Waka ama crews from Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay met at Tata Beach last Sunday morning for the second round of the Interclub Winter Series competition.
Hosts Onetahua Waka Ama Club were joined by paddlers from Motueka Waka Ama Club and Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club but the prospect of wet and windy conditions kept the competition’s other two clubs away. By 8.30am a small, but colourful collection of outrigger canoes (OCs) was lined up on the sandy beach ready for action. The fleet of boats included single-seaters (OC1), doubles (OC2) and six-person (OC6) craft.
Defying the doom-mongers, the sea conditions were close to ideal for waka racing: Like liquid silver, the flat, calm water merged horizonless into the grey sky. Light drizzle fell softly and silently, slowly dampening everything but the paddlers’ spirits.
Racing got underway at around 8.45am with Men’s and Women’s OC1s and OC2s padding the 4km course, which took them out to and around Tata Islands, across Ligar Bay towards Abel Tasman Memorial before rounding a marker buoy and heading back to the beach. To ensure that all boats remained visible through the mist, the course had been shortened slightly.
Kilmeny Stephens from Maitahi Club has over 12 years’ experience in waka ama but on this occasion was providing onshore support and was happy just to be in the Bay. “It’s always lovely to come over here.” Watching the crews heading out to Tata Islands she explained that the “low impact” sport is accessible to people of all ages, adding that a Masters 70 women’s crew from her club were heading to Hawai’i later in the month for the Waka Ama World Sprint Championships. “Ruby's are inspirational women.”
All subsequent races – men/women, mixed gender, and mixed club – featured OC6 vessels and followed the same 4km course. Being the only women’s OC6 crew at Tata, the Onetahua six launched their boat knowing that they would finish first, but still paddled hard.
Long-time member of Onetahua’s women’s squad Marian Milne said they were “going well” and keeping up with the training. “We’re going out regularly over winter.” She explained that, even though after-work sessions end in darkness, the “joy of paddling” meant it was still enjoyable to be out on the water. “The last two Tuesday nights have been lovely.”
After the last crew had returned to the beach at the end of the final race, paddlers, supporters and spectators warmed up with hot soup and fresh coffee before packing up and heading home.
The next round in the Winter Series is being held at Picton on Sunday 18 August.
Netsafe NZ is tasked with monitoring and tackling online scams. They report that cybercrime cost New Zealand a shocking $6.6 million from January–March 2024. They recommend that people not be ashamed to report scams, seek help to recover losses, and always take a moment to verify that they are not being deceived.
Scams increasingly target unsuspecting victims via phone and online platforms. Scammers often pose as official representatives, claiming to have news of an inheritance from a long-lost relative. The old adage, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” remains relevant.
Friendly phone callers frequently offer to help fix computers, often calling at inconvenient times to catch people off guard. I recently told one such caller that they would be better off using their time for positive purposes, rather than trying to swindle innocent people out of their hardearned money. His response was neither calm nor polite, as he unleashed a torrent of abuse before hanging up. Typically, I am the one who ends the call.
While some scam emails are easy to spot due to odd words, spelling errors, or random email addresses, others are more sophisticated, using logos and professional language. For instance, I found an email from “Amy” offering “pet supplies” from the address “z23v9f” sent at 4.24am. More cunning scammers create emails that look reputable. I once received emails supposedly from NZTA, informing me that my vehicle registration was due. I became so adept at deleting these that I missed a genuine message from NZTA and was fined for overdue registration.
Phishing involves scammers attempting to steal sensitive information for their benefit. Banks advise customers to “stay alert, proactive and protected” as “Kiwis lost $198 million to scammers last year”. Often, they impersonate trusted individuals or businesses to trick targets into sharing details, usually with a sense of urgency. The bank’s advice is to “take a sec to check” and question whether the communication is real. Clues include stilted language, misspelled addresses, or emails sent at odd times, like 2.04am.
Last week, Rural Women (RW) head office called me about a phishing scam targeting RW members. The scam email appeared to come from a familiar source, using the names of known women. The scammer starts, “I’m going into a meeting, are you...
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JOYCE WYLLIE
Onetahua Waka Ama Club's mixed crew power home in the Winter Series race at Tata Beach last Sunday. Photo: Jo Richards.
Group continues to build community
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...free at the moment?” If the recipient replies “Yes,” the scammer requests the purchase of a gift card “to surprise some of our diligent committee members,” urging the recipient to act “as soon as possible.” RW advised members to delete the email immediately from their inbox and deleted folder.
Another scam targets online payments. You receive an invoice via email and pay the stated amount into the bank account listed. Unbeknownst to you, a scammer has intercepted the email and changed the account number. You think you’ve settled the bill, only to later receive a reminder of the outstanding payment. Banks currently do not verify account numbers against account names, which enables this scam. The only way to avoid it is to contact the organisation you are paying to verify their bank number.
Follow bank advice: always use unique, long passwords or passphrases, change them regularly, and never share passwords, PINs, or two-factor authentication codes with anyone. Most banks have a dedicated number to report fraudulent emails or suspected phishing-related activity.
Report incidents to Netsafe at www.netsafe.org.nz, ph 0508 638 723.
Forward suspicious emails to me@rescam.org. If Rescam. org identifies a scam, it uses artificial intelligence to disrupt the scammer, engaging them in never-ending conversations using “multiple personalities and a growing vocabulary.” This prevents scammers from targeting the next victim.
ALISTAIR HUGHES
As the recent Tākaka Cohousing Easter Fair showed, stage one of this new Tākaka community is now very much established and happily populated.
“It brings me such joy to see what we've created here,” reflected project coordinator Simone Woodland, speaking at the Mohua Social Services hall, last Monday evening. “We have a very intergenerational community. All the way from babies under one, to 80-year-olds, and pretty much everything in between.”
Simone gave a run down on the legal structure and organisational workings of the completed community, detailing the people involved and the processes successfully navigated.
“We were looking at how to create a community in a sustainable way, which can be replicated. We have now built this first neighbourhood which we are about to replicate, but our long-term hope is that other people will be able to use this model to create their own communities elsewhere.”
Although stage one is the successful culmination of many years of hard work, the project team has barely paused before preparing to develop the next phase.
Simone outlined the plans for neighbourhood two to be situated further west along Meihana Street. “There are 18 homes in the next cohousing neighbourhood (almost half the size of stage one) with options of two or three bedrooms, and some independent land and house packages too. All the homes will look very similar to the existing ones. The idea is that this all fits and feels like it's part of the neighbourhood rather than a subdivision.”
Stand-alone houses built to the same standards as the cohousing neighbourhoods, will be available alongside this new development, for residents choosing not to share communal spaces.
Unavoidable economic forces have meant that this neighbourhood will have a smaller common house than the first. “The cost of building has gone up in the last three years since we started this project and confirmed our contracts,” noted Simone. “One of the best ways to lower costs is to reduce the common house asset, so it will be a large dining room with a kitchen on one side. People can still gather there, share kai, and hold meetings.”
Further in the future a third cohousing neighbourhood on
Rototai Road is planned, and there are plans to develop parkland between the neighbourhoods, which will be open to the wider community.
Addressing a more intimate group than usual, Simone shared some of her own background.
“When I was young, we moved into a row of houses, and although neighbours knew you lived next door, there wasn't really much connection. So, my dad started running street parties where we would invite everyone. Within a couple of years, I felt like everybody really knew everyone else and I realised you can create community wherever you are.”
If you are interested in the Tākaka Cohousing Neighbourhood, you can register for an online presentation or a neighbourhood tour via their website: www.takakacohousing.co.nz.
Project coordinator Simone Woodland describes the second stage of the Tākaka Cohousing Neighbourhood at last week’s presentation. Photo: Alistair Hughes.
Mine petition presented to parliament
A petition calling for the Government to amend its Fasttrack legislation and protect Te Waikoropupū Springs from a proposed gold mining operation was delivered to Parliament on Tuesday.
Over the two months since Siren Gold’s intentions to mine Sam’s Creek came to light, the petition has gathered over 22,000 signatures.
A delegation from Golden Bay, including Save Our Springs campaign co-ordinator Kevin Moran, Upper Tākaka farmer Ivor Evans and filmmaker Timothy Firkin, travelled to Wellington for the lunchtime handover of the petition to Green Party MP Lan Pham.
It’s been a busy time for opponents of the mine: last week saw the launch of Tim’s 25-minute documentary Sam’s Creek; Fast Track to Desecration about the community mobilising to resist the mine. “It’s a great wee community film that tells the story of a community standing up to the threat of an arsenic mine at Sam’s Creek,” said Kevin.
On Tuesday the Golden Bay delegates were joined by representatives from Greenpeace, Forest and Bird and the Degrowth organisation, plus senior politicians including Chlöe Swarbrick and Damien O'Connor. Posters of the Springs, a large water puppet, plus an assortment of banners and signs were also in evidence as the Te Waikoropupū waiata was sung while Kevin handed over the petition.
Golden Bay girl helps light up Olympics
ANITA PETERS
Recently Gabrielle Kervella’s daughter Annick Kervella had the honour of guiding her dear friend of 12 years, visually impaired Philippe Leon, as they carried the Olympic torch together through the streets of Paris. Connected by their hands they had already run many countless kilometres and sporting adventures together, which Annick said had made the torchbearing experience “deeply moving.”
The torchbearers were selected amongst thousands based on their commitment, dedication and how they embodied at least one of the core tenets of The Olympics of "Paris 2024". They represented the outstanding diversity of our society: women and men, national and local public figures, as well as citizens selected from among the public, including people with disabilities. With France organising the Paralympic Summer Games for the first time in its history, it selected the torchbearers to promote a more inclusive society.
“We were proud to embody the three energies of Paris 2024, Sport, Territories and the Collective,” said Annick. “With energy of sport, Philippe and I have shared many amazing sporting adventures, including four marathons, eco trails and the
Marseilles Cassi race. Our passion for sport reflects the passion of the athlete volunteers who make the games come alive. Philippe works at IBM and created an App to help the visually impaired access the internet, showcasing French innovation (https: localisateur.org).
Says Annick: "Our journey with the torch symbolises the fact that anything is possible when we unite our strength. Together we are stronger, representing those who work daily for a more inclusive, supportive, and sustainable society.”
JO RICHARDS
Campaigners petitioning for the protection of Te Waikoropupū Springs gathered at Parliament on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied.
Annick Kervella with visually impaired runner Philippe Leon carry the Olympic torch through the streets of Paris to open the Paralympics 2024. Photo: Supplied.
LETTERS
Red tape
Is bribing politicians illegal?
Or is it just inconvenient "red tape"?
Storing toxic waste over the populations drinking supplies is probably; currently; illegal.
Or is it just "red tape"?
We'll find out shortly no doubt.
Show us the money
Mark Doyle
Perhaps our Tasman District Council (TDC) representatives could explain to us why the amount being demanded by this council for the dam has been increased (again), this time by 63 per cent?
Perhaps our TDC representatives could also explain to us why the amount being demanded by this council for the Mapua Rehabilitation project – which was completed in 2008 – is still being charged.
Perhaps our TDC representatives can also offer proof that the money demanded by this council is actually being used for the charges listed – or are they putting it all into one account and allocating far more to the dam than they are admitting to.
As ever I won't be holding my breath.
Choosing to believe
Gary Thorpe
Congratulations Togo Wilson for recognising the one area in my letter where you could refute me (GBW, 26/7). Yes, you are right. Men can believe anything they choose to believe. Except of course, in places of Islam.
Here in New Zealand "Pākehā virtue-signallers" seem to choose to put their faith in the created order, or parts thereof, rather than the Creator Himself. The prominent literary critic and author Malcolm Muggeridge once lamented, "It has been said that when we stop believing in God then we will end up believing in nothing. The truth is much worse. We will end up believing in anything."
However, my main point was that although there may indeed be a Māori word for what Rangi Matamua is he is most definitely not an astronomer, as the word is understood in English.
Larry Petterson
A miner correction
I want to correct wording to my letter published in the 27 June edition of The GB Weekly in which I stated that "Sam's Creek Mine was closed down".
It's been pointed out to me that while mining exploration took place, there wasn't a mine as such, just assaying of the minerals present, which went no further at that stage. So I am putting the record straight. Thank you,
Karen Brookes
Wild claims for a gold mine
According to an article on the newsroom website a representative from Siren Gold said, "If we get two million ounces, and $250 million to build a processing plant, that place, Tākaka, is going to one of the richest places in New Zealand”.
If! But suppose it turns out that way, let's put some figures to it. Suppose like the Snowy River mine near Reefton it employs 100 people, and suppose it pays them well, say $100,000 a year. Then that would be $10 million a year in wages. Significant, but how does it compare? Take Christchurch for example, with average household income over $100,000 and around 150,000 households. That comes to $15 billion a year. So would an extra $10 million a year turn Tākaka into the richest place in NZ? Only in Fairyland.
But wait! We have a minister for blind frogs, and in Fairyland if you kiss the right blind frog it turns into a magnificent prince. How wonderful to live in Fairyland. But back in NZ, we would be wise to apply some common sense to the wild claims of foreign gold mine interests.
Andrew Yuill
Nitrate levels fall at Springs
Given all the bad news we’ve been hearing over recent months about the Sam’s Creek gold mine and its associated threat to Te Waikoropupū Springs, I thought it would be nice to bring you some good news instead. According to trustworthy measurements taken by the fabulous Friends of Golden Bay (give them a donation please!) the last 12 months have seen a dramatic drop in nitrate-N levels at the main spring, falling from 0.51mg/l a year ago to 0.43mg/l recently, which is also the best level achieved for five years. The influence of our community on the farmers of the Arthur Marble Aquifer (south of Hamama), through both praise and criticism, is crucial to our efforts to save our springs, and these farmers deserve a pat on the back for their outstanding achievement, so if you meet one please be sure to give them one.
Steve Penny
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HEALTH HAPPENINGS AT YOUR LOCAL HEALTH CENTRE…
• Collingwood residents are reminded that you can make bookings on both a Tuesday and Wednesday to be seen by a GP or Nurse Practitioner. We will consider more doctor days in Collingwood if the demand is there.
• We are working with the Collingwood Health Trust on their plans for a second clinic room in Collingwood.
• Whānau are reminded if you are struggling with anxiety or a current life challenge, you can book free of charge with either our health coach or health improvement practitioner.
• Thanks to the Menz Shed for their assistance to construct new beds for our kitchen vegetable garden and for fitting the new parking barriers. We are super grateful for this volunteer help.
• Our current wait times for a routine appointment has reduced significantly overall. For some specific doctors (Morgana and Rachael), they have longer wait times because they work less days due to being Mums. Otherwise, availability is good e.g. Collingwood has appointments available this week and there are also some appointments available in Takaka.
• A reminder when you come in for an appointment, please let reception know if there are any changes to your next of kin or personal details such as a change of address or new phone number.
• Did you know, GBCH are one of the remaining rural services that provide 24/7 urgent care.
If you need emergency care call 111. For same day or routine care, give us a call, ph 03 525 0060
Firefighters' big challenge
Hot on the heels of their success at the National Firefighter Challenge, Tākaka's volunteer firefighters are ready to test themselves on the world stage. In May this year, the Tākaka 39ers team comprising Kyle and Neil Gardiner, Sam Goffriller and Grant Lawrence, took out the men's relay event in a smoking hot time of 1 minute 17 seconds, making them the fastest team in New Zealand.
The team are targeting the relay event in the World Firefighters Games – the 16th annual games to be held in September 2025 in the USA (actual location yet to be determined). The games are held annually over a week and attract firefighters from all over the world. Entrants include full-time, part-time, volunteer, and retired firefighters, so the team will be up against hardcore professionals.
The relay event is tough. Wearing full firefighting gear and breathing apparatus (weighing around 20kg), relay teams race against each other and the clock, in a series of tasks across the course. Each team must complete a single relay, with members swapping tasks according to their strengths. The five tasks are:
• Climbing a six-storey tower carrying a length of 70mm 19kg flaked hose
• Hoisting a 70mm hose coil six storeys
• Chopping, using a 4kg shot hammer to drive a beam 1.5 metres
• Extending a charged length of 45mm hose to knock down a disc
• Dragging a life -sized dummy weighing approximately 85kg a distance of 30.5m.
The competition is designed to be a test of skill and fitness, simulating the physical demands of real-life firefighting, such as breaking down a door or rescuing a person. Building up to the competition, the team trains up to three times a week, including stair running using the Fonterra tower.
The team estimate that they will require "$45,000 to pay for their airfares, accommodation, entry fees and food”. Fundraising efforts are underway including cake sales, firewood raffles, and clearing wilding pines, with more activities planned. The team appreciates any support or interest from the community regarding fundraising work – especially if it requires physical fitness. Fundraising is for the team only, with family members and supporters paying their own way.
Team captain Kyle tells The GB Weekly that their goal is to “run the fastest relay of any New Zealander. Under 1:15 would be amazing.” He also thinks times will be faster in the States. “Everyone seems to run better over there. Their tower is quicker.” Training is ongoing for the team – once a week for base fitness, and then a couple of months out they will “amp it up to twice or more a week”.
ROSA VOLZ
Tākaka 39ers from left, Grant Lawrence, Kyle Gardiner, Sam Goffriller, and Neil Gardiner. Photo: Supplied.
WORDFEST 2024
August is here and that means it's the start of WordFest 2024 – a month-long celebration of the wonderful world of words.
During the month, Tākaka Memorial Library will be buzzing as it hosts a variety of talks, competitions and activities for readers, writers, puzzlers and wordsmiths. A variety of other wordy events will also be happening around the Bay and updates will be published in The GB Weekly
In addition to our extra puzzles, book reviews and giveaways throughout the month, The GB Weekly is running a writing competition with prizes on offer for authors and poets of all ages.
The GB Weekly Writing Competition
This year, writers can choose between submitting
• a poem (up to 10 lines)
• or a very short story (up to 60 words)
There are three age categories:
• Primary: Up to Year 6.
• Secondary: Year 7-10.
• Open: Senior students and members of the public.
Prizes: PaperPlus vouchers will be awarded to the winners in each age category to the value of $25 (primary), $50 (secondary) and $100 (open).
Rules: Entries close at midnight on Sunday 18 August and must be submitted by email with subject heading “The GB Weekly WordFest Competition” to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz
All entries should be the author's own work and not have been entered to any previous competition. The judge’s decision is final.
The GB Weekly will publish winning poems and stories plus a selection of other entries.
Visiting Collingwood’s library conjoined to the Memorial Hall is a step back in time. With no internet or computerisation, use of the old card system and due date slip inside book covers evokes nostalgia.
Chairperson of the now Incorporated Society, Kate Heal, has recently rearranged the volunteer-run service. A fresh coat of paint, new carpet and a clear-out has created a more spacious feel within the tiny book haven.
Describing Kathy Earnshaw, secretary and treasurer, as “the driving force”, Kate says, “She prepares all the books and cards of the books – she’s incredibly proficient.”
Currently there are 10 librarian volunteers, including minutes secretary, Keith Ballard. Robyn Jones liaises with Tasman District Council (TDC), “We are owned by TDC,” she explains.
Robyn also keeps an eye on book reviews to add to the list of book requests and recommendations, while Kathy purchases the new books on a monthly basis.
Faye Foulds has been a volunteer for one year now, saying, “I absolutely love it. It’s a great place to meet people.”
Clearly the volunteers enjoy their library, which they agree is also a hub in which many in the community meet to chat and catch-up. It also provides locals with an alternative to making additional trips to Tākaka for their reading material, when monthly shopping trips are the norm for many.
Tourists also pop in to say hello. They appreciate being able to purchase the books for sale whilst garnering a bit of local information. “People are very impressed that we’ve got such a lovely library,” said Kathy. “We have so much enthusiasm for it... There is a move back towards reading.”
Last year 120 new books were added to the collection. Some were donated, 72 were purchased from a $1000 TDC grant. Approximately 30 per cent of the recent publications are written by New Zealand authors.
Kathy applies for the grant money annually, “That buys a lot of books... all the books we buy are recommended by members.”
Membership is free, books are loaned for three weeks at 20 cents, new books 50 cents and children’s books are free.
Collingwood library is open 11am–1pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
left, Kate Heal, Robyn Jones, Faye Foulds, Kathy Earnshaw.
Photo: Ronnie Short.
Young author launches new book
JOYCE WYLLIE
Local author, 12-year-old Freya Bodley, launched her selfpublished book Starpass Change, at Tākaka library recently.
After all the time and effort of creating, editing, producing, and publishing, finally launching a book is a satisfying experience. Freya Bodley confidently spoke about how she and her cousin Alia Bodley worked together for a year "doing something we really loved". The challenge was that Freya lives in Golden Bay and is home-schooled, while Alia, also 12 years old, lives in Auckland and attends school, so co-ordinating time together was tricky. They worked independently, with each writing particular parts of the story then looking at each other's work. Their goal was to write four chapters each week. This fantasy book's target audience is similar in age to the girls, but older readers will enjoy it too. Freya explained that the cousins know each other well. Both are enthusiastic, played imaginary games growing up, and it was Alia's idea to write a book and explore creativity together. The story was inspired by a book series called "Zero G" by Dan Wells. Taking ideas the girls made a storyline and followed this plan working on the book in two parts and fitting it all together.
Freya's friend, Nur Yerushalmy, had filmed an interview with both Freya and Alia. The short version, complete with "bloopers' at the end, was screened for the appreciative audience before they took questions from the audience. Freya said how excited
she felt to finally finish the book but admitted to " feeling quite tired after the editing", and " having really sore fingers". The edit has taken four months and the final version is quite different to the original, with some chapters left out, and many re-written. Freya gave tribute to family support and her grandmother for proofreading. She and Alia have written the first chapter of the sequel already. It stars two different characters and is based on the planet "Estrade".
The picture on the front cover of Fern and Maia with two moons is Freya's artwork. She drew it by hand then used digital art to complete it "[going] over it a hundred times and getting feed-back". She handed out sheets of her drawings at the end of her presentation and encouraged people to colour in the "home tree", "spirit animals", or "dragon palace".
Freya chose chapter six, titled "Fern" which she had written, to read aloud. Packed with action but also wonderful description. "Bright blue instrument markings rose from the golden twine and flew around Fern's head. Music engulfed her mind like butterfly beetles in the wind." After that many were inspired to buy the book, with Freya autographing copies as authors do at any good book launch. Starpass Change was self-published, and Freya thanked her parents for funding it, saying that as books sell she will refund them.
The book is being sold from Freya's family currently, $22 per copy, contact lisa.bodley@icloud.com
MY FAVOURITE NOVEL
Anne Elliott is the daughter of Sir Walter, a vain, selfish baronet, and the second of three sisters. She is 27 years old, gentle, pretty and unmarried.
Seven years earlier she had been engaged to a young, ambitious naval officer, Captain Wentworth, but had been persuaded by her older friend, Lady Russell, to break it off because he was not considered suitable either in fortune or temperament for her beloved god-daughter. Anne was now conscious that the bloom of her youth was fading, but had never accepted any other offer of marriage, remaining quietly faithful to the memory of Captain Wentworth and following his successful career with interest.
When she discovered that he was to visit his sister and her husband, Admiral Croft, who had just moved into the neighbourhood, and that they will probably meet again, she is apprehensive. Would he find her changed? Were his feelings still the same?
As the novel progresses, the relationship, beginning with cool, hurtful politeness, gradually develops into a renewal of their former of feelings, despite several obstacles on the way. Persuasion is my favourite novel because of its perceptive account of relationships. Jane Austen's elegant prose, as always, is a pleasure; but in this last novel, as well as the characteristic subtle humour, there is an underlying feeling of gentle sadness which, to the satisfaction of the reader, is gradually transformed into quiet and realistic happiness.
I have read this novel many times, always transported by Jane Austen's wonderful writing into a very different but recognisable world. We realise that human nature never changes, and we feel a true connection with the characters. The story is always compelling, and I turn to it always with genuine delight.
When guitar meets fiddle and vocal harmonies soar among the heavens, shooting stars are bound to light up the night sky.
Local duo, Callie Lamont and Mike (MJ) Kennedy have been plying their music and songs individually for quite some time. When they take to the stage as guests at Acid on the Microphone next week, it will be the first time they have played a gig together.
And they promise their lightning mix of folk and country will not go unnoticed. Both singers and songwriters in their own right, MJ and Callie will perform a selection of original songs along with a few covers.
Says Acid on the Microphone co-ordinator Mark Raffills: “It is always a pleasure to introduce local talent into our monthly poetry events. And the music these two create is just poetry in motion! They make for an energetic and entertaining evening out, too!”
The life blood of Acid on the Microphone is the regular open microphone session for poets and musicians. Running for 30 years, the open mic always throws up some unexpected treats as new and established performers present their work. Open mic will kick off from 7.30pm. Participants can put their names on the performance list on the night.
Thursday 8 August, 7.30pm at the Mussel Inn. $5.
Freya Bodley at the recent launch of her book Starpass Change. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
SUBMITTED
Persuasion by Jane Austen. Published in 1818, a year after she died.
• Coloured
• Floor
The building at 90 Commercial Street, Tākaka has begun a new chapter in its interesting and colourful history.
Previously the home of The Brigand and, more recently, the stylish Dada Manifesto, the TARDIS-like interior now houses a café, retail space, fashion and art gallery, a healing room, music zone and community hub. The transformation is the work of Jenny Lyn Walker, aka Aroha, who has distilled all the ingredients into Essence of Aroha Ahora [Love Now] which she describes as a “one-stop shop” – a place where community, culture, couture, care and cacao come together in a relaxed and calming space.
From starting out as a fashion designer 22 years ago, Aroha has built an impressive skill set that includes teaching, art, languages and dressmaking. “It’s been quite a journey,” she says.
Aroha first set her heart on a move to Mohua when she was travelling around New Zealand some 12 years ago. “I came to Golden Bay and thought 'this is where I need to be'.”
Two years later she moved to Nelson and bought "Possibilities the Shop" from Avery Dash, subsequently relocating it to Richmond, before it finally found a home in Tākaka.
After three years in the Bay, Aroha now has also found the right space to accommodate her rainbow of ideas. The floor of the building is organised into several overlapping zones offering everything from a place to relax, read, or play board games, to the “Possibilities” shelves filled with crystals, cards, and healing remedies for sale. Then there is the “Being Presence Centre” healing room where Aroha conducts her life path
guidance sessions. The bar and kitchen area, recognisable from previous incarnations, serves up a variety of healthy drinks and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free bites – but traditional fries are still on the menu. Just off to the side, the covered veranda, filled with the soothing sound of a water fountain, offers an oasis of calm. “It’s a nice place to relax and have a cacao,” says Aroha.
Back inside, the largest single space is occupied by Aroha’s dress-making table, clothing racks and mannequins. Her “Y Be” fashion label specialises in bespoke garments for special events, such as weddings and balls, and are tailored to express the wearer’s personality. It’s this custom approach that gives the label its name, explains Aroha: "Why be someone else? Be yourself!"
She also creates sculptural fashion art, some of which is on display, including an extraordinary “Fantail” dress, and a dark green Tiki pennant dress which won Aroha the Supreme Award at Westfield Style Pasifika 2003 plus a trip to Versace in Milan. The dress graced the red carpet the following year when Keisha Castle-Hughes wore it to the Independent Spirit Awards for Whale Rider. “It’s my claim to fame,” says Aroha.
Not one to rest on her laurels, Aroha is working on her ambitious French Collection – 48 outfits which she will show as a work-in-progress in Tākaka and, when completed, hopes will wow the world’s fashion capital. “I want to take it to Paris.”
In the meantime, in Golden Bay, she continues to weave all the various elements of her one-stop shop into a whole.
For more information, check out the PossibilitiesBeing Presence Centre Facebook page. Or visit: https:// essenceofaroha.weebly.com/ and www.ybe.co.nz
JO RICHARDS
Aroha describes her new space as a "one-stop shop" where the community can come together. Photo: Jo Richards.
Book fair brings boost for hospice
Regenerating
with our local community
Here’s to making a healthy difference – giving back to nature and being part of a great community.
Students' work at Art Vault
This month, in collaboration with Golden Bay High School and art teacher Georgina West, Art Vault Tākaka is displaying the work of three Year 12 students in the Vault Space. For each of them, it is their first ever solo exhibition.
Following Amalie Harris-Macready's show, this week the gallery installed Lani Murray's solo exhibition titled "Te Putiputi Nunui o Kahurangi". There will be an opening on Tuesday 6 August at 4pm. All are welcome to come and celebrate the achievements of Lani and support the school community.
Lani's work explores her connection with nature that comes from her love of orienteering. She is also aware of animals that are now extinct, shown through her painting imagery.
This month marks the final opportunity to view some of the impressive works by Art Vault Tākaka’s talented members, with new pieces featured from the Winter Members Exhibition displayed throughout the space.
The gallery will be closed for six weeks starting from 25 August, as kaitiaki co-directors Hahna Read and Grant Knowles anticipate a new arrival.
Every year through the HealthPost Nature Trust, our team works alongside passionate community volunteers to plant native trees and help regenerate biodiversity at Wharariki and Onetahua Farewell Spit.
Volunteers are the backbone of our conservation efforts here –and we love supporting our team to get involved.
Here’s what HealthPost team member Yan has to say about volunteering:
“I feel privileged to live and work in a welcoming community, so it makes sense to me to give back to the community and connect with people. I enjoy the challenges and continuous learning while volunteering. It is rewarding. Individuals can do so little. Together, we make a huge difference.”
We’re so grateful for the ongoing support and mahi of Nature Trust volunteers and the collaborative effort to help restore nature in our spectacular backyard.
Sign up for regular updates or get in touch about volunteering opportunities with the HealthPost Nature Trust at: marianmilnenz@gmail.com
Hear why our community love volunteering to watch
Nelson-Tasman Hospice retail manager John Hopkins, left, and Tākaka store manager Pam Gardiner received $2000 from Motupipi Hall Inc from their book fair fundraising. Past president Bert Nalder is second from left with president Don McIntyre. Photo: Submitted.
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Lani Murray's exhibition opens next week. Photo: Submitted.
GOLF
17 July. Stableford: G Allen 40, D Jerram 39, R Dyce 37. Closest to pin: 3/1 P Hay, 4/13
J Solly, 8/17 G Ryan, 9/12 G Ryan. Twos: D Jerram. Best gross: R Dyce 81.
20 July. Stableford: W Rothwell 43, G Allen 39, R Dyce 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 P Sim, 4/13 C Hadler, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 W Collie. Twos: M Dixon, D Win, P Sim. Happy wanderer: A Bradnock. Best gross: P Sim 76.
23 July. 6th Daisy (Par): S Rosser -1. Closest to Pin: 3/12 S Rosser, 9/18 C Gilbert.
24 July. Stableford: C Hadler 41, P Solly 40, R Dyce 36. Closest to Pin: 3/12 P Solly, 4/13
G Allen, 8/17 W Collie, 9/12 G Ryan. Twos: P Solly. Best gross: C Hadler 79.
27 July. Nett: R Dyce 70 (c/b), J Solly 70, R Miller 71. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Rowe, 4/13 N Gardiner, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 C Hadler. Twos: R Heuvel, G Rowe. Happy wanderer: B Topine. Best gross: W Collie 76.
BRIDGE
17 July. Tukurua Pairs Session 3. E Bradshaw/B Adams 58.75%; P Nelson/A Foreman 55%; Jenni Kingston/Lorna Scurr 53.75%. H/cap: E Bradshaw/B Adams 57.50%; A Gray/L Field 55.01%; P Nelson/A Foreman 54.45%.
19 July. Friday Champs Session 8. A Foreman/D Sarll 64.13%; E Bradshaw/L Scurr 57.61%; P Jayne/L Field 47.83%; K Van Der Struys/C Mead 47.83%. H/cap: A Foreman/D Sarll 61.87%; P Jayne/L Field 55.41%; E Bradshaw/L Scurr 54.91%.
24 July. Patons Rock Individual Session 7. R Smith/J Harper 57.94%; A Gray/C Webster 57.64%; J Edmondson/B Burdett 55.56%. H/cap: A Gray/C Webster 60.44%; R Smith/J Harper 57.71%; J Wedderburn/L Bradley 54.49%.
26 July. Rainbow Relaxed 1 Session 8. E Bradshaw 71.59%; C Browning 61.36%; L Field 59.09%.
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CAS shows its class at nationals
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A group of five Collingwood Area School (CAS) students represented their school with pride at the National Area Schools Sports Tournament in Te Awamutu recently. The tournament marked the final stage for the athletes who competed for CAS in the Top of the South (TOTS) Area Schools competition earlier in the year and who were subsequently selected to trial for different sports, and joined students from Canterbury Area Schools to compete at the national tournament.
CAS students were selected to represent TOTS in a number of sports:
Girls’ football: Ashley Iorns, Syriah Haare, and Natalie Iorns. Netball: Amelia Swan and Natalie Iorns. Boys’ basketball: Nelson Glass. Girls’ volleyball: Natalie Iorns.
The students had a very successful week, with the TOTS team being crowned regional champions. The final day of the tournament featured a North Island v South Island competition in which Natalie Iorns was selected to represent the South Island in volleyball, netball, and football.
The North-South battles were closely contested. The North won boys’ volleyball, boys’ basketball, kī-o-Rahi,
girls’ football, and boys’ football, while the South claimed victories in netball, rugby, girls’ volleyball, and girls’ basketball. Ultimately, the North Island team was crowned the overall winners of the day.
The tournament concluded with the selection of national teams and CAS student Natalie Iorns achieved the highest accolade of being selected for the national football, volleyball, and netball teams.
Country keeps bragging rights
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The two sides are assembled from players who have represented one of the six Country or five Town teams in Tasman Rugby’s Division 2 competition during the season. Golden Bay featured strongly in the Country line-up, providing a total of 11 players: Collingwood’s Will Curnow,
The victory means Country retain the bragging rights for another year. Photo: Submitted.
From left, Syriah Haare, Amelia Swan, Nelson Glass, Natalie Iorns and Ashley Iorns. Photo: Submitted.
Country triumphed 43-14 over Town in
annual regional rugby fixture at Brightwater last Saturday.
Liam Miller, Ben Rillstone and Tyler Jones were joined by Tākaka’s Ben Clemens, Anthony Tait, Alex Oakden, Riley Oakden and Justin Davis. Also selected were Kodie Dodson Herron and Hunter Griffith who both played for Huia this season.
AGM NOTICES
THE Tarakohe Sea Anglers AGM will be held on Wednesday 24 August 2024 in the front lounge of the Telegraph Hotel Tākaka at 7.30pm. Bruce Packard, secretary.
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
WALLIS, Allan Harry. Fay and family sincerely thank you for your loving support and kindness shown with messages, phone calls, flowers and baking after Allan's passing.
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. BLINDS, blinds, blinds by Luxaflex, "Beauty is in the detail". Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote. 96b Commercial St, Tākaka to view our blind stand and much more.
CLASSIFIEDS
525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
ATTENTION WRINKLIES EXPRESS CLIENTS: When you are phoning Willa, to book a ride, please speak clearly and slowly, and always leave your phone contact number TWICE. Thank you for your consideration. N Farr, secretary.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757. PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
DE-SEXING FOR CATS
Pupu Hydro Society and the Rural Service Centre are collaborating with us to offer free desexing and microchipping of cats and kittens Wednesday 21 August.
Please contact Lis Pedersen on 027 686 3362 to register your pet.
HOME NEEDED
"Spooky and Snoopy"
- two very friendly 5 month old boys looking for their new home, come and meet us!
Contact Carol: 03 525 9494 or Josie: josie.lily0508@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.
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
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
HEALING Room. Life path guidance readings with Aroha Sage. Healing Room also for hire. For sale: books, crystals, essential oils, oracle cards and healthy vegan café food. ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, Possibilities – Being Presence Centre, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Ph 027 231 7447, 03 525 6111. INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323. MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com
GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS
- Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products
- Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products 525 8677
MASSAGE. Ph Paul Frika 027 772 7334. 30 years of experience.
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
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.
GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679.
GOLDEN Bay Kindergarten would also like to thank Tui Balms and Tonic Coffee Roasters for their generous contributions towards our raffle fundraiser.
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome.
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells
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.
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.
CLEANER. AJ's Cleaning Services. Visit ajscleaning.co.nz for more information.
CURTAIN making, fabrics including velvets, linens, cottons, sheers, liners including sunteen, blockout and triplewoven, curtain tapes, buchram. Tracks in 10 colours, single or double. View the vast range window dressing products including blinds at Imagine designs next to Laser Electrical, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka.
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.
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.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.
WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.
GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com
HANDYMAN, maintenance, small building, carpentry, landscaping, 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.
We are seeking a Qualified Builder with experience to join the team
We are seeking a Qualified Builder with experience to join the team.
Immediate start available.
Immediate start available.
If you are interested or would like more information, contact Dan 0275 525 642 build@dandarwenbuilders.co.nz
If you are interested or would like more information, contact Dan 0275 525 642 build@dandarwenbuilders.co.nz
Super Liquor Golden Bay requires a Super Star to join our awesome team
We’re seeking someone who is motivated, honest, reliable, trustworthy, has great initiative & work ethic, a positive attitude & who loves going the extra mile to provide great customer service.
Previous retail or hospitality experience and manager’s licence would be an advantage. (Or the ability to obtain both.)
What we are looking for is someone who:
• Is willing to work hospitality hours – nights & weekends
• Has good physical fitness (regular heavy lifting is part of the job)
If this sounds like you call in and drop off your CV to Super Liquor Golden Bay or send via email to goldenbay@superliquor.co.nz
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
The General Manager is responsible to the Trust Board for the organisation's overall management and leadership – the senior executive role is responsible for over 40 staff with a budget of over $2 million It is a non-clinical role
The ideal candidate will have:
• A business, management or clinical qualification;
• Significant experience in all aspects of organisation management – planning, finance, personnel, governance, quality, risk, audit and contracting amongst others;
• A knowledge of, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and lead a passionate and competent team committed to helping people lead ‘a life worth living’
For a Job Description, a detailed Person Specification and our TWM Application Form, please visit our webpage www twm org nz/careers or call Phone 03 525 9624
If this is you, we would like to hear from you We are looking forward to receiving your full application (cover letter, CV & TWM Application Form) at: hr@twm org nz
Te Whare Mahana Trust 163 Commercial Street, Takaka 7110
Applications close Tuesday, 27 th August
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē
ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am-4pm. 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, 8am3pm. Saturday evening is dine-in curry night, 5pm-8pm. Ph 524 8194. Also, see advert above.
COURTYARD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open 7 days, 7am-5pm. Also, bookings for dinner. Ph 525 8681.
DE-LISH DELICATESSEN . Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.
ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Fresh frequency food and divine delectable drinks. Vegan, vegetarian, GF, DF. Open everyday, 10am to 10pm. Ph 027 231 7447, 03 525 6111.
GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4pm. 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 to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.
O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. THE WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7.30am-3pm daily.
TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA. Open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Updates on Facebook and Instagram. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com
Burger Wednesday! $20 Burgers all day long *dine in only
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, 11 and 25 August; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 4 and 18 August.
SACRED Heart Catholic faith community winter timetable: Mass, 4pm, 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
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST
PEACE VIGIL: Stop the genocide against Palestine. Village Green, Tākaka, 10am. Inquiries ph Peni 027 697 8018.
SUNDAY 4 AUGUST
UPPER TĀKAKA COUNTRY CLUB PIG HUNT, 2-4 August. Weigh-in by 3pm, Sunday 4 August.
TUESDAY 6 AUGUST
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
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.
THURSDAY 8 AUGUST
GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING, 2pm. Speaker: Mr A Tait, the supermarket business.
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
See: www.goldenbayatc.org.nz
ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, Possibilities - Being Presence Centre
TUESDAYS: Spanish conversation nights - 5-8.30pm. Come and have a chat with the group, keep your Spanish flowing.
WEDNESDAYS: OPEN MIC NIGHTS - 5.30-10pm. Come along, bring friends, have a go, cheer each other on, enjoy!
Love Now
THURSDAYS: Games nights - 7-10pm. Bring along a game or use the ones from our games cupboards.
SUNDAYS: Documentary matinees. 12.30-3pm. 'Art made the world' series showing over the next 5 weeks.
Fresh Frequency Food & Divine Delectable Drinks served throughout the evenings! 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. 027 231 7447, 03 525 6111.
Something exciting is going on at
SSENCE of AROHA AHORA (Love Now) on 7th July at 7pm = 7-7-7
We are celebrating the launch of our New Venue at 90 Commercial St, Takaka, Golden Bay. We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion oy live music and warming fire, while you meander and explore the unique spaces our vision has invoked
llery of Sculptural Fashion Art, Local Artists Beautiful Creations Fashion Design Workshop, Retail Spaces with Spaces to Hire an / Vegetarian Cafe, DF/GF, Cacao & Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks ealth & Wellbeing Spaces, Healing, Therapy & Guidance Room ary / Chill Out / Boardgames Zone, Workshops / Groups / Classes Music Zone / Lessons Space, Bands / DJs / Events Nights
7-7-7 Event Details:
Date: Sunday 7th of July 2024
Time: 7pm at 90 Commercial St
ver Charge: $11 per person (keep warm with a free Ceremonial Cacao)
Tasting Platter: $11 - samples of our Cafe menu We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing the ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA RSVP optional: beingpresencecentre@gmail com See you here!
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Every Monday night at 7pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. All welcome.
Sun 4th KIDZTHEATRE POP-UP OF POEMS, 3pm. Gold coin entry.
Thu 8th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE, 7.30pm. All welcome.
Thu 15th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sun 25th THE HOT POTATO BAND. $35 tickets. Thu 29th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 31st HANNAH EVERINGHAM - alt folk/indie rock duo. 7.30pm, $15 door. For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz
TAKAKA FUELS &
FISHING
Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch 2 Commercial Street, Takaka
Friday: Southeasterlies about Farewell, easing. Light winds elsewhere. Mainly fine. Frosts in sheltered areas at first
Saturday: Light winds. Fine with frosts at first especially in sheltered areas and away from the coast
Sunday: Light winds. Fine weather continuing. Frosty at first especially away from coastal areas
Monday: Light winds, may tend westerly about Farewell. Mainly fine with frosts in sheltered areas
Tuesday: Westerlies, freshening about Farewell, but lighter elsewhere. A few cloudy areas otherwise mainly fine
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