The GB Weekly - 17 February 2023

Sport’s toughest two minutes

GB Community Board

Golden Bay Community Board’s first meeting of the year took place in its now-regular Monday afternoon timeslot at Tasman District Council (TDC) Service Centre in Tākaka.

Board chair Abbie Langford was unable to attend in person but joined the meeting, chaired by Grant Knowles, via Zoom.

Public Forum

Noel Baigent opened the contributions by thanking the board for its support through the seven years it took to reinstate the grandstand, saying “heritage is important” and noting that, as a result of the rebuild, “social harmony is restored, and friendships rekindled”.

Roads and lights at Port Tarakohe were the twin topics raised by Andrew Lamason, who began by highlighting the danger at the “rock arch” on Abel Tasman Drive, suggesting a barrier might be installed to separate traffic and pedestrians. He moved on to discuss the light pollution from the port, where the flood lights were seemingly on “through all hours of darkness”.

The issue was reprised by Peter Bromley, who suggested implementing mitigation measures for the port lights. He then expressed his concern regarding the exterior light at Pōhara Hall, which he said created “a constant problem with glare” for anyone walking on the beach at night.

Firefighters from across the region assembled at Tākaka’s Junction Green on Saturday to battle it out in a trial of strength, speed and sheer determination.

The Firefighter Challenge was hosted by the Tākaka Volunteer Fire Brigade (TVFB) and attracted men and women competitors from Nelson, Stoke, Motueka and Richmond, as well as the local Golden Bay brigades.

In what is commonly referred to as the toughest two minutes in sport, individuals and teams race against each other and the clock to complete a sequence of realistic firefighting tasks while wearing 12kg of thick protective clothing, plus helmet, and a 25kg compressed air tank.

Competitors begin by running up 22 steps carrying a 19kg folded hose, before hoisting a 25kg coiled hose up from ground level. They then sprint back down, pick up a 4kg sledgehammer and bash a 72kg beam known as “The Kaiser” 1.5m along a metal track. After that they run through a slalom course, collect a charged hose and extend it around 25m, before knocking down a disc using the water jet. Last and definitely not least, tired

bodies must pick up a lifelike 90kg dummy and drag it 30m without looking backwards.

Top performers can do all this in around 80 seconds – and in some cases while breathing through a full-face respirator mask.

Just after 10.30am, with the temperature at 22 degrees and climbing, two pairs of firefighters lined up at the base of the tower for round one of the tandem runs – the first of several head-to-head contests between Tākaka and Collingwood. Representing Tākaka, Bryan Bell and Ethan Harwood remained in the race all the way, but it was Collingwood’s Will Barham and Pete Taylor who edged it in the end.

There was plenty of drama and heroics in the individual category races, in which competitors suffered the added handicap of wearing respirators. Two by two, men and women firefighters completed the course –or not, in some cases. Ashley Hendy and Bec Bryan from the Motueka brigade were going great guns until they reached dummy drag. Despite straining every sinew to lift the dead weights, and being roared on by the crowd, both had to admit defeat and abandon their runs.

In a further demonstration of the severity of the challenge, Tākaka brigade’s Greg Fellowes struggled as he slowly and agonisingly dragged his dummy over the line. Hardly audible above the cheers, TVFB chief fire officer, and MC for the day, Philip Woolf acknowledged his firefighter’s achievement. “Incredible determination shown by Greg.”

The second round of tandems culminated in another Tākaka-Collingwood showdown, this time between young guns Kyle Gardiner, aka Boo-Boo, and Sam Goffriller. At every stage of the run, two of Golden Bay’s finest were neck and neck. But it was fireman Sam who edged it, bringing his dummy home in 76.09 seconds, just one second before Kyle did the same. Recovering after removing his equipment, Sam tried to decsribe the difficulty of competing while wearing a respirator: “It’s like breathing through a straw; it’s pretty hard going.”

With the contest reaching its climax, DJ Graham pumped up the volume on Europe’s classic track “The Final Countdown”, which, appropriately, introduced the last event of the day.

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Paul Sangster’s main concern related to TDC’s Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes (ONFL) project, specifically the lack of acknowledgement and/or feedback from council regarding public submissions. “TDC should be keeping the community informed,” said Paul seeking illumination. “We are being kept in the dark.”

Chair of Mohua Menzshed, Dave Myall, was seeking support for the group’s proposed building on the Rec Park reserve at the end of Park Avenue. The application has been recently publicly notified by TDC, and Dave, after outlining the “multipurpose” nature of the facility, asked for the board to submit a letter of support to council.

Under the new procedure for public forum, items raised on the day are only subject to brief discussion by the board to agree on what initial actions need to be taken, so that a full response can be provided in the Chair’s Report at the subsequent board meeting. So, two-anda-half hours after these topics were raised, the board ended its public session by drawing up a to-do list:

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Pete Taylor from the Collingwood Fire Brigade knocks down the disc before heading for the dummy drag. Photo: Jo Richards.

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Pedestrian safety at Port Tarakohe “rock arch”: The board will write to port management.

• Port Tarakohe light pollution: The board will make the port management aware of the public concern.

• Glare from Pōhara Hall light: The board will discuss with the Pōhara Hall committee.

• Council update on the ONFL project: The board will request the project leader to provide feedback.

• Menzshed: Board chair Abbie Langford will make a formal submission in response to the public notification.

Presentation

Golden Bay Forest & Bird Update: Chair of Forest & Bird’s Golden Bay branch, Cynthia McConville, provided a brief history of the organisation, which she said was “New Zealand’s largest, longest standing, and most recognised conservation group”. Formed in 1923, Forest & Bird is celebrating its centenary this year and the local branch has a variety of activities planned for the Bay.

Cynthia spoke about a specific project – a memorial forest, which Forest & Bird are seeking to establish in the Bay. She asked the board to help identify a suitable piece of public land on which to locate the forest, estimating that an area of around 1-2ha would be required.

In response to questions from the board, she explained that people would be welcome to plant individual native species in memory of their loved ones or a special event, but it would not be a burial site, natural or otherwise.

Chair’s Report

Progress on, and actions relating to numerous issues raised at previous GBCB meetings or directly with the board members, were reviewed, including:

Herbicide use: Golden Bay RSA had asked TDC for permission to use non-organic herbicides at Memorial Park, in order to control Onehunga weed. A lengthy discussion about the nature of the proposed herbicide, and whether the control would target the weed only or would involve spraying off and reseeding the entire lawn, saw TDC’s Lynne Hall join the meeting to outline the two options. “We can blitz the whole thing and start again, or target Onehunga weed and re-seed patches.”

It was agreed that the use of non-organic herbicides would be allowed, and Lynne would discuss the options for Memorial Park with RSA president Noel Baigent.

Bike stands: Following a request for the installation of bike stands at beach reserves in eastern Golden Bay, seven stands will be distributed at locations selected by TDC staff.

Melia tree on the Village Green: Lynne explained that a decision on the replacement tree was still to be made.

Collingwood disabled parking and temporary speed limit: The parking/painted footpath markings have been fixed. The disabled park has also been installed.

Rubbish collection over holidays: Grant said the rubbish bins in Tākaka were “looking a lot better” this year, but board members noted that bach owners at Tata were using the litter bins to deposit domestic refuse, and something similar was happening at the Tākaka Visitor Centre.

Horses at Pūponga: A Pūponga resident has complained to TDC about Cape Farewell Horse Treks riding across the beach at the reserve, endangering recreational users. TDC environmental assurance group manager Kim Drummond explained that council has no specific rules controlling horses on beaches, and the Department of Conservation (DOC) concession under which the business operates, applies to conservation estate land only.

Abbie agreed to speak to the parties concerned and report back to the board.

Communications workshop: A recent workshop has resulted in a communications plan for the board which includes the use of print media, Facebook, and local radio.

Discretionary Fund applications

A request from the Community Arts and Circus Trust NZ for $1,000 to help fund a fire choreography and performance project was declined, on the basis that a significant proportion of the funding was allocated to employment and was too similar to previous applications.

Golden Bay Riding for the Disabled’s application for $665 to fund a First Aid course for its volunteers was granted.

Abbie said the board should consider holding a workshop to review the criteria for discretionary funding as it was “public money”.

Request for approval of new street name

What was, on the face of it, a straightforward issue, quickly became rather complicated and produced a 30-minute discussion – the longest of the meeting.

It began with Kim’s mea culpa. He explained that he had approved an application to name a new road at Pūponga, thus circumventing TDC’s street naming policy, which delegates the authority to GBCB. He was therefore asking the board to retrospectively approve the name, Bifrost Rise, and tidy up the paperwork. “I gave endorsement to a new name and forgot to get iwi endorsement… so I apologise.”

Although the owner of the subdivision had followed the correct procedure, paid the required fees, and had been informed of the approval by TDC, the board were unhappy about the lack of consultation with Manawhenua ki Mohua. Kim pointed out that Motueka-based iwi were notified in December.

“We asked iwi for a comment, but they didn’t get back to us.”

As the discussion continued, it became clear that no-one at the meeting was sure about the status of the road, but it was most likely to be a public right of way on private land, in which case the owners could name it as they wished with no requirement to seek approval from council.

The discussion ended with the board declining to grant its approval “at this stage” but would seek further clarification from TDC staff about the status of the road, specifically whether it is regarded as a right of way.

Action Sheet

Following a review of the Action Sheet, the board moved into a confidential session from which the public – and the media – were excluded.

Sport’s toughest two minutes

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

Neil Gardiner leads the sprint down the 22-step tower.

Kyle Gardiner with Sam Goffriller shortly after their head-to-head in the individual race.

Dummy run: The deadweight is returned ready for the next run. Double drag: competitors have to haul the 90kg dummies 30m along the ground at the end of their run.

The victorious Collingwood relay team. From left, Will Barham, Pete Taylor and Sam Goffriller, with MC Phillip Woolf.

Kaiser chiefs: Bashing the 72kg metal bar with a 4kg hammer.

Holding to account

LETTERS

I acknowledge that I am very critical of how the residents and ratepayers of the Golden Bay Ward have been served by our current elected councillors. My criticising emails to them both are passed to staff of the LGOIMA to be vetted as to appropriateness of the subject. They are never answered. We elect our councillors to serve the needs and wants of our small community. They are elected on the promises they make in their pre-election profiles. When they fail in doing what they promised in these profiles we have a right to hold them to account. I do feel that the prohibition of residents/ratepayers criticising elected members or staff at board meetings or online is a barrier to democratic accountability.

On reading the profiles of our current councillors published for the 2019 and 2022 elections, they have failed in their statements of serving us.

The failure to communicate with our residents/ratepayers and follow their statements of “looking like, sounding like, and answerable to its people“, has never happened.

The greatest conflict of all was voting against each other over a decision in 2019 to hold progress on the Waimea Dam until a revision on costings had been made (this was the Cr Greening motion). By voting against each other, it was a waste of power invested in them to represent the overwhelming vote of our ward and those over the hill to stop the dam.

I feel this one act by them is the reason today we have the dam heading to over $250 million and rising.

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GOLF

7 February. Team stableford: R Reynish, M Solly, C LeComte 32. Closest to pin: 9/18 C Crocker.

8 February. Stableford: G Sinclair 37, J Solly 34, R Heuvel 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Sinclair, 4/13 D McLaughlin, 8/17 & 9/18 R Dyce. Two: G Sinclair. Best gross: R Dyce 80.

11 February. Bisque bogey: M Dixon +5, R Miller +5, R Davis +4. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Hadler, 4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 and 9/18 W Collie. Two: W Collie, C Hadler. Best gross: R Davis 72.

BRIDGE

8 February. Bainham Pairs Session 1: L Roberts/P Smith 62.50%; B Burdett/H Curtis 59.72%; E Bradshaw/K Neill 57.64%. H/cap: L Roberts/P Smith 62.50%; B Burdett/H Curtis 57.72%; E Bradshaw/K Neill 54.89%.

10 February. Friday Champs Session 1: C Furness 58.70%; A Scotland 56.25%; J Massey 54.35%.

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Tākaka athletes step up for the cup

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Among the highs were a new club record, some season’s bests, a couple of first-time competitors, and numerous podium finishes.

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Eight-year-old Eli Miller and Ali Reynish(12) were competing at inter-club level for the first time. “Understandably, both were very nervous,” said Maree. “But they bettered their season’s bests, Ali’s being quite significant, and were keen to compete again.”

The highlight of the day was 15-year-old Ella Baigent whose 8.69m shot put throw beat Geena Gross’s long-standing club record by a margin of 0.61m; it was definitely a good day for Ella who was placed 1st in discus and 2nd in shot put, with season’s best throws in both events. Her younger sister Paige also performed well with a 2nd place finish in the 100m but unfortunately pulled a calf muscle in the 400m, an injury which ruled her out from the

13-year-olds’ girls’ high jump. Her teammate Ruby Darwen, however, stepped up and produced an impressive 1.40m jump, another season’s best, to take 1st place. Ruby’s success continued with 2nd place in the 200m and 3rd place in the long jump and 400m.

In the boy’s competition

Cooper Strange won the 10-year-olds’ 100m and came 2nd in the high jump, while Blake McCleely achieved a season’s best in the long

jump and discus, and Warren Hitchcock was placed 3rd in the shot put. Hunter Austin bravely tackled the 1500m race, showing great determination by finishing the race he clearly wasn’t enjoying.

The 12-year-old boys had a very good day; Aiden Best lived up to his name coming 1st in the discus, 2nd with the shot put, 2nd in 200m, and 3rd in 100m, while his teammate Lucas McCleely achieved 1st

in 1500m and 3rd in the long jump.

The impressive individual performances were put down to effective team work.

“The athletes were inspired by three coaches watching and instructing them,” said Maree, adding that the young competitors get to do it all over again soon. “They will be competing over two days at the Tasman Championships in two weeks’ time.”

Standing: from left, Hunter Austin, Aiden Best, Lucas McCleely, Ruby Darwen, Ella Baigent, Ali Reynish, Warren Hitchcock. Front: from left, Blake McCleely, Cooper Strange, Paige Baigent. Absent: Eli Miller. All Photos supplied.

Ella Baigent threw a new club record in the shot put.

Ruby Darwen produced a season’s best in the high jump.

First-timer Eli Miller. Aiden Best in the 200m.

Hard going at weekend woodchop

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The long weekend of 4-6 February saw a three-day chopping carnival take place at Nelson Creek on the West Coast. It was a big event with 40 open class choppers taking part and it was tough enough just to make a final, let alone getting a placing. The wood was radiata pine for the first half of the programme then gum for the second half, so every race was hard work. There were four open class chops being competed for each day including two of the most prestigious open chops in New Zealand, the Bill Liddell Standing and the Darcey Seymour Underhand as well as a Coast Buller Underhand each day. The Golden Bay choppers team was made up by Brian Godsiff, Rachael Nalder, and Dave and Serena Gowland, ably supported by the cheerleading of Linde Kynast.

Brian chopped outstandingly well over the three days making nine of the 12 possible open finals, including the Bill Liddell Standing. There was only one other axeman who exceeded that amount of finals appearances over the course of the weekend. However, Brian could only convert one of those chances into a placing, finishing 3rd in the Coast Buller 300mm

on day two.

Brian’s consistently high standard of chopping was the polar opposite to Dave’s, who on day one was bursting with lethargy and failed to even threaten a finals appearance. On day two, however, he made the Coast Buller 300mm Underhand final, finishing in 2nd place. On day three Dave once again made the Coast Buller final, placing 4th, then he made the 325mm Standing final and finished 3rd.

The women’s competition consisted of two 300mm underhand races each day. Serena chopped brilliantly and her recent tough training regime paid off as she battled for first place against the impressive Emma Riddell from Nelson, in all six races managing to beat her twice, once on day one and again on day three, to finish with two wins and four 2nd placings.

Rachael seemed to be continually competing against her sister Lou for third place and it turned out to be a very even race with Rachael finishing with three 3rd and three 4th placings. This is quite remarkable as it’s the first event Rachael has competed in for about 18 months.

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Superb waka ama conditions and spectacular scenery welcomed Golden Bay paddlers to Lake Rotoiti for the Tuna Te Hoe annual races organised by Matahi (Nelson Club) last Saturday.

Onetahua Waka Ama Club significantly fielded two men’s teams in the larger six-person waka. It is a testing race, starting with a sprint, 7.5km race followed quickly by 5km against a strong field.

In the OC2 (two-person) class Selwyn Farr, club president, and Rory Jelf took first place with a very strong performance.

The Onetahua crew were joined by students from Golden Bay High School under the direction of Eric Lander, who has trained and motivated students Lyla, Maren, Zeb, Tristen and Archie to a point where they can compete. Tamariki waka is the fastest growing area in the sport and adds a great deal to these events. The support Golden Bay High School provides is appreciated.

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Hip hop Deva developing boy zone

Last year 15-year-old Deva Baanvinger Singh began teaching kids’, teenagers’, and adults’ hip hop classes from her High Voltage Hip Hop Company. Now, realising that boys might be more drawn towards a boys-only class, she aims to form Golden Bay’s first boys’ hip hop troupe.

“It’s such a fun thing, hip hop; it’s physically hard and it’s fast,” she says. “I’m hoping to encourage more boys to give it a go and step into it and try something new.”

Hip hop is one of the most popular and influential styles of dance, emerging from hip hop music that originated in the 1970s, popularised by dance crews in the United States. Routines include specific styles such as “popping”, “locking”, and “breaking”.

Deva believes that while Golden Bay’s physical culture is focused more on sports, boys could really relate to hip hop. She creates her routines based on “mash ups”: a set of different songs combined into one, that allows fast changes between different dance styles. Feedback from boys has inspired Deva to do more floorwork, including breakdancing in her boys’ routine. Other popular styles include “tutting” (shapes created

by 90-degree angles with the hands), and formation work.

“I’m trying to teach them as many different things as possible in one routine.”

Daughter of local drama director Martine Baanvinger, Deva has been performing all her life. After many years of learning contemporary and classical dance, particularly with Dance Collective Mohua (d.c.m), she was introduced to hip hop and loved it. For the past two years she has attended classes with Dance Motueka and has now reached their highest level. She also hopes to join competitive hip hop groups in Nelson. “I can now bring back what I’m learning with hip hop to Golden Bay.”

Deva, who loves working with kids, is currently teaching around 17 in weekly classes at the Motupipi Hall. She has already performed several showcases to parents and has been invited by other dance companies such as d.c.m to participate in their shows.

“For some kids that’s a highlight, being able to learn the dance and then show it to people on a stage.”

Contact Deva at High Voltage Hip Hop Company, email devasinghnz@gmail.com.

Deva Baanvinger Singh’s hip hop dance classes are growing in popularity and a boys-only troupe is soon to be formed. Photo: Submitted. ANITA PETERS

Get set for the Battle for the Bay

• A tough week at the office and I see our frontline responders in the North Island are also putting in the hard yards. Our thoughts are with our FENZ colleagues as they continue the search for their missing colleague.

• 6 February: Two local males were warned for fighting after an altercation in Edinburgh Street.

• 8 February: A local driver was issued a $150 infringement notice for dangerous overtaking following a crash on Abel Tasman Drive. Thankfully nobody was injured.

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Last year’s inaugural Battle for the Bay was a great success. Next weekend’s event promises to be bigger and better. File photo. Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards.

Football clubs from across the region will converge on Tākaka next Saturday for the second annual Wholemeal Café Battle for the Bay tournament.

The day-long footie festival promises to be serious fun for both players and spectators.

The serious bit is about the raising of funds and awareness by the football family and the wider community, who have come together to support the Hope Is My Homeboy suicide prevention campaign.

Its message to “check on your homies” is a reminder of the importance to look out for one another – something that Battle for the Bay organiser and GBAFC president Phil Smith says is key to tackling mental health issues. “Everyone knows someone affected by suicide. Let’s raise the awareness that it’s OK not to be OK. Go and check on your brother, sister, aunt, and mate.”

That serious message, along with generating the means to make a difference, is the focus of Saturday’s fun tournament, which features several mixed-gender teams. The first match kicks off at 9.30am and the action continues throughout the day, as teams vie for top honours and individuals strive for the

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Phil is hoping the biggest winners of the day will be those “homies” who will receive support, care, and hope in time of greatest need. “It doesn’t really matter how much money we raise; the biggest message is that we need to remove the stigma from mental health and look after each other.”

Raffle tickets can be purchased at various locations, including NBS Tākaka, First National Golden Bay, Hammer Hardware, Collingwood Tavern, and Collingwood On the Spot, or via email at president.gbafc@gmail.com.

The Wholemeal Café Battle for the Bay kicks off at 9.30am on Saturday 25 February at the Rec Park Centre Tākaka.

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• All drivers need to be very mindful of the farm machinery (tractors and trucks) using our roads during the summer months. These vehicles travel slower than most and often turn into paddocks, not roads or driveways, so it’s important to take extreme care when overtaking them. The drivers of these vehicles report having many near misses and feel this year is particularly bad for the speed of other road users and their impatience. Please take care out there and moderate your driving accordingly. It is only a matter of time before we have a very serious crash on our hands. Police are encouraging commercial operators to install CCTV cameras on their vehicles so that we can take enforcement action to rectify dangerous driving.

• 8 February: Two local males were trespassed from an address near Milnthorpe in relation to a civil dispute that was recently ruled upon by the High Court.

• 11 February: A 37-year-old local male was charged with careless driving, driving outside his restrictions and driving with excess breath alcohol following a crash on Tākaka-Collingwood Highway.

• School is back – lots more pedestrians and traffic moving around. Keep your speeds down please.

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 Window Reputty

 Mirrors

 Fly Screens

 Shower Screens

Ecosanctuary opens its gate

GOLDEN BAY SHEETMETAL

JO RICHARDS

When the ecosanctuary at Cape Farewell swung open its steel gate to the public last Sunday morning, around 75 people passed through.

The heavy gate provides the only access to HealthPost Nature Trust’s (HPNT) fenced sanctuary which was created to eliminate pests, facilitate coastal ecosystem restoration and reestablish viable breeding populations of endangered seabirds.

Last month a consignment of 56 pakahā (fluttering shearwater) chicks was brought to the sanctuary where they were placed in specially constructed burrows to allow them to safely fledge. But before they fly off to sea for what could be several years, the birds must be hand fed for up to six weeks.

On Sunday, members of the public watched project volunteers including Raelene Mason, Meret Weiss and Tiana Olney bring a steady stream of young birds from their burrows in the inner sanctuary to the feeding hut for their daily meal.

On one of several trips to the hut, Collingwood year 13 student Tiana carefully lifted Kiara out of her carrier box and held it while Patsy Garrett filled a syringe with a light brown liquid which she then fed through a narrow flexible tube into

the bird’s mouth. “It’s anchovy and sardine smoothie, with seabird vitamins and fish oil,” explained Patsy. “We give them between 10 and 70ml depending on weight and wing.”

Inside the hut a whiteboard marked the progress of the chicks from fledglings to frequent flyers. The wings added to the individual bird symbols showed that, so far, of the 56 arrivals there had been 20 departures.

The sanctuary is not all about birds – the long-term aim is to re-establish a wide range native flora and fauna. On one of the footpaths that criss-cross the sanctuary project volunteer and media contact Nate Wilbourne was speaking to HPNT chair Peter Butler and trustee Chris Wheatley about having recently observed a couple of green geckos – evidence that the ecosystem within the protected area recovering. “That’s a good sign,” said Peter.

Speaking on Tuesday, project manager Marian Milne provided an update on pakahā departures. “Birds are taking flight in steady numbers daily now with 4-5 leaving each day at the moment. Just 30 birds on site this morning to be fed. Which is just how it should be. They are leaving in perfect condition nicely full feathered and good weights.”

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Volunteers Patsy Garrett and Tiana Olney feed a fish smoothie to Kiara the fluttering shearwater. Photo: Jo Richards.

3½ ton digger available for dry hire

Acid on the microphone

Ray O’Leary at the Mussel Inn

SUBMITTED

Golden Bay poet Emma Callaghan kicks off the 2023 season of Acid on the Microphone at the Mussel Inn this month. Hosted by Golden Bay Live Poets Society, Acid on the Microphone can lay claim to be the longest running open mic night in the Bay, running now for 28 years or so.

And guest poet for the night, Emma Callaghan, will certainly bring some sass and power to the microphone with her words and performance.

Emma won the Golden Bay/Nelson regional Poetry Slam competition last year and represented the region in the NZ National Poetry Slam in Auckland in November and what an impact she made.

Emma made it through to the second round and on the way won the “Spirit of the Slam” Award.

“ You will find Emma’s range of styles and subject matter inspiring and challenging. So gather your friends for an excellent night out at the Mussel Inn, we’d love to see you there,” says spokesman Mark Raffills.

Mussel Inn, Thursday 23 February, 7.30pm. $5 on the door.

SUBMITTED

Ray O’Leary is serious about jokes. If his trademark suit and tie don’t tell you he means funny business, his critical acclaim and audience responses sure do. His sharp writing and signature delivery have had crowds across Aotearoa doubled over with laughter, whilst he barely moves a muscle. A regular comedian on Have You Been Paying Attention? and 7 Days, Ray also appeared in a 2021 episode of Bill Bailey’s Patriot Brains which made a comeback with new host Sue Perkins in 2022. He can be seen in the TV series Raised by Refugees, Golden Boy, and brand-new sketch show for kids My Favourite Dead Person for which he is also a writer.

On the road with a back-to-back schedule, the February – March tour is a massive independent undertaking; determined to bring laughs to Golden Bay, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua, Tauranga, Hamilton, Palmerston North, and Ray’s hometown of Whanganui.

Expect an hour of all-new, completely original jokes about things you never thought could be funny.

Mussel Inn, Wednesday 1 March.

AGM NOTICES

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

Roland Muntwyler

8.Jan.1958 – 12.Feb.23

Julia, Tim and Ronny would like to thank the community for the immense support and generosity.

A celebration of his life is T.B.C

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

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679. Deadline is 12pm on Tuesdays. See advertising prices and read the paper online at www.gbweekly.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

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789 Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz

ACC registered

Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services

Healing with Grace

ACC registered Provider

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

NOTICES

NOTICE of Special General Meeting of Collingwood Museum Society Inc (includes Rockville Museum) Sunday 26 February, 4pm, Collingwood Memorial Hall. Confirming the appointment of the committee.

AORERE Flower Show, Pakawau Hall, 25 February. Entries to the hall by 11am on the day. Sale table, raffles, afternoon tea. Open to the public 1pm till 4pm. Schedules ph 524 8359.

A SeniorNet Photobook workshop will be held on 23 February at 1.30 pm at St John room, Rec Centre. Learn to produce your personal book of photos. All welcome. Members free. Visitors $5. Queries to Karen ph 525 8874.

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

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one?

Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.

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 Golden Bay Community Trust wish to announce that the first grant founding round is closing on 28 February 2023.

Pōhara stormwater improvements

Tasman District Council investigations into stormwater requirements at Pōhara have led to the construction of a series of improvements to reduce the risk of flooding to properties in future storms.

Stage one has been completed on Selwyn Street with the installation of a timber retaining wall.

Stage two is scheduled to begin on Monday 20 February and involves the construction of two larger capacity culverts underneath Abel Tasman Drive. Work will take about two months and the road will be reduced to one lane.

Stage three is scheduled to begin in early March with the construction of a clay bund wall.

We ask for your patience and care when driving through the site.

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.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

ACUPUNCTURE, Roslind Gold ph 027 333 5006.

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.

• Clinical Massage Therapy

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106 BTSM, RMT MNZ Gift Vouchers Available

No GP referral required

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

H ealing with Grace & 021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

Email: info@tasman.govt.nz

Website: tasman.govt.nz Ph: 03 543 8400

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.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

PUBLIC

/ Pānui a whānui

Turn Key Pohara Beach House

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. Offered furnished 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. See our virtual tour online.

Offers over $820,000, all offers will be presented on or before Friday 3rd March 2023, will not be sold prior. For viewing times contact Billy.

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

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 on this 3.77 ha property.

For price indication contact Billy. Tender closes at 2pm 2nd March 2023. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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

FLOOR -to-ceiling custom lined curtains using gorgeous fabrics and liners from NZ’s leading textile houses, call into Imagine designs in Z fuel stop, Tākaka and view our vast range, plus check out our Luxaflex® blind stand. Or ph Tracey for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071.

FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www. goldenbayflowers.co.nz. Teresa Brough Designer Florist.

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

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

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

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING

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

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

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

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

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.

OPEN HOME TIMES

Sunday 19th February

15 Charlett Point Road, Rangihaeata

20 Onekaka Iron Works Road

12:00 - 12:30pm 2:00 - 2:30pm

15 Charlett Point Road || Tender deadline extended to 7th March, 2pm.

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. The four bedrooms are voluminous and french doors frame the sea views.

Due to travel disruption the Tender deadline has been extended to 2pm 7th March 2023.

Offers invited over $1,000,000.

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

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 over $850,000 are invited by closed Tender at 4pm on Tuesday 28th February 2023.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

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

GARAGE sale. Saturday 18 February, 9am - noon, 5 Windle Road (end of Park Avenue, behind the show grounds). BEEF shorthorn streers, well grown. Ph 021 556 806. 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, Tracey 027 440 0071.

LATEX mattress, zip cotton cover, 2m x 1.2m, 14cm thick, $200. Ph 525 9298.

CARAVAN, Sterling Europa 390/2. English 1998, 13-foot, two-berth, certified self contained. Electrical WOF, reg and WOF. Full size canopy, solar panel and all gear. $15,000 firm. Ph 027 363 1888.

SUZUKI quad bike, 2011. Needs a clutch. Ph 021 556 806. SUBARU Impreza, 2008, 117,000km, very good condition. Ph 021 556 806.

A REAL SLICE OF PARADISE

Lot 1 / 364 Abel Tasman Drive, Motupipi $379,000

With mountain views and a stunning rural outlook this section is considerably larger than your standard residential section. What are you waiting for? 2684m2 in total and located centrally to town or the beaches. Title is now issued, along with power and sewerage connections. Call now and we can go for a walk over your future building site!

www.goldenbayproperty.com

Agents: Paul McConnon 027 525 8255 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

GOLDEN

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.

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

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

Manawhenua ki Mohua

P Pouārahi/Manager Vacancy

This is a part time position to:

• Provide advice and support to MKM.

• Facilitate MKM relationships.

• Manage staff and contracts

Email: pouarahi@mohuamanawhenua.org for details

Applications close: Tuesday 7th March 2023

Youth Support Worker

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

CLEANERS - Casual and Permanent

Golden Bay Community Health is an integrated health facility that includes a wide range of primary, secondary and community care with 24 aged residential beds, 5 acute beds, maternity, general practice, urgent care, rural nursing and Allied Health.

We are currently recruiting for cleaners to join our support services team.

Our cleaners ensure that cleanliness standards are maintained across the facility and as such are key to the running of the facility.

If you are a hard worker and have experience as a cleaner, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Carol Robinson, Property and Facilities Manager on 027 802 0193 or 03 525 0108.

If you wish to apply for the role, please complete the application form on our website at https://www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers attaching a Covering Letter and CV where indicated. Positions open until filled.

Please note to apply for these positions you must:

1. Be eligible to work in NZ

2. Receive a satisfactory police check

Registered Nurse

PPT, 18-24 hrs/week

Days and hours negotiable

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

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

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

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

Applications close until filled

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.

Application close: OPEN until filled!

Consent for Police Vetting is required.

Project De-Vine Environmental Trust

FOSTERING NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS IN GOLDEN BAY AND THE TOP OF THE SOUTH

Admin Assistant

Position available: Office Administrator

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN . Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY

FINE DINING EXPERIENCE at Zatori, see ad on next page.

MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY

BOARD GAMES at Mohua Social Services, 5.30-10pm. Facebook group “Board Gaming in Golden Bay”.

TUESDAY 21 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.

WEDNESDAY 22 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 23 FEBRUARY

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

LATER EVENTS

AORERE FLOWER SHOW, Pakawau Hall, Saturday 25 February. Entries to the hall by 11am on the day. Sale table, raffles, afternoon tea. Open to the public 1pm till 4pm. Schedules ph 524 8359.

Project De-Vine Environmental Trust is a leader in the stewardship and fostering of native eco systems in Golden Bay and the Top of the South.

Project De-Vine Environmental Trust is a leader in the stewardship of native ecosystems in Golden Bay and the Top of the South.

Due to growth in our organisation, we are now looking for an Office Administrator to help manage our systems and processes.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will have responsibility for:

• Administration and financial management

Due to growth in our organisation, we are now looking for an Administration Assistant to help with daily admin tasks, including site reports, and health and safety processes for 20 hours per week.

• Human resources systems management

• Data entry and report creation

Reporting to General Manager, you will have responsibility for:

• Managing communication with Trust members

• Site Reporting and other admin paperwork –including ArcGIS map reporting (training will be given)

Programmes to listen out for:

Community Conversations

Community Conversations are interviews with people and organisations that are helping make a difference within our communities through volunteer organisations, charitable trusts and more.

Ideally you will have strong administrative and financial skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities within a project based environment. Some knowledge and experience in HR systems and processes would be advantageous. Strong computer literacy (word, excel and database experience) is required.

• Stock procurement Maintaining Website (Wordpress experience helpful)

Fresh Start Friday with Grant & Hanna

• Maintaining PDVET Health and Safety database

Initially part time (25 hours a week), there may be the opportunity for this to increase to up to 40 hours a week.

If you are someone regarded by others as being effective at building and maintaining relationships with others, organised, have a good work ethic and you wish to work in a small and supportive environment where your contribution is highly valued, we would like to discuss this role with you!

Further information and a position description is available on request. Please contact: Ph:02041112626 or e:11nikaus@gmail.com Applications close on Thursday, 1 April 2021.

Ideally, you can demonstrate managing multiple tasks and priorities within a project-based environment. Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and experience in health and safety systems, although this is not essential. This is a part-time position with flexible working hours (20 hours a week).

If others regard you as effective at building and maintaining relationships with others, organised, have a good work ethic, and wish to work in a small and supportive environment where your contribution is highly valued, we would like to discuss this role with you.

Further information and a position description are available on request. Please contact Sophie Davies at: sophie@pdvet.org.nz

Applications close on Friday 24 February 2023

Join Grant Knowles, Carl McRae and Hahna Read for diverse music, funism and informative chats. Fresh Start Friday airs Friday mornings 7-9 and is kindly supported by The GB Weekly.

Are you passionate about local issues?

Interested in making your own radio programme? Weekly or fortnightly, you choose. Fresh FM is About Community, locals 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. We’re also wanting sponsors to come aboard to support our local content shows. If you want to know more contact us directly via email: Motueka@freshfm.net

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

Friday 17th February

4:00 The Amazing Maurice (PG)

8:00 Antman & the Wasp: Quantumania (M)

Saturday 18th

8:00 What’s Love Got to Do with it? (M)

Sunday 19th

5:00 Emily (M) ENCORE

8:00 A Man Called Otto (M) ENCORE

Wednesday 22nd

5:30 What’s Love Got to Do with it? (M

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY SHAUN KIRK - LIVE TICKETS on sale now:

This

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

- $25 door sales - $35

SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY DILBY warp | bones - $10

FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY galanjah

SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY butterface! (rex’s 40th!) long earth theory - $10

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

/ Huarahi ako/mahi

Golden Bay ICONZ

(for boys aged 8-13)

Underway for 2023

• Fun and games

• Adventure

• Community service

• Christian value-based teaching

• Strong male role-modelling

• Badges to earn

The Takaka-based ICONZ group runs Tuesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm during term. New boys welcome.

Contact Nathaniel Petterson ph 021 110 9993, nathaniel@mamakugrove.nz

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 17 until Tuesday 21 February

Friday: Warm with clear skies. Gentle breeze from the east backing north later in the day. High of 19oC

Saturday: Warm, mostly cloudy, with a gentle northerly breeze. High of 19oC

Sunday: Warm with clear skies and sunny. Gentle breeze from the west. High of 20oC

Monday: Warm with clear skies. Fresh westerly breeze. High of 20oC

Tuesday: Warm with clear skies. Fresh to strong westerly breeze High of 21oC

Sat

Sun 19th NIKAU HARP TRIO, $20

Wed 22nd JOEL FAFARD – southern blues, $15

25th SOMEBODY DO

- pop-funk-dance, $15

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

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.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 19 February 10:30am

Contact Peter Fersterer, 028 418 0170

$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

LANE, PŌHARA

$745,000

This one-bdrm cottage of 77m2 is a real charmer! Located in the popular area of Haile Lane, Pōhara. Open plan living, dining & kitchen area, kept cosy in winter by the wood fire, & the decks on 2 sides allow that indoor-outdoor flow, loved by so many. Extra sleepout with power & other garden sheds. The est. orchard includes at least 10 varieties of fruit & nut, growing in lovely, fertile soil. All this & more on 3107m 2. Call me to view, you may just be charmed too!!

Ref: GB3926

MEMORIES ON MEIHANA

50 MEIHANA STREET, TĀKAKA

• Split level, tidy family home

• So close to all amenities/schools

• Living, 3 bdrms/1 bthrm upstairs

• Workshop/laundry/sep.toilet down

• Carport & sgl garage

Ref: GB3908 $735,000

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 872

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE IN LIGAR!

OPEN HOME Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am

BEACH, BREWS & BBQ’S

12A LEISURE LANE, LIGAR BAY

• The golden sands just mins away

• 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms

• Open plan living

• Light & spacious throughout

• Where every day is a holiday!

Ref: GB3916 Offers Over $789,000

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 or Paul McConnon 0275 042 872

‘CASA LIGAR’ 44 NYHANE DRIVE, LIGAR BAY Price By

Negotiation

Yes, this could be all yours! An amazing 3500m 2 section with stunning gardens, dozens of fruit trees all wrapped around a beautifully presented, 2 storey, 4 -bedroom home. A double garage 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 p izza 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

OPEN HOME Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm