The GB Weekly - 3 February 2023

ALISTAIR HUGHES

Anyone who decided to let the wet weather stop them cheering on our intrepid mariners at the 25th Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race last Sunday missed a hugely enjoyable event. Somehow, Tata Beach magically remained the only rain-free region of Golden Bay throughout the contest, with calm, warm water ideal for race conditions.

An impressive seven vessels were lined up for some intense scrutiny from judges Grant Knowles, Martin Potter and Mark Sparks. Entries ranged from the florally adorned elegance of the Tataitian s raft,

to the intimidating brutalism of the IcoNZ “battleship”, and the tiny but determined boat and crew of the Unicorn Princesses Meanwhile, the sleek lines of the good ship SS Bob suggested a lean and mean turn of speed.

During judging, brightly costumed crews took the opportunity to slyly eye their competition. The fiercely horned helmets of the Norse/NZ bird-blended Vikekos showed they meant business, while two yellow-faced Minions projected calm confidence beside their banana-shaped craft.

But as the race began, it was the most innocuous of the boats that quickly took

the lead – Octy the Octopus – rounding the first buoy well ahead of the others using the frenetic method of a “human outboard motor”. They were 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 rounding the second marker, a close competitor appeared to decide the Octopus’s unorthodox method of propulsion was not to be tolerated. A brief aquatic melee took place, much to the delight of the crowd on the beach.

This confusion allowed the remaining

contenders to regain some distance, but the barely afloat Octopus hung onto their lead, exhaustedly kicking their way back to shore. The Tataitians smoothly docked shortly afterwards, and the other competitors followed, their boats in various stages of disintegration.

A thorough clean-up of saturated cardboard followed before the results were announced; judges allowing the Octopus’s leg-powered victory in accordance with the rules and awarding them race winners.

The Tataitians took consolation in...

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The Tataitians round the first race marker in hot pursuit of the leader in last Sunday’s Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race. Photo: Rose Hughes.

In Youth Work

Youth work training programme

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Golden Bay’s youth sector is to receive a boast, with a training programme designed to help youth workers and youth volunteers attain an entry level qualification in Youth Work.

The Fundamentals of Youth Work Programme provides participants with support as they work towards a NZQA Level 3, 44 credit Certificate in Youth Work. The qualification is targeted at new or potential entrants into the youthwork sector, including those currently working (paid or voluntary) with youth.

Participants will develop skills and competencies to enable them to support young people in a culturally and ethically safe way.

The qualification provides a pathway for entry into careers in the youth-development sector, and gives access to subjects that may not have been offered in the school curriculum.

The interactive training program will be delivered by a team of experienced youth and community workers, who are affiliated to the Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective. The main part of the training will be delivered in Kotinga Hall during the Easter school holidays, 17-21 April. Class times are 9am5pm.

After the training week, participants will have four months to evidence putting their learning into practice in their workplace, or where they volunteer. Ongoing mentoring and support will be provided along with opportunities to participate in shared learning initiatives.

Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective co-

ordinator Paul McConachie is excited to be bringing the programme to Golden Bay for the first time.

“There are some amazing youth development programmes already in place in Golden Bay, that are making such a positive difference to the lives of young people and the community as a whole, “ says Paul. “A greater pool of locally based youth workers and young leaders who have the skills, knowledge and competencies to support rangatahi will ensure these programmes continue to meet the needs of our community.”

Participation in the training programme

is free, thanks to funding received from the Department of Internal Affairs, Rata Foundation, Tasman District Council, Network Tasman Trust and support from Golden Bay Workcentre Trust. Spaces are limited, so interested people are encouraged to register their interest with Tullia Wilson, at the Youth Habitat (see advertisement on this page). An information session about the training and respective qualification is being held on Wednesday 23 February, 5-6pm, at the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust, 84 Commercial Street. All interested participants (and parents) are encouraged to attend.

A new training programme for youth workers is coming to Golden Bay. Above: Local youth workers Tullia Wilson and Jess Jacquier at The Youth Habitat. File photo.

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Cruise ship calls in to Golden Bay

JO RICHARDS

Last Thursday morning, residents at the southern end of Golden Bay awoke to the sight of a large cruise ship anchored close to shore near Tarakohe.

The Europa 2 , one of several cruise ships operated by Hamburg-based company Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, is a 42,830 tonne vessel with a length of 225m, manned by a crew of 380, and designed to cater for up to 500 passengers in five-star luxury. Online travel reviewer Cruise Critic wrote of the Europa 2: “Its contemporary good looks, museum-quality art and chic furnishings make it feel more like a luxe European boutique hotel than a cruise vessel.”

The ship’s short stay in the Bay was one of 13 scheduled port calls made around New Zealand during its 18-day voyage from Auckland to Sydney.

The Europa 2’s arrival at Tarakohe caused quite a stir, with the resulting chatter on social media showing the local community divided between those who welcomed the tourism dollar and others who highlighted the environmental impacts of ocean cruising.

General criticism of the cruise industry is that it is inherently unsustainable due to, amongst other things, the consumption of “dirty” fuel oil, damage to ecosystems from the introduction of alien marine species via ballast water, the use of toxic antifouling hull coatings, and large amounts of food waste.

According to information provided by Hapag-Lloyd, the company’s fleet recently switched from heavy fuel oil to marine gas oil, which produces lower emissions of sulphur, particulate matter and soot. Europa 2 is also equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system, enabling it to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 95 per cent. Regarding antifouling, Hapag-Lloyd claims the coatings used on its vessel are free from tributyl tin compounds and the ship employs ballast water treatment to prevent contamination of coastal waters with alien organisms.

On the benefits side, it’s unclear how much the visit contributed to the local economy, but Tasman District Council spokesman Tim O’Connell said it was a positive development. “We were pleased to have the Europa 2 visit Golden Bay last week – we couldn’t do much about the rain that accompanied them during their time here but it’s a welcome sign that tourists are returning to the Top of The South.”

Tim explained that because the ship was anchored, not berthed or moored, council levies were restricted to fees incurred by tourists alighting at Tarakohe Port. “A landing fee of $8 applied per passenger and I understand there were around

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400 passengers coming ashore. So a total in the vicinity of $3,200 was collected.”

Golden Bay Coachlines provided the land transport, shuttling the arrivals around the Bay. “We used four coaches in a continuous loop between Tarakohe harbour and Tākaka village so passengers could hop on and hop off at regular intervals,” explained general manager Arthur Clarence. “Two vans and a smaller bus were used in a similar fashion conveying passengers to and from local attractions such as the beaches and the Pupu Springs.” Arthur said everyone appeared to have a good time. “The passengers were happy, easy going and fun to have on board. Our drivers also enjoyed the experience.”

New Zealand operations manager for Akorn DMC Ben Dale, who coordinated Thursday’s excursion, estimated that, over the course of the day, the majority of the 450 passengers aboard went ashore, with some making more than one trip to and from the ship.

“As it was a day at leisure I don’t have any official stats…but I heard word of numerous small trips and activities booked,” said Ben, adding that passengers appear to have enjoyed their brief time in the Bay. “Feedback from the ship was very positive, they considered the day a big success.”

Although some local businesses had prior knowledge of the visit, many did not. “It was a real surprise to see the cruise ship at Port Tarakohe last Friday morning,” said Golden Bay Promotion Association chair Marg Braggins, pointing out that the visit brought mixed fortunes. “I’ve received some anecdotal feedback from local business owners and it ranges from ‘zero sales’ to ‘the best day’s sales for a long time’.”

One local tourism operator was clearly frustrated after seeing little benefit. Lisa Savage, co-owner of GB Kayaks explained that she did “a lot of work” last year with the cruise ship excursion operator before the arrangement was cancelled early January. “Then on Thursday at 4pm we get a phone call, asking us what we can offer the 400 ‘top end’ German tourists, so we put on a couple of extra staff for the day and waited and waited.” Lisa said she eventually sold four coffees and had one cruiser ask for a discount on a guided tour.

As international tourism rebounds after a difficult few years, cruise ships are returning to region with 10 booked through the 2023/24 season. But it’s uncertain whether a stop in Golden Bay will be on the itinerary, according to international marketing lead and business support co-ordinator for Nelson Regional Development Agency Donna Adlam. “I don’t know of any coming into Golden Bay as of yet, but this is very much subject to change, and not confirmed.”

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Passengers from Europa 2, which dropped anchor in Golden Bay last week, spent some time (and money) ashore. Photo: Shelley Grell.

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Sally Gaffney, Golden Bay Museum, ph 525 6268 Beach signs confusing and polluting

I totally agree with Reg Turner’s letter in last week’s paper (GBW, 27/1) that the multitude if signs near the causeway over the lagoon to Milnthorpe beach are not just confusing but also environmentally polluting. I can still remember when the causeway was just a heap of boulders covering the two culverts in the lagune giving access to the beach; no signs or other markings but just being careful when crossing. The small wooden markings on the beach, placed there by Milnthorpe Park creator Dick Nicholls, were there to show the start of the tracks into Milnthorpe Park. We are lucky to have a quiet, unpolluted beach like that where we can still walk the dog at all times of the day, do some fishing, or just relax without being plagued by all sorts of rules and regulations more suited to other beaches in the Bay crowded with holiday makers.

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Review: The Road Dance

Screening Schedule - February

(subtitles) FINAL

In Golden Bay we know more than a little about living in smaller, more remote neighbourhoods, and the importance of bonds with family and the community.

Imagine this isolation magnified several hundred times to a tiny settlement on the Outer Hebridean island of Lewis, off the north-west coast of Scotland. The year is 1916 and the outside world is about is about to intrude on the quiet peaceful life of the villagers, as the Great War brews in Europe.

Young Kirsty Macleod (Hermione Corfield) is our main character, in the unenviable situation of being the main preoccupation of the village’s few eligible bachelors; but having been born with an unusual yearning to become more than a crofter’s wife.

The craggy, treeless island where the same families have lived through generations has an undeniable wild beauty. But with its almost neolithic stone dwellings, the overpowering impression is that nothing has changed in hundreds of years.

Kirsty longs to leave and is almost envious when the young men of the village are conscripted to fight on the Western Front.

The community holds a “road dance” to farewell the brave men of fighting age (four boys barely out of their teens), and one of these is Kirsty’s secret beau, Murdo (Will Fletcher). Like her, he is a more sensitive soul than his neighbours, mocked by his friends for being more interested in poetry than farming and drinking. After a brief confrontation between Murdo and a drunken, jealous neighbour, Kirsty briefly leaves the gathering and is attacked by an unseen assailant.

Kirsty suffers a concussion. The village doctor (Mark Gatiss) keeps her at his cottage overnight for observation. As she gradually realises what has happened, her inability to show Murdo any affection as he leaves, and determination to keep her pregnancy a secret, is heartbreaking. In these less enlightened times, Kirsty would face disgrace and expulsion from her village, which although outwardly benevolent, was still maintained by a blinkered patriarchy that would be unsympathetic to her blameless plight.

Tragedy compounds as inevitable news begins to reach the families whose sons have fallen in Europe.

As Kirsty gradually discovers that she has support from unexpected allies, the reverse might prove true with previously trusted neighbours she has known all her life.

The Road Dance examines a grim and sadly ageless subject. Countless women throughout history never had the chance to tell their story of abuse, but Kirsty finds the courage she needs. While the war is changing the world geopolitically, fighters like her will begin to improve the way society views women.

Despite the subject matter, there is plenty to enjoy about this film. The message may feel modern, but it is also a refreshingly old-fashioned tale. Many have called it a modern “weepy” - a cathartic form of storytelling that runs an audience through a gamut of emotions, to ultimately leave us feeling buoyed up and inspired by the conclusion.

The harsh landscape of Lewis is undeniably stunning, and the performances are compelling. Hermione Corfield seems destined for great things after this performance, but another standout was Alison Peebles as “Old Peggy”. The stern village matriarch initially seems to champion oppressive and archaic morality, but ultimately proves that wisdom does come with age, and a village wise woman is not someone to be trifled with.

For a more lighthearted take on complications in a remote island community, tomorrow night is your last chance to see The Banshees of Inisherin. The very welcome reunion of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson (last combined to great comic effect in 2008’s In Bruges), examines what happens when one of two lifelong friends decides to abruptly end the relationship. Nominated for nine academy awards, this will prove a perfect antidote to a week of gloomy weather.

Fri 24 4:00 The Amazing Maurice (PG) 8:00 We Are Still Here (M)

Sat 25 8:00 Antman & the Wasp: Quantumania (M) FINAL

Sun 26 4:00 Met Opera: La Traviata (PG) $35/$30 8:00 Tar (M)

Ticket Prices:

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:

VALENTINE’S DAY MOVIE:

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, we are screening the remastered Titanic in 3D, the greatest love story in time for Valentine’s Day. Also showing Saturday 11th February, both at 7.30.

ENCORE SCREENINGS

We have 4 popular films that we are screening for the last time on this programme. Be quick to catch them before they go for good!

Movie Descriptions

THE NIGHT OF THE 12TH (M) (subtitles) Drama/Thriller 2hrs

An investigator becomes painfully obsessed with a confronting murder case. Sooner or later, every police investigator comes across a case that remains unsolved and that haunts him.

MET OPERA: MEDEA (Cherubini) (M)

Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance.

TITANIC: 25TH ANNIVERSARY 3D (M) Drama/Romance 3hr 10min

James Cameron’s Oscarwinning, romantic epic returns in 3D for this special 25th Anniversary. An actionpacked romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the “unsinkable” Titanic

WE ARE STILL HERE (M) Drama 1hr30m

Eight Indigenous heroes from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific must overcome obstacles in their way so they can finally be masters of their own destiny in this multiprotagonist drama.

THE AMAZING MAURICE (PG) Kids/Family 1hr30m

This story follows Maurice, a streetwise cat, who has the perfect money-making scam. He finds a dumb-looking kid who plays a pipe and has his very own horde of rats.

MET OPERA SEASON RETURNS

For all our Opera fans, we have our first 2 Met Operas screening on this programme. Come along and be swept up by these spectacular productions.

THE ROAD DANCE (M) Drama/True Story/War 2hrs

Inspired by true events, and adapted from the novel of the same name, this period drama centres on a young woman in a small community on the Isle of Lewis in the years leading up to World War I.

MET OPERA: LA TRAVIATA (Verdi) 3hrs 15m

Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera’s ultimate heroines— in Michael Mayer’s vibrant production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy.

TAR (M) Drama/Music 2hr40m

Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, the groundbreaking conductor of a major German Orchestra. We meet Tár as she’s preparing for a muchanticipated live performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (M) 1hr 50m Romance

A filmmaker learns more about love than she expected while filming her childhood friend’s assisted marriage in this British rom-com starring Lily James and Oscar winner Emma Thompson.

ANTMAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (M) 2hr Action

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp, this time sees them and their families exploring the Quantum Realm.

ALISTAIR HUGHES

Fall armyworm invasion danger

Fall armyworm is a threat to a wide range of cereal and vegetable crops and is spreading across New Zealand.

JOYCE WYLLIE

A new exotic larvae may be lurking under leaves in our gardens and paddocks. This unwanted pest, the fall armyworm (FAW), is native to the Americas but since 2016 has been spreading around the world.

FAW feeds on over 350 plant species, preferring cereals and vegetables like corn, beans, asparagus, peas, kūmara, brassicas, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes.

The adults and larvae are highly mobile, with moths able to fly up to 500km before laying eggs. Newly hatched larvae form a strand of silk and become windborne. They can also travel on storm fronts, and it is possible that is how they arrived in New Zealand from Australia. FAW have been found in maize crops on the West Coast, so it is important that Golden Bay gardeners and farmers are aware.

Adult moths are nocturnal with brown-grey forewings and cream-coloured hind wings, and are most active during late summer/early autumn. Eggs are pale yellow, laid on leaves in masses of 150 to 200, covered with a protective layer of scales which appears as a silky furry substance.

Young larvae are green-brown, becoming darker as they mature. The head has a distinctive pale “Y” marking and four black dots on the last body segment, forming a square shape.

Larvae feeding on stems and leaves cause damage and if infestation is severe, plants are defoliated. On corn, the larvae attack the ear, silks, and cobs. Graeme McCleely from PGG Wrightson reports that they are checking maize crops regular-ly and working alongside Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), but no FAW has been found here.

It is important that any suspected findings are reported to Biosecurity New Zealand, as early detection will help protect New Zealand’s primary sector. It is not something we want to discover here, but farmers and growers are encouraged to look under leaves and be vigilant.

If any unusual symptoms are seen on plants or there is a possible sighting of the pest as an adult, eggs, or larvae, MPI request that you take a photograph and call the Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline ph 0800 80 99 66, or report online at report.mpi.govt.nz/pest.

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Everyone has their day at the Tākaka Dog Trials

TĀKAKA DOG TRIALS 2023 RESULTS

Long Head: Open, 1st, Eion Herbert and Bell (Tapawera) 98 pts; 1st Local, Grant Wyllie and Mate (Kaihoka) 94 pts.

Short Head & Yard: Open, 1st, Neil Evans and Lad (Banks Peninsula) 97 pts; 1st Local, Grant Wyllie and Mate 89 pts.

Zig-Zag Hunt: Open, 1st, Ross MacKenzie and Deeve (Wairau Valley) 94 pts; 1st Local, Grant Wyllie and Dodge 93 pts.

Straight Hunt: Open, 1st, Nicole Pope and Reign (Cheviot) 94 pts; 1st Local, Scott Archbold and Trooper (Patarau) 91 pts.

Local maiden dog winners (dog never won an Open):

Long Head: Ian Alach and Dash (Pigville Gully) 92 pts; Short Head: Grant Wyllie and Jackson 89 pts; Zig-Zag: Ellie Miller and Baz (Nguroa) 79 pts; Straight: Ellie Miller and Baz.

Alistair Campbell first “ran a dog” aged 10. That was 78 years ago, but the perennial trialler from Kaikōura was keen to get up and running at last weekend’s Tākaka Dog Trials.

Alistair’s Tom and Lorde were just two of 180 dogs competing in the annual trials, which attracted entries from across the South Island, including a large contingent from Canterbury.

Sitting in his compact “office” at the Upper Tākaka venue on Saturday morning, Tākaka Dog Trial Club secretary Ian Alach was still registering latecomers but had already identified some welcome trends. “There are a lot of young competitors and we have around 30 per cent women. We’re happy about that – they’re the future.”

Three of the four competitions – the Zig-Zag Hunt, the Long Head, and the Short Head and Yard – were running on Saturday morning, with the Straight Hunt scheduled for Sunday.

At the start of the steep Zig-Zag Hunt course, volunteer helper Terry Nalder gave his verdict on this year’s batch of sheep, once again supplied by Kaihoka farmer Grant “Jock” Wyllie. “The sheep are going well – the wind’s not a problem at this stage.” He should know. “I’ve been hanging around dog trials since I was four or five,” said Terry, who has noticed many changes over the decades. “It’s a sport now; some dogs are clockwork – they need every command.” He described the ideal canine competitor: “A good strong-eyed heading dog – you can leave them to it.”

Alistair, who has had “well over 100 dogs”, also knows a thing or two about what makes a winner. Now close to the end of his trialling career, he said the best has been saved until last. “Storm, who was recently given to me, is the best dog I’ve ever known – with a natural ability to work sheep.”

After completing her Zig-Zag run, six-year-old Quake raced back down the hill to be reunited with owner Kelly Tweed. The pair had travelled from Cheviot along with a group of friends, some of whom were acting as judges. Kelly explained that although her aim was to qualify for the South Island and National competitions, she simply enjoyed participating. “It’s

good to have fun with your mates.”

Proving that an old dog doesn’t need new tricks to mix it with the young guns, 14-year-old huntaway Jack put in one of the best runs of the morning. Unlike the other youthful, excitable competitors, Jack stood stock still, not wasting an ounce of energy, until the three sheep were released and the hunt could begin. Owner Dorje Strang, president of the Waimea Dog Trials Club, said Jack wasn’t ready to put his paws up just yet. “He was given to me as a retiree, but he still loves it.”

On a flatter course, away from the hillside, another competition was in full flow. In the Short Head and Yard event, handler and dog work in tandem to collect a trio of sheep at the top of the paddock and guide them through an open gate, before driving them towards a small yard where, all being well, they are coaxed into the enclosure.

In the heat of the day, experienced trialler Eleanor Greenhough from Lower Moutere was shouting instructions to her dog Dee, who was having a tidy run until the sheep reached the yard and refused to play ball.

A couple of runs later, a young Upper Moutere woman, Julie Edwards, had a similar problem with her three-year-old novice Sam. After several attempts to persuade the recalcitrant animals to enter the pen, Julie called off her dog. “That was not good,” she said. “The drives I was happy with, but I had a problem with opening the gate to the yard.” Nevertheless, she remained upbeat. “He’s new to trialling, and I’m still learning.” And she was glad to have made the trip over the Hill. “It’s my first time at Tākaka. It’s cool, awesome.”

On Sunday, the wind dropped, and at the end of the day the final scores were tallied. The results showed Jock Wyllie had enjoyed another successful home trial, being placed as “first local” in three of the four main events, plus a top spot for a maiden dog in the Short Head. He even scooped the raffle prize.

Ian, who was a winner with a maiden dog in the Long Head, summed up this year’s dog trials. “The dogs are happy, the competitors are very happy, and the 31 per cent of competitors from Canterbury said, ‘We’ll see you again next year’.”

JO RICHARDS

Eleanor Greenhough and Dee work in tandem to coax the sheep into the pen. All photos: Jo Richards.

Dog Trial HQ: The club shed and marquee at the course on Harwoods’ farm.

Counting sheep: Jock Wyllie looks over his flock.

Tākaka Dog Trial Club secretary Ian Alach in his office.

Mitchell Hogg gives Frank the go-ahead in the Zig-Zag Hunt.

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Sammy’s vision.

Despite their best efforts, the unseasonal weather has delayed completion of the work. “It’s looking great but not quite there,” said Claire earlier this week. “We’re hoping by the end of this week, fingers crossed.”

The project was sponsored by Creative Communities, Trash Palace, Golden Bay Workcentre Trust and Golden Bay Community Board.

 Retro fitting

 Balustrades

 Window Reputty

 Mirrors

 Fly Screens

 Shower Screens

Ph: 0274109105

E: mohuaglass@gmail.com

JO RICHARDS

Artist Sammy Trimmer (second left), arts worker Claire French (right) and volunteers take a break from mural painting. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Cardboard fleet compete in battle of Tata Beach

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...receiving the most creative senior entry, while the Vikekos took the junior prize in that category. The coveted award of most spectacular sinking went to the brave crew of the SS Bob Special thanks were also given to Golden Bay Kayaks for their support and prizes.

By the time formalities were over, Tata Beach’s magic “weather bubble” had finally burst and the rain poured down. But this did little to dampen the departing crowd’s spirits after such a spectacular return for Golden Bay’s unique and longestablished race.

IcoNZ, the Vikekos and SS Bob compete to round the first race marker.

Race MC Tom Lake explains the course to the IcoNZ crew. The Tataitians accept the award in the Most Creative Senior category. All photos: Rose Hughes.

Young players get their kicks at CAS

JO RICHARDS

Damp weather didn’t dull the enthusiasm of the young footballers who turned out for the Football Holiday Programme in Collingwood.

Last Wednesday’s session, held at Collingwood Area School (CAS), attracted 27 players aged 5-12 and was full of football fun, says Golden Bay Association Football Club president Phil Smith. “The fact it was raining didn’t deter any of them from carrying on and the smiles and laughter was awesome.”

Phil explains that there were good reasons to hold the event in Collingwood – to raise money for the Collingwood RSA and to continue to roll out the sport across the Bay. “…as football is getting bigger it just made sense.”

He thanks CAS for being “super supportive” and says participants benefit in numerous ways. “The lessons in the school holiday program aren’t just about football skills, but also designed to help with self-confidence, respect and, most of all, having fun.”

It has been a while since controversial medium Jeanette Wilson came to town, but she is back next week to run a two-day healing workshop.

Jeanette first came to the public’s attention when the investigative journalists from 20/20 put her to the test, being sceptical about her abilities as a healer and a medium. Jeanette’s own TV3 series Dare to Believe plus an appearance on Good Morning helped show that there really is another world and that pain and restriction can often be released in just minutes.

Jeanette explains that “all healing comes from God/ Source/Divine and as long as there is a sincere desire to be well and an open mind anything is possible”.

On previous visits to Tākaka Jeanette has run evening events showing what is possible with healing. This time around Jeanette is offering a weekend workshop for people to come and learn how to heal. The workshop is 11 and 12 February and runs from 10am until 5pm both days at the Rec Park Centre. Jeanette says “it’s a rare opportunity to develop your own healing abilities with an experienced healer and spiritual teacher”.

See https://vimeo.com/jeanettepsychicsurgeon/4 for a sample of Jeanette’s work and visit www.jeanettewilson. com for more information and to register.

See advertisement on page 19 of this issue.

Perfect for couples, a playground for families and a paradise for hikers!

Some of the 27 young footballers who turned out for the Football Holiday Programme at Collingwood Area School. Photo: Supplied.

Jeanette Wilson back in town

Tēnā koutou e te whānau

20 January: Police are investigating a serious assault of a 30-year-old Nelson male that occurred at Paines Ford carpark. It appears the male was followed there by associates who wished him harm. If you have any information in relation to this incident please contact police quoting file 230121/9910. This can be done anonymously by phoning Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, or police directly on 105.

20 January: A 42-year-old local male was warned for careless driving after a crash on Collingwood-Bainham Main Road.

23 January: A vehicle left insecure at the bottom of Rameka Creek Road was taken for a joyride by some scallywag causing some minor damage. This is a good reminder to lock your vehicles; there are opportunists amongst us especially at this time of year.

23 January: A 48-year-old local male was charged with assault following an altercation with a work colleague.

24 January: A 58-year-old local male was arrested and held in custody charged with cruelty to animals, threatening to kill and resisting arrest. Alcohol was a factor. He next appears in the Nelson District Court 20 February.

25 January: Tākaka Police assisted court bailiffs evicting people from a local property. This was the culmination of an extended civil dispute between parties which the court had ruled on. Police had cause to return to the property later that evening following an altercation. A 69-year-old local male was arrested for assault with a weapon, he has been bailed to appear in the Nelson District Court 31 January. He was also served a trespass notice to accompany his eviction notice.

30 January: A 48-year-old Nelson male was arrested for disorderly behaviour and being unlawfully in a building. He was taken to Nelson Police Station to sober up prior to being released.

Meanwhile, the upper North Island has suffered a major weather event causing widespread damage and some loss of life. Our thoughts are with all the families affected.

Next week our tamariki are back to school. Please slow down on the roads around the schools and school buses. Expect to see us out there policing this. The speed limit past a school bus is 20km/hr.

Helping Hands 525 6226

Singer finds “music family” in Bay

RONNIE SHORT

Many people will by now be familiar with a woman who has a rockstar-quality voice and is to be found singing at various locations around Tākaka or at Motueka’s Sunday market. Beau recently moved to Golden Bay from Hunterville and says she has found her place.

On discovering Golden Bay, Beau found her “music family” who were very welcoming. So, she packed up her caravan, her dog and cat, and drove from Palmerston North.

“It just jelled… I feel like this is where I’m meant to be.”

Singing primarily for pleasure rather than profit, Beau has found singing to be therapeutic. Her performances also bring joy to others, who stop in their tracks to watch, listen, or dance, bringing her “overwhelming moments of happiness”.

Almost unbelievably, Beau has only been singing for three years. She does come from a musical family, so thinks her talent may be in her genes – especially when playing a ukulele came easily. She admits she’s not 100 per cent confident playing it yet, but it’s helpful when writing her own songs.

In her previous life, Beau worked full time as a sales rep and milked cows during weekends, whilst raising her daughter. Then she found herself out of action when kicked in the shoulder by a cow. Now she is unable to take any weight in her right hand and has to use her left hand for most things.

Choosing to focus on the positive things in life, such as singing, Beau is also currently saving hard to buy a computer so she can format her own songs into backing tracks.

“I don’t know what it is – I feel music in my fingertips – and I love it when I’m busking and people give me a thumbs-up. It helps me to buy a better computer; but that’s not important – I just love it.”

Beau sings at open mic nights at The Roots Bar and The Dangerous Kitchen. She has performed a couple of gigs at Molly B’s in Pōhara. Her next gig there is Monday 6 February. Playing covers and originals in a mix of genres, including rock, jazz, blues, and country, Beau is open to performing at private and public functions. Contact her on ph 027 546 6448.

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Ma te wa, Tākaka Pirihimana

Beau finds playing her ukulele helps when composing her original songs. Photo: Ronnie Short.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

ALACH, Mary Letitia Anne “Letty”. 16 February 1924 – 30 January 2023. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Loved wife of the late Terry. Cherished mother of Maurice, Allan and Gill, Ian and Margret and Marlene. Adored grandmother of Kathleen, Richard and Alice, David and Fleurine, Jenny and Shaun, Antonia and Daniel Mead, and Garth and Antonia Sullivan. Great Granny to 10 and Special Nana of 7. Letty’s service will be held at 2pm on Sunday 5 February, at the Tākaka Bowling Club, Hiawatha Lane, Tākaka. Please bring a small plate to share. Messages to 12 Hiawatha Lane, Tākaka, 7110.

AGM NOTICES

COLLINGWOOD Memorial Hall AGM, Monday 13 February 7pm at the hall.

U3A will hold its AGM on Friday 17 February, 10.30am at the Senior Citizens’ Hall. New members welcome.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

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

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

AORERE Playcentre welcomes families to play and learn together for 2023 from 9 February. Monday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am-12.30pm behind Collingwood Area School, aorere@ playcentre.org.nz

TAKAKA Drama Society will be holding auditions for the black comedy musical STIFF, this Sunday, 5 February, 2pm at The Playhouse, Park Ave Tākaka. Don’t miss the fun!

ST John Golden Bay thanks the following businesses that donated prizes for our A&P Show raffles: Bay Takeaway, BP Takaka, Choco Loco, Cleanlink Nelson, Courtyard Café, De-lish Delicatessen, Earth Gems Flowers & Garden, First National Golden Bay, FreshChoice Tākaka, Hammer Hardware, ITM, Molly B’s, NBS, PGG Wrightson, Pipeworx, Pohutukawa Gallery, Tākaka Fuels & Fishing, Take Note, The Dangerous Kitchen and The Wholemeal Café. $1,534 was raised to support local St John services. The raffle winners were Paula (two prizes), Tui (two prizes), Dan, Shelly and Innei.

AL-ANON: Are you affected by someone else’s drinking? Weekly meetings, 1.30pm Monday at the Catholic Hall. All welcome. Ph 0508 425 2666.

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

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic

Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

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

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

Notice of intention to grant lease

Under Section 54 (1) (b) of the Reserves Act 1977, the Tasman District Council is publically notifying an intention to grant a lease to the Mohua MenzShed Incorporated for a term of 30 years of approximately 286 square metres of reserve land for the purpose of a MenzShed workshop.

The land is part of the Golden Bay Showgrounds

Recreation Reserve (commonly known as the Golden Bay Recreation Park) described as Part Section 1 of Section 22 Takaka Block X Waitapu Survey District and contained in Certificate of Title NL62/224.

Tasman District Council is inviting submissions in writing on the above proposal during the submission period from Friday 3 February to Friday 3 March, 2023.

Your submissions will be considered and used to inform the decision on whether to proceed with the lease. Please advise whether you wish to speak in support of your submission at a hearing.The proposal and submission forms can be viewed on the council website as well as our Golden Bay Service Centre and Library.

Submissions can be made online at tasman.govt.nz/ feedback or you can return completed forms by email to info@tasman.govt.nz , or by post to: Reserves & Facilities Manager, Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050.

The Golden Bay Community Trust wish to announce that the first grant funding round is open, and applications can be submitted anytime until 28 February 2023.

Please go to our website www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz to complete our easy, 1-page application form. Grant applications will be considered after the close of the funding round.

The GBCT Grant recipients of Round Two in October 2022 were:

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

THE Wholemeal Café kitchen is hiring! Full-time permanent kitchen hand or chef wanted for a six-month minimum contract, long term ideal. Days and hours will be set and consistent as much as possible, starting from 6am including one weekend day per week minimum. Any level of experience considered if you have an interest in food and willing to work hard in a team. Come in and see Rex or Aydee. Email aydee@ wholemealcafe.co.nz

Are you looking for a time-flexible job with an hourly pay rate above average? If you are astute & a good listener with empathy talk to one of our coaches at TWM, cell 027 627 9255 (Mon-Thu,

Youth Support Worker

PPT 20 hrs/week, plus after hours on the on -call roster

Te Whare Mahana - Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) is seeking a dynamic Youth Support Worker to deliver focused-based, recoveryorientated interventions to service users as part of a multidisciplinary team

The prospective recruit will:

 Hold relevant

mental-health-specific experience

 Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills

 Utilise initiative

 Have a full clean driver’s license

 Be computer literate

The successful candidate will maintain a caseload, participate in a mental health crisis on -call roster and be supported by mental health professionals in an empathetic & collaborative team

For more information, a detailed job description and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage www.twm.org.nz/careers

If this is you, please send your complete application to hr@twm.org.nz.

Registered Nurse

PPT, 18-24 hrs/week

Days and hours negotiable

Te Whare Mahana – DBT Service is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to deliver health- focused support to service users in our residential programme as part of a multidisciplinary team

This individual should demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, utilise initiative, and Mental Health experience would be an advantage

The successful candidate will maintain support for our 6 residents and staff, participate in service planning and crisis management, assist with interagency coordination as part of a supportive and collaborative team, and coordinate infection control activities across the organization

For a detailed job description & application form, please e-mail twm@twm.org.nz, or go to www.twm.org.nz/careers

Applications close until filled

Mariposa is on the hunt for permanent part-time retail sales assistants in both our footwear store and in our jewellery store Dragonfly. The position does include a Saturday shift and could evolve into full time.

The ideal candidate would have a creative flair and enjoy being part of creating our beautiful windows and store displays. An eye for the micro details is certainly an advantage.

Do you have:

• A love for fashion, colour and footwear.

• A positive glass half full approach to life. A solution-based mindset.

• Good communication skills.

• Great attention to deal.

• Are you organised with time management skills

• Enjoy being a part of a close supportive team. If so, then we would love to meet you. To apply for this position, please drop into our Junction Street office, or call 0800-132-500.

LEARNING ASSISTANT

Learning Assistant - Permanent Term Time 10 hours per week

Learning Assistant [For 2023]

Term Time

Fixed Term - Part Time 15 hours per week

Beginning as soon as possible. Both positions could be combined.

For application information please contact the Business Manager, Steph Hartill Phone 0278 744 033 or email steph@gbh.school.nz

Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 7 February 2023

Golden Bay High School

HEALTH

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

Now available in Collingwood on Mondays.

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

Healing with Grace

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

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Brandwood by-the-sea is an absolute waterfront acreage offering you a fully renovated residence, set in parklike grounds, surrounded by wide open spaces, and enjoying views from the mountains of Kahurangi to the waters of the Bay The main house and annexed accommodation unit are of traditional timber framed construction with concrete render over strawbale insulated walls Ancillary buildings provide parking workshop a garden room and a spacious studio suitable for home gym/yoga room There is also an agricultural barn About half of the 3 77 ha property is currently grazed For a full information pack more images Virtual Tour or an appointment to view, contact Billy We invite all offers for consideration by closed Tender on 2nd March 2023 Viewings are strictly by prior appointment

Billy Kerrisk Licenced Agent & Business Owner 0276085606

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Secreted away on a quiet coastal back road this gorgeous Villa gets' grandstand views over the Bay and is so utterly private that nobody will know you are here! Just over a five minute drive from town, the gravel driveway and neatly clipped hedges welcome you, and while the Villa entrance and covered verandah are classic, the interior has been beautifully modernised, featuring a farmhouse kitchen with double oven and butlers sink taking in the sea views and a luxurious bathroom both with under tile heating The four bedrooms are voluminous and french doors frame the private sea views Wander down through the gardens to the beach and enjoy a stroll at low tide or a Kayak at high tide Offers invited over $1m by Tender, closing 23rd February

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.

BLINDS, Luxaflex® has been adding style and sophistication to New Zealand windows since the 1950’s. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for a free measure and quote, ph Tracey 027 440 0071.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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

ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396,

hello@elementalbuild.nz

EXPERIENCED hammerhand/cabinetmaker/stonemason seeking full- or part-time employment. Please ph 027 919 1326. 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.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405

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

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING

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

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.

11:00 - 11:30am

1:00 - 1:30pm

2:00 - 2:30pm

Here is an irisistable minuture lifestyle property in the heart of the Bay This comfortable modern home is fully double glazed and offers two upstairs bedrooms and one on the ground floor The 42sqm garage/workshop houses the laundry and a toilet, and is suitable for a home business An extra water tank gives you the freedom to garden as much as you want and there are already plenty of fruit trees For anyone wanting to keep a few animals, or keep the free range kids in check, the boundary is fully fenced, plus one small paddock for your milking goat Offers are invited by closed Tender at 4pm on Tuesday 28th February 2023

Step back in time at this Retro beach house at Patons Rock Beach Offered for sale for the first time ever, it comes ready to walk in and holiday This two bedroom Lockwood home sits atop a concrete block basement, providing garaging for two vehicles and plenty of storage - it is as "easy care" as they come! From the wrap around deck you can look between the beachfront houses to see what the tide is doing Easy to carry your SUP to the beach via the walkway across the road, or launch your boat from the beach As you can see, it has been a while since this bach was in regular use, and apart from the new hot water cylinder everything is original Offers over $700 000 will be presented by closed Tender 2pm on 16th February 2023

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147.

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

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

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

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

263 Patons Rock Road || Tender, closing 16th February, 2pm

15 Charlett Point Road, Rangihaeata || Tender, closing 23rd February, 2pm

Onekaka Dream Home

3 77 hectare

5995sqm

5258sqm

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

TILER. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

TRACKS curtain, 10 colours, double and various bracket lengths. Curtain liners, blockout, triplewoven, sunteen, plenty gorgeous fabrics and sheers from NZs leading textile houses. Imagine designs, in Z fuel stop, Tākaka.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

FOUND. At the A&P Show: six hats - two yellow, two dark blue, one black/red, one Vissla cap. Child’s grey dinosaur skivvy, small dark green pottery vase, patterned saucer. Ph 027 344 3316 or email goldenbayshow@gmail.com

LOST. Brightly coloured, chunky Guatemalan beaded bracelet with strong magnetic clasp. Approximately 2cm wide. Treasured gift from my Guatemalan grand-daughter. Please ph 027 363 1888.

WANTED / Hiahia

A competent tennis player (or three) to play, casually, a oncea-week game at the Collingwood courts with a local retired woman, recently widowed but not ready to hang up her racket yet! Ph 027 747 8255.

GRAZING for two horses, short or long term. Please ph/txt Ian 0274 540 766 or 524 8984.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi

SEEKING landscape/established garden development/ maintenance opportunities one-two days per week (negotiable). General chainsaw work, hedge trimming, weedeating, lawns, general handyman. Honest, particular, reliable, punctual. Ph Joshua 027 923 5880.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

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

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 nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. 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.

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ/PIZZERIA. Open 11am-5pm, weather permitting. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com. Totaranui hill.

WHOLEMEAL CAF É , 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

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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 - 12 and 26 February; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 5 and 19 February.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm Sundays.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship and Communion at 10am. There will be a shorter service today, followed by morning tea and a congregational meeting in the Church Hall.

Sunday Service at 10am

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 4th HORIZONE – As is where is Waitangi special, $15

Wed 8th NIGEL GAVIN & SONIA WILSON - multicultural acoustic, $15

Sat 11th SASSAFRAS - bluegrass band from North Carolina.

Support from RONEL HUNTER, $20

Tue 14th SCOTT COOK – magic or your money back! $10

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275114266 93 Commercial St, Takaka www.godunlimited.org

The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary…those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. Isaiah 40:28,31

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY

MOTUPIPI HALL WAITANGI WEEKEND BOOK FAIR, 10am -2pm.

SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY

AUDITIONS FOR BLACK COMEDY MUSICAL STIFF, 2pm, The Playhouse, Park Ave Tākaka.

ZEN MEDITATION BEGINNERS SANGHA, 6.50pm Sundays. Ph 021 070 0656.

MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY

GOLDEN BAY LIONS FUNDRAISING BINGO, Senior Citizens’ Hall, 6.30pm. Bring cash.

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY

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

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WH Ā NAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre. See display ad on page 19 of this issue.

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

WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY

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

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

THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY

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

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING in clubrooms at 2pm. Speaker on cheese making in Golden Bay.

Sat 18th JOHN LLOYD & PHIL DOUBLET - boogie woogie folk blues, $15

Sun 19th NIKAU HARP TRIO, $20

Wed 22nd JOEL FAFARD – southern blues, $15

Sat 25th SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING - pop-funk-dance, $20

Sun 26th ESTHER SWIFT - prolific, boldly innovative harpist, composer and singer, $20 for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open 10am-5pm. www.earthseagallery.com

For more information: dramalab.co.nz / 022 6523078

Programmes to listen out for:

Heads Up

Up to date information brought to you by The Brain Injury Association Nelson and The Neurological Foundation. Hear from leading professionals working in research, prevention, treatment and management of symptoms. Also listen out for up and coming events and details on support groups. Kindly supported by The Nelson Clinic and airs Thursday mornings at 9:06 after the BBC News, with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Fresh Start Thursday with Phil

Live from Golden Bay... Fresh Start Thursday with Phil. Upbeat music from classical to today, plus current events, sports and locals! Thursday mornings 7-9.

Become a Friend of Fresh

You can help keep this local asset on air by joining our supporters club, Friends of Fresh. For just $30 a year you can directly contribute to the running costs of this not for profit station and put yourself into the draw for some great prizes. Head to our website, www.freshfm.net and click Become a Supporter

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RESULTS / Hua

Collie 36. Closest to pin: 4/13 and 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 C Reynish. Two: B Schmuke. Best gross: W Collie 74.

21 January. Captain’s Trophy (Par): G Little +6, T Ellmers +4, R Heuvel +2. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 G Bradley, 9/18 T Ellmers. Twos: B Schmuke, R Dyce. Happy wanderer: Z Bridgen. Best gross: W Collie 72.

24 January. Stableford: C Gilbert 39, M Solly 38. Closest to pin: 9/18 C Gilbert.

28 January. Stableford: R Dyce 41, R Davis 33, G Allen 33. Closest to pin: 3/12, 4/13 and 9/18 R Dyce, 8/17 R Davis. Two: R Dyce. Happy wanderer: R Young. Best gross: R Dyce 74.

BRIDGE

18 January. Patons Rock Individual Session 1: K Van Der Struys/D Brown 55%; J Harper/L Godden 54.17%; D Perreau/P Nelson 53.75%. H/cap: P O’Connor/S Douglas 61%; D Perreau/P Nelson 56.25%; K Van Der Struys/D Brown 55.50%.

25 January. Championship Pairs Session 1: N/S: C and K Griffin 59.03%; P Nelson/J Edmondson 50.63%; L Field/P Panzeri 45.14%. E/W: B Burdett/J Cooper 59.03%; H Curtis/J Harper 55.56%; B and P Wilson 46.53%. H/cap: N/S: C and K Griffin 59.03%; P Nelson/J Edmondson 49.69%; L Field/P Panzeri 49.14%. E/W: B Burdett/J Cooper 58.78%; H Curtis/J Harper 52.81%; B & P Wilson 47.03%.

27 January. Relaxed Session 4: B Wilson/John 59.38%; D Perreau/D Sarll 59.38%; H Curtis/L Wilson 55.26%. H/cap: B Wilson/John 60.88%; D Perreau/D Sarll 60.88%; H Curtis/L Wilson 53.51%.

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TAKAKA

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday: Northerlies, fresh about Farewell. Rain at first, breaking to showers and fine breaks by afternoon.

Saturday: Light winds tending northerly. Becoming cloudy with scattered showers developing

Sunday: Northwesterlies freshening. Showers developing, some heavy, possibly with thunder and hail from late afternoon

Monday: Lighter southwesterlies developing. Showers over Kahurangi with a few spreading elsewhere at times

Tuesday: Light winds. Some cloudy areas, otherwise fine and mild by afternoon

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