Major slip on Mangarakau Road

Rural Women's Pink Lunch

Pakawau Hall was filled with people in pink Last Thursday for Rural Women’s annual Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraiser. Like many women, members of Pakawau branch of Rural Women are affected, either directly or indirectly, by breast cancer. They are one of the 2,803 hosts throughout the country who raised nearly $3million in this year’s campaign. BCF has three funding “pillars”: research, education and support. Every day nine women are diagnosed with breast cancer and the BCF’s goal is to reduce death rates to zero through early detection and new treatments. The BCF also provides support during treatment and recovery with counselling, rehabilitation, Pink Flamingo exercise sessions, and breast nurse services. Pink Ribbon Breakfast organisers receive a box of resources and educational material a main aim is raising awareness of breast screening.

The Pakawau event raised a total of $760 and those who attended benefitted from an enjoyable day out, yummy pink treats and a good discussion on this important topic.

Pōhara path survey meeting

JO RICHARDS

A public meeting is being held this Sunday to discuss findings from the recent survey on the proposed Pōhara shared path. Tasman District Council’s mayor, CEO, and head of town planning will be invited to listen to community assessment of the council’s plans.

Based on more than 500 survey responses received within 48 hours, there appears to be an overwhelming community opposition to TDC plans to remove car parks and install the pathway. In both cases, council’s plans were the least preferred of all options presented. Assessment of council consultation and local councillor representation were also negative.

Survey data will be published in next week’s GB Weekly Pōhara community survey meeting is at Pōhara Hall, 5.30pm on Sunday 9 July.

Golden Bay

A significant slip on the road to Mangarakau has restricted access for over a week. Orange cones and signs by Pakawau Hall indicate when the road is closed. Tonnes of sandy soil are slumping, blocking the access, and the road is closed when contractors are working. Life goes on for residents beyond the slip but with some uncertainty of mail delivery, trips in and out for school, sports and town, and visitors driving to businesses operating on the coast. Paturau farmer, Georgie Archbold, commented that “it is hard to capture the scale of it”.

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