The GB Weekly - 16 June 2023

Bay hosts women's rugby

Community Board

Monday’s Golden Bay Community Board meeting was all done and dusted within 80 minutes. A single contributor to public forum and an absence of formal presentations meant the majority of the board’s time was spent in round-table discussion.

Public forum

The sole speaker, however, did provide good value with a two-for-one address; Anatoki resident Bill Wallis started with a familiar topic – the Anatoki Track Road. For years, Bill battled to have improvements made to the road which Tasman District Council effected a few years ago. The current problem, Bill explained, was a lack of maintenance which was making the road narrower. “I have to almost stop to avoid potholes.”

His other issue was with the public boat ramp facilities at Tarakohe Harbour where, he said, the launch and recovery of his boat was unnecessarily convoluted, physically very demanding and hazardous. “It’s very difficult…it’s really a health and safety issue.”

Bill contrasted Tarakohe’s “one little skinny ramp” with the facility at Motueka where boaties could launch four-to-six boats at a time. “I spend 15-20 minutes and risk health and safety to launch my boat and go sailing. We need a safe launching facility.”

Chair’s Report

Items from May public forum:

Women’s rugby came to Tākaka last Saturday with a Tasman Trophy fixture hosted at the Rec Park.

Although Tākaka doesn’t field a senior women’s team in the Tasman Rugby competition, the Motueka-based Kahurangi squad contains nine players from Golden Bay. The switch of venue for the day was a one-off arrangement in recognition of the Bay players’ commitment to the team.

The golden girls, nominated as the home side by the scoreboard operators, faced the confusingly-named Waimea Old Boys Women in what proved to be a very entertaining match as well as a showcase for the women’s game.

After an initial ebb and flow, with each team taking turns in attack, it was Kahurangi who broke the deadlock with a try on 10 minutes by Maddy Holland. Ten minutes later, Sarah Jones scored the first of her 14 points with a try to give her side a 10-0 lead, but the visitors soon halved the deficit.

Waimea began the second half on attack

and got their reward within three minutes of the restart, with a try to level the scores. But it was the last time they were to trouble the scoreboard as Kahurangi responded almost immediately with a breakaway try from Jones, which she successfully converted. Ten minutes later Jarrah Solly scored to extend the home side’s advantage taking the score to 22-10.

Waimea continued to play some good rugby but, as the game wore on, mistakes crept in. And it was a defensive error by the visitors’ defenders close to their try line in the 74th minute that allowed Lucy Brown to ground the loose ball for a further five points. Sarah Jones then completed a highly productive afternoon with a successful conversion to take her side’s points tally to 29.

Final score: Kahurangi 29 v Waimea 10.

Kahurangi coach Weesang Paaka said the Golden Bay players had been a little apprehensive before kick-off. “The girls were nervous for the first time because parents and friends are here.” He acknowledged that his side may have got a bit lucky, but was happy

with the result and performance. “Coming away with a win is always good.”

Shortly after the women had left the pitch, Tākaka’s men came on for their Division 2 match against high-flying Riwaka.

The visitors have a reputation for being a very physical side, and certainly did nothing to defy that label during 80 minutes of fierce competition. But the character and discipline shown by this developing young Tākaka side, particularly over the closing stages of the game, steered them to the narrowest of victories.

Tākaka’s Blake Cottle opened the scoring with a try on seven minutes, subsequently converted by Riley Oakden. Five minutes later Riwaka responded with a try of their own, but failed to covert, and on the half-hour mark, Cottle popped up with another try to take the score to 12-5.

The second half started well for the home side with Oakden kicking a penalty to extend...

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The ongoing saga of the naming of a Puponga street, remains ongoing. TDC group manager environmental assurance Kim Drummond explained that “the applicants” had suggested an alternative name for consideration by Manawhenua ki Mohua who were yet to make a decision.

The role of TDC and GBCB in the management of Golden Bay’s private water schemes under the Government’s new regulatory regime was discussed by the board. It was agreed that the board should take a more proactive approach, which would involve making contact with all private water schemes, determine their situation, and explore what support might be available from TDC. Board chair Abbie Langford suggested setting up a meeting in July to define the board’s role.

Special Projects funding:

Abbie said that, at a recent discussion with TDC’s financial chief Mike Drummond, the board asked if they could move funds from the Special Projects Fund across to the Board’s Discretionary Fund.

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This would allow the board to fund more low level community projects, albeit at the expense of fewer fund large ones. Abbie said that the meeting had been “very good” and she had requested further information in the form of a staff report. “Then we can move forward as to what we want to fund.”

Strategic planning workshop:

A date was to set (31/7) for a strategic planning workshop to identify how the board could more effectively contribute to the Golden Bay community

Long Term Plan:

Group manager – service and strategy John Rudd provided a short update on the LTP process. He explained that “preengagement” had been completed and responses, including around 2,000 “digital interactions”, discussed with council. Among the key messages from this stage was the need to “look after the stuff we’ve built”. John outlined the timeline which included a series of workshops to work on policies including the financial strategy.

John said that the revamp of the Three Waters programme meant Tasman District was now part of the small population Top of the South entity, and stressed the need for consolidation and targeted investment during the transition. “Council will have some hard decisions over the next three-to-six years.”

Letter of support:

The Golden Bay Mohua Affordable Housing Trust (GBMAHT) submitted a request for the board to supply a letter of support for their proposed accessible pensioner flat development on Reilly Street, to include in a funding application to central Government. Chris Bennett from GBMAHT had included a needs assessment report with the request which highlighted

the dire shortage of affordable housing for seniors.

According to TDC, the proposed site on Reilly Street is in a potential flood-risk zone which has complicated the Resource Consent process. Following a debate about council development policy in such cases, and a clarification about the exact purpose of the letter, Abbie agreed to ask Chris for details of the GBMAHT application so the board could draft a specific letter of support. “We definitely want to support it.”

Action Sheet:

A review of the Action Sheet began with a discussion about the possible adoption or endorsement of the Mohua 2042 Strategy document by the GBCB. However, before any such steps could be taken, councillor Chris Hill observed that “there hasn’t been wide involvement from the Golden Bay community”. The board, she said, needed to be “careful about what we endorse” and suggested TDC staff were asked for advice.

Abbie agreed to invite representatives to address a future GBCB meeting. “Mohua 2042 could make a presentation but we wouldn’t endorse it formally.”

Providing a brief update about holding GBCB meetings in Collingwood, TDC team leader customer services Jess McAlinden explained that the equipment required for online streaming from the fire station was on its way.

Following a discussion at May’s GBCB meeting, Abbie had made a formal request to TDC for regular maintenance of the Pōhara to Tākaka Cycleway, but had not received a response. “I’ll give it a nudge.”

Following the board’s official receipt of the financial summary, the meeting closed.

The next GBCB meeting is at TDC Service Centre Tākaka on Monday 10 July at 1pm.

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Justifying the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Without wanting to become part of his weekly podium discussions, I think it would be beneficial if Mr Turner would research the subjects he pipes up about. Especially in his latest piece. It would avoid showing a complete lack of understanding of the war in Ukraine. But of course its very easy and popular to blow into the same trumpet as the mainstream media. A look behind the facade quickly reveals the real culprits and beneficiaries of this disaster, but to simplify matters let me ask you two questions. Firstly: how do you think the USA would react if China was to negotiate and agree on a pact with Mexico to build a naval or airforce base and station nuclear weapons there? Secondly: do you realise that this war could have been completely avoided by agreeing to two basic demands by Russia? 1) That Ukraine would remain neutral and not become part of Nato, and 2) That Ukraine would implement and respect the Minsk agreements. If you think that this was too much to ask for and worth the loss of thousands of lives, the complete destruction of Ukraine, billions of dollars in armaments, the increase in living costs not to mention the restructuring and so on then you need to ask another question: who benefits from all this? It's time to wake up and realise that the poor Ukranians are being sacrificed not for democracy and freedom but for a few unscrupulous business people and their greed. And that is the real truth.

Uwe Steidinger

Time for transformational change

Many people recognise that it's time for transformational change. Not just beating around the bush. Degrowth, ecological economics, donut economics, wellbeing-based economics are all things to consider for creating a future that fits within planetary boundaries. The ideals of continual economic growth are harmful for us, the environment and many species that exist within Earth’s systems complexity. Not only do we need to consider how we do business, how economies are structured, or how taxation favours the wealthy. We also need to consider that living resource-intensive lifestyles has vast destructive outcomes. We tend to ignore these of course, so we can feel good about life choices. We tend to believe narratives that help us off-set our guilt (greenwash) such as carbon trading. The thing I find interesting is that we're conditioned to believe that a certain way of life (hyper-consumerism) is required to be happy, to be successful and so on. Conversely, social science research shows that our wellbeing is more reliant on social support than having the latest gadget. If this is the case, then we need to question our current socioeconomic paradigm. Is it serving us, or are we serving it? And, who are we really serving to grow a society built on greed and ideals of more for the sake of more? Why does our current economic structure ignore the negative externalities within its accounting analysis? How is it that banks and industry leaders have more say in

socio-environmental policies than the low-income segment of society?

Rod Barker

Port Tarakohe safe boat launching

At 70 years old and looking back at my more than 60 years of boating, whether launching fishing boats with my grandfather, the many years of launching trailer sailers and/ or living on yachts at marinas, I have no recollections of any marina not having a launching dock. The massive, commercial expansion of Port Tarakohe, with millions of dollars being spent is still ignoring the recreational boaters. The launching of a recreational boat of any sort, requires two people, numerous steps of parking and returning to the boat at the pontoon with enough room for one boat. Unless risking falling off the draw bar of your trailer, climbing over the bow to board your boat or wading into the water, launching a boat single-handed raises a considerable health and safety issue.

The proposed launching “finger” which is now in question, considering the lack of funds available for greater community boating interest, is a waste of money seeing how it’s set to one side rather than down the middle.

Port Motueka has what Golden Bay needs. My recent trip to watch the Noelex 22 Nationals saw 10 boats waiting on the 50-60 metre floating dock, taking turns retrieving their boats. Anyone wanting to join me to shed light on this long-standing need and for our local government to supply us with a safe launching facility, please contact TDC and share your opinion. Cheers and safe boating.

Bill Wallis

CORRECTION

In last week's article "Spicing up learning with Asia NZ" (GBW 9/6), it was reported that Venini Tindling, GBHS English teacher, applied for funding from the Arasan NZ Foundation Trust. The funding for the Indian cultural appreciation day was from Asia New Zealand Foundation. The workshops were conducted by the Arasan NZ Trust. Our apologies for the error.

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Water supply: think before you drink

Our environmental health team was recently advised of a small number of water samples from a private supply in Tākaka that tested positive for Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Follow-up tests have been carried out and so far indicate no escalation of contamination.

This coincided with observations that there seemed to be an increase in gastrointestinal illness in the Tākaka community.

A check with the local medical centre and childcare facilities shows there are no more cases than usual for this time of year, and these are not related to drinking water.

However, this is a good reminder to residents who take water from their own private bores to ensure that the water consumed from those bores by their household is safe.

Residents abstracting water from shallow aquifers which are vulnerable to contamination have a responsibility to ensure that they have adequate water quality treatment systems in place to ensure that their water is safe from potential sources of contamination.

It is also important landowners know activities on their properties can have an impact on the water quality in the underground aquifer where the water comes from.

If you have a bore on your property, please ensure contaminated water cannot get back down into the bore either through flooding or backflow.

Contamination can include stagnant water near the well, localised seepage into the well, animal faecal contamination, septic tank seepage, runoff/seepage following rainfall into the well.

Even if the water from your bore looks clean and smells fine, contamination cannot normally be noticed by just looking at it or smelling it. That’s why it is important to ensure that you have a water quality treatment system in place which will ensure that the water is safe to drink. There are a number of treatment options, ranging from boiling through to filtering, chemical or UV treatments, available to people.

If you are on a private water supply and you have concerns about your drinking water safety, we recommend getting your water tested, check your filtration system is maintained, and consider boiling your water.

If you need any advice about water quality from private water supplies, please do not hesitate to contact us and ask to speak to an environmental health officer, or see the household water supplies guide on the Te Whatu Ora website. Or on the HealthEd website healthed.govt.nz search under: Secure Groundwater Bores and Wells for Safe Household Water, and Water collection tanks and safe household water - HE10148.

If you are feeling unwell or are showing symptoms of sickness, notify your GP or phone Healthline 0800 611 116.

Tennis Club needs your help

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Located at Park Avenue and part of the Rec Centre’s sporting hub, the club has around 60 members, mostly kids and youth, who access coaching twice a week during the summer months, including one session with a professional coach once a fortnight. The club provides support with travel to tournaments and coaching over the Hill. This is all accessible thanks to grants and funding applied for every year.

They're now at a point where they need to look for new funding ventures, grants, and fundraising, to keep them going and increase their membership numbers, while keeping fees as low as possible. This will allow them to provide more opportunities to members, renew aging gear, and improve facilities.

They’re desperately looking for more committee members to achieve all that and more. They need new blood, new ideas, and enthusiasm to drive and push towards these goals. The AGM is on 20 June, 6.30pm, at the Community Room, Rec Park Centre and everyone is welcome. All positions are available, but most of all, people are needed to take on the three most important roles: secretary, treasurer, and grants officer.

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Calls for better connectivity in Bay

JOYCE WYLLIE

Telecommunications provider Chorus organised two meetings in Golden Bay recently, inviting residents to discuss issues about the copper network and fibre.

Matt Robertson, Chorus senior community relations advisor, and two others were available to talk to people one-on-one. The event notice advertised “Let us shine some light, if you’ve got questions we’d love to help”.

Both the Tākaka and Collingwood sessions were well attended, with people wanting light shed on many topics. Most of the homes west of Pākawau experienced failed landline services for the four days before the meeting, so that was a common issue. Many of those places have no, or unreliable, cell phone coverage, but that wasn’t something Chorus could address.

Matt reported that “it was a successful event for Chorus. We got lots of feedback about where improvements are possible, and we share this with relevant teams in the company. Being face-to-face with the community means we can also solve ongoing issues that people may be having with their connections.”

He explains that “Chorus is keen to ensure that New Zealanders are on the best possible internet and voice technology”, adding that “Fibre is the best choice if it is available. Outside of fibre areas, particularly in remote areas, we recognise that the copper network may struggle to meet growing customer needs for internet access. In some cases, alternative wireless or low earth orbit satellite technologies, like Starlink, will provide a better service.”

Chorus is still working on expanding its fibre network to an additional 75,000 premises, to help unlock the economic benefits of rural communities having access to high-speed internet.

Several residents in Collingwood raised concerns about withdrawal of the copper network, but this won’t happen in areas with no access to fibre. Some urban copper networks are being withdrawn when most homes in the area are serviced by fibre. Matt is confident that “Chorus is committed to providing essential, enduring infrastructure for rural communities, to ensure New Zealand stays at the forefront of global connectivity trends” but cautions that “extending fibre network requires an environment supporting the long-term investment required”. He realises that there have been delays in getting fibre connections, and “Chorus is grateful for the patience of Golden Bay residents. Technician resourcing issues meant some delays, but we will be back on target within two months.”

Participants appreciated being able to communicate with a communication company. Some issues have been resolved simply, and one person reported a solution within a week. Other concerns continue to be worked on.

Matt said that “it was great to meet with the residents of Tākaka and Collingwood, to hear first-hand the opportunities and challenges for communities about connectivity. Our goal remains that customers are on the best technology available to them, and we were delighted to be able to help some improve their connectivity options.”

Further information can be found on the website: https:// www.chorus.co.nz/copper-withdrawal.

The Telecommunications Forum also published a useful document: https://www.tcf.org.nz/assets/tcf-copper-factsheetcompressed.pdf.

Options for broadband can be found at: https:// broadbandmap.nz/home.

The government’s Remote User Scheme pays a one-off grant of up to $2,000 to help install a suitable broadband service. Apply at: https://remoteusersscheme.crowninfrastructure. govt.nz/

Sing-a-long Mondays at the Muss

RONNIE SHORT

For several weeks now, on Monday evenings from 7pm, songsters have joined Craig Denham around the piano at the Mussel Inn.

Everyone goes for the sheer pleasure of singing – and the communal atmosphere that is apparent. Craig does it “for the love of it” and keeps “a bit of a radar going” to ensure everyone is included.

“It’s not about trying to impress anyone – it’s about trying to create a safe space and connection with people in a safe way.”

Craig has travelled nationally and overseas with bands, and lived in Prague for years, all while earning his living as a musician. Now he wants to reduce his carbon footprint and find his community.

“I have done so much touring and travel, I want to create community – and be part of community events,” says Craig.

As the fire crackles in the background, Craig caresses the ivories on both piano and piano accordion, playing songs requested by attendees. Huddled around tables to read lyrics from hard copy or cellphones, the sing-along feel-good session kicks off.

Free of charge for anyone who would like to attend, all are welcome.

Representatives from Chorus met recently with Golden Bay residents to discuss the copper and fibre networks. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Craig Denham making melody for the vocalists at a Monday night sing-a-long session at the Mussel Inn. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Lions' bingo fights food insecurity

ROSA VOLZ

If you fancy a fun night out that will make you feel good while you do good… then read on. The Golden Bays Lions is hosting a regular bingo night to support the Mohua Social Services foodbank.

“We can all be a small part of something really important, which is feeding our community,” says Lions vice president and organiser Lee Rzoska. Lee tells The GB Weekly that the nights were started by the Lions “around the idea of providing food security for the Bay. Our goal was to raise $500 per month, every month for a year – earmarked to go towards food costs for the foodbank.”

The nights are run by a group of core organisers and club members and have been underway since November last year. Fellow organiser Wendy Brooks says, “We now have a staunch following. The night is so funny with heckling and catcalling, and the core group really ‘make the night’ for everyone.”

The Lions also want to take bingo night “on the road” to Collingwood three or four times a year. They have done this once already and are preparing for their next “travelling bingo night” this coming Monday, 19 June (see ad on page 14).

Wendy explains that the format is eight games, with a half-time break for supper with tea and coffee (for koha). For each game, players may purchase one or more $2 or $5 bingo cards. The winner of each round then gets to choose from the respective $2 or $5 “goody basket” or prize table. The prizes are donated by businesses and individuals in the Bay. Says Lee, “We are deeply touched by the generosity of businesses during such hard times.”

Premal Gauntlett (Mohua Social Services service manager) tells The GB Weekly, “It’s a huge relief having a regular sum donated, so that we can continue to plan to meet the need.

Mohua Social Services foodbank is currently spending $1,000 a week at the supermarket and via other providers, in order to

make food parcels available to our community. [The monthly donation] really helps.”

GB Lions bingo night, Senior Citizens' Hall, first Monday of each month. Doors open at 6.30pm, games start at 7pm.

WHAKAARO: Oceans under threat

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World Ocean Day was celebrated on 8 June 2023. One ocean, one climate, one future – together. Never in the history of our planet has the ocean been under such unprecedented threat from humankind's actions. The evil twins: microplastics and ocean warming.

The oceans, being all interconnected, are in effect one. Together they cover 71 per cent of the planet’s surface, absorb 93 per cent of the heat, and 30 per cent of carbon generated by human actions. Add to this two-thirds of the annual 460 million tonnes of plastic that ends up in our oceans and other waterways.

What are the solutions?

Firstly, we must understand the problem. Plastic pollution, while already a scourge today, is a time bomb for the future. In nature, microplastics are found in our food, in the ice of the North Pole, and in the fish navigating the deepest recesses of the ocean. In humans, microplastics have been detected in blood, breast milk, and placentas.

While world governments debate, the wealthy OPEC countries (all of which have large petrochemical industries) do not wish to cut production. However, a ban on singleuse plastics is essential. The other is the washing machine production of microplastics.

Once, our clothes were made from natural fibres like wool and cotton. Now they are almost entirely produced from plasticbased materials like polyesters, rayon, nylon, and acrylic. When washed, synthetic clothing sheds tiny fragments we now know as microplastics.

A study by Ocean Wise estimated the average household in the USA and Canada releases 533 million microfibres (130g) to wastewater each year, not counting the fibres lost into the environment during drying. Once there, it is difficult to clean up. What you can do: use microfilters in the washing discharge water cycle, and go back to wool, cotton, hemp, and other

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natural materials. Scientists are only beginning to understand the scale, the sources, and risks of microplastic pollution. Recently, some researchers classified them as PBT pollutants: persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic. Keep plastic out of the Bay’s waterways.

The distribution of marine life is limited by the water’s temperature. While some species can only thrive in certain habitats and others at certain depths, the overriding fact is that temperature controls the growth and wellbeing of aquatic life. The evidence from present studies is that the distribution of fish stocks and plants is changing as the ocean warms. The North Atlantic mackerel are one example: moving north from England and Norway to the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

What can Golden Bay do?

There are two problems here. Firstly, how do we rebuild and contain the present biodiversity of the Bay, and accept new species displaced south by the warming temperatures? Australia and many other countries have shown the way, with artificial reefs. These provide real solutions for safeguarding underwater biodiversity and improved productivity, providing new habitat to support key fish and invertebrate species. What are the advantages? They provide a hard substrate habitat on the flat sea floor for fish, crustaceans, and encrusting organisms. They provide spawning, nursery, feeding, and refuge area for marine life, both present and relocated species.

The ocean is far better at storing carbon than trees: there are a greater number of organisms that can sequester carbon in a safe organic form. For example, the World Bank seaweed aquaculture study: every 3.5 tonnes of wet seaweed utilises 1.27 tonnes of carbon. Another example, in Hong Kong: after one year, 16 artificial reef modules supported a community of barnacles, tunicates, and bryozoans, that sequestered 2,352kg carbon per year. These are called the pioneer species; the specialist species colonise at a slower rate but sequester carbon in greater amounts.

Get Golden Bay prepared to face the future.

We let your electricity retailer know well in advance when a power outage caused by planned maintenance is due to happen. They will let you know, usually via email, that your power is going to be turned off while we carry out the work.

Sometimes customers phone us after the power has gone off to say they were not notified of a planned power outage. Not knowing about an outage can be hugely disruptive for customers, which is not what we want. We want you to know in advance so that you can make plans for the outage.

There can be a number of reasons why you might be unaware that the power will be temporarily turned off for maintenance work, but there are some things you can do to make sure you get planned outage notifications:

Î Check the contact details that your electricity retailer has for you, and make sure they are correct.

Î Check your email settings to make sure emails from your electricity retailer don’t accidentally end up in your ‘junk’ folder or somewhere else that you don’t usually look.

Î If you are not the electricity account holder, make sure the person or company who is, knows to pass outage notifications on to you. For example, if you are a tenant and the landlord gets the power bill, the landlord will get the outage notification, not you.

Î Ask your electricity retailer how they let you know about planned power outages, and think about whether this will be okay for you.

Î Some electricity retailers can provide outage notification by text message. If you want this, ask your retailer if they can do it for you.

Î Keep an eye out for more than one outage notification from your electricity retailer. Sometimes we need to have two or more outages in the same area to get the work done. Each outage is notified separately by your electricity retailer.

Contact your electricity retailer if you want to know more about how they notify customers of planned outages.

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RESULTS AND FIXTURES

GOLF

6 June. Wadsworth Matchplay singles: B Miller bt S Rosser 2up. Best stableford: C Gilbert 33. Closest to pin: 9/18 R Reynish.

7 June. Stableford: R Young 38, D Win 38, G Rowe 37. Closest to pin: 3/12 J Garner, 4/13 M Adams, 8/17 C Hadler, 9/18 D Win. Best gross: D Win 76.

10 June. Hay Cup (Net): G Bradley 70, T Polglase 70, D Win 70. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Ancell, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 D Win, 9/18 J Garner. Twos: R Dyce, J Garner. Happy wanderer: W Rothwell. Best gross: D Win 77.

BRIDGE

7 June. Rangihaeata Pairs Session 3. N/S: H Curtis/R McDonald 62%; B Burdett/ J Edmondson 57%; E Bradshaw/P Panzeri 50%. E/W: J Kingston/K Van Der Struys 58.50%; P O'Connor/R Berry 49.50%; D Sarll/A Telford 49%. H/cap: N/S: H Curtis/R McDonald 60.50%; B Burdett/ J Edmondson 55.75%; E Bradshaw/P Panzeri 47.75%.

E/W: P O'Connor/R Berry 59.25%; J Kingston/K Van Der Struys 57.25%; L Thomas/B Adams 48.50%.

9 June. Friday Champs Session 5: E Bradshaw/D Perreau 56%; D Sarll/J Kingston 53%; J Morgan/J Massey 52%. H/cap: E Bradshaw/D Perreau 56.75%; J Morgan/J Massey 55.25%; L Field/H Curtis 54.25%.

RUGBY: U18s Girls match

Wednesday 21 June

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Takaka Rugby Football Club

Saturday 17th June

U6s & U8s - 5 30pm Friday Night

U9s - BYE

U11s - 11am vs Wanderers at Lord Rutherford Park

U13s - 11am vs Rangers at Upper Moutere Domain

U14s - 1pm vs Marlborough Boys Blue at Renwick Domain

U15s - 11am vs Kahurangi at Riwaka Cemetery Ground

Div II - 1.15pm vs Huia at Sportspark Motueka

Hope to see you on the sideline in red and blue

SPORTS COVERAGE

Bay hosts womens' rugby

Continued from page 1

...Tākaka’s lead to 15-5, but Riwaka struck twice in a devastating five-minute spell to level the scores.

The final 20 minutes saw Tākaka edge ahead, courtesy of another Oakden penalty kick, before the visitors landed a further try and conversion to put them into the lead with the score at 18-22.

A small group of rowdy Riwaka supporters, who had taken up residence in the grandstand and could now sense victory, cheered on their team and loudly celebrated every mistake made by their opponents. But the noise failed to get the visitors over the line; nor did it affect the home side who kept their composure and maintained pressure on the visitors. While Riwaka were frequently penalised for infringements, Tākaka’s discipline held firm and paid off when Tyler Palmer took the ball across the line and gave his side a one-point lead.

Despite a scare when Riwaka thought they had scored, but were ruled to not have grounded the ball, Tākaka played out a solid final 10 minutes. Final score: Tākaka 23 v Riwaka 22.

Speaking as the teams walked off the pitch, Tākaka coach Hamish Hills paid tribute to his squad. “The boys were awesome... it’s the result of months of training. I’m pumped, to win under such pressure.”

Collingwood v Valley Stags

Down the road in Collingwood the home side were locking horns with the Valley Stags in their Division 2 fixture.

It was a hotly anticipated clash, with both teams vying for a play-off spot and, after last week’s loss to Riwaka, the Black and Gold were on the hunt for points.

It turned out to be a fast and furious, no-holds-barred contest with both teams battling hard and the lead changing hands throughout the match. But it was Collingwood who supplied the final killer blow towards the end of the game to break Stag hearts and take the win.

Straight from kick-off the Stags put the home side under pressure and within three minutes drew first blood with a try to establish a five-point lead.

The home side were quick to reply, scoring a try following a hard push which propelled Liam Miller over the line. A successful conversion by Brad

Goulsbro took the score to 7-5.

With both sides clearly up for it, the referee had his work cut out but, after issuing a warning to the Stags for a high tackle, proceeded to stamp his authority on the game.

Collingwood were now warming to their task and winning the majority of set pieces, but the Stags were strong in the scrum and made the home defence work hard. Around the half-hour mark the visitors regained the lead with a converted try, but as half-time approached pressure from the Black and Gold forwards paid off as Goulsbro carried the ball over the line and converted to give his side a 14-12 advantage.

At the start of the second half both teams came out fighting – literally in one instance – which led to the physio Aaron Marshall coming on to tape up a pair of clashed heads.

Shortly after resumption of play, Collingwood stretched their advantage by a further five points thanks to a try by Clay Paton. But the Stags replied by stampeding down the touchline to score a try and conversion and level the match.

Now both teams had everything to play for in a game of tight margins. With 10 of the 80 minutes left the visitors scored what they must have thought was a decisive seven pointer which moved the score to 19-26. As the clock ticked down and tension in the crowd rose, Collingwood closed the gap with another try from Paton which Goulsbro converted. The ball was now firmly in the home side’s court as they piled on the pressure, forcing the Stags into some desperate defending – a bit too desperate it turned out, as a former Collingwood player was penalised for a high tackle and, with what was the final kick of the game, Goulsbro sent the ball cleanly between the posts. Final score: Collingwood 29 v Valley Stags 26.

Speaking immediately after the game, Collingwood captain Ryan McKay said it was "a messy game" but his team showed "plenty of ticker" and "their never-say-die attitude showed through in the end." He admitted that Collingwood were perhaps lucky to win but he was happy to take it. “A win’s a win."

The result places Collingwood third in the standings, just ahead of Tākaka in fourth.

Riwaka recycle the ball in Saturday's match against Tākaka at the Rec Park. Photo: Jo Richards.

A pair of Valley Stags attempt to halt Collingwood's Zeb Terry-Moir. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Stingrays succumb in second half

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay Stingrays hosted close rivals Motueka last Saturday in a Masters Division clash at the Rec Park. Games between these the two teams are always keenly fought, and the latest encounter was no exception.

The day started well for the Stingrays who had the ball in the back of the net after only three minutes, but the goal was disallowed following an offside ruling.

Two minutes later the visitors took the lead after the referee awarded a penalty but the Stingrays worked their way back into the game and were awarded a spot-kick of their own on the half-hour mark, which Pete van der Meer duly dispatched.

They say teams are most vulnerable just after scoring, and that's what happened to

the Stingrays. Three minutes after levelling, the visitors struck and re-took the lead. The home side responded by taking the game to Motueka and, at the end of a classy move, Rob Anderson headed in Luke Concannon's inchperfect cross to restore parity.

Motueka gained ascendancy in the second

half, netting twice before Anderson scored a late consolation goal for the home side. Final score: GB Stingrays 3 v Motueka 4. Roland Muntwyler man of the match: Anju Ejima. Earlier in the day, the GB Mountain Goats beat Wakefield 2-0 thanks to goals from Timmy van der Meer and Lee McKenna.

Takaka Rugby Football Club

Motueka High School vs Stoke

Stingrays' No.8 Rob Anderson watches the ball go wide of the Motueka goal. Photo: Jo Richards.

GB Arts Council ready to expand

Golden Bay Arts Council has been awarded a substantial grant of over $54,000 from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. Amongst other things, the application proposed funding a new arts worker to help ease the workload and to take on specific tasks and projects.

A key part of the new role involves creating a community strengthening programme, organising artist meet-ups, and developing a community arts programme for artists – with workshops and other initiatives. Venues would be dependent on the needs, services, and facilities required for each workshop; community consultation will be part of that process. Current arts worker Claire French says that help has already been offered with digital marketing, which may even result in an arts column for The GB Weekly. Other tasks would include building and maintaining an up-to-date directory of funding and professional opportunities for Golden Bay artists, and a directory of artists and galleries.

Another significant task for the new arts worker is directing a summer Mohua Arts Festival, with pop-up galleries in different venues and community halls across Golden Bay, to accommodate a gallery tour. Each venue would have a specific exhibition theme, eg Bay Art winners, or Ngā Toi (Māori art). The tour would also include private galleries, providing multiple opportunities for artists to display and sell their work, while offering a full programme of gallery roving for summer visitors. The Arts Council would take a commission on sales to make it sustainable for future events.

Claire is excited to have another person on the team, not only to action the new initiatives, but also to lighten her load

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

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and enable both arts workers to provide reciprocal support to each other during busy production times. “For one person alone, even for me, the job is not sustainable,” she says.

Meantime, while the new position is being advertised nationwide, the Arts Council encourages locals to apply. “It’s quite a skilled job, so it needs to be quite a specific person,” says Claire. “They will have to do their own funding applications if they want to carry on in that role; that will be part of their responsibility.”

The contract is advertised in this issue (page 14), or check out The Big Idea or Seek “Arts Worker” for more information.

Arts worker Claire French is excited to be announcing the successful funding application which will enable the appointment of a new arts worker to the team. Photo: Anita Peters.

Bay’s toughest choppers battle it out

Upgrade for Work and Income

SUBMITTED

The Ministry of Social Development's Work and Income Service Centre at 65B Commercial Street, Tākaka is getting an upgrade.

Improvements are being made to the facility in order to create a more welcoming feel, and enhanced privacy when meeting with staff.

To get things done as quickly as possible, the office will be closed temporarily for three weeks from 1pm on Friday 23 June, and reopening at 9.30am on Wednesday 19 July.

If you need help, you can still get in touch with us. Phone 0800 559 009 for Work and Income or 0800 552 002 for Senior Services, or visit my.msd.govt.nz

Dangerous photo exhibition

SUBMITTED

The newly renamed King's Birthday Challenge took place at the Telegraph Hotel on 5 June.

The challenge is a series of knockout races, with the winner progressing to the next round. The wood proved to be very firm for poplar, and favoured the bigger, more powerful axemen who could keep hitting hard throughout the race.

Golden Bay's Brian Godsiff and Canterbury's Pete McEwen fit this description, and dominated both the standing and underhand competition, facing off in the final of both disciplines.

The first final was the 250mm standing, which proved to be the closest race of the day, with the two axemen being separated by a fraction of a blow. Pete won this one, after eliminating Dave Gowland from Golden Bay and Mike Simpson from Ikamatua on the way to the final.

The second final was the 350mm underhand, a tough event that saw Brian gain revenge on Pete, beating him by a mere handful of blows. On the way to the final, Brian eliminated Willie Abel from Picton and Dave McEwen from Ngatimoti.

The women’s competition was decided by total points over three races. The women’s handicap system – introduced to the South Island a year ago – proved its worth, as all three races had close finishes. Ashleigh Radford, resplendent in her Golden Bay livery, proved too powerful and determined for the other women, taking an unassailable lead after winning the first two races. Emma Riddell won the third. The closest contest was in race two, when Emma Riddell from Nelson beat Serena Gowland from Golden Bay into second place by less than two blows.

SUBMITTED

An exhibition of photographs by Swiss exchange school student Dario Erny which is being hosted by Tākaka's Dangerous Kitchen Café, opens next week.

Dario's images depict nature from a novel perspective; using a drone, he has taken photographs of vibrant autumn trees, while travelling through the South Island. His images also explore patterns created by bridges and fields.

Dario says he has become very interested in drone photography and being able to take pictures of New Zealand has been a privilege.

Dario's photographs will be exhibited at the Dangerous Kitchen, Commercial Street, Tākaka for two weeks starting Monday 19 June.

The winners: from left, Brian Godsiff and Ashleigh Radford representing the Golden Bay Club and Pete McEwen representing Canterbury. Photo: Submitted.

Brian Godsiff in the underhand final. Photo: Submitted. Thanks to Brent Page for the wood; the Telegraph Hotel for food and refreshments; Anatoki Salmon for sponsoring the winners’ prizes; and for all kinds of help, the man who never rests, Duncan McKenzie.

AGM NOTICES

COLLINGWOOD RSA AGM to be held Tuesday 27 June, 7pm at the Collingwood Fire Station.

GOLDEN Bay Animal Welfare will hold their AGM on Monday 19 June, 1pm, at the Anglican Hall behind the Anglican church on Commercial Street. Everyone welcome.

GB Tennis Club AGM, Tuesday 20 June, 6.30pm, at the community room, Rec Park Centre. All positions are available. Committee members desperately needed to keep the club going. If you like tennis or just happy to help, please come along.

MOTUPIPI Public Hall AGM, Wednesday 21 June, 7.30pm at the hall. All members and public welcome.

PŌHARA Bowling Club AGM, Sunday 18 June, 10am, at the club house. All members and public welcome.

TAKAKA Village Green AGM, Friday 23 June, 1.30pm at Golden Bay Community Centre. All welcome.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

GOLDEN Bay RSA committee 2023/2024. President: Noel Baigent. Secretary: Sarah Martin. Treasurer: Marina Adams. Support (Welfare) officer: Carolyn Baigent. Collingwood rep: Paddy Gillooly. Committee: Teri Goodall, Don McIntyre, Philip Woolf, Allen Reid, Godfrey Watson, Amy Graham and Durham Quigley.

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

BARRY Cashman - memorial afternoon tea. Feel free to come along, share a story and have a bite to eat. Tākaka Citizens Bandrooms, Saturday 24 June at 2pm. Ph Pip 022 532 0768.

LEE. John Lee of Pōhara died on 3 May in Oamaru. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held for family and friends, on Saturday 1 July at Pōhara Boat Club at 2pm.

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.

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.

PAIN & STRESS RELIEF THERAPY

(Scenar therapy)

Try the magic gloves, a unique combination of deep massage and treatment!

in Takaka & Motueka

Learn more - Booking online WWW.RES-SOURCE.COM

Marie-Laure 021 027 93739

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

ANÉL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt 021 053 4337.

Now available in Collingwood on Mondays.

DEEP tissue massage, trigger points, accupressure for muscle pain, reduced mobility, stress, sports. Lymphatic drainage for lymphoedema, post surgery. 28 years’ experience. Ph Paul 027 772 7334.

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.

ZEN Thai massage and reiki healing by Amanda. Also offering yoga: Tuesday 5pm, Friday 9am, Sunday 4pm at The Sandcastle, Pōhara. Message for more details: 020 4032 8247.

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

Providing hypnotherapy, NLP and Clifton strengths coaching to the people of Golden Bay & beyond! Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz

ACC registered

monuments.co.nz

Rose Slow P 035259213

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

Ray White Golden Bay Your local agent.

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606

3 Orion Street, Collingwood

2 2 $799,000

Love at First Sight

Absolute privacy and breathtaking views

Separate 69sqm Art Studio & Gallery

Solar assisted power

Tiered gardens

Open Home Saturday June 17, 1pm - 130pm

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. Selfemployed 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.

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.

CLEANING and carpet cleaning. 15+ years' experience. Change of tenancy, sale and purchase, Airbnb, and builders' cleans. Equipment and supplies included. Ph 020 4031 8140.

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.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING AND FIREBOX CLEANING Ph 027 458 7679.

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.

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

ORANGE Rentals have rental cars, trailers and a furniture trailer available for hire. Ph 027 337 7147.

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.ōensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

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.

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.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

GARAGE sale. Saturday 17 June. Household and shed clearance - furniture, appliances, garden and kitchen items, old and unusual tools ex wooden boat builder, and lots more. Arapeta Place, Rototai, Tākaka, signs will go up outside the house at 9am.

goldenbaycarpetcleaners@gmail.com

Ben and Ashleigh James

Carpets  Cars  Motorhomes  Upholstery 021 987 671

FIREWOOD. Delivering now: Douglas fir, gum. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

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

AUXILIARY Honda outboard boat motor 5hp. Limited usage and excellent condition. Inspection welcome. Ph Viesturs Altments 027 678 7995 or 525 8682.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

LIFESTYLE block up to $500,000, vege garden and orchard, up in hills preferred. Ph Pam 027 389 7491, pam.mander@ hotmail.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.

Billy Kerrisk Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 | Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | rwgoldenbay.co.nz

TRADES

/ Mahi a ratonga

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Golden Bay Kindergarten

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Golden Bay Kindergarten, working alongside a team of experienced and passionate kaiako.

The position is permanent part time - FTTE 0.8.

Golden Bay Kindergarten is committed to providing a highquality early childhood education, in a well-resourced, fun and stimulating environment.

If you want to work for a great team that puts children’s learning first, apply today.

We have a network of 22 high-quality and well-resourced kindergartens across the region, each with their own unique character.

Why should I work at Nelson Tasman Kindergartens?

Staff at NTK benefit from the great ideas and the combined wealth of experience of the over 150 teachers that work for us. Staff are supported by a team of senior education advisors, the management team, board and association office staff, as well as administrators in every kindergarten.

We are a not-for-profit charity which ensures all funds go towards our children’s education.

We are an Enviroschool and are proud to hold a Green-Gold Award.

Please email amy.katipa@ntk.org.nz to request an application form and then send it back with a CV and cover letter.

Vacancy closes 25 June 2023, 5pm.

Communications & Engagement Lead

• Combine your communication skills with a passion for the environment

•Two-year fixed term and renewable, part time

•Based in Takaka, Golden Bay

Pest Free Onetahua (PFO) has a bold ambition to restore a rich abundance of birds and other native wildlife to Onetahua Farewell Spit to be enjoyed by future generations. To achieve this, we aim to remove pest species from Onetahua and prevent their return. Bold yet achievable and we need your help!

Pest Free Onetahua project is a partnership between Tasman Environmental Trust and Manawhenua ki Mohua and works with the Department of Conservation, local landowners, businesses and the residents of Golden Bay. The predator eradication programme is one of a number of similar projects around New Zealand supported by Predator Free 2050 Ltd in a path towards a pest free Aotearoa.

Working with the Project Lead, the Communications and Engagement Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing communications and engagement strategies that increase awareness of our work, tell our stories effectively and consistently and enhance our profile for all audiences across a multitude of channels.

Our ideal applicant will have a passion for communication and a commitment to improving New Zealand’s biodiversity You will be able to demonstrate proven success at building positive and productive relationships with iwi, community groups and stakeholders. Your style will be one of actively seeking out opportunities to help, share and communicate resources, and finding innovative solutions to spreading our communications messages. You will be able to demonstrate resolute attention to detail, and have a strong focus on managing timelines, work programmes, information and deliverables.

For the right, talented professional, this job offers a good mix of autonomy, negotiated accountability and job flexibility without the burden of excessive bureaucracy. If you want to create a legacy by improving a taonga of international significance, this is your job.

A role description and more information are available on request. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to info@onetahuarestoration.org.nz. by 5pm Monday 26 June 2023.

Mental-Health Support Worker

Per m a nent pa r t - time, up to 22 5 hour s/week, pl us a fter -hours on- call r oster

TWMT - Community Mental Health Service is seeking a therapeutic M e n tal-Health S upport W o rker to work on a permanent basis

We are seeking a dynamic support worker to deliver focused -based, recovery-orientated interventions to service users as part of a multidisciplinary team This individual should demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, utilise initiative, and have relevant mental-health-specific experience The successful applicant will maintain a caseload, participate in a mental health crisis on-call roster, and be supported by mental health professionals The successful candidate will be welcomed into a supportive team For more information, a detailed job description and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage w w w twm org nz/care ers

If this is you, please send your complete application to h r@twm org nz

Application

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 18 June 10:30am

Jesus told His disciples “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 Sunday service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

DUST off the strings and sing: guitar and voice lessons for all ages. Beginners or just needing a boost to restart. Ph/txt Tina 0204 1599 736. References available.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 16 JUNE

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

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

REMAKE, REUSE, REPURPOSE, 10am - 2pm at GB Community Centre Hall (by Golden Kids). All welcome to community sewing day. Advice, machines and bits and bobs on hand. Free to all, but donation appreciated to cover expenses. Ph Lisa 027 629 8003.

MONDAY 19 JUNE

GB LIONS BINGO NIGHT, Collingwood Memorial Hall, 6.30pm. Cash only. Come along for a fun evening.

BOARD GAMES at GB Community Services Hall (behind Dada), 5.30-10pm. Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay".

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

Golden Bay Community Health is a Rural Integrated Health Centre consisting of a Medical Centre, Urgent Care, Allied Health, Community Nursing, Well-Child, Maternity, In-Patients and Aged Residential Care.

We are currently recruiting for the role of:

CLEANER (CASUAL)

This position will provide an efficient and effective household cleaning service for the residents/patients and health practitioners/staff of Golden Bay Community Health.

About you

We are looking for a reliable enthusiastic person who can provide a high standard level of cleaning services across different areas of the facility.

To apply for the role please visit https://www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph

For more information, please contact Carol Robinson, Property & Facilities Manager, on 027 802 0193 or 03 525 0108.

Vacancy open until filled.

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 nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8.30pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

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

LANGFORD STORE, Bainham. Open 5 days, 9am-4pm. Closed Thursday, Friday. Ph 524 8228.

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9am for coffee, full menu from 11.30am. Saturday-Sunday from 9am for brunch. Tuesday from 3pm, closed Monday.

O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Open Sundays, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com

WHOLEMEAL CAF É. O pen 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly – 4 and 18 June; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 11 and 25 June.

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.

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 21 JUNE

COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

Ō NEKAK Ā PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Ōnekakā Hall.

THURSDAY 22 JUNE

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

LATER EVENTS

SATURDAY 24 JUNE. Biennial Charity Ball. Tickets from Stitch 'n Sew or online at Eventbrite.

UPPER TĀKAKA COUNTRY CLUB PIG HUNT, 29-30 July. More info to come.

New School Holiday Childcare Option at Tess' Place

● Both weeks of the holidays 8.45am - 3pm (excluding 14 July, Matariki holiday), can be longer by arrangement

● For school aged children, $55 per child per session, discounts available

● Member of OSCN (Out of School Care Network), plus secondary trained

● Fun and relaxed with activities like games, art and crafts, baking etc for children to join in with as wish alongside free play.

● Central, safe and warm location at 9a Rototai Road.

● Lots of toys and equipment from when did preschool home-based childcare here previously.

PLEASE ENQUIRE OR BOOK WITH TESS JAMES ph 027 362 5598, tess.james@xtra.co.nz

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

REMAKE, REUSE, REMAKE, REUSE, REUSE, REPURPOSE REPURPOSE

Community sewing day

Sat 10am - 2pm, 17th June, 22nd July, 19th Aug

We would love these to continue but need other sewers to come along and offer advice to those that need it. Most of the time its just encouragement.

Head to GB Community Centre Hall (by Golden Kids) this Sat and check it out. Bring your sewing or knitting or crochet! We usually have tea, coffee and bikkies (unless we forget them). Contact Lisa 027629 8003

winter

Charity Ball

Saturday 24th June, 2023

Increased energy and well being.

Freedom from fear and intimidation through meditative practice. Self defense.

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

SATURDAY 24 JUNE 6.30pm / SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2pm At The Playhouse Tickets $13 / $10 from Take Note

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Mon 19th SINGALONG AROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM - all welcome to join in, 7.30pm.

Thu 22nd QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 24th BOOGIE DOWN WINTER WARMER with WILLOW, OUTER ORBIT & DISCO DRONGO ALLSTARS, 7.30pm, $5.

Thu 29th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - Special guest THE SHERIFF.

JULY

Sun 2nd BEER TASTING COMPETITION - 1.30pm. Limited tickets - avoid disappointment - email to reserve your place NOW! Or better still sign up next time you come for a practice.

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Special heads up for non Facebook users!

Sun 1st October – DON MCGLASHAN – tickets selling fast. Get them at www.donmcglashan.com

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 16 until Tuesday 20 June

Friday: Easterlies, freshening about Farewell. Cloud and the odd shower at first, then fine periods developing.

Saturday: Easterlies, fresh at times about Farewell and western coastal areas. Fine and cloudy periods.

Sunday: Easterlies. Cloud and the odd shower about Farewell otherwise cloudy and fine periods.

Monday: Easterlies about Farewell, light winds elsewhere. Fine although cloudy intervals at times.

Tuesday: Northeasterlies developing. Cloudy with some rain likely.

7:30 Bank of Dave (M) FINAL Wednesday 21st 5:30 The Flash (M)

We are having a Membership Drive on Saturday 17th from 10am outside FreshChoice. Come & join up & find out all the benefits of being a member!! See you there.

Programmes to listen out for:

Call to Worship

William Manu presents treasured hymns of faith, hope and rejoicing in our Lord Jesus. It includes bible truths and the good news of the everlasting. Sunday mornings at 9:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Chop Suey

Join Aaron and Mikel for a weekly live broadcast. Two local chefs, two hours of music and banter, bringing the two worlds of food and music together. Chop Suey... You want(ed) to. Kindly supported by Moutere Hills Tasman, Bloom Cafe Motueka, Hannan Gallery Motueka, Alberta’s Cafe Mapua. Airs Mondays at 8pm, replays Saturday mornings at 4.00.

Become a Friend of Fresh

You can help keep this local asset on air by joining our supporters club, Friends of Fresh. For just $30 a year you can directly contribute to the running costs of this not for profit station and put yourself into the draw for some great prizes. Head to our website, www.freshfm.net and click Become a Supporter

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

TAKAKA, 208 Abel Tasman Drive PICTURE

PATONS ROCK, 221 Patons Rock Road OCEANS OF OPPORTUNITY $1,250,000

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

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This charming home will have you nesting in no time. Solid features fitting of the 1950s era, with thorough maintenance securing its future. With no immediate neighbours to please, apart from the beefies – lap in the rural outlook and let the kids run wild. Call us now to view.

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

Immerse yourself in a beachside lifestyle, your place to reset & rejuvenate. This north-facing home was built in 2006 to capture the ever-changing scenes of the sea. Just a short stroll across the road/reserve to the beach. Call us now to arrange a viewing.

Expressions of interest are sought for this lovely home. Live the good life, bring the family & your animals - an ideal lifestyle opportunity. The perfect home to lay down your roots and live off the land. The Vendors are awaiting Resource Consent & it is subject to final survey. Register your interest now.

The location of this easy-care modern home is perfect, close to the beaches and the local school. This home is sure to complement your lifestyle, with a well-appointed kitchen and a master bedroom featuring ensuite and walk in wardrobe. A double internal garage is a practical addition. With a glasshouse and space to grow your own veggies. Call me now for more information and to arrange a viewing.

Great location, close to town and schools with a stunning rural outlook. Open plan living area which opens out to the back patio, a great place to entertain. The cosy bedrooms have built in wardrobes. Outside there are garden beds to grow your own produce. Call me now to arrange a viewing.

What is your hot tip for buying real estate?

"Think outside the box"

What is your favourite place to eat in Golden Bay?

"A Bogan Burger from the Roots Bar"

What is your favourite place to visit in Golden Bay?

"Wainui Falls"

Describe yourself in one word?

"Straight-up"

Where would we find you if you were not at work?

"On the farm or at the Fire Brigade"

How soon can you move? This conveniently located & well-maintained home is ready for its new owners. With renovations complete in the kitchen, bathroom & laundry – this is a must-see property! Two bedrooms plus an office. Call us today to arrange a private viewing.

Centrally located iconic accommodation. Deceptively spacious & licenced for 28 pax. Covered back veranda & cottage garden, plus fully self-contained separate owners’ accommodation. YHA approved. This could be just the right opportunity for you. Call me for further information. Belinda

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Belinda J Barnes

POHARA, 29 Bay Vista Drive

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR $1,295,000

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

COLLINGWOOD, 6 McDonald Place

MODERN SERENITY AWAITS YOU O/O $995,000

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197