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Friday 20 August 2021

It all started with a big bang

Covid lockdown

JO RICHARDS

Electricity generation: From left: Trish Abrahamson, Roger Price, Paul Sangster, Leon Moleta, Teri Goodall. Photo: Rebecca Hayter.

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load, TEPB asked one of its linesmen, Roger After the explosion, rumour had it that TEPB With one helluva bang, the 1920s generator Price, to fire up the Pupu. had sold the gear for scrap for $6000, but Jim’s exploded and spun like a giant Catherine “I said I couldn’t,” Roger remembers. “Due to men threatened to lie on the road to stop the Wheel on fireworks night. And so began the condensation, the power plant got wet when gear being removed. They lobbied their MPs. beginning of the Pupu Hydro Society (PHS). not in use, so we always had to run heaters More sparks flew.

On Saturday, 14 August 2021 at the River around it for a couple of weeks before firing it But some sparks were flying from hammers Inn, founding PHS member Paul Sangster led up, so it didn’t short out.” His boss insisted he at work. The committee built a new shed. ASEA the charge in celebrating 40 years since local start it up anyway. “I put my hands under the in Sweden arranged for a full repair of the engineer Jim Baird convened a meeting of generator and there was heaps of water there.” vintage generator, undertaken by electrical enthusiasts in 1981 and laid down a challenge: apprentices in Auckland, at no charge. All He started it. to purchase the Pupu Hydro’s exploded power “There was one hell of a bang and then the banks in town declined Paul’s request for generation equipment and restore it to full the generator started spinning sparks like a a loan until he met with Trish Abrahamson, working order. As in all good Golden Bay giant Catherine Wheel. I couldn’t get past it manager of the Canterbury Savings Bank. Trish stories, there was a mighty foe: Tasman Electric so I hid behind the flywheel. At the finish, it approved overdraft to more than $60,000.

Power Board (TEPB).

By then, committee members Teri, Jim, and was burnt out.”

Even Paul said it couldn’t be done. “I TEPB was happy to sell it for scrap, but Chubb Woods had put up their houses for thought it would be great to restore it as a Roger, along with Jim Baird, Teri Goodall and collateral. museum piece,” he said. “I didn’t think we could other supporters were determined to honour “After four years, the power board could see get it operational again.” But he got on board the power plant’s history. It had been built in we were getting there and they let us buy the anyway and took on the job of treasurer. the 1920s, making use of 1890s goldmining plant,” says Paul. “They loaned us the money to But first, about that helluva bang. sluice races to carry water to ASEA generators finish it and agreed to sell for $50,000.”

It was 1980. With the construction of the imported from Sweden. As the first hydro Trish was guest of honour at the River Cobb Hydro Station, the Pupu Hydro Station power plant in Tasman-Marlborough, it had Inn celebrations. When Paul thanked her for was used only as required and was currently FRIENDLY the overdraft, he got all choked up. literally lit up Golden Bay andWORKMANSHIP enabled use of approving ∙ QUALITY ∙ LOCAL switched off, but as local use approached peak electrical appliances.

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Driving home from our Takaka office on Tuesday evening, blissful ignorance quickly turned to anxiety.

The news bulletin on Radio New Zealand reported that a commuity case of Covid-19 had been detected and the Government would shortly be making an “important” announcement.

Like many of us in Golden Bay, I suspect, I thought “here comes another partial lockdown for Aucklanders”, but it soon became apparent that the Government’s promised “sharp and severe” response was likely to be felt in the Mainland.

It was still a shock, however, when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the entire country would be heading into Alert Level 4 lockdown from midnight.

It may be unwelcome and unexpected, but our community has been here before, and we know what to do. For us at The GB Weekly that meant hastily contacting our printers, couriers and delivery agents to check today’s paper would still be published and distributed.

At the time of (hopefully) going to press, the procedures we adopted during last year’s lockdown are all in place.

Also at this time, we don’t yet know how long the Government will keep us at Alert Level 4; we hope that everything will be back to normal by the weekend, but if lockdown is extended, rest assured that we’ll do our very best to continue publishing your GB Weekly and getting it to your mailbox.

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PUPU HYDRO “If it had gone higher up the chain, the...

Continued from page 1 ...loan application would have been declined,” Trish says, “but I knew the people involved. I knew it was safe to back them.” The committee promised to repay the loan by selling electricity to the national grid.

The Pupu Hydro Station powered up Roger Price. Photo: Rebecca Hayter. again in 1988. It has been selling electricity to the national grid ever since and cleared its loans in 2004.

Over the years the committee has relined the Campbell Creek timber and dirt raceway in concrete and stopped the leaks.

A pipeline delivers water at force to the turbines, generating 250kW. Under TEPB, Roger says, it generated 80kW. Teri Goodall. Photo: Rebecca Hayter.

Bridges, railings and native plantings have created what PHS describes as “the world’s most beautiful walkway”, a two-hour walk enjoyed by 20,000 visitors annually.

The committee has built a road up to the headway and installed a solar-powered metering system to meet regulations. As older members have passed on, new volunteers have joined to help clean the machinery, maintain the raceway and plant the forest. An ongoing bug-bear is what Paul calls the plant police, who remove hundreds of plants they consider non-endemic to the area, even though many have arrived via the gut of the kereru.

In the new shed, the retro-style gauges and dials are still working, but modern electronics and programmable logic controllers have replaced much of the volunteer time needed to monitor and regulate the output.

Every year, PHS donates around $60,000 to local charities, from the little power station whose determination overpowered the power board.

Read our feature on the Pupu Hydro walkway on page 10.

SOLLYS

Contractors

Corben’s work ethic scoops award RONNIE SHORT

Corben Solly, an employee of Sollys Contractors in Takaka, recently received an award from Civil Contractors New Zealand.

The Nelson/Marlborough branch gifted a $500 Prezzy card to Corben in recognition of his exemplary work ethic.

Sollys contracting manager Rodd Ward made the application in April, unbeknown to Corben. Rodd knew he definitely met all the criteria, being an outstanding staff member who has achieved a milestone, goes “above and beyond”, and consistently puts in 100 per cent.

Explaining how Corben goes that extra mile to ensure jobs get done, Rodd said, ”If a digger is needed somewhere, it will be there. Doesn’t matter if it’s a Saturday or Sunday…things just happen like magic.”

Recently, Corben was responsible for rebuilding a seawall at a Rototai property, where the stop-gate had collapsed and was leaking seawater.

Rodd said Corben excelled in laying the piping system and roading for a recent Rototai subdivision, and a number of other projects where “he nailed it...With Corben, there’s no ‘Oi!’ It just happens.”

A fifth-generation family member, Corben started working for his grandfather’s company at nine years of age, after school and during holidays.

“I started out sweeping the verandahs,” he said. At that time, he attended Takaka Primary School, later Golden Bay High School. By the time Corben left GBHS at age 16 to work full time for the company, he was already adept at driving diggers.

Now Corben enjoys driving a 30-tonne digger and occasionally driving the double-barrelled Sollys trucks to and from the quarry. He finds plenty of variety in contracting work - working on gold test pits, drilling, blasting and separating rock at the quarry, pole-driving, pipe-lining and carving up land for subdivisions.

Having an extensive knowledge of the way the land lies throughout Golden Bay, and good working relationships with many farmers and locals, serves Corben well. Besides having forefathers of legendary status to live up to, Corben reckons his work ethic comes from his Mum and Dad. “I just love my job and at the end of the day you want to do your best for the customer and keep them. Then you get to go back and keep doing the work.”

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“I think young people excelling is a great thing,” commented Rodd.

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The season of classic movies at the Village Theatre every second Sunday will conclude with little-seen 1988 Kiwi gem, Mauri. Image: supplied.

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Village Theatre committee deputy chair Peter Barker is hoping to get Golden Bay “hooked on classics”.

He explains that lockdown brought a change in viewing culture, and the Village Theatre decided that it needed to develop a programme to compete with streaming services at home.

“Earlier this year, we carried out a member survey and found and there was enthusiastic support for both live shows and a season of classic cinema,” he said.

While Sage Forest ably tackled the live performances, Peter took on the task of selecting a short season of enduringly popular movies from decades past, dusting them off to screen to a Village Theatre audience.

Looking at a wide range of available choices and genres, Peter decided upon a comedy, a western, a musical and a New Zealand classic, with one to screen every fortnight.

“So we’re kicking off this Sunday at 4.30pm with Some Like It Hot, from 1959.”

It stars the irreplaceable Marilyn Monroe as ukulele player Sugar Kane, and Peter maintains that it is one of the great Hollywood comedies.

“Even though it was made over 60 years ago, it looks at quite a topical issue, which is sexual identity, and it certainly subverts traditional gender stereotypes.”

On Sunday 5 September is a screening of the classic western, The Man from Laramie (1955), starring James Stewart. “Westerns are an epic American art form, like jazz,” says Peter.

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tourism news from the visitor centre

Kiwibank. We are delighted to announce that we have signed a contract with Kiwibank to provide a service agency from early October.

Membership. Support the organisation that is working for you. Please phone 525 9136 or email our secretary.

Maps. All front-page advertising spots on the map are fully booked. Any changes to the printed information on the back page must be made by 20 September. Members must also be fully paid to be included. Thank you to those members who have updated their details.

Compendium. Accommodation businesses often have compendiums for their guests. We have produced a page on the services that the Golden Bay Visitor Centre provides and have offered it to our members.

First-aid workshop. We have set up two full-day first-aid workshops - Mondays 23 August and 13 September. We have four available spots in each workshop. Please email our manager to enrol.

Our website is being updated. An important goal for the website this year is to feature and promote local events.

Please email details of your event to our manager.

Photos are an important part of our marketing strategy and we’re always looking for great images and stories to tell. If you have hi-res images that could be suitable to promote the Bay, please email our secretary.

Visitor Industry Forum Nelson Regional Development Agency held a Visitor Industry Forum last week in Nelson. These strategies were released: - Destination Management Plan - full version - Destination Management Plan - summary - Nelson Tasman Arts Tourism Strategy - Nelson Tasman Food & Beverage Tourism Strategy - Nelson Tasman DMP Iwi Māori Report If you would like a link to any of the documents, please email our chairperson.

Committee: Marg Braggins (chairperson), Devangi Farah (secretary), Kerstin Knight (treasurer), Cheryl Elsey, Lisa Savage, Jane Dixon, Murray Devine, Jasmine Polglase (visitor centre manager), Celia Butler (TDC rep).

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Come, Stay, Play

Dam means no opt out of Three Waters reform

It is clear the concept of the “Three Waters” reform is creating a bureaucratic monster. We read that over 30 per cent of our district councils nationwide want to opt out. Cr Butler in her article (GBW 13/8) draws attention to the question of Tasman District Council opting out. She highlights the of lack of detail as to what it will it do to our community, and whether we will be consulted on the decision of opting in or out.

In the consultation on option choices A-D for Waimea Dam costs, the 80 per cent vote for D was ignored, and an alternative choice, never given to our community, was adopted. Inviting us to decide the options of “in or out “, would be a pale gesture.

The Three Waters scheme will bale out our community of the horrendous Waimea Dam costs. We have no choice, so TDC will have to opt in, even if 80 per cent of residents and ratepayers want to join the district councils that want out of this bureaucratic, unworkable, taxpayers’ money-eating monster.

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The ecological dangers of deep-sea mining

Well-known marine biologist Helen Scales is sending urgent warnings on future deep-sea mining.

With worldwide demand for e-cars, computers, batteries and cellphones the search is on for cheap sources of rare metals, and big corporations are turning their sights on seemingly uninhabited ocean floors. They are building enormous heavy machines to grab mineral-rich nodules off the deep seabed miles below.

Marine scientists have found vibrant sea-life all the way down to the deepest abysses, based on chemo-synthesizing bacteria which convert greenhouse gases methane and sulfides into sugars etc, and sustain deep-sea ecosystems.

Having researched deep-sea trawling damage, Helen Scales warns these ecosystems do not regenerate for centuries or more. Think back to our scallop dredging bays. Do something before its too late! [Abridged] Helena Thorpe

Cut the holiday abroad, Lofted high by super-guzzle plane.

And can you walk the kids to school Instead of SUV? How about an anti-plastic choice, Choosing something else instead?

And how about a walk to work Or cycle for your heart.

And then the thoughts for those who haven’t When you have so much.

Can you share and dampen down equality?

And what about those taunts And hate to others not like us.

We surely have a busy time ahead To cure the hills around us For the future of all us living things...

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Keep questioning

Humanity has made mistakes that we are now paying for like cleaning up our huge number of toxic sites. Our wisest thinkers have always questioned which has allowed us to continue to evolve. Albert Einstein was known to share this quote repeatedly; “The important thing is not to stop questioning”.

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A symphony of caring and sharing

Life is about caring and sharing, and music can certainly facilitate that. Last Sunday the Golden Bay Orchestra put on a concert in the delightful Kotinga rural hall. Ten players from Nelson and Blenheim orchestras came over to support and combine to make a wonderful concert, and the GB community showed their usual generous support as an enthusiastic audience. Everyone shared afternoon tea and a chinwag afterwards to celebrate a lovely collaborative musical event.

If you’re interested in joining the orchestra please contact the secretary, 021 0274 0048, or president 525 8363.

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Now we know - no excuse

We didn’t know it then, But now we do.

The scientists have done the work, And made their measurements.

No excuses now we know.

Our footsteps on our Planet Earth Must lessen.

The boots must go, Put jandals on To tread more lightly That food we waste and chuck away.

The crops we need to grow in gardens.

The tap turned on unnecessarily, The water waste is horrible, The 40 minute shower - indulgent shame.

Those lights turned on but all the time For empty rooms just sitting there.

Do you really need that trip Using nasty fossil fuel?

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The arguments on the bus go round and round...

All aboard? Not all school children can ride the bus in Golden Bay, a situation that is frustrating some parents. Photo: Jo Richards.

ALISTAIR HUGHES AND JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s only commercial bus company is being accused of putting children’s safety at risk, inconveniencing busy parents, and making recruitment problematic for farmers.

Leading the case for the prosecution are parents fed up with Golden Bay Coachlines’ refusal to pick up their children, even though the buses drive right past their gates.

In its defence, the bus company has accused parents of refusing to pay the reasonable fare suggested by the Ministry of Education (MoE).

The company is clearly complying with MoE policy, but it is its interpretation of the Ministry’s rules which is at the heart of the dispute.

The controversy has already raged for five years and, despite the involvement of government ministers, the Omsbudsman, expert legal opinion, and even national TV, there is still no solution in sight.

The MoE’s current school bus policy stems from a law enacted over a century ago, when ten-tonne trucks and oversized camper vans were certainly not regular users of narrow country roads.

The 1908 statute decrees that primary school children must live more than 3.2km from their school gate, while the distance is 4.8km for high school children, to be eligible to board a school bus.

In the spirit of rural communities throughout the country, bus companies holding the contract to provide school transport (known as transport service providers in MoE jargon) have been able to exercise discretion, with drivers allowed to pick up “ineligible” children along the prescribed bus route. In the words of Education Minister Chris Hipkins, “… with flexibility allowed for local agreements.”

GB Coachlines’ drivers are not allowed to show any flexibility, however, according to Ferntown farmer Deborah Rhodes who has been pursuing the issue since 2017.

“Historically in Golden Bay if there are school kids walking on the side of the road the bus has picked them up,” says Deborah. “However, a new general manager came to Golden Bay Coachlines that particular year and, according to the Ministry of Education, informed them that there were ineligible children using the school bus service.”

Not long after this Deborah and many other parents across the Bay received notification that their children would no longer be able to use the bus, even if it literally passed their gate every day.

Deborah points out that in Takaka a “nightmare” situation has arisen where the school bus service is actually superseding a parent’s legal right to decide which school their children attend.

“Some kids living in Upper Takaka go past Central Takaka School in the bus to get to Takaka Primary and are excluded from the bus because it is not their closest school.”

Through her own perseverance Deborah received a directive

from the MoE that “ineligible” children could pay a minimum fare of $1 to use the school bus, an arrangement which GB Coachlines initially agreed to.

Although the new cost was beyond the reach of at least one family, (who the particular school were able to offer financial support to), this seemed to be a satisfactory solution for all concerned. Until GB Coachlines cancelled the arrangement.

The only official reason the company has ever offered has been to TVNZ’s Fair Go programme which investigated this issue in 2019.

According to the Fair Go website, GB Coachlines claimed that “…in the past, some parents have refused to pay the fee, and have been angry, hostile and abusive to Coachlines staff. They say it is the families, not the company, who by their choice of school, have made their children ineligible. They say they are not a charity, and that they have been working towards trying to find a solution.”

Can ineligible students ride on Ministry contracted school buses?

School bus services are designed to meet the travelling needs of eligible students. However, transport service providers may allow ineligible students to travel on a school bus, as long as they meet all of the following conditions: • the transport service provider must first obtain the written permission of all schools affected by the bus route; and • no eligible students are disadvantaged – either by not being able to have a seat or by having their journey unduly delayed; and • the route cannot be altered without the permission of the service agent; and • the transport service provider is contractually required to charge ineligible students a fare.

Some of the ineligible students banned from taking bus instead take the daily risk of walking or cycling along busy rural roads. The only other alternative in Golden Bay is for parents to drive their children to and from school twice a day, often closely following a school bus heading to exactly the same destination.

Kim says neither the schools nor the bus company have any obligations towards non-eligible students. “The primary responsibility for transporting children to and from school rests with caregivers”.

Local dairy farmer Tyler Langford explains why this situation is unacceptable for busy farmers.

“When the school runs take place, at 8am and 3pm, when the bus runs are, we are milking, feeding out or feeding calves.

Originally, I was putting two teenagers on the bus, and then following them all the way to Takaka Primary with my youngest kid in the car.”

The issue has stretched on so long now that Tyler’s own children are now all of high school age and no longer affected, but she says other busy farming families still face the same problem.

Tyler explains that the lack of a bus service also affects the recruitment of workers. “We’ve got Federated Farmers members calling to tell us that they need, but can’t find, staff.

Because a lot couples work on the farm together, the wife can no longer contribute because, twice a day, she’s running kids to and from school.”

Tyler’s involvement with Federated Farmers makes her very aware of environmental concerns which don’t appear to have been considered in the current school bus eligibility criteria.

“There is a massive amount of climate change regulation coming at farmers,” says Tyler. “But it seems archaic that we’re still dealing with a school transport policy that was written in 1908. It goes against all these changes, a lot of them economic, we’re making on the farm, then to be driving into town behind a bus.”

More recently, Deborah has lent her support to a nationwide petition, presented to the Education and Workforce Select Committee, while MP Marja Lubeck and other concerned ministers continue to consult her in connection with the issue.

Meanwhile, Tyler offers a very pragmatic, Golden Bay solution. “Farmers are very practical, problem-solving people, and when an obstacle is thrown up which says: ‘it’s not in the rules’, we say: ‘then let’s change the rules’.”

Kim, however, dashes any hopes of modernizing the century-old rules, any time soon. “There are no plans to change the school transport policies for eligibility on Ministry funded school bus services.”

Consequently, unless or until there is a change in Government policy, or a change of heart by GB Coachlines, the Bay’s only commercial bus company will continue to decide who can, and who can’t, ride the bus to school.

Experience is a wonderful teacher.

Expertise is having the right answers.

Source: Factsheet 3: Ministry-funded school bus service, Ministry of Education Two years on, with no resolution in sight, GB Coachlines appears unwilling to compromise or even enter a discussion.

Over the past few weeks, The GB Weekly has repeatedly asked GB Coachlines’ owner Mike Bickley to explain his company’s position, but he replied simply stating, “…there will be no further comment on this”.

The MoE’s deputy secretary education infrastructure services Kim Shannon last week confirmed that the ministry had no intention of getting involved in the local dispute. “We are aware that Golden Bay Coachlines no longer allows ineligible students on its services. This decision is entirely at the discretion of the bus company.”

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Animals and plants can be very beneficial in the garden and can be seen as useful helpers.

Chickens For years we had chickens in our garden. They provided eggs, and also by scratching for food they served us with weeding, eating pests like slugs, snails and green vegetable bugs, and added fertility with their droppings. We had a small house and pen. This contained organic material cleared out on a regular basis for use as compost, or in bed preparation for upcoming plantings. After they laid their eggs daily they were allowed to roam their larger enclosure where they ate weeds, seeds and looked for bugs to eat. This I am sure benefited the surrounding plants, some of which were fruit trees. The chickens also turned food scraps into valuable manure. The children really enjoyed observing them and, where possible, getting an occasional cuddle. Heritage chooks like Barred Rock Plymouths, Orpingtons and the Spanish breeds can be less friendly and more broody, so after some trialling we ended up with brown Hy-Lines who were placid and better egg producers.

Guinea pigs Now we have guinea pigs, who are definitely cuter than chickens. With names like Fudge, Allspice, Monty and Alba, these wee guys get moved about the garden in hutches, keeping the lawn mown and well fertilized. Just a couple or three would easily eliminate the need for a lawn mower depending on lawn size. Others raise them in runs or hutches, and the hay/manure mix is vege garden gold. And of course they offer countless hours of fun for children.

Ducks Friends of mine love ducks even more than their chickens.

They have the rare Welsh Harlequins, the second most prolific egg-laying breed, producing over 300 eggs a year. As with Khaki Campbells and Pekins they are flightless, so are easier to pen then chickens. They look similar to common mallards but are whiter in colour. Unlike chickens, ducks don’t scratch but rather explore with their prodigious beaks so better suited to areas with raised vegetable gardens so they can’t eat greens or don’t walk over them. They will eat grass grubs and other soil pests, along with slugs and snails, if the soil is exposed with a fork. But they do love water, so small ponds can be established.

Use this water to fertilise the various gardens. Their bedding is also utilised in growing vegetables like potatoes.

Beneficial insects There is a long list of these little guys: ladybirds, harvestman,

spiders, predatory mites, hoverflies, ground beetles and parasitic wasps. They prey on or parasitise a raft of different “pests” that can plague a garden, like aphids, caterpillars, and mites.

As mentioned in previous articles, the key to attracting them and more is a broad diversity of plant species that provide nectar through all seasons. That diversity should also include different habitats, like a combination of native, ornamental and food plants. Woody mulch, logs, piles of sticks and rocks provide multiple homes for beetles, spiders and harvestmen. Feed them with flowering nectar-producing plants, such as cow parsley and tansy in the orchard. Other flowering perennials include thyme, marjoram, lemon balm, pineapple sage and rosemary, along with lavender, rudbeckia, buddleia, salvia, lilac and sweet william. Attractive annuals include coriander, parsley, borage, phacelia, buckwheat, calendula, cosmos and alyssum, plus the legumes clover, vetch and lucerne. Leave vegetables like parsnip, kale, mustard and rocket to flower. Natives like hebes, olearias, pittosporums and hoheria provide ample food, as do weeds such as dandelion, yarrow, speedwell and henbit. It is best to avoid using any pesticides (even natural pyrethrum) that is non-selective and kills beneficial insects, even bees who visit flowers soon after spraying. Bird baths, water dishes or ponds provide much-needed water for these good guys, and you may even attract beneficial frogs.

Useful plants Alongside nectar plants, there are a number of other plants that serve other useful purposes in our garden. Comfrey, best planted in the orchard, encourages drainage with its deep roots, and accumulates nutrients into its leaves. Harvest them four to five times a season as mulch, or to stimulate compost decomposition. Funnily, docks do a similar job and help soil to open up.

Mulch bare soil so perennial plants such as cardoon, canna lilies, lucerne, and even long grasses provide essential carbon for composting. Annual cover crops like lupin, vetch, cereals (oats and ryecorn), buckwheat and crimson clover build healthy soil when chopped down help. Woody plants (my favourite being tagasaste, buttercup tree, mahoe and bamboo) are easily chipped, adding much needed woody mulch to ornamental and fruit areas.

All of these biological helpers can be incorporated to help create biodiversity, balance and health within our modified human landscapes. Care with placement and ongoing management of these useful resources makes the whole system thrive.

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The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) programme launched in Golden Bay a year ago is happily underway, as mentor Anne Harvey and her mentee, Izy, evince.

Community-based mentoring is the traditional BBBS relationship. It can happen after school or during the weekend.

Mentors and their young person spend one-on-one time together doing things they both enjoy.

Anne signed up for the programme after attending the launch.

Now she and Izy spend at least an hour a week enjoying activities such as knitting, cooking, drawing pictures, feeding eels, going on walks and chatting.

“I think it’s pretty cool because I don’t have any grandkids,” said Anne. “I thought about it quite a while before making the commitment.”

That commitment for a weekly, or at least twice monthly hour or two, is for a year’s duration. The purpose is to keep the child secure by not having a continual changeover of mentors.

The process of becoming an accepted mentor takes a while, with steps such as undergoing an interview and a police check. At least two references are required. One must be from the mentor’s own family, which Anne’s son Daniel provided.

For the first three months of their relationship, Anne and Izy were required to be in a public space at all times. Following that initial period, BBBS Mentoring co-ordinator Sharon MacPherson assessed Anne’s home situation before Izy was allowed to visit there.

Sharon then arranged a meeting together with Anne, Izy and Izy’s Mum. Over a cuppa, they filled out forms and ticked boxes to satisfy all the requirements, safety being the number one priority. Anne’s driver’s license was checked and criteria such as privacy ensured.

“There are to be no photos posted on social media for example and – we do not have any secrets,” said Anne, looking at Izy, who nodded in agreement.

Izy’s Mum believes BBBS is a valuable resource.

“There needs to be more adults involved with this, because there are kids and families who really benefit from it...it’s been really good for Izy. It gives her that one-on-one time that I can’t always give her, but which is so important for kids of any age.”

Helping her Dad on the farm is one of Izy’s favourite activities, although she doesn’t get to see him much whilst he’s busy calving.

Her Dad says, “Izy loves doing stuff with BBBS, just having one-onone time out of home...She comes home really happy and full of stories of their adventures. BBBS is a great thing to offer children

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Come, Stay, Play Izy with the colourful rainbow picture she created, with mentor Anne Harvey. Photo: Ronnie Short.

outside of the home...when parents have a busy workload.”

Neither Anne nor Izy would change anything; both enjoy one another’s company. They spoke of creative projects, their pets, family and are making plans to go swimming and kayaking in summer.

Sharon would love to see more mentors for the tamariki in Golden Bay. “I love watching the positive results our mentors bring into the lives of the young people they are matched with. I often have mentors say to me that they get as much out of the relationship as the young person does. It’s an excuse to get out and about and try something different, but most of all it’s about being a great role model and having fun.”

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Ellis Creek’s farm-to-fork meats ALISTAIR HUGHES

Launched at the 2018 Takaka A&P show, Ellis Creek Farm prides itself in producing the highest quality meat and produce, selling and delivering direct to their customers.

Steak and sausage sandwiches have become a regular Saturday morning treat for those visiting the Takaka market.

“Online sales and home deliveries came into their own during Covid lockdown, and our customer base increased s i g n i f i c a n t l y,” e x p l a i n s Jonathan Thorpe, who moved back to the farm with his family in 2019, to help out. He emphasises that Ellis Creek Farm is very much a family business.

His sister Rose is a familiar face to home deliver y customers in Golden Bay, while Jonathan takes care of Nelson deliveries.

“There’s six siblings, and we all contribute in one way or another, whether here or living elsewhere. Because we’re not just selling the animals to the meat works, we need to manage the process all the way through to delivery to your door. Customers know that we take good care of the land, water and our animals; values learned over generations on the farm”.

Local “star butcher” Georgie Moleta works closely with the Ellis Creek team to prepare the cuts they need week to week.

“Often, customers originating from a different countr y can make unique requests because they haven’t found what they’re looking for in New Zealand,” says Jonathan.

“Georgie is very good at working with us in these situations.”

Jonathan and Meredith Thorpe moved back to Ellis Creek Farm in 2019 to help out with the family business. Photo: Alistair Hughes.

One of the values of Ellis Creek Farm is to minimise waste and use as much of the animal as possible.

“People are always happy to buy a fillet steak and cuts they’re familiar with. But we sometimes will struggle to move the lesser-known or lower-value portions. So we’re working on ways that we can balance that out, adding some new items to our range – watch this space.”

Jonathan acknowledges that their farm is a small farm, and making a living from smaller units has always been difficult. “We hope that with sharing the hard work and with the support of our local community we can build something of value.

“For us it’s always been a farm where relationships and

Taking the best possible care of their stock and land has always been a cornerstone of Ellis Creek Farm’s values. Photo: Rose Hughes.

people matter. That hasn’t changed, and we still want to make sure we are looking after the land, while delivering a product which has integrity, is sustainable and good to eat.”

Ellis Creek Farm thanks customers for their patience while they were unable to access products over the last month. A full range of fresh meat, and eggs from their pasture-run chooks are now available online and at the local market from this Saturday, with deliveries in the Bay as normal on Monday. www.elliscreekfarm.co.nz

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A favourite for our family, plum and ginger stirfry beef is easy to make and goes a long way on a pile of rice or mashed potatoes. This offers great value using schnitzel, stirfry beef, or even prime cuts. A tip from Granny: It is much easier to cut beef while it is half frozen.

Ingredients: 500g pack of Ellis Creek stirfry beef or schnitzel (sliced) 2-3cm chunk of fresh ginger chopped or grated 1-2 Tbsp plum jam (or chop up 2-3 fresh plums) A generous dash of Worcestershire sauce and/or soy sauce 1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1-2 medium onions, sliced Add 1-2 tsp of other spices such as ground cloves, star anise, or Chinese five spice Salt and pepper to season Method: Mix the sliced beef, together with sliced onion and all the other ingredients, and leave to marinade while you prepare potatoes or rice for cooking.

Preheat your favourite fry pan or wok and add a little oil.

Using tongs or chopsticks, drop in small batches (100-200g) of the marinated beef and stirfry to your liking. Repeat until all the beef is done.

Lightly fried leaves the beef soft and juicy; longer cooking until the juices caramelise and the beef becomes darker brown can also be good. Using small batches and a hot pan helps prevent the meat “stewing” in its own juice.

If the bottom of the pan has not burnt, you can throw in

half a cup of water, or your vegetable cooking water, to wash out the pan, creating a nice gravy to go with the cooked meat.

Serve alongside your rice or mashed potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, green beans or broccoli on the side.

Variations: If you really like ginger, do as the Vietnamese do and slice up an equal quantity of ginger and beef into matchstick sizes.

Stirfry as before.

To make the beef go further add more onion, or add half a sliced capsicum for extra colour.

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Robin’s enduring love of writing RONNIE SHORT

Milnthorpe resident Robin Keown has recently selfpublished three booklets – each of a different genre. A book of poems, short stories and anecdotes; a children’s story; and a sequel to the late Clem Randall’s war story, Unsung Heroes.

When Clem was alive, he shared with Robin the stories of his experiences as flight sergeant during World War II. She is his stepdaughter and daughter of his wife, the late Mona Randall, who was a writer and poet herself.

Having released the first installment of Clem’s escape from Singapore in 1942, it was always Robin’s intention to write about his South Pacific experiences. She has now completed the sequel, From Defeat to Victory. Clem Lives to See VJ Day. The booklet is interspersed with photos and maps throughout. Robin had been left these, and said, “That was a rich source of pickings.”Though the booklet is written primarily for Clem’s children, Robin thinks it will also be of interest to war history enthusiasts and any of Clem’s RSA cohorts.

Grey Matter(s): Silver Threads Amongst the Grey contains adult short stories, anecdotes and poetry drawn from Robin’s life, written during her recent period of illness. Open to sharing her personal story, Robin explained that she has had “….lymphoma – a special sort (of cancer) that is very aggressive.” During the past year or so she has had stem cell replacement, which required two months in Christchurch, plus “the first half of the year was infusions in Nelson”. She considers the process of writing to be therapeutic.

Grey Matter(s) opens with a dedication to her mother and features Mona’s well-known poem, The Geriatric Garden. Robin says she has inherited her mother’s love of language, and credits Mona with having been a great role model in fostering her love of writing.

Kinky the Worm contains Robin’s own painted illustrations.

“It is set in the part of Christchurch I grew up in,” she said, “– just over the Burwood Bridge, where I used to bike to school every day.” Now the entire area is labelled a Red Zone and has reverted to paddocks, which inspired the story of Kinky. “It’s a quirky children’s story about the Christchurch earthquakes...

It’s a bit wacky really,” confesses Robin.

Her husband Paul is a huge support to her. “Paul’s been wonderful with the formatting/computer side of it and helping me see it to this point.” He also edits, and oversees the online

Robin Keown with her recently released books. Photo: Ronnie Short.

sales, with Wheelers Books acting as agents.

Robin is also attempting to get four previously written books “out there”. Because she is still undergoing chemotherapy, she is finding that challenging. “It [the chemotherapy] knocks you around a bit,” she admits.

All of Robin’s books are available for purchase from Wheelers at https://www.wheelers.co.nz or direct from the author, phone 027 747 8255 or email pnrkeown@gmail.com

High Street Motueka night works in August We are installing traffic and pedestrian lights at intersections and at an existing crossing along High Street to make sure everyone can get to where they are going safely.

Night work timings Sunday 15 August to Thursday 19 August and Sunday 22 August to Thursday 26 August from 6pm–4am each night.

We will be working at the Tudor/High Street intersection and by the existing pedestrian zebra crossing on High Street, north of Wallace Street.

From 22 to 26 August, the entry and exit into Tudor Street from High Street will be closed from 6pm–4am each night. Short detours will be in place.

What will be happening We will be digging trenches under the road to install cabling for the traffic lights. During the night work there will be some noise. We will be using diggers, compactors and Hydrovac truck (contains a water blaster unit) to complete the work.

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Parts of High Street will be down to one lane, with stop/go traffic management in place. There may be delays of up to 5 minutes. A temporary speed limit of 30km/h will also be in place.

Emergency services will be able to use the road at all times.

This work is being completed at night to minimise disruption and to ensure safety for people driving through High Street and businesses on High Street.

We are also undertaking construction work during the day from Monday to Friday. By working during the day and at night, we will be able to complete this work before the busy summer season.

We appreciate there may be some inconvenience and we thank you for your patience while we get the job done.

More information If you need further information or would like to contact someone about the night works, please email SH60motueka@nzta.govt.nz or call Hamish Lewis 027 456 7654, or visit the project information site at 175 High Street.

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For 1.5km, the Pupu Hydro Walkway becomes a track and boardwalk alongside the water race. Photo: Rosa Volz.

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“Best walk in the world,” reads a sign at the entrance to the Pupu Hydro Walkway, and the 6km circuit is nothing short of breathtaking.

The Pupu Hydro Walkway retraces an old gold-mining water race, which has since been repurposed for power generation.

The track is jointly owned and maintained by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Pupu Hydro Society.

The track can be walked in either direction, as it is a loop. It is easiest to walk the track in a clockwise direction to avoid a steep uphill ascent (unless you enjoy an abrupt uphill climb).

Starting from a clearly marked information shelter at the trailhead, the track starts with a gentle walk along the Pupu Hydro Society’s gravel access road, winding gently up through young mixed podocarp forest. The walk is accompanied by a soundtrack of rushing water, wind in the trees and native bird calls. After about 1.5km, there is a marked lookout point, 160m from the main track, which provides a bench seat and a stunning view north down the valley as far as Taupo Point.

After a further 1km, the road gradually descends to Campbell Creek, with a bridge crossing and control gate (weir) diverting a controlled portion of the river into the water race.

For the next 1.5km, the walkway becomes a track and boardwalk alongside the water race. The race is an amazing feat of engineering, commissioned by the Takaka Sluicing Company in 1901 and completed by eight men six months later in 1902. Mining operations closed in 1910 when the mine ceased to be profitable.

The race is decorated with native ferns and bush, and peppered with small waterfalls running down channels in

the hillside. There are some narrow sections where the trail becomes a boardwalk partially suspended above the water race, with a guardrail providing safety and stunning views across the valley.

The walkway reaches a “penstock”, a long pipe connecting the race to turbine house that can be seen 123m below. Its original purpose was to provide the gold sluices with enough pressure to work the river gravels of the valley floor. Now it delivers the water with force to the turbines.

From here, the track follows a steep zigzag downhill and homeward. Careful footwork is necessary as water and time have funneled large grooves down some sections of the track.

In places small streams run across the track, and it is rocky, wet and slippery.

Characteristics: Loop walk, variable terrain, Family friendly (children carried or able to walk beside a waterway). Native bush and birds. Historical site. Toilet. Car parking.

Terrain: A mixture of flat, undulating and steep terrain gradient track. Track is in variable condition with some sections containing rough rocks, tree roots and exposed clay. Sturdy footwear recommended.

Access/parking: Pupu Hydro Walkway trailhead is 9km from Takaka township at the end of Pupu Valley Road. Follow the road towards Te Waikoropupu Springs, turning off to the right just before the bridge crossing Waikoropupu River. From here the road is unsealed and single lane. The trailhead provides parking for about 40 cars and has a small shelter detailing the track’s history and accompanied by a hand-drawn map. Keep an eye out for the small railway-style shelter endearingly entitled “Upper Bubu”.

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The rocky path winds uphill through natives. Photo: Rosa Volz.

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Gladiators struggle to tame Wolves

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Golden Bay’s Gladiators took to the pitch at Takaka’s Rec Park last Saturday looking to tame Motueka AFC Wolves, but exited the arena licking their wounds.

The top-of-the-table clash in Nelson Bays Football 13/14th grade offered second-placed Gladiators the chance to close a three-point deficit on the visitors. And they had good reason to be optimistic, coming into this “six-pointer” tie full of confidence on the back of the previous week’s 9-0 mauling of Nelson Suburbs Panthers.

But things didn’t go according to the script and, with only a quarter of the game gone, the Gladiators found themselves trailing 0-3. They might have been down on the scoreboard but heads remained high, and their persistence was rewarded 10 minutes from half-time with a neat finish from Lief Osborne.

From the start of the second half the Gladiators went on the attack, scoring several corner kicks, but no goals. The feeling that a comeback was on the cards was growing, but hope was temporarily dashed when the away side netted twice in the space of six minutes, taking the score to 1-5.

The Gladiators responded by committing more players forward. On one foray, three rapid-fire, close-range shots – one of which ricocheted off the post – reigned in on the opposition

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goalmouth, but their on-form keeper Elijah Bramwell refused to be beaten. But even he must have thought that Tim van der Meer’s superb header was destined for the back of the net before he dived spectacularly and somehow clawed the ball off the line.

There was, however, no stopping the gladiatorial Gonzalo Vasquez who, with 10 minutes to play, weaved his way through the Wolves’ defence and slotted the ball into the bottom left corner of the net after sending Bramwell the wrong way.

Hope now coursed through the Gladiators’ veins and they struck again two minutes later when, from just outside the six-yard box, Osbourne stroked the ball across the keeper and inside the far post. With the score at 3-5 chances kept coming for the home side, who had a good penalty shout turned down in the dying minutes of the match, but there was no further addition to their goal tally.

Speaking immediately after the game, Gladiators’ coach Lisa van der Meer said she was disappointed by the score but heartened by the way her side had rallied after shipping early goals. “We played much better in the second half.”

The defeat leaves the Gladiators six points off top spot but they remain the division’s top scorers and have two consecutive home games to round off the season’s fixtures.

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Project Jonah meets at the spit

Project Jonah is grateful to use Te Whare Whakata as a base for strandings and to store equipment. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

A select group of Project Jonah staff and volunteers from across the country gathered at Te Whare Whakata, Farewell Spit last weekend.

The building, formerly known as Freeman’s Cottage, has been used by Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust as a base for the project’s biodiversity researchers and volunteers since last summer. The property is also available to other groups including Project Jonah which used it as an operations centre during February’s mass whale stranding.

Now rescuers were back on the Spit, not to save whales, but to exchange ideas, build team spirit and to check out the facilities.

Project Jonah’s general manager Darren Grover explained that the house is much more than a convenient place to stay.

We’re using the whare as a base for strandings and to store equipment and clean up.”

And he clearly grateful to Healthpost for allowing his organisation full use of the whare. “I’ve always dreamed of

having such a place at a stranding.”

Sitting on the deck outside the house just before lunchtime on Sunday Darren is full of praise for the way the people and organisations of Golden Bay responded to whale strandings.

“This is the gold standard of stranding response,” says Darren, adding that it served as a model for other locations. “We try to emulate this elsewhere.”

Project Jonah does not intend to rest on it laurels though.

“We are always looking to learn and improve techniques and increase our chances of success,” explains Darren. ““We sit on global stranding expert panels, and engage with researchers; for example we are aligned with Massey University looking at post-stranding monitoring – short-term and long-term using things like satellite tracking.”

Although equipment and technology play their part, Darren stresses that whale rescue really depends on good relationships with DOC and iwi and is about providing support and guidance to humans. “I see the role we play as looking after people so they can look after whales.”

NEWS IN BRIEF AgeConnect Champions Awards Do you know of a business, organisation or individual in Nelson Tasman who’s going over and above to support older people? If so, you are encouraged to nominate them for Age Concern’s AgeConnect Champions Awards.

The awards recognise and celebrate the people, businesses and organisations who help to keep our older community members feeling connected – an important contribution to wellbeing. The nominations often reveal acts of generosity and kindness that the wider public are otherwise unaware of.

Marnie Brown, AgeConnect Coordinator for Age Concern Nelson Tasman, is looking forward to reading about all the good things going on in the community. “These awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate those who

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Previous award winners include MenzShed Waimea, Stoke Seniors, Mitre10 and many individuals who have gone above and beyond. All those nominated will be invited to next month’s special awards ceremony.

Age Concern is seeking nominations in five categories: • Community Connections Champions • Age-friendly Environment Champion • One Person Makes a Difference Champion • Intergenerational Champions • 60+ Employer Champion To nominate a Champion, visit www.ageconnect.org.nz or phone Marnie on 03 5447624 ext 5. Entries close on 31 August 2021.

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Tākaka Hill Road night closures in August and September

Plan ahead for two 7-night road closures Monday 23 to Monday 30 August From 9pm to 5am each night Work: Installation of a large new culvert (pipe) at Site 6 through the current single traffic lane and pavement construction at Site 7

Monday 6 to Monday 12 September From 9pm to 5am each night Work: Installation of a large new culvert (pipe) at Site 13 through the current single traffic lane and pavement construction at Site 11 This work is essential to ensuring stormwater moves efficiently through the sites, and will help minimise future delays and damage to the sites during heavy rainfall.

For safety reasons, and least disruption to traffic, works will be done at night and are weather dependent.

As we reach the final construction stages further night closures will be necessary. We will let you know well in advance the dates for future night closures so you can plan ahead.

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More information If you need access over the hill for night work or essential commitments, please email takakahill@nzta.govt.nz or call Kane Reihana on 027 886 4508.

We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Emergency services will be able to use the road at all times.

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CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF 10 August. Match Play Pairs: B Climo and B Miller bt C Crocker and R Reynish 2 up. Match Play Singles: S Meredith bt M Dobbie. Stableford: C Gilbert 31. Closest to pins: 3/12 B Miller, 9/18 C Gilbert.

11 August. Stableford: B Climo 40, R Young 37, R Miller 37, J Bensemann 36.

Closest to pins: 3/12 N Barnes, 4/13 G Pellow, 8/17 J Bensemann, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: J Bensemann. Best gross: W Collie.

14 August. Semi-final Tui Cup: R Miller bt N Moore 2 up.

BRIDGE 11 August. Championship Pairs: N/S: J Harper/H Curtis 62.85%, Unknown/S Penny 60.42%, C Mead/J Beatson 50.69%; E/W: R McDonald/C Webster 65.48%, P O’Connor/T Packard 59.13%, J Cooper/M Bell 56.75%.H/cap: N/S: J Harper/H Curtis 59.60%, Unknown/S Penny 58.42%, E Bradshaw/C Furness 45.78%; E/W: R McDonald/C Webster 65.98%, P O’Connor/T Packard 62.13%, J Cooper/M Bell 57.25%.

13 August. Friday Champs: B Burdett/D Perreau 59.72%, E Bradshaw/J Beatson 56.94%, C Furness/M McKellar 52.08%. H/cap: B Burdett/D Perreau 61.72%, P O’Connor/P Panzeri 55.39%, E Bradshaw/J Beatson 52.19%.

SPORT / Hākinakina

GB Football Club Fixtures Saturday 21 August JUNIORS: 9am: Non-travelling Juniors at Golden Bay Rec Park 10.30am: 9th grade: Golden Bay Wekas vs Nelson Suburbs FC Rebels at Golden Bay Rec Park 10.30am: 11th-12th grade Yellow: Golden Bay Pumas vs Mapua Rangers (1) at Golden Bay Rec Park 10.30am: 11th-12th grade Red: The Point of Sale Company Richmond Wild Cats vs Golden Bay Orcas at Avery Park YOUTH: 10.30am: 13th-14th Blue: Golden Bay Gladiators vs FC Nelson Tornadoes at Golden Bay Rec Park 10.45am: 13th-14th Red: Golden Bay Panthers vs Nelson Suburbs FC Athletico at Golden Bay Rec Park WOMEN: 1pm: Nelson Pine Women’s Div 2: Sprig & Fern Tahuna Blue Birds vs Golden Bay Shield Maidens at Ngawhatu Recreation MEN: 1pm: Nelson Pine Mens Division 4: Nelson Suburbs FC Development Colts vs Golden Bay Stingrays at Saxton Fields 3pm: Nelson Pine Mens Premiership Div 1: Sheehan Financial FC Nelson vs Golden Bay Mountain Goats at Guppy Park

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui 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.

THANK you to all the community, businesses, parents, riders and our families who helped and supported Snow, Lisa and I in any way over the last 30 years at GB RDA. It is with sadness that we have all resigned. To all the riders and parents, thank you. Judy Ray. PHOTO Books session run by SeniorNet, Thursday 26 August, 1-3pm, St John Rooms at the Rec Centre. Bring your own devices and the photos you want to use in a named file. All welcome. Members $5, non-members $10. Queries to Peggy ph 525 9144.

GRANDPARENTSWITHHEART.COM Being a child’s safety

GOLDEN Bay Housing Trust AGM, Friday 10 September, 12 noon at the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust. All welcome.

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Homecare with Flair

Home help in your home or in care

Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.15pm Commencing 24th August 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________________

The services are free and non-denominational H Holdaway

B den Boer

Doris's Companion Service supports you with: housework, gardening, outings online matters and devices transition into care And can provide: yoga therapy and music companionship, this can include little dog Lucy if you like. home support and childcare for families

The famous River Inn

PIE HUNT

Experience Library Services - 17 years Children's/ Youth Librarian Mother, Oma of 5 and Teacher contact: Doris Symmons

Sunday 29 August - River Inn

homecarewithflair@gmail.com 03 525 9 525 or 027 759 5143

Pie-making competition: simply create a wild game pie.

Open to all ages, $10 per person, enter on the day.

Unlimited entries, great prizes!

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Some programmes from our Takaka Studio

SAVE THE DATE Warmly welcomes past teachers, students and whanau to join our celebration of

PURAMAHOI Hall AGM, Friday 20 August, 7pm at the hall.

Supper provided, all welcome. Enquiries to Brian Nesbit ph 027 556 0686.

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.

Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm.

Puramahoi Hall

MOHUA MenzShed Inc inaugural AGM, Thursday 9 September, 7.30pm at GB Community Centre. Public welcome. Election of officers.

FRIENDS of Golden Bay AGM, Wednesday 25 August, 8pm, Mohua Social Services Hall. An update for everyone on our fresh-water work, and the Te Waikoropupu Water Conservation Order. Everyone welcome.

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.

Takaka-Collingwood Hwy

Central Takaka School

Due to Covid-19 lockdown these AGMs will be postponed:

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome.

Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

A warm invitation is extended to a series of Bible Meetings presenting the Gospel as lived and taught by Jesus.

COLLECTIBLE Vehicle Club of Golden Bay AGM, Sunday 5 September at the Pohara Boat Club, 12 noon meeting with lunch at 1pm. All welcome. Ph Mark 027 430 2454.

MILNTHORPE Park Society AGM, Wednesday 8 September, 7pm at Park HQ, 1906 Takaka-Collingwood Highway. All welcome.

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

Golden Bay - Tasman Disrtict - New Zealand

BATY, Keith Jeffery. Liz, Murray, Pauline, Jill, Mary and John together with their families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love, prayers, kindness and support following the loss of a much loved husband, brother, brotherin-law, uncle and great-uncle. Thank you to everyone who attended Keith’s service, sent cards, flowers, gifts of food and visited, your kindness will always be remembered. A special thank you to the Golden Bay district nursing team of Jean, Della, Monika and Rachael, words cannot express our thanks for the love, support and dignity you gave to Keith over the past few months. Special thanks to Daphne and Steven for their love and ongoing support. Thanks also to Joyce for making Keith’s service so personal and special for us and to Laurie and the Anisy Funeral Home team for their help and guidance.

A special mate – gone, but not forgotten.

AGM NOTICES

net is rewarding. Ph 021 050 3582.

125 years Friday 22 October 2021 Expressions of interest to: Julie - 525 8806 | Zoe - 027 413 8856 Or the school office - 525 9200 office@centraltakaka.school.nz

Saturday in the Country - Brother and sister Terry and Diane Langford have hosted Saturday in the Country since 2000. Kindly supported by Kotare Sands Motels and airs every Saturday from 12-2pm. Replays Thursdays at 4am.

Open di Gate & A BalanSING - Join GalanJAH for Open di Gate with the music that expresses his knowledge of Rastafari.Open di Gate airs Tuesday at 9pm. A BalanSING, with selections foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a global musical forest. Supported by The Roots Bar and airs Fridays at 12 noon. New episodes every 2 weeks.

Friday Focus - Mark Manson invites locals and other guests to discuss hot topics and issues of interest, plus share some of their favourite music.

Kindly supported by Sollys Golden Bay Dolomite and airs Fridays at 2pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.

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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

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.

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

RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Wastewater Design, Onekaka-based services. AES system specialists - no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee.

Ph Rowena 524 8222.

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

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

ALTERATIONS, dressmaking, tutoring. Ph Karen Taylor 525 6170.

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.

BLINDS, blinds, blinds: Luxaflex have a five-year guarantee on their product offering a great solution for your windows.

Duettes, rollershades, sunscreen, lumishade, venetians and more. Ph Imagine designs today 027 440 0071. Next to GB Glass.

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.

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

CHIMNEY sweep. Puponga-Takaka Hill. Query or quote ph Steve 021 0810 1146.

Computer/Smartphone Sales and Repairs.

Supporting all Windows and Apple products.

Conveniently located on Commercial Street or available by appointment ph 03 525 8371.

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.

WINTER fruit pruning, garden/property design, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

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.

STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.

Drycleaning & Laundry service in the Bay!

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

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AGENT: Stitch ‘n Sew

TAKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs.

Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

71 Commercial Street (Next to GB Museum) Ph: 525 8177 | Open: Mon-Sat from 10am

TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers.

Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181.

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.

Helping Hands 525 6226

Weekly turnaround - drop off on Wednesday and pick up next Thursday Urgent service available - phone us for details

PHONE 03 548 3473 mastervaletnelson.co.nz

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?

We’re your local

ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

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.

Monumental

Masons

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Rose Slow P 035259213

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 Marg 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.

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Premix

Servicing the Bay from the Bay

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

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

We’ve added to the range of

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

BAR KEEPERS FRIEND

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

products in store Come in and check it out

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

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

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

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Please phone 03 525 7115

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm & Saturday 9am-1pm Ph 525 7265 │ 7 Commercial Street, Takaka

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea GOLDEN Bay Kindergarten, ECE teacher, two positions available: 0.638 (25.5 hours) worked over five days and 0.063 (2.5 hours) worked over two days. There is some flexibility with these positions, including days and hours worked, as well as possible extra relieving work. Send any enquiries and your cover letter and CV to angela.craig@ntk.org.nz by 5pm, Friday 3 September.

ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Takaka.

Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337.

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. 2020 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970.

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

JAN Jackson, emotional health specialist. Stress, anxiety and trauma release for lasting 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.

Chiropractor

MASSAGE and Bowen therapy. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101.

Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate).

First one-hour treatment $40 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz

MASSAGE: relaxation, sports, deep tissue.

Lymphatic drainage for detox, immune support, oedema.

26 years of experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

ACC registered

Looking for Versatile People We have positions available – mostly at our Golden Bay Dolomite Plant and also driving positions in both our Richmond and Takaka Depots.

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NATURAL Nail Care Studio. Manicures, pedicures, specialising in natural non-toxic products, nail restoration and difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.

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TRANSMISSIONS of light with Vicki Lawson. Pohara. Ph 027 525 9944.

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

Engineer’s Assistant – with excellent welding skills!

To assist with mechanical and transport machinery repairs in the Golden Bay Dolomite workshop.

Bagging Assistant – someone fit, strong and capable of handling 25kg bags to assist in the bagging plant at Golden Bay Dolomite.

Machinery Operator – Work at Mt Burnett and in our Dolomite Plant as a loader and crusher plant operator. Class 2 and W,T,R essential.

Class 5 Drivers – based out of either Takaka or Richmond. Must be flexible as some weekend work may be required.

All are permanent, full-time positions. More detailed descriptions are available by visiting www.sollys.co.nz | Contact Us | Employment or email us, hr@sollys.co.nz Applications, including CV and cover letter, can be submitted to hr@sollys.co.nz

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

Ph 027 338 9504

Removal of ear wa Weekly Private Clinics x by micro-suction 03 525 8327 or book online: www.earhealth.co.nz

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106

Do you wantGift to know yourAvailable full potential?

BTSM, RMT MNZ Vouchers

Offering clarity and spiritual advice through detailed energy readings - in person or online

021 158 2357

Reiki Master & Pranic healer

Grant Watson Manipulative Physiotherapist

Healing with Grace

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

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

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021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

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

We Are Looking For Another Super Star Duties Would Include, But Not Limited To: • General Store Duties & Counter Sales • Kitchen Duties Including Baking & Sandwich Making • Always Provide Excellence In Customer Service Having a duty manager’s certificate and experience in liquor sales would be an advantage, but not necessary. If you are the right person full training will be given. Must have a basic understanding of computers.

Our Shop is seasonal so hours will vary through the year.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi MATURE male looking for work. Engineering background, class 2, 4 and hiab licences. Anything considered. Ph 022 012 4287.

EMAIL your CV to: thepoharastore@gmail.com If you have any questions phone Dave 027 298 0180

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172 Wharariki Road, Puponga

New Listing/Viewing

Boundary indicative only

For Sale: TENDER - Closes 2pm, Monday 6th Sept 2021 Open Home: Saturday 21st Aug 3.00 - 3.30pm WHARARIKI WILDERNESS CAMP - At the base of Old Man Range, this wilderness camp is the perfect spot to spend your weekends and holidays, or set up a more permanent home. Bounding Kahurangi National Park it is currently grazing bees to pay for the rates.

There's lots to love about this block, boasting fruit trees, a water tank, bush, some wetland areas and two creeks, really it is quite beautiful. Call Billy or Sam now for further details!

439 Abel Tasman Drive, Motupipi

Billy Kerrisk 0276085606 Sam Goffriller 0273014209

New Listing/Open Home For Sale: SET DATE OF SALE - Closes 2pm, Thursday 16th Sept 2021, Will not be sold prior Open Home: Sunday 22nd Aug 11.00am - 11.30am HOME SWEET HOME - Calling all young families, here is your home sweet home! The classic kiwi design gives you all day sun, a big deck and plenty of room for cricket on the lawn and situated right beside the ever popular Motupipi School. The living area spills out onto the deck and you can see that this is a lovely spot to enjoy a bar-b-que with friends and family while watching the sun go down. Call Sam or Billy now for further details!

Please check our website or call the agent to see if the scheduled open homes/viewings proceed

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 MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation.

Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

WANTED / Hiahia

PROFESSIONAL upright piano. 1985 Young Chang. Polished walnut. Excellent condition. $1600 including delivery as far as Collingwood. Ph Bill Wallis 022 389 7910.

HYLINE PULLETS

FOR SALE

16 weeks old, ready to lay $28 each, free delivery

Ph/txt Trev 027 282 4014

NEW POTATOES TASTE GREAT! - try our new varieties; SUMMER DELIGHT and SUMMER BEAUTY Sprout now for Xmas!

Do you have the answers?

Ray White Property Management 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko SHEERS: Maurice Kain have a new product made up of old recycled water bottles, per wide width metre there is 81 recycled water bottles. Called Rejuvenate, this sheer is a linen look without the price. Have it made up on the double track on the front with a liner of your choice on the back track, creating a floor-to-ceiling elegance with the soft sheer protecting your interiors. In the evenings pull across the liner for warmth and cosiness. Ph Imagine designs today 027 440 0071.

LUCITANICA wall and ceiling linings, 130x12 TG and V, $29.95/ m2. Limited stocks. Ph Andy 525 9228 or 027 228 1503.

SPLASHBACKS and shower glass. Custom made by Golden Bay Glass, 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.

SHORTHORN cattle, three yearling bulls, four six-month heifers, one six-month bull. Ph Bill 021 556 806.

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Ph 525 9868 or 027 345 4793 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

FIREWOOD or hay conveyor. Can pick up from Golden Bay/ Nelson Bays area. Ph 525 8089.

STATIONWAGON, manual. Ph/txt 027 525 6155.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi MATURE male looking for work. Engineering background, class 2, 4 and hiab licences. Anything considered. Ph 022 012 4287.

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-3pm.

No pizzas during winter. 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. Closed for winter break. Re-opening Tuesday 7 September.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

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

OLD SCHOOL CAFE, closed from Friday 6 August, reopening Friday 27 August.

O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.

SAFE HEAVENLY HAVEN CAFE, Collingwood (formerly Stay Awake/MAD Cafe), 8am-2pm and 5-8pm, Thursday-Sunday.

Bookings ph 021 107 6312.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am.

TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 5 days from 8.30am, closed Monday, Tuesday. Wood-fired pizzas on Fridays from 4 till 7pm For orders ph 525 9396.

TOTOS CAFE AND PIZZERIA, open Sundays, weather permitting, 10.30am-4pm, Totaranui hill, totoscafegallery@ gmail.com, ph 039 707 934.

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

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EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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.

Mains

Crispy Pork Belly

The Pohara Store Takeaway

SPECIAL OFFER One scoop of chips with a pizza

FREE

Sage salted pork belly with crispy crackling served with salad, honey roasted yams & parsnips $30 (GF)

House Salad

Local salad leaves, slaw, grilled Portobello mushrooms, cucumber, tomatoes, pickled radish & onions served with your choice of spiced jackfruit $25 deep fried squid $28 (DF) fried chicken $30

Ribeye Steak

Served with salad, your choice of steak fries or mashed potato. Garlic butter or mushroom sauce $35 (GF/DF option)

You must ask when ordering Available 20, 21 and 27, 28 August only Limited to one per order

Tele Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken thighs served with slaw, mashed potato & gravy $26 (GF option) Half size $15

Open Steak Sammie & Fries

Ribeye steak on toasted ciabatta with salad, slaw & steak fries $24 (DF)

Tele Fried Chicken Burger

Fried chicken, bacon, cheese, slaw on a brioche bun $13 with fries $18

Crispy Pork Belly Burger

Pork belly, slaw, pickled red onion, sweet chilli sauce $14 with fries $19

Mon – Sat 5pm – 8pm | 2 Motupipi Street, Takaka All meals available takeaway call 525 9445

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SATURDAY 21 AUGUST TELEMARKET at the Telegraph Hotel every Saturday until the end of September. Tasty local produce and more!

Mohuacollective@gmail.com or ph 524 8607, evenings.

PROJECT RAMEKA TREE PLANTING. Jonathan Kennett and Bronnie Wall will be organising the first planting session, Sunday 22 August, meeting at 10am at the water-trough bend just below Martin’s Trees planting site. Stuart Palmer and Andrew McLellan will be organising the second planting session, Saturday 28 August, meeting at 10am at the top of the Project. Come and join us if you can, we would love to see you.

SUNDAY 22 AUGUST PROJECT RAMEKA TREE PLANTING. Jonathan Kennett and Bronnie Wall will be organising the first planting session, meeting at 10am at the water-trough bend just below Martin’s Trees planting site. Come and join us if you can, we would love to see you.

MARBLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC CLUB meet at the Senior Citizens’ Hall from 7:30 pm. All welcome .

TUESDAY 24 AUGUST BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE (NEW VENUE), 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

152 High Street, Motueka Ph 027 528 7205

WEDNESDAY 25 AUGUST

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

RE-OPENS 14.09.21

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

COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After FAIRHOLME GALLERY, exhibition and sale - 100 wild baskets, hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. mixed media, objects, textiles, photography. Sundays only, ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am10am-4pm, or by appointment ph 525 9373.

12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

THURSDAY 26 AUGUST PHOTO BOOK SESSION, run by SeniorNet. Details in the Public Notices column.

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

NEW LOOK, NEW MENU

LATER EVENTS THE POWER OF SELF ESTEEM. A mentor course in Golden Bay. Begins Monday 30 August, 2.30-5.30pm for six consecutive weeks. Ph Sunshine 021 050 3582 or Tullia 027 246 6134 for more information.

PROJECT RAMEKA TREE PLANTING. Stuart Palmer and Andrew McLellan will be organising the second planting session, Saturday 28 August, meeting at 10am at the top of the Project. Come and join us if you can, we would love to see you.

YOUR ONE STOP HOTEL DESTINATION, WITH ALL YOU NEED ONSITE

STAY, DINE & RELAX

MOTUPIPI HALL SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON, $15, Saturday 28 August, 12pm.

BOOK DIRECT AND SAVE

Dine in at

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 4pm each Sunday. All welcome.

Relax in our bar and restaurant and enjoy our seasonal and locally focused menu offering the best the Nelson region has to offer.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am.

“You give perfect peace to him whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You’.

We welcome both our guests and casual diners alike.

Book online or phone 0800 333 089 www.thehotelnelson.co.nz stay@thehotelnelson.co.nz 40 Waimea Road, Nelson

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Takaka Church of Christ

All Welcome ☺

Sunday Service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 511 4266 93 Commercial St, Takaka www.godunlimited.org Ph: 525 9265

ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS IN GOLDEN BAY

Golden Bay Community Health 03 525 0060 Police 111 or 03 525 9211 Golden Bay Community Mental Health 03 525 7647 or 0800 525 7647 Women’s Refuge 0800 163 344 Mohua Social Services 03 525 9728 Work and Income 0800 559 009 LifeLine 0800 543 354 Youthline 0800 37 66 33 Need to Talk helpline free phone or txt 1737 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021

Sunday 29 August

MAD THEARTRE PRESENTS Saturdays

2.30-3.30pm

at the River Inn

FREEDOM CELEBRATION PARTIES

Auction of donated items plus animals from the

MOONLIGHT HUNT

In support of the

SAT 21st Aug WITCHDOKTOR

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter

SAT 28th Aug PURPLE SAT 4th Sept JEDI-TEK & DUB SENSEi at Cosnnettic Aorere from 8pm | ph 021 107 6312

Golden Bay Community & Whān nau Monthly Meeting

SELF DEFENCE CLASSES

Private women’s only and kid and parent self defence classes now also available through AirBnb. 34 years of experience.

Time: 12.00pm -1.00pm Date: Tuesday 24th Aug OlOaO O:cCt2 02u0n2i0 2OCcetn 2tre P ce o0 m2m ty 02202 2020

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Premal Gauntlett and Maria Koch from Mohua Social Services will give an update on the foodbank, what we do to support food sovereignty for vulnerable whanau, and introduce a new collaborative initiative.

A couple more quiet weeks at the Muss specially for your dining pleasures.

Thu 26th POP-UP LIBRARY

Notices, events or issues to be shared at the end.

Thu 26th QUIZ, 7.30pm

Everyone Welcome

SEPTEMBER

jo@mohuasocialservices.org.nz

Sat 4th SOAKED OATS special post-recording gig Sun 5th THE JAC - tickets $20

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

Saturday 21st August

ST Peters Thursday (live)

The Public Health Risks of Nitrate Contamination of Drinking Water

+ MARSHA // THE PRESERVATIVES - $10

Saturday 28th August

FURBALL 2021!!

ANNUAL GOLDEN BAY ANIMAL WELFARE FUNDRAISER!

Fri

GALANJAH // SOULFIRE SOUNDSYSTEM // EARL GREY // POOTIETANG // LAMBI KITTY // DEEP SOUTH AUDIO - $5

Sat

Animal themed dress-up PARTY!

A public

by Chambers A public talk

by Drtalk Tim

The Tech Room II Saturday 25th September

Friday 20 August - 7.30pm Friday 20 August 2021 St GB Community Centre, N 88E Commercial D O pm Café) TthePBrigand OS7.30 P(Behind

roots & fruits HOSTED BY GALANJAH

Thu 26 1.00 7.30 Fri 27 4.30 7.30

Friday 1st October

EMPRESS (live)

Entry by gold coin Koha

Jungle Cruise (M) The Suicide Squad (R16) “South” The Tour Te Waiponamu Story Encore

By Rob Dawson—Tickets $15 from Soul Proceeds kindly donated to The Village Theatre The Mole Agent (G) Old (M) (Final) “Classic Cinema” Some Like it Hot (1959)(PG)Fin The Suicide Squad (R16) Jungle Cruise (M) MACBETH (R16) Live Theatre - Kim Bailey Prod.

Buy tickets online at: iTicket (door sales) $5 discount for PAL members of DramaLAB Matinee: Amélie (M) 20th Anniversary restoration Reminiscence (M) The Mole Agent (G) The Ice Road (M)

4.30 7.30 Sun 22 4.30 7.30 Wed 25 4.00 7.30

Saturday 18th September

Dr Tim Chambers Otago University Research Fellow Otago University Research Fellow

20 4.00 7.30 21 2.00

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

GB Community Centre Presented

by Friends of Golden Bay Inc.

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

www.rootsbar.co.nz

88 Commercial St

(Behind the Brigand Café) Entry by gold coin Koha Presented by Friends of Golden Bay Inc.

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Golden Bay weather forecast

NEW STOCK ARRIVING DAILY

Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday 20 August until Tuesday 24 August Friday: Southwesterlies near Farewell, tending southeast later.

Fine although some cloud later.

Saturday: Southeasterlies, gradually tending northeast. Fine and cloudy periods.

Sunday: Northerlies, gradually freshening. Cloud thickening with drizzly showers developing.

Monday: Northerlies, fresh in exposed areas. Drizzly showers, easing for a time later.

Tuesday: Northerlies, becoming strong later. A few showers, probably turning to more general rain later.

Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast.

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

It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.

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Deadline Sale: 1pm 01.09.2021 (NSP)

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What are you seeking in the search for the perfect home/beach house? You want to be near the beach? You want to be able to spread out and have your own spaces? You want to be close to cafes, store, golf course and harbour? Great neighbours, great street! What’s not to love about this place—short term, long term—make it yours! Call me for further Information or an appointment to view. Ref: GB3851

This property of 3614m2 is privately positioned & once you are on the property, you will be amazed by the stunning views out across the Bay. Loads of potential here for someone wanting their own piece of paradise & the land is definitely the ‘diamond’ here! The dwelling has no code compliance & no vendor warranties or undertakings apply, so if you can see the potential, then call me for info or an appt. to view. Ref: GB3852

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Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

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41 SEDDON STREET

46 BEACH ROAD

• 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage • 1000sqm+ section, est. gardens • Workshop, sgl garage • Modern kitchen & decks • ‘Outdoorsy’ persons paradise!

Ref: GB3850 Price: $645,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

• Great views from upstairs living • Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge • 3 dbl bdrms/2 bthm, family home • Huge downstairs storage/bdrm • 2 min stroll to the café/shop/pub!

Ref: GB3848 PBN Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

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92 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA

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• 1053m2 section = loads of space • 3 bdrm/1 bthrm family home • Neat & tidy inside & out • Double garage & lots of space • So close to everything!

Ref: GB3847 NOW $689,000 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

• Modern home built in 2014 • Open plan living area • 4 bdrm/2bthrm, dbl garage • Easycare home on 847m2 section • Close to all amenities of Pōhara Ref: GB3849 Offers Over $885,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

LOCATION IS NUMBER ONE! 364 ABEL TASMAN DR, MOTUPIPI • Proposed 2750m2 flat section • Just 5mins to Town, & Pōhara Beach in opposite direction!

• Motupipi School a short stroll away • Cycleway at your front gate!

Ref: GB3844 O/O $420,000 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

GOLDEN BAY GLASS LTD 96B COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA

• Small, diverse glazing business • Purpose-fitted, spacious workshop • Services the whole of Golden Bay • Great commercial location • Ready for new owner to step in!

Ref: GBC3838 $95,000+GST(if any) GC James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872

Next Friday 27th August is Daffodil Day! There will be the usual three stalls: * Tasman St, Collingwood * * Commercial St - outside Take Note * * Fresh Choice Supermarket * Fresh Daffodils can be dropped off at any of the sites on the day or at First National on Thursday.

Thanks everyone - volunteers, daffodil suppliers, general helpers - we couldn’t organise this without you! Any queries to Sharon 0275 258 255

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Cherie Byrne Admin/ Reception 03 525 8800

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021