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Friday 23 October 2020

Bay Art bestows awards

Bay Art winners: Clockwise from top: Supreme Award: The Quiet Revolution of Uncertainty: Lockdown 2020 by Chris Watson; Digital Art: Gaming with Friends by Kate Nesbit; Fibre Art: Passiontwined by Anita Peters; Chris Watson receives her award. Photos: Ronnie Short and Jo Richards.

RONNIE SHORT

This year’s Bay Art and Young@Art officially opened on Saturday afternoon. Golden Bay High School hall swelled with artwork by artists of all ages from across the community.

Hosted by the Golden Bay Arts Council, all submissions were judged well in time for the announcement of place-getters.

Beforehand, Sarah Thomas and Nerissa Cottle presented certificates to the children who entered Young@Art and read out the compliments made by the group who assessed the artworks. Each child was allowed to select a gift from an assortment of art materials, supplied by the Arts Council.

GB Arts Council chair Deborah Rhodes then formally opened Bay Art, thanking the many volunteers who helped put the exhibition together, as well as the contributors and the three judges, Mike Ward, Craig Potton and James Alker.

She specifically thanked Nerissa Cottle, Beryl Hughes and Sarah Thomas “for making Young@Art happen”. She said that Arts Worker Tania Marsden had helped make the whole occasion and had gone “beyond the call of

duty”. Tania, Marg Braggins and Kathy Reilly were extended a big thanks for using their skills to “bring it all together”, while curators Murray Hedwig and Trevor Polglase were also thanked for “doing an outstanding job”.

Digital Art and Group Works are two new categories this year, and Deborah encouraged everyone to appreciate the community quilt brought together by Margy Meys, Mohua Social Services and Community Health.

A long list of local sponsors was acknowledged, including Creative Communities for funding, and Manawhenua ki Mohua for their blessing of the exhibition.

2D Category: Winner: Sarah-Jane Brown, Floral Punch. Described by Mike Ward as “a lovely, lovely piece”. He advised people to stand further back to fully appreciate this mixed media artwork. Highly Commended: Aralyn Doiron, Marion Bop, Elaine Robinson.

3D Category: Winner: Sarah Thomas, C-Food (End of Lines New Products). Highly Commended: Elishea Nicholson, Dils Marie.

3D Miniature: Winner: Emma Lay, Old Dog. Fibre Art: Winner: Anita Peters, Passiontwined.

Photography: Winner: Chris Watson, The Quiet

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Revolution of Uncertainty: Lockdown 2020.

Digital Art: Winner: Kate Nesbit, Gaming with Friends.

Youth Section: Winner: Simone Gibbs, Thrashed. Highly Commended: Reuben Wells, RIP Black Panther.

Supreme Winner: Chris Watson: The Quiet Revolution of Uncertainty: Lockdown 2020.

Chris was clearly delighted to receive the award. This is the second time she has achieved Supreme Winner status.

Of the black-and-white photograph taken from the lower end of Commercial Street looking north, she said: “It was taken during Lockdown, at night. My thinking was about the uncertainty of Covid – we just didn’t know what was going to happen…But the real thing is the scene – that it’s The Quiet Revolution – and it’s right there.” She explained there is no editing in the photograph, “Apart from my push in the colours in the sky.”

Golden Bay’s iconic Bay Art and Young@Art exhibition is open daily from 10am-4pm until Monday 26 October, when the People’s Choice Awards for both sectors will be announced.

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Election results JO RICHARDS

The West Coast-Tasman electorate was painted red on Saturday night as the Labour Party celebrated a historic result.

Sitting MP Damien O’Connor was returned with a thumping majority of around 5,000 votes over his nearest challenger – National’s Maureen Pugh.

There was more bad news for Judith Collins’ ambitions in this corner of the country as she saw her party vote crushed and the electorate handed over to her red rivals.

National weren’t the only party feeling the blues on election night; some of the minor parties including NZ First, Advance NZ, Social Credit and Outdoors, struggled to register more than a token presence at the ballot box. But there were some winners amongst the outsiders, with Act showing a strong resurgence and the Green Party putting in a solid performance.

Speaking to The GB Weekly on Tuesday morning, Damien was understandably delighted with the result – not only on home turf – but around the country, which had given his party the opportunity to govern independently if it chooses to do so.

“It’s very exciting and very daunting,” said Damien explaining that no decision had yet been made about a possible coalition.

“It’s too early, but we have the numbers to govern alone.”

He is also waiting to hear whether he will retain his ministerial portfolio which encompasses agriculture, biosecurity, food safety and rural communities. “I live in hope that I can contribute positively in areas that I feel passionate about.”

Asked what his priorities are for the electorate, Damien says “Clearly with Covid in mind, it’s the retention and building of job opportunities; people need better incomes, security and homes.”

He recognises that one of the region’s key economic sectors is suffering and will need help to get through. “Tourism is the industry with the most acute need and, while there has been a strong domestic market, international tourism businesses need some support.” He believes that when travel restrictions ease, tourism operators will see a surge in activity as New Zealand will be a “highly desirable” destination.

He is also aware that, although the primary sector had been affected less by Covid-19, there were specific challenges ahead for the horticulture industry especially at harvest time when there was a spike in requirements for workers. “We’re working with the sector to help Kiwis get...

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Bay Art and Young@Art showcases local talent

2D winner: Floral Punch by Sarah-Jane Brown.

3D winner: C-Food (End of Lines New Products) by Sarah Thomas.

3D Miniature winner: Old Dog by Emma Lay.

Young @ Art contributors with their certificates.

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Tasman District Council (TDC) is proposing a number of amendments to its existing Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017 and is seeking public feedback on the changes. The proposed amendments, which came out of a full council workshop last month, are detailed in TDC’s Statement of Proposal published on 16 October 2020.

The key amendments relevant to Golden Bay concern the removal of three sites – Waitapu Bridge, Waikoropupū Springs Road Reserve and Taupata Gravel Reserve – and the addition of a new facility at Rototai to accommodate a maximum of 60 vehicles.

Waitapu Bridge is now excluded as New Zealand Transport Agency has taken control of the area, while Waikoropupū Springs Road Reserve is now under the authority of the Department of Conservation. Concerns over disturbance of protected shorebirds, and difficulties with effective policing, have led to the proposed closure of Taupata Gravel Reserve. The new site at Rototai, controversially located on the former landfill site, will be serviced with temporary toilets and waste bins funded by a central government responsible-camping grant.

TDC is required to balance the protection of ratepayer rights and the health of the environment with its legal obligations under the Freedom Camping Act 2011. It cannot put a blanket ban on the activity, and so must make provision for it, but many feel that the districtwide burden has fallen heavily on Golden Bay over the past few years. While there are a total of 12 spaces at Fittal Street, Richmond, plus 15 at Motueka Decks Reserve, and 50-100 at Alexander Bluff Reserve (near Ngatimoti), Golden Bay has regularly seen a combined total of over 200 vehicles parked overnight at the Waitapu and Taupata sites during high season, plus up to 10 self-contained vehicles in the Motupipi Street car park.

There are currently no designated freedom camping sites at any of the district’s other tourism hotspots, such as Nelson Lakes, Kaiteriteri, Mapua or Marahau, nor are any proposed.

Almost three years ago, at the hearing on TDC’s Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017, the proposal to open the old landfill site at Rototai came in for both praise and condemnation, with concern expressed for campers’ health

and safety due to the potential toxic effects of the buried waste. But TDC’s proposal document states that there will be little risk to users.

“Site surveys have been carried out to ensure safety of the sealing cap. Additional work would be required to improve the site for vehicles and to fence it where appropriate to prevent access to sensitive areas.”

At the hearing, several speakers argued strongly against locating freedom camping sites near water courses, ecologically sensitive areas, residential zones and existing commercial campgrounds. The proposal to develop the Rototai site, adjacent to the estuary and an important roosting sites for shorebirds, appears to counter at least two of these criteria.

Forest and Bird’s Cynthia McConville believes littering would cause significant environmental degradation.

“We have already seen that at Waitapu and Taupata, rubbish blowing into the water and washing down into the sea after heavy rain.” And she adds that collecting of driftwood for fires on the beach would affect bird life, especially banded dotterel, which use Rototai Spit as a breeding and roosting site all year round. “Driftwood plays an important part in the ecology of a sandspit, along with providing sheltered nesting sites. The South Bay Kaikoura banded dotterel population has already suffered significant loss through siting a freedom camping site close by.”

Councillor Dana Wensley, chair of TDC’s Regulatory Committee, says council is keen to receive feedback on the proposed changes: “…we need to hear from the community before a final decision is made. I encourage everyone who is interested to have their say.”

Submissions close at 4.30pm on Monday 16 November.

Following the consideration of feedback, including any public hearings, the final proposals will be brought to the full council meeting on 3 December, so that any changes can be implemented for the remainder of the summer camping season. There will be no right to appeal once the decisions have been made.

The full Statement of Proposal is available at all council offices and libraries, and on TDC’s website: tasman.govt.nz

Youth and Community Works are the contract managers for the Freedom Camping Ambassador service and we are seeking motivated, enthusiastic people to join our team for summer.

The objective of the Freedom Camping Ambassador Service is to minimise the negative impact that free or low cost camping creates on the local community and the environment.

The role involves: • Engaging and building rapport with all sectors of the community • Delivering positive environmental-care and self-care messages • Providing information about Council bylaws, emergency procedures, responsible camping, events and other relevant opportunities.

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ELECTION RESULTS Election 2020 results: West Coast Tasman Candidate MPs Damien O'Connor Maureen Pugh Steve Richards Bill Gardener Parties Labour National Act Green NZ First New Conservative Advance NZ Opportunities

Votes 18275 13208 1826 1251 Votes 17859 9974 3807 2956 1152 652 598 453

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While Damien is naturally upbeat about his re-election, Maureen is being gracious in defeat stating: “I have been very privileged to connect with the Golden Bay people over the past few years, especially supporting them on a number of their individual issues and I want to particularly thank my local supporters and wish them well for the future.

“The election night result was a clear message from voters: but an absolute majority means absolute power, so I will do what I can to be vigilant of policies that may not be helpful or supportive of smaller communities.

Heartland New Zealand deserves the very best from the incoming Government and I know that National will hold them to account.”

With several hundred thousand special votes yet to be counted Maureen, who is 19th on the party list, still has a chance of returning to parliament.

All special votes should be tallied during the next three weeks, with the official election results due to be published on 6 November. In the meantime, preliminary results on the two referendums are likely to be released on 30 October.

GB A&P Show - just the ticket

I’d like to add to Jean Wedderburn’s letter in last week’s GB Weekly (16/10) concerning her tribute to Mary Papps’ and Ann Lindsay’s involvement in those early A&P shows and the selling of tickets.

Much credit must also go to the army of volunteers who, in the week before these earlier shows, canvassed the community selling tickets (all in cash - no eftpos cards then). However, with the start of Ann selling tickets in town, and now NBS doing the same, this mammoth system stopped almost immediately.

All Ann’s ticket sales were still in notes and cash and on show day, in a paper bag, she would take all the cash, along with any unsold tickets up to the show to give to the show secretary (Brian Reilly at the time) who had a hideaway in the bottom of the grandstand. Ann, knowing how exact Brian was, would always say, “Now, Mr Reilly would you please check it”, and the answer always was, “No my dear, you are never wrong”. This was repeated all the years that Brian and Ann managed the show ticket sales. Oh how times have changed.

I now play in the Takaka Citizens’ Band each show day. A great band. A great A&P Show. A credit to all who participate to make this traditional annual show such a happy fun day out for all the family.

Tony Lindsay

Council’s cost-cutting steps?

In issue 474 of Newsline (26/6) TDC printed “...now we have the recovery from Covid-19 to build. We have the economic impact to deal with and for many residents that is going to be hard“. A forecast by economics agency Infometrics predicts job losses of more than 5000, lifting unemployment to nine per cent by March 2021. Newsline goes on to say, “our team of 50,000 will need to work together to support local. First, we have put in place for the 2020/21 financial year a zero rates increase. It’s our way of trying to reduce the stress on household budgets. ...recovery from Covid-19 is going to be a long haul“.

It goes on further to say ”Your council is committed to playing an active part in this district’s recovery.

TDC, how are you actively going to reduce rates, not just hold them to zero for a year? Looking at the Long Term Plan, what will you actively do?

Are you thinking of cutting staff, to add to the nine per cent unemployed? The fact is, TDC, you are over staffed. Are you actively going to stick to core business (ie the dam) and cut some of the current unnecessary expenses? Infometrics say there are steps to reduce the economic impact and many of them are in the hands of local councils.

This article in Newsline finishes with “We are taking those steps“. Please TDC, share with us ratepayers, what are those steps?

Reg Turner

Praying for peace

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On 14 October a number of us gathered for prayers, readings and music from different faiths, to mark the Week of Prayer for World Peace. We are grateful to our friends of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for hosting this event in the spirit of unity each year.

The other side of prayer is action. A participant read to us this quote “What else will rescue the world but the efforts of countless souls who each make the welfare of humanity their

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principal, their dominating concern?” (Bahá’í Universal House of Justice).

Thanks to those who came, and to those who generously contributed. A koha of $255 has been given to the Coronavirus Emergency Appeal run by Christian World Service. They work with partners in countries less well-resourced than our own – in Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, Gaza and Jordan (with Palestinian refugees).

Please go on praying and working for peace, and please consider joining us next year. It is open to those of any faith, or none. The event is always held in mid-October and is advertised in The GB Weekly beforehand.

Helen Kingston

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Drivers: Look out for the Milk & Honey Race

The Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club is staging its Milk & Honey Race this Sunday. The race starts from the village green at 10am with over 80 riders heading up the Takaka Hill then down the Rameka tracks before heading back to town from 1pm onwards.

Please be aware of the potential of slow-moving traffic from 10am till midday up the valley, as the riders make their way up the hill to the Canaan turn-off.

We would ask drivers to be patient and courteous when passing the riders.

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MOWERS • RAKES • TEDDERS Kia ora whanau, below is a summary of the incidents recorded over the past few weeks.

30 September: A 20-year-old local male was issued a $600 fine for driving in a manner to cause annoyance/ damage after doing burnouts on Rototai Reserve.

2 October: Two children became separated from their father at Wharawharangi hut. They were located some time later at Mutton Cove having taken a wrong turn.

2 October: A 40-year-old local male was issued a $200 fine and 50 demerits for driving with excess breath alcohol.

3 October: A 35-year-old local female was trespassed from a property she had been staying at.

4 October: A 33-year-old was issued a formal warning for a historic assault.

4 October: Police assisted fire and ambulance at a medical event at Pohara campground.

4 October: A cat was shot on a farm in Bainham, it had to be euthanised the following day, which was hugely distressing for its owner. Police would like to hear from anyone who can help with our enquiries.

4 October: A 34-year-old local male was spoken to about trespass and served a protection order.

6 October: Police liaised with local iwi and DOC in regard to some koiwi that were located near Anatori.

6 October: A 39-year-old Christchurch male was arrested and charged with six offences relating to disorder, damage and offensive behaviour at a local campground. He was taken to Nelson in a grossly intoxicated state and next appears in the Nelson District Court on 28 October.

7 October: A 50-year-old Tauranga male was arrested and charged with assault and threatening to kill following a domestic incident. Alcohol was a factor and he too was given the opportunity to sober up in the Nelson cells.

8 October: Rob crashed into the pole behind Take Note.

10 October: Disappointing to hear that Onekaka Hall suffered smashed windows and lots of broken bottles left all over the place over the weekend of 10/11 October. Police would love to hear who was responsible.

14 October: A 35-year-old local male was served a three-month suspension from driving due to excess demerit points.

15 October: A 68-year-old local male was injured when he crashed his motorcycle into a tractor outside GBHS after failing to give way. Thankfully he is recovering well.

16 October: Police and DOC responded to a group who were laying claim to the Abel Tasman National Park. The group renamed the park “New Freeland” and arrived in small numbers on 16 and 17 October. Two North Island females (68 years old and 54 years old) were arrested for being unlawfully in a building when they entered the homestead at 05.40hrs on 16 October. They appeared in the Nelson District Court on 19 October and have pleaded not guilty.

Damage to both public toilet blocks in Takaka township has been reported over the weekend and one of the pottery seagulls smashed. Senseless damage like this is what we are hoping the proposed CCTV cameras will prevent. Parents, please know where your teenagers are during the night in the weekends. If we find them in town in the wee hours or intoxicated, we will be calling you to come and pick them up.

Once again we are all so grateful to our wonderful volunteer fire brigades who have had a busy couple of weeks with various crashes, the Ligar Bay fire and now Bird’s Emporium. You guys and girls rock. Thanks to your skill and quick response the damage was limited to the one building.

Fire investigators are on scene to determine the cause of the blaze, which is not thought to be suspicious.

Look out for each other out there. Drive to the conditions, slow down for road works and keep a lid on your emotions.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Cohousing project making progress

Homeschool group wins EPro 8 competition

“The Buzz Brains”: Sophia Marshall, Cora Flynn, Ari Bodley and Isaac Petterson. Photo: Supplied.

RONNIE SHORT

Representatives from a Golden Bay homeschool group and a team from Mapua School recently shared first place in the Nelson regional EPro8 Science Challenge.

Named “The Buzz Brains”, the primary-aged science club team chose the challenge of building a fully automated toilet with a wired up sequence controller and sensors. The toilet sensed when it was sat on, had an on-off light and opening-shutting lid.

The final competition moments were extreme, as the homeschoolers had to compete with the Mapua team to discern who would take the big trophy. Both teams had to build a tower in just five minutes. The Mapua team’s tower was several meters high, so the big trophy was theirs.

Both teams took home individual trophies and first-place certificates.

CrossFit Mohua team heads to the nationals

There was a large and very engaged attendance at the cohousing development meeting last Wednesday. Photo: Alistair Hughes.

ALISTAIR HUGHES

There was standing-room only at the Mohua Social Services community hall last Wednesday, when the team behind Takaka’s upcoming cohousing village held a public meeting.

Under the banner of “people -powered proper ty development”, Tiny Lifestyle architect and designer Simone Kidner brought the packed room up to date on the cohousing project, understandably enthusiastic about the progress made since a 14.5 hectare lot was purchased earlier this year.

The initial development will have the capacity for 28 unit titles for 1-3 bedroom houses and a section, with the other 80 per cent of the land left undeveloped. Planting trees to help create fertile soil for vegetable gardens will be one of the first priorities, and the community itself will have a common house (with the prospect of weekly shared meals), and a tool library for the use of all residents. As the emphasis is on people rather than vehicles, all cars will be parked outside the housing area (after families have completed their initial move).

The most surprising news was the level of investment already shown, with 13 of the 28 units now reserved and 18 investors onboard. Of the 18 adults and three children signed up and anticipating their future home within the development, six are moving here from other countries. The community is envisaged to eventually comprise of 30-50 adults, and depending upon how well the initial development works, there is capacity for two more similar communities on the land.

An initial meeting with the Tasman District Council

apparently proved to be more encouraging than expected, with the cohousing team gaining the impression that “the TDC are interested in presenting solutions rather than problems”.

Provided that consents are granted and that investment continues along the current projected rate, construction is due to begin between 2021 and 2024. A greater social media presence and website are planned for this project, but a suitable name is still to be agreed upon.

The audience of well over 50 attendees clearly had many questions, but were encouraged to keep them until the end of the meeting.

After a quick break, guest speaker Camia Young from the Collet’s Corner collective ownership development in Lyttelton gave her presentation. Camia spoke about the philosophies involved and advantages to living as a collective, and sharing resources within a more closely-knit community. Although her own involvement has been in more urban, Christchurch-based projects, many of the points raised had direct relevance to the Takaka project.

In an aside, Camia acknowledged a similar difficulty in arriving at a suitable name and identity for her own projects, finding that, like many other aspects involved, it tends to evolve organically.

Future meetings will be held to keep investors, potential homeowners and locals up to date with progress on the Takaka cohousing development.

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Hope Gap (M) (Final)

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This brilliant, laugh out loud French drama appropriately gave me a strong feeling of déjà vu.

An attractive but inwardly tough young woman takes up a position at a rough school in an under privileged suburb of a large city. Despite indifference from the troubled multi-racial students she strives to make a difference with some unexpected results.

It was only when Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” began playing playing over the end credits that recollections of the other film with the same theme: 1995’s Dangerous Minds starring Michelle Pfeiffer, finally clicked into place.

The initial premise may be similar, but School Life is no mere remake. This film is very much it’s own story told with a charm and truth which Hollywood often falls short of.

Zita Hanrot plays Samita Zibra, the newly appointed viceprincipal who, despite seeming overqualified for the position, is determined to make a positive difference to students and staff.

It transpires that Samita has her own secret reasons for moving to the relatively insalubrious Saint Denis district of Paris. She certainly has plenty of work to do, and soon encounters the film’s other main character, 15-year-old Yanis (Liam Pierron).

A bright kid from a broken immigrant home, Yanis is only too aware of how limited his prospects are. His disruptive behaviour brings him to Samita’s attention, and she quickly sees his potential, urging him towards regaining control of his life and future.

This might seem like a rather run-of-the-mill story, but the beauty lies in the various other characters who populate the school, struggling to teach, and learn, in their own unique ways.

There is a permanently frustrated physical education teacher who forces his class into potentially lethal combinations of soccer and roller blading, or cycling and hockey, all the while bellowing at the bewildered teams with Tourette’s syndrome levels of profanity. The consequences of an inevitable nose injury are among the funniest scenes of any film this year.

Elsewhere, a sincere but hopelessly out-of-depth music teacher eventually orchestrates a bravura class performance with some help from an unexpected source. A very savvy young maths teacher is able to communicate with the kids on their own level, whereas a bedraggled history teacher finds himself under constant attack. This culminates in an event which might destroy any last hope Yanis had found with Samita’s help.

A split screen technique is memorably used to show that there is in fact little difference between the respective staffroom and classroom cultures. The two worlds collide hilariously when an important teacher meeting is brought to a sudden halt by a tearful student’s very long and overly detailed account of the theft of his eraser.

School Life has an edge and authenticity which is explained in part by the background of the two directors, rapper Grand Corps Malade (aka Fabien Marsaud) and hip-hop dancer Mehdi Idir.

Both draw effectively on their own school experiences in a socio-economically challenged town.

The other factor is that many of the students are non-actors, bringing the undiluted attitude which teachers have to deal with on a daily basis.

This is where Zita Hanrot’s perfectly pitched performance comes into play. Her character Samita is in a delicately balanced situation where her own striking looks could actually undermine the authority of her position. However, a strong but compassionate approach to students and staff alike quickly overcomes this. Her solution to use otherwise wasted left-over school canteen food to help the families of underprivileged students is just one triumph of Samita’s vision.

Among the humour and drama there is still the inescapable fact that the school system will not work for everyone, particularly in Saint Denis. But ultimately School Life is a diverse and delightful look at a world and time we can all relate to.

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Movie Descriptions BABY DONE (M) NZ 1h31 Comedy, Romance Newly pregnant, 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.

GREENLAND (R13) USA 1h59 Thriller A family fights for survival as a planet-killing comet races to Earth. The family makes a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary.

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NT LIVE: HANSARD (M) UK 3h Recorded Live Performance To r y p o l i t i c i a n R o b i n Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems.

SCHOOL LIFE (M) France 1h51 Comedy, Drama, Subtitles Zita Hanrot stars in this French, Saint Denis-set campus dramedy about a group of students dealing with life in and out of a tough school.

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22-year-old suicide survivor and mental health advocate Jazz Thornton tells her and her lost friend’s Jess’s story in this documentary portrait from NZ filmmaker Leanne Pooley.

A young, rural England mother struggling with mental illness develops an obsession with the local weatherman. Chaos ensues when her daughter attempts to reconnect. Written by and co-starring Jo Brand.

THE MYSTERY OF HENRI PICK (M) 1h40 Belgium, France Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Subtitles An editor discovers and falls in love with an unpublished novel whose author died two years earlier in this French-Belgian whodunnit Recorded Live Performance set in rural Brittany.

TINTORETTO: A REBEL IN VENICE Italy 1h35 Documentary Documentary telling the story of the 16th-century Ve n e t i a n a r t i s t w h o m David Bowie dubbed “a proto rockstar”. Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter.

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Takaka Squash tournament GB Tennis Club Open Day

Richard Aitken about to play a shot in his match against RichardStevenson. Photo: Jo Richards.

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Over three days last weekend, Takaka Squash Club hosted its open tournament. at the Rec Park Centre. The first matches were played on Friday, so by the time The GB Weekly turned up on Saturday morning the competition was well underway.

On the glass-backed courts, two first-round plate matches were in full swing – one a women’s tie between Gretchen Lund and Ishna Jacobs, and the other a men’s game in which Richard Stevenson and Richard Aitken were smashing the living daylights out of the small rubber ball which ricocheted around the court.

Scoring the contest from the balcony, president of Takaka Squash Club Buddha Childs was clearly pleased with the event. “Everyone played well last night and are all set up for today and tomorrow.”

The field included players from Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch and Auckland – not bad for a provincial club, says Buddha. “Its really cool. We have 36 players altogether, and considering the current climate, we’re very happy with that.”

The three-dozen contenders included A Grade player Paul Moran from Blenheim, who is one of 13 teenagers in the draw. “It’s great to attract top players to the tournament,” says Buddha.

One of the teenage entrants – rising star Kayla Harvey – was keeping a close eye on the action. Kayla, 18, who is a student at Golden Bay High School recently returned from the Junior National Championships where she enjoyed a good deal of success. “I won a couple of individual games and got picked for the Canterbury team, says Kayla. “We did alright, I won a few games.”

This is her final season competing in the youth category, so she will soon be stepping up a level. “Next year I’m out of the juniors, so will be in the open competitions.”

She’s already getting a taste of senior level squash, having progressed through the first stages of this tournament, and was anticipating for a tough encounter later in the day. “I’m playing the number one seed Julie Brown in the semi-final at five o’clock.”

The number one seed prevailed in that semi-final and went on to win the Women’s Open title the following day. Her award, along with the other titles, was presented at the prizegiving ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

10-year-old Zoe Hall practices her back-hand volley technique. Photo: Jo Richards.

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The weekend after the Love Tennis event was washed out, Golden Bay Tennis Club (GBTC) served up a season opener on its Park Avenue courts, complete with barbeque, bouncy castle, prizes and a raffle.

Saturday’s light drizzle might have hit the turnout but it did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the young players, some of whom were picking up a racket for the first time.

On the far court, local Brian Nesbit was dishing out guidance to 10-year-old Zoe Hall. He began the lesson by demonstrating the correct grip, before pitching a few balls to help Zoe perfect her groundstrokes. Then it was up to the net for some volleying practice.

Meanwhile, on the court nearest the clubroom, club coach Dave Lewis had just finished with his Orange group (8-10 year-olds) and was starting with the Greens (11-12 year-olds) who quickly got to grip with their rackets before swinging forehands and backhands.

Club president Shauli Ezroni outlined the benefits of joining the club, which include access to the astroturf courts, the loan of rackets and balls, and, for a small extra fee, access to the clubroom. GBTC, which is affiliated to Nelson Tennis, also offers an hour-long coaching session every fortnight for each of four age categories as part of the membership deal. “Every alternate Thursday, Ngaire Calder comes over from Nelson,” says Shauli.

On the non-coaching Thursdays, Dave organises match play while on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, various time-slots are reserved for the different age and ability groups. On a more casual basis, anyone (including non-members) who is for tennis can simply turn up and play “social tennis” at 5pm every Monday.

For more information about Golden Bay Tennis Club, go to: clubspark.kiwi/GoldenBayTC or visit Facebook page: golden bay tennis club.

List of winners: Men’s Open Henry Moran (Blenheim). Women’s Open: Julie Brown (Blenheim). First division: Shem Chamberlain (Takaka). Second division: Rex Bowden (Takaka). Mixed division: Tyler Palmer (Takaka). Full results on page 13.

Rising star: Kayla Harvey. was fourth seed in the open womens draw. Photo: Jo Richards.

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Getting a grip: Coach Dave Lewis, shows Ari Bodley how to hold the racket. Photo: Jo Richards.

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After 38 years on the road, veteran tanker driver Frank Drake collected his final haul of milk last Thursday. The Takaka-based Fonterra employee officially retired the next day.

Frank’s long career began many years before he went out on the road. In 1973, he started a diesel mechanic with Transport Nelson Limited and was based at Port Nelson until 1980 when he was transferred to Takaka depot, where he looked after trucks, loaders and the crusher. He then left TNL in 1982 to work for Golden Bay Dairies Co-op as mechanic in charge of the tankers, trailers, and other equipment, before moving into a tanker operator [driver] role in 1992.

Speaking shortly after his last ever tanker run, Frank said he started the day at 6.30am, heading out from the Takaka factory to collect milk from three Collingwood farms. While the basic job has remained the same, the technology has advanced significantly over the past four decades, says Frank. “I’ve seen more than a truckload of changes; the equipment changes all the time as we modernise.”

As for his immediate retirement plans, the ex tanker driver has it all sorted out. “Tomorrow, if there’s nobody in my spot, I’ll go whitebaiting down the river.”

Frank Drake on his last day as a Fonterra tanker driver. Photo: Supplied.

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On Monday afternoon, crews from Takaka, Collingwood and Upper Takaka attended a fire at premises on Takaka’s Commercial Street. Firefighters dealt efficiently with the incident which damaged but did not destroy the building that houses Bird’s Emporium.

Chief Fire Officer, Philip Woolf says he is impressed with the way his team responded. “I’m really proud of the Takaka Volunteer Brigade and the work they put in to put this fire out.”

Owner of the property Cheryl Elsey was working at her Goodness2Go catering business at the rear of the building when she noticed something was wrong. “At first I thought it was steam rising from the roof, then suddenly I was enveloped in smoke, and it looked quite serious, so I called 111.”

Although saddened by the incident, Cheryl is glad there was nobody in the building at the time – and believes the impact is limited. “I don’t think there were many flames - just smouldering - but the interior and a lot of stock is damaged by smoke and water.”

There is no indication as to the origin of the origin of the fire, but the assessors were due on site this week.

Philip says the conflagration should act as a reminder for businesses to carry out basic checks to keep themselves safe from fire. “Following a fire on Commercial Street earlier this week, I would like to remind businesses to think about how they can protect themselves and their premises from fire.

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Motupipi School’s recent plant sale, spearheaded by new principal Lisa Malones, was an outstanding success. On 17 October, after cars had streamed onto the sports field and queues at all three school gates had been held until 10 o’clock on the dot, a furious burst of trading was unleashed.

“In the first half hour we had six tables of house plants almost completely sold out,” said Bridie Griffiths, one of the parent-organisers. “There were hordes of people everywhere.”

The fundraising committee, led by Lisa, Bridie and Cherie Prystie, ran a spreadsheet in the weeks prior to the fair with a rough idea of plants likely to arrive. There anticipated no shortage of variety – everything from vege and flower seedlings and house plants to native trees and fruit trees, flowers, grasses, succulents and exotics. But they were not expecting so many plant donations from people from outside their school community.

Over 3000 plants arrived at school to be sorted, labelled and priced by volunteers right up to the day before the event.

Support was ongoing throughout, even down to special morning teas to keep the workers going.

“We are also super grateful for all the donations from different businesses,” said Bridie. Hammer Hardware and Earth Gems both donated seedlings, Solly’s gave the school soil for potting, parents Dom and Kathy’s small coffee business donated all their profits to the cause, and baking brought by Lisa and parents contributed to an onsite “popup café”.

Great raffle prizes included a 35-year-old ponytail palm, valued at $300.

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More than 3000 plants sold like hot cakes. Photo: Anita Peters.

After the first flurry, crowds began to thin as light rain fell, and by lunchtime all the plants had sold. “It was such an amazing day,” enthused Bridie. “This will now be our big annual fundraiser.”

Lisa wishes to thank her “amazing” team and everyone who supported the event to make it such a success. She promises there will be even more plants next year. The $7000 clear profit raised will be added to a TDC grant for a swimming pool heat pump to allow an extension to the school’s swimming season.

“It was huge,” said Lisa. “But next year, $15,000 is my aim.”

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A team of 14 volunteers from the Wharariki-Onetahua Restoration Project installed 100 nesting boxes for diving and fluttering shearwaters inside the Cape Farewell ecosanctuary fence last week. “It was a typically windy day, but fantastic to see volunteers turnout to instal this little villages of boxes ready for the birds to inhabit,” says project manager Marian Milne. “We are hoping to translocate 40 fluttering shearwater chicks from the Marlborough Sounds in January. A trip is scheduled in November to check out the health of the source population. If there are plenty of birds and we are able to maintain the pest free status of our sanctuary, we will receive 40 fluffy chicks to be fed daily.”

Marian provided a brief summary of other developments.

“We have found the beautiful North West Nelson green gecko in the sanctuary already for us to protect further. Winter plantings are showing fresh growth, sooty shearwaters are back nesting in our precious remnant coastal colonies, and new traplines are all established from Greenhills to Triangle Flat.

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After a sensational response to Tasman District Libraries’ inaugural Haiku Competition, Richmond, Motueka and Takaka Libraries are holding a special Haiku Poetry Reading evening.

“We are blown away by the number and quality of haiku poems entered in our competition, and felt the poems needed to be shared more widely. Our community clearly loves poetry, and what better way to share this love than with an all-ages, community Haiku Poetry Reading evening?” says Libraries Manager Glennis Coote.

More than 100 haiku were submitted at Richmond Library alone, with dozens more poems were entered in the competition in Motueka, Takaka and Murchison.

“Haiku are such an accessible art form for even young children and are a great way to involve people of all ages in writing poetry. We always find it difficult to pick winners in our poetry competitions because the quality of writing is so high,” Coote says.

The Haiku Poetry Reading evening will take place simultaneously at Richmond, Motueka and Takaka libraries from 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 October. Attendees are invited to bring along a haiku they have written, or a favourite haiku by someone else, to share with other poetry lovers. It is free to attend and everyone is welcome.

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We’d love it if you could visit projectmohua@org.nz, grab a copy of the strategy, and let us know what you think.

Our community conservation forum last year highlighted a real need for local groups to get help finding volunteers and funds. We’re working to make this happen – and have already made headway on some of our flagship projects.

These include hosting a riparian planting workshop; restarting a Stream Care project providing subsidised riparian plants to landowners; supporting Cobb Mitigation Fund applications for riparian planting; hosting a pest weed working bee; and recently, we have started looking at the feasibility of increasing the pest control halo for Abel Tasman National Park.

With this new strategy guiding us, we’ll be able to move forward in connecting community groups and other organisations enabling coordination between projects and funding leading to landscape scale conservation outcomes.

We look forward to hearing more of your valuable feedback on this important project.

If you have any questions, our local administrator for Project Mohua is Anna Reynolds. You can contact her at projectmohua@tet.org.nz.

Chai’s REAL show in Takaka Chai Pyle is performing his one-man show REAL at the Village Theatre next Friday. And although it’s a debut for the playwright, he’s no stranger to treading the boards. “‘REAL’ is the first show that I have written, though some may recognise me as having played Rebel in Martine Baanvinger’s recent production Arch-A-typical, ” says Chai.

The one-hander depicts Chai immersed in an impossible, sometimes comical, wrestle with his mind as he attempts to create his aptly named play, REAL. Murmon, one of Chai’s three inner characters, adds much colour to the show as he tries every tactic to derail the “stupendous idea” of being on stage. What evolves is a twisting adventure, doused with tough lessons, humour and zeal. Chai’s skilful embodiment of the various characters will leave audiences with holograms of a bigger cast.

Based on a real story within his head, the actor-playwright says “everybody will relate to the themes of self-worth, trust, fear, purpose and healing as Chai reflects on just how it is to be human”.

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Our strategy aims to achieve three overall goals: • To support community conservation groups • To promote priority flagship projects and large scale actions that link smaller projects and help achieve the

Contributor to The GB Weekly, Rebecca Hayter, has scooped a major award for her magazine writing.

At the Magazine Publishers Association’s annual Webstar Magazine Media Awards in Auckland last Friday, Rebecca was named Best Columnist/Blogger 2020 for her column “High Heels and Gumboots”, published in North and South magazine. “I’ve had a lot of fun writing the column which has brought some of my chooks and sheep to brief moments of fame, and shown that even a city girl can learn to drive a Massey Ferguson 135,” says Rebecca, who will continue to share her musings on country life. “Look out for “High Heels and Gumboots” making guest appearances in the newly relaunched North and South magazine in the new year.”

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In its just-installed exhibition, just installed, flowers and colour light up Wairua Rata Gallery in Pohara Valley.

Bec Brown and Sarah-Jane Brown, while not related, share a passion for art, and despite differences in painting styles also share complementary elements.

Bec’s illustrative floral themes and Sarah-Jane’s abstract fusion paintings reflect their own words: “…inspired by nature, garden wanderings and botanicals”.

Sarah-Jane, the recent winner of the Bay Art 2D section with her painting Floral Punch, was inspired at Golden Bay High School by her art teacher Robin Slow, and uses painting as relief from her busy job at First National Real Estate.

“Because of my work - it’s so full on - I just get out in the shed and go wild,” she says. “I mix it all together and see what happens; acrylic, spray paint, whatever I can get my hands on.”

While she admits that painting flowers is outside her comfort zone, her work selected for this exhibition mixes well with Bec’s floral themes.

Bec also grew up in Golden Bay, studied graphic design in

Christchurch then returned as a full-time artist and mum of toddler Artie to work from home. “It was always my goal by the time I was having children,” she confesses. “It’s perfect; I don’t want to be doing a job that bores me.”

Bec’s work has a very structural feel, but her watercolours are fluid and filled with light. “A lot of my art actually comes to me in dreams,” she explains. “I’ll wake up and think of magnolias, the next night moody blue colours.” Flowers abound in her paintings and printed stationery, though her other works includes jewelry, a new T-shirt range and a commission illustrating two children’s books.

“My sales are mainly through Instagram,” she explains.

“Having the graphic design background is so helpful, even getting prints ready to print; I do everything myself.”

Gallery owner Henriette Fleischer says the work of both women is “joyous, uplifting and heart-centred.” She is extending an open invitation to the exhibition opening, Friday 23 October.

Wairua Rata Gallery, 14 Haile Lane, Pohara. “Brown and Brown” Exhibition opens 23 October, 5-6pm (all welcome).

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“Who am I? How did I get to be me?” began Lyn Falconer at the launch of her new book, I’m Fine for the State I’m in – Stories from Life’s Journey, held at the Takaka Memorial Library recently.

Originally scheduled for March to coincide with Lyn’s 80th birthday, but postponed due to Covid, the later occasion drew a large turnout from admirers to honour her tireless work in Golden Bay. The “condensed, censored and sanitised story” of her life was summed up in a colourful stream of reminiscences and selected excerpts.

Written in four parts, Lyn’s story begins in the 1940s during her “lost” childhood in Golden Bay. When she was 11 and one of the middle of eight children, her mother died, leaving her responsible for other siblings, including three small brothers.

The children were sixth-generation descendants of Golden Bay’s Hodgkinson, Bartlett, Nalder and Moulder families.

Grandfather Archie Hodgkinson, a Jersey stud breeder farming near the hospital, was himself descended from Mary Ann Hodgkinson, whose family emigrated to New Zealand in 1842, and who Lyn describes as her greatest inspiration for writing the book.

Lyn attended a U3A Write your Life group, and said she was listened to, given constructive criticism and encouraged. “I’m writing for me,” she says. “Old age is a time for reflection, and I have reflected.”

Lyn spoke about life in Wellington during the 1960s after leaving home: university, becoming pregnant then married, her introduction to Playcentre and the community, and eventually her re-entry into the work force. This was a time of great change for women. “Suddenly this whole world opened up,” she said.

Lyn’s move from Wellington to Nelson reflected her own changes; her second marriage, working at Ngawhatu Hospital, holidays and overseas travel, moving back to Golden Bay in the 1990s and her early work with Te Whare Mahana, the Community Centre and other organisations.

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“I’m writing for me,” says Lyn Falconer. “Old age is a time for reflection, and I have reflected.” Photo: Anita Peters.

Through Mary Ann Hodgkinson she pays tribute at the end to the first Hodgkinson settlers in the Nelson region.

“These are my memories and I’ve tried to be honest about my thoughts and emotions at the time,” Lyn says of her writing.

“Love has given me strength to get through, not to be a kinder, softer person but real, giving up on bullshit. Life’s lessons learned, adversity faced, resilience developed; I’m thankful for the day with no regrets.”

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The week-long Hillary Challenge Final was always going to be a tough ask for the eight Golden Bay High School athletes competing against the top schools from around NZ. But they completed it, coming an impressive third overall, surprising not only themselves but the other teams as well.

Days 1 and 2 were made up of one-hour-long team challenges, going head-to-head against another school. The challenges were made to test physical and mental strength as well as teamwork.

GBHS impressed in the see-saw balance (sharing the title with Mt Aspiring), taking it out in 8 seconds (the slowest team took over five minutes). GBHS came second in their very first event of the competition which involved marbles and balancing, and third in an inflatable boat challenge. Although eighth after the first two days, there was very little separating the middle six teams.

Days 3 and 4 were taken up with an extensive Rogaine through the Tongariro National Park, all off-track with full tramping packs, a tent fly to sleep under and only a map and compass for navigation. Day 3 started with freezing temperatures and thick fog, reducing visibility to 20m, while on Day 4 they contended with all four seasons and steep mountains. Jamal’s navigation skills ensured the team stayed on course and didn’t travel further than necessary to gain valuable points as they traversed some rough country with scrub over their heads and steep mountain screes.

This proved to be the making or breaking of many teams. GBHS came in third, having missed only one of the checkpoints and receiving praise from the event organiser for their exceptional navigation. They travelled around 40km and reached the finish with 10 minutes to spare, maximising their time on the course.

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Day 5 was a multi-sport race which began with a 6km paddle, using three different boats tied together and (as always) a reduced number of paddles. Two teams had to withdraw hypothermic members from the race after capsizing, which showed just how tough this was. Next was an 8km run through bush, followed by a 30km bike and a 6km run to finish. Although they finished eighth, there was only a few minutes - and points - between most teams.

A consistent team effort all week ensured that the team gained nearly every point they were capable of and had “type 2 fun” to the extreme.

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4 3 2 9 5 1 4 8 4 3 5 3 2 1 4 2 8 1 5 6 3 6 7 2 8 7 5 6 7 8 9

5 3 2 7 6 4 8 9

6 7 7 8 2 9 1 8 6 4 9 5 7 8 5 4 3 6 3 4 5

No. 507

Easy

3 2

4

Previous solution - Very Hard

6 4 9 1 8 2 7 5 3

6 1

3 9 5

8 2 6 1 8

4 1 2 8

How to beat Str8ts – Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to The solutions will be published here in the next issue. see how ‘straights’ are formed.

7 1

4

3 4

7

3 5

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STR8TS

8 1 2 7 5 3 6 4 9

3 7 5 9 4 6 2 8 1

4 3 8 6 7 1 5 9 2

1 5 6 4 2 9 8 3 7

9 2 7 5 3 8 4 1 6

5 8 1 2 9 7 3 6 4

2 6 4 3 1 5 9 7 8

7 9 3 8 6 4 1 2 5

To complete Sudoku, fill the board by entering numbers 1 to 9 such that each row, column and 3x3 box contains every number uniquely.

For many strategies, hints and tips, visit www.sudokuwiki.org If you like Str8ts check out our books, iPhone/iPad Apps and much more on our store.

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2020

CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF 6 October. 9-hole stableford: M Solly 21, R Lash 19. Closest to pins :3/12, 9/18 M Solly. 7 October. Stableford: D Win 39, R Dyce 37, L Davidson 37. Closest to pins: 3/12, 8/17 W Collie, 4/13 L Davidson, 9/18 L Trent. Twos: P Milne, R Dyce, W Collie.

13 October. Ladies Club Champ Finals: Intermediate, C Gilbert bt S Bensemann 6/5; juniors, C Crocker bt M Dobbie on 19th. Stableford: M Solly 37, C Le Comte 37.

Closest to pins: 3/12 C Le Comte, 9/18 S Meredith. 14 October. Stableford: R Young 40, J Crocker 39, A Scotland 38. Closest to pins: 3/12, 9/18 M Dixon, 4/13 G Little, 8/17 L Trent. Twos: G Bradley, M Dixon, S Kerr. Best gross: D Win 82. Tui Cup: R Dyce bt L Davidson 1-up. 17 October. Match Play Pairs semi-final: N Moore and G little bt W Collie and G Bradley on the 19th. Tui Cup final: J Garner bt R Davis 3/2. Bisque bogey: R Heuvel +6, E Hay +5, J Crocker +4. Closest to pins: 3/12 N Moore, 4/13 A Gourdie, 8/17 R Davis, 9/18 W Collie. Twos: G Bradley, N Moore, W Collie (2) R Westrupp, J Crocker, R Dyce (no 7). Happy wanderer: P Hay. Best gross: A Gourdie 77.

BRIDGE 14 October. Upper Takaka Hi-Lo: N/S: P Taylor/S Van Wijngaarden 57.92%, P Nelson/G Nelson 55%, M Bell/E Bradshaw 50.42%; E/W: C Christiansen/L Godden 61.67%, J Pemberton/R McDonald 59.17%, Ann Blackie/P Wood 47.08%; h/cap: N/S: P Taylor/S Van Wijngaarden 66.67%, P Nelson/G Nelson 62.50%, Alan Blackie/P Panzeri 60.55%; E/W: C Christiansen/L Godden 69.62%, J Pemberton/R McDonald 66.17%, Ann Blackie/P Wood 56.23%.

16 October. Friday Champ Pairs Howell: L Scurr/E Bradshaw 65%, L Godden/P Taylor 58%, D Perreau/B Burdett 48%; h/cap: L Scurr/E Bradshaw 70.50%, L Godden/P Taylor 66.75%, D Perreau/B Burdett 53.30%.

SQUASH Men’s Open: Henry Moran, 1; Paul Moran, 2; Angus Morris-Denny, 3. Men’s Div 1: Shem Chamberlain, 1; Billy Smith, 2; special plate, Chris McCarthy. Men’s div 2: Rex Bowden, 1; Jethrow Moran, 2; special plate, Jack Gibb. Women’s Open: Julie Brown, 1; Jemma Erceg, 2; special plate, Kayla Harvey. Mixed grade: Tyler Palmer, 1; Victoria Moran, 2.

AGM NOTICES FRIENDS of Golden Bay AGM, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Tuesday 3 November, 7.30pm. Guest speakers: Our two councillors Celia and Chris on their first year as councillors. All welcome.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake POMEROY, Gladys Gwendoline (nee Iorns) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Summerset In The Sun on Sunday 18 October, 2020; in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest Radford Pomeroy. Loving mother of Karen and Brian Cooper, Deanna and John Pomeroy-Byrne, Spencer Pomeroy, Rowan Pomeroy, Fiona and Michael Kerr.

Loved by her 10 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Gladys’ family wish to thank the wonderful teams at Access Community Help and Summerset In The Sun for their genuine compassion and care. A private family cremation will be held. A celebration of Gladys’ life will be held at a later date. Messages to: Fiona Kerr, 250 Main Road, Hope, Richmond 7020. Nelson Tasman Cremations Direct www.ntcd.co.nz.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui 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.

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.

ROCKVILLE Museum Labour Weekend “Steam Up” and early settlers’ machinery and action day (at the old dairy factory), Sunday 25 October, 10am-3pm. Steam machinery from a bygone era. Blacksmith in action. Pioneer kitchen and Plough Room Cafe. All our wide and varied collections and displays of early settlers’ treasurers and memorabilia, including, this time, an old-fashioned school desk with a set of the Ready to Read series with texts developed in 1963. See our display advertisement for details. Drop by on your Sunday drive. Join us, explore, socialise. Donations on entry appreciated. Proudly supported by Tasman District Council.

HUGE thanks to our Takaka Open Tournament sponsors: NBS Takaka, First National Golden Bay, Car Company (Gary McGregor), FreshChoice, ITM, Wholemeal Cafe, RootsBar, GB Weekly, Alsco. We had some great prizes and raffles donated to us and this all contributed to an amazing weekend. Much gratitude to you all from the Takaka Squash Club committee.

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.

CAFE/OFFICE or other use to lease: On Commercial Street Takaka. Good position with loads of potential. Pavement café seating options and car parking. Available now. Details on request. Txt 020 4111 2626 with your phone number and email COMMUNITY Law Service (Simon Jones): Free and confidential legal help, information, options available in Golden Bay THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2020

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui every Wednesday. Appointments, phone Heartland Services 525 6151. Nelson Office 0800 246 146.

RANDALL SPARROW REMEMBERENCE. Meet at The Brigand from 3pm on Friday 30 October. All those who knew and loved Randall come and raise a glass.

POHARA Bowling Club wood raffle winner: Kerry Gentleman.

Thank you everybody for your support.

SENIORNET courses: Android Users’ group, Thursday 29 October, 10am-12pm. iPPig (iPhone and iPad) group, Thursday 29 October, 1-3pm. Hearing Assisted Device presentation, 2 November, 10am–12pm (max five people). Google Earth and Maps and Top of the South Maps (repeat), Monday 9 November, 1-3pm. CERT webinar (computer security) Monday 16 November, 1.30-3.30pm. Registration (essential for the Hearing session, helpful for the others) and queries, ph Karen 525 8874.

AMIKA SALE - last days! Open every day over Labour weekend GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

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.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply).

Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

AL-ANON: ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING?

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726.

Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall.

All welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666.

CITRUS pruning, garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

LABOUR WEEKEND

Flea Market Days @ Pakawau Hall

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.

Tables supplied, car boot sales welcome too - all $5 10am-1pm

ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500.

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October Book your table NOW Phone or txt 027 524 8202

The Whittaker Trust Funding Applications – October 2020 (applications close Friday 6 November 2020) Applications are invited from local organisations seeking financial assistance to improve the quality of life for the sick or elderly members of the Golden Bay community.

Application forms are available from: The Whittaker Trust secretary, Jaine Lindsay, email: r-j.lindsay@xtra.co.nz Completed applications must be submitted no later than

5pm, Friday 6 November

either to: PO Box 348, Takaka 7142 or to: r-j.lindsay@xtra.co.nz

ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432.

FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

GARDENING services. Ph Carlos 027 751 9730.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Takaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Rob and Marg 525 9698, 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant.

MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing business and personal accounting services.

Ph Robert 029 775 6459 or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz.

GREENREAPER. Property maintenance, landscape and garden designs. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. References available.

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.

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

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

LUXAFLEX blinds: sunscreen, blockout, translucent, venetians, shutters, “beauty is in the detail”. Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote or visit Imagine next to GB Glass, Takaka.

NGANGA picture framing, Collingwood, enquiries ph 021 107 6312, 524 8660. Expert framing by a professional artist.

ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147.

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

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs.

No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

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

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.

Healing with Grace

SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364.

M leMap is coming to your area.

TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers.

Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181.

TREE removal, confined area felling, chipping, chipper hire.

Fully insured. Ph 525 7597, 027 212 4020.

WATER TANKS CLEANED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334.

TAKAKA

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora AROHA Health Spa. Massage, advanced clinical massage, myofascial release, hot stone and relaxation, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open WednesdaySunday from 9.30am, 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870.

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 practice. Private sessions, workshops, courses. Suitable for all ages and physical abilities.

Ph 020 4145 1516, creatingbalancenz@gmail.com

&

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

Dr Sally Dawson CHIROPRACTOR

ACC Registered

22 Meihana Street, Takaka www.takakachiropractic.com

MNZCA

telephone

027 732 4476 Tuesdays & Fridays

Manipulative Physiotherapist

IRIDOLOGY analysis, Herbalist, Reflexology, Reiki Master, Rongoā herbal medicine. Lisa Williams, ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797, www.goldenbayiridology.com

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

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

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate).

First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

REFLEXOLOGY - relax and regenerate. For appointments please contact Ariane Wyler ph/txt 021 0260 7607, happyfeetflex@gmail.com SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.

YOGA-BASED therapy - private session; assisting management of chronic pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, lack of connection.

Deep work with the subtle body, breath, mind and awareness.

15 years’ experience. Ph Sara Page 020 4175 7976 or saraleepage@hotmail.com YOUTH and adult counselling. Ph 027 416 6815, email selena@ gbwct.org.nz

Chiropractor Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

021 180 7789

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Specialising to optimise health, resolve pain, trauma and injury Working with individuals, children and babies www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz Ph 027 338 9504

Grant Watson

ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111.

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.

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT

• • • • • •

Sports & Accident injuries Complex musculoskeletal conditions Clinical reviews / Second opinions Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment

Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

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

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. Sunday, 9am-2pm, Edinburgh Street.

COMBINED garage sale. 193A/195B Commercial Street.

Household goods, antiques, From 9am Saturday 24 October.

WINDOW repairs. At home or work. Ph Golden Bay Glass 525 7274. 96 Commercial Street.

NEW eco-cabin on trailer. 15sqm, fully insulated, wired, fitted kitchen, wood-fire, $35,000. Ph 525 7376.

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.

FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

COTTAGE PLANTS ONEKAKA is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. Ph 525 9253.

NATIVE plant nursery (TLC), native trees and grasses available.

Ph 525 6183.

WEE Toyota van, 2004, can sleep two short people, $2600.

Ph 525 9298.

TOYOTA Corolla GX, 2008, five-door hatch, six-speed, 108,680km, $8500. Ph 525 8313 or ph/txt 027 376 8626.

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

TOYOTA Hilux 4WD wellside, 2016, 104,000km, new WOF, reg.

Ph 021 556 806.

ACC registered

SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system.

Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019.

www.healthfocus.co.nz

New copies of the book Whitebaiters Never Lie, $50.

Ph 525 9373.

Great birthday and Christmas presents.

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THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2020

252 Carter Road, Aorere

We are giving away an E-Bike

Proud to be supporting local business's

New Listing/Open Home TENDER: Closes 1pm, Thurs 12th Nov 2020 - Will NOT be sold prior For Sale: Saturday 24th October 11.00am - 11.30am Open Home: LITTLE GRANITY - Offered for the first time in over 40 years, Little Granity is a special hideaway nestled in against the Kahurangi National Park and beside the Kaituna River. I know this hand hewn two bedroom cottage and 26 hectare bush block will prove irresistible to conservation conscious people, so please make sure you register your interest immediately to avoid disappointment.

7 Falconer Road, Pohara Valley

24 Pohutukawa Place, Pohara

Is your house next?

Tender

Final Week For Sale: Set Date: closes 1pm 29th Oct 2020 Viewing: Call to make an appointment MOTIVATION LOCATION RENOVATION - This three bedroom home with double garage on a mini lifestyle block near Pohara Beach is a seriously good option for your future post COVID! It is one of the original 1950's cottages, all ready for a face lift, so roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

For Sale: TENDER: Closes 1pm, 3rd Nov 2020 Viewing: Call to make an appointment LUCKY LAST - MAKE IT YOURS - Situated on the hilside above Pohara beach, this is the lucky last.. This 4912sqm (1.2 acre) lot is bounded by lifestyle blocks either side and a reserve in front. Building covenants do apply. Request a Tender pack today.

What are you waiting for?

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | Facebook @RaywhiteGoldenbay | 03 525 7219 I 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

AWESOME patch of land to purchase or lease. I have a stylish transportable small home ready to live in. Just looking for that special place with a sea view. It’s an interim move for six-12 months or more.

If you have such a spot please contact me ph 021 0266 0509.

CASH buyer to $1.1m. Coastline region, Pohara-Collingwood, generous private section, two-three bedrooms, work OK. Private direct buyer. Ph Stuart 027 444 9545.

HI readers, we’re a mature couple, builder and designer, ready to purchase a bach, cottage, house, bare land or section, from Takaka through to Tata Beach. Considering selling? We’re happy with a private sale or one through an agent. Ph or text Greg and Sunanda 022 3566832. Thanks.

Ray White Golden Bay Property Management Hey landlords! Are you ready for the first Healthy Homes deadline in Dec 2020?

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Call our NZQA qualified Property Manager today!

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WANTED / Hiahia

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

WANTED CARS & 4WD

Quick removal. Some models are worth good cash $ $ $.

Support the Bay.

Ph now 020 4167 1519

WOF INSPECTOR/QUALIFIED MECHANIC

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

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Golden Kids Inc Early Learning Centre -Permanent TeacherOur well regarded community based centre is seeking a professional Early Childhood Teacher who has a New Zealand recognised teaching qualification and is either registered or provisionally registered. 14.5 hours (Thursday & Friday).

Golden Kids Inc. Early Learning Centre’s vision is to empower and inspire all learners through a culture of aroha and respect. .

We can offer:  A positive, fun and supportive environment of teachers, who love what they do!  Excellent child/teacher ratios  Six weeks annual leave per year  ECECA, salary and conditions  A fully registered and certified teaching team, as well as a housekeeper and centre administrator We require:  a passionate, caring teacher who excels in reflective practice and supporting children’s learning  a willingness to participate effectively in our dedicated team of teachers  Professionalism, self motivation and a team player If this sounds like your dream job and your values align with ours, please contact us to receive an application pack or for more information see Trademe #2810133947 Sage Andrews -Head Teacher/Manager admin@goldenkids.co.nz (03) 525 9059 Applications CLOSE: Wednesday 18th November 2020 at 3pm.

Position to: COMMENCE on Friday 8th January 2021

Orange Mechanical is a family-owned business that has been servicing Golden Bay for over 40 years, whether it be in our workshop or on the farm.

We hold contracts with AA and First Assistance, and provide 24-hour tow/salvage service also.

We are currently looking to employ a WOF Inspector/Mechanic with the following key attributes: • • • • • • •

Current WOF ticket Full NZ driver’s licence Mechanical aptitude Good people skills Hardworking Clean and tidy work habits Honest and reliable

If you think this is you please send your CV through to orange@xtra.co.nz or drop in to us at 38 Motupipi Street.

We would also consider a part-time WOF Inspector.

An exciting opportunity exists to be part of our exceptional Collingwood Contact Centre to cover for team members who are on leave.

Previous experience in a customer service role and an affinity with natural health would be an advantage. A customer-centric approach is essential.

If you would like to be part of our HealthPost team then please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to recruitment@healthpost.co.nz

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Java Lava Coffee Tea Total Teas Freshly baked breads, croissants, rolls, pastries.

We are located in front of Aroha Health Spa. 792 Abel Tasman Drive Pohara Ph:0277660927

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm.

Pizzas on Friday nights, 5-7pm. Ph 524 8194.

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

Ask for a coffee card and get every 10th coffee FREE

LABOUR WEEKEND HOURS:

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Tuesday-Saturday from 9am till 8pm, closed Sunday, Monday. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

Open Sunday 25 October, 9am-8pm.

Takeaways open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5pm till 7:30ish

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

- pre-order by midday Mondays.

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.

Don’t forget our

REAL FRUIT ICECREAMS FRESH FISH: Fresh fish sales on Wednesday LIVE MUSSEL SALES COMING

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

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 Sun.

This is a busy role and suited to someone who is flexible, team focused, able to absorb product information and can quickly learn new computer systems and processes.

Shifts are rostered: Monday to Thursday between 8am and 9pm Friday between 8am and 5pm

Open all Labourday weekend.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

MAD CAF É & RESTAURANT is open until next lockup.

Thursday-Sunday, 4-8pm and 11am-2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Coffee 24/7 when about.

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

Casual Customer Service Representative

New to Pohara !

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

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

NEW HOURS

Open Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm

LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND Elisha Hobbs: Friday and Saturday from 4pm Gypsy Pickers: Sunday from 4pm Playing all the All Black Games Great food ꟾ Pool table See you all over Labour Weekend Thanks from all the staff and management @ Kotare Sands

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS 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. Rowan Miller.

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.

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2020

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God John 3:3

Sunday Service 10am All Welcome ☺

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

Ph: 525 9265

Golden Bay’s

SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER MOTUPIPI HALL LABOUR WEEKEND BOOK FAIR and luncheon, 10am-2pm. Lunch at 12.30pm, $15, cold meats, salads and dessert. Raffle, produce and baking for sale.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER MARBLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC CLUB meets at the Senior Citizen’ Hall starting at 7.30pm. All welcome.

ROCKVILLE MUSEUM LABOUR WEEKEND “STEAM UP” and early settlers’ machinery and action day (at the old dairy factory), 10am-3pm. Steam machinery from a bygone era.

Blacksmith in action. Pioneer kitchen and Plough Room Cafe.

All our wide and varied collections and displays of early settlers’ treasurers and memorabilia, including, this time, an oldfashioned school desk with a set of the Ready to Read series with texts developed in 1963. See our display advertisement for details. Drop by on your Sunday drive. Join us, explore, socialise. Donations on entry appreciated. Proudly supported

by Tasman District Council.

TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER BADMINTON, GBHS gym, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

FOREST AND BIRD AGM, 7pm. Public meeting, 7.30pm. Rob Davidson, marine ecologist, on remnant ocean habitats.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER

Short Story & Poetry Competition • “Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs” • BAY

ART & YOUNG@

ART • THE MAGNIFICANT MR SHAPES • TEEN TAKEOVER • MONZA GALLERY’S “Small Print” • CRYPTIC CROSSWORD • TEENTHEATRE: Improv games • “RECKLESS” by Christopher Finlayson • LIVE POETS • “The Booksellers” doco• The GB Weekly’s SHORT SHORT STORY COMPETITION! • QUILT EXHIBITION • “WOT NOT OPERA”, Art Vault • Preschool storytime

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER

BAY ART

& Young@Art EXHIBITION: 18-26 October Golden Bay High School hall Koha entry ARTISTS: Please collect artwork between 4 & 5pm on Monday 26 October “Congratulations to all entrants and award winners, and sincere thanks to our sponsors”

ARTISTS EXHIBITION • HOPETOUN BROWN • LOLLOKIKI’S Sculpture705 BODYSNATCHERS...A FAIRY TALE? • JORDAN LUCK BAND • ART WORKSHOP • AORERE

KIDZTHEATRE’s “The Little Mermaid” •

COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings.

ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

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THE FLYFISHERS WIFE

DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 10am. All welcome.

Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

OPEN ALL LABOUR WEEKEND! DAILY SPECIALS Catch them on our Facebook page!

Ph 525 9868 or 027 928 3314 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

LATER EVENTS GB A&P SHOW 16/01/2021. Plant potatoes now.

THE LITTLE MERMAID - A 2020 Kidztheatre production at The Playhouse Takaka, 7pm, 7 November and 3pm, 8 November.

Tickets cash sale only, Take Note, $15 adults, $10 children, $5 under-fives.

GB A&P SHOW 16 JANUARY 2021, Class 11 Three Carrots sow your veggies now!

Gifts and fishing tackle Tasman St, Collingwood 10am-2pm 7 days

ANNUAL SALE LAST DAYS!

Open every day over Labour weekend

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

Perfect for couples, a playground for families and a paradise for hikers!

EVERY SATURDAY 9AM TO 1.30 PM BOOK YOUR SITE CALL GRANT 0272560566

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1000 acres of private West Coast to explore 7 unique beaches along 3km of coastline

Jon Tidswell or David Earle will be in attendance at the offices of Warn & Associates

23 Motupipi Street, Takaka For appointments please phone

03 524 8711 info@tehapu.co.nz www.tehapu.co.nz

0800 GLASGOW (0800 452 746) Main office: 43 Halifax St, Nelson 17

Golden Bay Community & Whān nau Monthly Meeting

SHOW DAY Tuesday 27 October Lewis Street, Collingwood

Time: 12.00pm -1.00pm Date: Tuesday 27th Oct 2 P0la2c0e: Community Centre OOOOct202020202Oct2 02202 2020

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Rosalie Grant from Presbyterian Support is coming to talk to us about The Good Loans Programme which assists loans for people on low incomes.

invite you to our family-friendly kite-flying afternoon!

2pm - Pohara Beach outside Pohara Hall Bring your kites, whirligigs and ribbons

Bring your lunch, (tea & coffee is provided) and any community notices, events or issues to share

3pm Pohara Hall

Everyone Welcome

Afternoon tea and entertainment provided with guests Charlotte Squire, Nick Feint, Mark Raffills, Tony Clearwater and Bing Brabant

jo@mohuasocialservices.org.nz

Official welcome starts at 9.45am and judging from 10am.

The School is open from 8.30am for Exhibit and Animal entries. Outside entries are very welcome. Entries must be in and assembled by closing time at 9.40am.

Prize giving will start at 2pm.

Stalls will be open from 11am. (No Eftpos) • • • •

Coffee Cart Plant Stall Library - Second Hand Book Sale and More.

Sausage Sizzle and Cake Stall.

Fun Events from 12.30pm – Tug of war, Gumboot Throwing and Judging of the Adult Animal Care and Handling Section.

(If raining 3pm Pohara Hall - bring along whirligigs and we will display in the hall)

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Maumahara ki a Parihaka

Hack’ n Stay Horse Vaulting Demonstration.

Fire, Ambulance and Police Demonstratioms.

For more information, a schedule or stall bookings, please contact Pip Baker on 524 8251.

The Mussel Inn

SEE YOU ALL THERE

Coming Up...

G o l d e n B ay M M A (VVCK & BQC) training

Sat 24th SEA MOUSE, here to daze, confuse, and

Fri Sat 2-4pm @ Takaka Masonic Community Hall (next to Roots Bar) Deescalation expert. Knowing your rights, saving lives.

James Abbott ex RNZN (SLT)

summon your inner animal. $10 on the door

Tuesday 27 October at 7.30pm Senior Citizens’ Hall

Sun 25th HOPETOUN BROWN, nothing but brass, a

bass clarinet, two sets of tambourines and tonsils..... 8pm, $15 on the door

Thur 29th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE – poems, songs

and stories - open mic. 7.30pm, all welcome, $5 koha entry

Fri 30th LABRETTA SUEDE & THE MOTEL 6 -

Halloween pumpkin smash Hootenanny! $20+bf tickets online or $30 on the door

Sat 31st GILLIAN BOUCHER and BOB MCNEILL -

an exceptional fiddler from Cape Breton Island, and an acclaimed songwriter and guitarist from Scotland, 8pm, $15 on the door

NOVEMBER Thur 5th QUIZ - all welcome, 7.30pm Sat 7th NELSON CIDER FEST - We’ll be there with some special ciders!

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Programmes to listen out for Saturday in the Country - Brother and sister Terry and Diane Langford have hosted Saturday in the Country since 2000, and recently won a Community Service Award each for all they do in the local community.

Saturdays from 12-2pm, with replays Thursday mornings at 4am.

Kindly supported by Kotare Sands From Rags to Riffs - Learn about the history of popular music genres with Will Sowerby.

Covering a new genre every episode, and featuring music from key artists who helped define its sound. Every second Saturday night at 8pm, replaying the following Thursday at 2am. Kindly supported by Kiwi Spirit Distillery.

The Road less Travelled - Join Joe Higgins and Henry Ludbrook where they play and discuss a wide range of their favourite songs and poems. Every second Wednesday at 8pm, replays the following Friday night at midnight.

Deadline: 12pm Tuesdays 18

www.freshfm.net

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Bring a haiku - one of your own or a favourite by someone else - and share with others

5.30pm, Wednesday October 28 Oc 5.30pm,28Wednesday 5.30pm, Wednesday 28 October Motueka Library Motueka Library Motueka Library Richmond Library Richmond Library Richmond Library Takaka Library Takaka Library 5.30pm, 28 October TakakaWednesday Library Motueka Library Free. All welcome.

Richmond Library Free.

All welcome.

Free. All welcome.

Takaka Library

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

Saturday 24th October Free. All welcome.

BUTTERFACE (LIVE)

Soulfire Soundsystem Thursday 29th October

Threat.Meet.Protocol: THE WITCH TRIALS NZ TOUR Saturday 31st October

HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA!

LOOSE CONNEXIONS // EMMA TREE // AQUA POODLE SPOOKY DRESS UP & SPOT PRIZES TO BE WON!!

Friday 6th November

dead format all vinyl night

ACETECH // CYNOSHUR // THRIVE Saturday 7th November

Good habits (live) Sunday 8th November

Vaughn Benjamin galanjah special Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

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GOLDEN BAY BAY PATCHWORK PATCHWORK & & QUILTERS QUILTERS GUILD GUILD GOLDEN

Come one, come all, to Pakawau Hall

GOLDEN BAY PATCHWORK & QUILTERS GUILD

To market to market to buy a fat pig. Come one, come all! Please support the annual Pakawau Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday, 10am-1pm, over Labour Weekend.

You never know what treasure you may find in the historic Pakawau Hall.

If you are fundraising, have something to sell, are looking for a gift or hunting for new and used bargains, then come along or join in and check it out. We have a variety of local bits and pieces, including: seedlings for your garden, plants, puzzles, furniture, ceramics, clothing, honey, pumpkins, arts and craft, foods and vegetables, collectables and bric-a-brac. Baby animals and pony rides.

On your way out here or back there’s great ice cream at the Pakawau Beach Park.

Tables or car boots are $5 - towards costs.

Phone or txt Jules 027 524 8202 to book or just come along with your pennies for a look. See you there.

QUILT EXHIBITION QUILT EXHIBITION Labour Weekend (24-26 October) October) (24-26

Labour Weekend (24-26 October) Collingwood Memorial Hall Collingwood Memorial Saturday / Sunday Sunday 9.30am -- Hall 5pm Saturday / 9.30am 5pm Monday 9.30am9.30am 4.30pm Saturday / Sunday - 5pm Monday 9.30am -- 4.30pm Monday 9.30am - 4.30pm

$2 entry fee $2 entry fee

Merchants: Merchants: Millymac Supplies Supplies Nelson www.millymac.com www.millymac.com Special-- Nelson exhibition: Millymac Merchants: Buller Fabric Fabric & & Fibre Fibre -- Westport Westport www.knitsewquilt.nz www.knitsewquilt.nz Buller Done with Denim, Liza Eastman Millymac Supplies - Nelson www.millymac.com Crafty or Wot Wot Richmond www.craftyorwot.com Crafty or -- Richmond www.craftyorwot.com Merchants: Buller Fabric Fibre (Saturday -(Saturday Westport www.knitsewquilt.nz Sharpen NZ --& Nelson only) www.sharpen.nz Sharpen NZ Nelson only) www.sharpen.nz Crafty orSupplies Wot - Richmond www.craftyorwot.com Millymac - Nelson www.millymac.com Special exhibition Sharpen NZ&- Fibre Nelson (Saturday only) www.sharpen.nz Special exhibition Buller Fabric -Denim, Westport www.knitsewquilt.nz Done with with Denim, Liza Eastman Eastman Done Liza Crafty or Wot - Richmond www.craftyorwot.com Special exhibition Done with(Saturday Denim, Liza Sharpen NZ - Nelson only)Eastman www.sharpen.nz Raffle Quilt Raffle Quilt

Raffle Quilt

RAFFLE QUILT Proceeds to

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Golden Bay weather forecast

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Valid from Friday 23 until Tuesday 27 October Friday: Southwesterlies, although sea breezes likely for a time. Fine and briefly mild.

Saturday: Northerlies. A few cloudy areas developing about the ranges otherwise mainly fine.

Sunday: Northerlies freshening later. Cloudy areas with a few showers about Kahurangi, dry elsewhere.

Monday: Mild northwesterlies. Fine and cloudy intervals.

Tuesday: Northerlies, easing later. Rain about the ranges, spreading elsewhere during the morning.

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Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843 Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources.

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