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Time is running out for one of Tākaka’s iconicTheartworks.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.
Grant Knowles has secured funding to replace the mural which will shortly be removed from the wall of DOC’s office in Tākaka.
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.Oneof 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.
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.
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.
Photo: Jo Richards.
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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”.
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.”
The refurbished wall will provide a big blank canvas for a new work of art that is planned for the Goldensite.Bay Community Board member and owner of Tākaka’s Art Vault Grant Knowles says, 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.”
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.”
Mural up for replacement
The Professional Works section, with a $500 prize sponsored by Matuku Funerals, invites local professional artists (selfselected) to enter their work in all mediums.
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David Scheel in concert
Monty Bevins is a New Zealand based singersongwriter known as a touching, spirited performer, whose soul-folk songs ask the big questions while telling the small stories. With a warm rich voice and articulate guitar grooves, Monty digs out and distills themes of tenderness, personal revolution and adventure. Following on from the seven years of constant touring that fuelled the EP Traveller, Monty’s first two years as a father have defied him to delve deeply into what slowing down mightEmbracinguncover.change, reinventing life, and connecting to the source are themes that drive Monty’s full-length debut, out this spring. With his world challenged and capacities stretched, Bevins goes about digging riches of a reflective and humbled kind, building an arc, across 10 tracks, of a moving journey into fatherhood.MusselInn, Saturday 10 September, 8pm, $10.
“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.
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.
JO GoldenRICHARDSBayArts Council has announced a new category for its 35th annual Bay Art exhibition.
Bay Art “Professional” category
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.
Monty Bevins’ debut album
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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. David performs at The Playhouse, Tākaka on Sunday 18 September. Tickets from Stich ‘n Sew.
Dam fill holds back floodwater
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“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.
The recent rainfall event that hit the Nelson area hard has not caused any damage to the Waimea Dam.
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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.”
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.”
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 ANITA PETERS
Golden Bay Community Health demand the lifting of vaccine mandates for health workers. Photo: Anita Peters.
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.”
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 MandatesGovernment.forotherNew 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.
Protest against vaccine mandates Bay community. Friends and family added to the numbers in support of those affected.
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“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.
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.
Dick Lamb
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.
Nigel Ritson Nurses For Freedom 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.Weloveyou.
Choose your leaders wisely 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:
Being an old Addams Family fan I had to go to the play. What a pleasure, totally awesome! My cheeks hurt from laughing so much. Thank you to Anita and all the team for a stunning production. Margy Meys
Response from Collingwood meeting organiser:
Thomas James Acknowledging Jill’s grand stand
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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
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.
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.
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Scrutinise candidates carefully 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.
Richard English
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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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.
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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“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.”
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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.
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 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.
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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 ( Dave), Kali Kopae (Whina, Deadlands talent Nell Fisher (Evil Dead Rise 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. Described as “tense, vivid and beautifully shot,” the film goes beyond exciting action scenes to explore the theme “how far would you go to protect whom you love?” It’s only screening twice at the Village Theatre – Friday 9 September and Saturday 17 September at 7.30pm. Rated R16. Be quick to avoid missing this NZ homegrown gem.
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.
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.
DOWN TO EARTH: The best composting system
Composting systems:
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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. Happy gardening. the the
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SOL MORGAN, GROWISE CONSULTANCY 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?
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.
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Why apps are important self-help tools?
•Discuss with children what has happened. Giving them the facts without unnecessary detail helps prevent their imagination taking over.
Supporting the mental health of our rangatahi (youth)
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.
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.
Uses scientifically proven strategies to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of anxiety.
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.
Tips for providing help to children after a crisis:
Smiling mind An app where you can practice daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any Mindshiftdevice.
•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. Resources for adults, children, and caregivers dealing with recovery stress are available from: nz/Floods+and+Storms+Supporthttp://skylight.org.
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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Major victory for Mini Maidens
Final score: GB Mini Maidens 9 vs Motueka AFC Stormers 6.
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.
Golden Bay’s Mini Maidens with their coaches. Photo: Supplied.
JO RICHARDS Uhrle out of the goal and onto the outfield from where she put the ball past the opposition keeper and into the net.
Manager Bridie Griffiths has been exceptionally awesome to maintain a great culture in this young girls team.”
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Murray Wilson is head coach of the Golden Bay Swimming Club. Photo: Ronnie Short. programme from “the bottom up”. Taking a break from swim coaching, Murray became a commercial diver. His construction and salvage diving business continues to run itself since his 2019 return to Golden Bay where, as a boy, Murray attended Collingwood Area School and broke a few swimming records in his time. His parents, Betty and Andrew Wilson, were both swimmers, and Andrew was involved in the diving club that existed in Golden Bay in the 70s and 80s.
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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.Murray 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 otherTherecoaches.arefive 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 experience 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 theHecapital.was then shouldertapped by the Wellington City Council to run a swimming programme in another city facility. There he oversaw all the swimming programmes for up to 2500 children per week.Murray next worked for the Porirua City Council, redesigning their swimming Swimming club back in the water
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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.
The big issues are climate change, housing, and wideranging 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.
Whyelection?doyou think that you would be a good and effective councillor?Whatdoyou
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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. 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.Tasmanbeing as well positioned as possible through the significant government reform processes.
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 andCandidatesbrevity. can be questioned at public meetings on Sunday 11 September, or by contacting them directly. Do you have any affiliations with political parties, politically-active movements, or lobby groups?
see as the big issues for Golden Bay over the coming three-year term?
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.Thereasonto 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.
A more active, expansive community board that has more involvement within our community and with Addressingcouncil.the alarming array of issues facing us with new thinking and collaboration given the ever present tension between rates, what’s needed and spending.
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.I’mnot 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.
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) 021celiabutler21@gmail.com1852075
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 andI’mexpertise.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.
No, I have no such affiliations. 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.
James Wolfen-DuvallQuinn LakeChris Hill
Goodunderway.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.
profiles Local Elections 2022: Meet the candidates for Golden Bay ward councillor
If elected, what do you hope to achieve for Golden Bay and the Tasman District as a Contactwhole? details
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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.
I believe we have an opportunity to meet the call to action – bringing joy and trust back to the community.
I’m a qualified diesel mechanic, welder and HGV driver, and have managed machinery dealerships in Europe and New Zealand.
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.
This is a wonderful opportunity along with the ‘2042 Mohua Regenerative Strategy’ to plan now and well into the future with these type of initiatives.
As a sitting councillor, I have had no affiliations to any political parties or groups and that remains the case now.Iam 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
Why are you standing for
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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.
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Celia Butler
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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.
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.
If re-elected I will continue to bring integrity, robust debate and a fresh perspective to council.
My Iwi affiliations are to Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa and Kai Tahu. I was raised in Golden Bay/ Mōhua. My background includes the army, outdoor pursuit 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
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.
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ABBIE LANGFORD My name is Abbie Langford, and I have been on the Golden Bay Community B oard for six Iyears.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.
HENRY DIXON 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.
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.
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 openminded, reasonable, and believe I can provide a commonsense voice for the people of Golden Bay to council.
I would also like to see better infrastructure, like roading, and shared pathways in the Bay, and local solutions for local Communicationissues. 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.
I believe I have skills that will be useful for the board but recognise I am always
and retaining our strong, unique, diverse communityIamopen, listen and advocate for the people of Golden Bay who share different opinions. Together we find solutions.
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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.
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 myThiswork.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.
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.
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 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”. It is important to provide good leadership and governance for Golden Bay while growing
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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.
Future Development Strategy adopted
Motueka Community Board Tuesday 20 September, 4.00 pm Full Council Thursday 22 September, 9.30 am
Visit tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar for details and the Zoom link.
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.
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.
• 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.
Tasman Biodiversity Strategy adopted
Road closure information
• By email to mayoralrelief@ncc.govt.nz. By dropping it into any of our service centres.
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“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.”
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.
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.
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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.
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 Supportedcommunity.byanindependent facilitator, the working group worked with the community to develop a non-regulatory, high-level strategy through a consensus process.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
You can also use Antenno to send us a quick and easy report of any issues you spot around the District.
A lot has happened in our region recently, and one question you may find yourself asking, is where can I find the latest information?
Audit and Risk Committee Friday 16 September, 1.30 pm. No public forum
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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To apply, fill in the form on our website at tasman.govt.nz/mayoral-relief-fund and return it either:
Late 2019 saw the Strategy development underway.
Community Awards Subcommittee Thursday 15 September, 9.00 am. No public forum Operations Committee Thursday 15 September, 9.30 am
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.
• Visit our website, tasman.govt.nz.
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• 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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Other remits included lobbying central government for more funding for pensioner housing and for prevention of health system privatisation. Roy Reid has already been engaged in his ongoing lobbying efforts to realise some of these positions. Roy also reported on various banks’ reluctance to maintain banking hubs in rural areas. Perhaps the recent government purchase of Kiwibank will see some improvement here. There was also discussion about the difficulty and cost for seniors and rural and handicapped drivers who must be tested to maintain their licence. GP will be lobbying on this issue too. I’m often asked what GP actually does, and I hope this provides a partial answer. We also had a recent meeting with mayor King after a long hiatus due to Covid. Pensioner housing was discussed, with Wakefield given priority, but ongoing discussions with Habitat for Humanity might have more relevance here in the Bay. The label “pensioner” is preferentially being used to avoid the complications arising from increased age accessibility if the label “social” is used instead. An information sheet about rates rebates will be included in an upcoming Newsline, and we were asked for input on the draft. We gave several suggestions that should make it easier for those ratepayers affected to act. The Waimea Dam will cause rates to increase, but that should only be for those directly benefiting from the dam. Three Waters was discussed and we have been provided with copies of the council’s submission. Waste and stormwater will be the biggest upcoming costs, and can’t be funded locally. There may be a central government group coming to discuss some of these issues, but I suspect that the recent flooding incidents will have shifted priorities there. I mentioned Bird’s Hill and was told that Waka Kotahi would be contacted, but again the storm has had the last Recently,word.we had a Zoom meeting with Otago medical students as we do every year, although usually in person, to discuss healthcare in the region. Margaret Fricker provided her usual valuable input as we discussed Meals on Wheels, housing, public transport, lack of care workers and beds and other problems affecting elders in Golden Bay. We encouraged the students to consider general practice as a career, as we always do. We have another meeting coming up with the Primary Health Board and encourage readers to get in touch if there are issues they wish to be brought up. Important upcoming events are our Meet the Candidates sessions held in conjunction with Rural Women. This is a chance for voters to see candidates in the flesh and hear them state their positions and answer questions from attendees. They are set for Sunday 11 September at 2.30pm in the Collingwood Area School Hall, and 7pm at the Senior Citizens’ Hall in Tākaka. Mask wearing is expected except when speaking, and usual standards of decorum are expected and will be enforced. Look for additional information in the advertisements in this week’s GB Weekly.
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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. I’m just putting my own stamp on things.” Amy has added her own touches to the paintwork and furnishings, and the walls are adorned with memorabilia she has collected. “I really want it to feel like my lounge at home – a place where people can come and relax and feel comfortable.” 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 everAmyevolving.”already loves the local customers, “who have been so supportive”, and is excited to see what summer will bring. “It’s going to be crazy but really exciting.” If you haven’t already – check out Molly Bs, open Wednesday to Sunday.
It’s been a busy time for Grey Power (GP) members in the few months since my last report. Some of the highlights are relevant to all seniors in Golden Bay and NewTheZealand:Federation held its AGM in Wellington in July, and our zone (Top of the South) saw two of its remits adopted as policy. One was that GP investigates the drop in numbers nationally for volunteers in various aspects of Kiwi life and take action to address the issue. The excellent series in The GB Weekly recently about volunteer organisations is one local attempt to facilitate participation.
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Early Childhood Teacher Nicki Cottle marks 20 years working at Golden Kids. Photo: Ronnie Short. Golden Kids recently acknowledged Nicki Cottle for 20 years of teaching in the early childhood “Goldies”,centre.as it is 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“Iafternoons.startedfrom 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 tamariki 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.” After nearly 12 years of working with the under-twos, 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. 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 theMondaychild. 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 theirFormokopuna.theoccasion, fine china teacups and saucers will grace the tea trolleys, complete with plates of scones.
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This confidence is a coup for sellers, who can count on refreshed interest across the country as market participants become more motivated to secure a new home by the start of the Kiwi summer.
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All welcome.
If you have questions about the landscape pl an/project, Waka Kotahi and Manawhenua ki Mohua invite you to meet us: Where: Tākaka Recreation Centre, Community Room When: Wednesday 21st September from 5 6 pm
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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.
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Tired of sitting on the sidelines crystal ball gazing, Kiwi purchasers are using warmer weather to maximise their seasonal advantage and trade up to a new home this spring.
Armed with a backlog of previously uncertain buyers, Bayleys salespeople have acclimated to new conditions and know fresh supply, stabilising mortgage lending rates, and seasonal optimism are encouraging signs to make a move.
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Community feedback resulted in changes to the plan to: ❖ Keep main boat ramp at current location ❖ Include more space for boat trailers to manoeuvre ❖ Minimise soil and vegetation disturbance ❖ Parking and pathway to river for those with limited mobility ❖ Provide for ‘open space’ rather than ‘mown lawn’
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Armed with a backlog of previously uncertain buyers, Bayleys salespeople have acclimated to new conditions and know fresh supply, stabilising mortgage lending rates, and seasonal optimism are encouraging signs to make a move.
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.
Waitapu enhancement commmunity forum Discussions around enhancement of Waitapu began in Land use changes and consultation with the community in a draft landscape plan, which was shared in May
Community feedback resulted in changes to the plan to: ❖ Keep main boat ramp at current location ❖ Include more space for boat trailers to manoeuvre ❖ Minimise soil and vegetation disturbance ❖ Parking and pathway to river for those with limited mobility ❖ Provide for ‘open space’ rather than ‘mown lawn’
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Strong employment prospects and an emphasis on home and lifestyle underpin a willingness to transact, and expert advice allows informed decision-making that delivers optimal value as dynamics shift. Bayleys continues to achieve excellence by leveraging its national network of 94 offices, and strategic partnerships to generate more interest and maximum exposure for every property - so you can secure a great result and get happily sold this spring.
Community feedback resulted in changes to the plan to: ❖ Keep main boat ramp at current location ❖ Include more space for boat trailers to manoeuvre ❖ Minimise soil and vegetation disturbance ❖ Parking and pathway to river for those with limited ❖ Provide for ‘open space’ rather than ‘mown lawn’
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays. CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>
AGM MILNTHORPENOTICES 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.
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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.
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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
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.
Onsite tech support and internet solutions Zentec – 65 Commercial Street Ph 525 8371 or support@zentec.co.nz
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. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.
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ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www. goldenbayflowers.co.nz. Teresa Brough Designer Florist. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432. GARDENING service. Overwhelmed with spring growth? Hand tools only. Ph Nina 022 455 0957. GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405 GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. GOLDEN Bay Roofing, all roofing services. Ph 027 395 0037, email: goldenbayroofing@yahoo.com
THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 202216 H ealing with Grace & 021 346642 ♥ 525 8106 Grant Watson Manipulative Physiotherapist Collingwood Health Centre at Collingwood Area School Mondays, and Thursday mornings Ph: 027 370 6472 Email: wattie18@outlook.com Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy OPTIMISING HEALTH Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions. Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies. Ph 027 338 9504 www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz ChiropractorIngaSchmidt MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789 Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider • Sports & Accident injuries • Complex musculoskeletal conditions • Clinical reviews / Second opinions • Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation • Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes • Clinical Massage Therapy No GP referral required Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today or book online: www.earhealth.co.nz 03 525 8327 Weekly Private Clinics Removal of ear wax by micro-suction HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ALLEVIATE muscle pain, tension, decreased mobility, stress. Remedial and relaxation massage. 28 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.
ANEL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt for an appointment 021 053 4337.
MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $40 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz.Ph 027 487 2639.
CAROLYN Simon: Craniosacral therapy, naturopathic consults, personalised herbals and flower essences.Txt 027 483 5865, ph 525 8544. Williams, registered medical herbalist, dispensary, iridology analysis, reiki master, reflexology. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, 027 451 9797.
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Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz
BEEF shorthorn stud bulls. Ph Bill 021 556 806.
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Supplying tools, hardware, heating, waste and water tanks, Pipeworx also services and supplies a wide range of pumps, and is the only Dive Tank refilling station in Golden Bay. Call or email Mike Rollo for more information.
THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko 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. AVOCADO plants. Hardy South Island varieties. GB Avocados ph 027 525 9974 or check FB page. MAZDA Titan truck, 1990. New COF and just serviced. Very good condition. $7000. Ph 027 616 5211. LEGO and Bionicles, heaps of it. Can send photos. Ph 027 616 5211.
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WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Ō NEKAK Ā PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
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.
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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710. 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.
TakakaBuxton Lane NEW PRICE! Here is your chance to enjoy the wonderful Golden Bay lifestyle and mix business with pleasure. Pipeworx is a successful family owned business operating since 2007, and the only large plumbing supplier in Takaka. Supplying tools, hardware, heating, waste and water tanks, Pipeworx also services and supplies a wide range of pumps, and is the only Dive Tank refilling station in Golden Bay. Call or email Mike Rollo for more information.
COURTHOUSE CAFÉ , Collingwood. Open Monday and Tuesday, 8am-12pm; Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are curry nights, 5.30pm. Ph 524 8194.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. WHOLEMEAL CAF É , open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.
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.
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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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.
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.
ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. 11am-7pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-late, Friday and Saturday. Live music - check out our Facebook page for details.
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.
AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.
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on Paradise Delay. Wednesdays at 11pm with new content every 2 weeks. 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.Programmeswww.freshfm.netFreshFM.NZtolisten out for: CAROL DAWBER WRITER BY TRADE Tākaka Library THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Carol wi l 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 12 00PM At Carol s request masks are required to be worn at this event Tākaka Library 3 Junction Street Tākaka Phone 03 525 0051 WAIMEA AREA QUILTERS EXHIBITION SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER & SUNDAY 25TH2022SEPTEMBER 10 AM - 4 PM DAILY WAKEFIELD SCHOOL HALL EDWARD ADMISSIONSTREET$3p.p. Refreshments available (in support of the Wakefield School & CommunityCommittee)Pool MERCHANTNEWRAFFLESLOOKMALL THIS WEEK 9-13 SEPTEMBER Friday 9th: 4:30 The Railway Children Return (PG) 7:30 Northspur (R16) Saturday 10th: 4:30 The Gardener (G) ENCORE 7:30: Muru (M) Sunday 11th: 4:30: Black Narcissus (PG) Sunday Classic Film 7:30: Nobody Has to Know (M) FINAL Tuesday 13th Treat Tuesday $11: 7:30 Muru (M) UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER BIG SCOUT ALBUM LAUNCH- LIVE GRIP-TAPE - $5 FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER GENRE FLUID - $10 SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER TEMPO SCHMEMPO! Lorem SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER THE KEETLEYS - live (WLG) Lorem ipsum FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER LITTER - live (Syd) Lorem ipsum SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER - INNA JUNGLEgetafix/ wyldflowerenkrypta//jargon-$5 FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER ROOTS & FRUITS 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 BILLINGTONplay the blues Wed 28th THE BICYCLE AND THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER - play. $15 tix on Eventfinda for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz Pakawau Hall Fundraiser 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 For stall bookings and info call Jules 027 524 8202
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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. Paradise Delay Benn Robinson explores the
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An opportunity to learn the Vajra Dance will occur at the Puramahoi Hall on the 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
Friday: Light winds, tending northeast. Cloudy areas with a few drizzly showers developing.
Monday: Light winds, tending southwest. Some rain at first, then a few showers and fine breaks.
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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
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Sunday: North or northeasterlies, freshening later. Cloudy with some rain from afternoon.
Tuesday: Westerlies dying out and southeasterlies developing in the afternoon. Some rain likely.
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Puppy Dogs 3 months – 1 year Small Dogs Large Dogs Advertising very kindly sponsored by 9:45am - Dog Judging 10:00am - Horse Judging 10:30am - Booth Closes 10:30am - Calf Judging 11:00am - Lamb and Goat Judging 11.30am - Hack Vaulties Display 11:45am - Booth re-opens 1.00pm - Remove Exhibits Booth Booth will be open to receive entries on Friday 2pm – 5pm and Saturday 9am-10am All booth entries are split into age groups unless stated Age Groups: Preschool, Years 1&2, Years 3&4,Years 5&6, Years 7-12 Booth entries need a small card with On the front On the back Section: _______________ Age Group: ____________ Name: School:____________________________ Section: Artwork Artwork Theme– Our World CollageDrawingPainting Section: Cooking Three DecoratedPikeletsFace on A Cookie – judged on the decoration Three Chocolate Chip Biscuits Small DecoratedPizzaCake –judged on the decoration Decorated Cup Cake –judged on the decoration Section: Vegetables Fruit and Vegetable Creation Vegetable – Open age groups Spinach, Any Four Radishes, One head of Silverbeet, Collection of Herbs, Three Broad Bean Pods, Cabbage, Any other Vegetable Section: Floral Sand tray with Accessories Sand saucer – no sand to be visible Jam Jar of Flowers Aqua Jar/Snow Globe Floral Arrangement in a Novelty Container Section: Sewing Any Hand Sewn Article Any Machine Sewn Article Upcycled Garment Section: Craftwork Plastic Construction made from Lego, K’nex, etc. Play Dough, Plasticine Model or Pottery Any Other Craft Work Section: Photography Animal Photo GoldenPortrait Bay Attraction/Place Any Photo Not Specified Above Section: Pets – No Pets class this year Boys and Girls Agricultural Show ENTRYFREE
Section: Goats Open class Best cared for Goat Section: Horses Horses to be ready at 9:45 please Advanced, Riders who can walk, trot and canter unassisted. Beginner, Riders who can walk and trot unassisted Lead Rein, on a Lead Rein Best Turned out Pony & Rider Paced & Mannered Pony Section: Dogs – open classes Exhibitors to assemble at the show ring at 9:40am. Please keep your dog on a lead. For safety reasons, please keep your dog away from other dogs. All handlers under 10 years are to be accompanied by an adult please.
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Section: Lambs Best Cared for Lamb Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Lamb Calling Speed Drinking – Bottle Race
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Schedules will not be sent out to schools. If you would like a fundraiser stall please get in touch via our Facebook page.
Section: Calves Best Cared for Calf Light Breed Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Best Cared for Calf Heavy Breed Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Best Handled Calf Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over Our NAIT event number is 12856305. Please ensure you comply with all NAIT requirements. Calves will need to be kept 2 metres apart at all times.
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Livestock Livestock judging has the main emphasis on care and handling. Please ensure you clean up after your animal. You will need to provide a bucket for water.
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