The GB Weekly - 6 April 2023

Tākaka on fire at challenge

GB Community Board

Golden Bay Community Board’s monthly meeting took place on Monday afternoon at Tasman District Council Service Centre in Tākaka. But the focus was very much on Pōhara with the majority of discussion concerned with a shared pathway through the township and a new overarching plan for Port Tarakohe.

Public Forum

All four contributors to public forum spoke about Tasman District Council’s proposed shared pathway which has been designed to occupy the shoulder of Abel Tasman Drive, starting from Totally Roasted, running alongside the outside of the campground fence and past the On the Spot store, before continuing to Pōhara Valley Road.

Store owner Dave Hix was the first to make his case. Criticising the plan which includes the loss of parking spaces immediately in front of the shop, Dave said there had been little meaningful engagement with council. “We were not consulted properly – it came as a big surprise to us.” He was also very concerned about the implications for cyclist and pedestrian safety. “There are seven to eight trucks a day parked unloading when it gets busy.” He believed the proposed parking arrangements would make access to the store “tricky and inconvenient” for customers, and urged TDC to look at alternatives. “Please pause and reconsider other options.”

Are you tough enough? Tākaka Volunteer Fire Brigade (TVFB) demonstrated that they are, at the recent South Island Firefighter Challenge in Christchurch – with a near clean sweep across the male categories.

Most notable was team captain Kyle Gardiner's first place in the Open Male category – with a scorching time of 1 min 39.35 secs. Kyle tells The GB Weekly, “I started training in November, and a lot of hard work paid off.”

The Firefighter Challenge is described as the firefighter “Iron Man” contest and is known as the being “the toughest two minutes in sport”. Wearing full firefighting gear and breathing apparatus (weighing about 20kg), competitors race against each other and the clock in a series of tasks across the course.

The five tasks are:

• Climbing a six-storey tower carrying a length of 70mm, 19kg flaked hose.

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• Hoisting a 70mm hose coil six storeys. Chopping using a 4kg shot hammer to drive a beam 1.5 metres. Extending a charged length of 45mm hose to knock down a disc.

• Dragging a life-sized dummy (weighing about 85kg) a distance of 30.5m.

The competition is designed to be a test of skill and fitness and is intended to simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting. Building up to the competition, the team trains up to three times a week, including using the Fonterra tower for stair running.

The occasion was particularly significant for Kyle, as he was presented with his “Lion’s Den” jacket by his father – long-serving Tākaka volunteer firefighter Neil Gardiner. To earn Lion’s Den status, males in the Open category need to complete the tasks in under 1min 40 secs. In 2019, Kyle travelled to the USA and became the youngest ever competitor to reach

Lion’s Den status. However, until the South Island champs prizegiving, there were no opportunities to formally present the jacket.

Said Neil on presenting the jacket to Kyle, “This is one the greatest moments in my life. It’s something everyone can aspire to do. So, push yourselves, train, and go out and do it.”

Neil is extremely proud of how the fire brigade performed. “We punch above our weight. We are a small rural brigade up against career, industrial, and defence force brigades. In particular, I would like to shout out to TVFB newcomer Greg Fellowes, who came first in the Over 60s Male and Team Relay categories.”

Next up for the TVFB are the national championships, which will be held in Wellington in six weeks’ time. Neil says that the goal is “just to do our very best, that’s all that we can ask of each other. We will train hard up until that point.”

More photos and full results on page 5

The owner of Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park Gene Cooper shared Dave’s safety concerns and also criticised TDC for its lack of consultation. The location of the shared pathway means that angled parking will no longer be possible along Abel Tasman Drive (although it is in fact illegal) and the 100-vehicle capacity will be much reduced with parallel parking only. Gene fears that this will force people to park elsewhere, just “shifting the problem”.

Appearing on the Zoom screen a member of Foodstuffs property team Rebecca Parish echoed the sentiments of the previous two speakers. “We have reviewed the shared pathway and are concerned that it will result in safety issues. It shouldn’t be in front of the store as it will endanger customers and cyclists.” Referring to the location of the store as “a cluttered, high use area” Rebecca asked TDC to revisit its plan. “Council should pause on this and look at alternative routes, and I implore council to investigate further. It’s not safe.”

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Men on fire: Tākaka firefighters at the recent South Island Firefighter Challenge in Christchurch. From left, Neil Gardiner, Kyle Gardiner, Sam Goffriller, Ethan Harwood, Greg Fellowes, Kale Reid. Photo: Supplied.

Students learn about rural careers

Last week, Golden Bay High School’s Year 9 and 10 students were visited by a line-up of locals to talk about rural careers.

To promote agriculture as a career, Alice Reilly, technical farm support person at the Rural Service Centre (RSC), initiated a panel of six people working in diverse on-farm or farm support roles, to talk about their jobs.

There are over a hundred dairy, beef, and sheep farms in Golden Bay. Agricultural production is exported, income comes into our community, and employment opportunities are created.

Sometimes there is a notion that farm work is for students who are “dummies” or “drop-outs” from school, which is entirely wrong. The speakers each gave a refreshingly positive presentation that should have dispelled any of these old myths.

The six people chosen were Carl Finnigan, head vet at RSC; Tim Muntwyler, agricultural contractor at Glenview Contracting; Emma Udell, herd manager at Hurst’s dairy farm; Tara Bint, vet nurse at RSC; myself – Joyce Wyllie, sheep farmer at Kaihoka; and Alice.

The questions presented to each of the panel members were: What is your job and how did you get into it? What skills/ knowledge do you need? What training have you had? What are the good parts and bad of the job?

Some of the panel had come from other careers. Carl was in the fitness industry before studying veterinary science. Alice milked cows after university and is moving back into farming. Tim is a mechanic, which is handy now he owns a few tractors. Emma became interested when she began relief milking while at high school, and now after time away and overseas she is back at the same shed she started in years ago. I got into farming because the vet married the farmer!

The reasons for enjoying the jobs were varied, but all spoke of the satisfaction of being with people – whether that is working in a team, assisting with a pet, planning and growing a crop together, or helping solve problems on a farm. Working with animals and being outside much of the time were another big part of the attraction, and there were also comments that new technology brings stimulating opportunities.

Much of the training is on the job, no matter what level of skill you start with. Emma added that “there is a good pathway in dairying to go up the ladder quickly”. A range of roles exist both on-farm and for farm support, like AI technician, shearing, wool handling, pest control, and planting trees.

The final question was, “What advice would you give anyone thinking about a career like yours?” Each person gave encouraging answers: “ask questions”, “find somewhere to get experience”, and “go for it”.

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The agricultural careers panel at Golden Bay High School, from left, Alice Reilly, Tim Muntwyler, Tara Bint, Emma Udell, Joyce Wyllie, Carl Finnigan. Photo: Supplied.

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Presenting a different perspective, on behalf of the Golden Bay Cycle and Walkway Society, Chris Bennett talked about the transformative power of cycleways before stressing the importance of the new pathway to the group’s strategy. “This piece is absolutely essential – one of our top five priorities.” Using a series of overhead slides, Chris highlighted the pros and cons of several alternative routes for the planned pathway. He concluded with an appeal to council. ”Make a decision… but don’t waste time.”

At this point in the meeting, GBCB chair Abbie Langford brought forward a highly relevant agenda item – the summary of the shared path development written by TDC transportation engineer Robert Deck who was present at the meeting. Given his responses to a number of questions from board members, it was clear that he considered the proposed route the safest and most practical solution.

Presentations

Following the short procedural diversion, Abbie brought the meeting back on track for the scheduled guest presentations.

Port Tarakohe Structure Plan: Planning consultant Stephanie Styles addressed the board via Zoom on the development of a structure plan for Port Tarakohe.

Stephanie outlined the purpose of the project which she explained was to decide “how we best plan for and manage the port and surrounds”. She introduced the concept of a “port zone”, which includes both land and marine space around Tarakohe, and how it can be organised and managed to support “a healthy set of activities” while respecting educational, environmental and social values.

Acknowledging the potential for overlapping values and conflicts in such a complex location, Stephanie underlined the need for careful consultation. “We need to ensure the engagement process is robust…”

Describing that process as a “work in progress” she explained there had already been extensive discussions with Manawhenua ki Mohua, something which would continue through to the preparation of the final Structure Plan. Along the way council would also be engaging with other key stakeholders including Tasman Coastal Users Group plus recreational, business and conservation interests.

Youth Council Update: Golden Bay youth worker and Youth Council co-ordinator Jess Jacquier provided an update of Youth Council activities. “This year our focus is on youth wellbeing,” said Jess, explaining that the “first step” involved running focus groups – starting at Golden Bay High School, before rolling it out to Collingwood Area School and older home-schoolers. “It will be an ongoing project.”

Chair’s Report

Following a short discussion about progress on, and actions relating to issues raised at the previous GBCB public forum, the Chair’s Report proceeded to address a number of items, including:

Special Projects Fund: Abbie explained that GBCB currently has a total of $26,936 in its Special Projects Fund. Of that total, she said, $8,000 is allocated to an illuminated metal Christmas tree to be installed at Tākaka Village Green, and she asked board members to consider how the remaining funds should

be distributed.

After some discussion, the board agreed to invite initial ideas from the community, which would be assessed by the board. Abbie agreed to compose a suitable public notice.

Action Sheet: TDC group manager environmental assurance Kim Drummond discussed the suitability of GBCB adopting the Mohua 2042 document as an official board strategy. Kim explained that for the board to give its endorsement, the strategy would need to be more inclusive and representative, and suggested that a way forward could be to “pull out the bits that are relevant to us and we can get behind”.

Regarding the reinstatement of regular GBCB meetings in Collingwood, the board was advised that plans are well in hand.

The final item on the Action Sheet concerned the ongoing issue over the new street name Bifrost Rise, which Abbie said should be resolved at the next GBCB meeting in May.

CEO Update

TDC CEO Janine Dowding provided a brief update about her 12-month secondment to Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and shared her thoughts on returning to Richmond HQ. “A lot changes in a year, and a lot doesn’t,” said Janine, highlighting the reopening of the grandstand as one of the “very good things”.

Acknowledging the challenges faced by councils across the country, Janine said Tasman was in a good position. “I see a lot of opportunities for the district.”

Referring to the impending shake-up off local government she explained that the LGNZ findings were due to be released in June. “The report should give the sector a platform for review; there are going to be changes.”

Responding to a question about the future of community boards from board member Grant Knowles, Janine said that there was a desire to empower communities and there was currently “no appetite to do away with community boards”.

Discretionary Fund Applications

At its previous meeting (GBW, 17/3), the board discussed the criteria for inclusion in the Draft Council Policy for Community Board Discretionary Funds as part of a review report.

A draft council policy, prepared by staff, which includes an extensive list of criteria for the allocation of the funds, was recommended by the board after a few minor tweaks had been made at the suggestion of board members.

Following the boards official receipt of the Financial Summary, the meeting closed.

The next GBCB meeting is at TDC Service Centre Tākaka on Monday 8 May at 1pm.

Plan showing proposed route of Pōhara shared pathway alongside Abel Tasman Drive, Pōhara. Image supplied.

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The negatives of carbon neutral

LETTERS

I was delighted that my letter a fortnight ago (GBW, 24/3) was responded to by Andy Clark (GBW, 31/3). The subject of carbon neutral emissions and the Government's Zero Carbon Act will be our biggest debate in any future contribution towards a recovering healthy planet.

May I draw Andy's attention to the writings of Bryan Leyland, and suggest he Googles his arguments and statements on carbon neutral policies.

To pursue a carbon neutral policy will only increase the cost of living in New Zealand, higher electricity prices, and serious damage to efficient and productive industries. Mr Clark points out that wind and solar power are not economic producers of power (read his reasoning). That is the sad truth. The most sustainable, and least atmospheric polluter, is nuclear fission.

Another sad truth is that, if every animal and human being disappeared from our islands tomorrow, it would have no impact, nor would it reduce atmospheric polluting emissions in the Southern Hemisphere.

The world's current population, and its contribution to climate change, may already have passed the tipping point (note the world population growth from two billion in 1913 to eight billion today – a period of less than 100 years).

Re-visit this in 40 years for those who are able!

[Abridged]

Reg Turner

Too late to mitigate climate change: adapt or die

Andy Clark (GBW, 31/3) wants Reg Turner to become "a shining example of a community leader in living a low carbon lifestyle". Really? What is he to do? Apart from discouraging carbon spewing tourists from coming to New Zealand not a heck of a lot. Yes, we all have to do our little bit but so does the rest of the seven billion or so souls on the globe. Change is not happening fast enough. It is not in the interest of world leaders to get seriously tough on climate change so there is much rhetoric but not action. Even oil exploration is continuing. Add the impending global financial meltdown, the Ukrainian war, global famine, then dealing with climate change won't be top of the list. Hungry people don't think about climate change.

So Andy, whatever you or the world has in mind the end of fossil fuels will not happen fast enough to avoid disaster. It is going to happen. Chanting "do something" is so naïve. Instead, prepare for what is to come. Be a survivor. Assess your risks to flood, sea rise, fire, etc. But most won't and will just stand in the flooded kitchen (again) and continue bleating (Hawkes Bay excepted). That's what we do and we are becoming very good at it. And, yes, keep chanting. We are good at that too.

Gerald Scales

Golden

We would like to thank our community for their support recently.

Thank you Richard and Karen Pringle and Julia Muntwyler

for delivering and stacking firewood; thanks to Linda Mason, and to Patrick - you know who you are!

Thanks also to Jed and Simone and the gang at the Roots Bar. Peace and love.

Matt Murphy

and Anne Lynch Making Tākaka motobility friendly

As the owner and user of a mobility scooter I would like to raise some issues in regard to their use around Tākaka. First, some of the footpaths are very rough and make travel quite uncomfortable, and as well some of the crossings (where you must leave the path and cross the road to the next path) are very rough, almost dangerously so. The other point I would raise concerns overhanging vegetation; there is a lot of this – surely the homeowners could remove it and improve the passage for us scooter users, and I guess walkers and mothers with prams. Am I the only one who finds these difficult or would others like to add their comments?

Dianne McKenna

Rectifying mistakes at Rockville Museum

As many of you in the community are now aware, we have a problem at the Rockville Machinery and Early Settlers Museum, of exhibits, either on loan, or donated items, having been sold off.

This is totally against our constitution. The previous committee who made these decisions have been replaced with a new committee.

We are now in the process of trying to compile an inventory of what was sold off at the “Garage Sale”. We would be very interested in hearing from anyone that purchased anything at the time.

We would also like to apologise, wholeheartedly, to anyone that has been caused undue stress with these happenings. We are in the process of trying to rectify what we can, and this is where you, as community can help us. Please contact Pam Gardiner on 021 029 77367, or 525 9409 in the evenings, Kaya Blown on 027 512 6103, or by emailing rockvillemuseum. goldenbay@gmail.com.

Pam Gardiner, president Collingwood Museum Society Inc

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RESULTS

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1st Tākaka 39ers, 5:51.63 minutes (Kyle Gardiner, Sam Goffriller, Neil Gardiner, Kale Reid, Ethan Harwood).

Open Male

1st Kyle Gardiner, 1:39.35 minutes.

3rd Sam Goffriller, 1:43.64 minutes.

Over 50s Male

2nd Neil Gardiner, 2:29.04 minutes.

Over 60s Male

1st Greg Fellowes, 4:18 minutes.

Open Tandem

1st The Martian Legends, 1:23 minutes (Kyle Gardiner and Sam Goffriller).

3rd Yogi & Boo-boo, 1:42.95 minutes (Kyle Gardiner and Neil Gardiner).

Team Relay

1st Tākaka 39ers 1:27.75 minutes (Neil Gardiner, Kyle Gardiner, Kale Reid, Sam Goffriller and Greg Fellowes).

Nelson based couple Bridget and Roger Sanders are Birdlife Productions Theatre and have performed and toured their children’s puppet shows around New Zealand and Europe. “My passion lies in taking high quality work out to New Zealand children to enrich their lives and inspire the creative artists of the future,” says Bridget.

Using puppetry, songs, storytelling, and exquisite handcrafted sets that magically unfold out of boxes, the awardwinning theatre company promises laughter, tears and thrilling adventure when a young man’s epic journey unites with the miracle of Kuaka/Bar-tailed Godwit migration. In this high-tech fast-paced digital world, The Boy with Wings offers families a counter to screen time that allows space in real-time for children to watch, listen and reflect.

Melded with a real-time ornithological lecture, this is a comic, touching, and environmental story using the ageless wonder of puppetry that dares us all to follow our dreams.

Designed specifically for children aged five to nine years, but loved by all ages!

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Recycling plastics into free pegs

Food containers are typically manufactured from polypropylene, known in recycling jargon as # 5 plastic. Photo: Supplied.

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Golden Bay Hideaway will be operating the recycling plastic machine at Tākaka's Village Market on Saturday.

Bring your washed "number 5" plastics, with paper labels removed, to the market and they will be transformed into clothes pegs that you can take home with you for free, along with the understanding of why recycling properly is so important.

Dirty plastic and containers with the wrong numbers contaminate the recycling process and results in most of our plastic going to landfill.

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The Youth Sewing Project meets after school at Golden Bay High School every Wednesday during term time.

Sheryl Nalder initiated the project 14 years ago, sourcing sewing machines and fabric to get started, while ongoing funding comes from Mohua Social Services.

Right from the beginning, Margy Meys was tutoring, and she still is. “Being part of this group continues to feel like a privilege, being able to work with my passion of textiles, great community support, and a group talented young people,” Margy says.

Even during lockdowns, it continued online with focus on creativity and wellbeing. Margy has support from “wonderful volunteers”, some of whom are textile artists. Dozens of students have learnt many valuable skills, from the basics of using machines; drawing; using patterns; sewing items like “weird toys, laptop covers, cushions, funky creations and dolls”; and creating and up-cycling garments.

Margy reports that some have gone on to do “amazing things”, with one winning a fashion award, another now

working in industrial design, and one forming a business sewing and selling masks during covid. The project even has special material set aside for making ballgowns. Sometimes there is a fun “Project Runway” (based on the TV programme), challenging students to design and model their creations with accompanying narrative.

The team welcome donations of non-stretch fabric, a metre or more in size, as well as buttons, elastic, lace, thread, and any other sewing resources.

Mohua Social Services are currently running a raffle, fundraising to support the Youth Sewing Project. Prizes include a queen-sized quilt, titled “Brightly”, by Bridget Miller; a painting titled “Shimmering”, by Sarah Thomas; and a grocery hamper.

Raffle tickets will be sold at Take Note on Thursday 6 April, 10am-3pm.

Then at FreshChoice on Saturday 8 April, 9am-3pm; Tuesday 11 April, 10am-3pm; and Wednesday 12 April, 10am-3pm.

Community support will keep the Youth Sewing Project going for years to come.

Planning for change as we age

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How many of us have a Plan B? We all hope to die in our homes, still relatively fit. That will happen for some of us but is not a guarantee. What if my partner suddenly dies? What if we can’t look after our lifestyle property anymore? Or drive or mow the lawn? Or even remember where the mower or the lawn is?

U3A is hosting a seminar to help us know what support is available in Golden Bay as we age. What help is there for us in

our own homes? What does the state pay for and what might we need to fund? What are the options if our current home doesn’t work for us anymore? Who qualifies for residential care and how is it funded?

These and many more questions will be addressed by our two presenters: Alexia Russell, retired district nurse, and Rhoda McDonald.

The seminar is on Friday 21 April, from 9.30am to noon at the Senior Citizens' Hall, Commercial Street, Tākaka. Non-members welcome – a gold coin please.

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HEALTH SOCIAL WORK – Making the connections between community and health services from the cradle to the grave

BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY – Ongoing or one-off assistance with a Financial Mentor.

FOOD BANK AND BEDDING STORE – Available for individuals/families going through hardship.

COUNSELLING – Referrals to specialist counselling.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES – For families to move forward with the support of appropriate agencies.

YOUTH SUPPORT – Working one-to-one with youth. WHANAU MEETINGS – Guest speaker and community notices, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm at the Community Centre.

FAMILY CENTRED SERVICES – Family violence prevention

REFERRALS TO: Public Health Nurse, Well Child, Mental Health, Community Law, Oranga Tamariki, Family Court, PHO and others.

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Bev Harrison buys tickets in the fundraising raffle for Youth Sewing Project from Warwick Briggs and Helen Bracefield. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Designing better homes for the Bay

JO RICHARDS

Juan Ortiz-Torrenova has a passion for architecture and a desire to help create healthy, energy-efficient homes.

Through his Golden Bay practice, Ortiz Architectural Studio, Juan shares his vision with local clients and offers a range of bespoke design and consultancy services.

Originally from Spain, where he worked as an IT systems engineer, Juan moved to Golden Bay in 2009 and took a number of jobs, but settled on architecture after gaining a Diploma in Architectural Technology in 2021.

Now a Licenced Building Practitioner (LBP), Juan says his combination of knowledge and experience is proving invaluable. “I can apply my computing and engineering skills to CAD modelling and energy performance calculations in residential projects and help people in our community, which is very rewarding.”

Since he qualified, Juan has worked on new residential and alteration projects and is the local designer for the Golden Bay Mohua Affordable Housing Project. He has also worked on the conceptual design for a Mohua MenzShed project.

On a wider perspective, he is determined to tackle the issue of poor housing: “Cold, mould and condensation are common problem in New Zealand houses and can lead to health issues,“ says Juan, who believes the solution is better design.

As well as being an LBP, Juan is also a Certified Passive

House Designer and believes that implementing Passive House principles will improve Golden Bay’s housing stock.

According to the Passive House Institute NZ (PHINZ), a Certified Passive House home is comfortable, healthy and quiet, with an inside temperature between 20-22 degrees Celsius throughout the house all year round. Stale moist air is removed and filtered and fresh air is drawn in so the interior is always fresh and never damp. And the design, which typically features high performance insulation, an efficient ventilation system, plus low thermal conductivity windows and doors, comes with a reduction in energy consumption of between 75-90 per cent compared to a standard house.

Juan explains that, although these Passive House benefits may incur an upfront cost premium of around 10 per cent, the substantial savings on running costs and maintenance, make the investment extremely worthwhile, even in the current inflationary environment. “I am aware of the increasing cost of building, but I still encourage going through the Passive House certification process because it not only gives homeowners the confidence that they have got what they paid for, but also it gives more value to their home. You can be certain that your home will deliver on its promise of energy efficiency, comfort, health, and durability.”

For more information, contact Juan at: design@ortizstudio. co.nz or phone 021 211 1339.

Review: Empire of Light

Screening Schedule - April

Thu 6 4:00 Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (M)

8:00 Scream VI (R16) Final Friday Night Horror!!

Fri 7 GOOD FRIDAY: THEATRE CLOSED

Sat 8 8:00 Empire of

Ten years ago, a busy but still up-and-coming actress called Olivia Colman filmed a mock scene for a television special, in which she bemoans the fact that she hadn’t been approached to appear in it. “I couldn’t get a ‘look in,'” she huffs, “and I’m usually in everything.”

A decade later, that scripted remark seems to have proven true. Often picking challenging roles in less mainstream films, she’s also played two English monarchs on the big and small screens, received a CBE for services to drama, and has two lengthy paragraphs of accumulated acting awards and nominations on her Wikipedia page. Proving that eschewing the Hollywood physical ideal of a woman has been no barrier to success, Colman continues to surprise and absorb audiences, and her starring role in Empire of Light is no exception.

She plays Hilary Small, the duty manager of the Empire Cinema in a small seaside town in 1980s Britain; a woman who life seems to have passed by. Pressed into a sordid secret relationship with the married cinema owner (Colin Firth at his most un-charming), we discover that her apparent passivity is a result of medication prescribed for her bipolar disorder.

When Stephen (Michael Ward), a young man of West Indian descent begins work at the Empire, he and Hilary form a bond that quickly develops into a love affair. Feeling happiness for the first time in many years, Hilary stops her medication, and her mental health begins to deteriorate with increasingly disastrous results. Meanwhile, the cinema has been chosen to premier Chariots of Fire, and at a gala evening with dignitaries present, her workmates are horrified to see the now-unbalanced Hilary unexpectedly take the stage to address the audience.

This role allows Colman to play the full range of emotions to sometimes devastating effect, but the setting of this story is equally fascinating. The prevalence of racism and nationalism in Thatcher’s Britain is often glossed over today, but Stephen’s plight in trying to live his life in a town increasingly populated by hostile skinheads is a frightening reminder. This culminates in an attack on the cinema by a nationalist rally, when participants see Stephen inside. This escalates into a scene more terrifying than any horror film could conjure, because it is so strongly based on true and relatively recent history.

As Stephen is hospitalised, an also-recovering Hilary gradually realises that her co-workers have always been more than just staff to her, and she begins to try to put her life back together again.

The equally prolific Toby Jones plays the projectionist Norman, whose gruff nature and single-minded dedication to his art disguises an empathy gained from a difficult past of his own. The scenes where he takes Stephen under his wing as his apprentice are deftly handled and open up new possibilities for the ambitious young man. Jones shines among the other eclectic personalities in the many cinema staffroom scenes, conveying a sense of family without becoming heavy-handed.

Those of us nostalgic for early-1980s cinema will also enjoy identifying various film posters displayed in the background. Empire of Light is a perfect evocation of a lost era, and for Village Theatre patrons a timely reminder of the magic of cinema.

And for anyone who has ever wondered who will step eventually into the shoes of the “grand dames” of the British big screen, like Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Julie Walters, perhaps we need look no further than Olivia Colman.

Empire of Light screens Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday night is an opportunity to see Women Talking, an inspiring tale of non-violent resistance taken by the female members of an isolated Mennonite community. Among a cast described as “ridiculously talented” are Francis McDormand, Ben Whishaw, and two actresses to play The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo heroine Lisabeth Salander: Claire Foy and Rooney Mara.

HOLIDAYS

(M)

Sun 30 4:30 Champions (M) FINAL 7:30 Tár (M) ENCORE

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FILMS: Check our programme for kids/family movies for the school holidays. We will have rainy day movies at 2pm Monday-Thursday (except Easter Monday). Check our Facebook page and website on the day.

REEL ROCK 17

NATIONAL THEATRE 2023 SEASON

SAT 15 th SUN 23 rd

Reel Rock 17 presents three of the best climbing/adventure films this year from around the world. Saturday 15th at 7.30pm. Book online or at the theatre.

Our first Nat Theatre screening is a live stage comedy direct from the National Theatre of London with Jack Absolute Flies Again. Sunday 23rd at 4pm. See programme for more details.

WITH THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING, PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MOVIE TIMES

Movie Descriptions

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES (M) 2hr15m

The story follows a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers who undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

Adventure/Action/Fantasy

SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE 2D/3D (PG) 1hr30m

Chris Pratt is the voice of Nintendo mascot Super Mario in this video-game-to-film adaptation from Illumination. With the voice of Anya TaylorJoy as Princess Peach and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong.

Kids/ Family/Fantasy

REEL ROCK 17 (E) 2hr Sports/Adventure/Documentary

Three heart-stopping new films featuring the year’s biggest climbing & adventure stories, including a wild expedition in Pakistan and a journey to Palestine’s West Bank. Presented by North Face.

AFTERSUN (M) 1hr40m Drama

In this award-winning drama Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father 20 years earlier as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.

THE PORTABLE DOOR (PG) 2hr30m

Christoph Waltz and Sam Neill star in this magical-fantasy series. Paul and Sophie are lowly, put-upon interns  at the mysterious London firm JW Wells & Co. They become aware that their employers are anything but conventional.

CHAMPIONS (M) 2hr Comedy/Sport

A basketball team trains and competes in the Special Olympics under the guidance of an imperfect but dedicated coach in this sports drama. Starring Woody Harrelson.

NT LIVE: JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN (R13) 2hr50m

Shown on cinema screens as a live recording direct from the London stage. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish.

ALLELUJAH (M) 1hr40m Drama

The threatened closure of a geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital stirs an uprising from the local community. Jennifer Saunders stars in this adaptation of the Alan Bennett play.

TÁR (M) 2hr40m Drama/ Music

Starring Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár, the conductor of a major German Orchestra. We meet Tár at the height of her career, as she’s preparing both a book launch and muchanticipated live performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony.

MY FAIRY TROUBLEMAKER (G) 1hr20m Kids/Family Violetta, a cheeky fairy, gets lost in the human world. To find her way back to the fairy world, she teams up with the human girl Maxie and discovers her true destiny.

Adventure/Comedy/Fantasy

KIDS/ FAMILY/ FANTASY

ALISTAIR HUGHES

A&P SHOW AWARDS

Mental health on political agenda

SUBMITTED

When National’s Mental Health spokesperson, Matt Doocey visited Golden Bay recently, he was impressed with the "on the ground" mental health care and support Te Whare Mahana Trust provides to the local community.

HORSES. Isabella Stewart, Stade Family Cup – Champion Pony not over 138cm. Holly Clark, Radford Challenge Cup – Pony Jump not over 138cm. Amy Wassell, Lloyd Rosser Memorial Challenge Cup – Novice Pony over 138 and not over 148cm; Wiss Satherley Memorial Challenge Cup – Most points ring classes for ponies; Diane Mitchell Challenge Cup – Pony Jump over 138 and not over 148cm. Hollie Southward, Mr and Mrs R Radford Cup – Pony mare not over 148cm; Motupipi Farm Buthchery Cup – Pony International Jump. Esme Otten, Takaka Pony Club Cup – Best Boy or Girl rider under 21 years member of GB Pony Club; Ledger Goodman Cup – Champion Local Pony. Mckenzie Burrell, Edna Cook Cup –Best Boy or Girl rider under 17 years; AE Rosser Cup – Supreme Champion Pony. Amanda Andrews, JW Page Cup – Novice Hack ring classes. Felicia Livingstone, HK Reynish Cup – Most Points ring classes. Hannah Jeans, Mrs PH Baigent Cup – Champion Local Hack. Janet Morgan, Independent Mounted Rifles Cup –Champion Saddle Hunter. C Hovenden, Mrs D Rossiter Playboy Cup – Best paced and Mannered Saddle Horse; Mrs CM Coote Challenge Cup – Champion Hack; Duncan McKenzie Cup – Novice Hunter; Coppins Challenge Cup – Open Hunter. Tanesha Thompson, Norwood Challenge Cup – Hack Hit and Hurry; Aerial Work (Marlborough) Ltd Challenge Cup – Open Hack FEI jump. Mikaela Bell, Pearson Cup – Champion Miniature.

CATTLE. Thomas Tait, CP Reilly Memorial Cup - for most points in care and handling. Aiden Best, Riley Family Trophy – Excellence in Showmanship. AJ and AL Ward, BJ and EM Galey Cup – Pedigree Heifer Calf. Wayne and Nicky Packard, Blue Lake Challenge Cup – Champion Heifer. T Harvey, Transport Nelson Ltd Cup – Most Points in Dairy Section; Co-op Dairy Market Milk Cup – Champion Cow in Milk; Australian Challenge Trophy – Best All Breeds Dairy Cow.

GOATS. Evans Family - Bonny, Niko, Mazzy, Meadowcroft Farm Trophy –Pet Goat. Amanda Heine, Darcy McPherson Challenge Cup – Most Points in Goat section; Opua Trophy – Champion Pedigree Doe.

SHEEP. P Leetch/E Miller, RG McDonald Challenge Cup – Most Points Mutton Breed. P May, George Manson Memorial Cup – Most Points Prime Sheep.

POULTRY. S Hitchcock, Poultry Best in Show.

BOOTH. Isaac McKee, Mrs J Marsh Cup – Most Points Childrens section. Tilly Orchard, AJ and AC Lindsay Cup – 2nd Most Points Childrens section; Gould Cup – Young Baker of the Year. Michelle Balck, Mr and Mrs CW Silcock Trophy –Most Points Cooking and Home Produce; Agnes Bell Cup – Most Points Home Produce. Louise Holley/Shirley Rosser, Bird Challenge Trophy – Most Points Home Cooking. Shirley Rosser, Mr and Mrs N Curnow Challenge Trophy – Most Points in Cut Flowers; Mary Baigent Challenge Trophy – Most Points In Floral Section; Hugh Manson Memorial Challenge Trophy – Most points in Booth. Fay Brownlie, Wadsworth Trophy – Most Points Decorative Flowers. Mark Page, Bill Frew Cup – Champion Gladiolus. Bruce Taylor, Charles Page Memorial Challenge Cup – Most Points Vegetables; Harwood Cup – Most Points Fruit and Vegetables. Joyce Wyllie, Garden Art – containing living plant material. Karen Cooper, Garden Art - any other medium. Anita Hutchinson/Michelle Balck, Turley Trophy – Most Points Home Crafts. Diane Sixtus , Golden Bay Rose Society and GB A&P Assn Trophy – Most points Rose section; Water Petterson Memorial Rose Bowl – Most Points Native Plant section; HE Baigent Trophy – 2nd Highest Points in Booth. Pearson Family, Group Competition Cup 2023 for WWll display table.

MOST POINTS. Tim Harvey, Life Members Cup – Most points in Livestock sections. Shirley Rosser, Mr and Mrs EC Baigent Trophy – Most Points in Show.

Matt travelled with National’s Nelson candidate Blair Anderson and met with local farmer Wayne Langford who has several mental health initiatives underway. Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey is part way through his goal of personally listening to mental health support feedback in 50 New Zealand towns prior to the October election. He was in the Tasman District at the invitation of MP Maureen Pugh, who was unable to join him on the day.

“What has become clear so far in my visits in both North and South Islands is that we must recognise and retain the current workforce and train more health professionals," says Matt. "And if we are to attract overseas people, then the process of getting into New Zealand and into jobs in this space has to become far easier.”

He says mental health workforce planning is a major component of National’s soon-to-be released mental

health policy, which includes a promise to appoint NZ's first Mental Health Minister.

“From the feedback we’re getting we are able to understand the pressures which mental health professionals are facing, especially in rural and provincial New Zealand, and these impacts are totally different from those in

city settings," says Matt, who believes the way Te Whare Mahana Trust is catering for local mental health needs is an excellent example to the rest of the country. “It’s clear that local solutions for local needs and small, co-ordinated teams who know the people in their community well will be the way forward.”

From left, National’s mental health spokesperson Matt Doocey with Kotinga farmer Wayne Langford and National’s candidate for Nelson Blair Anderson. Photo: Submitted.

ANNUAL PLAN 2023/2024

Every year we must prepare an Annual Plan which considers our budgets for the upcoming financial year. Our plans for the 2023/2024 year were mapped out in Tasman’s 10-Year Plan 2021 – 2031 which we completed in mid-2021. However, since that time there have been significant changes affecting our operations.

Inflation has increased significantly.

Interest rates are considerably higher.

• The current labour shortage is affecting us.

• Our depreciation bill has increased substantially.

We’ve had to make some tough choices. Do you agree with the choices we’ve made? We rely on your feedback to form the final plan so please tell us what you think. The Consultation Document which outlines our proposed changes is available online at shape.tasman.govt.nz or at Council service centres and libraries.

TASMAN DISTRICT COUNCIL’S

Board games making a comeback

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ACROSS

1 Graded arranged notes (6)

5 Money only for this fibre (8)

9 Self-satisfied - they hold choppers up (4)

10 Night-fliers confused with odd, new reduced pace (6,4)

11 Are they flexible at length? (4,8)

13 Holding iron in unorthodox pose may be strong and dark (8)

15 Short chap gets the usual (4)

17 Such ambition from having 1 (4)

18 Carelessly view - a dry, residential approach (8)

20 Accept humiliation - i.e. the pub meal is awful (3,6,3)

23 Labyrinth found within. Pinch eastern primate (10)

24 Called for climbing support (4)

25 A wild spree! Son has the answer (8)

26 A voice for the inner circle on board (6)

DOWN

2 Sympathy for circlemaker. No-one returns (10)

3 He’s dishonest or returns when visitor loses the way (5)

4 Sides out for each going in to spread (8)

5 Current diversion? (9,6)

6 Directs the nonreproducers on farm (6)

7 Added up and sees me dancing (4,5)

8 The sound of a flower in lines (4)

12 No logic shown when awful liar accepts allowance (10)

14 Ample fire required to show height on chart (6,3)

16 Arm or leg broken in the home but still most agile (8)

19 Reach a race of Man. A fashionable expression (6)

21 Airborne hunter base sounds weird (5)

22 Lady has nothing to go on foot (4)

Board games are making a comeback in Golden Bay, with sessions happening fortnightly at Ōnekakā Hall and GB Community Centre. The GB Weekly visited the session held at Onekakā Hall last Saturday.

Two tables of players paused their focus on the board games to give welcome, while a fire added to the already warm atmosphere. The youngest player, seven-year-old Felix Toynbee, was enjoying playing a game called “Chupacabra”.

“I’ve been here before,” he said.

Whereas for Rita Scholten and Vari Petterson, this was their first time. Rita was enjoying the challenge of playing a Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game. Vari was delighted to have met up with other D&D enthusiasts.

Organisers Rebecca Rae-Hodgson and Karen Dransfield connected through a Facebook post that Karen had published, inviting the community to play Dungeons & Dragons.

“I made contact and we decided to set up an event,” said Rebecca.

They swung into action, advertising viaThe GB Weekly, a flyer drop, and a “Board Gaming in Golden Bay” Facebook group. Between the pair, they have a huge amount of all kinds of board games – except Monopoly. The group all agree Monopoly is not allowed.

Karen used to work at a gaming store in Auckland, and upon her return to Golden Bay she realised the first thing she needed to do was find other people who enjoyed playing.

“It’s very hard to meet people if you don’t play sports, or drink,” she said. “It’s a fun social way of meeting people…[and] a really cool way of keeping your brain active.”

All ages are welcome. A koha is asked, to help cover costs of hall hire, advertising, and refreshments.

“And it doesn’t matter if people haven’t played board games before,” said Rebecca.

Board Gaming in Golden Bay: First Saturday of the month, 12pm-5pm, Ōnekakā Hall. Third Monday of the month, 5.30pm10pm, GB Community Centre. Koha.

RONNIE SHORT

A group of board gamers enjoyed a rainy Saturday session at Ōnekakā hall last weekend. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Art exhibition comes to Pākawau

JO RICHARDS

Over Easter, the Golden Bay arts trail is being extended a little further – to Pākawau.

A group of local emerging artists, together with their mentor – established painter Lisa Chandler – are showing their work at Pākawau Memorial Hall.

Catching up with Fullmoon Artist Group members Helen Coombs and Kate Heal at the hall recently, The GB Weekly heard how the idea for the exhibition evolved.

“We put some paintings in the [Aorere] flower show and there was a good response, so we thought we’d do something,” says Helen.

The local community also responded positively, with eight other artists quickly signing up, while Pākawau’s Westhaven Marketing offered sponsorship support.

In order to transform the traditional hall into a functioning art gallery, a means of mounting the works on the walls was required. Modern hanging systems were rejected due to their high cost, so a traditional picture rail, paid for by Tasman District

Council, was installed on all suitable interior walls.

It is the latest in a series of recent improvements that, Kate explains, has included a pair of heat pumps, a complete set of new curtains, plus 200 new chairs. She hopes the upgrades to the venerable building will encourage more groups to make use of the space. “We want the hall to be used.”

The show is, therefore, not just about displaying art works, including paintings, felting, pottery, and photographs, but about celebrating the refurbishment of the hall and showcasing what is a valuable community facility, says Kate. “We’re doing the exhibition to promote the hall.”

Looking beyond the Easter event, Helen envisages the hall being utlilised for regular exhibitions as well as a wide range of other purposes. “It’s a good space for a variety of uses – it’s a wonderful resource for the community.”

Fullmoon Artist Group Art Exhibition is at Pākawau Memorial Hall on Saturday 8 April, Sunday 9 April, 10am-3pm; and Monday 10 April, 10am-1pm. Free entry.

A winning combination of commitment, integrity, adaptability and fun ensure that Mickayla can rise to any occasion to provide quality and an enjoyable experience when buying, selling or renting.

Growing up in a small rural town in Australia and working throughout New Zealand within the Real Estate industry for the past 10 years, she understands the dynamics of the unique market we have here in Golden Bay and what it takes to succeed.

Mickayla moved to Golden Bay one year ago, and it provided the small town lifestyle the whole family craved. You will often see her at school, any of our fantastic beaches, or at the Rec Centre, as sports are a big part of her family life.

Having spent the majority of her working years within the industry as a qualified property manager helping investors achieve their goals and providing sound advice to all, Mickayla recently achieved another milestone by obtaining her sales license and cannot wait to use her skills to help property owners and buyers in the Bay reach their own property goals. When choosing to sell your home or invest in property with Mickayla, you will be happy to know that you have chosen a truly dedicated professional who will leave no stone unturned to achieve the best result possible for you.

We are very excited to welcome Mickayla to the First National Family!

Phone Mickayla on 027 297 8477 or email mickayla@goldenbayproperty.com

Exhibitors and organisers of Easter weekend's art show at Pākawau Hall. From left, Helen Coombs and Kate Heal. Photo: Jo Richards.

RESULTS / Hua

BRIDGE

29 March. Pohara Pairs Session 3: N/S: P Panzeri/J Edmondson 59.58%; B and P Wilson 53.33%; B Burdett/E Bradshaw 50.83%. E/W: P Smith/L Roberts 68.75%; D Sarll/H Curtis 59.17%; R McDonald/J Cooper 58.33%. H/cap: N/S: P Panzeri/J

Edmondson 57.58%; B and P Wilson 53.83%; B Burdett/E Bradshaw 49.33%. E/W

P Smith/L Roberts 68.75%; R McDonald/J Cooper 58.58%;D Sarll/H Curtis 56.42%.

31 March. Relaxed Session 2: H Curtis/A Foreman 66.67%; C Furness/M McKellar

58.33%; C Mead/D Perreau 51.39%. H/cap: H Curtis/A Foreman 65.42%; C Furness/M

McKellar 55.33%; C Mead/D Perreau 53.39%.

GOLF

28 March. Dene McC - Matchplay Pairs: C Le Comte and B Miller bt M Dobbie and C Crocker on the 21st. Best stableford: R Reynish, 32. Two: B Miller.

29 March. Stableford: J Garner 35, R Miller 32, D Win 32. Closest to pin: 3/12

8/17 R Dyce, 4/13 G Bradley, 9/18 G Ryan. Best gross: D Win 82.

SPORT / Hākinakina

Golden Bay Basketball Assn

NBS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COMPETITION

commencing early May

If you would like to enter a team or are looking to join a team you can contact us via our Facebook page or contact Shaun on 027 448 2399.

AGM NOTICES

KOTINGA Hall AGM, Wednesday 12 April at the hall, 6.30pm. Please come and support your local facility.

GREY Power Golden Bay will hold its AGM on Wednesday 19 April at 10am in the Bowling Club rooms in Hiawatha Lane. All current, new and prospective members are invited. Our guest speaker is Debra Cruttenden who will speak about the VitalcallGo mobile pendant.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free. E: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

WANTED / Hiahia

STORAGE, small garage or similar. Ph 027 919 1326.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

LOST. Black rain coat between Tākaka Hill and town. Came off back of motorbike. I'd really love it back. Please ph 525 8844.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

PROPERTY or land (maximum 7ha) within 30 minutes of Tākaka. Private, sunny, distant views. dth@slingshot.co.nz

SMALL rural property to purchase. Txt 027 278 2128.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

SELF -contained, unfurnished one-bedroom unit for rent, Patons Rock. You'll need to have work away from property. $295/week plus power. Ph 027 591 0046.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

RIORDAN, Michael Kenneth (Mick). Born 26 January 1945, died 26 March 2023 aged 78 as a result of an accident. Beloved husband of late Margaret. Cherished and loved step-father, brother, brother in-law, uncle, granddad and great-granddad.A celebration of Mick's life will be held at the Upper Tākaka Country Club on Saturday 8 April 2023 at 2pm. Messages can be sent to 50C High Street, Motueka, 7120.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

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

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

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679.

Mohua Social Services

Manaaki Tangata

Supporting People

ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE

in Golden Bay

Drycleaning & Laundry service in the Bay!

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AGENT: Stitch ‘n Sew

71 Commercial Street (Next to GB Museum)

Ph: 525 8177 | Open: Mon-Sat from 10am Weekly turnaround - drop off on Wednesday and pick up next Thursday

Urgent service available - phone us for details

PHONE 03 548 3473

mastervaletnelson.co.nz

monuments.co.nz

NUMBERS

Golden Bay Community Health - 03 525 0060

Police - 111 or 03 525 9211

Golden Bay Community Mental Health 03 525 7647 or 0800 525 7647

Women’s Refuge - 0800 163 344

Mohua Social Services - 03 525 9728

Work and Income - 0800 559 009

LifeLine - 0800 543 354

'Need to Talk' helpline - (call or txt) 1737

Outline NZ - LGBTIQ+ support - 0800 688 5463

Hey Bro (for men) keeping whānau safe - 0800 439 276

Youthline - 0800 37 66 33

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited

Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

BLINDS, Luxaflex® duettes, roller blockout, translucent or sunscreen, venetians and more. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for a free measure and quote, ph Tracey 027 440 0071.

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. 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. FRUIT pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

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

Maintenance, leaks, repairs and roofing supplies. Licensed Roofer. Ph 027 395 0037.

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.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana

1953-2003

Rose Slow P 035259213

Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

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Meet our new Salesperson Aeven Kelly

Community minded and eager to help, Aeven has quickly become an asset to our team She is personable and honest Her methodical yet warm nature helps to make the sales process simple and straightforward, even for those who are just starting their property journey.

Happy Easter from Billy and the Team.

Licenced Salesperson 0278343245

1062 Collingwood-Puponga Main Road || $1,150,000

Ordnance House was built for my clients in 2017 and the Guest Suite and garage added in 2019 For a peek inside take our Virtual Tour, and note the voluminous interior, with over height ceilings and doors; and an indoor outdoor flow that is effortless With all the charm of a quintessential kiwi bach, and modern luxuries tucked out of sight, the bespoke floor plan is all about the view The fully fenced 1301 sqm section has irrigated gardens, and the well-established landscaping provides sheltered spots for a quiet snooze in the sun Enjoying the protection of the recently completed sea wall, you can sit back and let the Golden Bay be your entertaining vista

Priced at $1,150,000,

1103sqm

Castaway Cottage, a gorgeous character home offered for sale by Tender closing 18th April 2pm

Just 6 mins walk from the beach exuding 1950 s charm, this three bedroom home has all mod cons including a heat pump, insulation and ceiling ventilation fan It's an absolute sun trap on the deck with stunning views of the garden The out buildings are convenient for storage laundry and garden tools The garage can be set up for holiday visitors as a sleepout The extra parking area behind the house is perfect for anyone with a Boat or Motorhome A climb up the rocks provides a seat and a small view of the sea The local water system the rich soil and microclimate all add to a gardeners dream

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Make time for a beach walk when you come to view this spacious and tranquil property Considering it is only 2 4 hectares, there are so many elements at play here Exploring inspires calm, from the light filled home, the dappled shade of mature trees and the ever changing tidal ponds

This 1970's home has been well maintained and provides comfortable family living with two heatpumps and a fire, three bedrooms, a study, a family bathroom, two toilets and a wrap around deck The basement has space for two vehicles and plenty of storage In practical terms, everything you need is here; 90,000l of stored drinking water; a two bay tractor shed with a lock up storeroom

Selwyn Street, Pohara || Priced at $950,000

This much loved four bedroom home on an 4090sqm section is priced to sell at $950,000

The beach is only a 100m stroll out of the garden gate and over the dunes Making the most of the private location and mature gardens, you would be hard pressed to find a home with better indoor outdoor flow; there's a deck area for every time of day, and every kind of weather The house is enhanced by the recent installation of significant flood protection from Ellis creek which flows past the property The creek provides a good water supply for the vegetable gardens & fruit trees A two bay farm shed provides parking for your boat and caravan but who needs to go on a caravan holiday when you live in Pohara?

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

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

STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.

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.

Billy Kerrisk Licenced Agent / Business Owner 0276085606

23 Haile Lane, Pohara || Tender, ending 18th April, 2pm

Castaway Cottage Pohara

Parapara Valley Road || Set Date of Sale, ending 14th April,

27 Fraser Road, Rangihaeata || Tender, closing 13th April, 2pm

Golden Bay A&P

SHOW COMMITTEE

Caregiver wanted

125 th SHOW 2023

The following two part-time positions will become available from 1st June 2023

Secretary/Administrator

Treasurer

Remuneration given for both positions

Applications close Friday 21st April 2023

For more information or to apply please contact Jean 027 344 3316, goldenbayshow@gmail.com GB A&P Association, PO Box 69, Takaka 7142

2 mornings per week

• 9am to 12pm, some extra hours possible

• Experience not needed

• Recent pay increase

• Ph 03 525 8890

HEALTH

&

WELLBEING / Hauora

ACUPUNCTURE, Roslind Gold ph 027 333 5006.

ANÉL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt 021 053 4337.

Now available in Collingwood on Mondays.

DEEP tissue massage, trigger points, accupressure for muscle pain, reduced mobility, stress, sports. Lymphatic drainage for lymphoedema, post surgery. 28 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

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

LOLLY Dadley-Moore. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, professional supervision. Ph 027 338 9504, inbodyhealth.co.nz

NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.

Contact: Ph 027 865 1617

Email: info@clayhoskinbuilders.co.nz

FIXED TERM LEARNING ASSISTANT

We are looking for an energetic, reliable and empathetic person to work alongside Collingwood Area School teaching staff as a Learning Assistant.

The position involves supporting students’ learning, health and behavioural needs. You will need to be flexible working either with students individually or within the classroom.

Application forms are available on the school website. http://www.collingwood-area.school.nz/

Applications close Friday 14th April at 3pm. Please send your CV, covering letter and application to kaye@collingwood.school.nz

Support Worker/Coach

Permanent Part -Time (includes sleepovers & weekends)

The National DBT Service, located in Takaka, is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental Health programme (six beds) providing intensive D ialectical B Behaviour T Therapy (DBT)

We are seeking flexible and open- minded individuals who are astute, empathetic and good listeners for casual or part-time shift work (various shifts 4- 8hrs during day/evening/night and weekends) Check out our webpage w w w tw m or g nz /ca r eer s for the full job description If you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an hourly pay rate above average, we would like to hear from you

If you are considering applying but are unsure of some details, please feel free to contact us directly at 03 525 9624 (ext 701) Te Whare Mahana (TWM) will invest in training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) to:

H R @ t w m o r g n z

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

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

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

TIMBER: lucitanica and wattyl. Top quality, air-dried, nine cubes. Ph 027 599 9696.

MEADOW hay, $7/bale. Ph 525 8016.

NATIVE TREES AND GRASSES AT TLC NURSERY. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders. Ph 525 6183.

TIMOTION electric La-Z-Boy armchair. Chocolate brown velour fabric. As new, $999. Ph 027 747 8255.

CURTAINS made from NZ’s leading textile fabrics. Call in and have a chat, we can work within your budget to transform your space. Imagine designs in Z Fuel stop, Tākaka, ph Tracey for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071.

RELOCATABLE house, in Ligar Bay, Tata beach area, Fraemohs construction, approximately 90 square metres, three-bedroom, kitchen living area, one bathroom. Expressions of interest welcome. Ph 027 220 6214.

KING single bed mattress and trundler. Rimu interior door with lock, rimu door frame (not a pair). Ph 021 233 4687. FIRE bricks, second-hand. Ph 525 8016.

MICHELANGELO ceiling tiles, 25, as new. $50 ono. Ph 027 747 8255.

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE sale. This Saturday, 8 April from 9am-3pm. All proceeds go to The Peaceable Kin-dom animal rescue here in the Bay. Shoes, clothing, jewellery, kitchenware, books galore and lots of other gorgeous items have been kindly donated.

Address is 18 Rototai Road.

GARAGE sale. Saturday 8 April from 9am to noon, 5 Windle Road (behind Rec Park). Assortment of stuff including a kayak and dinghy.

GARAGE sale. This Saturday, 8 April, 9am onwards, 19 Washington Street Collingwood. Household items.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them for Easter Services. Good Friday, 7 April – 10am at Tākaka. Easter Sunday, 9 April – 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa).

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Easter Sunday Mass 5pm. All warmly welcome.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship at 10am.

Seek

EASTER WEEKEND OPENING HOURS

Easter Monday: closed

Kahurangi Christian Church

Easter Sunday 9 April 10:30am

Hall

Contact Lis Pedersen, 027 686 3362

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. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160. COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8.30pm. 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.

LANGFORD STORE, Bainham. Open 6 days, 9am-5pm. Closed Fridays. Ph 524 8228.

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 10am for coffee, full menu from 11.30am. Saturday-Sunday from 10am for brunch. Tuesday from 3pm, closed Monday. O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ – PIZZERIA. April opening hours: Saturday to Monday, weather permitting, 11am-4.30pm. Totaranui hill, ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com.

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

Whatever the long weekend means to you, we wish you a Happy Easter !!!

We will be

Collingwood

Easter is nearly here, we have a great range of Easter eggs for the whole family and Hot Cross Buns for that little extra treat.

We will be changing to our Winter hours from the 10th April: Monday - Sunday 8am – 6pm

All the team would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Easter Holiday

Collingwood On The Spot, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood, Ph 03 5248221

BREAKFAST 8am - 10am BAR

Abel Tasman Drive | 525 7998 ratanuilodge.com

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

Opening Night Wayward Rabbit Studio

WAYWARD RABBIT HATMAKER

Unique handcrafted hats

Botanically dyed clothing and textiles

Thank you for supporting local and handmade

In the Wholemeal’s courtyard - walk through the garden shop

FB – wayward rabbit felt Instagram – wayward_rabbit_hat_maker

EARTHSEA GALLERY

Studio Gallery of Peter Geen

OPEN EASTER WEEKEND

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

THURSDAY 13 APRIL

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING, in clubrooms at 2pm. Guest speaker: Mrs Joyce Wyllie.

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

LATER EVENTS

TEA AND TALK AT OLD SCHOOL CAFÉ, Pakawau, Friday 21 April. Hosted by Pakawau Rural Women. All welcome for informal social cuppa. Contact Joyce Wyllie 524 8364.

BOARD GAMES: at GB Community Services Hall, Monday 17 April, 5.30-10pm. Facebook group “Board Gaming in Golden Bay.”

EXPLORING YOUR VALUES, two-part workshop, Ōnekakā Hall, 16 and 23 April. Contact Rebecca for more details 021 0260 2961.

Golden Bay Basketball Assn

NBS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COMPETITION

commencing early May

If you would like to enter a team or are looking to join a team you can contact us via our Facebook page or contact Shaun on 027 448 2399.

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL

singer songwriter showcase

SATURDAY 15TH APRIL

roots ‘n dubZ

GLOWING TREES/PEEZY/PSYDEFFECTS/T.R./ZAPPAH

FRIDAY 21ST APRIL roots & fruits w/ galanjah

SATURDAY 22ND APRIL

THE DROP ZONE/DNB WITH LOON/ YAKKA/ JADEN/ PEEZY

SATURDAY 29TH APRIL

ROLLING HERTZ FUNDRAIZER

SATURDAY 6TH MAY

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 7 APRIL

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

SATURDAY 8 APRIL

MOTUPIPI HALL EASTER BOOK FAIR, 10am-2pm. Books, produce, baking.

TUESDAY 11 APRIL

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL

COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

Ō NEKAK Ā PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Ōnekakā Hall.

SORCHALULA WITH SOULFIRE/ T.R./ YAKKA

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 8th KONTIKI - Roots 'n Grooves, $15

Thu 13th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome

Fri 14th THE BOY WITH WINGS - a gem of a puppet show! 2pm, $10 - KIDS $5

Sat 15th TURKEY THE BIRD - WTF, $15

Thu 27th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 29th RENNIE PEARSON and BOB MCNEIL - Very fine folk, $20 for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Easter Sunday 9am-3pm Mapua Domain

U3A presents

“Planning for Change as we Age”, an interactive seminar, led by Alexia Russell, Rhoda McDonald, Jocelyn Tracey and Helen Kingston, covering housing choices and support services for older people in the Bay. Friday 21 April, 9.30 am – noon, Senior Citizens’ Hall.

Non-U3A members a gold coin please

Rockville Machinery and Early Settlers Museum

OPEN DAY

Easter Sunday, 9th of April

10am-3pm

Come and have some Easter fun enjoying the perusing historical items from the Bay. The Pioneer kitchen will be back to churning out scones and sausages. Tea and coffee will be available. Lolly scramble will be held at 1pm.

Programmes to listen out for:

BRAND NEW! Stranded in Paradise

A brand new ‘historical’ music show hosted by Chrissie Smal and based on the book of the same name written by John Dix as a guide to the history of NZ Rock ‘n Roll from 1955 through to 1988. A retrospective on NZ music past and present & the musicians that laid down the foundation stones, creating the sounds of the 1950s, 60s & 70s, & 80s NZ music scene. Some of these musicians have never graced commercial airwaves with their music or received the recognition that they otherwise might have if they’d left NZ to further their craft.This show hopes to bring to light some of these gone but not quite forgotten greats of NZ Rock ‘n Roll.

TBH - Fun, games, facts, music and more with Amos Haring and guests. Airs Monday afternoons at 4.00 and replays the following Sunday morning at 3.00. Links to socials https://linktr.ee/tbhpod

Our volunteer programme makers are working hard to bring you new listening experiences each week and can’t do this without sponsors. Sponsoring a show is a great community-minded way to get known while supporting a great community resource. Drop us a line on Nelson@freshfm.net or motueka@freshfm.net.

www.freshfm.net

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FreshFM.NZ

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Thursday 6 until Tuesday 11 April

Thursday: Westerlies with showers at first. Winds tending southwest around midday and becoming fine

Friday: Southeasterlies, fresh in exposed areas. A few cloudy areas otherwise fine

Saturday: Easterlies, gradually easing. Mainly fine apart from some high level cloud

Sunday: Northeasterlies developing and freshening about Farewell. Cloud increasing, with a few drizzly showers developing later

Monday: Strong northerlies with rain until early afternoon. Winds then tend NW with rain persisting over Kahurangi but easing to showers elsewhere

Tuesday: Northwesterlies fresh and gusty at times. Heavy rain over Kahurangi and elsewhere for a time in the morning. Rain then eases to a few showers

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Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

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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.

PATONS ROCK, 221 Patons Rock Rd

We have the absolute pleasure of marketing this modern beach escape! Immerse yourself in a beachside lifestyle your place to reset & rejuvenate This north-facing home was built in 2006 to capture the ever-changing scenes of the sea A tempting kitchen & open-plan living, is perfect for social gatherings & wrap-around decks an extension to your entertaining With deck access from the bedrooms a short stroll across the road/reserve to the beach, this is a holiday paradise Call now

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty com

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty com

409 Glenview Rd

Do not slip up waiting for the market to change, now is the time to step your family onto the property ladder Spend your days creating unforgettable memories by the pool with your nearest & dearest An awesome family home or bachelor pad, established gardens, private from the road & in a stunning rural setting The neat, original kitchen with open-plan dining & lounge is definitely family fit! Get the barbeque sizzling & relax by the pool you are sure to please the whole family Top location, close to Motupipi School, Pohara Beach, all on the cycle way, so convenient! Don t delay, call us today

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty com

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty com

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST are sought for these two lovely homes located in rural Rockville Come and live the good life, bring the family & your animals Both homes on a proposed half a hectare section are both ideal lifestyle opportunities Rockville community is thriving with a local gym Bay Fitness, a local pool, and the iconic Rockville Museum A 10-minute drive to the boutique town of Collingwood and the local Area School (on the bus route) The Vendors are awaiting Resource Consent, size of sections are subject to final survey Get in touch now to register your interest

If you have green fingers then this is the section for you as the soil is so fertile that if you plant something, it will grow and thrive There are already 10+ varieties of fruit growing on this 1244m2 section along with a host of ornamentals A great location, handy to everything: Takaka Township GB Community Hospital Central Takaka School Rec Centre & Park all accessible via the cycleway/footpath Zoned Rural 1 with Resource consent granted in 2021 to construct a generic dwelling Just waiting for development

Just 7 minutes from Collingwood sits this tidy home elevated above the road with views across Ruataniwha Estuary to Ferry Point and Collingwood The large wellcared for section is stunning with established gardens & a stream Call me for a time to view this very tidy property