The GB Weekly - 31 March 2023

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Food, fun at Harvest Festival

Census reminder

There is still plenty of time to participate in the 2023 census.

Although official census day (7 March) has passed, forms can be submitted up until early May. Furthermore, Stats NZ census collectors are out and about in Golden Bay until 4 May to support those who need help to complete their submissions – whether online or in hard copy.

Linda Sanders, senior advisor communications – 2023 Census, says it’s important to encourage everyone to fill in their forms, “…especially those who may have thought it is too late, or that it doesn’t matter… we don’t want to leave anyone behind.”

Linda explains that everyone is required to take part because the census is an important source of data. “The information gathered ensures better decisions are made on things like providing hospitals, schools, public transport and infrastructure like roads.”

Consequently, there is extensive support available from census staff, who will follow up with those who have yet to complete their paperwork and provide them with any help required, including additional forms, more accessible formats, and language support.

In addition, there is help and information available online and/or via the census helpline.

Helpline: 0800 CENSUS (0800 236 787)

Online: https://www.census.govt.nz/

Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre’s (SLC) annual Harvest Festival went off without a hitch, after being postponed to Sunday 26 March when rain was forecast for Saturday.

The day was beautiful as it turned out, and the festival attracted a couple hundred people throughout the day and into the night.

A long list of local performers offered up their talent to a very appreciative crowd from midday to 10pm. SLC community engagement coordinator Martine Baanvinger said, “Special mention to the youth musicians, you were amazing!” Three of the Bay’s music teachers – Levity, Hera, and Diana – must have been proud of their students’ performances, as were their watching families and friends. DramaLAB came with an improvised performance that led the audience on a journey through the gardens. A dancing crowd enjoyed the band The Forge, before ending with Dan Antell’s pumping DJ set.

Throughout the day, the SLC team provided a sumptuous array of yummy healthy food made largely from produce grown on the property. Lunch included soups, salad, and

fresh baked bread. Drinks and snacks were sold all day, including fresh apple and grape juice, which was very popular. Dinner was a feast of vegetable curry, roast pumpkin, pakoras, cucumber salad, and bread, followed by a delicious peach and apple crumble.

To spice things up, the “Hot Chilli Sauce Competition” gathered a good number of enthusiasts, who tasted the six entries with crackers, and yoghurt to calm the palette. Our judge, local chef Mike Rimu, enjoyed the range of sauces on offer. “There were some really interesting flavours and heat effects, which made the choice difficult. Andrew Pope’s fruity chilli sauces (raspberry/pears and mango) were superb, with no sugar and all organic ingredients. But my winning choice was Miriam Sherratt’s ‘Ahi Chilli Sauce’, was nicely balanced with herbs and passionfruit flavours and a late heat.” Miriam used “gringo killer” chillies Capsicum pubescens, salt, and white vinegar. The “People’s Choice” vote went to Stef Jongkind’s “Haberdoedas” hot chilli sauce, which incorporated another variety of Capsicum pubescens, rice vinegar, olive oil, cumin, coriander, garlic, and sugar.

Visitor May Walker from Tasmania found the event “bright, abundant, naturally beautiful and people gently friendly”. Local Rob Hewison enjoyed the day, “just relaxing, listening to some nice tunes in the sunshine”.

The event raised $3,681.60 (gross), which will go towards running the centre and paying staff wages. “What a great result. What a generous community. I was so impressed with the event overall, the performances, the food, the awesome team of volunteers who worked so well together, led by our legendary Martine,” said trustee Rita Scholten.

A big thank you to all the contributors, volunteers (especially the kitchen crew of Adriana Foreman, Jayashrii McFadgen and Giuliana Morani), Purple (stage manager), Dan Antell, Mike Rimu, NBS, Ray White, Golden Bay Athletics Club, Enfys Bellamy, Sage Forest, Ngarie Jones, Dr Firewood, Dennis Sage, and Beatrice Bourhis (Tool Box). Special mention to the community initiative The People’s Pantry, who preserved loads of fruit on the Wednesday, some of which was used in the event, and some donated to the local food bank.

Rates hike on horizon

Tasman District Council is seeking feedback on its Annual Plan 2023-2024 which includes a significant rates hike.

During the public consultation period, which began on Wednesday, the community is being asked for its views on the tough choices made necessary by current economic conditions.

Mayor Tim King explained the background to rates rise. “The Council is proposing a 9.06 per cent rates increase, which is being driven by a range of issues, including inflation, insurance, interest rates, and supply chain disruptions. These increases that are affecting individuals, families and businesses are also impacting on Council’s costs.”

Tim said the Council had to weigh up costs and benefits in formulating the Plan. “We are trying to balance cost pressures without cutting the services and functions that our communities value the most, and...

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...to make decisions that consider the short, medium and long term interests of Tasman.”

The consultation document explains what cost-cutting measures are being proposed, what other options were considered and why Council is not recommending those alternatives.

“We are being open about what’s possible, noting that Councils don’t have an option about the some of the services and functions we manage,” said Tim. “We want to hear from our community before we make any final decisions”.

Formal consultation commenced on 29 March. Copies of the consultation document are available at service centres, libraries and available online at shape.tasman.govt.nz.

Health practitioner extends expertise

Lisa Williams of Golden Bay Iridology recently attained international status as an iridology practitioner. Coupled with her registration as a medical herbalist, Lisa says she is the only one in New Zealand with both of those qualifications.

In order to achieve international iridologist status, Lisa studied comprehensive iridology online through the International Practitioners Iridology Association, based in America. She spent six months studying, including a seminar in Australia with iridologists from all over the world sharing their knowledge.

At the Onekakā property where her home business is based, Lisa grows over 50 medicinal herbs, both cultivated and wild. From these she creates teas, tinctures, and personalised blends for her clients.

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In addition to iridology and herbalism, Lisa practices reflexology and reiki. She has developed her clinic to accommodate all four modalities, each complementing the other.

“It all correlates with the iris reading,” said Lisa. “It’s been quite amazing how we can really go deep quite quickly and pinpoint areas. People find it really helpful, particularly since the medical establishment is under

strain…It’s an alternative option to help their health, using herbs, minerals, and vitamins.”

Lisa also works for HealthPost and has done for 13 years. Now she supports the customer services team as their natural health expert. She appreciates the experience gained from helping people with “all manner of health enquiries”.

Further to working two jobs, Lisa is always extending herself. Besides certification in the above-mentioned modalities, the wall in her clinic boasts achievement certificates in rongoā māori medicine. Lisa undertook levels one, two, and three in quick succession 13 years ago. Rongoā māori encompasses herbal

remedies, physical therapies and spiritual healing.

Last year she undertook a naturopathy research paper with the South Pacific College of Natural Medicine.

“I’m forever training and growing,” says Lisa. “Iridology’s my passion…and herbalism.”

Iridology is a method that can pinpoint areas in the body that are under- or overstressed in their function. Rather than being a fully accurate diagnostic tool, Lisa stresses it is an educational one, which can help strengthen a person’s health.

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Best walks in the Bay: Parapara Peak

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Walk: Parapara Peak

Distance: 18.5km / 7-10hr return walk

Difficulty: Hard

Terrain: Steep, technical, single track, traversing a riverbed then forest, and finally exposed slate along an alpine ridgeline.

Access / Parking: The track begins (and ends) at the end of Ward-Holmes Road (12km from Tākaka township). There is ample parking.

Tips and Tricks: The track is marked in either direction with orange triangle markers interspersed with discs. Some are missing due to treefall and slips, so an additional method for orientation will be useful The GB Weekly used the NZ Topo50 app). Do not attempt the track after heavy rain or in inclement conditions. Carry plenty of water, as there is no reliable water source after the first 2km.

Parapara Peak is considered by some as a rite of passage tramp for enthusiasts. Preparing for the tramp, The GB Weekly questioned locals as to “what it was like” – and the answer invariably came back, “amazing…and very hard”.

The track was originally used by stockmen (circa 1900) to drive their sheep into the alpine basins, such as Boulder Lake, for grazing. In the 1960s, the lower portions of the track were bulldozed to support US mining company Kennecott prospecting for copper sulphide mineralisation in Copperstain Creek.

Starting from the carpark, the track immediately crosses

Pariwhakaoho River, where it is advisable to remove your boots to avoid a day with wet feet. The tramp traverses private farmland, then enters the Kahurangi National Park with a scrambled path zigzagging Copperstain Creek gully.

Exiting the gully to the right the track winds upward through forest comprising northern and southern rātā, hard and silver beech, stratified with kāmahi, Quintinia, neinei and mingimingi. The uphill halfway mark is signposted with an ancient Department of Conservation (DOC) “Para para peak” sign. The track is extremely rugged as you progress upwards from here, sometimes requiring hand-over-hand climbing, navigating a steep rooty incline. It seems inconceivable that a sheep could climb this terrain.

At 1,100 metres, forest gives way to low subalpine growth. Underfoot, the terrain becomes rocky and less stable, following a path to the ridge top and the highest point on the track (1,240 metres), allowing stunning 360-degree views. From here, there is a short walk south to a locked DOC shelter, where there is a water source.

From the highest point, the track bends north-west and travels a further 1km to the Parapara Peak trig marker, offering breathtaking views across the Bay, with the North Island visible in the distance.

The return trip is the same in reverse and raises its own challenges, with careful footwork required in the more technical steep sections; the carpark will be a welcome sight. Last thoughts from The GB Weekly, “amazing – and very hard.”

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LETTERS

Remarkable recycling

I would like to congratulate Charlotte Dodson on her recycling efforts as reported in The GB Weekly (GBW, 17/3).

She is setting a great example to others in both hairdressing and other businesses.

Well done and it is a challenge to others to follow suit.

Climate Change: The First World must act.

Last week’s comments from Reg Turner (GBW, 24/3) cannot go unchallenged.

The consequences of climate change that we are experiencing now were largely caused by the First World up to the early 1980s when the worlds population was only 4.7 billion, a little more than half what it is today. Sadly, the earth has the ability to provide a 40-year delay on the effects of our abuse of our environment, otherwise we all should have seen the light by now and be living a carbon neutral lifestyle, instead of resisting the inevitable change.

Every individual in the first world has an environmental debt owing to the planet’s decendents and must take responsibility for the consequences of the unsustainable, consumption based lifestyles that we have all been living if they ever hope to leave their grandchildren with only a modicum of lifestyle that we still take for granted.

Instead of Reg championing fairness and transparency within our democratic system, maybe he could transfer his energies into being fair and transparent about paying back his environmental debt and become a shining example of a community leader in living a low carbon lifestyle.

Not just an ordinary book.

Tony Gillan brings me The GB Weekly each week here at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village and all us Tākaka people here love reading news of Golden Bay. Betty Jefferson takes it out to Olive Estate later.

It was such a thrill to find I had won the book on Ernest Rutherford.

It will be a great asset to our library here so thank you very much GB Weekly.

Cobb Valley grazing

I, the undersigned, am in the process of writing to the Minister of Conservation for consent to graze cattle in the Cobb Valley over the summer months with conditions applied.

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POLICE REPORT

• 24 March: A 38 year-old local male was charged with various firearms offences, Cultivation of Cannabis, Possession of utensils and Theft of a trailer following a search warrant. He has been bailed to appear in the NDC on 3/4/23.

• 24 March: A 43 year-old male was processed for drink driving after concerned members of the public alerted Police to his behaviour. He was suspended from driving for 28 days due to his level of intoxication. Police are awaiting a blood result before laying charges.

• 25 March: A 20 year-old tourist was warned for careless driving after flipping her car on Totaranui Road.

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• 22 March: A 20 year-old male from the deep south got himself arrested after wandering around our small town in a drug induced stupor for a few days. He was issued a formal warning for Unlawful Interference with a Motor Vehicle and Unlawfully in a building. His parents were phoned to come and pick him up and he was referred to the appropriate support agencies.

• 23 March: A 58 year-old local male was trespassed from an address in Tata after helping himself to use of a shed on the property.

• 25 March: A 44 year-old female from Palmerston North was arrested for breach of bail and Theft. She was also charged with a number of shoplifting offences that had followed her across from the North Island to paradise. She has been remanded in custody to appear in the NDC on the 3/4/23.

• 26 March: Busy day with several serious motorcycle crashes.

• Another Greenstone necklace handed in as found property. This one was found on Pōhara Beach. Numerous other items having been handed in and successfully reunited with their rightful owners. A big thanks to all those good people out there that do the right thing. Ma nga hua tu tangata – By our actions we are known

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Farmers Bull fills the fund bucket

The first ever Golden Bay Farmers Bull event has raised almost $50,000 for North Island farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The big bash, which took place last Friday evening at Tākaka’s Rec Park Centre, was the brainchild of Phil Smith and Stacey and Tristan Strange, who together organised it in only three weeks. “What started with some drinks and a really crazy idea still seemed like a really good idea the next morning after the alcohol was out of the system,” says Phil.

The focal point of the fundraiser was the auction, which featured an impressive collection of goodies, including scenic flights, kayak trips and even a vasectomy – the final lot of the evening, picked for a snip!

Phil says the generosity of the donors was overwhelming. “Once we started asking, the tap was opened to the point where we were having to consider not taking any more items.”

During the lively auction, Craig Taylor called the lots and dropped the hammer, assisted by other members of the Wrightson’s team. Fuelled with plenty of food and drink, the bidding was “flowing beautifully”, according to Phil.

Looking at the impressive total raised, Phil says the Bay “punched above its belt” once again. “The community of Golden Bay is amazing for supporting different things. We would love

to personally thank everyone who gave something for the auction, NBS for helping behind the scenes, The Wholemeal Café, Liquorland, the Rec Park Centre and Golden Bay Lions Club.

“We look forward to doing this again next year, and hopefully not for a disaster relief.”

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and support for stoats was partially withdrawn in 1903 but it would take another 50 years before they were declared statutory vermin.

Regarded as the most significant predator of native birds, the stoat is at home in all kinds of terrain. Oblivious to temperature, able to climb trees and swim up to two kilometres, there is no habitat they cannot make their home. Very good eyesight, good hearing and a strong sense of smell makes them voracious hunters, searching out prey day and night. Their diet includes rats, mice, hares, possums and insects, particularly weta. They also eat lizards, freshwater crayfish, roadkill, hedgehogs and fish. A neighbour in Rangihaeata told me that over this last summer he had observed a stoat catching and eating small eels.

In the early 1880s, Mustela ermania , the stoat, was introduced into New Zealand by the government and granted statutory protection. Brought in to control a burgeoning rabbit population that had reached plague-like proportions, when it came to prey, the stoats were spoilt for choice. In less than six years of arrival they began to wreak havoc on native bird populations. Within 20 to 30 years, they had spread to most parts of the North and South Islands. Legal protection

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Network Tasman’s prices are changing

Network Tasman owns and operates the electricity distribution network in the wider Nelson and Tasman areas, excluding Nelson Electricity’s supply area in Nelson city.

Network Tasman will increase its lines charges for residential consumers by 0.5% from 1 April 2023. This change will increase the average residential consumer’s lines charges by about $5 per year. The main reasons for the increase are to recoup increases in the inflationary costs of maintaining our network, the cost of which is offset by reduced transmission costs allocated to our network by Transpower.

Network Tasman is regulated by the Commerce Commission, which sets the amount of revenue we can earn. As a consumer-owned network, we aim to deliver a cost-efficient service for our consumers. It is this consumer focus that means we consistently recover less revenue than is allowed by the Commerce Commission. Next year (2023/24), our charges are forecast to be $3.3 million less than the amount the Commerce Commission says we can charge.

Network Tasman’s residential distribution prices are currently one of the lowest charged by electricity distribution companies across the country (according to the MBIE Quarterly Survey of Domestic Electricity Prices, November 2022). Network Tasman expects this to remain the case when the new prices are introduced in April.

Three years after first visiting the site of the Waimea Dam, The GB Weekly returned last Friday for a good look at the almostcompleted structure.

But just as the finishing touches are being applied, a new problem has arisen - not with rock, concrete, or steel - but paper. A delay in the provision of crucial quality assurance documents by the contractor has thrown an untimely spanner into the massive waterworks. More on that later.

Standing on the crest of the dam, 50m above the river, looking along its 220m rock-filled face, it is hard not to be taken aback by the sheer immensity of the construction – an impression reinforced by some of the mind-boggling statistics that Waimea Water Limited CEO Mike Scott reels off as second nature. “[It contains] 490,000 cubic metres of rock, 32,000 cubic metres of concrete, 3,000 tonnes of rebar...”

Other statistics boggle minds in different ways. Since its inception, the project has been dogged by cost increases and delays. A perfect storm of geological surprises, covid restrictions, and supply chain problems, have all contributed to a doubling of costs since Tasman District Council (TDC) voted to give the go-ahead in November 2018. At that time, the project was costed at $105.9 million with a “P95” level of confidence. Although it was never fully explained (or perhaps understood), the P95 figure was keenly quoted by proponents of the dam when rebuffing the concerns about possible overruns. But even the most pessimistic critic may not have foreseen the blow-out soaring to almost $200 million.

During the November 2018 debate leading up to the final vote, when then-Mayor Richard Kempthorne was questioned about the uncertainty surrounding the bedrock at the dam site, he provided an unequivocal assurance that the samples and 3D modelling had identified no problems.

In hindsight, the erstwhile mayor’s response encapsulates what Mike may be referring to when he talks of an early “over optimistic” attitude towards the project.

The unwelcome geological discoveries in 2019 prompted a rapid and significant redesign of the embankment, notably the incorporation of a drainage blanket through the dam embankment, and a major upgrading of the spillway, approach apron, and plunge pool.

Mike is clearly proud of the way his team responded to the complex design and engineering challenges. “Kudos to WWL and our consultants…We have one of the best designed and built dams in New Zealand.”

Walking on the uppermost section of the curved, 40m-wide concrete spillway, the CEO points out how critical this structure is to the functioning of the dam: “Eighty-five per cent of the water from the dam will go down the spillway.” The concrete chute narrows as it drops 30m before curving up at the flip bucket, a feature designed to dissipate the energy in the cascading water by hurling it up in the air, thus allowing it to fall benignly into the plunge pool. At times there will be a lot of water running down the spillway; the maximum flow rate is calculated to be around 1,100 cumecs – equivalent to an Olympic-size swimming pool every two seconds.

This year Network Tasman has also introduced time-ofuse price plans for most consumers. These price plans more closely reflect the cost of providing power during different times of the day. This new price plan gives consumers more opportunities to reduce their power bills by switching usage to coincide with the cheaper off-peak times of the day (between 11pm and 7am). The overall impact of this change will depend on a few things, such as how and when you use electricity and whether your retailer chooses to pass this change on to you through their retail prices.

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As he overlooks the front face of the dam, Mike explains that around half of the $90 million cost overrun was attributed to the site’s geology. When excavation began in 2019, instead of finding hard sandstone, workers uncovered flaky argillite, unsuitable for construction of the dam. The discovery meant that an enormous quantitiy of rock had to be imported from a nearby quarry, while a significant shear zone was identified on the side slope where the spillway was to be constructed.

Although work continues on the dam’s final major element – the approach apron adjacent to the spillway – Mike says that the reservoir, which will eventually hold back 13 billion litres of water, could now be closed and filled had the necessary documents been submitted on time. “It’s frustrating waiting for the paperwork.”

The delay by joint venture contractor Fulton Hogan in providing the quality assurance documentation required for

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up dam reservoir filling schedule

their producer statement (PS3), means that specialist dam consulting engineers Damwatch Engineering Limited cannot complete reviewing the contractor’s work and issue the PS4, which confirms that construction has been carried out in accordance with the consented plans, building codes and manufacturers’ installation instructions. Council, however, requires both compliance statements to be completed before it grants final consent. “TDC will not sign off until the PS3 and PS4 are completed, so we can’t fill the dam until then,” says Mike.

Explaining that the contractor’s delay is “entirely their problem”, Mike points out that some of the missing paperwork dates back to work carried out two years ago.

The management deficiency raises the question of whether such a large infrastructure project is beyond the capability of New Zealand contractors. The Waimea Dam is the first major dam to be built in New Zealand since Clyde in 1992 and, in the intervening decades, swathes of specialist expertise and capacity has been lost.

The challenges won’t end with construction. Once the dam is completed and signed off, there will still be ongoing operational risks to deal with. Among the key concerns are resilience to serious seismic events and major floods, both of which the dam is designed to withstand, says Mike.

Another, very topical, concern is the potential impact of forestry slash. The reservoir basin is surrounded by steep hillsides currently used for commercial forestry, which will at some time be harvested. To prevent debris reaching the dam

and causing damage, a flexible floating boom will be deployed laterally across the reservoir surface, attached at either end to concrete anchor points located a few hundred meters back from the dam’s upper face. However, Mike is particularly concerned about the potential impacts from the future harvesting of a forestry block sited on a steep slope dam-side of the protective boom. This is something that he suggests could be addressed by TDC through its harvest consenting requirements.

Despite the latest delay, Mike hopes to be able to close the reservoir and begin filling in May, with commissioning penciled in for later this year.

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The approach apron, the final element to be constructed, is expected to be completed in May. WWL CEO Mike Scott stands at the top of the spillway.

Optimistic projection for cinema

With the shadow of the pandemic no longer falling quite so heavily across local businesses, the Village Theatre is looking forward to what we hope will be an uninterrupted programme this year.

However, as many organisations across the country have found, the economic effects of covid-related closures and restrictions have taken time to fully manifest. The Village Theatre finds itself in a more stable position as we embark on this new year, but like so many other businesses, is not out of the woods yet. Without the overwhelming generosity from our new major sponsor NBS, and important key supporters The Rātā Foundation, Pupu Hydro Scheme, Mohua MenzShed, The GB Weekly and others, it is doubtful that Golden Bay would still have its own cinema.

But most important of all for its continued existence is the support from our community, which the theatre staff and committee remain extremely grateful for. The best way that local movie lovers can help is to become a Village Theatre Society member. To reward current members and attract new moviegoers, the members ticket price has been reduced to $13. An annual subscription now costs $50, which includes two complimentary tickets and invitations to exclusive events. This means that members will enjoy a full $4 discount on every film they see, as well as two free ones.

Instructions for becoming

a member can be found here: https://www. villagetheatre.org.nz/join-us. You can also sign up at the cinema lobby, but be prepared for a potential wait during busy ticket-buying times.

Theatre manager Fiona Mountfort and committee members Elaine Robinson and Fiona Hawkes held a special information day at the cinema last Saturday, where people could sign up and enjoy some movie trailers and refreshments.

“The ‘membership drive’ went really well,” reports Elaine. “We had a fair few folk come in ‘off the street’ to join up, so we all felt it was worth the time and effort, and enjoyed interacting with the community.”

Elaine added that the team received many positive and supportive comments, and plans to hold another information day next month. The committee urges Golden Bay filmgoers to help keep the Village Theatre’s doors open by signing up for membership, while enjoying some of the special benefits that it brings.

An upcoming event open to everyone is the new revamped Allshorts short film festival on Saturday 27 May. A judging panel is currently

hard at work finalising outstanding short film and animation submissions, sourced from hundreds of international and New Zealand entrants. The resulting shortlist now represents literally the best in the world. Allshorts 2023 is sure to be a night of outstanding entertainment.

The theatre itself has seen some longawaited refurbishments take place inside, while new signage incorporating the new major sponsor NBS should appear in the next few months. The Village Theatre Society’s AGM is provisionally planned for 30 May, which will help decide the future course for our cinema.

This past summer season was a very encouraging one, as the return of holidaymakers to the Bay in full force bolstered attendance numbers. Attractions such as the long-awaited Avatar sequel The Way of Water saw several full houses. As we head into the darker months, remember that experiencing a current film release in the cosy shared viewing environment of the Village Theatre is a perfect way to alleviate the colder evenings.

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Football pre-season continues

RESULTS / Hua

GOLF

22 March. Stableford: W Collie 39, S Kerr 38, G Ryan 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Collie, 4/13 and 8/17 G Ryan, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: R Dyce, W Collie. Best gross: W Collie.

25 March. 3rd Stroke Play - Nett: R Heuvel 69, G Allen 70, J Garner 71. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Hill, 4/13 T Polglase, 8/17 and 9/18 G Ryan. Two: J Garner. Happy wanderer: M Dixon. Best gross: C Hadler 88.

BRIDGE

March 22. Pohara Pairs Session 2. D Sarll/H Curtis 62.50%; P Panzeri/J Edmondson 62.50%; P Nelson/R Smith 55.21%. H/cap: P Panzeri/J Edmondson 60.50%; P Nelson/R Smith 60.21%, D Sarll/H Curtis 59.75%.

March 24. Autumn Winds Session 3. E Bradshaw/D Perreau 65.87%; A Telford/D Sarll 60.32%; C Mead/C Furness 57.94%.

Orienteering

Football pre-season fixtures continued last Saturday with Golden Bay AFC hosting men’s and women’s teams from Nelson Suburbs FC.

For the GBAFC Shield Maidens’ first outing, the tie against high-flying Suburb Swans provided a good opportunity to sharpen up match fitness and benchmark progress.

With the Maidens’ coach Phil Smith now the regular keeper for the Men’s masters side the Stingrays, player Mia Goodwin is sharing the coaching role with Richard Price. The Maidens also have a new skipper, Lily Pedersen, who has been part of the team since the beginning, plus debutante Iska Schmidt, a new member of the 18-strong squad.

Despite the summer lay off the home side showed little rustiness as they went toe-to-toe with the Swans. Full of running, and moving the ball nicely, the Maidens created

several good scoring chances in the first 20 minutes but could not find the net. Then, somewhat against the run of play, the visitors struck the first blow. The Swans doubled their lead before half -time and added a third shortly after the break. Undaunted, the Maidens kept plugging away and were soon on the comeback trail after two goals brought the score to 2-3. As the home side pressed forward for an equaliser Suburbs counter-attacked and made the game safe. Final score: 2-4. At the same time, on the adjacent pitch, GB Stingrays had a difficult time against their Masters counterparts who emerged winners with the score at 3-10. The home side, however, could take some positives the from the encounter; the match saw the return of Golden Bay’s Rob Anderson, back on the field following a serious leg injury several years ago. Rob, the Stingrays’ skipper, was pleased to see his side come through the match unscathed “It’s good to get through without any injuries.”

NBS Giants due back in the Bay

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The NZ National Basketball League features ten regional teams from North to South and is broadcast live on Sky sport.

Our favourite NBL team are now headlined by our favourite building society and the NBS Giants season starts in April. The home venue of Trafalgar Centre has a loud and loyal fan base and the team features home-grown talent and visiting US players.

The Nelson-based team is committed to growing basketball at a grassroots level through to elite sport.

The NBS Giants and Rec Park Centre have everything in place to support the “Kiwihoops” goal of Basketball NZ to get

Golden Bay Basketball Assn

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S COMPETITION

commencing early May

If you would like to enter a team or are looking to join a team you can contact us via our Facebook page or contact Shaun on 027 448 2399.

boys and girls hooping. All you need is a ball and a court or a half-court for 3X3, the popular fast form.

Our NBS Giants want to drive a love for the game and introduce young players to their sport. So, come along to Rec Park Centre for coaching of basketball skills and drills with Tom Ingham. This is the fourth year for coaching and to see your heroes in action. Adults are welcome to watch from the sideline seats. NBS Giants in the Bay is supported by the local branches of NBS and ITM in Tākaka.

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A huge turnout of Golden Bay newbies at Nelson Orienteering’s first OY for the year, the Pelorus Challenge 1 – Canaan Downs, Top of the South competition, meant for some steep learning curves out in the field and a great day had by all. Some of our young ones showed real potential with Sam Lamason coming 3rd in the White grade while in the Yellow grade Lucas Palmer, Ashton Stevenson and Layton Millar took out the first three placings. The Orange grade proved more than challenging for many newcomers. Meanwhile experienced navigators Anya and Lani Murray came away with a 1st and 3rd respectively in the Red Middle course and Richard English and Val Rogers took out the super veteran titles in Short Red.

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Anya Murray, Lani Murray and Daniel Penny comparing their times on the Medium Red course, while Sam Lamason checks out his placing in the White grade. Photo: Submitted. JO RICHARDS Shield Maiden Liz Egan attempts to beat the Swans’ keeper – one of several early scoring chances. Photo: Jo Richards.

Golden Bay Expertise ON FARM

DOWN TO EARTH: PESTS AND DISEASES

SOL MORGAN, GROWISE CONSULTANCY

While processing the abundance that our gardens provide, questioning which crops performed well and which didn’t offers us an opportunity to review and learn.

As a rule, the more fertile and biologically active our soil is, the more likely our crops and other garden plants will be healthy. Plant pests (and diseases) attack crops that show weakness. Unhappy plants don’t photosynthesise to their optimum, creating simple sugars instead of complex carbohydrates. These simple sugars are what attracts the pests to your crops. The ideal is to have optimised plant operations, maintained by good soil health and plant care. Climatic conditions can put stress on plant health, making some crops susceptible to pest and disease attack.

This summer season was quite wet, which proliferated fungal diseases like brown rot in peaches, leaf spot on celery, and mildew on zucchinis. Good cultural practices, especially maintaining soil health, helps prevent disease spread. Practices like maintaining adequate airflow by keeping weeds down, and adequate plant spacing. Ensuring good sunshine action on the garden by keeping the shelter trimmed. Practice crop rotation to lessen the presence of the same crop families in the same ground (which helps maintain various disease populations in the soil). Remove weed species in the same crop family too. Avoid watering in evenings, where moisture and cooler night-time temperatures can encourage disease. Don’t use overhead sprinklers on crops with sensitive leaves like zucchini and tomatoes, which are prone to getting fungal spores splashed up on them. Burn diseased residues or make sure they are hot composted.

Some pests were a nuisance, like green vegetable bugs that tap into the seed in crops like beans and tomatoes. Regular collecting of these in a large Agee jar is effective. Slugs and snails were more prevalent, with more water about. Keeping weeds down deters slugs, and mulched soil supports the crops. Carrot rust fly is minimised with regular application of used pungent coffee grounds around carrots and parsnip.

In the orchard, codling moth damage in pip fruit can be limited using pheromone traps, and Madex 2 (bio-control virus) early in the season. Then trunk paste and cardboard traps during summer, which are removed and burnt in autumn. With greater knowledge of pests, disease life cycles, and what conditions encourage them, there are loads of practices and treatments that can be employed to minimise major outbreaks without using toxic chemicals, to grow a decent crop.

SOL’S GARDEN JOBS FOR APRIL

Vegetable care

Prepare beds for upcoming plantings of brassicas, garlic, and legumes.

Sow broad beans and peas into limed beds. Cloche frost sensitive crops like late zucchini, late carrots and beetroot.

Harvest late pumpkins. Store in cool, rodent-proof place. Harvest seed for eating and saving.

Harvest kumara and cure on the soil in the sun for a couple of days. Store wrapped individually with newspaper in a warm dry place.

Spray brassicas weekly with Bt until white butterflies leave. Sow green crops in vacant beds, or sheet mulch for spring planting.

Make lots of compost for spring.

Hothouse: Keep liquid-feeding fruiting crops. Remove dying leaves/plants. Make a compost to heat hothouse. Clean to improve light. Plant greens for winter use, or green crops for digging in late winter.

For transplanting: All seeds 1, 4 and 28 April. Spring onions and leafy greens (spinach, spinach beet, silver beet, lettuce, endive, pak choi, Chinese cabbage, cabbages, cauliflower, and broccoli) and red onions (also 10-11 and 27 April). Herbs and flowers (also 8 and 25-26 April).

Sow direct: All seeds 1, 4 and 28 April. Salads, eg corn salad, spring onions (also 11 and 19 April). Radish and turnip (also 10-11 and 27 April). Peas and broad beans (best 2-3, 12 and 29-30 April). Herbs and flowers (also 8 and 25-26 April).

Plant: Best 13-24 April. Salad greens, spinach, cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli. Flowers, eg bulbs.

Herb Care

Trim back and take semi-woody cuttings. Plant herbs like parsley or transplant self-seeded perennials like chives. Harvest herbs for drying or seed for next year. Weed and mulch.

Fruit care

Harvest late apples and pears, figs, grapes, black passionfruit, citrus, feijoas, and olives.

Plan an orchard and/or replace poor performing fruits with resistant varieties.

Sow peach or nectarine stones in situ.

Prune berries and train new canes.

Complete sowing orchard under storey seed mixes. Plant spring bulbs and other beneficial perennials under trees. Protect young subtropicals with frost cloth.

Prepare and plant new strawberry beds using runners or buy new plants.

Feed codling moth-infested fruit to chooks or pigs. Fertilise orchard with minerals and woody compost. Spray all fruits with diluted seaweed. Spray citrus and other fruits susceptible to disease with copper oxychloride.

General Garden Care

Take soil test to correct deficiencies.

De-head perennial flowers.

Plant trees and shrubs.

Re-sow old lawns. Add lime.

Mulch ornamental beds with chippings or bark. Make leaf mould compost from deciduous leaves. Spray roses with copper to treat black spot.

Take tip cuttings while cutting back perennials. Use willow water or mashed tradescantia to aid rooting.

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New look distills sustainable ethos

You may have noticed that the Dancing Sands Distillery and tasting room (located in Commercial Street) is now boasting a new look – driven by founders Sarah and Ben Bonoma’s desire to “put sustainability at the forefront”.

Since early March, the five one-of-a-kind flavours are now released in new look recycled glass bottles made in Auckland, New Zealand. The distillery is the first in the country to move their bottle production to New Zealand on a commercial scale. Marketing manager Erin Parry tells The GB Weekly that “moving our bottle production from Europe back to New Zealand will remove 15,000 kg of carbon emissions from our production cycle every year”.

Dancing Sands were motivated to reduce their carbon emissions when they started exporting to the United Kingdom. The fact that they were importing bottles from Europe, filling them in Golden Bay and then sending them right back to where they came from did not sit well with them, and led to Sarah contacting New Zealand’s only glass bottle manufacturer. This began an 18-month process to design and produce a custom glass bottle.

It hasn’t always been an easy path to take, says Sarah. “We knew that moving bottle production to New Zealand and using recycled glass was

the right thing to do, but it has been a long road to bring our goal to fruition with many hurdles along the way. To be honest, it would have been easier to go offshore for bottle production, but we knew that we had to stay the course and make it happen.”

Sarah says, “We knew Golden Bay was a bit of a tricky location when we established the distillery in 2016, but that its remoteness is what gives way for pristine natural beauty that continually provides inspiration for our innovative flavours.” With that in mind, the brand is leading the way with cleaner, greener raw materials and manufacturing processes,

helping to keep New Zealand’s treasured, natural spaces as pristine as possible for future generations of Kiwis to enjoy and draw inspiration from.

The look and feel may have changed, but the core products remain untouched. So far, the feedback has been “extremely positive”, says distillery manager Dave Pedersen.

Locals and visitors to the Bay can enjoy a free tasting of Dry Gin, Sauvignon Blanc Gin, Sun-Kissed Gin, Barrel-Aged Gin, and Wasabi Gin at the cellar door Monday–Saturday, 10am to 4pm. If you are a local, don’t forget to ask for the “locals” discount.

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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.

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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
VACANT / Tūranga wātea
close 23 April 2023. Administration O cer - Port Tarakohe
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Licenced Agent & Business Owner 0276085606

15 Charlett Point Road, Rangihaeata is now SOLD!

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

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.

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.

HEALTH

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.

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

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

Set Date of Sale - Offers over $565,000

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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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

Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

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

SMALL rural property to purchase. Txt 027 278 2128.

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.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

Sharyn Miller

LIFESTYLE & RURAL

SALES CONSULTANT

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 Thursday 30 March to Friday 7 April. April opening hours: Saturday to Monday, weather permitting, 11am-4.30pm. 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.

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

FOUND. Wallet, Takaka town centre. Ph 027 227 0673.

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

GB LIONS BINGO, Senior Citizens’ Hall at 6.30pm. Cash only please. Supper available for koha.

TUESDAY 4 APRIL

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WHANAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre. See ad on next page.

WEDNESDAY 5 APRIL

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 6 APRIL

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.

MOTUPIPI HALL EASTER BOOK FAIR, Saturday 8 April, 10am-2pm. Books, produce, baking.

FRIDAY 21st April. Tea and Talk at Old School Cafe, Pakawau. Hosted by Pakawau Rural Women . All welcome for informal social cuppa. Contact Joyce Wyllie 524 8364.

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

SATURDAY 1ST APRIL LAYERS OF LAMBI KITTY LAMBI KITTY & DJ FRIEND

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 021 377 930

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

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.

RESTAURANT HOURS

New Menu for Autumnn

BREAKFAST 8am - 10am

BAR SNACKS 3pm - 5pm Mon-Fri 11am - 5pm Weekends

DINNER 5pm - 8pm

818 Abel Tasman Drive | 525 7998 ratanuilodge.com

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

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them for Easter Services. Palm Sunday, 2 April – 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Good Friday, 7 April – 10am at Tākaka. Easter Sunday, 9 April – 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa).

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

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for morning worship at 10am.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 2 April 10:30am, at Onekaka Hall

Contact Peter Fersterer, 028 418 0170

Seek His will in all you do, And He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:6

Have Faith that God cares about you! Sunday service 10am

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 All Welcome

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 31 MARCH

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

SATURDAY 1 APRIL

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.”

MONDAY 3 APRIL

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon today. An early deadline this week due to Easter. The paper will also be delivered a day early, on Thursday 6 April. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us (preferred): admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL singer songwriter showcase

SATURDAY 15TH APRIL roots ‘n dubZ GLOWING TREES/PEEZY/PSYDEFFECTS/T.R./ZAPPAH

FRIDAY 21ST APRIL roots & fruits w/ galanjah

SATURDAY 22ND APRIL THE DROP ZONE/DNB WITH LOON/ YAKKA/ JADEN/ PEEZY

SATURDAY 29TH APRIL ROLLING HERTZ FUNDRAIZER

Friday 31st March

4:00 Frozen: Disney Singalong (G))

8:00 Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (M)

Saturday 1st April

8:00 Living (PG)

Sunday 2nd

5:00 Living (PG)

8:00 Women Talking (RP13)

Wednesday 5th

5:30 Living (PG) FINAL

Remember to renew your membership either online or at the theatre. Your new membership will include 2 complimentary tickets each year & a discounted ticket price for every film (excludes Nat Theatre/Met Opera & Film Festivals)

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 1st THE FORGE/ITCHY & SCRATCHY - loud and local! $10

Wed 5th RUTH WYAND - blues, $15

Sat 8th KONTIKI - roots, $15

Thu 13th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome

Fri 14th THE BOY WITH WINGS - a gem of a puppet show! 2pm, $10 - KIDS $5

Sat 15th TURKEY THE BIRD - WTF, $15

Thu 27th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 29th RENNIE PEARSON & BOB MCNEIL - folk, $15

for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

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Platinum Blue Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Easter Sunday 9am-3pm Mapua Domain

Programmes to listen out for:

Musical Montage

Dagmar Felber has been producing the Musical Montage since 2008. Each week she brings you a fine range of eclectic music that includes old favourites and new discoveries. Kindly supported by Quinney’s Bush Camp and Caravan Park and airs Wednesday afternoons at 12.00 noon with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Open di Gate

GalanJAH shares the music that expresses his knowledge of Rastafari. Tuesday nights at 9:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Community radio listenership is growing within the Top of the South and Fresh FM has a reputation of being the “go to” station for visitors to the region and locals alike, all looking for local information. As a Charitable Trust, Fresh FM seeks only to fund day-to-day running costs and sponsorship is a key means of helping us meet these expenses. If you wish to support our local volunteer programme makers and their content while getting some exposure on air for your support, then you can become a sponsor. Simply email us at motueka@freshfm.net

www.freshfm.net

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

FreshFM.NZ

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 31 March until Tuesday 4 April

Friday: Northerlies freshening later. Fine at first but cloud thickening during the afternoon.

Saturday: Strong northerlies during the morning with rain, heavy at times. Winds easing early aftenoon with rain easing to a few showers.

Sunday: Westerlies, freshening about Farewell, lighter winds elsewhere. Mainly fine and mild.

Monday: Southwesterlies in western areas, light winds elsewhere. The odd shower in the west otherwise fine.

Tuesday: Light winds, northerlies for a time. Fine and mild.

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

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Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources. It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843 SOLLYS Contractors am pm 369369 noon Apr 7 Friday am pm 369369 noon Apr 6 Thursday am pm 369369 noon Apr 5 Wednesday am pm 369369 noon Apr 4 Tuesday am pm 369369 noon Apr 3 Monday am pm 369369 noon Apr 2 Sunday am pm 369369 noon Apr 1 Saturday S E R T E M 0 1 2 3 4 5 H L 7:57am 7:55pm 1:01am 1:57pm H L 7:50am 7:51pm 2:20am 1:45pm H L 8:29am 8:37pm 2:12am 2:25pm H L 9:03am 9:15pm 2:50am 3:01pm H L 9:34am 9:51pm 3:24am 3:36pm H L 10:05am10:24pm 3:55am 4:09pm H L 10:36am10:57pm 4:25am 4:43pm Good Good Good Fair Fair Bad Bad Best at 1:09 pm 12:47 am Best at 12:26 pm 12:05 am Best at 11:44 am Best at 11:23 pm 11:03 am Best at 10:42 pm 10:21 am Best at 9:59 pm 9:37 am Best at 10:15 pm 9:52 am Rise 6:41 pm Set 7:29 am Rise 6:19 pm Set 6:23 am Rise 5:58 pm Set 5:20 am Rise 5:37 pm Set 4:17 am Rise 5:16 pm Set 3:15 am Rise 4:53 pm Set 2:12 am Rise 5:26 pm Set 2:10 am Set 6:12 pm Rise 6:49 am Set 6:13 pm Rise 6:48 am Set 6:15 pm Rise 6:47 am Set 6:16 pm Rise 6:46 am Set 6:18 pm Rise 6:45 am Set 6:20 pm Rise 6:44 am Set 7:21 pm Rise 7:43 am GOLDEN BAY TIDE WATCH - TARAKOHE TIDE TIMES SUN AND MOON BILL HOHEPA’S MAORI FISHING GUIDE ©Copyright OceanFun Publishing, Ltd. www.ofu.co.nz
Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch 2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305 SUMMER STOCK IN STORE NOW

409 GLENVIEW ROAD, MOTUPIPI

$635,000

Spend your days creating unforgettable memories by the pool with your nearest & dearest.

An awesome family home or bachelor pad, 3 bdrms & 1 bthrm, established gardens, private from the road & in a stunning rural setting. The neat, original kitchen with open -plan dining & lounge is definitely family fit! Get the barbeque sizzling & relax by the pool, you are sure to please the whole family. Top location, close to Motupipi School, Pohara Beach, all on the cycle way, so convenient! Don’t delay, call us today. Ref: GB3934 Paul McConnon 0275 042 872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com or Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

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 & lawn area - 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 your interest.

Ref: GB3928

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

THE BEST OF RANGIHAEATA!

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

PRIME POSITION AT PATONS ROCK

4 FENWICK ROAD, RANGIHAEATA

$1,080,000

Located in Rangihaeata, this lifestyle property is literally a minutes walk to the beach. This area is popular due to the fact that it is close to town but has that lovely rural feel with birdsong galore. Set on 7450sqm, this four-bedroom, two storey home is ideal for a family wanting space to play, make memories and even become self-sufficient. The well-established and gorgeous gardens compliment the well-maintained home. What more could you want in a lifestyle property?

Contact me for a time to show you this lovely property, you won’t be disappointed.!

Ref: GB3920

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840 belinda@goldenbayproperty.com

279 PATONS ROCK ROAD, PATONS ROCK NOW $1,295,000

No, it’s not beach front but it’s possibly better….set on a generous 1414m2 section across the road from the reserve means the sea is close but also far enough away for peace of mind. The two storey home was built in 1972 and has had significant refurbishment. The house is nicely split with a bathroom, bedroom, plus a large conservatory and single garage downstairs. Upstairs has the large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area and front deck, AND then there is the view, plus two bedrooms & a bathroom………. Call me for more info.

Ref: GB3925

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

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50 Commercial Street, Takaka Golden Bay First National Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ info@goldenbayproperty.com Ph: (03) 525 8800 Jana McCONNON Salesperson/Admin 021 245 2197 Paul McCONNON Salesperson 0275 042 872 SHARON McCONNON Sales Manager 0275 258 255 Belinda J BARNES Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840 Principal/AREINZ B.Com 027 359 0892
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