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A sign of hope, peace and new beginnings as the New Year approaches. Photo: Jo Richards.

Looking back over the past year, one thing many of us can say for certain is that it has gone by quickly. Perhaps it’s a sign that life has returned to some sort of normality, even if it isn’t quite back to business as usual, following three years marred by covid disruption.

Now we can look forward to a 2024 full of hope and the prospect of new beginnings.

This year certainly began on a high note with the Golden Bay A&P Association marking its 125th show and the Tasman mayor official opening the reconstructed grandstand.

The Bay’s big day out set the tone: Other iconic summer events, such as the Tata Boat Race, followed, Old Thumpers got back on track, and community events and sports flourished.

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That feeling of resurgence is still with us as we approach the end of the year; our two largest schools have just celebrated major reconstructions, and there is a sense of optimism amongst many local businesses fuelled by the return of an increasing number of visitors.

But there remains some uncertainty and anxiety about the future. One of the more significant events occurred towards the end of the year, and while it’s too early to gauge the local impact of the newly-elected Government, it’s clear that there will be winners and losers in our community.

Throughout the past 12 months, The GB Weekly team of reporters and office staff, along with input from community contributors, has

endeavoured to provide up-to-date news, information and features that reflect the rich and varied aspects of life in Golden Bay, including politics, sport, the arts, local history, personal stories and public events.

Thanks to the huge number of talented, hard-working and community-minded people in Golden Bay, we are never short of goodnews stories. And, given the community’s level of engagement with local, national and international issues, there are always plenty of “serious” topics to cover.

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We hope that our regular readers and summer visitors enjoy our review of 2023. The next copy of The GB Weekly will appear in your mailbox on Friday 12 January 2024, by which time the traditional seasonal celebrations will be over but there will still be plenty of Golden Bay summer to enjoy and a new year full of hope and possibility ahead.

Until then, we wish you a very Happy New Year.

Jo and Charlotte Richards, Nicola Wells

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NATURE DIARY

January

February

A&P Show celebrates its 125th

Fine haul at fishing comp

Golden Bay’s annual country carnival took centre stage as the 125th Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show got underway.

From early morning, there was a heightened celebratory mood at Tākaka’s Rec Park – a combination, perhaps, of the 12-month postponement of the milestone event, along with excitement about the official opening of the reinstated grandstand, and the return of cattle to the showring.

Reflecting on the event, A&P Committee vice-president Noel Baigent, who estimated the turnout at around 5000, said: “From my perspective it was a perfect example of true country spirit and a wonderful community day out."

Pōhara Boat Club’s fishing competition made a welcome return to the events calendar.

Club commodore Tom Lake was happy to see the resumption of the annual fixture. “So many people fish in the Bay – it’s a huge cross-section of the community and it’s great to share common ground.”

Although the weather turned wet and windy on Sunday afternoon, competitors were still bringing their catches to official weigh-in right up until the 4pm deadline. While snapper was undoubtedly the fish of the day, blue cod, trevally, kahawai, and kingfish were not uncommon.

“We had 279 fish entered across all categories,” said Tom.

Kaituna trapline officially opens

Sport’s toughest two minutes

Five years after ex-tropical cyclone Gita destroyed bridges and damaged the footpath, the track from Kaituna has not only been reinstated, but also extended with a walkable trapline that extends to Mangarakau.

Gathering at the start of the track, volunteers were joined by sponsors, members of the public, and a representative from the Department of Conservation, to celebrate the official opening of the stunning 18km route.

Volunteer Des Clark acknowledged that, although most volunteers were of the superannuated variety, it had its benefits when it came to the route design. “…Our aim has always been to form a trapline that is easily walkable.”

Firefighters from across the region assembled at Tākaka’s Junction Green to battle it out in The Firefighter Challenge.

In what is commonly known as the toughest two minutes in sport, individuals and teams race against each other and the clock to complete a sequence of realistic firefighting tasks.

In the final event of the day, three-man teams from Collingwood and Tākaka faced off in the relay final. In performances that belied their already aching limbs, the away team of Sam Goffriller, Pete Taylor, and Will Barham completed the course three seconds ahead of the home trio, clocking a remarkable 70.14 seconds – the best time of the day – thus finishing the battle in a blaze of glory.

Young pilots’ careers taking off

Cardboard fleet in battle of Tata

Golden Bay Air welcomes two new pilots and a new plane to the fleet. Local pilots Tyler Palmer (22) and Ryley Fleming (24) say their newly commissioned twin prop ten-seater “all weather” Britten-Norman Islander is a beauty.

Both pilots agree the perks of the job are travelling to new places, the people, and “the views”. Ryley says: “The most challenging aspect is the weather – as you need to navigate bad weather, turbulence and cloud. You learn on the Welly route where to go to not get turbulence and stay out of the rough stuff.”

Ryley and Tyler already have with a wealth of experience; Tyler learnt to fly whilst at high school and Ryley has been flying since his early teens.

Anyone who decided to let the wet weather stop them cheering on our intrepid mariners at the 25th Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race missed a hugely enjoyable event.

During judging, brightly costumed crews took the opportunity to slyly eye their competition. But as the race began, it was the most innocuous of the boats that quickly took the lead – Octy the Octopus – closely followed by the vigorously paddling Tataitians, while the Minions banana boat quickly peeled in the water, and the Unicorn Princesses discovered that, while size isn’t everything, it sometimes helps.

After a thorough clean-up of saturated cardboard, the judges declared leg-powered Octopus the race winner.

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It’s a tough life for shorebirds! This is indisputable when it comes to Golden Bay’s resident population of variable oystercatchers whose nesting season coincides with the peak of the summer beach recreation period. Up and down the coastline these birds are either sitting on eggs or caring for newly hatched chicks.

Human disturbance is one of the greatest threats to these birds. Nests are small scrapes in the sand, difficult to see even to the trained eye. Variable oystercatchers incubate their eggs for around 28 days. Constant disturbance can force them to abandon their nests and eggs left too long in the hot sun can cook.

When shorebirds are disturbed by people, vehicles or dogs they tend to fly away. However, variable oystercatcher chicks do not fledge (fly) until they are six to seven weeks old so these small chicks are at the mercy of whatever threat they face. Parents will defend their nests or chicks vigorously.

Variable oystercatchers choose their nesting and foraging sites near the margins of estuaries so they are in close proximity to their food source. They feed on a variety of coastal invertebrates including molluscs and crustaceans.

Using the tip of their long red bill they will prise open a cockle offering it to a patient chick waiting alongside.

Variable oystercatchers or VOCs, as we birders call them, are deserving of a good parent award. Their close attention to their young is to be applauded.

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March

April

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Football’s family gathering

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In Collingwood, Paddy noted that this year marked the centenary of the unveiling of the Collingwood war memorial, and this milestone was reflected in the displays set up around the hall including extensive archive material.

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A moment in memory of Roland Muntwyler underlined the main purpose of the day – generating funds for the Hope Is My Homeboy suicide prevention initiative, and raising awareness of, and reducing the stigma around, mental health issues.

The first matches kicked off at 9.30am and the action continued more or less non-stop until the final whistle blew at around 6pm.

“It was a fantastic day,” said GBAFC president Phil Smith on Monday. “Golden Bay always delivers and always punches above its weight.”

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

A group of local emerging artists, together with their mentor showed their work at Pākawau Memorial Hall.

Fullmoon Artist Group members Helen Coombs and Kate Heal explained how the idea for the exhibition evolved. “We put some paintings in the [Aorere] Flower Show and there was a good response, so we thought we’d do something,” says Helen.

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

Old Thumpers get back on track

Cohousing residents to move in

Following last year’s rescheduled Old Thumpers, the classic scramble roared back into its traditional March slot.

The event doesn’t feature wheel-to-wheel, flat-out racing; it’s all about showcasing old bikes, sharing experiences with friends and having fun – lots of fun.

Epitomising the spirit of the annual meet, the three Griffith brothers – Aaron, Karl, and Shane – have been bringing their classic bikes to Old Thumpers for more than 20 years.

Reflecting on this year’s event, Shane’s wife Zarna, said, “We had a fabulous day. A big thanks to all involved, [we] hope everyone’s bikes and bodies survived another thumping. All round ripper of a weekend.”

Tākaka Cohousing project coordinator Simone Woodland is more excited than usual about developments on site. In just over a month, she and nine other residents will finally be moving into their brand-new homes.

Some residents are buying to rent, with a view to moving in themselves at a later date. This means badly needed rental accommodation will be available in the meantime.

“I also think this helps us to create a more rounded community,” adds Simone.

Stage B, comprised of eight more houses, is due for completion at the end of July, which will see the cohousing neighbourhood continue to grow.

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A field of around 80 keen young athletes participated in the Kids Triathlon, held in Rockville on Sunday morning.

Those aged six and over swam, cycled and ran their way around courses of different length, while the under-sixes tackled an obstacle course with help from a parent or guardian.

The event was organised by Bay Fitness owners Campbell and Jodianne Peters with help from the pool committee, and assisted by numerous volunteers who turned up on the day.

Campbell was impressed with what he saw. “The kids are so good to communicate with – they went through the transitions well, and had their game faces on. It’s been great seeing the kids cheering other kids on.”

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A-hunting they did go

Seawall to protect homes

Mixed weather conditions over the weekend proved no barrier to competitors in the Collingwood Tavern Pig Hunt.

Celebrating its 11th year, the hunt was first started by former publican Tinky Hovenden and his daughter Vicky, along with local farmers Mark and Wendy Strange.

This year’s entrant list of 82 adults and 54 children across 11 categories was made up mainly of locals.

On Sunday afternoon a large crowd of hunters and families gathered to observe the weigh-in and partake in the gumbootthrow and hare-carry games. One hunter from East Tākaka, Ariana Winter (aged five), said she had been hunting since she was three, and what she likes best “is shooting the possums”.

For the first time in over a decade, Pākawau resident Lois Benjamin can sleep soundly, knowing that high tides and strong winds won’t wash away her home.

Eleven years after neighbour Laurie Jarrett first approached Tasman District Council on Lois’s behalf to enquire about mitigating coastal erosion, contractors finally began pushing up sand and laying down large boulders to create a protective seawall.

“It’s amazing it’s happened before I die,” said Lois.

Once the wall is complete, a 1.5-metre gravel path will be constructed on the esplanade reserve and property owners will carry out an agreed planting scheme.

Firm shells out on mussel biz

Life’s a ball at Pōhara Hall

Food producer Talley’s has boosted its mussel-farming interests in Golden Bay following its recent acquisition of a rival business, Marlborough-based Kono Seafood.

Talley’s chief executive officer Tony Hazlett was upbeat about future prospects for the Bay. “Our plans have been to continue growth in Golden Bay to meet demand for mussels, and the purchase of Kono Seafood helps us do that. We will undertake some developments at Port Tarakohe to support this growth, which will see a number of jobs created in the Bay.” Tony said the majority of Kono Seafood staff are currently being offered jobs within Talley’s, and there was the potential to work in other parts of the company’s food business.

Oh, what a night! Pōhara Hall and its occupants were dressed to kill last Saturday night, for the Golden Bay Charity Ball.

Cold, wet, and windy conditions were no deterrent to the crowd of 80-plus – all bedecked in formal attire and grooving to the sound of local band Adlib. Lead organiser LB Hutchinson was pleased that ball-goers weren’t put off by the weather. “It was a great night, despite the rain.”

The venue never looked better, with white swagged drapery, fairy lights, and artful greenery. New this year was a backlit bar, relocated to allow even more dance floor space.

An estimated $7000 was raised via ticket sales, silent auctions, and raffles.

Birthday bash for library

Bay hosts women’s rugby

Staff at Tākaka Memorial Library spontaneously celebrated 15 years since the opening of the new building, on 12 May 2008.

Branch librarian Carolyn Roberts, and assistant librarian Nerissa Cottle, issued an open invitation morning tea.

People who popped into the library enjoyed the refreshments on offer, whilst contemplating what comment they might leave on the pinboard. There were pin-it notes for library users to “tell us why you love the library”. The board was headed with giant imitation Scrabble letters spelling out – LOVE YOUR LIBRARY. Amidst cuppas and chatter, the camaraderie of library staff – past and present – was evident, as reconnections, memories, and stories were shared.

Women’s rugby came to Tākaka last Saturday with a Tasman Trophy fixture hosted at the Rec Park.

Although Tākaka doesn’t field a senior women’s team in the Tasman Rugby competition, the Motueka-based Kahurangi squad contains nine players from Golden Bay. The switch of venue for the day was a one-off arrangement in recognition of the Bay players’ commitment to the team.

Waimea played some good rugby but, as the game wore on, mistakes crept in and Kahurangi ran out 29-10 winners.

Kahurangi coach Weesang Paaka said the Golden Bay players had been a little apprehensive before kick-off. “The girls were nervous for the first time because parents and friends are here.”

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Golden Bay’s Community Light Festival wowed a large crowd on Tākaka’s Junction Green, serving up a mid-winter feast of music, light, fire and dance.

Music and light flooded the Green as Dance Collective Mohua’s The Light Fantastic took centre stage. The son et lumière was dominated by large multi-coloured back-projected images on which dancers were silhouetted – jet black figures painting their movements on a vivid canvas.

The modern projectors then gave way to an ancient source of illumination – fire. In a series of carefully choreographed routines, performers lit up the dark, weaving patterns with hand-held flaming torches and rings of fire.

Matariki was celebrated at Collingwood Area School on a beautiful sunny day, with a full day of activities, friendship, and food.

During the morning, students were engaged in a wide range of cultural learning including weaving, art, cooking, navigation, kite-making, and creating flax flowers, followed by a feast shared with families and staff.

Visitors were able to see progress on the new build, hear students singing waiata, and enjoy time together over a meal served by a team of students, parents, and teachers. A good day of connection, honouring family members who have died, and celebrating the school whānau.

Collingwood win local derby

Bay netballers outshoot Motueka

Saturday’s much-anticipated derby between Tākaka and Collingwood more than lived up to rugby fans’ high expectations.

With both teams enjoying a good season, pre-match predictions were hard to call. As it turned out, even making in-match predictions was a big gamble, until perhaps the final moments of a contest in which fortunes, the score, and even the weather, fluctuated.

In the final minute of the match, in deteriorating conditions, the Collingwood skipper grounded a try to give his side a narrow win and break Tākaka hearts.

Final score: Tākaka 24 v Collingwood 29.

The annual fixture between Golden Bay and Motueka is a highlight in the netball calendar – and last Sunday’s action at Tākaka’s Rec Centre NBS Stadium didn’t disappoint.

The series of four high-energy, closely fought matches started at 10am with an U14s clash from which Golden Bay emerged 26-22 winners.

In the next game, the home U19s won by a single point in a very tight contest. The Bay’s winning streak then came to a temporary halt when the U16s lost 18-21, but the competition ended on a high as the seniors powered back from a shaky first quarter to win by 39-29, the largest margin of the day.

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Two pillars of democracy – freedom of speech, and the right to peaceful protest – got a good workout on Matariki day, when Julian Batchelor’s controversial “Stop Co-Governance” roadshow hit Tākaka.

For the most part, there was peaceful stand-off between the roadshow crew and protestors, but at one point verbal sparring turned to physical violence at the entrance to the hall, where Lee Williams appeared at the centre of a melee. After the scuffle was broken up by protestors and police, Williams was accused of throwing punches and violently restraining a protestor.

At the end of the event police officers escorted Williams to Tākaka Police Station for questioning about his alleged assault.

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Four sharp-witted homeschool students calling themselves “Lunar Eclipse” took out the top prize in the Tasman District Libraries Book Quiz held at the Rec Centre.

Competing against the four other Golden Bay primary schools they emerged triumphant as overall winners, based on their reading knowledge, to be awarded books, certificates, and the Grand Champions Trophy.

“It’s special because it brings all the primary schools in the Bay together once a year, and it gives those children that aren’t hugely into sports or whatever a chance to win a trophy,” explained children’s librarian Nerissa Cottle. “And they can dress up as book characters or anything they like.”

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September

October

Iconic mural in need of some TLC

Electorate swings to right

Tākaka’s Village Green mural needs restoration due to cracks in the concrete cladding, and a fundraising drive is being launched to pay for sealing and amending the iconic artwork.

Members of the Village Green committee, Peter Finlayson, Alli Gardener and Kirstie Macleod, are organising the drive.

Mural artist Chris Finlayson intends to commence work as soon as the required $10,000 (minimum) is raised, “Which is hoped to be by the end of this year,” said Peter. In addition to payment for Chris’s professionalism, costs will include the hire of scaffolding and purchase of materials.

“He’s very keen,” said Peter. “And we are hoping the work will keep it looking good for another 10 years at least.”

As votes were counted across the country on Saturday night, it became increasingly clear that the Labour Party would not be forming the next Government.

The nationwide swing away from the political left was mirrored in the West Coast-Tasman electorate, with long-term incumbent, Labour’s Damien O’Connor, seeing his support – and that of his party – collapse.

National’s candidate Maureen Pugh is currently around 900 votes ahead of Damien, but she is understandably wary of calling the result early and reiterated the need for caution. “All positions are provisional until the special votes are counted, so nothing is confirmed yet.”

Cycleway at centre of concerns

Bay Art showcases local talent

An emergency public meeting at the Pōhara Hall was attended by over 180 residents and visitors.

The first of several presentations made it clear that concerns about to be addressed went far beyond cycleways to the wider issue of the Tasman District Council’s (TDC) lack of consultation with affected parties and the perceived sinister influence of large global organisations The evening concluded with a set of questions directed to the audience, which they responded to with a show of hands. Public feeling was largely unanimous in many cases, particularly with the sea of raised arms to the question: “Have you lost confidence in your council?”

At the climax of the 2023 Bay Art awards ceremony, Pete Beverley stood on stage in the Golden Bay High School hall hugging Kay van Dyk, one of this year’s trio of judges.

The artist, it appeared, could hardly believe he had just won the Supreme Award. However, there it was: his name on the certificate, physical proof of judge Eve Armstrong’s words, who moments before had delivered the verdict: “One Degree of Separation by Pete Beverley.”

Pete’s work – a collection of 18 pencil portraits – was highly praised by the judges for showing, amongst other things, “a high level of technical skill with the sensitive rendering of each portrait” and a “striking and curious presentation”.

Celebrating 10 years of GBCH

Fairholme’s 150th anniversary

Golden Bay Community Health celebrated its tenth birthday in style.

Proceedings began with a dawn unveiling of a carved waharoa (entranceway) featuring a new kōwhaiwhai pattern gifted by Manawhenua ki Mohua, and the repositioning of the mauri stone to the patients’ waiting room.

In the early afternoon, as the 150 or so guests arrived,they passed through the waharoa and into the main building.

Judging by the official speeches and casual conversations held throughout the afternoon, the Golden Bay community and health authorities are clearly proud of what has been achieved and relished the opportunity to celebrate GBCH’s success.

There aren’t many New Zealand homes that have survived 150 years, but Fairholme in East Tākaka is one of them. A century and a half after it was first constructed, current owners Anita Peters and Murray Hedwig see themselves more as custodians of the venerable building.

The couple hosted a celebratory garden party for those with a connection with the building and also created an exhibition featuring historic photographs taken by Ella Baigent and paintings by Merrin Westerink, both former residents.

Anita has chronicled the history of the property in a generously illustrated book Hearth & Home: The Story of Fairholme 150 Years, which she officially launched at the party.

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The title of Josie Shapiro’s debut novel Everything is Beautiful and Everything Hurts neatly encapsulates the main theme of the narrative – the joy and the pain of distance running.

But it equally captures a wider coming-of-age story as told by its unlikely heroine, Mickey Bloom – five foot nothing, dyslexic, introspective, and the youngest of four siblings.

The narrative unfolds through 25 time-hopping chapters that cleverly alternate between a first-hand account of the 32-year-old athlete competing in the Auckland marathon, and warts-and-all recollections from her earlier life.

The structure creates a compelling story, which starts with seven-year-old Mickey discovering, much to everyone’s surprise – including her own – a rare talent for running. She suddenly feels powerful and special, but while her three older siblings and supportive single mother Bonnie are impressed, her absent father Teddy continues to demean Mickey and, much to her frustration, insists on calling her Michelle.

As a rebellious teenager, Mickey defies her parents to join a local running club, where, despite racing in a pair of tattered trainers, outpaces many of her elders and “betters”. Her potential is soon spotted by a famous coach who whisks her off to an elite Auckland club where things start to get serious, with every aspect of her body being constantly weighed, measured, and monitored. Although the intense and intrusive regime helps Mickey to achieve success on the track, the physical stresses and psychological strains build up, finally coming to a head in one traumatic incident that too many female athletes will recognise and understand.

Years after quitting running, Mickey is living in Auckland with her bogan boyfriend and working as a barista, when Bonnie becomes terminally ill. The daughter immediately drops everything to provide care for her mother, and later deals with the emotional aftermath by starting to run again.

While out on one of her runs around the big city, Mickey encounters a stranger, with whom she quickly forms a strong bond and who encourages her to aim for elite-level performance once more. The relationship between the two strong, determined women, which deepens as Mickey’s training schedule proceeds, is arguably the heart of this overcomingthe-odds novel and provides the hoped-for redemptive twist in the narrative.

Throughout the book, the descriptions of the joys of running, the inevitable pain, and the mental strength required to do the very hard yards – in life as well as on the track – come across as highly authentic. Even a seasoned runner would acknowledge that the author has been diligent in her research.

For such serious competitors, as well as Sunday joggers and armchair athletes, Shapiro’s novel has a lot to say about the painful sacrifices required to achieve success, while its heroine has a particularly heartfelt message about the feeling of validation received from persevering in the sport and life in general: “Each step is more than a movement forward, it’s a mark on the earth to say, I am here. I am loved. I am enough.”

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By 10am, a sizeable number of parents, children, volunteers, and of course domestic animals and livestock, had assembled outside. Inside the Rec Centre, a colourful exhibition of artwork, cooking, vegetables, flowers, and photography was on display.

The organising team – Abbie Langford, Steph Gray, Emma Tate, and Jasmine Polglase – were thrilled with the turnout of talent. Says Abbie: “We start planning the May or June [preceding] the show. I love doing the show and seeing families and kids practice and get confidence for the ‘Big People Show’ [Golden Bay A&P Show].”

Dignitaries from Te Whatu Ora, Hauora, Rural Health and General Practice New Zealand visited Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH) as part of a nationwide familiarisation tour.

After the top health leaders were given a warm welcome by Manawhenua ki Mohua, Archdeacon Harvey Ruru responded, before GBCH manager Ruth Robson facilitated introductions.

Ruth then led a tour of the facility, answering questions and giving succinct explanations of the operation and the community it serves.

At the end of the tour, Ruth said: “As you go out, make sure you read the donation board listing the incredible support and community input that went into this integrated facility.”

New team in charge at Rec Centre

CAS buildings blessed at dawn

When Rec Park Centre board chair Sara Chapman stood down at this year’s AGM, Tyler Langford stepped up to take over the role.

Tyler and new office manager Amanda Tait have both served on the board; Amanda as co-chair with Sara, a role she had to relinquish before taking up her new position. Amanda explained, “I can’t be on the board because I’m officially employed by the board.”

Tyler said: “We’re both really passionate about the incredible facility this is, and the opportunities it provides for the community, and the different aspects of what we can have up here.”

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

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

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.”

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Just minutes prior to 5am on Monday, a quiet, expectant huddle of people gathered at the newly established entranceway to Golden Bay High School.

The occasion heralded the opening of a block of nine classrooms and a whare wānanga. Standing proudly at each side of the entrance are two impressive pou.

Enveloped in darkness, people greeted one another with hugs before spinetingling sounds of pūtātara rang out, the outline of the whare wānanga – representing a double-hulled waka – barely discernible in the darkness. Upon entering the building, the ceremony continued with a karakia and speeches of acknowledgement and gratitude towards all involved.

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The impressive fleet of floats was matched by a large crowd who lined both sides of Tākaka’s Commercial Street.

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.”

Bringing up the rear, the main attraction – Santa – cruised past in his “sleigh”, accompanied by Mrs Claus and a pair of elves. "I didn’t see anyone on the naughty list,” said Mr Claus.

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The climate is always changing, and this year was no exception. Here’s a summary of what I observed this last year.

Last summer was one of the wettest and warmest on record.

This led to challenges in the garden. For example, garlic rust was very prevalent with few people I know being unaffected, resulting in smaller bulbs at harvest time. Warm, wet weather conditions proliferate fungal disease infestations. Other crops were also affected, such as tomatoes – with blight causing fruit to rot on the vine, root rot in aubergines and capsicum. Celery succumbed later in autumn too, and dwarf beans that touched the ground rotted more easily.

Fruit was also influenced by disease, affecting yields. My nectarines and peaches swelled up nicely with the additional moisture to the tree’s roots, but regular rain then caused the fruit to rot on the tree. Sad, as I was so looking forward to them.

Only the early Red Haven peaches that ripened in January gave me some edible fruit, most needing to be preserved.

The wet pattern continued into autumn with higher than usual rainfall. Crops liking moisture, such as kūmara and potatoes, sweetcorn and pumpkins, all did well. But the wet did make bed preparation more challenging. Curing kūmara with minimal sunny days proved tricky. At home I sheet-mulched most of the beds that had summer crops in with horse manure and hay, instead of working the ground and sowing green crops.

Thankfully, winter wasn’t as wet as usual but it was still warm, apart from some frosty mornings. Winter crops grew well, as did the weeds, adding to gardening efforts. The clear weather, however, did allow time to complete various outdoor tasks like winter pruning. At Fertile Ground we even had time to erect a hothouse.

Spring has been drier than normal, which was good for early fruit pollination and fruit set. It also enabled early bed preparation. Garlic rust was not as bad as this time last year (although many people I hear are trialling various diseaseprevention treatments). El Niño strengthened in the Pacific, bringing strong winds like the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lola into Golden Bay, but thankfully not causing much damage to trees or infrastructure.

As summer is progressing, the warm, dry weather and windy patches are making soil dry out, highlighting the need to mulch

A good crop of veggies from Fertile Ground. Photo: Sol Morgan.

to conserve water. Crops are growing well, with less disease observed and we are still getting some small patches of rain, benefiting spring growth.

Hopefully by Christmas many of us will be harvesting delicious summer crops for the festive feasts, with fresh potatoes, early tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, plenty of salads and fresh herbs to accompany them, topped off with early plums and some strawberries.

Bon appétit!

SOL’S GARDEN JOBS FOR JANUARY Vegetable care: Complete leek planting with a dibber.

Harvest garlic, shallots, and onions, once tops flop. Sun-dry a few days, clean up, and hang in dry cool spot.

Plant Brassicas in shady spot and Bt-spray weekly.

Keep mounding/mulching potatoes, yams, and corn.

Lift kumara runners back onto bed or trim.

Remove shield bugs to avoid damage.

Thin carrots and beetroot and mound.

Stake crops for seed saving, like lettuce.

Feed asparagus with compost and mulch.

Mulch to conserve soil moisture.

Irrigate well as needed, early morning best.

Make compost as you weed.

Hothouse: Propagate winter crops like cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Keep ventilated, well-watered, and fed. Spray with soap or garlic and pyrethrum vs aphids. Replace yellow sticky cards.

Sow in trays for transplanting: All seeds 24 and 27 January.

Spring onions and leafy greens (celery, spinach, spinach beet, silver beet, lettuce, endive, cabbages, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts) (also 8-9 Jan). Herbs and flowers, eg aster (best 7 and 24 Jan).

Sow direct: All seeds 24 and 27 January. Salads, spring onions (also 8-9 Jan). Corn, zucchini, pumpkin/squash, and cucumbers, French and climbing beans (also 1, 10, 28-29 Jan). Carrots, beetroot, radish, parsnip (also 3-5, 30-31 Jan).

Flowers, eg bishop’s flower (best 7 and 24 Jan).

Plant: Best 11-22 Jan. Salad greens, spinach, cabbages, celery, leeks, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, late tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini. Late potatoes (best 2 and 29 Jan).

Flowers, eg marigolds.

Summer fruit pruning: best 1-22 January.

Avoid gardening: 12 January (New Moon) and 26 January (Full Moon).

Herb care: Harvest seeds for cooking, eg parsley and coriander.

Harvest herbs for drying.

Sow most annual herbs outdoors.

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Replace pheromone in traps vs moths.

Summer prune, especially stone fruit and big tree cuts.

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Keep spraying Bt on berries vs caterpillars.

Insert trichodowels vs silverleaf fungus.

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Tramping enthusiast Nicola Hill crossing the Kaituna river. Photos: Rosa Volz.

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pākihi and dense podocarps. Towards the summit there are views of dramatic sandstone bluffs on the sheer slopes of Mt Haidinger. The track then travels steeply downwards through slippery, poorly marked terrain for about two kilometres, before emerging to the welcome sight of Kaituna Forks.

After crossing at Kaituna Forks via a basic log bridge and hand wire, the track becomes wide, flat, and well-benched for three or so kilometres. It then traverses multiple recently remediated slip sites, before passing remnants of the original gold workings as a brief detour from the main track. The Kaituna Goldfield was first worked in 1859 and continued until the late 1800s, although little gold was ever recovered. The remainder of the track from the workings follows what was part of the pack-horse track to the Kaituna Goldfield. The carpark will be a welcome sight.

What the trampers say: “It was great advice to start on the West Coast side, as the last three kilometres from the forks is a well-formed track. The open tops near Knuckle Hill were very beautiful.”

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The open tussock-covered plains of the Kaituna Track.

Go in for tree management - nursery head included (5) He spins yarn from corn a true creation (9) Time for logic - even if it is revolting (7) Dream I replace sleepy- head in going backwards (7) Once the source of the daily grind? (5,5) Worry about bar on neck (4) Learn tons, not so extraordinarily light (7) I get caught in a snare, set with no time to wander about (7) Carbon date the pen (4) Top hood may call star with hesitation (10) Some retro car I naturally go for. Blow it! (7) Performance based on rice-pudding and soft rock without carbon (7) They watch gold I’d return to a strange scene (9) By the sound of it, I’m the band’s vocalist. Topping!

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Walk: Kaituna Track.

Distance: 21km one way. Allow 8-10hrs.

Difficulty: Hard.

Terrain: Most of this track is described by the Department of Conservation (DOC) as a “route” – correctly signaling that it is challenging terrain, requiring trampers to navigate without markers and with a good level of fitness. Walking from west to east, the track traverses a rough logging road, open tussockcovered plains, two saddles, multiple river crossings, and a very long, steep downhill section to Kaituna Forks. The final stretch is a flat, well-graded walking track along the Kaituna Valley.

Access/parking: There is plenty of parking at both ends of the track.

Tips and tricks: The track is logistically challenging and will require trampers to have transportation to/from each end, or a key swap arrangement. The GB Weekly recommends walking the track west to east, to avoid a prolonged steep climb from Kaituna Forks. Monitor the weather prior to departure, as there is no bridge at the Kaituna Forks end of the trail, and the river is impassable in flood. Navigation equipment in the form of GPS is recommended (The GB Weekly used the NZ Topo50 app).

The track is a full day’s walk from Whanganui Inlet. Travelling south, the track bisects the Wakamarama/Burnett Range south of Mt Haidinger, linking the West Coast with the Aorere Valley – this is known as the “Kaituna gap”.

Starting from the Dry Road Carpark (on Whanganui Inlet) the track follows an overgrown logging road for several kilometres.

In a former life, the road provided access to native timbers from the privately owned Taitapu Estate to the west and south of Knuckle Hill. In 1985, the estate was purchased by the Crown and eventually absorbed into the Kahurangi National Park.

From the Knuckle Hill turnoff, the track becomes a route, undulating gently upwards through mixed podocarp forest, emerging onto open pākihi basins dominated by mānuka and tussock. Climbing the first of two saddles, you’ll find stunning views west across Whanganui Inlet, then 360-degrees views to Knuckle Hill and inland across the Wakamarama/Burnett range.

The track traverses the ridgeline through tall podocarp and beech trees, dips into a valley with multiple stream crossings, before continuing to a second saddle through areas of open

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9am-1pm WƌŽĐƵƌĞŵĞŶƚ dĞĂŵ ƌŝŐŚƚ ŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ŽůůŝŶŐǁŽŽĚ͘ ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĐŽŽů ĂŶĚ ĐĂůŵ ŝŶ Ă ĨĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ůĞĚ /Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ͕ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ Ă ĚLJŶĂŵŝĐ͕ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝǀĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now 9am-1pm ĂŶĚ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ĚƌŝǀĞŶ͘ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ƐƚĂĨĨ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŶĚ at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211. dŚĞ ƌŝŐŚƚ ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂŶ ĞdžĐĞƉƚŝŽŶĂů ŵƵůƚŝͲƚĂƐŬĞƌ͕ ŚĂǀĞ ƐƵƉƌĞŵĞ 9am-1pm ŽƵƌ ƉůĂŶĞƚ͊ /Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ͕ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ Ă ĚLJŶĂŵŝĐ͕ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝǀĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů HOUSE for sale in Clifton, three bedrooms, one bathroom, ĂƚƚĞŶƚŝŽŶĂů ƚŽ ĚĞƚĂŝů͕ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ĂŶĂůLJƐĞ ĚĂƚĂ͕ ƉƌŽďůĞŵ ƐŽůǀĞ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ 9am-1pm ϯϱ н ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ŶĞŐŽƚŝĂďůĞ͘ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ƐƚĂĨĨ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŶĚ 1700m2 section, three-bay shed. Asking $750,000. Ph 027 8.30am-5pm ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĐŽŽů ĂŶĚ ĐĂůŵ ŝŶ Ă ĨĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů ďĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ůĞĚ

dŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ă ũŽď ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůLJ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů ŽƵƌ ƉůĂŶĞƚ͊ 326 2016.

Be Safe!

ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚΛŚĞĂůƚŚƉŽƐƚ͘ĐŽ͘Ŷnj ĂŶĚ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ĚƌŝǀĞŶ͘ ϯϱ н ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ŶĞŐŽƚŝĂďůĞ͘

ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ϭϵ ŽĨ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ ϮϬϮϰ dŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ă ũŽď ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůLJ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů

/Ŷ ƌĞƚƵƌŶ͕ LJŽƵ ǁŝůů ũŽŝŶ Ă ĚLJŶĂŵŝĐ͕ ƉŽƐŝƚŝǀĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚŝǀĞ ƚĞĂŵ͘ zŽƵ ǁŝůů LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE

ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚΛŚĞĂůƚŚƉŽƐƚ͘ĐŽ͘Ŷnj 7 Commercial Street, Takaka ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞ ĨĂŶƚĂƐƚŝĐ ƐƚĂĨĨ ďĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ĐĂƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŶĚ Established client base on east side of the Bay. Email:goldenbay@hammerhardware.co.nz

ŽƵƌ ƉůĂŶĞƚ͊ Website: www.hammerhardware.co.nz Ph 027 206 6418 ƚŚ

Phone: 03 525 7265

ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ϭϵƚŚ ŽĨ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ ϮϬϮϰ

Support Worker/Coach ϯϱ н ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ͕ ŶĞŐŽƚŝĂďůĞ͘

Start as casual 16 hours (+ sleepovers & weekends)

dŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ă ũŽď ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůLJ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů

ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŵĞŶƚΛŚĞĂůƚŚƉŽƐƚ͘ĐŽ͘Ŷnj

Rural

ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ &ƌŝĚĂLJ ϭϵƚŚ ŽĨ :ĂŶƵĂƌLJ ϮϬϮϰ

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

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

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Mangarakau, Golden Bay 115 Snake Creek Road

Live in Paradise & Make an Income

48.6Ha

2

1

1

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

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Ray White Golden Bay

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606

billy.kerrisk@raywhite.com

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

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

Holiday Closure In line with most solicitors Ray White Golden Bay will be closed until Tuesday the 9th January.

We wish you all a Safe and Happy New Year!

DO get a professional Building Inspection done before you buy

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

This Was Our 2023 23 New Tenants

Local

Community Support

22 Houses SOLD

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

The ITM Tākaka Team wish you all a Safe and Happy New Year.

Start the year off right by checking in on your mates. This time of year can be hard for some so if we all make the effort to check on a friend, a work colleague, your local tradie or your neighbour, just having that conversation can help.

Keep safe on the roads and water, and look after each other.

2024 we are ready for you!!!

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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.

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 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.

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

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

Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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.

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

FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432.

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

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

Warn & ASSOCIATES

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

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.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Scaffold Solutions Edge Protection Site Fencing

Golden Bay Scaffold Ltd 027 569 6483 12

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

ANNIE'S massage. Vouchers available. Ph 027 454 6706.

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

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.

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate).

First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

FAIRHOLME GALLERY, 637 East Tākaka Road.

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

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.

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

Season’s Greetings

CLOSED 1 & 2 JAN

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:

22 December 2023 – 14 January 2024 Please note additional surcharge applies

Open again for appointments as normal from: 15 January 2024

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

OPTIMISING HEALTH

Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions.

Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome.

Working with individuals, children and babies.

Ph 027 338 9504

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

Call us on 0800 PhysEx (749 739) for further information or to book your appointment.

Yours in Health The PhysEx Team

Marjo van Dijk Structural Integration & Clinical Myofascial Practitioner

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?

www.structuralbalance.co.nz

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

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

Dip Aud

Lisa Simons

Ear wax removal

Dip Aud

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

Ear wax removal

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

027 255 0570

027 255 0570

12 Motupipi Street, Takaka

H ealing with Grac e &

021346642 ♥ 027 410 4884

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

H e al ing with G rac e Paul 027 772 7334

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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

Opening Night

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

Ph 027 525 7007.

Open 10am-4pm.

Wayward Rabbit Studio www.earthseagallery.com st

Friday 21 October 5 – 8 pm

Hatmaker & Plant Dyed Clothing

56 Commercial St Takaka walk through Earth Gems Nursery

Working Studio Open 10 – 2 ish Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 30 Commercial St, Takaka beside the Cinema

Handmade, Unique and Made in the Bay

Look at my Hat Making workshop and join in unbundling process where the leaves are remo from the fabric to reveal the leaves prints @ 7pm

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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.

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

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Food available from 11am every day.

Coffee available from Salt and Soil caravan from 8am.

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late.

Bookings ph 03 970 3992.

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.

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights.

TOTOS CAFÉ – PIZZA: Now 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.

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.

NO service at St Andrews.

Kahurangi Christian Church Sunday 31 December, 5pm Parapara

Contact Lauren Swafford, 027 629 8111 “May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him,” Romans 15:13

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

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER OPEN DAY AT "ROCKVILLE" MUSEUM. Come and be a part of history. Also, car boot sale $10/site. Ph Pam 021 0297 7367.

WEDNESDAY 3 JANUARY COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

BOARD GAMING AT ONEKAKA HALL. 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

LATER EVENTS GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. The next deadline is Tuesday 8 January for the edition of Friday 12 January 2024.

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

SATURDAY 6 JANUARY MOTUPIPI HALL NEW YEAR BOOK FAIR, 10am-2pm. Books and produce.

Motupipi Hall

NEW YEAR BOOK FAIR

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The GB Weekly office is closed for the holidays, reopening at 9am on Monday 8 January 2024

There will be no paper Friday 5 January The first paper for 2024 will be 12 January

Open 10am - 2pm Books and produce

Friday 29th December 4:00 Migration (PG) 8:00 Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom 2D (M) Saturday 30th 5:00 The Old Oak (M) 8:00 Stop Making Sense (Remastered) (G) Sunday 31st 4:00 Next Goal Wins (PG) Monday 1st january Happy New Year!

Wednesday 3rd 5:30 Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom 3D (M) Note this one is in 3D!!

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Pohara Hall Twilight Summer Market

Collect your Summer Reading Adventure Pack from all Tasman District Libraries from Monday 18 December.

CRAFTY!

Friday 5 January

Tuesdays 9, 16 & 23 January 10am-12pm Drop in

10am - 12pm Drop in

Escape the Sun With Some Lego Fun !

Stand Up Paddle Boards Hire and Sales Season and Summer Passes available Guided Tours, Freedom Rental and equipment for sale Coffee and Ice Cream at Tata Beach

This is a great indoor market with something for everyone, so mark the date in your calendar for an enjoyable evening out, rain or shine

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Friday 12th January 5pm - 7.30pm

Taking site bookings at $10 per site 0272639220 - poharahall@gmail.com

29 Cornwall Place, Tata Beach

www.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz

The Mussel Inn

Storywalks

Thursdays 11, 18 & 25 January 2pm - 3pm

Friday 12 January 10am - 1pm Drop in

Make a Nature Journal!

Booknic

Monday 15 January 2pm - 4pm Drop in

Wednesday 24 January 11am - 1pm Drop in at the Washbourn Gardens Tākaka Playground

Coming Up...

Fri 29th

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

Tennyson St Pōhara

Sun 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with THE DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS, KONTIKI, SPINOZA. Limited tickets available @ undertheradar. $40 gate sales from 5pm.

2 Motupipi Street, Takaka

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

JANUARY

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CULTURE EMBASSY – Afro world music, $20 door.

Saturday 6th Jan

Thu 4th

SEASIDE SLOTHS. $20 tickets, $25 door.

A&P Show Night 20th Jan

Sat 6th

NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY. $20 door.

Sun 7th

NEWTOWN FOLKSTEADY (unplugged)

The Gypsy Pickers Dust & Gold SLAM!

Wed 10th ODESSA. $20 door.

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

Sat 13th TUSEKAH - supported by OSCAR LADELL & HOOT. $15 door.

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

For more info & bookings: www.gatherings.co.nz

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O/O $620,000

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96 Hamama Road, HAMAMA QUALITY GRAZING & A LOVELY HOME Rarely do blocks of this size and quality come to the market, and just 5 minutes from Takaka!

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Viewings by appointment

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3 Ruataniwha Drive, Collingwood YOUR HOME, YOUR WAY! Seize the opportunity to build your dream home on this 1078sqm flat, north-facing section in Collingwood.

Adjacent to the local area school field and above the township. Act now – call to us today for all the information!

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Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Viewings by appointment

May the coming year be filled with joy, laughter, and success.

Happy New Year!

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

$1,650,000 + GST (if any) 35 Carlyle Street, Clifton

303 McCallum Road, KOTINGA

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE IN CLIFTON Thiss lovely home and land opportunity in Clifton, with 12 ha of good grazing, with well fenced paddocks. There are three bedrooms upstairs, & a modern kitchen, & a downstairs “rumpus room”. Call James today.

BACK TO NATURE This stunning 15.5288-hectare, native bush block is ready for its new keeper. The elevation secures superb views of the Kahurangi National Park, Anatoki river & out to sea. The block is easily accessible via right of way. Call us today.

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

O/O $599,000

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29 Rototai Road, TAKAKA

$798,000 + GST (if any) 25 Motupipi Street, TAKAKA

CLOSE TO TOWN & SCHOOL This lovely home is within easy reach to the locals schools & Rototai Beach. Just imagine how easy your daily routine will be. The kitchen area is warm & sunny, with a separate lounge. Give Belinda a call today.

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Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 027 525 8255

6 McDonald Pl, COLLINGWOOD SUPERIOR LIVING You are sure to fall in love with the beautifully landscaped section and modern, elegant home. Positioned above Collingwood. There is an office, laundry & third toilet, along with internal access garaging.

Vacant and ready for its new owner.

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

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399 Glenview Road, MOTUPIPI MUST VIEW ON GLENVIEW A perfect blend of modern design, spacious living, and in a desirable location. Newly constructed with effortless indoor, outdoor flow and a superb rural outlook. With landscaping complete all you have to do is move in and enjoy! Call now.

Asking $1,175,000 221 Patons Rock Rd, PATONS ROCK

Viewings by appointment

38 Rangihaeata Rd, Rangihaeata SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT This unique property which has that “je ne sais quoi” feel to it. Popular lifestyle area, close to town, rural feel & established community. Yurt living with separate bedroom & bathroom plus large workshop & artist studio. Get in touch today.

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ANNIE’S NIRVANA BACKPACKER Centrally located iconic accommodation. Deceptively spacious & licenced for 28 pax. With a fully self-contained separate owners’ accommodation. It is YHA approved. Call me for all of the information and to view.

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Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

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Jana McConnon Salesperson 021 245 2197

Mickayla Ormsby Salesperson 027 297 8477

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