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Close finish in Takaka Open

In full swing: watched by his brother Blair, Sean Riordan tees off at last weekend’s Takaka Golf Club Open tournament. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

The seaside links at Pohara created a spectacular setting for Takaka Golf Club’s Open tournament. Under clear skies the annual competition teed off shortly after dawn on Saturday and ended with the final putts being sunk on Sunday evening in what proved to be a close finish. The 36-hole, two-day tournament attracted 128 entries, including both amateurs and professionals – some from as far away as Palmerston North and Christchurch. The large field was divided into two groups of 64, with the first players teeing off at 7.30am, and the second half of the draw starting around noon. Making a welcome return to their home course, local golfing stars Blair and Sean Riordan were looking to put the trophy back onto the family mantlepiece. Between them the brothers have won the tournament a total of 11 times with Sean one title ahead of his sibling, although Blair, having triumphed in 2018, is the most recent champion of the two.

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As they warmed up at the practice range on Saturday morning, prior to a midday tee time, the professional pair, who run Total Golf in Nelson, were relishing the prospect of an afternoon round. “It’s great to have an excuse to come back. We certainly miss it,” said Blair, who reckons they have played the course thousands of times over the past two decades. Familiarity, however, has not bred any contempt for the links – quite the opposite. “It’s a fantastic golf course, a hidden gem” said Sean. “It got us to a high level.” While the Riordans prepared to tackle the course, others had already completed their first rounds. Club member Brenda Climo, who plays “two or three times a week” off a handicap of 12, was checking her morning score card after nearly five hours of driving, pitching and putting. “I started off badly,” said Brenda. “It was cold and I couldn’t feel my toes. The first two balls I hit out of bounds.” Club president John Garner was also among the early starters. “Just as I was about to tee off

the sun came up over the hill,” said John, who was pleased it was still shining and the ninehole links was playing well. “We’ve got beautiful conditions and the course is in good shape.” John paid tribute to his committee for pulling the event together. “They all do their share – from getting entries to catering and sorting out prizes.” As the last of the morning’s golfers finished their rounds, lunch was beginning in the clubhouse. A party of eight from Palmerston North, including defending champion Hamish Campbell, were clearly enjoying themselves at the 19th hole, sinking beers, not putts, after their morning round. Unofficial spokesman Mark Jones explained why they made the journey to Golden Bay. “The course is stunning; it’s a good club and great hospitality.” Another cracking day on Sunday wrapped up with a crowd watching Blair Riordan win the tournament by two strokes, after he finished his final round with two consecutive birdies. For results, see page 14.

SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR CHRIS HILL

No one wants council rates to increase. Certainly not ratepayers. Nor renters. Tasman District Council staff don’t, and neither do councillors. I certainly don’t. The main driver of the increases is, of course, the Waimea Dam overruns. The matter of whether or not Golden Bay, Motueka and Murchison ratepayers should contribute to the costs of the dam has been raised. Golden Bay and Motueka councillors have raised this too, a number of times at council. For these communities to not contribute requires a majority of councillors around the table agreeing to it. Currently, a majority of councillors do not support this and they won’t be persuaded otherwise. This has been tested, and in the end it comes down to votes. Those who voted no to the dam still want GB ratepayers to pay their share towards it. I did not support the preferred option, Option A, for collecting the irrigators’ share of the cost increases outlined in the Long Term Plan consultation documents. At council workshops I advocated for Option C, which is a targeted rate on all properties in the zone of affiliation, with a ratio of 5:1 between those that have an affiliated water consent and those that could affiliate. I believe there is value to those that can affiliate and their property values are likely to be impacted positively by this potential. The funding model that has been implemented for the dam apportions the benefits as 49% to irrigators, 21% to urban water users and 30% to ratepayers for the environmental and public good benefit. What is being suggested is that ratepayers contribute to assist the irrigators’ share of overruns. GB ratepayers’ districtwide rate for the dam increases from $26 in year 2021/22 to a maximum of $56 in year 2023/24. If the preferred Option A is adopted, there will be an additional $2 on the general rate in the first year rising to $5 in year 2025/26 to assist the irrigators’ share. Other factors contributing to the proposed rate increases include the current year’s zero rates increase in response to Covid; implementation of Government’s reforms; maintenance of infrastructure assets; and general cost increases. The recent QV revaluations are also having an impact on some property owners’ rates increases. Options to reduce the proposed increases include ... Continued on page 4

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A team of professionals from Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) and Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH) hosted a question and answer session at Takaka Library last Thursday. Comprised of Tash Soroka (technical team manager), Lisa Livingstone (information technology support), Julie McKenzie (personal assistant for GB Community Health manager) and Cathy Rooney GBCH nurse), the team outlined the efficiency and ease of use of the Telehealth system. Tash explained, “The technology is used to deliver health care when you are not there – via phone or internet video-link, using the Zoom platform.” Used because it is widely and easily accessible, Zoom simply requires a good internet connection and either a computer, tablet or smartphone. Appointments are made via a GP, with help available from the GBCH team who can provide and set up a video-link session at the medical centre should patients do not have the required equipment. “We don’t want data and access to advice to be limiting,” said Tash. Those who don’t have the ability to connect from home, can contact GBCH to let them know they require a video-link for a Telehealth appointment. The team will then support them with everything required and set up before leaving the room to ensure patient privacy. Clients are encouraged to include friends or family with them, as having support people alongside helps to fill any gaps in remembering what is said and enables misunderstandings to be resolved. Cathy explained that the staff at GBCH liaise with specialists

prior to a Telehealth session so they are up-to-date with the patient’s situation. She cited a case where someone needed to travel to Christchurch for an appointment, but use of the video-link made the trip unnecessary. “It was a really, really good outcome – everyone was in the know and the client really enjoyed it.” Advantages of Telehealth consultations include saving time and money, with specialist appointments and consultations conducted via video-link, without the need to travel. “It adds extra value as well,” said Tash. “It’s also really good for the environment – we call it green. That’s why our colour is green.” During and for some time following the Covid lockdown, the majority of Telehealth users were in the over-65s bracket, but private consultations with doctors or specialists via video-link are increasingly becoming the norm. According to NMH, Telehealth appointments are secure and patient privacy is protected. No account is required and none of the information entered is stored in the Telehealth system. Lisa pointed out the advantage of being able to participate in a Telehealth consultation from virtually any location, and explained that paediatrics use the service a lot as busy mums are able to video-link with their child from home. Handouts are available which outline step-by-step instructions and requirements for Telehealth appointments, including what patients need, how they should prepare for their appointment, plus troubleshooting advice. “Telehealth is a tool that gives you choice,” said Tash. Support is available at: telehealth@nmdhb.govt.nz or: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/patients-and-visitors/teleheath

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Tell Council you want Option D for the Waimea Dam in the Long Term Plan. Because ‘User Pays’ is your best choice. Email your submission by SATURDAY 24 April.*

*How to submit. Go to ltp.tasman.govt.nz. Click Have Your Say in the blue box. Next page, click circle 2. About you and enter your details. Click circle 3. Feedba... Under 0.2 CHOICE 2 WAIMEA DAM click Option D: a new targeted rate on irrigators. (You can also make a comment in the box below). Click Next on next two pages. Finally hit Submit. If preferred, a printable form is at the foot of the first page. Paid for by WIn and THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2021

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Why you should make a submission on the Long Term Plan (LTP) Everyone is able to tell Tasman District Council their feelings on the shocking cost increases of the Waimea Dam with an LTP submission. l Just go online and choose Option D*. It’s the ‘User Pays’ choice to make more cost increases fall as a targeted rate on irrigators, not ratepayers. l All other options split blowouts unfairly between ratepayers and irrigators. l These huge ratepayer increases are due to the irresponsible deal Council cooked up with irrigators. Look at what was agreed: l Irrigators’ have signed up for only $1.5m of any cost overruns. But total ratepayer liability is now over $100m. And for only 20% of the water. l A massive compensation plan for irrigators includes $29m of your money if dam completion is delayed. And if Council stop the project, irrigators will claim $50m compo from the rates. Again – your money! l Annual maintenance costs have more than blown out – they’ve doubled. Submissions close 4pm this Saturday.* Make yours today. 3

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Jono has been away walking the Heaphy Track with his whanau for a few days, so while his blisters heal I have been given the duty of letting you know what the rest of us have been doing. • There was a shooting in Motueka last Tuesday and three of us were assigned tasks on the other side of the Takaka Hill while the hunt was on to locate the person responsible. The victim received a gunshot wound in his arm and is recovering, and the offender was located without further incident on Thursday in North Canterbury. • A 32-year-old woman was summonsed for assault and wilful damage following an altercation at her home. • Enquiries into a vehicle damaged in Commercial Street before Easter have resulted in an 18-year-old male being charged with wilful damage. We are still keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a second person inflicting damage to the vehicle. • We would also be very interested in speaking with the driver of a dark coloured car that narrowly avoided a serious crash with a vehicle and pedestrian outside the Aorere Hall last Wednesday night. The vehicle veered off the road, fortunately managed to steer between two parked cars before bouncing off a tree. The vehicle left behind remnants of its left-hand side wing mirror. If not for the vigilance of the pedestrian, we could have been dealing with a fatal accident. Please let us know if you can shed any light on the driver of the vehicle involved. • While we are on the subject of trees, a 32-year-old man lost control of his vehicle in Patons Rock on Saturday night and ran into a tree causing substantial damage to the back of his car. No one else was involved and he has been formally warned for careless driving. These local trees are certainly getting punished unnecessarily. • A large house fire kept all of Golden Bay’s volunteer fire brigade members busy on Saturday night in Patons Rock. We salute you guys and girls, as you all unselfishly give up your free time to place yourselves in harm’s way dealing with these events. The Takaka Rec Park will see the annual clash between Collingwood and Takaka rugby sides this Saturday. All the best for the game fellas. Your local Police team are hoping for the rivalry to remain on the field so friendships can prosper at the aftermatch. It’s Anzac Day this Sunday, and we will be attending the services being held in Takaka. Come out and show your respect for the young men and women who didn’t come home from those terrible conflicts so that we could enjoy the lives that we all do in this wonderful part of the world. We will remember them.

COUNCIL MATTERS Continued from page 1 ...not maintaining assets t o t h e l e ve l re q u i re d, reducing levels of service, or deferring projects further. Selling assets has not been ex p l o re d to a ny great degree. Council’s forestry assets make good returns presently, as do the Mapua commercial proper ties. Council could consider reducing its shareholding in Port Nelson, though appetite for this is mixed. As councillors we cannot be pre-determined when it comes to hearings, deliberations and voting on decisions. What I read and hear through the next stages of the LTP submission and deliberation process will impact and inform my approach, as does what has been conveyed to me already. 4

Karen Brookes is apparently “enlightened” by what she perceives as my “attitude to cultural difference”. (GBW 16/4.) Does she presume to know my “attitude to cultural difference”? I don’t think I’ve stated it. This correspondence started with my letter expressing concern that “dispelling myths” was not just another way of saying “revising history”. My advocacy is purely for clarity and honesty. I have no issue with pre-European Maori cultural or spiritual practices but, having said that, I have a strong contention that we all need to recognise the worst aspects of our past just as we recognise our past’s best aspects. Perhaps we might not laud the dark side of our history but nor should we hide it. Karen’s letter was peppered with negative emotive words which approach would not be so bad if she was speaking generally but since my name was mentioned twice then I felt she was being more specific and therefore coming close to making that old mistake of targeting the man rather than the subject. Both Maori and Pakeha history - warts and all. That is the subject. Larry Petterson

Councillors’ hands tied by declaration

When a candidate is elected to for service on a District Council, they have to make a declaration under the Local Government Act. This declaration immediately makes them impotent to represent their ward, when there is a conflict of interest in development projects. The declaration states the following: “I (name in full) declare that I will faithfully and impartially, and according to the best of my skill and judgement, execute and perform, in the best interests of the Tasman District, the powers, authorities, and duties vested in, or imposed upon, me as Councillor of the Tasman District Council, by virtue of the Local Government Act 2002, the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987,and any other Act.” It is clear their hands are tied with this declaration. No matter what they promise in their candidate profiles, to sell their personality and promises prior to election, they cannot deliver them. The reason the Waimea Dam is proceeding against the majority will and benefit of ratepayers and residents of TDC is because our current representatives are unable to “represent the best interests of our Tasman District”. Who really knows what the best interests are? Certainly not our current mayor, his predecessor and their cronies. Reg Turner

Strike 4 Climate: thank you

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Long Term Plan: click on option “D”

Those who are not keen to pay for the Lee Valley dam budget blowouts can take two minutes to get their message to TDC by 4pm on Saturday, online. You may not be keen to make submissions, however, the Long Term Plan submissions are due and the dam payment issue is addressed giving us the opportunity to let TDC know with one simple click [on option “D”] if you prefer not to pay this huge bill. If you have already made a submission, you can add this important “vote” and indicate it is to be added to your previous submission. Please see the box advert on page three in this issue for details, and take this opportunity before 4pm this Saturday. Victoria Davis

Kotinga Hall carpark

You may have noticed, if you pass that way, that the Kotinga Hall is in the process of making an off road carpark for users and a kid safe environment - an improvement which will make the hall access and parking much safer after many years of onroad parking. The Kotinga Hall Committee is very grateful to the following people for their donation of time and skills: David Jacobson, Tony Hitchcock, Tony Sparks, Lindsay Hill. Thank you so much. You are good people, and your generosity and community spirit is much appreciated. Brian Leetch on behalf of the Kotinga Hall committee

The RSA needs you!

Sunday is Anzac Day – the day we remember those who put their lives on the line to ensure peace for our nation. A nation where people of all ethnicities now live in harmony – former enemies are now our friends and neighbours. Had our soldiers, sailors, and airmen not made those sacrifices so many years ago things could have been very different. Today we still have men and women of the military deployed on peace keeping missions in hot spots around the world or providing assistance in times of natural disasters or helping manage pandemic facilities. The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) was formed in 1916 by Anzacs returning to New Zealand during World War One to provide support and comfort

for service men and women and their families. Our mission today is no different – our local RSA keeps in regular contact with today’s veterans and spouses to ensure they’re getting the support they need - our motto: “People helping People”. Right now our RSA is seeking volunteers to help fulfill this role so please consider joining our committee by engaging one of us on Anzac Day or google “Golden Bay RSA” for details. Lest we forget. Noel Baigent, president Golden Bay RSA

ReSearching Commercial Street

The Golden Bay Museum would like to remind everyone that its summer exhibition ReSearching Commercial Street will be coming to a close on Saturday 8 May. The exhibition focuses on old photographs of Commercial Street. We would also like to remind people that, although the exhibition will be finishing, the research into the history of Commercial will be ongoing. If anyone has any photographs of the street, at any time in its history, please bring them into the museum so that we may copy them. Thank you. Sally Gaffney, Golden Bay Museum

TDC takes top prize for dam blow-out

Well well – Transmission Gully has blown out from $800m to $1.4billion, a paltry 75 per cent over the “contracted” cost. Seems there were a few problems with the contract that the smart contractors identified and then us taxpayers cover NZ Transport Agency’s (as it was then) mistakes. But woah, we in the TDC are in a much better position with the Waimea Dam, from 95 per cent probability of $90m to now $160m. That’s a whopping 78 per cent. Credit where credit is due: we have to thank Richard Kempthorne and those still-in-the-frame acolytes that put us into the winning seat here. Even the then TDC’s CEO made it to managing one of the contracting companies building the dam. Now that is co-ordination. Incredible really that such a small band of ratepayers in the “zone of benefit”, punching well above their weight, should come away with the current prize. Well done! Dick Lamb

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All service centres will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 26 April. All our libraries will be closed on Sunday 25 April and Monday 26 April. Usual opening hours apply otherwise. We are always here to help when needed though, call 03 543 8400 for assistance in an emergency, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency set up a fund called Innovating Streets for People for trial projects that supported communities to shape their towns and streets to allow more people to move around safely, as well as create interesting spaces to enjoy. We received funding for the Commercial and Meihana intersection in Tākaka and have been trialling some changes to see if they work for the community.

Anzac services and parades

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The one-way link road between Commercial Street and Meihana Street was closed to vehicles. Although the street has been closed, traffic build-up has not been higher than usual and people are enjoying the free space to hang out, cycle and cross safely. Golden Bay High School art students are creating a piece of road art representing what Golden Bay means to them.

• Collingwood: Dawn parade – assemble 6.15 am at the Cenotaph. Civic Service – 11.30 am at the Collingwood Memorial Hall.

Last chance to submit on our plan for Tasman’s future We need your feedback on our 10-Year Plan – consultation closes this Saturday 24 April so now is the time to have your say. The 10-Year Plan is our most important planning tool for the future, setting out what we plan to do over the next decade (2021 – 2031) to nurture our community’s wellbeing, and how we intend to pay for it. Find out more at LTP.tasman.govt.nz or at your local service centre or library.

We are now asking for feedback on this project until 17 May. For updates on this project and to give feedback, please visit our website: tasman.govt.nz/streets-for-people

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COUNCIL HUI For a full list of upcoming meetings visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar Long Term Plan Hearing Wednesday 5 May, 10.00 am, Golden Bay Rec Centre, Tākaka Valley Highway, Tākaka. Public forum

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• Tākaka: Dawn service – 6.00 am at the Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street, Tākaka. Civic service – parade departs outside Golden Bay Pharmacy at 8.45 am for 9.00 am service at the Tākaka Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street.

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Women’s Institute marks 100 years

Women’s Institute (WI) and Rural Women members gathered at East Takaka church and hall to celebrate 100 years of WI. Photo: Joyce Wyllie. JOYCE WYLLIE

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Women enjoy each other’s company, and most like a celebration. So the significant milestone of NZ Women’s Institute’s 100th birthday was good reason for local ladies to gather recently at the East Takaka hall for cutting a cake, lunch and laughter. Past national president and Uruwhenua member Kay Hart along with regional president Ngaire Sharpe also planted a kowhai tree to recognise this significant occasion. The inaugural WI meeting, held in a rural home inland from Napier in February 1921, was remembered in the local celebration. Uruwhenua WI hosted local Rural Women members and WI members from across the region to celebrate and give thanks for a century of fellowship, fun, encouragement and bonds of friendship. Golden Bay once had a number of WI branches, but only Uruwhenua (which formed 10 years after the first branch) remains. The WI motto “for home and country” remains important even after 100 years. During Level 4 lockdown last year, many people enjoyed getting back to the basics and became interested in cooking, preserving, gardening and homemaking. These are skills and values the WI has always promoted, and which are again becoming relevant in today’s world seeking sustainability. Remits and relevant lobbying, meetings, motions and minutes are all part of the value of WI, but more vital are its members and the extensive network that serves and supports women and communities. Imagine the thousands of meetings, outings, picnics and visits that have happened in dozens of halls and homes all through the country. Friendships have grown between so many diverse women over all those years. Congratulations to WI for achieving a century and for planning for the years to come.

From left, Kay Hart, originally an Uruwhenua WI member and past national president, with WI’s regional president Ngaire Sharpe plant a kowhai tree to recognise the occasion. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Interested in more information? Please contact Nancy Ward on 525 9491. Uruwhenua WI meetings happen on the second Tuesday of every month. You are most welcome to join in.

Major win for woodchopper Steve Winter Steve Winter, Dave Gowland, and Brian and Toby Godsiff recently competed in chopping events at Karamea and Ngakawau, events that attract axemen from throughout the South Island. In open chopping Dave started the ball rolling in Karamea with a second placing in the divisional standing and Brian finished the day with minor placings in a combination chop and then a butchers block, but the rest of the day belonged to Steve. The Steer Johnson Trophy is competed for in the big underhand. Dave and Steve both made the final which was won in impressive fashion by Steve. The West Coast Challenge is the small underhand in a series of one-on-one knock-out races. The eight finalists are decided by points accrued throughout the season in small underhand racing on the West Coast, then to take it out you need to win three knockout races in a row. Big Steve, under the guidance of West Coast chopping legend Dennis McLaughlin, kept his composure taking out race after race with disciplined mistake-free performances to eventually win the challenge series. An axeman holding both of these major trophies at the same time has never been achieved and would rank right up there with the top sporting performances from a Golden Bay athlete. When formalities were completed the only thing bigger than Steve’s wallet, after he had inserted the prize money for the day, was his head. Toby had a tough back and forth battle in the restricted racing and was ahead on points going into the last race, which he won, only to be disqualified for cutting through a foothole but he still had enough points to finish first equal. At Ngakawau Steve won the small underhand, after which he tried very hard to remain humble. Toby lifted his intensity from that in Karamea and easily took out Steve Winter in action. Photo: Submitted. the restricted event for the day. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2021

Paines Ford to Tākaka speed review

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PERMANENT SPEED LIMITS TASMAN A permanent speed limit has now been set for a stretch of State Highway 60 (SH60) from Paines Ford to Tākaka. From 5 May 2021, the permanent speed limit is:

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The setting of the permanent speed limits follows public consultation. We thank everyone who provided feedback. FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit www.nzta.govt.nz/painesford

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Mike Scott launched his book at Takaka library recently, now finally published as he wrote it long ago. Attended by many keen readers and facilitated by Mik Symmons, the launch proved interesting, amusing and informative – keening everyone’s desire to increase their own number of possessions by purchasing a copy. Mike was a guide on the Routeburn Track when he decided to travel, inspired by a fellow guide who had travelled Europe by bicycle. Having cycled through Central Otago, Mike thought he’d extend that to Europe. It was 1981 when he arrived in England. Whilst cycling through the Dartmoor countryside, Mike met “the gypsy...without whose remarks the book may not have been written,” he said. It was “a very dark and miserable evening. She sprung out of the undergrowth and said…I can tell you’re one of us – a gypsy – because you have very few possessions. “We have a saying: When a man has more than eight possessions, he doesn’t own them – they own him.” Her words set Mike’s philosophy in motion, and throughout his travels he slowly decreased the number of his possessions. His trip progressed across Europe, through Crete, Greece and down to Kenya. He learned the importance of minimalism, emphasised by a sub-tribe of the Masai known as the Samburu. “Things started to crystallise in my mind about doing without and being happy with what you’ve got.” Mike got rid of his bike and tent, flew to Pakistan, touring through there, India, Kashmir, Ladakh, Varanasi and Nepal. “It became more apparent to me that if the climate is agreeable you can do with fewer possessions,” said Mike. He travelled to Thailand, where the hill country tribes demonstrated more concepts of minimalism, but Mike saw the advance of western materialism eroding that. Bali, he discovered, was “plunging towards westernisation, materialism”. Indonesia was where Mike had his eighth possession stolen, giving him the opportunity to gain a new one. That replaced possession became the crucial point of the book, which he was not divulging, saying only: “It’s in the book”. Mike flew home via Singapore to New Zealand, having been away two years. He wrote his conclusions, which are included

Facilitated by Mik Symmons, seated, author Mike Scott shared many insights into the hurdles of publishing at the launch of his book and regailed the audience with many anecdotes and stories from the pages of The Last 8 Possessions. Photo: Ronnie Short.

in the last chapter of the book, as is his answer to Mik’s final question, “What are your last eight possessions?” Copies can be purchased from Liz Thomas at 525 7035 or at Take Note Takaka.

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Top comics coming to Takaka RONNIE SHORT

Takaka’s Brigand Bar and Restaurant, is hosting “a rare event for Golden Bay,” says owner David Hutchinson. Comedy giant Paul Ego will perform with fellow comedians Bec Sandys, Paul Douglas and Sera Devcich in a one-night dinner-comedy show on 29 May. Alicia Goss, the Brigand’s office manager, is organiser of the event. “Things can get really quiet over winter, so we wanted to give locals a fun night out, a good laugh and a great meal,” she said. They are gearing up to cater for 80 people on the evening. Paul Ego is a Billy T Award-winning New Zealand comedian. He is best known for his current role as leader of Team One on the comedy current affairs panel show, 7 Days. He is also the voice artist for the Stickman in Pak’nSave supermarkets’ television advertisements. For Paul this will be his first visit to Golden Bay. “My wife has always wanted to come down, so we’re going to make a weekend of it.” Having done gigs with Bec and Sera, both of whom he describes as “fantastic comedians”, he said that he mostly works with Paul Douglas. ”Everybody is very, very different - they are all great comics,” said Paul. “I’m looking forward to getting down there – there’s nothing like live comedy.” Sera, who will play MC on the evening, will combine her razor-sharp wit with relatable stories. Sera has appeared on 7 Days, The Project and in nationwide tours with comedian Ben Hurley. Bec, from Ashburton, was nominated for Breakthrough Comedian at the 2019 NZ Comedy Guild Awards. Drawing on her colourful life experiences, she tells stories of life as it truly is - up and down, absurd, and “bloody funny”. Paul Douglas was nominated for Best Male Comedian at the 2018 NZ Comedy Guild Awards and is one of New Zealand’s premiere storytellers. Paul’s style is relatable with a mixture of storytelling, observations and the “just plain ridiculous”. At $90 per person, the deal includes a free cocktail, a twocourse meal (with a choice from three options for entrées and main) and up to two hours of high-quality entertainment. A taxi will be available within a 10-kilometre radius of Takaka for $10 per person. The Brigand team is grateful to their sponsors Ora King, Kiwi Spirit Distillery, Puramahoi Fields and Waitoa Free Range Brigand owner David Hutchinson, left, and event organiser Alicia Chickens. Goss are excited to be hosting the one-night-only comedy show. For tickets: pop into The Brigand, or purchase online at: Photo: Ronnie Short. thebrigandcomedy.eventbrite.co.nz

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Tasman Rugby’s Senior B competition began with a bang on Saturday with both home sides overcoming visiting opposition. But the well-deserved wins were not straightforward – or easy; Takaka and Collingwood both conceded early tries and were forced to fight back from losing positions. At Takaka’s Rec Park, a crowd of around 200 spectators cheered the players onto the pitch, the collective sense of anticipation palpable. How would this young team fare against a solid-looking Marist RFC side? The answer came less than five minutes into the game when the visitors’ number nine streaked down the right-hand touchline to open the scoring. But the conversion was missed, the ball bouncing off the right-hand upright, and two points – which would prove crucial in the final analysis – went begging. Building on their dominance of possession, Marist pressed home their advantage, scoring two more tries – and converting both. With less than 15 minutes on the clock, Takaka were staring at a 19-point deficit and the crowd were beginning to dread a whitewash. To make things worse, the visitors were starting to show a bit of arrogance. Big mistake: the home side rallied, piled pressure on their opponents and broke through with a try from Tyler Palmer. Two further tries, from Boston Rountree and Oscar Chubb, saw the half-time tally reach 17-19. The comeback was well and truly on. When play resumed, it was Marist on the front foot and, after a long sustained attack, the visitors were awarded a penalty. Opting to kick, they took the three points to open up a five-point advantage, but it was short-lived. Little more than 60 seconds later, Blake Cottle chalked up a try for home side

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Takaka’s young players celebrate their team’s final try. Photo: Jo Richards.

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The Black and Gold celebrate one of their seven tries. Photo: Charlotte Richards. CHARLOTTE RICHARDS

At the Collingwood Rugby Football Club ground, the home squad, refreshed with addition of some young talented players, were hosting Wanderers RFC. Collingwood coach Graeme Miller admits that his team tend to “start slowly”, and they were true to form on Saturday afternoon. The Wanderers made the early impact, scoring shortly after kick-off and subsequently extending their lead to 12 points after 20 minutes. But scoring against the Black and Gold is like pulling a tiger’s tail – there tends to be some bite back. So it was no surprise when Stephen Strange got his teeth into the contest and put the home side on the scoreboard following a rolling maul that took him and the ball over the line. Having notched up their first five points, Collingwood added another two from the reliable boot of Ryan McKay which brought the score to 7-12. The seven pointer proved to be the turning point in the

match. The visitors’ discipline began to breakdown under the pressure from the Collingwood pack who created a further brace of tries – one each for Ryan McKay and Tyler Jones – that saw the home side take a half-time lead of 19-12. The Black and Gold were dominant after the break, scoring seemingly at will and without reply from the Wanderers, resulting in a final score of 45-12. During the second half in particular, several of Collingwood’s new and younger players were able to showcase their talents, including number six Daniel Dixon who scored two tries in his first match for the club and was awarded player of the day. Speaking after the match, Graeme lauded the blend of youth and experience in his current squad. He praised their spirit, saying they had “dug deep” after the initial Wanderers’ onslaught and “had stuck to their structures, didn’t back down, and were tackling everything”. Next match: Takaka vs Collingwood, Saturday 24 April, 1.15pm.

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School sporting records smashed RONNIE SHORT

The Shield Maidens celebrate their first goal. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

As the countdown to kick-off in the Nelson Bays Football league continues, Golden Bay’s women are making the most of the warm up. On Saturday morning, the Shield Maidens benchmarked their progress in a friendly tie with rivals Motueka Angels at Takaka’s Rec Park. In a closely fought contest, the Angels narrowly prevailed 4-3, netting the winner with the last kick of the game, but Maidens’ coach Phil Smith remains upbeat about his squad’s prospects. “It’s unfortunate that it was a loss but a really great start to build on. And the scoreline certainly didn’t reflect the team’s performance, but sometimes life can be unfair.” His young players certainly showed some grit. Having taken the lead the Maidens suddenly found themselves 2-1 down, a result of some defensive hesitancy, but they fought back to restore parity by half-time. The second half saw a more coordinated Maidens’ defence which kept the visitors’ attack at bay and created openings for the home side, one of which was finished in style, while another – a penalty – struck the opposition crossbar. Phil says his side improved throughout the match and will continue to get stronger. “The last 15 minutes was the best of the whole game, we just had dialled it in, the tempo increased. Well done to the Angels for their hustle, but I’m more confident now than ever that the Shield Maidens are going to make a huge name for themselves.”

Golden Bay High School students once again broke longstanding records at this year’s school swimming and athletic events. Among the new records, Year 8 student Liam Egan set five new best times in the junior swimming category. Two of those records had remained unbeaten since 1986, when Tristan Rua (now a barber in Commercial Street) won the junior 100m freestyle in 18.91 seconds. Liam’s record: 18.81s. Also held by Tristan was the junior 33m breaststroke at 26.5s, but Liam actually broke that record twice – first in the heats with 26.4s – then in the finals with 25.3s. In addition, the young swimming star broke the junior 66m breaststroke record of 1m.4s held by C Shelbach (1996) with a win at 58.93s, and Tyler Palmer’s 2013 junior 33m freestyle record 18.91s, which Liam swam in 18.81s. Liam began swimming lessons aged around four while staying with his grandparents in Palmerston North. As soon as he could, he took up swimming classes at the GBHS pool, and last year says he had instruction from “coaches who came to Golden Bay for a year from Auckland, but have gone home now”. This is the second year Liam has won the Top Junior Swimming Cup, which he says has him feeling “Pretty happy – just beating some of my friends, who are quite good too”. For Liam, swimming club is about “Getting fit, doing lengths and improving your swimming skills”. School records also tumbled in athletics. Taylah Biddle, Junior Shot-put: 9.35 metres (previous record 9.28 m achieved by Geena Cross in 2012) Trey Graham, Intermediate 100m heats: 12.35s (previous holders Sam Goffriller 2010 and Rory Patching 2017 - both 12.47s) Red House broke the 2014 Green House record of 1m 3.22s in the 4x100m Junior House relay, completing it in 1m 1.88s.

Liam Egan proudly displays his Top Junior Swimming Cup award. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Forest of fun at Living Wood Fair

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The closing ceremony marked yet another successful Living Wood Fair filled with a host of workshops, presentations and demonstrations generating endless new skills and knowledge all around the vast subject of wood. Co-founder Liv Scott said that huge positive feedback has been flowing forth. “There were lots of happy busy market stalls,

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In late 2020, the Waitapu Bridge site was removed from the Freedom Camping Bylaw. The area is now being managed by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in partnership with Manawhenua ki Mohua. Manawhenua ki Mohua and Waka Kotahi want your insights to help develop the longer-term plan for this site. This is an opportunity for the community to share why this area is special to them and what is important about this place, so that these values can be interwoven within the plan.

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MANGARAKAU Swamp AGM, Tuesday 27 April, 11am at the Courthouse Cafe Collingwood. All welcome.

TWO sessions with SeniorNet: E-book use, Friday 23 April, 1-3pm and Covid App installation, Friday 30 April at 2pm. Both sessions to be held at St John’s room, Rec Park. Members, $5; non-members, $10.

PROJECT Rameka AGM, Monday 3 May, 7pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. All welcome.

AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666.

GOLDEN Bay Workcentre Trust AGM, Monday 24 May at 5.30pm, 84 Commercial Street, Takaka. GB A&P Association (A&P Show) AGM will be held on Wednesday 5 May, 7pm, Keith Page Hall (Recreation Park). Anyone interested in the GB A&P, or who would like to help with the 125th anniversary year planning, or become a member of the committee welcome to attend. Ph Jean 525 9142, 027 344 3316 or email goldenbayshow@gmail.com

GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

Services and Parades Sunday 25 April 2021 Tapawera Service – 10.00 am Memorial Hall. Richmond Parade – 10.45 am from Sundial Square. Service – 11.00 am at War Memorial Gardens, Cambridge Street. Brightwater Service – 9.00 am at Brightwater Memorial Hall gates.

Golden Bay Toy Library AGM Thursday 6th May, 7pm Brigand New members are very welcome - we really need more people to help so we can keep the Toy Library open Please contact us at goldenbaytoylibrary@gmail.com for further information

Wakefield Service –10.00 am at the Wakefield Hall. Motueka Parade – 6.15 am from the Motueka Bowling Club Carpark, Pah Street, Motueka. Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph. Murchison Service – 11.00 am at the Memorial in Waller Street (Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre if wet). Māpua Parade – 10.45 am, starts adjacent to tennis courts. Service – 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library, followed by morning tea at the Māpua Hall. Upper Moutere Service – 10.00 am at the Domain.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui ABBEYFIELD Golden Bay advises that a Special General Meeting is to be held at Abbeyfield House, Tuesday 11 May, 1pm. Purpose: to amend Constitution. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: takaka@freshfm.net or ph 525 8779, 027 335 1395.

A big thank you to everybody who contributed to the St John Appeal Week on Saturday 10 April at FreshChoice. We raised just over $600 and the raffles drawn under police supervision were won by Elaine and Olie. Once again, thank you.

Tasman Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial. Riwaka Laying of Wreath – 9.00 am at the Riwaka Memorial. Ngātīmoti Laying of Wreath and Service – 10.30 am at the Ngātīmoti Memorial. Tākaka Dawn Service – 6.00 am at the Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street. Civic Service – parade departs outside Golden Bay Pharmacy at 8.45 am for 9.00 am service at the Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street. Collingwood Dawn Parade – assemble 6.15 am at the Cenotaph. Civic Service – 11.30 am in the Collingwood Memorial Hall. Lake Rotoiti Service – 10.30 am in the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall.

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.

MY grateful thanks to all of the wonderful staff at Golden Bay Health Centre for the care you gave me during my stay with you. You are all legends and our community is very lucky to have you all. Nga mihi mahana kia koutou, Laurelee.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake TED Hall memorial service. The Hall family will be holding a memorial service for Ted at the Pohara Boat Club, Port Tarakohe at 1pm on Friday 30 April. To be followed by light refreshments. All welcome.

SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro BRIDGE 14 April. Championship Pairs: N/S: C Mead/J Beatson 63.89%, A Mace/H Curtis 62.12%, A Hunt/C Christiansen 53.97%; E/W: B Burdett/L Godden 65.51%, P Wood/A Telford 61.31%, T Packard/S Penny 57.65%; h/cap: N/S: C Mead/J Beatson 68.69%, A Mace/H Curtis 65.42%, A Hunt/C Christiansen 64.17%; E/W: P Wood/A Telford 72.81%, B Burdett/L Godden 69.26%, A Gray/P Taylor 68.62%. 16 April. Individual: J Beatson/S Van Wijngaarden 62%, E Bradshaw/D Perreau 54%, J Morgan/A Foreman 52%; h/cap: J Morgan/A Foreman 68.3%, J Beatson/S Van Wijngaarden 66.85%, E Bradshaw/D Perreau 60.3%. OUTDOOR BOWLS 17 April. Takaka Bowling Club closing day. Honours List 20-21: Women’s Singles, Dot Scott. Men’s Junior Singles, J Hills. Men’s Junior Pairs, C Moyle (s), J Hills. Men’s Singles, G Richards. Men’s Pairs, M Mackay (s), J Hills. Men’s Triples, G Crawford (s), G McGeady, R Marshall. Men’s Fours, R Westrupp (s), G Richards, G Hockey, R Marshall. Port Cup, S Kotua (s), M Mackay. Mitchell Memorial, R Templeton (s), D Scott, K Scott. Kirk Cup, M Foskett (s), A Dannaefued, A McCarudole, Ollie Hawkins, G Crawford (s), C Kennedy. Tui Buttons, G McGeady (s), P McGeady. Most Improved Player, G Hockey. Chainsaw raffle winner was Snow Grooby from Motueka. GOLF 14 April. Stableford: L Trent 41, R Dyce 39, D Win 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 L Trent, 4/13 W Dobbie, 8/17 J Hanbrooke, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: D Win, G Little, L Trent (2), J Solly, R Westrupp. Best gross: R Dyce 74. 17/18 April. Golden Bay Open: Overall gross winner: Blair Riordan. Overall nett winner: Todd Hamilton. Overall stableford winner: Jarrah Bensemann. Senior men. Gross: Kam Clark. Nett: Rob Ancell. Stableford: Corey Taylor. Intermediate men. Gross: Mike Ensol. Nett: Neil Barnes. Stableford: Ian Rowling. Junior men. Gross: Paul Hay. Nett: Chris Win. Stableford: Peter Solly. Women. Gross: Lizzie Neale. Nett: Rose O’Connor. Stableford: Marie Hill. Full results on the Takaka Golf website www.takakagolfclub.co.nz

Golden Bay Open 2021: The Takaka Golf Club would like to thank the organisers, sonsors, helpers, caterers, bar staff, green keeper and players for making our tournament a success. Thank you also to those who donated for the basket raffle…and for the apples.... Basket raffle winners: 1, Lynette Savage; 2, Brenda Climo; 3, Gordy J. Chainsaw raffle winner: Dion O’Rourke. Winners have been notified. Please support our sponsors: Total Golf, Takaka ITM, Rural Service Centre, R & B Miller, Frank Byrne Builder, WOW Carpet Cleaning, Gunsboro Farms, NBS, Crombie Lockwood, Liquorland, Wholemeal Café, Frank Ladds, Lion Breweries, Patons Rock Storage, FreshChoice.

Collingwood Due to ANZAC Day being on the 25th April we will be CLOSED UNTIL 1PM ON SUNDAY THE 25TH LEST WE FORGET Collingwood On The Spot, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood, Ph 03 524 8221 14

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Wastewater Design, Onekaka-based services. AES system specialists - no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph Rowena or Natascha 524 8222. SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913. SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

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

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

TAKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

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

TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers. Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181.

BRICKLAYING/ blocklaying. KRW Contracting for all your masonry needs. 25 years’ experience. No job too small. Ph Ken 021 307 019. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

TILING. KRW Contracting for all your tiling needs. No job too small. Ph Ken 021 307 019. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep. Puponga-Takaka Hill. Query or quote ph Steve 021 0810 1146.

KRW CONTRACTING

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.

Ken Westerhoud

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

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

BLOCKLAYING | BRICKLAYING | TILING

Find us on FB, thebeachroadcollective@gmail.com, ph 027 461 9962. INTUITIVE Tarot readings with Djura. Ph 027 957 7834. JAN Jackson, emotional health specialist. Stress, anxiety and trauma release for lasting transformational change. Ph 021 194 8870. LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, iridologist, Reiki master, reflexology, herbal apothecary. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797. MASSAGE and Bowen therapy. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101. MASSAGE: relaxation, sports, deep tissue. Lymphatic drainage for detox, immune support, oedema. 26 years of experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334. REFLEXOLOGY - helps relieve stress and anxiety, boosts energy levels and improves circulation and nerve function. Ph/txt Ariane Wyler 021 0260 7607 or email happyfeetflex@ gmail.com SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Specialising to optimise health, resolve pain, trauma and injury. Working with individuals, children and babies.

www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz

Ph 027 338 9504

Healing with Grace

Ph 021 307 019

kenwesterhoud@gmail.com

FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432. FRUIT pruning (stone and pip fruit), garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

Chiropractor

FUNERAL directors, Matuku Funerals. Cremation, regular and eco-burials. Professional, caring and budget conscious with exceptional customer service. Proud member of the FDANZ. Laura and Mark Manson, East Takaka, ph 525 7399, 027 777 4738, 027 525 7399. GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405

Inga Schmidt Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106

chris@cparchitects.nz

Healing with Grace &

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106 Readings with Master Reader Nate

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

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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

ACUPUNCTURE: Japanese style, gentle and effective for a range of health needs. Private and ACC Registered. Cosmetic acupuncture also available. Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial St, Takaka, ph 027 221 0045.

NGANGA picture framing, Collingwood, enquiries ph 021 107 6312, 524 8660. Expert framing by a professional artist. ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147. PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507. PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376. PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

ACC registered

| www.cparchitects.nz

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.

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

www.healthfocus.co.nz

3 Wensley Road, Richmond | Ph: +64 21 027 84729

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

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

021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

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?

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA Gift Vouchers Available

BTSM, RMT MNZ

021 158 2357

Reiki Master: healer

AROHA Health Spa. Massage: deep tissue, relaxation and clinical; structural bodywork, myofascial release, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open from 9.30am onwards. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870. BRUCE DOOLEY, MD. Private consultations for complex health issues. Monday, Thursday, Saturday. Bayridge Integrative Medicine, ph 525 7125, health@drdooley.co.nz 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 euroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2020 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970. ENERGETIC kinesiology. For an appointment please ph/txt Mark Bonar 027 588 2462.

ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111. HEALING reflexology at Beach Road Collective, Collingwood.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea CALF rearers and/or relief milker needed for next season. East Takaka. August-November approximately. Job share a likely possibility. Please ph Mark 027 525 7399. 1000 acres of private West Coast to explore

massage | RELAXATION & THERAPEUTIC

7 unique beaches along 3km of coastline

50% OFF

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

Financial Capability Mentor

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

www.ameliorate.nz

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

We are looking for Financial Mentor for 10-12 hrs/wk Our vision is to work together to create a healthy community of empowered, connected and caring people. We would love you to join our team if you have:

• Previous experience working with people from a wide

We are looking for an experienced cleaner with an excellent eye for detail and pride in their work to help us clean and prepare our cottages for our guests.

• Familiarity with personal financial management • Previous community/social work experience would be

The ideal candidate will have commercial cleaning experience (training will be provided), flexibility on working days, great time management skills and be able to work unsupervised.

range of backgrounds a plus

• Experience using tikanga and bicultural practice • Collaborative approach to work in a small community.

Grant Watson

A once in a lifetime opportunity to work in paradise in the wild west coast of Golden Bay!

For an information pack call 525 9728 or email to manager@mohuasocialservices.org.nz. Application closes 30 April 2021

Manipulative Physiotherapist

Must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Te Hapu is a 1000-acre sheep and cattle farm on the west coast of Golden Bay. We are a family-run operation with three holiday cottages. We are in a remote area so reliable private transport is essential. Travel incentive and a competitive pay for the right candidate will apply. This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent.

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

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

If this sounds like you please email us at info@tehapu.co.nz and enclose your CV and cover letter telling us a little about yourself.

Marketing Ltd REQUIRE PROCESSING STAFF FOR CONTRACT WORK Westhaven operates an Export Shellfish Packhouse at Pakawau, Golden Bay. Part-time shellfish factory contractors must be: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Clean and tidy Drug free (be able to pass a drug test) Must have a mature work ethic to work with the other staff Able to follow instructions Must have an IRD number

Ph: 03 524 8006 or Alister McDonald 027 432 5476 Email CV to: alister@nzcockle.co.nz

We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic star to join our team. Great customer service is a must along with the ability to do some early starts. If you have a natural flair with food and are a great baker and coffee-maker then get in touch. You may be required to work alone or in a team in one of our carts so flexibility is important. Ph Cheryl 027 233 0539 to find out more.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko LUCITANICA (Mexican Cypress) and Eucalyptus nitens. Locally grown. Various grades. 12 months’ air dried ready for machining to order into floor, wall, ceiling and soffit linings. Ph Andy Clark 027 228 1503.

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

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

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

Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

HYLINE PULLETS

FOR SALE

16 weeks old, ready to lay $28 each, free delivery 64 Meihana Street, Takaka 7110 03 525 9113

Ph/txt Trev 027 282 4014 HAY, was baled early this year, $7 per bale. Ph 525 8016.

Roza Boot normal price $229.99 our price $129.99 You save $100

Lindis Boot normal price $189.99 our price $89.99 You save $100

Mahia Shoe normal price $244.99 our price $144.99

SAFETY glass. Residential or commercial. See Golden Bay Glass. 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.

SUBARU Imprezza, 1998, 290,000km, WOF, reg, extra-low ratio 4WD. Ideal steep driveway. Tidy, good runner, unmodified. $1750 ono. Ph 525 9093, 021 185 2075. BOAT, trailer and tractor. Aqualite 535RV with Honda 90hp, Yamaha 8hp auxilliary. New Lowrance GPS. Regularly serviced Fordson Dextra tractor. All-in, $20,000. Ph 525 6071. FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

You save $100

14-FOOT RUNABOUT, 50hp Yamaha, trailer, tanks, covers, plus extras. Price includes full bait freezer. $5995 ono. Ph 021 063 6940.

Classic Boot normal price $289.99 our price $239.99

NATIVE plant nursery (TLC), native trees and grasses available. Ph 525 6183.

You save $50

Buy ANY pair Grisport boots or shoes and receive a FREE 3 pack of high quality socks! (Only while stocks last. Offer expires 01/05/21)

We now offer a DELIVERY SERVICE *charges may apply

SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019. BUILDING or renovating? AES Wastewater Treatment system: No power, 20-year warranty, supplying NZ from Golden Bay. www.et.nz, ph 525 9020.

HOLDEN VS ute, 2000, 3.8 V6, white/black, crown canopy, 19” wheels, bench/col. Nine months WOF/reg. $2700. Ph 027 504 1907. MORE FOR SALE ADS ON NEXT PAGE...

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42 Pohara Valley Road, Pohara Valley

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New Listing /Open Home For Sale: TENDER: Closes 1pm, Tues 11th May 2021 - Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 24th April 11.00-11.30am 21st CENTURY BEACH HOUSE - Don't be fooled by this one, behind the 1940's façade is a 21st century beach house with all the modern comforts of home. Rarely is a local bach renovated to this standard! The kitchen is an absolute joy, and with open plan living spilling out onto a covered deck at the back there's oodles of space to gather the clans. Check out the virtual tour on our website, better still come and view, I know you will love this one!

180 Excellent Street, Collingwood

Final Weeks

45 Nyhane Drive, Ligar Bay Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 Sam Goffriller 0273014209

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170 Excellent Street, Collingwood

Final Weeks

120 Excellent Street, Collingwood

Final Weeks

For Sale: Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior

HEAVEN ON EARTH - For those seeking absolute privacy and serenity this undeveloped 43.5 acre beachfront property is, quite literally, heaven on earth! Situated at the very end of Excellent Street, nestled beside Milnthorpe Park Scenic Reserve, this is wonderful place to escape to!

EXCELLENT VIEWS OF GOLDEN BAY - Proudly offered for the first time to the market, this multi storey 223m2 home sits on over 7.5 acres of mostly bush cloaked land, with a creek, drive on access to the pristine coastline between Milnthorpe and Collingwood. Without a doubt the views of the Bay are Excellent!

A SEASIDE WILDERNESS - You have asked us to find an undeveloped site for your dream home and here it is! Here are the sea views you've asked for, the creek meandering down the hillside and over 26 acres of lush regenerating bush. There's even an acre or so of fenced pasture down by the beach. Take a look at the drone footage on our website.

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

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko BEE equipment: three full-depth and three three-quarter boxes; smarm box, wax foundation and wooden frames, lids, bases, excluders, tools, bee suit, smoker, Varroa stuff etc. Complete set to get started, minus bees. Less than half priceat $450. Ph 525 9020. TABLES, four lightweight cafe-style small tables, wobbly tops, easy handyman fix, $40 each. Ph 021 053 6890 to view.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and cafe. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.

COURTHOUSE CAFE, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm (closed Anzac Day). Pizzas on Fridays, 5-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, MondaySaturday, 9am-8.30pm. Closed Sunday. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686. DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. KORORA’S NEST, Pohara. Open Wednesday-Monday for coffee, lunch, snacks, drinks and dinner. Weekdays, 11am- late;

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EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē weekends, 9am-late. Ph 03 970 3291. NUGGET CAFE Mangarakau, open Anzac weekend, 11am4pm then closed for the season. Thank you to all our customers. OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late Thursday, Friday; 11am-late Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-9pm. Ph 525 6117. STAY AWAKE CAFE (formerly MAD Cafe), where only the best will do. 8am to 8pm every day except Mondays. Ph 021 107 6312. THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am.

TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 5 days from 8.30am, closed Monday, Tuesday. Ph 525 9396. TOTOS CAFE & PIZZERIA. Open 10.30am-4pm, weather permitting. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays. Totaranui hill, ph 039 707 934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia SECTION in Collingwood on elevated site, to buy. Ph 03 526 6178. MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710. ACCOMMODATION for very tidy local builder and music teacher. No pets, non-smokers, prefer long term but anything considered, can provide references. Happy to discuss work exchange/wwoofing options. Please ph Ronan 020 4110 8085. Thanks. PARK-UP space for quiet man in exchange for work. Good at most things including landscaping and computer technician. Ph 020 4084 4464.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

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

Ray White Golden Bay Property Management DID YOU KNOW? Tenancy Agreement requirements Part 1: Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - Section 13A requirements to be included in tenancy agreements - if not met the Landlord could be liable to infringement fee to the crown between $500 - $2000. - An insulation statement - A Healthy Homes Statement of Intent - A Healthy Homes Statement* - An Insurance Statement * Fixed tenancies renewed/granted before July 2021 do not require Healthy Homes Statements For further information on this and more contact Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SINGING lessons with Laura-mae. Ph 027 270 9668.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga FAIRHOLME Gallery brings 20 established artists celebrating wood to the exhibition Forest Treasures. Friday to Monday, 10am-4pm, closing Sunday 9 May. Ph 525 9373. EARTHSEA GALLERY. 76 Boyle St, (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open most days, 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www. earthseagallery.com

with FOOTLOOSE

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome. ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am. Service provided by Rev Janet Marsh.

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. “He who has the Son has life. He who does not have the Son does not have life” 1 John 5:12

All Welcome ☺

Sunday Service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 525 9265

R A F F L E S

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 23 APRIL GO WILD WITH WEAVING EXHIBITION. Contemporary fibre art. Art Vault, Takaka, 10am-4pm, to Wednesday 28 April.

HUNTING COMPETITION S 10th ANNIVERSARY 30th APRIL - 2 MAY 2021

FINAL WEIGH-IN SUNDAY– 3PM WILD GAME AUCTION – 4.30PM All proceeds to the Collingwood Rugby Football Club

SPIT ROAST – 5.30PM $20 for non-entrants

Prizes include:

Heaviest BOAR

SATURDAY 24 APRIL

2nd Heaviest BOAR Average Weight Longest Tusks

MOTUPIPI HALL SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON, $15, 12pm.

$500

$200 $150 $150

Heaviest STAG $500 Pig Carry Competition

SUNDAY 25 APRIL

Children’s Section (12 & under) FREE to enter but please register Most Hares $20 Heaviest Hare $20 Longest Goat Horns $20 Heaviest Possum $20 (Does not include spit roast)

P O T P R I Z E S

Conditions of entry: • Entry $50 per team of 2 or $30 for single entry • Register by Thursday 29th April 6pm (Collingwood Tavern, PGG Wrightson Tak or collingwoodtavern@gmail.com) • AMAZING Spot prizes drawn for those at judging • All pigs to be over 25kg and offal removed • JUDGES & ORGANISERS’ DECISION IS FINAL

MARBLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC CLUB meet at the Senior Citizens Hall from 7.30pm. Theme song from the war years. All welcome. ANZAC DAY. For a list of services see advertisement on page 14 of this issue.

TUESDAY 27 APRIL BADMINTON, GBHS GYM, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

COMMUNITY AND WHANAU MONTHLY MEETING. 12– 1pm, Community Centre. Speakers: Dana McKay and Emily Trevail from Rata Foundation will talk about Rata’s funding priorities and criteria, and how they might be able to support you in the funding process. Bring your lunch (tea and coffee provided) and any community notices, events or issues to share. Everyone welcome. See you there.

Programmes to listen out for

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Paradise Entertainment and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.

WEDNESDAY 28 APRIL COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 29 APRIL DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

LATER EVENTS FOLK DANCING for fun, exercise, mental stimulation, socialising, and more fun. Starting Monday 3 May, 7.30pm, Kotinga Hall. Only $5. 18

Yumi Talem - ‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on. Kindly supported by Thomas Brothers Ltd, airs Sundays at 6pm with a new episode every 2 weeks. Totally Wired - Father and Son duo Simon and Jack Hamley present an hour of fine music from a featured artist. Kindly Supported by Burger Culture and The Vic Brewbar, Trafalgar St, Nelson and airs Sunday evenings at 7:00, replaying the following Thursday morning at 1:00. Kiwi NikNaks - Cultural diversity is best enjoyed when shared! Kiwi NikNaks is all about celebrating and sharing our NikNak of cultures here in Nelson Tasman. Lindsay Neumann hosts Kiwi NikNaks on Fresh FM in New Zealand Sunday nights at 8.00 (9.00 AM in South Africa) with new content every 4 weeks.

HOW TO WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY Charlotte Squire is running a free workshop

Learn how to make a start, keep up the momentum and finish off your story

TAKAKA LIBRARY THURSDAY 6TH MAY

11.00 - 12.00

BOOKINGS REQUIRED, RING 525 0059

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The Mussel Inn

MAD THEARTRE

Coming Up...

Presents: FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES Sat 24th THE ELECTRONS, $10

MAY

23rd: CoSM Chapel of Sacred Mirrors with Alex Grey 24th, Saturday: Music with Brian Shone

Sat 1st MILES CALDER, $15 + bf tickets online Thu 6th QUIZ, 7.30pm Thu 13th THE CLIMATE LOVE TALKS Sat 15th TIM ALLEN AND THE TWO, $10 tickets available online

SPORT / Hākinakina

Thu 20th QUIZ, 7.30pm

HOCKEY warm-up games commence 10.30am, Saturday 1 May at Rec Park. Competition starts Saturday 8 May. Turf hockey starts Friday 7 May, 5.30pm, GBHS. All welcome. Ph Fleur 027 525 6117 or fleurandneil@xtra.co.nz

Sat 22nd BOB DYLAN turns 80 - we celebrate with 80 songs in his honour. Open mic from 5pm

Takaka Rugby Football Club

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

Saturday 24th April 2021 Takaka NBS vs Collingwood 1.15pm

1000 acres of private West Coast to explore

We hope to see you on the sideline for the ultimate battle of the Bay!

7 unique beaches along 3km of coastline 03 524 8711 info@tehapu.co.nz www.tehapu.co.nz

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Saturday 24th April

no broadcast (CHCH) POST/ ALT ROCK 3 PIECE .

Fri

Saturday 8th May

TRUTH

Sat

Sunday 9th May

Estère

Sun

Estère plays 'electric blue witch-hop', as she calls her dimensions of electronic, folk and R&B. The N.Z Herald called it “a beautiful mix of everything the music world is lauding and lusting after right now.”

Mon Tue

TICKETS THROUGH: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

Wed

Saturday 15th May

Thu

tempo schmempo

TWOTOTANGO // CHRIS B // LAMBI KITTY

Fri

Saturday 22nd May

BUTTERFACE

23 4.30 7.30 24 1.30 4.30 7.30 25 4.30 7.30 26 27 4.30 7.30 28 4.30 7.30 29 1.00 4.30 7.30 30 1.30 4.30 7.30

Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people

Monday: Colder southwesterlies developing. A few early showers with light snow above 900 metres then mainly fine. Tuesday: Westerlies developing. Cloud increasing with scattered rain about midday, then clearing. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843 Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources. It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2021

Commencing mid May.

If you would like to enter a team or are looking to join a team you can contact us via our Facebook page or call Shaun on 027 448 2399.

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY

Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday 23 until Tuesday 27 March

Sunday: Southwesterlies tending westerly. Mainly fine and mild for a time.

Men’s and Women’s competition

Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz

Golden Bay weather forecast

Saturday: Southwesterlies. Fine and cloudy intervals although a few showers over Kahurangi.

Takaka Basketball Association

Bookings phone 525 8453

www.rootsbar.co.nz

Friday: Northerlies freshening. Drizzly showers becoming heavier rain from afternoon.

Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) Animation Godzilla vs. Kong (M) USA, Action, Science-Fi Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (G) Tom & Jerry (G) 2020 Part animation comedy Mick Fleetwood & Friends (M) Recorded Live Cousins (PG) NZ Patricia Grace’s novel adaptation The Courier (M) Thriller, Biography Closed Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) « Treat Tuesday » Cousins (PG) $11 Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (G) (Final) Godzilla vs. Kong (M) Matinee: Cousins (PG) (Final) Drama Tom & Jerry (G) The Father (M) BAFTA award wins, Anthony Hopkins Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) (Final) Art on Screen: Pompeii - Sin City The Courier (M) Stars Benedict Cumberpatch

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Saturday

Sunday

Apr 24

9 noon 3

Apr 25

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

GOLDEN BAY TIDE WATCH - TARAKOHE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Apr 26

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Apr 27

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Apr 28

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Friday

Apr 29

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Apr 30

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

9 pm

4 3 2 1 0 H L

7:33am 1:08am

7:49pm 1:38pm

H L

8:20am 2:03am

8:41pm 2:25pm

H L

9:04am 2:50am

TIDE TIMES

9:28pm 3:11pm

H L

9:47am 10:13pm 3:34am 3:57pm

H 10:31am 10:58pm L 4:17am 4:42pm

H 11:16am 11:41pm L 5:00am 5:29pm

H 12:03pm L 5:43am

6:15pm

SUN AND MOON Rise 7:07 am Set 5:45 pm

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Set 2:55 am Rise 4:28 pm

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Best at

Good

9:47 am 10:12 pm

BILL HOHEPA’S MAORI FISHING GUIDE

Good

10:37 am 11:03 pm

Best at

Bad www.ofu.co.nz

11:29 am 11:55 pm

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12:22 pm

Best at

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12:50 am 1:19 pm

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Bad

1:48 am 2:18 pm

Best at

Bad

2:49 am 3:20 pm

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 23 APRIL 2021