The GB Weekly - 3 March 2023

Football’s family gathering

With construction of the Waimea Dam now 85 per cent complete, Waimea Water Limited (WWL) expects the reservoir to be closed and ready for filling towards the end of this month.

Project costs, however, continue to rise; the latest forecast provided by WWL in its Mid-Year Report, released yesterday, shows a further escalation of $3m, which moves the total very close to $200m.

WWL CEO Mike Scott said he was disappointed about the cost increase but, given the challenges faced over the last year, noted it could have been worse had it not been for the efforts made his team to minimise the impact of cost pressures. “We have worked hard to absorb increased costs within the existing budget of $195m forecast in June 2022. Unfortunately, high mechanical, river diversion and the contractor’s associated time-related costs have all contributed to the current cost forecast of $198m.”

Football family from across the region gathered at Tākaka’s Rec Park Centre last Saturday to take part in the annual Battle for the Bay tournament.

But before the fun began, all those present took time out to talk about the importance of looking out for each other, and specifically to remember Golden Bay Association Football Club’s Roland Muntwyler, aka “Roli the Goalie”.

The sombre moment of remembrance underlined the serious purpose of the day –generating funds for the Hope Is My Homeboy suicide prevention initiative, and raising awareness of, and reducing the stigma around, mental health issues.

A total of nine teams were scheduled to play in the competition, but that number dropped to eight when FC Nelson failed to turn up. The remaining sides played a series of 30-minute round-robin fixtures in one of two pools, followed by a final showdown between the two pool winners.

The first matches kicked off at 9.30am, and

the action continued more or less non-stop until the final whistle blew at around 6pm.

In between matches, Hope Is My Homeboy co-founder and Richmond team member Rutu King-Hazel spoke to The GB Weekly about her fashion label initiative and the cause it advances. Rutu set up the business 10 years ago to honour her brother Whero who took his own life, and she recently relaunched the label with its message to “check on your homies”.

Although, not exclusively, those targeted are predominantly men. “It’s a lot harder for them to express themselves,” says Rutu, who has another simple but important message: “Let us know if you’re not OK.”

She believes sport, such as football, can have a very positive effect on mental health. “I moved to Nelson last year and started playing for Richmond. It’s definitely helped me.”

The regular skipper of Motueka’s women’s team was very positive about the pre-season fundraiser. “It’s awesome – a very worthwhile cause,” said Tracey Heaven. “It’s also a good opportunity to get a foot on the ball.”

NEW LISTINGS ARE COMING IN ALL THE TIME!

The seventeenth and final match of the day was the play-off between Motueka and Nelson Suburbs. It turned out to be a highly entertaining game with both sides playing some fast and tidy football, despite visibly tired legs. Suburbs, however, increasingly dominated possession and created a number of chances but could not beat Motueka’s inform keeper. Three minutes in to the second half, Suburbs finally broke the deadlock when their striker rose to head a well-aimed corner kick into the back of Motueka’s net. Ten minutes later, with little time left to play, the referee awarded penalty to the Nelson side, and it was the same striker who converted, smashing the ball past the diving keeper to give Suburbs the victory.

Prizegiving and a raffle draw followed, and when all proceeds were totted up, the event had raised a total of $7,500.

“It was a fantastic day,” said GBAFC president Phil Smith on Monday. “Golden Bay always delivers and always punches above its weight.”

More photos on page 10

Mike said that, apart from the ongoing legal disputes, he was confident about final phase. “With the project now 85 per cent complete, we have a good handle on the costs and remaining work, other than for the risk of contract and adjudication decisions being unfavourably overturned in arbitration, which is expected to conclude in the next few years. The contractor continues to make new claims, which presents further cost uncertainty.”

If all goes according to plan, the reservoir will be ready for filling in late March, and the permanent mechanical, electrical and control works will be completed and commissioned while it does so. However, Mike warned of a possible delay to the fill depending on the contractor’s progress with its quality assurance documentation as required for regulatory approval.

But paperwork aside, Mike sees the dam being completed and the reservoir full by October. “Work remains on track to complete the project in late spring 2023.”

To access WWL’s Mid-Year Report go to: https://waimeawater.nz/

JO RICHARDS

Waimea Dam spillway. Photo: Supplied.

Golden Bay Association Football Club president Phil Smith with Hope Is My Homeboy’s Rutu King-Hazel at Saturday’s Battle for the Bay.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Closure preciptates childcare crisis

JO RICHARDS

The recent, unexpected closure of an Early Learning Centre has precipitated a crisis of childcare in Golden Bay.

The local community was thrilled when Little Red Fox (LRF) opened in Tukurua last July – in the same building as the previous incumbent, Kakariki Kids, which closed in late 2021. But last month’s sudden demise of LRF has left dozens of young children with nowhere to go and put parents and caregivers in a seemingly impossible position.

Many of those affected attended Tuesday evening’s meeting at Collingwood Area School, where options were discussed and anxious parents raised questions. CAS BOT member Jessica Howell facilitated the forum, alongside Golden Bay Kindergarten head teacher Rebecca Olney and the CEO of Nelson Tasman Kindergartens Craig Vercoe.

Describing the current situation as “dynamic and fluid” Craig explained that there was institutional will to support early learning facilities. “Schools have an appetite for ECE capacity… and the Ministry [of Education] has an appetite for provision.”

He explained that “two conversations” were now happening – one focused on a short-term fix, and the other concerned with a long-term solution.

Comments from the floor stressed the urgent need to resolve the situation, so that parents critically reliant on childcare arrangements can continue to work and live in the community.

There has been insufficient provision of early childhood education (ECE) in the community for decades; even while LRF was operating at full capacity, waiting lists for places at the Bay’s other kindergartens, playcentres and ECEs, were long, with some applicants hanging on for years for a space

to become available. Rebecca said GB Kindergarten currently had a “huge wait list”, a situation exacerbated by the “big rush” of applications received when LRF closed. But she said there were a few spaces opening up and she could look at prioritising the “desperate” cases where parents could lose their jobs due to lack of childcare.

She highlighted the risk of losing trained personnel if the crisis was not sorted out quickly. “If it’s sooner rather than later we might be able to retain staff, but if they can’t get a job, they’ll leave.”

But sorting things out quickly will be challenging. The Ministry’s strict licencing requirements mean that establishing an Early Learning Centre is a complex and potentially timeconsuming procedure, requiring significant resources.

Several parents asked what they could do to help and suggested forming a committee to explore options and drive the process. Craig welcomed the idea. “Setting up a committee is a good thing.”

Rebecca agreed. “When people come together and there’s a need, they can do anything.”

Parents meet at CAS to discuss childcare options. Photo: Jo Richards.

Perfect for couples, a playground for families and a paradise for hikers!

Connectivity main focus at

Principal of Golden Bay High School, Linda Tame, is satisfied with the school agenda for 2023. Together with head student Hinewai Lewis, she shared news of some upcoming activities.

Connectivity is the main focus this year, after three years of challenging ups and downs with covid outbreaks. According to Linda, the students have some good ideas about how to reconnect.

“Students are at the heart of what the school’s all about and we’re really lucky to have great senior students, it’s great for their voice to be heard,” said Linda. “My goal is – as well as students doing well academically – I want as many students as possible to feel connected, and that means in a variety of ways.”

According to Linda, if students are well connected, there is a much higher rate of success. This year’s head students, Hinewai Lewis and Malakai Thorpe (who was absent at the time of interview), plan to build on bringing students together through lunchtime activities such as board games.

“We’re wanting to incorporate more of a push for the arts and more games like scrabble and chess… We’re keeping the key sports but wanting the other things to shine through, so more students can be involved,” said Hinewai.

She acknowledged the potentially anxiety-inducing competitive side of sports, that can be intimidating for those who aren’t athletically inclined.

“We really want to encourage connection between us and the wider school, encouraging others to step up, etc… through activities, etc.”

This year the student executive consists of Malakai, Hinewai, Rosie Brown, Kiki Dixon, Jodi Jefferson and Molly O’Connor. Their role is

to work on improving the school culture by giving a voice to students and liaising with staff.

Meetings are held every Monday lunchtime and are run by teacher Dom Hammond. Hinewai and Malakai also meet weekly with Linda.

“As well as being a group of people that run fun activities for the students, they’re also a group who can raise issues about things that need to be done,” said Linda.

Hinewai has already noticed that other Year 13 students are approaching the student executive with their concerns and ideas.

“We’re a bigger year [group] than last year and I really think we’re stepping up.”

Currently, 10 Year 13 students are involved in a peer mentoring programme for Year 7 and 8 students who may need extra help, or those who need extending in Maths or English.

Further fun events coming up include a house activities afternoon, which has undergone a change in the way it runs as a

result of feedback from the students. There are regular Year 13 versus staff challenges throughout the year, and Lip Sync reigns as a highlight on the school calendar.

Already a mufti day has been held for cyclone-stricken Wairoa College, raising a whopping $1,529, which Linda deemed “a feel-good for everybody”.

GBHS has just one new teacher; replacing Margie Little and teaching Māori part-time, Elli Yates was welcomed at a mihi whakatau in week one.

As the rebuild continues, Linda finds the resilience of the students amazing. Currently the hall is opened up completely on one side, meaning there are no school assemblies as yet. It is due to be finished at the end of term one.

Ready to embrace any challenges 2023 may have in store, both principal and head student are set to hold the focus of connectivity and education, whilst having fun.

“The fun things have slipped away, so that’s what we want to do,” said Linda.

Golden Bay High School head students Malakai Thorpe, left, and Hinewai Lewis.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

Road naming policy and process

Re the discussion at the recent GB Community Board meeting about our right-of-way naming rights (GBW, 24/2).

First up, we’d like to sincerely apologise if our proposal for naming our private right-of-way Bifrost Rise, which was accepted by the Tasman District Council (TDC) early December last year, has caused any consternation and confusion to the community board. We made sure we followed all due processes as laid out by the TDC street naming policy. We didn’t think we had to consult Manawhenua ki Mohua as it was not a te reo name, but realise now that it would have been encouraged. Apologies to our local iwi for that oversight.

However, seeing it is a private road, we have paid our dues and followed due process, and have now lived for over three months without a valid address (as TDC has now rescinded/ halted the acceptance of our road name due to the Community Board’s refusal to sign off on it at its last meeting), we really hope that the issue can be resolved quickly. The name of this road has a lot of meaning to us, our location and infrastructure (our driveway is like the fabled rainbow bridge thanks to the beautiful Mohua quartz), as well as our plans to develop it into an eco-community with a Viking Longhouse as our community gathering place. We would really appreciate it if the Community Board could grant us this right so we can finally have an official address for our residence and businesses.

Dr Sea Rotmann and Karl Weber Food Bank and Community Chest Kia ora koutou.

I am writing to again thank this amazing community for all the contributions made to the Food Bank and Community Chest, this makes such a difference to the lives of many in Golden Bay.

We now follow national guidelines and try to fill a food box with four days’ food and three meals, including fresh produce, for each member of the whānau. This is aimed at relieving some pressure on households and ensuring nutritional needs are met while bills are paid.

Meeting the minimum nutrition standards for food parcels is difficult – we often need more vegetables and fruit – fresh, frozen, or tinned.

It is worth noting though, that with still four months left to go until the end of our financial year – we have already given out 656 food parcels – which is more than for the whole of our 2022 financial year (646). The number of superannuants has doubled this year to date. Most food bank users are single people on a jobseeker or supported living benefit. Also the number of employed people needing food parcels has grown significantly.

Contributions can be dropped off at Mohua Social Services, the FreshChoice food bank bin or financial donations can be put into our account, reference either Food Bank or Community Chest: The Mohua Social Services Charitable Trust 38-90180626643-00. Receipts can be provided if requested.

We are so grateful for the way this community supports the work we do, it really helps us be creative with the way we can help people and fill gaps that government agencies can’t meet and please know every bit, however small, will make a difference.

Ehara taku toa i te toa taki tahi, engari he toa takitini.

Our achievements are not ours alone but those of a community.

Premal Gauntlett, service manager, Mohua Social Services Cancer part III – really?!

Sick is being tossed from the Ministry of Health to the screening department and back without any true satisfactory answer. I asked Pacific Radiology: “If I get a GP referral for a breast ultrasound can I have it for free, as all New Zealand citizens, which I am?”

“Not necessarily,” says the boss there. “There has to be certain protocol to be followed...” Oh great! I love protocols! “Can I please have a look at it?” I asked. “Well,” he said, “I don’t have it with me right now but your GP would know it”. OK at this point, I thought, I could do it directly and pay for it, or have the referral and pay the GP – a cheaper option. I call the medical centre here in Tākaka and they guarantee me over the phone, and even in an email, that the screening would be free if I went to see them. So I did, and I ask a GP, “So what is this protocol?” “I have no idea,” was his answer. He writes a referral. Pacific Radiology rings me to say that they had the GP referral, but I still had to pay before the ultrasound. I asked why so, and they answered me because this was a pre-existing case.

Maybe a more direct and honest answer would have been: “We want to punish you for pursuing an alternative therapy.”

A pre-existing cancer – go figure.

A vote for PV, not STV

explanation of Single Transferable Voting occasionally employed.

Further to that, over the ditch in Orstralya they call it Preferential Voting which pretty much cuts to the chase. I don’t believe it’s ever been referred to as PV either.

Personally I prefer the Preferential Voting system. As I said many years ago in a Letter to the Editor, “If the Aussies can understand it surely Kiwis can”.

Community Board rules

those selling NZ produce to far-off lands.

Kudos to Sollys

Bruce Collings

Kudos to the great crew at Sollys for a brilliant repair of the Birds Hill slip. The planning and execution actually took into consideration we the public! Like real people in the traffic lights reducing wait time and many other fine points well appreciated.

Guiliana Morani

If people would stop using initialisms and start using real words, there may be a better understanding of, or at least an interest in, the issue.

I’ve noted that it’s usually the initials used with the

Dave Myall

I agree wholeheartedly with the contents of Reg Turner’s last two letters (GBW, 17/2 and 24/2), and would like a public explanation from Abbie Langford as to the reason why she believes that anything discussed by the Community Board is confidential – or did she simply trot out a pre-prepared comment from the “How to obfuscate 101” publication so loved by Tasman District Council? Abbie, give us examples of what you believe are Community Board confidential discussion items.

As far as criticism of our elected representatives goes, it is clear that any discussion that they don’t agree with will be construed as criticism – and banned.

I would also like to know why we are still paying for the Mapua rehabilitation, when it was completed in 2008. The excuse given by Council is that the levy will continue until they sell the property – which isn’t ever going to happen because it is now a park.

Gary Thorpe

Response from GBCB chair Abbie Langford:

Committee, board and council meetings are generally open to the public. A “principle of openness” applies to local authority meetings and the decisions made at those meetings. This means that, generally:

• Meetings are open to the public to attend.

• Reports presented to the meetings are available for public inspection before, during and after meetings.

• Decisions made at meetings are recorded in the minutes and are available to the public.

However, it is possible for reports and meetings to be confidential in certain specified circumstances, including privacy matters, commercial sensitivity and potential court actions. The Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) sets out the reasons that a report or meeting can be confidential.

Even if there is a good reason for the meeting not to be open, council and community boards are required to consider if the public interest in an item outweighs the reasons for withholding a report. If it does, then the report should not be considered as confidential/be made publicly available.

Rules relating to public access to meetings and related information are set out in legislation under the LGOIMA and in Council’s/Community Board’s Standing Orders.

Even if the public are excluded from part of the meeting, the material or final decision may be released at a later date in line with the Council’s/Community Board’s Standing Orders. Response on Mapua rehabilitation from TDC: The council initially resolved to sell the remediated site to offset and repay overall and loan costs. Council then made the decision to put a hold on the sale of the land in March 2016, pending the Masterplan process.

The future of the land is expected to be considered through the Mapua Masterplan process as to how it can best be used to benefit the wider Tasman community.

Global Food Security Index

The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) was developed by Economist Impact and Corteva Agriscience. 113 countries participated in this evaluation, New Zealand ranked 14th. Given that we produce food for 40 million global consumers it seems odd that, in terms of food security, we are only 14th out of 113 nations.

The issue seems to be resilience in terms of “availability” and given recent events in the north, there is considerable room for improvement. “Availability” is one of four “pillars” assessed to create a GFSI for a country and within this category, assessments are made for “food security or policy commitments”, “food strategy” and whether a country has a “food security agency”.

The average scores, for all 113 countries, in the “availability” category, was 47.1 for “food security or policy commitments” where NZ scored 0, yes that’s right, zero. “Food strategy” had an average score of 60.2 and here NZ scored, yes, you’ve guessed, zero again. To round off our duck, we scored zero for having no food security agency, where the average was 32.7, meaning that one-third of the countries examined had such a government agency.

In the year ending June 2022 NZ exported more than $50 billion of food and fibre products. Perhaps it’s time for consideration to be given to creating food security for those resident here, rather than concentrating on making money for

Thumbs up for Pugh’s views

Bruce Dooley

Ninety-six per cent of scientists believe in human-induced climate change? No they don’t! This figure stems from a 2013 paper (Cook et Al), reviewing the abstracts (not full text) of 12,000 papers on climate change and global warming back to 1991. Just 32.6% of these papers endorsed anthropogenic global warming (AGW). The study’s research into these papers via canvassing the authors, resulted in 64.5% of authors expressing a position on AGW. Of these 97.2% endorsed AGW. The science wasn’t reviewed. The conclusions, quite rightly, have been continually challenged, but when something suits the narrative, it tends to become tablets of stone.

It isn’t true that only a few skeptics and “conspiracy theorists” question the “narrative”. One example is the 31,500 US scientists who signed a petition refuting the notion of catastrophic impact of human-induced climate change and the notion of a settled science and consensus on the matter.

Red flags abound the narrative. Truth will stand scrutiny, lies often don’t. With the survival of humanity at stake, you would think that the doors of debate, alternative theories and scientific discourse must be wide open, instead they are slammed shut.

Scientific progress relies on continual questioning. The hypothesis of best fit is relied upon to move forward, until a more fitting hypothesis presents itself.

It is important for us to distinguish between knowing something to be true as opposed to believing something to be true and also between facts and hypothesis.

Thumbs up to Maureen Pugh for expressing her views on the matter.

Louise Coleman

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CAS farewells much-loved mentor

Alison (Ali) Menary has recently stepped down from her longheld position firstly as a teacher, secondly as deputy principal at Collingwood Area School. A school-only poroporoaki was held to farewell the much-loved and highly respected mentor.

After working as a long-term relief teacher at Rockville School in 1989, Ali began working at Collingwood Area School (CAS) in her first full-time role in Golden Bay in 1990. Prior to then she had spent a few years raising her three children and doing some relief teaching at Tākaka Primary School.

At CAS, Ali worked with new entrants for a few years, then with Years 2-3 and 6-7 until 2010 when she became deputy principal. She had held leadership roles both in the primary syndicate and 15 years as special needs co-ordinator, which Ali found very rewarding.

In an effort to achieve unity between the primary and secondary factions within CAS, Ali attended both syndicate meetings.

“Then I was able to bring each together at the senior leadership meetings. I had perspective of both, and I was able to bring that to the whole leadership team and get us all working together. It’s going along really nicely I think.”

Thirteen years in the role of deputy principal saw Ali filling in as acting principal several times, which has been a highlight for her. Board of Trustees chair Brendon Richards gave credit to her capable management of the school during those periods.

“…You were strong in that role. You had great consistency and calmness in the way you approached your leadership... the school progressed through those months also… A lot of the work you do is behind the scenes – you haven’t got an ego… and I believe that if everyone in this room took a small dose of the humility and kindness and loyalty that you live and continue to live every day, our community and our world would be a better place.”

Ali said she found her most recent role very rewarding. “In the last couple of years, it’s been nice working with Hugh and the leadership team… I’ve also enjoyed mentoring younger

teachers and helping them step into leadership.”

Working with senior students undertaking Gateway projects over the past two years has also been enjoyable for Ali.

“It’s been really nice to work closely with them, help guide them and help them decide what direction they might want to go in for their careers.”

Further highlights include school trips, long-time friendships, and special connections with people in the school community. Then there are the students Ali persevered with during her years of teaching reading recovery to six-year-olds. She found it rewarding working through their psychological/emotional/ mental barriers to achieve success.

Credited with attributes such as calm centredness, patience and kindness, Ali will be sorely missed by the entire CAS community.

RONNIE SHORT

Alison Menary steps down from 13 years as deputy principal at Collingwood Area School, having worked a total of 33 years at the school. Photo: Supplied.

Course sparks important kōrero

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Last week, 14 senior secondary students (13 from Collingwood Area School and one from Motueka High School) participated in a Papa Taiao Earthcare’s Predator Control course.

At Farewell Spit’s Te Whare Whakatā, students spent the morning learning about different traps used in predator control. In the afternoon, they removed hedgehogs, rats, and stoats from DOC200 traplines around Triangle Flat. One of the lines is managed by Collingwood Area School, who regularly check and re-bait the traps.

A highlight was testing the pig trap, put out by Pest Free Onetahua that day. The tests involved running full force into the sides to see how strong it was. The trap can hold up to 13 pigs, so it can take a pretty decent beating! No teenagers or nets were harmed.

The group was up at sunrise to find one possum in the legholds trap they set the night before. Legholds made for a good discussion on the ethics of trapping (they catch possums live, still the most effective trap for possums). This kōrero is vital

for ensuring everyone understands that trapping is not about taking pleasure in the killing or catching of animals.

On the Victor trapline, they caught three mice. The trap boxes were hauled up the hill to replace old broken traps around the predator-free fence at Cape Farewell. Up on the cliffs, everyone learned about the fluttering shearwaters that have been translocated from the Marlborough Sounds, many of whom have fledged. The kōrero highlighted the importance of pest control as a valuable means to protect Aotearoa’s precious biodiversity.

Papa Taiao Earthcare is a regenerative enterprise training organisation, whose general manager Miriam Sherratt grew up in the Bay and has recently moved home. She is keen to get more courses up and running in the area, especially in freshwater, regenerative agriculture and moana restoration. A beekeeping course is planned for 5-6 April with Collingwood Area School. To find out more check out the website www. papataiaoearthcare.nz .

Senior students from Collingwood Area School recently learnt about predator control at Wharariki Ecosanctuary. Photo: Supplied.

Aorere Gold digs in to local history

JO RICHARDS

Could there be a better place to launch a book about the Aorere gold rush than Langford Store?

Almost certainly not. And that’s a view shared by the author and publisher of Aorere Gold , who presented their latest publication to an audience of around 40 at Bainham’s historic store last Thursday afternoon.

Surrounded by the display of historical artifacts in the store’s gallery, publisher Derek Shaw spoke about his connection with the area, saying he “grew up in Rockville” and highlighted his long association with the author Dr Mike Johnston. “This is the seventh book I’ve published of Mike’s.”

He explained that Aorere Gold – the product of more than 25 years research by the author – provides a complete picture of its subject. “The book is not just about geology but social history… There won’t be a more comprehensive history of the Aorere Goldfields.”

The story, which covers the period 1856-1863, is told over 480 pages generously illustrated with photographs, paintings, drawings and a wide range of maps.

Mike began his talk with a question: “Why write it?” The answer, he said, was “because it is a good story and a fascinating topic”.

In writing the book, Mike has combined his scientific knowledge, gained through a long career as a geologist, with a deep interest in local history and an ability to identify links between natural resources and development. “Why do people live in certain areas?” asked Mike. “Usually it’s to do with geology.”

The Nelson province, he explained, was found to be a mineral-rich province from the earliest days of European settlement, with extensive deposits of coal, copper and chrome discovered by the 1850s. But it was only after the Californian and Victorian gold rushes that attention turned to the possibility of the province harbouring a goldfield.

In 1856, a gold find in the Aorere valley precipitated New Zealand’s first gold rush, which at its height saw 1,500 men seeking the precious metal. But the frenzy was short-lived and by 1859 the number of miners had fallen significantly.

Despite its brief duration, Mike explained that the rush had far-reaching consequences, acting as a catalyst for the development of national mining legislation. “Golden Bay led the

way for New Zealand.” It also supercharged investment in vital infrastructure including roads, bridges, schools, and libraries.

“The goldfield sped up the process.”

Having mined the archives extensively during the past 25 years, the author continues to work this seam of social history and will launch two sequel volumes to complete his longplanned trilogy. “There may even be a fourth, if I have time,” said Mike.

Following the presentation, several members of the audience lined up to chat with the author and ask him to sign the copy of Aorere Gold they had just purchased.

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Mike Johnston at Langford Store last Thursday. Photo: Jo Richards.

Five-star escape at Drift Off Grid

Drift Off Grid offers luxury eco glamping with expansive views across Golden Bay. Photo: Supplied.

Looking for a winter escape? The Bay has a new luxury eco glamping experience on offer.

Drift Off Grid is nestled in the northern end of the Pikikirunga Range, surrounded by native kānuka, with expansive views over Tata Beach and across to the Whakamarama Range.

The vision for the luxury accommodation is a “five-star experience set in nature”, says hosts Jana and Drew Houston. The experience is designed for “people looking to get away to celebrate something special, or just to take a break from life”.

Located on the family farm, Drew has spent the last two years building the access road, sites, and tents from the ground up, assisted by local tradesmen and builder Ruru Kraal and family. The tents are steel structures with canvas walls, with doubleglazed sliding doors stepping out onto wooden decking. Drew researched and designed the power supply, comprising 12 solar panels and a lithium battery, backed up by a generator.

On arrival, guests are provided with an electric buggy to explore the property, nearby Tata Beach, and to travel the short distance to their accommodation.

Guests can anticipate a private luxury tent (either the Kānuka or Korimako) sleeping two, orientated to enjoy afternoon sun

and spectacular sunsets. Each tent is made cozy in winter with a log burner and underfloor heating in the bathroom. Cooling is provided by floor-to-ceiling fully zippered mesh windows, allowing a gentle breeze to permeate the dwelling. To relax, guests can lounge on the deck to take in the views, all to the soundtrack of native birdsong.

There are two outdoor baths for stargazing, and a firepit (complete with marshmallows ready to roast). Everything one might desire has been considered and included, such as a delicious breakfast, outdoor BBQ, bathrobes, slippers for guests to keep, and luxury French linen on the king-size bed. There are plenty of local touches too – with both tents boasting spectacular dried floral artwork by local florist Black Swan Botanicals.

After opening in mid-December 2022, the couple have enjoyed a busy summer, with guests being “blown away” by Golden Bay and their glamping experience. Jana and Drew say that guests love the “complete immersion in nature - waking up to the tūī and bellbirds. Our logo is inspired by the moreporks you can hear at night.”

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Lively chatter flows at Tea and Talk

Aorere Autumn Flower Show

“Tea and Talk” involves coffee as well as tea, good food, and most importantly features a lot of cheerful talk. Age Concern Nelson Tasman have been hosting Tea and Talk sessions in various communities, and with their initiative a group now meets monthly in Pākawau.

The first very successful get together was before Christmas, and February saw the beginning of regular 2023 Tea and Talks, with another well-attended, enjoyable meet up. Members of Pākawau Rural Women will host gatherings at the Old School Café on the third Friday of every month.

Age Concern Nelson Tasman’s vision is that “all older people live a meaningful life in an inclusive society”. The organisation has various services, from volunteer visitors to older driver workshops, elder abuse response and “Care and Repair” – to help connect people with reliable home maintenance workers.

There are also social events like “spin poi”, which improves hand co-ordination and grip; singing groups; and cooking classes. Tea and Talk has become a popular part of their aim to “bring people together to connect, share stories and laughter”.

Lively chatter at the café last week was a sign of friendly connection and shared stories. Comments from Tea-and-Talkers were positive: “I caught up with someone I had not seen for ages”, “It was so good to meet new people”, and “See you next time”. Although aimed at “older folk”, nobody will check birth certificates at the door, and everyone is welcome. Rural Women are hosting, but men are definitely included in the open invitation. Come along for tea, bring a friend and enjoy talking, or listening.

Fridays 17 March, 21 April, 19 May, 10.30am, at the Old School Café, Pākawau.

Lois Benjamin was pleased with the number and quality of entries to last Saturday’s Aorere Flower Show.

Lois, who has organised the biennial show since 1969, said, although the number of cut flowers on display at Pākawau Memorial Hall was down on previous years due to “easterly winds creating havoc in gardens,” it was “far better than expected”.

The new arts section, added at last year’s Spring Show, again proved popular attracting numerous entries from local artists.

Speaking to The GB Weekly on Monday, Lois reckoned the event had taken around $1000. After the bills have been paid, the balance, she explained, will be used to purchase signage for the hall and to make a donation to help those suffering in the aftermath of cyclone Gabrielle.

CHARLOTTE RICHARDS

Sue Hitchcock with her prize-winning dahlia at the show.

Photo: Charlotte Richards.

JOYCE WYLLIE

Joyce Wyllie, Pākawau Rural Women group; Ange McKnight and Wendy Warren, Old School Café; and Helen Coombs, Rural Women, welcome all to the Old School Cafe for “Tea and Talk” on the third Friday of each month. Photo: Supplied.

IN BRIEF

Fee subsidy for netballers

SUBMITTED

With many families feeling financial pressure, ANZ Netball Grants aims to ensure kids can still play netball by subsidising kids’ registration fees.

ANZ is providing $100,000 in netball fee subsidies to ensure Kiwi kids can play the game they love. Teams can apply directly for financial support from ANZcourtside.co.nz until entries close 24 March 2023.

ANZ Bank New Zealand Chief Executive Antonia Watson says more and more families are under financial pressure and registration fees are one of the first barriers of entry to sport.

“Sport is such an important part of a child’s wellbeing and we don’t want families who might be doing it tough to miss out.

“We hope this support helps remove that financial barrier and allows everyone to continue to enjoy netball this season.”

Applications for the ANZ Future Captains experience, which gives two lucky netball fans the chance to lead the stars of the ANZ Premiership onto the court at each official match, interact with the players, and experience the action from prime courtside seats, are also now open. Visit ANZcourtside.co.nz.

Proud to support the Battle for the Bay tournament 2023

Football’s family gathering

Rutu King-Hazel in action for Richmond.

Players including keeper Phil Smith wait for the ball to come down. Suburbs and Motueka in the final battle of the day.

Suburbs’ striker smashes a penalty kick past the Motueka keeper in the play-off final to take the score to 2-0.

Wakefield’s goalie attempts to block a header from Suburbs (in blue).

RESULTS / Hua

GOLF

21 February. LGU R1: B Miller 63. Closest to pin: 3/12 B Miller - Hole in One, 9/18

M Dobbie. 22 February. Stableford: S Kerr 38, G Allen 34, J Solly 33. Closest to pin:

3/12 D Jerram, 4/13 9/18 S Kerr, 8/17 G Allen. Two: R Dyce. Best gross: W Collie 79.

25 February. Stableford: R Davis 39, C Pretty 39, N Gardiner 36. Closest to pin:

3/12 8/17 B McKenzie, 4/13 R Brown, 9/18 G Allen. Two: G Allen, W Collie, C Pretty.

Two 7/16: R Davis. Happy wanderer: R Brown. Best gross: B McKenzie 70.

BRIDGE

22 February. Bainham Pairs Session 3: P Smith/L Roberts 64.10%; B Burdett/H Curtis 57.64%; S Douglas/D Perreau 53.62%. H/cap: P Smith/L Roberts 64.10%; S Douglas/D Perreau 61.12%; B Burdett/H Curtis 55.64%.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

LOST. On Show day, a Tākaka Citizens Brass Band jacket. Please return to FreshChoice Tākaka.

AGM NOTICES

ŌNEKAK Ā Hall AGM, triennial elections, Tuesday 14 March, 7pm. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Pony Club AGM, Sunday 12 March, 12.30pm at pony club grounds, 66 Long Plain Rd Tākaka.

MOTUPIPI Indoor Bowling Club AGM and opening, Tuesday 14 March, 1pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Meeting, rollup and cuppa to follow.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

ROLAND Muntwyler (Roli) 8 January 1958 -12 February 2023. The farewell celebration of Roli’s life will be held on Friday 10 March from 3pm onwards at Kotinga Hall. Some food and drinks will be provided. Julia, Ronny and Tim.

GRAEME WILSON wishes to say an affectionate farewell to his loving family, all his dear friends and relatives, as he leaves Scrub Gully on his final journey. He thanks each one of you for enriching his life with so much love and friendship. On Saturday 25 February, 2023, aged 85, he closed the paddock gate and switched off the electric fence.

Farewell and Adieu from all your Kith & Kin – Soulmate of Dallas; Ainslie, Frazer and Kerry, Euan and Megan. Grandchildren Tullia, and her late dear sister Eva; Barney and Toby, and their late Mum Maree; Charlie and Isla.

Those we laughed with, learned from, leaned on and loved most, leave us the best memories.

We have remembering hearts and a legacy of memories to treasure.

CLASSIFIEDS

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.

Plant Subsidy Program 2023

Subsidised plants to create healthy streams and eco-corridors in Golden Bay

WHAT: We are offering locally sourced, subsidised plants for riparian and non-riparian planting. Planting dates for requests either be for 2023 or 2024, depending on the nature of the application submitted

HOW: For more details and to APPLY ONLINE, visit projectmohua.org.nz. Minimum of 50 tree requests to apply. Applications close 5th March Project Mohua Plant Subsidy Program is funded by the Cobb Mitigation Fund, Fonterra Sustainable Catchment Fund, and the One Tree Planted via NZ Landcare Trust.

Programmes to listen out for:

Kath Bee’s Kids mix Music, stories, fun facts, strange noises and MORE! Live and off-the-cuff, Kath Bee has surprises in store for everyone (even herself!)

Kath Bee’s Kids Mix airs Saturday and Sunday mornings 7:00-8:00.

Lounging at the Gecko

Moux and Ted discuss current and upcoming films and events at the Gecko Motueka, the boutique cinema of the top of the south. Lounging at the Gecko airs Wednesday morning at 9.30 and replays Thursday afternoons at 2.30.

Mobile App – Download the accessmedia.nz mobile app from your usual app provider and listen to Fresh FM or other Community Access stations anywhere, any time. Thousands of shows and podcasts for free. The ultimate destination listening.

Sharyn Miller

LIFESTYLE & RURAL SALES CONSULTANT

Sharyn is a rural girl from Southland, being brought up surrounded by agriculture. She knew that she would never have a 9-5 job, sitting behind a desk for the rest of her life. After studying at Lincoln University, Sharyn went on to work in the agriculture industry for over 30 years, and in particular The New Zealand Merino Company.

Sharyn specializes in Lifestyle and Rural properties in the top of the South region, a career move she wonders why she didn’t make earlier.

If your considering selling your Lifestyle or Rural property, call her today.

SHARYN MILLER 021

Daniel Bruning - Diggs 027 307 8774 diggslimited@gmail.com

Specialising in residential earthworks and more Give Diggs a call to see how he can help dig your dream

Takaka

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES

SCAN TOOL

WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

DAIRYFARMASSISTANT

We are looking for an honest, reliable and enthusiastic person to work with us as part of our team

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

THE biannual RSC $8,000 Community Grant is now open to applicants. Please call into the Country Store for an application form. Closes 12pm, 31 March 2023. Ph 525 9113.

“ELECTRONIC Resources available through Tākaka Library” –a presentation by Carolyn Roberts for SeniorNet. Monday 13 March, 2.30pm, St John Rooms at the Rec Centre. All welcome. Non-members $5 please.

AL-ANON Golden Bay meetings discontinued. Now available online: https://al-anon.org.nz/al-anon-meetings/

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

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome.

www.freshfm.net

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

 Retro fitting

 Balustrades

 Window Reputty

 Mirrors

 Fly Screens

 Shower Screens

Ph: 0274109105 E: mohuaglass@gmail.com

Dairy farming position available on 550 cow property in Upper Takaka. 50 bale rotary shed, irrigated k-line and pivots, accommodat1on included. A detailed job description is available.

Applications close 20 March 2023 with start date

1 June 2023 or earlier by negotiation

For more information or to apply contact Robert Rosser 0276726752 or roborosser@xtra.co.nz

Are you looking for a time-flexible job with an hourly pay rate above average? If you are astute & a good listener with empathy talk to one of our coaches at TWM, cell 027 627 9255 (Mon-Thu, 12-4pm) for more information

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Casual Caretaker / Groundskeeper

Part time, starting March 2023, or by negotiation.

For more details: Phone Steph Hartill, Business Manager on 027 874 4033 or email steph@gbh.school.nz

Golden Bay High School

Your Local Plumbing Merchant

Exciting opportunity to join the team at Pipeworx for a

Sales Person

Full Time with occasional Saturday mornings

Duties include retail sales, till work, assisting with enquiries, stock management, stock taking

We are looking for a “can-do” practical minded capable person who can communicate well and be able to cope with a variety of enquiries. A high degree of accuracy is required.

There is lifting involved

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send your cv for the attention of Helen & Phillip to pipeworx2022@gmail.com

Deadline for applications Monday 6 March 2023

Youth Support Worker

PPT 20 hrs/week, plus after hours on the on-call roster

Te Whare Mahana - Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) is seeking a dynamic Youth Support Worker to deliver focused-based, recoveryorientated interventions to service users as part of a multidisciplinary team

The prospective recruit will:

 Hold relevant mental-health-specific experience

 Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills

 Utilise initiative

 Have a full clean driver’s license

 Be computer literate

The successful candidate will maintain a caseload, participate in a mental health crisis on -call roster and be supported by mental health professionals in an empathetic & collaborative team

For more information, a detailed job description and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage www.twm.org.nz/careers

If this is you, please send your complete application to hr@twm.org.nz.

Application close: OPEN until filled!

Consent for Police Vetting is required.

TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street

TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street

TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street

Job vacancy for a experienced qualified builder and a labourer, fit and willing to work in a variety of tasks.

Contact: Ph 027 865 1617

Email: info@clayhoskinbuilders.co.nz

LIVE-IN CONTRACT

CLEANERS/CARETAKERS

Unique part-time job/lifestyle opportunity at Golden Bay Hideaway in Wainui. Starting from early March (negotiable) with min one year commitment. Lovely furnished 2 brm house is supplied at a subsidised $350pw rent, includes power and firewood. Duties mostly involve house cleans/changeovers, and occasional property management. Our preference is for a practical, reliable couple. Hours vary according to bookings/season, approx 20-30 hours a week for one person (job can be done by one person or job-shared) and usually between the hours of 10am-3pm, $26 an hour, full training given. Will need to be quite fit and physically able, and must be able to service accommodation units to a high standard. Trade Me Jobs Listing # 4005993343.

Email with contact details, background and references; stay@goldenbayhideaway.co.nz

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

ACUPUNCTURE, Roslind Gold ph 027 333 5006.

We are looking for a part-time team member (15 - 20 hrs a week), will be more hours over summer.

Must be happy to obtain a duty manager’s licence, be available nights and weekends, be physically fit, good customer service and computer literate. If this sounds like you or someone you know, call in for a chat.

Email CV to goldenbay@superliquor.co.nz or pop in and drop off your CV.

Healing with Grace

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.

LOLLY Dadley-Moore. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, professional supervision. Ph 027 338 9504, inbodyhealth.co.nz

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.

Grace Shields 021346642 ♥ 5258106 BTSM, RMT MNZ Gift Vouchers Available H ealing with Grace & 021 346642 ♥ 525 8106

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789 Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz

ACC registered

Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services

ACC registered Provider

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

• Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required

Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

Qualified Midwife with 36 years’ experience offering pregnancy classes, antenatal and postnatal home visits for private consultations, birth debrief, nutrition and lactation advice. Gift Vouchers available. Ph

AnotherUNDERCONTRACT

O P E N H O M E T I M E S

Saturday 4th March

59c Selwyn Street, Pohara 1062 Collingwood-Puponga Rd, Pakawau

1062 Collingwood-Puponga Main Rd || Tender, closing 21st March, 2pm

59c Selwyn Street, Pohara || Tender, closing 23rd March, 2pm

Ordanance House, Pakawau

Ordnance House was built for my clients in 2017 and the Guest Suite and garage added in 2019 For a peek inside take our Virtual Tour, and note the voluminous interior with over height ceilings and doors; and an indoor outdoor flow that is effortless With all the charm of a quintessential kiwi bach, and modern luxuries tucked out of sight, the bespoke floor plan is all about the view The fully fenced 1301 sqm section has irrigated gardens, and the well-established landscaping provides sheltered spots for a quiet snooze in the sun Enjoying the protection of the recently completed sea wall, you can sit back and let the Golden Bay be your entertaining vista

Offers are invited over $1 2m by closed Tender at 2pm Tuesday 21st March 2023

Level 1, 11 Buxton Lane, Takaka | 03 525 7219 | 027 608 5606 |

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. 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. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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

ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz

FLOOR -to-ceiling custom lined curtains using gorgeous fabrics and liners from NZ’s leading textile houses, call into Imagine designs in Z fuel stop, Tākaka and view our vast range, plus check out our Luxaflex® blind stand. Or ph Tracey for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071.

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.

GB CHIMNEY SWEEPING, SPIDER AND FLY SPRAYING Ph 524 8795 or 027 434 5405

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

This much loved four bedroom home on an acre will be sold by Tender, and all offers will be considered on Thursday 23rd March and will not sell prior

The beach is only a 100m stroll out of the garden gate and over the dunes Making the most of the private location and mature gardens, you would be hard pressed to find a home with better indoor outdoor flow; there's a deck area for every time of day, and every kind of weather The house is enhanced by the recent installation of significant flood protection from Ellis creek which flows past the property The creek provides a good water supply for the vegetable gardens & fruit trees A two bay farm shed provides parking for your boat and caravan, but who needs to go on a caravan holiday when you live in Pohara?

| Billy Kerrisk Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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

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

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

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

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.

SUMMER fruit pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

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.

Billy Kerrisk

Licenced Agent & Business Owner 0276085606

Beach Acre at Pohara 4089sqm

1301sqm

3½ ton digger available for dry hire

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

PLANT sale now on. Native hebes, variegated coprosmas, escallonia, etc. Large grade plants $5 at 35 Washbourn Road, Ōnekakā. While stocks last.

AVOCADOS, good quality, $1 each Rocksworld gardens Clifton.

HUNTING rifles, 308 Bergara, 22 mag Little Badger. Excellent condition. Gun license required. Ph 021 187 1849.

CHICKEN feed, wheat, 25kg, $30. Ph 03 929 7160.

BLINDS, Luxaflex® has been adding style and sophistication to New Zealand windows since the 1950’s. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for a free measure and quote, Tracey 027 440 0071.

Sensational

30 varieties

CITRUS!

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

Choco Loco is FOR SALE

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 – 12 and 26 March; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 5 and 19 March.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. All warmly welcome.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship and communion at 10am. Rev Neville Jackson.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 5 March 10:30am

Ōnekakā Hall

Contact Lauren Swafford, 027 629 8111

EARTHSEA GALLERY

Fine Landscape Paintings - Reproduction Giclee Prints Studio Gallery of Peter Geen

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. Our office hours are MondayWednesday, 9am-5pm.

WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH

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 9 MARCH

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

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS meets in clubroom, Commercial Street at 2pm. Speaker: Mr Chris Jackson, overseas travel with photographs. New members or visitors welcome.

LATER EVENTS

MOTUPIPI INDOOR BOWLING CLUB AGM and opening, Tuesday 14 March, 1pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall. Meeting, rollup and cuppa to follow.

SENSORY KIT WORKSHOP, 11 and 18 March, 1-3.30pm, Ōnekakā Hall, contact Rebecca to book 021 0260 2961.

BI-ANNUAL CHARITY BALL, 24 June. Tickets available from 1 March at Stitch ‘n Sew or online at Eventbrite. $75 single, $140 double.

gay@chocoloco.co.nz 027 363 8229

WANTED / Hiahia

FRIDGE/ freezer maximum height 1.7, front loader washing machine, wooden wardrobe. All must be in good working order and good condition. Txt 022 356 6832.

CD/ DVD player. Ph 027 681 9849.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

MATURE single male looking for permanent accommodation. Have references. Ph 020 4120 0710.

LAND or property in Puramahoi, Ōnekakā, Parapara, Milnthorpe. gbhome2024@gmail.com

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 Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-8pm. 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 6 days, 9am-5pm. Closed Fridays. Ph 524 8228.

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 11am-5pm, weather permitting. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com. Totaranui hill.

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

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 525 7007. Open 10am-5pm. www.earthseagallery.com

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 4 MARCH

BOARD GAMES, Ōnekakā Hall, 12-5pm and Mohua Social Services Monday 20 March, 5.30-10pm. See Facebook group “Board Gaming in Golden Bay”.

OUR ANNUAL WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE is on again. Assemble at 1pm up at Tarakohe, ride commences 2pm. Helmets must be worn.

TUESDAY 7 MARCH

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WHANAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre. See advert to the right for all the details..

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

THE RIVER INN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAKAKA

March 3rd, 4th, 5th

Friday night: Jam Session

Saturday: Walk-ups and guests, 11am-5.30pm

Saturday Night: Jam session and guests

Sunday: Walk-ups and guests, 11am-2.30pm

EVERYONE WELCOME

Musicians and singers from all over NZ Entry: $5 per day (evenings free)

Plenty of motorhome and camping sites (available at a small charge)

For more info/inquiries

phone or text Karen 027 782 7494

U3A welcomes Craig Potton MNZM, well-known photographer, conservationist and publisher, who will present

“Rewilding of Mind and Place”, an illustrated talk examining an opening of our hearts and minds to the wild within and without.

Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 17 March, 10.30am

All welcome – non-members a gold coin please.

Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant

MARCH

techno collective & Friends

Friday 3rd March

4:00 The Amazing Maurice (PG) FINAL

8:00 Knock at the Cabin (M) Friday Night Horror!!

Saturday 4th

7:30 The Big Bike Film Night (G)

Sunday 5th

2:00 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Touring (G) $20

5:00 We Are Still Here (M) FINAL

8:00 Tár (M)

Wednesday 8th

5:30 Tár (M) FINAL

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 4th MARCHFEST - Founders Park Nelsonrelease of the TANIWHA! Hazy manuka beer.

Sun 5th BACK OF BEYOND - Craig Denham, Nathan Torvic and friends. Excellent folk. 8pm, $15

Sun 12th TATTLETALE SAINTS - 8pm, $15

Wed 15th HAMMERS & HORSESHAIR - $25 presales at eventfinda or $30 door.

Thu 16th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 18th DESOTOS, $15

Sat 25th TOM RODWELL, $15 for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 3 March until Tuesday 7 March

Friday: Light winds with sea breezes along some coasts. Cloud developing with a few showers, especially about the ranges in the afternoon. Warm for a time

Saturday: Light winds, tending southerly. Cloudy with scattered rain with isolated heavier falls about the ranges. Clearing in the evening

Sunday: Southerlies. Fine and cloudy intervals. Isolated showers developing on some ranges

Monday: Southerlies gradually dying away. Cloudy with a few showers, mainly about the ranges

Tuesday: Northerlies developing and freshening later. Mainly fine although cloud thickening later with showers developing over Kahurangi

Alvaro Moreno, Sam Reynolds, Devious Monk, misko

A Q & A session follows with the film maker Peter Blasdale and subject Des Molloy

This charming 4-bdrm home will have you nesting in no time! Solid features befitting the 1950’s era, with thorough maintenance securing its future. Open plan living, sunroom, polished wooden floors, inbuilt fireplace & lots of storage, & outdoors is a shed & dble garage & lots of space for the kids to kick a ball. Ref: GB3929 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or

JUST SEVEN MINUTES FROM COLLINGWOOD!

OPEN

& estuary, within a very tidy, established garden, plus some lush bush & a small stream to the rear. The house has recently had a new roof & is presented in a very tidy condition. The interior, while original, is in a good condition & you could easily make your mark on the property to become your family home OR the family get -away! So, seven minutes to Collingwood or even less to Pakawau Beach…..coffee….fishing….coffee….fishing….? Ref: GB3927 James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

CUTE TOWN HOUSE

OPEN HOME Sunday 12.30 - 1.30pm

42 MEIHANA STREET, TĀKAKA

$675,000

The location of this home is ideal for either a family or for those wishing to downsize as it is easy walking distance to Takaka township & both primary & high schools but what is even better is the great rural outlook from the back patio. The back garden with its fertile soil has great vegetable beds where you are able to grow everything you need to eat fresh throughout the year, & an assortment of native & flowering plants & herbs abound. The house has 3 cosy bedrooms with built-in wardrobes & lots of hallway storage space. The open plan living area & patio at the rear of the home has a great rural outlook. Call me. Ref: GB3932 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

OTHER OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND:

30 MEIHANA STREET, TĀKAKA

$665,000 GB3922 Sunday 11.00 to 11.30pm

822 ABEL TASMAN DRIVE, PŌHARA Deadline Sale: 12pm 23.03.23 (NSP)

This once vibrant café & bar is now looking for a new owner &/or operator. The property sits in arguably the best location in Pohara, right across the road from the beach, the camp & within coo-ee of the numerous holiday & permanent properties in this popular area. Built in 2007 with a lovely indoor-outdoor flow, large hardwood decks roll out of the building to a sunken garden bar area. Chattels avail. including kitchen, bar equipment, tables & chairs etc.

Circumstances have changed for the current owner so this property must be sold!

Call me for further information. Ref: GBC3930

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

50 MEIHANA STREET, TĀKAKA

$735,000 GB3908 Sunday 12.00 to 12.30pm