The GB Weekly - 7 October 2022

Last chance to cast vote

Rescue heli appeal

For those who have called on its services, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter has often meant the difference between life and death.

For those who haven’t, it’s good to know that it’s there, just in case. Many, however, may be unaware that the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust (NMRHT) is a charity-run community service that relies on community fundraising to supplement contributions from ACC and Ministry of Health.

As part of that community effort, people across the Top of the South are being asked to get behind October’s NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal.

NBS CEO Tony Cadigan explains why his organisation supports the NMRHT. “NBS is a major sponsor of the Trust because their work aligns so well to our own goal of making a meaningful difference in our communities.” He says every donation makes a difference. “When you support the appeal, you are directly helping to keep this helicopter crew in the air, doing an absolutely incredible job year-round that no-one else can do.”

NMRHT general manager Paula Muddle underlines the appeal’s importance.

“Fundraising and donations contribute 40 per cent of the costs of this essential service. We have a $1.65 million shortfall in operational costs each year to fundraise for,” Paula says. “We are incredibly grateful for the community’s support, and in particular for the support from all of our sponsors, including NBS’s ongoing financial assistance.”

With the polls closing at noon tomorrow, time is running out for voters to have their say in the local body elections.

A late rush may boost ballot-box returns but, earlier this week, official figures showed turnout across the Tasman District was tracking lower than it was at the equivalent stage in the 2019, 2016 and 2013 elections.

Golden Bay’s electors, however, are revealing themselves to be some of the district’s keenest voters. The returns data tabulated on the electionz.com website as of noon Wednesday 5 October indicated that a total of 1558 (35.8%) of Golden Bay’s 4357 electors had cast their votes.

In the district’s other wards, percentage turnout was as follows: Lakes-Murchison (37.3); Moutere-Waimea (32.4); Richmond (31.5); and Motueka (31.1).

Extrapolating these latest figures, taking

into account previous patterns of voting, suggests that the final turnout for Tasman will be around 50 per cent, typical for a local election in the district. This compares to the historically high general election turnouts; for example, in 2020, over 85 per cent of the West Coast-Tasman electorate voted.

Local Government New Zealand chief executive Susan Freeman-Greene urges voters to turn out. “Twice as many people get out to have their say when it comes to who represents them in central government. This year we want everyone to encourage one other person to vote in the local elections because we all have a role to play to ‘up the vote’.”

The fact that half of those eligible are unlikely to vote in the current election is perhaps surprising bearing in mind the number of highly significant and controversial issues facing council and its ratepayers over the coming triennium. It may also be of

concern given the consensus among political scientists that democratic systems perform better when more people vote.

When The GB Weekly visited Tasman District Council’s Service Centre in Tākaka on Tuesday morning this week, there was a steady trickle of voters passing through its doors.

After depositing her voting papers in the orange wheelie bin, local resident Beth McCarthy explained why she had not done it earlier. “I knew who I didn’t want, but took a while to decide who I was going to vote for.” Beth said she “always” voted in local elections and encouraged others to do the same. “Go out and vote; make sure you have your say.”

Shortly after Beth left the building local historian Robert Jenkin arrived to cast his ballot. “Local democracy is important,” said Robert. “It will affect our future.”

After a month of campaigning, those...

All funds raised go towards the operation of the service, which is available around the clock, 365 days a year. In a typical year, the crew – pilots, crewmen and paramedics –respond to around 500 call-outs, with each mission costing an average of $3,500.

The crew call Golden Bay missions “the milk run” and reckon they can reach any part of the Bay in around 20 minutes.

During October donations can be made at any NBS Branch, or online, and can be a general donation or to cover the specific cost of essential gear such as a paramedic’s helmet or crew member’s harness.

Coming soon, and new to this year’s appeal, is the “10 for 10 Challenge” – a “funraiser” in which people post a video of themselves doing 10 push ups on social media. For every video posted, NBS will donate $10 to its appeal.

For more information and/or to make a donation, go to: nbshelicopterappeal.nz

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Golden Bay resident Robert Jenkin casts his vote at Tasman District Council Service Centre in Tākaka earlier this week.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Bay Biologicals: new social enterprise

Elliot Cleland has green fingers – and he is using them to drive a low carbon social enterprise by bio-fermenting garden weeds and creating a natural fertiliser, Bay Biologicals.

Elliot is the gardens manager at the Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre (SLC), aka Community Gardens. There, a team of students, teachers and volunteers are applying a proven technique of combining local garden waste and organic material (in this instance comfrey and stinging nettle) to make a fermented fertiliser.

Elliot explains: “We combine waste and beneficial biology, such as lactic acid bacteria, and age it in barrels. This is then fermented for several weeks, depending on the temperature.”

The output is a liquid solution that can be diluted to various strengths. “We use it to good effect on our seedlings to promote growth, and as foliar feeding, which is applying a mist to the underside of leaves at certain time of day to quickly deliver nutrients to any plant.”

The process is “nonindustrial with a tiny carbon footprint,” says Elliot. It is entirely done by hand with the product harvested, created, and bottled on site. It is sold via the SLC shop on Waitapu Road, Tākaka, and will be available from October at the Village Market. The price point is about $15 for 750ml, which in turn makes about 150 litres of ready-to-use fertiliser.

At the SLC, momentum is also gathering for its introduced “Salad Club” subscription service, which offers subscribers regular consignments of SLC-grown mix of microgreens, wild harvested greens and edible flowers. Profits are returned to the SLC (a not-for-profit operation) to pay for staff and garden resources. “The aim of the gardens is to improve the wellbeing of the community, primarily through access to health food – of which this initiative forms a part,” says Elliot.

Elliot encourages those wishing to play a part at SLC or who are simply curious to learn about bio-ferments to “come and have a chat, walk the gardens, or attend Community Wednesdays – learn by being a part of it. The garden is a resource for the community, by the community and it is accessible and available to all”.

SLC organic gardening tutor Sol Morgan is excited about the venture.

“The creation of biological fertilisers fits with our philosophy [at SLC], benefits the community, utilises waste products and generates an income. It’s the ultimate social enterprise.”

Bayleys in the Bay

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with a backlog of previously uncertain buyers, Bayleys salespeople

acclimated to new conditions and know fresh supply, stabilising mortgage lending

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seasonal optimism are encouraging signs to make a

This confidence is a coup for sellers, who can count on refreshed interest across the country as market participants become more motivated to secure a new home

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Surveying park’s bird population

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park and the birds within it. Predator trap lines have been run for years in a bid to boost bird populations and aid native tree regeneration.

Five years ago the guardianship was extended when a group of bird surveyors got together to carry out the first community bird survey, which then became an annual event. If you’re in the park during the last week of November in the early morning you are likely to spot the surveyors as they make their way along the trails, charts in hand, annotating the birds they hear and see.

The purpose of the survey is to establish a baseline of bird data to enable park custodians Tim Eckert and Jane Greatrex and DOC advisors to better understand variation in bird numbers over time and their territorial preferences. The data also informs about the behaviour of different species and where trappers might best place their traps. The park on the eastern side of the Tākaka-Collingwood highway is designated by eight trails, each of which has a marker every 200 metres. The surveyors stand at each marker for five minutes listening, watching and annotating before moving on.

Native bird species in the park include pīpīwharauoa (shining cuckoo), miromiro (tomtit) (few in number but consistently present), korimako, pīwakawaka, tūī, riroriro (grey warbler) mātātā (fernbird), weka, and kererū alongside the introduced species.

The data this year is especially informative because it enables the group to compare species annually over the past five years. Overall, the range of species and their selected habitats is fairly consistent. The ratio of native to introduced species hasn’t changed a lot either, with native birds overall more prevalent than introduced. Year-on-year finches (chaffinch, yellow finch, green finch) are the most common species recorded, with tūī/ bellbird taking second place. Grey warblers appear to be on the increase over time despite the consistent presence of shining

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cuckoos. Tūī/bellbird numbers were lower for 2021 for reasons unknown, although the finding was supported anecdotally by residents who also reported low numbers about. Weather makes a difference to the overall number of birds recorded, and the surveyors have learnt there is little point standing in the rain waiting for birds to sing or to appear.

Suze Lord, who co-ordinates the survey each year, says “It’s fantastic to have a committed group of surveyors. It runs seamlessly with each person knowing exactly what is required which helps to reduce data error. However, the group is always on the lookout for more people.”

If you would like to be involved in the bird survey or take a look at the data, please contact Suze Lord on 021 106 3172 or Jane Greatrex on 021 0883 7327.

Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with any queries, thoughts, observations. Thanks as always to you all, to Jane and Tim, to Henry for data checks, and to Dick Nicholls for his vision for Milnthorpe Park.

Members of the Milnthorpe bird surveyors group getting ready for another season. From left, Tim Eckert, Reen McMillan, John Weeber, Jane Greatrex, Suze Lord, John Chamberlain, Kathy Earnshaw, Ian Morgan, Pauline Watts. Bird surveyors not present: Henry Dixon, Anna Mather, Tom Veitch, Dan Jessep. Photo: Submitted.

Last-minute voting

Better off with Three Waters?

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You have probably heard the advice about internet scams –“If it sounds too good to be true it probably is”. If you drill into the background of the Better Off Funding package highlighted on the front page of last week’s GB Weekly (GBW, 30/9) I’d say we are all being scammed.

Some might think that the Government spending our taxes on actual real things rather than consultants is a good thing, but check out the small print – $1 billion of the Better Off Funding package is being funded by debt to be taken on by the new Water Service Entities. This is interesting as the legislation to establish these entities has yet to complete the Parliamentary process, with the select committee still to report back. (Even though the CEO roles have been advertised.)

So… it looks like we are being bribed with money that doesn’t yet exist borrowed by an entity that has yet to be established without a CEO or board to actually make the decision to undertake the borrowing. All this sleight of hand to borrow money without it showing up on the Government balance sheet.

Just a thought – wouldn’t it be a smarter move to actually fund local government sufficiently to make the needed investment in water infrastructure – just like governments used to do?

Three Waters “bribe”

Mik Symmons

Interesting to see the projects Tasman District Council wants to spend the Government’s bribe on. Hold the phone. The horse hasn’t bolted just yet.

Government is willing to give $2 billion in recognition of the transfer of responsibility for the three waters service delivery from councils nationwide to the new Three Waters Services Entities. This money can be spent by councils as they best see fit, nothing to do with the three waters services themselves.

Sure, all councils will find worthy causes and projects to spend this on, and in doing so, will lose sight of what most councils will lose – control over the management of their own assets.

The Government states that assets will still belong to councils and their ratepayer base, but how much notice of small far-flung communities like ours all around the country will be taken by a group we have so little in common with and so little percentage of representation?

So, with elections over and done with, don’t let’s lie down on this issue. Even if the outcome is finalised, “do not go gentle into that good night, old age should burn and rave at close of day”.

Perks of a plant-based diet

Andy Williams

Recently I was asked what I think is the important thing to tackle for climate change. Here goes.

Imagine if we all adopt a varied, plant-based diet... now, not down the track. No more paying high prices for meat, fish and dairy. Your diet will be less expensive, and healthier for your body. Land usage will be more productive and organic prices lower because that method of crop-growing will become the norm. Organic compost works. Smaller farm blocks are suitable for sustainable multi-cropping so no need for big farm mortgages. No more artificial nitrogen; therefore, cleaner waterways as fewer animals occupy the land and industrial

animal cruelty ends. De-growth in unsustainable industries will happen, all measures, all these being necessary to lower climate change risk.

No more “by-catch” of vulnerable marine mammals and birds or dredging of seabeds that leaves a cemetery of broken species on the seabed, thus leading to healthier oceans.

With public health improved, hospitals could cope more easily as a result of less demand so waiting lists would be reduced.

Sounds like heaven on earth to me. So, stop dreaming. Do it. Be kind to yourselves and the planet. In less than one month you will notice improved energy and health changes for the better. After that, let’s have your findings.

Karen Brookes

Fisheries Amendment Bill – amended

Further to my letter published last week ( GBW, 30/9) regarding the Fisheries Amendment Bill. Between the time I submitted the letter and the day it was published, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, David Parker, changed his mind. Minister Parker decided via a Supplementary Order Paper that the Bill will be enacted in two halves. The underhand and contentious add-ons in the second half of the Bill will be considered separately from the straightforward provisions for cameras on commercial vessels and the land-all-catch provisions. This conservative and sensible decision is exactly what we – the people who care about restored abundance in our fishery – wanted from Minister Parker.

The reactions of politicians of all stripes to the use of Supplementary Order Paper are instructive. ACT, National and The Greens spokespeople on fisheries revealed much about the thinking in their parties. Hansard has it all – word for word.

We have learnt three things from this exercise: 1. There are people who seek to extract the maximum amount of fish without listening to the scientific knowledge that supports more conservation and a fairer set of management strategies; 2. Those people appear to have some influence over MPI officials; 3. Concerted efforts by concerned citizens who make an effort to submit on important matters can succeed.

Neil Wilson

More books for library

On behalf of the Collingwood Memorial Library I would like to thank Tasman District Council for its generous grant to the library.

This will be used to purchase new titles every month, as suggested by our members, and enable us to keep a stock of up-to-date and popular reading. We are also adding to our collection of children’s books.

Membership of the library is free and we are keen to attract new members. We are holding an Open Day and Book Sale on Saturday 22 October and encourage anyone who enjoys books to call by.

Our library is a unique and valuable asset to our community.

Once again, many thanks to the TDC for its ongoing support.

Kate Heal

Action, not words, needed on climate

I’m disappointed that the Labour Government has fine words on climate change action, notably at the recent United Nations gathering, but is refusing to pass Green member of parliament Eugenie Sage’s private members bill which would

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ensure no further mining on conservation land.

In fact, refusing to do so encourages a faster path to worse weather but I’m sure the uncaring mining companies will be delighted. This bill can’t be passed without Labour backing which holds the majority. Action speaks louder than words.

“Nuclear Moment!” was Jacinda’s cry seven years ago. I’m sure that like me, many breathed a sigh of relief feeling this meant that action on the climate threat was in safe hands. However, even the very obvious move of banning synthetic fertiliser to reduce cattle numbers, and thus help clean up our waterways, is still to happen. It appears that economic growth, rather than the de-growth needed, is still being backed; plundering rather than conservation. Yes, we will all have to tighten our belts but that’s preferable to losing our lives by inaction.

If you actually care about the future of your descendants, take a free moment to email the government before this bill comes up for discussion, to say so and to demand climate action. Yes, your view does count but will only make an impact if there is a deluge of protest. Take action to protect your families and our beautiful country.

Karen Brookes

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Electing our team of two

We are aware that the Local Government Act is being reviewed and reformed. One statement from Stuart Cosby, president of Local Government New Zealand, is to elect councillors who “think like the community they represent”. We have four names in the hat, from which we elect two to represent Golden Bay.

Two candidates have served us “for better or worse“ over one term of three years. The other two are unknown, but offer the promise of loyal service with “a clean sheet”.

May we find on Saturday 8 October, that we have elected a team of two who will represent our ward with vigour, passion and love for living here. Who will “think like our community”, who will hold to their election profile statements, and be accountable for their failures.

Rural Women’s Day

Reg Turner

Golden Bay Rural Women will celebrate Rural Women’s Day on 20 October at 11.30am with a luncheon and guest speaker at Collingwood Tavern. The speaker, Pam Henson, will be talking about her time teaching in Shimshal a small Pakistani village in the Karakoram Mountains near the Chinese border.

She has written two books about her experiences and founded a trust that has for 20 years raised funds to help village students attend further education.

All Golden Bay Women are warmly invited to join us for this day and listen to the adventures of this remarkable woman working in a very different culture and an isolated rural community.

The lunch costs $30; please contact Barbara McKay to let her know you are coming: bmnbjmckay@gmail.com or 524 8337.

Everyone is most welcome to join us celebrating our lives as women who live rurally.

Carolyn McLellan, President Golden Bay Provincial Rural Women NZ

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The enduring spirit of humanity in healthcare: what happened when AT&R flexed to include a COVID ward

AT&R stands for Assessment, Treatment, and Rehab. Lisa Turner, the ward’s Charge Nurse Manager, explains that the service rehabilitates people who have come into hospital after an acute life event and need more time before returning to the community.

“We see about 25% of the stroke patients that come through the hospital,” Lisa says. “We see people who have broken their hips, pelvis, or upper arms. New amputees who need to learn how to transfer to wheelchairs or walk on a prosthetic leg. People who have been deconditioned after a long time in hospital, for example after pneumonia. We’ll try and strengthen them up.”

However, the pandemic saw the AT&R change its structure to a mixed model ward, meaning one wing was converted to isolate and care for COVID-19 patients while the rest of the ward remained business as usual. Twice, AT&R changed to become a full COVID ward when required. This brought in a new set of challenges and a new way of managing patient care, explains Lisa.

“I think I went home on a Friday afternoon and come Monday morning we were 100% full of isolation. Every single room,” Lisa says of the

Omicron peak. “Eighteen COVID patients and two flu patients.”

Shifts like these are carefully considered balancing acts, intended to prioritise safety and provide the best outcome possible for patients under difficult circumstances. “I think people would be surprised at what is being managed down here.” Including the effort the team makes to deliver meals as quickly as possible without the aid of a meal trolley. The trolley could not enter the ward if it would be

returning back to the hospital kitchen, which presented a challenge in passing out meals.

“If you don’t get it out fairly quickly the food is cold by the time it gets to the patients, which is not very nice for people who are not feeling well anyway,” Lisa says – a sentiment that speaks volumes about the way she thinks of patient care.

To Lisa and the AT&R staff, simple pleasures like warm meals are not a nicety or a second thought: they are a part of a wholeperson approach to care, recovery, and rehabilitation. Lisa extends her deep gratitude to the household staff, who followed in-depth cleaning protocols within the COVID ward on top of their normal cleaning duties. She also acknowledges the Allied Health Therapists for their ability to remain resilient and adaptable when a full COVID ward meant their patients were relocated, and as a result, so was their place of work. Equally the Vulnerable Health staff who followed COVID-positive patients to the ward.

“Overall the team has done exceptionally well. They have just jumped at the opportunity to gain extra skills along the way but they have not lost their rehab skills.”

To read this story in full head to: www.nmdhb.govt.nz

• Visiting hours are strictly 2.30pm-8pm.

• A maximum of two visitors at a time will be allowed to visit ward patients during visiting hours.

• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children too young to wear a mask appropriately may not visit at this time.

Specific advice is in place for Maternity, Special Care Baby Unit, and the Oncology Chemotherapy Units. Please phone the main line on 03 546 1800 and ask to be put through to the ward you want to visit.

Only one person should accompany a patient in the Emergency Department.

Outpatient setting

In an outpatient setting (where people attend an appointment):

• One visitor may accompany a patient to the clinic.

• Paediatric outpatient appointments can be attended by two parents / caregivers or whānau

Inpatient Setting

In most inpatient settings (when people stay overnight):

To read the new policy in full visit: www.nmdhb.govt.nz

CNM Lisa Turner (in dark blue) and her AT&R nursing team in March 2022

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Carol Dawber a “writer by trade”

Author Carol Dawber, in her recent talk “Writer by Trade” at the Tākaka Library, described Golden Bay as a “special place”. It was where her writing career began, and on leaving the Bay in 1990, she felt she’d “left her heart behind”.

Dear to many locals, Carol is responsible for much of the documented history of Golden Bay’s communities. Through unique characters such as Bainham pioneer settler Granny Graham, she reminds us that “history is about people, and people’s stories”.

Carol’s introduction to paid writing was as a part-time journalist for the Nelson Mail . She completed a one-week journalism course then took over the Tākaka office, which had a phone, some basic stationery and an old Underwood typewriter. She stayed three years, learning as she went, reporting on everything from school sports days to council meetings.

“The old rule of 10,000 hours applies,” she explained. “You do some courses, get mentored, complete tasks and projects and you learn from your mistakes. I can tell you that when the editor rings and says he needs four column inches in 40 minutes you quickly sharpen up!”

During this time, Carol met Picton editor and publisher Christine Cole Catley, and helped her by typing up a handwritten historical novel and editing it into a book. She carried on with Cape Catley, Christine’s publishing house, and learned much about the publishing world; how time-consuming and uneconomical it was, the difficulties of promotion and the importance of timing.

In 1990, Carol and her partner Peter Rivers moved to Picton and bought a boat chandlery. Carol also ran the Picton weekly paper and wrote and published three novels.

When a group of Bainham locals asked her to help with a history of their district, Carol began writing full time. She wrote and published books and also worked as a ghost writer, editor, scriptwriter, oral historian and book indexer. Her Golden Bay histories cover communities from Kahurangi to Awaroa. Her intensive research meant poring over old documents and newspapers on microfiche, conducting endless interviews and sourcing historic photographs. Advanced technology has made online research possible, but it is still time-consuming and not always reliable.

“While there’s a lot of fact-checking involved,” Carol says, “the best approach is always to sit down with people and listen to their stories.”

As an editor, her job was “to be a sculptor, to chip away the excess to find the shape underneath.” She termed “killing your darlings” the process of editing out ill-fitting passages. Even particularly interesting photographs with incomplete information are often rejected, and she emphasised the importance of labelling every photograph.

Despite her intention to retire, Carol has one more Golden Bay photo history to work on. She is grateful to everyone who helped with research, supplied photos and purchased her books.

“In many ways I’m glad to be retiring, but it’s been a wonderfully enriching time in my life and I hope it’s brought pleasure to a few along the way.”

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Carol Dawber is responsible for much of the documented history of Golden Bay’s communities. Photo: Anita Peters.

Kindy kids celebrate new shower

Youth art workshops

Young artists are being supported with advice, materials and the opportunity to create a work of their own.

A series of workshops, facilitated by Elvira van der Waay with help from youth workers, aims to encourage the Bay’s youth to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces which can be entered into the upcoming Young@ Art and Bay Art exhibitions.

The 2-D workshop finishes today but there is still time to sign up for a space at next week’s 3-D classes.

The workshops, all hosted at the Sustainable Living Centre, are divided into two age groups, with the teens group session taking place on Thursday and the younger artists’ class happening on Friday. All workshops run 1-4pm.

Youth art workshops: Thursday 13 October (for age 1217); Friday 14 October (for age 7-12). Gold coin donation, booking essential. For more information, phone Elvira on 027 525 8485. To book, email: gbartsnz@gmail.com

High Voltage Hip Hop

RONNIE SHORT

Golden Bay Kindergarten children and staff enjoyed getting wet last week while celebrating their new outdoor shower. Despite the rain, children donned swimming outfits to slide down their mud slope and rinse off independently under the purpose-built shower.

For the past two years, GB Kindergarten families, past and present, have raised funds for the project, begun by Rebecca Olney (then head teacher) prior to her sabbatical. They raised nearly $6000 from disco nights, baking stalls, raffles and Trash Palace donations. Families donated money too; one whānau donated $1000, which helped add a decorative tui panel to the shower.

When Jess Dench joined the team as administrator in October 2021, she took up the mantle, sourcing consents and procuring contractors. Finally, a grant from The Lion Foundation secured the $12,000 needed.

Sollys contractors donated their time to prepare the site twice (the original design didn’t fit Tasman District Council criteria). Chris Overmeer of Mohua Construction built the shower unit. Golden Bay Plumbing installed the waterworks

and a mixer set to 14°C to ensure the solar-heated water isn’t too hot during summer.

Teacher Lesley Hopkins explained: “The whole way along we wanted it to fit into the Enviroschools philosophy – with the solar power. We’ve been doing a lot of learning with the children around electricity, natural resources and energy –fitting atua into that. We couldn’t have done it without Jess... It’s her legacy really. She worked weekends and goodness knows what doing it.”

Jess is leaving the kindergarten and takes with her a warm experience.

“It’s been just lovely. The children and staff here are really cool. They have so many great ideas about how to create so many cool spaces for the children.”

Kindy has a mud pit area alongside the sandpit, as well as mud slides. Following their muddy morning melee, the children were treated to a celebratory lunch of hot chips, fish bites and sausages. Head teacher Rochelle Nicholls extends a huge thank you to kindy parents Rhys and Stevie Armitage of Bay Takeaway for their generous donation.

“And a massive, massive shout out to Jess for her mahi.”

The High Voltage Hip Hop Company will be taking it to Tākaka’s Village Green next Friday.

The dance troupe, created by 15-year-old Deva Singh, is performing two 15-minute street shows around lunchtime. Deva, who has been teaching hip hop classes to dancers of “all ages” for the past year, says the performances serve a dual purpose. “This show is a fundraiser for our hip hop company, to get troupe T-shirts, and an opportunity for everyone to perform what they have learnt in the past months.”

Deva says the routines will include group dances, selfchoreographed duets, and solos performed by kids, teens and adults. “We’re really excited to share what we have been doing and if you’re interested in joining it’s a great opportunity to see what we do.”

High Voltage Hip Hop Company is performing on Tākaka’s Village Green on Friday 14 October at 12 noon and 12.45pm. Food and drink will be available for sale.

Kindy kids line up for a shower rinse-off after sliding down a mud slope. Staff, from left, Casey White, Lesley Hopkins and Heather Kearon in full wetsuit demonstrate the shower. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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Pōhara couple’s 20 years at Top 10

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It’s the end of an era (but the dawn of a new one) for Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park. Owners Del and Brent Clarke are saying goodbye and thank you after over 20 years at the helm.

New owners Gene and Jenny Cooper have taken over the reins and come with many years’ experience operating the Napier Beach Top 10 Holiday Park.

Looking back over the last two decades, Del reflects: “It’s the best thing we ever did, though we didn’t know it at the time.

“We made a big decision to buy the business and work for ourselves. A lot of people thought we were mad and tried to talk us out of it.”

Brent believes that their success and longevity came down to several things.

“Hard work, having fun, treating our staff like one big family, and the support of the local community. Because I [grew up here and] have worked here all my life – we have always had the support of the Bay.”

Del adds, “We have had over 180 different [locals] as staff in the time that we have been here.”

The couple are leaving on a high, with a track record of awards. Among those, in 2019, the park was named “New Zealand’s most hospitable holiday park,” winning the sector’s top accolade, The Spirit of Hospitality Award. When The GB Weekly interviewed Brent and Del they had just returned from Queenstown, where they had received runner up for Best Guest Experience 2022.

Their highlights include “making friends with the same people and campers who have come back year after year, and the fun we have had with our staff,” says Brent. “My highlights are teasing people and having a joking side of the business. When you have to be serious you can do it, but there is so much fun to be had.”

The couple are grateful for their time and want to convey their thanks to the community and their guests for an amazing 20 years. Says Brent: “We sent an email to our guests telling them of our departure and ended up having a farewell party with staff and people who have been with us from day one (including our campers). Some came from as far as Christchurch for a night out and a knees-up at Molly B’s.”

It’s time now for the couple to “let the dust settle and just take a breath,” says Del. Plans include spending more time with their three kids and eight grandchildren, and spending

Last chance to cast vote

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...who put themselves forward for council positions will soon discover their fate. In Golden Bay, four candidates are standing for the two ward councillor roles: Celia Butler; Chris Hill; Quinn Lake; and James Wolfen-Duvall. In the mayoral election, five are standing for the top job: Maxwell Clark; Aly Cook; Mike Harvey; Tim King; and Richard Osmaston.

TDC deputy electoral officer Sandra Hartley stresses the importance of choosing the right representatives. “By selecting the people who best reflect your point of view, in what you think is best for your ward, you are contributing to the way decision are made.”

Ticking the box

Although the deadline for mail-in ballot papers has passed, Golden Bay’s voters still have the option of dropping them into one of the secured orange wheelie bins at the TDC Service Centre in Tākaka or Tākaka Memorial Library.

But to cast their ballot, voters must be enrolled on the Parliamentary Roll by 5pm today (see guidance on page 4). Special voting is available at the Tākaka Service Centre today during normal working hours (8am-4.30pm). On election day (tomorrow 8 October), special voting facilities will be available at Tākaka Memorial Library between 9.30am and 12 noon.

Daniel Bruning Diggs

Sandra says voting in the election gives everyone a chance to shape how the district is governed. “It is the best way for those choosing not to stand [for election] to influence the decisions made by the council. By not voting you are giving away that opportunity.”

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Del and Brent Clarke bid farewell to Pōhara Top 10. Photo: Rosa Volz.

Intrepid Maidens voyage south

BRIDGE

30 September. Spring Fling Session 3: H Curtis 66.67%; J Massey 61.90%; C Mead 52.30%. H/cap: J Massey 65.90%; H Curtis 62.67%; D Perreau 60.38%.

TAKAKA BOWLING

Female footballers from Golden Bay Association Football Club recently travelled to Christchurch for a weekend of competition and camaraderie.

On the Friday evening, several Shield Maidens were guests at the end of season prize-giving for FC Twenty 11– the club created from the merger of Avon United and Burnside FC in 2011.

The next morning the GB Mini Maidens took on a side from Nomads United AFC – one of the oldest and largest football clubs in New Zealand – at Avonhead Park. Although the game was changed from 9- to 11-a-side at short notice, the Golden Bay side adapted quickly to the format, used the space to their advantage, and clearly enjoyed the experience. “The Minis gave everything and, leaving the field with some pretty big smiles, they set the tone for the Shield Maidens’ game,” said GBAFC president Phil Smith.

At noon, the Shield Maidens kicked off against the Nomads Women’s Premier League team in what was always going to be a tough tie. At half-time, however, the hard-working Maidens had limited their opponents to a single goal advantage. “They really gave everything with sharp passing, great opportunities and just unlucky not to score in the first half,” said Phil.

Shortly into the second half, fatigue started to set in among the Maidens allowing the Nomads to add to their score, but Phil was far from disappointed with his team. “Overall the Shield Maidens did exceptionally for their first game in Christchurch.”

On Sunday, the Golden Bay teams relocated to English Park, the home ground of ASB Premiership side Canterbury United,

where they helped make a promotional video for New Zealand Football, and met with Football Fern Annalie Longo and some of the Canterbury Pride team.

The action then moved onto the pitch with the Mini Maidens facing FC Twenty 11 U14 Girls. Despite the Minis putting in a solid performance, including scoring from the penalty spot, FC Twenty 11 had the edge and took the victory. “The Mini Maidens had a massive experience playing at English Park,” said Phil. “The game started with run-in music and some great commentary from Martin Field-Dodgson who is the CEO of Mainland Football.”

In the final match of the weekend the Shield Maidens were up against FC Twenty 11 senior women’s team in the inaugural Shamrock Cup. Despite a promising first 20 minutes, a combination of tired legs and a number of injuries dented the Maidens’ chances and the home side eventually triumphed 7-1. But the visitors had their moments. “The highlight had to be our great captain Ellie Hopkins scoring a massive runaway goal – a goal that was worthy of English Park,” said Phil, who is already planning the return match. “We look forward to preseason when they will be coming to Golden Bay to play us on our home grounds.”

Phil expressed his gratitude to all those who had made the Christchurch adventure possible. “For Golden Bay Football Club to be playing on English Park and be invited back is massive. This is all because of our members’ hard work and all the coaches, managers and those behind the scenes. Both teams had a huge amount of fun playing in Christchurch and at English Park.”

JO RICHARDS

Golden

GBAFC

Phil Smith,

with Shield Maidens’ captain Ellie Hopkins, centre, CEO of Mainland Football Martin Field-Dodgson, far right, and two members of the

Twenty 11 squad. Photo: Supplied.

Big plans for new Government funding in Tasman

New community facilities, upgrades for recreational activities, new transport projects, and an Iwi/ Council cadetship scheme are just some of the initiatives we are hoping will benefit from our share of the Government’s Three Waters Better Off Support Funding Package.

We’ve identified seven initiatives equating to 20 individual projects for its share of the Government’s $2 billion fund to invest in community wellbeing.

Our allocation is $22.55 million, with $5.64 million available now through tranche one. The money is in recognition of the significance of the transfer of responsibility for three waters service delivery.

Priorities for use of the money included spreading the spending and benefits across every ward in the District and putting some of the funding towards debt reduction efforts or investing for future use.

Strategic Policy Manager Dwayne Fletcher says the funding represents a meaningful investment towards making Tasman a better place to live, meet and play.

“We want to spread the funding across projects in every ward in Tasman to maximise the wellbeing benefits for our communities. This means investing in community spaces and recreation areas and supporting active transport options.”

Some of the funding is also going towards costs that would otherwise be met by ratepayers or borrowing, such as accelerating planned future work or the costs of meeting new Water Services Act 2021 requirements.

The funding brings exciting opportunities to support Te Tauihu Iwi, including a trial of a Council/ Iwi cadetship programme to help grow Iwi ability and build capability to meet engagement demands.

Step into Spring

Join a family fun walk in Murchison, explore Abel Tasman’s Tinline Trail, discover wild edible plants on the Motueka sandspit or check out Reservoir Creek in Richmond.

These are just a few of the dozens of events you can join over the next month in the Step into Spring walking festival.

Step into Spring is a new initiative between us, Health Action Trust, Top of the South Neighbourhood Support, Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough and Nelson City Council.

Events and activities have been locally organised and hosted by community groups, organisations and individual experts.

There is a diverse range of walks available based on activity level, location and duration, making it easy for everyone to participate.

Walking is an activity that can easily foster and support social connections and has well-established benefits across all ages for physical and mental health.

New events are regularly being added to the schedule. Check them out on the Step Out Facebook page, facebook.com/StepOutNelsonTasman and the Its On website, itson.co.nz.

Voting deadline fast approaching

The deadline to ensure your vote counts in the local council elections is looming.

All completed voting papers must be received by the Tasman Electoral Officer before midday Saturday 8 October. This means you’ll need to drop your papers into the orange bins at any of our service centres or libraries as soon as possible.

This Saturday, we’re making it even easier for you to cast your vote. On Saturday 8 October from 9.30 am 12 noon at our libraries in Richmond, Motueka and Tākaka, if you missed out on getting voting papers sent to you, you can call in and make a special vote. You can also drop your completed ballot papers into one of the big orange bins.

If you’re not sure if you are an enrolled voter, there are several ways to check. The simplest way is to go to vote.nz, or call the freephone number 0800 36 76 56. There’s also a free text number – 3676.

Remember voting in Tasman is simple – a tick is all you need! We use the First Past the Post voting system so simply put a tick beside the name of the person you want to elect.

Find out more about all the candidates standing in Tasman at tasman.govt.nz/candidate.

Make sure you have your say. Vote before midday on Saturday 8 October!

Workable way ahead found with farmers as Stock Control Bylaw adopted

Having heard and worked with the rural sector in recent weeks, an improved final bylaw has been adopted to enable a workable way of managing stock crossings and droving on roads in Tasman District.

The Stock Control and Droving Bylaw 2022 is intended to ensure the activity goes ahead safely for drovers, animals and all people that use our roads.

Community spaces in Tasman – investing in community facilities

$735,000

Waimea Community Facility Feasibility work and detailed design $200,000

Motueka Community Pool Detailed design $100,000

Te Noninga Kumu / Motueka Library Complete basic landscaping $70,000

Tapawera Community Hub Feasibility work, community engagement and detailed design $50,000

Upper Moutere Recreation Centre New changing rooms, sanitary services $140,000 Whai Oranga Wellbeing Centre Contribution to business case $75,000 Marae contributions Te Āwhina Marae and Onetahua Marae $100,000

Play in Tasman – supporting recreation activities

Tākaka Youth Bike and Skate Park Feasibility study, community engagement and

$1,290,000

$250,000

It reflects the changes sought by a hearing panel following submissions received. It now allows farmers more flexibility to do what best suits their specific circumstances, while still ensuring the safety of all road users. This allows us to still meet our objectives, but in a way that is more workable to farmers.

Golden Bay Federated Farmers President Cherrie Chubb said she “was heartened by the constructive approach by all to get a more workable and practical bylaw established.”

The bylaw requires drovers to make reasonable efforts to avoid effluent on the road and includes the removal of specific requirements as to how the road is kept clear of excessive fouling for crossings –including the 50m set-back requirement.

Strategic Policy Manager Dwayne Fletcher said submissions made it clear that most farmers take their responsibilities to their community very seriously and are already doing a lot to ensure safety.

“We thank the farming community for their positive engagement with the process and helpful suggestions. Staff even took up invitations to join a couple of droves.”

“While we didn’t get it all right in the draft, the process added huge value to the end product.”

The bylaw will come into effect on 1 November 2022.

Servicing the Bay from the Bay

Farmers get together at Pie Days

Farmers were invited to “Pie Days” at Collingwood and Tākaka last week, and a good crowd responded. Alice Reilly, the Rural Service Centre’s technical rep/member support, said that it was an initiative between the Rural Service Centre and Livestock Improvement Corporation after some pie days ran in Marlborough.

“We thought it would be a good idea to bring the love over here”.

Farmers, staff and children took the opportunity to have a break, and Alice reported “a great turnout with lots of chatter”. Calving, lambing and spring routine is busy, and it’s easy to get stuck on farm with more jobs to do.

All comments from pie-eaters were positive: “Was great to get together for no reason other than a lunch.”

“Good turnout, good pies, pretty positive chit-chat about the season so far, except for a bit wet.”

“Not formal, no speeches, nobody selling anything, but the three business reps were there if you needed to ask them anything.”

“I talked to people I hadn’t seen in a while.”

Attendees consumed 150 locally produced pies, so it the day was also positive for pie producers.

September was mental health awareness month. Pie Day satisfied both a hunger for lunch as well as an appetite to park gumboots at the door and enjoy some vital social connection.

JOYCE WYLLIE

Gumboots “parked” outside Collingwood Tavern. Photo: Supplied.

150 locally produced pies were consumed at last week’s “Pie Days” in Collingwood and Tākaka Photo: Supplied.

Seasonal rebirth for Living Arts

Celebrating its third year with an Open Day last Saturday, the Living Arts Gallery emulated the season, springing into life anew. A coffee flag alerted motorists from the main road to the outlet situated on Tukurua Road.

Karina Tunstall and Ing-Marie Shallcrass have combined with florist Jessica Moleta to form the core group running the gallery this season. Jess brings bouquets, dried arrangements, wreaths and gift cards, all made from her own homegrown flowers.

“She’s incredibly clever and the stuff she makes is beautiful,” said Ing-Marie.

Together with several new guest artists, the trio is offering still more variety to visitors. The open day celebrated that with finger food, bubbly, and live music by local buskers.

Adding to the array of predominantly “Made In New Zealand” wares, the gallery is now selling coffee, hot chocolate and herbal teas. A new experience for most, the Vietnamese coffee is served in a double-walled glass with a small filter coffee pot sitting on top.

“The dripping is part of the process,” explained Karina. “It takes between five and seven minutes for the coffee to drip through.”

Made from Robusta beans, the coffee is rich, smooth and delicious, and packs a punch for those who enjoy a caffeine kick.

Deluxe hot chocolates are custom made with frothed milk, cream and real chocolate swirled with marshmallow on

top. They are served with edible chocolate spoons, which Karina makes herself.

The selection of herbal teas is organically grown, harvested and dried by Ing-Marie. All beverages have been described as “divine”, “delicious” and “superb” by those who have already indulged.

Happy with the changes, which include

a new kitchen up to certified standard, IngMarie and Karina both expressed gratitude for the work their husbands also put into the revamp. The group is looking forward to a busy season

Living Arts Gallery, Tukurua Road, open 7 days from 10am-4.30pm throughout summer.

Bay marine farmer nets award

Grant Darling, right, is presented with his Recent Entrant award by Marine Farming Association general manager Ned Wells.

SUBMITTED

Golden Bay marine farmer Grant Darling was judged the industry’s best Recent Entrant at the latest annual Marine Farming Association awards, held at Queen Charlotte Yacht Club .

Grant farmed mussels in South Africa before relocating his family to New Zealand. He’s since become on-water manager for Kono in Golden Bay, managing two large double-shifted vessels and associated shore-based activities.

RAINFALL

SEPTEMBER 2022

Rainfall Raindays Heaviest fall Kaihoka 125mm 16 24mm on the 28th PŌhara 145mm 9 31mm on the 28th Ligar/Tata 148mm 13 42mm on the 28th Te Hapu 153mm 14 41mm on the 28th Rockville 173mm 11 48mm on the 29th Rototai 175mm 14 57mm on the 28th Collingwood 180mm 17 39mm on the 19th Ōnekakā 197mm 15 47mm on the 29th Glenview Rd 200mm 17 56mm on the 28th Hamama 233mm 16 52mm on the 29th Puramahoi 290mm 16 86mm on the 28th Bainham 302mm 15 76mm on the 28th

Living Arts Gallery core group, from left, Jessica Moleta, Karina Tunstall and Ing-Marie Shallcrass.

Ronnie Short.

Bulk fuel

Linzi leaves GBCH, opens new staffroom

Staff and visitors at Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH) gathered for a double celebration last Thursday afternoon.

First they thanked and farewelled general manager Linzi Birmingham, then they participated in the blessing of the long-awaited staffroom extension.

There were speeches of gratitude for the seven years Linzi has managed the GBCH, followed by waiata led by Manawhenua ki Mohua representatives. All then enjoyed a lavish vegan luncheon prepared by hospital chef Sally Howell.

Of her years at GBCH, Linzi said she was grateful for the experience, and especially for the staff.

“We have an amazing team here…the staff are just so awesome. Golden Bay is very lucky to have such a dedicated healthcare team.”

Chief executive of Nelson Bays Primary Health Sara Shaughnessy paid tribute to the outgoing general manager. “Linzi Birmingham has been exceptional, both as a leader and provider of healthcare here in Mohua… We hope that we continue on the foundation of services that she has provided here for accessible Primary Health Care, and we will continue to build on this wonderful foundation... She’s built a wonderful, committed healthcare team here in Golden Bay to support the healthcare needs of the community.”

After Laurelee Duff had gathered everyone for the blessing of the staffroom extension, Robin Slow blew a conch to initiate proceedings. Manawhenua members led the entourage

through the courtyard, into and around the new lounge and onto the deck.

Gentle precipitation enhanced the blessing as Eddie Ford recited a karakia, followed by a waiata which concluded the ceremony.

Linzi explained the process of bringing the extension to fruition. “Having recognised we needed a bigger staffroom, which became even more obvious during Covid when we had people in such close proximity, we approached Mohua Trust, who agreed they would support it financially. That was approved by our clinical governance committee.”

Access Builders undertook the contract, which posed some difficulties due to the roofline design, so the extension became a separate entity. The interior design of the lounge had to fit certain criteria.

Linzi explained: “We wanted something that didn’t look like a hospital or a staffroom…a place where you could completely switch off.”

Inspired by Dada Manifesto’s wallpaper, she selected a similar jungle theme and comfortable sofas, adding a big television and chandelier. Finally, the deck, outdoor seating and courtyard were completed with a “living garden, so if staff wanted herbs, spices, a lemon…it’s all there.”

Satisfied with the outcome, Linzi now looks to the future, having accepted the position of general manager with Buller Health Service. She will shortly relocate with her husband and their rescue animals to take up residence near Westport.

RONNIE SHORT

Manawhenua ki Mohua representatives stand ready to lead staff and visitors through the staffroom extension for the blessing ceremony. Linzi Birmingham in red, stands with her granddaughter in front. Photo: Ronnie Short.

AGM NOTICES

DUE to unforeseen circumstances the Golden Bay Housing Trust AGM on Friday 7 October 2022 has been postponed. Another date will be notified soon.

Golden Bay Senior Citizens Association Annual General Meeting to be held in the clubrooms on Thursday 13 October at 2pm

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

CASTLE, Mick (Michael Derek) passed away peacefully in Nelson Hospital on 28 September 2022 at the age of 70 after a short illness. Loving Dad of Jemma Smith and Joseph Castle and brother to Virginia Castle (taken from us at an early age), Celia Castle (resident in Seattle) and Chris Castle (Golden Bay). Half brother to Sarah, Jon, Diana and Adam Castle. Son of Derek and Ann Castle. Mick lived at Franklyn Village in Nelson in recent years and we wish to thank the staff at the Village for their friendly support and company during that time. He will also be missed by many residents. A memorial service will be held in due course.

GUNSTONE, Michael Herbert. Passed away unexpectedly in his slice of paradise at Ligar Bay on Sunday 2 October, 2022; aged 60 years. Best friend and devoted father of Pash, and Squiddy. Mike was selfless and put eveyone else ahead of himself. His witty sense of humour and adventurous nature will never be forgotten. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Gardens Of The World, 95 Clover Road East, Hope on Saturday 8 October at 1pm followed by private cremation. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. To obtain log-in details please email support@marsdenhouse.co.nz. Messages to The Gunstone Family C/- 41 Nile Street East, Nelson 7010. Marsden House Funeral Services NZIFH.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

“MT Fuji and the Long White Cloud: artworks by Japanese POWs held at WWII Featherstone Camp”, presented by Associate Professor Richard Bullen. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 14 October, 10.30am. All welcome – non-U3A members a gold coin, please. Masks optional. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

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 are very grateful for the donation from the Aorere Flower Show and thank them for their valuable support.

GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

CLASSIFIEDS

The Golden Bay Community Trust wish to announce that the second grant founding round is closing on 31st October 2022

Please go to our website www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz to complete our easy, 1-page application form now.

Grant applications will be considered after the close of the funding round.

Happy Birthday

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

and

mobility, stress.

years’ experience. Ph

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC,

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

Healing

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

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

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

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.

CHIMNEY SWEEP

Query or booking, ph Steve 021 0810 1146.

CITRUS pruning, garden/property design, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

Computer/smartphone sales and repairs

Supporting all Windows and Apple products

Onsite tech support and internet solutions

Zentec – 65 Commercial Street Ph 525 8371 or support@zentec.co.nz

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. GARDENING service. Overwhelmed with spring growth? Hand tools only. Ph Nina 022 455 0957.

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, all roofing services. Ph 027 395 0037, email: goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

PICTURE framing by NgAngART, Collingwood. Ph 021 107 6312.

PORTABLE BANDSAW MILLING. Ph Tim 524 8997, 027 714 4232.

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

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

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

TILER. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620.

WATERWORK.NZ: Design for on-site wastewater and storm water management. Building consents, resource consents and renewal,

for subdivision, existing system

for minimal impact

constructed wetlands. info@ waterwork.nz,

systems

WINDOW

Willem

www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz,

Ray White Golden Bay

once in a while, an opportunity comes along to own something truly special This secret haven high above the inlet in Collingwood is just that The iconic views of Mt Burnett are animated by swooping Kereru and accompanied by raucous Tui The tiered gardens, cloaked in native bush, provide absolute privacy Elegant lighting, 1930's doors and the luster of timber are just some of the special features of this 10 year old home which incorporates passive solar design and thoughtful use of non toxic building products to provide economic and environmental benefits, and create a super warm, dry, and delightful living space

Billy

Caregiver

Youth

light and spacious lounge with raked ceilings

masterpiece

a delightful room to

the sea whilst entertaining or relaxing in the

day sun

Semi open plan Kitchen has more

and cupboard space than you could fill and

close to eight meters of bench space making it extremely family friendly

two additional bedrooms offer privacy, bring in the morning sun, and have built in wardrobes

ample family bathroom is neat and tidy with a separate toilet and laundry with outdoor access The property offers a covered patio between the large double garage which is handy trips to and from the car A storage room for all your gardening needs, second separate laundry, and toilet go hand in hand with the long line at the rear

He Matapuna Ora Trust Family Start

Social Worker/Whānau Worker

He Matapuna Ora is an established Charitable Trust that has been providing the Family Start programme for over 20 years.

We are a regional service that that works alongside whānau/ families in Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough.

Family Start is an early intervention programme that focuses on improving pēpi and tamariki health, learning and relationships, whānau circumstances, environment and safety. We focus on the first 1000 days of a child’s life.

Working collaboratively with other community agencies, you will have a sound understanding of issues relating to child development, children’s wellbeing and safety and parenting.

As a Family Start Social Worker/Whānau Worker your role is to deliver a child-centred, whānau-focused intensive home visiting programme. You will support whānau/families challenged by complex needs build their strengths and capability to ensure their tamariki/children have the best start in life.

Your experience and skills will include:

• social work in the social care and/or health care sectors

• the ability to build supportive and effective relationships with whānau/families

• excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people externally and internally

• culturally competent practice alongside whānau/ families

• strong time management, administration skills and computer literacy

• a recognised qualification in social work and registration with NZSWRB or eligible to be

• A current full, NZ driver’s licence

One permanent part-time position 25 hours per week (some negotiation of hours is possible). The position is based at Mohua Social Services in Tākaka and the work covers Golden Bay.

Family Start provides a friendly, supportive work and team environment. The organisation is committed Te Tiriti o Waitangi and growing excellent practice. We offer competitive remuneration that includes registration and annual practice certificate fees. Ongoing professional development is a priority.

For an application form and job description, please contact:

Email: reception@familystartnelson.co.nz

Phone: 03 547 0940

Applications open until position is filled

currently run Xero and Mechanics Desk integrated

experience of either a

Kitchen Assistant (Casual)

Golden Bay Community Health is an integrated health facility that includes a wide range of primary, secondary and community care with 24 aged residential beds, 5 acute beds, maternity, general practice, urgent care, rural nursing and Allied Health.

If you enjoy working with people, are friendly, organised and can stay calm under pressure we would love to hear from you. Training is provided.

For a job description and to complete the online application form go to: www.nbph.org.nz/careers

For more information, please contact Sally Howell, Kitchen Manager/Chef on 03 525 0109 or 027 345 0902 or email sally.howell@nbph.org.nz.

Vacancy open until filled.

Please note you must -

1. be eligible to work in NZ (NZ residency or valid NZ work permit)

2. receive a satisfactory police check

3. be fully vaccinated (including a booster) for COVID-19 as per the Health Order to apply for this role

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA.

Yay! Re-opening Sunday 9 October, weather permitting, 10.30am-4pm. Then open Sundays, weather permitting. Ph 03 970 7934. Totaranui hill.

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

WANTED / Hiahia

IN-MILK cow for house milk. Ph 027 275 8966.

PROPERTY

PROPERTY

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 - 9 and 23 October; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 2, 16 and 30 October.

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

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

Kahurangi

looking for a special, dynamic sales person to join our Tākaka team.

passion for colour and fashion, and the desire to exceed customer expectations is essential. This is a permanent part-time position, which will include Saturdays, with the possibility to become full time for the right candidate. If this sounds like you, please drop into our Junction Street office or call 0800-132-500 for an application form.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch

order from the menu.

every day

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER

MOTUPIPI HALL SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON, 12 noon, $15pp.

MONDAY 10 OCTOBER

RESURRECTION of HUMANITY art collection by NgAngA. Preview onboard the Love Boat in the MAD Theartre on 10th of the 10th October 10am to 10pm. Enquiries ph 021 107 6312.

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER

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

WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER

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 13 OCTOBER

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

LATER EVENTS

GRANITY RIDING HALL OPENING, Sunday 16 October, 11am to 2pm, 22 Grant Road, Puramahoi. All most welcome.

LOL - LABOUR OF LAUGHS, stand up comedy at The Playhouse. Two nights: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October, $10 at the door.

9am-5pm.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ , Collingwood. Open Monday and Tuesday, 8am-12pm; Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

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

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

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

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UPCOMING

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October

Golden Bay Cycle and Walkways Society

TREE PLANTING WORKING BEE

Paines Ford/East Tākaka Cycleway.

Meet East Tākaka end 9.30am or 1pm, bring spade, sturdy shoes and a drink (for you).

15th and 16th wet weather

Contact:

SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

SIMA

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 8th BUTTERFACE + RAMSHACKLE. $5.

Sun 9th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE SPECIAL - SLAM POETRY round one. 2pm, $5, all welcome.

Thu 13th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 15th ADAM HATTAWAY AND THE HAUNTERS. $10

Thu 20th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - Guest poet NZ Poetry slam champion DAN GOODWIN. 7.30pm, $5 koha, all welcome.

Sat 22nd CRASH BANDIHOOT. $15

Wed 26th ERIC BOGLE with PETE TICHENER and EMMA LUKER. 8pm, $25 tickets online. for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER

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RURAL WOMEN’S DAY

Thursday 20 October

11.30am: Collingwood Tavern

All Golden Bay women are warmly invited to join us for lunch and to hear guest speaker Pam Henson speak about her time teaching in a small Pakistani village near the Chinese border. She has written two books and founded a Trust to help village students attend further education. Lunch is $30, please contact Barbara McKay to let her know you’re coming; ph 524 8337, bmnbjmckay@gmail.com

Join us celebrating our lives as women who live rurally. Carolyn McLellan, President Golden Bay Provincial Rural Women NZ

Beautiful Pohara Beach just down the road!