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.

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 www.freshfm.net

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.

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

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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.

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Email: pouarahi@mohuamanawhenua.org for details

Applications close: Monday 27 th February 2023

Position offered in conjunction with:

Registered Nurse

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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

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