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Fruitful Aorere Flower Show

Saturday’s Aorere Flower Show saw a steady stream of visitors, keen to admire the fruits of rural labours. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

At 3.40pm last Saturday, 20 minutes before the Aorere Autumn Flower Show was due to close, visitors were still streaming into Pakawau Hall. Taking a short break from brewing pots of tea, Kate Heal asked show organiser Lois Benjamin whether it was time to close the kitchen. “Give it another five minutes,” said Lois, clocking a number of new arrivals. While in no danger of exceeding the Covid Alert Level 2 gathering limit at any one time, the afternoon saw a steady flow of visitors, keen to admire the fruits of rural labours. Some of these fruits were actual fruits – lemons, apples and pears – or veggies, while others were the product of many hours of skilled handiwork. A number of visitors had come from beyond the Bay; Bruce and Andrea McIver from Motueka were on a day trip visiting friends and were impressed with the variety of exhibits. “It’s so lovely to see all the handicrafts and other things,” said Andrea. The crafts displayed on tables and walls around the historic hall ranged from framed

drawings and potted plants to bottled sauces, and from photos and fudge to exquisite knitwear. There was even a complete afternoon tea for one artistically arranged on wooden tray and which, from the red “first prize” card sitting next to the cup and saucer, had clearly caught the judge’s eye. But it’s a flower show after all and, as usual, the blooms created the centrepiece. While providing a riot of vivid colours, this autumn’s entries were considered by the veteran floral expert to be a little off top form. “The cut flowers are down in number and quality,” said Lois. “Flowers are later because we had a dry season, so they’ve been a bit slow.” There was nothing at all wrong with Sue Hitchcock’s large dahlia, though. The Kotinga resident’s single fimbriated bloom was a spectacular sight and understandably crowned overall champion. Sally Douglas from Puramahoi had entered several classes, including dahlias, lemons and zucchini. She was pleased with her award haul, especially a second place in the decorative arrangement section, saying “I’m delighted to have won a few prizes.”

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The Bay’s fickle weather, while affecting the flower-growers, didn’t seem to have spoiled the quality of the local fruit and veggie harvest. “They are great,” said Lois looking at a long table loaded with luscious produce. The high foot traffic generated a good return for the show. “We made around $1000,” said Lois on Monday. “$500 will go to the [Collingwood Area] school library and we’ll have something for the hall.”

Sue Hitchcock’s fimbriated dahlia was crowned Champion Bloom. Photo: Jo Richards.

Community Board JO RICHARDS

The venue for Tuesday’s meeting of the Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) was switched at the last minute from Collingwood’s fire station to the Sunday School Hall. Despite the more hallowed ground, members of the public were not in the least inhibited in expressing some forthright views in a forum that, at times, simmered but never actually boiled over. The topics that generated the most heat were well-known long-running sagas – the grandstand, freedom camping, and criticisms of Tasman District Council (TDC). Public forum Before public forum warmed up, Liz Thomas made a cool, thoughtful appeal to the board for a more pedestrianfriendly approach to planning in and around Collingwood. After highlighting problems in specific locations, Liz proposed establishing a coastal path to provide a safe walkway between the beach and the old wharf, which would skirt along the campground and around the estuary. She closed with a question. “Can the community board look at developing a plan to make walking and cycling safer in Collingwood?” By coincidence, Collingwood resident Nigel Birse also wanted to improve the lot of Collingwood’s pedestrians. “We want walkways,” said Nigel, who expressed his frustration that a plea he made to the board two-and-a-half years ago had come to nought. Later in the meeting TDC environment and planning manager Dennis Bush-King offered to assemble a group of council staff to discus the issue with GBCB. Dick Lamb managed to squeeze four issues into his five-minute slot, turning the temperature dial up a notch or two in the process. First off the rank, and top of his list, was a proposal to improve the council’s Newsline “propaganda sheet” via the ballot box. “The editorship should be part of the three-year election process, so we can vote on who should be editor and given a budget.” The idea didn’t get much traction from the board, although GBCB member Averill Grant made a critical observation about the fortnightly bulletin. “Not many locals read it. The content isn’t very interesting.” Dick’s second issue concerned the apparently skewed resource consent process. “What’s been done of the hillside of Takaka Hill was done without Resource Consent… and it has caused serious sediment run-off… Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 out a statement from TDC CEO Janine Dowding in which the ...but I need a Resource Consent for a small retaining wall…” council boss responded to a resolution made at the previous Subsequent discussion pointed to the upcoming review of community board meeting. The statement included several the Resource Management Act which offers the opportunity significant hurdles related to consents, construction, and to address such anomalies. council and community funding, and offered “no guarantees”. Moving on, Dick was unhappy about the lack of public It was clear that the CEO had not considered the option of involvement in developing the plan for the Waitapu Bridge site, merely bringing the grandstand up to a useable condition, but currently being formulated by New Zealand Transport Agency had focused on a complete, expensive restoration – something (NZTA) with input from Manawhenua ki Mohua. “Surely it’s the that Averill considered unnecessary. “People don’t want a community board’s responsibility to decide… Why isn’t the $930,000 restoration with nine toilets and a $600 mirror; there community board pushing to be represented?” are outrageous items on the list.” Later in the meeting, the board advised that NZTA’s report The public are not allowed to speak other than in public will go forward for public consultation around the end of April. forum but Jill was determined to have her say – to the extent With his time running out, Dick finished by expressing that Abbie reminded her that she would be asked to leave. Jill disappointment in Golden Bay’s councillors for what he was spared that fate by a timely and diplomatic intervention perceived as their failure to stand up for their constituents. from Averill who prevented the situation from overheating. “I feel let down by our two council representatives.” Referring Averill continued to press her case, though. “We have a to the privatising of profits and socialising of losses on the report that says it would cost $120,000 to get it [the grandstand] Waimea Dam project, he criticised councillors for exposing back to a useable state.” ratepayers to ever increasing liabilities. “They are supporting The discussion ended with commitments from Abbie to talk the greatest rort.” to Janine, and to remove the lease notices from the grandstand. Taking up Dick’s cause and warming to the theme, BJ Public forum itself then became a topic of debate – White added to the criticism. specifically the requirement “The fault is that council is for speakers to register in directed by executive officers advance of a community “We have a report that says it would cost $120,000 – it should be the other way board meeting. There was a to get it [the grandstand] back to a useable state.” round.” And he urged local good deal of discussion about Averill Grant representatives to use their what Standing Orders did or voice on behalf of Golden Bay. didn’t prescribe, or what was “Community board needs to considered “best practice”, and speak up loudly; I also feel let down by our current councillors.” whether 30 minutes for public forum was set in stone, but in BJ was now running hot, stating “Council is an outrage” before the end, a recommendation was agreed: Abbie suggested board chair Abbie Langford stepped in and called a halt to the that the public would be asked to register at least one day in entertainment. “BJ, you have crossed the line.” advance, and this would give them a better chance to speak As BJ took his seat, Jill Pearson stood up to deliver another at the meeting. Normally speakers have five-minute slots, harsh message – this time about the Golden Bay grandstand allowing a total of six contributors, but if demand was high, reinstatement and council’s $930,000 estimate for bringing Abbie explained that the slots could be reduced to, say, three the structure up to the minimum required standard for public minutes each, or the forum’s total 30-minute limit expanded. use. Providing a concise recent history of the grandstand In response to a question from The GB Weekly, Abbie gave debacle, Jill stated that repairs carried out in 2013 had an assurance that the system would not be used to filter out already ensured earthquake resilience compliance, and was controversial topics or speakers. at a loss to understand why TDC was now bandying round a The meeting moved on to provide an update on another figure approaching $1m. She explained that works, such as long-running saga – the proposed rock wall revetment at putting the old stairs back in place, should be carried out as Pakawau. Dennis explained that council was working with the maintenance and a more pragmatic approach was required. community regarding a Resource Consent application, but “It is TDC’s choice to make this as expensive as they can, or there was still a need to clarify the rules around erecting private to take a responsible and intelligent approach and use their structures on public land. Councillor Celia Butler explained that funds wisely.” progress was being made, even if it wasn’t obvious. “There is Jill asked the community board to promote the “very modest concern from the community that it’s not moving quickly, but aim” that a useable grandstand is ready for the 125th A&P Show work is going on in the background.” in January 2022. She also requested that now-obsolete signs Following up other issues related to Pakawau seafront, regarding a lease be removed from the structure. which were raised at the previous community board meeting, Chair’s report Dennis advised that rocks removed by TDC from a propertyA discussion lively ensued, kicked off by Abbie reading owners beach frontage “were not there anymore”, and said that council couldn’t do anything about the problem of sand being blown into beachfront properties, apart from not doing sand push-ups. 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Takaka Drama Society’s upcoming production is a variety show with a difference. Many Choices, which opens next Thursday at Takaka’s Playhouse, offers a trio of one-act comedies penned by literary giants and local authors. Producer Nick Farr promises theatre-goers an evening packed with humour and entertainment. “The audience will love it.” Written, published, and first performed in 1888, Anton Chekhov’s farce The Bear is a classic battle of wills and sexes between a widow and cynical debt collector. As the two passionate individuals argue over the course of an afternoon, the audience may wonder whether it will end with a duel, a heart attack, or a wedding. Nick believes the classic nineteenth century work will appeal strongly to twenty-first century audiences. “It’s very light-hearted and has seasoned actors – Anna Dooley and Paul Sangster – in the main roles.” Fast-forwarding 130 years, the other two pieces are written by contemporary local playwrights. In the case of Back Stage – a spoof about what goes on behind the scenes at a live performance – there are almost as many authors as actors. “It’s written by the cast; it’s been a co-operative effort led by director Hobie Mercer,” says Nick about the work in progress. “They’ve developed it as they’ve gone along. And I’m very pleased with the outcome; it’s a real insight into what goes on back stage. It’s highly entertaining.” The third of the one act performances, End of the Line, adds a philosophical dimension to the evening’s drama. “It’s about a young girl looking at her future who goes on a bus journey,” explains Nick, without giving too much of the plot away. He adds that a ticket for the evening comes with a bonus, inferred in the production’s title. “It’s more than just the three plays; there will be something in between. That’s why it’s called Many Choices.”

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Poison - necessary or just evil?

Nature Diary (GBW 26/2) states moreporks are at risk of secondary poisoning. So are many animals. While 1080 is known for killing (robins, rifleman, tomtits, kea, weka, falcons, whitehead, fernbirds, invertebrates) via transfer through the food web, the second generation anticoagulant rodenticide brodifacoum bio-accumulates and kills more cruelly. What makes it so indiscriminate is that it kills slowly, victims keep eating it long after they’ve ingested a lethal dose. By the time they are about to die, they are deadly to owls, scavengers and pets. MAF regards brodaficoum as having the highest impact on animal welfare; severe or extreme pain with wide-spread haemorrhaging and prolonged duration of pain (days to weeks). Some victims bleed from their eyes, nose, lungs. An owl with a haematoma ballooned its left eye to 10 times normal size; another was a female with an egg. The blood vessels in her oviducts had ruptured, she had slowly bled to death from the inside. Initially restricted to Islands because it is highly persistence in the environment, brodaficoum is now used on the mainland. Declared too dangerous for public use in other countries, brodifacoum is publicly available here. So pervasive is the “war on pests” it asks us to condone the suffering, to accept in a type of self-imposed anaesthesia that there is no alternative, that animals are collateral damage in a war that must be won at any cost. We are told poisons are a “necessary evil” - they are not, they are just “evil”. Linda O’Connor

Putting my hat in the ring for Golden Bay

Many readers will recall I put my name in the hat for three consecutive local body elections (2013, 2016, 2019) to be a councillor for Golden Bay. I was an avid fighter for abandoning the Waimea Dam, or at least ringfencing Golden Bay as a nonparticipant in funding. I believe, had I been elected, I could have brought about the dam being abandoned. Only now is the truth being exposed, by reading the press reports on the current costs, misleading information, and the blatant ignoring of damaging evidence by TDC, presented by experts, on the unknown challenges. We all accept that the councillors we elected to represent Golden Bay over the last nine years could have stopped it by the narrow vote available to them. Why they never did is forever on their conscience.The future is shocking, with ongoing unknown costings that will last for 20 years. The fact that TDC has cancelled the three per cent cap on rates and threatened a seven per cent rate increase per annum for the next 10 years, is a “dam burden“ we must challenge. At least I offered to place myself in the position of a council representative, to stop the dam. Reg Turner

plebiscite for a three-year term. By that mechanism the ratepayer can expect to receive the best value possible for actual news of what their council is actually doing produced on standard newsprint paper. Dick Lamb

Making the grandstand useable again

On Tuesday I went to the Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) meeting with the intent to further clarify that the $930,000 figure based on the WSP-Opus report 11/2/2020 is not the minimum cost to get the grandstand useable. Even the report writers themselves state this (on page 6, “The number of public toilets is in excess of the minimum required under the Acceptable Solutions of the NZ Building Act G1/AS1.”) What I heard at the GBCB meeting was a written response from TDC’s CEO which repeatedly referred to the “upgrade” rather than making it useable again. A TDC representative claimed that they didn’t have a number of expert reports commissioned and paid for by the community, which they’ve had since 27 October 2017. A GBCB member felt that the word restoration has been used by interested groups since the start, but what the member didn’t recall was that restoration has always been an optional extra – first and foremost we have asked for an historic useable grandstand like what we had in 2016 – raised tiered covered seating. That’s all. It could have been simple. It still could be but what’s missing? A TDC representative that says, “How can we make this work?” with sincerity. I was hoping someone might say this on Tuesday but came away disappointed. However, a small glimmer of common sense is that I understand the community board is going to ask the A&P Association what they require in a grandstand – and I am very grateful for that. Jill Pearson

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The Aorere Flower Show was held at Pakawau Hall last Saturday with a great display by a lot of great people. Thank you all for bringing your entries along and making a great show. Also thanks to all who came out to support us. Collingwood Area School will be receiving a donation towards some new books. We would also like to give a big thank you to The GB Weekly and our great kitchen ladies, along with those good people who stayed back to help clean up, and not forgetting our judges. It was a great day and we hope we see you in the spring. Lois Benjamin

Revamping TDC’s Newsline

At the Golden Bay Community Board meeting in Collingwood I made a number of suggestions to the board, one of which was the editorship of the TDC Newsline publication. As we know, this “newsletter” is produced primarily to expound the TDC positional situation in a rosy glow at the ratepayers’ cost. This cost is amplified by the manner of production and printing on quality thick paper and is often consigned immediately to the recycle bin with the contained “news” being similarly treated as the other exhortations to purchase some or other product that arrive in the “junk” mail. This method of communicating with ratepayers needs to change to accurately and independently represent the actual “news” that ratepayers are entitled to emanating from machinations around the council table. The only way of having any actual insight these days is from Dean McNamara’s TDCMe blog. To achieve this independence the editorship of Newsline should be treated in the same way as other elected positions at the council table – by referendum. The budget for Newsline should be set, and the salary of the editor established, in similar fashion to the remuneration of council members. Nominations for the position should then be called for at the same time as those for council positions from appropriately qualified persons, their resumes included in the Local Body election advertising material and their appointment fixed by that same

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Choir pops up at Village Green tourism news from the visitor centre

There were a lot of Auckland visitors to the Bay in February with good bookings and sales. Best-selling activities were Farewell Spit Tours and charter flights. November, December, January figures - As expected, international visitor numbers were drastically down but lots of domestic visitors have been asking for help and making bookings. However the visitor centre saw a 44% drop in overall sales in this period. - 8,161 people walked into the visitor centre; most seeking help with directions and for things to do. Some made bookings. Our job is to help all visitors to the Bay. - The GB Promotion Association website’s Google stats for this period reveal a total of 15,184 users and 32,739 page views. Committee news Tourism is so important to the district, and we rely on the funding that TDC schedule in the LTP.

Music maestro: Charlotte Squire (in red dress) conducts the pop-up choir on Takaka’s Village Green. Photo: Anita Peters. ANITA PETERS

The Golden Bay Voice Collective, conducted by local singer/ composer Charlotte Squire, gathered again on the Village Green recently. This was the fourth performance by the Pop Up Choir, this time comprising around 20 people singing Purea Nei by Hirini Melbourne, in two-part harmony. The previous Friday a smaller group sang a heartfelt rendition of Welcome Home by Sir Dave Dobbyn, which by the following week had over 3,000 views on Facebook. This song will be sung again by the collective choir at the upcoming Community Gardens Harvest Festival. The concept, supported by Creative Communities funding, is that the crowd (whoever turns up) learns an easy harmony within one hour, then sings it together and films it at the end. Richard Gall supplies the background music of guitar or

drums. Charlotte believes that everyone can sing. “We hold a safe, inclusive space for people – with any level of experience as a singer – to participate. People can turn up and sing and there’s no commitment required; they may or may not want to come again! But I hope they do. We supply lyrics and ask for a $5 to $15 koha. It was first started in Nelson; I went to some and adored them. Then the founder there – Tanya Nock – invited me to start one in Golden Bay. So far we’ve done four - Wonderwall by Oasis at the Mussel Inn, Jolene by Dolly Parton at the Roots Bar, then these last two at the Village Green. We can pop up anywhere!” Charlotte aims to organise one a month, despite holding “two in a row” to make the most of summer on the Village Green. Facebook: Golden Bay Voice Collective.

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Rogaining – no not Regaining, that’s a hair restorative process – is a sport of cross-country navigation in which teams gain as many points as possible in the time allotted by visiting their chosen checkpoints. There are no set routes – you choose your own - and you don’t have to spend the whole time on the course. This year’s rogaine, “Quest out West”, on 27 March, is being organised by the Golden Bay tramping club in conjunction with the New Zealand Rogaine Association. The event will be held on the rugged but beautiful west coast at Kaihoka. Stunning scenery of limestone bluffs and karst landforms, beaches, huge sand dunes, rolling farmland, blue lakes and patches of bush – an area not normally open to the public. The course has been set by experienced rogainers and has been vetted by a multi world champion so it’s assured to be a high quality event which will be both fun for beginners and families and challenging for more experienced rogainers. For a link to more details look for the advertisement under Upcoming Events in this week’s edition.

Flamenco comes to the Muss Here’s a chance to enjoy former TV reporter and presenter Ian Sinclair perform Spanish flamenco guitar music, learned in Spain from a master of the form. Ian Sinclair first fell in love with flamenco when he was just six years old. After public performances with Dave McCartney, Harry Lyon and Phil Ochs he was appointed music writer for Craccum, interviewing the Gypsy Kings, Elton John, Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart and Joan Baez. In Spain he has studied under maestros Miguel Garcia Jose Luis Postigo and Juan del Gastor. His command of the complex and intimate rhythms of Flamenco is astonishing – Dominion Post Wednesday 17 March, 8pm, The Mussel Inn, $15.

Acoustic Routes Tour After having to cancel all South Island dates of their 2020 Acoustic Routes tour due to the Covid-19 lockdown, The DeSotos are thrilled to be hitting the road again this March, including a return visit to the Mussel Inn on 20 March after last appearing there in April 2019. The DeSotos, made up of Paul Gurney on lead vocals, guitars, blues harp; Stuart McIntyre, vocals and bass; and Vic Singe, vocals, drums and percussion, are one of New Zealand’s leading Americana/country blues recording and touring acts based in Auckland, and they are excited to be making their third appearance at the Mussel, a favourite venue. The show features original material from the various DeSotos albums and Paul’s 2017 solo project, plus selected country roots material from the likes of Neil Young, Tom Petty and the Black Crowes.

A group of weavers from Nelson, Picton and Christchurch attended the wild basket weaving workshop last weekend at Fairholme with tutor Anita Peters (front right). Photo: Murray Hedwig. RONNIE SHORT

A group of artists based in Nelson/Tasman won an international award for Best Creative Experience at the World Creative Tourism Awards held in Barcelona in January. Local artist Anita Peters, of Fairholme Gallery, East Takaka, is one of the tutors for New Zealand Textile Experiences (NZTE) and offers wild basket weaving. Anita has been involved since the idea was inaugurated five years ago by Nelson-based artist Colleen Plank. Thrilled to have won the award, Colleen thanked the NZTE workshop tutors. “It is because of you we have won this international award for the Best Creative Experiences,” she said, attributing it to “all your dedication and sharing of your knowledge.” “Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.” NZTE’s vision is that tourists – and locals – can experience textile creation in New Zealand by participating in any of the hands-on workshop experiences, with tutors who share their specialist skills and knowledge of their local environment. The concept of Creative Tourism appeared in the 2000s, and is defined as “a new generation of tourism that involves the tourists themselves and the locals in the creation of the tourist product (co-creation).” Winners were selected by a panel of tourism experts in marketing and creative economy. Applications from 37

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countries were assessed on the use of creativity to design unique experiences and to create an ecosystem at a local level. Besides Best Creative Experiences, other categories included Best Creative Residency; Best Creative Destination; Best Creative Travel Agency/Tour Operators and Best Strategy for Creative Tourism Development. Fairholme offers self-catering accommodation to out-oftowners attending the weekend workshops, an option which allows some to work on their pieces into the evenings if they choose to. Anita works alongside participants, guiding them through the practices and principles of wild basket weaving. “Materials are sourced from the gardens at Fairholme, so we often go for a walk before the workshop to gather the fibres that we use,” says Anita. “People from all over the world – but mostly from New Zealand and Australia – have attended the workshops. Although since Covid, it’s mainly New Zealanders.” Her joy comes from seeing people proudly clutching their woven works of art as they leave after enjoying a full-immersion weaving weekend. “I get a real buzz out of teaching people basket-making and seeing what they produce… feeling their excitement about the beautiful baskets they’re taking away with them. For more information visit: www.nztextileexperiences.com http://www.creativetourismnetwork.org/the-winners/

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Motupipi River: clearing muddy waters JO RICHARDS

Drivers used to being frustrated by roadworks are being warned not be distracted by river-works next week. Starting on Monday, and continuing until Friday, a small army of professionals and volunteers aim to reconfigure a 250m section of the Motupipi River, between Sunbelt Crescent and the Fonterra factory, and restore the natural habitat needed by native wildlife, such as the giant kokopu. The work is being carried out as part of the Motupipi River Habitat Restoration project – an initiative led by volunteer group Project Mohua and NZ Landcare Trust – which is supported by land owners, Tasman Environment Trust, Takaka Primary School, Fonterra and Tasman District Council (TDC), plus many volunteers. TDC education and partnership officer Claire Webster says next week’s activity represents a further step in an ongoing journey. “Over the last few years much has been happening to improve the water quality and recreate natural habitat along the entire Motupipi River and tributaries. The vast majority of this work is out of plain sight, with farmers and helpers removing crack willows, planting thousands of native trees and reinstating wetlands.” The two key environmental issues for the Motupipi River, which the project seeks to address, are sedimentation and high nutrient contamination. These are caused largely by historical farming and factory practices, and exacerbated by the subsequent construction of stop banks along the Takaka River. Although the banks protect the township from flooding they prevent floodwater flowing overland into the Motupipi River, where it previously flushed out fine sediments and invasive aquatic plant pests. “The sediment that has built up is a major problem,” says Claire. “And it is often over a metre deep. This sediment belongs on the land, not in the river, estuary or sea so we are working

Tom Kroos, ecologist from Fish and Wildlife Services who is working on the Motupipi River project, holds a giant kokopu. Photo: Supplied.

to change a part of the river where the problem is worst.” From Monday that particular part of the river will be a hive of activity. “There will be people, diggers, mud, logs, sediment traps, and fish relocation activity,” says Claire, who encourages those interested to see for themselves, although not from behind a steering wheel. “If driving by, be careful to not get distracted, but do park up and have a look from the footpath.” As the week progresses, the short section of the river will be redirected into a new channel with logs, woody debris, hay bales and plantings to provide the fish cover and to lock up contaminated sediment with native vegetation. Meanders, deep shaded pools, and islands will be created, as well as narrower sections with higher flow rates. “This is much more like how the river would have looked pre-European settlement here,” says Claire. “It’s exciting and challenging work but we believe it will be well worth it.”

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Nelson Women’s Institute members at the 100th Anniversary in Napier with the statue of the Women’s Institute founder Miss Anna Jerome Spencer. From left, Nancy Ward, Eve Brunnenkreff, Liz Armstrong, Colleen Carston, Kay Hart, Ngaire Sharpe, Lynn Fairbairn. Photo: Supplied. ANITA PETERS

This year marks 100 years since Women’s Institute (WI) was established in New Zealand. Miss Anna Elizabeth Jerome Spencer of Napier, back from war service in England, felt that the good WI work she saw there – fostering friendship, ideas and skills and helping others – would be equally relevant for isolated rural women in communities throughout New Zealand. In February, 1921 she initiated this country’s first meeting at her home at Rissington House in Omatua, Napier, sparking the start of one our country’s largest and longest-running women’s organisations. This year, from 12-14 February, seven Nelson Federation women, including Golden Bay’s Uruwhenua branch president Nancy Ward joined around 280 others in Napier to celebrate the 100th anniversary. On Thursday 11 February, the women attended the launch of a book about Miss Spencer written by Professor Kay Morris Mathews, titled Lifting Horizons. The following evening a meet-and-greet was held at Napier Girls High School, where Miss Spencer had been headmistress for several years. The main celebration day was Saturday, beginning THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 12 MARCH 2021

with a morning visit to Rissington House in Omatea, and to Miss Spencer’s grave, where a kowhai tree was planted in commemoration. Lunch was also held there. That night at the formal dinner at the Napier War Memorial Hall, the celebrations were amped up by entertainment by the Kahu sisters from Taupo. “It was a brilliant evening, with everyone up and dancing, even those on walking frames,” laughed Nancy. On the Sunday morning a church service was held in Napier’s Waiapu Cathedral, with special readings plus a background of the organisation’s history and aspirations. A highlight after the service was the unveiling of a specifically commissioned statue of Miss Spencer by sculptor Gerard McCabe, positioned opposite the cathedral in central Napier. A Maori blessing, plus a blessing from the Bishop of Waiapu, the Rt Rev Andrew Hedge, were bestowed before the unveiling by WI national president Fay Leonard. Golden Bay once boasted a number of Women’s Institute branches from Bainham to the Cobb, but now only the Uruwhenua branch, established in 1934, remains. These days the organisation has a much smaller following although still welcomes new members. 7

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The Naked Bike Ride (NBR) traced a different route through Golden Bay this year, but the purpose remained the same – to deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world. Saturday’s event may have appeared to be an excuse to bare all in public but it pedalled a serious message. “The point of the ride is to encourage people to use their cars less and use bikes more,” said organiser Bryan Badger, who explained that nudity is not just about attracting attention. “The emphasis is on cycling but it’s also about body image.” The concept of the NBR originated in Canada in 2003, initially as a protest against oil dependency, combined with a celebration of the individuality of the human body. However there has been a gradual shift towards focusing on cycling advocacy. With global Covid-related restrictions, New Zealand is one of the few countries currently able to hold a NBR. Consequently Golden Bay’s ride celebrated freedom as well as bodies and bikes, something appreciated by participants, many of whom came from across the country specifically for the event. Mark Rodgers and his partner had brought their e-bikes with them from Hamilton. “It’s my first Naked Bike Ride. I heard about it and thought I’d give it a go,” said Mark at Tarakohe a few minutes before setting off. He wasn’t the only out-of-towner – or first-timer; several others had made a special effort to tick the event off their bucket lists, including Eddie Saw from Wellington. “Life can become boring, so I thought I’d try something new.” Matt from Reefton was also a NBR rookie. “I’ve been meaning to come for ages. I enjoy naked hiking but never done any naked riding.” Half an hour before the bare back (and everything else) riders took off, the growing assembly of male participants was joined by the first woman, who had made the journey from Christchurch. “I’ve come especially for the ride,” said Andrea Zabransky, who didn’t seem to be bothered by the gender imbalance. “It’s OK to be the only woman, but it would be nice if there were more.” A few minutes later, her wish was granted and, by the time the rebels-with-a-cause got rolling, several more ladies had rocked up. As the 50-or-so cyclists set off from Tarakohe, few were completely head-to-toe naked, with jandals, sneakers, and plenty of helmets on show. Led by Bryan, the unclothed peloton wound around the coast road to Pohara, regrouping at various points to ensure there were no break-away riders or stragglers. Along the way, several residents emerged from their homes to wave and applaud the convoy which, after an easy 8.5km, reached its destination – Kiwi Spirit Distillery at Motupipi – where cocktails were consumed and prizes handed out. The end of ride wasn’t the end of the fun; those keen to make a weekend of it braved Sunday’s rain showers and enjoyed a

Looking forward to the ride: the bikers assemble at Tarakohe. Photo: Jo Richards.

Ride organiser Bryan Badger leads the naked peloton through Pohara. Photo: Jo Richards.

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During Toy Library Awareness Week, from 7-13 March, the Takaka branch hopes to increase membership through promotion of their services and exciting new toys. Toy Library members benefit by hiring from a wide range of quality toys, puzzles, games and learning activities for children of differing ages and stages of development. It is not only cost effective, allowing parents to trial options before buying expensive items like bikes, but it also means less accumulative clutter at home. Holidaymakers and grandparents too can “casual hire” for just two weeks, allowing children in their shortterm care to choose toys they enjoy. “We’ve been trying to get more toys that encourage learning, because they’re fun but also educational at the same time,” explains president Laura Webster. The new baby “soft-play” blocks help children learn to stand and even walk, and there are new Pikler developmental toys, climbing frames, the popular coding robot and stem toys, (science, technology, engineering and maths) like the scientific workbench focus on learning. But that doesn’t discredit the old favourites. “We have ‘before-school’ toys for babies up to about five,” adds Toy Librarian Larissa Dunn. “Some older kids can still play with the construction sets, but we also have music and other educational toys, games, puzzles, animals, water play, bikes and helmets, dress-ups, ride-on equipment, and then all the transport, construction and domestic play, including baby dolls. And party sets; we get lots of people hiring out our bigger toys specifically for birthday parties. When kids come in, they’re so happy to be choosing new toys. Kids learn through play, plus interacting with parents. It’s good to have variety.” The library operates from Brownies Inn at the Takaka Showgrounds, where Larissa works seven hours a week over three days. Her wages, insurance, Federation fees and new toys are paid from grants, sponsorship, raffles and other fundraisers, and donations from local businesses and organisations. The five voluntary committee members ideally need another

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Committee members of the Takaka Toy Library, from left, President Laura Webster, Treasurer Jennifer Cooper and Toy Librarian Larissa Dunn hope to encourage new membership in the library during Toy Library Week. Photo: Anita Peters.

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Artwork acknowledges connections SUBMITTED

Last year the Te Awhi Rito weaving group met at Onetahua Marae with tools and harakeke in hand ready to work on a tukutuku panel for the Golden Bay Community Rooms where the Mohua Social Services (MSS) office is based. The inspiration for the design was to acknowledge the connection between MSS and the whanau of Onetahua Marae and how this bond was made so strong by the dedication to the people of our rohe by Glynn Rogers. We were keen to recognise her years of dedication, to not only Manawhenua ki Mohua and Onetahua marae, but the many people of Mohua that she supported and connected with in her role as a social worker with MSS. The patikitiki pattern (symbolising the nurturing of the people) is a recurring theme in tukutuku panels woven by Te Awhi Rito. In this instance, they represent the three Manawhenua Iwi of Mohua, Te Atiawa, Ngati Tama and Ngati

See us at the market on Saturdays Order online and pick up from us there Rarua, supported by Maatawaka. The pou tokomanawa (the pole that holds up the ridge beam in the roof of the wharenui) is blue, which echoes Glynn’s Ngati Kahungunu roots. We have used this symbol at either end of the panel to represent Glynn and signify her kaha to this community and the link between MSS, Manawhenua ki Mohua, Maatawaka and Onetahua Marae. The final design was drafted by Bronwynn Billens in consultation with the members of Te Awhi Rito and Robin Slow. The panel is named Nga Ara Tuia – the binding of different pathways.

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CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF 3 March. Stableford: B Win 35, W Collie 33, J Garner 32. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 4/13 L Trent, 8/17 B Climo, 9/18 R Young. Twos: W Collie (2), B Climo. Two 7/16: W Collie, B Climo. Best gross: W Collie, 75. 6 March. Bisque Bogey: W Dobbie +5, C Win +2, R Miller +2. Closest to pins: 3/12 J Garner, 4/13 C Win, 8/17 R Davis, 9/18 L Trent. Twos: J Garner. Happy wanderer: B Climo. Best gross: R Davis 74. WOODCHOPPING 27 and 28 February. Events at Whataroa and Hokitika. Although Steve Winter and Brian Godsiff were the only axemen from the Golden Bay club competing, it turned out to be one of the most successful weekends for the club this season. Brian was outstanding at Whataroa, finishing 4th in the small underhand, 2nd in the division 2 underhand, 1st in the small standing and 3rd in the division 2 standing,earning him the most overall points for the day. Steve also had a good day at Whataroa finishing 1st in the division 3 underhand and 4th in the single saw. The next day at Hokitika, Brian finished 1st in the small underhand with Steve finishing 2nd in the small standing and 3rd in the double saw. They then combined to win the butchers block underhand. BOWLS Saturday 6 March. Kirk Cup, triples teams from Takaka, Pohara and Nelson. Thanks to sponsorship from ITM we were able to award first, second and third prizes. 1, M Foskett, A McCorkindale, A Dannefaerd; 2, R Reid, C Kennedy, M Marshall; 3,S Kotua, G Richards, G Crawford.

AGM NOTICES GB Netball Club AGM, Monday 15 March, GB Rec Park community room, 7.30pm. MOTUPIPI Indoor Bowls Assn AGM, 16 March, 1pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Followed by bowls and cuppa.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free only if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz GOLDEN Bay Orchestra. President, Mike Delceg; secretary, Robin Keown; treasurer, Saramah Chacko-Gleeson; music librarians, Hennie Pemberton and Miyuki; conductors, Manfred Raunigg and Johanne Berkahn, committee member Anna Mather. Practices are Tuesdays, 7-9pm, GBHS music room. All new players welcome. Ph Robin 027 747 8255.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake HARWOOD, Colleen Mary (nee Barnett), 17 August 1935 - 3 March 2021. Passed away peacefully at GB Community Health surrounded by her family. Warick and Leanne, Gary and Vanessa, and families would like to thank the wonderful hospital staff who cared so well for mum and supported us during her journey. Thank you to the many friends and family who visited, your caring support is truly valued. As per mum’s wishes there will be no funeral service. Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui TAKAKA Retreat Day, Saturday 20 March, 9.30am-2.30pm. Bring your own lunch, a koha is invited. Queries and registration ph Bertha Newman 524 8440 or Kare Moynagh 027 245 7800. NEED help writing your personal or family story? Contact Charlotte Squire and her team for help with all aspects of writing and publishing. Ph 027 525 7455, charlottesquirecoms@ gmail.com AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

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This trial project has progressed with the closure of the link road between Meihana and Commercial Streets using wooden planter boxes. Access remains available for pedestrians and cyclists. We’ll be working with Golden Bay High School students to get some artwork in place to create a more inviting and people-friendly area. Some street furniture will also follow. With the support for the school community, the aim is to shape this intersection and the surrounding area in a way that allows more people to move around safely and creates a space for people to enjoy. As this is a trial project, we’ll be seeking your feedback on what you think of the changes once everything is in place. An online survey will be up on our website soon.

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Regional Land and Public Transport Plans – have your say

Need some money for your community event or project? Come along to one of two Community Development and Funding Roadshows in March to find out what’s available and how to apply for funding to make it happen. The Roadshows include information and presentations from Council, the Rata Foundation, Department of Internal Affairs, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Sport Tasman, and the Office of Ethnic Communities. Each organisation will host a stall after the main presentations, where you can discuss your funding and community development opportunities in further detail.

We’re asking for feedback on the Draft Te Tauihu Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2021 – 2031 and the Nelson-Tasman joint Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) 2021 – 31. Submissions are welcome until 17 March 2021. The RLTP prioritises the transport projects for the next seven years and seeks funding for them. The RPTP proposes some changes to the bus services in Richmond and Nelson to improve the service as well as providing new services to Wakefield and Motueka. Get all the details on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

The two events will be held in Motueka on Thursday 18 March from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm at St Thomas Hall, 101 High St, Motueka; and in Nelson/Stoke on Thursday 25 March from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm at the Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Community Centre. Register at Eventbrite.co.nz. This event is brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Funders Network.

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ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500.

Readings with Master Reader Nate

ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432.

021 158 2357

FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

Reiki Master: healer

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.

CURTAINS & BLINDS Call Tracey 027 440 0071 for a FREE measure and quote. Showroom: 96 B Commercial St, Takaka

Takaka

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

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. NGANGA picture framing, Collingwood, enquiries ph 021 107 6312, 524 8660. Expert framing by a professional artist. ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147. PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507. RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Local Wastewater Design Services. AES system specialists no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph 524 8222.

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES SCAN TOOL WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419 HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ACUPUNCTURE: Japanese style, private and ACC, sculptural face lifting massage (new). Lynne Cooper, 54 Commercial St, Takaka, ph 027 221 0045. 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 Monday and Tuesday. 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.

PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using euroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2020 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970.

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.

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Sports & Accident injuries Complex musculoskeletal conditions Clinical reviews / Second opinions Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes Clinical Massage Therapy

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BOWTECH, the original Bowen technique. $60/hour session or two sessions for $100, booked a week apart. Ph Jen 027 321 5913.

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.

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

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

CONSENSUAL contact with Renetsu. A two-hour exploration of the deeper reasons why we don’t say “no” when we want to, plus much more. Monday 15 March, 6-8pm, Anglican Parish Hall, 42 Commercial Street, Takaka. Over-18’s welcome. Koha. Come along or ph 021 266 2812.

ENERGETIC kinesiology, for wellbeing. To make an appointment ph/txt Mark Bonar 027 588 2462. ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay

Gift Vouchers Available

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Dr Sally Dawson CHIROPRACTOR

ACC Registered

22 Meihana Street, Takaka www.takakachiropractic.com

MNZCA

telephone

027 732 4476 Tuesdays & Fridays 11

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

SAFETY glass. Residential or commercial. See Golden Bay Glass. 96 Commercial St. Ph 525 7274.

PUPPIES playpen/exercise pen “Yours Droolly”, as new, $120. Extra wide stair safety gate, as new, $125. LifeGear treadmill, $150. Ph 027 345 8684 evenings.

massage | RELAXATION & THERAPEUTIC

OUTBOARD Yamaha four-stroke 4hp, $1000 ono. Ph 027 674 6361.

50% OFF

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

Valid to Golden Bay residents for your first 1 hour booking (normally $70 now $35)

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

Emma Sutherland ND Naturopath/Massage Therapist/Reiki Master P 027 487 2639 Email: emma@ameliorate.nz

www.ameliorate.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea CAREGIVER wanted for two mornings a week. Ph 525 8890. JUNIOR assistant. We are looking for an honest, reliable and enthusiastic person to work with us as part of our team. Dairy farming position available on 550-cow property in Upper Takaka. 50-bale rotary shed, irrigated k-line and pivots, accommodation included. A detailed job description is available, for more information or to apply contact Robert Rosser ph 027 672 6752 or roborosser@xtra.co.nz WHOLEMEAL Cafe, experienced chef de partie (line chef ) position. Hours range from 6am-10pm over a seven-day week period. Email applications to aydee@wholmealcafe.co.nz

Office Administrator inc. Reception Term Time

Chiropractor Inga Schmidt

Permanent - Part Time 30 hours per week Ph 525 9914 or email steph@gbh.school.nz

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

Applications close at 4pm,

021 180 7789

Friday 19 March.

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz

Golden Bay High School

ACC registered

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

NEW ARRIVALS!! Citrus and Olives Berryfruit and Figs

More appearing weekly! Ph 525 9868 or 027 928 3314 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga FOUND. Glasses on beach towards Taupo Point. Ph 027 667 3417. FOUND ads are free. Email them to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

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.

ICT Co-ordinator Collingwood Based

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, MondaySaturday, 9am-8.30pm. Closed Sunday. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686. DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

We are looking for an Information and Communications Technical Co-ordinator to monitor and manage the ICT helpdesk, maintain accurate IT documentation, and assist with the implementation of business technology change across the HealthPost business.

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.

You will: • Have a minimum of 2-3 years IT related business exp • Advanced computer skills • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal & external customers • Ability to organize and prioritise tasks and cope under pressure • Have excellent attention to detail and communication skills

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

This is a full-time position working with a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. To request a job description or to send your application, including CV and cover letter, please email: recruitment@healthpost.co.nz Applications close Friday 26 March 2021.

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

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

This position is only open to NZ residents

Takaka Primary School - Relief Teachers Wanted Relief teachers wanted for short term relief to cover sickness and absence. Please email postie@takakaprimary.school.nz or call 035259035 12

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22a & 22b Motupipi Street, Takaka

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

New Listing/Open Home For Sale: TENDER: Closes 4pm, Tues 23rd March 2021- Will not be sold prior Open Home: Saturday 13th 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!

67b Rototai Road, Rototai

Whether, it's Billy and Sam at the open homes, viewings and property appraisals, Clarissa in the office answering the phone and emails, or Jenna looking after our clients rental properties and providing rental appraisals, we are a tight-knit unit providing a service to our community.

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

Need Us

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New Listing

Boundary

For Sale: Offers over $275,000 Viewing: Call to find out more TEE UP THE BUILDER!- Renovating properties is not for you, tee up the builder and build new!

We can support you because we support each other!

Call Us

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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Affordable Quality - Easy Build

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PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

Check out our range of over 50 cost effective plans to suit every budget. You won’t believe the quality you get with a Latitude home.

MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

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

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Contact your local Latitude Homes builder today:

021 0890 1830 | 0800 776 777 michael@latitudehomes.co.nz

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

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

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CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 4.45pm at Collingwood. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. All welcome. ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am. Rev Dr Don Fergus from St Martin’s Christchurch.

Takaka Church of Christ

All Welcome ☺

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

Sunday Service 10am

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

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

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. 13

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SATURDAY 13 MARCH LIVING WOOD FAIR FUNDRAISER, WOODHALLA at the Roots Bar. Get your Viking on from 7pm-2am. Door charge $10.

SUNDAY 14 MARCH DEATH CAFE, casual and judgement-free conversation about all aspects of end of life, 1-3pm, upstairs at the Wholemeal. Free.

March 12th, 13th, 14th

TUESDAY 16 MARCH MOTUPIPI INDOOR BOWLS, 1pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Come and enjoy social time with a little exercise thrown in.

Fri

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

Sat Sun

WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH

Tue Wed

COSTUME HIRE is closed for 17 and 24 March due to a production. We open again 31 March at 7pm.

Thu

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

Fri Sat

THURSDAY 18 MARCH

Sun

DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007. MANY CHOICES. A selection of one-act plays for your viewing pleasure. Door sales available. The Playhouse, Takaka.

Bookings phone 525 8453

Pakawau Beach Park

MANY CHOICES. A selection of one-act plays for your viewing pleasure. Door sales available. The Playhouse, Takaka

LATER EVENTS

Our first

Death Cafe of this year is

THIS Sunday, 14th March 1-3 at the Wholemeal Cafe (upstairs) --join us

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Cabins + powered and non-powered camping - ph 524 8308

Camp Shop 8am to 6pm

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

WINE ● BEER ● DIESEL ● PETROL

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Casual, connecting conversation about all aspects of death, dying and grief. No judgement, no preaching, just humans with a use-by-date having a chat that, somehow, helps.

Takaka Drama Society proudly presents

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confused? uneasy? excited? curious? numb? resigned?

Shadow in the Cloud (R13) USA, NZ High Ground (R16) 1930’s True events Ammonite (R16) Stars Kate Winslet Shadow in the Cloud (R13) Action, Horror High Ground (R16) Australian Action, Thriller Minari (PG) Sundance winning Drama High Ground (R16) Minari (PG) Ammonite (R16) Romance, Drama Matinee: Minari (PG) (Final) Nomadland (M) Winner Best Drama Golden Globes! Rūrangi (M) NZ Drama Shadow in the Cloud (R13) Stars Chloe Moretz Nomadland (M) Best Director winner! - Chloé Zhao Rūrangi (M) visit: rurangi.com Ammonite (R16) Also staring Saoirse Ronan Shadow in the Cloud (R13) A Wild Ride!

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

FRIDAY 19 MARCH

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. QUEST OUT WEST ROGAINE, 27 March, Kaihoka. See www. goldenbayatc.org 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. A HAPPY I’STAR FESTIVITY at MAD Theartre, cosmic Collingwood, Good Friday, 2, 3, 4 April, I’Star Sunday. See ads.

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Contains: LOCALLY WRITTEN CONTENT!!! 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

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MAD THEARTRE

Classic Scrambles A HAPPY

I’STAR FESTIVITY

Love Vibration 2nd. 3nd. & 4th April 2021

COSMIC COLLINGWOOD Enquiries ph 0211076312 14

10am Sunday 28 March

ONEKAKA

Signposted on State Highway 60

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MAD THEARTRE LIVE MUSIC IN COLLINGWOOD Sat 13th: Francis Maxino - from 7pm Sun 14th: Open Mic - from 1pm in the gardens - Story Telling, Poetry, Music

Our next visit to Golden Bay is Wednesday 17 March

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 13th FORTY BELOW BLUES - MIKE GARNER guitar & NEIL BILLINGTON harmonica, $10

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

Wed 17th IAN SINCLAIR plays classical guitar, $15

Saturday 13th March

Thu 18th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE, 7.30pm, open mic poetry song and story. Guest poet Bronwyn Geddes. $5 koha

woodhallah

LIVING WOOD FAIR 2021 FUNDRAISER

Takaka Rugby Football Club

Friday 19th March

SUBDIVISION AUDIO PRESENTS

warp // pino // special guests

Sat 20th DESOTOS – rock blues, $10 Sat 20th MARCHFEST - first chance to try the PaiKaka – Mussel Inn native ale

2021 Junior Rugby Registration

Saturday 20th March

Lee scratch perry tribute

In conjuction with TRU Mako Ripper

Saturday 27th March

Tuesday 16th March at GB Rec Park from 4pm

HOSTED BY GALANJAH

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

Thu 25th QUIZ, 7.30pm Sun 28th OLD THUMPERS - prize-giving and dust off, 4pm-ish

Subs $25.00 or $40.00 per family

Saturday 10th April

ORIGINAL UNDERGROUND

New, past, boys and girls players are engouagred to come along, sausage sizzle for players Please contract takakarfc@gmail.com for more details

WATCH THIS SPACE

COMING SOON: 10:32 // NO BROADCAST // ESTERE

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

Programmes to listen out for

www.rootsbar.co.nz

The Retro Show - Darren Lapwood compiles and hosts this specialty music show, featuring iconic tracks from the 80s, the 90s and now! The Retro Show airs Tuesday afternoons at 1.00 and replays Sunday nights at 9:00. Perfect for couples, a playground for families and a paradise for hikers!

Open di Gate - GalanJAH shares the music that expresses his knowledge of Rastafari.Open di Gate airs Tuesday nights at 9:00 with a new episode every two weeks. Radio Club - Collingwood Area School students host Radio Club, with school news, information, fun, games and music. Radio Club airs Wednesday afternoons at 4pm with a new episode every two weeks. Radio Club is kindly supported by Collingwood General Store - On The Spot.

1000 acres of private West Coast to explore 7 unique beaches along 3km of coastline 03 524 8711 info@tehapu.co.nz www.tehapu.co.nz

www.freshfm.net

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

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Valid from Friday 12 until Tuesday 16 March Friday: Southeasterlies. A few cloudy areas otherwise

fine and briefly mild.

Saturday: Southeasterlies gradually dying away. Mainly fine and mild during the afternoon. Sunday: Light winds with afternoon sea breezes. A few cloudy areas otherwise fine and mild. Monday: Northerlies developing. Cloud thickening and drizzly showers at times from midday. Tuesday: Light winds, becoming southwest later. Some rain at first, then easing from afternoon. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast.

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ONE OF THE BEST!! HEADING

Ph: (03) 525 8800

COMMERCIALHEADING PROPERTY AVAILABLE

OPEN HOME Sunday 3.00 - 4.00pm

23 RAMEKA CREEK ROAD, CENTRAL TAKAKA

$1.8m +GST (IF ANY)

43 COMMERCIAL STREET

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

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

BEACH FRONT HEADING @ BEACH ROAD

84 BEACH ROAD, COLLINGWOOD

DEADLINE SALE: 12PM 31.03.2021 (NSP)

In a prime location in the centre of Takaka township, 43 Commercial Street, stands elevated overlooking the main car park of the town. Set on an area of 596sqm, this building has its own water supply via bore & is on main sewerage. Well maintained both inside & out, there are two very strong tenants & leases in place, offering a good return on your investment. Ref: GBC3825

YOUR ‘GREAT OUTDOORS’ HEADING GET-AWAY!

$649,000

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

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

176 WHARARIKI ROAD, PUPONGA

$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

PIONEER HEADING MOTELS

18 TASMAN STREET, COLLINGWOOD

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

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

Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872

Annie Telford Salesperson 0272 491 408

Sarah-Jane Brown Salesperson 0274 222 577

03 525 8800 We love to talk property, it’s what we do best!

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Bryony Tesar Salesperson / B.Com 021 819 124

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