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Friday 22 December 2023

Bay call to honour Te Tiriti

Maria Hambrook (with guitar) at last Friday's gathering on Tākaka's Village Green. "What's good for Māori is good for everyone." Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

A group of around 60 people rallied in Tākaka last Friday to protest the new Government’s policies, which they see as anti-Māori. The National-led coalition’s plans include removing co-governance from public services, holding referendums on the establishment of Māori wards, and introducing legislation to review the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Within days of the Government being sworn in on 27 November, Te Pāti Māori called for nationwide protests to coincide with the opening day of Parliament, 5 December. On that day, a number of events took place across the North Island but little materialised in the South Island. Protests in Tākaka, Motueka, and Tāhunanui were therefore organised so that people in the Nelson-Tasman region had an opportunity to air their views collectively and in public. Beginning at 1pm, the good-natured gathering on Tākaka’s Village Green saw both Māori and Pākehā make a stand against the

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Government’s plans, through speeches, waiata, and movement. Maria Hambrook, whose iwi affiliations are with Te Aupōuri, gave the opening address. “I might look nice and friendly, but I am angry,” said Maria, explaining that she was brought up in a system that prohibited the speaking of te reo Māori and had “watched the process” of growth and acceptance of the language. She was clearly disappointed by the prospect of that progress now unravelling, particularly with support from some unexpected quarters. “What is most annoying is that some of the people making the rules are Māori.” Throughout the remaining 90 minutes, anthems were sung, and movements made, including waiata-ā-ringa in which tamariki were led by 11-year-old Olive Markham. Contributions weren’t limited to guitar and vocals; car horns from passing traffic, and a dog barking in remarkably good time to the music, both added to the afternoon’s soundtrack.

In quieter moments, attendees stepped up to speak, each underlining their support for the Treaty and criticising the Government’s plans. “Te Tiriti was written for everyone and gave people the right to be here,” said Willow Milligan, describing the Government’s messaging on the subject as “sinister”. Karen Brookes said she thought it was important to defend the gains made over recent decades. “I’m here because I feel that the Treaty is being threatened and it’s important to keep its sanctity. We’ve come a long way in the last 30 years and what the Government proposes is a backwards step.” Following Mihi Rangihika’s emotional rendition of a song about finding something that is lost, a karakia formally marked the end of the rally. Speaking to The GB Weekly as the crowd dispersed, Maria pointed out that improving opportunities and outcomes for Māori is not a zero-sum game. “What’s good for Māori is good for everyone.”

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Tasman District Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) began to take shape last week. At a meeting of the full council, the activities, plans, budgets, and policies to be included in the draft LTP were discussed and agreed. The draft document, due to be released for public consultation next March, will include, for the 10-year period 2024-2034: a capital programme of over $900m; a 120 per cent increase (to $445m) in net debt; and an average annual rates hike of 4.5 per cent, peaking at 9.56 per cent for 2024/25. In addition, an increase of 10 per cent in fees and charges is slated for 2024/2025. Getting to this point in the LTP process has required staff and councillors to scrutinise all planned expenditure and categorise items according to a “must” “should” and “could” hierarchy. Currently making the cut for the capital expenditure programme are several community facilities: Motueka Swimming Pool ($20m); Waimea South Community Facilities ($12.7m); Tapawera Community H u b ( $ 2 . 5 m ) ; a n d t h e M u rc h i s o n Recreational and Cultural Centre ($4.5m). Although there are no such investments planned for Golden Bay, the draft LTP specifies the continuation of funding for the Collingwood Resource Recovery Centre, Tākaka Library, and the Tākaka Visitor Centre. While these items are relatively s t r a i g h t fo r w a rd, o t h e r s o f m a j o r significance are complicated by the wider political landscape. The new Government’s policy announcements have created a great deal of uncertainty in key areas of legislation, making future planning highly problematic for local authorities. In the case of water infrastructure, the much-heralded repeal of the Three Waters/ Affordable Water programme means that the cost of replacement and maintenance will not be borne by central government but will instead revert to ratepayers through rates and/or user charges. Consequently, water infrastructure, which has been a major driver of TDC’s debt over the last few years, will continue to be so – a scenario acknowledged in the draft LTP with the inclusion of the $150m upgrade for Motueka’s wastewater treatment, and other infrastructure projects, such as Golden Bay’s new water treatment plant. TDC will now prepare the draft document for next year’s public consultation exercise, which will be followed by formal adoption of the LTP before 30 June 2024.

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After 23 years teaching at Motupipi School, Jodie Grant is bidding farewell to focus more on her favourite subjects: drama and music. Her resignation marks a shift to devote herself fully to these passions. "I'm looking forward to a closer connection with my students, as teaching less students means more time per student, and ultimately higher quality teaching and learning." Jodie began her teaching career at Motupipi School alongside principal Mark Cullen. Mark praised Jodie for initiating the school choir, the Scrabble and chess tournaments, and for her former outdoor and kayak guiding skills that contributed to over 30 school camps. "She was committed, dedicated, always searching to get extra professional help for her kids; she was pretty demanding," he laughs. "She is an exceptional teacher; recognised by ERO [Education Review Office] on several occasions." Past teachers and students honouring her at a special assembly also cited her as a “treasured staff member” and

the perfect teacher: musical, sporty, kind, and fair. Jodie’s departure from Motupipi was initially mandated but the school’s board granted her a unique opportunity to return after a year, a gesture she deeply appreciates. Retrospectively, she is grateful now that this turn of events helped to redirect her creative energies into teaching DramaLAB youth students and taking home learners on outdoor cultural adventures around the district. Since then, with her holistic approach and her talents and experience in demand, she also began offering tutorials to small writing groups, piano students, and private homeschool students. She strongly believes that smaller groups ensure more focused learning and allow her greater interaction with students. Jodie was torn about the decision to resign, "But I know it’s the right decision. I feel like I’m at the beginning of a wave. I'm excited about the change but I hope to return to Motupipi to do relieving. I will miss the kids at Motupipi School, class sports, and the unique family feeling of the wider school community. My heart's been here for as long as I've been a teacher. But it's really time now for a new direction. Change is good."

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Craft beer buyers can stock up on ale, and do their bit for the environment, at a Tākaka bottle store. Set up in the corner of Super Liquor’s extensive craft beer section, a line of taps stands ready to dispense five local brews – two Hop Federation and three Townshend Brewery beers. In addition, on a shelf above the taps, the complete range of the Bay’s much-loved Mussel Inn beers are available “pre-poured”. For those who want draught with a bit less “craft”, there’s a tap that decants a Kiwi favourite from Speight’s. The beers on tap were chosen for good reason. “We want people to come and try local craft beers,” says store co-owner Karalyn Barnett, adding that visitors actively seek them out. “When people come on holiday, they always ask ‘what’s local?’.” While the current selection of draughts caters for a wide range of tastes, Karalyn remains open to suggestions. “We’re always happy for people to let us know if they want a particular beer.” She explains how the fill-up-and-go system works, stressing its benefits. “People can bring their own riggers [re-useable glass or plastic bottles with 1.25-2L capacity], or they can buy one here. By reusing the bottles, there’s no waste and they’re not buying the packaging.” RIGHT: Store manager Sashi Eggers fills a rigger. Photo: Jo Richards. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 2023

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Three outstanding volunteers in the community were recognised at the annual Tasman District Council award ceremony in Tākaka last Monday. Keith Langford, born and raised in Bainham, has been an active and contributing member of his local community for many years. His most significant service is as a committed St John First Responder with the Collingwood unit. On call 24-hours a day, seven days a week, Keith's family and work life are frequently interrupted. On the dairy farm, his wife Kristal has been a wonderful support, filling in at home and in the cowshed. Belinda Barnes from Golden Bay St John commends Keith as a "keen energetic person who is 100 per cent committed to St John; a professional with a calm, reassuring manner". This year, Keith and Kristal's daughter faced serious health issues, so it is a good time to recognise Keith for his staunch dedication even amidst their family trials. The Packard family have been in Golden Bay for 174 years, and Wayne is a sixth-generation farmer at Motupipi. He has been deeply involved in the community for nearly 60 years, recognised for dedicated services in four organisations and still volunteering. Tākaka Rugby Football Club has been one focus, with 40 years on the board, 10 years as senior player, 12 years as president, plus refereeing duties. Wayne has showed cows at the Golden Bay A&P Show for 56 years, as well as spending 40 years on the committee, with four of those years as president. His community commitment also includes the GB Rec Park Centre committee for five years, with four as chairman. Plus, he has been a member of the GB Jersey Breeder's Club for 47

years, 26 years of those as president and eight years as secretary. Wayne is a life member of Tākaka Rugby Football Club, and GB A&P Association. Recognition was given to his wife Nicky and their two sons for all the family support over the years. Barbara McKay has lived in Golden Bay for almost 60 years, and in the words of her nominee, she has "made massive positive contributions to life in the Collingwood area in particular". First Barbara joined the Country Girls organisation, then served as the Young Farmer's executive. She became a member of Rockville Women's Division of Federated Farmers, now re-named Rural Women, with Barbara still an active member, catering coordinator, pianist, deputy chair and treasurer of the Golden Bay Provincial. Being a super knitter, hundreds of babies' merino singlets created by her have been given away. As a super baker and cake decorator, her lamingtons, peach creams, and cinnamon oysters are famous at catering events. Barbara shares her skills willingly and has tutored many sewing classes and ballroom dancing lessons over the years. Barbara and her late husband Brian supported Collingwood Rugby in many ways, and she still cheers on the local team. Her kind, thoughtful, readily available assistance has made an outstanding contribution to the community where she is held in high regard. Mayor Tim King noted, when presenting the awards, that a framed certificate is only a small token of recognition for the valuable voluntary service given by these three people. Congratulations to all three worthy recipients. Your voluntary services are acknowledged and very much appreciated in our community.

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So we have a new government and with it what I expect for those who voted National, was an unintended consequence, a fractious coalition. We will soon see how good Prime Minister Luxon is at herding cats. Independent and peripheral votes in our electorate caused another unintended consequence – the election of West Coast Tasman’s new MP to represent us, Ms Pugh, who we expect was as surprised to be receiving a bunch of flowers and congratulations as we were. A professed climate change sceptic, we are told Ms Pugh was given supplementary reading by the now PM, Luxon to inform her of the latest climate science. We wonder just what that reading was, and did she in fact read it. Do we suppose Mr Luxon would have given her some notes from the speeches of Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations who said to the international gathering of politicians “you are opening the gates of Hell. The era of global warming has ended, the era of global boiling has arrived. Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning”. We must wonder if Ms Pugh, having done the reading, is now terrified. Mike Scott

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Wishing all of our customers a happy holiday season. Thank you for your continued support, we are looking forward to seeing you again in the New Year!

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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:

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Collingwood We have Christmas wrap, Toys, stocking fillers and gifts for the unexpected guests, so come on in and check us out. We are open every day except Christmas Day. CLOSED XMAS DAY We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year Season. From all the team at On The Spot. Collingwood On The Spot, 12 Tasman Street, Collingwood, Ph 03 5248221 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 2023

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Rubbish and recycling collections scheduled for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will move to Tuesday. All other collections in those weeks will also be one day later. Resource Recovery Centre opening hours 20 DEC – 13 FEB Tākaka Resource Recovery Centre 45 Scott Road, Tākaka • Monday– Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm • Saturday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm • Sunday 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm • Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Collingwood Resource Recovery Centre 93 Bainham-Collingwood Road, Collingwood • Monday – Sunday 9.00 am – 12 .00 pm • Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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Please place your recycling bins and rubbish bags on the roadside in a location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the area prior to collection day or have extra, you can drop your official rubbish bags and recycling at any Resource Recovery Centre free of charge. Make sure you do not overfill your recycling bin or glass crate, or it will not be collected. If you need a second crate for glass, you can buy one from a Council office or Resource Recovery Centre for $28.50. Because this is a busy time of year our contractor will have extra vehicles on the road and will be starting early. Please remember to have your rubbish and recycling out by 7.00 am and please take care when passing our collection vehicles.

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It's that time of year again where we all get to stop and enjoy our beautiful backyard, friends, and most importantly family. What a super busy year it has been. The crew here at ITM Tākaka wish you all a very Merry Xmas. Thank you for supporting us during the year, which also helps us to support our Community. This we are very passionate about and will continue to do in 2024. See in store, last week’s GB Weekly, or follow our Facebook page for store hours over the Xmas / New Year break. We are only shut the stats days with slightly reduced hours in between.

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Christmas came early for Golden Bay resident Carol Sims thanks to NBS. Carol was one of eight Target Saver account holders across the region who scooped $5000 cash prizes – one for each of the bank’s branches. Carol banks with NBS in Tākaka and was presented with her prize by branch manager Dean Lund last Tuesday.

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Golden Bay is in line for a boost in support services for people living with dementia. Te Whatu Ora has funded Presbyterian Support Upper South Island (PSUSI) as lead agency to pilot the delivery of additional care and support to those living with dementia/ mate wareware, their whānau and/or caregivers. Mate (sickness) wareware (forgetful or forgotten) is seen as a more appropriate term, free of the negativity, fear, and stigma that Māori feel is associated with the term dementia. PSUSI is working with a wide range of providers, including local Alzheimer's Societies, Dementia Canterbury, and Allied Community Health, to implement 17 Dementia Mate Wareware Homeshare programmes each week across the South Island. One of these is being offered to Golden Bay. Te a m l e a d e r f o r t h e day programme, Maaike Faber-van Burik, explains: “Our Homeshare initiative has been active for several years throughout the rural regions of the upper South Island, providing vital support to elderly individuals experiencing isolation. This programme facilitates the

From left, PSUSI team leader day programme Maaike Faber-van Burik with pilot project manager Dementia Mate Wareware Homeshare Jane Large. Photo: Supplied.

coming together of individuals to partake in home-cooked meals, foster social connections, and exchange interests and personal stories.” On a typical day, up to four attendees are welcomed to a private home where a paid host and a volunteer oversee the programme that typically includes recreation and exercise, diversional and social activities, and a shared meal. Transport is provided if required. Participants in the programme, which is free to clients, are referred to PSUSI from the Needs Assessment Service at Te Whatu Ora.

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But in order to operate the service, it requires local hosts to share their homes. “We would love to hear from anyone who feels that they would like to be a part in this initiative, is able to offer our clients a social experience-filled day, once per week,” says Maaike. “You will become a valuable member of our Homeshare team and will receive ongoing paid training commensurate with the role…” For more information, contact Maaike Faber-van Burik on ph 027 301 9814, or Chris Walsh on ph 027 244 8067.

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Golden Bay poet Emma Callaghan placed second in the NZ Poetry Slam Final held in Auckland at the end of November. Emma was representing the Nelson/Golden Bay region and she took out second place in a field of 13 finalists representing regions from across New Zealand. This is the highest placing ever from a Nelson/Golden Bay representative since the region has contested the Slam Final from its inaugural event in 2011. A poetry slam is a competition in which individual poets perform their own personal poems before an audience over three rounds. The audience judges the poems and the artists' performances and the poet who comes out with the most points is declared the winner. The poetry slam was the invention of American construction worker and poet Marc Smith. In 1984, he began holding poetry readings at a Chicago jazz club in an effort to revive the art of performing poetry live. Slam has spread around the world. National finals are held in many countries with winners competing in a World final. Emma placed second in the Nelson/Golden Bay regional final but got to represent the region at the sell-out NZ Final in Auckland as original winner Redwood Reider couldn't make it. Emma also made the National Finals last year and won The Spirit of the Slam Award. This winner of the 2023 National Champion is Marcus Mackenzie from Auckland. Emma comments, “Muchas Gracias to NZ Poetry Slam especially Ken Arkind and Carrie Rudzinski. Muchas Gracias to Nelson, Mapua and Golden Bay Live Poets Society and Mark Raffills and The Mussel Inn and Redwood Reider – poet – for getting me there and supporting me in this art form. I hope I did you all proud, I came second!"

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Paintings bring the outside inside

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Sage Cox's paintings have been reproduced as giclee prints and sold all over the world for 20 years. Photo: Ronnie Short. RONNIE SHORT

A Bunch of Flowers currently adorns the walls of The Dangerous Kitchen café’s interior seating area, transforming the space into a veritable garden setting. It is the first public exhibition professional artist Sage Cox has undertaken in five years. Sage’s inspiration comes from her own garden and a love of flowers. Besides, “I also want to bring some of the outside into the house. That’s why I paint like they are in a garden. They are not in a formal floral arrangement.” Poppies are prevalent in the paintings; Sage says a painting often begins with a poppy. “I really like poppies. They come out of nowhere, flower for a very brief time and then they’re gone.” Most of the paintings are acrylics, some are oils, all with unpretentious names such as Pretty Blue, Poppies Rule, and Sumer Wild. Some paintings Sage leaves awhile to dry before adding more detail, so one painting can take up to six months to complete. Painting every day “for about three hours” is a labour of love for Sage, who says, “I just love colour.”

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For 30 years, Sage had an open studio at her home in Patons Rock, which is where some shop owners from Lahaina in Hawaii visited, around 20 years ago. “They came in and bought some of my original paintings and then printed some from the originals.” Her paintings have been reproduced as giclee prints and sold all over the world for 20 years now. Sage has also been commissioned to paint Hawaiian plants, fruits, and wines for the Lahaina business. Unfortunately, the shop burned down in the recent catastrophic fires. But with her prints stored on computer, Sage is sure they will restart in the future. A Bunch of Flowers has taken two or three years to produce. Twelve of the 14 florally abundant artworks are displayed, two more wait in the wings as replacements for any sold. Café owner Yvonne Dorner invited Sage to exhibit when Aralyn Doiron injured her shoulder, rendering her unable to complete her own exhibition. However, a few of Aralyn’s paintings will feature in the front entranceway. Including this week, A Bunch of Flowers will be on display for six weeks.

Many locals will know about this exciting project and have seen our blue Jimny’s driving out to Onetahua. With the holidays here, we’d like to share our latest news. Pest Free Onetahua aims to remove all pests from Onetahua Farewell Spit and create a haven for the restoration of this unique area. It’s ambitious, but achievable, and includes building a predator-proof fence at the base of Onetahua. We’ve been busy developing an operational plan, monitoring pests, and removing feral pigs. Our staff work in a rugged landscape containing dunes, wetlands, bush, and lots of endangered species. They’ve set up many tracking networks to monitor pest numbers and movements to work out the best way to get rid of the rats, mustelids, possums, and feral pigs – and prevent their return! Great progress has been made getting rid of feral pigs – these wild creatures destroy habitat and attack the Tākapu (gannet) colony at the far end of Onetahua. Earlier this year, two pig culls using specialist helicopter operators and thermal imaging dispatched 42 pigs. Further trapping by field staff, and hunting by DOC contractor Blair Crawford should see the rest gone by Christmas. In September we spent the day with Manawhenua ki Mohua and whānau, visiting Onetahua’s cultural and ecological sites – a welcome journey towards a shared vision. A special thanks to Paddy Gillooly and Farewell Spit Eco Tours for their help on the day. We’ve also provided HealthPost Nature Trust’s Banded Dotterel Survey with transport for volunteers over the breeding season. Project lead Brian Alder says, “It’s been an eventful year, and we’d like to say a special thanks to our steering group and all our wonderful local supporters too. “We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday, Mere Kirihemete.” Find out more: onetahuarestoration.org.nz

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Baskets and frisbees feature in new game in town ANITA PETERS

The popular game of disc golf is making its debut in Golden Bay. Led by an enthusiastic core group of three: Alexis Bourgeois (president), Raz Zulfiqar (treasurer), and Megan Forsyth (secretary), Disc Golf Golden Bay (DGGB) already has 10 founding members, the required amount to become an incorporated society. There has been strong support throughout the community and from the Rec Park Centre, as well as nationwide, to promote and develop a club in Golden Bay and be included in the New Zealand network. Originating in the 1960s and played in over 40 countries, this rapidly growing sport is founded on the principles of golf but without the expense. As with golf, the course consists of usually nine or 18 holes and the object of the game is to get through the course with the lowest number of total throws. Balls are replaced by discs similar to frisbees, which are lobbed into metal “baskets” instead of holes. Subtle differences in the rims of the discs control speed and flight path for accuracy, taking into consideration distance, weather, and obstacles. "Fairway drivers", "mid-range", or "putters" are most commonly used. DGGB has received good support from the community and the Rec Park Centre with sponsorship for baskets already initiated by Mohua Uenuku Surveying and Roots Bar Tākaka. The new club now has enough gear to begin, with five portable baskets already purchased and three still to be sponsored. People can come with their own discs to play, although for a koha, RPM discs will be provided for those without. DGGB has already been contacted to hire out the gear plus provide instructions for local business functions and events. Other options include numerous pop-up courses around the Bay, to be advertised through DGGB and community Facebook pages. The long-term goal is to have a permanent course set up. To this end, landowners are encouraged to make contact if they have between two and six hectares of land to share. This is an all-seasons family and community sport that is

Disc golf is founded on the principals of golf but without the expense, using frisbees instead of golf balls. Photo: Anita Peters.

affordable and open to all ages. “Bring yourself to play and have fun,” invites Alexis. “It’s a community effort. All are welcome to play, and all are welcome to help out. Good things take time.”

Practice times: Tuesdays 5-7pm, Sundays from 6pm. Meet on Park Ave by the tennis courts. Contacts: Alexis ph 021 0239 1364; Raz ph 021 0247 1595. Or DGGB on Facebook Messenger.

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Four young swimmers from the Golden Bay Swimming Club recently competed in the Motueka Ribbon event. This was a fun meet where swimmers went to beat their personal best times. All got ribbons for their swims, and had a great experience. Swimmers pictured, from left, Sophia McClean, Georgie Tinklet, Fenja Schipper and Emily Hohepa. Photo: Submitted.

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Artist's work tells stories of Mohua ANITA PETERS

“I walk backwards towards the future with my eyes fixed on my past.” This was the title of artist Robin Slow’s enlightening talk for Golden Bay’s U3A, explaining the meanings behind his works. Presenting images digitally as he would in the wharenui at Onetahua Marae, he hoped to offer understanding of “who I am, what I am, and where we’re going”, and the direction he has followed over the years. “This is more ecocentric than egocentric,” Robin began. “I’ve been called an artist but I’m just a country painter that sits in Tākaka somewhere, who works with whānau (family) right across this area.” Robin’s paintings all tell a story. Similar themes are also re-visited in kōwhaiwhai, murals, taonga puoro (musical instruments), and carvings. Guided by tangata whenua, he relates the tikanga (culture) of Golden Bay through his work using symbolism and motifs to express his narratives. He says that everything goes back to the whenua, the land, and the old stories of creation, of Ranginui and Papatūānuku and the separation created by Tāne. Meaning is woven in using kōwhaiwhai patterns, one example where DNA is represented by Papatūānuku. “That’s an important concept for Māori because it comes right down to the beliefs of where we all come from – even that rock sitting there has originated from Papatūānuku and Ranginui, that bird the same. We all whakapapa back to that beginning.” Robin’s narratives are told using symbolic imagery from the natural and supernatural worlds: birds; trees and plants; animals; fish; and water; are imbued in stories of the land and its connection to the heavens. Motifs representing stars; Ngā Hau e Whā (the Four Winds); blood; Pākehā and Māori; sailing ships; taniwha; and night and day; often relate to darkness and light, life and death and the light in between. Other subject matter might depict the Māori Battalion, the Christchurch earthquake, or the story of Parihaka with its three white feathers of peace representing faith, hope, and love. Materials, too, enhance the story of creation. Robin often uses kokowai, the traditional red ochre paint sourced from Parapara maunga (mountain). “When Tāne came and separated Rangi and Papa, his blood dropped onto Papatūānuku and merged. That became the sacred kokowai stone that Tāne took to create the first woman. Everything contains a symbol or a story or a motif.” Reflective gold leaf often relates to Mohua gold stories; even soot from the school chimney has meaning.

Artist Robin Slow is a storyteller who shares the tikanga of Golden Bay through the symbols and motifs in his paintings. Photo: Anita Peters.

One painting tells three different accounts of how Tākaka was named; another refers to the honu (turtle) from the Anaweka waka; and another to the whale strandings, the whales often represented by comets, and the holes in the moon being umu ovens where they are cooked. Another work contains over two million individually painted dots, each indicating complementary chisel marks. “Everything has a reason,” says Robin. “Everything is contradictory and complementary. You get your line, and you get your point; you get your dark and you get your light. All those things in contrast. There’s this whole relationship between earth and sky and in between. “Amazing things happen in this place. It’s magic.”

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Golden Bay Kindergarten held an end-of-year celebration for tamariki and whānau last week, with a programme of events that included an impressive performance by staff and children. "Costumes were incredible," commented parent Georgia Bates, "Was very proud of the team and children... and great to see so many family members there supporting their children." Rātā me te Rākau (Rata and the Tree) was enacted in authentic Māori dress, with native birds and creatures of the forest wearing masks. A cardboard waka and tree and papier mâché axe were cleverly created props. "The kids did well speaking and singing in Māori, so cool to see," said Hannah Schenker. After a couple of follow-up waiata, shared kai was enjoyed by all. Photo: Ronnie Short. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 2023

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A sunny early evening picnic at Lake Killarney marked two significant events for the Marble Mountain Country Music Club (MMC). First up, club president Karen McCleely donated a cheque for $1,000 fundraised by club members to Sarah Martin, chair of the Pōhara Hall committee. Sarah Martin says, “These types of donations are vital for regenerating the Pōhara Hall… the [funds] are earmarked for refurbishments and we will let MMC know once we have confirmed the spend.” The hall has recently been re-roofed courtesy of Tasman District Council (TDC), but there is still a long line-up of work required, with TDC matching funds raised dollar for dollar. Sarah urges locals to use the hall, “The more it gets used the more funds we receive, the more it proves its value. It’s a cycle we have established and want to continue.” The second event of the evening was the surprise presentation of a MMC lifetime membership certificate to Terry Langford for his participation and services to the club. Terry plays the bass and manages and maintains the sound system. Sister Diane Langford tells The GB Weekly that she "dragged him in, and he has been involved in the club since about 2006”.

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COGS; RSC; Trash Palace; Sollys; TDC; Chris Hill and Anya van Holten; The 2023 Gardeners - Debbie, Melanie and Carl; Rob of Simply Seedlings and all our wonderful volunteers.

...to all our loyal customers this year. We wish you a relaxing Christmas and a safe New Year.

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Golden Bay RDA would like to acknowledge the tremendous support from within the local community over the last year.

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We would also like to acknowledge the following organisations and Individuals for their support this year:

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

GREEN Party raffle for willow laundry basket drawn at the library and won by Richard McCubbin. Thanks everyone for your support over 2023. ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic

Telegraph Hotel, PGG Wrightson, Network Tasman, Rata Foundation, West Coast Lotteries, Whittaker Foundation, The Win Family, Rural Service Centre, Kris Russell, Tama Solly Contracting, Melanie Drewery & Henk Vermeer, Kelfica Contact Care, Golden Bay Community Board, Trash Palace, Takaka Fuels & Fishing, Langford Farms, Community Organisation Grants Scheme, NBS, Tasman District Council, Pupu Hydro Society, FreshChoice, Golden Bay Community Trust, Jenny Bright, Sollys, Take Note, Neisha Duley, saddle fitter. We would like to thank you all and wish you a Merry Christmas and New Year. We are looking forward to continuing to support young people achieve their goals in 2024.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

ŵƉůŽǇŵĞŶƚ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ WWd ϮϮ ŚƌƐͬǁĞĞŬ ;DŽŶ Ͳ dŚƵ͕ ϵĂŵͲϯƉŵͿ

TRASH PALACE

wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year With the community’s support of donations, we have been able to support the following groups and organisations in Sept, Oct and November. Young@Art, East Takaka hall, Motupipi hall, Puromahoi hall, Golden Bay High School & Collingwood Area School prizegivings and school magazines, Village Green mural, Hip hop dance group, Arts Council, Rescue helicopter, Pohara Bowling Club, GB Axemans Club, Takaka Citizens Band, Big Brother Big Sister programme, and the Foodbank. Many thanks, the Trash Palace Team

Support Worker/Coach

Start as casual 16 hours (+ sleepovers & weekends)

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

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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dŚĞ ƌŝŐŚƚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂŶ ĞǆĐĞƉƚŝŽŶĂů ŵƵůƚŝͲƚĂƐŬĞƌ͕ ŚĂǀĞ ƐƵƉƌĞŵĞ

ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĐŽŽů ĂŶĚ ĐĂůŵ ŝŶ Ă ĨĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ůĞĚ If you are considering applying but unsure of some details, WƌŽĐƵƌĞŵĞŶƚ dĞĂŵ ƌŝŐŚƚ ŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ŽůůŝŶŐǁŽŽĚ͘ ĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶĂů ƚŽ ĚĞƚĂŝů͕ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ĂŶĂůǇƐĞ ĚĂƚĂ͕ ƉƌŽďůĞŵ ƐŽůǀĞ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ĚƌŝǀĞŶ͘ please contact us directly at 03 525 9624. TWM will invest ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĐŽŽů ĂŶĚ ĐĂůŵ ŝŶ Ă ĨĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ůĞĚ in /Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ͕ ǇŽƵ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ Ă ĚǇŶĂŵŝĐ͕ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝǀĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů training for the right candidate! Please forward yourdŚĞ ƌŝŐŚƚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂŶ ĞǆĐĞƉƚŝŽŶĂů ŵƵůƚŝͲƚĂƐŬĞƌ͕ ŚĂǀĞ ƐƵƉƌĞŵ complete ĂŶĚ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ĚƌŝǀĞŶ͘ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ƐƚĂĨĨ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŶĚ application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) ŽƵƌ ƉůĂŶĞƚ͊ ĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶĂů ƚŽ ĚĞƚĂŝů͕ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ĂŶĂůǇƐĞ ĚĂƚĂ͕ ƉƌŽďůĞŵ ƐŽůǀĞ͕ ĂƐ ǁ /Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ͕ ǇŽƵ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ Ă ĚǇŶĂŵŝĐ͕ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝǀĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů 1 to: HR@twm.org.nz ϯϱ н ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ŶĞŐŽƚŝĂďůĞ͘

ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĐŽŽů ĂŶĚ ĐĂůŵ ŝŶ Ă ĨĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ǀ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ƐƚĂĨĨ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŶĚ dŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ă ũŽď ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůǇ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů ŽƵƌ ƉůĂŶĞƚ͊ ĂŶĚ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ĚƌŝǀĞŶ͘ Application close: OPEN until filled! ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚΛŚĞĂůƚŚƉŽƐƚ͘ĐŽ͘Ŷǌ Consent for Police Vetting is required.

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/Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ͕ ǇŽƵ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ Ă ĚǇŶĂŵŝĐ͕ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝǀĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ zŽ ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϵ ŽĨ :ĂŶƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϮϰ dŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ă ũŽď ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůǇ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ƐƚĂĨĨ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƉĞ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚΛŚĞĂůƚŚƉŽƐƚ͘ĐŽ͘Ŷǌ ŽƵƌ ƉůĂŶĞƚ͊

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

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ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϵƚŚ ŽĨ :ĂŶƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϮϰ ϯϱ н ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ŶĞŐŽƚŝĂďůĞ͘

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

Chiropractor

ENERGETIC kinesiology. For an appointment or enquiry please ph/txt Mark 027 857 5359.

Inga Schmidt

HOT stone massage and energy healing, bookings available. Ph Andyara 027 609 3138.

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

021 180 7789

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered

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

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

H ealing wOPTIMISING ith GrHEALTH ac e Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions.

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

Pivotal for immunity&health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies.

Ph 027 338 9504

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

Marjo van Dijk 021346642 ♥ 027 410 4884

Structural Integration & Clinical Myofascial Practitioner www.structuralbalance.co.nz

027 781 6865

T.H.R.I.V.E Therapies:

Naturopathy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Hair Analysis Testing, Herbal Medicine, Reflexology, Iridology, Detox & Rejuvenation Programs, 8-week Microbiome Reset Protocol Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, Reduce Inflammation

Shanti: 021 056 7548 thrive.therapies@gmail.com | www.thrivetherapies.co.nz

MASSAGE

H e al ing with G rac e

Diploma Sports Massage

Deep tissue, pain relief. Relaxing. (Pōhara) Call for an appointment, Willem 022 134 1726

021346642 ♥ 027 410 4884

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. ARCHITECTURE design. Certified Passive House designer. Residential new/alterations. For a local, friendly, and reliable service ph Juan 021 211 1339 or email: design@ortizstudio.co.nz

Bay Spraying 021 0836 4501 Owner Operator

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

flyingkiwi1975@gmail.com

ARCHITECTURE services: Gould Architecture Ltd. Focus on rural and coastal projects. Ph 027 369 3118, email george@ gouldarchitecture.co.nz BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576. CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep and firebox maintenance. GB Chimney Cleaning ph 027 458 7679. CHIPPER, a chap and chainsaw, six-inch chipper. Ph John Davis 027 470 7155. 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. GOLDEN Bay Hedge Trimming. Ph 027 458 6897.

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING Maintenance, leaks, repairs and roofing supplies. Licensed Roofer. Ph 027 395 0037. GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com HANDYMAN/ maintenance. Small building, carpentry and chainsawing, other projects to be discussed. Aeronautical engineer by trad,e 30 years. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small. LAWN mowing and garden maintenance. ProMow Services

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

Yo u r Lo c a l Tr u ste d Sp a r k ys New Homes Renovations Commercial Solar & Batteries Lighting Heating

OFFICE@JA Z Z EL ECTRICS.CO.NZ PHONE 0204 0233 331

O F F I C EPh @ JAZ Z E L E022 CTR134 I C S.CO Willem 1726.N Z 0204 0233 331

240L Wheelie Bins Great for businesses, homes, holiday houses and events! Email: office@gbrubbish.co.nz Phone: 027 4976756 16

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 2023

Ray White Golden Bay

Billy Kerrisk Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka rwgoldenbay.co.nz

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606

billy.kerrisk@raywhite.com

Do’s and Dont’s Of Real Estate Over The Christmas Period

DO get legal advice before signing a listing or sale agreement

DO talk to the Tasman District Council & order a property file before buying

DO get a professional Building Inspection done before you buy

Holiday Closure

Little Ray Of Giving

In line with most solicitors Ray White Golden Bay will be closing from Friday the 22nd December, opening on Tuesday the 9th January. We wish you all a Safe and Happy Holiday Period!

This year we are proud to have supported Mohua Social Services helping bring a little cheer to the children of Golden Bay. Thank you to all who donated gifts & Thank you to Mohua Social Services for distributing the gifts.

DON’T take the risk if these services are shut down for Christmas break

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga NZ ph 027 458 7679. LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

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.

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. PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842. PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507. PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs.

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.

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

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea HOUSE for sale in Clifton, three bedrooms, one bathroom, 1700m2 section, three-bay shed. Asking $750,000. Ph 027 326 2016.

Rural

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

HOUSE for sale in Clifton, three bedrooms, one bathroom, 1700m2 section, three-bay shed. Asking $750,000. Ph 027 326 2016.

Bench grinder, Ryobi 150mm (6"), never used, double wheel, $100. Ladder, 3.8m Butlers, 14 lockable positions, good condition, $200 ono. Garden shredder GMC 2400w, max shredding 40mm, $100. Ph 027 525 7499 before 6pm.

EBIKE, brand new Juiced Cross Current, medium size, 48V, 28" wheels. $1500. Ph 021 0243 5822.

CHICKENS, Shavers, ready now, point-of-lay mid-January, $38. Pick up Pakawau. Txt 027 524 8202.

LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE

HEIFER grazing available, May to May. Ph Nathan 027 226 0488.

Established client base on east side of the Bay.

BORDER collie puppies, seven weeks old, formidable companion dog and amazingly trainable. Ph 022 527 1318.

Ph 027 206 6418

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 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 2023

Retail sales

Homekill service

Mangarakau, Golden Bay 115 Snake Creek Road

Live in Paradise & Make an Income

HALF HOGGET boxes

Delivery options Phone, txt or email to place an order

BBQ BOXES

available Ph: 027 737 7889 georgiemoleta@hotmail.com

48.6Ha

Price by Negotiation over $1,850,000 Plus GST (if any) View harcourts.co.nz/NN26348

Isn’t it the dream in an ideal world to live in a beautiful area and be able to make an income at the same time? My Vendors have worked tirelessly to create the accommodation business of Wetland View Park with resource consent available to expand, while putting the wetland on the property into a QE11 covenant to preserve the area for future generations. On the other end of the property is approx 18Ha of grazing land that is at stage 223 Sharyn Miller of a subdivision - hold onto this or sell (this can be purchased separately from the house block - 30Ha wetland and some grazing, M 021 377 930 P 03 548 3034 house and accommodation). sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

Platinum Blue Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160. COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday 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. DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4.30pm. Ph 525 8193. MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Closing 4pm Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day. From Boxing Day food available from 11am every day. Coffee available from Salt and Soil caravan from 8am. LAURA'S COFFEE CART, Tarakohe. Open 6.30am-1pm. Coffee, whitebait, burgers. NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Holiday hours: Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992. CHRISTMAS HOURS: Closed from 4.30pm Sunday 24 December so our staff can have some time off. Closed Christmas Day. Opening 10.30am Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December. 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 – PIZZA: From Tuesday 26 December open 6 days, 11am to 5pm, weather permitting. Closed Fridays. totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934. WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

Fine Landscape Paintings - Reproduction Giclee Prints Studio Gallery of Peter Geen CLOSED 25 & 26 DEC

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.

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 027 525 7007. Open 10am-4pm. www.earthseagallery.com

Last minute gift buying for Christmas - book The Story of Fairholme 150 Years and woven baskets.

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 come and worship with us on Sunday, at 10am, for a service of readings and carols for Christmas. There will be no service on Christmas Day.

Kahurangi Christian Church

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

Sunday 24 December, 10:30am Onekaka Hall

Romans 15:13

Sunday 31 December, 5pm

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

Parapara

Contact Lauren Swafford, 027 629 8111

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere MONDAY 25 DECEMBER

12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

SEE ABOVE for details of Christmas Church Services.

LATER EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 27 DECEMBER

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.

COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338. ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am-

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 23rd GRENELL & LUSBY FAMILY BAND. Featuring OG, Amiria and Simon. $15 door. Mon 25th CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED.

MOTUPIPI HALL NEW YEAR BOOK FAIR, Saturday 6 January, 10am-2pm. Books and produce. GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. The next deadline is Tuesday 9 January for the edition of Friday 12 January 2024. Our office is closed now until Monday 8 January. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

Wed 27th ISABELLE WOLFF – folk jazz. $15 door. Fri 29th

DINE WITH US! Open 7 days Breakfast 8am - 10am Cocktails & Dinner 4pm - 8pm Groups welcome | Gift Vouchers available Book online at www.ratanuilodge.com or P: 03 525 7998 818 Abel Tasman Drive Pohara 18

CRASH BANDIHOOT – New Orleans style brass band. $20 door.

Sun 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with THE DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS, KONTIKI, SPINOZA. Limited tickets available NOW @ undertheradar. $40 gate sales from 5pm. For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Programmes to listen out for: Voices of Victory

Meet some of the wonderful people involved with Victory Community Centre in Whakatū Nelson. Fridays at 10am, with new content every 2 weeks.

What My Mum Didn’t Tell Me

Hello, I am Julie, I am French, an I’m 33. That’s crazy because now people call me Madame, but I still feel that I am not quite there yet. In fact, I find myself uneducated on lots of topics about being a woman and what it implies. I’ve mostly learnt the hard way through my own experiences, without being told too much in advance. Far from blaming my Mum (she did what she could and I guess she could tell the same), I come from a family where Dads don’t talk much, so the education would most likely come from the Mum. Speech is not free, and then taboos remain. I’ve been observing society, looking for answers, but I often failed finding my own. So I have been looking for knowledge from people who could tell me more, in a caring and honest way. I interview amazing people I’ve met in NZ, who shared their experiences and wisdom with me to access more inner peace. What My Mum Didn’t Tell Me airs on Fresh FM at 3.00 every Sunday afternoon, with a new episode every fortnight.

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

Roots Gig Guide THURSDAYs

OPEN MIC NIGHT 8pm

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Be sure to watch some Xmas Classics Screening Once Only!

XMAS DELUSIONS! W/ IMMI, DJ FRIEND & dj MAX from 7pm til 12pm

Friday 22nd December 4:00 A Christmas Carol (2009) (M) Xmas Classic 8:00 Next Goal Wins (PG) Saturday 23rd 4:00 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (G) Xmas Classic 8:00 Love Actually (20th Anniversary) (M) Xmas Classic Be in the draw to win a surprise Xmas Gift: drawn before movie!

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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

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New Year’s Eve 31st Dec The Gypsy Pickers

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

Sunday 24th 4:00 Wonka (PG) One free chocolate with every ticket sold! Monday 25th Xmas Day: Have a great day! Wednesday 27th 5:30 Wonka (PG) Final

Saturday 6th Jan Dust & Gold

ROOTS NYE - GALANJAH!

A&P Show Night 20th Jan

new years day - closed!

Check out the pop-up restaurant hosted by Bacca Bakery @ The Tele

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Tuesday Boxing Day: Northerlies freshening about Farewell. Cloudy, mild and humid with ocassional rain likely.

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Sat-Mon: Mostly dry on Saturday. Northerly rain

Sunday and becoming fine Monday with southwest winds.

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Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

James Mackay 027 359 0892

Jana McConnon Salesperson 021 245 2197

Mickayla Ormsby Salesperson 027 297 8477

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