The Golden Bay Weekly - 22 January 2021

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Friday 22 January 2021

The day the country came to town

Show time: Equestrian events started early and continued through the day at Saturday’s A&P Show. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s annual celebration of country life came to town on Saturday for the 124th Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show. As the sun climbed over Tak ak a’s showground, and the crowds poured in, the temperature rose and animals, show-goers and stall holders were soon seeking shade. But by midday, cloud cover and a strengthening breeze combined to cool things down nicely, just in time for the Grand Parade. Although attendance at the traditional big day out fluctuates from year-to-year, the show remains the Bay’s largest annual single-day event. A&P committee vice-president Noel Baigent is delighted with this year’s turnout. “We estimate 5000 – slightly up on 2020.” But the show’s success is not measured in mere numbers. “What I loved most was the

atmosphere from every quarter - you could feel it, “ says Noel. “People from all walks of life and all corners of New Zealand love a traditional old time country show.” Indispensable in any good country show are the farm animals, and this year, the goats, sheep and poultry were joined by two friendly Jersey cows – Precious and Champion – from Jamie and Andrea Ward’s farm, handled expertly by Stevie Ward and Lola Flanders. On the adjacent rugby paddock, horses and riders competed in several classes, beginning early and continuing throughout most of the day. Organiser of the equestrian events Ann McKenzie reckoned that horse and pony entries were up on last year with competitors travelling from as far as Blenheim and Karamea. “It’s probably because a lot of competitions haven’t taken place over the last

year and competing here is an opportunity to gain qualification for Horse of the Year,” explained Ann, who pointed out that, this year, the women riders, were joined by a single male competitor – David Bott from Pohara. Tucked away in the corner of the showground, sheep shearers quietly demonstrated their speed and skill to a very appreciative audience. Whether it was the heat or it just didn’t fancy a trim, one of Jock Wyllie’s ewe’s escaped the pens and scarpered towards the carpark before allegedly being sighted in the paddocks behind the showground. Joyce Wyllie says that the steward had fortunately had a good look at the escapee before it made its bid for freedom. “Jonny Harwood was the sheep steward and he saw her go and told the judge that she was a very good sheep, as well as energetic one, so the judge awarded the

prize for two ewes even though we only had one left in the pen for him to see.” There were no such problems next door as axemen and women chopped chips off the blocks before the chainsaw operators fired up their machines for the Stihl-versus-Husqvarna battle of the brands. Meanwhile, in the relative cool and calm of the produce booth, an abundance of flowers, fruits and vegetables were laid out on tables around the hall. Visitors were also able to admire home-made wines, jams, pickles and cakes plus complete and exquisite afternoon teas, while listening to the soothing sound of Jochen Maurer’s piano playing. Artistry of a different kind was on show in the photography exhibition as well as knitting, hand-spun fibres and other crafts. Continued on page 7

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Inspired by a five -day residency at the Cobb in September 2019, 10 artists (seven local and three from Nelson) are showcasing their artworks in an exhibition. The Water:eARTh:power exhibition opens on Saturday 23 January, at Pohara hall, and will run from 10am to 4pm daily, until Sunday 31 January. Due to the interruption of the Covid lockdown, the exhibition couldn’t be held on its original date in April 2020. With a body of work waiting in the wings, unable to be sold until the promised exhibition could occur, some of the group found the long wait unsettling. Mover and shaker Toy Murchie ensured everyone stayed on track and remained committed to exhibiting their results from the retreat. Toy initiated the original Cobb Residency concept 10 years ago after attending a biannual residency at Farewell Spit. “I was so inspired by that experience I thought, wouldn’t it be great to have an utterly different experience that other year. One at the sea, the other in the mountains – for all artistic practices – be they visual, sound, writers, performers.” A committee member of the Golden Bay Ar ts Council at the time, Toy took responsibility for setting up the biannual Cobb Residency.

Seven of the 10 contributing artists, from left at back, Philly Hall, Kate Burness, Toy Murchie, Anita Peters, Pauline Watts; sitting in front, Lisa van der Meer, Bronwynn Billens. Absent: Lois Morgan, Melissa Davidson, Michael Potter. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Back in 2019, whilst en route to the Cobb, the participants found the road blocked due to residue from the Cyclone Gita event. Having navigated their way through, they arrived at the Cobb power station to be greeted by John Brockway, to whom they are very grateful for his tour of the complex. On reaching their final destination, the shore of the Cobb Dam, the 10 artists split themselves into two groups and took up residency in the two Mohua Social Services community houses there. Alternating between the two houses, the residents came together each evening over dinner to share their experiences. Lisa Van der Meer explained how it worked: “During the day, everyone goes on their own

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Sunday’s official opening of a field station at the base of Farewell Spit, marks a significant milestone in an ambitious ecosystem restoration initiative. The renovated and repurposed Freeman’s Cottage, now renamed Te Whare Whakata (House of Rest), will be used by Farewell Wharariki HealthPost Nature Trust as a base for the project’s biodiversity researchers and volunteers. The facility will also be available to Department of Conservation, iwi and educational groups for a wide range of conservation and cultural activities. The afternoon’s ceremony began with representatives of Manawhenua ki Mohua welcoming around 50 volunteers, supporters and associates of the trust onto the premises. Trust chair Peter Butler gave a short address before introducing patron and “national treasure” Kim Hill. “It’s the perfect day to celebrate what has been done here,” said the veteran broadcaster. Peter described how the “tired old building” was transformed from “a shambles” into a wholesome and habitable field station in a mere three weeks – a frantic make-over that involved a team of volunteers, some deep-cleaning, 80 litres of paint and a heap of plywood. “Let’s make the most of it,” said Peter. While celebrating the present, and looking towards the future, the gathering also provided an opportunity to recap the trust’s achievements over the previous year. Trustee Chris Wheatley provided a summary of 2020 highlights, which included creating a pest-free ecosanctuary at Cape Farewell, installing seabird nesting boxes, laying out 200 new pest traps, and planting more than 3000 native plants. Pointing to the intertidal zone of the Spit, Chris explained that the 8000Ha of seagrass meadows represented 25 per cent of New Zealand’s total resource and offered potential for “blue carbon” sequestration. “We’re doing work to look at enhancing carbon uptake, which is a new area for the trust.” He closed by acknowledging the generous support from philanthropists, Lonestar Farms, DOC, and Farewell Spit Eco Tours. One of the trust’s key objectives is to reintroduce a

number of native shorebird species – something Tamsin Ward-Smith of Wild Solutions consultancy is looking to start with a translocation programme. The aim is to establish initial populations inside the ecosanctuary, but it’s a difficult operation, according to Tamsin. “Most burrowing seabirds have an innate desire to return to where they fledged.” The solution, she explained, was to play recordings of seabird calls, and/or to relocate chicks and hand-raise them – a very labour-intensive and time-consuming option. “Nothing with seabirds happens quickly, but we need them back in the ecosystem.”The current plan is to introduce larger species such as the flesh-footed and sooty shearwaters, followed by the smaller fluttering shearwaters and diving petrels. Removing unwanted invasive species is the other side of the conservation coin, and involves trapping notorious predators such as stoats, rats and hedgehogs. Another less conspicuous newcomer, identified by last year’s BioBlitz initiative - Asian paper wasps - are now a growing problem on the spit and are being studied by the trust’s first resident field station researchers. Aiden Reason and Eliza Burtpriddy are first-year Master’s degree students from Victoria University. Aiden outlined their work programme. “We’re starting by studying the population dynamics to determine distribution, and also their preferred environment.” She explained that a common fungus appears to be harmful to the alien insects. “It’s an exciting discovery, and has potential to cultivate a strain that could be used for biocontrol.” The formal part of the occasion came to a close with trustee Craig Potton recalling his long involvement with, and affection for, the spit and adjacent coastline. “This place is a place that people love.” He said the project is “righting wrongs”, was “already contributing to biodiversity”, and believed that love for the natural environment would be repaid. “The more we put in, the more biodiversity we get.” The assembly then dissolved as volunteers, trustees and associates explored the refreshed building and shared food and conservation conversation. For more information, visit: https://www.healthpost.co.nz/ about-us/healthpost-nature-trust

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Organic vs spray-free

It was with interest that I read the statement made in the Whakaaro: Organic vs spray free (GBW 8/1) that GM corn “has recently been approved for use in New Zealand” and “will no doubt be available in your supermarket next summer”. A little research has brought the following facts to light. According to Steffan Browning (at that time the Green Party’s GE spokesman), GM maize was approved for sale in New Zealand a decade ago; 70 GM corns available in NZ were approved on the back of 90-day health trials (reported in NZ Herald). On the other hand, the Ministry for the Environment states on their website that “No fresh produce in NZ is genetically modified; no GM crops are grown commercially;” but “some processed foods may contain imported ingredients that have been genetically modified”. Also: “GM foods sold in NZ must be clearly labeled ‘genetically modified’ if they contain DNA or protein from a GM source”. What I infer from this is that the GM maize/corn that has been on sale in NZ for years, is not fresh corn but a dried product used as an ingredient in other products – perhaps animal feed,

for example. According to the above, this ingredient should be clearly labeled as GM. I would be interested to know from Jacqueline Allen and Allan Walsh whether they have other information regarding GM corn of which I am unaware. Gita Krenek

Backing Bach broadcasts

Having just listened to a Bach recording on Concert FM, with three celestial instrumentalists (due to Covid restrictions) and matching celestial tenor – one can never dumb down Bach – I am moved to write this letter. Bach is the one composer who makes me cry with love and joy whenever I hear his music. I want to thank all the Concert FM listeners who rose up and complained bitterly about the proposed shut-down of Concert FM as we know it. Personally, I listen to the programme all day long – and into the night – and it is as the air I breathe. Congratulations New Zealanders on saving a national icon, for generations to enjoy. Robin Keown

Fantastic festival

Hats off to Terry and Izzie Knight for a wonderful festival enjoyed by all. A perfect summer’s day, both the weather and the crowds. Well chosen bands, lots of dancing, fun and high spirits. We are all hoping you will repeat next year. Thanks for organising a cool event. Caitlin Welsh

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WHAKAARO: Workcentre Trust’s AE role

The Workcentre Trust’s Alternative Education classroom. Photo: Supplied. SUBMITTED BY GB WORKCENTRE TRUST

In 2000 when the first Alternative Education (AE) contract was signed between the Golden Bay High School (GBHS) and the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust few could have envisaged the positive impact it has had on our youth. Over the past 19 years the community-based education programme for students aged 13–16 years has sheltered and supported almost 70 young people, many of whom attended the AE programme for much of their high school years. Along the way the Workcentre has been a haven, a harbour, a springboard and a respite for these young members of our community for whom the school system was no longer a viable option. GBHS and Collingwood Area School (as the enrolling schools) had full responsibility for referring the students to AE who were disengaged or at risk of becoming disengaged from conventional schooling. The role of the Workcentre was to provide a safe educational environment to enable these young people to grow in themselves, in their education and in their community. We have been enormously happy with the quality and content of the AE programme over the past two decades, and very proud of all those young people and the outcomes they achieved for themselves both educationally and socially. Many of these people are now adults and still call in to visit, to introduce us to a partner or their children, and to reminisce with us about the days when they attended the AE programme. Running the programme in Golden Bay for 20 years has been hugely rewarding, deeply challenging and at all times heart-engaging. However GBHS has chosen to not renew the

contract with the Workcentre in 2021. We deeply regret the loss of this programme to our community for the youth of Golden Bay (and for their whanau) whose best needs are not served by attending a conventional school. The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust conducted a vigorous campaign to retain the AE programme, knowing this to be a wonderful option for our young people and well supported by community voice. Over the last six months we have sought guidance from, and been given support by, members of Parliament and Government Ministers. We appealed to our community leaders and ex-students for testimonials to present in support of our attempts to retain the AE programme in the community. This generated so much wonderful feedback and so many accolades from, or for, the young people and for the programme that we were often reduced to tears. One young woman wrote: “I’m so grateful to have not been lost in the mainstream education system like so many young people and I feel that Golden Bay is so fortunate to have something as special as the alternative learning programmes the Workcentre has to offer”. And yet another told us: ”All of my teachers adapted to each and every one of my needs and passions as I grew through schooling. Looking back, I consumed it all, I loved AE, I loved learning, I loved my teachers and I still remember how sad I was to say goodbye to it all”. We too are sad to say goodbye to it all – to the wonderful, challenging and inspired years of the AE programme and our young people for whom this has been truly a life-saver.

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The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust enables individuals and groups to achieve self-determination, create healthy and tolerant lifestyles and exercise positive choices.

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FRONTLINE Frontline is a 13 week pre-employment training programme for jobseekers. The Frontline course will offer you a range of experiences and skills to assist in finding ongoing employment in Golden Bay. These vary from CV and cover letter preparation, interview skills and understanding employment law, to communication skills, building confidence and goalsetting. There also may be the opportunity to gain external qualifications such as first aid, barista training, bar management or driver licenses. Please contact your Work and Income Case Manager for more information. The next course will run 22nd February — 19th May.

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The day the country came to town

A grand view: this year’s Grand Parade as viewed from the grandstand. Photo: Supplied.

Continued from page 1 Booth manager Nicola Wells says she received lots of good feedback from the public. “Our new table layout attracted some positive comments. The flowers and vegetable entries were really high quality despite the poor growing season.” Sturgeon’s fairground attractions proved as popular as ever; young drivers raced around the go-kart circuit, and there was a constant queue for the Ferris wheel. For active kids, a free play area offered bouncy castles and slides plus a large inflatable climbing wall. Back in the main arena, a few minutes before the Grand Parade began, the rider-less runners in the inaugural pantomime horse race were under starters orders. A hilarious and somewhat chaotic “canter” ended with Mr Ed in the winner’s enclosure after Wonky Donkey missed the turnaround,

and others faded in the final “furlong”. The comedic flatrace proved to be the perfect warm-up act for the main event. Striking up just after 1pm, the Takaka Citizens Band led the Grand Parade of classic cars, miniature ponies, the champion goats, and winning horses and their riders. They were followed by a colourful collection of vintage tractors that chugged past the spectators, while a vintage horse-drawn carriage trotted around the centre of the arena. With the parade over, the Hack Vaulties took to the grassy stage to give the large crowd a demonstration of horseback acrobatics under the guidance of Baerbel Hack. At the end of the display, the crowds dispersed with many visiting the 80-or-so trade stands set up to promote everything from cars, tractors and farm machinery to garden ornaments, fertilizer and food. There was still plenty going on at the Fonterra’s stand

– awarded Best Large Trade Stand – including a quiz which proved tricky even for some of those in the dairy industry. Most stall-holders said they had been busy with several food and beverage outlets selling out before the end of the show. Equestrian events continued in the arena while traders started to take down their stands, but not everyone was calling it a day. “We even had kids still playing at the Kids’ Free Zone as we were packing up at 4pm,” says Noel. And it wasn’t just the kids who were reluctant to leave. “I know one 84-year-old who parked at the mobility car park for a quick visit at 10.30am and got home around 4pm.” Next year the show celebrates a special anniversary and Noel hopes to be able to properly honour the event’s heritage. “The 2022 show is our 125th and our A&P committee would like the grandstand up and running by then.”

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Golden Bay A&P Show 2021 Photo Gallery Photos: Paige Lynette Photography and Jo Richards

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Sarah’s little works of joy on display ANITA PETERS

In the Collingwood Courthouse Cafe there is a small room full of little works of joy. For the second time in a year, local artist Sarah Thomas has been invited to display her miniature paintings there without any prior plan. “I was a bit apprehensive initially because I’d just been doing little works with no intention,” she says. “I hadn’t been working on anything, but during lockdown I wanted to get a bit more joy into my work. As artists we get hung up on having a theme and working to a real body of work. So that was a real chance to just have a play and do little snippets of whatever I felt like at the time.” Sarah’s work, however, does tend to feature recurring themes, regardless of intention. Growing up in Golden Bay she has long been influenced by the sea and shore, and by land and nature in all its forms: botanical, geological, even astrological. Sarah studied Fine Arts with a sculpture major, but is still drawn heavily towards painting, expressing herself by investigating her own connection to place, and always with a sense of

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Sarah Thomas with her minature paintings depicting small worlds that emit the feeling of joy, on show at the Courthouse Cafe in Collingwood. Photo: Anita Peters.

wonderment and awe. She uses a variety of media, from oils (for realistic botanical studies), to acrylics (for narrative landscapes), and watercolours for abstract textural works. Highly detailed, these paintings range from a miniature scene of floating teacups to the intricate inner landscapes of stones, leaves and water. “They’re all tiny bits of joy. I’ve called those ones ‘small worlds’ - you can just dive into

them. I really liked that I could just really focus into each one without getting stressed out about them all fitting in together. And I think this little space in the cafe here kind of lends itself to that. You sit down and you’re going to enjoy a nice coffee; it’s in its own way, a perfect little world.” The Courthouse Cafe, Collingwood, 8am – 4pm, 7 days until Waitangi Weekend.

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Absolute Beachfront Beauty Local artist Johanna Ward has kindly donated her gorgeous painting titled “Ligar Bay” to dress the walls of 1130 Abel Tasman Drive during the marketing, and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty will auction the painting the same day as the property. Proceeds will go to the Mohua (Golden Bay) Blue Penguin Trust, and Kylie Jones will match the funds raised from the painting’s sale.

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Fantastic opportunity to buy one of the best beachfront homes in Golden Bay. Solid timber, macrocarpa two storey home right on the waterfront of the beautiful Patons Rock Beach. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a great kitchen with bi-fold windows onto the deck and a massive garage - perfect for the boat and beach toys. Low maintenance gardens are complete with a fat lemon tree by the deck ready for the gin. There is an outside shower, fish bench, shade sail and a very old McCormick beach tractor ready to launch your boat. FOR SALE: Auction 3:00 p.m. Sunday 24 January 2021 on site (unless sold prior) VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00443

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Young WWII casualty remembered ANITA PETERS

The Golden Bay Museum has reinstated a poignant display that commemorates one of our local young men who, in 1941, left New Zealand to serve in World War II and died tragically only 17 months later. The last belongings of Alexander David Richmond Webber, known locally as Alec, were sent to his mother in Golden Bay after he died. Amongst his personal items, sent in his small leather suitcase were razors, brushes, a camera, a box of mints, an inhaler and a memento of confetti from his last dance at the Oddfellows Hall in Takaka. But, importantly, it also contained his 1941 diary, which records many of his personal thoughts and dreams, and the excitement of new experiences away from home and out in the world. Born in 1921, Alec was only 20 when he died. He had spent most of his life in Golden Bay before he went to war, living with his mother Nina and her second husband Herbert Stade, who worked for the Golden Bay Cement Company. The family lived in a company cottage on the cliffs above Tarakohe. Alec attended Tarakohe Primary then Takaka District High School, then left in 1939 to work at the Tarakohe Lab. The diary is a window into the life of young men such as Alec living in Golden Bay: his work, his mates, car trips out to Paturau, shooting, tennis, his girlfriend Margie, and Saturday nights in Takaka, either at the movies or the dance hall. Alec enjoyed reading books and kept a record of the titles in his diary. After joining the war effort and accepting transfer to the air section of the Royal Navy, his diary details the frustration of training and concerns he had of not passing exams or his solo flight tests. But he also writes of life aboard the ship on his voyage to the UK in April 1941, the many exciting new sights he was exposed to, and once on shore, the new experiences of a foreign land. The following year in November, Alec was aboard the HMS Avenger aircraft carrier on its way home from the Mediterranean to Britain. The ship was hit by a torpedo and exploded. It sank within two minutes, and only 12 of the 526 men on board survived.

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Local sea rescue heroes save lives

NEWS IN BRIEF Be fire safe this summer SUBMITTED BY FIRE AND EMERGENCY NEW ZEALAND

Safely ashore: From left, Tony Cottle, Nikki Cottle, Michael McKay, Richard Hampton, Bradley Rose, Nigel Rose, Sam Rose, Nigel Prattley. Photo: Supplied. JO RICHARDS

A New Year’s Day fishing trip nearly ended in tragedy for three men in a boat caught out by the Bay’s fickle winds. That the anglers survived the capsize of their vessel is down to a combination of quiet heroism, strong survival instincts and a big dollop of good luck. Nigel Rose, his 14-year-old son Sam, and family friend Richard Hampton from Christchurch were out in Nigel’s 3.6-metre tinnie, enjoying an afternoon’s fishing approximately 4km offshore from Pakawau. “We were near the mussel beds catching lots of fish,” says Nigel. But the fishing stopped and the rods were stowed away as the weather took a turn for the worse. “We saw that the weather was changing; the wind from the west was building up.” The fishing party began heading in around 4pm but conditions deteriorated rapidly. “We got into huge two-metre waves and started to take on water over the front faster that we were bailing out,” says Nigel. “Then a big wave came over, went around the back of the boat and the motor sucked in the water and died.” Within seconds, the boat capsized. “It was very scary. We were clinging onto the upturned boat, trying to keep the air bubble trapped.” Now in a seemingly hopeless situation, 2km from shore in an angry sea, rescue seemed an unlikely prospect. Nigel says his son asked him a question that no father would want to have to answer. “Sam said: ‘Are we going to die, Dad?’” But meanwhile, onshore at Pakawau Beach Park, Takaka’s Nikki Cottle, who had been following the antics of a jetskier, picked out a tiny speck of yellow through her binoculars and raised the alarm. Responding quickly to the crisis, Nikki’s

husband Tony, along with friend Michael McKay, set out to rescue the trio and brought them safely back to terra firma. Nigel Prattley and his wife - from Ashburton – were on hand with blankets and a ride back to Nigel’s Pakawau home, where the rescued fishermen were checked over by St John paramedics. While no-one was physically injured, Nigel is clearly shaken by his experience. “I think we were in the water for about 50 minutes; I thought at one point we might die. It’s the most terrifying experience of my life.” Reflecting on the events of New Year’s Day, Nigel believes the colour of their life-jackets was the crucial factor in triggering their rescue. “Always have a bright-coloured jacket.” With hindsight, he says he may have made a different call on the day. “Perhaps we should have stayed in the shelter of the mussel beds; and we should have communicated before we got into big problems.” But he is absolutely clear about one thing. “I’m in no doubt that had it not been for Nikki Cottle’s keen eye and the bravery of Tony Cottle and Mike McKay, the three of us would have drowned. We literally owe our lives to them and will be forever in their debt.” There is a further footnote to the salty story’s happy ending. A few days after the rescue, a container ship found Nigel’s tinnie just off D’Urville Island, the capsized boat having drifted around 75km from the scene of the New Year’s Day incident. “I’m stoked about getting it back,” says Nigel.

If you’re going away for the summer holidays, Fire and Emergency want you to stay fire safe. “Whether you’re going to your family bach, a festival, your regular campsite or exploring somewhere new in New Zealand this summer, make sure you stay safe with fire,” says Fire and Emergency National Advisor Fire Risk Management Pete Gallagher. “If you’re camping - before you light a campfire or bonfire go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check the local fire danger and fire season.” “A fire permit may be required if it’s a restricted fire season. If the weather’s too hot and windy, hold off lighting that fire so it doesn’t get out of control.” “If you are having a campfire, make sure there is nothing close by that could catch fire and once done, pour water over it and ensure it is completely out.” “Don’t let off fireworks - especially when it’s windy. One stray firework could easily start a wildfire in the hot and dry conditions we’re expecting this summer. “Make sure you have working smoke alarms in your bach or caravan. It can be easy to forget when it’s not your everyday home, but smoke alarms save lives.” “If you’re bringing out the BBQ - make sure it’s clean, there are no gas leaks and you’re using it in a well-ventilated area away from anything that could catch fire.” “And just like at home - don’t drink and fry.” Follow these handy hints to stay safe over summer and make sure your holiday isn’t ruined by a devastating fire. Find more fire safety advice for your holiday at www. checkitsalright.nz.

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Tākaka Primary School | Te Kura Tuatahi ō Tākaka Ngā mihi ō te tau hou ki a koutou kātoa. Happy New Year and warmest blessings to you all. We are excited to welcome tamariki, whānau and staff back to kura in 2021. Wednesday 3 Feb - First day Term 1, 2021, 8.55am. Pōwhiri 9.15am - hall. All welcome. Monday 8 Feb - SCHOOL CLOSED (Waitangi Day observed) Monday 15 March - SCHOOL CLOSED (Staff development) For enrolments, visit dates, and for a copy of our full Term 1 calendar, email postie@takakaprimary.school.nz

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SHOW SAT 16 JANUARY 2021

The 124th GB A&P Show was held last Saturday in brilliant weather after a week of preparation by a large team of volunteers. Sponsors, entrants, judges, stewards, announcers, trade-stand holders, entertainers, shearers, wood choppers, traffic management crew, freight crew, gate keepers, parking attendants, St John, cleaners, health and safety personnel, Rec Centre staff and the general public then all came together to create a great day. The GB A&P Committee sincerely thank everyone who attended in all the various roles, without each of you the show wouldn’t happen.

PUBLIC MEETING NEXT WEEK We have had several positive comments and suggestions for our 125th show and welcome everyone to our debrief meeting to be held Tuesday 26 January, 7pm at the

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

GB RDA AGM at pony club/RDA grounds, 7pm, Tuesday 9 February.

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.

PATTISONS Swimming Lessons, 6/7 February. Excellent swimming tuition for ages five+ at the heated Rockville pool. Four lessons for $47. Ph Jordy 03 548 0932. 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.

Gerda Turley A much valued and respected member of the Takaka Golf Club for 40-ish years. She held many key positions at both our club and the Tasman district. An excellent golfer and an inspiration for us all. She will be sadly missed by her golfing family.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake POULTON, Michael Kenelm (Mike) passed away Friday 15 January 2021. Aged 54 years. Much loved husband, soulmate and best friend to Mel. Son of the late Michael and Prue. Dearly loved brother to Lizzy and the late Mike, Rosie and Kerry, Steff and Neil, Ben and Steph. Loved uncle and friend to many. Messages to the family c/- 51 Denmark Street, Dannevirke 4930. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter, use the link bit.ly/ mkpoulton1501 to make a donation online or these may be left at the service. A service to honour and celebrate Mike’s life will be held at The Hub, entrance off Allardice Street, Dannevirke on Friday 22 January at 1pm.

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SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro BRIDGE 13 January. Collingwood Pairs, Howell: K Vanderstruys/T Packard 67.46%, P Panzeri/J Pemberton 58.73%, D Sarll/S Van Wijngaarden 54.76%; h/cap: K Vanderstruys/T Packard 74.96%, P Panzeri/J Pemberton 66.48%,R McDonald/P Taylor 61.26%. 15 January. Relaxed Friday, Howell: A Hunt/C Mead 59%, J Beatson/E Bradshaw 57%, P Panzeri/T Packard 51%, D Perreau/C Furness 51%; h/cap: A Hunt/C Mead 66.1%, J Beatson/E Bradshaw 61.7%, P Panzeri/T Packard 60.5%. GOLF 12 January. Best 9 - stableford: C Crocker 20. Closest to pin: 9/18 B Miller. Two: B Miller. 13 January. Stableford: B Win 39, S Kerr 39, R Young 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 B Win, 4/13 L Trent, 8/17 J Bensemann, 9/18 S Kerr. Twos: S Kerr, J Garner, L Trent, B Win. Best gross: L Trent 80. 16 January. Wendt Trophy - Malkeys: G Little +10, R Miller +8, R Davis +8. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Little, 4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 N Moore, 9/18 R Westrupp. Twos: G Little, L Davidson, T McKendry, R Westrupp, B Schmuke, R Davis (2). Two 7/16: R Davis. Best gross - N Moore 71. MOUNTAIN BIKING 2020-‘21 Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club Summer Series. 9 December. Round 1 held at Motupipi Hill: Junior Boys (1 lap): Teru Green 35.16, Archie Darwen 37.06, Luca Reed 38.13, Kiyo Ejima 38.59, Hayden Brunning 43.51, Royce Rhodes 46.03. Open Men (3 laps): Mel Hansen 1:26:45, Zak Gibbs 1:37:38, Lucas Rothwell 1:38:23, Chris Lowe 1:43:04, Hamish Hambrook 1:47:39, Raul Henad(?) 2:00:38. Open Women (2 laps): Ronja Fredrick 1:21:48, Amy Thornborrow 1:25:53. Vet Men (2 laps): Greg Buckett 1:01:13, Brian Alder 1:03:08, Bruce Chick 1:07:56, Paul Michell 1:11:17, Dan Darwen 1:12:42, Neil Whittaker 1:18:34. Vet Women (2 laps): Melanie Chick 1:25:49. E-Bike Section (3 laps): Richard Green 1:12:33, Brian Sowman 1:37:02, James McKay 1:37:43. 13 January. Round 2 held at The Klicks, Rameka Creek: Junior Boys (1.5 laps): Teru Green 30:01, Archie Darwen 32:30, Kiyo Ejima 34:16, Kye Bateup 41:46. Intermediate Boys (2 laps): Ethan Woods 30:47, Guy Robertson-King 44:42. Open Men (4 laps): Mel Hansen 1:09:44, Chris Lowe 1:22:49, Lucas Rothwell 1:23:36, Will Robertson-King 1:29:20. DNF: Cameron Jones, Jack Savage. Open Women (3 laps): Georgia Skelton 1:09:42. Vet Men (3 laps): Greg Buckett 54:52, Bruce Chick 1:00:01, Paul Michell 1:02:39, Dan Darwen 1:03:25. DNF: Tony Bateup. Vet Women (2 laps): Melanie Chick 45:16, Lisa Savage 45:17. E-Bike Section (3 laps): Richard Green 39:51, James MacKay 50:12, Alan MacKay 50:13, Ricky Smith 50:32. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2021

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ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. BLINDS blinds blinds: sunscreen, block out, 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 blind stand and showroom next to GB Glass, Takaka. BRUSHCUTTING, weed spraying (Growsafe certified), light chainsaw work, lawnmowing. Ph 027 905 1749. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576. CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. 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. 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. 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

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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.

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FRANK BYRNE BUILDERS require a contract carpenter or experienced builder’s labourer for approximately three months’ work in Pakawau/Collingwood area, starting immediately. Commitment to work five days/40+ hours per week essential. Contact Frank Byrne 027 498 4912 to discuss.

Te Whare Mahana Trust (TWM) is an independent, Non-Government Organisation (NGO) based in Takaka. We are looking for a friendly and motivated person to provide administrative support, manage enquiries and referrals to the DBT programme.

Senior Technical Specialist Our growing team in Golden Bay is on the lookout for a Senior Technical Specialist with a wide range of experience in Information and Communication Technology. To be successful in this role, we are looking for applicants with the following qualities and skills: 

Advanced knowledge of Operating Systems (including Windows, Mac, Unix, etc)

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Advanced knowledge of Computer Hardware (laptops, desktops, smartphones)

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Advanced knowledge of business systems, networking, and security

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The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and time management skills. We would love to hear from you if you have: • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focus on MS Excel • Extensive experience in administration • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and work within a team • Attention to detail and good organisational skills • A proactive and positive approach

PPT 30 - 32 hrs / week

TWM - Community Mental Health Service is seeking a dynamic Case Manager to deliver focused-based, recoveryorientated assessments and clinical interventions to serviceusers as part of a multidisciplinary team. This individual should demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, utilise initiative, and hold relevant mental-health specific experience. The successful candidate (Reg. Nurse essential!) will maintain a caseload, participate in a mental health crisis oncall roster, and assist with interagency co-ordination as part of a supportive and collaborative team. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants, please email your CV to - support@zentec.co.nz

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 3rd Feb 2021 For a job description and application form, please e-mail twm@twm.org.nz, or go to

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 3rd Feb 2021 For a detailed job description & application form, please e-mail twm@twm.org.nz, or go to

He Matapuna Ora Trust Family Start

DBT Coach & Support Worker

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Procurement Coordinator We have an opportunity within our Commercial Procurement Team working in an exciting, fast paced environment for NZ’s favourite online retailer of natural health products. We have: Flexible work hours A collaborative team environment A strong focus on sustainable and ethical practices The role: Will involve working closely with our supplier partners, sourcing and negotiating products, offers and terms. Coordinating weekly promotions and product information. Continually building on supplier relationships and performance. Forecasting, calculating offers, monitoring inventory, updating pricing, data entry and managing workflows. Purchasing analysis and reporting. You will: Be self-motivated. Be solution focused with effective decision-making skills. Be fabulous at relationship building with excellent professional communication and proven negotiation skills. Be highly organised with superb administration and excel abilities. Have strong numeracy skills and attention to detail. Experience with ERP systems is favourable. While prior procurement experience is preferred, a strong background in administrative and coordination experience will also be considered. Knowledge of supply chain, online retail, inventory management or the NZ natural wellness marketplace would be a bonus. This permanent role is based in our Collingwood offices. For expressions of interest please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@healthpost.co.nz

Social Worker/Whanau Worker Family Start is an early intervention programme that focuses on improving pēpi and tamariki health, learning and relationships, whānau circumstances, environment and safety. Working collaboratively with other community agencies, you will have a sound understanding of issues relating to parenting and care and protection for children. As a Family Start Whānau Worker your role is to deliver a child-centred, whānau-focused intensive home visiting programme. You will support whānau with the greatest need to build their strengths and capability to ensure their tamariki have the best start in life. Your experience and skills will include: • • • • • • •

work in the social services the ability to build supportive and effective relationships with families/whanau excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people externally and internally sound cultural understanding and practice strong time management, administration skills and computer literacy have a recognised qualification in social work and are registered with NZSWRB or eligible to be A current full, NZ driver’s licence

One permanent part-time position 20-25 hours per week. The position is based at Mohua Social Services in Takaka and the work covers Golden Bay. For an application form and job description, please contact: Email: reception@familystartnelson.co.nz Phone: 03 547 0940 Applications close: 5pm Monday 1 February 2021

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The TWM - National DBT Service, located in Takaka is a six-bed residential Mental Health programme providing intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). We are seeking open-minded and flexible individuals with therapeutic training and/or experience for part time evening and weekend shift-work. TWM will invest in training for the right candidate. Join our warm, professional and supportive team. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.

For more information about Te Whare Mahana Trust (TWM) please visit our website www.twm.org.nz

Applications close Tuesday, 2 nd Feb 2021 For a job description and TWM application form please visit http://www.twm.org.nz/careers

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471 Abel Tasman Drive, Motupipi

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SET DATE OF SALE: Closes 1pm, Wed 3rd Jan 2021- Will not be sold prior For Sale: Open Home: Saturday 23rd January 1:00pm - 1:30pm COLLINGWOOD CUTIE - The location couldn't be better, right in the heart of town, tucked away on a side street, and right next door to a great wee café! This cutie offers you three bedrooms, open plan living, a sheltered sunny deck and awesome storage sheds. The shops, tavern, boatramp & beach are all within 200m - really, what more could you want?

For Sale: Offers over $625,000 Open Home: Sunday 24th January 2:00pm - 2:30pm RURAL TRANQUILITY IN GOLDEN BAY - Looking for a lifestyle change but still want to be close to a town? Where better than Motupipi! This 1.3ha tree-haven offers rural tranquility and privacy. This family-sized home enjoys a lovely sunny position at the base of a karst limestone hillside, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and established gardens

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

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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. Sunday 24 January, Waitapu Rd, sign out at 8am. Lots of things you never realised you needed. NATIVE plant nursery (TLC), native trees and grasses available. Ph 525 6183. HEIFER grazing available, up to 40 head, Takaka area. Ph 525 8764. MODERN glass dining table, eight black vinyl/chrome chairs; black metal frame/legs; excellent condition; $600. Ph 027 747 8255. BAR stool uppers, four, white melteca (no legs). Brand new. Cost $150 each, complete. Sell $35 each. Ph 027 747 8255. FIREWOOD, old man pine, ready to burn now. 1.3 cubic metres $120 delivered in central GB. Ph 027 511 4266. GENERATOR, 2.3kw, petrol, near-new condition. $360. Ph Bruce 027 232 0609. FRENCH doors, 2570 wide x 2050 high. Trade what you have. Bargain to be had. Ph 027 277 4206. SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019. CURTAIN tracks, net tracks, liners, curtain fabrics, sheer fabrics, upholstery fabrics, or have us make up your lined curtains for you for a stunning floor-to-ceiling five star look. Ph Tracey, Imagine designs 027 440 0071. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2021

SPLASHBACKS and shower glass. Custom made by Golden Bay Glass, 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274. FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. MITSUBISHI Lancer station wagon, 2006, 33,500km, $3,500. Ph 027 672 1648.

If you haven't already received the latest Landlord Information Pack - now is the time to get in touch! The rental sector is facing the biggest changes in recent history and it's never been more important to know your rights and responsibilities - as a landlord and a tenant! If you would like a copy of any of our free resources please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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

HYLINE PULLETS

FOR SALE

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

Ph/txt Trev 027 282 4014 PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia PROPERTY or land (maximum 7ha) within 30 minutes’ of Takaka. Private, sunny, distant views. dth@slingshot.co.nz ROOM /caravan, until April, near Collingwood. Ph Tim 021 234 0211. SHED space to rent for small amount of timber, close to Clifton/ Motupipi area. Ph 021 074 7452.

SHOWERS & TOILETS local plumbing supplier as your local plumbing supplier, we can supply you with a range of bathroomware - toilet|shower|bath|basin|vanity along with all the tapware, fittings, and replacement parts. come see the team

11-13 Buxton Lane - Takaka (03) 525 9482 www.pipeworx.co.nz 027 432 0873 shop@pipeworx.co.nz 17

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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.

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

COURTHOUSE CAFE, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm. Pizzas Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights, 5-8pm. Ph 524 8194.

As our church camp will be happening at Totaranui this weekend, there will be no Collingwood church service or community group gatherings this Sunday 24th January.

CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days, 9am- 8.30pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

Kahurangi Christian Church For more information contact Robin & Lauren Swafford 524 8498 or Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.

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. KOTARE SANDS. Open 7 days from 10am. Great food, great atmosphere, and live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bookings are essential for dinner, ph 525 7678. NUGGET CAFE Mangarakau, open 11am-4pm, TuesdaySunday. Closed Mondays. Ph 524 8051. OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late Wednesday, Thursday; 11am-late Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday. Ph 524 8457. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-9pm. Ph 525 6117.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere LATER EVENTS MOTUPIPI PUBLIC HALL Anniversary Weekend Book Fair, Saturday 30 January, 10am-2pm, $5 a shopping bag of books. Baking and produce. LOVE VIBRATION - Healing Arts Festival Collingwood, 12-17 February. Free stalls, seminars, workshops, performances, music, art, dance. Koha appreciated. Enquiries ph NgAngA 021 107 6312. 2021 LIVING WOOD FAIR, 17 and 18 April. Find us on Facebook and www.livingwoodfair.co.nz

Microplastics within the Marine Environment Come along to a presentation from leading scientists from the Aotearoa Impacts and Mitigation of Microplastics programme. Where: Senior Citizens Hall - 88 Commercial St Takaka When: Wednesday 27 January - 7.30pm till 8.40pm Gold coin donations welcome

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

STAY AWAY CAFE (formerly MAD Cafe) reopened, where only the best will do. 8am to 6pm every day except Mondays. Ph 021 107 6312. THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am.

TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 6 days from 8.30am, closed Monday. Ph 525 9396. TOTOS CAFE & PIZZERIA. Open 10.30am-5pm, closed Fridays. Totaranui hill, ph 039 707 934. WHOLEMEAL CAFE, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SUNDAY 24 JANUARY

LIVE DINNER SHOWS coming up TONIGHT (22 Jan) 6-8pm - Tina Bridgman

SUNDAY (24 Jan) 6-8pm - Oscar Ladell Ph 525 8686 for bookings and takeaways

MARBLE MOUNTAIN MUSIC CLUB first meeting for 2021. Senior Citizens’ Hall, 7.30pm, entry and raffle, all welcome!

TUESDAY 26 JANUARY GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays. Paradise Entertainment and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. BADMINTON Rec Park Centre, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY COSTUME HIRE. We are closed until 10 February. Contact Diane ph 525 8097, evenings or Linda ph 525 8487. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 28 JANUARY DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS 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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TAKAKA DOG TRIALS

NELSON MARLBOROUGH PROVINCIAL FIRE BRIGADE ASSOCIATION

Since 1897

Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 January

Signposted from the Cobb turnoff, Upper Takaka. Local entries free - local prizes thanks to our sponsors. Spectators free; refreshments available.

Firefighter Combat Challenge

Competitors from as far as Canterbury and maybe beyond - come and see the experts! A great chance for town and country to meet. Headers all day Saturday plus Sunday morning/Huntaways both mornings Ph Ian 0272 885 665, tanglewood@scorch.co.nz

THE TOUGHEST 2 MINTUES IN SPORT!

Saturday 23 January 2021 • 10.30 am Junction Green, Takaka

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Friday 22nd January

Firefighters will race against each other and the clock. These challenges are designed to encourage firefighter fitness and safety and demonstrate to the public the rigours of the job. Come down and see the action!

soulfire + pauleo DANCEFLOOR BANGERS

Saturday 23rd January SUBDIVISION AUDIO PRESENTS:

warp + pino

Thursday 28th January

oscar ladell solo set (live) Saturday 30th January

Delusions Indoor/Outdoor Sparkle Xtravaganza W/ DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS

DEADLINE: 12pm Tuesdays

Friday 5th February

Tempo Schmempo

TWOTOTANGO (VINYL SET) // CHRIS B // MORE TBC Saturday 6th February

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

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PROGRAMMES TO LISTEN OUT FOR

Wonder Woman 1984 (M) The Dry (M) A Call to Spy (M) Dreambuilders (PG) Wonder Woman 1984 (M) Monster Hunter (M) **NT Live: Cyrano de Bergerac (M) Encore!! From the Vine (M) The Dry (M) Dreambuilders (PG) A Call to Spy (M) **Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Encore (Final) Dreambuilders (PG) Wonder Woman 1984 (M) (Final) From the Vine (M) Dreambuilders (PG) Monster Hunter (M) A Call to Spy (M) Matinee: From the Vine (M) The Dry (M) The Painter and the Thief (M) The Croods: A New Age (PG) (Final) From the Vine (M) Monster Hunter (M)

Kids Mix With Kath Bee - Music, stories, fun facts, strange noises and MORE! Live and off-the-cuff, Kath Bee has surprises in store for everyone (even herself!) Kath can’t always physically BEE in the studio, ‘cos she’s buzzing around the country singing to kids, but there’s always plenty to keep your kids happy in every single episode! Saturday and Sunday 7-8am. Suzy and Friends - Hosted by legendary kids’ television host Suzy Cato, Suzy & Friends features a mix of new and classic stories and songs, plus: features, reviews, competitions, interviews and fun things to make and do. Suzy and Friends airs as part of Kath Bee’s Kids Mix, every Saturday at 8am and repeating Sunday at 6am. ‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on. Kindly supported by Thomas Brothers Limited and airs Sunday nights at 6pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 23rd OSCAR LaDELL AND HOOT, $10 Wed 27th YOUR INDIGO, $10 Sat 30th BALKANY, $10 FEBRUARY Sat 6th SONIC DELUSION, $10 Thu 11th KAREN HUNTER + MATIU TE HUKI, $10 Sat 13th SIKA + KOFFIE, 8pm, $10 Sun 14th ALPACA SOCIAL CLUB, $10 Wed 17th GOOD HABITS, $10 Thu 18th LIVE POETS/ACID ON THE MICROPHONE 7.30pm, koha Sun 21st ESTÈRE, $22 tickets Wed 24th FIONA PEARS & CONNOR HARTLEYHALL

Bookings phone 525 8453

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Sat 27th SOAKED OATS

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

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