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Rockville gets Easter rolling

Mad scramble: Rockville Museum’s Easter Bunny distributes lollies to excited children on Sunday. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Rockville Museum’s first Steam Up in some time attracted a good crowd of visitors on Easter Day. In the autumn sunshine that warmed the Aorere Valley, the scene was that of a summer country fair. Families were gathered on the grass front of the museum – parents and caregivers keeping a watchful eye as their charges bobbed and slid around on the bouncy castle. Less active but still keen, Harvey Kay from Nelson proved that you’re never too young to sit on an old tractor. The 18-month-old from Nelson seemed quite at home as he got to grips with the vast steering wheel on the vintage David Brown. Inside the building, visitors of all ages were absorbed in the enduring fascination of antiquated machinery. A couple of young Tākaka boys – Luke Cameron and Milzen

Ward – were hands-on with an old telephone exchange trying to figure out how the pre-smartphone generations made their connections. While the established exhibits continue to draw visitors, there are always more stories to tell about Golden Bay’s rich history. Tucked into the corner rooms near the museum’s entrance, the new Gold and Coal Mine display features old railway wagons, original tools and implements, plus a detailed illustrated history of the local mine workings. It is already proving a hit. “We’ve had some nice comments on the new gold and coal exhibition,” said Steam Up event organiser and museum treasurer Di-ana Win, who acknowledged the hard work behind the exhibition. “It took two months to set up with help from John and Suzy Hall, Kevin Riley and David Rhodes.” A few metres away, the ladies working

in the long-established Pioneer Kitchen – Robynne Jackson and Kay Riley – were offering traditional scones and sausage rolls, a hot cuppa, and sugar-free drinks. Outside, at the rear of the museum, Sheree Peters and Coby Heuvel from Collingwood were checking out the ancient Police lockup from when their home township was still called Gibbstown. But of all the attractions, the main event for many of the youngsters was the arrival of the Easter Bunny, aka Di-ana, with her basketful of goodies. When the excited children had gathered round, the generous treasurer threw handfuls of lollies high into the air – which signalled the start of a mad scramble. After the final lolly was claimed, Di-ana was clearly a very happy bunny. “It’s really good to see so many people. It’s turned out to be a really good day.” More photos on page 8

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Anzac Day is not immune to the impacts of Covid-19 – a reality that is reflected in the public remembrance gatherings. T h i s y e a r, A n z a c D a y l o c a l commemorations will be limited to simplified dawn services in Tākaka and Collingwood. This is despite recently moving to the Orange setting under the Covid Protection Framework. “We’re sticking with what we’ve planned,” says president of Golden Bay RSA Noel Baigent. “A lot of older folk are keen to stay at home; we’re not going to put people at risk.” The dawn service in Tākaka will start at 6am at the Memorial Park, while Collingwood’s commemoration will begin at 6.30am. There will a bugler at both events but no band or street march, and no refreshments afterwards. Noel says the public are welcome to attend the services and place a wreath and/ or visit the memorials later. “If people want to pay their respects, they can come along at their own time during the day.” President of the Collingwood branch of the RSA Paddy Gillooly explains the traditional community service, which normally attracts hundreds of people to the Memorial Hall, had to be cancelled. “We can’t have it because of the numbers.” But he says that provision is being made for all those who wish to commemorate the fallen. “We’ll make sure that there will be poppies left at the memorial so during the day, people can leave a poppy if they choose.” In the meantime, today is officially Poppy Day, with poppies available outside Take Note Tākaka and On the Spot Collingwood. Noel says that online donations can be made, as well as cash. “We have a QR code on the collection boxes which will take you to the [RSA] national website, which records where a donation is made.” Anzac Day Dawn Services, Monday 25 April: Tākaka Memorial Park, 6am; Collingwood Cenotaph, 6.30am. All welcome.

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Golden Bay Arts Council news Bay Art and Young@Art Local artists can put Thursday 20 October on their calendars – this is the date for entries to be submitted to Bay Art and Young@Art 2022. “Do you love Bay Art?” asks GB Community Arts Council’s arts worker Claire French. “Would you love to get involved or support this fantastic community event? If you have skills you think could be useful, please get in touch. We’d love to collaborate with you.” Bay Art is Golden Bay’s annual community exhibition showcasing local creativity. Artists need to: be resident in Golden Bay; have created their work in the year leading up to the exhibition; and guarantee that their work has not been previously exhibited. Artists decide if their work is to be judged in the competition, and also if their work is for sale. Young@Art is non-competitive and encourages young artists to have some fun and take part. The Grand Opening at GB High School will be held on Friday 21 October at 5pm, and the exhibition will run until Sunday 30 October. Claire is also seeking sponsors for the event so, if you are interested in helping with cash, prizes, and food and

beverages please contact her on gbartsnz@ gmail.com or 022 672 1018.

Surveys launched

Golden Bay Community Arts Council is launching three surveys for the local population to get a sense of ideas, perceptions and values in relation to art, culture and creativity. Arts Council chair Anna Dean explains: “There are three different surveys and there is an incentive of a gift voucher from Hammer Hardware which is awesome.” The tailored surveys are separately targeted at three distinct groups: arts practitioners; Golden Bay audience; and visitors to Golden Bay. Each survey has its own online link, provided on the Arts Council Facebook page. Anna explains that the Arts Council is hosting an open afternoon at its Tākaka premises next Wednesday “for people to come in and meet the council and chat about it, be shown the survey and also a new shared Google spreadsheet for all arts, culture and creativity related activities that happen in the Bay to be included”. GB Arts Council open afternoon is at 24 Commercial Street Tākaka on Wednesday 27 April, 2-4pm.

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Poppy Ellis attended Claire’s previous course and is continuing to learn fire performance this year. Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT

The energetic, enthusiastic, effervescent Claire French is excited to be offering two fire performance workshops in Tākaka. One is for 11-18-year-old girls, the other for young women 18-26 years. Both eight-week courses begin on 2 May on Monday afternoons at a town location. Participants in the younger group will learn the basics of fire safety before working with fire sticks. They will work towards a performance piece for Matariki. Contenders for the older group will need to have some fire experience. The course is for those who wish to work on performance skills. Both groups will perform at this year’s Matariki celebration in Tākaka on Friday 24 June. As the first official Matariki public holiday, it seems propitious these young women will showcase their inceptive fire performance pieces. Classes are only a gold coin donation, due to funding from Tu Manawa (Sport Tasman), Creative Communities and Kōhine Māia. To book a place, contact Claire at 022 672 1018, email info@wonder-full.co.nz

The link between high levels of nitrate in drinking water and adverse health outcomes is well established. While less is known about the potential harm caused by lower nitrate levels, current research is producing some worrying results. Dr Tim Chambers will share the latest findings on this topic in a public talk in Tākaka next month. Dr Chambers is a Senior Research Fellow in the Health, Environment and Infection Research Unit at the University of Otago, Wellington. His research interests include environmental health and infectious diseases. with a focus on nitrate. Analysis carried out by Dr Chambers’ indicates that the probability of premature birth increased by almost 50 per cent with a nitrate concentration of 5 milligrams per litre (mg/l) of drinking water – a much lower level than was previously thought to be safe. Dr Chambers noted the chances of something going wrong went up by two-and-a-half times at 10mg/l, still below New Zealand’s “safe” level of 11.3mg/l. With 138,000 New Zealanders drinking water with nitrates at a level of 5mg/l or above, the findings deserve serious consideration by NZ health authorities, says Dr Chambers. The next phase of his research involves determining the relationship between nitrate levels in drinking water and rates of bowel cancer. He is also offering a free drop-in nitrate testing session after the talk. Simply bring along 100ml of water to be tested. If you have a nitrate water filter, please bring 100ml of filtered and unfiltered water. Dr Tim Chambers’ talk is at the Senior Citizens’ Hall on Saturday 7 May at 7.30pm.

University of Otago research fellow, Dr Tim Chambers will speak about nitrates and health in Tākaka next month. Photo: Supplied.

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Originally named Mohua CrossFit, the gym situated halfway down Patons Rock straight has now morphed into Mohua Fit. New owner Ben Upin bought the CrossFit gym from Ian and Samantha Gaddes in July 2021. Although it was unfortunate timing in light of last year’s lockdown, Ben has persevered through the ups and downs of the Covid climate. He has created a new logo to go with the new name, and both connect to the original. “(It) was mostly to refresh the gym and get more people excited about it,” says Ben. “Tying into the old logo with a similar orange, and the ‘O’ was a (weight) plate. Then the mountains and the ocean, because we come in between. We often go to the ocean for a refreshing dip after a workout.” Classes on offer at Mohua Fit still comprise XFit, which is an hour-long programme. Targets include strength, mobility, skill and conditioning using weightlifting, gymnastics and functional fitness. Open Gym sessions are held outside regular class times. Olympic Lifting classes are intended for athletes wanting to deepen their knowledge and become more proficient at Olympic weightlifting. Ultimately, the aim of working out is to train your body to do everyday activities more easily. For example, deadlifting weights enables ease in picking heavy things up from the ground. Overhead lifting exercises enable easier reaching ability. “The combination makes all activities easier - walking up a mountain, going for a swim or playing sports,” says Ben. “It’s for everyone. The best part of the gym is all the people who come

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Pest plants – twisters and climbers

Recently Meret Weiss (GBW 8/4) suggested that Chinese fan palm was a pest plant. I couldn’t agree more. You only have to look at the cluster at the entrance to Sollys driveway to see what I mean. And while I’m on the job, privet, and anything that twists and climbs, could be included, eg Jasmine. Zane Perry

Rezoning in Rangihaeta

Despite Debra’s assertion that the proposed zoning for Rangihaeta, on their land should be welcomed, (GBW 8/4), and TDC’s fine words about appropriate rezoning for infrastructure, we see a proposal to rezone for 50 houses on land in a proposed Outstanding Natural Landscape, and an estuary of national importance, and at distance from current infrastructure. This in spite of the stated outcomes to minimise environmental impacts. All the forums I attended clearly outlined thoughtful care for environmental values. I felt hopeful we really were looking to a future in which we cared about these things. Sadly, I seem to be wrong. The earth has our foot firmly on its neck, it’s time to help it breathe. Heather Wallace

Vaccination: risks and benefits

Sadly, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reported last week that a teenager has died from myocarditis after receiving the Pfizer vaccine. A news article (Stuff 12/4) explained that ”Myocarditis…has largely been seen in males between 12-30 years of age after the second dose”. And furthermore, that “Covid-19 is more likely to cause myocarditis than the vaccine – almost four-times higher risk – and the risk of Covid-19 far outweighs the risk of the vaccine”. I wonder if that last statement also applies to that age group mentioned above; those 12-30 year-olds who are, according to the MOH not considered at risk of hospitalisation from Covid? Is the risk of myocarditis worth the possible benefit of the vaccine for children? Medsafe just released the numbers of adverse reactions up to 31 March. There have been 60,972 reports made by recipients of the Pfizer vaccine. That’s 4,963 per month and 156 daily. Of those 3,161 were considered serious. They report a total of 158 deaths. Of those, 94 were “unlikely” related to the vaccine; 50 “could not be assessed due to insufficient information”; 11 are “still under investigation”; and 3 are “likely” due to myocarditis. Eight of those deaths were people between the ages of 10 and 29. For perspective and comparison, consider this: in the whole year of 2020 there were 275 adverse reactions to the flu jab. Medsafe advises people not to make any decisions about vaccination based on information contained in its report. Maxwell Jones

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Local governance and democratic representation

I find considerable irony in the “news” offerings of our local council representatives where they reproduce the opaque edicts of Labour relating to local government reform and the Three Waters theft of our water assets. Sixty-three NZ councils oppose the entire concept of Three Waters. Not ours. We are apparently happy to cede ultimate governance of our water assets to a tribal grouping based mainly in the lower North Island. This could be generously interpreted only to “hopefully” release ratepayers from the exponentially increasing debt of our “Community Dam” without an attached powerhouse. Councillor Hill recently offered us her summary of the proposed local government reform to “enhance” local democracy. The irony here is that we don’t know what our representatives’ position on these matters are. Do they support Three Waters and a new definition of “democracy” where special voting and veto rights are given a particular racially self-defined group and if so transparently, why? We elected our representatives when 85 per cent of the submissions to council district-wide were opposed to underwriting the dam by the general ratepayer. When council voted on how the second-to-last cost blow-out was financed, they both voted for the general ratepayer to stump up. Compare this with Richmond ward representatives who could actually receive benefit from the dam waters, who voted against subsidising Waimea horticulturists! As we look forward to enhanced “democracy” from local government reforms let’s start locally by hearing from our incumbents what their positions are, as a first priority. Elections are coming soon. Dick Lamb

Easter trading a victory for autonomy

Golden Bay ward had its first ever Easter Day trading this year. Why did it take so long for TDC to allow us this right, after John Key’s Government granted district council ratepayers the choice to trade or not on Easter Sunday? This decision indicates our ward has a unique situation which separates us from the other TDC wards. We must now grasp the opportunity to instruct our elected representatives to follow up on this result, and realise that this ward has to stand alone to challenge issues that involve us with the other wards, and grant us greater autonomy. Examples, such as the grandstand and the Waimea Dam, are issues where we should have insisted on our autonomy. Back in 2015, we had the opportunity to divorce our Sick of the “c” words Scepticism and cynicism are two words that I know the ward from involvement in the Waimea Dam. If only our elected meaning of and use whenever I hear our council representatives councillors at the time had listened to us, and had the courage use the words “community” and “consultation” in the same to represent our ward’s desire not to fund it. In 2018, our ward representatives had the casting votes sentence. that would have challenged the dam funding by supporting For the benefit of our currently elected council representatives, “community” is not a description that is Cr Greening’s motion at the time. The Sunday trading decision is a victory in exercising our exclusive to your group of 15 councillors, and “consultation”’ doesn’t mean “We invariably do whatever the mayor and his democratic freedom of choice, and autonomy. We must use this cronies want us to” (which is invariably the opposite of what win in future issues where our voice will be heard challenging our rates, future progress, the LTP and the right to live, work, the public want). I’m pretty sure that almost all Tasman ratepayers are sick and play in Golden Bay, in the pursuit of happiness. Reg Turner to death of hearing or reading these two words from TDC Health centre excels councillors. Having just had a sort of urgent overnight at our wonderful Gary Thorpe Golden Bay Community Health Centre, I would like to express Unruly dogs a menace In the last week, I’ve experienced three separate incidents my very sincere appreciation of the care I received from all staff of dogs scaring my kids at Milnthorpe. I’ve been really in all departments. We are so, so lucky to have you all, and you disappointed at the owners’ reactions, or lack thereof. The first excelled in your concern (going the extra mile in many cases), was an unattended dog jumping at my kids, on them, and your caring, interest, friendliness, putting one at ease, making chasing them, and wouldn’t retreat when I tried to make it go one feel valued and accepted, all was outstanding. Thank you away. They didn’t understand the dog was playing, and one of so much all of you; we are so very lucky to have you all and the them tried to back away, tripping backwards over a fallen tree whole GBCH you work from. Anne Gentleman and scraping her legs and back badly. After we were chased off the beach by the dog, the owner finally emerged, excusing their dog’s behaviour because it had been locked inside all day. The next was a dog which barked in my kids’ faces and when the child said, “The dog scared me”, the owners responded lightly that the child had scared the dog, laughing. The third was a large, leashed dog which lunged at my child, snapping and barking and trying to bite her. The owner, a small older lady, could hardly reign the animal in, and just told it, “That’s not very nice”. I wish dog owners would understand how terrifying it is for a child to have a big animal, with sharp claws and teeth, lunging at them, chasing them, barking in their faces, and jumping on them. For a child, it is traumatising and causes accidents and injuries. Please protect children in public places from your

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Entrepreneur and hemp enthusiast Michael Mayell led a series of conversations around the potential of hemp at the Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre over the weekend of 2-3 April. Imagine building a house that is toasty warm in winter, cool in summer and has a really low carbon footprint? Hempcrete delivers on all counts, and interest is growing here in New Zealand. Hemp or Cannabis sativa (similar to medical marijuana yet with very low THC) is hailed by many as a “wonder plant”, has an estimated 25,000 different uses, and was the world’s largest pre-1930s agricultural crop. Three hemp enthusiasts (Michael Mayell, Antoine Tane and Cameron Sims) who met at the inaugural iHemp Summit in Wellington have since made Golden Bay their home. Together they are determined to develop a Golden Bay Hempire. Michael, a entrepreneur, has founded many companies, including Cookie Time biscuits. With a passion for regenerative initiatives like “Drinkable Rivers”, Michael wants to help shift culture in this direction. Over the past two years, Michael has gone down the “hemp rabbit hole”, researching its future possibilities. “If we want drinkable rivers, we need to shift land use, and hemp is a potential player in that regenerative approach.” Hempcrete is a bio-composite made from a mix of the hemp plant’s woody core (hurd), lime binder, and water. Hurd’s high silica content binds strongly with lime. Hempcrete is a lightweight, sustainable material that combines insulation and thermal mass. With an insulation R rating of 4.4, hempcrete insulates better than the regular wall batts (2.2 to 3.5) and gib system, and can be produced far more cheaply. Hempcrete doesn’t give off toxic vapours and is resistant to mould, pests and earthquakes. Current research suggests that hempcrete is the future if you want a cost-effective, durable, energy-efficient and ecologically sound home. Antoine Tane founded Kohu Hemp after years working for his architect father and witnessing what he calls New Zealand’s “destructive construction industry”. In Mexico, Antoine discovered hemp and its potential. After building hemp houses in Wanaka with Erkhart Construction, Antoine then built four hempcrete tiny houses (including Michael’s hempcrete house on a trailer). He then discovered the Tākaka Cohousing Project. Antoine now has the contract to add hempcrete to the homes

and the common house, which will be the largest hemp building built in New Zealand. Jo Say, a property developer from Nelson, has just been given resource consent to build Nelson’s first hemp subdivision. Though hemp comes under alternative solutions for walling in the building code, “You can build using alternative technology as long as you can show it meets the code,” says Jo. Currently, hempcrete houses get a certified binder from Australia and France, but a New Zealand-approved binder and hempcrete system is underway, she says. Hemp can help New Zealand become carbon neutral by 2032. “Hemp is one of the only building materials in New Zealand that is carbon negative”, said Jo. “Each house is a carbon sink. As it dries it sequesters carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere on its way to becoming petrified.” The growing of hemp is relatively easy, requiring less inputs than other crops. It sequesters CO2, prevents erosion, inhibits weed growth, and detoxifies the soil (as shown in Chernobyl). Harvest remnants decompose, improving soil structure, providing valuable nutrients, returning multiple yields from one plant and making hemp a desirable rotation crop. Michael says “If we were to grow hemp in the Bay, we need to grow markets. It’s got to be about whole plant utilisation.” Cam Sims has a marketing background and got into hemp through his love of food. Having had a hemp food company, Cam is a dedicated “food hempster”. Hemp seeds are high in protein and a great source of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 and fibre, vitamins E and B, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and zinc. The seeds reportedly benefit gut health, neurological conditions (eg Alzheimers), heart health, reduce inflammation, improve skin conditions and relieve rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, it’s only legal to grow or sell the hulled seed, hemp seed flakes and hemp seed oil in New Zealand, but the trio agree that it is only a matter of time. Michael sees strong branding with a variety of staged projects as the smart way forward. A Golden Bay Hemp Hui is planned for Thursday 23 June as part of the iHemp NZ Tour led by Richard Barge, chair of New Zealand’s Hemp Industries Association (www.nzhia.com). If interested, email flourish@michaelmayell.com. For more information on hemp check out: https://hba.nz, and https:// nzhemp.com.

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Speakers set for Fed Farmers AGM

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High-profile guests: From left, Terry Copeland, Bal Matheson and Karen Williams, will all speak at Golden Bay Federated Farmers Annual General Meeting next month. Photos: Supplied. JOYCE WYLLIE

Golden Bay Federated Farmers Annual General Meeting is coming up on 11 May. It is an important date in farmers’ calendars, and the evening is not just a formal meeting. There is dinner, the all-important social time, a catch-up with other farmers and an opportunity to hear good speakers. This year Golden Bay is fortunate to have three high-profile guests for its AGM event. Karen Williams is vice president of Federated Farmers, and was the former chair of Arable Industry. “I was a town girl, with a resource management degree and passion for improving the environment, who married a farmer and embraced farm life.”

Her vision is to see agriculture and food production thrive. Terry Copeland is Federated Farmers’ CEO. He spent 20 years in the wine industry, is a wine judge and was CEO of NZ Young Farmers before being appointed to lead “the country’s most influential rural lobby group”. Bal Matheson is the third speaker in this excellent line-up. He is a lawyer with resource management expertise. So, as well as meetings, motions and minutes there will be good food, company and stimulating discussion. GB Federated Farmers AGM is on Wednesday 11 May, 5.30pm, at Dada Manifesto, Tākaka. Phone Daph on 027 201 5994, or email: goldenbayfederatedfarmers@gmail.com

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“We would like to thank everyone in the community who has in any way supported the Village Market this summer,” says market owner Grant Knowles. “It hasn’t been easy to hold an inclusive safe event during this time, but we are all still here and will be trading well into the future.” As the market winds down towards winter, Grant would like to remind everyone of the key dates over the next five months. “The final summer market is Saturday 7 May, then the market will be on the first Saturday of each calendar month: 4 June, 2 July, 6 August, 3 September, and 1 October will be the first Saturday of the new summer schedule. “We look forward to seeing you all on these lovely winter days.”

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Do you have a glut of feijoas and you have eaten and given away as many as you possibly can? Here is a fabulous chutney that lasts forever, is delicious with everything (especially crackers and cheese), and can be the perfect special homemade gift when you need one. The dried fruit and spices are what make this recipe so much more delicious than other feijoa chutney recipes. So easy to make, no peeling of fruit, just chop everything up and throw it all in a large pan. It’s in imperial measures, so you get a conversion exercise as well (https://bakingcalculators.com/ convertrecipe/Default.aspx will convert all ingredients at once). 2 lbs feijoas 2 lbs onions 1 lb dates 1 lb raisins 1 lb brown sugar 1 quart vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger Pinch or two of cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon salt Chop the feijoas, dates, and onions. Put all ingredients into a large pan or pot and simmer for about two hours until the chutney thickens. Stir regularly throughout, then constantly towards the end to avoid mixture sticking to the bottom. Bottle and seal in sterilised jars while hot. Simply delicious!

Golden Bay feijoas have arrived in their abundance. This fabulous feijoa chutney will have you addicted in no time with plenty left over to offer as special tantalising gifts. Photo: Murray Hedwig.

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The netball season is well underway with the first two fixtures of Golden Bay’s senior competition already played. Golden Bay Netball Club president Renae Swan says local participation remains very strong. “We’ve got 11 teams altogether, which is really good, including new teams from Collingwood and Tākaka.” The teams are divided into two streams, with six sides playing in the A grade competition on Tuesdays and the five B grade sides on Thursdays. All matches are played at the Rec Park Centre stadium. Although the initial grading is based on the previous year’s standings, teams can move between the grades via relegation/promotion matches played at the end of each round. This season’s first play-offs are scheduled for the week commencing 16 May, followed by round two of the competition which starts the week after. In addition to the local competition, club teams can also represent Golden Bay at U14, U16 and U18 level in regional tournaments. Registrations for these teams are now open and Renae encourages players to sign up. “We get invites to tournaments. We’ve got two in Canterbury, one in Marlborough and one in Motueka – all around July/

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August time.” The opportunity to participate in the sport extends to primary school students, too. “We’ve got five teams this year,” says Renae. “We’re trying to encourage boys and girls to play together at junior level.” The youngsters’ competition is timetabled for Thursdays after school, and begins on 10 May. The club is also looking fit and healthy off court. “We’ve got a whole new committee this year,” says Renae who is optimistic about the new term. “We’re looking forward to a really positive season of netball.” For more information visit Golden Bay Netball’s Facebook page.

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The winter football league is yet to kick off, but plans are already in place for a social summer season of futsal – a mini version of the game played mainly indoors. Those plans recently received a significant kick-start thanks to a $5000 sponsorship deal between Golden Bay Association Football Club (GBAFC) and Nelson Building Society (NBS). NBS Tākaka has a long track record of supporting a wide variety of local causes,

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including the football club. Manager Dean Lund who describes himself as “a passionate sportsperson” said he was encouraged to “up the level” of sponsorship to GBAFC when he “saw good things happening at the club “. GBAFC president Phil Smith says the agreement is much more than a financial transaction. “From the club’s point of view NBS is not just a sponsor, it’s a partnership.” Phil believes five-a-side futsal is the ideal social summer game. “It’s the biggest growth sport in the world. It’s fast and fun and there’s a low chance of injury.” He considers it complementary to traditional summer and winter sports, and is confident it will appeal to more than just footballers. “It could be a good way for rugby players to keep their fitness.” With its emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique, futsal not only improves skills but also helps players’ wider development, says Phil. “It builds confidence.” The summer futsal sessions are scheduled to run on Saturday afternoons from November through to February with games played in the Rec Park Centre stadium. Phil says the new initiative is another example of GBAFC’s philosophy in action. “It’s part of the club’s vision to work together and give back to the community.”

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ANZAC Day services and parades 2022

Council hours and services on ANZAC Day

Lest we forget: services and parades will be held around the District on Monday 25 April.

Service centres and libraries

• Collingwood: Dawn Service, 6.30 am at the Cenotaph.

Substantial changes in the wider legislative, social and economic environment in which we operate are highlighted in our Annual Plan 2022/2023 that we are now seeking feedback on. Last July we adopted our 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 which is a key planning tool for our activities and community outcomes. However, the landscape has changed dramatically since it was adopted. There are two options on the table. Delivering the programme in our 10-Year Plan plus the additional costs for the 2022/2023 year will result in an increase of 7.7% in overall rates revenue. By deferring some work and making savings we can reduce that to a 5.51% increase. Both options are up from the planned increase of 4.17% in the 10-Year Plan. Mayor Tim King says when developing our plans for the next financial year, we were keenly aware of the pressures everyone is currently facing. He says the situation is far from ideal and some tough decisions have had to be made. Like businesses and households, the Council is experiencing pressures from external economic factors including high fuel costs, inflation, higher interest rates, supply chain issues and skills shortages. “Implementing the government reforms, higher insurance and staff costs, and the Waimea Community Dam cost overruns are impacting on our costs.” Mayor King says despite these challenges we still need to manage and deliver essential services while dealing with the demands of growth Tasman is experiencing. When comparing rate increases nationally, people should bear in mind that we are a unitary authority, a combination of a District Council with the environmental responsibilities of a Regional Council. Essentially, we are two Councils in one, and one of only five nationally. There are many ways to engage with us. You can attend an online public feedback meeting, complete a submission form, or record a video or audio submission online.

• Tākaka: Dawn Service, 6.00 am at the Tākaka Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street.

Have you seen a moth plant near you? Moth plant, also known as Araujia hortorum, milk vine, wild choko vine or false choko, has now been discovered in Tasman. It’s an evergreen climbing vine, with distinctive, smelly, milky sap that can irritate the skin. Narrow leaves grow opposite each other on the vine and are dark green above and dull grey below. Flowers are small (20 – 25mm), white and appear from December to May. Their fruit is visible now and is very distinctive. They resemble chokos, with large, leathery green pods (10 x 7cm) shaped like an upside-down pear. Each pod contains hundreds of black seeds with white fluffy ‘parachutes’, like a thistle. They grow quickly to the canopy where they smother plants and create a long-lived, heavy mass that can produce many seed pods each season. When the pods mature, the seeds are dispersed on wind currents far and wide, making it difficult to contain once it’s established. This vine is tolerant of shade, drought, wind, dampness and damage. It has caused havoc in the North Island, particularly in Northland. It has only been found at a handful of sites in Tasman, and we need your help to keep it that way. It was recently found at four locations on Hill Street, Richmond, where fifty large seed pods were removed from the sites. This is very concerning as we don’t currently know the source of the plants, and the proximity to the Richmond Hills means seeds could very easily have been distributed there. It has also been found on Main Road Hope, between White Road and Bateup Road. If you think you have a moth plant on your property or have seen it in the District, please notify our Biosecurity Team on 03 543 8400.

The online forums will be: • Tuesday 3 May, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Public hearings are scheduled for Wednesday 18 May. Submissions close Wednesday 4 May.

There are no changes to the rubbish and recycling collections on ANZAC Day. All our Resource Recovery Centres will be open as normal.

Tākaka Reuse Shop closure The Tākaka Reuse Shop will be closed for nine days from Saturday 30 April until Sunday 8 May so our contractor can install roller doors on the building. It will be open again as normal on Monday 9 May. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your patience while this work is carried out.

Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2022/2023 out for feedback The Council can set a Schedule of Fees and Charges to recover some of the costs associated with our services in line with our Revenue and Financing Policy. Some of these charges are set by statute, and others by the Council. All charges are reviewed each year to determine whether they need to change or not, and are included in a Schedule of Fees and Charges. The Draft Schedule covers the year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. We are seeking your feedback on the Draft Schedule until 5.00 pm Wednesday 4 May. The full Statement of Proposal is available on our website and at all our service centres and libraries. Submissions can be made on our website or delivered to your local service centre or library. For more information and to have your say visit tasman.govt.nz/feedback.

COUNCIL HUI Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are required to present via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Submissions Hearing Wednesday 27 April, 9.30 am.

All information is available at tasman.govt.nz/annual-plan.

Animal Control Subcommittee Wednesday 4 May, 3.00 pm. No public forum. Regulatory Committee Thursday 5 May, 9.30 am.

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Rubbish and recycling

Submissions Hearing (Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy deliberations) Tuesday 26 April, 9.30 am.

• Tuesday 26 April, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

Get the latest information about Council services and facilities under the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) on our website, tasman.govt.nz.

All service centres and libraries will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 25 April. Usual opening hours apply otherwise. We are always here to help when needed though, call 03 543 8400 for assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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“Stealthy” pumpkin steals top prize

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A group of young boys recently picked up litter along Rototai Road and from the Rototai Reserve and foreshore. Amongst the items collected by the eleven members of the Tākaka-based ICONZ group were numerous small pieces of plastic detritus, recyclable cans and bottles, plus a tyre, a DOC signpost, a BBQ lighter, a cushion and a boot. The activity, along with others, such as delivering free firewood to pensioners, counts towards the ICONZ ‘Hardman’ community service badge. The boys have also been working towards a Survival badge (including an overnight camp at the Waingaro River) and a Marksmanship badge. With tagline “Faith, blood, mud, fire, water, speed, smash and build”, ICONZ is a subsidiary of Boys Brigade New Zealand and aims to provide strong male role modelling for boys in a fun, yet safe, environment. The program is based around adventure, activity, community service and Christian value-based teaching. It emphasises teamwork, confidence, leadership, and outdoor action, all the while letting boys be boys. Badges are earned, which promotes a sense of achievement, instills belonging and helps shape character and competence in the boys. There are typically 10-16 boys attending each Tuesday afternoon and on weekend outings. The purchase of vital equipment, including a first aid kit, has been made possible by a $700 grant from The Rural Service Centre. For more information contact Nathaniel Petterson on 021 110 9993.

A line-up of giant pumpkins ready to be weighed at The Courthouse Café in Collingwood. Right: Quinn Howard poses with his pumpkin at weigh-in. Photo: Rosa Volz. ROSA VOLZ

Conditions were picture perfect for the Inaugural Courthouse Café Pumpkin Competition on Sunday 10 April. Weigh-in took place at 11am with 12 brightly coloured pumpkins lined up on a (very strong) table outside the café. While the weigh-in and judging took place, customers and competitors filled the outdoor seating area and feasted on appropriately themed fare, pumpkin pie and soup. Entertainment was in the form of pumpkin-themed poetry titled Ode to the pumpkin written and delivered in great style by Courthouse Café chef Katherine Lockwood. The competition was initiated in September last year when café owners Sue Dasler and Jon Fraser issued 28 pumpkin seeds to budding gardeners along with a notice encouraging them to grow and enter their results. “We wanted to do something positive for our community now that we can all be together again,” says Jon. At weigh-in, entrant Quinn Howard estimated his sizeable entry to be “about 35kg, grown in my compost pile”. The secret to superior growth identified as “sheep manure from the Paynes’ farm”. Overall winner Nicky Morris describes her 42kg pumpkin as stealthy. “I planted two seeds back in September and I thought

they had both died.” The pumpkin was grown in a pile of old hay and horse manure where it survived and grew out through the flax on her boundary and out onto Gibbs Road. “The school children are very protective of it, and it has lots of visitors. We have been calling it the neighbourhood pumpkin,” says Nicky, surrounded by her friends and supporters from Gibbs Road. Nicky says the fate of her pumpkin depends entirely on whether she and her supporters are able to return it home uphill via wheelbarrow. “If we can get it up there, we with split it up and have a [Gibbs Road] street soup party”. Sue and Jon may well run the competition again in 2023, so be ready to get sprouting in September this year. “The autumn has come and so to the pumpkins harvest. Until the next year”, says Sue. COMPETITION RESULTS: Heaviest pumpkin: 1st Nicky Morris (42kg), 2nd Sandra Cox (29.5), 3rd The Lockwood Family (27kg). Youngest grower: Leo Jessep. Funky Punky: Pilate Neame. Smallest Pumpkin: Nic Moon. Best Resonance: Clare O’Neil. Best Colour: Pilate Neame. People’s Choice: Clare O’Neil.

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CLASSIFIEDS RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF 9 April. 3rd Stroke Play Champs (nett): G Bradley 68, R Miller 70, J Galletly 71. Closest to pins: 3/12 R Davis, 4/13 & 8/17 G Bradley, 9/18 T Polglase. Twos: W Dobbie, R Miller, T Polglase, R Davis, J Galletly. Happy wanderer: N Gardiner. Best gross: J Galletly 73. 12 April. Best nett: M Solly 71, putts R Reynish 29. 13 April. Stableford: R Young 45, R Tait 39, M Dixon 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 8/17 R Tait, 4/13 & 9/18 G Allen. Twos: G Allen, R Tait. 16 April. Modified Stableford: J Bensemann 57, R Davis 56, C Hadler 54. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 8/17 J Bensemann, 4/13 Sue Bensemann, 9/18 A Gourdie. Twos: J Bird, A Gourdie, S Lawson. Happy wanderer: B Schmuke. Best gross: R Davis 73. BRIDGE 6 April. Onekaka Pairs Session 2: P O’Connor/R McDonald 60.91%; E Bradshaw/L Godden 54.32%; D Rapley/P Topham 53.26%. H/cap: P O’Connor/R McDonald 65.91%; P Wood/CJ Webster 52.05%; E Bradshaw/L Godden 50.82%.

AGM NOTICES

Collingwood Due to ANZAC Day being on the 25th April we will be CLOSED UNTIL 1PM ON MONDAY THE 25TH LEST WE FORGET Collingwood On The Spot, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood Ph. 03 524 8221

PROJECT Rameka AGM, Friday 6 May, 7pm at the Senior Citizens’ Hall. All welcome! GOLDEN Bay Grey Power Association AGM will be held in Takaka Bowling Club rooms on Thursday 28 April at 10.30am.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free only if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake GROOBY, Terry Algyton. Passed away peacefully in Motueka on 17 April 2022 with family at his side, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of the late Lois, and partner, best friend, and soul mate of Carol; adored dad of Johnny and Mary, Leander, Dean and Tanya, and the late Greg; cherished friend of Nicola and John, and Louise and Ricky; treasured grandad of Alex, Rowan, and Brad; and Elliott, and Conifer. Messages to Carol Wells, 408 East Takaka Road, RD 1, Takaka, 7183. In accordance with Terry’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Golden Bay Funeral Directors www.gbmfs.co.nz

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Community Engagement and Sustainability Project : Provision of Youth Services in Mohua

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We MAY be closed Collingwood General Store, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood. 5248221 on Wed 27Ph & 03 Thurs 28 April. Aim of this research Apologies for any inconvenience. To develop guidance material which will support the ongoing provision of dedicated youth specific service/s in Mohua.

Objectives • Capture the attitudes, and perceptions of the local community (including young people) about the provision of Youth Work and other youth services • Reviewing previously trialled models of Youth Work in the area • Gathering information about what the key issues are according to young people • Provide insights to support future investment/funding for a youth centre/Youth Worker

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The anticipated budget is up to $5,000 (plus GST if applicable) and will include all expenses.

FREE counselling for all youth aged 11-24 in Golden Bay. Contact Tullia at GBWCT for more details, ph 027 525 6151, tulliawilson@gbwct.org.nz

For a full project brief, please email manager@gbwct.org.nz

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

Tender closes at 5pm on 29/04/2022

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible. 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. Yes, we’ll be at work on Monday 25 April too.

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

This permanent position offers 15 - 20 hours a week over winter, with some 7am starts and the occasional weekend with events or sport, cover for sick leave and annual leave may be required. If this sounds like you then we would love meet you. Call in and drop off your CV. More details, contact Cheryl on 027 233 0539 or send your CV and references to: cheryl@goodness2go.co.nz

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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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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.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

This individual should demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, utilise initiative, and Mental Health experience would be an advantage. You will maintain support to our six residents and staff, participate in service planning and crisis management, assist with interagency coordination as part of a supportive & collaborative team, and involvement with infection control activities across the organisation. Please check out our webpage twm.org.nz/careers for a detailed job description and our TWM application forms.

If you are an enthusiastic and positive person, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Application close: OPEN until filled!

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913. SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Tākaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TILER. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. Zentec – technology specialists Computer/smartphone sales and repairs. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Onsite tech support and internet solutions. Ph 525 8371 or support@zentec.co.nz

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep. Booking, query or quote. Ph Steve 021 0810 1146. COMPOST: consulting, education, creation. SoilFoodWeb.com method. Contact Jane at janemonteagle@gmail.com DIGGER and driver, $80/hour +. Ph 021 035 6233. ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432. 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 FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432. GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

GOLDEN Bay Roofing, all roofing services. Ph 027 395 0037, email: goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com

Te Whare Mahana – DBT Service is seeking a dynamic registered Nurse to deliver health-focused support to service-users in our residential programme.

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

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.

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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. ORTIZ Architectural Studio. Residential, renovations, light commercial. Ph 021 211 1339 or email design@ortizstudio. co.nz

Please phone 03 525 7115

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Sales and installation of Freeview TV

Andrew Smith

Ph 027 41 41 606

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora 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. AYURVEDIC HEALTH CONSULTATION and herbal dispensary at Floraveda Apothecary. Contact Alida Roussain, Ayurvedic Practitioner, ph 027 585 2947, www.floraveda.co.nz CAROLYN Simon: Craniosacral therapy, naturopathic consults, personalised herbals and flower essences.Txt 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $35 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

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Specialising in residential earthworks and more Give Diggs a call to see how he can help dig your dream

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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

WAYNE SOLLY

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

Ph 027 455 9895

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GOOD lawnmowing business. Ph 027 212 4020 for details. DRY manuka firewood. Ph 021 0220 7728. FIREWOOD. Delivering now. Douglas fir, beech, gum and Lawson cypress. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees still available, or make an order for 2022. Ph 525 6183.

SHACKLOCK 501 wood range, needs some TLC. Comes with accessories, wetback pipes, stainless steel flue and chimney pieces, etc. $600 complete. Txt only 022 409 2880.

Golden Bay Scaffold Ltd 027 569 6483

TUMEKE LOGGING

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga FOUND. Child’s soft green Birkenstock sandals, Anatoki River at One Spec Road. Ph Kirstie 525 8403.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy OPTIMISING HEALTH

Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions. Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies.

www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz Ph 027 338 9504

TEN years, over and out? Not if you lease me a corner of your land. Ph Scott Sundance Gruher 027 577 9888. MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

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NEW LISTING

66 Pohara Valley Road || Deadline Sale: Tuesday 17th May 2pm

Pohara's Kereru Cottage For sale for the first time in almost 20 years, this quintessential kiwi bach will steal your heart. Kereru Cottage, dating back to the 1940's, is apparently made from two military camp huts joined together - the forerunner for tiny homes no doubt! There are two bedrooms, a modern bathroom, and open plan living with a brand new heatpump and a wood burner. The wrap around veranda draws you out into the garden, along the path to the potager, and beyond that a secluded BBQ area, near the creek, which is wending its way to the sea, just a short stroll down the road.

38 Rototai Road, Takaka || Priced at $725,000 NEW LISTING

More Than Meets The Eye

Licenced Agent / Business Owner 0276085606

1187 Takaka Collingwood Highway, Onekaka || Tender: 12 May, 2pm

NEW LISTING

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The Titanic - An Onekaka Love Story

Looking for lifestyle without too much land? Overlooking Takaka's hidden Blue Lake, this multi level block feels much bigger than it is, and is really private. The bright and light modernised three bedroom home comes fully furnished, and ready to move in to. Less land means more time to play, and onsite is an absolute adventure playground for kids of all ages, complete with mountain bike track, tree hut, and sandpit. The grown ups will appreciate the handy location, the workshop in the garage, a cracking vegge garden, and those lovely views from the orchard. The outside bath is the perfect spot to enjoy the dark night sky. This is not a drive by - Must view!

55 Takaka Valley Highway || Deadline sale: Thursday 12 May, 2pm NEW LISTING

Jump on The Property Ladder

Billy Kerrisk

Located approximately 15 kms from Takaka and a short walk from The Mussel Inn. This 7784sqm property is set back from the road, and enjoys a sheltered elevated site bounding the Onekaka Stream. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms and a bathroom, and downstairs another one, plus a wee bunk room, and a family bathroom. The dining and farmhouse kitchen are open plan, and the lounge combines a sun lounge at one end and a cosy sitting area featuring a rare and beautiful open fire, designed and built by local craftsman Chip Williams. At just under two acres, the land is diverse, with access to the creek for paddling and exploring, and plenty of fruit trees in the orchard by the house.

86 Collingwood-Bainham Main Road || Tender NEW LISTING

This property holds massive appeal for first home buyers, families, and investors alike, this could be your chance to jump on the property ladder in Golden Bay! Soak up the village atmosphere in this truly unique part of Golden Bay. This wonderfully light and sunny home features a tastefully renovated bathroom, a huge practical laundry and sunroom, and separate fully functional kitchen/living and dining rooms, which offer mountains of opportunities to create the home of your dreams, or utilize it the way it is! A Masport free-standing fireplace and HRV system are complemented by insulation making this a comfortable family home in all seasons.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP ON LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND - Perfectly situated to service the local farming and boating communities, this Freehold property of 1719 square metres is zoned for Light Industrial land use. The buildings have a total footprint of approx 244 square metres, and the road frontage is huge at 60 metres long. With a shortage of mechanical workshops in the Bay, and basic storage in strong demand, there is a lot of potential here. There are currently no commercial leases in place and Vacant Possession is offered following the sale by closed Tender. Contact Billy for an time to view.

We have a great number of buyers left over. If you want a free, noobligation, professional appraisal for your property give us a call today. We're here to help!

Billy Kerrisk

Sam Goffriller

Licenced Agent / Business Owner 0276085606

Licenced Salesperson/ Customer Care 0273014209

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 16

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NEW LISTING

10D Peninsula Road Tender : Thursday 19 May, 2pm

Beachfront Tata Treat Step onto the Golden Bay property ladder and out onto the golden sands of Tata Beach with this sweet wee gem. Affordable and beachfront, are not normally two words that go hand in hand, especially when you are talking about a beach as golden and swimmable as this one. However, with a tiny footprint we are not expecting millions! The 809 sqm Freehold Title of 809sqm is shared in Stratum, with only three other apartments, and body corp fees are just $100 per month. The beach frontage is 25m, and the shared grounds include a beachfront Petanque court where you can while away the hot summer days in the shade of the Pohutukawas. So if you want to get your foot in the door, and the sand between your toes, give Billy a call today.

OPEN HOME TIMES

Billy Kerrisk Licenced Agent / Business Owner 0276085606

TESTIMONIAL

Saturday 23rd April 1187 Takaka Collingwood Hwy 66 Pohara Valley Road 10d Peninsula Road, Tata Beach

Sunday 24th April

55 Takaka Valley Highway 38 Rototai Road

11.00am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 1.30pm 2.30pm - 3pm

11.00am - 11.30am 1pm - 1.30pm

Sam Goffriller

Licenced Salesperson 0273014209

Sam presented as a true professional at all times, whilst still remaining an approachable, down-to-earth, and overall lovely person. We were consistently impressed by his communication, even when there was little to share! Sam was able to provide us with support and guidance, without being pushy. The past few months have been incredibly stressful for us, personally, and we have so appreciated Sam's friendly manner and can-do attitude. Thank you, Sam, for taking the stress out of this piece, at least!

THE VALUE OF A RAY WHITE P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E R Jenna Bowden NZQA Qualified Property Manager 027 525 7229

Professional property management should not be seen as a cost, and instead be viewed as a value-adding service for both landlords and their tenants. A Ray White property manager can provide you with the peace of mind in knowing that your investment, and your tenants, are in good hands. Not all property managers are created equal and we understand it can be difficult for landlords to differentiate between the good, and the not so good. Many don’t understand what’s actually required, or the level of work we really do for you, so here are just some of the value adding services we can provide:

Minimised vacancy periods achieved through our industry-leading tenant booking, viewing and application systems.

Full management of any required invoice payments such as water rates, insurance, council rates, body corporate fees and more.

Insurance claim management and documentation support provided in most tenancy-related claims.

Legislative peace of mind and head office support ensuring that all our templates and processes are always in accordance with everchanging property management legislation.

Local knowledge and experience provided by our kiwi-owned and operated businesses, alongside dedicated property management head office support.

Automatic compliance with updated record keeping laws and requirements now in place for all landlords, and relating to all tenancy matters.

Daily rent payment receipting and strict arrears management processes to prevent losses before they occur.

Access to highest quality and experienced tradespeople, providing you better job outcomes and minimised future risks.

Thorough bond collection, lodgement and disbursement processes ensuring full landlord compliance.

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 APRIL 2022

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. 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. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7pm dine-in or takeaway. 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, open for takeaways, 9am-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Come and see us. Order online or phone us 525 8686.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere only, to book ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings please).

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

LATER EVENTS GOLDEN AGE YOGA, starts 2 May in the Senior Citizens’ Hall, 10-11am. Subsidised eight-week course, payment by koha. Come and join the fun, some gentle stretches, laughter and companionship. All props provided, simply bring yourself. Sheila Kennard, ph 027 364 4717.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ. Open 4pm till late Friday and 11am till late Saturday, Sunday. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117. THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ PIZZERIA: open weather permitting, 10.30am4.30pm, Friday 22-Monday 25 April then Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May. Tōtaranui hill, ph 021 187 1849. WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

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

Programmes to listen out for:

Fresh Talks with Matthew

Matthew Fitzgerald, ex co-host of The Fitz Family breakfast returns to Fresh FM with his own show. Join Matthew on Thursday afternoons at 4.00.

Golden Hour

Kia ora, I’m Lewis, I’m 15 years old and I live in beautiful Golden Bay. Welcome to this amazing radio show called Golden Hour! I’m keen to bring some more young life to Fresh FM Radio Station. Join me as we drive into some fantastic songs, games, and some little stories and facts brought to you by the Mussel Inn.

The Road Less Travelled

Takaka Rugby Football Club

FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON Saturday 23rd April

Takaka NBS vs Wanderers Taylors

Join Henry Ludbrook and Daniel Sharp as they discuss a wide range of their favourite songs and poems. Each show they choose a different theme to guide their choice of songs and poems. Friday nights at 7.00 with new content every 2 weeks.

Have you ever considered making your own radio programme?

Check our website @ freshfm.net for details and get in touch.

www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ gbwct.org.nz

1.15pm - GB Rec Park

OPEN EVERY DAY

BREAKFAST FROM 8AM - 10AM

DINNER + DRINKS FROM 4PM Bookings are recommended

We hope to see you on the sideline

GBWCT Golden Bay Workcentre Trust

COMMUNITY CLASSES - TERM 2 “Wabi-Sabi Tiny Workshop” Working on a small scale. Explore a wide variety of art techniques using acrylic paints, collage and mixed media. Discover the creativity you have always craved. Tutor: Elaine Robinson

Mondays 10.30am – 1pm over 8 weeks

818 Abel Tasman Drive 525 7998 ratanuilodge.com UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 22 APRIL BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

SATURDAY 23 APRIL JOIN US FOR A TALK ON “SECULAR ETHICS” and meditation offered by highly trained Tibetan monk, Geshe Jampa Tharchin. 3-4.30pm at The Sandcastle, 32 Haile Lane, Pōhara. By donation, all welcome!

SUNDAY 24 APRIL ZEN MEDITATION BEGINNERS SANGHA, 6.50pm Sundays. Ph 021 070 0656.

MONDAY 25 APRIL ANZAC SERVICES, DAWN ONLY. Takaka Memorial Park, 6am and Collingwood Cenotaph, 6.30am, wet or fine.

TUESDAY 26 APRIL THERE’S NO GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WHANAU meeting this month. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL COSTUME HIRE, The Playhouse, Park Ave. Now by appointment 18

9th May – 28th June Course fee $65 plus supply own materials.

“Build & Decorate Pottery You Can Use” Tutor: Lisa Van der Meer Introducing a range of clay forming and decorating techniques allowing your own creativity to create something unique.

Tuesdays 12 noon – 2.30pm over 7 weeks 10th May – 21st June Course fee $65 plus $50 materials. For more information, materials lists and registration form contact alli@gbwct.org.nz

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME

CIRCUS SKILLS

FREE

Term 2 2022 Tuesdays 3:45 to 5:45

Fun and dynamic circus skills course starting in Term two 2022. Working with a fully trained circus performer and Youth Worker, Claire French, learn how to dance and try out hula hoop, poi, fire performance and more. Students will gain a few specialist skills, while working together with others to develop confidence and trust. Suitable for students aged 12 to 16.

Course starts Tuesday 3rd May 2022 Email manager@gbwct.org.nz for more information

Golden Bay weather forecast Valid from Friday 22 until Tuesday 26 April Friday: Southwesterlies, strong west of Parapara. A few

showers over Kahurangi otherwise mainly fine. Saturday: Southwesterlies, easing. A few cloudy areas otherwise fine and mild for a time. Sunday: Southwesterlies becoming strong near Farewell and gusty at times elsewhere. Some showers developing over Kahuranga with a few elsewhere later. Monday: Southwesterlies, gradually beoming light. Some cloudy areas in the west otherwise fine. Tuesday: Southwesterlies freshening. Some showers developing over Kahurangi, dry elsewhere.

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The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 23rd TURKEY THE BIRD, $15 on the door Wed 27th BRAGGINS & WARDROP & DUNNE $25 tickets online, $30 on the door

“POPPY DAY”– Friday 22 April

Poppies available outside Take Note Tākaka or On the Spot Collingwood. For those who wish to donate online – scan the QR code above and open the browser link. Your donation will be directed to the Golden Bay RSA.

Thu 28th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome. MAY Sun 9th

ANZAC DAY - TĀKAKA

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

6.00am – Dawn Service only, at the Memorial Park in Commercial St – wet or fine. All welcome. Due to Covid considerations there will be no street march, no band (except bugler) and no refreshments afterwards. Members of the public will have opportunity to place a wreath at the conclusion of the Service or pay respects privately later in the day.

EARTHSEA Gallery: 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd), Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www.earthseagallery.com

APRIL

Friday 22: 4:30 Rabbit Academy (PG) 7:30 Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore (PG13) Saturday 23: 1:30 The Bad Guys (PG) 4:30 Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore (PG13) 8:00 Skies of Lebanon (M) (English subtitles) Sunday 24: 4:30 Bergan Island (M) 7:30 The Last Bus (M) Tuesday 26: 2:00 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG)

ANZAC DAY - COLLINGWOOD

6.30am – Dawn Service only, at the Cenotaph – wet or fine. All welcome. Same format as for Tākaka.

LIVING ARTS GALLERY and

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

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Takaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly, starting 24 April; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, starting 1 May.

Treat Tuesday (7:30) $11 for everyone!! 7:30 The Last Bus (M)

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm Sundays. Masks and sign in please.

Sat 138.00 5.00 Becoming Cousteau (M) Thu 18 8.00 Becoming Cousteau (M)

Services and Parades Monday 25 April 2022

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am. Tony Lindsay.

FESTIVAL 2022

Tapawera No service, but the community is welcome to lay wreaths.

(RAIN DATE SUNDAY 1 MAY)

Wakefield Service – 10.00 am at the Wakefield Hall.

ACTIVITIES

ENTERTAINMENT

Family Games Mandala Art Project Garden Raffle Weed Walk & Centre Tour

Golden Bay musicians

Motueka Parade – 6.15 am from the Motueka Bowling Club Carpark, Pah Street, Motueka. Service – 6.30 am at Motueka War Memorial, Pah Street.

Contact Rowan Miller 021 106 8461

Sunday Service at 10am

Adults $10 Kids $5 Family $25

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275114266 93 Commercial St, Takaka www.godunlimited.org Ph: 5259 265

God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection. Psalm 18:30

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Tasman Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.

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All welcome

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Upper Moutere Service – 10.00 am at the Memorial.

Lake Rotoiti Service – 10.30 am in the Lake Rotoiti Community Hall, 22 Main Road St Arnaud.

Sunday 24 April 10:30am at the Onekaka Hall

Local young performers

Māpua Parade – 10.45 am, from next to the tennis courts. Service – 11.00 am at Māpua RSA Memorial Library.

Collingwood Dawn Service – 6.30 am at the Cenotaph.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Poetry Open Mic for all ages

Seasonal Organic Food and Drinks (BYO Cup/Plate/Cutlery)

Murchison Service – 11.00 am at the Memorial in Waller Street (Murchison Sport, Recreation and Cultural Centre if wet).

Tākaka Dawn Service – 6.00 am at the Tākaka Memorial Reserve, Commercial Street.

We meet Sundays 4:30pm– 5:30pm at the Anglican church hall, Commercial street

12PM – 9PM

Brightwater No service, but the community and Richmond RSA will lay wreaths.

Ngātīmoti Laying of Wreath and Service – 10.30 am at St James Church, Waiwhero Road.

Takaka Vineyard Pop-up Church

SATURDAY 30 APRIL

Richmond Parade – 10.45 am from Sundial Square. Service – 11.00 am at War Memorial Gardens, Cambridge Street.

Riwaka Service – 9.00 am at the Memorial Gates, the intersection of School Road and SH60.

WEREWOLF - A thrilling theatre experience featuring Joel Baxendale. $25 tickets online, $30 on the door

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FERNTOWN MAGIC!

C’WOOD PUPONGA MAIN RD, FERNTOWN Deadline Sale: 1pm 05.05.22 (NSP)

This beautiful 4.1hectare block is offered for sale, subject to issue of the new title (resource consent has been issued). This block has beautiful bush, grazing & even its own whitebaiting spot! Located approx. 4km from Collingwood, this is just waiting for you to build your dream home or bach & depending on where you build on the site, both sea & estuary views may be possible. A small stream runs through the property, creating a possible water source for the garden in years to come. So if this is where you might like to create your own magic, contact me for further information. Ref: GB3890

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

‘BIRD SONG COTTAGE’ HEADINGCOLLINGWOOD

STRIKE GOLD HEADING WITH THIS VIEW!

OPEN HOME Sunday 12.00 - 1.00pm

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm

44 GIBBS ROAD, COLLINGWOOD

Deadline Sale: 12pm 04.05.22 (NSP)

Cute, comfortable & cosy. This cottage oozes character with gorgeous timber finishings, leadlight windows ….. & a private bush setting, hence the bird song! The open plan living, dining & kitchen features 3 dble French doors that create that much sought-after indoor/outdoor flow. 1 bdrm / 1 bthrm with options to spread out. Close to Collingwood township & beach, with Collingwood Area School, Swimming Pool, & Playcentre just a 5minute stroll away. Call us today to view this gem. Ref: GB3889 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

25 GIBBS ROAD, COLLINGWOOD

Deadline Sale: 12pm 27.04.22 (NSP)

Looking out towards the Ruataniwha Estuary, the Aorere River & the Whakamarama ranges beyond, this property allows you an ever-changing vista to enjoy. The recently upgraded kitchen including new appliances, will make the chef happy & the open plan dining & living with access to the deck, will provide a great entertainment area for family & friends. Three double bedrooms with an ensuite to one plus a family bathroom, will allow plenty of room for all. The double garage below is conveniently accessed via internal stairs. Lots more to tell you about this ’pot of gold’ so call me to view. Ref: GB3887

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

RURAL RETREAT IN ROCKVILLE

POPULAR POPLAR!

1118 C’WOOD-BAINHAM RD

12 POPLAR LANE, C’WOOD

• 5 bedroom character villa • Set amongst est. gardens • Including orchard & vegies • 5615m2 to play with... • Plenty of room to kick a ball! Ref: GB3886 Price By Negotiation Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

FAMILY VALUE

• Spacious & modern 2bd house • Plus a private 2bd cottage • Beautiful, established gardens • Lots of outdoor living space • This plus lots more on 5780m2 Ref: GB3875 $1.3m James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

72 PARAPARA BEACH ROAD, PARAPARA 2 WADSWORTH ST, TĀKAKA

THE PLEASURE IS BEING PASSED ON AT PARAPARA-DISE! HAPPY DAYS!

• 4 bedrooms + sunroom • 921m2 fully fenced section • GBHS, TPS & Kindy steps away • School shop 5mins stroll • So convenient - sell the car! Ref: GB3883 Price: $595,000 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

LISTED BY PAUL & JANA SOLD BY BELINDA

Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 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 22 APRIL 2022