Golden Bay Weekly - 13 November 2020

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Friday 13 November 2020

Bay’s housing crisis revealed

Broken dreams: Finding an affordable, secure home to buy or rent in Golden Bay is proving to be impossible for many. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

A current survey is revealing the chronic lack of affordable, secure housing options in Golden Bay. But is also providing useful data that could help to solve the crisis – one the Bay’s biggest social problems. Organised by Pohara resident Chris Bennett, the survey aims to gather information on the challenges faced by those in the Bay seeking to rent or purchase property. Chris says that the data backs up anecdotal evidence about the scale and serious nature of the issue. “We’ve all heard stories about the challenges faced in the Bay, and there have been a number of stories published, but there was little current data showing the situation.” The survey, which closes on 15 November, has already provided some sobering insights (see box right). Chris believes the survey clearly reveals just how hard it can be to find accommodation in the Bay, pointing to data that show it took an average of 7.8 months to find permanent accommodation, and 5.3 months for temporary accommodation. However, as bad as this may seem, it masks the fact that people have been looking for an average of

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10.2 months without success. The feedback on what people said they could afford to pay for renting and purchasing a home is of particular interest and concern to those hoping to provide a solution to the Key points from housing survey • Almost two-thirds of the 72 respondents have stayed in rental accommodation which was either not formally consented, or would not meet the Government’s “Healthy Home” standards. • Over one-quarter have been homeless – many for extended periods of time, particularly over summer. • Three-quarters of those eligible for MSD housing were not provided accommodation. • Almost half of renters considered themselves “vulnerable” where the landlord took advantage of their situation. • Many people have to move regularly. housing crisis. The data indicates that almost one-third could only afford a rent below $250 per week, and almost half could only afford

a house with a purchase price of $300,000 or less. This is at a time when median house prices in Tasman District are currently around $650,000. “This clearly shows that we need to come up with a model which will provide affordable rental accommodation targeted at $250 per week,” says Chris. “At the same time, security is important as people should not be forced to move over summer, or fear that they will be homeless.” Housing is also an issue known to be affecting local employers. In a complementary survey, Chris has been asking businesses for their experience with their employees’ accommodation and says he’s uncovered some unpalatable truths. “Two-thirds of the businesses report employees having trouble finding permanent or temporary accommodation. On average, each business had one person looking for permanent accommodation, and almost half of the businesses were aware of their staff staying in unconsented accommodation.” While problems appear widespread across the Bay, a common theme across both... Continued on page 3

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JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay Community Board ventured out to the “wild west” on Tuesday for its monthly meeting. The invitation to Pakawau Memorial Hall, issued by the Pakawau Community Residents’ Association (PCRA) a few months earlier, had been readily accepted, but it was still something of a surprise to see it happening. Those who made their way out to Pakawau were rewarded with some interesting discussion, but also enjoyed a sumptuous morning tea prepared by the ladies of the parish. Public forum As might be expected, there was a healthy turnout from Pakawau residents who raised issues specifically relating to their community as well as a number of wider concerns. Bruce Collings started the ball rolling by seeking to build bridges – or more accurately, re-building the Salisbury swing-bridge. When the historical tourist attraction was destroyed during the great Aorere flood of 2010, Tasman District Council (TDC) ruled out re-instating it, but Bruce believes the time is right to resurrect the crossing. “There is no better time to beg [the Government] for funds … we need to encourage domestic tourism.” Bruce offered to develop costings for the reconstruction and draft a letter to MP Damien O’Connor on behalf of the board, a proposal which the board later accepted. Probably the biggest ongoing issue in Pakawau is the erosion of residential beachfront – and the council’s intransigence over installing rock protection. Instead of sanctioning a sea wall as requested by residents, TDC carries out intermittent sand push-ups. Ann Thompson’s property is one of those affected and she explained that, in 2018, rocks placed at her seaward b ound a r y d e c a d e s a go ha d b e e n removed by council without permission or explanation. As a result, she now suffers from a “new phenomenon” of wind-blown sand accumulating in and around her home, ruining the lawn, damaging external doors and contaminating interior spaces. “Before the rocks were stolen, this was not an issue,” said Ann, who appealed to the council to allow residents to protect their homes. “I ask that progress is made on the beachfront at our cost.” In a discussion later in the meeting, TDC environment and planning manager Dennis Bush-King advised that council had recently held a workshop to examine such issues within the Reserves Act and agreed... Continued on page 7 Rain, Rain, Go Away!! Come again another day

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POLICE REPORT

Kia ora whanau, I hope this finds you dry. Found property: We currently have a pair of cycling gloves, a Fitbit watch, a dark school bag full of females clothing and a Nokia cellphone. Lots of burnouts are being noticed around the place. If you see or hear this happening please call 111 and give us a registration/description of the vehicle. Take a photo or video if you can. We would much rather take their car off them now than scrape them out of it later. Increasingly, Police are receiving reports of red-light runners at the Takaka Hill lights. Please be patient. It’s not worth risking your own, and others, safety or the $150 fine. 21 October: A 35-year-old local male was arrested and charged with three breaches of a protection order. 24 October: Two tyres fell off the back of a ute and were hit by the following vehicle, causing damage. Please get in touch with Police if the tyres are yours. 24 October: A 19-year-old local male was forbidden to ride motorbikes after annoying locals by zooming up and down Parapara beach without a licence. 24 October: A 28-year-old local female received a threemonth disqualification from driving for excess demerit points. 26 October: A vehicle was accidentally reversed into, causing damage on Motupipi Street. Police are giving the offending driver the opportunity to do the right thing and pay for the damage before getting involved. 29 October: A 47-year-old local male was arrested for a domestic assault. 29 October: A 23-year-old local female is yet to be spoken to about spitting on another female at FreshChoice supermarket. 8 November: Police executed a search warrant at a local address and recovered an imitation firearm that had been seen with occupants of a vehicle in a public place. Enquiries are continuing and a prosecution is likely. 4-9 November: We have received a report that the burnt-out shop in town has been entered and items removed. This is hugely concerning as the interior is toxic and probably extremely hazardous to one’s health. The clean-up and securing of the building is anticipated very shortly. In the last three days, Police have written out six fines for people speeding at, or over, 120kmph between Takaka and Collingwood. Please slow down before we have a serious crash on our hands. Expect to see us being strict around speed for a while, especially around the schools. Hoping to see the sun soon. Stay safe out there.

Armistice Day commemorations

A member of the public lays a poppy at the war memorial in Takaka after the short official ceremony. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS IN TAKAKA, CHARLOTTE RICHARDS IN COLLINGWOOD

More than a century after the guns fell silent at the end of the Great War, half a world away from the killing fields of the Western Front, Golden Bay paid tribute to its own servicemen and women. In understated acts of remembrance on Wednesday morning, the Takaka and Collingwood Returned and Services Associations (RSA) held Armistice Day ceremonies at their respective memorials. With this year’s ANZAC Day events cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, Wednesday’s gatherings were particularly poignant. In Takaka, around two dozen members of the public assembled at Memorial Park, where GB RSA president Noel Baigent opened his short address by recounting the 20 million casualties of the Great War. “Imagine that and compare it with the current Covid pandemic which to date has claimed just over one million lives worldwide.” In the light of recent elections on both sides of the Pacific, he spoke of the lasting legacy of those who made sacrifices for freedom and democracy. “How fortunate we are in New Zealand that no matter which team we follow or which team wind, we willingly accept the result, with respect, and continue our friendships as before – that is what our soldiers fought for.” Shortly after Noel finished his address, Bugler Willa Visker played The Last Post while the ANZAC flags were lowered. A

minute’s silence followed after the ceremony concluded with a prayer and dismissal. In Collingwood, a crowd of around 36, including year 7 and 8 students from Collingwood Area School, gathered in front of the cenotaph where Collingwood RSA president Paddy Gillooly made a short address before asking for a minute’s silence. Paddy then introduced Amanda Barrett, who he explained had “sowed the seed” for Armistice Day commemorations in Collingwood around 5 years ago. Amanda, a former employee of Collingwood Safari Adventures, read out the names of the fallen who had lived the Collingwood area. After wreaths were laid at the foot of the cenotaph, Mike Prystie bugled the Last Post while the flags were lowered. The short ceremony then closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

GBRSA presidentNoel baigent stands to attention as the ANZAC flags are lowered in Takaka. Photo: Jo Richards.

Collingwood RSA president Paddy Gillooly addresses those gathered at the Collingwood cenotaph. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Collingwood Area Scool students from years 7 and 8 lay a wreath at the Collingwood cenotaph. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

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Debbie Pearson (left) talks to TDC’s Lisa McGlinchy about the new Tasman Environment Plan at last Friday’s drop-in session in Collingwood. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Tasman District Council staff and councillors discussed a range of environmental and development issues with members of the Golden Bay community at two public meetings last week. Feedback from the drop-in sessions held in Collingwood and Takaka – and similar events across the district – will inform the new Tasman Environment Plan (TEP). This early round of engagement – one of three planned over the next few years – is being managed by Memo Public Relations and Communications, a company contracted by TDC specifically for the initiative. Speaking at the Collingwood session, the company’s communications director Nicole Taber said that 12 of the planned 20 events had taken place and Tasman’s communities had seized the opportunity to have their say. “We’ve got 550 pieces of feedback already.” The purpose of the drop-in events, said Nicole, was to hear about “high level” concerns – and she provided an example. “Freshwater management is one of the big issues; how do we keep the pristine quality of the water from the mountains to the sea?” Nicole believes that such community-led planning is essential if the issues and challenges faced by the Tasman District are to be resolved. “We can’t achieve the outcomes without the involvement of the community.” That involvement is an ongoing feature of the TEP. On the sign-in table at the meetings, members of the public could tick boxes to request quarterly progress updates on a wide range of specific issues addressed by the plan. Speaking to The GB Weekly on Tuesday, Nicole said staff and councillors had enjoyed wide-ranging conversation with the Golden Bay community. “We had 14 people drop in to the Collingwood event and 28 people in Takaka. We heard about a range of topics, from biodiversity, through to housing, tourism, and managing beach activities.” She said that they also heard about “the things that make

our places special”, and some differences emerged between the two areas of the Bay. “Beaches, wetlands, community spirit, peaceful nature, and culture featured strongly in the Collingwood feedback. For Takaka, people listed the beautiful waters, plant and bird life, cultural heritage, and unique people.” Designed to supercede the existing Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP), the TEP will become the new blueprint for regulating growth and the management of resources throughout the district. Accordingly, the final text will incorporate policies and rules covering air and water quality, biodiversity, climate change and natural hazards, as well as land use in rural areas, coasts and towns. The TEP is not the only major planning exercise being carried out by TDC. The Long Term Plan (LTP) is also currently being updated. Nicole explained the fundamental difference between the two key documents. “The LTP allocates funding and includes non-regulatory functions; the TEP is the RMA [Resource Management Act] stuff and sets the strategic direction.” Although work has now begun on the TEP, it is unlikely to become operative until 2027. According to TDC’s project timeline, the process involves the preparation of a draft plan – estimated to be published around the end of 2021 or early 2022. This draft will then be subject to review and subsequent notification – due to be completed before the end of 2024, with the requisite public hearings conducted, and final decisions taken, by 2026. In the meantime, Nicole is grateful to those who have already provided feedback, which is being logged and is freely available on the TDC website. And she encourages everyone in the community to participate while they have the opportunity. “On the website, people can also have their own say and submit comments to council until 5pm on December 11.” For further information and to submit feedback, visit: www. environmentplan.tasman.govt.nz.

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Continued from page 1 ...surveys is the need for accommodation in Takaka. Chris says that the survey results are a call to action. “The need for providing affordable housing can no longer be ignored.” Using the survey data as a foundation, Chris is currently working on a proposal to discuss with TDC and other stakeholders which includes options for how the community can work together to provide affordable housing. Despite the challenges ahead he is optimistic and THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2020

determined. “It isn’t easy, and we may not succeed. However, we owe it to the vulnerable in our community to make every effort to find a solution.” In the meantime Chris urges people in the Bay to complete the survey. “If you have not already, please participate.” The GB Weekly will publish the full results of the survey once it is completed. To participate, go to: Individuals: www.tinyurl.com/gb-housing-survey Businesses: www.tinyurl.com/gb-worker-survey

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Rec Park Centre’s Fireworks Extravaganza and Night Market which was to be held on Friday 6 November was cancelled due to the heavy rain during the week and the forecasted rain for the Friday. Friday turned out to be nice and sunny, which we will take credit for. We are planning on holding a Matariki Celebration in June 2021, and we will have the fireworks then. We don’t have a confirmed date yet, but we will let people know as soon as we do. There are different options for refunds: If you would like a refund, you can bring your wristband/s to Rec Park Centre office Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm, and your money will be refunded. If you would like to hold on to your wristband for Matariki this is fine – refunds can still be given if the date set will not suit you. We would like to thank all those who had already purchased their wristbands, and all of those people planning to come on the night to support the event. Abbie Langford, community partnerships coordinator, Golden Bay Shared Recreation Facility

Fishing for compliments

Some conservationists still allege commercial fishermen aren’t fishing sustainably. This is despite a substantial amount of credible evidence showing their allegations are largely incorrect. New Zealand’s quota management system is designed so that if a particular fish stock is being overfished, its quota is cut to enable stocks to rebuild. Conversely, if scientists determine a species population has grown and catches can be sustainably increased, its quota is increased. In the recent annual review of fish stocks, the Government increased the quota of 26 fish stocks and reduced only three. This is further compelling evidence that the quota management system is working well and that fishermen are generally fishing sustainably. Most fair-minded people people would find this information very reassuring. Sadly, the more extreme conservationists are so radical and mean-spirited they appear totally incapable of acknowledging any of the significant progress made by the fishing industry. Hugh Cropp

Thanks to our local news team

This is a long overdue message of thanks to everyone who works at The GB Weekly. Every week the residents of Golden Bay receive their edition in their mailboxes and we are then able to follow local events avidly. Even during the complete lockdown due to Covid-19 we continued to receive the paper whilst other regions lost theirs. The paper continues to offer us well-written and in-depth articles, almost always accompanying these with photos. So thank you, each and every one of you, you are really appreciated and we are so fortunate to have your great team

Imagining the world’s worst camping site

Lizi Smart

Let me give it a go: 1. Place it on an old land-fill site, with really bad unidentified contaminants, no safety measures nor soil testing, and don’t ask the locals 2. Ideally in a dynamic river/estuary, ie, an Ecosystem of High Natural Character (see Environmental Defence Society (EDS)) 3. Place it adjacent to a well-used local amenity of value such as a reserve used by the locals for swimming, walking and dog-walking and picnicking, to make it inaccessible to them 4. I would place it where the risks are high from flooding and tidal inundation and where well documented episodes occurred in the past 5. A narrow, flood-prone, poorly maintained road, where emergency services would find difficulty manoeuvring would be great 6. I would place it far enough from food outlets and fresh water for hygiene (Covid-19), to ensure high traffic movement to irritate the locals 7. If I could, I would also try to wreck the adjacent bird life, fish and shellfish gathering and iwi interests (but these would be of lesser concern) 8. All else failing, I would make sure it destroyed the reputation of the entire region as the “place to visit”‘ if taking your fully self-contained vehicle on a quality holiday. Yes, yes , Motupipi Estuary closed landfill site has it all. Damn, maybe TDC has beaten me? Ask the chairperson/managers of EDS, NZ Government closed landfill advisors, Wriggle Coastal Management, Eugenie Sage, the Fox River people, RMA and a million others. Ask, and then submit against the freedom camping proposal or accept the worst. Bing Brabant

Local sustainability practitioners

Dear Sustainable Living Centre team, I am writing in good faith to say that your invitation to an external sustainability expert to talk on what our community needs struck a nerve with me. Our bay is full of sustainability experts actually doing it in their field and not one of them were invited to be a part of it or speak. This seemed wrong to me. The most obvious example would be the head of the farmers union of NZ, the Langfords, literally revolutionising one of our country’s biggest industries, using permaculture techniques on their farm. Wow. We have three organic vege growers putting the hard work in year after year, an organic bakery with a grain mill, two butchers keeping ethical meat in people’s fridges and freezers, Ellis Creek providing public access to healthy farmed meat, Kervella cheesemakers and the Mansons that provide high

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quality milk for them, a raw milk dispensary in Motupipi, plus the Wholemeal, the Mussel Inn and the RootsBar all taking large quantities of stock from these local producers. An honourable mention to the countless fishers, foragers, and the hunters taking animals off the hillsides before they are culled or poisoned too. These are the first ones I could think of; I’m sure to have missed some. I invite you to look in our backyard and step up. Help facilitate these people meeting and really help make a change for our region, so we can ascertain our needs and move forward together in providing for ourselves. Chris Kahawai

Security cameras; looking at the bigger picture

Thank you Andrew Wilson for your excellent points concerning our basic human rights to freedom and presumption of innocence in regards to the proposed installation of cameras on Commercial Street (GBW whakaaro 6/11). I too have heard the dialogue and agree that the Community Board considers this a foregone conclusion. Back in August a board member told me “This is going to happen.” Quote. Verbatim. When I spoke to this person again, I was told I misunderstood. Is there a way to misunderstand “This is going to happen.”? A few business owners should not have the right to have us all filmed. The police have managed for many years without cameras and we do not have a big issue with vandalism. The Community Board is supposed to listen to what the whole community wants, not just special interests. So how could this board member possibly insist this was going to happen, before we even began to discuss it? And yes, the argument that “if you aren’t doing anything wrong, you have no reason to object” is spurious and manipulative. This issue has nothing to do with whether we are doing anything wrong and everything to do with our basic human rights to not be filmed as we go about our business. Our community is safe because the vast majority of people living here are honest and deserve to be treated as such. Prisons have cameras installed everywhere to make sure inmates do right. Is Takaka okay with its citizens being treated like prison inmates? Zahra Lightway

Freedom camping: dump the dump

I have been disappointed by the lack of response from people in the Bay to the proposal to designate a portion of the old Rototai rubbish dump/landfill as a freedom camping site. Is it ignorance of the history of this site or are people frightened an area next to them could be considered for this problem that remains unresolved year after year? To my knowledge about five sites in the same number of years have failed – all with considerable costs to ratepayers. Dumping of rubbish at the end of Rototai Road has occurred for about 60 years – car bodies, asbestos, farming chemical containers such as DDT and 245T, weekly truckloads from Golden Bay Cement and District Power Board. In fact, all manner of toxic chemicals before folk knew of the potential effects. Beneath the thin crust, on the early portion of the tip, grow mature trees which will eventually succumb leaving a weeping pool of toxicity. The dump has been partially capped and bunded with many areas not satisfactorily completed or started. I have several witnesses who can vouch for the unstable and dangerous state of this eyesore. It is a no-brainer not to ban all free (non-self contained) campers from the Bay. Let’s say no to the Rototai dump and retain this special place for future generations to enjoy. [Abridged] Brian Jones

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CORRECTION IN last week’s News in Brief it was Selwyn Farr, not Nick, who competed in the Paddlefest. Apologies for the error.

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NEWSLINE UPDATES KE E PI N G YO U I N FO R M E D ABO UT N E WS AN D E VE NT S I N TH E TAS MAN D I S TR I C T

Submissions are invited until 16 November on some proposed amendments to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017. These include: • Removal of the Waitapu Bridge site – Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is taking over control of the area and we no longer have jurisdiction for freedom camping. • Removal of the Taupata Gravel Reserve – due to continued concerns with danger to nesting birds and difficulties with effective policing. • Removal of the Waikoropupū Springs Road Reserve – area now under Department of Conservation control and Council has no jurisdiction. • Addition of a new area on the former Rototai Tip site. • Amending the location of the site on Decks Reserve to accommodate the new library construction. • Amending the permitted camping area at Alexander Bluff Road Reserve to identify more precisely the area where camping is allowed. You can read the full statement of proposal online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback or see a hard copy

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at Council offices and libraries in Tākaka, Richmond, Motueka and Murchison. • Email your submission to info@tasman.govt.nz with ‘Freedom Camping Bylaw Consultation’ in the subject line. • Head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback to submit your feedback online. • Post your submission to ‘Freedom Camping Bylaw Consultation’, Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050. Submissions are open until 4.30 pm Monday 16 November 2020. Anyone who wishes to do so will have the opportunity to speak in support of their submission at a hearing on Wednesday 18 November 2020.

Free dog microchipping Take advantage of our dog microchipping clinic – it’s free for dogs registered in Tasman District. Microchipping is a legal requirement for most dogs, and it’s also the best tool we have for reuniting lost pets with their owners. • Golden Bay: Saturday 21 November, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm, Rototai Beach Reserve.

Road resealing starts The Tasman Alliance will be starting the annual road resealing maintenance programme for the season from next week. Resealing will be happening in different areas all over the district. It’s important work as it renews the waterproof layer that provides skid resistance, improving the safety of the road surface. If work is happening in your area, we’ll let you know by way of a letter drop or door knock before work gets underway. Thanks for your patience when we’re working in your area. We always aim to get it done as efficiently and safely as possible.

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“It’s a match made in heaven”, say Emira Kassous and Neil McGinley as they tell the story of how their dream business became reality this year. Emira, who is French-born and of Tunisian descent, first became interested in mushrooms while living in France. Neil, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, started his career as a chef. “I used to forage for fungi on the banks of Loch Awe near Oban in the highlands of Scotland.” Yet for the past 24 years he’s been an industrial electrician here in New Zealand. They both independently came to Golden Bay for recuperation and healing three years ago. They met and fell in love at the place of Neil’s uncle, Tim Galloway, known locally as Blueberry Tim. While researching natural health options and possible sustainable business opportunities they came across the work of world-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets. Explains Emira : “Being on this land with Tim, growing our own food and building an ethical business is what motivated us to start growing mushrooms commercially.” “After working in an unhealthy business I really needed a healthy change”, adds Neil, saying they were inspired by Tim and his ecologically responsible, healthy lifestyle. “That’s why we called our business Tukurua Sanctuary Mushrooms as it represents our sanctuary here from the rest of the world”. Initially they thought they would set up the mushroomgrowing operation in a shipping container but discovered an unused water tank below the house, which they have now converted into a mushroom-growing space. “It was amazingly advantageous as it is much easier to regulate the below-ground environment with heat and humidity than in a container”, explained Neil. Emira says they complement each other in the way they work. “Neil focuses on the production, while I oversee postproduction and administration”. With his practical background, Neil did all the setup, involving carpentry, electrical, welding, plumbing and engineering work needed to build a purposebuilt “mushroomium”. They are developing a winter plan for heating the growing chamber at night with hot water from their wetback, and during the day with a solar hot water panel. The mushroom-growing process is quite involved, and can take up to 12 weeks from start to finish. Emira and Neil make their own media plates from seaweed agar by adding malt extract, starch and yeast. Into a Petri dish they seed the various spores, which create a colonized culture after around three weeks. Then they inoculate jars (containing a sterile

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grain/sawdust mix) with mycelium from the Petri dishes, and a similar process is repeated to further expand the colonized substrate. Both steps take up to three weeks. Then supplemented logs (sawdust/soy husk) are inoculated with the growing mycelium and placed downstairs in the colonizing room. Sawdust comes from Nelson pine forests. After about three weeks they start fruiting (or pinning like a pinhead) and are moved into the fruiting room, reaching maturity within three to five days. Each bag “flushes” two to three times before it is spent, when it is composted or used as mulch around the garden, enriching the soil structure, increasing moisture retention and adding nutrients. “Contamination is the biggest issue, so cleanliness and sterile equipment are essential”, says Neil. To keep the various mushroom gene pools healthy and strong they take spores from the growing mushrooms and start the process all over. They grow two main types: oysters, and shiitake. “Shiitake can take twice as long for each stage; hence they’re more expensive”, explains Emira. Shiitake mushrooms are very meaty in texture and very fleshy. Pink oyster mushrooms need a higher temperature to cook, and are commonly referred to as vegan bacon. Pink oysters are firmer than grey oysters, which are very tender with a more meaty flavour. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius) are a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants, which protect the body from chronic diseases and help strengthen the immune system. They are also low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and are gluten-free. They also contain statins, which help remove cholesterol from the body. Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are also low in calories with good amounts of fibre as well as B vitamins (especially B12) and some minerals. They also boost immunity and are widely acclaimed to fight cancer as well as cardiovascular infections. They also have a combination of antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Neil uses ultraviolet light to increase the content of vitamin D in all the mushrooms by up to 200 per cent. Fungi play a really vital role in recycling organic matter and supplying plants with nutrients. They have also been used for myco-restoration (they decrease pollution by breaking down toxins). Marketing has happened somewhat organically. “We started sharing amongst our friends at first and then selling them at the Saturday market midsummer last year (although Covid limited this somewhat)”, says Emira. “We’re committed to local, so not interested in supplying over the Hill”.

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Community Board - November Continued from page 1 ...that the community board would be provided with an update, as well as an explanation as to why Ann’s rocks were removed. Fellow Pakawau resident BJ White continued on a maritime theme, firstly – and rather unexpectedly – expressing his gratitude to the mussel farm operators who he said, “have been quite conciliatory towards me”. He then switched to the restoration of the Bay’s old wharves – specifically the structure at Collingwood which he described as “dangerous” and in need of repair. The board subsequently discussed the issue, explaining that the Wharves Restoration Trust has funding and is currently examining options for restoration of structures at Collingwood and Milnthorpe. BJ had one more topic on his list – the lack of information about the Waimea Dam. “We keep seeing things saying it’s got problems, but council has shut up about it; they need to inform the public.” Dennis advised that the issue was due to be discussed at an upcoming council meeting. The final contribution to public forum was made by Nicola Basham who was concerned about the installation of CCTV cameras in Takaka’s Commercial Street, and queried whether the pattern of crime justified the initiative. “Have the Police done a survey of where the incidents are? Has the Community Board asked the Police for details of incidents in Golden Bay?” Later in the meeting, chair Abbie Langford said she believed the board had already carried out sufficient consultation. But she acknowledged that the community harboured concerns about CCTV surveillance, and agreed that the board would issue a statement explaining how the scheme would work. Following further discussion, the board agreed to support the special funding request for the installation of the security cameras. Board member Grant Knowles said the cameras should reduce what was an ongoing, regular problem in the town centre. “Every member of Nelmac’s staff spends between one and three hours a week on fixing vandalism.” Pakawau Community Residents’ Association Given the venue of the meeting it was only appropriate that two key members of the PCRA were given time to present the board with a summary of the community’s most pressing issues and propose solutions. PCRA past president Laurie Jarrett has spent the past eight years attempting to solve the problem of coastal erosion, but attempts to gain consent to construct a rock wall have repeatedly come up against TDC’s administrative brick wall. He provided a concise history of the issue, starting in 1959 when the local body at the time approved two beachfront subdivisions, and ending with the current threats from TDC to disconnect the sewage systems of beachfront homes. In between, Laurie pointed out, the PCRA had “in good faith” spent $50,000 on expert advice to help secure resource consent, but council had subsequently spent $150,000 opposing the application. He said TDC is being inconsistent and hypocritical about the measures used to protect council assets - choosing to use sand push-ups to protect the esplanade reserve at Pakawau, while installing rocks walls at other locations. “If sand and grass was both cost-effective and fit for purpose, then why do council not use it to protect their own assets?”

He also accused council of being selective in applying the legislation, including the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 and the RMA – neither of which he said prescribes exclusively “soft” engineering solutions to coastal erosion. The solution to the impasse was simple, said Laurie. “All council has to do is process a consent under staff-delegated authority, just as it was done for the push-ups, then… request we protect the reserve and it will be done to the highest standard at no cost to council.” Current PCRA president Nigel Lloyd spoke about “a plan for Pakawau” consistent with TDC’s vison of “Thriving communities enjoying the Tasman lifestyle” as well as its Activity Management Plans. Taking up Laurie’s argument, Nigel focussed on TDC’s Coastal Assets Activity Management Plan 2018 pointing out that it aims to ensure protection from natural hazards, promote safe structures and maintain coastal assets. He summarised the PCRA’s position saying he was “looking to Golden Bay Community Board to identify a course of action with TDC that leads to resolving coastal erosion issues at Pakawau”. Mohua 2042 Future sustainability was the main thrust of Debbie Pearson’s presentation about the Mohua 2042 initiative - the community-led sustainability strategy for Golden Bay. Debbie provided a summary of progress made so far, which includes formulating a vision statement: “Our vision is for a flourishing community that is adaptable, caring and inclusive. We work in concert with nature to preserve and improve our environment. Our sustainable approach inspires others.” The project’s core group is now looking to turn those words into plans, and then into action, said Debbie. “We envisage a list of around 10 key projects that will spearhead the strategy action plan.” To help focus thinking and to create some structure around the strategy, action areas have organised into 10 broad categories, including food, energy, ecosystems and work and economy. Debbie said the group was seeking to engage with key sectors of the community in a more targeted way. “We are planning an invited forum for 24 November… to firm up the vision, to complete the capture of what we have and what we need, and to agree how we want to prioritise our community effort…” Board member updates Grant initiated a discussion on the current proposal to amend TDC’s freedom camping bylaw, specifically the potential new site at Rototai. The board agreed that it should formulate some feedback before the submission period closed on 16 November. Board member Averill Grant said the supporters of the grandstand were disappointed by TDC’s response regarding the demolition of the adjacent squash court building. Following a short discussion, during which Averill brought the board’s attention to an independent engineer’s report on the structural integrity of the grandstand, a motion was passed requesting that, council “seriously considers” removal of the squash court building as soon as possible. Next meeting: The next meeting of the GB Community board is also out west, though arguably not so wild. It is scheduled for Tuesday 8 December at Collingwood Fire Station, starting at 9.30am.

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GREY MATTERS With a re -elected government and reshuffled cabinet, Grey Power will have its work cut out for the next three years. We welcome the new Minister for Seniors, Ayesha Verrall. Rest assured that she will be lobbied strongly to fulfil her party’s promise to appoint a Seniors Commissioner. TDC Discussions were held with TDC about the placement of a pedestrian crossing on Motupipi St near FreshChoice. This issue is being revisited by Grey Power, TDC and the Community Board to reach an agreement on the best placement and construction. It is supposedly on the books for next year, so watch this space. Senior housing issues were brought up in a meeting with Mayor Tim King. Golden Bay has six applicants on the waiting list. Covid has limited progress on this issue but Grey Power was encouraged to lobby through our Federation for Government support. Federation AGM Nelson branch’s remit to put a covenant on pensioner housing to ensure future availability was passed. Motueka’s remit was to have Kiwibank roster staff to locations where banks have closed to provide assistance for those who cannot bank online. Roy Reid had already been lobbying for this after complaints from members. The trial banking hub opening in Stoke hopefully indicates that a model for our area is in the works. A member also brought to our attention the lack of name checks against account numbers in New Zealand for those who do internet bank. We will continue to pressure Government and banks on these issues. Golden Bay’s remit, which was passed, involves obtaining better statistics on Grey Power membership nationwide so it can be used to encourage earlier membership and provide input for those who will be facing issues as they approach retirement. If you are aged 50 or over now is the time to join and have your say in your future. You can join online for $10 and you will be sent a card that allows many useful discounts. Roy Reid was elected unopposed as treasurer and, for the first time, a woman, Jan Pentecost, was elected president. Having experienced their work in the past, the Federation will continue in good heart. Email list Our email mailing list is now up and running. This is the final step in getting our association up-to-date digitally, and has been well received. Members were given the choice of opting out but, if you are a financial member and would like to be on the list please email greypowergoldenbay@ gmail.com. If you are not receiving our emails or your magazine you may need to update your details on the Federation website. Annual health discussion We had a good Zoom meeting with two Otago medical students to discuss health issues affecting seniors. Margaret Fricker lent her expertise and the students were given examples of the difficulties that elder care in rural communities present. Their report, available upon request, contained few surprises. Our usual meetings with the District Health Board have understandably been curtailed due to Covid so there will be a number of issues to discuss at our next opportunity.

Hot shots handle historic rifles

Competitors line up for a five-shot standing round during the historic Takaka Mounted Rifles shoot. Photo: Anita Peters. ANITA PETERS

The annual Takaka Mounted Rifles shoot at the Waikoropupū NZ Deerstalkers Rifle Range was held last Sunday. Rain did nothing to dampen spirits, and postponement was not even considered, since some of the 20 competitors had travelled from as far as Blenheim and Auckland. Overall winner on the day was Shane Griffith. This historic event, resurrected only four years ago, involves authentic WW1 and WW2 rifles. Back then, most young men were already good shots and were further encouraged at school. “This is a shoot to celebrate those guys who shot for the trophy before they went off to serve in the First World War,” said range officer for the day, Roger Price (aka “God”). At the morning briefing, Roger reminded competitors of the rules and kept proceedings tight. “Safety is paramount,” he said. “Everyone has to wait for me to direct them. Once I get a message from the “butts”, I tell them to load and shoot.” Competitors have five shots at each discipline; normally five prone first, then five sitting, five kneeling and five standing, plus they fire one round as a sighting round.

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The rifle stand at the shoot offered a superbly maintained range of high-calibre, military-issue rifles dating as far back as the 1890s. Using these authentic wooden rifles again challenges the skills required for “open sighting” rather than telescopic.“They’re old but they must all be .303s, which was a military rifle from New Zealand, England and Australia, used right through the First World War, Boer War, Second World War, and Korea,” explained Roger. The Telegraph Hotel has always been “home” to the Mounted Rifles and the historic cup awarded to the winner for outstanding marksmanship. When the hotel burnt down in 1915 (partly fuelled by the arsenal) the iconic cup vanished, but reappeared during the Telegraph’s Centenary in 2015. The historic trophy was subsequently donated to the Golden Bay Museum and replaced with a wooden plaque. The Telegraph Hotel and the Golden Bay Branch of NZ Deerstalkers Association (GBNZDA) continue to sponsor this special fundraising event to benefit the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Other local business sponsors donating great prizes are Takaka Fuels and Fishing, Hammer Hardware and Waitapu Engineering.

At the recent season-closing dinner held at Kotare Sands, Pam Delaney was named winner of the most improved player trophy for the Motupipi Indoor Bowling Club. From left, Pam, and three

At the Nelson Federation Women’s I nstitute half-yearly council meeting, Andrea Ward received the Literature Cup for a child’s illustrated story and the cup for the Best Overall entry. Andrea is a new associate member and this is her first year participating in the competitions. The Uruwhenua Women’s Institute received the Burn Trophy for most points in crafts, competed for between all institutes in the Nelson-Tasman region.

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Has the recent relentless rainfall got you down? Did you feel battered by the interminable US election news or bedraggled by the recent All Blacks loss? What you might need is a really good laugh, which Baby Done, a sparkling new gem of New Zealand comedic genius, is guaranteed to provide. Rose Matafeo (lead character Zoe), and Madeleine Sami (in a scene-stealing cameo as a birthing nurse), are among the cream of New Zealand’s comedy crop. Add Hunt for the Wilderpeople’s Rachel House, (another brief but unforgettable appearance), and this female tour-de-force delivers scene after achingly funny scene, rich with a uniquely Kiwi blend of brutal frankness, sly passive aggression and exquisite social awkwardness. Fearless tree-climbing champion Zoe and her far more cautious partner Tim (Harry Potter’s Matthew Lewis), own an arborist business and enjoy a life of few commitments, other than to a loveably unprepossessing dog called Bear. However, their friends are all rapidly discovering parenthood, a joy Zoe and Tim are determinedly impervious to, even as they see themselves gradually losing anything in common with their former social circle. And admittedly, their reluctant attendance at an outrageously over the top baby shower might leave you sympathising with them. The fact that a horrified Zoe soon discovers that she herself is pregnant is an unsurprising development, but it is the anarchic route Baby Done then follows which will have you alternately gasping in disbelief or rocking in your seat with laughter. Initially hiding the pregnancy from Tim, Zoe is terrified of losing her freedom and instead convinces him that they need to achieve a list of adventurous goals over the next few months. Zoe qualifying for the World Tree-Climbing Championship in Vancouver, a night of wild dancing, a farcical bungy jump and an unbearably cringe-worthy attempt at a threesome with Zoe’s friend Molly, all follow until her secret is discovered. This duplicity, along with Zoe’s determination to still compete in Canada despite her condition, causes an inevitable rift with Tim (and indirectly a neck brace for Bear). This escalates until they finally separate, but still attend the same appallingly run antenatal classes with their newfound partners. Rose Matafeo is a revelation and easily carries this film, regardless of the industrial-level comic talent around her. Despite the undeniable self-centredness her character Zoe displays, Matafeo also delivers enough charm and charisma to put you firmly on her side no matter what she says or does. Her memorable scenes are too plentiful to chose from, although the sequence where her own pregnant belly leaves her wedged under a toilet stall door, which she has attempted to slide underneath, springs to mind. All shot from above, Zoe’s deadpan expression remains unchanged throughout the entire ordeal, even when a maintenance man appears and frees her by removing the door from its hinges. Matthew Lewis is generally left to play the hapless straight man, although he does it extremely well and is responsible for a scene involving a glitterbomb which reduced me to tears of laughter. Beneath the hilarity is a surprisingly smart script, which somehow allows you to both scoff at the more cloying and selfabsorbed traits of expectant parenthood, and also uncynically celebrate the arrival of a new life into the world. Having Taika Waititi as an executive producer certainly did not harm this production’s exceptional quality. Actually…never mind Baby Done being an antidote to the last few weeks: it deserves to be regarded as the anti-toxin for this entire year. This film is a glorious, joyful reminder that life goes on and that humanity, in all its myriad, flawed shapes and persuasions, will endure any crisis and indignity foisted upon it. And we will survive because we hold our sense of humour high, especially in New Zealand, it seems. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2020

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I AM GRETA Sweden 1h37 Documentary

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In 1966, single-mother Helen Reddy leaves her old life in Australia for New York and stardom, only to find that the industry doesn’t take her seriously. The iconic song I Am Woman becomes the anthem for the second wave feminist movement.

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Newly pregnant, tree surgeon Zoe begins freaking out and rushing through her to-do list of dreams before becoming a mother, while her long-term boyfriend embraces the idea of parenthood.

In remote Western Australia a decades-long feud between two sheep farming brothers comes to a head when disaster strikes their flocks. Can they set aside their differences, save their herd and reunite family and community?

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GOLDEN BAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF The science behind good bread making sourdough bread from start to finish. They included the kids in the whole process, allowing them to touch, smell and (the best bit of course) to taste as they went. But, as well as bombarding the group with learning around fermentation, careful measurement and experimentation, Chris and Greg couldn’t help imparting their strong values into these youngsters. The importance of good teamwork and communication, of sustainability practice and environmental consciousness and of persistence and perseverance to achieve a goal, came through naturally as they openly shared their methods and business practices. Oh, and of course… the value of reserving some time for yourself each day. Greg and Chris seem determined to run the business, instead of the business running them. So, after eating copious amounts of freshly baked ciabatta rolls and warm wholegrain sourdough, the kids expressed their gratitude and went home full. Hungry minds and bodies, satisfied. Thanks Chris and Greg, you are actually as awesome as your Saturday Market croissants.

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When the Homeschool Science Club arrived, eager and full of questions to the quaint little shop in Tukurua recently, they had no idea they would be learning about more than just making extremely delicious, healthy bread. The Bacca Bakery boys, Chris and Greg, took the kids through a fun and interesting day of exploring the history of bread, types of grains, the process of milling wheat and 10

Diane Covington-Carter, an award-winning writer, will be teaching “The Joy of Writing” in Pakawau this Sunday, 15 November, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. In this one-day class, through fun, right-brained exercises, she will share the secrets to powerful and flowing writing that it took her decades to discover. “This class came out of my search for how to overcome my own creative blocks. It has been exciting and inspiring to help so many people to discover the joy of writing.” The class, which is open to all levels and abilities, will be held at the Carter home in Pakawau, and costs $95. Contact Diane for more information at dcovingtoncarter@gmail.com or ph 027 502 1807. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2020

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G o l d e n B a y ’s multi-award winning children’s musician Levit y Beet, right, is about to release a new album, inspired by climbing trees at dusk with his son to get him moving after a bit too much screen time. Little Beets is an album of heartfelt, catchy tunes for younger children, based on popular playground and back home themes, says Levity. The Takaka-based musician was three times Apra NZ children’s song of the year winner and 2018 Tui Children’s Musician of the Year winner. During the winter of 2019 Levity wrote [the song on the album] So let’s climb trees as his son had “recently clocked the idea that streaming kid’s-oriented content or playing video games was a pretty cool thing and he was keen to do a lot of it.” “I’m aware that growing brains require diversely moving bodies and was also aware that my son loved climbing anything and particularly trees. I used tree climbing adventures daily to redirect the attention to digital devices onto something that required and developed strength, balance, problem solving, confidence and connection with nature.” “We spent winter evenings in the dark with head-torches up the bay trees along the boundary of Takaka Primary School and during one of those nocturnal perches I came up with the title So let’s climb trees. I think the opening lyrics - ‘We’ve been sitting down too long - so let’s climb trees’ was the line I used that evening to get us out of the house.” Little Beets is gathering momentum on Spotify and radio stations worldwide. “So far half the tracks on the album have been picked up by the Spotify editorial team and feature on editorial playlists, where most recording artists of any genre are hoping to have their music land,” he says. Levity has been sending the tracks around the world to radio stations and podcasters that have kids shows. This has helped grow his fanbase in the USA and Australia where he regularly features on Funky Kids Radio (AUS) and Radioactive (on Ashville and North Carolina) plus other stations. Here on home ground he’s often on BFM and Suzy Cato’s radio show. Levity also works as a composer for TV - currently composing and producing music for Darwin and Newts which plays on TV2 and Māori TV. He works as a recording and mixing engineer for other people’s music projects and recently have been taking on more of a producer’s role in some of these. To listen to Levity’s music on Spotify go to: https://open. spotify.com/artist/1j776bTgiPHNyTNFa4hARh

Rail Land - Anthonie Tonnon SUBMITTED

Rail Land is a journey of the mind, through song and story about New Zealand’s on and off again love affair with its passenger railway system. Equal parts tragedy, comedy, and personal m e m o i r, Rail Land weaves the songs of Anthonie Tonnon (pictured) with custom material written for the show, historical letters to the editor, and meticulous notes on the railway systems of New Zealand. The show also travels with an exhibition of historic NZ Rail advertising department posters and schematic maps, blown up to large scale. Mussel Inn, Saturday 21 November, tickets online, see www.musselinn.co.nz

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Takaka Primary school (TPS) celebrated the opening of its new Community Pump Track last Saturday. A festive atmosphere prevailed, with food stalls, face painting and even a bike-checking station. Luckily the rain held off too. TPS groundsman Jazz Potts cut the ribbon to open the pump track named Te Ara Ki Pikikirunga – The Path to the Takaka Hill. Jazz explained that the inspiration behind the name came from the Ki Pikikirunga ranges, which in Māori legend were formed by the taniwha Ngārara Huarau.

Kaumatua John Ward-Holmes and iwi from Manawhenua ki Mohua blessed the track and then walked around its course singing waiata with students and the principal of TPS, Jenny Bennett. This was followed by speeches from Board Chair Nigel Harwood and Jenny, giving thanks to the various contractors and volunteers involved in the planning and construction of the track. Then came the moment the students were waiting for, the go-ahead to hit the track and show off their skills on bikes and scooters. This impressive community asset is now officially open for action.

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In the end, the noes have it. When the final tallies in the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill referendum were published last Friday, the yes vote ended up with 48.4 per cent, trailing a no vote of 50.7 per cent. That’s a margin of just 67,662 out of a total of 2.9 million votes cast. As special votes were counted in the weeks after election day, the gap narrowed from the preliminary tally, which showed 46.1 per cent in support of the Bill and 53.1 per cent of votes against, but it did not close completely. Golden Bay campaigner for legalisation Rebecca Reider says she is disappointed but not surprised by the result. “We knew it was going to be close; and it was very, very close. If just 34,000 voters had voted differently, we would have won. I think ‘it was very close’ is actually a bigger news story than ‘we lost’. There’s clearly a huge public appetite for changing our cannabis laws.” Attempting to rationalise the result, Rebecca believes fearmongering trumped facts in the referendum debate. “The ‘Nope to Dope’ campaign had very few people involved in it but a huge amount of money from unknown sources...They blanketed the country in anti-cannabis propaganda, with zero regard for actual evidence or research. “We had all the evidence on our side – for example, we know from overseas evidence that youth cannabis use goes down in a regulated market, and public health outcomes are fine. But we know from social science that most people aren’t swayed by facts as much as values.” She also criticises the way the prime minister and her party failed to lead on the issue in the run-up to election day. “Labour wrote a very responsible legalisation law, but then they were too timid to back it publicly.” With such a strong parliamentary majority, the new Labour Government, supported by the Green Party, is now in a strong position to pass the necessary legislation, should it wish to do so. When asked whether, in hindsight, it was a mistake to push for a referendum as opposed to leaving the decision to parliament, Rebecca is sceptical. “MPs are a generally cautious bunch, so I don’t think they would have gotten this one done themselves without a referendum showing public support.”

Legalisation campaigner Rebecca Reider is disappointed but not surprised by the referendum result. Photo: Jo Richards.

She acknowledges that the Bill represented a giant leap, rather than a small step, towards legalisation and this made a yes vote problematic for many. “I do think the referendum was ambitious at this moment in time. In the US, cannabis law reform has happened in stages – and as a result of that gradual approach, now even conservative states are fully legalising cannabis. It’s stunning to me that South Dakota, which just voted for full legalisation, is now more progressive than New Zealand on this issue. But here we had to go from full legalisation barely being on the political radar to trying to get a nationwide yes vote in three years.” Turning towards the future rather than dwelling on the past, Rebecca explains that the numerous organisations camapigning for a yes vote will continue to press the Government to implement change. “We will definitely be using this close vote as a springboard to push for some kind of law reform. When that many people vote yes to a highly ambitious legalisation model, it’s not a mandate for the government to just sit on its hands and do nothing; it’s a sign of a broad acknowledgment that the status quo is broken. Cannabis isn’t going away, and neither are we.” THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2020

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SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF 7 November. Stableford: R Heuvel 36, L Trent 34, A Gourdie 33. Closest to pins: 3/12 R Ancel, 8/17 N Moore, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: W Collie, R Davis, J Garner. Best gross: N Moore. Happy wanderer: B Win.

COMMUNITY Law Service (Simon Jones): Free and confidential legal help, information, options available in Golden Bay every Wednesday. Appointments, phone Heartland Services 525 6151. Nelson Office 0800 246 146.

AGM NOTICES

“Worming your chooks has never been easier!!”

FRESH FM needs your help. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: takaka@freshfm.net or ph 525 8779, 027 335 1395.

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.

HEARING aid clinic at GB Community Health on Thursday 19 November, 1-3pm. Aids checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members and non-members. Ph for appointment with M Barker 525 7465 to organise time.

ONETAHUA Waka Ama Trust AGM, 13 November, 12 noon, Takaka Library meeting room. GOLDEN Bay Scout Group AGM, 7pm, Sunday 15 November at the Den, Park Avenue. All welcome.

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POMEROY, Glady. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday 14 November, 11.30am at the Bainham Hall.

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui PARADISE Entertainment, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are The GB Weekly’s agents. Or email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours are Mon-Wed, 9am-5pm. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

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PATTISON’S swimming lessons, 5 and 6 December. Excellent swimming tuition for five years+ at the heated Rockville Pool. Four lessons for $47. Ph Jordy 03 548 0932. CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz> ALCOHOLICS Anonymous. If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop we can help. Meeting Thursdays 7pm, Catholic Church Hall. Ph 0800 229 6757.

“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.

Thursday 26 November 2020 Duncan McKenzie’s saleyards – Takaka Commencing at 1pm

We will offer: 50 Yearling Friesian Bulls 18 Yearling Hereford Friesian x Steers 22 Yearling Hereford Friesian x Heifers 3 Yearling Hereford Bulls 72 Friesian Bull Calves 50 M/S Beef x Calves

Entries are being accepted by contacting Craig Taylor ph 0274 357 437 PGG Wrightson Auctioneers Takaka/Nelson

THANK YOU TO EMPLOYERS THANK YOU TO EMPLOYERS OF VOLUNTEERS OF VOLUNTEERS

By supporting your employee’s decision to volunteer, you’re directly By supporting employee’s decision atosafer volunteer, responsible foryour making your community placeyou’re to live.directly responsible for making your community a safer place to live. • ATAC Ltd ATAC Dog Ltd Construction •• Black Black Dog Construction •• BP Takaka BP TakakaTree Services •• Complete Complete Tree Services •• Fonterra Fonterra •• Frank Byrne Builders Frank Byrne Builders •• GB Coach lines GB Coach •• Golden Baylines Builders Ltd Golden Bay Bay First Builders Ltd •• Golden National GoldenGrass Bay First National •• Green Accounting GreenKeys GrassLtd Accounting •• Hope •• ITM HopeTakaka Keys Ltd ITM Takaka •• Talleys Group Ltd TalleysDel Group Ltd •• Tierra Nursery Tierra Del Nursery •• Uruwhenua Farm Ltd Uruwhenua FarmHarwood Ltd •• Warick & Leanne •• Waterford Warick & Leanne Harwood Holdings Ltd • Waterford Holdings Ltd Through the invaluable support of employers, ThroughVolunteer the invaluable supportand of employers, Takaka Fire Brigade other volunteer fire brigades Takaka Volunteer Fire Brigade and other volunteertofire brigades in throughout New Zealand can continue to respond emergencies throughout New Zealand can continue to respond to emergencies in our communities. our communities.

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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.

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. 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. 13

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga 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. 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.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Takaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337. AROHA Health Spa. Massage, advanced clinical massage, myofascial release, hot stone and relaxation, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9.30am, 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870. CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2019 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970. CREATING Balance NZ. Cultivating health and wellbeing. Integral yoga and meditation. Private sessions, 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 REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

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 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

Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider

PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

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 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.

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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.

SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.

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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.

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913.

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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. 53 Gibbs Road, Collingwood, 9.30am-1pm, Saturday. Variety of small household goods, including books and CDs; not much furniture. Please park on road and walk up. GARAGE sale. Saturday 9am-1pm, 105A Abel Tasman Drive. Workshop tools, grinders, cut-off saw, welder, compressor, generator, garden tools, wheelbarrows, rotary hoe, concrete mixer, fishing gear, scallop dredge, stainless steel long-line winches, four-wheeler, ute dog box, household sundries, bike boom sprayer. FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

Parapara Organics Big Tomato sale Tomato plants $1.50 at the Saturday Market Peppers, chillies, pumpkin, eggplant all $2.50 Vegetable punnets $3.50 each Locally grown tried and tested varieties. www.paraparaorganics.co.nz

MATTRESSES, two single innersprung, reasonable condition, $20 each. One single rubber mattress, $10. Ph 525 9789. GOLDEN Bay Glass. In Collingwood every Thursday. Ph 525 7274. BEEF shorthorn heifers, two rising one-year, one rising threeyear. Ph 021 556 806. SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019.

This role is a role 3-4 days per week, however there can be some flexibility in this. In return you will work for a vital and valued community organisation who takes pride in delivering exceptional free specialist palliative care across the region. Every dollar raised by the Nelson Tasman Hospice Retail team supports the work of our clinical team, so this role is vital to the success of the shops and the organisation as a whole. A copy of the full role description is available on our website www.nelsonhospice.co.nz see job vacancies.

TREE Tops Firewood. Seasoned old man pine 1.8m3, $165 delivered, negotiable. Quantity discounts. Hardwoods available. Ph 027 472 8578.

If you are looking to make a real difference in your community please apply with your covering letter and CV to vacancies@nelsonhospice.org.nz Applications close Thursday 19th November 2020.

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

MASPORT Klondike potbelly wood fire, offers. Ph 027 693 1125. SLOW cooker, 5.6 litre, as new, $50. Ph 525 7499. FRENCH doors, wood stove, wash machine, fridge, stove, bed frames for sale or donation to Nature Trust Field Station. Email marian@ farmside.co.nz

Takaka FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES SCAN TOOL WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

Our wonderful Takaka Hospice Shop Manager is off to further her studies, as a result we are looking for a passionate and dynamic person to replace her. Our 4 regional hospice shops are in a growth phase, and we have recently relocated the Takaka shop to a bigger premises. We are looking for a shop manager with passion, vision and a can-do attitude to lead and support the team to achieve new highs. Reporting to the Retail Operations Manager this person will be responsible for a team of staff and volunteers, therefore the successful candidate will be adaptable and creative with exceptional communication, relationship and administrative skills. An eye for improving/developing systems, great networking and marketing skills and the ability to empower people to succeed will see this person stand out above the rest as having the potential, energy and attitude to support the Takaka team. You will have a passion for pre-loved goods and the ability to engage the bargain hunters to the discerning collectors.

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

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. YOUNG milking goats. Ph 525 8884.

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Christmas is coming to Milnthorpe Park! Cards available $20 for 5, ph 524 8373 reenmac768@gmail.com Book launch at the end of November Book orders $25 ph 525 7035 lizthomaspost@gmail.com

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Priced from $2.50! Open all weekend. Ph 525 9868 or 027 928 3314 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

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:

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DRIVER available, spotless P-class license. Ph Sage 525 7698.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea CARETAKER required for Tata Beach bach. Duties include ensuring gas bottles are filled, water tank has water and the bach is cleaned after each stay, plus any queries from the tenants. Good rates paid. If interested in the role please ph 027 415 3961, we will be in the Bay from 13-16 November 2020 to interview candidates. THE Wholemeal Café has a front-of-house position. Must commit to the summer season and be available over the new year holidays, 20-35 hours a week, permanent position. Prefer an experienced hospitality natural. Please email Aydee wholemealcafe@gmail.com FULL -time café employment available 5km from Takaka at Anatoki Salmon Fishing and Café. A year-round, stable job, with further work opportunities for high performers. New team member has to perform a variety of duties in kitchen/café counter to ensure an excellent customer experience. If you love to work in hospitality, please apply to start in December. Email catch@anatokisalmon. co.nz for more information or apply and include your CV.

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. 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: • • • • •

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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.

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. 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 15

TO GIVE AWAY / Koha

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

TWO-SEATER sofa plus two matching recliners. Ph 525 8315. NATIONAL Geographics, 1950s-2006. Ph 525 9789.

WANTED / Hiahia GARDENING handyman, Onekaka area or nearby. Ph 021 106 4201.

WANTED CARS & 4WD

Quick removal. Some models are worth good cash $ $ $. Support the Bay.

Ph now 020 4167 1519

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

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia 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.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

MORTGAGEE SALE NEW LISTING

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.

WILD AND WONDERFUL CAPE FAREWELL 111 Wharariki Road, Puponga Seize the opportunity to secure this coveted 34 hectare coastal block. Rising to 70m above sea level, the views are breath-taking in all directions; a tidal inlet, the giant dunes of Farewell Spit, dramatic cliffs and rocky ranges as well as the bush clad and rugged hills of Kahurangi National Park. Northerly facing, with excellent grazing and gentle contours this is primarily a last chance to acquire an extremely special and sizeable parcel for a premium lifestyle.

FOR SALE: Tender Closes 4:00 p.m. Monday 7 December 2020 (will not be sold prior) VIEW: sothebysrealty.com/NEL00438 KYLIE JONES +64 21 152 8195 kylie.jones@nzsir.com

For Sale by Tender: 4pm 23/11/2020

www.goldenbayproperty.com Ref: GB3805

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

Agent: James Mackay ph 027 359 0892 GOLDEN BAY FIRST NATIONAL

Licensed Agents REAA 2008. 50 Commercial Street, Takaka

102 WHARARIKI ROAD, PUPONGA

Ray White Golden Bay Property Management

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.

Are you ready for the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act?? Our Landlord Academy Series is designed to help you easily understand what’s required so you can prepare for what’s to come. Join us every Thursday in Nov at 7:00pm for a series of free live educational updates, all from the comfort of your own home. Visit landlordacademy.co.nz to find out more or get in touch with Jenna the link Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

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FOR SALE: Offers over $620,000 plus GST (if any) 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.

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83 Selwyn Street, Pohara

COVID Love Stories

Returning Kiwis making a difference

New Listing/Open Home For Sale: SET DATE: Closes 1pm, Thurs 1st Dec 2020 - Will NOT be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 14th November 1.30pm-2.00pm A GEM IN THE ROUGH IN POHARA - Selwyn Street is a sought after location for holidaying and permanent living. This may be a gem in the rough and you are only one row back from beachfront, it's ready for you to add your own personal flair. How good would it be to live this close to the beach? Please respect the tenants and view at our open home. LIM report available.

Who could have predicted the current property market boom? Certainly our economists got it completely wrong! It is evident that during lockdown, many people thought long and hard about what they would really love to do with their lives and where they would love to live - Golden Bay came up for a lot of people. Here at Ray White Golden Bay we currently have 569 buyers registered as wanting to buy HERE and NOW! Here is just one of our COVID Love Stories; it demonstrates what a lack of supply and strong demand is doing to property values in the Bay, and whilst we realise this is causing problems for those trying to stay here, our fiduciary responsibility is to do the best for our clients. In this case our Christchurch based seller chose Ray White for its national and international reach. They hadn't seen their Pohara section for many years and wanted to get a price in the $200,000's; Billy organised a clean up of the section, took a walk over video (for absentee buyers) and our standard high quality marketing campaign began on 29th Sept at an asking price of $250,000. Within a few days we had engaged with 21 keen buyers (nationally and internationally) we held an onsite viewing for regional buyers on the Saturday and had offers coming in - sure we could have just sold the property quickly, but we do not like to cut people our of the deal, absentee buyers needed a bit more time. In discussion with my clients we set a deadline for offers - just 7 days after the campaign launch! The result was 5 offers, each of them was for $250,000 or over and the our clients were delighted to accept an offer of $285,000. The COVID love story began when the Kiwi couple made their bid for this property from their current home in the Pacific, who spent lock down in Pohara - they are over the moon that they have secured a future here in Golden Bay.

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 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

LUSCIOUS LIFESTYLE PACKAGE WITH ORCHARD 598 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Puramahoi Nectarines, tamarillos, passionfruit... what can’t grow at Puramahoi!? After running a popular roadside fruit stall and B+B, the time has come for moving on. This immaculate 5+ bedroom property with 270 fruit trees, grazing, gorgeous gardens and extensive outbuildings will come as a complete package for anyone who wishes to pick up the reins and supplement their income. Or just escape from city life, with the sun, water, soil and space to be self-sufficient, and room for a big family.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome. 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.

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.

Community Connection: 2nd & 4th Sundays in various formats & localities. Ph Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.

FOR SALE: $1,800,000 plus GST (if any) Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God John 3:3

VIEW: sothebysrealty.com/NEL00436 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. Boundary line indicative only.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē Thursday-Monday, 11am-2.30pm and 5pm til late for dinner. Saturday, Sunday breaky from 9am. Ph 03 970 3291.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Closing at 2pm today so no Friday pizzas, closed Saturday, open again 8am on Sunday. Normal hours: 7 days, 8am-4pm. Ph 524 8194.

OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late, Thursday, Friday. 11am-late, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457.

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 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 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2020

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

Ph: 525 9265

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

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.

CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481.

Sunday Service 10am All Welcome ☺

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.

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.

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. 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 Sat and Sunday.

FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER WILD CONNECTION - ECSTATIC DANCE, 6-8pm. Release, breathe, feel, create connection with others. Kotinga hall, $15-20, epic playlist by Sybille and Jay.

SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER GARAGE SALE, Collingwood, 9.30am-1pm. Details in For Sale column. GARDEN TRAIL - 13 GARDENS TO ENJOY. Tickets from Earth Gems Garden Shop.

SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER JOY OF WRITING, $95. dcovingtoncarter@gmail.com or txt 027 502 1807 for more information. GB ORCHESTRA CONCERT, family-friendly, Kotinga Hall, 2pm, admission koha.

MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER THEMED PAINTING WORKSHOPS. Are you craving for some artistic outlet, but don’t know where to start, or what to paint? 17

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere Open up a world of self-discovery and creative knowledge with the help of Elaine’s extensive teaching skills. Small classes will fast-track skill development and learning. Workshops for all levels. Monday evenings 6-9pm or Tuesday 12-3pm, four weeks, $150 (materials not included). Starts today/Tuesday 17 November at Artaza Studio, 11 Rototai Road. Ph 021 295 7759.

TUESDAY 17 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.

WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER KOKALITO BACK ON VILLAGE GREEN, with fresh, locally grown, organic veggies. 8am-1pm. We are looking forward to seeing folks there again. Interested in CSA boxes? Enquiries ph 021 119 3579. COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

MOHUA SOCIAL SERVICES AGM, 4.30pm, GB Community Centre Hall. Everyone warmly welcome. RSVP ph 525 9728.

FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 7PM: MAUI SOLOMON (LIVESTREAMED) “Moriori - Peace at All Costs” at the Catholic Church. See Public Notices for details. 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, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-members a gold coin.

LATER EVENTS

THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 10am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

GB A&P SHOW 16/01/2021. Class 14 Photography – preparing or attending a GB A&P show.

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

BOOK LAUNCH EVERY SATURDAY 9AM TO 1.30 PM

6.00pm Monday 16th November 2020 Take Note 29 Commercial Street, Takaka

BOOK YOUR SITE CALL GRANT 0272560566

RRP $59.99

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Friday 13th November

Jazmine Mary (live)

WITH SUPPORT FROM JED BRIGHT $5 AT THE BAR FROM 8.30PM Saturday 14th November

Furball 2020

Gb animal welfare society fundraiser CAPENSIS // AQUA POODLE // POOTIE TANG // WARP // LAMBI KITTY - $5 Friday 20th November

roots bar karaokE “THE BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE” Saturday 21st November

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ELECTRIC BOOGALOO! COMING SOON: hip hop & roots // forgotten atlas // galanjah // pieces of molly // o & the mo // delusions // river jesters + more Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

www.rootsbar.co.nz

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NEW PREMISES: 33 King Edward Street Opposite Motueka Farm Machinery

YOUR LOCAL Equipment Specialist For all Mowers, Chainsaws, Trimmers, and Blowers Sales and Service Ph Kerry 0272 242 085 │ 03 528 0233 Kerry@lifestylecentre.nz

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SATURDAYS LIVE MUSIC Art & Dance in Magical Atmosphere to Dine

14 Nov 7pm M SAT BRIAN SHONE (Neil Young & others) 21 Nov 7pm A SAT CAITLIN in concert 28 Nov 7pm D Sat TINA BRIDGMAN in concert Café Enquiries ph 021 107 6312

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

invites you to an evening with

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

TONY CHRISTIANSEN

Sat 14th YURT PARTY – Seething Balkan beats. 8.30pm, $5

Thursday 19 November 6:30pm at Rec Park Centre

Thu 19th QUIZ - all welcome, 7.30pm Sat 21st ANTHONIE TONNON - The Rail Lands tour. $15 tickets online, $20 on the door

Tony is a world-leading motivational and inspirational speaker. He is humorous, bold and straight talking as he shares his story.

Sun 22nd REID AND RUINS - Nadia Reid and Tiny Ruins (Hollie Fullbrook). $46 tickets online Wed 25th SEASIDE STRANGLERS - 8.30pm, $5

He has no legs, the result of a horrific train accident when he was 9 years old, yet has a remarkable life.

Thu 26th SAY IT WITH FLOWERS - A poet laureate, a storyteller and a musician ‘Say it with flowers’. $10 on the door

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Tony encourages his audience to set their own challenges, rather than accept the limitations imposed by their own attitudes and other people’s perceptions.

Programmes to listen out for

Majesty of Darkness- A selection of the finest Heavy Metal, presented by His Majesty of Darkness. Airs every second Friday night at 8:00, and replays the following Wednesday morning at 1:00 Yumi Talem - ‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on. Kindly supported by Thomas Brothers Ltd, it airs every second Sunday at 6pm, replays Thurs at 3am. The Jam - Join Hannah Rose with interesting topics of conversation, really good music, and information about youth-oriented events and opportunities in the Tasman District. Kindly supported by the Tasman Youth Council and airs every second Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 and replays the following Sunday morning at 1:00.

When: Saturday 28th November 10.30am

If you would like to make your own programme on Fresh FM, contact Maureen via motueka@freshfm.net

Starting at Collingwood Courthouse Café, to the Langford Store Bainham, then to Takaka Village Green, arriving 12.30pm for a sausage sizzle Come and be a local “white rider” to show your support

www.freshfm.net

Complimentary coffee provided to the riders Please RSVP to sf@mohuasocialservices.org.nz (If raining, postponed until 5th Dec same times)

Email: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Golden Bay weather forecast

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday13 until Tuesday 17 November Friday: Northwesterlies, freshening west and northwest of Parapara. Mainly fine and mild for a time. Saturday: Brisk northwesterlies, although lighter winds about Takaka. Some cloud, otherwise fine weather. Sunday: Northerlies. Cloud thickening and some showers about, and west of, Collingwood later. Monday: Fresh northerlies tending southwest midmorning. Scattered rain at first, then clearing. Tuesday: Northwesterlies freshening. Cloud increasing, some rain likely from midday.

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PIONEER HEADING MOTELS

Ph: (03) 525 8800

CENTRAL CONVENIENCE HEADING & CHARACTER

OPEN HOME Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

18 TASMAN STREET, COLLINGWOOD

OFFERS OVER $890,000+GST (IF ANY) GC

17 WAITAPU ROAD, TAKAKA

Deadline Sale: 1pm 16/11/20 (USP)

This boutique motel is located in the main street of Collingwood & successfully run by the present owners for 12 years, but now is the time to pass the reins over to someone else. There is a studio unit & 3 motel units – all of which are very tidy with recent bathroom renovations. Also a 2 bdrm managers apartment with sea & estuary views. Call Belinda for more info. Financial statement avail. under signed confidentiality agreement. Ref: GB3803 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

Admired by many over the years, this icon of Waitapu Road sits conveniently across the road from the Community Gardens, GBHS & very handy to the School Store & will be a real time saver for your family if you're the lucky new owners. Spacious, as you would expect, with 3 bedrooms, high stud ceilings, wide hallways, French doors & wrap-around verandas. Call me to view or visit my Open Home on Saturday. Ref: GB3804 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR HEADING YOUR PACIFICA PARADISE!

MORTGAGEE SALE 95 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA

For sale by Tender, this large piece of land in the main street of Tākaka, 1936m2, close to half an acre. The 2 storey home has 3 bdrms & 2 bthrms, (according to RPNZ). Contact me for further details & a copy of the tender documents. Ref: GB3805 Tenders Close 4pm 23/11/20

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

LOCATION, CHARM & VIEWS! 15 CHARLETT POINT ROAD, 142 ROCKLANDS ROAD, CLIFTON

RANGIHAEATA • Beautifully renovated villa • Elevated & stunning sea views • 3+ bedrooms, luxurious bathroom • Stroll down to beach through sheltered & established gardens Ref: GB3802 Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com

$2.395m

Looking for a slice of paradise in beautiful Golden Bay? This is a unique property with everything you could want in a very sought-after locality. The home hints of the Pacific & the self-contained studio-workshop complex are nestled in limestone terraces with abundant subtropicals, exotics, natives & a bountiful food basket of fruit & nut trees on this 7.3hectare property. In Annie’s absence, phone Paul for more info. Ref: GB3780 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

INCOME & ACCOMMODATION GALORE!

REMOTE WEST COAST

136 TANGMERE RD, ROTOTAI

1 COWIN ROAD, ANATORI

• 7ha lifestyle loaded with potential • Avocado, citrus, nuts & more • Run as an organic orchard • 3bd house, sleepout, plus! plus! • See the potential to appreciate the options at this property!

192.63ha in a unique setting 2 powered sites & 2-bay shed 1.5hrs to Takaka Viewing by appointment only & weather dependent Ref: GB3772 $2m Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or James Mackay 027 359 0892

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Ref: GB3760 $1.3m+GST (if any) James Mackay 027 359 0892

Call us “first” for a no obligation, free market appraisal! Our approachable, friendly team will assist you every step of the way & would love to be part of your property journey. Interesting times and huge numbers of serious buyers combined with a shortage of properties currently on the market have created challenges for sure. If you would like to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the Bay and receive info on our new listings, sales & open homes, feel free to give us a call. Sharon

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

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Paul McConnon Salesperson Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872 0275 042 872

Annie Telford

Annie Telford Salesperson Salesperson 0272 491 408 0272 491 408

Sarah-Jane

Sarah-Jane Brown Brown Salesperson Salesperson 0274 222 577

0274 222 577

James Mackay

James Mackay Principal/ Principal / AREINZ /

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Barnes Belinda J Barnes Agent / AREINZ Agent/AREINZ 021 236 0212840 236 2840

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