The GB Weekly - 12 May 2023

Firm shells out on mussel biz

GB Community Board

Golden Bay Community Board’s monthly meeting got off to an unusual start on Monday afternoon with a karakia delivered simultaneously in two of the country’s official languages.

In recognition of New Zealand Sign Language Week, board member Robert Hewison signed councillor Chris Hill’s spoken te Reo Māori.

The meeting turned out to be shorter than anticipated because Nelson Tasman Civil Defence manager Joe Kennedy, who was due to make a presentation about Civil Defence Emergency Management plans for Golden Bay, was unable to attend as a result of the current weather event.

Public Forum

Public forum began with Sea Rotman and Karl Webber Zooming in from their Pūponga home, where they are still waiting for their street name “Bifrost Rise” to be granted approval – six months after the application was initially made. Sea explained that they had followed Tasman District Council’s (TDC) procedure and received written approval from staff, only to discover in February that because Manawhenua ki Mohua (MKM) had not provided its consent – required under Golden Bay Community Board (GBCB) street naming policy – further consultation was necessary. She apologised if they had caused any offence, but said they were “new to the Bay” and, as far as they had been aware, they had fully complied with the rules.

The long delay, she said, had created difficulties for the couple. “We’ve been running two businesses [from home] with no legal address.”

Food producer Talley’s has boosted its mussel-farming interests in Golden Bay following its recent acquisition of a rival business.

Talley’s Ltd announced the purchase of Marlborough-based Kono Seafood just over two weeks ago and expects the sale to be completed on 22 May. The deal includes Kono NZ’s mussel farming and processing operations which employ a workforce of around 300 across sites in Blenheim, Golden Bay and Havelock. At the time of the sale, 19 staff were employed in Golden Bay.

Responding to an inquiry from The GB Weekly, Kono NZ chief operating officer Andy Wotton provided more detail about the company’s Golden Bay operations. “Kono

Seafood currently farms across Collingwood, Golden Bay ring road and Tasman Bay areas. The operations comprise a mixture of owned farms, external leases and contract growers.

Kono Seafood operates three vessels from Port Tarakohe, and a land-based operation in Pōhara to support on-water activity.”

Kono is one of several companies that run mussel operations in Golden Bay’s coastal waters. The other major players, apart from Talley's, are Sanford, Clearwater Mussels (50 per cent owned by Talley's), MacLab, and Maara Moana (representing the eight Te Tau Ihu iwi). There are also a number of smaller, family owned shareholdings.

An industry source explained that one of these established operators will work closely with Talley’s in Golden Bay. “While Talley’s have

purchased the assets, Clearwater Mussels Ltd will be managing the aquaculture operations. Clearwater are long-established operators in Golden Bay and already have vessels, a yard and staff based here. The sale will see the Clearwater operation increase in size, utilising many of the Kono vessels and staff.”

Although the sale has created some uncertainty, Andy said workers need not be anxious about their jobs. “Securing employment opportunities for affected staff beyond the sale was a key factor in our approach and we are delighted at Talley’s intention to offer roles to as many of the Kono team as possible. The full number to be employed, and to what roles, will be determined over the next few weeks.”

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To resolve what had become a major issue, two months ago they asked MKM to suggest a name but had not heard back. “We seem to be at an impasse,” said Sea, who concluded with a simple request. “We were hoping that maybe we could stick to [the name] Bifrost Rise.”

GBCB chair Abbie Langford apologised for the board’s lack of communication and what had been “an unsatisfactory process” and undertook to speak to MKM and provide Sea with relevant contact details.

Noel Baigent expressed his concern over TDC’s long-term plan (LTP) priorities. Referring to a recent community meeting of key stakeholders held to discuss the LTP, Noel bemoaned what he perceived as a narrow representation. “Nobody on the invite list had anything to do with...

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Talley's newly-acquired aquaculture operations in Golden Bay will be managed by Clearwater Mussels. Photo: Jo Richards.

Meet the Chair of the Consumer Council

Angelea Stanton

I am a qualified Diversional Therapist born and bred in Marlborough. I have worked in aged care for most of my career and currently am the Quality Manager of Ashwood Park, an aged residential home in Blenheim. I have recently completed a qualification in Business Leadership and Management. My husband and I own a mechanical workshop in Blenheim, and we have two daughters aged 21 and 16 to keep life busy.

I have a broad interest in health, particularly older person’s health, women’s health, and long-term conditions. The Consumer Council is pushing forward to voice and canvas the opinions and needs of our communities.

I am involved with the National Chairs Group for Te Whatu Ora which allows me to have a voice for our region at this level. I am proud to be part of the drive to empower consumers and have been pleased to see the real desire from the system to engage, listen and develop with the consumer voice at the centre.

What is the Consumer Council?

The Consumer Council allows the community to participate in key decision-making on health service and delivery. The goal is to build on our current feedback mechanisms and move on from listening to the voices of patients, carers and the public (our consumers) to partnership, collaboration and responsiveness. Success will be for every part of our health system to be shaped and improved by involving those who use and care about our services.

The Consumer Council consists of nine people across the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions. It is made up of experts with diverse backgrounds, contacts, knowledge, skills, geography and broad demographic groups to provide a wide-ranging consumer view.

Get involved or find out more at www.nmdhb.govt.nz/consumer

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...Grey Power, museums, or heritage.”

Discussing the issue later in the meeting, councillor Chris Hill pointed out that the invite-only meeting “wasn’t intended to be fully representative”, but it was a “good start”, and she would “like to see another event, for example, at the Rec Centre”.

Duncan Cavaye spoke on behalf of the chairman of the Central Tākaka Water Board (CTWB) Rex Heuvel, who was also present, about the challenges facing the private water scheme because of new regulations. The scheme, he explained, which currently supplies 52 houses, the hospital, and a school, faces a bill of $40,000 to install the UV treatment equipment required to deal with E.coli contamination.

Duncan said such an expense “shouldn’t fall on private water schemes” and made a request that “council look at discretionary payments”, explaining that there will be “very little left in the [scheme’s] coffers for pumps, pipes, etc”.

He suggested TDC support the scheme by paying for items including water quality testing and UV system maintenance.

When this matter was discussed by the board towards the end of the meeting, it was agreed that a hui should be arranged between the CTWB and relevant TDC staff, including group manager community infrastructure Richard Kirby, to discuss options, one of which would be whether council can assume responsibility for the scheme.

Attending the meeting via Zoom, TDC group manager environmental assurance Kim Drummond said many of the country’s private water schemes would be in a similar position to CTWB. “There are real issues around scale of some suppliers,

but the regulator has a new set of standards that some small schemes will struggle to meet.”

Chair’s Report

In addition to items included in the public forum discussions above, other significant issues addressed included:

Pōhara to Tākaka Cycleway: Abbie noted there have been several service requests relating to maintenance of the cycleway, and it has come before the operations committee with no further progress. She therefore suggested the community board made a formal request to TDC for regular maintenance of cycleway.

Abbie’s opening statement sparked off a discussion about what should be included in a resolution, which after some reiteration was worded thus: “That the GBCB requests the standard of service agreement be reviewed to improve the maintenance level of the Pōhara to Tākaka cycleway, and that the ponding and surface flooding issues are remedied.”

Action Sheet: There was some good news for residents in the Aorere Valley and beyond: TDC team leader customer services Jess McAlinden explained that the equipment required for online streaming from Collingwood Fire Station had been identified. “We’ve got a unit on order so we can have Zoom meetings.” The first of the quarterly Collingwood GBCB meetings is likely to take place in September.

Following the board’s official receipt of the financial summary, the meeting closed as it had opened with a dual language karakia.

The next GBCB meeting is at TDC Service Centre Tākaka, on Monday 12 June at 1pm.

FIRM SHELLS OUT ON MUSSEL BIZ

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Talley’s chief executive officer Tony Hazlett was equally upbeat about future prospects for the Bay. “Our plans have been to continue growth in Golden Bay to meet demand for mussels, and the purchase of Kono Seafood helps us do that. We will undertake some developments at Port Tarakohe to support this growth, which will see a number of jobs created in the Bay.”

Beyond the Bay, Tony said the majority of Kono Seafood staff are currently being offered jobs within Talley’s, and there was the potential to work in other parts of the company’s food business. “With capacity at our mussel facilities we are thrilled this deal with Kono will enable us to employ hundreds of skilled local people, keeping them in our region.”

The divestment by Kono represents something of a rapid u-turn for the Wakatū Incorporation subsidiary, having acquired the seafood business from Ngāi Tahu less than six years ago. The

Kono NZ CEO, however, sees it as a strategic move that aligns the company more closely with its 500-year vision. “Not only does the timing of this sale allow us to put our people in the position to secure ongoing employment with a well-known and experienced operator in the region, but we are also able to realise the value of our significant seafood asset, positioning us well for the future.”

Commenting on the sale, industry sources expressed similarly positive views on the restructuring. “It’s a shame to see Kono/Wakatū exiting the industry – but both Talley’s and Clearwater Mussels have a long history with seafood in Te Tau Ihu and certainly know how to farm mussels. It’s also great to see that Talley’s are confident about the demand for our mussels and are scaling up to meet this demand from international markets.”

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Councillors hamstrung by legislation?

The Local Government Act is being reformed this year. One of the statements regarding this reform was to elect representatives "who think like their communities".

In his recent letter (GBW, 14/04) Gary Thorpe posed the question to councillors Hill and Butler: "Councillors, how about telling us why you seem more interested in representing the council, than representing the people who voted for you?"

This is a common statement currently in the conversation among Golden Bay residents.

May I point out that this is because, on being elected to office, they have to make a declaration that they will comply with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act. This Act actually prevents them carrying out the manifesto promises stated in their pre-election profiles.

It hinders them "thinking like their community of Golden Bay" and forces them to represent the requests and power of the "collective council". This sadly nullifies their desire to represent us who voted for them.

How say you councillors?

Cows or pine trees?

Reg Turner

To the instigators of the Water Conservation Order against the farmers of the Tākaka valley – is this a severe case of lactose intolerance or what?

You are leaving these good farmers with very few options of what to do with their productive land let alone the wider impact to the Golden Bay community.

The outstanding natural feature which is the Tākaka valley could potentially end up covered in pine trees.

It’s a case of no fertiliser to SOW MAN

Pine trees for the flats for the HILLS HARWOODS growing softwoods and we won’t see the WOODSIES for the trees.

The 25km drive down the valley for the tourist will be looking at wall-to-wall pine trees and in the distant future –25km of stumps.

You have to ask yourself who is damaging what here?

I will in no doubt be labelled misinformed or ignorant but I have a fair idea of what is right and wrong and this is wrong in my opinion.

Keep on farming I say.

Medical science priorities

Tony Cottle

Aaron Marshall's letter (GBW, 5/5) talks of science being settled. I always thought science is where something is observed and a theory is put forward as to what is taking place. That theory is held as the science until somebody else comes along and disproves it with a better understanding.

Therefore science is ever evolving. I welcome Aaron's definition of science.

In this present age of materialism the public would then hope that the medical scientist priority would be first, to find effective cures and secondly, profitability for their drug company employers.

The following is an example to contemplate.

Most heart disease is caused by the build up of plaque in the heart and arteries. It would be very easy to develop a drug to dissolve the plaque and reverse the condition. There are natural medicines which do just that and I have been involved with them for many years. However, the drug companies have never developed such a drug or talked about what causes the plaque to build up in the first place. Their method is to thin the blood with very acidic drugs so that it can get through the blocked arteries… thus relieving the symptom but not addressing the cause.

It begs the question, “What are the medical scientists' priorities?”

It is a sad day that doctors are no longer allowed to follow what procedures which they have found to work the best.

Brian Dodds

Disheartening division

It's disheartening to see how divided and divisive our country has become.

Irrespective of whether the response was proportional, one's own beliefs, or if the experts, modellers and media are right or not, there are resources available for people to come to their own conclusions, and to make their own decisions.

Stats NZ has a Covid-19 data portal where you can see some of the impact on our health, economy, etc. There are sub categories for age, ethnicity and vaccination status.

An invaluable source in respect to age-stratified infection fatality rates is Dr John Ioannidis.

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

Shaun Robinson

Grateful for gravel

I would like to publicly thank the boss at Fulton Hogan who sent two staff, and a large truck of gravel (to shovel by hand, in the inclement rainy weather) to fill in the large number of potholes on Mackay Pass Road on Thursday 4 May. Normally the residents have to wait for the grader to do this job.

Reg Turner

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CORRECTION

OUR article Golden Bay in Anzac Day remembrance (GBW, 28/4) contained errors in the report of Emily Hohepa’s address. We stated that, “Emily began by citing a Māori proverb. ‘Kia Whakatōmuri te haere whakamua...I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past’.” This quote was made by GBHS teacher Jan Stark and incorrectly attributed to Emily who opened her speech by saying, “Ma mua ka kite a muri Ma muri ka ora a mua. Those who lead give sight to those who follow Those who follow give life to those who lead”. Emily referred to four of her ancestors who fought with a revered Māori batallion, not one as reported. The quote, “I am proud of my whakakpapa...it enables me to understand where I come from and where I stand,” was also incorrect and should read: “I'm immensely proud of my Tupuna. Whakapapa enables me to understand who I am, where I come from, and tells me I have a place to stand.” Jo Richards was the reporter responsible for the errors, and we apologise for any upset caused.

Free to use rainwater?

With all of this supposed deep consultation, it is concerning that TDC has not been able to give us assurance that future regulations will not prevent us from saving and using our rainwater. Nelson City Council has encouraged rainwater capture, providing examples of five benefits that are so selfevident that I will not waste any of my 250 words listing the obvious. Why does TDC not do the same? Why not encourage landowners to share responsibility in times of water shortages?

The expensive plans for restructuring water issues has the same bad smell about it that the Lee Valley dam had.

It is difficult to trust a body of elected representatives who totally ignored the huge majority of Golden Bay ratepayers that strongly (over 85 per cent of the submissions) rejected TDC's plan to stick us with part of ever-growing Lee Valley dam bill. Since water is vital for all living things, we need to be smart about any regulations that may one day bite us in the bum.

Victoria Davis

Driving force taking a back seat

Golden Bay salutes Wrinklies Express founder and volunteer Henk Visker, who is standing down this year after 25 years of service to the community.

In 1999, Henk, along with five others, founded the service (more formally known as the Golden Bay Community Service Vehicle Trust). Wrinklies Express transports Golden Bay residents who are disabled or over 50 to their medical appointments, as far as away Nelson. The service operates two vehicles and has 18 volunteer drivers and schedulers. It runs daily, as necessary, and is well utilised by its 200-plus members.

Henk tells The GB Weekly that around 1997/8 he was approached by a small group of people (Michael Stayner, Heather Hovenden, Mary Baigent, and N Robertson). They raised funds together through soup kitchens in the Motupipi Hall. Their intention was to do something for the elderly people of Tākaka in the form of transport to medical appointments in Nelson, and they wanted him to be their treasurer. Henk thought it was a great idea since there was no regular public transport available.

In 1999, then-local solicitor Susan Yorke had all the legal documents drawn up, and so the Golden Bay Community Service Vehicle Trust was formed, with Henk as treasurer. After a few teething problems, the trust was running like clock-work. Sponsors were found, and a large grant from Lotto NZ secured. Their first 12-seater van was promptly called “Wrinklies Express” by Bert Wagenvoort. The name stuck.

A pool of volunteer drivers was formed and trips over the Hill were made available to the members of the Wrinklies Express.

The 12-seater proved far too big and was soon replaced by cars (that must comply with rules and regulations to accommodate the use for elderly people). Henk worked as a driver and he also took on the job of booking officer, which then passed onto his wife.

The service is not-for-profit, and as Wrinklies secretary Jason Jackson points out, is “only possible due to the ever-generous donations we receive from local organisations, along with all the voluntary booking staff, drivers, and trustees… Where else can you get a door-to-door return trip to Nelson for a $30 donation?”

In 2016, Henk was acknowledged with a Kiwibank Local Hero Award for his years of dedicated service. At the time, he pointed out the challenges of providing the service, for example long hospital appointment wait times (hours), and elderly passengers getting lost and wandering off whilst shopping. He expressed his gratitude to the other drivers: “They do all the hard work.”

Speaking on behalf of the Wrinklies team, Jason characterises Henk as “one of the kindest guys I have ever met. He has got a good heart and he has dedicated the last 25 years to helping other people getting around”.

Unfortunately, poor eyesight and ill health put a halt to all Henk’s activities for the Wrinklies Express, so after 25 years he has passed his beloved job on to other people.

Please note that the Wrinklies Express AGM is coming up on Thursday 18 May at the Tākaka Bowling Club. If you would like to become a member or have time to volunteer as a driver, email wrinkliesexpress@gmail.com.

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Driving force: Henk Visker was part of a group who founded the "Wrinklies Express" service in 1999. Photo: Supplied.

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At the end of Upper Tukurua Road is a local business that not only offers a place to stay, but also a tranquil array of native and exotic plants in an expansive garden setting, overlooking the Bay.

Mark Houghton-Brown (experienced organic farmer and businessman) bought the property in 2006, with the intention of having a lovely holiday home for the family, an accommodation business that supports local employment, and an all-season perennial permaculture garden that was both beautiful and productive.

The accommodation business has developed over the years into a selection of self-contained, modernised units. “As our boys have grown up and prefer the bright lights of Nelson, the lodge itself is becoming available too,” explains Mark.

The gardens were quite formal, with a mix of woodlots, regenerating natives, lawns, and ornamentals like rhododendrons and camellias. With an interest in edibles, Mark set to planting as many fruits as possible. The property’s pākihi soil posed some challenges. “In general, the soil is very unhelpful. We have added many tonnes of river sand, and this has helped drainage no end,” says Mark. The early plantings included apples, pears, plums, apricots, peaches, persimmons, nectarines, and nashis, which have done the best.

Much of the established woodlots of pine and eucalyptus have been felled to improve light for the surrounding garden and accommodations. The wood was chopped for firewood and branches chipped and used as mulch. The game changer was making use of logs and cut rounds to make raised beds.

Steve Pack, main gardener for the past three years, explains the current method: “Around existing trees, wood rounds are placed to form a wide, circular garden space; then cardboard is laid. Next river sand, grass, any non-invasive weeds, some branches, then potting mix and wood chip to top it off."

Fruiting plants have responded well to this method. Subtropicals like citrus and avocados that were struggling, are now growing well.

Steve has experience working in various garden operations throughout New Zealand, like Dunedin Community Gardens and Mahana Community (Coromandel) and learnt biodynamics at Taruna in Hawkes Bay. His interest, enthusiasm, and care are

obvious as he shows me around.

Steve points out the additions he and Mark have made to the landscape. Ornamental and native areas are underplanted with a variety of shade-tolerant natives, like hebes and ferns. Raised gardens around fruit trees are being interplanted with a diverse mix of comfrey, scented geranium, daisies, feverfew, wormwood, lavender, creeping rosemary, and swan plants, and edibles such as sorrel and multiplying leeks. Some of the planting highlights are Davidson’s plum, tropical apricots, soap nut trees, American pawpaw, Sichuan pepper, medlar, and Brazilian grapes, which are taking hold. Under various subtropical plantings are patches of turmeric, ginger varieties, blueberries, currants, pepinos, and New Zealand cranberry.

Steve spends his time maintaining areas by weeding, mulching, brushcutting edges, lawnmowing, developing new raised garden areas, and planting. Fruit trees get regular additions of sheep dags or pellets, organic potting mix, and some minerals like lime. Sea mulch – or “skutchings” as Steve calls it – is collected from the beach below and used as mulch. Sensitive plants like cherimoya and babaco are cloched to protect from the cold. The beach-facing slope of the property is being replanted in as many coastal natives as Steve can find. He has a small nursery with locally sourced seedlings of kohekohe, ngaio, tānekaha (celery pine), pūriri, and rewarewa.

Mark's conviction is firmly organic, and this does probably increase the labour requirements. Some improvements include installation of photovoltaic panels and water storage tanks, to be as ecofriendly as possible. “This is pretty much a sustainable business now, with income from guests supporting the gardens,” explains Mark. Further plans include adding two more character units, a compost toilet, a boat house, and more perennial vegetables.

“We have been lucky to have the support of the community over the years and a wonderful team to look after both guests and plants,” says Mark.

Guests often connect with Steve while out in the garden, and he enjoys showing them around. Garden tours for locals are being planned, so keep an eye out for the upcoming ad.

“We hope that in future many more people can enjoy our little bit of paradise,” concludes Mark.

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Steve Pack beside one of the raised gardens he helped to create at Golden Bay Lodge gardens. Photo: Sol Morgan.

Bringing more young people into farming and giving them the opportunity to learn on the job is the key to a good future for the sheep and beef industry, says Tasman District farmer Peter Moore.

Peter and Cathy Moore farm 460 hectares at Upper Moutere, running 4000 sheep, a ram breeding operation and 200 head of beef cattle and are big supporters of on-farm training.

Farm shepherd Cameron King is in his third year of training with Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Breeding Livestock Farming Level 4. “We need more younger people in sheep and beef farming. They try new things and bring improvements to the farming operation,” says Peter.

On-farm training positive for sheep and beef farming

The Primary ITO programme works in well with farm work and he likes that the Training Adviser supports both the learner and the employer.

Cameron is supported by experienced Primary ITO training adviser Kirstie Dodds, a former teacher and artificial insemination technician.

“I enjoy working with the learners and employers. It is really rewarding to see the learners progress, the knowledge they gain and the impact they have on the farming business,” says Kirstie.

Peter says the training has given Cameron the opportunity to apply his interest in

On-farm learning for next generation of dairy farmers

Continuous learning enables team members to develop and provides added support to the business, says Kevin. “We are investing in people so there is a future not only for our business but in the industry.”

A former Primary ITO learner himself, Kevin says learning with Primary ITO helps his team to understand the background to the tasks they are doing.

technology to the business. He has mapped the farm, noting the history of each paddock, and is using genetics applications to record stud ram information.

The programme has also moved the business focus toward goal setting for lamb weights and longer-term pasture planning.

Peter says he highly recommends other sheep and beef farmers consider giving their employees the opportunity to gain a Primary ITO qualification and that training adviser support makes it achievable for employers.

Bringing the next generation of dairy farmers through by offering them on-the-job learning is important for the future of the industry, says Tasman district Dairy farmer Kevin Freeman. Kevin and his wife Kyla milk 390 cows at Atapo farm and have a farm assistant, Gemma Balmer, undertaking the New Zealand Apprenticeship in Agriculture Dairy Farming with Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga.

Senior Farm Assistant Jack Hicks and Gemma Balmer are completing the Level 3 qualification, and Jack plans to start Level 4 in future.

He says through their learning his team are able to help solve problems on farm and offer ideas toward business decisions with Jack progressing from dairy assistant to second in charge.

Training Adviser key to success

Kevin says the learners are well supported by their Primary ITO Training Adviser Kirstie Dodds, class tutors and the online platform, Mahi Tahi, which is easy for both learners and employers to use. A former teacher and artificial insemination technician, Kirstie enjoys working with learners and employers. “It is really rewarding to see learners progress, the knowledge they gain and the impact this has on the farming business.”

Primary ITO training advisers are in regular contact with learners to support their progress and meet with employers and learners at least four times a year to set a training plan. Learners attend classes once every month to six weeks and attend study days and nights. A learning support team and mentors are available to learners who require additional support.

• 2 April: A 33-year-old male from Christchurch was arrested for breach of bail.

• 2 April: A 39-year-old male from Motueka was warned for a historic theft matter.

• 4 April: A 28-year-old male was arrested and processed for drink driving after failing to stop following a crash on Tākaka-Collingwood Highway. He was held in custody charged with breach of home detention conditions, dangerous driving, failing to stop to ascertain injury and driving with excess breath alcohol (third and subsequent).

• 8 April: A 66-year-old local male was referred to a community panel and warned for misuse of a telephone, assaulting police and resisting arrest.

• 13 April: A 32-year-old local male was charged with dangerous driving, driving with excess blood alcohol concentration and driving contrary to a zero alcohol licence following a serious crash on Abel Tasman Drive. He appears in the Nelson District Court on 8 May 2023.

• 16 April: A 42-year-old local male was charged with driving whilst disqualified (third and subsequent), driving with excess blood alcohol (third and subsequent) and breach of bail. His vehicle was impounded.

• 16 April: Some mindless vandalism at the Pupu Springs DOC toilets over the weekend.

• 29 April: A 29-year-old female from Nelson was charged with driving whilst suspended.

• 4 May: A 20-year-old local female received a formal warning for wilful damage and paid reparation of $1000 after deliberately damaging an associate’s car on 19 March 2023.

• 5 May: A 19-year-old local male was charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and given some fines after tearing up the grass in front of the hospital the following day. He appears in the Nelson District Court on 8 June 2023.

Have a great weekend – hopefully we will see some sun!

Gypsy music takes the stage

World premiere of All of Us

Call it gypsy pop if you will, no matter how you hear her, Isabelle Wolff’s vocal styling will have you dancing on the tables and revelling in the joy of song.

Currently based in New Zealand, Isabelle and has been living in Golden Bay these last few months where she has been treating locals to her infectious music and songs.

The singer/songwriter/poet will be the featured guest at this month’s Acid on the Microphone event hosted by Golden Bay Live Poets Society at the Mussel Inn.

“What a joy this one is going to be,” says Mark Raffills, spokesperson for Golden Bay Live poets.

“Imagine a smoky gypsy-jazz and blues joint where, the vocals cut the air with a knife, make every heart swoon and leave the audience hanging on every note, and you begin to get the picture! It’s going to be a good one.”

Thursday 18 May, 7.30pm at the Mussel Inn. $5.

This month Restorative Justice Nelson, along with generous funding from the Ministry of Justice, Borrin Foundation and Tasman Creative Communities, are touring a professional theatre production, entitled All of Us

This British play centres around a family fractured by violence and incarceration. As one member of the family comes to the end of his prison sentence, he starts to explore the possibility of a Restorative Justice conference with the rest of his family. The play follows each family member's journey through this process.

The play will be followed by a Q and A with the actors and two Restorative Justice facilitators. This offers the audience an opportunity to raise questions about Restorative Justice and to ask the cast about the creative process too. A program will also be available for free to all audience members which offers further information about Restorative Justice, and signposts people to places they can get support locally if they are affected by any of the themes raised by the play.

Playhouse Theatre Tākaka, tomorrow, Saturday 13 May.

Tickets and more details on https://myetickets.co.nz/ world-premiere-all-of-us or see Facebook page "All of Us".

* mowing * raking * tedding

* Baling: round, medium & large square

* 16-ton tip trailer

* Mole ploughing

* Heavy roller hire

* Baleage/hay sales

Str8ts check out our books, iPhone/iPad Apps and much more on our store. The solutions will be published here in the next issue.

Kia ora whānau

Golf links one of Bay's hidden gems

Golden Bay is full of hidden gems, but finding a wellmanicured golf course at the end of a long and winding gravel road has to rate as one of its more unexpected treasures.

Nestling between the estuary and the beach, Ōnekakā Golf Links enjoys a stunning location with panoramic views across the Bay.

On a sunny afternoon in late April, the owner and president of the club, Chris Castle, is waiting outside his home, aka the “clubhouse”, ready to give The GB Weekly a tour of the course.

As he expertly pilots the electric golf cart from tees to greens, Chris recounts the history of the links, which is as fascinating as the course itself. He explains that, shortly after purchasing the property around 20 years ago, he created a single-green chip-and-putt area just a short ball-toss from the house. The subsequent journey from that initial green to the 18-hole course took another five years, but in 2009, the club was officially formed. The appointment of greenkeeper Richard Barham (a qualified superintendent ex Gleneagles and St Andrews) the following year signalled the start of a long programme of course enhancements that continues today. “We’re always looking to make improvements,” says Chris.

Over the years, the club has flown a little under the radar, but Chris is now ready for it to adopt a higher profile. “People think it’s a private course, but it is open to public – they just need to book in advance. We’d really like to have more people come and play the course.”

In return for their green fee, golfers get exclusive use of the links (only one group is on the course at any time), a personal guide, the use of an electric golf cart and two electric trundlers, plus complimentary after-round drinks and snacks.

On the whistle-stop ride along fairways and around the greens, it’s clear that this compact course utilises every square inch of its sandspit and clifftop environment. Subtle contouring of greens, revetted bunkers, and blind tee shots, means distance control is critical. Add in the tricky winds and you have 18 memorable holes with no easy shots. It's no wonder that only a handful of golfers have ever played to their handicap

on this challenging par 64 links, where eagles and albatrosses are rarer than their natural namesakes.

But the rewards of tackling the unique course are revealed in the glowing online testimonials from those who have played the course, including several professionals from New Zealand and overseas. And if the links isn't tough enough for top golfers, the new Mountain Course offers next-level difficulty. The 18 unforgiving holes share the same footprint as the Links Course but allow even less room for error.

At the end of the tour, Chris parks the cart at the edge of the putting surface that started it all. He explains that Estuary Green, as it is known, has been enlarged and enhanced over the years and now serves as the 18th hole – thus marking both the beginning and end of what is a pocket gem of a course; proof that good things really do come in small packages.

The green fee is $240 for 18 holes, for a group of up to four. Bookings must be made two weeks in advance, by emailing chris@widespread.co.nz or texting 021 558 185.

WIN A HALF-PRICE GREEN FEE!

You and up to three guests could play 18-holes for $120 instead of the regular price of $240.

Just answer the question below:

According to the Onekaka Links Golf Club website what is the women’s course record for the Links Course? Answers

JO RICHARDS

The view from the 6th tee at the Ōnekakā Golf Links. Triple bogies are more common than birdies on this hole which requires a 180m carry over the estuary followed by a120-degree dogleg left. Photo: Jo Richards.

Owner and president of Ōnekakā Golf Links Club Chris Castle stands on Estuary Green – where it all started.

Photo: Jo Richards.

Getting help to write your life story

SUBMITTED

A Tākaka-based writer wants to help people finally get started on writing their life stories, memoirs and family histories this winter.

Charlotte Squire has been a writer for over 20 years and teaches people across New Zealand to write their stories via her online course Write Your Memoir.

Now she’s offering her course in person, starting in midJune, at Kotinga Hall. After an initial day of learning, designed to get people started, additional sessions will be held every three months for a year.

“I’d love to help more locals write their stories and it might be fun, amongst friends,” says Charlotte adding that it’s “very possible” to finish the first draft within a year.

Even if they don’t finish within a year, the budding memoirists will continue to have access to the course material online at any time, with her support.

Charlotte describes the content of her seven-module course, which she says “takes people through the entire book making process, from a jumble of ideas to the pleasure of holding it in your hands. You’ll learn how to figure out what to include in your life story and how to plan and structure all your ideas and information. I teach people how to write about other people, and how to polish their stories so they read better. I also help people with photos and other things they can include in their

books, plus preparing their book covers”.

She urges those thinking of writing their life stories not to put it off any longer. “Start today. Your memories will one day become your family’s history. They’re important.”

Write Your Memoir course begins on 17 June in Kotinga Hall. For more information, or to enrol go to: charlottesquire.co.nz/ write-your-memoir-course or, email: charlottesquirecoms@ gmail.com

Community Grants scheme opens

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay organisations looking to get their community projects off the ground can now apply for financial support through Tasman District Council’s Community Grants scheme. Applications for a share of the $230,000 funding pot don’t close until 31 July, so there is plenty of time for community groups to submit their proposals.

In last year’s funding round, 15 Golden Bay groups, including sports clubs, museums and social services were awarded grants of between $500 and $3000.

While encouraged to bid for funding, all applicants must meet a number of criteria which cover a range of categories including, but not limited to, service groups, festivals, sports clubs, welfare

groups, arts, culture, heritage, and environmental organisations.

TDC are looking for projects that are either Tasman-based or will help Tasman residents, meet a community need and have community support. Priority will be given to projects that align with the council’s community outcomes and can show complementary financial support from other sources.

Groups can apply for funding to cover expenses such as administration costs (limited), one-off projects, project development costs and service delivery costs, but cannot include items like salaries and ongoing operational costs.

Applications close on 31 July and must submitted on the official form, which is available, together with more information, at: www.tasman.govt.nz

Hospice open mic fundraiser

JO RICHARDS

This Sunday, the Tākaka Hospice Shop is hosting a fundraising party – and everyone is welcome to participate.

“Come join us for a cosy open mic evening inside the shop,” says Sol Guest who is organising the event along with shop manager Sunny Skinner. Sol adds that performances of all kinds are encouraged. “We invite more than music and poetry – all creative expression is welcomed.”

He explains that hot drinks are provided, with food on a BYO basis. “Cups of tea will be served, feel free to bring snacks but please no meat or anything that might be messy.”

Tākaka Hospice Shop open mic event is on Sunday 14 May, 5-8pm (sign up from 4.30pm). Koha on the door in aid of supporting hospice funding.

Tākaka-based writer Charlotte Squire. Photo: Submitted.

The staff at the Hospice Shop are gearing up to host a fundraising party on Sunday. Photo: Supplied.

RESULTS / Hua

BRIDGE

3 May. Onekaka Pairs Session 3: N/S: L Roberts/J Pemberton 55.73%; L Thomas/B Adams 53.65%; J Cooper/A Foreman 51.04%. E/W: P Nelson/J Edmondson 61.88%; P Panzeri/H Curtis 55%; R McDonald/J Harper 51.88%. H/cap: N/S. L Thomas/B Adams

55.65%; L Roberts/J Pemberton 53.73%; J Cooper/A Foreman 51.54%. E/W: P Nelson/J Edmondson 60.88%; P Panzeri/H Curtis 52.25%; R McDonald/J Harper 51.13%.

5 May. Friday Champs Session 3: P Nelson/P Wood 63.89%; J Massey/J Kingston

55.56%; D Sarll/A Telford 54.86%. H/cap: P Nelson/P Wood 63.39%; J Massey/J Kingston 55.06%; E Donovan/L Thomas 54.28%

AGM NOTICES

FRIENDS of Mangarakau AGM, Tuesday 30 May, 11am at Collingwood Memorial Hall. All welcome.

WRINKLIES Express AGM, Thursday 18 May, 10.30am at the Tākaka Bowling Club. New members welcome.

GB A&P SHOW COMMITTEE AGM will be held on Tuesday 30 May, 7pm, Keith Page Hall (Rec Park).

Our committee is aging and dwindling and new committee members are urgently needed to keep the show running. We have five meetings per year with working bees before and after the show in January. If interested but unable to attend the AGM please contact Jean 027 344 3316, goldenbayshow@gmail.com

All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Workcentre Trust AGM, Monday 22 May at 5pm, 84 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Please RSVP to manager@ gbwct.org.nz

GOLDEN Bay Friends of the Grounds Inc (GV Riding Club) AGM, Sunday 21 May, 2.30pm at Henry's 35a Glenview Road.

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 Fresh Choice on Tuesday 23 May from 9am-12noon for renewal of and new membership subscriptions.

CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>

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.

Sharyn Miller

LIFESTYLE

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.

We are pleased to announce the successful grant applicants of our February 2023 Round:

Meet Cam Speedy, Wildlife Biologist and Predator Control Specialist with over thirty years’ experience in the field

MONDAY 22 MAY - 6.30pm to 8.30pm Golden Bay Community Centre (down the driveway next to Dada Manifesto in Takaka)

Our

General Meeting will be held at the Golden Bay Rec Park Centre, 2032 Takaka Valley Highway, Takaka at 1.00pm on Monday, 24th July 2023

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP for catering and seating requirements by using the contact form on our website: www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz

Just Listed

Ray White Golden Bay Your local agent

Billy Kerrisk | 027 608 5606

3 Orion Street, Collingwood

2

2 Deadline Sale

29 May, unless sold prior

Situated on a quiet back street in the friendly coastal town of Collingwood, sitting high above the village, this character filled home offers absolute privacy, and breathtaking views.

Call 027 608 5606 to view this unique home.

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

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

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

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.

CURTAINS, sheers, blinds made from NZ's leading textile fabrics. Transform your space with floor-to-ceiling custom curtains. Imagine designs, in the Z Fuel stop, Tākaka, ph Tracey for a free measure and quote 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.

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.

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.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

DOES anyone have a shed, garage, barn, etc near Tākaka that I could rent for my art studio? Ph 027 529 7776.

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

SMALL rural property to purchase. Txt 027 278 2128.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

PARAPARA, tiny stylish fully furnished cottage available for short-term rent over winter months. Suitable for couple. Nearly beachfront. $280/week including WiFi and power. Please email: parapararental@gmail.com

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

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

FRESH, local and organic produce available every Wednesday morning on the Village Green from Kokalito. Enquiries re veggie box orders are very welcome, ph 021 119 3579. FIREWOOD. Delivering now: Douglas fir, gum. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

WINDOW, single glaze with aluminium frame 1640mm x 1240mm. $100. Can deliver. Ph 021 671 444.

PUPS, tri-colour border collie, ready now (10 weeks). Ph 021 0259 0982.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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

Now available in Collingwood on Mondays.

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

HEARING Aid Clinic at GB Community Health will be on Thursday 18 May, 1-3pm. Aids checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members (free) and non-members ($10). Phone for appointment with M Barker 525 7465 .

LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, herbal apothecary, iridology analysis, reflexology, reiki master. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, 027 451 9797.

Billy Kerrisk Ltd

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

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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

PAIN & STRESS RELIEF THERAPY

(Scenar therapy)

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

in Takaka & Motueka

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

Marie-Laure 021 027 93739

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

Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com

quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646. REFLEXOLOGY with Ariane Wyler, Thursdays 1.30-6pm in town. Otherwise mobile service available. Ph 021 0260 7607. REIKI master, Tony Hunt. $50 per session. Wednesdays. Ph 027 293 4828.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

COMPETENT hand wanted for intermittent assistance with small building project. Please ph 525 9091 (answerphone).

Customer Service Representative/Driver

TAKAKA

Join an organisation helping to grow the country, bring your experience as a Delivery Driver and become a valued member of our Takaka team.

Support our Takaka Rural Supplies team and clients in this dual role of Delivery Driver/Customer Service Representative.

About the role:

Delivery Driver/Customer Service role, permanent full-time, 40 hours Monday to Friday + rostered Saturday mornings

Operate company vehicles such as forklifts and utes safely

Apply excellent attention to detail to accurately receive and process inwards/outwards good Follow direction and processes as you load the PGW ute/trailer and complete deliveries to clients’ sites

• Attend to assigned tasks in a timely manner to ensure efficient operations of the Storeroom

• Use your exceptional customer service skills to greet customers and assist with loading/unloading deliveries Network with customers as you share your knowledgeable advice about our extensive product range.

Skills and experience:

A full, current, and clean NZ driver’s licence, with the ability to operate a manual vehicle, and reverse trailers. F endorsement and Class 2 will be an advantage however training can be provided

EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi

SEEKING consistent ongoing landscaping gardening development/maintenance opportunities. Honest, particular, reliable, punctual. Ph Joshua 027 923 5880.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ AND PIZZERIA: open Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 May, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934.

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

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

ACC registered Provider

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

• Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required

Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment

Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

• Good physical fitness as you will be on your feet for the majority of the day and be required to complete many manual handling tasks throughout the day

Great communication and willingness to be an outstanding team player Strong computer literacy skills that enable you to promptly switch on to our systems

• Horticulture or Rural sector knowledge and experiences.

Our benefits

PGG Wrightson provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package with a great range of corporate staff discounts and benefits across:

• Banking Fuel discounts

• Technology Retailers Discounted healthcare and real estate.

• Discounted medical insurance Access to free flu vaccinations

• In-house and external training opportunities Occupational Counselling Programme (OCP).

About PGG Wrightson

For over 160 years PGG Wrightson (PGW) have worked alongside New Zealand farmers to service their on-farm needs, supporting our common goal of helping grow the country.

We provide products and services nationwide to our 90 retail stores with over 1500 employees working across PGW. People enjoy working here because we truly value our people and we are committed to growing our employees through developing technical expertise and leadership abilities, opening the doors to a challenging and rewarding career in the rural industry.

We are committed to our company values of being Accountable, strong Leadership, showing Integrity, and working Smarter and our Teamwork.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact, Sam Yeatman, Store Manager - 03 525 7892.

Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or to view other opportunities visit careers.pggwrightson.co.nz and enter reference number 21891NSP

Applications close on Wednesday, 17 May 2023.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community winter timetable: Mass, 4pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of the month. All warmly welcome. ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 14 May

10:30am

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

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 12 MAY

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

CENTRAL TĀKAKA SCHOOL TWILIGHT FAIR: postponed until Friday the 26 May due to boggy grounds.

TUESDAY 16 MAY

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 17 MAY

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

THURSDAY 18 MAY

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

FRIDAY 19 MAY

TEA AND TALK, Old School Cāfe, Pakawau, 10.30am, all welcome. Tea and coffee provided free of charge. Hosted by Pakawau Rural Women. Ph Joyce 524 8364.

Programmes to listen out for:

Total Wellbeing NZ

Join Thomas Spring for a programme about about health and wellbeing. Thomas will look at topics like Feldenkrais, yoga, meditation, stress management and mindfulness. Tuesday mornings at 10.00 with new content every 2 weeks.

Trinketbox

Maria Baigent presents an hour of Musical Trinkets, written, sung and performed by Women. Trinketbox airs Monday afternoons at 12 noon with new content every 2 weeks. Trinketbox also airs on Radio Southland in Invercargill and Otago Access Radio in Dunedin.

Become a Friend of Fresh

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

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

SATURDAY 13TH MAY

MIHIHEA & FRIENDS

MIHIHEA - LIVE | T.R | SOULFIRE | PEEZY

SATURDAY 20TH MAY

The Drop Zone: Vol 2 GRYPO | CIVIL DIN

YAKKA | JAYDEN | ZAPPAH

FRIDAY 26TH MAY Roots & fruits hosted by galanjah

SATURDAY 27TH MAY that HIP HOP NIGHT! soulfire | dj cushti (NSN)

SATURDAY 10 JUNE

TRUTH | paige julia | ashez with local support: YAKKA pre sales: ticketfairy.com

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 12 until Tuesday 16 May

Friday: Southwesterlies dying away. Fine weather. Early frosts in sheltered areas

Saturday: Light winds. Fine weather with light frosts in sheltered areas

Sunday: Westerlies developing west of Parapara, light winds elsewhere. Cloud increasing with a few showers likely later

Monday: Southeasterlies gradually dying away. Early cloud clearing to give a fine day

Tuesday: Light winds. Mainly fine with pleasant daytime temperatures

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Twilight Marke

Winter Dates

*Friday 19th May

*Friday 18th Aug

*Friday 30th Jun

*Friday 29th Sep 5pm - 7.30pm

Site bookings are $10 per site 0272639220 - poharahall@gmail com

Friday 12th May

Last chance for MOTHER’S DAY! ORDER NOW!

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

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

www.villagetheatre.org.nz

4:00 Mavka: The Forest Song (PG)

7:30 Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 (M) FINAL

Saturday 13th

2:00 Rainy Day Only Matinee

7:30 Broker (M) FINAL

Sunday 14th

4:30 80 for Brady (M) $20/$15

Special Mother’s Day Event (Doors open 3.30 for afternoon tea followed by film at 4.30)

7:30 Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival (PG)

Wednesday 17th

5:30 Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival (PG)

Sat 13th ANDREW WHITE - guitar troubadour, $15.

Mon 15th SINGALONG AROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM - all welcome to join in.

Thu 18th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE, special guest Isabelle Wolff, $5.

Sun 21st NZ STRING QUARTET - SOLD OUT - No door sales sorry. 2pm (ticket holders don’t be late!)

Wed 24th CLAYTON TAYLOR and friends sing BOB DYLAN - celebrating Bob’s 82nd birthday. 7.30pm, $10 (not an open mic). for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Collingwood School

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'Casa Ligar' is a stunning 2 storey home with fruit trees galore. When you have had enough of being at the beach, there are stunning outdoor areas, with both a covered patio & a separate BBQ area with a pizza oven. You could live the dream here. Call now to arrange a grand tour!

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

If you have green fingers, then this is the section for you. There are 10+ varieties of fruit trees growing on this freehold section, along with a host of ornamentals. Zoned Rural 1 with Resource consent granted in 2021 to construct a generic dwelling. Close to amenities. Call me now for more information. Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

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

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

This is a fantastic chance to plan and design your build for the most optimal view this beautiful section has to offer. There is power connected towards the back of the land. An easy stroll to the golden sands and safe beach of Ligar Bay. What more can you ask for! Give me a call for more information.

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

Just across the road from the reserve, which means brilliant beach access and views from this two-storey home. It has had significant refurbishment. There is potential plus at this property with the clever floorplan, back patio and double garage. Patons Rock is a gorgeous setting. You must view now.

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

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

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

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