The GB Weekly - 16 April 2024

Battle on the bowling green

Lawn bowlers from across the region and beyond competed in the annual Golden Bay Memorial Tournament last weekend.

A total of 30 teams of four players from clubs based in Nelson, Richmond, Stoke, Māpua, Tāhunanui, Motueka, Christchurch, and Picton, as well as the two hosts, battled it out for top honours.

The two-day tournament is organised primarily by Pōhara Bowling Club with support from Tākaka Bowling Club, but the number of participants means that the greens of both are used. On Saturday, 14 teams competed at Tākaka, and 16 at Pōhara, and vice versa on Sunday when all teams swapped venues.

When The GB Weekly arrived at Tākaka Bowling Club on Saturday, the morning session was well underway. Watching the action, greenkeeper George McGeady explained that the green is fashioned from “maniototo grass”. The small, native herb forms a very compact mat, and its carpet-like surface is the result of constant care and attention, including daily watering and regular mowing. “We’ve got a good water supply,” said George, who gave

his green extra TLC in preparation for the tournament. “I cut it twice yesterday.”

On the closely clipped surface, pairs of teams were in the middle of playing an “end” – a head-to-head contest that starts with the small white jack being rolled across to the far side of the green. Each player then aims their two allocated bowls so that they come to rest as close to the jack as possible. After all eight players have bowled their pair, the bowl nearest the jack garners points along with any of the team’s other bowls located closer to the jack than the nearest opponent’s bowl.

Busting the myth that the sport is an old person’s pastime, a multi-generational Tākaka team fielded 16-year-olds Reuben Marshall and Gus McLean, the 86-year-old club secretary/treasurer Roy Reid, and, with an age somewhere in between, Steve McLean. Gus was fresh from winning the singles competition at the recent Tasman Secondary Schools Tournament and his team was hoping for a similar taste of success. “We’re leading at the moment,” said Reuben. Not quite as buoyant, Pōhara team member Chris Moyle said their first game “could have

gone better” but remained optimistic. “It will be better after morning tea.”

A little later, at Pōhara Bowling Club, competitors were just emerging from their morning tea break to begin their second session. As bowls and mats were being organised, club president Bob McTaggart and secretary Jenny Westrupp looked on from the clubhouse. “It’s going very well,” said longserving Jenny, who was made a life member of the club in 2018.

“This is our big tournament,” said Bob. “It’s our 39th, so we have our 40th next year.”

The two stalwarts pointed to a list of sponsors displayed on the wall of the clubhouse. “We are so grateful to them,” said Jenny. “What we do is only possible because of the support we get.”

Down on the green, a Tākaka squad was back in action. “It’s a bit damp but playing well,” said Garth Prince, pointing out his team’s track record. “We came fifth out of 32 teams last year.”

On the other side of the green, a star-studded Nelson team was putting on something of an exhibition. As well as two regional reps and a visitor from the UK who had apparently...

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Golden Bay Community Board’s monthly meeting was held at Tasman District Council Service Centre in Tākaka on Monday afternoon.

Public forum

Chris Bennett spoke on behalf of the GB Cycle and Walkways Society concerning its recent submission to the Port Tarakohe Strategy. Highlighting TDC’s failure to plan for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements around the port, as well as a lack of funding for any such improvements, Chris said, as part of the large development at the port, TDC had “a statutory responsibility” to make the route from the port to Pōhara safe for all users.

Chris concluded by informing the board that the society was currently designing a shared pathway which he hoped TDC would take into consideration.

On behalf of Forest and Bird GB, Cynthia McConville explained that signage was required at the entry to Rototai beach where rocks had recently been placed to prevent vehicle access. She asked the board for a letter of support, and whether she could “go ahead and order the sign”.

Lisa Lewis raised the issue of the Water Conservation Order (WCO) for Waikoropupū Springs, urging TDC to “celebrate and support” it and asking for regular updates on water quality, especially nitrate, to be communicated to the public. She further suggested that TDC should fund an “action task group” to liaise with landowners, and that the Council integrated the WCO into its Long term Plan. WCO Presentation

Lisa’s address led nicely into an update on TDC’s activity around the WCO. TDC’s Mirka Langford and Lisa McGlinchey provided a brief background to the WCO and the Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer Recharge Area (WAMARA).

Mirka displayed a map of the WAMARA pointing out there is an interactive version available on the TDC website. She explained council’s obligations under the WCO which were to protect the springs and associated values, and to work with Manawhenua ki Mohua. This would be achieved by restricting activities that adversely affected water quality or flow, in order to ensure parameters, most notably nitrate, were maintained within prescribed limits.

Lisa listed key quality and quantity standards, including figures for water allocation and minimum flow at the main spring, plus nitrate concentration,...

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Tākaka team member Garth Prince releases a bowl on to the Pōhara Bowling Club green at the Golden Bay Memorial Tournament. Photo: Jo Richards.

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...dissolved oxygen level and water clarity. She pointed out that, as well as through the WCO, the springs were also protected with bylaws restricting access, noise and activity, by provisions within the TRMP regarding stock and vehicle access, and by landowners' riparian planting, wetland construction, and nutrient management.

Mirka explained that the Freshwater Farm Plans, due to be rolled out next year, would be “bespoke for farms in the WAMARA” and “a key tool” for the implementation of the WCO. She mentioned scientific work underway, including the development of property-scale land-use maps and physiographic mapping, which will help nutrient modelling. In addition, the karst landscape in the WAMARA will be mapped –including tomos “because of the risk they pose to the aquifer”.

Lisa said that an action plan for the WAMARA is being developed which is due to be released for public consultation “within the next month or so”.

At the end of the presentation, board members asked a number of questions, but perhaps the most contentious topic concerned new government legislation: It was noted that, although the WCO is now in place, the proposed Fast-track Approvals Bill, if passed, would allow ministers to ride roughshod over a raft of legislation including the WCO. Celia Butler pointed out that a gold mine at Sam’s Creek in the recharge zone could be consented in this way and asked whether mining would have an impact on the aquifer.

Lisa responded saying that “hard-rock” mining was likely to release nitrate and it would not be possible to distinguish between the effects from this activity and others in the catchment.

Save Our Springs’ Kevin Moran, the WCO co-applicant Andrew Yuill, and Forest and Bird’s Gordon Mather were present but, due to the board’s Standing Orders, were prevented from making any comments or asking questions.

Request for approval of six new road names in a subdivision at Richmond Road, Pōhara

An application was made in September 2023 on behalf of Richmond Pōhara Holdings Limited, to name six new roads in its subdivision in Pōhara. The suggested names were based on star constellations visible from Pōhara.

Under the Board’s delegated authority, any new street names must be approved by Manawhenua ki Mohua (MKM) but it has proved to be a lengthy and frustrating process for some applicants.

MKM rejected the six proposed names and advised that they do not support the use of English and Latin names for the development area. Last month, MKM suggested te reo alternatives but the developer wanted to continue with the original names, and asked GBCB to make the decision.

The board’s decision was to endorse MKM’s suggestions, substituting the back-up name Nakahi for Matariki which has already been used elsewhere.

Adoption the proposed Golden Bay Community Board Code of Conduct 2024

An amended version of the current code was adopted. The update reflects the latest LGNZ template and best practice and is better aligned with other TDC policies.

TDC Policy on the Community Board Special Project Funds

The policy, which sets out common criteria for the allocation of funds by Golden Bay and Motueka community boards, was approved.

Board Report

GBCB LTP submission: The board agreed to make a submission to TDC’s draft 10-Year Plan on behalf of the community.

Items from previous meeting: Board chair Abbie Langford stated that all items raised had been duly noted.

Meeting frequency: Community boards have been asked to consider their current meeting frequency and if this could be extended from the current monthly rotation to a sixweekly one. The board agreed to implement the change with immediate effect.

GB Museum mural: The board approved the installation of a historic mural on the Golden Bay Museum building on the proviso that the TDC property team were consulted about its placement.

Roading update: An update from TDC transportation engineer Robert Deck regarding the roading items raised at the last month’s board meeting (GBW, 15/3) was received.

Regarding the installation of a footpath on the southern side of Reilly Street, and the repainting of faded yellow no parking lines, the report stated there was no budget available for the work but the construction of a new footpath as part of a recent development in Reilly Street may offer some benefit. Board member Grant Knowles advised that the yellow lines, which extend from the entrance to the library carpark along Reilly Street to the rear of the library, had never been officially approved, so the board agreed to submit a formal request to TDC for the lines to be installed.

There is no funding to address the issue of pedestrian safety at the intersection of Motupipi St and Commercial St (SH60). However it was noted the intersection itself is the responsibility of NZTA and TDC could discuss the issue with them. Grant suggested that the board “take it up with MP Maureen Pugh”.

The report also reiterated what Chris Bennett had stated in public forum about safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists on Abel Tasman Drive at Port Tarakohe entrances and the quarry area, namely, that there was no funding for any improvements.

Reserves and Facilities update: Commenting on a memo from TDC Golden Bay horticultural officer Lynne Hall regarding walkways in Tākaka raised at last month’s board meeting, Celia reminded the board that the original purpose of the walkway was to provide dog-owners with an alternative to local beaches in order to protect shorebirds.

Hanging baskets: The Tākaka CBD hanging baskets have been created and grown in a tunnel house located at the Sustainable Living Centre in Tākaka for the past 10 years but the tunnel house has been flagged for removal and a new location is needed. A number of alternatives sites were discussed by the board but no solution identified.

Action sheet: Councillor Chris Hill noted that the land earmarked for the proposed wetland reserve project at Pōhara had all been sold.

Discretionary Fund Application

Collingwood RSA $500 for refreshments following the ANZAC Civic Service in Collingwood. The board declined this request, after noting that there was a lack of detail in the application.

Financial summary

After officially receiving the financial summary, the meeting closed.

The next meeting of GBCB is at the TDC Service Centre Tākaka on Monday 20 May 2024 at 1pm.

Servicing the Bay from the Bay

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Return to spender

On Friday, a lovely woman went out of her way to return my husband’s wallet to our home, after she had found it in the road at the dump.

Golden Bay is an amazing place to thrive while the world struggles with uncertainty and change.

Thank you, community, and bless us one and all. Let’s make the most of our good fortune.

Boulders, signs not helping cause

Frannie Armitage

I thought we lived in a democracy. The high-handed attitude in blocking off the beach is not endearing, Forest and Bird, etc, to those of us who live here. We know when birds are nesting or resting, either don’t go there or keep dogs on leads. Denying us the beaches with a plethora of useless signs – useless because the people who need them, usually holidaymakers, will completely ignore them – is alienating residents and not helping the cause. The residents of this community look after the beaches, collect litter, report stranded creatures, and want the beaches to stay pristine and the wildlife to flourish. You need to keep us onside.

We don’t need lectures on conservation or draconian methods to encourage it.

Pauline Watts

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The winner of the March crossword competition is Julie Sherratt

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1. Disarm 4. Souvenir 10. Preened 11. Beneath

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Take a bow, generous gents

Staff at Golden Bay Motorcycles and Waitapu Engineering did Tākaka proud over Easter with their expertise and outstanding service (after hours to boot) for a visiting motorcyclist in trouble. The result was a prominent article in last Saturday’s edition of The Press: “How Tākaka proved the basic truths of business success”. As well as praising the above businesses for their help, the writer said that the head of Weta Workshop had told him that "he had a bias to employing South Islanders, particularly those who had grown up in small towns and run their own businesses … their seemingly innate ability to flex with the unexpected, work cooperatively to achieve a common goal and intuitively build networks".

Take a bow, gentlemen!

Beach access botch-up

Jenny Maclaren

About four years ago I put in a request to Celia Butler, our ward councillor, to examine the possibility of creating disability access to Collingwood beach for residents and visitors. Today there is the eyesore of ugly massive boulders.

My request went nowhere. Had it been followed up, Cllr Butler would have found out the land where these boulders are now placed is owned by DOC. She did not know this or was informed of this. Did TDC staff know this?

My request was to build some form of disability access at the only sensible position along Beach Road. Had this been achieved there would be a harmonious, natural addition for public access such as a handrail, ramp or steps of wood or concrete. This certainly would prevent vehicle access to the beach, while protecting the bird habitat, and creating easy pedestrian visitor and residential access.

Instead, we now have a set of huge, ugly boulders that would stop a tank; a complete eyesore costing thousands of dollars in machinery and transportation to place them, although I gather no ratepayer money is involved.

Why did DOC and TDC not talk to us, or each other, on options?

It’s an opportunity for public benefit lost.

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to join in on a competitive level if you wish. The season opens on Wednesday 17 April, 7pm at the Collingwood Memorial Hall. If you are unable to make this night, we will be there every Wednesday night thereafter (except 24 April).

For more information, phone 021 032 5312.

Donald Gardiner, club president

Learning our history

The New Zealand history curriculum is about to go through another revision to make it “more balanced” with ACT saying that it was “flawed and divisive”. I agree in part with the ERO approach that a core history is needed for all schools. That history must not be politicised. This starts with the arrival of the Polynesian forebears of Māori to Aotearoa and their spread around Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu. The history outlines the establishment and arrangement of tribes well prior to the arrival of Europeans. A balanced account of the musket wars between the tribes and a good accounting of where tribes were situated geographically is essential.

Colonisation had its local variations as did the alienation of Māori land which followed. This can be described nationally from the arrival of missionaries along with European whalers, sealer and traders and their shift southwards. A good history of the Treaty of Waitangi and what each party Māori and British sought from the Treaty of Waitangi and the context for the signing. The land wars history like the Treaty may be viewed as divisive however they are simply a very important part of our history. What happened in New Zealand compared with the other British colonies of Canada, USA and Australia was unique. Some want to fudge our history and they should not be allowed. We have learned a lot from the Waitangi Tribunal and we should consult their reports. The ability for some iwi to fully contribute to the curriculum is limited.

Morris Te Whiti Love Gender education

I have met people who are upset by gender education in schools. The new government supports these folks and has removed/will replace the current guidelines.

The focus of gender education is consent, identity and the gender/sex spectrums.

The sex spectrum is the biological spectrum of males and females. The gender identity spectrum is about traditional roles of men and women in society. It teaches young people about the changing of these roles as we gain equal opportunities.

In high school they learn about the shifting nature of gender identity affected by relationships, family, media, popular culture, religion, spirituality, and youth cultures.

Parents can opt out of this education.

A common argument against gender diversity is bathrooms. Trans-women shouldn’t be allowed in female bathrooms. In a study of trans and gender non-binary people over 56 per cent of them had thought about suicide and one-third had been sexually assaulted by the age of 15. How do you cope without access to public toilets?

I wonder if people worried about gender studies at schools have ever felt shame because as a female they work as a tradie. Or as a male they stay at home with their children. Gender studies helps people to feel safe in their identity. It’s not convincing everyone to be gender diverse. That’s a scary decision if you look at the statistics.

If you are curious about gender education read the article “Here’s exactly what students are required to learn in sex ed” on the Spinoff website.

Miriam Sherratt

Reg Turner

The Rockville Indoor Bowling Club is now in its 74th year. Numbers in our club have dwindled, and if we do not get some new members, we may cease to exist. We need people...all shapes and sizes, any age. You do not need any experience, we will teach you. We are a social club, but there are opportunities

Julia Deans at the Mussel Inn

The winner of two tickets to Julia Deans' show at the Mussel Inn on Sunday 14 April is Louise Manvell

Beach access restrictions installed to protect wildlife

As beach-lovers know, a peaceful stroll along any sandy shore ticks a lot of boxes for one’s health and wellbeing.

But many would draw a line in the sand when it comes to that serenity being rudely disrupted by an entourage of roaring all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), flanked by flocks of birds fleeing the shattered solitude.

So, when a Solly's truck dumped a couple of massive boulders across a beach accessway at Beach Road in Collingwood, locals wanted answers.

One resident said, “It’s a complete and utter waste of time… I still see the bikes going up and down the beach… They’re going on by the motor camp and disturbing flocks of birds down there.”

While the rocks blocked and locals were shocked, Easter came and went. Ann Solly explained that the rocks were yet to be positioned, delayed by the Easter break and the digger being in demand elsewhere.

Tasman District Council’s (TDC) parks and reserves team representative Lynne Hall said it had nothing to do with TDC, as the rocks are on Department of Conservation (DOC) property, which Golden Bay Ward councillor Celia Butler confirmed.

Celia understands that there was philanthropic funding behind DOC’s actions, and she went on to say, “The increase in numbers and locations of ATV and motorbike joyriding could lead to more restrictions for the quiet and slow vehicle activities that have been traditional."

Regarding the motorbike users’ newly chosen point of entry, Celia stated, “There is iwi land

there, and the boundaries are being determined; this is in process.”

DOC senior ranger Andrew Lamason explained that a local landowner had approached Forest and Bird, upset by the vehicles that were disrupting wildlife on the beach. Forest and Bird asked DOC’s permission to put something in place.

“We are obligated to do what we can to limit the disturbance of wildlife,” said Andrew.

According to DOC’s instructions to allow a one-metre gap between the rocks for inclusive beach access, the rocks are now permanently in situ. Andrew believes that if the rocks are sufficient to start a conversation about the value such places provide us, it’s good value for money.

“It’s a much bigger issue… What do people think is acceptable in terms of behaviour on beaches? If people didn’t behave like fools, there would be no concern. If you want the right to use a public space, before you go and buy your kids a quad bike, ask yourself, is that a smart thing to do?”

Nationwide, most regional and district councils are now working with Land Transport Authority to rectify the situation. Fewer beaches allow vehicles without a permit and those that do have strict guidelines.

Citing Golden Bay’s West Coast as an example of risk-taking behaviours by inebriated quad and motorbike riders, Andrew said, “We have deaths all the time on beaches… In any weekend you can see the rescue helicopter heading west – and we are paying for it.”

Raised questions answered, the Beach Road rocks remain, a rock-solid reminder for us all to respect and protect our natural environment.

RONNIE SHORT

Complete with new signage, the now permanently placed rocks at Beach Road, Collingwood, allow access for people, not vehicles. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Prior to permanent placement, the rocks were deposited as above, disallowing any access for pedestrians, pushchairs or mobility users. Photo: Submitted.

Helios - a story of gods and sun

In 2019, childhood pals Alexander Wright and Phil Grainger arrived in Aotearoa with a battered notebook, a guitar, and their magnetic retelling of Orpheus; they performed an epic tour across 14 locations, also winning Best in Fringe at Dunedin Fringe. They returned with jaw-dropping gig-theatre experience The Gods The Gods The Gods to Te Waipounamu in 2023.

Helios is a story of gods and the sun – wound round the lanes of rural England, and suspended in the skyscrapers of a towering city.

Writer and performer Alexander Wright says, "Of all the places we tour, New Zealand is one of our absolute favourites. What amazing places to meet, gather and tell stories".

Tuesday 16 April at the Mussel Inn.

Do you understand your anger? Do you allow yourself to feel it? Does it torment or overwhelm you? Is your expression of anger causing you pain in your personal or professional life?

For men seeking to change their relationship with anger, a four-week training series titled “Own Your Anger” is available, facilitated by locals Elliot Cleland, Wojciech Zawadzki, and Jacopo Lombardo.

The purpose of the series is for participants to change their relationship to their experience (the feeling and emotion) of anger and consciously redirect that energy daily for good.

“The energy of anger is a natural energy, it’s present in nature and within you,” says trainer Elliot. “It’s not a mistake but nobody teaches you what to do with it.”

Jacopo explains, “Anger is often used in a conscious way, it can be aggressive and a violence that destroys. This [the series] is not about anger management. It teaches a way to recycle or transform [these emotions] in a positive way.”

All men are welcome. The trainers (called space holders) have shared space together many times, and they have formed a group with the intent of sharing what they have learned with other men. Elliot explains that trainers collaborate with participants to navigate the space together. “Together we make agreements around confidentiality and how we operate as a group. Over the four weeks we create a huge team, meeting in person once a week.” Outside of the shared space, the team engage via group chat – with the “real life” application of learnings happening 24/7.

Says Jacopo, “We live in a culture where feelings are not accepted. Whether you are angry, sad, or scared – these feelings exist but are not recognised.” The training is designed to stop internal and external destruction, and instead to “feel it, understand it, mature it, and start using it in your life to navigate”.

The trainers all have their own transformational experiences of learning to “own their anger”. Elliot has taken his learnings into his relationships with his partner and how he fathers his daughter. “I have been able to use anger as a resource to be clear about what I want to do with life, rather than just letting happen, and the consequences of it happening without me choosing it.”

Wojciech observes that feeling anger consciously rather than numbing it is central to owning anger. “Numbing your anger can be obvious, eg drugs. Numbing can be about spending your lifeforce on things you don’t want to do, not the things you love to do. [Used purposefully] Anger connects to the force of what you want to do in your life,” he says.

“People who join are people who want to create different results,” says Wojciech. “The starting point is recognising a need to find a different way.”

Own Your Anger: Mondays 22 April – 13 May, 6.30-8.30pm, at East Tākaka Hall. Cost: Sliding scale $120-$150. Email: jacopolombardo.nz@gmail.com, or elliot.cleland19@gmail.com.

WHAKAARO: New Zealand, new dictators

SUBMITTED BY MIKE SCOTT

We all know about Hitler. Hitler was a dictator who was elected democratically, manoeuvred his way to German Chancellor by populist demagoguery, then arranged for the burning down of the German parliament. This gave him a good excuse to pass The Enabling Act, which gave total power to himself alone. The rest, as we know, is history.

The past and the present are heavy with the deeds of dictators, none of them good for anyone but the dictator himself and his cronies.

The New Zealand Parliament is in the process of passing a bill – The Fast-track Approvals Bill – which will effectively empower three dictators. These men, through this bill if it passes through parliament, will be given the power to override almost any New Zealand law already passed if they think money can be made by doing so, in most cases by trashing some part of our environment.

There will, in effect, be no right of appeal by interested parties, and even judgements by New Zealand’s highest court, the Supreme Court, can be ignored if that court’s decisions get in the way of one of these minister’s whims.

Nothing like this has ever been seen in the New Zealand political system. Prime Minister Luxon has, in effect, subcontracted the New Zealand environment out to the two minor parties, bribing them by giving them unlimited power to do what they will with the New Zealand environment, as long as it brings in cash – knowing that without New Zealand First and ACT he is doomed. What a trade-off.

Those to be given dictatorial powers are Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop; Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones; and Minister of Transport Simeon Brown.

These ministers will have the final say on whether a project is approved or declined and no one, whether advocacy groups like Forest and Bird, The Environmental Protection Society, Greenpeace, or the general public, will be able to make submissions on individual projects.

Those with the ear of one of these ministers will have power and influence. Every destructive project to tear resources from the land or sea has behind it smooth-talking lobbyists, who doubtless will have little need for rhetorical skill to persuade one or all of the little dictators that their project will lift the NZ economy to the heights.

When big business gets into bed with a government like this, it is called fascism.

This bill has already passed its first reading. It is not too strong a suggestion to say that democracy in New Zealand is dangerously imperilled by the implications of this bill.

In the end, the environment is all we have. It is where the water we drink comes from, the air we breathe, the food we eat is grown. It is where our lives come from.

This bill cannot be allowed to pass into law. You can make a submission on it, before Friday 19 April, via the New Zealand Parliament website: https://www.parliament.nz/en/ ECommitteeSubmission/54SCENV_SCF_083F0A7B-F18241D5-0897-08DC3E31559C/CreateSubmission

Investing in our future

· TASMAN’S 10-YEAR PLAN 2024 – 2034

WHAT’S YOUR PRIORITY, TASMAN?

We have heard a great deal about areas for improvement in our transportation programme. What should our priority be? Is it greater safety, more buses, or improved roads?

Make a submission on Tasman’s 10-Year Plan now – it’s really important we know what the whole community is thinking.

Tell us what you think of our plans by 4.00 pm on 28 April 2024. Visit shape.tasman.govt.nz/10YP to find out more and have your say.

shape.tasman.govt.nz/10YP

AND THE WINNER IS..

Happy Easter!

Congratulations to Indika Powell (aged 10) for winning the Family Sized Easter Hamper! There were nearly 60 entries and they were all very colourful and creative! I trust the whole Golden Bay community had a wonderful Easter and overindulged in chocolate!

The wheel turns for local cycle shop

Sharp-eyed shoppers may have noticed the recent change in the store-front at Take Note Tākaka. From Monday 15 April it will officially become one of around 90 Paper Plus

The refresh is a rebranding exercise within the Paper Plus Group, which owns the Take Note brand, and according to Tākaka store owner Kim Moir, apart from the new livery, it will be business as usual. “It's the same services available

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The Sustainable Living Centre is proud to be nominated for the OrganicNZ People's Choice Award for Community Garden of the Year.

For 40 years the SLC has been promoting regenerative organic practices and sustainable living, through sharing knowledge and resources and providing facilities for community connection. Alongside providing fresh, organic produce and allotment spaces, it is a vibrant community hub, hosting educational programs, events, and fostering regenerative innovation in Mōhua Golden Bay.

Help us win! Voting is open now. Scan the QR code in the image above or go to organicnz.org.nz and follow the prompts to cast your vote for us.

Every vote enters you in the draw to win one of two $50 Kings Seeds vouchers. Voting closes on 2 May, winners will be presented at the OrganicNZ Awards night on 3 May in Wellington.

Get ready for the next iteration of iconic Tākaka business The Quiet Revolution Cycle Shop.

The shop reopened on 2 April in new premises at 4 Commercial Street, under a partnership between local cycling enthusiast Chris Bennett and bicycle mechanic Rowan Watson.

The original shop was established in 1996 by Martin and Marie Langley on premises behind the current Hammer Hardware site. It then relocated to 11 Commercial Street, the first general store in Tākaka (built in the 1860s), famous for a stubborn stump that has caused a prominent warp in the floorboards. In 2018, the shop was taken over by Paul Michel, supported by Rowan Watson.

Paul’s recent retirement nearly marked the end of an era for another small-town cycle shop, following a pattern observed in townships such as Tairua and Whitianga. However, when Chris heard of the shop’s imminent closure, he “made an offer for the business the very next day because Golden Bay needs a cycle shop”.

Chris is also very clear that the shop is only viable due to bike mechanic Rowan, who will be running the shop day to day. “Without Rowan it would be impossible to operate the shop.”

Chris initially struggled to find a suitable location, but secured premises thanks to local business owner Richard Lochner, who has made space available within his shop directly across the road from the previous premises.

The shop was built in four days by a team that had just completed a build for the Golden Bay/Mohua Affordable Housing Project (also run by Chris). The shop was finished by “the many volunteers” from the Kahurangi Christian Church and the Golden Bay Wheelers cycling club, who spent many hours painting, installing shelves, sorting through stock, and providing “sweat equity” in order to help create the new shop. Says Chris, “Everyone wants to see it happen, and everyone in the community has ownership.”

The new shop offers “a cycling hub, for anyone coming in to hang out and chat cycles”, says Chris. The colourful walls create a welcoming community vibe, with couches, a coffee machine (and biscuits), magazines, and big screen, so cyclists can hang out to chat and plan their next adventure.

It is an asset for the Tākaka community, and Chris and Rowan hope that the current support will continue, and the shop will be viable in the long term.

The Quiet Revolution Cycle Shop team and helpers, from left, Rowan Watson, Robin Swafford, Chris Bennett, Liz Watson and Lauren Swafford getting the new premises ready for business. Photo: Rosa Volz.

How do we prevent suicide?

JOYCE WYLLIE

Dr Annette Beautrais visited Golden Bay recently, teaching about suicide prevention in a day-long workshop for health and education professionals, and also speaking at a community meeting.

Annette’s career has been spent in mental health research. She worked on the Christchurch Health and Development Study, a birth cohort study of 1,265 babies born in Christchurch during 1977, who have now been followed for 47 years. While retaining contacts from that, she moved to working in suicide research, prevention, and education at Christchurch School of Medicine, where she led the Canterbury Suicide Project. She also works overseas and participates in suicide prevention efforts in several countries. Currently, she is senior advisor for suicide prevention for Te Wai Pounamu, and suicide prevention co-ordinator for her local region of South Canterbury.

Annette commented that when she first started in suicide research, the focus was on identifying risk factors and causal pathways to suicidal behaviours. The focus now is on using that information to develop, implement, and scale up prevention programmes. She explained that this prevention focus is needed because suicide is a very complex problem. There is no single cause or pathway to suicide, so, despite knowledge of risk factors, it has proven challenging to implement prevention programmes that achieve significant and sustained reductions in suicide rates. Current evidence suggests that multiple programmes are needed, each targeted to different causal factors and populations, and all implemented at the same time. This approach yields a synergistic impact, which is typically more effective than single programmes operating in isolation.

Statistics show that suicide is predominantly a problem of males. In New Zealand, as in most developed countries, suicide rates are three times higher for males than females, with the majority in working-age men. Wellbeing and suicide prevention programmes in workplaces and sports groups provide opportunities to educate men about signs of distress to look out for in their work colleagues, and how to link them to help.

Particularly concerning are high and rising rates of suicide in men aged 20-40, accounting for one-third of all suicides annually. Typically, these are young men with years of family, community, and economic contributions ahead of them. Many are fathers of young children, and often suicides seem to be precipitated by relationship problems or losses.

Unfortunately, men do not age out of risk, and suicide rates are high among men aged 80 and older, often linked to the recent death of wife or partner.

While men dominate suicide statistics, Annette reinforces that prevention must include women as well. Women account for a quarter of suicides, with rates rising in young females. She considers that women have a vital role to play in making the world a better place. They are the mothers, partners, and siblings of men, emotional confidantes, and typically the medical decision-makers in their families. They are the ones who urge people to seek help, and who support and encourage.

One of Annette's major concerns may be controversial. She noted that alcohol misuse is the second most common risk factor for suicide, after depression. Recent research shows that more than a quarter of NZ people who died by suicide were intoxicated. Clear evidence shows that more controls on alcohol will achieve significantly reduced suicide rates. International evidence proves that alcohol controls are effective in countries with a hazardous drinking culture.

Other factors that seem to provide some protection against suicide include being married, having a strong relationship, having children, and faith. Annette noted that while zero loss from suicide is a good goal, it is not realistic. We cannot prescribe these "protections", but our role as family and community members may be to support at-risk individuals so that they have the best chance of achieving long lives.

Liz Swift and Amanda Ridgway are the newly appointed suicide prevention and postvention coordinators for Te Tau Ihu, Top of the South Island.

Liz is a social worker with a clinical background in mental health and crisis response, based in Marlborough. Amanda has a background in addictions counselling, mental health, and experience in community development projects in Canada, and is based in Nelson.

Together, they cover Golden Bay, Nelson-Tasman, and Marlborough. Their aim is to strengthen and coordinate efforts across the region to boost and support the resilience of communities and services in preventing this difficult and complex problem. They welcome inquiries covering any aspect of suicide prevention and have a lot of resources they can share.

Alongside other agency partners, they also coordinate support following suicide (called “postvention”) to ensure families, whānau, and others who are impacted are linked in with the support they need.

If you would like to get in contact with Liz or Amanda to discuss any aspect of their role or how they could be of support to your area or service, please get in contact via their email address below.

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Dr Annette Beautrais's career has been spent in mental health research. Photo: Supplied.

Football kicking-off

JO RICHARDS

Newly elected president Chris Thurston is about to embark on his first season at the helm of Golden Bay Association Football Club.

From “keeping an eye on the club” from afar, while living in London and Auckland, Chris is now well and truly in the thick of the action, where he’s relishing the challenge of stepping into Phil Smith’s shoes, and happy to do “anything to help the club”. Chris explains that running GBAFC involves “gathering parts of the community together” plus a good deal of paperwork. “There’s a lot of admin in the background: ensuring alignment with Mainland Football; making sure everyone fits into the right teams; and finding coaches is always a challenge.”

Fortunately Chris is supported by a strong committee “and lots of volunteers”. One of those committee members, junior football co-ordinator Aydee Green, says she has “fallen into” a role in which her organisational skills are proving useful to the club. And she’s enjoying being part of it. “The satisfaction of seeing teams on the field for training for the first time last week was very rewarding,” says Aydee.

Chris considers Golden Bay a happy home for the beautiful game. “There’s a real football culture here and local businesses are on board.” Local passion for the sport is manifested in the number of travelling teams – a dozen across the senior, youth and junior leagues – including women’s teams at all three levels; the Shield Maidens, Wahine Toa, and Mini Maidens respectively. “It’s fantastic for a small community,” says Chris.

The inclusive culture extends to Little Kicks for four- to eight-year-olds, which starts on 4 May, as well as the club’s in-school and holiday programmes.

Supporting player progression, from the Little Kicks through the senior ranks, is an important part of the club’s philosophy. And it is starting to pay off: The latest team to step up are the Gladiators, who last season played in the 15-17 grade, and are now joining the men’s competition in Division 4.

At the peak of the pyramid, following last season’s impressive performance in Division 2, the men’s first XI aka Golden Bay Goats are stepping back up to the top tier. Chris, who is part of the squad, believes the prospects are good for the young side. “Lee McKenna, the coach, is bringing youth through.”The team’s pre-season form bodes well for the upcoming campaign, with the Goats securing the Marble Mountain Shield last Saturday by beating Wakefield 5-0. The first real test, however, will be tomorrow afternoon when the Goats kick off at the Rec Park against Motueka at 3pm, shortly after the final whistle in the Gladiators’ first senior fixture.

With a large number of travelling teams, the cost of making trips over the Hill mounts up – last season’s total bill was around $23,000. “Our biggest challenge is the costs of travel,” says Chris who acknowledges the support from sponsors including local businesses, TDC, Rata Foundation and Lions Club.

Although it is yet to kick off, Chris says he is already looking beyond the 2024 season. “By the end of this year we want to focus on the future; what we want the club to look like in five, 10 or 50 years’ time.”

RESULTS

GOLF

2 April. 2nd Woods (stableford): L Jerram 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 B Miller.

3 April. Stableford: P Solly 41, A Bradnock 34, G Rowe 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 and 8/17 C Hadler, 4/13 W Collie, 9/18 R Young. Best gross: W Collie.

6 and 7 April. Golden Bay Open. Overall gross winner: Sam Nichols. Overall net: Zinny Reynish. Overall stableford: G Ryan.

BRIDGE

3 April. Pohara Pairs Session 3. N/S: R Smith/J Hannan 59.38%; A Bradnock/R McDonald 55.73%; Eleanor Bradshaw & Ali Gray 53.13%. E/W: P Smith/L Roberts 68.75%; B Burdett/C Jackson 58.13%; H Curtis/J Cooper 55.63%. H/cap: R Smith/J Hannan 64.92%; A Bradnock/R McDonald 60.28%; Eleanor Bradshaw/Ali Gray 55.09%. E/W: P Smith/L Roberts 66.16%; B Burdett/C Jackson 55.73%; G Hope/J Harper 53.32%.

Battle on the bowling green

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...represented Spain, the foursome boasted New Zealand rep Val Smith. “We’re a team of friends,” said Val, who has been to the tournament before and was clearly happy to be back. “I enjoyed it so much, it’s awesome.”

Speaking on Monday, Jenny said the tournament had been a

great success. “It went really well. All the players really enjoyed it.”

Taking out the 2024 trophy were a team from Motueka led by Clint Sowman, with Steve Chappell’s Nelson team runners-up.

Looking forward to next year’s 40th anniversary tournament, Jenny said, “We’ll do one or two extra things to make it memorable.”

Tākaka Bowling Club secretary Roy Reid (left) ponders on his team's prospects during a Saturday morning match.

NZ Rep Val Smith bowls a ball for her Nelson team. Young star Gus McLean in action at Tākaka on Saturday.

The late Saturday morning session at Pōhara Bowling Club gets underway.

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Golfers tee up for Golden Bay Open tournament

RICHARDS

The seaside links at Pōhara provided a fitting challenge for Tākaka Golf Club’s 2024 Golden Bay Open last weekend. Getting play underway, the first golfers teed off shortly after dawn on Saturday with the final putts sunk on Sunday evening.

The 36-hole, two-day tournament attracted 102 entries, including both amateurs and professionals – men and women – some from as far away as Palmerston North. The large field was divided into two groups, with the first players teeing off at 7.30am, and the second half of the draw starting at around 12 noon.

Returning to their home course for the weekend, golfing brothers Blair and Sean Riordan were looking to top the leaderboard for the umpteenth time. While waiting to tee off just after midday on Saturday, Sean said, despite being “super busy” in their Nelson pro shop, they make a special effort to compete in the GB Open. “We try to get over every year.”

Just ahead of Sean in the order of play, the so-called “marquee group” of Peter Giles, Simon Hollyer, Glyn Delaney, and Corey Taylor, were teeing off at the first hole. And all seemed to hit sweet shots straight down the fairway.

Standing on the clubhouse deck, club captain Wayne Rothwell was keeping an eye on proceedings, watching players on the course and on the nearby practice putting green. “It’s going well,” said Wayne, highlighting the quality of the entrants. “We have four ‘plus five’ players and a lot of scratch players. It’s our biggest event of the year.”

Further along the course, at the fifth tee, a group of ladies from Richmond, Māpua, and Picton were very happy they had made the journey to Golden Bay. “Look at it; why wouldn’t you come here?” said one of the group, pointing to the sweeping view across the Bay.

Next on the tee was the marquee group followed by Sean’s foursome. The contest was well and truly underway.

Picking up the main trophy at Sunday evening’s prizegiving

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was the man from Palmerston North, Sam Nicholls, who was the overall gross winner, but local 15-year-old Zinzan Reynish picked up the prize for the overall nett winner, with Greg Ryan coming top in the Stableford. In the women’s competition, Jo Rainbird was the overall gross winner, Su Meredith the overall nett winner, while Chris Hill took out the Stableford. Speaking on Monday, Wayne said he was very pleased with his first tournament as club captain. “It went really well.”

The Takaka Junior Membership went from 1 or 2, to over 25. These guys played, and supported each other, in the Golden Bay Open over the weekend. So great to see them all out enjoying some good golf with their peers, plus a major prize was scooped.

Congratulations to Zinzan Reynish on being the Junior nett winner over all.

We are sponsoring the Takaka Golf Club Junior Fundraiser to be held next month, so watch this space, or call Sarah in store for more details or to enter a team.

JO

Teeing off at the 18th hole at Tākaka Golf Club in the Golden Bay Open last Saturday. Photos: Jo Richards.

Sean Riordan hits a tidy drive off the 5th tee.

Escaping from a bunker next to the green at the 4th hole.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

TĀ KAKA Golf Club would like the thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the Golden Bay Open held last weekend. Total Golf, Ping, FreshChoice, ITM, R and B Miller, Brian Win, Golden Bay Sheetmetal, First National and Frank Ladds. A big thank you to everyone.

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

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

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

ON behalf of Full Moon Art Group I would like to thank all those who attended and made our Easter Art Show such a success for the 2nd year in a row. Over the weekend nearly 500 people visited the Pakawau Hall and the feedback was enthusiastic and positive. Artists were pleased with the level of sales which was considerably higher than last year. Our thanks go to all the exhibitors. Particular mention goes to CAS art students and their teacher. Special thanks to Gary Smith from the Arts Council for your support and provision of lights and plinths. To Tony for assistance with hanging. Kathy for catering. Karen from GB Museum. Fresh FM and Media Works for publicity. Westhaven Wildcaught NZ Cockles for sponsorship. Duncan for poster design. All who distributed flyers. Special mention to Jo and The GB Weekly team for promotion and support. Profits raised will contribute to the upgrading of lighting in the hall. Kate Heal, on behalf of the Full Moon Committee.

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.

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

CURTAIN tracks, 10 colours, different bracket options, good quality strong tracks. Fabrics, liners and Luxaflex® blinds. View at Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St Tākaka, next to Laser Electrical. Ph 027 440 0071.

CURTAIN tapes, buchram, cushion inners, liners, sheers, curtain and upholstery fabrics. Imagine designs for all your curtains and blinds, 96b Commercial St, next to Laser Electrical. Ph 027 440 0071.

TRAILER, old pop-up type, big. Unregistered, unwarranted, great chassis. $250 ono. Holden ute canopy, 2000 year. $50. Ph 027 522 7136.

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CRANIOSACRAL = realign. Heals nervous system, trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, physical injuries, immunity, anxiety, busy life. For overall body wellness. Ph Alvina for appointments 027 531 6426.

MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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

NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome. NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.

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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.

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.

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman. Ph Ry South 022 513 3947.

CHIMNEY sweep and firebox maintenance. GB Chimney

Cleaning ph 027 458 7679.

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

CURTAIN tapes, buchram, cushion inners, liners, sheers, curtain and upholstery fabrics. Imagine designs for all your curtains and blinds, 96b Commercial St, next to Laser Electrical. Ph 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.

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

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Maintenance, leaks, repairs and roofing supplies. Licensed Roofer. Ph 027 395 0037.

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

HANDYMAN/ maintenance service, small building, carpentry, chainsawing. Other jobs to be discussed. References provided. Ph Shaun 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.

LAWN mowing and garden maintenance. ProMow Services NZ ph 027 458 7679.

LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

LUXAFLEX® blinds, adding style and sophistication to New Zealand windows since the 1950s. Ph Imagine designs for a free measure and quote 027 440 0071, showroom: 96b Commercial St, Tākaka.

MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com

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.

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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.

SUMMER fruit pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

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

TEST and tag, your place or mine. Ph Marina 027 454 9443.

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

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-4.30pm. www.anatokisalmon.co.nz

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

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday pizza night: Delicious Neapolitan-style pizza cooked to order 5.30-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

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

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

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open 5 days from 9am, weekend brunch 9-11am. Monday and Tuesday open from 3pm. Ph 525 7678.

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am-late. THIS SUNDAY: Pork or lamb Sunday roast with a free pavlova dessert. Booking essential for roast special so you don't miss out. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.

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

PALMVILLE CAFÉ, Wainui Bay. Open 7 days, 11am-5pm, weather permitting. Light refreshments available. Ph 525 8311. THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ & PIZZA: Open weekends in April, weather permitting, 11am to 4pm. totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934. Updates on Facebook and Instagram.

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

ZATORI. Restaurant open Friday and Saturday, 4.30-8.30pm. Fabulous dining by the seaside. Divine fresh whole foods –tapas, sharing platters and sweets – and huge wine list. Great service and amazing views. No bookings needed, just come and enjoy!

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

EARTHSEA Gallery: 76 Boyle St (Golf Course Rd), Clifton, Tākaka. Ph 525 7007. Open most days, 10am-5pm. Fine landscape paintings and reproduction giclee prints. www.earthseagallery. com

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Parish 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, 7 and 21 April; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 14 and 28 April.

SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of month. All warmly welcome.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church Harvest Festival. No service in Tākaka on Sunday as we are meeting at the East Tākaka Church at 10am, for a service to give thanks and praise for the harvest. A warm welcome to all. Fresh produce welcome.

UPCOMING

FRIDAY 12 APRIL

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.

SATURDAY 13 APRIL

SCRABBLE, TĀKAKA LIBRARY 10am-12pm. Casual session, youth ages seven plus, all levels. Parents welcome. Murray Rogers facilitator. Free.

WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL

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 18 APRIL

DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.

FRIDAY 19 APRIL

TEA 'N TALK. Old School Café, Pakawau, 10.30am. Drinks no charge. Hosted by Pakawau Rural Women. Be good to see you there. Ph Joyce 524 8364.

POPPY DAY. Please support our veterans by donating and obtaining a Poppy at FreshChoice and Take Note Tākaka and On the Spot Collingwood.

LATER EVENTS

CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASSES, term 2 from 30 April. Information and registration at www.thefunkisphere.com

Friday 12th april

Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

The Mountain (PG) Saturday 13th

The Convert (R13) Extra Screening

Io Capitano (R16) (subtitles) Sunday 14th

BRIDGE LESSONS

The Golden Bay Bridge Club is starting lessons on Monday 15th April at 4pm at the Rec Centre. If you’ve ever wondered if you’d enjoy bridge, come along for a free “taster” session. All welcome. Ph Eleanor 03 525 6103.

Roots Gig Guide

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FRIDAY 3RD MAY

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Friday: Northeasterlies. Showers, a few heavy with the odd thunderstorm.

Saturday: Winds becoming light. Cloudy with areas of rain. Rain easing to a few showers from late afternoon.

Sunday: Southwesterlies along western coast, otherwise light winds. Cloudy with some showers, a few heavy.

Monday: Light winds. Cloud increasing with some showers developing especially about the ranges.

Tuesday: Southwesterlies. Some cloudy areas in the west otherwise mainly fine weather.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 13th DARTZ - good vibes punk rock! Supported by GRIP TAPE. Tickets @ undertheradar.

Sun 14th JULIA DEANS - one special show! 7.30pm. Limited tickets @ undertheradar.

Mon 15th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. 7.30pm, all welcome.

Tue 16th HELIOS - A soaring solo performance by Alexander Flanagan Wright. Tickets @ eventfinda.

Wed 17th LAND OF THE LONG LONG DRIVE - A tale for Kiwi kids, featuring iconic NZ creatures. Performance is at the VILLAGE THEATRE. Tickets @ undertheradar

Thu 18th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE. 7.30pm, all welcome.

Sat 20th SONIC DELUSION. $20 door.

Sun 21st MIKE HOGAN. $10 door. For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Tuesday afternoons at 2.40.

NMIT Contemporary Music Hour

An hour of contemporary music written and produced by local students on the NMIT Music Course, plus the music and artists that influence them. Tune in to find out what goes on in the classes and when the next gigs will come up. NMIT Contemporary Music Hour airs Monday nights at 7.00 with new content every 2 weeks. Programmes to listen out for: www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ

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Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Just on the outskirts of town, this cute 1914 villa would be the ideal starter There is room to add to the already established fruit trees & ample room for veggie gardens The house has been reroofed & rewired Get in touch for all the information

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

HOME IN TOWN Cute and cosy this one-bedroom 40sqm cottage features open plan living and kitchen, with French doors opening onto a deck A freestanding fire takes care of the heating The location is convenient & an easy walk to town Call now

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

YOUR HOME, YOUR WAY!

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872 A s k i n g $ 3 2 9 , 0 0 0

3 Ruataniwha Drive, Collingwood

Seize the opportunity to build your dream home on this 1078sqm flat, north-facing section in Collingwood Adjacent to the local area school field and above the township Act now – call to us today for all the information!

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

827sqm 50 Totara Avenue, PAKAWAU

MODERN AND COSY

Nestled in nature and overlooking the beautiful inlet, is this modern 2 bedroom home It is comfortable and low maintenance, with a fireplace to keep you cosy This is a private location Come and live the peaceful lifestyle! Call me now

James Mackay 027 359 0892