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A different kind of summer
Instead of thrills of rides at the Golden Bay A&P Show this group enjoyed spills and slides on the mud. Photo: Supplied. JOYCE WYLLIE
Saturday January 15 dawned perfect for Show Day, but the showgrounds were quiet. No horses and floats, livestock or loudspeaker, vintage machinery or shearing, tents or crowds. No annual A&P Show in Tākaka this year, following the committee’s difficult decision months ago to postpone the 125th show. That left a big gap in the Golden Bay summer, as it’s the biggest event in our calendar. Nearly 5000 people attended last year. So what happens when there’s no show, and what did people do instead? The show committee chairman is Duncan McKenzie. Recently he arrived at our farm driving a big green stock truck to pick up lambs. Usually his summer is full-on, and he commented that if the show was happening “I wouldn’t be sitting on a truck seat”. Duncan’s wife Ann is usually involved in organising, and after the show they frequently host a BBQ for judges. Ann’s flowers were blooming beautifully, timed to be ready for the show booth’s cut flower categories. Her gladioli sitting in
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buckets of water looked like winners with nowhere to go. Vegetables, fruit, flowers, baking and craftwork around the district and beyond would have been ready for competitions. Vice chair of the show committee Noel Baigent is normally busy from well before Christmas. Among other things, his responsibilities cover promotions and advertising, newspaper and radio, and helping at working bees. Although he enjoyed the break, with far fewer emails and phone calls, he is hoping the show is back again next year. His wife, Carolyn, is also involved, and arranges entertainment. She books bands, magic shows and music, then manages that on the day. Noel reports that this year, he “found the summer very relaxing, did more family stuff and went fishing five times”. The show treasurer is Daph Woods. Managing money is a major job and much of what she does is not seen. For the show, she usually gets boxes of coins from the bank to fill 1500 small brown envelopes with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize monies, printing labels and sticking them on. She spends long days and evenings in her office, tracking spreadsheets
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and vouchers. This year she had more time for family, home, and no “nightmare worrying about making mistakes”. The booth is managed by Nicola Wells. This year she “had a proper relaxing break over Christmas and New Year”, but she confesses to “missing seeing all the fabulous booth helpers, and the annual catch-up”. On show day she usually looks after tickets, tables, stewards, judges, and juggles space for exhibits that range from decorated cakes to garden art. Summing up the thoughts of many, she admits she “was a bit lost on the Saturday and the week before, and feeling like I was supposed to be somewhere but wasn’t.” The secretary’s annual responsibilities start months before show day, when the schedule of competitions is developed, printed and distributed. In recognition of the 125th celebrations this year, special categories had been included, like corsets for a breast screen challenge, and heritage fruit and vegetables. Jean Wedderburn is responsible for all that, so she had already done much of her work before the postponement. As she also takes entries and sends out tickets, she too had free weeks... Continued on page 2
Omicron turns Bay Red JO RICHARDS
From 11.59pm last Sunday, all of New Zealand turned Red after prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced that, under the Covid Protection Framework, the “traffic lights” would no longer be at Orange. The change to Red was prompted by community cases of the highly-infectious Omicron variant detected in Auckland, Palmerston North and, much closer to home, in Motueka. Health Services Despite the development, Golden Bay Community Health manager Linzi Birmingham says the local community seems to be taking it calmly.“We anticipated an increase in demand for testing, but this hasn’t happened to date.” When it does happen, Linzi says that GBCH is well placed with extended vaccination clinics and testing clinics operating every weekday. Linzi underlines the importance of following medical advice in the event of an Omicron outbreak. “We ask people to remain sensible about managing an episode of being unwell and call us if worried, or require further advice, we are staffed as normal at this stage.” Life at Red A Red light does not put a stop to all activities, but it does signal a tightening of existing restrictions. One of the main differences between Orange and Red is the limit on numbers of people allowed at gatherings and at hospitality venues. At Orange, if they choose to follow My Vaccine Pass (MVP) requirements, most venues, including cafés and restaurants, can open with no limits on numbers, but at Red the limit is capped at 100 people, based on one-metre distancing, in a single defined space. For food and drink venues that don’t require MVP, the rules don’t change: they can only open for contactless takeaway service, and customers must not enter the premises. For other gatherings where MVP is not required, the limit on numbers attending is reduced from the 50 allowed at Orange to 25 under Red. The above limits on numbers for MVP and non-MVP gatherings also apply to sport and recreation activities. At the Bay’s schools, which are due to reopen on 8 February, staff and students will be subject to a range of measures including the requirement for all students in year 4 and above to wear face coverings indoors and when in close contact with others. In addition, staff and teachers... Continued on page 3
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SUMMER Continued from page 1 ...at home this year. Being an Agricultural and Pastoral show, it is a big day out for farmers and families. It’s time for catching up with others as well as exhibiting, cheering the shearing and chopping, watching the grand parade and checking out trade stands. But this year that “looked-forward-to showday” became just another summer day for farmers, doing jobs like cutting, baling, and loading hay, weighing lambs or shearing. One farming couple, however, did head out for a date-night dinner instead of eating BBQ sausages and steak sandwiches cooked for loyal locals in showground tents. Show weekend is traditionally big for Tākaka as well, with motels full, and restaurants and pubs well supported. Our local businesses definitely missed the money that the event brings in. Jean Bruning at the Telegraph Hotel said that show night is the biggest one of the year for them. She grew up here and went to the show every year, so she still enjoys a morning there before a full afternoon with “music, meals, drinks, a good crowd and a great atmosphere till late that night”. Golden Bay’s is not the only show that hasn’t happened this year, and one business severely affected by cancellations is Sturgeon Entertainment. Their Ferris wheels, go-carts, rides and sideshows are a major attraction at many shows. Wayne Sturgeon said that in a normal year they do 26 shows, with Golden Bay “the best community-supported show” of those 26. This year they attended only two events, and one was rained out. Their family have run this business for 80 years, but now Wayne is picking up orchard work and their popular entertainment equipment remains parked up. Hundreds of potential showgoers missed the annual fun of the fair, finding other entertainment – like the group pictured who went mud-sliding instead of cart riding. The Golden Bay A&P show has always been held on the third Saturday of the year, so planning is underway for 21 January 2023. It will still be a celebration of 125th Show, and will again (Covid permitting) be a big day on our calendar.
The GB Weekly Fishing Competition This Waitangi weekend, why not head out and hook a fish – and land some great prizes – courtesy of The GB Weekly? Any time from 8am Saturday 5 February to 5pm Sunday 6 February, take your rod, reel and tackle to the beach, wharf, or out on a boat, and see what you can catch in Golden Bay. When you’ve landed your prize specimen, measure its length and take a snapshot which includes the fish, a tape measure and a copy of the Friday 4 February edition of The GB Weekly (see photo). The longest fish in each of five categories (snapper, blue cod, kingfish, gurnard and kahawai) wins. Simple. We also have a couple of spot prizes for the kids (under 12 years old) who land the most unusual fish. To have a shot at winning a prize, email your photo along with details of the fish (species, where and what time it was caught) using heading “Prize Fish” to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz Entries close at 5pm on Monday 7 February and winners will be announced, and photos published, in The GB Weekly on Friday 11 February. The competition is free, inclusive and totally Covid compliant as there is no official weigh-in gathering or prizegiving ceremony – sorry! It’s also an ecologically sustainable competition, as there’s no need to take any or all your fish home; you can just catch, photo and release. Thanks to a bunch of generous Golden Bay businesses we have some great prizes to give away, including a one-hour stand-up paddle board session (GB Kayaks), a horse trek
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The bus journey back to school after the long summer holidays will be a bit more comfortable for some Golden Bay students. Golden Bay Coachlines (GBC), which recently had its Government school transport contract renewed, is starting the 2022 school year with a brand new bus. The 51-seater coach, will shuttle students between Golden Bay High School and Ōnekakā. GBC’s new manager Arthur Clarence says the company was consulted by the manufacturer about their specific requirements. “We had some input into the design.” As the kids get back on the bus, parents and caregivers will also feel more comfortable now that proposed changes to the rules around pick-up and drop-off along designated routes have been effectively scrapped. GBC’s new contract with the Ministry of Education (MoE) was thought to include controversial new arrangements. Arthur explains: “On some runs students are picked up while the bus is on its way out. This is normally based around the interests of safety. We believed we were going to be required to head straight to the end of the run and only pick up on the way back to the school, with the reverse being the case after school – students dropped at their stops only on the way out.” Information about the proposed change, sent to parents and caregivers last November, elicited considerable feedback. “There were a number of submissions regarding the stops made by parents,” says Arthur.
That feedback focused predominantly on the increased risk incurred by students having to cross busy roads but, until this week, the changes were still going ahead. On Tuesday morning, however, Arthur met with MoE representatives who agreed that “in the interests of safety” the existing system would continue. Although the bus operations remain the same, some procedures have changed. “In the past a parent arrived with their children when they were new in town and fronted up at the bus depot to have them added to the roll,” says Arthur. “This is now the school’s responsibility, so if you have children starting school for the first time or are new to the area and they will be using the buses, please make your initial approach to the schools.” With the students having enjoyed a long summer break, Arthur understands that Covid protocols may have been forgotten. “Just a reminder that all students aged 12 and over should be wearing a mask while on the bus. This includes getting off and on.” He points out that all road users have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the students. “Also a reminder for motorists to slow to 20kmph while passing a vehicle displaying ‘School Bus’ signs.” Arthur says that, despite the challenging times, GBC’s young passengers have remained courteous and respectful. “Thanks to the Golden Bay students who are all lovely, well-behaved and polite and make the job of our drivers enjoyable.” To contact Arthur, phone 027 228 0055.
OMICRON TURNS BAY RED Continued from page 1 ...must wear face coverings when teaching and supporting children in years 4 and above. And all students aged 12 and over must wear face coverings on school transport. For close-proximity businesses, such as hairdressers and massage therapists, there is no change; these services can only operate if they follow MVP requirements. There is also no change regarding access to essential services, including supermarkets, dairies, pharmacies and petrol stations; customers will not be asked to show their MVP. Aside from the specific restrictions, general hygiene protocols – mask-wearing, physical distancing and regular handwashing – are strongly encouraged, even when not
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mandatory. Local lockdown? Under the traffic light system large scale lockdowns are supposedly a thing of the past but the prime minister did hint that limited lockdowns could be imposed in some areas of the country, such as rural communities where the vaccination rate remains low. With Golden Bay near the bottom of New Zealand’s vaccination table, a serious outbreak in the community could see a return of tighter restrictions in the form of a local lockdown. For more information, including updates, on rules for life at Red, visit:
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Following the move to the Red traffic light setting on the Covid Protection Framework, Tasman District Council has advised staff that all roles must be fully vaccinated by 25 March 2022. Under the requirement, evidence of a first vaccination must be provided no later than 4 March 2022. From 1 February, staff who are not vaccinated will need to work from home until they can show this evidence. Chief executive Janine Dowding said “As a Council we have an obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2012 to provide a work environment that limits risks to health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. “While we hoped at the time that we might not need to activate the requirement, the emergence of the highlytransmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19 in our region has elevated the risk to our staff and community.” “These decisions have not been taken lightly. While community transmission of Omicron is very difficult to prevent we know that slowing transmission down will mean that the demands on the health system and the disruption of workforce absences can be better managed.” The announcement was made as Council clarified its service levels and access to facilities under the Red status. Customer service offices in Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka are open with no My Vaccine Pass (MVP) needed for entry. Members of the community are encouraged to make contact with Council via phone or online channels, or make an appointment if face-to-face interaction is preferred. Visitors to Tasman District Libraries require a MVP. Golden Bay Recreation Centre groups will be limited to 50 people in each room to maintain one-metre distancing with masks needed except when exercising.
In her letter (GBW 21/1) Mala Om highlights the problem of inadequate signage for dog owners who walk their dogs on the top end of Pōhara beach. The Tasman District Council’s Dog Control Bylaw 2014 shows that the boundary of the off-leash dog exercise area finishes at the end of the Pōhara golf course. Beyond that the beach is dogs prohibited. A sign that says “No dogs beyond this point” needs to be placed here so that dog owners know where they can take their dogs. Forest and Bird made a request to Council for this signage on 4 October 2021. For Golden Bay dog owners, and visitors with dogs, details of the current Dog Control Bylaw showing where you can exercise your dog can be found here: https://www.tasman.govt.nz/ my-property/animal-control/dog-control/exercising-yourdog/ Cynthia McConville, Forest and Bird Golden Bay branch
Avoiding accidental jabbing
A group of concerned local parents met recently to discuss the fear that young children might get jabbed accidentally or by mistake, at school or some event where the jab mobile rocks up, against the will or consent of the parent. Some parents have withdrawn their children from school as a safeguard. For those choosing not to, a letter (or interview) addressed to the head teacher forbidding their child to be jabbed is an obvious necessity. Also, look out for a label the parent can give their child to present as well. Jonathan Hearn
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As a mother I never thought I would see the day when I would be pressured to vaccinate my child when she is very unlikely to be seriously harmed by the virus. When the authorities cannot even guarantee that her reproductive system will not be damaged by the spike protein and whatever else is in this vaccine. Every mother wants to hold a grandchild one day in her arms as a symbol of our future. How do we know that this genetic inoculation will not prevent that? The truth is – we don’t. Inna Dooley
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SOL’S GARDEN JOBS FOR FEBRUARY Vegetable care Liquid-fertilise weekly, especially with comfrey on fruiting crops. Sow green crops in spare beds. Thin carrots and mound a little. Spread coffee grounds around to deter carrot rust fly. Continue spraying Bt on Brassicas to deter caterpillars. Continue to delateral and train tomatoes and cucumbers. Harvest early pumpkins like buttercup when the stalks brown. Harvest sweetcorn when the tassels brown. Harvest late onions, sun-dry and hang. Harvest shellout beans and hang-dry. Delateral and train tomatoes and cucumbers. Lift kūmara runners over themselves to stop them rooting. Stake and tie up crops to save for seed, eg coriander. Look for shield bugs. Feed to chooks. Hothouse: Sow winter crops like broccoli and spinach beet into punnets/trays. Replace yellow sticky cards for whitefly control or buy Enforce. Keep well ventilated. Spray with garlic and pyrethrum vs aphids. For transplanting: All seeds 14 and 15 February. Leafy greens (spinach, spinach beet, silverbeet/chard, lettuce, endive, cabbages), cauliflower and broccoli (also 24 and 25 Feb). Herbs and flowers, eg pansies (22 Feb). Sow direct: All seeds 14 and 15 February. Mesclun salad and spring onions (also 24 and 25 Feb). Late French beans (also 17 -18 and 26 Feb). Radish, carrots, beetroot, kohlrabi, turnip, swede (also 19-21 Feb). Flowers, eg lobelia (22 Feb). Plant: Best 1-12 and 27- February. Salad greens, silverbeet,
spinach, cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, late zucchini and leeks. Flowers, eg primulas. Herb care Sow herb seed directly, eg parsley. Plant herbs, eg late basil. Some can be planted in pots for the kitchen too. Weed and mulch. Harvest herbs for drying. Harvest coriander seeds for cooking and others for seed. Fruit care Net fruit for bird protection. Prune grapes to six leaves past the fruits and remove laterals. Remove growing tips on figs to increase fruit size. Cut down greenery around trees for mulch and airflow. Prune citrus when harvesting. Wind-protect young plants. Spray citrus with neem oil for scale insect, etc. Spray garlic and pyrethrum with neem oil on fruits like apples vs woolly apple aphid. Insert trichodowels (vinevax) vs silverleaf fungus, particularly in stonefruit. Wrap cardboard and or paste fruit tree trunks to trap moth larvae. Feed codlin moth-infested fruit to chooks or pigs. General garden care Compost as you weed the garden. Cut comfrey regularly and fill the fertiliser drum. Mulch-mow lawn on high setting. Collect seaweed/seagrass and mulch. Prune back perennials after flowering. Prune shelter for airflow and shred to make woody compost/ mulch.
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GOLDEN BAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF Traditional Celtic music
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After leaving the bay at the end of 2020 to pursue fulltime music in Dunedin, Rennie Pearson (pictured above) is returning to Tākaka as part of his Top of the South Island tour. Bringing the solo show he has been crafting and touring with for the past year, he will be playing at the Village Theatre on Wednesday 9 February at 7.30pm. Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together songs, tunes and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. His engaging stage presence and storytelling opens the door for audiences to connect with the music, which he plays on the wooden flute, Irish tin whistles, guitar, bodhran and voice. Rennie grew up in Wellington with Celtic music in his blood. Having heard the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland on his parents CDs as a baby, he grew up knowing he just had to learn to play like this. He picked up the flute at age eight, learning by ear in Irish sessions under the guidance of Galway-born flute player Pat Higgins. With Irish music as the cornerstone of his knowledge, he then went on to delve deep into the traditional music of Scotland and maritime Canada, on the way to gaining proficiency in a wide range of different instruments. Tickets $20 available from renniepearsonmusic.com
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The music of Bazurka is a red-hot Kiwi take on the Balkan brass band tradition. Think clattering drums, crackling trumpets, squealing saxophones, a three-day long wedding party and a tall glass of fiery Rakia. Since forming in 2016 they’ve wowed audiences all over the country, including Auckland Garden Festival, Newtown Festival, and Cuba Dupa. There’s some deep Wellington talent in the band, including Justin Firefly of Fly my Pretties who’s been a regular on the top of the South circuit over the years. Exlocal Jake Baxendale will also be playing with the punkjazz-folk band. Fresh out of the studio recording their debut album Novi Grad All Stars, Bazurka is raring to showcase their new and exciting brand of music. Wednesday 2 February at the Mussel Inn, $10 on the door. Keep an eye on the gig guide at musselinn.co.nz for any traffic light system updates.
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At the Movies: West Side Story ALISTAIR HUGHES
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It’s early evening as the tide creeps slowly across the mudflats of the Waitapu estuary. I scan the water’s edge and my attention is drawn to the black shags (kawau pū), warming up in the last hour of sunshine, drying their outstretched wings on the edge of the Tākaka River. It’s hard to pick a favourite amongst the many shag species we have. The black shag is the largest weighing 2–2.5kg and measuring 80–90cm from head to tail. It’s beautiful copper-coloured feathers, woven through their black wings, give a scaled effect. Around 75 years ago a Dunedin resident and council member of the Otago Acclimatisation Society HG Williams argued for the mass culling of black shags in order to protect introduced trout. Williams published a book entitled The Shag Menace. A complete lack of evidence that their predation affected trout numbers did not stop the persecution of these birds. With a price on their heads, widespread shooting continued for decades destroying entire colonies. As a result, kawau pū are extremely wary of people. Now fully protected, they generally feed alone, but, during our first lockdown I was treated to the sight of 70 of them mob feeding at high tide just off the Charlett Point headland. A sight I have never witnessed again. They mainly consume small to medium-sized fish (less than 35cm long). Known outside New Zealand as cormorants, the term shag refers to the crest on the bird’s head and neck visible during the breeding period. Pakawau takes its name from the shag – home of the shag.
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M any have wondered if we needed another film adaptation of West Side Story, already a Broadway smash, an acknowledged classic of cinema from 1961 and universally familiar in its source material form as Romeo and Juliet. An answer might be that although we might know the songs and story, everyone needs a film which looks as beautiful as this one. Two rival street gangs clashing in the demolished slums of West New York, amidst poverty and explosive racial tension, does not suggest a cinema experience which will be “oh so pretty” to look at. But the swooping opening shot weaves between wrecking balls looming over the urban landscape like hammers of fate. Rusted metal and shattered bricks take on vivid autumnal hues and exquisite texture that transforms the devastation into a vision of colour and light. For the native New York gang, the Jets, and the immigrant Puerto Rican Sharks to clash so violently over this territory we have to believe that they love it. And this is conveyed masterfully from the outset by director Steven Spielberg, defying critics who claim he has simply coasted on his reputation since the 1990s. Ansel Elgort as lead male Tony portrays a more complex and sensitive character than the rest of his strutting, posturing male cast, but nonetheless has every scene stolen from him by his hot-headed lieutenant Riff (a “young Sinatra”-looking Mike Faist). Riff also eventually
The next, and final, screening of West Side Story at the Village Theatre is on Saturday 5 February at 8pm.
wrests control of the Jets from Tony, setting the story’s course for inevitable tragedy. David Alvarez is Bernardo, leader of the Sharks and also imbued with layers by a strong but sympathetic performance. However, while the boys are being boys, the female cast grabs the best scenes, lines and of course, songs. Ariana Debose as Bernardo’s fiancée Anita delivers not only the film’s standout performance, but also literally stops the show by leading the hit musical number America. Far more than just showcasing an irresistibly catchy Hispanic beat, its lyrics illustrate the entire theme of the film with wit and verve, and not a single line is wasted in this vibrant rendition. Arguably the other most famous song, the wistful Somewhere, is justly performed by the actress who played Anita in the 1961 film version, Rita Moreno. Here Moreno plays Valentina, a maternal figure to Tony and a character who spans the divide between the two factions, as a first generation Puerto Rican immigrant who married an American. Of course, this story of star-crossed lovers needs its Juliet, and 20-year-old Rachel Zegler stars as a radiant Maria, already winning a Golden Globe for her performance here. Maria is sister to Bernardo but is instantly in love with
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Tony, and when their eyes finally meet for the first time across a crowded dance floor, this is drawn out by the director to produce almost unbearable anticipation. Maria also becomes the unwilling spark that ignites the climactic clash between the Jets and Sharks, despite Tony’s ceaseless efforts to prevent it. When the two gangs meet, Spielberg once again exercises his visual flair. We watch from far above in an abandoned warehouse as the combatants approach each other from either side of the screen. Their sharp, distended shadows spear across the floor to lock together long before the figures themselves finally stalk into view. Bar the exquisite, award-nominated costume design, there is little else new to be said about a story and musical so familiar to many. However, a fresh point of view has been presented regarding contemporary cinema’s apparent obsession with remakes and reinterpretations. Remakes are often derided as symptomatic of a dearth of imagination, but in this case the opposite is true. If a musical can be constantly remounted for the stage, why should the cinema screen be treated any differently? And if the resulting production is as fresh, vibrant and sumptuous as West Side Story (2021), then there’s every reason to hope for more to come.
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Farewell Spit Eco Tours an ornithologist’s dream
Farewell Spit lighthouse. Photo: Rosa Volz.
like no other in New Zealand. Every year the spit gets wider by three metres on the ocean beach side, creating a growth in land mass and currently defying sea-level rise. ROSA VOLZ Puponga Park Farm at the base of the spit – a Department Back on the bus, the bird spotting starts to get exciting. There Every day at low tide, the 4WD tour bus Maryann weaves of Conservation- administered commercial farm with public are Caspian and variable terns, pied shags, godwits, turnstones a new path on her journey to the tip of Farewell Spit. Named access. The journey takes in sights of flowering rata, dairy (named after a bill shaped to turn stones) and a mother feeding after one of the first NZ Company settler ships transporting farming and the craggy heads of the Whakamarama Range. her newborn oystercatcher in the shallows. settlers around the Nelson region, the modified Mt Hutt Ski bus Paddy engages his audience with a knowledgeable and “[Paddy] seems to know every bird on the beach by name,” navigates the changeable sands daily, sharing with visitors the informative rundown on the history of the western Bay area. says Rebecca Flynn, a bird enthusiast and visitor to the Bay. spit’s unique sights and sounds. After sighting South Island oystercatchers and black swans at Paddy relates that “Every spring, thousands of migratory The spit tour began informally in 1936 as a supply run for Pakawau, the first stop is the picturesque Cape Farewell – with wading birds such as godwits arrive from the northern the lighthouse keepers. For the last 30-plus years, Farewell Spit an Instagram-worthy quartz sandstone arch. From here, visitors hemisphere to feed and breed.” Eco tours has been managed by Collingwood local and tour can see a 200-metre-long predator-proof fence protecting Maryann stops for refreshments at the lighthouse and guide Paddy Gillooly. petrels in their burrows, and other ground-nesting seabirds. historic keepers’ cottages, which are surrounded by low-lying The “Eco” in the title is because Farewell Spit Nature Reserve Seals can be spotted swimming, and the occasional whale has scrub and giant macrocarpa trees. We learn that the area was is a bird sanctuary and wetland of international importance been sighted in the past. once completely windswept and barren, creating a miserable – meaning that it is more strictly protected than a national Next, Maryann ventures onto the spit, traversing the base existence for those stationed here. A resourceful keeper park. It also reflects the commitment of the tour business to across mounded soft sand to the northern side. Here she stops organised loads of soil to be delivered with the weekly mail protecting the spit. This involves pest-trapping ground bird at Fossil Point, where 25-million-year-old marine fossils are run, and in it he planted a macrocarpa windbreak that remains predators, Paddy says, with “1,000 pests caught to date, made preserved in the cliff face. The driver also keeps a wary eye out today. The lighthouse itself is extra special. It was first built in up of stoats, rats, possums, hedgehogs, weasels and mice”. They for sleeping fur seals, not to be mistaken for washed-up logs. 1870 and rebuilt in steel in 1897. It is unusually tall (27 metres) also collect beach rubbish as it washes up, and help to preserve Paddy announces that they “smell bad, bite hard and move fast.” as it is built at almost sea level. The feet of the lighthouse have the sometimes-fragile ecology of the spit. Paddy tells the group The approximately 26km-long spit is made up of super- been painted red since 1995, when its paint job coincided that “the spit is currently being considered as an International fine quartz sands. Paddy informs the group that “its formation with Sir Peter Blake and Team New Zealand’s “lucky red sock” Heritage Site”. is from granite and other sedimentary rock erosion in the America’s Cup campaign. Captain James Cook named the cape as he caught a last Southern Alps, transported via West Coast rivers and the The tour departs the lighthouse, and as a special treat, glimpse of the South Island before continuing his voyage to Tasman Sea northward by the Westland current.” The sand is Paddy heads for tip of the spit, from where there is a view of Australia. deposited on the spit when the current meets the Cook Strait an Australasian gannet colony. The birds number 10,000, up Maryann departs Collingwood, making her way towards and loses momentum, creating a unique low-lying landmass from 60 gannets first counted in 1982. The colony has thrived due to the security of the location. “It is the only gannet colony in the world at sea level,” says Paddy, as he points out a gannet flying overhead, displaying its magnificent 1.8 metre-wingspan. Homeward bound, there is a final highlight when Maryann stops at the base of a great “Barchan” sand dune. Barchan dunes move in an easterly direction due to the dominant westerly wind. The sand is powder-soft as the group of 40 joyfully runs to the highest peak, takes in the views then bounces down its sides. Visitor Oliver Nalder (14) says, “This has got to be the best bit. When I got to the top I jumped out as far as I could maureen.pughmp@parliament.govt.nz and I went for miles.” Mark Nalder was equally as enthusiastic. “I was really impressed with Paddy’s knowledge of the area. Our family loved the beach, sand dunes and wildlife. Coming Maureen Pugh National List MP from Auckland it’s hard to get over the vast emptiness of the Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by M Pugh, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn. beach.” Don’t leave town till you have seen the country. Don’t leave the Bay until you have seen Farewell Spit. Farewell Spit Eco Tours manager Paddy Gillooly at Cape Farewell. Photo: Rosa Volz.
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Novel blends myth, love and revenge JO RICHARDS
A Collingwood-based writer has recently published her fifth novel. Suzanne (Sue) Clark’s Hōkioi: Giant of the Sky features a fearsome bird – the long extinct Haast’s Eagle – and tells the story of its interaction with early human settlers. Sue says that Aotearoa’s big birds were some of the first native species to be wiped out following the arrival of humans and pest predators. “Haast’s Eagle became extinct within 200 years, they disappeared around the same time as Moa – about 600 years ago.” Weighing up to 13kg, with a three-metre wingspan and bearing sharp talons up to 9cm in length, the eagle is something of a mythical beast, and a fitting choice for one of the novel’s lead characters. The other main protagonists are Hema, a five-year-old boy; Wanui, a young woman; and Te Reko, an older man. All are part of a family group who, cast out from their tribe, start over in an area which is also home to the hōkioi . As the human interlopers compete with the feathered predator for food, the former are in danger of themselves becoming prey and look up at the sky with growing fear. “It becomes personal between the woman and the eagle,” says Sue. All three humans, as well as the giant bird, get to tell their own story in Sue’s book, which she says is about survival and “reads a bit like a legend” as well as a tale of “love and revenge”. Sue who finds the period in Aotearoa’s history “fascinating” says creating the story was a pleasure. “It was fun to write. I enjoy writing, I enjoy the process. The characters become personal friends.” Hōkioi: Giant of the Sky is available in Golden Bay at Take Note Tākaka, Tukurua Living Arts, and Allsorts Collingwood.
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Get the latest information about Council services and facilities under the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) on our website, tasman.govt.nz.
Look out for water restrictions Dry conditions caused by high temperatures and steady wind mean some parts of the District are already facing water restrictions. Please check our website and the radio for updates on the current water restrictions in place. Even if restrictions aren’t in place for you now, we all need to conserve water as much as possible as restrictions will likely be around for the next few months. There’s lots you can do at home and at work to reduce your water use. Check out our top tips at tasman.govt.nz/water-saving-tips and remember, every drop counts!
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Input is sought on a new Tasman Wastewater Bylaw It is essential that we can manage and control the type and volume of discharges to our wastewater system. The unpredictable nature of trade waste can have a significant impact on the operation of the system and treatment processes. A wastewater bylaw sets out the trade waste registration/permit application process and establishes the statutory authority for the recovery of fees and charges. The bylaw also sets out the requirements around wastewater system infrastructure that applies to all wastewater connections. In reviewing the previous bylaw, our staff have addressed issues associated with the management of trade waste and wastewater that have arisen since the last review in 2015. These include providing further guidance on what discharges are permitted or require a permit. It ensures it matches the regulations of Nelson City Council and the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit and it provides further guidance on pressure sewer systems and swimming pool discharges. The draft Wastewater Bylaw is open for feedback until Monday 7 March 2022. Copies are available at all our service centres and libraries and on our website: tasman.govt.nz/ feedback.
You may have noticed a proliferation of dark green berries on karaka trees in coastal areas of Tasman recently. The karaka tree is native to Aotearoa and can grow up to 15 metres high. It has thick dark leaves. The fruit ranges in size from 2.5 to 4 centimetres long and ripens from dark green to bright orange, and then falls to the ground.
Dog owners should be aware that the berries are highly toxic, and consumption of them by their pets can be fatal. Though risk is minimised while the unripe berries are still on the tree, people should keep an eye on their pets and if you suspect your dog has eaten karaka berries, contact a vet immediately.
We are doing this by outlining Tasman’s outstanding natural landscapes, outstanding natural features, and the coastal environment, and developing rules to help protect them from specific future activities that would impact what makes them so special. In autumn 2021, we began the process of working with landowners and our communities to make sure that we have the area boundaries in the right place and that future protective controls on activity are sensitive to aspirations. A summary of the feedback we received is available on our website. Updated draft maps with boundary changes will be released in the coming months. So far, we have made close to eighty changes to areas covering private land in response to the feedback we received. It’s important for landowners to know that before anything is finalised, we will be in touch again on the firmed-up boundaries and proposed policy response for your area.
“The team heard from the community that there is strong support for tailoring rules to recognise the differences between the identified areas. “We agree with this approach and will be looking to treat activities differently in different areas,” said Barry. The team are looking forward to continuing their work with landowners and the community on the Landscapes and Coastal Environment Projects this year.
Holiday hours and services For urgent or emergency issues you can contact us 24 hours a day on 03 543 8400, or via your local service centre number. Office and library hours: All service centres and libraries will be closed on Nelson Anniversary Day, Monday 31 January and Waitangi Day, Sunday 6 February and Monday 7 February (Mondayised). Usual opening hours apply otherwise. Rubbish and recycling: There are no changes to the rubbish and recycling collections on the upcoming public holidays. All our Resource Recovery Centres will be open as normal.
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As part of creating the Tasman Environment Plan, we are working on a project to identify the District's special places and safeguard them for future generations.
Environmental Policy Manager Barry Johnson said that when the team met with landowners and stakeholders last year, they talked in depth about what they are doing on their land and what they might want to do in the future.
Karaka berries are poisonous to dogs
At this time of year, the berries are abundant and trees are found in many public places around the District, particularly in areas adjacent to the coast but there are also many to be found in private gardens too.
Progress on projects to safeguard Tasman’s special places
For more information and to sign up to stay informed visit: environmentplan.tasman.govt.nz/landscapesand-coastal-environment-projects.
COUNCIL HUI Under Covid-19 restrictions, meetings will take place via Zoom video conferencing. Public forum presenters are required to present via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 8 February, 9.30 am. Saxton Field Committee Wednesday 9 February, 9.30 am. Regulatory Committee Thursday 10 February, 9.30 am. 21907 HotHouse Creative
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The former tramlines and wharf structures can still be seen at Ōnekakā beach. Photo: Supplied. SUBMITTED
A very significant piece of Golden Bay history has been recognised by Heritage New Zealand with the listing of the Ōnekakā Ironworks Quarries and Hydro-electric Power Scheme and the Ōnekakā Ironworks Wharf and Tramline Piles, following a review, on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārāngi Kōrero. Blyss Wagstaff, Acting Area Manager Central, Heritage New Zealand, says the Ōnekakā Ironworks Quarries and Hydro-electric Power Scheme, Category 2 listed, built in 1922 and 1929, has historical, technological and archaeological significance as a physical link to an ambitious iron mining and smelting scheme. “Many people will be familiar with the picturesque remains of the Ōnekakā Wharf, which was already heritage-listed for its connection with the Ōnekakā Ironworks. Now the remains of the ironworks’ quarries and hydro-electric scheme in the hills six kilometres away have also been entered on the NZ Heritage List.” “The Ōnekakā Ironworks was a significant chapter in New Zealand’s attempts to establish an iron and steel industry. Although this undertaking ultimately proved uneconomic, the remains of the scheme’s infrastructure are a rare physical reminder of an enterprise which brought Ōnekakā to national attention”. Ōnekakā Inlet and the iron-oxide ores of the Parapara hills are culturally significant to the tangata whenua of Te Tau Ihu, including hau kāinga Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Ngāti Rārua and Te Atiāwa o Te Waka-a-Māui. The Ōnekakā Iron and Steel Company was formed in 1920. Forty men were employed to construct smelting works on a terrace to the west of State Highway 60. The plant was fully operational by 1924, producing bars of pig iron suitable for making railway irons, stoves and pipes. An aerial tramway connected the quarries with the smelter site, and a tramline went between there and the wharf. The ironworks were a major employer in the area and with over 81,000 tons of iron produced between 1922 and 1935, hopes were high for an enduring industry. Ultimately, the
enterprise proved uneconomic, and the company was placed in receivership in 1931 before closure in 1935. Government efforts to revive the Ōnekakā industry ceased in 1954. The ironworks were dismantled and subdivided for residential use, and bush reclaimed the quarries and the workers’ camp. However, the hydro-electric scheme continued. Blyss says the Golden Bay Electric Power Board used it to meet increased demand from 1937 until the Cobb HydroScheme could supply all the load. “In 2003, the dam gained a new lease of life when it was resurrected by Ōnekakā Energy Company Limited and it continues to supply power to the national grid”. The Ōnekakā Ironworks Wharf and Tramline Piles built in 1923-24, is a notable feature on the Ōnekakā coast. “The aesthetic values of the wharf’s rusted vertical piles, a particular favourite subject of noted painters Doris Lusk and Enga Washbourn, continue to inspire artists, photographers and poets” says Blyss. The wharf was reconditioned in 1941 in case it was needed during wartime, but it suffered storm damage in 1945. Today the wharf and the dam are the most prominent remains of a significant industrial undertaking. The Heritage New Zealand List entry reports can be viewed at https://www.heritage.org.nz/the-list/recent-entries-andreviews from 29 January, or by contacting Heritage New Zealand.
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The Mohua Affordable Housing Trust has reached another milestone with the completion of its second house. Paul and Shirley Marcussen, who own the Hamama land the house stands on, have enjoyed watching the activity as this project has come to fruition. Both are pleased to be able to be part of this project, and helping to provide well-built, comfortable homes to rent in Golden Bay. They’re very happy to see their new neighbour settle in. Paul said that he is grateful for the wisdom, skills and experience of Dr Chris Bennett, who, with support of his wife Lis, has pursued this vision, developed the house plans and materials and brought together a capable team to make it happen. Both couples are members of the Kahurangi Christian Church, so friends from their church family gathered to celebrate and share the excitement of the completing this special home. Chris said that the final cost of the build was above budget but with each house built they are learning and becoming more efficient. Chris is satisfied that both the first home at Rockville and this one in Hamama now have tenants settled in, and that the next two houses are already under construction in Commercial Street, Tākaka, with more planned. The Mohua Affordable Housing Project homes are built using the model of separating land ownership from home ownership. This
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you help with Golden Bay’s housing crisis?” With the support of many people assisting this project in many ways – trustees, carpenters, gardeners, material suppliers; people who have gifted money or land, and others who have volunteered time and expertise – the answer to that question is yes, together this community can help with Golden Bay’s housing crisis.
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POLICE REPORT Kia ora whānau 11 January: Police investigated a driving complaint after a vehicle crashed whilst overtaking on a corner between Puponga and Pakawau. A 68-year-old local male has been charged with dangerous driving and appears in the Nelson District Court 25 February. 12 January: A visiting male lost his wallet in Tākaka and a good member of the public handed it in. Police were able to reunite the male with the wallet minus the My Vaccine Pass it contained which did not belong to him. He was warned of the potential penalties of fraudulently using a document and criminal endangerment, the latter carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of one year. A parent who was warned after allowing their kids to rark up and down Rangihaeata beach with no regard for nesting shorebirds then reported others doing the same. Great stuff. Police attended and the motorbike enthusiast was educated. We don’t want to be the fun police but please be aware of how your behaviour affects others enjoyment of an area and more importantly, other creatures that we share this part of our planet with. They have often travelled a lot further than you and their whole species’ survival depends on being able to rest/recuperate/nest/feed before their next migration. Keeping to areas below the hide tide mark is a good start. 18 January: An unregistered PLB has been handed in as found property. Also a motorcycle pillion box. 19 January: A 41-year-old local male was spoken to about riding his motorbike near his address without a helmet or licence. 20 January: A 56-year-old local male has been referred to a community justice panel after encouraging people to leave his property by pointing an air rifle and then swinging a THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2022
guitar at them. The altercation stemmed from a civil dispute. 22 January: Two Emergency Services assisted a 28-yearold local male who fell nine metres whilst walking in the limestone rocks behind the band rotunda at Pōhara. The male had been consuming alcohol and was lucky to avoid serious injury. 22 January: A weka stole a wallet at Taupo Point. 23 January: Two teenage girls reported an intoxicated male speaking inappropriately to them at the public toilets. Male not located. 23 January: A 31-year-old male and a 22-year-old female visiting from Motueka were arrested on warrant having failed to appear in court. They were held in custody overnight and appeared in the Nelson District Court on 24 January. 23 January: A 39-year-old local male was warned for wilful damage relating to an incident where he broke the window at Mohua Social Services in December. Stay safe – be kind – keep up your Covid vigilance, it’s here and it’s about to get real. 13
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AGM NOTICES U3A (University of the Third Age) AGM, Senior Citizens’ Hall, 18 February 2022, 10.15am. Vaccine Pass and mask required. New members welcome – find out about our programme of study groups and stimulating talks. GB Netball Club AGM, Rec Park Community Room, Monday 14 February, 7pm. All welcome.
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To the Boogie on Tap and Golden Bay Tap Groups and to all our friends – Thank you for the love and friendship extended to him. He had the time of his life on stage allowing him to fulfil his dream of being a showman – such a truly wonderful experience for him. He will be missed so much. Debbie
Quit smoking with Karen’s support
Quit smoking with Karen’s support
Golden Bay Community Health Update
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– she is the Stop Smoking Service ‘quit coach’ for Golden Bay.
PATTISONS SWIMMING LESSONS: 19 and • This is a free, face-to-face and confidential Karen moved to the Bay in May 2021 and20isFebruary. originally from Canterbury. Excellent swimming for five years and up at the heated service, available to anyone in the Bay who smokes She has threetuition adult children, loves gardening, tramping and teaches Rockville Pool. Fourfree lessons • The service is a partnership between Nelson yoga in her time.for $47. Ph Jordy 03 548 0932. Marlborough Health, Nelson Bays Primary Health
BOOKSAbout wanted, women’s novels, children’s books. themen’s Stopand Smoking Service and Te Piki Oranga Drop off in Motupipi Hall foyer. Thanks. • Karen and her colleagues can offer intensive • This is aHunt free,of face-to-face and confidential service, available to AUDITIONS: Royal the Sun, Sunday 2pm at the one-on-one quit smoking support, communityPlayhouse. anyone in the Bay who smokes or vapes based clinics, workplace support and home visits • Are Theyou service is a partnership between Nelson Marlborough Health, AL-ANON: affected by someone else’s drinking? • Quick coaches provide nicotine replacement Nelson Bays Primary Te Piki Oranga Weekly meetings, 1.30pm MondayHealth at theand Catholic Hall. All therapy and information about other quit smoking • 0508 Karen425 and her colleagues can offer intensive one-on-oneproducts quit smoking welcome. Ph 2666. and services support, community-based clinics, workplace support and homeis visits GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells • There also a special program for pregnant • Quick coaches provide nicotine replacement therapy andwomen information called Pēpi First with incentives to help 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. about other quit smoking products and services support and motivate women towards being ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. smokefree. • There is also a special program for pregnant women called Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Pēpi First that uses incentives to help support and motivate women Church. Ph 0800 229 6757. Start your smokefree journey today towards being smokefree. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? We’re Start your smokefree journey today. Get in touch with Karen: Get in touch with Karen: a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation on our website freshfm.net is tax deductible. Email Maureen: takaka@freshfm.net or ph Phone 0800 667 665 (0800 NO SMOKE) Phone 0800 667 665 (0800 NO SMOKE) 525 8779, 027 335 1395. Email: smokefree@nmdhb.govt.nz Email:Stitch smokefree@nmdhb.govt.nz GB WEEKLY: ‘n Sew, Tākaka and Collingwood On the www.nmdhb.govt.nz/smokefree Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. www.nmdhb.govt.nz/smokefree Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm.
If you are seeking acute care: You will receive a ‘TRIAGE Call Back’ from one of our clinical team within an hour If you are seeking a routine appointment, ALL patients will be booked for a Phone and Video consult first.
Karen Petrie is here to help you achieve your smokefree goals – she is the Stop Smoking Service ‘quit coach’ for Golden Bay.
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CARTER, Bente Haubro passed peacefully on 20 December 2021 aged 64 with her devoted husband Terry constantly at her side, following a sudden illness. Deeply loved and missed by all her family in Denmark and America, and her friends in New Zealand and worldwide. As creator of the “Sterling” brand, Bente touched many hearts around the world. Terry would like to thank everyone at Golden Bay Community Health for their care, attention and compassion; often going beyond their call of duty. Thank you also to Matuku Funerals for being so accommodating with Bente’s wishes.
My dear dad danced and skipped away on 18 January aged 94. He was a wonderful father and grandfather, and a true gentleman.
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DAVIS, William Ross (Bill). Died peacefully at Nelson Hospital Wednesday 19 January 2022, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Violet, father and father in-law of Kate and Ricky, Stuart and Paula, Andrew, Jan and Daryl, loved grandad and great grandad to Daniel, Alana, Cody and Ashleigh, Anui, Isobella, Ella and Ryan, Luke, Amelia, Todd and Jasmine, Millie, Aaron, Jaxx, Karl and Troy. Great mate of Sammy. Special thanks to staff at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, St John Ambulance and staff at Nelson Hospital for your support and care. A sharing of memories, drinks and food to reflect on Bill’s life has been held. Messages to the Davis Family C/- Marsden House 41 Nile Street, Nelson. Waimea Richmond Funeral Directors NZIFH. www.wrfs.co.nz
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GOLF 19 January. Stableford: M Fisher 37, J Garner 37, M Dixon 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Dixon, 4/13 & 9/18 J Martin, 8/17 H Hills. Twos: R Dyce, J Martin. Best gross: H Hills 79. 22 January. Stableford: M Dixon 40, R Miller 38, C Hadler 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Ancell, 4/13 R Davis, 8/17 P Sim, 9/18 C Hadler. Twos: R Miller (2), C Hadler, W Dobbie, R Dyce, R Davis, J Garner. Happy wanderer: R Ancell. Best gross: R Davis 75.
Your doctor or nurse will assess if an in-person appointment is appropriate at no extra charge. If this is the case, you will be booked with your own doctor, their buddy or with urgent doctor.
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GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE * 1.7 tonne Kubota * 3 buckets * Zero swing * Expandable tracks * Auger attachment * 300kg plate compactor for hire * Delivery available gbdiggerhire@hotmail.com Phone: Aaron McKenna & James Mackay on 027 713 0684 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2022
TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.
APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.
ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.
CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. Computer/Smartphone Sales and Repairs. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Conveniently located on Commercial Street or available by appointment ph 03 525 8371. CONCRETE water tank repair specialist. Ph Paul 021 101 2869. ELECTRICIANS. Fuse Electrical Golden Bay. Ready to solve all your electrical needs. Ph Thomas 525 9300, 027 788 8500.
ELECTRONICS repairs: Cell phones, computers, radios, TVs, HiFi and more! Ph 027 246 2432. ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz
PORTABLE SAW MILLING. High yield, low waste, bandsaw milling. Great for dimensional timber or flitches. Suitable for any log size on any site. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232. PRUNING, garden/property design, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.
RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Wastewater Design, Onekaka-based services. AES system specialists - no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph Kris 524 8222. SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913. SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Tākaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.
SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364. TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TĀKAKA Self Storage, Commercial Street. Units and containers. Secure yard with cameras. Ph 525 6181. TILER. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337. AROHA Health Spa. Massage: deep tissue, relaxation and clinical; structural bodywork, myofascial release, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open from 9.30am onwards. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara. Ph 525 8870. Dr Bruce Dooley, MD. Private GP consulting. 10-minute Covid Rapid Antigen test - now booking. Appointments ph 525 7125 or enquire: health@drdooley.co.nz 14 Junction Street (side door)
WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. FRIENDLY ∙ QUALITY WORKMANSHIP ∙ LOCAL
FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432. FUNERAL directors, Matuku Funerals. Cremation, regular and eco-burials. Professional, caring and budget conscious with exceptional customer service. Proud member of the FDANZ. Laura and Mark Manson, East Tākaka, ph 525 7399, 027 777 4738, 027 525 7399. GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405
Interior ∙ Exterior ∙ Residential ∙ Commerical Ph 022 086 1842 for a free quote
Removal of ear wa Weekly Private Clinics x by micro-suction 03 525 8327 or book online: www.earhealth.co.nz
GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.
GOLDEN Bay Roofing, all roofing services. Ph 027 395 0037, email: goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com
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Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant. MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing business and personal accounting services. Ph Robert 029 775 6459 or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz. HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small. LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. LUXAFLEX Blinds, Duette, sunscreen shades, blockout rollers, Venetians, Lumishade. Call into Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Takaka or ph 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote.
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ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147. ORTIZ Architectural Studio. Residential, renovations, light commercial. Ph 021 211 1339 or email design@ortizstudio. co.nz 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.
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SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
Teacher Aide
Current Clinical Vacancies
We accept applications throughout the year!
We are looking for a Teacher Aide to join our team at Golden Bay Kindergarten. Up to 14 hours per week, fixed term for a minimum of 2 terms. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Please email amy.katipa@ntk.org.nz to request an application form or for more information. Completed forms can be sent to Amy with a cover letter and CV. Applications close Monday 7th February 5pm.
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Collingwood Health Centre Please note there will be no Physiotherapy service available in Collingwood until further notice
Technical Sales Rep/Member Support The Rural Service Centre is a local, farmer owned cooperative which consists of a Country Store and Veterinary Clinic based in Takaka, Golden Bay. Our primary focus is on providing our members and customers with a comprehensive range of products and services. We are an independent local business that has a strong focus on supporting the local Golden Bay community. We are looking for a new member of staff to join our team. This opportunity does not come along often. This is a diverse full-time position that is both challenging and rewarding. You will need experience in the agribusiness industry regarding products and services. You will have basic agronomy knowledge and have an interest in keeping up to date with the latest trends and compliance issues facing our members.
Looking to make a difference in your community? Are you interested in joining our experienced and growing team? We are seeking open-minded & flexible individuals with/without therapeutic training or experience for parttime, casual, evening and weekend shift-work. We will invest in training for the right candidates: ➢ Reg. Nurse(s) - hours negotiable ➢ Reg. Health Professional - casual ➢ Coach and Support Workers - PPT & casual Please check out our webpage twm.org.nz/careers for all available vacancies, detailed job descriptions and our TWM application forms. If you are an enthusiastic and positive person, then one of these roles could be YOURS!
Application close: OPEN until filled!
Consent for Police Vetting & the Covid19 Vaccination are required. TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street
Good communication and organizational skills will be a must for this role. We offer a competitive salary, staff uniform and employees discount plus a great working environment with a supportive and a fun team culture. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. We are looking for someone to come on board as soon as possible. Apply now with your CV and a covering letter to Jeff Riordan at the Rural Service Centre Please send applications to jeff.riordan@rsc.co.nz General Manager
Position:
Accounts Receivable Administrator
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Help us keep freight moving! Sollys is a long-established freight, logistics and contracting compan with depots in Richmond, Blenheim, Christchurch and Head Office in beautiful Golden Bay, Tasman. Sollys requires the services of an Experienced Administrator. A background in Freight, Contractin or high-volume transaction business would be advantageous.
Applications close on the 10 of February 2022 th
The position is responsible for ensuring the complete and accurate Invoicing of our Customers which includes several branches of Sollys and involves varied freighting and contracting operations. The role: - High volume systems data entry, validation and processing. - Management of processes through to invoicing weekly and monthly deadlines. - Providing excellent customer service. - Maintaining the sorting / filing of transaction records. - Other administration support as needed. About you:
Helping Hands Coordinator
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High levels of computer literacy, highly competent use of systems and processes along with the Microsoft Suite. Excellence with customer and account reconciliations. Excellent customer service, internally as well as externally. Proactive, solution focused person with a great attitude who enjoys working as part of a large, varied Team.
Remuneration will be in line with experience. A full Position Description is available at www.sollys.co.nz or by contacting hr@sollys.co.nz Applications can be submitted to hr@sollys.co.nz
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POSITION AVAILABLE: MANAGER We need a Manager - someone to manage and coordinate the every day operations of the Village Theatre. You will need to be a multitasker, administratively brilliant, keen on movies, financially savvy, not afraid of technology, community minded and comfortable directing staff. We are looking for someone motivated, with initiative and a can-do attitude to work alongside the committee to take the theatre into a new future. Please submit a current CV with up-to-date referees to: movies@villagetheatre.org.nz Applications close Tuesday 1st February. 16
We are looking for a friendly, motivated and hands-on person to support our EVS Manager with coordinating a range of activities for our supported employment programme. The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and time management skills. We would love to hear from you if you have: • Organisation and leadership experience • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and work within a team • A proactive and positive approach to Health & Safety • Full clean driver’s license • Computer literacy would be an advantage Consent for Police Vetting and the Covid-19 Vaccination are required.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 4th February For a detailed job description & application form, please e-mail twm@twm.org.nz, or go to
MOTEL MANAGER. Our client requires a hands on manager for a Takaka motel, ideally a person who likes cleaning and laundry. Applicants should be highly computer literate, have good admin skills, have people skills for a front person, possess business acumen, be able to work unsupervised seven days a week and manage staff. We envisage the position to be under a management contract and preferably applicants should be GST registered. A two-bedroom house is provided at a reduced rental, probably not suitable for children. The position may suit an active semi-retired couple or person whom has a small home-based business as an add-on. Apply with a CV to: Halstead Business Services Limited t/a Taxlink Accountants, Nelson Email: taxlink.acc@actrix.co.nz Phone 027 601 5347
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OPEN HOME TIMES Saturday 29th January 27 Fraser Road, Rangihaeata 252 Pupu Valley Road
1.30pm - 2.00pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm
Sunday 30th January 3 Sunbelt Crescent, Takaka 857 Dry Road, Westhaven Inlet
1.00pm - 1.30pm Contact Billy for viewing times
3 Sunbelt Crescent, Takaka Deadline unless sold prior Closes 2pm, 3rd February Open Home: Sunday 30th January 1.00pm - 1.30pm
Agent on site: Saturday 30th January 3pm - 3.30pm PUPU PANORAMAS Elevation, native bush and a freshwater stream - this 3.72 hectare bush block has it all, and is less than 6kms from Takaka, offering absolute privacy and uplifting panoramas. There is good drive on access to a levelled site 65m above sea level. From here you can take in the beauty of the mountains of Kahurangi NP, the emerald patchwork of the Takaka valley, and the sparkling sea in the distance. The diversity of this property will enchant you, native flora and fauna in abundance. Whether you are after a family camping retreat, or a place to build your forever home, you will not want to miss this rare opportunity. This is one of the last lots of vacant land in this location. Call Billy 0276085606
27 Fraser Road, Rangihaeata Tender Closes 2pm, 10th February
EXCEPTIONAL 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME There's ample space and solitude here thanks to the impressive layout comprising of four double bedrooms including a master suite with wardrobes, plus an office that gives you the option to work from home. A well-appointed kitchen includes modern appliances, plenty of storage, and bench space. Call Sam 0273014209
857 Dry Road, Westhaven Set date of sale
Closes 2pm, 9th February
Open Home: Saturday 29th January 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Viewing strictly with the Agent
BEAUTIFUL 2.4ha LIFESTYLE BLOCK Conveniently close to town and privately situated down the gated driveway this three three bedroom home has a study and modern kitchen and is enveloped in beautiful gardens. It is a must see property for all nature lovers and anyone wanting to live near the beach. Call Billy 0276085606
HEAVEN ON EARTH AT WESTHAVEN Welcome to your perfect remote retreat. 22 hectares (54 acre) bush block hidden away in the Westhaven wilderness, amid acres and acres of NZ Native Forest, a cacophony of birdsong, and an amazing spot from which to observe the ebb and flow of the tide sitting at the mouth of the Wairoa River. Call Billy
Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. 77 Motupipi Street, Saturday 29 January, 9am1pm. Cooking books, gardening books and lots of other bits and pieces. FIREWOOD. Delivering now. Douglas fir, beech, gum and Lawson cypress. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.
NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees still available, or make an order for 2022. Ph 525 6183. BUILDING or renovating? AES Wastewater Treatment system: No power, 20-year warranty, supplying NZ from Golden Bay. www.et.nz, ph 525 9020.
HEIFER grazing available from April, up to 40 head. Ph Saramah 021 114 0358.
GOLDEN BAY PARADISE
CURTAINS and sheers made to measure for a stunning floorto-ceiling finish. Ph Imagine designs for a free measure and quote, 027 440 0071. Your local curtain and blind specialists. Visit 96b Commercial St, Takaka next to GB Glass to view our vast range of sheers, curtain fabrics, and Luxaflex blinds.
Land for deadline sale, 31 January. One of the last undeveloped bush blocks in Kotinga. 15.7ha (38.8 acres) of hillside seven minutes’ from town. Situated above the Anatoki River with views of Golden Bay out to the sea.
For more information see Trade Me Property ID# HMU280 or phone 021 259 3293.
BOAT, Mac 360, excellent condition, good trailer, new WOF and reg, 18hp Tohatsu. $5500 ono. Ph 027 212 4020. CAT and dog doors. Installed for you by Golden Bay Glass. 96 Commercial Street. Ph 525 7274.
We look forward to seeing you at the Saturday market and on our home deliveries around Golden Bay, Tasman and Nelson.
ORDER ONLINE - www.elliscreekfarm.co.nz
FOR SALE
New Zealand Fine Grade Sea Salt containing AgriSea Seaweed and AgriSea Animal+ (seaweed extract) Suitable for Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Deer, Goats & Horses
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Hino Rainbow MOTORHOME
Wide body, 1989, converted by Campro Nelson. Reluctant sale. Ph 027 499 4016 for more details or viewing.
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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710. PROPERTY or land (max 7ha) within 30 minutes of Takaka. Private, sunny, distant views. dth@slingshot.co.nz RENTAL, short term, for elderly male and carer awaiting property purchase. From 14 March onwards. Ph 022 108 8606, email mrcrimpy11@hotmail.com LIFESTYLE /bush block with dwelling. Cash buyer. Ph 022 108 8606.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SUNDAY 30 JANUARY
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY
AUDITIONS: Royal Hunt of the Sun, 2pm at the Playhouse.
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Email us at: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours Monday- Wedneday, 9am-5pm.
LOCAL mature professional woman, non-smoker, non-drinker, vegetarian, requires modern two/three-bedroom sunny, quiet property with garage. March occupancy. Ph 027 245 3131.
COSTUME HIRE, open 7-8.30pm. Looking forward to seeing you again. ŌNEKAKĀ PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 3 FEBRUARY DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.
Golden Bay ICONZ (for boys aged 8-13)
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kicks off 8 February
RECYCLED matai floor boards, 70sqm. Ph 525 6223. BOOKS, men’s and women’s novels, children’s books. Drop off in Motupipi Hall foyer. Thanks.
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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
Fun and games Adventure Community service Christian value-based teaching Strong male role-modelling Badges to earn
The Takaka-based ICONZ group runs Tuesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm during term. New boys welcome.
COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.
Contact Nathaniel Petterson ph 021 110 9993, nathaniel@mamakugrove.nz
COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7pm dine-in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481.
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DANGEROUS KITCHEN, open for takeaways, 9am-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Come and see us. Order online or phone us 525 8686. DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ, Pakawau. Open 4pm till late Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 11am till late Saturday and Sunday. Ph 524 8457. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117. THE MUSSEL INN. Open from 11am every day.
WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ, open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.
GALLERIES / Whakakitenga EARTHSEA Gallery: Landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd), Clifton. Ph 525 7007. www.earthseagallery.com
LIVING ARTS GALLERY and
LIVING LIGHT CANDLES 85 Tukurua Road I Open every day 10am – 4:30pm
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 5pm at Collingwood.
Programmes to listen out for:
OPEN EVERY DAY
Climate Matters:
Lindsay Wood is the director of Resilienz Ltd, a company committed to developing “multiplier effect” strategies to tackle the climate crisis. Lindsay also writes on climate for a range of media and is a sought-after speaker on climate issues. Airs Mondays at 10am and replays Thursdays at 3.30pm.
BREAKFAST FROM 8AM - 10AM
Sound Selector:
Peter Bywater hosts Sound Selector. Join him as he links music genres, from Ska to Punk, Dub Step to Reggae, from the 70’s to today. Airs Thursday nights at 8:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.
DINNER + DRINKS FROM 4PM
Voices from the Brook:
Bookings are recommended
Voices from the Brook gives you news and updates from the sanctuary, and tells the stories of its enthusiastic volunteers, staff, supporters and visitors and of course its inhabitants. Wednesdays at 9.10am, after the BBC bulletin, with a new programme every 2 weeks.
818 Abel Tasman Drive 525 7998 ratanuilodge.com
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SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm each Sunday. Due to Covid-19 restrictions numbers are limited to 50 attendees. Masks and sign in please. NO service at St Andrews.
Sunday Service at 10am Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275114266 93 Commercial St, Takaka www.godunlimited.org Ph: 5259 265
God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection. Psalm 18:30
Kahurangi Christian Church 10:30am Sunday 30 January
Make someone’s summer holiday - book a trek today!
Vax-pass gathering Anglican Hall Collingwood. Contact Robin Swafford 022 604 9678
Non-vax-pass gathering Parapara Reserve. Contact Rowan Miller 021 106 8461
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HEADING PERFECT IN PŌHARA
734 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE, PŌHARA
Ph: (03) 525 8800
Deadline Sale: 4pm 31/01/2022 (NSP)
This large, well-known property comprises 1839m2 of residentially zoned land with a 2-storey dwelling. Up until recently, the downstairs has been operated as a successful café, with a 2-bdrm flat upstairs. Some alterations for a large family/holiday home perhaps or with the large parking area & residential zoning, there may be an option to create another section? All that Pōhara has to offer is just a short stroll away. Ref: GB3872
James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com
2 SUNBELT CRESCENT, TĀKAKA
Deadline Sale: 4pm 01/02/2022 (NSP)
This substantial 3 bdrm home & property is set on two titles, just a short walk to school & town, & has lots to offer! The property is beautifully presented, with the established trees providing plenty of privacy & the home has been well cared for & heated by a modern log burner. A dble garage & large carport provide plenty of storage. A great property with great potential: two titles - a unit for extended family or rental…..?? Call me. Ref: GB3873
James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com
HEADING PŌHARA BEAUTY WITH SEA VIEWS TOO!
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OPEN HOME Sunday 2.00 - 3.00pm
OPEN HOME Sunday 3.00 1.00 - 3.30pm 1.30pm
211 PATONS ROCK RD, PATONS ROCK
Deadline Sale: 12pm 02/02/22 (NSP)
This stunning property is located in the ever so popular coastal settlement of Patons Rock. This stylish, private home has an open plan kitchen, dining & lounge with 2 bedrooms, office, laundry & bathroom. A superb entertainment area outside & a stunning coastal outlook. See you Sunday! Ref: GB3870 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com
19 HAILE LANE, PŌHARA
Deadline Sale: 12pm 04/02/2022 (NSP)
In a great location, in an elevated position, just a short stroll down the road to Pōhara Beach & a short drive to Pōhara Boat Club. This property could either be a holiday bach or used, a permanent residence! The large wooden deck of 120m2 wraps around the house with sliding doors onto the deck, giving that great indoor/outdoor flow that all Kiwis love! Pop into my Open Home or call for an appt to view. Ref: GB3874
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com
THE ‘FEARY’ DREAM
ULTRA CONVENIENT! 18 MEIHANA ST, TĀKAKA
• 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Open plan living/dining/lounge • Close to schools, town • 632m2 of section to play with... • What could you do?? Ref: GB3854 Offers Over $495,000
Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com
89 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE, TĀKAKA
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OPEN HOME Sunday 11.30am - 12pm
15 FEARY CRESCENT, TĀKAKA
Deadline Sale: 12pm 09/02/2022 (NSP)
This kiwi entertainer has all you need plus more! 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms & a serious amount of storage space. Picture perfect in its private reserve setting & awaiting a new family to enjoy all the hard work of our current owner. Not one, but two garages and it’s in town! This will command lots of interest! Ref: GB3871 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Sharon MCCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255
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Belinda J BARNES Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840
Jana MCCONNON Salesperson 021 245 2197
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