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Friday 15 December 2023

Santa Parade comes to town

Students from Tākaka Primary School chose a waka theme for their Santa Parade float. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

On Saturday morning, the Santa Parade came to town delivering Christmas spirit and heralding the holiday season in style.

The impressive fleet of floats was matched by a large crowd who lined both sides of Tākaka’s Commercial Street, which was closed to traffic for the occasion.

The goodwill on show from those in the procession was clearly appreciated by the spectators. “It was great – lots more floats than last year,” said Rosanna Clarence shortly after the parade finished. “It was really festive.”

Just over an hour before the 10am starting time, down at the parade assembly point in Sollys Yard, the only activity on show was a team from the Tākaka Drama Society sweeping the flat deck of a truck to clear their stage.

Secretary Gita Krenek said the troupe had no particular trope this year but would just enjoy getting dressed up. “No theme – ‘just be what you want to be’. We’ve had great fun choosing costumes.”

Event organiser Tom Lake, working on behalf of the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust, had

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its horn as it rumbled along the road.

Young members of the community were well represented, with colourful floats decked out by Tākaka Primary School, Golden Bay Kindergarten, and Kidznteentheatre.

The grown-ups, meanwhile, had brought along some big boys toys, including modern emergency service vehicles and a vintage truck and tractor. Several local businesses had also joined the parade, notably ITM, First National, Fonterra, PGG Wrightson, GB Rubbish, and Orange Mechanical.

Bringing up the rear, the main attraction – Santa – cruised past in his“sleigh”, accompanied

by Mrs Claus and a pair of elves. By now, the front of the procession had reached Junction Green where it performed a U-turn before heading back down Commercial Street, giving everyone a chance to have another look.

Shortly after Santa passed by for the second time, the parade was over, and the chattering crowd started to disperse. As they were leaving their kerbside vantage point, Rosanna’s daughters Amora (6) and Autumn (3) were...

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already made a list of entries and, in tune with the Santa vibe, was checking it twice; “We’ve got 16 registered but expect a few more.”

While the parade would follow its traditional format, Tom said there was one significant change. “There’s a new Santa; he’s been practicing his waving and his ho-ho-ho-ing.”

Shortly after 9am, participants young and old started to arrive and set to work using fern fronds, tinsel, hay bales, and banners to transform trucks and trailers into festive floats.

Members of the Kahurangi Christian Church were creating a nativity tableau with a cast that included all the main characters plus a couple of dogs and a lamb. “Shepherdess” Joyce Wyllie had transported cute-looking lamb Little Brownie from Kaihoka specially for the occasion. “He’s been bleating all the way here,” said Joyce.

At 10am, the parade, headed by Tākaka Citizens Band playing carols on board a flatbed truck, emerged onto Commercial Street.

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December’s meeting of the Golden Bay Community Board was held at Collingwood Fire Station on Monday afternoon.

Board chair Abbie Langford was back at the head of the table where she was joined by fellow members, councillor Chris Hill, and several Tasman District Council (TDC) staff. Councillor Celia Butler submitted her apologies.

Perhaps it was a result of the warm, sunny weather, or a temporary apathy towards local politics, but the public turnout was limited to one man and his dog, while, for the second month running, there were no contributors to Public Forum.

Report: GB Kayaks lease That absence enabled the board to get stuck straight into a slightly re-arranged agenda, beginning with a council staff report on the request from Golden Bay Kayaks to secure a 20-year lease of the part of Cornwall Place, Tata Beach, they use to store their kayaks and paddleboards.

TDC programme leader – Land & Leases Robert Cant explained that the request would need to be publicly notified, a process that would involve the full council being asked to appoint a hearing panel.

The report’s recommendation was for GBCB to request the lease term be notified.

Following some discussion the board resolved to support the recommendation but asked that GBCB be allowed to conduct the hearing and make the resulting recommendations to council.

Report: Community leases Robert moved on to another staff report – this one concerning renewal of community leases and licences in Golden Bay. The report recommended that the board request TDC offer new, nonnotifiable, five-year term leases to seven organisations: Golden Kids, Pōhara Bowling Club, St John Golden Bay, Tākaka Drama Society and Tākaka Playcentre. A resolution to this effect was passed by the board.

On the subject of leases, Robert digressed a little to address the “more complicated” proposed lease for Mohua Social Services (MSS) and, after the board pointed out the importance of resolving the issue, Robert agreed to follow up.

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Santa Parade comes to town Continued from page 1 ...asked what they most enjoyed. “Fire trucks,” said Autumn, while for her sister it was “lollies”.

Back at Sollys Yard, the floats were disassembled with speedy efficiency and, by 10.45am, everyone had disappeared.

A few minutes later, however, a chance encounter offered a unique opportunity to hear from the star of the show. “It was a really good turnout, and nice to see all the smiling faces,” said Santa, who had good tidings for all those who came out to cheer and wave. “I didn’t see anyone on the naughty list.”

Young members of Kahurangi Christian Church aboard their float.

Tākaka Drama Society perform on their mobile stage.

Mr and Mrs Claus pass by in their sleigh. Photos: Jo Richards.

Rebecca Olney and Casey Coburn oversee preparations for the GB Kindergarten float.

The parade returns along Commercial Street with the Kidznteentheatre float in the foreground.

GB COMMUNITY BOARD - DECEMBER Continued from page 1 ...rationale behind the review before providing details on the council’s future options for the region’s urban and rural roads.

Displaying TDC’s online interactive maps, Jane demonstrated how the public can explore the implications of the various speed limit changes proposed for the local road network.

She said that TDC has already received over 200 submissions, but is keen to see more.

Welcoming Communities: TDC Welcoming Communities officer Birte Becker-Steel was herself welcomed to the meeting via Zoom. Birte explained that Welcoming Communities was a nationwide “settlement” programme, funded by Immigration New Zealand, and adopted by 35 councils across the country.

The aim of the initiative is to ensure everyone in the district can “belong and participate”, and it’s not just for migrants, but also for people relocating within the country. ”It’s about longterm outcome and social cohesion.”

Birte explained that achieving the goal was dependent on a large number of “settling-in” factors, including housing, transport, employment, language skills, and schools, as well as several social and cultural considerations. “All these factors play a role and it’s really complex,” said Birte.

While housing has been identified as the most important factor, social connection – meeting new people and making friends – was a clear second. In response, TDC has organised welcoming hui and is looking to arrange community activities to bring people together. “A place is not a community unless its people are connected,” said Birte. “We need unity and diversity.”

Discretionary Fund Application At last month’s meeting, the board deferred deliberation of an application from Sentient Clan Services pending a response to questions raised at the meeting about the animal assisted therapy initiative.

A detailed response from Karen Howieson, including testimonials, had been considered by the board and, following a further discussion with Karen via Zoom, the board agreed to 2

fund the $388.44 requested.

Board Report Jess and Kim: On behalf of GBCB Abbie thanked Jess McAlinden and Kim Drummond for their support through the year.

Onekakā boat ramp: Board member Henry Dixon pointed out that the road to the Onekakā boat ramp has eroded, and is unsafe. Henry said the ramp was in the “best location” and while the “best option” would be to construct a small retaining wall and back-fill with gravel, he was wary of compliance costs.

The board highlighted the ramp’s role as a rescue-boat launching facility, suggesting it might be supported by the GBCB Special Projects Fund, but agreed to clarify the jurisdictional responsibilities around the site before incurring any expense.

Pōhara-Tākaka shared path: The board has asked TDC roading engineer Robert Deck to supply information about the costs of upgrading the shared path – widening in places, resurfacing, and more regular spraying and maintenance. No response has yet been received but a trial spray of a surface sealing treatment is due to take place.

Pōhara camp playground: Chris Hill noted that there was a new council-funded public playground at the Pōhara camp ground, which she said was “in the spirit” of the original gifting of the land to the community. She suggested there should be prominent signage on Abel Tasman Drive indicating the location of the playground and the nearby public toilets.

Wheelchair beach access: On the subject of public spaces, Chris raised the prospect of installing a “floating ramp” to allow wheelchair access to the beach. Abbie agreed to raise the topic with TDC staff.

Long Term Plan process: Pointing out that the council’s Long Term Plan consultation document was due to be approved this week, Chris urged everyone to “check out the specific Golden Bay items”.

Current Consultations and Submissions: Abbie drew the board’s attention to the current consultations regarding the Representation Review and Speed Management Plan, suggesting that the board should meet next month to discuss a submission to the former. A date of 15 January was agreed, with a further meeting to be arranged for the speed management discussion.

Dangerous Kitchen fence and seating: Abbie explained there was no council budget for the replacement of the fence but the board might consider funding from its special projects fund next year. “We’re open to replacing it,” said Abbie, adding that the businesses which benefited most were reluctant to contribute.

Te Kakau Stream: It was noted that a community meeting for the Te Kakau Stream rejuvenation project was due to be held on 14 December, and TDC community partnerships officer Claire Webster will attend GBCB on 12 February 2024 to provide details on the project.

Tākaka Sacred Heart Trust: A request for an updated letter of support from the Sacred Heart Tākaka Trust was granted by the board.

Street name application, Pōhara: An application for a new street name has been received from developers of a subdivision off Richmond Road, Pōhara. Abbie explained that this has been forwarded to Manawhenua ki Mohua for comment, and it is anticipated the board will be able to make a decision at the 12 February 2024 meeting.

Action Sheet: Finding a new home for the “seats for people” has proved to be difficult but a local man has now bought them for $200 and the money has been donated to the community.

Financial Summary After official receipt of the Financial Summary, Abbie closed the meeting and wished everyone present “a wonderful Christmas holiday”.

The next meeting of the GBCB is at TDC Service Centre, Tākaka on Monday 12 February 2024 at 1pm.

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CAS classrooms blessed at dawn

Collingwood Area School's Waharoa depicts Tangaroa and Hinemoana in the front carvings, with kowhaiwhai patterns representing Onetahua marae, Ngāti Rārua, Ati Awa and Ngāti Tama plus the CAS kowhaiwhai (developed with Manawhenua ki Mohua), following those is matawaka – representing all people. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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At 4.30am last Friday, Manawhenua ki Mohua (MKM) and Collingwood Area School (CAS) whānau gathered for the blessing of the newly built Onetahua classroom block, the waharoa (gateway), and a pā harakeke site.

Beneath the waning moon, amidst a sprinkle of stars, MKM spokesperson Barney Thomas informed the audience of the ensuing protocol. Pūtātara were blown, a haunting sound in the pre-dawn air. Led by kaikaranga, the procession passed through the waharoa adjoining the recently completed administration block, over to the Onetahua block.

Karakia were chanted as the people circumnavigated the interior spaces of Onetahua, coming together in two classrooms. Karakia, speeches, and waiata ensued from MKM, CAS staff, the Board of Trustees (BOT) chair, head students, and parents.

Barney spoke of the kaupapa embedded in the new premises via the kōwhaiwhai designs running through the glass doors, the carvings, and the artwork of Robin Slow. Each classroom now carries the name of a place significant to MKM. “Robin Slow was our go-between... MKM has been working with the builders and the school throughout the process.”

CAS principal Hugh Gully welcomed everyone and relayed the school’s whakapapa in te reo Māori. Acknowledging the students present, he exclaimed, “I have never seen so many tamariki come to school in their pyjamas.”

Four years ago, the first meetings preceding the rebuild were held between the BOT and the late John Ward-Holmes; “We appreciated his gentle, calm guidance,” said Hugh. He also expressed appreciation to both Robin and Rose Slow.

Acknowledgements went to carver Hoani Hippolite (from Nelson), WSP Architects and the engineering team “for achieving the vision of connectivity and flow”.

To Craig Morrison from the Ministry of Education, “You allowed us to do what we wanted to do... The four years have been challenging... I sincerely thank you.”

To Naylor Love and team, Hugh said, “You were fantastic to work with.” Thanks also went to the friendly Filipino workers; Peter McNabb of Noble Project Management, for his “nice, calm demeanour”; and Brendan Richards, BOT chair.

Addressing GBHS principal Linda Tame, Hugh said, “Thanks for being a guiding light. What has been achieved is exceptional and we are very, very proud of that.”

Brendan spoke of the “hundreds of people and thousands of hours” that went into the project. He thanked the three iwi, acknowledging the special relationship they have working together as MKM. To Ngāti Rārua, “Thank you for the land we stand on today, and being our landlord.”

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CAS Principal, Hugh Gully addresses the 100-plus whānau gathered in the newly built Onetahua block at the dawn blessing ceremony.

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very special person”. Brendan also thanked Robin Slow for his artworks “all over the place, reflecting our vision and our values”.

To Linda and Hugh, “Your legacy is there – a sincere thank you to the two of you.”

On behalf of the BOT, Brendan thanked the engineers and WSP team and Naylor Love. “This new building is a turning point for our kura [school]. I am really proud to have my tamariki at this kura.”

Following speeches from head student Claire Sparrow and MKM member Butch Little, Shane Graham of Ngāti Rārua affirmed the iwi’s position with CAS. He spoke of an ongoing relationship founded on trust and goodwill. “This building is about the future, and we want to be part of that as well.”

Shane introduced his team as “anchors in the background for MKM”, and gifted a karakia to the school, which he then recited.

On that special note, the ceremony closed, and all were invited to breakfast, served in the school hall.

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Treaty clarification

Much of the debate around the Treaty of Waitangi is around the so called “race-based” laws. There are some fundamental flaws in these arguments which run that Māori as a race are treated separately from the population generally. The treaty was in fact a rights-based document particularly in its second article. The rights around tino rangatiratanga or chiefly authority over land and estates, forests, fisheries and other properties. Those rights in the Māori version were full exclusive possession of land and all taonga of tribes through chiefs, collectively and individually. These rights underpin treaty settlements including for fisheries, forests, land, mountains, and rivers. The rights under Article Three apply to all Māori of New Zealand the rights and privileges of British subjects. ACT want to remove this provision – odd for a property rights party.

The Treaty allowed sovereignty (English) or governance (Māori) with the right to make laws conditioned by the rights retained through Article II and the good governance requirement under Article III. Having agreed the treaty and its recognition as New Zealand’s founding document it cannot be renegotiated. The principles of the treaty have been developed over many years to manage the two language versions by senior judges, the Waitangi Tribunal and guided many organisations such as local government and government agencies. They should not become political playthings with populist misinterpretations.

Race does not come into the equation – British colonisation was allowed by a treaty with the tribes of New Zealand, not the Māori race or even some British race.

No reira, heoi ano.

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Crises overwhelming

I sit here staring out at this amazing view of Golden Bay, far removed physically from the wars in Gaza and the Ukraine.

However, not removed mentally. I cannot bear the scenes I witness on the news. Questions arise. How do you win against the fossil fuel industry? Do people realise these two wars are about oil? Gaza sits on vast reserves. Russia, forced to sell its energy cheaply to China and India when countries turned their backs on them. Yes, I'm an activist and I'm proud of it. A background in protests, apartheid in South Africa, closer to home protection of our indigenous flora and fauna. A new government that has chosen to ignore both the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis. Where to start with what at times seems overwhelming? Perhaps with this letter.

Cynthia McConville

Paper trail

Just a (perhaps unnecessary) follow-up to my letter last week (GBW 8/12). Discerning readers will know that "Queensland" was meant to read "Queenstown". My rough copy said Queenstown so I don't know what happened. Also, the facetious remark about "Wednesdays" should've been bracketed. And Clive, there is no such thing as a "traditional" vapour trail. The duration and therefore the length of a vapour trail is determined entirely by atmospheric conditions. After all, you only have to look at the sky each day to see the vast change in atmospheric conditions.

Larry Petterson

Gratitude for diversity

of humans. I am so grateful for those who stand proud in their whakapapa, gender diversities or different abilities (sometime called disabilities). I fear that the world wants more sameness and I think the idea that we can all be "one" is a lost opportunity.

The multitude of ancestries, experiences and histories of each person matter. They bring colour and life into the world. If we exclude those who are "different", who are we all trying to be the same as? And who does that serve?

Miriam Sherratt

Shaping Tasman

The Shape Tasman Representation Review is the most important contribution you can make to improve our local democracy. Here are my own proposals: • Wards should be retained; switching to district-wide voting would result in too many candidates to choose from and near-impossibility to hold councillors to account.

• There should be only one councillor per ward; multiple-seat wards serve no purpose and again make it more difficult for voters to choose and engage with councillors.

• Because Golden Bay ward is of fixed size, it should define the population size of wards; this would mean a reduction in councillors from thirteen to ten, making council decisionmaking quicker, easier and more effective.

• The voting system should be changed to Approval Voting, under which you can vote for as many candidates as you like and so can always vote for your preferred candidate without penalty; this will solve the problem of unrepresentative results resulting from the badly flawed First-Past-the-Post and Proportional Representation systems, which both incentivise tactical voting.

• The GB Community Board should be abolished; time has shown that insufficient candidates stand for election, resulting in unrepresentative board members due to lack of competition.

• The new Māori ward (which was quietly established without electoral mandate or public consultation) should be rejected; amongst other good reasons Māoridom is already more than amply represented by the profile of our elected councillors and there would be a strong danger of over-representation.

Please contribute your views online. The deadline is today!

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Artists create response to past works ANITA PETERS

Golden Bay Museum’s new exhibition Kātoitoi = Response offers interesting, thoughtprovoking perspectives on past works of art that have all referenced the Bay. Museum services manager Karen Johnson consulted with painter Robin Slow to involve 11 artists across a range of media to respond to works of their choice.

Robin himself has used three artworks for his painting involving signs and symbols relating to Mohua. One, a photograph of an historic 1860 illustration of an upturned waka (Tohu, Māori Monument, Takaka), details one of the first recorded figurative kōwhaiwhai known.

Remarkably, on requesting a digital image from Nelson Provincial Museum, Karen was told the sketchbook of original drawings including the Tohu image, until then whereabouts unknown, was donated only three days before.

Two McCahon paintings also inspired Robin, including one painted with kokowai (red ochre) he himself uses.

McCahon also influenced Elaine Robinson with his composition and multiple viewpoints of Triple Takaka, 1948. Elaine identified with his approach using remembered landscapes and similar layering techniques to herself, to hide and reveal.

Ceramicist Paul Winspear questioned McCahon’s intent in Takaka: night and day, 1948, depicting dawn light in Golden Bay, creating a ceramic gold pan in his installation Golden?

L e o B e n s e m a n n’s landscapes provided the inspiration for two other artists; Philly Hall in Burning Hills, Takaka, 1973, identifying it to her own environment and painting style; and Chris Finlayson in After Rain, Takaka,

Lisa van der Meer's response to Doris Lusks Two Tides at Onekaka (image at top) is rendered entirely in ceramics. Photo: Anita Peters.

1971, with a personal response to puddles on farmland that appeared to him like eyes.

The famous drawing by Isaack Gilsemans, 1642 – A view of the Murderers’ Bay, showing a waka with warriors paddling near Abel Tasman’s ship, was reinterpreted by three separate artists.

Deb Price wove a basket as travelling luggage, with a small carved turtle attached in respect of the Anaweka waka. Kathy Reilly’s etching on zinc, titled well…... we thought they were ghosts…, depicts what might have been a possible misunderstanding when Abel Tasman first encountered Māori. Lollokiki retitled the work Moordenaers Schip (Murderers Ship), with her large 3D waka filled with animated warriors.

Two Tides at Onekaka by Doris Lusk was an image Sarah Thomas grew up with on the wall of the family cottage near the Ōnekakā wharf.

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Over time the wharf deteriorated and the print faded, both inviting a painted narrative around the passing of time. Lisa van der Meer’s portrayal of the same work is a 3D studio setting with painting, easel, brushes, and cloth, all achieved in ceramics.

Sculptor Jocelynne Bacci took the work of John Bevan Ford, Golden Bay and Tall Men on Hill Tops, and recreated the essence of his waka in a marble piece relating to the arrival of these early Polynesian sailors into Murderers Bay. Kātoitoi = Response embraces the creative history of the region with a contemporary twist.

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With Christmas coming, it seems applicable to think about what we choose to offer as gifts for family and friends. All the current issues facing humanity, such as climate change, pollution, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, resource depletion and scarcity, ocean acidification, and the health crisis, are directly related to how we as humans live and consume what we need or want. Naomi Klein, in her book This Changes Everything, says we “need to lessen our impact and live within ecological limits”. She believes we need to return to a lifestyle similar to the 1970s, before consumption levels went crazy.

Here is a list of possible actions we can take to lessen our impact and still enjoy life: Create homemade presents as gifts using local or recycled materials. For example, fixing up an old bike from the refuse centre is better for the planet than buying a new one. Op shop used clothing can be upcycled into a fresh new outfit. Gifts of art or craft are a gift of time and love, compared to a purchased gift. For example, do a blacksmithing or weaving workshop and give a knife or basket as a present.

A nature gift is another possibility. Your favourite flower or fruit plant can be propagated with some care and given to someone special, and seeds saved can grow so many plants.

Purchasing high quality goods is preferable to something cheap that will break much sooner and end up in landfill.

Goods made from non-toxic or recyclable materials like wood, compared to plastic, lessen our impact too.

Repair old, quality tools and equipment yourself, or get it repaired. I love fixing up old, quality steel garden tool ends and putting new wooden handles on them. Another great gift idea.

Wrap presents in your child’s old artwork rather than buy new wrapping paper. Even newspaper or old fabric is preferable.

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Giving a gift voucher for a local outlet or recreation business is another way to keep it local and provide a meaningful experience at same time.

Choose non-toxic materials for daily chores such as natural cleaning products, paint, or plant care products.

Growing your own food lessens the reliance on importing food. As does buying from local growers. Growing food with others, especially in your specific locale, minimises energy use and builds community connection.

Buying bulk food rather than packaged goods reduces plastic waste. Better still, purchasing raw materials like flour and making our own crackers or bread.

For our health, avoid buying ultra-processed foods (UPF) that are being linked to a number of illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer and stroke. By reading labels and making discerning choices, we can avoid UPF’s with additives (eg sugar, sweeteners like aspartame, MSG (salt), colours, and flavours) that will lessen the load of unwanted toxins on our bodies. For example, buying mince compared to salami is far healthier.

Preserving our own surplus or growing in bulk to bottle or process at home and eat in cooler months is way better than purchasing, say, Italian-made pasta sauce.

Creating neighbourhood tool and resource share groups, means less purchasing is required and more cooperative action taken. For example, a larger, durable, quality chipper could be shared rather than everyone buying a smaller, poorer quality one. Local repair groups could likewise be formed too.

Obviously biking has a lower impact than driving.

Carpooling or taking turns getting the shopping for neighbours or friends nearby lessens fuel consumption. This may mean being more organised with regards to shopping once a week and communicating often with those nearby.

Joining or creating various online communication groups like Facebook Buy, Sell and Swap, or WhatsApp/Telegram local groups, can facilitate easier, more effective communication and local trading in our locale or area of interest.

Minimise power consumption at home or work. Look at improving efficiencies. For example, turn off lights not needed and switch off appliances at the wall when not in use.

By making even a little effort with our choices of how we use energy or resources we do make a difference, even if small.

What we spend our money on is what we invest in. Large, unsustainable businesses won’t survive long if we choose not to support them. We humans are rather resilient creatures and with ongoing reflection, conversation, awareness, willingness, and innovation, we can lessen our impact on the earth. Change is a challenge but hopefully we can turn the tide of mass consumerism for the benefit of future generations.

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Review: A Different Living – Mike Ward

What else is on at the movies?

Tonight at 8pm is the premier of Wonka, the family musical fantasy starring an all-star British cast, including Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and Rowan Atkinson. This tells the origin story of Roald Dahl’s famous magical chocolatier and promises to be one of this summer’s biggest hits.

Saturday at 7.30pm is your final chance to experience Ridley Scott’s epic Napoleon. Sunday afternoon features the acclaimed docudrama Titian: The Empire of Colour which tells the story of a young boy who descends from the mountains to early 16th century Venice and becomes one of history's greatest artists.

Art, history, and an all-star family musical – plenty to choose from this weekend at the Village Theatre.

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Fri 15 4:00 Toy Story 4 (G)

8:00 Wonka (PG) Sat 16 4:00 Wonka (PG) (Note Earlier Start)

7:30 Napoleon (R13) (Note Earlier Start) Final Sun 17 4:00 Titian: Empire of Colour (E) (Once Only)

7:30 A Different Living: Mike Ward (E) Final Wed 20 5:30 Flyways (E) Encore Thu 21 8:00 Stop Making Sense (Remastered) (G) Fri 22 4:00 A Christmas Carol (2009) (M) Xmas Classic (Once Only)

8:00 Next Goal Wins (PG) Sat 23 4:00 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (G) Xmas Classic (Once Only)

8:00 Love Actually (M) (20th Anniversary) Once Sun 24 4:00 Wonka (PG) Mon 25 Xmas Day: Theatre Closed. Have a great day!

Tue 26 Boxing Day: Theatre Closed Wed 27 5:30 Wonka (PG) Final Thu 28 8:00 Next Goal Wins (PG)

Fri 29 4:00 Migration (PG)

8:00 Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom 2D (M) Sat 30 5:00 The Old Oak (M)

8:00 Stop Making Sense (Remastered) (G) Sun 31 4:00 Next Goal Wins (PG) New Year's Day: Theatre Closed. Happy New Year!

Mon 1 Tue 2 Theatre Closed Wed 3 5:30 Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom 3D (M) Thu 4 8:00 Ferrari (TBC) Fri 5 4:00 Migration (PG) Final

8:00 Stop Making Sense (Remastered) (G) Final Sat 6 4:30 Anatomy of a Fall (M) (subtitles) (France) (Note Earlier Start)

8:00 Next Goal Wins (PG) Final Sun 7 4:00 Simone: Woman of the Century (M)

7:30 The Old Oak (M) Final Wed 10 5:30 Ferrari (TBC) Thu 11 8:00 Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom 2D (M) Final Fri 12 4:00 Wish (PG)

LOVE ACTUALLY: Once only screening at 8pm to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Be in the draw to win a Xmas gift, drawn before the movie!!

SUN 24th

XMAS MOVIES: Starting on Friday 22nd at 4pm right through till the 24th we have four Xmas movies playing. There is something for everyone, including some Classics.

See programme for details.

SAT 23rd

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME: 22nd - 24th

ALISTAIR HUGHES

If you feel that the recent trend to overwrite, overproduce, and “overblow” biographical documentaries detracts from the subject, and your own enjoyment, then A Different Living: Mike Ward is for you.

A documentary that does "exactly what it says on the tin”, the life of 81-year-old Mike Ward – Nelson athlete, artist, jeweller, and former-Green MP – makes delightful and absorbing viewing, and certainly doesn’t overstay its welcome at a trim three-quarters of an hour.

Ward was apparently still running up to the Centre of New Zealand monument last year and holds the distinction of having participated in every one of the first 28 South Island Coast to Coast events.

The opening sequence of him running comfortably across the Botanic Sports Field toward his favourite coffee cart, chatting to camera without any apparent shortness of breath, sets the tone.

Ward is an effortless and erudite raconteur (even when others would be left gasping for breath), and obviously well suited to his remarkable career in politics. From becoming co-leader of the Values Party in 1984, serving for many years on the Nelson City Council, and a term in Parliament, his oratory skills would have been put to good use. But his time in the political arena has resulted in some fascinating and humble insights, the main one being his optimistic belief in the ability and desire of politicians of any persuasion to improve the world in some way. In our current parliamentary climate this is encouraging to hear, and from someone who knows what he’s talking about.

He does emphasise that blaming political figures is easy, however, when we should all take some ownership in striving for a better future. Ward doesn’t seek to highlight his own achievements but gains satisfaction from the modest civic improvements he has helped oversee around Nelson.

His status as a renowned artist overlaps his political career in the form of the distinctive council stormwater covers scattered about the Nelson streets, which he created the artwork for.

Another overlap occurred when he won the Montana World of Wearable Art (WOW) Supreme Award in 2005, within days of losing his seat in Parliament.

It is fascinating to see this archival footage of the show, another Nelson icon, which has made an impact across the country. Although he has entered WOW with some success many times since, it seems that Ward now regards himself more as a jeweller and sells his pieces at the Nelson Market. His motivation seems to be meeting and chatting with people at his stall as much as anything else, but his passion for art is clear.

And it has to be said that some unexpected suspense occurs watching Mike casually holding a roaring blowtorch between his knees as he happily recounts an anecdote while deftly finishing a beautiful copper earring.

Whether jogging across parkland or snaking through the streets on his distinctive recumbent bike, Mike remains, as fellow-famous local and long-distance Olympian Rod Dixon says, “A Nelson legend and inspiration.”

A Different Living final screening is this Sunday at 7.30pm.

Screening Schedule - 15 December to 12 January

WONKA: Special Xmas Eve screening at 4pm.

Bring the whole family & get one free chocolate with each ticket sold & a chance to win some spot prizes.

Wet day movies at 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (except for Public Holidays)

Movie Descriptions TITIAN: THE EMPIRE OF COLOUR (E) Documentary 1hr30m Early 1500s, in a city covered with gold, standing admired over a "hidden forest", a boy descends from the Dogado's mountains. He will be eventually remembered as the most excellent amongst painters.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009) (M) Classic Kids/Family 1hr40m Motion-capture technology re-tells Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story. Jim Carrey is Ebenezer Scrooge, a Victorianera miser taken on a journey of self-redemption by several mysterious apparitions.

MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947) Classic Comedy/Drama 1hr40m. Edmund Gwenn gives an Oscar- and Golden Globewinning performance as Kris Kringle, a man who dedicates himself to portraying Santa Claus in this 1947 American Christmas comedy-drama.

WISH (PG) Kids/Family 1hr30m When Asha sees a darkness in the Kingdom of Wishes and decides to wish on a star, the star comes to life in this Disney fairy tale from the writers and directors of Frozen.

NEXT GOAL WINS (PG) Comedy/Drama 1hr45m Taika Waititi's adaptation of the 2014 soccer doco, following the American Samoan football team - the worst team in the world - and Dutch coach Thomas Rongen's attempt to turn around their fortunes.

LOVE ACTUALLY (20th Anniversary) (M) Comedy/Romance 2hr15m. Rom-com megamovie with an all-star cast.

Ten tales exploring the ups and downs of relationships in the weeks building up to Christmas.

AQUAMAN & THE LOST KINGDOM 2D & 3D (M) Action/Fantasy 2hrs. After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force.

THE OLD OAK (M) Drama 1hr50m The Old Oak is a special place, in an area that's become ideal for housing Syrian refugees.

Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet.

STOP MAKING SENSE (Remastered) (G) Documentary/Music 1984. 1hr30m. Capturing the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983.

Recorded Live Performance

MIGRATION (PG) Adventure/Comedy/Kids/Family 1hr20m This holiday season, Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions and Despicable Me, invites you to take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation.

Buy tickets online at www.villagetheatre.org.nz ꟾ 32 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ phone 525 8453

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Gathering bids nostalgic farewell to old classrooms JOYCE WYLLIE

Redundant classrooms at Collingwood Area School (CAS) are due to be demolished in the fast-approaching summer holidays.

Last Wednesday, people with links to the old spaces were invited to take one last nostalgic walk through the buildings before they become rubble.

Beginning with a welcome in the hall, current junior school students sat opposite past pupils and teachers to share speeches, songs, and karakia. Principal Hugh Gully thanked the organisers and crowd of over 40 for attending, to remember and be grateful for all that the school has offered many students over the years.

Barbara Hadfield (née Masters) responded on behalf of the visitors. Her father taught at the school and her mother worked in the office. She reflected that change inevitably happens and looking back is a good time to look forward, and she wished the school well in the new premises. After the formalities, everyone wandered through the old classrooms chatting and reminiscing.

The original school in Collingwood that opened in 1859 was only for primary education. Secondary classes started in 1936 with first teacher George Masters. The following year, the "new secondary building” was opened and this building – now 86 years old – is being replaced. Much change has happened within its walls. Different uniforms have come and gone. Wool gym frocks and rompers for netball girls are old news. Technology has been introduced that those long-ago young learners probably considered science fiction. Someone, recalling their experiences, noted that a cane was no longer hanging on the wall. The school roll has fluctuated but some surnames of students have been constant, as new generations of families continue to enrol. A name change occurred when Collingwood District High School closed at the end of 1977 and opened as Collingwood Area School the next year.

The two oldest "old boys" to revisit the school were Denny Gillooly (85) and Peter Miller (82). The Miller's home was one of only two houses on the pākihi near the school grounds.

Two former students, from left, Peter Miller (82) and Denny Gillooly (85). In the background is Dux 2003 Steph Win. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

The low-growing manuka surrounding the school is now the subdivision full of new homes. The most recent "old girl" to attend was Stephanie Win, Dux of CAS in 2003. Past student Peter Masters travelled from Dunedin specially for the occasion.

Books, photos, and records on display were studied and shared

memories enjoyed. During morning tea, it was obvious that friendships made in those old buildings years ago are enduring.

As CAS moves into new structures and modern buildings, some things will change but friendships will, no doubt, continue to be forged and valued.

Santa delivers Christmas cheer to supermarket

Father Christmas made a special trip to FreshChoice Tākaka to understand what his delivery list might entail come Christmas Eve. A long line of children bouncing with excitement made their way to his sleigh, parked conveniently next to the fruit and vegetables. Each took their turn whilst Father Christmas made enquiries as to their behaviour over the past year, prior to taking note of Christmas present requests. There were goody bags, lollies, and face painting on hand, and staff got into the spirit by dressing up and decorating the store. “It’s just lovely to see all the kids with Father Christmas,” said store owner Crowther Reynish. Photos: Rosa Volz.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Can Drive for foodbank

JO RICHARDS

Tākaka’s foodbank is in line for a big Christmas boost next week.

In another example of Golden Bay’s can-do attitude a “Can Drive” has been organised for next week.

From around 5pm on Wednesday evening, members of the Tākaka U16 rugby squad will be driven across a large part of the Bay – from Tata to Pakawau and as far as Upper Takaka – collecting cans of food from mailboxes along the way.

Anyone who wishes to donate is asked to deposit all the cans they can spare in their mailbox after their regular post has been delivered. The can collectors will then pick them up before banking them at Mohua Social Services.

GB Can Drive is on Wednesday 20 December from approximately 5pm.

Predator Free Rangihaeata Customer services librarian, Debbie Bowden from Richmond, delivered Glennis Coote’s best wishes to Diane Langford (seated), “Diane… was always pleasant and never complained, she brought real character to the library”. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RONNIE SHORT

Four decades in one job is a very long time these days, so when Diane Langford attained that goal recently, a special celebration was held at Tākaka Memorial Library.

The occasion was also a farewell as Diane takes early retirement from her role as library assistant.

At 18 years of age, after completing Year 13 at Golden Bay High School, Diane took up employment at the old library under the tutelage of Berna Soper, branch librarian.

“I knew I wanted to do something that didn’t require a university degree,” said Diane. “And I wanted to stay local...

The library was the third place I’d applied... I was very happy to actually work in the library, since I love reading.”

Training happened on the job. Berna taught Diane how to shelve, tidy, display, and mend books. The latter took place in “the tiny space” behind a curtain, which served as staffroom and storage space with one chair, one cupboard, and a door that led outside to the old public toilets that staff had to use.

One time-consuming task was putting library cards back into books. When the system was computerised in 1992, Berna retired, and Glennis Coote took over the library’s transition to computers.

In total, Diane worked under six branch librarians during her 40-year service. “They all have their different ways,” said Diane, adding she had worked alongside fellow library assistant Nancy Ward for 35 of those years.

Diane said her personal highlights included: the computerisation of systems; the manifestation of her request for an “up and down” desk at the new library; dressing up for various events such as Santa Parades; and organising May’s music month.

Looking ahead, the recent retiree has several stacks of craft projects to tackle, including needlepoint, cross-stitch, “diamond” paintings and card making. Those stacks were somewhat increased by the gifts presented to her at the official farewell.

Current Tākaka branch librarian Carolyn Roberts, thanked Diane for her support, wishing her “all the best for the next chapter of your life”, before opening the floor for others to speak.

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Friday with a cream sponge...we had to raffle to buy books,” while regular library user Geoff Rennison thanked Diane for always greeting him with, “Ahhh, Mr Rennison”.

Former branch librarian Tish Potter added her words of appreciation. “You never judged, and you were constant... You never turned a request for help down... Every Christmas you were always so generous... thank you.”

Also present at the farewell, representatives from Tasman District Council, Richmond, Motueka libraries, and her colleagues, all bestowed Diane with accolades, flowers and gifts. Summing up their deep appreciation for Diane and her long service, TDC group manager service and strategy John Ridd said, “I feel the aroha in this room...Thank you from the council, because you are well loved around here – I know you are.”

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Paul Kilgour talking to residents about best practice predator trapping. Photo: Submitted.

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A generous grant from Network Tasman has enabled the Rangihaeata community group Predator Free Rangihaeata to purchase thirty DOC 200 traps. The group was formed by locals Pat Steer, Paul Kilgour and Cynthia McConville.

With a large wetland, two estuaries and a sandspit, biodiversity values at Rangihaeata are high and residents are keen to protect the native species that call Rangihaeata home. The traps will be placed on lifestyle properties between the main highway and the coast. Residents who signed up to be part of Predator Free Rangihaeata collected their traps last Sunday afternoon and they could now start trapping the rats, stoats, possums and weasels people have reported crossing roads, on the beach and on private properties. The group is fortunate to have Paul Kilgour, an experienced trapper resident there. Paul is able to explain to residents who are new to trapping how to operate their traps as well as pass on a few hints on how best to attract these predators.

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JOYCE WYLLIE

Christened David Philip Thomas, Dai was born in Birmingham, England, on 24 March 1942, during World War II. He died on 13 October 2023 in Tākaka, aged 81.

Dai was an only child and spent his early years between Birmingham and his father’s family home near Swansea, Wales.

Throughout his life, Dai maintained a strong sense of hiraeth am Gymru – a Welsh phrase with no direct English translation, likened to a homesickness tinged with grief and sadness.

Dai attended school in Wales and Birmingham before studying engineering at university. He was a keen rugby player, and during university years developed his ear for jazz, which remained a lifelong passion.

After graduating, Dai started travelling. From Amsterdam to Austria, then on to Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. He travelled through Afghanistan, crossing to Pakistan, India, and Nepal, then through Southeast Asia and eventually to Australia in 1966. He subsequently moved from Sydney to Queensland to work on the railways, before joining an intrepid Londoner with a jeep, dinghy, and gun, to go hunting freshwater crocodiles. They were based in Burketown on the Gulf of Carpentaria, where they sold crocodile skins to finance the next outback trip.

Dai met future-wife Liz there in 1968. After crossing the Nullarbor Plain to Perth, they left for the UK by ship via Bombay, spending three months in Northern India, before trekking to Everest base camp. Continuing overland in July 1969, they retraced Dai’s hippy trail footsteps, watching pictures of the first man on the moon on an old TV in a Pakistani café.

Back in the UK, Dai proposed to Liz at Cardiff Arms Park when Wales beat Scotland at rugby. The honeymoon was spent in a tent in northern Scotland, but it wasn’t long before the travel bug took them on the overland trail again. They finished with a visit to New Zealand to see Liz's parents, picking apples in Motueka in 1974, followed by a visit to friends at Sandhill Creek, near Mangarākau.

Golden Bay seemed like a good place to stop. By a stroke of luck, persistence, and generosity, they rented Pooh Corner by the old wharf at Onekakā beach, Dai’s home for the next 44 years.

They fell in with the "hippies" and, since you weren’t a local till you buried four generations in the Bay, began having babies to start the process. After telling a nurse that tomatoes in the hospital veggie garden needed staking, Dai got the gardener’s job.

In 1979, wanting to spend time closer to his family, Dai, Liz and daughter Sarah travelled to the UK, meandering through South-East Asia and North America on the way.

Returning to Onekakā, Dai continued planting trees around the estuary, inlet, and beachfront, and took on gardening jobs.

His career developed down two parallel lines. He raised and planted mostly native trees, setting up Morning Glory Nursery with Merrin Westerink, and tending his own garden. In the late 80s, Dai became involved in the reforestation project at Milnthorpe, with Milk Wood track named by him.

Dai’s other line of work was early childhood education. He’d always been fully involved in raising his own family, at the Onekakā playgroup, and Tākaka Playcentre. Later, he trained and worked at Golden Kids and as a home carer.

In the early 90s, when Liz went to Wellington, Dai remained at Pooh Corner with two teenage daughters, until the girls moved on. But he regularly visited them wherever they lived, later flourishing in his role as Grampa.

In the past decade, Dai’s cottage became unsafe, so he moved in with family further up Washbourn Road. As his dementia progressed, Dai’s nighttime no-light bike rides along the state highway became too risky, so in 2019 he moved to

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He returned to the Bay last summer, moving into a room in the Onekakā wing at Golden Bay Community Health – the site of the maternity hospital where his girls were born, and where he could look out at grounds he helped plant decades earlier.

After Dai’s spirit left his body, the family learned a wonderful story. A kauri tree that stood on the hospital grounds was felled and milled when it began to die; 40-something growth rings in its trunk dated it back to when Dai worked in the gardens.

The timber was carved and now forms the waharoa at the hospital entrance.

Dai’s body was brought home to spend a final night at Pooh Corner surrounded by music, loved ones, and sounds of the sea on Onekakā beach.

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Words from Dai's daughter’s poem recited at his farewell: "So now dear Dai enjoying the richness, We observe the changes, stages and cycles.

Grown by your lessons, nurtured by your love, And with the courage of your vision.

Together we release you to journey...

Free to travel other worlds.”

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Reflective celebration at prizegiving

THANK YOU VERY MUCH Golden Bay High School would like to express our appreciation and thanks to the following businesses and individuals for their invaluable support of our Gateway programme during 2023: Golden Bay Plumbing and Gas, Woods Dairy Farm, Mobile Mechanical, RDA, Clearwater, Hammer Hardware, Fonterra, Waitapu Engineering, Alliance Plumbing, Sollys, Roots Bar, MyRide Motueka, Mohua Construction, Laser Electrical, Gloss, Earth Gems, HDGB, Healthpost, Anatoki Lodge, Pohara Store, Delish, GB Hair Cuts, Golden Kids, Imagine Designs, Colorvaria, PGG Wrightson, DOC, Umsiko, Mussel Inn, Kirsty Richmond, Scale Studios, Takaka Primary School, Golden Bay Kindy, Fuse Electrical.

We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals for their willingness to be involved in the Gateway programme. We are very fortunate to have such fantastic support from the community.

If you have skills and knowledge to share and would be willing to have a senior student in 2024 for a Gateway work experience placement, please contact Katrina Robbie, the Gateway Coordinator for 2024, at katrina@gbh.school.nz or 027 899 6189.

Katrina Robbie, Gateway Co-ordinator & Raewyn Solly, Gateway Administrator

2023 Senior Prizegiving Recipients

The GBHS senior prizegiving was an intimate affair with many laughs shared with the audience. Photo: Rosa Volz.

ROSA VOLZ

Reflection and celebration were the themes of the Golden Bay High School (GBHS) senior end of year ceremony last Wednesday evening.

The ceremony took place in the newly opened and blessed school hall, hosting hundreds of students, parents, family, friends, and teachers.

The ceremony opened with a karakia, after which school board president Susi Struck addressed the gathering, speaking in both te reo Māori and English. Susi recognised the students and their teachers and praised outgoing principal Linda Tame, who “has worked tirelessly for six years and set GBHS on a steep trajectory to success”. Susi also shared the appointment of incoming principal Jono Hay, who is currently the associate principal of Ashburton College.

The main event was the prizegiving and recognition of the Year 11, 12 and 13 students, with awards showcasing a breadth and depth of talent and achievement across academic, practical music, dance, sport, and leadership areas, clearly

living the school vision of “Inspiring world-ready rangatahi”. In between each year cohort, GBHS talent was showcased with a video of Maya Lampen-Nigl performing at the hip hop world championships, and Malaika Hollis singing and playing guitar.

Linda Tame took the stage for the principal’s address to loud applause and expressed her gratitude for her six years of mahi at GBHS. “I feel so blessed to have enjoyed such positive relationships with our rangatahi.”

Despite the large gathering, the prizegiving was an intimate affair with an easy repartee between teachers and students, and many laughs shared with the audience. Says Rachel Climpson (mother of Phoebe Mulry-Climpson, awarded Dux), “It was just beautifully done, so lovely in the new premises… incredibly positive after all that the school has been challenged with [covid and school rebuild programme]. I was such a very proud mum.”

Some final words from principal Linda, addressing Year 13 students: “Follow your dreams and follow them with integrity.

Life is not a destination, but a journey.”

MAJOR SCHOOL AWARDS. DUX – Phoebe Mulry-Climpson; Proxime Accessit – William Tomlinson. Alex Renton Memorial Trophy – James Brown; The Colin McDonald Award for Endeavour – Malakai Thorpe; Sportsman of the Year – Gonzalo Vasquez-Jouannet; Sportswoman of the Year - Lani Murray; Sportspersonship Award – Catherine Hockly; Nelson Soroptimist Trust Award – Molly O’Connor; Golden Bay High School Arts Award – Maya Lampen-Nigl; He Kaitiaki O Te Taiao (Greenager of the Year Award) – Briar Culverwell; Manawhenua ki Mohua Trust Trophy – Lucy Muir; Kia Kaha Awards – Catherine Hockly, Maya Lampen-Nigl, Lani Murray; Principal's Award for Outstanding Leadership – Hinewai Lewis, Malakai Thorpe; Charlton Plate for Citizenship – Hinewai Lewis.

CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL AWARDS. Leadership in Student Executive – James Brown, Kiki Dixon, Jodi Jefferson, Hinewai Lewis, Molly O’Connor, Malakai Thorpe. Leadership within their House – Hester Davies, Simone Gibbs, Jack Haldane, Catherine Hockly, Jack Holland, Malaika Hollis, Isobelle Johnson, Angus Scotland. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. RSA Scholarship – Hinewai Lewis; Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award – Jarrah Bensemann, Reilly Scholarship – Krishna Ishwara; University of Otago 71-73 Alumni Frank Leong Entrance Scholarship – Jodi Jefferson; University of Otago New Frontiers Excellence Scholarship – Carlos Howard; University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarship - Phoebe Mulry-Climpson, Sir William Wallace Rowling Memorial Scholarship – Hinewai Lewis. NETWORK TASMAN AWARDS. First in Year 13 - Phoebe Mulry-Climpson; Second in Year 13 – William Tomlinson. First in Year 12 – Isobelle Johnson; Second in Year 12 – Amalie Harris-Macready. First in Year 11 – Lani Murray; Second in Year 11 – Lucy Muir. SPORTS AWARDS. Senior Boys' Swimming Champion – Lief Osborne; Senior Girls' Swimming Champion – Stella Scotland; Senior Boys' Cross Country Champion – Archie Darwen; Senior Girls' Cross Country Champion – Iyla Lamason; Chamberlain Trophy for Contribution to Netball – Ella Baigent. YEAR 13 FIRST IN SUBJECT. James Brown – English.

Mackenzie Dench – Geography. Simone Gibbs – Gateway. Jack Haldane – Mathematics with Statistics. Elisa Hubner – Chemistry. Rhea Muir – Hospitality, Māori. Phoebe Mulry-Climpson – Chemistry, History, Mathematics with Statistics.

Molly O’Connor – Classical Studies. Olivia Thomas – Photography. Malakai Thorpe – Building, Construction & Allied Trade Skills, Mechanical Engineering.

William Tomlinson – Calculus, Physics. YEAR 12 FIRST IN SUBJECT. Kalea Bowden – Biology. Amalie Harris-Macready – Classical Studies, Level 3 Painting. Isobelle Johnson – Chemistry, English, Physics, Level 3 Biology. Lewis Langford – Geography. Kyla Lusty - Hospitality. Mainana Mason – Māori. Hazel Molloy – History. Lief Osborne – Physical Education. Zoe Riddett – Mechanical Engineering. Desana Strachan-Brown - Gateway. YEAR 11 FIRST IN SUBJECT. Matai Bourhis – Building Construction & Allied Trade Skills. Archie Darwen – Mathematics with Algebra, Physical Education. Bridie Dench - Construction & Mechanical Technologies. Maren Haldane – English, Hospitality, Humanities.

Katio Kameyama – Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics with Algebra.

Lucy Muir – Māori, Practical Art, Science. Lani Murray – Level 2 Mathematics with Algebra, Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics.

Bay Spraying 021 0836 4501 Owner Operator

Richard Hayward (Dicky) Tiff Price 417 Glenview Road, Takaka 7183

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Holiday hours, gift ideas, Christmas wishes Golden Bay Dental Centre CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CLINICS 25th December No Clinic Please call our after-hours service on 03 525 0060 or 111 if an emergency 26th December

HOLIDAY CLOSURE We will be closed from 20 December - 8 January 2024

We’re your local

Grace, Liz and Fiona wish you all a Merry Xmas and happy holidays!

10am - 1pm

27th, 28th, 29th December Usual opening hours 8.30am-5pm 1st January

10am - 1pm

2nd January

10am - 1pm

From 3rd January Normal clinic hours and weekend clinics

OPENING HOURS

PAYMENT IS REQUIRED ON THE DAY

Saturday 23 Dec: 9am-2pm Sunday 24 Dec: 9am-1pm.

Please note: After-hours rates apply for weekends and public holidays.

For last minute gifts, *parcel pick-ups, Lotto, bill pay and NZTA transactions.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all the team at GBCH

25, 26, 31 Dec and 1, 2 January: Closed Then business as usual. *Parcel pick-up is for PO Box holders and any residual parcels left by Rural Delivery drivers. We’d hate anyone to miss out on their Christmas present!

Weekend Clinics From 16th December 2023 to 4th February 2024 our Weekend Clinics will be operating on Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays from 10am-1pm.

From the 4th February weekend clinics resume to Saturday and Public Holiday Clinics only.

Outside of this time - please call our afterhours service on 03 525 0060 or if an emergency please call 111.

Golden Bay Community Health

Golden Bay Pharmacy

Holiday Hours

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24/12/2023

Sunday

CLOSED

25/12/2023

Monday

CLOSED

Public Holiday

26/12/2023

Tuesday

CLOSED

Public Holiday

27/12/2023

Wednesday

9:00-5:30

28/12/2023

Thursday

9:00-5:30

29/12/2023

Friday

9:00-5:30

30/12/2023

Saturday

9.00-1.00

31/12/2023

Sunday

CLOSED

1/01/2024

Monday

CLOSED

Public Holiday

2/01/2024

Tuesday

CLOSED

Public Holiday

3/01/2024

Wednesday

9:00-5:30

4/01/2024

Thursday

9:00-5:30

5/01/2024

Friday

9:00-5:30

6/01/2024

Saturday

9.00-1.00

7/01/2024

Sunday

CLOSED

Also, I’d like to thank you, our customers, for the support that you have given the Take Note staff in my absence. It is very much appreciated by us all. Wishing everyone a happy Christmas and New Year. With thanks, Kim.

Merry Christmas from All of Us! Our office closes at noon 14 December We reopen Thursday 11 January Wishing you a most wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

23 Motupipi St. PO Box 36 Takaka 7142 03 525 9919

OPEN 7 DAYS

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm I Sat & Sun 9am-1pm 7 Commercial Street, Takaka

Email:goldenbay@hammerhardware.co.nz Website: www.hammerhardware.co.nz Phone: 03 525 7265

Warn & ASSOCIATES

www.warnassociates.co.nz julie@warnassociates.co.nz

Shane Fleming 0278 116 243

The Team at Abel Tasman Plumbing & Gas wishes you a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!

Thank you to all our customers for supporting us during 2023, we look forward to seeing you again next year.

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Holiday hours, gift ideas, Christmas wishes Fabulous

HOUSEPLANTS!

Rare, unusual Great for gifts!

Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

THANK YOU for supporting Golden Bay Mobile Pedicare

FootWorks by Anke Still looking for a last-minute present?

Grab one of my Gift Vouchers!

Txt 027 606 7200 / eMail: athomas@gmx.net

Looking to start or improve

Home Irrigation?

41-piece Starter Kits

13mm $39.90 19mm $59.90

Find us at 11-13 Buxton Lane Tel: 03 525 9482 shop@pipeworx.co.nz

Your Local Plumbing Merchant Plumbing | Drainage Pipes & Fittings Home and Rural Irrigation Tanks | Pumps | Filtration Hot Water Systems Home Heating Tapware | Bathrooms Dive Tank Filling Station Gift Certificates

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Normal hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm Saturday 9am–12noon

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Season’s Greetings From the team

Please note a change in our hours over the holiday period: If you have an accident or are in need of urgent care

Urgent Care appointments only:

23 December 2023 – 15 January 2024 Please note additional surcharge applies

Open again for appointments as normal from: 16 January 2024 Call us on 0800 PhysEx (749 739) for further information or to book your appointment.

Yours in Health The PhysEx Team

ITM ITMTakaka TakakaXmas Xmas Hours ITM Takaka XmasHours Hours nd December Friday 22 time ofof 5pm. ndnd Friday December- -close - close closeat at normal of 5pm.

Friday 2222 December atnormal normaltime time 5pm. rd rd Saturday 23 Saturday 23rdDecember December -- Closed Closed Saturday 23 December - Closed

th th Sunday December--Closed Closed Sunday 2424 December Sunday 24th December - Closed th December - Closed th Monday 25 Monday 25 thDecember - Closed Monday 25 December - Closed th December - Closed Tuesday th December Tuesday 2626 - Closed Tuesday 26th December - Closed th December – Open 8 – 4 pm Wednesday 27 th Wednesday 27 thDecember – Open 8 – 4 pm Wednesday December – Open – 4 pm th December Thursday 2827 – Open 8 – 48pm Thursday 28ththDecember – Open 8 – 4 pm th December Thursday December – Open – 4 pm Friday 2928 – Open 8 – 48pm Friday 29ththDecember – Open 8 – 4 pm th Friday 29 30 December – Open 8 – 4 pm Saturday December – Closed Saturday 30thstthDecember – Closed Sunday 31 December – Closed Saturday 30 December – Closed Sunday 31st1ststDecember – Closed Monday January – Closed Sunday 31 December – Closed st Monday 1 2stnd January Tuesday January–-Closed Closed Monday 1 January – Closed Tuesday 2nd January - Closed Wednesday 3rd January – Open 8 - 4 pm Tuesday 2nd January - Closed th rd Thursday 43 January 8 –84-pm Wednesday January– Open – Open 4 pm Wednesday 3rd January – Open 8 - 4 pm th Joinery / Trade th Friday 54 January – Open 8-48pm Thursday January – Open – 4 pm nd Thursday 4th January – Open 8 – –4 5pm Last day Friday 22 Dec: 7.30 am pm th January Open Saturday 6 Open Friday 5th January – Open 8-4 pm8 – 12 Re-open 8th Jan:th 7.30 am – 5 pm Friday 5thMonday January – Open 8-4 pm Normal hours from Monday 8 January 7.30 – 5 pm.

Open Saturday 6th January - Open 8 – 12 Open Saturday 6th January - Open 8 – 12 Normal hours from Monday 8th January 7.30 – 5 pm.

Normal hours from Monday 8th January 7.30 – 5 pm.

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HEALTHNEWS

www.nmdhb.govt.nz

DECEMBER 2023

NELSON MARLBOROUGH | NELSON (03) 546 1800 | MARLBOROUGH (03) 520 9999

GO WELL - PREPARING FOR SUMMER Here are some tips on how you can stay healthy and Go Well this summer.

BEFORE CHRISTMAS

HEALTHCARE SUPPORT

Opening hours of doctors, hauora providers and community pharmacies may change over the summer period. Be sure to get in touch early if there is anything you need over the holidays, including: • Regular prescription medicines • RATs and masks • Covid booster, if you are eligible, and/or measles (MMR) vaccine • Basics you may need over the break, like paracetamol and first aid supplies

Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free medical advice 24/7, 365 days a year. Interpreter support and Māori clinicians are available.

Healthline is important if you don’t have access to your regular doctor, or if you are unsure if you should go to hospital or not. Save the Healthline number to your phone so it is handy if you need it.

In an emergency call 111 or go directly to your closest Hospital Emergency Department.

MANAGING THE HEAT AND SUN Some summer days will be very hot, so be prepared and look out for those who are more likely to be affected by the heat, including older whānau.

• Plan ahead - check the forecast daily • Drink plenty of water and have water available throughout the day • Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, find shade outside wherever possible • When outside, wear high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and loose clothing that covers your skin • Cars can get very hot in the sun so please don’t leave children or pets in them unattended • Exercise or do outdoor activities early in the morning or later in the evening

Free health advice when you need it 14

TRAVELLING OR LIVING RURALLY Health services and pharmacies may be limited, particularly in remote areas. Have on hand: • Regular medication/prescriptions • Plenty of sunblock • A first aid kit • Thermometer • Pain relief • RATs • Masks • Hand sanitiser • Insect repellent

Find out more

info.health.nz/go-well

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CLASSIFIEDS RESULTS

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

BRIDGE 6 December. Summer Pairs Session 2. N/S: A Foreman/C Christiansen 62.14%; P Jayne/T Packard 57.71%; E Bradshaw/C Webster 44.53%. E/W: H Curtis/J Harper 60.31%; J Cooper/R McDonald 58.13%; P Panzeri/R Smith 53.94%. H/cap: N/S: A Foreman/C Christiansen 64.05%; P Jayne/T Packard 61.67%; G Hope/L Field 52.15%.

E/W: H Curtis/J Harper 57.59%; J Cooper/R McDonald 56.11%; P Panzeri/R Smith 55.50%.

8 December. Summer Breeze Session 2. T Packard/A Foreman 73.75%; E Bradshaw/LField 50%; R Berry/L Thomas 48.75%; C Browning/J Massey 48.75%. H/ cap: T Packard/A Foreman 72.73%; R Berry/L Thomas 55.65%; E Bradshaw/LField 52.85%;

Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

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

Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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.

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726.

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.

The Golden Bay Toy Library Committee would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2023, in particular: Fresh Choice Tākaka Carrie Dobbs Photography Unlimited Copies Noel Baigent Golden Kids Trash Palace Tui Balms Rural Service Centre Tasman District Council Pub Charity Limited NBS Lottery Grants Board Community Organisation Grants Scheme

Larissa Dunn HealthPost Golden Bay Boys and Girls Agricultural Show Tākaka Rugby Football Club Inc The Dangerous Kitchen Toy Library Federation of New Zealand Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund The GB Weekly Golden Bay Fibre Group Golden Bay Community Board

Thank you so much, your support helps to keep the Toy Library open!

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.

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

CHIMNEY sweep and firebox maintenance. GB Chimney Cleaning ph 027 458 7679.

CHIPPER, a chap and chainsaw, six-inch chipper. Ph John Davis 027 470 7155.

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

COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.

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.

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, GOLDEN Bay Hedge Trimming. Ph 027 458 6897. ph 525 9919.

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING Maintenance, leaks, repairs and roofing supplies.

Licensed Roofer. Ph 027 395 0037.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents.

Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, ARCHITECTURE design. Certified Passive House designer. insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg Residential new/alterations. For a local, friendly, and reliable 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com service ph Juan 021 211 1339 or email: design@ortizstudio. HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay co.nz 027 404 4740, 525 8538.

ARCHITECTURE services: Gould Architecture Ltd. Focus on rural and coastal projects. Ph 027 369 3118, email george@ gouldarchitecture.co.nz

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and cleaning, house moves. How can we help? maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.

Catherine Swinn

PROVIDING YOUR REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS. Do you own a property or bach in Golden Bay? Would you like an updated appraisal?

I am offering this confidential service to our property owners in the Bay who would like to be kept up to date with the value of the homes they own.

I will be working throughout the summer season and I can offer you a digital appraisal by simply texting me the address of the property and your email. A virtual appraisal will be sent to your inbox. Or for a more accurate appraisal, I can view the property in person which will only take up 15 minutes of your time.

In the meantime – enjoy this beautiful piece of paradise and its wonderful community!

Give Catherine a call today!

027 246 9686 l catherine.swinn@bayleys.co.nz VINING REALTY GROUP LIMITED, BAYLEYS,LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

TO GIVE AWAY / Koha

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019.

No job too big, no job too small.

LAWN mowing and garden maintenance. ProMow Services NZ ph 027 458 7679.

CHILD'S seashell paddling pool (sandpit). Ph 027 525 7452.

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.

MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com NGANGA, picture framing by professional artist framer.

Collingwood ph 021 107 6312, ngangart@gmail.com.

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.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko SPECIALISED MTB Pro Jett 2015, small, 29” wheels, cross road tyres plus MTB tyres, carrier bottle cage. Well serviced, stored inside. $500. Ph 027 561 3161.

CURTAIN mould cleaner, spray straight onto curtains and liner to remove mould and mildew. Imagine designs 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for all your curtains and blinds.

FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2024. Ph 525 6183.

YARD glass, $40; white cane four-section room divider, $50.

Ph 027 525 7452.

E-BIKE Trek Dual Sport 2019, medium, 29” wheels. Includes battery charger, carrier, bottle cage. Well maintained, stored inside. $2,500. Ph 027 561 3161.

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

SIX piglets, saddleback cross Kune, three months old, ready for new homes, $150 each. Please txt 027 412 7176.

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.

SWEET View Window Cleaning. Ph Mike 022 650 1758.

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs.

Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

HEIFER GRAZING AVAILABLE, MAY TO MAY. Ph Nathan 027 226 0488.

Homekill service

Retail sales

Your first

OFF

1 hour of Massage or Reiki

$45!

Emma Sutherland 027 487 2639 www.ameliorate.nz

Now located in Takaka & Collingwood

Golden Bay Massage Relaxation • Sports • Deep Tissue Clinical • Trigger Point Therapy for Chronic Muscular Pain/Dysfunction Acupressure • Gua Sha • Stretching Lymphatic Drainage Lymphoedema • Post Surgery Contact Care for Impact Injury (1/2 Price) Human • Bovine • Canine 30 years’ experience

Paul 027 772 7334

TEST and tag, your place or mine. Ph Marina 027 454 9443.

TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

Carpets  Cars  Motorhomes  Upholstery

021 987 671

Ashleigh James

Chiropractor

BBQ BOXES

boxes

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

goldenbaycarpetcleaners@gmail.com

HALF HOGGET

Inga Schmidt

available

Delivery options Phone, txt or email to place an order

50% off

(FOR GB LOCALS)

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

021 180 7789

Ph: 027 737 7889 georgiemoleta@hotmail.com

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered

FRESH AND LOCAL VEG

Earthly Greens Saturday stall, 9am-1pm next to Tākaka cinema

Support your local growers.

Organic cert/Biodynamic. Weekly veg box/gate sales.

For details contact Tony: earthlygreens@gmail.com

LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE

Do you have discomfort and/or Do you have discomfort and/or aa blocked feeling in your ears, blocked feeling in your ears, or ears? or itchy itchy ears?

Make an appointment appointment with Make an with me,me, or book book online, removal. or online,for forwax wax removal.

CLEARMY MYEARS EARS CLEAR

Established client base on east side of the Bay.

Ear wax removal

Ear wax removal

027 255 0570

027 255 0570

Ph 027 206 6418 HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora ANNIE'S massage. Vouchers available. Ph 027 454 6706.

HOT stone massage and energy healing, bookings available.

Ph Andyara 027 609 3138.

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

E: clearmyears4me@gmail.com clearmyears4me@gmail.com E: W: clearmyears.nz clearmyears.nz W: Lisa Simons

Dip Aud

Lisa Simons

Dip Aud

Audiometrist / Ear Technician Audiometrist Ear Technician Certified in Aural/ Care - Micro Suction

Certified AuralCentre Care - Micro Suction Golden Bayin Health 12 Motupipi Takaka Golden BayStreet, Health Centre 12 Motupipi Street, Takaka

Marjo van Dijk Structural Integration & Clinical Myofascial Practitioner www.structuralbalance.co.nz

027 781 6865

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

H ealing with Grac e &

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.

021346642 ♥ 027 410 4884 16

Ph 027 338 9504

www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz

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Ray White Golden Bay

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka 03 525 7219 Billy Kerrisk billy.kerrisk@ raywhite.co.nz 027 608 5606

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Over 470 successful sales since 2010

To all our sellers Thank you for your loyalty and trust, we are so happy to have delivered you the results you needed.

To all of our purchasers Congratulations, We know you will be enjoying Golden Bay in your new home.

To our community thank you for your ongoing support with all our charitable activities. We appreciate your time and efforts.

Merry Christmas to you all. illy

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SOLD in 2023

Getting the job done!

Property Management - Proficient & Professional

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new tenants

Giving Back To Our Community We are supporting the children of Golden Bay again this year.....

Together with other locals we have started piling up the gifts under our Little Ray of Giving Christmas Tree. You can add to it, before December 20th, by popping in with unwrapped, untagged gifts for any age of child.

All gifts will be distributed locally by Mohua Social Services.

Everyone deserves a smile this Christmas!

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PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

FAIRHOLME GALLERY, 637 East Tākaka Road. Historic photos of Ella Baigent and selected works by Merrin Westerink.

Saturday/Sunday 10am–4pm; 2pm Sunday floortalk by photographer Murray Hedwig. Ph 525 9373.

NON -smoking, tidy, quiet male seeks one- to two-bedroom accommodation long term. Please ph 027 919 1326.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

Sharyn Miller LIFESTYLE & RURAL SALES CONSULTANT

Sharyn is a rural girl from Southland, being brought up surrounded by agriculture. She knew that she would never have a 9-5 job, sitting behind a desk for the rest of her life.

After studying at Lincoln University, Sharyn went on to work in the agriculture industry for over 30 years, and in particular The NZ Merino Company.

Sharyn specialises in Lifestyle and Rural properties in the top of the South region, a career move she wonders why she didn’t make earlier.

If you're considering selling your Lifestyle or Rural property, call her today.

SHARYN MILLER M 021 377 930 P 03 548 3034 sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

We are seeking people who enjoy providing exceptional customer service to join our summer team.

Part-time vacancies are available in Soul and Mariposa and usually run through to February.

If you have a passion for retails sales and fashion, we would love to hear from you.

EARTHSEA GALLERY

Fine Landscape Paintings - Reproduction Giclee Prints Studio Gallery of Peter Geen

To apply drop by our Junction Street office or call 0800-132-500.

Support Worker/Coach

Start as casual 16 hours (+ sleepovers & weekends)

Platinum Blue Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka.

Ph 027 525 7007. Open 10am-4pm. www.earthseagallery.com

CAFÉ ASSISTANT/BARISTA Part time, casual hours available.

Experience preferred but not essential. Ph 027 943 7782.

The National DBT Service in Takaka is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental-Health programme (six beds) providing intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

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

We are currently recruiting for the role of:

CLEANER (CASUAL) This position will provide an efficient and effective household cleaning service for the residents/patients and health practitioners/staff of Golden Bay Community Health.

About you We are looking for a reliable enthusiastic person who can provide a high standard level of cleaning services across different areas of the facility.

To apply for the role please visit https://www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph For more information, please contact Carol Robinson, Property & Facilities Manager, on 027 802 0193 or 03 525 0108.

Vacancy open until filled.

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We are looking for a professional and motivated person to manage our Employment Services team and a range of employment support activities in our supported employment program. The successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal and time management skills. We would love to hear from you if you have: • Management and leadership experience

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships • A proactive and positive approach to support people in getting employment • Full clean driver’s license

• Good level of computer literacy Consent for Police Vetting is required. If this is you, please send your complete application to hr@twm.org.nz

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GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

We are seeking flexible & 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 www.twm.org.nz/careers for the full job description. We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an above-average hourly pay rate (applicants with mental-health work experience preferred).

If you are considering applying but unsure of some details, please contact us directly at 03 525 9624. TWM will invest in training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) to: HR@twm.org.nz

Application close: OPEN until filled!

Consent for Police Vetting is required.

TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join us this Christmas. Service times on Christmas Eve: 10am, Worship Service (Tākaka); 5pm, Nine Lessons and Carols (Collingwood); 11pm, Christmas Eve service (Tākaka). A Christmas Day service will be held at 9.30am in Tākaka. All welcome.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass during the Christmas season at 5pm on Sundays 17, 24, 31 December. All warmly welcome. From January 2024: Mass, 5pm 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Service of the Word, 9.30am 2nd Sunday of month.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship.

“May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him,” Romans 15:13

Weekly Sunday Services at 10am All Welcome Evening service: fourth Sunday of the 93 Commercial St, Takaka. month @ 7pm Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

Kahurangi Christian Church

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz

Sunday 17 December, 10:30am

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late.

Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.

Includes Kids Zone

Onekaka Hall

Contact Beate Franke, 021 177 4859

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm.

Saturday pizza night: Delicious Neapolitan-style pizza cooked to order 5.30-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

BOARD GAMING AT GB COMMUNITY HALL, 5.30pm to 10pm. All ages welcome. See Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4.30pm. Ph 525 8193.

TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER

LAURA'S COFFEE CART, Tarakohe. Open 6.30am-1pm. Coffee, whitebait, burgers.

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9am for coffee, full menu from 11.30am. Saturday-Sunday from 9am for brunch. Tuesday from 3pm, closed Monday.

Closing at 4pm on Christmas Eve. NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Gold Card lunch specials on Tuesdays.

Bookings ph 03 970 3992.

LIVE MUSIC by Beau and Neil this Saturday, 4-6pm.

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Open Sundays, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

MONDAY 18 DECEMBER

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: 10am today for 22 December issue.

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: 10am today for 29 December issue.

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

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

THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

LATER EVENTS OPEN DAY AT "ROCKVILLE" MUSEUM, 31 December. Come and be a part of history. Also, car boot sale $10/site. Ph Pam 021 0297 7367.

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Tess’ Place school holiday childcare • • • • • •

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Increased energy and well being. Freedom from fear and intimidation through meditative practice. Self defense.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8PM

SATURDAY 16TH december BOZNICH & RANZ HOUSE & TECHNO - FREE

Summer holiday dates: 18-22 Dec, 15-31 Jan Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3pm, aged 4 up Central location at at 9A Rototai Road $55 per day with a 10% discount for multiple days or kids Tess the Clown fun on 18 Dec and 15 Jan Lots of indoor and outdoor activities, fun and relaxed

roots xmas eve

XMAS DELUSIONS! W/ IMMI, DJ FRIEND & MAX

WEDNESDAY 27TH DECEMBER DUB INNA ROOTS VOL II JOSH WAY | WILLOW | NUGZ - $5

FRIDAY 29TH december

Tess' Place feedback "My daughter absolutely loved her first day and came home buzzing from a day packed with simple fun things that kids love to do." - Alix

SEASIDE SLOTHS LIVE FROM 9PM - $20 GARDEN PREPARTY W/ BIG BADA BOOM FROM 4PM - FREE

ROOTS NYE - GALANJAH!

Book with Tess James: tess.james@xtra.co.nz, 027 362 5598

REGGAE, HIP HOP, 80'S PARTY TUNES FROM 2PM TIL CLOSE

new years day - closed!

1 Commercial st, Takaka.

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Programmes to listen out for: Unleash and Thrive with Anurag

As a certified and experienced life and personal development coach, certified expert in brain science, hypnotherapy and reiki, and also a certified master trainer and facilitator, Anurag is on a mission to transform lives to their best version. This is about sharing those ideas, thoughts, processes and experiences, from science to spirituality, that will help you to unleash your true potential and live the life of your dreams. Fridays at 10.30am, with new content every two weeks.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Viva LatinoAmerica!

Jessica Díaz Rodríguez, Julio Díaz Rodríguez and Luz Zúñiga Vega present an hour of Latin American culture, music, current affairs and interviews in Spanish. Thursday nights at 7:00, with a new show every 2 weeks.

Sat 16th THE COWPOKERS + DJ WILLOW. Pre-season wahoo. No covercharge!

Sun 17th DELANEY DAVIDSON. $30 tickets @ undertheradar. $35 door.

Do you have a desire to share what you know and your skills via radio?

We are always on the look out for volunteer radio programme makers who would like to share their expertise on differing subjects. If you are keen to give programme making a try we can assist you with training and support to get you up and running your own show on FreshFM. For further information or talk about your ideas email motueka@freshfm.net

Mon 18th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM. Last for 2023!

7.30pm. All welcome.

Wed 20th FORGOTTEN ATLAS. $15 door.

Thu 21st QUIZ - 7.30pm. Last for 2023!

All welcome.

www.freshfm.net www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ

Sat 23rd GRENELL & LUSBY FAMILY BANDS. $15 door.

Mon 25th CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED. Wed 27th ISABELLE WOLFF. $15 door.

Fri 29th

Yep, we have early deadlines next week.

CRASH BANDIHOOT. $20 door.

Sun 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY - limited tickets available @ undertheradar. Gate sales from 5pm.

Don't miss out!

See page 4 for details.

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST Valid from Friday 15 until Tuesday 19 December Friday: Southwesterlies freshening west of Parapara.

Lighter winds elsewhere. Fine at first but cloud increasing during the day with a few showers developing about Kahurangi.

Saturday: Northwesterlies gradually easing. Rain at times throughout the day.

Sunday: Northerlies freshening. Occasional rain, more

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1802 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd A RARE FIND IN THE COUNTRY Move your family out to the country and reap the benefits of rural living.

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WHERE THE GRASS IS GREENER Just 6-minutes from Takaka you will find this generous 8,684m2 rural block. This is an opportunity to own a large freehold property. Paul and Jana would love to show you around. Get in touch today for all the information.

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