The GB Weekly - 4 November 2022

Country comes to school

Collingwood Area School held its annual

rain.

the impending

The school paddock provided a parade ground for domestic pets and farmyard friends, including goats, sheep, calves, rabbits, budgies, cats, dogs and even a turtle.

A bitterly chill breeze permeated the otherwise warm, friendly atmosphere as people huddled in jackets, hats and scarves. Adults and children queued for hot drinks from the coffee cart onsite.

Ribbons were awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the different year groups: Years 1-2 (Junior); Years 3-4 (Intermediate); and Years 5-6 (Senior). An overall Champion award went to

the supreme winner of each section.

Top Dog award went to Mason Miller for his fox terrier Dozer, who sported both red and purple ribbons for 1st and Champion placings.

Parent Naomi Cox cradled her Chihuahua Scruffy in a blanket, while mother of their puppy, Sweet Pea, a “pomchi”, nursed the baby in a “cradle” made from a crate. They earned a couple of ribbons.

In the calf section, Charlotte Richards took 1st prize in the Junior category, with her cuteas calf Marshmallow. Braxton and Charlotte Hoskin won 1st and 2nd with their sheep, Lucy and Anna.

Inside the school hall, trestle tables displayed sand saucers, floral arrangements, baking (sweet and savoury), Lego constructions,

playdough models, and crafts of all kinds. The walls were adorned with photographs under headings such as “My Family” or “Farmyard Friends”.

Clearly, some children had been creatively consumed for some time, as a few names recurred across several categories. Of those, some would almost certainly have gone home weighed down with certificates and ribbons.

Making the most of their free day, children ran, played and clambered on the bouncy castle, replenishing their energy with hot sausages and baked goodies.

The weather did affect one activity though. “We were going to have a waterslide later, but…it’s a bit cold,” said one young student.

More photos on page 2

TEP engagement

The latest round of community engagement in the ongoing development of the Tasman Environment Plan (TEP) is about to begin.

The TEP, which is expected to take several years to complete, will replace Tasman District Council’s existing resource management plans, the Tasman Regional Policy Statement and the Tasman Resource Management Plan. As such, it will become TDC’s overarching policy, designed to protect and restore the environment, build community resilience, and provide for appropriate development of the district’s towns, local centres, rural areas, and coastal places.

Over the next few weeks, TDC will progress TEP development by hosting 15 in-person and two online events across the district in order to discuss the plan and facilitate community input to the draft document. Four of the in-person sessions are being held in Golden Bay (see page 2 for detailed schedule).

During the initial round of “community conversations”, conducted in late 2020, locals shared their experiences and views on the district’s environmental and development issues and opportunities.

Over a 10-week period, TDC received around 2000 feedback submissions via 21 community-based events and a dedicated website.

The feedback revealed widespread public interest in issues around freshwater, affordable housing, sustainable growth, biodiversity, and transport. Council policy planners followed up by defining and investigating issues and options, gathering relevant technical information, and working with landowners on mapping to support the plan.

In its recent media release, TDC reiterated the purpose of the TEP engagement.

“We’d like to hear your thoughts on our diverse and delicate environments; beautiful mountains, streams and coastal areas; vibrant towns and growing communities; productive rural areas; and innovative business and industrial zones.”

Although the public will be able to share their views at the scheduled events, feedback can also be submitted by phone, email, online, through the post, or by “dropping in for a chat”.

For more information, including webinar links, discussion documents on key aspects of the plan, and feedback forms, visit: shape.tasman.govt.nz/environmentplan

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Top of the class: Charlotte Richards with her prize-winning calf Marshmallow. Photo: Ronnie Short.

PLAN

TEP community engagement schedule: TDC Service Centre, Tākaka: Golden Bay Community Board meeting, Tuesday 8 November, 9.30am; Memorial Hall, Collingwood: Drop-in session, Friday 11 November, 3-5pm; Village Market, Tākaka: Saturday 12 November, 9am-1.30pm; FreshChoice, Tākaka: Foyer pop-up session, Saturday 12 November, 10am-12pm; Webinars: Wednesday 16 November, 12.30pm and Thursday 17 November, 7pm.

Country comes to school

1st prize winner and Overall Champion of the dog section was Dozer the foxy, pictured with his owner Mason Miller.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

1st and 2nd place winners, Braxton and Charlotte Hoskin with their sheep, Lucy and Anna respectively. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Isabella Closs was the winner of the Yr 1-2 category with her dog Max. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Spit project poses “unique challenges”

Top brass from a key funder of the Farewell Spit pest eradication project came away impressed following their site visit on 19 October.

Predator Free 2050’s new CEO Rob Forlong and landscape director Brett Butland spent the day on the Spit learning about Pest Free Onetahua’s (PFO) approach and aspirations as well as getting a feel of the place. “We’re really excited,” said Rob shortly after his visit. “It represents unique challenges.”

He has no doubts about the significance of the PFO project. “It’s important to protect the iconic bits of New Zealand. And from a wider strategic point of view, there’s a whole bunch of reasons why we should support it.”

PF2050 – a Crownowned, charitable company established to help deliver the Government’s ambitious goal of eradicating possums, stoats and rats by 2050 –is contributing $3m of the estimated $9m cost of the Onetahua initiative, one of 19 landscape projects being funded nationwide.

Rob explained how the finance is fed into their projects. “We have a twofor-one funding ratio. What we often do is provide initial funding and demonstrate success, then others come

on board.”

As cash flows into PF2050-funded projects, knowledge is expected grow via experiential learning. “We want to have eradication trials in a range of different types of areas across the county.”

Ongoing observations from the various projects would, he said, be used to identify the most effective equipment and processes. “We will connect learnings and best practices.”

In addition to the deployment of traps and fences, Rob acknowledged that toxins would sometimes be required to achieve complete eradication of pests, but only as a one-off. “The

advantage of predator free is that you only have to do it once.”

Rob is undaunted by the magnitude of the ambitious task facing his organisation. “Making the nation predator free is a challenge but achievable. We’ll make mistakes, but we’ll get there.”

He acknowledged those in the Bay contributing towards the ultimate goal. “The group of people here are wonderful… friendly and with great skills.”

Summing up the PFO initiative Rob said: “It’s impressive; Golden Bay should be proud of it.”

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PF2050 CEO Rob Forlong with Tasman Environmental Trust’s Sky Davies at Farewell Spit. Photo: Supplied.

LETTERS

Taxing question of methane

Methane from cows has been under notice in New Zealand as contributing to global warming since 1997. Farmers can’t claim ignorance or say they haven’t had time to adjust. I’ve heard proposals from farmers to change grazing crops or to breed cows less methane-prone, but never a will, as a group, to end the use of artificial nitrogen or cut herd numbers which would bring real effect.

This industry, accustomed to having a voice in the land, fails to recognise that industrial growth and misuse of land has brought us face to face with extinction, adding as it does to warming, fast heating and, according to Ben Rawlence (The Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth, p140-145), collapsing the world’s largest carbon deposit in the permafrost of Arctic regions.

Once this is released, oxygen-reliant life on earth will be threatened. Only immediate, concerted measures can prevent this. Recently, on RNZ, a farmer said he hates trees, our major source of breathable oxygen. More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere inhibits their oxygen producing potential.

Thanks to farmers who take seriously and act upon this very real threat.

Groundswell, a self-indulgent parade of noxious vehicles, by an industry that has been pandered to by successive governments, puts personal wealth before survival. What appalling judgement. Unsustainable economic growth is now literally toxic. Accept this tax. It is long overdue.

Calling fab adults!

Karen Brookes

We’re looking for some fab adults in our community to come and hang out with us for some of our summer activities and events that we’re lining up for our rangatahi this summer.

If volunteering a few hours each month spending time with a small group of young people at the beach, walking in the bush, over in Motueka/Nelson at the skating rink, bouldering wall or flip-out, sounds like you - please get in touch!

All volunteers will need to undergo a police check with us and hold a full driver’s license with a clean record.

Looking forward to connecting with some of you. Email tullia@gbwct.org.nz for more info.

Jess and Tullia @ the Habitat

Words and action for peace

About 30 people of differing faiths but with a burning common concern for peace met at the Catholic Church in Tākaka on Wednesday 19 October. We shared the prepared prayers and readings used internationally, provided by the Week of Prayer for World Peace Committee, as well as songs, spontaneous contributions and a time of silence. Those attending were made very aware that action needs to follow prayer and reflection.

The koha raised $230 which is being given to Médecins sans Frontières (NZ branch) for their work relieving the immediate and later results of conflict or natural disasters. Donations can be made through their website.

We have spare leaflets with the readings from the week, so if anyone would like one, please contact me on 027 525 9576 – texts are best.

Me Rongo, Kia Tau te Rangimārie, Peace.

Wanted: old police station photos

at the interval. Thanks everyone, it was a real treat, and you can be proud of yourselves.

Bingo fundraiser

Helen Kingston

On behalf of the Golden Bay Lions Club, I wish to express our sincerest gratitude to all those businesses, artists and individuals who are supporting the Golden Bay Lions bingo evenings with vouchers and prizes. With your support you have made this ongoing fundraising venture possible. Your generosity in these trying times is a reminder of the great community we serve.

Sincerest thanks, Lee Rzoska

RSA lunch a treat

Thanks, and congratulations, to all who “battled” the terrific rainfall of last Saturday to attend the RSA Luncheon.

With grateful thanks, especially to Gentleman Noel (aka Budgie) and his sensational equal Lady Carolyn.

What a feast! The food was amazing and the company soothing. And the raffles were a treat.

Nancy Ward, Loretta Horton and Sheryl Flanders worked behind the scenes – silent, powerful volunteers dealing the dishes, food, tea towels and cuppas. A massive outward recognition of thanks to you.

Genuine thanks also to Jono, our local policeman, for your presence supporting RSA in full uniform, smile attached.

Appreciation to the generous local sponsors: Graham Baigent, Clayton Ross, GB RSA, GB Hammer Hardware, Wholemeal Café, Choco Loco, ITM Tākaka, Goodness2Go, Earth Gems and GB Pharmacy.

The Returned Services Association welcomes anyone who likes food, raffles, comradeship/friendship, female or male, while supporting a very humble cause. Please phone Carolyn on 027 345 4437 for a chat.

Lest we forget the fallen, the suffering, the unfortunate conditions and circumstances of war.

For today the sun is shining in peaceful Golden Bay… Arohanui. [Abridged]

Tata safety survey

Tania Belworthy, RSA Member

Tata beach’s popularity attracts increasing numbers of visitors, swimmers, paddlers, boaties, jet-skiers and fishing folks over summer and through the year. Tata is for everyone. The tidal nature of other Bay beaches means locals and visitors come to swim, while for the same reason, for 50+ years it’s been the Bay’s designated and only deep-water location for boats and jet-skis towing water-skiers and “ski biscuits”.

But with growing visitor numbers over the years, locals are observing that water safety incidents are similarly on the rise. To help get community feedback and continue liaising with TDC to make Tata as safe as possible for all water-users, we have put together a survey asking for GB locals’ input and comments.

Thank you if you can participate, here is the link: https://s. surveyplanet.com/v6pjkbyc. Answers are anonymous – don’t fill in the optional email field.

Tata Residents Group Masks and communication

Helen Kingston

Has anyone out there got a photograph of the old police station when it was situated at 92 Commercial Street? Heritage Golden Bay are creating a plaque for that building but can’t find a photograph anywhere. Please contact me on 525 8086 if you have something. Thank you.

All singing, all dancing Jungle Book

Sally Gaffney

Congratulations are due to Ronnie Short and everyone involved in the brilliant and moving Jungle Book musical play. Acting, singing and dancing all at the same time isn’t easy, and in addition the young cast managed a short-notice move to the smaller stage at Puramahoi Hall, which resounded to much applause. Backstage work, stage and set construction, sound and lighting, costumes and face-painting – so much work is involved in a production like this. Delicious goodies appeared

In response to comments made by Dr Bruce Dooley (GBW, 21/10) I feel some clarification would be helpful around potential consequences of wearing masks around children. Communication skills in the under-5s begin developing at birth. These early years provide a critical window of development where babies and toddlers need to observe full facial movements as well as hear speech sounds. This 3D feed-back-system fires up neural pathways in the brain and any interference during this time frame could have severe repercussions not only on a child’s long-term ability to communicate effectively but on future scholastic success. Although mask wearing is largely behind us now, it is good to be mindful of this and ensure youngsters get plenty of opportunities to engage in full face-to-face interactions, during their day.

Candy James (retired speech-language therapist)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Council representatives sworn in

Rising

Last Thursday the Tasman district mayor, along with councillors and members of the Golden Bay and Motueka community boards were sworn in at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka.

Mayor Tim King, plus 13 councillors and 8 community board members, all took their oaths of office for the 2022-25 term in the presence of families, friends and staff from Tasman District Council.

Although for many representatives the swearing in was

nothing new, several councillors – Dan Shallcrass and Mike Kininmonth (Moutere-Waimea), Jo Ellis and Glen Daikee (Richmond), and Brent Maru (Motueka) – took the oath for the first time, along with Golden Bay Community Board members Robert Hewison and Henry Dixon.

The first scheduled meeting of the new council took place yesterday in the council chamber at Richmond, while the first meeting of the refreshed GB Community Board is at TDC Service Centre in Tākaka next Tuesday morning.

The inflationary pressures being felt across the publishing sector show no signs of easing off.

At the beginning of September we were hit with a substantial and unexpected increase in the cost of printing The GB Weekly, which has now risen by more than 25 per cent over the past two-and-a-half years.

This explanation for the latest hike, according to our printers, is the continuing upward trend in newsprint paper prices, plus significant increases in the cost of ink, freight and labour.

In addition, during 2022, we have seen the costs of a wide range of other services and consumables increase considerably. While, to date, we have absorbed these increases, the situation has now become difficult.

Consequently, we are reluctantly increasing our advertising rates by four per cent with effect from 1 December 2022.

We appreciate that this is unwelcome news, but hope you understand the need to offset some of the additional cost burden.

If you would like any further information, please contact us at: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s elected representatives with senior TDC personnel at last week’s swearing-in ceremony. From left, Kim Drummond (TDC group manager environmental assurance), Councillor Chris Hill, Henry Dixon (GBCB), Robert Hewison (GBCB), mayor Tim King, Grant Knowles (GBCB), Councillor Celia Butler, Abbie Langford (GBCB), Leonie Rae (TDC CEO). Photo: Supplied.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS: The Peaceable Kin-dom

WHAT WE PROVIDE

SOCIAL WORK – Working with children, young people and their families. Working one-to-one with clients through support and advocacy for positive change.

HEALTH SOCIAL WORK Making the connections between community and health services from the cradle to the grave

BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY – Ongoing or one-off assistance with a Financial Mentor.

FOOD BANK AND BEDDING STORE Available for individuals/families going through hardship.

COUNSELLING – Referrals to specialist counselling.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES For families to move forward with the support of appropriate agencies.

YOUTH SUPPORT Working one-to-one with youth. WOMEN’S PROGRAMME 9-week courses which look at power and control, self-esteem, relationships, parenting and whatever else comes up.

MONEY MATES 4-week courses to learn skills and examine choices, options and behaviours towards money.

WHANAU MEETINGS Guest speaker and community notices, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm at the Community Centre.

FAMILY CENTRED SERVICES Family violence prevention

REFERRALS TO: Public Health Nurse, Well Child, Mental Health, Community Law, Oranga Tamariki, Family Court, PHO and others. email manager@mohuasocialservices.org.nz or phone 03 525 9728 for further information

“People, Other Animals & the Earth, Healing & Thriving Together.” That’s the motto of The Peaceable Kin-dom, Golden Bay’s animal rescue/sanctuary and education centre.

The Kin-dom sees all nature – including human nature – as interwoven and interdependent. We aim to restore a cooperative, kinship relationship between humanity and the rest of nature.

A tour of Sanctuary One Care Farm in Oregon, USA, inspired coordinator Lethea Erz to create something similar here. In February 2020, The Peaceable Kin-dom became NZ registered charity #CC57500.

Staffed by volunteers and funded by donations, the Kin-dom has so far rescued 17 cats, a hedgehog and chook, and helped rehome cats, dogs, horses, and budgies.

Our focus is fourfold:

Animal rescue: We rescue domestic, feral and farm animals in need. We provide healthcare, food, shelter, socialisation and desexing. We find them loving homes; or care for them for life.

Humane education: Through outreach activities, individual assistance, and extensive print and digital resources, we promote mutually-beneficial relations between humans, animals, and environment.

Animal advocacy: With local and national animal activist groups, we work to stop cruelty to non-human animals, through education, legal action, and law change.

Promoting human and animal health and well-being: We offer resources on holistic health, diet, and lifestyle for disease prevention and healing. We connect people and animals for mutual healing, and support people through the heartbreak of pet loss.

Along with donations of money, the Kin-dom seeks foster homes for farm and domestic animals, and land for a regenerative, permaculture farm to offer on-site community activities.

Our long-term vision includes hands-on humane learning for children and adults. Our growing library, available to all, includes animal care, holistic healing, healthy diet, nutrition and food preparation, organic gardening and permaculture.

Our “Keepers of the Kin-dom” programme offers member discounts on the raw wild meat our animals eat. “Kin-dom Kids” and “Kin-dom Youth” groups are planned, offering animal and environmental care activities.

These three feral kittens were trapped in Pōhara, along with their mother and another sibling. After three months of gradually learning to trust humans, the kittens all found loving homes. They were fostered with their new families until they were old enough to be desexed, and then their adoptions were finalised. In this way, we assure that our rescued cats will not add to NZ’s overpopulation of un-owned animals.

To follow our animals and activities, our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/ThePeaceableKindom. To report an animal in need, or to volunteer, donate, or otherwise share your time, talents and treasures, phone/text 022 344 6606 or email PeaceableKindom@gmail.com.

To help celebrate and support Golden Bay’s volunteers, The GB Weekly is providing a platform for local organisations to explain what they do, and how the local community can contribute to the cause and/or get involved. Volunteer organisations are invited to submit text (maximum 350 words) plus a photo to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

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Screening Schedule - 4-19 November

Fri 4 5:00 Little Monsters (PG) 8:00 Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (R16)

FRIDAY NIGHT HORROR!!

Sat 5 4:00 Avatar (Re-Release) 3D (M) FAMILY FILM $12/$10 ENCORE

8:00 Punch (R16) FINAL

Sun 6 12:30 MetOpera: Hamlet (Brett Dean Composer) (M) $35/$30 Once Only 5:00 Lancaster (G) FINAL 8:00 Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (PG) FINAL

Tue 8 8:00 Black Adam (M)

Waikato farmer Andrew Johnstone is without doubt a fascinating man.

Not only has he been involved in many fields of endeavour during his life, from the New Zealand music scene to journalism to sculpture, but he seems possessed of a perfect memory and is able to recount it all with absorbing clarity.

And this is merely the background to the “hat” he currently wears, that of a herdsman who has bonded with his cows like few others.

Possessed of a unique mind and personality which aren’t always at peace among his fellow humans, Andrew has found comfort and inspiration with his beloved girls, particularly two grand old ladies called Maggie and Tilly.

“A friend of mine said ... ‘your cows are living in the moment,’ and they remind me to live in the moment,” he explains.

When the Cows come Home chronicles Johnstone’s life, interspersed with the various tragedies and disappointments he has experienced along the way. Unable to really fit in anywhere, even from school age, he appears to have settled upon his own philosophy early on, and it hasn’t always chimed with those around him.

Some interesting names feature in Johnstone’s past, including Grant Hislop, founder of The Rock radio station and cofounder of Radioworks, who gives a generous and honest assessment of Johnstone’s foray into the music industry. Waikato video store owner Richard Swainson fondly recounts his intersection with Johnstone, when he employed him for a while. “Turbulent” might be best used to describe this brief career development, not least because of the guerrilla art installation which the restless employee established in a nearby vacant lot. Unsurprisingly, the usual protocol of gaining permission from the owner first hadn’t been followed, with unfortunate consequences.

Another setback involves Johnstone becoming an early victim of what is now known as “cancelling”, when his misguided and unsubbed magazine film review raises the ire of its readership.

His eventual retreat from society seems inevitable, although no-one could accuse this reluctant polymath of not giving everything he tried his best shot.

The peace of mind that his time with the herd now brings Johnstone is very apparent, especially his bond with Maggie and Tilly. In observing and caring for them he seems to see validation of his own long-established approach to life, which seemingly works better in the paddock than in the city.

In the final analysis, this documentary would have made an outstanding Country Calendar episode, but whether it justifies its 104-minute running time will be a matter of personal opinion. If you are keyed to the rhythms and rich experience of rural New Zealand there’s little doubt that you’ll find much to chew on here.

At the Village Theatre this weekend

The spirit of Halloween lingers with tonight’s Friday Horrors screening: Jeepers Creepers Reborn, the rebooting of a “folk horror” film franchise that began back in 2001.

Saturday features an opportunity to revisit the original Avatar in preparation for the long awaited sequel, Way of the Water next month, while Tim Roth stars in Kiwi boxing drama Punch tomorrow night.

Sunday evening brings another opportunity to see Mrs Harris goes to Paris, which packed out the Village Theatre last weekend. An absolutely delightful film, it follows 1950s war widow Ada’s unlikely dream to own a Christian Dior haute couture gown. Frequent Mike Leigh film actress Lesley Manville is pitch perfect as Ada, as is Portuguese newcomer Alba Baptista in the role of Dior model Natasha. This film is a rare gem well worth catching, or even seeing again.

Wed 9 5:30 Black Adam (M)

Thu 10 1:00 Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (M) 8:00 When the Cows Come Home (G)

Fri 11 4:00 Spiderman: No Way Home (extended version) (M) ENCORE

HAPPENING

Fri 11 8:00 Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (M) ENCORE

Sat 12 2:00 Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (M)

5:00 Thor: Love and Thunder (M) ENCORE

8.00 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 3D

Sun 13 4:00 NT Live: Straight Line Crazy $26/$21 (M)

8:00 Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (M)

Tue 15 8:00 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 2D

Wed 16 5:30 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 3D

Thu 17 1:00 When the Cows Come Home (G)

8:00 Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (M) FINAL

Fri 18 4:00 Black Adam (M) FINAL

8:00 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 3D

Sat 19 2:00 The Nutcracker & the Magic Flute (PG) FAMILY FILM $12/$10

After the death of King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), his surviving family and countrymen fight to protect Wakanda from external foes - and encounter the underwater ruler Namor.

BAFTA-winner Daniel Auteuil (La Belle Époque) and Gilles Lellouche star in this French historical drama about a Faustian pact between a Jewish jeweller and his assistant in 1940s Occupied Paris.

Murder-mystery set in 1953 Paris, where the body of an elegantly dressed young woman is discovered at Place Ventimille. There is nothing to identify her and no witnesses. Stars Gérard Depardieu.

Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra) leads the cast in David Hare’s (Skylight) blazing account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever.

AMSTERDAM (M) (Drama) 2hr15m

This period crime caper set in the 1930s follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. Stars Robert De Niro.

Movie Descriptions

A man rescues a mermaid in Paris and slowly falls for her in this French fantasy romance. Lula, a pretty mermaid, has only her singing to defend herself from men, making their hearts race until they explode.

Animated Adventure Comedy

Marie and her toy nutcracker travel to the magical Land of Flowers to save the world from the rat people in this Russian animated family film.

The true journey of four-time Olympian and two-time gold medallist, Dame Valerie Adams - one of NZ’s most successful and celebrated athletes - as she embarks on her fifth and final Olympic campaign.

EMILY (M) (True story/biography/drama) 2hr10m

Emma Mackey is Emily Brontë, one of the world’s most famous writers who died too soon at the age of 30, in this biographical drama charting her journey of rebellion and womanhood.

Review: When the Cows come Home

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY (M) 2hr30m

MAIGRET (M) (subtitles) (French Thriller) 1hr30m

THE NUTCRACKER & THE MAGIC FLUTE (PG) (Kids) 1hr30m

A MERMAID IN PARIS (M) (subtitles) (French) 1hr40m

DAME VALERIE ADAMS: MORE THAN GOLD (M) 1hr30m

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 2D & 3D 2hr40m

BLACK ADAM (M) (Action/Adventure/Fantasy) 2hrs

Johnson is the titular Shazam! anti-hero in this DC Extended Universe spin-off film helmed by Jaume Collet-Serra (The Shallows), directing from a script by Adam Sztykiel (Rampage).

Drama/War

Circular seascape tops popular poll

An artist’s “spur of the moment” decision to enter Bay Art proved to be a prizewinning move.

Nikki Winter’s mixed media work Tapestry of Light picked up this year’s People’s Choice award after topping the popular poll.

Noting the “high calibre” of this year’s entries, Golden Bay Arts Council worker Claire French said the winning margin was small. “It was a very close competition this year between a great variety of pieces.”

Speaking to The GB Weekly a couple of days after the announcement, Nikki says she was “surprised” and “pretty chuffed”. But it was probably not an unfamiliar feeling; the Pōhara-based artist has won the same award on three previous occasions.

Nikki’s latest winning work epitomises her current style –atmospheric sea and skyscapes created from a mixed palette of dyes, pastels and paints, plus copper and gold leaf, all of which is then coated in highgloss resin and mounted in a circular copper frame.

The tondo’s title reflects the “combination of different textures and exploring how I get the light through the painting,” explains Nikki, adding that her inspiration comes from the Bay’s many vistas “I’m always observing the reflections of the light –even when I’m walking the dog on Pōhara beach.”

As for her trademark “porthole” format, which Nikki adopted in the wake of an

artists’ residency at Farewell Spit and a difficult personal period, she says, “It felt right; it draws people into the painting.”

Despite winning multiple awards and enjoying commercial success, Nikki still admits to moments of uncertainty. “Artists are totally

immersed with their art but when it comes to hanging it are so full of self-doubt.”

Having overcome such misgivings long enough to enter her work into this year’s exhibition, Nikki now has another accolade to add to her Bay Art haul.

Grant application deadline looms

JO RICHARDS

The application deadline for Creative Communities grants is fast approaching.

Individuals and organisations seeking funding for their projects need to apply by next Thursday.

The scheme, designed to increase participation in community arts initiatives, awards grants of up to $2000 for a wide range of activities, including running workshops, organising exhibitions and creating murals. It is fully funded by Creative New Zealand but administered locally by Tasman District Council.

Successful applicants will need to explain the nature of their project, the people involved, and how it will meet one or more of the funding criteria: creating opportunities for broad community involvement; supporting the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities; and encouraging young people

Creative Communities grants can be used to fund a wide range of activities, such as youth arts workshops. File photo.

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Artist Nikki Winter with her award-winning work Tapestry of Light Photo: Supplied.

Bay Art’s heavy metal winner

When Brian Cooper heard his name called out as Supreme Winner of this year’s Bay Art, he was rapt. He has won People’s Choice three times, but this came as an unexpected surprise.

The judges described his Zombie Hunter submission as “….evoking a sustained, committed, creative endeavour by the artist...integration of form and function par excellence – funny, sinister and topical”.

Brian explained where it all began: “I have 10 grandchildren, eight of whom are boys who always want to make weapons in my woodwork shop. So I told them that the only weapons they could make were ones with which they could combat zombies.”

From there he suggested making a zombie truck and a movie, which inspired the grandchildren. They decided they would be the zombie hunters and ride in the truck and made zombie-themed weapons, uniforms and helmets with spikes.

“It started about 12 months ago,” said Brian. “The kids expected the truck to be built in two weeks’ time and we’d be on. That didn’t happen, but slowly, slowly, it started to take shape.”

Combining parts of about 10 different vehicles, Brian says

he “stitched it together”.

Its main running gear is the 2.8 four-wheel drive 1996 Toyota Hilux. The cab is from a 1949 Bedford K model and there are 1952 Chevrolet parts, “all sorts of different bits people have given me and I had lying around.”

“I’ve got a picture that we drew, a year ago, of the Zombie truck – it doesn’t quite look like it but it’s got a lot of parts of it…so they were involved.

“Of course, if I didn’t have grandkids it’d be hard to play zombies on my own.”

When he started, Brian didn’t actually know how to weld. A friend loaned him a welder and some scraps of steel and he went to it. That friend thought he was crazy when Brian told him he intended building a truck. It was his first metal project.

“And I’m pretty passionate about it now,” he said. “I’m already thinking about next year’s Bay Art...I’ve got a plan.

Keep an eye out for the Zombie truck – Brian is thinking he might take it to the next A&P show, but otherwise it will undergo different “disguises”.

RONNIE SHORT

Supreme Award Winner of this year’s Bay Art – Brian Cooper, with his winning entry, the Zombie Hunter truck. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Rain fails to dampen plant fair

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Torrential rain was no deterrent to the hordes that descended on Motupipi Primary School’s Mega Plant Sale last Saturday. Despite a 10am start time, a raincoated queue started to form at 9am to support the school and secure the finest plants.

Customers collecting boxfuls of plants were spoilt for choice with donations made by local businesses and nurseries. School principal Rachel Evans told The GB Weekly: “The whole community grows plants to support our fundraiser – this is a community-driven event. In the week we have had trailers turn up dropping off plant after plant, which [the children] then sort and price”.

In total the event raised over $5,500. “This is a major fundraising event on our calendar and a massive school and community effort,” said Rachel of the sale. “The proceeds raise money in particular to subsidise school activities for students – such as school camps.”

Running for the third year, and organised by a hard-working school fundraising group, the midnight oil was burnt by parents and students to set up what looked to be thousands of plants and trees, not to mention a café complete with coffee machine and baking. It was also a huge student effort with all school students involved in the event. Students Sara Monteiro (8) and Poppy Fleming (7) “helped with the setup by sorting and pricing plants, plus making ‘Panda scarfs’” via a hand loom for the discerning Panda.

Pōhara locals Trevor and Lorraine Polglase were present to support the school which their two grandchildren attend. “We think this is just fantastic,” said Lorraine, “what an incredible collective effort to help the school.”

“Thank you for coming out in the rain to support us, we have been overwhelmed by the support,” said Rachel. The fundraising committee were still about on Sunday making final

Plant sale customers raring to go at Motupipi School last Saturday. Photo: Rosa Volz.

Ra Fernbloom (8), Sam Lamason (7) and Tomer (9) ready to make some sales. Photo: Rosa Volz. sales and cleaning up. There are still a few plants left over, which can be purchased from the school for a gold coin donation. “A big thank you to our community, our fundraising committee and our corporate sponsors; Deans Nursery, Earth Gems, Hammer Hardware, Mohua Nursery, OK Grow, RSC, Seaflowers, Simply Seedlings, Waimea Nursery.”

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Second Hand Sunday

Sunday 13 November, 9.00 am 2.00 pm.

Second Hand Sunday is a fun way for Nelson and Tasman residents to declutter and re-home unwanted household goods for free. If you have items you want to give away, simply register online before 10.00 am Friday 11 November to be included on the list of participating addresses.

Love our region and our lifestyle?

The Tasman region is a special place to live. Why it’s special and what we need to do to keep it that way in the future is different for each of us.

As we plan for our future, now is the time for you to share what’s important to you.

We’d like to hear your thoughts on our diverse and delicate environments; beautiful mountains, streams and coastal areas; vibrant towns and growing communities; productive rural areas; and innovative business and industrial zones.

Our next round of community engagement is about to begin as we prepare to draft Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – Tasman Environment Plan (TEP).

Between now and 12 December, there are many ways you can discuss the TEP and provide your input. Share your feedback in a way that best suits you. This could be through one of our local community events, webinars, over the phone, online, email, by post or by dropping in for a chat.

Community in person events include:

• Tākaka – Golden Bay Community Board meeting, Tuesday 8 November, 9.30 am.

• Collingwood – Drop-in session, Memorial Hall (outside covered area), Friday 11 November, 3.00 pm 5.00 pm.

Tākaka – Tākaka Market, Saturday 12 November, 9.00 am 1.30 pm. Supermarket foyer pop-up 10.00 am 12.00 pm.

Webinars are also scheduled for:

• Wednesday 16 November, 12.30 pm.

• Thursday 17 November, 7.00 pm.

To get more information on the above events including webinar links, and to find discussion documents on key aspects of the plan as well as feedback forms, please visit our website, shape.tasman.govt.nz/environmentplan.

Last call for arts funding applications!

Our Creative Communities Scheme has funding available for groups and individuals to run arts projects in Tasman, but get in quick as applications close on Thursday 10 November.

Creative Communities provides funding to support community involvement in the arts – whether it’s music, theatre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculptures, art in public spaces, kapa haka, singing, art workshops or something else.

For more information and to complete an application form visit tasman.govt.nz/creative-communities.

Print off a poster to put on your mailbox and put your items on your driveway at 9.00 am on the day. A list and map of participating addresses will be available to download from 12.00 pm Friday 11 November.

Check out the map to plan your fossicking route and pick up some free second-hand items!

For more information and to sign up, go to tasman.govt.nz/shs.

A record number of pictures promote peace

Record entry numbers have led to nine works by budding Tasman artists being sent to Japan for this year’s Mayors for Peace art competition.

Mayor Tim King selected the top entries from a record 77 works submitted by students across the region.

The Mayors for Peace initiative was set up in 1982 by the then-Mayor of Hiroshima and membership has since grown to 8,047 cities in 165 countries, including the Tasman District.

As a member of the global group, Tasman Mayor Tim King invited all schools in the region to help promote peace by entering the global art competition which aims to provide opportunities for young people to think about the importance of peace and to foster their peace-seeking spirit.

The nine young Tasman artists drew their motivation and inspiration for promoting peace from a variety of sources, from enjoying the great outdoors to bringing people together in a world without war and conflict, through to promoting acceptance of all people.

Summer’s nearly here – so it’s time to sort your winter firewood!

It’s time to think about buying your firewood for next winter and this year we can help cover some of the cost with our ‘Good Wood’ discount promotion.

We have joined Nelson City Council and will provide a $25 discount off the price of firewood per household.

The promotion runs until Friday 23 December 2022, or until fully distributed, whichever comes first.

The smallest load of wood size is three cubic metres to qualify for a discount.

Our chosen Good Wood suppliers are committed to supplying dry, seasoned firewood, suitable for immediate use, so that’s wood that has a moisture content of less than 25% dry weight. This wood can be stored away immediately.

Or you can go green. Green, unseasoned firewood is delivered sufficiently far in advance of winter so that when properly stored by the user, it will be seasoned for use the following winter. You will need to allow this wood to dry before storing it away.

When discussing your firewood requirements with your Good Wood supplier, make it clear whether you are happy to receive green wood to dry over summer, or if you are planning to store it away immediately that you need dry wood.

Head to tasman.govt.nz/good-wood for full details about how you can save $25 with our Good Wood promotion. And remember, just like your car, your wood burner needs regular servicing too!

The nine finalists are Lucy Gauntlett, Aria Robertson, Gracie Quinney, Eliza Rynvos, Eva Hazel Carter, Griffin Barak, Nia Golsner, Rhys Barak and Blaire Brown, all of whom were presented with certificates and vouchers at a ceremony earlier this month.

International competition results will be announced early next year in Japan with the winning artwork being printed on stationery which Mayors for Peace will use to promote awareness of the importance of peace education.

COUNCIL HUI

Meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link. Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held at Council Chambers, 189 Queen Street, Richmond.

Golden Bay Community Board

Tuesday 8 November, 9.30 am, Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Tākaka Motueka Community Board

Tuesday 15 November, 4.00 pm, Motueka Library, 32 Wallace Street, Motueka Community Grants Subcommittee

Wednesday 16 November, 9.30 am. No public forum Enterprise Committee

Wednesday 16 November, 12.30 pm. No public forum Regulatory Committee Thursday 17 November, 9.30 am

RSA members reconnect over lunch

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Local war veterans and other RSA members met for luncheon at the East Tākaka Hall on a recent blizzardy Saturday.

Initiated by Golden Bay RSA Support welfare officer Carolyn Baigent, wife of local RSA president Noel Baigent, the event intended to reconnect those otherwise isolated since the start of Covid.

“The motto of RSA is ‘People Helping People’ explained Carolyn. “The most important thing we do is support our veterans, their families and spouses. Part of that is to provide for people and bring them together.”

Almost 50 RSA members from both Tākaka and Collingwood branches attended, and some came from Motueka and Nelson, including two life members. Also there were Top of the South district president John Forrest and past district president Derek Nees.

The $5 subsidised luncheon was a feast: nibbles and punch were followed by soup and garlic bread, then a meal of salads, cold meats, new potatoes, whitebait fritters and quiches, and finally scones with jam and cream, cakes and tea.

“It was quite a feat,” admitted Carolyn, with Noel adding, “We were a bit puffed.”

Several raffles ran, with around 15 draws sponsored by various businesses and members.

Entertainment was to have been provided by Paul Sangster until his unscheduled hospital visit left no replacement at short notice. Noel stepped up and told his personal experience from 2004 of bringing home from France to New Zealand the remains of the Unknown Warrior. He relayed the story of his great-uncle, who had been interred in an unmarked grave in the Somme. Noel was part

of the team that brought the remains of one such soldier home to be laid to rest in the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the National War Memorial in Wellington.

“I had never publicly spoken about that before,” explained Noel. “Now that I’ve done it once I might even do it again, perhaps at an ANZAC service. But I think the key thing, the focus of the event on Saturday, was about the luncheon, and getting our veterans together and caring for them and our other members.”

Right: Tākaka RSA president Noel Baigent with a document about his great-uncle, buried in an unmarked grave in France, and his own experience bringing home to New Zealand the Unknown Warrior, to be laid to rest at the War Memorial Museum in Wellington. Photo: Murray Hedwig.

RSA members enjoying the luncheon at the East Tākaka Hall. Photo: Supplied.

School rebuild sticks to timetable

Contractors are busy at Collingwood Area School, with work progressing on target on both the classroom and the administration block sites.

Foundations are well underway, but there is not much to see above ground yet. Most of the reinforced steel is now in the ground and concrete is being poured.

Traffic for the building site enters behind the hall and Playcentre, but a new access road for drainage and other services has been established on the front field. Within the next month framing will arrive and start to go up. The laminated veneer lumber beams for the teaching block are already on site, stored in the newly completed pole shed. CAS principal Hugh

Grant Haua’s Awa Blues tour

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Grant Haua, who for a long time was half of blues-roots stompers Swamp Thing (with drummer Michael Barker), is due to perform his deep timbre soul blues vocals/acoustic guitars and foot percussion (Cajon/snare) in Golden Bay. The performance relates heavily to his Māori culture which is at the heart of his songs.

Grant says he wants audiences to feel like they’re guests in his home and, like the songs, his home is pretty simple but it’s warm and friendly.

Writing in Elsewhere magazine, Graham Reid described Grant as: “A seasoned artist who touches all kinds of points in the blues and folk from Taj Mahal and JJ Cale to dialled down Stevie Ray and even an adventurous touch of acoustic James Blood Ulmer. Seems like this is Grant Haua’s time.”

Grant Haua is performing on Saturday 19 November, 8pm at the Mussel Inn. $15 door sales. http://granthauamusic. com/

JOYCE WYLLIE

Aerial view of Collingwood Area School. From left to right at rear is the current tech block, new pole shed, hall, Playcentre and new teaching block under construction. Foreground: new admin block under construction where the hard courts used to be, current admin block, classrooms, library, art room. Photo: Supplied.

Gully reports: “Regular meetings with the Ministry of Education, contractor GibbonsNaylor, architects WSP and project managers Noble are ensuring the project is running very smoothly, and communication between

parties is excellent.”

Regular aerial photos are recording the ongoing progress and show the existing school buildings and footprint of the new school.

The new administration block where the hard courts used to be. Photo: Supplied.

Bay’s early learning options expand

RONNIE SHORT

Golden Bay parents of preschoolers have another option for quality childcare in Tākaka’s CBD.

Early childhood educator Sally-Anne Davis and experienced child carer Christina Topliss have created a homely space within the God Unlimited complex.

Non-religious, with a focus on child-centred learning through play, TOTally Tots is open from 8.00am-4.00pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They cater for babies from three months old to five years.

Sally-Anne also works as a relief teacher for Golden Kids. She worked at Kakariki Kids prior to its closure in 2020. Since then she and Christina have been caring for children privately. Needing a bigger space, Sally-Anne approached the church, which was enthusiastic and open to the idea.

Generously, the church bought outdoor play equipment, for which Sollys provided bark chip and ITM donated timber. The church plans to replace the outdoor fencing and upgrade protective mesh around the deck to meet with Ministry of Education requirements. They have also provided a new roof over the deck area.

Christina and Sally-Anne are very grateful for the support they’ve received so far, including donations of toys and equipment from Trash Palace and parents. Both women have dipped into their own pockets to purchase play equipment and portacots.

Although TOTally Tots doesn’t qualify for Ministry of Education funding yet, an

application has been lodged so it can lower its fees for the over-twos.

“There’s quite a lot of hoops to jump through to become licensed. But even if we can’t become licensed, we’re still trying to meet all of the criteria,” said Christina.

Upon opening, Sally-Anne and Christina cared for a mixed age range, with a ratio of one teacher to four children. Recently, however, most of their three-year-olds moved on to another centre, where the parents can receive

a subsidy.

Because the ratio changes to 1:2 for the under-twos and TOTally Tots has a full quota in that age group, Sarah Lawrence is on call as an extra carer when needed.

“TOTally Tots provides childcare when other centres are closed, and we also take drop-ins, if given prior notice,” says Sally-Anne.

Phone Sally-Anne 022 120 1411 or Christina 027 431 1680.

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TOTally Tots carers, Christina Topliss, left, and Sally-Anne Davis in the child care space they have recently set up. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RESULTS / Hua tākaro

GOLF 25 October. 2nd Daisy - Par: R Reynish +6. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Solly. 26 October. Stableford: C Reynish 38, S Kerr 37, G Allen 35. Closest to pin: 3/12& 4/13 W Dobbie, 8/17 M Emms, 9/18 G Allen. Twos: C Hadler, M Emms.

BRIDGE 26 October. Championship Pairs Session 7: P Nelson/L Godden 56.25%; S Van Wijngaarden/J Edmondson 55.21%; B & P Wilson 53.13% ;D Perreau/C Mead 53.13%. H/cap: D Perreau/C Mead 55.13%; P Nelson/L Godden 54.50%; B & P Wilson 53.13%.

AGM NOTICES

COLLINGWOOD Health Centre Trust AGM, Tuesday 8 November, 7pm at the Collingwood Fire Station. All welcome. ONETAHUA Waka Ama Trust AGM, 16 November, 12.30pm at the Tākaka Library meeting room.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

CLASSIFIEDS

welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666.

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

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

PATTISONS SWIMMING LESSONS, 3 and 4 December. Excellent swimming tuition for five- to 12-year-olds at the heated Rockville Pool. Four lessons for $47. Ph Jordy 03 548 0932.

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm.

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

THE Golden Bay Community Board Inaugural meeting will commence at 9.30am on Tuesday 8 November at the Golden Bay Service Centre. Agenda, reports and Zoom link are available to view through the Meetings Calendar on www. tasman.govt.nz

DIRECTOR of the Suter Art Gallery, Julie Catchpole, on “Building a collection for a regional public art gallery” – illustrated stories, past and present. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 11 November, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-U3A members, a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

ANDROID Interest Group (SeniorNet): A general help session for Android users with a focus on moving photos from your phone for using elsewhere. St John Rooms at the Rec Centre, Tuesday 8 November, 1-3pm.

WINNER of the GB Patchwork and Quilters raflle from Labour Weekend is Sam Pfeffer.

TRASH Palace, thank you for your generous donation to Rec Park Centre. Every dollar goes back into community recreation.

BREAST cancer fundraiser raffle results: Snow, plant; Pip Baker, toy lamb; Mohua Community Services, wheat bag. Thank you all for your amazing contributions.

AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All

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PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Golden Bay Weaner Calf and Store Cattle Sale

Thursday 24 November 2022 Duncan McKenzie’s saleyards – Takaka Commencing at 1.00pm

Entries are now being accepted for our annual sale.

All enquiries: Craig Taylor 0274 357 437

PGG Wrightson Auctioneers, Takaka/Nelson

Golden Bay A&P Show

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Heads Up - is brought to you by The Brain Injury Association Nelson and The Neurological Foundation. It brings you up to date information about brain injury and neurological conditions. Hear from leading professionals working in research, prevention, treatment and management of symptoms. Also listen out for up and coming events and details on support groups. Kindly supported by The Nelson Clinic and airs Thursday mornings at 9:06 after the BBC News, with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Healthy Options

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet. Healthy Options airs Saturday mornings at 11:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

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ALLEVIATE muscle pain, tension, decreased mobility, stress. Remedial and relaxation massage. 28 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

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

CAROLYN Simon: Craniosacral therapy, naturopathic consults, personalised herbals and flower essences.Txt 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544.

LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, dispensary, iridology analysis, reiki master, reflexology. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, 027 451 9797.

LOLLY Dadley-Moore. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, professional supervision. Ph 027 338 9504, inbodyhealth.co.nz

Massage (Relaxation

FIRST 1 HOUR TREATMENT - $40 FOR GB

Emma Sutherland Massage Therapist/Reiki Practitioner & Trainer P 027 487

emma@ameliorate.nz www.ameliorate.nz

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

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

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

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

T.H.R.I.V.E

Healing with Grace

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

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz

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CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CITRUS pruning, garden/property design, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz

FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www. goldenbayflowers.co.nz. Teresa Brough Designer Florist. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432.

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

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

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

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

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

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.

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

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

STORAGE /container hire. Your place (anywhere) or mine (Tākaka). Ph Cheryl at Orange Mechanical Ltd 525 9991. TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

TILER. WAYNE ROBINSON TILING. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620.

WATERWORK.NZ: Design for on-site wastewater and storm water management. Building consents, resource consents and renewal, assessments for subdivision, existing system inspection. Specialist designs for minimal impact sustainable systems such as AES and constructed wetlands. info@ waterwork.nz, ph 524 8222.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

Red hot and ready to sell, this unique home tucked away in its own private utopia, enjoys glowing sunsets across Golden Bay The beautiful landscape enveloping it affords total seclusion Making the most of those panoramic views, open plan living, dining, kitchen and viewing deck are all on the top floor Being north facing, this house catches the sun efficiently, reducing the need for the wood

There is also an air conditioner down by the two bedrooms, for your comfort on long hot nights Contact

Privacy, space, and views for miles could all be yours Offered to the market for the very first time, Blyth Farm Homestead, is your chance to secure not just a home, but a wonderful new lifestyle This Freehold Title is over half a hectare giving scope for living "The Good Life" with plenty of space for a pet lamb or to free range some chickens and pigs! Here, walking distance from town, and surrounded by farmland, you really can enjoy a rural lifestyle without missing any of the conveniences our colourful Township offers At the foot of the crunchy gravel driveway is the local cycleway that passes all the schools on the way into Takaka Contact Billy for full information

Price Reduced to $685,000

This newly completed town house is the pinnacle of convenience and flexibility Sitting on a compact Freehold title in the heart of Takaka, you can enjoy easy walking access to all our local amenities Ready for you to walk in and make yourself at home, the 164sqm floorplan maximises space in every room and delivers on storage The well appointed kitchen and north facing open plan living has air conditioning for year round comfort The master bedroom has a walk through wardrobe and ensuite bathroom A generous sized main bathroom is separate from the toilet and there's a good sized laundry on the way to the single lock up garage

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15 Arapeta Place, Takaka 45 Rototai Road, Takaka 20a Motupipi Street, Takaka 21 Falconer Road, Pohara

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76 Parapara Beach Road, Collingwood

|| Asking Price $1,100,000

Located at the Kings Reserve end of Parapara Beach, this quintessential kiwi bach takes pole position with drive on access to the shore being right outside the boundary Astute Boaties will already have noticed that there are two lock up double garages ready and waiting to store your gear, and the fishing here is some of the best in the Top of the South Island Loved by holiday makers for over a decade "Sunrise", as this darling property is known, could be the start of your own love affair with Golden Bay holidays Contact Billy for full information or an appointment to view

Drive, Collingwood || Asking Price $305,000

This partially developed residential section is located towards the end of a quiet cul de sac and offers the perfect summertime retreat and/or a beautiful spot on which to build your forever home My clients have established a driveway, two level 15m x15m sites, and permanent power The caravan shelter and covered deck are part of the sale, and with only two years to run on the Building Covenants, services have been laid to both levelled area, ready for future development

We have all the details, you just need to get in touch

Reduced to $795,000

Overlooking farmland and equidistant between the beach and shops this 10 yr old family home has a carefully considered 194 sqm floor plan showcasing separation and space for the whole family to enjoy their own private moments The master suite features a walk in robe & bathroom The adjacent bedroom is currently formal dining the remaining two bedrooms and study are located beyond the open plan living space which has a stylish kitchen to be envied Positioned for maximum sun this is an exceptional homebase for families of all ages and stages and anyone who values lifestyle and location Motivated vendor, must

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WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER

COSTUME HIRE, The Playhouse, Park Ave. Now by appointment only, to book ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings please).

Ō NEKAK Ā PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING will be held at 2pm.

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

FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER

WREATH LAYING CEREMONY at the Memorial Park in Commercial St, 11am sharp.

LATER EVENTS

MOTUPIPI HALL LUNCHEON , pea, pie, spud and dessert, $17pp, Saturday 12 November, 12pm.

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 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

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

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

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Open Sundays, weather permitting, 10.30am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934. Tōtaranui hill.

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

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA Gallery: 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd), Clifton, Tākaka. Ph 525 7007. Open most days, 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www.earthseagallery.com

/ Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER

DHARMA TALK WITH TIBETAN MONK Geshe Jampa Tharchin, “The Wheel of Life”. 3pm to 4.30pm at the Sandcastle, Haile Lane, Pōhara. By donation. All warmly welcome. www. chandrakirti.co.nz

GB WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE (as bare as you dare). Previously postponed from March. Meet at 1pm at Tarakohe. 2pm start. Cycle to Kiwi Spirit Distillery. Contact Bryan ph 021 843 906.

MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER

LIONS BINGO NIGHT. First Monday of each month. Next night, 7 November, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Doors open 6.30pm. Games begin at 7pm.

TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER

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

SPRING

Golden Bay RSA

Invites members and the public to a commemorative wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial Park in Commercial Street

N Baigent, President Golden Bay RSA

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 5th LOOKING FOR ALSAKA. One part folk, two parts country, two parts soul. 8pm $15 tickets online.

Thu 10th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome.

Sat 12th CIDERFEST – NELSON. We’ll be there. You should be too!

Thu 17th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE – with The Haewai Collective. 7.30pm, $5 koha. All welcome.

Sat 19th GRANT HAUA - AWA BLUES. Deep timbre soul blues vocals/acoustic guitars and foot percussion. 8pm, $15 door.

Wed 23rd FIONA PEARS TRIO. 8pm, $25 tickets online.

Thu 24th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome.

Sat 26th ARTHUR AHBEZ. 8pm, $15 tickets online.

Wed 30th RENNIE PEARSON.

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship Gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly – 6 and 20 November; Traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 13 and 27 November.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm Sundays.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship at 10am. Rev Neville Jackson.

Christian Church

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by a log fire & a heat pump for convenience. With such a generous section of 1644sqm, there is room to expand if you wish, perhaps enlarge the living area or add a bedroom? At the front of the section, the sleepout is used by the current owner as an art studio. The location is super convenient, being within walking distance of, well, just about everything!! Call me for a time to view this golden opportunity in Dodson Road or pop into my Open Home. Ref: GB3914 James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com