The GB Weekly - 15 September 2023

Families valued on Fun Day

There are a myriad of ways to understand the importance of mental wellbeing, one undeniable truth being the connection of mind to body and spirit. Our worlds are painted with the colours that filter through the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that we hold of ourselves and the world around us. It is through the canvas of our minds that we experience our physical, social, and spiritual health.

The way we approach the challenges that life has to offer us, and the way we relate to others, is determined by our mental health. To know ourselves and our minds is to gain a sense of autonomy over the choices we make and the consequences we face. When confronted with challenges in our lives, we often overlook the power of choice that lies in our hands. How we perceive the challenge, how we support ourselves through it, and the willingness to receive support can determine how we navigate a way forward.

Golden Bay’s community spirit showed its strength in numbers at the Whānau Fun Day held at the Rec Park Centre on Sunday.

Cait Tomlinson, manager of the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust (GBWCT), was integral in organising the occasion with her capacity for networking. “It’s about promoting services that are available to whānau.”

The well-attended event was instigated by Te Kotahi o te Tauihu Charitable Trust, headed by Dr Lorraine Eade in partnership with Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Bays Primary Health, Hāpai te Hauora (Māori Public Health), Golden Bay Community Health (GBCH), and other community services.

Lorraine lives in Blenheim and has organised the whānau fun days in Blenheim, Nelson, and Motueka; this was her first event in Mohua.

“It’s a big turnout. We just help facilitate the community response to wellbeing... bringing the community organisations together. The kaupapa is whānau wellbeing. It’s wider than just health.”

Children were scooting around the

gymnasium enjoying the three bouncy castles, when Lorraine called them together for an egg and spoon race. In lieu of eggs, police tennis balls were used. Members of the police force were present, as were Fire and Emergency.

Te Ataarangi facilitators Anne Harvey and Chrissy Piper were promoting te reo Māori with puppets and word games.

Community agencies had information leaflets and plenty of free giveaways at the stalls set up in the conference room.

Smokefree representative Brooke Stilwell came from Nelson, “I have come today to connect [with whānau] about the effects of smoking and vaping.”

Brooke encouraged stall visitors to fill out a survey, designed to collect data on what the community want to see for hauora (health and wellbeing for all).

“Do they want to see more events like this? Do they want to see more smokefree incentives? Hāpai te Hauora (Māori Public Health) have funding to support communities for any events.”

Cancer Society representative Cyndy Smith

offered free tubes of sunscreen, $75 discount vouchers for skin spot checks, and information leaflets related to all types of cancer and the support available.

The GBWCT Youth Habitat and Heartland Services staff were all in attendance, with a table full of information leaflets and a grazing platter of fresh fruit. Two of their husbands, Joel Stevens and Dylon Bradbury, volunteered their day to man the free sausage sizzle, made possible by donations of food from FreshChoice.

Youth health nurse Caroline Jones and Kelly Rogers from GBCH were present in their roles as Well Child nurses. They were promoting meningococcal immunisations and dental health, giving away free toothbrushes and mini toothpastes for children. Youth health products such as sanitary items proved to be in demand. Both agreed the day had been “a fabulous turnout”.

Rosie Whittaker, also from GBCH, was busy doing adult health checks such as blood pressure and heart rate.

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To embrace a healthier way is to improve the quality of our own lives. Though maintaining better mental health never stops, it often begins with one simple action, decision, or conversation. We can skillfully employ strategies that enhance our mental wellbeing and in taking our mental health seriously, we can prevent further or ongoing distress.

To create a healthy state of mind is to carefully select the ingredients that propel us to better health, be it honesty, courage, humility, compassion, gratitude, connection, or some other quality that meets our needs. We can prioritise activities and interactions that enhance our physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. This could be time in nature, family and friend connections, creative pursuits, or cultural and spiritual upliftment.

Taking responsibility for our own wellbeing requires a willingness to embrace the new, and at times replace the old which is gathering mould. We don’t have to embark on the journey of better mental health alone, in fact, we often require connection and support to keep our fires lit when life feels dim or dull.

We are often conditioned to collective views on mental health that...

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Children gathered for an egg and spoon race in the gym of the Rec Park Centre at the Whānau Fun Day held last Sunday Photo: Ronnie Short.

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Advance Care Planning

What matters most to you when you think about your health changing?

How would you communicate your wishes, values and preferences to the health care team and your loved ones? What health care would you want, or not want, if you were unable to talk?

An Advance Care Plan is one way of capturing these decisions. Come along to an information session with Mary-Ann Hardcastle from Nelson Bays Primary Health, have your questions answered and access some of the resources available to you.

Introduction to Advance Care Plans workshops (45 mins)

NELSON and RICHMOND

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - 1pm-2pm

Richmond Age Concern, 62 Oxford St

Wednesday 1 November 2023 - 1pm-2pm Nelson Age Concern, 18 Bridge St

MOTUEKA

Wednesday 20 September 2023 - 1pm-2pm

Motueka Community House, 9 Greenwood St

Tuesday 31 October 2023 - 1pm-2pm

Motueka Over-50s Club, 10 Pah St

Thursday 16 November 2023 - 11am & 2pm Motueka Library, 32 Wallace St

Māori Language Week an open book

Tākaka Memorial Library hosted the local Te Ataarangi dropin te reo Māori session on Monday, to mark the beginning of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Carolyn Roberts, branch librarian, said, “We are doing various things for Māori Language Week, and we thought it’d be nice to have a relaxed conversation space for people to meet.”

Anne Harvey agreed to hold the informal session in the library for the occasion. She facilitates a drop-in group every Monday from 10am-12pm at Golden Bay Community Arts Council office on Commercial Street.

The welcoming space was open to anyone who wanted to

join in or just listen, and comprised a group of 15 people with varying levels of reo. Anne relayed she is very happy about the community of speakers growing in Mohua. She encourages people to create spaces to speak the language, regardless of how much or how little reo they have.

Further to the drop-in conversation group, the library displayed a magnetic board with sets of te reo Māori words and phrases for visitors to leave a message.

The library’s collection of language books was on display, as were posters with local place names, titled “Learn to Pronounce Local Tasman Place Names”. As an example, Aorere: instead of “Oh re rry”, try saying “Oww reh reh”.

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A few of the participants practise speaking te reo Māori at Takaka library on Monday, as part of Te Wiki o te reo Māori. Photo: Supplied.

Mental Health Awareness Week

...perpetuate discrimination and stigma, minimise and shame distress, all standing in the way of receiving support. This is where the importance of reaching out becomes paramount so that any issues arising can be addressed before they progress.

Along with self-responsibility, we can choose to take responsibility to check in with those around us, upholding the importance of mental wellbeing and making time for the often small and simple things that can gradually make a change to our states of mind. The more we begin to share our thoughts and feelings with those we trust, the more we can collectively create a culture that embraces challenges with strength and hope of resolution.

Ngā mihi nui,

The team at Te Whare Mahana, Community Mental Health. He toa taumata rau - Courage has many resting places

Mā te Mārama, Ka matau.

Mā te matau, Ka ora.

Through listening, comes knowledge.

Through knowledge, comes understanding.

Through understanding, comes wisdom. Through wisdom, comes wellbeing.

If you or anyone you know is requiring mental health support, please contact:

• Te Whare Mahana, Golden Bay Community Mental Health Service 03 525 7647 For mental health support nationwide: free phone or text 1737 to reach a trained counsellor

• The Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757

• Healthline: 0800 611 116

• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 or LifeLync (Nelson/Tasman only): 03 548 2400

• 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787) or chat online at www.whatsup.co.nz

• Youthline: 0800 37 66 33 or txt 234 or talk@youthline.co.nz or webchat https://www.youthline.co.nz/ Alcohol and Drug Addiction Helpline: 0800 787 797

• Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389

IN BRIEF

Fairy tales in the shadow of AI

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Beyond the edges there is a place that we can meet. There be the Wyrd sisters, there be the cave of wonders, and yes alright I concede, "there be dragons". The place I refer to is, of course, the world of story.

So runs the introduction to Ian Kenneth Brown, in his own words. IKB will tell his stories as the featured guest at Golden Bay Live Poets Society this month.

There is no better place to curl up and listen to stories than in front of the fire at the Mussel Inn. And why is it important that you come and let these stories lodge in your heart? Well, says Ian, because...

"Real stories are getting thin on the ground these days, we storytellers (you and me) are a dying breed. Let’s raise the revolutionary flag of inventiveness once more, crack the eggshell of imagination and wade into places, and times, that have never been here again and will possibly always not yet have been there."

Ian is a trained clown, a teacher in remission, ordained druid, a weaver of fantabulous, nebulaic, far-fetched ephemera (a storyteller), a poet, a trainee daddy and is deeply in love with the nature of Aotearoa.

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DOWN TO EARTH: Subtropicals

As our climate warms, it is getting easier to grow subtropical fruits like avocados here in the Bay. In New Zealand, only Northland technically counts as the subtropics.

Subtropical fruits originate from subtropical areas of the world: America has given us papaya, avocado, pineapple, guava, and feijoa. Asia gave us citrus and bananas. Closer to home, Australia supplied us macadamias. The environment these crops come from is the forest ecosystem. One thing they have in common is that most of these fruits don’t cope well with low temperatures, especially frosts. Most subtropical fruits are evergreen woody perennials. Some occupy the subcanopy, like avocados, while further down the shrub layer includes citrus. Also in the shrub layer are bananas, though they are herbaceous perennials. Vines that climb into the canopy include passionfruit. On the ground floor are pineapples. When growing these fruits, it works best to replicate their natural ecosystem.

Establishment

Land with little vegetation is best planted in pioneer species that create a sheltered microclimate essential for establishing subtropicals. Good examples include natives like kānuka, māhoe (whiteywood), tree ferns, and pittosporums. Legumes tagasaste/tree lucerne ( Cytisus proliferus ) and buttercup bush ( Senna multiglandulosa ) and even gorse also supply valuable nitrogen. These pioneers also serve by providing carbon in the form of mulch when they are strategically pruned and chipped, as subtropicals grow.

Where there are already natives and other tree cover, especially those in the legume family like the Acacia species, then cutting tracks through on the contour, and making light wells within for subtropicals to be planted, is ideal.

Those with sloping topography have an advantage with unlikelihood of frosts. Creation of terraces often enables easier management, or swales can be made for individual or clump plantings. Both swales and terraces help to hold much-needed woody mulch. Woody

mulch is very important to offer a deep litter layer mimicking forest floor where fungi support the exchange of nutrients to forest plants, in this case subtropical fruit. Inoculate with litter from a mature forest.

Most subtropicals prefer free-draining soil. Feijoas can handle heavier soil. On heavy soils it is best to create mounds to lift roots and avoid potential root diseases. Even better is building hugelkultur mounds, by laying softwood tree trunks (eg Pinus species) and branches (eg māhoe), followed by manure, greens, topsoil, woody compost and mulch. Allow two months to settle before planting.

On a map or with stakes, mark out spaces for larger trees to go, based on their mature size. Allow more room to plant in between with smaller trees and shrubs. Take into consideration requirements for warmth, shelter, fertility, and light.

Subtropical fruits

These are suited to the subcanopy:

Avocados (Persea americana) need six- to ten-metre spacing. Select different varieties for good pollination, almost year-round harvesting, dwarf habit and Phytophthora resistance (main cause of root disease).

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) and custard apple (Annona reticulata) grow like avocados.

White sapote ( Casimiroa edulis) grow up to six metres and are easily propagated from stone.

Bananas are evergreen rhizomatous softwooded perennials. Misi Luki is the most popular disease-resistant ladyfinger-type banana grown in New Zealand. Prefer allround shelter, sunshine, organic material, and extra watering when dry. After fruiting from September to November, cut down the banana stem to encourage new suckers.

Macadamias like good sun and shelter, preferring moist, free-draining soil, but are salt intolerant. Grow more than two varieties for better pollination.

Loquat (Eriobotryna japonica) like sunny to partial-shade situations. Fairly hardy, tolerating some salt and wind. Juicy yellow fruit ripen November to December.

Shrub layer:

Citrus species: orange, grapefruit, mandarin,

lemon, and lime grow best in full sun, but handle part-shade. Orange and grapefruit need five to seven metres apart, while others, four metres.

American papaw (Asimina triloba), babaco ( Carica pentgona ), mountain pawpaw or papaya ( Carica pubescens ) and mountain papaya (Vasconcellea pubescens) are all very frost prone. Like deep, moist soils.

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) are fairly hardy, preferring warm, sunny position and deep, free-draining soils.

Tamarillo ( Cyphomandra betacea ) and casana (Solanum cajanumense) require frostfree, sheltered conditions to thrive. With large leaves they handle partial shade. Prune after harvest.

Feijoa ( Feijoa sellowiana) and strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) both handle some shade but like full sun. Strawberry guava are the most frost sensitive.

Ground layer:

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) grows best in sunny to semi-shade, sheltered situations. Like bromeliads, they do better in well-drained, fertile soil.

Dragon fruit ( Hylocereus undatus ) – like many cacti – don't like wet feet, so choose a drier spot, in part shade. A hothouse is most suitable.

Pepino ( Solanum muricatum ) are frostsensitive, sprawling shrubs, producing melonlike fruits.

Cape gooseberry (Physalis Peruviana) grows like pepino.

Passionfruit (Passiflora spp.) are a short-term plant, liking a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, free-draining soil.

Support plants:

In amongst the subtropical orchard, various beneficial plants can be grown to provide additional support with fertility (eg clovers and comfrey), insect attraction (eg nasturtium and oregano), and diversity of different yields (eg Urenika potatoes, ginger, turmeric, and lemongrass).

For more information on what's available in New Zealand check out https://www.edible. co.nz and https://www.subtropica.co.nz/ catalogue.

Subtropical feijoas and citrus nestled under buttercup bush and tagasaste. Photo: Sol Morgan.

Slow cooking: less haste, more taste

JOYCE WYLLIE

A slow cooker is a very useful tool in our home, especially during springtime on the farm.

Days are full, with less time fiddling in the kitchen as I am feeding lambs as well as family. Slow cooking is not new; generations ago it was done using a straw box. A pot of food brought to boiling point was then insulated deep in a big box of hay. Taking about three times longer than usual stove cooking, slowly the captured heat completed the cooking process.

My grandmother cooked many meals in a wood-fired oven damped down to low, which is another effective slow cooker. Mum had a heavy green-and-white cast iron stew pot that she used on the stovetop on very low heat. But my well-used slow cooker is an electric crockpot, given to us as a wedding present 26 years ago. The accompanying recipe book is now tatty, but the crockpot is still a valued appliance, in operation most weeks. I haven’t tried baking cakes in it or waiting nine hours for porridge to thicken, but it is great for cooking steamed puddings, creamy

rice puddings, soups, and meat dishes. Meatloaf with a tomato sauce over it goes well, and I find that roasts – whether wild pork or mutton – don’t dry out so much as when roasted in an oven, and gravy is still good. My crockpot produces many winter soups, but I can’t give a reliable recipe as each brew differs depending on what is in the fridge or the garden. I start with a homemade stock by boiling bones, then add vegetables, barley, and lentils or split peas, which creates a healthy, economical meal after a few hours of slow cooking. Even cheap, chewier cuts of meat make a good stew when cooked long and low in the crockpot with seasonings and vegetables. Set at breakfast time, it means

tasty tea is sorted. This is an easy recipe for a special meal with not many dishes to clean up.

Beef Stroganoff

1kg chuck steak, cut into thin strips.

Toss meat in 2 Tbsp flour, with 1 tsp salt.

Fry in 2 Tbsp of hot oil in a frying pan.

Transfer to crockpot and add: 2 cloves of peeled and crushed garlic, 200gm sliced mushrooms, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 cup beef stock, 3 Tbsp tomato paste.

Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (or high 5 to 6 hours).

In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir through one 300ml carton of sour cream. Serve with noodles and vegetables.

DOG

Slow cooking means dinner can be prepared at breakfast time, with a tastier result. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.

GREY MATTERS

It has been a while since Grey Power reported to you on issues particularly relevant to seniors in New Zealand, so here is a roundup of the current situation, with some background.

Our zone, the Top of the South, continues to try to advance the federation’s adoption of positions that reflect current problems and their solutions. At the federation AGM, remits were passed on rest home room provision, Treaty of Waitangi recognition, housing affordability and local government provision, mobility device regulations, and raising the cash asset threshold for the accommodation supplement. We were unsuccessful in requesting a policy on climate change. Although the effects of this on many seniors due to flooding and other events are obvious, not all associations agree. Some think it is not real, and others think it is a conspiracy. All that our zone can do is keep educating members on the urgency of this issue. The federation board will nevertheless develop a policy anyway.

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election, the national health system will finally settle on a reorganised system, as current decision makers often have their hands tied while they wait.

Speaking of elections, the recent letter in The GB Weekly announcing Meet the Candidates sessions in Collingwood and Tākaka on 1 October has been organised and bears a reminder here. This has proven to be a useful exercise in the past, largely due to local voters providing good questions and giving candidates polite attention as they answered. Our intention is to see that Golden Bay retains its mana as an upholder of democratic process again this time. Those on our Grey Power mailing list have already received a list of questions for candidates relevant to issues affecting seniors, that they may choose to use. They involve the issues that Grey Power has been lobbying about during the previous year.

Penny Ashton improvises Austen

The drive to gain free dental treatment for all Kiwis is ramping up, with the Greens making it part of their platform and Labour guaranteeing it for those under 30. You may recall that Grey Power has been lobbying for free dental and it is clear now that momentum is gaining. While there is a preventive argument for Labour not covering seniors yet, it would be a next obvious step.

Among other medical issues, we had our yearly interview with Otago medical students. Most of these students were from urban backgrounds and the situation in the countryside for patients was often quite elucidating for them. As usual, they were encouraged to consider general practice in a rural area, particularly ours. We have also had meetings with the District Health Board (DHB), where the usual issues of difficulty of maintaining care were raised. Strong statements were made about the DHB using self-reporting to improve the sometimespatchy delivery of services. We can only hope that after the

We have called for action from those politicians we visited to acknowledge and fix:

• the high cost of living for low-income households, including older people whose only income is from New Zealand superannuation or who have very little extra income, the many health system problems resulting in health inequity, access issues to affordable accommodation, financial security now and in the future for older people. Get your questions prepared. Accommodation is of course a current issue here with the recent denial of a pensioner housing plan by the Tasman District Council (TDC) at the last hurdle. We intend to take this up with the mayor at our regular meeting with him later this month. A critical issue is finding land that TDC considers suitable, as everything else seems to be in place. We can’t let another opportunity slip away when so many seniors in the Bay are being forced to shift away through lack of choice here.

ARTS COUNCIL UPDATE

Welcome to the first edition of the arts council’s monthly column. Our hope is this will be a space where the arts council and arts workers can communicate with the wider community.

The column will be curated by new arts worker Gary Smith, and his contact details are found below if you wish to provide feedback.

There have recently been several articles (and a radio show) introducing the new arts worker role. I have spent the last six weeks connecting with artists and community institutions with the intention of gaining understanding of what art looks like in the Bay.

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I'm really appreciating the passion and commitment of the artists I have met so far and would love to be connecting with more practitioners from the diversity of art forms present in the Bay, including the poets, songwriters, and sound-scapers, weavers, dancers, carvers and the like.

In particular, I am interested in knowing of any regular instances where artists gather, whether to share their art form or connect as a group.

For all things legal.

Bay Art is the next significant event on the Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC) calendar. This year, the team are asking for artists to pre-register either online (there is a link on the GBCAC Facebook page) or using the physical form, which will be available from the arts council offices (24 Commercial St, Tākaka) within the next two weeks. Key dates for this year’s event are:

Intake Day: between 1pm and 5.30pm on Wednesday 18 October (delivery of artworks to the venue in preparation for curation).

Opening Night: early evening on Friday 29 October.

Exhibition viewing: Saturday 21-Sunday 29 October (Golden Bay High School, 10am-4pm, gold coin entry).

Claire and the Bay Art crew would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the community’s ongoing support of the event.

If you have any events (including exhibitions, performances, and workshops) coming up, please feel free to contact me with details or if you need support.

Email artsworkermohua@gmail.com or ph 021 0277 8363.

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“Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen” tours the length and breadth of New Zealand as the national Arts on Tour NZ tour.

Penny Ashton is New Zealand’s own global comedienne who has been making a splash on the world stage since 2002. She has performed over 1000 solo shows and has sold out from Edinburgh to Edmonton to Tokoroa. For her fifth Arts on Tour NZ Penny is bringing along her most accomplished improvising friend, Lori Dungey (M3GAN, Lord of the Rings, Xena) and her most melodical musical maestro, Jamie Burgess (Canterbury Opera, K Rd Strip, Basil Fawlty), to perambulate the NZ countryside spreading laughter and delightful bonnets as they go. An entirely improvised Austenian Musical. Addicted to Darcy? Lost all Sense and Sensibility? Bonkers for Big Balls?

Well, put down your cross-stitching and join Penny Ashton, Lori Dungey and Jamie Burgess as they swoon, romp, and pianoforte their way through an entirely improvised Austenian Musical.

Charming suitors, meddlesome mothers, tight breeches and surprisingly well-educated girls will all paint a vivid picture in song, dance and passionate handholding. The Mussel Inn, Wednesday 20 September, 8pm. Tickets $20 from Eventfinda.

Fiona Pears Trio at Mussel Inn

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Experience the mesmerising sounds of The Fiona Pears Trio as they take the stage for a spellbinding performance. Led by the virtuoso violinist Fiona Pears, accompanied by pianist Dan Robertson and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall, this gypsy jazz trio is sure to delight.

With their masterful playing and captivating energy, The Fiona Pears Trio will take you on a musical journey, performing both classic tunes and original compositions with a unique and exciting twist.

Don't miss your chance to witness this unforgettable performance by one of the most talented ensembles in the music scene today!

Fiona, along with her amazing band, will captivate you with her passionate and exuberant violin playing. – Nelson Jazz Festival.

Mussel Inn, Wednesday 27 September at 8pm. Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz

Football awards

It's the season to make a racquet

SPECIAL AWARDS GBAFC

Kevin

With tennis season starting in Term 4, the NBS Tennis in Schools programme has been in action around Golden Bay’s primary schools, encouraging kids to get out and give tennis a go.

Tennis club coach Dave Lewis has been running this programme every year for at least 15 years. He believes that promoting tennis early to primary school children has farreaching health benefits.

“Something that New Zealand Tennis has picked up on is that hand and eye coordination has not been that great with kids,” he says.

Since NBS branch manager Dean Lund came on board last year with sponsorship, his decision to continue with it, plus sponsor new gear and balls, is a huge boost for the club.

“This programme is fantastic for kids who may not otherwise be exposed to tennis,” says Dean. “It’s already reflected in the club’s numbers, especially in the junior grade. I think for kids in sport, the benefits flow into other things like work ethic. It’s a really good investment.”

The NBS Tennis in Schools programme also provided information about the Golden Bay Tennis Club Open Day, this Saturday 16 September. Anyone interested can come along without committing to membership and receive an hour of instruction designed at levels according to age groups. Club

“Our goal is to provide the opportunity to play, for anyone in the Bay, of all ages and all levels of tennis,” he explains. “Our main focus is on kids, getting them involved, teaching them how to play, then later giving them opportunities with competitions and more coaching. Every year we get young kids coming to the club, picking up a racket for the very first time, and see them progressing through the summer. This is satisfying and encourages us to keep going.”

Golden Bay Tennis is a small club with around 60 members, a clubhouse and well-maintained courts. Equipment such as rackets and balls are available, along with small nets for the younger players. Membership gives players free access to the clubroom and the courts and access to coaching on Thursdays and Saturdays. Monday is the club social day for adults and Friday is for teens.

“We would love to see more people come and give it a go,” says Shauli. “You only need shoes and the will to try.”

See advertisement on page 18 of this issue.

Golden Bay Tennis Club Open Day: Saturday 16 September, Park Avenue, Tākaka. Email gbtennis@outlook.com, or contact president Shauli Ezroni ph 021 030 0585.

Goals achieved for this year's football

The Golden Bay Association Football Club (GBAFC) Junior and Youth prizegiving was held last Saturday, marking what can only be described as a successful season.

Starting off, we celebrated our Little Kicks, and there was so much to celebrate from the growth on the field with skills. But the standout change was the attitude to get amongst it, to try new things and give it everything. To all our Little Kicks coaches, we sincerely thank you.

Moving from Little Kicks to Junior teams, the common theme was success on the field and the success of the field. From teams who didn't know each other now making new lifelong friends, to teams that pushed themselves to be the best they can.

Many teams often ask their respective coaches for more training, so it's easy to see that we have a great culture in the

club. Our culture was also mentioned by Mainland Football CEO Martin Field-Dodgson in his statement that the work being done in Golden Bay is now being felt down in Christchurch, with clubs trying to achieve the same culture we have created here.

From our new Aorere team being formed and being super amazing and getting great results, boosting football’s popularity in Collingwood and offering more sport out west, to having great pathways to our senior teams, every member is uniquely important to GBAFC.

Every Junior and Youth member should be absolutely proud of themselves and how they represented our community, sponsors, and club.

We also celebrated some special achievements with special awards being given.

The sun was beautiful to celebrate the beautiful game.

ANITA PETERS

Coach Dave Lewis takes students from Motupipi Primary School through basic tennis exercises as part of the NBS Tennis In Schools programme. Photo: Anita Peters. president Shauli Ezroni says they will have the barbeque going and can offer more information about the upcoming tennis season, starting 14 October.

ANITA PETERS

Winter's President's Award recipients: Declan Nalder, Frankie Whiting, George McCuskey. Packard Award for Services to GBAFC: Lea Pouly. Lifetime Member Award: David Lewis, Fred Cucksey.

From flippant fun to haute couture

ANITA PETERS

“A fun event to mark the end of winter” is how Karen Dransfield from the Village Theatre described the whacky fashion show held there on Saturday afternoon.

Last year, they put on their first show, inspired by a documentary titled Frocks and Divas , which was part of a selection of fashion films the theatre had shown. It showcased an event in Tauranga involving members of the public showing off their own outfits.

This year, the Village Theatre’s second fashion parade coincided with New Zealand Fashion Week, as well as with a documentary they were screening about designer and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood. This was followed by the Women’s Adventure Film Tour – a set of short films about empowered and inspired women.

The models and designers flaunted the catwalk with style, and the audience provided plenty of vocal encouragement with loud wolf whistles and cheering. The four categories inspired creative entries, with designs ranging from flippant fun artwear to professional haute couture.

The “Dressy Night Out” brought forth vastly different designs, from those inspired by fire and a cathedral; the

only male model in the show sporting classic “John Brown” menswear; and glamorous retro garments.

The second category, giving a nod to our own Trash Palace recycle/upcycle culture, introduced a number of wild characters. These included “Lily Tomato” wearing an amazing hat; “Felicity Weasel” in another retro number on her way to a swingers party; another partygoer in laid-back Golden Bay gindrinking attire; Kushla strutting a unicorn head; and Rachele Rabbits from Wayward Rabbit sporting a dress dyed with leaves.

“Coats and Boots” was the third category, with one ensemble originating entirely from Trash Palace, right down to the earrings.

Finally, the "Tell a Story” category completed the line-up with a number of interesting concepts. Several outstanding designs were entered by designer Jenny Lyn Walker (locally known as Aroha), including a tiki-inspired garment and another with fantail coat tails. Aroha also modelled some of her creations. Three of her designs won their categories and Aroha herself won the “Majesty” overall title.

Generous prizes for each of the categories were donated by various local businesses.

The line-up of winners, from left: Aroha, (Jenny Lynn Walker) overall event "Adult Majesty" award; Category 3 "Coats and Boots", model Miranda, designer Aroha; Category 1 "Dressy Night Out", model Laura, designer Aroha; Category 2, Trash Palace Refashion Upcycle Recycle, "Felicity Weasel"; Category 4, Tell a story using Fashion Art with "Little Black, White and Red Riding Hood", created by Ruby and Kiva, and also overall event "Junior Majesties". Photo: Anita Peters.

Aroha (far right) in her own design "Whiriwhiri", with a line-up of other of her creations, from left: "Cathedral" modeled by Laura, "Fire" modeled by Miranda, "John Browns Menswear" modeled by Mark. Photo: Anita Peters.

Kushla models an outfit created from jeans, complete with unicorn head, in the Trash Palace Upcycle/ Recycle section.

Photo: Anita Peters.

Kiva and Ruby in their "Little Black, White and Red Riding Hood" collaboration.

Photo: Anita Peters.

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Bricks in the Bay attracted many Lego enthusiasts, while more tamariki joined the continually long line eager have their faces painted by Bonnie Holder.

In amongst the busyness, Tākaka Rugby Club did a roaring

trade selling food, and outside Goodness 2 Go’s wagon produced endless coffees.

Overall, Mohua’s first hauora whānau fun day was deemed a huge success.

“I couldn’t be more happy!” concluded Cait.

Community agencies had information leaflets and plenty of free giveaways at the stalls set up in the conference room. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Bricks in the Bay was a popular space. Photo: Ronnie Short.

The Rec Park Centre gym was full of bouncy castles. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Pet day going right for school play

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE NOTIFICATIONS

Electricity retailers notify their power account holders about planned power outages.

4-6 students from Room 1 in character for

Central Tākaka School students have created a play called Pet Day Gone Wrong, created by Room 1 students and including the whole school. Teacher Shaun Bryant said he “merely edited”.

When The GB Weekly visited last week, a dress rehearsal was in full swing, all actors clearly having a ball. Each child enthusiastically described their role and how they fitted into the story.

Kush Gleeson volunteered an explanation of the process of writing the script, which took a whole term. “We were in groups, and we all did different scenes.” Wielding a mop, he plays the role of school caretaker.

“There’s Mr Dumbfool, which is a teacher who thinks dinosaurs aren’t extinct,” Adam Bellugue offered, on behalf of Ella Bryant who plays that role.

“I play a sarcastic kid,” said Jex Bensemann-Gylstra.

“My character’s name is Norman,” said Phoenix McIntyre. “Norman is a necromancer and has a dragon called Tiddles.”

“I get killed in the play – my pet elephant – he tramples me,” giggled Blue Thompson. Her character is an elephant trainer, Miss Mystique. Snoodles is the elephant, Issac Otten.

Milly Bryant-Murray plays “a doting mum” who has a toddler, Tommy Toddler, played by Timothy Sowman, who says, “I crawl...

upcoming

I have a funny voice and I eat snails.”

Jade Roberst plays “a goat kid who climbs up the goat’s tail”.

“I’m a cat who gets to eat a parrot in the play,” said Skye Bulters. Polly Parrot is played by Izabella O’Sullivan. Revi Thompson was relishing his role. “I’m animal control. I like shooting stuff with my gun.”

Zen Scott is “a rock kid who slips, and drops his pet boulder on the principal’s foot, and later purposely drops the same boulder on the administrator’s foot”.

Iris Mercer plays the principal, Agatha Bumbles. “I’m very nervous and I say, ‘oh pigs’ all the time.”

Adam said, “I’m Child Two which likes to eat candy and kind of likes to climb up goats.”

Hippy and Geoff the Goat are both played by Nico Blake. “I get angry, butt people and chew cud. I’m Hippy, I have a cat. I let a parrot out of its cage... I get pooped on... my cat eats the parrot.”

Regarding the limitations of staging in the classroom, Shaun said, “We’re trying to keep it minimalist. It’s all about the actors. But Kush’s mum is painting us a backdrop.”

Promising to generate giggles, this whole school production will be staged in Room 1 at 2pm on 19 and 20 September, and 5.30pm on 21 September. Entry is by koha, but seats must be reserved by phoning the school 525 9200, mornings only please.

Electricity retailers are companies that sell electricity and send power bills to the power account holder. There are a number of electricity retailers in the Nelson Tasman area including Contact, Meridian, Pulse, Genesis, Nova, Electric Kiwi, and others.

Planned power outages happen when the power is turned off so that maintenance can be done on the power lines.

Electricity retailers will notify account holders affected by a planned power outage about three weeks before it is due to happen.

The notification could be by email, through the post or by text. If you are a power account holder:

Î Make sure your electricity retailer has the correct contact details for you.

Î If there are other people in your household or business who need to receive planned power outage notifications, ask your electricity retailer to add their contact details to your customer records.

Î Check that emails from your electricity retailer don’t get automatically diverted to an email ‘Junk’ folder by mistake.

Î Be aware that sometimes there are two or more planned power outages in a row. Separate notifications will be sent out for each one.

To be notified of planned power outages for a property where you are not the power account holder, find out who the power account holder is and ask them to forward notifications on to you.

If you have a question about this article, contact us at info@networktasman.co.nz

RONNIE SHORT

Central Takaka School years

their

co-created play Pet Day Goes Wrong. Back row, from left: Blue Thompson, Issac Otten, Milly Bryant-Murray, Phoenix McIntyre, Jex Bensemann-Gylstra, Jade Roberst, Nico Blake, Revi Thompson, Iris Mercer. Front row, from left: Kush Gleeson, Timothy Sowman, Adam Bellugue, Ella Bryant, Izabella O'Sullivan, Zen Scott, Skye Bulters.

Photo: Ronnie Short.

BRIDGE RESULTS

6 September. Kotinga Pairs Session 3. N/S: E Bradshaw/R Smith 58.85%; J Harper/A Foreman 53.65%; Visitor/R McDonald 48.96%; E/W: E Donovan/D Perreau 69.38%; P Nelson/P Panzeri 61.88%; H Neill/K Neill 54.38%. H/cap: N/S: E Bradshaw/R Smith 62.60%; J Harper/A Foreman 53.15%; Visitor/R McDonald 49.21%; E/W: E Donovan/D Perreau 75.63%; P Nelson/P Panzeri 60.88%; H Neill/K Neill 51.38%. 8 September. Friday Champs Session 9. H Curtis 62.50%; D McDonald 59.38%; C Browning 59.38%.

AGM NOTICES

TĀKAKA 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.

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

PUPU Hydro Society Inc AGM, 8pm, Thursday 21 September, Tākaka Bowling Club, Hiawatha Lane, Tākaka.

TĀKAKA Squash Club AGM, Monday 18 September, 5.30pm. Everyone welcome. Please note change of venue: now at First National meeting room, 50 Commercial St (rear office). Sharon McConnon, secretary.

COLLECTABLE Vehicle Club AGM, Sunday 1 October at Pakawau Old School Café, 11.30am. Ph Mark 027 430 2454. All welcome.

TARAKOHE Sea Anglers AGM will be held at the Telegraph Hotel, Tākaka on Wednesday 27 September at 7.30pm. Bruce Packard, secretary.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

PŌHARA Bowling Club season for 2023-2024 opening: Sunday 17 September, 1.30pm. Members a plate please. Visitors welcome.

BAINHAM Rural Women raffle winners: Naomi Waugh, whitebait; spring surprise, Noel Baigent; firewood, Trudy Page. Thanks to FreshChoice and everyone who supported us.

“VOICES from the Fox” – an illustrated talk by Nigel Costley,

author of “Teak and Tide”, a history of the ship Edwin Fox, now on public display in Picton. Stories of characters associated with it, and the astonishing caried career of the boat itself, and how it was narrowly saved from destruction. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 22 September, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-U3A members a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

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

$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

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

PROVIDING YOUR REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

non-members $5. Queries to Sally ph 021 145 4836.

LINUX! Can you help with some basics? Ph Roger 021 0243 5822.

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

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

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

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Welcome to Bayleys in the Bay!

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Catherine Swinn as your local licensed salesperson to service your real estate needs in Golden Bay.

Catherine has had a long career in real estate and she has achieved many exceptional milestones. Catherine is also an associate member of the Real Estate Institute and continues to expand her knowledge on an ongoing basis. She is no stranger to the Bay, having spent many happy summer visits here since 1994. Catherine has moved here from the North Island to be closer to her son and twin granddaughters and she looks forward to becoming an active member of the Golden Bay community.

Fancy a cuppa and a chat? Put the jug on and Catherine will bring the Tim Tams!

info@tehapu.co.nz

03 524 8711 www.tehapu.co.nz

Catherine Swinn AREINZ 027 246 9686

catherine.swinn@bayleys.co.nz

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

ANÉL BAKER Physiotherapy at 22 Meihana Street, Tākaka. Ph/txt 021 053 4337. Now available in Collingwood on Mondays.

HEARING Aid Clinic at GB Community Health will be on Thursday 21 September, 1-3pm. Aids checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members (free) and non members ($10). Phone for appointment with M Barker 525 7465 or 021 928 455. 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.

Chiropractor

Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services

ACC registered Provider

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

• Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required

Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

Golden

FootWorks

Landline: 03 525 9228 Cell phone: 027

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

Golden Bay Community Health is a Rural Integrated Health Centre consisting of a Medical Centre, Urgent Care, Allied Health, Community Nursing, Well-Child, Maternity, In-Patients and Aged Residential Care.

We are currently recruiting for the role of:

Nurse Manager - Aged Residential Care (ARC) 1 FTE (negotiable).

Come and join our dynamic and forward-thinking team in beautiful Golden Bay. Golden Bay Community Health is seeking a senior nurse leader with coordination, staff management and clinical skills.

The Nurse Manager - ARC will have a key leadership role within our multidisciplinary team across our integrated service but with operational responsibilities for ARC. This role will have some direct reports.

About you:

• Be a team player who thrives on collaborative leadership

• Have strong strategic management and planning skills

• Have a diverse knowledge of Aged Residential Care

• Take a professional approach and have the ability to inspire and lead the team within a positive team culture

• Have staff management skills

• Have a commitment to ongoing professional development

• Have a commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration

• Have a desire to strive for equity for all patients.

To apply for the role please visit https://www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph

Applications close: 29th September at 5pm.

Customer Services O cer

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

Takaka Service Centre

• Are you a Customer Services super-star?

Golden Bay Community Health is a Rural Integrated Health Centre consisting of a Medical Centre, Urgent Care, Allied Health, Community Nursing, Well-Child, Maternity, In-Patients and Aged Residential Care.

We are currently recruiting for the role of: Aged Residential Care – Coordinator – 0.8 FTE (negotiable)

Come and join our dynamic and forward-thinking team in beautiful Golden Bay. Golden Bay Community Health is seeking a senior nurse leader with coordination, staff management and clinical skills.

The ARC coordinator will have a key coordination role within ARC and will work closely with the Nurse Manager - ARC. This role will have some direct reports.

GBCH is a rural integrated service including: 29 inpatient beds (rest home and hospital level care, short stay, palliative and respite care) a general practice, urgent-care, district nursing, well-child service, and youth and allied health services all on one site. Serving a population of over 5,000 that increases to 20,000 in the warmer months.

About you:

• Coordination and organisation skills and a passion for quality system and process compliance and improvement.

• Leadership and staff management skills

• A diverse knowledge of Aged Residential Care

• Commitment to ongoing professional development

• The commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration

• A desire to strive for equity for all patients.

To apply for the role please visit https://www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph

Applications close: 29th September at 5pm.

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited

Xero Certified, Public Practice CA.

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

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

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

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

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

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

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. 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.

• 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 20 September 2023

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

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

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

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.

SWEET View Window Cleaning. Ph Mike 022 650 1758.

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

Ray White Golden Bay

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606

JUST LISTED by Billy Kerrisk

Raz Zulfiqar 021 0247 1595

National Recognition for The Bay

Billy Kerrisk was proud to be one of the top performing agents in Ray White New Zealand for the 2022-23 recognition year The corporate team recently hosted the celebration on Auckland's Waterfront.

ROCKVILLE FOUR BEDDER

873 Collingwood-Bainham Road

$575,000

1690 m2 1 4

The new kitchen is in, the Rimu floors are gorgeous, there are four bedrooms, huge old fruit trees on just under half an acre Sure she is showing her age, but my clients want a SOLD sign ASAP!

OPEN HOME - Sunday 17th September 1:00 - 130pm

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.

WINDOWS. Sweet View Window Cleaning. Ph Mike 022 650 1758.

Property Management Update

Looking for a rental property? Applying online is THE fastest way to get updates on properties coming up for rent:

> head to: apply.tpsportal.co.nz/tps1738

> select "Be Added to Rental List, Takaka 7110"

For other Property Management queries call 027 525 7229

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-5pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday Pizza Night starting from 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.

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.

Daniel Bruning - Diggs 027 307 8774 diggslimited@gmail.com

Specialising in residential earthworks and more Give Diggs a call to see how he can help dig your dream

SEEKING

9378.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

BLINDS, Luxaflex® duettes, automation, roller; blockout, translucent or sunscreen, venetians +. Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071 and let's discuss the options.

DRY gum, shed stored, four-metre trailer delivered Tākaka, $470. Ph 027 525 8457.

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

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.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 17 September, 10:30am

Onekaka Hall

Includes Kids Zone

Contact Lis Pedersen, 027 686 3362

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 Weekly

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114

Billy with Josh Phegans Changed Agent Award winner, Ali Hellescoe

Tim Hawes Daniel Coulsen CEO Billy, Emma Moyle

SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

P Ō HARA BOWLING CLUB season for 2023-2024 opening, 1.30pm. Members a plate please. Visitors welcome.

MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

BOARD GAMES at GB Community Centre Hall (behind Dada), 5.30-10pm. Anniversary event. See Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay".

TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

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

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 20 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 21 SEPTEMBER

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

LATER EVENTS

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS and board games in the GB Community Hall, Saturday 23 September, 10am to 6pm. See our Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay".

www.gbweekly.co.nz

Asteroid City (M)

Sunday 17th

3:30 NT Live: Othello (M) $25/$20

7:30 A Great Friend (PG) (subtitles) Final

WedneSday 20th

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

Programmes to listen out for:

Musical Montage

Each week Dagmar Felber brings you a fine range of eclectic music that includes old favourites and new discoveries.Kindly supported by Quinney’s Bush Camp and Caravan Park. Airs Wednesdays at 12pm with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Nelson Film Society

Join Eleanor and Susanne as they preview upcoming films showing at The Nelson Film Society, Tuesday nights at the Suter Theatre. The Nelson Film Society airs Saturday mornings at 11.40 and replays Monday afternoons at 3.00.

Make a Programme

Fresh FM is your community resource and platform for you to have a voice. If you would like to make your own radio show please get in touch and our friendly staff will guide you through this fun and rewarding process. We provide full training and support. Please contact motueka@freshfm.net for information.

www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ

www.freshfm.net

Green Prescription - Mohua Movement for Life

A FREE education and fitness event

Band & Balance

Wednesday 27th of September 12-3pm

Rec Park centre, 2032 Takaka Valley Highway, Takaka. This pop up will include

• Using resistance bands and their benefits • Balance exercises for mobility and strength

An opportunity to meet the Green Prescription team and other health providers

To register please contact: grx@nbph.org.nz phone

St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Collingwood

150th anniversary

on 22nd October 2023 (Labour Weekend)

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

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

Thu 5th KATH BEE, SUZY CATO AND LEVITY BEET PRESENT THE ‘I CAN DO IT’ KIDS SHOW - 3pm, $10.

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 15 until Tuesday 19 September

Friday: Gusty southwesterlies gradually easing. Any early showers clearing to become mainly fine

Saturday: Light winds tend northerly in the afternoon. Mainly fine with frosts at first in sheltered areas

Sunday: Northwesterlies, becoming strong west and northwest of Parapara. Cloud increasing with showers developing over Kahurangi and some showers spreading elsewhere later.

Monday: Strong westerlies northwest of Parapara, lighter winds elsewhere. Some showers in western areas but only isolated showers elsewhere

Tuesday: Westerlies gradually easing. Some cloudy areas otherwise fine

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.

Fundraiser for local mental health Outreach

Ride of Hope

Sunday 24 September 11am-3pm at Hack Farm, Puramahoi Walk, ride or bike the open Hack Farm, explore some new tracks or play in the arenas with obstacles. Ponies to brush and pizza to prep from 11am. All welcome. Bring your wallet, it's a fundraiser! Ring Kris on 027 229 9556 for info.

Increased energy and well being. Freedom from fear and intimidation through meditative practice. Self defense. TICKETS

Kids $10, Adults $15

For more info: facebook.com/DramaLabNZ

KOTINGA, Long Plain Road

JUST LISTED

Where The Grass is Greener Offers Over

$395,000

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

CLIFTON, 648 Abel Tasman Drive

NOW PRICED

Golden Bay Life-Styler

$1,050,000

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 to arrange a private viewing or for more information

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 paul@goldenbayproperty com

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 jana@goldenbayproperty com

POHARA, Abel Tasman Drive

BAINHAM, 1802 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd

FIVE LARGE TITLES READY TO GO! $1,300,000

+ GST (if any)

COLLINGWOOD, 6 McDonald Place

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

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

TAKAKA, 29 Rototai Road

SUPERIOR LIVING Offers Over $885,000

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.

James Mackay 027 359 0892

Stunning mountain views and privacy, this property offers the perfect blend of contemporary elegance and natural beauty. Features include a study, separate laundry, ample storage, fully insulated & double glazed. Call us now for more information.

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

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

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

TAKAKA, 6 Park Avenue

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.