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Friday 29 July 2022

Tata hosts waka ama races

The women’s crew from Onetahua Waka Ama Club paddle home in Sunday morning’s race. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Waka ama crews from across Te Tauihi o te Waka (the Top of the South) gathered at Tata beach on Sunday morning for the latest round of racing in the Winter Series competition. Joining hosts Onetahua Waka Ama Club (OWAC) were two Nelson-based clubs – Maitahi and Te Tai o Aorere (TTOA), plus one from Motueka. By 8.30am an impressive multi-coloured fleet of outrigger canoes (OCs) were lined up on the gently sloping beach. The sleek vessels, which combine modern materials with traditional design, included singleseaters (OC1), doubles (OC2) and six-person (OC6) craft. After an official welcome and briefing, racing got underway with OC1s and OC2s padding the 5km course which took boats out to and around Tata Islands, then across Ligar Bay towards Abel Tasman Memorial where they rounded a marker buoy before heading back to the beach. The rangatahi meanwhile set off at the same time but tackled a shorter 2.5km route in their OC6s. Keeping a close eye on crews and craft Chris Ray and Mark Sparks from Pōhara Boat Club

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piloted the support boat around the course, making sure that everyone completed their races safely. The glassy sea, slight swell and light winds created ideal conditions for waka racing and the narrow hulls sliced through the water at a surprising speed. The home rangatahi crew, expertly steered by Eric Lander, produced an excellent performance to beat favourites Motueka back to the beach with some impressive paddling. In the single-seaters, Motueka’s Callum O’Leary paddling his Tahitian V1 rudderless racer, left the rest of the field treading water as he stormed into a commanding lead which only got bigger as the kilometres ticked over. ”It must be the porridge,” said Callum, who is competing at the NZ national competition in October. “And a lot of training.” From then on, it was all teamwork rather than individual prowess; the subsequent three races – men/women, mixed gender, and mixed club – all featured OC6 vessels competing over the same 5km course. As the morning wore on, clubs accumulated points towards the day’s total. In the first three races 1000, 500, and 250 points were awarded

to the boat that finished first, second and third respectively, while in the mixed club race, all paddlers in the same boat received 200, 100 and 50 points for first second and third placings. After the last crew had returned to the beach at the end of the final race, each club’s points were tallied. Motueka’s impressive total reflected their dominant performance; not only had they won the men’s OC1, but also finished first in both the men’s and women’s OC6, and secured second place in the mixed OC6. In distant second place overall was Te Tai o Aorere, closely followed by Maitahi and Onetahua. Winter Waka Challenge race series. Tata beach Sunday 24 July. Selected results: OC6 Rangatahi: 1st, Onetahua; 2nd, Motueka 1; 3rd, Motueka 2. OC1 Men: 1st, Motueka; 2nd, TTOA; 3rd, Motueka. OC6 Men: 1st, Motueka; 2nd, TTOA; 3rd, Onetahua. OC6 Women: 1st, Motueka; 2nd, Maitahi; 3rd, Onetahua. OC6 Mixed: 1st, TTOA; 2nd, Motueka; 3rd, Onetahua. Total points: Motueka 7550; TTOA 3000; Maitahi 2950; Onetahua 2350. More photos on page 12

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Two decades after the Government launched Heartland Services to give rural communities better access to its services, those overseeing its delivery in Golden Bay say it needs re-invigorating. “ There is increasing pressure on community, social and government services in rural areas,” says Cait Tomlinson, general manager of Golden Bay Workcentre Trust, the organisation tasked with providing the services. The initiative was designed as a“one-stop shop” to facilitate access to government and non-governmental organisation (NGO) services, as well as managing referrals to other agencies providing support with budgeting guidance, counselling, and legal advice. Cait explains that, in order to ensure access, services need to be “present and engaged in the community”, but many have effectively withdrawn and the trend is continuing. “Increased centralisation and digitisation of government services has meant that agencies have relinquished their commitments to being present in the regions,” says Cait. “As a result, almost all Heartlands providers report a marked reduction of government agencies visiting their sites to deliver services.” A similar pattern has been noted for NGOs, for whom Golden Bay’s isolation – the very issue that Heartlands is supposed to address – makes it difficult for them to attend and provide on-the-ground presence. Organisations that have withdrawn on-site provision from Heartlands include Alzheimer’s NZ, Women’s Refuge, Life Unlimited Hearing, and ACC. Not all offer an online alternative. However, some losses, attributed to Covid disruption, are now being reversed. “Community Law pulled out at the end of 2020,” says Cait. “But I have been building a positive relationship with the managing solicitor in Nelson, Trevor Irwin, who has committed to weekly attendance once their organisational restrictions due to Covid have relaxed.” Another vital service is also making a return to the Bay. “Habit Health are just starting to come back again.” Not all withdrawals can be blamed on the pandemic. “IRD started pulling out before Covid,” says Cait. “They cited a lack of numbers, but at the same time they pulled print advertising from the [GB] Weekly… Continued on page 3

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The 2022 WordFest opens on Monday signalling the start of a month-long celebration of the wonderful world of words. Over the course of the next four weeks, Tākaka Memorial Library will buzzing as it hosts a wide variety of talks, competitions and activities for writers, puzzlers and wordsmiths. If you’ve been thinking about penning your own life story, then come along to the library where Golden Bay writer Charlotte Squire will share her expertise to help you get started. Tākaka’s book-filled hive of activity is also hosting a lunchtime spelling bee in which teams of three will test their skills against others keen super spellers, and win prizes. One of the Bay’s best known authors and publishers Carol Dawber is also due to make a lunchtime appearance at the library talking about her much-loved local history publications. Another WordFest highlight is the schools' Scrabble tournaments, held on the final Friday of the month, but there will also be plenty of other pop-up word-based activities throughout the month. The GB Weekly is running a writing competition with great prizes on offer for the Bay’s young poets and older story-writers.

The GB Weekly Writing Competition Poetry: Entrants up to and including year 10 students are invited to submit an original poem. There are two age categories: Up to year 6; and up to year 10. The winner in each category will win Take Note vouchers to the value of $25 and $50 respectively. Short story: Entrants are invited to submit an original short story up to 1200 words in length. There are two age categories: Up to year 13; and open category. The winner in each category will win Take Note vouchers to the value of $75 and $100 respectively. Rules: Entries close at midnight on 31 August and must be submitted by email with subject heading “The GB Weekly WordFest Competition” to: admin@gbweekly All entries should be the authors own work and not have been entered to any previous competition. The judges decision is final. The GB Weekly will publish winning poems and stories plus a selection of other entries.

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Continued from page 1 ...They are cancelling scheduled visits: they generally don’t give a reason so I’m not sure why.” Other services affected include SVS counselling (now called Shine) and Barnardo’s Parenting Through Separation courses, the latter citing low attendance and no-shows as the reason for their decision to move to Zoom-only interaction. Such chronic erosion of service provision is a long way from the promise made by the Ministry of Social Development in December 2000 – that the Heartlands initiative would “… improve face-to-face contact with government agencies for people in rural areas”. Those responsible for delivering local support have nevertheless remained committed to the Golden Bay community. This has been underlined by the recent consolidation of Heartland Services at the Workcentre campus, where co-ordinators Mary Ann Tait and Alexandra Stevens are available to deal with enquiries five days a week. Cait believes the decline in agency presence is part of a

wider problem experienced by New Zealand’s rural isolated communities. This, she says, encompasses issues such as a lack of public transport, poor internet provision, and a scaling back of other social and educational programmes. “It’s about more than what’s just happening at Heartlands.” Responding to an inquiry from The GB Weekly, Mark Henderson, MSD's general manager safe strong families and communities, explains that changes are being implemented to safeguard rural services. "We are currently in the process of a re-design of Heartlands to help strengthen services delivered to rural and isolated communities. While this work is undertaken Heartlands will continue to help rural and remote communities to access government services." While this is a welcome development, Cait believes it's vital that government agencies start re-engaging with Heartlands, and she urges Golden Bay to make some noise. “If the community speaks up for itself, then someone will hear.” Heartland Services is at 84 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Phone: 525 6151 or email heartlands@gbwct.org.nz

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Please, Julian Hall, enlighten us as to what you are doing to solve the very many serious problems of which you write (GBW,15/7). I know Cynthia McConville is dedicated to improving conditions for the fast-dwindling populations of our native species, for which she deserves applause, not criticism. I admire her commitment. So, come on Julian. What are you doing about our present worsening situation? What am I able to admire about you? Karen Brookes

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As we draw towards the end of their term for many of our five schools’ Boards of Trustees, I want to especially acknowledge the outstanding service from Andy Williams. Andy’s children have all left school, and so he has decided the time is right to step off the Golden Bay High School Board. Andy served as the Chair of both GBHS and Motupipi boards for many years. He has ably led the teams of trustees through good times and through some challenging times. More recently Andy has been “knee deep” in the planning of the GBHS property development, and the launching of our solar panel campaign. Education is the future for all of our tamariki. People like Andy are to be applauded for their selfless dedication to making a such difference to our children. Thanks, Andy, for your many hundreds of hours of service! In my eyes you epitomise a local hero. If you want to make a difference to your children’s education, nominations are now open for the upcoming BOT elections in all of our schools. Principals or current board members are happy to talk with you about what is involved. Linda Tame, GBHS principal and co-lead Kāhui Ako ki Mohua

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In case anyone doesn’t know, New Zealand is now governed, broadly speaking, by the organisation known as the United Nations. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shape the current push through central government and local government to achieve their goals by an Agenda 2030. This meaning the thirtieth year of the twenty first century. Co-governance, Significant Natural Areas, gender identity, climate change mitigation, equity of outcome, critical race theory, public health and what your child is now taught at school and many other things, fall under one or several of these seventeen SDGs. If you don’t believe me then take a deep dive into the subject and you will see the relatively new initiatives in the direction things have been going, in the past few years, under a Labour Government. They won’t be directly linked to the UN but rather shaped as to be achieving an SDG. While these are all noble ideas, in reality on a global scale, they are so unworkable as to be a disruptive failure. I certainly didn’t have a say in the matter. Did you? Democracy is dying. Search YouTube – “Unsustainable: The UN”s Agenda for World Domination, Part 1”. Gary Carter

Three Waters vs one big dam debt

Readers of this column may have seen a full-page campaign message in another regional newspaper (Motueka Guardian, 13/7). The four reasons for opposition to the Water Services Entity Bill, stated under the title “A Litany of Lies“, were well put. There is no reason for this bill to be supported by the residents and ratepayers of the Tasman District, especially the residents of Golden Bay Ward. The aquifer under the Tākaka Hill provides the purest water in New Zealand. Why have our elected councillors not canvassed us, and submitted our collective opposition to this bill? We elected them to represent our wants and needs. I believe the answer for their silence is the fact they supported the Waimea Dam. They were seduced by the fact the Three Waters concept would remove the huge debt facing us and TDC and pass it over to a greater number of taxpayers to spread the costs. With a change of government, which threatens to revoke this bill, and the loss of the greater tax funding source, we will be held to pay for this dam. Does TDC have a “Plan B“? Reg Turner

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We approached NZTA at both board and CEO levels requesting an apology for the debacle, an assurance that lessons have been learnt, and that these will be applied to future projects. We were aided in this by Tim King, mayor of Tasman District Council, who sent a letter of support to our requests directly to NZTA. We are grateful for that support and also for the earlier help from Councillor Butler and the members of the Council’s Regional Transport Committee. Despite much subsequent correspondence and Official Information Act delays, we, and the mayor, were unable to obtain any direct response from either the board or the CEO. Accordingly, we leave it to you to conclude what the board’s and senior manager’s attitude towards accountability to the general public might be. The response we finally received from the “National Manager Infrastructure Delivery” noted that “[L]essons learnt reviews have also been conducted on this project and we will apply what we have learnt in future projects”. We take that as at least one positive outcome from the correspondence. Hopefully we will never have to repeat the exercise! Guy Davies and Richard English

Music on a Sunday afternoon

Marble Mountain Music Club is going to trial having club “night” on a Sunday afternoon for this month and maybe a month or two ahead. Nobody likes to go out on these wet winter nights so now is your chance to come along and listen to some local singers, to test your own vocal cords and have a good old-fashioned sing-along. Sunday 31 July, 2pm at the Senior Citizens' Hall. See you there. Nancy Ward

Spending at showgrounds

I also agree that Martin Potter’s letter (GBW, 15/7) raises good questions regarding spending at the showgrounds. I look forward to TDC’s response. Jill Pearson

Reserve funding of Rec Park car park

TDC have submitted the following response to Martin Potter's letter (GBW, 15/7): Golden Bay Ward Reserve Financial Contributions are paid by developers at a rate of 5.62 per cent of the value of each additional title created and are available for the purchase, development and enhancement of reserves and community facilities in the Golden Bay area. With the support of the Golden Bay Community Board and the Golden Bay Recreation Park Management Committee, Council resolved to fund both the completion of the grandstand refurbishment and the Golden Bay Recreation Park carpark upgrade from the Golden Bay Ward Reserve Financial Contributions. The initial funding was from the District Facilities rate which is a rate on every ratepayer in the District. Public feedback has shown it to be a high priority investment against other projects in the Bay and therefore we feel this is an appropriate use of the RFC funds. The RFC funds are not exhausted as a result of this spending and further accumulation will allow us to further develop projects to benefit the wider Golden Bay community. Richard Hollier, Reserves and Facilities Manager

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In response to Dana Wensley’s resignation from council, I have recently been appointed as chair to the Regulatory Committee for the remainder of the term. The committee is responsible for monitoring and enforcing council’s Resource Management Act functions, enforcing council’s other regulatory functions, and undertaking bylaw preparation processes. Some of the areas of responsibilities relate to animal control, biosecurity, building assurance, compliance and enforcement, drinking water standards, food safety, maritime administration and navigation safety, parking and traffic control, reserve leases, licences and easements, and resource consents. The committee recently gave approval to consult the public on the draft Stock Control and Droving Bylaw, as the previous bylaw had lapsed. This is of particular relevance for Golden Bay’s farmers and road users. As the draft was developed, staff engaged with Federated Farmers locally and with their policy advisor. Unfortunately, the draft isn’t quite what was intended in places. I have been in touch with a number of farmers to hear their concerns. At the Regulatory Committee meeting this week there is a resolution seeking to bring forward the final approval date for the bylaw to 22 September to complete the process within this term and to address more promptly the bylaw concerns

raised by our farming community. Farmers have been invited to discuss these issues with staff. A Community Leasing and Licensing Policy is also being developed. This will be relevant to many of the Bay’s community groups leasing or licensing council-owned land and facilities. There are a number of issues to resolve. Pan charges are proving expensive for groups, and rents are inconsistent, although attempts have been made to standardise groups on $235pa. This may be inequitable if every group pays the same rate regardless of income, activity, group size, or land. Responsibility for maintenance and what groups can and cannot do is often unclear. In addition, long lease terms have proven problematic if there is noncompliance or risk of abandonment. Early engagement with community groups takes place in July/August regarding what works and doesn’t work. I’m happy to support any groups that would like that. Public consultation and hearings take place May 2023. Over the past weeks, I have attended the AGMs of a number of community organisations. Committee members have often been in those roles for many years, have little in the way of resources, and yet manage to keep providing essential activities and facilities for us all. I have come away very appreciative of their efforts and their contribution to keeping our community vibrant and active.

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Vegetable care Use a garden plan to organise work, especially bed preparation and what to sow and plant. Order seeds now for the main sowing in September. Plant early seed potatoes into beds that get good sun. New ground is ideal for potatoes. Plant early potatoes into furrows with added compost, rotted manure and minerals for best results. Dig in green crops for September plantings. Mulch Alliums, Brassicas and broad beans with seaweed/ seagrass. Stake broad beans for stability. Sprout kumara in half a jar of water for planting in October. Liquid-feed weekly with diluted urine or manure brews. Plant new asparagus for eating in 2025. Feed with lime, compost and mulch. Divide and plant rhubarb, globe artichokes, yacon and horseradish. Check stored produce for rot. Check for hibernating critters like green vegetable bugs, slugs and snails. Feed to chooks, or squash. Hothouse: Start propagating, especially heat-loving crops like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, using bottom heat. Plant young tomato plants into nutrient-rich beds in a hothouse for Christmas harvest. For transplanting: All seeds 10 and 24 August. Leafy greens (spinach, spinach beet, lettuce, endive, spring cabbage, Chinese cabbage) also 7–8 and 25 August). Onions (red and brown) 2-4 and 29-31 Aug. Flowers, eg marigolds, snapdragons, lobelia and dianthus (also 5 Aug). Sow direct: All seeds 10 and 24 August. Mesclun salad and spring onions (also 7–8 and 25 August). Broad beans and peas (also 1, 9 and 26-28 August). Flowers, eg alyssum, candytuft, zinnia and phlox (also 5 Aug). Plant: Best 10-22 August. Salad greens, spinach beet (cover), spinach, cabbages, onions and early potatoes. Flowers eg

gladioli and dahlia tubers. Herb care It’s a good time to lift perennial herbs and give the herb garden a thorough weed, removing pernicious weeds like couch grass. Then divide herbs and replant them with compost in smaller clumps, either in the existing herb garden or integrated into vegetable and/or fruit areas. You could create new herb garden close to the kitchen for easy access. Sow hardy herbs like parsley and summer savory in trays. Fruit care Plant perennial herbs/flowers to attract beneficial insects. Finish winter pruning. Harvest pepinos, citrus and late tamarillos. Check stored fruit for rot. Prepare strawberry beds and replace old plants with young runners. Add compost, and mulch with pine needles or woody mulch. Spray all fruits with liquid seaweed and copper oxychloride vs diseases before blossoms. Spray citrus with all-purpose oil or neem for scale insect, white fly and aphids. Protect young subtropicals from frost and wind. General garden care Organise garden resources eg stakes, stringlines, cloches, labels, etc. Fix and clean garden tools. Divide herbaceous perennials like goldenrod. Plant perennial shrubs, trees and herbaceous perennials. Lime/dolomite lawns. Prune ornamental trees, shrubs and roses to maintain shape and vigour. Feed roses with manure, compost and minerals like phosphorus and potassium from wood ash. Prune shelter trees and shrubs for shape and improved airflow and sunlight into the garden. Shred prunings and mulch orchard and ornamentals.

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Fire, bubbles and stars combine at magical Matariki

The smoke-filled bubbles created huge excitement amongst the kids. Photo: Murray Hedwig. ANITA PETERS

A large crowd was treated to a feast of entertainment centred around the heavens in Tākaka last week. The month-long postponement of a variety of Matariki performances due to constant rain and widespread illness finally ended. The weather behaved for the crowd of more than 300, who decked out in winter woollies to brave the chilly evening. The long-awaited window art began taking shape in the late afternoon, with Aralyn Doiron painting the Matariki night sky in reverse from within the Arts Council building, accompanied by Colin Minney, who fooled around outside with the onlookers. When DramaLAB’s illuminated ethereal beings merged into the crowd outside Artisans around sundown, offering stardust and other symbolic cutouts to awestruck children, the magical tone of the evening was set. The performers coaxed and beckoned their footpath audience up to the heavenly window painting, drifting across the street and back down to the Village Green. Anne Harvey, representing Manawhenua ki Mohua and supported by Te Ataarangi students, came onto the Village Green stage to offer up a blessing and karakia to begin the festivities. What followed was over an hour of quality, actionpacked, light-filled theatre, song and fire dance. Among the various items was a well-researched interpretation by the DramaLAB Training Room performers embodying the separate characters of the seven-star cluster of Matariki. The Women’s Waiata singing group delivered three stirring

pieces of a capella, Caitlin sang her own composition, Matariki Rising, and local poetess/performer Redwood Reider moved the audience with their poem Inner Fire. Finally, four fire groups, comprising 18 women from the Wonder-Full Young Women’s Fire Crew, executed dramatic displays of fire magic. Their project was funded by Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa and Sport Tasman’s Kohine Maia. After the final item, Abby, one of the Young Women’s Fire Crew presented Claire French (the event organiser, GB Community Arts Council worker and “creatress” of Wonder-Full) with a bouquet of flowers for running the fire project, before all performers and volunteers took to the stage for a final bow. Those involved said the whole evening was a resounding success. Claire was very pleased, especially given the long postponement and several people dropping out last minute. “I was blown away by all the support. I’d like to say a special thank you to all of the extremely capable volunteers, artists and performers for all their hard work, to Diana the Bubbleologist for arranging the surprise rainbow bubble installation the night before, and to Creative Communities Tasman for their project funding. It takes a village, and what a Wonder-Full village we have! It was such a joy to see so much life in town.” The DramaLAB youth group also thanks all supporters of their soup and baking stall, which raised $241.60 towards the cost of a short movie they are making. The Arts Council welcomes any feedback or photos – please email to gbartsnz@gmail.com

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Aralyn Doiron with her reverse painting of the Matariki night sky well underway on the Arts Council building window. Photo: Anita Peters.

Performers of the Wonder-Full Young Women’s Fire Crew executed dramatic displays of fire magic. Photo: Anita Peters.

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NBS on reading journey with TPS

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We can’t have our cake and eat it In a recent on-line discussion about global warming, one person expressed the view that “we are cooked as a species”. Whatever one’s views on the matter, I don’t think handwringing is helpful, so I’d like to offer a more constructive way of viewing our predicament. Isle Royale is an island in Lake Superior, North America. Early in the 20th century a small herd of moose swam to the island, which was rich in the vegetation on which moose could feed. With an area of 553 square km it could support many moose. And wolves, their normal predators, were absent. So the moose population did what all natural populations do in the absence of constraints; it “exploded” and within a few years the moose had over-eaten their food supply. The result was starvation and the population crashed. For the next few years, it limped along, during which time the vegetation recovered. The moose population spiked and crashed again. This boom-and-bust cycle continued until, in an abnormally hard winter in the 1940s, the lake froze, enabling a small pack of wolves to cross the ice to the island. What happened next was what you’d expect: the wolves preyed on the moose, picking out the young, the old, and the weak. The moose population declined and became more stable. Though the moose had become individually less secure, as a population, they had been rescued by the wolves. This story tells us one of ecology’s eternal but brutal truths: not only do predators need prey, but in the longer term, prey populations need their predators. It’s doubtful if any individual prey animal would agree with this, but from the emotional distance of being a different species, we can afford the comfort of objectivity. I’ve used the Isle Royale wolves as a kind of metaphor for all the factors which, historically, have acted as a brake on human population growth. But, beginning with the industrial and technological revolutions in the 18th century in Europe and spreading outward to most parts of the world, these constraints were slackened. As a result, world average life expectancy has markedly increased, from about 30 in the 19th century to about 73 in 2020, though with marked variation between countries. But in largely freeing us from the ecological constraints that control other species, the benefits of economic growth have completely distorted our views of long-term ecological reality, and especially of “rights” and “freedom”. In this context, we can think of two kinds of freedom: 1. Ecological freedom, or freedom from factors that normally regulate populations in nature, such as hunger and disease, and 2. Political freedom, the freedom to have as many children as we want, and consume as much as we want. On a time-scale of centuries, each freedom threatens the other; we can have one or the other, but not both. Though our politicians don’t say so explicitly, the implied message of their sales pitch is that we can both have our cake and eat it. In some unspecified way we can live sustainably without nature’s constraints. Well, we can’t. The choice is between self-imposed constraints on freedom, and nature’s brutal solution. In politics there are just too many votes in self-deception. As ex-Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker put it in a different context: “We all know what to do, we just don’t know how to get re-elected after we’ve done it”.

Year 0-3 tamariki at Tākaka Primary School are taking their reading sk ills to a whole new level thanks to a donation of $5000 from NBS (Nelson Building Society). The donation has allowed the purchase of new, engaging reading materials that are helping the school move towards a new science-based approach to learning to read known as Structured Literacy. Dean Lund, NBS Tākaka b r a n c h m a n a g e r, s a y s “We already have a close relationship with Tākaka Primar y S chool and are pleased to be able to get behind this new approach to teaching our kids to read”. Principal Corinne Rowe says, “ Thanks to NBS we have been able to purchase decodable readers for our tamariki. We now have an amazing collection of awesome reading materials that are pitched to the individual stage of each child’s reading journey”. Corinne adds: “Until very recently, NZ teachers have not been taught the science of how children learn to read. Five of our teachers attended a two day intensive Professional Development conference with one of Aotearoa’s leading experts in this field, Liz Kane,

The Government has announced further measures to tackle crime and gangs, as part of our work to keep West Coast-Tasman and communities across New Zealand safe. We’ve already delivered New Zealand’s largest ever Police service, removed more than 60,000 illegal guns from circulation, and provided Police with more resources to combat gangs and drugs. But the recent brazen gang activities that we’ve seen are completely unacceptable, and we’ve responded quickly with practical measures that build on our strong law and order record. To crack down on violent offending and other criminal activity, we’re introducing new targeted Police warrant and additional search powers to find and seize weapons from gang members during gang conflict. We’re continuing to hit gangs and other offenders where it hurts by taking their guns, cars and motorbikes and making it harder to launder money. The changes we’re making will see

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knowledge, fluency and comprehension. It is an approach that supplements the school’s existing literacy curriculum. “We are extremely fortunate to have the support of NBS to help us get this programme off to a great start,” says Corinne.

items such as watches and vehicles added to the list of high value goods that can’t be sold for cash over certain amounts. We’re also enabling Police to seize cash over $10,000 when found in suspicious circumstances, as well as expanding the range of offences that can lead to Police impounding cars, motorbikes and other vehicles. There’s no place for gun violence and intimidation on our streets or in our homes, and we’re establishing a new offence for firing a gun with the purpose of intimidation, which could see someone in prison for up to five years. To keep people here in West Coast-Tasman safe, we’ve already delivered the country’s largest ever Police service, and we’re on track to achieve our goal of an extra 1800 Police officers this year. We’re also working hard to address the drivers of crime, reduce offending and stop young people becoming gang members in the first place. Hon Damien O’Connor is MP for West Coast-Tasman

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Sky-high turnout for annual fly in

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The Golden Bay Flying Club hosts a dawn fly in annually and this year was the highest turnout with 37 aircraft from all around New Zealand parked at Tākaka aerodrome. Everyone enjoyed breakfast and a catch-up before heading off into the blue sky. Photo: Submitted.

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It’s murder, I thought as I examined the crime scene closely. The telltale signs were there. Feathers, scattered under the kōwhai tree, a favourite roosting and feeding tree for the two kererū that had visited for the last four years. Looking around, my eyes searched for a vantage point from which the killer had struck. A fast and direct flying attack would have been made, kārearea’s sharp talons grasping the unsuspecting victim. A quick powerful bite to the neck and life would have been extinguished. There would be no more high-speed kererū chases around the property. Two weeks of courtship flights had come to an end. Sadly, for me, the joys of observing a devoted romance were over. Now, one week later, a single kererū sits alone in the kōwhai tree. Daily visits by the quail have ceased. When they arrive, the birds are nervous. Any slight movement scatters them into the air. The falcon has been seen in low, active hunting flight along the driveway where the quail enter the property from the roadside. Kārearea is an intelligent and adaptable hunter. On a recent visit to the beach at Rototai, I watched a female perched on

a newly built driftwood hut. She was observing a little pied shag as it surfaced and dived, feeding in the water below. Her attempt to seize it was unsuccessful. She crossed within a few metres of me as she returned to her post. A regular at Rototai, this New Zealand falcon is fearless and unless you approach her, she will be unfussed by your presence.

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Tasman bids ‘Vaarwel’ to Dutch Ambassador

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Once again, the combined resources of our staff and external contractors have put in an outstanding effort in the face of a recent weather event.

We recently had the opportunity to farewell The Netherlands Ambassador to New Zealand, Her Excellency Mira Woldberg, as she comes to the end of her time as the kingdom’s diplomatic representative.

Strong gusts of wind and up to 200mm of rain fell across the District during a 24-hour period on 11 and 12 July.

A poroaki (farewell) ceremony was held in our Council Chambers to acknowledge Mira’s contribution to strengthening the relationship between The Netherlands and the people of Te Tau Ihu, especially Manawhenua ki Mohua – Golden Bay iwi of Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama and Te Ātiawa.

This resulted in slips, fallen trees, flooding, wastewater overflows and damage to roads between Golden Bay and St Arnaud. A number of road closures also caused disruption to residents.

It’s nomination time! The clock is ticking if you plan to stand for Tasman in this year’s local body elections. Arguably, there has never been a more important time in our history to get involved by standing for Council. Our Council and two community boards play a critical role in supporting the resilience and prosperity of Tasman. In the face of societal change, disruption from Covid-19, the impact of climate change and radical reform in the sector, delivering positive local outcomes matters now more than ever.

Our response network was kept busy around the clock as the situation evolved, from monitoring forecasts, planning, providing regular updates to residents, traffic management and clearing debris at the locations worst hit. Photos from the many incidents that our teams attended demonstrated the size of the job they were tasked with. Weather events such as these are challenging for all involved. As well as acknowledging the work of our own team, we’d also like to thank you for your patience and resilience when these situations emerge.

The role of a Tasman District Councillor is two-fold, encompassing governance and representation. Through effective governance, our Council always acts in the best interest of our community, both for today and future generations, balancing both short and long-term responsibilities. Representation means space for everyone to have a voice, be considered and thrive. All ages and stages, all cultures and genders, all abilities and ambitions. It’s hard work but extremely rewarding. You’ll be responsible for enhancing the wellbeing of the Tasman community and all that it entails – a healthy natural environment, thriving businesses, safe spaces for all and a place that supports every individual’s sense of belonging. We need candidates with vision, empathy and commitment – collaborators who can listen to all viewpoints before reaching a considered conclusion. A candidates guide is available on our website, tasman.govt.nz/elections. Nominations close at noon on Friday 12 August.

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Her Excellency Mira is the second Dutch ambassador to be farewelled in this way. Chair of Manawhenua ki Mohua Iwi Barney Thomas said such an occasion was “indicative of the relationship we hold with The Netherlands which goes back a long way – bridges have been built and relationships have been founded – we will continue that together.” “The bow of your waka is headed towards your home and your family but please remember us here in this part of the world.” Mira said she “felt so welcomed and warmly received” during her visits to the region throughout her threeyear term – be it at Onetahua Marae or accompanying delegations from her home country to Golden Bay / Mohua, where Dutch explorer Abel Tasman and his crew encountered local Māori in 1642. The ambassador will now take up a new role in Germany.

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Slow down and drive to the conditions Our grit truck drivers are out in the early hours every freezing morning spreading grit on the worst affected roads to improve surface conditions so we can drive around safely in winter. However, motorists still need to drive to the conditions. The cabin of a car can be 20 degrees on a sub-zero morning, but the car being comfortable doesn’t mean the road is free of ice and drivers can be lulled into a false sense of safety. Ice can remain on roads all day, especially in areas shaded by high banks and tall trees. These roads freeze sooner and may not thaw during the day. Grit only adds about 15 percent extra traction, which isn’t much when you’re driving on ice. Grit itself can be very slippery and can be a big risk to a vehicles traction, especially motorcycles. So, here are some tips for safer winter driving: The best way to navigate wet roads where ice could form is to slow down, drive to the conditions and not rely on grit to provide traction. Avoid sudden braking or turning movements that could cause you to skid. Drive at a safe travelling distance because it takes longer to stop on slippery roads. In winter, especially in poor weather, double the two-second rule and leave a safe distance between you and the car you are following.

However, hopes are high that the Dutch-Kiwi friendship will continue, with an invitation to visit extended to Mira’s successor Ard Van der Vorst by Tasman District Council and Manawhenua ki Mohua. As a final koha, Mira was also given a Pakohe taonga, presented by Kaumātua Harvey Ruru and Manawhenua ki Mohua representative Whaea Mairangi Reiher.

COUNCIL HUI At Orange, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Public forum presenters can speak in person if they wear a mask, follow one-metre distancing, and attend one at a time. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Tasman Creative Communities Subcommittee Tuesday 2 August, 10.00 am. No public forum Saxton Field Committee Wednesday 3 August, 9.30 am Operations Committee Thursday 4 August, 9.30 am Joint Shareholders Committee Friday 5 August, 2.00 pm. No public forum Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 9 August, 9.30 am Full Council Thursday 11 August, 9.30 am 22672 HotHouse Creative

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VOLUNTEER GROUPS: GOLDEN BAY RDA SUBMITTED

Golden Bay’s RDA has the distinction of being the smallest RDA in the country. There are over 55 RDAs in New Zealand, and ours was established in 1972, so it is our 50th anniversary this year! We cater mostly to children, with both mounted and unmounted programmes. We secure funding from many sources, and the Golden Bay community is extremely supportive of our services. We also fundraise and sell horse manure from the front gate. We are a small, dedicated team of volunteers who care about our community, children and animals. Our equine team of three (Leigha, Toko and Tess) are the backbone of our organisation and are dearly loved by us all. We ride on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, also caring for the horses, fundraising, and many more activities. We always welcome new volunteers and offer full training. You do not have to be horsey, but enjoying animals and helping people is important. There are many jobs to do around the RDA, and it is a great platform for learning new skills. The benefits of therapeutic riding are well documented and we will continue to support learning for children in the Golden Bay community. It is suitable for children with a wide range of abilities and aspirations. The benefits are numerous and include: Physical skills - motor skills, muscle strength are all improved with riding, memory and concentration. Relationships - are formed with the horse, and bonds are also formed with volunteers and coaches. Emotional/social - equine therapy helps us to relax and observe life from a different point of view, also builds confidence and self-esteem. If you would like to volunteer or contribute in any way, please contact Tamara Martin on 022 126 0933 or Tamara. Martin@rdagroup.nz

Golden Bay RDA would like to thank the following organisations and individuals for their support this year. Pupu Hydro Society, FreshChoice, GB Community Board, Give-a-little, Trash Palace, Lotteries, Tui Balms, NBS Takaka, Golden Bay Lions, PGG Wrightson, TDC, Bryan Bell of Complete Tree Services, Tama Solly freight.

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Hi Liz, Meryth - can you please introduce yourself and share a bit about what you do at HealthPost?

Liz: I’m a Registered Naturopath and Cosmetic Chemist. I set up our policies and standards that create the framework for the brands and products we love to support. I’m also part of the Mindful Brands Committee with Meryth.

Liz: After the holistic review, we take a closer look into the product’s ingredients making sure it meets our HealthPost standards. For example, we’ve got a sugar policy for supplements and protein powder so that there are no hidden sugars, and we have a sustainable marine policy which means fish oils must be sustainably certified.

How do you support brands to improve their practices?

Meryth: I’m our New Product Specialist. My background is in bespoke tailoring and working in the textiles industry which helps me look for brands who are responsible with their sourcing.

Liz: After the review, we let brands know whether they’ve met our criteria to be a Mindful Brand on our website. Brands often ask for feedback about ways they can do better, and we’ve seen many examples of brands deciding to reformulate products to improve ingredients on the basis of our feedback.

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POLICE REPORT

Kia ora koutou e te whānau • 4 July: The 41-year-old male who crashed into the high-school fence in May appeared in court and was sentenced to 150 hours community work, disqualified for one year and one day and ordered to pay reparation. • Police have attended a number of family harm events over the month. Also quite a few jobs relating to mental unwellness in which Police were called to assist. Thanks and acknowledgement to our partner agencies who work with us closely in these fields. • Police continue to receive a number of reports of unlawful hunting, the latest being in the East Tākaka area. Firearms licensing has got a lot stricter in recent years. If you don’t have permission to hunt somewhere and you are caught, your firearms licence will be revoked. Don’t take the risk. Bows and arrows look fun but take immense skill and patience...and you still require permission from the land owner! • A plastic bag of eclectic souvenir earrings were left on Tata beach in April this year and the owner reported them to Police this week. They would love to be reunited with them as they hold sentimental value. • A number of people have served your local Police and other entities with pseudo legal paperwork purporting to be no longer subject to the laws and regulations that we are here to enforce. In the recent words of a district court judge, “You have no special status. You are a living, breathing human being and the laws apply to you. There is no basis for you to disassociate yourself from that of a legal person”. Please give this some thought before going down that rabbit hole or be brave enough to change your mind. The alternative is fraught with difficulty and expense. • 25 July: A holiday home owner reported to Police some unknown person using their house to sleep in, in their absence. This is burglary, regardless of whether the person steals anything. Police are investigating. • In similar circumstances the 38-year-old local male arrested and charged with burglary after being found helping himself to a holiday home in May last year, finally appeared in court on 22 July and plead guilty. He will be sentenced in September. • School is back and the roads are wet. Keep your speeds down and watch out for our tamariki. Stay safe – be kind – keep up your Covid/flu vigilance (hygiene, mask wearing if able).

Tata hosts waka ama races

An impressive multi-coloured fleet of outrigger canoes lined up on Tata beach ready for racing. Photos: Jo Richards.

The Onetahua Waka Ama Club’s rangatahi crew being steered to victory by Eric Lander.

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Local choir calling for new voices SUBMITTED

Golden Bay Choir is keen to recruit new singers – especially male voices – as it works towards its November concert. Chorister Ann Thompson recently attended a performance by the NZ Secondary Students’ Choir (NZSSC) in Nelson and was struck by the number of young men in the choir. “They made up half of the choir and all looked so pleased to sing,” says Ann. “The point of this observation is: where do all these male singers go? There must be hundreds who have come up through the NZSSC and the Big Sing over the years, but where do they go after they turn 30?” Ann says that the choir is seeking singers of all types and abilities as it builds up after the restrictions of Covid lockdowns. “Of course we welcome both men and women who want to sing, and while the ability to read music is an advantage, it’s not a requirement. Auditions are not required either, while masks are optional. Yes, singing in a mask is possible!” With choir members spread throughout Golden Bay, travelling to practice need not be a problem, says Ann. “We have people coming from the Collingwood, East Tākaka and the Pōhara areas so there is the opportunity to car pool.” The November concert will feature a wide repertoire ranging from the 17th Century (Orlando Gibbons) to Golden Bay Choir members, from back left, Ann Thompson, Alexia Russell, the very recent, with four Moon poems penned by Nigel Mountfort, Dilyse Roberts, Christine Mead, Dorrie Cowan, John Robin Keown (an alto in the choir) and set to music by Reagan. Jochen Maurer sits at the keyboard. Photo: Supplied. another local, the late Charles Naylor. GB Choir meets at Puramahoi Hall every Thursday from 7.15-9pm. For more information, contact choir director Jochen Maurer on 022 0211 322.

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A Guide to Navigating Mental Health Services in Nelson/Marlborough The mental health system has many layers and it can be challenging to know where to start. There are a variety of services and community groups available to help you. This article will explore options and access points.

Care in a crisis

In an emergency, call 111 and ask for the police. Community Assessment Teams

For urgent mental health situations, Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough Community Assessment Teams provide assessment, intervention and ongoing treatment for people over the age of 18 with serious psychiatric disorder and/or severe emotional/behavioural problems of a psychological nature. Nelson Phone: 0800 776 364 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Marlborough Phone: 0800 948 497 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Golden Bay via Te Whare Mahana Phone: 03 525 7647 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) For a Community Assessment Team for children and youth under 18:

Nelson Phone: (03) 546 1230 - Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. After hours emergency phone: Nelson Hospital (03) 546 1800 and ask for ‘on-call CAMHS’

Blenheim Phone: (03) 520 9905 - Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. After hours emergency phone: Wairau Hospital (03) 520 9999 and ask for ‘on-call CAMHS’

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Pathways to mental health care Phone Helplines

There are a variety of free, phone-based services are available to provide support and information to you, your parents, whānau and friends. Helpline services are a great place to start if you are feeling low and need to talk to someone, or are

• 1737 is a national helpline which offers brief one to one counselling support with a trained counsellor or peer support worker. It is for anyone feeling stressed, overwhelmed, down, and needing someone to talk to. 1737 can also provide support and information to family and friends of those affected by mental distress. Free call or text 1737 anytime 24/7. • There are specialist helplines that can help you get the specific support you need, whether it is help with parenting (Parent Help: 0800 568 856 9am to 9pm), sexuality or gender (OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 6pm to 9pm), or depression (Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 24/7). GP

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Typically, in a non-crisis situation, the best place to start is with your GP. A GP can provide advice and may suggest treatment options, including medication, psychotherapy and counselling. When appropriate, A GP might refer you to a special service or organisation if you meet certain criteria. Community mental health services that accept self-referrals

While some mental health services in non-hospital settings require referrals from GPs or mental health professionals, there are many services and support groups in our region that accept self-referrals. The Family Service Directory, Healthpoint, the Mental Health Foundation and Te Whatu Ora provide a local directory of support groups and in-person support services. Private Therapy

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CLASSIFIEDS AGM NOTICES CYCLE & Walkway Society AGM, 7pm Thursday 4 August. Community Centre 88 Commercial Street. All welcome! GOLDEN Bay Flying Club AGM to be held at Clubhouse, 7pm Tuesday 2 August. GOLDEN Bay Workcentre Trust AGM, Monday 22 August at 5.30pm, 84 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Please RSVP to admin@ gbwct.org.nz GOLDEN Bay Mountain Bike Club AGM, Thursday 11 August, 7pm, Tākaka Rec Centre. Cake provided.

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If you no longer have a landline and wish for your cell phone to be in the Golden Bay Community Directory please email your details to: Kelly at Unlimited Copies ulc@actrix.co.nz or text 027 525 8355 Deadline for changes 7 August 2022

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

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga LOST. Trailer tail gate, Saturday 2 3 July between Patons Rock and Parapara. Ph 027 714 4232.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake LECOMTE, Ivan Fredrick. 24 February 1936 - 25 July 2022. Ivan passed away peacefully at Golden Bay Community Health, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Carolyn. Loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Carla and Lindsay, Julie and Paul, Tania and David and the late Lance. Loved Grandad to Dane and Aleisha, Lori and Michael, Amy and Louis and Sophie. A great-grandad to Bailee and Lincoln. Special thanks to GBCH and district nurses for the loving support and care you gave to Ivan. Very special thank you to the Nurse Maude caregivers: Joanna, Jane, Karen, Tania and Trudy. Without your loving support we wouldn’t have been able to care for Ivan and keep him at home for as long as we did. A private service is to be held.

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CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep. Booking, query or quote. Ph Steve 021 0810 1146. Computer/smartphone sales and repairs Supporting all Windows and Apple products Onsite tech support and internet solutions Zentec – 65 Commercial Street Ph 525 8371 or support@zentec.co.nz 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

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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

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.

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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

WINTER FUNK!

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

BLINDS by Luxaflex, duettes, blockout rollerblinds, sunscreen rollerbinds, translucent rollerblinds, venetians and more. Ph Imagine designs 027 440 0071 or call into our showroom next to GB Glass, Tākaka and view our blind stand.

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

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

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

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

FRIDAY 29TH JULY

TAKAKA Golf Club thanks NBS Tākaka for their invaluable help with sponsoring and running our Mid Winter Ambrose tournament. We appreciate that Dean Lund and staff turned up on their weekend day off to cook sausages, play golf, and provide sponsorship. You guys are awesome!

APPLIANCE and whiteware repair. 12+ years’ experience servicing all brands. Ph Luke 022 602 8118.

FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

ROOTS & FRUITS HOSTED BY GALANJAH

KOKALITO Fine Foods will not have a stall on the Village Green for a couple of months. We had to stop a bit earlier than planned because of Covid, but we keep taking orders for weekly veggie boxes, which can be picked up on the farm or delivered. We will also supply GB Organics and the shop at the Sustainable Living Centre every week. For further info re veggie boxes email finefoods@kokalito.co.nz or message us on Facebook. We thank all our customers for their ongoing support and are looking forward to growing even more for Golden Bay next season.

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Golden Bay Scaffold Ltd 027 569 6483 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.

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. 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.

Septic solutions, on-site wastewater design for TDC consents No power, no servicing design specialists. Constructed wetlands, AES advanced secondary systems, septic tanks and disposal trenches. Ph Onekaka-based Waterwork 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.

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

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. 15

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337. CAROLYN Simon: Craniosacral therapy, naturopathic consults, personalised herbals and flower essences.Txt 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544.

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

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This four-bedroom home has ample space for the whole family. Featuring an open plan kitchen and dining area which integrates effortlessly with the living room and is complemented by an efficient Woodsman free-standing fire and two heat pumps. The family bathroom has recently been revamped and features a Shub and Solar tubing which adds extra passive light. The spacious master suite enjoys the morning sun and has the added luxury of an ensuite. Another three bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes and offer space and solitude for all. The sunny and established quarter-acre section with a huge amount of parking area also has space for keen gardeners to capitalise on self-sufficiency and room for a pet or two. A garage and attached building has been used for extra accommodation or storage when required. Call Sam today. 027 301 4209

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TESTIMONIALS Sam went above and beyond my expectations. Not only is he extremely warm, personable and confident in his role, Sam went out of his way to help solve several tricky issues we uncovered along the way and did so willingly and professionally. He is highly competent and an excellent communicator, keeping me updated at every turn. This was not a smooth sailing property sale but I felt relaxed throughout the process partly due to Sam’s calm and confident reassurance. I am positive that Sam will go far in the field of real estate. - Jan || Vendor

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING 55 Takaka Valley Highway SOLD BY Sam Goffriller | 027 301 4209

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 NEW LISTING FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211. COMPUTERS, tablets, and smartphones. New and used. On display at Zentec in Takaka. Contact 03 525 8371 or support@ zentec.co.nz for more info. CURTAIN tracks, custom made curtains made locally, view our vast range of fabrics from MOKUM, James Dunlop, Hemptech, Maurice Kain, Warwick. Get started transforming your space from ordinary to extraordinary. Imagine designs, next to GB Glass or ph Tracey 027 440 0071. BLOKART sand yacht, 3m and 4m sails. Complete and ready to go. Perfect for Patons Rock, Parapara, Tukurua hard sand beaches. Offers. Ph 525 9948.

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Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ. Open 4pm till late Friday and 11am till late Saturday, Sunday. O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. TOTOS CAFÉ - PIZZERIA, open Sundays, weather permitting, Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710. 10.30am-4pm. Tōtaranui hill, ph 03 970 7934.

WANTED / Hiahia CHEST of drawers. Ph Natalie 525 7059.

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere Education Trust

RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF 6 July. Stableford: C Win 40, D Win 35, W Collie 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Hadler, 4/13 D Jerram, 8/17 D Win, 9/18 W Collie. Twos: C Hadler, W Collie. Two 7/16: C Hadler. Best gross: W Collie 74. 16 July. Tui Cup: R Miller bt J Riordan 2/1, A Bradnock bt J Garner on 20th, C Hadler bt R Dyce 2/1, R Heuvel bt R Davis 2 up. Stableford: W Dobbie 34, M Dixon 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 8/17 W Collie, 4/13 C Hadler, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: R Davis, W Collie, M Dixon, A Bradnock, J Garner. Two 7/16: A Bradnock. Happy wanderer: S Meredith. 20 July. Match Play pairs: G Allen & W Dobbie bt G Little & J Riordan 3/2, R Dyce & M Dixon bt A Bradnock & C Hadler 5/4. Stableford: J Solly 35, Roger Tait 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 J Riordan, 4/13 & 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 R Tait. Twos: D Win. Best gross: W Collie 77. 23 July. Match Play Pairs: G Allen & W Dobbie bt R Dyce & M Dixon 4/2, W Collie

& G Bradley bt R Heuvel & R Miller 1 up. Stableford: R Ancell 33, J Solly 33, N Gardiner 31. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Dixon, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 R Davis, 9/18 R Ancell. Twos: W Collie, G Allen, R Heuvel. Two 7/16: R Dyce, W Collie. Happy wanderer: C Pretty. Best gross: R Ancell 77. BRIDGE 13 July. Tukurua Pairs Session 2: D Rapley/P Topham 59.90%; E Bradshaw/A Telford 56.25%; D&L Jerram 54.69%. H/cap: D Rapley/P Topham 54.90%; E Bradshaw/A Telford 53.50%; D&L Jerram 50.69%. 15 July. Relaxed Session 6: C Mead 64.29%; A Mace 59.52%; J Massey 54.76%. H/cap: Mead 60.29%; J Massey 58.76%, A Mace 54.52%. 20 July. Tukurua Pairs Session 3: P Wood/T Packard 71.88%; H Curtis/L Godden 62.96%; D Rapley/P Topham 56.48%. H/cap: P Wood/T Packard 69.38%; H Curtis/L Godden 59.21%; P O’Connor/R Berry 59.07%. 22 July. Relaxed Session 7: D Perreau 57.14%; K Van Der Struys 57.14%; H Curtis 57.14%. H/cap: D Perreau 65.14%; K Van Der Struys 54.14%; H Curtis 53.14%.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

Takaka Rugby Football Club Saturday 30th July 2022

Home Games U6s - Friday 5.30pm U10s - BYE U13s -11am vs Huia U14s - 1pm vs Marlborough College Blue Div II - Season has finished Away Games U8s - TRU 7s Competition in Riwaka Briefing at 9.30am U12s - 11.15am vs Wanderers at Lord Rutherford Park - Bus leaves at 8.30am Hope to see you on and your positive vibes on the sidelines

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Takaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly - 31 July, 14 and 28 August; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 7 and 21 August. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 4pm Sundays. Masks please.

Subsidised Acrobatics and Handstand classes for Teenagers at GBHS

ce, Confiden Focus d l i u B , y Pla nd nal skill a o s r e p r e t In Subsidised courses for the Golden Bay Youth with Debora O'Callaghan and Jola Siezen of the Twisty Twinz. bayyoganz@gmail.com 0211858795

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship at 10am. Rev Barry Ayers. Soup and dessert luncheon Wednesday 3 August at noon, Tākaka Bowling Club, $12 per person.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Education Trust

10:30am, Ōnekakā Hall Celebration service and AGM

Golden Age Yoga

Sunday 31 July

Contact Robin Swafford, 022 604 9678 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1

Sunday Service 10 am All Welcome. Open for prayer and a listening ear - Thursdays. Text our Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 511 4266

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 5259 265

To assist your Strength, Balance and Stability Every Monday 10.00 - 11am in the Senior Citizens Club Hall, Takaka Payment by Koha donation Contact: Sheila Kennard 027 364 4717 bayyoga@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 29 JULY BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

SUNDAY 31 JULY MARBLE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB change of time - 2pm, at Senior Citizens’ Hall Tākaka. All welcome.

TUESDAY 2 AUGUST GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.

THIS WEEK 29 JULY - 2 AUGUST

WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST ŌNEKAKĀ PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall. NO KOKALITO STALL on the Village Green for a couple of months. See Public Notices for further info. SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON, noon at Tākaka Bowling Club, $12 per person. Profits shared between Ukrainian refugees/Mohua Community Workers. COSTUME HIRE, The Playhouse, Park Ave. Now by appointment only, to book ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings please).

THURSDAY 4 AUGUST DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

LATER EVENTS FOOD BANK CEILIDH DANCE: Pōhara Hall, Saturday 6 August. Limited tickets $20 +optional koha at Golden Bay Organics. 18

Friday 29th: 4:30 Lightyear (PG) (FINAL) 7:30 Thor: Love & Thunder (M) Saturday 30th: 4:00 Benediction (M) (FINAL) 7:30 Whina (PG) Sunday 31st: 4:30 The Phantom of the Open (M) 7:30 Mothering Sunday (M) (FINAL) Tuesday 2nd: 7:30 Whina (PG) (FINAL) Treat Tuesday $11 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 29 JULY 2022

“An Update on Local Treaty Issues”

U3A welcomes well-known local historian, Hilary Mitchell, co-author of the award-winning Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka series, who will give a presentation on the effect of the Treaty on iwi in our area.

Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 12 August, 10.30am

Masks required. All welcome. Non-members a gold coin, please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant

Upper Takaka Country Club Inc

Pig Hunt 2022 25 Years

Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July Entries in by 5pm on Thursday 28th July to PGG Wrightson or UTCC $40 for team of two, $30 single, Kids U13 free

‘Stomp on Poverty’ for Golden Bay Food Bank with FOOTLOOSE Ceilidh Band

Weigh-in by 3pm Sunday 31st Hunting for the Gruff Thomason Trophy (Biggest Tusks) and Ian Foskett Trophy (Biggest Boar) Plus prizes for; Heaviest Fallow Stag, Heaviest Red Stag, Biggest Sow, Most Pigs Weighted In, Most Goats Tails and many more including spot prizes. Kids’ prizes include most and heaviest hares, possums, most goat tails and longest horns.

RE-OPENING ON 29 JULY

SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 2022 @ POHARA HALL, GB | DANCING STARTS 7:30 PM Live Celtic band and Ceilidh dance For any age and ability No experience or partner needed Tickets: $20 + optional Food Bank Koha | Under 16yo FREE | Only 100 tickets available from GB Organics | $25 Door Sales if space

OPEN FOR COFFEE, BRUNCH, TAPAS, DINNER, COCKTAILS

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Sun 31st VOICE COLLECTIVE.All welcome to come along and sing Harry Nilsson’s ‘Without You’ - 2pm.

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TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST Valid from Friday 29 July until Tuesday 2 August Friday: Westerlies tending northwest later. Cloudy at times with a few showers developing.

Saturday: Northwesterlies with early, possibly thundery

rain. Winds tending southwest mid-morning and becoming fine away from Kahurangi where a few snow showers are likely.

Sunday: Southerlies, fresh about Farewell. A few showers

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Monday: Southerlies dying away. Fine with frosts at first in sheltered areas.

Tuesday: Northwesterlies becoming fresh and gusty.

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Deadline Sale: 1pm 11.08.22 (NSP)

Unlock your next chapter in this tastefully renovated beachfront haven. Unimpeded sea views set the scene in this well-appointed, 2-bedroom beach house. It holds pride of place in popular Patons Rock, where the next footprints in the sand could be yours. Renovated in 2010, this home has been seamlessly styled to fit its beach setting. The seascape is front & centre, with the open plan kitchen, lounge & living opening to the stunning views & the sunny deck sets the scene for entertaining….Call us to view! Ref: GB3905 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

What a cracker of a location right on the beach front at beautiful Totara Avenue, this threebedroom bach is just ready and waiting for your family! Fishing off the front lawn is a real option here, as the photo proves! The substantial rock wall protects your investment in this coastal real estate. While the bach is modest, it’s in great condition and has everything you need for wonderful family holidays. There’s a large single garage to store the toys - perfect for the beach setting!! I expect this will attract considerable interest so don’t muck around! I look forward to seeing you at one of the open homes. Ref: GB3907

DOUBLE-TAKE IN DODSON

SHE’S A GONER!!

OPEN HOME Saturday 1.00 - 2.00pm

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm

39 DODSON ROAD, CENTRAL TĀKAKA

Deadline Sale: 2pm 03.08.2022 (NSP)

This very special property is located just 2 minutes drive from Tākaka Township. There are two 2 bedroom homes sitting on just over 1500m2 of land: a 1930's modernised house & a 1995 Fraemohs house. Both with sunny verandas, great sheds, established gardens, fruit trees, rural views, & close to all amenities - the Rec Park, GB Hospital & Central Takaka School are all within walking distance. This property has so much to offer for the extended family - perfect for 2 families, so bring home the grandies! Call to my Open Home on Sunday & be pleasantly surprised, or contact me for further information. Ref: GB3903

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

CLASSIC ON CLIFTON

2036 TAKAKA VALLEY HWY, TAKAKA

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com 67 SELWYN STREET, PŌHARA

2 CLIFTON ROAD, CLIFTON

• Gorgeous 4 bedroom villa • Classic characteristics • Established gardens • 1,318m2 to play with! • Close to the beach, golf course... Ref: GB3901 Price: $835,000 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

FAMILY FRIENDLY PLUS

Deadline Sale: 2pm 10.08.22 (NSP)

Whether you decide to demolish, or do it up, this property is a-goner! Being sold ‘as is’ may be a very good indication of the state of the 2 bedroom/1bathroom dwelling, but the section demands some real consideration. Set on a flat 657sqm section with a large double garage, the position of this property has much to offer. So handy to the Hospital, School or Town, all accessible by the cycle/walkway, & the Rec Centre & Park just up the hill, this is an opportunity just waiting to be developed, that could be yours to grab. Call me for further information. Ref: GB3906

368 HAMAMA ROAD, HAMAMA

FURTHER OPEN HOMES: Saturday 30th: 29 Bay Vista Dr Pōhara

1-1.30pm

2/364 Abel Tasman Dr Motupipi

2-2.30pm

653 Long Plain Rd Kotinga

3-3.30pm

800 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE - ‘KOTARE SANDS’

2 TOIORA CLOSE, ROTOTAI

• 4 bdrm/2bthrm over 2 levels • Great family home with options... • Possible income from upstairs • Close to schools, town & beach • Plenty of room on 712sqm Ref: GB3902 Price: $795,000 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

Sharon McCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255 20

Paul McCONNON Salesperson 0275 042 872

James MACKAY Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J BARNES Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Jana McCONNON Salesperson 021 245 2197

Ron MAMAN Salesperson 027 534 8360

Cherie BYRNE Admin/ Reception 03 525 8800

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 29 JULY 2022