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Kids keep country tradition
Nine-year-old Aroha with her three-month-old lamb Nosey at last Saturday's Boys and Girls Agricultural Show in Tākaka. Photo: Rosa Volz. ROSA VOLZ
The sun shone on a display of talent and enthusiasm at the Boys and Girls Agricultural Show last Saturday. By 10am, a sizeable gathering of parents, children, volunteers, and of course domestic animals and livestock, assembled at Tākaka's Rec Park Centre to enjoy the sunshine. Inside the Rec Centre, The GB Weekly was greeted by a colourful exhibition of artwork, cooking, vegetables, flowers, and photography – with seven sections and 30 sub-sections. Lachlan McAlinden (10) spent the last two months “working on a Jurassic World scene” in the Plastic Construction section. “It’s fun to do, working together cutting pieces out. Finding the pictures in my memory and putting it together,” he says.
Outside on the rugby field are the livestock sections, sitting alongside facepainting, the Tākaka volunteer fire service, a sausage sizzle, and a very popular petting zoo. The livestock categories encompass five sections with 16 sub-sections – with the greatest number of entrants presenting in the dog show ring. Aroha (9) tells The GB Weekly that this is her second year of competing at the show. This year she is entering her three-month-old lamb Nosey, who is dressed in a hat. This is a long-term relationship, “He is my pet, and I am going to keep him forever.” In the far corner of the fields, the horse section gets underway at 9.45am. Aria Dobbs (14) is riding Cailee, a 12-year-old Anglo-Arab horse (14.3 hands), and they take out second prize in the Advanced section. This means that she can walk, trot, and canter unassisted. Her
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mother Carrie says that Aria’s success is due to her commitment over the last four years. “Aria is homeschooled, and she prioritises her horse grooming and exercising over everything else.” The cutest calf on the field is Clover, accompanied by first-time entrant, eight-yearold Emma Petterson. Clover is a Jersey cow and “very cute and very tame”. “She is going to be a milking cow,” says Emma. In preparation for the show, Emma has been getting up at 7am to milk Clover’s mum and to tie up and brush Clover. The organising team – Abbie Langford, Steph Gray, Emma Tate, and Jasmine Polglase – were thrilled with the turnout of talent. Says Abbie, “We start planning the May or June [preceding] the show. I love doing the show and seeing families and kids practice and get... Continued on page 3
St John recruitment JO RICHARDS
Hato Hone St John is touting the benefits of volunteering, as the organisation appeals for new recruits across Golden Bay. Having worked in various voluntary roles since 1990, Tim Creagh, Hato Hone St John group operations manager for Nelson and Tasman Bays, has seen the “immense contribution volunteers make in communities across New Zealand”. “Many of our volunteers work in frontline emergency response roles, providing first aid and, sometimes, lifesaving help. They play a crucial role when patients are at their most vulnerable, and when every second counts,” he says. Tim says there are currently 12 Hato Hone St John volunteer ambulance officers based in Tākaka and five in Collingwood, and the organisation is looking to recruit more “good and keen team members who want to make a positive impact in the community”. Hato Hone St John will provide all the necessary training, which includes courses on driving and resource management, and volunteers also complete a New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder). It typically takes between six and nine months for a new volunteer to meet all training requirements. There are also opportunities for advanced training if you wish to progress to a higher authority to practice. Aside from responding to emergencies, Tim says team members occasionally provide support at community events such as festivals and concerts. “Our volunteers play a significant role in helping build resilient communities and we are truly grateful for their selfless commitment to helping others. We are always looking for new team members, particularly young, healthy, and physically fit people who are practical, calm under pressure, and can work well in a team.” Tim, who has 35 years’ experience in the ambulance sector, says volunteers in Tākaka work on rostered shifts, while Collingwood volunteers are on-call only. “We know how busy modern life can be, so we like to be as flexible as we can when it comes to the hours and times our volunteers are able to work.” Volunteers also have access to benefits, discounts, and wellbeing support. For more information about becoming a volunteer, including the application process, contact Tim Creagh on ph 027 255 3981, or visit: https://join.stjohn.org. nz/volunteer-jobs.
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Continued from page 1 Abbie is working with a team to put together a history of ...confidence for the ‘Big People Show’ [Golden Bay A&P Show].” the event and is keen to hear from anyone who wishes to share The show has run for 73 years, and entry is free due to the “photos or memories” of past show days. sponsorship of Uruwhenua Farms, and “the super generosity “It’s a really great family morning out – and some of the of local businesses and volunteers”, says Steph. entries are just ‘wow',” says Jasmine, pointing out the challenge of running such an event: “It’s not a show unless an animal runs away – we had to catch a calf this morning.”
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LE T TERS Monday 13 November, 1pm, GB Service Centre Items on the Agenda include:
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Reassessment of herbicide hazard
The Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) has applied to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to decide whether there are grounds to reassess the herbicide glyphosate. Establishing grounds is a specific legal requirement that must be met under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) Act before an application can be made for a substance to be reassessed. A reassessment is a formal review of the rules controlling a substance that is already in use in New Zealand. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, one of 89 mixtures containing glyphosate that are approved for use in Aotearoa New Zealand. ELI says there is significant new information about the negative effects of the substance that warrants a reassessment. Grounds for reassessment requests are non-notified processes. This means that the request is not publicly notified and there is no opportunity for submissions to be made. ELI have opted to release this information at this stage due to high public interest in glyphosate, and ELI’s decision to publicly announce their request for grounds. A decision-making committee will consider information from the applicant and our own research to decide whether there are grounds to reassess glyphosate. Once a decision has been made, the ELI will publish this on their website. If the committee decides that grounds do exist, then a reassessment can be undertaken. Anyone can apply for a formal reassessment, but only once grounds have been established. Both the general public and people affected by a reassessment are given an opportunity to make a submission on the application. More information can be found on the EPA website. Felicity Fitz-William
Council's secret workshops
The Tasman mayor has reportedly stated that he will continue to keep holding council workshops in secret, despite the Chief Ombudsman's concern that they are used to make decisions free from public scrutiny in contravention of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act. Do Tasman ratepayers need to be reminded that this mayor and his predecessor played a major role in the "behind closed doors" decision to build the damn dam – against the express wishes of the majority? Perhaps we could have prevented this waste of money from happening if the current mayor and his predecessor did not have a closed door to make their deals behind. Gary Thorpe
Doctor and nurse practitioner appointments
It would be good to see some upfront honesty from the medical centre. They spent weeks asking for us to go and celebrate 10 years, why not do the same telling us what’s going on? I rang today for an appointment only to find I no longer have a doctor; I am assigned to a nurse practitioner as the two lady doctors are full and not taking new patients. I have been with the practice for over 20 years, I am not a new patient but according to their system I am. I was not told my doctor had left or advised I needed to ask to go on to another lady's list. What is happening up there? I am told a nurse practitioner can do the same as a doctor, I am allowed 15 minutes, according to the signs. Is that enough time to read the last four years of my notes needed and treat me? I guess I will find out when I get the appointment in two weeks' time, the earliest one available. Jennie Morris
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We are sorry that Mrs Morris’s recent experience did not meet her expectations. We welcome direct contact with people who use our services, so we can so work together to resolve any issues that arise. We are also sorry Mrs Morris missed our announcement in The GB Weekly on 11 August when we introduced our newest NP Gina Mills and explained that she would be available to see Dr Hannah Cummins' patients. We are extremely lucky to have two very experienced nurse practitioners on our team and Mrs Morris is correct when she says they function the same as our doctors. They both have enrolled patients and participate on our 24/7 on-call system. The Ministry of Health defines nurse practitioners as… "highly skilled, autonomous health practitioners who have advanced education, clinical training and demonstrated competency. They have the legal authority to practice". I would welcome Mrs Morris’s call or email so we can work together to meet her needs.
Māori who gave the place its name, the macron is essential to assist correct pronunciation and so would help save unnecessary embarrassment for newcomers, thus improving the welcome the sign provides. For some of us Pākehā, pronoucing Te Reo Māori words as best we can is not only a mark of respect, but also an important and effective way to challenge racism. By making the effort to spell and pronounce place names and other words correctly, we demonstrate an attitude which will hopefully rub off on those who still harbour an outdated and unkind one. I suspect that our local Māori are far too gentle and polite to assert this basic respect themselves, so I hope they don’t mind that I have taken the initiative. I have politely requested the Lions to make the change and offered to pay for the work but unfortunately they are as yet reluctant, their main objection being that I am (surprisingly) the first person ever to ask them. If you too support this idea, please could you ask them as well (they can be found on Facebook), and I’m sure a pledge of a donation towards their good works would provide welcome encouragement. Steve Penny
Referendum would try to rewrite Treaty
As political parties negotiate agreements one matter will be to the fore. That is the ACT proposal to have a referendum for a Treaty Principles Act which would override Treaty principles references in legislation – in effect rewriting the Treaty of Waitangi. The proposed principles would become: 1. All citizens of New Zealand have the same political rights and duties 2. All political authority comes from the people by democratic means including universal suffrage, regular and free elections with a secret ballot 3. New Zealand is a multi-ethnic liberal democracy where discrimination based on ethnicity is illegal. Principle 1 would replace: All New Zealanders are equal before the law. Principle 2 looks like it should be in the Bill of Rights and has little to do with the Treaty. Principle 3 also introduces matters not contained in the Treaty. What is omitted is: The government has the right to govern and make laws. Iwi have the right to organise as iwi, and, under the law, to control their resources as their own. Both the government and iwi are obliged to accord each other reasonable cooperation on major issues of common concern. The government is responsible for providing effective processes for the resolution of grievances in the expectation that reconciliation can occur. A very poorly drafted referendum like this is destined for the rubbish bin either in negotiation or as soon as it is tried to be raised. Not a great start for a new Government I suspect. No reira, heoi ano. Morris Te Whiti Love
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Thanks very much to the GB Lions Club for its beautifully restored sign welcoming people to Tākaka. Perfect timing too, as tourist season gets fully underway. Unfortunately however, it has a glaring omission: the macron (line) above the first “a” is missing. As well as showing appropriate respect to the aboriginal
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A new initiative that aims to revolutionise community decision-making and empower residents is being launched later this month. The Mohua Wellbeing 2042 pilot is a partnership between Golden Bay sustainability group Mohua 2042 and The Wellbeing Protocol – a non-profit organisation dedicated to building technology-based infrastructure that amplifies community voices. The Golden Bay pilot is based around an innovative app designed to give local residents greater control over decisions that impact their wellbeing. The Wellbeing Protocol app allows project ideas to be uploaded, shared, and voted upon by the community with funding being awarded to the highest ranked proposals. Tasman District Council, through its Community Grants scheme, has provided an initial $4,500 for the funding pool, which will be distributed via the app-based initiative. While initially targeting Golden Bay, the pilot paves the way for wider implementation in the Tasman region and beyond. Mohua 2042 trustee Reggie Luedtke urges anyone seeking funding for their ideas to attend the launch. “This is your chance to bring it to life. The launch event will provide the
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The variable oystercatcher: "Vote for me and keep an eye out for me on the beach!" Photo: Supplied. SUBMITTED
There is still time to cast your vote for your favourite New Zealand bird. The Golden Bay branch of Forest and Bird are ambassadors for Torea pango, the variable oystercatcher, in this year's Bird of the Year which becomes Bird of the Century to celebrate 100 years of Forest and Bird. We have chosen to get behind the Variable oystercatcher because Tasman has the highest recorded number of these birds of any region in New Zealand. In fact we hold one third of the global population of Variable oystercatchers. That's something our community can be proud of. Please vote for this very handsome shorebird online at www.birdoftheyear.org.nz Voting closes at 5pm on Sunday 12 November.
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Merriment at springtime gathering SOL MORGAN
Flowers are blooming, bees and birds are flying, and spring is in the air. The Sustainable Living Centre’s (SLC ) Spring Merriment event held last Saturday to an appreciative crowd was a fitting celebration. Event organiser and SLC community engagement coordinator Martine Baanvinger worked her magic to create the second event of this kind, for the community to come together and enjoy an oldtime traditional springtime gathering. “I really liked how it all worked wonderfully, with a great team of entertainers and volunteers who made s u c h a f a n t a s t i c e ve n t possible,” she said. This acoustic event replicated what used to happen back in the day when villages celebrated spring with roaming musicians, entertainers, storytellers, and circus artists. Gathering in a large circle, the event was opened by Martine with some welcoming words for attendees about the beauty and bounty that spring brings. Milo Haigh’s dance group The Muther Funkers upped the ante with a flashmob-style dance to The Blues Brothers song “Shake Your Tail Feather”, setting the stage for a fun day. Around the “green” were various spaces to hang out or get creative. The bell tent was the comfy children’s space to chill and play. The large tent with hay bales hosted various musicians who sang, played drums, guitar, and violin to a relaxed crowd, and storytellers captivated many a listener. The blue tent provided circus toys, including juggling balls, pois, and staffs, which young and older had a go with throughout the day. Trustee and entry keeper Murray Rogers said, “It was great to see everyone relaxing and enjoying themselves. It was refreshing to see a lot of new young folk playing with pois and staffs to amazing acoustic music as if they were swept in by the wind.” The willow dome was filled with flowers for those wanting a flower crown to adorn their heads with. The green tent rocked it with many flat stones to decorate with paint to take home. And out in the carpark, more
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old-style games like vintage table football, Scandinavian lawn game “Kubb”, and “knock the cans down” were a real hit. A big highlight was dancing around the maypole holding coloured ribbons, woven into beautiful patterns to live English folk music. Kevin Durkan once again skillfully guided the maypole dancing, which ran twice during the day due to popular demand. Attendee Colin Minney found the day “an easy, relaxed, joyful atmosphere full of participatory play”. Mar tine’s theatre group DramaLAB per formed a Golden Bay version of a “Mummers Play”. A hilarious, improvised short piece with the double-headed queen of Kahurangi and their rainbow unicorn, who, after falling ill, became revived by the witch doctor and winter was moved on by spring.
A good laugh had by all. The SLC café served healthy, yummy, organic kai throughout the day. Lunch was double-optioned with two seasonal soups: leek and potato, and spicy pumpkin. Homemade cakes and cold refreshing drinks, along with hot chai, coffee, and teas, kept everyone going until dinner. A nourishing dinner was served, including vegetable curry, dahl, spiced rice, and mixed salad from the gardens. “What a beautiful day with a gentle, familyfriendly vibe, where people of Golden Bay and beyond connected and celebrated spring,” said Martine. “Thank you so much to all who participated, helped out, and supported this fundraising event, including supplying marquees.”
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Pete scores a hat-trick at Bay Art RONNIE SHORT
Pete Beverley is blown away to find himself the Supreme Award winner of Bay Art 2023, in addition to winning the 2-D category and joint winner of the People’s Choice Award. A first-time entrant, Pete still can’t believe the triple-award win for the 18 pencilled portraits displayed on a triangular upright stand, entitled One Degree of Separation. “I was completely stunned... I am so chuffed and really happy, and a little confused as well… But the judges got it... They put my thoughts into words far better than I could.” The winning piece is now on display in Tākaka Memorial Library, where Pete had found three staff who were willing models, having enlisted his first subject at Hammer Hardware. Long before drawing portraits, back in the seventies Pete drew his own album covers. “I was a bit of a geek really... Always into heavy metal and drawing that sort of style.” Although he has never been taught how to draw, Pete has been sketching portraits for “about two and a half years”, starting with nurses from Golden Bay Community Health, where he worked as a healthcare assistant. His previous occupations in Golden Bay include firearms licensing and “a very short time” working as enforcement officer for Tasman District Council. Before emigrating from England to New Zealand 16 years ago, Pete worked for 21 years as a policeman in his hometown, Scunthorpe. He became a sergeant, until he was badly beaten upon attending an emergency callout. It was typical of the gang culture, which resulted from mass unemployment and poverty after three out of four steelwork industries closed. Traumatised by the experience, Pete retired from policing. His post-traumatic stress disorder is still triggered by conflict, which he now avoids wherever possible. Now retired “apart from driving the Wrinklies bus”, he has more time to draw. It was Pete’s wife, Rosey, who encouraged him to enter Bay Art. As a run-up, he entered three portraits into the A&P Show. His depiction of Rosey won out of the three, which included Mona Lisa and Judi Dench. By then he had an idea for Bay Art based on a sense of community. “I’d do as many portraits as I can of people, just normal people... with the title One Degree of Separation... I put it on a stand, one for practicality... It would be too big if I put
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Pete Beverley, triple award winner of Bay Art 2023, with his 2D, Supreme and People’s Choice (joint) winning entry One Degree of Separation at Tākaka library. Photo: Ronnie Short.
them on one sheet.” Tākaka ITM built the wooden panels and Waitapu Engineering made the stand, to display six portraits per side. Each of the portraits will be gifted back to the model. Pete believes “the things in life that are really important, you don’t put a price on”. Although Pete is overwhelmed by the prizes, including vouchers and $1,500 cash, he is already dreaming up next year’s Bay Art entry. Meantime, Pete will take commissions for anyone who would like a portrait, which he spends up to 15 hours perfecting from a photograph. Contact him on ph 021 209 2871.
From left, joint winners of Bay Art People's Choice category, Pete Beverley and Lisa Bradbury, receive their awards from ITM's Sarah Brown. Photo Supplied. SUBMITTED
Joint winners of the ITM People's Choice Award at Bay Art 2023 were Pete Beverley and Lisa Bradbury with 33 votes each. “The first tie in history as far as I'm aware,” said Golden Bay Community Arts Council arts worker Claire French, adding, “This is the first Hat trick of wins in Bay Art history.” Sarah Brown presented the awards on behalf of ITM but, having already scooped two awards, including the Supreme Award, Pete graciously passed the prize, which includes a trip for two on Farewell Spit Eco Tours, on to Lisa. Lisa's piece was a fundraiser for children in care and she says it took her 11 months to complete.
Golden Bay Community Arts Council with support from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage are super excited to announce a Summer Arts Festival in the Bay in January 2024 The heart of the festival will be from Friday 19th January to Sunday 28th January however our vision is for workshops and events happening a week either side of these dates to be included in the schedule. We are already in discussion with the Golden Bay A&P committee about having a presence @ next year's show on Saturday 2oth. What makes this festival special is its focus on being community led. In essence the festival provides a light structure to support our communities creatives and creativity to express itself. One of the comments we receive is that people are feeling full at the moment and our concern is the idea of a festival will feel overwhelming. We are not looking at organising something that requires a small number of individuals to put in a lot of effort rather our vision is that individuals and arts communities think about something they can make happen at that time of year. This way the festival will be a collection of events giving the feel of something significant! Most importantly, the festival coordinator, will be available to provide support and the festival itself has the facilities to financially underwrite your event. Beyond this the festival itself will provide comprehensive marketing and
ticketing services taking care of another significant aspect of event organising. We would love to see a number of workshops happening during and in the weeks either side of festival week, particular workshops focused on families or one day workshops for women wanting a creative break. We imagine events will be held in the remote regional halls around Golden Bay/Mohua, so it’s an opportunity for creatives of all types to present their work in the small communities in which they live! Other ideas are live music in some of the Bay’s unique locations, exhibitions in local halls and in conjunction with community galleries, a sand sculpture competition, theatre, poetry and film nights and the potential of a sculpture symposium to name a few... What we need is keen folk to champion their ideas! We are already excited by the discussions we have had with community members keen to be involved. If you are interested and want to find out more please visit the Arts Council website www.gbarts.org.nz and click on the festival link.
There are four ways to approach being involved: • Register Event - if you have a clear idea of what you want to do, • Register Interest - if you have some ideas but would like to work with the festival coordinator to develop them, • Register Skills or Resources - if you have skills or resources you feel are useful to the festival, • Volunteer - because the festival sounds cool and you just want to be involved! Otherwise, if you are not sure or prefer to explore options in person please feel free to contact Gary Smith the festival coordinator on ph. 021 0277 8363 or email artsworkermohua@gmail.com. In essence this festival is about collectively celebrating the depth of creative talent and energy here in the Bay. The festival itself is committed to working in partnership with the diversity of art forms, creativity and cultures with a connection to our region. We have an eye on the event being held annually and moving into the month of February from 2025 as a mechanism for extending our summer visitors season.
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Last Tuesday, the inaugural community Labyrinth Rocks Halloween event was hosted by youth workers and staff from the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust (GBWCT), who hold the Tasman District Council rec contract. GBWCT general manager Cait Tomlinson said, “I couldn’t be more happy. A lot of hard work went into setting it up, and it really paid off… it was the perfect venue and provided just the right atmosphere for a spooking good time.” From 4-6pm, families lined up at the entrance with their costumed-up young ones for the Trick or Treat Trail. Clutching pumpkin buckets or bags in which to collect treats, the excited children eagerly awaited their turn. Emerging later, expressions of gratitude were expressed by shouts of “Awesome” and “Thank you”, as the children happily departed. Within the Labyrinth walls, Kidztheatre actors lurked, ready to spring out in front of those walking through. Facepainted in keeping with Some of the Kidztheatre actors ready to perform at the entrance to Labyrinth Rocks. Photo: Ronnie Short. their characters were a bridge troll, witches, vampires, the grim reaper, and a very scary zombie. Teentheatre actors arrived later, to add the final touches to their characters. Their role was to “really scare” the teenagers and adults arriving for Halloween Horror from 7-9pm. Youth worker Tom Lake enjoyed his parking marshal role, dressed as a pirate riding a dinosaur. Later in the evening he donned a mask and became anonymous. Cait wore full nun attire, while Lisa Bradbury looked resplendent in full green witch attire. “The whole Workcentre/ Youth Habitat team, their families, plus some extra volunteers helped,” said Cait. “Not only with the massive set-up and delivery on the Superb costumes graced the Trick or Treat Trail at Labyrinth Rocks. Photo: Ronnie Short. day, which for some meant they were hard at it from 6am until after 10pm, but also the weeks and weeks of preparation making props and organising the displays... We have some really talented and crafty people on our team. Stellar effort! Tom Lake, who has extensive experience in event management, played a key role in the organisation and his contribution really helped bring things together on the day. “A massive thank you to KidznTeentheatre and Ronnie Short for providing wonderful support and entertainment… they were amazing and put a lot of effort into acting the part.” Cait and the team also extend their thanks to Trash Palace, Hi Tākaka, ITM, and H a m m e r H a rd w a re, “ We couldn’t have done it without Halloween fun is not just for the youngsters. Photo: Supplied. you”. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2023
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Some of the Mohua Homeschool STEAM Club members who competed at the annual Epro8 Challenge. Photo: Supplied. SUBMITTED
In August and September, the Homeschool STEAM Club sent three teams of 8- to 15-year-olds to compete in the annual EPro8 Challenge – an inter-school science and engineering competition in which 25,000 students from throughout New Zealand take part. In groups of four, students complete various technical, electronic, and engineering challenges, winning points for each stage completed, collaborating without any adult support to construct brand new creations, following instructions on challenge cards. All three teams worked hard throughout the year to gain confidence with the Epro8 equipment, practicing weekly to work together, solve problems, and build challenging constructions, then adding electronics to make their creations “come alive”. The two younger teams, Years 5-6 and 7-8, travelled to Nelson where they received placings in their first round, earning them each a place in the finals. It was so exciting to watch the youngsters from Golden Bay, Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, and Blenheim schools working in their groups, through the highs and lows, to complete each challenge, judged by Kelvin Theile, Epro8 founder and manager. The Year 7-8 team came first in their heat and fifth in the finals. The Year 5-6 team came in first place at the finals, winning the trophy as Grand Champions in their year group.
The Year 9-10 teens raised funds to compete in Wellington through bake sales, a sausage sizzle, raffles, and gratefully received support from local businesses, in particular Ray White, Tākaka Tyres, Orange Mechanical, Anatoki Salmon, Hammer Hardware, and PGG Wrightson. This team also made it to the finals, coming ninth overall out of 44 teams across the Wellington region. Team mentor Lisa Bodley was a spectator at all six competitions, and along with other parents found it a nailbiting ex-perience. There were many tense moments for the kids and the spectators alike, but all three groups persisted for the two-and-a-half hours and completed some amazing challenges, including a 2m-tall working robot “space invader” that drove from side to side, moved up and down, with time delays, light sensors, a counter, touch sensors, and all connected into a sequence that repeated itself. Huge credit goes to the kids who showed such determination and creative thinking. Well done! And a huge thank you to our local community who got behind these young people to support their fundraising efforts. Year 5-6 team - Ally Livingston, Freya Bodley, Teal Alker, Nur Yerushalmy. Year 7-8 team: Aesha Purucker, Sophia Marshall, Isaac Petterson, Casey Lea. Year 9-10 team: Ari Bodley, Levi Petterson, Lowry Lea, Sam Moynan.
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A huge thank you
NEWS IN BRIEF Bird feeders fund food bank
Students' Dangerous exhibition
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It was an enormous thrill on election night to win the seat of West Coast-Tasman. I only wish I could individually thank every one of the people who voted for me personally. The counting of Special and Overseas Votes has now confirmed the win and I deeply appreciate the personal support and vote of confidence and I thank you all very much. My thanks also to all the National Party supporters and volunteers who helped in the electorate during the campaign. I couldn’t have done it without you. At Parliament, I’ve always done my best to represent the people, from Jackson Bay to Golden Bay but to do so now as your electorate MP is a special privilege. I will work tirelessly to ensure that the voice of our electorate is heard, and that your concerns are addressed. While I’m delighted by my own win, the result that counts most is that, together, New Zealanders voted for change and we will soon have a National-led government. National campaigned on rebuilding the economy, bringing down the cost of living, providing taxing relief, restoring law and order and doing a better job of education and healthcare. These things matter to all of us in the West Coast-Tasman electorate and I look forward to being part of a government that delivers for you all. There was a definite vote for change – New Zealand has turned a page this election, and with it there will be a stronger emphasis on building the economy so that we can afford to support all those who need it and provide the services that our modern way of life expects. As always please feel free to make contact with my office if I can be of support, email: maureen.pughmp@ parliament.govt.nz
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Leela, a Year 12 student from Golden Bay High School has raised funds for the Mohua Food Bank. Leela spent term 3 designing and painting old cups and saucers to make into bird feeders. These were sold on a stall at the school, with the $135 raised, used to purchase items for the food bank. “I wanted to help the food bank for people that cannot afford to eat," said Leela.
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The Senior Visual Arts students from Golden Bay High School will be exhibiting their work at Tākaka's Dangerous Kitchen from Tuesday 7 November. The exhibition showcases the variety of excellent young talent emerging in Mohua. On display is work by NCEA level 1, 2 and 3 art students studying photography, painting and printmaking. GBHS is very proud of the high standard of work and what the students have achieved and says the exhibition is a must see. The school expresses its thanks to The Dangerous Kitchen for providing a venue every year where the students' work can be exhibited.
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Des recalls "no-frills" motorcycling
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Local author Des Molloy regaled an audience with intrepid motorcycle yarns from his latest book The Ernie Diaries, at a recent talk at the Tākaka Memorial Library. Des has had five big motorcycle adventures over more than 50 years, each commemorated in a book. Des says his latest book belongs to the demographic of the audience, who like him were youths in the 1970s. Predictably, this “no-frills” 70s tale begins with a Kiwi OE by passenger voyage to the UK amidst “low level debauchery”. “Without guidance, no one to rein you in. We all had hair then and lived in large collegial flats.” In England, Des purchased “Ernie”, the cheapest version of Norton’s motorbikes, for 40 pounds. Ernie needed rebuilding, accomplished mostly inside the London flat Des shared with up to 10 others. Three years and various other European explorations later, he and travelling partner Anne headed off to Norway, with Ernie newly painted McLaren racing carorange. They had no solid plan or proper map, Des wearing an impractical “onesie” bike suit, but Anne in nothing more than her regular clothing. Ernie’s pump lasted to the outskirts of London. More repairs were due after Ernie was dropped off the ship onto the wharf. The pair loved Norway’s windy, hilly roads and fiords, although the corrugated roads cost Ernie several parts. Dismantling the engine on the roadside in snow was only briefly the “wonderful experience” promised to Anne, but Des – the eternal optimist – loved imagining everything going perfectly right. Unlit tunnels hewn through rocky escarpments caused inevitable spills. After Ernie’s 6-volt British bulbs failed they hardly ever had lights. Endless other breakdown dramas were dealt to successfully with Araldite epoxy resin. Resistant to spending money on accommodation, the pair slept by the bike under a floorless, single-skin tent, or under trees or in barns or bus shelters. They travelled through East Germany, Poland, Turkey, and Iran, often trading smuggled money for profit or donating blood that bought food for a week. This is a good motorbike yarn that chronicles brushes with the law, thefts, and accidents, notwithstanding Ernie’s breakdowns. “He wasn’t wonderful, Ernie, but he got us through some real scrapes,” laughs Des.
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Jude Edmondson, left, and Pam Nelson receive cups for best local players from club president Hattie Curtis. Photo: Submitted. SUBMITTED
Local author Des Molloy entertains an audience at the library with yarns from his latest book The Ernie Diaries. Photo: Anita Peters.
Five months after they began, the colourful adventure with Ernie came to an end when he was exchanged in Iran for three Persian carpets. Despite all, Des’s motto remains: “Every day on two wheels is a good day.” You can purchase a copy directly from Des Molloy, ph 021 154 6080, or from www.kahukupublishing.com.
Every year Golden Bay Bridge Club hosts a tournament where players from around the country come to the Bay to pit their card playing skills against each other. This year the event attracted players from as far away as Auckland and Invercargill, attracted by the possibility of gaining the coveted 10 “A” points that were on offer. The more A points you can win the higher your national ranking. Sixty deals were played from 9.30am-5.30pm as partnerships bid their hands to many a contract that was impossible to achieve, gleefully hoping that it was a good sacrifice to stop their opponents from making a more reasonable number of tricks. At the end of the day it was the partnership of Pamela Dravinsky and Chris Marshall from Richmond and Picton that took the top prize. The Lone Star Farm Cup and The Clem Mead Cup for best local players handicap and straight were won by Jude Edmondson and Pam Nelson. The Golden Bay Bridge Club would like to thank principal sponsor NBS for their very generous support as well as the generous donations from Anatoki Salmon, Mariposa, Farewell Spit Tours, and Westhaven Shellfish Ltd for the prizes that were auctioned and also to the many local businesses that contributed to the raffles.
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A three-year study to help understand how widespread Facial Eczema (FE) is in New Zealand has just begun. Initiated and funded by Beef and Lamb NZ (B+LNZ), it aims to fill gaps in knowledge of FE prevalence and distribution. Suzi Keeling, sector science manager for the project, says, “To ensure we get an accurate picture of Facial Eczema from every corner of New Zealand, we are looking for 350 enthusiastic farmers, 22 each from 16 regions around New Zealand, to collect samples from October to May each year for three years.” Last week, as one of those “enthusiastic farmers”, I posted the first of the 16 samples away to the laboratory from Kaihoka sheep. With my background as a vet and years on the farm I know that FE is a serious problem, so I’m happy to volunteer and “take part in the research to play an integral role in shaping future tools and solutions for FE management”. Briefly explained, FE is a disease associated with a toxinproducing fungus, which, in warm damp conditions, grows in leaf litter at the base of pasture. When stock eat the fungus on the grass, the toxin can cause permanent liver damage. This results in photosensitivity and sunburn and there is no cure. If the animal survives, production will be limited for life. B+LNZ provide instructions, sampling kits, and cover the costs to courier samples to the laboratory. The farmers participating in the study collect samples roughly every two weeks from the same mob of sheep. These samples are not green grass, but grass passed through the sheep and deposited on the paddock. Ten fresh poos in pottles is what is needed, simply strolling quietly around the flock, watching, and carefully scooping. A handy hint in the instructions states that steam in closed pottles indicates the fresh, warm sample required. In return for the effort, participating farmers receive faecal spore count results, a monthly updated map showing counts around the country, and a Prezzy Card for completing 16 samples each year. I wonder if I will still be such an “enthusiastic farmer” by the end of the third season, when I will have
collected 480 pottles of ewes’ poos. It is good to help the research and yet we don’t really want to find any spores in our samples and see Kaihoka on the study map. The research team are needing more farms, enthusiastic or otherwise, to take part. Please contact me if you would like to join the study, ph 524 8364.
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Two keen young chess enthusiasts are looking for people to join them in playing the game at Collingwood’s Courthouse Café. Fourteen-year-old Nathanael Tait and Ollie Tinkler, fifteen, both enjoy the challenge of chess and play regularly at Golden Bay High School (GBHS) with their peers. They are putting out an open invitation for anyone who would like to participate. “People need to bring their own chess board,” said Ollie. “We have two, but that’s not necessarily enough to foster competition.” Nathanael was taught how to play eight years ago from an adult friend in Eastbourne. Ollie learned from his dad, but his passion has been rekindled by a visiting tutor to GBHS.
“I really got into chess this year because Roger Nokes started a chess club at school,” said Ollie. “Roger’s a national chess champion,” added Nathanael. “He teaches us every week or two.” According to Ollie, Nathanael is currently the highestranking chess player at GBHS, except for Year 13 student Carlos Howard, “but only by a slim margin”. Nathanael’s sights are set on the NZ Chess Federation interschools tournament in 2024. It was Nathanael’s mother, Antonietta, who prodded him to ask the Courthouse Café owners for permission to play chess at their venue. Except for the busy months of January and February, the second Saturday in every month is the deal. Bring your chessboard this Saturday 11 November at 1.30pm for the first session.
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New team in charge at Rec Centre
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Spirits soar at Soulhum
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Question: What happens when a group of older adults and young adults plunge into a living experiment of learning life tools, emotional literacy, and courageous play together? Answer: SoulHum – a multi-generational experience of connection and aliveness. The recent drug-free gathering brought together a group of 16 participants aged 18-55 for three days of conscious movement, martial arts, drum circles, craft, authentic sharing, and communal meals. SoulHum was created by Sybille Biedert along with a team that includes her 19-year-old son Theo Feint. “I feel it really matters to create spaces to see the potential of our local youth, by supporting the resilience, and emotional intelligence of the next generations and share more of what each of us older and younger can offer to each other,” says Sybille. Reflecting on the inaugural Soulhum event, participant Ella Pamborg says, “What I take home from here is a bag full of life lessons that I get to use now". Mina Smith attended with her Dad. “We got to see each other in our freedom, in connection with others and in a way I don’t get to everyday. When you see each other like this you gain an appreciation beyond the day-to-day father daughter relationship… Thank you for this experience to be a part of the first Soulhum gathering. It means a lot to me, it's very special to be here, and I will absolutely come back." Anyone interested in joining the next SoulHum, or funding the initiative, should contact Sybille at: Sybille@ embodiedfreedom.co.nz
When Rec Park Centre board chair Sara Chapman stood down at this year’s AGM, she left a legacy of professionalism and prudence for new chairperson Tyler Langford to step up to. Tyler and new office manager Amanda Tait are both determined to maintain that level of proficiency. Both women have served on the board; Amanda as co-chair with Sara, a role she had to relinquish before taking up her new position on 9 October. Amanda explained, “I can’t be on the board because I’m officially employed by the board.” Between herself, Tyler, and Sara, the three volunteered their time to keep the Rec Park Centre running, since the previous office manager left in March. Tyler and Sara managed the bookings while Amanda handled the accounts. “But the sports clubs have stepped up immensely,” said Amanda. Tyler said, “We’re both really passionate about the incredible facility this is, and the opportunities it provides for the community, and the different aspects of what we can have up here.” Almost every sport is hosted by the Rec Park Centre: netball, basketball, football, futsal, walking netball, pickleball, squash, and badminton. Lisa Cassidy runs fitness classes and boxing. Other groups or clubs include yoga, athletics, and touch rugby. But it is not all about sports. Many community groups hire rooms for meetings or activities such as Tumbletime for tots, the Bridge Club, respiratory support, and others. The conference room, commercial kitchen, and bar are available for hire, and for larger, more elaborate occasions, carpet tiles can be laid in the stadium. “And next year... we are getting the [outdoor] courts resurfaced to Plexipave, which will make it multi-sports,” said Amanda. Tyler and Amanda both extend huge thanks to two longserving board members who stepped down at this year’s AGM, Philip Woolf, and John Byrne. Both men gave untold voluntary hours of service, as did Sara, who is still supporting the women into their new roles. Everything on offer at this community facility can be found on Facebook, their website www.recparkcentre.co.nz, or by calling Amanda between 9am-2pm weekdays on ph 525 9237.
New team: Golden Bay Rec Park Centre board chair, Tyler Langford, left, and office manager, Amanda Tait, are keenly embracing their new roles. Photo: Ronnie Short.
Woodchoppers in weekend action The first round of woodchopping last weekend, featuring poplar, took place at the Blenheim Show on Saturday with new axeman Brett Pocock the only representative from Golden Bay. This was Brett's first registered chopping event and the higher standard took a bit of getting used to. Although he failed to make any of the open finals, he finished 3rd, 2nd and 3rd in the restricted races earned him a 3rd overall placing in that category. On Sunday the action moved to Wakefield where the wood was pinus radiata. Dave and Serena Gowland from Golden Bay also joined in the fray. Serena, in the women's event, had a solid day placing 3rd, 2nd and 3rd in the three women's races to finish 3rd overall
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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
BRIDGE 1 November. Championship Pairs Session 10. N/S: J Harper/H Curtis 59.15%; J Wedderburn/A Foreman 51.20%; E Bradshaw/R Smith 47.15%. E/W: B Burdett/J Cooper 57.90%; R McDonald/J Hannon 54.55%; D Sarll/D Perreau 51.80%. 3 November. Friday Champs Session 10. H Curtis/J Harper 67.10%; K Van Der Struys/C Mead 52.08%; R Berry/P Jayne 48.75%. H/cap: H Curtis/J Harper 64.78%; R Berry/P Jayne 56.95%; J Hannon/A Bradnock 53.89%.
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PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake TEMPLEMAN, Mary June (Reynish), 25 May 1944– 7 November 2023. Much loved wife of Kevan (deceased), loved Mother of Dean and Troy, and Nana to Caleb. Loved sister and sister inlaw of Crowther and Robyn, Colleen and Cyril (deceased), Gaye and Garth. Loved Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. RIP.
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GOLDEN Bay Community Board Meeting will meet in Tākaka at 1pm on Monday 13 November at the Golden Bay Service Centre. To view agenda and reports, obtain the Zoom link, or register for Public Forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz
CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz> GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757. FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.
LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE Established client base on east side of the Bay.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Golden Bay Visitor Centre is looking for a motivated, energetic and efficient team member to join us over the coming summer on a fixed-term contract. Your ability to offer great customer service and sell the delights of the Bay is your key responsibility. Being able to work under pressure is important, alongside having excellent computer and telephone skills. We want to know what you love about Golden Bay and your knowledge of all the amazing things that are on offer for visitors, families and international travellers that come here every year. Please apply by emailing a cover letter and your updated CV to manager@goldenbaynz.co.nz or drop in to see Jasmine Polglase. Applications close Monday 13 November.
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Takaka
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TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora 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.
Retro fitting Balustrades
HOT stone massage and energy healing, bookings available. Ph Andyara 027 609 3138.
Window Reputty Mirrors
MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.
Fly Screens Shower Screens
NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.
Ph: 0274109105 E: mohuaglass@gmail.com
H ealing with Grac e
THRIVE: Are you wanting more energy or wanting to lose weight? I can help! Ph/txt 021 826 975 or email melswellnessnz@ gmail.com &
Simple Direct Funerals Low Cost - Low Stress Friendly Professional Care
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Excellent Reviews Ph. 541-0820 / 021 120 1314 ~ www.sdfunerals.nz
Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT
H e al ing with G rac e &
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OPTIMISING HEALTH
Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions. Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies.
Ph 027 338 9504
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SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
Support Worker/Coach
Start as casual 16 hours (+ sleepovers & weekends)
Drycleaning & Laundry service in the Bay! PICK-UP & DROP-OFF AGENT: Stitch ‘n Sew 71 Commercial Street (Next to GB Museum) Ph: 525 8177 | Open: Mon-Sat from 10am
The National DBT Service in Takaka is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental-Health programme (six beds) providing intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Chiropractor Inga Schmidt
MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA
021 180 7789
Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St
www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered
We are seeking flexible & open-minded individuals who are astute, empathetic and good listeners for casual or part-time shift work (various shifts 4-8hrs during day/evening/night and weekends). Check out our webpage www.twm.org.nz/careers for the full job description. We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an above-average hourly pay rate (applicants with mental-health work experience preferred).
Weekly turnaround - drop off on Wednesday and pick up next Thursday Urgent service available - phone us for details
PHONE 03 548 3473 mastervaletnelson.co.nz
If you are considering applying but unsure of some details, please contact us directly at 03 525 9624. TWM will invest in training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) to: HR@twm.org.nz
Application close: OPEN until filled! Consent for Police Vetting is required.
Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider • • • • • •
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TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street
TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga
GOLDEN BAY SHEETMETAL Metal Flashings
Flues Fire components
36 Months free^ Wayne Rothwell, Buxtoninterest Lane
^Purchases $1,000 & over. Ends 31 March 2022. Lending criteria, E: gabriele.j@actrix.co.nz $50 Annual Account Fee, fees, T&C’s apply. Standard Interest
0274 205 933
Rate (currently 25.99% p.a.) applies to any outstanding balance at end of interest free period. $55 Establishment Fee
or $35 Advance Fee applies to Long Term Finance Purchases. For full terms and conditions see www.flooringxtra.co.nz
Example Flooring Xtra MOTUEKA
store address goes in here 23 OldYour Wharf Road, Motueka E: emailus@flooringxtra.co.nz P: 03 528 7530 www.flooringxtra.co.nz E: motueka@flooringxtra.co.nz
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Ray White Golden Bay 71 Washbourn Road
Tender - closing 14 Nov, 2pm
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1062 Collingwood-Puponga Main Road
$1,150,000
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Tender - closing 16 Nov, 2pm
Private elevated home offering captivating sea views Huge entertainers kitchen, living area leading onto the deck Serene landscaped gardens
Contact Billy for a viewing appointment
873 Collingwood-Bainham Road
Billy Kerrisk Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 rwgoldenbay.co.nz
TENDER CLOSING
1377m2
Classic, elevated cottage with sea views Tranquil meditation room surrounded by private gardens Gatehouse cottage offers extra accommodation
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LAST CHANCE
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Raz Zulfiqar 021 0247 1595
Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606
1690m2
4 bedrooms, new kitchen and timber floors
Ordnance House AND separate guest suite
Contact Billy for a viewing appointment
Contact Billy for a viewing appointment
TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.
BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.
CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CITRUS fruit pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.
CLEANING. Jean's Eco Clean. House cleaning services with Ecostore products. Ph 021 243 4975. COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188. 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
weeding, tree work and general garden maintenance. Ph 021 243 2295.
HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.
GB chimney sweeping and firebox cleaning. Ph 027 458 7679.
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
GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684. GOLDEN Bay Hedge Trimming. Ph 027 458 6897.
GOLDEN BAY ROOFING Maintenance, leaks, repairs and roofing supplies. Licensed Roofer. Ph 027 395 0037. GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com HANDYMAN/ maintenance. Small building, carpentry and chainsawing. Other projects to be discussed. Aeronautical engineer by trade 30 years. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.
Bay Spraying 021 0836 4501
LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. LUXAFLEX blinds, phone for free measure and quote. Luxaflex since 1952 "beauty is in the detail". Ph 027 440 0071, Imagine designs next to Laser Electrical, Tākaka. NGANGA, picture framing by professional artist framer. Collingwood ph 021 107 6312, ngangart@gmail.com. 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.
Owner Operator
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
417 Glenview Road, Takaka 7183
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
Richard Hayward (Dicky) Tiff Price flyingkiwi1975@gmail.com
NEW IN STORE
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353. SWEET View Window Cleaning. Ph Mike 022 650 1758.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TEST AND TAG, YOUR PLACE OR MINE. Ph Marina 027 454 9443.
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.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432.
WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.
GARDENING. Crockett’s Gardening Services. Gardening,
RECYCLED COTTON KNITTING & CROCHET YARN Sustainable crafts
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You r Loc a l Tr u ste d Spa r k ys New Homes Renovations Commercial Solar & Batteries Lighting Heating
71 Commercial Street, Takaka. 03 525 8177
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EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē
GALLERIES / Whakakitenga
GARAGE sale. Sunday 12 November, 9.30am, 56 Rototai Road. Furniture items, bicycles, tools, sundry gardening and household items. MAKITA sliding compound mitre saw 305mm, 1800watt. In perfect working order. Minimal use from new. $800. Ph Renford 020 4078 9258. PIGLETS, 10 weeks old, $120 each. Txt 027 412 7176. SHED -stored dry firewood. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. CURTAINS, how about a double track with a floaty sheer on the front and a liner of your choosing on the back track? A floor-to-ceiling design will transform your space into a sophisticated place to relax this summer. Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071.
11am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com
FAIRHOLME GALLERY, 637 East Tākaka Road. Historic photos of Ella Baigent and selected works by Merrin Westerink. Saturday/Sunday 10am–4pm; 2pm Sunday floortalk by photographer Murray Hedwig. Ph 525 9373.
WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER WREATH LAYING CEREMONY at the Memorial Park in Commercial Street, 11am sharp.
TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7-9pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.
PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia
GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WHĀNAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre.
WE are looking for a home to buy in the Tākaka area, below $700,000 with two-three bedrooms (one may be a studio), enough land for a large vegetable garden and fruit trees would be ideal. We are keen to hear from you if you are looking at selling. Ph Paul and Jayne 027 492 5399.
WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.
GARAGE or shed space to rent, Motupipi area. Ph/txt 021 127 2410.
ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
NON -smoking, tidy, quiet male seeks one- to two-bedroom accommodation long term. Please ph 027 919 1326.
THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.
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
Golden Bay RSA
COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.
Invites members and the public to a commemorative wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial Park in Commercial Street
COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday pizza night: Delicious Neapolitan-style pizza cooked to order 5.30-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.
11am 11th November 2023
DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.
N Baigent, President Golden Bay RSA
GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4.30pm. Ph 525 8193. 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. NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday-Monday, 8.30am-10pm. Closed Tuesdays. Ph 03 970 3992 for bookings. SUNDAY LUNCH SPECIAL: Roast lamb with heaps of veggies followed by a homemade pavlova. Special price $35pp. Bookings preferred but not essential. O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117. THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.
TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZERIA. Open Sundays, weather permitting,
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 November; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 12 and 26 November.
DINE WITH US! Open 7 days Breakfast 8am - 10am Cocktails & Dinner 4pm - 8pm
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SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrate Mass at 5pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of month. All warmly welcome. ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship. “May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him,” Romans 15:13
Weekly Sunday Services at 10am Evening service: fourth Sunday of the 93 Commercial St, Takaka. month @ 7pm All Welcome
Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266
Kahurangi Christian Church
Groups welcome | Gift Vouchers available Book online at www.ratanuilodge.com or
Sunday 12 November, 10:30am
P: 03 525 7998 818 Abel Tasman Drive Pohara
Contact Joyce Wyllie, 027 671 2221
Onekaka Hall Includes Kids’ Zone
Golden Bay Community & Whanau Meeting Presents... Rochelle Nicholls Kairuruku - Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters The coordinator recruits, screens and trains volunteer mentors and matches them with young people needing additional adult support in our community. Children ages 6-12 years benefit from this mentoring service.
Kaiāwhina - Attendance Advisor Support to all schools and engagement with whānau to support them to have their young children return to school. This is aimed at children who have persistently not attended or who were not enrolled in school in our community
When: Tuesday 14th November 12-1pm Where: Community Centre, 88 Commercial Street *Note, the date for this meeting differs from the usual first of the month meeting. For more info contact jess@mohuasocialservices.org.nz
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U3A welcomes highly acclaimed local artist, Robin Slow,
who will give an illustrated presentation of a selection of his work entitled “Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua/ I walk backwards towards the future with my eyes fixed on my past”. This will be followed by a Christmas afternoon tea; please bring a plate. All welcome.
Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 24 November, 1.30pm Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.
UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS... FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
GALANJAH SELECTION
REGGAE, DANCEHALL & HIP-HOP 2PM TIL LATE | FREE ENTRY
NOTE EARLIER START TIMES ON SUNDAY
Friday 10th November 4:00 Oink (PG) 8:00 The Marvels (M) Saturday 11th 5:00 The Innocent (M) (subtitles) Final
FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
CYPHER = BEATS, MCS & HIP - HOP 8.30 PM TIL LATE - $10 ENTRY
8:00 The Tasting (M) Special Event $20 Sunday 12th
SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
4:00 Building Bridges: Bill Youren’s Vision of Peace Encore
NELSON TECHNO COLLECTIVE & FRIENDS
7:30 Stylebender (M) Final Wednesday 15th 5:30 The Marvels (M) Final
DUB SENSEI-LIVE SET | SAM REYNOLDS | ALVARO MORENO
8.30 PM TIL LATE - $10 ENTRY THURSDAY 23RD NOVEMBER
OPEN MIC NIGHT IS BACK !!! FROM 8 PM TIL LATE
COLLINGWOOD RSA
SPECIAL EVENT
Invites members and the public to a commemorative wreath laying ceremony at the Collingwood Cenotaph
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Saturday 11th @ 8pm
Tickets only $20. Includes: complimentary drink/ nibbles followed by this delightful French comedy/romance.
11am 11th November 2023
Programmes to listen out for:
P. Gillooly, President Collingwood RSA
The Deadline Report - Ben Vidgen Investigates
Investigative journalist author Ben Vidgen presents a 30-minute show offering quality alternative media backed by quality documented information on the issues not hitting the headlines, but that should be. A double shot of reality, always educational if never pretty. Airs Sunday afternoons at 1:00 and replays Friday nights at 7.00.
See you there!!
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Mon 13th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM, 7.30pm. All welcome.
The Green Scene
Join Petra and Freya for a youth run radio show and podcast about the environment and climate change, giving a youth voice on today’s climate issues. Listen to The Green Scene on FreshFM at 4.00pm every Thursday. Follow thegreenscene.pod on Instagram.
Thu 16th OPEN FROM 3pm (power off ‘til then) Thu 16th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE/POETRY SLAM, 7pm. Sat 18th TIKI TAANE.Presales sold out/DOOR SALES if fine weather!
SPONSORS NEEDED: Our volunteer programme makers are
Tue 21st OPEN FROM 3pm (power off ‘til then)
working hard to bring you new listening experiences each week and can’t do this without sponsors. Drop us a line on Nelson@freshfm. net or motueka@freshfm.net for details on how to become a sponsor.
Mon 20th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM, 7.30pm. All welcome. Thu 23rd QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome. Sat 25th SPINOZA. Prog Funk from top of the South.
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GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST
Saturday: Light winds with afternoon sea breezes. Fine and becoming mild by afternoon.
Sunday: Southwesterlies freshening west of Parapara
and sea breezes elsewhere. Fine and mild.
Monday: Northwesterlies freshening. Cloud increasing. Showers developing over Kahurangi, a few spreading elsewhere later.
Tuesday: Southwesterlies, fresh and gusty for a time. Some showers over Kahurangi, dry elsewhere. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843
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618a Abel Tasman Dr, CLIFTON LOW MAINTENANCE HOME Looking for a modern home to enjoy? This vacant property is ready for its new owners. With all the mod cons of a newer build, and a private back section. The location is superior with Pohara beach & Motupipi School nearby. See you Sunday!
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James Mackay 027 359 0892
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Asking $1,175,000 221 Patons Rock Rd, PATONS ROCK
ONE OF THE LAST AVAILABLE! Located in the Greenways Subdivision, this generous sized 1432m2 section is the perfect site for your new build! Services include power, phone & sewer connections. Close by is the recreation centre, hospital & town. Call James today.
Asking $885,000
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Asking $595,000
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
303 McCallum Road, KOTINGA
SUPERIOR LIVING You are sure to fall in love with the beautifully landscaped section and modern, elegant home. Positioned above Collingwood. Features include a separate office, laundry and third toilet with external access. Vacant and ready for its new owner.
BACK TO NATURE This stunning 15.5288-hectare, native bush block is ready for its new keeper. The elevation secures superb views of the Kahurangi National Park, Anatoki river & out to sea. The block is easily accessible via right of way. Call us today.
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
Paul McConnon Salesperson 027 504 2872
James Mackay Principal/AREINZ 027 359 0892
Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840
Jana McConnon Salesperson 021 245 2197
Mickayla Ormsby Salesperson 027 297 8477
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