The GB Weekly - 4 August 2023

Hunters gather record haul

Conservation Order

An Environment Court report has recommended that a Water Conservation Order (WCO) be issued to safeguard water quality at Wakoropupū Springs and associated water bodies.

The report, issued on 28 July, marks a major milestone in a decade-long saga that has included two separate applications, a Special Tribunal and an Environment Court Hearing.

The applicant – Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust and Golden Bay resident Andrew Yuill – initially applied for a WCO in December 2013. That application was put on hold and the applicants were encouraged to further engage with Tasman District Council. The subsequent application, made in April 2017, was heard the following year by a Special Tribunal which, in 2020, recommended that the WCO be made. The matter then went to the Environment Court and, after four hearing sessions of two-five days held between May 2022 and April this year, Judge John Hassan has now issued his 314-page report to the Minister of Environment, supporting the Special Tribunal’s recommendations with modifications.

Based on extensive evidential findings and determinations, the report prescribes water quality standards for Main Spring and Fish Creek Springs, as well as placing responsibilities and duties on TDC to monitor and control through resource consents, permits and cease-take orders in the Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer Recharge Area (WAMARA) – part of the Tākaka River catchment from which surface and ground water drains or percolates into underlying gravel and marble formations.

A bluebird weekend yielded record entries and results for the 26th annual Upper Tākaka Pig Hunt.

Locals and visitors (including one on horseback) gathered at the Upper Tākaka Country Club on Sunday to enjoy the sun, view the weigh-in and prizegiving – and have a few quiet beers.

The hunt is organised by locals and keen hunters Jonny Harwood, Cindy Rosser, and Amanda Brooks. Says Jonny of the record haul, “I have a feeling it must have been a good breeding season a couple years ago – as [this

and 39 children. The weather provided great hunting conditions.”

When The GB Weekly arrived mid-afternoon, it was standing room only at the weigh station, with “weigh masters” Geoff Trewavas and Duncan McKenzie working like Trojans to keep pace with the flow of large game entries, while Greg Reeve was weighing and counting possums, hares, and goats.

Inside the clubrooms there was an impressive range of prizes. “It’s all donated from the local community and from over the Hill,” says Cindy. “Every child entered receives a prize.”

Hunters are free to hunt in whichever geography they choose over the course of the competition, resulting in competitors targeting hunting grounds across the top of the South Island.

Sisters Tasmin and Riley Nelson-Knauf spent the weekend in Marlborough, catching a total of five pigs. “The best part was getting to the hut at the end of a hard day,” says Riley.

Mother-and-son team, Wendy Brooks and Kyle Gardiner, took out the Largest Red Stag Trophy for the second year running, “From our secret location near Murchison". Wendy shot the 105kg stag early on Sunday morning and was grateful to have son Kyle to help with the heavy lifting. “It was good Kyle was there, as I could never have fitted [the deer] in my tiny Corolla hatchback,” she jokes. Wendy’s achievement is all the more impressive as this is only her second season hunting. “I’m a little bit addicted,” she says with a grin.

Jonny kicked off the prizegiving with a speech and facilitated crowd control with...

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The key water quality standards specified in the report are water clarity, along with concentrations of dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP), dissolved oxygen (DO) and dissolved nitrate (measured as NO3-N). The parameter that has probably been discussed more than any other during the protracted, formal process is nitrate. The concentration upper limit, measured at Main Spring and Fish Creek Springs, is initially set at 0.44mg/l, but reduces to 0.41mg/l from 1 January 2038. The report justifies these figures, explaining that “any higher limit would place the undisputed outstanding values of Te Waikoropupū at an unacceptable level of risk”.

The report also makes it clear that it is TDC’s duty to ensure these limits are complied with, although it may choose to...

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Seb Vratil and Titus Schaefer give the thumbs-up at last Sunday's weigh-in for the annual Upper Tākaka Pig Hunt. Photo: Rosa Volz.

Café opens at heart of new arcade

A touch of continental style has arrived in Tākaka with the opening of a compact, colourful arcade.

At the heart of the new development, and fronting the main street, sits Good as Gold Café, which is separated from retail and office spaces by a narrow walkway.

Owner Cheryl Elsey explains the philosophy behind the design. “We wanted to create a space that people would see as being shared.”

The mixed-use building has risen from the ashes of Bird's Emporium, which burned down in October 2020. Fire may have been the destroyer, but it also proved to be the great renewer, thanks to Cheryl and husband Ian who were determined to rebuild better on the site.

While a lot of interesting materials have been used in the construction, it is the thought behind the design that makes this project so special for Cheryl.

The walkway, for example, that links Commercial Street with Junction Street, was “inspired by the alleyways in Europe”, says Cheryl, who credits designer Rita Virtama with helping her turn the initial concept into reality.

In addition to inspiring the layout, Cheryl’s vision to represent “the old and the new” guided the selection of materials and colours used throughout. Even the names have been carefully chosen to create connections to the past.

“Good as Gold is a tribute to my dad [Trevor Boyes],” says Cheryl. “Many long-time locals will recall him saying this during his 40 years in business in Tākaka. It’s also a connection to our other two businesses, Feel Good Food and Goodness2Go.”

A tangible link to Bird's Emporium is expressed via wood salvaged from the ruins, which Ian, with help from Jack Davis, has repurposed. “All the wood inside the café is 130-year-old mataī – the table, bench seat and shelving,” says Cheryl.

The walkway is named in honour of her parents who “always had marigolds in the garden”. Walking through Marigold Way, a vibrant palette of green, red, orange, and purple strikes the eye, along with the variety of textured cladding materials, which includes weatherboard, plywood panels, and corrugated steel. Exploring the compact development also reveals a number of interesting nooks and crannies, offering all sorts of possibilities.

Good as Gold Café will initially serve “an extensive range of cabinet food and salads”, says Cheryl, adding that the menu will expand over time. “We’ll be introducing cook-to-order sometime soon. And there’ll be a few surprises over the next few months.”

Standing at the entrance to her stylish new premises, Cheryl reflects on the realisation of her vision. “I feel really proud to have created something unique.”

Good As Gold Café, Commercial Street, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday 7am-4.30pm.

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Good as Gold: From left, Devangi Farah, Rob Rood, Cheryl Elsey, Priscilla Carey, Casey Bennett. Photo: Supplied.

Staff Picks on show at Museum

The opening of Golden Bay Museum’s winter exhibition took place on 25 July, attended by interested locals. Manawhenua ki Mohua representatives Laurelee Duff and Eddie Ford carried out the preceding blessing ceremony.

Museum manager Karen Johnson stated in her opening address that she had found “nearly 30-something” items of interest, which she had to whittle down.

She explained the exhibition background.

“A lot of museums’ taonga, artefacts, don’t see the light of day unfortunately – through lack of display space and various other reasons, such as the vulnerability of items. We’ve decided we would have a Collection Selection… We did one a couple of years back on textiles; this one, we decided we’d do Staff Picks.”

Each of the three staff members selected five objects that piqued their interest. Their task was to state why they made the choice and explain a little of the historical background.

Archivist and researcher, Sally Gaffney, said she found it difficult because she rarely has anything to do with the actual objects. Her area of interest includes maps and writing; the latter she included in the form of a large ledger dating back to 1865.

Collections technician, Lee Rzoska, chose personal favourites that tie in with her own interests. A couple of her picks feature

an old movie theatre seat, and an original Bakelite Bournvita mug complete with lid and a whisk.

Everything is beautifully displayed, proving the experience and professionalism of those involved. Clearly Karen, Sally and Lee have had a lot of fun putting the Staff Picks together. Their friendly banter is expressed via the panels, particularly concerning a certain furniture item.

Upon entering the exhibition room, it is advisable to pause and read the text panels on the left. These explain the colour coding system, indicating which staff member’s choice each item is. Throughout the selection, each piece is accompanied by an explanatory text panel.

Karen is open to more ideas for future Collection Selections. The team hope to create these exhibitions annually. “Sometimes people come in and ask about things they haven’t seen for a while or express what they would like to see again.”

Staff Picks will run until 31 October, then another innovative exhibition will take place from December.

Anyone who would like to volunteer to work front of house, once a fortnight, during the busy summer months, is invited to pop in or contact Karen via email: info@goldenbaymuseum. org.nz.

Karen Johnson, GB Museum manager, addresses attendees at the Staff Picks Collection Selection opening. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RONNIE SHORT

CONSERVATION ORDER

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...set lower limits through the regional plan.

Under the provisions of the WCO, should nitrate and/or DRP limits be exceeded, then “council must duly investigate potential and likely causes of that exceedance… [and] take such action as is practicably available in the exercise of its relevant powers”.

A similar obligation applies to low DO levels and reduced water clarity.

When The GB Weekly contacted TDC earlier this week to request a response, a council spokesperson explained that the environmental policy team were busy “poring over the document”, but were able to make the following interim statement: “We are still digesting the report and draft order to fully understand the implications for Tasman District Council and the community.

Given the draft order may be subject to an appeal process (parties have 15 working days to lodge an appeal) then we can’t really comment in detail on it.

However, the recommendation of a Water Conservation Order for Te Waikoropupū reflects the agreement from all parties involved that this is a very special waterbody and taonga for Mohua/Golden Bay, the Tasman region, and all of New Zealand.

We want to see the best outcomes for the Springs, the wider Tākaka Catchments, iwi and the community. We maintain our commitment to improve freshwater management in the Tākaka valley, to ensure existing good water quality and health is maintained and improved where needed.”

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LETTERS

Rational debate needed on co-governance

I guess your coverage of the Motupipi Street "roadshow" and the attendant protests pretty much mirrored media coverage of same in other NZ towns. The article and accompanying photos were mostly sympathetic to the protesters cause as was the predictable correspondence which followed.

Co-governance is an extremely serious issue and emotive "roadshows" and fervent slogan-bearers are probably not the best vehicles to explore it with. There needs to be intelligent and rational debate. (Slogan-bearers seldom engage in this way). I, myself, am very uncomfortable with the concept. Not just for its own sake but further, it is a blatant and serious denial of the Treaty.

In Article 1 the chiefs cede sovereignty to the Crown. This is the most important part and without it the Crown would never have offered the rest. Equality for all was enshrined in those words.

Remove, then, the compelling element of racial correctness and the glaring dichotomy inherent in co-governance is hard to miss.

Larry Petterson

Community Board overstepped the line

Let me make it clear; I am not taking sides in this pro co-governance, stop co-governance argument. I am taking umbrage with the Golden Bay Community Board and their article in the latest issue of the TDC Newsline . In this, the Community Board states: “As a Board, we were sad to see the ‘Stop Co-governance’ tour happening and coming to Golden Bay. However, we were also happy to see our community pull together, and stand up and say, no, this is not who we are, this is not what we want.”

Now forgive me if I am wrong, but I thought there were more people in Golden Bay than the 100 or so people who took part in this protest, two of whom, according to the latest police report in The GB Weekly, were arrested for assault. Is this “our community pulling together”? Are these people really representative of the views of the whole of Golden Bay? Did the Community Board run some sort of survey on the inhabitants of the Bay that I have neglected to fill in? If the community was all pulling together and saying no, where were the other 4900?

The Golden Bay Community Board was elected to represent all of the people of Golden Bay. They are not expected to air their own personal views in a way that purports to represent the views of us all, without the views of us all being taken into account.

I’m sorry Community Board, I think you normally do a great job but, in this instance, I believe you have overstepped the line.

Sally Gaffney

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A nurses’ strike is planned for Wednesday 9 August

A 24-hour nurses’ strike is planned for Wednesday, 9 August, starting at 7am and finishing at 7am, Thursday 10 August.

There is a chance the strike will be called off. The decision will be confirmed on Tuesday, 8 August

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Results of the 2023 Upper Tākaka Pig Hunt

Adult Category Winners: Largest Boar – Blake Cottle and Brad Goulsbro, 69.5kg; Largest Tusks – Steven Ranstead and Ari Richmond; Biggest Sow – Mark Soper and Grant Wyllie, 61kg; Average Weight Pig – Jonny Harwood and Steve Chamberlain, 36.7kg; Most Pigs Weighed In – Hunter Griffiths and Blair Crawford, 9; Biggest Red Stag – Wendy Brooks and Kyle Gardiner, 105kg; Biggest Fallow Stag – Hunter Griffiths and Blair Crawford, 55.5kg; Most Goats – Hayden Baker, 32. Children Category Winners: Heaviest Possum – Blake McCleely, 4.65kg; Most Possums – Quinn Riordan, 8; Heaviest Hare – Ryder McKay, 4.6kg; Most Hares – Stevie Rosser, 9; Longest Goat Horns – Ryder McKay, 32cm; Most Goats – Benjamin Rosser, 19. Weigh-in Stats: 45 pigs; 4 Fallow Stags; 3 Red Stags; 96 Goat tails; 44 Possums; 62 Hares.

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...his sheepdog whistle. “A big thank you to our sponsors and organisers, and special thanks to the mums and dads, aunties and uncles, for taking your kids hunting and creating childhood memories. This used to be about hunting pigs, but now it’s all about the kids.”

After prizegiving, the crowd stayed on for spot prizes, and sausages provided by local butcher Garry Vesper of D&G Homekill Services.

Organiser Cindy is thrilled with the result, and already thinking ahead to next year. “Seeing the proud smiles on the adults and children as they showed off their efforts, makes the

Upper Tākaka Country Club Inc

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We would like to thank the sponsors of the UTCC Pig Hunt in helping to make a successful event:

Pig Hunt 2023

hard work worthwhile. Hoping for continued support from sponsors and entrants next year, so we can do it all again!”

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th July

Entries in by 5pm on Thursday 27th July to PGG Wrightson or UTCC

$40 for team of two, $30 single, Kids U13 free Weigh-in by 3pm Sunday 30th

Amanda Brooks & Jonny Harwood, Bay Takeaway, Bev Thomason, BMTT, BP Takaka, B Sixtus & M McKinnon, Cindy & Robert Rosser, Colin & Julie Langford, Custom Collars NZ, D & G Homekill, Dairy Solutions, Dept of Conservation, Farm Source, Fonterra, FreshChoice, Geoff Trewavas, Golden Bay Builders, Golden Bay Fencing, Golden Bay Motorcycles, Golden Bay Rubbish, Golden Bay Scaffold, Golden Bay Skip Hire, Hammer Hardware, ITM Building Centre, Jimmy & Maree Deans, Laser Electrical, Liquorland, Longbush Farms, McKenzie Livestock, Merle Sulman, Mobile Mechanical, Noeleen Foskett, Orange Mechanical, PGGWrightson, Ravensdown, RD Petroleum, River Inn, Rural Service Centre, Shane Eggers Painting, Sollys Freight, Strange Contracting, Stu Hill, Super Liquor, Tākaka Fuels & Fishing, Tākaka Garden Care, Takaka Rugby Football Club, Take Note Tākaka, Tasman Engraving, Tasman Gowland Surveyors, Terry & Sheryl Nalder, TG Contracting, The Rocks Chalets, The Top Shop Cafe, Town & Country Vets, Tradezone, Unlimited Copies, White Rock Engineering.

Hunting for the Gruff Thomason Trophy (Biggest Tusks) and Ian Foskett Trophy (Biggest Boar)

Plus prizes for; Heaviest Fallow Stag, Heaviest Red Stag, Biggest Sow, Most Pigs Weighted In, Most Goats Tails and many more including spot prizes. Kids’ prizes include most and heaviest hares, possums, most goat tails and longest horns.

Jonny Harwood presents Ari Richmond with Largest Tusks award.

Hunters gather outside the Upper Tākaka Country Club during weigh-in last Sunday. Photos: Rosa Volz.

Largest Boar award went to Brad Goulsbro and Blake Cottle.

CAS students celebrate Matariki

Matariki was celebrated at Collingwood Area School on a beautiful sunny day last Friday, with a full day of activities, friendship, and food. During the morning, students were engaged in a wide range of cultural learning including weaving, art, cooking, navigation, kite-making, and creating flax flowers, followed by a feast shared with families and staff. Visitors were able to see progress on the new build, hear students singing waiata, and enjoy time together over a meal served by a team of students, parents, and teachers. A good day of connection, honouring family members who have died, and celebrating the school whānau.

Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

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SENIOR FOOTBALL

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All Golden Bay’s senior teams were involved in away fixtures last Saturday. But life on the road appeared to suit the Bay’s men and women who came home with two wins and a draw – that’s seven points from a possible nine.

Goats’ magnificent seven

Seven seems to be the magic number; in the previous week’s home game, the Goats put seven past Nelson Suburbs Academy, and they repeated the scoreline this week against FC Nelson 2nd XI. Not only is their attack firing on all cylinders, but the Goats’ defence is looking rock solid. For the second game running, the Bay side kept a clean sheet.

Final score: FC Nelson 2nd XI 0 vs GB Mountain Goats 7.

The win puts the Goats level on points with Division leaders FC Nelson Karenni.

Masterful Stingrays

In the Masters Division, Golden Bay Stingrays’ victory over Wakefield propels them into the top half of the table where they sit in fourth spot.

Final score: Wakefield FC 1 vs GB Stingrays 3.

Shield Maidens consolidate

The match between Golden Bay Shield Maidens and FC Nelson Diamonds ended all square, a result that consolidates the Maidens’ mid-table position in the Women’s Premiership.

Final score: FC Nelson Diamonds 2 vs GB Shield Maidens

RESULTS AND FIXTURES

BRIDGE

26 July. Patons Rock Individual Session 8: R McDonald/B Burdett 68.25%; P Panzeri/J Harper 65.08%; J Hannon/H Curtis 58.73%. H/cap: R McDonald/B Burdett

68.25%; P Panzeri/J Harper 63.08%; J Hannon/H Curtis 61.98%.

28 July. Friday Champs Session 6: J Cooper/B Burdett 57.15%; E Bradshaw/D Perreau 54.38%; K Van Der Struys/C Mead 53.68%. H/cap: A Bradnock/J Hannon

62.17%; E Donovan/D McDonald 58.13%; L Field/A Foreman 58.07%

GOLF

25 July. 4th LGU (nett). J Rutherford 76, Putts: B Miller 32. Closest to pin 3/12: J Rutherford. 26 July. Stableford: A Bradnock 35, R Dyce 35, J Solly 30. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Dyce, 4/13 C Hadler, 8/17 A Bradnock, 9/18 R Heuvel. Best gross: R Dyce: 80. 29 July. Tui Cup: R Dyce bt G Allen 3/2. Stableford: J Solly 40, N Gardiner 38, J Garner 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 D Win, 4/13 C Win, 8/17 M Dixon, 9/18 G Allen. Twos: D Win, R Dyce. Happy wanderer: W Rothwell. Best gross: W Collie.

NETBALL

U14s: Golden Bay 26 vs Motueka 22. U19s: Golden Bay 26 vs Motueka 25. U16s: Golden Bay 18 vs Motueka 21. Seniors: Golden Bay 39 vs Motueka 29.

Collingwood lose semi-final battle

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For what turned out to be their final match of the season, Collingwood travelled to Greenmeadows last Saturday to take on Stoke in a Division 2 semi-final fixture.

Playing at home, the winners of this year’s round robin phase raced into a 12-0 lead after just seven minutes – an advantage they stretched to 19-0 on the 25 minute mark. Collingwood struck back with a try by Brett McKay on 32 minutes, converted by Liam Miller, but the home side scored again to take the halftime score to 24-7.

The first 20 minutes of the second half was tight, with neither side adding points, until Stoke scored a converted try to extend their lead to 31-7. Liam Miller struck back with a try for Collingwood but, minutes later, and with time running out, Stoke scored again to put the result beyond any doubt.

Final score: Stoke 38 vs Collingwood 12.

Speaking to The GB Weekly earlier this week, Collingwood coach Graeme Miller said it was “a tough game“ and conceded that the “well-drilled“ Stoke side “were too good for us“.

With Collingwood’s season now over, Graeme looked back on this year’s campaign, which he said had begun well, with a large squad of 29 players who started their training programme early. “We made a good start, winning games but, as the season progressed with one key player leaving and injuries, it began to

Something which he said also affected Collingwood’s campaign was the stop-start nature of the season due to a combination of bad weather and public holidays, which meant it had been difficult to build momentum.

On the plus side, even accounting for injuries, Graeme said there was “a large pool of diverse players in the squad” including

Collingwood's Boston Rountree in action last Saturday.

some based over the Hill which had made travelling to away games easier.

Graeme said he was very grateful to the local community for its support, turning up to games both home and away and helping financially. He also expressed his appreciation for those who make it possible to field a team week in, week out. “I want to thank the families and employers of the players who support them... And I want to specifically thank PhysEx for their continued support throughout the season.”

Turning his thoughts to next season, Graeme anticipates he’ll have another good-size squad to work with. “Numbers are looking good with a number of former players returning to play, and a few extras.”

JO RICHARDS

2. Collingwood players, coaching staff and medics pose for an end-of-season team photo at Greenmeadows, Stoke. Photos: Supplied.

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Bay netballers outshoot Motueka Students compete

The annual fixture between Golden Bay and Motueka is a highlight in the netball calendar – and last Sunday’s action at Tākaka’s Rec Centre NBS Stadium didn’t disappoint.

The series of four high-energy, closely fought matches started at 10am with an U14s clash from which Golden Bay emerged 26-22 winners. In the next game, the home U19s won by a single point in a very tight contest. The Bay’s winning streak then came to a temporary halt when the U16s lost 18-21, but the competition ended on a high as the seniors powered back from a shaky first quarter to win by 39-29, the largest margin of the day.

With all matches completed, teams and supporters reconvened in the club rooms for refreshments and prizegiving.

SUBMITTED

After completing a Top of the South sports tournament, then a trials process, five Collingwood Area School (CAS) students were selected to represent their kura at the NZ National Area Schools’ Tournament in Rangiora last month.

This involved playing with and against the best players from area schools all over the country, in a range of sports. Tiana Olney and Claire Sparrow played football; Ben Rillstone – rugby and basketball; Natalie Iorns – netball A, volleyball, and football; and Bianca Honey – netball A, kī-o-rahi, and basketball.

Playing for the Top of The South region and competing against three other regions of Aotearoa, they participated in four days of games for all the sports. Top of the South took home the winning trophy.

On the last day, finals were held in each sport between teams picked from the South Island and North Island. All the Collingwood students were selected to play for South Island teams in this climax to the tournament, with the South Island emerging as overall winners. Tiana and Claire made the National New Zealand team for football, Ben made rugby, Natalie made netball A and volleyball, and Bianca made kī-o-rahi and netball A. Ben will now go on to take part in the Barbarians training camp in Hamilton in September.

The students would like to say an immense thank you to the whānau, sponsors, and the community for enabling them to go. Their incredible generosity is greatly appreciated. A special thanks to Sam Iorns, Tracey Rillstone, Rebecca Olney, and Pete Taylor, who coached and supported the students.

Te Kura o Aorere / Collingwood Area School would like to thank the following individuals and businesses that generously supported our Nationals Team at the Area Schools Tournament in Rangiora: Rural Service Centre, Tui Bee Balms, The Wholemeal Cafe, NBS Takaka, Hammer Hardware Takaka, FreshChoice Takaka, Farewell Spit Tours, The Quiet Revolution, BP Takaka, Whitwells Motueka, Stihl Richmond, Old School Cafe Pakawau, Repco Motueka, Molly B’s, Ray White Takaka, Pestells Stoke, Drummond and Etheridge, Orange Mechanical, Zentec, Chambo’s Digger Hire, Flooring Xtra Motueka, Golden Bay Air, Mariposa Takaka, Telegraph Hotel, TG Contracting, Coca Cola, Rabobank, Pakawau Beach Park, TRS Richmond, HealthPost, Hairtech Collingwood, Collingwood Tavern, NPD Takaka, PGG Wrightson Takaka, Bay Fitness, Langford Store, On The Spot Collingwood, NV Miller Ltd, Earth Gems, Maria Morgan - Doterra, Village Theatre Takaka, Cheesecake Shop Richmond, Nicki Rillstone, Tickled Pink Pakawau, Brett McKay, Fonterra, Rob McDonald Plastering, Win’s Farm Collingwood, and everyone who bought raffle tickets, donated firewood and supported our quiz night.

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Golden Bay Netball, via its Facebook page, expressed a “massive thank you to the umpires, coaches, managers, bench, PhysEx, and to Annie Godsiff and her helpers for making this day happen”.

Golden Bay's Lauren Gardiner (with ball) looks to make a pass in last Sunday's senior match against Motueka. Photos: Jo Richards.

Golden Bay Goal Attack Rosie Solly reaches for the ball.

Golden Bay sharp-shooter Katie Edmondson.

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Tramping Club photo competition

As part of the annual photo competition hosted by the NZ Federated Mountain Club (FMC), the Golden Bay Alpine & Tramping Club is holding its own competition. The club is offering a prize for a winner and runner-up photo in two age groups – under 25 and over 25. The winner and runner up of the under-25 age group will receive $100 and $50 respectively, and all prize winners will receive books kindly donated by Potton & Burton Publishing. Craig Potton will judge the photos.

The competition is open to club members and for those under 25 with a link to the club via an extended family member such as a cousin, aunt, grandparent. The club is keen to encourage submissions from younger photographers who meet this criteria. People who may wish to join the club in order to enter the competition are also welcome.

Photos must be submitted to the club by 15 August. Please see the FMC website for general information, photo categories and rules https://fmc.org.nz/photo-competition/

Instructions for submission to our club competition, along with subscription information, are posted on the club website at: https://www.goldenbayatc.org

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9 August

The GB Weekly Writing Competition

POETRY: Entrants up to and including year 10 students are invited to submit an original poem. There are two age categories: Up to Year 6; and up to Year 10. The winner in each category will win Take Note vouchers to the value of $25 and $50 respectively.

VERY SHORT STORY: Entrants are invited to submit an original short story up to 60 words in length. There are two age categories: Up to Year 13; and Open category. The winner in each category will win Take Note vouchers to the value of $75 and $100 respectively.

RULES : Entries close at midnight on 31 August and must be submitted by email, with subject heading “The GB Weekly WordFest Competition” to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz. All entries should be the author’s own work and not have been entered to any previous competition. The judge’s decision is final. The GB Weekly will publish the winning poems and stories, plus a selection of other entries.

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Celebrate words, authors and writing during August with a range of speakers and activities at Tākaka Library.

Enter The GB Weekly Writing Competition - see details below left.

Each week in August we’ll publish a Crossword - win a Take Note voucher.

A $25 Take Note voucher will be awarded to the first correct solution drawn. Entries can be left at Stitch 'n Sew, or scanned and emailed to admin@gbweekly.co.nz by midday on Monday 14 August.

Name: .............................................................

Postal address: ...............................................

Phone: .............................................................

ACROSS

1 Try using some sense! (5)

4 Great kid! Does he call his father ‘Pop’? (3,2,1,3)

9 Drifted wiv th’ girlfriend ‘arriet to an empty end (9)

10 Hot stuff taped badly (5)

11 Does it prod you into a bluffing pastime? (5)

12 Quietly egged about trial and complained (9)

13 It’s what you pay for onetime writers to go east (7)

15 Oops! Not a real step in Paris (4,3)

18 Eager to get the Listener home (7)

20 Left hand-warmer you could compose an ode about (7)

21 Firm parliamentarian is lawful and gets involved (9)

23 Prefer them for pressing rather than clapping (5)

Be in to win a copy of The New Zealand Night Sky by Alistair Hughes. Simply answer this question: What is the other commonly used name for the star cluster Matariki?

Email your answer to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz with "Night Sky" in the subject line by midday on Monday 14 August.

Please include your address and phone number.

25 Sign on for some snapping green terrapins (5)

26 Wild animal net I left out with no vital signs (9)

27 Spent up and modified those rude chaps (9)

28 Makes hydrogen possibly

- Iodine and nitrogen included (5)

DOWN

1 Watch an unusual item for a bit (9)

2 Worn out horses - back to front in rude accommodation (5)

3 Resolve to stop. It’s said you managed to get to church (9)

4 Misgiving you may credit with an irregular pulse (7)

5 Sign of approval’s not on for having forty winks (4,3)

6 Setting for a single game such as 7 (5)

7 On the way down intending to sink the ball (4,2,3)

8 It’s never little Edgar? He’s famous! (5)

14 On the outside and measure out. It’s more mature to go back around (9)

16 Making use of but badly suiting about fifty-one (9)

17 Dodges the egress to neither front nor back (9)

19 Plans to cultivate those spiky plants in the way back (7)

20 Draw back after dismissal leaving port (7)

21 Move slowly - he’s not very nice (5)

22 Is it a place with no reel support? (5)

24 Very good! India Pale Ale knocked back for the browser (5)

AGM NOTICES

THE Golden Bay Contract Bridge Club AGM, Wednesday 16 August, Rec Centre, 7pm. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Flying Club AGM will held at clubhouse on Thursday 10 August at 7pm.

ONETAHUA Waka Ama Club AGM, Wednesday 9 August, 7pm, Mohua Social Services community hall, Commercial St, Tākaka.

GOLDEN Bay Cycle & Walkways Society AGM, 7.30pm Thursday 10 August at the Community Rooms, 88 Commercial St, Tākaka. Followed by a presentation on "Sea Kayaking in Port Pegasus". All are welcome!

PURAMAHOI Hall AGM, Friday 11 August, 7pm at the hall.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

BLUES Busters Mohua – pop-up events for August to uplift the community. Maybe only one event, maybe many, depends on you or any help provided. For more info please check Golden Bay Toolbox page on Facebook.

RAFFLE result: Tākaka Drama Society firewood raffle winner is Lisa Gardiner. Thanks to everyone for your support.

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

GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS

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BAY ART & Young@Art

Entries welcome on Wednesday 18 October 1.00-5.30pm

website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible. GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679.

TIMETABLE

TIMETABLE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Takaka - Nelson │ Mon, Wed, Fri

Nelson - Takaka │ Mon, Wed, Fri

Chiropractor

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

ACC registered

REDUCED RATE FARES* FOR GOLDEN BAY & MOTUEKA RESIDENTS ONLY Takaka-Motueka & Motueka-Takaka only

* Fare available for a limited time. Travel must be completed by 30 September 2023. Or in the case of return travel the first leg is completed prior to 30 September 2023. For all other destinations the fare is unchanged.

These reduced fares are not available online. Bookings must be made using one of these options:

• Phone our Golden Bay Coachlines Office on 03 525 8352 or attend in person between 8.30am-12pm and 12.45pm-3.45pm.

• Email via website www.goldenbaycoachlines.co.nz. May be as simple as requesting a return call.

• Email our office direct: info@gbcoachlines.co.nz.

• Or turn up at departure times and pay the driver. (Subject to seat availability)

A reminder that you must be living in Golden Bay or Motueka or environs to access these reductions. If you are not an existing customer, we may ask for proof of address.

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.

FLOWSTONE Holistic: aromatherapy, energy healing and spiritual readings in Collingwood with Tui. Ph 027 941 2941.

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.

REDWOOD Reider. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Specialising in pain rehabilitation. Ph 027 359 4522, http:// redwoodhealth.net

RELAX with Mama Love Massage. Sliding scale for one hour, $60-80. Ph Tami 021 0274 6789. Rangihaeata.

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

Erica van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy Mon, Tues, Wed at Golden

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.

ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

BLINDS, Luxaflex® duettes, automation, roller; blockout, translucent or sunscreen, venetians +. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka. Ph Tracey 027 440 0071 and let's discuss the options.

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

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.

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

GOLDEN Bay Hedge Trimming. Ph 027 458 6897.

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

HANDYMAN/ maintenance. Can do most jobs (aeronautical engineer), remote or at home. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.

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.

Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph

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.

Sharyn Miller

LIFESTYLE & RURAL SALES CONSULTANT

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.

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

TEST and tag, your place or mine. Ph Marina 027 454 9443. TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

RURAL residential bare land, 1.2ha near Heaphy Track, for sale or swap. Email rolag88@gmail.com

RELOCATABLE house, in Ligar Bay, Tata beach area, Fraemohs construction, approximately 90 square metres, three-bedroom, kitchen living area, one bathroom. Expressions of interest welcome. Ph 027 220 6214.

Sharyn is a rural girl from Southland, being brought up surrounded by agriculture. She knew that she would never have a 9-5 job, sitting behind a desk for the rest of her life. After studying at Lincoln University, Sharyn went on to work in the agriculture industry for over 30 years, and in particular The New Zealand Merino Company. Sharyn specializes in Lifestyle and Rural properties in the top of the South region, a career move she wonders why she didn’t make earlier.

If your considering selling your Lifestyle or Rural property, call her today.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

TG Couriers, delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.

SHED -stored dry firewood. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

CURTAINS, floor to ceiling locally made custom curtains and sheers on a double track system. Choose a linen, cotton, blend, poly or print or a quiet textured fabric. Add your choice of liner; cotton, polycotton, blockout or triplewoven dimout, and transform your space to have the wow factor as well as super thermal. Imagine designs, in the Z Fuel stop, Tākaka, ph Tracey for a free measure and quote, 027 440 0071.

RELOCATABLE house, see ad on page 13 of this issue.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

GOLDEN Bay Tennis Club is looking for a new coach for the 2023/24 season. Your job will be teaching the basics of tennis to kids and youth, with options for adults' sessions and more. If you are passionate about tennis, good with young people, community minded we would love to hear from you. For more please email gbtennis@outlook.com or txt/ph 021 030 0585.

Business Administration Position

We need an experienced business administrator for that and NZ customer relations for a couple of businesses operated from here It’s a flexible part time contract role, initially based at Onekaka but available to be mostly carried out remotely after familiarisation 8 to 16hrs per week is imagined

We need you to be competent with the MS suite and IT and bookkeeping / accounting in general Having a practical, get external things done experience in your background will be useful all around

Give Dick a call for more information on what we hope for Remuneration is intended to be adjusted upward for business performance Phone or email your interest in confidence to:

Calston Holdings 0275 21 21 26 admin@projectresource

We are a friendly, tight-knit team based in Golden Bay and operating throughout the Tasman region. Our earthmoving and agricultural portfolio is consistently expanding with no two days the same. We are looking for the following flexible role:

Engineer/yardperson

Relevant experience is preferable in the civil and earthworks industries and/or agricultural machinery. If you have an engineering background and you are a hardworking team player we want to hear from you.

In exchange, we offer a competitive remuneration package. Please note drug and alcohol testing is mandatory for this role and applicants must hold at a minimum a NZ Class 1 Drivers licence. For further information about this role call Tristan on 027 6885699 or 5259582 or email your CV and cover letter to office@tgcontracting.co.nz

Dairy AI Heifer Calves, Jersey or Jersey X preferred but all considered. Must be Nait registered. Please call to discuss price & collection details ph/text Colin Langford 027 542 0425.

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 curry nights, 5-7.30pm, to avoid disappointment bookings recommended. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Closed for winter break, re-opening Wednesday 30 August.

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

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9am for coffee, full menu from 11.30am. Saturday-Sunday from 9am for brunch. Tuesday from 3pm, closed Monday. 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 Sundays, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com

WHOLEMEAL CAF É. O pen 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 – 13 and 27 August; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 6 and 20 August.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community winter timetable: Mass, 4pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of the month. All warmly welcome. ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 6 August, 10:30am

Onekaka Hall Includes Kids Zone Contact Peter Fersterer, 028 418 0170

Jesus told His disciples “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

Sunday service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 4 AUGUST

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

MONDAY 7 AUGUST

GB LIONS BINGO NIGHT, Senior Citizens' Hall, doors open 6.30pm. Cash only. Come along for a fun evening.

TUESDAY 8 AUGUST

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAY 9 AUGUST

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm - 3pm, see ad next page. COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING in the hall at 2pm Speaker: Mr Paul Sangster.

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

BLUES BUSTERS MOHUA – see ad in Public Notices, page 12.

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST ROOTS IN DUBZ BULLA | GLOWING TREES | PSYDEFFECTS TENGU | T.R.

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST benjamin vaughan tribute hosted by galanjah

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST long earth theory (live) support: gutterlove

SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST

SUITCASE COLLECTIVE MATTS | MYTH | TEESHA

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST

Ramshackle watch this space for more info :)

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

SING-ALONG MONDAYS AROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM - all welcome to join in. 7.30pm.

Thu 17th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Thu 24th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE. Special guest NICK FEINT.

Thu 31st QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

SEPTEMBER

Thu 14th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sun 17th JORDAN LUCK BAND - We Love You The Most winter tour – tickets @ undertheradar

Wed 20th AUSTEN FOUND. Tickets @ eventfinda.

Thu 21st ACID ON THE MICROPHONE. Feature story teller IAN BROWN.

Sat 23rd ALANJAHJAH en der EAGGERLINGS. $10 door.

Wed 27th FIONA PEARS TRIO – tickets @ eventfinda. For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

GUITAR lessons in Collingwood with Jordan. Ph 022 350 4303.

COME TO A TALKING CAFÉ

Connect with your community

Introducing Takaka Talking Cafés!

Talking Cafés are about enjoying relaxed conversation with other locals over a cuppa! They don't have a formal programme speakers

Wholemeal Café 60 Commercial Street Takaka

Wednesday 9th August 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday 6th September 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday 4th October 1:30 - 3:00 pm

For more details:

Little Mermaid (PG)

7:30 Barbie (PG)

saturday 5th

4:30 My Sailor, My Love (PG)

7:30 Sugar & Stars (subtitles) (M)

sunday 6th

4:30 Sugar & Stars (subtitles) (M)

7:30 My Sailor, My Love (PG)

Wednesday 9th

5:30 Barbie (PG)

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 4 until Tuesday 8 August

Friday: Westerlies developing. Fine with frosts in sheltered areas. Some cloud in the west later

Saturday: Light winds. Fine with frosts in sheltered places at first

Sunday: Light winds. Fine weather continuing. Frosts at first

Monday: Light winds. Mainly fine apart from a few cloudy areas developing in the west.

Tuesday: Southeasterlies developing. Early cloud clearing to a fine day

U3A welcomes Barbara Brookes, Professor Emerita, History Dept, University of Otago, who will present “Generations of Change: Women’s Lives in NZ”, covering some of the dramatic changes in the lives of women, Māori and Pākehā, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.

Meet the team at Ezy Kitchens and Appliances Nelson!

We would love the opportunity to meet with you and supply a design and quote for your kitchen or joinery needs. We are planning to be in the Golden Bay area on Tuesday 15th August.

Please call the office on 03 544 4890 to book in a measure and consult with Nathan. Check out our Facebook page for this month’s promotion!

Programmes to listen out for:

Thursday 10th August - Takaka Primary School

3.45 for afternoon tea, speaking starts at 4.15

Please register by 7 August – email office@motupipi.school.nz

Cost is $10 - all welcome Well-being, joy and playful productivity practical ways to create better work and life stories

Born and raised in Golden Bay, Karen Tui Boyes is a champion for LifeLong Learning on a mission to transform education globally. A multi-award-winning speaker, educator and businesswoman, Karen is an expert in effective teaching, learning, study skills, motivation and positive thinking. She is the CEO of Spectrum Education, Principal of Spectrum Online Academy and the author of 11 books. She loves empowering people to live the life of their dreams and is the wife to one and the mother of two young adults (who won’t leave home!)

Karen was named the Global Evolutionary Woman of the Year 2022. Living the Life of Your Dreams or (Living a BOLDer Life)

Are you ready to lead the life of your dreams? Do you want more joy in both work and life? Whether you are a teacher, part of the support team, a parent or a lover of life (or all 4!), Karen will unpack the myth of the life-work balance, show you how to add more joy through playful productivity and show you how to live the life of your dreams.

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

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Golden Hour

Kia Ora, I’m Lewis, I’m 14 years old and I live in beautiful Golden Bay. I’m keen to bring some more young life to Fresh FM. Join me 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 my word for it, come listen yourself, every Wednesday from 6-7pm. You won’t regret it!

Gig Chats - Conversations with artists, musicians, actors and other creatives ahead of their Top of The South performances.

Become a Friend of Fresh

- Fresh FM, the Top of The South’s Community Access Radio Station, is supported by our generous funders, and the local businesses who sponsor the great shows created right here in our Fresh FM studio’s. You can help keep this local asset on air by joining our supporters club, Friends of Fresh. For just $30 a year you can directly contribute to the running costs of this not for profit station and put yourself into the draw for some great prizes. Head to our website, www.freshfm.net and click Become a Supporter

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With A Charm Of Its Own Offers Over $650,000

Arriving at this quaint cottage, the ambience is peaceful and calm

Within walking distance to Pohara Beach – this sure is a popular place to call home An original home, with timber features and a large back garden to retreat to There is a new concrete driveway which has room for cars, caravan and even a boat So do not delay, get yourself organised to come to my open home and see for yourself what a great spot this is

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty com

A home sure to complement your lifestyle, with a wellappointed kitchen & a master bedroom featuring ensuite & walk in wardrobe. With a practical internal access double garage. Outside there is space to grow your own veggies. Call me now to arrange a viewing.

MAKE

Expressions of Interest are sought for this lovely home with a large open plan living, dining area & modern kitchen. Several sheds & garages provide plenty of storage space. The Vendors are awaiting Resource Consent for this proposed 5400sqm title, so contact me for further info.

Stunning mountain views and privacy, this property offers the perfect blend of contemporary elegance and natural beauty. Features include a study, separate laundry, ample storage, fully insulated & double glazed. Call us now for more information.

The majestic seascape really does form the essence of this property & the architecturally designed plan allows for seamless living, with unsurpassed views. A dream home of distinction in an outstanding location. Call us now to arrange a private viewing.

CLIFTON, 618a Abel Tasman Drive

COLLINGWOOD, 6 McDonald Place

POHARA, 44 Pohara Valley Road