The GB Weekly - 6 October 2023

Election campaign hots up

Golden Bay travelled back in time last Wednesday after a major communication artery was accidentally severed.

With no broadband or mobile and landline phone service across large areas of the Bay for most of the day, cash became king, social media shut down and internet services went offline.

“It was certainly an interesting situation; it actually felt like 1980 before any technology was necessary to live,” said Goodness 2 Go owner Cheryl Elsey.

Chorus communications adviser Jessie Joo explained that the outage began just after 10am. “Construction work on Long Plain Road damaged our fibre network and caused the outage.”

According to information provided on the Chorus website, services were affected from Collingwood, through Tākaka and Pōhara, all the way to Tata, as well as up the Aorere Valley (see image page 3).

While services were disconnected, retailers struggled with the loss of electronic payment systems, smart phones became a good bit dumber, and businesses and other organisations did their best to adapt to the situation.

With less than two weeks before election day, candidates standing for the West CoastTasman parliamentary seat spent last Sunday in Golden Bay where they attended public meetings in Collingwood and Tākaka.

In the early afternoon, visitors wandered around the Collingwood Area School campus, viewing the construction and deconstruction, before assembling in the main hall to hear what the candidates had to say.

Hosted by Rural Women, seven candidates were introduced by Carolyn McLellan: Maureen Pugh (National Party); Sue Grey (NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party); Richard Osmaston (Money Free Party); Steve Richards (Green Party); Patrick Phelps (Independent); Damien O'Connor (Labour Party); and Sebastian Marinkovich (NZ Loyal). There were apologies from Jackie Farrelly (NZ First) and Kelly Lilley (Act NZ) neither of whom were able to attend.

In the first part of the meeting each candidate had four uninterrupted minutes to present their profile and policies. Unlike some places in the country the Collingwood audience was respectful, giving everyone a

chance to speak and applaud popular policies. All questions were submitted in writing prior to the meeting and each candidate was allowed one minute to respond. The time-keepers’ bell rang often as politicians seem to have so much to say.

Topics covered included local issues, like the Salisbury Bridge and bike lanes, national subjects, such as support for farmers, pest management and vaccines, and even explored opinions on influence from international agencies and the possibility of New Zealand joining AUKUS.

A quick round of yes/no questions completed the afternoon before everyone was invited to join for afternoon tea. As well as providing refreshment this gave the public an opportunity to chat with candidates and ask questions not discussed in the forum.

Comments from attendees indicated that it had been an enjoyable and somewhat informative session. “I know who I will not vote for,” said one, while another explained it had narrowed down their options. “Now I have to decide between two candidates.” And there was one who explained that they tried

to imagine they had parachuted in from Mars not knowing any history of party or person and so assessed each candidate on performance on the day.

In the evening, the same seven hopefuls reconvened in Tākaka Senior Citizens’ Hall where Grey Power’s Mike Delceg acted as MC and host.

The meeting followed a very similar format to the Collingwood session, with each candidate outlining their personal philosophy and party’s policies. As they were speaking, fellow candidates and the audience listened respectfully – a refreshing contrast to a good deal of the current political discourse.

Golden Bay Community Health coped well, thanks to its satellite back-up system. “It was a great test of our emergency plans as we were able to activate our Starlink,” explained general manager Ruth Robson. “Within an hour we had incoming and outgoing phone lines, a Starlink comms hub and our doctor and nurse workstations were all patched to Starlink enabling access to all our crucial online systems. We were able to maintain business as usual mostly. Patients continued to be seen.”

Supermarket customers were restricted to using cash only. FreshChoice store manager Anthony Tait said it was “an interesting time” as their back-up system, which uses the mobile network, was also unusable. “The biggest impact was obviously with EFTPOS being down which is over 90 per cent of our transactions. Luckily the ATM at the entrance was still working so customers could still get cash out. There was a queue all day at the ATM which ran out of cash around 3pm.”

He said that internet was restored shortly afterwards and expressed his gratitude to shoppers. “We would like to take the opportunity to thank our customers for their understanding and patience on the day.”

Café goers meanwhile were still able...

Setting out their respective positions on a range of issues it became clear that tax policy was a major point of difference between the parties, with Maureen promising tax cuts, Steve advocating a wealth tax, Sebastian looking to introduce a one per cent universal transaction tax and reduce personal taxation, and Damien stressing the role of taxation in reducing inequality and supporting infrastructure development. Richard took an alternative... Continued on page 3

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Ray White Golden Bay

By Billy Kerrisk

JOYCE WYLLIE AND JO RICHARDS

“The Pupu Plumber”

Grey Power's Mike Delceg introduces the election candidates to an audience in Tākaka last Sunday evening. Photo: Jo Richards.

Election campaign hots up

...view, questioning the existence of what he referred to as “a false currency”, while Sue said her party has no official position on tax. Patrick said he could “see the justification” of a CGT and wealth tax which he believed would “encourage people to invest in productive activities”.

Tax was discussed further in the Q&A session along with issues including housing, climate change, the cost of living and the farming sector.

There was a good deal of agreement regarding climate change, with one exception: Sebastian explained that NZ Loyal rejects the scientific consensus. “I don’t believe we are facing a climate catastrophe; we are being fed disingenuous information.”

Steve countered. “Climate change is real… we need to be doing what we can as individuals and as a government.”

Responses to questions on affordable housing and the cost of living showed that the two issues were closely linked due to the huge burden placed on households by the ever-rising costs of accommodation. Richard, Sue and Patrick all pointed out that there were large numbers of empty houses or holiday homes in many areas across Tasman. The general consensus solution was the need to build more homes, especially low-cost housing with

several candidates proposing streamlining of planning rules.

With Golden Bay being a rural community, it was no surprise that one of the questions related to farming – specifically the declining profitability of the sector and the increasing regulatory constraints.

Sebastian and Maureen proposed easing the regulatory burden on farmers, while Sue talked about the “need to get banking tentacles out of farming”, and Patrick observed that farmers’ “biggest problem is that increased costs can’t be passed on to the global market”. Damien said that “farmers need to focus on profit, not production” and pointed out that major customers such as Nestlé were demanding ever-higher environmental performance from their foodstuff suppliers. The final question asked candidates of smaller parties which of the major parties were most aligned with their views. Sue said her party would support “on an issue-by-issue basis”, while Sebastian replied, “My values and beliefs couldn’t align with the large parties”. Steve confirmed what is already official policy for the Green Party. “We are most closely aligned with Labour.”

With the two-hour meeting coming to a close Mike Delceg thanked the candidates for being “very polite” and praised them for having “stuck to answering the questions – for most of the time”.

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Election candidates have their say at Collingwood Area School last Sunday afternoon. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Spectacular blooms at spring show

The Aorere Spring Flower Show proved a popular destination last Saturday afternoon, attracting a steady stream of visitors to admire the produce, plants and handiwork on display in the Pākawau Hall.

The unpredictable nature of the recent weather may have led to fewer entries in the fruit and vegetables section this year, but the spectacular blooms in the cut flower section more than compensated for the lack of spring veggies. And the quality of the entries was, as usual, very high – none more so than Jennie Morris’s delicate rhododendron which was awarded the title of Most Outstanding Cut Flower.

In addition to the produce and flowers there was also a wide selection of handiwork on display, including show organiser Lois Benjamin’s stunning crocheted blanket and Sue

Tilly Orchard wears her prize-winning poncho. Hitchcock’s prize-winning purple knitted tea cosy.

Someone to keep an eye on in future is 12-year-old Tilly Orchard from Rototai; her striking poncho was admired all afternoon and deservedly took first prize in the handiwork section.

Lois and her crew of helpers were busy throughout the afternoon, and there was a constant buzz around the hall –particularly the tearoom, where visitors enjoyed refreshments.

As well as celebrating crafts and horticultural talents, the event also raises funds for local causes. Lois explained that the profit from Saturday’s show – estimated at “around $1000” – was being donated to Joy Wells, who is currently undergoing treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Golden Bay unplugged

JO RICHARDS

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...to partake of their regular pick-me-ups thanks to some improvisation by staff. “At Good as Gold Café, we allowed our regulars to pay us next time they were in, just noting down their purchases,” said Cheryl. ”Then, about lunchtime, we discovered we could utilise offline mode with our EFTPOS which was helpful.

“The majority of people had some cash on hand, but sadly the younger generation just had their tap-and-go cards which were utterly useless. One of our customers found his card wouldn't work so the next customer in the queue paid for his coffees. What a wonderful gesture, the true meaning of community.”

Cheryl believes the outage served as a wakeup call. “It was an eye opener for many that there is still a place for cash in society.”

Ruth said that GBCH was planning overnight contingencies but was “pleased to stand down” after normal services resumed at around 6.30pm.

Jessie explained how the network was repaired. “The restoration process involved using a temporary overlay to restore fibre to Golden Bay residents as soon as possible. Chorus technicians will install underground fibre cables to future-proof our network.”

CHARLOTTE RICHARDS

Jennie Morris's delicate rhododendron, judged the Most Outstanding Cut Flower. Photos: Charlotte Richards.

Screenshot from Chorus website at 5pm on 27 September.

Monday 9 October, 1pm, GB Service Centre

Golden Bay Community Board Meeting will meet in Tākaka at 1.00pm on Monday 9 October at the Golden Bay Service Centre.

Topics on the Agenda include:

• Increased Fire Hazard expectations from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

• Board Report

• Discretionary Fund Applications

To view agenda and reports, or to register for public forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz

GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS

- Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products

- Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products

525 8677

Community before cameras

With so many community groups desperately needing funding how can the Golden Bay Community Board even entertain the idea of using ratepayers money to fund surveillance cameras for the Police to spy on the community?

Instead of taking away precious resources from local community groups, maybe the Police would like to do what many other groups have to do when raising funds, like hold a car wash, firewood raffle or a sausage sizzle.

Mike Rimu

The need for more light, less heat

In the heat of political debate reason goes out the window and the divisions in society becomes scary. Probably the most ill-informed debate is that over the fundamentals of co-governance. Strangely there is now general acceptance of the co-governance Treaty settlement agreements largely negotiated under National, so no surprises there. Those settlements were expressions of rangatiratanga largely over natural resources. If those agreements were to become more nationwide however, such as the part response to rangatiratanga rights and interests in water, it is somehow different. The co-governance parts of Three Waters are weak for Māori and do not undermine democracy. Shane Jones negotiated much more powerful arrangements in fisheries including the Sealord deal – not co-governance but based on similar principles.

What Māori retained in the Treaty was a wide range of rights and interests, which were not based on ethnicity, but through their status as the first nation of Aotearoa. The arguments that those rights were raced-based is simply as wrong as it would be to say that British rights gained through the Treaty are race-based.

The situation for health is dealt with in a different way. Governments are required to find how equity is achieved for Māori in particular. Māori tribes collectively gained that equality through Article 3 of the Treaty, their same rights and privileges as British subjects in Aotearoa. There are large inequities for Māori in health and any government must address those. Historically that has yet to be achieved. It is not a privilege to be underprivileged.

No reira, heoi ano.

Two sides to every story

Morris Te Whiti Love

Some local input on social media was recently brought to my attention which contributions smacked of nothing other than bulimic virtue-signalling.

We seem to have entered a societal climate where racial correctness has advanced to the point where the history and tradition of our country is being interpreted entirely from a very positive Māori perspective. Right up from kindergarten we are being systematically and inexorably conditioned to accept Māori myth and dubious history as a priori fact.

Many claims are quite preposterous. In them the culture, ethics and actions of Māori are painted as without fault while European colonist behaviour is enthusiastically pilloried. It is a standing truth that no story is ever purely one-sided.

I would strongly encourage these contributors to read Professor Paul Moon's This Savage Land and This Horrid Practice These books would provide some much needed balance to their perspective.

Larry Petterson

Collingwood wharf

In reply to Nicola Basham (GBW, 29/9), the Collingwood wharf is actually the responsibility of DOC. As I understand it, some years ago the wharves were divided up between TDC and DOC. The Waitapu wharf is TDC's responsibility, and DOC could be seen to have drawn the short straw with the now sad looking Collingwood wharf. I suspect that an upgrade is not a priority for the cash-strapped DOC, and it would need to be funded in some other way. There have been moves in the past to establish a trust to look after the wharves, however enthusiasm was lacking. Maybe the time has come.

As regards the cameras, it is surprising how many people

support having them. A decision has not been made as yet.

Celia Butler, Golden Bay ward councillor

Time running out to fix the future

I’ve just finished a book, highly recommended by reviewers, Sixty Harvests Left, by Philip Lymbery which is on climate change, how to combat it, how time is running out. The only way to restore our world is to go back to the old farming ways that are sustainable, with nature burgeoning alongside and feed being grazed from meadows with less head of cattle, not grown to be fed out to confined animals or fish. This will rebuild lost soils and animal species. Avoiding disaster takes time we may not have, but more than that, it takes the will of governments to enforce necessary controls. Big industry cannot be entrusted with our future.

When they speak of growth, they mean by current destructive methods.

About choices we have, there's a current arrogant political assumption that to spare multi-millionaires from fair taxes, lower income people – more than 50 per cent of New Zealanders – should be subjected to harsher conditions in these hard times. Wealth tax would go a long way to improving limping governmental responsibilities.

Don’t forget that in the rush to gain power, those with less power get trampled by those who lack compassion and have no experience of suffering, are privileged. Governments are responsible for all citizens, not just their landlord friends and business colleagues.

Voters, read all of a party's policies, not just those that suit you, because we all will be stuck with what the majority decides. There’s one week left to vote responsibly for our future.

Karen Brookes

GB Health Centre entranceway

I am not a racist and I do admire most Māori culture, but I cannot see why our GB health centre has to look like a Māori meeting house by putting a Māori arch or waharoa over the entrance.

Japan also have an arch called tori but it is reserved for sacred areas and they don't plonk them in front of their hospitals!

The use of waharoa at the entrance of the soldiers' memorial in Commercial Street is quite appropriate but in front of our hospital I cannot agree.

PS, I am not voting for Winston Peters.

Malign influence of Atlas Network

Dave Heraud

The US based fossil fuel/tobacco-funded, free market, conservative Atlas Network is supportive of, and linked to, several New Zealand groups such as the NZ Taxpayers “Union”, the Free Speech “Union” and Groundswell. Over recent years these groups have pushed disinformation to generate fear and hate toward progressive social, health and environmental government polices such as better water services, further reduction in harm from tobacco and more protection for our environment.

The Atlas Network have a well documented world-wide agenda promoting the likes of Trump in the US and Brexit and the Conservative Government in the UK with an agenda of tax cuts for the rich, a reduction of public services and inaction relating to the climate crisis.

The same negative policies are promoted by New Zealand’s conservative parties National, ACT and NZ First. We also see fringe parties such as Freedoms NZ and NZ Loyal with even more extreme, conspiracy-related views such as outlawing various religions while attacking something as logical as local government planning for safer walking and cycleways.

If we follow the trail from the far right self-serving Atlas Network and their local offshoots, then some people would be justified in feeling manipulated.

New Zealand needs people voting for genuine political parties such as Labour, Green, and Te Pati Māori that are supportive of the majority of New Zealanders as opposed to the US-influenced, selfish, divisive, destructive and conservative agendas.

Mike Cunliffe

Promises, promises

I am sure readers will be amazed at all the policy promises of the Labour Party. The new ways of addressing the economy, funding new services and new approaches to our domestic issues are appearing now, days before an election.

Where were they for the past six years?

Poor state of Pōhara-Tākaka cycleway

Reg Turner

As a keen cyclist I would like to show my thanks and appreciation for the latest addition to our cycle paths.

The new path from the old Totally Roasted corner finishing at Pōhara Valley. A pleasure to ride and great to get off the road. Unfortunately this smooth path further shows up the inferior one from Pōhara to town.

This is still far from ideal even after all the concerning feedback.

Still inaccessible in places after rain, and with only a narrow rut to steer on. I have had the fortune to cycle many amazing cycle lanes throughout the country, all being well planned and an easy, smooth ride.

I remain hopeful that the one to town will be assessed and fixed to the standard deserving of all cyclists and walkers, for all locals and our many visitors to the Bay.

Kindly,

Air quality a health hazard

Lesley Bray

We face serious air quality health issues in many places in NZ, yet certain political parties are focused on nothing but carbon reduction imposed on us by global bodies that have no idea about what is needed here. The Public Health Organisation in Mt Maunganui reported that 13 premature deaths a year are attributed to the very poor air quality they are legally being exposed to from industrial polluters.

No one can claim that the ETS, which is causing great harm in NZ, is actually doing what it was intended to achieve.

Peace and love,

Celebrating Rural Women's Day

Victoria Davis

Golden Bay Rural Women extend a very warm invitation for you to join us to celebrate International Rural Women’s Day 2023, on Wednesday 18 October with a luncheon at the Collingwood Tavern.

Our guest speaker is Ruth Robson, general manager of Golden Bay Community Health, speaking about our health centre and what services are currently offered, and future plans.

Time: 11.30am with lunch at 12 midday, cost $32.

It will be an interesting and social day with delicious food, so we do hope to have lots join us in this celebration of women who live rurally. Please email or phone one of the following to book in by Saturday 14 October: Joyce Wylie kaihoka@xtra. co.nz, Carol Wells ph 525 9494, Barbara McKay bmnbjmckay@ gmail.com

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Multi-generational gathering

Later this month, SoulHum – a ground-breaking, multigenerational gathering – will be held in the Tui Treefield at Wainui.

Before the main event, the team behind the drug-free, nonprofit conscious discovery festival are hosting a fundraiser at Kotinga Hall tomorrow evening.

“This is a warm invitation for the local community to join the team of Soulhum for a fundraiser night,” says festival cocreator Sybille Biedert. “It’s a night of movement, connection, yummy food, community, dance, and a new big sound system to test out.”

Sybille explains that the idea for the festival emerged from a group of 16- to 19-year-olds who participated in a five-day residential workshop earlier this year. “The strong message that came from witnessing these young people diving into their own wisdom has sparked off a call for a new event to mix

generations more consciously.

“From this insight SoulHum was born: a gathering of different age groups to explore, celebrate and learn from each other – held by a team of young and older adults.”

The youngest festival team member, 17-year-old Fox Horton, shares his passion for the SoulHum concept. “I have had so many beautiful connections with many different people of all ages, and communal living is a big love of mine. There is so much to learn and I am excited for this event to unfold.”

In the meantime, Sybille welcomes community members to come to Kotinga Hall for a night of fun and fundraising. “Your contribution will enable a young person to join the festival.”

SoulHum fundraiser is at Kotinga Hall, Saturday 7 October, 6-9pm.

SoulHum Festival is at Tui Treefield, Wainui, 20-22 October. For more information, contact Sybille at: sybille@ embodiedfreedom.co.nz or by phone: 021 040 2261.

JO RICHARDS

Members of the SoulHub festival team. Image supplied.

Boys and Girls Agricultural Show

Boys and Girls Agricultural Show

Saturday 4th November 2023

9:45am - Dog Judging

10:00am - Horse Judging

10:30am - Booth Closes

10:30am - Calf Judging

11:00am - Lamb and Goat Judging

11:45am - Booth re-opens

1 00pm - Remove Exhibits

Booth

Rec Park Centre

FreeEntry

Some important info: This year there will be prizes for first, second and third, kindly donated by Uruwhenua Farms

If you would like a fundraiser stall please get in touch

Livestock

Booth will be open to receive entries on Friday 2pm – 5pm and Saturday 9am-10am

All booth entries are split into age groups unless stated

Age Groups:

Preschool, Years 1&2, Years 3&4,Years 5&6, Years 7-12

Booth entries need a small card with On the front:

Section:

Age Group:

On the back:

Name: School:

Section: Artwork

Artwork Theme– Space

Painting

Drawing Collage

Section: Cooking

Three Pikelets

Decorated Face on A Cookie – judged on the decoration

Three Chocolate Chip Biscuits

Small Pizza

Decorated Cake –judged on the decoration

Decorated Cup Cake –judged on the decoration

Section: Vegetables

Smallest Vegetable

Smallest Fruit

Biggest Vegetable

Biggest Fruit

Funniest Fruit

Funniest Vegtable

Section: Floral

Sand tray with Accessories

Sand saucer – no sand to be visible

Jam Jar of Flowers

Aqua Jar/Snow Globe

Floral Arrangement in a Novelty Container

Section: Sewing

Any Hand Sewn Article

Any Machine Sewn Article

Upcycled Garment

Section: Craftwork

Plastic Construction made from Lego, K’nex, etc

Play Dough, Plasticine Model or Pottery

Any Other Craft Work

Section: Photography

Animal Photo

Portrait

Golden Bay Attraction/Place

Any Photo Not Specified Above

Livestock judging has the main emphasis on care and handling. Please ensure you clean up after your animal

You will need to provide a bucket for water.

Section: Calves

Best Cared for Calf Light Breed

Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over

Best Cared for Calf Heavy Breed

Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over

Best Handled Calf

Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over

Our NAIT event number is 12652778 . Please ensure you comply with all NAIT requirements. Calves will need to be kept 2 meters apart at all times.

Section: Lambs

Best Cared for Lamb

Up to 7 yrs and 8 years and over

Lamb Calling

Section: Goats

Open class

Best cared for Goat

Section: Horses

Horses to be ready at 9:45 please

Advanced - Riders who can walk, trot and canter unassisted. Beginner - Riders who can walk and trot unassisted

Lead Rein - on a Lead Rein

Best Turned out Pony & Rider

Paced & Mannered Pony

Section: Dogs – open classes

Exhibitors to assemble at the show ring at 9:40am. Please keep your dog on a lead. For safety reasons, please keep your dog away from other dogs. All handlers under 10 years are to be accompanied by an adult please.

Puppy Dogs 3 months – 1 year

Small Dogs

Large Dogs

Event very kindly supported by

Battling Boars bounce back to beat tenacious Tigers

Tākaka Rec Centre rolled back the years on Saturday as rugby league returned to Golden Bay for the first time since the 1990s.

Helping jog a few memories, the Lion Red League Top of the South Trophy was on show on the sideline. The list of winners engraved on the trophy’s metal plaque harked back to the glory days, when Golden Bay Boars were last champions – 1994.

A new generation of Boars is now reviving the tradition, thanks to the efforts of Warriors and NZ legend Syd Eru and Corey Kelly.

The home side were due to face Richmond Rabbits on Saturday, but the visitors pulled out late on Friday night. In the wee hours of the morning, Corey phoned the Motueka Tigers’ skipper who agreed to bring his side over and so saved the day.

“It’s been a challenge,” admitted Syd a few minutes before the 1.30pm kick-off.

As the Boars warmed up, the PA system blasted out Thin Lizzie’s classic 70s hit The Boys Are Back in Town. It was a fitting motif repeated throughout the match, every time the home side scored.

There are several significant differences between league and union codes. In league, a try is awarded four points, plus two for a conversion and two for a penalty kick. The action is essentially non-stop: when a player has been tackled, his opponent must

release him to enable him to play the ball backwards by foot; there are no line-outs; and only non-contested scrums. Not only are there fewer opportunity for breathers but each team fields only 13 players.

By the time the teams took to the pitch, a large crowd had gathered, eagerly anticipating the match. From the first whistle the Tigers attacked and within 15 minutes had romped to a 14-point lead. The Boars, however, fought back and put their first points on the board with a try and conversion. For the remainder of the half, both sides traded blows; the Boars scoring three more tries to the Tigers’ two to bring the halftime score to 22-24.

During the second half, the visitors suffered from a lack of substitutes, while the home side was able to draw on a squad totalling almost 30, including players from both Tākaka and Collingwood rugby clubs. The ability to put fresh legs on the pitch gave the Boars a boost and helped them to outscore the tiring Tigers by three tries to one before the final whistle blew.

Final score: GB Boars 36 vs Motueka Tigers 28.

Speaking immediately after the match, Syd was full of praise for his squad. “I’m very proud of the boys, especially the 99 per cent that have never played league before. It’s awesome to be able to give back to the community and our sponsors.”

The Boars are definitely back in town.

GB Football: senior prizegiving

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay Association Football Club celebrated the end of the season last Saturday with a friendly match at the Rec Park between the Goats and Stingrays before senior prizegiving at the Mussel Inn.

GBAFC president Phil Smith paid tribute to the club’s generous supporters. “Thanks to all our sponsors of GBAFC for helping our club be the best we can be in the region.”

He reflected on his time at the helm of the club. “On a personal note I'd like to thank the Golden Bay community for embracing GBAFC, for getting in behind the game that teaches so much life experience. I have been honoured to be president for the past two seasons and even more privileged to have coached the best women's football team ever. I will never forget this time with the club, I feel that I have learned so much more than I could have ever imagined.”

And turning to the future, Phil said the club’s prospects are very bright. “With the season over and futsal about to start we are excited for next season. With fresh faces and more volunteers stepping up we are now unstoppable.”

GBAFC senior awards 2023:

GB Goats (Men’s First XI): Golden Boot: Lee Mckenna; Coach’s Player of the Season: Guillaume Thomas; The Les Winter Cup – Most Promising Player: Tim van der Meer; The Onekaka Workshops Cup – MVP: Lee Mckenna; Mussel Inn Team Player of the Season: Danyon Fleming.

GB Stingrays (Men’s Masters): MVP: Anju Ejima; Golden Boot: Sam Hopley; Strongest Player: Shauli Ezroni; Biggest D (defense): Richard Hayward; Players' Choice: Anju Ejima.

GB Shield Maidens (Women’s First XI): Most Improved Player: Lily Pedersen; Captains Choice: Elizabeth Egan; Rosie Astill Cup: Aliana Bowden; Women's Team MVP: Teresa Brough; Ceramic Trophy GBAFC Women’s Football Player of the Season: Elizabeth Egan; Most Consistent Player: April Orange; Players’ Choice Award: Isla Foulds; Shield Maiden Hall of Fame: Lily Pedersen; Golden Boot Award: Isla Foulds.

Club Awards: Lifetime Memberships: Michelle Anderson; GBAFC MVP: Teresa Brough.

JO RICHARDS

Boars coach Syd Eru. Photos: Jo Richards.

Battling Boars: The home side on the attack during the second half of Saturday's clash against Motueka Tigers.

The Lion Red League Trophy on show at the Rec Park.

Teresa Brough receives her GBAFC MVP award from club president Phil Smith. Photo: Supplied.

for West Coast-Tasman Damien O’Connor

I’m proud of Labour’s track record and, with your support, I want to be part of a Labour government that continues to deliver for all New Zealanders. We’ve had a tough few years dealing with climate events and Covid-19, but we’ve come through this together in a way that only New Zealanders can.

We’ve reconnected with the world. I’m proud of my achievements as Minister for Trade and Export Growth, securing and updating free trade deals that will bring billions more into the economy and communities across West Coast-Tasman. Growing an export-led economy is one of our top priorities as well a vision to turn New Zealand into a Centre of Excellence for sustainable agriculture and agricultural technology.

We’ve also prioritised boosting premium tourism that would bring great opportunities for West Coast-Tasman.

www.labour.org.nz/ damienoconnor2023

After years of neglect, we’ve been rebuilding the country’s infrastructure. Here in West CoastTasman we have made record investments in new and rebuilt classrooms, schools and hospitals and invested $127 million in top of the south’s roads since flooding in 2021 and 2022. In addition, we recently announced $12 million in funding to improve the resilience of roads in the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman regions and over $22 million across 18 projects to improve the resilience of roads in the West Coast.

But there’s lots more to do.

Now is not the time to turn back to the failed approach of cuts and neglect.

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Moving tale of the girl who left

Tākaka Memorial Library recently hosted Australian author Debra Gavranich, touring Aotearoa to promote her book The Girl Who Left: From Croatia to the Canefields.

Written for her children and future generations, this is the true story of Debra’s mother Marija, born in the village of Blato on the island of Korčula in Croatia. Formerly Yugoslavian, Korčula was invaded during WW2 and occupied for four years, firstly by the Italians and then the Nazis. The fearful residents were witness to brutality and death and were also starving from soldiers’ theft of their food.

In retaliation, a communist-led resistant movement initiated by General Tito ran an active guerrilla campaign to liberate Yugoslavia from the occupying forces. Despite the country being Roman Catholic, Marija and her sister helped the partisan forces hiding in the hills, and Debra’s older sister joined the “partisanis”, working as Tito’s Secret Service codebreaker. But internal conflict was rife, and due to hunger and communist persecution of the Catholics, many people were forced to leave the island.

It’s that time of year again. Young penguins hit by cars, fat kererū hitting windows.

Golden Bay Bird Rescue met with DOC and the Rural Service Centre recently to discuss how best to help injured birds in the Bay. This meeting was sparked partially by the wreck of fairy prions last February. During this bird wreck quite a few people found birds in a distressed state and were unsure of what they should do to help the birds. The discussion was about how to give the public in the Bay a clear path to follow when a sick or injured bird is found.

Golden Bay is very lucky to have a vet with a special interest and experience in wildlife working locally at the Rural Service Centre which is supporting bird rescue now as part of the community services it offers the public. For injured birds and native wildlife there is no charge.

DOC also has a system in place with their hotline number 0800HOTDOC. This is an important number to use if it is a native bird and is unable to be picked up or if it's some other type of injured native wildlife.

During working hours, if an injured bird is found and able to be picked up, it should go to the Rural Service Centre vets. They will contact DOC if appropriate and the bird rescue team if rehabilitation is required.

After hours a call to the RSC will be processed through a triage system. DOC hotline also uses a similar triage system to determine the best response.

People are also welcome to call Golden Bay Bird Rescue who may be able to help take a bird until it can be seen by a vet.

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After the war in 1950, 17-year-old Marija agreed to become a proxy bride to a stranger, a man originally also from Korčula. He had left as a boy, before Marija was born, after his father was involved in a mass-migration to Australia in the 1920s to work in the sugarcane fields of Northern Queensland.

Marija’s proxy marriage took place a year before she left her homeland. Wearing a wedding gown made from a parachute, with a cousin as a stand-in groom, a legally binding civil ceremony was held because church weddings were banned under communist rule. Marija and her new husband had written to each other and sent photos, but it was over a year before she finally set sail for Australia as an 18-year-old to meet him.

The years Marija spent as a migrant raising her family in Northern Queensland were happy. She returned to her island in 1974 to visit her extended family (established on the island since the 1400s), and again in 1995 before she died. By then Croatia had become independent, although Korčula's original population of 15,000 had diminished to under 3,000 due to migration in the 1920s and post-WW2. The island is now covered with many derelict houses.

This is a sad story of one courageous woman who took the great leap of faith for a better life.

ISHERWOOD LE GROS LAWYERS

The Girl Who Left: From Croatia to the Canefields can be ordered through Take Note Tākaka or contact Debra direct on debbiegav@gmail.com.

Debra Gavranich with her book The Girl Who Left: From Croatia to the Canefields: "I basically wrote this for our children and for the generations that follow, but the book has gone viral. it has touched a chord with many people who are migrants or descendants of migrants." Photo: Anita Peters.

Healthy food for a healthy heart

Living Arts Gallery reopens

JOYCE WYLLIE

Last Friday was World Heart Day – part of a global campaign intended to create opportunities for everyone “to stop and consider how best to take care of your heart”.

The New Zealand Heart Foundation promotes World Heart Day with the common global goal to stop the world’s biggest killer. Like many other families we have experienced the effect of heart ill-health and we now receive regular newsletters from the foundation. They are full of advice, good news stories, updates on research, and helpful information. Eating a healthy diet is one focus and there are hundreds of recipes provided to stimulate interest in heart-healthy meals.

Salads are a good way to increase vegetable consumption so here is one hearty and healthy recipe that's a lighter variation on potato salad. The salad can be turned into a light meal by adding hard-boiled eggs and/or canned tuna and tomato.

Potato, cauliflower and Puha Salad

1/4 cauliflower (approx 200gm) cut into small florets

Same amount of broccoli, cut into pieces

Lemon juice, 1/4 cup plus 1tbsp

2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into quarters

1 stalk celery, finely sliced

1/2 red capsicum, finely diced

2 tbsp lite salad dressing

1 cup puha leaves or watercress, washed well.

Preheat oven to 160oC. Drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over broccoli and cauliflower and spritz with oil. Bake for 20 minutes.

Boil potatoes gently for 15 minutes.

Chop watercress and mix all vegetables when cool.

Stir dressing and 1/4 cup lemon juice through salad. Decorate with nasturtium or parsley for colour.

Exhausted and exuberant, managers of the Living Arts Gallery in Tukurua, Karina Tunstall, left, and Ing-Marie Shallcrass enjoy a celebratory "cheers" at the end of a very busy day.

It was a very successful re-opening day for their fifth year. A fanfare of flags flapped and balloons bobbed while attendees imbibed bubbles or punch while they shopped and bopped. Musicians added to the ambiance with soulful songs throughout the day, as a record number of visitors enjoyed the atmosphere.

This year, in addition to Karina and Ing-Marie, the collective includes Jessica Moleta, guest artist Mazarine Fitzgerald and potter Karine Moinaux, with more to come.

RONNIE SHORT

Salads

are a good way to increase vegetable consumption and boost heart health.

Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Style meets sustainable fashion

Steam Holiday Fun at library

The Tākaka Memorial Library Steam Holiday Fun programme served up some daily delights, talks and art projects for little folk during the school holiday break. In the first week, the spring fun day focused on planting a seed, making paper tulips and creating tree craft, deeply engaging participants under the guidance of children's librarian Nerissa Cottle.

French musical soirée

If tickets to the Rugby World Cup in France are way too pricey then travel the short distance to The Mussel Inn on Wednesday 11 October and treat your ears to an authentic French experience. Fresh from playing at the Akaroa French Festival, the five-piece band La Mer is fronted by chanteuse Dominique Blatti whose seductive french vocal is backed by Bernie Schmid’s lively gypsy guitar; Malcolm Alder on double bass adds sassy toe-tapping rhythms; Helen Griffiths creates vibrant flurries on her violin whilst Aaron Bosch’s piano accordion provides that distinctive French feel. Together they play well-loved gypsy swing classics from the French Chanson with classics from Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet and Django Reinhardt. Door sales will be available.

Slam Hound is a pre-loved clothing outlet accessed via The Wholemeal Café’s sunny deck, or through Earth Gems. Amy Soulfire and Holly Hotchips quietly opened their business in the premises at the end of July.

Described as “boutique, sustainable, funky, designer, unique”, the clothing collection at Slam Hound is all of it. “We’re not an op shop,” Holly asserted. “All of our stock has to be in good, pre-loved condition. Some of it is new with tags. We’re looking at more designer and branded stuff.”

It all started when Holly held a fashion launch to support the Golden Bay alternative fashion culture magazine, Waht Zine. “I had an extensive sub-wardrobe I’ve had for 20 years. Things that were too good to give away and things I maybe thought I was going to fit again one day.”

Following the successful launch, Holly had planned another event at Dada Manifesto, when Amy suggested opening a shop. She needed a new working space for her Twisted Stitches business, and as neither enterprise could afford the rent alone, it made sense to combine the two.

During The GB Weekly’s visit, Amy was constantly jumping up to serve customers; many were stoked to discover the shop and promised to return.

Alongside the funky fashion are natural skincare products made by Shaki Cain, and Amy’s own skincare range named Fairytale Skin. Currently Amy has “so much going on” she is pausing orders for her Twisted Stitches clothing creations for a while. The online business keeps her so busy; she needs a break. “I also stock a shop in New Plymouth, so keeping them stocked is one of my priorities.”

Slam Hound Clothing Company already had an online presence prior to opening the downtown Tākaka shop. Holly said the opening week was “a hit, then a quiet winter vibe and now it’s picking up again.”

Jackets and knitted items are currently on sale before the summer selection will be displayed. “There’s always new stuff coming in... Lots of options to meet individual styles,” said Holly. Check out Slam Hound on Instagram or www.slamhound. co.nz - “Where unapologetic style meets sustainable fashion”.

RONNIE SHORT

Slam Hound entrepreneurs Amy Soulfire, left, and Holly Hotchips with Holly’s son Juno. Photo: Ronnie Short.

ANITA PETERS

Toy cars serious fun for students

SUBMITTED

Year 7 and 8 students from GBHS finished off their term 3 rotation in the workshop studying Resistance Materials Technology (RMT). They have been making toy cars that they had to design, construct and then paint. During the process of making the students learnt how to use a variety of hand tools. All sorts of cars were made, ranging from an ice cream truck, a tractor, a turtle, a whale, to Barbie's race car. Each car was unique to each student.

Ed Solly from Sollys Freight came in to judge and watch the racing. He was helped by teacher Murray McIver and senior student Hayden Brunning. Prizes were given out for best designed cars, best finishes and fastest cars down the ramp. An end-of-year grand prix is planned, where all students throughout the year race down the RMT ramp to find the fastest of all of year 7 and 8s cars.

WHAKAARO:

The case for a new socio-economic paradigm

SUBMITTED BY ROD BARKER

The global economy is often compared to a living organism, reflecting the beliefs and emotions of humanity.

Financial markets respond to real or perceived events, from political posturing to supply chain disruptions, influencing the world's economic pulse. However, the rise of computerised trading and the pursuit of millisecond advantages raise questions about our economic trajectory. Is our relentless pursuit of financial gain akin to gambling, or is it an intrinsic aspect of human nature? Dr Nate Hagens, a former financial advisor turned ecological economist, suggests that our quest for rewards has implications far beyond stockmarket portfolios. It disregards our reliance on fossil fuels, pollution, and their adverse effects on our planet. This economic trajectory is characterised by debt-fuelled growth and disconnected from the physical world.

As we extend our claims on future resources, we push the limits of our planet's capacity. Professor William Rees, the mind behind the ecological footprint concept, warns that we're on a collision course with ecological collapse. Our human superorganism expands by extracting energy and resources from the ecosphere and discharging waste back into it. This unsustainable cycle has profound consequences. In response to the looming results, some institutions and techno-optimists champion concepts like green growth, carbon capture and storage, and electrification. These solutions promise to sustain our growth paradigm, but are they rooted in science or wishful thinking?

Our current economic construct places personalised transport on a pedestal. The promise of an "electric everything" future masks the environmental and social costs associated with resource extraction. Take wind turbines for example; to replace

fossil fuels with wind power, we would need an astronomical amount of copper – far beyond what we have. Even the reported global copper reserves fall short. This imbalance between demand and supply exacerbates environmental degradation and poses economic challenges. Electric vehicles (EVs), touted as the future of sustainable transportation, come with their own set of challenges. EV batteries require massive quantities of mined materials and energy, leading to significant CO2 emissions even before a single mile is driven. The quest for resources to power our green aspirations becomes increasingly costly and environmentally damaging.

It's clear that our current path is unsustainable. Moving towards a wellbeing economy and a less destructive way of life is imperative. To achieve this, we must reduce material throughput and address past environmental damage. Professor Hans Joachim Schellnhuber proposes a radical approach to curb emissions: allocate each person a limited carbon allowance, forcing a collective reduction in emissions. This transformation will require a fundamental shift in societal values and priorities.

As we stand at the decision point of environmental collapse and sustainable prosperity, do we cling to the old beliefs of perpetual growth, or do we boldly adapt to live within planetary boundaries? The choice is ours to make, and the evidence supporting the need for change is undeniable. Just as Galileo's heliocentrism challenged the status quo, we must challenge our own assumptions about economic growth and consumption if we are to secure a sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come. We must shift from the paradigm which pursues economic expansion, and invest our energies in socio-economic systems that revolve around nature and wellbeing for all.

Things have been happening at the Rockville Museum. Big things, as well as a lot of those unseen “boring stuff” type things. The volunteers have been fixing leaks in the roof, getting gutters cleaned, mending bits and pieces, cleaning and tidying, as well as slapping paint around. All of this work goes unnoticed when you drive past, but boy have they been busy on the inside, especially in the inner room, and under the stairs. The dedicated team really have been busy.

We are having an Open Day on Labour Weekend Sunday, 22 October. We would love you to come along to see the treasures that they have unearthed and have on display now.

Like all good jobs, it never quite gets finished, as it is an ongoing process. If you have the time and the love of old treasures, we would welcome any help we can get. Also, if you are not a hammer wielding type, we would appreciate help with researching info on items (ie, on a tractor – age, HP, etc), kitchen items, or any of the exhibits. Then if possible, to type up fact sheets for said article.

Working bees are on Mondays. Ph Suzy 027 271 8467 for information.

Takaka

FULL WORKSHOP FACILITIES

SCAN TOOL

WOF CARS, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS

BRIDGESTONE AND KUMHO TYRES

PHONE 525 9419

SOLLYS Contractors

Providing Transport, Construction and Earthmoving services since 1928

EARTHMOVING & CONTRACTING:

House sites, driveways

Culvert installations

Drainage

Land development

Farm maintenance

Ph 525 9843

FOR ALL YOUR CARTAGE NEEDS:

General Freight

Storage

Bulk Cartage

Livestock

SUPPLIER OF:

Stock Feed

Fertilisers

Spreading: Spreadmark certified with GPS mapping

Aggregates

Compost, bark, landscape gravels, pea straw

Phone 525 9843

Revamp at Rockville Museum SUBMITTED

All sorts of cars were made, ranging from an ice cream truck, a tractor, a turtle, a whale, to Barbie's race car. Photos: Supplied.

A student gets ready to launch a toy car down the raceway ramp.

RESULTS

BRIDGE

27 September. Upper Tākaka Hi-Lo Session 1. P Smith/E Donovan 58.73%; S Douglas/J Pemberton 54.76%; A Gray/P Wood 54.76%. H/cap P Smith/E Donovan 62.48%; S Douglas/J Pemberton 57.76%; A Gray/P Wood 57.01%.

29 September. Spring Fling Session 3. C Browning/J Massey 56%; E Donovan/C Mead 55%; E Bradshaw/P Wood 51%. H/cap: E Donovan/C Mead 58.25%; C Browning/J Massey 58.25%; D McDonald/D Perreau 54%.

AGM NOTICES

THE Peaceable Kin-Dom AGM, Monday 16 October, 1pm, Arts Council Office, 24 Commercial Street. All animal, people, and Earth-lovers welcome.

COLLINGWOOD Health Centre Trust AGM, Tuesday 17 October, 6.30pm at the CAS health clinic building, followed by the AGM at the Collingwood fire station at 7pm.

MOHUA Marine Trust AGM, Pōhara Boat Club, Tuesday 24 October at 7.30pm. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Senior Citizens AGM to be held Thursday 12 October, 2pm. Guest speaker Mrs Barbara Graves. We welcome new members.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

FOUND. Tiny, fluffy tortoiseshell cat, found near Solly's. Docile, affectionate, skinny, hanging around for two months. If she's yours, please ph The Peaceable Kin-dom, 022 344 6606.

NOTICES / Pānui ake

Sheryl Patricia Paton

We sadly announce the passing of Sheryl Patricia Paton on September 20, 2023, in Christchurch, aged 67 years. She was the beloved daughter of Shirley and Ken Baker, and sister of Rhonda and Myrene, of Tākaka.

Sheryl cherished her role as wife to Rick, mother to Sean, Carina, Kenny, Nicola, and Andrew, mother-in-law to Isaac, Rowena, and Craig, and grandmother to Danielle, Joshua, Ella, Chloe, Leif, and Mira.

In lieu of flowers and cards, please share condolences and memories of Sheryl at https://shorturl.at/suEU6, where details are also given for a gathering in December for all loved ones.

“OPEN Ocean Aquaculture”– comprising two short presentations for U3A by Dr Kevin Heasman, Cawthron Institute fisheries scientist: “The complex requirements for developing exposed ocean farming of shellfish and seaweed” and “Investigating the biology and aquaculture potential of scampi – an animal from ocean depths of over 200m”. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 13 October, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-members, a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

GOLDEN Bay Community Board meeting will meet in Tākaka at 1pm on Monday 9 October at the Golden Bay Service Centre. To view agenda and reports, or to register for public forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz

PAKAWAU Hall Annual Market Weekend fundraiser, Labour Weekend 21 and 22 October, 10am-1pm. Tables available and car boots spaces, $10. Bookings, ideas and expressions of interest please ph/txt Jules 027 524 8202. Donations of saleable goods, books, raffle basket items etc are gratefully received at the Pakawau Store. Thank you in advance.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.

GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679.

The Whittaker Trust

Funding Applications – October 2023

(applications close Friday 27 October 2023)

Applications are invited from local organisations seeking financial assistance to improve the quality of life for the sick or elderly members of the Golden Bay community. Application forms are available from: The Whittaker Trust secretary, Jaine Lindsay, email: r-j.lindsay@xtra.co.nz

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 5pm, Friday 27 October 2023 either to: 457 Hamama Road, RD 1, Takaka 7183 or to: r-j.lindsay@xtra.co.nz

Our second Grant Funding Round for 2023 is open! An easy one-page grant application can be completed online: www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz

Apply by October 31st. Applications will be considered after the close of the funding round.

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE

Do you have a passion for achieving hauora/wellbeing in the community of Nelson Bays?

Are you a person who is well grounded with close connections in the community?

A vacancy exists for a Community Representative to be a Trustee on the Board of Hauora Matua ki Te Tai Aorere, Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH). The Board is the governing body of NBPH as we aim to better primary health for all in Nelson Bays.

Our vision is: Kia piki te ora o ngā tāngata katoa Healthy People... Healthy Workforce... Healthy Community

You will need:

• An understanding of Pae Ora and contemporary primary and community health care;

• A good and effective network of community relationships, with understanding of the diversity and different perspectives (rural and urban), and a commitment to equity;

• An ability to contribute to the wellbeing of our communities and participation to the Board of NBPH in a fair, balanced and considered approach;

• Excellent communication and relationship skills;

• Awareness of the cultural values of the community served, including local Tangata Whenua;

• An understanding of the planning process – strategic plans and annual plans;

• Applications from people with close links to the Mohua/Golden Bay community are of particular interest at this time;

• Previous governance experience (strategic planning, financial acumen)

Payment is made for monthly meetings and other meeting attendance as required.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

A big thank you to all those who supported our fundraising flower show at the Pakawau Hall. Special thanks to GB Weekly, Hammer Hardware, BP, NBS, and Tracey Nalder, plus all others that donated and helped on the day. To the lovely ladies in kitchen and the cleaning-up people, thank you all. A donation will be going to the Langford family for Joy's ongoing trement and travel. We wish Joy all the best and thank you all for your help. Lois Benjamin, Aorere Flower Show.

For the position description, application form and nomination form, please view online via the careers page of www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph

Applications close: 27 October 2023

For further information contact: Emily-Rose Richards, Board Secretary, emily-rose.richards@nbph.org.nz

NBPH is the Primary Health Organisation (PHO) for the Nelson Bays region. PHOs lead and coordinate primary health care within the local community. NBPH is committed to reducing the inequalities in health between all peoples.

to our very dear Michelle Kennedy on 11th October

Lots of love from all your family

PERSONAL

Support Worker/Coach

Start as casual 16 hours (+ sleepovers & weekends)

The National DBT Service in Takaka is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental-Health programme (six beds) providing intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

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 w w w tw m o r g nz /ca r e er s 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)

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: H R @ t w m o r g n z

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.

DIANA Hickey, AThR Clinical Arts therapist. 19 years' experience, member ANZACATA. Ph 021 400 857, www. flyingcolours.co.nz

HOT stone massage and energy healing, bookings available. Ph Andyara 027 609 3138.

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

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

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639.

NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.

Chiropractor

Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA 021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St www.healthfocus.co.nz

ACC registered

Sharyn is a rural girl from Southland, being brought up surrounded by agriculture. She knew that she would never have a 9-5 job, sitting behind a desk for the rest of her life. After studying at Lincoln University, Sharyn went on to work in the agriculture industry for over 30 years, and in particular The New Zealand Merino Company. Sharyn specializes in Lifestyle and Rural properties in the top of the South region, a career move she wonders why she didn’t make earlier.

If your considering selling your Lifestyle or Rural property, call her today. SHARYN MILLER 021 377

ITM TĀKAKA ALMOST BUILDER WAS A HIT!!!!

Check out the talent these kids have. There will be some that go into marketing and some that go into design and construction!!! Well done everyone. These are just some of the creations.

See you all next year for a bigger and better Almost Builder. Thanks kids, from Tim Timber and ITM Tākaka.

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.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

ARCHITECTURE design. Certified Passive House designer. Residential new/alterations. For a local, friendly, and reliable service ph Juan 021 211 1339 or email: design@ortizstudio. co.nz

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.

CHIPPER, a chap and chainsaw, six-inch chipper. Ph John Davis 027 470 7155.

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 and firebox cleaning. Ph 027 458 7679.

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, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

HANDYMAN/ maintenance jobs. Aeronautical engineer, 30 years by trade. Chainsaw jobs. Ph 027 880 3535.

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

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana

Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing

Vote Maureen Pugh

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.

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.

TG Couriers, delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.

TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

PERSON -centered music lessons with Diana Hickey. Ph 021 400 857, www.flyingcolours.co.nz

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

NON -smoking, tidy, quiet male seeks one- to two-bedroom accommodation long term. Please ph 027 919 1326.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

FURNISHED, two-bedroom apartment, long term, available in two weeks. Suit quiet couple. $330/week plus power and gas. Contact ferntownlodge@gmail.com

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Psalm 23:1

Weekly Sunday Services at 10am

Next evening service 24th Sept at 7pm

LATER EVENTS

Takaka Church of Christ

All Welcome

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 8 October, 10:30am

Onekaka Hall

All welcome

Contact Gary Morgan, 0274 731 800

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER

THE PINK HAMMER. Season runs 5 -14 October. Tickets $20 Stitch ‘n Sew.

BOARD GAMING AT ONEKAKA HALL, 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. Come try a new game. Koha includes a cuppa and biscuit. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

WORKING BEE, ABBEYFIELD GB 9am-12noon. All welcome. Ph Bree 027 669 9002. See advert to the right for details.

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER

THE PINK HAMMER. Season runs 5 -14 October. Tickets $20 Stitch ‘n Sew.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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. Wednesday 11 October we will be opening at 3pm.

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. For breakfast, lunch. Wednesday-Monday, 8.30am-4pm. Closed Tuesdays. Ph 03 970 3992.

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, 11am-4pm. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com

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

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly – 8 and 22 October; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 15 and 29 October.

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.

WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER

THE PINK HAMMER. Season runs 5 -14 October. Tickets $20 Stitch ‘n Sew.

COSTUME HIRE from the Drama Society is closed temporarily.

O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER

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

THE PINK HAMMER. Season runs 5 -14 October. Tickets $20 Stitch ‘n Sew. See advert to the right for more details.

Programmes to listen out for:

Radio Club at Collingwood Area School

Collingwood Area School Students host Radio club, with school news, information, fun, games and music. Radio Club airs Wednesday afternoons at 4.00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Radio Viti Te Tauihu

Serving the people through our Vosa vaka-Viti Fijian Language and Culture ON AIR on Radio Viti Te Tauihu via FRESH FM across the Top of the South Island in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a bi-lingual radio show presented in both Fijian language and English. Contents will range from health, education, sports and community news, challenges of living in Aotearoa New Zealand that impact Fiji peoples living in the Blenheim, Nelson, Malborough and Golden Bay areas. Special focus on the Fiji peoples that have come to the region under the Recognised Seasonal Work Scheme. We want to be able to learn from their experiences and vice versa thus creating a source of outreach for them as they live away from home in Fiji. Radio Viti Te Tauihu airs Friday mornings 11-12 with new content every second week.

TENNIS COACHING FOR KIDS starts 14 October. Three age groups, every Saturday 9am-12pm, every Thursday 3.306.30pm, Park Avenue. Come and have a go! For more info: gbtennis@outlook.com, txt/ph Shauli 021 030 0585.

OPEN DAY AT "ROCKVILLE" MUSEUM, 22 October. Come and see the hard work that has been done. Also, car boot sale, $10/site. Ph Pam 021 0297 7367.

PRAYERS FOR PEACE, all welcome from any faith group or none. Wednesday 18 October, Catholic Church Tākaka, 5pm. More details in next week’s issue. Contact Helen 027 525 9576. TEA AND TALK. Friday 20 October, 10.30am, Old School Café Pakawau. Tea and coffee provided. All welcome. Hosted by Rural Women. Ph Joyce Wyllie 524 8364.

www.freshfm.net

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

Friday 6th OctOber

4:00 Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (PG) Final

8:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (PG) Final

Saturday 7th

5:00 A Haunting in Venice (M)

8:00 Oppenheimer (M) Encore

Sunday 8th

5:00 NT Live: Good (M) $25/$20

8:00 A Haunting in Venice (M)

WedneSday 11th

5:30 Blue Beetle (M)

U3A welcomes Dr Kevin Heasman, Cawthron Institute fisheries scientist, who will present “Extending farming of seaweed and aquaculture into exposed seas: a fascinating combination of biology, engineering, oceanography and computer modelling,” and “How to go about investigating if scampi, from the deep ocean, has aquaculture potential.”

Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 13 October, 10.30am All welcome. Non-members, a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 7th JULIAN TEMPLE BAND. $10 door.

Sun 8th ANIKA MOA - SOLD OUT

Wed 11th LA MER - French Café jazz/swing. $20 door

Thu 12th QUIZ, 7.30pm. All welcome.

Thu 19th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE. Special guest ANDREW LOCKWOOD.

Tues 24th HOLLIE SMITH - The ‘BONES’ tour - solo and intimate. Tickets @ undertheradar

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 6 until Tuesday 10 October

Friday: Northerlies freshening. Cloud increasing with showers developing over Kahurangi and some spreading elsewhere from late afternoon as winds tend westerly

Saturday: Southwesterlies, freshening for a time about Farewell. Few showers over Kahurangi, otherwise fine Sunday: Southeasterlies, fresh at times northwest of Collingwood. Cloudy with scattered rain

Monday: Southwesterlies tending westerly, becoming gusty. Some showers over Kahurangi, fine and cloudy periods elsewhere

Tuesday: Strong southwesterlies west and northwest of Parapara. Some showers over Kahurangi with a few elsewhere at times

gbwct.org.nz

TAKAKA

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME BUSHCRAFT

Term 4 2023

Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:30

Our 10 week Bushcraft programme is kicking off in term 4! This course is designed for students to experience true bushcraft with a trained instructor from the Wilderness Canoe Trust. The course will help young people to experience nature and the natural world in a safe, fun, and educational way.

Course content will include:

• Campcraft skills

• Building high-quality natural shelters suitable for different climate zones

• Fire lighting and building techniques

• Bush cooking

• Basic wood carving / whittling

• Plant identification and uses

Understanding nature Outdoor’s health and safety

We are offering a limited number of fully funded places (10), for young people aged 12+. Email info@gbwct.org.nz to enrol.

RANGIHAEATA, 218 Rangihaeata Road

JUST LISTED

Sea, Sand & Snapper!

Positioned by the beach, this multilevel purpose-built 90s family bach is waiting for new memories to be made. Configured to accommodate two families, with two sleeping/living wings and a shared central kitchen and bathroom. With breath-taking sea views from the living areas, and the beach access is at your fingertips. Bring your fishing rod – snapper do not get fresher than this!

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

JUST LISTED

Utilise this property to suit your lifestyle. Set in an optimal location, with dwellings to co-live with family or rent. This property was once a backpacker’s so options are endless. The main dwelling is split in two, and there is a separate two-room straw bale cottage. There is over 7000sqm of land, where you could add to the fruit trees and gardens that are already established. Out front there is a very large garage & workshop space. Call me now to arrange a viewing.

POHARA, 93 Selwyn

853

SLEEPING BEACH BEAUTY O/O $800,000

Unleash your imagination! Nestled in a prime location, this charming 1980s home is your canvas for creating a coastal getaway. With a touch of refurbishment, you can transform this hidden gem. The golf course and beach access is close by. Get in touch today.

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

Centrally located iconic accommodation. Deceptively spacious & licenced for 28 pax. Covered back veranda & cottage garden, plus fully self-contained separate owners’ accommodation. YHA approved. This could be just the right opportunity for you. Call me to arrange a viewing.

Yes, Lot 6 is offered for sale either as a bare section or with a house and land package, with award winning Jennian Homes Nelson Bays. The views are stunning over Pohara Golf course and towards the Western ranges, this is one section where this view is secure! The section is subject to title being issued. It will come with sewer, stormwater, power & phone connections. Contact me today for further details.

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

Embrace the convenience of this lovely home. Located within easy reach of schools, town & Rototai beach, this property is ideal for families. Just imagine how easy your daily routine will be. The kitchen area is warm & sunny, with separate lounge. Give me a call to arrange a viewing.

Great location, close to town and schools with a stunning rural outlook. Open plan living area which opens out to the back patio, a great place to entertain. The cosy bedrooms have built in wardrobes. Outside there are garden beds to grow your own produce. Call me to view.

CUTE TOWN HOUSE $620,000

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

Only 4 blocks left!

Block 1- 4445m2 $220,000

Block 2- 6524m2 $250,000

Block 3- 8855m2 $320,000

Block 4- 2.2978Ha $300,000 Block 5 - SOLD

All prices are plus GST if any. Mixed zoning. Get in touch with James now for more information.

James Mackay 027 359 0892

BAINHAM, 1802

Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd

This rural home has three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, dining and a large lounge heated by a wood fire. With some TLC, you will have a lovely home. With 2,169m2 there’s plenty of scope to live off the land. Contact James to arrange a viewing and for all the information.

James

027 359 0892

One of the Best Views in Pohara Asking Price $440,000

POHARA, LOT 6 Pohara Heights

CLIFTON, 678 Abel Tasman Drive

Endless Possibilities & Potential Asking Price $1,000,000

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

TAKAKA, 42 Meihana Street

Street

POHARA, Abel Tasman Drive

FREEHOLD TITLES READY TO GO!

TAKAKA, 29 Rototai Road

CLOSE TO TOWN & SCHOOL O/O $599,000

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

ANNIE'S NIRVANA BACKPACKERS $798,000 + GST (if any)

TAKAKA, 25 Motupipi Street

Mackay

A RARE FIND IN THE COUNTRY