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Dam cost overtops - again
Half-way there: Construction of the Waimea Dam is around 50 per cent complete but costs continue to escalate. Photo: WWL/Supplied. JO RICHARDS
Last week’s announcement that the final cost of Waimea Dam could reach $164m was followed by what is now a familiar response from Tasman District Council (TDC) – an attempt to rationalise a situation which is in danger of spiralling out of control. The latest budget blow-out has prompted long-time opponent of the dam, councillor Dean McNamara, to call for an investigation into the project. But his proposal has received a mixed reception from colleagues. Shortly after Waimea Water Limited (WWL) CEO Mike Scott delivered his report to councillors last Thursday, the mayor sought to side-step any council culpability for the ballooning costs. “The council relied on the best advice available to scope and price the dam prior to giving the ‘go-ahead’. Despite the significant time and investment it is now clear the risks were under-estimated and this, alongside the impact of Covid-19, has resulted in the situation that we find ourselves in today.” A further endorsement of the project followed. “Despite this, I still firmly believe the dam is essential and critical infrastructure
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for this district,” said Tim, adding, “There are lessons for other regions in this project as they face their own similar challenges.” He didn’t, however, specify the nature of those lessons. In any case, whether such learnings are acted upon is open to question. Critics argue that TDC does not appear to have taken on board lessons learned from an earlier local authority debacle, which resulted in Kaipara District Council being damned by the Office of the Auditor General over its management of a wastewater scheme. The OAG’s 2013 report refers to KDC’s project as “a woeful saga” in which council failed to meet accountability obligations, “relied too heavily on its professional advisers and had a practice of receiving briefings and effectively making decisions in informal workshops”, and was simply “out of its depth”. Long-time critic of the dam project, Golden Bay resident Tony Lawton is similarly scathing of Tasman District Council’s conduct. “We believe TDC did not follow Auditor General guidelines, and if they had done so, the dam would not have gone ahead under the current funding model. That mistake will cost TDC
ratepayers many millions of dollars over the next 20-plus years.” Final cost The mayor’s admission that risks were underestimated marks a significant change of stance from October 2017, when TDC’s consultation document stated that the dam would be built for $75.9m, quoting a 95 per cent confidence level – the so-called “P95” statistic that proponents of the dam used to shut down debate over financial uncertainties. For the dam sceptics, who for years warned of sky-high costs – and were given short shrift by the dam’s cheerleaders prior to the project being greenlit – the current blow-out provides a classic “we told you so” moment. “In 2017 we used the best available international research – the Oxford Study of Large Dams – to estimate the dam is expected to cost at least $160m,” says Tony who now calculates the cost of completion will exceed $200m. Mike Scott appears reasonably confident that the dam will eventually cost between $148164m. “With the majority of design elements completed and the dam project now... Continued on page 2 Ray White is proud to support
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Tuesday 2 March was the last day for submissions on the Government’s new proposed Water Services Bill. In 2016, contamination of a Havelock North groundwater bore caused a serious outbreak of gastric illness in over 5000 people, with up to four associated deaths. A government inquiry was immediately held, which saw the Department of Health make urgent recommendations on drinking water supplies as covered by the existing Health Act. However, in the face of the severity of the outbreak, the Government decided that more fundamental and farreaching changes needed to be made. This prompted the creation of a separate water regulation agency, Taumata Aroawai, and a proposed new Water Services Bill, with the intention of reforming the national drinking water regulatory system. In the next step the bill will go before a Health Select Committee, prior to a second reading in parliament. Although the intent of the bill is admirable, many have deep concerns about the practicality of its proposals and its apparent lack of promised consultation. Mik Symmons has lived in Golden Bay for almost 40 years and, like many others here, is part of a small rural water supply scheme. “Officials responsible have been asked to ensure that solutions work for rural suppliers, and are cost effective. But what I have seen proposed in the document called ‘Acceptable Solutions for Rural Agricultural Drinking Water Suppliers’ is neither workable nor cost effective,” says Mik. He explains that, under the proposed legislation, if anyone supplies more than one house they are deemed to be a “water supplier”, and there is a level of compliance and cost which goes with that. “You will have to register your scheme with the water regulator, then do regular testing both at the source, and at the point of delivery, and so that’s at least 24 tests a year from my reading of it.” Mik says that “grace and favour ” schemes – where a resident might supply a neighbour – will now become formal water supply schemes. “A lot of these small schemes probably aren’t even aware that they are now going to be classified as suppliers. And there doesn’t seem to be an educational component; it’s just very punitive. There are fines if you don’t register and if you don’t comply.” Continued on page 2
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WATER SERVICES BILL Continued from page 1 He feels that it is a “nightmare which has snuck up on people”. “I’m concerned about some of these unintended consequences. And there is a general level of concern that the consultation that w a s p r o m i s e d h a s n’ t eventuated. We are in Mik Symmons. File photo. danger of having a piece of legislation that hasn’t been well thought through, and the water regulator’s only accountability is to parliament, not to the schemes that it is meant to be serving.” Tasman District Council declined to comment on the impact of the bill at this relatively early stage, but anticipate they will have a clearer picture in late July when the legislation is due to be introduced. Mik and many others remain sceptical of the Water Services Bill’s implementation. “Even if submissions enabled more time to complete the consultation which was promised then that would be a start. I can only speak from a personal perspective here, because I work on a local water scheme and we are very serious about making sure the supply is maintained. But in our view people also need to take responsibility in treating water to the level they see fit for their own use.” Water regulator Taumata Arowai has released the following exposure drafts: • Acceptable Solution for Rural Agricultural Water Supply (PDF, 976KB) • Operational Compliance Rules (PDF, 972KB) • Standards and Aesthetic Values (PDF, 303KB) • Methodology to determine water supply population (PDF, 126KB)
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Dam cost overtops - again Continued from page 1 ...approximately half constructed, we can more accurately forecast costs and known risks.” But he acknowledges that “unknown unknowns” remain which have the potential to cause further cost escalations. As for who pays, Thursday’s announcement sent TDC scrabbling to make provision for the cost overrun in its Long Term Plan decision-making. Later the same day, in a media release, TDC suggested a rates hike, plus a further extension of its debt target, would be part of the mix. “The solution provided to the council to consider sees a small increase in the overall projected rates revenue, from 4.5 per cent in the consultation document prepared prior to the Waimea Dam announcement to a proposed 4.54 per cent. However, the council will need to increase its proposed debt limit of $260m to $282m.” The need for an investigation Dean McNamara believes an investigation should be carried out into the council’s decision-making that led to the final approval of the project in November 2018. Provision, assessment, and quality of key information is one aspect that could be investigated. For example, the major cause of the cost overruns is the extra expense required to deal with geological issues – specifically the inconsistent structure of the site’s geology and the unsuitability of argillite for use as a drainage material. The mayor, TDC senior staff and several councillors argue that these problems were unforeseeable but credible warnings, flagged up before the decision was taken to proceed with the dam, were discounted. Given the magnitude and frequency of cost overruns, the inequitable funding formula, and questions over the quality and completeness of information provided to councillors, it might be thought that an investigative review would produce valuable lessons for TDC – and local government in general – about managing large, complex capital projects. However, not everyone around Tasman’s council table is keen to examine the decision-making process, most notably the strong supporters of the project. Councillor Kit Maling sees no benefit in the exercise. “I don’t know that review is going to save ratepayers any money. Or are we just looking for someone to blame?” His colleague Trevor Tuffnell agrees. “I see little point in undertaking an investigation as suggested as a councillors we have been kept informed of the issues as they have arisen. Seeking to defend the council’s decision-making, Kit points to the two peer reviews conducted on the dam prior to it being given the go-ahead. But councillor Anne Turley says it “begs the question of their quality and the ability of governance to fully comprehend the implications of the whole project”. Golden Bay ward councillor Chris Hill believes a review could be helpful. “Understanding the key areas that have led
Chart showing escalating costs of the Waimea Dam. Graphic: Jo Richards.
to this position is certainly important, from both a technical perspective and a political one.” Waimea-Moutere ward councillor Christeen Mackenzie concurs. “I support the common practice of doing a postcompletion review of any large project for the purpose of capturing lessons learnt and to then spread the body of knowledge so that others can benefit from that knowledge. To me, that is standard best practice for project management.” Anne Turley is also supportive of the idea. “There should be learning that work of this magnitude needs to be managed by experienced professionals with proven ability in the specific project being undertaken.” Richmond ward councillor Mark Greening says, “I think a public enquiry would be useful on many levels,” but Golden Bay’s other councillor Celia Butler is non-committal. “I was not involved in that so don’t want to take a position.” Government to step up There appears to be a growing realisation that the dam project is simply too big and complex for a single local authority, and there are calls for central government, which was an enthusiastic supporter of the project, to step up and take ownership of the dam. Chris Hill believes the Beehive should have been in charge from the beginning. “My own view is that projects of this size and nature belong with central government. A small council will always struggle to manage, on a number of levels, building a dam, particularly the first publicly funded one in decades.” Richmond ward councillor Dana Wensley says it’s time national politicians came to the party. “Central government needs to step up and take some responsibility for the pressure they put on councillors to vote ‘yes’”. Irrespective of whether the government does step up, it’s extremely unlikely that the dam will not be completed – the only question surrounds the size of the final bill and who will end up paying it.
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The St John Ambulance’s First Response Unit – a brand new vehicle for St John in Collingwood – now resides in an official ambulance station. Opened in 2019, the station has now been upgraded from garage status, with all the associated signage, landscaping and interior consumable items. Collingwood’s brand new First Response Unit replaces the original one, which was community funded 10 years ago. St John Nelson Bays Territory Manager Anne-Maree Harris explained that the new vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Transporter T6 ambulance, which is used as a frontline ambulance throughout Europe. Modifications have been made to suit New Zealand’s unique environment and it carries all the equipment that would be found in a traditional ambulance. This includes a first response kit, defibrillator, resuscitation equipment, lifting and extraction gear, oxygen set and personal protection gear. Golden Bay has approximately 1.5 call-outs in every 24 hours; that’s approximately 550 per annum. Of that, Collingwood has 75 per cent, about 6.5 call-outs per month, busier during summer than winter months. In total, Collingwood has responded to 100 per cent of its call-outs. Anne-Mare says, “For them to meet that workload is really impressive. It shows what they give to their community.” Quite a feat for a team of only three, including Marianne
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LE T TERS Long Term Plan; high debt, low accountability
The mayor who campaigned that he believed he could keep us within our rate and debt caps (with his 20 years of experience) by making the hard decisions, also did not make a single “hard decision” this year that would have led to us reducing our spend in any way. In fact, he was one of the most vocal proponents for council giving the Nelson Regional Development Agency an extra $200,000 (he was in favour of more) for a total of $500,000 of rate-payers’ hard-earned money this year alone. What return have they achieved with this money? So far, all I have seen is a report about why they need even more money. To the people of Tasman who elected a “more of the same” council, we have delivered for you more of the same. More debt, more poorly-directed spending and, in my view, a complete lack of accountability for the poor decisions that put us in the situation where we are challenging the leader board for the most unaffordable rates in the country. Dean McNamara, TDC councillor
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My eyebrows rose as I read Chris Hill’s recent council update (GBW 19/2). I could be forgiven for thinking TDC’s propaganda machine had a hand in penning this nice fluffy, “nothing to see here but I’m working hard,” update. What Chris chose not to mention was that the Long Term Plan (LTP) agreed by majority vote in December, proposed a debt ceiling rise from $200m to $260m and a general rate increase of between 4.5 to 7% every year for 10 years. How about that for news? These increases are largely driven by the initial $29m Waimea Dam cost blowout plus additional dam “unforeseen” operating costs, but also additional unbudgeted council spending. I wonder which councillors voted for those. At (say) a 6% per annum rate increase, your council general rates bill will be 80% more than it is now in just 10 years. I wager household incomes will have increased very little in comparison – this will hit low income families hardest. Chris’s failure to highlight this fundamental financial blow to ratepayers in an update where she specifically mentions the LTP is surprising, as Chris campaigned on the basis of “debt reduction and rate increase limits”. Perhaps she isn’t interested in her election platform now she has her vice-chair’s feet under the Strategy and Policy Committee table (next to chair Kit Maling). If you want TDC news, Dean McNamara’s “TDC Me” blog is far more newsworthy than either of our councillors’ communications. His last two are very informative. Be quick before he is cancelled. Update: an additional $29m cost blowout on the Waimea Dam was announced Thursday 25 February. Louise Coleman
week’s breaking news about another huge budget blowout, were raised repeatedly over the years that this risky and frightfully expensive project was being strongly endorsed by keen TDC mayors. Ratepayers and councillors were bulldozed into believing the mayor’s promises that many knew could never be kept. That is why over 85 per cent of submitters told TDC they disapproved of the completely unfair dam funding proposal. All new funds required to carry on need to come directly from those who pushed this irresponsible project despite strong and valid opposition, now being proven relevant. Victoria Davis
Dam cost blow-outs and creative accounting
For two years Councillors Greening, Turley and McNamara fought to prevent the Waimea Dam proceeding, knowing there were cheaper, workable alternatives for TDC urban water augmentation. They knew the inevitable cost increase would impact ratepayers significantly, due to the favourable partnership terms and conditions TDC staff kindly gift-wrapped for irrigators – and accepted by a majority of councillors on your behalf. Today, these three councillors, aided often by Councillor Walker, are still fighting on your behalf to keep rates affordable. In December 2020 Councillor McNamara won a significant resolution proposing a targeted rate levied on WIL-affiliated irrigators to fund their share of the first (and via precedent all future) Waimea Dam cost overruns. On Thursday 25 February, this motion was superseded by what appears to be the recommendation that the newly announced ($29m) cost blowout is funded entirely by you, the general ratepayer. The above four councillors voted against that proposal. Our two Golden Bay ward councillors were among those who voted for it. This sets an inevitable precedent that all future cost blowouts (and there will be a number) will also be funded by you, the general ratepayer. Creative accounting will defer some financial implications until after Mayor King is re-elected, and in the hope TDC can foist some costs, and even the whole project, onto some other mug (not so easy as they think, I suspect). With more cost blowouts highly likely and the expectation of rising interest rates and inflation over the next few years, take your only opportunity and respond to the Long Term Plan consultation and fight to get McNamara’s original motion reinstated. Louise Coleman
Climate continually changing
Our climate changes continually. Dry, wet, floods, seasonally and yearly. In the 1940s Takaka had dry summers. The river dried up at Hamama. Crops like wheat, oats, peas and barley could be grown and harvested while nowadays it is too wet. Pakawau to Puponga, coastal farms suffered droughts. Cloud seeding was considered. The wetter summers began in the 1960s. Over time Vikings colonised Greenland, Britain was Rome’s Questioning councillors’ concern granary. In the 18th and 19th centuries the Thames froze over, In the recent Council Matters columns Councillors Butler whole European villages froze to death. Now snow is retreating and Hill have done a great job of describing the kind of work from New Zealand’s mountains. In 1945 the ”Mt BalloonScenic they do on our behalf as councillors. They aim to impress us Board” was to establish ski fields on the Balloon tableland but with their busyness, but have neglected to mention how they it was not viable. Atmospheric water vapour and sunspots are have performed their crucial roles of decision-making and the major climatic controllers. governance. I am more interested in how they have voted on NZ methane emissions represent an extremely small key issues and why. proportion of the world’s total. Reducing our animals by 15 per Continuing cost blowouts of the Waimea Dam are a major cent, ruining our economy, would only infinitesimally lower driver of the rate increases and increase in debt cap included world methane. Research money would be better spent cracking in the Long Term Plan (LTP). Although the LTP goes out to photosynthesis, giving us unlimited cleanly produced electricity. consultation, bitter experience tells us that the likelihood of Borg Lomborg’s book The Sceptical Environmentalist and Ian councillors informing their final decisions based on ratepayers’ Wishart’s Air Con are well worth reading. In 1953, research at concerns is remote at best. However, I believe it is still worth Lincoln Agricultural College showed healthier and increased crop making a submission on the LTP as this, at least, is a barometer yields with increases in atmospheric CO2. Methane emissions of community feeling, which councillors should take note of. occur from all swamps and wetlands. Should we destroy them? Councillor Hill campaigned on a platform of debt reduction, Alan Beardmore rate increase limits and concentration on core responsibilities Funds for squash court demolition (https://tasmancandidates2019.nz/golden-bay-ward#/chrisIn letters last week (GBW 26/2) the distribution of the Rec hill/). How has she influenced council policy, and has she voted Park Centre’s Lottery Grants Board (LGB) money applied for in in line with these statements? Four councillors (McNamara, February 2016 is mentioned in the context of reopening the Greening, Turley and Walker) have proposed TDC take a fiscally grandstand. The Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust did prudent approach when considering council recommendations in fact apply to the LGB in 2017 for funds for the demolition of and making decisions and have consistently voted accordingly. the squash court building. They were asked by the LGB why they Like a reverse Robin Hood, Councillor Hill feigns a concern were applying for funds for the demolition when the council for low-income households by encouraging people to apply already had these costs tagged and funded as the original for a rates rebate while simultaneously committing them to scope of works for the recreation facility project. TDC said in rate increases in excess of any rebate. Mostly to pay for the November 2015 the overall cost of the project was $3,480,519 wealth accumulation of well-heeled horticulturalists. Where is + GST and that approximately $40,000 was allocated for the the social justice in that? demolition of the grandstand and squash court building (at Amanda Clarke that time they were still believed to be one structure). Aroha vs The Lee Valley Damned From the above, and reading of the original application to The very excuses being rolled out by the dam pushers for this the LGB, we see the squash court demolition was factored into
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LE T TERS the overall cost and included in the application to the LGB. The LGB are not able to fund the same works twice. The demolition of the squash court is not complete - it follows that the project funds are not completely spent. Averill Grant
Common sense and grandstand reinstatement
Re the cost of getting the grandstand safely back in use, how about finding out what the A&P Association need for a grandstand and storage in order for TDC to fulfill their legal obligations, and also what the public would like, too? TDC might be pleasantly surprised to find that no one expects $800 door paint jobs, $600 mirrors, or a $26,455 partition frame upstairs to limit numbers (for other buildings TDC owns, such as Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre, they simply put up a sign, eg, “Maximum occupancy 300 people”) – all included in the latest WPS Opus report costs of $930,000. It’s not too hard to find a cost-effective way if you want to see it. For example, during the last four years, funding to reinstate the stairs has been secured twice by the community and the A&P Association also offered to put the stairs back at their own cost. If all the work possible under maintenance is completed before any building consent is applied for it need not be too difficult to have a usable historic grandstand in time for the 125th A&P Show in 2022. Common sense please. Jill Pearson
Old photos for new publication
The Motueka and Districts Historical Association is working with Carol Dawber on publishing a book about High Street, Motueka, later this year. We would like to speak with anyone in the Bay who might have historical photos in their photo collections of buildings, shops, people, events or parades etc happening in High Street, Motueka from pre European times to around the 1960s. It is going to be in the style of previous Carol Dawber books so the photographs are the main thing although information is always gladly listened to and received as well. We do have a big collection of photographs already, so please contact us first to let us know what you have. We can be contacted on 03 528 8241 or motuekahistorical@ gmail.com. You will always find us at Motueka Museum on a
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DOC: thank you whale rescue volunteers
Kia ora koutou. Last week we experienced an marine event in Golden Bay – a mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit. For three days the Department of Conservation called on its community to assist and many of you rallied with us either as a local, a Project Jonah volunteer, or as someone just willing to help. Lots of time, commitment and energy was given by many of you often in uncertain circumstances. It reflected a helpful and supportive community, one to be proud off. The DOC team here in Takaka was thankful for that support and this is a note of thanks to acknowledge the efforts and commitment people made. It was much appreciated. Thank you from the DOC team at Takaka. Nga mihi nui ki a koutou. Dave Winterburn
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No matter how many conveniences we can buy requiring devices that need constant updating, suck finite minerals and use batteries that are still a toxic waste problem, the humble, foot-pedalled bicycle is still the most environmentally friendly form of transport. Thanks to everyone who has helped to make cycling more fun, and safe, for all ages in Golden Bay. The World Naked Bike Ride (see ad on page 15) is a fun-loving way to celebrate cycling, shared around the world. Victoria Davis
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Tomorrow at 1pm, intrepid cyclists will meet at Tarakohe to take part in this year’s World Naked Bike Ride in Golden Bay. This year’s route will take cyclists from Tarakoke through to Kiwi Spirit Distillery at Motupipi. Along the way there will be a stop for photos at Pohara, then spot prizes will be awarded at the distillery. For those who wish to continue, the ride then continues around Glenview Road before finishing up at Autumn Farm in Central Takaka where there will be a BBQ. Salads will be supplied but please bring your own BBQ food if you’d like to stay on for the meal. “Covid-19 has meant that many countries may not be able to hold their rides this year so we’re very lucky that Golden Bay’s event can still go ahead,” says organiser Bryan Badger. Everyone is very welcome to join in. Bring helmets, water and face masks and meet on the grassed area at Tarakohe from 1pm (sorry, no body-painting this year due to level 2 restrictions) before setting off at 2pm. There will be a Covid-19 QR code to scan plus manual sign-in forms. Contact: wnbrnz@gmail.com or see Facebook.
WHAKAARO: Waimea Dam cost blow-out SUBMITTED BY TONY LAWTON, M COM AND DR ROLAND TODER
Last week’s $29m cost increase in the Waimea Dam, to $158m expected cost-to-completion (up from $76m during public consultation in October 2017), will leave many Golden Bay ratepayers wanting answers. How much will the dam really cost? Publicly disclosed costs continue to be based largely on known issues, with Waimea Water Limited (WWL - the dam’s builder) CEO Mike Scott clarifying that the latest cost estimate contained a “modest contingency”. However, as even TDC (finally) admitted last week, dam construction costs are difficult to accurately estimate, especially where, as for the Waimea Dam, the terrain is geologically unstable. This fact was pointed out to council in 2017 by Tasman ratepayers such as Dr Mike Harvey, an engineer with international dam-building experience, and Golden Bay’s Trevor Riley. Although WWL has refused Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act requests to disclose their “risk register”, what is certain is that any realistic cost estimate must take into account experience from previous dams. In 2017 we used the best-available international research (the Oxford Study of Large Dams) to estimate an expected cost at $160m. Given TDC’s estimated cost-to-completion has already reached $158m at 50 per cent through the project, we now expect a realistic final cost to be in excess of $200m. It may be considerably higher - the Clyde dam overran by $900m due to slope instability. TDC is proposing to fund the dam by a combination of increasing rates (7% annually over the next 10 years) and debt (to $280m, currently at $160m). Previously TDC had stated their “financially safe” debt limit was $200m. In 2017 we estimated the dam will eventually increase your annual rates by about $400 (including repayments of borrowings to pay for the dam). We think this is still about what you should expect. Did TDC know the dam was under-costed? Last year it was revealed that TDC’s dam designer (Tonkin & Taylor) had disclosed to TDC the rock instability/unsuitability risks, the major cause of the current cost overruns, prior to council’s decision to build the dam. However, TDC‘s chief engineer Richard Kirby and chief financial officer Mike
Drummond publicly stated in October 2017 that the dam could be built for $75.9m with 95% confidence, a claim which is at best highly implausible given the “rock risk” was not provided for. It has also come to light that other significant costs (eg electrical and mechanical costs) were omitted from TDC’s costings. According to mayor Tim King, no one in TDC is responsible, claiming council relied on “the best [external] advice to price the dam”. However, the Auditor General’s guidelines require councils to employ staff with the skills to adequately advise councillors on the risks and potential costs, including realistic costs of alternative solutions, and not to be reliant on outside experts. If these guidelines were adhered to, we believe, the dam would not have gone ahead under the current funding model, saving ratepayers millions of dollars. What can be done? Last week the mayor acknowledged the solution is to transfer ownership of the dam to the Government. For this to happen, TDC will need to commit to a combined Top of the South Council planning/operating area, and the ring-fencing of existing cost overruns to Tasman ratepayers. This transfer is now urgent: any delays expose Tasman ratepayers to significantly higher costs. TDC may have some negotiating leeway: the Government’s irrigation experts (Crown Irrigation Investments Ltd) were also aware of the rock instability and may not have met their statutory duty to publicly advise. Any reasonable exit strategy for Tasman ratepayers will require astute negotiating: an ability TDC has singularly failed to exhibit during this sorry saga. Cr McNamara, a long-term dam opponent, has called for an investigation. Presumably he is not only interested in the ongoing failure by TDC staff to adequately advise councillors on this project, but also whether TDC’s hierarchy (then mayor/ deputy mayor) withheld material information from council or the 2018 parliamentary hearing on the dam. The Auditor General has the authority to investigate councils and ensure public disclosure and accountability. Ratepayers can write to the Auditor General (enquiry@oag.govt.nz) to support Dean McNamara’s request.
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Fibre broadband coming to town
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Optical fibre has arrived in Golden Bay, bringing the prospects of lightning-fast internet to Takaka and surrounds. The recent installation by Chorus is part of the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative. Fibre broadband typically offers download speeds of 100Mbps, allowing users to run multiple devices – to watch high-definition movies, stream music, play online games, and work, all at the same time. It is significantly faster than the best copper wire connection and wireless networks. Chorus external communications manager Holly Cushen says hundreds of users will soon be able to sign up for the service. “From the end of this month some 650 homes and businesses in Takaka will be able to call their internet service provider and ask for fibre.” Some properties may already be able to connect – and finding out is simple; visit broadbandmap.nz, enter an address, and all available broadband options for that property should be listed. For fibre alone, there appears to be a bewildering number of options for Takaka residents; a quick check of the broadbandcompare.co.nz website revealed around 200 fibre broadband plans from over 40 different suppliers. Richmond-based company thepacific.net is one of those looking to help customers get onto the optical superhighway. Manager Sue Lubransky says it’s easy to start the ball rolling. “Send us an order and we can organise it.” She explains that installing a fibre connection to private dwellings is free of charge within a stipulated zone. “After you place an order, Chorus will send a technician to put a fibre box on the wall. That can take from a few days to a few weeks.” Digital divide Crown Infrastructure Partners’ latest report has 84 per cent
of Kiwis able to access fibre broadband, with this number set to hit 87 per cent by the end of next year. But although the installation of fibre will bring vastly improved services to some, others will continue to struggle with poor, unreliable, and slow connections. Whether connecting to the 3G/4G wireless signal or using ADSL/VDSL through the antique copper wire network, non-fibre customers will remain stuck in the slow lane. To add insult to injury, those in remote locations, reliant on wireless, pay substantially more for less – and the deal is even worse for those whose only option is satellite. However, under the Rural Connectivity Group programme, the telecomms industry has expanded and improved wireless coverage in Golden Bay over the past 12 months and has a number of additional cellphone sites at various stages of scoping, acquisition and build, including at Bainham, Puponga and Parapara. With the new optical technology, there is some concern that the increasingly redundant copper wire network will be phased out. Holly says while this may eventually happen in some areas of high fibre uptake, no-one will be left without a service. “As the owner of New Zealand’s copper network, Chorus is committed to ensuring it remains well-maintained to deliver the best possible broadband and phone services to those who need it. This means that communities and individuals in towns not reached by fibre will continue to have access to a dedicated, reliable and congestion-free broadband and phone service over their copper connection.” But the future is definitely fibre for those who have access. “Across the country more than two thirds of homes and businesses have already made the move to fibre,” says Holly. “It offers all the same services as copper, typically for the same monthly cost or less, but it is more reliable and has far greater capacity for our increasingly digital lives.”
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COUNCIL MATTERS with Councillor Celia Butler
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TDC and other councils will be affected by two major changes the government has started to work on. These will have significant effects on TDC and other councils as to the way we work together, and who is responsible for what. The first change, the Three Waters Reform, is underway, combining the planning and management of drinking water, waste water, and stormwater from 67 councils into a small number of groups of combined councils around the country, with a lot more control and ownership from central government. Our pipes, reservoirs, treatment plants and dams, etc, may well be owned fully or partly, by the government in future. It could possibly affect rates favourably. Public ownership and iwi/Maori input will be a bottom line. I have already been reminded that for some who have been around for a while this could be similar to how things used to be under the old catchment boards as regards central government ownership. A big difference is that protection of the environment and the effects of climate change, and partnership with iwi, are now major considerations. In the meantime, we must continue with business as usual with our Long Term Plan consultation soon to be underway. Due to the new increase in the cost of the Waimea Dam, consultation now runs from 24 March to 24 April. The financial options for you to consider in the consultation document have been amended. Council wants to minimise the effect of this extra cost on ratepayers, and proposes the option of taking out an interestonly loan for $22m to cover a big chunk of the increase in the
Aorere Autumn Flower Show
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This weekend, the biggest, best, brightest and most beautiful of the seasonal harvest go on show in Pakawau Memorial Hall, where tables will be groaning under the weight of prize-winning veggies, fruits and flowers, as well as a wide selection of local art and crafts including photographs, home-made preserves and knitwear at the Aorere Autumn Flower Show. The Bay’s dedicated growers always rise to weatherrelated challenges, so it will be interesting to see how they have coped with the recent rain. The organisers are asking that entries for the show are taken to Pakawau Hall by 11am this Saturday, 6 March. The hall is open to the public from 2-4pm with afternoon tea available for purchase. See advert on page 15 for full details of where to find schedules and when to have your entries to the hall.
cost of the dam. The loan is available to council for 1.37 per cent interest. An advantage of this type of loan is that it fits with the Three Waters Reform. When we do know one way or the other what council’s future financial responsibilities for the dam will be (within the next three or four years), then the loan would be looked at again. TDC is a majority shareholder in Waimea Water Ltd (WWL), the council-controlled organisation which owns the dam. WWL told council and the community on 25 February that the cost to complete the dam is now between $148m and $164m, up from $129m. Of this increase, $11m is due to the effect of the Covid shutdown and the resulting slow supply chain. The rest of the increase is to do with the type of rock in some places; some things not sufficiently budgeted for in the original plan (includes buildings, electrical supply, temporary river diversion); and some small design changes to increase strength and resilience. The dam is 50 per cent completed and almost fully above ground, and is progressing well; the actual cost is becoming apparent as opposed to previous estimates. The other major change is the replacement of the Resource Management Act (the RMA) with the Natural and Built Environment Act, and two other acts, by the end of 2022. The review of the RMA has shown that attention to the outcomes, or what we want as the end result of what we do, is largely missing from the RMA. It concentrates on the effects of what we do on people and the environment. The new act will focus on what outcomes we want. This difference is not easy to grasp but is worth thinking about because it is going to affect us all.
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Seaweek: Golden Bay artists inspired by the sea
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Spindrift 2018, by Peter Geen. Peter captures the spirit of the sea with detail and realism. Photo: Anita Peters. ANITA PETERS
Throughout the history of art, the sea and coastline have long been a source of inspiration, not only in response to nature’s beauty but also for the constant changes of light affecting other elements. Local artists interpret our unique coastline in a variety of ways. Painter Peter Geen from EarthSea Gallery is renowned for his mastery of capturing the spirit of both sea and mountains with realism and detail. “Ideally I’d have liked to have been a maritime painter, painting boats and sea life,” says Peter, who sails a yacht and whose father and brother were both master mariners. “I love the sea. It’s where you go for your solitude. I often refer to what’s right outside us here – we’re surrounded by sea. I enjoy painting the sunbursts and the light within – it’s a bit like snow, you have that same amount of light bouncing back, but with the sea, then you have the contrast of the water itself. It’s always moving, only there for a split second in reality. It’s only through sitting here that you can actually start to soak up the light and the colour of the water.” Bruce Hamlin is a fisherman artist whose love of the sea stems from his childhood dream of building boats. Bruce’s gallery Estuary Arts is named after the source of inspiration for many of the works. “Estuary edges are prolific in food and energy, the tide constantly moving over the gentle flats. I watch and patiently wait as the movement constantly fascinates me, always changing, never still.” Both Sage Cox and Marion Towns are similarly influenced
by colour and light. “Living here, it’s hard not to be inspired by what’s outside your door,” says Sage. “The light is always different because the nature of the sea means that it’s always changing, sometimes wild and rough, other days glassy and calm.” Marion says she is always chasing the light. ”I only work in soft pastels because of their intensity of colour. They’re very versatile, especially for Golden Bay with such beautiful strong colours here of land and seascape. Because the sea changes constantly I have to do my field sketches really quickly. I’m always racing against time.” Photographer Murray Hedwig says that most of his sea images started from the interaction between land and sea. “I’ve always been attracted to the sea edge,” he says. “Now the ongoing destruction of the foreshore invites environmental commentary. The leaking landscape at Anatori and the drowned forest at Rangihaeata are two unique examples. But also recently by the scouring that’s taken place there. I want to go back and keep exploring it – it’s never the same.” Painter Sarah Thomas says she also has a love affair with the shore. “Growing up in a house right on the ocean edge at Onekaka I spent my time sifting through the tide’s daily offerings; stones, shells, seaweeds, feathers, flotsam and jetsam. I am continually in awe of what the tide takes away and leaves behind. These things, erosion, and washed-up items that inspire my art are a constant reminder of the impact humans have on the land and the sea, and vice versa.”
Seaweek 2021 officially begins tomorrow and runs through until Sunday 14 March. The theme this year is “Connecting with our Seas” highlighting the diverse connections and interactions we have with our marine environment. A key part of Seaweek is the wide range of activities and events held across New Zealand. Although there are none organised in Golden Bay, there are two activities scheduled in Nelson; a guided snorkel day at Cable Bay on Saturday 13 March; and a Boulder Bank walk on Sunday 14 March. The snorkelling day is free and is open to those from age five but youngsters will need to be accompanied by an adult. Participants can bring their own gear or get free hire of a mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit. Registrations open on the day from 9am. The Boulder Bank walk starts from Wakefield Quay near The Styx Restaurant. It’s a 9km/three-hour walk in an exposed natural environment and requires strong ankles. Bus and boat transport is included in the ticket price, and departures are from 8.15-10.30am. Cost: Adults, $26; children, $16. Boat both ways $31/$19. For more details on these two events, visit the Seaweek website at: https://www.seaweek.org.nz/whats-on
Drowned Forest, Rangihaeata, photograph by Murray Hedwig. Murray is attracted to the sea edge where he documents environmental changes caused by the action of the sea.
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SPORT / Hākinakina IT’S that time again. Indoor bowls is starting up for the winter months. Motupipi and Rockville clubs welcome new and prospective members along each week over the next weeks. Come along and join with us. Coaching can be given or just come along and watch. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, a cuppa and social time, with a little exercise included. Motupipi club meets at the Senior Citizens’ Hall at 1pm on Tuesdays. Rockville meets Wednesday nights, 7pm at the Collingwood Hall. Further information from Nancy ph 525 9491 or Alan ph 525 9208.
Takaka Rugby Football Club 2021 Junior Rugby Registration In conjuction with TRU Mako Ripper Tuesday 16th March at GB Rec Park from 4pm Subs $25.00 or $40.00 per family New, past, boys and girls players are engouagred to come along, sausage sizzle for players Please contract takakarfc@gmail.com for more details
AGM NOTICES MOTUPIPI Indoor Bowls AGM, Tuesday 16 March, 1pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. All members, prospective members and interested people welcome along. Information from Nancy ph 525 9491 or Alan ph 525 9208.
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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GOLDEN Bay Community Board Meeting on Tuesday 9 March. Under Covid-19 Alert Level 1 the meeting will proceed at Collingwood Fire Station, with no Zoom link. In the event of an extension of Covid-19 Alert Level 2, the meeting will relocate to the Takaka Service Centre to meet distancing requirements where public forum physical attendee numbers will be limited, and a Zoom link will be provided at Tasman. govt.nz. Regardless of location, the meeting will commence at 9.30am with public forum. PHOTO editing/management course with SeniorNet. St John’s Rooms, Rec Park, Thursday 11 March, 1-3pm. Bring your devices. Small charge for non-members. Ph 525 8874 for info/to apply. LIVING Wood Fair Society general meeting, Mohua Social Services, Thursday 11 March, 6-7pm, for the purpose of giving an update on LWF 2021 to society members plus friends and whanau of the Living Wood Fair. To be followed by a committee meeting, 7-8pm. TAKAKA Retreat Day, Saturday 20 March, 9.30am-2.30pm. Bring your own lunch, a koha is invited. Queries and registration ph Bertha Newman 524 8440 or Kare Moynagh 027 245 7800. PLAY cards at Pakawau. 500 card evenings each fortnight will start Saturday 13 March. Ph Minty 524 8606. RSC $8,000 Community Grant now open to applicants. Please call into the Country Store for an application form. Applications close 5pm, 31 March 2021. Ph 525 9113. NEED help writing your personal or family story? Contact Charlotte Squire and her team for help with all aspects of writing and publishing. Ph 027 525 7455, charlottesquirecoms@ gmail.com GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. 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. GB WEEKLY: Paradise Entertainment, Takaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz. Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm
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ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919. APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. ARCHITECTURE and landscape concept design. Ideas and materials integrate with site, context and local conditions. Ph
TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga George 027 369 3118. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576. CELEBRANT, marriage registered. Ph Hera Livingston 525 8771. CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep. Puponga-Takaka Hill. Query or quote ph Steve 021 0810 1146. COMPUTER and smartphone sales, repairs and solutions. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Conveniently located at 65 Commercial Street or available by appointment on 027 831 4156. 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
Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant. MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing business and personal accounting services. Ph Robert 029 775 6459 or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz. GREENREAPER. Property maintenance, landscape and garden designs. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. References available. HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Takaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com 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. RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Local Wastewater Design Services. AES system specialists no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph 524 8222. 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.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913. SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Takaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.
SUMMER fruit pruning (citrus, stone and pip fruit), garden advice, design and development, soil testing, orchard work. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112. SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. TAKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TAKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers. Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.
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22a & 22b Motupipi Street, Takaka
The Ray White Team "Teamwork divides the tasks and multiples the success" Unknown
New Listing/Open Home For Sale: TENDER: Closes 4pm, Tues 23rd March 2021- Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 6th March 12.00 - 12.30pm TWO HOMES ON ONE TITLE - Do you need a home for yourself and one for your parents or siblings? Are you a local business owner and struggle to keep staff because of the rental shortage? Maybe you are looking for a home and income? Well, here we have two decent sized homes on one freehold title, you could live in one and rent the other out? There are no shortage of options, just a shortage of properties, so don't hang about!
57 Abel Tasman Drive, Takaka
"Both Billy and Sam were extremely helpful, understanding and friendly with the sale of my first home. They took the stress out of the sale and made the whole process very easy with a fantastic outcome. They always gave me an honest opinion and guided me through the process. I wouldn't hesitate to get them to sell my house again next time. Glad to have worked together. Thank you Ray White"
What are you waiting for? If you’re thinking of selling, feel free to have a confidential chat with the team at Ray White Golden Bay.
It's now official - we have the Billy and Sam Ray White Selling Team So awesome to have Sam Goffriller working alongside me. He shares my core values for honesty and transparency; shares my passion for property, for our community and even for fishing!! Together we offer a service second to none. Billy Kerrisk
Final Open Home For Sale: SET DATE: Closes 1pm, Tues 11th March 2021- Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 6th March 11.00 - 11.30am VOLUMINOUS VILLA ON HALF AN ACRE - Proudly brought to you, this multi-generational family home set on over half an acre of luscious soil - with no neighbours! This property is calling for new owners who need space, simplicity, and convenience, are you the new homeowner? Get in touch now to find out more and view at one of the open homes, this will not sell before 1pm, 11th March 2021.
We can support you because we support each other!
Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | Facebook @RaywhiteGoldenbay | 03 525 7219 I 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008
PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.
PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea TWO -bedroom, country living, $375/week (includes garden maintenance) available 15 March-15 November. 10 minutes drive from town. Ph 027 515 6326.
Ray White Golden Bay Property Management DID YOU KNOW? Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - Under Section 60A Fixed Term Tenancies dated after 11.02.21 must become Periodic Tenancies unless contrary notice is given: 1. The parties agree to renew or extend the fixed term; or 2. The parties agree not to continue with the tenancy; or 3. At least 28 days before the end of the fixed term the tenant gives the landlord notice that the tenant does not intend to continue. 4. A landlord can issue notice to end at expiry date providing it is for a reason used to end a periodic tenancy. For further information on this and more contact Jenna Bowden - 027 525 7229 - jenna.bowden@raywhite.com
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko 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. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021
RANGIHAEATA TENDER CLOSING SOON
2 Rangihaeata Road, Takaka
TENDER Closes 4:00 p.m. Friday 12 March 2021 (unless sold prior) | VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/NEL00445 “Taumata” translates as the summit, or a hilltop resting place - a fitting name for this pinnacle location outside of Takaka. Spectacular views extend in all directions with Resource Consent granted for a stunning architecturally designed home. The land
is the perfect blend of native bush, grazing and orchards. With a spring water supply, stone entrance, established driveways, quality fencing and yards, a flat building site and new 4 bay shed all the groundwork has been done.
KYLIE JONES +64 21 152 8195 kylie.jones@nzsir.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ. Boundary lines indicative only.
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko LAMBS, ready for freezer, can be delivered to butcher. Biologically raised, no chemicals, heavy, juicy. $150. Ph 021 0860 1277. SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019. SEA kayak, Perception, spray skirt, life vest, paddle, $1000. Ph 021 0885 7198.
RUNABOUT, 14’, 50hp Yamaha, trailer, two tote tanks, cover, plus many extras. Price includes full upright bait freezer. $6,250. Ph 021 063 6940. CANOE, Mission Catch 290, plus trolley, paddle, seat, rod holder. $200. Ph 021 063 6940. BBQ, three-burner, gas bottle. $60. Ph 021 063 6940.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora SIMON Jones: Counselling, mediation, coaching. 28 years’ experience. Member NZAC. Ph 525 8542.
Chiropractor
64 Meihana Street, Takaka 7110 03 525 9113
Inga Schmidt
Autumn’s Natural time for planting
MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA
021 180 7789
Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St
www.healthfocus.co.nz
Some of the fantastic deals we have in store...
ACC registered
Tui Chicken & Sheep Pellets 10kg was $17.99 NOW $13.99
Daltons Garden Mix 40Ltr was $12.99 NOW $9.99
Tui Blood and Bone 25kg was $59.99 NOW $49.99
Daltons Enriched Compost 40Ltr was $12.99 NOW $7.99 (Only while stocks last. Offers expire 13/03/21)
We now offer a Delivery Service
Collingwood Health Centre
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LOVE SPRING?? - Delicious fragrances - Fabulous flowers - Multiply year after year
Huge range of Spring bulbs - HERE NOW!! Ph 525 9868 or 027 928 3314 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ACUPUNCTURE: Japanese style, private and ACC, sculptural face lifting massage (new). Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial St, Takaka, ph 027 221 0045. ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Takaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337. AROHA Health Spa. Massage - deep tissue, relaxation and clinical; structural bodywork, myofascial release, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open from 9.30am onwards. Closed Mondays. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara. Ph 525 8870. CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2020 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970.
Physiotherapist: Anel Baker Mondays, and Thursday mornings Phone: 021 0534 337
Healing with Grace
Readings with Master Reader Nate
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021 158 2357
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Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider
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SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111.
CAREGIVER wanted for two mornings a week. Ph 525 8890.
LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, iridologist, Reiki master, reflexology, herbal apothecar y. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797.
Permanent Part Time Mail Sorter
MASSAGE, $50. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101. MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639. MASSAGE: relaxation, sports, deep tissue. Lymphatic drainage for detox, immune support, oedema. 26 years of experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334. MEDICAL doctor, private consultations in Takaka for difficult health issues. Bruce Dooley, MD at Bayridge Integrative Medicine. Ph 525 7125. REFLEXOLOGY - helps relieve stress and anxiety, boosts energy levels and improves circulation and nerve function. Ph/txt Ariane Wyler 021 0260 7607 or email happyfeetflex@gmail.com 12
We have a position available for a Permanent Part Time Mail Sorter. The work involves sorting large trays of mail received each morning into order for the run drivers to deliver and is based in our Takaka postal depot. Hours vary depending on the day of the week and the volume of mail received. As such, hours can vary but are generally approximately 10 hours in total per week. The position requires a reliable person who is organised and who can work efficiently. Local knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
Phone Godfrey on 027 272 5588 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON CAFE. Delicious bagels, salmon platter, pizza, coffees and more. Open every day from 9am till 4pm. Our fishing lake is closed for maintenance till Friday 26 March. www.anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details. COURTHOUSE CAFE, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm. Pizzas on Fridays, 5-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days, 9am- 8.30pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686. DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure
LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi Golden Bay Workcentre Trust
COMMUNITY CLASSES Build a Clay Totem for your Garden Play and work with Clay Tutor: Lisa van der Meer
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS 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.
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship and Communion at 10am. Dave Martin.
NUGGET CAFE, closed this weekend. Open again Friday 12 March. OLD SCHOOL CAFE, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late Thursday, Friday; 11am-late Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Ph 524 8457. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-9pm. Ph 525 6117. PALMVILLE CAFE, Wainui Bay. “The hidden gem.” Entry off Wainui Falls car park. Visit Facebook and Instagram. Open 7 days, 11am-5pm. Ph 525 8311. STAY AWAKE CAFE (formerly MAD Cafe), where only the best will do. 8am to 8pm every day except Mondays. Ph 021 107 6312. THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am. TOTALLY ROASTED, Pohara. Open 5 days from 8.30am, closed Monday, Tuesday. Ph 525 9396. TOTOS CAFE & PIZZERIA. Open 10.30am-5pm, weather permitting. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Totaranui hill, ph 039 707 934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com. WHOLEMEAL CAFE, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.
Class will be held at Lisa’s studio in Motupipi Classes held on Wednesdays 12.20 – 3.30pm over 7 weeks Start date: Wednesday 17th March – 28th April 2021
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
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 5 MARCH TODAY’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE IS CANCELLED.
SATURDAY 6 MARCH GB WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE. Meet at 1pm at Tarakohe, 2pm start. Cycle 5km to Kiwi Spirit Distillery. Contact: Bryan ph 021 843 906.
This class will suit beginners or those relatively new to pottery. You will be introduced to a range of clay forming techniques and decorating techniques allowing your own creativity to create something unique – your own clay totem for your garden or elsewhere. Forms, colours sizes and pattern are unlimited and the clay allows for many ways to express your individuality.
TUESDAY 9 MARCH BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 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.
Numbers are limited. Register your interest now to be sure of a place on this class. Detail of class outline available on enquiry. Class Fee: $25 plus $25 for materials.
WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH
Contact Alli at the Workcentre ph 525 8099, alli@gbwct.org.nz or www.gbwct.org.nz/register
COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings.
Golden Bay Community classes funded by ACE Aotearoa.
ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 11 MARCH DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007. SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING, 2pm. Speaker: Carol Wells from GB Animal Welfare. All welcome.
LATER EVENTS Bridge is an addictive card game. It is challenging, fun and you will make friends for life! Come along to our Bridge Lessons for beginners commencing 22nd March 2021 6.30pm and continuing for 10 weeks each Monday evening. Contact Simon on 0275248710 or langfordfarms1@gmail.com for more information or to register. New members always welcome!!
Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre
Autumn 2021 Courses & Workshops Beginning Monday March 8th, 2021 Offerings from $80 - $3800 One day - 10 weeks Golden Bay Sustainable Living Course International Permaculture Design Certificate Permaculture Design For Sustainable Landuse Golden Bay Natural Building Course Sustainable Eating: Food Harvesting, Preparation, & Preserving GroWise Organic Growing Certificate Course
Permaculture Design Foundations Soil Foundations Foundations of Organic Food Forests & Orchards
www.gbslc.org/sustainable-living-workshops gbsustain@gmail.com Call or text 02040771446 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021
152 High Street, Motueka Ph 027 528 7205
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT TRY OUR NEW A LA CARTE MENU Tapas & cocktails from 4pm Dinner from 6pm Neil & Katrina look forward to welcoming you!
818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara
ratanuilodge.com
525 7998
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.
LIVING WOOD FAIR FUNDRAISER, WOODHALLA at the Roots Bar, Saturday 13 March. Get your Viking on from 7pm2am. Door charge $10. MOTUPIPI INDOOR BOWLS, Tuesday 16 March, 1pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Members and prospective members welcome. HARVEST FESTIVAL, Saturday 20 March, 12-9pm at GB Sustainable Living Centre/Community Gardens. Annual fundraiser, with cornucopia of local performances, fun times and yummy organic food. Info ph 027 514 9112. QUEST OUT WEST ROGAINE, 27 March. Fun map-reading event for all based at stunningly beautiful Kaihoka. Teams of two or more (must have at least one adult). Choose between two- or three-hour challenge. Help available for beginners. $25 per person, $10 for school-age children, $40 maximum per family. Registration available on the day but pre-register before midnight 24 March to guarantee a map. Email: questoutwestrogaine@gmail.com. For further details see www. goldenbayatc.org ONE ACT PLAY FEST with locally written content! Takaka Drama Society presents Many Choices. A selection of one-act plays for your viewing pleasure. Tickets available from Stitch ‘n Sew, Takaka. Season runs 18-27 March.
Pakawau Beach Park Cabins + powered and non-powered camping - ph 524 8308
Camp Shop 8am to 6pm
Newspapers ● Ice ● Bread ● Milk ● Ice-creams....etc
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Come and join us for a morning tea with a difference! Age Concern is putting on Tea & Talk in the Park as part of their annual summer activity series.
Contains: LOCALLY WRITTEN CONTENT!!!
Anyone welcome – simply turn up to the Village Green in Takaka on Wednesday 10th March at 10am. Entry is free.
The Playhouse, Takaka 7pm March 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th 2021 CASH BAR Tickets available from Stitch ‘n Sew, Takaka
Adult $15 / Member $10
Some language may offend
Golden Bay Museum Historic Talks at The Takaka Library Geoff Rennison presents: The Hippie Years at Totaranui - How a small team of staff created a revolution in "green management" Tuesday 16th March 2pm-3pm
Warwick Briggs presents: "The Dragon's Teeth - the horror country between Boulder Lake, Adelaide Tarn & Lonely Lake"
NEW VENUE: REC PARK CENTRE
Tuesday 23 March 2pm-3pm
Talks at The Takaka Library
Cold/Hot Drinks & Raffles to Purchase
See us at the market on Saturdays Order online and pick up from us there .
Programmes to listen out for At The Flicks - A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas. Join James and Matt as they discuss new releases, special features and events at your local Independent Cinema complex. At the Flicks airs Thursday afternoon at 1.30 and replays Saturday morning at 10am. The Overseas Diaries of Nic Zee - Nicola Zielinski keeps us up to date with her return to the UK from Nelson. The Overseas Diaries of Nic Zee airs Wednesday afternoons at 3.30pm and replays Saturday mornings at 10.40am. Freedom SOS is an unflinching, in-depth look into how current events, trends and developments are impacting on truth, justice and the rights and freedom of all life on this planet. Hosted by Sue Grey and Joe Rifici, Freedom SOS airs on Sunday afternoons at 4pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.
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Bookings phone 525 8453 Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz
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UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... Friday 19th March
SUBDIVISION AUDIO PRESENTS
warp // pino // special guests Saturday 20th March
Lee scratch perry tribute HOSTED BY GALANJAH
Saturday 27th March
Mr. // Nugs // j-fal LIQUID / FUNK / DNB
Saturday 10th April
ORIGINAL UNDERGROUND WATCH THIS SPACE
Friday 16th April
EJ Barrett // Vikae // 10:32 COMING SOON: NO BROADCAST // ESTERE
Gourmet food & burgers, Open fire, Good beer, Good people
www.rootsbar.co.nz
AORERE FLOWER SHOW This Saturday, 6 March, Pakawau Hall Schedules available from: NV Miller, Collingwood on the Spot, Earth Gems Takaka, BP Takaka or phone 524 8359 Entries to be in by 11am on 6 March
Show open to the public from 2-4pm Sales table, raffles, afternoon tea
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Sat 6th TERROR OF THE DEEP - hopefully, $10 Mon 8th to Sun 14th THE MUSSEL INN HOP HARVEST - all welcome to join in! Email haveabeer@musselinn.co.nz for details
MAD THEARTRE
Thu 11th QUIZ - first of the season, 7.30pm
LIVE MUSIC IN COLLINGWOOD
Wed 10th IN THE SHALLOWS, $10 Sat 13th FORTY BELOW BLUES = MIKE GARNER & NEIL BILLINGTON, $10
Sat 6th: Greg Douch - Satre Player Sun 14th: Sunday Session from 1pm til eve Open Mic - Story Telling, Poetry, Music
Wed 17th IAN SINCLAIR plays classical guitar Thu 18th LIVE POETS/ACID ON THE MICROPHONE, 7.30pm, koha
TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING
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Valid from Friday 5 March until Tuesday 9 March Friday: Northwesterlies freshening. Cloud increasing and some showers developing late afternoon. Saturday: Northerlies. Rain until mid afternoon, then a few showers and fine intervals. Sunday: Light winds, tending southerly. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain developing, easing late. Monday: Southwesterlies gradually easing. Cloud clearing to mainly fine weather and mild for a time. Tuesday: Light winds, sea breezes for a time then northerly from evening. Mainly fine and mild. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast.
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50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ
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ONE OF THE BEST!! HEADING
YOUR ‘GREAT OUTDOORS’ HEADING GET-AWAY!
176 WHARARIKI ROAD, PUPONGA
Ph: (03) 525 8800
23 RAMEKA CREEK ROAD, CENTRAL TAKAKA
$550,000
The perfect ‘Great Outdoors’ base to enjoy your fun activities from! With surfing, hunting & fishing all close by. This 2 bdrm/1 bthrm cottage is light & sunny, with open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area heated by a logburner. Access to the large decks via French doors from the living area. The perfect holiday home or permanent residence. On two titles of 662 & 667m2, making lots of room for the ‘extras’. Call me for info. Ref: GB3821 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or paul@goldenbayproperty.com
$1.8m +GST (IF ANY)
Set in one of the most prime locations in the Bay, this beautiful home is designed to please! On 12.6ha of land with privacy & views over the property towards the western ranges & the sea. In fact, it has 360o views of the Bay! The home consists of 3 bdrms & an ensuited master wing on the 2nd story. A large dble garage with internal access & a mud room for convenience. A sep. 4-bay shed offers full storage options. Ref: GB3820
Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com
TOWN & AROUND!
BEACHFRONT @ BEACHROAD
181 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA
84 BEACH RD, COLLINGWOOD
• Situated in the heart of Tākaka • Close to all amenities • 4 bedroom/1 bathroom/1 garage • 797m2 for your family to grow • Call me for an appt to view Ref: GB3811 D/L 2pm 11.03.21 (NSP) Sarah-Jane Brown 0274 222 577 or sarah@goldenbayproperty.com
• 8801sqm incl QEII covenant • Spring fed stream • Rock wall beach protection • Close to all amenities • View by appt only - call me Ref: GB3824 Price: $649,000 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com
PIONEER MOTELS
PRIVATE & PARK-LIKE PROPERTY
18 TASMAN ST, COLLINGWOOD • 3 motel units with recent bathroom upgrades • 4 bdrm/2bthrm managers accom. • Main street - primo site! • Call me for more information. Ref: GBC3803 $890,000+GST (if any) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com
72 BOYLE STREET, CLIFTON
• Modern, 3 bdrm/2 bthrm/2 storey • Beautiful park-like grounds • Sweeping driveway to x2 dbl gge • Privacy a given! • Call me for your private viewing Ref: GB3754 Price: $1.725m Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com
COURTYARD CAFÉ
‘PŌHARA HEADING HEIGHTS’
29 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA
• In the centre of the Tākaka CBD • Popular café for 10 years • Currently Asian/Kiwi cuisine • Secure tenancy, full chattels • Financial stmts available. Ref: GBC3819 $88,000+SAV+GST Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com
We are very pleased to welcome
Bryony Desire-Tesar
to the GB First National Team
Bryony comes to us with a wealth of real estate experience in the Tasman region - so if you are considering making a property change, call Bryony on 021 819 124 or bryony@goldenbayproperty.com for a no-obligation market appraisal. Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 0275 258 255
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Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872
Annie Telford Salesperson 0272 491 408
PŌHARA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION:
X5 LOTS NOW SOLD……..
Interest has been high in Stage 1, comprising ten lots ranging in size from 585sqm to 1035sqm. A magical location elevated above Pōhara Beach. Enjoy the best of both worlds – far enough away from the summer activity below, yet close enough to wander down & be part of it all if you wish. Memories in the making right here! Call now – we would love to talk you through the possibilities & keep you up-to-date with progress. Ref: GB3810
James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com
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
THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 5 MARCH 2021