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Learning sustainable living

Sustainable Living Course students with tutors Kerryn Easterbrook and Robina McCurdy (far right back row) and co-ordinator Zahra Lightway (immediate left of the sign). Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT

Golden Bay’s Sustainable Living Centre is currently hosting its fourth Sustainable Living Course and, unlike its predecessors, 90 per cent of its attendees are New Zealanders. The 10-week course is headed by course co-ordinator and Sustainable Business Project Management tutor Zahra Lightway, and Permaculture Design and Community Resilience tutor Robina McCurdy. Evolving from the results of feedback from students of the previous three courses, changes have been integrated for the March intake. The main request was for an increased focus on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual resilience. Wellbeing/Possibility Management guest tutor Ana Norambuena will be focusing on personal sustainability. She brings 14 years of experience to the course and the intention to create a framework for greater personal wellbeing and sustainability. As she explained: “Possibility management offers a context – which is to create a soil where we can plant something together. So, it’s a framework focused on sustainability in

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relationships – how I relate to others and how I relate to myself. It’s more about which kind of attitude we develop with each other. “ The main point about possibility management is the invitation to go into a radical level of responsibility about everything.” The course employs up to eight tutors in total, and other local professionals are employed to teach part time, including Kerryn Easterbrook, Rita Scholten, Sol Morgan and John Massey. Robina and Zahra agree the course is beneficial to the Golden Bay community, with students paying for accommodation during their stay and some bringing cultural activities and groups that support local businesses. During the course, visits are made to at least 15 local businesses, natural building premises and organic growers. In order to complete and achieve certification, students are required to create a plan that could be applied to some aspect of sustainable living. “Each plan has to implement some way of increasing sustainability, either for themselves, the region or the planet,” explains Zahra. On full completion, students receive

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a Golden Bay Sustainable Living Course Certificate and an International Permaculture Design Certificate. “That would enable them to begin their practices as permaculture designers,” says Robina. “They generally leave with a renewed sense of hope and inspiration for the future so they come out with the tools and the knowledge they need to create and be that change,” added Zahra. With a maximum number of 16 students and just 11 currently on the course, there are options for locals to undertake stand-alone modules. Those include foundation courses in natural building, permaculture, soil health and preparation, food forests and orchards. The September course has been expanded by an additional week to allow more time for integration of the whole learning experience, explained Zahra. “We’re in a consistent cycle of review from feedback and change in response to student experience.” For more information visit: www.your-sustainable-life.com

Waimea Dam progress JO RICHARDS

Like it or loathe it, the Waimea Dam is already an impressive sight – unsurprising as it’s one of the country’s largest construction projects. When completed the dam will be 53m high, 220m wide, and hold 13 billion litres of water. Impressive statistics, but what the figures don’t convey is the visual impact of such a huge man-made structure rising up from the floor of a rural river valley. Since The GB Weekly’s previous visit to the site just over a year ago, not only has the dam’s embankment risen dramatically, but costs have also escalated – to a current estimate of $158.4million. Last Friday’s visit revealed that the structure has so far reached a height of around 20m – almost half way to its design elevation. Like one enormous gabion basket, the downstream sloping face is essentially a wall of rocks enclosed behind steel mesh, which is anchored back into the main structure. This 10m thick drainage layer – a crucial component of the dam’s design – was to be constructed from argillite excavated on site, but testing revealed the rock was prone to shear fracture, making it unsuitable for the job. Consequently, much of the drainage material is being sourced from an external supplier, at additional expense. Waimea Water Limited CEO Mike Scott, the man with overall responsibility for building the dam, explains: “We’re bringing in greywacke from Taylors’ quarry about 5km away. It’s good quality drainage material.” Not all the drainage rock has been imported, however; around two-thirds of the way up the dam face, the colour of the rock changes abruptly from grey to brown. “That’s indigenous rock we salvaged from on site,” says Mike. Geological issues and design-change costs aren’t the only contributors to a welldocumented series of budget overruns. This time last year, work came to a sudden halt as the country went into Covid lockdown for several weeks. Although the project resumed when restrictions eased, just like the long-term complications associated with the disease itself, the build is suffering some painful after-effects. M ike explains that the recently forecasted $11.2m Covid-related costs arise from three main factors. “First we have direct Covid costs, including MIQ; second we have lost time – a whole season of perfect dam-building weather, which... Continued on page 2

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The downstream face of the dam embankment shows main culvert (centre), with spillway in the background. Photos: Jo Richards.

Continued from page 1 ... we won’t get back; and then we have forward supply chain issues – container shipping costs are up 400 per cent in some cases.” These supply issues are what largely prompted a u-turn on last year’s decision to use a flexible PVC material to line the interior face of the dam. Construction will now employ the concrete membrane specified in the original design. Looking down on the site from a position close to the planned crest of the dam, a clear picture of the dam’s design emerges. Immediately behind the front drainage layer is a wide expanse of messy material. “This is dirty indigenous fill – mainly argillite; it contains lots of fines so we can’t use it for drainage,” explains Mike. On the upstream side of the dam, the embankment perimeter is defined by a long, low concrete structure that runs from one side of the dam crest, down to and across the valley floor, and up to the opposite end of the crest. It’s another key

Waimea Water Limited CEO Mike Scott.

component of the design, says Mike. “The plinth is the structure that is anchored to the bedrock 6m deep and ties into the concrete face of the dam.” Although a good proportion of the plinth is complete, construction is still underway on one of the sloping sections, with contractors currently pouring concrete into box structures. Sitting on the plinth in the valley floor, a large blue drilling rig is slowly working its way along the 200m length of the horizontal section. It is drilling vertical holes up to 33m deep into which grouting material will be injected to form the curtain – an impermeable barrier designed to seal the subsurface and prevent water seepage that could undermine the integrity of the dam. Given the variable nature of the underlying rock, Mike had anticipated that some areas would be more permeable than others and require additional grout – and more holes – and this has been borne out in practice. “We had 5,000 [holes] planned,” says Mike. “But, due to the non-homogeneous rocks, shear zones and cracks, we are up to around 11,000 at the moment.” Immediately downstream of the horizontal plinth there’s a well-defined strip of dark material a few metres wide. “That’s what we call Zone 2B,” says Mike. “It’s the opposite of drainage material. It’s made from river sediment fines. If the concrete face fails it will hold the water back.” Work is also continuing on the construction of the spillway – a long concrete chute that prevents the reservoir from overtopping by channelling water from the dam crest back into the river downstream. Due to potentially high water velocities it is essential that this spillway is built on a sound rock foundation. Any weak rock identified requires removal and replacement with mass concrete – a further time-consuming and expensive operation. Although Mike is disappointed with the further cost escalation, he still believes the dam represents good value. “It’s still a lot of dam for the money.” And he points to benefits he feels are already being felt by the district. “The only reason the Richmond housing developments are going on is because of the dam. So lots of trades are busy as a direct result of the dam.”

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Drilling holes in the plinth for grout injection.

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Workshop explores Waitangi Treaty RONNIE SHORT

On 20 March, Emma Callaghan and Jenny Bennett are facilitating their second workshop exploring the Treaty of Waitangi in the context of colonisation. Delivery of the workshops is aligned with kaupapa Maori values, and starts with mihi whakatau (welcome), incorporating karakia (prayer), waiata (song) and shared kai (food), through to poroporoaki (farewells). Local manawhenua representatives helped design and set up the workshop, together with discussions with kaumatua (elder) John Ward-Holmes. Their suggestions were well received and successful. Emma explained their point of difference is in approaching the workshops from a mind, body and heart space. “So we encourage people to really drop into their bodies and feel. There are some chunks of workshop that are heavy on the heart, so we found karakia and waiata are beneficial to lift and shift the energy,” explained Emma. “We go from the origins of discovery right through to the present day, so it’s a history lesson as well…there’s a lot of history for people to interpret as well as the Treaty,” said Jenny. Attendees bring knowledge of Treaty negotiations and experiences from their own marae (meeting/communal place), their shared experience being that all are teachers as well as participants. Jenny and Emma engage with participants in all the activities. “While we are facilitating we are learning as well as teaching – we learn an extraordinary amount,” said Jenny. People get invited to be part of a WhatsApp group to keep them in discussion. “It seems, since the first workshop, people have been picking at threads and are now asking questions and want to find out more. It sends people on their own journey of discovery,” said Jenny. Emma added: “Some people have commented that it’s really changed the way they see our society and community. Prior to the workshop they weren’t looking for the threads and now they see them in news reports and headlines, so it changes the way people see things.” Any profits from the workshops go back into enterprises that are Maori-based, such as the bilingual programme at Takaka Primary School. Jenny and Emma are currently liaising with Manawhenua ki Mohua as to which enterprises may find future funds most useful. At the end of each workshop there is a commitment, which Emma and Jenny have already seen people actualise. For

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Saturday’s Living Wood Fair Woodhalla fundraiser was “epic and amazing”, says promotions, marketing and advertising manager Sacha Horton. “Thanks to everyone who came out dressed up, bought viking burgers and danced the night away.“ Winners for the best dressed vikings were: 1st, Sean in Pakawau; 2nd, Dale who owns the 2021 Living Wood Fair venue; 3rd, Rachel who makes glorious felted hats. A total of $1187.20 was raised. All the viking burgers sold out and we will get $2 from every burger too - so it was a very successful night. Living Wood Fair would like to thank Holly, Simi and the Roots Bar crew; DJs Pam, Jay and Seba; Frenchy (pictured above, left) for organising it all; door crew Fred and Dave; Amy for doing sound tech and Fred again for creating the Viking burger. May the forest be with you.

I would like to add to the issues raised by Liz Thomas and Nigel Birse during the Golden Bay Community Board meeting on 9 March. They both spoke about Collingwood being pedestrian unfriendly. One issue is the lack of access to the Collingwood beach for elderly people and those with a mobility disability. There is no wheelchair or mobility vehicle access. No gangway, steps or ramp with handrails. Currently there are two gaps at the eastern end of Beach Road but these are not negotiable over rocks placed to stop erosion. Basically, Collingwood beach is out of bounds for the elderly and disabled. It is a lovely walk along the beach from Collingwood to Milnthorpe, which has a concrete causeway over the tidal backwater at the eastern car park, and a hand-railed bridge from the car park midway along the main road. It would be a nice walk from the Collingwood Tavern, around the TDC holiday park and onto the beach, but this is also not accessible. The walk from the wharf to Collingwood Motel is cluttered with vehicles waiting to be serviced by the local garage. Interestingly, there is not a single handicapped parking bay and no pedestrian crossings on the main road. Collingwood is pedestrian unfriendly, especially as a tourist/visitor destination. Reg Turner

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When I heard about the pending “workshops” to dispel “myths” then alarm bells started ringing. In this current cultural climate much lip service is paid to “bias” but ardent culturalists

(sic) like Jenny Bennett and Emma Callaghan are in danger of creating myths of their own as their own bias is clearly evident. Karl du Fresne, in a column for the Australian Spectator, addressing the coming New Zealand history curriculum asked, “Will teachers be permitted to mention that colonisation also brought an end to centuries of savage tribal warfare, slavery and cannibalism?” And then commented, “Don’t bank on it”. That du Fresne now writes for the Spectator is telling. It’s my experience that the publications he used to write for here in New Zealand would not print such “biased” stuff. Yes, we do indeed need the truth but there is truth on both sides. Larry Petterson

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Review: Rurangi (M) New Zealand 1h27 Drama

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ALISTAIR HUGHES

One of the aspects of Golden Bay that makes it so unique is the unlikely fusion of cultures. The mutual acceptance between the traditional rural community and incoming alternative lifestylers from the 1970s onwards has become part of what makes our home so special. Rurangi, the titular and fictional North Island town in this fascinating New Zealand film, is about to have acceptance within its own community tested to the absolute limit. Young Caz (Elz Carrad) is returning home after a sudden departure to Auckland 10 years earlier, and is more changed than most who have swapped rural life for the big city. Caz’s dad Gerald (Kirk Torrance) must come to terms with the fact that his daughter, who left home a decade ago, is now a son. Having campaigned selflessly for transgender rights in Auckland, Caz now identifies as male, and despite unimaginable challenges ahead, has been drawn home again for hopes of reconciliation with friends and family. Things begin very badly in a startlingly real depiction of an accident caused by falling asleep at the wheel. Although unhurt, this means Caz has to extend his stay much longer than desired while the car is repaired. The first face from the past he encounters is former best friend Anahera (Awhine Rose-Ashby), who instantly becomes a staunch ally and ray of sunshine to Caz and the story in general. Comfortable with her own fluid sexuality, Anahera is less confident with her own Maori identity and personal challenges in embracing her culture. “We used to be made to feel guilty for speaking Te Reo Maori,” muses her language teacher. “Then we were made to feel guilty for not speaking it. Who needs Pakeha guilt, anyway?” It’s an amusing aside, and points the way to the overarching theme of the damage wrought by imposed shame. Next to meet the new Caz is his former boyfriend Jem (an adorably awkward performance from Arlo Green). Clumsy and gauche to almost the point of slapstick, he provides genuine “laugh out loud” moments in this story where you would least expect to find them. It transpires that there are very good reasons for Jem’s unease, beyond the obvious ones. The final piece on the board is Gerald himself, perfectly played by Kirk Torrance. Also in danger of estranging himself from his community, he is waging an unpopular one-man war against the use of chemical fertilisers on Rurangi’s farms. He links the carcinogens present with the recent death of his wife. So when father and son finally meet, Gerald’s initial shock and the depth of their unresolved issues seem insurmountable. It comes as a surprise to absolutely no-one that the challenges Caz faces in returning to Rurangi almost crush all hope from him, and perhaps the viewers too. When circumstances turn sour for our lead characters there genuinely seems no way out for anyone. But what is surprising is how beautifully this story resolves, against all odds. The way that these four very differently damaged people somehow come together to turn their perceived weaknesses into strengths is nothing short of joyful. This is a confronting story, but in a world which seems to be changing faster than ever, it raises issues which need to be talked about more. Rurangi may be a microcosm, depicted with arresting scenic photography that almost begs to have the Country Calendar theme overlaid, but the inhabitants turn out to be far more diverse than anyone could have suspected. Apparently this film began life as a five-episode web series, but has been edited together so deftly that it is difficult to believe Rurangi was ever anything other than a tightly scripted and beautifully performed film. Treat yourself to this somewhat different viewing experience; it may not turn out to be quite as different as you think. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2021

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the lifecycles and habits of these beautiful creatures. Listening to birdsong also helps relieve stress and promotes wellbeing, as does just being outdoors. This encourages the conservationist in us to introduce native plantings and help preserve a diversity of bird species, both indigenous and introduced. In too many places in the world various bird species are in decline. So what plants will attract more birds? A wide variety of trees and shrubs can be planted to attract a range of native birds (see table below). On a cautionary note, avoid rhododendrons as they are extremely poisonous. Each year tui with rhododendron poisoning are brought into bird rescue centres. I believe that by diversifying plantings you will bring in more birds to your garden. Allowing annuals and other wild plants to flower and seed with care will encourage small birds. Also add woody mulch around perennials to help them stay healthy. This in turn attracts insects and other creepy crawlies that will also bring in birds. And, of course, exclude or manage cats and other predators where you can.

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summer fruit summer fruits and seeds spring/early summer nectar insects winter fruit spring nectar and foliage summer fruit summer fruit insects fruits summer fruits late-winter to spring nectar, summer fruit summer fruits and seeds

variety variety tui, bellbird bellbirds, grey warblers and fantails Native pigeon(kereru) kereru, tui and bellbird kereru variety bellbirds, grey warblers & fantails kereru kereru, tui and bellbird tui and bellbird variety

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Wasp collector John Eason believes this year’s summer has been too cold for wasps, resulting in a shortage of both wasps and nests. With only a few weeks to go before wasps will be crawling back into their hibernation holes for winter, John is desperately seeking active nests around people’s homes and farms to fill his final venom order of the season. John collects European paper wasps (Polistes dominula) for the venom produced by the female, which can be a lifesaver for people hypersensitive to the sting. He sends the venom to Europe. “If you’re allergic, taking small doses of their product over a long period can desensitise you [to the venom],” he says. “Hyperallergic people can die from a single sting.” The nests are usually found in the eaves of houses, or on farms in old machinery and pole sheds, up in between the purlins. John says he has already collected 13-14 pounds of wasps, at 5000 wasps per pound, but needs another 2 pounds before they finish. “We’re currently sorting through every single wasp,” he says. “The larvae need plus 20 degrees [celcius] daytime heat to hatch out and we’ve got around 15 bags of nests we’re keeping warm to hatch the remaining larvae. This late in the season you get more males to females. They start small and grow and produce as many queens as possible at the end of the season, but they need the males to fertilise the queens which will hibernate in the building somewhere nice and warm. On a nice day in early spring, you’ll see the odd queen coming out to feed before going back to her hibernation.” The wasp can use the same nest if not removed, but disturbance of the nest causes wasps to drop off and crawl away. Traps and takeaway baits will not work for this wasp either because they only eat live prey, such as monarch butterfly larvae. “Research is being done to figure out how to interrupt the

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FixOnFriday John Eason suctions a European wasp nest out from the eaves of an old house. Photo: Anita Peters.

reproduction cycle,” says John. “You just have to manage these wasps and keep on top of them.” Email: waspolnz@gmail.com, txt John: 020 4007 9983.

COUNCIL MATTERS with Councillor Chris Hill On 25 February Council was due to adopt its Long Term Plan (LTP) consultation documents which would begin the process of public submission and hearings on the 10-year plan. However, on 22 February, Council received advice from Waimea Water Ltd (WWL) of its latest $158.4m estimated cost to complete the Waimea Dam, at the shareholders update. Consequently the LTP documents needed to incorporate a proposal as to how this would be paid for. This required a very quick response over a period of a few days. The approach suggested to address this additional cost was to loan fund with an interest-only loan. Essentially this approach was taken to minimise the impact on ratepayers as far as possible. The result is an increase in the proposed rates increase limit from 4.5% to 4.54% in year one and 4.57% in year two. Councils have a statutory obligation to adopt their LTPs by 30 June. Failure to do this has serious implication on their ability to strike rates for the following year, 2021/2022. The vote at the meeting on 25 February was to include a response to the overruns in the LTP consultation documents and to ensure that Council would meet its statutory obligations. Those that voted “no” did so secure in the knowledge that a majority of Councillors were voting “yes”, and our statutory requirements could be met. No alternatives were put forward nor any amendments to the resolution considered. This was an essential governance decision that I supported. It certainly

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was not a time to be grandstanding. This Council is obliged to meet the contractual obligations that the previous Council saw fit to enter, which includes the requirement for Council and ratepayers to meet all Waimea Dam overruns above the initial $3m. I have been very clear in my concern about Council receiving this overrun information so close to the LTP document adoption. It left little room to examine alternatives. I found it difficult to fathom that there wasn’t a point earlier where a heads-up could have been given that we were looking at an extra $30m. A key aspect of the Three Waters Reform process will be the establishment of entities where water supplies will be aggregated. It is highly likely that Council’s interests in the Waimea Dam and associated debt will be transferred to the entity created to manage water. This will be the only way out, I believe, of the burden of the increased cost of the project to Council and to Tasman District ratepayers. A timeframe of four years may be possible. Ultimately, the final cost of the Waimea Dam won’t be known until it is completed. A post project review must identify how it is that the actual cost of the project has been so significantly underestimated. Make sure you have your say on the draft LTP. Council will have met 18 March to adopt the LTP consultation documents and they will be available from today. You can contact me at ph 022 364 6745, email chrisp.hill@ tasman.govt.nz or on Facebook.

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outdoor stage was set up and decorated by “all of us” and Terry Langford manned the sounds desk. Guest artists included Nelsonians Maddison Connor (13) and her younger brothers William and Harvey, who were a star attraction on Friday night, and again on Saturday morning. Not only do they sing in perfect harmony, but the boys play bass and drums respectively and Maddison is learning to play the piano. The family’s talents were showcased on television during last year’s lockdown. Well-polished musicians from Christchurch, Tapawera, Westport and Nelson made up the backing band and included Zak Griffith, a guest artist from previous years. The band backed the guest artists and “walk-ups” (people who put their names down to play or sing) and played jam sessions. Of last weekend’s success, Karen says, “There were over 120 people there, and it is getting bigger and better each year.”

Zak Griffith, a guest artist from previous years helped make up this year’s backing band. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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

DAIRY farm worker. We are looking for a worker to join our team. 1/20 herringbone shed, 1/40 herringbone shed. General dairy farm duties. To apply, ph 525 9248.

FOUR small lambs, $70 each. Ph 027 859 6847. HAY, baled January, shed stored, $7/bale. Ph 525 8016. FIREWOOD: Douglas fir, beech and gum. Delivering now. Also kindling. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. SLASH your electricity bill. Install a grid-connect PV system. Professional design and install. Ph Paul Stocker, Azimuth Renewables, 525 6019.

Enjoy a SOFT FRUIT SMORGASBOARD!! Cherries ‘n Berries Figs ‘n Feijoas Grapes n’ Guavas!

Ph 525 9868 or 027 928 3314 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

HYLINE PULLETS

FOR SALE

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

Ph/txt Trev 027 282 4014

64 Meihana Street, Takaka 7110 03 525 9113

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We now sell beautiful greetings cards, gifts, handcrafted soaps, and enamel mugs to complement our fantastic range of clothing and footwear. We are well worth a visit!

(Only while stocks last)

We now offer a Delivery Service *charges apply.

Kakariki Kids is urgently looking for a commercial cleaner for our preschool located in Tukurua.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4pm-6pm. Must be reliable.

Contact Liz Lane at Kakariki kids

Phone: 03 525 7623

Email: admin@kakarikikids.co.nz

www.kakarikikids.co.nz

Golden Bay Community Heath

KITCHEN MANAGER/CHEF We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate in the (80 hours a fortnight) following CASUAL1FTE position: We are looking for a dynamic individual for our kitchen at • Golden Bay Community Health.

CLEANER

Bay Community Healthlike is an integrated If Golden you have a good work ethic, working withhealth peoplefacility and that incorporates many health we carewelcome services your underapplication. one roof. We have experience as a cleaner, have 24 aged residential beds, 5 acute beds, maternity, Allied health, General District and Urgent If any of the abovePractice, sounds like you,Nursing please give us a callCare. or sendOur your CV andkitchen application hr@nbph.org.nz or NBPH, PO amazing teamtocreate delicious wholesome Boxfood 1776for Nelson 7040. and patients and the community our residents through the meals wheels programme. They also for Job description and on application forms are available oncater http:// functions andinformation, meetings. please contact nbph.org.nz/careers/ For more Anja van - 03 We areHolten looking for5250108. a qualified chef to lead the team and continue on providing excellent meals. If you think you have the qualifications and experience to manage our kitchen then please get in touch.

CLEANING SUPERVISOR 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight)

Stay warm and dry with PGG Wrightson

We are looking for a dynamic individual for our Cleaning Team. This role is to work in a supervisor position and also be an active member of the cleaning team. If you think you have the qualifications and experience to manage our cleaning team then please get in touch.

SOLLYS

Closing date 31st March 2021

Contractors

Linzi.Birmingham@nbph.org.nz

Providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving services since 1928

Tel: 027 802 0201

EARTHMOVING & CONTRACTING:

Please apply online www.nbph.org.nz

House sites, driveways Culvert installations Drainage Land development Farm maintenance

Ph 525 9843

REPORTER

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

Phone 525 9843

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

Phone 525 9843 12

Norsewear socks Skellerup gumboots Kaiwaka rainwear

10% discount on Kaiwaka adult full sets See in store Buxton Lane, Takaka | 525 7891

Are you curious about your community? Do you love to write? Do you enjoy hearing other people’s stories? Can you take a decent photo? If this applies to you, then you may also enjoy contributing to The GB Weekly. We are looking for a reporter to join our talented team. The assignments are varied and interesting, and the work can easily be fitted around other commitments.

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SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED Florence Nightingale Agency are currently looking for a support worker to join the team providing care for our serious injury client in Takaka. Previous experience with serious injury care is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided. A full driving licence and ability to work within a team is required. The availability for some 8am starts, evenings and weekends is also preferred. The role is currently part time, however more hours may become available to the right applicant. When joining our team you will be involved in making a real difference in someone’s life. As part of our team, we offer a supportive working environment and ongoing training. To apply or for more information, please contact:

taryn@florence2care.co.nz (03) 577 9343

Country Store Assistant The Rural Service Centre is a local, farmer owned cooperative which consists of a Country Store and Veterinary Clinic based in Takaka, Golden Bay. Our primary focus is on providing our members and customers with a comprehensive range of products and services. We are an independent local business that has a strong focus on supporting the local Golden Bay community.

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

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

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

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. Service provided by Rev Janet Marsh.

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.

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our family. This opportunity does not come along often. This is a part time role covering approximately 16 hours a week and may include some Saturday morning work over the busier season, there may be extra hours available for covering annual leave and sickness.

Takaka Church of Christ

All Welcome ☺

You must be a people person who is familiar with point of sale and comfortable and confident serving customers in person and over the phone. It would be advantageous if you have gardening / farming knowledge but is not a precursor to filling this position. The person for this role must be fit and healthy as there will be some lifting involved as well as being on your feet for most of the day. This will be a very diverse role that would suit a practical hands-on person who is willing to get their hands dirty. We offer a competitive wage, staff uniform and employees discount plus a great working environment with a supportive and a fun team culture. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. We are looking for someone to come on board as soon as possible. Sounds like you? Apply now with your CV and a covering letter telling us why you would be perfect to join our team. Please send applications to Andrew Simpson, Country Store Manager email store.manager@rsc.co.nz

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SATURDAY 20 MARCH 152 High Street, Motueka Ph 027 528 7205

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 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.

TUESDAY 23 MARCH BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007. COMMUNITY AND WHANAU MONTHLY MEETING. 12–1pm, Community Centre. Speaker: Cait Tomlinson and her team from Golden Bay Workcentre Trust are coming to talk to us about the work and the support they can offer the community. New notices, events or issues to be shared at the end. Everyone welcome. 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.

Golden Bay Community Heath

We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate in the following CASUAL position:

•

CLEANER

If you have a good work ethic, like working with people and have experience as a cleaner, we welcome your application. If any of the above sounds like you, please give us a call or send your CV and application to hr@nbph.org.nz or NBPH, PO Box 1776 Nelson 7040. Job description and application forms are available on http:// nbph.org.nz/careers/ For more information, please contact Anja van Holten - 03 5250108. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2021

WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH COSTUME HIRE is closed due to a production. We open again 31 March at 7pm. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 25 MARCH DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007, 027 525 7007.

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

LATER EVENTS A HAPPY I’STAR FESTIVITY at MAD Theartre, cosmic 13

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere Collingwood, Good Friday, 2, 3, 4 April, I’Star Sunday. See ad next page. QUEST OUT WEST ROGAINE, 27 March. Fun map-reading event for all based at stunningly beautiful Kaihoka. Choose between two- or three-hour challenge. Help available for beginners. Registration available on the day but pre-register

before midnight 24 March to guarantee a map. Email: questoutwestrogaine@gmail.com. For further details see GBATC webpage www.goldenbayatc.org. DESIGNER ONE-OFF CLOTHING SALE. Detour, Takaka, Saturday 27 March, 11am-4pm.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 20th DESOTOS – acoustic roots, $10 Sat 20th MARCHFEST@ Founders Park, Nelson first chance to try the PaiKaka native ale from the Mussel Inn Thu 25th QUIZ, 7.30pm Sun 28th OLD THUMPERS - prize-giving and dust off, 4pm-ish APRIL Thu 1st SEASIDE STRANGLERS + guests $10 Sat 3rd HUNTER GILLIES BAND, $10 Thu 8th QUIZ, 7.30pm Sat 10th FRENCH FOR RABBITS, $25 Thu 15th LIVE POETS/ACID ON THE MICROPHONE 7.30pm, $5 koha Sat 17th CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY, $15

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

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Join us for 3 days to discover the True story of I’STAR/ISHTAR The Great Goddess of LOVE and JUSTICE

A GOOD FRIDAY Come with a PotLucky & Enjoy MAD Tapas (HOMEMADE) & Drinks.

MAD TAPAS

Live Wordly Music 2nd April - Start 6pm

Koha ($10)

INTO SPIRIT

(Limbo) The Chef prepares Lasagne (Veggie or Beef) & Avocado Chocolate Mousse.

MAD LASAGNE

ALL HOMEMADE

3nd April - Dinner from 6pm 7pm Live Spirited Music (Francis)

Booking : $30 / Table Price : $35

THE RESURRECTION

(Of the WoManity) The Chef will prepare brunch with Fresh Juice or Coffee (Veggie Version Available)

MAD BRUNCH

LIVE Folk Music (Liam)

D MA he RTRE T In EA TH

4thApril Brunchy Time 11am-2pm

Booking : $30 / Table Price : $38 MAD Theartre : 7 Tasman Street, Collingwood

Programmes to listen out for Majesty of Darkness - A selection of the finest heavy metal, presented by His Majesty of Darkness. Majesty of Darkness airs Friday nights at 8:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks. From Rags to Riffs - Learn about the history of popular music genres with Will Sowerby. Covering a new genre every episode, featuring music from key artists who helped define its sound. Kindly supported by Kiwi Spirit Distillery and airs Saturday nights at 8:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Classic Scrambles 10am Sunday 28 March

Lyrical Lounge - Kawana Hemi presents some of his favorite hip-hop and RnB, along with other sweet tunes from the last 40 years. Airs Saturday nights at 10:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

ONEKAKA

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Free entry for spectators Food and drink available on site T-shirts available

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Don’t forget! The Easter paper deadline is a day early, Monday 29 March at 12pm TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Golden Bay weather forecast

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday 19 until Tuesday 23 March Friday: Southeasterlies dying away. Fine apart from some cloud developing about the ranges later. Saturday: Light winds with afternoon seabreezes. Fine and mild during the afternoon. Sunday: Light winds, northerly for a time. Fine although some cloud later with isolated showers. Monday: Light winds. Cloudy areas with a few showers, mainly about the ranges, clearing later. Tuesday: Light winds. Early cloud soon clearing to a fine mild day.

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ONE OF THE BEST!! HEADING

Ph: (03) 525 8800

ON THE OUTSKIRTS HEADINGOF TOWN…..

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.30 - 2.30pm

23 RAMEKA CREEK ROAD, CENTRAL TAKAKA

35 DODSON ROAD, CENTRAL TAKAKA DEADLINE SALE: 12PM 7.04.2021 (NSP)

$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

….You will find this beautifully presented 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm home, on a well-established property of easycare gardens with great sheds for all the toys, set on 2.187 ha of land. Built in 2011, with all the modern conveniences including a large open plan living, dining & kitchen area with an island & walk-in pantry. Great entertaining spaces both inside & out. Close to Town, Rec Park, Hospital, School…..well everything!! Ref: GB3827

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

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE 43 COMMERCIAL ST, TĀKAKA • Prime location in CBD • Set on 596sqm • Overlooking carpark • Strong tenancies in place • Well maintained inside & out Ref: GBC3825

Price: D/L 12pm 31.03.21 (NSP) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

YOUR GREAT ESCAPE! 176 WHARARIKI RD, PUPONGA 87 BEACH ROAD, COLLINGWOOD

• On two titles of 662 & 667m2 • 2 bdrm/1bthrm cottage • Big decks to enjoy the ruralness • Well maintained inside & out • The perfect Great Outdoors base Price: $550,000 Ref: GB3821

$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

Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

10 RUATANIWHA DRIVE

PIONEER MOTELS 18 TASMAN ST, C’WOOD

The Vendors are happy & the Purchaser is looking forward to making Collingwood their home! Well done Annie!

• x3 well maintained motel units • 4bdrm/2bthrm managers accomm • In the heart of Collingwood Township • Just a hop & skip to beach, shop, café, pub… Call us for more info Ref: GBC3803 $890,000+GST (if any)

Annie Telford 027 249 1408 or annie@goldenbayproperty.com

Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 0275 258 255

Paul McConnon Salesperson 0275 042 872

Annie Telford Salesperson 0272 491 408

Annie Telford 027 249 1408 or Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

Sarah-Jane Brown Salesperson 0274 222 577

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Bryony Tesar Salesperson / B.Com 021 819 124

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