The GB Weekly - 13 July 2023

"Oarsome" waka ama racing

The monthly meeting of Golden Bay Community Board took place on Monday afternoon at TDC’s Tākaka Service Centre.

While the format was the same, there were a few absences, substitutions and additions to the attending personnel including, for Tasman District Council (TDC): regulatory manager Adrian Humphries (standing in for Kim Drummond); group manager finance Mike Drummond; and senior climate change policy advisor Barbara Lewando. Chairing the meeting in Abbie Langford’s absence was Grant Knowles.

Public Forum

Paul Sangster had a number of issues on his mind, but before airing them to the board, stated that he was not seeking election. He began with the appearance and subsequent disappearance of bollards around the ablution block at Tata Beach which, he said, were put in only to be pulled out “weeks later”.

Moving on to discuss Tarakohe, Paul observed that a large crane was “sitting there” idle for most of the time.

He then addressed the controversial Pōhara cycleway, pointing out that the debate over the relative safety of various routes appeared to ignore the bigger issue of the roadway past Tarakohe. “It is many time more dangerous to cycle to Ligar Bay.”

Waka ama crews from across Te Tauihu o Te Waka (the Top of the South) enjoyed an “oarsome” time at Tata Beach last Sunday morning, for the second round of the Interclub Winter Series competition.

Hosts Onetahua Waka Ama Club (OWAC) were joined by Motueka Waka Ama Club, two Nelson-based clubs – Maitahi and Te Tai o Aorere (TToA), plus a sole paddler from Picton’s Waikawa Waka Ama Whānau.

By 8.30am, a large fleet of outrigger canoes (OCs) was lined up on the sandy beach, ready for action. The brightly coloured boats, which combine modern materials with traditional design, included single-seaters (OC1), doubles (OC2), and six-person (OC6) craft.

Following a karakia and briefing, racing got underway with Men’s and Women’s OC1s and OC2s paddling the 5km course, which took them out to and around Tata Islands, across Ligar Bay towards Abel Tasman Memorial, before rounding a marker buoy and heading back to the beach. Setting off at around the same time, the OC6 rangatahi crews tackled a shorter 2.5km route.

The smooth sea and lack of wind created perfect conditions for waka racing and the streamline hulls cut through the silky water at quite a rate of knots.

Keeping a close eye on proceedings from the beach, OWAC vice president Erica van Sint Annaland was pleased with the turnout. “I think we have more paddlers than last year – more young people – lots in the singles, which is awesome.”

Membership numbers at OWAC are also looking healthy. “The club is doing well – we have around 60, but we are always looking for new members,” said Erica, who suggests anyone interested should join the weekly Sunday social paddle. “They can come and try it out for $5.”

As she was speaking, two established members, Selwyn Farr and Lou Rooney, paddled home in first place in the OC2 class.

“They are our medal hopes,” said Erica.

Meanwhile, out on the water, Mark Sparks from Pōhara Boat Club piloted the chase boat around the course, making sure that everyone got back to the beach safely.

In the OC1 race, Motueka club president Callum O’Leary paddled his Tahitian V1

rudderless craft to a convincing victory, over what he indicated was a more of a sprint than a marathon. “Five K [kilometres] is always a bit shorter and a bit harder.” Callum was one of more than 30 paddlers from his club who had travelled over the Hill along with two OC6s and seven V1s.

All subsequent races – men/women, mixed gender, and mixed club – featured OC6 vessels and followed the same 5km course.

As the races were completed, clubs accumulated points towards the day’s total. In the first three races, 1000, 500, and 250 points were awarded to the boat that finished first, second and third respectively, while in the mixed club race, all paddlers in the same boat received 200, 100 and 50 points for first, second and third placings.

After the last crew had finished their final race, each club’s points were tallied.

Winter Waka Challenge race series. Tata Beach, Sunday 9 July. Total points: Motueka 10,150; Maitahi 4,200; Onetahua 2,450; TTOA 650; Waikawa 550. The next round of races is at Picton on Sunday 13 August.

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Sticking with theme of road safety, Paul criticised the narrowing of Meihana Street which he said is the main thoroughfare for milk tankers and stock trucks. “It doesn’t seem to be practical.” He highlighted the pinch-points created by new kerbing: “There will be accidents there”.

Chair’s Report

Items from June Public Forum:

Suggestions made regarding the design of the recreational boat ramp have been forwarded to TDC’s enterprise team for consideration under the Port Tarakohe redevelopment plan.

The request for improved maintenance of Anatoki Track Road has been passed on to the roading contractor by TDC transportation personnel.

Correspondence:

An item of correspondence received from a member of the public regarding the new fees for boat launching and barrier arm access at Port Tarakohe was directed to the port manager who advised the customer that the boat ramp at Tata Beach was a low cost alternative.

An email received regarding the recent... Continued on page 3

The men's OC6 crew from Onetahua Waka Ama Club power towards the finish at last Sunday's Winter Series race at Tata Beach. Photo: Jo Richards.

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GB Community Board - July

Continued

...closure of an Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE) at Tukurua, pointed out the implications for the local community, and asked for the board’s support to explore options for the establishment of a non-profit community kindergarten.

Councillor Chris Hill described the lack of provision as “a big issue” and said: “As a board we should do our best to make it happen”.

The board agreed to write a letter of support.

Climate Change and Community Resilience: Barbara Lewando, who took up her role a couple of months ago, introduced herself to the board. She explained that her knowledge and advice was at the board’s disposal and she would provide “guidance on embedding climate change considerations within strategy” – a process that would begin in earnest during August and September.

Collingwood GBCB meetings: With live video streaming capability now in place, meetings will be held every three months starting from September.

Strategic Planning Day: With reference to the board’s intention to develop a strategic plan, Grant suggested sending out a questionnaire to obtain feedback from the community.

Councillor Celia Butler stressed the need to represent the community on practical issues.

Community Liaison Representative updates: Among the topics raised, board member Henry Dixon mentioned the tension between commercial and recreational users at Port Tarakohe and wondered if there was a potential to add much-needed recreational berths.

Mike Drummond informed the board that the current work is intended to provide more berths for large commercial vessels and is essentially “self-funding”. He explained the port’s cash-flow means it struggled to meet obligations such as debt servicing, increased operational costs and the loss of insurance cover for the harbour’s main "arms". He said TDC were still exploring sources of finance. “We continue to engage with Government to get grant funding but they see it as a commercial operation so will only offer loan funding.”

Action Sheet: Celia picked up on the item relating to water regulation, specifically bore water. Pointing out that private bores and water supply schemes are not regulated, she said that, while it is not council’s role to provide advice, the board might consider doing so for the Golden Bay community.

Board member Robert Hewison suggested GBCB could hold a forum for representatives of private schemes: “We need to facilitate information sharing…”

Adrian drew the board’s attention to resources available on the council’s website which provided advice and information about drinking water along with useful council contacts.

The poor condition of the Tākaka to Pōhara cycleway was noted by Chris who described areas of mud and deep puddles occurring along the route.

Celia requested a review of the material used to construct the path with the view to creating a more resilient surface.

New street name

Eight months into the Puponga street-naming saga, the board agreed to the name the private right of way Te Wheke [octopus] after the proposal was recently approved by Manawhenua ki Mohua.

Tree removal at Pōhara campground

A report recommending the board agree to remove 22 Chinese Elm trees at Pōhara Beach Holiday Park and plant replacements was discussed.

Paul Sangster criticised the layout of Meihana St. Photo: Jo Richards.

The risk to campers as a result of the poor condition of the trees made the work a priority, according to TDC enterprise portfolio manager and author of the report Nick Chin.

After some debate, it was agreed that the elms would be removed and replacement trees planted as soon as possible. The board would then, through consultation with Manawhenua ki Mohua, make recommendations for a longer term planting regime including species selection.

Reserve Financial Contribution

Zooming into the meeting, TDC reserves and facilities Grant Reburn, along with Beryl Wilkes fielded questions from the board relating to a report on Golden Bay Ward Reserve Financial Contributions accounts, the project activity for the 2022/2023 financial year and budgets for the following financial year. During the Q&A session Beryl made it clear that the board could ask council staff for a report to support the re-prioritisation of funds.

GBCB Annual Plan Budget 2023/2024

Following the formal of acceptance the Financial Report, the board heard from Mike about the allocation of funds within the GBCB Annual Budget. The discussion followed the board’s earlier request to consider moving funds from the Special Projects Fund (SPF) budget to the Discretionary Fund (DF) budget.

Mike explained that the SPF, which is topped up annually, is currently in surplus to the tune of around $26,000, soon to increased by this year’s top-up of $10,000.

The discussion focused on the best way of boosting the DF to $10,000. After considering a number of options, a resolution that the board would submit a request to council to transfer $6,000 of the carry forward activity balance (from the training budget) to the DF, was unanimously agreed.

And on that convivial note, the meeting closed.

No "quick fix" for Pōhara pathway

Findings from the recent online public survey on the controversial Pōhara cycleway were shared and discussed at a meeting last Sunday. Around 50 people, including Tasman District Council CEO Janine Dowding and councillor Celia Butler attended what survey co-ordinator Bernie Kelly described as a respectful forum. It was clear, however, that there will be no quick fix of the pathway problem.

Survey findings

Within 48 hours of opening on Monday 26 June, the online survey had received more than 500 returns which, on analysis, revealed a number of key messages, most notably the community’s overwhelming opposition to TDC’s plan and the associated loss of car parking, as well as a perceived lack of council consultation and the absence of support from local elected representatives.

Bernie’s report which includes charts, tables and hundreds of respondents’ comments, runs to 91 pages, but the following provides a summary of the findings.

TDC proposed pathway

Of the 529 respondents, two-thirds are Golden Bay residents, and almost half are regular cyclists. While 322 individuals reported they had used the Tākaka-Pōhara shared pathway and a similar number indicating that it was a good idea, there was little support expressed for TDC’s planned extension through Pōhara (see Table 1).

the campground fence to accommodate parking and shared pathway (16%); Only 4% of respondents chose the TDC plan.

As for the best location for a shared pathway, the most popular option (39%) was to route it along foreshore reserve on beach side of campground, followed by using the existing path through campground (25%). Only 5% supported TDC’s proposed plan.

Council engagement

It wasn’t just the outcome of the pathway project that was of concern to respondents, but also the process, specifically the apparent lack of community engagement. Feedback from the survey revealed a perceived lack of consultation by council and its elected representatives (see Table 2).

The planned route of the pathway and its impact on local businesses were respondents’ main concerns, along with loss of parking for campground users. There were numerous comments made regarding safety implications, with the following statement a typical example: “Safety for shared pathway users as they could be fast electric bikes and scooters with people who walk, stroll, talk outside shops and campgrounds in holiday mode.”

Safety concerns were also linked to the displacement of car parking, with one respondent stating: “Loss of car parking will lead to dangerous side street as parking displaced, visitors finding Pōhara less attractive. “All of the loss of parking will mean the residential streets will become parking and it will become dangerous and difficult to get out of properties with cars and boats. Not to mention how many times driveways will be parked over.”

Alternative options

A total of 414 (87%) respondents indicated that the proposed changes to car parking on Abel Tasman Drive were unnecessary. Asked about their preferred solution, the most popular option (40%) was to maintain the status quo but apply a lower speed limit through Pōhara during peak season, followed by moving

Asked to rate TDC community consultation and local councillor representation on a 5-point scale, responses indicated overall scores of 1.8 and 2.0 respectively.

A way forward?

Speaking to The GB Weekly on Monday, Bernie said Janine had listened to listen to the community and responded to their questions. “She was open and honest with her answers and shared her views… She can also take away what she learned from the meeting.”

On the central issue of car parking, Bernie indicated, while there were “options to explore”, there was currently “no resolution for parking in front of the [Pōhara] store”.

Regarding the new pathway, Bernie explained that construction was due to start shortly, with council seeing an opportunity to combine the work with the installation of pipework infrastructure along Abel Tasman Drive. Given the tight schedule, and considering there was no “quick fix”, Bernie suggested that a community-led initiative could provide a way forward. “If the community wants a shared path on the foreshore, that could be explored, but it’s a long term solution.”

He believes the current debacle could have been avoided if a better process had been followed. “There wasn’t enough early engagement; the community is disappointed with consultation and representation.”

As for the immediate future, Bernie said it was now up to TDC to decide what happens. “Whether there’s any room to change the plans, I don’t know.”

Table 1: Survey responses relating to the proposed pathway.

Table 2: Survey responses relating to council engagement.

The proposed route of the Pōhara shared path. File photo.

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Taming the spread of wilding pine

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You might have noticed the wilding pines on slopes of properties adjoining the boundaries of Abel Tasman (ATNP)and Kahurangi National Parks (KNP). Well, you are not the only one. Kim Jamieson, a teacher at Collingwood Area School, has been teaching her class about the environmental problems caused by the exotic trees. "I now see wilding pines everywhere I look, as I had no idea how widespread they were," says Kim. Her students recently went on a field trip to look at a block of ex-pine plantation land in Ligar Bay being cleared of wilding seedlings in order to allow native trees to take over. The trip was run by Chris Rowse from Project De-Vine Environmental Trust (PDVET) and Richard Struthers from Friends of East Mohua, who pointed out how little other vegetation grows under the fast-growing wilding pines. The students were also shown the dead pines at Clifton, a result of last year’s drilling and poisoning control work. Following the trip, members of the class are currently making a video about what they saw,

while others are creating a brochure to help educate others.

PDVET is just starting a second year of drilling control aimed at creating a wilding pine-free escarpment from Birds Road to Rameka, and on the western side of the Tākaka valley. On the eastern side, in ATNP, Project Janszoon have cleared or drilled all the wilding pines in the park.

As was explained to the students, PDVET analysed satellite images of the halo areas of ATNP and KNP in Golden Bay to plan their control work. Over 9,000 pines were identified on 198 properties throughout the Bay and covering 14,500ha. The PDVET team contacted landowners inside the project area between Tukurua and Wainui, and worked with some of them.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of future government funding, the current work is the last for the time being so PDVET will be looking for other sources of funding. Some landowners, however, have co-shared the cost of the control work or are dealing with the seedlings themselves.

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Richard Struthers shows wilding pines and cleared areas at Ligar Bay to Collingwood Area School students. Photo: Submitted.

Spit's pest pig population targeted

A recent cull has reduced the population of feral pigs on Farewell Spit to single figures.

The helicopter operation, organised by Pest Free Onetahua (PFO) and carried out by conservation and wildlife management company Trap and Trigger, used high-tech thermal imaging equipment to locate the animals earmarked for elimination.

Over the course of four days, Trap and Trigger pilot Brent Lithgow and aerial sharpshooter Cole Ritchie completed six flights, shooting a total of 34 pigs. But it still leaves some work to be done by the company that promises “complete and permanent” removal of ungulate species (pigs, deer, goats, etc) from any confined area – a goal that PFO has squarely in its sights.

Key to the operation’s success was the sophisticated airborne

kit deployed by the crew: the Thermal Animal Detection System (TADS) camera was aligned with a military grade laser pointer to assist the pilot and shooter in the direction of the target, until it presented itself for identification and dispatch. And there was no hiding place for the porcine invaders; in the right environment, the camera can detect them from more than 1km away.

With only a handful of pigs now thought to remain on the spit, PFO is planning a follow-up operation in August, involving both air- and ground-based hunters, with the goal of eliminating the animals completely. Project manager Brian Alder says they will know if and when that milestone has been achieved. "The sand is an amazing tracking tool, so it will be fairly simple to ascertain if we have been successful."

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RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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5 July. Tukurua Pairs Session 2: E Bradshaw/C Webster 58.75%; P Panzeri/J Pemberton 58.75%; B Burdett/J Kingston 56.25%. H/cap: E Bradshaw/C Webster 58%; P Panzeri/J Pemberton 55.75%; B Burdett/J Kingston 54.25%.

7 July. Winter Freeze Session 2: H Curtis/J Massey 60%; E Bradshaw/A Foreman 60%; E Donovan/J Morgan 52.50%.

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4 July. Wadsworth Match Play: C Le Comte bt M Solly 1up, R Reynish bt M Dobbie 3/2. Stableford: C Gilbert 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 9/18 C Gilbert.

8 July. Stableford: G Rowe 36, N Gardiner 34, R Dyce 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 8/17 R Dyce, 4/13 J Thomason, 9/18 N Gardiner. Happy wanderer: M Dixon. Best gross: R Dyce 82.

Bay sides come home empty-handed

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Both of Golden Bay’s senior rugby teams suffered disappointment in their Division 2 away fixtures last Saturday. Facing runaway competition leaders Stoke at Greenmeadows, Collingwood’s task was always going to be a tough one and the result went to form, with the hosts winning 32-12.

Nine minutes into the match, however, the scores were level at 7-7, but then three Stoke tries gave the home side a 22-7 lead going into half-time. Unlike in last week’s derby encounter there was no come-back from the Black and Gold, but they limited their opposition to a single try in the second half and scored one of their own. Collingwood try scorers: Gareth Scott (8’); Gage Schaab (61’).

Despite the loss, Collingwood sit third in the table and have a good prospect of reaching a semi-final.

Tākaka travelled to Jubilee Park for their match against Waimea Old Boys who made the most of home advantage.

The hosts inflicted significant damage to Tākaka’s remaining hopes of a top-four finish, establishing a 19-point half-time lead which was unchanged at the end of the game. Although Tākaka rallied after the break, and matched the two tries scored by the home side in the second half, they could not close the deficit.

Final score: Waimea OB 29 v Tākaka 10. Tākaka try scorers: Toby Arnst (45’); Ryley Fleming (80’).

The result means Tākaka drop to seventh position, five points adrift from sixth place.

Collingwood's Shawn Begg with the ball. Photo: Supplied.

Collingwood work hard to prevent Stoke grounding the ball and scoring a try.

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Tākaka get ready for a lineout in last Saturday's match against Waimea Old Boys at Jubilee Park. Photo: Supplied.

Baking cookies for Chocolate Day

Rutherford folks visit

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A bus load of Ernest Rutherford Lifestyle Village residents enjoyed visiting Golden Bay for a day.

Each month Roni Little from Travel Connections organises an adventure somewhere in the top of the South Island and this time was a trip over the hill.

Morning tea and time in Tākaka was followed by a drive to Pakawau where some locals joined them for lunch at the Old School Café. Roni reported back that the Rutherford folk “were amazed at the venue, the delicious food and of course, the company of ladies of the region and did not stop talking all the way home. "I am sure they are still telling all their neighbours at the village of the fun day out we shared.”

When Roni thanked everyone for coming to “dine in class at the Old School“ she added that “it was a pleasure to escort the residents over to the bay, you really made our day and they will be back”.

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World Chocolate Day on 7 July is an annual celebration of chocolate, observed all over the world since 2009.

But the anniversary it celebrates, of chocolate being introduced to Europe, goes way back to 1550. Before that, chocolate was available only in countries across South and Central America.

One day late for this official international event, I baked some chocolate goodies on a wet Saturday afternoon. Pregnancyscanning all our ewes – a big job in our sheep farming calendar – is coming up this week, so biscuit tins need to be full to provide smoko for the ultrasound guy and team of helpers in the woolshed.

I like easy recipes and will share one we made often when our children were young and keen on helping in the kitchen. Called “Magic Cookies”, the introduction states, “these biscuits can be poked, pushed, prodded, rolled, dropped, sliced, put through a biscuit press, or thumb-printed with jam in the centre.”

Any flavouring or decoration can be added to this basic recipe, so this time I chose cocoa. My batch were fancy, because I used a biscuit press; after Mum died, I inherited her's. Dad gave it to her for a birthday one year and she often used this wonderful apparatus. It was the gift that kept on giving, as she made many yummy treats with it over the years. Screwing

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"OARSOME' WAKA AMA RACING AT TATA BEACH

Lou Rooney and Selwyn Farr come home in the OC2 race.

Onetahua's rangitahi crew step out of the waka after their race. All photos: Jo Richards.

Onetahua women's OC6 crew on the home leg.

Motueka Waka Ama Club fielded a strong team including the OC6 men's crew.

start of the mixed OC6 race.

Onetahua get ready to launch their OC6.

Improv sessions are Soma Sonic

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Further to his Monday night Mussel Inn sing-alongs, musician Craig Denham is now offering an improvised music and dance session.

Craig joins with fellow multi-instrumentalists Nathan Torvik and Steve Welch, to improvise music according to the dancers’ impulse. Dancer Jacqui Chan welcomes everyone and will facilitate.

Calling it “a laboratory of live music and dance”, Craig says, “The real music happens when the musicians respond to the dancers – and that happens in the now.”

According to Craig there are many variables, depending on what may be needed or wanted. But the ultimate buzz is when the musicians and dancers become one.

“As a musician, it’s super rewarding whenever you get to this place where you feel like you are being played instead of playing – and it’s the same for the dancers,” says Craig.

Soma Sonic was born out of a moment at a festival when Craig offered to play for a dancer, in response to their movements. That gave birth to Craig idea of selecting a few musicians to join him in improvising with the dancers.

“It just went crazy,” said Craig. “Epic!”

Local dance enthusiasts asked Craig to run the Soma Sonic session in Golden Bay and he’s hoping it becomes a regular happening. He already convenes monthly sessions in Lower Moutere.

“All that’s required is an openness and willingness to express yourself,” says Craig.

Soma Sonic, Saturday 15 July, 5-7pm at Kotinga Hall. Entry fee $25, or $15 unwaged. If entry fee is honestly prohibitive, contact Craig ph 021 982 306.

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I'm Claire, arts worker of the Golden Bay Community Arts Council.

In recognition of the recent National Volunteer week I'd like to give a huge shout out to our volunteers who help the arts council. Without these key people we couldn't achieve what we do.

A huge player is Robert Hewison of Green Grass Accounting. He is our treasurer and pays the bills, does the financial reporting and completes many random requests from me when I need special things for my funding applications. As a busy person he always delivers and never flaps and is just a genuinely nice person to boot. Thank you Robert – I really could not do this without you.

Another shout out is to Brian Cooper, our chairperson. He jumped in as chairperson after I begged him to be my boss. It's not an easy task and he has been an amazing support for me, on both a personal and practical level.

New to the team is superstar John Coulter who recently joined the council. He

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has offered excellent feedback, useful ideas, resources, support and great suggestions and brings lots of experience and passion to the role. Thank you John.

Thanks to our movers and shakers of Bay Art: Kathy Reilly and Marg Braggins, and Sarah Thomas for Young@Art. Without these women these events would not happen. They put in a huge amount of work.

Thanks to all of the voluntary arts council: Deb Morris, Murray Hedwig, Sam Cole and

Marg Braggins, GB Promotion Assocation representative.

A big thank you to all of our volunteers, too many to mention here. We are really grateful for every minute of your precious time. We literally had hundreds of people involved in the recent Community Light Festival and have had thousands of people involved in our community events.

It takes a village, and what a fantastic village we have.

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ACROSS

1 Next to robes, there’s no alternative to die out (6)

4 Runner finds it’s nothing for each job list back (8)

10 Medical man should be dry (7)

11 In France, such a tune may delight (7)

12 Possibly wide, dodgy item to go after tie (5,4)

13 Leapt about for one of many to make a bloomer (5)

14 A network point’s sign is a plus (5)

15 Wild endless spree about class does (8)

19 Why you need to move where potholes annoy (2,3,3)

21 Dash for sense (5)

25 Portion some find down in the order (5)

27 Dance topic is with it (2,3,4)

28 Follow ‘The Chase’ (2,5)

29 They have to pay for her first appearance - a funny sort (7)

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30 Not even set right. Left out and they’re just walking (8)

31 Embellishes road working towards poles (6)

DOWN

1 Harp on the mustelid (6)

2 Maybe some rubbish or tentatively dock (7)

3 Boxer may put an oar in to keep head above water (3,6)

5 Empty cans, deeper preparation goes first (8)

6 Report it may inhibit spillage (5)

7 His betrayal is characteristic with nothing right (7)

8 Girl with not as much lack of sympathy (8)

9 Pride possibly may be all about thanks to soil (5)

16 Wolf returns to breed loosely at Daphne’s place (6,3)

17 Where ‘G’ is found at the end of day (8)

18 He works where chemists might with our late monarch (8)

20 It’s light brown but could be dark with draught (7)

22 What a racket! Sounds like he’s digging for shellfish (7)

23 Room for perusal could be con (5)

24 They make fast catches (6)

26 Travellers’ stop the lot losing time and worry (5)

From left, Robert Hewison, treasurer; Murray Hedwig, Deb Morris, Sage Taylor; Brian Cooper, chairperson; Sam Cole. Photo: Supplied.

Musician Craig Denham will play his piano accordion and keyboards at the Soma Sonic dance session at Kotinga Hall this Saturday. Photo: Ronnie Short.

AGM NOTICES

GB NZDA AGM, Wednesday 19 July, 7pm at The River Inn Hotel.

TAKAKA Bowling Club AGM will be held in the clubrooms on Saturday 15 July at 1.30pm. All members and any person interested in joining the club are welcome to attend. R Reid, secretary.

AORERE (Rockville) Hall AGM, Sunday 30 July, 4.30pm at the hall. All welcome.

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

“E-BOOKS, e-Audiobooks and Press Reader” – a presentation by Carolyn Roberts for SeniorNet. Tuesday 18 July, 2.30pm, in the meeting room at the Tākaka Library.

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

CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>

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). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679.

Drycleaning & Laundry service in the Bay!

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AGENT: Stitch ‘n Sew

71 Commercial Street (Next to GB Museum) Ph: 525 8177 | Open: Mon-Sat from 10am Weekly turnaround - drop off on Wednesday and pick up next Thursday Urgent service available - phone us for details

PHONE 03 548 3473 mastervaletnelson.co.nz

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

EXIDE Gel solar batteries 21 x 2volt, approximately eight years old, plus SMA 3Kw Sunny Island inverters. Could be divided. At present still connected in Nelson. Expressions of interest ph 03 546 8534.

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

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

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. BARLEY straw, small bales, $10. Txt 027 410 3306.

Almonds

Hazelnuts

Macadamias

READY TO PLANT!

Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

Rob Lewis, N.D.L 03 525 6183 607 Takaka-Collingwood Highway Puramahoi roblewis@snap.net.nz

Welcoming orders now

PROPERTY AVAILABLE

/ Rawa watea

YOGA sanctuary studio unit available to rent in Pōhara. Furnished. Sunny and warm. Own entrance. Garden space for vege growing. Not suitable for pets or children or smokers. Wifi and power included in $380/week rent. References essential. Email sunandagreg@gmail.com with some of your details thanks.

Ray White Golden Bay

Over 450 successful sales since 2010

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.

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

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.

BUILDER: GL Building T ā kaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.

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 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.

LIVESTOCK. Emma's Livestock, Tākaka. For all works cattle, culls, bulls, primes. Stock, hay, baleage cartage. Ph 027 967

9651 or 027 224 8337.

MAINTENANCE/ handyman. Can do most jobs, remote or "at home". Chainsaw jobs. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.

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

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. 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.

Billy Kerrisk Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka rwgoldenbay co nz

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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.

HEARING Aid Clinic at GB Community Health will be on Thursday 20 July, 1-3pm. Aids checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members (free) and non members ($10). Ph for appointment with M Barker 525 7465 or 021 928 455.

LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, herbal apothecary, iridology analysis, reflexology, reiki master. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, 027 451 9797.

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.

REFLEXOLOGY with Ariane Wyler, Thursdays 1.30-6pm in town. Otherwise mobile service available. Ph 021 0260 7607.

REIKI master, Tony Hunt. $50 per session. Wednesdays. Ph 027 293 4828.

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

TUI Solomon, aromatherapy, massage, reiki (Flowstone Holistic). Collingwood, Monday-Friday. Ph 027 941 2941.

Golden Bay Mobile Pedicare

FootWorks by Anke

Offering: Cutting nails

Clearing nail folds

Landline: 03 525 9228

Cell phone: 027 606 7200

Email: athomas@gmx.net

1st appointment only $39 incl. free foot massage!

WE ARE CLOSING FOR A WINTER BREAK

Last day open Saturday 15 July

- re-opening Wednesday 30 August

Thank you all for your support and for another great year.

From your Dangerous Kitchen team.

Erica van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy

Mon, Tues, Wed at Golden Bay Community Health Thursdays in Collingwood Phone 027 776 6111 for an appointment

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

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

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. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8.30pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686. Closed for winter break from Sunday 16 July, 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. On Matariki, Friday 14, we will be opening at 4pm.

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 – 2, 16 and 30 July; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 9 and 23 July.

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.

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 All Welcome

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

Sunday 16 July, from 9am

Rockville Working Bee and Worship

Bring a picnic lunch

Contact Rowan Miller, 021 106 8461

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 14 JULY

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

MONDAY 17 JULY

BOARD GAMES at GB Community Centre (behind Dada), Monday 17 July, 5.30-10pm. Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay".

TUESDAY 18 JULY

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.

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

FRIDAY 14TH JULY

Roots & fruits matariki special hosted by galanjah

SATURDAY 15TH JULY

THE SHADY LADY (wanganui) soulfire + guest

SATURDAY 22ND JULY

The drop zone vol III ism | civil din | jaden

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST

benjamin vaughan tribute hosted by galanjah

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

long earth theory (live) support: gutterlove

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 15th SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING – cool funk band from Otautahi. 8pm, $15. All proceeds to the Youth Habitat.

Mon 17th SING-ALONG AROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM - all welcome to join in. 7.30pm.

Thu 20th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sun 23rd ARO - elements of folk, soul, haka, and a touch of jazz to bring audiences of all ages together in a celebration of the natural world that surrounds us. 8pm, $15.

Sunday 17th September

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

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Thursday 13 until Tuesday 18 July

Thursday: Southwesterlies, tending westerly and freshening. Showers over Kahurangi and a few spreading elsewhere during the day

Friday: Southwesterlies freshening. The odd shower about Kahurangi, becoming mainly fine elsewhere

Saturday: Southwesterlies tending westerly. Some cloudy areas otherwise fine

Sunday: Westerlies tending southwest about midday. A few showers during the morning then clearing

Monday: Southwesterlies, fresh in western areas but lighter elsewhere. Mainly fine. Frosts in sheltered areas

Tuesday: Southwesterlies easing. Mainly fine. Frosts in sheltered areas

WEDNESDAY 19 JULY

SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON. St Andrews extends a warm welcome to enjoy a soup and dessert luncheon at 12 noon at the Tākaka Bowling Club. $12pp. Proceeds to Community Chest and Youth Habitat. 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.

Knitting / Crochet classes for Kids

THURSDAY 20 JULY

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

FRIDAY 21 JULY

TEA AND TALK, 10.30am, Old School Café, Pakawau. No charge for drinks. Ph Joyce 524 8364. See you there. Hosted by Rural Women but everyone welcome.

www.villagetheatre.org.nz

Thursday 13th July

2:00 Cats in the Museum (G)

7:30 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part 1) (M)

Friday 14th

Matariki: Theatre Closed

Saturday 15th

2:00 Rainy Day Only Matinee

7:30 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part 1) (M)

Sunday 16th

4:30 Jos (Whispers of Gold prequel) (E) ENCORE

7:30 Eric Clapton: Across 24 Nights (M) FINAL

Wednesday 19th

5:30 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part 1) (M)

Three 2023 Mon: Knitting 4-5pm Wed: Crochet 4-5pm Ages 7 - 11yrs $10/class, $80/term 71 Commercial St, Takaka - 03 525 8177 / 027 263 9220 T E E N H E A T R E KIDZTHEATRE Ronnie Short Speech & Drama ATCL, LTCL Term 3 drama classes start 27 July Phone Ronnie to enrol P: 027 5555 937

Programmes to listen out for:

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What’s wrong with the economy and why is it getting harder for average people to make ends meet? Everyday we receive news and statistics about the economy, but what does it all mean? Join me, Faris Mali, as we go behind the headlines and figure out how decisions by governments, central banks, and other organisations impact us in our daily lives. Mondays at 11am with new content every 2 weeks. Sponsored by MyPrivacy.help

Forty six and 2 (The Friday at 5 edition) Matt and Maria start the weekend with some great rock music and the odd random track thrown in. Supported by Beggs Music Works in Hardy Street, Nelson and airs Friday evenings at 5:00, replaying Tuesday nights at 11:00. Now also airing on Radio Southland in Invercargill and Free FM in Hamilton.

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

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What is your favourite place to visit in Golden Bay?

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