The GB Weekly - 11 March 2022

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Businesses battling Covid

Collingwood’s HealthPost: Managing director Abel Butler feels coping with the mandates has been a big lesson in adaptation. “We’re trying to be as foresighted as possible, to roll with the continual changes.” Photo: Alistair Hughes. ALISTAIR HUGHES

Golden Bay’s summer season began with generally far better tourist trade than expected, despite the new Covid-19 mandates imposed at the beginning of December. Unfortunately, a combination of weather and a move into a higher alert level as January finished brought a premature end to what had been a very promising summer for many. The GB Weekly spoke to local businesses about operating under the traffic light system. Holly Osmond, owner of Roots Bar and the recently opened Dada Manifesto, has had more on her mind than most in an already challenging summer for the hospitality business. Dada Manifesto opened on 29 November, just as the Covid-19 Protection Framework (the traffic light system) was introduced. “We were very well supported from the getgo which was really lucky,” says Holly. “Everyone was ready for something new, and it’s good, so people keep coming. I would say that for any business in its first year, you just want to make ends meet. And that’s what we’re managing.” Getting through the summer was definitely

not helped by an atrocious two weeks of February rain, which caused flooding and cleared out campsites. However, the effects of having to operate under a Government mandate that essentially segregated customers has also taken an emotional toll. “Suddenly I just wasn’t the one in charge of my own business. I was being told to do this thing that I didn’t want to do. My best friend couldn’t have a beer in my bar and a lot of our very dedicated regular customers couldn’t come in anymore. I also lost a couple of staff, really awesome people who we very much loved. It has been pretty divisive and toxic.” In her usual style, Holly is now looking to the future. “Covid isn’t going to define us as a business, and now we’re focusing on being creative again and doing what we love with these spaces we’ve created.” She is planning to reintroduce live music during dining, and support local musicians. As increasing numbers of local people will inevitably find themselves having to self-isolate at home, Holly is also considering deliveries again. “I’m constantly changing or expanding in some way to try to give back to my customers. We want to focus on what we have, and

come up with new and interesting ways to do business.” Holly credits Aydee and Wayne Green at the Wholemeal Café for providing some much-needed emotional support during this summer of discontent. “There’s a lot of wider frustration from people who don’t want to have to be part of the Government system and then take it out on the businesses which are trying to follow them,” says Aydee. Though what was initially a very busy season ended very suddenly, Aydee reports that her customer base has largely been very supportive. “On the first day of the mandate we had excited, enthusiastic customers bouncing in ready to show off their passes.” But challenges kept coming when the Wholemeal Café was named as a “location of interest” at the end of January. The customer involved was unsymptomatic during his visit, and Aydee is relieved that places of interest are no longer going to be publicised because of the potential damage it causes. The possibility of increased staff illness is a factor everyone is trying to be prepared for,... Continued on page 2...

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Golden Bay’s schools are currently coping well with Covid restrictions and have not been significantly affected by positive Covid cases and/or self-isolating staff and students. Central Tākaka School principal, Steve McLean reports a very positive start to 2022. “We are so grateful for the amazing support we have received from the school community as we have had to bring in Red level protocols.” Steve explains that the measures in place include more outdoor learning for the Year 4-6 students which limits the amount of time they need to wear masks. For students who need to stay home, work is provided via Google Classroom. There are plans in place to provide distance – or hybrid learning, should numbers increase. Golden Bay High School Principal, Linda Tame relays a similar message of positivity. “We are very proud of the way our students are coping with all of the challenges, both Covid and building project related…” GBHS, she explains, has divided staff in to four pods, to maximise continuity of kanohi ki te kanohi teaching. Half of the office staff and senior leadership team have relocated to the Green House, and teachers are ensuring there is work on Google Classroom for students who must stay at home. ”We currently have only a small number of students impacted by Covid,” says Linda. “There is also a non-Covid seasonal bug going around with a number of students and staff away.” Collingwood Area School is “Managing just fine in the evolving situation,” according to principal Hugh Gully, who explains that, with a small pool of relieving teachers to draw from and the ability to rearrange timetables to cover all classes, it’s “business as usual”. With no Covid cases to report, so far, Motupipi School continues to operate as normal. Staff are following all the Ministry of Education guidelines for safety in the case of any infection, and visitor numbers are being restricted for all upcoming events such as this week’s cross country. With the recent departure of former principal Lisa Malones, Judy Elvidge has stepped in to bridge the gap until the end of term and the appointment of a replacement principal. Staff and students at Tākaka Primary School are getting used to the “new norm” of living with Covid, says principal Talia Lynch. “We’re ticking along as usual – doing really well.” She reports minimum disruption, so far. “We’ve had some families isolating, but no staff – and no direct cases as such.”

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Continued from page 1 ...but Aydee is looking forward with positivity. “There’s no way that anyone ever wanted to discriminate. We want everybody back, old staff and friends who can’t come in anymore. My priority was always to keep this place going, for hopefully another 35 years.” Devangi Farah is the manager of the Aroha Health Spa in Pōhara, and brings another perspective to operating under the current Covid framework. “As a close-contact business we had no choice in following the mandates and using vaccine passes,” she says. “So it’s been a slightly quieter summer, but at the same time, because we lost some staff due to the mandates, the existing staff were fully booked. And the clientele constantly give great feedback, thanking us for making them feel safe with the measures we put in place.” Precautions included surveillance tests with Rapid Antigen Testing kits, air purifiers, sanitising and airing the therapy rooms between sessions. “We have had some disappointed clients who weren’t vaccinated. So I explained the risks involved in a close-contact business. Therapists are in a closed room for 60 to 90 minutes at a time, and fortunately most of them understood that.” The therapists were also made to feel safe. Having to close down if staff needed to self-isolate is not a viable option for Aroha, or for many other businesses. “I’m very proud of the businesses who have done what they felt was right to protect their staff and their community.” Aroha Health Spa is looking forward to eventually welcoming all of their therapists and clients back again. Also in Pōhara, Steve Matthews is co-owner of Kōtare Sands, and is happy and relieved that at least the first part of the season was very busy. With two other nearby establishments now closed, he concedes that “things kind of played into our hands”. “It was the best summer we’ve had, but just really short. We normally stretch the season out until Easter, but the bad weather definitely started this early tail-off.” A substantial part of Kōtare Sands’ customer base comes from the Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park across the road, and this brought unexpected benefits as they instigated the traffic light mandates. “People had to be fully vaccinated to be at the camp,” explains Steve, “and that made it easier for us to identify [them] because they wore blue rubber wristbands.” Vaccination pass-checking, mask-wearing and table service was the extent of changes required for their daily operation. “The first couple of days were a bit shaky,” says Steve, “but people got used to it and came in with their passes ready. It actually turned out pretty well.” Moving forward he says it is just a case of wait and see what happens. “I know there are positive cases in the community now, and that scares people off. You just wake up, go to work,

and hope you get customers.” Jane Dixon, co-owner of Golden Bay’s legendary Mussel Inn, puts a positive spin on the restrictions required by the Covid framework over summer. “We had someone on the gate from opening to check the vaccine passes. And the upside of that was that we could be there to greet just about everybody who came in.” Jane says that it was a busy if short summer, but is pleasantly surprised at how business picked up again and has stayed steady since. When the mandates came into being she found that some customers weren’t so much resistant as unprepared. “Because we got busy so soon after, it was difficult for some people to be up to speed. With families spending the day at the beach they didn’t always have their phones charged up and ready, but many people have hard copy passes as well.” However, one essential element of their business, live music events, has sadly been curtailed. “The appetite for people to come out to a concert has been really diminished, but we’re very grateful to those who have managed to support the music, because it’s only possible with an audience.” Like so many others, Jane is looking forward to having all of her customers back together again. “I’ve got good friends who can’t come here at the moment, and that’s awkward and unfortunate really. Going forwards with goodwill and unity is what I am looking forward to the most.” A different perspective again is provided by Abel Butler, HealthPost’s managing director. HealthPost is not open to the public so many mandates didn’t apply, but other measures were taken to safeguard staff, including the physical separation of shifts and departments. “Our team has been incredible,” says Abel. “Super reasonable, resilient and supportive – we are very lucky. We see our core obligations as creating an environment that’s physically as safe as possible regarding the risk of transmission, while also harmonious, inclusive and respectful.” While Abel acknowledges that the Government is doing their best to avoid overburdening the health system, he feels there are gaps in their approach. “It’s surely not eccentric for policymakers to consider the direct links between healthy immune function and factors such as diet, exercise, exposure to sunshine (Vitamin D levels) and mental health. The better the underlying health of your population, the better they will cope with infectious diseases overall. The whole approach appears to be oriented toward ‘treating sickness’ rather than ‘optimising wellbeing’ – what an enormous opportunity to overlook.” As we enter the third year of the pandemic, many local businesses have admitted to a growing sense of positivity regarding the future. Covid may be here to stay, but they are determined to do the same.

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Another Golden Bay paddock filled with gleeful golden sunflowers is visible along Patons Rock Road. It’s a further reminder of Ukraine’s troubles, as sunflowers are its national flower, though on this occasion the flowers are being harvested to raise funds for a child cancer charity. Landowners Ross and Lee Ogle, both in their eighties, spend an hour or so each day selecting the best blooms. Sales have been steady, keeping Lee and Ross busily picking three to four large buckets full at a time. As she is allergic to bee stings, Lee prefers to pick later in the day, when there aren’t so many bees. “At 10 o’clock in the morning, the other day, there were hundreds of them,” she said. Ross had purchased the 20kg bag of seed over a year ago. He

sowed the seeds thickly to allow for greedy birdlife. However, they didn’t indulge too heavily, as the 70m x 50m paddock is “blooming-well” bulging. It was Ross’s idea to contact First National’s Sharon McConnon, knowing that she organises the Bay’s annual Daffodil Day collection for the Cancer Society. He thought the same could happen with the sunflowers. Sharon jumped at the idea and advertised on Facebook. “...5 stems for $10. Round the back courtyard at First National…A Child Cancer Foundation Fundraiser…” As this article goes to print, the funds raised stand at $420. Asked how much longer they will be available, Ross replied, “Until the sales slow down.” Lee extends a thank you to Sharon and to everyone who has donated to this worthy cause.

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The “Dam’s reservoir of debt“ (GBW 4/3) was accurately forecast back in 2018. We all recall the many opportunities we were given to halt this dam. In 2015 Richard Kempthorne, who was then Tasman District Council mayor, stated “If this dam goes over $50 million dollars, I cannot support it“, yet in 2018 he cast his deciding vote in council when they were split 50/50 on the dam, estimated at the time to cost in excess of $100m. All the reports by distinguished authors such as Murray Dawson and John Robinson, which forecast the geological difficulties faced by all the dams built in the last 50 years, have come home to roost. Why did our elected representatives not read them? Why did they not vigorously challenge the engineers and dam proponents? Why did they not listen to us who held protests against this dam? The GB Weekly’s article ends with “Current financial arrangements only cover up to $164 million of project costs, and it is up to TDC to find the extra $20 million.“ It is actually up to us, dear reader. The current trend could see the final cost exceeding $200 million, which was forecast by well-informed critics of the dam in 2018. So fellow residents and ratepayers, why did we let this happen? Do we not elect councillors to represent us? Why did they not listen to us, or at least read Dawson and Robinson? Reg Turner

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Last week’s article on the anti-mandates protests (GBW 4/3) seems to have caused some confusion. I am not a spokesperson for the people protesting, I write as an individual and one of the organisers. Lasting for no more than 45 minutes each day, the protests aim to bring attention to the injustices of the mandates. Thousands have lost their jobs and businesses because they refused to be injected. Countless workers have been forced to be jabbed to keep their jobs. Coercion is not consent within a free society. We oppose the “no jab, no job” policy. As for the noise from our protests, this refers to the volley of car horns, created by enthusiastic supporters as they pass. The only noise now made by the protesters are modest cheers. Retailers and hospitality venues blame the Government’s mandates, not protestors for their poor takings. Tākaka businesses, choosing to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, opine that the vaccinated seem fearful of Covid and are not spending as normal. The unvaccinated are happy to spend normally but are prevented from doing so by the Government’s mandates. As an unvaccinated individual who has had, and is fully recovered from, Covid, I cannot dine out, buy a dress, get a haircut, enter certain gift shops, tramp, join in U3A or even enter the library. We urge the government to end Covid mandates, accept this disease is with us and try to get back the freedoms of life, speech and movement that we previously took for granted. Nicola Basham

Protests driven by cult of individual

As the anti-mandate occupations in Wellington and hopefully Waitohi/Picton come to an end, their effects on local communities will live on. What started as protests to Parliament quickly changed from the usual Wellington protest, after toilets and tents arrived on Parliament’s lawns and along Molesworth Street. The notion of peaceful protest quickly disappeared. An example of that was the attempt to storm Pipitea Marae and the threats and disruption to Waikawa Marae just out of Picton. The iwi mana whenua in both places had no business with the protest but were close to the action, suffering broken windows and being pilloried. There were ridiculous claims to ownership of marae land as well as those related to Parliament grounds and indeed the land of which the Wellington Anglican Cathedral stands. A long road from vaccine mandates. No one really got the point of the protest as it was driven by the far-right ideologies from America aided by some businessmen and cult churches. Freedom campers, hippies and disconnected Māori were perfect foot soldiers for the protest and violence was always going to be a part of it. Mohua is the home of many of these misinformed groups who are driven by the cult of individualism and that is worrying. The protests

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I’m one of the daily protesters for the last four weeks and I would like to invite Jo Richards to watch our protest one day to see how many “toots” or thumbs-up and positive comments, like “thank you for doing this for us” we receive from passing cars and people. I don’t “enjoy hanging out in town” as I’m a business owner myself for 36 years and the Covid regulations have an impact on my business and my private life as well. So many people have lost their job through the mandates, about 27,000 businesses have shut since the Covid regulations started and many more will follow. Old people in rest homes can’t see their un-jabbed relatives, people have been dying lonely through lockdowns, families are separated, just to name a few of the effects on people. I don’t think people who are not affected have any idea how it is, not being able to go to the hairdresser, library, movies, entering a restaurant or shops that only accept jabbed customers or being excluded from recreational activities because of a different opinion. We’re still the same people and we need a voice, and we need to be heard. I know many businesses in Tākaka who support our protest and I’m wondering why they haven’t been asked about their opinion, but maybe there’s only interest in reporting one-sided? Ute Kleine

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We have benefitted in the last few years from having new road-side cycleways around Tākaka. Ideally this network would radiate across the Bay connecting the unusual pattern of scattered settlements. This kind of network would benefit commuters and recreational cyclists; locals as well as thousands visiting every year. It is probably well expressed in the GB Cycling and Walking Strategy adopted by the GB Community Board. If the basic understanding of building an axis to connect our communities is not made plain in the council’s district strategy, however, opportunities for funding from central government that come along once in a while like John Key’s New Zealand Cycle Trail, and the more recent Covid-19 economic stimulus package, may again be lost. Marcus Benecke

What do we stand for?

Awesome letter Mark Shelly (GBW 11/2); yes to open dialogue without judgement. Thanks also to the GB Thinker, where I found out about the unceremonious stand-down of treasured teacher Jodie Grant from the Motupipi School. It shocked and saddens me. NZ government policy has coerced countless Kiwis into accepting an insufficiently trialled vaccine in order to keep their jobs and homes and feed their families. It is now becoming evident from objective scientific studies and emerging data that the risk:benefit ratio for these amongst children and the majority of adults is questionable. Add the mental and emotional fallout to this physical aspect and we’re getting closer to the real extent of the psychological damage to us as individuals and collectively. If with our silent acquiescence we can righteously condone careless ingratitude for someone as skilled and valued as Jodie, we would do well to ask ourselves, what do we stand for? Increased tones of apartheid taint the culture of our country and the very fabric of our communities is being pulled apart. It is painful, though without a doubt, natural order and human creativity will see some beauty and goodness rise from the ashes. Iona Jelf

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The region’s football clubs are tackling vaccine mandates head on. In an effort to provide football for all, not only are clubs registering players for official league competition, but are also supporting a new initiative for an “inclusive” Sunday league. Under New Zealand Football’s Covid rules, football and futsal competitions for participants aged over 12 years and 3 months have to operate as My Vaccine Pass gatherings. The newly formed Nelson Tasman Sunday United Football League (NTSUFL), however, allows all players regardless of vaccination status to play football. Golden Bay Association Football Club (GBAFC) and other federated clubs have little to no leeway in interpreting the Covid regulations governing official Saturday football. “We don’t set the rules,” says GBAFC president Phil Smith, who recognises the unprecedented nature of the challenge. “It’s a hard one because there’s no blueprint on how to run a football club in a pandemic.” He heaps praise on the club committee who he says have risen to the challenge. “They came through and did a good job.” But it’s an ongoing task. “We’re constantly discussing it because the situation is changing on an almost daily basis.” With registration well under way, Phil is upbeat about the new season and the likelihood of forming up to 10 teams, from 9th grade up to senior level. “We’ve seen a huge influx.” Speaking for NTSUFL, Craig Smith says the new Sunday league is “all inclusive” and anyone is welcome to join, regardless of vaccine status. He adds that measures will be put in place to ensure the Traffic Lights rules are respected. “The club will adhere to all Government guidelines under the Covid restrictions, with health and safety procedures in place.” NTSUFL games will be held in Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay, starting with “welcome” matches at the beginning of next month before the season kicks off on 1 May. With the official Nelson Bays Saturday matches also starting around the same time, this season’s weekends are promising to be full of football. The GBAFC president strongly supports the new league, along with anything else that widens participation. “The most important thing is the health and wellbeing of our community,” says Phil. “We’re trying to beat Covid before it beats us.”

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Over the past few weeks, Golden Bay, along with the rest of New Zealand, has seen Covid-19 spread rapidly through its community. As of Wednesday, the Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) region recorded a total of 3766 active cases, 53 of which are located in Golden Bay. The number of infections is expected to rise rapidly but the Bay’s health services say they are ready to respond. Systems and procedures, put in place by NMH and Nelson Bays Public Health Organisation (NBPHO) late last year, ensure there is support for patients while they recover at home under Supported Isolation Quarantine. NMH’s dedicated centralised hub coordinates that support with local teams, including Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH). It’s not just the authorities that need to prepare for the worst. Individuals and households are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, with the Ministry of Health advising people to get ready for the possibility of self-isolation, by checking a few simple

MANAGING AT HOME CHECKLIST: • Can you isolate yourself safely at home, keeping away from others? • Do you have someone at home, or a friend or neighbour, who can do your shopping? • Do you have a reliable phone or another way to contact help if you need it, and for others to contact you? • Can you look after other existing health conditions, and do you have a good supply of your usual medication? aspects of their home situation (see box below). The NMH hub is notified when a patient is isolating at home, so that regular health checks on a range of clinical signs can be made; for patients in the Bay, this monitoring and management is carried out by GBCH-based Covid liaison and registered nurse Brigette Gilmour. The care and support system is ready to swing into action as soon as a patient experiences symptoms suggesting they may have caught Covid-19. According to Health Navigator New Zealand, common symptoms include fever, cough, tiredness and loss of smell or taste. Less common symptoms include sore throat, headache, aches and pains, diarrhoea, skin rash and irritated eyes. Brigette says the first step is to get a test. “You can book a test by phoning here [GBCH] or going online [see details at bottom of article]. You can come in, drive up, and have a supervised RAT [rapid antigen test], or you can collect it and do it yourself at home. You may also be triaged if we have clinical concerns.” The crucial thing, Brigette says, is for patients to report the outcome of their RAT – either online through My Covid Record, or by phoning the Covid Helpline. “I encourage people to report the result as soon as they can, especially if it’s positive. Some people aren’t reporting.” Positive cases need to self-isolate for seven days (reduced from 10 with effect from 11.59pm today), along with household contacts, explains Brigette. “The seven days start from day zero – the day your symptoms started or the day you got tested.” In addition to the information provided at the time of testing, those in self-isolation will be provided with further advice and other necessary resources. “Health packages are dependent on individual patient needs,” says Brigette. “Patients are risk assessed with option of us delivering a pulse oximeter or thermometer to measure temperature, oxygen saturation and pulse.” In some cases, she says, the patient may require further assessment by a GP. Brigette, who has previously worked in mental health care, recognises that Covid is not just about dealing with physical symptoms. “If there are any welfare needs, we can put a referral through to access help with groceries and medicines.” During self-isolation, patients will be tasked with recording a range of personal health parameters including: temperature; heart rate at blood oxygen level (pulse oximeter readings);

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breathing; and general feelings/symptoms. Depending on the nature and severity of symptoms, it may be necessary to consult the healthcare team or, in case of emergency, call 111 (see table below). Although there is no specific treatment for Covid-19, doctors advise patients to rest at home and drink plenty of water. Treatment is aimed at easing symptoms and the healthcare team may suggest the following medicines to ease symptoms: Aches and pains: Paracetamol or ibuprofen to help with fever, headaches and body aches. Blocked or runny nose, or cough: Nasal sprays, decongestants, lozenges or cough mixtures. Sore throat: Suck a teaspoon of honey or gargle with salt water. Also try medicated lozenges, gargle or throat spray. Vomiting and diarrhoea: Drink plenty of fluids, to avoid dehydration.

CALL 111 if: You have severe trouble breathing or severe chest pain You are very confused or not thinking clearly You feel faint or pass out (lose consciousness) You have blue lips or a blue face

CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE TEAM if: You have new or worse trouble breathing Your symptoms are getting worse You start getting better and then get worse You have symptoms of severe dehydration

REMAIN VIGILANT Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water Monitor symptoms for any changes Avoid running and strenuous exercise If you are experiencing very mild or no symptoms. Table: Monitoring your health with Covid. Adapted from Health Navigator.

While it is clear that Covid-19 is now spreading quickly through the community, Brigette is confident that local health services are able to fully support those with the disease. “We are really fortunate in Golden Bay because NMH are really patient-focused, which means we can address welfare needs as well as providing health care support.” Getting a test: Phone GBCH on 525 0060, for assessment, triage and testing - no walk-ins. Rapid antigen tests (RAT) can be collected from GBCH but must be ordered online at: https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ or by phoning 0800 222 478. Self-reporting test results: Report test results online at https://mycovidrecord.health.nz/ Or by phoning 0800 222 478. For more advice and information on self-isolation, go to: https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/c/covid-19positive-care-at-home/ https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-andconditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-healthadvice-public/covid-19-self-isolation-managed-isolationquarantine THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022

In Phase 3 Rapid Antigen Tests - or RATs will be the predominant form of testing for COVID-19. Once you have taken the test you will need to record your results in your mycovidrecord. health.nz to make sure the right health and welfare services are made available for you. Where you can get a Rapid Antigen Test. 1. Community testing centres - you can either pick up a test or take the test at the centre. Find the location and opening hours of your nearest testing centre at healthpoint.co.nz

tests as part of assessments for COVID-19 and may provide kits for the patient and household contacts for any future tests required. GPs are not a general pick up site.

2. Online ordering - You can now order RAT kits for home testing if you have symptoms or are a Household Contact. You can order for yourself or on behalf of someone else. You will need access to a mobile phone so you can validate your order visit requestrats.covid19.health.nz

Are RATs available at pharmacies on request? - Some pharmacies may offer supervised tests for the specific groups outlined above. Other pharmacies may sell RATs for those ineligible for free RATs. See the Healthpoint.co.nz for detail.

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Are there any restrictions to the test? - Yes, COVID-19 tests are free if it is part of the public health response.

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That means if you: • have symptoms • are a Household Contact • are a critical worker and need a test to go to work • are part of the healthcare and emergency service workforce • require a test for domestic travel or to attend court • do a job where mandatory testing applies • have been told to get one by a health professional. What is the timeframe for RATs results Results are available in within approximately 20mins. Once you receive the result it is important to upload them to your ‘MyCovidRecord’ mycovidrecord.health.nz. This will initiate an online survey. Filling this in will help us ensure the right health and welfare services are made available to you during your isolation. If you need help you can call 0800 222 478.

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Arts Council paints bright future

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Claire French, newly appointed Arts Worker for GBCAC has a passion for the circus and performing arts. Photo: Anita Peters. ANITA PETERS

Cherie Bruning, who caught the longest snapper in The GB Weekly fishing competition, collects her prize from Tākaka Fuels and Fishing. Photo: Supplied.

Claire French and Anna Dean, the new members of the Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC), are bringing extensive experience and knowledge to our arts community. New chair Anna Dean has worked in the creative sector for more than 20 years, nationally and internationally, “always in spaces that involve collaborating with artists, designers, makers and creatives,” she says. A trained journalist, Anna moved into promotion and arts, first working on Creative New Zealand’s foray to the Venice Biennale. Freelancing, she created and promoted a wide range of arts-related activities, from contemporary dance and music to running red carpet film premieres and working on many major New Zealand feature films, particularly for Taika Waititi. After an unofficial “party apprenticeship” in Berlin she returned to New Zealand and toured DJs and bands nationally. She has also run major social media accounts for many years. Anna co-founded and co-directed Wellington marketing and advertising agency Double Denim, a company based on feminist principals. Anna has worked across the commercial, social good and political sectors, including running the 2016 election campaign for the Green Party. When Double Denim closed due to Covid, Anna moved to Golden Bay and now operates as a consultant. Anna believes there is confusion around the Arts Council’s role. “It’s not an arts promotion agency; that is the role of an arts association. The mandate is ‘Strengthening Communities Through Art’; that means engaging everyday people with art

New chair of the GBCAC Anna Dean has worked within the creative sector for more than 20 years. Photo: Murray Hedwig.

in ways that surprises and delights.” An in-depth Arts Council survey is planned to enable better understanding of what the community actually wants and needs from this point on. “You can’t make decisions without evidence,” she says. Newly recruited arts worker Claire French also moved to Golden Bay, her “second home”, after the first lockdown. Her vast experience in the arts began with an Honours degree in Community Arts from the Paul McCartney Institute of Performing Arts in Liverpool. Claire’s initial focus was on community and social work, mainly with young people and marginal groups, such as kids in care and asylum seekers. She then became involved in radio, and later in contract work with festivals and events all over the world, including “dabbling with circus”. The performing and circus arts are her main pursuit. After moving to New Zealand 12 years ago, she managed New Zealand’s largest circus, the Wellington Circus Trust. “In my company, Wonder-Full, I do a lot of social circus, youth projects, and festivals and events normally, and I’m also a pyro technician. I have many feathers in my top hat,” she laughs. She has been sprucing up the Arts Council base in Tākaka. “I just want to make it a nice space so that artists in the area and the general public feel comfortable to come in and have a chat. My main role as arts worker is to support people with funding queries. Watch this space.” Arts Council HQ: 24 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Open every Wednesday 10am-2pm. Phone Claire for appointment on 022 672 1018 or email gbartsnz@gmail.com

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We have adopted an Easter Sunday Trading Policy, enabling shops and businesses throughout the Golden Bay Ward to trade on Easter Sunday if they wish. The new policy will be in effect for Easter Sunday 2022, which falls on 17 April. In May 2021, we delegated to the Golden Bay Community Board the power to prepare an Easter Sunday Trading Policy for the the Golden Bay Ward, up to but not including its adoption, under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990. Consultation on a draft policy was undertaken from 29 October to 5 December 2021, allowing interested parties to submit before the Christmas period. The Board acted as the Submissions Hearing and Deliberations Panel and met on 26 January 2022 to hear submitters and consider the 26 submissions received. The Board then voted to recommend that the policy be adopted by the Council. In making the decision, it was acknowledged that Easter Sunday continues to be a day of significance for many – for religious reasons or because of the holiday weekend, many would rather not work. However, the Council and the Board recognised the importance of tourism-related trade to the Golden Bay economy and enabling local businesses to choose whether they open on Easter Sunday will help attract and support visitors to the region over the Easter period. Enforcement of the Act is carried out by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Employers and employees in Golden Bay are encouraged to become familiar with their obligations and rights under the Act.

This year, our community’s water supplies will become subject to greater scrutiny and will need to meet higher standards for safety and environmental stewardship.

Future Development Strategy consultation goes online Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council are working on a joint 2022 Future Development Strategy (FDS). The FDS is a strategic plan that covers residential and business potential sites within the Nelson and Tasman regions over the next 30 years. The strategy looks at how and where we can create more capacity for development (for housing and business) and identifies the infrastructure required to support it. The FDS does not rezone the land, but it informs our Resource Management Plans. 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 ensure any business or residential growth occurs in a way that best benefits those who live here now and over the next 30 years we need your input. Public consultation will run from 14 March 2022 to 5.00 pm 14 April 2022.

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Taumata Arowai and the Water Services Act 2021 are a direct result of the Havelock North drinking water crisis in 2016, when an outbreak of gastroenteritis because of contaminated drinking water saw 5,000 people fall sick. There will be implications for us as a Council, including increased costs, but there will also be significant ramifications for many members of our community with private water supplies. The new rules apply to any water scheme that supplies more than one household – affecting anyone with a bore or storage tanks that even one or two neighbours also draw water from. This could include the likes of farms supplying water to worker accommodation. However, it doesn’t apply to properties that have a private water supply solely for the use of a single household.

A draft summary consultation document will be made available to the public online, at libraries and service centres. This will provide an overview of the proposed strategy, as well as submission forms to provide feedback for consideration. The complete Statement of Proposal will be available to the public online.

Taumata Arowai is currently seeking public feedback on several aspects of the regulations until 28 March.

To keep everyone safe while New Zealand remains at Red on the Covid Protection Framework, inperson community consultation events will not take place. Instead, we have a comprehensive online consultation programme, including a series of 16 community-focused, stakeholder and general webinars open to everyone. Our website will also include a pod cast on the FDS and an animation.

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It is extremely important that everyone on a private water supply in Tasman is aware of the implications. More information is available at taumataarowai.govt.nz As this will have an impact on many Tasman residents, we are holding an information webinar to help raise awareness of this national consultation and encourage people to offer their feedback to Taumata Arowai. The webinar will be on Wednesday 16 March at 6.30 pm. Visit our website for the webinar link, tasman.govt.nz.

For more information, visit tasman.govt.nz/fds.

Engagement on the way for growth plan changes We are also working on a plan change to rezone land for housing in Murchison, Brightwater and Wakefield and to enable higher densities on residentially zoned land in Māpua and Motueka. A plan change is normally the next step in the process following the adoption of the FDS. However, in this case the FDS and the plan change to rezone land are working concurrently to enable Tasman to meet its growing demand for housing.

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The new Government water services regulator Taumata Arowai is charged with making sure all drinking water supplies meet the new requirements and will have some strong enforcement powers to ensure councils and private water providers comply.

We expect Tasman to remain a desirable area to live in the future. As we prepare to meet this potential demand, we want to have your input into how we can best accommodate the expected growth in our region and the proposed plan change areas and rules. The plan change will go through a formal process of notification, submissions, hearings and decision making. This consultation will run at the same time as the FDS consultation, from 14 March 2022 through to 14 April 2022. Visit our website for more information, tasman.govt.nz, search ‘growth plan changes’.

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Fiona Mountford is the Village Theatre’s new manager, bringing knowledge and experience to the role. Photo: Alistair Hughes. ALISTAIR HUGHES

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Tuesday’s “members night” at the Village Theatre had an appropriate atmosphere of celebration which had been sadly absent from our cinema for the last three months, due to the well documented impact of the current Covid-19 mandates. As well as a surprisingly good turn out despite the ever present pandemic anxiety, Chair John Crocker was clearly pleased to be able to deliver news of positive developments in his opening address. He began by acknowledging the extra work undertaken by committee members and staff during this trying time, particularly acting manager Ainslie Wilson. Thanks was also given to the community members who contributed to the theatre’s “think tank” emergency meeting in December, which resulted in a very welcome raft of new committee members (Elaine Robinson, Rob Dawson, Nerissa Cottle and Fiona Hawkes) and very valuable business advice which has been rapidly implemented. Operational procedures and staff roles have been overhauled, resulting in four new appointments: Fiona Mountford is the cinema’s new manager, bringing knowledge and experience to this key role gained from 19 years of association with the Village Theatre. Three theatre supervisors have also joined the team. Karen Dransfield has been involved in management training for Events cinemas in Auckland, and will also be handling social

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Golden Bay’s Recreation Park is abuzz with activities to inspire young people to move. Sessions run from 3.30-5pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at a cost of $2. Funding to run the after-school programme has been secured through Sport New Zealand. The Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa scheme funds the delivery of activities for youth, specifically targeting 12-18 year-olds, with the aim of keeping them engaged in physical activity. Rec Park community programmer Tom Lake explained that the scheme reflects a movement towards encouraging sport. “Fourteen seems to be the drop-off range – when kids become disengaged from sport or any physical activity.” Pleased with the success of the programme to date, Tom has great enthusiasm for everything on offer. This week saw the completion of the first five-week block of activities. Dodgeball was played on Tuesdays, volleyball on Wednesdays and teen boot camp on Thursdays. An all-girl Golden Bay volleyball team practised weekly, supervised by Tom and assisted by Maki. Personal trainers Lisa Cassidy and Sami Hamer shared delivery of the teen boot camp programme. Tom was amazed that the boot camp was attended predominantly by females. “I’m surprised there aren’t more males preparing for the rugby season,” said Tom. “It’s circuit training – a mix of Pilates,

weights and strength training.” Besides the more traditional sporting activities, Tom’s idea is to offer variety, and he is open to ideas or suggestions as to what people want. “We are trying to create healthy habits, not to mention all the health benefits, such as mental health and emotional regulation,” said Tom. ”Everyone in that age range is welcome. The aim is to have fun and be active, rather than hard coaching.” From March 15 the next block of activities will begin: Tuesdays – indoor football; Wednesdays – volleyball; Thursdays - indoor hockey. “We would love more students to join all of the sessions,” said Tom. Looking ahead to term two, the programme will shift to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, which will allow the winter sport clubs to meet on the other evenings. Some innovations will be offered during those winter months, such as Dance Fit Fridays. “We will have a different DJ every week. The aim is to just keep moving for the full hour and a half.” To keep informed and up to date with the Rec Park Centre, go to the website or their Facebook page. A weekly schedule is posted on both sites: www.recparkcentre.co.nz or Facebook: Rec Park Centre.

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• I have winter grazing available for dairy cows in the Blenheim graziers are experienced at wintering dairy cows APPLICATIONS closing soon! The Cobb Mitigation Fund • These GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. • Rape will be the main diet along with straw and grass area (CMF) funds environmental initiatives which benefit the Cobb will be the main diet along with straw and grass • • Rape The price will be $33/hd/wk and Takaka Valley Catchment area and wetland and riparian GOLDEN Bay Roofing, all roofing services. Ph 027 395 0037, graziers are experienced at wintering dairy cows email: goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com enhancement projects within Golden Bay. If you have an idea • These • The price will be $33/hd/wk for a significant project, take a look at the guidelines on Project clients to buy empty cows, to • I have GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, willwanting be the main dietyoung along with straw and the grassaim is • Rape Mohua’s website www.projectmohua.org.nz or contact us trade at insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg or fatten them. projectmohua@tet.org.nz to discuss further. Closes 31 March. • The• price I havewill clients to buy young empty cows, the aim is to bewanting $33/hd/wk 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com trade or fatten them. APPLICATIONS are open! Riparian margins to plant in to lock in a delivery date • We are• happy Green Grass Accounting - Chartered Accountant. I have clients wanting to buy young empty cows, the aim is to Golden Bay? Project Mōhua’s Stream Care can help by We are happy them. to lock in a delivery date • trade or fatten MYOB Partner and Xero Certified. Local accountant providing subsidised native plants to landowners. For more providing business and personal accounting services. information please take a look at Project Mohua’s website to lock inplease a delivery date • We are happy Ph Robert 029 775 6459 For further details contact Victor Kersten on For further details please contact Victor Kersten on www.projectmohua.org.nz or contact us at projectmohua@ 0274356963 or email vjkersten@gmail.com or email robert@greengrassaccounting.co.nz. I have clients wanting to buy young empty cows, the aim is to • tet.org.nz for further information. 0274356963 or email vjkersten@gmail.com trade or fatten them. For further details please contact Victor Kersten on HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 0274356963 or email vjkersten@gmail.com 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. 027 404 4740, 525 8538. • We are happy to lock in a delivery date ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. Church. Ph 0800 229 6757. No job too big, no job too small. For further details please contact Victor Kersten on LAWNMOWING, gorse cutting. Txt 021 0258 3379. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising 0274356963 or email vjkersten@gmail.com event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible. LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka and Collingwood On the th 027 690 0769. Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. The RSC Community Grant is now open to applicants. available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147.

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Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 11th April 2022 Application forms to be collected from the Country Store Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm & Sat: 9am – 12pm Ph Victoria 929 7519

ORTIZ Architectural Studio. Residential, renovations, light commercial. Ph 021 211 1339 or email design@ortizstudio. co.nz PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842. PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507. PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376. 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.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

RURAL NEW BUILD? FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEM? Wastewater Design, Onekaka-based services. AES system specialists - no ongoing costs, 20-year guarantee. Ph Kris 524 8222. SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Chris 027 444 5334 or John 027 647 4913.

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com

STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Tākaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991.

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates,

SURVEYING: topographical survey, construction and building set out, boundary location. Ph Alexis 021 0239 1364.

SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

IT'S NOT SIMPLY "COLLECTING THE RENT"

ph 027 690 0769. Zentec – technology specialists Computer/smartphone sales and repairs. Supporting all Windows and Apple products. Onsite tech support and internet solutions. Ph 525 8371 or support@zentec.co.nz

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,

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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE SINGLE MALE looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

RENTAL, short term, for elderly male and carer awaiting property purchase. From 14 March onwards. Ph 022 108 8606, email mrcrimpy11@hotmail.com

46 Onekaka Iron Works Road || Tender: Closes 31st March, 2pm

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

OPEN HOME TIMES

NEW LISTING

Saturday 12th March 173 Long Plain Road 18 Meihana Street

11.00am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Sunday 13th March 15 Onekaka Iron Works Road 46 Onekaka Iron Works Road

The Ultimate Lifestyle

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The Tastefully modernised four bedroom, two bathroom home [note tha icons directly above this statement - is it really needed? This well proportioned family home has been modernised with quality fittings and exudes character befitting an Onekaka home. The light & airy open plan living space has funky barn doors and the timber kitchen island is a great feature. Enjoying a special microclimate, the thriving orchard on this 6500sqm property boasts a variety of subtropical species such as Avocado and Cherimoya, and many more. The garage is easily accessed via the covered deck and this property provides exceptional storage, parking and workshop space. Contact Sam on 0273014209

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

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0276085606 - 0273014209

18 Meihana Street || Tender: Closes 24th March, 2pm

NEW LISTING

Renovate Or Detonate

LAST WEEK

One-Of-A-Kind In Tukurua

12.30pm - 1.00pm 1.30pm - 2.00pm

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This old girl has seen better days, and the last time was in the 1970's by the looks of the wallpaper. The question is, can she be coaxed into the 21st century and age gracefully among her neighbours? In her favour, a modernised bathroom, four bedrooms and large living room set on a freehold section of 632sqm. Against her, the rising cost of residential land, and scarcity of sections in the bay, especially in town, and with no restrictive covenants. You will need to be the judge, and what she is worth to you, will depend on your skills, your budget and a fair amount of imagination. Regardless of your plan for this property, we want you to make an offer, based on your own judgement. Have you got the skills? Is it Renovate or detonate? See you at the open home! Call Billy on 0276085606

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Options galore to explore at this one-of-a-kind property Land: 2.36ha freehold land, gardens, bush walks, sea views 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 Contact Billy for full details 027 608 5606

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

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

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Create Your Sanctuary In Onekaka

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. 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. Call Sam on 027 301 4209

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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. Behind the house there is a huge yard complete with loading bank and the four bay lock up workshop. The vital statistics of the shed are 9m x 18m floor area, and it's 4.2m high at the front. Call Billy on 027 608 5606

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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

Lawson cypress. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337.

LUXAFLEX® BLINDS, why settle for anything but the best? Blind options include duette, roller, venetian and more. Includes a five year guarantee. Call into Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Takaka or ph 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote.

AROHA Health Spa. Massage: deep tissue, relaxation and clinical; structural bodywork, myofascial release, infrared sauna, spa bath, facials, holistic health and more. Open from 9.30am onwards. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 792 Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara. Ph 525 8870.

FIREWOOD, pine, please txt 027 414 6390.

AYURVEDIC HEALTH CONSULTATION and herbal dispensary at Floraveda Apothecary. Contact Alida Roussain, Ayurvedic Practitioner, ph 027 585 2947, www.floraveda.co.nz HEARING. The next Nelson Hearing Association Hearing Aid Clinic will take place on Thursday 17 March from 1pm at GBCH. We can clean and dry your aids, provide spare parts, check for ear wax and give advice. Home visits possible. Consultations $10, but free to members. Ph M for appointment 525 7465. REDWOOD Reider, Biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Supporting the body to release pain, tensions, stress and trauma so health can reemerge. Learn more: http:// redwoodhealth.net. Ph 027 359 4522.

SENSATIONAL SUBTROPICALS!! Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider • • • • • •

Sports & Accident injuries Complex musculoskeletal conditions Clinical reviews / Second opinions Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment

Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

Healing with Grace

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Healing with Grace

Removal of ear wa Weekly Private Clinics x by micro-suction 03 525 8327 or book online: www.earhealth.co.nz

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

Registered Nurse

- PPT, 18-20hrs/week (days & hours negotiable) -

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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: only open for private group functions, all welcome! Tōtaranui hill, ph 021 187 1849, totoscafegallery@gmail.com

Te Whare Mahana – DBT Service is seeking a dynamic registered Nurse to deliver health-focused support to service-users in our residential programme.

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

This individual should demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, utilise initiative, and Mental Health experience would be an advantage. You will maintain support to our six residents and staff, participate in service planning and crisis management, assist with interagency coordination as part of a supportive & collaborative team, and involvement with infection control activities across the organisation. Please check out our webpage twm.org.nz/careers for a detailed job description and our TWM application forms.

Application close: OPEN until filled!

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Golden Bay High School

If you are an enthusiastic and positive person, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Create life-changing new directions

LICENCED builder required to construct a 32m2 permanent dwelling at Pōhara. June earliest start time. Ph Andy Clark 027 228 1503.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN, open for takeaways, 9am-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Come and see us. Order online or phone us 525 8686.

021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

Physiotherapist: Anel Baker Mondays, and Thursday mornings Phone: 021 0534 337

SECOND-HAND wooden windows or sashes and heavy duty roofing paper or equivalent. Ph Glyn 021 139 6278.

To apply or for more details: Phone 027 874 4033 or email steph@gbh.school.nz

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Collingwood Health Centre

WANTED / Hiahia

Starting 21 March 2022 or by negotiation.

Permanent full-time and/or part-time roles available

Gift Vouchers Available

Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7pm dine-in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194. CURRY LEAF. Open 7 days, 12-8pm. Chef-made food, takeaway prices. Order online thecurryleaf.co.nz or ph 525 8481.

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BTSM, RMT MNZ

CHERIMOYA CASIMIROA DRAGONFRUIT SUGAR CANE

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or CASUAL lawnmowing work available. One or two days a order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. fortnight. Pōhara to Tata beach. Hand mower, ride on and anatokisalmon.co.nz weed eating work. Ph Rose 027 206 6418. COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.

Caretaker / Groundskeeper / Cleaner

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106

be adventurous and try

OPEN EVERY DAY

BREAKFAST FROM 8AM - 10AM

DINNER + DRINKS

Consent for Police Vetting & the Covid19 Vaccination are required.

FROM 4PM

TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street

Bookings are recommended

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko CAT and dog doors. Installed for you by Golden Bay Glass. 96 Commercial Street. Ph 525 7274. FIREWOOD. Delivering now. Douglas fir, beech, gum and

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CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them each Sunday, 10am at Takaka and 5pm at Collingwood.

FRIDAY 11 MARCH BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm Sundays. Masks and sign in please.

SUNDAY 13 MARCH JUNCTION GREEN OPEN AIR RETAIL. Every Sunday, 11am-3pm. Shop, eat, spend local. Likeminded people, friendly atmosphere.

TUESDAY 15 MARCH MOTUPIPI INDOOR BOWLS AGM, Seniors Citizens’ Hall, 1pm. Roll up to follow.

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH COSTUME HIRE. Playhouse, Park Avenue, 7-8.30pm. After hours ph Diane 525 8097, evenings.

Kahurangi Christian Church

ŌNEKAKĀ PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

Sunday 10:30am Vax Pass Group: 76 Bishop Road, Parapara Contact Robin Swafford 022 604 9678

THURSDAY 17 MARCH DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

Non Vax Pass Group: Onekaka Hall Contact Rowan Miller 021 106 8461

The Mussel Inn

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

Coming Up...

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

Thu 17th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome. Phone or email to book your team table. Wed 30th ALPACA SOCIAL CLUB APRIL Sat 2nd

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

JACKIE BRISTOW

Tākaka Library

EARTHSEA GALLERY

Learn and grow together through music, movement and stories

Fine Landscape Paintings - Reproduction Giclee Prints Studio Gallery of Peter Geen

Tiny Tots Sessions

Storytime Sessions Every Wednesday from 16 March - 13 April 10.00-10.30am

Tiny Tots is a fun, free event for babies and children two years and younger.

Storytime is for children two years and older. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and active movement.

FOOD - DRINK - VINYL - TROPICAL - COOL

LIVE MUSIC...

Every Tuesday from 15 March - 12 April 10.00-10.30am

SATURDAY 12TH MARCH

MOOD INDIGO - Live from 6pm

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open most days 10am-5pm. www.earthseagallery.com

Reservations & Menu:

LIVING ARTS GALLERY and

My Vaccine Pass is required Distancing is recommended Adults must wear a mask if they are able Booking is essential as we need to keep our groups small at this time. Please book in person at the Tākaka Library or ring 03 525 0059

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

dadamanifesto.co.nz PHONE: 03 5256111

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

Golden Bay weather forecast

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

Valid from Friday 11 until Tuesday 15 March

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Friday: Northerlies, becoming strong in western coastal

areas. Scattered drizzly showers developing and becoming persistent later. Mild and humid.

Saturday: Northwesterlies easing and tending westerly.

Showers, becoming lighter and confined to western areas during the day.

Sunday: Southerlies, fresh at first near Farewell. Some

cloudy areas, otherwise fine and mild for a time.

Monday: Light winds with sea breezes during the afternoon. Fine and becoming warm inland. Tuesday: Southeasterlies developing. Fine at first, but cloud and isolated showers later. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

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

info@goldenbayproperty.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY!!

PERFECTION IN PARAPARA

OPEN HOME Saturday 3.30 - 4.00pm

2 WADSWORTH STREET, TĀKAKA

Ph: (03) 525 8800

Viewing By Appointment Only

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

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

KOTARE SANDS CAFÉ & BAR, PŌHARA

GOLDEN BAY GLASS LTD

800 ABEL TASMAN DR,

• 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

BEACHFRONT ON BISHOP 70 BISHOP RD, PARAPARA

• 3 dbl bdrms, 1 bth + sep shower • Plus an outdoor shower • Original yet tastefully refurbished • Log fire to keep you cosy • 868m2 - plenty of room for extras! Ref: GB3879 D/L: 12pm 17.03.22 (NSP) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

CLIFTON COTTAGE

96B COMMERCIAL STREET, TĀKAKA

$95,000+GST (if any) Going Concern

Golden Bay Glass is a small diverse glazing business in Takaka, situated in sunny Golden Bay. Operating from a purpose-fitted spacious workshop in Town, the business provides glazing services to the wider area of Golden Bay. Services include flat glass supply & repairs, installation of mirrors, splashbacks, showers, pet doors, auto glass repairs, boat windows, fire door repairs & machinery glass. Financial statements & further information available, just give me a call. Ref: GBC3885

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

30 RANGIHAEATA ROAD, RANGIHAEATA

630 ABEL TASMAN DR

VENDORS WERE READY FOR CHANGE AND THIS POPULAR PROPERTY ATTRACTED MUCH INTEREST! SOLD AT DEADLINE!

• 2 bdrms, set on 1122m2 • Open plan living, light & bright • Single garage & plenty of parking • Established fruit trees at rear • Private, rural views Ref: GB3880 D/L: 2pm 18.03.22 (NSP) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

Listed & Sold by Belinda

2 SUNBELT CRESCENT, TAKAKA

THE OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ 1115 COLLINGWOOD-PUPONGA MAIN RD, PĀKAWAU

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LOVELY HOME & DOUBLE SECTION SOLD! HAPPY VENDOR HAPPY PURCHASERS! GREAT TEAM EFFORT!

Iconic business & great reputation 2 bd managers house Swimming pool, tennis court All set on 5868m2 Land, buildings & business

Ref: GBC3878

Listed by James & Sold by Belinda

$1.2m+GST (if any)

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com 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

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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