The GB Weekly - 8 September 2023

Festival of football finals

Hot, dry summer alert

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer.

Service Delivery Wildfire Manager Tim Mitchell says the forecast higher temperatures, reduced rainfall and windier El Niño weather pattern predicted for this summer is likely to cause higher levels of fire danger on the east coasts of both islands.

"Given this year’s flood events and wet conditions, people will likely find it difficult to understand the wildfire risk New Zealand could be facing soon," he says.

"But a spell of hot dry windy weather will quickly dry out the grass and vegetation that has grown and will likely grow over the coming months, due to the moist soils and return to warmer weather. This will become a fire risk if not managed. "Ninety-eight per cent of New Zealand wildfires are caused by people and people can do a great deal to prevent wildfires occurring and to help protect themselves and their property," Tim Says.

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people living in rural and semi-rural areas to prepare their properties by:

• keeping the grass short, particularly around their house and other structures

• moving firewood and other flammable materials well away from their house

Golden Bay hosted all six of Nelson Bays Football’s cup finals last Saturday.

The Rec Park Centre was buzzing on and off the pitch all day long, with games starting at 10am and continuing through to the prestigious division one final, which finished at around 4.15pm. A dozen squads representing all four Senior Men’s divisions, the Women’s Premiership, and the Men’s Masters league had travelled over Tākaka Hill from as far afield as Blenheim.

Although no Golden Bay sides had progressed to any of the finals, local teams – the Wekas, Gladiators, Shield Maidens, and a Men’s XI – featured in four ties providing a curtain-raiser for the main event.

The hundreds of players, support staff and supporters were amply fed and watered from the Rec Park Centre kitchen, run by volunteers from the Aorere Childcare and Education Charity. A spokesperson for the charity said that, from the time they opened at noon, they were "constantly busy throughout the day". The adjacent bar was also doing great business.

At 12.30pm, a trio of Senior Men’s cup finals kicked off: the Greg Brown Memorial Cup

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between fourth division Richmond Bogans and Tahuna 3rd XI; the division three contest for the AR Hurst Trophy between Nelson Suburbs Seals Re-serves and FC Nelson NMIT; and the Thorkild Hansen Memorial Cup match featuring Masters sides FC Nelson and Nelson Suburbs.

In the later kick-offs at 2.30pm, another three pieces of silverware were decided. In the Men’s division two Gould and Tout Trophy match, FC Nelson Chin United triumphed over Nelson Steamers, while in the Women’s Knock-Out Cup, Nelson Suburbs Reserves beat Nelson Wahine.

The highly anticipated showpiece final for the Men’s first division Price Charity Cup, was played between previous winners Blenheim Rangers and Richmond FC on the pitch, directly in front of the grandstand and a very enthusiastic crowd.

It proved to be a fitting finale to the day, and the season. It was clear from the start that both teams were closely matched. But as the first half progressed, Blenheim saw more of the ball and Richmond were lucky to go into half-time 0-0, when Rangers missed a penalty.

The second half provided the spectators with more thrills and spills, with both sides

creating good scoring chances. Blenheim arguably created the better opportunities and were only denied by some top goalkeeping by the Richmond stopper, who kept his side in the game on more than one occasion.

As the time ticked on, Rangers increasingly showed their class, dominating possession and laying siege to the Richmond goal. The continuous pressure paid off with Rangers eventually managing to put the ball in the back of the net. Final score: Blenheim Rangers 1 vs Richmond FC 0.

Reflecting on the event, Golden Bay Association Football Club president Phil Smith said it had been “a sensational day of football with just a great atmosphere. The Rec Park was buzzing, which is awesome. And we really made the most of it”.

Phil acknowledged all those who made the day a success. “Special thanks to ITM Tākaka, Pākawau Beach Camp, Aorere Childcare and Education Charity, GalanJah, Roots Bar, Rec Park Centre, Mainland Football.”

Summing up the season finale, Phil said, “Overall the day was perfect, a credit to Golden Bay football. And we do have a reputation for being the greatest hosts.”

• clearing the gutters so hot embers can’t lodge in them

• clearing accessways and making sure rapid address numbers are visible, and having a plan of action if they are involved in a vegetation fire.

Starting this month Fire and Emergency will provide location-specific, live fire danger advertisements if the level is High, Very High or Extreme through social channels, YouTube and Google search.

From late September, social media, online video, digital display, and radio will prompt semi-rural and rural dwellers to prepare their homes and properties for a wildfire.

People can also access real-time and localised fire danger levels and fire season information on MetService’s desktop and app platforms.

Before lighting a fire or doing anything that emits heat or sparks, people need to always check their local fire danger level at checkitsalright.nz.

The Price Charity Cup final between Richmond FC (in red) and Blenheim Rangers at the Rec Park Centre provided a fitting season finale.

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App and away for Mohua 2024 trust

The charitable trust behind the Mohua

Strategy is kicking off two new projects.

The first takes the format of a digital application (app) named The Wellbeing Protocol. It is a democratic model designed to empower communities to make decisions on projects they want to support.

Trustee Reggie Luedtke says, “The app was built by two Wellington-based developers using MBIE community project funding – and is now available for use by Mohua 2042 as the first community funding pilot.”

Foundational to the app is the Mohua 2042 constitution, which outlines the types of community projects that it supports. Trustee Debbie Pearson tells The GB Weekly that “funded projects could be anywhere between $50 to $1,000”.

The submission process is as follows: download the app to your device (via the Google Play Store/Apple Store), select the Mohua 2042 Test option and sign up. The app is open to all Golden Bay community members (including non-resident homeowners). Once signed up, you can submit idea(s) and/or vote. The idea must be well considered and viable. A Wellbeing Protocol Steward will work with the submitter to refine and form a proposal, including the funding value.

Ideas are then made available on the app for voting. A successful idea receives funding from the “funding pool” (donated by community focussed individuals and businesses). The funding recipient provides simple evidence that they met

their latest project.

and spent according to the agreed funding goal(s).

Debbie says, “One of the nice things [about this model] is that it takes central bureaucracy out of the funding equation. It’s a very simple process.”

The trustees are keen to hear from funders. Reggie says, “This is for businesses that want to support the community to ‘do good’ and to see evidence of their funding.”

Debbie adds, “As a business you can have confidence in the community voting mechanism – decisions are made democratically by the community.”

The app is now available to download, with the first test run of ideas targeted for voting in November this year.

The second project is the provision of support for establishment and governance of Purpose Owned Businesses (POB). Reggie explains, “The idea of POBs is to exist in the space between traditional profit and not-for-profit businesses. A POB is committed legally to its purpose, with all profit above an agreed ceiling flowing over into the community.”

A mature example of such a business is the camping and clothing manufacturer Patagonia. Sustainable practices are baked into every part of their product and manufacturing processes and the company expects to contribute about $100 million a year from their profits to combat climate change.

Debbie offers a more local idea. “We could start a POB with the key purpose to provide a natural alternative to roadside weed herbicide, with the sole purpose to protect the environment. All profits over an agreed amount would go back to the community.”

The trustees are interested to hear from anyone who thinks the model would work for them. The ideal candidate is motivated to maintain the purpose and intent of the business – without letting it be overtaken by profit-making goals.

“If your intent is to grow the business in order to sell it for profit, then this probably isn’t for you,” says Debbie.

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Waimea Dam test: just add water

The Waimea Dam is ready to collect spring rainfall. When full, it will hold 13 million cubic metres of water. Photo: Supplied.

The Waimea Dam is ready to collect anticipated spring rainfall.

Testing of the structure, the first large dam to be constructed in New Zealand for 25 years, has been progressing through the winter and early spring.

Following the installation of the sealing concrete plug and isolating valve, the organisation responsible for the project, Waimea Water Ltd (WWL), expects to commence filling the reservoir imminently. When full, it will hold 13 million cubic metres of water, which will be released as and when necessary into the Waimea River.

It’s been a long journey for the controversial scheme; following several false starts and numerous rounds of public consultation – which was criticised at the time for failing to address ratepayers’ concerns – the project was given the go-ahead in late 2018. At that time, the estimated cost of construction was around $100m but a series of geological problems, covid-related issues and legal disputes has seen that figure balloon to an estimated $198.2m. Although some risks remain they progressively reduce as the dam nears completion.

As the reservoir fills, WWL CEO Mike Scott rebuts social

media chatter that the dam is “leaking” and says it is performing as expected and any teething issues are being addressed.

“It is early days, and we will assess and verify dam performance as we fill the reservoir in stages,” Scott said. “Speculation about there being issues with the dam are unfounded. We are comfortable with how the dam is performing. It is doing what we expected and contemplated, and we are executing our commissioning plans.”

The reservoir will be filled in stages by maintaining the water level at hold points for extended periods to allow for testing and engineering measurements. When it rains there will be times when water will need to be released to return the reservoir to a set level, and then when ready, the reservoir level will be allowed to rise to the next hold point.

“What we most need now is average rainfalls in the dam’s catchment area. It has been very dry recently, but based on advice we are optimistic about the spring weather. With sufficient rainfall we expect to provide water to shareholders and the community this summer,” says Mike.

“By having the reservoir full and dam commissioned by December, we can provide our shareholders and community with confidence ahead of the forecasted windy and dry El Niño summer.”

COLLINGWOOD MEETINGS RE-INSTATED

Golden Bay Community Board Meeting will meet in Collingwood at 1.00pm on Monday 11 September at the Collingwood Fire Station.

Topics on the Agenda include:

• An update from Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Management

• Board Report

• Chair Placement

• Discretionary Fund Applications

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

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Smarten up your ACT?

ACT’s David Seymour, in need of some misdirection, once more waved the shroud of “apartheid”. That of course was the white South African government policy of segregation on the basis of race. Seymour’s peculiar logic was trying to get you to believe co-governance may be some form of that. He even tried to invoke Nelson Mandela as being inclined to support ACT in its “one law for all” or even the Hobson’s “he iwi tahi tatou”, which of course he would not. Mandela would strongly support the notion of co-governance as being the opposite of apartheid.

Seymour has to misdirect people away from the likes of his Northland MP, Mark Cameron and his description of Jacinda Ardern as a “feckless wench” and a “vacuous teenager”. In his defence Cameron claims he has changed – I guess we wait and see.

What Seymour and ACT will refuse to recognise is that the Treaty, like all international treaties, was between sovereign states. Despite Māori not having a sovereign and being tribally organised, Queen Victoria‘s Britain treated Māori as a sovereign state. Like the Magna Carta. you cannot engage a time machine and undo history.  As a country, we are in a very mature place where the Treaty no longer divides society, except if you want it to – it has taken many years of hard work to get to this place. We should enjoy this –and not start further division.

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Vote for humanity

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Larger polling opposition parties are poised, they promise us, for a great leap backwards.

Whether it be on climate change, (delay in acting on methane emissions), punishing underprivileged kids (who, lacking guidance, have strayed off the rails), or taking relationships back to the dark ages of judgement and privilege according to race, possession and/or sexual orientation, this won’t advance our cause for a fairer world.

They can’t see value in the natural world or in the enriching variety of human beings who inhabit it. They offer a grim future and if past promises so swiftly broken are anything to go by, (John Key and the raising of GST), will show no mercy to the poor.

Let’s not lose sight of humane and environmental values during this three-yearly unseemly scramble for power and control. Vote for humanity and the preservation of our planet.

Karen Brookes

How now, black cow?

Billboards have been sprouting up around the Bay like daffodils in spring. The one that makes me chuckle is the black cow on the right as you approach Tākaka from Nelson. Written on its side is “Go the All Blacks”. So far so good. But the cow’s tail is raised. Most of us know what will happen next and below and behind the cow is a billboard with the words “National” and “Maureen Pugh”. Is this deliberate, or an (un) fortunate oversight?

Felicity Burgers

Home is where the heart is

My mother moved into Golden Bay Community Health’s rest home a few months ago. During my visits to see her, I’ve met many of the rest home’s employees, who have impressed me greatly. Without exception, all have been friendly, patient, respectful, caring and kind to the residents. They are a real

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My extended family has had some experience with other rest homes, and while some may be flasher than Golden Bay’s, none we’ve encountered have such wonderful staff or such good meals.

Golden Bay is very fortunate to have such a wonderful facility.

Hugh Cropp

NBS throws Kotinga a lifeline

The Kotinga community now has access to a brand new AED defibrillator, located at the Kotinga Hall.

This has been made possible by the kind and generous folk at the Nelson Building Society. A huge thank you to NBS and Dean Lund.

Kotinga can be cut off in times of flooding, and to have this life saving equipment available to us is very reassuring.

We hope you will never need it, but next time you drive past the Kotinga Hall, note the location of the defibrillator, and remember it is there.

Brian Leetch

Tooth query

Here we are living in what is called a first world country and yet far too many children under five have appalling teeth.

Have you ever wondered, when seeing photos of third world children suffering malnutrition, poor health and disease, why they still have such beautiful white teeth?

There must be a reason for this.

Going with the flow

Reg Turner

A reply/add-on to Paul Sangster’s letter from last week’s publication (GBW 1/9).

The main reason for alleviating the flooding of the Tākaka River since 1983 is what is known as the “new cut” which blew out much sooner than expected, and sent all the water directly to the sea. When this happened during the 1983 flood, it sent gravel with the water into the bay and lowered the river bed significantly. This in turn increased the amount of water the river could hold before breaching its banks.

Carolyn Rose

Holistic approach to the environment

I recently came across the following quote by Gus Speth, an American environmental lawyer and advocate, and senior advisor to Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton:

“I used to think the top environmental problems were biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and climate change. But I was wrong. The top environmental problems are selfishness, greed, and apathy. To deal with those issues we need a spiritual and cultural transformation – and we scientists do not know how to do that.”

Thought-provoking stuff. The transformation he talks about requires selflessness, generosity and passion. It’s not all doom and gloom – I am heartened to see these qualities in many people around me, and around the world.

Felicity Burgers Spring into action

The comprehensive report and recommendation for wording of the Water Conservsation Order over Te Waikoropupū Springs from the Environment Court is now with Environment Minister David Parker. When promulgated into law it will impose planning, monitoring and regulatory actions on TDC to give effect to the requirement for improvement of the health of

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the waters.  With reference to the reported comments by Kim Drummond regarding the process (GBW 18/8), it is, of course, preferable for a group manager of environmental assurance at TDC to give clear, and above all factual, assurances.

For the record, the deadline for appeals against Te Waikoropupū Water Conservation Order passed on 18 August and no appeals have been lodged.  Hence there are no further opportunities for parties to appeal and the process is now direct and straightforward; TDC must manage the Tākaka catchment to meet the requirements set by the Environment Court.  Among those, the nitrate at the springs must be brought back down to the level it was in 2016. The nitrate monitoring project that Friends of Golden Bay has run for the last seven years provided crucial data for the Court that was otherwise not available.  We would like to thank all the people who have supported the project with their time and donations, some of them substantial.  What remains is for TDC to get on with doing what the court has told it to.

Gordon Mather, on behalf of Friends of Golden Bay

A "Sound" to be seen

Before truth is revealed to all in some kind of emergency broadcast, before you are whacked on the side of the head with the evidence of what is really happening on and off this planet, ease yourselves in with a trip to the movies.

Sound of Freedom will screen at the Village Theatre on Thursday 14 September at 7.30pm.

Called "vanilla" by those who have witnessed the real horrors of the problem, it does give an insight into global child trafficking's 150 billion-dollar industry, with a true story of one of Tim Ballard's many rescues.

Those awake and aware, please support the screening of this movie.

Lorna Scurr

Overseas voting

A lot of us in Golden Bay have family and friends overseas who would appreciate a reminder to vote on 14 October. And they may find it easier to decide to vote online if they know

it’s straightforward.

To vote, you must be a NZ citizen who has visited NZ in the last six years, or a permanent resident who has visited in the last four years; a public servant, eg diplomat; or a member of the Defence Force.

There are two steps, both can be actioned via the Vote.NZ website:

1. Enrol, if you have not voted before, or update if necessary any time. Note: use the last address you lived at in NZ as this will be the electorate you vote for. To enrol for the first time, you will need a current NZ driver's license, passport, or Real Me login.

2. Vote. Available from 27 September. The election is on 14 October. Download the voting form, complete and upload.

It would be great to see more people participate and understand the power of their vote.

Lyn Minifie

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CORRECTION

IN last week's GB Weekly (1/9) a letter stated that "on average the number of people that vote is around 42 per cent". This figure is the average voter turnout for local body elections. The voter turnout for the 2020 general election was 81.54 per cent. (Source: the Electoral Commission website)

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New arts worker brimming with ideas

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The Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC) has a new arts worker, bringing a diverse set of skills and experience gained from 15 years of organising events and festivals.

Gary Smith’s role is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage for 12 months. In addition to arts worker Claire French, Gary will be networking with artists.

Gary created and organised the Resonance Karamea festival, along with many other community events, including those for children. Finding himself in demand after building up a sound system, Gary worked at festivals such as Circulation in Oamaru and Dunedin. From there he brought professional performers from all over the world to run workshops and events for West Coast families. In collaboration with theatre directors and artists, he has assisted in all aspects of theatre, and 48-hour film competitions.

Gary says Golden Bay is special because the percentage of artists is 6-10 per cent of the population, compared to a national average of 1 per cent. A GBCAC survey in April 2022 revealed that local artists want support with funding, to put on or have access to workshops, and greater opportunities to network.

One of Gary’s ideas is mentorship, “connecting with even those artists who are doing well, who may want to give something back by way of offering themselves as mentor for others, particularly youth”.

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His directive is to “lift the profile of artists”, which Gary aims to achieve via meetings, workshops, public talks, artist interviews, and finding out what artists need.

Gary has secured a contract to create a summer arts festival in conjunction with GBCAC. He is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and looks forward to collaborating with the arts community.

Currently Gary lives at Riverside Community in Lower Moutere with his two teenage sons, his partner, and their four-week-old son. He says he is now at a stage in life where he wants to be of service.

“I’m coming into the community to connect with the artist

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community and find out what’s going on for them – what’s here – where they need support.”

Gary is available at the GBCAC office on Tuesdays from 10am-3pm. For appointments text 021 0277 8363 or email arts-workermohua@gmail.com

See Gary's column "What is art?" on page 10 of this issue.

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Gary Smith in the Golden Bay Arts Council space in Commercial Street, Tākaka, in his new role as arts worker connecting with, and creating opportunities for, artists. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Dairy NZ advises on budget squeeze

Dairy farm budgets are being seriously squeezed following Fonterra’s announcement of reduced payout for milk solids for the 2023/24 season.

In response, Dairy NZ ran a series of online events last week inviting farmers to discuss their situation and options for adjusting farm budgets. Before getting down to business, Mark Shadwick, Dairy NZ extension officer, started the session with some encouraging comments.

“Remember that farming is cyclical; remain positive; keep your eye on your end goal; share the load because you are not alone; seek advice and reach out early to your trusted advisors; focus on costs in your business; and look after yourself and those around you.”

Analysing costs for farms in the Top of the South for the previous season, Mark presented figures and predicted that $300 per cow savings is possible. Going through the list prompted lively feedback from farmers. Ideas discussed included: cutting herd testing back to only three – two before Christmas and one later to check cell counts; buying cheaper semen to inseminate the herd; asking for quotes before spending money on anything; talking to the bank to get better rates and going interest only; carefully assessing what insurance can be reduced; and rearing calves on lucerne hay instead of meal.

Fertiliser is a big expense so also a big issue and the summary was that due to the law of diminishing return, the “first tonne of lime gives the best response”. One interesting set of figures showed that there is very little correlation between increasing supplements and production. The extra milk solids produced cost $9.93/kg compared to cost of $1.96/ kg from increasing production with pasture and crops fed in

Graph showing dairy farm operating expense and interest vs revenue. Note that the blue line of $/kg MS for this season is down at about $6.75, so below the red line. Image: Supplied. the paddock. Importantly, look after your gear to keep repair and maintenance costs down, and vitally, look after staff, as retaining a good team is best value.

The basic fact is that the “only way to get richer is to spend less than you earn”. One graph showed how savings each year compound over the long term. Cutting back on drawings should be considered as a $10,000 annual reduction brings significant future gains. A 20-cent reduction in operating expenses every year adds up to $300,000 saving over 12 years.

When the payout per kilogram is less than the cost of production, farming is challenging. Rural Support Trust has a 24-hour helpline. Financial advice and counselling are available, so don’t be hesitant to call for support if you feel as squeezed as your budget. Ph 0800 787 254.

FOOTBALL RESULTS

Nelson Bays Football Cup winners 2023:

Men’s Div 1 - Rangers AFC, Blenheim. Men’s Div 2 - FC Nelson Chin United.

Men’s Div 3 - Nelson Suburbs Seals. Men’s Div 4 - Tahuna 3rd XI.

Men’s Masters - FC Nelson. Women’s - Nelson Suburbs Women’s Reserves.

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Nelson Suburbs take home the cup

Motupipi Indoor Bowling club member Pam Delaney receives the cup for the women's Gates-Robb singles from Wayne Tibble, Golden Bay Motueka Indoor Bowls president. The competition was played in Collingwood. Gregg Edwards, from Motueka, won the men's singles cup.

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Locals make squad

Nelson Bays Division 2 Country played Buller last Saturday in Westport. Eight Golden Bay players from both Collingwood and Tākaka rugby clubs were selected for the squad. GB representatives: Back row, from left, Tom Bassett-Eason, Will Curnow, Ryan McKay (captain), Tyler Jones, Tyler Palmer. Front row, from left, Liam Miller, Boston Rountree, Anthony Tait. Score: Nelson Bays Division 2 Country 82 vs Buller 5.

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RESULTS

BRIDGE 30 August. Kotinga Pairs Session 2. N/S: B Adams/B Burdett 64.15%; P Nelson/P

22 August. 3rd Woods (Stableford): C Gilbert 38. 23 August. Stableford: G Rowe 41, R Young 37, W Collie 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Rowe, 4/13 W Collie, 8/12 R Tait, 9/18 M Dixon. Twos: M Dixon, W Collie, G Rowe. Best gross: W Collie 76. 26 August. Stableford: N Moore, 38, G Rowe 35, J Garner 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Collie, 4/13 N Gardiner, 8/17 N Moore, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: N Moore, G Rowe. Happy wanderer: A Bradnock. Best gross: N Moore 69. 29 August. Hidden Holes: M Solly 14. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Gilbert. Two: 3/12 J Rutherford. 2 September. Irish Stableford: J Garner 92, W Collie 89, J Solly 75. Tui Cup final: J Thomason beat R Dyce 7/5. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Hadler, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 G Ryan. Twos: M Dixon, G Ryan, C Hadler. Happy wanderer: J Crocker. Best gross: W Collie.

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Winners of the Women’s Knock Out Cup, Nelson Suburbs Women’s Reserves. Photo: Ab's Snaps.

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The winner of The Saddest Song in the World competition, held in Berlin in 2009, will be in Tākaka next week, but won’t be singing.

As well as a musician, Steve Abel is an environmental activist who has been involved in many campaigns – to stop native logging on the West Coast, protest against mining on high-value conservation land, deep sea drilling, and the removal of native trees in West Auckland in a 245 day live in-tree protest.

He now works for Greenpeace and helped develop a free kit to test nitrate levels in water.

Steve is talking next Tuesday on Tackling the Barriers to Real Climate Action – see advert on page 18 of this issue.

The Collingwood connection

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Chorus is coming to Collingwood to help you upgrade your home, business, or bach, to fibre.

You may have one of our friendly Chorus agents knock on your door from Monday 11 September to talk to you about the options for a fibre install, and you can book a technician’s visit.

If you miss them, don’t worry – you can still request a fibre install at www.chorus.co.nz/request-install.

Once fibre is installed, you’re one step away from activating your connection by simply calling your preferred broad-band provider.

Some properties in Collingwood may be just outside the town, so might not have fibre available. Please check https://www.chorus.co.nz/ to find out if fibre is available at your address.

At the end of May, Chorus held an information event in Collingwood and the team got a lot of feedback regarding some of the significant connectivity challenges in Golden Bay, and Chorus will be investing in making further improvements to the network.

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Whānau Fun Day this Sunday

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In celebration of Matariki Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu has joined up with hauora agencies to host a Whānau Fun Day especially for tamariki on Sunday 10 September at the Golden Bay Rec Centre, from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

The fun day will hold health and wellness checks for both tamariki and their parents, the sharing of Māori birthing knowledge, hapūtanga care and free childhood immunisations. Whānau will be able to take part in old school egg and spoon race, face painting, games and play areas with bouncy castles. There will also be loads of giveaways and prizes throughout the day.

This is a chance to come together with whānau and celebrate matariki in a hauora-based environment.

For more information see the full-page advertisement on page 13 of last week's issue (GBW 1/9).

WHAT IS ART?

I am pretty sure most of us feel we could say whether something is or isn’t art... and that most of the time we would agree. But what are the criteria we are using to make these distinctions?

In doing research for this article, it seems a definition of art, well... “depends!”

How we define art is more about locating the context of our enquiry within a latticework of continuums: traditional to modern, creator to interpreter, skill-based to conceptual, realism to abstraction, unmotivated to motivated, aesthetic to functional, and inclusive to exclusive, to name a few.

Defining art seems to be something that has (and still) unfolds over time. From an art history perspective, art has moved through various epochs till now we have art critiquing philosophical analysis of art.

However, through all of this, a couple of things seem to remain constant – art’s relationship with creativity and emotion.

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” (Scott

Adams)

I believe what Adams is referring to is art having a strong relationship with the exploration of new frontiers, and the potential that this exploration is preceded by a perturbation or excitement from something vague or uncertain, and the act of expressing these feelings (and ideas) has the potential to bring clarity and a release of tension.

In this sense, there seems to be the potential of a relationship between art and wellbeing.

Acknowledging our growing understanding of neurodiversity and the fact art can be intellectualised, part of experiencing art (whether creating it or interpreting it) is this emotional response and the potential for that response (whether positive or negative) to be unique for each of us.

In this sense, art is inclusive, something that can be part of our everyday lives, a state of being, a vehicle for selfexploration and expression, especially when reflecting on our own creativity, but also the creativity of others.

Exploration of new frontiers within a particular discipline gifts humanity with discovery or the creation of something new. One of the challenges of becoming an artist is obtaining a skill set, learning the “language” of a particular discipline. Expression through a particular art form can become exclusive, as the significance of the art created can only fully be appreciated/interpreted by those who understand it through the lens of this language.

How do we ensure this knowledge isn’t held within artistic silos?

How do we ensure the potential of art to move, inspire, challenge, and heal us, continues to unfold?

Setting the stage for Theatre Festival

DramaLAB will again delight audiences with four wildly imaginative plays in their upcoming Kids Theatre Festival. Colourful character combinations and storylines have been scripted into plays by Jodie Grant, who has been teaching drama for the past two years in support of director and producer Martine Baanvinger.

“I love the process of weaving the kids’ characters into their stories,” says Jodie. “It makes it more rewarding for me as a teacher to be developing their ideas and skills. They get ownership of their creations; I’m not telling them how.”

Martine adds, “All of these guys have played their own characters and written their own storyline. To give these kids and youth an expressive outlet that reflects their world of imagination while having so much fun, building their confidence and sense of self, is so rewarding for all involved. I have seen kids grow into young adults gaining important life skills through drama practice, especially those that otherwise would not have an opportunity to shine.”

The smallest performers, aged from only four, tell an adventure story of The Princess and the Worm , with such wonderfully disparate characters as Dotty the ladybird, “Changey” the chameleon, Willy the worm, and thrown into the mix are some mermaids, a queen, and the mysterious Prince William.

The eight to 11-year-olds have created Guardians of the Forest, dramatising two villains (a troll and a vet), hell-bent on destroying the forest and capturing the guardians. The villains share not only their love of sheep, but also of stealing and eating them.

The third play, written by kids aged nine to 12, is titled The Last Komodo Dragon, the last on earth in fact, and at risk from thieves. Set in London, it involves bombs, a kiwi, a criminal fashion designer, her bratty teenage daughter, and even an explosive kitten.

The last play, Ship of Fools , by kids aged 12-15, includes livestream film techniques. The storyline describes a “bunch of people who go off to sea”, who then become unwittingly involved in a reality TV prank show, the humour of which disguises the dark underlying themes of murder, failure, and intrigue.

For the last four months, one hour a week, they have been working on their plays. With dress rehearsals coming up, “they’re amping up, they’re excited”, laughs Jodie. “The only thing though is, they’re constantly hungry.”

Kids Theatre Festival 2023: Saturday 16 September, 3.30pm–8.15pm; Sunday 17 September 10.30am–3.15pm, at Tākaka Primary School Hall. Tickets at Unlimited Copies. Kids $10, adults $15. www.facebook.com/DramaLabNZ

DELIVERY CONTACTS

TAKAKA CBD AND SURROUNDS 7110 POST CODE

Anita Hutchinson

Ph 0272 639 220

RURAL DELIVERY TAKAKA 7183 POST CODE

Godfrey and Trish Watson

Ph 0273 828 760 or email rdservices2018@gmail.com

RURAL DELIVERY TAKAKA - COLLINGWOOD 7182 POST CODE

Brandon and Lesley Sparrow

Ph 0273 638 795

COLLINGWOOD RURAL MAIL 7073 POST CODE

Bart de Jong

Ph 0204 457 120, email collingwoodruralmail@gmail.com

ANITA PETERS

A line-up of performers aged from four to 15 who will perform in the four plays of the Kids Theatre Festival 2023 which is being held at the Tākaka Primary School later this month. Photo: Anita Peters.

SUBMITTED BY GARY SMITH, GB ARTS WORKER

Golden Bay visions impress Potton

NRDA springs a holiday campaign

In preparation for the Spring School Holidays, Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) in collaboration with local businesses, has launched a ”Spring into School Holiday Mode” campaign which aims to attract visitors, especially families of school-aged children, to the region during the upcoming school holiday.

NRDA chief executive Fiona Wilson says the launch is timed to showcase the “great things” to do across Nelson Tasman, to encourage visitors to the region and locals to start planning for their holidays. “Our local community are our greatest ambassadors, and this campaign will also help them as they host family and friends."

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Winners of the Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club (GBATC) photo competition were delighted to receive recognition and prizes at the recent club meeting held in Tākaka.

Sam Mercer won the under 25 year-old category with Marlee Brink taking second place, and Iris Mercer highly commended.

Gaylene Wilkinson won first prize for her entry in the over 25 year-old category, and Suze Lord was placed second. Craig Potton, who judged this category, said, “The winning photo has great mood, and I really appreciated the strong detail with the tiny figure that reveals itself when you look closely. Good photos have tension, and this has plenty of that, with the blue sky on the left, and dark rain cloud to the right”.

GBATC members who co-ordinated the event, which was aligned with the annual FMC photo competition, were really pleased with the number of entries (almost 90 photos) and the interest the competition itself generated. The club looks forward to hosting it again next year and suggests that those with a canny eye take a few photographs whilst out on the trail and store them away for the 2024 competition.

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Craig Boodee, NRDA visitor destination manager explains that the mostly online campaign is designed to appeal to school-aged children and get them excited to explore Nelson Tasman. "It is supported by an interactive digital activation, in the form of a deal-a-day advent calendar. Each day, in the lead up to the start of the holidays, 23 unique deals and activities from local hospitality, tourism and accommodation providers are revealed, with all deals and activities to be revealed by 23 September (the start of the school holidays)."

Locals are also encouraged to utilise these deals and activities as most of them are exclusive to the campaign and offer inspiration for families to see a different side to their region.

“Thank you to the local tourism operators who have supported the campaign" says Craig.

Visit www.nelsontasman.nz for more details.

Join the resistance with Green team

The Green Prescription team are popping over the hill for a pop-up event.

Ollie, Hayley and Nicola will be presenting a Movement for Life workshop called Band and Balance. This is a free event that will take place on Wednesday 27 September, from 12-3pm at Tākaka's Rec Park Centre.

It's an interactive workshop, educating participants on how to use resistance bands. Resistance bands are an excellent way to increase your strength, joint mobility and are fairly affordable, plus they're great for all ages. Ollie, Hayley and Nicola will use a variety of bands, showing a range of exercises, for falls prevention, functional fitness, and bands for fitness training.

Green Prescription provides healthy lifestyle support to the community to improve hauora through education, regular activity, engagement within the community, and advice on wellbeing.

Feel free to come along on the day, or contact the team to register at grx@nbph.org.nz or phone 027 317 5879.

The club wishes to formally thank Craig Potton for judging the photos and Potton & Burton Publishers for supporting the competition and sponsoring the book prizes.

Gaylene Wilkinson’s winning photo in the Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club photo competition. Image supplied.

From left, Marlee Brink, Sam Mercer, and Iris Mercer with Sam’s winning photo in the background. Photo: Submitted.

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Henk Visker: lifetime of love for community

JOYCE WYLLIE

Hendrikus (Henk) Adrianus Theodorus Visker, 15 April 193817 July 2023.

Henk was born in Terheyden in the Netherlands, the second child and first son of Jan and Adriana Visker. He had four brothers and four sisters.

Life in the Netherlands would have been difficult, growing up during the war. The family all worked hard. His father was a builder; in those days that meant carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, and designing and drawing house plans. Henk went to school in Terheyden, Breda, and later Tilburg and Eindhoven for night school apprenticeship.

With a cheeky smile and cornflower-blue eyes, Henk had a great sense of fun, and could tell a good yarn. He was so believable that as youngsters his children remember being convinced that Boyle River Engineers Camp was a nudist camp, despite snow and sandflies.

Henk met Willa when in high school; they walked home together, canoed on the canals, and worked on the weekends delivering furniture for the Visker family business.

They married on 11 April 1963. Henk and Willa were a team, almost never apart, best friends, and blessed to have 60 years of marriage held together by enduring love and deep respect.

Looking for change and a chance to explore, they emigrated to Christchurch on 11 July 1963. Their sponsor was a Catholic priest who insisted on rushing them straight to church for a wedding service before helping them find their feet. Henk initially worked for a building firm and set about making new and lifelong friends.

At first his English was not so good. When it was his turn to order smoko for the team, someone called out that he wanted “a couple of f***ing bloody pies”. Henk added that to the list and read it out to the lady at the shop. She told him off severely for bad language and Henk was surprised to learn that “f***ing bloody” is not a type of pie filling.

projects, including the Karamea School Pool and renovations to the Little Wanganui Hall. He organised movie nights and dances to raise funds for these.

In 1981, after seven years on the coast, they bought a small block at Uruwhenua, where they farmed sheep and planted pine trees. Henk also went back to building, working as a plasterer or blocklayer while Willa took care of the farm.

In 2016 they sold the Uruwhenua farm and moved to Packard’s Road. Wherever they lived, there were always many visitors who came to stay, especially during the school holidays.

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Congratulations,

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The winner of the 25 August crossword competition is

Pierre Mitchell

Congratulations, your prize is at Take Note.

SOLUTIONS

In those days, a phone call to the Netherlands cost half a week’s wages and contact was by letter and cassette tape. Homesickness got the better of them and they returned to the Netherlands, Willa pregnant at the time. Nina was born there in February 1967 and as a family they had a rather miserable time until just before their NZ permanent residency visas ran out, when Henk announced, “We are going back to New Zealand.” They arrived with a packing case of furniture, an eight-monthold baby, and £5 in their pocket. They started again with the support of friends. Son Tony was born in October 1969.

They bought five acres in Greenpark, Canterbury, with a solid wooden house with no windows that was being used as a hayshed, which they rebuilt into a home. A couple of years later they bought 20 acres nearby, the house there getting the same treatment. They farmed sheep, and kept horses, dogs, and poultry. Deciding to try farming full time, they bought a dairy farm in Karamea in 1974. Henk still found time for building

Henk loved people and the community and was happy to help. Willa joined the Tākaka Citizens Band, and for 24 years Henk was their treasurer, becoming a life member. He supported the orchestra when Willa joined them. He was treasurer for the Kotinga Indoor Bowling Club where he played, also treasurer for St Johns and the Arts Council. He took these roles seriously, often visiting the tax department to ensure he was getting all he could for his organisations.

In 1999, he was part of a small group wanting to set up a community vehicle to take older Golden Bay citizens to and from medical appointments, particularly over the Hill. He became their treasurer and Willa their booking person and secretary. The Wrinklies Express came into being, and Henk only recently gave up his role when his eyesight deteriorated too much.

In 2015, both Henk and Willa were awarded a Tasman District Community Services Award in recognition of their hard work. Henk was also awarded a well-deserved Kiwibank Local Hero Award at the end of 2016. He often joked that he’d never been so busy as when he was retired.

The GB Weekly Writing Competition

Thanks to all the writers who entered The GB Weekly Writing Competition as part of WordFest month. Our judge is busy reading through all the entries and we will announce the winners in the 15 September edition.

check out our books, iPhone/iPad Apps and much more on our store.

The winner of a copy of Kahurangi Out West by Gerard Hindmarsh.

Aorere Spring Flower Show

Saturday 30th September Pakawau Hall 1 pm – 4 pm

Admission – Gold Coin I Afternoon tea will be available for $5

Show opens at 1pm and closes at 4pm I All exhibits must be staged by 11am. The hall is open 6pm to 8pm on the Show’s eve and from 9am-11am on Show day.

Entry of exhibits:

There is no entry fee for exhibits. Each exhibit is to be accompanied by a small card with the class number on one side and the exhibitors name on the reverse. Exhibitors should make their own card; some blank cards may be available when entries are received.

Officials: President: Lois Benjamin. Secretary: Gaye Benjamin.

SECTION 1: NARCISSUS

Trumpets (Trumpets to be as long or longer than perianth)

1 1 bloom, all yellow

2 3 blooms, all yellow

3 1 bloom, white

4 3 blooms, white

5 1 bloom, white perianth, coloured trumpet

6 3 blooms, white perianth, coloured trumpet

7 1 bloom, yellow perianth, trumpet lighter

8 3 blooms, distinct types

Large Cups (Cups more than half but less than equal length of perianth)

9 1 bloom, all yellow

10 3 blooms, all yellow

11 1 bloom, white perianth, cup yellow

12 3 blooms, white perianth, cup yellow

13 1 bloom, yellow perianth, cup red or red tinged

14 3 blooms, yellow perianth, cup red or red tinged

15 1 bloom, white perianth, cup red or red tinged

16 1 bloom, white

17 3 blooms, white

18 1 bloom, perianth white, cup pink

19 1 bloom, not classified above

20 3 blooms, distinct

Small Cups (Cup less than half length of perianth)

21 1 bloom, any colour

22 3 blooms, one variety

23 3 blooms,

Rules:

There will be no first prize unless there are two entries and no second unless there are three or more. However, the judges may override this rule and can also decline to award prizes where exhibits are not of sufficient merit.

Flowers, fruit, vegetables and pot plants must be grown by the exhibitor. Other exhibits must be of the work of the exhibitor, although personal photographs can be commercially printed.

Donations of saleable items (produce, baking etc) are gratefully accepted on the day for a sales table to help support the Show.

SECTION 9: INTERMEDIATE (AGED 8-10 YEARS)

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To save space, please use postcard size photos (15 x 10cm) for all categories except class 198. A narrow mounting for pinning on wall is preferred.

Prizes will be presented at the show for: Most points in each section, Champion bloom, Most outstanding decorative exhibit, Most outstanding handiwork.

AGM NOTICES

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

FRIENDS of Cobb welcome all to their AGM, Friday 22 September, Onekaka Hall. 11am for a cuppa, meeting start 11.30am.

TAKAKA Squash Club AGM, Monday 18 September, upstairs mezzanine area of GBSRF, 5.30pm. Everyone welcome. Secretary, Sharon McConnon.

TĀKAKA Playcentre AGM, Saturday 23 September at 10am.

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.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

THORPE Meredith Maria

13.08.73 - 1.09.23

Dearly loved wife of Jonathan and loved mother of Amarah, Malakai and Aynsley.

Loved daughter of Roger and Aynsley Langford, loved by Campbell and Ruth, Fleur and Josh and families. Loved daughter in-law of Richard and Leentje Thorpe and all the family from Ellis Creek Farm. “We thank God for your life Meredith, although you would have loved longer, you are now at peace and with Jesus. See you there one day!”

All welcome to attend Meredith’s memorial service at Pōhara Hall on Saturday, September 16th, at 1pm. (You are welcome to bring a plate of food to share).

CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

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

RSC $8,000 Community Grant now open to applicants. Please call into the Country Store for an application form. Closes midday 29 September 2023. Ph 525 9113.

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

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

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited

Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com

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

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

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

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

BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

SENIORNET workshop: Video meetings online with others – groups of friends, family or colleagues. 11 am, Thursday 21 September, at the St John Rooms at the Rec Centre.

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

GOLDEN Bay Community Board meeting will meet in Collingwood at 1pm on Monday 11 September at the

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.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing 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.

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.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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 1620.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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

GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS

- Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products

- Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products 525 8677

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.

LISA Williams, registered medical herbalist, herbal apothecary, iridology analysis, reflexology, reiki master. www. goldenbayiridology.com Ph 525 6150, 027 451 9797. LOLLY Dadley-Moore. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, professional supervision. Ph 027 338 9504, inbodyhealth.co.nz

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

goldenbaycarpetcleaners@gmail.com

Ben and Ashleigh James

021 987 671

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Your Local Trusted Sparkys

New Homes Renovations Commercial Solar & Batteries Lighting Heating

OFFICE@JAZZELECTRICS.CO.NZ 0204 0233 331 OFFICE@JAZZELECTRICS.CO.NZ

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 Retro fitting

 Balustrades

 Window Reputty

 Mirrors

 Fly Screens

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Ph: 0274109105 E: mohuaglass@gmail.com

Takaka Hospice Shop

FIXED TERMASSISTANT SHOP

MANAGER

For over 30 years Nelson Tasman Hospice has been a part of our community, providing compassionate palliative care to patients and whanau. Our vision is “To Care Always”, and our shops play a key fundraising role, ensuring we deliver on that vision.

Our Takaka store is looking for a passionate and energetic part-time Assistant Manager over the busy summer period. This position is fixed term, start date as soon as possible up to the end of March 2024. The hours will be 20 per week, as per the 7 day a week roster. You must be able to work weekends and over the Christmas, New Year holiday period. It would be ideal if you had the flexibility to work additional hours to provide cover, as required.

No two days will be the same in this role. From coordinating volunteers to sorting, pricing and preparing donations for sale to merchandising the store, handling customer queries and answering the phone this is a dynamic role which will require energy, enthusiasm and an eye for detail.

Ideally you will have some previous charity shop or retail experience, however most important is that you’re a team player, with strong communication skills who is willing to learn. Full training will be given.

Dealing with the public on a daily basis, you will represent the Hospice with pride, and will be aligned to our core value; Respect and Dignity, Advocacy, Compassion, Quality, and Trust.

So if you’re energetic, friendly, and keen to be join a respected organisation making a difference in your community, apply now!

A full copy of the Job Description and instructions to make your application go to our website or employment app. https://nth.prolorus.app/vacancies

Applications will be open until we fill this role, however we will commence interviews as soon as suitable applications are received.

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

TO rent, three-bedroom house plus sleepout and shed, in town. Beautiful old villa plus large garden. Non smoking. $500/ week. Ph 027 412 7176.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia

SEEKING secure parking Pakawau area for EV. Ability to charge helpful. Ph 027 645 9378.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Support Worker/Coach

Start as casual 16 hours (+ sleepovers & weekends)

Veterinary Clinic Receptionist

The Rural Service Centre is a local, farmer owned co-operative consisting of a Veterinary Clinic and Country Store, based in Takaka , Golden Bay. Our primary focus is on providing our members and customers with a comprehensive range of products and services. We are an independent local business that has a strong focus on supporting the Golden Bay community.

Our mixed practice Vet Clinic is looking for a new team member to join our friendly RSC family. This position is part-time, 32 hours per week.

Key attributes we are looking for are:

• A positive attitude, can-do approach

• A team player

• Excellent communication skills, both telephone and in person

• Ability to thrive in an often-challenging work environment

• High level attention to detail

• A good level of computer literacy will be essential

Some understanding or experience of farming and owning or looking after pets would be an advantage but is not essential.

To apply for this position, please mail your CV with a covering letter to Vanessa Harwood at the Rural Service Centre clinic.manager@rsc.co.nz

Applications close Wednesday 20th 2023

Customer Services O cer

Part time - 9.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday

Takaka Service Centre

Are you a Customer Services super-star?

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

• Here is your chance to be the face and voice of Tasman District Council and broaden your customer service skills

• Base salary plus 6.2% benefits package plus health insurance and your birthday off

A typical day:

If you love variety this job will suit you. You can be front of house greeting somebody one minute, cash receipting the next, working on the phones, helping customers with difficult queries, or responding to emails.

There is also the chance to broaden your horizons as you continue your career in our Service Centre working on the AA counter and producing Land Information Memorandum.

There is a lot to learn, and we provide comprehensive on-the-job training.

Things you will be proud of:

You will be proud of providing a high quality, professional response and adding value when answering customers enquiries.

The boxes you will need to tick:

You will be energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to providing customer service excellence.

Experience in a similar customer service environment or AA role would be a distinct advantage.

Being calm under pressure with good problem-solving skills will be the key to success in this position, along with your sharp and well-honed computer skills.

The Rewards

At Council we offer:

• A supportive culture within a fun and professional team.

• A unique benefits package that you can customise to your preferences, with a selection of extra leave, cash pay-out and additional superannuation contributions

• Health insurance

• A day off on your birthday!

Great things are happening in the Tasman District - come and join our team! Tasman District Council - Home If this sounds like you, apply now!

You can view the full details, and submit your application online at careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8988 Ref. 6428999 Applications close 13 September 2023

GARAGE SALES

Raz Zulfiqar 021 0247 1595 HOME

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606

$1,425,000

THE BAY LIFESTYLE WITH INCOME

2 36ha

A Golden opportunity to own a lifestyle block, residence and commercial building

View by prior appointment only

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.

EVENTS

TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

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

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

THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

GARAGE sale. Furniture, clothing, books, TV, toys, lego, outdoor plants, electronic keyboards and much more. Also workshop/farming equipment: 2018 Honda Fourtrax TRX420, new Hansa C7 chipper, saw bench, lathe, quad bike sprayer, farm gates, Honda water pump, electric fence units, tools, calf feeders, 300l water trough and more. 15 Tukurua Road, Saturday and Sunday 10am onwards.

GARAGE sale. Saturday 9 September, 9am-2pm, 76 Bishop Road, Parapara. All sorts from combining two houselots. Working older oven, drink cooler, tall wee drawers, good queen mattress, wooden bassinet, TV, heater, old stretchers, linen, kitchen bits, etc.

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. Final Saturday curry night this weekend, 5-7.30pm, to avoid disappointment bookings recommended. Saturday pizza nights start 30 September. 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. Weekend pizza special this Saturday and Sunday only.

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

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.

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING, 2pm. Speaker: Mr Paul Sangster.

THE BIG LATCH ON MOHUA, 10-11.30am, Wholemeal Café. Raising awareness for breastfeeding mamas in Golden Bay. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and their supporters are welcome. Ph Callie 027 290 5220.

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

FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

“TEA AND TALK”, Old School Café 10.30am. Tea and coffee no charge. All welcome. Ph Joyce 524 8364.

LATER EVENTS

TENNIS OPEN DAY. Park Avenue, Saturday 16 September. Gear and coaching provided. Come and have a go! Please see our advert on page 18.

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

UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS...

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

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

STARTS TODAY! Monday-Wednesday-Friday-ongoing, 1011am. Morning Movement Ritual, slow stretch exercise, on floor, bring mat. The church hall, Tasman St, Collingwood. Donation $5 minimum. Ph Kathy Lunzman 027 495 2080.

SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

COME TO THE DANCING BRUSH EXPERIENCE. 11am-2pm, Senior Citizens' Hall (back of stone church), Commercial St, Tākaka. Become the brush, your mission is to listen and follow. No experience necessary. Bring: a journal, brushes (optional), $45. Contribution. Please pre-register with Kathy Lunzman 027 495 2080. Thank you.

UPCOMING

/ Mea pakiri haere

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

“Voices from the Fox”

U3A welcomes Nigel Costley, author of Teak and Tide, a history of the ship Edwin Fox, now on public display in Picton. Nigel will tell us stories of the characters associated with it and the astonishing varied career of the boat itself, and how it was narrowly saved from destruction.

Senior

Keeping maize systems pro table

systems pro table

Friday 22 September, 10.30am

All welcome. Non-members a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023

TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023

Time:

Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Time:

Friday 8th September

Where: The Mussel Inn, 1259 Takaka Collingwood Highway, Takaka

Where: The Mussel Inn, 1259 Takaka Collingwood Highway, Takaka

Where: The Mussel Inn, 1259 Takaka Collingwood Highway, Takaka

You are invited to come along to a maize silage discussion hosted by Pioneer.

You are invited to come along to a maize silage discussion hosted by Pioneer.

You

4:00 Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (M)

7:30 Barbie (PG)

Saturday 9th

Join Pioneer’s Matt Dalley, Farm Systems Manager and Paige Abernethy, Area Manager for the Tasman region, to discuss the below topics:

Join Pioneer’s Matt Dalley, Farm Systems Manager and Paige Abernethy, Area Manager for the Tasman region, to discuss the below topics:

• Farm Systems

• Farm Systems

• Why does Maize work?

• Why does Maize work?

• Fall Army Worm

• Fall Army Worm

• How to manage your maize stack

• Fall Army Worm

• How to manage your maize stack

• The importance of Inoculant

2:00 Fashion Parade (see website for details)

3:30 Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist (M)

• How does Maize t into my system?

• How does Maize t into my system?

• How to manage your maize stack

• The importance of Inoculant

• 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.

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

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

RSVP by 8th of September to Takaka

RSVP by 8th September to Takaka Store 03 525 7891, Heck 027 590 7502, Sam 027 614 2521

** SEATS ARE LIMITED, RSVP ONLY **

Helping grow the country

7:30 Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2023 (G) $20/$15

Sunday 10th

4:30 The Ladykillers (G) Classic Cinema

7:30 The Miracle Club (PG) Final

WedneSday 13th

5:30 Barbie (PG)

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Thu 14th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

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

Wed 20th AUSTEN FOUND - The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen - an entirely improvised musical. $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

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Valid from Friday 8 until Tuesday 12 September

Friday: Light winds. Fine and becoming warm for a time in the afternoon

Saturday: Light winds gradually tending northerly. Fine at first but high cloud increasing from afternoon

Sunday: Northerlies becoming strong in coastal areas and freshening elsewhere. Drizzly showers developing and turning to heavier rain later

Monday: Northerlies with rain soon easing to a few showers and fine breaks as winds tend lighter westerly

Tuesday: West to southwest winds, strong and gusty west and northwest of Parapara. Snow showers over Kahurangi, and briefly the Takaka Hill, but just the odd shower elsewhere

School holiday childcare at Tess' Place

• On both weeks of the school holidays (not Mondays).

• Tess the Clown day on 26 September.

• Aged four up.

Tess' Place feedback -

"My kids LOVE going to Tess' Place... They always have a smile on their face and are full of great stories about what they've been up to, and they always ask if they can go back again the next day." - Amy

Contact Tess James on 027 362 5598, tess.james@xtra.co.nz

Paddy’s Big Catch

St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Collingwood

is celebrating its

150th anniversary

on 22nd October 2023 (Labour Weekend)

Bishop Steve Maina will preach at a thanksgiving service in the church commencing at 10.30am, followed by lunch & reminiscences in the hall. Anyone in the community interested in joining usplease register by calling/texting 020 4165 4596 by 20th September.

Tea & Talk

Programmes to listen out for:

Lyrical Lounge

Kawana Hemi presents some of his favorite Hip-Hop and RnB, along with other sweet tunes from the last 40 years. Lyrical Lounge is taking a break, but we hope to see Kawana returning to Fresh FM soon.

Majesty of Darkness

A selection of the finest Heavy Metal, presented by His Majesty of Darkness. Airs Friday nights at 8:00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Become a Friend of Fresh

I look forward to sharing - at The Courthouse Café Wednesday 20 September from 1-3pm Friday

- Fresh FM, the Top of The South’s Community Access Radio Station, is supported by our generous funders, and the local businesses who sponsor the great shows created right here in our Fresh FM studio’s. You can help keep this local asset on air by joining our supporters club, Friends of Fresh. For just $30 a year you can directly contribute to the running costs of this not for profit station and put yourself into the draw for some great prizes. Head to our website, www.freshfm.net and click Become a Supporter

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IN

KOTINGA, Long Plain Road

Where The Grass is Greener Offers Over

Located 6 mins from Takaka Township, over the Kotinga bridge you will find this generous 8,684m2 rural block So, what would you do here? This is an opportunity to own a generous sized freehold block and secure it for future generations - so put the wheels in motion now Grab your gumboots and get in touch we would love to show you around

JUST LISTED 1

SLEEPING BEACH BEAUTY O/O $800,000

POHARA, 17 Pohutukawa Place

Located near the historic Bainham Store, this property has had substantial renovation The home has three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, dining and a large lounge heated by a wood fire With some TLC, you will have a lovely home With 2,169m2 there’s plenty of scope to live off the land Plus, there’s a small paddock for a few sheep Contact me to arrange a viewing and for further details on this neat rural property

James Mackay 027 359 0892 james@goldenbayproperty com

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Jana McConnon 021

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, bring your imagination as to what you could do with it! Give me a call today.

You heard it here first –1.2Ha of land, a solid home, multiple sheds & fenced paddocks, all within a safe walk to Pohara Beach. Do not let this once in a lifetime opportunity pass you by. We can picture your family here! Call us to arrange a private viewing and for all the info. James

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

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

TAKAKA, 3 Denton Way

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

POHARA, 93 Selwyn Street

A Rare Find In The Country Asking Price $575,000

BAINHAM, 1802 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd