The GB Weekly - 26 April 2024

Bay teams begin with a win

Saturday’s season openers couldn’t have gone much better for Golden Bay’s senior rugby teams.

On home turf, both Collingwood and Tākaka registered wins against their respective opponents in Tasman Rugby’s Division 2 competition.

It was clear that home sides had done their preparations well and the only real niggle was the occasional lapse in discipline – something not unexpected at the start of the season.

At the Rec Park, Tākaka took on Wanderers in what turned out to be a very entertaining match, and one in which the lead changed hands several times throughout the 80 minutes.

It was the home side that struck the first blow, scoring a try after five minutes with Tyler Palmer grounding the ball close to the left-hand corner flag.

Soon after the restart, Wanderers came close to clawing back three points when a penalty kick, awarded for an infringement inside Tākaka’s 22, struck the upright and ricocheted harmlessly away.

The home side gratefully accepted a bit of luck and went back on the attack, almost scoring a repeat of their first try but were thwarted by some resolute defending.

The score remained at 5-0 until the 30-minute mark when Wanderers were awarded another penalty. This time Jake Jenner avoided the woodwork to narrow the deficit to two points, but the gap was restored four minutes later by Tākaka’s Riley Oakden who kicked his own penalty from directly in front of the posts.

After this exchange, the visitors hit their stride, pressurising the Tākaka defence and with the final play of the first half broke through to register their first try of the match. A successful conversion saw Wanderers head to the sheds with two-point advantage.

The second half got off to a blistering start; Tākaka snatched back the lead with a try from Karl Huisman after two minutes, but Wanderers replied almost immediately with a try and conversion to take the score to 13-17. It didn’t last long, and the see-saw contest took another twist three minutes later thanks to Wade Vickery’s five-pointer; it gave his side

the narrowest of leads – an advantage that was ceded after Jenner’s reliable boot successfully kicked another penalty to move the score to 18-20.

With the visitors in the lead, and taking the initiative, Tākaka were pegged back in their own 22 for long periods but, when they broke, they did so with speed and style and the momentum gradually swung back in their favour. With less than 10 minutes to play, Justin Davis scored his team’s fourth try of the match, which Oakden subsequently converted, to establish a 25-20 lead.

As the clock ticked down, the home supporters looked anxiously on, hoping there wouldn’t be yet another twist in the ding-dong battle. Their worst fears almost came true when Wanderers were awarded a penalty in the final minute and could sniff the possibility of nicking a win. They kicked for touch hoping to build an attack from the line out but when Vickery leapt to steal the ball, it sealed victory for the home side.

Speaking immediately after the final whistle, Tākaka coach Hamish Hills said he... Continued on page 8

There is growing concern over the ability of Tākaka’s ambulance service to provide round-the-clock cover.

It’s nothing to do with the skills and dedication of the local volunteers who operate the emergency response, but rather a simple head count issue; with the current numbers, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to guarantee full cover in the case of absence and/or illness.

The constant edge-of-crisis situation is nothing new – it’s been highlighted regularly over the past several years – but is reaching the point when, according to one source, “something must be done” by St John before there is an avoidable tragedy.

The dangers of an under-resourced service were highlighted earlier this month, when a coroner’s report concluded that an elderly woman died in Canterbury last September after waiting over an hour for ambulance: “Despite contacting St John concerning a life-threatening medical emergency, it took almost 70 minutes for an ambulance crew to arrive, due to scarce ambulance resources and competing demands."

The Tākaka service can operate either as a volunteer transporting ambulance, where they are double-crewed, or a volunteer first response unit, double or single-crewed. The team operates a weekly roster covering 14 shifts – seven 10-hour day shifts plus seven 14-hour night shifts. Each volunteer is limited to work a maximum of 14 hours in a 24-hour period, so the same person cannot be on consecutive day and night shifts. A recent roster (1 April–3 May) showed a total of 11 volunteers available – less than half of what is considered optimum by St John – with some signed on for up to 10 shifts.

The Bay’s ambulance crews are backed up by Primary Response in Medical Emergencies (PRIME) which uses specially trained rural GPs and/or rural nurses who, through an on-call roster system, provide support 24/7. There is also the safety net of the rescue helicopter service, but that is not always able to fly due to weather conditions.

While St John is keen to recruit additional volunteers, there has been no mention of operating the Bay’s ambulance service with paid staff – a possible solution to the ongoing difficulties – despite this being the case in other communities, including some where there are significantly fewer callouts.

The GB Weekly put a series of questions to St John who indicated that a response should be received in due course.

JO RICHARDS

Tākaka's Riley Oakden on the attack in Saturday's match against Wanderers at the Rec Park. Photo: Jo Richards.

Newly opened gym "fit" to purpose

MohuaFit gym owner, Ben Upin, in the fresh new gymnasium at 23 Patons Rock Road. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Ben Upin is the proud owner of a brand-new, purposebuilt gym sited at 23 Patons Rock Road, which is also the organic gardens property, Puramahoi Fields.

“Having a space for the community to come and work out was always a goal,” said Ben. “It’s something we have been thinking about for a while.”

Celebrating the recent opening of the new space with a MohuaFit members workout was a joy and a relief to Ben, who has worked diligently over the past 10 months to comply with resource and building consents for the Total Span structure.

Compliance was achieved after completion of wastewater, plumbing, and electrical work. Ben and partner Shane Butland put in the final touches and set up the gym equipment.

“It was a lot of work, but I’m happy it’s over with,” said Ben.

During construction of the new gym, MohuaFit regulars continued workouts in a small shed on the property.

Now the fresh and functional fitness gym allows for double the number of participants per session. Gym users

can be autonomous with workouts available via the use of iPads set up offering three options: a 45-minute SWEAT programme, a 60-minute STRONG programme, or a more XFIT-style workout.

Gym equipment includes rig with pull-up bars and squat racks, rowers, ski machine, assault bikes, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells and bumper plates, wall balls, boxes, cable equipment, GHD machine, bands, and land mines.

Ben advises newcomers to bring a friend, come with a group, or pop in, have a look and see if it’s the right fit for you. Rapt with the new building, he said, “It feels great seeing everyone using the gym and having a nice time.”

In the future, Ben is considering running a Saturday morning class with a Workout of the Day (WOD). But for now, “Having an open-space gym, open seven days a week, caters to everyone’s needs.”

MohuaFit is now open every day from 6am until 9pm. Membership fees are $115 monthly for unlimited gym visits, or $15 for casual drop-ins.

Find MohuaFit on Facebook, @MohuaFit on Instagram, or email Ben mohuafit@gmail.com.

RONNIE SHORT

Kiwi spotted near Farewell Spit

Pest Free Onetahua has discovered a great spotted kiwi close to Farewell Spit.

Once common in the area, there have been no sightings of kiwi in the hills behind Puponga for decades and the nearest known population is over 25km away. The great spotted is the largest of the kiwi species and only found in the top half of the South Island, mainly in mountainous habitats. Despite their size, chicks are still vulnerable to stoats and dogs.

Last week, the Pest Free Onetahua (PFO) project team discovered the kiwi footage had been captured by a trail camera. The find, described as "incredibly exciting" by Project Lead Brian Alder, is a huge boost to the project’s mission of creating a predator-free environment in an area that spans 12,000 hectares of diverse ecosystems, including Onetahua Farewell Spit, Pakawau Forest in Kahurangi National Park, and surrounding areas south to Whanganui Inlet. "This is a game changer," says Brian. "Finding a kiwi in our project area is not only incredibly exciting, but it really solidifies the importance of removing all the pests. Now we’ve got lots more questions; like are there more kiwi here, how did it get here, and what lies undiscovered in this unique region?"

The news comes just days before a final hunt by Pest Free Onetahua, to eradicate feral pigs from Farewell Spit. Field officer Bert Harris, describes the moment he saw the kiwi on his computer screen as "a bit of a shock." He’d gone out especially to bring in the camera footage to look for pigs and couldn’t believe his eyes “I did a triple take, before telling the team – we’ve found a kiwi!”

Margie Little, chair of Manwhenua Ki Mohua, is delighted

by the discovery. “It’s just awesome to find a vulnerable tāonga living in this wāhi tapu, it’s going to propel us forward on our shared pest free journey”.

Department of Conservation Golden Bay operations manager Ross Trotter says the sighting is highly significant. “We’ll work with Pest Free Onetahua to find out if there are other great spotted kiwi in the area where the kiwi was seen. Acoustic recorders will be put out to record bird calls, including any kiwi calls, to help find this one, and others in the wider area. We’re grateful to Pest Free Onetahua, and HealthPost Nature Trust for their efforts in the area to protect native species and increase their abundance. This ongoing work will help protect this kiwi, plus any other kiwi that might be in the area.”

Signpost damage may drive bylaw

Chair of Forest and Bird’s Golden Bay branch, Cynthia McConville, reports: “On Sunday 7 April a vehicle rammed and snapped off posts that were installed at the Pariwhakaoho, an important shorebird nesting site just west of Patons Rock.”

She says the signs had, fortunately, been removed and stored away until the next nesting season, but she views the latest incident as justification for TDC to take a firmer stance. “It is senseless ongoing actions like this on our coastline that give Forest and Bird no option but to seek a Vehicles on Beaches Bylaw from Tasman District Council to protect important shorebird sites, says Cynthia. “Forest and Bird has no objection to vehicles being used for coastal or emergency management, to launch boats or to access private property where there is no other option.”

Cynthia notes there have been numerous incidents of vehicles driving on local beaches with no regard for shorebirds. “It's time there was more respect for our coastal species. Our Council needs to be doing more including passing a bylaw and

Main image: signage near Patons Rock. Inset: the snapped-off post

enforcing rules in the Tasman Resource Management Plan that protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.”

A kiwi has been discovered close to Farewell Spit. Photo: Submitted.

ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS in Golden Bay

Golden Bay Community Health - 03 525 0060

Police - 111 or 03 525 9211

Golden Bay Community Mental Health

03 525 7647 or 0800 525 7647

Women’s Refuge - 0800 163 344

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Work and Income - 0800 559 009

LifeLine - 0800 543 354

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Local government head counts

All the current media and papers headlines this week are telling us how the Government is reducing staff, heads of departments and hundreds of employees to save taxpayers' money. (Or could it be to give us tax cuts?)

What will TDC do to follow suit? Why does our council have a labour force of 400 staff? The Nelson City Council has only 200.

The staffing numbers read like the "credits list" of people engaged at the end of a blockbuster movie.

TDC must review its numbers if it is to reduce or hold rates in these times of financial stress on ratepayers.

If the Government can cut its staffing numbers, then local councils can follow suit.

TDC is engaging far too many "Chiefs" and not enough "Indians". Even the Indians have Indians beneath them.

Reg Turner

Upgrade to Zig Zag Track

In reply to “On the beaten track” (GBW letters 15/3), one must wonder if the fungi has encouraged such an aggressive rave from Nic Wooding or is it just selfishness.

For some years the Pupu Hydro Society has fielded complaints about the condition of the Zig Zag Track and the many injuries, from skinned knees, sprained ankles and wrists, to one woman who slipped into a water rut and removed the skin from her knee to her thigh.

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Brandon and Lesley Sparrow

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The Society has worked with DOC staff to have the track upgraded. With funding constraints, covid, and a national priority list it has been a battle. Is is our delight that the upgrade and realignment received DOC approval to progress this year. As they say, you cannot make an omelette without breaking an egg. If Nic likes to wait a year, people will realise that our forests recover very quickly. The original track was put in with a bulldozer.

It always saddens me that no matter what the Society has achieved there is always one person who has to criticise. The Society is proud and happy with DOC’s effort and support not only in getting the funding but for the excellent job the

Friendship Club: in good company

If you are looking for fellowship, friendship, social interaction, intellectual stimulation, and fun, then the Golden Bay Friendship Club (GBFC) is for you.

GBFC is a welcoming social organisation for people living in Golden Bay who are retired, semi-retired, or soon-to-be retired.

The GBFC holds a monthly meeting on the first Friday of the month in the Senior Citizens’ Hall. A brief business meeting starts at 10am, followed by a short talk – frequently given by one of the members on aspects of their own life experiences – and then morning tea. At 11am, the main speaker is introduced, usually someone from the wider community who has a special story to share, followed by question time. The meeting closes at 12 noon.

Scattered throughout the year are a variety of group outings organised by the club. Recent trips have included Opera in the Park and Operatunity shows in Nelson, Ngarua Caves, Pic's Peanut Butter factory, NZ Pine Industries, HealthPost, and a day trip to Anatori. In December the annual Christmas lunch is always well attended.

Before each meeting, a newsletter is distributed giving a

synopsis of recent talks and details of upcoming meetings and events.

This year, the president has suggested some new initiatives. Starting in May and continuing through the winter months will be a series of shared lunches in volunteer members’ homes. There is also a proposal to hold an art and craft exhibition of members’ work later in the year. In addition, members who would be interested in playing games such as Chess, Euchre, Mahjong, and Scrabble, etc are invited to organise some of these activities.

The next meeting is on Friday 3 May, 10am, at the Senior Citizens’ Hall. Jane Petterson will be talking about Abbeyfield, and main speaker Chris Rowse will talk about Project De-Vine. You are most welcome to attend (offering a small koha if you wish), but most importantly you are encouraged to become a member. There is a small annual membership subscription of $25 per person to cover costs. Attendance at optional events may attract other expenses. Membership application forms are available at meetings, from membership officer Allan Kilgour ph 525 9135, or from gbfriendshipclub@gmail.com.

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Young

Moon at the Mussel Inn

an

week.

Trevor Montgomery (formerly of Tarentel and Lazarus) now calls Nelson home, where he is running a studio and raising a family. He has been writing and recording as Young Moon for over a decade. Having toured extensively through the US and Europe, he now plays his first show in Golden Bay/Mohua.

Moving seamlessly from mellowed-down Tom Waitsesque brooding ballads to blissful psychedelic pop-gems, this show is not to be missed.

Come and celebrate the release of Young Moon’s third full length album, Triggered By Sunsets (Ordinal Records/2023), in a deep-autumn Mussel Inn setting. Saturday 4 May, tickets from undertheradar.

We are giving away two double passes to see Young Moon at the Mussel Inn on Saturday 4 May

Simply email your name and phone number to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz with "young moon" in the subject line by Monday 29 April

Do you own a property or bach in Golden Bay? Would you like an updated appraisal?

I am offering this confidential service to our property owners in the Bay who would like to be kept up to date with the value of the homes they own.

I will be working throughout the summer season and I can offer you a digital appraisal by simply texting me the address of the property and your email. A virtual appraisal will be sent to your inbox. Or for a more accurate appraisal, I can view the property in person which will only take up 15 minutes of your time.

In the meantime – enjoy this beautiful piece of paradise and its wonderful community!

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East Coast US tour, Young Moon bring their full band experience to The Mussel Inn next

GB Friendship Club committee 2024, from left, Aynsley Langford, Angus Scotland, David Nicolson, Wendy Earle, Joanne Northover, Carole Davis, Tessa Gillooly, Angela Pack (president), Allan Kilgour, Val Rogers, Roger Langford and Elizabeth Pearson. Photo: Submitted.

Investing in your community

Review: Six Inches of Soil

The way we produce our food and treat our land is a highly topical issue – not just in Golden Bay, but around New Zealand and the world.

For those interested in digging deeper into the subject, a new, thought-provoking documentary is coming to the Bay next month.

Set in England, Six Inches of Soil follows the story of forwardthinking farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, benefit health, and provide for local communities.

The film follows the highs and lows of three new farmers on their regenerative journey: Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture-fed beef livestock in Cornwall.

As the trio of young farmers strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors who help them on their journey. They are joined by other experts providing wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people who are dedicated to changing the trajectory for food, farming, and the planet.

In a review, Felicity Beckett of Picturehouse, wrote: “The Six Inches of Soil documentary has tapped into a rich seam of public consciousness around food. It beautifully illustrates the problem, then shows what can and is being achieved by ordinary people.”

Six Inches of Soil screens at The Village Theatre 2, 8 and 19 May.

Coming up at the theatre

Shorter, cooler days are drawing in, which makes the prospect of enjoying a movie in the cosy confines of the Village Theatre even more enticing.

Tomorrow afternoon is the final screening of Wicked Little Letters. Take a cast of highly regarded actors, including Olivia Colman and Timothy Spall, and set them in a picturesque English Village in the 1920s, and you’d be forgiven for expecting a runof-the-mill gentle British comedy. Colman plays Edith Swann, a respectable spinster somewhat bullied by her obnoxious father (Spall), while various other familiar British faces populate the sleepy community.

However, any predictability is rapidly dispersed by the addition of Irish singer and actress Jessie Buckley as plainspeaking, wild-child Rose Gooding, and the sudden epidemic across the village of extremely obscene anonymous letters. Suspicion immediately falls on Rose, but there is more to this shocking incident than meets the eye, and even more surprising because this is actually based on a true story. Needless to say, Wicked Little Letters comes with a language warning.

Saturday evening is also the last chance to see Argentinian tango/road trip movie Let the Dance Begin. This is the story of long-retired dancers Marga and Carlos, once internationally famous and former lovers. A false report of Marga’s death reunites them both with their musician friend Pichu, and the anticipated funeral turns instead into a two-day drive across the country in a run-down van. Obviously, with so much shared history followed by a very long separation, the many ensuing reminiscences and revelations make this journey anything but dull. Spanish reviews have praised Let the Dance Begin for its “overwhelming performances from three perfectly balanced and synchronised actors… on a journey of bittersweet and melancholic comedy”.

Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly screens Sunday, and the weekend ends with an extra showing of our cinema’s most popular film this year – Dune: Part Two. Whether you read Frank Herbert’s novels or enjoyed the crazed 1984 version from David Lynch, critics and audiences seem united in praising this followup to 2021’s Dune for bringing jaw-dropping spectacle back to the movies.

Not a sequel but a rip-roaring conclusion with a huge star cast appealing to every age group, Dune: Part Two has become 2024’s highest grossing film so far. Adventure on this epic scale needs to be seen on the Village Theatre’s big screen. So, treat yourself this weekend, there is definitely something on offer for everyone.

Screening Schedule - 26 April to 19 May

Fri 26 4:00 Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

7:30 The Fall Guy (M)

Sat 27 4:00 Wicked Little Letters (M) Final

7:30 Let the Dance Begin (R13) (Spanish) (subtitles) Final

Sun 28 2:00 Madama Butterfly (Puccini) Royal Opera (PG)

7:30 Dune: Part 2 (M) Extra Screening

Wed 1 5:30 The Fall Guy (M)

Thu 2 7:30 Six Inches of Soil (E)

Fri 3 4:00 Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

7:30 Back to Black (R13)

Sat 4 3:00 My Favourite Things Musical (PG) Encore

Note Earlier Start

7:30 AllShorts Film Festival (TBC)

Doors open 6:30pm. Tickets $22/$18

Sun 5 1:30 Born at Home (Followed with Q & A)

4:00 Meet me in St Louis (1944) (G) Classic Cinema

7:30 The Mountain (PG) Encore

Tue 7 7:30 Member's Night (Doors open 7pm) New Members Welcome

ALLSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

Wed 8 5:30 Six Inches of Soil (E)

Thu 9 7:30 The Fall Guy (M) Final

Fri 10 4:00 Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG) Final

7:30 Civil War (R16)

Sat 11 4:00 The Great Escaper (M) Encore

7:30 Back to Black (R13)

Sun 12 3:00 Special Mother's Day Film:

Titanic: The Musical (PG) Tickets $20/$15 includes afternoon tea (Doors open 2pm) 7:30 Charcoal (R13) (Argentian/Brazil) (subtitles)

Wed 15 5:30 Back to Black (R13) Final

Thu 16 7:30 Civil War (R16) Final

Fri 17 4:00 IF (TBC) 7:30 The Big Bike Film Night (E) Encore

Sat 18 4:00 The Immortals: The Wonders of the Museo Egizio (E) 7:30 Charcoal (R13) (Argentian/Brazil) (subtitles) Final

Sun 19 4:00 Strangers on a Train (1951) (M) Classic Cinema 7:30 Six Inches of Soil (E) Final

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:

Movie Descriptions

BACK TO BLACK (R13) Drama/Music/True Story 2hrs

The extraordinary story of Grammy-winning music superstar Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame in this music biopic and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black.

CHARCOAL (R13) Argentina/Brazil (subtitles) Drama 1hr50m

A family in São Paulo’s accepts a mysterious Argentine drug lord guest into their home. With their house his newfound hideout, they must learn how to live with a dangerous criminal.

IF (TBC) Kids/Family/Comedy/Fantasy

Ryan Reynolds stars in this family film as a man with the ability to talk to other people's imaginary friends. Featuring the voices of Steve Carell, Louis Gossett Jr and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

SIX INCHES OF SOIL (E)Documentary 1hr40m

The inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.

BORN AT HOME (E) Documentary 1hr10m

To celebrate International Day of the Midwive, Homebirth Aotearoa brings you this documentary about the joys of home birthing. Followed with a Q & A. Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies.

CIVIL WAR (R16) Action/Drama/War 1hr50m

Set in the near future where civil war has torn through America, the film follows a group of war journalists who hit the road and travel across the country.

MEET ME IN ST LOUIS (G) Classic 1944 2hrs Musical/Comedy/Drama

Vincente Minnelli's musical, widely regarded as one of cinema's greatest, following four daughters preparing to move from Missouri to New York at the time of the Louisiana World's Fair in 1904.

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN (M) Classic 1951 1hr40m Drama/Thriller

Alfred Hitchcock's tense psychological thriller based on Patricia Highsmith's novel. Guy Haines is an amateur tennis star who plans to divorce his unfaithful wife Miriam so he can marry the beautiful Anne.

TITANIC: THE MUSICAL (PG) Musical/Drama 2hr30m

THE IMMORTALS: THE WONDERS OF THE MUSEO EGIZIO (E) Kha, architect and builder of tombs for the pharaohs, has to undertake the journey to the Underworld, amid a thousand dangers. Eternal life is at stake, but the risk is ending up being dissolved into cosmic nothingness.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams & aspirations of her passengers. The musical's 10th anniversary.

ALISTAIR HUGHES

JO RICHARDS

Village Green mural refurbishment

Members of Tākaka’s Village Green committee, Kirstie

Gardener, are pleased to announce that funding has been secured to repair the mural.

They extend a warm thank you to those in the community who donated a total of $1,500, to the Golden Bay Community Board for $500, and the Golden Bay Community Trust for their generous gift of $3,000.

Artist Chris Finlayson will undertake remedial work to several surface areas damaged over recent years by ground shake and water retention. There may be opportunities for others to get involved, Chris says. “There are stages of this project – such as cleaning the entire wall and applying a final varnish – where assistance from community members will be helpful.”

From reflections and feedback received since the muchloved mural design Wonderland was created in 2000, Chris has “nutshelled” the piece as “a life-affirming view of our natural world and community culture”.

“I'm touched that the mural is seen by many as a community asset and I'm happy to get involved in extending its life a few more years.”

Chris is now considering the logistics of on-site production and thinks the project will most likely take place during spring. Meantime, according to observations and reports received

from the public, it seems there are those who do not appreciate the Village Green. Another art piece on the Green is the marble drinking fountain created by Jocelynne Bacci, which has recently been misused by people brushing teeth and washing their feet in it. Even more disgusting, people have witnessed others using the bushes as a urinal and to defecate. All unnecessary behaviour, considering there are public amenities close by at both Memorial Park and the Visitor Centre carpark.

Furthermore, Peter, Alli, and Kirstie report that despite the painted “No Dogs” pavement notices, there are often unleashed dogs romping about the Green, freely peeing and pooping wherever they please. Although their owners have been politely reminded the area is a dog-free zone, responses have been curt.

When a sign was erected beneath the Village Green noticeboard clarifying the no-dog status, it was promptly ripped out. Peter wonders whether perhaps the vandalism was carried out by a disgruntled dog owner, or merely a miscreant individual.

On behalf of the Village Green committee, Peter, Alli, and Kirstie ask the Golden Bay community to support them in advocating and upholding respect for this gracious green space in our commercial midst.

in discounts back to consumers in 2023/24: $6.8m was credited to consumers in September 2023, and $7.3m will be credited in the coming weeks.

Network Tasman is pleased to announce that its consumers will receive a discount credit on their next power bill. Eligibility

Macleod, Peter Finlayson, and Alli

RONNIE SHORT

Village Green committee members, from left, Kirstie Macleod, Alli Gardener and Peter Finlayson, are grateful to the community for donations to repair the mural. Photo: Ronnie Short.

All four Golden Bay senior football sides travelled over the Hill last weekend for round two in the Nelson Bays competition.

In the Women’s Premiership the Shield Maidens followed up their emphatic victory over Nelson Diamonds with a solid away 4-2 win against Mapua Cougars, to maintain their 100 per cent start to the 2024 campaign.

But it wasn’t all plain sailing. “Saturday’s match against Mapua was as expected a really tough one,” said Maidens’ coach Richard Price after the game.

The opening 15 minutes saw end-to-end action with both teams creating chances, but the Maidens’ defence played with a lot of composure and handled the fast-running Mapua forwards.

The visitors got their reward after 20 minutes when Isla Foulds beat two defenders and slotted the ball past the keeper. The goal appeared to lift the tempo and the Maidens began to take charge; 15 minutes later, Ilya Lamason scored with a long range shot from outside the penalty area.

Despite trailing by two goals, the home side were far from down and out. “Mapua came back at us and kept us busy but some fine goalkeeping from player of the day Aliana Bowden saw us go in at half time two nil up,” said Richard.

In the second half, the Maidens’ midfield took control and put a lot of good passes together but Mapua broke away and scored to halve the deficit. The visitors hit back when a good through ball from Ellie Hopkins found Isla Foulds who beat the keeper and put the ball in the back of the net for the second time in the match.

With 10 minutes left on the clock, Maidens’ striker Emma Hockley gave the visitors a 4-1 lead before Mapua replied two minutes from full time to take the final score 4-2 to the Maidens.

In the men’s leagues, GB Goats also maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a 3-2 victory over Tahuna 1st XI, while compatriots GB Gladiators came away with a 2-1 win against Wakefield 2nd XI. A shortage of fit players meant that GB Masters team, the Stingrays defaulted in their scheduled tie with Tahuna Masters.

After last weekend’s away fixtures all senior teams return to the Rec Park tomorrow afternoon for round three in the competition.

Before the seniors kick off, several Golden Bay junior and youth teams are in action tomorrow morning at the Rec Park and at Collingwood School.

Bay teams begin with a win

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...was “pumped” by the result – and the performance of his team, “The boys were unbelievable. I’m so proud of them.”

Wanderers’ coach David Meihuizen acknowledged his opponents. “It was a tough game, very physical, a great contest. Tākaka played very well.”

Playing at the same time, down the road, Collingwood kicked off their campaign by hosting Marist.

With the Black and Gold numbers a bit thin this season, and several key players unavailable, the home side must have been looking enviously on as their opponents arrived with what appeared to be a very large squad.

Before the game got underway a minute's silence was observed as a mark of respect for Collingwood Rugby Football Club life member Barry Pomeroy, who died recently, and for player-coach Melvin “Speed” Robinson.

The first half was a rather stuttering affair, with little flowing rugby as players from both sides were frequently pulled up for infringements by the referee.

Collingwood pressed the visitors’ defence right from the start, forcing them into making errors and, after six minutes, Will Curnow grounded the ball over the line directly under the crossbar, helping to steady any nerves felt by the home side and their supporters. Liam Miller stepped up to convert what was a nice, easy kick and give his team a 7-0 lead.

With regular disciplinary interventions, the penalty count clocked up. After 11 minutes Marist kicked a penalty to take the score to 7-3, but Collingwood restored their seven-point advantage a minute later courtesy of Liam Miller’s trusty right

boot. A few minutes later, the visitors spurned an opportunity to reduce the deficit but missed what was an easy penalty from right in front of the posts.

As the game wore on, Marist began to string a number of passes together but the home side kept their discipline, were well organised, and defended solidly. A potential spanner in the works arose when Shawn Begg received a yellow card from the referee. The caution left Collingwood with 14 men but, while he was temporarily sidelined, his teammates stretched their lead to 13-3 after another successful penalty kick.

Collingwood continued to push forward, even when they were again reduced to 14 men, and created plenty of scoring opportunities but, despite coming close, were unable to get the ball over the line. The toll from soaking up the constant pressure, however, was becoming evident as Marist began to show signs of tiredness.

Although there were no more tries scored, there was one more penalty awarded – to Collingwood – which was duly dispatched by Miller to bring the score to 16-3.

As the match moved towards its conclusion, the Black and Gold assumed almost complete control; their lineouts improved and the team capitalised on the opportunities to gain possession and launch set plays.

Shortly after the match, Collingwood coach Graeme Miller summed up his team’s performance. “It was a messy start but the players defended well and set phases were basically good." He said he was “very happy” with the outcome, explaining that "broken nature of the game” meant Marist were unable to build any momentum.

Will Curnow about to score a try for Collingwood. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Karl Huisman scores a second-half try for Tākaka. Photo: Jo Richards.

Shawn Begg leads the Collingwood charge against Marist on Saturday. Photo: Charlotte Richards.

Students' taniwha "join Chorus"

Students from Golden Bay High School have had designs chosen to paint up two Chorus boxes on the corner of Waingaro Road and SH60, just past the Burnt Section.

The designs were created by students Liam Egan, Riley Shadbolt and Emily. The images were for their Level 1 art achievement standard woodcut project, submitted in 2023. The murals depict the three taniwha legends of Mohua: Huriawa at Te Waikoropupū Springs; Ngārarahuarau who lived at Wainui Falls and made the large cavern through the Tākaka Hill; along with Kaiwhakaruaki who made Parapara Inlet.

A team of students came out for a day and painted the murals: Aynsley Thorpe, Amelie Boettcher, Tyko Morrison and Emily. The money gained from completing the murals will be used to purchase much-needed new display systems for the art department to showcase students’ work.

Year 10 art students are currently working with one of the taniwha legends to develop a woodcut that is submitted as a Level 1 achievement standard, with credits going towards their Level 1 year.

NATURE DIARY

Weeds aren’t exactly the most exciting topic for discussion. However, invasive weeds are widespread in Golden Bay and some of them have transformed native ecosystems beyond recognition. New Zealand has around 2,300 native plants. There are more than 25,000 exotic equivalents. It is clear native plants have a public relations problem.

Our Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment

The Art Vault Gallery has offered the students the opportunity to exhibit their woodcuts later this year.

New album showcases a great Beet

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Levity Beet – two-time Tui New Zealand Children’s Music

Artist of the Year and three-time APRA New Zealand Children’s Song of the Year winner – is set to release his highly anticipated new album, Levity Beet and the Aotearoa All Stars

The album showcases a unique collaboration with 12 other renowned New Zealand kids’ music writers, performers, and producers. This vibrant and diverse project promises to be a landmark in the realm of children's music, blending Levity’s signature style with the creative genius of some of the industry's most beloved figures.

Levity has joined forces with an extraordinary lineup of talent to produce songs such as “Let’s Build this Home” with the iconic Suzy Cato. Craig Smith, the genius behind the international sensation The Wonky Donkey, brings his infectious energy to the song “Silly Sausage”, while Kath Bee's heartfelt lyrics and sense of fun add depth and resonance to “One Baby Burger Cook”.

With nine more songs on the album, other collaborators include fleaBITE, Loopy Tunes, Claudia Robin Gunn, Itty Bitty Beats, Judi Cranston, Music with Michal, MLO, Mr Roberelli and Chris Sanders.

"This album is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together," says Levity. "Working with these incredibly talented artists has been a dream come true, and I can't wait for families everywhere to experience the magic of Levity Beet and the Aotearoa All Stars.”

Owner Operator

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Tiff Price 417 Glenview Road, Takaka 7183 flyingkiwi1975@gmail.com

The album will be available on all major streaming platforms and digital retailers starting 1 May 2024, to celebrate the start New Zealand Music Month. For more information follow Levity Beet on Instagram and on Facebook.

Simon Upton describes invasive weeds as a “slow-motion botanical conquest” largely hidden from public attention and drowned out by the plight of our native birds. The destruction of our native birds by stoats, weasels, rats and feral cats is well understood. The struggle of their botanical equivalents hardly rates a mention. There is no Predator Free 2050 for our native plants.

Farewell Spit stretches for 34 kilometres making it one of the longest natural sandspits in the world. Between Pōhara and Patons Rock we have four small sandspits and a sand island. All four are important places for our coastal birds and coastal plants. These sites were once home to plants that flourished in a sandy environment. Now, covered in invasive weeds hours of work are required to return them to their original state and to restore habitat. Gorse, broom, lupin, long fescue and South African iceplant dominate their surfaces overpowering the native species we refer to as sand binders – native spinach, sand carex, sand convolvulus, pingao and spinifex. Once weeds are removed and space is made available for these native species their resurgence is remarkable. We have an important role to play in retaining the special character of these sandy places.

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Sand convolvulus flourishes on the Onahau Sandspit.

Levity's new album is a good start to NZ Music Month. Photo: Submitted.

Murals of Mohua taniwha legends created by Golden Bay High School students now adorn local Chorus boxes. Photo: Submitted.

TĀKAKA Poetry group clearly Word Savvy

Every Tuesday at 10.30am, a group of poetry enthusiasts meet in Tākaka library’s meeting room to share poems they love or those they have written.

New to Golden Bay, Lisa Horlor and her mother, poet Natalie Browning, became aware of local poetry evenings, but preferred a daytime option. Lisa approached the library, “and they were so inviting. They said, ‘We will provide the teas and coffees.’”

Naming themselves “Word Savvy”, the group is open to any appreciators or writers of poetry. “There’s no cost,” says Lisa.

About half-a-dozen people attend most Tuesdays, with nine being the highest number to date.

“Lisa’s so encouraging and supportive,” said Olivia, a participant. “She makes us feel at home.”

Chris Watson shared that although she doesn’t write poetry, she “loves it” and is now inspired to try her hand. Admitting to feeling “quite nervous”, she read a couple of her favourite poems by renowned New Zealand poet, Owen Marshall.

Clearly, Word Savvy is a supportive space in which people feel safe to share their musings or those of others. All agreed they left inspired to have a go.

RONNIE SHORT

Participants of the Word Savvy poetry group gather in Takaka library's meeting room every Tuesday at 10.30am, facilitated by Lisa Horlor (front right) and Natalie Browning (next right). Photo: Ronnie Short.

Young Scrabblers not lost for words

The word game of Scrabble was invented by Alfred Mosher Butts, an architect who became unemployed during The Depression.

Intended as a means of lifting spirits, it eventually became a worldwide phenomenon as one of the world’s most iconic and widely played games. Many households today own a Scrabble set and the game is still enjoyed between family and friends.

This is the first year that New Zealand has acknowledged Alfred Butts’ birthday on 13 April with a National Scrabble Day. It was celebrated here by a small group at the Tākaka Memorial Library, facilitated by wordsmith Murray Rogers.

The wet weather lent itself to a free two hours of fun for youth aged seven and up.

However, Murray believes that the benefits of this game are many more than just having fun: it promotes family play time, helps cultivate social skills, develops spelling ability, builds vocabulary, improves mathematical ability, and has many other advanced benefits related to decision making, risk and time management, spatial awareness, and critical and clear thinking.

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join The New Zealand Association of Scrabble Players.

Email playscrabblenz@gmail.com, or visit www.scrabble. org.nz/clubs/.

NBS new agri business role

After 13 years as NBS Tākaka branch manager Dean Lund is taking on a newly created role as agribusiness manager for the organsation.

The new position reinforces NBS’s commitment to agri business locally and is in direct response to the continued growth the portfolio achieves.

With almost 40 years in banking, 18 years specifically focused on agri business in both the North and South Island, Dean’s passion and commitment to agri business makes him the obvious person for this role, according to NBS.

Dean, who has lived and worked in Golden Bay for over 25 years, will continue in his current role until a new branch manager appointment is made. SUBMITTED

Blue Smoke and Pedals

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Blue Smoke and Pedals, a rally of vintage two-wheeled motorised vehicles, will be on the streets this Sunday. The event name harkens back to the post-WWII era of mopeds and autocycles, which were usually powered by tiny two-stroke motors similar to those of lawnmowers and chainsaws. Motorised bikes of this variety were sometimes even called "stink wheels" due to the resulting fumes. After a display of bikes in Commercial Street, the riders will depart at 2pm on a ride to Pōhara, gathering at Molly B's. They will then cruise their way back into Tākaka via Glenview Road for a prize giving at 4pm outside Roots Bar.

Youth Fire Project

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Golden Bay’s Community Light Festival will include a performance by a group of local youth who will have taken part in an eight-week course to learn how to spin fire and learn choreography. Participants in this course are invited to email for the limited places (details are on page 15).

“It’s a great project because it raises self-esteem and gives young people confidence,” says arts worker Claire French.

The Festival will take place on the weekend of 5-7 July. “It’s the start of the school holidays and we’ll make the call as to whether it will be Friday, Saturday or Sunday, once we know the best day for weather,” says Claire.

The event will include entertainment, art installations and music, dance and fire performances on the Junction Green, including Dance Collective Mohua’s "Light Fantastic".

ANITA PETERS

Kiki and Molly performing in last year's project.

A group gathered at the Tākaka Memorial Library on 13 April to celebrate National Scrabble Day. Photo: Anita Peters.

Two-wheeled rally Blue Smoke and Pedals will be cruising our streets this Sunday. File photo.

RESULTS

GOLF

16 April. 3rd Daisy (Par): C Gilbert -4. Closest to pin: 9/18 B Miller.

17 April. Stableford: D Win 34, D Hampton 34, R Dyce 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Rothwell, 4/13 R Hampton, 9/18 S Kerr. Twos: A Bradnock, R Dyce.

20 April. 2nd Stroke Play: A Bradnock 63, R Dyce 66, G Bradley 68. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Rothwell, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 M Dixon, 9/18 N Gardiner. Twos: W Rothwell, N Gardiner. Best gross: R Dyce 77.

AGM NOTICES

PROJECT Rameka AGM, Wednesday 1 May, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall. All welcome.

EAST Tākaka Hall/Domain committee AGM, Thursday 9 May at 7.30pm in the Hall. Up for discussion will be: 1, Removal of children's playground and proposed replacement at the East Tākaka Domain; 2, 150th Jubilee this year, for East Tākaka School. Please come and have your say. All East Tākaka residents very welcome. Supper to follow.

GREY Power Golden Bay will hold its AGM at the Bowling Club at 11am on Tuesday 7 May. Membership renewals will be available.

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

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

A thank you...

Takaka and Pohara Bowling Clubs would like to thank the following sponsors of the recent GB Memorial Fours tournament for their support throughout the year: Trash Palace, GB Community Trust, Chambo's Digger Hire, Chris Moyle Painters, Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park, Nikau Cafe & Bar Pohara, Laser Electrical, Molly B's, Talleys, FreshChoice Takaka, Frank and Cherie Byrne, Abel Electrical Motueka, Pupu Hydro Society, Matuku Funerals, First National Golden Bay, Clements Windows & Doors, Shane Eggers Painting, K Real Estate, Imagine designs, Hammer Hardware, Lex Taylor, J&B Hills Ltd, Ray White Golden Bay, Pohara Store, NBS Takaka, Power Signs, Total Oil NZ, GB Coachlines, Grant Delaney Building, Sollys Contractors, Warn & Associates, Pupu Plumber, NPD Takaka, ITM Takaka, GB Builders Ltd, Alliance Plumbing, GB Tanks, J&M Solly.

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.

NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome.

GB WEEKLY: admin@gbweekly.co.nz Mon-Wed, 9am-5pm.

ATTENTION COMMUNITY

Trash Palace will be closed from Wednesday 1st May, re-opening Thursday 9th May. This is because the courtyard area will be off limits due to buildings being painted.

So PLEASE NO donations to be dropped during this time, as the area will be closed and the donation bin removed.

Trash Ladies will be having a much needed break over this closure. Sorry for any inconvenience.

See you all on Thursday 9th with all your clean, saleable donations, minus the rubbish.

INFLUENZA AND/OR COVID BOOSTER VACCINATION CLINICS

Collingwood Area

Wednesday 1st May 2024 10am - 4pm at the Collingwood Hall

Thursday 2nd May 2024 9am-11am at the Bainham Hall

Thursday 2nd May 2024 1pm -3.30pm at the Pakawau Hall

Walk-in clinics - no appointment needed

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,

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

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.

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.

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

GARAGE sale. Pottery club fundraiser. Saturday 27 April, 9am2pm, behind Wayward Rabbit Studio, 30 Commercial Street. RECLINER chairs, two very comfy chairs, $175 each or $300 for the pair. Ph 524 8989.

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

NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2024. Ph 525 6183. 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.

BUGS BEWARE!!

Marjo van Dijk

Structural Integration & Clinical Myofascial Practitioner

www.structuralbalance.co.nz 027 781 6865

GOLDEN BAY MASSAGE

Deep Tissue

Therapeutic

Sports

Relaxation

Trigger Point Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage • Contact Care 30 Years experience. Paul 027 772 7334

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. 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. Closed next Monday, 29 April. Tuesdays open from 3pm. Ph 525 7678.

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.

Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

Anna Quartly P. 027 543 4357 thepictureframernz@gmail.com

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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.

INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323.

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.

NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.

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

Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions. Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies. Ph 027 338 9504 www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz

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

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

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

Mariposa is on the hunt for a permanent part-time retail assistant to join our footwear team. The position does include a Saturday shift and could evolve into full time.

If you have a love of colour and fashion and enjoy offering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you. The ideal applicant would have:

• Previous retail experience

• A glass half full attitude

• A solution based mindset

• Great communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisational and time management skills

To apply please drop into our Junction Street office, call 0800-132-500 or email kerryn@mariposaclothing.co.nz

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 B Behaviour T 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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 26 APRIL

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

SATURDAY 27 APRIL

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AND BOARD GAMING at GB Community Hall, 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

SUNDAY 28 APRIL

GB ZEN WEEKLY MEDITATION. 6.50pm, new venue 14 Junction St, behind library and Touch of Beauty. Ph 021 070 0656.

TUESDAY 30 APRIL

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. . Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679. Office hours are MondayWednesday, 9am-5pm.

WEDNESDAY 1 MAY

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm-3pm, Wholemeal Café, Tākaka. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby.org.nz, ph 03 546 7681.

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

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

THURSDAY 2 MAY

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

LATER EVENTS

GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WH Ā NAU monthly meeting, Tuesday 7 May, 12pm, Community Centre. See ad on this page for details of speakers.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

GOLDEN Bay Anglican Parish warmly invites you to join their Combined Parish Worship Service on Sunday 28 April, to be held 10am at Tākaka. There will be no service in Collingwood on 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 extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 27th SEA MOUSE – high energy alt rock $15 door.

Mon 29th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham - 7.30pm. All welcome.

MAY

Sat 4th YOUNG MOON. $20 tickets, $25 door.

Mon 6th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Thu 9th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 11th THE FORGE/ITCHY SCRATCHY, $10 door.

Mon 13th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Thu 16th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 18th NICK FEINT & FRIENDS.

Mon 20th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Thu 23rd QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 25th THE EARLY BOBS (Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday special)

Sun 26th TE TUPUA - the goblin. A play by JOHN G DAVIES. Review on NZ Herald. $15 tickets.

Mon 27th SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham - 7.30pm. All welcome.

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

Programmes to listen out for:

Radio Club at Collingwood Area School Collingwood Area School Students host Radio club, with school news, information, fun, games and music.Radio Club airs Wednesday afternoons at 4.00 with a new episode every 2 weeks.

Radio Viti Te Tauihu

A bi-lingual radio show presented in both Fijian language and English. Contents will range from health, education, sports and community news, challenges of living in NZ that impact Fiji Peoples living in the Blenheim, Nelson, Malborough and Golden Bay area with special focus on those who have come to the region under the RS Work Scheme. We want to be able to learn from their experiences and vice versa thus creating a source of outreach for them as they live away from home in Fiji. Friday mornings 11-12 with new content every second week.

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Friday: Fresh, gusty southwesterlies developing. Showers over Kahurangi and some spreading elsewhere for a time during the morning

Saturday: Southwesterlies easing west of Parapara, light winds elsewhere. Any early cloud clearing to a fine day

Sunday: Light winds, southwesterly about Farewell at first. Fine and briefly mild during the day

Monday: Northerlies, slowly freshening about Farewell. Some cloudy areas otherwise fine

Tuesday: Fresh northwesterlies. Rain developing over Kahurangi and scattered falls elsewhere later

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

The open-plan upper level boasts sea views from the dining, lounge & master bedroom The lower level offers a spacious studio, with bathroom & internal access

garaging This home is the epitome of coastal living Call now

Jana McConnon 021 245