Wave of new entrants at Motupipi

Motupipi School students in front of the school pou, the significance of which will be part of this year’s learning about “Turangawaewae – Our Place”.

Motupipi Primary School started the year with great positivism and a wave of entrants from recent arrivals in the community. The school role is already buoyant, with another intake of five-year-olds mid-year.

This year’s “enquiry topic” focuses on “Turangawaewae –Our Place”.

“Looking at where we belong, learning about Mohua Golden Bay, learning some of the pūrakāu – the legends, things that are associated,” explains principal Rachel Evans. “Things like: where is their whānau from, their pepeha? Looking at: who are the tangata whenua? It’s our first big deep dive into the Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum.”

Around June, teachers will be able to access added resources within the curriculum from a Mohua perspective, currently in draft format while being sanctioned by mana whenua. Given the school is situated on Ngāti Tama land, teaching will include the significance of the schools carved pou whenua, which a later visit to the marae will reinforce.

This term, the school value will focus on respect; the rights and feelings for each other, the community and the environment.

Before the term started, new staff, support staff and teachers were welcomed onto the marae for an education pōwhiri, where stories and pūrakāu were heard.

Anna Elworthy, last year’s acting deputy principal, was appointed as permanent deputy principal in January. Jodie Grant, a valued long-term Motupipi teacher, is returning part time from a year’s leave, sharing her role with Rosanna Clarence who was previously part time.

Swimming for the whole school community will continue through to the end of term, now with the added luxury of the waterproof cover.

Two senior camps are also on schedule: Years 3 and 4 at Tōtaranui Homestead, and Years 5 and 6 at Bridge Valley in Wakefield. Rachel believes that camp is invaluable for establishing and building relationships and for extending the class culture. “It pushes kids out of their comfort zones, exposes them to different experiences, all while being supported.”

Rachel is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Jackson from Bricks in the Bay, who will be working voluntarily with Year 6 this year to develop creativity and problem-solving skills with Lego.

The last day of term is 6 April.

According to the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui birds bring harmonious energy into our gardens. With autumn approaching it’s a good time to plan how we can make our gardens more attractive for native birds. Just watching the day-to-day activities of the birds that inhabit our gardens can be a fascinating experience for both adults and children.

Planting a variety of native trees and shrubs can provide food, shelter, nesting places and nesting materials. The diets of our native birds fall into four categories: nectar, fruit, foliage and insects. Growing plants that provide a good supply of these year-round means birds will always have food available to them. Food sources for birds are most scarce in winter and early spring. Tūī, makomako (bellbirds) and kererū are known to travel large distances in search of flowers and fruit. A good layer of mulch or leaf litter will create habitat for spiders, moths and beetles providing a food source for the insect eaters like piwakawaka (fantails) and riroriro (grey warblers). Both manuka and kanuka will attract bugs. The Department of Conservation’s website has a month-by-month calendar of native plants showing what times of the year they produce nectar, fruit and seeds. Choosing to grow plants that vary in height can provide more than food. Tūī will often choose a high point in trees that allows their song to carry further. Male kererū perch on the tops of trees as a take-off point for display flights while kōtare (kingfisher) use them as observation points for hunting.

You can create a safe haven for the birds that visit your garden by controlling predators such as stoats, rats, possums and hedgehogs. Installing a water source like a bird bath means birds can visit your garden to bathe or for a drink. If you own a cat, be a responsible cat owner and take steps to prevent your cat from hunting the feathered friends that visit.

Remember, having birds in our garden can benefit us almost as much as it benefits our feathered friends.

RESULTS / Hua

BRIDGE

15 February. Bainham Pairs Session 2: N/S: L Roberts/P Smith 59%; A Foreman/T Packard 52%; E Bradshaw/K Neill 48.88%. E/W: S Douglas/R Smith 54.38%; B

Burdett/H Curtis 54.25%; B Wilson/D Sarll 53.56%. H/cap: N/S: L Roberts/P Smith 59%; A Foreman/T Packard 51%; E Bradshaw/K Neill 46.13%. E/W: S Douglas/R Smith 64.38%; B Wilson/D Sarll 52.81%; B Burdett/H Curtis 52.25%.

17 February. Individual Session 1: E Bradshaw/M McKellar 71.67%; T Packard/D Perreau 56.17%; C Furness/C Mead 54.67%. H/cap: E Bradshaw/M McKellar 65.92%; T Packard/D Perreau 57.17%; L Thomas/S Douglas 56.37%.

GOLF

14 February. R1 Woods Trophy (stableford): R Reynish 32. Closest to pin: 3/12 M

Solly, 9/18 B Miller. 15 February. Stableford: W Collie 39, S Kerr 39, R Tait 37. Closest to pin: 3/12 J Crocker, 4/13 C Reynish , 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 R Tait. Twos: C Harrison, M Dixon, W Collie. Two 7/16: S Kerr. 18 February. Stableford, Left v Right: Left 36.33, Right 32.90. R Heuvel 43, R Dyce 39, R Young 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Davis, 4/13 R Heuvel, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 N Gardiner. Twos: N Gardiner, R Davis. Twos 7/16: R Heuvel, R Davis, A Gourdie. Happy wanderer: J Solly. Best gross: R Dyce 75.

AGM NOTICES

ŌNEKAK Ā Hall AGM, triennial elections, Tuesday 14 March, 7pm. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Pony Club AGM, Sunday 12 March, 12.30pm at pony club grounds, 66 Long Plain Rd Tākaka.

NATIONAL Party West Coast Tasman electorate AGM will be held in Greymouth on Saturday 4 March, 1.30pm at The Ashley Hotel, 74 Tasman Street, Greymouth.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

LETTY Alach. Maurice, Allan, Ian, Marlene and their families would like to thank everyone for the flowers, messages, cards and support. We feel very grateful to be part of such a supportive community. Arohanui to you all.

ROLAND Muntwyler (Roli), 8 January 1958 -12 February 2023.

A farewell celebration of Roli’s life will be held on Friday 10 March at Kotinga Hall. Further info will follow. Thank you for the incredible support from friends and the community. Instead of flowers, we would rather you donate to the flood victims in the North Island. Julia, Ronny and Tim.

NOW in my 90th year, I wish with all my heart to thank the dear friends of Golden Bay. So numerous are you all who give me such joy and comfort at these times. I cannot name you all but again I say thank you, blessings and much love. Penny Challis.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

AL-ANON Golden Bay meetings discontinued. Now available online: https://al-anon.org.nz/al-anon-meetings/

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

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

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

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

$8,000 Community Grant 20th Round

The RSC Community Grant is again open to applicants.

The purpose of the grant is to distribute $8000 biannually to cultural, philanthropic, charitable, sporting or educational organisations or any other purpose that benefits the Golden Bay community or a section of it.

Applications Close: Midday, Friday 31st March 2023

Application forms to be collected from the Country Store

Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm & Sat: 9am – 12pm

Contact Victoria 929 7519 admin@rsc.co.nz

Travel Health Services at Golden Bay Community Health

If you are considering overseas travel this year, you may wish to access our travel health service at GBCH to help you stay healthy and safe whilst abroad. You are advised to access travel health services at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure where possible.

Kung Fu Experience

Increased energy and well being. Freedom from fear and intimidation through meditative practice. Self defense.

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

Services offered:

• travel vaccinations

• malaria prevention

• general travel related health advice

Go to our website https://www.gbhealth.org.nz/pretravelhealth-questionnaire to complete a pre-travel health questionnaire and email it to sharon.morrison@nbph.org.nz

Our Travel Health Nurse, Sharon, will contact you to make recommendations and arrange an appointment. Your request may be prioritised depending on your departure date, so if your request is urgent, please call 525 0060 to advise our staff of this.

*Please note: we are not an authorised Yellow Fever vaccination centre

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

SUMMER fruit pruning, sustainable property advice and

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga 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.

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.

Need flowers for a special occasion?

We deliver - call now 027 758 1138 or order online www.goldenbayflowers.co.nz

Golden Bay Digger Hire

* 1.7 tonne Kubota

* 3 buckets

* Zero swing

* Expandable tracks

* Auger attachment

* 300kg plate compactor for hire

* Delivery available gbdiggerhire@hotmail.com

Phone: Aaron McKenna & James Mackay on 027 713 0684 monuments.co.nz

Rose Slow P 035259213

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

Healing with Grace

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

Fit for life

live life to the fullest

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106

HEALTH & WELLBEING /

Takaka

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES

SCAN TOOL

WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS

BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

& ASSOCIATES

Specialised Accounting

Unbeatable Professional Qualifications Experience & Service

03 525 9919 julie@warnassociates.co.nz

23 MOTUPIPI ST

TAKAKA 7110, GOLDEN BAY www.warnassociates.co.nz

Fit for life life to the fullest

Personal Training sessions available with Pam @ the Fitness Junction at Takaka township Ph: 027 895 8745

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FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

GARAGE sale. Sunday 26 February, 9am-noon, 19 Pohutukawa Place, Pōhara. Workshop tools and household items plus beekeeping equipment and hive boxes.

BEEF shorthorn weaner steers. Ph 021 556 806.

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

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.

IRIS bulbs, koha to charity. Ph 524 8130.

QUALITY wheat, 25kg, $30. Ph 03 929 7160, Rototai.

SUZUKI quad bike. Needs a clutch. Ph 021 556 806.

SUBARU Impreza 2.0S, 2008, 117,000km, very good condition. Ph 021 556 806.