The GB Weekly - 9 December 2022

The 100 or so competitors who took part in last Saturday afternoon’s rogaine at Puponga Farm Park enjoyed near-perfect conditions as they walked, ran, rock-hopped and bushwhacked around the base of Farewell Spit.

A total of 40 teams of various sizes and age ranges signed up for the Fare-Thee-Well event. All those who set out from Triangle Flat returned safely and within the time limits.

Rogaine is a cross country navigation sport similar to orienteering, but requires competitors to collect as many points as possible by visiting dozens of control points within a set time. It’s a test of both mind and body – with the brain calculating the optimum route between the points while the legs provide the transport.

Saturday’s competition, organised by The Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club in association with New Zealand Rogaine Association, was a three-hour event but teams could take the option of completing after two hours. The 72 control points were distributed across the farm park in myriad locations, including on trees, under rock formations and in the sand dunes. The course encompassed limestone hills with spectacular views over

Within 30 minutes of the 1pm start, rogainers were arriving at one of the most distant control locations, high up on the Triangle Valley hills overlooking the spit. The team duo Iyla Lamason and Archie Darwen were among the first to bag the 100 points on offer – a reward for the challenging climb. The two Golden Bay High School students were clearly happy with their start. “It’s going well,” said Iyla.

A few minutes later, Katie Malthus and Maryann Cant arrived to add to their growing points tally. “It’s definitely worth the trip,” said Katie who, along with her teammate, had travelled from Nelson.

One hour into the event, competitors were spread far and wide, dotted ant-like along every skyline, across the outer beach and over the sand dunes.

At Fossil Point, the northernmost part of the course, teams were having some difficulty locating control point 92 described on the control card as “Number on boulder in nook”. As they hunted for the 90-point control tag,

a two-woman team from Nelson explored several “nooks” but abandoned their search after disturbing a recumbent fur seal. Hot on their heels, the Motueka High School Adventure Racing Team came to try their luck, running across the flat, firm sand and leaping over rocks. “It’s our final training before the national adventure racing champs,” said one of the runners.

Back at the finishing line, next to the woolshed on Triangle Flat, Piers and Jenny Maclaren were registering teams as they came in. Once everyone was accounted for, Piers announced Nelson-based Georgia Whitla and Pat Higgins as the winning team, explaining they had managed to visit all the controls in a shade over two hours, thereby amassing 3800 points – the maximum possible. It was an impressive feat, but perhaps not too much of a surprise as Georgia is a multiple World Rogaine champion and the reigning Mixed Team New Zealand champion. She clearly enjoys running on the spit. “We came to the last one,” said Georgia. “It’s a great place to come.”

Runners-up were another duo from Nelson, but third place went to a local team – very local in fact: despite having never previously...

Many significant social and environmental problems do not respect local, regional, or national boundaries. Attempts to solve a problem at one scale can create problems at others, especially when policies are developed by growth biased decision-makers. The only way to solve such problems is by tackling the underlying cause – economic growth – and strive instead for improved wellbeing.

Continuous growth and use of resources are at the root of our global and local issues. The prevalent local government discourse of “more = better”, or “more, but sustainable = better” should therefore be rejected and a science-based policy approach taken which addresses the root cause rather than tinkers with its side-effects.

Tasman District Council, in common with most local bodies, is fixated with the idea of continuous economic growth, but the time is right to establish a new way forward, because more economic growth does not necessarily equate to increased socio-economic benefits, but rather has adverse effects on society and the environment.

Scientific evidence that shows we (locally and globally) are heading for ecological tipping points. Indeed, at last month’s COP27, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres stated: “We are on a highway to climate hell.” Catastrophic events are increasingly likely as the climate crisis evolves, so we urgently need to shift our focus towards non-polluting, socially supportive and environmentally restorative practises and principles. Decision-makers must act now – and they have popular support; according to the Global Commons Survey (2021) of 20 countries, over 70 per cent of respondents wanted “wellbeing economies” with governments moving beyond economic growth focused imperatives to focus on environmental restoration and protection.

The current economic ideals that are pursued by our local and central Government are detached from planetary limitations and, while consumerist capitalist striving has provided benefits, it has led to decreased wellbeing for New Zealanders. Moreover, local and central government assume that health organisations can address societal pathologies through health promotion programmes; lifestyle choices that lead to worsened wellbeing tend to be met with reactive “downstream” methods rather than proactive...

Farewell Spit, open paddocks, ponds, dunes, beaches on both the Tasman Sea and Golden Bay coasts, and even some gnarly scrub and swampland.

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Golden Bay High School students Iyla Lamason and Archie Darwen reach a control point in Saturday’s Fare-Thee-Well Rogaine. Photo: Jo Richards.

It was time for meeting old friends and new whilst imbibing Mussel Inn brews, dancing to rollicking rock bands or simply enjoying fireside and outdoor ambience.

The Mussel’s 30th anniversary celebrations, held last Saturday, was a night enjoyed by all.

One set of steps for a man (or woman, or child), one giant leap for Golden Bay’s grandstand restoration.

Last Thursday, contractors actually installed, not one, but two sets of steps – one at either end of the structure.

The wide staircases will allow safe access and egress to the grandstand, which is due to officially open at the Golden Bay A&P Show on 21 January 2023.

Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust Inc trustee Hazel Pearson witnessed the installation of the steel steps. “…It is symbolic,” said Hazel. “I haven’t calculated the years and months since they took them down.”

Long-time Ōnekakā local, Humfrey Newton, was the first patron through the door of the Mussel Inn when it opened its doors 30 years ago. Photo: Ronnie Short.

JO RICHARDS

RONNIE SHORT

Tributes paid to “fantastic” teacher

“Margie

Margie Little, the Dean of Māori at

Bay High School, is retiring after 35 years of teaching Te Reo and tikanga Māori. A poroaki (farewell) was held last Sunday at the GBHS gymnasium.

Members of her own whānau spoke of her work ethic and dedication, past students shared their experiences, and fellow teachers gave thanks, appreciating her support and guidance. During Margie’s time as kaiako, hundreds if not thousands of students have learned from her. Almost every speaker mentioned the love they held for Margie. Manawhenua ki Mohua members expressed admiration and pride, and opened the proceedings with the haunting sound of conch shells blown by Eddie Ford, Robin Slow and Eric Lander. Flanking the tane were karangatias Makere Chapman, Laurelee Duff and Mairangi Reiher.

High school principal Linda Tame, as emcee, invited anyone to speak. Margie’s son Anthony spoke first.

“You are a fantastic teacher and probably the most hardworking person I have ever met.”

Haydon Ward-Holmes, a Board Of Trustees representative and Margie’s nephew, followed with: “Thank you for your knowledge, inspiring work...On behalf of the school board, thank you for all you have passed on over the years.”

Margie’s daughter, Talia Lynch shared memories of her mother getting up to milk cows before school, the privilege of having Margie teach her, and her legendary skill at making frybread. The reference to frybread was repeated by peers, students and others in the know throughout the afternoon.

Work colleagues Jeanine Taylor, Glenda Allinson, Neil Wilson, Abby Gilligan and Cherie Chamberlain all expressed their respect, gratitude and aroha for Margie. Each spoke of experiencing great support and a confidence boost in speaking te reo under her guidance.

Neil acknowledged the unfairness of Margie being the only Māori in a school “when everything to do with te ao Māori falls to that person.

Charles Riley, a student about 20 years ago, now works in research and biology on the other side of the world. He drew a comparison: “In biology, everything is connected...and we are connected too. It’s about the community that starts with one person to another and one community to another. When that falls apart, that’s what pathology is”.

Mihirangi Rangihika, a more recent past student, thanked Margie “for everything, because before, I wasn’t even able to speak.”

She then blew the audience away, singing a waiata with an incredible voice that moved many people to tears.

Reverend Harvey Ruru expressed his joy in Mihirangi’s song to Margie. “I am so proud...what a beautiful teacher you are.”

Robin Slow spoke of Margie’s whānau, who gifted the land to the school in the beginning – 160 years ago – and the legacy she leaves behind. He acknowledged her evolving roles over 40+ years as kaitiaki, student, kaiako and rangatira.

He offered a Māori perspective of retirement. “[The word] retirement should be banned. It’s a colonial expression, it’s not a Māori construct. Whakatā, on the other hand, is about taking a breath, a pause...You are a true kuia now, one with knowledge that will continue to enhance this place, and we will call on you.”

Gifts given to Margie included a whalebone heru from Haydon, a beautiful kete containing a conch shell from Manawhenua ki Mohua, and a bouquet of flowers, to which Margie exclaimed, “Oh, too much!”

She expressed her thanks to all, admitting it had been a challenging journey as one of 14 children all who were raised without te reo.

“It’s good to see the change and acceptance with the normalising of te reo. I think that’s the thing that’s going to solidify us as a nation.”

A light supper and refreshments followed in a convivial atmosphere.

RONNIE SHORT

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sustained that for such an amazing length of time...I am full of admiration for your achievements, Margie, and wish you a long and happy retirement.”

Margie Little, seated centre front, enjoying son Anthony’s “I love these last minute speaking roles” tribute. Photo: Ronnie Short.

LETTERS

Dig me up buttercup

Winter pugging is a tough problem. Northwest Europe has been gaining 70mm of extra yearly rainfall per decade since the 1960s. Northwest America is similar. Here in the South Island’s west we seem to be having the same problem. Managing soil is becoming more of a challenge. This is exacerbated by the problem with Dock and giant buttercup. Pre grazing, the extent of the weeds’ shade zone kills or weakens nearby grass. That means the dense surface grass root structure, which can prevent pugging, is lost. These weeds have coarse, deep roots, rather than the fine dense horizontal root growth of grass, so do not provide soil stability and encourage pugging. The trick would be to have dense grass tillering, and high stolon density for the clover being matched by extra dense near-surface root density to stabilise the soil, and strong cellular strength so roots don’t snap like asparagus shoots. If the sward has lots of growth points, then less nitrogen will be required to feed cows coming into the milking season. There is some indication that green waste compost can bring some of these benefits to the sward. There may be other ways. Unfortunately, our agricultural institutions lack the funding to bring in biological control of the main weed pest giant buttercup. This weed has caused large production losses for many decades partly by leaving the soil with a weak structure. Partly by costly artificial control, partly by replacement of productive sward with non-productive weed. Institutional help has been long needed by farmers to provide soil protection.

David Rose

working; give me another four months to see what happens.” She said: “No”. If I wanted to try alternative cures, then she would cut me off the system and if I were to have another ultrasound I would have to pay for it. If I wanted to go back to her, should I change my mind in case of sudden growth, I would have to go through a GP.

My question is: so, the Government is prepared to pay for an aspired needle, mammography and extensive surgery, plus radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but not a simple ultrasound to check it up?

If the surgeon really cared, she would have said: “OK, I don’t believe in your hocus-pocus choice of treatment but please let’s keep an eye on this lump”.

Freedom of choice is yet again tampered with.

Giuliana Morani

Access to antivirals

With the increase of Covid-19 cases and the imminent influx of thousands of holiday makers, can we please get some clarification of what happens if we catch Covid and we are over 55? The TV advert says we can get the “antiviral jab” but on enquiring at the doctors [GBCH], the receptionist said only people with pre-existing problems or immune problems can get it. I was also told the same thing at Golden Bay Pharmacy as they have to be in-line with the doctors. There are a lot of us healthy seniors who might not be so healthy if we get Covid and can’t access the antiviral jab.

Jennie Morris

British Crown should cough up

I was pleased to hear the Prime Minister’s apology to Ngāti Maniapoto last weekend. I hope her $177 million reimbursement pledge eases the pain caused.

According to teara.govt.nz it seems that this brings total Treaty settlements to a value of around $2,500,000,000 to date.

As those who originally plundered, raped and pillaged these lands were British interests, a $2.5 billion dollar bill should be sent to The Crown, UK, not thrown at current New Zealand taxpayers.

Bruce Collings

Response from Ruth Robson GBCH:

[You can] request antiviral medication if you have already tested positive for Covid and you are eligible for antivirals ie, over 65 (or 55 if Māori or Pacific) and have reduced immunity or long-term conditions. These antiviral medications should be taken within the first five days of Covid symptoms to be effective.

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Lifting the lid?

A deep philosophical question: now that we have developing gender(s) equality, is it alright for me to leave the seat up?

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Floating an idea about jet skis

I spent a lovely afternoon at Tata beach last Sunday. Sun, blue skies, a gentle breeze – what more could you want? Well, I did find myself wishing for some more quiet. There were a couple of jet skis out and about, and after a while the noise started to really irritate me. Now everyone’s idea of fun is different, and I won’t suggest banning jet skis altogether. But I noticed that when the boats moved away the noise really diminished. My request to all jet ski users is this: would you please go as far away from the shore as you feel comfortable and do your rounds out there? It means that all the other people at the beach and on the water can enjoy their activities in relative quiet. Thank you.

Cancer conundrum

Nina Sobhani

I felt a lump in my breast, so I went to have a scan. The radiologist said: “This is cancer”. Because it was very small and on the skin surface I asked if I could have it removed surgically without further tests such as aspired needles and mammography. No, they wouldn’t. After six months though, during which they would call me with horror stories of metastasis in the bones and brain and liver and so on, they changed their minds and agreed to have it removed if I signed a paper that would allow them to remove my breast if they found out the cancer was aggressive. The surgeon would tell me she was so worried about me. At this point she got me to do another ultrasound. The lump had not grown. So, I said: “Well, what I’ve been doing during these six months might be

Thank you to all the beautiful guests and auction buyers at the recent Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Charity Dinner held at the Zatori last Friday. The generosity of local businesses and artists was incredible in providing items for a hotly contested auction, notably: Hopgood’s & Co and Neil and Sari Hodgson; NBS; ITM; Estuary Arts; Hans Bauer; Torpedo 7; Leigh and Gary Climo; Teresa Brough; and Billy Kerrisk; and to King Salmon; Kahurangi Wine; Zatori; Willow Creek Eggs; Westhaven Shellfish; and Med Foods for providing beautiful ingredients, and Taylors for the linen. This generosity was matched by the spirited bidders, which even saw spouses fighting it out to win some items!

A massive thank you to: impressive local chefs Mike Rimu and Kris who produced an exquisite four-course meal; waiter Colin; Craig Taylor for extracting so much money; Kylie and Di who took lots of brilliant photos; the effervescent; and superorganised Tracey Walker for sharing her stunning venue and enabling this awesome, fun-filled evening to take place. And finally, a huge amount of gratitude to Paula Muddle and the heli-crews who provide such an incredible and vital service for our community. One we hope we’ll never need but know that some of us will. Friday night was a perfect reminder of just how fortunate we are to live where we do. What a wonderful world.

Alan McDermott

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SANTA PARADE

GBHS waka ama

Golden Bay High School (GBHS) students recently participated in a waka ama race Waka Te Tasman in Kaiteriteri, hosted by Motueka Waka Ama Club (MWAC). The event drew people from across New Zealand to enjoy the scenic coastline and hospitality of MWAC.

The GBHS team of Iyla Lamason, Maren Haldane, Archie Darwen, Zeb Nicholls-Clapp and Tristan De Vos were in a category mix under-16s and completed 8km in 54 minutes 24 seconds, which put them in second place. “This was a top effort as this team didnt train for this event due to other sporting obligations,” says Matua Eric Lander.

The team is keen to continue to participate in local events and hope to start training over the summer break.

Eric mentioned that this sport is a great way for students to interact with other schools in this sport: “It’s great for team building and a way of implementing cultural values. This sport is a team effort and with positive affirmation the team connect to complete with a high regard of achievement.

Ngā mihi mahana nga tuira/acknowledgment to these students.”

WHAKAARO

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... “upstream” drivers.

Top-down measures could include regulations that impede harmful business practices and products, constrict excessive resources use and focus on improving socioecological support systems. For example, not allowing burn-offs to get rid of green waste would improve air quality (health benefits) and reduce carbon outputs. And, having community-managed public food-producing areas instead of lawns would provide food security for communities when supply chains fail or when products become unattainable for low-income households.

Research indicates that subjective wellbeing (SWB) is more strongly correlated with psychological support rather than with higher levels of prosperity and, consequently, a transformative shift away from consumerist capitalism would be likely to improve SWB. Such an ideological metamorphosis requires “economic costs” to be reframed as “societal investments”.

To sustain wellbeing in the Tasman region, decisionmakers need to change the business-as-usual narrative. One approach is degrowth economics which is a process of political and social change that reduces a society’s throughput while improving the quality of life – manifested in reduced working hours, localised supply and consumer chains, regenerative agriculture, reduced consumption of certain products by institutions and public, enhanced community connectedness, repairing and reusing products, providing a living wage for all, along with policies to support these behaviours.

Living within planetary limits will mean reducing many activities, however, limits can provide a deeper meaning of existence via shared striving for common goals. It is essential for council to reduce socio-ecological harms and make a transformative shift in ideals and policies that guide us forwards. And it is the duty of the public to ensure council decision-makers are held accountable.

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SUBMITTED

Recalling the Bay’s 35 Post Offices

ANITA PETERS

The new Golden Bay Museum summer exhibition, Keeping in Touch , tells the stories of 35 Post Offices once operating in the Bay. Whether in goldmining, coal mining, farming or flax processing communities, they sprang up with each new settlement to provide a vital link with the outside world. “It’s almost a complete history of the Bay itself,” says archivist and researcher Sally Gaffney. “I think that’s why it’s so important to show, that is was more than just communication”.

The exhibition is based on the booklet “Post Offices of Golden Bay” backed up by the research files of Robin Startup, an authority on New Zealand Post Offices. Each office is documented in detail and illustrated with photographs and maps. One of the most famous was in Bainham, memorialised in a huge photograph of Lorna Langford in Langford Store.

Two more Post Office “buffs” added very rare items to the exhibition. John McCelland, a postmark and stamp collector, contributed his unique postmark collection, now

photocopied for public viewing; and John Dearing, who has also written a book on New Zealand post offices. John loaned not only a tiny letter with possibly the smallest stamp in the world, but also an old envelope addressed to Massacre Bay. This could possibly be the earliest date-stamped letter arriving in Golden Bay’s first post office, Waitapu, in 1861, less than three weeks after it opened.

An intriguing display of memorabilia includes an original post sack, letter scales and a telegraph pole loaned by Paul Sangster and erected by Alan and Roy from ITM. An old telephone exchange switchboard has been matched with authentic headphones donated by the Ferrymead Post and Telegraph Society

in Christchurch.

A big red post box, recreated by Robin Manson, invites children to post letters, for the experience of receiving a “snail mail” reply that includes a commemorative bookmark.

An all-ages art competition, based on three Post Office sketches by artist Kathy Reilly, will be judged monthly by artist April Hay, and encourages limitless creativity.

Researched by Sally Gaffney and created by museum services manager Karen Johnson and technician Lee Rzoska, this exhibition’s unique perspective on Golden Bay history has something of interest for everyone.

On display until the end of April. MondayFriday,10am-4pm; Saturday 10am–2pm.

Sukhita Langford, second cousin of Bainham postmistress Lorna Langford (recently deceased), poses with a giant photograph of Lorna taken by John McDermott in 1998 inside the Langford Store. Photo: Anita Peters.

Emotions run high at prizegiving

Collingwood Area School’s senior prizegiving took place in the school hall last Friday.

The atmosphere was permeated with feelings of pride, appreciation and a little sadness, but oodles of aroha.

Board of Trustees (BOT) members, senior school teachers and community group representatives sat to one side of the podium, waiting their turn to present awards to the gathered students. Silence fell when the school bell tolled at 11am and head student Lilly Bain gave the command “E tu” for all to stand. She led a karakia followed by a waiata and a short introductory welcome.

BOT chair Brendan Richards welcomed everyone, and acknowledged the challenging past two years, with particular reference to Covid and the passing of two much-loved staff members, Irene Pomeroy and Garry Lewis.

He commended staff for putting the students first during the disruptive construction work throughout the year. He also noted Elizabeth McPherson for fostering tikanga Māori, and principal Hugh Gully for his “phenomenal” work.

Addressing the four school leavers, Brendan shared some words of advice.

“Please take the opportunities presented to you...take the gift CAS has given you and use it to make the world a better place.”

Hugh began his address in te reo Māori before expressing his excitement at being able to add a mokopuna to his whakapapa.

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Emphasising the importance of reading, writing and maths as basic grounding skills, Hugh also advised that having a plan is “really, really important”. He quoted Winston Churchill: “Never, never, never give up.” Wishing the leaving students good luck, he advised them to “be kind, and take care of each other”.

Throughout the ensuing prizegiving, many tears were shed as teachers, students and families rejoiced at the students’ achievements, and as Irene and Garry were acknowledged during the addresses.

Overwhelmed by emotion, team leader of the CAS Secondary Syndicate, Lloyd McPherson, announced the inaugural Lewis Memorial Award for Excellence in Maths and Experimental Science.

“In commemoration of a very special man...mentor, friend and exceptional teacher...Garry’s knowledge of science and maths that he’s given to this community will go on for a very long time.”

To the leaving students he said: “Every time a student leaves, it leaves a hole – there’s always a space for you to return. You all leave your mauri behind in this place.

“It’s always your home, and we are always your whānau.”

It was clear from the valedictory speeches of the four leaving students that their time at CAS had been not just one of education, but of whānau and community.

The Dux award went to Alvin Rhodes, who was also awarded 1st place overall in NCEA Level 3 Academic Achievement, and 1st in Chemistry, Calculus, Physics and Metal Technology.

Following the speeches, Iris Garbutt led an emotionally stirring haka. She is the recipient of the inaugural Te Tai Tapu Award gifted by Manawhenua ki Mohua for continual learning of Te Reo and upholding Māori culture.

Full results will be printed in next week’s GB Weekly

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Recipient of the inaugural Manawhenua ki Mohua Te Tai Tapu Award, Iris Garbutt beams as her peers deliver a waiata. From left, Cherie Byrne, Elda Heywood, Iris. Photo: Ronnie Short.

School leavers give their valedictory speeches. CAS Dux Alvin Rhodes keeps his short. To his right: Head Students Lilly Bain, Hayley Page, Nicole Custers. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Collingwood Area School would like to thank the following families and businesses who donated to our 2022 prize giving. Your ongoing generosity is hugely appreciated by our kura!

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GOLF

28 November.

November.

C Gilbert & M Dobbie 1 up. Stableford: B Miller 42, S Rosser 40. Closest to pin: 9/18 B Miller. 3 December. Wendt Trophy - Malkeys R3: G Allen +8, R Heuvel +3, R Dyce +1. Closest to pin: 3/12 N Gardner, 4/13, 8/17, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: R Heuvel. R Dyce (2), N Gardner (2). Happy wanderer: D Hoogduin. Best gross: R Davis 80. BRIDGE

30 November. Pakawau Pairs Session 3: L Roberts/P Smith 61.90%; P and B Wilson 58.49%; P Panzeri/C Webster 55%. H/cap: L Roberts/P Smith 61.90%; P and B Wilson 58.99%; P Panzeri/C Webster 54.50%.

2 December. Summer Breeze Session 1: H Curtis 54.69%; J Massey 53.13%; K Van Der Struys 53.13%. H/cap: L Field 57.22%; J Massey 55.63%; C Mead 51.50%.

ATHLETICS

Podium placings for Tākaka athletes.

9-year-old girls: Aleisha Best: second in shotput (5.95m). Annabelle Archbold: third in shotput (4.75m). 10-year-old boys: Cooper Strange: first in 100m (15.17s); second in 200m (31.74s) and high jump (1.22m). Blake McCleely: second in 1500m (6:38.62s). Harrison Archbold: third in 200m (32.05s). 12-13-year-old boys: Lucas McCleely: first in 1500m (5:49.74s). Aiden Best: second in shotput (7.56m). 13-yearold girls: Ruby Darwen: first in high jump (1.35m) and long jump (4.34m); second in 100m (14.07s) and 800m (2:49.52s). Paige Baigent: second in high jump (1.35m) and long jump (4.29m); third in discus (16.75m). 15-year-old girls: Iyla Lamason: second in long jump (4.01m – new club record); second in discus (9.79m); third in 100m (14.72s). Ella Baigent: first in discus (13.46m); second in shotput (7.60m).

Tākaka athletes shine in cup comp

Tākaka’s young athletes enjoyed a triumphant day at the Cockeram Cup inter-club competition, held last Sunday at Saxton Field.

Tākaka Athletics competition secretary Maree Fleming said conditions were ideal, records tumbled, and podium finishes were plentiful. “Thankfully the weather was perfect for the kids, and their season’s bests got slammed; getting a placing was a bonus for them.”

The team of 13 athletes, some of whom were new to competition, put in strong performances across a wide range of track and field events, including sprint and middle-distance running, shot put, discus, high jump and long jump.

One of the highlights was 15-year-old Iyla Lamason setting a club record (held by Lauren Gardiner since 2014) in the long jump with a season’s best of 4.01m.

Maree is delighted with the attitude displayed by the Bay’s young athletes. “The kids are settling into the competitions and beating their season’s bests regularly. They show support and sportsmanship to their fellow team members and other club competitors, and seeing them make new friendships with other club athletes is delightful.”

She acknowledged all those who supported the team. “Thank you to all the awesome parents and family that came

along, supported the kids, and helped with our designated event; you are amazing.”

And she had a message for her athletes: “Well done to everyone; you keep getting better and better, and that’s what it’s all about.”

Rogainers race around spit

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...rogained, Puponga Farm Park manager Shane Ricketts and three sons, Turi, Cooper and Logan, used their knowledge of the terrain to good effect.

Reflecting on the day, event co-organiser Richard English said the generous response of competitors to the plight of Golden Bay High School adventure racer Isaac Pawley had generated “a reasonable surplus to pass on to the Pawley family”.

Acknowledging all those who had contributed to the event, Richard began by thanking the farm manager.

“Shane has been wonderfully accommodating for the event – he even water blasted the floor of the woolshed to ensure that it was spick-and-span for everybody. I should also note our thanks to the landowners DOC and Manawhenua Ki Mohua, our cartographer Geoff Aitken, Ray White and, last but definitely not least, all the volunteers who helped to put out controls, tackle all the on the day jobs and the recovery of the controls.”

JO RICHARDS

Tākaka’s Ruby Darwen took first place in the high jump at the Cockeram Cup competition, clearing 1.35m. Photo: Supplied.

The Tākaka Athletics team at Saxton Fields. Photo: Supplied.

Winners Georgia Whitla and Pat Higgins. Photo: Jo Richards.

Members of the Motueka High School Adventure Racing Team make their way to Fossil Point. Photos: Jo Richards.

Tākaka team: Liz McRae, Amy Thornborrow and Teresa Weir.

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THE Golden Bay Community Board meeting will take place at the Golden Bay Service Centre on Monday 12 December, commencing at 1pm. Please note the change of day and time. Agenda and reports, along with a Zoom link are available on the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz

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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.

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

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679. We have some early deadlines before Christmas - see notice on page 4 of this issue.

CLASSIFIEDS

NEW OWNERS !!! NEW ERA !!!

Same Fantastic Staff !!!

Same Place !!!

Join Helen, Phillip, Darryl and Nathan for nibbles (while they last) on Monday 12 December to help celebrate New Beginnings

Open 8am – 5pm

11-13 Buxton Lane, Takaka shop@pipeworx.co.nz 03 525 9482

• deposits

• withdrawals

• account maintenance

• 100 in-calf heifers, well grown, 100% record with very high indexes. Capital stock line of X-breds.

• Several lines of high index carry-over cows

• new card and PIN enquiries (you may need to bring your driver’s licence)

• help with opening a new account

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Golden Bay High School would like to express our appreciation and thanks to the following businesses and individuals for their invaluable support of our Gateway programme during 2022: Naylor Love, Orange Mechanical, Takaka Tyres and Mechanical, Mohua Construction, Georgie Moleta Butcheress, Golden Bay Kindergarten, The Dangerous Kitchen, The Bread Mobile, Whitianga, TG Couriers, Collingwood Area School, Goodness 2 Go, Aaron McKenna, Waitapu Engineering, Mana the Plumber, Alliance Plumbing, Clearwater Mussels, TBE Treecare, Paul Manson, Unichem Motueka, Golden Bay Motorcycles, Takaka Primary School, Sollys, Golden Bay Appliances, Zentec, Mussel Inn, The Wholemeal Cafe, Roots Bar, PhysEx Rehabilitation and Performance, Jack Stevens Arboriculture.

We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals for their willingness to be involved in the Gateway programme. We are very fortunate to have such fantastic support from the community.

If you have skills and knowledge to share and would be willing to have a senior student in 2023 for a Gateway work experience placement, please contact Dom Hammond at GBHS (dominic.hammond@gbh.school.nz)

Don Hammond, Gateway Co-ordinator & Raewyn Solly, Gateway Administrator

MISSING FROM RIWAKA,

Please, if you know anything at all, have a heart and pass the information on to us. If you have them, please find it in yourself to do the right thing and return them, tie them up outside the vets or leave them at one of the addresses offered online. Or tell us you found them and claim the reward, just let them come home!

Generous reward offered.

Debi 027 332 2701

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.

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

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.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana

Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147.

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

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.

KIERAN PARISH / 0273262016 trailcraftnz@gmail.com

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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.

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.

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz

ACC registered

Property Management

The role of a Landlord or Property Manager is more than coordinating tenancies and rental payments Legislation and compliance now play a significant role in terms of both the successful management of a tenancy, and the consequences that come from non compliance, or failing to

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

COTTAGE Plants Ōnekakā has a wide selection of perennials.

Vouchers for the ideal Christmas gift. Ph 525 9253.

CANE furniture, one

R.O.C. FORESTRY TIMBER AVAILABILITY

NOW

JANUARY - Wide range of sizes of joinery grade air dried heart/sap Lucitanica.

FEBRUAR

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.

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

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

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 and communion at 10am. Margaret Fricker.

Young

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER

SANTA PARADE. Commercial Street, Tākaka at 10am. See display ad on page 10 of this issue for details.

SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER

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

TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER

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

COMMUNITY AND WHĀNAU MEETING, see display advert on next page for full details.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 14 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.

THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER

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

SOUND JOURNEY WITH SIKA. Didgeridoo, drum, flute and voice. Pōhara Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Book online $40, www. sikamusic.com, door sales $50 (if there’s enough space).

LATER EVENTS

LIONS BINGO, Monday 19 December, 6.30pm at Senior Citizens’ Hall, Tākaka.

BOARD GAMING GROUP meets 19 December at Mohua Social Services hall, 5.30-8.30pm and 7 January at Ōnekakā Hall, 12-5pm. Koha entry towards hall hire. See Facebook group “Board Gaming in Golden Bay”.

Programmes to listen out for:

A BalanSING

GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest. A BalanSING airs Fridays at 12 noon with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Emoción Latina Dominique Porzio, Gabriela Diaz and Chaning Valdés present an emotional view of Latinas living in New Zealand regarding different topics, such as: Living away from home, pros and cons of emigration, friendship abroad, clash of cultures, spend important dates away from home, maternity away from your country. Saturday nights at 6pm with new content every 2 weeks. Fresh FM is all-inclusive and welcomes people from our diverse communities to create radio programmes By, For and About your community, in your own language and about topics that are important to you and your community. Please contact motueka@freshfm.net for information. Full training and support is provided.

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 10th GYPSY PICKERS - 30 years on and we’re all 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 big band. $15.

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

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Junior Prizegiving

Families and friends of GBHS students are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the achievements of our junior students in the gym on Tuesday 13 December. [Please note this year there will be two ceremonies.]

What’s Up Doc?

Public Meeting

Doctor Goodwin has been a doctor for nearly 30 years, initially working in an Emergency Department then in General Practice for the last 10 years. She is concerned with upholding fundamental ethical principles of medicine including First Do No Harm, Informed Consent and Right to Decline Medical Treatment.

Playhouse Theatre, Takaka, 5.30 pm Tuesday 13th December

Members of the public, health care professionals, elected representatives and members of the press are invited to listen to what Dr Goodwin has to say and take part in a discussion about the Covid pandemic and the country’s response.

If you’re a believer in Freedom of Speech you won’t want to miss this! Sponsored by concerned local residents, koha entry

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