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Friday 27 October 2023

Bay Art showcases local talent

Supreme Award winner: Pete Beverley hugs Bay Art judge Kay van Dyk on receiving his award at Last Friday’s opening ceremony at Golden Bay High School. Photo: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

At the climax of last Friday’s Bay Art awards ceremony, Pete Beverley stood on stage in the Golden Bay High School hall hugging Kay van Dyk, one of this year’s trio of judges.

The artist, it appeared, could hardly believe he had just won the Supreme Award. However, there it was: his name on the certificate, physical proof of judge Eve Armstrong’s words, who moments before had delivered the verdict: “One Degree of Separation by Pete Beverley.”

Pete’s work – a collection of 18 pencil portraits mounted on a triangular prism structure – was highly praised by the judges for showing, amongst other things, “a high level of technical skill with the sensitive rendering of each portrait” and a “striking and curious presentation”.

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After the applause from the large and enthusiastic gathering died down, Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC) arts worker Claire French declared the formalities over, allowing artists, their family and friends, artlovers, and organisers a further opportunity to examine the 16 winning entries and view some of the other 201 works exhibited in Bay Art and Young@Art. As well as providing a visual feast, the evening also served up a helping of culinary art courtesy of Xanthe Willliams, with an impressive buffet that included some tasty donations from local suppliers.

In the days leading up to the official opening, a great deal of preparation had been done behind the scenes to set up the space, accept the artwork, and curate the exhibition.

On Friday afternoon, shortly before the

doors opened to the public, head curator Kathy Reilly was busy putting the final touches to the show. Standing close to the end wall in the refurbished hall, Kathy explained that selecting entries to display on the purple background required some thought. “With this colour, some pieces could disappear.” Once the hard choices were made, however, hanging the works was relatively easy. “The picture rail, funded by the high school, is a great system.”

Looking around the hall, now flooded with natural light, Kathy said she was impressed by the exhibits and had tried to ensure all were displayed to best effect. “I’m excited by the standard this year ... Everybody’s art is honoured, and the kids are part of it.”

At 4.30pm precisely, the doors opened and the public poured in. As they wandered around the exhibition, their eyes absorbed

the talent on show while their ears took in the mood music provided by pianist Jochen Maurer.

Just over an hour later, Tilly Orchard cut the red ribbon at the foot of the stage steps, to officially open the formal proceedings.

Claire began by welcoming everyone to “Bay Art number 36”, before thanking her fellow arts worker Gary Smith, the Young@Art team, the judges, and sponsors, plus a long list of volunteer helpers.

Claire then handed over to GBCAC formerchair Brian Cooper. “This is amazing; it gave me goosebumps,” said Brian, who acknowledged the organising team as “an amazing group of people”, singling out “wonderful Claire” and Kathy for their individual contributions. “Bay Art is going from strength to strength,”...

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Sailors get wind in their sails at boat club open day

Thrills and spills in the O'Pen Skiffs. Photos: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

Sailors gave Pōhara Boat Club’s fleet of small craft a good workout at Sunday’s open day.

From late morning to mid-afternoon, old salts and young guns took to the safe waters inside Tarakohe harbour. “It was great to see so many people keen to try sailing and attend our open day,” said club committee member Ben Lovell. “We ran out of life jackets – we have about 25-30 – so had to start to recycle them from person to person which is a good sign of the popularity of the sailing.”

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Gliding across the surface propelled by a decent breeze, the fleet included diminutive Optimist dinghies – the ideal choice for young novices, O’Pen Skiffs – fast and exciting one-design racers, and Sunbursts – larger two-handed craft.

Ben said the two Sunbursts, captained by Mark Laycock and Gashtra He Tikakairakau, were kept busy taking crew out for a quick sail around the harbour, while club commodore Tom Lake was “flat out ferrying people from the ramp to the Sunbursts and back again in our support boat”.

Amongst the young sailors were a large contingent from Motupipi School. Three-year-old Peter Lamont had just stepped ashore after his first ever sail, sharing the boat with big brother John. Asked whether he had enjoyed the experience, Peter simply nodded.

The school’s deputy principal Anna Elworthy was keeping an eye on her own children Hendrix and Nico as well as her students, and was full of praise for one of them – eight-year-old Braxdyn Ray – who, she explained, had accompanied her boys on the water. “He’s been lovely looking after them.”

While the launching ramp r was a constant hive of activity, the shore-based attractions also proved popular, said Ben. “We sold out of sausages, the bouncy castle took a hammering…”

As well as providing an introduction to sailing, the open day also provided an opportunity for the club to showcase its

facilities, and boost membership. The initiative proved to be a hit. “We signed up at least 20 new family memberships, all of which have never sailed, but simply wanted to do something fun over summer,” said Ben. “Not only did we have a large number of kids wanting to sail, but we also had many adults wanting to sail for the first time as well, which is great as we have five adult sail boats all of which need to be used.”

Ben paid tribute to all those who made the day a success. “It was a fantastic day to be had by all and the club would like to thank everyone who came along and a special mention to all our amazing volunteers who helped to organize and run the event. As we are a club run by volunteers, without them we just couldn't function.”

Ben said the club’s aim is to have the sail shed open three times a week during the sailing season (October to April): Tuesday 4-7pm; Friday 4-7pm; and Sunday 12-3pm. “This is to give every member as much time on the water as possible and, with a hot dry summer predicted, now is the time to join up and remember, ‘let's get sailing’.”

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Ruth Robson, general manager of Golden Bay Community Health (in green top), was the guest speaker at this year's local event for International Day of Rural Women last week. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

JOYCE WYLLIE

The significant contribution of rural women to communities and economies is recognised on the International Day of Rural Women every year on 15 October. The guest speaker at this year’s local event was Ruth Robson, general manager of Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH).

This annual event was held a few days late in Golden Bay on 18 October, with lunch at Collingwood Tavern organised by the Rural Women, and members of the three Golden Bay branches attending. As provincial president Carolyn McLellan welcomed the crowd, she commented that this was actually “World Menopause Day”, but she was not sure how that should or could be celebrated.

Guest speaker Ruth Robson is a sixth generation Nelsonian, raised in Riuwaka, going on to train as a registered nurse. She worked clinically and then changed direction, moving into management roles in the outdoor education, arts, and health sectors. She worked in Canterbury as senior project manager supporting cancer projects across five District Health Boards.

Ruth also implemented the Nelson Marlborough Health Care Home programme, a national programme designed to support general practices to improve efficiency and patient access to services.

Several times during her talk, Ruth proclaimed how fortunate we are in Golden Bay to have such a great integrated health

service. A system like Golden Bay has – with many services available in one place – is being planned for in other rural areas.

Ruth was pleased to share the good news that at GBCH, there is now a “full service of five doctors and two practice nurses, and also four midwives”. The kitchen crew recently won an award for the high quality of food served, and the gardens are a great asset. Ruth also praised the wraparound services like physiotherapy, at-home caregivers, and the Wrinklies Express transport service.

Questioned about the X-ray service, Ruth had more good news. The older machine currently used at GBCH for limb X-rays, will soon be replaced with an updated rental machine with the ability to take X-rays of hips, abdomen, and torso. Any reduction in the need for patients to travel over the Hill is welcome.

Regular visits from the breast screening bus are appreciated, as well as the surgical bus, with local nurses working to support the care provided.

Having just celebrated 10 years of GBCH, Ruth gave credit to all the people who initiated the plan and raised money for it to be built. Looking ahead to the future, she would like to see expansion of more beds and more consulting rooms, to provide for the growing needs of our population.

Ruth finished by praising the wonderful team at GBCH, who significantly contribute to our rural community of Golden Bay every day.

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LE T TERS Questions about Port Tarakohe

In asking where the recent $6 million dollar loan from Kānoa, (MBIE), and TDC’s additional $6.8 million investment in Port Tarakohe was going, we’re being told, “For toilets, laundry, showers, kitchen and dining area, etc for commercial side” and that the western, recreational side, being stage 2, “We hope to start on next year”.

My questions are: 1. Was the “third floating pontoon” eliminated from recreational side in the 2019 plan to save the exaggerated $1.29 million to build, in actuality the floating launching dock designated for the barren cement launch ramp?

2. With the extra $6 million above the cost of funding for items previously shelved in the 2019 plan, is the “third floating pontoon” back on the table?

3. How can TDC justify a $200/year charge for a barren cement launching ramp with no floating launching dock or so much as rock to tie off to, which ignores all health and safety standards, when 95 per cent of marinas have them?

4. How will TDC live up to its obligation to the hundreds of recreational boaters when the continual commercial budget blowouts leave nothing? (Tough luck, marina now closed to recreational boaters!)

5. Where can the public, whose money you're spending, see the books on where the tens of millions of dollars are disappearing to and for what?

Bill Wallis, fellow recreational boater

Wrinklies Express notification

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Pat on the back for Pat

May I offer my congratulations to Patrick Phelps in coming third in our electorate vote, as an Independent. It is a challenge being alone, but his heart is in the right place. If only more citizens took on such a task. I know the effort and energy, when I gained the highest independent vote in the North Island for the 1990 General Election, standing as an Independent for the Tarawera Electorate.

I know the effort, the energy and the time "to put a hat in the ring".

Well done, and may you try again.

Reg Turner

Cultural differences

My letter in reply to Desiree Birch was not published but other contributors vindicated my original comments so thank you fellow readers.

While I concur with almost all of Marion Riley's letter (GBW 20/10) I must take mild issue with her claim that no culture is better or worse than any other. This is patently not true.

Judgement on the richness and moral rightness of any culture must be relative. Though at times perhaps sadly lacking in moral rightness the richest culture the world has ever seen is the Indo-European heritage. It goes back hundreds, even thousands, of years. And look at what it has produced. The magnificent architecture; the long tradition and depth of music, art and literature and the wholly commendable achievements of science. Do you think we could've gone to the moon on the myths applied to Matariki?

Marion, with respect, I think you are confusing culture with human nature. Human nature is the same everywhere. We are made in the image of God so we all have the capacity for great good. Yet we are a fallen race so we also all have the capacity for great evil.

Christianity recognises this deadly blight on our psyche and names it as Original Sin. Larry Petterson

Community keeps rescue heli flying

Thank you to all the guests and auction buyers at the recent Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Charity Dinner held at the Zatori last Friday. The generosity of local businesses and artists was once again remarkable in providing items for auction – Hopgood’s & Co and Neil and Sari Hodgson; Louise Douglas Jewelry; Anchorage Family Estate; Craig Potton Publishing; Sue Dasler Pottery and Gary Thorpe; and to King Salmon and Westhaven Shellfish for the superb seafood; The Wholemeal Café and Bidfoods for supplying ingredients; Lisa and Andrew Bradley for donating the asparagus; and Taylors for the linen and furniture.

A huge thank you to chefs Mike Rimu (Ligar Bay) and Shepherd Elliot (of Concord and Shepherd restaurants who flew in from Wellington especially with his delightful veal paté).

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with us again this year. It was great to have Paula Muddle of the helicopter trust with us – she kept the plates and cutlery rolling out clean. Craig Taylor again did a fine job of prying money from the generous bidders. Altogether over $11,000 was raised for the rescue helicopter service. Friday night was a perfect reminder of what a wonderfully supportive community we have, how fortunate we are to live in Golden Bay and just how well the Bay can do hospitality!

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GB Animal Welfare Society

Thank you Golden Bay for again making our fundraising stall and raffle a great success, raising more funds than expected.

All funds raised are spent in the Bay. Althought we were once SPCA we took the decision in 2016 to form our own animal welfare society after the centralisation of SPCA. This means all money raised in the Bay stays in the Bay. We are at the moment setting up a new storage shed in a central position to town.

Thank you again for your valued support.

Carol Wells, GB Animal Welfare Society Inc vice president

Collingwood District High School

The one remaining "old" structure on Collingwood Area School grounds is the 1937 three class-roomed building which housed primers, standards and forms 3 to 5 (and later form 6).

Now, after 86 years, that building is to be demolished. Soon.

We're planning a farewell for this important piece of our past.

CAS principal, Hugh Gully is very supportive of our plans to commemorate and acknowledge this important and special part of Collingwood Area School's history and our own history with it. When the "1937 school" is demolished this last visible part of our school's history will be gone. Our own school memories and photos of a way of life and education now in the past are still with us, let's share our stories and give this grand old building a worthy farewell.

If you are interested in being part of farewell function or have stories to tell please email me at tessagillooly@snap.net.nz Tessa Gillooly

Settled principles of Treaty

Although Marike is replying to Desiree (GBW 20/10), I have a view on some matters raised including cultural misalignments.

Firstly, the notion that Māori are assumed to be Adam and Eve Christians is challenged. Many Māori today, like me, believe they descend from Papatuanuku – the earth mother and Ranginui – sky father. Also, in Māori the word for enemy is hoariri or angry friend – a different concept from the English.

However, a bigger matter is the spectre of a naïve referendum proposed by ACT’s David Seymour on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Treaty itself is a non-negotiable founding document for Aotearoa. The first question is why would we seek to change a mass of established law which are included in legislation establishing many Government Departments and local Government entities? Can a referendum even affect any of these matters and that will surely lead to years of very expensive litigation – the opposite to what ACT would want.

The principles have long been settled law to enable New Zealand to practically interpret the Treaty which was written in English and Te Reo Māori with the versions not being an exact translation of each other. Many of the principles were enunciated in Judgements of the Court of Appeal for instance in 1987 led by Justice Robin Cooke including the principle of partnership with a duty to act reasonably and in good faith, the active protection of Māori interests, the Government to make informed decisions, the Crown to remedy past grievances and the Crown right to govern. There are more but these make up a core that have guided New Zealand since 1987. Kia tupato koutou.

Morris Te Whiti Love

Port Tarakohe

I have to hand Mr Choat's press release that TDC has been granted a Kānoa loan for $6m, and that this will be spent on "Phase 1" development of the Port – Phase 1 being development that is entirely for commercial users. This loan is additional to the $6.5m recently borrowed by Council to undertake deferred maintenance of the wharf structure and to provide two new large berths for mussel harvesters. It would appear that our elected politicians are in agreement with the borrowings, and wonderful returns that will flow into Mr Talley's and the other mussel farmers coffers. The combined loans mean all the port users, including the recreational user, are about to have a $12.6m loan to repay. This is in addition to the existing debts that are so high that Council had to increase berthage by 18 per cent this year.

I would suggest that Council tread carefully. The recreational user is already paying fees that are abnormally high for the facilities provided and are bordering on unaffordable. If Council thinks they can suck enough funds to cover a $12m debt from them, things will quickly unravel. The recreational users have lost all trust and any sense of respect for the port management due the continual failure to honour earlier promises. There is

still no ablution block, the refueling dock is now four years overdue, roading is a pot-holed shambles. The whole Port Tarakohe management is skewed to enable mussel farming development at all costs, but with funding underpinned by the berth holders. It won't work, and recreational users will need to look elsewhere for berthage – but then this is just exactly what management wants.

If the GB community values the port as a recreational facility, then we must, somehow, make ourselves heard.

Martin Potter, Tarakohe Marina Assn

Taking dictation

When was it decided that we needed to be dictated to "for our own benefit"? Don't we already know it is unwise to sneeze or cough on others? The "vulnerable" have always been more prone to contagious diseases.

Aren't wars the most polluting of all activities?

Water schemes that are operating quite happily in Golden Bay are being managed in a manner which considers the users' best interests, yet our rates are being spent making our decisions dependent on some dubious compliance regulations that we never required before the Age of Logic was replaced with the Age of Absurdity.

Peace and love, Victoria Davis

Giving peace a chance

On Wednesday 18 October, 36 people from different local faith communities gathered at the Catholic Church to mark the International Week of Prayer for World Peace. We had an opening and closing karakia, and in between participants offered readings and prayers from diverse faiths from all over the world. There was a time of silence; also impromptu offerings, songs and waiata. Never so much needed as now.

The koha of $250 has gone to Save the Children NZ. Helen Kingston

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The road will be opened once each night for traffic queued at two road closure points. Road users wanting to travel over the hill during the night will need to be at Aaron Creek Road road closure point by 12:30am and Riwaka Valley Road road closure point by 1am.

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Day-time stop/go traffic management Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 November 6am to 6pm Work will be carried out from 6am to 6pm and will result in 30 minute delays. Please plan ahead when travelling during this time.

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NATURE DIARY

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It was early October, while out in the garden, I heard the familiar sound of pīpīwharauroa, the shining cuckoo.

Its distinctive tewwww, tew, tew call eventually tapered off with a downward tew. The shining cuckoo had arrived, completing its annual migration to New Zealand from either Papua New Guinea or the Solomon Islands.

Shortly after hearing the shining cuckoo, from amongst the tall kānuka, came the long musical song of riroriro, the grey warbler. Oblivious of the intentions of the shining cuckoo that was perched in a nearby tree, the unsuspecting riroriro continued to sing.

Grey warblers are the only mainland host of this “brood parasite” a name given to all cuckoos, birds that choose to lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. Cunningly the female cuckoo removes a single egg from the warbler’s clutch and replaces it with her own egg. Unaware of this imposter egg the unsuspecting grey warbler accepts it and raises the cuckoo chick as its own. On hatching the cuckoo chick ejects any warbler eggs or nestlings it finds in the nest so it can be raised alone. Cuckoo chicks have an extraordinary ability to mimic the begging sound of grey warbler chicks. Depending on how we choose to look at the shining cuckoo it is either a very smart bird or a very devious bird.

There is a phrase Māori used when referring to a lazy irresponsible parent “ka rite koe, ki te koekoeā”. They were said to be like pīpīwharauroa, the shining cuckoo, or koekoeā, the long-tailed cuckoo.

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Janet Redmond is a therapist, counsellor, and co-star of New Zealand documentary Stylebender and will be holding a Q&A session after the screening at the Village Theatre next Saturday.

With 30 years’ experience in psychotherapy, Janet found herself working with the film’s subject, Nigerian-born Kiwi mixed martial artist champion, Israel Adesanya. Their sessions together transform what was originally just a sports documentary into something very special.

“Israel is such a macho-looking man showing his vulnerability and a different face of masculinity,” explains Janet. “We worked to clear old emotional anger from past trauma, so it’s a ‘feel-to-heal movie’.”

She notes that Israel was used to being filmed, but she also felt very unselfconscious during their scenes, despite the presence of a huge camera in the confines of her “mobile consulting room” campervan.

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St John extends Shocktober JO RICHARDS

Planning for unexpected outages An unpredictable weather event or natural disaster like a flood or an earthquake can cause an unexpected power outage.

As part of its nationwide Shocktober campaign, St John has run several free lifesaving courses in Golden Bay over the past few weeks.

Due to continuing high public demand a further session is being held next week.

The “3 Steps for Life” sessions are designed to teach essential lifesaving skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Local St John volunteer Sue Netto stresses the importance of the basic training. “Anyone, with the right training and skills, can make a difference in an emergency, when every second counts.”

She encourages local residents to come along to next Wednesday’s session at the Rec Centre. “We warmly invite community members to join us, learn these vital lifesaving skills, and help build a healthier, more-resilient Golden Bay.” St John Shocktober training session is at 5.30pm on Wednesday 1 November at the Rec Centre, Tākaka. Participation is free.

Participants can show up at the events or book online via 3stepsforlife@stjohn.org.nz.

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Fairholme 150 - a party, exhibition and book launch

Anita Peters and Murray Hedwig, current owners of Fairholme, talk about the history of the property and its previous incumbents.

Guests gather in the garden at Fairholme to celebrate the building's 150th anniversary. Photos: Jo Richards.

JO RICHARDS

There aren’t many New Zealand homes that have survived 150 years, but Fairholme in East Tākaka is one of them. Built to last by Thomas Baigent in 1873, the old homestead has survived all the elements can throw at it including storms, earthquakes, floods and fire.

A century and a half after it was first constructed, Fairholme is not just surviving but thriving, thanks to current owners Anita Peters and Murray Hedwig, who see themselves more as custodians of the venerable building.

A sesquicentennial is something worth celebrating and so, last Saturday afternoon, Anita and Murray hosted a garden party for the many people who have a connection with the building. To mark the milestone, the couple have created an exhibition featuring historic photographs taken by Ella Baigent around 1900, along with paintings by Merrin Westerink made almost 100 years later. Both women lived at Fairholme for many years. Carrying on that tradition, Anita, the latest woman to call the place home has chronicled the history of the property in a generously illustrated and lovingly written book Hearth & Home: The Story of Fairholme 150 Years, which she officially launched at the party.

Saturday’s gathering included numerous members of those families – the only two previous owners of the property – as well as long-time neighbours, local historians, friends and supporters.

While some had come from next door or town, others had had travelled much further; Barbara Keen, Ally Baigent’s daughter, and direct descendent of the original owners, had made a special trip from her home in Dunedin. As guests arrived they mingled outside before entering the house to view the exhibition which sparked many conversations about the people and places depicted in the photographs. One image, for example, showed a large circular saw blade with two coins stuck to each of the 60 teeth. The blade was a wedding present to Thomas Baigent’s daughter Daisy on her marriage to Will Packard. There was some debate amongst a small group of Saturday’s visitors about whether the coins were florins or guineas, with a consensus reached that there were equal numbers of both.

At around 3pm, with the party assembled in the garden, Anita stood on the well-worn steps at the entrance of the house and formally welcomed everyone before turning to the focus of the celebration. “We are commemorating this occasion of Fairholme’s 150th by showcasing the work of two remarkable women: Ella Baigent whose family lived here from 1873 to 1985, and Merrin Westerink and family from 1988 to 2012.”

Anita painted a verbal picture of the two erstwhile residents describing their talent, tenacity and the “energy and love” they put into caring for Fairholme during two distinctly different eras.

She closed by thanking all those who had helped bring the exhibition and the book into fruition, before handing over to Murray.

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life in Golden Bay. He spoke about the technical challenges of transforming the images into prints, and acknowledged Ella’s expertise, but it was the emotional aspect of the project which resonated most strongly. “The more time I spent with them, the more I became connected to Ella,” said Murray who underlined the significance of the exhibition. “This is the first time we’ve been able to make a show of these images. This is a one-person show and she’s having it where she died.”

Invited to share memories of Ella and her sister Eva – collectively known as the “Miss Baigents” – neighbour Robin Manson recalled “persimmons, possums and a parrot,” adding: “This was the only place you could find persimmons.” He explained how Ella would shoot possums but he would be asked to kill them if they were caught in a trap, while pet parrot Joey was Ella’s bird. “We called them “the aunts,” said Robin of the two sisters.

Further memories were recalled by Noel Baigent. “I used to come here with my grandma and grandad; I can never forget the parrot.”

All good birthday parties come with cake and Fairholme’s celebration was no exception. As the oldest surviving “Fairholme” Baigent, Barbara was given the honour of cutting the enormous cake with the first slice presented to youngest – eight-month-old Otis, the son of Dale and Melissa Westerink.

“Being an only child I used to come up here and spend the afternoon with the aunts,” said Barbara. “Mum and Dad lived in Central Tākaka until we moved to Wellington when I was six or seven years old.”

As the slices of cake were distributed, cups of tea were poured from large metal teapots, and guests continued to exchange memories of Fairholme and its illustrious occupants.

Fairholme 150 Years exhibition is at 637 East Tākaka Road.

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Dave Lewis coaches young tennis players at the Park Avenue courts on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Photo: Rosa Volz.

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Dave Lewis has been coaching tennis “since it came out of the ark” and can be found at the Park Avenue courts running sessions for kids and teens every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

The first session for the season was last Saturday, with a solid turnout despite competing with a long weekend and the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Dave explains that he coaches kids and teens at three levels (red, orange, and green) based on the age, ability, and focus of the child.

“I am trying to encourage them to do sports; it’s a local club and an opportunity for anyone to play tennis. It’s a great social thing, as you get older you can go anywhere in the world and join a club.”

Newcomer Knox Callaghan (aged six) joined the first session, to make the most of his local Pōhara courts – along with his parents and brother Sunny. Says mum Emma Callaghan, “We feel very lucky to have that [Pōhara] tennis court with sea views and we go down and play a lot. Thought we might come and get some coaching. I am learning from watching Dave coach, so we can improve our game at home.”

Dave tells The GB Weekly, “I have been coaching for 12 years, starting at the Pōhara tennis courts. Then we got too big and moved [to the current site] Park Avenue. Our memberships sit at around 60 to 80 [members].”

Dave’s message for interested players of any level is, “It’s a community tennis court trying to serve the community. Most of it’s just playing sport – and enjoying that community sport.

Just come and try it, give it a go.”

To find out more, visit the Golden Bay Tennis Club website https://clubspark.kiwi/GoldenBayTC.

Young tennis players lined up at their coaching session last Saturday. Photo: Rosa Volz.

Tākaka Athletics Club have started their new season at the Rec Park Centre. Photo: Rosa Volz.

ROSA VOLZ

A balmy spring evening heralded the first “club night” of the Tākaka Athletics Club at their new location – the Rec Park Centre.

The previous location was Golden Bay High School, where the track is out of action due to the school rebuild programme.

Club treasurer Amy Thornborrow, along with partner Dan Darwen, were instrumental in the move, volunteering many hours getting everything ready to start the season. Amy tells The GB Weekly that the new location offers a full 400-metre track, professional throwing pads, and a smart new long jump pit.

The turnout of junior athletes was impressive, with club president Sarah McCleely saying, “We have grown already [since last season], the new track is our main thing as it has been hard since 2021 [without a track].”

The club wishes to extend their gratitude to their sponsors, and all those involved in facilitating the “big move”. Dan Darwen Builders, Dave Gowland, Sollys, ITM Tākaka, Chambo’s Digger Hire, Diggs Ltd, TG Contracting, Shane Eggers Painting, Abel Tasman Plumbing & Gas, The Golden Bay Lions Club, and Waitapu Engineering.

This season, the club will offer children aged between 5-18 years many athletic disciplines, including high jump, long jump, shotput, discus, hurdles, and track events (60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m), depending on grade. The grades are

5-14 years and 15-18 years.

The coaches are comprised of parents, community members, and former Tākaka club athletes. Depending on interest, the club is planning to participate in about seven meets or athletic events organised by other clubs and Athletics NZ. These events are based outside of the Bay and are predominantly day trips.

Club nights will be run at the Rec Park Centre every Wednesday night from 5.10-6.45pm. As a bonus, there is often a fundraiser BBQ run by the club after the meet for $2, making it an “easy” dinner night for parents.

Amy tells The GB Weekly that the club is keen for more participants to join, saying “It’s such a good wide range of skills to develop. They are key skills of running, jumping, and throwing. There is something for everybody – come along and give it a go.”

The club encourages all to attend. There will be no subscriptions charged for the first three sessions, allowing for potential athletes (and no doubt their parents) to “try it out” and see if it is for them.

Where: Rec Park Centre.

When: Wednesday nights, 5.10-6.45pm.

Who: Children aged between 5 and 18 years.

What to bring: Sports gear and shoes. Water bottle.

If you are keen to participate or volunteer, please contact Sarah McCleely on ph 027 342 6000.

Tākaka Athletics Club treasurer Amy Thornborrow, left, was instrumental, along with partner Dan Darwen, in moving the club to their new location at the Rec Park Centre. Photo: Rosa Volz.

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Locals and visitors go west over Labour Weekend

The Rockville Museum committee at the museum's open day. Photos: Charlotte Richards.

CHARLOTTE RICHARDS

There was a burst of spring activity around the west of Golden Bay over the holiday weekend. Vistors were spoiled for choice with the options including a craft exhibition, an eclectic market, and a museum open day.

Rockville Museum Open Day President of the Rockville Machinery & Settlers Museum Pam Gardiner said Sunday’s open day was "amazing" attracting more than 100 visitors to view the newly-painted museum and its treasures.

Although it remains a work in progress, the enthusiastic committee members, supported by a large number of volunteers, appear to be well on track to getting the museum looking spick and span for the New Year steam up.

The proceeds from the open day, Pam explained, would help that progress by funding the ongoing restoration of the old butter factory building that houses the museum.

On Sunday, inside the museum, amongst the ancient machinery and newly cleaned cabinets on display, the Pioneer Kitchen had a steady flow of visitors all afternoon. Outside the main building, Tataiana Von Kaston and Pat Baker from Hell's Fire Forges, fired up the blacksmiths forge from JC Hickmott and Sons’ property and gave a demonstration of their craft.

Rockville Machinery & Settlers Museum is open daily from 9.30am. For more information, email: rockvillemuseum. goldenbay@gmail.com Quilt Show The Golden Bay Patchwork and Quilt Guild held its annual Quilt Show at Collingwood Memorial Hall over three days at Labour weekend. The show featured a vast array of new and retro quilts, along with guest quilters’ work plus several trade stands.

Exhibition convener Christine Richards was thrilled with the number of visitors who called in to admire the craftwork on display, and estimated that around 300 people would have visited by close of day on Monday.

The hall was transformed into riot of colour with seemingly

Tatiana Von Kaston and Pat Baker from Hell's Fire Forges at the museum's working forge.

every available space displaying a quilt or patchwork. Amongst this year’s entries was Olive’s Quilt, a delicate cream memorial piece which was started by quilters group member Olive Philp who sadly passed away before it was finished. Fellow quilter Paulien Gillooly completed the work.

After the show closed, Christine acknowledged the many people who helped to make it a success. “Golden Bay Patchwork and Quilt Guild wish to say thank you to all those who visited our exhibition over Labour weekend in Collingwood, and I would like to thank the team of supporters and partners who gave much of their time to make this a spectacular show.

"Finally, our grateful thanks to the merchants who attended the show and who provided a marvellous array of books and textile related goods to tempt purchasers."

The Golden Bay Patchwork and Quilt Guild meets at the Senior Citizens' Hall in Tākaka on the first Thursday and third Wednesday of every month and encourages anyone interetsted to drop in.

Pakawau Weekend Market Pakawau Memorial Hall saw around 100 people visit the fourth annual Market Weekend fundraiser which was held over Saturday and Sunday.

Amongst the steady stream of visitors, seven year-old Hailie Oliver from Tākaka took a particular shine to the young shaver chucks. Other browsed the various stalls and car-boots looking for bargains.

Market organiser Jules Kelsall explained that a key purpose of the event is to support the hall, and this year any profits will go towards refurbishment of the kitchen. In previous years funds raised have helped to purchase items such as heat pumps for the building. Stressing that it takes a lot of time and energy to organise such events, Jules expressed her gratitude to “all the wonderful volunteers, up and down the Aorere valley and out west to Pakawau who have taken time to bake and man stalls and over the long weekend. “The winner of our raffle was Sheryl Young.”

Hailie Oliver with a shaver chick at Pakawau Hall.

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Paulien Gillooly beside Olive's Quilt. Olive Philp started the quilt but died before it was finished. Paulien completed the work.

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Reversible Quilt by Bridget Miller, this is a QUAYG quilt, designed to utilise scraps.

Congratulations to our Viewer’s Choice winner – Liz Jerram whose intriguing quilt “Murky” (pictured above) gained the most votes during the weekend.

Over the weekend there were several competitions and raffles. The winners are: Raffle 1: Una; Raffle 2: Helen; Raffle 3: Temulen; Raffle 4: Joyce.

Ainsley won the silent auction for the three teddy bears with her generous bid.

Jane was the winner of the “On the Road Again”, guess where competition. As there were four entries with all 14 clues guessed correctly, a draw was made. Thanks to all the entrants who took the time to figure out the very cryptic clues.

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Bay Art showcases local talent A selection of the award-winning entries for Bay Art 2023 are shown in this double-page spread. Directly below each image the caption provides the artist's name, the title of their work, and the judges' comments.

GBCAC arts worker Claire French discusses one of the art works with a young guest at last Friday's opening of Bay Art.

Continued from page 1 ...he said, standing in front of the Young@Art exhibition. “And behind me is the future.”

The evident excitement and anticipation in the hall went up another notch when Eve stepped in to announce the judges’ decisions. “We have all noticed the high degree of technical skill and creativity of this year’s entries … Viewers will find joy, emotion, humour, creativity, and inspiration amongst the many works on show.”

Eve began by announcing nine Highly Commended awards, followed by the Youth, 2D, 3D, and Professional categories. She then explained that the three judges – David James, Kay, and herself – had each chosen one piece to receive a Special Award and called the winning artists to the stage. There was now only one announcement to be made – the Supreme Award winner.

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Professional: Pene Ralph – For water and the life it holds.

This painting is alive. Paint dances across the surface. It is full of movement, colour, delicacy. As judges our eyes kept darting around the surface of the painting with its patterns and rhythms.

We appreciated the way it played with surface and depth, and we kept coming back to it. The painting was also beautifully presented – elegant, well framed, the simple dark wood frame enhances the work – allows the work to speak.

Supreme Award: Pete Beverley – One Degree of Separation.

This work showed a high level of technical skill with the sensitive rendering of each portrait which invites further viewing. Each portrait is compelling and holds its own. We found ourselves noticing the care and attention the artist had paid to capturing each person. We were also intrigued by the striking and curious presentation. We appreciated the way the steel pole visually related to the graphite and how as a viewer you had to physically engage with the work to view it in its totality. Another aspect that stood out to us was what this work represented and the way it spoke to connections between a community and of coming together.

This work made us curious to know more about the relationship between the artist and subject, and the relationships between those represented.

Viewing the works on opening night.

Bay Art 2023: List of award-winners Highly Commended: Henry Anderson and Leighton Miller – Kuru; Olivia Thomas – Walking into Reality; Pauline Watts – Bluffs Mangarakau; Zoe Cairn – Aba; Marion Beaupere – Lunar Eclipse; Sara McCready – Almost Winter; Hell's Fire Forges – Good Morning Star; Marg Braggins – To Sydney Airport; Fanny Codswallop – The Yawning Tooth Boarer. Youth: Claire Sparrow – The Three Graces - What More Am I Than Beauty?, Marie Antoinette with a rose (rebelling!), A Free State of Mind. 2D: Pete Beverley – One Degree of Separation. 3D: Kylie Sinkovich – Slayer. Professional: Pene Ralph – For water and the life it holds. Special Award (Eve): Ute Schroder – Symphony. Special Award (David): Josh Scotland – Series 3 Landy. Special Award (Kay): Sarah Thomas – My Heart Knows Who You Are. Supreme Award: Pete Beverley – One Degree of Separation.

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Youth: Claire Sparrow – The Three Graces - What More Am I Than Beauty?, Marie Antoinette with a rose (rebelling!), A Free State of Mind. (One of the three portraits illustrated above).

This work had a strong concept and technique with excellent presentation. The surreal triptych depicted cameo portraits of women with dark humour, exquisite rendering of detail and numerous historical references. We kept going back to it. Claire – we all think you have a bright future in the arts.

Special Award (David): Josh Scotland – Series 3 Landy.

This is a lovely small painting highlighting the iconic series 3 Land Rover. The painting has as much character as the subject itself with a high level of detail, blue tonalities and crisp highlights. It is quirky, curious and memorable.

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Special Award (Kay): Sarah Thomas – My Heart Knows Who You Are. This is a conceptually strong multi-media work that sensitively communicates the impact of dementia.

It is a work that literally sits between the head and the heart, with the viewer invited to engage and quietly contemplate. The work is also shows a high degree of technical skill and is highly tactile and textured with its use of hard and soft materials.

Special Award (Eve): Ute Schroder – Symphony.

This lively textile work is bursting with colour, texture and energy. It’s easy to get lost in the hand embroidery with its exquisite floral details and swirling patterns. The artist has struck a careful balance of densely embroidered areas with more delicate stitches that reveal the fabric behind. It is a delightful work that combines technical skill and creativity.

3D: Lylie Sinkovich – Slayer.

This work shows that jewellery has an ability to tell a story. It has a strong concept that makes us think about connections between jewellery and its wearer and also materials. There is a high degree of technical skill and the clever contrast of materials and subject matter – “mother of pearl” which we might associate with delicate pearl earrings being used to create the heavy metal band name Slayer. We appreciated the concept and humour of this work.

Highly Commended: Hell's Fire Forges – Good Morning Star.

Fun, humourous and intriguing combined with technical skill.

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Highly Commended: Zoe Cairn – Aba. Loved the moment the artist had chosen to capture and the sensitive use of materials. Intimate and real.

Highly Commended: Pauline Watts – Bluffs Mangarakau.

High degree of technical skill and composition. This painting felt strongly connected to the Bay through its depiction of the landscape and has some beautiful painterly moments.

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PATTISONS SWIMMING LESSONS, 2 and 3 December.

Excellent swimming tuition for five- to 12-year-olds at the heated Rockville Pool. Four lessons for $47.

Contact jordyhutty@yahoo.co.nz GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells

THE committee and members of the Collingwood Memorial Library wish to thank the Tasman District Council for its recent generous grant towards the purchase of new stock for the library. This money will be used to extend our stock of

children’s books and recent releases as requested by members.

New members are always welcome and children’s books are free to borrow. Come along and support this wonderful community asset.

GB WEEKLY: Email: admin@gbweekly.co.nz, ph 027 525 8679.

LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE

Golden Bay Community & Whanau Meeting

Established run on east side of the Bay.

Ph 027 206 6418

Presents...

Bebou Design – Functional Art

Rochelle Nicholls Kairuruku - Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Mirrors, Splashbacks, Room Dividers, Light Installations...

Made to order - Choose from RESENE colour chart

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.

Gift Vouchers available

Call me for more info ph: 027 458 7172 Fb: Bebou Design

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

Restoration of the Tākaka Village Green mural

FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Donations very much appreciated

When: Tuesday 14th November 12-1pm Where: Community Centre, 88 Commercial Street

Please feel free to donate as much or as little as you wish to: NBS Tākaka 03-1354-0320591-00

Account Name: Takaka Village Green Acquisition Society Inc. Ngà mihi

*Note, the date for this meeting differs from the usual first of the month meeting.

For more info contact jess@mohuasocialservices.org.nz

MOHUA UENUKU SURVEYING Land Surveying Drone Survey

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Alexis Bourgeois Ph: 021 023 91364 alexistkkhc@gmail.com

Programmes to listen out for: Spirited Conversations

Perfect for couples, a playground for families and a paradise for hikers!

1000 acres of private West Coast to explore 7 unique beaches along 3km of coastline 03 524 8711 info@tehapu.co.nz www.tehapu.co.nz

Jan Marsh presents a recording of a specially chosen speaker from around New Zealand.

Spirited Conversations are held monthly at Nelson’s Yaza Cafe and then broadcast on Fresh FM. Airs once a month on Fridays at 3pm, 1 week after the live event.

Stranded in Paradise

An historical music show based on the book of the same name written by John Dix as a guide to the history of NZ Rock ‘n Roll from 1955 through to 1988. Chrissie Small presents Stranded in Paradise as a retrospective on NZ music past, present & the musicians that laid down the foundation stones, creating the sounds of the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s & 80’s NZ music scene. This show hopes to bring to light some of our gone but not quite forgotten greats of NZ Rock ‘n Roll. Airs Tuesdays at noon, with new episodes every 2 weeks.

MOBILE APP – Download the accessmedia.nz mobile app from your usual app provider and listen to Fresh FM or other Community Access stations anywhere, any time. Thousands of shows and podcasts for free. The ultimate destination listening.

www.freshfm.net www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ

FREE

CAT DE-SEXING CAMPAIGN Surgery date: Wednesday 8 November 2023 Also offered is free micro-chipping

Thanks to the Companion Animal Trust NZ for funding this campaign THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023

If you have a cat or kitten you would like desexed and micro-chipped phone GB Animal Welfare, Carol Wells 525 9494 15

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.

HOT stone massage and energy healing, bookings available.

Ph Andyara 027 609 3138.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga 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.

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

Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com

Chiropractor Inga Schmidt

MSc (Chiro), DC, MNZCA

021 180 7789

Golden Bay Health Centre, 12 Motupipi St

www.healthfocus.co.nz ACC registered

H ealing with Grac e &

021346642 ♥ 027 410 4884 Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider • • • • • •

Sports & Accident injuries Complex musculoskeletal conditions Clinical reviews / Second opinions Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment

Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432.

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, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019.

No job too big, no job too small.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

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.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.

H e al ing with G rac e &

021346642 ♥ 027 410 4884 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

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.

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.

 Retro fitting

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

Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy OPTIMISING HEALTH

Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions.

Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome.

Working with individuals, children and babies.

www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz Ph 027 338 9504

 Balustrades  Window Reputty  Mirrors

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

 Fly Screens  Shower Screens

Advertising

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.

Ph: 0274109105 E: mohuaglass@gmail.com Takaka

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.

YOUR PEOPLE FIRST PRACTICE People First

Since 1858

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

For all things legal.

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.

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THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023

Ray White Golden Bay

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606

1062 Collingwood-Puponga Main Road

$1,150,00

Just Listed

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT 4

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Raz Zulfiqar 021 0247 1595

Billy Kerrisk Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 rwgoldenbay.co.nz

71 Washbourn Road, Onekaka

Tender - closing 14 Nov, 2pm

HERMITAGE ZENSO

Just Listed

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Ordnance House AND a totally separate, generous guest suite.

Infinity lawns, sea views, tall ceilings - you’ll fall in love!

Classic, elevated cottage with sea views. 2 bedrooms, study and a tranquil meditation room surrounded by private gardens.

Open Home: Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm

Open Home: Sunday 10:30 - 11:00am

38 Lookout Road, Parapara Tender - closing 16 Nov, 2pm Just Listed MADE TO TREASURE 2

2

54 Parapara Beach Road

5420m2

Private elevated home offering captivating sea views, huge entertainers kitchen, and serene landscaped gardens.

Open Home: Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm

$1,120,00

PARAPARA PANORAMA 3 3 2 Architecturally designed with panoramic views. 2 selfcontained levels, private hot tub & perfect for holiday lets.

Open Home: Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko 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.

SHED -stored dry firewood. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

HONDA Big Red 250 three-wheeler in working condition, 1985. Comes with small frame boat trailer and various spare bike parts. $600. Ph 524 8055 for more details.

PISTON pumps: We have a few piston pumps looking for new homes. Refurbish? Garden ornament? Steampunk? Selling

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

for $50 each (cash only please). All proceeds to go to the NBS Rescue Helicopter Appeal. Find them at Pipeworx, 11-13 Buxton Lane, Tākaka, ph 525 9482.

FOR SALE

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 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).

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!

$130,000 Section sold - house needs to be moved Ideal Granny flat/Airbnb Colour steel insulated panel construction Double glazed windows & doors Daiken heat pump Gas hot water

Consent for Police Vetting is required.

Macerator waste water pump

TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street

Full length 3 mtr wide veranda covered with corrugated polycarbonate sheets

Technology Teacher Collingwood Area School: We are seeking a long term reliever for 2024 to come and work in a recently refurbished technology room. Must be able to deliver Level 1, 2, 3 NCEA hard materials and/or BCITO. Hours by negotiation with a minimum of 8 and maximum of 13 per week.

There is no application package.

For expressions of interest contact: Hugh Gully, Principal; hugh.gully@collingwood.school.nz Connecting to Others, our Environment and the Future Te whanaungatanga ki te tangata, te taio, te anamata hoki

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023

SPACIOUS PORTABLE 12mtr x 5mtr 1 x Bedroom Home

Full kitchen oven/cooktop/rangehood space for dishwasher pantry 3 double storage cupboards Bathroom - vanity/oblong shower/toilet/ heated towel rail/laundry tub/space for washing machine Large bedroom,/large wardrobe with storage shelve each end Carpet /drapes Good lighting

Contact: Rex Lowther 0274 458 429 or Wendy Martin 0273 302 601 17

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

RESULTS BRIDGE 18 October. Championship Pairs Session 9. N/S: J Cooper/B Burdett 57.74%, P Nelson/J Edmondson 54.46%, E Bradshaw/R Smith 49.70%. E/W: H & K Neill 58.63%, A Telford/A Foreman 58.33%, E Donovan/J Wedderburn 50%.

20 October. Relaxed Session 9. E Bradshaw/A Foreman 57.61%, J Massey/Cl Browning 54.35%, R Virtama/D Perreau 50%.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4.30pm. Ph 525 8193.

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

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.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz.

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday-Monday, 8.30am-10pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Ph 03 970 3992 for bookings.

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

TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER

Rocky Horror at the Labyrinth Rocks Come and be terrified...

When: Tuesday 31st October Time: 7pm to 9pm Where: Labyrinth Rocks Recommended age 13 years +

“We ‘re dying to see you...”

WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm-3pm, Wholemeal Café, Tākaka. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby. org.nz, ph 03 5467681.

COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

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

THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 525 7007.

Friday 27th October 4:00 Nightmare Before Xmas (30th Anniversary) (PG) 8:00 Hocus Pocus (30th Anniversary) (PG) Saturday 28th Membership Drive 10am-1pm Come along & join up & find out about being a member 5:00 Past Lives (M) 8:00 Chevalier (M) Final Sunday 29th 5:00 Taking Back Our Beach (E) 8:00 Past Lives (M) Wednesday 1st November 5:30 Taking Back Our Beach (E) Final

A SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTRE FUNDRAISER

DINE WITH US! Open 7 days Breakfast 8am - 10am Cocktails & Dinner 4pm - 8pm

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

P: 03 525 7998 818 Abel Tasman Drive Pohara 18

MERRIMENT

Sat 28th ANDY KERR & AL NORMAN (Parcel of Rogues meets the Waratahs). $15 door.

Mon 30th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with CRAIG DENHAM, 7.30pm. All welcome.

NOVEMBER

Groups welcome | Gift Vouchers available Book online at www.ratanuilodge.com or

SPRING

Wed 1st BILL LAKE & STEVE HEMMENS. $20 door.

Sat 4th

CIDER FEST - Hastings - We’ll be there come and join us if you can.

Wed 8th JOE MUNGOVAN. 8pm, koha/donation.

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

CELEBRATING NEW BEGINNINGS

SAT 4TH NOVEMBER 12-8 PM POSTPONEMENT DATE: SUN 5TH NOV

MAYPOLE | ROAMING MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS | MUMMERS PLAY INTERACTIVE GAMES AND CRAFT FOR ALL AGES | SEASONAL KAI & DRINK SPRING THEME BEST-DRESSED AWARD

ADULTS $10 KIDS $5 FAMILY $25 THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023

10th Birthday This Saturday, 28 October Wine Bar opens 4pm

No bookings needed Casual cheeseboards Wine, beers, G&T on the deck Free birthday cake

Come and celebrate with us 2321 Collingwood Hwy | www.zatori.co.nz

Meet the team at Ezy Kitchens and Appliances Nelson!

We would love the opportunity to meet with you and supply a design and quote for your kitchen or joinery needs.

We are planning to be in the Golden Bay area on Tuesday 7th November.

Please call the office on 03 544 4890 or email us on adminnelson@ezykitchens.co.nz to book in a measure and consult with Nathan.

Check out our Facebook page for this month’s promotion!

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

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DOC | LUNA | SOULFIRE | TOBIAS | T.R. 9PM TIL LATE - $10 CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

CENTRAL SUN COLLECTIVE DUBSTEP

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.

GLOWING TREES | T.R.| PSYDEFFECTS | RESONANT 9PM TIL LATE - $10 FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

GALANJAH SELECTION

REGGAE, DANCEHALL & HIP-HOP 2PM TIL LATE | FREE ENTRY

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.

NO service at St Andrews this week.

Kahurangi Christian Church

“May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him,”

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

Sunday 29 October, 10:30am

Romans 15:13

NELSON TECHNO COLLECTIVE

Weekly Sunday Services at 10am Evening service: fourth Sunday of the 93 Commercial St, Takaka. month @ 7pm

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE INFO :)

Onekaka Hall Including Kids’ Zone

All Welcome

Contact Lis Pedersen, 027 686 3362

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST Valid from Friday 27 until Tuesday 31 October Friday: Fresh gusty southwesterlies. Snow showers

about the ranges gradually easing. Isolated showers elsewhere.

Saturday: Southwesterlies dying away. Fine weather.

Frosts in sheltered areas. Briefly mild in the afternoon.

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info@goldenbayproperty.com (03) 525 8800 www.goldenbayproperty.com 50 Commercial Street, Takaka | Licensed REAA 2008 - MREINZ

KOTINGA, 303 McCallum Road

TAKAKA, 12 Coote Street 15.5 ha

1432

Boundary Lines are Indicative Only

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Back to Nature

Asking Price $595,000 One of the Last Available Sections! Asking Price $315,000

This stunning 15.5288-hectare regenerative native bush block is ready for its new keeper. This elevated block receives superb views of Kahurangi National Park, Anatoki river & out to the sea, with gorgeous native bird song. The block is easily accessible by a right of way and is less than 15-minutes' drive to Takaka township. The hard work has been done for you - call us now to arrange a time to view.

Yes, this is one of the last available sections in the Greenways Subdivision, and at 1432 m2, this section is one of largest too!

Services include power, phone and sewer connections, all you need to do is call your builder and see what you could build.

Being so close to the Recreation centre, Hospital and Town makes this a super handy area. Call James for further details.

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty.com Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty.com

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty.com

CLIFTON, 618a Abel Tasman Drive

TAKAKA, 29 Rototai Road

3 2 904 2

OPEN HOME SUNDAY 29TH 12:30-1:00PM

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

$750,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

KOTINGA, Long Plain Road 8684

WHERE THE GRASS IS GREENER

Explore this modern, easycare home ideally located near beaches and the local school. Enjoy a wellequipped kitchen, a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, plus a double internal garage. All reasonable offers considered. Come along to the open home.

Located 6 mins from Takaka Township, will find this generous 8,684m2 rural block. So, what would you do here? This is an opportunity to own a large freehold block. Grab your gumboots and get in touch, we would love to show you around.

Give us a call today.

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

O/O $395,000 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

BAINHAM, 1802 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd This rural home has three bedrooms, an open plan 3 kitchen, dining and a large 1 lounge heated by a wood fire. With some TLC, you will 2169 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. $575,000 James Mackay 027 359 0892 A RARE FIND IN THE COUNTRY

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OPEN HOME SUNDAY 29TH 1:30-2:00PM

CLOSE TO TOWN & SCHOOL O/O $599,000 Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

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TAKAKA, 25 Motupipi Street

PRICE REDUCTION

ANNIE'S NIRVANA BACKPACKERS

Are you thinking of selling in the next 6 months?

Now is the time to find out what your property is worth. Get in touch with your preferred sales consultant for a free, no obligation appraisal of your home today.

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Paul McConnon Salesperson 027 504 2872

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ BCom 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Stunning mountain views and privacy, this property offers the perfect blend of contemporary elegance and natural beauty. Features include a study, separate laundry, ample storage, fully insulated & double glazed. See you on Sunday at the open home.

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

Centrally located iconic accommodation. Deceptively 8 spacious & licenced for 28 4 pax. Covered back veranda & cottage garden, plus fully 870 self-contained separate owners’ accommodation.

YHA approved. This could be just the right opportunity for you. All reasonable offers $770,000 considered.

+ GST (if any) Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

TAKAKA, 6 Park Avenue

Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 027 525 8255

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.

Come along to my open home.

4 2 1

1376 2

$885,000

A spacious floorplan which includes an office, a separate laundry, and double internal garage.

Outside there is ample offstreet parking, a sleepout, and a lovely yard for the kids to play. Did we mention the A+ location? Make this top of your list & call us now.

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

Jana McConnon Salesperson 021 245 2197

Mickayla Ormsby Salesperson 027 297 8477

THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2023