A stunning weekend yielded an army of hunters and supporters gathered to celebrate the Upper Tākaka Pig Hunt (UTPH). The 27th annual event was held at the Upper Tākaka Country Club last Sunday, 4 August. Competitors numbered 84 adults and 28 kids collectively entering an impressive haul of 191 carcasses.
By mid-afternoon the weigh station opposite the country club was working at capacity, with weigh masters Geoff Trewavas and Duncan McKenzie deftly handling the flow of large game entries, complemented by Cindy Rosser and Jonny Harwood weighing and counting possums, hares, and goats.
The hunt is organised by locals and keen hunters Jonny Harwood, Cindy Rosser and Amanda Brooks. Says Jonny of the turnout, “It's next level, we have never seen so many pigs and deer,” which he puts down to “the good weather and a lot more deer being about this year”.
The prizegiving was a festive affair with
tables full of generously donated prizes, spot prizes, and raffles. “It’s all donated from the local community and from over the hill,” says Cindy.
“Every child entered receives a prize.”
Encouraging junior hunters is key to the growth of the sport, says Cindy. “There were three kids, (under 13), who hunted with parents and grandparents and entered in the adult class. Including my son, Benjamin who proudly weighed in a fallow deer he had helped hunt with his pop, Roger Rosser. There were also a large number of teenagers as team entries [in adult categories]”. UTPH junior hunters Ruby (7) and Felix (5) Tait caught five possums between them. “We went with Dad to spot and shoot possums until 10pm.” Next year Felix “might try for a deer”.
Jonny kicked off the prizegiving with a speech and facilitated crowd control with his sheepdog whistle. Prizegiving was a joyful, lively affair with much banter. Heaviest Sow winners Grant Wyllie and Mark Soper, with a 53.5kg winning entry, were subjected to a
“life rules according to Jonny” speech. Starting with “1, Be nice to your mum” and building to “5, keep trying” reminding the winners of the requirement to work a bit harder to beat Jonny's “three-time winner” record.
Winner of the Ian Foskett Memorial Trophy for heaviest boar, (79.5kg), Ryan Nalder tells The GB Weekly: “I have been hunting since I was a young fella. This is a pig [the winning entry] that I have been after for a while. The dogs got onto it, and it ended up in a hole, and I had to dig it out of there.”
After prizegiving, the crowd stayed on for a BBQ dinner and to toast their successes, and near successes. “There were a lot of stories about hunting all weekend and wayward dogs with nothing to show for their efforts!" says Cindy. "It's great to see our little hunt up the valley is well supported by locals and also the 'Riwaka boys', good to see the enthusiasm and the younger hunters taking part and proudly bringing in their haul.”
JO RICHARDS
Golden Bay has been hit with a major hike in fees charged to property developers.
With effect from 1 July, Tasman District Council (TDC) increased development contribution fees for the Golden Bay catchment from $12,600 to $41,300, an increase of $28,700. Fees applied in the District’s two other catchments, Waimea and Motueka, increased to $54,150 and $38,200, respectively.
It’s the second major regulatory-driven increase in building costs to hit developers in the past 12 months, following last year’s changes to the Building Code which introduced the new “H1” energy efficiency standards for new home builds. That change was estimated to have added around $20-30,000 to the cost of building a standard home.
The development contribution is a charge levied on new developments eg, subdivision and buildings. They are used to ensure that those who create additional demand on Council’s infrastructure contribute to the extra cost that they impose on the community rather than the general ratepayers. The fees are related to the Council’s provision of services for three waters (water, storm-water, and wastewater) and transport.
In Golden Bay’s case, the latest fee increase is primarily driven by the need to re-site and upgrade Tākaka’s ageing and inadequate wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).
TDC’s Draft Wastewater Activity Management Plan 2024-2054 published earlier this year, highlighted this issue: “The capacity of the Tākaka WWTP is currently limited and is only able to service land already zoned residential or rural residential serviced. There is no capacity to enable any future growth areas. The current consent expires in 2038 and future planning may need to consider the relocation of the WWTP away from the flood plain.”
The construction of the new WWTP is budgeted to cost $70.5m.
While the latest cost increase is not welcomed by Golden Bay’s construction sector, builders and suppliers, spoken to by The GB Weekly recently, appeared optimistic about the future.
ITM Tākaka store manager Luke Brown said that regulatory-related cost pressures have been offset to some extent by the softening prices of building materials.
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Perfect weather encouraged a large turn out of hunters of all ages, (and pigs and deer), at the 27th Upper Tākaka Pig Hunt.
Photo: Rosa Volz.
Spring into action TDC development fees increase
A green initiative aimed at safeguarding Te Waikoropupū Springs from the risk of fire is about to get underway, and the local community is being asked to join in.
Fire and Emergency’s Nelson-based volunteer support officer Jess Noone outlines the multi-agency approach. “We are working on a project to support the protection of Te Waikoropupū Springs, alongside DOC and Manawhenua ki Mohua.”
In addition to being awarded a Water Conservation Order, Te Waikoropupū Springs and surrounding bush area have been registered as a Wahi Tapu site with Heritage NZ.
Jess explains how the project will take root. “The goal is to remove highly flammable species along the road frontage leading to the springs and replace with low flammability options alongside community education, signage and an electronic fire detection system.”
The road frontage leading to the springs is a likely area for spark generation and a subsequent fire start. The area comprises of a mix of high flammability vegetation and high traffic flow.
Jess says the first phase is just the beginning. “We hope that once the initial planting is completed we can attract funding for further technology to keep the space safe.
“On Saturday, 17 August we're inviting anyone in the local community interested in supporting this mahi to come and help us to plant the first 500 plants. The day will be supported with a barbecue and involvement from members across the broader Golden Bay community. We welcome all support and will be planting from 10am till approximately 2pm.”
For more information contact Jess at: jess.noone@ fireandemergency.nz
Or phone: 027 300 5894.
See the advertisement on page four of this issue for more details.
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“Some things are coming down, stabilising.”
He estimated that there are currently “at least 20 new builds” plus numerous renovations happening in the Bay. “It’s a good place to be if you’re a builder; there’s a lot going on,” said Luke. Consequently it’s also good place to be a supplier. “We’ll be busy for the next 12 months.”
Steve Chamberlain of Golden Bay Builders says meeting the new building regulations had added significant cost which was passed on to the customer. “It’s got a lot dearer.” And he’s not impressed with the latest fees hike. “We’ll have to pass that on too, we can’t absorb it.”
He estimates the current cost of building a standard threebedroom, double-garage home to be around $500,000 and that doesn’t include the cost of the section, unlikely to be less than $350,000.
Passing on additional costs can only worsen home affordability. The GB Affordable Housing Project survey carried out in 2020 showed that only seven per cent of Golden Bay's population could afford to buy the average house – and that was when it cost $581,528.
Sharon McConnon of First National Golden Bay, said the fees hike was effectively a double whammy, that would push up housing costs and constrain development: “We find the
proposed increase in development contributions to be a huge one. This will be yet another cost to land development which is already an expensive exercise. We would expect this cost will be passed on to the purchaser and also wonder whether this will limit developers' interest in developing land going forward.”
Speaking onsite at a new build in Pōhara, Signature Homes project manager Michael Gray was confident that customers would be prepared to pay the extra premium. “Something is added to the cost every month.” It didn’t, however, appear to be putting off customers and he is optimistic about the future. “We’ve seen an increase in early enquiries with the interest rates coming back.”
Toby Christen of TC Builders shares Michael’s optimism. He currently has three new builds on the go – in Ferntown, Collingwood and Ligar Bay – and sees no sign of things slackening off. “I’m booked out for a year ahead.”
He believes Golden Bay’s building is unique. “It is its own microclimate; there’s always plenty of work in the Bay for the right people.”
For more information about development contributions, go to: https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/key-documents/ more/growth/development-and-financial-contributionspolicy/
JO RICHARDS
Less flammable planting will help protect the springs. File photo.
Despite regulatory increases in property development costs, the Bay's builders continue to be very busy. Photo: Jo Richards.
Peace vigil on Green for Palestine
Last Saturday morning, as a group of peace advocates gathered on Tākaka ’s serene Village Green, the ongoing bloody conflict in Gaza seemed a million miles away.
Saturday’s vigil was organised by Peni Connolly of Golden Bay Peace Group to raise awareness of Israel’s ongoing military action and its impact on the Palestinian population. The lowkey rally relied on colourful banners and quiet conversation to get the message across that a ceasefire must be implemented immediately.
Peni said that conflict’s official death toll of around 40,000 was a gross underestimate. “A recent article in The Lancet put it at 186,000 – that’s eight per cent of the population.” The
large discrepancy, she explained, was accounted for by, “the disappeared, the captured, those still buried under rubble, and starved children who are not counted as casualties”.
It’s a clear case of genocide, argues Peni who supports the case filed by South Africa at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention. While the Court found it was plausible that Israel's actions amount to genocide, it said there was insufficient evidence to support the call for an immediate end to hostilities.
Until that call is heeded, peace advocates from around New Zealand and the world are likely to continue to press their cause.
JO RICHARDS
Local peace advocates gathered to highlight the need for an immediate ceasefire in the current Gaza conflict. Photo: Jo Richards.
Meeting: Monday 12 August, 1pm
Golden Bay Service Centre in Tākaka
Items on the Agenda include:
• FENZ - Te Waikoropupū Springs Resilience Project
• CDEM Community Preparedness Plans
• Planning for Industry in Tākaka
• Board Report
• Discretionary Fund Applications
• Community Group Leases
• Financial Summary
To view Agenda and reports for this meeting, obtain the Zoom link, or to register to present at public forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz
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.
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LETTERS
Not one reply was forthcoming.
A big thank you to Joyce Wyllie for her article “Cyber crime on the rise” (GBW, 2/8). It mentions Rural Women head office being “used” in a gift card phishing scam.
Bainham Rural Women are currently accepting sponsorships for our major 2025 fundraiser, a commemorative 90th Anniversary calendar. Rest assured we will be ensuring our genuine status in all financial communications. There are nine market place calendar spaces still available, $115 each. Contact me if interested, ph 027 232 2213.
Fiona Newey, calendar project manager Making a bid for "power"?
One notes that not one but two councillors and the mayor suddenly want to be on the board of the Tasman (Electricity) Network Trust. Spooky.
I assume the proposed arsenic mine will require trillions of watts of "cheap" electricity.
The rich don’t pay the going rate. First class and business class airfares are heavily subsidised by those of us in cattle class so, obviously, you won’t mind subsidising the mine. After all, you are used to subsidising the wealthier.
No doubt the discussions over how much (little surely?) Siren [Gold] will pay for the required electricity will be held in secret – “commercial confidentiality” – or some such bovine excrement being cited as to why it must be a secret.
I wonder if there will be any “jobs for the boys” or “fact finding trips” or lucrative “consultancy” positions opening up in the near future?
Guess.
Use your vote wisely.
Out of control rates
Mark Doyle
So here’s a good one. I spend over 3.5 years and $35,000 to subdivide and keep a smaller portion of my 62-acre bush block to simplify my life and get my rates down. From last year’s rates at $5,000 an acre, it jumped to $12,000 an acre on my 22 acres with a separate title. This adds up to a 140 per cent increase, leaving rates on my 22 acres close to what 62 acres' rates were. Another disturbing item is the unspecified $40,000 improvements left blank.
It’s said that NZ has one of the least corrupt governments in the world. I say if there wasn’t such an opposition to taking polygraph tests due to “invasion of privacy” we’d find things are much different
Your thoughts?
A damming lack of response
Bill Wallis
Last month I invited all ratepayers, council elected representatives, and any expert council staff for evidence that the Waimea Dam benefits the Golden Bay Ward.
This poses the question: why, when there was so much opposition to this dam, especially from Golden Bay residents, are we suffering escalating costs with no cap?
Why are the ratepayers of Golden Bay allowing this fee to be charged with no challenge as to it being capped or any advice of its future?
The letter from Gary Thorpe (GBW, 2/8) needs following up by our two representatives and the question asked: Are we just going to sit here and continue to pay this escalation?
There is a review of the Local Government Act due this year, on representation. Have we really had a pair of worthy councillors, with our living here being cared for?
Do we need two councillors who do not sing from the same song book or just one who will sing for us?
This is our call.
Beads and mirrors no longer work
Reg Turner
In response to Andrew Yuill's excellent letter entitled "Wild claims for a gold mine" (GBW, 2/8).
Andrew is absolutely correct that those financial danglings by Siren Gold are complete fantasy.
Currently. The Tākaka Valley component of Golden Bay produces $80 to $100 million approximate annual GDP (gross domestic product) and that employs well in excess of 100 full -time employees. Yes, that is year in, year out and growing.
So let's put all that in jeopardy for a pseudo fantasy arsenic mine with a sprinkle of golden hollow promises on a yellow brick road to untold wealth.
There are a lot of people here who are in touch with reality and want to always swim in the rivers and kiss frogs after an honest day's work.
Looks like the old "beads and mirror trick" for the natives does not work anymore.
Ivor
Evans
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Te Waikoropupu Springs Community Planting Day
Fire and Emergency, along with the Department of Conservation and Manawhenua ki Mohua invite the Golden Bay Community to join in the planting of fire resistant native plants to protect Te Waikoropupū Springs from the risk of wildfire.
Please gather at 10am on Saturday 17th August at the PuPu Springs carpark. Some tools and spades will be available, but volunteers are encouraged to have sturdy footwear, their own spade, gloves and water.
If you are able to give a few hours, check out the Nelson/Marlborough Fire and Emergency Facebook Page for event details and to RSVP.
Options for urban growth in Tākaka
JO RICHARDS
Members of the Tākaka industrial business community are being invited to discuss options for urban growth with Tasman District Council representatives next Monday.
The focus of the session will be on locating new industrial land for Golden Bay businesses. Council staff will present options for the rezoning of three sites identified for industrial use and lead a discussion about the needs of industry.
“The proposed rezoning supports the needs for industrial, residential and commercial growth in Tākaka as identified in the Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy,” says Jeremy Butler, TDC’s team leader – Urban and Rural Policy.
“As Tākaka looks to the future it will be increasingly challenged by an industrial zone and industrial activities that are not well located and are constrained by a shortage of available industrial and residential land, says Jeremy. “Influencing where growth occurs is informed by a framework of community aspirations and feedback and by legislation and Government policy. The August community feedback session will play a significant role in the decision making for the Tākaka rezoning. I look forward hearing feedback from the community.”
TDC Urban Growth Plan Change 81 feedback session is on Monday 12 August at the Golden Bay Service Centre, Tākaka.
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Roots Bar roots reggae marathon
Tonight, Friday 9 August, GalanJAH will play a marathon Vaughn Benjamin tribute selection at the Roots Bar, from noon till midnight: Akae Beka, Dezarie, and Midnite.
Vaughn Benjamin was born in Antigua on 13 August 1969. His family moved to St Croix, United States Virgin Islands, another little island in the Caribbean. Vaughn founded the band "Midnite" with his older brother, Ron. In 1997, Midnite’s debut album Unpolished was released. Over the next 17 years, Midnite proved to be profoundly prolific, poetic, and prophetic, releasing countless albums (up to four a year) and touring extensively worldwide.
In 2015, "Akae Beka" rose from the Midnite ashes. Over the next four years, more than another dozen albums were recorded. Though resoundingly representing roots reggae music at its very deepest, Vaughn and Ron collaborated with many different producers and artists, bringing a refreshing versatility to their works.
Come join the sound, the steadfast, the sacred dance: Jah GuiDANCE. Free entry.
Several of Ronnie Short's youngest Kidztheatre students performed a "Pop-up of Poems" at the Mussel Inn last Sunday to an appreciative audience. For many of the Kidz, this was their first time delivering a poem in front of an audience. Admitting to being "scared" beforehand, quite a few of the team wanted to do it again afterwards. A donation jar gathered $53 worth of koha, which will go towards backstage refreshments during Kidztheatre's production early November. Ronnie extends appreciation to the Mussel Inn for hosting the afternoon.
Kidztheatre students, back row, from left: Anku Calderon, Elliott Hanlon, Charlie Wilson, Skyla Smith, Isla Wilson, Lucinda Blackett. Front row, from left: Nelson Molloy, Danni McLean, Quentin Keegan, Mia Schroder.
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Review: Coup de Chance
Woody Allen’s fiftieth film has also been widely hailed as his best in many years. His decision to write and direct a French language thriller is an interesting one. But this examination of infidelity and what you might be prepared to give up in search of happiness somehow has a distinctly 'continental' edge which would be less effective in another setting. The description "thriller" is initially puzzling, at least for the first part of the film which seems firmly in the familiar lane of French romantic farce, until things turn very dark indeed.
Fanny Fournier (Lou de Laâge) is an attractive young woman who, on the rebound from a disastrous first marriage, has become a trophy wife to Jean (Melvil Poupaud) – a very wealthy businessman. He is charming and besotted by her, but his possessive attentions instantly raise red flags which frustratingly most of the cast seem oblivious to. The other disconcerting thing about him is that no-one is entirely sure how he amasses his wealth, and even when Fanny asks him if this business is legal he shrugs it off with “mostly”.
Jean’s circle of friends consist entirely of equally wealthy clients whom Fanny admits to being bored by. Particularly when her own social life has degenerated into making conversation while on her husband’s arm at endless weekends away at hunting lodges.
So when a face from the past, former school acquaintance Alain, (Niels Schneider), suddenly appears back in her life it seems like a breath of fresh air. The opposite of materialistic Jean, Alain is a recently divorced writer and poet living in a loft apartment, and almost immediately confesses that Fanny was his first crush.
Lunch dates inevitably lead to an illicit affair, and it seems that they have both found the happiness they’ve been long searching for.
However, Jean is instantly suspicious of his wife’s vaguely explained absences and distractedness, so hires a detective agency to confirm his suspicions. This part of the film actually shattered my own suspension of disbelief because the detective selected has to be the least inconspicuous man imaginable. Picture Christopher Walken with a greying skunk clinging backwards to the top of his head and you’d be close to visualising the character's colossal quiff hairstyle. It arrives in scenes full minutes before the actor does.
However, he still gets the job done and in response to this evidence we witness Jean's true ruthless nature, which has until now been concealed by his oily charm. And when Fanny’s own mother begins to form suspicions about him, it seems clear that Jean will stop at nothing to protect himself.
Coup de Chance is populated by little known actors who give extremely good performances, particularly Lou de Laâge. She is convincing as the object of obsession for two men, and not merely a victim of circumstances or entirely innocent, either. She claims to be stifled by the opulent life she leads but also clearly enjoys its advantages and is willing to overlook clear warning signs in her marriage to maintain it. Coup de Chance has been a well received comeback for Woody Allen, and I can certainly confirm that its many plot turns are never predictable.
Coup de Chance premiers this Sunday at 7.30pm, following this weekend’s classic cinema selection: Akira Kurosawa’s classic "Samurai Shakespeare" epic: Ran.
For something far less high brow but undeniably popular, tonight is a chance to see the R-rated, box office smash Deadpool & Wolverine. Even those of us thoroughly tired of the genre will reportedly find much to enjoy in its merciless send up of all the familiar superhero tropes, with enough big name cameos to keep fans very happy.
Add tomorrow's NZ Mountain Film Festival and no one could say the Village Theatre doesn’t offer variety – so treat yourself to a cinema experience this weekend.
Screening Schedule – Friday 9 to Saturday 31 August
Fri 9 4:00 Bookworm (PG)
7:30 Deadpool & Wolverine (R16)
Sat 10 4:00 Mr Blake at your Service (PG) French (subtitles) Final
7:30 NZ Mountain Film Festival $22/$18 Once Only
Sun 11 4:00 Ran (1985) Japanese Classic (subtitles) (PG)
7:30 Coup de Chance (PG) French (subtitles)
Wed 14 5:30 Coup de Chance (PG) French (subtitles)
Thur 15 7:30 Deadpool & Wolverine (R16) Final
Fri 16 4:00 Bookworm (PG)
7:30 Borderlands (M)
Sat 17 7:00 Live Event: PANGAEA Tickets $25 - Online or at door
Sun 18 4:00 NT Live: Dear England (M) $28/$25/$22
7:30 The Edge of the Blade (M) French (subtitles)
Wed 21 5:30 Borderlands (M) Final
Thur 22 7:30 Coup de Chance (PG) French (subtitles) Final
Fri 23 4:00 Inside Out 2 (PG) Encore
7:30 Bookworm (PG) Final
Sat 24 4:00 The Edge of the Blade (M) French (subtitles)
7:30 The Taste of Things (PG) (subtitles) $22/$18 One free drink/nibbles Doors open 7pm
Sun 25 4:00 Brief Encounter (1945) Classic Cinema (PG)
7:30 We Were Dangerous (M)
Wed 28 5:30 The Taste of Things (PG) French (subtitles)
Thur 29 7:30 Kinds of Kindness (R16) Fri 30 4:00 The Lion King (G) 30th Anniversary (Once Only)
7:30 Alien: Romulus (R16)
Sat 31 4:00 We Were Dangerous (M) 7:30 The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan (M) French (subtitles)
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:
LIVE EVENT: PANGAEA International trio Pangaea bring a blend of music from Indian classical through to Irish, South American, Bollywood, blues, folk & more. 7pm. Tickets $25. SAT 17 AUG
THE TASTE OF THINGS: SPECIAL EVENT
For our first screening of this delightful French drama/romance your ticket will include free drink & nibbles. 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets $22/$18. SAT 24 AUG
FRI 30 AUG
Movie Descriptions
ALIEN: ROMULUS (R16) Horror/Sci-Fi 2hrs
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonisers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
BRIEF ENCOUNTER (PG) Classic Cinema (1945) 1hr25m American Romance
Starring Celia Johnson in an Oscar-nominated role as a married woman who struggles with the temptation of cheating on her husband with a charming doctor.
KINDS OF KINDNESS (R16) American Comedy/Drama 2hr40m
Yorgos Lanthimos, director of Oscar winner Poor Things, reunites with Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley for this triptych fable.
THE EDGE OF THE BLADE (M) French Drama
In 1887, at a time when duels are in vogue in Paris, Clément Lacaze and Marie-Rose Astié meet. He's a charismatic master of arms; she's a feminist, far ahead of her time.
THE THREE MUSKETEERS D’ARTAGNAN (M) French Action/ Adventure (subtitles) 2hr
In this adaptation of the beloved classic, D'Artagnan arrives in Paris after being left for dead, which leads him to a real war where the future of France is at stake.
THE LION KING: 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Experience the last great Disney handdrawn animated film in this once-only screening, following the epic African adventure of a young lion. 4pm.
BORDERLANDS (M) Adventure/Sci-fi 1hr40m
Based on the popular sci-fi looter shooter, set on the abandoned fictional planet of Pandora where people search for a mysterious relic.
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (R16) Action/Comedy 2hr10m
Ryan Reynolds returns as the Merc with the Mouth, who now has to find his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hugh Jackman also returns as Wolverine.
NT LIVE: DEAR ENGLAND (M) Live Filmed Performance 3hrs
Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss.
THE TASTE OF THINGS (PG) French Drama/Romance 2hr25m
The great Juliette Binoche leads this historical French romance tale an esteemed cook who has been working for over the last 20 years for Dodin a fine gourmet.
(Subtitles)
WE WERE DANGEROUS (M) NZ Drama 1hr20m Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape the institution for delinquent girls in 1954 NZ, however not only are they caught, it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island.
ALISTAIR HUGHES
(subtitles) 1hr40m
Network Tasman "electric role" voting
JO RICHARDS
Golden Bay electricity consumers with connections to the grid can have their say on who represents them to their electricity supplier.
An election for three of the six trustees who manage the Network Tasman Trust is underway. The Trust holds all the shares in Network Tasman Ltd on behalf of its consumers. The Trust's primary role is to represent the interest of consumers and ensure an appropriate distribution to those consumers of the benefits of that shareholding and carry out ownership reviews in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Deed.
Of the six trustees, five of are elected and one is appointed by the three largest consumers. All trustees serve six-year terms with the right to be re-elected or re-appointed in the case of the single appointed trustee.
This year, the term of office for three trustees expires. A total of six candidates have been nominated for the positions, so an election is being conducted by post and internet. Voter packs, together with information about the candidates, were sent to consumers last Thursday.
Among those standing are current incumbents Patrick Adamson and Judene Edgar, who have put their names forward for re-election. Both are strong supporters of consumers continuing to own Network Tasman Ltd. The other candidates are Stuart Bryant, Glen Daikee, Nick Smith and Peter Verstappen.
Over the last 30 years Network Tasman Ltd has grown significantly in value and continues to upgrade and expand its
network to serve more people. The company has no debt and one of the lowest line charges in the country. The ownership model allows customers to receive two discounts per year and distributions from the Trust.
Voting for the three trustees closes at noon on Thursday 22 August.
Election enquiries should be made through the election helpline 0800 666 042 or via email to iro@electionz.com.
For more information, refer to the postal voter pack and/
Art Vault solo youth exhibition
From 12 August, Art Vault gallery will feature the final youth solo exhibition, this time by Golden Bay High School Year 12 student Lucy Muir, exploring how consumerism and capitalism has led to the loss of traditional Māori culture and skills, which will run until Saturday 24 August.
PATRICK ADAMSON
COMMON SENSE GOVERNANCE
Vote Patrick Adamson for Network Tasman
Art Vault Tākaka will be closed for six weeks starting from 25 August, and will reopen in the second week of October with fresh exhibitions, including a Youth Print exhibition featuring GBHS students. Additionally, new initiatives will be launched, such as the "Significant Locals" series, which will showcase a major solo exhibition by a significant local artist once a year.
From Whangarei in the north to Invercargill in the south, Mel Parsons undertakes a huge run of shows kicking off on 12 September and finishing on 20 October. The tour takes in Howick, Devonport, Waiheke Island, Whangarei, Taranaki, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Hamilton, Blenheim, Nelson, Onekaka, Westport, Timaru, Dunedin, Queenstown and Invercargill.
The announcement is hot on the heels of her criticallyacclaimed new album Sabotage, which peaked at number two in the New Zealand album charts.
Parsons, also brings us a lush new music video to accompany the album’s final single 5432 filmed in the artists’ hometown of Lyttelton. The song is a crowd favourite in her live set, and features soaring Crosby Stills & Nash-style vocal harmony and hypnotic guitars.
Sabotage is the multi-award winning artist’s sixth studio album, and fans have already lapped up singles Offer Down, Little Sadness, Circling The City, and new single 5432 The album, co-written and produced with Josh Logan, sees a contemplative Parsons skillfully weaving together a tapestry of ethereal and hypnotic soundscapes. The songs are raw, and at times dark – perhaps a reflection of the time in which they started to emerge; written across lockdowns. Sunday
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Mel Parsons at the Mussel Inn
FIXTURES
Takaka Rugby Football Club Draw for Sat 10th Aug
5.30pm - Wee Ripper 6pm - U10s vs Murchison
10.45am
Rugby and football round-up
Daniel Bruning - Diggs 027 307 8774 diggslimited@gmail.com Specialising in residential earthworks and more Bay Spraying 021 0836 4501
Appointments in Golden Bay each fortnight, at your home or our Parapara office.
Tākaka’s Blane Weir on the attack during last Saturday’s home game against Marist – the final U12 fixture of the season. Coach Sarah McCleely said it had been a tough season but one with “lots of learning”. Photo: Jo Richards.
Recipe a la Francaise flair
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are underway, so while we enjoy the action in Paris we can enjoy French flavour on our plate. Mum was a good farm cook but not one for making "flash" meals. Sometimes though she made a special treat she called "Crêpes Suzette" for dessert. It's an easy recipe with basic ingredients, especially when I have chooks laying well and a house cow providing milk.
Ingredients: 175gm flour, 3 eggs, 450ml milk.
Method: It is handy to use a jug so the mixture can be poured into the pan.
1. Whisk ingredients together until smooth, beginning with half of the milk only. Then add remaining milk, stir and leave to stand for at least an hour.
2. Heat frying pan to a medium heat. Crêpes are really thin so they cook quickly. Grease pan lightly with butter before cooking each crepe.
3. Pour some mixture into middle of pan then lift pan and roll it so the crêpe spreads out to the edges. It needs to be thin, not thick like a pancake. Cook until the edges are lifting slightly then run a knife around and flip the crêpe. It should be lightly browned. Cook on the second side and place on a plate.
Carry on until all crêpes are cooked stacking them as you go. Best eaten when still warm. Take one crêpe and place fruit, yoghurt or cream on before folding up. The shearers were here for lunch when I made a batch, so after a very Kiwi first course of wild pork chops and fried bread I served dessert with French flair. Crêpes with home-made yoghurt and fresh passionfruit pulp, made with fruit from the first crop from vines I have finally managed to grow in our windy Kaihoka climate. For sweeter crêpes make a caramel or chocolate sauce to spread over instead of fruit. Another option is to make a stack with a layer of fruit syrup, Nutella, or lemon honey between each crepe. Double the recipe so there is a good layered pile to cut like a cake . C’est délicieux. Voilà! Bon appétit!
Ball a heart-warming hit
SUBMITTED
In the words of one of the dancers after the winter ball, “I'm still buzzing after last night's ball. What an evening! Such good fun and such a vibrant energy-filled ambience.”
We are touched by the enthusiasm and we want to share our appreciation to all who attended and helped out.
Balfolk invites new ways of dancing old European folk dances accompanied by live music. It is a chance to revel in the joy of dancing with others in group dances such as cercle circassien, chappelloise, andro, circle waltz, along with partner dances such as mazurka, waltz, polka and scottische.
A series of five dance workshops over recent weeks, with live musicians learning the tunes for the dances enroute, culminated with our first ever Balfolk Ball at Kotinga Hall on Saturday 20 July.
The event was a resounding success with around 50 people participating, dancing, sharing food, companionship, laughter and big smiles in a heart-warming community gathering. There was a good mix of people who had attended the workshops along with others, keen to give the dances a try for the first time. Plenty of fun was had by all.
With calls for continuation fresh on everyone’s lips, and wanting to keep up our momentum, we have a new run of weekly workshops planned on Tuesdays 5pm-6.30pm from 13 August, at the Senior Citizens' Hall in Tākaka. We are also keen to plan for a Balfolk Ball in later September.
All are welcome to the workshops, whether new to Balfolk dances or with some experience already. We look forward to seeing you there.
Asking Price $845,000 View 2-2.30pm Sat 10 Aug or by appointment
Crêpes Suzette is an easy recipe but can be made to look like a "flash" dessert. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
Pohara 73A Richmond Road
The inaugural Balfolk Ball held in July was a roaring success. Photo: Submitted.
Tākaka Library
What makes a wonderful novel in my odd corner of the universe?
The GB Weekly
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.
Characters whose pain or joy becomes my own; a writer’s knack with words that makes me gasp; a plot that contains realistic surprises and lifelike absurdities; sparkling dialogue that I can hear in my head.
A shortlist of writers whose works have done that for me:
Patricia Grace,Trent Dolton, Kate de Goldi, Mark Haddon, Owen Marshall, Nick Hornby, Tim Winton. And my latest literary idol, Kevin Barry.
I was introduced to Barry via a talking book from the library, That Old Country Music. This collection of stories led me to binge-read a lot of Barry’s work, including the novel I’m going to call my favourite, Night Boat to Tangier.
Shady types, Maurice Hearne and Charlie Redmond, are searching for
Dilly Hearne, the estranged daughter of the Hearne family. Intelligence menaced out of one of Dilly’s fellowtravellers hints that she might soon arrive, or leave, on the Algeciras-Tangier ferry. Maurice and Charlie settle into the seedy terminal with their plaintive “have you seen this girl?” posters.
Corkonians Maurice and Charlie have been, by their estimation, bigtime drug smugglers. As they wait, they reflect on their troubling and troubled pasts. Now into their 50s, Maurice and Charlie are carrying the visible and invisible signs of their lifestyle and moral choices. They’re damaged, for sure. They’ve inflicted damage as well. Barry is unsentimental and unstinting about his characters’ bad old deeds. He is a master of fine but telling detail. His novel is occasionally laugh-out-loud funny.
Night Boat to Tangier is a slim, wise, compassionate, wry sensation.
BOOK GIVEAWAY
London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers as an escort helping to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. Her three-month voyage is fraught - their passage is perilous, and the children anxious and homesick. Nine-year-old Fergus is more troubled than most and Ruth forms an unexpected bond with the boy. It's not just Fergus who captures Ruth's attention. Bobby, a fellow volunteer who initially infuriates Ruth with his laidback charm, somehow gets under her skin and throws her ordered life into chaos.
Tragedy strikes on their return voyage, when the Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, the surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war aboard the German vessel. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.
New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, eager to explore Europe. Sitting next to her is a man named Joe. On her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story. A captivating, heartwrenching story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
To be in to win a copy of The Girl from London, email: admin@gbweekly.co.nz with "Girl from London" in the subject line by midday on Monday 19 August. Please include your address and phone number.
NEIL WILSON
"Next level" Upper Tākaka Hunt
WEIGH-IN STATS:
Possums 37
Hares 58
Goat Tails 54
Goat heads 7
Red Deer 3
Fallow Deer 6
Pigs 26
ADULT CATEGORIES
Heaviest Boar at 79.5kg – Ryan Nalder. Heaviest Sow at 53.5kg
– Grant Wyllie and Mark Soper. Average Weight pig – Luke Jacobsen and Ari Richmond. Most Pigs (5) – Blair Crawford and Shem Chamberlain. Largest Tusks – Zodie McKay and Jayden McKay. Heaviest Red Stag at 77.5kg – Peter Downing. Heaviest Fallow Stag at 61kg – Peter Downing.
KIDS CATEGORIES
Most Goat Tails Overall (27) – Reggie Baker. Most Goat Tails Kids (12) – Joel Reay. Heaviest Possum – Chase McKay. Most Possums – Blake McCleely. Heaviest Hare – Benjamin Rosser. Most Hares – Ryder McKay. Longest Goat Horns – Ahlia Baigent.
Upper Takaka Country Club Inc
We would like to thank the sponsors of the UTCC Pig Hunt in helping to make a successful event:
Amanda Brooks & Jonny Harwood, Bay Takeaway, Bev Thomason, BMTT, BP Takaka, B Sixtus & M McKinnon, Cindy & Robert Rosser, Colin & Julie Langford, Custom Collars NZ, D & G Homekill, Dairy Solutions, Dept of Conservation, Dog and Country, Farm Source, Fonterra, Fresh Choice, Geoff Trewavas, Glenview Contracting, Golden Bay Builders, Golden Bay Fencing, Golden Bay Motorcycles, Golden Bay Scaffold, Golden Bay Skip Hire, Hammer Hardware, ITM Building Centre, Jimmy & Maree Deans, Laser Electrical, LIC, Liquorland, Longbush Farms, McKenzie Livestock, Mobile Mechanical, Noeleen Foskett, Orange Mechanical, PGGWrightson, Ravensdown, RD Petroleum, River Inn, Rural Service Centre, Seales Winslow, Shane Eggers Painting, Sollys Freight, Strange Contracting, Stu Hill, Super Liquor, Takaka Fuels & Fishing, Takaka Garden Care, Takaka Rugby Football Club, Tasman Gowland Surveyors, Terry & Sheryl Nalder, TG Contracting, The Rocks Chalets, The Top Shop Cafe, Town & Country Vets, Tradezone, Unlimited Copies.
Ryan Nalder was the winner of the Ian Foskett Memorial Trophy for heaviest boar, at 79.5kg. Photos: Rosa Volz.
Grant Wyllie and Mark Soper won the heaviest sow category with an entry weighing 53.5kg.
All the junior hunters receive a prize on the day.
Junior hunters Ruby and Felix Tait caught five possums.
AGM NOTICES
GBMTBC AGM, Tuesday 27 August, 7pm at the Rec Centre rooms. All welcome.
The Tarakohe Sea Anglers AGM will be held on Wednesday 28 August 2024 in the front lounge of the Telegraph Hotel Tākaka at 7.30pm. Bruce Packard, secretary.
CENTRAL Tākaka Water Board AGM, 4pm Sunday 25 August at GB Rec Centre meeting room. Reports, Election of Officers, General Business. All users of CTWB scheme most welcome. THE Pupu Hydro Society Inc AGM will be held on Thursday 22 August at the Tākaka Bowling Club, Hiawatha Lane at 7.30pm. Paul Sangster, 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
PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia
READY to sell? Local resident seeks one- to two-bedroom warm dry home to buy or land to build, in quiet spot. goodgoldenhome@gmail.com
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
POLGLASE Katherine (nee Pomeroy) –passed away on July 31, 2024 at Green Gables, Nelson, aged 102 years. Loved wife of the late Andrew and mother and mother in law of David and Pat, Trevor and Lorraine. Loved gran to all her grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. A private cremation and service has been held as per her wishes. Messages to The Polglase family, 680 Abel Tasman Drive, RD1, Takaka 7183. Special thanks to staff at Whareama and Green Gables for their care and kindness.
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
CLASSIFIEDS
GOLDEN Bay Community Board Meeting will meet at 1pm on Monday 12 August at the Golden Bay Service Centre in Tākaka. To view agenda and reports, obtain the Zoom link, or register for public forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz
GBHS Under 15 rugby tournament wood faffle was drawn by the police. The winners were Aaron McClatchy and Jenny Bright. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome.
GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome.
Collingwood Area School - Principal Recruitment
As part of our process to appoint a new Principal for Collingwood Area School the BOT is asking the wider Collingwood community to share their perspective on what they feel are the necessary skills, attributes and experience needed to lead our school. Members of the CAS Board of Trustees will be onsite at Collingwood Area school from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 15 August to hear your perspectives and, if you wish, to complete a quick survey. Please take this opportunity to have your say on the future leadership of our school. If this time doesn’t suit or if you have any queries please contact Kaye Stark at Collingwood Area School: kaye@collingwood.school.nz
GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS
- Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products - Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products 525 8677
Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
Mary Swafford
I was overwhelmed by the response to the publication of Mary's death. Over 120 acknowledgements and over 70 comments, many quite humorous plus 20-odd hand-written cards. I am unable to personally reply to this volume but you know who you are. I have made up a folder as a record, huge regret that I can't sit with Mary and go through it with her. "That little 'ratbag', but he turned out alright".
Mary and I met at adjacent campsites. Pōhara, summer 52/53.There was a dance virtually every night at the old wooden Pōhara Hall. Keith Reynish – "Melfi Trio" – Andy Joseph drums and vocals, Olive Lewis piano, and visiting Tommy Kahi with his wonderful pedal steel guitar. The hall burnt down after we'd all left Ra and Patsy Mason's wedding reception, in later years.
Mary and I returned to our studies in Christchurch, myself at Lincoln and Mary at the Home Economics School. Despite dancing the year away to Martin Winiata's Jazz Band, we gained our respective Diplomas.
Planning
for Industry in Tākaka
Monday 12 August 2024, 11.00am – Noon. Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Tākaka Contact: environmentplan@tasman.govt.nz
The Tākaka industrial business community is invited to take part in a feedback session on plans for the rezoning of three Tākaka sites identified for industrial and residential use.
A focus of the session is the need to provide sufficient capacity for development.
My father assisted us into a small dairy farm at Ligar Bay, 85 acres, a little over half that good grazing land, and with the mortgage it was a struggle, but a wonderful location for a young family. 1972 I made a bad decision to lease the surrounding hill country and farm beef cattle. The beef market collapsed in 1974 with the first "Oil shock". Mary bailed us out by accepting the offer of Home Ec position at Golden Bay High. I happily took over school lunches and the odd evening meal.
It soon became "Mary's room" although a comment said, "Mrs Swafford is a good teacher, but goes a bit 'bangers' at times". Those of you who were hit by a flying bit of chalk, or pen, will agree. She was a good shot – probably be had up for assault today. And if you tried to clean the raw bread dough containers with hot water it would provoke an explosion.
Her introduction of "boys" cooking classes, despite rumblings from some of the old chauvinists, was a huge success, and noted in the Facebook comments. I trust you are still making scones, and the 50-50-500 rule for white sauce or gravy – 50gm butter, 50gm flour, stirred to a roux, 500ml milk or stock.
Mary was recognised by the system and given the position of inspector/advisor to the Home Ec teachers in the Nelson-Marlborough region. Later was offered a position in Wellington,with a huge salary, but chose to stay with the pupil contact she loved. We didn't have gourmet meals all the time, when the family were helping on the farm, school holidays, it was a sack of potatoes and a sheep a week. But a couple of easy party pieces: Cut a lid in a pumpkin, scoop out the seeds, fill it with green peas and sour cream. Dessert: Same with a small watermelon only use a 'melon ball scoop', put them back in, cover with gin! Then serve with whipped cream.
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.
CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. www.quakers.nz
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
Email: info@tasman.govt.nz
Website: tasman.govt.nz Phone: 03 543 8400
But this isn't about Mary, she'd be embarrassed by the attention. It's about You and your response. If you're a mechanic or a musician, a cook or a carpenter, pass on your skills with good humour and the world slowly becomes a better place.
Alan Swafford
Maureen Pugh MP for West Coast-Tasman
TRADES AND SERVICES
Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz
ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com
ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.
ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.
ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.
ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.
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.
CLEANER. AJ's Cleaning Services. Visit ajscleaning.co.nz for more information.
COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.
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
Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?
KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.
MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.
PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.
PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.
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.
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, therapeutic, 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.
Deep Tissue • Sports • Relaxation Therapeutic • Trigger Point Therapy for Chronic Muscular Pain/Dysfunction Lymphatic Drainage for Lymphoedema & Post Surgery Contact Care for Impact Injury
30 Years experience. Paul Frika 027 772 7334
Healing with Grac e MASSAGE & WELLNESS
Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services
ACC registered Provider
Accident injuries
musculoskeletal conditions reviews / Second opinions
Healing with Grace MASSAGE & WELLNESS
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 with Grace MASSAGE & WELLNESS
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko
FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.
AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.
DEMOCRACY fast track for quick bucks. Contact Luxman, Peters and Unctious for details. Also available for "consultancy work (nudge nudge)". No scheme too toxic.
FINGER LIMES BACK IN STOCK!
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.)
Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com
Relocation Sale
10% off everything in store up to 50% off selected ranges
SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
ONEKAKA Links requires a part-time greenkeeper. Variable hours (5-10 per week). Must have experience in operating and maintaining a ride-on triplex greens mower. Contact Chris on 021 558 185 or chris@widespread.co.nz
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.
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.
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
ZATORI restaurant open Friday and Saturday from 5pm. Amazing tapas, sweets, great wine list, big log fire and fabulous service. Also, if you have any celebrations or events coming up please talk to us about catering and private use of Zatori. To book for dinner please txt 022 548 3105 or any inquiries email info@zatori.co.nz
GARDENERS/ORCHARD HAND POSITION
We are seeking a new team member experienced in gardening and orchard work to join us at our Puramahoi Property in Golden Bay. Initially this position is for 32 hrs/ week increasing to 40 hrs/week in the New Year.
You will need to be capable of working unsupervised and also with other staff as required. This will be a physically demanding role.
We are looking for a self-motivated person who can do the following:
• Weeding/Planting
• Fruit picking
• Mowing and weed eating
• Other duties on property as required
Lone Star Farms provides a safe workplace & the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug & alcohol test prior to being appointed. For more information please contact Jan Champion (Farm Manager) on 027 566 4008.
www.lonestarfarms.co.nz
Applications close Friday, 16 August 2024
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS
GOLDEN Bay Anglican Parish warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly, 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 with Rev Neville Jackson.
Kahurangi Christian Church
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Every Monday night at 7pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. All welcome.
Thu 8th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - with special guests CALLIE LAMONT & MJ KENNEDY. 7.30pm. All welcome.
Thu 15th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sun 25th THE HOT POTATO BAND. $35 tickets @ undertheradar.
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
FRIDAY 9 AUGUST
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
TUESDAY 13 AUGUST
BALFOLK DANCE WORKSHOP. Learn old folk dances made new, with live music. Tuesdays 5-6.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall. Koha appreciated.
WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am-
12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 15 AUGUST
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
THE NELSON HEARING ASSOCIATION CLINIC will be held at GB Community Health on Thursday 15 August, 1-3pm. Your aids can be checked and cleaned, advice given, supplies sold and ears checked for wax. Open to members (free) and non members ($10). Home visits can be arranged. Phone or message for appointment with M Barker 021 928 455.
U3A welcomes Independent dress historian and curator of the Eden Hore Collection, Dr Jane Malthus, who will present a socio-cultural history told through clothing: “Learning from Dress and Textiles: A Life’s Work”
Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 23 August, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-members a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.
GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST
Valid from Friday 9 until Tuesday 13 August
Friday: Southerlies, fresh at first about Farewell. Occasional rain soon clearing to become fine by afternoon.
Saturday: Light winds. Fine weather. Frosts inland and in other sheltered areas.
Sunday: Westerlies, freshening in western areas with some cloud later, otherwise mainly fine weather.
Monday: Fresh southwesterlies in western areas. A few showers about Kahurangi, otherwise mainly fine.
Tuesday: Southwesterlies easing. Cloud at times in the west, fine and briefly mild elsewhere.
Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843
FUELS & FISHING
Documentary matinees. 12.30-3pm. 'Art made the world' series showing over the next 5 weeks. Fresh Frequency Food & Divine Delectable Drinks served throughout
Commercial St, Takaka.
Rodney Watson 0275
Golden Bay
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PRIME OUTLOOK
Amazing sea views & sun rises from this special property with just under 10ha of rolling land and a comfortable cottage, perfect to live in while you build your dream home! There is a current resource consent to build a second dwelling Call now
James Mackay 027 359 0892
513 Abel Tasman Dr, CLIFTON
MAKE THE MOST OF THE SPACE
A large, fenced garden, space for cars/garage/boats with double garage + studio, there is more than enough room here for the family
Including a covered outdoor entertainment area Call me to arrange a viewing, this is a must-see property!
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
65a Selwyn Street, POHARA HOLIDAY HAVEN
A private retreat close to picturesque Pohara
A lovely courtyard, and a delightful patio/barbecue area
Perfect for a relaxing getaway Ideal lock-and-leave holiday home
Secure it now for the Summer!
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
77 Patons Rock Road, PATONS ROCK
IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS!
This property offers 12ha of flat pasture, approx 110 avocado trees, 3-bay shed, 6-bay shed & a cosy home to sweeten the deal
Patons Rock Beach is only 2km away Bring the kids, the animals and your boat – it is time to start living! The time to move is now
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
Abel Tasman Drive, CLIFTON PRESENT ALL OFFERS
These are the instructions received from the Executors of the Estate Now priced well under rateable value A modern home on easy care section close to beach, cafes, golf course & school Easy to move in immediately Call today
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
21 Bay Vista Drive, POHARA
MILLION DOLLAR VIEW
This premium 1400sqm residential section commands a vantage point over Golden Bay and your future home will showcase a view of Farewell spit, and beyond Northwest facing and guaranteed to soak up the sunlight Call now for all the information
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
Tasman Drive, TAKAKA
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO!
Own your own home and a rental in one This property features a threebedroom 86sqm home with a fireplace and private front yard as well as a separate second dwelling which is already rented to a longterm tenant who would love to stay on See you Sunday
Mickayla Ormsby 027 297 8477
Tasman, MOTUPIPI PERFECT FAMILY HOME
This impressive family home has been carefully crafted to maximize the sunlight and stunning rural views
There is room for the family and more! With a separate garage & large yard Centrally located near Takaka and Pohara Call now
