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Friday 30 September 2022
Carnival vibe at kids’ show
Delivering the verdict: Judge Craig Taylor announces the results of the lamb section at Saturday’s show. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS
Sunny skies, a large crowd, and plenty to do and see, created a summer carnival atmosphere at Saturday’s Boys’ & Girls’ Agricultural Show. “It was a brilliant day,” said organiser Abbie Langford speaking after the event. “We were so lucky with the weather.” From early morning, Tākaka’s Rec Park was an activity-packed show ground where people mingled with pets and farm animals. At one end of the field, energetic youngsters amused themselves on the playground, while at the other, a collection of trade stands provided information, entertainment, and sustenance. Horses and ponies were the first animals to perform – along with their riders. As the mounts trotted around, the judges looked on and were obviously impressed with Esmae Otten and her pony Holly who were awarded top prize for the best turned-out pairing. A short trot away, dogs were being paraded around the small showring. Pets of many shapes sizes and colours were led by their handlers, although, in a few cases, it appeared to be the other way around. Despite enjoying a significant weight advantage, the good-
natured golden retriever Hank was one of those who allowed his young owners – Macy and Georgia Hills – to take charge. Entries in the calf and goat competitions saw only two of each, but, as they say, “You’ve got to be in it to win it” – a motto that the Ottens of Paines Ford clearly take to heart. Both calves were from the family farm: Lucky, a Kiwi-cross; and Diamond, a Herefordshire cross handled by nine-year-old Issac Otten. In the shoot-out between the goats, Kayla Rose’s Billy the Kid was just out-gunned by Maggie Quinn’s Noodle, while a good turnout of lambs meant that judge Craig Taylor split the handlers into two age groups. Whereas the older lamb-handlers took a fairly serious approach, fancy dress was the order of the day in the seven-and-under category; Ithaka Bott had her lamb dolled up as a princess complete with tutu and crown, while Ezra Otten had adopted a superhero theme – with himself cast as Iron Man and his lamb draped in a Spiderman blanket. As noon approached, the Hack Vaulties began their acrobatic display on the back of Brown Acre, their large Clydesdale. To a stirring
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soundtrack the girls mounted the gentle giant, demonstrating their impressive sense of timing and balance. At the end of the routine trainer Baerbel Hack said she was pleased with the performance which served as practice for their upcoming appearance at December’s Equifest in Christchurch. “It was good, and a good vibe, but we’re not quite there yet.” Reflecting on the event, Abbie said she was delighted to witness Golden Bay getting involved and having a good time. “It was so great to see families and community enjoying the day, and seeing all the fantastic entries from our fabulous tamariki.” She paid tribute to those who had made the day possible. “The show is well supported in the community, with businesses being extremely generous. The show committee would like to thank our awesome judges, Rec Park Centre, FreshChoice Tākaka, NBS, Golden Bay Community Board, Rural Service Centre, Tākaka Volunteer Firefighters, Rural Women and all groups who ran stalls. And thank you to the Hack Vaulties, and to all the parents who helped get entries to the show.” More photos on page 2
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Three Waters fund JO RICHARDS
Golden Bay, along with communities across Tasman District, is in line to benefit from funding linked to the controversial Three Waters Reform programme. The Government’s $2 billion Better O ff Suppor t Funding Pack age was developed in recognition of the transfer of responsibility for three waters service delivery from councils nationwide to the new Water Service Entities. Tasman District Council’s share of the fund is $22.55 million, with the first tranche of $5.64 million now being made available through the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). To help identify suitable projects across the district, to be funded during the period 2022-2025, TDC held a series of council workshops plus bilateral meetings with community boards, Te Tauihu iwi, Nelson, and Marlborough councils. At last month’s meeting of the Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) members opted for three initial community-based projects: the construction of a new concrete footpath extending to Fonterra Corner on Motupipi Street ($200,000); a youth bike and skate park feasibility study, community engagement and detailed design ($50,000); and the detailed design, engagement and construction of a new shared path in Pōhara ($160,000). These three projects form part of TDC’s application to the DIA for the first tranche of funding. The application, endorsed at last week’s full council meeting, includes a total of 20 projects, which are grouped under seven themed initiatives, and are widely distributed across the Tasman District. “The Council wants to spread the funding across projects in every ward in the district to maximise the wellbeing benefits for our communities,” explains TDC strategic policy manager Dwayne Fletcher. The majority of the projects will see investment in community facilities, recreational spaces and activities, and active transport networks, but funding will also be allocated to help grow regional iwi capacity and to meet new Water Services Act 2021 requirements. In addition to the projects put forward by GBCB, $50,000 will be allocated under the Community Spaces in Tasman initiative to help fund the planned major redevelopment of Onetahua Marae. TDC must submit its application to the DIA, which is responsible for managing the funding, by today 30 September.
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