The GB Weekly - 30 June 2023

Retreat project advancing

Annual Plan hikes rates

Tasman District ratepayers face a rates hike of almost nine per cent, plus an increase in service fees and charges of 10 per cent.

The increases, to be implemented on 1 July, are integral to Tasman District Council’s (TDC) Annual Plan for 2023/2024, which was adopted at last week’s full council meeting. While the rates rise of 8.57 per cent is less than the initial proposal of 9.06 per cent, it remains historically high.

The Annual Plan defines which services and projects TDC will deliver, what they will cost, and how they will be funded.

According to TDC, costs have been affected by higher-than-anticipated inflation, increased interest rates, labour shortages, and greater depreciation costs, all of which forced a re-evaluation of work programme and capital projects, while ensuring the ongoing delivery of essential services and infrastructure.

Tasman District acting mayor Stuart Bryant said the decision to increase rates was not taken lightly.

During the public consultation period for the Annual Plan, council received 97 submissions, most of which proposed budget reductions. In response, TDC staff and councillors put in “significant discussion and work” in an attempt to optimise the balance between service delivery, investment and costs. That effort yielded a reduction of 0.49 per cent in the proposed rates increase.

One year ago the Bennett farm, next to the Mussel Inn in Onekaka, was purchased by a group of people who have wider plans than simply enjoying the Golden Bay lifestyle.

Ren Xue Australasia, the New Zealand based arm of a global charitable trust organisation focused on living in harmony, are planning to build a retreat centre and community dwellings on the farm.

Ren Xue integrates Yuan Qigong, a system of moving and still practices which optimise energy of the mind, body and spirit, with a modern understanding of health and wellbeing.

“This will be a world first," explains Ren Xue teacher and steering group communications co-ordinator Catherine Alker.” We have teachers and practitioners all around the world, but this is the first time we’ve tried to create a physical base, a home. So we’re at a pioneering phase at the moment.”

The steering group is made up of local people including Jackie Blunt, Marie-Laure Darricarrere, Catherine Alker and Steve Lee,

who is also the farm manager. The group is assisted by other members including project co-ordinator Ollie Clifton, based in Christchurch.

“The structure of our steering group allows for different roles,” explains Catherine, “but they’re all very fluid. We have a research arm, and a strategist as well. It’s a very rich experience, working as a group, and part of our own learning and growing process.”

Having just received approval for their resource consent application from Tasman District Council, they are now planning their next steps towards obtaining building consent.

Farm manager Steve Lee outlines the proposed next stages: “This coming year, we will create a kind of interim hub, a Qigong space for people to come and stay, by renovating the old house across the road. Then the following year we will be looking to build stage one of the retreat centre, which will involve a new road to upgrade access.” He emphasises that this schedule is very much "in pencil" at the moment.

Plans for the centre and living space envisage a horse-shoe like cluster of buildings,

which Jackie describes as “blending the natural elements with the buildings and the landscape to create something which is like being inside a big hug”.

In terms of actual construction, the project’s website describes their vision to “be guided by nature… our construction will be in accordance with Ren Xue principles. For example, it may be practical to source some of the main building materials from the local Golden Bay area, or even from the farm itself… sustainability is key”.

This ambitious concept has been germinating for a while. “The seed was sewn a long time ago," confirms Catherine. “I know that people were talking about a Ren Xue retreat centre for at least 10 years. Then about four years ago my family were coming over to Golden Bay, and heard a whisper that some land might be coming up for sale.” From there, she says, things seemed to fall into place. “This is the culmination of the efforts of many people over several years and we are so grateful to be in this position as kaitiaki of this beautiful land.”

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To help restrain the esclation in rates, changes have also been made to Tasman’s 10-Year Plan for 2023/2024, including: the use of Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) credits and forestry surpluses; reallocating Better Off Funding from the Government; and using more reserve financial contributions to help fund the development of specific recreation and cultural facilities. Although these decisions will raise net debt, TDC’s forecast is for it to remain within $250 million cap at the end of the 2023/2024 financial year.

The Annual Plan is not all about the struggle to maintain services, it also budgets for new social and environmental projects, such as the eBus service, improvements to cycling and walkway infrastructure, increased road maintenance, work on a combined Nelson-Tasman Resource Management Plan, and development of freshwater plans.

The final Annual Plan document will be posted on the TDC website shortly. Hard copies will also be available at the council’s service centres and libraries.

Some members of the Ren Xue Retreat Centre's founding project team. From left, architect Stephan Meijer, project co-ordinator Ollie Clifton, executive director, Ren Xue International Trina King, Jackie Blunt, Steve Lee, Catherine Alker and Natalie Meijer. Photo: Supplied.

Safety around underground boxes

Have you ever wondered...

Survey gathers pathway feedback

JO RICHARDS

A group of Pōhara-based locals have conducted an online survey to gather public feedback on Tasman District Council’s plans for a shared path to be established in the township.

The initiative follows a community meeting held earlier this month to discuss the controversial scheme (GBW, 9/6).

At that meeting, attended by more than 70 people, concern was expressed about the loss of car parking and numerous safety issues, but the dominant theme was a perception of Tasman District Council’s (TDC) lack of community engagement.

Survey coordinator Bernie Kelly, who facilitated the public meeting, believes the root cause of local discontent stems from a wider issue. “It highlights a disconnect between TDC consultation methods and the community.”

He is disappointed that neither council nor Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) sent representatives to the meeting. “They missed an opportunity; there was an immense amount of knowledge and wisdom in the room, so much good sense. Why wouldn’t you use it? It’s a great free resource.”

And he suggested that local advocate body GBCB should adopt a more supportive role. “They should go and listen to the community and represent their interests.”

In the meantime, the Pōhara group’s questionnaire has measured public attitudes towards: shared paths (general and specific); alternative options for Pōhara; the council’s consultation process; and the quality of representation. The widespread use of multiple-choice responses meant that the

survey was easily completed within a few minutes.

The original intention was to run the survey from Monday this week through to Sunday but within 48 hours the target of 500 returns had already been exceeded. Consequently

Bernie decided to close the survey on Wednesday evening. “The results are very telling,” said Bernie adding that the data will be analysed before being shared with the community and council. “We’d like to call another meeting and invite the mayor, CEO, local councillors and the community board.”

Bernie’s hope that the survey findings will persuade TDC to reconsider its plans, has a precedent: following intervention by the Motueka Community Board, TDC recently carried out further consultation on a proposal to install cycleways along a stretch of Motueka High Street. Council announced last Thursday that, as a result of “an impressive volume of feedback from the community” the scheme has been deferred and is no longer part of the current Transport Choices Motueka project.

Referring to the feedback received from the Motueka exercise, TDC transportation manager Jamie McPherson is quoted as saying, “Such a diverse range of opinions means ultimately not everyone will be satisfied with the final results, but it is important that we stay focussed on what the overall best outcomes are for the community”.

In order to support a similar process on this side of the Tākaka Hill, Bernie urges council representatives to attend the upcoming meeting. “I see it as an opportunity to make it a bridge-building exercise.”

These are Network Tasman’s ‘underground boxes’. They have fuses inside of them that connect the power cables under the footpath or verge to the service cables that carry electricity to your house or business. We have about 12,000 underground boxes on our network. Most of them are in built-up areas and in public spaces.

These boxes have live electrical components inside of them, so it’s important for everyone’s safety that they are left alone and their covers stay securely fitted.

Boxes can get damaged by:

z Vehicles accidentally bumping into them, causing the cover to loosen or crack. If a box gets repeatedly damaged by vehicles, we will look at putting protective bollards around it.

z People drilling holes or inserting screws into them – this is extremely dangerous!

z Unauthorised people removing the hold down screws. Only Network Tasman approved contractors are permitted to remove the covers.

All of these things can expose the live electrical parts inside the box and put you at risk of electrocution.

If you accidentally damage an underground box, or if you see one that has been damaged, let us know straight away by phoning our fault line 0800 508 100.

If you have any questions about this article, send us an email: info@networktasman.co.nz

“What are the little black plastic or concrete boxes on the side of the footpath for?”

Getting off farm and onto fairways

A group of PGG Wrightson (PGGW) clients enjoyed perfect weather conditions for their recent Tākaka Annual Golf Day. Event organiser, PGGW customer service representative Hanna Hislop, reports that she “couldn’t have asked for a better day with an awesome crew of people”. The winning team was Dave Edmondson, Bruce Packard, David Win, Amelia Marsden, and

Oscar Chubb. The hole-in-one prize, valued at $4,269, was not collected, and nobody’s putting was good enough to take out the prize for that either. Hanna joked that Allan Palmer had to “carry his team, as he was stuck with four left-handers trying to make a comeback from last year’s results”. Sam Yeatman, PGGW Tākaka store manager, thanked Hec McCleely and Shane Ricketts for their BBQ skills, and all the sponsors.

RETREAT PROJECT ADVANCING

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...last two years, after overcoming some initial concern about it being too isolated for a national retreat centre.

“We’ve felt very supported by the community here. Even the land itself, as we’ve all got to know it, and found our own ways of connecting with it, has a sense of welcoming.”

Jackie explains that the farm itself has already had practitioners visit, or stay. They are invited to contribute by planting trees along the waterways. “We all practice together, so it’s very much an organic process,” she says. “Ren means ‘people’ and Xue means ‘study of’, so it’s a system for growing life in a harmonious way for individuals, but also in relationship with each other and nature.”

Fellow steering group member Marie-Laure Darricarrere describes what they can offer the community while the retreat centre progresses. “In terms of current Ren Xue training, we offer classes and gatherings during the week and one-on-one sessions. There are two regular classes a week with Catherine, Marie-Laure and her husband Vincent Louys run a workshop the first Friday of the month, Manfred and Ana Raunnigg run weekly classes, and all the teachers offer one-to-one sessions.”

For more information about the project, go to: www. aotearoaretreatcentre.org

Anyone interested in visiting the farm, should contact Steve Lee at steve.lee@aotearoaretreatcentre.org

For Ren Xue classes, email: qigonggoldenbay@gmail.com

Thank you to the Golden Bay locals that volunteer for Nelson Tasman Hospice

As we observed National Volunteers Week Nelson Tasman Hospice would like to let the community know how much we appreciate our volunteers

Volunteers give an average of 4 hours a week to their roles with hospice A variety of roles provide anything from emotional support for patients to assisting with administrative tasks and fundraising Volunteer contributions are invaluable and make it possible for the service to reach its potential

We have a few more roles that need filling in our shop, we also need a life story writer and an equipment delivery volunteer If any of those roles interest you, please contact Krisca Gould Volunteer Programme Manager at 03 546 3912 or krisca.gould@nelsonhospice.org.nz

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JOYCE WYLLIE

Brent Page tackling the putting competition. Behind him, left to right, Dave Edmondson, Bruce Packard, Oscar Chubb, Duncan McKenzie, Tom Read, Oscar Gray and Richard Tait. Photo: Supplied.

The Tākaka Hospice Shop team celebrate Volunteers Week

SOLLYS

Port squeezing out recreational users

TDC management seems to continue unchanged by undertaking another high cost infrastructural work at Tarakohe to accommodate more mussel harvesters. The changes could lead to recreational users being squeezed from the port.

The recreational berth holders are legitimate users of the port, as specified in the 1995 Act which validated the port reclamation and the land “vested in the Council for development as both a working harbour and recreational area”. Note the specific reference to recreation here. Meetings with council officers and elected members have given assurances that they accept the recreational users are equal stakeholders in any port development. As recreational berth holders we pay our way, create little wear and tear on the infrastructure. I would ask that council seriously look at its obligations under the empowering Act, and ensure that the port remains an affordable and accessible facility for all, and not just led by the aspirations of big business.

I believe I speak for most recreational users in saying we would prefer to have less facilities and lower mooring fees, rather than flash facilities and high fees, and to this end have remained relatively quiet up until now. However, this year our mooring fees have gone up between 12-18 per cent ostensibly to keep up with inflation, ie, up to three times the rate of inflation. At the same time, council has removed access to the one concrete toilet and removed car parking. In other words our fees have increased significantly, and the services reduced significantly. It is an insult that we should accept this blatant ratcheting of fees for no other reason than council wants more money – well that’s the inference as there is no reason given other than inflation, and the increases are well above that.

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Community Light Festival - today!

We have made the call to move the outdoor section of the event to today (Friday) due to the weather: 5.30pm at Junction Green then the Roots Bar afterparty at 7.30pm.

If it rains a lot today we may change the outdoor section back to Saturday so, please keep an eye on the event Facebook page (Community Light Festival) or Arts Council page for updates.

Claire French, GB Arts Council worker The mystery of Tata Beach “Post Henge”

To my bewilderment, on driving into Tata Beach recently I saw someone had erected a double row of very substantial strainer posts in the shape of a semi circle on the reserve by the toilets. A semi stonehenge out of posts?

Using our very best defensive driving skills we just made it around but no way was there a possibility to tow a trailer or, heaven forbid, back a trailer.

I began to wonder where our summer tourists would park their cars and boat trailers. Maybe this year they would arrive on their bicycles from far and wide. Would some of the estuary be reclaimed for parking? Or was the plan for them to park on the main highway?

We had the joy of having these posts around for a few days and then magically they disappeared.

I wonder if this exercise was good use of our ratepayer money. I’m also amazed that a TDC staff member had time to plan such an idea as we’re told on numerous occasions how short staffed and overburdened with work they are.

Martin

Potter, chairman

Tarakohe Marina

Association Port launching charge increases

In response to a letter to the editor last week (GBW, 23/6) of the annual launching fees being raised to $200, please be aware that the Pōhara Boat Club membership fees have been reduced from $125 for family to $50, and from $90 for seniors and juniors to $30. This is to boost membership and save the precious resource we have in the boat club.

The best part is that, along with membership to the beautiful club with all the activities, the annual launching fee by being a club member has been reduced from $150 to $130 annually.

You now can not only save on annual launch fees, but become a member of a fine organisation supporting youth sailing programs and the greater recreational boating community here in Golden Bay. Please pick up your membership forms online and come see what the Pōhara Boat Club has to offer.

Bill Wallis

Power (back) to the people

I wish to empathise with the letter from Wendy Webster (GBW 23/6) . When I arrived in Golden Bay 17 years ago I was told about the town to which she refers.

I gather it was real, and not a myth, like Camelot. So sad I arrived too late and was not able to enjoy it or help it survive.

I accept it has died but could it be exhumed and the joy it offered live again? Could the people take their power back?

Reg Turner

The peddling of Pōhara’s shared path

Based on what I can only describe as extreme arrogance from TDC, are they prepared to pay for medical treatment for small children who might run out of the Pōhara store, directly into the path of cyclists on the “shared” path?

When Cr Hill states that, “A number of people have approached me to ask when the path will be built,” could she tell us what percentage of the area’s residents she has based her support for the path on? Two per cent? Ten per cent? Fifteen per cent? More than that? Fewer than? [Abridged]

Gary Thorpe

Queue jumping

We can now apparently jump the queue of the health system by calling ourselves Māori or Pasifika, according to the Prime Minister and Minister of Health. Myself, as a self-employed electrician and of Scottish blood, have decided to do the important jobs first. When you ring me, tell you are Scottish, and you will go to the top of the list.

Alan McLean

If looking for a project at Tata Beach, there is a 20-year plus puddle along the eastern end of the road reserve, now big enough for penguins to hide in. It gets some gravel occasionally which lasts a week or two.

There is also a very unsafe part of the road when coming off Petersen Road onto Peninsula Road, a tree is obstructing the line of vision to oncoming traffic.

Rose Windle

War is a racket

Precisely half of the letters in last week’s GB Weekly (23/6) expressed support for Ukraine’s stance in their armed conflict with Russia. Whilst frequent mention was made of Russian propaganda, not a word was spoken about the US/NATO and mainstream NZ propaganda that seems to have convinced your correspondents that the west is right and the east is wrong.

At the time of his death, Major General Smedley Darlington Butler was the most decorated Marine in US history. In 1935, he wrote the exposé War Is a Racket, a trenchant condemnation of the profit motive behind warfare. The November 1935 issue of the socialist magazine Common Sense quoted him saying “I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. In short, I was a racketeer; a gangster for capitalism”.

In May this year the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft published their 41st Brief, which looked at the role of “think tanks” and concluded “The analysis finds that the vast majority of media mentions of think tanks in articles about US arms and the Ukraine war are from think tanks whose funders profit from US military spending and arms sales…”. At the time of its publication, American arms manufacturers had been gifted $48,700,000,000 of US taxpayers’ money to help Ukraine fight Russia.

As Smedley Butler said, war is an extremely lucrative racket.

Bruce Collings

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Lipsync a joyous sell-out success

Due to the Matariki public holiday falling on Friday 14 July

The GB Weekly will be delivered a day early, on Thursday 13 July.

That means the deadline is also a day early: MONDAY 10 JULY at 12pm

Golden Bay High School (GBHS) students rocked out to a sell-out Lipsync 2023 crowd, over two nights last week.

The annual event was held in the newly refurbished school hall. As its title suggests, Lipsync is a production comprising a series of student and staff lip-synched dances and skits –forming a night of hilarious and spectacular entertainment. The event is organised, produced, and hosted by the Year 13 students alongside Jan Stark (head of English). Jan has run the event since 2004, picking up the reins from the original founder, Neil Wilson.

Jan is thrilled with this year’s performances and said, “The biggest thing is this has been a really hard year for the kids, with no hall and practice space, and disrupted weeks. Yet they have still managed to get those acts together. I was impressed with what the kids pulled together, especially the senior school – I was impressed with the actual standard of the acts.” Jan sends a special thank you to GBHS Home and School for providing

new hall lighting – “It was lovely to have the new LED lights and they looked great.”

There were many highlights, like the standout performance from the talented Maya Lampen-Nigl, who took the stage by storm with a hip hop solo. A new genre emerged with a “wearable arts” performance by the Year 7/8 group, with a special mention going to the toast and avocado. The teachers were a hit with a highly original punk rendition of “Hand in Your Assignment” with the catchy chorus of “stop looking at your phone” – drawing a chanted response from the audience of “no”.

Another crowd-pleaser was the Year 11/12 dance group who won the People’s Choice vote and brought down the house with an encore.

A final word from Jan: “Mums and dads, grandparents, whānau, and teachers – we need to have a proud moment together looking at what our kids have done. This [Lipsync] is about giving our kids a moment to be brave, and to get up on stage and be silly.”

ROSA VOLZ

The GBHS Year 11/12 dance group won the People’s Choice vote at this year's Lipsync. Photo: Supplied.

DOWN TO EARTH: Creative corrections

SOL MORGAN, GROWISE CONSULTANCY

As July is typically the coolest month it is a great time to reassess your garden and plan changes, while staying warm around the fire. Questioning how the previous growing season went in terms of food production and functioning of the property will help you and your family make creative corrections in the coming months. The following may act as a useful checklist:

How did the vegetables and fruit grow? Did you have enough? What varieties would you like to try? Checking out both fruit and vegetable catalogues can offer new options. For vegetables, take a look at Kings Seeds, Eco Seeds, Setha Seeds to name a few. Or come to the 29 July workshop on “Seed Saving For Resilience” at Tākaka Library and get your handsome locally-saved seeds.

Create or update your planting plan: Consider integrating crop types, numbers and succession planting.

Get fruity: visit local plant shops or search online. Plan according to size and site preferences.

Review tools and equipment: Clean, sharpen, fix, and oil wooden handles. Purchase new gear that will improve your food growing and property maintenance. For example, invaluable hand tools include Niwashi, Shark, loppers and good secateurs. If cloches, hothouses and raised garden beds are on your list, get ideas from https://redpath.co.nz/home-andgarden/ and https://birdiesgardenproducts.co.nz

Redesign garden: Perhaps the layout needs an upgrade so the vegetables get better sun, fruits are integrated into hedgerow offering shelter and food, making space for a new outdoor entertainment area with pizza oven, fire pit and seating area? Considering infrastructure changes now, especially observing issues like drainage, shelter, sun and access, creates future plans for property improvements. I am about to shift my worm farm so the fertility flows into my

Vegetable care:

garden beds for example.

Consider gardening as a shared activity: Maybe you want more socialising while producing food? Or wish to share some of your fertile land with others? Why not consider joining forces with other like-minded people and create a growers collective?

Reflecting on what you have and want makes room for creative corrections for the betterment of your situation.

SOL’S GARDEN JOBS FOR JULY

Harvest Jerusalem artichokes and yacón. Replant corms for more.

Finish planting of garlic, onions, and shallots. Keep them weed-free with mulch or regular hoeing. Cloche leafy greens.

Erect a fence for climbing peas.

Liquid fertilise leafy greens like Brassicas with seaweed, urine, or manure brews for better growth.

Plant perennials like asparagus, globe artichokes and horseradish.

Tidy up edges with loose rocks and wood to remove hibernating slugs and snails.

Put out early seed potatoes to chit in the light for strong sprouts, ready for early-August planting. Prepare early potato beds with loads of organic matter and compost. Early planting is advisable with the threat of the psyllid pest.

Hothouse:

Plant more salads. Clean plastic or glass for more light. Tidy propagation stuff in preparation for August sowing. Make or buy seed raising or potting up mix.

Sow direct: All seeds 1, 12 and 28 July. Mesclun salad and spring onions (also 2, 10-11, 28-29 July). Broad beans (also 3-4, 12 and 30-31 July). Flowers, eg lobelia (also 9 and 27 July).

Sow for transplanting: All seeds 1, 12 and 28 July. Leafy greens (spinach, spinach beet, lettuce, endive, spring cabbage, Chinese cabbage) (also 2, 10-11, 28-29 July). Onions (red and brown) (also 6-7 July). Flowers, eg snapdragon (also 9 and 27 July).

Plant: Best 14-25 July. Salad greens, spinach beet (cover), spinach, cabbages, garlic, onions, broccoli, and cauliflower.

Flowers, eg divide gladioli.

Herb care:

Re-pot herbs in containers with new mix.

Transplant rooted cuttings like rosemary in a dryish sunny spot.

Fruit care:

Harvest cherry guavas, citrus, tamarillos, pepinos and kiwifruit.

Protect young subtropicals like avocados with frost/wind cloth.

Plant beneficial perennials into the orchard, like dahlias, multiplying leeks, and flowers like everlasting daisy, to add diversity.

Feed orchard if haven’t yet with mix of dolomite/lime, rock phosphate, wood ash and manure, or do a soil test. Mulch orchard with wood chip after pruning your shelter or ornamentals.

Divide rhubarb and plant to create more plants. Spray citrus with all-purpose oil or neem for scale/aphid/ whitefly.

Spray all fruits with diluted seaweed. Spray copper oxychloride or lime sulphur (but not both together) on disease-prone fruits.

General garden care:

Plant perennials, shrubs, and trees.

General garden maintenance, like unblocking drains, redoing paths and wooden edging, clean and fix tools. Organise garden gear, eg stakes, string lines, cloches, labels, etc.

Prune roses and other ornamental trees and shrubs. Take semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings (eg deciduous trees and shrubs), putting them in coarse sand and sawdust. Transplant rooted cuttings, eg hebe.

Tidy up perennial borders, shredding woody material for mulch or compost.

Divide herbaceous perennials like Shasta daisy. Turn compost heaps. Cover.

Avner Cain building garden shed out of old iron at Fertile Ground in 2021. Photo: Sol Morgan.

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Review: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Screening Schedule - July

Fri 30 4:00 Elemental (PG) FINAL

7:30 Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny (M)

Sat 1 3:00 GB Community Light Festival (Koha)

7:30 AllShorts Film Festival (M) ENCORE

Sun 2 4:00 NT Live: Much Ado About Nothing (PG) $25/$20

7:30 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (M) FINAL

Wed 5 5:30 Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny (M) FINAL

Thu 6 2:00 The Little Mermaid (PG)

As will be evident to anyone having seen the trailer for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, veteran British thespian Jim Broadbent takes on the title role so effortlessly that this hardly feels like acting. And the fact that he also recorded the audiobook of the original novel, which this film is based upon, cements him even more deeply into this role.

As with most seemingly quaint British films featuring wellknown talent of a certain age since the pandemic, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry conceals a dark heart, and the walk itself will turn out to be the lesser of the challenges Harold must overcome.

Harold Fry is a quiet man, living an apparently unremarkable life with his wife Maureen (Penelope Wilton), in the south of England. On hearing that a former workmate, Queenie Hennessy, is dying of cancer in a hospice at the other end of the country, he writes her a letter and sets out to post it, little realising that he won’t see his home again for months.

A chance encounter sets Harold on a completely unexpected path, and he decides that by walking the 500 miles to Berwickupon-Tweed to see Queenie, he can somehow keep her alive.

So far, so cosily eccentric. Unsuspecting audiences will probably assume a smile of polite amusement as Harold’s adventure begins, encouraged to think it will stay put for the duration of the film.

“The only time you walk is to get to the car!” shrieks his horrified wife when he informs her of his impromptu odyssey, from a phone box (he’s left his cellphone on the kitchen table). Maureen’s degree of hurt at his abandonment is our first hint of something more traumatic beneath the surface of their life together.

But in the meantime, Harold is hitting his stride. Meeting various people along the way, he is struck by the kindness of strangers, particularly when his exhausted body collapses and he is taken in by Martina, a Slovenian immigrant who is forced to work as a cleaner. She treats his infected blisters with brusque efficiency and selflessly lets him recover in her spare room for a couple of days. When he timidly enquires if she is a nurse, she drily corrects him: “I’m a doctor – they let women do that, these days”. Martina is a perfect example of one of many characters who you can be forgiven for thinking a more interesting film could have been built around. Will, the born-again homeless youth who begs to join the pensioner on his journey, is another.

However, as Harold’s mission gains momentum and the media become aware, this most unremarkable of men becomes a reluctant national celebrity. Initially amused, he quickly discovers the downside of having a noisy band of followers encroaching upon his personal journey. But the time he has had to reflect also allows us to see into Harold’s tragic past and understand the true reasons for his unexpected ordeal. A gentle film about a long walk becomes a searing examination of grief and regret, with Broadbent and Wilton giving full vent to their prodigious talent. Mistakes of the past can’t be undone, but as he nears his destination, Harold also discovers that some kind of peace and even salvation might still be possible.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a remarkable journey, geographically and emotionally, but also not an easy one in either respect.

Still on the subject of intrepid pensioners, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny screens at 7.30pm tonight. Adventuring archeologist Doctor Henry Jones, Jr needs no introduction, but hopes are high that this fifth and final film in the franchise will give him the rousing farewell he deserves.

And for those of you who missed it, there is an encore screening of the tremendously successful AllShorts Film festival tomorrow night. Make sure you catch the best AllShorts yet!

7:30 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part 1) (PG) ENCORE

Fri 7 4:00 The Little Mermaid 3D (PG) FINAL

Sat

7:30 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (M)

7:30

Fri

7:30

Sat 15 2:00 RAINY DAY ONLY MATINEE

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

Sun 16 4:30 Jos (Whispers of Gold prequel) (E) ENCORE

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

Wed 19 5:30 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part 1) (TBC)

Thu 20 7:30 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (M) FINAL

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

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

CLASSIC FILM SEASON

GB LIGHT FESTIVAL: 3PM Come along to this community event with music, projections, spoken word, circus, comedy and dance. Will continue onto the Junction Green at 5.30. Koha entry.

JOS (E) Documentary 1hr30m ENCORE

For nearly 100 years Jos Divis, who saved a town, was missing from histories of NZ photography. Whispers of Gold will play as a prequel which tells Waiuta’s story from its beginnings to the current day.

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

We have some fun movies coming up these holidays, with an extra 2pm screening on a Thursday. Wet day movies at 2pm on Monday, Tuesday & Saturday (final Saturday will be the 22nd). See programme for more details.

JULY

HOLIDAYS SUN 9 th

Movie Descriptions

THE LITTLE MERMAID (PG) 2hr15m Fantasy/Kids/Family

Starting on Sunday 9th July at 4.30, we have our first classic film with Singin’ in the Rain from 1952! These will continue every 3 weeks till the end of October. More details to follow.

ALLSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (M) 1hr30m ENCORE

An encore of some of the best/ favourite short films from the festival. Films from around the world with something for everyone with music, docos, dramas, comedy, fantasy, adventure, animation + more.

CATS IN THE MUSEUM (G) Kids/Family 1hr30m

Family film about the famous four-legged inhabitants of the St Petersburg Winter Palace—museum cats that protect the territory of the State Hermitage from rats and mice.

Musical/Romance

ERIC CLAPTON: ACROSS 24 NIGHTS (TBC) 2hrs

Music/Live Performance

A cinematic remaster of Eric Clapton's 24-night-long string of performances, with different line-ups and sets, in the early '90s at the Royal Albert Hall.

Documentary

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING (P 1) (TBC) 2hr30m

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS (M) 2hr10m Action

Go on a '90s globetrotting adventure with the Autobots and introduce a whole new faction of Transformer – the Maximals – to the existing battle on earth between Autobots and Decepticons.

MET OPERA: FALSTAFF (Verdi) (PG) 3hr15m Sun 23 July

Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy.

Action/Thriller

THE BLUE CAFTAN (M) Drama 2hrs (subtitles) Sat 22 July Halim has been married for a long time to Mina, with whom he runs a traditional caftan store in the médina of Salé, in Morocco. The couple has always lived with Halim's secret, his homosexuality.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952) Classic Film (G) 1hr40m Comedy MGM's 1952 classic musical of Hollywood's golden age, with Gene Kelly dancing up a storm. Roger Ebert: "There is no movie musical more fun than  Singin' in the Rain, and few that remain as fresh..."

Musical/Romance

ALISTAIR HUGHES

Adventure/Science Fiction

RESULTS AND FIXTURES

Another home win for Collingwood

FOOTBALL

Despite wet weather and soggy pitches, last Saturday’s football fixtures got a late go-ahead from Nelson Bays Football.

In their senior games, Golden Bay teams came out on top in two out of three.

Mountain Goats take on the Chin

The Bay’s Mountain Goats secured a precious away win against FC Nelson Chin. Sadly, it won’t be remembered for the score, but for the unpleasant incident caused by the Nelson Chin players which resulted in the referee calling the game off early. According to GBAFC president Phil Smith, there are likely to be serious repercussions. “Currently Mainland Football are investigating the ref abuse and the racist comments made to the Goats.”

Final score: GB Mountain Goats 5 v FC Nelson Chin 3.

Stingrays stung by Suburbs

Mid-table Stingrays hosted high-flying Nelson Suburbs in a Masters Division clash at the Rec Park that followed the form book. The home side started well with Adge Tucker and Shauli Ezroni in the back line and keeper Phil Smith thwarting early attacks.

As the game calmed down somewhat, the Stingrays pressed forward and created some good chances. It was the visitors, however, who took the lead following a well-timed offensive play that culminated in an unstoppable strike. It didn’t take Suburbs long to add to their tally, scoring a further two, one of which came from a controversial penalty award.

Although the home side created some forward momentum towards the middle of the second half Suburbs proved too strong on the day.

Final score: GB Stingrays 0 v Nelson Suburbs 3.

Roli Muntwyler Player of the Day Phil Smith said on receiving the award: "This was the best the team has played this season, I am really proud of the boys and the effort they put in."

Shield Maidens have Swans in a flap

The Shield Maidens continued their impressive form with a convincing dispatch of Nelson Suburbs Swans. Golden Bay’s senior women are developing into an impressive attacking force, but are also increasingly solid in defence. Final score: GB Shield Maidens 4 v Nelson Suburbs Swans 0. The result puts the Maidens bang in the middle of the Women’s Premiership table.

Check out this weekend's fixtures on the next page.

In their final home fixture in the round robin phase of the Tasman Rugby Senior Division 2 competition, Collingwood took on Wanderers.

All notion of playing on home turf was quickly dispelled as the rain-soaked surface turned brown. But Collingwood have good form on claggy pitches and the mud maestros proved yet again that they can grind out results in the most difficult conditions.

It wasn’t a pretty game; there was little running rugby, no tries were scored and the slippery mud-slathered ball caused problems for both sides, resulting in misplaced passes and lineout throws, as well as knock-ons and below-par kicks. The game also struggled to flow thanks to frequent stoppages for infringements, on-pitch treatment and even a lost contact lens.

It wasn’t surprising, then, that the match was decided by penalty kicks – a contest in which Collingwood came out on top. But it could have been different if Wanderers hadn’t missed their penalty in the second minute.

Not long into the match, with jerseys marinated in mud, Collingwood’s black and gold and Wanderers’ dark blue and gold – hardly contrasting at the best of times – were indistinguishable.

The referee, most likely struggling to identify the players, was particularly vigilant about penalising high tackles and one such incident effectively handed the home side a three-point lead on the 15-minute mark. Another, this time committed by Collingwood’s Ben Rillstone, led to a yellow card – one of three issued to the Black and Gold in the course of the afternoon.

The second-half continued in the same vein with the pitch cutting up and players getting bogged down. It seemed increasingly likely that the game would be decided by errors rather than inspiration, and so it turned out: Collingwood capitalised on the Wanderers’ mistakes to score a further two penalties and, despite a last-minute assault from the visitors, held firm. Final score: Collingwood 9 v Wanderers 0.

Speaking as his players were leaving the pitch, Collingwood coach Graeme Miller described the match as “good, oldfashioned rugby”. He praised his squad. “I’m proud of the team, especially at the front and at the breakdown, and we held onto the ball for longer. They [Wanderers] were just passing sideways.” He acknowledged that, although the game deteriorated towards the end, the result underlined the impregnability of “fortress” Collingwood. “That’s five wins at home.”

Tākaka hunt down Stags

Tākaka faced Valley Stags in their Division 2 match in Tapawera, where the first half was another penalty fest which ended with the Stags leading 6-3.

In the second half, Tākaka registered two tries courtesy of Wade Vickery and Kyle Gardiner plus a conversion from Riley Oakden to give them a nine-point advantage. Stags had a late rally, which produced a converted try to narrow the deficit to two points, but simply ran out of time. Final score: Valley Stags

With four rounds to play, both of the Bay’s sides have a realistic prospect of a play-off semi-final spot making tomorrow’s “Battle of the Bay” derby a potentially season-

JO RICHARDS

Wanderers kick to relieve the pressure from a Collingwood attack. Photos: Jo Richards.

Brad Goulsbro about to extend Collingwood's lead to 9-0.

Life's a ball at Pōhara Hall

Oh, what a night! Pōhara Hall and its occupants were dressed to kill last Saturday night, for the Golden Bay Charity Ball.

Cold, wet, and windy conditions were no deterrent to the crowd of 80-plus – all bedecked in formal attire and grooving to the sound of local band Adlib. Lead organiser LB Hutchinson was pleased that ball-goers weren't put off by the weather. “It was a great night, despite the rain.”

The venue never looked better, with white swagged drapery, fairy lights, and artful greenery. New this year was a backlit bar (complete with a pirate bar manager), relocated to allow even more dance floor space. The evening saw a steady supply of delicious finger food, as well as a dinner and dessert table (catered by Shan Ruijter).

Funds were raised via ticket sales, silent auctions, and raffles. Organiser (and treasurer) Jenny Gray tells The GB Weekly, “Funds are still

being calculated; however, hopes are high that we have matched the amount raised at the last [2021] ball of $7,000.”

The night wound up around 1am, a success and a win for the Bay’s mental health services. Jenny says, “It was a great night – I loved that every single person there was on the dance floor.”

GB Charity Ball Team would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors who helped raise $6,000 for Mental Health Support Services in GB, we couldn’t have done this without you!

Our major supporter NBS; Drift Off Grid; Rameka Retreat; Dean & Belinda Raybould; GB Fencing; Dancing Sands; Zentec; Hammer Hardware; ITM; First National; Pipeworx; Earth Gems; The Flower Shed; Tui Balm; Living Light Candles; Possibilities; Raeward Fresh; Fonterra; Beatrice Bourhis; Candy Wegener; Lisa Cassidy; Marjo, Structural Integration; Tumeke Loggers; Georgie Moleta; Asset Builders; Super Liquor; GB Weekly; The Guardian; Savannah Smith Photography; GB Rubbish; Mediterranean Foods; Talleys; Nigel & Kate Nicholls, GB Rec Park Centre; Molly B's; Michael Reynish.

Thank you to those who worked on the night: David, Rosa, Alex, Zeb, Alissa, Lara, Marion, Jessica And to one hardworking team who pulled it all together: L-B, Anita, Lisa, Jenny, Victoria, JoAnna & Shan (our amazing chef extraordinaire)

If you wish to see more pics, check out Savannah Smith Photography, on Facebook

SUBMITTED BY CYNTHIA McCONVILLE

As I write this, heavy rain is bucketing down outside. It’s a good reminder of how much we would gain from having more wetlands. The benefits are immense. Wetlands are nature’s sponges and a great tool for managing run-off after rain. They buffer against flooding and help recharge rivers and aquifers with clean water. They are the kidneys in a landscape, filtering water and capturing sediment. They store large amounts of carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. In New Zealand, wetlands support the greatest concentration of wildlife habitat over and above any other native habitat. Sadly, over the last 150 years, Aotearoa has lost 90 per cent of its wetlands.

Golden Bay is home to the largest freshwater wetland in the Nelson Marlborough region, the Mangarakau Swamp. It covers an area of around 350 hectares and drains into the Te Tai Tapu marine reserve in the Whanganui Inlet. The Mangarakau Swamp provides vital habitat for wildlife and is home to an abundance of special wetland fish, insects, plants and birds. One of these distinctive birds is matukuhurepo, the Australasian bittern. Native to New Zealand, their conservation status is nationally critical, so it was wonderful news to hear of the sighting of matuku-hurepo at Rototai over the summer.

Restoration of wetlands would be a positive boost towards mitigating climate change. A few months ago I was privileged to see the wetland a local councillor has created on her farm.

It’s heartening to see this work. It’s a win-win for the climate, for nature and for our community.

A bittern wrestles with an eel.

All photos: Savannah Smith Photography.

AGM NOTICES

AORERE Futures Trust Inc AGM will be held on Saturday 8 July at 2pm in the Collingwood Sunday School hall. All welcome. COLLINGWOOD Boat Club Inc AGM, Monday 3 July, 7pm at Collingwood fire brigade.

Sunday 9 July 2023, 2pm Anglican Church Hall Commercial St, Takaka

Golden Bay Museum Society Inc

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Come along and hear Noel Baigent speak about his involvement with bringing home the remains of the Unknown Warrior – the country’s foremost symbol of remembrance for all those New Zealanders who did not return from serving overseas

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

GOLDEN Bay Community Service Vehicle Trust (Wrinklies Express) 2023-24 committee: Roy Reid, chairperson. Wendy de Maat, treasurer. Chaz Packer, temp secretary. Willa Visker, booking officer. Committee members: Joan Fishley, Joan Reilly. The committee would like to publicly acknowledge our volunteer drivers for their generous giving of time and the way they help those travelling with them. You can contact us at wrinkliesexpress@gmail.com

GOLDEN Bay Animal Welfare Society Inc. President, Lis Pedersen. Vice president, Carol Wells. Treasurer, Josie Williams. Secretary, Rita Virtama. Committee: Brian McKenna, Dianne McKenna, Sheryl Flanders, Lola Flanders, Janice Win, Holly Osmond, Pip Giblin, Melissa Cook.

PERSONAL NOTICES

/ Pānui ake

DARREN Matthew Woods (Spud). Celebration of life and interment at Catholic Cemetery Hamama followed by a yarn and refreshments at the Tākaka fire station. Saturday 1 July, 11am at grave side.

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.

TIMETABLE

REDUCED RATE FARES* FOR GOLDEN BAY & MOTUEKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Takaka-Motueka & Motueka-Takaka only

Abel Tasman Drive construction works

Tasman District Council is installing a new wastewater pipeline in the road on Abel Tasman Drive at Pōhara to ensure the system can cope with potential future development.

In conjunction with pipeline installation, a shared pathway for walking and cycling along the seaward side of Abel Tasman Drive will also be constructed. The new wastewater pipeline will run from the Four Winds wastewater pump station, near the former Totally Roasted café, to connect with the Pōhara Valley wastewater pump station on the corner of Abel Tasman Drive and Pōhara Valley Road. Residents will be contacted when the work gets near their property to ensure access is maintained and to answer any questions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Information or to make a booking

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.

Fulton Hogan will be doing the work and plan to have it finished by October 2023.

For more information email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Email: info@tasman.govt.nz

Website: tasman.govt.nz Ph: 03 543 8400

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES

SCAN TOOL

WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS

BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

Deathwalker’s Guide To Life

What would you do if you knew you were going to die, or that someone you knew was going to die? Well guess what? You are, and you do. Kerry shares with you a show that explores how thinking and talking about death can help you live a life without regrets.

Eco Postcards

Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard, focusing on sustainability and the environment. Eco Postcard airs Monday afternoons at 3:30pm and replays Saturday morning at 9:45am.

Are you passionate about local issues?

Interested in making your own radio programme?

Weekly or fortnightly, you choose. Fresh FM is about community, locals for

You will receive training and the opportunity to have fun and spread your message. Check our

@ freshfm.net for contact details and get in touch. We’re also wanting sponsors to come aboard to support our local content shows. If you want to know more contact us directly via email: Motueka@freshfm.net

Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua

Takaka - Nelson │ Mon, Wed, Fri

Nelson - Takaka │ Mon, Wed, Fri

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited

Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

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

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

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

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726.

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.

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

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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

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

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

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

TEST and tag, your place or mine. Ph Marina 027 454 9443. TILER. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620.

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

 Retro fitting

 Balustrades

 Window Reputty

 Mirrors

 Fly Screens

 Shower Screens

Ph: 0274109105 E: mohuaglass@gmail.com

GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS

- Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products

- Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products

525 8677

goldenbaycarpetcleaners@gmail.com

Ben and Ashleigh James Carpets  Cars  Motorhomes  Upholstery 021 987 671

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

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.

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

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

NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2024. Ph 525 6183.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160. COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday curry nights, 5-7.30pm, to avoid disappointment bookings recommended. Ph 524 8194.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Bay Mobile Pedicare

FootWorks by

Offering: Cutting nails Clearing nail folds

Anke

Landline: 03 525 9228 Cell phone: 027 606 7200 Email: athomas@gmx.net

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

Erica van Sint Annaland Physiotherapy

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

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.

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

Providing hypnotherapy, NLP and Clifton strengths coaching to the people of Golden Bay & beyond!

Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com

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

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

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

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

NEW LISTING

Opportunity like no other!

Space for endless creativity spanning across a generous floor area, this property offers ample space to fulfill your vision, the open layout allows for flexible design and to customization, making it suitable for diverse purposes such as art galleries, event venues, a residential conversion, or a community center, coworking space, this property is the canvas.

Surrounded by a thriving community, this property enjoys proximity to amenities. Its strategic location provides a distinct advantage for communitybased initiatives, ensuring a steady flow of visitors & potential clients. With the growing demand for unique properties, it presents a remarkable investment opportunity. Its versatility, combined with the property's prime location, makes is an attractive asset that can yield both financial returns and community impact. Call Martin Milner today. bayleys.co.nz/4051809

Collingwood 26 Gibbs Road

2,500 sqm 2 1 4

Asking Price $1,050,000

View by appointment Martin Milner 021 039 3316 martin.milner@bayleys.co.nz

VINING REALTY GROUP LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Sea views and privacy

Looking out towards the Ruataniwha Estuary, the Aorere River and the Wharkamarama ranges beyond, this property allows an ever-changing vista to watch, while being up a quiet right of way at the end of Gibbs Road above the township of Collingwood ensures privacy.

This home, built in the 1970s on a level section, has been much loved by its owners yet time has come for a new adventure. Ranch sliders from the separate lounge open through to a conservatory which runs almost the entire length of the front of the house, allowing you to sit under cover in any weather and enjoy the amazing views and all day sun. This area is well heated by a log fire plus a heat pump. At the rear is a second conservatory which links through to the double garage.

There is plenty of onsite parking space for the caravan and boat, and the easy indoor/outdoor flow makes entertaining a delight or for a peaceful pair of cape cod chairs.

There is no time to waste - Call Martin Milner today. bayleys.co.nz/4051898

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

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.

The Golden Bay Bridge Club is offering a free taster session for their upcoming lessons:

Monday 3 July, 7pm at the Rec Centre

All welcome. Contact Eleanor Bradshaw ph 027 603 1126.

New School Holiday Childcare Option at Tess' Place

● Fun and relaxed with activities like games, art and crafts, baking, etc for children to join in with as wish alongside free play inside and outside with lots of toys and equipment available.

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

● Member of OSCN (Out of School Care Network), plus have teaching diploma (secondary).

● 8.45am - 3pm, can be longer by arrangement.

● $55 per child per session, 10% discount if book for more than one day or for more than one child - either siblings or friends signing up together.

● Primarily for school aged children. Older preschoolers may be possible if space in ratio.

● Tess’ friend, Tess the Clown, may also visit and share some balloon twisting secrets!

For further info or to book please contact Tess James ph 027 362 5598, tess.james@xtra.co.nz

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 5 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.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sun 2nd BEER TASTING COMPETITION - 1.30pm. Limited tickets. Prizes, fun and glory!! Still a few places left but phone to check.

Mon 3rd SING-ALONG AROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM - all welcome to join in. 7.30pm.

Thu 6th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 8th SHADES OF SHAKTI – East meets West collaboration. 8pm, $25 online, $30 door.

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

Thu 20th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome

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

THURSDAY 6 JULY

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

LATER EVENTS

PUBLIC TALK. Beyond pain: The mind in the body and how we heal. Redwood Reider. Tuesday 11 July, GB Community Centre, 5pm. http://redwoodhealth.net

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 30 JUNE

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

SATURDAY 1 JULY

BOARD GAMES MOVED TO GB COMMUNITY CENTRE (Mohua Social Services), 12-6.30pm. Special game giveaway. Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay".

"YOUR STORY?" Village Green, 10am–1pm. Meet Lynda Wharton, founder of thehealthforumnz. Read about fellow NZer's health struggles post vaccination, share your own story. Feel supported. Get help.

MONDAY 3 JULY

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

TUESDAY 4 JULY

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

The Golden Bay Bridge Club is offering a free taster session for their upcoming lessons:

Monday 3 July, 7pm at the Rec Centre

All welcome. Contact Eleanor Bradshaw ph 027 603 1126.

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 30 June until Tuesday 4 July

Friday: Westerlies, strong about Farewell, freshening at times elsewhere. Showers over Kahurangi with snow above 800m, some showers spreading elsewhere in the afternoon

Saturday: Gusty westerlies tending southwest about midday. Snow showers over Kahurangi and a few showers elsewhere around midday

Sunday: Southwesterlies tending westerly. Some showers over Kahurangi and a few showers elsewhere later.

Monday: Light winds at first with some rain and snow possible to low levels. Southwesterlies developing late morning and then becoming mainly fine

Tuesday: Fresh gusty southwesterlies. Some showers in the west otherwise fine and cloudy intervals.

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

$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.

FISHING

Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch 2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Due to weather this may be held on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, please check www.dancecollectivemohua.co.nz for updates

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COLLINGWOOD, 6 McDonald Place

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

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.

What is your hot tip for buying real estate? "Don't procrastinate - life is short, do it now!"

What is your favourtie place to eat in Golden Bay? "O'Sha Thai Eatery"

What is your favourite place to visit in Golden Bay? "The beach and the Recreation Park" Describe yourself in one word? "Practical"

Where would we find you if you were not at work? "Watching sport, or playing squash or basketball"

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Just 7 minutes from Collingwood sits this tidy home, elevated above the road with views across Ruataniwha Estuary to Ferry Point and Collingwood. The large well-cared for section is stunning with established gardens & a stream. Call me for a time to view this very tidy property.

COLLINGWOOD, 605 Cwd-Puponga Main Rd

PRIVACY AND VIEWS $750,000

TAKAKA, 42 Meihana Street UTE TOWN HOUSE Offers Over $620,000

POHARA, 17 Pohutukawa Place

Modern Memory Maker Offers Over $920,000

James Mackay 027 359 0892

ROCKVILLE, Lot 3 Solly Road

RURAL PARADISE $735,000

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

POHARA, 29 Bay Vista Drive SIMPLY SPECTACULAR $1,295,000