Tata Beach’s ramp re-opened to boaties last weekend after being closed for its biggest repair job since it was installed 53 years ago. After thorough checks and maintenance, nearly the whole ramp has been resurfaced and the old girl is looking great.
Says Tata Ramp Repair committee member Teri Sawers: "The work has been in planning for a year after Tata’s Ramp Repair committee
was pretty stunned last year to get a call from NBS telling us the ramp’s account had won their car giveaway – and we could accept its sale price. For the first time, combined with ramp-user donations introduced two years ago, the committee had the ability to do more than one-off fixes of damaged sections. Thank you all so much." After much discussion between the committee and contractor Sollys, it was decided to do the best possible job by
removing uneven top concrete and checking for underlying problems, before drilling in stainless steel rods and resurfacing. This proved wise when two particularly eroded sections were found and filled in, so the ramp is sound and safe for future use.
"Huge thanks and a shout-out to NBS and for the expertise of the great team from Sollys who have supported us across many years. It’s a terrific example of working together for the
community," says Teri. The ramp is a much-used community facility also providing vital resilience and civil defence access to Tata, Wainui and Ligar Bays (in case road access was cut off in an emergency). Repairs have been funded as required for the past 35 years by the Tata community, taking on this responsibility from the Tarakohe Sea Anglers Club, who built it in 1970–71 with help from the GB Cement Works.
Teamwork as the new concrete is poured as part of repairs to the historic Tata Beach boat ramp. After careful safety checks, public access was re-opened last weekend. Photo: Submitted.
International trio return to NZ
It has been four years since international trio Pangaea had their NZ tour unexpectedly cut short due to Covid-19. The trio had to cancel its remaining shows and scramble for the last seats on the last flight back to India. This year's tour will explore some of the themes from the previously abandoned tour, allowing audiences to finally hear the group perform live.
For those who are new to the group, this will be an opportunity to experience two of India’s top young Hindustani classical musicians melding their ancient style with Western classical, folk and modern singer songwriter traditions. With Saptak Sharma on Tabla and percussion, Mayank Rainer on bansuri (flute) and Sitar, and Mike Hogan, (from New Zealand), on guitar and vocals, Pangaea covers a wide range of styles in their shows, from Indian classical through to Irish, South American, Bollywood, blues, folk and more.
This Saturday, 17 August, Village Theatre, Tākaka.
Modern jive comes to the Bay
SUBMITTED
Modern jive is coming to Golden Bay. Come and experience the popular and easy to learn partner dance. On Sunday afternoons at Kotinga Hall Jennifer from Richmond will be teaching a block course over seven weeks.
Jennifer has been teaching modern jive for 16 years. Eleven of those in Wellington and the last five in Tasman. This dance takes influence from other dance styles like ballroom, Latin and rock n' roll but without the fancy footwork. So if you have two left feet that's not a problem. It can be danced to a wide range of music from today's hits right back to the old classics. So come along and enjoy learning with others. It's a great way to keep warm and have lots of fun!
Start date is 25 August at Kotinga Hall, 2pm. $75 for six classes; $15 casual. No partner required. Ph 027 297 7702 for more information. See advert on page 15 of this issue.
Have your say on dog control laws
We are currently reviewing our Dog Control Policy & Bylaw and are seeking input from the community on the draft version. The draft has been developed with extensive feedback from early engagement and incorporates the perspectives of various stakeholders. Our approach aims to balance the needs of dog owners with the importance of protecting wildlife, particularly in sensitive areas. Your input is crucial to ensuring that the final policy and bylaw effectively addresses the community's concerns and priorities. We invite you to review the draft and share your thoughts to help us create a balanced and effective policy.
Visit https://shape.tasman.govt.nz/dog-bylaw-review/ golden-bay to view an interactive map showing proposed changes to the bylaw. There are 15 proposed changes for the Golden Bay area.
Visit https://submissions.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/ public-consultation/submission/new/1328/Dog-Control-Bylaw to place your submission.
Submissions close Sunday 8 September. Areas that are proposed to stay the same
On leash
In an urban area or cemetery
Reason: Prevents nuisance issues that may be caused by dogs
Awaroa Vehicle Access Point
Reason: Provides access for residents Controlled Exercise Areas
Rangihaeata Beach
Reason: There was support from early engagement for the status quo to remain, however there were also wildlife concerns raised.
Rototai Recreation Reserve
Reason: Retains an exercise area for dogs, while protecting wildlife along the estuary.
Seasonal or Timebound Restrictions
Tukurua Beach (camp frontage) – summer months
Reason: Busy with holiday makers over the summer months. Campground policy is: Dogs are permitted by prior arrangement from February through to November and must be on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the site in the months of December and January.
Ligar Bay Beach (Prohibited in summer months except between the hours of 5am and 9am). Note that definition of summer months has changed in the draft bylaw to include November. Reason: Minimises dog nuisance during busy periods of the year while still providing for dog exercise in the morning and rest of the year. Consultation will include an option of making dog exercise all year round.
Tata Beach
21st January – 19th December inclusive: Sunset – 8:30am: Dogs prohibited. 8:30am – sunset: Controlled exercise area. 20th December to 20th January inclusive: Sunset – 8:30am and 10am – 5pm: Dogs prohibited. 8:30am – 10am and 5pm – sunset: Controlled exercise area.
Reason: Extensive review led by Golden Bay Community Board and councillors a few years ago resulted in the current settings which protect wildlife at times when they are more vulnerable, while allowing dogs to exercise at different times. Signage and wording in the bylaw will likely be updated to ensure clarity. Prohibited
The following locations within Tākaka:
Park, the old library site and adjacent playground.
Reason: Alternative places for dogs are available. Reduces dog nuisance in potentially busy places. Note that the library carpark has been removed from this list.
Onekaka Estuary
Reason: Important area for wildlife protection with limited opposing feedback.
Pōhara Beach from eastern camp boundary to Selwyn Street Reserve – summer months
Reason: Minimise use of this part of the beach over summer for holiday makers. Also provides a period of respite for wildlife in the area.
Rototai to Waitapu Estuary foreshore (excluding Controlled Dog Exercise area at Rototai Recreation Reserve
Reason: Important wildlife protection area.
Ruataniwha Inlet
Reason: Important wildlife protection area with alternatives close by.
Waikato Inlet – including beach area to Ruataniwha Inlet
Reason: Important bird area with limited opposition. Parapara Inlet (with the exception of the minor change to provide access from Milnthorpe to beach)
Reason: Continue to protect vulnerable wildlife in the area.
(From the TDC website: https://www.tasman.govt.nz/)
The Village Green, Pioneer
Interactive map showing proposed changes to the Dog Control Policy & Bylaw in Golden Bay. Image: TDC website.
Emergency Preparedness Planning
A Community Emergency Preparedness Planning (CEPP) meeting took place at Onekakā on Saturday morning, 10 August.
With the open fire cranked up and tea and biscuits on the go, the hall was ready to welcome 17 community-minded residents. Andy Clark and Bree Ormond facilitated the meeting with folk from the four communities spanning Milnthorpe to Onekakā.
With maps and briefing paper prepared, Andy quickly presented the range of information that is readily available online for individual communities to access. These cover earthquake, tsunami and rising sea level risks.
Following the Civil Defence (CD) meeting in Collingwood a few weeks ago which Andy attended, he said that, "Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted to the CD organisation that a centralised approach didn’t work and are now encouraging local communities to be as self-reliant as possible. In particular, by being individually self-reliant for seven days with no power or access to retail shops”.
access within communities could be hindered by flooding or blocked roads. I’m strongly suggesting that ‘communities’ be split into a practical number of ‘neighbourhoods’ housing an ‘emergency response person’ who would door-knock if necessary to ensure everyone in their ‘neighbourhood’ is safe and accounted for."
After an hour of intense listening, question time led to a wide range of valid issues, including a lack of local resources or potential loss of access to resources within Golden Bay.
Bree Ormond commented she has been a part of the twomember Civil Defence welfare team for two years. She was surprised to know that additional bedding and mattresses would be supplied to Golden Bay if needed but were stored in Nelson with no plans in place if the road was taken out.
Andy added, “Other than coastal storm and flooding events, our exposure to the direct effect of earthquakes is luckily limited, but consequences of damage to infrastructure on the Tākaka Hill should not be underestimated”.
Pink lines on the aerial maps showed the logical separation of the four communities. “It’s really important that occupants of every residence know that someone will have their back in an emergency,” Andy stated. “We need to be practical in an emergency when there may be no phone communication and
Andy advised attendees that if all members of each community set themselves up to be self-reliant for seven days, then the need to accommodate temporarily homeless residents or visitors could be locally managed via billeting. “The stronger we make our communities and neighbourhoods, the more resilient we will be to anything the future throws at us. Don’t forget, it’s giving that does the strengthening,” was Andy’s closing comment.
As a leaving present for all those who attended, Yacon crowns ready for planting were available. Follow-up gatherings are planned for further discussion and putting CEPPs in place. The aim is to strengthen community connections and Andy offered to share the draft CEPP they have planned so far with other communities who are interested in developing a CEPP in their neighbourhood.
JOYCE WYLLIE
Bree Ormond helped to facilitate the recent Community Emergency Preparedness Planning (CEPP) meeting. Photo: Supplied.
Astrology workshop offered
From the early 1990s musician Kāren Hunter journeyed from Tāmaki Makaurau to the Nelson/Golden Bay area on an annual summer pilgrimage to offer music and workshops. On Saturday 17 August, she offers two events in Golden Bay: an astrology workshop and a mystical sound journey. Kāren's astrology workshop is lively, fun, and participatory, catering for different levels of astrological wisdom and expertise. A mystical sound journey is a restorative experience that offers you a moment to relax and be nurtured with medicine songs, sacred poetry, myth-based storytelling and healing music. Participants can book for either or both events. There will be an hour break between. Saturday 17 August, Kotinga Hall. Astrology workshop 4-5.30pm, $30. Mystical sound journey 6.30–8pm, $35 for advance tickets and $40, door. www.karenhunter.com
LETTERS
A shining star in Aotearoa astronomy
Dr Rangi Mātāmua is often described as a Māori astronomer, or tohunga kōkōrangi, and he also is a cultural astronomy academic. One definition in English is that astronomy is the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. That does seem to be what he does. However, he does so from the basis of observations by Māori of hundreds of named celestial bodies over the centuries. One practical use of this knowledge has been in ocean navigation by the Polynesians – a skill being re-learned today. The Polynesian navigator Tupaia on Cook’s Endeavour could have navigated the ship without compass and chronometer; however, Cook would not allow that. Navigation by the stars is not astrology, however I acknowledge that Dr Rangi is not a sailor.
I suspect Larry Petterson struggles with the word “science” and the notion of Māori science as a valid in European eyes. Dr Rangi would agree he is not an astrophysicist, and most astronomers are not that either. Has he added to science? The New Zealand establishment says yes. He has added a historical perspective to astronomy in Aotearoa. Yes, Māori created stories or mythology around celestial bodies which sit aside from hard science and that is part of his knowledge, but there is much more to his scholarship than that.
Morris Te Whiti Love
We don't have to be "up the creek"
Time has passed since the community meeting revealed to us the dangers of mining Sam's Creek. But the danger is still there. A good crowd showed up to listen. How many have taken action since? Written to the ministers involved in fast track?
Written to the Prime Minister?
Do so, we are not helpless. It's freepost when you contact parliament. You can also email.
My fence now has a poster with my opinion of this undemocratic Fast-track Approvals Bill which only cost me a little time.
I'm sure you can all think up equally good or better slogans than mine. Please do it. It's a good use of the knowledge you now have. Discuss this with your children. Ask for their ideas. Their futures are involved.
Government must learn about our community push back. This bill will be destructive all over New Zealand, destroying nature to profit other countries. That's crazy thinking. Let's do all we can to combat this ruthless proposal which embraces short sighted greed. It's not yet law.
Karen Brookes
Going ahead behind closed doors
In support of the submission by Mark Doyle, be aware that certain current councillors were part of the cabal that decided, against the majority of Tasman ratepayers wishes, (behind closed doors I might add), to go ahead with the damn dam.
Please do not give them the opportunity to increase their influence on matters affecting Tasman.
Gary Thorpe
Pulling the wool over our rates?
A TDC councillor, in a recent email, made the following claims.
In their own words: "Another factor for TDC is that we are a unitary council – the rates bills we get are for both of those functions. Most other places receive an extra bill for their regional rates as well."
Rubbish! They get a separate bill, but in total the amounts are not higher than ours. This is an attempt to make it look like we are better off and should be grateful
One of the main reasons ultimately that rate increases around the country are so high is that the funding and structure for Local Government is not fit for purpose, is out of date and unsustainable. Councils receive about two per cent of GDP and yet have to look after about 50 per cent of the country's infrastructure.
GDP is a core macroeconomic statistic that measures New Zealand’s economic performance. It is not central government income, so either this councillor is using the wrong metric to describe funding from central government, or, as per usual, the TDC is making stuff up in an attempt to pull the wool (so to speak).
Gary Thorpe
Plain benefit, but not to the Bay
There was a heading in a recent NewsLine issue 584 dated February 2024: "How does the Dam work?" Over the last few months, as we get closer to the Waimea Dam being completed, there have been many questions and opinions shared as to how the dam works.
I quote: "It is actually very simple. The dam's single purpose is to maintain and support the flow of water in the rivers that ultimately support the Waimea Plains.
These rivers, the Lee and the Wairoa feed into what becomes the Waimea River. This supports the aquifers, that provides the water to everyone on the Plains."
At the end of this item is the statement: "Eventually the dam is designed to provide century-long support to the rivers, as they support the urban and commercial demand for water on the plains".
I am sorry, but where is the benefit to Golden Bay?
Why are the property owners of Golden Bay paying a single cent to a dam with costs never-ending and with no cap? Why do they take this lying down and not protesting? Yes, we must collectively share the price of running all the costs of operating a council for the good of all but this dam cost is absolutely unfair to Golden Bay property owners.
Reg Turner
Concerning lack of response to concerns
According to Stuff , public confidence in mass media is significantly declining. With many now thinking media reports like; the Iraq war being caused by "weapons of mass destruction" were incorrect, etc, perhaps we should re-examine some other "conspiracy theories"? Why did the original WTC
Building 7 collapse on 9/11/2001 if not hit by a plane or another WTC tower? Locally, why are NZ total mortality rates, which were about 15 per cent (7,500) more last year than in the years immediately preceding 2020, not mainstream news? Sadly, car crash deaths totalled 340 last year.
Given much media content is provided by the State (government/partners), who represents "public interest" in media – "public servants"?
According to law (as I understand our 1993 Electoral Act), the only people paid from our tax dollar to work for public interest, are the regular military. MPs, police, councillors, etc, do not work for public interest, but for the State. Perhaps this explains authority responses, or lack of, to concerns regarding; Waimea Dam, roading, dog walks, 1080, Siren, etc? Not being a lawyer, I might have misunderstood the Act's "legal speak" – which raises another question, why aren't legal documents "transparent" and easily understood by all?
To reflect on this topic whilst being entertained, I suggest you see the film Official Secrets. Given criminal/corruption prosecutions and public awareness are increasingly threatening worldwide authority interests, as in the film, will they try using civil division/war as a "get out of jail free card" again?
Clive James
Littering epidemic
When you take rubbish to the tip make sure it's tied down securely so you don't leave a hail of rubbish behind you.
If you feel like throwing rubbish out of your car: don't, take it back to your house and dispose of it.
If farmers see rubbish in their paddocks, take some pride in our home, be a tidy Kiwi and pick it up.
If you feel like dumping rubbish, don't, you are only disrespecting yourself.
If you are walking take a bag and pick up some rubbish. Also, pick a stretch of roadside, take a bag, or two, walk along it every week, two weeks, or month, and pick up the rubbish. The first time is the worst.
Simply put, if everybody takes care, litters less, and does a little bit of picking up litter it makes where we live feel a better place and so do we.
Glyn Periam Draft dog control policy needs to be leashed
So TDC have released their draft Dog Control Policy and Bylaw for public consultation and it is proposing to ban dogs completely from the beach area between the Collingwood campground and the Elizabeth Street carpark.
In the preamble for this review on the Shape Tasman website it says, "This draft has been developed with extensive feedback from early engagement and incorporates the perspectives of various stakeholders". The early engagement feedback is available to view in the form of comments on an interactive map and from text files submitted directly.
Not one of the 35 or so comments on the interactive map for this particular area, nor in the text files suggests prohibiting dogs entirely from this section of the beach. Ninety per cent of the comments request it be kept as an off-leash controlled exercise area. The other comments, all from the same person, suggest dogs be kept on-lead but not prohibited.
So much for listening to the early engagement feedback! What other undisclosed submissions have they received and why are these not available for public scrutiny?
Glen Newman
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Shining lights at "pop-up" rogaine
A pop-up rogaine popped up at Milnthorpe Reserve last Wednesday evening.
A team of rogaine enthusiasts from the Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club set the course during daylight hours around the tracks of the park. Families, individuals, and teams registered as the light faded.
After being issued with maps, forms, and instructions, there was time to study the layout, work out where the best points were and plan a route. The aim is to collect maximum points and return within 90 minutes. Any later than 8pm incurs penalty points. By the start time at 6.30pm torches and head-lamps were shining in the light drizzle. People planned different courses, so rogaines are unlike a “normal” race where everyone runs in the same direction on the "go" signal. After the countdown, teams dispersed at varying speeds in varying directions, leaving all quiet for one and a half hours.
Organiser Richard English reported that there were 21 teams in total, with over 50 competitors. He said that “ages range from about seven through to nearly 80, and although some teams got geographically embarrassed at times, everybody was back pretty much on time.”
People certainly found that navigating at night is quite a unique experience from going out in daylight. Richard was pleased that “everybody came back with a smile on their faces, and even some teenagers who’d gone out somewhat reluctantly with their caregivers came back all enthused".
Rogaine organisers would like to thank the volunteers for
their support, Ray White for free advertising, everyone who participated, the good folk who live on Nelson Street for their tolerance and the Milnthorpe Trust for the great venue. The popup event was set up to encourage participation and, although run with “a shoestring budget”, a small profit was donated to the Milnthorpe Trust.
No trophy was presented but bragging rights for top points went to the experienced rogaine runner, Neil Murray, with a score of 1560. Gaylene and Daphne duo came in second with 1340 and third were Onekakā Outlaws on 1320.
Less experienced competitors may have earned fewer points but came up with some creative team names; “2 Men and a Torch”, “Pink Pineapples" and “Clarkapo”.
The Golden Bay Alpine and Tramping Club also thanked Richard and his team for their initiative and superb organisation. In addition to this rogaine, the club offers a wide variety of tramps, social events, skills courses, photo competitions, and family-focused trips.
Check out their website goldenbayatc.org or their Facebook page for a full calendar of events, read trip reports to see what you have missed, and look forward to their next pop-up rogaine.
Supporting the Bay’s creatives
Website: The arts council’s new website supports and promotes the Bay’s creatives. It will eventually show who we are as an organisation: our local creatives;the council members; and what events we run.
We invite those we serve to become part of the website. They can join us by:
• completing the artist survey online (this will capture key information about the creative community, how we communicate with and serve them),
• sharing who they are in the artists’ directory,
• sharing what they are up to on the event calendar. All of this creates a picture of local creativity which we will market outside Golden Bay. When we run events like Bay Art and the Summer Arts Festival we will use the website as a hub for information with marketing driving traffic to the website as a whole.
This will create opportunities to:
• deepen our connection with the community we serve,
• look for opportunities to support through workshops,
• identify potential collaborations,
• enrich networks,
• and run events that celebrate and promote Golden Bay’s talent.
We believe greater connectedness (in person and online) will promote broader well-being. We invite you to join us. If you are a creative, please complete our survey and register for the directory. You can also find and like us on Facebook to be kept up to date.
Artist Survey 2024: your participation will guide the arts council to determine where to put its focus and resources. It only takes a couple of minutes and will make a huge difference to how we support you.
Use this QR code to access it.
Artists Directory: registrations are open for the Golden Bay Artists Directory. Registering is simple, via the online registration form: www.gbarts.org.nz/directory
Artist Residency: We are excited to be supporting local creatives by reinstating the ever-popular Cobb Residency programme in the Cobb Valley, Kahurangi National Park - 10-14 October 2024: https://www.gbarts.org.nz/residency-application-form www.gbarts.org.nz
Maureen Pugh MP for West Coast-Tasman
JOYCE WYLLIE
Competitors ready to go at the pop-up rogaine at Milnthorpe Reserve last Wednesday evening. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
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RAINFALL
JULY 2024
Rainfall Raindays Heaviest fall
PŌhara 169mm 7 60mm on the 1st
Rototai 170mm 9 50mm on the 1st
Onekaka 172mm 9 42mm on the 1st
Kaihoka 176mm 11 45mm on the 1st
Ligar/Tata 183mm 13 64mm on the 1st
Glenview Rd 184mm 10 59mm on the 1st
Puramahoi 235mm 12 61mm on the 29th
Bainham 247mm 8 65mm on the 29th
Collingwood 286mm 17 63mm on the 19th
Hamama 340mm 10 143mm on the 29th
PEST TRAPPING
JUNE 2024
Stoats this month 9
Stoats YTD 118
Rats this month 111
Rats YTD 915
PROJECT DE-VINE
JULY
Animal manure has been used in the production of food crops for as long as humans have cultivated food, over 10,000 years. Manure is the faeces or dung from animals’ digestion of organic materials, consisting either of plant material (herbivores), a mix of plant and animal products (omnivores), or primarily meat (carnivores). Herbivore manure is predominantly used worldwide as an important ingredient in growing food crops, largely due to its easier decomposition. Although in the book Farmers of Forty Centuries by Franklin King, humanure was also widely used in the past.
Manure is part of the natural cycling of nutrients from animal to soil. Microbes and other soil fauna feed on the manure and recycle it into nutrients for plants to uptake. Since the 1920s, the industrial-agricultural complex has focused on the production and use of synthetic fertilisers to grow food in developed countries. However, many countries and natural farmers around the world still rely on manure as a major ingredient in maintaining soil fertility. Manures are often grouped as "organic fertilisers" in that they come from a natural origin, as do rock minerals. Manure may also contain bedding material like straw, wood shavings, and urine.
Manure offers an easy source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, along with other micronutrients. However, it doesn’t contribute to the concentration of nutrients that mineral fertilisers can. Different animals provide varying amounts of nutrients in their manure. A definitive nutrient breakdown of what various manures contain is not easy to determine due to the variety of feed animals get, depending on where they are and whether they are outdoors or indoors. However, as a generalisation in terms of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, poultry manures come out on top, being particularly high in both nitrogen and phosphorus. Sheep manure is quite high in nitrogen and potassium, while pig manure is relatively low in both. Cow manure is a good all-rounder and readily available. Horse manure, also easy to get hold of, is not well decomposed and can contribute weed seeds into the garden if not treated correctly.
Managing manure
Finding good sources of manure that are free of potential contaminants like drenches (chemical wormers), herbicides (pasture management), or antibiotics is important as these ingredients can detrimentally affect your soil life. Most farmers or lifestyle block owners are very conscious of supplying quality manures to their customers.
being made or stored to mature. Add layers of manure, up to
10 per cent of the heap for the best results. Horse manure, because it is not very digested, helps heat up composts the best. Maturing involves storing the manure out of the rain, so valuable nutrients are not leached away. They can be added to future composts or directly to the soil. A sign that maturation is happening is the growth of fungi on the manure and the presence of manure worms, particularly the red worm (Lumbricus rubellus)
Manure can be used directly on the soil to prepare vegetable garden beds for future plantings. How much to apply is rather random, so it’s best to err on the side of caution. For poultry, I suggest using just a sprinkling when applying directly to the soil. For sheep manure, a layer five centimetres deep; cow manure, twice that; and horse manure can be up to 20 centimetres thick. Then mulch with some green material like green crops, grass clippings, or even non-pernicious garden weeds to provide a balanced diet for soil organisms. Then cover with black plastic or weed mat and let this decompose for around a month before planting into it. Avoid crops that don’t require rich soil, like carrots, which will likely just become hairy roots. Instead, plant high nutrient-demanding crops like tomatoes, kūmara, or potatoes that will make the most of the fertile conditions.
The orchard can also benefit from applications of manure. This is especially the case when soil is poor, like on pākihi clay. Spread manure around the base of the tree (but not touching) out beyond the drip line to encourage root growth. Fruits that love extra nutrition include subtropicals like avocado, citrus, tamarillo, and feijoa, as well as berry fruit, peaches, and nectarines. Best combine woody mulch from, say, chipping mixed shelter or ornamental trees and shrubs with manure to create a more diverse food source for soil organisms that, in turn, will help your fruits.
Side dressings of manure can be helpful during the growing season if crops are not looking so healthy. A lack of nitrogen can be seen as a general yellowing of leaves, and manures can quickly rectify this issue.
Manures, especially horse manure, make a great addition to your worm farm during the cooler winter months. In fact, those growing worms use predominantly manure and shredded paper or old hay.
Whatever the use, manures are a useful addition to the garden. They not only enhance soil biology and consequently plant health but also help improve soil quality. This includes improved soil humus content, soil structure, drainage, and
SOL MORGAN
Horse manure bagged up for sale at RDA corner, Kotinga. Photo: Sol Morgan.
Pest watch Golden Bay – brought to you by Tasman District Council
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be outlining some of the key weeds and pests that we’re trying to keep tabs on in Golden Bay as well as highlighting landowner responsibilities regarding them under the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan.
Banana passionfruit
Banana passionfruit is an invasive vine that poses a significant threat to native ecosystems. This vigorous, evergreen climbing plant can grow over 10 meters high, using clinging tendrils to scramble across trees and shrubs. With its distinctive 3-lobed leaves and pink flowers that bloom year-round, it produces fruit that ripens from green to vibrant yellow or orange.
Although its sweet, edible pulp is attractive to humans, it also contributes to its invasive nature. The fruit’s dark red seeds are dispersed by birds, feral pigs, possums, and discarded fruit or garden waste. This wide dispersal capability allows banana passionfruit to spread rapidly across various habitats, including coastal areas, lowland scrub, and forest margins.
In areas like Golden Bay, the vine threatens indigenous biodiversity by smothering native vegetation and can also topple shallow-rooted trees. Its ability to grow in diverse soil types, tolerate shade and drought, and root where stems touch the ground makes it especially challenging to manage.
Effective control involves cutting and pasting of vines or foliar chemical treatments with appropriate herbicides. By understanding and addressing the impacts of banana passionfruit, we can work towards preserving our native ecosystems.
In Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan, Banana passionfruit is listed as a Sustained control pest in Golden Bay. This means that occupiers in Golden Bay must control the weed before seeding every year.
If you have any questions regarding this pest plant, please contact the Tasman District Council Biosecurity team at: Biosecurity@tasman.govt.nz
WE DID IT!!!
The ITM Takaka team are stoked to say we took away the ITM Community Sponsorship Award at conference. We love supporting our community, and you are our business. Thank you.
I had three girls 10 years and under, cooked, sewed and had a huge veggie garden at Tukurua – oh and a cleaning business called The Good Fairy.
Circa 2005 I have no idea how I had time for reading –but I did.
I found The Book of Flying the most intoxicating read. There are many stories and poems within this book which follows the fantastical journey of Pico, a librarian and poet on a quest to find his wings. Along the way his journey takes him through forest and across mountains and he will fall in love. He will duel with a man painter, meet a lonely minotaur, a cannibal and an immortal beauty.
It wasn’t so much the tales that drew me in, it was the delicious prose, unusual dance of words, and moods –sometimes dark as night, others so joyous you look up light headed and reread that bit again!
It is a book about books, about how the written word can transport you and massage your mind.
Homegrown Only
Characters step out of the pages at
RONNIE SHORT
Wacky wizards, check-shirted cowgirls, beasts, butterflies, and all manner of book characters came to life at the Rec Park Centre last Thursday, when Tākaka library staff hosted the 15th annual Book Quiz.
Primary schools throughout Golden Bay entered teams of four contestants thematically dressed according to their innovative names. “The Purple Goats” so named “because Milly’s getting a goat,” explained one team member, “and I asked for a favourite colour,” added another. Other team names included “Couch Potatoes”, “because we do lots of
reading on the couch”, “The Jade Wingles”, “from Wings of Fire,” and “The Quizzards” who were clearly a combo of quizzy wizards. Emceeing the event as Dr Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat” was children’s librarian, Nerissa Cooper, supported by assistant librarians Sarah Worlock as "Thing One" and Lydean Herman as "Dorothy". Richmond Library’s costume-clad children’s librarian, Krystal Avis, and assistant librarian Sophus Glasgow were in the role of markers and judges for spot and best costume prizes. Lucinda Blackett from Tākaka Primary School said the quiz was hard at times, sometimes easy. “There were some random questions like ‘Who is the author of this book?’"
BOOK GIVEAWAY
Shannon Cassidy returns to Fresh FM to put a spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians, with loads of local content and information. Homegrown Only airs Saturday evenings at 9.00 and replays Wednesday night at 11.00.
Kath Bee’s Kids Mix Music, stories, fun facts, strange noises and MORE! Live and off-the-cuff, Kath Bee has surprises in store for everyone (even herself!) Kath Bee’s Kids Mix airs Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7.00am to 8.00am. Programmes to listen out for:
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The Space Between is gripping historical novel set amid the New Zealand Wars in 1860. As English settlers wage war upon local iwi in colonial Taranaki, two women confront their pasts to survive the present.
Frances is an unmarried Londoner newly landed in New Zealand, 1860, at the dawn of the First Taranaki War. Once wellregarded, her family’s fall from grace sees them struggling to learn the strange etiquette of settler life.
Frances comes face-to-face with Henry White, the man who jilted her a decade earlier, who is now married — to the proud and hardy Matāria, who is shunned by her whānau due to this controversial marriage.
As conflict between settlers and iwi rises, both women must find the courage to fight for what is right, even if it costs them everything they know. As their lives intersect in surprising and catastrophic ways, the question remains – will they ever belong, or do their fates lie in the uncomfortable space between?
This gripping historical debut by Lauren Keenan (Te Āti Awa ki Taranaki) is a story of the transformative power of hope, the unbreakable bonds of whenua and family, and the discovery of love in the least likely of places.
To be in to win a copy of The Space Between, email: admin@gbweekly.co.nz with "Space Between" in the subject line by midday on Monday 26 August. Please include your address and phone number.
Library staff hosting the annual Book Quiz, from left, Krystal Avis (Richmond children's librarian), Sarah Worlock, Nerissa Cottle and Lydean Herman (Tākaka assistant librarians), Sophus Glasgow (Richmond assistant librarian). Photo: Ronnie Short.
BILLY KERRISK
Tākaka Library's annual book quiz
Overall Book Quiz winners, The Quizzards, from Collingwood Area School, who also won Best Group
The Best Dressed Group award went to “The Quizzards” from Collingwood Area School (CAS), for their terrific wizardy outfits. Kahu Lynch from Tākaka Primary School (TPS) won best individual costume for his clever Dalmatian dog costume, even though he admitted, “my tail fell off”. Due to their wizardly wisdom or perhaps some mischievous magic, “The Quizzards” were winners of what was a very close competition. Motupipi School teams, “The Bookworms” and “The Super Readers” earned second and third places respectively.
Now held across three Tasman District Council libraries, (Tākaka, Motueka, and Richmond), the Book Quiz first started as a Breakfast Quiz by previous children’s librarian Doris Symmons
and the late Liz Batten (TPS principal). Originally named the Breakfast Quiz Cup, the winning team’s trophy is now the Liz Batten Cup. District children’s librarians collaborate to come up with the questions each year, travelling to act as markers for the other quizzes. This is the second year the quiz has been held at the Rec Park Centre. “We outgrew the library,” said Nerissa.
Librarian at CAS, Diane Street, thought this year’s quiz was good. “In the past you were given three books to read. It's a new format this year and I think it works better. It better promotes wider, rather than specific, reading.”
Nerissa extends appreciation to sponsors of the event: Scholastic Books, Rec Park, FreshChoice and the Village Theatre.
THE GB WEEKLY WRITING COMPETITION
ENTRIES CLOSE THIS SUNDAY!
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.
There’s a Dog in the Garden. Journeying with Lewy Body Dementia by Alison Shaw, recounts a family’s experience following her mother’s diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), often combined with Parkinsons Disease.
This honest and personal story captures the family’s struggles, challenges, and emotions as they care for her mum. Alison writes with sensitivity and openness, avoiding technical jargon, making it an accessible read. However, it is also not an easy read due to the brutal and distressing progression of LBD, as Alison describes the heartbreak of watching her mum change, while cherishing memories of the person she once was.
In the chapter “Common Threads,” Alison finds comfort in knowing she is not alone in this situation. She notes, “you cannot put all people with dementia into a box, as each person is unique. However, there is common ground, which I think is helpful to know for those living alongside dementia sufferers”.
This book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking understanding and ways to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Alison provides insight into handling her Mum’s hallucinations, which inspired the book’s title. Her Mum “saw” dogs and children in the garden, and instead of arguing, Alison learned to validate her Mum’s experiences by saying she would get rid of them, preserving her dignity.
A chapter titled “Reflections of a Granddaughter” shares the memories of Alison’s daughter, who recalls the good times with her Grandma and continues to love her until the end. After a visit to the hospital, she writes, “I learnt an important lesson that day. I didn’t need to fill in all the gaps or leave when the conversation ended. Being present mattered too”.
Alison’s husband Peter, offers his perspective in “Reflections of a Spouse,” admitting there were times of despair and powerlessness but emphasised the importance of supporting each other. Another chapter, “A Clinical Perspective,” provides advice from an experienced caregiver who stresses the importance of remembering who the person living with dementia is, even if they forget who you are.
In the closing chapter, “Questions of Faith,” Alison explores her struggle with difficult emotions and issues. She found solace in Bible verses, reporting that, “as I write this book, my grief is slowly subsiding, as God heals the challenging memories and replaces them with His peace”.
Alison wrote this book with the hope that it might help others on a similar journey. She succeeds in this, speaking tenderly of tough times, injecting humour into hard moments, and facing fears with faith.
For those interested, the book can be purchased by emailing doginthegardenlbd@gmail.com, and Alison plans to donate a copy to the Tākaka library.
REVIEW BY JOYCE WYLLIE
Costume. Photo: Ronnie Short.
WORD FIND
6 At the start, some corn and a French city. (5,2)
7 Levers a discernible reward. (5)
9 Grain barn exploded (4)
10 Rush the governors for a bit of the roof. (10)
11 Has no defence when the butler has gone. (8)
13 Corny-sounding episodic story. (6)
15 Tune returns to a solo song. (4)
17 Game moves suddenly. (5)
18 Organ echoes opposers. (4)
19 (see 3 down) (6)
20 Incomplete but flattering. (8)
23 Gardener's asset in cop's tomb reconstruction. (7,3)
26 Assembled from four quarters. (4)
27 A brief affair? Chuck it away! (5)
28 Patiently shun in place of cuddly toy. (7) DOWN
1 Wrangle a pardoning for key device. (5,5)
2 Hooray from a couple of extras. (3-3)
3 (and 19 across) Certainly not later than robe for one remodelling. (2,2,6)
4 Primates consume vegetables and it makes them feel better for now. (8)
5 Nothing, nothing rising? Lay it on the floor. (4)
6 The ghostly sound of a bird's nest. (5)
8 Jam and honey feasts? (7)
12 Wipe out low forest. (5)
14 Jeweller who works for the circus. (10)
16 Recite quickly, "The dance is cancelled." (4,3)
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Our Hammer takes out "the big one"
The team at Hammer Hardware Tākaka is on a high after taking out "the big one" – the 2024 Hammer Hardware Store of the Year, presented last week at a ceremony held in Hamilton during the Mitre 10 Expo. Store owner operators Tarnae and Gavin Palmer tell The GB Weekly that when they took over the store exactly five years ago, their goal was to be "in the top ten Hammer Hardware stores" and "now we are sitting at number one,” says Tarnae.
Gavin says that the path to victory was judged on growth (ie, financial performance) with the top four stores, out of 41 entrants, being subject to an unannounced visit from the judging panel. The judging panel observed the store and assessed shop presentation, branding, layout, pricing, and stock levels. Paramount also, is customer service and "general vibe".
The couple put the award down to their team. "We have great staff and customer service, we know people's names
and we are always building and improving our business," says Tarnae. “We are multi-skilled across categories and there is always someone who knows the stock – you don’t guess your research [products]” adds Gavin. "Key too, for us taking over was creating friendly, inviting staff and making the shop a hub for the community."
Price point has also been key to the store’s success – “we get top tier pricing,” explains Gavin. This means that pricing is competitive with "over the hill" alternatives. "We have also targeted products specific to Golden Bay."
Says Tarnae, "We would like to say a massive thank you to our amazing staff, customers, and landlord Tony Nicholls, all of whom have gone above and beyond."
Gavin adds: "Next up – keep an eye out for some developments in the gardening space. In the next year, we have store layout innovations, still building our product range. Next year is a busy year."
• Winter is well and truly upon us. Take care on the icy roads and make sure you fully defrost your windscreen (front and back) before setting off on your journeys.
• 22 June: An old Green Diamondback mountain bicycle with paniers was stolen off a car’s bike rack overnight.
• 1 July: A 56-year-old Nelson male was arrested for being in possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He was charged with driving whilst disqualified and driving whilst intoxicated. He next appears in the Nelson District Court 19 August 2024. The motor vehicle was impounded.
• 8 July: A 75-year-old local male was issued a warning for careless driving and was forbidden to drive pending a medical review following a single-vehicle crash at the Rural Service Centre.
• 11 July: Emergency services attended a serious crash caused by a tree blocking the road on SH60 near Collingwood.
• 19 July: All emergency services attended the fatal single-vehicle crash in Pōhara overnight. Our thoughts are with the young man’s family, friends and all those that attended.
• 21 July: A 41-year-old local female was charged with trespass after refusing a warning.
• 21 July: Police keen to receive information about the overnight theft of 250 litres of diesel, syphoned from a contractor's digger parked on the roadside of Tākaka Valley Highway at Stoney Creek.
• 24 July: A 50-year-old local male has been referred to the community iwi panel charged with careless driving following a serious crash on Abel Tasman Drive. Police have contacted TDC to have the safety measures and design at the intersection reviewed after a number of serious crashes there over the years. Police suggest the addition of a speed bump or rumble strip on Clifton Road, prior to the intersection with Abel Tasman Drive in an effort to get drivers' full attention as they arrive at intersection. Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured.
• 28 July: A 34-year-old was stopped for speeding and charged with driving with excess breath alcohol.
• 10 August: A 24-year-old local male was arrested for disorderly behaviour after punching the police car. He received a formal warning once he had time to reflect on his temperament.
• A number of silly wilful damage incidents have been reported around the town. If you witness anybody doing damage please call 111 immediately and take a photo or video of what is occurring.
Have a great weekend, Tākaka Police.
Kia ora whānau
The award-winning team at Hammer Hardware Tākaka, from left, Sandy, Pauline, Erin, Gavin, Tarnae, Jayne, Liz, Nyle, Dorrian, Rylie. MIssing was Lucas who was at school. Photo: Rosa Volz.
RESULTS
BRIDGE
7 August. Championship Pairs Session 6. B Adams/G Harris 58.33%; A Foreman/L Field 57.29%; J Harper/H Curtis 54.69%. H/cap: B Adams/G Harris 60.38%; A Foreman/L Field 60.27%; A Bradnock/J Hannan 52.71%.
9 August. Rainbow Relaxed 1 Session 10. C Browning 68.75%; E Bradshaw 65.63%; P Jayne 53.13%.
GOLF
31 July. Stableford: M Dixon c/b 35, C Hadler 35, R Young 31. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Dixon, 4/13 C Hadler, 8/17 C Hadler, 9/12 W Rothwell. Twos: W Rothwell. Best gross: C Hadler 84.
3 August. Matchplay Pairs Final: G Rowe and W Dobbie bt DWin and M Dixon 3 and 2. Tui Cup Individual Matchplay final: C Hadler bt P Solly 1 up. Stableford: Joe Thomason 36 c/b, W Collie 36, Jeff Thomason 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Hadler, 4/13 W Collie, 8/17 A Gourdie, 9/18 G Ryan. Twos: A Gourdie, C Hadler, R Ancell, G Ryan. Happy wanderer: M Shannon. Best gross: W Collie 74.
6 August. 6th Woods (Stableford): C Gilbert 39. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Gilbert. 7 August. Stableford: P Solly 39, G Bradley 38, A Bradnock 37. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Rothwell, 4/13 W Rothwell, 8/17 R Dyce, 9/18 M Shannon. Twos: P Solly. Best gross: C Hadler 83.
10 August. Par: R Miller +5, R Dyce +3, R Young +2. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Collie, 4/13 L Quinn, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 R Dyce. Twos: C Hadler, R Dyce, N Moore. Two: 7/16 W Collie. Happy wanderer: S Lawson. Best gross: N Moore 69. AGM NOTICES
GBMTBC AGM, Tuesday 27 August, 7pm at the Rec Centre rooms. All welcome.
TĀ KAKA Citizens Band AGM, held at the band rooms on Monday 26 August at 8pm.
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.
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
IT is with heavy hearts that we follow the whānau’s announcement of the sad and unexpected death of Dr Martin Smith, a respected colleague of the team at Golden Bay Community Health. Our thoughts are with his daughters and friends at this sad time. Going forward, we will support Martin’s patients to connect with another member of our team for ongoing care. Moe mai ra Martin.
CLASSIFIEDS
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
BEREAVED by suicide support, funded sessions available in Golden Bay. Contact Michelle Cole 027 313 8032. LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
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.
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.
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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
“LEARNING from Dress and Textiles: A Life’s Work”, a U3A presentation by Dr Jane Malthus. Stories from her research into collection and exhibition items. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 23 August, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-members a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Fund. 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.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED / Hiahia mahi
NEED to promote your business? After many years in advertising/branding and public relations, I'm wanting casual work helping businesses with advertising, PR, newsletters, editing, proofing or funding submissions. Ph/ text 027 448 0300.
SITUATIONS
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
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.
Te Whare Mahana Trust 163 Commercial Street, Takaka 7110 Applications close Tuesday, 27 th August ‘a life
Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz
ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com
ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.
ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.
ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.
BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.
CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.
CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman. Ph Ry South 022 513 3947.
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
FASHION designer. Come for a consultation with Jenny Lyn Walker for a custom designed garment or outfit for special occasions, weddings or events, such as ball season coming up. To ensure your garment is ready in time, book your consultation now. ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Ph 027 231 7447, 03 525 6111.
FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www.
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.
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. Ph Paul Frika 027 772 7334. 30 years of experience.
MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639. Tākaka and Collingwood.
NATURAL Nail Care Studio closed 27 June–5 September. Email Amy at Amy.naturalnailcare@gmail.com for inquiries or to book an appointment for September.
Lolly Dadley-Moore
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
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
SEEKING land, 100m2 approx. Lease, rent to buy or exchange. Anything considered. Ph Rata 020 423 5333.
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko
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
Healing with Grace MASSAGE & WELLNESS & More…
FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. DEMOCRACY – fast track to quick bucks. Contact Luxman, Peters and Unctious for details. Also available for lucrative "consultancy work" (nudge, nudge). No scheme too toxic. No questions asked.
BALEAGE, small bales, herbicide free. $23/bale. Ph 027 722 5719.
LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga
LEARNING / Akonga / Huarahi ako/mahi
Healing with Grace MASSAGE & WELLNESS
LOST. In town, big black puffy winter jacket (imagine Michelin Man) and fabric wide brim sun hat. Text 027 699 7791.
DOG training. Problem-solving. Deeper connection. Ph 020 4088 1557.
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.
Kahurangi Christian Church
Sunday 18
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
FRIDAY 16 AUGUST
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
SATURDAY 17 AUGUST
KĀREN HUNTER TOUR, astrology workshop/sound journey, at Kotinga Hall. www.karenhunter.com
MONDAY 19 AUGUST
BOARD GAMING AT GB COMMUNITY HALL, 5.30pm to 10pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.
TUESDAY 20 AUGUST
BALFOLK DANCE WORKSHOP. Learn old folk dances made new, with live music. Tuesdays 5-6.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall. Koha appreciated.
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.
WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 22 AUGUST
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
LATER EVENTS
DOG TRAINING. Problem-solving. Deeper connection. Ph 020 4088 1557.
KUNG FU EXPERIENCE
Increased
Relocation Sale
Sunday: Northwesterlies, strong for a time. Rain changing to showers and isolated thunder. Some improvement during the evening
Monday: Gusty southwesterlies soon developing.
Showers, with snow about the ranges above 800 metres. Showers becoming isolated elsewhere
Tuesday: Southwesterlies easing. A few snow showers about the ranges but mostly fine elsewhere
MODERN JIVE DANCE LESSONS
6 week block course
Starts 25th August Kotinga Hall 2pm Doors open 1.45pm for registration
Phone Jennifer 027 297 7702 for more information footesteps.co.nz
5:30
FUELS & FISHING
Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Every Monday night at 7pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. 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
Golden Bay
1/1065 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, ONEKAKA
LIVE THE LIFESTYLE IN ONEKAKA
The two-bedroom abode provides a comfortable place to call home and gets lovely all-day sun from its elevated position, plus a separate 2-bay shed provides plenty of storage space Currently fenced into 3 large paddocks this offers
Viewings by appointment
9sqm
James Mackay 027 359 0892 easy grazing or silage/hay making areas Whether you are looking for a small run off block or a place to call home, this one is worth a look!
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 Call Mickayla today
Mickayla Ormsby 027
STUNNING RURAL BLOCK
This magic15 5-hectare, native bush block is ready for its new keeper The elevation secures superb views of the Kahurangi National Park, Anatoki River & out to sea The block is easily accessible via right of way Call us to view
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
OpenHome
in the fertile soils around Takaka township is this lovely flat 7 5 ha block it is split into 3 paddocks
The owner has been growing maize & grazing young stock the rest of the year Are you looking for a nice block to build or perhaps a runoff?
Call me today to view
James Mackay 027 359 0892
77 Patons Rock Road, PATONS ROC
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
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
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
LOVELY HOME & GARDENS
You must view this superb property to appreciate what is on offer Modern with stunning views Gorgeous sunlight hours and a warm, easy-care home The gardens are a delight with many fruits to enjoy The hard work has been done! Call Paul or Jana today
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
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 See you Sunday
