The GB Weekly - 9 September 2022

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Friday 9 September 2022

Mural up for replacement

Grant Knowles has secured funding to replace the mural which will shortly be removed from the wall of DOC’s office in Tākaka. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

Time is running out for one of Tākaka’s iconic artworks.

The much-loved mural that adorns the Department of Conservation building is about to be water-blasted off to allow vital repairs to be carried out on the end wall.

It is now 20 years since Chris Finlayson’s spectacular conservation-themed work first appeared on the otherwise unremarkable wall.

Over the years, however, the elements have taken their toll on the surface, causing the paint film to peel like sunburnt skin. Turning a problem into an opportunity, Chris painted

sticking plasters over the worst scars and, in the process, added to the character of his weathered creation.

The contractor tasked with the repairs, Lance Robinson, says damp is the reason for the erasure. “Water is being trapped between the paint film and the wall, so we need to strip it off and waterproof the wall.” The work, he says, “will be done over a weekend”.

The refurbished wall will provide a big blank canvas for a new work of art that is planned for the site.

Golden Bay Community Board member and owner of Tākaka’s Art Vault Grant Knowles says,

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THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2022

JO RICHARDS

As election campaigning gets underway it’s time for voters to find out and turn out.

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says it’s important that electors find out about the candidates standing in their district, then make sure they turn out to vote.

LGNZ chief executive Susan FreemanGreene says, “…while all candidates have bios in the voting papers, it’s important to do your own research into people running so you know how they will work together, represent the community’s views and what their policy positions are.”

In this issue of The GB Weekly we publish brief profiles of the four candidates standing for the two Golden Bay ward councillor positions (see page 10). The submitted statements, however, cannot explore their policy stance or motivation in detail, nor can they provide an in-depth insight into the candidates themselves. For that, voters will need to spend time gathering information to ensure their ballot box choices are fully informed.

One of the traditional ways of engaging with candidates is at public hustings. This Sunday, two meet-the-candidates events will give the Golden Bay community an opportunity to listen to, and question, those standing for ward councillor and district mayor.

The first meeting is at 2.30pm at Collingwood Area School. The second forum starts at 7pm in Tākaka’s Senior Citizens’ Hall.

At each meeting, candidates will be invited to deliver a short speech, after which questions, submitted in writing, will be allowed.

Turn out to vote The reluctance to vote in local elections is a well-known issue, says Susan. “Local body elections typically have low voter turnout, at about 40 per cent, compared with central government elections, which typically get about 80 per cent voter turnout.”

But both types of poll are important in ensuring a functioning democracy, according to Susan. “Local government is an exciting place to influence decisions that will have intergenerational impact. So it’s vital that people around the council table represent their community’s interests and that means we all have a job to do by getting out and voting.”

More information TDC candidate profiles and contact details available at: https://tasman.govt. nz/my-council/about-us/your-mayor-andcouncillors/local-elections/nominationsreceived/

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while funding is still being sought to cover the costs of the replacement mural, a good start has already been made. “I have secured $1000 from Creative Communities NZ, and the Art Vault and the Village Market will contribute $500 each. ITM have said they will supply the necessary paint materials.”

Although there is no firm date set for the repair work, Lance expects to be given the goahead soon. In the meantime, Tākaka shoppers have a last chance to see the ephemeral artwork before it disappears for good.

To make a donation towards the mural project, contact Grant on 027 256 0566.

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Golden Bay Arts Council has announced a new category for its 35th annual Bay Art exhibition.

The Professional Works section, with a $500 prize sponsored

by Matuku Funerals, invites local professional artists (selfselected) to enter their work in all mediums.

The new section has been created in honour of the late artist, anthropologist and writer, Judith Hoch (pictured right), whose death in May of this year, came as both a shock and blow to the Golden Bay arts community.

Judith, like many other professional artists, did not as a rule contribute to Bay Art. Her partner John said she entered one year and then ceased in order to give others a chance.

“It’s a reflection of Judith’s generous spirit and a choice that has been made by many in this community,” says GB Arts Council worker Claire French, who sees the new category as a way to persuade top artists to (re)enter Bay Art. “We would love for you to come back, or to join us for the first time, to celebrate the arts in Golden Bay. “We couldn’t be more heart-warmed or excited about this new section and we look forward to seeing what the talented artists in Golden Bay can bring to this event.”

Bay Art runs 21-30 October. All entries to be delivered to Golden Bay High School between 1-5.30pm on 19 October.

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David Scheel is a true Australian success story. So much so that he is regarded internationally as one of the finest solo musical comedy performers in the world.

In David’s concerts you can expect to hear anything from a well-known folk tune played in the styles of various famous composers, two different pieces played with different hands at the same time, and a medley of the 20 worst tunes ever written.

His raconteur-style send-ups of the ridiculous include true stories of bad pianos he’s had to play, sharp-edged commentary on the lives of celebs, and equally topical digs at politicians. All this in a huge range of voices and accents, which have led to frequent comparisons with Peter Ustinov, whilst his brilliant musical spoofs on the piano (as well as his serious playing of the instrument) saw him dubbed the new Victor Borge very early on in his career.

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in Golden Bay each fortnight Protestors outside Golden Bay Community Health demand the lifting of vaccine mandates for health workers. Photo: Anita Peters.

ANITA PETERS

Protests around the country have been calling for an end to all mandates, including the vaccination requirement for healthcare workers who interact directly with patients, put in place by the Government.

Mandates for other New Zealand professions, such as in the education, police and defence sectors, have already been lifted.

On Wednesday 31 August, approximately 175 people supporting Nurses for Freedom protested outside Golden Bay Community Health against the ongoing mandate for unvaccinated medical staff.

Wendy Trimmer, a registered nurse for the past 32 years and regional co-ordinator for Nurses for Freedom, said the (mostly) registered nurses at the protest included health care assistants and midwives, plus five from within the Golden

Bay community. Friends and family added to the numbers in support of those affected.

“This protest is about highlighting the impact that the mandates are having on nurses who have chosen not to be vaccinated for certain reasons,” she said. “And it’s about trying to get the mandates changed so that we can go back to work and look after the people that we’ve been trained to look after.

Responding to an inquiry from The GB Weekly about the reasons for the continuation of the mandate, and the likelihood of stood-down nurses returning to work, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said: “Any decisions on the continuation of vaccine mandates are a decision for Government.”

For Wendy, the decision to lift the mandate can’t come soon enough. “The healthcare system is in crisis in my opinion, and all the vulnerable people that need us are suffering as a result.”

Dam fill holds back floodwater JO RICHARDS

The recent rainfall event that hit the Nelson area hard has not caused any damage to the Waimea Dam. Waimea Water Limited CEO Mike Scott says there has been no impact to the structure, other than losing a few days’ construction work plus an unscheduled clean-up operation afterwards to clear trees and other debris from the roads. “The dam and flood management worked exactly as intended.”

When the dam is completed and commissioned, the reservoir will naturally fill up with water to an estimated capacity of 13 million cubic metres. The fill is anticipated to take months, but last month’s epic downpour confounded all WWL’s calculations. “We could have filled the reservoir two-and-a-half times in the four days of flooding,” says Mike, adding that the dam effectively served as a buffer. “The reservoir filled to about half-height and acted as attenuation pond. We arguably helped mitigate the size of the peak river flow.”

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Reg Turner has previously stated his opinion that councillors are duty bound to represent the views of the community from which they were elected. Needless to say, this is easier said than done. Unless councillors conduct a poll on each of the plethora of issues on which they are required to make a decision, how do they know that their decisions are not just reflecting the views of the vocal minority? The answer is that we, hopefully, elect councillors who have the ability to assess the validity of views presented to them and to act accordingly.

What councillors should however not do is to bring personal, or clearly minority group agendas to the council table and represent these as being the opinion of the community at large.

I therefore fully endorse last week’s letter from Liz Thomas (GBW, 02/09) and urge electors to carefully scrutinise the stances, both stated and unstated, of the candidates for the upcoming local body elections before casting their votes.

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Though local government elections can easily be ignored our coming decisions are critical to our futures. Two issues foremost in my mind are our district’s possible adaptation failures to global warming induced climate change, and long-term debt bondage due to the Waimea Dam. Here’s a check list of thoughts from the writer Octavia E Butler, in Parable of the Talents: “Choose your leaders with wisdom and forethought.

To be led by a coward is to be controlled by all that the coward fears.

To be led by a fool is to be led by the opportunists who control the fool.

To be led by a thief is to offer up your most precious treasures to be stolen.

To be led by a liar is to ask to be told lies.

To be led by a tyrant is to sell yourself and those you love into slavery.”

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www.gbweekly.co.nz CORRECTION In last week’s article “Scheme supporting young artists” (GBW 02/09) we mistakenly referred to the Art Bank instead of the Art Vault. Apologies for the error.

Well done and thank you Golden Bay for supporting our healthcare professionals in what was by far the biggest and best NZ Nurses for Freedom protest in the country.

The support from both passers-by and the hospital staff as they drove past was overwhelmingly positive.

The unity, togetherness and community spirit was amazing.

We all want and need all of our healthy, hard-working, mandated-out, healthcare professionals back to work as soon as possible.

We love you. We love Golden Bay. Thomas James

Acknowledging Jill’s grand stand

With the passing of Jill Pearson it is timely to publicly acknowledge her long-standing contribution in both time and effort to the preservation of the Golden Bay grandstand.

Without The Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust (GBGSCT), led by Jill, in doggedly resisting the momentum of idealogues who, without proper community consultation, foisted a new building, including new squash courts, but limited changing rooms for team sports, in a place requiring the demolition of the grandstand and the “attached” squash courts – for car parking.

In this they were opposed by ex-mayor Kempthorne’s regime which refused to list the 1899 grandstand as a local historic building and led a ratepayer-funded fight for demolition at the Environment Court. Meanwhile the GBGSCT funded its legal and expert evidence costs by donations, loans and cake stalls, reducing their debt from $130,000 to the current $37,000.

Acknowledgement and retention of a practical viewing platform returned with election of mayor Tim King, apparently keen to avoid examination in the High Court of the council’s legal obligations to the Golden Bay A&P Association. However, this achievement came with unreasonable apportionment of costs for car parking, demolition of squash courts and partly grandstand restoration costs, not to the Rec Centre Construction account, but to the GB Reserves Account. This anomaly was identified by Martin Potter recently but remains unanswered by our representatives.

A fitting acknowledgement to Jill’s efforts in this area would

be TDC settling the remaining GBGSCT debt they are responsible for. And funding an acknowledgement plaque of GBGSCT’s effort on the restored building.

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Being an old Addams Family fan I had to go to the play.

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My cheeks hurt from laughing so much. Thank you to Anita and all the team for a stunning production.

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Questioning candidate questioning

I read in last week’s paper (GBW, 02/09) that the candidate meetings must strictly follow a prepared script.

The meetings will follow an identical format with all nine candidates invited to deliver a three-minute prepared speech, after which there will be time set aside for questions. Any questions will need to be in writing, and submitted to the candidates prior to their speeches. There will be no questions allowed from the floor.

This is preposterous. How can any issue in their speech be addressed after their presentation, if not from the floor? This is absolutely shutting down the right to question candidates on their ideas and visions when we most need to ask them.

This is a denial of the freedom of speech at a public meeting.

This is wrong. Very wrong, and must be challenged. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy.

How can this format be tolerated in our community?

Reg Turner

Response from Tākaka meeting organiser:

Reg has misinterpreted our intentions regarding the question format. By having the questions in writing our collaters will be able to give the most frequent questions precedence and allow for candidates specified by the questioner to respond first. Other unspecified candidates may also wish to respond and given sufficient time remaining have been allowed to do so in the past.

Rather than throttling debate this format allows for the most issues to be covered by the most candidates in the limited time frame we have. It is also in some cases important to protect the anonymity of the questioner. The collation is done by respected members of the community (last year it was Penny Griffith, who is not here this year) so there is no question of favouritism. There is never enough time to exhaust the question stack, although it may be added to during speeches. I invite Reg to have a look at the question slips which we will save if he doubts our sincerity.

No candidates so far have ever complained.

Michael Delceg, President, Grey Power Golden Bay

Response from Collingwood meeting organiser:

The format that we have adopted is the same as we have used for some years for Meet the Candidates.

We understand the need for spontaneity and that members of the public may want to question something the candidates say in their prepared speech. So there will be time following the candidates’ speeches for questions to be written down and given to the two question-askers/collators. In the event there are two or more similar questions these will be collated together.

We also acknowledge that the public feel passionately about some issues and by handling the questions in this way it removes any bias or emotion, allowing the meeting to proceed smoothly, and the candidates to feel safe.

We do believe most fervently in free and democratic processes, and it is for this very reason that Rural Women and Grey Power have collaborated to ensure that the public of Golden Bay have an opportunity to see, hear and question these community-minded individuals who have bravely offered themselves for public office.

Carolyn McLellan, President, Golden Bay Rural Women

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Just over a year after her Private Members Bill on tightening freedom camping rules was voted down by the Government, MP Maureen Pugh is pleased to see the SelfContained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill begin its passage through Parliament, although the delay disappoints her and she has reservations about the extra bureaucracy caused.

“If the Tourism Minister had supported my bill last September, practical law would already be in place, and the Minister would now be able to focus on the greater challenges posed by the borders re-opening and overseas visitors returning into New Zealand,” Maureen says.

She is adamant that all campers should not be negatively impacted by a new law: “I regard the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association as a large and very responsible group of people who enjoy touring through New Zealand with the freedom of being able to stop and camp where they choose.

Their request for clarity on what exact vehicle specifications constitute ‘self-contained’ deserves to be listened to as any new legislation should not exclude people with welldesigned vehicles from camping responsibly. And we must always protect the right of Kiwis to continue enjoying their tenting holidays too. This is a big part of how we teach our kids to value the outdoors.”

While she is supportive of the regulatory framework on certifying vehicles as “self-contained” Maureen is concerned about the proposed aspect of who monitors people camping on various categories of land, particularly spaces administered by NZTA and Land Information NZ. But despite the frustrations of all the delays, Maureen is philosophical about the eventual outcome: “this week my Parliamentary colleagues have been reminding me that this Bill is materially the same as what I had proposed.

Because West Coast-Tasman districts will once again soon attract a large number of freedom campers, a move towards ensuring they use our wonderful regions responsibly is a step in the right direction”. Submissions will likely be called for before the end of this year.

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The action-thriller feature film Northspur (reviewed in last week’s GB Weekly), filmed in Nelson and Marlborough and sold to a major US studio, will screen exclusively in 44 cinemas throughout New Zealand – for September only.

The film stars Australasian actors Marshall Napier and Michael Hurst, along with Kiwi stars Josh McKenzie (NBC’s La Brea; NZ’s Filthy Rich), Delaney Tabron (Spartacus, Step Dave), Kali Kopae (Whina, Deadlands), and rising young talent Nell Fisher (Evil Dead Rise) and Rama Marrow (Matua).

Northspur is a passionate homegrown effort – written, directed and produced in the Top of the South – made with many local cast and crew and shot amid the region’s stunning scenery. A completely independent production, Northspur was funded exclusively by local investor consortiums, and received no state help or public money.

Advised by many it couldn’t be done, the producers shot and finished a big action/thriller movie in 18 days on a fraction of a Hollywood or NZ Film Commission budget.

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Weeding in preparation for spring planting serves a double purpose in my garden. Obviously, it reduces the competition for space with the new seedlings that will be planted. However, these weeds (with the odd exception), along with other ingredients, are used to make rich compost to feed the soil and subsequent crops.

Into the space the weeds occupy, I make soil amendments via different compost methods to improve soil fertility and structure. I have a range of ingredients, all made at home. First up is vermicast (worm castings). This is harvested from my worm compost beside my vegetable garden. The next is woody compost, bagged and ready to use. This is produced from chipping trees and shrubs a year ago and left to decompose against a strategic concrete wall. Last is the compost made in my vegetable garden. I also add organic fertilisers including lime and dolomite, along with fishmeal if I can get it.

But not everyone has the room or inclination to have so many different compost systems at home. So what is the best system for you?

Composting systems: Hot compost heaps Made by collecting a lot of ingredients: weeds, hay/straw, manure(s), grass clippings, crop residues, wood ash and leaf litter. Combine in layers in one go, making sure all layers are well wet. Cover, and turn two weeks later. Cover again and repeat turning if you want fast compost. Turning and heat kills weeds and pathogens.

Cold composts As above but done over time, so the heap doesn’t actually heat up much. This means the end compost won’t be free of weed seeds or possibly pathogens, either. Both these compost methods can be made in a bin. Recycled plastic black compost bins are available, the eco-friendly being the 240 or 400 litre Taurus Compost bin. The bigger the bin, the warmer it gets.

Wooden pallets can be tied together to form a simple, cheap alternative. Or you can make free-standing heaps by making square edges as you build them.

Worm compost Combine food scraps with shredded paper or cardboard.

Avoid citrus and onion family scraps as they harm worms. Tiger worms (Eisenia fetida) need to be added. Collect food scraps in a container and empty regularly into the worm farm. Aged horse manure over the cool winter months will keep them happy.

Several commercial bins are available to purchase: the best for low maintenance is the Hungry Bin worm farm, through which vermicast falls into the bottom collector section. My worm farm, bedside my blood orange, is made from untreated wood, 1 x 1.5 metres in size. I feed one side and after it’s full, feed the other side. After two months the worm castings are ready to extract, store or use in the garden. I have a carpet cover followed by a waterproof tin lid over my worm farm.

Bokashi bucket There are several versions on the market. Basically two buckets are put together, the top one squeezing the air out of the food scraps which have had EM (effective microorganisms) added to bran. These beneficial anaerobic microbes (including Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces, and Rhodopsuedomonas bacteria) essentially pickle the scraps after 2-4 weeks. They then can be buried in a trench, like your grandparents did, and covered with soil. Planting can happen straight away.

Advantages: No large bin is needed, and scraps are processed quickly for reintegration into the soil. Disadvantage: You need to buy bokashi bran regularly.

A simple boxed worm farm. Photo: Sol Morgan.

Woody compost I use my electric 1.75 horsepower Hansa chipper to chip up my tree and shrub prunings twice a year. The chippings are left in a pile for about a year. Over this time I allow rain to keep them moist. Urine and old yoghurt is added to boost decomposition. This creates a fungal-dominant compost, which is helpful to encourage in the vegetable garden. Fruit plants really benefit from this type of compost. I also use it in potting up mixes I make.

Johnson-su bioreactor A mix of wood chip, manure and other compostables are put into a wire cage lined with weed mat, with the addition of aeration tubes. This creates fungal-dominant biologically active compost after one year of decomposition. Check out https:// seaclifforganics.nz/blogs/news/johnson-su for good building instructions. It costs a little to set up, but materials last for a long time. And like hot composting, it needs to be made in one go, but doesn’t require much maintenance.

Other tips: Make sure compost systems are easy for you to manage.

Sometimes simple is good.

Both composts and worm farms can be sited on your garden beds. In this way the nutrients flowing out of them make the surrounding soil more fertile.

Make sure you have a water hose close by. Never let a compost or worm farm dry out.

Cover them to stop nutrients being washed away.

Use the most diverse material you can, to introduce a greater range of nutrients.

Store additional compost inputs – like manure and hay – in a dry shelter near your compost.

Whatever system works for you, you will end up making the most out of your food scraps and prunings with the result, plus a more fertile garden. And if you haven’t got a compost, there is no better time than now to start one.

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Supporting the mental health of our rangatahi (youth) Helping our young people to understand and navigate their mental health and build resilience after a crisis is core to supporting them through this time.

What is mental health?

Positive mental health is often connected to having a sense of purpose, knowing who we are, being able to do the things that matter to us and feeling connected to others. This is linked to resilience, which is having positive ways to deal with your feelings, recover from things that impact you and enjoy life even when things are hard.

It’s important to know, though, that having positive mental health overall doesn’t mean you’re excluded from experiencing mental distress.

Our hauora is not individual. It’s a weaving together of our whānau, our whakapapa, our connection to the world around us and our beliefs. This helps us form an identity that connects us to our past, grounds us in our present and lifts us up to the opportunities our future holds.

It means that we’re a part of something bigger than ourselves, and within this we can find people

who care and support, stories that uplift us and help us to feel connected and heard, and a sense of belonging and acceptance of who we are.

Your mental health is closely linked to how you think and feel about yourself and others, how you create and manage relationships and friendships and the ways that you’re able to cope with the ups and downs of emotions that you face in your everyday life.

Where to get help

If you’re thinking about harming yourself or are having suicidal thoughts, call Lifeline on 0508 82 88 65 now to talk to someone who cares and can support you.

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• Discuss with children what has happened. Giving them the facts without unnecessary detail helps prevent their imagination taking over.

• Encourage them to express emotions.

Fear and sadness are their way of coming to terms with what has happened. Hold them or stay with them, offer support while they are upset and talk about it afterwards.

• Keep communication open by asking questions to find out what they are thinking or imagining. Tell them how adults feel and what the actions of adults under stress mean. This will prevent children blaming themselves.

• Maintain routine and familiarity to help children see that life is secure and predictable.

• Reduce change of any type to a minimum. When change is necessary, take time to prepare children for it.

• Keep them informed of how their recovery is going and what to expect.

• Make time for just being together. Take time out and re-establish recreational activities and outings as soon as you can. Having fun is an important part of healing.

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Why apps are important self-help tools?

Apps hold amazing potential as mental health and wellbeing tools. You can carry them everywhere, engage with them in real time as you’re experiencing distress, and interact with them in a completely different way to other self-help tools.

It is important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice, and there is no current accreditation system for apps that are designed.

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Last Saturday, Golden Bay’s Mini Maidens chalked up a major victory over Motueka AFC Stormers side in a 11-12th grade match at Tākaka’s Rec Park.

From the first whistle the Mini Maidens were passing and moving the ball around and created an early opportunity to open the scoring.

Forced to regroup, the Stormers formed a strong back line, and attempted to hit the Maidens on the counter attack. But with Layla Griffiths locking down the home side’s defence, and Penina Uhrle proving to be a great asset in goal, it took a considerable time for Motueka to find the back of the net.

In the meantime, the Maidens’ attacking trio of Luca Moyle, Malika Gall and Daisy Sercombe established a solid lead going into half time.

Changes made at the half-time break, included bringing

Uhrle out of the goal and onto the outfield from where she put the ball past the opposition keeper and into the net.

During the second half the Golden Bay side showed what they are capable of, defending strongly and carving out more scoring chances. Motueka, however, never gave up and added a few more goals to their tally but, with the match finishing with the score at 9-6, it was to be the Mini Maidens’ day.

GBAFC president Phil Smith believes the young side will continue to improve. “This team is in its first season and has had its challenges, but to grow like they have and play some beautiful and entertaining football is a credit to the players and to the coaches Jodi Jefferson, Lily Pedersen and Tullia Wilson.

Manager Bridie Griffiths has been exceptionally awesome to maintain a great culture in this young girls team.”

Final score: GB Mini Maidens 9 vs Motueka AFC Stormers 6.

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After two years in remission, the Golden Bay Swimming Club is back in the water. The swimming classes, held in the GB High School pool, will begin after labour weekend.

M ur ray Wilson is the newly elected chair of the incorporated society that runs the club. As head coach, he will organise the swimming programmes and oversee the other coaches.

There are five coaches but, as Murray says, “Eight would be good. You don’t need experience; it’s patterns and routines, specific markers.

You don’t have to be a good swimmer, just a willingness and desire to work with children.”

Bringing years of exper ience to the role, Murray has been a swimming instructor, managing and designing swimming programmes in Wellington for 12 years. He has always swum, and even at university he took up part-time work as a swimming instructor.

After university, Murray was faced with the choice of continuing as an instructor or becoming a lab technician. He chose the former, and worked full-time for six months before becoming the facility manager at TSW Aquatics in the capital.

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Local Elections 2022: Meet the candidates for Golden Bay ward councillor Candidate profiles

Celia Butler

Chris Hill

Quinn Lake

James Wolfen-Duvall

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

I was born in Christchurch, and pursued a career in the health sector as a nurse and practicing midwife and in management roles in Golden Bay and Nelson. Our life in Tākaka began 40 years ago with a block of land, a handbuilt house and three boys. After retiring, my passion for the outdoors and nature led me into conservation work. Music in various forms, and an interest in history from my university days, has remained.

My Iwi affiliations are to Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa and Kai Tahu.

I was raised in Golden Bay/ Mōhua. My background includes t h e a r m y, o u t d o o r p u r s u i t instruction, Iwi environmental management, farming, tertiary tutoring, governance experience and a counselling practice. I was the inaugural chair of the community trust that built our health facility and I have a degree in counselling

My background is as a dental health professional and business owner. I built a business in Wellington as a clinical dental technician, and have lived in Golden Bay for two and a half years. I settled here having completed a course in regenerative agriculture, and attending the local permaculture and sustainability course.

After completing 51 years in full time employment I chose to live in Golden Bay with view to retirement after working locally here for my last 6 years. I was born and bred on a farm for 21 years which I believe still stands well with me in a rural community with like-minded people.

I’m a qualified diesel mechanic, welder and HGV driver, and have managed machinery dealerships in Europe and New Zealand.

Do you have any affiliations with political parties, politically-active movements, or lobby groups?

As a sitting councillor, I have had no affiliations to any political parties or groups and that remains the case now.

No, I have no such affiliations.

I’m not affiliated with political parties. I have connections with many local groups, I’m always inspired by the dedication and commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.

I am not affiliated to any political party, but I have attended many local groups in order to maintain people’s perspective of their communities and needs, along with the desire for improvements.

Why are you standing for election?

I am standing because I can see there are more opportunities coming up in the next term – for the region, the people, and the environment we live in. I am now strongly positioned to vote wisely on how rates are spent, and to participate in the many projects underway.

To continue to be a strong voice and advocate for Golden Bay. I am motivated by changes afoot in local government and wish to be a part of the new emerging ways. I am committed to Tasman’s communities being at the heart of the decisionmaking, given the impact of council decisions on our daily lives, and to encourage wider engagement with all of the business of council.

I’m standing for council after many conversations with a concerned community. People asking for consultation and a voice, feeling that the next twelve months plus will be a time for rebuilding a community. A community divided by the challenges experienced as a result of the global pandemic, affected by weather events, worried that 3 waters will go ahead.

The reason to stand as a candidate is to truly and transparently convey the constituent’s concerns especially where these have not been met or acted upon. Listening and discussing these with the people has enabled me to not only be on the same page but understand along with balancing the past, present, expectations and requirements going forward.

Why do you think that you would be a good and effective councillor?

Good understanding and knowledge of Golden Bay, its people and its environment, has enabled me to build relationships, understand specific issues and look for practical solutions. I will continue to be a respected, thoughtful and constructive voice in council.

During the past term I have been deputy chair of strategy and policy and, for the past 6 months, chair of the regulatory committee. I have contributed effectively to council meetings, hearings and workshops in positive, informed ways and have helped generate a more respectful, responsive council. I will continue to bring critical thinking and a considered approach and encourage mana-enhancing behaviour.

My commitment is to be approachable to individuals and to reflect their concerns and wishes when voting. I am committed to operating with transparency, listening, building trust and supporting existing networks, while building new ones. My role is to truthfully represent the people of Golden Bay, accepting that my own opinions lack specialised training and expertise.

I believe a good councillor requires the skillset of not only being able to listen to his constituents but to be able to carry out their wishes and desires with genuine feedback, using the business and managed skills learnt throughout life. If these in any way fall short of expectation not to embark on their own personal agenda without consultation.

What do you see as the big issues for Golden Bay over the coming three-year term?

The big issues are climate c h a n g e, h o u s i n g, a n d w i d e ranging legislation coming from Government, such as Three Waters, the replacement of the RMA with the Natural and Built Environment Act, and local government reform.

The extent of change will call for prudent financial management and put pressure on rates and the debt cap. Capital and operational infrastructure, such as roading, footpaths, cycleways and Port Tarakohe, will require decisions.

Affordable rates, Port Tarakohe funding, Te Waikoropupū WCO resolution, housing, local business recovery, roading network, impact of storm events, emissions, changes to climate, sea level rise, completing Pōhara stormwater works, new requirements for farming, and the environment and protecting biodiversity.

I’m hearing from businesses who are constantly challenged to meet ever-increasing costs, homeowners worried about rates hikes, families who need affordable housing, scarcity of work opportunities, wellbeing of our youth, implications of 3 waters going ahead, support for environmental protection projects, ongoing roading remediation.

Issues raised amongst many others for the next 3 years include 3 waters, climate change, carbon credits, rates, local business which has been hit hard along with our great seasonal population changes and how we best deal and take forward plans to minimise damage that has already taken place.

If elected, what do you hope to achieve for Golden Bay and the Tasman District as a whole?

Avoidance of unreasonable rates rises, enabling more housing in Tākaka, and making practical climate change decisions to reduce emissions from transport and respond to sea level rise and weather events are in my sights. Above all I look forward to moving forward in partnership with Manawhenua ki Mohua to protect our environment Ko te whenua mai i ngā maunga teitei ki hōhonu o te moana. From the highest mountain to the deepest depth of the ocean.

(Tasman Biodiversity Strategy 2022)

Tasman being as well positioned as possible through the significant government reform processes.

A more active, expansive community board that has more involvement within our community and with council.

Addressing the alarming array of issues facing us with new thinking and collaboration given the ever present tension between rates, what’s needed and spending.

If re-elected I will continue to bring integrity, robust debate and a fresh perspective to council.

I will strive to maintain the voice of the people through consultation and will I continue to support and foster the excellent arts and sports scenes. I have a particular passion for the health, well-being and fulfillment for senior community members, many families have expressed to me their disappointment at the loss the Collingwood based residential home, I wonder whether there is a long-term project for a creative solution in this arena.

I believe we have an opportunity to meet the call to action – bringing joy and trust back to the community.

If I am elected my aim being retired is to dedicate whatever it takes to progressively address these issues along with the concerns of others as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

This is a wonderful opportunity along with the ‘2042 M ohua Regenerative Strategy’ to plan now and well into the future with these type of initiatives.

Contact details

celiabutler21@gmail.com 021 185 2075

onetahua@xtra.co.nz 022 364 6745

quinnklake@gmail.com 021 337 370

jwduvall@protonmail.com 027 599 9409

The GB Weekly invited each candidate to provide responses to the six questions listed below.

The answers published on this page have not been edited other than for clarity and brevity.

Candidates can be questioned at public meetings on Sunday 11 September, or by contacting them directly.

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Introducing members of the new Golden Bay Community Board Gidday, my name is Henry Dixon. I was born in Tākaka and grew up in this beautiful bay. I have lived here on and off for most of my life, with some time spent further afield, mostly Wellington where I trained in ecology and more recently, in living and working in Japan.

Six years ago I returned to Golden Bay to settle permanently and bring up my three children here so they could have access to some of the great benefits growing up in this place has for young people.

Since returning I am enjoying being involved in our family hospitality business and local community groups. In my free time I like wood carving, gardening, fishing, and tending to my small block of land.

I want to join the Golden Bay Community Board because there are a number of issues facing our community that need addressing.

For example, managing our marine and freshwater resources to take advantage of economic opportunities in a sustainable way; maintaining and improving access to services; addressing the lack of housing availability for residents; and ensuring any environmental/agricultural regulations are workable and effective for our community.

I love how active and creative folks here are and want to use my position on the community board to advocate for supporting and promoting the many artistic and sporting activities and events we have in Golden Bay. I want to see Golden Bay remain a vibrant and beautiful place where future generations can live and prosper. I am open-

minded, reasonable, and believe I can provide a commonsense voice for the people of Golden Bay to council.

ROBERT HEWISON Tēnā koutou, my name is Robert Hewison, I am married to the lovely Holly, we have four children of our own. I have lived locally in the Bay since 2012 and run a local business, Green Grass Accounting. I founded my business because I love to help people and I simply want to provide for my family. In the background, I am deaf and have a cochlear implant that allows me to have functional hearing for day-to-day life.

I have a strong background in the disability sector, having grown up with deaf parents and I am fluent in New Zealand Sign Language. I have been on a not-for-profit national board as president and remain on several boards as treasurer or financial manager. I have a keen interest in the not-for-profit sector still through my work.

This role on the Golden Bay Community Board is a different angle for me as it is in the Local Government sector. I don’t come with an agenda or a tick list – I want the community of Golden Bay to be the voice of the community board, and the board should work in a strong but constructive way with the Tasman District Council. I know what it means to advocate and represent the interests of a community – there is diversity, history, a long list of needs and sometimes an emotional journey – I respect that and want to ensure that the community is listened to, acknowledged, and included in the discussions.

I believe I have skills that will be useful for the board but recognise I am always

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ABBIE LANGFORD My name is Abbie Langford, and I have been on the Golden Bay Community Board for six years.

I moved to Golden Bay 14 years ago, and I live on a dairy farm with my husband and two primary-age children.

I love living in Golden Bay, and being on the community board enables me to be an advocate for our community.

The big issues I see for Golden Bay are climate change, sustainability, and the Local Government reforms.

I would like to continue to build on the work we have done with Tasman District Council and Mana Whenua ki Mohua, building strong relationships, ensuring positive outcomes for the community.

I wo u l d a l s o l i k e to s e e b e t te r infrastructure, like roading, and shared pathways in the Bay, and local solutions for local issues.

Communication is key, it’s important that the community are well informed of any changes or decisions, and have plenty of opportunity to be a part of the process.

It is important to me that all voices and opinions are heard, and listened to.

Robust discussion and questioning leads to great outcomes.

I am looking forward to working with the community for the next three years, and am happy to chat anytime.

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learning. We do need to recognise we have limited resources – whether time, money, or infrastructure – to achieve all that Golden Bay needs in one year, three years or beyond. We need to be efficient and to the point. We need to ensure we have a plan; we have timeframes, we have the funding in place, and we need to make sure we stay on track.

To finish - I am not going on this board for myself – it is about the community and ensuring our voices are heard.

GRANT KNOWLES I have served on the community board for six years. It is a privilege to serve Golden Bay as an elected member.

The last three years we worked through potential changes in governance which provided me with some of the best insights about the way local government weaves groups and cultures together in the community. Because of this we now have a much better relationship with TDC in Richmond and with Mana Whenua Ki Mohua.

I look forward to being part of a team on the next community board as I feel excited about the future of Golden Bay as we face some of the biggest changes to Local Government and how we manage housing, farming, water, aquaculture, land, and the environment in a sustainable way. There are plenty of opportunities to create a new paradigm where we are leading innovative, creative, positive initiatives for the future of our children. It’s time to change the narrative of “living at the end of the road” and see us as “living at the beginning of the road”.

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Join us and Step into Spring

A lot has happened in our region recently, and one question you may find yourself asking, is where can I find the latest information? We have three key channels that we keep up to date with information when we have a weather event or other emergency – our website, our Facebook page and Antenno.

Be part of a new initiative that promotes the benefits of walking for wellbeing and provides an opportunity for people to connect with each other and the environment, called Step into Spring.

• Visit our website, tasman.govt.nz.

• Download the Antenno app from the app store on your mobile phone.

Antenno is free and an easy way to get notifications straight to your phone about things affecting areas you are concerned about. You can save multiple areas such as your home, work and school.

You can also use Antenno to send us a quick and easy report of any issues you spot around the District.

Road closure information Are you looking for specific information such as road closures? Visit tasman.govt.nz/road-conditions for two interactive maps. The first one is a Council map which shows the road closures and conditions of all our local roads, and the second is a Waka Kotahi map showing the conditions and closures of the state highways.

Future Development Strategy adopted Following months of community engagement, detailed feedback, and informative deliberations, Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council have now adopted the Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy 2022 – 2052 (NTFDS). The strategy document was formally adopted at a joint council committee meeting held on August 29.

The NTFDS is a 30-year high-level strategic plan that outlines areas in our region where there is potential for future housing and business growth. This now provides a valuable guide for decision making that will benefit current residents and those who choose to live in Nelson and Tasman in the years ahead.

The strategy also provides Councils with an evidence base to inform reviews and changes to resource management plans and facilitate the next round of infrastructure strategies and long-term plans.

A three-yearly review of the NTFDS and ongoing monitoring of development will help both Councils evaluate how fast our urban areas are growing and whether there is a need to speed up or slow down the zoning and servicing of land in response to demand.

Tasman Mayor Tim King said the significant amount of input and feedback from the public, including 568 submissions, offered a number of diverse and thorough opinions for consideration.

“Our plans are always improved by the feedback we get from our community. Thank you for playing your part in creating this strategy and we look forward to seeing these outcomes come to fruition.”

As well as the invaluable input from Nelson and Tasman residents throughout the process, we also wish to recognise the contribution and value of our staff, iwi, consultants and elected members in bringing this strategy together.

The NTFDS 2022 – 2052 will come into effect on 19 September 2022. For more information, visit tasman.govt.nz/fds.

Apply for the Mayoral Relief Fund The fund is open to Tasman District and Nelson City residents, ratepayers or business owners, and notfor-profit organisations who have suffered personal financial hardship because of the flood event that began on 17 August 2022.

To apply, fill in the form on our website at tasman.govt.nz/mayoral-relief-fund and return it either: • By email to mayoralrelief@ncc.govt.nz.

• By dropping it into any of our service centres.

• By mail to Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040. Freepost 76919.

Hard copies are also available at all our service centres.

Donations are welcome too

We’re joining Health Action Trust, Top of the South Neighbourhood Support, Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, and Nelson City Council to put together a festival of safe, guided walks that will be hosted across Nelson Tasman throughout October.

They will cover a range of themes and purposes catering for different abilities and interests.

We are calling all community groups and passionate individuals to organise a walk or two for the festival in an area they feel passionate about.

Why not put together a tour of historical sites in a neighbourhood, a nature ramble, or walks especially for children or families? Walks can range from casual strolls around the streets to adventurous hill climbs and hikes.

If you would like your walk to be included in the festival programme, visit tasman.govt.nz/events to fill out an expression of interest form.

If you wish to donate money to the Relief Fund, please use the Nelson City Council bank account: 03-0703-0325055-00 with the reference ‘Mayoral Relief Fund’. All donations are eligible for a donation tax credit.

Tasman Biodiversity Strategy adopted During the preparation of the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan, the lack of an agreed strategy guiding biosecurity and biodiversity activity became apparent and the preparation of a Biodiversity Strategy started.

Indigenous biodiversity, the native flora and fauna of the region, is in crisis. We are losing species at an accelerating rate. Without guidance to provide integration and prioritisation, it is unlikely that ongoing loss and degradation will be slowed, let alone reversed.

It was recognised early in the process that the breadth of the activity needed to reverse biodiversity decline would be beyond the Council alone to achieve. For the Strategy to be successful it would need as many individuals, agencies and groups working together as possible. Therefore, a hearts and minds approach was adopted.

Late 2019 saw the Strategy development underway.

A governance group comprising Councillors and representatives of iwi chairs was established to oversee the project. The governance group sought nominations and appointed members to an independent working group covering a range of expertise and broadly representative of landowners, relevant agencies and groups, sectors and the broader community.

Supported by an independent facilitator, the working group worked with the community to develop a non-regulatory, high-level strategy through a consensus process.

The next step of this process is to work with all motivated parties to develop plans of action to implement the Strategy, including how and when they plan to contribute to its implementation.

COUNCIL HUI At Orange, meetings will take place in person and via Zoom. Public forum presenters can speak in person if they wear a mask, follow one-metre distancing, and attend one at a time.

Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.

Golden Bay Community Board Tuesday 13 September, 9.30 am Golden Bay Rec Park Management Committee Wednesday 14 September, 9.30 am. No public forum Community Awards Subcommittee Thursday 15 September, 9.00 am. No public forum Operations Committee Thursday 15 September, 9.30 am Audit and Risk Committee Friday 16 September, 1.30 pm. No public forum Motueka Community Board Tuesday 20 September, 4.00 pm Full Council Thursday 22 September, 9.30 am 22860 HotHouse Creative

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New café and bar Molly Bs in Pōhara takes its name from owner Amy Mangan’s (nee Brown) grandmother, Molly Brown.

Amy, along with her partner and daughter Neve, have taken over the former Kōtare Sands and are buzzing about what lies ahead.

Amy grew up in the Bay, trained as a teacher and “then fell into hospo”, and has largely spent the last 25 years working in the industry in Christchurch.

“We always came back to the Bay for holidays, and the pull was strong when we saw [Kōtare Sands] was up for sale. In January I decided to give it a go.” Molly Bs is the first café and bar she has ever owned.

Amy loves what she has inherited from Kōtare Sands. “I have got this place with all the same front-of-house and kitchen staff.

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There is a new menu, with a wood-fired pizza oven due to turn up this summer, and Amy has a number of themed days and nights planned, such as a ladies’ long lunch, and smoker nights with the “Smoking Prince”, a mobile smoking operation in a barrel that does bespoke catering for events. The goal is to “reinvigorate the social dining experience. It’s going to be ever evolving.”

Amy already loves the local customers, “who have been so supportive”, and is excited to see what summer will bring.

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GREY MATTERS It’s been a busy time for Grey Power from increased age accessibility if the label (GP) members in the few months since “social” is used instead. my last report. Some of the highlights are An information sheet about rates rebates relevant to all seniors in Golden Bay and will be included in an upcoming Newsline, New Zealand: and we were asked for input on the draft.

The Federation held its AGM in Wellington We gave several suggestions that should SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL DELCEG in July, and our zone (Top of the South) saw make it easier for those ratepayers affected two of its remits adopted as policy. One was that GP investigates to act. The Waimea Dam will cause rates to increase, but that the drop in numbers nationally for volunteers in various aspects should only be for those directly benefiting from the dam. Three of Kiwi life and take action to address the issue. The excellent Waters was discussed and we have been provided with copies series in The GB Weekly recently about volunteer organisations of the council’s submission. Waste and stormwater will be the is one local attempt to facilitate participation. biggest upcoming costs, and can’t be funded locally. There may Another of our remits instructed GP to lobby the Health be a central government group coming to discuss some of these Minister to provide a mechanism for funding essential but issues, but I suspect that the recent flooding incidents will have affordable dental work for those on low or fixed incomes. This shifted priorities there. I mentioned Bird’s Hill and was told that meshed nicely with a remit allowing GP to act in conjunction with Waka Kotahi would be contacted, but again the storm has had other organisations with consistent aims, such as the NZ Dental the last word.

Association’s recent initiative along the same lines, something Recently, we had a Zoom meeting with Otago medical we had been waiting for. students as we do every year, although usually in person, to Other remits included lobbying central government for more discuss healthcare in the region. Margaret Fricker provided her funding for pensioner housing and for prevention of health usual valuable input as we discussed Meals on Wheels, housing, system privatisation. Roy Reid has already been engaged in his public transport, lack of care workers and beds and other ongoing lobbying efforts to realise some of these positions. Roy problems affecting elders in Golden Bay. We encouraged the also reported on various banks’ reluctance to maintain banking students to consider general practice as a career, as we always hubs in rural areas. Perhaps the recent government purchase do. We have another meeting coming up with the Primary Health of Kiwibank will see some improvement here. There was also Board and encourage readers to get in touch if there are issues discussion about the difficulty and cost for seniors and rural they wish to be brought up. and handicapped drivers who must be tested to maintain their Important upcoming events are our Meet the Candidates licence. GP will be lobbying on this issue too. I’m often asked sessions held in conjunction with Rural Women. This is a chance what GP actually does, and I hope this provides a partial answer. for voters to see candidates in the flesh and hear them state We also had a recent meeting with mayor King after a long their positions and answer questions from attendees. They are hiatus due to Covid. set for Sunday 11 September at 2.30pm in the Collingwood Area Pensioner housing was discussed, with Wakefield given School Hall, and 7pm at the Senior Citizens’ Hall in Tākaka. Mask priority, but ongoing discussions with Habitat for Humanity wearing is expected except when speaking, and usual standards might have more relevance here in the Bay. The label “pensioner” of decorum are expected and will be enforced. Look for additional is preferentially being used to avoid the complications arising information in the advertisements in this week’s GB Weekly.

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As curriculum team leader, Nicki ensures that the children’s profile books are correct, which includes updating each child’s profile online. Storypark is a website for parents and whānau, and shares all information regarding the child.

Monday heralded the first week parents were able to enter Golden Kids since last year’s lockdown. Nicki was looking forward to welcoming whānau back in through the door then, and for the upcoming Grandparent Week.

In another Golden Kids tradition, grandparents, or special people, are invited for a cuppa with their mokopuna.

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Nicki moved to working with the ‘”Rockets” or Nga Kokiri Rangi, a three-and-a-half to fiveyears-old group. That “transition to school” age group requires teaching preparation for school skills such as sitting on the mat, taking turns, and listening.

“I feel this is giving them a good start, when you see how confident they are at school,” said Nicki.

During her 20 years at Golden Kids, Nicki has seen many changes in environment, staff, and the children themselves. “But always the focus is on what is best for the children.”

These days, Nicki’s own grandchildren attend, and she works with trainee teacher Erin Nalder, whom she once cared for at Golden Kids. Now Erin’s son attends the centre too.

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G o l d e n K i d s re c e n t l y acknowledged Nicki Cottle for 20 years of teaching in the early childhood centre. “ G o l d i e s ”, a s i t i s affectionately termed, is tucked in behind the Golden Bay Community Centre on Commercial Street in Tākaka.

Nicki first fell in love with teaching children when she attended the Tākaka Playcentre with her eldest daughter, Aimee, in 1995. In 1996 Nicki started training for the role of assistant supervisor.

She worked in that role “for a long time” before starting relief work at Golden Kids in 2002.

There were days when she worked at Playcentre in the mornings and Golden Kids in the afternoons.

“I started from 12-3pm three afternoons per week and was paid $11.00 per hour,” said Nicki. “But then it became full time, Monday to Friday.”

When the Government required all early childhood teachers to be fully trained, Nicki only needed one year of study to gain her diploma, due to credits earned during her Playcentre training.

Following that achievement she completed her Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2012.

Clearly, Nicki has never tired of the role. “I love spending time with the tamarik i and delighting in their achievements and inspiring them as to what they can do. They are capable of doing anything. It’s fun – we have a lot of laughs and jokes so you are building up their sense of humour too.”

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CLASSIFIEDS PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

AGM NOTICES MILNTHORPE Park Society AGM, Wednesday 14 September, 7.30pm at Park HQ, 1906 Takaka-Collingwood Highway. All welcome.

ONETAHUA Waka Ama Club AGM 2022. New date: Wednesday 14 September, 6.30pm at the Community Centre (Mohua Social Services). Many thanks, current committee.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake HULSE, Neil Leslie. Passed away in Christchurch on 2 September 2022. Brother to Brian Hulse, Garry Hulse and Wendy de Maat. Funeral has been held in Christchurch.

JILL Pearson memorial gathering: Rangihaeata beach, Saturday 17 September, from 4pm. (Rain day Sunday 18th.)

Messages to PO Box 216, Tākaka 7142, ph 020 4000 5325.

Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

AUDITIONS for the musical comedy STiFF at the Playhouse, Sunday 11 September, 2pm.

THE biannual RSC $8,000 Community Grant is now open to applicants. Please call into the Country Store for an application form. Closes 12pm, 1 October 2022. Ph 525 9113.

GOLDEN Bay Community Board Meeting commences at 9.30am on Tuesday 13 September at Tasman District Council Golden Bay Service Centre in Tākaka. Agenda and reports are available to view at www.tasman.govt.nz Meetings-Calendar along with Zoom details for virtual attendance.

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

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

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

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

Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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

Removal of ear wa Weekly Private Clinics x by micro-suction 03 525 8327 or book online: www.earhealth.co.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, Tākaka. 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko BARN garage sale. Dozens of tools, carpet offcuts, 250cc quad bike, aluminium boat plus as-new motor, pottery, camping gear, as-new wood chipper, kids’ sports gear. 1835 TakakaCollingwood Highway, 1km past Parapara stream. Saturday 10 September, 9am start.

COMPUTERS, tablets, and smartphones. New and used. On display at Zentec in Takaka. Contact 03 525 8371 or support@ zentec.co.nz for more info.

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BEEF shorthorn stud bulls. Ph Bill 021 556 806.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Takaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly – 11 and 25 September; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 4 and 18 September.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 4pm Sundays. Masks please.

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

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COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open Monday and Tuesday, 8am-12pm; Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are curry nights, 5.30pm. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Winter hours: Wednesday-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.

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

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

ŌNEKAKĀ, large self-contained loft studio unit. Open plan, suit couple or single person. Available now. $330/week plus power. sjben@outlook.com

A Ray White Property Manager can provide you with the peace of mind in knowing that your investment, and your tenants, are in good hands.

Jenna Bowden

NZQA Qualified Property Manager jenna.bowden@raywhite.com | 027 525 7229 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2022

Kahurangi Christian Church Sunday 11 September, 10:30am Community connection groups: Café connection Tākaka, Lauren Swafford 027 629 8111 Dance worship Ōnekakā, Bess Hampson 027 301 5832 Healthy Cooking Pōhara, Lis Pedersen 027 686 3362 Chosen movie Parapara, Robin Swafford 022 604 9678

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome.

Ph Kerry 525 7007. Please note: final Friday session, Tuesday badminton resumes 13 September, 7- 9pm.

FINAL NIGHT. THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical comedy.

Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music and lyrics

by Andrew Lippa, brought to you by the Takaka Drama Society Inc. 7.30pm at The Playhouse, Park Ave $20/ seat.

TUESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew and Collingwood On the Spot store are our agents. Or email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz.

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

SEPTEMBER HOURS

THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

DINNER WEDS - SUN 4pm - 8pm BREAKFAST THURS - SUN 8am - 10am

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Pastor: Rodney Watson 027 511 4266

WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation.

Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

All Welcome.

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 5259 265

Platinum PlatinumBlue BlueLimited LimitedLicensed LicensedAgent AgentREAA REAA2008 2008

HOME or land urgently required for an immaculate, reliable, quiet/private tenant, Golden Bay resident with references.

Wanting a cosy, small, quiet, self-contained dwelling/flat. Or land rent with access to water and occasional power for a modern, self-contained caravan. Sunny, quiet location ideal.

No WiFi or major power lines for health reasons. Ph, or plain text messages only, 021 258 9900.

Sunday Service 10 am

Groups welcome enquire about lunch Bookings are recommended 818 Abel Tasman Drive | 525 7998 ratanuilodge.com

5 November 2022 ► At GB Rec centre from 5.30pm ► Tickets on sale from 1 October 2022. Purchase from NBS, Tinky’s Tavern or contact via email ► NOMINATIONS CLOSE 30 September 2022.

(You can make additions to previous nomination) ► Nomination form on our Facebook page.

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WAIMEA AREA QUILTERS EXHIBITION

LEARN VAJRA DANCE

Vajra Dance is a practice that harmonises and deeply relaxes our body, energy and mind through sound and movement. This universal method can be practiced by anyone from any background. To learn more about Vajra Dance visit www.vajradance.net

SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER & SUNDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2022

An opportunity to learn the Vajra Dance will occur at the Puramahoi Hall on the weekends of 10-11 and 17-18 September 2022. Full course fee $150. Contact Georgina for more information tel: 027 951 7247, 5248 634 email: psychhart@gmail.com

10 AM - 4 PM DAILY WAKEFIELD SCHOOL HALL EDWARD STREET

THIS WEEK 9-13 SEPTEMBER Friday 9th: 4:30 The Railway Children Return (PG) 7:30 Northspur (R16)

Tākaka Library

CAROL DAWBER

ADMISSION $3 p.p.

Saturday 10th: 4:30 The Gardener (G) ENCORE 7:30: Muru (M) Sunday 11th: 4:30: Black Narcissus (PG) Sunday Classic Film

THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 12.00PM

RAFFLES

7:30: Nobody Has to Know (M) FINAL Tuesday 13th Treat Tuesday $11: 7:30 Muru (M)

Carol will speak on her 30-year career as a writer, publisher, editor and oral historian, with an emphasis on the Tasman/Golden Bay books and a peek at her current projects.

At Carol’s request masks are required to be worn at this event.

WRITER BY TRADE

Pakawau Hall Fundraiser

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Tākaka Library 3 Junction Street, Tākaka Phone 03 525 0051

NEW LOOK MERCHANT MALL

Refreshments available (in support of the Wakefield School & Community Pool Committee)

ANNUAL MONSTER GARAGE SALE FLEA MARKET Labour Weekend 22 & 23 October 10am-1pm | Tables and car boots $10 Buyers, wekas and sellers welcome One man’s junk is another man’s treasure

Programmes to listen out for: Bavardages

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

60 minutes of anything French, this programme will give you an opportunity to listen to French chit chat, music and interviews in French with some activities or resources provided in for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough region. Hosts Axel and Nathalie will share a bit of their experiences in France and other Frenchspeaking countries while entertaining you with their “bavardages”.

Wednesday nights at 7.00 with new content every 2 weeks.

SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

BIG SCOUT ALBUM LAUNCH- LIVE GRIP-TAPE - $5

FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

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SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

Benn Robinson explores the world of electronic music, and shares insights into the role it played in his recovery from a breakdown. Look forward to the midweek breakdown on Paradise Delay. Wednesdays at 11pm with new content every 2 weeks.

- INNA JUNGLE getafix/ enkrypta/

wyldflower / jargon - $5

Have you ever considered making your own radio programme?

Fresh FM is About local, By locals and For locals.

You will receive training and the opportunity to have fun and spread your message. Check our website @ freshfm.net for contact details and get in touch.

FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

GENRE FLUID - $10 SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER

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THE KEETLEYS - live (WLG)

For stall bookings and info call Jules 027 524 8202

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 10th MONTY BEVINS - cool soul folk. $10 Thu 15th QUIZ – all welcome Sat 17th ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE – Celtic Scandinavian Roots. $15 Thu 22nd ACID ON THE MICROPHONE – open mic, all welcome Fri 23rd

ANDREW LONDON TRIO with WAYNE MASON

Sat 24th MIKE GARNER & NEIL BILLINGTON play the blues Wed 28th THE BICYCLE AND THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER - play. $15 tix on Eventfinda

www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER

LITTER - live (Syd) TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

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Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources. It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.

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Boys and Girls Agricultural Show Saturday 24th September 2022 9:45am - Dog Judging FR Rec Park Centre 2022 Saturday 24th September 10:00am - Horse Judging EE E 9:45am -- Dog Judging 10:30am Booth Closes Rec Park Centre Some important info: N

10:00am Judging 10:30am- -Horse Calf Judging 10:30am - Booth Closes 11:00am - Lamb and Goat Judging 10:30am - Calf Judging 11.30am - Hack Vaulties Display 11:00am - Lamb and Goat Judging 11:45am - Booth re-opens 11.30am - Hack Vaulties Display 1.00pm - Remove Exhibits 11:45am - Booth re-opens Booth 1.00pm - Remove Exhibits Booth will be open to receive entries on Booth Friday 2pm – 5pm and Saturday 9am-10am Boothentries will be to receive entries All booth areopen split into age groups unlesson stated Friday 2pm – 5pm Saturday 9am-10am Ageand Groups:

All booth entries are split into3&4,Years age groups unless stated Preschool, Years 1&2, Years 5&6, Years 7-12

Age Groups:

Booth entries need a small card with

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Section: _______________ Name: ________________ Age Group: ____________ School: _______________

Name: ________________ On the back Section: Artwork School: _______________

Artwork Theme– Our World Painting Artwork Section: DrawingTheme– Our World Artwork Collage Painting Drawing Section: Cooking Collage Three Pikelets Decorated Face on A Cookie – judged on the Section: Cooking decoration Three Chocolate Chip Biscuits Three Pikelets Small Pizza Decorated Face on A Cookie – judged on the Decorated Cake on Chip the decoration decoration Three–judged Chocolate Biscuits Decorated Cup Cake –judged on the decoration Small Pizza Decorated Cake –judged on the decoration Section: Vegetables Decorated Cup Cake –judged on the decoration Fruit and Vegetable Creation Vegetable –Vegetables Open age groups Section: Spinach, Four Radishes, Fruit and Any Vegetable Creation One head of Silverbeet, Collection of Herbs,age Three Broad Bean Pods, Vegetable – Open groups Cabbage,Any AnyFour otherRadishes, VegetableOne head of Silverbeet, Spinach, Collection of Herbs, Three Broad Bean Pods, Section: Floral Cabbage, Any other Vegetable Sand tray with Accessories Sand saucer – no sand to be visible Section: Floral Jam Jar Flowers Sand trayofwith Accessories Aqua Jar/Snow Globe Sand saucer – no sand to be visible FloralJar Arrangement Jam of Flowers in a Novelty Container Aqua Jar/Snow Globe Section: Sewing Floral Arrangement in a Novelty Container Any Hand Sewn Article Any Machine Sewn Article Section: Sewing Upcycled Garment Any Hand Sewn Article Any Machine Sewn Article Section: Craftwork Upcycled Garment Plastic Construction made from Lego, K’nex, etc.

Play Dough, Plasticine Model or Pottery Section: Craftwork Any Other Craft Workmade from Lego, K’nex, etc.

Plastic Construction Play Dough, Plasticine Model or Pottery Section: Photography Any Other Craft Work Animal Photo Portrait Section: Photography Golden Bay Animal PhotoAttraction/Place Any Photo Not Specified Above Portrait Golden Bay Attraction/Place Section: Pets – No Pets class this year Any Photo Not Specified Above

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Livestock judging has the main emphasis on care and handling.

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Please ensure you clean up after your animal.

Livestock judging has the main emphasis on care and handling.

You will need to provide a bucket for water.

Please ensure you clean up after your animal.

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Best Cared for Calf Light Breed Up to 7Section: yrs and 8 Calves years and over Best Cared for Calf Light Breed Best Cared for Calf Heavy Breed Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Best Cared for Calf Heavy Breed Best Handled Calf Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Best Handled Calf Our NAIT event number is 12856305.

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Section: Horses Advanced, Riders who can walk, trot and canter unassisted.

Horses to be ready at Beginner, Riders who can walk9:45 and please trot unassisted Advanced, Riders who can walk, trot and canter unassisted.

Lead Rein, on a Lead Rein Beginner, Riders who can walk and trot unassisted Best Turned out Pony & Rider Lead Rein, on a Lead Rein Paced & Mannered Pony Best Turned out Pony & Rider Section: – openPony classes PacedDogs & Mannered Exhibitors to assemble at the show ring at 9:40am. Please keep open classes your dog on aSection: lead. For Dogs safety – reasons, please keep your dog Exhibitors to other assemble thehandlers show ring at 9:40am.

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50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ

info@goldenbayproperty.com

Ph: (03) 525 8800

MOTUPIPI MASTERPIECE

2/364 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE, MOTUPIPI

NOW Offers Over $1,059,000

This property is a lifestyle dream! Turn into the tree lined driveway & be instantly wooed! Modern & immaculately presented home. Tucked away off the main Abel Tasman Drive, which creates a peaceful & private sanctuary. Well maintained, established gardens & fruit trees & a large double garage. Plenty of room on this 4052sqm property. Town is just a short drive away, with Pōhara & Rototai beaches close by. With access to the bike track, it is a safe walk to Motupipi School nearby. Call us for further information. Ref: GB3904 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

SUN, SEA & SENSATIONAL VIEWS

DOUBLE-TAKE IN DODSON

OPEN HOME Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm

264 PATONS ROCK ROAD, PATONS ROCK

Price By Negotiation

Unlock your next chapter in this tastefully renovated beachfront haven. Unimpeded sea views set the scene in this well-appointed, 2-bedroom beach house. It holds pride of place in popular Patons Rock, where the next footprints in the sand could be yours. Renovated in 2010, this home has been seamlessly styled to fit its beach setting. The seascape is front & centre, with the open plan kitchen, lounge & living opening to the stunning views & the sunny deck sets the scene for entertaining….Call us to view! Ref: GB3905 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

39 DODSON ROAD, CENTRAL TĀKAKA

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

CLASSIC ON CLIFTON

FAMILY FRIENDLY

2 CLIFTON ROAD, CLIFTON

2 TOIORA CLOSE, ROTOTAI

• Gorgeous 4 bedroom villa • Classic characteristics • Established gardens • 1,318m2 to play with!

• Close to the beach, golf course...

Ref: GB3901 $835,000 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

• Modern 4 bdrm/2bthrm home • Tidy & functional • 712sqm of space for the family • Separate accomm options • Close to Town & schools Ref: GB3902 $795,000 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

…...& JUST ALONG THE ROAD

FROLIC IN FERNTOWN!.....

C’WOOD-PUPONGA MAIN RD

4 WHAKAMARAMA ROAD

• A beautiful 4.1 hectare block • Approx 4 kms from Collingwood • Building site ready Awaiting Title • Resource Consent approved • Whitebait pozzie ready!

Ref: GB3890 Price By Negotiation James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

• 1.79ha of fertile farm land • Title has been issued • Power to boundary by Vendor • 5mins to Collingwood • Great lifestyle block Ref: GB3845 $340,000 James Mackay 027 359 0892 or james@goldenbayproperty.com

SHARON McCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255

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Paul McCONNON Salesperson 0275 042 872

$920,000

This very special property is located just 2 minutes drive from Tākaka Township. There are two 2 bedroom homes sitting on just over 1500m2 of land: a 1930's modernised house & a 1995 Fraemohs house. Both with sunny verandas, great sheds, established gardens, fruit trees, rural views, & close to all amenities - the Rec Park, GB Hospital & Central Takaka School are all within walking distance. This property has so much to offer for the extended family - perfect for 2 families, so bring home the grandies! Call me to view and be pleasantly surprised!

Ref: GB3903

James MACKAY Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892

Belinda J BARNES Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Jana McCONNON Salesperson 021 245 2197

Cherie BYRNE Admin/ Reception 03 525 8800

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