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Whale stranding at Farewell Spit

Beached: After 49 pilot whales stranded on Farewell Spit on Monday morning, volunteers arrived with sheets and buckets to keep the marine mammals cool until they could be refloated. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Just over half of the 49 pilot whales which stranded at Farewell Spit on Monday survived and eventually headed out to open water. The bitter-sweet outcome followed two days of intense rescue effort during which Department of Conservation staff and volunteers carried out two re-floats and spent many hours trying to keep the beached pod members alive. At 10.49am on Monday, shortly after the initial alarm was raised, Project Jonah sent out a group text to its registered volunteers of a “possible mass stranding at Golden Bay”. An hour later it mobilised its ground troops with the message, “30-50 whales have stranded at Farewell Spit, please proceed to Triangle Flat. Take wetsuit, vest and self-sufficient equipment”. The GB Weekly arrived on the scene at 11.15am to find dozens of whales laying on

the intertidal flats approximately 1.8km along the spit from the car park and around 400m from high water mark. Approaching the pod, the distinctive sounds of a stranding could be heard – a mournful mix of breathing and squeaking – from the adults, juveniles and calves. A few minutes later, DOC ranger Darren Foxwell was on site to assess the situation, quickly totting up a total of 49 whales of which 10 had already died. By then it was almost low tide, meaning the beached whales would have to endure several hours in the hot sun before any prospect of heading back out to sea. “We’ll be hoping to re-float them around 6pm,” said Darren. Several of the survivors were clearly becoming distressed in the heat of the day, but help was soon at hand as volunteers armed with sheets and buckets trekked across

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Christchurch, who were also on holiday, found out about the stranded whales at Pakawau Store. “We’ve never been to a stranding before,” said Martyn. Despite a lack of experience, the newcomers soon got into the routine, and by 1pm most of the whales were receiving some relieving care and attention. Throughout the afternoon Project Jonah’s trained marine mammal medics joined the rescue effort along with students from Collingwood Area School and numerous Bay residents. As the tide crept in, hopes rose along with the water level, and the stricken creatures began to lift off the sand. Gradually, the whales and their rescuers became more animated, spirits and bodies increasingly buoyant, and the long-awaited crucial stage of the re-float plan was put into action. Continued on page 10

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the beach. Darren gave each group a quick pep-talk on arrival, explaining that sheets should be draped over the whale’s body and doused with water, while taking care to not to obstruct the blow-hole, and warning everyone to stay well clear of the whale’s tail. The first wave of volunteers were predominantly opportunistic responders tourists who had learned about the stranding on arrival at the car park and decided to help out. Many, including Jackie and Warwick Peterson from Muriwai Beach, had never experienced a whale stranding. The couple were holidaying in Golden Bay and had decided to have a day out at the spit. “We came here from Takaka and were going to go for a walk, but then saw something was going on,” said Jackie. Martyn Elliot and Sian Nuttall from

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Civil Defence Welfare volunteers including welfare manager Claire Webster (blue shirt) and facilitator Jim Tetlow (far right). Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT

A group of 14 volunteers gathered last Sunday to undertake a Civil Defence (CD) Welfare training workshop, facilitated by consultant and emergency manager Jim Tetlow. The workshop was convened by Claire Webster, who is the welfare manager for Civil Defence in Golden Bay. “The welfare aspect of CD is about the focus on face-to-face contact with people in need of help during times of crisis,” explained Claire. Jim added: “Civil Defence as an organisation itself doesn’t have a huge number of staff, but is the umbrella for 23 agencies throughout New Zealand. It relies on all the other agencies, and especially volunteers, to help in times of crisis.” The Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is a partnership between Nelson City and Tasman District Councils, plus key partner agencies including the Police, Fire Services, ambulance, Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and local iwi. Under the National CDEM Plan Order 2015, emergency services are expected to use the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) framework to guide each emergency service’s operations. “The most important thing is building resilience by having people prepared, with a personal or household plan of what to do in a crisis. If you’ve got people prepared then you’ve won

half the battle,” said Jim. The Civil Defence Emergency Management website (www. civildefence.govt.nz) provides advice on being prepared for an emergency, such as having sufficient food and water to get through at least three days, cooking alternatives, a grab-bag for necessities such as water, radio and batteries, torches, phone chargers, warm clothes. There is also a section on how to take care of pets and animals during emergencies. In addition, it’s recommended that families make a plan as to where to meet or what to do if a disaster occurs whilst everyone is at work or school. “Training is about preparing volunteers so they are familiar with the process and places they might have to use in an emergency event,” said Jim. That includes Health and Safety considerations and how to meet the needs of people who arrive at a centre. In addition to the workshop attendees, Golden Bay has 20 CD Welfare volunteers. Claire will continue to run ongoing monthly training, and says if anyone is keen, “we would welcome new members…we’re really keen to develop the core group and there’s a real need to get a western Golden Bay group happening.” “The more people the better,” affirmed Jim. Contact: claire.webster@tasman.govt.nz

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The market and information stalls are filling but there is still The latest update on the Third Living Wood Fair indicates space available. Community groups have used this opportunity that even with last year’s Covid gap year, there has been no with good outcomes. A full programme of music is being lined loss of momentum. up by music co-ordinator Liam Kumar, and food stalls offer Preparations are well in hand for the weekend of April goodies from bread to beer. Roots Bar, strongly supportive 17/18, with a growing programme of confirmed workshops of the fair from the outset, has again leaped on board to host and presentations. the pre-fair fundraising party, this year on 13 March at Roots The Building Forum scheduled for Saturday 17 April includes and themed “Viking Woodhalla” ($10 entry - see Woodhalla among other things a talk by returnee eco-architect Jerome Facebook event.).” These are fun parties with prizes for those Partington, and the Forestry Forum for the Sunday panel best dressed to the theme. already has Roger May and Rachel Rose booked. These forums Fairholme Gallery, across the road from the fair’s East are presented by experts offering critical new perspectives on Takaka site, is again showing a complementary wood-themed construction and growing. exhibition that will continue on past the weekend for a further There will also be a series of talks around plantation growing, three weeks. One room will be devoted to Maori mythical building, biology and ecology, forestry, farming and ecosystem paintings by local renowned artist Robin Slow, in collaboration management as well as on the Taonga Puoro (traditional with Brian Flintoff’s carved Taonga Puoro and the resultant Maori musical instruments) on musical sounds backed with display at Fairholme Gallery. vocals from Ariana Tikao, Holly A new Community Tikao Weir and Solomon Rahui Planning for this year’s Living Wood Fair Discussion area is being and recorded by musician Bob is “full steam ahead,” says promotions, added this year for people to Bickerton. This wananga will marketing and advertising manager contribute ideas for improving be continued at the fair. Sacha Horton. community resilience. Robina A second Fairholme Gallery McCurdy will address the space is dedicated to some concept of a community exquisitely crafted works by timber forest already discussed at the Mohua 2042 forum. members of The Fine Woodworking School in Nelson, plus Spaces are available for other discussion ideas. selected pieces from artists Tim Wraight and Steve Halton and Many workshops are already booked, ranging from growing locals Bronwynn Billens and Grant Knowles. The front garden plants (with subjects like pruning, foraging, herbs, cooking will feature some fine garden sculptures from well known and medicines) to alternative building techniques and crafts. sculptors Darryl Frost, David Carson and Jocelynne Bacci. The Rekindle group from Christchurch is back again with new Accommodation is currently being sought for some of the workshops teaching ancient hand skills like their usual spoon- speakers and artists at the fair, preferably through availability carving and string-making. Hell’s Kitchen Forges, another of houses to rent for the weekend only. popular workshop, is back teaching blacksmithing. Booking As far as the organisers are concerned preparations are early is advised. ramping up quickly. Kids have their own workshops; they can hang out for hours “This year has been about fine-tuning a winning recipe,” learning whittling, and bushcraft like fire-lighting and knife says promotions, marketing and advertising manager Sacha skills the correct way and under supervision, or woodworking Horton. “It’s now full steam ahead.” with Weka Workshop. livingwoodfair@gmail.com A new idea this year is the creation of land-based For stall bookings: livingwoodmarket@gmail.com environmental artworks by an enthusiastic team of 13 locals, Ticket purchase from Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda. using natural materials such as wood offcuts, bamboo and co.nz/2021/living-wood-fair2/nelson-tasman rocks, that will undoubtedly stimulate garden art ideas.

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LE T TERS What’s in store when no BNZ branch in Takaka?

Today I followed the instructions of the BNZ letter received this week and called the 0800 number listed to confirm a new and lower interest rate on a home loan. After three hours and fifteen minutes on hold listening to (good) background music I finally hung up. Read the paper again and they had also suggested showing up at a local branch to get the job done. This is our future?!

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It’s great to see people care enough about our environment to take action. The recently formed GB Marine Restoration Group has some fantastic ideas. I’m currently working in New South Wales, marine farming in a marine park that has no anchorage zones on sensitive areas of bryozoan and sea grass. This also extends to not setting long lines in these areas. More riparian planting of our inland waterways is a nobrainer in stemming the siltation issues plaguing much of New Zealand’s intertidal and inshore zones. Predators such as starfish and kina are out of control and have created barrens on much of Golden Bay’s coastline. If we can manage to bring these predators under control the seaweeds sponges and algae will help restore our marine ecosystems on these rocky reefs and there would be no need for artificial replicas. Hika Rountree

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The council-community facility known as Rec Park Centre was designed and constructed with the 80:20 requirement. The community was required to contribute $840,000, (20 per cent of the total project cost). In 2016, the Golden Bay Shared Recreation Facility Inc (GBSRF) completed a detailed application to the Lottery Grants Board (LGB) for $440,000. The LGB decision was to award the grant with specific exclusions. In fact, they determined that the NBS Stadium was closely aligned with

their target outcomes for the community. Therefore, the entire grant was utilised by directing the funds towards construction of that space. The NBS Stadium is for sport and recreation with indoor courts for badminton, basketball, netball, pickleball and volleyball. Also, it hosted the 2017 GBSRF final fundraiser Gala Opening Event, as well as the 2019 Golden Bay Sports Awards. GB Community Board member Averill Grant (GBW 19/2) is quite wrong to believe that any part of the Lottery Grants Board fund “was allocated to demolition”. Ms Grant is a foundation trustee of the Golden Bay Grand Stand Trust which has raised funds as a charitable entity. The Trust could seek LGB funding for earthquake renovation work based upon the Golden Bay grandstand strengthening design features report Option B - IL2 (11 February 2020). This report was prepared by WSP Opus for TDC. It includes designs for load bearing, fire-rated protection, electrical and lighting, and potable and firefighting water supply. At that time, the estimated cost of reinstating the grandstand for public use was $930,000. Sara Chapman

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Next week, Golden Bay has an opportunity to have its say on how Tasman District Council (TDC) spends its money over the next 10 years. As part of its review of the Long Term Plan (LTP), the council’s Strategy and Policy Committee is holding a public meeting next Thursday at Takaka’s Rec Centre. TDC prepares a LTP every three years in consultation with the community and, based on early community input through the 2020 Vision process and a number of councillor workshops, TDC has now produced a draft LTP 2021-2031. The document sets out council activities and priorities for the next 10 years, including costs, how the council intends to pay for it, and what it means for rates and council debt. It is one of the authority’s key planning documents. The consultation document and supporting information will be open for feedback from 4 March until 6 April, with the Takaka meeting kicking off the consultation. The meeting opens with a public forum at 9.30am but anyone wishing to speak is asked to register via TDC’s website prior to the meeting. After the meeting Bay residents are invited to attend an informal drop-in session with the mayor, councillors and TDC’s leadership team. That’s not the end of the public consultation on the LTP; hearings will be held from 19-21 April, including in Takaka, where the public will have an opportunity to speak to the panel before the final decisions are taken on the adoption of the plan. TDC Strategy and Policy Committee meeting is at 9.30am on Thursday 4 March at the Rec Centre, Takaka.

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Motueka Kai Fest is colourful, family fun day bringing community together in celebration of our region’s outstanding produce. It’s a fabulous day out full of great entertainment and delicious kai and attracts over 6,000 people each year. This year the kai fest is at a new, big location on Goodman Reserve right next to the Rec Centre in Motueka. You’ll find heaps of things to do – there are two entertainment stages, lots of kai with local and international flavours, a bar serving locally sourced drinks, great local bands, performances, workshops and educational initiatives and a cook-off competition. There will be a large area set aside for educational games, circus performers and aerial skills. Gates open at 10.30am with the opening ceremony and kapa haka kicking off the day at 11am. There’ll be plenty to keep you entertained all day with special guests Knights of the Dub Table from 4.30 to 6pm. Sunday 28 February, Goodman Reserve, 40 Old Wharf Road, Motueka, 11am-6pm, gates open at 10.30am. See our website www.motuekakaifest.nz for a detailed look at what’s on. Entry is a gold coin koha.

Tea and Talk in the Park

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Older people in the Bay are warmly invited to a morning tea in the park as part of Age Concern Nelson Tasman’s Summer Activity Series. Every summer the charity organises a series of free outdoor activities and events across the region as part of their work towards supporting social connectedness and wellbeing. In Golden Bay there will be an outdoor Tea and Talk at the Village Green, 33 Commercial Street, Takaka on Wednesday 10 March between 10 and 11.30am. Anyone is welcome to come along, enjoy a cuppa and meet some others. The event is being held in conjunction with Heartland Services. There’s no need to book – simply turn up and enjoy. Tea and Talk was established in Golden Bay in 2018 and meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the Anglican Parish Hall. It provides the opportunity for those aged 65+ years to get together for a weekly cuppa and chat. For more information please contact Marrit 03 544 7624 ext 4 or email community@ageconcernnt.org.nz

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Water restrictions are now in place for some areas. These are updated every week as the Dry Weather Taskforce meets to balance demand against the available supply. Please check the website for updates on the current restrictions. Even if restrictions aren’t in place for you, now is the time when we all need to conserve water as much as possible. There’s lots you can do at home and at work to reduce your water use. Check them out at tasman.govt.nz/water-saving-tips and remember, every drop counts!

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Regional Land and Public Transport Plans – have your say We’re asking for feedback on the Draft Te Tauihu Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2021 – 2031 and the Nelson-Tasman joint Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2021 – 2031. Submissions are welcome until 17 March 2021. The RLTP prioritises the transport projects for the next seven years and seeks funding for them. The RPTP proposes some changes to the bus services in Richmond and Nelson to improve the service as well as providing new services to Wakefield and Motueka. Get all the details on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund – apply now The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund applications are now invited until 30 April. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. The fund is to help young people aged from 5 to 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which Council administers locally on their behalf. The next funding round closes on 30 April 2021. Head to tasman.govt.nz/grants to check out the funding guidelines and complete an application form.

PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE Applicant: Golden Bay RSA Event: ANZAC Day Parade Location: Commercial Street, Tākaka (from number 19 to number 81 Commercial Street. Alternate route: Motupipi Street, Junction Street and Reilly Street. Date and time: Sunday 25 April 2021, 8.30 am to 10.30 am Objections close 5.00 pm Friday 12 March 2021. Please send any objections to megan.bell@tasman.govt.nz

COUNCIL HUI For a full list of upcoming meetings visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar Strategy and Policy Committee Thursday 4 March, 9.30 am. Golden Bay Recreation Park Centre, Tākaka Valley Highway, Tākaka. Public forum. Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 9 March, 9.30 am. Collingwood Fire Station, Elizabeth Street, Collingwood. Public forum.

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SOL’S JOBS FOR MARCH Vegetable care Water well every couple days if required. Save seed. Lift trailing kumara runners, or trim. Extend cropping by cloching sensitive crops like eggplants. Keep removing tomatoes laterals. Thin carrots, beetroot and parsnip. Mound slightly. Use coffee grounds to deter carrot rust fly. Chop down summer green crops at flowering stage. Leave a month before planting. Sow winter green crops or heavily mulch unused beds. Plant winter/spring vegetables like cabbage and spinach beet. Spray brassicas weekly with Bt until white butterflies go away. Liquid fertilise greens, leeks and brassicas. Keep mulching late potatoes and yams. Weed out oxalis bulbs now. Collect and squash shield bugs before they overwinter. Trim fronds, feed and mulch asparagus well. Hothouse: Maintain ventilation, daily watering and liquid feeding to prolong crop harvest. Spray with garlic and pyrethrum vs aphids and whitefly. Mulch. Sow/plant winter salads or green crops. For transplanting: All seeds 23 and 27 March. Spring onions and leafy greens (spinach, spinach beet, silverbeet, lettuce, endive, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli) (best 5-6, 24 March). Herbs and flowers (also 4 and 22 March). Sow direct: All seeds 23 and 27 March. Salads, spring onions, kohlrabi (best 5-6, 24 March). Carrots, beetroot, radish, and turnip (also 1-3, 28-29 March). Flowers (4 and 22 March). Peas (best 7 and 26-27 March). Plant: Best 9-21 March. Salad greens, spinach, cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli. Flowers eg bulbs. Herb care Plant herbs, eg parsley, or transplant self-seeded perennials like chives. Sow herb seed directly. Harvest herbs for drying, or trim back flowers or leave to seed. Weed and mulch. Fruit care Support heavily laden branches. Net grapes and figs. Complete summer fruit pruning. Prune berries. Sow beneficial understorey plants. Remove cardboard moth larvae traps. Burn. Frost/wind-protect sensitive fruits, eg avocados. Spray all fruits with diluted seaweed. Spray disease-prone fruit with copper oxychloride vs fungal diseases after harvest, before leaf fall. Spray citrus with neem oil vs insect pests to reduce sooty mould. Spray lime sulphur on stonefruit trees vs pests and diseases. Insert trichodowels vs silverleaf fungus. General garden care: Mulch mow or resow bald spots in lawn. Make lots of compost with crop residues, etc. Make last comfrey brew. Take tip cuttings of ornamentals and herbaceous plants. Collect seaweed/seagrass and mulch. Plant shelter trees and shrubs for protection and habitat. Prune shelter for sun and airflow. Shred prunings.

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Make the most of your home-grown abundance through good storage, processing, and feasts with family and friends. Harvest timing Each crop has various cues that indicate they are ready to be picked for eating. Many vegetables and fruits change colour when ripe (like tomatoes and grapes). Many vegetables have a shiny sheen to them when ready – watermelons being an exception. Avocados also go dull when ready. Crop size determines whether they are ready too, and sometimes their name: today’s zucchinis left to grow are tomorrow’s marrows. Gherkins, on the other hand (really fleshy cucumbers), are harvested early. Beans, if not picked, will quickly produce seed (no longer snap beans) and are more suitable for shelling and lightly steaming. Some beans are harvested when the pod is dry. Pumpkins are best picked when the stalk and associated tendril turn brown. Onions are ready when tops flop over. Sweet corn is ready once the tassels go brown. Many fruits give off a distinct aroma when ripe. Some fruits go soft when ripe like peaches while apples are best picked firm, not soft. Fresh vegetables are ideally picked just prior to eating for best quality, vitamins and enzymes. Ongoing picking stalls the

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• 17 February: A French tourist was caught speeding and arrested for unpaid speeding fines. His vehicle was also written off the road due to bald tyres, so we probably saved his life as well. • 18 February: A 55-year-old local male was arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court. • Two groups of visitors to Kahurangi Lighthouse were reported to be openly consuming drugs in front of other trampers, including children. Police are making enquiries. • Police are working with GBHS regarding the ease at which children are obtaining vape machines and products. Parents, if your child has one of these, the law is the same as cigarettes. It is unlawful for persons under 18 to be in possession or use these devices. Please feel free to destroy your child’s device or drop it off at a Police station for destruction. • 20 February: Two cavers’ vehicles were broken into and items including a blue and red Giant Trance carbon fibre mountain bike stolen. Police are making enquiries. The offence occurred on Canaan Road where other dishonesty and unlawful hunting offences have been reported lately. • 20-21 February: A road policing team spent the weekend in Golden Bay and reported excellent driving behaviours and commented on what a positive and friendly community we police. Three drivers were processed for excess breath alcohol. • 22 February: Damage to, and property stolen from, a recently vacated property in Waitapu Road, Takaka. • We’re still having lots of lost and found property reported. A pair of prescription transition glasses were found at Onekaka Wharf. A hearing aid and a piece of pounamu were found outside Trash Palace around 5 February. A black Sony camera inside a black soft case was lost between Labyrinth Rocks and Takaka township. A bike tool was found on the bike path near the hospital and a box of tools was found on SH60 near Collingwood. • It’s coming up to that time of year where people are harvesting cannabis (yes it’s still illegal and we do care). If you see anything suspicious please report it to us directly, call 105, or report online at the Police website. • Hunters – please ensure you have the express permission of landowners before hunting on people’s property. Firearms licenses are a privilege not a right in NZ. In the current environment it would be very wise to stick religiously to the rules. • Apparently there is a female jogger running in the early hours of the morning on Glenview Road in the dark. Two motorists have reported to Police finding it very difficult to see you in your dark clothing and no torch. If this is you, please wear something reflective or get a light. Run in the oncoming lane when no footpath is available, so that you can move out of the way of approaching traffic. That would be much appreciated. Stay safe out there.

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“Golden eyed hunter. Silent winged terror of the unwary.” Photo: J P Mower.

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The distinctive “morepork” call of the ruru is familiar to many New Zealanders. It can be heard at night in wellvegetated urban areas and in both exotic and native forests. A nocturnal bird of prey, ruru hunt silently. Their soft wing feathers make no sound as they swoop on their prey. Because their eyes cannot rotate in their sockets all owls, including ruru, have extraordinary head movements. The head has an amazing 270 degrees of rotation. With keen hearing and highly specialised eyes ruru can detect even the slightest movement. Twice I have observed one feeding. Once, catching moths in its sharply hooked beak under a street light and on another occasion swooping silently to the ground to snatch a mouse in its talons. The ruru’s diet consists of small birds (especially waxeyes), mice and rats, large insects - weta, cicadas, moths, and huhu beetles. Indigestible material is ejected through the mouth as a pellet. Secondary poisoning with rodenticides can be a problem for this bird. Ruru are a powerful figure in Maori mythology and tradition. Many family groups believed they had a special relationship with an ancestral spirit that took the form of a ruru. They believed that these owl spirits acted as guardians and had the power to protect, warn and advise.

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Takaka Bowling Club recently hosted the Maui Mitchell Memorial Trophy, with teams coming from Pohara, Stoke, Motueka and Riwaka to compete. Do Mitchell inaugurated the trophy as a memorial to her husband

Mo in 1986-87 and it has been played annually since. Members of the Mitchell family played in the teams and the winners were presented with the trophy by Laurelee Duff, née Mitchell. A raffle was run with the proceeds going to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

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Review: High Ground

ALISTAIR HUGHES

Hearing this absorbing film referred to as a “meat pie western” can be initially confusing, but apparently it is quite simple. Just as spaghetti westerns were filmed in Italy, meat pie westerns are filmed in Australia. Set in the vast and spectacular Arnhem Land of north-eastern Australia in the 1930s, High Ground is a sprawling adventure and ultimately a tragedy stemming from the clash of colonial and indigenous cultures. There are enough gunfights and horse-mounted pursuits of renegade tribes across vast sweeps of untamed land to keep any devotee of the traditional western genre very happy. But, having been filmed last year, the representation of the indigenous people is infinitely more accurate and sympathetic than anything Hollywood produced in its heyday. In another classic western trope, Jacob Junior Nayinggul plays Gutjuk, a young Aboriginal man with a foot very much in both worlds. The survivor of an appalling tragedy, the massacre of almost his entire community by white authorities 12 years earlier, he is brought up in a Christian mission, bilingual and subservient to his new “family”. But when Baywara, his uncle who also escaped death that day, establishes himself as a warlord and wreaks vengeance on neighbouring settler’s homesteads, Gutjuk finds himself drawn back to his original way of life. Simon Baker is Travis, the more progressive face of the colonial police, who respects the native people and their right to administer their own land. A veteran sniper of WWI, he witnessed the original massacre and passionately believes this injustice must be atoned for. Unfortunately, his partner Eddy does not share the same noble intentions, and is racist, bitter and perpetually angry. When Travis is tasked with hunting down Baywara, he elects to take Gutjub as his tracker, rather than unsteady Eddy. Unfortunately, the authorities have other plans for Travis, wanting to bury him along with all remaining evidence of the original massacre, and dispatch Eddy to make sure that his former comrade in arms “disappears”. The wily sharpshooter is well aware of his own government’s planned treachery, but is caught completely off guard when captured by Gutjub’s people, which sends the story in a completely different and fascinating direction. An opportunity to learn more about Gutjub’s culture is presented to both the film’s characters, and the audience. The introduction of Esmerelda Marimowa as the fiery Gulwurri, as well as South African-born Kiwi Caren Pistorius as mission matriarch Claire, brings a much-needed female perspective to the testosterone-charged escapades of the menfolk from both cultures. Veteran Australian actor Jack Thompson, now as craggy and weatherbeaten as the outback landscape itself, is utterly convincing in his role as Police Chief Moran, bringing almost absurd levels of gravitas to the story. This is matched in every way by Witiyana Marika as Aboriginal elder Dharrpa, making an absolutely electrifying scene when these two spokesmen for their respective peoples face one another in a tense negotiation. And it is not often you can say that about a sequence involving two elderly men sitting in chairs talking. Marika also served as a producer on the film and cites the 1964 film Zulu as one of his inspirations. And, it has to be said, the Village Theatre’s sound system absolutely brings the Australian outback to life, almost compelling you to raise your feet off the floor for fear of snakes and the various other wildlife we are so mercifully free from on this side of the pond. Director Stephen Johnson apparently worked for two decades to make this film, with the full support of the indigenous Yolngu people. The awe-inspiring and little-seen beauty of Kakadu National Park is good enough reason in itself to see this memorable tale of the “wild west”. West of the Tasman Sea, that is. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2021

Screening Schedule - February & March Fri 26 5.00 Spread your Wings (PG) (Final) 8.00 Summerland (PG) Sat 27 5.00 Penguin Bloom (PG) (Final) 8.00 Pixie (R16) Sun 28 5.00 Art on Screen: Botticelli, Florence and the Medici 8.00 The People Upstairs (R16) Tue 2 8.00 Pixie (R16) Wed 3 5.00 Art on Screen: Botticelli, Florence & Medici (Final) 8.00 High Ground (R16) Thu 4 1.00 Matinee: The People Upstairs (R16) (Final) 8.00 Minari (PG) Fri 5 5.00 Pixie (R16) 8.00 ** The Painter and the Thief ** (M) Encore (Fin) Sat 6 5.00 Summerland (PG) 8.00 High Ground (R16) Sun 7 5.00 Minari (PG) 8.00 **Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2020/21** Timed to celebrate: International Women’s Day 8th March 2021 Tue 9

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Movie Descriptions THE PEOPLE UPSTAIRS (R16) Spain 1h21 Comedy, Subtitles Hitting a brick wall in their 15-year-long relationship, a couple invites the younger and livelier couple living upstairs for a get-together - o ne t hat diver t s into unexpected places.

AMMONITE (R16) UK, Australia, USA 1h57 Romance, Drama 1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) and Charlotte (Saoirse Ronan) are sent to convalesce by the sea. They develop an intense and forbidden relationship.

HIGH GROUND (R16) Australia 1h44 Action, Thriller Inspired by true events, this 1930s-set action thriller sees Travis (ex-soldier) cross paths with tracker, Gutjuk (a young Aboriginal man) years after he saved him farom being killed by white men as a child.

MINARI (PG) USA 1h55 Drama In this Sundance-winning drama set in 1980s Arkansas, a K o re a n Am e r i c a n b oy must come to terms with his surroundings when their family moves to a mobile home in the middle of nowhere. PIXIE (R16) UK 1h34 Comedy, Crime Olivia Cooke leads in a heist to avenge her mother’s death in this Irish crime comedy. Unfortunately, she’s forced to team up with two everyday lads who accidentally run over a man trying to kill her.

NOMADLAND (M) USA 1h48 Drama Fern, a woman who loses ever ything in the Great Recession embarks on a j o u r n e y t h ro u g h t h e American West as a vandwelling modern-day nomad. Features real life nomads. RŪRANGI (M) New Zealand 1h27 Drama When a tragedy shakes the confidence of a young trans activist he returns to the hometown he fled years ago to rediscover himself in this Aotearoa dramatic feature. WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2020/21 Australia 1h58 WAFT is a selection of unique Adventure, Documentary films chosen in celebration of inspiring women from a variety of cultures and sports around the world who are doing extraordinary things in Recorded Live Performance the name of adventure.

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Whale stranding at Farewell Spit: volunteers work

Human chain: around 120 volunteers link up with DOC staff on Monday evening to encourage the pod to head for open water rather than swim back towards Farewell Spit beach. The 38 whales ...

Continued from page 1 The 38 surviving whales were corralled into a tight group before approximately 120 rescuers formed a human chain to coax the whales into deeper water and to discourage them from swimming back towards shore. As the light faded and rescuers were pulled off the beach all seemed to be going well. However, shortly after first light on Tuesday morning, the pod was found to have re-stranded in the same location. On

closer inspection 10 individuals were declared dead and DOC staff and around 50 volunteers worked quickly to prepare for a re-float of the remaining 28 whales on the 8am high tide. Speaking to The GB Weekly in the afternoon, DOC community ranger Andrew Lamason said the operation appeared to have been a success thanks to a “really cool” group of around 50 volunteers who had encouraged the whales to head out to sea. “The pod milled about and went deeper,” said Andrew.

“The pod split into three sub-groups all out off the edge of the low tide platform.” Early on Wednesday morning Project Jonah reported that no whales had been sighted on Farewell Spit, and the coastline south to Collingwood was being checked. It was discovered, however, that 10 of the dead whales had been washed off the spit and presumed to have drifted south. At around 9am, DOC ranger Amanda Harvey gathered her

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...milled around, and on Tuesday morning were were found to have re-stranded in the same location. Photos: Jo Richards.

team for a final briefing before packing up the Farewell Spit operations centre. Project Jonah general manager Darren Grover was about to head back to head office in Auckland. “Our job here is done; we’re handing over to DOC and local iwi,” said Darren, who believes Project Jonah’s systems are improving all the time. But he stressed that it’s the volunteers who make a successful rescue operation. “The people were fantastic - their help was

greatly appreciated.” Apart from offering people a chance to get up close with marine mammals, and make a contribution to conservation, strandings also create an opportunity for scientists to further their understanding of cetacean physiology and behaviour. At this event a researcher from Massey University implanted microchips and sampled DNA from dead whales so that, should carcasses be washed up, individuals can be identified.

“The next step is to microchip live whales,” said DOC ranger Amanda Harvey. In addition, drone footage shot by the researchers this week is already providing valuable insights into whale behaviour, including identifying leaders, who could help draw the pod back out to open water, explained Amanda. If anyone sees a whale alive or dead, they are asked to contact DOC’s hotline on: 0800 DOC HOT

A volunteer helps to keep a stranded whale cool. A “pod” of human helpers get ready to move a pilot whale into deeper water on Monday evening.

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Takaka Library staff are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the “1000 Books Before School” programme. From Monday, 1 March, all Golden Bay families and their children, from birth to five years of age, are invited to register by signing up at the library. Upon enrolment, participants will receive a booklet in which to record the number of books read. It serves as a useful guide, recommends books, great quotes and many good suggestions of alternatives, such as nursery rhymes and songs, which also count towards the goal of 1000. The aim is to encourage parents, grandparents and caregivers to read aloud to their tamariki right from birth, to stimulate and strengthen the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, understanding and word meaning. Studies have proven that preschoolers who are read to throughout their lives have better vocabulary, are better prepared for reading and develop a love of learning. Supported by Tasman District Council, both Takaka and Richmond libraries are now rolling out the incentive, founded by Motueka library and the Motueka Family Service Centre in November 2017. They ran a pilot programme over 25 months that was a huge success. From 300 registrations, 110 children ticked off 100 books, 70 achieved 500 books and 57 children

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SUDOKU

No. 525

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

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

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No. 525

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Previous solution - Medium

8 6 4 2 1 3 9 7 5

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

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

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

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completed 1000 books in just over two years. Included in the programme are rewards, such as a complimentary children’s book, stickers, and a tote bag at 100 books. After reading 500 books the family will receive a gift voucher for a local cafe. Upon achieving 1000 books, there is a gift of a toy weka and a certificate of congratulations. But much more than that, participants receive the reward of a lifelong love of reading. The reading aloud of books (any books, not just library books) can be by anyone and the repetition of books can be counted, as Nerissa Cottle explained. “We have nearly 30 people signed up already, from our soft launch. We are all excited, because it’s been a long time coming and it’s good to get it finally up and running.” Takaka librarian Doris Symmons stressed the importance of reading to children from birth, and wants people to know that “If the children are nearly five, there is still time.” Takaka Library manager Carolyn Roberts said, “There are many different ways of undertaking the programme. Come along and talk to any of the librarians.” Acknowledging all local businesses and organisations that have supported the scheme, including TDC, Carolyn added, “We appreciate the support of Nelson Building Society.”

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6 8 2 5 9 7 4 3 1

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9 5 8 7 3 2 1 4 6

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From left, Pete Taylor, outdoor education and health teacher at CAS and Braden Fa’avae, English teacher. Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT

Collingwood Area School principal Hugh Gully is enthusiastic about two new teachers appointed to join his teaching team for 2021: English teacher, Braden Fa’avae and Outdoor Education and Health teacher, Pete Taylor. Samoa-born and raised in Nelson, Braden has taught English for half of his 20-year career. From 2006 he taught at Ao Tawhiti (previously named Unlimited) in Christchurch city. Braden describes the philosophy and curriculum at that school as “personalised and based on student’s interests.” Moving to Collingwood “to have a family experience close to nature” was a plan Braden and his wife Emma had discussed for “sometime in the future”, but that manifested sooner than expected. The couple have two young children – Van, aged four, and Behr (two). Ardent about the impact of nature on the child’s (and everyone’s) brain, Braden is currently reading results from studies by a Nelson peer, Matt P Stevenson, on the importance of children spending time in nature. “It has a really powerful developmental impact, helps reduce the stress and resets the brain after device use or screen time,” explained Braden. Excited by the interview with Hugh, and CAS Board of Trustees’ presentation of the school’s personalised nature and ecology-based curriculum, Braden is looking forward to

developing his English classes based on those principles. Wairarapa-born Pete Taylor has taught Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Health at Whangarei Boys High and Kamo High Schools. Prior to that he travelled overseas for three years. Recently married, Pete and his wife Hallie are passionate about the outdoors and everything Golden Bay offers. “Everything is here – national parks, ocean, rivers, lakes, worldrenowned rock-climbing….” Pete is super-keen to take up all opportunities with his students, “I’m a big kayaker. A lot of my training was in the Abel Tasman.” He already has a crew of CAS students keen on entering a team into the Waka Ama tournament. That has been delayed until later in the year, but he is hopeful they can continue with some after-school training in the meantime. Also a teacher of Health or Hauora, Pete explained: “Hauora is ‘te whare tapa wha’ – based on the four walls of your wellbeing – physical, mental, social and spiritual.” He will be teaching his z Only fly your aircraft during daylight hours students the importance of keeping a balance in all aspects of Hauora, the philosophy being that if one is out of balance, then z If your aircraft becomes entangled in power everything is “not okay”. lines or electrical equipment, or flies into a In accordance with Braden’s thinking, Pete also believes substation, phone us on 0800 508 100. We will www.NetworkTasman.co.nz in the importance of re-engaging children with their local z n .o c . n a m s aTk rsafely ow t e N .w w w it for you. The team who work on retrieve . nnao mhs24hr aT•k rand w Nwww.NetworkTasman.co.nz w Response •4Phone 508 100 001 805 0z0n8.o0ce P eosFault ntaround oep s.we Rw tlua F rhare 2trained0800 environment. our lines to enter these Fault Response • Phone 0800 508 100 001 8z0 0a8m 0sean h24hr Pt•e n e s n o p s e R t l u a F r h 4 2 Email us at info@networktasman.co.nz n5 .o c0. n t kor o w @ o f n i t a s u l i a m E facilities safely and are on call to help.

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CLASSIFIEDS PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLOTTE! Have a lovely day - you deserve it! Lots of love from your old man.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GARDENING help wanted in Tukurua for 40 hours over March/ April. Looking for someone with experience and self directing. Ph Stuart 027 406 2260. TAKAKA Retreat Day, Saturday 20 March, 9.30am-2.30pm. Bring your own lunch, a koha is invited. Queries and registration ph Bertha Newman 524 8440 or Kare Moynagh 027 245 7800. NEED help writing your personal or family story? Contact Charlotte Squire and her team for help with all aspects of writing and publishing. Ph 027 525 7455, charlottesquirecoms@ gmail.com 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. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

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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. 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. PARADISE Entertainment, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are The GB Weekly’s agents. Or email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours are Mon-Wed, 9am-5pm.

$8,000 Community Grant 16th

Round

The RSC Community Grant is now open to applicants. The purpose of the grant is to distribute funds to organisations such as cultural, philanthropic, charitable, sporting, educational or any other purpose that benefits the Golden Bay community or a section of it.

DROP-IN SESSION WITH THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

Tasman District Council is holding its Strategy and Policy Committee meeting on 4 March 2021 at the Golden Bay Recreation Park Centre. The meeting opens with a Public Forum at 9.30 am (note, the Public Forum is limited to 30 minutes and speakers are asked to register via the Council’s website prior to the meeting – go to tasman.govt.nz and search ‘speaking at the public forum’). After the meeting from 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm, Golden Bay residents are invited to attend an informal drop-in session with the Mayor, Councillors and the Council’s Leadership Team. Come along for a cup of tea and a chat.

Applications Close: 5pm, Wednesday 31st March 2021 Application forms to be collected from the Country Store Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm & Sat: 9am – 12pm Enquiries ph: 929 7519

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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

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.

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. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECTURE and landscape concept design. Ideas and materials integrate with site, context and local conditions. Ph George 027 369 3118. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576. CELEBRANT, marriage registered. Ph Hera Livingston 525 8771. CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep. Puponga-Takaka Hill. Query or quote ph Steve 021 0810 1146. 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. CURTAIN TRACKS in 10 colours, with bends if necessary; NZ-made quality available as a double system; have us make up your lined curtains in a high-end floor-to-ceiling. Ph Tracey, Imagine designs 027 440 0071 or call in next to GB Glass and view our Luxaflex blind stand and fabrics. ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500. ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432. FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

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

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. GOLDEN Bay Storage, Takaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Rob and Marg 525 9698, 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help? LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

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

SOLLYS

Contractors

PORTABLE SAW MILLING. High yield, low waste, bandsaw milling. Great for dimensional timber or flitches. Suitable for any log size on any site. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913. PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

SUMMER fruit pruning (citrus, stone and pip fruit), garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112. SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. TAKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers. Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Local Wastewater Design Services. AES system specialists no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph 524 8222.

Providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving services since 1928

EARTHMOVING & CONTRACTING: House sites, driveways Culvert installations Drainage Land development Farm maintenance

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FOR ALL YOUR CARTAGE NEEDS: General Freight Storage Bulk Cartage Livestock

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027 690 0769 | Free Quotation Local People providing Local Service

MOTUEKA

SUPPLIER OF: Stock Feed Fertilisers Spreading: Spreadmark certified with GPS mapping Aggregates Compost, bark, landscape gravels, pea straw

Phone 525 9843

FLOORING TO SUIT YOUR STYLE flooringxtra.co.nz | 23 Old Wharf Road, Motueka P: 03 528 7530 | motueka@flooringxtra.co.nz

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

TO GIVE AWAY / Koha

ACUPUNCTURE: Japanese style, private and ACC, sculptural face lifting massage (new). Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial St, Takaka, ph 027 221 0045.

MICROFICHE reader. Ph Sally 525 8086.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga FOUND. Prescription lens for eyeglasses. Road island, GBHS. Ph 525 6094, 022 071 8067.

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 Mondays. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. 94 Fraser Road, Rangihaeata, Saturday 27 February, 9am start. Horse covers and tack, furniture, books, games, crockery etc.

CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2019 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970.

Healing with Grace

ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111. LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, iridologist, Reiki master, reflexology, herbal apothecary. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797.

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

ROTARY clothes line, as new at Pohara, $70. Ph 021 047 6219.

Dr Sally Dawson Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106 CBTSM, H IRMT R MNZ O P Gift R Vouchers ACT OR Available MNZCA

ACC Registered

22 Meihana Street, Takaka www.takakachiropractic.com

SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.

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

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

TOYOTA Yaris, 2006, 157,400km, three-door manual, one owner, WOF and reg. Scruffy but otherwise in excellent condition, $2700. Ph 027 649 6826. MITSUBISHI Lancer station wagon, 2006, 133,500km, WOF, reg. $2800 ono. Ph 027 672 1648. LAMBS, four wether lambs, small but healthy, brown and white. $50 each ono. Ph 027 601 1433.

HYLINE PULLETS

FOR SALE

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Specialising to optimise health, resolve pain, trauma and injury. Working with individuals, children and babies.

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

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

Ph 027 338 9504

Reiki Master: healer

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

Tuesdays & Fridays

027 732 4476

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT

021 158 2357

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

SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019.

&

Physiotherapist: Anel Baker Mondays, and Thursday mornings Phone: 021 0534 337

GENERATOR, 2.3kw, petrol, near-new condition. $360. Ph Bruce 027 232 0609.

telephone

Healing with Grace

Collingwood Health Centre

Readings with Master Reader Nate

BLINDS, blinds, blinds: sunscreen, blockout, translucent, venetians, verticals, duettes by Luxaflex, beauty is in the detail. Ph Tracey from Imagine designs for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071 or call in and view our blind stand and showroom next to GB Glass, Takaka. WINDOW repairs. At home or work. Ph Golden Bay Glass 525 7274. 96 Commercial Street.

MASSAGE, $50. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101. MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

CHILDREN’S wooden table and chair set, wooden mud kitchen, brand new unopened Panasonic vacuum cleaner, all $200 each. Ph Tess 027 362 5598, 525 6245.

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Chiropractor Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

Toyota Previa XL 1999, 304,000km, WOF and reg, 8-seater with tether points, genuine sale. $2500 ono. Ph Tess 027 362 5598, 525 6245.

MAZDA B2200 DIESEL UTE

021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered

Flat deck single-cab ute. Tidy condition, new warrant, new tyres.185,000km. $2,200 Ph Ken 027 581 9895

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57 Abel Tasman Drive, Takaka

The Ray White Team "Teamwork divides the tasks and multiples the success" Unknown Working as a team, helps us to provide the best service possible to all our clients and customers. In our office, its doesn't matter who you speak with, as we are all working together for a common cause. We are local people, helping to secure best price possible for your biggest asset.

New Listing/Open Home For Sale: SET DATE: Closes 1pm, Tues 11th March 2021- Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 27th February 11.00 - 11.30am VOLUMINOUS VILLA ON HALF AN ACRE - Proudly brought to you, this multi-generational family home set on over half an acre of luscious soil - with no neighbours! This property is calling for new owners who need space, simplicity, and convenience, are you the new homeowner? Get in touch now to find out more and view at one of the open homes, this will not sell before 1pm, 11th March 2021.

23 Haile Lane, Pohara Valley

Whether, it's Billy and Sam at the open homes, viewings and property appraisals, Clarissa in the office answering the phone and emails, or Jenna looking after our clients rental properties, we are a tight-knit unit providing a service to our community. Why We’re Better Together: 1. Working together facilitates idea generation and creativity 2. Teamwork improves productivity, efficiency and brings better results 3. Working in teams boosts morale and motivation 4. Blends complementary strengths 5. When we work together, we learn faster 6. Teamwork relieves stress and builds trust 7. Working together improves customer service

"Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people"

Final Open Home

Steve Jobs

For Sale: TENDER: Closes 1pm, Tues 2nd March 2021- Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 27th February 1.00 - 1.30pm CASTAWAY COTTAGE - Historical and humble, "Castaway" has been a much loved permanent home for my client for over 25 years, beautifully maintained, it was originally the single men's quarters for the cement works - oh if the walls could talk! We welcome you to view as soon as you can, the property is offered for sale, fully furnished, by closed Tender on 2nd March 2021.

We can support you because we support each other!

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

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

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON CAFE. Delicious bagels, salmon platter, pizza, coffees and more. Open every day from 9am till 4pm. Our fishing lake is closed for maintenance till Friday 26 March. www.anatokisalmon.co.nz

181 Commercial Street, Takaka This 4-bedroom home is situated right in the heart of Takaka. You can’t judge this home by a drive-by, as it is surprisingly spacious inside. Still relatively original, it is waiting for someone to add their signature to it. Sitting on a 797m2 section with a garage and room to add a vege garden etc. See you Sunday from 11.30-12 Deadline Sale 11-03-2021 2pm. Not Sold Prior.

www.goldenbayproperty.com Reference: 3811 Contact Sarah-Jane Brown ph 0274 222 577

“Committed to Great Service and Honest Reliable Communication”

GOLDEN BAY FIRST NATIONAL

Licensed Agents REAA 2008. 50 Commercial Street, Takaka

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Ray White Golden Bay Property Management DID YOU KNOW?

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details. COURTHOUSE CAFE, Collingwood. Closed from 12pm this Saturday, 27 February, for a private function. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm. Pizzas on Fridays, 5-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - Under Section 60A Fixed Term Tenancies dated after 11.02.21 must become Periodic Tenancies unless contrary notice is given: 1. The parties agree to renew or extend the fixed term; or 2. The parties agree not to continue with the tenancy; or 3. At least 28 days before the end of the fixed term the tenant gives the landlord notice that the tenant does not intend to continue. 4. A landlord can issue notice to end at expiry date providing it is for a reason used to end a periodic tenancy.

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

For further information on this and more contact

NUGGET CAFE Mangarakau, open 11am-4pm, Friday-Sunday. Ph 524 8051.

Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days, 9am- 8.30pm. 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 7 days for coffee, lunch, snacks, drinks and dinner. Monday-Friday, 11am- late; Saturday, Sunday, 9am-late. Ph 03 970 3291.

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EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late Thursday, Friday; 11am-late Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457.

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

O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-9pm. Ph 525 6117.

Kahurangi Christian Church

PALMVILLE CAFE, Wainui Bay. “The hidden gem.” Entry off Wainui Falls car park. Visit Facebook and Instagram. Open 7 days, 11am-5pm. Ph 525 8311. STAY AWAY CAFE (formerly MAD Cafe) reopened, where only the best will do. 8am to 8pm every day except Mondays. Ph 021 107 6312.

Celebration Sunday: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays each month,

10:30am at Anglican Hall, Haven Rd, Collingwood. Ph Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498.

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am.

TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 6 days from 8.30am, closed Monday. Ph 525 9396. WHOLEMEAL CAFE, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm. Takaka Church of Christ

Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving, honour, power and might be to our God for ever and ever Amen Revelation 7:12

All Welcome ☺

Sunday Service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 51 14266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 525 9265

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

152 High Street, Motueka Ph 027 528 7205

The Mussel Inn

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open 10am-5pm. www.earthseagallery.com

Coming Up...

Sat 27th SOAKED OATS, $20 tickets online, $25 on the door

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

MARCH Wed 3rd CULTURE EMBASSY, $10

TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.

Sat 6th TERROR OF THE DEEP, $10 Mon 8th to Sun 14th THE MUSSEL INN HOP HARVEST - all welcome!!

Email haveabeer@musselinn.co.nz for details

WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY

Wed 10th IN THE SHALLOWS, $10

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

Thu 11th QUIZ, 7.30pm Sat 13th FORTY BELOW BLUES = MIKE GARNER & NEIL BILLINGTON, $10

THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

FRIDAY 5 MARCH

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT TRY OUR NEW A LA CARTE MENU

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE, 2pm at St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Ecumenical. All welcome.

LATER EVENTS 2021 LIVING WOOD FAIR, 17 and 18 April. Find us on Facebook and www.livingwoodfair.co.nz

Tapas & cocktails from 4pm Dinner from 6pm Neil & Katrina look forward to welcoming you!

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CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome. GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood. 18

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SELF DEFENCE CLASSES

Wharariki Wetland Planting Workbee

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

AORERE FLOWER SHOW

Bring lunch and gloves, all welcome.

34 years of experience.

Saturday 6 March at Pakawau Hall

Meet at Cape Farewell Turnoff,

Thursday 4 March, 10am-1pm.

Schedules available from: NV Miller, Collingwood on the Spot, Earth Gems Takaka, BP Takaka or phone 524 8359 Entries to be in by 11am on 6 March

Contact marian@farmside.co.nz

Show open to the public from 2-4pm Sales table, raffles, afternoon tea

Pakawau Beach Park Cabins + powered and non-powered camping - ph 524 8308

Camp Shop 8am to 6pm

Newspapers ● Ice ● Bread ● Milk ● Ice-creams....etc

WINE ● BEER ● DIESEL ● PETROL

AGM NOTICES GB Netball Club AGM, Monday 15 March, GB Rec Park community room, 7.30pm.

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GOLDEN Bay Pony Club AGM, Monday 1 March, 6.30pm at the grounds 66 Long Plain Road, Takaka.

Programmes to listen out for Fierce FM - a half-hour weekly radio show hosted by Peter Lehner from 2ncr Lismore broadcasting all over Australia, through the Community Radio Network, as well as NZ through Fresh FM and podcast at fiercefm. podbean.com. Featuring scintillating interviewsband a fun time with fierce radical faeries, lesbians, gays, transgender, intersex, queers and straights. Friday night 10-10.30pm and Tuesday 4-4.30am

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Saturday 27th February

roots & fruits HOSTED BY GALANJAH

Saturday 13th March

woodhallah

The Countries and Culture of the Middle East and Islam - Professor Zadeh, Retired Holland America Cruise line Lecturer presents a programme on The Countries and Culture of the Middle East and Islam. Sundays at 3pm, with a new episode every 2 weeks.

LIVING WOOD FAIR 2021 FUNDRAISER

Friday 19th March

SUBDIVISION AUDIO PRESENTS

warp // pino // special guests

For the love of wine - Journalist Kirsten Roedsgaard is passionate about New Zealand wine and invites people in the wine Industry to talk about their careers, back ground, wines and more. Sunday evenings at 5pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Saturday 20th March

Lee scratch perry tribute HOSTED BY GALANJAH

Saturday 27th March

Mr. // Nugs // j-fal LIQUID / FUNK / DNB

www.freshfm.net

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

www.rootsbar.co.nz

Sunday: Light northeaserlies. Mainly fine apart from isolated afternoon showers on the ranges. Monday: Northeasterlies. Fine at first but cloud buildups and afternoon showers about the ranges. Tuesday: Northeasterlies freshening. Cloud with drizzly rain at times, heavier in the afternoon. 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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GOLF 16 February. 1st Woods - stableford: M Kuipers 36, C Crocker 35. Closest to pins: 3/12 and 9/18 B Win. 17 February. Stableford: J Solly 40, R McGowan 37, M Dixon 36. Closest to pins: 3/12 and 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 L Trent, 9/18 J Solly. Twos: R Dyce, R Heuvel. Two 7/16: R Dyce. Best gross: R Dyce & W Collie 77. 20 February. 3rd Wendt Trophy - malkeys: Brian Miller +10, R Westrupp +10, J Thomason +9. Closest to pins: 3/12 S Meredith, 4/13 P Solly, 8/17 J Riordan, 9/18 B Schmuke. Twos: R Davis, J Riordan. Two 7/16: J Riordan. Happy wanderer: D Cook. Best gross: R Dyce 75. MOUNTAIN BIKING Wednesday 9 December. 2020 - ‘21 Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club Summer Series Round 3 held at The Klicks, Rameka Road. Junior Boys (1.5 laps): Teru Green, 21:00; Archie Darwen, 22:03; Luca Reed, 22:20; Kiyo Ejima, 24:00; Riley Shadbolt, 35:32. Junior Girls (1.5 laps): Ruby Darwen, 39:06. Open Men (4 laps): Mel Hansen, 1:06:22; Lucas Rothwell, 1:08:14; Chris Lowe, 1:23:33. Open Women (3 laps): Amy Thornborrow, 1:22:44. Vet Men (3 laps): Greg Buckett, 56:05; Bruce Chick, 58:26. Vet Women (2 laps): Melanie Chick, 57:19. E-Bikes (3 laps): Richard Green, 37:26; Ricky Smith, 40:21. BRIDGE Friday 19 February. L Scurr / E Bradshaw 60.81%, D McDonald / J Warren 54.96%, C Browning/T Packard 53%.

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Saturday: Winds tending northeast although sea breezes in some areas. Mainly fine and warm.

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Golden Bay weather forecast Friday: Southeasterlies easing with sea breezes for a time. Some cloud otherwise fine and mild.

ANNOUNCING a Special General Meeting of the Golden Bay Community Arts Council, Friday 19 March, 12pm, at 24 Commercial Street. All welcome.

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$550,000

The perfect ‘Great Outdoors’ base to enjoy your fun activities from! With surfing, hunting & fishing all close by. This 2 bdrm/1 bthrm cottage is light & sunny, with an open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area all heated by a logburner. Access to the large decks via French doors from the living area. The perfect holiday home or permanent residence. On two titles of 662 & 667m2, making lots of room for the ‘extras’. Call me for info. Ref: GB3821 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com

Set in one of the most prime locations in the Bay, this beautiful home is designed to please! On 12.6ha of land with privacy & views over the property towards the western ranges & the sea. In fact, it has 360o views of the Bay! The home consists of 3 bdrms & an ensuited master wing on the 2nd story. A large dble garage with internal access & a mud room for convenience. A sep. 4-bay shed offers full storage options. Ref: GB3820

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• 4 bedroom/2 bathroom/2 living • Carport & large shed for storage • 457m2 easy-care section • Recently redecorated • So handy to school, town, beach Ref: GB3823 D/L 12pm 02.03.21 (NSP) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

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• 2031m2 overlooking Pōhara • 3600 views of the Bay & Ranges • Power to boundary+ temp. supply • Water tank in place • Ripe for development Ref: GB3822 D/L 12pm 03.03.21 (NSP) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

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We are really pleased to welcome Bryony Desire-Tesar to the GB First National Team.

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

This boutique motel is located in the main street of Collingwood & successfully run by the present owners for 12 years, now is the time to pass the reins over to someone else. There are 3 motel units – all are very tidy with recent bathroom renovations. Also a 4 bdrm/2 bthrm managers accommodation with sea & estuary views. Call us for more information. Ref: GB3803 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or Annie Telford 027 249 1408 Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 0275 258 255 20

Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872

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For the first time in over 40 years this beach front block has been offered for sale. 8801m 2 with the upper half being protected by QE11 Covenant. The land is generally steep contour with a flat area near the beach. Come & investigate & see where you will want to build…either way, the white sand of Collingwood Beach is just a stones throw away! A small spring fed stream is an added bonus. Call me for further information. Ref: GB3824

Annie Telford Salesperson 0272 491 408

Having purchased a property & moved to the Bay late last year, Bryony brings with her, several years experience as a licensed salesperson from within the Tasman Region and is now ready to settle into the Golden Bay way of life and work her way towards “local” status! Bryony is keen to embrace the First National Golden Bay Team ethos of being involved & supporting our local community. If you would like to meet Bryony, welcome her to the Bay & chat property, then feel free to give her a call on 021 819 124 or bryony@goldenbayproperty.com for a no-obligation market appraisal of your property.

Sarah-Jane Brown Salesperson 0274 222 577

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Bryony Desire-Tesar Salesperson / B.Com

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