The GB Weekly - 2 December 2022

Sunday’s

The festival of mud and motorbikes provided plenty of both; overnight and early morning rain had softened the circuit, creating almost ideal motocross conditions.

Ben Smith who, along with his partner Lola Clouston and the Old Thumpers committee, organised the event, ascribed the “OK” turnout to a simple scheduling issue. “There are a couple of other events on around the country today.”

Traditionally the event is held during the height of summer, but Covid restrictions in place earlier in the year resulted in the long postponement and the change of date to late November.

Some things, however, don’t change – like the simple entry criteria for Old Thumpers: All machines must be pre-1980s, twin-shock, air-cooled, and fitted with drum brakes. Competition is divided into age categories: Juniors (up to 16), Veterans (50 and over) and Super Vets (60 and over). But the event is not really about full-throttle racing; it’s

about preserving and showing old bikes and, of course, having fun on the magnificent machines.

In addition to his organisational duties, Ben was having fun on someone else’s bike – a vintage BSA Cheney 500cc. It is currently owned by Rob Selvey from Christchurch, but was once the property of Golden Bay resident Bob Butts. “The bike’s awesome,” said Ben, who rode it in the British category. “It’s the best-sounding class.”

Ben was part of a multi-generational turnout for the Smith clan, which also included Dad Malcolm, once again riding his 1968 Rickman BSA, and 11-year-old daughter Talia Feaver, who seemed very much at home on her petite Honda XL75.

For spectators, the natural amphitheatre setting allows a full-circuit view of the action, as well as amplifying the howl of the engines and the snap, crackle and pop emitting from the exhausts.

Much closer to the action, the flag marshals take up positions at various key points around the track. Positioned just above a tight, steep bend at the far side of the circuit, volunteers Helen Mead and Kirstie Macleod enjoyed one

of the best vantage points. As well as being able to see the whites of the riders’ eyes as the machines roared through the tricky section, the marshals could also watch how the bikers negotiated (or not) the increasingly hazardous muddy ruts at the approach to one of the narrow bridges.

Apart from a short break for lunch, the action was pretty much non-stop, with the starters ensuring the next batch of revved-up bikers were ready to roll as soon as the previous race had finished.

Over lunch, while refuelling with slices of pizza, Brent Horner from Richmond sat next to his machine – a 1974 Yamaha DT360 – which he’s owned for “a couple of years”. Although he was a regular at Old Thumpers, Brent said he’d missed the last few, and was very happy to be back. “It’s great – a really nice atmosphere. It’s good to catch up with people and share a few tales.”

Later in the day, after the final race has finished, tales were told and prizes awarded at the Mussel Inn. Among those honoured were Win Martin from Timaru, who was crowned Old Thumpers Grand Champion; Kerikeri rider...

If all has gone according to plan, twoway traffic should now be flowing freely past the Birds Hill “bump” on SH60 just outside Tākaka.

In a statement released last Friday, Waka Kotahi NZTA regional manager for Wellington and Top of the South, Mark Owen, said that contractors were aiming to have two traffic lanes completed at the “overslip” site and available to road users by the end of this week.

It’s good news for frustrated drivers and bikers who have suffered months of delays while travelling on this severely damaged stretch of the Tākaka-Collingwood State Highway.

Since August’s intense rainfall event caused a further enlargement of the bump and a major “underslip” near the apex of the hill, the road has been restricted to a single lane and subject to traffic-light management.

Although the opening of a second lane at the overslip will reduce the length of the one-way section, traffic control will remain in place through the underslipaffected part until that is repaired and two lanes are reinstated. Mark said design plans are currently being formulated for reconstruction work at the latter site, which should begin soon.

“This will involve buttressing work and rockfill, and we’d hope to have work on that underway before Christmas. We intend to have the road two-laned over the summer period. That will provide some relief during the busy holiday and summer season.”

Mark added that, although the final reinstatement may not be fully complete by Christmas, he was confident that an interim solution would be found. “…we are looking at options that will allow two temporary lanes, under temporary speed limits, to be built while work continues on the road’s repairs.”

He explained that, because the land at Birds Hill remains unstable, it requires careful monitoring and management, and WKNZTA has to ensure that remedial work does not cause any further destabilisation of the slope.

“There are no easy fixes for slip sites like this. Long-term solutions require careful and complex engineering solutions and also funding approval. Tākaka residents need to be aware that while we are doing our best to manage and maintain the road at Birds Hill, it is likely to continue to pose challenges and have more slips in the future.”

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Old Thumpers classic motorbike scramble attracted over 60 riders from across the country to Allan and Shelley Palmer’s Ōnekakā farm.

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Sunday’s classic scramble. Photo: Jo Richards.

Sei whales meet sad end on spit

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Two sei whales that stranded on Farewell Spit last weekend died two days apart.

DOC first received a report of a whale stranded on the spit on Saturday but staff were unable to locate it due to the incoming tide.

DOC Golden Bay operations manager Dave Winterburn says things became a bit clearer the next day. “We then received a report of a ‘spouting’ whale offshore from Farewell Spit on Sunday. DOC rangers subsequently found an 8.7-metre sei whale stranded on the sandflats on the spit. It died soon after they arrived but another whale, seen swimming offshore, was observed until dark.”

Early on Monday morning, a 15-metre sei whale, believed to the one seen swimming offshore the previous day, was discovered beached at the base of the spit.

Sei whales are impressive creatures; the species (Balaenoptera

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borealisis) is the third largest rorqual after the blue whale and fin whale. It’s not the first time that one has come to grief on the intertidal flats on and around the spit. Almost exactly two years ago a 17-metre male stranded on the beach at Puponga very close to Farewell Spit (GBW, 11/12/2000). On that occasion the 30-tonne specimen died before it could be refloated.

Throughout Monday morning the surviving whale was cared for by Manawhenua ki Mohua iwi members, DOC rangers and Project Jonah marine mammal medics until it was re-floated in the rising tide early in the afternoon. Unfortunately the creature re-stranded in a similar location later in the afternoon as the tide ebbed, and again in the same spot on Tuesday morning when it was pronounced dead. It is thought the smaller deceased whale may have been its calf.

The carcasses of both whales will be towed by boat to a location on the Spit where they will be tethered in place to decompose naturally in the tidal area.

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A DOC ranger and members of the Ricketts family care for a stranded sei whale on Monday morning. Photo: Supplied.

Sei whales are impressive creatures; the species (Balaenoptera borealisis) is the third largest rorqual after the blue whale and fin whale. Photo: Supplied.

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In a rare and historic occasion, fire fighter Garth Prince was honoured at his retirement after serving 51 years with the Tākaka Volunteer Fire Brigade.

For Garth, the occasion was a proud recognition by his peers of long and loyal service. But for Tākaka fire chief Philip Woolf and the Bay’s brigade, it was also an inaugural celebration; the first time in Golden Bay history that anyone has achieved 50 years of firefighting service here.

“To reach 50 is a very rare milestone in anyone’s career, in anyone’s job profile or even their life profile really,” said Philip Woolf.

It has taken three attempts to make this event happen. Garth would have been recognised 12 months ago if it hadn’t been for Covid.

Over 160 friends and dignitaries travelled from around the country to be part of the special function at the Recreation Centre. The Celebration of Service is an acknowledgement awarded by the United Fire Brigades Association, a national recognition of actual years of service.

Garth joined the brigade on 15 November 1971, in his early 20s. He and his good friends George Duff and Kevin Eggers all signed on that day under fire chief George Willoughby. Two more fire chiefs, Eric Spence and Les Clarke, followed before Philip took over.

Even more unusual, and yet another milestone, is that Garth served under no fewer than three different organisations: the Tākaka Fire Board, run by the local council; the New Zealand

Fire Service, which was formed in 1975; then, from 2017, the new entity of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

“He’s an icon. He’s legendary,” said Philip. “And the world has changed since 1971, in expectations but also in responsibilities and accountabilities. And for the right reasons Fire and Emergency is now a very diverse organisation and celebrates diversity really well.”

Philip also gave credit to Garth’s wife Gaye for supporting Garth throughout his career. Garth’s son Craig has also been a volunteer fire fighter in the Tākaka Brigade.

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Retiring firefighter Garth Prince and his wife Gaye walk the red carpet after passing through the Guard of Honour given by members of the Tākaka Volunteer Fire Brigade. Photo: Anita Peters.

LETTERS

Covid: worse to come?

A recent rare visit to the main street of Tākaka bought amused stares because of my mask-wearing, the only person doing so. Not so amusing is the damage – possibly long term and cumulative, from reinfections to the brain, central nervous system, heart, lungs and kidneys – associated with Long Covid, to 10-40 per cent of the two million or so New Zealand citizens infected so far.

Having been a psychiatric nurse in one NZ’s main hospitals I regard the possibility of Covid-induced dementia and long-term incarceration as a very unappealing fate. What’s worse is the possibility of more lethal and debilitating variants emerging, made more probable by increased transmission rates, international tourism and social laxness with new recombinant strains with animal viruses, including the possibility of variants that actually exploit previous immunity.

Being a believer in Murphy’s Law and, given a population of 8 billion people, uncontrolled virus spread, cheap international flights and porous borders, I think it’s a certainty there is much worse to come. [Abridged]

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Scandi(n)avian tourists

What a treat it was to meet two travellers from Norway in Golden Bay last weekend. The retired couple had travelled to New Zealand to enjoy and photograph birds. I met them at Forest and Bird’s Taupata bird hide – a community project that demonstrates the importance of acknowledging and caring for our coastal bird life. Golden Bay has plenty to offer keen bird watchers and other opportunities to enhance special places exist. Avi tourism (bird watching) benefits the local economy whilst also providing protection for threatened species.

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Futsal kicking off

use. For GBAFC, sponsorship means one word: ‘community’ and we thank NBS for helping us provide activities like these for Golden Bay community.”

NBS Tākaka Branch Manager, Dean Lund is delighted that the Bay is showing such interest in the sport, saying “It’s fantastic seeing so many locals, young and old, giving these new activities a go and making full use of the NBS Stadium”.

Dam now 80 per cent complete

Golden Bay’s inaugural futsal season has kicked off in the Rec Park Centre’s NBS Stadium.

The high tempo sport is a form of football involving two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. It’s played mainly on an indoor hardcourt.

Golden Bay Association Football Club (GBAFC) is able to run its new futsal programme thanks to sponsorship from NBS. For a gold coin donation, the club runs a drop-in session for junior (5-12 year-olds) futsal on Wednesdays, 3.30-5pm, while youth and senior futsal sessions are on Thursdays, 5.308pm. The sponsorship also enables the Rec Park Centre’s Tom Lake to run activities including after-school programmes.

GBAFC president Phil Smith says the sessions are proving popular. “Numbers have been growing each week and it’s great to see some of the youth players playing alongside some senior teams and showcasing some great talent.”

Phil adds that the club is gifting all its futsal equipment, worth over $8,000, to the Rec Park Centre. “This is done with the football club’s vision of supporting our community. It will mean that the goals and balls are available for the public to

The Waimea Dam is now 80 per cent complete, according to Waimea Water Ltd chief executive Mike Scott.

Construction is expected to be complete by September 2023, five months ahead of the previous target forecast.

The total estimated cost of the project remains at $195m – $90m above the cost at the time Tasman District Council gave the go-ahead at the end of 2018. But there are residual risks detailed in WWL’s September 2022 quarterly report, which was published last Friday along with its Annual Report 2022. Among the issue highlighted are contractor claims and disputes, additional hikes in costs and severe weather events.

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From left, Tom Lake, Laura Page, Dean Lund, Phil Smith.

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Waimea Dam downstream face and spillway. Photo: Supplied.

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The first of two workshops entitled “A Beginner’s Guide to Death & Dying” took place at Golden Bay’s Community Centre last Friday. Mary Ann Tait and Alex Stevens, both of Heartlands Services, had been receiving enquiries from the community to do with legal aspects of the subject and decided to run a community class.

Alli Gardener of the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust secured funding from Adult Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa.

For a minimal fee, 18 people attended workshop one to listen to speakers with professional or personal experience regarding many aspects of the topic. The aims were to educate and to normalise conversations about a subject that is relevant to everyone.

Alli opened the proceedings, introducing administrator Alex Stevens of Heartlands, who was responsible for registrations. Belinda Barnes gave a karakia before Kerry Strange from Nelson Tasman Public Trust took the floor.

Kerry spoke of the various roles the Public Trust provides, specifically estate planning, enduring powers of attorney, executor appointment and family trusts.

Regarding wills, he warned: “It’s one thing to have a will; the other is – is it up to date? When people die without a will the only people who do get rich are the legal system.”

A will can be drawn up online (publictrust.co.nz) for half the price of a face-to-face consultation, “which costs around $400”.

Sheryl Nalder shared a personal story “to do with hospice

in 2017, the most horrific year of my life, when my daughter, aged 43, was diagnosed with terminal cancer”.

From the outset Sheryl found the health system – including hospice care here and in Nelson – was informative, supportive and caring. She has the utmost gratitude and respect for the palliative care nursing team and hospice nurses.

“Contrary to popular belief, hospice funds raised here all go to Golden Bay hospice. Anyone can donate via their website.”

Laurelee Duff provided a Māori perspective of death and dying. She spoke of protocols such as waiting for a powhiri before entering the home of the deceased; removing footwear; the need for women to wear a long skirt; paying respect to the body, and the sprinkling of water over oneself when leaving the urupa (cemetery).

District nurses Jean Bensemann, Monika Schneider and Kitty Molloy from the Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH) palliative care team spoke about the service they provide.

Their specialist care is for people of all ages facing a lifelimiting condition, whether in hospital, aged residential care, hospice or at home. It is provided free via a professional collaboration between GBCH and Nelson Tasman Hospice.

“I don’t know that you’d find many people more passionate about doing death and dying well. We absolutely love what we do,” said Jean.

Part two of the Beginners Guide to Death and Dying will be on Friday 9 December from 1.30-4.30pm.

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Laurelee Duff shares a Māori perspective on funerals at the Beginners Guide to Death and Dying workshop. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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Young and old reap rewards from yoga

The Bay Yoga Education Trust can continue to deliver a year-round Community Wellbeing Programme for Golden Bay, thanks to ongoing funding received from the Rata Foundation and Lottery Grants.

The trust has successfully run subsidised yoga, acro and mindfulness courses for specific community groups over the past year.

Debora O’Callaghan is the manager and a trustee of the Bay Yoga Education Trust (BYET). She says that the trust’s goals are to reduce stress and anxiety, support the elderly with improved quality of life, and help students develop social skills and healthy boundaries while strengthening focus.

“The Community Wellbeing Programme includes year-round subsidised classes on Ancient and Recent Tools and Techniques for Emotional and Mental Well-being, Golden Age Yoga, and

Acro – benefitting the Golden Bay High School teenagers. This year BYET is also adding a workshop for Men’s Wellness.”

This initiative caters to the elderly, individuals with mental health issues, men and teens, providing specific programmes that will give yogic tools and techniques that participants can integrate into day-to-day life. With ongoing courses throughout the year held in Tākaka, weekly classes help many.

Participants have already reaped the rewards of an enhanced quality of life, improved home environment and relationships, reduced stress levels and increased access to safe social interactions. In particular, the consensus among the elderly was they found improved balance and stability. They all enjoy the social aspect of a safe and nurturing environment.

Alongside Debora, BYET’s teachers Sheila Kennard and Jola Siezan look forward to welcoming new and old faces to this opportunity for health and wellbeing. See advert on page 19.

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Hands up for yoga: A Golden Age Yoga class in Tākaka. Photo: Submitted.

The “Muss” marks its 30th birthday

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Muscle on in to The Mussel Inn this Saturday 3 December to celebrate 30 years of funambulists, fermentation, fodder, fellowship and frivolity. Hosts Jane and Andrew Dixon have organised three bands to mark the occasion.

Local band The Cowpokers are the main act this Saturday evening, starring brewer Reuben Lee on lead guitar and vocals. Support acts are Fraser Ross from the Newtown Rocksteady Band, followed by Ramshackle, another Golden Bay band.

It was Saturday 5 December 1992 when Jane and Andrew’s dream manifested and the Mussel Inn first opened its doors. Local duo Lindy and Ron Valente (aka The Gypsy Pickers) played to a rambunctious first-night crowd. Ideally, they would have played this Saturday, but that wasn’t possible. However, they will be playing to wind up the 30th anniversary celebration on 10 December.

Three years after opening “the Muss”, the brewery began. Prior to that, Andrew attended local home brewers’ afternoons at the Ōnekakā hall on Sundays. The casual gatherings – with musicians jamming – gave him the confidence to launch his own brewery.

“We were doing it before craft beer was a thing, and we’re probably one of the very few original breweries with the original owners in the original place, left in New Zealand,” he said.

Reuben is key to the brewery’s success, having brewed Mussel Inn beers for 25 years. Of the many beers produced, Golden Goose, is the top favourite, followed by the mānuka beer, Captain Cooker.

Fortnightly quiz and open mic nights began “a couple of years after opening” and continue to be well supported. Untold entertainers have performed at the Muss, and associated events include the Old Thumpers, the Naked Bike Ride, Green Party gatherings, and Wooden Man triathlons. Wooden heads carved by Neil Baker stand testimony to those days.

Many Ōnekakā locals helped with the building, including the furniture and funky features.

“They’re the people that live here and still live here; they still come,” said Jane.

Thirty years have passed quickly according to Jane, Andrew and son Henry, who described his role as “dogsbody”. His accountant brother Toby manages the financial side of the business.

Henry’s three children Tane, Summer and Kiki all work at the Muss. Kiki said: “All the staff are really, really nice.

“Some of the staff are a bit older than me…I think we just attract good people.”

Staff past and present also have children or grandchildren working at the popular establishment – not to mention the offspring of some of the thousands of musicians who have played there over three decades.

“It’s a real buzz to have the next generation join us,” said Jane.

Andrew says their ethos is to keep things sustainable, believing that everything has value without the need to change

or keep expanding.

“We’re not a café, a bar, a restaurant or a pub – but we’re all of that…We don’t pretend to be really very good at anything,” he said. “It’s not about us – it’s about the people that come here.”

An eclectic mix of people of all cultures and ages mingle at the Mussel Inn, and families bring children who love to explore the space.

The Dixons agree that the highlights are the small things.

Jane: “There’s no difference between a high school band and a top professional act – they’re both putting their all into it.”

Andrew: “When the kitchen’s working – the staff and the music, the patrons – everything’s flowing and it just works.”

Henry: “The birthdays, the wakes, and those moments when people gather on Friday nights...it’s community…it’s more than a big gig.”

“It’s been really wonderful…that building of community,” concluded Jane.

That sense of community permeates the entire venue and is something visitors observe and remark upon. Andrew considers it a natural evolution, their role being the facilitators.

“We’ve got a device here that enables that to happen and when it happens, it’s sweet.”

Proprietors of The Mussel Inn, Andrew and Jane Dixon, display their 30th Anniversary t-shirts. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Mussel Inn staff looking forward to hosting the 30th anniversary celebrations beginning this weekend. From left, sitting: Reuben Lee, Dom Markham, Vincent Astill, Kieran Kyle, Kiki Dixon, Jane Dixon, David Astill. From left, standing: Henry Dixon, Pedwar Garside, Quinton Boaz, Sulma Wilson, Andrew Dixon. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Gardening “professor” awarded chair

A garden bench now stands in acknowledgment of local gardener Sol Morgan’s contribution to a 15-year gardening programme at Motupipi School.

Sol fostered an environmental awareness that encouraged Motupipi to become an Enviroschool, and its students to aim for healthier lives.

In 2006, inspired by the Kids Edible Garden programme designed by Christchurch educator Lily White, Sol proposed the concept to an enthusiastic then-principal, Mark Cullen.

“My idea was to grow seedlings for class gardens where kids learned the importance of recycling waste, with worm farms and composting, to grow food in,” said Sol. “They also got to take seedlings home to support home food gardens.”

Funded by the World Wildlife Fund and later the Golden Bay Organic Employment & Education Trust, garden beds and a propagation house were built at the school. Sol developed a year-long programme based on the seasons, with a roster system that included every student.

“Five or six at a time was max, but there were sometimes more, which made it crazy,” he laughed. “I learned that from Lily White. And I got a full appreciation of teachers and what they do.”

Sol’s teaching focused on observation of the environment according to seasonal changes, and all aspects of gardening and ecology, from photosynthesis to insects and soil organisms. Saved seeds and autumn cuttings were propagated to take home or sold as fundraisers.

“They learned how to grow in multiple ways, not just veges, but flowers and fruit too. I wanted to raise their awareness about gardening; that it was more than just food; it was also nature. And if you don’t look after nature, it will have an impact on your food. It’s a full cycle.”

With help from teachers like Helen Young, who was there at the beginning, harvested produce was often preserved or made into crumbles or fritters.

“Many of us teachers had gardening in our hearts, so we were right behind Sol,” she said. “Every single class had their own little garden. And Sol was so incredibly knowledgeable and made gardening accessible for the kids. It was definitely the highlight of the week.”

Sol says he feels blessed by the experience. “I’ll continue to support them and share what I know. Not as my legacy, but again, as hope for the future.

Earlier this week, former Golden Bay Department of Conservation ranger Simon Walls was presented with one of New Zealand’s most prestigious conservation awards by the Minister of Conservation Poto Williams.

At Tuesday’s ceremony, held at Onetahua Marae, Simon was awarded The Loder Cup in recognition of his outstanding contribution to native plant conservation.

DOC Northern South Island operations director Roy Grose says the award is richly deserved.

“Simon’s passion for our native flora and his outstanding efforts to preserve it have been lifelong and are continuing since his retirement in 2021.”

He pointed out that Simon has done a great deal for New Zealand’s native flora, including helping to prevent the extinction of some species, notably coastal peppercress (Lepidium banksii), as well as finding new ones.

“Simon has found previously undiscovered native plant species, such as the Te Tai Tapu forget-me-not and the Te Tai Tapu daphne in north-west Nelson. He has also discovered new populations of threatened species.”

Roy heaped praise on Simon for his dedication to the cause. “Such is Simon’s commitment to our native flora, he grows threatened native plants at his Golden Bay home, including Pentapogon lacustris, Cook’s scurvy grass, tarata Kahurangi and coastal peppercress. The cultivation of these plants helps ensure the continuation of species should they become extinct in their natural environments and provides seedlings for planting in the wild.”

In addition, Simon has worked to protect and preserve threatened native species in the Cobb Valley, and contributed his knowledge and skills to many restoration projects in his local community, working with local landowners, for example, to plant an extensive native vegetation riparian corridor on the Ōnekakā River.

Simon worked in the public service for more than 30 years, protecting and preserving the unique plants of Aotearoa New Zealand. He was first with the Lands and Survey Department from 1967, and then with DOC from its formation in 1987 until he retired last year.

He was nominated for The Loder Cup by the Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board with supporting letters from Manawhenua ki Mohua, the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, and the Nelson Botanical Society Inc.

Sol Morgan with teacher Helen Young sit on the new school bench in his name. Others, from left, are parent and ex-Board member Bridie Griffiths, Principal Rachel Evans, students Lyshia Jones, Dash Griffiths and Hinemoa Thomas, and teacher aide Daphne Dijk. Photo: Supplied.

Manawhenua ki Mohua also hold the former ranger in high regard, appreciating how he has shared his knowledge of taonga indigenous species.

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Simon Walls holds The Loder Cup, presented to him by Minister of Conservation Poto Williams at Onetahua Marae. Photo: Supplied.

OLD THUMPERS

...Tony Dalbeth-Hudson who won the Furthererst Travelled award; and Tākaka’s own Aaron Griffiths who took the Veterans trophy. Timaru also supplied the Oldest Rider under 80 – Malcolm Hill.

Speaking on Monday, Ben expressed his gratitude to the many individuals and businesses without whom the event would not happen. “I’d like to thank the Palmer family for the use of their farm, James Cartwright for the road, and all the sponsors, helpers and Mohua MenzShed for providing the flag marshals.”

RESULTS

Oldest Rider under-80’s, Malcolm Hill, Timaru.

Oldest Bike, Murray McLean, Tākaka.

Best of British, Lachlan Westrupp, Christchurch.

Top Small Bore, Connor Heaphy, Nelson.

Top 2-Stroke, Chris Sangster, Tākaka.

Top 4-Stroke, Luke Heaphy, Nelson.

Top Mid Bore, Dan Matthews, Blenheim.

Top Big Bore, Shane Griffiths, Blenheim.

Pre 75, Steve Chase, Taupo.

Pre 71, Chris Kinlock, Nelson.

Pre 65, Howard Baker, Blenheim.

Veterans, Aaron Griffiths, Tākaka.

Super Vets, Paul Duckmanton, Ashburton.

Furtherest Travelled, Tony Dalbeth-Hudson, Kerikeri.

Ian Stafford Memorial, Brent Daniels, Nelson.

Old Thumpers Grand Champion, Win Martin, Timaru. Vin Orr Trophy, Ash Win, Motueka.

Hard luck for bike, Flynn Pentecost, Collingwood.

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Old Thumpers would like to thank all our sponsors for their generosity and the Golden Bay community for their support of the 2022 Classic Scrambles.

Wholemeal, First National, Earth Gems, Bay Takeaway, BP Takaka, De-Lish, Fonterra, Quiet Revolution, GB Pharmacy, Take Note Takaka, Ablution Solutions, Colovaria, Orange Mechanical, El Gecko, Dangerous Kitchen, Pipeworx, Mobile Mechanical, Top Shop, GB Weekly, TradeZone, Waitapu engineering, Telegraph hotel, Liquorland Takaka, Curry Leaf, Golden Bay Hair Cut, Quartly Builders, Roots Bar, Mariposa, Takaka Tyres and Mechanical, Fresh Choice Takaka, Stitch’n Sew, Pakawau Beach Park, NBS Takaka, Golden Bay Motorcycles, Murray Thorn Motorcycles, Farewell Spit Tours, Unlimited Copies, Millers Garage Collingwood, Laser Electrical Takaka, Hammer Hardware Takaka, NPD Fuel and Fishing, Kiwi Spirit Distillery, Living Light Candles, River Inn, Golden Bay Air, ITM Takaka, Super Liquor Takaka, Mussel Inn, Village Theatre, Scenic flights, Golden Bay Scaffolding, TG Contracting, Golden Bay Rubbish Collection.

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Muddy field: Riders are bunched up shortly after the start of the first lap.Photos: Jo Richards.

Chief organiser of Old Thumpers 2022 Ben Smith. Talia Feaver (11) on her Honda XL75.

The breakdown service was on hand to assist stranded riders. A sweet little “Suzi” RM125

Ben Smith on the BSA Cheney.

Some riders came a cropper in the muddy ruts at the approach to one of the bridges.

Calling time after 85 years in the shed

After 85 years, Mac Harwood has finally retired from the woolshed, having celebrated his last official day on Thursday 17 November.

Ronald Macarthur Harwood, or “Mac” for short, was born in Christchurch in 1934 and first toddled into the family woolshed to help at the age of three. Mac has early memories of crawling on the road, following his mother to the woolshed where one stands on the corner of Aaron Creek Road beneath the Tākaka Hill.

“A different shed but the same spot,” he says. “Mum would be bringing tea [to the woolshed] down the road and I can still remember her turning and asking if I was coming or not.”

Mac spent his formative years on the family farm in Upper Tākaka. His mother was the head teacher at Uruwhenua School, and his father was a farmer. “When I was at school, the Cobb Dam was being built and there were 80 houses [in Upper Tākaka]. It turned the school into a three-teacher school [as population grew].”

Mac’s first job in the woolshed was “yarding the sheep in”. After leaving school he was back on the farm, then joined the army at 18. “At 11 months [of age] I had whooping cough, so when I went to Canterbury – the coldest place on earth – to join the army I was in and out of hospital with a lung problem. They discovered I had a crook left lung, with only one lung fully functioning. So I retired from the army after 12 days service and I didn’t see any action.”

Back at the woolshed, aged 20, Mac turned his hand to wool classing, a skill that was both “self-taught” and learned via Correspondence School. Wool classing is the assessment of a fleece after it has been shorn, based on length, strength, colour and fineness, with the goal to create even lines of wool for sale and maximise value. Mac says that, even after all these years, his favourite job is still “handling the wool; every sheep is different”.

At 24, Mac started Pōhara Motels on the Pōhara waterfront “It was the first motel in Golden Bay in the late 50s,” he said, “but I still went up [to the woolshed] on weekends, and during the wintertime when things were quiet.”

In 1970, Mac sold the motels and has been farming ever since. “I was working on my father’s farm with my brother [in Upper Tākaka], and a finishing block on the [West] coast. At one stage we were running 4,000 sheep.”

The family farmed half-breeds and then Romney, shearing twice a year. Much has changed since the early days. “When I started there were only hand shears, and four shearers once did 238 in a day – we thought that was amazing. Today one person can do 300.”

The woolshed moved to electric shearing in the late 1940s with the advent of power in Upper Tākaka. Around this time, Mac believes that Godfrey Bowen “changed wool shearing in New Zealand”. Bowen pioneered the “Bowen method,” whereby the shearer uses their non-shearing hand to stretch out the skin on the sheep to produce an evenly shorn and longer fleece, in turn attracting higher prices.

Mac observed the wool price boom in the early 1950s. “Because of the Korean War, people all round the world demanded wool for uniforms. We were shearing everything that moved and picking wool out of the fences.”

A keen local historian, Mac has written and published four books, with subject material covering Upper Tākaka pioneers and a Harwood family ancestor, Octavius Harwood. A steady stream of his articles has also appeared in historical journals.

As for retirement predictions, on the day of the interview (at the woolshed, of course) Mac’s nephew, Upper Tākaka farmer Jonny Harwood, told The GB Weekly:

on our store. The solutions will be published here in the next issue.

ROSA VOLZ

Mac Harwood in the woolshed. Photo: Supplied.

“When he [Mac] was 65 he told me he was going to retire, then at 75, and then at 85. But he didn’t, but I think he’s for real this time.”

NEWSLINE UPDATES

New twin lane wastewater dump

A new and improved motorhome and caravan waste dump site is being built in Golden Bay thanks to help from the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund.

The car park layout and traffic congestion at the existing dump station next to the Tākaka Information Centre make it difficult for larger mobile homes and caravans to use.

A facility like a dump station needs to be able to provide unlimited access for caravans and mobile homes without the need for unnecessary manoeuvres.

The project has a budget of $180,000, with $107,000 of that coming from the Infrastructure Fund for construction and the cost of the first year’s operation.

A long-term lease has been agreed with Fonterra for a site on Motupipi Street next to the existing wastewater pumping station.

This land will accommodate both the new dump station and added wastewater storage for the pumping station.

The new dump station will have twin lanes, twin disposal units and potable water in compliance with the new drinking water standards for campervans and caravans to replenish their water tanks.

The drain is only for the rain

Now is the time of year when many of us want to give the place a bit of a spruce up before the holiday period. Water blasting and power washing may bring your house, paths, decks and patios up to a sparkling finish, but the process isn’t always the best for the environment.

Chemicals are often used in the washing process, but even biodegradable detergents pollute the environment and are not allowed to enter the stormwater system. Contaminants can also be disturbed during the washing process and these too can be extremely harmful to the environment because the runoff tends to be far more concentrated than when it rains.

The problem is that when this dirty water enters the system it can end up in creeks and waterways and become a threat to wildlife.

As a landowner you are responsible for any work on your property, so even if you are using a contractor, you must ensure they know how to do the job properly.

FOUND directory adds new feature

In the old days, it was a book that was delivered to letterboxes, nowadays the FOUND directory is a fabulous online tool which continues to grow in popularity, and now a new feature has been added to make it even more user-friendly.

The FOUND directory offers searchable listings of community groups and organisations by region or interest and a free profile page for every member group. Whether you’re looking for culture, art, sport, recreation, education or welfare, you’ll discover it on FOUND. But now you can use it to not only find facilities like halls and meeting places but also find out how to book them, in many cases online, for your next event or function. The list of venues is extensive and ranges from small meeting rooms at libraries to halls and sporting facilities.

The FOUND directory is supported by Tasman District and Nelson City Councils and administered by Volunteer Nelson. You can find it here: found.org.nz

You need to ensure that no contaminants enter the stormwater system through downpipes or drains by disconnecting downpipes and diverting water to unsealed ground, or by blocking drains with some sort of bung and then removing the wash-water once the work is done.

Block catchpit outfalls and use a pump or bucket to remove wash-water to unsealed ground or a container or drum. Alternatively, a vacuum truck can be called in to remove the wastewater.

The law is strict when protecting the environment, and there are hefty fines for breaching the Resource Management Act.

To put it simply, the drain is for rain!

Wilding work restarts with more project growth predicted

We are set to restart our schedule of wilding pine control operations for the 2022/23 season with our Jobs for Nature team undertaking drill and fill work and aerial work shortly.

Since 2020, we have teamed up with independent forestry management providers PF Olsen to conduct wilding pine control in the Mount Richmond Management Unit. To date, close to 12,000 ha of the park have been surveyed or had wilding conifer control work carried out as part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) funded activities.

The first year of the project saw five full-time employees carry out 8,707 hours of groundwork, controlling wildings across 200 ha of the park.

The team also gained valuable skills in forestry and restoration work, while navigating often challenging terrain and multi-day excursions into the hills.

Jobs for Nature funding of $620,000 aims to cover 12,480 employment hours over three years. We are also grateful for further funding of $729,524 for the Mount Richmond project in 2022/23, with $613k coming from MPI and the balance provided by the Department of Conservation. We’ve also been pleased to support efforts to eradicate wilding conifers from sections of the Tākaka Hill by our partners Tākaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust.

The Tākaka Hill project is independent from our work around Mount Richmond. However, it is still an important part of wider eradication efforts and recent funding of $125,000 from MPI for 2022/23 will enable further control work on private and public conservation land within the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.

COUNCIL HUI

Meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Tasman Creative Communities Subcommittee

Tuesday 6 December, 10.00 am. No public forum

Audit and Risk Committee

Tuesday 6 December, 1.30 pm. No public forum

Tasman District Council

Friday 9 December, 12.00 pm

Golden Bay Community Board

Monday 12 December, 1.00 pm. Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Tākaka

Tasman District Council

Thursday 15 December, 9.30 am

Golden Bay Santa Parade

Saturday 10 December, 10.00 am, Commercial Street, Tākaka. Join the Rec Park Centre and Tākaka community this festive season with a parade that will warm the cockles of your heart. The Santa parade is a well-celebrated town tradition and has been missed the past couple of years but this year it is back!

For more information visit facebook.com/recparkcentre.goldenbay.

RESULTS

GOLF

16 November. Stableford: C Hadler 38, J Solly 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 J Solly, 4/13 and 8/17 C Hadler, 9/18 R Heuvel. Twos: R Dyce (x2), J Crocker. Best gross: R Dyce 81. 22 November. 5th Daisy (Par): S Rosser, B Miller - even. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Dobbie, 9/18 C Le Comte.

23 November. Stableford: G Allen 36, R Dyce 32, R Tait 32. Closest to Pin: 3/12 J Garner, 4/13 and 9/18 D Jerram, 8/17 R Tait. Twos: D Jerram, J Garner. Best gross: R Dyce 82.

26 November. President’s Trophy R2 (Stableford): N Gardner 37, G Allen 36, A Bradnock 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 9/18 N Gardner, 4/13 P Hay, 8/17 C Hadler. Twos: D Jerram, N Gardner. Two 7/16: N Gardner. Happy wanderer: L Davidson. Best gross: R Dyce 84.

BRIDGE

23 November. Pakawau Pairs Session 2: N/S: P O’Connor/L Godden 57.50%; H and S Rinaldi 52.50%; J Harper/R McDonald 47.50%; A Telford/P Wood 47.50%. E/W: T Packard/D Sarll 59.60%; P Nelson/D Perreau 55.40%; L Bradley/H Curtis 55.40%. Hcap: N/S: P O’Connor/L Godden 60.75%; H & S Rinaldi 56%; E Bradshaw/R Smith 48.25%. E/W: P Nelson/D Perreau 59.40%; L Bradley/H Curtis 48.40%; T Packard/D Sarll 57.60%.

25 November. Individual Session 11: J Massey 63.64%; B Wilson 57.95%; A Telford 56.82%. H/cap: J Massey 66.14%; LField 63.41%; B Wilson 58.45%.

AGM NOTICES

LIVING Wood Fair Society AGM, Monday 5 December, 6pm, at the Earth House, Sustainable Living Centre. All welcome.

COLLINGWOOD Memorial Hall Triennial Meeting. Monday 5 December, 7.30pm, all welcome. A TDC representative will be in attendance. Election of officers for the next three years. Come along and support this local treasure which has been extensively refurbished.

PUPU Hydro Society Inc AGM is to be held on Thursday 8 December, 8pm at the Takaka Bowling Club, Hiawatha Lane, Tākaka.

TAKAKA Rugby Football Club’s 2022 58th AGM will be held on Thursday 8 December, 6.30pm at the GB Rec Park Meeting Room. We welcome all members to attend.

COLLINGWOOD Tennis Club AGM, Monday 12 December, 7pm, at 2 McDonald Place, Collingwood.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

WALKER, Gwenneth Margaret, passed away peacefully at Te Hopai Home in Wellington on 25 November. She was 92. All her family (Melanie, Gerard, Miranda, Mark and Steve) would like to acknowledge the incredible community caregivers involved with her care during her 18 years in the Bay, also all the Golden Bay Community Health staff who helped out. We are just so grateful. A private ceremony for Gwen’s immediate family was held in Wellington this week.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

“ELECTRICITY and climate change – two intertwined policy problems” – a presentation by Geoff Bertram, Senior Associate (Institute of Governance & Policy Studies, Victoria University), Economics lecturer, and prolific writer on energy economics, climate change, and the electricity industry generally. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 9 December, 10.30am. All welcome – non U3A members a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666.

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

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: Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm.

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The Spot, Collingwood,

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR

Horses (including Hoy Classes)

Pet Calves - Cattle – Sheep – Goats – Poultry

Cooking – Home Produce – Wine / Beer - Vegetables

Fruit – Decorative & Cut Flowers - Roses

Native Plants – Art – Home Crafts - Photography.

Children’s classes in all of the above.

LOW ENTRY FEES – EXCELLENT PRIZES

Get your Schedule (Lists of Classes to enter) from NBS Takaka, PGG Wrightson, Earth Gems Flowers & Garden, Rural Service Centre and Vet Clinic, Millers Garage Collingwood, and Langford Store Bainham. Or online from the Royal A&P Society NZ website https://www.ras.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ Golden-Bay-AP-Show-Schedule-2023.pdf

Contact: Jean goldenbayshow@gmail.com, 027 344 3316

Senior Prizegiving

Monday 5 December @7 pm in the School Gym

Families and friends of GBHS students are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the achievements of our senior students, and afterwards to supper in the gym classroom [Students and Guests please be seated from 6.50pm]

HUGE THANK YOU!

GBHS would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who have contributed to our Prizegiving (both Senior and Junior), either with prizes to acknowledge students’ efforts, or by sponsoring pages in the Magazine. Your generosity is greatly appreciated:

Abel Tasman Plumbing and Gas, Alliance Plumbing, Bizphones, Billy Kerrisk Ltd Ray White Golden Bay, BP Takaka, Building Connexion (ITM Takaka), Charlton Family Trust, Country Women's Institute (Uruwhenua Branch), Crombie Lockwood, Earth Gems Flowers and Garden, Fonterra, Federated Farmers GB Province, Frank Byrne Builder, Frazer and Kerry Wilson, Fresh Choice Takaka, GBHS Home and School Association, GBHS Reunion Committee, Golden Bay Community Board, Glasgow Harley Solicitors, Golden Bay A&P Association, Golden Bay Air, Golden Bay Dental Centre, Golden Bay Hammer Hardware, Golden Bay Plumbing and Gas, Golden Bay Returned and Services Association, Golden Bay Rubbish Collection, Health Post, Laser Electrical, Lions Club of Golden Bay, Manawhenua Ki Mohua, McKee Trust, Mussel Inn, OfficeMax, NBS Takaka, Naylor Love Construction, Noble PM Ltd, Port Tarakohe Ltd, Philip and Rose Windle, Rural Service Centre, Savage Family, Shade Upholstery & PVC, Takaka Concrete Products, Take Note Takaka, Tasman District Council Mayor’s Office, TradeZone Takaka, Trash Palace, Tui Spiritual & Educational Trust, Waitapu Engineering, Wholemeal Cafe and WSP (NZ).

Alison Menary is very happy to announce that Helen and Phillip Beck are the new owners of Pipeworx. Alison wishes them all the best with their new venture and urges all existing customers to welcome them and give them support.

Alison also wishes to thank all the loyal customers for supporting Pipeworx throughout the 15 years that John and Alison have owned Pipeworx.

/ Hua tākaro

Health Care Assistants

(Casual positions available)

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team who are committed to providing the very best in health care to the Golden Bay community.

Our Health Care Assistants are supported through career progression, including apprenticeships in conjunction with Career Force, which is an accredited NZQA Qualification.

About Us Golden Bay Community Health is an Integrated Health Facility that includes a wide range of primary, secondary and community care including 24 hospital and rest home beds and acute/flexi-beds.

About You

• Experience in General/Aged Care is desirable

• Friendly, helpful and compassionate

Please note to apply for this position you must:

1. Be eligible to work in NZ

2. Receive a satisfactory police check

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you today. Don’t hesitate - apply online now at nbph.org.nz/careers

For more information please contactVictoria Hingaia, Nurse Manager Victoria.Hingaia@nbph.org.nz

Waitapu Engineering Ltd are looking for a motivated person to join our busy team over the summer period.

General Engineering skills and a good work ethic are essential. Please email your CV to admin@waitapuengineering.co.nz

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

A’S & B’s Collective, home improvements and maintenance. Ph 022 525 9963 or check Facebook for info.

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.

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.

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

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

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

FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www. goldenbayflowers.co.nz. Teresa Brough Designer Florist.

FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432.

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

Central Takaka School

Teacher Aide Position

Central Takaka School is looking to employ a teacher aide to support learning in our multi-level classrooms. The position is 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday. This position starts February 2023.

For application forms or if you have any questions or wish to discuss this position please contact Steve on 525 9200 or principal@centraltakaka.school.nz.

Applications close 9th December at 3pm.

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING

Maintenance, leaks, repairs and roofing supplies. Licensed Roofer. Ph 027 395 0037.

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

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

We are looking for a full time mechanic to join our team.

• You will need to be able to work on your own or as part of a team.

• Have the ability to work well under pressure.

• Be reliable, honest & hardworking.

• WOF ticket or able to get

• Have proven work history on a range of vehicles/machines

If this sounds like you, drop your CV into the office, or email it to orange@xtra.co.nz

RETAIL MANAGER

We are seeking a Retail Manager to join our team. Become an integral part of our awesome pharmacy team that are committed to providing high levels of customer care and advice to the Golden Bay community.

WE ARE SEEKING

An empathetic and customer focused person to join our team. Customer service experience would be advantageous as would previous work in the health and well-being sector.

ARE YOU WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in this role you will;

+ bring positive energy

+ have great communication skills, enabling you to approach customers in a friendly welcoming manner, and providing them with a rewarding customer experience

+ be self-motivated and show initiative

+ eye for detail and accuracy

+ enjoy working efficiently within a team environment, supporting and contributing to a cooperative organisational culture

TO APPLY: Please email Julia pharmacyapplicants123@gmail.com or phone 021 128 0074 to find out more.

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.

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

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph 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.

WATERWORK.NZ: Design for on-site wastewater and storm water management. Building consents, resource consents and renewal, assessments for subdivision, existing system inspection. Specialist designs for minimal impact sustainable systems such as AES and constructed wetlands. info@ waterwork.nz, ph 524 8222.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

PALMVILLE Café, Wainui Bay, requires casual experienced barista café staff during the busy summer holiday period. Please contact palmvillecoffee@gmail.com

DEEP tissue massage, trigger points, accupressure for muscle pain, reduced mobility, stress, sports. Lymphatic drainage for lymphoedema, post surgery. 28 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337.

CAROLYN Simon: Craniosacral therapy, naturopathic consults, personalised herbals and flower essences.Txt 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544.

LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, herbal apothecary, iridology analysis, reflexology, reiki master. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, 027 451 9797.

LOLLY Dadley-Moore. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, professional supervision. Ph 027 338 9504, inbodyhealth.co.nz

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $40 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

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 thrive.therapies@gmail.com | www.thrivetherapies.co.nz

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

NOW

JANUARY

FEBRUAR

GRAZING

MODERN

CARPET

PROPERTY WANTED

/ Rawa hiahia

LOCAL resident needs rental dwelling. Ph Redwood 027 359 4522.

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

HOUSE to rent: The Golden Bay Housing Trust has an upcoming vacancy at one of our three-bedroom houses. We invite expressions of interest from working families with children looking for longer-term (five years) rental accommodation in a quality environment. Information on eligibility criteria and application forms can be obtained from: Alli Gardener at the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust, 84 Commercial Street, Tākaka or an application form can be sent to you electronically by emailing alli@gbwct.org.nz. All completed applications forms to be received by the Golden Bay Housing Trust no later than 12 noon Friday 27 January 2023. All applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be considered by the trust board. Please direct any enquiries to Alli Gardener, secretary, Golden Bay Housing Trust during working hours or by emailing alli@ gbwct.org.nz

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA Gallery: 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd), Clifton, Tākaka. Ph 525 7007. Open most days, 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www.earthseagallery. com

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Open Sundays, weather permitting, 10.30am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934. Tōtaranui hill.

WHOLEMEAL CAF É , open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER

FARE-THEE-WELL ROGAINE. Puponga Park Farm. Fun for all. See: goldenbayatc.org

SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER

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

MONDAY 5 DECEMBER

L IONS BINGO, 5 and 19 December, 6.30pm at Senior Citizens’ Hall, Tākaka.

TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER

FUNDRAISING QUIZ NIGHT for the Youth Habitat at Molly B’s. 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) to 9pm. Firewood, meat, grocery and goodie raffles to be drawn at end of night. Teams of 4-6 people, prizes available, tickets available from the Youth Habitat. Contact tullia@gbwct.org.nz for more info

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

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAY 7 DECEMBER

COSTUME HIRE, The Playhouse, Park Ave. Now by appointment only, to book ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings please).

Ō NEKAK Ā PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly – 4 and 18 December; traditional service (with a speaker) held on 11 December.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm Sundays.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship at 10am. Ian and Karen Davidson.

THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER

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

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS LUNCH at Molly B’s Pōhara, 12 noon. Please ph Roy 525 9242 if attending.

DECEMBER

Friday 2nd 4:00: The Woman King (R13) 8:00: Poltergeist (PG) Friday Night Horror!! Saturday 3rd 2:00: The Nutcracker & the Magic Flute (PG) Encore! 5:00: A Stitch in Time (M) FINAL 8:00: Everybody Hates Johan (M) (subtitles) Sunday 4th 5:00: Mister Organ (M) 8:00: McCurry: The Pursuit of Colour (G) Tuesday 22nd 8:00: The Woman King (R13) Treat Tuesday $12!

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 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. 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. Open Thursday 4pm till late and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am till late. Low and slow ribs Saturday evening.

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.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 3rd MUSSEL INN 30th BIRTHDAY PARTY!! with THE COWPOKERS + THE FRASER ROSS EXPERIENCE + RAMSHACKLE. FREE!

Thu 8th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome.

Sat 10th GYPSY PICKERS - 30 years on and still rockin’. FREE!

Thu 15th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - 7.30pm, $5 koha, all welcome.

Sat 17th ALBI AND THE WOLVES - high energy alt indie folk. $15.

Thu 22nd QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome. (last for the season)

Thu 29th RAW COLLECTIVE - live hip hop-funk-soul. $15.

Sat 31st New Year’s Eve with DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS + DOW P’DOW DOW + GENRE FLUID. $35 tix @ eventfinda - limited and half sold! $40 gate sales from 5pm if available.

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz