The GB Weekly - 21 July 2023

Co-governance supporters out in force

Two pillars of democracy – freedom of speech, and the right to peaceful protest –got a good workout on Matariki day, when Julian Batchelor’s controversial “Stop CoGovernance” roadshow hit Tākaka.

For the most part, there was peaceful stand-off between the roadshow crew and protestors, but there were isolated flash points that required intervention by the police officers present.

The Christian evangelist’s tour, which kicked off in February in Whangārei, has

attracted significant media coverage, most of it highly critical of the preacher’s central claim that co-governance “is code for the takeover of New Zealand by tribal companies and their representatives, the end of democracy, the installation of apartheid and separation into everyday life, leading eventually to full blown government by tribal rule”.

Batchelor’s creed is laid out chapter and verse in his 28-page booklet “Stop CoGovernance: what it is, why it’s wrong, and why it must be stopped”, copies of which were widely distributed to mailboxes around

Golden Bay a few days prior to the Tākaka meeting.

Many of the 50 or so tour events already held around New Zealand have seen sizeable groups of protestors rallying outside the meeting venues, and last Friday’s assembly proved no exception: protestors gathered outside the Tākaka Christian Assembly building on Motupipi Street around an hour before the meeting’s 2pm start time. When asked whether she was hosting the meeting, co-owner of the venue Dot Marshall said: “We are just providing the venue.”

Tasman District councillor Chris Hill, standing with the protestors, attended Batchelor’s earlier event in Hope, and was disturbed by what she heard there. “Within two minutes, he used terms like war, arms, grenades…,” said Chris, adding she was “asked to leave” that meeting after 20 minutes. She believes the tour leader is being disingenuous at best. “It’s a Trojan Horse to get people in and talk hate… It’s not about co-governance.”

As the start time approached in Tākaka, Batchelor’s congregation arrived in ones and...

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Leading the singing at last Friday's co-governance rally, Mihi Rangihika waves her wireless speaker as she dances in front of the Tākaka Christian Assembly hall. Photo: Jo Richards.

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Author/illustrator Alistair Hughes (centre right) was kept busy signing copies of his book, The New Zealand Night Sky, following his talk at Tākaka Memorial Library last Wednesday. Photo: Ronnie Short.

RONNIE SHORT

Local writer and illustrator Alistair Hughes has just launched his first picture book, The New Zealand Night Sky. Although aimed at introducing 8–12-year-olds to astronomy, the nonfiction book contains gems for all readers.

Alistair spoke to a mixed-age group at Tākaka Memorial Library last Wednesday. Projecting images from his book onto a large screen, he pointed out the constellations that make our night sky so special.

As a self-described enthusiast, interested in stargazing his entire life, Alistair believes New Zealand has the best night sky. For him, finding patterns in groups of stars is akin to space travel. And because it takes hundreds of years for starlight to reach us, it is also like time travelling.

“Space Travel. Time Travel. Amazing special effects. No, it’s not a Marvel movie – it’s actually right outside our door,” said Alistair.

“I think it’s nature’s best special effect, on an unlimited budget and an unlimited size, and it’s absolutely free to see. All we have to do is put down our phones or our laptops and move away from the TV and go outside.”

There are no photographs within the pages of this nonfiction picture book. Alistair drew each individual star first in pencil, then painted in watercolour, before uploading onto his computer to further enhance each picture.

“It is more satisfying as an illustrator just to be able to create these things from scratch.”

He has illustrated several books for renowned authors and was commissioned by Upstart Press to write The New Zealand

Night Sky. It is Alistair’s hope that his book will generate interest and excitement about exploring our night sky.

“We have the world’s largest dark sky reserve… in the McKenzie Basin… and the world’s first dark sky sanctuary on Great Barrier Island. By a cosmic fluke we also happen to be on the best side of the world to see the most spectacular and notable objects in the sky.”

Expanding on why he considers the stars to be important to all of us, Alistair spoke of how the original Polynesians voyaged to Aotearoa, navigating by the stars.

Māori used their own knowledge of the stars to calculate seasons, time, and when best to plant or harvest. They also had their own name for the Milky Way, which Alistair considers to be more special, colourful, and poetic.

Matariki, which at this time of year can be seen just prior to dawn, very low on the eastern horizon, “is the most beautiful and very special cluster”.

According to Alistair, one of nature’s most awesome events is when the earth, moon, and sun align, creating a total solar eclipse. This phenomenon occurs in New Zealand only once every 138 years and is due to occur in 2028.

To conclude, Alistair expressed his hope that people will go outside, find the Southern Cross, and commence a love affair with the stars.

Many questions were asked and duly answered before the rush to purchase a personally signed copy of The New Zealand Night Sky

Copies are available from Paper Plus outlets, or online from Upstart Press: www.upstartpress.co.nz.

Support for teen's recovery and family

JO RICHARDS

At 16 years old, Joy Wells should be enjoying life at Collingwood Area School and having fun with family and friends in Golden Bay.

But instead, she is in Christchurch undergoing lifesaving treatment after being diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

While the hammerblow diagnosis has turned family life upside down and inside out, Joy’s father Keith Langford explained that his daughter is now “getting the care she needs” at the Child Haematology and Oncology Centre (CHOC) in Christchurch, one of two specialist treatment centres for childhood cancer in New Zealand. “She’s technically an outpatient and has treatment three days a week.” Asked how Joy is coping with the situation, Keith replied, “She has her good days and bad days, but in herself, she’s pretty good.”

While Joy is in Christchurch, she and her mother Kristal are staying in Ronald McDonald House, which provides free accommodation and support to families with children in need of hospital care. Joy’s complete treatment plan is expected to take between two-and-a-half to three years, but she will, according to Keith, spend time at home, while making regular visits to Christchurch and Nelson.

In addition to the stress and anxiety caused, there are practical worries for families affected by serious illness, including the costs of travel and time off work. The people of Golden Bay, however, have rallied to shoulder some of the burden, and Keith – a stalwart of the community –is clearly bowled over by the response. “The outpouring of

Henry Ludbrook at Live Poets

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Nelson poet Henry Ludbrook is bringing poems from his new collection to the Mussel Inn next week The featured guest will be joined at this month’ s Live Poets by Alanjahjah who will perform acoustic versions of his reggae music.

“It is going to be a soul-feeding evening for sure,” says

support is mind-blowing. It just proves there are good people in the world.”

That support includes offers to milk Keith’s cows, running a fundraising raffle, and setting up a Givealittle appeal. Collingwood Rugby Club are organising the raffle, with prizes donated by NBS that include signed Tasman Mako jerseys, plus tickets to see the Makos in action next month.

Keith is showing support for his daughter in many ways, but one will be particularly visible.

“I made Joy a promise that when she loses her hair from the chemo, I’ll lose mine,” he says. “So, I’ve booked an appointment this week to get my head shaved.”

Making a contribution:

Givealittle Fight for Joy appeal is at: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/fight-for-joylangford?ref=home&ref_code=trending.

Rugby Club raffle: Tickets $5. Text 027 209 0665 to purchase. Winners announced on 27 July, unless all tickets are sold prior.

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The community is supporting Joy Wells's family as the 16-year-old undergoes treatment. Photo: Supplied.

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Vegetation control – roadside spraying

State highways:

Waka Kotahi contractors undertake a vegetation control programme to ensure roadside vegetation does not affect the safety or operation of state highways. This programme includes the spraying of chemical herbicides including the following active ingredients: glyphosate, metsulfuron, terbuthylazine and triclopyr. You can register your property as a "no spray" zone, which requires a commitment to maintain a property’s highways frontage to specifications provided by Waka Kotahi, by contacting Mitch Hutchings on Ph 03 373 2036 or email: mitchell.hutchings@wsp.com.

Local roads:

This includes the use of knock-down and residual herbicides to remove problematic vegetation growing in the road reserve and around street furniture. The active herbicides authorised under our resource consent are norflurazon, oryzalin, simazine, terbuthylazine, glyphosate, metsulfuron, haloxyfop, triclopyr and picloram/triclopyr. Residents can request their rural property frontage not be chemically sprayed and instead undertake the vegetation control themselves. If you wish to apply for your property to be added to the “no spray” list, please contact Nikki Shepherd on Ph 03 543 7234 or email: nikki.shepherd@tasman.govt.nz.

This consent is due for renewal in February next year. It is non-notified and you can see TDC approve many more chemicals for use than Waka Kotahi. If you do not agree with the consent I suggest you make a submission early next year.

Felicity Fitz-William

Joyce’s

Magic Cookies

I would just like to thank Joyce Wyllie for her article (GBW, 13/7) on Chocolate Day and her recipe for Magic Cookies. Joyce is such a busy lady and still she finds time for a bit of baking. After reading her article, the next day I was inspired by her to make my own magic cookies (Mr Men style) and took them along to our Heritage AGM. Not only did they come out very tastily but they were far superior to the packet of bought biscuits we would have had otherwise. I am a hopeless baker, so if the cookies worked for me, they are truly magic. Thank you Joyce, not only for the recipe but for the inspiration.

Sally Gaffney

Rabbit holes

Dear Humans, I have been requested by the Global Federation of Rabbits (GFOR) to write this letter to you in English because so many of us do not speak Rabbitese.

At the recent 2023 AGM of the federation, held in Patagonia, motion 31(a) was passed in a unanimous vote decrying the use of rabbit warrens and holes as boltholes for those humans who can no longer front up to the trials and tribulations of modern human life. Examples given were the recent pandemics, conflict, climate change, corrupt leadership, and the world's economic woes. It even mentioned some people threatening the democratic process.

The motion went on to ask humans to consider approaching other subterranean species to ascertain if they would consider allowing their accommodation to be used instead of those being owned by rabbits. Examples given were rat holes, mouse holes, mole holes, termite mounds, badger setts, and even beaver dams. The federation says it is proud of the standards of its accommodation worldwide and has been deeply insulted by humans' use of it – without any application or preamble and requires it to cease immediately.

Cutting council's costs

Last week in my letter (GBW, 13/7), I stated TDC must start reducing costs. We have all noticed the new format of Newsline that started in May. Frankly I do not like it, as the newspaper format is best for this type of "propaganda " publication. When I asked TDC for the reason behind this change, the answer given was: "To reduce the cost of printing this publication."

When I requested how much it saved, the answer was $1,000 per issue.

Well that is a start, but it really it has no impact overall. We need serious trimming of all the costs we the ratepayers and residents are burdened with.

My challenge to readers is to place suggestions, through this column, on which services or costs should be trimmed so as to reduce our rates.

Reg Turner

What did TDC spend contesting WCO?

On 20 June Friends of Golden Bay made an official information request to TDC asking how much they have spent on appealing the Water Conservation Order for Te Waikoropupū. TDC replied on 13 July: "Council intends to charge $532 to process the request. Council will not process your request until you accept this charge."

We believe the public should know how much of our rates TDC spent contesting the WCO application. From what we saw in the Environment Court hearings, where we represented ourselves, we suspect it may be a substantial amount. Watch this space!

Gordon Mather, on behalf, FoGB Co-governance should be embraced, not feared

I quote Chris Finlayson, National Party Member of Parliament, Attorney General and Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations 2008 to 2017: "Some people have been busy stirring up public alarm over the supposed threat posed by co-governance, seemingly unaware that we are already doing it and without the sky having fallen in on us. Co-governance has become a term people don't understand. They think it means co-government. Co-governance should be embraced not feared. I think that Treaty Partnership may, in fact, be a better term for the concept of co-governance."

Thanks Chris Finlayson for the words above. Your many years working with Māori have given you a good understanding of the facts. For people who want an example of co-governance I suggest looking at one excellent example: the formation of the Waikato River Authority at waikatoriver.org.nz, it's an organisation all New Zealanders can be proud of.

Cynthia McConville

Silent treatment vs noisy protest

The anti co-governance meeting was held on Friday in the hall next door to the Fire Station where I had another meeting. There was a large crowd of people already gathered by 1.15pm when I arrived, spilling out onto the street. The crowd grew over the afternoon until I left my meeting at 4pm and it was on both sides of the street and being held in control by several members of the police force. There was a scuffle occurring at the door of the hall and obscene language being thrown around. I have no idea how many people were inside the hall but probably far fewer than those outside.

Before Friday I had never heard of the man giving his talk. Now he has been given a name and a voice.

Yours sincerely, John

Weston,

on behalf of the GFOR

I would just like to say that though I believe in the right to protest, I also believe in the right to free speech. If the demonstration had been quiet and orderly then possibly the meeting would have been small and silent and no more would

be thought of it. But by being noisy and rude the protesters did nothing more than give a public voice to what was going on inside the hall. I’m not taking sides here but, if you think the anti co-governance group deserve to be silenced, the best course of action might be to ignore them completely. My children found when growing up that mum’s worst punishment was to give them the silent treatment.

Sally Gaffney

Fast-forward to co-governance

On Matariki day I stood with others outside the Christian Hall to protest against the not-so-Christian presentation of millionaire Julian Batchelor, who came to spread his misinformation and scaremongering in Mohua.

Having attended Te Reo lessons for 13 years at our marae, Onetahua, and having experienced the friendly encouragement, warmth and inclusion along with straight talking attitudes within Māori culture, I felt saddened to know that inside that hall, words that this politically ill-intending man was speaking were intended to adversely affect the lives of a people and their children whom I admire.

Although I wasn’t taught the true NZ history in school, I made it my task to read and view the records, to learn the truth of the miseries and oppression that colonisation introduced.

Since the 1960s I have watched and been pleased to see the positivity of Māori culture begin to openly thrive again and have felt truly glad, though there’s still a long way to go to equality.

I don’t want to live in the unfair country that Julian proposes. I can only suppose those 40-odd who listened to him either hadn’t looked at the realities of history or that it suited them not to.

The booklet received by post alerted those who favour truth to the bigotry of his racist claims, The original Treaty of Waitangi was the real deal between a queen and her subjects that in subsequent years was not honoured.

Fast forward co-governance.

Karen Brookes

Disgusted, shocked at anti co-governance talk

New Zealand is a rotten carcass. How do I know this? Because Julian Batchelor told me so.

At least, I think that was the term he used because this came as a great surprise to me. Whatever he said, it definitely involved something putrid and a dead animal.

Julian rode into town as part of his nationwide tour to inform us of the perils of co-governance. His meeting was a private one so that anyone deemed undesirable could be escorted out. “Good Māori” would not be deemed undesirable. One young woman did get escorted out when she loudly and confidently claimed that Julian’s booklet was actually a pamphlet. Julian knew her name and strangely, felt the need to announce it to the entire room. What was going on there I wondered?

I attended out of curiosity and a preference for drawing my own conclusions rather than listening to chatter. At some point we were asked if anyone in the room felt unsafe and I popped my hand up. This gesture went unacknowledged and the lecture moved on.

What I heard from Julian disgusted me and not because I have concerns about co-governance. I felt my own anger rise, I’d heard enough and it was best that I left. Any thoughtful questions I had evaporated along with good manners and

eloquence. Mind you, questions weren't allowed here. This was Julian's platform. As I left, I found myself making an unpleasant remark to a chap in a yellow vest who was positioned by the door. I exited the building in a mild state of shock.

The real heroes of the day were the police with extras brought in from Motueka. They were there to protect all of us, regardless of our political persuasion.

As I walked to my car I fell into step with a colleague. Gently, she said: "Look after your wairua". I quietly gave thanks for the kind and loving people in the world.

Kirstie Macleod

Homes away from home

I hear a call from the English Midlands. Stoke on Trent has lost a housing estate. Would someone please tell them it has been found on Meihana Street and then show it the way home. Alternatively, if there is a wandering pine plantation looking for a home it should be offered the same spot, close planted. The carbon credits from it could then be paid to Meihana Street residents as compensation for the loss of their rural view.

Mike Scott

Fish and CHIPS

In the UN Food and Agriculture Food Outlook report, one of few points of strong consensus is that declining environment quality, coupled with climate change is eroding marine food security. Recent declines in numerous fish species and other ocean wildlife is forcing a re-evaluation about the ability to sustain large-scale harvesting especially when coupled with drastic habitat destruction.

Globally 87 per cent of fish landed come from the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and 13 per cent from the open ocean. Individual countries control their EEZ areas and it is here that the introduction of innovative methods could produce benefits for marine biodiversity.

The contrasting approaches of New Zealand and Malaysia provides a good example: NZ has the sixth largest EEZ, 12 times greater than Malaysia. In the 1980s, both countries’ stocks were being overfished, so changes were made to fisheries/ecosystem management in order to protect and enhance marine resources. While NZ introduced quotas, Malaysia introduced fish-friendly habitats - artificial reefs that have since increased marine life and fish harvested from 300,000 tonnes in 1980 to 1.8 million tonnes in 2016. NZ's annual harvest continues to be around 450,000 tonnes.

The purpose of the artificial reefs was to enhance biological productivity in coastal waters by creating ecosystems for nurseries and breeding areas for fish and other marine lifesomething that has clearly been achieved.

The execution of a similar Coastal Habitat Improvement Plan (CHIP) could only benefit Golden Bay.

A sustainable future is defined as: “A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising future generations to meet theirs.“ CHIP meets this requirement and more.

Clive Barker

Pinning hopes on hydrogen

Good one Graeme. I enjoyed your letter "Electric shock" (GBW, 13/7) even if it did reek of plagiarism. I hope your dreams come true. I won't, however, hold my breath. I pin my hopes on hydrogen. If only we could get lots of it cheaply. Fusion?

Larry Petterson

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RURAL VIEWS: SCANNING EWES

In autumn on sheep farms, the rams are put out with the ewes. In spring, five months later, lambs are born. Between these two major events another important job happens on most farms: scanning the ewes.

Steve Leslie is one of the technicians who comes to Golden Bay. A very experienced operator, he has been scanning ewes for 23 years but confesses that he has never kept track of how many woolly tummies he has examined with his ultrasound.

Steve works an eight-hour day, scanning about 500 ewes in each two-hour stint, if they are flowing through the yards well. A scanning technician is set up with a lot of gear: a specially designed crate, a very expensive ultrasound machine, a generator for isolated yards with no power, extra gates, a little tent for when he is operating outside on wet days, and a water system to lubricate the probe. Having a good team of helpers to keep ewes moving up the race is important, and the shed

needs to be quiet so the person drafting can hear Steve’s calls. Ewes are identified as triplet, twin, single, or dry, and then mobs are fed appropriately for their requirements. The pregnancy can be aged early, mid, or late, to make shepherding easier during lambing. Spraying cannot be done near the scanner to protect him from being overcome by solvent. And the results? Steve commented that across the district, scanning percentages are quite variable. Autumn conditions and management influence the outcome, so the number of lambs on board depends on many factors like weather, amount of feed, condition of ewe, rising plane of nutrition, and disease. Our flock was affected by a bacterium colloquially called “pink eye” that causes temporary total or partial blindness. Some ewes had it when the rams went out, which was unfortunate timing, so we are relieved with the results and happy with 169 per cent over all our 2,908 ewes.

Now we look forward to spring and a new season of lambs.

JOYCE WYLLIE

Steve Leslie scanning ewes with ultrasound technology.

Photo: Joyce Wylie

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Review: The Blue Caftan

Screening Schedule - July / August

Fri 21 4:00 Cats in the Museum (G) FINAL

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

Sat 22 3:00 Rainy Day Only Film (FINAL ONE)!

7:30 The Blue Caftan (M) (subtitles)

The complexity and power of relationships is tenderly examined in this contemporary Arabic love triangle, which will transport you to the bustling, labyrinthine streets of Morocco. If not for the incessant loud music from the barbershop across the road from our main character’s home, The Blue Caftan feels as if it could be set in almost any era of this country’s past.

This is enhanced by the occupation of Halim (Saleeh Bakri), a “maalem” (master caftan tailor) who painstakingly adheres to traditional techniques passed down through the centuries. However, the machine age means customers expect results more quickly, so he employs Youssef (Ayoub Missioui) as an apprentice.

Halim’s wife Mina (Lubna Azabal) serves the customers but is undoubtably in charge of the business, and the household. Despite the fact that she is weathering a terminal illness, as we gradually learn, Mina is force of nature and not to be trifled with.

Her inner strength is given further dimension as we also discover that she is fully aware of her husband’s homosexuality, which they have both adapted to in their deeply loving marriage. However, a growing attraction between Halim and Youssef appears to bring things too close to home for Mina, particularly as her health begins to deteriorate further. A tension between the three grows, but as Mina’s story nears its inevitable conclusion, we see that love really can conquer all.

This is an exquisitely filmed tale, as carefully crafted as Halim’s caftans. The deliberate and precise way in which he works - twisting golden thread into minute and elaborate patterns through vibrant silk garments - is hypnotic, and the interactions between our three main characters are equally well rendered.

Halim’s soulful eyes and quiet voice somehow conveys a fundamental devotion to his marriage, whereas spitfire Mina leaves no-one in any doubt about how she is feeling. A scene where they break some of the antagonism between them with a spontaneous “roleplay” of that day’s encounter with a difficult customer, ends with them both collapsing in laughter. This genuinely funny interaction conveys a rich, warm life together.

Mina eventually accepts Youssef, in a sequence where she begins to dance in front of her window to the barbershop’s blaring music. Deliberately annoying a neighbour who has just loudly complained about the noise, she pulls both men to their feet and the three of them hold a “pop-up dance party” in full view of the street.

There is an interesting dichotomy in the fierce championing of her husband’s dedication to ancient techniques, and her own challenging of Morocco’s strict societal norms and constraints. Variety magazine sums this up perfectly by noting, “The Blue Caftan dares to imagine a world where there’s room for both appreciation of the old ways and room to evolve.”

The titular garment itself is the fourth character in the film, and as we would expect, plays a key role in the final moments. As does the setting of this film. Although it is clear we are in North Africa, almost all the scenes are softly lit interiors or confining narrow streets. We hear seabirds, but no hint of a natural landscape or even the sky is ever glimpsed. That is, until the very end, where the vista we are treated to serves as a triumphant and subversive conclusion.

The Blue Caftan screens tomorrow and Sunday evening, but for those of you looking for a far less subtle cinema experience, Tom Cruise returns tonight in the seventh Mission Impossible film. This wildly successful series is now closing in on its second decade, a task that might have seemed impossible back in the mid-1990s. Whatever insane stunt that Cruise - the world’s most daring “super-ager” - pulls off this time, it will look amazing on the Village Theatre’s big screen.

And rounding off a weekend of variety, Verdi’s Falstaff is the MetOpera screening on Sunday at 4pm.

MEMBER'S NIGHT

9 5:30 Barbie (PG)

Thu 10 7:30 Sugar & Stars (M) FINAL

Fri 11 4:00 The Little Mermaid (PG) FINAL 7:30 Barbie (PG) FINAL

Sat 12 4:30 A Country Cabaret (M)

7:30 NZ Mountain Film Festival (E) $20/$15

Sun 13 2:00 MetOpera: Der Rosenkavalier (Strauss) (PG) $35/$30

7:30 My Sailor, My Love (PG) FINAL

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:

Come along and enjoy a social night with drinks and nibbles from 7pm followed by a movie at 7.30. New members welcome.

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SATURDAY 4.30 FILMS

From Saturday 29th July we are trialling an extra screening on a Saturday at 4.30. If it proves to be popular it will continue on our next programme. Use it or lose it!

Movie Descriptions

North by Northwest (1959) (G) Classic Cinema 2hr15m

The Hitchcock mistakenidentity classic featuring two of the most memorable moments in cinema: Cary Grant being chased by an airplane, and the climatic fight atop Mount Rushmore.

Warren Miller: The Daymaker (E) Documentary 1hr40m

Come along as Warren Miller takes you on a musical, romantic journey to the high peaks. From British Columbia’s Monashee mountains to the throne of Greece’s Olympus mountains.

NZ Mountain

Film

Musical/Romance

Festival (E) Documentary 2hrs

For one night only we have an outstanding collection of unique adventure films from NZ's only homegrown Mountain Film Festival.  See world-class NZ made films mixed with the world's finest .

Met Opera: Der Rosenkavalier (Strauss) (PG) 5hrs

A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss’s comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.

Country Cabaret (M) Comedy/Drama (subtitles) 1hr50m

David's dairy farm is on the brink of liquidation. When he chances on a dazzling nightclub performance by Bonnie Starlight, inspiration strikes. What if he turned his old barn into a cabaret?

NZ MOUNTAIN FILM FEST

For one night only we have an outstanding collection of adventure films showcasing high octane sports. International and NZ made. Tickets $20/ $15

Sugar & Stars (M) Drama (subtitles) 1hr50m

From an early age, Yazid has had only one passion: pastry. Raised in a foster family and a home, he has forged an indomitable character. From Epernay to Paris via Monaco, he will try to realise his dream.

My Sailor, My Love (PG) Drama/Romance 1hr40m

Howard a retired sailor and widower, lives in a house by the sea. His adult daughter Grace hires a caretaker for her father, a lady in her mature years, Annie. What follows is a romantic awakening.

Oppenheimer (M) Drama/True Story/Biography 3hrs

Christopher Nolan tells the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. A story that resonates in today's world.

Barbie (PG) Comedy 2hrs

In one of the more curious mixes of talents and source material, this is the live action feature of Mattel's Barbie. Margot Robbie stars as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. Plastic fantastic!

The Quiet Girl (M) Drama 1hr40m

Adventure/Science Fiction Musical/Romance

An award winner at Berlin 2022, this Irish tale follows a shy nine-year-old who has been separated from her immediate family and left in the care of two distant relatives for the summer.

ALISTAIR HUGHES

...twos, ducking under the rope cordon, before being vetted at the door and allowed in. By 2pm, there were around 40 attendees inside the hall, but they were outnumbered by a crowd of more than 100 placard-waving, waiata-singing protestors. Leading the singing throughout the afternoon, Mihi Rangihika waved her wireless speaker above her head as she danced in front of the hall.

On the other side of the cordon, facing Mihi and the protestors, the preacher’s dedicated disciple and alleged white supremacist Lee Williams paraded with his phone lens pointed towards the crowd, before taking up his position on the door. The event was advertised as a private function with the organisers reserving the right to refuse entry, something Williams exercised in his role as unofficial “bouncer”.

Before the talk began, Anya van Holten and Shan Ruijter were ejected from the hall. Anja said she was “interrogated in a very aggressive way”, while Shan explained that, despite not saying a word, they were thrown out by Williams because “we looked hostile”.

Every person who left the building was cheered by the protestors and there were regular opportunities to do so. Leaving of their own free will, John and Susan Snelgrove emerged after half an hour. “The main thing I came for is

that I stand for freedom of speech,” said John, adding that he left because “Julian himself talked down to us… I felt uncomfortable”.

An hour into the talk, James Kaa was escorted out by a police officer. James said his “crime” was singing “Jesus loves me, yes I know”.

Describing the presentation, James said: “It’s toxic misinformation. It’s not a healthy environment; it really saddens me.” He accused Batchelor of following the far-right populist playbook, interested only in fomenting division and raising cash. “He just twists things like Donald Trump; he’s in it for the money; he’s a grifter.”

At 3.20pm, two women emerged saying, “We decided we’d had enough”, closely followed by Max van Susteren who had been asked to leave.

“He [Batchelor] related it to the Napoleonic wars and how England was a superpower,” said Max, referring to those in the hall as representatives of “the land of the wrong white crowd”.

As Max was talking, verbal sparring turned to physical violence at the entrance to the hall, where Lee Williams appeared at the centre of a melee. After the scuffle was broken up by protestors and police, Williams was accused of throwing punches and violently restraining peacemaker Sonia Ann Norton, who emerged with blood on her cheek. “He [Williams]

Lee Williams (far right) points his camera phone at young female protestors. All Photos: Jo Richards.

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in force at Tākaka meeting

tried to pin my arm back; I was trying to get out and I was hurt,” said Sonia, visibly shaking. “We’re here to celebrate Matariki and show we are an inclusive community.”

As the tensions eased, police officers took witness statements and viewed video footage taken by protestors. They did not, however, attempt to arrest Williams, and the meeting continued until the intermission on the two-hour mark. During the break, several people came out of the hall and did not return.

One person standing with the protestor group, who did not

want to be identified, suggested there was a need for reasoned discussion on the emotive topic: “There may be a case for public debate around aspects of co-governance, but there is no room for this fearmonger and his circus.”

The second half of the four-hour sermon was relatively incident-free and ended with the police officers taking Williams to Tākaka Police Station for questioning about his alleged assault. When The GB Weekly followed up on Monday, a spokesperson at the NZ Police Media Centre stated: “Enquiries are ongoing.”

Verbal sparring turned to physical violence at the entrance to the hall, where Lee Williams appeared at the centre of a melee.

Two of the many placards created by the protestors.

RESULTS AND FIXTURES

SPORTS COVERAGE

Heroic cup-exits for men’s teams

July:

3rd Hay Cup - G Little 70, G Allen 71, R Miller 72. Closest to Pin: 3/12 & 9/18 W Collie,

4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 N Moore. Two's: R Dyce, R Ansell, N Moore. wo's 7/16: R Ansell, G

Bradley. Happy Wanderer: D Hoogduin. Best Gross: N Moore 71.

NBS SENIOR MEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS

Week 8: Jazz Electrics 30 - Legends 28. MVP - Mull. Bricklayers 76 - GB scaffolding 15. MVP - Daniel. Bye - Laser Electrical. Week 9: Laser Electrical 32 - Legends 30. MVP

Both Golden Bay’s men's teams played some excellent semifinal football in their respective cup competitions last Saturday, but neither made it through to the final.

In their home semi-final of the Thorkild Hansen Memorial Cup, Golden Bay’s Masters side the Stingrays faced Nelson Suburbs, the division’s most consistent team. It was a tight game that remained scoreless for 90 minutes and required extra time to decide who would progress to the final.

The game started out well with plenty of drama and high tensions on both sides. The Stingrays' new tactic of holding their attackers at the halfway line after losing possession and pushing for Suburbs to make a mistake, proved effective during the first half, which the home side dominated.

The Stingrays’ defence, backed by keeper Phil Smith, frustrated the Suburbs’ attackers throughout the match allowing the home side to build momentum in the second half. "We were playing an A-league level game," said Phil.

Five minutes before the end of normal time, the Stingrays conceded a penalty, but Phil has a solid record, having saved more than 60 per cent of spot kicks this season. And he added to that impressive figure by stopping the Suburbs’ low, hard

strike, which was bound for the corner of the goal.

Lifted by this escape, the home side started extra time with a spring in their step and held their own until the final 15 minutes, when the visitors increased pressure, pushed forward and scored twice.

Final score (aet): GB Stingrays 0 v Nelson Suburbs 2. Roli Muntwyler man of the match: Sam Hopley.

Goats’ goal fest

In the semi-final of the Gould and Tout Trophy – the Men’s Division 2 cup competition – GB Mountain Goats travelled over the Hill to take on FC Nelson Loco Steamers.

It proved to be something of a goal fest, and with the scores level at 6-6 at the end of 120 minutes of football, the match was decided on penalties. This was also extremely tight with the Steamers eventually winning the sudden death shoot out 9-8 now going on to face FC Nelson Chin United in the final.

Shield Maidens outfoxed

Golden Bay’s senior women the Shield Maidens travelled to Jubilee Park to face Richmond Foxes in a Women’s Premiership tie. The Maidens had enjoyed something of a winning streak but were unable to tame the foxes.

Final score: Richmond Foxes 9 v GB Shield Maidens 1.

Stingrays' shot-stopper Phil Smith in action against against Nelson Suburbs in last Saturday's cup match. Photo: Supplied.

The Stingrays’ defence frustrated the Suburbs’ attackers unitl the last few minutes of extra time.

Photo: Supplied.

The penultimate round of the Tasman Rugby Division 2 competition was played last Saturday – and it didn’t go well for Golden Bay sides.

For the second week running both teams returned empty handed from away fixtures.

Up against Marist at Tahunanui, Collingwood got off to a slow start and by half-time were 13-3 down. A yellow card issued to Oliver Haldane in the first half came back to bite the visitors on the 60-minute mark when he received a second caution and saw red, which removed him from the field of play.

Marist capitalised on the manpower advantage to add further points and end the match 30-3 winners. The unexpected result bumps Collingwood down to fifth spot in the table making tomorrow’s round robin match against Nelson at Neale Park a must-win game if the Black and Gold

takaka

Takaka Rugby Football Club

Saturday 22nd July

U6s & U8s - 5 30pm Friday Night

U9s - 11am vs Wanderers Gold on Field 2

U11s - BYE

U13s - BYE

U14s - 11 45am vs Nelson at Neale Park

U15s - 11 30am vs Waimea Old Boys on Field 1

U15s Girls - 10am Sunday tri series in Riwaka Div II - 1 15pm vs Marist

This is the Senior Div II final game for the season, so we hope to see you on the sideline in red and blue

are to feature in the semi-finals.

A much-weakened Tākaka side, unable to field 15 players in their match against Wanderers, also suffered disappointment. Although both teams agreed under NZ Rugby’s “game on” initiative to play 14-a-side, Tākaka were reduced to 13 in the second half as a result of injuries.

The diminished resources meant players were playing out of their regular positions and, despite their best efforts, Tākaka were unable to prevent the home side running up a triple-digit points tally. Final score: Wanderers 101 v Tākaka 5.

The defeat leaves Tākaka in eighth position in the table, 10 points adrift of a semi-final spot, which means tomorrow’s home clash against Marist will definitely be their final match of the season.

A much-weakened Tākaka senior team struggled against Wanderers at Brightwater last Saturday Photo: Supplied.

Takaka

AGM NOTICES

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

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 Takaka. Followed by a presentation on "Sea Kayaking in Port Pegasus". All are 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

HERITAGE Golden Bay: Chairman – Paul Sangster; Secretary/ Treasurer – Sally Gaffney; committee – Gerald Langford, Wendy McLellan, Dave Myall, Julie Reilly, Ken Scott, Chris Udell.

POHARA Bowling Club: Patron- L Barnett (Skeet), President-B McTaggart, Vice President- G Crawford, Secretary/Treasurer- J westrupp.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

GROSSI Ivy Alice, Sadly passed away Sunday 16th July 2023 at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital Motueka. Dearly loved wife of Mervyn Bruce Grossi (deceased). Loved mother of Robin, Sandra, Marice, Erica (deceased) and Veronica. Loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother. now at rest. Graveside funeral service at Rototai Cemetery Takaka Friday 21st July 2023 at 2:00pm.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

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

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

EAST Takaka Residents - You are invited to a shared winter meal, with a Christmas theme. At East Takaka Hall, Saturday 29 July, 5pm happy hour, eat at 6pm. Christmas Hat Competition. See you there.

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.

GARAGE Sale, Sunday 23rd from 11. Top end of Rangihaeata. Furniture, clothes, household items. Ph m0273389504

LEAD FREE GOLDEN BAY

Golden Bay is a hot spot for Kea and removal of lead will help protect our Kea. The project is well underway now with our builders busy working to free buildings of lead. If you or someone you know, have a pre-1990s house, garage, woodshed and live in Kea country and would like to have lead professionally removed, please email Peter Fraser: peter.fraser@keaconservation.nz and include your Name, property address and contact phone number.

Kea Conservation Trust

TIMETABLE

TIMETABLE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Takaka - Nelson │ Mon, Wed, Fri

Nelson - Takaka │ Mon, Wed, Fri

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.

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

HANDYMAN/ maintence, can do most jobs (aeronautical engineer). Remote or at home. Ph Shaun 027 8803 535.

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

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

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

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

For Information or to make a booking Phone (03) 525 8352 8.30am to 4.00pm Mon - Fri info@gbcoachlines.co.nz

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

98 Commercial Street, Takaka

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.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

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.

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.

MAINTENANCE/ handyman. Can do most jobs (aeronautical engineer), remote or "at home". 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.

WEBSITES by local designers, www.xplusy.co.nz. Ph Jude 021 035 6233.

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

MOHUA UENUKU SURVEYING

Land Surveying Drone Survey

Alexis Bourgeois

Ph: 021 023 91364 alexistkkhc@gmail.com

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

WE are subdividing one section off our Mackay Pass Road land. Your interest in purchasing could influence where we draw the lines. Ph Fiona 027 232 2213.

UP to aproximately 160sqm secure shed space with concrete floor available for lease. Additional toilet/s and shower available. Submit interest via email to patonsrock@aol.com

Sharyn Miller

Permanent Part Time

Rural Delivery Driver

We have a position available for a Permanent Part Time Driver (2 days per week) on our busy rural mail run. The position requires a reliable person with a clean driving licence and you must be prepared to undergo drug testing when required. You also need to be an organised person who can work quickly and efficiently. Local knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.

The position involves permanent Saturday work (hours can vary but generally would be approximately 8.30am to 1pm on Saturdays but can be longer during busy times) plus one other day during the week. Availability, with reasonable notice, to work the days Monday to Friday or part thereof as a relief is essential.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

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.

MACADAMIA nuts in shell $12 kg. Ph 027 474 1696.

BALEAGE, 45 medium squares, $90 ea + gst. Ph 027 474 1696

WANTED / Hiahia

SEEKING a copy of 'The Golden Bay Cookery Book', by Mesdames T.J. Baigent and W. Baird, published 1916, to photograph the cover. Also seeking anecdotal snippets or memories of Fairholme for the History of Fairholme and its 150th Anniversary this Labour Weekend. Please ph Anita, 525 9373, email pumpkinita18@gmail.com

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Relief Teachers

Relief Teachers required in all subject areas from Year 7 to Year 13.

Please email your CV and Teacher registration to Steph Hartill steph@gbh.school.nz or phone 0278744033 for details.

Golden Bay High School

Full training will be given. For the first few weeks of training a minimum of 3 days per week will be required to gain the necessary experience.

Phone Godfrey on 027 3828760

ANÉL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt 021 053 4337. Now available in Collingwood on Mondays.

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

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.

HOT stone massage and energy healing bookings available. Ph Andyara 027 609 3138.

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

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.

FLOWSTONE Holistic: Aromatherapy, Energy Healing and Spiritual Readings in Collingwood with Tui. Ph 027 941 2941. REDWOOD Reider. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Specialising in pain rehabilitation. Ph 027 359 4522, www. redwoodhealth.net.

Erica van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy Mon, Tues, Wed at Golden Bay Community Health Thursdays in Collingwood Phone 027 776 6111 for an appointment

THE

eye SITE

The essence of good vision

OUR NEXT VISIT TO TAKAKA IS TUESDAY 1 AUGUST

Ph 525 9702 for appointments

n EYECARE

n SPECTACLES

n CONTACT LENSES

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL EYECARE AT REALISTIC PRICES

Neil Esposito BSc Dip Opt

Your eyes are special

- Let us look after them -

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

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.

FRIDAY 21 JULY

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

SUNDAY 23 JULY

MARBLE mountain music club this Sunday 2pm at the senior citizens hall commercial st all welcome to come to play or sing or just enjoy the afternoon.

TUESDAY 25 JULY

DEGROWTH Discussion: Jack Santa Barbara will outline his and DANZ’s science based approach to degrowth, suggest policies that are politically feasible now, and identify areas for citizen activism to expand what is possible. He will also outline an approach to building community resilience as a strategy to both provide security and to further the broader political agenda for sustainability and social justice.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 26 JULY

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 27 JULY

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

FRIDAY 28 JULY

LATER EVENTS

PRIMAL DANCE & PAINT Experience, 2:15-5:15, Kotinga Hall, Dance the 4 Elements & respond with expressive color. Adult playtime, Ph Kathy 027 495 2080. More next issue.

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WH Ā NAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre. See ad on page 15.

Upper Takaka Country Club Inc

Pig Hunt 2023

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th July

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

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

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

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

Takaka Church of Christ

All Welcome

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 23 July, 10:30am

Onekaka Hall

Contact Lauren Swafford, 027 629 8111

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

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.

Tākaka Library

Saturday 29 July 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Come along to this free workshop by local seed saver Sol Morgan and learn about how to save seeds for your home garden and community.

Existing seed savers bring seeds for seed swap.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 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 door.

Mon 24th SING-ALONG AROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM - all welcome to join in. 7.30pm.

Thu 27th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE with special guest poet HENRY LUDBROOK. Music from GALANJAH.

And coming up in September...

Sun 27th JORDAN LUCK BAND - We Love You The Most winter tour – $50 tickets @ undertheradar

Wed 20th AUSTEN FOUND $20 tickets @ eventfinda

Wed 27th FIONA PEARS TRIO – $30.72 tickets @ eventfinda

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

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

Programmes to listen out for:

Founders Faces

Jette, Fresh FM’s intern from Germany explores and discovers the buildings, treasures, and people of Founders Heritage Park in Nelson. Wednesdays at 1.00, and replays Sunday evenings at 9.00

Fresh Start Friday with Grant, Carl and Hahna

Join Grant Knowles, Carl McRae and Hahna Read for diverse music, funism and informative chats. Fresh Start Friday airs Friday mornings 7-9 and replays the following Wednesday morning 5-7. Fresh Start Friday is kindly supported by The GB Weekly

Make a Programme

Fresh FM is your community resource and platform for you to have a voice. If you would like to make your own radio show please get in touch and our friendly staff will guide you through this fun and rewarding process. We provide full training and support. Please contact motueka@freshfm.net for information.

www.freshfm.net

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 21 until Tuesday 25 July

Friday: Southeasterlies, strong and gusty west of Parapara and gusty at times elsewhere. A few cloudy areas otherwise fine and cool.

Saturday: Southeasterlies, strong west of Collingwood. A few cloudy areas otherwise fine and cool.

Sunday: Southeasterlies easing a little. Mainly fine and cool.

Monday: Southerlies easing. Mainly fine weather although some cloud about later.

Tuesday: Westerlies gradually freshening in western areas. Some cloud over Kahurangi with a few showers. Mainly fine further east.fine.

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TAKAKA, 6 Park Avenue

JUST LISTED

The Total Package Offers Over $875,000

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty com

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty com

93 Selwyn Street

PARAPARA, 2 1 853

72 Bishop Road

OPEN HOME SUN 23RD JULY 12-12:30PM

Sleeping Beach Beauty Offers Over $800,000

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty com

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty com

POHARA, 17 Pohutukawa Place

OPEN HOME SUN 23RD 2-2:30PM 2 3 2 1092

Your lifestyle is sure to thrive when you make this modern home yours. With a thoughtfully designed floorplan, abundant natural light, and nestled above Pohara, this home offers a peaceful retreat where memories can flourish. It’s your move now, call us today.

MODERN MEMORY MAKER O/O $920,000

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

ROCK,

221 Patons Rock Rd

Boundary Lines Indicative Only JUST

$305,000 (neg)

CLIFTON, 618a Abel Tasman Drive

2 4 2 1376 FINAL REMINDER 2 3 2 904

OPEN HOME SUN 23rd 1:00-2:00PM

Make Yourself At Home $775,000

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