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Dam’s reservoir of debt

Waimea Dam construction costs continue to increase, due largely due to problems with the spillway and plunge pool. Photo: Supplied. JO RICHARDS

Tasman District Council’s financially challenged and controversial Waimea Dam project has been hit with a further multimillion-dollar cost increase. The $20m blowout, which adds another sizeable top-up to the council’s reservoir of debt, was announced last Thursday by Waimea Water Limited (WWL), the council-controlled organisation responsible for constructing the dam. The latest cost estimate for completion of the structure now sits at $185m. It’s more bad news for ratepayers, who are likely to bear the consequence of the overrun, plus any further escalation – which has not been ruled out by WWL CEO Mike Scott: “This current cost estimate excludes some residual risks that will be evaluated before the end of the financial year on 30 June 2022.” A lot of the extra cash is being poured

into the spillway and plunge pool as a result of unforeseen geological problems. “The geology of the plunge pool and top of the spillway continue to be a risk for the project, but these will be resolved over the coming months,” said Mr Scott, before acknowledging additional pressures caused by inflation, supply issues, and Covid-related disruption. These have conspired to exacerbate onsite problems. “Global demand and inflation of mechanical materials and components have contributed to the cost increase, as is the slow and unreliable international supply chain.” He did, however, have some good news. “The dam is more than 70 per cent complete, and significant elements are now constructed, including the rock-filled embankment, lower spillway, flip-bucket and plinths. This is a fine achievement, given the unpredictable challenges of building a dam during a global

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More information was presented to last Thursday’s full council meeting about the new water rules under the new Water Services Act 2021, part of the Three Waters reforms. Things are becoming clearer as to how rural communities will be affected. The Water Services Act 2021 does not apply to stand-alone individual household supplies. The rules affect any water that is supplied by one source to one or more recipients. Although the immediate focus for government is on the big urban supplies, in the long run, all water supplies to more than one household will be required to have some form of treatment, though not necessarily chlorine. Rural water schemes that provide water to more than one household and fewer than 50 people will have much simpler rules. They won’t have to be registered as water providers until 2025, or have their Water Safety Plan until 2028, so there is plenty of time. Under the new Quality Assurance rules these “very small” schemes are a Category One, and will have to test for E coli six-monthly, filter the water with (as a minimum, a good quality cartridge filter – not a tap filter – and treat it with a UV light. This can be done straight after the water comes out of the stream, spring or bore, or off the roof, and collects in a tank, or where the water enters the receiving property (the end point). Distribution pipes will need to be tested six-monthly at rotating locations. The most important thing to note is that there is a big jump up in the rules for schemes that supply more than 50 people and under 500. These are Category Two schemes. Their testing will be six-weekly and chlorine will be required unless an exemption is granted, which will be an expensive process. Although there is plenty of time before the Category One schemes come under the regulations it may be worth looking ahead and considering the advantages of wherever possible keeping rural water schemes restricted to supplying 50 people. A Rural Supplies Technical Working Group has also been established by government to develop principles and agree how parties will manage the effects on rural drinking water suppliers and rural communities, and to develop recommendations to inform advice to ministers on proposed legislation. Continued on page 5

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pandemic, and the bad winter weather we had last year.” Despite Mr Scott’s rationale, the latest cost escalation provides critics of the project with further ammunition; the figure of $185m represents a 144 per cent overspend on the $75.9m forecast presented to ratepayers in 2017 when TDC went to public consultation. At that time, the cost estimate was described as “P95” or “as good as a fixed price” by pro-dam councillors – an assurance which critics argued was deeply flawed. Since 2017, as predicted by a number of these critics, the estimated completion cost of the dam has risen sharply (see graph, p2) and a continuing trend could see the final cost exceeding $200m. Current financial arrangements only cover up to $164m of project costs, and it’s up to TDC to find the extra $20m. Continued on page 2

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Chart shows how cost of the Waimea Dam has increased since its inception. TDC gave the go-head for the project in 2018.

Continued from page 1 “Council has contractual obligations to fund Waimea Water Ltd for project cost increases,” explained TDC’s financial manager Mike Drummond. “There are provisions for funding the dam including cost overruns within council’s Revenue and Financing policy under the Water Supply activity.” A decision on the funding mechanism should be made later this month. “Council has yet to consider the funding of the $20m in additional costs,” said Mr Drummond. “That matter will be considered at a full council meeting scheduled for 10 March 2022. The additional financing costs will also be included in the 2022/23 Annual Plan budgets and rates.” There has been some speculation that the Government’s Three Waters Reform programme could offer TDC an exit route from the increasingly expensive project, but Mr Drummond said the situation remained uncertain. “We are not aware of any decision being made by Government yet, so it is still not yet clear if council’s interest in the Waimea Community Dam PPP [public private partnership] will transfer to a Three Waters entity, should the proposed reforms proceed. We believe that any transfer of council’s interest in the dam would see both the investment in Waimea Water Ltd and the associated debt transferred.” Financial arrangements aside, the dam structures are expected to be completed between July and September this year, ready for the reservoir to be filled this spring, but Mike Scott warned of possible further disruption to the construction timeline. “Future Covid-19 impacts to both our site and the New Zealand-wide workforce and suppliers are virtually impossible to predict and could very well further delay the project. We just don’t know who is going to have to stay at home and who can come to work.”

Wayne Langford stands in front of the spectacular sunflower and mixed species crop on his Kotinga farm. Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT

It seems fitting that the national flower of Ukraine is currently visible en masse in Golden Bay – a coincidental sunflower salute of support to the country under siege. Paddocks are filled with an abundance of blooms at Meihana Street and on Wayne and Tyler Langford’s Long Plain Road farm. They placed an invitation on Facebook’s community noticeboard for people to come to their farm to enjoy the vista. “At 11am we will let the cows on and you can watch them enjoy the salad bowl. It’s even better than the crop we had in town.” The paddock filled with sunflower heads was certainly a pulchritudinous panorama. Buzzing with life, the blooms attracted all sorts of insects, including bees and butterflies,

and birds. “It’s been pretty cool to see all the life in the paddock,” says Wayne. He explained that there are other crops in amongst the sunflowers. Five kilograms of mixed seed were sown across 2.4 hectares. “It’s a mixed species crop that we are just trialling for the first year. The aim is to, hopefully, break up and aerate our soil.” Seeds included are turnip, rape, oats, beans, peas, lupins, phacelia, buckwheat, large and small-leaf white clover, red clover, chicory, plantain, annual ryegrass, cocksfoot, tall fescue. “Fifty-plus (people came), even some driving over the hill from Motueka,” said Tyler.

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The ongoing Voices for Freedom protests in Tākaka are causing unwelcome disruption, according to some businesses. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s ongoing anti-mandates protests are causing unwelcome disruption according to some Tākaka business operators. Most days, for the past three weeks, the protesters have assembled in Tākaka, waving their Voices for Freedom banners and occupying a position at the junction of Commercial Street and Motupipi Street. GB Promotion Association chairperson Marg Braggins questioned the purpose of the rallies. “Who are the protests aimed at and what are they trying to achieve?” When The GB Weekly spoke to a number of Tākaka businesses earlier this week, it was clear that, while there was generally respect for the right to protest, the ongoing rallies were perceived to be punishing local businesses, deterring visitors and impacting the wider community, when the protesters should instead be taking their grievances to Government. The noise from the daily protest is also having very personal impact, with one mother living nearby pleading via Facebook for the protests to stop or relocate because she and her fiveweek-old baby were suffering from sleep deprivation. The Top Shop is one of the closest retailers to the protest site. Owner Janet Rusbatch explained that, while there had been problems, these had largely been addressed by the protest leadership. “Our staff have had a few hassles with protesters. It was hard to hear and we did suffer, but they worked it out. The ladies that came into the shop were most obliging.” On Monday, the protest temporarily relocated to the junction outside Golden Bay High School. When The GB Weekly caught up with the group, the lunchtime rally was coming to an end. Spokesperson and leader Nicola Basham was addressing the 20 or so protesters present and handing out small flyers for distribution to local businesses. The message written on the flyer read: “I would have been your customer today… However, jabbed or un-jabbed, in good conscience, I can only support businesses that welcome ALL customers & retain all their employees regardless of their private medical choices.” As the group dispersed, Nicola refused to engage with The

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GB Weekly when asked for comments about the protest and its purpose. None of the other members of the group present were prepared to speak up. Shortly after receiving the protesters note, a Tākaka business operator, who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, told The GB Weekly, “It’s a pretty desperate move. We have to comply with the [Traffic Light] rules otherwise we’d go bust. If they have a beef with the Government, why don’t they go to Wellington and leave us all to get on with trying to make a living? I suppose they can’t be bothered; they just enjoy hanging out in town every day and annoying everyone.” Speaking on behalf of GBPA, Marg urged the protesters to strike a balance between making their point and respecting the wider community. “We recognise their right to protest, but we ask that they please consider the impact of their actions on the people in our community.” One of the Voices for Freedom banners displayed at Monday’s mini protest carried the message “This ends when we say no!” Given that, in the light of Omicron’s spread, the Government is currently reviewing its policy on vaccine mandates, including the use of vaccine passes, the beginning of the end may not be too far away.

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It’s unfortunate that Tasman District Council’s proposed cycling and walking strategy does not include a shared path on the main highway between the residential section of Tākaka and the Waitapu bridge. Manawhenua ki Mohua and Waka Kotahi plan to enhance the former freedom camping area adjacent to the Tākaka River and the Waitapu Bridge. This would be an enjoyable walk or cycle for town residents – mothers with pushchairs, dog owners, cyclists and walkers. Cynthia McConville

Vaccine mandate overturned

Just recently, members of the NZ Defence Forces and the NZ Police challenged the vaccine mandates at the High Court in Wellington. They won. This is pivotal in our history and rightly upholds a person’s right not to be forced to take a medical intervention, against their will. The full decision Yardley v Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety is available on the Courts of New Zealand website. Candy James

Covid ghost towns

Across New Zealand small to medium businesses are suffering, their revenue is way down and people aren’t going

out and shopping, consuming, eating and buying. This applies to Tākaka and Golden Bay also. If you don’t want Tākaka, Collingwood, Pōhara and Pakawau to be ghost towns because businesses can’t survive, then support them, or else the community will become stunted and online shopping and big business will take over. The last few times I’ve been out and about in these places they have felt like ghost towns – not a good feeling, where are the people? If we live in fear, anxiety and worry, we don’t live fully. Glyn Periam

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COVID CASES IN GOLDEN BAY JO RICHARDS

As the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand rises rapidly beyond 100,000, there is growing concern in Golden Bay about the spread of the disease in the local community. As of Wednesday, the Ministry of Health (MoH) website showed 1342 active cases in the Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) region, but no numbers relating solely to Golden Bay. The GB Weekly has consistently issued requests to both the MoH and NMH for specific information about number of cases in Golden Bay. This data has not been forthcoming, which is frustrating, but it’s probably reasonable to assume that Omicron is now

established and circulating in the Bay, and infections are likely to increase rapidly over the near future. We will continue to press for more localised data, but in the meantime, the MoH and NMH figures are the best we have.

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Shops and businesses in Golden Bay will be able to trade on Easter Sunday, should they choose to do so. At last week’s full council meeting, Tasman District Council (TDC) formally adopted Golden Bay Community Board’s (GBCB) Easter Sunday Trading Policy. Under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990, most shops in Tasman are unable to open for trade on Easter Sunday, but some districts around New Zealand have already adopted policies which allow businesses to decide for themselves. In May last year, TDC delegated to GBCB the responsibility for preparing an Easter Sunday Trading Policy for the Bay. Towards the end of the subsequent public consultation process, the board held a hearing in January to listen to, and consider, the 26 submissions received. GBCB chair Abbie Langford says there were some excellent arguments presented at the forum. “The quality of the submissions was excellent, with some very well thought points which supported and guided our discussion, and the Board would like to thank those who took the time to submit.” She says the board carefully weighed the pros and cons before drafting the new policy. “After good discussion the board decided that the benefit to businesses and tourism was extremely important, especially when you added Covid into the mix.” Acknowledging that Easter Sunday continues to be of significance for many, Abbie highlights safeguards in the Act which allow employees to keep the day special. “One concern raised by the community and by board members was that employees may feel pressured or obligated to work, however employers must notify employees if they want them to work Easter Sunday, and employees have the right to refuse under the Act which will not have repercussions for their employment.”

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A new social football group is offering Golden Bay’s women the opportunity to play in a supportive and relaxed environment. The initiative is the brainchild of Jess Currin-Steer – a key member of the Shield Maidens team – who says she is “passionate about supporting women to play football, regardless of age, ability or vax status”. The group has quickly gone from strength to strength, says Jess. “We started about four or five weeks ago and it’s grown each time. Last time we had 15. My goal is to get 22 – enough for 11-a-side.” Participants include young teenagers and “someone in their 50s” and come from many walks of life. “We have high-schoolers, a doctor, a social worker, a retailer… It’s so diverse.” The commitment to inclusivity extends beyond age and ability: Both vaccinated and unvaccinated women can

participate because the group is run separately from Golden Bay Association Football Club, which is bound by New Zealand Football’s requirement that all participants over the age of 12 years, three months must be vaccinated. “As long as we keep the numbers under 25, we can continue,” says Jess. She adds that it’s a busy time for the Bay’s women footballers, who can play three evenings per week, if they choose. “As well as social football on Wednesday, Shield Maidens have training every Tuesday and Thursday.” The group is clearly not short of enthusiasm but they are occasionally short of basic kit. “Some people don’t have boots or shinpads, so if anyone’s got some spare boots, maybe they could contact us through our Facebook page.” Jess says joining the group couldn’t be easier. “Just turn up to the Rec Centre at 6pm. If it’s cancelled, there’ll be a post on the Shield Maidens Facebook page.”

GOLDEN BAY’S NEWS IN BRIEF Good news for Bay artists ANITA PETERS

Creative New Zealand has boosted the amount of money available to Creative Communities Grants in the Tasman District Council region. Very soon a support package will be launched to support artists. In the meantime, anyone wanting to apply for the next Creative Communities round of funding, should put their application in by 10 March. For more information and to download an application form visit www.tdc.govt.nz and search under “My Community”.

The FDS will influence all of our futures, where we will be able to live, the availability of housing and the types of housing we, our children and grandchildren will be able to live in. To keep everyone safe while we are at Red on the Covid Protection Framework, in-person community consultation events will not take place. Instead, we have a comprehensive online consultation programme. For details on these online events, go to tasman. govt.nz/fds or shape.nelson.govt.nz/future-developmentstrategy.

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The GB Weekly Fishing Competition attracted a good number of entries as last weekend’s sunny weather bought out the Bay’s keen anglers. Saturday proved to be the best day to hook a prize-winning fish. Snapper was the most popular catch at both ends of the Bay, with the winning specimen caught by Cherie Bruning off Taupo Point. The honours for the longest gurnard was also hotly contested but Colin James came out on top with his 47cm-long whopper. Logan Ricketts got up early on Sunday and braced the easterly wind to reel in a prizewinning kahawai near his home in Puponga. There were also some lucky spot-prizes winners; Freya Burton’s snapper, caught near Paturau, won her a horse trek, kindly donated by Cape Farewell Horse Treks, whilst Marlin and Fox Bilsborough’s most unusual fish means they get to catch a salmon and have it smoked at Anatoki Salmon. Completing the list of prize-winners are Zack Riordan and Benjamin Rosser who both receive Choco Loco vouchers for their catches. The competition was very much a family affair: Freya and her dad Marc Burton spent Saturday evening on the beach near where the Anatori River flows into the sea, and caught three fish between them. “We went there expecting to catch and

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Community’s “Quiet” act of kindness JOYCE WYLLIE

This good-news story starts with a not-so-good event. Not a major in the scheme of things, but significant for the person involved. Local girl Jess was in town shopping when she realised that she had dropped her money somewhere. It was not a big amount, but her Mum posted a “lost” notice on Facebook’s Takaka Noticeboard. “$5.00 may not seem like much to you but it is to our daughter.” Among the responses was an offer from Paul at The Quiet Revolution bike shop. He had not found that missing orange note with Sir Ed’s picture on it, but he invited Jess to call to see him because he wanted to replace it for her. After Paul had initiated the place of collection, other generous folk walked up the old wooden steps of the bike shop and also contributed. So a quiet revolution of kindness meant the original money was replaced and multiplied. Jess and her Mum have a message: Say a “big thank you to Paul and to the community for helping me. It means so much and shows amazing community spirit. It was so welcoming to know that people care about something as small as $5.00. It really shows how good it is to live in this small community”.

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Neither the kindness recipient or protagonist wished to be photographed for this good news story, but Paul suggested a picture of the “place where good magic happens”. Good deeds, good attitudes and goodness really do revolve around and build community.

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“I reckon I have iron in my blood” says Bay farmer and combine harvester authority Bill Callwood. “I love old tractors, old tools and old breeds. “I wasn’t much good at school, so I ended up in the woodworking and metalwork stream. But by the time I left school at 16, I could build or make anything with my hands.” Bill knows a thing or two about harvesting grain, and his skillset has taken him all over the world operating combine harvesters. A son of farmers, Bill grew up in Warwickshire, England, and has early recollections of the harvest. “My father had a towbehind Massey Harris 6ft cut, with a bagger that dispatched hessian sacks. As small kids we used to ride on it. I drove my first combine or ‘header’ at nine years old. It was a Ransomes Crusader 8ft cut.” Bill farmed for 30 years in England and Scotland before moving to New Zealand via Australia. In Scotland he farmed “beef, sheep and cereals”. “Scotland grows the best malt barley in the world. I would grow and sell to the maltsters to turn into whiskey. If you are drinking any scotch whisky older than 25 years old – I might have had a hand in it.” Emigrating to Northland in 2007, Bill ran two sheep and beef farms, as well as making agricultural mulch. He discovered the Bay in 2009 “by accident really. I came here as part of a rally celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mini Cooper.” He moved to the Bay permanently in 2018, where he farms beef shorthorn cows (the oldest breed in New Zealand) and large black pigs on his Packard Road farm. He describes driving harvesters as “a commercial hobby”. In April 2021, Bill became aware that the Bacca Bakery team was collaborating with local farmers to grow experimental spelt

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and wheat crops. He helped his neighbours Wayne and Nicky Packard sow a crop of wheat by ploughing their fields with a vintage County tractor. It was then levelled, drilled, and sown by Jake Garrett. To support their endeavours, Bill then decided he needed a combine harvester. For $3,000 he bought not one, but three 1971 McCormick International 5-81 combine harvesters. All up it took him three days to repair the third International using parts from the first two to create a fully operational machine. “The first machine has been scrapped, the second is in a state of disrepair with a future as a garden ornament,” and the third is a fully functioning combine harvester. “It’s amazing; it has the same technology as any modern combine harvester.” In February this year he used the International to harvest the Packard property, yielding 4,000kg of wheat. Bill thinks that grain could be commercially viable in the Bay as a break crop and an alternative to maize, “as it’s much cheaper to grow”. “The Bay has perfect growing conditions, in the ground in October and out about now [late February]. Conditions require a season with moisture followed by sun. A good crop will yield six tonnes to a hectare (worth about $2,500) and 300-400 small bales”. Running a harvester is not without maintenance “I have a thing about a header. They are like a six-week-old baby – they need constant attention,” says the father of two. Fortunately though, he has a four-bay shed heaving with spare parts to keep his baby going. Looking to the future, Bill is keen to support Bay graingrowing ventures. “If it takes off in the Bay – we will upgrade [our machinery] and do it commercially.” His final words: “It’s perfect here I think.”

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Long life shaped by positive attitude JOYCE WYLLIE

Graeme Beardmore, a long-serving and valued member of Collingwood community, died on 9 January 2022. Albert Beardmore and Helena Coppell married and bought a farm in Pakawau as part of a WW1 rehabilitation programme. They had three children: Ada, Betty, and the youngest, Albert Graeme, born in 1930. Although Pakawau was home, Graeme went to school in Collingwood as his parents thought that he would get a better education there. At 12 he was sent to board with maiden Aunt Ethel in Tākaka to attend secondary school. At Lincoln University he completed a Bachelor of Agriculture degree. This included 48 weeks of practical work with dairy experience in Taranaki or Waikato; cropping; and sheep and beef work in Canterbury. He considered doing a Masters degree, but was sick of living in town and swotting. His sister Ada married Jim MacHardy and they farmed the original Beardmore farm at Pakawau as well as one at Ferntown. Graeme would rather have been a forest park ranger than a Graeme Beardmore’s joy on celebrating his 90th birthday was dairy farmer, but he chose to return and work on the Ferntown evident. Photo: Supplied. farm for his brother-in-law. During his time at Lincoln he “met the Lord” after hearing After Graeme and Margaret retired, their family ran the farm a speaker talk about the “Reason Why”, and he lived with his for five years before its sale in 1999 as no one wanted to take it Christian faith from then on. Graeme also met Margaret Wilson on long term. Margaret died on 21 January 17 years ago, but at Lincoln dances, and after some time of letter writing they Graeme adapted and was good at looking after himself, doing married in 1954. gardening, bottling and preserving. The Ferntown farm Graeme ran was originally owned by the Graeme significantly contributed to the community in many MacHardy family. Graeme worked on that farm for two years roles over many years. He was on the power board, the vestry before becoming 39 per cent sharemilker for the next six years. of the Anglican Church, the school committee for 14 years with He and Margaret bought those 42 hectares in 1962. time as chairman, and the Collingwood Boat club, serving time In some policies Graeme was traditional, but in other things as secretary and writing many submissions to get the jetty up he was innovative. He was one of the first Golden Bay farmers and going. He volunteered for Search and Rescue, was a scout to learn artificial insemination and provided AI services to farms master, and audited the books for Pakawau Rural Women. from Rockville to Puponga. He also worked off-farm for extra Graeme cared deeply about people and made a lot of friends wages – cutting scrub, planting trees at Pakawau, painting in the activities he was involved in. He read avidly, retained a bridges for the council, working on other farms, and he spent lot of knowledge and was always keen to discuss a book. several seasons in the Rockville Dairy Factory. His children Above all else he loved his family. He was proud of his four remember him as a good provider, with extra money going to children, Susanne, Jennifer, Helen and Nigel, 16 grandchildren, buy carpet for their home and other improvements. and 39 great–grandchildren. Nigel remembers that when on Part of the success of the three farms was the co-operation hunting trips with his Dad that he always felt safe. Graeme was between the Scrimgeours, Beardmores, Rileys and Kerrs. They a very self-reliant person and taught his family to be self-reliant worked together on haymaking and construction projects, as well. They were expected to learn, look at a problem, make shared machinery and helped build each other’s piggeries. a plan, and have a positive “you can do it” attitude. They recalled having a lot of fun together. This positive approach meant Graeme, in his 91st year, got Graeme had time off the farm too. To say that he enjoyed himself new reading glasses, new hearing aids, new teeth and hunting and fishing was an understatement, and he was a a new vehicle. very good shot. His neighbour commented that he wouldn’t Graeme’s family mentioned Millers Garage, the medical risk riding a pushbike past Beardmores because Graeme shot staff, and his wonderful friends. “There is great gratitude to anything with handlebars. He loved being in the hills and was this community from us as a family that we had comfort that keen on botany and the bush. He also loved the sea and his Dad was cared for and valued and had such wonderful people boats, and knew the tides and the seasons. Graeme shared around him as he aged. produce from his garden and fish he caught. His kindling“He will be greatly missed.” cutting skills are legendary and he gave boxes of it away.

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It’s not unusual to find things washed up on our beaches – but a large sailing boat? A yacht recently stranded on Tōtaranui beach after its anchor chain apparently broke, and was lucky to avoid the rocks at the boat ramp. A driver for Abel Tasman Guides joined a large crowd of onlookers who had assembled at the beach. “I drove the passengers and bags down there to find piles of bicycles and about 60 people sitting around looking at the yacht that had washed ashore in the night,” said Sage Forest. “It was quite surreal, people sitting watching a beached yacht as if wondering what it would do next. Perhaps they were waiting for high tide to refloat it like a whale.”

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The Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH) kitchen gardens are looking for more volunteers. Head gardener Deb Jones and a small group of long-term volunteers are putting the call out. The rest home looks out over the kitchen gardens, which are located on the southwest corner of the GBCH property. For seven years the gardens have produced a regular supply of fresh, organic vegetables for the kitchen. The original volunteers include Sue Shotton, and Hess and Chip Williams. Chip takes care of finances, and Sue donates a considerable amount of time and brings years of experience to her role as co-ordinator. “She is currently the only regular garden volunteer,” said Deb. The garden project was initiated by the Golden Bay Organic Employment and Education Trust in 2014. The trust funded the setting up of the 14 raised beds, infrastructure and storage shed. Those funds also paid the gardener’s wages for the first three years. When the gardens proved they could provide a plentiful, fresh supply of organic vegetables, GBCH agreed to contribute. The remainder of Deb’s wages now come from community organisation grants. Deb works two mornings (six hours) per week. She is responsible for managing crop production, maintaining the surrounding gardens and liaising with the chef. Current head chef Sally Howell, from South Africa, came to

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WE would like to publicly acknowledge Rangi’s Repairs for cleaning and repairing our lighting desk. Thanks so much, Takaka Drama Society. KAITUNA Track Restoration Society would also like to acknowledge the support for our trapline from Forest Herbs Research, Gary Adams Helicopter Holdings, Bill Wallace, Campbell Dixon, Robyn Jones, Lesley Pawley, Karamea Helicharters, Mussel Inn, Weka Workshop, Jenny Garrett, Sam Riley and Paul Kilgour.

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RAY WHITE GOLDEN BAY || JENNA.BOWDEN@RAYWHITE.COM || 027 525 7229

1552 Takaka Collingwood Highway || Tender: Closes 16th March, 2pm

OPEN HOME TIMES

NEW LISTING

Saturday 5th March 173 Long Plain Road 11.00am - 11.30am 1552 Takaka Collingwood Highway 12.30pm - 1.00pm

Sunday 6th March 3 Sunbelt Crescent 15 Onekaka Ironworks Road

One-Of-A-Kind In Takaka

House: 230sqm, 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, 2 Living, 1 garage, private gardens, sea views Main Building floor area 420sqm, commercial sized kitchen, 136sqm living, 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, plus 5 toilets, wrap around decks, portico, Heli Pad

15 Onekaka Ironworks Road || Set date of sale: Closes 18th March, 2pm

NEW LISTING

Create Your Sanctuary

0276085606 - 0273014209

THE GREAT ESCAPE - This 13 hectare slice of paradise is only fifteen minutes North of Collingwood and forty minutes from Takaka Township; close enough to town for convenience but far enough out to provide you with the peace and privacy you crave. Start planning your great escape today! Accessed off the sealed road, this North facing land is zoned Rural 2, Elevated native forest in various stages of regeneration. In the gully alongside the fresh water creek, rimu and kahikatea tower above you and bird life is thriving! Give Billy a call for viewing times. 0276085606

Land: 2.36ha freehold land, gardens, bush walks, sea views

Billy Kerrisk & Sam Goffriller

425 Pakawau Bush Road || Offers over $650,000

Options galore to explore at this one-of-a-kind property

Contact Billy for full details

11.00am - 11.30am 12.30pm - 1.00pm

173 Long Plain Road, Takaka || Tender: Closes 15th March, 2pm

NEW LISTING

1.1 hectare

Tucked away on a quiet side road this 1.0965Ha property is zoned Rural Residential and represents a rare opportunity to secure freehold land in the bay without any restrictive building covenants. This gives you the freedom to use the property to suit your own needs, whether that is for a summer camp for all your family or the land on which to build your forever home cocooned in your own private acreage. Tucked away not far from the Mussel Inn, this world-renowned bush café and craft brewery is only a short walk away. Onekaka is serviced by the school bus for Takaka and Collingwood Schools, plus the nearby local hall has a playgroup, a tennis court and is the venue for many celebrations throughout the year. There is so much more to this area than beaches and bush, this is a community and a pretty special one at that! Call Sam on 027 301 4209

The Perfect Package

Set well back off the road behind lovely established gardens, this three bedroom home is nice and private and orientated to enjoy all day sunshine. You can enjoy the mountain views from the open plan living, and each of the bedrooms. Take a look around inside with our popular Virtual Tour, and request the council LIM report from us for full details and floor plans. The property has been home not just to my clients, but to their business too, and so behind the house there is a huge yard complete with loading bank and the four bay lock up workshop. Again, there are more details in the LIM report, but the vital statistics of the shed are 9m x 18m floor area, and it's 4.2m high at the front. Additional parking is behind the house in the very large closed in carport and there is another shed for wood etc. Call Billy on 027 608 5606

574 Rameka Creek Road East Takaka || Offers over $785,000 inc GST All viewings are with the agent and by prior appointment.

Birds Eye Views Of Golden Bay

9.33 hectare

Located approx 20 min drive from Takaka this 9.331 ha vacant block sits at an elevation of 500m above the bay. The access is great, mostly on council maintained road, and there is a geotech report for the building location area. Gently sloping grassland surrounds the building location area and covers approx 1.5ha of the property, below this the land is steep and was planted out about 20 years ago in exotic trees, spruce, douglas fir, edible chestnuts and more. There is a dreamlike quality here, total seclusion, tranquillity, and a birds-eye view of the fertile Takaka Valley, the iconic mountains of Kahurangi National Park, and out over beautiful Golden Bay. Call Billy on 027 608 5606

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 4 MARCH 2022

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR We are seeking an efficient, well organised and personable team player to join our team at Central Tākaka. Key tasks are managing the school finances, payroll and attendance data as well as general administrative duties. Full training will be given. This is a permanent, part time (20hrs/week), term time only position. Applications close at 3pm on Wed 16th March 2022. For further information and application forms please visit www.centraltakaka.school.nz OR contact office@centraltakaka.school.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. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN, open for takeaways, 9am-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Come and see us. Order online or phone us 525 8686. DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ. 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.

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

NELSON / TASMAN / BLENHEIM

Return to Midwifery

Are you a Registered Midwife with a lapsed APC? Nelson Marlborough Health are keen to discuss with you, the pathway to return to midwifery. We want to encourage you to re-join our workforce as a valued member of our team. Roles can be full-time, part-time or casual, based in Nelson, Motueka or Marlborough. Closing date: Open until ﬁlled. Ref: N22-134. Online application, CV and cover letter are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: (03) 546 1274 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz

DATE: VENUE: BOOKINGS:

Thursday 10th March TIME: 10am - 12.30pm Mohua Social Services Jackie at Age Concern 021 195 8108

www.nmdhb.govt.nz/careers

AA CarFit in association with Age Concern

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 5pm at Collingwood. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm Sundays. Masks and sign in please.

HAWAIIAN POKE BOWLS

Follow our socials for SPECIALS & updated takeaway menu items! @dadamanifesto_takaka

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CONTACTL:ESS PICK_UP AVAILABLE...

- FRIED CHICKEN - FISH OF THE DAY - CRUMB TOFU ( V ) $ 2 5 A D D AV O $ 3 RICE NOODLE SAL AD, TOFU C R U M B L E ( V / G F ) $ 16 CHIPS AHOY, PA R M E S A N T R U F F L E

Come and get correctly and comfortably fitted to drive. The Next AA CarFit is: On: Friday 11th March, 10am – 2.30pm At: Public carpark near Takaka library 20 minute bookings: Call Jackie on 021 195 8108

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Drive-ins welcome

- OPEN SOUVLAKIS LAMB SHARWARMA OR FRIED CHICKEN, MINTED YOGHURT, COS, TAMARIND SAUCE, FLAT BREAD, $25

Churro-Bro -HOUSE CHURROS, DULCE DE LECHE $15

Dada Manifesto 90 Commercial Street, Takaka 7110 dadamanifesto.co.nz 03 525 6111

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

God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection. Psalm 18:30

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SUNDAY 6 MARCH JUNCTION GREEN OPEN AIR RETAIL, every Sunday 11am3pm. Shop, eat, spend local. Likeminded people, friendly atmosphere.

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BREAKFAST FROM 8AM - 10AM

DINNER + DRINKS FROM 4PM Bookings are recommended

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

TUESDAY 8 MARCH BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007. 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.

WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings. ŌNEKAKĀ PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 10 MARCH DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

Programmes to listen out for: Tomorrow

Join Tony Tomorrow as he explores the local scene, local people and local music around Nelson in the past, present and future. With a little bit of randomness mixed in. Airs Saturday nights at 9.00 and replays midnight Thursday (12am).

Yumi Talem

‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on. Kindly supported by Thomas Brothers Limited and airs Sunday nights at 6:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

That’s MYNT

Hosted by members of Multicultural Youth Nelson Tasman (MYNT), a group of young people from all corners of the globe living in the Nelson-Tasman region who are different in many ways and speak different languages. Here to support and promote Nelson-Tasman youth. Airs Tuesdays at 5pm with a new show every 2 weeks. .

www.freshfm.net w w w. f r e s h f m . FreshFM.NZ

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RESULTS / Hua tākaro GOLF. 22 February. 1st LGU: S Meredith 68 nett, B Miller 73. Putts: M Dobbie 29. Closest to pin: 9/18 B Miller. Twos: M Dobbie. 23 February. Stableford: C Reynish 44. Roger Tait 40, R Dyce 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Dixon, 4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 J Crocker, 9/18 Roger Tait - HOLE IN ONE. Best gross: R Dyce 76. 26 February. 3rd Wendt Trophy - Malkeys: R Heuvel +8, R Miller +5, J Bensemann +3. Closest to pin: 3/12 Sue Bensemann, 4/13, 8/17 and 9/18 J Bensemann. Twos: J Garner, Sue Bensemann, R Davis, J Bensemann. Happy wanderer: C Hadler. Best gross: W Collie 73. BRIDGE. 23 February. Bainham Pairs Session 2: E Bradshaw/P Panzeri 63.25%; R McDonald/L Godden 54.52%; P Wood/A Telford 53.97%. Fri Sat

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Takaka Rugby Football Club

Junior Rugby Registrations Drop in Session Tuesday 8th March 4.30 - 6.30pm GB Rec Park Clubrooms The clubrooms will be a controlled area with a limit of 25 inside at any one time.

The Mussel Inn

We welcome all our past players to register and new players to join in the fun Subs: $25.00 per player or $40.00 per family U9s up & $10 per player U8s below. takakarfc@gmail.com

Coming Up...

A wee way off but something to look forward to… Weds 30th

ALPACA SOCIAL CLUB with COUSIN ALICE

In the mean time – feel free to come and have a singsong ‘round the piano. We all sound great with our masks on!

Property Law Commercial Law Family Law Employment Law Relationship Property Trusts, Wills & Estates

Jon Tidswell, David Earle & Claudine Dupuy attend the offices of Warn & Associates, 23 Motupipi Street, Takaka, by appointment

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

For appointments ph 0800 452 746 Main office: 43 Halifax St, Nelson

www.glasgow-harley.co.nz GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

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

LIVING ARTS GALLERY and

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LIVING LIGHT CANDLES 85 Tukurua Road I Open every day 10am – 4:30pm

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Golden Bay weather forecast

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday 4 until Tuesday 8 March Friday: Sea breezes developing late morning. Mainly fine. Warm by afternoon away from the coast. Saturday: Light winds with sea breezes by midday. Fine

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PERFECTION IN PARAPARA

72 PARAPARA BEACH ROAD, PARAPARA Deadline Sale: 12pm 30/03/22 (NSP)

Step on up & take a deep breath of fresh sea air. This beachfront property offers mesmerising ocean views. Completely renovated in 2015 & is now an architecturally designed masterpiece, that seamlessly blends into the Parapara Esplanade. An exclusive feel & an opportunity not to be missed. With 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms spread over 2 levels & open plan dining/living that is designed for the extensive & stunning sea views, you won’t want to leave! Double garaging for all the ‘toys’ makes this property complete! Ref: GB3881 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

Viewing By Appoinment Only

BEACHFRONT ON BISHOP

FAMILY FRIENDLY!!

OPEN HOME Sunday 12.00 - 1.00pm

70 BISHOP ROAD, PARAPARA

OPEN HOME Saturday 3.30 - 4.00pm

Deadline Sale:12pm 17/03/2022 (NSP)

This is a cutie on the beachfront of Bishop Road, Parapara, is not only in a great location, but it is original & yet tastefully refurbished! Open plan living & dining, three double bedrooms, main bathroom + sep. toilet & shower off laundry + an outdoor shower for washing salt & sand away after your beach walk or swim. The home is heated by a log fire to keep you cosy in winter. With only two previous owners, who have both loved the property, it is now time, for another family to make memories and oh what memories will be made here! Don’t dilly dally on this one! Please Note: Vaccine Pass required as per Vendor request. Ref: GB3879

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

2 WADSWORTH STREET, TĀKAKA

Deadline Sale: 1pm 18/03/2022 (NSP)

This four-bedroom home plus a sunroom, sits on a generous section and is just a short walk to the Golden Bay High School, Takaka Primary School, Kindergarten and Takaka Township. Everything is so close that the kids can easily & safely walk to school and just a quiet stroll to Town for your needs. Put your touch on this very convenient property and make it feel like ‘home’. The section is fully fenced and measures a generous 921m2, room to kick a ball, set up your entertainment area, perfect for the whole family. Ref: GB3883

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

CLIFTON COTTAGE

A BEAUTIFUL HIDEAWAY 30 RANGIHAEATA ROAD

• 1.3ha down a R.O.W. • Private gardens & outdoor bath • Light & spacious 4 bd, 1 bth • Modern décor yet rustic vibe • Dbl garage/workshop & studio Ref: GB3877 3pm TODAY (NSP) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

KOTARE SANDS CAFÉ & BAR, PŌHARA OPEN HOME Sunday 2.00 - 3.00pm

630 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE, CLIFTON

800 ABEL TASMAN DR,

Deadline Sale: 2pm 18/03/2022 (NSP)

• 1700m2 with x3 motel units • Plus a 2 bedroom managers unit • Established & popular eatery • All in the heart of Pōhara • A pleasant stroll to the Beach Ref: GBC3882 $280,000+Stock+GST (if any) James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

This 2bdrm cottage, set on 1122sqm, is located in the much sought-after area of Clifton, yet close to town & even closer to the popular Pohara Beach. With established fruit trees at the rear, this property would be ideal to downsize to or continue it as a rental property. The open plan living/ dining area is bright & has sliding doors onto a small deck at the front of the house. The compact kitchen has the usual appliances & off the kitchen, there is the laundry/storage area. A single garage & plenty of additional parking for the ‘toys’. This could be the perfect spot for you so don’t delay, call me for further information. Ref: GB3880

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com Sharon MCCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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

Cherie BYRNE Admin/ Reception 03 525 8800

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