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Friday 9 April 2021

Protestors demand inquiry

Protestors outside Tasman District Council’s Richmond Office last Thursday demanding an inquiry into the Waimea Dam project. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

Placard-waving demonstrators picketed Tasman District Council’s Richmond HQ last Thursday to demand an independent inquiry into the Waimea Dam debacle.

Many of those present also called for resignations of staff and councillors, the implementation of a user-pays scheme for irrigators, and even for the project to be scrapped.

From around 8.30am, the 200 or so protestors expressed their anger at the spiralling costs of the project, and what they perceive as council’s incompetence and corruption, as well as its lack of transparency and accountability.

A series of megaphone addresses opened with Water Information Network’s (WIN) Richard Johns stressing the need for an independent enquiry before issuing a warning to councillors.

“The election campaign starts here.”

No stranger to local elections, former mayoral candidate Maxwell Clark took to the stump and shredded the council’s financial management.

“TDC is the most indebted council, on a per-

population basis, and has the second highest rate-take in the country.” He provided a potted history of the dam project before turning his ire on Waimea Irrigators Limited. “They want the wealth but not the cost.”

Heaping further criticism onto the council, Maxwell was scathing of several of its members. “The mayor and some councillors are out of order. It’s like a runaway train.”

And he suggested that with a further, as yet unannounced, “cost explosion” hurtling down the track, it was time to shunt the whole thing into the siding. “We should stop the dam project now.”

Golden Bay’s Louise Coleman, a long-time critic of the project, pointed out the financial implications of its multiple budget blowouts.

“Rates will rise by 10 per cent every year for 10 years – that means rates will double.”

Richard picked up where he had left off, berating TDC management, councillors and local MPs for not conducting “due diligence” prior to the project’s go-ahead. “The [former] CEO Lindsay McKenzie put a directive out that only consultant reports with positive results would be allowed.” Richard was equally unhappy with the region’s parliamentary

representatives. “Nick Smith came out in support, and Damien [O’Connor] said he had a conflict of interest.”

WIN treasurer Murray Dawson gave those calling for the project to be scrapped a bit of a reality check.

“We have to face up to it that the dam will be built; that’s the reality. So let’s focus on what we can do. Support Dean McNamara’s call for an inquiry.”

One of the key issues, he explained, concerned the quality and accuracy of the reports provided to council in the lead-up to the final vote in 2018. “I believe that, if councillors had had full information, they would not have voted for it [the dam]… Let’s know the truth.”

Richard concurred, stating that consultant Tonkin and Taylor’s concerns over the geology at the dam site had been effectively ignored by staff and councillors. “They didn’t ask the questions. They failed.”

Aimed at Tasman Mayor Tim King, shouts of “resign” erupted from the protestors before Richard asked for a show of hands on the need for an independent inquiry...

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Council matters SUBMITTED BY CELIA BUTLER

Housing is an ongoing challenge for Council. Tasman District is among the topfavoured destinations for people to move to, and the Massey University Housing index places it as second after Auckland in unaffordability. A question facing TDC is how are those who reside in Tasman or who have opportunities to work here and nowhere to live, to be housed?

TDC planning staff organised a workshop where community housing providers were invited to come and present what they are doing, as council is interested in understanding how it can help them more. Between all the providers, including TDC and Kainga Ora Housing NZ, they have only about 260 dwellings across Tasman, which is a rather low number, especially as TDC houses are aged-care only.

Kainga Ora apparently has only seven new small houses planned or underway.

The Community Housing providers informed TDC that access to suitable and affordable land is the most difficult hurdle.

The newly formed Golden Bay/Mohua Affordable Housing Project has noted that in Golden Bay, shortage of land is not so much the issue, as there are landowners with space who are willing to have one or more extra houses on their land.

The project has come up with a funding scheme to rent the land and pay for the house, which is then rented out and the first two houses are underway. The Golden Bay Housing Trust also has new houses planned for older people.

TDC intends to waive the development contributions for new social housing across the district, which will reduce project costs.

Kainga Ora Housing NZ has said it will be undertaking strategic land purchases for new social housing using the new Housing Acceleration Fund (announced by the Government 27 March) It is working with developers, councils and the other notfor-profit housing entities to provide funds to get house-building moving, especially the one- and two-bedroom houses that developers tend not to build. It is not year clear how much will be in Tasman, which is a typical local body frustration, but Council will continue to ask.

R e l y i n g c o m p l e t e l y o n p r i v a t e landowners and developers makes it hard for council to get smaller homes built closer together, even though the Tasman community has given a preference for this in at least half of new developments.

Many new subdivisions even exclude...

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Continued from page 1 ...small affordable homes by means of private covenants.

Much work has been done by staff and councillors in previous Tasman District Councils to plan for future housing 30 years into the future. The current Future Development Strategy has new housing locations in Park Ave (underway) and Rototai Road, and large areas in Richmond, where the houses are being snapped up, some changing hands quickly and pushing the prices up.

An upcoming review of the Future Development Strategy in 2021/22 will be an opportunity to get houses planned and built in more Golden Bay locations able to be serviced with wastewater and power. The Long Term Plan consultation, which is currently underway, will indicate how much debt the community is willing to incur to put waste water, stormwater and roads to building sites until the development contributions come through to pay for them. Council staff have been bringing detailed information to workshops about future direction options.

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Susanna and Martin Thompson in their refurbished and rebranded Stirling Sports store in Motueka. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

The Boxing Day black cloud that unleashed a devastating hailstorm on our neighbours over the Hill has revealed a silver lining for one Motueka business.

High Street store Stirling Sports was battered and inundated by the short, sharp deluge, forcing shocked franchise-owners Martin and Susanna Thompson to close their doors. But last week, following a major makeover, the updated, rebranded store opened for business.

“We were hit hard by the hail event,” says Martin. “It’s taken three months to do the refurbishment and refit the store.”

Stirling Sports’ head office took the opportunity to bring forward the company’s roll-out of its new look. “We are only the tenth store in the country fitted in the new style,” says Martin.

“And we’re the first in the top of the South.”

The new style focuses on exactly that – with stylish Tommy

Hilfiger and LA Vintage gear hanging on the racks next to the latest hi-tech sportswear from Adidas, Nike and other top brands. “We’re no longer in the general sports area, explains Martin. “We’re more about clothing – the place where sport meets fashion.”

The Motueka store will still sell sporting essentials and emergency pre-match equipment, such as footie boots, sprigs and mouthguards – very handy for Golden Bay’s travelling sports teams.

After overcoming hail and high water, the experienced retailers are happy to back doing what they do best – serving their customers. And to help kick-start the comeback, the couple are tempting shoppers with an added incentive.

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Continued from page 1 ...and whether a user-pays model for irrigators should be implemented. Both proposals received almost unanimous support.

“We have a very clear message to give to council,” said Richard.

Golden Bay resident Amanda Clarke stepped in with a heartfelt rallying cry. “It’s about equity; it’s about justice; it’s not just the finances. We want a council which works for us, not their mates.”

Ratepayer Colin Johnson just wanted a simple answer to a simple question. “Tim King, please, you have 21 years’ experience; surely you can see that irrigation should be on a user-pays basis?”

For the majority of the meeting the Mayor had hovered in the background, observing the proceedings, ignoring frequent shouts of “resign”, and declining to contribute. Then one protestor, prompted by Colin’s appeal, yelled, “Come on Kingy, you bludger”. This was the third occasion that Tim had been called to speak, and accepting the challenge, he picked up the megaphone, and delivered what is now a familiar message.

“Absolutely nobody is happy to be in this position. I don’t have the answers…I can’t give you a satisfactory ‘someone else will pay’. I mean, at the end of the day, I’m responsible for ensuring this project gets brought to completion… I’d love to be able to give you a simple answer and be able to tell you that I can make this all go away and it’s all going to be easy and no-one’s going to have to pay more, but unfortunately I can’t do that.”

Councillor Dean McNamara, who has been consistently opposed to the way the dam project has been handled,

Councillor Dean McNamara address protestors outside TDC’s Richmond offices. Photo: Jo Richards.

responded to pleas from the crowd to have his say. And he did so with a simple answer: Ridiculing the peer reviewed “P95”, and “good as a fixed price” cost estimates of $79.5m and $104m respectively, Dean closed with a straightforward message. “We need to know what’s gone wrong, and we need to fix it. That’s why I’m asking for an inquiry.”

He was followed by fellow councillor Anne Turley, who backed Dean’s call. “We hope to have an inquiry so future projects are better managed from the beginning.”

Speaking after the protestors had dispersed, the Mayor said he understood the desire for an inquiry but questioned the cost and whether the pointing the finger was a good idea.

“It’s not about looking for someone to blame.”

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Takaka talk to tackle telehealth JO RICHARDS

One of the few upsides of Covid-19 is that many of us have become familiar with apps such as Zoom, WhatsApp and Facebook. But the technology can be used for much more than keeping in touch with friends and family – as many in Golden Bay are discovering, with increasing numbers going online to attend telehealth consultations with doctors, nurses, and specialists.

It’s easy to understand why. It means a journey to Golden Bay Communit y Health (GBCH) in Takaka and/ or over the Hill to Nelson is unnecessary, resulting in a substantial saving of time, stress, and expense. It also allows multiple health professionals to participate, as well as whanau from different locations who can dial in and provide support.

Since GBCH launched its telehealth service in July 2019, around 1,000 virtual consultations, via computer or phone, have been held saving more than 250,000km travel and 60 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Those appointments covered a

wide range of medical services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, and ophthalmology, plus pre- and post-operative consultations.

Under its Ki Te Pae Ora programme Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) is looking to expand the use of remote consultation where appropriate so that healthcare becomes more accessible, equitable and patient-centred.

General Manager GBCH Linzi Birmingham is enthusiastic about virtual appointments.

“We are trying to increase uptake when appropriate for routine GP and nurse practitioner appointments and we are also working very closely with the DHB to facilitate specialist appointments via telehealth to reduce travel.”

NMH clinical lead IT and telehealth project lead Lisa Livingstone says virtual face-to-face consultations routinely use a familiar app.

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“The DHB uses Zoom as its main platform, with an extra level of security for clinical appointments.”

To help raise community awareness, and to address any concerns Golden Bay healthcare users may have, representatives from NMH and Nelson Bays Primary Health are holding a public meeting in Takaka next week.

For those seeking information in the meantime, Linzi suggests going online. “I am currently the chair of the Primary Health Telehealth working group, as part of the telehealth leadership group of NZ, and we have excellent resources on our website if people want to look at what is out there.”

The Telehealth information session is at Takaka Memorial Library on Thursday 15 April at 2pm.

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LE T TERS Contracts and catios to control cats

Overseas it’s widely recognised that cats need regulation to prevent native fauna predation as is already expected of dog owners here.

Responsible cat ownership involving micro-chipping, desexing, and limiting cats per household, is advocated, but optional, at present in New Zealand. Overseas, it’s commonly required that cats be confined indoors or with the option of safe, outdoor enclosures for their life time. In California, for example, a contract is signed to this effect. Owners report that their cats quickly adapt and are happy and healthy in such circumstances.

These enclosures are an extension to the house environment in which cats may exercise and relax yet still have access to the family living, usually through an adapted high window or a cat flap. On YouTube there are innovative examples on which are ramps, leaping points and comfortable resting areas.

The indoor option means the relationship with owners is uninterrupted. The materials to build catios (cat patios) need not be expensive. Existing plants are included. Owners can join their pets in the catio if purpose built. The proven advantages for cats are avoidance of motor vehicle deaths and injuries, lack of cat fight wounds which can become septic and require veterinary treatment and a longer, healthier life.

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An open mind

If Karen Brookes had read my letter (GBW 19/3) more carefully she would have seen that I did not criticise Jenny or Emma nor did I criticise their “workshops”. In fact, I admire their dedication and commitment. I have strong contrary views but I lack the dedication and enthusiasm to hold “workshops”. My concern was that in “dispelling the myths” (quote) they might create “myths” of their own and I am within my rights to say that without attending a class because of the detailed explanatory article in this publication and through the previous publicising of their agenda. If one reads the first few paragraphs of the article it becomes very clear that these “workshops” will be delivered from an overly positive Maori perspective.

Lastly Karen, you queried as to whether I had an “open mind”. There is much virtue attached to “open minds” these days so you undoubtedly intended sarcasm but I will take it as a compliment because, to quote GK Chesterton, (do you know him?) “An open mind, like an open mouth, does have a purpose; to close upon something solid. Otherwise it will become like a sewer - rejecting nothing.”

Or perhaps you would prefer Malcolm X, “If you don’t stand

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No Karen, my mind is not so open that my brains fall out. I decided what I believed many years ago.

Larry Petterson

Making a noise about mussel boats

With regard to the Marine Farming Impacts Groups (MFIG) article submitted to The GB Weekly (26/3). It appears that after their own survey indicated only a tiny percentage of Golden Bay residents were concerned about noise from mussel industry vessels, they have come up with a new line of attack, ie, the impact of noise from mussel industry vessels on marine life. Do they have any evidence to suggest this is the case, or is this just wild speculation? To me this is yet another attack on a primary sector that’s producing the exports and jobs our country so badly needs.

It’s undeniable that for significant periods of time, there’s far more recreational vessels at sea than commercial. For example, while drafting this letter in my Tata Beach residence, a quick count revealed eight speed boats, six jet skis and only two mussel industry vessels out on the water. Does the MFIG plan to also survey the impact of noise from recreational vessels?

Clearly if their concerns are genuine, it would be hypocritical for them not too.

This raises the question of what could happen should the MFIG’s research suggest noise from recreational vessels is impacting on marine life. Will they be lobbying for beauracats to impose restrictions on when ordinary Kiwis can go water skiing, fishing, etc?

I believe the MFIG should be providing far more detail on their proposed research and their objectives. Until they do, I suggest people should be extremely wary about donating to them.

Hugh Cropp

Tunneling under a debacle

Dr Mole, who must be fifty-three-and-three-quarters by now, is to be congratulated on both bringing together such a strong, expert panel and for his team’s subsequent forwardthinking project proposal. May I suggest that once completed, the tunnel be named the NZTA Memorial Tunnel in recognition of the part they played in its birth. I further suggest that the redundant traffic lights from the Hill be relocated to either end of the tunnel just for old times’ sake. After all, any trip wouldn’t be the same without queuing at the lights!

Oh hang on, Dr Mole says the tunnel will be completed within three years, so my traffic light suggestion wouldn’t work - the NZTA contractors would still be using them on the Hill when the tunnel opens. Ah well it was just a thought.

Richard English

Sustainable Long Term Plan

“Developer’s Dream” or “Death by a Thousand Cuts” could be titles for Tasman District Council’s 10-Year Plan.

The underlying theme, “growth is good”, promotes 4,300 more houses and 7,700 extra people, a 13.65 per cent population increase on 56,400. Tasman already has more residents than Nelson City’s 54,600. Golden Bay and LakesMurchison ratepayers might have to subsidise a big subdivision at Lower Moutere.

“Choices” are mentioned, but locals are given no real choice.

Our environment and our heritage treasures (like Nelson Provincial Museum) are threatened by a Stalinist plan. It’s either $124 or $169 million for more housing and while Waimea Dam costs are harder to fathom in the public relations hype, the council says it’s “contractually obligated to proceed…. we have not presented an option that doesn’t meet those

commitments.“ Meanwhile, climate change is an empty bureaucratic buzz-word. It’s simply bad planning to further clog the roads, intensify land-use, pollute waterways and destroy the rural nature of our coastal hills. A sustainable, intelligent 21st Century vision and stable population should replace this 1950s blueprint. Beautiful Tasman, the district I love more than anywhere in the world, must be saved for our children and grandchildren, please.

Paul Bensemann

Motupipi Motocross

Last weekend my own boys rode in Top of the South Champs at the Harwood property.

I just want to say what a positive experience this was for all of us, Golden Bay really put on a great weekend for everybody.

Watching all the riders (young and old) gain confidence and grow their skill set over the weekend was fantastic to watch.

I know my own two boys were very excited to see where it all began for Hamish [Harwood] and to see him there riding was very cool.

Kim Moore

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U3A Golden Bay are bringing Dr Nikki Turner to Golden Bay to talk about the Covid vaccine. Nikki is director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre at the University of Auckland and is on the Ministry of Health Covid Vaccines Advisory group.

Covid-19 has dramatically affected the world, with significant death and disability. Since late 2020 licensed vaccines have become available that show great promise for reducing the severity of the pandemic. What are these vaccines, will they work, how do we know if they are safe and what are the unknowns? This presentation will focus on the vaccines pertinent to us in Golden Bay, and the vaccination strategies for the New Zealand community.

The talk will be in the Senior Citizens’ Hall at 11am on Friday 23 April. A gold coin entry for non U3A members. We are grateful to TDC Community Grants for their support.

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Martine Baanvinger – actor, writer, director, tutor, and helm of DramaLAB – is a busy person.

Without being overly dramatic, Martine lists her current workload. “I have 100 students a week, plus I’m creating and performing. There’s a lot happening and I’m doing basically everything.” Included in “a lot happening” are performances

by Martine and her students at the upcoming Nelson Fringe Festival, a warm-up show in Golden Bay, next week’s three-day physical theatre intensive at Tui Treefield, plus a nationwide tour of her solo show Aperture which starts in July.

Unsurprisingly the DramaLAB director is looking for a supporting cast who could assist with a variety of backstage tasks. “I’m after some help in things like admin, set-building, production and technical support – such as sound and lighting,” says Martine.

It’s not just time that’s in short supply; funding is needed to purchase stage equipment. “A video camera would be useful, so we can record the beautiful kids’ shows, and also use it for

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analysing rehearsals, “ says Martine. “A projector and LED lights for shows would also be great.”

To attract support and raise funds, Martine outlines her “special” production to be performed next week in Takaka.

“I’ve invited 20 people who have performed with me over the last 8 years to create 10 different items.” Highlights of ‘Pal’ Show include a 25-minute excerpt from her solo production Becoming Eleanor, a showcase of Japanese dance form, and two 12-year-old stars emceeing the evening as “Nancy and Granny”.

The show goes on at the Village Theatre, but the audience will be restricted to DramaLAB members, who for a $40 fee will enjoy free admission plus other long-term benefits. “The members will be invited for a members-only performance each year and will get reduced prices on DramaLAB shows during the year,” says Martine. “Members will get details of upcoming performances and test shows, as well as works in progress.”

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When it comes to putting words together, Jessie Fenton knows a thing or two about how to mix them up to get the most impact from them.

Jessie will be bringing her words to the Mussel Inn next Thursday, 15 April, as a guest of Golden Bay Live Poets Society.

Jessie is a Poetry Idol winner, a national slam finalist, a recipient of the Bernard Brown Literary Award from the University of Auckland and is currently practising law in Wellington.

Golden Bay Live Poets is stoked to have Jessie perform at their monthly gathering at the Mussel Inn and is encouraging wordsmiths of all abilities and experience to come out and enjoy this very talented performer.

For this special event there will be a $10 cover charge on the door. The programme will kick off at 7.30pm with half an hour of open mic participants (poets and singers, register on the night). Jessie will take the stage after that and will perform for the rest of the evening.

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Figs are part of the Moraceae family along with wild fig (F. palmate), rubber plant (F. elastica, F. benjamina), mulberry, breadfruit and jackfruit.

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Most varieties available in New Zealand are the “common fig” Ficus carica. They have female flowers which are parthenocarpic (the fruit can develop without fertilisation). Overseas, some varieties require the female fig wasp (Blastophaga psenes) to help pollinate the fig, but that wasp isn’t in New Zealand. Varieties such as San Pedro only produce a breba crop here (not a main crop), which forms on last year’s wood and doesn’t need pollination.

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They have a wide-spreading habit, as do their roots, which can be invasive, so avoid planting close to the house and any plumbing! Figs can be grown in containers, which limit their size.

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Kaihoka

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Ligar/Tata

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46mm on the 31st

Onekaka

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57mm on the 2nd

Collingwood 212mm

11

62mm on the 2nd

Rototai

229mm

11

71mm on the 1st

Glenview Rd 270mm

12

84mm on the 28th

Paines Ford 277mm

11

101mm on the 1st

Rockville

284mm

11

Hamama

299mm

11

95mm on the 1st

Puramahoi 335mm

12

76mm on the 1st

Bainham

11

56mm on the 10th

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57mm on the 31st

Train as a sprawling vase shape with several strong fruiting arms. If space is limited, then try training them onto a sunny wall in a fan shape. Ideally, prune after the main crop has been harvested in the autumn. Keep the tree open to allow maximum sunshine and light. Avoid hard pruning, as this stimulates vegetative growth, and since fruits form on the tips of the previous season’s growth, don’t remove more than half.

Cut branches back to a side shoot, as stumps often rot. With late-ripening varieties, summer-prune half the branches, then the rest the following summer. Pruning will encourage side

A French Sugar fig ready to be picked. Photo: Sol Morgan.

shoots and new growth on which next season’s embryo breba crop will form, meaning more early fruit.

Care

Figs are pretty low-maintenance fruits, really. They like being mulched with shreddings or woody compost to supply nutrients and conserve soil moisture while fruits form.

Otherwise some irrigation will help in dry spells and while they are young and establishing. They do best in well-limed soils.

Liquid-fertilise with comfrey juice to supply potassium needed for fruit development. Avoid weeding during summer as they have surface roots. Thin fruit to encourage larger fruit. Net to protect fruits from birds, especially waxeyes. Use an old shade umbrella or large bamboo stem to keep the net off the tree.

Container-grown trees need regular watering during hot months, especially the edges. Repot in winter every three years.

Harvest

Figs bear fruit after 3-5 years. Harvest fruit when colour changes and the stalk weakens, so they hang down before they start to split. Pick gently to avoid bruising and wear gloves and long sleeves as the latex juice can cause skin irritation.

Eat fresh, freeze whole, dry in gentle sun for 4 to 5 days, or dehydrate. Remove any fruit that didn’t ripen this season with the exception of the small fruits close to the end of the tips, as these are next year’s harvest.

Figs are high in vitamin B, fibre and have the highest overall nutrient content of any fruit. Another benefit are their highlevel polyphenols, which are thought to reduce cancer risk.

They are also known to cure constipation.

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Review: Cousins

ALISTAIR HUGHES

Many recently made New Zealand set films have had a distinctly male point of view, from the gladiatorial Savage to the male-orientated gender politics of Rurangi.

Refreshingly, Cousins, an adaptation of Patricia Grace’s 1992 novel, is unabashedly female in its outlook, and all the better for it.

The story revolves around three instantly fascinating women, cousins perfectly portrayed at different points in their lives by an ensemble of brilliant actresses.

The ways in which their individual journeys interconnect, diverge and finally blend in a “jumbo box of tissues” ending is the heart and soul of this film.

Young Mata is abandoned and ends up in the dubious care of a guardian who exploits the already disturbed child and indoctrinates her to feel shame for her Maori heritage.

A ray of sunshine unexpectedly enters Mata’s life when she receives an invitation to spend the summer on their grandparents farm.

Here she meets her extended whanau, including feisty redhaired Missy, and ambitious academically minded Makareta.

The three very different girls form a bond which is then abruptly broken when Mata is forced to return to her loveless existence in Wellington.

Due to the films free-flowing narrative structure, we already know her sad fate, that she will one day become a homeless woman wandering the streets, lost in her fractured memories.

Missy meanwhile follows a very different path, saving the family honour by accepting an arranged marriage to strengthen her people’s hold on their ancestral land, which is increasingly under threat from government agencies. Rather wonderfully, we see at a later point in her life that this politically motivated wedding has flourished into a loving relationship where Missy’s husband has happily accepted “who’s boss” in their happy life together.

The adult Missy (played by national treasure Rachel House) later shows she is definitely not to be messed with as she sees off trespassing government surveyors with a shotgun.

Eldest cousin Makareta was to have been the bride, but fled to Wellington to pursue her independence, leaving Missy to take her place. We see her become a student activist and finally a lawyer, fighting ceaselessly for the rights of her people. Unfortunately Makareta is also fighting a personal battle which she is far less likely to win, as her precious time is increasingly taken up with cancer treatment.

She and Mata almost literally walk past one another at the beginning of the film, but we have to wait a long time until they do finally reunite – thanks to the typically noisy brakes of a Wellington bus.

The casting and performances in this film are astonishing, showing the deep pool of local talent which we have in this country. Not only are the actresses playing the cousins at three different stages in their lives utterly convincing as the same people physically, but their individual performances leave no doubt. The individual traits of Mata, Missy and Makareta are as beautifully portrayed by the child performers as the experienced adult actresses.

And although the lives the cousins end up leading are perhaps not what any of them would have originally chosen for themselves, in each case their strength of character decides the path they follow. Even Mata takes to the streets through a misguided choice of her own.

The depiction of whanau through the ages is equally strong, gently exploring elements such as the effect of the second world war on the returned men folk and their families. Archive footage of transport ships leaving Wellington harbour for Crete, laden with serenading troops, evokes this era perfectly.

International blockbusters may be thin on the ground in this challenging time for world cinema, but in the meantime, homegrown film is “knocking it out of the park”.

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Mon 26 Closed Tue 27 4.30 Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) 7.30 «Treat Tuesday» Cousins (PG) $11 Wed 28 4.30 Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (G) (F)

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4.30 Art on Screen: Pompeii - Sin City

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Movie Descriptions ART ON SCREEN: POMPEII – SIN CITY Italy 1h30 Art Documentary Explor ing Pompeii, that ancient city cloaked in mystery.

Presented through images and words by the artists and writers who experienced it: from Pliny the Younger to Picasso, Emily Dickinson to Jean Cocteau.

COUSINS (PG) NZ 1h38 Drama A time-transcending Maori drama based on Patricia Grace’s novel about three cousins, separated by circumstance, and their long journey to find each other.

PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY (G) Australia, USA 1h30 James Cordon, Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson return for the sequel to the 2018 feature. Adventuring beyond the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is Animated, Adventure, Comedy appreciated.

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (PG) USA 1h47 Animated, Raya, a lone warrior, searches for the last dragon in order to stop the sinister monsters known as Druun. However, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save Adventure, Fantasy the world.

GODZILLA vs KONG (M) USA 1h53 Action, Science Fiction Kong and Godzilla go head to head in the sequel to Godzilla: K ing of the Monsters and Kong: Skull Island. Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain.

THE COURIER (M) UK 1h52 Thriller, Biography & True Story Benedict Cumberbatch leads this Cold War thriller as a spy trying to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis with the help of a Russian source. Costars Golden Globe and Emmywinner Rachel Brosnahan.

MICK FLEETWOOD & FRIENDS (M) UK 2h25 Music Mick Fleetwood and a who’swho of rock legends come together at The London Palladium to celebrate the music of founding Fleetwood Mac member, Peter Green.

THE FATHER (M) UK, FRANCE 1h37 Drama Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman star in this Academy Award-nominated fatherdaughter drama centred on an elderly man who refuses assistance - a decision that has him questioning his own mind.

NOMADLAND (M) USA 1h48 Drama Fern, a woman who loses ever ything in the Great Recession embarks on a journey through the American West as a vandwelling modern-day nomad.

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TOM & JERRY (G) USA 1h41 Animated, Comedy When a new family moves into the house in which Jerry - a small mouse - has been living, Jerry finds himself vying for dominion of his territory with their newly adopted stray cat, Tom.

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Motocross maestro comes home for Motupipi event

High flyer: Hamish Harwood negotiates one of the jumps at the Motupipi circuit last weekend. Photo: Submitted.

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Nelson Motorcycle Club’s Top of the South Motocross event was held in Golden Bay over the Easter weekend.

Held at the Harwood property at Motupipi, the event attracted over a 100 riders, mostly from the greater Nelson area but some from as far as Southland, as well as a good number of spectators who were treated to some thrilling racing.

Hamish Harwood with the junior riders at the prizegiving of last weekend’s Top of the South Motocross event. Photo: Snapshotz.

Local lad Hamish Harwood, the newly crowned NZ MX1 Motocross Champion, travelled from Auckland to put on a show for his home town fans, as did Nelsonian Ethan Waters and Harwood’s team mate Cobie Bourke (NZ number 2 MX2 class).

There was thrilling racing throughout the meeting, even among the young and mini riders.

Nelson Motorcycle Club President Alan Kirby was delighted with the way the two-day event played out.

JO RICHARDS “We have had great support from the local community; local Graham Williams is a glutton for punishment. Not for businesses have stepped up and offered sponsorship and help him the puny 26-mile marathon; the Collingwood postie, which we greatly appreciate. who regularly runs 100km races, recently completed one of “But the most rewarding aspect has been the feedback from the country’s toughest events: the Tarawera Ultramarathon our competitors and their families. There are quite a number 100-miler. of lovely stories but my favourite is about the little boy who The course was not just long – 165km to be precise – but attends a very remote school in Marlborough. His whole school also gruelling, with plenty of hill work. was behind his entry into our event and he and Dad travelled “We had to climb a total of 5400m,” says Graham. To put over, participated, he had the time of his life and even got his it in a local perspective, that’s like running over Takaka Hill shirt signed by his hero, Hamish Harwood. He won’t forget this”. seven times, much of it during darkness, and occasionally over rough terrain where roots and rocks made for slow progress.

There was also a final stink in the tail; the last 5km was around Rotorua, where tired runners were enveloped in sulphurous fumes, humidity and heat from geothermal emissions.

Yet it was earlier in the race that Graham experienced his most serious setback. “I had cramp two or three times and was thinking about pulling out at 80km,” he says before revealing his simple remedy. “I drank about 30ml of pickle juice – the juice from a jar of gherkins – and after about five minutes I could walk, and then was able to run.”

Unsurprisingly, not all entrants completed the 100-mile challenge. “Two hundred and twenty started, but 40 didn’t finish. I came 100th,” says Graham. Not too shabby for a 66-year-old, who started running seriously around 15 years ago and has since ticked off some epic runs.

“I’ve done the Kepler Track 11 times and the Old Ghost Road three times.”

Taxing as it is, Graham says the Tarawera is not the toughest event he has competed in.

“Two years ago I did an ultramarathon in the Blue Mountains in Australia. It’s the hardest one I’ve ever done.

There were 1500 competitors but 250 didn’t finish. It was very challenging.”

Meticulous preparation plays a vital role in Graham’s buildup to a big event. “Ten weeks out, I typically run between 60-80km per week, then three weeks out I do 5-7 hour run/ walks,” he explains. “You have to practice when you’re tired.”

On long competitive runs, he relies on tried and tested Graham Williams running the Tarawera Ultramarathon 100-miler. provisions. “I carry one litre of water with me, and gels – I Photo: Supplied. have one every two to three hours, along with a salt tablet,” (his wife’s) birthday and finished on Valentine’s Day.” says Graham, who finds it difficult to eat during a race. On Following his most recent megamarathon, the ageless the Tarawera course he refuelled with oranges and bananas, athlete explains that he took a week off to recover before plus the occasional snack from one of the 15 aid stations. “At lacing up his trusty Altra Lone Peak running shoes again. “My night they had tea and coffee – and I had a toasted sandwich feet were swollen for 2-3 days.” at 2.30am.”

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Many of us in Golden Bay partake in a popular pastime, like people do all around New Zealand.

Usually performed out the window of a moving vehicle, and generally fuelled by curiosity rather than callousness, the activity is common in country landscapes where workplaces are open areas, not blocked by office doors, factory walls and high rise buildings. It’s called jumping to conclusions.

It’s not unlawful, but can feel awful when the workers feel that rubberneckers ripping along rural roads are critical of operations and operators on the other side of farm fences. Fewer than four per cent of New Zealanders work in agriculture now, meaning 96 per cent of our population don’t live on or have much of experience of farms.

So, thanks to this column, I have the opportunity for some regular monthly words about happenings and thoughts from our Kaihoka paddocks.

Autumn is a busy time, and one of many important jobs is weaning calves. A beef cow delivers one calf in spring and feeds it until it matures from a milk diet to thriving mainly on grass. Then as winter approaches, their needs are different and time comes to separate offspring from mother.

Calves are drenched with anthelmintic to wipe out worms living in the gut, and then put in paddocks with good long grass.

Eating plenty without competition from adult cattle is important in maintaining healthy growth rates for weaners. Meanwhile, mobs of cows spend winter “cleaning up” pastures. They rotate around the farm to eat the longer, drier grass left when summer/ autumn grazing wasn’t chewed off low. Getting rid of this “tag” means the grass that regrows is of good quality for lambing ewes and calving cows in spring. Restricting feed during pregnancy

is also necessary so babies on board don’t grow too heavy. Big calves can result in difficulties at birth. Dealing with dystocia is not something neither cow or cocky wants to manage.

In the parasite cycle, grazing healthy adult cattle also “cleans up” paddocks as they chomp worm larvae living on the grass. In young stock, larvae usually survive, settle down in the gut, mature, breed and discharge the next generation of unwanted worm eggs in parasite-laden poo. But mature cow guts don’t harbour happy worm families, meaning fewer eggs to contaminate pasture, lower parasite populations in paddocks and healthier young stock.

So that’s a lengthy explanation of the “why” of weaning. The “how” is different on different farms depending on facilities, theories , weather and possibly even how Dad has always done it.

As with most things agricultural there is no one-size-fits-all right way. Often calves are sold straight onto trucks and off to a new farm. Sometimes weaners are kept in yards and fed supplements for a few days.

Here we take mobs away to paddocks distant from each other.

On the farm I was raised on, cows and calves went to paddocks next to each other. It is a noisy time, with both maternal mooing and grown babies bellowing for a few days, but it is surprising how quickly both mobs settle.

My own two children grew so fast into independent young people away on their own adventures, and I have empathy for weaning process. We understand our two-legged offspring need to move on. Similarly, there are good reasons for separating four-legged offspring. Different farmers have differing priorities, behaviour, timing, and values, as do different families. So if farming isn’t your area of expertise, try not to engage in those popular kiwi pastimes like jumping to conclusions or leaping on bandwagons.

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Having just planned their routes, around 170 competitors, stood like coiled springs ready for the start of the Golden Bay Tramping C l u b’s “Q u e s t O u t We s t Rogaine”, which was held at Kaihoka at the end of March.

As the clock struck one, teams ran, jogged or just walked off in their varied, chosen directions; some into the hilly farm country, some towards the sand dunes at the coast, some into the bush and others onto the limestone armoured slopes of Mount Lunar.

The objec tive was to collect as many points as possible in the time available by visiting the team’s selfselected checkpoints. Whilst speed helps, a cunning route combined with good n av i g at i o n i s o f te n t h e winning factor. However, wherever teams went, they were greeted not only by var ying terrain but also amazing views of the stunning local scenery.

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At the Finish it was close to the threehour time limit before teams began to arrive back – a sign of good pre-planning and route adjustment whilst out on the course. A few teams incurred penalty points but none returned after the cut-off when all points are forfeited. The official winning team was, unsurprisingly, multi-World Adventure Racing Champion Nathan Fa’avae and his son Zefa.

Everybody, however, was a winner having gained the satisfaction of navigating their way around the map at their own pace and finishing with a smile on their faces. In the twohour event, winners Daniel Penny and Maegan McIsaac finished with a score that beat almost

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The event would not have been possible without the generous provision of access to their farms by the Ferguson and Wyllie families, and by DOC to the reserve land around the Kaihoka Lakes. Although competitors may not have been aware of it the farmers also went to a lot of trouble to ensure that stock and electric fences were not an impediment to progress.

At the request of the two farms the net proceeds of the event will be donated to Collingwood Area School’s Agricultural Show Day for the purchase of ribbons, certificates and prizes.

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Golden Bay’s Living Wood Fair

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Monday’s working bee at the Living Wood Fair’s East Takaka site in full swing. Photo: Anita Peters.

JO RICHARDS

The Living Wood Fair (LWF) is coming to town – or rather somewhere very close. Golden Bay’s biennial celebration of all things wood takes place in East Takaka in just over a week’s time.

Speaking to The GB Weekly on Monday afternoon, LWF cofounder Liv Scott said transformation of the Totara Whenua site from a tree-lined paddock to a community showground is well underway, thanks to three busy days of activity.

“A chunk of volunteers arrived on Saturday, and we had a working bee ...with lots of mowing and tidying. The main arena fence is also done, but the structural stuff will be done next weekend.”

When the set-up is complete, you might not see the totara trees for the wood; for two days the site will become a forest of woody workshops, talks and walks, fascinating demonstrations, and artisanal and information stalls.

The concept is to mix fun with learning for the whole family, says Liv. “Our enjoyable, engaging, educational community event is for all ages. Covering everything from planting the

seed – of a tree, an idea or a skill – to growing, harvesting, milling and creating something beautiful – a spoon, a table or a home. You will find there is something for everyone to explore.”

The fair focuses on building awareness, creating change, and sharing knowledge about forestry, building and the environment, and is organised around four main themes: Forestry and silviculture; environmental stewardship; creative arts, wood and bush crafts; and natural building.

Understanding, techniques and skills are explored through a range of activities, including demonstrations, discussions and well-subscribed workshops.

“The workshops are always popular and this year we have almost doubled the number and variety of them,” says Liv, before listing a selection. “Graeme Scott will run a workshop on traditional timber frame joinery, and other workshops include earth building, and retrofitting earthen materials.

“Christchurch craft facilitators from Rekindle are hosting workshops showing how to transform local resources through skills such as basket weaving, carving beads, eco-printing,

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• Online at LTP.tasman.govt.nz • By email to LTP@tasman.govt.nz • In writing – complete the submission form and drop it in to any Tasman District Council office or library, or post it for free post it for free to Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, Nelson 7050 [Freepost Authority No:172255]

These documents set out the activities, priorities and work programmes the Council is proposing to deliver over a 10-year period. They also outline the costs and how they could be funded.

Submissions close Saturday 24 April 2021.

At the same time, we are also consulting on:

• Saturday 10 April, 9.00 am – 1.30 pm, Tākaka Village Market

• Draft Revenue and Financing Policy • Draft Rates Remission Policy • Draft Development and Financial Contributions Policy • Schedule of Fees and Charges 2021 – 2022 You can find out more and download these documents at LTP.tasman.govt.nz or view a hard copy at your local service centre or library in Richmond, Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison.

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You may make a submission on the proposed changes:

We’ll be attending events in your neighbourhood so please come along if you’d like to talk more about the draft Plan.

• Tuesday 13 April, 11.00 am, Golden Bay Community Board. 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm, Drop-in session. Both at the Tākaka Service Centre See the full list of events and keep up with any changes on our website, LTP.tasman.govt.nz.

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Popular Positive Ageing Expo 2021 Friday 16 April, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, Headingly Centre, Richmond. Over 70 stalls of community groups and service providers including have-a-go activities, demonstrations, presentations and health services. The Golden Bay Shared Recreation Facility is organising transport to the expo.

To book, please contact Abbie Langford at the Rec Centre, email recreation@recparkcentre.co.nz or call 03 525 9237 or 027 624 0680. Seat numbers are limited.

Living Wood Fair 2021 Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April, 9.00 am – 6.00 pm.

Tōtara Whenua, East Tākaka, Golden Bay. The Living Wood Fair is a fantastic day out for the whole community, young and old: A world of wood and incredible talents on display in a stunning location in East Tākaka. For more information visit livingwoodfair.co.nz

COUNCIL HUI For a full list of upcoming meetings visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 13 April, 9.30 am. Tākaka Service Centre, Commercial Street. Public forum.

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making string, green woodworking and spoon carving. The green-fingered can discover many new skills with workshops on medicinal herbs, fruit-tree pruning, whittling, flowers and foraging and cooking, or learn how to make fire with friction.”

The fair also provides an opportunity for serious discussion though a number of building and forestry fora with the participation of experts from around the country. In addition, there are in-depth talks on continual canopy forestry, potential plantation timber species, straw-bale construction, hempcrete, ecosystem management, and farming in 2030. Of potential interest to many is a presentation about emissions trading for forestry by Steven Cox of Forestry New Zealand/Te Uru Rakau, who will explain how carbon credits can be gained, and how forestry can play a part in addressing climate change.

Those who prefer to watch and be entertained, rather than participate, can choose from a wide range of demonstrations, or simply browse market stalls, while listening to live music. “Many talented artists will showcase their crafts: Local blacksmith Pat Baker from Hell’s Kitchen Forges, Renford Crump’s hugely popular Bush Crafts; the Wellington Woodworking Friends Collective; Hawkes Bay instrument maker Phill Jones; Warwick Lilley, a chainsaw carver from Rotorua, and Deborah Walsh, a

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weaving artist from Nelson.”

Just over the road from Totara Whenua, Fairholme Gallery is presenting a wood-themed show titled “Forest Treasures”, which features work from numerous established artists, plus a unique collaborative installation by a group that includes renowned painter Robin Slow, wood-carver Brian Flintoff, and musician and recording artist Bob Bickerton. The installation explores ideas of harmony, memory and storytelling, explains Robin.

“Our kaupapa has been to work together, using painting, carving and music to bind narratives that help reflect the whakatauki; ‘Plait the rope that binds the past to the future’.”

With such a wide variety of activities, the fair is for everyone, not just tree-huggers, says Liv. “It’s for families, lifestyle and forestry block owners, farmers, woodworkers and millers, self-builders and tiny home enthusiasts, forestry advocates, environmentalists, forestry and building businesses and industry specialists. And anyone who loves trees.”

Living Wood Fair is on Saturday 17 April and Sunday 18 April, from 9am to 6pm, at Totara Whenua, 646 East Takaka Road.

General admission: Weekend $40; Single-day $25; Concession $15; under-16 Free. Workshops: $25-50. (Online booking fees apply)

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Two of Golden Bay’s young dairy farmers, Clay Paton and Stephanie Gray, have scooped prestigious industry awards.

Clay, a contract milker for Brent Riley in Rockville, was recently the recipient of two Dairy Industry Awards in the Share Farmers Merit Awards category.

Winning the Federated Farmers Leadership Award and the Honda Farm Safety Health and Biosecurity Award, Clay also earned third place in the West Coast/Top of the South section for Contract Milkers.

Entering in this year ’s competition meant Clay and wife Joy had to “delve deep” into their records. Part of the assessment includes observation of their practical farm work, how they operate a n d “ w h e re t h e m o n e y goes”. Finding the exercise “growth ful ”, th e couple recognised strengths and weaknesses as they analysed their operations.

The pair intially got together during Joy’s final year of school, while she was working part-time on a farm in Wakefield. When she became pregnant with their first child Joy suggested the farm take on Clay, who was fencing at the time. He subsequently worked there for two years as farm assistant before moving on to Brent Riley’s Dovedale farm as “2IC”. After a season and a half, the Rileys moved to Rockville, where Clay worked as farm manager for Brent.

Two years later, Clay took up his current contract milking role. He says he is grateful to Brent for his guidance and support throughout. “ I t ’s b e e n w i n - w i n the whole way, and the relationship we have with Brent is key,” says Clay.

The young couple now have three young children and future goals.

“In the long term we would like to own our own farm and be like Brent has been to us,” said Joy. “Just having a positive influence on young people – making it a desirable

Clay and Joy Paton and family on Brent Riley’s farm in Rockville. Photo: Ronnie Short.

career choice…There’s not many industries you can get into without a degree.”

Having achieved Level 5 in Primary ITO, Clay will now work towards achieving a Diploma in Agribusiness Management, which will take five years of part-time study.

“To be successful, the first thing you need to do is fall in love with your work,” he says.

At the other end of the Bay, in Uruwhenua, 21-yearold Stephanie Gray is herd manager on Corrigan and Sam Sowman’s farm, where she has worked for two years.

This year she won a Merit Award for Community and Industry Involvement and third place in the Dairy Trainee category, for the second year in a row.

“I t ’s more about who you meet, and shows you about your strengths and weaknesses,” says Stephanie.

“It’s definitely improved my confidence talking to other people…I wouldn’t be meeting half the people I’ve met now without it, so it’s been very useful.”

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Herd manager for Sowman’s farm, Stephanie Gray. Photo: Supplied.

category, Stephanie had to undergo an interview about farm knowledge and “what you do in your spare time”, such as community involvement. “A healthy work/life balance is important in the industry,” says Stephanie.

In her spare time she volunteers for the Takaka Fire Brigade, plays netball, and enjoys the company of friends and family.

“On the weekends, you really need to get off the farm.”

The next round of assessment involved “different questions and practical tasks,” judged by a panel of three. “It’s good and always easier if you have the support from your farm – they support me in anything I want to do.”

From a farming family, Stephanie lived in Golden Bay from the age of six, attending boarding school in Palmerston North during secondary school. There she undertook agricultural courses and was “always outside” at the school’s Equestrian Centre. During school holidays she came home and worked as a relief milker, so for her it was a natural progression to enter farming as a career.

She is currently studying Level 4 in Dairy Management, which she will complete in September. In December she will continue studying for her Agri-Business Management Diploma.

Her ambition is “to get into more of the training side of my job – I’d love to bring people into the industry – especially girls…I think it’s where my passion is.”

Underlining the depth of local talent, Emma Udell, who also grew up in Golden Bay, won Dairy Trainee of the Year in the Auckland/Hauraki region.

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Aorere Easter

Taking a bite of the Dragon’s Teeth RONNIE SHORT

As Warwick Edmund Briggs waited to deliver his talk about a lifetime of adventures climbing the Dragon’s Teeth, a person looking for a seat said to him, “You’re too popular.”

Testament to his popularity, the Takaka Library space was completely filled with an audience waiting in anticipation.

The Dragon’s Teeth and Anatoki Peak are part of the Douglas Range of mountains linking the Aorere and Anatoki Valleys to the Cobb Valley.

Warwick first paid tribute to the late Frank Soper by reading a poem about finding refuge in the Soper Hut. He then dedicated his talk to “My deceased Mum, who bought me my first pack and sleeping bag - and for all the parents who support and watch their children go off and explore.”

Introducing himself, Warwick explained he was born in Whakatane shortly after Sir Edmund Hillary “reached the top” of Mt Everest. While a high school student, he became involved in the tramping club, where he explored the Uruweras, “an apprenticeship of sorts”. His “OE” consisted of working and tramping the South Island, where he settled, at 23 years old, in the Anatoki Valley.

A lifetime of exploring of his new home began.

“When I needed my alpine fix – there it was – and still is – just out the back.” Warwick daydreamed of his annual pilgrimage to the Dragon’s Teeth – and when there, dreamed of the warm bath and bed back at home.

“For many it’s the experience of a lifetime, like a Moses mission.”

He shared the feelings of sheer joy of sitting, taking in the fantastic scenery, noting the flora and fauna, watching the birdlife and listening to the call of kiwi at Lonely Lake and Adelaide Tarn.

Warwick recounted the many times he had been “spat out” by the weather. “We might make it to Adelaide Tarn, then it would snow, and the next day it would all turn to slush...Wet and tired we’d head down to the Anatoki River.

“After a storm the mountains looked like a giant leviathan... huge white-water rivulets streaming down mountain flanks…I’ve been through in the snow, though I’m very reluctant to travel in the icy conditions.”

Viewing many slides of Warwick’s intrepid journeys, the audience shuddered at the sheerness of slopes traversed by trampers using “three point contact” whilst wearing giant backpacks. There were gasps at photos of spectacular scenery and toe-tingling shots of climbers as tiny dots making their way along the sides of incredibly steep mountains. A spine-tingling section known as the Wireless, due to Warwick removing broken wire there, is not for the faint-hearted. He also pointed out a campsite at the top of Lead Hills that sent another ripple through the crowd. “Stunning from many a distant vista.”

Naming all the peaks, huts, lakes and tarns, and some of the flora and fauna as he went, Warwick proved his extensive knowledge of the landscape he loves so well. He described the geological make-up of the mountains and the tectonic plate movements that created them making the 300 million year-old landscape “a fascinating area for geologists”. He gave in-depth descriptions of the geological make-up that created the Dragon’s Teeth, including the Anatoki Fault and the peak known as the Needle.

Visitors enjoyed a browse through Azzizzi vintage clothing, and a cuppa with cake, in the warm sunshine at Langford Store, Bainham, on Easter Sunday. Photos: Ronnie Short.

Warwick Briggs held a full-capacity audience spellbound for a full hour with tales of his experiences climbing the Dragons Teeth.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

“Just thinking of mountains gives me a buzz. Over 45 years I have traversed the mountains over 60 times,” said Warwick.

Adventures along the way included meeting a couple who had climbed Mt Cook but were thwarted by the Dragon’s Teeth; the excitement of a moonbow sighted by fellow hikers just as three kiwi trilled; and the helicopter bringing people up who were in remission from cancer. There were tales of over-zealous trampers; adverse weather and ripped tents; and one lost and found.

On many occassions Warwick doubled back to pick up the packs of those who needed to carry on pack-free. Another tramper wanted to turn back halfway up, but he took off his pack, boots, clothing and climbed up “easy as” in bare feet, leaving Warwick to carry his belongings.

“Heavy pack, sore feet, tired – it’s all just the cost of getting to the good spots where even though tired, bruised, battered and bashed you come again, having forgotten.

I like to allow plenty of time, to have the stopping time for the magnificence of this experience.”

After Warwick had held the audience spellbound for a full hour, applause broke out as the slides ended, before the speaker fielded questions from the floor.

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

GOLF 30 March. Qualifying R2 and 3rd LGU (nett): M Dobbie 68. Closest to pins: 3/12 S Rosser, 9/18 C Gilbert.

3 April. Stableford: R Miller 39, J Thomason 37, B Climo 37. Closest to pins: 3/12 P Sim, 4/13 B Schmuke, 8/17 N Moore, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: R Miller, R Dyce, P Sim, J Garner. Two 7/16: J Garner. Happy wanderer: W Dobbie. Best gross: N Moore 73.

BRIDGE 31 March. Pohara Pairs: N/S: L Godden/J Edmondson 61.07%, J Beatson/M McKellar 58.21%, A Foreman/J Cooper 47.14%; E/W: J Pemberton/P Taylor 66.67%, T Packard/C Mead 59.17%, S Van Wijngaarden/J Harper 52.50%; h/cap: N/S: L Godden/J Edmondson 67.02%, J Beatson/M McKellar 61.76%, A Foreman/J Cooper 60.44%; E/W: J Pemberton/P Taylor 74.17%, T Packard/C Mead 64.57%, Lorna Scurr Pamela Nelson 61.12%.

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

GOLDEN Bay High School Home & School AGM, 7pm, Wednesday 14 April in school library. All welcome.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake PERSSON, David Trevor, 91 years old, passed away peacefully at Golden Bay Community Health on 12 December 2020. Will be sadly missed by friends and family. Loved brother of Jimmy, Monica and Peter, all deceased, and Nancy. Family would like to thank Golden Bay Community Health for putting up with him (he was a character).

HEARING Aid Clinic at GB Community Health on Thursday 15 April, 1-3 pm. Aids checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members (free) and non members ($10). Ph for appointment with M Barker 525 7465 to organise a time.

THE WRINKLIES EXPRESS Subs renewal for the year 31/3/21 - 1/4/22 $15/year for existing members.

New members (over 50) are welcome too, as well as disabled persons.

GOLDEN Bay Community Board meeting at 9.30am on Tuesday 13 April, at the Golden Bay Service Centre in Takaka.

Public forum speakers are asked to pre-register to speak, by phoning 525 0020.

We provide transport for medical and medical-related travel.

Fill out the following slip and return it, with payment, to: Henk Visker, 92 Packard Rd, RD 1, Takaka 7183 or drop at ITM in Takaka or pay directly to NBS a/c 03-1354-0257916-00

“COVID-19 Vaccines in New Zealand – What you need to Know” A U3A presentation by Dr Nikki Turner, Immunisation Advisory Centre Director. Friday 23 April, 11am, Senior Citizens’ Hall. All welcome – non-members a gold coin please.

Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

THE Golden Bay Community Health Kitchen Garden project team thanks the team at Trash Palace for their great work and their generous support. This helps to ensure we can continue to provide fresh, organically grown produce to the hospital kitchen for residents and Meals on Wheels.

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AN E-vehicle discussion sponsored by SeniorNet at the St John rooms, Rec Park, 1-3pm, Tuesday 13 April. Bring your queries.

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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.

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SUDOKU Tough

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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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Nomadic 12. Enwrap 13. Scornful 15. Aunt 16.

Lubricants 20. Exhibition 21. Isle 23. Dithered 25. Purest 27. Bewitch 28. Perches 29. Solar 30. Red dwarf DOWN: 2. Throw in the towel 3. Pillar 4. Nods 5.

Tunic 6. Limerick 7. End of ones tether 8. Excel 9. Shoe lace 14. Punt 17. Rook 18. Sweetest 19.

Objector 22. Furrow 23. Debts 24. Ether 26. Sped

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APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118.

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ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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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.

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TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers.

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WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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Cosmetic acupuncture also available.

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BRUCE DOOLEY, MD. Private consultations for complex health issues. Monday, Thursday, Saturday. Bayridge Integrative Medicine, ph 525 7125, health@drdooley.co.nz CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544.

www.healthfocus.co.nz

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106

Grant Watson

Manipulative Physiotherapist

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

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

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

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

Ph 027 338 9504

NATIVE plants, big selection, low prices. From $4 each. 15 Poplar Lane, Collingwood. Ph 021 033 1227.

DRY manuka firewood. Ph 021 0220 7728.

RABBIT hutch/chicken coop, portable, covered area and run, $120. Ph 021 0819 3713.

BBQ, portable Gasmate with stand, $45. Ph 027 752 0022.

VARIOUS 70’s-style light fittings, $10 the box. Ph 027 752 0022.

VARIOUS 70’s-style electrical switches, $10 the box. Ph 027 752 0022.

RINNAI Convector 506 portable “Space-Saver” gas heater. $75.

Ph 027 752 0022.

FIRE guard, 80 widem 70 high, 15 deep, $5. Ph 027 752 0022.

TOILET suite, white, S-bend ,$30. Ph 027 752 0022.

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

TOILET suite, avocado green, S-bend, $30. Ph 027 752 0022.

SPARE toilet cistern, avocado green, $5. Ph 027 752 0022.

BASIN, white, 500wide x 300, includes taps, $35. Ph 027 752 0022.

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

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

SHOWER base, 900x900mm extra deep 330mm+outlet, $15.

Ph 027 752 0022.

HOT water cylinder, 1976, 1270mm high, condition unknown, $20. Ph 027 752 0022.

LAUNDRY tub, 560x560 (two taps need tops), $50. Ph 027 752 0022.

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

CEILING tiles, 600x300, enough for over 40sqm, various conditions, $100. Ph 027 752 0022.

CEILING fan, 1.2 diameter, includes broken switch, $25. Ph 027 752 0022.

FRAME for two-sided lean-to, 2.1m high x 2.5x1.47, $50. Ph 027 752 0022.

HOUSETRUCK, 1975 K Bedford, two-loft, beautiful cabin look, fire, stove, fridge, shower, 240 volt, 12 volt. Reg on hold. $23,500

SOLLYS

Contractors

Providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving services since 1928

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

Ph 525 9843

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

Phone 525 9843

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

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120 Excellent Street, Collingwood

721 CollingwoodBainham Road

67b Rototai Road

Properties sold in March

New Listing/Open Home For Sale: Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior Open Home: Sunday 11th April 12-12.30pm A SEASIDE WILDERNESS - You have asked us to find an undeveloped site for your dream home and here it is! Here are the sea views you've asked for, the creek meandering down the hillside and over 26 acres of lush regenerating bush. There's even an acre or so of fenced pasture down by the beach. Take a look at the drone footage on our website to get a feel for the place, then come and enjoy the serenity by viewing on Sunday.

Need Us, 23 Haile Lane

22a&22b Motupipi Street

Call Us

180 Excellent Street, Collingwood

170 Excellent Street, Collingwood

New Listing/Open Listing/Open Home

New Listing/Open Listing/Open Home

Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior For Sale: Open Home: Sunday 11th April 12-12.30pm EXCELLENT VIEWS OF GOLDEN BAY - Proudly offered for the first time to the market, this multi storey 223m2 home sits on over 7.5 acres of mostly bush cloaked land, with a creek, drive on access to the pristine coastline between Milnthorpe and Collingwood. Without a doubt the views ofthe Bay are Excellent! This is a home like no other! Each of the three levels is virtually open plan, each room leads to another one. See the Virtual Tour on our website.

For Sale: Tender: 1pm 6th May 2021, Will not be sold prior Open Home: Sunday 11th April 12-12.30pm HEAVEN ON EARTH - For those seeking absolute privacy and serenity this undeveloped 43.5 acre beachfront property is, quite literally, heaven on earth! Situated at the very end of Excellent Street, nestled beside Milnthorpe Park Scenic Reserve, this is wonderful place to escape to! There are very few people around here, and the tracks on the beach show that mostly you will share this magical spot with innumerable shore birds.

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

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko ono. Ph 027 522 7136.

PART rolls of bird netting, 25mm approximately. Offers. Ph 525 9789.

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

or Jesus heart journer to join our lovely peace-filled home, beside the sea. Ph 027 522 7136.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

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

Ph 525 7007.

Open 10am-5pm. www.earthseagallery.com

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation.

Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

Ray White Golden Bay Property Management DID YOU KNOW? Tenancy Agreement requirements Part 1: Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - Section 13A requirements to be included in tenancy agreements - if not met the Landlord could be liable to infringement fee to the crown between $500 - $2000.

- An insulation statement - A Healthy Homes Statement of Intent - A Healthy Homes Statement* - An Insurance Statement * Fixed tenancies renewed/granted before July 2021 do not require Healthy Homes Statements For further information on this and more contact Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

PROPERTY or land, maximum 7ha, within 30 minutes’ of Takaka. Private, sunny, distant views. dth@slingshot.co.nz SECTION in Collingwood on elevated site, to buy. Ph 03 526 6178.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea ONE- bedroom unit in town, $240/week. References required.

Ph 027 440 1200.

We are looking for a special, dynamic sales person to join our Takaka team. A passion for colour and fashion, and the desire to exceed customer expectations is essential. This is a permanent part-time position, which will include Saturdays.

FLAT mate, woman wanted. A Garden of Eden house, lovely room, French doors out to garden deck. Needing an awakening

If this sounds like you, please call into Mariposa or ph 0800-132-500 for an application form.

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37 Commercial St, Takaka 03 525 7548

Customer Service Representative Casual Role An exciting opportunity exists to join our exceptional Collingwood Contact Centre team to cover leave and peak periods during the hours of 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

This role is suited to someone who is committed to providing exceptional customer service, is team-focused, able to absorb product information, and can quickly learn new computer systems and processes.

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

If you would like to be part of our dynamic, friendly HealthPost team, please apply to recruitment@healthpost.co.nz enclosing your CV and a cover letter telling us why this position is for you before Monday 19 April.

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EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

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.

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

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

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

Pizzas on Fridays, 5-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194.

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

Sat 10th FRENCH FOR RABBITS, $25 tickets online, $30 on the door Thu 15th LIVE POETS/ACID ON THE MICROPHONE Special guest JESSIE FENTON, 7.30pm, $10

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, MondaySaturday, 9am-8.30pm. Closed Sunday. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

Sat 17th CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY, cool music from the hot house of Finn Sholes, $15

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

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

Thu 22nd QUIZ, 7.30pm

KORORA’S NEST, Pohara. Open Wednesday-Monday for coffee, lunch, snacks, drinks and dinner. Weekdays, 11am- late; weekends, 9am-late. Ph 03 970 3291.

Sat 1st MILES CALDER, $15 + bf tickets online

Sat 24th THE ELECTRONS, $10

MAY Thu 6th QUIZ, 7.30pm Thu 13th THE CLIMATE LOVE TALKS

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

Ph 524 8051.

Sat 15th TIM ALLEN AND THE TWO, $10 tickets available online

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

Thu 20th QUIZ, 7.30pm Sat 22nd BOB DYLAN turns 80 - we celebrate with 80 songs in his honour. Open mic from 5pm

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

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

STAY AWAKE CAFE (formerly MAD Cafe), where only the best will do. 8am to 8pm every day except Mondays. Ph 021 107 6312.

Saturday 10th April

NEW ZEALAND MADE

THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am.

*** This gig has been CANCELLED for NOW ***

TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 5 days from 8.30am, closed Monday, Tuesday. Ph 525 9396.

TOTOS CAFE & PIZZERIA. Open 10.30am-4pm, weather permitting. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Totaranui hill, ph 039 707 934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com.

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 5pm each Sunday. All welcome.

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

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

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

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

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 ☺

NEO-SOUL, FUTURE-JAZZ, INDUSTRIAL POP, SOULFULL LOOPS

Saturday 24th April

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 16 APRIL CURIOUS ABOUT BIODYNAMICS? One-day practical, hands-on introduction workshop, Friday 16 April. For more information and to register tinyurl.com/BDNZ16April.

POPPY DAY COLLECTIONS at FreshChoice and Take Note in Takaka or On the Spot in Collingwood.

LATER EVENTS GOLDEN BAY GUN CLUB offer the annual pre-season Duck Shooter’s Eye Opener. 9.30am, Sunday18 April at the club grounds, Pupu. Ammo available. Non-members welcome.

Questions, ph 027 412 7176 or 027 525 8304.

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

no broadcast Saturday 1st May

TRUTH

Sunday 9th May

Estère

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

TICKETS THROUGH: UNDERTHERADAR.CO.NZ

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

www.rootsbar.co.nz

GO WILD WITH WEAVING EXHIBITION. Contemporary fibre art. Art Vault, Takaka, 10am-4pm, to Wednesday 28 April.

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Sunday Service 10am

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere TUESDAY 13 APRIL BADMINTON, GBHS GYM, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

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

WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings.

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

THURSDAY 15 APRIL DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

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Friday 16th April

EJ Barrett // Vikae // 10:32

Programmes to listen out for Bavardages - 60 minutes of anything French, this programme will give you an opportunity to listen to French chit chat, music and interviews in French with some activities or resources provided in for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough region. Hosts Axel and Nathalie will share a bit of their experiences in France and other French-speaking countries while entertaining you with their “bavardages”.

60 minutes de tout ce qui est en français, ce programme vous donnera l’occasion d’écouter du bavardage en français, de la musique en français, des interviews et quelques activités ou ressources fournies dans notre région de Nelson, Tasman et Marlborough. Les animateurs Axel et Nathalie partageront un peu de leurs expériences en France et dans d’autres pays francophones tout en vous divertissant avec leurs “bavardages”.

Bavardages airs Saturday afternoons at 5.00 with new content every 2 weeks.

NMIT Contemporary Music Hour

An hour of contemporary music written and produced by local students on the NMIT Music Course. Tune in to find out what goes on in the classes and when the next gigs will come up.

NMIT Contemporary Music Hour Airs Saturday nights at 7.00 with new content every 2 weeks.

www.freshfm.net

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

23 Motupipi Street, Takaka For appointments please phone

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

POSITIVE AGEING EXPO Friday 16 April 2021 . 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Headingly Centre, Richmond

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‘PAL’ Show Celebrating 8 years of live theatre with past and present performers in this members-only show

Tues 13 April - 7 pm

at Village Theatre Takaka Membership Card ($40) at Unlimited copies

Membership also gives 20% discount on DramaLAB shows and workshops in 2021

For more info dramalab.co.nz/pal

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50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ

info@goldenbayproperty.com

ONE OF THE BEST HEADING - ONE OF THE LAST!

14 WATINO PLACE, PŌHARA

Ph: (03) 525 8800

LET THIS PROPERTY WIN YOU OVER! HEADING

DEADLINE SALE: 12PM 15.04.21 (NSP)

The last available sites on the flat in Pōhara? The site is ready to go, all that is left is for you to call your builder! Services are provided to the boundary. Be quick to secure this prime section in Pōhara where the beach and cafes are just a short walk away…. and just a few minutes drive to the golf course or the boat ramp. Call me for an info pack and don’t be disappointed! Ref: GB3831

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

90 MATATA RD, PARAPARA

$1.4m

Elevated, private & great views! Beautifully planted incl. exotics, fruit trees, veggies & citrus, surrounded in native bush. Cathedral ceilings, macrocarpa linings, spacious living, Raeburn cooker, logfire & radiators heat this 3bdrm/2bthrm home. Completely energy selfsufficient. In 2009, this home won Silver at the regional Master Builders Awards & 10+ years on, this 13.8ha property is still a winner! Call me to view. Ref: GB3833

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

GREAT MEMORIES HEADING TO BE MADE HERE!

‘PŌHARA HEIGHTS’ HEADING - STAGE 2

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.00 to 2.00pm

44 TŌTARA AVE, PĀKAWAU

DEADLINE SALE: 12PM 14.04.2021 (NSP)

This classic, 2 bdrm, family holiday bach, on the estuary side of Tōtara Avenue is nestled among the trees & is very funky. The large ranch sliders allow the tree-filtered light into the spacious living area where the high ceilings & exposed timber beams add to the ambience.

Overlooking the calm estuary waters, where you can moor your kayak at the jetty, or take a short stroll to the main beach. Call me to view. Ref: GB3828

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

PŌHARA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DEADLINE SALE ON LOTS 11, 20, 21 1pm 08.04.21 (NSP)

Stage 2 now available. A magical location elevated above Pōhara Beach. Enjoy the best of both worlds – far enough away from the all the activity below, yet close enough to wander down & be part of it all if you wish. Great hospitality options in Pōhara, & the boat ramp or Golf Course just minutes away. Memories in the making right here!

Call James for further information on the Pōhara Heights Subdivision. Ref: GB3810

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

PRIME LOCATION IN CBD

ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN…..

80 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA

35 DODSON ROAD, C/TĀKAKA

• Land & Buildings For Sale: $950,000+GST (if any) Ref: GBC3830 • Office Space For Lease: Price By Negotiation Ref: GBC3832 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

• Modern 4 bdrm/2bthrm home • Well est. easycare gardens • Great entertaining inside & out • Lots of awesome sheds • 2.187ha close to all amenities Ref: GB3827 P.O.A. Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

DESIGNED TO PLEASE!

YOUR GREAT ESCAPE! 176 WHARARIKI RD, PUPONGA

23 RAMEKA CREEK RD

• On two titles of 662 & 667m2 • 2 bdrm/1bthrm cottage • Big decks to enjoy the ruralness • Well maintained inside & out • The perfect Great Outdoors base Price: $550,000 Ref: GB3821 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com

• Set on 12.6ha of privacy • 360o views of the Bay & ranges • 3 bdrm & ensuited master • Big dble gge with internal access • A stunning property inside & out!

Ref: GB3820 $1.8m+GST (if any) Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com

Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872

Annie Telford Salesperson 0272 491 408

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 Tesar Salesperson / B.Com 021 819 124

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