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Bay celebrates its sports stars

MC Neil Wilson hosts the NBS 2022 Golden Bay Sports Awards ceremony. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

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fundraising flowing with a three-part auction Rowe ended the event by thanking everyone Golden Bay’s sporting stars received due during the evening. The wide range of items for the dedication and commitment that recognition for their achievements at the NBS on offer, and generous bidders, meant Tākaka made the evening such a huge success.

2022 Golden Bay Sports Awards ceremony, Primary School benefited well from the night. Money raised will go to repainting the school held at Tākaka’s Rec Park Centre last Saturday Pre-dinner guest speaker Allan Jefferson pool and starting the fundraiser to reseal evening. spoke about his solo cycle ride in the Race the sports courts, which will give “tamariki When NBS Tākaka branch manager Dean Across America. opportunities for sport”. She thanked the Lund eventually presented the Supreme When everyone had finished the sit-down judges for their collaboration, and making the Award to cyclist Hans Bauer, he congratulated meal, the anticipated award presentation took hard decisions, and closed with a quote from all nominees. place. Winners were gifted a bouquet of flax the guest speaker: “The best crew will get you “You all deserve your place here. You are flowers, a carved stone and a trophy, as well as to the finish line”. all stars.”

Hans Bauer: Supreme Award winner the honour of being “recognised, upheld and That summed up a sparkling event that congratulated ”.

As Hans Bauer stood on the Rec Centre celebrates Golden Bay sport and its many After the Supreme Award was presented, podium to receive the Masters trophy and participants and supporters. Although Hans Neil mentioned two community icons Golden Supreme Sports award for his cycling success, pedalled across the line for the Supreme Bay has recently lost: Mark Hope and Barry a family connection was visible.

Award, there were many other highlights Cashman were both remembered for their On the back wall of the stadium are three during the evening. large photos of local sportspeople who have contributions over many years.

Dedicated MC Neil Wilson kept the show The final auction item raised funds to achieved on the world stage. One is of Hans flowing from start to its finish four hours later. support the family of a young local sportsman and Carolyn’s son, Jack Bauer, for his cycling He commended the “audacious organisers” facing serious health challenges. After spirited success as a Commonwealth medallist and for creating a “brilliant piece of community- bidding, Craig Taylor dropped the hammer at competitor in multiple Tour De France events. building” for people to come together, sit at $1,600 and commented that “generosity is a Both father and son are fit, dedicated and the table, eat and talk. enjoying competitive road-racing careers. fair testament∙to Golden BayWORKMANSHIP character”.

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The refreshed Golden Bay Community Board held its first meeting of the triennial at the council service centre in Tākaka on Tuesday.

By the time the meeting ended after almost four hours of presentations, discussions and start-of-term procedural matters, board members were probably in need of some further refreshment.

Tasman District Council group manager environmental assurance Kim Drummond temporarily chaired the meeting, until the board had chosen its new chair and deputy chair – Abbie Langford and Grant Knowles respectively.

In the meantime, in the rather full conference room, Kim welcomed new communit y board representatives Robert Hewison and Henry Dixon to their inaugural meeting, along with around a dozen members of the public plus several TDC staff.

Public forum Paul Sangster ’s contribution was delivered in hybrid Zoom/in-person format; Paul Sangster appeared from his hospital bed while Chris Bennett spoke in the flesh. Paul’s issue was related to stormwater flooding in Reilly Street Tākaka, caused seemingly by TDC’s unconsented and illegal public drain on two properties, and which was preventing Golden Bay Affordable Housing Project (GBAHP) from applying for a Resource Consent. Paul asked the board to advise TDC that the current state of affairs was unacceptable.

“I’d like the situation to be resolved.”

Chris then provided an update on the GBAHP, pointing out that there were currently 80 families plus 15 pensioners waiting for an affordable home. To date, he said, the project has funded four houses, a fifth is on the way, a sixth has resource consent, and a further three are awaiting resource consent approval.

He identified the two main challenges facing the project as land availability and access to finance.

On the former, Chris returned to the Reilly Street discussion, explaining that the site could provide up to 16 twobedroom pensioner/disabled homes but the drainage problem was an issue for both resource consent application and approval of Government funding.

He closed by making two requests to the board: to convince TDC to deal with the Reilly Street stormwater problem; and look at the viability of freeing up TDC land.

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Bay celebrates its sports stars

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Continued from page 1 Eighteen months ago, however, Hans was hit by a car while cycling and suffered serious injuries to his hip, leg and shoulder.

Only eight months after this nasty accident, “with faith and trust in God, encouragement from family and friends, with grit and determination”, Hans made a comeback to cycling racing and placed second in the Masters Games in Blenheim in 2021.

He went on to win a gold medal at the Age Group National Cycling Championships held in Hokitika in April 2022.

This race qualified him to enter the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, where the top 20 per cent of riders compete.

Held in Trento, Italy, in September this year, cyclists from over 70 nations participated. The course is a 143.8km circuit from Trento, climbing to an altitude of 1557m with spectacular views.

With only 10 kms of flat cycling, the elevation gain is 3400m over three ascents. Hans placed fifth, and has many kilometres of pedalling ahead of him.

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Congratulations Catherin Hockley from the whole team here on winning this award. A lot of dedication from you and your family. Well done.

Congratulations also to Hans Bauer on his Supreme Award.

Fantastic to hear Alan Jefferson speaking on his huge effort of his ride across America RAAM. Congratulations also to all other finalists and nominees, and the lifetime contributions to sports achievers.

Last but not least to the organisers, sponsors and people who generously bid at the auction, a job well done!!!

Let’s do it all again next year.

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Pre-dinner speaker Allan Jefferson.

Taine Robinson, Senior Sportsman Award winner.

GOLDEN BAY 2022 SPORTS AWARDS Senior Sportswoman (Sponsored by Ten Bells). Nominees: Ellie Hopkins, captain of the Shield Maidens football team, recognised as “a woman who is a humble leader”; cricketer Catherine Hockley, described as “a smart and physically competent athlete”; Lani Murray who competes in orienteering, and multiple other sports; Anya Murray for orienteering, rogaine adventure racing and hockey; Natalie Iorns who plays netball and volleyball and recognised for “becoming a leader while still young”; Chloe Dixon, who competes in netball and rugby, and is a “dedicated athlete”. Winner: Chloe Dixon.

Junior Sportswoman (Sponsored by ITM). Awarded to Catherine Hockley, who was part of the netball team helping with catering that evening.

Senior Sportsman (Sponsored by Clements Windows and Doors).

Nominees: Graeme Crawford, a Nelson champion singles bowls player, recognised as “a good team guy with great work ethic”; Rex Bowden won 82 per cent of the squash games he played last year, and is “club and community focused”; Taine Robinson for being a “local role model”, playing for Makos rugby team and in the Crusaders development programme. Winner: Taine Robinson.

Junior Sportsman (Sponsored by Tangata Homes). Nominees: Jamal Murray, for orienteering, adventure sports, hockey and triathlon, nominated as a “quiet leader whose strength is navigation”; Liam Harris competes in motorcross as a “quiet young athlete who maintains his own bike”; Oliver Gray for his achievements in Cross Fit. As the third fittest in Australasia he is “a focused and driven young athlete.” Winner: Oliver Gray.

Team Sports (Sponsored by Warren Borlase Insurance and Financial Planning). Nominees: The Shield Maidens women’s football team, nominated for “embodying team values”; Golden Bay Goats football team, playing in Division 1, for their “great team effort”; GBHS Adventure Racing team for placing third in the Elite Hillary Challenge, and their “athlete

centre, sense of adventure”; Waka Ama competitors Selwyn Farr and Rory Jelf, who won a gold medal in the Top of the South and being “great club guys”; Collingwood Rugby Football Club, in recognition odf being crowned Senior B Champions 2021 as well as being a “family-oriented club”. Winner: Collingwood Rugby Football Club.

Masters Sportsperson (Sponsored by Mussel Inn). Nominees: Fleur Murray who competed in orienteering and won four national medals in 2021; Brian Jacobsen for cycling, with three South Island masters medals; Roland Toder and Phillip Woolf, who play pickleball with their nominator, were given special mention for their wit in writing; Hans Bauer for his ability in road cycling, and the strength to recover from a serious road accident. Winner: Hans Bauer.

Coach of the Year (Sponsored by Byrne Builders). Nominees: Football coach Phil Smith who gave “unconditional support”; Fleur Murray for her support of adventure racing and “her focus on teamwork”. Winner: Fleur Murray.

Lifetime Contribution to Sport (Sponsored by TG Contracting).

Award winners: Ann McKenzie as “someone who just keeps on giving” in netball, rugby, RDA and pony club; Roger Tait for rugby, contribution to the Rec Park and “his family tradition of service and commitment to sport”; Sue Netto for squash and being “active and busy in the community”.

Community Spirit Awards (Sponsored by Ray White). Nominees: Maddy Holland for being a “great young community leader” active in tennis and netball; Lucas Rothwell for his “positive peer role model” in tennis and cycling; Clarissa Bruning, involved in netball, basketball, and Tākaka rugby. “A fundraiser, a mover and shaker, with energy to burn, and who doesn’t say no”; Phil Smith, president of Golden Bay Football Club for boosting interest in the sport, which now has over 300 local members. Winner: Phil Smith.

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Continued from page 1 Regular community board Zoomer Reg Turner tuned in to talk about speed limits and car parking spaces in Collingwood.

He proposed a temporary 30km/h limit in Collingwood and a temporary mobility parking bay “in front of the Memorial Hall”. Keeping with his Collingwood theme, Reg requested that the fire station be used to host regular community board meetings.

The topic changed from cars to bikes with councillor Chris Hill speaking on behalf of a Golden Bay resident who would like to see bicycle stands at Tata, Ligar and Pōhara beaches, where there is currently nowhere to secure bikes.

Long-term Kotinga resident Duncan McKenzie informed the meeting that gravel build-up in the Tākaka River is “getting worse” as a result of more input from tributaries and insufficient extraction. Referring the “thousands of cubic metres” of gravel and sediment accumulated on the river bed, Duncan said action needed to be taken. “We need to get rid of gravel or we’re going to get a major flood.”

Flooding was also on Pōhara resident Graham Rogers’ mind – specifically TDC’s Pōhara Flood Mitigation Scheme. Graham explained that key Pōhara culverts failed to meet “six out of seven” of the council’s own criteria published in Newsline (16/9, Issue 530, p5) due to their insufficient diameter, poor installation, inappropriate location and/or orientation – and reliance on several small culverts rather than a single large one. He drew attention to twin culverts in one location as an example and requested the board “find out the reason for the [council’s] decision to leave two culverts at Boyle Street”.

Presentations Stormwater and river management: A timely discussion on the topic of the day was the first of three major presentations.

TDC’s David Stephenson explained how the council monitors, models and manages the district’s rivers. Noting the particular interest of GBCB, David discussed gravel management, pointing out that extraction was allowed “…when it is the best practicable option for good river management”. Extraction quantity was, he said, determined by either the requirement to maintain the river’s gravel “envelope” within a long-term average, or by setting limits on removal.

David stated that significant quantities of gravel had accumulated in the lower Tākaka River. “The last five years have seen a lot of extra material.”

Data from LIDAR and drone surveys is being used in Tākaka River flood modelling, which, David said, should “identify sections that would benefit from extraction”.

He then talked briefly about the Pōhara Flood Mitigation scheme, covering the three packages of work which should all be completed by June 2023. The twin culverts at Boyle Street, however, will not be upgraded.

David’s colleague Jeff Cuthbertson interjected with news about an improvement in Tākaka’s public rubbish bin capacity and clearance frequency, before providing an update on the new motorhome waste dump station in Motupipi Street which he hoped “should be up and running by Christmas”.

Transportation update: TDC transportation manager Jamie McPherson spoke via Zoom to the board about active transport, speed limits and public transport.

He began with a summary of TDC’s latest Walking and Cycling Strategy, then moved on to the upcoming Speed Management Plan. Jamie explained that the council had to follow national legislation, including the NZ Speed Management Guide, in setting “safe and appropriate speed limits”. These limits are 60km/h for gravel roads and 30km/h for urban roads. In addition, it is likely that the speed limit on SH60 between Tākaka and Collingwood, and on the CollingwoodPuponga Main Road would be reduced to 80km/h. Jamie said that TDC’s draft Speed Management Plan would be put out for public consultation “sometime in 2023”.

As regards public transport, while new regular bus services are planned between Motueka and Richmond, there is little chance of anything new in Golden Bay. “It’s very unlikely,” said Jamie. “It’s not considered viable.”

Tasman Environment Plan: TDC planners Jeremy Butler and Erin Hawke provided a progress report on the TEP – or the

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“Rule Book” as Jeremy referred to it.

He explained that, following an initial “high level” round of community engagement in 2020, the current round of consultation is on issues and options, focused around three discussion documents: TEP Portfolio; Towns and Villages; and From the Mountains to the Sea. Jeremy outlined the wide range of topics covered by the TEP including: Outstanding Natural Landscapes; noise and light; urban and rural environments; energy and infrastructure; transportation; and notable trees. He then explained that TDC has produced single-page feedback leaflets for each of Golden Bay’s major townships – Tākaka, Pōhara and Collingwood.

Erin said that the “Mountains to Sea” document was about “engaging with the community on freshwater – rivers, lakes and estuaries”. She explained the first three steps in the process were: the definition of boundaries for Freshwater Management Units; creating visions for each one; and formulating values.

Jeremy reminded the meeting that community engagement sessions are scheduled for Friday 11 November in Collingwood and Saturday 12 November in Tākaka.

Reports The next 45 or so minutes were taken up with the procedural items legally required at the inaugural meeting of a new triennium. The material included: an explanation of the laws affecting elected members; appointments to community group and committees; and the adoption of Standing Orders.

Chair’s Report: Abbie proposed a different approach to responding to items raised in public forum, explaining that the board needs to be fully informed before making any commitments. “Best practice is that it goes on to the agenda for the next meeting, unless it’s, for example, a simple service request. We shouldn’t rush into writing letters of support.”

Discretionary Fund Applications Golden Bay Community Arts Council applied for $1000 for a youth arts project to create a public mural on the side wall of 24 Commercial Street. The board agreed to grant the full amount.

Correspondence In response to letters from Golden Bay High School and Collingwood Area School requesting sponsorship of their annual prizegiving ceremonies, the board agreed to grant each school the sum of $100.

The meeting closed at 1.20pm with a karakia recited by Kim Drummond.

The next GBCB meeting is at 1pm on Monday 12 December at Golden Bay Service Centre, Tākaka.

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The recent letter from TDC’s communication and change manager Chris Choat (GBW, 28/10) needs challenging.

In his letter he tries to justify the moving of GB Community Board meetings in Collingwood back to Tākaka permanently.

For the past 17 years board meetings have been held at Collingwood fire station every two months. I accept this venue was dropped during the Covid lockdown for health and safety requirements.

However, meeting and debating “face to face“ with our elected representatives is a democratic right and essential for open government.

Mr Choat says the pandemic justified installing technology that gave a greater number of people the opportunity to take part in community board meetings. I don’t believe this is true.

The technology in question is Zoom. During lockdown the average number of ratepayers attending by Zoom was fourfive. His statement: “The holding of meetings at the Tākaka Service Centre is the most transparent, effective and economic means of doing so,“ is also not supported – economic to whom, for example?

This decision is neither true nor fair. Those without a Zoom facility are denied participation, or voice, in our local affairs.

Ratepayers west of Collingwood, now face a round trip of over 100km to attend meetings. This costs both time and money. We must resume meetings in Collingwood. If we can afford $200 million to build a dam, we can afford to instal Zoom technology in Collingwood.

Reg Turner

Farmers, trees and carbon emissions

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Karen Brookes raises a number of issues that require a response (GBW, 4/11). This letter will not do justice to the subject but we can start.

She states that trees are “our major source of breathable oxygen”. Google informs us that 50-80 per cent of oxygen production on Earth comes from our oceans.

She states that recently, on radio, a farmer said “he hates trees”. Well (and this is equally irrelevant and dumb) there are vegans who hate cabbage.

Most farmers love trees and, over the decades, have established millions on all types of NZ farms.

However, as I understand it, most of those plantings will not qualify for carbon credits to offset the proposed methane tax, as the proposed criteria do not recognise individual farm sequestration. We are a long way away from being able to declare a “fair honest tax that will reduce global warming”.

Why should farmers support a tax that does not take into account any of the mitigating factors they have initiated on their individual farms? They can have thousands of native trees busy sequestering carbon every day, they can reduce their herd, stop putting on chemical fertiliser, and be carbon neutral.

In other words, do all the things we know might benefit the planet, and still be forced to pay this tax.

Next week we will address the Paris Accord, the disconnect between measuring emissions and their warming effect, and the fact that the science around methane is still not settled or robust.

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is provided with so much vitriol. Everyone you meet in life is facing a battle you know nothing about. Be kind.

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Sing for peace, create harmony

Last weekend I had the pleasure to partake in a big choir get together in Motueka. ZING went with our conductor Jochen to join five other choirs from the top of the South Island. We spent two days singing with, and learning from, one another.

There were many moments of goosebumps, lots of smiling and laughing, and the occasional tears – all emotions of a rich and full life. A strong current throughout the weekend was the invocation of peace. Some of us dined and slept at Riverside Community in Moutere on the Saturday night. Riverside was founded in the wake of World War II with the kaupapa of peace.

It is amazing to see it still thriving and I felt grateful for having the opportunity to spend some time there. In times of war – which unfortunately is always – it is paramount to stand up and call for peace. We don’t have to fight each other. Singing together is a wonderful way to connect on a deeper level. I encourage you to join ZING, Golden Bay Choir, or any other singing group in Golden Bay if you want to meet new people, get creative, and increase the happiness in your life.

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CORRECTION In last week’s article “Bay’s early learning options expand” the name of the organisation should be TOTally Kids, not TOTally TOTs. In a further point of clarification, they have applied for community grants for funding to reduce the fees for the over-3’s.

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I refer to the letter from Karen Brookes (GBW, 4/11). I am a farmer. I am a proud farmer.

The opportunity to engage in dialogue and share different opinions is a cornerstone of the democracy we live in. In my experience, even the most robust of these conversations are more effective, powerful and persuasive when done in a constructive, balanced and considerate manner.

When sharing thoughts and opinions, particularly in a public forum, it is disheartening and unhelpful when a perspective

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COUNCIL MATTERS with Councillor Celia Butler

THREE WATERS JO RICHARDS

A new three-year term for council has begun, with the swearing-in at Te Awhina Marae in Motueka; a first, and a mile-stone, for TDC. Both myself and Chris Hill are your councillors again for this term, and I look forward to working with our new community board, which was lucky enough to not have to campaign for election!

While a lot of change for local government is looming ever closer in the coming three years, local concerns and worries stay the same. Drains, culverts and flooding etc, still cause, and will continue to cause, the same problems, and need solutions. This is regardless of whether it is the local council or a new entity, or something else in charge of the “Three Waters” services in the future.

Either way, solutions may not be just what people want or think should happen, but must be sufficient to solve or reduce the problem even though the situation may be a little different to what someone thinks. There may also be other facts.

Over the past three years, my first council term, a general observation is that when it comes to complaints about problems, people have calmed down a lot and been more open to listening to another point of view. I believe that this is partly due to TDC, as a matter of policy, becoming more pleasant and conciliatory in its dealings with people. Some staffing changes, with new staff on board, may have helped this along. While some won’t agree, others have commented that this has been their experience.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who contribute their expertise, local knowledge and experience, with patience, to raise issues about roads, floods, drains etc, and who listen to and discuss with staff what the issues and possible solutions are. It may be frustrating at times, but the wheels do turn. As I see it, one of my roles as a councillor is to ensure that those wheels keep turning. The Community Board also has this wheel-turning role, and councillors place much store by the views and information from the community boards.

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The ongoing debate around the controversial Three Waters Reform Programme has taken another twist.

On the final day of October, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown and his Christchurch city counterpart Phil Mauger published A Consensus Plan to Improve Water Management in New Zealand, a summary of their proposals for an alternative to the Government’s approach.

At the beginning of the two-page document, the authors state the purpose of their proposition: “…We believe we can unite as a country and find a consensus plan that we all support to deliver New Zealanders safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services.”

While the joint declaration endorses the new national water regulator Taumata Arowai, it proposes that regions should be allowed to decide on the scale of any mergers, with ownership of the resulting Regional Water Organisations (RWOs) remaining in the hands of local authorities.

Under the plan, a “Water Infrastructure Fund” would be created to provide access to equity and investment in new water treatment assets for large councils or RWOs, while a “Vulnerable Water Schemes” programme would be established to provide subsidies to small, at-risk water schemes commonly found in rural locations.

On one of the more controversial elements of the Three Waters programme – the installation of new co-governance boards to manage the four large Water Service Entities – the Brown-Mauger plan proposes that each RWO should negotiate with local mana whenua on the latter’s role. “It encourages local arrangements between Three Waters asset owners and mana whenua to be co-designed locally so that they are more direct and meaningful.”

It remains to be seen whether, and to what extent, the new “consensus plan” will influence the Three Waters reform process; but with the Government’s legislation currently before select committee, and recommendations expected to emerge from its deliberations, it is arguably a timely intervention.

In response to an inquiry from The GB Weekly, Tasman District Council’s communications and change manager Chris Choat explained that it was too early to form an opinion on the new proposal. “In terms of the alternative plan, we have yet to see the detail that would give us enough understanding to support it or otherwise.”

Chris reiterated TDC’s position on the Government’s Water Services Entities (WSE) Bill. “We firmly believe in the need for change; however, as we said in our submission to the recent Select Committee, the lack of local input and insight to our needs, the governance structure and the natural relationship with Entity D as opposed to Entity C, amongst other issues, were major concerns.”

He explained that the council was awaiting the outcome of the current legislative scrutiny before exploring alternative options. “…we are looking to see the Government’s response to the Select Committee hearings and whether or not they have made any changes of significance to the WSE Bill as a result of the submissions we and other parties made.”

Rural advocacy group Groundswell is also taking a waitand-see approach.

“We don’t have an official position on it at the moment,” co-founder Bryce McKenzie told The GB Weekly on Monday.

While it is unclear whether the mayors’ proposed plan will get traction, the Government has publicly stated that it is now “listening” to concerns about its flagship policy – a further twist in the ongoing debate.

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The infrastructure of the Pōhara Hall both inside and out is the actual set, and becomes the background of each scene. Movement is inspired by the hall, thus the audience becomes interactive with the actors, constantly on the move.

“They are usually safe in their seats, but here they are invited to be part of the journey,” explains Martine.

It is a paranormal journey, across time, literally and figuratively. It focuses on a curse affecting generations of one family, over different centuries, who continue being confronted with the same problem. Central to the story is the “Ma”, the “space in between”: between generations, between time, and between life and death.

The theme encompasses constantly changing viewpoints and character changes, not only challenging the audience, characters and actors. Fourteen scenes are each played out in different locations, linked by the Green Room, where the actors return to become themselves again; firstly into a physical area, then

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via an audio recording and finally within a film.

The audience joins the actors’ confusion in the Green Room, everyone questioning what on earth is going on. Only at the end do things become clear to the audience.

After rehearsing their characters all year, the cast also then decided to swap roles at every scene, conveying character changes with clues to the audience and small identifiable props.

“This play is quite complex and there is definitely a surreal element to this show,” says Martine.

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characters were created by a group of 14 actors in 2021, based on the themes of intergenerational trauma. They developed a dysfunctional family story from which Rowena Dixon wrote this unique and original play. Due to last year’s lockdown it was never performed, but the rearranged cast has spent a full year working on it, and DramaLAB now presents its final project of the year.

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There was magic in the air last Saturday afternoon as groups of families and friends gathered at the Sustainable Living Centre to celebrate spring in all its abundance.

A series of shade shelters, housing family fr iendly activities, crafts and games, encircled the central feature, a maypole. Many participants were adorned with floral spring wreaths – flowers donated by the Golden Bay Garden Club.

At midday, the festival was opened, and spring recognised with a four-part interactive harmony, Green, composed and led by local musician Diana NiIceadha.

Festival organiser Martine Baanvinger was thrilled with how the day evolved. “ There is something happening all the time [around the gardens] – eating,

Along with magic there was also music in the air at Saturday’s spring fair. Photo: Rosa Volz.

creating, dancing – the event has a great flow.”

When The GB Weekly attended, the festival was in full swing with maypole dancing and dance instruction or ‘‘calling” provided by Celtic expert Kevin Durkan. The dance created

a buzz in the crowd and much hilarity amongst participants. Whilst ribbons were being untangled, Kevin was heard to remark, “You won’t get it wrong; you will just get it different.”

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Ten Level 2 students from Golden Bay High School’s art department, having just had their external folios sent to Wellington for marking, are now celebrating with a small group show at the Dangerous Kitchen.

The collection of work includes photography, and will be on display for two weeks, from 7-19 November.

Art teacher Georgina West says she is really proud of the students and their work.

“After having such a mixed couple of years with Covid they have done amazing work this year and have all come along in leaps and bounds. And their confidence through the year has grown immensely.”

Georgina wishes to thank

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The Top of the South community raised over $130,000 during last month’s NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

Rescue Helicopter Trust general manager Paula Muddle said the fundraising was an incredible effort, exceeding expectations at a time when rising inflation and household costs are putting pressure on people’s discretionary spending.

“We are so grateful to everyone who got involved in this year’s campaign who drove a number of activities that really made a difference to the final total.”

She also thanked NBS and other commercial firms for their involvement. “We are very much indebted to NBS for supporting this appeal for the third year running and to our other corporate sponsors who make a real difference in keeping the rescue helicopter and its crew in the air and saving lives.”

NBS CEO Tony Cadigan says the #NBS10for10 Challenge, which asked people to post a video of themselves doing 10 push-ups and passing on the challenge, allowed people to show their support without having to donate. For every video posted, NBS donated $10 to the appeal.

Tony says he is “absolutely delighted” with the increase in funds raised for the Trust and happy that, through the push-up challenge, NBS “could engage with the wider community to raise awareness of the vital work of the rescue helicopter”.

Summing up the difference that the appeal total will make to the Trust, Paula says: “Last month, we responded to 43 missions across Te Tauihu. It was humbling and heartwarming speaking to the crew involved when hearing the positive outcomes and what it meant to them. One crew member literally held up a piece of equipment that we had just purchased, and they told me that it directly saved two lives…”

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A large gathering met at the paddock on the township side of the bridge, enjoying the sunshine and a perfect view of the recently completed structure.

Running parallel with the seaward side of the existing road bridge near Burnside Road, this new crossing point has been named after the late Christine Pullar. Former chairperson of the cycleways Society, she was a strong advocate of the TākakaPōhara shared path, which the Christine Pullar Bridge now safely completes.

Nelson Archdeacon Harvey Ruru addressed the large gathering, acknowledging her dedication to this project and also the family of Robin Snelling, who lost his life on the bridge in 1992 at the age of nine. A memorial plaque marking Robin’s passing has been erected on the bridge.

Archdeacon Ruru also recognised the work of the local community, the cycle and walkways society, our community board and the Tasman District Council in bringing this challenging project to fruition.

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and called for a minute’s silence for Robin Snelling. He finished by thanking the generous cooperation of the many generous landowners along the pathway route, including the Hurst brothers whose donation of land allowed the shared path to continue safely on the other side of the bridge.

Councillor Chris Hill then delivered a brief speech, recalling Christine Pullar’s energy and drive in seeing this project completed, before cutting the ribbon to declare the bridge officially open. Robin Snelling’s plaque received a blessing from the Archdeacon, who invited everyone who crossed the bridge to do the same in their own personal way, and then the Christine Pullar Bridge sign in the centre of the overpass was officially unveiled.

The Motupipi River itself appeared to rise to the occasion, sparkling in the sunlight with a school of languishing fish clearly visible to the onlookers. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of so many our community and beyond, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can now safely cross and enjoy this waterway.

In summing up his thoughts on the ceremony afterwards, Axel said: “It was much more moving than expected. We commemorated two people for very different reasons. Robin Snelling’s mum commented that it unexpectedly brought closure to her as their family’s loss won’t happen to another family now that the bridge is in place. This gives a lot of meaning to what our society does.”

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The annual Tākaka Naked Bike Ride was blessed with perfect weather last Saturday afternoon. Its sun-screened participants left Tarakohe at 2pm and arrived later at the Kiwi Distillery in Abel Tasman Drive.

Despite the ideal conditions, organiser Bryan Badger said he thought that postponing the event from March to November because of pandemic restrictions had adversely affected the turnout.

“I had to cancel our usual date because Omicron had the final say. We usually get in excess of 50-60 people, in our normal month of March, but numbers were down this year.”

Bryan concedes that November might not be the best month, with people’s end-of-year calendars already filling up, but is looking forward to getting back on

In perfect weather, the cyclists turn into Kiwi Distillery at the close of the event. Photo: Rose Hughes.

track for next March.

He believes that the World Naked Bike Ride messages are important: to promote cycle safety and biking as an alternative to car culture, as well as encouraging a positive body image for everyone.

The 20th anniversary of the Naked Bike Ride

event in Golden Bay will be in 2024, and Bryan already has plans for this very special event, including a night ride.

“It’s been done in other parts of the world, with glow sticks and everything, and can be pretty spectacular.”

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Students were invited to wear their gumboots and bring a gold coin donation, which supports free counselling for youth.

An initiative by the Key to Life Charitable Trust, Gumboot Friday helps connect young people who are struggling with mental health issues with existing counsellors or therapists, so they receive the help they need.

Head students Lilly Bain, Nicole Custers and Hayley Page organised the CAS event.

“It’s been a couple of years since we’ve done it,” said Lilly. “[The money] goes to counselling for kids, like 100 per cent goes to that.”

Of Friday’s participation she said: “It hasn’t done too well this year. I would have liked to see a lot more kids [wearing gumboots] but it was very last minute…In the future I’d like to see the future head students organise it a bit better and get some more

Collingwood Area School students show off their gumboots on Gumboot Friday. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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Lilly thinks there could be more notice for parents next year, and perhaps competitions for the best gumboots, or even decorated gumboots.

Brimming with ideas, Lilly also organised Gumboot Friday at the Little Red Fox early childhood centre. She does work experience there at least one day a week. When the Stoke manager of LRF suggested supporting Gumboot Friday, Lilly took it up.

“I set up games and activities, last minute,” she said.

According to Lilly, many preschool parents embraced the cause and sent along a gold coin donation with their gumboot-clad tot.

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Shared Accommodation available for short-term contracts (Min 6 weeks) About Us Golden Bay Community Health is an Integrated Health Facility that includes a wide range of primary, secondary and community care including 24 hospital and rest home beds, and acute/flexi-beds.

For more information please contact Victoria Hingaia, Nurse Manager Victoria.Hingaia@nbph.org.nz

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate).

First one-hour treatment - $40 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

About You You will need to have: • A current practicing certificate.

• Experience in General/Aged Care nursing is essential and acute nursing an advantage.

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

If the successful applicant is relocating to the area, we will consider contributing to any initial accommodation costs.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you today. Don’t hesitate - apply online now!

Applications will be processed as received, with positions filled when suitable candidates have been identified.

To apply for this position please go to our website www.nbph.org.nz/careers and fill in the application form. Also attach your CV and covering letter where indicated.

For more information, please contact Victoria Hingaia, Nurse Manager at victoria.hingaia@nbph.org.nz IMPORTANT NOTE: To be eligible for this role, applicants must - be able to work in NZ (NZ residency or valid NZ work permit) - receive a satisfactory police check - be vaccinated against COVID-19 (Primary Course)

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora DEEP tissue massage, trigger points, accupressure for muscle pain, reduced mobility, stress, sports. Lymphatic drainage for lymphoedema, post surgery. 28 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

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 REIKI and pranic/chi energy balancing. Ph Hame 022 071 8067.

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Please check out our webpage twm.org.nz/careers for all available vacancies, detailed job descriptions and our TWM application forms.

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends.

Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply).

Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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2297 Takaka-Collingwood Hwy || Tender - Closing 29th November, 4pm

NEW LISTING / OPEN HOME

OPEN HOME TIMES Saturday 12th November 24 Carter Road, Collingwood 2297 Takaka-Collingwood Highway

11:30 - 12:00pm 1:00 - 1:30pm

Sunday 13th November 20a Motupipi Street, Takaka 45 Rototai Road, Takaka 21 Falconer Road, Pohara

Tiny Home Hideaway

Billy Kerrisk II 027 608 5606

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Situated on the outskirts of Collingwood, you would be hard pressed to see this tiny home from the road, it is so well hidden in the lush bush garden. With a footprint of approx. 64m2 plus decks, this fully insulated and double-glazed home is your perfect hideaway. It is hard to believe it is only seven years since the 45m2 home was craned into position. Since then, a log burner has been added, plus an extension of 19m2 to the living room, and two decks, one for the mornings, and the other for evening enjoyment. The layout provides one bedroom, adjacent bathroom, compact laundry, and open plan living and dining.

Contact Billy for full information.

We'd like to wish Sam & Paige all the best in their new ventures, we will miss your smiling faces and office antics!

We take this opportunity to announce that our newest team member Mickayla, has attained her sales license and will be assisting Billy with our client and customer services.

21 Falconer Road, Pohara || Tender - Closing 24th November, 2pm

24 Carter Road, Collingwood || Asking Price $599,000 NEW LISTING / OPEN HOME

FINAL VIEWING

Billy Kerrisk II 027 608 5606

Totara Cottage - Rural Retreat

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Often sought, seldom found, we are excited to be bringing to market a manageable sized block of land with a modest 1950's three bedroom home from which to craft the secluded lifestyle you crave. Located approximately 10 minutes drive south of Collingwood, Totara Cottage is just over the Kaituna River bridge and has no close neighbours. The Freehold Title includes over half a hectare of pasture, dominated by the ancient Totara Tree and bounded by a small creek. Don't miss this chance to purchase a modest sized lifestyle property with excellent soils, and the natural surroundings on everyone's list! Contact Billy for full information.

4 2 1 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 burner. There is also an air conditioner down by the two bedrooms, for your comfort on long hot nights.

Contact Billy for full information.

20a Motupipi Street || Price Reduced to $685,000 FINAL VIEWING

Billy Kerrisk II 027 608 5606

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. Contact Billy for full information.

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 | www.rwgoldenbay.co.nz | Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008 TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga 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 Roofing. Maintenance, leaks and repairs. Ph 027 395 0037.

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

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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.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph John 027 647 4913.

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

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

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.

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LOCAL resident needs rental dwelling. Redwood 027 359 4522.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

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

MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation.

Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

POSSIBILITY of shared rental warehouse, office in Mapua.

Golden opportunity. Ph 027 522 7136.

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

GALLERY /retail store space to rent for summer season Nov/ April, main highway Ōnekakā. $150/week + power. Ready to trade, glass counters and lit display cases. Art trail. Off-street parking, transit signage consent. sjben@outlook.com

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

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

Great Food available on Junction Street with alfresco seating

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GARAGE sale. Saturday 12 November, Waitapu Rd, sign out at 8am. Lots of stuff, none of it useful, all of it treasure.

TWIN keeler, 21-foot, Robert Tucker shoal draft design in good condition, as new. 10hp outboard, good sails. Ideal weekender for two. $15,000. Ph Andy Cole 027 443 3061.

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

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Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 І Sunday services 10am 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 5259 265

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER WREATH LAYING CEREMONY at the Memorial Park in Commercial St, 11am sharp.

FIREWOOD. Delivering now for next year. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

1990 Mazda Titan truck. Very reliable in good condition. $5500.

Ph 027 616 5211.

Open Monday - Friday 6.30am - 3.00pm

ALLOY pontoon, 3.8m, 25hp Mercury, fully serviced, WOF and reg. $6900 ono. For more details 027 251 5639, evenings best.

Fresh Food and Coffee from the Food Cart

INFLATABLE, 2.4-metre, NZ built, in good condition. $500. Ph Andy Cole 027 443 3061.

MOBILE cart for rent, three gas burner, options with storage shed in town. Ph 027 522 7136.

GOLDEN BAY LIONS

SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER MOTUPIPI HALL LUNCHEON, pea, pie, spud and dessert, $17pp, 12pm.

SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER ZEN MEDITATION BEGINNERS SANGHA, 6.50pm Sundays.

Ph 021 070 0656.

TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER GETTING AROUND WITH ELECTRICITY: Free SeniorNet session looking at electric bikes and trikes, mobility scooters, lawnmowers, vacuum cleaners and wheelbarrows. Bring yours if you have one. 1pm, at the St John Rooms at the Rec Centre.

Non-members, a gold coin koha please.

Wood Fire Pizza Authentically Italian

SHEEP POO FOR SALE

Every Monday 4.30pm - 8.30pm

$10/bag (cash only)

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

WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER COSTUME HIRE, The Playhouse, Park Ave. Now by appointment only, to book ph Diane 525 8097 (evenings please).

Available: Saturday 19 November 9-12 Information Centre Car Park, Takaka

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.

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

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

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship and communion at 10am. Dave Martin.

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.

Kahurangi Christian Church

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

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

LATER EVENTS FARE-THEE-WELL ROGAINE. 3 December, Puponga Park Farm. Fun for all. See: goldenbayatc.org ST ANDREW’S CHURCH GARDEN TRAIL, Saturday 19 November, 11 gardens. Tickets available at Earth Gems Flowers and Garden shop, $20 including Devonshire tea. All proceeds to Ukraine refugees.

GOLDEN BAY CHOIR CONCERT. Warm welcome to all. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Sunday 27 November, 2pm.

Sunday 13 November, 10:30am

FUNDRAISING QUIZ NIGHT for the Youth Habitat at Molly B’s. Tuesday 6 December, 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) to 9pm.

Firewood, meat, grocery and goodie raffles to be drawn at end of night. Teams of 4-6 people, prizes available, tickets available from the Youth Habitat. Contact tullia@gbwct.org. nz for more info

Community connection groups:

“The Chosen” movie, Parapara, Joyce Wyllie 027 671 2221 Café connection, Tākaka, Lauren Swafford 027 629 8111 Dance worship, Ōnekakā, Bess Hampson 027 301 5832

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– more stories from the backcountry of Northwest Nelson

GerardBay Hindmarsh Golden RSA

Building on the success Kahurangi Invites members andofthe publicCalling to and Kahurangi Stories, Gerard Hindmarsh’s latest a commemorative wreath laying offering Kahurangi Out West is the final in this ceremony at the Memorial Park in trilogy of stories from the backcountry of Commercial Street

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14 November

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Northwest Nelson.

An area of outstanding ecological and geological complexity, Kahurangi also generated a rich and colourful social history. Told here are the stories which start with the earliest human arrivals and finish with the family stories of the graziers who N Baigent,live President Goldenwild Baywestern RSA flank today. along Kahurangi’s Drovers, loggers, mill workers, top secret coast watchers, linesmen, miners and uranium prospectors, there’s also the story of King Tom of the Matakitaki, and one man’s obsession with traversing the formidable Dragon’s Teeth of the Douglas Range. Highly readable and engaging, Kahurangi Out West weaves together the best stories to make a compelling blend of tales about a remarkable corner of New Zealand. Written by a local with a love of the area and a nose for a good story.

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A MORNING AT GOLDEN BAY KAYAKS FOR ALL LOCAL About the Author OPERATORS A MORNING AT GOLDEN BAY

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

Thu 17th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE. 7.30pm, $5 koha. All welcome.

Sat 19th GRANT HAUA - AWA BLUES. Bluesroots soul vocals/acoustic guitars and foot percussion. This performance relates heavily to his Māori culture. 8pm, $15 door.

Wed 23rd FIONA PEARS TRIO – play a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, beautiful ballads and well known classics. 8pm, $25 tickets online.

Sat 26th ARTHUR AHBEZ - A pilgrim - unshackled and adventurous. 8pm, $15 tickets online.

Wed 30th FORGOTTEN ATLAS - Rennie and Colm. $15.

Thu 24th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome.

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Dagmar Felber has been producing the Musical Montage since 2008. Each week she brings you a fine range of eclectic music that includes old favourites and new discoveries. As an extension of this show, Dagmar has hosted a number of successful Musical Montage LIVE! dance parties. Kindly supported by Quinney’s Bush Camp and Caravan Park and airs Wednesday afternoons at 12.00 noon with a new episode every 2 weeks.

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Voices from the Brook gives you news and updates from the sanctuary, and tells the stories of its enthusiastic volunteers, staff, supporters and visitors and of course its inhabitants. Wednesdays at 9.10am, after the BBC bulletin, with a new programme every 2 weeks.

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GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST Valid from Friday 11 until Tuesday 15 November

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Friday: Southeasterlies, freshening along exposed

coasts. Cloud increasing with occasional rain developing

towards evening, heavier overnight about the Tākaka Hill.

Saturday: Fresh southeasterlies northwest from about Parapara, lighter winds elsewhere. Occasional rain,

becoming scattered later.

Sunday: Northwesterlies freshening for a time, then

dying away. Any early showers clearing to become fine.

Monday: Light winds with sea breezes during the afternoon. Fine and mild during the day.

Tuesday: Light winds, tending northerly and freshening

in western areas later. Mainly fine and mild.

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8:00 Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (M) Tuesday 15th – Treat Tuesday $12!

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• 1839sqm, 2 bdrm, 2bthrm • Loads of parking • Residentially zoned

Ref: GB3872 D/L 1pm 17.11.22 (USP)

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

OPPORTUNITY PLUS!

CLASSIC ON CLIFTON 2 CLIFTON ROAD, CLIFTON

78 DODSON RD, CENTRAL

• Gorgeous 4 bedroom villa • Classic characteristics • Established gardens on 1318m2 • Well maintained, very tidy • Close to the beach, golf course...

Ref: GB3901 Price By Negotiation Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

• 1644sqm in private, est. gardens • 40sqm, 1 bedroom dwelling • Separate studio/sleepout • Walking distance to….everything!

• Great rural outlook Ref: GB3914 Offers Over $580,000 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

READY FOR YOUR WHĀNAU

ANNIE’S NIRVANA BACKPACKERS 25 MOTUPIPI ST, TĀKAKA

50 MEIHANA ST, TĀKAKA

• Busy accommodation business • Located in the Tākaka CBD • Licenced for 28pax • Deceptively spacious!

• Phone Belinda for private viewing Ref: GBC3862 $815,000+GST (if any) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

• Just minutes to schools & town • 3 bedroom, 1+ bathrooms • Great family home • Oodles of off-street parking • Workshop & storage Ref: GB3908 Offers Over $775,000 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 872

OPEN HOME Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm

GET IT GONE!

KICK-START INTO SUMMER! 2036 TĀKAKAVALLEY HWAY

822 ABEL TASMAN DR, PŌHARA

• GREAT PRICE REDUCTION! • A GREAT 657m2 SECTION!!

• Demolish old & build new?

• Good double garage • Close to Rec Centre & Park • Bike/walk to Town, Hosp, School Ref: GB3906 NOW $299,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com SHARON McCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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Ph: (03) 525 8800

Paul McCONNON Salesperson 0275 042 872

James MACKAY Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

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In one of the best locations!

Opp. the Pōhara Beach & Camp Locals & Holidaymakers abound Well laid out café/bar/restaurant Great indoor/outdoor flow

Ref: GBC3913 $55,000+GST+OPEXpa

James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

Belinda J BARNES Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Jana McCONNON Salesperson 021 245 2197

Cherie BYRNE Admin/ Reception 03 525 8800

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2022