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Friday 10 June 2022

More hunger for Food Bank

Mohua Social Services office manager Maria Koch, left, and manager Premal Gauntlett say their mission is to take pressure off those in need. Photo: Anita Peters.

ANITA PETERS

The Mohua Social Services Food Bank in Tākaka more than lives up to its mission: taking pressure off those experiencing hardship.

Unlike similar government-funded schemes, it functions entirely on generous community support, primarily from regular private donations, businesses and growers.

With increased numbers coming through the door, however, the food bank has provided more assistance in the past 10 months than during the whole of last year, and in that same period, food bank costs have almost doubled.

Rising living costs have created greater financial pressures on those in need, in turn necessitating more generous food packages.

Even so, many families are experiencing budget shortfalls, and having to juggle their income between accommodation and food.

Office manager Maria Koch stresses that the increasing problems are often to do with factors beyond their control.

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needs are also taken into consideration.

The Food Bank has also been providing Self Isolation Quarantine parcels for people with Covid, thanks to generous funding from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). Anyone in isolation and in need of food is encouraged to make contact.

Premal believes that if current trends continue, the food bank will end up spending more than what it gets. She would like to encourage anyone with surplus produce to consider bringing it in.

“Community works in lots of amazing ways,” she says. “For example, people offer us food from their gardens and home-kill meat etc, and it was wonderful the help received from the Sustainable Living Centre with volunteers bottling fruit. It works in ebbs and flows, but it all helps us to be able to meet the need.”

Food Bank is located at Mohua Social Services, 88 Commercial Street, Tākaka, phone 03 525 9728.

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The following day, there will be an “AA CarFit Drive-thru”, from 10am-2pm at the Tākaka Library carpark. To book into one, or both, of the programmes, phone Jackie MacIntyre on 021 195 8108. See advertisement on page 15 of this issue.

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ROSA VOLZ

Feel the urge to tread the boards? Or perhaps you are more of a behind-thescenes type?

Either way, Tākaka Drama Society (TDS) is keen to hear from new (or old) members as there are a couple of excellent plays in the winter line-up. The first is The Addams Family, a musical comedy directed and produced by Anita Hutchinson.

“It’s gonna be big, and it’s gonna be fun,” says long-term member Hobie Mercer, mentioning rumours of a torture room set. “Amazing people have come out of woodwork, cellars, basements and attics to contribute.” Auditions for the main parts were held on Tuesday, but Anita confirms, “We still have room for a massive cast, with a variety of roles. We need wardrobe, props, set builders, lighting and front of house. It takes a lot of volunteers to put on a show.”

“There has never been a better time to become involved,” says Hobie. “It’s a really great crew – and the TDS is an old-school community…we have a lot of fun together.”

Membership is beneficial for both the TDS and its membership.

“In the last couple of years our membership has increased,” says committee member Anita. “Higher membership increases the likelihood of funding from outside sources.”

By joining up, members have “free wardrobe hire, discounted tickets, invites to social events and, best of all, the monthly newsletter,” says Hobie. In the last couple of years, funds raised have seen The Playhouse gain a new roof, roofing insulation and a new heater, “...to ensure our audience is cosy and warm,” says Anita.

TDS would like to express their thanks “for all our community support [and to] our past patron, the late Trevor Boyes. His family has been and still is involved in the society.

He made an amazing contribution to TDS,” says Anita.

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“People use the food bank because they find themselves in a financially tight spot. For some it is hard to accept help. We are fully aware that food parcels have a role as shortterm solutions. However, to achieve longterm improvement of whānau situations, we are able to offer budgeting and social-work support.

“We also acknowledge that many people are confronted by systematic inequality that is beyond our sphere of influence.”

Mohua Social Services Service manager Premal Gauntlett has wrestled with ways to reach people needing the food bank, like the working poor who struggle on low-paid jobs without realising help is available.

“The idea of the Food Bank is to take pressure off people. To be able to ask for help is a very hard thing for some people to do; we work to make it as easy as possible.”

There is no standard food parcel; it depends on individuals and whānau needs, and dietary

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THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 10 JUNE 2022

Annual pig hunt still a family affair

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ROSA VOLZ

A large contingent of khaki-clad hunters gathered at the Telegraph Hotel for the 2022 Pig of the Bay (POTB) competition last Sunday.

A family event run over three days, it culminated with woodchopping, a sausage sizzle, a live band, the weigh-in and prizegiving.

The weigh-in, set up and manned by local farmers Duncan McKenzie and Brent Page, was stationed at the rear of the hotel. The sight of large racks holding freshly shot deer and pigs, and piles of hare, possum and goat heads nearly caused a pile-up in the FreshChoice car park.

“This has always been a hotly contested competition,” said entrant and weighmaster Brent. “Often someone will turn up right at 3pm [the weigh-in cut off time] with a good one.”

The competition has been running in the Bay since 1989, and this is the second year it has been organised and hosted by hotel proprietors Jean Bruning and Ben Osmond. The entrant list of 50 (a mix of adults and children) was comprised entirely of Bay residents.

This year Jean “elected to give our sponsors a rest – by offering cash prizes,” including $500 for the heaviest pig (the official Pig of the Bay) and $300 for the largest deer. Despite resting sponsors, there were some generous donations from local businesses, with a “range of prizes such as vouchers, fishing gear and dog food.”

“Two fine days in the lead up [to the weigh in] will have helped the hunters” says Jean.

It was a family affair for siblings Joel (6), Mackenzie (9) and Ryder (11) Reay, who shot and killed three goats on their family farm – for the Longest Horns category – in the Quartz Range. It took some time and some “quiet sitting” for them each to get their perfect shots.

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Reay siblings Joel (6), Mackenzie (9) and Ryder (11) with their entries. Photo: Rosa Volz.

As the weigh-in was concluded and results tallied, hunters gathered in and around the Telegraph, nourished by the sausage sizzle (run as a fundraiser by the Tākaka Rugby Club Senior Team) and a few cheeky pints.

Jean and Ben are already thinking ahead to next year. “There is talk with Duncan and Brent about the possibility of adding another category or two next year to increase animal numbers.”

The crowd stayed on until 11pm, enjoying covers played by local band, The Gypsy Pickers who, Jean said, created a great atmosphere.

All proceeds from the hunt are donated to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.

Jean estimates that it will have raised “a decent amount”.

“Ben and I are really happy with how the event went; the whole weekend had a really good vibe.”

WINNERS:

Pig of the Bay winners Brent Page, left, and Shane Eggers. Photo: Rosa Volz.

Chase McKay collecting his prize for the Most Possums category. Photo: Rosa Volz.

Adult Category Pig of the Bay | 52.5kg | Brent Page and Shane Eggers Pig of the Bay (2nd place) | 46.5kg | Ryan Nalder Largest Sow | 47.5kg | Hayden Trewavas Largest Tusks | Ryan Nalder Largest Deer | 90.5kg | Zodie McKay and Patrick Bruning 12 and under Category Heaviest Possum | 5.22kg | Hunter Austin Heaviest Hare | 4.42kg | Demi Solly Most Possums | 4 | Chase McKay Most Hares | 5 | Hunter Austin Longest Goat Horns | 38cm | Hayden Baker

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NEWS IN BRIEF Cohousing builds community

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Tākaka Cohousing future residents came together over the long weekend at the Pōhara Hall to build community, deepen connections and talk about future plans for the planned neighbourhood on Meihana Street.

“This is the third time we have held a residents’ hui, but the first time where everyone here has committed to buying a home in the neighbourhood by putting down a deposit on their home,” said project coordinator and future resident Simone Kidner. “There was a symbolic handing over from the development team to the residents to lead the hui on the Saturday morning” Kirsty Fernandes, part of the development team, and also a future resident, said, “It was exciting to look around the room and think, wow, these are the people I am going to be neighbours with for years to come. We’ve got all the time in the world to get to know each other.”

“I enjoyed getting to know the kids. It was lovely to see the children playing together and enjoying the Pōhara beach in the sunshine on Saturday,” said Pete Jacobson, another future resident.

Sunny Skinner helped to organise the working bee on the land on Sunday morning before the rain set in.

“It was exciting to take the first step to regenerate the land; we planted about 150 trees between the land and the Meihana roadside. A highlight for me was seeing everyone getting stuck into the planting and working together. Some of us named trees, its amazing to imagine we will be there in the years to come to see how they’ve grown.”

The neighbourhood is on track for the completion of building 34 homes and a Common House by December 2023. Signature Homes are the main building contractor with Elemental Design and Build, a Golden Bay building company, building the Common House. This is the first of three planned neighbourhoods and there are still opportunities to be involved. To find out more, visit www. takakacohousing.co.nz or email kiaora@takakacohousing.co.nz

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Local governance and democracy

Thanks to Celia Butler for setting out her agreement with “Governance” on the recently slightly modified Three Waters Reform proposal (GBW 6/5).

To recap, this “reform” is part of “He Puapua Tribal Governance Programme by 2050”, exposed from its secret production in 2019. The proposal more recently shown as being authored by Ms Mahuta’s husband’s company involving other relatives along with her sister appointed as co-chair to the Māori Health Authority.

This glimpse of information is useful considering the ultimate purpose of the governance structure of the Three Waters legislation presented to parliament.

Celia’s response dealt mainly with ancillary matters to governance of entities to “manage” our water assets. Three layers of bureaucracy are proposed along with the imposition of huge bureaucratic requirements of compliance costs on groups of two or more households sharing a water supply source. Massive “consultational” opposition mounted by our rural sector, even to this aspect, has had no effect on the presented legislation. Whenever did more bureaucracy create greater productivity?

More troubling in Celia’s, and potentially Chris Hill’s unstated position, is the equal 50 per cent governance representation of our assets based on who your ancestors were. This is commencement of the ‘“ethno state’”proposed to be in every aspect of our lives by 2050. This is also “Back to the Future Democracy” – ie, prior to the Greeks in the 5th century BC. If our current council representatives share the vision of ethno-democracy that Three Waters includes for, we deserve as electors to know transparently, as I asked previously.

Dick Lamb

Masking issues

In reply to Heather Wallace (GBW 3/6), I don’t wear a mask because I have breathing difficulties, which puts me in the category of Covid vulnerable. I’ve had Covid and was fine, but I do not expect anyone to wear a mask for me. What you don’t know Heather, are maskless people’s circumstances, whether it be breathing problems, migraines, skin problems, claustrophobia, or even asthma brought on by wearing a mask. Or a child being held with a hand over her mouth while molested, something I shouldn’t have to relive again. It’s time to show some understanding of what others are going through.

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Sandwiched between two lovely sunny days, the annual Queen’s Birthday challenge series started in drizzle and finished in heavy rain. The weather didn’t dampen the axemen’s enthusiasm, however, and the competition was fierce, although it did reduce the amount of spectators to the loyal few.

Golden Bay’s choppers looked particularly sharp – and for the first time in the history of the challenge, the local club members won all three events.

The challenge consists of a series of one-on-one knockout races with the winner progressing and the loser being eliminated.

In the first final of the day – the standing 275mm chop – Golden Bay’s Brian Godsiff edged out Willie Able from Picton in a close race. To get there, Brian eliminated Dave Gowland in round 1 and Tim Abel in round 2. This was business as usual for Brian who, apart from a hiccup last year, has dominated the standings at this event in recent times.

Courtney Clarke, Dave Gowland and Brian Godsiff. Photo: Submitted The second final was the underhand 350mm chop in which Golden Bay’s Dave Gowland beat a tiring Dave McEwen from had arrived from work just in time to compete in round 1 and Motueka. On his way to the final, Dave had knocked out Tim defeat Ashleigh Radford, also from Nelson, in one of the closest Abel in round 1 and Brian Godsiff in round 2. races of the day.

The ultimate final of the day – the women’s 300mm The challenge organisers are grateful to Anatoki Salmon underhand – was won by Golden Bay’s Courtney Clarke who for sponsoring the winners’ prizes, and the Telegraph Hotel for defeated Nelson axewoman Emma Riddell. Earlier, Courtney supplying refreshments.

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Although William is just 13, he achieved entry into the 14-15 years sector, and Oliver who is 17, qualified for the 16-17 years group.

Jenny Gray accompanied her sons and found the whole experience a mix of “nerve-racking” and “awesome”.

Each day meant two events for the brothers. On his first day, Oliver earned 3rd and 2nd placings, over ensuing days 3rd, 4th and 5th places, and his “worst” placing was 7th. Finally he tied for 2nd place overall, but ended up 3rd due to the tie-breaker being taken from each individual’s previous event placing. Oliver had placed 4th, whereas his opponent had come 3rd. This was a great result when his qualifying position had been 5th.

Comparing this year’s event with 2021’s, Oliver said the highlight for him was “Just getting to compete on the world stage – where the best are – was awesome. At the same time there were adults competing, so we got to meet some of the best CrossFitters in the world”.

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“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are spelled out in the United States Declaration of Independence as unalienable rights afforded to all people. While the first two are easily defined, the third is much more nebulous and raises some tricky questions: What is it? How do you know when you’ve achieved it? And how do you reach that elusive state of being?

Measuring it presents another challenge, but it hasn’t stopped social scientists having a go: the latest World Happiness Report, which covers more than 150 countries worldwide, shows three Nordic countries – Finland, Denmark and Iceland – are the “happiest”. New Zealand is 10th on the list.

The concept of Gross National Happiness was first introduced in 1998 by Bhutan’s prime minister and has since spawned a global industry in happiness. But Bhutan – a small country in the Himalayas – hasn’t risen anywhere near the top of the charts despite the government’s best efforts.

Which brings us nicely to Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom – a Bhutanese feelgood movie all about the search for happiness, and finding it in the most unexpected places.

The feature was originally released in 2020 but, after a slowburn on the festival circuit, has recently been distributed to cinemas across the world.

It’s easy to see why this modest movie appeals to pandemicfatigued, post-lockdown audiences, who are perhaps revaluating and simplifying their lives, and seeking their own personal happiness.

The film opens with a city-based, disaffected teacher dreaming of making a new life as a professional singer in Australia. When Ugyen tells his boss that he no longer wants to be a teacher, he is assigned to the most remote school in Bhutan where he is to work out the balance of his government contract.

Getting to Lunana, a small community in the high mountains, is an eight-day, mostly uphill, tramp during which the city-dweller behaves as the classic fish-out-of-water. Ugyen’s grumpiness, however, contrasts with his ever-cheerful village guides and the generous hospitable strangers encountered along the way.

The long journey from city to village is emphasised by captions showing the population declining as the altitude increases: from Ugyen’s home town of Thimphu (population 101,238, altitude 2,201m) to Lunana (population 56, altitude 4,800m).

Two hours out from Lunana, Ugyen is greeted by the whole village who have turned out to welcome their new teacher – seen as a precious asset to a community where education is a treasured commodity.

The inspirational teacher and their effect on students is a well-worn theme in the movies, but in Lunana, the impact is mutual and, from his eager students, Ugyen learns lessons about privilege, community and connection. The youngsters are hungry to learn and, on their teacher’s first day, come to wake him up when he sleeps in. They also treat him with respect and hold his profession in the highest esteem. “A teacher touches the future,” explains one member of the class.

As he assimilates into the community, Ugyen is awed by villagers singing traditional songs, simply as spiritual offerings.

One of the singers, a young woman, presents him with the titular yak; the gift that keeps on giving (dung fuel for his fire) while chewing away at the back of the classroom.

The movie’s narrative arc may be predictable but it just adds to the enveloping warm fuzzy feeling that grows as the reels turn.

We know that, as the seasons change, the time will come for the young teacher to leave the mountain community. But with such strong ties to the village, will he return and find happiness, or continue to seek it elsewhere?

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Screening Schedule - 10 June to 3 July

at 6.30 with a screening of Lightyear, the back story of Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story fame. Adults $11/ Kids $9. Come along with the whole family and be in to win some spot prizes.

Treat Tuesdays at 7.30 and Mid-Week Early Bird films on Wednesdays at 5.30 continue - both just $11

Movie Descriptions OPERATION MINCEMEAT (M) 2hr10m Drama/True story Kelly Macdonald and Colin Firth head up the cast inJohn M a d d e n - d i re c t e d W W I I drama depicting the events of the titular Allied Forces operation. Back for an encore Biography, War screening!

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (M) Benedict Cumberbatch returns for this Sam Raimidirected entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange.

Back for an encore screening!

2hr10m Adventure/Fantasy

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (R13) 2hr20m Sci-Fi, When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers. Back for an encore Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy screening!

THE VELVET QUEEN (M) Documentary 1hr30m (Subtitles) Vincent Munier, one of the world’s most renowned wildlife photographers takes the adventurer and novelist Sylvain Tesson with him on his latest mission high up on the Tibetan plateau.

HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN (M) Drama 1hr45m Gina is taken by surprise when for her 50th birthday a male sex worker, a gift sent by her girlfriends, offers to do anything she wants. She asks him to do for her what no one else will – clean her house.

ELVIS (M) Drama/Music/True Story 2hr40m Austin Butler is the one and only Elvis Presley in this acrossthe-years biopic from Oscarnominee Baz Luhrmann. Costars the great Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, the enigmatic manager.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: LEOPOLDSTADT (M) 2hr25m Regarded as “Britain’s greatest living playwright”, Tony and Academy Award-winner Tom Stoppard’s critically acclaimed new play Leopoldstadt is a passionate drama of love, family and endurance.

TUTANKHAMUM: THE LAST EXHIBITION (G) 1hr30m For the first time ever, spectators are given the opportunity to meet Pharaoh in this Art on Screen p ro d u c t i o n c e n t re d o n Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Documentary

LIGHTYEAR (PG) Kids/Family/Animation 1hr40m Before he got his own toy line, he was a young test pilot. Pixar Studios tells the origin story of the man Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans) in this Toy Story spinoff from the co-director of Finding Dory.

Recorded Live Performance

MET OPERA: CINDERELLA (G) 2hr10m Laurent Pelly ’s stor ybook staging of Cendrillon, a hit of the 2017–18 season, is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90 minutes, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its princess.

Composer: Jules Massenet

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BRIDGE: 1 June. Rangihaeata Pairs Session 1: C Christiansen/E Bradshaw 62.50%; D Rapley/P Topham 54.17%; T Packard/P Panzeri 50%; h/cap: C Christiansen/E Bradshaw 60.75%; P O’Connor/R Berry 57.22%; D Rapley/P Topham 54.17%. 3 June. Relaxed Session 5: P Wood 64.29%; H Curtis 59.52%; P Panzeri 54.76%.

GOLF: 4 June. Club Champs semi-finals: R Davis bt R Dyce 4/3, R Miller bt G Allen 7/5, C Hadler bt T Polglase 5/4, G Bradley bt J Thomason 7/6, J Garner bt G Little 4/3.

Best of the rest - Stableford: J Bensemann, P Hay, J Solly - all 31! Closest to pin: 3/12 J Garner, 4/13 R Ancell, 8/17 J Bensemann, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: G Bradley. Happy wanderer: B Allinson.

See page 11 for a list of this weekend’s rugby fixtures.

Two Tākaka players, Gonzalo Vasques Delrio, left, and Alan Palmer compete in the Mixed 1st Division category. Photo: Jo Richards.

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Tākaka Squash Club’s annual open tournament attracted more than 30 entrants, who competed over three days at Queens’ Birthday weekend.

The players came mostly from across the top of the South Island although one had made the journey from Wellington.

There was notable success for the home club which produced winners in the Men’s 1st Division and both of the mixed competitions.

When The GB Weekly arrived on Saturday morning the action was well underway.

Watching from the balcony overlooking the glass-backed courts at the Rec Centre, tournament organiser Paul McConnon highlighted the stand-outs from the field of 32 entrants.

“We’ve got some phenomenal players here, including Shane Johnston from Wellington and Liam Gale from Waimea, who are the first and second seeds in the Men’s Open. And we’ve got Karen Walton from Waimea who’s the number one seed for the Women’s Open.”

The names on the trophies at the end of the weekend showed the seedings were spot on.

Joining the local club members as they watched the action on the courts below, was Waimea Squash Club president Chris Baird, who is a regular at the Queen’s Birthday Challenge. “I like to support small clubs – they are more friendly,” said Chris.

Tākaka Squash club may not be the biggest but its facilities have not gone unnoticed, according to Paul. “Everyone is saying what a phenomenal complex we’ve got here.”

On Tuesday morning, as she reflected on the event, club secretary Sharon McConnon was clearly very pleased with how it panned out. “A great weekend was had by all, and spectators were treated to some great squash and Golden Bay hospitality.

The beautiful weather on Saturday saw a lot of visitors out enjoying the Bay in their downtime and we are really pleased Takaka Squash Club would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the Takaka Open tournament: Thanks to all participants as without them we have no tournament. To our squash club committee – we are lucky to have such a great band of helpers. Thanks also to Kellie for your bar duties and banter over the course of the weekend – we really appreciate this, and to Lou, the Rec Centre cleaner, along with Laura and Tom, who are all so easy to work with and accommodating. Last but not least, thank you to all our sponsors – Nelson Building Society, ITM Takaka, First National Golden Bay, Alsco (towels), Wholemeal Café, FreshChoice, 3BeeHoney.

Raffle winners: Chainsaw, donated by ITM, won by Reece Harvey. FreshChoice goodie box – Rebecca Ward-Johnston.

Fruit Cake – Keren Barcas and the winner of the 3BeeHoney gift basket was John Byrne.

they were able to get a look around town and head out to the beaches. Everyone enjoyed a meal on Saturday evening, courtesy of our club committee – special thanks to everyone who brought food along and to our in-house chef Rex. Finals day on Sunday saw the rain come in again, perfect timing for a day inside our nice and cosy rec centre.”

Results: Mixed 2nd Division “J” Grade: 1st Thomas Tait (Tākaka); 2nd Nicholas Whitley; 3rd Thea Whitley. Mixed 1st Division: 1st Gonzalo Vasquez Jouannet (Tākaka); 2nd Alan Palmer (Tākaka); 3rd Gonzalo Vasques Delrio (Takaka). Men’s 1st Division: 1st Rex Bowden (Tākaka); 2nd Paul McConnon (Tākaka); Special Plate: Roger Nokes. Men’s Open: 1st Liam Gale (Waimea); 2nd Shane Johnston (Wellington); Special Plate: Billy Smith (Waimea).

Women’s Open: 1st Karen Walton; 2nd Christine Palmer (Waimea); Special Plate: Keren Barcas (Motueka).

Enjoying the squash: from left, Chris Baird (Waimea), Kylie Harvey, Rex Bowden (both Tākaka). Photo: Jo Richards.

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Once again, the weekly games were played outside.

Tuesday night’s first scheduled game, between CAS A and NBS, was defaulted due to CAS A team members attending a school event. This brought the 7pm and 8pm matches forward.

Although rain threatened, the weather gods smiled, and it held off until the final whistle and pack-up was done.

Loose Screws put up a great fight against Collingwood Tavern, who were pleased to have their shooters back out on court. This was a game where the score definitely did not reflect the balance of play. The Courthouse vs Bay Fitness clash was another low scoring match, in which both teams played with no substitutes and battled the wind for the entire game.

With rain also threatening to cancel Thursday’s games, play moved to the indoor court. The first game saw a close match between CAS Wasps and Motupipi with Wasps winning by two goals. In the next tie Tākaka Primary showed impressive skills to take the win against CAS Bumblebees.

At 6pm, Girls with Attitude played against CAS B, once again showing that getting the ball down the court quickly is a huge advantage to any team. The 7pm game was an excellent matchup between GBHS and Balls Up; the schoolgirls were hungry for a win and put the pressure on from the first whistle which helped them to a four-goal victory. Although the 8pm fixture was defaulted by The Casuals, Super Liquor enjoyed a friendly game against whoever wanted to play.

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Patrick and Rachel (in yellow top) of Byrne Orchards in Kotinga, surrounded by some of their staff. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

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Byrne Orchards in Kotinga have grown kiwifruit since 1994.

Owners Patrick Byrne and Rachel McNicholl are into their 28th harvest of the hairy healthy fruit.

Patrick grew up on a dairy farm in Golden Bay and attended the local schools. He enjoys learning, but was keen to leave formal education as soon as he could and began work on the farm. His plan was for a career working in agriculture or panelbeating, as he enjoyed physical jobs and fixing things.

Out of school for only two months, he saved up enough to buy a motorbike. One summer day, briefly distracted while crossing Kotinga Bridge near his home, he collided with a car.

Patrick was thrown off, fell over the rails and down into the river. His helmet filled with water and he is forever grateful to the girls swimming near the bridge who rescued him.

That accident was 44 years ago. A wheelchair became part of his life, but he’s done a lot of living since then.

During time away from Tākaka, Patrick met Rachel, who was a support worker in the flat where he lived. Patrick decided the time was right to return to Tākaka, and Rachel came with him. That was the beginning of their happy, successful 29-year partnership. As a couple they joke that people need to learn to talk to Patrick. His body may not be active but his mind and sense of humour sure are.

Settled back where his life began, Patrick’s next step was to be farming, as he had planned years before. They bought a 30-acre kiwifruit farm just down the road, intending to pull out plants and convert the land to grazing calves. Instead, they added another 30-acre orchard the next year and began a steep learning curve in kiwifruit production.

Now they own 34 hectares of vines over a range of soil types. Kiwifruit don’t like wet feet, so the stony ground along the riverbank is ideal. Ten years ago, 6.3 hectares of green fruit were cut down and higher value gold vines were grafted in.

Patrick says he is not moving into red varieties as “they are too tricky, needing to be in a cool store quickly after picking”.

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Though Rachel has past horticultural training, she prefers figures and bookwork. Patrick is the planner, the weather-forecast follower, acquirer of knowledge, and enjoys discussions with consultants researching changes. He explains how they improved the pollination rate by picking male flowers, gathering the pollen, then carefully spraying this high-value product onto the female plants on a calm morning.

Patrick values their partnership with Jo De Vos, who manages the orchard work and workforce. Recognised Seasonal Employees (RSE) joined the Byrne staff in 2018 and are now part of their regular workforce, beside local workers and backpackers. Some come from Tonga or the Solomon Islands, and three weeks ago the Byrnes welcomed a team from Vanuatu. Rachel supports them in her pastoral care role, enjoys being “Mum” and maintaining ongoing friendships when they return home.

As with all agriculture enterprises, the Byrne orchard has experienced ups and downs over its 28 years. One year, frost caused 80 per cent fruit loss. Last year was one of their hardest, with bad pollination in spring followed by a wet harvest season.

Resulting low dry matter meant fewer black seeds in the green flesh and, disappointingly, less taste.

One proud moment in their career was a NZ agent phoning to congratulate them because he was in Singapore eating the best kiwifruit he had ever tasted. It could be identified as a Byrne Orchard product.

Patrick says that although they face the challenges of “not enough dollars in green,” the best thing about kiwifruit is having something to do that contributes to our community. He enjoys constantly finding ways to improve production and product.

This year, Patrick reports, “everything has gone fairly well except for annoying rains”. The gold fruit is all picked and, although it takes some time to get all the feedback from the pack-house, early results are looking good so far. Green harvest and pruning are underway, and the cycle of another season in Byrne Orchard begins.

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Let’s talk about… staying warm to stay well this winter Warm homes are healthy homes.

Not only is a warm and dry living space more comfortable and better for our mental health, it also reduces your whānau’s risk of getting sick this winter.

If you can, keep an indoor temperature of at least 18° C. If there are babies, young children, or elderly people in the home, aim for 20°.) Cold and damp housing contributes to respiratory illness and can make recovery from common winter infections, like flu or RSV, slower.

Making a Home Warm: Structural issues in our homes (such as insufficient insulation) can make keeping a home warm and dry very challenging. Sufficient insulation is the

first place to start in making a warm home - insulation keeps the heat in and lowers heating costs.

If you own your home: Owner-occupiers of homes built before 2008 who have a Community Services Card or Gold card, among other criteria, are eligible for grants through the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme.

These grants cover 80% of the total cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation or 80% of the cost of an approved heater.

Visit EECA.govt.nz to check your eligibility and learn more.

If you rent your home: From 1 July 2021 landlords have an obligation for properties to meet Healthy Home Standards within

90 days of any new tenancy. These Standards include a fixed heating device in living rooms, ceiling and underfloor insulation, extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms, efficient gutters, and no draughts due to unnecessary holes in the structure.

Visit Tenancy.govt.nz to learn how to raise concerns with your landlord.

Making a Home Dry: Dampness allows mould and mildew to grow and can lead to respiratory illness. Also, damp air is harder to heat - drier air allows your space to be heated more efficiently.

• A dehumidifier uses less energy than a heat pump, and can make your heat pump cost less to run.

• Reduce dampness around the home as much as possible. Keep lids on pots, use extractor fans in the kitchen and bathroom, wipe condensation from windows with a towel or squeegee, dry clothing outside when possible, and air out the house for at least 10 minutes twice a day.

For more resources and tips on staying well this winter, visit https://www.nmdhb.govt.nz/campaigns/ winter-wellness/ and follow along here for more winter wellness information.

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Sunday, June 19, 10am to 3pm

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Thursday, June 23, 1pm to 6pm

Kai stalls Cooking demonstrations with Kōhatu Kai Activities for tamariki

If your kura aged tamariki are yet to be vaccinated, bring them along so you can all get protected together.

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KAITUNA Track Restoration Society AGM, Wednesday 15 June, 7pm at Collingwood Rugby Club Rooms. Everyone welcome to join this proactive group. Inquiries ph 027 227 1283.

COLLINGWOOD RSA AGM to be held Tuesday 21 June, 7pm at the Collingwood Fire Station.

ABBEYFIELD Golden Bay AGM, Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm, Abbeyfield House. We are really keen to have some new folk join us, see the article in the 3 June GB Weekly. Ph Ann 525 9547 , 027 525 9547 for more details.

GOLDEN Bay branch NZDA (Deerstalkers) AGM, Wednesday 15 June, 7pm at the River Inn.

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Monday 13 June 7.30pm

Zoom. Agenda and documents are available to view on the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz SENIORNET welcomes you back with a FREE workshop on an alternative to Microsoft Word and Excel. Libre Office/Open Office has these advantages: it’s free, you can work wherever you like (no need to be online) and there are no data charges.

It is easy to switch to – we will show you how! 10.30-noon, Tuesday 21 June, St John Rooms at the Rec Centre.

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

CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>

We at Abbeyfield hope you read the excellent summary about us in the GBW last week!

Takaka Fire Station We’re looking for new members to help organise commemorations and to look after our RSA veterans, spouses and families. Key positions are filled but we need a couple more committee members. Please come and join us and stay for a cuppa afterwards. Masks on for entry/exit and observe social distancing please.

Noel Baigent, President Golden Bay RSA

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

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PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake Lois Bertha Park

Takaka Rugby Football Club Saturday 11th June 2022 Home Games

U6s - Friday 5.30pm U8s - Friday 5.30pm U14s - 11.30am vs Nelson Col. Argentina Away Games U10s - 11am vs Stoke White at Greenmeadows U12s - 10.45am vs Riwaka United at Sportspark Motueka U13s - 11.15am vs Marist at Tahunanui Div II - 1.15pm vs Stoke at Greenmeadows Hope to see you on and your positive vibes on the sidelines

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BUILDING or renovating? AES Wastewater Treatment system: No power, 20-year warranty, supplying NZ from Golden Bay. www.et.nz, ph 525 9020.

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.

November 7, 1929 - June 4, 2022 It is with deep sadness we advise that our beloved mother Lois passed away at Golden Bay Community Health following a period of ill health, aged 92 years.

Her Last days were spent with loved ones at her side.

She is now at peace.

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4.2m cube (tandem trailer) MACROCARPA: $380 delivered PINE: $350 delivered Pick up for cheaper (-$30) load

Devoted grandmother to her 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Daughter of the late Roly and Grace Papps.

Ph/txt: 027 566 4008

Loved sister and sister in law of Bob (L) and Betty (L); Les (L) and Joy; Nita (L) and Bob (L); Fred (L) and Jeanette; Dick; Dot and Ken; Jim and Maureen; and Janne.

Special cherished auntie to her many nieces and nephews.

A very special thanks to the dedicated team at Golden Bay Community Health. Your loving care of our precious mother was very much appreciated.

A celebration of her life will be held at Pohara Boat Club on Wednesday, June 15, at 1pm.

Friends and family are welcome.

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

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome.

Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

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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 FREEVIEW satellite TV. Ph 027 246 2432.

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319 East Takaka Road East Takaka || Offers over $949,000

OPEN HOME TIMES

NEW LISTING

T C A R ONT

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Privately set back from the road this spacious home presents three large bedrooms & a well-appointed bathroom with spa bath. The open plan lounge & dining flow effortlessly to the wrap-around covered Kwila deck where the alfresco entertaining area is a relaxing and sunny spot to share with friends and family, featuring an Alpine spa pool. The freestanding fireplace & heat transfer system ensure you'll be kept cozy. This premium land has rich soil and is complemented by established fruit trees, raised vegetable gardens, a chicken run, & four fully fenced paddocks. There is a large single garage & double carport. The three-bay pole shed has threephase power creating a practical workshop space and extra covered storage.

21 Bay Vista Drive Pohara || Priced : $545,000

Billy Kerrisk

Sam Goffriller

Licenced Agent / Business Owner 027 608 5606

Licenced Salesperson/ Customer Care 027 301 4209

An Elegant Private Residence in Rangihaeata

We're here to help!

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NEW LISTING

The Boatshed

Front Row Views Of Golden Bay

1400 sqm If you are searching for a premier site, well elevated and with gorgeous views, both mountain and sea, then your search is over. This is the "lucky" last undeveloped residential section on the front row of Bay Vista Drive.

We are able to pass over a recent Geotech report to assist you in your Due Diligence, and you will be hard pressed to find a better site in Golden Bay at this time.

Oriented to absorb all day sun, your new home will frame this bird's eye view from the mountains of Kahurangi to Farewell Spit on the horizon. And, on a still winters morning, you might catch a glimpse of Mt. Taranaki, and in the evenings, you will be entertained with magnificent sunsets, as unique as the grains of sand on the beach.

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This 70sqm boatshed has been designed and built with due consideration for a future dwelling, and is positioned towards the back of this 3300sqm elevated block. As you can see the views are magnificent. The Boatshed offers a foot in the door, whilst building materials are in short supply, and a chance to camp out on the land for a summer or two, whilst you design the home you have always wanted. The voluminous interior is 7m x 10m, with a 4m wide 3.3m high Roller door, 4.45m high at the ridge of the roof, and there is already hot and cold running water and a toilet and shower built in and fully consented. There are no restrictive covenants on this section.

3B Feary Crescent Takaka || Offers over $529,000

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Representing an ideal entry-level opportunity; this two-bedroom Crosslease flat is extremely well-positioned overlooking the Feary Crescent Reserve. The 90sqm layout is incredibly practical and features an open-plan living area at its heart. This central space is kept cosy by a log burner with wetback. Each bedroom is equipped with a wardrobe, and a family bathroom complete with a bath, shower, and toilet contributes further appeal.

The attached single garage offers additional storage and creates separation from flat 1, The low-maintenance section allows you the option to get creative or to maintain an easycare lifestyle.

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga 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

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019.

No job too big, no job too small.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

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

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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.

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.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs.

No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913.

PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. 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.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT A Ray White Property Manager can provide you with the peace of mind in knowing that your investment, and your tenants, are in good hands.

Jenna Bowden

NZQA Qualified Property Manager jenna.bowden@raywhite.com | 027 525 7229

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.

TARGET MAINTENANCE, GENERAL ENGINEERING. On-site or workshop. Alloy, stainless and steel welding.

Based in Collingwood. Ph 021 853 132.

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.

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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia HOME urgently required for Golden Bay resident. Cosy, small dwelling for quiet, tidy, reliable tenant. Short to long term, all options considered. Email heathertwinsmith@gmail.com or ph 021 258 9900.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea OFFICE space at 14 Junction Street, Takaka. Ph 027 224 8338.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Your job will entail: • • • • •

Data entry Customer enquiries and telephone communication Payroll, PAYE Accounts receivable, payable, GST, cashbook MYOB and Mechanics Desk computer software

You will need: To ensure the smooth running of our office, great communication skills, be confident under pressure, a team player that is dedicated and organized with time management skills.

If you think this sounds like you, we would like to receive your CV by Tuesday 21 June 2022.

All applications will be notified.

Please apply to: mobilemechanical@xtra.co.nz

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7pm dine-in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN, open 9am-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday, dine in or take away. Ph 525 8686.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items.

Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ. Open 4pm till late Friday and 11am till late Saturday, Sunday.

O’SHA, open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ - PIZZERIA, open Sundays, weather permitting, 10.30am-4pm. Tōtaranui hill, ph 03 970 7934.

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

Sunday 12 June at 10:30am Onekaka Hall Contact Lauren Swafford 027 629 8111 Pest Free Onetahua (PFO) has a bold ambition to restore a rich abundance of seabirds and other native wildlife to Onetahua Farewell Spit. To achieve this, PFO aim to completely remove possums, rats, stoats and feral pigs from the Spit by 2025 and prevent their return.

For more information go to www.onetahuarestoration.org.nz.

They are now ready to appoint two key positions for this pest eradication project:

Project Lead

As Project Lead, you will report to the Project Board and be responsible for strategy, planning, marketing, managing relationships and being the face of the organisation, budgeting and oversight of all activities.

Operations Manager

As Operations Manager, you will recruit and build a small field operations team and mobilise resources to implement the eradication plan.

These are full-time, two-year fixed-term positions that are renewable.

For full details, contact Judy Fanselow on 027 439 4325 or email judy@fanselowconsulting.co.nz.

Apply by Tuesday 28 June 2022.

Registered Health Nurse Permanent Part-Time, 30hrs Mon-Thu

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Matariki Friday

June 24th Dinner From 5pm

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 10 JUNE FIREWOOD RAFFLE OUTSIDE TAKE NOTE. An East Takaka Hall project.

TWILIGHT MARKET, 4-7pm, Pohara Hall. Arts and crafts, secondhand goods, food.

SATURDAY 11 JUNE NELSON TAMAN CLIMATE FORUM WORKSHOP, postponed. www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.org events page for more.

SUNDAY 12 JUNE ZEN MEDITATION BEGINNERS SANGHA, 6.50pm Sundays.

Ph 021 070 0656.

MONDAY 13 JUNE GB RSA AGM, 7.30pm on Monday 13 June at the Takaka Fire Station. New members welcome.

TUESDAY 14 JUNE GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: 12pm on Tuesdays. Email: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz.

WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE COSTUME HIRE, The Playhouse, Park Ave. Now by appointment only, to book ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings please). ŌNEKAKĀ PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

LATER EVENTS We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse to work in a variety of clinical settings. You will be working with experienced teams that strive to provide high-quality care. You will be able to work autonomously and participate in a multi-disciplinary approach to care.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are an essential part of your day-to-day work. You have a positive mental attitude, compassion and the ability to be flexible in your approach. You are happy to work across the organisation with a range of cultures and values.

Skills & Experience: *Min. 2 years experience as a registered nurse. *Experience in mental health will be an advantage. *Recognising and managing risk in a clinical environment. *Working in an emotionally challenging and changing environment.

Benefits include but are not solely: *Paid professional/registration fees. *Annual training budget. *Professional Supervision. *Relocation support by negotiation.

CURRY NIGHT

All Welcome ☺

Sunday Service 10 am Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275114266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 5259 265

Kahurangi Christian Church

PERMANENT FULL-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm Mobile Mechanical Ltd has been providing automotive service to Golden Bay for over 25 years. We have a modern workshop with a small retail store including a warm sunny admin office area. We employ four full-time technicians and an apprentice. We also have a part-time cleaner.

“Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

Revelations 7:10

OUR busy dental practice is looking for a part-time/casual dental assistant (8-24 hours/week). We operate from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday or Friday. We are looking for a diligent and reliable team player, who enjoys working in a fastpaced environment. Full training will be provided for the right candidate. Candidates must be boostered. Please email CV to info@goldenbaydental.co.nz or drop your CV at GB Dental, 120 Commercial Street Tākaka. Ph 525 8340 for further information.

Applications close 5pm Friday 17th June For a job description and application form, please e-mail twm@twm.org.nz, or go to

www.twm.org.nz/careers

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 4pm Sundays. Masks please.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church invites you to join with us for morning worship and communion at 10am. Rev Neville Jackson.

Takaka Vineyard Pop-up Church We meet Sundays 4:30pm– 5:30pm at the Anglican church hall, Commercial street

CAITLIN PIANO CONCERT, relaxing music performance with beautiful slide show of NZ. 141 Rocklands Road studio, Clifton, Sunday 19 June, 4.30pm, koha.

ABBEYFIELD GOLDEN BAY AGM, Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm, Abbeyfield House. We are really keen to have some new folk join us, see the article in the 3 June GB Weekly. Ph Ann 525 9547 , 027 525 9547 for more details.

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Programmes to listen out for:

The Deadline Report - Ben Vidgen Investigates

Investigative journalist author Ben Vidgen presents a 30-minute show offering quality alternative media backed by quality documented information on the issues that are not hitting the headlines but should be. Mixed in with great music of all genres. A double shot of reality, always educational if never pretty. Sundays at 1pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Community Conversations

The latest on happenings around our region with artists and those in the know on mental health, financial matters and more. Check out previous podcasts to stay tuned in on our Fresh FM Website https://www.freshfm.net/programmes

Have you ever considered making your own radio show?

Fresh FM is about locals, by locals and for locals. You will receive training and the opportunity to have fun and spread your message.

Check our website @ freshfm.net for contact details and get in touch. We’d love to hear your ideas.

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Age Concern are very pleased to be available for all enquiries and offer Free Older Driver Programmes

Sun 12th OPEN FROM 3pm - when the power comes back on.

OUR NEXT VISIT TO TAKAKA IS TUESDAY 21 JUNE

Thu 16th LIVE POETS Sat 18th MUNDI and the AFRO PERCUSSION/ DANCE SHOW with guests MANDENG EMPIRE, $15.

Monday 27th June • The Refresher Drivers Staying Safe Workshop: 10am-12.30pm @ Mohua Social services, Takaka.

A driver instructor leads the workshop to refresh your driving skills & knowledge, with videos & question time.

Numbers are limited, doors open 09:45.

A joint initiative between Age Concern and Waka Kotahi.

Ph 525 9702 for appointments

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Sun 19th KIDZTHEATRE - 3pm, gold coin entry, proceeds to the SPCA Thu 23rd QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL EYECARE AT REALISTIC PRICES

Sat 25th Matariki special with KONTIKI trio playing juicy live tunes, $10

Tuesday 28th June

Wed 29th KATIE BOYLE in Pat Goldsack’s ‘SWINGERS CLUB AND BROTHEL’ $15 tickets online, $20 door sales if room.

JULY

• AA CarFit Drive-thru’

A 20-minute safety check with you in the car.

From 10am-2pm @ the public carpark by the library, Takaka.

Learn from specially trained AA volunteers technicians, (looking at what can make your driving easier- safety check for optimal visibility & position) plus advice from an Occupational Therapist.

Sat 2nd

Neil Esposito

COPPERMINE JUNCTION – old time folk, $15.

Your eyes are special

Wed 6th WE WAYWARD WOMEN - GILLY AND VIKKI - a singing workshop for the terrified (5-6pm) followed by show - 8pm.

To book or find out more call Jackie MacIntyre on 021 195 8108 • Age Concern Drop-in available 10am-2pm @ Takaka Public Library. For all enquiries about our services and volunteering.

Thu 7th

Susan Arrowsmith, coordinator for the Accredited Visitor Service, matches trained volunteers with older people in the community who may like some good company. Training and ongoing support. We are hoping to recruit volunteers for the Service.

Mal Drummond from the Elder Abuse Response Service will also be there raising awareness.

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QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 16th CLOSED for private function from 3pm

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

OPEN MIC NIGHT THURSDAYS 7.30PM,

Pakawau Beach Park

SATURDAY 11TH JUNE

BACK TO THE ROOTS

JEDI-TEK / MISKO / DUB SENSEI FRIDAY 17TH JUNE

Cabins + powered and non-powered camping - ph 524 8308

roots & fruits

HOURS: Camp Shop 8am to 6pm

Hosted by galanjah

WINE ● BEER ● DIESEL ● PETROL

FRIDAY 24TH JUNE MATARIKI MOHUA CELEBRATION

Newspapers ● Ice ● Bread ● Milk ● Ice-creams....etc

‘MIHI’ (LIVE ORIGINAL RNB)

feat: SOULFIRE soundsystem plus! garden bar-performers from WONDER-FULL FIRE CREW - FREE ENTRY FRIDAY 1ST JULY

national sensation - live

Perfect for couples, a playground for families and a paradise for hikers!

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

1000 acres of private West Coast to explore 7 unique beaches along 3km of coastline

Hours: 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday Exhibition: Mon 9 May - Sat 25 June 2022

03 524 8711 info@tehapu.co.nz www.tehapu.co.nz

Golden Bay weather forecast

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Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

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Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources.

It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.

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Valid from Friday 10 until Tuesday 14 June Friday: Northwesterlies tending westerly, strong in western areas. Rain at first, easing during the morning to a few showers and fine breaks.

Saturday: Gusty northwesterlies with rain at first. Westerlies from late morning with snow showers over Kahurangi but only isolated showers elsewhere.

Sunday: Northwesterlies, becoming strong and very gusty.

Winds tending westerly later. Showers, some heavy with hail and localised thunderstorms likely, but conditions easing later.

Monday: Strong, gusty northwesterlies, tending westerly.

Rain over Kahurangi, spreading elsewhere for a time during the morning.

Tuesday: Strong gusty southwesterlies. Showers over Kahurangi. Becoming mostly fine elsewhere.

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50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ

info@goldenbayproperty.com

WAINUI HEADING TIME…..

Ph: (03) 525 8800

THE ONE YOU HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED!

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm

180 TOTARANUI ROAD, WAINUI

$1,500,000

…. it’s like no other! Covered in native bush & the Abel Tasman National Park on one boundary, this large 50.9120 hectare block is situated in a sought-after & beautiful area of Golden Bay. The views out over Wainui Bay are ever-changing & the sunrises & sunsets are worth getting up early for or stopping at the end of the day to enjoy. A partially concreted driveway takes you to the shed. Further up behind the shed, there is a proposed building site nestled in amongst the native bush surroundings. Call James for further information.

Ref: GB3899

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

29 BAY VISTA DRIVE, PŌHARA

Deadline Sale: 12pm 22.06.2022 (NSP)

The majestic seascape really does form the essence of this property & the architecturally designed plan allows for seamless living. With unsurpassed views, your morning coffee or evening tipple will never be the same! Elegant, classic, and stylish in a setting out of the ordinary.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage with internal access & high spec’d throughout.

A dream home of distinction in an outstanding location – call us to view 29 Bay Vista Drive, Pohara. Ref: GB3898 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

SUNSETS ON SELWYN

PERFECTLY PARADISE 213 PARAPARA VALLEY ROAD • • • • •

1.1hectares of private property Bushclad hillside & flat land Open plan living, 1 bdrm/1bth Timber features throughout home Peacefulness abounds!

Ref: GB3895 D/L: 2pm 15.06.22 (NSP)

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

LAST OF THE LIGAR BAY DRESS CIRCLE OPEN HOME Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm

67 SELWYN STREET, PŌHARA

1106 ABEL TASMAN DR

Deadline Sale: 12pm 21.06.2022 (NSP)

• First up best dressed!

• Front row views • Bring your architect & builder • 809sqm of residential potential • Beautiful Ligar Bay at it’s best Ref: GB3896 Deadline 1pm Today James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

As the sun sets on Selwyn Street for the current owners as they have made the difficult decision to sell their slice of Pōhara, could be your opportunity to be awaking to the sound of the surf, enjoying sea views & gorgeous sunrises & sun sets every day. Very appealing & well maintained in a primo location with 3 bedrooms + a rumpus room, 2 bathrooms - permanent or holiday home – make it yours! View this beauty at the beach with Paul & Jana.

Ref: GB3897 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

First National Golden Bay extends a very warm welcome to Ron Maman.

MATENGA MAGIC LOT 31 MATENGA ROAD

• Titles are now issued • 744sqm to play with • Flat & easily accessible • Ready for your plans • Just a short stroll to the beach Ref: GB3893 Offers Over $395,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

Ron joins our team, having made the move from Auckland & is already loving his new lifestyle!

Ron’s energy & enthusiasm shines through & with 18 years experience in the industry, you will be in exceptionally good hands!

44 GIBBS ROAD, COLLINGWOOD

If you are thinking of selling & would like some tips & advice on how to best present your home during the colder months, give Ron a call & look forward to excellent service, advice & results.

‘BIRD SONG COTTAGE’ has SOLD Great news for Vendor & Purchaser

Ron Maman 027 534 8630

Well done TEAM McCONNON

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 872

Sharon McCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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Paul McCONNON Salesperson 0275 042 872

James MACKAY Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

ron@goldenbayproperty.com

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

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