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Friday 26 November 2021

Rural rally rolls into town

The Groundswell protesters make their way along Tākaka’s Commercial Street on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Sunday’s vehicular rally through Tākaka, the second such protest in the last few months, failed to live up to its pre-event billing. The rally was one of dozens taking place at the same time in towns and cities across New Zealand – a coordinated day of action Groundswell dubbed the “Mother of All Protests”. Groundswell, a national campaign group, was formed earlier this year to provide a collective voice to the rural sector on issues including regulation of the rural sector, Significant Natural Areas, the ute tax and Three Waters Reform. Prior to Sunday’s event, organisers had been concerned about the protest being infiltrated by fringe elements wanting to draw attention to a variety of unrelated grievances. As it turned out, although a handful of vehicles displayed Groundswell-approved signs, the vast majority gave no indication of a connection to any

cause. At the head of the convoy of tractors, utes, trucks and assorted passenger vehicles, a red ute sported the official Groundswell banner emblazoned with the message “No farms, no food”. Immediately behind the lead ute, an SUV displayed small sign “Stop Three waters” followed closely by a tractor bearing two large banners that read “NZ farmers feed the world’ and “Hands off our land, water, utes”. Unlike July’s well-attended rally, the ranks of “unmarked” private cars heavily outnumbered the tractors, large trucks and other farm machines, and to the casual bystander, it was probably unclear as to why they were participating, if indeed they were. As the weather continued to rain on the parade, a small group gathered outside the Village Theatre where they waved and added percussion to the vehicles’ tooting horn section

by beating a knife on a metal saucepan. Further along the street a few people sheltering from the heavy rain at the entrance to Wholemeal Café gave the thumbs up to drivers. Within a few minutes, the line of vehicles which had emerged from a paddock just beyond Mohua Motels had trundled the full length of Commercial Street and headed out of town before reassembling at the River Inn. Speaking on Monday, organiser of the Takaka rally Averill Grant acknowledged the relatively low turnout. “It was a bit quiet, but that was to be expected, as it was held on a weekday last time.” She said the protest needed to “get serious” and this would start with next week’s scheduled meeting between Groundswell representatives and the Prime Minister. The campaign plans to take its message to the Beehive en masse next February when a protest rally is due to be held in Wellington.

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Covid traffic lights JO RICHARDS

The surprise announcement that the Government’s “traffic lights” Covid-19 Protection Framework is being introduced has created anxiety about how the new rules will affect life in Golden Bay. A t M o n d a y a f t e r n o o n’s m e d i a conference, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern explained that Auckland, along with the rest of New Zealand, would transfer to the new framework with effect from Friday 3 December. With the exception of Auckland, however, the colour of the traffic light assigned to each region – or subregion – will remain unknown until next Monday. The three levels are, in order of increasing restrictions, Green, Orange and Red. While it is unlikely that any region will start at Green, those currently at Alert Level 2, and with a minimum 90 per cent vaccination rate are expected to move to Orange, but that could leave several areas seeing Red, according to Ms Ardern. Last week, in a key address, the Prime Minister stressed that protection was the overriding objective of the framework. “With safety and minimising the spread of the virus in mind, I can also confirm that cabinet will look to move those areas with lower vaccination levels into the traffic light system at Red.” Chair of Golden Bay Promotion Association (GBPA), Marg Braggins, says the uncertainty is causing widespread concern amongst her members. “This is an unsettled and stressful time for many business owners and employees in the Bay.” Given its low vaccination rate (76 per cent first dose), Marg believes that Golden Bay is a prime candidate for the highest level designation. “On Monday, Auckland is expected to be in level Red along with regions that have lower vaccination rates – and the reality is that Golden Bay may be classified as Red too. If that’s the case, there will be a lot of restrictions and extra work for businesses, and that will be really tough for some.” At the Red setting, events are limited to 100 people, seated with social distancing. Hospitality venues, public facilities and close contact businesses – such as hairdressers – can only open if they implement the vaccine certificate system. For individuals without an official vaccine certificate, aka My Vaccine Pass, everything except essential services, retail and contactless operations will be out of bounds. Consequently Marg predicts... Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 ...serious implications for tourism and hospitality operators if the Bay shifts to Red. “Some visitors will opt out of a holiday in the Bay.” But even if the Bay is designated Orange, some new rules will apply to businesses and their clients. For locations that use vaccination certificates it will essentially be business as usual; for those that don’t, there will be a raft of restrictions. Hospitality businesses will be contactless only; gatherings such as weddings and funerals will be limited to 50 people; events, gyms and close contact businesses will be unable to operate. Shortly after Monday’s announcement, many of the Bay’s business owners were making preparations for the new regime. Ardenne Gowland, the owner of Finishing Touch hair salon, posted a notice on her Facebook page explaining that she had little option but to operate under the new system and consequently would require all customers to have a Vaccine Pass. “As of 3 December [traffic light system kick-off ], we will be unable to see any clients that have chosen not to vaccinate.” Ardenne is asking clients who are unable to comply with the new rules to get in touch. “If you have an appointment booked for after 3 December and you will not be able to make it, please contact us to let us know.” And she assures her customers that they are all equally valued. “We value and respect all of our clients, whatever their choices may be.” Manager of the Wholemeal Café in Tākaka, Aydee Green,

is also reluctantly implementing the My Vaccine Pass system. “I don’t have a lot of choice; we’ve been given a vaccination mandate.” Aydee explains that failure to require Covid certificates would mean the café would be able to offer contactless service only. “We would lose 75 per cent of our daily income and threequarters of our staff would lose their jobs.” She says she “hates the idea of telling friends they can’t come in,” so she plans to offer a contactless option. “We have another coffee machine, which we’ll put in the Coffee Shed… so people can order their favourite things without coming into the café.” Aydee’s belief that there will be a lot of “teething problems” with the new system is shared by Marg, who calls for understanding during what could be a very challenging period. “Please can everyone be patient in the next few weeks while business owners come to terms with what they need to do.” As businesses grapple with the new framework, they won’t have to do it alone, says Marg. “The GBPA is aiming to help our members to the best of our ability and is advising them to prepare for operating under the new traffic light system by making sure they understand the changes coming.” Guidance to help businesses transition to the traffic light system is available at: https://www.business.govt.nz/news/ getting-ready-for-the-covid-19-protection-framework/ For information on how to obtain My Vaccine Pass, go to: https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19vaccination-certificates/my-vaccine-pass/

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The burning question

A man fell asleep with a cigarette in his hand. The cigarette fell onto the carpet and started a fire. When the smoke alarm went off he woke up, saw the fire and then decided to do nothing. First, he denied that there was a fire, claiming that the alarm was false. Then he looked at the flames and decided not to use a fire-extinguisher because if the apartment had been perfectly constructed it should have had a sprinkler system that directly targeted the spot where it burned. Then he said to himself it would be bad to extinguish the fire with water or chemicals because he was not 100 per cent sure what the long-term effect might be. Suddenly his next-door neighbour rushed in with a fireextinguisher, ready to put out the fire. The man stopped him, claiming it was his apartment and he had the right to choose what happens to it. The neighbour protested; if the fire took hold it would burn down his apartment too, but the man got violent and shouted that the neighbour was violating his freedom. Bjarne Vandeskog

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My understanding of the immune system based on neuroscience principles is, if you need a “booster” shot then it indicates that proper T-cell memory has not taken place and the antibody response has been poor and, in that situation, the immune system has not been properly understood. Until you understand why your immune system did not hold you in “check”, the real problem will never be completely addressed. So, how many booster shots will be required to save us from this or any other virus? Anne Michell

Mask exemptions

Some business owners in Golden Bay seem confused about their responsibilities regarding mask exemptions. This occasionally leads to uncomfortable exchanges between staff and customers. In an attempt to help all parties involved to avoid such experiences, here are three pertinent facts from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: “Businesses may wish to require face coverings at their premises. They need to take care when doing so, to ensure they do not discriminate against people with disabilities that prevent them from wearing a face mask.” “Businesses and services do not need to stop people without face coverings from entering their premises or boarding their transport service, because some people will be exempt from

wearing a face covering.” People who are exempt from wearing a mask “... can get an exemption card but are not required to carry it or show it.” To be clear, businesses that are open to the public cannot reject customers because they are not wearing a mask. Section 21 of The Human Rights Act stipulates that prohibited grounds of discrimination include that “...the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing illness... is suspected or assumed or believed to exist or to have existed by the person alleged to have discriminated.” Businesses owners cannot operate outside the Act simply because they own the premises involved. Peter K Russell

Over-inflated property bubble

Why can’t young people afford land in Golden Bay? Here’s one reason: local 87ha property with capital value of $520,000 (figure from TDC website) is currently being marketed for $1,950,000 + GST if any. That’s roughly 3.75 times the value. Nigel Shearer

Open letter to NMDHB CEO

Dear Ms O’Shea, In the earlier months of the Covid pandemic the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB) had a policy of not reporting the districts where infected cases lived. At the time, I asked the Nelson Mail to investigate, and nine cases were reported in Golden Bay. I walk daily on Pōhara Beach and suddenly people were keeping their distance, and wearing masks, which definitely hadn’t been the case before. Golden Bay is a vast region. We don’t need to know which particular district has a Covid case, just the fact that it’s here. And is the number of cases rising or falling? We need to know. The Nelson Mail reporter was reprimanded by the NMDHB for breaching privacy concerns. The NMDHB was widely criticised for taking that stand. As the Covid Delta strain will inevitably reach us this summer, particularly when the population triples in number with tourists, can I entreat you to keep Golden Bay residents in touch with case numbers so they cease being complacent? We have a large number of anti-vaxxers here. They need to know when cases arrive in Golden Bay, to help them think again. Small settlements with cases are being reported in the Waikato. Please treat Golden Bay’s population with the same respect. I look forward to your reply. Robin Robilliard

Freedom and the greater good

I am writing to affirm the comments made by Karen Campbell, Rangihaeata (GBW 19/11). I, too, fully support the Covid-19 vaccination programme and the vaccine mandates. Like Karen, I have worked in this community as a nurse for over 30 years, in aged care and district nursing, including community-based palliative care, all of which involved years of study, and hundreds of hours of research for graduate and postgraduate qualifications. I have cared for people with chronic illnesses, and people recovering from illness and injury. I have cared for people through their dying times and their deaths. Freedom or the perceived lack of it, are different concepts in each situation. Freedom from pain, freedom to take a few steps, or to speak again, or to make it to the next family gathering – freedom means so many things to each of us, depending on the context. But one thing continues to be clear to me. Remaining unvaccinated in the current Covid reality has nothing to do with freedom and a whole lot to do with the “me, me, me” syndrome. Just saying. As Karen pointed out, individual freedom, whilst great, comes at a cost, and that cost is the risk we expose our family, friends, and community to, by remaining unvaccinated. It’s a cost too high. Alexia Russell

Seeking enlightenment

This Saturday, 27 November, marks 100 years since the passing of Abdu’l Baha, son of the founder of the Baha’í Faith. Over the coming weeks, gatherings worldwide will be held to reflect on the life of this remarkable man, and to discuss how his example of service can inspire us all to help one another and to work together in building happy, united and resilient communities. When His Father Baha’u’llah was imprisoned and exiled for his religious teachings Abdu’l Baha was just a child. From that time

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LE T TERS onward he became a perfect exemplar of His Father’s teachings, devoted to the wellbeing of all, and to the fostering of unity amongst all peoples. Abdu’l Baha’s name means Servant of Glory, and His whole life was one of service to all and love for all. In this time, when differing opinions about the Covid crisis threaten to divide people and groups, we would like to humbly offer the following words of Abdu’l Baha. “When you meet those whose opinions differ from your own, do not turn your face away from them. All are seeking truth, and there are many roads leading thereto. Truth has many aspects, but it remains always and forever one. Do not allow difference of opinion, or diversity of thought to separate you from your fellow-men, or to be the cause of dispute, hatred or strife in your hearts. Rather, search diligently for the truth and make all men your friends.” Abdu’l Baha. Hennie Pemberton and Zoe Leetch

Community considerations

I am really appreciative of the Auckland health professionals, and our Government’s strategy to give all eligible Kiwis time to become fully vaccinated for free. These efforts have kept the death rate of those infected with Covid at 0.37% in New Zealand compared to 1.0%, 1.5% and 1.96% in Australia, the UK and Germany respectively (worldmeters.info, 15/11). But now, with the Delta variant intent on being endemic in NZ, of the more than 1200 Golden Bay residents who choose not to be vaccinated (28% of GB’s eligible population), around a quarter are likely to have “long Covid” complications, well over 100 can expect to be hospitalised (90.3% of current Covid cases in hospitals are not fully vaccinated, according to health.govt. nz, 15/11), and, if our health system is by then overloaded then, based on the overseas statistics above, 12-15 are likely to die. I hope the unvaccinated give serious consideration to the almost 700 Golden Bay kids under 12 who don’t have a choice whether to be vaccinated or not, up to 10 of whom are likely to be hospitalised (health.govt.nz), and those with non-Covid illnesses who may not be able to get hospital treatment due to congestion by Covid patients. So, if you end up in hospital with Covid because of your choice, be very appreciative of the carers as they know that you didn’t need to be overloading the health system and, if you are lucky enough to leave, seriously consider paying for the cost of your stay. Andy Clark

Trouble with the traffic lights

The new traffic light system is set to drive a screw further into the new class of citizen and a wedge dividing the country – like something my father says he’s never seen before in his 80 years. Is everyone ready in a week’s time for an us vs them new normal? Red light restrictions in places of low vaccination to up the compliance and create further resentment. A recent NZ Herald article about the often referred to “most vaccinated place on earth” Gibraltar having a Covid surge, along with, “Despite ongoing reassurances from world governments, the widespread vaccination of the population it has failed to ease the rising case numbers for some densely populations’’. Even here in New Zealand there are vaccinated people catching Covid, with 20 per cent of the patients in hospital fully vaccinated. Are we really going to kick a part of our community out of society and make them second-class citizens for something that is still happening in the vaccinated? Surely this would make Covid passports, division, mandates, and talk of not visiting the unvaccinated, null and void. Mike Rimu

Ploughing on with farmers’ protest

Sunday afternoon saw Groundswell protest in Tākaka with tractors, trucks, loaders, utes, cars, over the Government’s rules being imposed on farmers. Thanks to Averill Grant for coordinating, Duncan McKenzie, the River Inn, Paul Sangster for his insightful talk, the general public through the town, Ag Contractors, Sollys and a raft of locals from the Bay who turned up. I was disappointed at the lack of farmers present; their lack of support was evident. This was the moment for local farmers to gain traction for the industry to show the Government they have a voice, but if the apathy shown from local farmers on Sunday continues when controls are imposed, they will reap the consequences this Government hands down to them. The Three Waters debacle; the $3,000 ute tax; winter grazing rules and SNA’s controlled not by the farmer but dictated by overzealous Government officials.

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Rules and regulations will balloon more than you can ever imagine. Then watch depression and suicides increase in this beautiful industry. Having farmed in the UK the 90’s, I experienced “Instigated Administration Control Scheme” imposed over every farm and it’s not fun. Please farmers, pull yer head out from where the sun don’t shine, grow some balls, teeth and voices, get in behind those wonderful people in your community who showed up on Sunday to support you: the teachers, firemen, nurses, those against mandates or vaccines, are all in this community together. Let’s make this Government aware this control has to stop. Bill Callwood

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The boundaries of debate have been set by the selfappointed arbiter of truth. Such matters as the magnitude of the threat, proportionality of the response and the singularity of the medical solution are excluded from discussion. Many opportunities to increase the understanding of the problem and extend the range of possible solutions are unwelcome. However credible the proponent, rational the argument or substantiated the evidence, if what is presented contradicts (or even queries) the unified political narrative it must not be entertained. Those who dare to raise doubts must do so on the fringes and are flagrantly vilified as dissident, selfish, ignorant and anti-social. Discredited as radical or conspiracy theorists, the validity of their contribution is nullified. What is most disturbing is not the blatant dismissal of the principal tenets of both democracy and science but the public’s apparent acceptance of it. I provide but one example of the myriad untouchable topics. The mRNA technology used in the Pfizer vaccine is innovative. Genetic material (modified RNA) is injected into the body. The material delivers instructions to your cells on how to produce spike proteins that mimic those of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The human body detects these spike proteins and develops antibodies in response. Well, that is the theory at least. I would think it reasonable for a rational person to be concerned when such technology is being trialed on the majority of the planet’s citizens. Maybe it’ll be okay? I certainly hope so. Mark Shelly

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What a great effort by everyone involved fighting the fire during the early hours of Saturday 20 November at our neighbour’s house on Waitapu Road. A huge thanks to you all for your amazing mahi. It meant a lot to us that you visited again a few days later to provide our kids with a positive fire service experience after a scary night. Paul and Jettie Skerten

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CORRECTION In last week’s paper we made an error in the published table summarising vaccination rates. The correct vaccination rate for the Nelson-Marlborough region was, at the time, 88% (first dose), 77% (second dose).

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Vegetable care Finish kūmara planting. Lift growing runners. Harvest hard-neck garlic now. Lift soft neck when the tops flop. Sun-dry for few days, then trim the roots, remove outer skin and hang in cool dry place. Sow crops like carrots regularly for successive harvests. Thin carrots, beetroot, and parsnips. Mound, water and mulch. Plant flowers (and herbs) for biodiversity. Continually train beans, tomatoes and cucumbers. Plant winter Brassicas and spray with Bt weekly. Plant leeks with a dibber. Harvest new potatoes. Cover main potatoes with insect cloth vs psyllid pests. Keep mounding/mulching potatoes and yams/oca. Water well on alternate mornings. Stake asparagus fronds, add compost, and mulch. Sow green crops to feed the soil, eg buckwheat. Collect shield bugs, especially on beans and tomatoes. Hothouse: Sow and prick out winter crops. Remove lower leaves of tomato and cucumbers as they grow and train up. Keep well watered and ventilated. Hang yellow sticky cards for whitefly. Spray with garlic and pyrethrum vs aphids. For transplanting: All seeds best 17 and 21 December. Leeks, spring onions and leafy greens (celery, spinach, spinach beet, silverbeet, lettuce, endive, cabbages, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts) (also 3, 22 and 31 Dec). Flowers, eg zinnia (16 and 20-21 Dec). Sow direct: All seeds best 17 and 21 December. Salads, spring onions (also 3, 22 and 31 Dec). Corn, zucchini, pump-kin/ squash and cucumbers, French and climbing beans (6, 24-25

Dec). Carrots, beetroot, radish, parsnip (20 -21 Dec). Flowers, eg orange cosmos (16 and 20-21 Dec). Plant: Best 7 - 19 December. Salad greens, spinach, cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, yams, kumara and main potatoes. Flowers, eg alyssum. Rhubarb. Herb care Harvest regularly to keep healthy. Dry excess. Direct-sow most herbs, like basil or coriander. Water, weed and mulch. Fruit care Harvest loquats and citrus. Spray Bt on berryfruit vs caterpillars. Net and harvest strawberries, currants, early plums, cherry trees. Thin pipfruit to two fruit per bunch and replace pheromone traps. Prune newly planted fruit trees to shape. Remove suckers on established trees. Prune grapes back to six leaves after fruit. Foliar feed crops with seaweed for health. Cut down seeding understorey plants as mulch. Get trichodowels (Vinevax) for silverleaf fungus. Prune off affected branches and paint with trichoseal. Spray citrus with neem/oil vs whitefly/sooty mould, and copper oxychloride vs scab. Spray fruits susceptible to diseases with copper oxychloride. General garden care Mow and mulch or make compost, along with weeds, manure and extra carbon. Prune perennials and shrubs after flowering. Collect rainwater for irrigation. Cut comfrey for liquid fertiliser. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

Blood moon “an amazing sight” THULE ACCESSORIES

Earth’s shadow creeps across the lunar surface. Photos: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Last Friday, Golden Bay’s stargazers – or more accurately moongazers – enjoyed a rare spectacle. During three and a half hours, starting at 8.20pm, the full moon was slowly eclipsed by the Earth. It wasn’t quite a total eclipse, but at just after 10pm, the Earth’s shadow covered 97 per cent of the visible lunar surface which turned a shade of orangey red. As the shadow gradually receded, the colour faded from the moon’s face which once more shone brightly in the clear

The moon’s face turns a shade of orangey red.

night sky. Not everyone across New Zealand was as lucky as those in the Bay; Josh Kirkley of Stardome observed the phenomenon from the North Island where the sky was not as clear. “It was slightly hazy above Auckland, but you could see the clear edge of the Earth’s shadow on the moon,” says Josh. “The dull red could still be seen with the naked eye through the clouds. It was an amazing sight even through the slight haze.” The partial eclipse lasted longer than any other observed from New Zealand since 1212, so it was a rare spectacle indeed.

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How to have your name on the Grandstand Thank You sign 1. Fill in a form available from Earth Gems Flowers & Garden in Takaka or contact us via email, phone or Facebook with your name, and any other names, to go on the board, and your contact details: Email: gbgrandstand@gmail.com Phone: 03 525 9099 or 020 4000 5325 Facebook: Golden Bay Grand Stand 2. Make a payment to us of $100 per name. Payment can be made at Earth Gems Flowers & Garden in Takaka, or payment can be made online to our BNZ bank account: Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust, 02 0764 0027297 25.

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Gift Vouchers – buy a place for someone else Give a place on the sign to friends or family. Please contact us to organise a voucher or vouchers.

Thank you for your support! For more information please contact the Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust on 03 525 9099 or 020 4000 5325 or email gbgrandstand@gmail.com.

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Farewell Gardens campground owners Wiremu Bartlett and Nicky Hartless would like the Government to set clear Covid rules for the sector. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

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Although next week’s introduction of the traffic lights system sets out a clear framework, there remains a lack of clarity for some businesses. Whether the lights are set at Green, Orange or Red, large grey areas persist – particularly in the accommodation sector. Campgrounds, arguably the largest accommodation providers in Golden Bay, are having to cope with high levels of uncertainty created by a dearth of rules around Covid risk management. In the absence of such guidelines, campground managers are having to carry out their own health and safety risk assessments to inform site-specific policies and protocols. One of the largest campgrounds in the Bay is the Department of Conservation’s site at Tōtaranui which has a maximum capacity of 850 people. The department’s media and communications advisor Trish Grant says policies will be updated once the Government releases details on the traffic light system but, until then, DOC is asking visitors to take a responsible approach. “We strongly encourage everyone using DOC facilities to be double vaccinated for their safety and the safety of others.” At the other end of the Bay – and size spectrum – Farewell Gardens at Puponga, doesn’t enjoy the backing of a large organisation but faces similar issues – not all of which are about vaccination status. The compact campground’s co-owner Nicky Hartless is desperate for the Government to clarify the Covid rules. “We need guidance,” says Nicola. “What do I do if I see someone with Covid symptoms in the kitchen on Boxing Day? Do I say, ‘get out’? Do I tell them to isolate here and send everyone else home? Do I just put red tape across our entrance?” Sitting between the two sites, in both size and location, Collingwood campground can accommodate around 160

guests at a time. Co-manager Jacinta Jukes is clear what action she will take if a camper tests positive for Covid. “Guests have to share facilities so, unless they can self-contain, they would have to leave and make other arrangements.” She too urges the Government to issue strict guidelines. “We need consistent rules across all campgrounds so everyone knows what to expect.” Responding to an inquiry from The GB Weekly, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet senior advisor Pip Rawson explained that, while the Government was working on detailed guidance, it had already developed an outline procedure. “If a case of Covid-19 was detected in a person staying in a campground, the immediate health and welfare needs of the individuals will be assessed. Their personal safety, wellbeing and public health assessment will determine whether they are considered ‘safe’ to stay put, return home or if alternative accommodation is required. Public health is currently working through the general advice for these types of situations and more information will be made available soon.” One of the key questions will be whether campgrounds are classified as public facilities, in which case they would be unable to operate at the red setting unless Covid certificates are used. Some operators are not waiting for the Government to issue the much-needed guidance. Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park, with a peak capacity of around 900, recently announced that it would require Covid certificates from 17 December, meaning that all guests would have to be fully vaccinated. Duty Manager Robin Bridger says the feedback from guests already booked in has so far been “overwhelmingly positive” with many expressing relief for “the sense of security” that the new system provides them with.

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Nelson Marlborough Health has reached a milestone in its rollout of the Covid vaccine, with 90 per cent of the eligible population across the region having received their first dose. But the job is far from done says NMH’s general manager strategy, primary and community Cathy O’Malley. “Our focus remains on reaching the highest rates we can for double vaccination.” At current rates, it is anticipated that 90 per cent of the region’s eligible population will be fully vaccinated around 19 December. NMH is also focused on increasing vaccination rates among younger Māori and in those areas with comparatively lower first dose rates, which includes Golden Bay. Cathy highlights specific sectors of the population identified as under-vaccinated. “We know that the three demographics with the lowest vaccination rates remain people under 24 – who were also the last group to be offered the vaccine in the national rollout plan, males aged 40-55, and Māori under 55.” For those wanting to get the jab NMH is providing a range of options, including walk-ins at clinics, outreach events, primary care providers, Kaupapa Māori clinics and in-home visits.

If it’s information people are seeking, the national call centre (0800 28 29 26) has staff on hand to answer questions in order to support those that are still undecided. “We can also support this at most clinics if someone wishes to have a face-to-face conversation,” says Cathy. To help with the pre-Christmas push NMH have scheduled another “Super Saturday,” explains Cathy. “We are planning a focussed day of vaccination opportunities on 4 December to encourage people to have their second doses as close to 21 days after the first as possible.” For more information go to: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/vaccine THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

School celebrates 125th with pupils, parents and pets RONNIE SHORT

Last Friday, Central Tākaka School children and visitors enjoyed their annual pet day combined with a special celebration. Commemorating the school’s 125 year anniversary, speeches from principal Steve McLean and former student Noel Baigent instilled a sense of pride. Other previous students attending also played a part in the commemorations. All photos: Ronnie Short.

Temulen Enknasan and friend with his two beautiful bunnies.

Central Tākaka School’s Principal Steve McLean and former student Noel Baigent unveiled the plaque commemorating the 125th anniversary of the school.

“Sam’s dog” looking smart in his stripey vest at the pet day.

Former student Dot Scott and principal Steve McLean plant a tree to mark the 125th anniversary of Central Tākaka School, helped by Steve’s daughter, Danni.

The eldest former students of Central Tākaka School, Jack and Lois Park, cut a celebratory cake to mark the anniversary.

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White Chocolate Collagen ‘Pavlova’ Cheesecake With the festive season upon us, celebrate with this decadent white chocolate cheesecake. Topped with vibrant fresh fruit and berries, this cheesecake 'pavlova' is made to share with friends and whānau. Have it ready for any special occasion by starting a day or two early and storing it in the freezer to set. On the day, be sure to leave it out to defrost for an hour before serving - adding fruit only when you’re ready to eat. In just four easy steps, this delicious dessert is a great alternative for anyone looking for a healthier treat to indulge in over the holiday season. Flavoured with vanilla

METHOD: 1. To make the filling, cover the cashew nuts with boiling water and set aside to let soften. 2. Meanwhile to make the base, add the nuts, desiccated coconut, dates and coconut oil to a food processor and blend until well mixed. Press into a lined cake tin and place in the freezer to set. 3. To prepare the filling, melt the cacao butter and let it cool slightly. Drain cashew nuts and rinse thoroughly. Add to a high-speed blender with the remaining filling ingredients. Blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached. Pour over the

white chocolate collagen, it’s also keto-friendly and low carb.

chilled base and place into the refrigerator until set.

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cake. Finish with white chocolate shavings and fresh herbs such as rosemary or mint.

4. Once ready to serve, arrange an assortment of fresh fruits and berries on top of the

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1 cup ROAR Organic Nut Mix Activated 3 medjool dates, pitted

1/3 cup BioBalance Certified Organic Coconut Oil, melted Filling:

2 ½ cups Ceres Organics Organic Cashews ¼ cup coconut cream

2 Tbsp Chantal Organics Rice Syrup

6 Tbsp Locako Vanilla White Chocolate Keto Collagen

200g Matakana Superfoods Organic Cacao Butter

Top with your choice of: • Blueberries

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Amount per serving:

Total Fat: 25g Total Carbohydrate: 25g Net Carbohydrate: 17g Protein: 12g Sugar: 9g

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• White chocolate

• Fresh rosemary or mint leaves

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Amy Dunn checks her equipment before leaving home for her morning AI run. Photo: Supplied. JOYCE WYLLIE

Golden Bay dairy herds are well through mating season now. With a nine-month gestation, it’s obviously important for next year that cows become pregnant now. Bulls can be used to serve cows, but most farmers use the services of a human using artificial insemination. So what does a morning in the life of an AI technician look like? Amy Dunn is working her third year for the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), which is responsible for inseminating up to 75 per cent of the national dairy herd. She leaves home early, and her first call is to collect her insulated box containing the daily supply of fresh straws of bull semen. This is delivered during the night from LIC’s head office, near Hamilton, where the semen is collected from bulls with high production genetics. Farmers choose either frozen or fresh semen, and now sexed semen is even available. The sperm inside the straws are alive of course, so careful handling is vital for good quality and good results. The first farm Amy visits has seven cows for insemination. Cows have a “heat” (ovulation) cycle about every 21 days. This is the optimal time for them to be inseminated, so getting heat detection right is a crucial skill. Farmers observe the behaviour of cows to identify heat, but there are aids to help. The main sign that a cow is cycling is when she stands and other cows ride her. Most cows in the district will have a strip

of bright paint applied at the top of the tail. As cows jump on each other the paint is worn off, indicating that those with no colour left are on heat. After mating, new paint colour is applied. Farmers can also stick a strip with a colour-filled bubble on the back of cows; this shows a heat when the bubble is broken. More technical tools are now available, such as devices that cows wear – similar to a Fitbit. When cows are in heat they do far more walking than normal, so this device provides valuable information. Anyway, the detection method is the farmer’s call. Amy inseminates every animal presented. All matings are recorded on the LIC database, so good bookkeeping is an important part of an AI technician’s skill set. To prevent disease spread, every visitor to farms disinfects on arrival and departure, so each day Amy’s boots are well cleaned. She heads to the next farm on her run, then does the same sequence of calls every day for about six weeks. Getting to know her farmers is an enjoyable part of her job, she says. Not all matings, whether natural or artificial, result in a pregnancy, so some cows do cycle again in about three weeks. Usually a bull is put out with the herd to finish the season. Amy is an experienced research laboratory technician, and she approaches her AI role with professional, clinical care. Being an AI technician is a huge responsibility, but farmers regard her highly and appreciate her skills.

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Frank and Berna Soper were early conservationists and long-time residents on Sopers Hill. On Frank’s death his family gifted me his birding records for which I am eternally grateful. It’s late in the evening and I am thumbing through his papers looking for numbers he recorded at Rototai for the white fronted tern, conservation status at risk and declining. The motivation for this search came from a photo recently emailed to me by a Rototai resident. In this photo I would estimate there were around 150 white fronted terns. Frank’s records show four hundred and fifty white fronted terns recorded there in November 1998. Rarely seen alone, the white fronted tern, Māori name tara, are usually found in flocks. The name “white fronted” refers to the forehead where a thin strip of white separates the black cap from the black bill. These slender graceful birds feed at the surface of the water making shallow dipping dives, earning themselves the alternative name sea swallow. Also known as the kahawhai bird, they feed mainly on small fish, especially those driven to the surface by kahawhai. One endearing behaviour of the white fronted tern is captured in the photo above. The male of the species will dive for a small fish and offer it to the female as an indication he wants her as a mate. As a form of predator defence, white fronted tern breed in colonies laying all their eggs within a few days of one another. Once the chicks are around three days old, they leave the nest and form little creches. Parents manage to find their chicks amongst the group and will feed them for around five weeks until they are able to fly.

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POLICE REPORT Tena koutou katoa, While many of you may think Police are constantly trying to keep the roads and communities safe, a lot of our time is spent working with people regarding concerns, issues or frustrations they are experiencing. Often a conversation is all that is required and sometimes being channelled towards some community support is helpful. The current varying levels of Covid-related anxiety and stress in the community is creating a lot more of these moments of conversation for us. Incidents in the community of people becoming irrational, despondent and suicidal are not often talked about in this column by the Police but are real events that Golden Bay is not immune to. Activities that might have previously been put up with by neighbours , friends, family or work colleagues are regularly now becoming a catalyst for outward displays of anger or intolerance towards each other. We ask that, regardless of your personal stance or beliefs, everyone continues to respect each other and acknowledges that we do not all think the same way. We are all in this together and we will get through it. • A 22-year-old local man was spoken to after being seen with some others in the Cobb Valley during the early hours of 7 November using a rifle. This is a reminder of all firearms license holders to remember your obligations around the use of firearms. It’s a privilege, not a right, to have a firearms license in New Zealand. • During the early hours of Saturday 20 November Police responded with the other GB Emergency Services including our brave firefighters to a house fire on Waitapu Road. • A green Nissan Bluebird registration SI2455 has been unlawfully taken from outside a business premises on Motupipi Street between Friday 19 and Monday 21 November. • A 43-year-old local man will appear in the Nelson District Court 2 December after being caught driving with excess breath alcohol. Jono will be back to update you all about the latest happenings next week. Kia ora, Snr Constable Dean Schroder 12

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CLASSIFIEDS SPORTS RESULTS / Hua tākaro PRIMARY SCHOOLS SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT 10 November. A Grade: 1st Wirimu, Motupipi (4-0), 2nd Tim, Collingwood (3-1); B Grade: 1st Te Aroha, Motupipi (3-0), 2nd Saxon, Motupipi (3-0); C Grade: Willow, Motupipi (3-0), Keith, Motupipi (2-1); Overall wins: Motupipi 15, Takaka 8, Collingwood 7. BRIDGE 17 November. Pakawau Pairs: E Bradshaw/H Curtis 61%, S Penny/P O’Connor 53%, P Nelson/C Furness 50%; h/cap: E Bradshaw/H Curtis 57.25%, S Penny/P O’Connor 56%, P Nelson/C Furness 51%. GOLF 17 November. Stableford: R Young 39, R Heuvel 31. 20 November. Match Play Pairs final: R Dyce and L Davidson bt R Heuvel and R Miller 2/1. Captains Trophy (Par) R1: R Davis +2, G Bradley +2, W Dobbie +1. Closest to pin: 4/13 S Bensemann, 8/17 G Ryan, 9/18 R Ancell. Twos: R Dyce, J Garner, R Ancell (2), R Davis (2). Happy wanderer: J Bensemann. Best gross: R Davis 73.

AGM NOTICES ONETAHUA Marae AGM, Sunday 5 December, 11am at the marae. Haere mai whanau. Covid restrictions apply.

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PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake POMEROY, Irene Mary. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 17 November 2021, aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife of Max. Dearly loved mother and motherin-law of Melissa and Campbell and Carey and Cara. A much loved Rene to Tyler and Molly, Olivia, Daniel, Chloe and Holly. A very special and heartfelt thank you to all involved with Irene’s care over the last two years. You have been truly amazing. At Irene’s request a private cremation has been held. Marsden House Funeral Directors NZIFH. www.marsdenhouse.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui STOLEN. 1995 Nissan Bluebird sedan SI2455, teal blue, from town last Friday night. May have been on a trailer? Ph 027 672 1648. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757. PATTISONS SWIMMING LESSONS. 4 and 5 December. Excellent swimming tuition for five-year-olds and up at the heated Rockville Pool. Four lessons for $47. Ph Jordy 03 548 0932. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: takaka@freshfm.net or ph 525 8779, 027 335 1395.

Proposed Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy for the Golden Bay Ward The Golden Bay Community Board is proposing that Council introduces a policy that enables shops in Golden Bay to have the choice of whether or not to trade on Easter Sunday.

RECREATION PARK CENTRE

The proposal is made in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002 and Shop Trading Hours Act 1990.

Saturday 27th November and Saturday 18th December

Public consultation on the proposed policy will take place from 8.00 am Friday 29 October 2021 until 4.00 pm Sunday 5 December 2021.

10am-5pm

1st or 2nd doses and 3rd Booster dose

We’d like to have your input before the Board makes a final recommendation to Council on whether shops should be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday or not.

Bookings available from Friday this week (not before) at Bookmyvaccine or ph 0800 28 29 26

We welcome submissions from any interested person or organisation on any aspect of the proposed policy.

Or just come down and take your chance with waiting

You can read the Draft Easter Sunday Trading Policy on Tasman District Council’s website, or get a copy from any of our service centres and libraries.

Also limited 1st or 2nd doses and 3rd Booster dose appointments available at GBCH phone 525 0060

You can submit feedback online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback, in writing or by filling out the form and sending it to info@tasman.govt.nz, dropping it in to one of our service centres or libraries, or by posting it to:

EARLY EARLY DEADLINE ALERT

Golden Bay Easter Trading Tasman District Council Private Bag 4 Richmond 7050 A meeting to hear submissions will be held in late January 2022. If you would like to speak to your submission, please indicate this and provide your contact details, including phone number, on your submission.

We have some very early deadlines for our Christmas and New Year editions as our printers are taking a short break.

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 WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

Please see the notice on page 5 of this issue for full details Email: info@tasman.govt.nz Website: tasman.govt.nz Phone: 03 543 8400

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726.

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

STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Tākaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991. STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353. SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364.

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TĀKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers. Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 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. HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small. LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147. PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

NEW ROOF CLADDING NEW ROOF•• RE RE ROOF ROOF ••CLADDING SPOUTING & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SPOUTING••REPAIRS REPAIRS & ROOFING ROOFING SUPPLIES SUPPLIES

For all your silage and maize requirements “Local staff with local knowledge”  Mowing  Raking  Chopping  Loader Wagon  Cartage  Stacking

Jake Garrett 027 787 6007

Tristan Strange 027 515 5204

Land development Farm maintenance

Ph 525 9843

FOR ALL YOUR CARTAGE NEEDS: General Freight Storage Bulk Cartage

Phone 525 9843

SUPPLIER OF:

Compost, garden bark, landscape gravels Pea straw

Phone 525 9843

TUMEKE LOGGING

WAYNE SOLLY

Forest & woodlot harvesting Hauler & ground-based bush-rigged excavator Locally-owned operation with local crew

Ph 027 455 9895

PHONE: 027 525 8679 EMAIL: admin@gbweekly.co.nz OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm

USUAL DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMITTED ITEMS 9am Tuesday. USUAL DEADLINE FOR ALL ADVERTISING/LETTERS Noon Tuesday. LATE SURCHARGE: Until 4pm on Tuesday (if space available): classified ads $5; display ads 10% surcharge (min $5). ARTICLE IDEA OR REQUEST We welcome your suggestions. Please contact us. SUBMISSION OF A WHAKAARO We welcome readers to submit a whakaaro. Please contact us with your idea first.

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.

ADVERTISING COSTS: Classifieds: 55c/word. Display ads: contact us for details or see the website.

Drainage

Aggregates

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Wastewater Design, Onekaka-based services. AES system specialists - no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph Kris 524 8222.

Culvert installations

Spreading: Spreadmark certified with GPS mapping

AGENTS: Paradise Entertainment, 71 Commercial Street, Takaka or Collingwood On the Spot store, Tasman Street.

PORTABLE SAW MILLING. High yield, low waste, bandsaw milling. Great for dimensional timber or flitches. Suitable for any log size on any site. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

House sites, driveways

Fertilisers

FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405

EARTHMOVING & CONTRACTING:

Stock Feed

ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz FUNERAL directors, Matuku Funerals. Cremation, regular and eco-burials. Professional, caring and budget conscious with exceptional customer service. Proud member of the FDANZ. Laura and Mark Manson, East Tākaka, ph 525 7399, 027 777 4738, 027 525 7399.

Providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving services since 1928

Livestock Ph:0273950037 0273950037 Ph: goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com www.goldenbayroofing.co.nz www.goldenbayroofing.co.nz

Computer/Smartphone Sales and Repairs. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Conveniently located on Commercial Street or available by appointment ph 03 525 8371.

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

Contractors

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

CITRUS pruning, garden/property design, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

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

SOLLYS

Golden Bay Scaffold Ltd 027 569 6483 GOLDEN BAY

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Please phone 03 525 7115 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Helping Hands 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?

Healing with Grace

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

JAN Jackson, emotional health specialist. Stress, anxiety and trauma release for lasting change. Ph 021 194 8870. LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, iridologist, Reiki master, reflexology, herbal apothecary. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, txt 027 451 9797. MASSAGE and Bowen therapy. Ph Thomas 022 160 9101. MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). treatment $40 for GB locals. GraceFirst S hone-hour ields 021346642 ♥ 5258106 www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639. BTSM, RMT MNZ

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T.H.R.I.V.E Therapies:

Naturopathy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Hair Analysis Testing, Herbal Medicine, Reflexology, Iridology, Detox & Rejuvenation Programs, 8-week Microbiome Reset Protocol Naturally Boost Innate Immunity

Shanti: 021 056 7548 or at Aroha Spa 525 8870 thrive.therapies@gmail.com | www.thrivetherapies.co.nz

NATURAL Nail Care Studio. Manicures, pedicures, specialising in natural non-toxic products, nail restoration and difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646. Monumental

Masons

TRANSMISSIONS of light with Vicki Lawson. Pohara. Ph 027 525 9944.

monuments.co.nz

Healing with Grace

Rose Slow P 035259213

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106 What is blocking your way forward in life? An energy reading with Master Reader Nate will reveal choices and new potentials

021 158 2357

Reiki Master & Pranic healer

Grant Watson

Removal of ear wa Weekly Private Clinics x by micro-suction 03 525 8327 or book online: www.earhealth.co.nz

Manipulative Physiotherapist

Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School

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

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

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

Ph 027 338 9504

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

WARINTON Orchards. Berryfruit pickers needed for the coming season. School age 11 years to 16 years. Ph Nancy 525 9491, evenings.

ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337. AROHA Health Spa. Massage: deep tissue, relaxation and clinical; structural bodywork, myofascial release, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open from 9.30am onwards. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara. Ph 525 8870. CAROLYN Simon, Craniosacral therapist, naturopath, medical herbalist. For appointments or flower essences text 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. COMPLETE Healthcare with NIS by Neurolink, using neuroscience principles to achieve optimum health. 2021 Masters series. Practitioner Anne Michell. Ph 525 8733 or 027 751 7970. Dr Bruce Dooley, MD. Private GP consulting. Intravenous vitamin C treatments. Appointments ph 525 7125 or enquire: health@drdooley.co.nz 14 Junction Street (side door)

ERICA van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy, Golden Bay Community Health. ACC and private visits. Ph 027 776 6111. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

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

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

No GP referral required Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment

Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

PROJECT Mohua are seeking an organised and self-motivated coordinator with fantastic administration and communication skills to support Project Mohua in achieving its vision of thriving community conservation in Mohua Golden Bay. This is a part-time fixed-term role. For more information email Anna Reynolds, projectmohua@tet.org.nz. Closing date 3 December.

Warehouse assistant We are looking for a dynamic person to join our team in the Takaka warehouse. The role involves restocking our stores, handling inwards goods, processing internet orders, general warehouse duties and providing lunch cover in our stores. This is a permanent full-time position. 37 Commercial St, Takaka

03 525 If this sounds like7548 you, please call 0800-132-500, email kerryn@mariposaclothing.co.nz, or drop into our Junction Street office for an application form.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

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

EVENING COOK If you are an experienced cook who enjoys working with people and are friendly, organised & can stay calm under pressure we would love to hear from you. You will prepare & cook evening meals for our residents, being mindful of any dietary requirements & be able to adjust to our residents’ needs.

Come work in one of Pohara's busy restaurants Experienced staff required or fast learning people with a passion for hospitality. Must have a valid working Visa. • • • •

Barista FOH Chef or Experienced Cooks Kitchen Assistants

Please place your interest by email kotaresand2018@gmail.com or phone 03 525 7678, Steven 021 059 8788, Steve 027 528 6895

Customer Service Representative Delivery Driver PGG Wrightson Takaka has a vacancy for a full-time Customer Service Representative - Delivery Driver. General duties include customer service, sales, merchandise management, Inwards/outwards goods management and on farm deliveries. If you have knowledge of the area and experience in the rural or retail sector this could be the perfect role for you. Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or view other opportunities visit https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enter reference number: 18423GBW

If interested the job description & application form are available on http://nbph.org.nz/careers/ For more information, please contact Sally Howell on 03 525 0109. Applications close 30 November 2021

Applications close on Sunday, 5 December 2021.

www.pggwrightson.co.nz

General Hand Takaka

TAKAKA CENTRAL

Part-time evening cleaning Monday to Friday Our fantastic staff member of many years is retiring at the end of the year and we need a replacement. Two sites - take on both or we are happy to separate if you would like smaller hours. Position 1. Monday to Friday. Starting any time after 5pm. Approx. 1.25 hours per evening Position 2. Monday to Friday. Starting any time after 5pm also. This one has school term breaks off. Approx. 1.5 hours per evening. Both positions have a start date of January 2022. Please let us know if you are interested in position 1 or 2, or both. Please include a cover letter and a CV in your application, or tell us about your recent employment situation. E: info@sunrisecleaning.nz P: 0800 544 0658 or 027 210 8247

Mower/Spray Operator Delta is your smart thinking infrastructure specialist. We construct, manage and maintain essential energy and environmental infrastructure. We make communities better for people to live, work and play in - keeping the lights on, the trees trimmed and the parks green. The role: We have a vacancy for an experienced Mower/Spray Operator in the Golden Bay region.

Perhaps you are interested in joining our growing team. The following roles are currently available:

Responsibilities include: • Operating large tractors with mowing attachments • Trimming roadside vegetation • Spray rig for roadside chemical control • Ride-on mowing • Weed eating • General environmental maintenance • Basic mechanical maintenance of plant

Administrator (part-time) Coach & Support Worker (part & full time) Case Manager/Reg. Nurse (part-time) Health Nurse (part-time & casual) Registered Health Professional (casual)

The successful candidate should have at least 2 years’ experience with ride on mowers in a contract environment and basic mechanical knowledge, as well as an HT License.

Current Vacancies

Looking to make a difference in your community?

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For more information, a detailed job description and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage www.twm.org.nz/careers. If you are an enthusiastic, hard-working and positive person, then one of these roles could be YOURS!

Application close: OPEN until filled!

Helping grow the country

If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining Delta, we want to hear from you. Apply online now at www.thinkdelta.co.nz/join

The Job Keen to work outdoors in one of the best parts of New Zealand? This is an exciting opportunity for a general hand who is keen to work with machinery and learn the Civil industry. You will be based out of our Golden Bay office in Takaka, and work within a friendly and hardworking team. As a general hand, you will be responsible for getting stuck in on the ground and supporting the team to deliver the good work Fulton Hogan is known for. The role is predominately a general labourer, however there will be the opportunity to operate machinery from time to time, along with the role requiring you to drive small trucks and utes etc. Experience and Attributes: • Full clean New Zealand driver licence – Class 2 preferred but not essential • WTR endorsements preferred • Mechanical aptitude • Safety conscious at all times • Positive attitude and willingness to learn • Willingness to go the extra mile and undertake all types of work, including being on call when required. Fulton Hogan Philosophy We build and maintain critical infrastructure that connects and enhances communities across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Everything from roads and bridges, to airports and utilities. We’re committed to ensuring the Good Work we do will make a positive difference to the quality of life for our people, our customers and the communities we all call home. Our continued success relies on generating new and diverse ideas, which is why our ‘Good Work’ culture encourages ownership and empowerment, while never forgetting the importance of balancing life’s priorities. Sound like you? If this sounds like you and you would like to help build on our Good Work culture, then we would like to hear from you. Applications to be addressed to: Fulton Hogan, Private Bag 1, Nelson 7042 Applications close Friday 3rd December 2021, or alternatively apply online at our careers site: www.fultonhogancareers.com

Consent for Police Vetting & the Covid19 Vaccination are required. TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street

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LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED NEED US, CALL US

We are growing - Introducing Jenna Warn (far left) Jenna grew up in Golden Bay and whilst she moved to Wellington for a year, she found her way back, missing the people and adventures the Bay is renowned for. She joins our team as our Office Administrator, ensuring the office runs smoothly. We are super excited for what Jenna has to offer and are pleased to have her as part of our successful team.

13 Wadsworth Street

68 Beach Road

12 Lake Crescent

LANDLORD INFORMATION EVENING

Property Management Consultants Thank you to everyone who attended. If you missed the event and would like more information, please get in touch

Everyone deserves to smile this Christmas We are supporting Mohua Social Services because everyone should receive a gift this Christmas. Our Christmas tree is up in the office so please drop in your unwrapped donation prior to 16th December to ensure your gift reaches an appropriate child.

Know us, before you need us

NZQA Qualified Property Manager Jenna Bowden jenna.bowden@raywhite.com 027 525 7229

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

Join us this weekend for Brunch Fri - Sun

Breakfast | 7 days from 8am Dinner | 7 days from 4pm 525 7998 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea LAND for sale. Rockville, freehold title ownership shared, cash buyers invited from $200,000. House block for sale from $499,000. Open home this Sunday from 12-2pm. vineviewfarm@gmail.com, ph 027 281 2248. CARAVAN for rent, on site preferred, long-term OK. Ph 027 472 8578.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga FOUND. Children’s blue sunhat, named Will A, outside GB Community Health. Ph or txt 027 525 8679.

WANTED / Hiahia STORE hoggets, up to 15 but smaller amounts OK. Ph 027 542 0425. TREES for firewood. Ph Chris 027 472 8578.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. Saturday from 9.30am at 80 Bishop Road Parapara. Includes upright freezer, Dyson vacuum, microwave, benchtop oven, new Panasonic Freeview recorder and more! GARAGE sale at 12 Lake Crescent, Saturday 27 November from 9.30am (strictly not before!). Total house clearance. Art garage sale. Dozens of frames, pictures, art materials, plus pottery and kitchen gadgets. Bargains. 1835 TakakaCollingwood Highway (1km past the ParaPara Stream bridge), Saturday 4 December, 9am.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details. COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Still open 7 days, 8am4pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7pm, dine in or take away. 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, TuesdaySaturday, 9am-8pm. Closed Sunday, Monday. 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. OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ, Pakawau. Open 4pm-late Friday; 11amlate Saturday, Sunday. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Ph 524 8457. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117. THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am. TOTOS CAFÉ AND PIZZERIA, open Sundays, weather permitting, 10.30am-5pm. Ph 039 707 934, Totaranui hill. WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007. FAERY SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUP welcomes ages 0-8, all genders, and parents. Every Tuesday 9.30am-12.30pm at the Community Gardens Earth House for the school term. Facilitated by Bella, a qualified Steiner educator. Natural toys, music, songs, story telling, puppet shows, bread making, garden adventure. Bring fruit to share. $5. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.

WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER TAKAKA BOWLING CLUB, Hiawatha Lane. Friendly Wednesday bowls, 1.30pm and 5.30pm, if fine. COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. ŌNEKAKĀ PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

GARAGE sale. Sunday 28 November from 9am to12-ish, 46 Ōnekakā Iron Works Road. NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees still available, or make an order for 2022. Ph 525 6183. AVAILABLE now at Cottage Plants Ōnekakā, astilbes, Ligularia, Aruncus, Lewisia, along with your favourite salvias. Ph 525 9253. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. FIREWOOD. Delivering next year’s wood now. Douglas fir, beech and gum. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. GOLDEN Bay Glass. In Collingwood every Thursday. Ph 525 7274.

NATIVE plants on sale for November, $4 plants now $3 each. 15 Poplar Lane, Collingwood. Ph 021 033 1227. CHICKEN feed, wheat, 25kg, $24. Ph 929 7160.

OPENING HOURS:

Wednesday to Sunday 8am - till late Breakfast I Lunch I Dinner from 5pm LIVE MUSIC most weekends till the end of January Great food, great service, great atmosphere See you all soon @ Kotare Sands Pohara From Management & Staff 03-525-7678 I Kotaresands2018@gmail.com

Takaka

HEIFER grazing available, up to 40 head. Ph Saramah 021 114 0358. RAM, black Wiltshire, two years, $200. Ph 021 931 395.

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES

DRY firewood. Old pine gum mix $135/m delivered, negotiable. Ph 027 472 8578.

SCAN TOOL WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS

LADIES cycle, 26”, as new condition, $400 ono. Ph 525 8828.

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre

December Workshops How To Grow...

BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

Mushrooms

Sun 5th 9am -1pm w/Elliot Cleland

Orchard Care

Sun 12th 10 - 1 w/Dieter Probst We look forward to seeing you at the Saturday market and on our home deliveries around Golden Bay, Tasman and Nelson.

ORDER ONLINE - www.elliscreekfarm.co.nz

How To Eat... Foraging and Preparing Wild Foods Tues 7th 9am- 12pm w/ Kerryn & John

Local and In Season

Thurs 9th 3pm-5pm w/ Kerryn

Sprouting, Nut Milk & Crackers Mon 13th 9:30am- 12:30pm w/ Kerryn

Easy, Nutritious Salad Dressings

Tues 14th 1pm-4pm w/ Malena Hasbun

How to Prepare Fermented Foods Thurs 16th 2pm- 5pm w/ Kerryn

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To register: www.your-sustainable-life.com More info: 020 4077 1446 gbsustain@gmail.com

PROGRAMMES TO LISTEN OUT FOR Saturday in the Country - Brother and sister Terry and Diane Langford have hosted Saturday in the Country’since 2000. Kindly supported by Kotare Sands Motels and airs every Saturday from 12-2pm and replays Thursdays at 4am. From Rags to Riffs - Learn about the history of popular music genres with Will Sowerby. Will covers a new genre every episode, and features music from key artists who helped define its sound. Kindly supported by Kiwi Spirit Distillery and airs Saturday nights at 8pm with a new episode every 2 weeks. The Deadline Report - Ben Vidgen Investigates Investigative journalist author Ben Vidgen presents a 30-minute show offering quality alternative media backed by quality documented information on the issues not hitting the headlines but that should be. Mixed in with great music of all genres. A double shot of reality, always educational if never pretty. Sunday afternoons at 1pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.

www.freshfm.net THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021

Christmas Room is now open at

Hi Takaka Fri

26 1.00 5.00 8.00 Sat 27 5.00 8.00 Sun 28 5.00 8.00 Wed 1 4.30 8.00 Thu 2 8.00

Matinee: The Power of the Dog (R13) Falling for Figaro (M) Last Night in Soho (R16) Juniper (M) (Final) The Power of the Dog (R13) (Final) Jane Campion Last Night in Soho (R16) The Last Duel (R16) The Last Duel (R16) (Final) Falling for Figaro (M) Last Night in Soho (R16)

Gifts, decorations, lights, gift bags, cards, wrapping paper and much more...

Film information may be found at www.villagetheatre.org.nz Bookings now available online too

Golden Bay Kayaks Looking for something fun to do with your friends, family or staff? How about a kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board and a picnic on the beach... Seasons Pass, Vouchers, sell new, lessons and group sessions.

74 Commercial Street Golden Bay Takaka Kayaks. Phone 03 525 7257

Wanting a Stand Up Paddle Board for the summer? We have a range of boards for you to try before you buy. We also sell Paddles, leashes GALLERIES / Whakakitenga and life jackets.

info.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz or 03 525 9095 www.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

FAIRHOLME Gallery, wild basket exhibition and sale, Sunday only 10am-4pm or by appointment. Ph 525 9373. www.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz.

EARTHSEA Gallery: Landscape paintings and reproduction

The Mussel Inn

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

giclee prints. 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd), Clifton. Ph 525 7007. 5pm each Sunday. Covid restrictions apply. 03 5259095

www.earthseagallery.com Locally owned and operated at ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us Tata Beach.

for morning worship at 10am. Matty Grant.

Coming Up...

LIVING ARTS GALLERY

Sat 27th TESS LIAUTAUD BAND and THE TRAVELLING HEARTS + NICK FEINT support, $15

and

Kahurangi Christian Church

LIVING LIGHT CANDLES

DECEMBER

KCC friends and whanau are currently meeting in private homes on Sunday mornings during level 2.

85 Tukurua Road I Open every day 10am – 4:30pm

Thu 2nd QUIZ, 7.30pm. Book your team table now! Fri 3rd

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Vaccination Passes required for all patrons (until further notice)

Thu 9th L I V E P O E T S / A C I D MICROPHONE, 7.30pm

For more information contact Robin and Lauren Swafford 524 8498 or Rowan Miller 021 106 8461.

THE

Sat 11th OSCAR LADELL BAND Thu 16th QUIZ, 7.30pm

“You give perfect peace to him whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You’.

Sat 18th THE COWPOKERS Wed 22nd FORGOTTEN ATLAS solstice celebration Wed 29th REVULVA

Isaiah 26:3

Fri 31st CULTURE EMBASSY

All Welcome ☺

Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 511 4266 93 Commercial St, Takaka www.godunlimited.org Ph: 525 9265

Booking recommended!

Golden Bay weather forecast

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Valid from Friday 26 until Tuesday 30 November

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Friday: Northwesterlies, freshening around Farewell. Mainly fine and warm by afternoon. Saturday: Northerlies, becoming strong later northwest of Collingwood. Cloud gradually increasing and a few drizzly showers likely at night. Sunday: Mild northerlies, becoming strong. Drizzly rain becoming more extensive and heavier. Monday: Mild northerlies. Rain during the morning. Rain and winds easing later in the day. Tuesday: Freshening southerlies near Farewell, lighter winds elsewhere. Cloud and a few early showers, clearing during the day.

M E T R E S am 3 5

GOLDEN BAY TIDE WATCH - TARAKOHE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Saturday Nov 27

9 noon 3

Nov 28

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Nov 29

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Nov 30

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Dec 1

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Friday

Dec 2

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

Dec 3

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

9 pm

4 3 2 1 0 H L

H 5:35am L 11:42am

TIDE TIMES

3:32am 3:48pm 9:26am 10:25pm

H 4:31am 4:59pm L 10:28am 11:34pm

Rise 5:53 am Set 8:39 pm

Rise 5:53 am Set 8:40 pm

Rise 5:52 am Set 8:41 pm

6:15pm

H 6:42am 7:21pm L 12:37am 12:58pm

H L

7:47am 1:34am

8:16pm 2:01pm

H L

8:46am 2:27am

9:07pm 2:56pm

H L

9:39am 3:18am

9:55pm 3:45pm

Rise 5:52 am Set 8:42 pm

Rise 5:52 am Set 8:43 pm

Rise 5:51 am Set 8:44 pm

Rise 5:51 am Set 8:45 pm

Rise 2:03 am Set 12:12 pm

Rise 2:32 am Set 1:18 pm

Rise 2:58 am Set 2:26 pm

Rise 3:23 am Set 3:35 pm

Rise 3:48 am Set 4:48 pm

Rise 4:16 am Set 6:04 pm

Rise 4:47 am Set 7:23 pm

Best at

SUN AND MOON

Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

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Sunday Service 10am

Takaka Church of Christ

All gigs seated with numbers limited.

Fair

7:04 am 7:27 pm

BILL HOHEPA’S MAORI FISHING GUIDE

Fair

7:50 am 8:13 pm

Best at

Fair

8:37 am 9:00 pm

Best at

Good

9:23 am 9:47 pm

Best at

Fair

10:11 am 10:36 pm

Best at

Good

11:02 am 11:30 pm

Best at

Good

11:58 am

www.ofu.co.nz

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

info@goldenbayproperty.com

MODERN &HEADING QUALITY IN TOWN

COUNTRY HEADING CHARM

OPEN HOME Saturday 3.00 - 3.30pm

30 FEARY CRESCENT, TĀKAKA

Ph: (03) 525 8800

OPEN HOME Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm

DEADLINE SALE: 1PM 29.11.21 (NSP)

This property has both those features & is just a short walk to both school & town. Set on 580m 2, the low maintenance grounds are well presented & offer plenty of privacy from the rear section. Built in 2004, clad in Linea weatherboard with a Colorsteel roof, 3 bdrms, open plan living/dining area, internal access dble garage - plenty of space for the whole family! Call me for more info before DEADLINE CLOSES NEXT MONDAY! Ref: GB3868

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

ANNIE’S NIRVANA BACKPACKERS

2073 TĀKAKA-COLLINGWOOD HWY, COLLINGWOOD

OFFERS OVER $730,000

Charming and plentiful – this rural retreat is hot property! 2,000m2 fully fenced section – with mountain & farmland views. Two storey home with 4 generous sized bedrooms & 2 bathrooms Fire with wetback & heat pump to keep you cosy! Endless potential ready for your personal touch. Call us now for more information. Ref: GB3867 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproptery.com

ATMOSPHERE HEADING IN ABUNDANCE!

25 MOTUPIPI ST, TĀKAKA

Centrally located iconic accomm. Deceptively spacious 8 bdms, 4 bthrms, 2 kitchens Licenced for 28 pax. Fully self-contained sep. owners’ accommodation Ref: GBC3862 $849,000+GST (if any) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com • • • • •

BEST KEPT SECRET! 51 DODSON RD, CENTRAL TĀKAKA • 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home • Recently renovated throughout • Upstairs & downstairs options • Rural views to Kahaurangi N.Park • Quiet, rural living Ref: GB3866 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

10 WASHBOURN ROAD, ONEKAKA

OFFERS OVER $730,000

Occupying a delightful position and offering charm, privacy and space, this is not your average property! In a fantastic location, the home has four bedrooms & the section size is 1479m 2. Check it out this weekend, do some homework and grasp this with both hands then prepare to slip into the Onekaka Lifestyle, which you will absolutely love! Ref: GB3863

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

5 PARADISE HEADING WAY, PŌHARA

AS NEAT AS A PIN! 2B FEARY CRES, TĀKAKA

• 2 bedroom home in quiet R.O.W. • Low maintenance & easy care • Open plan living, warm & sunny • A short walk to Town or Shop • Park up the car & enjoy! Ref: GB3865 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

GREEN ACRE IS THE PLACE TO BE!! 182 LONG PLAIN RD, KOTINGA

• 4188m2 - just over an acre! • 3 bdrm cottage & single garage • Renovate or demolish & start again on this great rural block. • Call me for details Ref: GB3864 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com Sharon MCCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255

Paul MCCONNON Salesperson 0275 042 872

James MACKAY Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

‘AWARIKI’ IN PARADISE IS NOW SOLD :) NICE WORK PAUL & JANA

We have buyers waiting for their own piece of paradise so call us if you would like an appraisal on your property! Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproptery.com Belinda J BARNES Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Jana MCCONNON Salesperson 021 245 2197

Cherie BYRNE Admin/ Reception 03 525 8800

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021