The GB Weekly - 1 September 2023

GBCH: fine dining finalists

Boxing clever

Golden Bay’s rural posties are having difficulty delivering to some addresses.

Director of RD Services Limited Godfrey Watson says it’s about poor design and placement. “We have quite a problem in Golden Bay with mailboxes not being of a suitable size, format and height. This causes us quite a bit of difficulty in our work and in some cases is quite unsafe for us to deliver to.”

His run includes over 1,000 mailboxes, so even minor delays can accumulate significantly over a shift.

Godfrey explains that posties are working with locals to change their boxes, where necessary, but it’s taking time as there are a lot to get around. “Some are good, but low; others are high but don’t meet the design requirements.”

To receive mail at a rural address, occupants need to sign a Rural Delivery Service Agreement. It’s quick and easy to complete the form, but takes a little longer to read the Terms & Conditions on the reverse side. These T&Cs list the customer’s obligations, which include the design and positioning of the mailbox, but it appears that not everyone complies, says Godfrey. “When householders sign their service delivery agreement with NZ Post it is in the fine print that they will provide a box that meets minimum requirements but of course a lot of people don't notice this and/ or the existing box has been there for years and so it stays as it is.”

Forget all the bad jokes about “hospital food” – at least in Golden Bay, where the fare has been judged some of the finest in the country.

Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH) was one of three finalists named in this year’s New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) Excellence in Food Award for Care Homes and Hospitals.

Although GBCH missed out on the top prize at the NZACA conference in Wellington last week, just making the shortlist was a triumph, says GBCH general manger Ruth Robson. “This is an amazing achievement for Sally [Howell] and the kitchen team, as the other finalists were large, aged care

organisations – one is a large corporate rest home and the other is a large private rest home.”

GBCH catering manager Sally is delighted that her team and the hospital received national recognition. “I am very proud that we are on the map; it’s great exposure for us.”

As part of the assessment process, two judges turned up unannounced at GBCH in July and spent a day onsite, dining with the residents and observing inpatient food service operations. “They were blown away with how community-driven we are, how we have our own veggie garden, and our Meals on Wheels volunteer service,” explains Sally.

The catering team prepares three meals every day of the year for the 26 residents

and any occupants of the maternity suite, plus around 20 lunches for Meals on Wheels.

Sally has been in charge of the hospital kitchen for two years and says it is a world away from her previous life. “I used to be a chef in a private game reserve in South Africa.” But she has no regrets about switching from hospitality to hospital. “It’s so much more rewarding – you’re really helping people.”

Reflecting on her experience at last week’s conference, Sally says, “It was great to see the other contestants and what they were doing… and it was amazing to see our name up on stage with the other finalists.”

With GBCH and its food now firmly on the map, Ruth pays tribute to her catering staff. “We are so proud of Sally and the team.”

He points out that the “US Mail” style boxes, for example, which are still quite common in the Bay, do not meet the required standard. “Boxes need to have a mail slot and a hinged door.” He explains why height is an issue. “Historically mail was delivered from station wagons which were lower than our vans so a lot of boxes were put in at lower height.” The other detail which Godfrey says is often overlooked is an indication of the road number of the property or the name of the owner. “It’s important because different drivers or trainees won’t necessarily know.”

Non-compliance is likely to lead to non-delivery, which Godfrey says can lead to frustration and annoyance. “Where people do not change their boxes, their mail deliveries, after a period of time for compliance, are suspended until the mailbox is sorted.”

Suitable mailboxes are available at a number of rural and hardware stores in the Bay, but those who wish to construct...

Golden Bay Community Health's kitchen team, from left, Brenda Le Comte, Haldis Van der Spaan, Tracey Rothera, Rubén's Davies, Tracey Harvey and Sally Howell. Absent: Wayne Corey, Carl Christiansen and Christine Emms. Photo: Supplied.

Rural mail – boxing clever

JO RICHARDS

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...their own are encouraged to read NZ Post’s specifications and discuss placement with their Rural Delivery owner-driver.

Rural mailbox requirements

Your rural mail will be delivered if your mailbox:

Has a minimum size of 400mm deep x 270mm wide x 270mm high, with a flag fitted to indicate mail is awaiting collection.

• Provides access by a front-opening hinged door that opens downwards and is non-locking. It should have a mail slot large enough for large magazines to be placed inside without bending or opening the door. The mail slot should be no less than 250mm x 30mm. Mail should drop out of sight to keep it secure.

• Has the street/road number of your property (if available) clearly printed on the box in numerals at least 25mm high.

• Is located to allow easy, all-weather access and positioned so your Rural Delivery driver can reach it without leaving

their vehicle.

• Has a mail slot a minimum of 1.2m from the ground.

• More details are available at: https://www.nzpost.co.nz/ personal/receiving/rural-delivery#rural-mailbox

Lax owners sent to the dog house

JOYCE WYLLIE

A sight farmers hate to see is sheep injured or killed as a result of dog attacks. There have been a number of “dog worrying” incidents in Golden Bay recently, mostly on the eastern side of the Bay.

Last week, a sheep and beef discussion day was held at Kaihoka, with a vet talking about animal welfare and demonstrating humane ways to euthanise sheep. One farmer did not make it to the gathering that morning, as he was managing animal “un-well-fare” issues at his place.

Ironically, he had the traumatic job of dealing with eight sheep worried and killed very inhumanely by dogs on the loose in the night. The ewes were due to lamb in three weeks, so were heavily pregnant.

The farmer was obviously distressed by the event and commented, “It's not the financial cost that concerns me, but the stress that it causes and knowing that the sheep have died a horrible death”. The financial cost of losing eight ewes and their lambs is significant though.

Please be responsible dog owners. Keep your dogs under control at all times. “Fido” or “Brutus” may not be resting quietly

on your back porch all night, if you do not tie them up or secure them in a run. And once they get a taste for chasing sheep, they will return for more. Sheep worrying is not fair on the sheep, the dogs, or the farmer.

ITM staff key to 30 years of success

Tākaka ITM is celebrating a 30-year milestone, and owneroperator Philip (Woolfy) Woolf says, “It’s not about me, it’s about the people.”

He adds, “We have worked to create an environment where people are valued and have a chance to make a difference.”

ITM started its life as Golden Bay Joinery (GBJ) in 1987. There were three original founders: local builders and joiners Philip Woolf, the late Mike Hodgkinson, and Kerry Snowden.

“We started together, as we were all involved in the building industry. Mike has grown up in the Bay, working from building apprentice to owning his own construction company,” says Woolfy.

The driving force for starting GBJ was because to build, “we had to transport all wooden joinery such as kitchens and window frames from outside the Bay. Our vision was for a local GB manufacturing joinery,” he says.

The trio soon expanded their operation to include building supplies, trading under the name Building Connexion Ltd. In 1993, they were approached by ITM, and soon became the second ITM store in the South Island. The ITM business model is owner-operation, coordinated by a buying and marketing parent group.

These days the business comprises

129 staff across six business units, trading in Tākaka, Motueka, and Nelson, with two manufacturing units in Richmond (ITM Joinery and ITM Frame & Truss), and a group admin centre located in Motueka. Woolfy tells The GB Weekly, “It was organic growth, with organic support from the market, driven by creating the best customer service teams. I want to recognise them. Thirty years in the game, we are very fortunate to have fantastic support from our local community – both trade and DIY customers. We are fortunate with the pathway of what ITM nationally has created for us. We have a brand we can hold our head high with – we are solution-focussed.

“Over thirty years, the governance [structure] has grown from a party of three raw-boned builders and their partners, to a board of directors made up of three independent directors and two executive directors who are operators in the business. In more recent years, we have a very focussed Environments, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. As an example, understanding what our recycling processes look like, plastic

Keeping maize systems pro table

TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023

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You are invited to come along to a maize silage discussion hosted by Pioneer. Join Pioneer’s Matt Dalley, Farm Systems Manager and Paige Abernethy, Area Manager for the Tasman region, to discuss the below topics:

• Farm Systems

• Why does Maize work?

• How does Maize t into my system?

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• Fall Army Worm

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• How to manage your maize stack

• The importance of Inoculant

This is a great opportunity to interact with technical specialists aimed at delivering the best production outcomes from this season. Lunch will be provided. Helping

minimisation and/or removal. We are now heavily involved in recycled timber wrap and now working on partnerships around packaging tape that is recyclable and biodegradable.”

Woolfy believes that ITM is successful because of its people.

“By reaching out and finding the best people in the business [staff], we can provide the best service offering. We have the base to service the customers to find their needs and wants.

I would like to thank the inaugural shareholders who had the vision to put this together and back us, as well as our current people.”

Philip Woolf with the "30 years of ITM" plaque. Photo: Rosa Volz.

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Candidates in the hot seat

Golden Bay Grey Power and Golden Bay Rural Women have collaborated to organise two opportunities for the community to "meet the candidates": Sunday 1 October, 2.30pm at Collingwood Area School Hall, and 7pm at the Senior Citizens' Hall Commercial Street, Tākaka.

Until candidate nominations close, we will not know how many candidates there will be contesting the West Coast–Tasman seat.

All candidates will deliver a short prepared speech, and there will be time for questions. Questions must be submitted in writing, either prior to, or at, the meeting. Paper and pens will be available. Questions may be addressed to all candidates or an individual candidate. There will be no questions from the floor.

We warmly invite you to take this opportunity to come along and hear what these candidates have to say.

Carolyn McLellan, on behalf of Golden Bay Provincial Rural Women and Michael Delceg Golden Bay Grey Power Global rules not needed in New Zealand

Our farmers do not need to be dictated to with unrealistic rules imposed on us by any global entity claiming that we are causing climate changes. New Zealanders do not need to be dictated to by WHO ever again with harsh rules regarding the management of any virus.

The misguided focus on carbon alone has resulted in good NZ farmland being filled with highly flammable pine trees which simply allows overseas industries to carry on with their polluting and creates problems for our rural communities. The "offsetting" idea is an unproven absurdity.

All of the constant climate changes this planet has experienced are certainly not a result of human activity. The World Economic Forum has an agenda that is extreme and we need not be forced into blind obedience to this dubious group. We can all do our best to reduce any wasteful practices and reduce toxic pollution that is causing harm on this planet. New Zealanders can make these decisions.

Peace and love, Victoria Davis

Co-governance conversation continues

Both Ryan Carr and Steve Penny wrote very good letters discussing the fast-rising issue of co-governance. (GBW 11/8 and 18/8 respectively.)

Ryan's quote from David Lange was very pertinent and Steve dissected the term down to what could be called "micro" co-governance or "macro" co-governance. Now, "micro" cogovernance could be a good thing (we have it now) but "macro" co-governance is glaringly undemocratic and dangerous to our continued way of life. And do not be deceived. The end goal is not "co" anything but full governance.

Maurice Love, on the other hand (GBW 11/8), started by declaring the Treaty to be a "simple" document then agonised over its complexities. (It may have been simple once Maurice but it's now anything but).

Anyhow, invoking the Treaty is superfluous to our argument as co-governance stands on its own as a very bad idea.

Larry Petterson

Voting for values and vision

I would direct you to the pre-election debates and political party manifestos to check that their views still align with your values and vision for the future of yourself, your children and this country, because your vote matters. On average the number of people that vote is around 42 per cent, which means that more than half of Kiwis are happy for a minority to make the decisions about education, foreign affairs, welfare, farming, environment, building, etc, and I think it is clear where that has led us. The general electorate is 3,871,414, that is 88.64 per cent of the population.

It is time to make your vote count.

I propose to vote for "team civilisation" which, by its nature, proposes abundant, cheap energy, law and order and meritocracy. This becomes the basis for a civilisation, a nation.

Civilisation has got to be universal, not just for some of us.

Everybody follows the same laws and has the same protections.

That is true equality and will produce citizens who have dignity, safety and prosperity.

What do you want? Not taking the time to think about it and casting your vote, may come at a cost that may be too heavy to bear, because there's a cost to everything. You can, however, choose which burden you are willing to bear.

Anel Baker

myself, as an old leftie from way back, discovering two of these signs so close to our home was disturbing. I know they are just the window dressing. But the product they are selling?

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Block flooding, not housing

Alexia Russell

TDC's decision to turn down the development at 44 Reilly Street Tākaka is very confusing and unfathomable.

This was an opportunity to build affordable housing for the elderly and those with disabilities, right in town, making easy access to all amenities.

Confusing because the council has issued a building consent for another house on the same site and within 50m of other homes that have been consented and are currently being built. To my knowledge, TDC staff member Katrina Lee has never been to see the section and has never approached the land owners. The land is virtually surrounded by buildings; mitigation simply involves raising the land and putting buildings on piles, as they are already doing next door.

Council mentions alternative sites for development – behind FreshChoice, Motupipi Street, and Meihana Street, which are all on the same floodplain as Tākaka.

From 1985 until 2006 council required all buildings in Tākaka to be 300mm above the 1983 flood level, with some 57 buildings constructed using this formula, including Tākaka Fire Station. In 2006, FreshChoice supermarket was forced to have six steps and a height over half-a-metre higher than the fire station. Since then we've had a confusing array of different heights around town.

The 1983 flood was the biggest recorded flood through the town of Tākaka and since then there has been a large amount of stop banking and mitigation work carried out by both council and community. The stop banking was no longer recognised after 2006. In the last 40 years, after repairs to the stop bank, there has been no more flooding through the township.

Paul Sangster

Binning the Bay?

It is great to read in TDC Newsline that soft plastic recycling is back in Nelson and Tasman. Reading the list of where the drop-off bins in Tasman are, it was disappointing to not see anywhere in Golden Bay listed.

Come on TDC! Get something sorted. There is a whole area of Tasman here in Golden Bay with very environmentally conscious residents. Have we been forgotten?

Carl Christiansen Breaking free

As I ponder the thought that with all the pain and suffering in the world, that this is a giant lesson to us all. Maybe we should be thanking the evil empire they call the WEF [World Economic Forum] and alike, for whipping us all into shape and becoming the best we can be which is what I believe religion was designed to do. Instead it has been twisted and turned against us and made some into narrow-minded righteous individuals.

In a cruel twist of fate the beautiful irony is, as we wake up and heal from our wounds, I believe this is the great purification process, then we can truly be free to grow to be the best we can be. Maybe this could be referred to as the second coming. Stay strong and be free. Love to all.

Richard Scott

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Could West Coast - Tasman Hold the Balance of Power?

Patrick Phelps believes we can. If we vote smarter.

Many polls are predicting an incredibly tight election result (perhaps even a hung parliament) on the 14th of October. Patrick Phelps, a district councillor and former manager of Minerals West Coast, thinks the time is ripe for our electorate to get a bigger voice in parliament, and see more decisions going our way.

But isn’t a vote for an independent just a wasted vote?

What do you mean by voting ‘smarter’?

It’s our party votes that largely determine the make up of parliament. If we want more National MPs, we can party vote National. If we want more Labour MPs, we can party vote Labour. Or we can vote for any smaller party that we want to see in there.

But when it comes to our electorate vote, where we choose who will be our local MP, we need to think beyond this ‘two ticks’ mentality. It’s not getting us anywhere. By voting in a major party candidate, we are continually resigning West Coast-Tasman to being just another seat in parliament for one party or another.

MPs from major parties ultimately have to report to their party leaders, toe party lines, and consider much larger voting blocks in places like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. And that’s if their party even gets into government. When they are languishing in opposition, our electorate becomes somewhat of a dead duck.

I think a smarter way to go for West Coast-Tasman is to elect an MP that doesn’t represent, or report to any particular party. An independent MP who only represents our electorate. Someone who can work with any party, depending on who gets in, and push for the best possible outcomes for our regions.

Given how tight this election will be, an independent MP could put us in a very strong position in parliament.

It’d be easy for me to say ‘quite the opposite!’ But I would say that, right? Here’s a better way to look at it: the two major party MPs in this electorate - Damien O’Connor (Labour) and Maureen Pugh (National) – are so far up their party lists that they will definitely get into parliament. Regardless of who wins our electorate seat. So why would you want to waste an electorate vote on someone who is already going to be in parliament? Wouldn’t it be smarter to elect an independent MP so we could have three West Coast-Tasman based MPs in parliament?

If you need more convincing, just look at some of the stuff Peter Dunne, David Seymour, and Tariana Turia achieved under the previous National Government. Like them or not, they got some real wins for the people they represent, despite being either one-man-bands, or in very small (at the time) parties.

Do you really think the West Coast-Tasman electorate could hold the balance of power?

Quite possibly. The polls are very close, and even if one side gets a few seats ahead on the day, our electorate seat could help sure-up a majority. In return for getting a few more things done in our regions, of course.

The bigger question is, how can West Coast-Tasman vote to ensure we get maximum influence in the next government? I would argue that if we elect

another major party candidate, who will make it into parliament anyway, we’ll never have the kind of political influence we need to enable more jobs and opportunities here. By going with an independent, we give ourselves the best shot at getting our voices heard – regardless of how the cards play out in the rest of the country.

Obviously you aren’t just advocating for an independent MP, you are running to be our independent MP. Why are you standing in this election?

I don’t think the government, particularly in recent times, has allowed Tasman or the West Coast to do as well as they otherwise could. I want this electorate to be a place where people can farm, grow, mine, harvest timber and fish, and manufacture. I don’t want us to be reduced to being little more than a minimum wage visitor destination where every second house is an Air B&B. I’ve got three siblings, two of whom have left and will probably never come back to live here. A lot of friends have gone further afield seeking better jobs and opportunities. I want this to be a place people want to live and work, open a business, and raise families.

Ensuring the right decisions are made in Wellington is vital for everyone living here, whether you’re in Whataroa or Wakefield. That’s why I’m standing.

Q+A with West Coast-Tasman electorate candidate Patrick Phelps.

Pelvis wellness

Message to TDC: we're parking mad

Incontinence, constipation, painful sex, bladder control, and prolapses are not the usual topics of lunchtime conversation, but physiotherapist Celia Wahnig addressed all these sensitive issues with good sense and humour at a recent Rural Women’s lunch.

Celia, nee Tomlinson, was raised in Rockville and attended Collingwood Area School. Her dad was an apiarist, her mum a school librarian, and Celia graduated from the University of Otago as a physiotherapist.

Celia now owns Elevate Physio in Nelson, which has the goal of “elevating pelvic function for all stages of life”. In her talk, she outlined how someone who specialises in women’s pelvic health can help improve life for many ladies. Placing one hand across her waist and the other just below crotch line, she explained that this is the special space where her area of interest and expertise lies.

Most women at some stage in life have problems with some function in this pelvic area: period pain, changes through pregnancy, endometriosis, issues with aging, and managing muscles and menopause. Serious subjects were aired with fun, explaining things like pessaries for prolapses, and “Ohnuts” for sexual comfort. Celia passed around a plastic model of a pelvis showing the bones, structures, and those important pelvic floor muscles we are all meant to exercise regularly.

Celia’s talk was candid, informative and without embarrassment about topics not usually discussed openly in a crowded room. One woman commented, “I wish I had known about this stuff years ago.” Another said, “How good if more women could learn about our bodies like this.”

Elevate Physio has four practitioners specialising in women’s health and cooperates with psychologists in Haven Health Collective and specialists at the pain clinic.

This caring young woman from Collingwood is making pelvic physio her career and making a difference for many women.

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A group of concerned Tasman District residents gathered in Pōhara on Monday to demonstrate against the impact of the controversial shared pathway on parking and local businesses.

Dave Hix, co-owner of the Pōhara Store said: "Today we have had some great support from our brothers and sisters from over the hill to help make people aware of what is going on here. TDC have ignored a petition with 373 signatures, the local councillors refused our invite to the first public meeting." (Reported in GBW 9/6).

"They, the TDC including the mayor and the CEO, ignored the survey run by Bernie Kelly which showed that this shared

path has very little support from the Pōhara rate payers. TDC clearly do not care about the people in Golden Bay. People in the Bay need to stand together on this or they will destroy the parking in Tākaka and Collingwood.

"The biggest issue is how our community board are selling us down the road with total disregard for the people, the rate payers. The board could have made us all aware of these plans to remove parking from Golden Bay but instead they voted it in and then said nothing. Visitors and holiday-makers will not enjoy their time here and they won't come back. It will affect all of us."

JOYCE WYLLIE

Physiotherapist Celia Wahnig, right, addresses a group of women at a recent Rural Women event. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

Screening Schedule - 1 to 24 September

Fri 1 4:00 Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG)

7:30 Meg 2: The Trench

French comedy A Great Friend comes loaded with a serious message that will hit you in the face as the film opens.

A montage of initially peaceful scenery and placid wildlife gradually accelerates in tempo as cityscapes appear and artificial scientific advancements intrude and proliferate. Flickering images of our evolving technology blur into streaks of light as the soundtrack reaches a crescendo. Suddenly we find ourselves in the spectacularly beautiful and remote Auvergne-Rhône Alps. On a deserted mountain road, wealthy and famous business mogul Vincent (Lambert Wilson) has car trouble, and with no cell phone signal, his entrepreneurial mastery of technology cannot help him.

Someone who can help is local lugubrious outcast Pierre (Gregory Gadeboiscan), who gives him a lift back to his rustic retreat, seemingly devoid of any connection with the outside world. Seeing hospitality as a solemn duty, unsmiling Pierre cooks Vincent a meal and offers him a bed for the night while the car is repaired. After the constantly on-the-move Vincent manages to sleep in a hammock for three hours after lunch, he becomes aware of what has been missing in his life. And that appears to be Pierre’s life. However, Pierre has deliberately distanced himself from the modern world, and has no interest in friendship with a man who seems to personify everything he has come to abhor about it.

When Vincent makes an unwelcome return visit, we start to see that there is more to these two apparently diametrically opposed men than first meets the eye, and that they might reluctantly have a surprising amount in common.

A "buddy” movie where the two leads are anything but is ripe for comedy, and A Great Friend doesn't miss a single trick. Vincent is as smoothly confident and urbane as Pierre is gruff and belligerent, and the two actors bounce off each other (sometimes literally) to great effect.

Unfortunately, a scene when Pierre has an opportunity to show his gentler, romantic side is completely hijacked by Vincent, who proceeds to sideline his outraged host and effortlessly charm his date Camille (Marie Gillain) and her young daughter. Pierre’s mounting fury is palpable, and a fiery showdown is imminent.

What’s not so predictable are the revelations about the true motivations of our lead characters that follow, and this ability to constantly surprise and wrong-foot the audience is where this tale’s true strengths lie. That and the fact that the humour is so pitch perfect that it is easy to forget this is a foreign language production, because the dialogue loses absolutely nothing in translation.

Camille and her daughter Zoe (Betty Pierucci Berthoud) offset the heady male rivalry perfectly, at times seeming to be the only truly sane individuals in the cast. They add welcome humanity when our warring odd couple fall short.

The semi-alpine setting of A Great Friend is so spectacular and vast that I briefly wondered if this film might be set in French Canada. It is a forceful reminder that there is more to French cinema than Parisian landmarks and bustling streets. The cinematography alone makes this worth seeing, but it is the deft story construction and clever character dynamics that prove most refreshing in our current age of overlong blockbusters.

Even that opening sequence warning us of the rocketing speed of modern living comes smoothly back into play at the close of the story. Although our current world seems increasingly built around instant gratification, a quick and easy resolution might not be an option this time. Instead, we might just have to learn to wait.

This weekend also offers the final opportunity to see the ultimate in "the big fish that got away stories" – Meg 2: The Trench. And from the lower depths to upper cuts, Sunday afternoon's Met Opera is The Champion, a jazz infused work exploring the real life story of boxer Emile Griffith.

Women's Adventure Film Tour 2023/24 (G) $20/$15

Sun 10 4:30 The Ladykillers (G) Classic Cinema

7:30 The Miracle Club (PG) Final

Wed 13 5:30 Barbie (PG)

Thu 14 7:30 Sound of Freedom (M)

Fri 15 4:00 Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (M)

7:30 Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (M)

Sat 16 4:30 John Farnham: Finding the Voice (M)

7:30 Asteroid City (M)

Sun 17 3:30 National Theatre: Othello (M) $25/$20

7:30 A Great Friend (PG) Final

Wed 20 5:30 Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (M) Final

Thu 21 7:30 Barbie (PG)

Fri 22 4:00 Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (G)

7:30 Asteroid City (M)

Sat 23 4:30 A Good Doctor (M) (subtitles)

7:30 John Farnham: Finding the Voice (M)

Sun 24 4:00 MetOpera: Don Giovanni (Mozart) (M) $35/$30

Daylight saving begins: Note change of screening to 8pm

8:00 A Good Doctor (M) (subtitles)

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FASHION PARADE AND WESTWOOD DOCO: 9 SEPT Come along to a fashion themed afternoon starting at 2pm with a fashion parade, followed at 3.30 with a documentary about the late & great Vivienne Westwood.

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2023:

Saturday 9 September @ 7.30.

Be inspired by a collection of short films celebrating women in adventure sports. Tickets $20/$15.

Movie Descriptions

SOUND OF FREEDOM (M) Action/Drama/Thriller 2hr10m

After rescuing a young boy from child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.

THE LADYKILLERS (1955) (G) Classic Cinema Comedy 1hr30m

A gang of five diverse oddball criminal types rent a tworoom apartment pretending to be members of an amateur string quintet. In reality, they're plotting to rob an armored bank van.

METOPERA: DON GIOVANNI (Mozart) (M) 3hr40m

Director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new staging of Mozart’s tragicomedy Don Giovanni. The tale of deceit and damnation is set in an abstract architectural landscape.

ASTEROID CITY (M) Comedy/Fantasy/Romance 1hr45m

Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton star in this Wes Anderson feature set in a fictional American desert town circa 1955.

A GOOD DOCTOR (M) (subtitles) Comedy/Drama 1hr30m

A former doctor without borders has become a night doctor, worn out by life & in a precarious financial situation. He comes across a delivery man on his bicycle and starts sending him to treat patients in his place.

DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS

Sunday 24 September: With clocks going forward on Sunday & with more daylight, our movie times will be changing. See programme for details.

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2023 (G) Sport 2hrs

Adventure/Documentary

A collection of inspiring short films celebrating women who are doing exciting things in adventure sports all around the world.

NT LIVE: OTHELLO (M) Shakespeare Drama/Tragedy 3hr15m

She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator. He’s a refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds love across racial lines has a cost.

GRAN TURISMO: BASED ON A TRUE STORY (M) 2hr10m

Both based on the video game and a true story, this tells the tale of a teenager whose skills on the virtual tracks of Gran Turismo led him to become an actual professional racing car driver.

JOHN FARNHAM: FINDING THE VOICE (M) Music 1hr40m

A feature documentary about John Farnham’s life and career, his journey to find an artistic voice and become one of Australia’s most beloved performers.

HARRY POTTER FILMS (M) Fantasy/Kids/Family

Classic once only screenings of the next 2 Harry Potter films, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire & Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix. See movie descriptions on our website for more details.

ALISTAIR HUGHES

CRICKET FEE SUBSIDY

ANZ Cricket Grants are helping pay cricket club subs for young cricketers for a second year, as families continue to feel the pinch.

This season, a subsidy fund of $100,000 is being made available to help pay cricket club fees for young kids from families who could benefit from some extra support. Successful applicants will receive up to $80 towards their fees – which will be provided in the form of a voucher to redeem when registering with New Zealand Cricket.

With household budgets continuing to be under pressure, assistance with sport costs could once again make all the difference for a new generation of cricketers who may have otherwise missed out.

Families who may have dismissed the idea of their kids playing this summer are invited to apply at www. anzcricketworld.co.nz until 22 September 2023. A maximum of two children per family can benefit from the subsidy.

RESULT AND FIXTURES

BRIDGE

23 August. Kotinga Pairs Session 1: H Curtis/L Bradley 62.50%; B Burdett/B Adams 58.85%; E Bradshaw/R Smith 56.25%. Hcap: H Curtis/L Bradley 65.75%; E Bradshaw/R Smith 60%; B Burdett/B Adams 56.10%. 25 August. Individual Session 7: E Donovan/K Van Der Struys 66.67%; L Scurr/D Sarll 62.50%; C Browning/J Massey 55.56%.

Tasman sticks it to the competition

SUBMITTED

The Tasman Women’s Hockey team won their Premier 2 division final on Saturday 19 August, which heralded them champions of a 12-week competition against seven other teams within the Nelson region.

The final was played at Saxton Field hockey turf against Nelson College for Girls First XI, with Tasman securing a hardfought 2-1 win.

Five players from Tākaka contributed to this result: Anya Murray, Zara Pedersen, Maree Edwards, Lorna Pomeroy, and Kye Wright. Zara, Maree and Kye became members of the Tasman club last year and were lucky enough to have Anya and Lorna jump onboard for this year’s season.

Everyone has contributed so much towards this outcome, and it is safe to say how proud the girls are to wave both the

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Golden Bay and Tasman flags in the hockey space. Anya, Zara, and Lorna gained selection to represent Nelson provincially, with special acknowledgement to Anya for representing Tasman District’s Under 18 Women’s team and obtaining ninth place at the 2023 Vantage National Women’s Championship in Auckland. All the best to Lorna who is off to represent Te Wai Pounamu at the National Māori Hockey Tournament in October, and congratulations to Zara for being awarded the Tye Whanau Mana and Manaaki Award at Tasman Hockey Club end of season prizegiving.

A huge thank you to FreshChoice where Anya works, for allowing her the space to achieve at such a high level; Nelson Hockey Association; our team; fellow players; referees; our coach Rebecca Kersten; managers Bridget Lash and Erina Tye; our friends, and family for their continued support.

Willow St, Takaka I 7 days 8am-7pm Shop online at: www.freshchoice.co.nz

The Tasman Women’s Hockey team includes five players from Tākaka. Photo: Submitted.

GOLDEN BAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF

Banded dotterels return

economic way to print on various types of paper and also on fabric.

Once workshop participants get a feeling for how much paint is applied to the gel plate and how to roll it out effectively, a number of background prints are created. Then the magic begins with rolling out paint, with mixing colours and the placing of plant parts. With the choice of favourite colours amazing combinations come about and layers and layers of paint are added to the paper for added texture and depth.

Ingrid says: "The last hour of the workshop is spent creating a little book from the printed papers which can be left blank inside or some prints can be cut up to be glued inside. These make great talking pieces and are reminders of a memorable creative time with others and are also lovely handmade gifts."

SUBMITTED

Things are looking up for our banded dotterel population at Rototai. The Golden Bay branch of Forest and Bird are in the process of installing barriers on the Rototai Sandspit to protect a declining population of these beach nesting birds. Four banded dotterels returned to Rototai on Monday 21 August and they will be busy searching out suitable nesting sites. Forest and Bird set up a trapping project around the sandspit in December 2022 with good results to date, catching rats, hedgehogs and a weasel. It’s important these birds are left undisturbed so they can get on with raising a family. Forest and Bird are asking people to respect the signage that the Department of Conservation’s Tākaka office has provided.

Learn to print workshop

SUBMITTED

Ingrid Schloemer, an artist and tutor, loves introducing others to "the best ever printing experience”.

The experience involves learning to print with a gel plate, meaning that a printing press is not required.

Ingrid describes it is a very easy, very effective and

The next workshop is Saturday 9 September from 9.45am-2pm at the Senior Citizens' Hall in Tākaka. See the advertisement to the right for full details on cost, what to bring, and how to register.

Jules Riding - gospel concert

SUBMITTED

Jules Riding is a much-travelled singer/songwriter who has been traversing the length and breadth of New Zealand from the late seventies right up to the present day. He lives in Waikanae and spends three or four months of each year performing across Europe, from a base in Estonia.

Jules sings and writes in the gospel-folk tradition that has seen three of his 10 albums earn gold status. He has twice won “Gospel Album of the Year” at the NZ Music Awards. His recent album, Cataclysm, is a close examination of the way we handle personal struggles and changes as we live our lives in modern times within a society governed by a range of different views and expectations. His new album, Scars, is due pre-Christmas this year.

Kahurangi Christian Church and the Anglican Church will host Jules on his visit to Golden Bay. The concert kicks off at 7pm on Sunday 3 September at the Anglican Church, Commercial Street, Tākaka. Koha entry and a dessert supper to follow.

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Flower power on Daffodil Day

As usual, Daffodil Day at Motupipi School was a great success – not only was it a beautiful day, but the grand total raised for the Cancer Society was up again from last year.

This year, the students raised $1,818.60, nearly $300 more than last year’s tally of $1,546.76. The sunny afternoon reflected

more than just the warm golden colours of the occasion. It was made special by the return to good health of new entrant teacher Natasha, who spoke to the students beforehand about the importance of the Cancer Society and how it helped her on her own medical journey.

“Last year’s Daffodil Day was coming up to my first chemo day,” explained Natasha. “I’ve come a long way since then. I’m full of gratitude today that I’m all fit and healthy again.”

These children spend a lot of time each year organising their business enterprises, anticipating who their customers might be, preparing their goods and running their stalls, complete with innovative signage.

Principal Rachel Evans said that they were all focused on raising more money for the Cancer Society because of the difference the organisation makes to people’s lives. The children take real pride in the part they play to make this day a success; especially as they tend to outshine other similar-sized schools across the Top of the South year after year.

Understanding the purpose of this day is something the school puts great emphasis on. “It is really meaningful and sits with our school vision of ‘Making a Difference Together’, rather than being just a competition,” says Rachel.

Overall, this day is a lot of fun. Former students now at high school continue to turn up each year for what they remember as a highlight of the Motupipi School calendar.

“A lot of creativity and planning has gone into this day,” said Rachel. “It’s been a fantastic effort.”

ANITA PETERS

The stall selling magnets, wands, vases and daffodils at Motupipi School was manned by willing helpers, including Natasha, new entrant teacher (far right). Photo: Anita Peters.

The Beauty Salon catered to all genders and ages.

Photo: Anita Peters.

Principal Rachel Evans did a roaring trade in daffodils.

Photo: Anita Peters.

Daffodil Day in Collingwood: Cherie Byrne, right, and Karen Jarrett, centre, with their first customer.

Photo: Supplied.

Volunteers at the Daffodil Day fundraiser stall outside Tākaka's Take Note, from left, Noleen Foskett (donater), Laurelee Duff, Tessa Gillooly, Sheryl Nalder and organiser Sharon McConnon. Sharon said "It's been another successful Daffodil Day fundraiser in Golden Bay. Thank you to everyone who donated so generously. Donations are still being accepted at First National."

Photo: Ronnie Short.

Stay safe around downed power lines

It doesn’t happen very often, but sometimes power lines can end up on the ground. If a car crashes into a pole, or if a tree falls onto power lines, the lines can break and fall down.

By knowing what to do in emergencies such as this, you can keep yourself and others safe.

Trust honours "community protectors"

Community stalwarts, Joan and Bob Butts, have each completed 25 years of service to the Golden Bay Community Trust (GBCT).

At the trust’s recent AGM, Joan and Bob’s extraordinary dedication was acknowledged via a thank you plaque presented by trust chair Tom Sturgess.

“Joan and Bob have been strong, forthright, and fierce protectors of the community’s interests,” says Tom. “Joan is fastidious about recordkeeping and her meticulous recollection has been a huge boon to the trust’s progress. Bob has been a trustee since the very beginning. The community has a lot to thank them for.”

Joan Butts explains that her dedicated service arose out of her sense of fair play.

If you come across power lines that have fallen to the ground you should:

z Stay well away from them and warn others to stay away too because the ground around the downed lines might be electrified

z Call our fault line on 0800 508 100 to tell us where the downed lines are located

We will get someone there as quickly as possible to make the lines safe and repair them. The only people who should ever come near downed power lines are our experienced and trained line mechanics. They know the danger and they will only approach downed lines if they are sure it’s safe to do so.

What do you do if a power line comes down on a car you’re in?

If you are in a car and the lines come down on top of your car you should:

z Stay in the car

z Tell anyone who comes near to keep away too because the ground around the car might be electrified by the lines

z Stay in the car until one of our line mechanics tells you it’s safe to get out

There are certain circumstances when staying in the car might not be safe e.g. if a fire starts in the car.

If it is not safe to stay in the car and you have to get out you should:

z Jump from the open door of the car so that you are not touching the car and the ground at the same time (touching the ground and the car at the same time could give you a potentially fatal electric shock)

z Stay on your feet and either shuffle or hop away from the car, keeping your feet close together until you are at least 10 metres or more away from the car. This might look a bit strange when you are doing it, but it could save your life because electricity can flow up one leg and down the other if you take a normal-sized step on electrified ground.

“I believed that if the industry was going to profit from the commons, it was only fair that the community should see some benefit as well. Once you decide to get involved in the process, it’s about everybody having the strength to do their bit.”

Bob Butts says that when the process of expansion started, mussel and oyster farms were being proposed in sites all over Golden Bay – “in bays and harbours, right in towards the shore. Nothing was contained. We believed that the Bay needed to be protected from unconstrained development and we lobbied hard. That belief ended up being reflected in the Environment Court’s decision around AMAs (aquaculture management

areas). That kind of put a fence around the expansion. Forever. Now the industry is producing sustainable food from farms that are effectively out of sight.“

In the late 1990s there was a lot of action on the aquaculture front. Mohua/Golden Bay was being considered as a prime site for extensive expansion of mussel farming. Joan and Bob, along with Tom Sturgess, recognised the risk that the potential benefits of an expanded industry would not accrue to the community here because nobody was representing the community voice. They immediately formed the Golden Bay Community Trust (GBCT) and eventually secured for this community a guaranteed allotment of 160 hectares (amounting to 20 per cent of the proposed extension) in the expanded farming space.

The involvement of the GBCT in the lengthy expansion process also brought about other important improvements to the outcome. Farms were originally being proposed in places very close to the shore in many parts

of the Bay. The GBCT intervened to ensure that all farms were sited at least three nautical miles offshore.

Twenty-five years later, the communityowned farming space is leased to Talleys and is developing at what Tom Sturgess describes as the “appropriate pace”. It is now returning a steady income to the community. Because of the long-term efforts of Joan and Bob and others on the trust, the income is available to be distributed twice a year to worthy recipients via the GBCT Granting Committee. The books show that about $60,000 will be generated this year and Tom’s projection is for that figure to grow to $200,000 next year and to $400,000 the following year. This is the sort of money that could fund serious community developments, says Tom.

The Golden Bay Community Trust website www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz has guidelines for grants and a simple online application form. Applications in the current round close on 31 October.

Bob Butts, right, is presented with a plaque commemorating he and Joan's remarkable 25 years of service. Photo: Supplied.

BOOK GIVEAWAY WINNER

Exam no drama for theatre students

Three of Ronnie Short’s Kidztheatre drama students recently passed their first acting exams through Trinity College of London.

All three students succeeded to a high level for their age at each grade.

Teal Alker, 11 years old, achieved Distinction at Grade 3 level. His exam required a character performance, a prepared mime from a given theme, an improvisation given just prior to filming, and answers to reflective questions.

Maggie Quinn, age 12, achieved Merit for Grade 4. Two contrasting character performances were required, plus a self-devised monologue, an improvisation, and responses to self-reflective questions.

Poppy Hughes, age 14, achieved Grade 4 with Distinction.

Pieces were chosen according to syllabus requirements. Each student worked one-to-one with Ronnie until ready to submit their entries.

Selecting the digital exam option meant their entire performance had to be filmed in one take, with no editing. All submissions were scrutinised by the examining body for evidence of any discrepancies, which would result in disqualification of the entry.

Ronnie is very pleased with the outstanding results from these dedicated young performers.

“Trinity College of London exams are not just a stroll in the park. They’re pretty high calibre. I’m rapt that Teal, Maggie, and Poppy have all achieved at a high level.”

The winner of a copy of The Last 8 Possessions by Michael Hamish-Scott.

is Albie Burgers

Congratulations, we'll be in touch.

CROSSWORD 286

The winner of the 18 August crossword competition is Phillippa Smith

Congratulations, your prize is at Take Note.

SOLUTIONS

To complete Sudoku, fill the board by entering numbers 1 to 9 such that each row, column and 3x3 box contains every number uniquely. For many strategies, hints and tips, visit www.sudokuwiki.org If you like Str8ts check out our books, iPhone/iPad Apps and much more on our store. The solutions will be published here in the next issue. You can find more help, tips and hints at www.str8ts.com

Kidztheatre students, from left, Teal Alker and Maggie Quinn proudly display their Trinity College exam certificates. Absent was Poppy Hughes. Photo: Submitted.

Family and friends of Ariane would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the community, and especially the police and the rescue team, for the care and support provided during these incredibly difficult days and for bringing our loved one home to us.

Ariane died in a tragic car accident, the suddenness and shock of which has been felt community wide, and we acknowledge and are grateful for the outpouring of love and support. There will be a memorial Friday or Saturday next week, venue to be confirmed. See Matuku Funerals Facebook page for details.

Her daughter wishes for everyone who loved her mother to live life to the fullest. Don't say you are sorry. Enjoy life and love one another.

AGM NOTICES

CENTRAL Tākaka Water Board AGM, 4pm Sunday 3 September, Rec Centre Meeting Room. Reports, election of officers, constitution matters/new Act, general business. All welcome – we would love to see you. Cherie Byrne, sec/treas.

ONETAHUA Marae Inc AGM will be held on Saturday 9 September at 10am at Onetahua Marae, Pōhara Valley. All welcome. Simon Walls, secretary.

THE Takaka Citizens Brass Band will have its AGM on Monday 11 September, 8pm at the Band room.

TAKAKA Athletics AGM, Wednesday 20 September, 7pm at the Rec Park Centre meeting room. We would love new members to join our team and help our athletes increase their skills.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free. E: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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. THANK you from Kokalito Organics. We have been heartened by the support, great feedback and words of encouragement during the last year. While we are now having a break from the stall on the Village Green for a while, our focus is on growing more organic veggies for the coming season. We will still have a presence at the Saturday Telemarket and Village Market and keep packing boxes for delivery. Thank you from the Kokalito whānau.

ACCESS ACROSS KAIHOKA FARM IS CLOSED for lambing. Thank you for respecting our private property. Wyllie family. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

COMING to the Bay, 12 September, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall: Steve Abel, environmental/climate activist on collective action for a resilient climate future.

"BLUES Buster Mohua" would like to thank everyone who gave their time and energy to create something with a minimal

budget, and short notice, as several events were pop-ups. It may serve as a pilot programme for next August to support the community over the last winter months, which often brings isolation and other negative feelings with it. Obvisualy it would need to be planned ahead and the intention would be to create events for all age groups and abilities. A big thank you to everyone attending and supporting the events including the GB dance community who has been fundraising for some of the equipment needed and the GB community for donating towards items purchased. Another big thank you to Mitre 10 Mega Nelson for the generous supply of some indoor/outdoor decorating lights and to Stationary Warehouse in Nelson for the art and craft equipment, which is made available through GB Toolbox Mohua for projects which benefit the wider community through reduced-fee workshops and some free events. Without the help of everyone involved it would not be possible. If you enjoyed any of the events and would like to have things happening in the near future you can donate to non-profit account "Golden Bay Toolbox" at NBS: 03 1354 0570996 00. Thank you.

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.

GBCH Collingwood Clinic

The following services are available at our Collingwood Clinic.

Nau mai haere mai ...Ki te tautoko te kaupapa o tenei Ra 10 Year Celebration – Golden Bay Community Health

• Monday – Anel Baker Physiotherapist: Private appointments

• Tuesday – Medical Assistant: 9.30am-12pm

GBCH is 10 years old this September. Whanau, past and present staff, partner organisations, volunteers, and members of the community are invited to help us celebrate.

WHEN: Saturday 23rd September 2023

WHERE: Golden Bay Community Health — 10 Central Takaka Road, Takaka TIME: 5.30am — Dawn Ceremony, blessing and unveiling, main entrance (followed by breakfast at 6.30am) 2pm — Official celebration, Afternoon Tea — Northern Gardens, Golden Bay Community Health

For catering purposes please RSVP by the 8th September 2023 to julie.shadbolt@nbph.org.nz or ph 525 0060.

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$8,000 Community Grant 21st Round

The RSC Community Grant is again open to applicants. The purpose of the grant is to distribute $8000 biannually to cultural, philanthropic, charitable, sporting or educational organisations or any other purpose that benefits the Golden Bay community or a section of it.

Applications Close: Midday, Friday 29th September 2023

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

GARAGE sale. All sorts. Edinburgh Street, Saturday 2 September, 9am-2pm.

SHED -stored dry firewood. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga FOUND. Binoculars, in Cobb Valley. Ph 525 8515.

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

ANÉL BAKER PHYSIOTHERAPY is closed for a few weeks and wish you the quickest of recoveries.

BOWEN Therapy $60/session. Mind/body Bowen $100/session (aims to release trauma held within the body). Ph Jenny 027 321 5913.

FLOWSTONE Holistic: aromatherapy, energy healing and spiritual readings in Collingwood with Tui. Ph 027 941 2941. LOLLY Dadley-Moore. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, professional supervision. Ph 027 338 9504, inbodyhealth.co.nz

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03 524 8711 www.tehapu.co.nz

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Application forms to be collected from the Country Store Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm & Sat: 9am – 12pm Contact Victoria 929 7519 admin@rsc.co.nz

SITUATIONS

Housekeeper/Cook

Do you enjoy cooking and supporting older people?

Abbeyfield Golden Bay seeks a responsible, caring, and wellorganised housekeeper/cook for our family style household of 11 residents. Hours are Sunday-Wednesday, 34 hours weekly

Key duties include:

• Budgeting, planning and preparation of nutritious appetising meals

• Maintaining food safety standards

• Cleaning of house common areas

• Helping to ensure the harmonious running of the house. The successful applicant will have catering experience, empathy for and understanding of the needs of older people and a cheerful and flexible disposition.

Accommodation available if needed.

Applications close Friday 8 September.

Further details in Trademe Jobs

Please apply via Trademe Jobs or email your current CV & cover letter to flyg4joy@gmail.com

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 D ialectical 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 or g nz /car eer 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 Application

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VACANT / Tūranga wātea

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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.

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.

CURTAINS, sheers, liners and Luxaflex® blinds. Ph Tracey at Imagine designs, for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071.

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

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.

NGANGA, picture framing by professional artist framer. Collingwood ph 021 107 6312, ngangart@gmail.com.

PA party hire, audio solutions from $150. Little Cloud, ph 021 771 916.

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

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

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

STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

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

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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

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 curry nights, 5-7.30pm, to avoid disappointment bookings recommended. 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.

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. For breakfast, lunch. Wednesday-Monday, 8.30am-4pm. Closed Tuesdays. Ph 03 970 3992. FATHER'S DAY lunchtime special roast lamb, $27 and decadent dessert, $10.

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 – 10 and 24 September; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 3 and 17 September.

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

WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

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

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

THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

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

FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

MORNING MOVING RITUAL, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11am, Collingwood Church Hall. Begins today, on-going.

LATER EVENTS

INTRO TO BUDDHA TARA DANCES and meditations. Easy to learn, powerful to practice. Saturday 9 September, 11am-

Kahurangi Christian Church

LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi

GUITAR lessons in Collingwood with Jordan. Ph 022 350 4303.

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

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

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

BOARD GAMES at Onekaka Hall, 12.30-5pm. Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay".

DHARMA TALK WITH GESHE JAMPA THARCHIN. Teaching on Karma: How to understand and experience karma in everyday life. 3-4.30pm at the Sandcastle, Haile Lane, Pōhara. By donation. All warmly welcome. www.chandrakirti.co.nz

TUESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WH Ā NAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre. See ad on the next page for full details.

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.

REDUCED RATE FARES* FOR GOLDEN BAY & MOTUEKA RESIDENTS ONLY Takaka-Motueka & Motueka-Takaka only

Onekaka hall, koha. To enrol txt Catherine 027 323 2098. COME OUT AND PLAY/WORK, (PLORK!): The Dancing Brush Experience, Move, Mark, Write. Sunday 10 September, 11am-2pm, Senior Citizens' Hall. Art supplies provided, bring: journal, $45 contribution. Pre-register with Kathy 027 495 2080.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

SEPTEMBER

Thu 14th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sun 17th JORDAN LUCK BAND - We Love You The Most winter tour. Tickets @ undertheradar.

Wed 20th AUSTEN FOUND. $20 tickets @ eventfinda, $25 on the door.

Thu 21st ACID ON THE MICROPHONE. Feature story teller IAN BROWN.

Sat 23rd alanjahjah en der eaggerlings. $10 door.

Wed 27th FIONA PEARS TRIO – tickets @ eventfinda.

Thu 28th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

OCTOBER

Sun 1st DON MCGLASHEN - Take it to the bridge tour - SOLD OUT

Sat 7th JULIAN TEMPLE BAND. $10 door.

Sun 8th ANIKA MOA - SOLD OUT

Wed 11th LE MER - French Café, $20 door.

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

* Fare available for a limited time. Travel must be completed by 30 September 2023. Or in the case of return travel the first leg is completed prior to 30 September 2023. For all other destinations the fare is unchanged.

These reduced fares are not available online. Bookings must be made using one of these options:

• Phone our Golden Bay Coachlines Office on 03 525 8352 or attend in person between 8.30am-12pm and 12.45pm-3.45pm.

• Email via website www.goldenbaycoachlines.co.nz. May be as simple as requesting a return call.

• Email our office direct: info@gbcoachlines.co.nz.

• Or turn up at departure times and pay the driver. (Subject to seat availability)

A reminder that you must be living in Golden Bay or Motueka or environs to access these reductions. If you are not an existing customer, we may ask for proof of address.

Help our Golden Bay High School student, Maya and her winning dance team, get to the World Hip Hop Championships in Portugal this October!

They have recently been selected to represent NZ and compete on the world stage at this prestigious event and need help to raise $5,000 per dancer to get there.

Come down to FreshChoice this Saturday 2 September 10.30am - 3pm and purchase raffle tickets to win one of four fabulous Gift Baskets, valued $400 - $500 each! Tickets $5 each. Please support this deserving fundraiser.

If you can’t get down this Saturday and want to purchase tickets or make a donation, please contact Jan on 021 194 8870 or email freedom2change@hotmail.com

Programmes to listen out for:

Leather and Lace

Mouxsie has been part of the music industry for many years both as a performer and promoter of NZ bands. She is excited to be bringing you a showcase of women in music with the odd male hero thrown in for good measure! Leather and Lace is kindly supported by Nelson Skin Clinic. Join Mouxsie Moux on Tuesday nights at 8pm. With new content every fortnight.

Lounging at the Gecko

Moux and Ted discuss current and upcoming films and events at the Gecko Motueka, the boutique cinema of the Top of the South.

Lounging at the Gecko airs Wednesday morning at 9.30 and replays Thursday afternoons at 2.30.

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.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Sunday 1 October

2.30pm: Collingwood Area School Hall and 7pm: Senior Citizens’ Hall, Commercial St, Tākaka

www.freshfm.net

www.freshfm.net

FreshFM.NZ

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 1 until Tuesday 5 September

Friday: Northerlies developing and freshening in coastal areas. Cloudy areas developing especially in western areas

Saturday: Light winds, easterlies gradually prevailing. Cloudy areas clearing to a mostly fine day

Sunday: Easterlies, freshening west of Collingwood. Becoming cloudy with the odd shower developing, especially about Farewell and the Burnett Range.

Monday: Southeasterlies, fresh about Farewell. Cloudy periods with a few showers likely at first, then cloud breaking to give sunny spells during the afternoon.

Tuesday: Southeasterlies, gradually easing. Mainly fine. Frosts in sheltered areas

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

CLIFTON, 648 Abel Tasman Drive

Golden Bay Life-Styler

You heard it here first – a solid four-bedroom home, multiple sheds & fenced paddocks, positioned on 1 2ha of land and all within a safe walk to Pohara Beach There is so much to love about this ultimate lifestyle property Do not let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by Picture your family here! Call us today or b i D d l t th O H H F th

29 Rototai Road

Embrace the convenience of this three-bedroom home Located within easy reach of schools, town & Rototai beach, this home is ideal for families Just imagine how easy your daily routine will be The kitchen area is warm & sunny, with separate lounge plus two bathrooms There is a good-sized garden with a rural aspect at the ack Come to the open home & start the process of making is property your home

There is no doubt that sections this close to the beach in Collingwood are rare to find. With residential zoning, this is the idyllic location for a small permanent home or a summer bach. Close to the shops and cafe, grab a coffee and walk the beach. Call me now.

Offered for sale are these five generously sized blocks in Pohara

What a great location, close to the Beach but also room for the horse or some sheep; the best of both worlds Yes, some of the land is low lying, so bring your imagination as to what you could do with it!

The blocks all have freehold title, and are offered as a group (with a discounted price), or individually Please get in touch for all of the information and pricing of the blocks.

Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty com

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PRICE REDUCTION

OCEANS OF OPPORTUNITY Now $1,175,000

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

Thank you again, to everyone who donated last Friday. Thank you to all our volunteers, who helped out in any way. Thanks to all our daffodil providers. You are all legends!

Raffle winners:

Fruit Cakes - Carole/Rose W

Kete - Melissa C

Floral Arrangement - Mike R

Collingwood Goodie Box - Katrina R

Fresh Choice Goodie Box - Jenny T Take Note Goodie Boxes - AJ/Brenda C

All winners have been notified If your business has a collection box, we will pick up next week

Anyone still wanting to make a donation, can do so at First National, 50 Commercial Street

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. Green thumbs will love the glasshouse. Get in touch to arrange a time to view.

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.

POHARA, Abel Tasman Drive

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

COLLINGWOOD, 12 Beach Rd