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Cycleway network expands
Pedal power: The first cyclists to ride the new Paines Ford to Takaka track approach the ceremonial ribbon at the Rec Park Centre entrance. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS
The new shared use path between Takaka and Paines Ford is a “game changer”, according to one of Golden Bay’s councillors. Celia Butler made the comment to a crowd gathered outside the Rec Park Centre entrance on Friday lunchtime, moments before she officially opened the cycle and walkway. Setting off from Paines Ford, several minutes before the low-key ceremony, around 40 cyclists and pedestrians walked and pedalled to the Rec Park Centre junction where a flax ribbon, stretched across the recentlyformed path, halted their progress. After her short speech, Celia cut the ribbon with help from nine-year-old Sam Mercer, a keen cyclist from Central Takaka School, who had turned out along with many of his fellow students. The new path represents another link in the Bay’s fast-growing network of dedicated cycleways, and was enthusiastically welcomed by one of its strongest proponents. “It’s awesome to have this,” said GB Cycle and Walkway Society (GBCWS) co-ordinator Debbie Pearson shortly after the ribboncutting. “It’s an amazing surface. And it will make it so much safer. Hats off to NZTA [New
Zealand Transport Agency]; they’ve been so proactive.” Debbie explained that the compacted aggregate surface will soon be improved further as NZTA contractors are due to seal the surface to make it smooth enough for mobility scooters to travel between town and hospital without venturing onto the main highway. GBCWS committee member Wouter de Maat was “absolutely rapt” with the cycleway and said it will provide an important link to the Paines Ford to East Takaka track, which is due to be completed shortly. “Two of the three sections are done; on the third section, the fence posts are in and we just have the boardwalk to finish.” Present at the opening, the team from NZTA included senior advisor engagement and communication Jacqui Sadler, project manager walking and cycling team Jonathan Kennett, plus Andrew James and Andy High from the agency’s Nelson office. Jonathan summarised his team’s purpose. “Our aim is to improve the network at national level to make it an easier transport choice.” He explained why the Takaka to Paines Ford cycleway was selected from a range of candidate projects. “Debbie came to see us
in Wellington and when we looked at the options, this was the highest priority. It’s one of the best because it connects a school a hospital, a recreation centre, a scenic reserve and a town – all within two-and-a-half kilometres.” Speaking after the opening, Central Takaka School principal Steve McLean said his school would benefit hugely from using the new path and would not need to organise motorised transport for short journeys. “Central Takaka School are very happy about the new bike track and wish to thank everyone involved in its creation. We will now be able to use the track to get kids to the Recreation Park for sports competitions and other events, and also to the Playhouse Theatre for shows. “It means our families in Park Avenue and in town have a safe way for students to commute to school by walking or biking. We are also looking forward to being able to bike all the way to East Takaka when the track through Paines Ford is completed.” Next on NZTA’s list is the addition of cycleway lanes to the carriageway at Bird’s Hill which will markedly reduce the danger for cyclists travelling between Takaka and the Rangihaeatea Road junction on SH60.
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Tasman District Council’s increasing debt burden has prompted S&P Global to downgrade its rating from “AA with a stable outlook” to a “AA rating with a negative outlook’. In its Research Update report dated 29 October, S&P forecast that TDC’s elevated capital expenditure is likely to lead to a higher debt burden over the next few years, largely as a result of the blow-out of Waimea Dam construction costs. “We are revising our outlook to negative from stable, primarily reflecting downside risks to debt and liquidity from Tasman’s exposure to the dam project.” Despite concerns over spiralling debt, S&P maintained TDC’s AA rating after considering “Tasman’s solid financial management, exceptional liquidity coverage, and New Zealand’s excellent institutional settings...” The revised outlook is not wholly unexpected, said Tasman Mayor Tim King. “In taking advantage of the Government’s stimulus funding and our own increased investment post Covid we have taken on a larger capital programme which has to be paid for.” The S&P report also draws attention to the fact that, aside from the dam cost overruns, the council’s own capital spending and debt levels are elevated, pointing out there could be downward pressure on the ratings if debt rises substantially beyond forecasts. “Such developments could affect Tasman’s liquidity coverage and our view of financial management.” But an upside scenario is also considered in the report. “We could revise our outlook to stable during the next two years if Tasman’s budgetary performance were to progress broadly in line with, or better than, our forecasts. This could occur if its exposure to dam-related construction costs diminishes...” In assessing TDC’s liquidity, S&P highlight the secure income from ratepayers. “Its largest single source of revenue is property rates, which can be easily adjusted and are relatively stable through economic cycles.” According to TDC, the downgraded rating will not alter the ability to raise finance for its increased capital programme, nor should it increase finance costs to the ratepayer. “While the outlook has shifted, the confirmed rating and the confidence S&P Global have in the council’s financial controls should provide ratepayers with confidence,” says Tim King.
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Ronnie Short’s Kidztheatre players are set to tread the boards this weekend in two performances of The Little Mermaid. The inspiration to stage a musical version of Eugene Jackson’s version of tale, came from the beautiful long hair and lovely singing voices of some of the girls in Ronnie’s troupe. The director is clearly proud of her cast. “It’s a lovely rendition of the fairytale and these Kidztheatre actors are amazing - their singing, acting and enthusiasm is delightful and I’m sure that will shine through during the performances. They all love their roles and are giving their best.” Preparations began before the country went into Covid-19 Lockdown and there was some uncertainty as to whether the show would be performed at all this year. Luckily, Alert Level 1 has allowed the show to go on. Ronnie acknowledges the support she has received to bring The Little Mermaid into fruition - including a great team
of parents, along with the talented trio of Cath Tucker, who helped to train some of the lead singers, Dave McKay on sound and Elaine Crombie on lighting. When The GB Weekly turned up to the recent dress rehearsal, it was immediately apparent that the performance was going to be a crowd pleaser. The stage was alive with stunning costumes and sets, along with talented young actors and singers who owned the stage and provided plenty of comedic moments. Two enthusiastic cast members shared their feelings about the show. “I really like it and I was happy to get a lead part,” said Maggie the sea witch, who believes the show will have wide appeal because “it’s a bit of a comedy and a musical”. Ollie the clam smiled when he declared, “I enjoy being the comedy in the show.” The Little Mermaid is at The Playhouse Theatre on Saturday 7 November at 7pm and Sunday 8 November at 3pm. Tickets are on sale at Take Note. Adults $15; children $10. Cash only.
Weightlifting champ offers classes RONNIE SHORT
A top weightlifter has picked up the Patons Rock property that houses CrossFit Mohua. Bex Jans from Hawkes Bay bought the property recently with Merlin Schloemer. CrossFit Mohua owners Sam and Ian Gaddes say they are thrilled to have a landlord whose experience and skills make a perfect addition to the team. Welcoming Bex to the CrossFit community, Ian announced, “I now have the perfect landlord – a weightlifting champion!” For seven years, Bex has been a personal training and nutrition coach, working with athletes, but also coaching general health and wellbeing. She practised CrossFit for five years before moving on to weightlifting three years ago. At the National Weightlifting Championships, Bex earned a silver medal in her first year and a bronze in the second. She is competing in the championships in Tauranga this November, where she aims to exceed her personal best. Ian has been coaching Olympic weightlifting classes at the CrossFit Mohua gym for the past 18 months and is a qualified strength and conditioning coach. He has eight years’ experience, and holds Level 1 and 2 qualifications in British Weightlifting. Having Bex as an additional coach with Olympic lifting expertise, the gym applied to affiliate their existing Mohua Olympic Weightlifting Club with Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand. With registration accomplished, Ian is keen to challenge his group to compete. He also hopes to host competitions in the future. In addition, with Bex now part of the team, CrossFit Mohua is able to offer two new specialised classes: one for mums, including mums-to-be; and a 50-plus class. Bex said she has done a lot of rehabilitation work with people of that age group. Catering to all levels, the 50-plus classes will include general flexibility, fitness and strength. The classes run from 10.45 to 11.30am, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Champion Olympic weightlifter Bex Jans, rear, with Mohua Olympic Weightlifting Club coach Ian Gaddes. Photo: Ronnie Short.
Strength and fitness will be the focus of the mums’ classes. Bex has trained with a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor focus. She will assess the women first, taking care to strengthen the abdominal muscles. The sessions run from 11.45am to 12.30pm, Wednesdays and Fridays. “Kids in prams are welcome to spectate safely during sessions,” said Bex. One-to-one personal training or nutrition coaching are available by arrangement. Phone Bex 027 9562 888 or email: younitefitness@hotmail.com, crossfitmohua@gmail.com
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HANDS up for non-dollar system Hello Golden Bay. Summer is coming and with it, the roll out of another awesome vehicle from Toyota. We have had the All New Yaris Cross demonstrator arrive. This great crossover SUV gives fantastic and easy access to drivers and passenger areas, as well as greater visibility throughout the car. This is yet another Hybrid that does have a tow rating, however this is not huge at 400kgs, but you can tow a small trailer or fit bike racks to the rear. We have only the one demonstrator so bookings for a test drive are necessary. Please drop me a line and we can set this up for you. Untik next time, cheers
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HANDS Golden Bay, a non-monetary trading system, which lost momentum around five years ago, is being resurrected by a new and enthusiastic core group. The scheme was established in the Bay 33 years ago, and had grown to include around 1000 members when trading ceased due to a breakdown in voluntary administration and a shortage of people to take over the reins. HANDS is an acronym for “How About a Non Dollar System”. Now functioning globally, the concept offers an alternative trading system, enabling people with limited income to exchange goods and services using unique Golden Bay currency. Although it is non-monetary, one HANDS dollar roughly equals one Kiwi dollar. Joining and listing offerings provides access to other members’ offerings, enabling exchanges for luxuries and other items often not affordable through the usual monetary exchange. “It’s different than a barter system because it allows you to use either exchange vouchers, or the online system to be able to trade,” explains new committee member Renee Whalen. “I might not necessarily want what you have to offer, but you can get something else with the exchange I’ve given you.” Committee member Barry Purple said that a great deal of energy had gone into setting up the original HANDS in Golden Bay, with regular markets and informative workshops filling a gap when adult education initiatives were abandoned by the Government. The infrastructure is therefore well established and the vouchers, representing a cash equivalent, are ready to go. The website lists “offerings” and “wants” which people can search for within the many different categories that cover
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TDC has closed three freedom-camping sites in Golden Bay: Waitapu Bridge, Waikoropupū Springs Road Reserve and Taupata Gravel Reserve, as well as Takaka River behind town. They now propose to open a new site on the old Rototai dump site. Concerned residents need to be aware of what this will entail. If you value the adjacent Nees Reserve and beach access or have other concerns about (a) free camping (b) suitability of this old landfill site, please pick up a submission form from TDC or go to: www.tasman.govt.nz/freedom camping bylaw 2017/ Amendments or contact us on 027 525 9547. Brian and Ann Jones
Seeing the wood and the trees
I strongly applaud Cath Welsh for her letter (GBW 30/10) for environmental action as advocated by David Attenborough in his latest documentary, but her solution (stop logging) is counterproductive. Without logging we would not have wood. Wood is essentially just rainwater and carbon dioxide, and forestry - if the trees are grown and harvested properly - should be a sustainable industry. Without wood, people would make their homes and furniture out of steel, concrete, aluminium and plastics - all of which cause far greater problems in their extraction, manufacture and disposal. In particular, these materials are not carbon-friendly. I suspect Cath is confusing logging of plantations with “deforestation”. Although in videos we see people felling trees in both cases, they are totally different. One involves chain-sawing a tree that has been planted for production and is replaced soon after harvest, whereas the other involves conversion of a forest to a non-forest (eg, a cattle ranch). The carbon contained in a production forest is mostly returned to the air on harvest, but - averaged over the long-term - the forest contains about half the carbon that is present in the mature stand. All that carbon has come from the air and thus helps mitigate climate change. Fortunately, deforestation is no longer an issue in New Zealand thanks to the Resource Management Act (1991), the 1993 amendment of the Forest Act, and the Climate Change Response Act 2002. Almost all our wood comes from planted exotic trees, virtually none comes from what’s left or our precious native forests, unlike in tropical countries such as Brazil. Piers Maclaren
Quilts Galore: thanks for coming
On behalf of the Golden Bay Patchwork and Quilters Guild, I would like to thank you very much for the great photos that you published of work done by our members, displayed at our annual exhibition Quilts Galore, over Labour weekend. We also wish to thank everyone who came all the way out to the Collingwood Memorial Hall to support our efforts. Our raffle quilt this year was made to commemorate the
silver anniversary of our guild and raised funds for local LandSAR (search and rescue). Many thanks to all those people who bought tickets and/or donated to the funds. For the results of the raffle (drawn by the police) and the winners of the viewers’ choice votes and public challenge please see our advertisement on page 13 of this issue. Hopefully we will have another exhibition of our quilted art and another good cause to raise funds for in 2021. Thank you everyone. Liza Eastman
The truth about cats
The health message in this Jim Mora’s Sunday morning broadcast is an essential message for every member of New Zealand society. https://podcast.radionz.co.nz/downloads/sun/sun20201101-0810-cats_costing_billions_each_year_by_ spreading_diseases-02.ogg Heather Wallace
A letter on word games
I would like to know if there are other serious scrabble players wanting to meet in the evening on a weekly basis for three hours and pay a small fee to cover room rental for a central hired venue. If seven or more apply I feel it will be worthwhile organising this. Thursday, I’m told, is a possible time. I’m open to relevant suggestions so please contact me on 525 8874. If using the answerphone, please speak clearly and leave your own phone number and email address. Here’s hoping there will be enough of us to make a regular group. Karen Brookes
A question of governance
I would like to know about the latest situation on funding the Waimea Dam. I gather it is being discussed only in confidential council meetings. This is not good when we ratepayers are having to bear the cost, with little control over the spend. What happened to “open and transparent governance”? My next issue is about TDC’s staff recruitment which is increasing under Mayor Tim King. The 20 years of debt is not being addressed, and it is clear that the mayor and senior staff are in the hands of the ”Dam people.” I am worried that our councillors have forgotten the statements made in their election profiles and abandoned the hope of presenting a fresh voice and perspective to council for our community. Sadly, nothing has changed, and the future needs to be addressed for the whole country as well as our district. The council’s governance and culture need to change. My plea to councillors is, do not accept the status quo. Make an effort to represent the whole district community. Governance must be challenged, and changed. Leadership is so wanted by all of us. Reg Turner
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WHAKAARO: Security cameras
GOLDEN BAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Show
Slip closes SH60 at Milnthorpe
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This year’s Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Show is set to be a big day out for Golden Bay. Activities traditional and modern will make up the mix at the Rec Park Centre next Saturday when farm animals vie for prizes in the show ring, and kids indulge in all kinds of fun. Just like a mini A&P Show, one of the main attractions is livestock, including lambs, goats and calves, as well domesticated pets, including dogs, horses, and kittens. This year, all the animals, with the exception of the horses, will parade in one central show-ring. The entertainment won’t stop there; bouncy castles, balloon creations, a climbing wall and an under-five’s “toy town” will keep the young ones happy, while the spectacular Hack Vaulties’ display and fire safety demonstration will appeal to all ages. Meanwhile, inside, the booth area will display artistic creations on a theme of “under the ocean”. For the Bay’s aspiring young performers, the Golden Bay on Stage Talent Show offers an opportunity to shine, for singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and anyone else who wants to perform in the spotlight. All this activity is bound to work up appetites, but there’s no need to bring a packed lunch. On-site catering includes a sausage sizzle, flavoured shaved ice, baked goods, sweet treats and chips, plus coffee from Goodness2Go. Although the show is next weekend, organiser Abbie Langford says it’s not too late to enter any of the competition categories, and can even be left until the last minute. “Entries are still open on Saturday morning.” GB Boys & Girls Agricultural Show is at the Rec Park Centre on Saturday 14 November. Gates open at 10am. For more information contact Abbie Langford on 027 624 0680 or check out their Facebook page.
A significant slip led to the temporary closure of SH60 at Milnthorpe last Thursday afternoon, causing disruption to traffic and preventing Collingwood Area School bus drivers getting through to the school. Contractors were quickly in the scene and by 5.20pm were able to re-open a single lane under a 30kmph temporary speed limit. The road was fully reopened on Monday following further work. New Zealand Transport Agency estimates that a total of around 1,000 cubic metres of slip material and vegetation was removed from the slip site. A NZTA spokesperson advised that, with the ongoing rain, and more predicted, the team will continue to monitor the site and respond as necessary. On Wednesday afternoon, following several hours of heavy rain, the road was again closed by a slip in the same location. Contractors initially estimated that it would take several hours before it was cleared, but one lane was reopened in time for the school buses to get through.
Pop up choir to sing Wonderwall A pop up choir will appear at the Mussel Inn on Thursday 12 November to sing the song Wonderwall by Oasis, and everyone is invited. The new Golden Bay Voice Collective event is being lead by Takaka musician Charlotte Squire. Charlotte will teach two easy harmonies within an hour, then the crowd will be videoed as they belt out the song. “If you love to sing come and join us. These are one-off events, so anyone can turn up and just sing for the fun of it. “You don’t need to be the perfect singer, just come and enjoy the magic of music with friendly crowd,” says Charlotte. The Mussel Inn event starts at 7.30pm. Suggested koha is $5 to $15.
There has been much discussion recently around the proposed installation of security cameras in the main street of Takaka. Despite being reassured that this subject is open for community debate, it seems that it is actually a foregone conclusion. If the tone of previous letters and posts on social media are accurate it appears the Police and the GB Community Board, as well as local business owners, are going to have their way regardless of broader community opinion. We are told that the benefits are many, and the negative aspects few, but I would suggest that it is actually the other way around. I am yet to see any unbiased evidence that security cameras in public spaces actually reduce crime, rather than merely moving crime to another location. That’s not really the same thing as reducing crime, is it? None of the advocates for the cameras seem particularly concerned with the social cost either. The NZ legal system is supposed to be based on the presumption of innocence. How does that work when one’s every move is watched on the off-chance that one might do something “anti-social”? We are asked to extend trust, or presume innocence, that the Police will not abuse the power given by recording people’s every move but we are not afforded the same courtesy. Why is that? Has the Police force proved itself an institution worthy of such deference? What is filming someone who has done nothing wrong if not an accusation that they are about to? It is worth noting that in a police report published in The GB Weekly a few months ago, the case was made to support the installation of cameras when an individual was observed “acting suspiciously”. Police attended the scene and the individual was moved along. The individual in question, by the police’s own admission, had done nothing illegal at this point but was treated as if they were about to. Where is the presumption of innocence here? Are we, as a community, really OK with pre-emptive strikes? Are the cameras going to be exclusively monitoring public property? If not then are we not being asked to pay for the installation, monitoring and upkeep of cameras that will be protecting the assets of private business and property owners? The supporters argue, “If you’re not doing anything wrong then you have nothing to worry about”. I would guess that these people are the first to decry the use of the same technology in authoritarian regimes. It is a shallow and poor argument though. Would they object to having cameras installed on their properties? If they have nothing to hide then it shouldn’t be a problem, should it? I believe it is a problem. The right to privacy, the right to claim oneself as one’s own is the right from which all other rights stem. [Abridged]
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Collingwood Area School Show Day in pictures
Maddy Donaldson and a cute little piglet which she borrowed for a cuddle.
Assorted trophy winners. Photos: Paige Lynette Photography.
Courtney Riordan with her calf.
Devon Morris-Brown and her dog.
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DramaLAB’s “Extravaganza”
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Golden Bay Orchestra members have resumed music making at Covid-19 Alert Level 1, much to everyone’s delight. Hennie Pemberton has sustained her tuition of youngsters and some adults, with the view that these beginning musicians may eventually become members; and that naturally they’ll retain the life-long pleasure of having learned to play a musical instrument. Hennie’s students along with several musicians from Blenheim and Nelson, will be joining the GB Orchestra for its next concert at the Kotinga Hall at 2pm on Sunday 15 November. The programme will also include the Prelude in D flat major Raindrops by Frederic Chopin; and as 2020 is Beethoven’s 250th birthday, his Piano Sonata Pathetique 2nd movement. Both pieces to be played by Manfred Raunigg (flute) and Miyuki McGarvey (piano) - a duo not to be missed.
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Some of DramaLAB’s five- to seven-year-olds in rehearsal for their part in the big Extravaganza. Photo: Anita Peters. ANITA PETERS
There are normally two DramaLAB youth and kids’ performances per year but, due to Covid-19, director Martine Baanvinger has created one half-day “Extravaganza” this year, featuring one separate theatrical work for each of four age groups. Each performance will be shorter than usual, with regular breaks for refreshments and socialising, “to keep people alert and tummies full.” Each group has created their own characters and storylines, with scripts penned by Martine, except for the youth group whose play was written by Rowena Dixon working from a film of their improvisation. “It’s been a short, fun journey, with only four months to get to this point,” says Martine. “But the kids have been wonderful. We’re really focusing on their ‘voice’ and keeping that quality of children within each play. The youngest ones actually play games within their play, about a playground threatened to be bulldozed for a housing project.” The seven- to nine-year-old’s performance involves an otter causing problems when her dam blocks a stream, with added fantasy from a poisonous winged dragon. The 10- to 13-year-old’s play, set in an Australian nature
reserve, includes devious characters and a sci-fi element, involving an underwater laboratory seeking to claim the brain of an “all knowing” creature living in the lake. An animated projection created by one of Martine’s DramaLAB students enhances the performance. The 13- to 15-year-old youth group have devised a murder mystery, involving criminal and scurrilous characters performed in a minimalistic set to add focus to their acting skills. “The younger kids plays’ have fun sets and music, but the youth group really have to hold themselves as actors,” explains Martine. “This is a real celebration for DramaLAB; to bring the drama community together, to eat together, socialise, then watch and support each other. What I would really like to come out of this is the ‘kids’ voice’. They can extend themselves here where they might not in another situation. This event is about celebration; expressing ourselves, expressing our creativity, and also expressing our bravery. It’s a really brave thing they’re doing; it’s really quite extraordinary.” DramaLAB Extravaganza, Village Theatre Takaka, Friday 6 November, 4pm-8pm; Saurday 7 November, 11am-3pm. Tickets at Grasshopper. Kids, $10; adults, $15; under-five, free.
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Over Labour weekend Rory and Nick competed in Paddlefest - a set of races in Nelson organised by Nelson SUP Club to encourage paddlers of all forms - surf skis, kayaks, paddle-boards and single and double waka ama canoes. Three races over Saturday and Sunday involved 10km, 2km and 1km sprints. There was tough racing between craft and some good one-on-one battles within the races. Rory and Nick were involved in a battle with a good rival they hadn’t beaten before and were able to pull away from him around the last buoy and finish strongly to bring home two gold medals and a trophy for Onetahua Waka Ama Club, coming in first in the 2km race as well.
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The Murray family attended the New Zealand Orienteering Championships at Labour weekend. The long distance event was held in sand-dune country in the Santoft forest, west of Bulls. The middle was in a more complex sand dune Waitarere forest, south of Foxton beach. The Sprint was in and around the showgrounds and three schools in Levin. Lani gained a bronze medal in the W14 (U15 girls) Long, Anya a silver medal in the W16 (U17 girls) Long and Jamal gained a silver medal in the M18 (U19) Middle-distance event. Neil also had a good run and gained a second in the M40AS (short distance) Long event while Fleur came away with a silver in the W45 Sprint. Following this event, the New Zealand Secondary Schools orienteering team was announced with Jamal being named in the senior boys team and Anya in the junior girls team.
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The summery feeling and light breeze at Pohara Beach on Sunday delivered perfect conditions for those who turned up to fly kites for Parihaka Day, in a symbolic act of peace. The entrance to the beach was festooned with colourful woven kites and whirly-gigs on bamboo poles, made by Motupipi School children under the guidance of Paddy Brennan from the Rongomau o Mohua/Golden Bay Peace Group, which exists to raise public awareness about the barbarism of war. The kite flyers closed with a karakia on the beach before reassembling across the road at the Pohara Hall for the peace picnic, with afternoon tea, musicians and poems, and a reading of the Reconciliation Bill. The words and music of the moving ceremony referred to the horrors of war and the events that occurred at Parihaka on the same day almost 140 years ago. The hall was decorated with candles and flowers, and photographs were on display of the people of Parihaka, then New Zealand’s largest Māori community. Inspired by the teachings of Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi, the peaceful community pioneered non-violent passive resistance in response to the Crown’s confiscation of land. The entrance to the beach welcomed kite flyers commemorating In 1881, Government constabulary forces stormed the Parihaka Day. Photo: Anita Peters. village, with a tragic outcome. The 2019 Reconciliation Bill by the Government finally acknowledged the Crown’s part in this using peace, equality, and nonviolence. chapter of New Zealand history with an apology on behalf of As Te Whiti said: “Guns and powder shall no longer be the those responsible. protection of man; our weapon is forbearance, patience and Parihaka has now come to symbolise oppression overcome non-resistance.”
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Regular checks for skin cancer are a key weapon in the fight against the disease, according to the Cancer Society. Nelson-Tasman residents can now get help to get checked out, thanks to a scheme launched by the society’s regional branch. “We are providing skin cancer check vouchers for Nelson Tasman residents,” says centre manager for Cancer Society Nelson Michelle Hunt. Online applications are invited for 1,000 skin cancer check vouchers up to the value of $75 which residents can take to their GP or other health professional for a check-up. In common with most forms of cancer, early detection and intervention are vital factors in determining survival chances. Michelle reels off some sobering facts, including that New Zealand has the highest rates of skin cancers, including melanoma, in the world. “Did you know that 90,000 kiwis are diagnosed with skin cancers every year in New Zealand, that melanoma is our fourth most diagnosed cancer, and that annually just over 530 people die from skin cancers. That is more than our annual toll from road accidents.” She explains some of the reasons behind the country’s high incidence of the disease. “New Zealand has high ultra-violet radiation intensity compared with other parts of the world, due to unpolluted skies, lower atmospheric ozone levels, plus we have many fair skinned people and lead outdoor lifestyles.” The skin cancer vouchers have been made possible by a bequest from David Blunt, who wanted to ensure that skin checks were more accessible to everyone in his region. “David was a keen tramper, lived the majority of his life in the Nelson region and loved the high sunshine hours and the outdoor opportunities, explains Michelle. “However, he was also fully aware that such a lifestyle came with an increased risk of skin cancer. David had a close relationship with the Nelson-Tasman branch of the Cancer Society and he strongly believed in the work we do in our community.”
A bequest from the late David Blunt is funding skin cancer checkups in Nelson-Tasman. Photo: Supplied.
The vouchers can be applied for online and will be emailed to successful applicants for them to present at their clinical check-up. To apply for a skin cancer check-up voucher, go to: https:// cancernelson.org.nz/cancer-support/skin-check-voucher/
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From left, community connector for Golden Bay, Tui Kraal; GB Workcentre Trust general manager, Cait Tomlinson and community connector for Motueka, Maureen Urwin. Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT
Golden Bay Workcentre Trust (GBWCT) is playing its part in a nationwide initiative designed to facilitate better access to community services. The Ministry of Social Development recently created 125 “community connector” positions in communities throughout New Zealand, to help people connect with the services they need. The aim is to support post Covid-19 recovery. The Government’s investment in this Community Wellbeing package will total $41.25million over two years. “As a Government we aim to lift people out of vulnerable situations by focusing on an individual or family’s specific needs, with a view to support them back into employment,” says Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni. “Some New Zealanders have multiple needs – for example unemployment, as well as other psycho-social needs such as health-related issues, housing issues, job-training and crisis support that have been compounded due to Covid-19.” The Ministry is working with existing contracted service providers to establish the service quickly and efficiently. As a Non-Governmental Organisation and an established service provider, the GBWCT is in a perfect position to roll out the initiative. GBWCT general manager Cait Tomlinson explains they have been funded to provide the service in Golden Bay and Motueka and have employed two community connectors – Tui Kraal in Takaka and Maureen Urwin in Motueka. “We are building the roles – getting out into the community now… so we can let people know we are here.”
Tui began working in a part-time role for GBWCT at the beginning of 2020. Becoming a community connector means her work is now full time, and she is currently putting together business cards and information pamphlets about the scheme to increase awareness of the service. “It’s designed to be led by the peoples’ needs,” says Tui. “It’s like being a good friend – networking, empowering, guiding people towards whatever they need, building resilience, helping them to be autonomous, aiming towards independence and achieving self-determination. Also, being a presence in the community to advocate for what people are needing and to provide feedback to the services and organisations to be able to do their jobs well too.” Maureen, who is programme co-ordinator for FreshFM in Motueka and Takaka, has just accepted the community connector position with GBWCT, which currently runs Youth Services and Frontline Workforce Training based in Motueka. “It’s perfect for my skills base,” says Maureen. “In Wellington I have worked for other employment agencies in the past, so I am familiar with creating CVs and helping people get back into work…I’m really excited to be part of this pilot and making it a success.” “In a post-Covid world, not many people came through without it affecting them in some way,” says Cait. “So we can help, for example, by assisting people to navigate government services, or access counselling or re-training if they’ve lost their job. The [MSD] directive was to also support other providers, so we’re working with everybody, on every level.” For further information, contact GBWCT on 525 8099.
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The recent interactive Localising Food workshop run by Robina McCurdy of Earthcare Education Aotearoa in Takaka saw six dedicated individuals delve into the strengths and deficiencies of Golden Bay’s food system. “We acknowledged that the Bay has the capacity to meet all food resiliency needs whether it be in times of ‘normality’ or times of ‘crisis,’” says Robina. “Obvious gaps identified were lack of processing facilities for grain, seed, juicing, nut and oil production into value-added products.” An example of a local food processing initiative is the South Canterbury small-scale nut producers who operate as collectives with their own processing equipment and unique brands. “With a coordinated effort this group believes our MP Damien O’Connor could leverage for this through government to create various high-valued Golden Bay-branded products,” says Robina. In the next, and final, workshop Robina passionately believes that the 30 attendees could help to make local food resiliency happen in Golden Bay. Helping Robina facilitate this upcoming workshop will be Willy Cameron of Ecoquest. The workshop will cover a wide range of topics including, transforming under-utilised spaces into food production zones, meeting the gaps in our local production, designing school grounds as edible landscapes (with children), building innovative local food economies from the household to the bioregion, creating a seasonal calendar, and ensuring seed security with seed exchanges. The workshop will be held at Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre on Sunday 15 November from 9.30am-5pm. For further information and registration visit: http://earthcareeducation.org/wp_earthcare/courses/ or ph Robina 022 066 8577.
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Golden Bay High School Year 13 students enjoying their final school ball. Photo: Jeanine Taylor. JEANINE TAYLOR
Senior students from Golden Bay High and Collingwood Area School celebrated the much-anticipated school ball last Saturday. This was the fourth date on the calendar for the celebration, the others having being postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The atmosphere of relief and happiness was reflected throughout the evening. “It was wonderful to see the students have a fun, formal event to end a challenging year,” said GBHS Year 13 Dean Gareth Batten. 12
In true ball style, the glammed-up students arrived with much excitement via transport that ranged from family dropoffs to classic cars and even a combine harvester and tractor. The murmur of “only in Golden Bay” could be heard in the crowd. Kye Childs, one of the students organising this year’s ball said it had been “a real year 13 team effort”. The hall was sparkly and so were the students, and judging by the happy faces and packed dance floor, the evening was a great success. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2020
CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
AGM NOTICES PAKAWAU Hall Committee triennial meeting, Tuesday 17 November, 7.30pm at Pakawau Hall. The committee extends a welcome to this public meeting for all Pakawau residents interested in the management of our local hall. Special welcome to anyone interested in joining the committee, as new members and roles will be voted in at this meeting. For more information ph secretary Maureen Harte 524 8434. GOLDEN Bay Housing Trust AGM, 12 noon, Friday 27 November at the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust. ONETAHUA Waka Ama Trust AGM, 13 November, 12 noon, Takaka Library meeting room. MOHUA Social Services AGM, 19 November, 4.30pm, GB Community Centre Hall. Everyone warmly welcome. RSVP ph 525 9728.
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every Wednesday. Appointments, phone Heartland Services 525 6151. Nelson Office 0800 246 146. COLLINGWOOD Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to thank the following for donating fianancially through our last fianancial year: D Slater, J Weir, Trash Palace, K Handley.
business. If you want to stop we can help. Meeting Thursdays 7pm, Catholic Church Hall. Ph 0800 229 6757. THANK you from Blind Low Vision NZ to the generous public who supported our recent appeal to the tune of $540. Amazing people - uncertain times.
CANCELLED. FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA AND NIGHT MARKET AT REC PARK CENTRE. 2020 has been the year of NO. With 60 hours to countdown we made the call. Since Labour weekend there has been persistent rainfall and the park grounds are waterlogged. This means no parking, no picnics and therefore no people. Office hours are 9.30am-2.30pm Monday to Friday. For ticket refunds contact Abbie at: recreation@recparkcentre.co.nz. For market refunds contact Laura at: info@recparkcentre. co.nz. GBSRF has made the decision that from 2021 the spectacular fireworks will be held around the Winter equinox as part of New Year Matariki celebrations. Saturday 14 November is the Boys’ and Girls’ Show. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rec Park Centre.
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“MORIORI: Peace at All Costs” - the Moriori renaissance based upon their legacy and heritage of peace. Maui Solomon is giving this Quaker lecture which will be livestreamed from Wellington on Friday 20 November at 7pm at the Catholic Church (behind the stone church in Commercial St). Free, all welcome. Ph Helen 525 9576 for more information. TAKAKA VILLAGE GREEN. At our AGM on 11 September it was agreed to raise the stall fees on the Village Green to $20.
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POMEROY, Glady. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday 14 November, 11.30am at the Bainham Hall.
Winner of the Bird Challenge: Renae Swan, Collingwood.
LANGFORD, Lorna May, Bainham Store shopkeeper and identity of Golden Bay, passed away peacefully at the Golden Bay Community Hospital aged 91 years. Thank you to the staff and doctors at the GBCH for all the dedication, love and support over many years. Also thank you to Abbeyfield, Tony and Gillian Cunningham, the Bainham Rural Women, Joyce Wyllie, Billy Kerrisk, Terry Langford and all the friends and family who helped make Lorna’s farewell such a memorable occasion.
Winner of Golden Bay Patchwork and Quilters Guilds 25th Anniversary Quilt, raffled to raise funds for local search and rescue: Barbara Osborne from Kaiapoi.
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HUME, Lachlan Peter Craig (Locky) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 31st of October 2020, aged 68. Treasured and much loved brother, uncle and friend to many. Locky will be very sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. ROAD closure 12 December 2020 for Golden Bay Santa Parade: Commercial St, between Motupipi St and Golden Bay Coachlines, 98 Commercial Street, 8am–12pm. Road closure managed by Fulton Hogan. Any enquiries to recreation@ recparkcentre.co.nz POHARA Bowling Club wood raffle winner, Irene Bruning. Thank you everybody for your support. ANYONE interested in gathering periodically for the purpose of conversing in the German language? Inquiries ph Chris 525 7699, evenings. COMMUNITY Law Service (Simon Jones): Free and confidential legal help, information, options available in Golden Bay THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2020
Our Masters tournament was a roaring success, not only because of the great time had by players and supporters but also raising a significant amount of money for the club. We simply could not have done it without you! A massive thank you to all the people involved – in particular the dozens of volunteers who helped out over the weekend and the following people and businesses: • • • •
The Mussel Inn - Principle sponsor Andrew Earle; Caroline Jones; Cheryl Eley; DeLish café; Enfys Bellamy; Ellis Creek; FreshChoice; Golden Bay Rugby Club; Kevin Winter; Maurice Llewellyn (NBF referee); Mel and Jackie Catering; NBS; Physio Rehab; Rec Park Centre Every one of you who purchased a raffle ticket (Draw one winner - Sharon McConnon; Draw two winner - Sage Forest) The fabulous people who donated the impressive collection of prizes: Adventure Flights; Brigand Bar/Café; Collingwood Tavern; Dancing Sands Distillery; Dangerous Kitchen; Farewell Spit Tours; HealthPost; Korora’s Nest Pohara; Kotare Sands; Natural Health; NZ Trout Adventures, Collingwood; O’Sha Thai Restaurant; Ratanui Lodge; RootsBar; Shane Fleming; Stone Arrow; Takaka Golf Club; Takaka Tyres and Mechanical; Totally Roasted Cafe; Touch of Beauty; Tui Products; Waitapu Springs Bed and Breakfast and Spa; Waitui Distillery; Woolshed Bed and Breakfast. 13
TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.
SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. 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.
WATER TANKS CLEANED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.
AFFORDABLE Carpentry Services. Ph Rick 027 919 1326. APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.
ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.
CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CITRUS pruning, garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112. COMPUTER and smartphone sales, repairs and solutions. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Conveniently located at 65 Commercial Street or available by appointment on 027 831 4156. ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500.
ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432. FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432. GARDENING services. Ph Carlos 027 751 9730. GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. GOLDEN Bay Storage, Takaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Rob and Marg 525 9698, 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com
Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant. MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing business and personal accounting services. Ph Robert 029 775 6459 or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz. GREENREAPER. Property maintenance, landscape and garden designs. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. References available. HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. 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? 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. LUXAFLEX blinds: sunscreen, blockout, translucent, venetians, shutters, “beauty is in the detail”. Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote or visit Imagine next to GB Glass, Takaka. 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.
Hello, have you got a crashed, damaged or deregistered 4WD, 2WD Ute, Van or Truck? We here at FWD SPARES are looking for new stock for wrecking, so we can keep supplying you with the parts you need to keep your vehicle going. We pay cash and can pick up. IF YOU HAVE IT WE WANT IT!!! So support local and give us a call today.
Healing with Grace
Call Dave: 027 220 4105 or 03 547 4147 Email: fwdspares@xtra.co.nz Visit: 12 Quarantine Road Nelson
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 Wednesday-Sunday from 9.30am, 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870. CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical or flower essences text Gracherbalist. e ShielFor ds appointments 021346642 ♥ 5258106 027 483 5865, 525MNZ 8544. Gift Vouchers Available BTSM,ph RMT 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. CREATING Balance NZ. Cultivating health and wellbeing. Integral yoga and meditation practice. Private sessions,
Healing with Grace &
021 346642 ♥ 525 8106
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora workshops, courses. Suitable for all ages and physical abilities. Ph 020 4145 1516, creatingbalancenz@gmail.com ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111. MASSAGE, $50. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101. MASSAGE and trigger point therapy for chronic muscular pain, dysfunction, sports performance. Specialising in unresolved muscular pain. 20 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334, 54 Commercial Street. REFLEXOLOGY - relax and regenerate. For appointments please contact Ariane Wyler ph/txt 021 0260 7607, happyfeetflex@ gmail.com SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542. YOUTH and adult counselling. Ph 027 416 6815, email selena@ gbwct.org.nz
Grant Watson
Manipulative Physiotherapist
Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School
Mondays, and Thursday mornings Ph: 027 370 6472 Email: wattie18@outlook.com
Dr Sally Dawson CHIROPRACTOR MNZCA
ACC Registered
22 Meihana Street, Takaka www.takakachiropractic.com
telephone
027 732 4476 Tuesdays & Fridays
PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991. 14
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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
massage | RELAXATION & THERAPEUTIC
PART-TIME EVENING CLEANING – TAKAKA We have a part-time cleaning position available in Takaka township. Monday to Friday evenings, for 1.5hrs each evening. Start time approximately 5-5.30pm. We wish to appoint a permanent, reliable person in the position. Full training provided.
50% OFF
Valid to Golden Bay residents for your first 1 hour booking (normally $70 now $35)
Please email us your application (incl CV) to info@sunrisecleaning.nz or phone our office on 0800 544 0658 during business hours.
Emma Sutherland ND Naturopath/Massage Therapist/Reiki Master P 027 487 2639 Email: emma@ameliorate.nz
Sunrise Cleaning Services (Nelson) Ltd
www.ameliorate.nz
He Matapuna Ora Trust Family Start Social Worker/Whanau Worker Family Start is an early intervention programme that focuses on improving pēpi and tamariki health, learning and relationships, whānau circumstances, environment and safety.
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
Working collaboratively with other community agencies, you will have a sound understanding of issues relating to parenting and care and protection for children. As a Family Start Whānau Worker your role is to deliver a child-centred, whānau-focused intensive home visiting programme. You will support whānau with the greatest need to build their strengths and capability to ensure their tamariki have the best start in life. Your experience and skills will include: • • • • • • •
work in the social services the ability to build supportive and effective relationships with families/whanau excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people externally and internally sound cultural understanding and practice strong time management, administration skills and computer literacy have a recognised qualification in social work and are registered with NZSWRB or eligible to be A current full, NZ driver’s licence
One permanent part-time position 20-25 hours per week. The position is based at Mohua Social Services in Takaka and the work covers Golden Bay.
Social Worker We are looking for an experienced social worker for 20 hrs per week. Our vision is to work together to create a healthy community of empowered, connected and caring people. We would love you to join our team if you have:
Chiropractor Inga Schmidt
MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA
021 180 7789
For an application form and job description, please contact: Email: reception@familystartnelson.co.nz Phone: 03 547 0940 Applications close: 5pm Sunday 22 November 2020
Current registration as social worker Extensive community social work experience Experience of using tikanga and bicultural practice Collaborative approach to work in a small community.
For an information pack call 525 9728 or email to manager@mohuasocialservices.org.nz. Applications close 22 November 5pm.
Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St
www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered
SITUATIONS VACANT Sports Coordinator (2021) Term Time. Permanent - Part Time. 15 hours per week (10 permanent & up to 5 on time-sheet, as required)
Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider • • • • • •
Sports & Accident injuries Complex musculoskeletal conditions Clinical reviews / Second opinions Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes Clinical Massage Therapy
No GP referral required Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment
Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2020
The Sports Coordinator has a key role to assist in the provision of administrative support for the school’s sport and physical recreation programme. Administrator (2021) Term Time. Permanent - Part Time. 15 hours per week, 10am-1pm An experienced, flexible Administrator is required to provide professional and accurate service, and be back up for Reception. For application information please contact the Business Manager, Steph Hartill, phone 525 9914 or email steph@gbh.school.nz Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 17 November
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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko
PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea
NEW copies of the book Whitebaiters Never Lie, $50. Ph 525 9373. Great birthday and Christmas presents. SAFETY glass. Residential or commercial. See Golden Bay Glass. 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274. GUM /pine mix, $195/1.8m3 load, delivered negotiable. Tree Tops Firewood ph 027 472 8578. SUBARU Impreza 2.0S, 114,000km, very good condition. Ph 021 556 806.
330 TAKAKA-COLLINGWOOD HIGHWAY, PURAMAHOI
CURTAIN tracks, blinds, curtain liners, sheers, fabrics, velvet and linen cushions, upholstery linens, velvets and so much more, visit Imagine design , 96b Commercial St, Takaka. FIRE bricks, $4 each, Pakawau. Ph 027 350 0755.
This ripper little lifestyle block won’t be around for long! With some freshly cleared flat terraces to plant and build on, lots of bee-friendly Manuka, regenerating native and the pretty little Onahau River cruising through, this is a sunny, sheltered and attractive parcel just five minutes from Takaka. Neighbouring the aerodome, you could buzz across to Wellington for a big-city weekend, and live your self-sufficient dream.
GRANDSTAND FUNDRAISER, Gum firewood, 40 years old, split March 2020. $200/2m³. Ph Jill 027 384 8165. 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.
Buyers with a budget over $550,000 should inspect.
FOR SALE: Deadline Sale closes 4:00 p.m. Friday 20 November 2020 (unless sold prior). VIEW: By appointment nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00437
03 525 9113
10% OFF
KYLIE JONES: +64 21 152 8195 kylie.jones@nzsir.com
all clothing in store! Icebreaker, Weft, CCC & Swanndri to name a few
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.
(Only on items in stock & while stock last. Offer expires 13.11.20) (Excludes socks & gloves)
We now offer a Delivery Service
102 WHARARIKI ROAD, PUPONGA
*Charges apply
Epic adventures await you at Cape Farewell, and we have a remarkable opportunity to kick start your dreams. Over 7 ha of grazing with a new coloursteel barn, 3 kw solar system and power to the boundary. Make this your holiday base camp, build a new home, or convert the shed. Home to Cape Farewell Horse Treks, this price is for land and buildings only - although the full business as a going concern is also an option. This is a nature lover’s paradise, perfect for horse-riding, kayaking, walking, surfing and fishing.
We’re your local
NEW SUMMER STOCK ARRIVING DAILY!
FOR SALE: Offers over $620,000 plus GST (if any)
Garden décor Camping Fire pits BBQs Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
VIEW: Viewings by appointment sothebysrealty.com/NEL00421 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.
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. 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 CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm. Pizzas on Friday nights, 5-7pm. Ph 524 8194. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Tuesday-Saturday 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. 16
MAD CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, where only the best will do. Wednesday, Thursday, 10am-2pm and 4-8pm; Friday-Sunday, 9am-3pm and 4-8pm. Coffee 24/7 when about. OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late, Thursday, Friday. 11am-late, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457. Closed from 3pm Saturday 7 November for a private function.
Sundays from 11am until late. Menu can be viewed on our website www.poharaboatclub.org.
PENGUIN CAFÉ has rehatched as KORORA’S NEST. Research asked for great coffee, service and food. Come and enjoy our slow-cooked Greek lamb and lots more exciting dishes. New lunch menu. Create your own pizza. Brazilian open steak sammy. Kids’ get free ice cream with their meal. All with relaxed sea views. Open for brunch/lunch Thursday-Monday, 11am-2.30pm and 5pm til late for dinner. Saturday, Sunday breaky from 9am. Ph 03 970 3291.
TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Winter hours 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.
POHARA BOAT CLUB is now open Fridays from 5pm and
RATANUI LODGE. Elegant dining in Pohara, open every day this week. Three-course set menu changes daily. Premium NZ gin and tapas lounge. Reservations essential for set menu. www.ratanuilodge.com/menu. Ph 525 7998. THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days, 11am til late.
TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA: Open Sundays weather permitting, 10am-4pm, ph 039 707 934, Totaranui hill. WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ, open for dine-in meals and takeaways 7.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday and 8am-3pm Saturday and Sunday. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2020
PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea
252 Carter Road, Aorere, Collingwood
There's no doubt the time to sell is now! Most listings are achieving multiple offers with an abundance of buyers actively looking to purchase
Thank you to all the helpers, everyone who donated and entered the raffle $2056.80 funds were raised
Open Home/Final Week For Sale: TENDER: Closes 1pm, Thurs 12th Nov 2020 - Will NOT be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 7th November 11.00am sharp, meet at track car park LITTLE GRANITY - Offered for the first time in over 40 years, Little Granity is a special hideaway nestled in against the Kahurangi National Park and beside the Kaituna River. I know this hand hewn two bedroom cottage and 26 hectare bush block will prove irresistible to conservation conscious people, so please make sure you register your interest to avoid disappointment.
Raffler winners: R Ogle - Plant A Lewis - Wind Sculpture M Smith - Chocolates
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
MORTGAGEE SALE NEW LISTING! COURTHOUSE CAFÉ (11 ELIZABETH STREET), COLLINGWOOD Iconic freehold land buildings and business is a delightful new opportunity. Built in 1901 this stunning category 2 Historic Building is set in the hub of the growing township of Collingwood. The café business is well established and the fully equipped commercial kitchen provides a platform for new ideas. The property also has a two bedroom owners cottage next door, so easy living too. It’s the perfect opportunity for new beginnings in a stunning corner of New Zealand. FOR SALE: Enquiries Over $825,000 plus GST (if any) VIEW: Viewings by appointment sothebysrealty.com/NEL00433
95 Commercial Street, Takaka Offered for sale by tender is this large piece of land in the main street of Takaka, 1936m2 - close to half an acre. The two-storey home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms (according to Property Guru). Rarely do properties of this size come on the market so close to town. Contact me for further details and a copy of the tender documents. For Sale by Tender: 4pm 23/11/2020
www.goldenbayproperty.com Ref: GB3805 Agent: James Mackay ph 027 359 0892
TRACEY WALKER: +64 22 548 3105 tracey.walker@nzsir.com
GOLDEN BAY FIRST NATIONAL
Licensed Agents REAA 2008. 50 Commercial Street, Takaka
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ. Boundary line indicative only.
Whakamaru | 159m2 | 3BRM | 2 BTH Kitset Pricing from: Affordable Quality - Easy Build
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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.
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Contact your local Latitude Homes builder today:
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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia PROPERTY or land, maximum 10ha, within 30 minutes’ of Takaka. Private, sunny, distant views. dth@slingshot.co.nz WANTING to buy: small home/cottage, one-two bedrooms, private, sunny, elevated, bush and garden surroundings. Ready to purchase. Contact heathertwinsmith@gmail.com, ph 021 792 256. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2020
Ray White Golden Bay Property Management Hey landlords! Are you ready for the first Healthy Homes deadline in Dec 2020? Have you seen the new RTA Amendments Act coming Feb 2021? Do you want some free advice, support or information to help you prepare? Our resources and support can help protect both you and your asset - leaving you more time to just enjoy life. Call our NZQA qualified Property Manager today! Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com
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GALLERIES / Whakakitenga EARTHSEA GALLERY, 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka, ph 525 7007. Open most days 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www. earthseagallery.com
U3A welcomes Oke Blaikie, retired District Court Judge,
who will enlighten us as to the workings of the Family and Youth Courts from his 25 years of experience on the Bench.
Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 20 November, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-members a gold coin.
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome.
UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Friday 6th November
9.30am Sunday 8 November 2020
all vinyl night
NZDA Range, Balck Road, Pupu
Saturday 7th November
Enter at the Telegraph or Takaka Fuels and Fishing
ACETECH // CYNOSHUR // THRIVE
Good habits (live) Sunday 8th November
Vaughn Benjamin galanjah special
Sunday Service 10am
Friday 13th November
Jazmine Mary (live)
All Welcome ☺
Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org
Takaka Mounted Rifles .303 Shoot
dead format
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am. Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God John 3:3
Telegraph Hotel and NZ Deerstalkers' Assoc. Golden Bay Branch
Saturday 14th November
Ph: 525 9265
Furball 2020
$25 per shooter
Open sight .303 rifles only No target rifles 20 rounds, limited to 40 shooters Lunch provided Range will be open for practice Saturday 7th 1-4pm
For info ring Colin 525 8589 or Doug 027 525 8304
Proceeds to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter
Gb animal welfare society fundraiser CAPENSIS // AQUA POODLE // POOTIE TANG // WARP // LAMBI KITTY
Kahurangi Christian Church Celebration Sunday: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays each month,
10:30am at Anglican Hall, Haven Rd, Collingwood. Ph Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498.
Friday 20th November
roots bar karaoke Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people
www.rootsbar.co.nz
Community Connection: 2nd & 4th Sundays in various
formats & localities. Ph Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.
Znouzectnost
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER MOTUPIPI HALL PEA, PIE AND SPUD AND PUDDING luncheon, $12, 12 midday. KIDZTHEATRE 2020 presents the musical THE LITTLE MERMAID by Eugene Jackson, 7pm at the Playhouse. Tickets from Take Note (who require cash sales only please). Adults, $15; kids, $10.
4 Kids & Youth Performances
All your favourite stalls local produce, meat, honey, cheese, bread, crystals, clothing, soap, oils and much more...
Celebrating Expression, Creativity
Fri 6 Nov. 4pm-8pm Sat 7 Nov. 11am-3pm At The Village Theatre with Supper/Lunch food fundraiser
SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER
TICKETS AT GRASSHOPPER
Kids $10, Adults $15
KIDZTHEATRE 2020 presents the musical THE LITTLE MERMAID by Eugene Jackson, 3pm at the Playhouse. Tickets fom Take Note (who require cash sales only please). Adults, $15; kids, $10.
under 5 free
EVERY SATURDAY 9AM TO 1.30 PM
MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER PLAY CARDS “500” at Puramahoi Hall, Mondays, 7.30pm. Fun. $3 entry. Cup of tea supplied. Enquiries ph 525 9569 or just rock up.
BOOK YOUR SITE CALL GRANT 0272560566
TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER BADMINTON, GBHS gym, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays. Paradise Entertainment and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents.
and Bravery
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall. WREATH LAYING CEREMONY at the Memorial Park in Commercial Street, 11am sharp.
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 10am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007. SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING, 2pm, entertainment by Marble Mountain Music Club. All welcome.
LATER EVENTS GB A&P SHOW 16/01/2021. Tend your strawberries… J OY O F W R I T I N G , S u n d a y 1 5 N o v e m b e r, $ 9 5 . dcovingtoncarter@gmail.com or txt 027 502 1807 for more information. GB ORCHESTRA CONCERT, family-friendly, Kotinga Hall, 2pm, Sunday 15 November, admission koha. 18
Sat 7th NELSON CIDER FEST - We’ll be there with some special ciders! Sat 8th O & THE MO - Alt/dream pop, 7pm, $5 Thu 12th VOICE COLLECTIVE – Come along and join in singing Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ together Sat 14th YURT PARTY - Seething Balkan beats, 8.30pm, $5 Thu 19th QUIZ - all welcome, 7.30pm Sat 21st ANTHONIE TONNON - The Rail Land tour, tickets $15 at eventfinda or $20 on the door Sun 22nd REID AND RUINS - Nadia Reid and Tiny Ruins (Hollie Fullbrook), $46 tickets @ undertheradar Wed 25th SEASIDE STRANGLERS – Southern Alp rock, $5 Thu 26th SAY IT WITH FLOWERS - A poet laureate, a storyteller and a musician ‘Say it with flowers’, $10 on the door
invites you to an evening with
TONY CHRISTIANSEN Thursday 19 November 6:30pm at Rec Park Centre Tony is a world-leading motivational and inspirational speaker. He is humorous, bold and straight talking as he shares his story. He has no legs, the result of a horrific train accident when he was 9 years old, yet has a remarkable life. Tony encourages his audience to set their own challenges, rather than accept the limitations imposed by their own attitudes and other people’s perceptions.
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SATURDAYS LIVE MUSIC
'DAYS for GIRLS'
Art & Dance in Magical Atmosphere to Dine
An Overview by Debra Gibbs
7th 7pm M SAT FRANCIS MAXINO in concert A SAT 14th 7pm D BRIAN SHONE (Neil Young & others) Café Enquiries ph 021 107 6312
An internationl grassroots network of volunteers around the world provide education, feminine hygiene kits, awareness and dignity to women in need. If you want to find out more about this organisation and love to sew, please come along to this introductory talk. We are looking to start up a club.
See Public Notice on page 13
Friday 13th November Takaka Library 10.30am
BOOK LAUNCH 6.00pm Monday 16th November 2020 Take Note 29 Commercial Street, Takaka
EVERY GIRL. EVERYWHERE. PERIOD.
RRP $59.99
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Programmes to listen out for
Totally Wired - Father and Son duo Simon and Jack Hamley present an hour of fine music from a featured artist. Totally Wired is Kindly Supported by Burger Culture and The Vic Brewbar, Trafalgar St, Nelson and airs Sunday evenings at 7:00, replaying the following Thursday morning at 1:00.
Spiral Radio - Join host Dean Campbell as he brings you music, reviews, previews and interviews from the Conscious Communities of Nelson, throughout New Zealand and overseas. Spiral Radio is kindly supported by Anahata Yoga Retreat and Yogi Ai Kam Aikoham Nath Ji, and airs Friday nights at 7:00 and replays the following Wednesday night at 10:00.
23 Motupipi Street, Takaka For appointments please phone
Main office: 43 Halifax St, Nelson
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Sat
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Sun 15
Bookings phone 525 8453 Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz
NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY
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Friday: Light winds. Dry at first but a few showers during the afternoon, mainly about the ranges.
M E T R E S am 3 5
Saturday: Southerlies, tending easterly. Fine at first but becoming cloudy later with some rain likely.
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Sunday: Easterlies tending southerly later. Rain at first easing to isolated showers and fine breaks later.
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GOLDEN BAY TIDE WATCH - TARAKOHE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Saturday Nov 7
6
9 noon 3
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Nov 8
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
Nov 9
6
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
Nov 10
6
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
Nov 11
6
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
Friday
Nov 12
6
9 pm am 3
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9 noon 3
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Nov 13
9 pm am 3
6
9 noon 3
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2:38pm 8:59pm
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TIDE TIMES
3:16am 3:33pm 9:14am 10:11pm
H 4:21am 4:50pm L 10:18am 11:32pm
H 5:33am L 11:39am
6:19pm
H 6:46am L 12:43am
7:30pm 1:01pm
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7:52am 1:43am
8:27pm 2:08pm
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8:51am 2:36am
9:17pm 3:03pm
Rise 6:09 am Set 8:16 pm
Rise 6:08 am Set 8:17 pm
Rise 6:07 am Set 8:18 pm
Rise 6:06 am Set 8:19 pm
Rise 6:05 am Set 8:21 pm
Rise 6:04 am Set 8:22 pm
Rise 6:03 am Set 8:23 pm
Rise 1:25 am Set 10:40 am
Rise 2:11 am Set 11:43 am
Rise 2:51 am Set 12:51 pm
Rise 3:27 am Set 2:01 pm
Rise 3:58 am Set 3:14 pm
Rise 4:28 am Set 4:28 pm
Rise 4:57 am Set 5:43 pm
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TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING
Golden Bay weather forecast
Tuesday: Southeasterlies freshening. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain spreading from the east at times.
Sat
4:00 - 8pm ***DramaLAB: EXTRAVAGANZA*** Four kids and youth performances Tickets @ Grasshopper $15/Kids $10/Under 5 free 11am - 3pm ***DramaLAB: EXTRAVAGANZA*** 8:00 The More you Ignore Me (M) 5:00 Tintoretto: A Rebel in Venice 8:00 Greenland (R13) 5:00 Greenland (R13) 8:00 The More you Ignore Me (M) 2:00 Matinee: Baby Done (M) 8:00 School Life (M) 5:00 The More you Ignore Me (M) 8:00 Greenland (R13) 9am -1pm ***DramaLAB - ‘Fooling Workshop’*** With Colin Minney Ph 0221565235 - $30-$15 5:00 The Girl on the Bridge (R15) (Final) 8:00 Baby Done (M) 1:00 NT Live: Hansard (M) $25/20 5:00 School Life (M) (Final) 8:00 The More you Ignore Me (M) (Final)
www.freshfm.net
0800 GLASGOW (0800 452 746)
Monday: Southerlies. Some cloud at times otherwise mainly fine.
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Sun 8
Lyrical Lounge - Kawana Hemi presents some of his favorite Hip-Hop and RnB, along with other sweet tunes from the last 40 years. Eery second Saturday night at 10:00 and replays the following Thursday night at midnight.
Jon Tidswell or David Earle will be in attendance at the offices of Warn & Associates
Fri
Fair
6:01 am 6:28 pm
BILL HOHEPA’S MAORI FISHING GUIDE
Fair
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7:47 am 8:14 pm
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8:39 am 9:05 pm
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9:31 am 9:56 pm
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10:22 am 10:47 pm
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11:14 am 11:40 pm
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