The GB Weekly - 21 October 2022

Bay’s young builders nail it

Sorry state of SH60

The state of SH60 between Riwaka and Collingwood has been the subject of criticism for years – specifically the poor condition of the road surface, the slowness of repairs, and lack of improvements.

Road users’ latest gripe is the ongoing situation at Birds Hill, which was damaged by significant slips during August’s intense rain event. Two months on, Waka Kotahi NZTA (WKNZTA) is still trying to figure out what to do.

WKNZTA system manager for top of the South Island, Andrew James, says assessment is continuing. “Final decisions regarding the State Highway 60 Birds Hill overslip and underslip are still to be made. The slips are still being investigated for the preferred design.”

It’s not the first time the slow repair of slip damage has caused problems for Golden Bay residents. Travel over the Tākaka Hill was hampered for four years, until affected sites were eventually reinstated at the end of last year.

Also at Birds Hill, road users endured months of inconvenience from the small “bump” which gradually encroached onto the carriageway. Rather than resolve the issue, WKNZTA opted for a diversion around it – a temporary fix which no longer works; the big bump is now incorporated into an extended traffic-controlled section.

Andrew implies that Birds Hill is currently a relatively low priority site, “… numerous road repairs and maintenance projects are underway across the wider top of the south region. As such, competing priorities and demands exist on our work schedule and contractors”.

ITM Tākaka held an awards morning last Saturday for their Almost Builder Competition for two age groups, five-to-nine-year-olds and 10-14 years. A sizeable crowd gathered to see the built creations and enjoy free sausages while waiting to hear the results.

It was family atmosphere and a festive occasion, with free, juicy iceblocks and Dulux jellybeans for the contestants.

ITM’s Tim Timber was on hand to support the judging, along with staff, including Luke and SarahJane Brown.

Prizes were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both age groups, plus spot prizes. A mix of ITM-branded sports bags, sun tents, apparel and Dulux goodies and treats were included in the prize bags.

As marketing and promotions person for ITM, Sarah-Jane came up with the idea as a week-long holiday project for children. All the ITM staff helped make up starter packs.

Sixty packs, consisting of six pieces of timber, black and yellow paint, glue, screws, and nails, were given out a week beforehand. Contestants were allowed to add whatever else they wanted – more timber, sparkles, netting, anything in fact.

“It was fantastic, said Sarah-Jane. “The turnout was massive, so we just kept making the packs up because we didn’t want to turn anyone away.”

Families sent in videos showing the progress of their children busily building during the week-long project. “Kids...still out after dark, building with Dad, that sort of

thing,” said Sarah-Jane.

A huge variety of creations stood proudly on the trestle tables set up outside ITM. They included a painted pink doll’s bed, a fairy garden, a rabbit hutch, tables, catapults, a castle, a framed ITM logo and more.

“They’ve all picked up on the branding, which is a success...It’s all about making them comfortable to come into the store,” SarahJane said.

Every Friday ITM puts out “Friday freebies” on their Facebook page, which Sarah-Jane says has a huge following. The event was advertised in The GB Weekly and on ITM’s newsfeed, where prizewinners will be listed. Well pleased with the turnout, Sarah-Jane concluded:

“I think it’s going to be an annual event.”

Although he made assurances that it hadn’t been forgotten, little progress appears to have been made. “While Birds Hill is still on our work programme, we can’t give precise details about the specific repairs needed, the length of time it might take to complete them and an exact date for when this work will occur.”

WKNZTA, however, is reluctant to provide even a ball-park estimate for completion of the work. When The GB Weekly suggested a timeframe of between 9-12 months, based on previous projects, WKNZTA did not refute this, stating: “We will update residents as soon as we can. In the meantime, we continue to monitor and manage the slip site to maintain access for residents and road users.”

Consequently, for the foreseeable future, Golden Bay’s road users are likely to remain stuck at the lights.

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Happy young builders collect their prizes after an enjoyable morning complete with free sausages, juicy ices and Dulux jellybeans.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

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The young builders who created this catapult and framed ITM logo clearly understood the company’s branding.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

A castle, created by this young “Almost Builder”, captured everyone’s imagination at Saturday’s prize-giving.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s annual celebration of its visual arts community begins this evening with the official opening of Bay Art and Young@Art at Golden Bay High School.

Every October local artists of all ages and pedigrees enter their creations into the eclectic exhibition. Works, which range from two-dimensional paintings, photos and digital prints to three-dimensional sculptures, textiles and installations, are allocated to one of several categories.

By the time the show opens, the panel of judges will already have selected category winners and the recipient of the supreme award. The top prize can be awarded for work in any media – last year’s choice was an acrylic-oncanvas work by Collingwood artist Pauline Watts.

Golden Bay Community Arts Council worker Claire French, who has been busy for months organising the exhibition, says this year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever thanks to “a surprise performance, high class judges from all over the country, some out of the box exhibits and a new professional section we are really excited to share this with the community”.

It’s not just the most accomplished artists who are being encouraged to submit their work; Claire and her team are also keen to support beginners. Helping young artists develop their talent, local art workers have been running workshops to encourage them to create works which can be entered into the exhibition.

Last Friday, The GB Weekly called in to the last of four scheduled sessions held at the Sustainable Living Centre, where around a dozen young artists were engrossed in the creative process. Among the those beavering away, nine-year-old Lily Bowden-Blackburn was adding the final brushstrokes to her “space drawing” before she embarked on her next masterpiece. “I’m going to do a mountain drawing later,” said Lily.

The public will get the opportunity to see some of the workshop output at Young@Art along with all the other entries when the doors open for Bay Art 2022 at 4.30pm this afternoon. But before venturing into the hall, early arrivals are in for a treat, says Claire. “We have a special surprise performance outside involving one of the exhibits. Not to be missed!”

The grand opening and prize-giving ceremony is due to begin around 5pm when guests will be able to enjoy beers, cider and soft drinks supplied by the Mussel Inn, along with a selection of platters courtesy of DeLish Delicatessen and The Dangerous Kitchen.

Claire urges everyone to visit the exhibition during its 10-day run. “From first-time exhibitors to our professional artists and everything in between you are sure to be treated to a great show. Well worth a visit for only a gold coin, or more, donation which all goes back to the exhibition costs and the important work of the Arts Council.”

Bay Art/Young@Art opens on Friday 21 October at GBHS: Young@Art awards ceremony at 4pm; Bay Art opening ceremony and prize-giving doors open 4.30pm; open daily 22-30 October, 10am-4pm. Koha entry.

Young@Art workshops

Elvira van der Waay and Olie Body recently ran a series of workshops to help Golden Bay’s young artists to develop their talent and create works, some of which were entered into Young@Art and Bay Art.

The four workshops, all held at the Sustainable Living Centre, proved a hit with participants and carers alike. “It’s been really well received – the kids are proud, the parents are happy,” said Elvira. “Some kids have come to more than one.”

Olie says the sessions provided an inspirational environment for the artists, all aged between seven-17 years-old. “They give the kids a space to be creative and think outside the box.”

Elvira is keen to build on the recent success by running regular workshops. “Maybe continuing on a fortnightly basis – but we need funding.”

She appealed for anyone with “any unused art materials and tools” to consider donating them to the cause. “The donations will stay in the community and we’ll try to build them up so they can be used for workshops.”

To donate unused artists materials and tools, phone Elvira on 027 525 8485.

JO RICHARDS

Lily Bowden-Blackburn

busy at last Friday’s workshop.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Pauline Watts’s Bass Strait, last year’s Supreme Award winner. File photo.

Young artists hard at work. Photo: Supplied.

LETTERS

GB Toolbox

GB Toolbox Mohua is a volunteer fundraiser which aims to support art and movement, combined with other elements, to learn life skills in an enjoyable way.

Funds have been raised over a period of time through the Conscious Dancing Community in the hope of inspiring people

GB Toolbox Mohua also would like to focus on creating spaces and opportunities for the whole community, as inspired by Christchurch’s Gap Filler.

We are searching for inspired people for future projects, so if anyone is interested in participating, please get in touch with me on 027 458 7172 and/or check out the Golden Bay Toolbox Facebook page.

Thank you. [Abridged]

Doing the right thing

Beatrice Bourhis

Five years ago, the Prime Minister promised that “there will be no new mines on conservation land”. But it turns out this was just an empty promise. Newsroom reported in 2020, that 14 new mines had been approved on conservation land since 2018. Oh… not an empty promise; a broken promise.

If Labour prefers to break its promises, here are some other promises I think it should be breaking instead:

• The promise to uphold the result of the cannabis legalisation referendum, despite evidence that legalisation minimises harm; and that prosecutions are inherently racist, whilst targetting the ill and more vulnerable.

The promise to never introduce a Capital Gains Tax: Labour should backtrack on that. Oxfam reports that New Zealand ranks 136th (out of 161) when it comes to fair wealth distribution. The wealthiest one per cent own $273 billion, while the poorest 50 per cent have a collective net worth of less than one-tenth of that: $23 billion. A CGT is simply tax justice.

Imagine being able to do the right thing and choosing not to.

What the blazes?

Jon Pawley

Today (17/10) I have had confirmed the fact Golden Bay residents and ratepayers have lost the facility of the Collingwood Fire Station for Community Board meetings.

This is a surprise and is not acceptable, and must be explained. It is essential we present our communications face to face with our representatives.

A new venue must be found; Collingwood Memorial Hall is a starter.

Whilst Zooming has been acceptable for those who are able, there is no excuse not to sort this out immediately.

I look forward to a public response from our re-elected councillors.

Black mark for whitebaiters

Reg Turner

When I recently went whitebaiting on the Tākaka River, I decided to try my luck near the bridge off the Waikoropupū Springs road.

gravel bank at the bridge. About an hour later, the same boat dropped off another person carrying two buckets. The boat then went back downriver.

Now I know that these people are perfectly entitled to take their boats down to the mouth. But is this a good look for the town? I can well see why there are quite a few “disgruntled” whitebaiters in Tākaka.

I also understand that we can legally catch and sell whitebait. But looking at the flotilla going downriver, I would hazard a guess that, for some, money is a motivating factor.

Is this a fair situation for those upstream? [Abridged] Nigel Jones (Motueka)

Response from DOC

…With regard to your query on the use of sock nets, sock net use is legal. The feedback from submissions [DOC’s public consultation 2018/19] suggested that banning sock nets and traps in nets would disadvantage some fishers, including disabled fishers and those fishing in certain locations, without necessarily improving fishery sustainability. Our local rangers have observed sock nets at the mouth of the Tākaka and the people they have met using them are compliant with the Whitebait Regulations. Fishers can sell their catch and there are no quotas limiting the amount people can catch. Whitebait runs vary greatly and with our current information, we are unable to predict the run for a given season, or what an appropriate harvest limit would be. We need more data on the health of the fishery and current catch to consider both improving fishing opportunities, or catch limits as part of future management options.

DOC has a system in place for enforcing the existing whitebaiting rules, which includes engagement, education, monitoring and enforcement. Within the Golden Bay region our rangers patrol all rivers pending the tide-cycle, approximately every two weeks. Rangers will also respond to complaints if they are in a position to do so.

It has long been acknowledged that we need more data on the whitebait fishery and we are working to fill this data gap. Our research involves aerial surveys as well as rangers counting whitebaiters and recording the whitebaiting gear used. We are also asking for feedback from whitebaiters about the new regulations and quality of their whitebaiting experience. The best way for Nigel to influence whitebaiting practices is to fill out DOC’s whitebaiting survey available online at the www.doc. govt.nz/whitebaiting or at your local DOC office. We encourage anyone who witnesses illegal whitebaiting practices to call the 0800 DOC HOT number.

Verity Forbes, (Acting) Operations Manager, DOC Tākaka District Office Masking development?

To the fully-masked grandparents and parents pushing the young child in the pram on the empty Milnthorpe Beach last Monday. Please research the data on young children’s developmental deficits, particularly in speech, that have surfaced over the past two years of mask-wearing.

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I had good current and nice weather. However, after four fruitless hours I thought maybe it was a poor day. But, about an hour after high tide, a flotilla of boats came up from the river mouth. All appeared to have sock nets. I stopped counting at 12 boats. One local told me he was considering giving up whitebaiting on the river, because of the number of people going down to the mouth by boat, all with sock nets.

I then realised why I was seeing very few whitebait; they were the only survivors of the onslaught at the mouth.

The local told me several “boaties” were selling their catch. I saw one boat drop off a bucket to a person waiting on the

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Motupipi Bridge cycleway

Construction of the Christine Pullar Bridge at Motupipi has proceeded quickly and is due to open very shortly. “It’s possible it could be opened this Friday [today], if the stars align and it passes final inspection,” said Tasman District Council (TDC) transportation manager Jamie McPherson earlier this week.

The new structure provides a separate crossing point for users of the cycle/walkway between Pōhara and Tākaka.

It’s something that the Golden Bay Cycle and Walkways Society had advocated strongly for – none more so than former chair of the society, the late Christine Pullar, after whom the bridge is named.

The construction was given the go ahead by TDC last November after councillors sanctioned an increase in the project budget.

Jamie is clearly pleased that the new crossing is now in place. “It is exciting to see this long-awaited improvement take shape. Safe infrastructure for walking and cycling is critical to ensure there are real options for how people choose to travel, and achieve the associated health and emissions benefits.”

The Trust is planning an official opening, including a plaque unveiling, next month.

Fur Ball fundraiser

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Roots Bar is holding their annual fundraiser for Golden Bay Animal Welfare Society (GBAWS) this Saturday 22 October. It’s a great afternoon and evening of local DJ talent, decor, animal-themed dress-ups and prizes. Music starts at 4pm with local rasta Galanjah for anyone wanting a wee quiet afternoon reggae warm-up.

There are spot prizes of Roots Bar vouchers to be won for great costumes and also an incredible raffle is being put up with donations of art and pounamu earrings from renowned multimedia creatrix and artist Erihapeti Elizabeth McPherson (Bay Art award-winner), a lucious natural skincare kit by Fairytale Skin plus a voucher for Dada Manifesto. It’s a prize pack of around $800!

Raffle tickets will be available for $5 from the GBAWS bake-sale this Friday from 9am outside Take Note and all of Saturday at Roots Bar.

There will also be a donation jar on the bar all day at Roots for people less inclined to attend the bash but still would like to contribute monetarily to the kitties.

We would like to sincerely thank all who contribute to our fundraisers and events and make it possible. Mad love to you all.

THINK WHAT YOU COULD DO WITH THAT EXTRA MONEY IN YOUR POCKET...

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Covered arena opens its doors

A stunning blue-skied spring day marked the grand opening of Golden Bay’s first undercover riding area, Granity Riding Hall.

On Sunday 16 October, a crowd of over 300 hippophiles gathered at Grant Road in Puramahoi to celebrate the opening of the all-weather facility.

The multi-generational crowd was treated to refreshments and children’s pony rides, with four horses circling the ring non-stop to meet demand.

Novice pony rider Hazel Giblin (aged five) says her favourite part of horse riding “is being up so high and looking at the view”. Another rider, Lachlan McAlinden (aged nine), said he was “excited and nervous” about riding for the first time.

In a change of pace, next came a high-energy performance from the Hack Vaulties with a Flashdance 80s musical theme, which had the audience leaning in and clapping (some singing) along to What a Feeling Finally came the speeches, during which the driving force behind the project Kris Russell welcomed her audience, thanked her supporters and spoke of her dream for Granity Riding Hall.

The concept for the hall was born with the words “I have an idea…”, uttered by Kris to her friend Baerbel Hack. Both are passionate equestrians who teach horsemanship and vaulting respectively.

Says Baerbel: “It’s unbelievable that we have joined forces to build a horse community facility. This will provide shelter in all conditions to provide education to future kids on the responsibility, teamwork and ‘serious fun’ that is horsemanship. It will provide us with shelter from the wind and we can now smile when the forecast says rain.”

Says Kris: “The arena’s namesake comes from my property ‘Little Granity’ near Bainham. I sold the property and the proceeds from the sale contributed to building the arena.” The project has been in motion since 2020, with spades in the ground in May 2022. To achieve this, Kris has formed a partnership with Hack ’n Stay owners Baerbel and Tomas Hack, who agreed to house the arena on their farm.

“It has been my childhood dream since I was 12 to have an indoor arena,” says Kris. “I am 66 years now – so it only took 54 years. So perhaps the message is to never give up on your dreams.”

Summer hanging baskets potted up

RONNIE SHORT

Tākaka and Collingwood’s main streets will again look bloomin’ beautiful this summer, thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, especially Duncan Cavaye.

Twenty-five volunteers showed up to plant a total of 155 hanging baskets at the Sustainable Living Centre last Monday.

They were predominantly “ladies from the garden club and rose club”, but a few others also attended. It was the largest number of volunteers yet, according to Duncan, who has undertaken the task for “about five or six years”.

He is philosophical about his role.

“I’ve got time – and if you’ve got time, you can either be selfish about it or you can try and do something. If everybody did one thing for the community, then we’d be right, wouldn’t we?”

Tasman District Council pays for everything, while its subcontractor Nelmac

provides the supplies required. Duncan travels over to Motueka to pick up the plants he has requested from Nelmac. He then keeps them in the shade house to allow them to become established before he organises the planting day.

After that, the plants are grown on for another month, then Duncan gets “another

squad” together to hang them outside participating businesses. It’s then up to those retailers to keep the baskets looking good, through regular watering and maintenance.

“This year we’ve got a few different varieties we haven’t had before…..a bit more gold, for Golden Bay. I like to change it up.”

ROSA VOLZ

Kris Russell, centre, shows learning rider Hazel Giblin, aged five, what riding is all about.

Photo: Rosa Volz.

The 155 flower baskets potted up by volunteers, will be ready for hanging in a month’s time. Duncan Cavaye continues the work, supported by Pauline. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Fraud victim facing difficult

JO RICHARDS

A million-dollar fraud has put one Golden Bay resident behind bars and left another facing a difficult retirement.

Last Tuesday, at Nelson District Court, Iris Huebler was found guilty of “theft from a person in a special relationship” and sentenced to four years in prison.

Her victim, Alexandra (Alex) Purucker, says she is at least $1m poorer as the result of the crime, and has spent the last four years “on a hell ride to get justice”.

Speaking to The GB Weekly at her Tākaka home last week, Alex recounted her story – one that involves betrayal, deceit and dishonesty on a staggering scale.

It begins in 2003, when Alex owned The Dangerous Kitchen in Tākaka and needed a bookkeeper. She hired Iris, who became “a trusted friend” and managed the accounts until the business was sold in 2010.

The two women remained friends, but that changed after Alex travelled to Europe in 2012 in order to care for close relatives.

“My Mum had had a stroke and my auntie had Alzheimer’s,” says Alex. “I was up to my ears in admin with family members and without access to the internet most of the time.”

In her absence, the former café owner entrusted Iris with managing her personal finances and granted signature rights to her bank accounts. In the seven years that Alex was predominantly overseas, however, Iris decimated her employer’s bank balance – cashing cheques, making withdrawals and transferring funds to her own and other individual’s accounts.

There was always going to be a day of reckoning. When it came, Iris doubled down on the deceit, says Alex. “She said that she got hacked and the accounts were all frozen and told me her computer had been with the police for several weeks. When I got back from Europe, she said she was in Wellington talking to ANZ head office. Then, the day after I arrived, she said all the money had gone.”

At this stage, the victim says she had no inkling of any wrongdoing. “I still trusted her and told her, ‘I’m so sorry this happened to you; you’re my friend and I won’t hold it against you.’”

But that trust was shattered within hours. “I went to the banks the next day and they said, ‘You haven’t been hacked, you’ve been robbed.”

Alex says the scale of the crime made it difficult for many to accept. “A big part of my struggle was getting people to believe it in a small community. I was accused of lying, and people were bad-mouthing me. After she [Iris] got charged by the Police she was still teaching business to people who were paying for the course but, when I mentioned it to the organisers, I got brushed off.”

Nevertheless, the Police took the case very seriously and a full investigation was launched. Forensic accounting revealed the full extent of the fraud and provided the evidence used to convict Iris at last week’s hearing.

After going through “a few dark valleys”, Alex says she can now finally see some light. “I feel really relieved that the first chapter is basically resolved and even more that the truth is coming out.”

Some justice may have been done, but the return of the stolen cash remains unresolved. While the judge ordered a reparation payment of $80,000 from the proceeds of the eventual sale of Iris’s Golden Bay home, the sum falls far short of the total amount embezzled.

That makes Alex question the accepted wisdom that crime doesn’t pay. “She owes me $1m and is in jail for four years –that’s $250,000 a year.”

However, a civil case, due to be heard next year, could lead to full reparation eventually being paid.

In the meantime, Alex is thankful to be emerging from a “super-challenging” four years. “It’s taken a lot of time to be happy and joyful – I was very traumatised. But I’m optimistic and relieved I’ve got this far and I’m grateful for the support I’ve got.”

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Seeking justice and reparation: Tākaka resident Alexandra Purucker is the victim of a million-dollar fraud. Photo: Jo Richards.

Jungle Book on stage at Ōnekakā

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Kidztheatre 2022 is cooking up a treat for Golden Bay audiences with a rendition of Rudyard Kiplings’s The Jungle Book . Two matinee shows will take place at Ōnekakā on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, both at 3pm.

Director Ronnie Short chose to present this year’s production on the Ōnekakā hall’s outdoor stage because of the jungle theme.

“With the spring weather being what it is, it’s a bit of a risk,” said Ronnie. “But this is just the best venue for this play.”

If the weather is adverse, the production will take place in the Puramahoi hall.

Ranging from six to 14 years of age, the 30 young actors showcase a range of skills. The play, written by American playwright Vera Morris, is interspersed with a few songs.

This is not the Disney version, but all the favourite characters are inhabited by enthusiastic Kidztheatre actors. Cora Flynn plays the villain, Shere Khan, and her oily sidekick, Tabaqui the jackal, is played by Ollie Tinkler.

Mother Wolf (Georgie Tinkler) and Father Wolf (Levi Petterson) watch over their cubs, who are younger Kidztheatre

actors, as are the monkeys. Queen Monkey (Poppy Hughes) delights in antics. Bagheera the panther (Amaru Jones), Baloo the bear (Maggie Quinn) and Kaa the python (Tilly Orchard) guide Mowgli, who is played by Teal Alker.

Unique to this particular play are Mor, a peacock (Isla Jessep), and Mang, a bat (Olea Weiss). Elliott Hanlon plays Rikki-TikkiTavi. Storyteller Nyra (Ruby Markham) and villagers Chitra (Zoe Hall), Messua (Grace Lavers) and Toomai (Malachi Beckert) all add their part to the tale.

Ronnie is grateful for all support throughout rehearsals, especially from the sounds crew – Jonny Hanlon, Kim Weiss, Andrew Fersterer and Dave McKay. “There’s lot of work involved in amplifying the stage. But it’s really important the kidz are heard over any loud traffic noise.”

Refreshments will be available at intermission. Audiences are reminded to wear protective clothing and come prepared for weather unpredictability.

Tickets are available from Take Note, who request “cash only” please. Some gate sales may be available, but seats are limited.

Ōnekakā hall, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, both at 3pm. Adults $12.50, kids $10, five years and under $5.

Flood-damaged bridge reopened

JO RICHARDS

The Dry River Bridge on Glenview Road reopened recently following extensive repair work. Part of the crossing collapsed during August’s flooding event effectively closing the road for a number of weeks.

The work involved reconstructing the approach to the bridge using a combination of concrete and large boulders.

Tasman District Council transportation manager Jamie McPherson expressed his gratitude to locals and contractors. “We are very thankful to the local community for their patience while we worked through the various priorities for repairs. It was great to see the support that people gave to the local contractors who worked long and hard to get everything reopened.”

The Kidztheatre cast of The Jungle Book, ready to perform two shows at Ōnekakā hall’s outdoor stage 29 and 30 October. Photo: Supplied.

NEWSLINE UPDATES

Five new and eight returning Councillors in Tasman

The votes are in and there are five new faces around the council table following the declaration of the final results of the 2022 Tasman District Council triennial elections.

Newcomers Jo Ellis, Glen Daikee, Dan Shallcrass, Mike Kininmonth and Brent Maru will join returning Councillors Chris Hill, Celia Butler, Stuart Bryant, Christeen Mackenzie, Trindi Walker, Barry Dowler, Kit Maling and Mark Greening in the Council Chambers, led by returning Mayor Tim King.

Returning Motueka Community Board member David Armstrong along with Nick Hughes, Claire Hutt and Terina Graham have been elected to the Motueka Community Board.

Brent Maru also stood for the Motueka Community Board and was the highest polling candidate but the Local Electoral Act provides that if a person is declared to be elected as a member of the council, and that person is also declared to be elected as a member of a community board, they must be treated as having vacated office as a member of the community board. There was no election for the Golden Bay Community Board with candidates Abbie Langford, Grant Knowles, Robert Hewison and Henry Dixon unopposed.

Voter returns were down slightly this year compared with those of three years ago.

This election the voter return was 48.89% or 20,314 votes compared to 51.68% in 2019.

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Rural sports funding closing soon

This round of funding for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund closes on Monday 31 October. The fund offers help with travel costs for rural sports clubs and rural school teams. It helps young people aged 5 19 participate in local sports competitions. Sport NZ fully funds the Rural Travel Fund, which we administer locally on their behalf. Visit tasman.govt.nz/grants to apply.

We are about to begin our next round of community engagement in developing a new environmental blueprint to shape the future of our District for generations to come.

We are in the process of replacing our current resource management plans with a single, modern version – Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – Tasman Environment Plan (TEP).

Like the rest of New Zealand, Tasman has some big environmental challenges and must plan for future growth.

Despite the proposed reform of the Resource Management Act, the needs and challenges facing the people of Tasman remain the same.

Through quality policies, we can build greater resilience in the face of a changing climate and natural hazards, turn around biodiversity loss, retain productive rural land, protect and restore waterways, and plan for sustainable development.

Over the coming years, we will be working closely with Tasman communities to ensure the new TEP provides necessary environmental protection, restoration and community resilience.

This includes quality and appropriate development of Tasman’s towns, local centres, rural areas, and coastal places, protecting and restoring our land and air, and applying a ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea) approach to water management.

Our upcoming round of engagement will involve staff and councillors having conversations with you about Tasman’s issues and opportunities and getting your feedback on how we should address them through the TEP. What we learn will make a difference in how the TEP is shaped.

Numerous community events and consultation opportunities are planned between November and December 2022. These will be listed on our website and various other channels soon.

Visit environmentplan.tasman.govt.nz

Mayor’s Taskforce graduates celebrate achievements

Some of this region’s best and brightest vocational graduates were celebrated at the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs graduation event last month.

Twenty-seven students received certificates of recognition for their achievements across a broad range of industry-based training opportunities.

Graduates gained qualifications in a vast range of industries including outdoor education, retail, fishing, horticulture, community work, health care, food and beverage service, and engineering.

In his speech, Mayor Tim King says the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs programme further highlights the benefits of ‘earn and learn’ employment pathways over traditional tertiary qualifications.

He recognised the tenacity and true grit it had taken for students to get to this point, especially with the added curveball of Covid being thrown into the mix.

“Juggling full-time work, study and family commitments isn’t an easy task, so those who have qualified must be extremely proud of their achievements.”

Mayor Tim also thanked the businesses and companies who have joined the programme.

“By committing to and supporting the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs, local businesses and companies are helping ensure our region maintains and reinforces itself as a strategically important part of this country’s economy.”

COUNCIL HUI

Meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Public forum presenters can speak in person or online. Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Full Council Thursday 3 November, 9.30 am

Hear the call of nature – help us develop your Tasman Environment Plan

Henry Dixon

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY BOARD

Robert Hewison Grant Knowles

Abbie Langford

GOLDEN BAY WARD

Cr Chris Hill Cr Celia Butler

Tim King

MAYOR

Installation a feast for the senses

Prolific and versatile artist Toy Murchie has created a fascinating new art installation entitled Sounds of Progress, Rhythms of Change. Situated in The Loft gallery at Sculpture 705, Pōhara, the unique visual works are enhanced by a specially created soundtrack.

According to Toy, the varying harmonics and layers of sound change the viewer’s perception. Dunedin musician and audio engineer Harry Ford composed the three-hour sound story.

Visually mesmerizing, the installation features musical instruments entwined with copper leaves or bursting with flowers, juxtapositioned against heavy industrial steel. A year in the making, Toy explains:

“I like the steel and metal hardness against the delicate softness of the response of nature taking over. I love the way you can go through a city and look down a drain and see nature happening. I have faith in nature...The interesting thing about trees is that you think they’re competing, but they’re actually collaborating, and that’s what humans have to learn. We need to collaborate, not compete.”

Everything used in the exhibition is upcycled or recycled. The green on the copper leaves is verdigris, a patina formed

by atmospheric oxidation. Toy polishes, brushes and polishes some leaves again to highlight the form.

Each instrument was unusable before Toy recreated it as an art piece. “I won’t use any instrument that can still be played,” she says.

Toy and husband Kas Muller have created a magical haven with a multitude of artworks on offer from the two artists. Moving through the entrance one discovers a waka installation, a shop selling jewellery, then lampshades, paintings, postcards and more. Outside, another installation features dolphins, there’s a giant shuttlecock, panels, pendulous mobiles and Dr Seuss-like sculptures, among others.

A river painting exhibition flows throughout. Boardwalks lead into different spaces of the landscaped gardens, each with their own visual feast and refreshingly different aspect.

Sculpture 705 Lollokiki has an ambience all of its own. The variety of artworks highlight the many different aspects of this hidden garden treasure.

Sculpture 705 is now open 10am-4pm Friday-Tuesday, closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. When the busy season kicks in they will be open every day except Christmas and Boxing Days. www.lollokiki.co.nz

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Artist, Toy Murchie “plays” one of the reconstituted musical instruments that make up her stunning visual/audio installation in The Loft gallery at Sculpture 705, Pōhara. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Hatter’s hand-made, home-dyed hats

Rachele Rabbitts says that she tries to make everything a bit unique, a bit different, so each piece has a kind of personality. Photo Anita Peters.

ANITA PETERS

Behind Tākaka’s Earth Gems Flowers and Garden is the new Wayward Rabbit studio, brimming with distinctively styled felted hats and botanically dyed clothing. Setting up was a joint effort between designer Rachele Rabbitts and her partner Andrew, who created all of the shop furniture including the amazing hat blocks, art objects in themselves.

Rachele began seven years ago hand felting wool fibre hats. Now she uses traditionally styled pre-felted forms, steamed to soften, stretch and shape over hat blocks. From size six upwards, each hat is individually shaped, coloured and embellished with little treasures, feathers, and bits of leather, often taken from old coats and jackets.

“No two hats are ever the same and I like to make hats as individual as the people who wear them,” she says.

Rachele’s other passion combines her love of plants, textiles and colour in botanically dyed and printed clothing. While she makes some garments herself like her more recent silk, satin and linen shrugs, many are upcycled. She also has individually printed wool and silk shawls in soft earthy colours. Most other garments are made from natural fabrics.

Rachele has her own dye garden which even grows the traditional dye plant indigo. She dyes at home using a long custom-built dye bath that sits across the top of her barbeque.

“I can get a fair few garments in at a time. When I’m doing my bundling, I’ll either have a clear dye bath or I’ll add onion skins or some other dye stuff. Some things I overdye, but I keep it simple.”

Natural dyeing is a science in itself, but Rachele has learnt what mordants, flowers, and leaves contribute to the best outcomes; time of year, fabric fibre or treatment, whether scoured or mordanted. Colours are changed using mordants like iron, madder or alum.

Rachele is self-taught. She loves recycling, and is always trying new and different things in her constantly evolving business.

“I just try to make everything a bit unique, a bit different,” she says. “So each piece has a kind of personality. It’s not like anything you’d get anywhere else.”

Wayward Rabbit opening night, Friday 21 October; 5-8pm, 56 Commercial Street, Tākaka. See advertisement on page 19 of this issue.

Grandstand painting bee planned

Takaka

Mixing the magical mystical manure

activity is going on in the earth.”

The use of Biodynamic Horn Manure 500 was demonstrated recently at the East Tākaka Earthly Greens gardens.

This alternative system of agriculture was founded by Austrian scientist and philosopher Rudolph Steiner as a reaction to changing attitudes during the early 1900s. His “anthroposophical” ideas were based on the holistic interrelationship between the spiritual and physical worlds, and attributed to other aspects of “modern” life, including education, medicine, child rearing, the arts, psychology, and even banking.

Steiner’s unique biodynamic approach to agriculture addressed a decline in soil health and fertility caused by synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. His attitude to soil, plant, animal and human health was groundbreaking, as he used homeopathic preparations guided by earthly and cosmic influences.

Tony Hudson from Earthly Greens is the only biodynamic commercial grower in Golden Bay. A member of the BDA (Bio Dynamic Association), Tony shares his knowledge through workshops and collective planting days. On Saturday 15 October, his core group carried out the quarterly ritual of preparing Horn Manure 500 to boost soil fertility.

Back in April, a number of cow horns were filled with pure cow manure, sealed with clay then buried with the pointed end upwards.

“That works as an antennae, like an aerial,” says Tony. “It pulls the cosmic force energy during the winter months when all the

When the horns are opened after six months in the ground, they contain not only rich black compost but also the mycelium fungi it produces. This potent material is measured according to the area to be treated: one acre of land uses 13 litres of water and 25 grams of cow horn mix. The solution takes an hour of continual stirring, first clockwise for 20 seconds, then anticlockwise, using sticks or the stirrer’s own arms and spiritual energy. It is physical work keeping the momentum of the vortex going, and this creates energy, friction, electricity and oxygen.

”What we can’t see is a great cosmos of formative forces all pulled into one,” says Tony. “And after about 35-40 minutes you can see the water change; it suddenly feels and looks different.”

The cow horn mixture must be used within two hours before losing its potency. The group worked across a grid covering most of a 20-acre block of land, flicking the liquid out in rhythmic arcs using a bucket and brush. The droplets begin working as they land, says Tony.

Tony prepares the Horn Manure 500 four times a year for soil fertility, twice in spring and twice in autumn. He says it re-enlivens and re-awakens soil, creates good humus and adds bacteria and other essential nutrients, makes the soil more manageable, increases the earthworm count and water absorption and retention, and encourages healthy plant roots.

“We don’t always know why, but we know it works,” says Tony. “There is a bit of science behind it, but a lot of it is holistic. People have been using it for generations.”

ANITA PETERS

Earthly greens: The group worked across a grid covering most of a 20-acre block of land, flicking Horn Manure 500 out in rhythmic arcs using a bucket and brush. Photo Anita Peters.

Aorere for arts and crafts

Sunday fun at Rockville

JO RICHARDS

The Aorere is gearing up for a lively Labour Weekend, with arts, crafts, books, bric-a-brac and more on offer for visitors heading to Collingwood and beyond.

Aorere Artists Open Studios

Visual art enthusiasts can indulge their passion and curiosity by exploring the workshops and galleries of the Bay’s Aorere Artists over the three-day weekend.

Eight local artists, including two couples, are throwing their studio doors open to create a self-guided arts trail around the Collingwood area.

One of the group, pastel artist Marion Towns, encourages people to hop into their cars, or jump on their bikes, and head onto the trail. “Explore the diverse range of talented creatives that live and work in the beautiful Collingwood area in Golden Bay. Enjoy a sneak peek inside their studios, see brand new artwork, and maybe even watch them demonstrating their craft.”

All of those participating are experienced professional artists and crafts people, including some who enjoy national and international recognition. Their work, created using a wide variety of media and styles, showcases the breadth and depth of talent in the Collingwood arts community.

Two long-standing members of that community, Rosie Little and Bruce Hamlin, have spent the past 35 years in the Bay being inspired by the local landscape to create expressive paintings and gorgeous kiln-formed glass-work. Accomplished potter Sue Dasler, on the other hand, moved to Collingwood relatively recently but has already established a brand new ceramics studio next to the Courthouse Café.

Among the other artists on the trail are weaver Nicola Basham and Bay Art 2021 Supreme Award winner Pauline Watts. Known for pushing the boundaries, contemporary artists Christine and Erhard Wingels will also be showing their work which includes paintings, photo-objects, 3D pieces, and installations.

Visitors keen to take a bit of the trail home with them will be able to purchase original works of art, as well as cards, prints and calendars, direct from the Aorere Artists.

Printed flyers showing a map of studio locations will be available at each artist studio, The Courthouse Café and at local accommodation and businesses.

Aorere Artists Open Studios: 10am-4pm, 22, 23 and 24 October. For more information, phone Marion Towns on 027 678 0093.

Quilt Exhibition

Over the same three days Golden Bay Patchwork & Quilters Guild are mounting their Annual Quilt Exhibition in Collingwood Memorial Hall. As well as viewing the collection of spectacular patchwork creations, visitors will be able to get their sewing machine repaired and their scissors sharpened, enter a competition and browse merchants stalls.

Annual Quilt Exhibition: Collingwood Memorial Hall, 10am-4pm, 22, 23 and 24 October. Entry $2.

Collingwood Library Book Sale and Open Day

On the Saturday only, Collingwood Memorial Library is holding a book sale and open day, providing an ideal opportunity to check out the new book titles, restock personal bookshelves, and sign up for free membership of this revitalised institution.

Book Sale and Open Day: Collingwood Memorial Library, 10am-2pm, 22 October.

Pakawau Monster Garage Sale

The Annual Monster Garage Sale Flea Market runs over Saturday and Sunday at Pakawau Hall. The fundraiser features tables and car boots and welcomes “buyers, wekas and sellers”.

Monster Garage Sale Flea Market: Pakawau Hall, 10am-1pm, 22 and 23 October. For stall bookings and information phone Jules on 027 524 8202.

Sunday is family fun day at Rockville Museum which opens its doors in celebration of Labour Weekend.

There’ll be fantastic food to go with the fun, says event organiser and museum treasurer Di-ana Win. “You can have it inside or have a picnic with the family on the lawn.”

While on the lawn the kids can climb onto the vintage tractors and jump around on the bouncy castle.

Inside, the kitchen will be cooking up a spooky Sunday and Di-ana encourages the youngsters to get into the spirit. “Kids can dress up for Halloween and they will get a little something for looking scary.”

As usual, the library will be open for visitors to read about the past and view fascinating images from the past. “We have new photos of the old post offices, Collingwood fires and how the pioneers lived in their homes.”

Alongside the regular treasures at the museum, Diana says visitors will notice a few changes. “We have two new rooms to look at –The Pioneer Kitchen and the Appliance Room.”

The organiser says she is very grateful to her support crew. “I would like to thank David Rhodes, Suzy and John Hall, and my hubby Shane for all their help to make this possible. They are my awesome minions!”

And she believes it’s important to maintain the heritage housed in the museum. “It is so positive, to get the feedback from the visitors, who have seen and explored the museum. We must preserve the past; all those before us have made it possible for us to have what we have now. Remembering them is an honour.”

Fun Day: Rockville Museum, 10am-3pm, Sunday 23 October. For more information phone Di-ana on 027 239 5693.

Rockville Museum

‘Labour Weekend’ Fun Day!

23rd October 2022 10 3pm

Come and see the ladies at the Spooky Pioneer Kitchen: Scones /Sausage Rolls/Cake We cater for gluten free Tea/Coffee Kiddies Drinks (Sugar free) and Water

Dress up in your Halloween Costumes and get some treats

Come and see the new Appliance Room and experience, the new Pioneer Kitchen

Lollie Scramble at 1 30pm Bouncy Castle

$1.00 to bounce all day

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Aorere Artists, from left, Bruce Hamlin, Rosie Little, Nicola Basham, Christine and Erhard Wingels, Marion Towns (sbsent: Sue Dasler, Pauline Watts). Photo: Jo Richards.

Rockville Museum shows how early settlers lived their lives in the Bay. Photos: Submitted.

CLASSIFIEDS

RESULTS / Hua tākaro

BRIDGE

12 October. Upper Takaka Hi/Lo Session 2: P Nelson/S Van Wijngaarden 61%; T Packard/D Sarll 59%; J Harper/P Panzeri 55%. H/cap: P Nelson/S Van Wijngaarden 58.5%; T Packard/D Sarll 57%; J Harper/P Panzeri 52.75%. GOLF

11 October. 4th Woods - Stableford: M Dobbie 40. Closest to pin: 3/12 B Miller. Two: B Miller.

12 October. Stableford: R Dyce 40, G Allen 37, J Crocker 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Collie, 4/13 J Bensemann, 8/17 D Win, 9/18 C Reynish. Twos: R Heuvel, R Dyce, G Allen, J Solly. Best gross: R Dyce.

15 October. Captain’s Trophy - Par: M Dixon +2, J Bensemann +1, C Win square. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 8/17 S Win, 4/13 W Dobbie, 9/18 J Bensemann. Twos: R Davis, S Bensemann, D Win (2), S Win, M Dixon, J Bensemann, G Allen, W Collie. Twos 7/16: J Thomason, J Bensemann. Happy wanderer: J Garner. Best gross: J Bensemann 76. BOWLS

Young@Art

“Try something new. Be brave. Take part.”

ENTRIES ACCEPTED:

Wednesday 19 Oct, 1.00-5.30pm

Pohara Bowling Club recently held their opening for the 2022-2023 season. President Bob McTaggart welcomed everyone who came and a minute’s silence was held to remember two members, Ivan LeComte and Rangi Westrupp. The kitty was delivered up by Errol Beattie, Nelson Centre, and life member/secretary Jenny Westrupp put the first bowl up.

Golden Bay High School hall

Errol spoke on behalf of the Nelson Centre about the fact that we have had a lot of rain which has affected most greens but we are to have patience for them to recover. He finished by wishing everyone a good season and good bowling.

GRAND OPENING:

Friday 21 October

Young@A rt - 4pm

Special surprise performance - 4.30pm

Bay Art - 5pm (doors open 4.30pm)

16 October. Ray Williams Memorial Trophy. The tournament is now played as a mixed tournament and was won by Graham Crawford and Alan Sowman with three wins, 19 ends. The trophy was presented by Megan Nalder. The trophy was first played for in 1983 between Pōhara and Richmond which were larger clubs back then compared to now.

Post Grand Opening @ the Mussel Inn

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

EXHIBITION: 22 - 30 Oct

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.

Open daily: 10am until 4pm Koha entry

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

“Scan the QR code for our facebook page”

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

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

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz. Deadline next week is Tuesday 25 October at 12pm. Normal office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. See

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44 Ruataniwha Drive, Collingwood

15 McDonald Place, Collingwood

29b Washington Street, Collingwood

76 Parapara Beach Rd, Parapara

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

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Enjoying all day sun and backing onto school grounds, this is a lovely spot to holiday, or plan for your future in Golden Bay The cottage is deliberately positioned at the back of the 1157sqm section, leaving options open for future development The interior 75sqm is spacious tidy, and sports brand new floor coverings

Formerly an art studio, there's huge off street parking ample space to park your motorhome & boat Artful landscaping provides a beautiful environment and includes an outdoor room from which to enjoy the ever changing views over the bush clad ranges For full information contact Billy today

Overlooking farmland and equidistant between the beach and shops this 10 yr old family home has a carefully considered 194 sqm floor plan showcasing separation and space for the whole family to enjoy their own private moments The master suite features a walk in robe & bathroom

The adjacent bedroom is currently formal dining, the remaining two bedrooms and study are located beyond the open plan living space which has a stylish kitchen to be envied Positioned for maximum sun this is an exceptional homebase for families of all ages and stages and anyone who values lifestyle and location Must view! For full information call Billy today

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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.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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

CURTAINS custom made for a luxe floor-to-ceiling finish, velvets, linens, cottons, and more. Imagine designs, in the Z truck stop. Ph Tracey 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote.

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, 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.

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.

TRACKS, curtain. Super important to have good quality tracks for your curtains and sheers. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka.

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.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

ALLEVIATE muscle pain, tension, decreased mobility, stress.

and relaxation massage. 28 years’ experience.

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.

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate).

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

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GARAGE sale. 9am-11am, Sunday 23 October, 44 Nyhane Drive, Ligar Bay. Household items, chairs, kitchen items, tennis rackets, baskets, collectables. Ideal for baches and beach houses. Bargain prices.

BLINDS, blind, blinds. Luxaflex® has been adding style and sophistication to New Zealand windows since the 1950’s. Marketleaders in daylight regulation and solar heat control solutions. Call into Imagine designs and view our Luxaflex® blind stand or ph Tracey for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071.

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

BIRD -proof tops, at GB Sheetmetal. Ph Wayne 027 420 5933.

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

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

COTTAGE Plants Ōnekakā will be open all of Labour Weekend 10am-4.30pm. Great selection of perennials. Delphiniums are starting to flower now. Ph 525 9253.

POOL table, wooden top, felt fairly worn, average condition, been kept inside. Must pick up. Offers. Ph 027 812 8942.

GREEN firewood, pine/kanuka, and pinecones. Ph 027 381 2511.

RIFLE, Ruger M77 Mark 2 30-06, stainless, laminate stock, scoped and suppressed sub MOA. Reluctant sale. Ph Hobie 027 413 2444.

Firearms license to be sighted.

Saturday

12 Motupipi

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

WANTED / Hiahia

REGISTERED builder for small dwelling in Tākaka. Ph/txt Priscilla 020 4138 8963.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

GALLERY /retail store (health therapy space) to rent for summer season October/April, main highway Ōnekakā. $150/week plus power. Ready to trade, glass counters and lit display cases. Off-street parking, transit signage consent. sjben@outlook.com

PROPERTY WANTED

MATURE single male looking for

references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

Whare Mahana Trust (TWM) is an independent, Non Government Organisation (NGO) based in Takaka We are looking for a friendly and motivated person to support

staff across multiple areas

successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and time management skills

would love to hear from you if you have:

Extensive experience in administration

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills with the ability to build

and work within a team

Attention to detail and good

A proactive and positive approach

Parapara, Paton’s Rock, Pohara,

Current Clinical Vacancies

accept applications throughout the year!

Looking to make a difference in your community?

Are you interested in joining our experienced and growing team? We are seeking open minded & flexible individuals with therapeutic training or experience, for part time, casual, evening and weekend shift work We will invest in training for the right candidates:

TWM Health Nurse (ppt)

Youth Support Worker (ppt)

DBT Coach and Support Worker (casual)

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

you are an enthusiastic and positive person, then one of these

could be

CLEANER 0.7 FTE (28 HOURS PER WEEK)

Golden Bay Community Health is a Rural Integrated Health Centre consisting of a Medical Centre, Urgent Care, Allied Health, Community Nursing, Well-Child, Maternity, In-Patients and Aged Residential Care.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate in the following permanent position:

CLEANER - 0.7 FTE (28 HOURS PER WEEK) to join our busy Support Services Team. This position will provide an efficient and effective household service for the residents/patients and health practitioners/staff of the facility.

About you:

We are looking for a reliable enthusiastic person who can provide a high standard level of cleaning services across different areas of the facility. For further information please contact HR@nbph.org.nz and complete an online application via our website at www.nbph.org.nz.

Vacancy open until filled.

from 9am-5pm.

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

page for details.

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

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

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

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

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Open Sunday and Monday 23 for Labour Day, weather permitting, 10.30am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934, Totaranui hill.

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

Groups welcome Enquire about lunch

Day Menu

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CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly

them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at

(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 at 10am. April Hay.

OPEN STUDIOS • Labour Weekend

Rockville Museum

UPCOMING

SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER

MOTUPIPI

COTTAGE

SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER

MARBLE

TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER

COMMUNITY AND WHĀNAU MEETING, see ad on page 14. BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz.

WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER

AIKIDO CLASSES FOR KIDS. Some spaces available for term four. From seven years and up. Wednesdays 4-5pm. Ph 027 355 2909 for information.

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 27 OCTOBER

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

LATER EVENTS

MOTUEKA GARDEN TRAIL, 29 and 30 October, 18 amazing gardens, including old favourites and spectacular new additions. Tickets $20 from Earth Gems (cash only please).

Weekend’ Fun Day!

October 2022 10 3pm

Come and see the ladies at the Spooky Pioneer Kitchen: Scones /Sausage Rolls/Cake We cater for gluten free Tea/Coffee Kiddies Drinks (Sugar free) ) and Water

Dress up in your Halloween Costumes and get some treats Come and see the new Appliance Room and experience, the new Pioneer Kitchen. Lollie Scramble at 1.30pm

Castle $1.00 to bounce all day

Patchwork & Quilters Guild

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

Opening Night Wayward Rabbit Studio

Opening Night

Friday 21st October 5 – 8 pm

Wayward Rabbit Studio

56 Commercial St Takaka walkthroughEarthGemsNursery

Friday 21st October 5 – 8 pm

56 Commercial St Takaka

56 Commercial St Takaka walk through Earth Gems Nursery

Look at my Hat Making workshop and join in the unbundling process where the leaves are removed from the fabric to reveal the leaves’ prints @ 7pm

Studio open Saturday 22nd from 10-3

Esposito BSc Dip Opt

SELF DEFENCE CLASSES

Private women’s only and kid and parent self defence classes now also available through AirBnb. 34 years of experience.

SHOW DAY - TUES 25 OCTOBER

Bring your family along for a fun day out to our annual show day. Official welcome starts at 9.45am and judging from 10am sharp! Stalls will be open from 10.30am. (No eftpos)

Coffee Cart, Sausage Sale/Bacon Butties, Bake & Juice Sale, Dunk A Teacher, Bouncy Castle/Water Slide, Car Wash, White Elephant Sale/Garage Sale Stall, Library – Second Hand Book Sale – Face Painting – Tea and Biscuits, Raffles & Prizes, Horse Vaulting Show, And Much More ………….

The School will be open from 8.30am for Exhibits and Animal entries. Outside entries are very welcome. Entries must be in and assembled by closing time of 9.40am. Prize Giving starts at 2pm. For more information, a schedule or stall bookings, please contact Pip Baker on 524 8251.

SEE YOU ALL THERE

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 22nd CRASH BANDIHOOT - New Orleansstyle jazz horn ensemble supported by ACOUSTIC SANDPIT. 8pm, $15

Wed 26th ERIC BOGLE with PETE TICHENER and EMMA LUKER. 8pm, $25 tickets online.

Thu 27th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome.

Sat 29th GRETA O’LEARY & LALDY. $10

OCTOBER

OCTOBER Friday 21st

Friday 21st

Paws of Fury: The Legend of

NOVEMBER

(PG)

5:00: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG)

Moonage Daydream (M) ENCORE Saturday 22nd

Moonage Daydream (M) ENCORE Saturday 22nd

DC League of Super Pets (PG) FAMILY FUN FILM!

DC League of Super Pets (PG) FAMILY FUN

Sat 5th LOOKING FOR ALSAKA. $15

Thu 10th QUIZ, 7.30pm, all welcome. for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

8:00: Good Luck to you, Leo Grande (M) Sunday 23rd

23rd:

Good Luck to you, Leo Grande (M) Sunday 23rd

5:00 Ngati (PG) NZ Sunday Classic Film FINAL

Ngati (PG) NZ Sunday Classic

Ngati (PG) NZ Sunday Classic

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey,

8:00 Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen A Journey A Song (G)

Song (G) ENCORE

8:00 Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen A Journey A Song (G) ENCORE Tuesday 25th

Tuesday

25th

Tuesday

8:00 Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (M)

Treat Tuesday $12 8.00 Becoming

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