The GB Weekly - 18 November 2022

Country bowls Town over

NTT grants benefit Bay

Lawn bowlers from across the region competed for the Max Cup on the Tākaka Bowling Club green last Saturday.

The one-day tournament, a Town-versusCountry clash organised by Bowls Nelson, saw men’s teams from 12 clubs engage in a series of head-to-head matches. At the end of the day, the Country came out on top, beating the current holders 218 points to 182.

The six Country clubs – Tākaka, Pōhara, Riwaka, Mapua, Motueka (two teams) and Wakefield – took on their Town counterparts – Nelson, Stoke, United, Tahunanui, Richmond and Ngawhatu.

When The GB Weekly arrived at the windswept green, the morning session was well underway. Club secretary/treasurer Roy Reid, who had taken on the role of managing his four-man team for the day, explained the format of the competition. “We play one match of 14 ends in the morning and two matches of 12 ends in the afternoon.”

Each “end” starts with bowling the small

white jack across from one side of the green to the other. Then, each player aims their two allocated bowls so that they come to rest as close to the jack as possible. After all eight players have bowled their pair, the bowl nearest the jack garners points, along with any of the team’s other bowls located closer to the jack than the nearest opponent’s bowl.

With the clickety-clack sound of the bowls in the background Roy talked about the significance of hosting the tournament. “It’s quite a few years – I think about 11 – since we held a Town versus Country here.”

He explained that the green is not actually grass but cotula, a small native herb that forms a very compact mat, and its carpet-like surface is the result of constant care and attention. “It’s mowed three times a week and watered every day.”

Out on that clipped cotula, Tākaka club president Murray Mackay, who was in the middle of his morning match, made what turned out to be an accurate prediction, despite trailing Tahuna by five points at the

time.“ I think Country’s got a good chance.”

One of his opponents, Tahuna’s 83-yearold Dave Familton, has been bowling for nine years and was keen to sing its praises. “It’s a great game and you meet a lot of people.”

After lunch, play continued until around 4pm, when afternoon tea was served followed by the presentation of the Max Cup to skippers of the victorious Country teams.

Speaking on Monday, Murray said the tournament “went off very well” and he had received good feedback. “All the visiting teams appeared happy, with the games being played in good spirits. We received many comments on the very good condition of the greens, but the actual playing conditions were quite difficult due to the strong swirling wind.”

He expressed the club’s gratitude for being chosen as competition hosts. “We would like to acknowledge the Bowls Nelson for assigning us this tournament as it is the first time the Town versus Country has been played at

Golden Bay groups are among scores of organisations from across the region to benefit from the latest round of Network Tasman Trust grants.

The Trust recently allocated a total of $160,820 to 84 not-for-profit organisations including wildlife groups, schools, sports teams and support services.

The funding comes as a result of NTT’s ownership of Network Tasman Ltd.

Trust Chairwoman, Gwenny Davis says allocating grants to local organisations is a privilege. “I think it’s wonderful that the Trust is able to help people out who are doing such great things for our community.”

Chris Rowse of Project De-Vine Environmental Trust, which has received two earlier grants, says their trust will use the money to give a “final blitz” to pest plants in the Motupipi Sandspit.

The Peaceable Kin-dom Trust is using its grant money to buy GPS collars for pet tracking after a number of cats went missing in the community. Trustee Louise Amitrano says they are “incredibly grateful” to the NTT and intend to lend collars to members of the community.

A grant to Golden Bay High School’s adventure racing team covered their travel costs to and from Tongariro for the Hillary Challenge National Finals. Says team coach Fleur Murray: “This trip has ignited a passion for adventure racing in the future and the leadership, teamwork and resilience gained from the week will be remembered for a lifetime.”

Among other Golden Bay organisations to receive NTT grants are: DramaLAB, GB Museum Society, Te Whare Mahana Trust, and The Village Theatre Society.

NTT grant funding generally falls into five main categories: social support services; sport and recreation; education, art and culture; and environmental and energy saving. Grant allocations are capped at $3,000 per organisation and applications open again in August 2023.

For more information, go to: www. networktasman.co.nz

JO RICHARDS

Standing from left, Alan Sowman (Tākaka) and Dave Familton (Tahuna) monitor play while Garth Prince and John Hills sit and watch. Photo: Jo Richards.

GBHS adventure racers received a NTT grant

Community van ready for rental

The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust (GBWCT) has a new community van. The 2009 Toyota Hiace van has seating for 10 people and is available for hire, upon application to Heartlands.

Community development worker Alli Gardener applied for funding through the Rata Foundation, which granted $20,000 towards the purchase. The remaining $6000 was paid by the Workcentre.

“Rata is such a good supporter of this community,” said Alli. “There’s support for our community from a range of funding providers. It’s fantastic.”

Purchased from The Car Company in Nelson, the van is a new import from Japan. It has automatic transmission, low mileage and uses 91 unleaded petrol.

Cait Tomlinson, GBWCT’s general manager, organised the installation of a reversing camera. That cost, she said, “about $700, but worth the investment.”

Priority for use of the van goes to community groups and the Youth Habitat. Cait secured $3000 funding from Tindall

and Top of the South Community Foundations to enable free travel for youth.

Applying to hire the van includes filling out an approved driver form. There are strict parameters in accordance with insurance requirements. Applicants must hold a full driver’s licence and have a clean driving record. The purpose of the activity for which the van is required must be stated.

Because up to three assessors are required for final approval, the process can take up to a week.

Pricing rates for van hire are fuel inclusive, as explained by Cait:

“It’s 80 cents per kilometre at the high rate. The subsidised rate is 35 cents per km…for approved activities. The free rate is for youth-related activities, until that funding runs out.

“If anyone wants to continue to donate to the youth travel fund, please contact me.”

Cait: cait@gbwct.org.nz Phone 03 525 8099 or 027 518 6054.

For general enquiries concerning van hire, email heartlands@ gbwct.org.nz

RONNIE SHORT

Community development worker, Alli Gardener, left, and general manager GB Workcentre Trust, Cait Tomlinson with the new community van. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RONNIE SHORT

Youth workers Tullia Wilson and Jess Jacquier are enthusiastic about Youth Habitat’s new schedule and upcoming events.

In response to the youth survey released earlier this year, fortnightly adventures and activities are planned for Saturdays.

Last Saturday’s adventure was a trip over the hill to Motueka for roller skating and a visit to Kaiteriteri beach.

A beach walk from Milnthorpe to Collingwood, culminating in treats at the Courthouse Café, is planned for Saturday 26 November.

Volunteers from the Golden Bay community are stepping in to lead activities they are passionate about.

“We’ve got some volunteers really keen on outdoors –mountainous, hilly adventures. So we’ll go and do some day tours,” said Tullia. “Some volunteers are quite keen on activities, so we’ll go and do bouldering.”

Dungeons and Dragons is another activity requested via the youth survey, and will be led by a community volunteer.

Everyone is welcome to help and suggest ideas, although all volunteers must have a clean driver’s licence and undergo a police check.

Snacks are provided, as always, although as Jess says: “Funding is not an endless pot. So we do really thank The Wholemeal for their donations. We get their food at the end of the day….that’s been really good for the kids after school.”

Until recently Youth Habitat was an anytime drop-in space, but that has changed to just three times per week. Between those sessions there is a busy schedule including mums and bubs group, drop-in nurse visits, youth yoga, mountain biking, a wahine circle, koha haircuts and movie nights.

Smoothies are available fortnightly on a Wednesday from 8am-11am and 3.30-5.30pm. FreshChoice donates the ingredients, and they are also providing sausages for a planned sausage sizzle and raffle prizes for a quiz night.

A fundraising quiz is planned for Friday 6 December at Molly B’s in Pōhara, at $15 ticket, four to six people per team. Raffles will be sold and drawn on the night. Tullia and Jess welcome any donations for prizes.

On 17 December, Youth Council members are holding a sausage sizzle at the Village Market to support their fellow

member, Isaac Pawley. All donations will go to help Isaac as he undergoes treatment for his illness in Christchurch.

Please contact Tullia 027 525 6151, or Jess 027 599 8228 if you would like to donate time, raffle prizes, or money to support the youth of Golden Bay.

Rogaine to run at Farewell Spit

“Regaine” is a men’s hair restorative product which is not guaranteed to work. Rogaine on the other hand is a mapbased sport for all, that comes with a full guarantee of fun.

Following on from last year’s successful rogaine at Kaihoka the Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club is organising another rogaine on 3 December, this time based at DOC’s Puponga Park Farm at Farewell Spit.

The area being used for the rogaine encompasses limestone hillsides with superb views over Farewell Spit, open paddocks, ponds, sand dunes, and beaches on both the Tasman Sea and Golden Bay coasts. Teams can choose their course time (two- and three-hour options) and route. As the objective is to collect their self-targeted number of points, rather that minimising time, teams travel at their own speed and so people can be as competitive, or not, as suits themselves.

The event is suitable for all including families, novice and experienced rogainers. Free instruction will be available at the event centre. Check out the club’s webpage for further details for a fun filled day out: goldenbayatc.org

Youth workers Tullia Wilson, left, and Jess Jacquier stand either side of the new schedule at Youth Habitat based at Golden Bay Workcentre. Photo: Ronnie Short.

LETTERS

Time for polluters to pay

Further to my recent letter (GBW, 4/11) and in reply to Robin Manson’s response (GBW, 11/11).

Businesses have a responsibility to contribute to cleaning up pollution they create. It appears all farmers will be required to estimate emissions on an individual basis, and pay tax based on that estimate. Farmers will also be given an opportunity to have their input to discussions. That sounds fair enough to me.

With dairying now having three times as many cows on land as, say, 50 years ago, no wonder the land and waterways can’t cope and nitrates are now present in our drinking water. This wasn’t the case previously. High prices for milk have encouraged the use of artificial nitrogen to enable higher stocking rates. Farmers benefit. The environment suffers. I’m not the only one annoyed that some farmers refuse to take responsibility for their own mess so that others risk potentially serious health problems from contaminated water sources, adding to the personal suffering that Joanne Haldane (GBW, 11/11) deplores.

I volunteered to plant trees on a farm only to find in following years that farm had filthy back paddocks from winter over-grazing. Cows produce 15kg of waste per day apart from methane, and 50 per cent of NZ’s gross carbon emissions are from agriculture.

For many years this pollution’s gone unchecked. It’s time to man up. Be responsible. [Abridged]

Karen Brookes

measurement (very important if we are developing policy around it).

If NZ does reduce production of meat and milk products, the gap we leave in the market will be filled from other countries with higher carbon footprints.

Many scientific yardsticks show NZ farmers are the most carbon efficient in the world, so by reducing our production we will create a situation that runs counter to our objective.

There is a misconception that NZ is big on cow numbers: in fact, we have 4.8 million – two per cent of the world’s cows; India has 58 million.

For NZ to be first in the world to tax livestock is ridiculous.

We Kiwis are well known for developing policy that looks good, sounds good, and makes folk feel good, but doesn’t achieve what was intended. This practice is known in professorial/scientific circles as “warm fuzzy bulls**t”.

[Abridged]

Well, fancy that!

Robin Manson

An old man sees an old woman. They drop a loo roll into a well and a hot water bottle floats out. How is this possible?

Amelia (4 years old)

Methane tax counterproductive

In signing the Paris Accord New Zealand agreed not to introduce measures that would lead to reductions in food production.

The proposed methane tax is designed to reduce livestock numbers, and that will lead to lower food production.

The goal of a climate policy should be to reduce emissions in a sensible way. A tax on methane does not do that.

This tax objective is to help reduce atmospheric warming, but the science is not settled on just how much effect methane is having on atmospheric warming. Some leading scientists are adamant that methane’s impact on global warming is overstated and claim to have developed a more accurate

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Young pay respect to old soldiers

Last Friday morning, crowds, including many school students, congregated in Collingwood and Tākaka to commemorate the end of the Great War and to remember the casualties of conflicts around the world.

The time and date of the commemorations are significant: At precisely 11am on 11 November 1918, following the signing of an armistice by German and Allied commanders, the guns fell silent across the Western Front thus ending four years of senseless and unremitting slaughter.

A century later, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, annual Armistice Day services reflect on that appalling conflict and on many other wars past and present.

In Collingwood, a gathering at the cenotaph heard Collingwood RSA President Paddy Gillooly deliver a short address before a minute’s silence was observed. Paddy then explained the significance of Armistice Day before talking about the small French town of Le Quesnoy which was liberated from four years of German occupation, just days before the end of the war, by the 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Despite the passage of 104 years, Paddy said that any New Zealand visitors would probably still be greeted with “a big hug”.

As the names of the local fallen were read out, Collingwood Area School (CAS) representatives Reuben Lane and Soul Maguire placed a poppy on a cross, which Paddy subsequently laid at the base of the cenotaph. Further wreaths were laid before bugler Ben Bickley played The Last Post while the flags were temporarily lowered and The Ode was recited – first in te reo by CAS head student Lilly Bain and then in English by Paddy, who concluded the service with a prayer.

In Tākaka, around 50 people assembled in Memorial Park, along with Tākaka Primary School students and youngsters from Golden Kids Early Learning Centre.

President of Golden Bay RSA Noel Baigent welcomed everyone with a short introductory speech, before the flags were lowered to half-mast accompanied by Willa Visker bugling The Last Post. After Noel’s reading of The Ode, came the traditional minute’s silence which ended with The Rouse and the standards being restored to the masthead.

The solemn ceremony recalling past sorrows was then

transformed into something more joyful and optimistic as the young students, led by Mana Lynch (5) and Chase McKay (6), launched into a heartfelt haka.

At the conclusion of the haka, wreaths were laid at the memorial by representatives off the RSA, and by youngsters from TPS and Golden Kids.

The school students continued their uplifting contribution with renditions of two famous WWI songs – It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack Up Your Troubles – plus the waiata Purea nei

At the end of the performance, spontaneous and enthusiastic applause broke out among the crowd, something Noel remarked upon before closing the ceremony with a prayer. “It’s not often you hear clapping at a remembrance service.”

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The New Zealand flag is lowered during the Armistice Day ceremony at the Collingwood cenotaph. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Tākaka Primary School students perform a haka at the Armistice Day commemoration at Tākaka Memorial Park. Photo: Jo Richards.

CAS students place poppies on a cross. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Farm project grows understanding

The recent community planting day at Wayne and Tyler Langford’s Go-Ahead Farm marked the end of the Farming 2030 project, initiated in 2018 by Debbie Pearson and Wayne.

“The pilot project was designed to share an understanding of how farming and environmental practices can sit side-byside for the benefit of all,” explained project leader Debbie. It aimed to harness knowledge and community input to develop more sustainable farming practices.

The project’s lofty goals included social, economic and environmental benefits to both the farm, owners, wider environment and community. Economic viability was also vital so they could provide options on other farms.

One highlight was the environmental panel of community members and some national experts who explored what changes in farm practices would produce those benefits.

Everybody on the panel provided valuable input, said Debbie, and the experts helped take concepts to the next level. Bringing people from different backgrounds together prompts new ideas you wouldn’t get any other way, “as in the Edward De Bono method”, she added.

The Regenerative Workshop by Jules Mathews (https:// www.tet.org.nz/projects/farming-2030/) was informative and very well explained, said Debbie. “The soil food-web test opened our eyes to what was going on beneath the ground with bacteria and fungi, and we learned how to use those results to direct what various paddocks needed to get the soil biology humming.” Those involved also became proficient at Visual Soil Assessments (https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/ publications/vsa-field-guide/) of the state of soils in each paddock, observed multi-sward on paddocks, and enabled Wayne to share the regeneration approaches he was trialling.

“The regenerative farming space is growing quickly with many looking at how they can reduce inputs while at the same not reducing profitability on farms. More facts and numbers are key. It’s good to see the current government investing in this.”

Observations show that diversity in pasture species is key to encouraging a wider variety of soil organisms.

Permaculture Design, by Robina McCurdy (Earthcare Education Aotearoa) and Nic Moon, identified ways to better manage water flows and plantings to support animal wellbeing and waterways (report also on earlier link). This led to several community events to plant riparian areas, create shelter and animal fodder, and protect wetlands.

Wayne said that without everyone’s help those stream plantings wouldn’t have got done. “It’s incredibly humbling to have a bunch of volunteers show up to help on their weekends.”

The ongoing farm comparison trials, however, weren’t completed. These were intended to compare conventional fertiliser use with a regenerative approach using the KinseyAlbrecht soil testing system along with soil food-web analysis. Debbie said this was disappointing, but they gained a much better understanding of the constraints farmers face. “We got to see first-hand that the effect of low payout on financial decisions on-farm, coupled with extreme weather conditions, led to challenges that did not allow trials to continue.”

Nonetheless, the farm continues to use the Kinsey-Albrecht soil testing method and mineral application as its primary approach to soil health. “This year’s focus is on increasing fungi and bacterial numbers to improve overall soil biology,” added Wayne.

The overall project aptly closed with a planting of a fodder shelterbelt by Robina McCurdy, partner Charley Bradley and other community members, followed by a final gathering to plant one of the farm wetlands.

Wayne and Tyler thanked all those involved, and all who “stopped us in the street to ask for advice or rung up with ideas.

“A massive heartfelt thanks to Debbie, who saw the vision of the project right from the start ... Her hours of paperwork and research really drove the project behind the scenes.” Christine Pullar was also a notable participant and even joined Wayne for a special milking experience before her recent passing.

Wayne says he has learned that it’s not about changing everything; even small tweaks can make a big difference.

“It is so easy to see everything going on above ground, but don’t forget about the life and biology of the soils below.”

SOL MORGAN

Wayne Langford (centre foreground) at the recent community planting day at Go-Ahead Farm wetlands. Photo: Supplied.

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Love our region and our lifestyle?

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

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.

There are many ways you can discuss the TEP and provide your input. 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.

Webinars are 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

Kūmanū Environmental team lending Tasman fish a leg up thanks to Jobs for Nature funding

The Tasman Jobs for Nature Fish Passage Project is entering a period of acceleration. Currently in year two of five, the project focuses on assessing and remediating in stream structures on private land in Tasman.

Residents in the Motueka Westbank and Collingwood areas may see our team as they visit properties as part of our efforts to improve fish passage.

What does this mean? Well, we’ll look at in stream structures like culverts to see if fish can pass through.

What a wetland! Waimea Delta enhancements take shape

There’s been some amazing progress on our Waimea Delta wetlands enhancement project in 2022.

Over the next two years, the area will see further targeted earthworks, weed control and planting to enhance the diversity in the area and create a rich habitat for rare marshland birds including the critically endangered matuku (Australasian bittern).

A carefully managed reset of the landscape at the start of the year has since allowed us to add some new plant life which, as the image shows, has already made a significant impact.

How can we be more welcoming in Tasman?

We are set to launch a survey to capture the viewpoints of the wider community on how inclusive we are to newcomers.

Welcoming Communities Officer Birte BeckerSteel wants to hear from people of different ages, ethnicities, and professions from right across our District.

The plan is to get a broad overview of good initiatives, existing gaps, and new ideas about creating a more cohesive society.

People will be asked how welcoming our communities and workplaces feel. What makes newcomers feel like they belong and what can be done to improve community connectiveness in our increasingly ethnically diverse region.

Birte says the answers to these questions will then shape a ‘Welcoming Plan’ which will become our local guide for more inclusive communities across Tasman District.

She says one specific focus will be on rural parts of the region and to do this we will be running a series of ‘Global Cafes’. These are social events to encourage conversations about inclusion and belonging.

“We want to plan these events collaboratively and invite employers, community groups and interested individuals to get in touch.”

To find out more contact birte.becker-steel@tasman.govt.nz

If they can’t, or are unlikely to, we try and fix that. How? With the use of materials such as rubber aprons, mussel spat rope and baffles. It usually takes around 15 to 30 minutes, then we are on our way again.

With the valued efforts of our contractor field team from Kūmanū Environmental and the support of landowners across the District, the project has made some significant achievements in our first year.

In year one, 809 assessments and 145 remediations were achieved, with the focus areas being the valleys around Motueka and Tapawera.

As with any long-term project, we have also learnt plenty in the first year which will help us with our planning and execution going forward.

Our year two expectations involve having over 1,400 assessments and 504 remediations completed.

We expect to complete 4,350 assessments and 1,566 remediations throughout the five-year project.

If you are keen to know more, visit tasman.govt.nz and search ‘Fish Passage project updates’.

Pictured above: Ellie and Reann, part of the fish passage team, finish up a culvert remediation.

The first stage of this wetland creation project, designed to enhance the ecological value of Waimea Delta, began with earthworks in March. Initial work focused on creating open water areas alongside the existing channel to increase the area of open water.

Terrestrial planting around the area occurred over winter, followed by further wetland planting in spring. We were fortunate that the area and our work were not adversely affected by recent weather events.

As well as creating a thriving wetland, we want to ensure the Waimea Delta is a safe environment for the wildlife making a habitat there.

With this in mind, predator control is also ongoing with the support and mahi of Tasman Environmental Trust / Battle for the Banded Rail volunteers.

Phase two will take place in early 2023. The broader work plan includes widening channels and creating new swamps and marsh to create diverse wildlife habitats and enhance habitat connectivity.

The project has been made possible by funding from the Ministry for the Environment and Tasman District Council through the Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao scheme.

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.

Operations Committee

Thursday 24 November, 9.30 am

Joint Shareholders Committee Tuesday 29 November, 11.00 am. No public forum

Kia ora koutou e te whānau

• 20 October: A 36-year-old local male was trespassed from a local address after Police became aware of an historic assault.

• 20 October: A local male had his car green stickered due to it not being up to warrant-of-fitness standard. As we get busier with visitors we get more lost and found property jobs. There is a drop box next to the front door of the Police station, so please drop off anything you find. Include a note with your name and contact details if you are happy for the owner to contact you to say thanks. I am always impressed by our locals and visitors who are wonderfully honest and good at handing found items to Police. One year we had $3000 cash handed in! Police hold found items for one month and are pretty good and tracking down the owners.

• 3 November: Police received a complaint of fraud following a failed online transaction. Please take every precaution to protect yourself online. Use the more reputable platforms and their safe trade option if available. It is very difficult to hold these offenders to account, especially if they are offshore.

• 4 November: A 47-year-old local female was issued fines and demerit points for speeding and excess breath alcohol.

• 11 November: A 29-year-old intoxicated local male caused Police to be called out in the middle of the night after staggering around knocking on people’s doors in Commercial Street. This sort of behaviour is likely to get you a one-way trip to the Nelson Police cells.

• 11 November: An 18-year-old local male was warned for careless driving after crashing into the back of a vehicle at the intersection of SH60 and Pupu Valley Road. Nobody was injured.

Police are investigating a number of complaints about a vehicle undergoing sustained loss of traction.

A young local female has been warned for graffiti after tagging a concrete road abutment on the Tākaka Hill. You know the spot, birds are real BTW!

• 13 November: Police received a complaint of breach of the peace following an incident in Collingwood. All parties were spoken to.

Enjoy the sunshine, stay safe, and be kind to each other.

Drop in for Monday morning Māori

Anne Harvey, a local teacher of the Te Ataarangi language course, is hosting a Monday morning drop-in korero Māori session in Tākaka.

“This [Golden Bay Arts Council space] is so good cos it’s easy for people to pop in for five minutes, have a quick korero a cuppa,” said Anne.

She is grateful to Trash Palace for its donation, which pays for 10 weeks’ hire of the space, plus biscuits and beverages.

Several te reo Māori speakers, from beginners to those more fluent, attended the first drop-in. While numbers vary, Anne says she’s not concerned if only a few people turn up.

“It doesn’t matter if there’s only one other person to talk to – or if there’s 10 other people – that’s fine,” she said.

Her idea had been simmering for a while, since she and a group of te reo Māori speakers spent regular time together “doing all sorts of fun things”.

“It was a few years ago. We would go out and about....we played mini-golf, croquet, picked up rubbish from the beach... and we’d korero Māori the whole time.”

Servicing the Bay from the Bay

At a recent gathering of past and present Te Ataarangi students, te reo advocate Chrissy Piper noted that Golden Bay has a high number of te reo speakers. Inspired, Anne decided to start something on an informal basis.

“It’s not a class, it’s drop-in,” she said.

Anne had provided a few props this week, for those who are new to korero Māori and perhaps a bit nervous about conversing in te reo yet. Everyone is welcome, whether fluent, novice, or a bit “rusty”.

Drop into 24 Commercial Street any time from 10am to midday on a Monday.

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Claire French, left, is a first year Te Ataarangi student who popped in recently to korero Māori. Host, Anne Harvey provided some props to help practice speaking te reo. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Writer completes Kahurangi trilogy

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay writer Gerard Hindmarsh has released his latest collection of stories about north-west Nelson.

Kahurangi Out West completes Gerard’s Kahurangi trilogy, and with it around eight years of research, writing and publication.

Anyone who has read Kahurangi Calling (2010) and/or Kahurangi Stories (2017) will know what to expect from this third and final instalment; highly engaging tales of the region’s rich and colourful social history told by someone with a deep love and understanding of the area and its people.

Gerard’s distinctive style projects local history through a very personal lens – focusing on extraordinary individuals and weaving their separate stories into a coherent whole.

The author asserts that people provide the most interesting subjects “It’s the human stuff. I’ve had wonderful experiences speaking to old people. It’s such a privilege to be told all the best things in life.”

Kahurangi Out West features another cast of fascinating characters including uranium fossickers, cattle drovers, intrepid photographers, dam-builders and loggers.

Asked to highlight stand-out individuals, Gerard names Charlie Jacobsen – who has an entire chapter devoted to his life of “adventure and mayhem” spent in and around Kahurangi. “He was born in Puramahoi and discovered uranium when he was 70 years-old,” says Gerard.

He follows up with frontier photographer Fred Tyree and Patarau farmer Harry Richards but, in fairness, could have chosen any one of the richly-storied individuals honoured throughout the 20 chapters.

The journey from concept to bookshop shelf has been a story in itself, explains Gerard who published Kahurangi Out West under his own Swamp Press label. “It’s been a marathon; when the writing’s over, that’s just the start; there are 140 photos and captions, and it has to be edited, sub-edited, laid out. Then there are the queries – checking facts with families.

And the index is the worst thing in the world.”

Fortunately, the author didn’t have to do everything himself; Mark Jones of Tākaka-based Roving Tortoise arranged the layout. “He’s done a really great job,”says Gerard.

With the completion of his latest book, Gerard is about to begin a new chapter in his professional life – a switch from real-life stories to fictional tales. Advancing glaucoma means his eyesight is deteriorating to the point where reading documents, studying photographs and using a keyboard and monitor has become problematic, but it’s not going to stop him from following his passion. “I write because I love it.”

As well as moving into fiction-writing, Gerard is starting to use dictation software, and is decidedly up-beat. “I’m just going to keep a good attitude, and I’ve got my family around me.” His creative vision remains undimmed, however, and he is full of new projects ideas. “I’ve got a list in my head as long as my arm.”

Over years of research, interviews and writing, the author has accumulated an impressive collection of documents and photos. “I’m really good at file-keeping,” says Gerard, who intends to donate his archive to Golden Bay Museum. “I never want it to be lost.”

In the meantime, in a race against his ailing eyesight, he is about to embark on a trip to the Marquesas Islands. “I want to see the Pacific again.”

While many tales of north-west Nelson remain to be told, whoever takes up the task could do worse than start with the story of the extraordinary Gerard Hindmarsh of Tukurua.

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A helping hand for homesteaders

Need help or advice running your lifestyle block, or working towards homestead self-sufficiency? Need a holiday, or just another pair of expert hands?

Local qualified veterinary technician Olly Ricketts has created Homestead and Farming Services, tailor-made for the Bay’s small-farm market.

Olly explains that in practical terms this is “looking after lifestyle blocks, holistic animal health, animal and human education, temping for farmers and property stock/pet sittings.”

Olly has a background in animal husbandry and farm management, and a lifetime of experience, starting with her childhood spent on farms. Her experience extends to cows, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, dogs and chickens. Also assisting in the business is Olly’s husband, Jeremy Ricketts, who has a degree in agricultural business management and a career in farm management. Most of Olly’s professional practise has been working alongside Jeremy in farm management roles. Collectively, the couple have 36 years of animal husbandry and farming experience.

“My favourite type of work is anything to do with animals and being out and about outdoors. I particularly like meeting people around the Bay who are into sustainable living and self-sufficiency,” says Olly.

The service is client-led and tailored to individual situations. If you need a break, Olly will step in for relief and temping work for farmers, minding their property, stock, and pets.

“We also do farm advisory and property development for sustainable and regenerative future planning. This is the process of looking at what you [the farmer] want to achieve with your land, animals, etc, and designing a solution,” says Olly. This could take the form of setting up garden irrigation to support rotational crops and minimise water wastage; animal and human training for those new to owning animals; or domestic (household milking goat, sheep, cow) training to make prepare the animal for that type of interaction. If you are looking for a family homestay for your dog(s), Olly will provide a family environment homestay care.

Olly tells The GB Weekly that her farming techniques are based on holistic practice, “which means it is typically a nonpharmaceutical approach to health and wellbeing – and

always what is best for the animal or land. This ties into my core values of animal first, holistic health, sustainable, regenerative property development for self-sufficiency”.

It seems there is not much that Olly can’t turn her hand to. Homestead and Farming Services: ph 027 516 3393.

Olly Ricketts with Chrystal, a white Galloway, on her own small block in Tukurua. Photo: Supplied.

RESULTS / Hua tākaro

BRIDGE

9 November. Championship Pairs Session 8: P Panzeri/J Pemberton 62.04%; L and D Jerram 61.59%; H Curtis/J Harper 56.39%. H/cap: P Panzeri/J Pemberton 59.04%; L and D Jerram 57.59%; H and S Rinaldi 54.29%. 11 November. Friday Champs Session 11: J Massey 59.04%; D Perreau 62.50%; A Scotland 56.82%. H/cap: J Massey 67.91%; P O’Connor 63.75%; A Scotland 62.82%.

AGM NOTICES

COLLINGWOOD Memorial Hall Triennial Meeting. Monday 5 December, 7.30pm, all welcome. A TDC representative will be in attendance. Election of officers for the next three years. Come along and support this local treasure which has been extensively refurbished.

TAKAKA Golf Club Inc AGM, Saturday 3 December, 2.30pm at the Golf Club Rooms. All welcome.

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

Remembering with love Toby James Sims ‘Baz’ 22.5.82 - 24.11.99 Always in our hearts and thoughts

Ataarangi Ki Te Tauihu , Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre, mural with Golden Bay Arts Council, GB Mountain Bike Club, Santa Parade – Rec Centre.

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

GOLDEN Bay Senior Citizens members’ Christmas lunch will be held at Molly B’s Pōhara at 12 noon on Thursday 8 December. Numbers to 525 9242.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

WARINTON Orchards. Looking for berry pickers, 12-15 years, limited number needed. Also a limited number of adults. Ph 525 9491, evenings please.

Health Care Assistants

(Casual positions available)

Show Day - Collingwood Boys & Girls Agricultural Club

Would like to say a big THANK YOU to the following businesses and people for their sponsorship, support and help to make our event possible.

It is wonderful to see the community get behind this event and allow our children to showcase their talents, dedication and hard work.

Golden Bay Provincial Rural Women, Hack ‘n Stay Horse Vaulting Team, Lone Star Farms, Our Judges & Assistants, Exhibitors and Support People, Stall Holders, and the many helpers that work behind the scenes.

WE THANK YOU ALL!

10 years have passed since you were lost to us. So much has changed yet it still feels like yesterday you walked this life with us.

Our love for you is unchanged and our memories are still so clear and for that we will forever be grateful. You are always and will be forever deeply missed by those who were lucky enough to be your family and friends.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

GOLDEN Bay Senior Citizens Hall charge is now $10/hour. Bookings can be made at Golden Bay Coachlines.

AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666.

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

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.

TRASH Palace’s donations for September and October: Arts Council youth art workshops, HipHop Dance Company, Collingwood Area School prize giving, Takaka Fire Brigade, Collingwood Fire Brigade, Youth Sewing Group, Golden Bay High School prize givings and magazine, Pohara Boat Club, Te

Golden Bay Weaner Calf and Store Cattle Sale

Thursday 24 November 2022

Duncan McKenzie’s saleyards – Takaka Commencing at 1pm

Entries to date: 30 Hereford Friesian x Yearling Steers 15 Hereford x Yearling Steers 15 Hereford x Yearling Heifers 10 Friesian Yearling Bulls 5 Murray Grey Yearling Heifers 3 Shorthorn Yearling Heifers 165 Friesian Bull Calves 50 Angus x Bull Calves 20 Angus x Steer Calves 42 Hereford x Bull Calves 10 Speckled Park x Bull Calves 15 Speckled Park x Heifer Calves 35 Angus x Heifer Calves 25 Hereford x Heifer Calves 5 Murray Grey x Heifer Calves

Further entries are still being accepted We will also offer calves on behalf of IHC and Collingwood Rugby Club

All enquiries: Craig Taylor ph 0274 357 437 PGG Wrightson Auctioneers Takaka/Nelson

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

GARAGE sale. Saturday 26 November, Park Avenue. Signs out at 12pm, make an afternoon of it.

LOOM, well-loved small floor loom, maximum weaving width 25” (64cm). Ph 524 8989.

NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2023. Ph 525 6183.

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

WARINTON ORCHARDS. Berry season approaching. Time to place your Christmas order. Raspberries and boysenberries. Ph 525 9491, evenings or leave a message.

AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.

TV, LG 42-inch, not smart. Offers. Ph 027 693 1125.

REMINGTON spring airgun rifle, .177 caliber, with scope. As new. $350 ono. Ph 524 8989.

Would you like to live and work in one of New Zealand’s most desirable destinations?

At the same time, you can gain valuable qualifications whilst working in a supportive and dedicated team of health professionals?

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our dedicated team who are committed to providing the very best in health care to the Golden Bay community.

Our Health Care Assistants are supported through career progression, including apprenticeships in conjunction with Career Force, which is an accredited NZQA Qualification.

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.

About You

• Experience in General/Aged Care is desirable

• Friendly, helpful and compassionate

Please note to apply for this position you must:

1. Be eligible to work in NZ

2. Receive a satisfactory police check

3. Be vaccinated against Covid-19 (Primary Course)

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 at nbph.org.nz/careers

Please note we do not hold any CVs so prior unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to reapply.

Vacancies open until positions filled.

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

In Memory of Mark Fowler

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

/ Pānui a whānui

Registered Nurses

We are looking for some dynamic Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team who are committed to providing the very best in health care to the Golden Bay community.

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.

About You You will need to have:

• A current practicing certificate.

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

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

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 AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $40 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

FOUND. Wheel, may have come off a vehicle, East Tākaka Road, couple of weeks ago. Ph 525 8186.

WANTED / Hiahia

GRAZING for pony and small horse. Barefoot. Part-time ok. Responsible adult owners. Ph Janet 027 446 9846.

SHIPPING containers. Ph Olly 027 825 3626.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Situated on the outskirts of Collingwood you would 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 approximately 64 m² plus decks, this fully insulated and double glazed home has everything you need, a wood burner keeps things cozy and mains power water and sewer keep things simple The layout provides one bedroom, adjacent bathroom, compact laundry, and open plan living and dining Tucked between the native plants are fruit trees aplenty, and a tunnel house too Tender, offers invited over $400,000, closes 29th November, 4pm

Saturday 19th November

24 Carter Road, Collingwood 2297 Takaka Collingwood Highway NEW 9 Ruataniwha Drive, Collingwood

Sunday 20th November

21 Falconer Road , Pohara 20a Motupipi Street, Takaka

12:00 12:30pm 1:00 1:30pm 2:00 2:30pm

1:00 1:30pm 2:00 2:30pm

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

5444sqm

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

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.

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.

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.

At 164sqm, this house is big on space and storage, the floor plan is bigger than most homes in Takaka, and ideal for anyone wanting comfort and convenience The master bedroom has a walk through wardrobe and ensuite bathroom A study nook is a clever designed feature, complete with extra power points Two more double bedrooms each have big closets In addition to the family sized bathroom with bath and shower there is a separate toilet; and you walk through the Laundry to access the garage Contact Billy for full information

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.

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

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 Ian Smith.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER

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

TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER

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

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz.

WEDNESDAY 23 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 24 NOVEMBER

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

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.

SOUND JOURNEY WITH SIKA. Didgeridoo, drum, flute and voice. Pōhara Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Book online $40, www. sikamusic.com, door sales $50 (if there’s enough space).

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

LATER EVENTS

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

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

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 – CANCELLED due to Covid.

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

Wed 30th FORGOTTEN ATLAS - Rennie and Colm play acoustic dance music that will set the Celtic spirit inside of you on fire. $15.

Thu 24th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome.

DECEMBER

Sat 3rd MUSSEL INN 30th BIRTHDAY PARTY!! with THE COWPOKERS + THE FRASER ROSS EXPERIENCE + RAMSHACKLE

Sat 31st New Year’s Eve tickets available now @ Eventfinda. GENRE FLIUD + DOW P’DOW DOW + DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS. $35 - limited. $40 gate sales from 5pm if available.

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

Saturday: Winds tending northerly and easing. Rain changing to showers, a few heavy with isolated thunder Sunday: Light winds. Some showers, a few heavy at first with isolated thunder. Showers becoming isolated later Monday: Northerlies freshening, then tending lighter northwest. Showers becoming widespread and a few heavy with isolated thunderstorms Tuesday: Norwesterlies freshening again. Scattered showers, becoming frequent and sometimes heavy

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59 MOTUPIPI ST, TĀKAKA • 3 bedroom character villa • Recently modernised • Fully fenced established gardens • Close to Town & schools • 1221sqm ideal for the family Ref: GB3910 Offers Over $795,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

78 DODSON RD, CENTRA

• 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

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39 DODSON RD, CENTRAL

• x2 two bedroom homes

• On just over 1500sqm

• Great workshop & sheds

• Established gardens

• Close to school, hospital, town….

Ref: GB3903 $920,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

LIKING LIGAR BAY!

LOT 31 MATENGA RD, • Titles are now issued • 744sqm section to play with • Flat & easily accessible

• Get your plans & call your builder

• A short stroll to Ligar Bay Beach

Ref: GB3893 $375,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 or belinda@goldenbayproperty.com