The GB Weekly - 24 March 2023

Old Thumpers get back on track

Following last year’s rescheduled Old Thumpers, the classic scramble roared back into its traditional March slot last Sunday.

Less than four months after November’s event, the vintage motorcycles, along with their riders and supporters, descended on Allan and Shelley Palmer’s farm in Ōnekakā.

While modern motorcycle technology continues to push boundaries, Old Thumpers celebrates engineering from a by-gone era: all participating machines must be pre-1980s, twin shock, air cooled, and fitted with drum brakes. The event doesn’t feature wheel-towheel, flat-out racing; it’s all about showcasing old bikes, sharing experiences with friends and having fun – lots of fun.

Epitomising the spirit of the annual meet, the three Griffith brothers – Aaron, Karl, and

Shane – have been bringing their classic bikes to Old Thumpers for more than 20 years.

In between races, The GB Weekly caught up with the trio of enthusiasts to find out what draws them back year after year.

“Vintage is so cool – much more fun than modern racing,” said Shane, who hand-builds, restores and maintains a fleet of 10 vintage motorcycles at home in Marlborough. He brought four of them to this year’s event –three Yamahas and a Honda.

Younger brother, and Ōnekakā farmer, Aaron admitted to some sibling rivalry, light-heartedly claiming “the youngest is the fastest”, but stressed that Old Thumpers was not about winning races. “It’s all about the social side of things.”

For the eldest, Karl, Sunday marked a return to action after a four-year hiatus following a

serious accident. It’s a reminder that the sport is not without its risks; in fact, all three Griffith brothers have at one time been airlifted from the track. “We’re big supporters of the Westpac Helicopter,” said Shane.

Their support crew, aka wives and partners, were all sporting matching Team Griffith T-shirts as they refuelled the riders with sandwiches and Jet Planes, “the only food required on race day,” said Shane’s wife Zarna.

Making himself heard above the roar of the bikes, PA announcer Paul Sangster helped to keep the riders on schedule and regularly reeled off the long list of sponsors who make the event possible. He could even be heard down at the distant start line where, as always, official race starter Steve Webster was on duty. “This is my thirtieth in 29 years. I missed the first one,” said Steve, while keeping a row of

revved-up bikers behind the bungy cord.

At the end of the morning session, Ben Smith, who along with his partner Lola Clouston and the Old Thumpers committee organised the event, was pleased with the number of entrants, which he said was “around 80”. He understood that problems with the Cook Strait ferries had reduced the number of North Island riders, but said some had flown down and were participating on borrowed machines.

Over a lunchtime pit stop, Bruce Ferguson – one of the few North Island entrants to make the journey – said he had booked the ferry crossing “months ago”. Travelling with his wife Coral, a caravan, and two of his classic BSA motorcycles on a three-week holiday, the “superveteran”...

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Riders pilot their vintage motorcycles around one of the bends at last Sunday’s Old Thumpers classic scramble in Ōnekakā.

Photo: Jo Richards.

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...rider explained the attraction of the event. “The people are good, with the right attitude – to ride and have fun.”

In a break from the usual tradition, Sunday evening’s celebration was held at The River Inn, where tales were exchanged, and trophies handed out.

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Best of British: Ru Kraal; Top Small Bore: Paul McGurk; Top Mid Bore: Ashton Oliver; Top Big Bore: Bevan Wilson; Pre-75: Sam Snushell; Pre-71: Lachlan Westrupp; Pre-65: Bruce Ferguson; Veterans: Craig Wassell; Supervets: Neville Curran; Ian Stanford Memorial: James Hoogenboezem; Vin Orr Trophy: Brent Daniels; Hard Luck: Kevin Ryan; The Old Thumpers Grand Champion Trophy: Tristan Graham for riding good all day and helping us putting in a lot of work behind the scenes.

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with the way it turned out. “The day went wonderfully with clean racing, no injuries, and track conditions were perfect with excellent weather.”

Speaking on behalf of the Griffith “boys”, Zarna echoed Ben’s thoughts. “We had a fabulous day. A big thanks to all involved, [we] hope everyone’s bikes and bodies survived another thumping. All round ripper of a weekend.”

Flower power to fight Myeloma

RONNIE SHORT

Jessica Moleta is holding a Multiple Myeloma Awareness fundraiser at the Living Arts Gallery in Tukurua this weekend. She will make bouquets of flowers and red velvet cupcakes to sell, plus red ribbon pins for koha (donation).

“I always wanted to do a flower fundraiser, for anything,” said Jess. “I thought last year I wanted to do one, but I didn’t have the right resources. So, I waited.”

As it turns out, March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, and this year Jess is ready. All proceeds from her sales will go towards research and the facilities that care for myeloma patients.

Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. Although it can’t be cured, it is treatable. Treatment can often help control symptoms and improve quality of life.

Upon discovering that each different type of cancer is represented by a colour, Jess became aware that burgundy is the colour for multiple myeloma.

Being the florist she is, Jess sought a suitable flower to represent myeloma and came up with red dahlia. She then found that red dahlias symbolise “perseverance and the ability to overcome”.

Jess is well aware of just how much perseverance and strength is required to endure cancer treatment, due to her mum being diagnosed with multiple myeloma last year.

It all started when her mum had several blood tests that kept returning as anaemic, before the specialist asked about any family history of cancer. The family soon realised that multiple myeloma had shown itself across three generations on the maternal side.

Part of the treatment process involves blood transfusion. Jess also wants to “open people up” to the idea of donating blood and plasma. “That can be really helpful, not just for cancer patients,” she said.

As one of the creatives in the Living Arts collective, Jess sells bouquets of fresh or dried flowers and knitted items. She calls her business “Past, Present and Fuchsia” (which can be found on Facebook).

“My intention is to carry on with this idea and fundraise annually in March, when my red dahlias are in bloom.”

Jess’s fundraiser will run from 10am-4.30pm, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at Living Arts Gallery.

Bay teachers join national strike

Local teachers joined colleagues from across New Zealand last Thursday in a day of strike action.

It meant that all five Golden Bay schools were closed as staff took the streets calling for better pay and work conditions. Although some kindergarten teachers also took part in the protest, operations were largely unaffected.

In Tākaka a group of teachers along with some students rallied at the Village Green. Placards highlighted their demands which, in addition to salary increases, include the need to ensure manageable workloads, provide better support for students and teaching staff, and increase staffing to facilitate smaller class sizes.

Secondary school teachers may down-tools again next Wednesday should union leaders fail to come to an agreement with the Government over pay and conditions. The Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) members were due to hold a vote this week on whether to hold another day-long strike.

Jessica Moleta is hosting a Multiple Myeloma Awareness fundraiser at the Living Arts Gallery this weekend. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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The teachers’ protest at Tākaka Village Green. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

April Fool’s Day at the Mussel

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Theatre thanks its supporting cast

Recently Mohua Menzshed helped us out at The Village Theatre. They painted the floor under the chairs and got rid of the rust on the seat uprights. We are now looking very smart thanks to you wonderful men. Thanks are also due to NBS who kindly paid for the materials.

We are so grateful to all those in our community who support The Village Theatre. Please keep coming to the movies, we need you!

Tish Potter for The Village Theatre Committee

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Two bands from Iron Works Road, Ōnekakā, are travelling hundreds of metres to play music at the Mussel Inn on April Fool’s Day.

“Itchy and Scratchy” are a two-piece band playing original indie pop songs. They are: Shān Gatrell and Clive Garlick.

The Forge – made up of local fools Charlotte Squire, Beryl and Flyde, Brian Smith, Richard Gall and Mark Stillwell – play a mix of 70s and 80s dance hits, plus Golden Bay-flavoured originals.

“Prepare to dance. We’re looking forward to playing some soul stirring originals and classic hits that you can’t help but sing along to,” says Charlotte.

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Hello GB Community – The Peaceable Kin-dom’s famous garage sale is about to happen again soon. All proceeds go to The Peaceable Kin-dom Animal Rescue. So, if you have some treasures you would like to donate to a worthy cause, we will happily take them off your hands and hopefully sell them to boost the Kin-dom’s coffers. We are happy to collect from you – anything saleable, in good condition is greatly appreciated. Nothing we might have to dump please. Message me at kindomlouise@gmail.com and we can arrange pick up, or you can leave items on the pallets at the “drop off zone” on the grass outside 18 Rototai Road. Thank you in advance.

Louise Amitrano for The Peaceable Kin-dom

Climate change: Northern hemisphere must act

The headlines in the press this week are all about the coming elections being focused on climate change, and how our nation’s population must get behind the global effort to reduce carbon emissions.

I disagree. The elections in October should focus on the economy, health, safety, jobs, and welfare of the population, with the cost of living in a time of acute inflation.

New Zealand’s effort to reduce carbon emissions, methane and other polluting gasses, in order to influence the climate

change, will have absolutely no effect on the global situation. We are wasting emotion, time, money, and energy in trying to set an example of good world citizenship. Our little population of five million, should not have to sacrifice our standard of living and livelihood on setting an example to the world’s eight billion who do not appear to care.

The Northern hemisphere population creates 90 per cent of global emissions.

The fact that 100 years ago, in 1913, the world population was only two billion, supports the claim that human population growth is the major cause of current climate change.

Reg Turner

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Learning for sustainable living

SLC educator and gardener extraordinaire Sol Morgan tells The GB Weekly, “We are continuously thinking about how to evolve our education courses for adults to make them more sustainable. We now have three courses on offer this autumn, in place of our longer 11-week sustainable living course.”

Community Resilience, 11-14 April, $400.

Designed for members of any community, neighbourhood, city, hapu, or group, with a common goal of creating resilience for their people and land. Especially aimed at community leaders, council members, community organisations, and those who want to understand how we can all be focused on community stability, resilience, and sustainability. Sol says, “The course is ideal for those wishing to help themselves and their neighbours become more resilient from the ground up. The focus is on community organisations – but with common sense land use and social design.”

Introduction to Sustainable Living, 17-21 April, $500.

Designed to provide “a snippet” of key aspects of the SLC’s longer 11-week course, it covers natural building, permaculture principles, personal sustainability, sustainable eating, and organic growing. As well as local knowledgeable tutors, the course will incorporate guest speakers with specialities in many aspects of sustainable living. The course theory is supported by local field trips to examples of sustainable living and practices. “Most people who have done our longer course find it a lifechanging experience and investment,” says Sol. “This course is a taster for those who wish to know more about sustainable living, in a condensed time period.”

Natural Building, 24-27 April, $400.

Students can expect to combine natural building theory, field trips, and hands-on practice under the guidance of tutor Rita Scholten. Students will learn about the high toxicity of

SLC educator Sol Morgan in his garden. Photo: Rosa Volz.

modern building techniques and explore sustainable building alternatives. Says Sol, “Students will experience working with cob, light earth, and loose straw, building beautiful bottle walls and plastering techniques. Right now, the cost of building [in NZ] including acquiring resources is significant and increasing. Earth building is a tried and tested ancient technique which produces relatively low cost (but time expensive) structures.” The courses all include morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea, and are well priced. Sol mentions that “if you are cashstrapped and still wish to attend – please talk to us. We are here to serve the community.”

For more information visit https://www.gbslc.org/

Are you interested in practical, sustainable living techniques, and want to learn more in your own backyard? Then read on. This April there are three new one-week courses on offer at the Sustainable Living Centre (SLC).

Kia ora whānau

• 18 February: A good member of the public returned a found wallet containing $800 cash. The elderly owner was very pleased to get it back.

Other found property currently held by Police include a pounamu taonga/necklace, a set of tramping poles, a kid’s scooter, a goldcoloured ring with writing on it, and a number of pairs of glasses (prescription and non prescription).

• A few concerned members of the public have mentioned people not being as careful as they ought to be at Give Way and Stop signs around the bay. Police have written a number of $150 infringements for these offences lately in the hope of changing driver behaviours. As you can imagine it is not welcomed by the offending drivers but if it prevents just one crash, then it is worth it. Please observe the road rules including any temporary measures whilst repair work is being undertaken. These laws are there to keep you and other road users/workers safe. Last year, 378 people died on our roads. That is more than one per day. A child was almost run over at the high school zebra crossing last week. The driver received a fine, but most

importantly it is a sobering lesson to us all to be extra careful around this busy area in the mornings and afternoons.

• 26 February: A 53-year-old local male was charged with refusing blood after becoming intoxicated and attempting to drive his motor vehicle. He has since appeared in court and been fined $1000 and disqualified for over 12 months.

• 2 March: Keys were removed from a motorboat in Ligar Bay overnight.

• 11 March: A 36-year-old Southland male was forbidden to drive and warned for being in possession of undersize paua.

• 20 March: Police are investigating recent senseless disorder. A number of letterboxes were stolen/damaged along Commercial Street, Tākaka overnight and in the last month quite a number of burnouts have been done at various locations around the place. If you witness this sort of stuff occurring please call 111 and if able, take a photo of those responsible so we can pay them a visit and modify their poor behaviour.

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RURAL VIEWS: Fish Passage Project

JOYCE WYLLIE

The Tasman Fish Passage Project is progressing in Golden Bay, to ensure that fish can pass safely up all waterways in our district.

The project is jointly funded by the government’s Jobs for Nature programme, Tasman District Council, and the Ministry for the Environment, with Kūmānu Environmental contracted for the field work. The goal is to improve fish diversity and abundance and give “Tasman fish a leg up”.

The key focus is assessing any in-stream structures (like culverts) on private land and completing any remediation work required. The project is currently in year two of five, after Jobs for Nature was initiated to create nature-based jobs to “benefit the environment while supporting on-going economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic”.

Focus areas for year one was valleys around Tapawera and Motueka, and now teams have been visiting properties around Collingwood. By completion at five years, the project expects to have completed 4,350 assessments. If fish cannot pass, the team tries to fix the problem and restore passage using materials like rubber aprons, mussel spat rope, and baffles. It is expected there will be over 1,500 of these remediations done.

Our farm at Kaihoka has now been done, with the team taking a number of days to walk over the property. Private land is not so private now with Google Maps. Before anyone came on to the property, a map was generated with 57 white dots on it, each dot being a site identified as a “possible in-stream structure”. After the investigation, we now have a colourful map of the farm with different coloured dots on it. Sixteen green dots, that have been checked and “considered not currently a barrier”. Twelve blue dots, “surveyed and considered a natural ford”, so no problem. Sixteen orange or red dots, representing sites that were marked as possible in-stream structures from aerial photography, “but a visual survey determined it was not a possible in-stream structure”. A couple of yellow dots, signifying “no likely aquatic habitat upstream”. And importantly, 11 green dots with a black line, “surveyed and remediated as a structure was found that posed a barrier to fish”.

The report we received also contained the good news that “visual encounter surveys” of sites on our farm “showed fish abundance were relatively high in their experience throughout the property”. Species identified by the team included banded kōkopu, inanga, eels, kōura, and “unidentified bullies”.

With the remediations carried out, there will now be “better connectivity between streams for these fish communities to populate and increase diversity”. We were thanked for allowing

access to our property and for “being considerate of our native fish species”. Good to have a positive outcome.

The Fish Passage report will now pass into our Farm Environment Plan paperwork, as evidence of our stewardship of the property. The Fish Passage folk will pass on to more farms to continue their work. And fish will now pass more freely up Kaihoka waterways

A passage allows fish to pass through a culvert. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Big field of racers at Kaihoka MX

JOYCE WYLLIE

Kaihoka Lakes Road saw one of its busiest weekends recently when another successful motocross (MX) event was held at the Ferguson farm, 17-19 March.

The 129 riders included many from Blenheim, Murchison, and Christchurch, who raced alongside local Golden Bay entrants. This year, women made up nearly 20 per cent of the field.

Conditions were very dry so the track was watered on the days before the event in order to keep the dust to a minimum. There were 12 classes over five rounds, all completed before Sunday’s three feature races.

Andrew Ferguson lives on the farm and was “thrilled to be riding again after some years off”, racing on his 2001 Suzuki RM125. The bike had just had a complete motor swap into a new frame, with his original plastics and graphics from 22 years ago. He was a standout rider in the clubman class, on one of only three Suzuki bikes in the entire field.

Travis Langford from Tākaka said, “It’s a real team effort to get everything ready to a high standard.”

Ellie Harvey and Bryan Heaphy from Nelson Motorcycle Club worked hard;

Ellie is the first woman president. Joy James organised the flag marshals and food; ProMed were the medics; Ablution Solutions provided toilets; Laura Sixtus prepared the food and served coffee from her cart. The track preparation, power harrowing and regrassing afterwards was a team effort, with Travis Langford, Cameron Strange, and David, Andrew and Julie-Anne Ferguson.

For Travis, it’s a full week of organising, plus racing three days straight, then moving his heavy machinery back to Kotinga.

Simone Dacombe convenes the “MX Ladies” group, which encourages women riders; this was her first Kaihoka experience. She finished third in the women’s class, and enthused about the weekend, saying it was “the best”, with great scenery, big jumps, and “a positive social vibe”. She said she “loved seeing families all involved with dad’s racing,

then removing their helmets to cheer their kids on”.

The club appreciates the excellent venue on the Ferguson farm for racing, relaxing, spectating, and camping. Now the dust has settled, all is quiet, and the utes, trailers, and vans have all headed out the gate, their farm has returned to the usual peaceful rural place.

KAIHOKA LAKES MX 2023 RESULTS

First place-getters in each section: Clubman, Hunter Griffith. Feature Senior, Nic Darcy. Junior 8-12 85, Kase Shuttleworth. Junior 13-16 85, Kelly Spencer. Feature Junior, Wills Harvey. Junior 12-16 125, Wills Harvey. Ladies 12-16, Milla Dahlenburg. Ladies Senior, Stacey Emms. Feature 3, Carter Ross. Mini-Clutched, Carter Ross. Mini-Unclutched, Finn Towse. MX1, Luke Heaphy. MX2, Luke Heaphy. Vets 40-49, Shaun McFadden. Vets 50+, Dan Shallcrass.

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Victor 4 Company was an infantry company that was part of New Zealand’s contribution to the Vietnam War. Victor 4 was in Vietnam from May 1969 to May 1970, and was part of the 6th Royal Australian Regiment/New Zealand (ANZAC) Battalion.

Victor 4 Company left for Malaysia in November 1968 and were based at Terendak Camp, a large British base just north of Malacca. This is where we underwent our pre-deployment training in the Malaysian jungle, learning all the skills before departing for Vietnam. This gave us the appropriate training and experience to firstly accept the conditions that the jungle environment could throw at us, and secondly the military skills to operate effectively and quietly in that environment. Individual weapon training and tactical skills were adapted to suit the Vietnam situation, as we were to learn on arrival that we would be up against a determined and formidable North Vietnam Army and Vietcong force.

The company, made up of three platoons, was named Victor 4 Company, to fall in line with the numbering of the companies that had deployed in previous years. On 8 May 1969, we departed Terendak Camp in a convoy of buses for

Changi Air Force Base in Singapore, where we were airlifted by RNZAF Hercules to Vung Tau in Vietnam. The excitement soon subsided, as we deplaned onto the tarmac in the country where we were to spend the next 12 months. From Vung Tau we were taken by truck to Nui Dat – a hill feature that was home for a very large Australian and New Zealand force, made up of artillery, infantry, engineers, and SAS units.

During the 12 months in Vietnam, we suffered six of our company Killed in Action, one Died on Active Service, with 13 others Wounded on Active Service. It is these men that we gather bi-annually (or as in recent years – annually) to remember, and the 76 members of Victor 4 Company who have died since returning home in November 1970.

The Pōhara reunion, held last week, was attended by 30 members including wives and partners, where much fun, reminiscing, and the partaking of the golden ale was had. We toured the local and historical sites of Golden Bay and held a unique memorial service at the Tākaka Memorial Gardens. After three days of renewed comradery, the group departed for their various homes around New Zealand and Australia, agreeing to meet in 2024 in Rarotonga.

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Some of the Victor 4 Veterans at the memorial service in Tākaka Memorial Gardens. Photo: Submitted.

Riders rev up at the start of a race at the recent Kaihoka motocross event. Photo: Supplied.

Lawn bowls

Goats win in season curtain-raiser

The Stella Smith Memorial bowling tournament was played on 16 and 17 March. Fortunately, the weather held for the 12 ladies teams from the Nelson Tasman area who competed at the two-day tournament hosted by the Tākaka and Pōhara bowling clubs. The clubs would like to thank NBS for their generous sponsorship.

Winners of the first day, at the Tākaka green, were Julie Hall, Margaret Eames and Melva Forrest from Wakefield. Winners on the second day, at the Pōhara green, were a team from Stoke made up of Rae Peterson, Trish Campbell and Lois Schwass.

RESULTS

BRIDGE

15 March. Pōhara Pairs Session 1: N/S: P Panzeri/J Edmondson 61.67%; E Bradshaw/A Telford 52.50%; A Foreman/T Packard 51.25%. E/W: R McDonald/J Cooper 65.83%; A Gray/L Bradley 50.42%; P Wilson/B Wilson 50.42%. H/cap: N/S: P Panzeri/J Edmondson 59.67%; R Smith/P Nelson 55%; E Bradshaw/A Telford 50.50%;. E/W: R McDonald/J Cooper 66.08%; A Gray/L Bradley 57.92%; P Wilson/B Wilson 50.92%.

GOLF

14 March. 2nd LGU (Nett): M Solly 72, C Le Comte 72. Closest to pin: 3/12 B Miller, 9/18 D Gardiner.

15 March. Stableford: S Kerr 38, R Dyce 38, M Dixon 37. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Heuvel, 4/13 8/17 R Dyce, 9/18 W Collie. Twos: M Dixon, G Allen. Best gross: R Dyce.

18 March. Nett: R Dyce 65, M Dixon 67, R Young 68. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Young, 4/13 R Davis, 8/17 G Rowe, 9/18 R Heuvel. Twos: W Collie, R Heuvel, R Dyce (x2), M Dixon, R Davis, J Crocker. Happy wanderer: J Garner. Best gross: W Collie 72.

Pre-season football kicked off at Tākaka’s Rec Park last Saturday with Golden Bay AFC hosting friends and rivals Wakefield FC.

A Masters tie was followed by a 1st XI clash with the Marble Mountain Shield at stake.

GBAFC Stingrays, now the club’s representatives in the Masters competition, took on the visitors in a noon kick-off.

Led by Rob Anderson, this was the first competitive outing for the revamped side and they got off to a good start, creating several scoring opportunities in the first 30 minutes but could not find the back of the net. Somewhat against the run of play, Wakefield managed to score twice before half-time leaving the home side with it all to do in the second half. After the restart, the Stingrays, rallied by their skipper, showed more composure, with Pew Singh marshalling the back line, Peter Van der Meer creating some excellent passes, and Sam Hopley and Chris von Roy showing class up front. But despite the home side’s spirit and determination, the match ended with the visitors winning 4-2.

The lively game served as a tasty appetiser for the main course – the battle between Golden Bay’s Mountain Goats and Wakefield’s 1st XI for the Marble Mountain Shield.

Under coach Alex Luckett the Goats have been training hard and it showed: within minutes of the start, the home side opened the scoring – and the goals kept flowing, with the Van der Meer siblings Tim and Sam both scoring in quick succession.

It took the Goats a little bit longer to find the net in the second half, but it was worth the wait. A standout performance from Lee McKenna saw the newcomer score a hat-trick and register two assists in the 9-2 victory which effectively put Wakefield to the sword and secured the Shield for GBAFC.

The day’s recipients of the Player of the Match awards, which for senior teams this season are dedicated to the memory of Roli Muntwyler, were Graham Smith and Lee McKenna. Tomorrow at noon, Golden Bay again plays host to a visiting club, with the Shield Maidens playing Nelson Suburbs Swans while the Stingrays take on Nelson Suburbs Masters.

Stoke team: from left, Rae Peterson, Trish Campbell and Lois Schwass. Photo: Submitted.

Wakefield team: from left, Julie Hall, Margaret Eames and Melva Forrest. Photo: Submitted.

Goats skipper Danyon Fleming and coach Alex Luckett show off the Marble Mountain Shield. Photo: Submitted.

GBAFC Goats’ Alex Luckett in action against Wakefield FC 1st XI in last Saturday’s Marble Mountain Shield clash. Photo: Submitted.

Function meets art at new exhibition

A newly opened exhibition at Art Vault is one to delight locals and visitors alike. This is the third exhibition organised to coincide with the Go Wild With Weaving event which takes place in Collingwood over Easter.

Designed to showcase the work of the tutors, it also includes a diverse range of over 100 baskets and woven objects from other artists near and far. Director Grant Knowles calls it a “national/ international show”, with at least half of the contributing artists hailing from other parts of the country and even one from the United States. “This is an exhibition that can sit happily in a high-end gallery anywhere in New Zealand; in fact, it could probably sit in a fancy gallery in New York, it’s so good.”

Exhibits include a mix of traditional and contemporary objects, from baskets and hats to sculptural works, and the innovative use of a wide range of materials. Traditional harakeke and willow sit alongside more unusual organic fibres such as fig root, lancewood, and seaweed, and inorganic materials including plastic, metal, and recycled rubber.

Grant says the event has

gone beyond just the functional. “It’s now ‘function meets art’, completely left field. In some of the pieces the artists have really pushed those contemporary boundaries, rather than sticking to the old regime of what they normally do.”

Grant believes that due to the large number of local basket artists and weaving workshops, Golden Bay has now become a known destination for basket weaving in New Zealand.

“These artists have inspired other people through their teaching. And I think that whole collective of co-creation has also given this exhibition a special unique flavour.”

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Hahna Reed, who is part of the curatorial team of three along with Grant and his son Ananda Knowles, also believes there is something special happening in this show. “There’s a lot of excitement,” she says. “I especially recognise the excellence in the weaving. I’m excited to see how we can support the weaving community going forward. The main thing is that we continue to support diversity in the arts, in whatever form that will take.”

Go Wild With Weaving exhibition. Art Vault, 57 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm daily until 17 April (open Easter Sunday).

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Unpacking some of the woven objects for the exhibition are, from left, gallery director Grant Knowles, curator Hahna Reed and Ananda Knowles. Photo: Anita Peters.

ANITA PETERS

Billy ready to serve community as JP

JOYCE WYLLIE

A Justice of the Peace (JP) carries an important role in the community, and a new JP has been appointed in Golden Bay. Kimberley (Billy) Kerrisk was recently sworn in at Nelson District Court.

Becoming a JP is quite the process, to assure the community that the nominee has passed the ultimate test of being a person of good standing. Nominations for appointments are only accepted from the Member of Parliament (MP) for the electorate where the nominee resides.

Nominees must be New Zealand citizens or residents; listed on the electoral roll; must have a good command of both written and spoken English; must be confident computer users; must declare all criminal convictions and not be bankrupt; and letters of support are required from two community groups where the nominee does volunteer work.

The process involves a nomination form, interview, and provisional approval by the Associate Minister of Justice. Following that is face-to-face and online training, and an online test. Once an application has been signed off by the GovernorGeneral, the new JP is sworn in by a district court judge. This entire process could take at least 12 months. JPs are appointed under the Justice of the Peace Act 1957, the Justice of the Peace Amendment Act 2017, and swear an oath to bear allegiance to His Majesty the King and his heirs.

Being a JP is a big responsibility. There is also an option for selected JPs to train to become a Judicial JP, which involves a different set of skills, more in-depth training, and understanding of the judicial system and the Acts it operates under.

Billy chose to become a JP so that she “might give back to the Golden Bay community, which supported her so well since she moved here in 1991”.

She is well-known in the Bay and has worked in kiwifruit, on dairy farms, and in cafés. But she said that it was her job at the Bainham Store, when Lorna Langford caught her up on the history, the area, the people, and their stories, that gave her “a sense of belonging”.

During her time in Golden Bay, Billy has been involved in a long list of organisations: Rural Women New Zealand; Collingwood Volunteer Fire Brigade, for five years; she helped at pony club; was a founding member of Collingwood Squash Club, fundraising to build the courts; involved in Plunket and then Playcentre for 10 years; Home and School Association at GBHS for years while her three daughters were there; A&P Show steward and pony judge; and has appeared on stage with the drama society in various musicals and plays. She is regional co-ordinator for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, supporting Pink Ribbon appeals and initiating her “Let’s Get Plastered for Breast Cancer” project.

Now, in addition to all that community involvement, Billy is ready and qualified to serve as JP. This means she is registered to witness signatures, take declarations, certify copies of original documents, and swearing or affirming of affidavits. Because Billy works all over the Bay, she is available in both Collingwood and Tākaka. Kimberley Kerrisk’s name will now be added to the JPs listed on the last page of our Golden Bay phone directory.

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Billy Kerrisk with her mother, Jennie Morris, after receiving her JP appointment at Nelson District Court. Photo: Supplied.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

BARRY Pomeroy and family wish to extend their thanks to all who gave flowers, cards, well wishes and donations after the loss of Gae. A big thank you to Joyce Wyllie, Erihapeti McPherson, Marsden House Funeral Services, and the ladies from the Collingwood Tavern. And thank you to all who came to celebrate Gae’s life with us at the funeral, your presence was felt and made it a perfect farewell for a “Lovely Lady.”

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

GOLDEN Bay Grey Power will be at FreshChoice on Tuesday 28 March for membership subscriptions.

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.

Mohua Golden Bay

$8,000 Community Grant 20th Round

The RSC Community Grant is again open to applicants. The purpose of the grant is to distribute $8000 biannually to cultural, philanthropic, charitable, sporting or educational organisations or any other purpose that benefits the Golden Bay community or a section of it.

Applications Close: Midday, Friday 31st March 2023

Application forms to be collected from the Country Store Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm & Sat: 9am – 12pm Contact Victoria 929 7519 admin@rsc.co.nz

EARLY DEADLINE ALERT

ADVERTISERS:

The GB Weekly Easter edition will be delivered a day early, on Thursday 6 April That means the deadline is also a day early: MONDAY 3 APRIL at 12pm

It is very important that you have your ads to us by 12pm on the Monday as we will not be able to accept any late ads due to print deadlines. Hop to it!

Need flowers for a special occasion? We deliver - call now 027 758 1138 or order online www.goldenbayflowers.co.nz

Drycleaning & Laundry service in the Bay!

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

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

PHONE 03 548 3473

mastervaletnelson.co.nz

monuments.co.nz

Rose Slow P 035259213

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Business Administration Position

We need an experienced business administrator to handle that and NZ customer relations for a couple of businesses we operate from here. It’s a flexible part-time contract role initially based in this Onekaka office, then available to be carried out remotely.

We need you to be competent with the MS suite, IT, and bookkeeping/accounting in general. Having a practical, get external things done experience in your background will be useful all around.

This is a free enterprise position so give Dick a call for more background information on what is intended and the remuneration to be adjusted for performance or, email your interest in confidence to: Calston Holdings admin@projectresource.co.nz, ph 0275 21 21 26.

ACUPUNCTURE, Roslind Gold ph 027 333 5006.

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.

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.

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

H e a l i n g w i t h G r a c e

New Zealand King Salmon are looking for a Fixed Term Operator in our Hatchery located near the beautiful Te Waikoropupū Springs.

Our people are talented and driven, and we are looking for someone equally as passionate to join our Tākaka team as Hatchery Operator. Tākaka Hatchery is the largest hatchery in New Zealand and is the base for our exceptional King Salmon specialised breeding programme producing the best quality eyed eggs. Tākaka is where it all starts and plays an important role in growing our salmon destined for international foodservice markets.

As a Hatchery Operator you will be trained to be involved in the day-to-day running of the hatchery, carrying out tasks such as brood stock selection, feeding, mortality control and extraction, weight sampling and all aspects of fish husbandry in line with Company performance targets and breeding programme. This position would be a 5 days on, 2 days off role, Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week, from April to July 2023. Being comfortable working outside, you will enjoy making your mark as part of a small and innovative team.

Please send the application to Lorena Arratia email lorena.arratia@kingsalmon.co.nz

Applications close 31st March 2023.

Support Worker/Coach

Permanent Part -Time (includes sleepovers & weekends)

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

The National DBT Service, located in Takaka, is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental Health programme (six beds) providing intensive D ialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

We are seeking flexible and open- minded individuals who are astute, empathetic and good listeners for casual or part-time shift work (various shifts 4- 8hrs during day/evening/night and weekends) Check out our webpage w w w tw m or g nz /ca r eer s for the full job description If you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an hourly pay rate above average, we would like to hear from you

If you are considering applying but are unsure of some details, please feel free to contact us directly at 03 525 9624 (ext 701) Te Whare Mahana (TWM) will invest in training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) to:

t w m o r g n z Application close:

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

• Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required

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

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

Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited

Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

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

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

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

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

BLINDS, Luxaflex® duettes, roller blockout, translucent or sunscreen, venetians and more. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for a free measure and quote, ph Tracey 027 440 0071.

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

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz

FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www. goldenbayflowers.co.nz. Teresa Brough Designer Florist. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432. FRUIT pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

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

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.

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?

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.

23 Haile Lane,

Pohara

27 Fraser Road, Rangihaeata

11:00 - 11:30am 1:00 -

2:00pm - 2:30pm

NZQA Qualified Property Manager 0275257229

Castaway Cottage a gorgeous character home offered for sale by Tender closing 18th April, 2pm

Just 6 mins walk from the beach, exuding 1950's charm, this three bedroom home has all mod cons including a heat pump, insulation and ceiling ventilation fan It's an absolute sun trap on the deck with stunning views of the garden The out buildings are convenient for storage, laundry and garden tools The garage can be set up for holiday visitors as a sleepout The extra parking area behind the house is perfect for anyone with a Boat or Motorhome A climb up the rocks provides a seat and a small view of the sea The local water system, the rich soil and microclimate all add to a gardeners dream

Make time for a beach walk when you come to view this spacious and tranquil property Considering it is only 2 4 hectares there are so many elements at play here Exploring inspires calm, from the light filled home, the dappled shade of mature trees, and the ever changing tidal ponds

This 1970's home has been well maintained and provides comfortable family living with two heatpumps and a fire three bedrooms a study a family bathroom two toilets, and a wrap around deck The basement has space for two vehicles and plenty of storage In practical terms, everything you need is here; 90,000l of stored drinking water; a two bay tractor shed with a lock up storeroom

35 Onekaka Iron Works Road || Deadline Sale, ending 6th April, 2pm

Waking up to the dawn chorus in this peaceful enclave you would be forgiven for thinking you re in a private suite at an eco lodge! Earthy tones, the sweet scent of oiled timber and the wilderness landscape protecting you from the wide world beyond - this is your Onekaka retreat, your own private Eco lodge!

Located in the heart of Golden Bay not far from the beaches and walks this area is renowned for, this 15 year old home sits well back from the road on fully fenced freehold land of 3226 sqm The bespoke design uses natural elements and a wall of glass to bring nature to your bedside to your fireside and even to your kitchen

F I N A L W E E K

These days it is extremely rare to have such a pristine bush clad North facing hillside come to the market so close to town, and so easily accessible with 2WD

While the Tui call and swoop, you can take in the view of Parapara Inlet from the building area and then explore the myriad of tracks throughout the surrounding Conservation lands Tui Ridge provides a blank canvas for you to develop as you wish Geotech report and land survey available

Whether you design and build a home or you prefer the simplicity of Tiny Home living this really is a chance like no other Meet Billy on site Sunday at 2:00pm

Set Date of Sale - Offers over $565,000

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

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.

For those of you looking for an elevated home in Golden Bay, set well back from the coastline, and still giving you a sparkling sea view, take a looky here!

Sea view cottage is just the tonic for a hard-earned retirement, and enjoys a private wee pozzie at the end of this quiet cul-de-sac, adjacent to a reserve Sitting here on the deck enjoying the view over Golden Bay, with glass in hand, you would be forgiven for thinking you are on holiday - and you might be but why not stay a while In addition to the double lock up garage there is a driveway down the side of the house for easy access to the gardens, and also to provide parking for your motorhome and fishing boat

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

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

TILER. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Tiling new bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Ph 027 576 1620.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

FOR rent: mid-April to 30 November 2023. Lovely, large and modern furnished studio. Suitable for single or couple. $300/week. Four kilometres from Tākaka township. Hospital around the corner. Ph 027 380 7773 or 027 369 7472.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

GARAGE sale. Saturday 25 March, 9am-3pm, 366 Abel Tasman Drive, Motupipi. Furniture, freezer, household items, children’s toys and more. Ph 027 247 5407.

COMBINED garage sale. Pakawau Hall, Saturday 25 March, 9am-1pm. Stall holders welcome, $10. More info ph 022 353 3110.

GARAGE sale. Saturday 25 March, 9am-2pm, 442 Glenview Road. Trendy quality clothes, sports equipment, garden tools, household goods.

SHEEP, nine Wiltshire self-shedding, Tākaka. One ram, eight females. Ph 021 556 806.

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

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

CURTAINS made from NZ’s leading textile fabrics. Call in and have a chat, we can work within your budget to transform your space. Imagine designs in Z Fuel stop, Tākaka, ph Tracey for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071.

TOYOTA Corolla Allex 2005. New WOF, regularly serviced. $4300 ono. Ph 525 8771, txt 021 0264 1981.

Earthly Greens

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

FOUND. Pale ginger cat, maybe around 10 years old, very friendly. Found in East Tākaka. Please ph GB Animal Welfare 525 9494.

WANTED / Hiahia

TŌTARA, matai and other native logs, or milled timber, now being purchased by leading West Coast native timber supplier, minimum 600mm diameter, subject to MPI and other legal permissions. Please ph 021 0254 4910.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

SMALL rural property to purchase. Txt 027 278 2128.

THREE + -bedroom/sleepout(s) (sleeps four-five), within 15 minutes from town, for six months from May/June. House/ farmsit/lease possibility too. Enquiry from five adults, oneyear-old baby, and a dog. Ph Annika 021 343 260.

RUSSELL Matthews, retired gentle bloke, is requiring a single -bedroom self-contained dwelling in a very quiet country location in Golden Bay. Also open to sharing living space with a friend. Good references. Ph 027 271 3222.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

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

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday nights are pizza nights, 5-7.30pm, dine in or takeaway. Ph 524 8194.

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

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

LANGFORD STORE, Bainham. Open 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 will be exceptionally closed from Friday 31 March to Wednesday 5 April. Current opening hours: Thursday to Monday, weather permitting, 11am-5pm. Totaranui hill, ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com

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

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly – 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 at 10am. Harvest Festival to be held at East Tākaka Church. See advert on next page.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 24 MARCH

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

SATURDAY 25 MARCH

SALSA SOCIAL PLUS, 7.30pm, Kotinga Hall. $5+ small supper plate. Kevin 027 510 7483.

TUESDAY 28 MARCH

GOLDEN BAY GREY POWER will be at FreshChoice for membership subscriptions.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 29 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 30 MARCH

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

LATER EVENTS

ROCKVILLE MUSEUM OPEN DAY, Easter Sunday, 9 April, 10am-3pm.

BOARD GAMES: at Ōnekakā Hall, Saturday 1 April, 12-5pm. GB Community Services Hall, Monday 17 April, 5.30-10pm. Facebook group “Board Gaming in Golden Bay.”

SATURDAY 25TH MARCH

SATURDAY 1ST APRIL layers of lambi kitty

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL

singer songwriter showcase

SATURDAY 15TH APRIL roots ‘n dub t.r & friends

FRIDAY 21ST APRIL roots & fruits w/ galanjah

SATURDAY 29TH APRIL lysergic sound delequents

Programmes to listen out for:

Paradise Delay

Benn Robinson explores the world of Electronic Music, and shares insights into the role it played in his recovery from a breakdown. Look forward to the mid-week breakdown on Paradise Delay, Wednesdays at 11pm with new content every 2 weeks

Nelson Film Society

Join Eleanor and Susanne as they preview upcoming films showing at The Nelson Film Society, Tuesday nights at the Suter Theatre. Airs Saturday mornings at 11.40 and replays Monday afternoons at 3.00.

Fresh FM is all-inclusive and welcomes people from our diverse communities to create radio programmes By, For and About your community, in your own language and about topics that are important to you and your community. Please contact motueka@freshfm.net for information. Full training and support is provided.

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

The GB Weekly will be delivered on Thursday 6 April. Deadline is Monday 3 April at 12pm.

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 24 until Tuesday 28 March

Friday: Light winds, tending northerly. Mainly fine apart from cloudy areas in western areas later.

Saturday: Northwesterlies freshening. Rain soon developing over Kahurangi and spreading elsewhere later.

Sunday: Southwesterlies. A few showers in the west at first otherwise fine and mild by afternoon.

Monday: Westerlies freshening. Fine at first, but cloud increasing later with a few showers in the west.

Tuesday: Southeasterlies developing. Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain likely at times, clearing later.

ST ANDREWS IN THE BAY extends a very warm welcome to our Harvest Festival Service to be held in the East Takaka Church on Sunday 26 March 2023

The service will start at 10.00am and will be followed by morning tea in the East Takaka Hall Please bring along fruit, veges or tinned food if fresh is not available. Donated food will be shared between the Food Bank and the GB Community Health Centre

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 25th TOM RODWELL - subversive blues/ calypso/gospel $15

Wed 29th ENDA KENNY – Irish Aussie folk, $15

Thu 30th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

APRIL

Sat 1st THE FORGE plus ITCHY & SCRATCHY, $10

Wed 5th RUTH WYAND, $15

Sat 8th KONTIKI for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Friday 24th March

4:00 Lion King: Disney Singalong (G)

8:00 Shazam: Fury of the Gods (M)

Saturday 25th

8:00 Fisherman’s Friends: One and All (PG) FINAL

Sunday 26th

5:00 Empire of Light (M)

8:00 The Whale (M)

Wednesday 29th

5:30 Shazam: Fury of the Gods (M) FINAL

Also, our ticket prices have gone up by $1.00 (except for child’s ticket) and members now pay just $13.

Education Trust Yoga For Emotional and Mental Wellbeing

Skills for self-care, unravel and release tension

Subsidised courses for the Golden Bay Community, Gold Coin donation only

Starting Tuesday 28th of March 4pm - 5pm 2022 (10 weeks course) Contact Debora O'Callaghan at: bayyoganz@gmail.com 0211858795

A SLICE OF PARADISE IN ROCKVILLE

Expressions of Interest are sought for this lovely 4 bedroom home with a large open plan living & dining area & modern kitchen. The bathroom has been renovated in recent years & the roof has been replaced. Several sheds & garages provide plenty of storage space. Lovely gardens & plenty of room for the whole family to relax or play! The rural outlook across farmland to the Wakamarama Ranges is stunning! The Vendors are awaiting Resource Consent for this proposed 5400sqm title, so contact me for further information or to register James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

Boundary lines indicative only

LOT 4 SOLLY ROAD, ROCKVILLE, COLLINGWOOD

$660,000

Expressions of Interest are also sought for this tidy property & home, proposed to be set on an approx. 5300sqm (just over half a hectare). While the Resource consent is not granted yet, the Vendors hope it won’t be far away. The home has 3 bdrms, a sep. lounge with a combined kitchen & dining room. The kitchen, while original, is in a tidy condition. The roof has recently been replaced & the garage provides plenty of storage. The area around the house is fully fenced with the rear paddock ready for the family pony or a few sheep or cattle.

Ref: GB3936

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

OCEANS OF OPPOR

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. A tempting kitchen & open -plan living, is perfect for social gatherings & wrap-around decks an extension to your entertaining. The 3 dbl bdrms, have deck access. The 850m2 section is a holiday paradise & the beach is just across the Road Reserve. Call now Ref: GB3937

Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com