The GB Weekly - 10 February 2023

Fine haul at fishing comp

Golden Bay Community Board meets for the first time this year next Monday.

Board chair Abbie Langford is relishing the prospect of a busy year ahead. “We’ve got a great team; the new members have already made a great contribution and I’m looking forward to working with them.”

Community Board meetings take place in person – usually at Tasman District Council’s Service Centre in Tākaka, and via Zoom. The Zoom link is provided in the meeting agenda published on the TDC website a few days prior to the meeting.

Public forum – usually the first item on the agenda – provides an opportunity for people to have their say, within certain boundaries, on whatever subject they choose. Presenters can speak in person or online as they prefer, but need to abide by the set of rules listed on TDC’s website. Perhaps the most contentious of these is the prohibition on speakers making criticisms of elected members and/or staff, something many believe represents a barrier to democratic accountability.

Regular contributor to public forum Reg Turner is highly critical of the rule. “I have been very worried about this attitude of being unable to comment on behaviour, and inability to bring our elected representatives to account… Even members of parliament in the chamber can challenge, criticise and comment on statements made by either side, with the public in attendance.”

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

When The GB Weekly turned up on Sunday afternoon, one of the main organisers of the two-day event, Judy Ray, said she was delighted with the response from the Golden Bay community. “It’s gone well; we’ve got 116 individual entries. It’s really good for our first as a new committee.”

Judy explained that, under the rules, landbased fishing was also allowed. “Not everyone has a boat.” But she said some had improvised with an unconventional craft. “A group took a waka out and fished – it was great to see.”

Club commodore Tom Lake was equally happy to see the resumption of the annual fixture. “It’s nice to have it running again. So many people fish in the Bay – it’s a huge cross-section of the community and it’s great

to share common ground.” He expressed his gratitude to local businesses for providing dozens of prizes, including rods, reels, kit bags and tackle boxes along with chilly bins and even a portable fish smoker. “We’ve been blown away by the generous donations.”

Overseeing the busy filleting table, Dylan Ray said they had processed heaps of fish, including possibly the biggest of the day – a 21lb snapper. Unfortunately, the successful fisherman had not registered for the competition, making his monster catch ineligible for any prizes, and so the angler, like his catch, was left “gutted”.

There’s clearly a lot of snapper swimming around in the Bay; Colin Jacquiery’s boat crew managed to land 38 of the specimens in a frantic 90-minute session. “We were pulling out two at a time,” said Colin, who put some of his success down to the pilchards used to bait the hooks.

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. As they came in, Steve Woods placed each fish on the scales and the weight was noted down in the official logbook. While snapper was undoubtedly the fish of the day, blue cod, trevally, kahawai, and kingfish were not uncommon.

Two of the last competitors to hand over their catch were Matai Kelsall from Pakawau and Aria McNamara from Wakefield, who between them had gathered a tasty looking haul of blue cod, snapper, and crayfish.

Soon after the final fish had been weighed, the bidding began – all in a good cause. After the hammer fell on the final lot, attention turned to the prizegiving, which saw winners net their just rewards (see full results list on page 8).

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The total time set aside for public forum is currently limited to 30 minutes, within which each speaker is alloted five minutes. If there are more than six speakers, the chair can decrease the speaking time for all presenters. Speakers are officially required to give prior notice via completing an online form “at least 48 hours before the meeting” or by contacting Jess McAlinden at TDC’s Tākaka office. But Abbie says people can still take their chances and leave it until the day of the meeting. “If they contact Jess on Monday morning, and we still have a time slot available, they will be allowed to speak.”

Apart from public forum, board meetings frequently include in-depth presentations from council staff, agencies and individuals on a range of issues affecting Golden Bay and the wider district. Members of the public are also welcome to sit in on these – and any other part of the session that is not “closed”, ie deemed confidential.

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Tessa Sheridan shows off her prize-winning kingfish which she entered in the Pōhara Boat Club Fishing Competition last weekend. Photo: Supplied.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Terrain: The terrain is an undulating gradient across private farmland and national park, following the Wainui River along the valley floor. Large sections of the track are rough and rooty, requiring careful footwork. The track zigzags across the Wainui River, necessitating shoe removal (or wet feet).

Access/parking: Logistical planning is required, as the drive between the start and finish is 61km. The track runs from Birds Clearing (at the top of Bird Road) to Canaan Downs (Canaan Road carpark) and is a similar elevation regardless of direction. The roads at either end of the track are narrow, unsealed, and best attempted with a 4WD. Parking is plentiful at either end of the track.

Tips and tricks: The track is marked in both directions with orange triangle markers; do not follow blue or pink markers as these denote biodiversity and traplines. The track is not safe to traverse after heavy rain, as the river level rises.

Starting from the Birds Clearing carpark, the track roughly follows the Pikikirunga Range (which translates as “land to be climbed over”) on the western side of Abel Tasman National Park. The first couple of kilometres winds uphill through farmland and low vegetation with magnificent views across the Bay. It then crests the ridgeline and enters a densely vegetated native forest (predominantly beech). The track undulates downwards across uneven, rooty ground for several kilometres to run parallel with the Wainui riverbed, with multiple river crossings required. After about 6.5km you will reach a junction

connecting the track to the Abel Tasman track (left) or to Wainui Hut (straight ahead).

Half a kilometre further, there is a large grassy clearing housing the Wainui shelter (recently downgraded from hut status), which comprises four bunks, an open fire, toilet, and (river) water. You may notice a concrete pad that in recent times housed an aviary, utilised by DOC and Project Janszoon to house kākā and kākāriki prior to release into the Abel Tasman.

Departing the clearing, the track continues upwards through similar terrain for 2.5km to reach Wainui saddle, emerging from the beech forest into lower-lying native bush, rolling meadows, and interesting rock formations. From here the track widens and turns into a farm track, winding downhill. With about 1km to go, you will see the famous Rameka Track snaking its way into the beech forest on your right and glimpses of the carpark to your lower left. At the Canaan Downs carpark there are toilets and water. If time allows, Harwoods Hole makes for a spectacular side trip (6km return).

What the trampers say: tramping enthusiasts Nicola Hill and Ailsa Andrew thoroughly enjoyed their day out. Says Nicola, “The bush in the middle was amazing – totally unexpected. We also loved coming across the shelter near the halfway point; it was so lovely coming into the clearing and seeing it. A perfect time for a break.”

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The vista from the Wainui Track which traverses private farmland and national park. Photos: Rosa Volz.

The Wainui shelter, recently downgraded from hut status.

Stepping down from walks business

Long-standing local business Kahurangi Guided Walks (KGW) is looking for new ownership.

Which is timely, because owner/operator Jenni Kingston reports that, “post-covid, more New Zealanders than ever are out walking. In 2020-2021 when the borders closed, we had our biggest year ever.”

The business was started by John Croxford in 1997. Jenni started guiding in 2007, purchasing the business in 2015. Jenni tells The GB Weekly that the “core of the business is assisting clients to do multi-day walks, including the Heaphy Track, Abel Tasman, Cobb Valley and Old Ghost Road”. KGW is one of only three guided walk companies that operate in the area.

“Our point of difference is offering assistance to an older generation. Our clientele tends to be aged between 60 years to late-seventies. Usually, active semi-retired or retired New Zealanders. The number of people in their seventies who are choosing active holidays seems to be continually increasing.”

Jenni explains that KGW has three main aims: 1) keeping everyone safe, 2) serving good food, 3) sharing of knowledge. “Our trips are usually five or so days, really taking our time to take everything in – flora, fauna, geography, local history, and stories.”

Jenni contracts a team of experienced local guides, drivers, and porters. They each bring their own personality, stories and knowledge to the trips which adds to the experience.

“The interesting thing about business is that it is everchanging – climate change means tracks and roads closing, bridges washed out; and of course, covid. Because of our location, we are highly resilient to [these impediments] as we have lots of options of walks.”

Bookings are already coming in for 2024. “There is definitely no shortage of people interested in coming on a guided walk. I find the challenge is how many trips I have the capacity to organise and cater for.”

Jenni loves what she does but believes that the business is ready for some fresh energy – with her stepping back and someone else taking the reins. She sees room for growth with the right person (or people) driving it forward.

The business includes:

Three Department of Conservation concessions to guide walks on the Heaphy and Abel Tasman tracks, and throughout the Kahurangi National Park (including the Old Ghost Road).

• Storage facilities on the Heaphy Track.

• Brand reputation.

• Robust systems and processes.

• A comprehensive website.

• Client database (with 25 per cent repeat customers).

• Forward bookings out to April 2024.

• An extensive safety management system.

• A lengthy handover and mentoring period, with the option of Jenni staying on as a guide.

Jenni says that the ideal owner is “someone who knows, understands and loves this region”. She says that it is easy to run it from home, and there is plenty of scope to expand the

business. “Prospective owners should come on a trip and see what it is all about.” And now is the time, with only six trips left this season.

If you are in interested in learning more about KGW, a good start is the website http://www.kahurangiwalks.co.nz/ or contact Jenni on ph 022 657 8869.

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Abbie is quite clear about the role GBCB plays in local politics. “We don’t deal with the big stuff, but we do the unseen – the things that enhance the community, keep it tidy, make community connections, and we act as a voice for Golden Bay.” She highlights an example of the authority delegated to the board by TDC – a reflection of what she sees as the “developing relationship” with council. “We were given the responsibility for the dog bylaw review. We made recommendations [to TDC] and they listened to us.”

In addition to the regular public forum, next week’s agenda includes a presentation by Cynthia McConville about Forest and Bird’s upcoming centennial celebration. Golden Bay Community Board meets on Monday 13 February, 1pm at the Golden Bay Service Centre, Tākaka. Zoom link provided in the agenda document.

The agenda for GBCB meetings are posted on TDC’s webpage: My Council » Meetings » Meetings calendar.

To speak at public forum contact Jess at: Jess.McAlinden@ tasman.govt.nz or phone 525 0054.

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Guide Jenni Kingston on Old Ghost Road. Photo: Supplied.

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On Thursday 2 February, I was walking down Pōhara Beach and I saw at least 20 dead white-faced storm petrels, littered along the beach. I found them around the high tide line with no visible injuries. My friends had the same thing happening at Patons Rock Beach that day. Since I am an animal lover, I buried the ones I found. I am very confused about how they died, if anyone knows how it happened I would like to know.

Ally Livingston

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Following a refresh, inside and out, Golden Bay Community Arts Council office in Tākaka is being officially reopened next week.

Arts worker Claire French says all are welcome to come along, celebrate the reopening and chat to fellow art lovers. “It’s the opportunity to meet other local artists and art enthusiasts, meet the new Arts Council members, meet the mural team, check out the newly revamped space and meet the artists whose work is now featured on our wall.”

As an added attraction, Claire says there will be samples of culinary arts on offer. “De-Lish next door will be kindly and generously offering yummy treats for the gathering.”

And she invites everyone to pop in on Wednesday and check out what’s happening in Golden Bay’s arts scene. “Come and find out about our plans for the future and celebrate this new chapter with us.”

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Golden Bay Community Board’s first meeting for 2023 will commence at 1pm on Monday 13 February at the Golden Bay Service Centre.

Please note registration is required should you wish to address the Board via Public Forum, which can be found alongside the Agenda, reports and Zoom link on the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz.

Agenda items for discussion and decision include Discretionary Fund applications, confirmation of new street names, control of Onehunga weed in town reserves, and installation of bike stands at Eastern Golden Bay beaches.

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Fairy prion strandings a mystery

ANITA PETERS

Large numbers of young fairy prions were washed up on Golden Bay beaches last week, in an identical tragedy to five years ago.

In 2018, at the same time of year, the stranding of many hundreds of birds across Golden Bay was attributed to rising sea water temperatures, coupled with bad weather.

The same scenario played out on the tail end of the recent storm that caused major flooding in the North Island. Various experts have suggested the warmer water indicates a marine heatwave related to climate change.

Golden Bay shorebird protection advocate and Forest and Bird member Cynthia McConville said that a recent study on crabs – a major food source for birds – has noted them running from the water when it becomes too warm.

“Climate change isn’t just a huge thing for us,” she said. “It’s a major challenge too for our seabirds and shorebirds.”

Once fledged, the fairy prions are left to fend for themselves. They are surface feeders, dependant on mainly small fish, crustaceans and squid that inhabit the top 10cm layer of water. With the increasing water temperatures, however, the fish are forced to seek cooler waters, thus removing themselves as the easiest food source for the young birds. In bad weather, new fledglings are often blown shoreward, “storm-wrecked” and starving, to strand on the coast. They then can also suffer attack from Southern black-backed gulls.

New Zealand’s largest breeding colony of fairy prions is on Stephens Island in the Cook Strait, with many more on other offshore islands to the south. At this time of year, the young have just fledged, aged between 43 and 56 days. They usually feed in large flocks over open ocean or near offshore rocks and islands, but rarely over sheltered coastal waters. They are not adept at foraging on shore.

Despite so many dead birds washing up on the shoreline, there were some rescued alive – but sadly with few successful outcomes. Bird rescue expert Inge Bolt said that the “fifteen or so” birds delivered to the veterinary clinic were dehydrated and underweight. Despite crop feeding a rehydration mixture

of glucose and saline, they failed to put on weight, and most have since died.

Other seabirds are also suffering, according to bird rescue member Marian Milne. Marian is currently involved in the complex task of translocating fluttering shearwaters to Cape Farewell.

“All Cook Strait shearwaters are doing poorly this year, with reports of late breeding, and low chick and adult weights,” she said.

Inge Bolt stresses the importance of determining whether mass strandings were caused by environmental changes or due to disease. Either way, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) should be informed to undertake further investigation and possible post-mortems.

The Rural Service Centre veterinary clinic will take on sick wildlife as a service and can call on support from other organisations when needed.

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DOWN TO EARTH: Raised beds

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Many keen gardeners will know the pain of getting older and not being able to do what we were once able to. For those who find bending or kneeling difficult, a more upright garden bed becomes a necessity. Here are some options.

Recycled mussel buoys:

These locally available, durable, heavy plastic buoys make great raised gardens. Either cut in half or remove just the top third and set up on a frame of some kind. This offers a cheap solution for gardening without bending over. Being black, they do heat up – great for getting crops going, and heat-lovers like peppers enjoy that. But they do dry out, especially on the edge. Local mussel farm operators are very approachable for old buoys.

Wooden beds:

Use of treated timber for raised beds is not recommended, as chemicals like copper, chromium and arsenic can leach into soil and then plants. However, pressure-treated wood with micronized copper azole is proven safe. Avoid railway sleepers, as they contain poisonous creosote. Untreated durable timbers like macrocarpa, western red cedar, swamp cypress, and other hardwoods offer a good alternative. Choose wood 50mm thick (ideally 100mm), for longer durability. The challenge is the cost and availability to build raised beds high enough. Natural treatment with oils like linseed helps preserve wood longer. Kitset options are available from outfits like https://www. macrocarpasupplies.co.nz/raised-garden-beds/.

Metal raised beds:

Utilising old iron is a cheap option but there are some pitfalls. Covering the edge so it is safe is one. Flaking paint into soil is another, especially if it is lead paint.

I recently visited a friend’s new raised beds from Birdies Garden Products, an Australian company that has a New Zealand branch at https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz/ collections/all. They have both corrugated iron and Corten steel raised beds available. Both are durable and long-lasting, with various shapes and styles: round, oblong and square. Safety has been taken care of with a rolled steel edge with a durable clip-on safety strip. They are reasonably priced for a permanent garden bed and come as easily set kitsets. In terms of access, I like the 750mm high by 1300mm wide and up to 2600mm long versions. This gives plenty of room to grow enough produce and store a lot of soil and bedding material.

Smaller, cheaper options are available from Bunnings: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/the-organic-garden-co-200-x100-x-41cm-monument-raised-garden-bed_p0045658.

Ferro-cement raised beds:

I have seen a number of examples of ferro-cement raised beds in the Bay, although they are mostly between 300-500mm high. Recycled material such as corrugated iron, bamboo, chicken mesh, and of course cement, can be used to construct these permanent raised beds. Concrete colouring can be added for decoration, as can shapes and different objects (like shells), to make it more than functional – beautiful too. Downside: a lot of hard work.

Advantages of raised beds:

Those of us on poor soil, or even no soil, can import soil and soil amendments into a raised bed that contains the material. This greatly improves drainage and ability to grow healthy food.

Without an edging, birds like weka tend to destroy raised beds, or at least knock all the mulch off.

Being raised, they heat up faster in the spring and remain warmer into autumn. If made of black plastic, ferro-cement, or tin, they absorb and store heat as thermal mass. This aids growth.

Disadvantages of raised beds:

It takes some investment of money and time to make them.

They also need topping up as material gets absorbed into crops removed, but this is the same really with any garden.

Raised beds dry out faster and may need more watering.

Tips for raised bed management:

Select a sunny but sheltered spot for your new raised beds, as sunlight is critical for good crop growth. Exceptions are if you plan to grow shade-loving crops like subtropical herbs, etc.

During construction, avoid having posts or stakes on the outside, for health and safety reasons. The ideal width is 1.2m wide, enough to easily reach into the middle from both sides. Allow at least 600mm between beds, for wheelbarrow access.

Add drainage material like chunky stones or even broken clay pots in the bottom, if on heavy soil or concrete.

Add a variety of organic materials to your bed: hay (lower down so seeds don’t germinate), straw, soft wood (for Hugelkultur method), manure(s), leaves, greens, topsoil (especially if your soil is poor like pākihi), worm castings, compost, and top with seagrass/seaweed. Wait a few weeks before planting to allow the mix to integrate with biology.

After a season, taking a soil test to correct any deficiencies in your soil will ensure you get a balanced fertile medium for healthy plants to grow in. A general organic mineral mix is an option, or at least add lime/dolomite mix at 200 grams per square metre.

With this new setup we can find gardening more comfortable and rewarding. Enjoy.

SOL MORGAN, GROWISE CONSULTANCY

Samuel Peppercorn of Pupu Valley harvesting some beans out of his metal raised beds from Birdies Garden Products.

Photo: Sol Morgan.

Lively exchanges at court session

JO RICHARDS

It’s Thursday morning at the Rec Park Centre and the Tākaka Badminton Club regulars are enjoying their on-court knockabout.

Taking a breather between matches, club “co-ordinator”

Graeme Baigent has been a keen player for over 10 years. “I usually play three times a week,” says Graeme. “It gets my fitness level up and keeps my reflexes sharp.”

Badminton frequently suffers from the misconception that it is a genteel sport. But the reality is quite different; although the racquet and shuttlecock (or shuttle) are both much lighter than the equivalent tennis gear, the feathered projectile can achieve speeds of over 400km/hour, compared to around 250km/hour for the fastest recorded tennis shot. So, it is a lively game, and at the highest level, players require agility, strength, speed, and precision.

But it can be enjoyed at any level and the proof is on display in the Rec Park Centre stadium. Players of differing abilities and ages (spanning several decades) mix to make up multigenerational doubles matches that produce lively exchanges across the high net. Along with the shuttle there’s also friendly banter whizzing back and forth. “It’s part of the camaraderie at the club,” says Graeme.

Whilst the game itself may be energetic, the audible swish of racquet heads, the pinging of the shuttles off strings, and the squeaking of soles on the wooden floor creates a rather relaxing sound. This echoes the vibe of the group, which is informal and very friendly. “It’s all about participating, rather than winning,” says Graeme. “We have a lot of fun.”

It is fun that can be enjoyed all year round – on Tuesdays and Thursdays and, starting next week, on Mondays too. Anyone wanting to participate can choose between paying an annual subscription to cover Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, or just drop in and pay a casual $5 fee ($2.50 for Mondays).

For those living at the other end of the Bay, Collingwood badminton nights are due to resume at the end of next month. Organiser Cheryl Balck says loan of equipment is included in the $3 session fee. “There are some racquets available to borrow if people don’t have their own to begin with.” And she invites anyone keen on getting some exercise and having a fun a night out, to come along. “It’s a great social night with some fabulous people and all ages are welcome and encouraged.”

Tākaka badminton: Rec Park Centre stadium, Monday (from 13 Feb) 9.30-11.30am; Tuesday 7-9pm; Thursday 9-11am.

Collingwood badminton: Collingwood Memorial Hall, Thursday (from 30 March) 6.30-8.30pm.

Players mix to make up multi-generational doubles matches that produce lively exchanges.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Tomoko Iwasaki in position to bat the shuttlecock back over the net. Photo: Jo Richards.

Big haul at Pōhara Boat Club

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1 Eating very well but not at all without ecstasy (8)

6 Before 22 it’s a dilemma that may save a drop (5)

10 State - mature and mean (7)

11 Understanding? Inflame we’re told (7)

12 Steer to the unknown! Info is - it’s a gas! (6)

13 Given everything and nothing for Man’s race - little man. (8)

15 See Mark (4)

16 Escapee from the run won’t take the challenge (7,3)

20 Perform a method including dispatch (2,4,4)

21 Reacted to the material (4)

23 Fiery steed your mate holds for support (8)

25 Make a necessary entry to Mediterranean destination (6)

27 Come into some pain. Her itch gets worse (7)

28 It’s right to find it amusing about the leak (7)

29 They may contain watercannon holders on tracks (5)

30 Are certain about Southern Comfort (8)

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3 Embarrassed me to carelessly dash about (6)

4 Going together so it’s time to change (4)

5 Ask the cook! (5)

6 Tradition the queen has as a client (8)

7 His job keeps him on the straight and narrow (9,6)

8 Despised the wanted. Went away in turmoil (5)

9 Made merry on nothing in an old set of wheels (8)

14 Cats maybe present (4)

17 Refer to the sound of sense (4)

18 Bound to partly hate the reductions (8)

19 They may be distinguished from some star performers (8)

22 Goes roundalternatively, parts may follow (6)

23 A piebald coat (5)

24 Does he go under a stage-coach? (5)

26 Old Sicilian bangerback-stake? (4)

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A nationwide EFTPOS outage that occurred during the auction meant the totting up of the proceeds took a little longer than expected but, by Tuesday, Tom was able to declare a healthy total. “The fish auction was well attended, and between it and the raffles we have raised $1500 for both the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and the Nelson Coastguard.”

The final figures on the number of entries also looked good. “The weekend was a huge success, considering the poor weather on Sunday,” said Tom. “We had 279 fish entered across all categories – 165 adult and 114 junior.”

POHARA BOAT CLUB FISHING COMPETITION

2023 WINNERS

All figures are in kg

Junior: Blue Cod (Boat) – 1st Boston Winter 0.75, 2nd Ariana Winter 0.65; Blue Cod (Average Weight) – Boston and Ariana Winter; Gurnard (Boat) – 1st Carmen Bruning 0.85, 2nd Reece Lawson 0.75; Gurnard (Land) – 1st Blake McCleely 0.35; Gurnard (Average Weight) – Bree Dell; Kahawai (Boat) – 1st Mason Miller 2.03, 2nd Marnie Strange 1.8; Kahawai (Land) – 1st Liam Hitchcock 0.4, 2nd Addison Ray 0.3; Kahawai (Average Weight) – Blair Cameron; Kingfish (Boat) – 1st Tessa Sheridan 0.60; Snapper (Boat) – 1st Hunter Holmwood 4.65, 2nd Otis Dell 4.50; Snapper (Land) – 1st Pixie Ray 2.10, 2nd Braxdyn Ray 1.20; Snapper Average weight – Braxton Hoskin and Bree Dell; Other (Boat) – 1st Boston Winter 4.20, 2nd Roha Tenant 2.80; Other (Land) – 1st Warren Hitchcock 2.05, 2nd Braxdyn Ray 0.5; Other (Average Weight) – Reg Sager.

Adult: Blue Cod (Boat) – 1st Geoff Smith 1.45, 2nd Kerry Bruning 1.05; Blue Cod Average weight – Chris Ray; Gurnard (Boat) – 1st Clarissa Bruning and Gary Vesper 0.90, 2nd Daniel Bruning 0.85; Gurnard (Average Weight) – Ian Stewart; Kahawai (Boat) – 1st Todd Bruning 1.9, 2nd Zayne Bourke 1.75; Kahawai (Land) – 1st David Best 1.35; Kahawai (Average Weight) – Luke Dell; Kingfish (Boat)- 1st John Sheridan 11.05, 2nd Steve Clement 10.05; Kingfish (Average Weight) – Susan Sheridan; Snapper (Boat) – 1st Dylan Brown 7.45, 2nd Zodie McKay 5.50; Snapper (Land) – 1st Dylan Ray 1.05; Snapper (Average Weight) – Alydia Eggers; Crayfish (Boat) – 1st Aria McNamara 1.15, 2nd Matai Kelsall 0.7; Other (Boat)- 1st Savannah Bruning 4.35, 2nd Colin Jacquiery 2.15; Other (Land) – 1st Dylan Ray 2.65, 2nd Justin McCleely 2.15; Other(Average Weight) – Vanessa Scott.

Jarrod Thomason and Zayne Bourke. Photo: Supplied.

Colin Jacquiery relaxes after a busy weekend.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Aria McNamara and Matai Kelsall arrive at the Boat Club just in time to beat Sunday’s 4pm deadline. Photo: Jo Richards.

Fishing Competition

Official weigh-in: Steve Woods places another fish on the scales. Photo: Jo Richards.

RURAL VIEWS: Sheep farm economics

JOYCE WYLLIE

“Mary had a little lamb,” so the nursery rhyme goes. However, this season is not the stuff of nursery rhymes.

Kaihoka had 4,282 lambs docked, vaccinated and earmarked at spring tailing time, staying with their mothers until about Christmas.

Timing of farm management is not the same every year because seasons differ. Farmers always assess many factors before making decisions. Once that decision is made, the job is done – no going back.

Dairy farmers put milk in the vat every day. Milk is collected, processed at the factory and product sold. The company sets the price depending on global auctions and overseas markets. Farmers are paid during the season, providing regular income (except for winter months).

The situation is different for sheep farming. Wool sales don’t count, unfortunately; currently shearing costs are more than return for the wonderful, sustainable, renewable, microfibrefree product. Lamb sales are the main sheep farm income. That means how, when, and who to sell those lambs to is the big decision in the farming calendar. Again, no two seasons are the same, and changing factors both on- and off-farm are considered. Weather is obviously important. Summer dry with reducing feed means deciding whether to sell lambs earlier or de-stock ewes or cattle.

Seasonal factors aren’t just about the home farm though. If lambs aren’t ready to go to the works, they can be sold “store” for another farmer to “finish”. Store price is set on expected works price and varies with supply/demand. If many districts are dry, with thousands of lambs on the market, then prices are low. In good seasons with plenty of grass, finishing farms looking for lambs are prepared to pay more.

Freezing works space for booking lambs is often an issue, especially in a dry season. Covid and staff shortages have

reduced efficiency at many plants. Farmers can’t always expect lambs to go next week.

Value of lambs at the works is a major factor in lamb sale decision. Store price varies due to factors within New Zealand, while works price mainly depends on factors outside New Zealand in markets overseas: better prices at Easter; covid in China reduces demand; varying exchange rates; drought in Australia; shipping issues; and things out of farmer and processor control.

Our works company releases the updated schedule weekly. This season, prices are way down, and Friday’s email wasn’t exciting. On 22 May 2022, a 17kg lamb earned $144.14, but dropped disappointingly. A series of reductions means that a 17kg lamb is now worth $108.44.

Early January, we contemplated all aspects and made a decision. With no reliable crystal ball, we were influenced by updates from the company: “global markets remain challenged”, “unfavourable foreign exchange rate impacting pricing”, “high global inflation levels continue to affect consumer buying habits”, “erosion of disposable income”, “people cautious around social gatherings”, and “frequency of out-of-home dining is reducing”.

Each year is different and this season we sold all our lambs store in early January, trucked out and now grazing on farms near Nelson and in Canterbury. Less mobs to drench, less risk of facial eczema or fly strike, and ewes fed well, as we look forward to mating.

Sadly, each lamb was worth $25 less than last year. A big hit to our income, as costs continue to rise. It has rained, grass supply is good, but we think it was a good call.

Other sheep farmers will be looking at autumn lamb selling issues. Every situation is different, and they may make different choices. From 4,282 lambs, we have a few smaller ones left and 800 replacement ewe hoggets growing up.

Lambs at Kaihoka, where no two seasons are the same and the economics is challenging. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

RESULTS / Hua

GOLF

31 January. Stableford: R Reynish 34. 4 February. Irish Stableford: N Gardiner 70, R Heuvel 70, B Schmuke 70. Closest to pin: 3/12 Grant Sinclair (hole in one), 4/13

R Davis, 8/17 C Hadler, 9/18 Anita Kelling. Twos: W Collie, J Garner. Happy wanderer: C Pretty. Best gross: W Collie.

BRIDGE

1 February. Patons Rock Individual Session 2: N/S: K Van Der Struys/P Wilson

55.35%; H Neill/J Harper 51.39%; D Perreau/P Nelson 50%; E/W: K Neill/H Curtis

56.25%; L Field/P Panzeri 52.90%; B Burdett/J Cooper 47.01%. H/cap: N/S: K Van

Der Struys/P Wilson 56.10%; D Perreau/P Nelson 52.50%; H Neill/J Harper 48.89%;

E/W: L Field/P Panzeri 56.90%; K Neill/H Curtis 53%; B Burdett/J Cooper 46.76%.

3 February. Relaxed Session 5: B Howard/S Zindel 63.75%; B Wilson/C Mead

60%; A Scotland/J Massey 53.75%. H/cap: B Howard/S Zindel 63.75%; A Scotland/J

Massey 60%; B Wilson/C Mead 59.75%.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

the library’s collections and facilities.

FRESH FM needs your help. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible. ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

AORERE Autumn Flower Show will be held at the Pakawau Hall on Saturday 25 February. Schedules will be at Earth

Gems, Trash Palace, BP Tākaka, On the Spot Collingwood and Pakawau Store or ph 524 8359. Entries to the hall by 11am on 25 February.

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

CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>

Business for Sale:

Kahurangi Guided Walks

Domestic client base, operating in both the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, bookings already coming in for 2023/24 season. (Also advertised on Trade Me)

AGM NOTICES

GOLDEN Bay Netball Club AGM, Monday 13 February, 7.30pm at the Rec Park Centre.

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

MOHUA MenzShed AGM, Thursday 2 March, 7.30pm at the GB Community Centre, behind Dada Manifesto. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Association Football Club AGM, Friday 17 February, 7pm at the Rec Park Centre. Please get in touch with the club for more details, secretary.gbafc@gmail.com

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

KENNEDY, Carole. The sun rose on 5 July 1939 and set on 28 January 2023. My beautiful sister, God saw you growing weary, he did what he thought best, he put his arms around you and whispered “come to rest”. Elizabeth.

CAROLE Kennedy passed away peacefully on 28 January. Loved mum of Julie and John. Grandma of Jeremy, Monica and partners. Special GG of Bailey, Riley, Ruby, Jaxon and Nate. Forever in our hearts. Love you xx.

KENNEDY, Carole. Dearly loved mum of JoAnn, and Geoff. Special grandma of Chloe, Sophie, Jordan (dec) and partners. Much loved Carole of Maxx, Olli, Ever, Theo, Lux and Lola. Love you forever xxx.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred).

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.

THE Collingwood Memorial Library thanks the Golden Bay Community Trust for their generous grant towards extending

Programmes to listen out for:

The Retro Show

Darren Lapwood compiles and hosts this specialty music show, featuring iconic tracks from the 80s, the 90s and now! Airs Tuesday afternoons at 1.00 and replays Sunday nights at 9:00.

Golden Hour

Lewis is 15 years old and lives in beautiful Golden Bay, and he welcomes you to this amazing radio show called Golden Hour! Lewis is keen to bring some more young life to Fresh FM Radio Station. Join him as we drive into some fantastic songs, games, and some little stories and facts brought to you by the Mussel Inn. But don’t take our word for it, come listen yourself, every Wednesday from 6-7pm.

Considered making your own radio show?

Have you ever considered making your own radio programme? Fresh FM is About local, By locals and For locals. You will receive training and the opportunity to have fun and spread your message. Check our website @ freshfm.net for contact details and get in touch.

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

Dr Peter Gibbs announced his retirement at the end of December 2022. The team at GBCH acknowledges and thanks Peter for his long service to the GB Community. We would like to offer Peter’s patients the option to transfer to one of our other Doctors/NP: Megan Collie, Neil Whittaker, Loren McCuskey, or Peter’s replacement NP Gina Mills who is due to start in August. If you have not already heard from us, please make contact via phone, email - receptiongb@nbph.org.nz or MyIndici patient portal, to let us know your preference. Alternatively, we will allocate you a new doctor effective 15th February 2023.

Regards, GBCH

FOUND. Water ski rope, or similar, at Ligar Bay. Please ph 027 227 0673. monuments.co.nz

The Whittaker Trust

Funding Applications – February 2023 (applications close Friday 17 March 2023)

Applications are invited from local organisations seeking financial assistance to improve the quality of life for the sick or elderly members of the Golden Bay community. Application forms are available from: The Whittaker Trust secretary, Jaine Lindsay, email: r-j.lindsay@xtra.co.nz

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5pm, Friday 17 March 2023 either to: 457 Hamama Road, RD 1, Takaka 7183 or to: r-j.lindsay@xtra.co.nz

Plant Subsidy Program 2023

Subsidised plants to create healthy streams and eco-corridors in Golden Bay

WHAT: We are offering locally sourced, subsidised plants for riparian and non-riparian planting. Planting dates for requests either be for 2023 or 2024, depending on the nature of the application submitted

HOW: For more details and to APPLY ONLINE, visit projectmohua.org.nz. Minimum of 50 tree requests to apply. Applications close 5th March Project Mohua Plant Subsidy Program is funded by the Cobb Mitigation Fund, Fonterra Sustainable Catchment Fund, and the One Tree Planted via NZ Landcare Trust.

Rose Slow P 035259213

Asking price $100,000. Jenni 022 657 8869.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

RELIABLE manager for boutique beachside motel at Tukurua. Hospitality experience essential. Please email brief CV and application to marhbro@gmail.com

Waitapu Engineering Ltd are looking for a motivated person to join our busy team.

General Engineering skills and a good work ethic are essential.

Please email your CV to admin@waitapuengineering.co.nz

RELIEF TEACHERS

Relief Teachers required in all subject areas from Year 7 to Year 13.

Also, 1 day per fortnight covering Physical Education. Please email your CV and Teacher registration to Steph Hartill steph@gbh.school.nz or phone 027 874 4033 for details.

Golden Bay High School

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, 12-4pm) for more information

Private G.P Consulting

• 30-60 minute consultations

•

Immune

Manawhenua ki Mohua seeks to employ a

W Whānau Ora Navigator

This is a full-time position supporting Mōhua whānau to:

• Identify steps to achieve whānau aspirations.

• Navigate services & opportunities for whānau.

• Support whānau to identify strengths.

Email: pouarahi@mohuamanawhenua.org for details

Applications close: Monday 27 th February 2023

Position offered in conjunction with:

Registered Nurse

PPT, 18-24 hrs/week

Days and hours negotiable

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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 Naturally Boost Innate Immunity

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

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.

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.

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

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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.

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

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

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 with:

Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services

ACC registered Provider

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

• Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required

Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz

ACC registered

Billy has been very helpful and compassionate during an Estate sale that was a very emotional time for us She talked us through what we didn't understand and made the whole process a lot easier when I was expecting it to be quite difficult, especially with me living in another country

Billy Kerrisk Licenced Agent / Business Owner 0276085606

O P E N H O M E T I M E S

Sunday 12th February

15 Charlett Point Road, Rangihaeata

20 Onekaka Iron Works Road

27 Kohikiko Place, Pohara

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Located on a quiet cul-de sac, a short walk from the sandy beach, and handy to the shop and cafe's, this is an easy home to live in be that for holidays or forever! All of the rooms are generous in size and both the living area and master suite open onto sun drenched decks Most of the furniture is new and, although built in 2015, the home is showing very little wear and tear There is plenty of room to park your boat caravan or motorhome onsite and the double lock up garage is fully lined and carpeted Offered furnished as viewed, and asking for offers over $820,000, we invite you to contact us for viewing times All offers will be presented

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11:00 - 11:30am 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Contact Billy for viewing times

5995sqm

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 2023

Iron Works Road || Tender, closing 28th February, 4pm

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

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

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

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

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

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

BLINDS, Luxaflex® 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.

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

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

27 Kohikiko Place, Pohara || Set Date of Sale, closing 3rd March

Bay View Villa

Onekaka Dream Home

Brandwood By the Sea

Turn Key Pohara Beach House

34 Battery Road, Patons Rock || Tender, closing 3rd March, 2pm

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

Onekaka

5258sqm

618sqm

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga 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.

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.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN, new designs, re-designs, consultation. Muddy Knees Gardens, Deb Jones, ph 027 751 1060, muddykneesgardens@gmail.com

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.

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

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

NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2023. Ph 525 6183.

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, Takaka.

WILTSHIRE ram for breeding. Ph 525 7477.

SAANEN goats: two adult does, $60 each; two one-year-old does, $40 each; two young kids, $30 each. Ph/txt 028 400 4476.

OFFICE cabinets: three-drawer filing cabinet brown timber effect, $60; two-drawer filing cabinet two-tone colour, $50; matching two-tone five shallow drawer cabinet, $40. Pick up central Tākaka. Ph 027 752 0022.

DIY project: small house on a dead truck. Lots of potential for a handy person. Ph/txt 027 340 8383.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

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

MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi

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

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

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 on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. All warmly welcome.

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

DANCE CLASSES STARTING FEBRUARY 14

Varied styles for all age groups

TO GIVE AWAY / Koha

PIANO, Will Böhm, Dresden. In good condition, needing a new home. Ph 027 588 7711.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

Fine

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY

TANGO ARGENTINO INTRODUCTION, 1pm, Kotinga Hall, ph Ute 022 155 7890.

BOARD GAMES at Ōnekakā Hall, 12-5pm and Mohua Social Services on Monday 20 February, 5.30-10pm. Facebook group “Board Gaming in Golden Bay”.

MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY

SIKA – SINGING STONES SOUND JOURNEY. Didgeridoo, drum, flute and voice. Pōhara Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Book online $40, www.sikamusic.com, door sales $50 (if there’s enough space). The last Sika event in Golden Bay until winter.

TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY

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

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.

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

Register or enquire at: dancecollectivemohua.co.nz dancecollectivemohua@gmail.com 17-21 April |

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

WEDNESDAY 15 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 16 FEBRUARY

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

LATER EVENTS

AORERE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW will be held at the Pakawau Hall on Saturday 25 February. Schedules will be at Earth Gems, Trash Palace, BP Tākaka, On the Spot Collingwood and Pakawau Store or ph 524 8359. Entries to the hall by 11am on 25 February.

OPEN DAY at Cape Farewell Ecosanctuary

Sunday 12 February 10.30am-12 noon

Come and see the translocated fluttering shearwater chicks, check out the predator fence and revegetation project. This is a cliff edge project so please keep small children close and stay on the trails at all times. Wear good footwear as tracks have become slippery in all this rain. If wet may postpone to Feb 19th.

Please look to our social media for this and more info.

Meet at the sanctuary fence. Marian Milne, https://www.naturetrust.nz/

Friday 10th February

4:00 The Big Trip 2: Special Delivery (PG) FINAL

7:30 Avatar: The Way of Water 3D (M) FINAL

Saturday 11th

7:30 Titanic 3D (M) 25th Anniversary Special!!

Sunday 12th

4:00 Met Opera: Medea (M) $35/$30

8:00 The Road Dance (M)

Tuesday 14th

7:30 Titanic 3D (M)

25th Anniversary Special for Valentine’s Day!!

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday10 until Tuesday 14 February

Friday: Light winds, southeasterly at first about Farewell. Early morning cloud clearing to a fine day

Saturday: Light northeasterlies developing. Mainly fine at first but cloud later with isolated showers developing

Sunday: Easterlies freshening, especially about Farewell. Mainly fine but some cloudy areas developing later

Monday: Easterlies, becoming strong about Farewell and freshening elsewhere. Cloud thickening with scattered rain likely later

Tuesday: Easterlies tending southeast, gale about Farewell and gusty at times elsewhere. Rain likely.

(Note: Monday and Tuesday’s forecast should be treated with caution due to the uncertain future movement of a cyclone currently forming in the Coral sea).

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

PSYCHO UNICORN - Celestial Detour

FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

SHAUN KIRK - LIVE TICKETS on sale now.

SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY

DILBY warp | bones $10 24th - galanjah

coming up: butterface | yatra | deranger

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 11th SASSAFRAS - bluegrass band from North Carolina. Support from RONEL HUNTER, $20

Tue 14th SCOTT COOK, $10 Magic or your money back!

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, $15

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

A CHARM ALL OF IT’S OWN!

sides allow that indoor-outdoor flow, loved by so many. Extra sleepout with power & garden sheds. The est. orchard includes at least 10 varieties of fruit & nut, growing in lovely fertile soil. All this & more on 3107m2. Call me to view, you may just be charmed too!!

PRIME LOCATION AT PATONS ROCK

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE IN LIGAR!

along with various sheds give plenty of storage space. And when you have had enough of being at the beach… there are stunning outdoor areas, with both a covered patio & a separate BBQ area with a pizza oven. There really is nothing to do here apart from live the good life! Call me for further information and a private viewing. Ref: GB3923

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

279 PATONS ROCK ROAD, PATONS ROCK

$1,350,000 No, it’s not beach front but it’s possibly better….set on a generous 1414m2 section across the road from the reserve means the sea is close but also far enough away for peace of mind. The two storey home was built in 1972 and has had significant refurbishment. The house is nicely split with a bathroom, bedroom, plus a large conservatory and single garage downstairs. Upstairs has the large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area and front deck, AND then there is the view, plus two bedrooms & a bathroom………. Call me for more info.

Ref: GB3925

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

LET’S MEET THE MARKET!

Lifestyle Property:

GB3924 70 Central Takaka Road Now O/O $1,780,000+GST (if any) 3 bd, 2 bth, 10 ha

GB3920 4 Fenwick Road Now Priced at $1,080,000 4 bd, 2 bth

Sections:

GB3921 30 Arapeta Plac e Was $320,000 Now $305,000

GB3917 Lot 10 Glenview Road Was $325,000 Now $315,000

GB3844 364 Abel Tasman Drive Was $385,000 Now $379,000

30 MEIHANA STREET NOW $665,000 2 bedroom+office, 1 bathroom, 1 garage GB3922 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 872

50 MEIHANA STREET $735,000 3 bedroom, 1+ bathroom, 1 garage, 1 carport GB3908 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 872