, five-speed manual, reliable, $2000.

Ph 027 472 8578.

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MASSAGE THERAPY ꟾ $50 LOCALS SPECIAL!!

HOUSEBUS, going cheap, $10,000 ono. View Sandcastle. Txt 022 631 2451.

NISSAN King Cab 4x4, 1996, excellent condition. Ph 027 934 2097.

Contact your local Latitude Homes builder today:

*Prices are subject to change. See full pricing terms and conditions on our website.

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.

COTTAGE Plants Onekaka is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am4.30pm. Ph 525 9253.

$155,370*

offer expires 26/12/20)

*Charges apply 76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka.

Ph 525 7007. Open 10am-5pm. www.earthseagallery.com 19

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia LOCAL single man, non-smoker, needing place to rent, anything considered. Love gardening. Ph/txt Mark 027 273 3608.

RETIRED couple looking for air b’n’b/ holiday rental type house with sea view. Ph 022 011 6645.

BESIDE THE SEASIDE Your holidays are sorted with this easy-care three bedroom cutie in the heart of Ligar Bay. Tidy and sunny, with a storage shed, off street parking, peach tree and palm trees this is an obvious choice for a family seaside bach, lucrative holiday rental, or even a delightful retirement spot. RV $410,000.

1130 Abel Tasman Drive, Ligar Bay OPEN HOMES: Friday 18 December 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Monday 28 December 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday 3 January 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday 10 January 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday 17 January 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Friday 22 January 5:30 – 6:00 p.m

FOR SALE: Auction: 1:00 p.m. Sunday 24 January 2021 on site (unless sold prior) VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00434 KYLIE JONES +64 21 152 8195 kylie.jones@nzsir.com

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi DRIVER available, spotless P-class license. Ph Sage 525 7698.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Golden Bay Community Heath

Golden Bay Community Health provides meals for all our residents and in-patients.

To help us in our busy kitchen, we are looking for a suitably candidate in the following part time position :

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EVENING COOK / KITCHEN ASSISTANT

If you have a good work ethic, like working with people, have experience as a cook, we welcome your application.

If any of the above sounds like you, please give us a call or send your CV and application to hr@nbph.org.nz or NBPH, PO Box 1776 Nelson 7040.

Job description and application forms are available on http:// nbph.org.nz/careers/ For more information, please contact Anja van Holten - 03 5250108.

A Sensational Smart Home for the New Year

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FOR SALE: $1,950,000 | VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00442 | KYLIE JONES +64 21 152 8195 kylie.jones@nzsir.com Views, Comfort, Efficiency... there’s a new real estate trifecta and this home has struck the jackpot!

Occupying a coveted position above Pohara, the views extend from every room in every direction of this supremely well-designed, energy efficient and stylish home. From a sunrise coffee on the northern deck, alfresco meals in the sheltered inner courtyard or private spas by starlight. You can enjoy outdoor living, entertain with ease and bathe in the bliss of this glorious location.

Designed with superior insulation and utilising passive heating, the home is exceptionally economical to heat while under-tile heating, walk-in showers and double vanities add a touch of luxury to the bathrooms. For a professional couple the smart home is a dream, completely wired for TV satellite and data with a spacious office.

The master bedroom is a sanctuary, with sumptuous en-suite and doors leading out to the spa deck.

3D tour and video online, viewing by appointment.

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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Call us today on 0800 284 663 Access Community Health is a leading provider of in-home health and support services.

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137 Commercial Street, Takaka

19 McShane Road, Wainui

For Sale

For Sale

$798,000 For Sale: Call to view Viewing: WAINUI BAY WONDERLAND - This spacious farmhouse offers a peaceful lifestyle, far from the crowds but not too far from Takaka and the coastal cafe's. The setting is a real wonderland with beautiful mature gardens enveloping the home, an enviable and reliable vege garden, a maze of pathways through the stand of ancient native trees and you can see the sea from almost every room!

$565,000 For Sale: Call to view Viewing: DOWNSIZE WITHOUT COMPROMISE - Imagine living in your own private lodge right in the heart of town. Well here's your golden opportunity! Overlooking Te Kakau stream - full of watercress and bird life, open countryside and the distant mountains, this very spacious home has all you need and more to enjoy life in the slow lane!

Thanks for helping us support Mohua Social Services, because everyone deserves to smile this Christmas

Ray White Golden Bay - Christmas Opening hours In line with most solicitors, our office will be closed from 23rd December and will re-open on Monday 11th January 2021 We will still be available for all your property needs

T: 03 525 7219 M: 027 608 5606 Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka E: billy.kerrisk@raywhite.com Billy Kerrisk Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 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 PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea 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.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ROOM available for a mature lady or married couple in Commercial Street, $120/week. Please ph 027 511 4266.

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.

MOTUEKA

OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late, Thursday, Friday. 11am-late, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457. Closed for a private luncheon this Saturday, open from 4pm

Ray White Golden Bay Property Management

FLOORING TO SUIT YOUR STYLE flooringxtra.co.nz | 23 Old Wharf Road, Motueka P: 03 528 7530 | motueka@flooringxtra.co.nz

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days, 11am til late.

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.

WHOLEMEAL CAFE, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

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.

Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Pizzas on Friday nights, 5-7pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights 5-8pm after Christmas). Ph 524 8194.

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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.

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 21

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

TAKAKA CITIZENS BAND Carols on Christmas Day Around town on the back of the truck 8am-11am

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome. Christmas Mass at 5pm Christmas Day. GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship 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 Isaiah 9:6

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

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

Friday 18th December

BODY OCEAN

NIK ROOS OF NOISIA AND JEREMY GLENN OF THE UPBEATS $20 ON THE GATE Saturday 19th December

Includes Kids program

Kahurangi Christian Church

o & the mo (live)

Celebration Sunday: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays each month,

delusions

FULL BAND: INDiE SURF POP XMAS EVE

10:30am at Anglican Hall, Haven Rd, Collingwood. Ph Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498.

LAMBI KITTY // DJ FRIEND - MIDNIGHT CLOSE

Community Connection: 2nd & 4th Sundays in various

GALANJAH REGGAE XMAS WIND DOWN

formats & localities. Ph Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.

BOXING DAY

NEW YEARS EVE

SOULFIRE SOUNDSYSTEM PAULEO

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere 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.

HIP-HOP // BASS HOUSE// PARTY TUNES

closed new years day Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

www.rootsbar.co.nz

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE 4pm today for 24 December issue.

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER THE MAGNIFICENT MR SHAPES will astound and confound one and all with mythical and magical tales from all seven seas ...11am at the children’s park, Saturday morning. Don’t be late...

MONDAY 21 DECEMBER GB WEEKLY DEADLINE 10am today for the 31 December issue.

TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER DAWNING OF THE AGE OF AQUARIUS, solstice, conjunction, photon, a love vibration at the Cosmic Lumarian Tent, 8pm at the MAD Cosmic Collingwood. Enquiries ph 021 107 6312.

WEDNESDAY 23 DECEMBER COSTUME HIRE is closed for 2020. Thanks for your support.

Returns can be made to Joan ph 525 8338 or ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings) or Linda 525 8487.

ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, 10am-12.30pm at Onekaka Hall.

Christmas playgroup with Mr Shapes 23 December, all welcome. We will then have a break and see you back on 13 January.

THURSDAY 24 DECEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

LATER EVENTS SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER: Laura-mae at The Mussel Inn performing original compositions from her upcoming album The Beginning. $5 entry.

LEGO SHOW AT POHARA HALL, Monday 4 January, 10am3pm. All welcome. $2 entry.

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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) Combat Wombat (PG) The Witches (2020) (M) Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Combat Wombat (PG) David Byrne’s American Utopia (M) Misbehaviour (M) Combat Wombat (PG) (Final) The Witches (2020) (M) Let Him Go (M) David Byrne’s American Utopia (M)(Final) Misbehaviour (M)

25 ***Christmas Day—Closed (Have a merry one!)***

Bookings phone 525 8453 Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz

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Takaka Golf Club

New Y Year ear’’s Day Ambr Ambrose ose tTour ournament nament

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$100 per team of four 1pm start Limit 15 teams Food platter Loads of prizes Maximum handicap men 24, women 36

Email takaka@golf.co.nz to enter, or phone the club and leave a message on 03 525 9054

Ad went in 20 and 27 December last SATURDAYS year LIVE MUSIC The Mussel Inn Art & Dance 2 columns wide, 8cm high, $99 each time Coming Up...

Ever thought of playing golf? Now is the time to ditch the DIY. Set the phone to silent and take up the challenge of a new sporting and social activity.

in Magical Atmosphere to Dine

You will benefit from:

M 19 December - RENNIE & COLM A 7pm 21 December D 7pm - CAITLIN Café Enquiries ph 021 107 6312

Membership of the best little course in the country Sat 19th THE COWPOKERS! supported by DOW Tranquil surroundings P’DOW DOW - no cover charge Meeting friends both old and new Sat 25th CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS Special subscriptions for new members Sun 27th LAURA-MAE, $5 Limited free introductory coaching from members Tue 29th HUMMERCIDE + THE GALLERY, $10 Free use of our clubs while you decide whether golf is for you Thu 31st HORIZONE - SOLD OUT! Limited gate Reduced green fees at courses all over New Zealand

ad proudly sponsored by:

sales from 5pm

JANUARY With subscriptions from just $230 for new golfers (conditions apply) what have you got

to lose? Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd

NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY, $10

Put down those garden tools, pick up some clubs and have a go.

KIWI SPIRIT’S

Wed 6th ADAM HATTAWAY & THE HAUNTERS, For more information $10 or to apply to join visit our website www.takakagolfclub.co.nz or if

Satqueries 9th call H4LF you have any ourCAST, friendly$10 Club Captains, Rhonda Lash on 03 525 9573 or Will Collie on 027 97613th 5999.

Wed BLACK AND GOLD, $10

SUMMER FESTIVAL

Sat 16th JULIAN TEMPLE BAND, $10 Sun 17th LOOKING FOR ALASKA

All your favourite stalls local produce, meat, honey, cheese, bread, crystals, clothing, soap, oils and much more...

Wed 20th RICHTER CITY REBELS Sat 23rd HOOT Mon 25th JOHN LLOYD & PHIL DOUBLET

LIVE MUSIC, TASTY FOOD AND COCKTAILS IN GOLDEN BAY

Wed 27th YOUR INDIGO Sat 30th BALKANY

SATURDAY 9 JANUARY 2021 11AM - 6PM 430 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE GOLDEN BAY

EVERY SATURDAY 9AM TO 1.30 PM

www.kiwispiritdistillery.co.nz/festival 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.

BOOK YOUR SITE CALL GRANT 0272560566

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TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Golden Bay weather forecast

Saturday: Northerlies developing. Fine and warm although cloud increasing later.

Sunday: Northerlies dying away. Occasional rain developing, easing later. Mild and humid.

Monday: Light winds. Cloudy, rain at times about Kahurangi and patchy, mainly light rain elsewhere.

Tuesday: Light northerlies developing. Occasional rain, mostly about the ranges and west of Collingwood.

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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50 Commercial Street, Takaka 50 Commercial Takaka 50 Commercial Street,Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 MREINZ Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ

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YOUR HEADING VALLEY OF PEACE HEADING YOUR OWN HEADING VALLEY OFOWN PEACE HEADING YOUR OWNHEADING HEADING VALLEY OF PEACE

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25 NYHANE OFFERS O 103 PARAPARA VALLEY RD, PARAPARA DEADLINE SALE: 2pm 2527/01/2021 NYHANE DRIVE, BAY DRIVE, LIGAR BAY OFFERS $869,000 103 PARAPARA VALLEY RD, PARAPARA DEADLINE SALE: 2pm 27/01/2021 25 NYHANE DRIVE,(NSP) LIGARLIGAR BAY OFFERS OVEROVER $869,000 103 PARAPARA VALLEY RD, PARAPARA DEADLINE SALE: 2pm 27/01/2021 (NSP) (NSP)

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The house consists of 3 bdrms those boxes.

Two bedroom, two bathroom, two storey home with recent renovations sits on an beautifully presented, low maintenance home.

The house consists of 3 bdrms & 2 bthrms, those boxes.

Two bedroom, two bathroom, two storey home with recent renovations sits on an beautifully presented, low maintenance home. The house consists of 3 bdrms & 2 bthrms, large large those boxes. Two bedroom, two bathroom, two storey home with recent renovations sits on an open plan living with a fantastic modern kitchen.

Easycare section & a huge tim elevated site with views out to Parapara Inlet.

Small renovated workshop plus sleepout open plan living with a fantastic modern kitchen.

Easycare section & a huge timber elevated site with views out to Parapara Inlet.

Small renovated workshop plus sleepout open plan living with a fantastic modern kitchen. Easycare section & a huge timber elevated site with views out to Parapara Inlet. Small renovated workshop plus sleepout deck for your entertaining needs.

This wheelchair friendly home will be sure to located in this 4 ha property adjoining Kahurangi National Park.

Fruit trees, kiwifruit, deck for your entertaining needs.

This wheelchair friendly home will be sure to surprise. located in this 4 ha property adjoining Kahurangi National Park.

Fruit trees, kiwifruit, deck for your entertaining needs. This wheelchair friendly home will be sure to surprise. located in this 4 ha property adjoining Kahurangi National Park. Fruit trees, kiwifruit, Snippets of sea views remind you of how close you are to the golden sands of grapes and raised vegetable beds complete the picture.

So much to love here, Snippets of sea views remind you of how close you are to the golden sands of grapes and raised vegetable beds complete the picture.

So much to love here, Snippets of sea views remind you of how close you are to the golden sands of grapes and raised vegetable beds complete the picture. So much to love here, Ligar Bay, which is only a short stroll down the road.

Ref: GB3807 so call me for your own private viewing.

Ref: GB3812 Ligar Bay, which is only a short stroll down the road.

Ref: GB3807 so call me for your own private viewing.

Ref: GB3812 Ligar Bay, which is only a short stroll down the road. Ref: GB3807 so call me for your own private viewing.

Ref: GB3812 Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com Sarah-Jane 0274 222 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com J Barnes 236 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com Sarah-Jane BrownBrown 0274 222 577 or 577 sarah@goldenbayproperty.com BelindaBelinda J Barnes 021 236021 2840 or2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

THIS COULD BE PARADISE! YOUR HEADING PACIFICA PARADISE! COULD BE YOUR HEADING PACIFICA THISTHIS COULD BE YOUR HEADING PACIFICA PARADISE!

SO MUCH LOCATION! SO MUCH LOCATION! SO MUCH LOCATION!

17 WAITAPU RD 17 WAITAPU RD, TĀKAKA 17 WAITAPU RD, TĀKAKA

• 1900’s character 1900’s character villa villa • 1900’s charact • 3 bdrm, 1 bthrm • 3 bdrm, 1 bthrm 3 bdrm, 1 bthrm • 1206m 2 (over a 1/4 acre) 1206m2 (over a 1/4 acre) • 1206m2 (over • Est. gardens & Est. gardens & fruit trees Est.•gardens & fruit trees • Opposite GB • Opposite GBHS, Community Opposite GBHS, Community Gardens & next to School Shop! & nex Gardens & next to School Shop! Gardens Ref: Ref: GB3804 Price By Negotiation Ref: GB3804 Price By Negotiation GB3804 Pric Paul McConnon Paul McConnon 0275872 042 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 or872 paul@goldenbayp paul@goldenbayproperty.com paul@goldenbayproperty.com

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COUNTRY CHARMCOUNTRY CHARM COUNTRY CHARM

LONG PLAI 154 LONG RD, 154 KOTINGA 154 LONG PLAINPLAIN RD, KOTINGA

• 1950’s large fa • 1950’s large farmhouse family farmhouse • 1950’s large family 3+bdrms, 1+bt • 3+bdrms, 1+bthrms, 2 • 3+bdrms, 1+bthrms, 2 garage•garage • • Currently 1075m 1300m2 1075 2 - plus • Currently 1075m2 - plus 1300mCurrently 2 boundary boundary adjustment proposed - adju boundary adjustment proposed TOTAL 2375m TOTAL 2375m 2 TOTAL 2375m2 • Call Paul for fu • Call Paul for further information.

• Call Paul for further information.

Ref: GB3806 Ref: GB3806 PBN Ref: GB3806 PBN Paul McConnon Paul McConnon 0275872 042 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 or872 paul@goldenbayp paul@goldenbayproperty.com paul@goldenbayproperty.com

142 CLIFTON ROCKLANDS ROAD, CLIFTON 142 ROCKLANDS Price

By Negotiation Price By Negotiation 142 ROCKLANDS ROAD,ROAD, CLIFTON Price By Negotiation

for a slice of paradise beautiful Golden Bay? This everything is a unique property with everything for aofslice of paradise in beautiful Golden Bay? is a unique property with LookingLooking for a slice paradise in Looking beautiful Golden Bay? This is This ain unique property with everything you could want in a very sought-after locality.

The home, which hints of the Pacific & the you could want in a very sought-after locality.

The home, which hints of the Pacific & the you could want in a very sought-after locality. The home, which hints of the Pacific & the self-contained studio-workshop complex, are nestled in limestone terraces with self-contained studio-workshop complex, are nestled in limestone terraces with self-contained studio-workshop complex, are nestled in limestone terraces with abundant sub-tropicals, exotics, natives & a bountiful food basket of fruit & nut trees abundant sub-tropicals, & a bountiful food basket of nut fruittrees & nut trees abundant sub-tropicals, exotics,exotics, nativesnatives & a bountiful food basket of fruit & on this 7.3hectare property.

Call Annie for an appointment to view.

Ref: GB3780 this 7.3hectare property.

Callfor Annie for an appointment Ref: GB3780 on this on 7.3hectare property.

Call Annie an appointment to view.to view.

Ref: GB3780 Annie Telford 027 249 1408 or annie@goldenbayproperty.com Annie Telford 249or1408 or annie@goldenbayproperty.com Annie Telford 027 249027 1408 annie@goldenbayproperty.com

LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE LUXURY LIFESTYLE LUXURY AND AND LIFESTYLE

59A SELWYN ST, PŌHARA 59A SELWYN ST, PŌHARA 59A SELWYN ST, PŌHARA

• 2 360m designed 2 architecturally • • 360m architecturally designed &360m2&architecturally designed & high spec’d home on 3+ hectares high spec’d home on 3+ hectares high spec’d home on 3+ hectares • dbl3bdrm, • 3bdrm, bthrm, dbl office, gge 3 bthrm, office, dbl gge • 3bdrm, 3 bthrm,3 office, gge • Rural views across lake • Rural views across lake • Rural views across lake • The perfect home for entertaining • The perfect home for entertaining • The perfect home for entertaining Ref: GB3750 Offers Over $1.45m Ref: GB3750 Offers Over $1.45m Ref: GB3750 Offers Over $1.45m James Mackay 027 359 0892 or James Mackay 027 359 0892 or James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com james@goldenbayproperty.com james@goldenbayproperty.com

QUEEN’S FARM LTD QUEEN’S QUEEN’S FARMFARM LTD LTD

55 SOLLY ROAD, ROCKVILLE 55 SOLLY ROCKVILLE 55 SOLLY ROAD,ROAD, ROCKVILLE

• • 98ha, currently leased • •currently 98ha, currently • • 98ha, leased leased •cowshed • 24 bale herringbone cowshed • • 24 bale herringbone • • 24 bale herringbone cowshed • • x2 tidydwellings farm dwellings • x2 tidy farm dwellings • • x2• tidy farm • •fertiliser Solid fertiliser • • Solid history history• • Solid fertiliser history • • Well maintained farm • • Well maintained • • Well maintained farm farm $2.99m+GST (if any) Ref: GBR3692 $2.99m +GSTGBR3692 (if any) Ref: GBR3692 $2.99m+GST (ifRef: any) James Mackay 027 359 0892 or James Mackay 027 359 0892 or James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com james@goldenbayproperty.com james@goldenbayproperty.com

Sharon McConnon Sharon McConnon Sales Manager Sales Manager 0275 258 255 0275 258 255

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Sharon McConnon Paul McConnon PaulManager McConnon Sales Salesperson Salesperson 0275 258 255 0275 042 872 0275 042 872

Annie Telford Paul Telford McConnon Annie Salesperson Salesperson Salesperson 0272 0275491 042 872491 408 0272 408

Sarah-Jane Brown Annie Telford Sarah-Jane Brown Salesperson Salesperson Salesperson 0274 222 577 0272 0274491 222408 577

Sarah-Jane Brown James Mackay James Mackay Salesperson Principal / AREINZ / Principal / AREINZ / 0274 222B.Com 577 B.Com

027 359 0892 027 359 0892

James Mackay Belinda J Barnes Belinda J/ AREINZ Barnes/ Principal Agent / AREINZ B.Com Agent / AREINZ 021 236 2840 027 021359 236 0892 2840

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER 2020