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Bay's ocean bounty bagged

Another fresh catch "snapped up" by a successful bidder on his way to the filleting table. Photo: Alistair Hughes. ALISTAIR HUGHES

Unlike last year, the annual Pōhara Boat Club’s fishing competition was blessed with beautiful weather for both days of the weekend. A total of 51 adult and 35 child entrants took to the waves, or cast from the shore, to bring the best of the Bay’s ocean bounty to the weighing table. Boat club committee member Kelly Jaquiery was thrilled with the event. “It was a huge success,” she reported, “with lots of happy kids, and proud winners with their prizes.” Kelly said that although approximately 80 per cent of the competitors were in boats, some major prizes were won by surf casters. “ We raised money for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and the Nelson Coastguard by either auctioning the fish at the end of the competition, or by people who preferred to take their catch home paying a donation to have them filleted.”

Kelly’s husband Colin and Nyle Richards were in constant demand, expertly filleting the fresh catches. Nyle was pleased to note that fishers took good care of their catches this year, resulting in no sun-damaged fish being brought to their table. “I learned bouquet filleting at Talleys when I left school”, he says, “and I’ve been doing it professionally for about thirty years.” Nyle can fillet 100 species professionally, so was ready for whatever competitors presented him and Colin with. Predictably, snapper figured highly in the commonly caught category, but the most unusual catch was a surprise to everyone; including Shane Petterson, the very busy fishery officer on duty for the event. Local PR and marketing consultant Shelley Grell recounts her "one that didn’t get away" story: “The waves were calmer on day two, but the fish weren’t biting for many. We tried several different spots but had only managed to catch a spiny dogfish and a kahawai from

a passing shoal. So we'd just about given up when Steve Tennant hooked a thresher shark.” Shelley notes that the distinctive longtailed fish is apparently a prized catch for anglers. “But probably more for the challenge than the quality of the meat, as they jump into the air spectacularly.” An expectant crowd had the opportunity to bid for their favourite catch as Craig Taylor opened the auction around 3.30pm. Bidders gave generously, although apparently one of the very impressive kingfish auctioned went for quite a bargain. By the end of the afternoon, 188.8kg of fish had been donated, and the total raised for the rescue helicopter and coastguard came to a total of $1625.90. The Pōhara Boat Club wants to extend a special thanks to all of the generous sponsors who helped make this year's competition a very successful event which even attracted hopeful anglers from the other side of the Hill.

Dam nears completion JO RICHARDS

Almost five years after construction began, the Waimea Dam project is now very close to completion and will shortly be fully commissioned. In its media release, issued last week, Waimea Water Limited ( WWL) – the company formed by Tasman District Council ( TDC) and Waimea Irrigators Limited to build and manage the dam – announced that the newly-created reservoir Te Kurawai o Pūhanga had reached full capacity and water was flowing down the spillway. WWL CEO Mike Scott acknowledged the significance of the event. “This is a momentous milestone for the project, and I thank all those involved in getting us to this point.” While this development gives shareholders a cause for celebration, ironically it comes at a time when Waimea Valley residents connected to some of the council’s urban reticulated water supplies are subject to ongoing restrictions. Whether the commissioning of the dam will alleviate such problems in future is unclear; the scheme is designed to release water into the Waimea River, rather than pipe it into reticulated systems. It is one of the many criticisms of the controversial project raised by ratepayers who have seen costs balloon from $75.9m in 2017, when TDC consulted on the financing arrangements, to the current figure of almost $200m. Long-term critic of the project Lew Solomon of Water Information Network (WIN) says, despite the enormous cost overrun, the council has not been for thcoming about how it will be apportioned between the various partners. “TDC has not published any update of the capital funding model... it is completely out-of-date.” WWL has attributed the big budget blow-out to a combination of unexpected [but arguably foreseeable] geological problems, along with covid-related issues, including material availability and cost, construction delays, and contractor disputes. Some residual risks remain, even at this late stage. WWL’s most recent Quarterly Report states: “Greater embankment settlement than expected could put the dam face mechanical systems out of alignment. Greater seepage than expected may also require post construction intervention. In such eventualities, WWL... Continued on page 3

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Bay's ocean bounty bagged at fishing competition

Nyle Richards from Hammer Hardware was one of the "super filleters" kept busy over the weekend. Photo: Shelley Grell.

Fishery officer Shane Petterson inspects a thresher shark caught by Steve Tennant. Photo: Shelley Grell.

Catches on ice for the auction included plenty of snapper and a couple of very impressive kingfish. Photo: Alistair Hughes.

POHARA BOAT CLUB FISHING COMPETITION RESULTS KIDS: Largest snapper, Jack Page. Average snapper, Madeline Miller and Braxton Hoskins, equal. Largest gurnard, Mia Richards. Average gurnard, Nixon Ray. Largest paua, Marlin Bilsborough. Average paua, Marlin Bilsborough. Largest kahawai, Charlotte Palmer. Average kahawai, Benjamin Rosser. Largest kingfish, Mason Miller. Average kingfish, Mason Miller and Nixon Ray, equal. Largest blue cod, Nina Cronin-Kneebone. Average blue cod, Ryder Ray. Largest other, Bree Dell (shark). Average other, Addison Ray (rig). ADULTS: Largest snapper, Martin Erasmuson. Average snapper, Otis Dell and Ross Satherley, equal. Largest gurnard, Kelly Jaquiery. Average gurnard, Colin Jaquiery and Tracey Holland, equal. Largest tarakihi, Jade Osbourne. Average tarakihi, Jade Osbourne. Largest kahawai, Todd Bruning. Average kahawai, Graham Gillespie and Luke Dell, equal. Largest kingfish, Simon Page. Average kingfish, Dylan Ray. Largest blue cod, Savannah Bruning and Jade Osbourne, equal. Average blue cod, Pat Bruning and Tracey Holland, equal. Largest other, Ross Satherley (shark). Average other, Des Payne (trevally).

Auctioneer Craig Taylor kept things moving and the bids climbing at the charity auction. Photo: Alistair Hughes.

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Continued from page 1 ...would plan to lower the reservoir after the 2023/2024 season and address any issues.” Having steered the project through a very tricky obstacle course, Mike says the scheme is currently working as planned. “As the reservoir was filled, water has been flowing from the dam to ensure river levels are above the required minimum flow. We have been prepared to release more water from the dam had our shareholders faced restrictions, but river levels have not yet dropped to a level where the dam has been needed. We will release more water if and when our shareholders require.” Lew, however, is concerned that the required minimum flow prescribed is insufficient to protect the aquatic environment. Referring to TDC’s monitoring data for the Lee River at Meads Bridge, which shows toxic algae coverage exceeded Ministry for the Environment cyanobacteria guidelines during January, Lew says, “One of the stated aims of the dam, and a driver in TDC picking up a huge portion of the tab, was to improve the health of the river… Can somebody please explain in what way the health of the river has been improved?” While the controversy rumbles on, the work continues. With the reservoir at full capacity, final engineering analysis and verification of dam performance can proceed, which should see the project completed and commissioned in March. In the meantime, Mike expresses his gratitude to the project’s stakeholders. “We have been looking forward to this day for a long time and I thank the community and shareholders for their ongoing patience.”

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IN BRIEF Embracing climate change

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Andy Clark’s piece (GBW, 19/1) on changing our lifestyle to fit within Earth’s planetary boundaries doesn’t touch on the mental landscape of the change required. Solastagia is the sense of being over-whelmed, powerless and anxious in the face of environmental change. Climate change feels like that for many. But as Andy points out, there are things you can do and that in and of itself is empowering. Reducing your carbon footprint, planting trees, having a plan for when that atmospheric river descends on you, not only feels good but is a mentally positive space. You can make a difference at the personal level and as more people take action, as society tilts the table, momentum builds. The price of carbon is now the key driver of the price of farmland in NZ today. The cost of solar continues to fall, giving double digit returns to investors. The fossil fuel industry is starting to scramble as the threat of stranded assets looms ever closer. I love it. Their years of stalling, obfuscation, disinformation cannot hold back the tide of change. Check out Tony Seba’s latest videos and try to get your head around his clean energy u-curve, where the cost of producing electricity trends to zero for much of the year. That’s right, near free electricity. And how do I know? Because we are there. We live off grid. Our solar array produces way more power than we can use, the panels just switch off awaiting a load. It’s fantastic. It’s empowering. And driving electric is guilt free. As Seba explains, the cost of electric cars will continue to fall (a 400km range electric BYD car costs US$11000 in China today. Seba’s estimate US$5000 by 2030). Change is afoot. Understanding it, embracing it, taking action and having a plan is the road to a happy future. Alec Milne

Mite wipes out wild honeybee

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I write in response to Sunshine Appleby’s letter (GBW, 26/1) regarding the lack of honeybees. While I agree with her on the importance of bees to global food production, and the apparent lack of bees in her area, the decline of bees worldwide is not caused by the supposed effects of electromagnetic radiation, or agricultural chemicals, or chemtrails. The cause is simple and is called Varroa Destructor. This well-named pest is a parasitic mite against which the honeybee has no defence. Since its arrival in New Zealand in 2010 it has killed thousands of hives, and has totally eliminated the wild honey bee population. This spring I inspected four hive sites in the Collingwood area. In every case all the hives were dead or dying from varroa. The simple fact is that without effective control of the mite by the beekeeper, varroa will destroy every hive it touches, and effective control is becoming harder to achieve. Recently, the synthetic chemicals used for varroa control have become less effective. Poor application and lack of rotation of the chemical treatments has led to the mites evolving resistance. Beekeepers now have to attempt to control the mites with other methods such as organic chemicals. Honeybees now rely entirely upon humans for their very

survival. Gardeners now have to rely on managed hives for pollination of fruit and veggie crops as there are no wild bees left to do the job. What this will mean for pollination of our food crops in the future is a sobering thought! Keith Tomlinson

More cow-isms

To enlarge on Steve Penny’s recent farming analogy re his -isms (GBW, 12/1). Two cows on the same farm are raised, one now excluded from the best land to which it was previously accustomed. Over time it is neglected, almost to the point of annihilation. Although an intelligent and resourceful cow, it hasn’t a show of flourishing under such reduced circumstances. (Bad farming practices and cruelty.) Meanwhile the other cow is raised with all the assistance it could wish for; the best veterinary services, grazing and extra care and attention. A new owner decides to redeem the situation by bringing the health of the neglected cow up to the same level as the other, realising that both have a part to play to the benefit of his farm. That extra input to the previously neglected cow is seen by the pampered cow as – you guessed it – favouritism – although of course it isn’t. It’s a matter of fairness, justice, equality. The pampered cow’s opinion has been prompted by egotism – me, me, me. Larry Petterson is correct in one respect (GBW, 26/1). This is not a subject for humour as Steve suggests. In his recent letter (GBW, 26/1) Steve appears to be wanting to have the bet of a bob (shilling) each way when he refers to “the beautiful Māori people” while in the same breath wanting to deny them an equal say through co-governance. Come on, Steve. Get real. Karen Brookes

Te Tiriti – the need for principles

Steve Penny and David Seymour both helpfully illustrate why we need an expertly crafted set of principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to guide us in understanding the use of the Treaty both in the courts and in other places. Penny lacks the expertise in te reo Māori, such as suggesting that tino rangatiratanga means sovereignty. Seymour somehow cannot get past Article 3 where Queen Victoria promised Māori her protection and granted them the same rights and duties of citizenship as the people of England. Seymour particularly misreads Article 2 particularly the significance and application of tino rangatiratanga and ngā taonga katoa. Both Penny and Seymour seem to want to neglect the context of the Treaty signing when the Māori population was 80,000 and the British around 2,000. Now population figures are reversed, and Māori are around 17 per cent of the total population some want to renegotiate the Treaty through the operative mechanism – the principles of the Treaty. The partnership principle lead to the idea of co-governance. Many have misread this principle seeing it as a threat to democracy whereas the opposite is true. Co-governance is

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LE T TERS a common concept in government with the likes of publicprivate partnerships. Is it only abhorrent when the partner is iwi Māori? Penny thinks the principles are "relatively recently invented", however the Treaty of Waitangi 1975 is now nearly 50 years old and the Lands’ case was in 1987. Much discussion on Treaty principles has ensued over time and a political discussion now in select committee may not add much. For Māori discussion is held on the marae and David Seymour missed opportunities at Turangawaewae (Kingitanga) and Ratana Pā to hear what Māori had to say, despite his position from his draft Treaty principles bill. No reira, heoi ano. Morris Te Whiti Love

The right to govern

In response to Steve Penny’s letter last week (GBW, 26/1). In 1835 He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni was established (translated as the 1835 Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand). He Whakaputanga declared the many rangatira of Hapū and Iwi in Aotearoa to be the sole sovereigns (self-governing) of their tribal lands, people and waterways. This is understood to be the first founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand and the tuakana, or older sibling, of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. When Te Tiriti o Waitangi is written and signed five years later, Article 1 grants the rangatira of the Crown, Queen Victoria, the right to have a governor in Aotearoa to govern her subjects (British settlers). The tino rangatiratanga of the many rangatira of Hapū and Iwi was reaffirmed in Article 2 as per He Whakaputanga. In Article 3 the Crown agreed to give tāngata Māori the same rights as British subjects and that these rights would be protected by Queen Victoria. Te Tiriti o Waitangi grants neither side authority to rule the other, rather it grants Māori and British the right to govern themselves. This place has always consisted of multiple governance arrangements. Many rangatira. The Crown, its governor and government was just another one. Willow Milligan

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by arrogantly and ignorantly trying to impose his ill-conceived Treaty Principles Bill on Māori without their necessary consent; let’s hope they behave like our own local taniwha: Huriawa, who is not only strong and brave but also gentle and wise. Julian Batchelor also made a similar big mistake on his Stop Co-Governance Tour by taking an antagonistic stance towards “iwi elites”. I admit and publicly apologise for also having been antagonistic in the past, which I deeply regret; I humbly beg your forgiveness and resolve to become more gentle and wise myself. I use clear, concise and direct language, and sometimes metaphors and humour to give greater impact to my messages, which are intended to enlighten, enhance and entertain our community. I do not intend to antagonise, and I do not try to offend anyone, but neither do I try not to offend (or perhaps I could say nothing at all). As a passionate champion of real democracy and free speech, I uphold our right to say what we like, so long as we do no harm. In the course of doing so I may still make enemies, but as Victor Hugo said (paraphrased): “You have enemies? Good! That means you’ve stood up for something.” Jesus (who is my inspiration) did the same, turning over the tables of the money-changers in the temple and calling the Pharisees hypocrites, and was (also) willingly crucified for His beliefs. Was He a bad man? Steve Penny

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November not only reminds us that the French film industry can stand toe-to-toe with anyone in producing tense, big budget thrillers, but also that it is not afraid to address terrorism and the sensitive cultural and religious issues involved. In mid-November 2015, a series of six coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris caused 130 deaths, the entire city to be locked down and a national three-month state of emergency to be enforced. ISIS claimed responsibility and this gripping film depicts the French counter terrorist forces attempts to bring the perpetrators to justice. We are plunged straight into an exciting prologue, following an unsuccessful French attempt to capture a terrorist operative in the Middle East, which foreshadows the upheaval to come. When the first terrorist attack occurs at an international football match in Paris, we are reminded that November is not an "action movie", instead, a lone government agent manning the switchboards finds himself powerless as every telephone begins ringing at once, an ominous herald of tragedy. The entire city is paralysed while the attackers have apparently succeeded in their aim, leaving the French government caught between protecting its citizens but also quickly formulating an effective response. Most of the film's tension comes from interplay between the main characters as they struggle against bureaucracy and endless, sleepless shifts to monitor thousands of phone calls and sift through hours of CCTV footage. A charismatic Jean Dujardin as the counter terrorism coordinator quickly organises his team, but warns them to keep their own emotional response in check, and leave if they cannot. This is ironic as he literally knocks a sneering captured terrorist out of his chair during a later interrogation scene, quickly earning a bawling out from his superior Héloïse, (Sandrine Kiberlain). Procedure needs to be followed to the letter, or even the most murderous suspect could walk free. The effectiveness of the counter terrorism unit is undeniable, even using technology now almost a decade old. The main characters are depicted as efficient and driven, but also human and flawed. Despite possible connections to some of the victims, they must focus completely on the difficult task. Their greatest lead comes from Samia (Lyna Khoudri) a courageous Isamic woman who has vital information on where the two surviving Jihadists can be found. Samia’s plight and the efforts of Anaïs Demoustier's agent Ines to gain her trust form the emotional backbone of the film. The final operation is a harrowing siege on a well fortified lair housing the last remaining terrorist and his hostage, our point of view intermittently seen through one of the soldier’s night vision goggles. This is no glorification of violence but a terrifying and often confusing inferno of gunfire and explosions. Striking the right note to depict an event which took the lives of so many in what was essentially a failure of France’s domestic defence measures cannot be easy. The outcome was less successful counter terrorism than swift vengeance, and director/writer Jimenez doesn’t shy away from highlighting mistakes made, or allowing innocent Islamic characters to call them out. Samia’s treatment by the police is especially upsetting, and her own story deserves a film of its own. November is a history lesson which manages to tell the story not just from the "victor’s" point of view, and screens at 8pm tonight and 4pm on Sunday afternoon. Sofia Coppola’s acclaimed adaptation of Priscilla Presley's memoir is also showing this weekend. Priscilla depicts her complex relationship with the King of Rock and Roll and provides an opportunity to compare Jacob Elordi’s performance with Austin Butler’s portrayal in Baz Lurmann’s recent Elvis. Also screening tomorrow night is the new adaptation of The Color Purple, which has earned Danielle Brooks a best supporting actress Oscar nomination.

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Movie Descriptions EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: KLIMT & THE KISS (E) 1hr30m The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognized & reproduced paintings in the world. Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image has captivated viewers Documentary ever since it was created.

BORROMINI & BERNINI: The Challenge for Perfection (E) 1hr40m. A journey into the great beauty of baroque Rome, when the city was the centre of western art, and where every ambitious painter, sculptor and architect Documentary had to be.

FORCE OF NATURE: THE DRY 2 (M) Drama 1hr50m Sequel to 2020 Australian myster y thriller The Dry. Five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side.

MADAME WEB (TBC) Action/Adventure 2hrs The standalone origin story of one of Marvel most enigmatic heroines, Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who may have clairvoyant abilities.

PERFECT DAYS (M) Japanese Drama 2hrs (subtitles) Hirayama seems utterly French Drama content with his simple life True Story as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he enjoys his passion for music & books. Nominated for the 2023 Palme d'Or.

POOR THINGS (R18) Fantasy/Romance 2hr20m Emma Stone stars in this fantastical evolution story of a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr Godwin Baxter. Based on an award-winning novel.

SHAYDA (M) Drama 2hrs A brave Iranian mother, finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter. Over Persian New Year, they take solace in Nowruz rituals and new beginnings.

THE HOLDOVERS (M) Comedy/Drama 2hr10m A curmudgeonly, universally disliked teacher, his troublemaking 15-year-old student, and the school's African American cook, are thrown together over the course of the holidays in 1970.

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Golden Bay Association Football Club has a new president. Chris Thurston (pictured above) has just taken over the role from the indefatigable Phil Smith who stepped down after a long and highly successful stint at the helm. “I have just had the absolute pleasure of being elected president of the Golden Bay Football Club,” says Chris, before acknowledging his predecessor. “It with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Phil Smith, but he’s said he is a call away!” Other key members of the refreshed committee include, Mia Goodwin (secretary), Toby Dixon (treasurer), Fred Cucksey (equipment), Duan Evans (Collingwood representative), and Jo Moar (operations). For Chris, the move is something of a homecoming after 17 years away. “I have recently returned to the Bay having grown up here until I was 18 and have a deep passion for football and Mohua.” That passion for the beautiful game has led Chris to attend four World Cup tournaments including the recent Women's World Cup. He's also coached and played in Auckland where he was coach for a Women's Division 1 side. Kicking off his time as president, Chris said on Sunday evening, after watching Women's A-League match on TV, that it was a proud day for the club. “…I wanted to highlight that this evening ex Golden Bayer Daisy Brazendale made her debut for the Wellington Phoenix football team. At 17 years old she is an absolute treasure and we believe she might be the first ever professional footballer from Golden Bay.” The teenage star first joined GBAFC, where her father Diarmuid coached a 12th grade team, at the age of eight. As her talent blossomed, Daisy's parents ferried her to and from Nelson to train with Tasman United’s academy, before the family moved to Nelson and subsequently Wellington. During these years she developed into a highly effective defensive midfielder. It's not the only thing for GBAFC to be proud of, says Chris. "I Believe Golden Bay has a unique footballing culture and can be the best little club in Aotearoa/New Zealand if it's not already."

The Tour Te Waipounamu peloton pedals towards Pūponga at the start of the gruelling race. Photos: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

Early on Sunday morning, 54 cyclists set off from Cape Farewell at the start of the Tour Te Waipounamu – a gruelling 1,330km race to Slope Point in the deep south. Shortly after 7am, an excited peloton pedalled off the gravel road and onto the tarseal at Pūponga. As they passed through the small settlement on their way to Collingwood, the riders were cheered on by a few early risers. This is the third edition of the already-iconic race created by Golden Bay mountain-biker Brian Alder. It takes a route through a wide diversity of landscapes, over high passes and country stations, through valleys and across rivers. Riders must cope with a variety of surfaces, including gravel, tarseal, single-tracks, and rough tussock, as they accumulate a total elevation of 21,500m. In addition, the tour is an unsupported bikepacking race, which means competitors need to carry just about everything they need with them. There are no start or stop times – competitors can, and do, ride through the night, snatching sleep at opportune moments. The description on the Tour Te Waipounamu (TTW) website leaves no room for doubt about the scale of the challenge. “The race demands meticulous preparation for 1,330km over mountain and valley in New Zealand's South Island where the riding is rough, resupply scarce and the weather unforgiving.” It is a challenge that attracts riders from Australia and across New Zealand, including two from Golden Bay – Karen Le Sueur, and the face of the race, Brian Alder. The ride through Golden Bay included a detour at Collingwood that took riders along Milnthorpe Beach before joining SH60 and proceeding to Tākaka. Just before 9am, the first riders arrived at the top of the town, on their way to the start of Rameka Track to begin the steep climb out of Golden Bay. For elite riders, the target was to reach Murchison before the store closed at 8pm. Only a handful did before they pressed on towards Springs Junction. That first day took its toll with three riders having to withdraw, including Brian, who later confirmed via Facebook what race-followers had feared. “Yes, pulled out this morning. My legs were terrible yesterday, just tight. My knee started hurting early in the day and by Tapawera it felt pretty bad. I

The first rider reached Tākaka just before 9am.

soft pedalled all the flats, had a big stretch, then walked the Porika and got to Murchison after 11pm, pretty sore. After some drugs, sleep, and a shower felt OK this morning but got 10kms up the road and was going downhill again. Shame, but looking forward to be on the outside and getting to the finish for the first arrival.” Looking at the progress being made by the leading riders, he won’t have to wait too long to see those first arrivals. By noon on Wednesday, Joe Nation had already covered 930km. Bringing up the rear, the “lantern rouge” Paula Gibson-Marshment, had clocked up 445km. A further six riders had withdrawn reducing the field to 45. While winning the tour is undoubtably a major achievement, if ever there was a competition where taking part is what counts, this is it. For real-time race commentary, go to: https://dotwatcher. cc/race/tour-te-waipounamu-2024. For live race discussion, see Facebook: Tour Te Waipounamu: Race Commentary.

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India Meets Ireland

JO RICHARDS

Wikipedia – the free, online encyclopaedia – has become the global go-to source for information and images on just about everything. While we all use it, how many of us have wondered how it works? Or thought about contributing and/or editing content? Anyone wanting to learn more is invited to join experienced Wikipedians and Wikimedians at a two- day “Edit-a-thon” in Collingwood next weekend. The event, according to hosts Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand (WANZ), “offers an opportunity for seasoned Wikipedia editors, enthusiasts, and those with a curiosity for editing, to come together for collaborative learning, knowledge exchange, and contributions to Wikipedia”. Parapara resident and WANZ committee member Axel Downard-Wilke explains that participants will be given plenty of assistance and encouragement. “We want to help people become editors, or better editors. There will be a lot of peer support, so, if you are new, you will have support on how to go about it.” A key focus of the weekend is to create new content about Golden Bay – something Axel says will boost local tourism, as well as adding to the sum of online knowledge. “Research shows that if an area has good

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Wikipedia coverage, more people come, and they stay longer.” In some cases, extra resources have been allocated to expand regional coverage. “A Wikipedian in Residence (WIR),” Axel explains, “is someone employed to work with the wider community to create content such as articles and media for an area.” Asked whether this could be a possibility for Golden Bay, Axel replies, “Yes, why not?” While WIR is a paid position, Wikipedia content is predominantly created and edited by volunteers around the world. Axel is one of those volunteers but is also an administrator – one of only 700 worldwide, four of whom are in New Zealand. His senior role, he says, gives him “a few more buttons” that allow him, amongst

other things, to review deleted material, block accounts, and protect vulnerable articles. Such checks and balances, along with a global army of editors, plus the requirement for content to be backed up by reputable sources, help to prevent online anarchy and ensure the integrity of entries. “Wikipedia cannot possibly work in theory, but in practice does,” says Axel. “It’s self-regulatory, so rubbish doesn’t exist for long.” Wikipedia Edit-a-thon is on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 February, at Collingwood Area School. Admission $20. Book online at: https:// www.wikimedia.nz/events/. For more information, contact info@ wikimedia.nz.

India Meets Ireland is a unique fusion of Indian classical music with contemporary and traditional Irish music. This joyful collaboration features Indian ragas with tabla master Basant Madhur and his daughter Sargam, and music from the Irish tradition with internationally acclaimed musician Jon Sanders and his daughter Jenny Os. Basant Madhur and his daughter Sargam play tablas and sitars in the North Indian style and come from a renowned musical family. Jon Sanders and his daughter Jenny herald from Dingle, co Kerry, Ireland and will be using bouzouki, guitar, and vocals to blend the flavours of music and song from the wild Irish west coast with contemporary compositions in a unique way. India Meets Ireland showcases the colourful contrasts and musical magic created by these two cultures through their ragas and reels and reveals that there is more than a little common ground between them! The Mussel Inn, Saturday 24 February at 8pm. Tickets at undertheradar.

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"I sing praise to the Unseen To the enumerable creatures of the aquifer" The Unseen will have its national launch from The Village Theatre at 8pm on Saturday 17 February. The film showcases the beauty and sacredness of Te Waikoropupū Springs. It also speaks of the importance of effectively enforcing the Te Waikoropupū Springs Water Conservation Order, intensive winter grazing, and "the unseen" creatures of the aquifer. If you love Te Waikoropupū Springs and want them effectively protected, come and see this film. The 20-minute film will be followed by a time of questions, comments, and answers. An experienced panel, consisting of Geoff Reid; environmental advocate and photographer, Tim Firkin; multi-disciplinary documentary filmmaker and long-time nature advocate, Alison Dewes; fourth-generation farmer, second-generation veterinarian, and agribusiness consultant, Angus Robson; environment and animal welfare advocate, and Kevin Moran; coordinator of the Save Our Springs campaign and poet-activist will assist in finding answers. Geoff Reid and Tim Firkin have co-produced the film. Grant Nicholson provides 3D animation. There is a $10 charge to cover the cost of venue hire. 9

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when judging the Zig-Zag Hunt, while Digby was getting ready to oversee the Straight Hunt. Both are fans of the Tākaka trials. “It’s great, I love it,” said Tim. “It’s cool they can keep it going,” added Digby. Meanwhile, on the Short Head and Yard course, Ian was enjoying a very good run with Dash, his nine-year-old dog. With the minimum of coaxing, the trio of sheep moved steadily towards the enclosure before entering unhesitatingly. “I’m very pleased, but they shot into the pen – I wasn’t expecting it to happen,” said Ian while preparing for another run with five-year-old Zina. On the steep hillside course, on the far side of the clubhouse, the deep barking of a huntaway and the shrill whistling of its handler provided the soundtrack for the Straight Hunt competition. Among the local entries were veteran Grant “Jock” Wyllie, Pax Leetch, and Ellie Miller who enjoyed a particularly tidy run with Dodge. “I’m very pleased,” said Ellie. “It’s my best run of the weekend.” Ian believes the local event successfully combines keen competition, efficient organisation and hospitality. “We had many congratulatory comments on sheep, meals, and our friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It is quite common for people to approach one of us before heading home and shake hands and say, ‘We will be back next year’.” He says competitors appreciate the sheep being properly prepared for the event, which means results depend on skill rather than luck of the draw. “This is a major reason that we are

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succeeding so well, and the credit for that goes to Grant Wyllie who puts in many hours during the month of January getting them accustomed to be worked in small mobs.” The benign conditions also helped to make the weekend a success. “It was great weather, not too hot or humid, which was easy on everyone, including animals, involved,” said Ian. There is clearly some talent in Golden Bay; Paturau farmers Scott and Georgie Archbold won four trophies between them, including a first place in the Long Head, while Grant was highly placed in the Zig-Zag and Straight Hunts. “As you will see from the results, our locals are footing it pretty well with the ‘big guns’,” said Ian. “Some of the others really are some of NZ’s best.” Such a smoothly run event doesn’t happen by accident. “We appreciate everyone who plays their role to make it all work – large input or small; it could fall over without them,” said Ian. “The same goes for our sponsors… And it’s always good to have the public along as spectators too.”

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Local theatre producer, direc tor, and per former Martine Baanvinger founded her company DramaLAB in 2014. Since then, hundreds of kids, youth, and adults have attended classes, courses, and workshops, learning theatre techniques based on Martine’s t ra i n i n g at t h e Th e at re Academy in Amsterdam. The focus has been on developing specific skills in physical theatre and actor training. M a r t i n e’s e x h a u s t i v e schedule also includes scriptwriting, producing, directing, and acting in her own plays. Two acclaimed solo shows, Solitude and Aperture, were selected by Creative New Zealand to be performed nationally with Arts on Tour NZ. But while Martine’s professional output has been prolific, she has now reached the absolute limits of her enormous workload. “I just thought, I literally can’t do this anymore,” she says. Two years ago, long-term Motupipi School teacher Jodie Grant joined Martine’s Monday night Training Room class. With an extensive background herself in school productions, Jodie began concurrently teaching DramaLAB kids and youth classes on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Now she has been “handed the baton” of the entire teaching arm of DramaLAB’s kids and youth. “For DramaLAB this is a big thing,” says Martine, “but I’m super excited. Jodie will

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Jodie Grant (left) is taking up the baton from DramaLABs creator Martine Baanvinger to teach all of the kids and youth drama classes from this point on. Photo: Anita Peters.

do a really great job; she totally breathes the DramaLAB approach.” Recently resigned from Motupipi School, Jodie can now focus on her preferred organic and wholistic teaching approach that she says marries the kids’ creativity much more with their actual performances. She “weaves together” their creativity and “potpourri” of characters into a script, then works on developing their dramatic skills and confidence for the two annual performances in June and September. These are always richly colourful performing arts experiences. Exploring her own creativity with Martine in the Training Room and adding to her professional development is also fulfilling for Jodie and adds authenticity to her teaching. Meantime, Martine will focus on her

personal work as a director, actor, and writer, while continuing to offer physical theatre trainings for adults. She has been selected yet again to tour her latest solo show Red Heavens, based on Gerard Hindmarsh’s story Angelina, with Arts on Tour NZ. Another family show with two other actors is intended to debut at the Nelson Arts Festival. The Training Room is currently developing an innovative and multi-disciplinary show, a “really big project, something totally new”, that may extend into next year. Martine is excited about DramaLAB’s new direction. “What I like about this change is that the company will grow. We’re always learning, and we’re always growing.” To contact DramaLAB, phone Jodie ph 021 184 5599, or Martine ph 022 652 3078.

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Sonic artist John Coulter transformed Ōnekaka hall with his multi channeled accousmatic sound installation. Photo: Ronnie Short.

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Last weekend Ōnekakā was the chosen location for several offerings from Golden Bay Community Arts Council’s inaugural Summer Arts Festival. During Thursday and Friday, sonic artist John Coulter hosted his acousmatic sound installation in Ōnekakā Hall. John was kept busy from 10am until 5pm, caretaking audiences limited to four people at a time. “While the Sun Shines” was the general overarching theme; “It’s the way my dad sees the world...” says John. Nineteen speakers surrounded four seats in the centre of the space, providing sounds varying from nature to machinery, music, and narrative told by John’s father. “It’s a deeply... heartfelt story,” said John. John took “about four years” to create the project before submitting it (in 2016) to a festival in Brussels, where it won an award. Since then, the installation has played in cities such as New York, Montreal, London, and Auckland. Described by John as multi-channeled acousmatic music, the esoteric sonic artform is “like a very messy toybox with all the sounds sort of tipped out. It’s the listener’s job to make sense of it all.” Rapt with the attendance of over 60 people during the two days, John found his Ōnekakā experience special. “The most surprising thing for me... every single person

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experiencing this has had some kind of self-affirming experience... It’s been quite amazing, quite a beautiful experience for me as well, as composer.” Saturday morning at the hall, John’s wife Sheridan hosted a group of 30 children exploring sound. Later John led a small group of adults in his “Ear to the Earth” session, both of which were enjoyed by all participants. Just along the road, the Mussel Inn hosted “Live, Local and Original” musicians from Friday afternoon, culminating in an evening of lively bands playing to appreciative dancers. On Sunday afternoon, “The Matinee Poets” Emma O’Callahan, Mark Raffills, and Jude Zwanniken performed prior to the “Great Golden Bay Art Auction”. Auctioneers James Alker and Billy Kerrisk entertained art bidders in successful sales of art. More than 20 pieces were up for auction, some donated, others sold on behalf. Twenty per cent of each sale was divided up, with half going to towards next year’s arts festival, and half to the Village Theatre Society. “It was good – it was really lovely to see all the donations that had come in,” said Billy. Visitors from Australia bid and won a Trevor Polglase sculpture to take home, and a Sage Cox silk painting of chooks sold for just over $200 to a thrilled young woman named Rosie. Proprietor Jane Dixon was pleased with the event, “It was hugely successful, and a lot of fun... It was a lovely weekend.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

GOLF 23 January. Stableford: B Miller 32. Closest to pin: 9/18 M Solly. 24 January. Stableford: G Bradley 39, R Young 38, G Rowe 31. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Rothwell, 4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 D Win, 9/18 C Reynish. Best gross: R Tait 82. 27 January. Par: M Dixon +1, G Allen Even, R Young even. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Dobbie, 4/13 R Dyce, 8/17 R Ancell, 9/18 G Allen. Twos: W Dobbie, G Allen, N Barnes. Happy wanderer: N Barnes. Best gross: R Ancell 79. BRIDGE 24 January. Collingwood Pairs session 3: L Field/A Foreman 59.09%; E Bradshaw/R Smith 57.75%; B Burdett/P Smith 52.78%. H/cap: L Field/A Foreman 62.07%; E Bradshaw/R Smith 57.78%; P Nelson/J Edmondson 50.27%. 26 January. Rainbow Relaxed 1 session 3: C Browning 75%; E Bradshaw 62.50%; Carmel Furness 56.25%.

Anahata Retreat, Erica van sint Annaland, KiwiSpirit Distillery and the Secret Society of Chocolate. Congratulations to the winners of the three separate raffles: Gary Climo, Cath Mead and Sandra Thorn. Funds raised will be used for safety equipment for both clubs.

AGM NOTICES GOLDEN Bay Orchestra AGM, Tuesday 13 February, 7pm at Puramahoi Hall. All welcome to attend.

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

The Goodness 2 Go mobile coffee car will be back to visiting your workplace from Wednesday 7 February

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PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake WINDLE, Philip Stephen, passed away suddenly on Tuesday 23 January 2024 at Nelson Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rose for 52 years. Much loved dad and father-in-law of the late Brigitte, Simon, Kate and Steve. Much loved grandad aka Bill of Jake, and Charlee. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Lyn and the late Terrence, Tina and Micki, Caroline and Gil, a loved uncle of Teresa, Christine, Karl, Maria, Aneeka, Jaeren, and a much loved brother-in-law of the Jones crew. Philip's life was celebrated at 38 Peninsula Road, Tata Beach on Tuesday 30 January. ALACH, Letty. In loving memory of our dear mum and granny who left us one year ago on 30 January 2023. Still very sadly missed by Maurice, Allan, Ian, Marlene, Garth, Antonia, Xavier and Theo. REGISTER, Alison Jeanette. On 26 January 2024 Alison passed away peacefully at the Golden Bay rest home, in Tākaka. Adored wife of the late Ray Register, mother of Kerryn and Alan, grandmother to Emily and Sean. We extend our deepest gratitude to the staff of the rest home for their dedication and immense compassion, thank you. A private cremation will be held.

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

AORERE Playcentre welcomes families to learn and play together in 2024. Come and visit us on Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30-12.30 to find out more about our supportive community. First day back is Thursday 8 February. THE Onetahua Waka Ama Club and Pōhara Boat Club would like to thank the generous donors who donated great local prizes to our combined fundraising raffle run at the Tata Cardboard Boat Race. Our thanks to the PBC, Pōhara Shop, Karine Moinaux of Bellbird Pottery, artist Sarah Thomas,

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Message from Niel Esposito, Optometrist Sadly the time has finally come and I will be ceasing my visits to see all my loyal customers in Takaka. However, the optometry clinic will continue to be run by the Matthews group based in Motueka and at a new location, the Heartland Services Centre.

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Sponsors: Abel Tasman Plumbing & Gas, Alliance Plumbing, Anatoki Lodge Motel ANZ Bank Commercial & Agri, Bay Takeaway, Billy Kerrisk Ray White GB, Borrelli Painting, Clive Bird, De-Lish Delicatessen, Department of Conservation, Drummond & Etheridge, Duncan McKenzie Livestock, Earth Gems Flowers & Garden, Farewell Spit Eco Tours, Farmlands Motueka, Finlayson Bros, Fresh Choice Takaka, Fruitfed Motueka, GB Canine Boarding Kennels, GB Dolomite, GB Forest & Bird, GB First National, GB Glamping, GB Hammer Hardware, GB Holiday Parks, GB Tank cleaning, GB Traffic Management, GB Weekly, Glasgow Harley, Goodness 2 Go, Gunsboro Ltd, HealthPost NZ, Jean Wedderburn, Jenny Haldane, Kim Gardiner, Kotinga Collective Ltd, Laser Electrical, Laura & Mark Manson, Living Light Candles, Lone Star Farms, Mariposa, Matuku Funerals, Milnes Beatson Accountants, Mobile Mechanical Takaka, Monza Gallery, Mrs Pat Hayter memorial, Mussel Inn, NBS, Orange Mechanical, Pipeworx, Pohara Top 10 Holiday Park, Pupu Hydro Society, Pupu Valley Farm, Ravensdown Fertiliser, Richmond Saddlery, Roger & Shirley Rosser, Rural Service Centre, Segard Masurel Riwaka Woolstore, Skeet Barnett, Stitch ‘n Sew, Sue Hitchcock, Takaka Concrete products, Take Note Takaka, Telegraph Hotel, TG Contracting, The Dangerous Kitchen, The Pohutukawa Gallery, Tina Delceg, The Lion Foundation, Unlimited Copies, Vibe, Viewtop Farm, Waitapu Engineering, Warn & Associates, Wholemeal Café, Winfield Farm Thank you also to the many people who contribute numerous hours of voluntary time & labour to the GB A&P Show every year—judges, stewards, marshals, committee members, working bee and clean up crews, gate keepers, parkers, cleaners, shearers, wood-choppers, first-aiders, band members, vintage car and machinery clubs, and tradestands. To the public that enter, attend and support the GB A&P Show every year

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ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

Takaka Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repairs and maintenance needs. Grant Lawrence 027 485 5987 g.lbuilding@hotmail.com

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

ARCHITECTURE design. Certified Passive House designer. Residential new/alterations. For a local, friendly, and reliable service ph Juan 021 211 1339 or email: design@ortizstudio. co.nz ARCHITECTURE services: Gould Architecture Ltd. Focus on rural and coastal projects. Ph 027 369 3118, email george@ gouldarchitecture.co.nz BUILDER available. "Top job that". Alterations, additions, decks, fencing, all aspects of property maintenance. Specialist in complete bathroom renovations, licensed waterproofing. No job too small. Get your bach up to scratch. Ph Steve 021 995 006. CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

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CHIPPER, a chap and chainsaw, six-inch chipper. Ph John Davis 027 470 7155. COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188. CURTAIN tracks, custom curtains, sheers, liners and Luxaflex blinds. Imagine designs (next to Z Fuel stop), 96b Commercial St, Tākaka, transform your space today. Ph Tracey 027 440 0071. ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2024

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Set Date Of Sale 44 Bishop Road, Parapara Tender - Closing 22 Feb, 2pm 149 Commercial Street, Takaka Just Listed AFFORDABLE &ADORABLE THE BEACH HOUSE 2

816 Getting a foot in the door can be hard, affordable and adorable, this sunny cottage in the heart of Takaka might be your chance to get settled in the Bay without a huge mortgage.

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Tucked away behind the Pohutukawa trees this Parapara seaside home has just the right vibe to make you feel relaxed, that’s why it’s The Beach House. Upstairs living gives you unobstructed views out to sea, and across Golden Bay. Both decks offer outside entertaining, and you can watch the tide come and go from most rooms in the house. Best of all, from the back lawn you can walk down the dunes onto the sandy beach! Selling fully furnished - turn key!

Set back from the main road, you will be impressed with the privacy. Features include a 3m high stud, HRV, Fibre, a walk-in pantry, and brand new decking. The window seat in the lounge invites you to curl up with a book in the sunshine, that is, if you have not headed to the beach for the day!

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If you love to get creative, in any way at all, then you will love this unique home and gallery! Exuding character, this unique 137sqm home was architecturally designed for the site, and in particular for passive-solar gain. Plus 65sqm Gallery, all a short walk from the beach.

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HANDYMAN/ maintenance. Small building, carpentry and chainsawing, other projects to be discussed. Aeronautical engineer by trade 30 years. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.

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

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small. LAWN mowing and garden maintenance. ProMow Services NZ ph 027 458 7679. LAWNMOWING. Pakawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507. PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913. SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177. STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353. SUMMER fruit pruning, sustainable property advice and management, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806. TEST and tag, your place or mine. Ph Marina 027 454 9443. TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620. WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2024

Over spec’d throughout and well worth your attention, this absolute beachfront property is set up to be shared. Invite friends and family along, or generate income with the gorgeous guest suite which is perfectly positioned Air B & B.

CURTAIN mould cleaner. Imagine designs, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for all your curtains and blinds.

WAIMANGA Firewood. Old man pine and hot mixes available. Ph 027 345 4626.

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YAMAHA keyboard PSR-E403, full size, excellent condition. Extensive range, good quality sounds, touch response, sophisticated range of effects and features. $375 ono. Ph 027 271 3222.

MATURE woman available one-two days per week for support with house and garden. Practical, conscientious, reliable. Ph 027 458 7172.

NGANGA, picture framing by professional artist framer. Collingwood ph 021 107 6312, ngangart@gmail.com.

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Business for Sale: Kahurangi Guided Walks

Domestic client base, operating in both the Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks, Customers wanting to book now for the 2024/25 season. Jenni 022 657 8869. (Also advertised on Trade Me)

LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE Established client base on east side of the Bay.

Ph 027 206 6418 SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-4.30pm. www.anatokisalmon.co.nz COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160. COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday pizza night: Delicious Neapolitan-style pizza cooked to order 5.30-7.30pm. Ph 524 8194. DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111. GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am-4.30pm. Ph 525 8193. Goodness 2 Go and Good as Gold closed Monday 5 February. LAURA'S COFFEE CART, Tarakohe. Open 6.30am-1pm. Coffee, whitebait, burgers. MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Food available from 11am every day. Coffee available from Salt and Soil caravan from 8am. 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.

TOTOS CAFÉ - PIZZA: Open 5 days, weather permitting, 11am to 5pm. Closed Tuesdays and Fridays. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com. WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm. 17

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere ONEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.

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Fine Landscape Paintings - Reproduction Giclee Prints Studio Gallery of Peter Geen

THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY AORERE PLAYCENTRE WELCOMES FAMILIES to learn and play together in 2024. Come and visit us on Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30-12.30 to find out more about our supportive community. First day back is Thursday 8 February.

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING. Thursday 8 February. Guest speaker Mr Mark Manson.

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

Roots Gig Guide THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY 76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 027 525 7007. Open 10am-4pm. www.earthseagallery.com

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BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!! HOSTED BY GALANJAH - 12PM

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS GOLDEN Bay Anglican Church 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 February; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights. On 4 February, Collingwood will be hosting a shared lunch at Smith's Pakawau Beach from 1pm. Bring chairs, shovels, and buckets to build giant sandcastles! There will be a service in Tākaka at 10am on 4 February, but no service in Collingwood. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community celebrates Mass at 5pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of month. All warmly welcome.

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THURSDAY 8th february MATIU TE HUKI 8.30pm | $20 ON A DOOR

saturday 10th february ROLLING HERTZ AFTERPARTY

THURSDAY 15TH FEBRUARY OPEN MIC NIGHT FROM 8.30PM TIL LATE

1 Commercial st, Takaka.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship. The theme is World Leprosy Awareness Day, including Communion.

Kahurangi Christian Church

Sunday 4 February, Onekaka Hall from 5pm Includes potluck dinner

Contact Rowan/Drea Miller, 021 106 8461 Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you…Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid”. John 14:27

All Welcome

Sunday Service 10am

Includes Kids program

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org Ph: 525 9265

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere .

FRIDAY 2 FEBRUARY BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007. LUNASA, 1-5 FEBRUARY, CANAAN DOWNS-PIKIKIRUNGA. Earth-friendly festival of music, workshops and creative arts. People of all ages welcome, non-alcohol. One- to two-day pass and long weekend pass available, cash only at the gate. For music and workshops schedule, and more information visit the website www.luminatefestival.co.nz/lunasa

SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY MOTUPIPI HALL WAITANGI WEEKEND BOOK FAIR, 9am2pm. Books, produce, baking. BOARD GAMING AT ONEKAKA HALL, 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

TUESDAY 6 FEBRUARY GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon today.

Programmes to listen out for:

DINE WITH US! Open 7 days Breakfast 8am - 10am Cocktails & Dinner 4pm - 8pm

WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: 1.30pm-3pm, Wholemeal Café, Tākaka. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities and services. www.wellby. org.nz, ph 03 546 7681. COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338. 18

Groups welcome | Gift Vouchers available Book online at www.ratanuilodge.com or P: 03 525 7998 818 Abel Tasman Drive Pohara

Climate Matters

An audio version of Resilienz Ltd’s Climate Matters newsletter, that gives intriguing insights into climate breakdown and climate recovery. Resilienz Ltd is a company committed to developing “multiplier effect” strategies to tackle the climate crisis. Hosted by Lindsay Wood, who was a 2024 MNZM recipient in the New Year’s Honours List for services to environmental sustainability and climate change awareness. Mondays at 10am and replays on Thursdays at 3.30pm.

Community Conversations

One-off interviews with people in our community. You can catch up on previous episodes on our Freshfm.net website.

Become a Friend of Fresh

Fresh FM, the Top of The South’s Community Access Radio Station, is supported by our generous funders, and the local businesses who sponsor the great shows created right here in our Fresh FM studios. You can help keep this local asset on air by donating to help us cover the running costs of this not for profit station Head to our website, www.freshfm.net and click Donate or become involved.

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KIDZNTEENTHEATRE

Drama classes begin in Tākaka on Thursday 8 February Classes for all ages from 5 years. Fully qualified Drama teacher via Trinity College London and certified with Safeguarding Children NZ.

Phone/Text Ronnie 027 5555 937

The Mussel Inn Coming Up... Sat 3rd

MY BABY - SOLD OUT!

Sun 4th

MY BABY second show! May be tickets available @ moshtix.

Tues 6th TYSON SMITH - dark, kitschy, funky, electro, rock n’ roll, pop songs. $10 door. Sat 10th MISHRA - global folk duo. $15 tickets @ undertheradar. $20 door. Tue 13th SASSAFRAS unplugged. Wed 14th SASSAFRAS – direct from North Carolina. $20 door. Thu 15th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - 7.30pm. All welcome. Sat 17th GOOD HABITS - mix virtuosic musicianship and vocal harmony with vivid storytelling. $15 door. Wed 21st PONY BABY album release tour. $20 tix, $25 door.

And the pakaha - fluttering shearwater chicks are here!

Thu 22nd AQUABELLA – acapella group from Berlin. $25 door. Sat 24th INDIA MEETS IRELAND. $20 door.

OPEN DAY

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

at the Cape Farewell Ecosanctuary

Sunday 4th February 10.30am-12 noon

Interested people can meet the pakaha and hear of their plight on our coastlines and our hopes for their establishment at Cape Farewell. Please walk up to the Cape fence gate. Come and see the chicks, check out the artificial colony, predator fence and the revegetation project. This year we have 92 chicks and they are growing up fast. This is a cliff edge project so please keep small children close and stay on the trails at all times. Wear good footwear as tracks have become slippery in all this rain. If wet may postpone to February 5th. Please look to our social media for this info.

NEXT WEEK'S DEADLINE IS THE SAME AS USUAL

Tuesday 6 February at 12pm DON'T BE LATE!

SPEND $50 on fuel and go in the draw to win an ICEY-TEK chilly bin

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

2 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ Ph 525 7305

Valid from Friday 2 until Tuesday 6 February Friday: Westerlies, strong about Farewell and becoming

fresh and gusty elsewhere. Showers, becoming more frequent during the morning.

Saturday: Strong cool west to southwest winds. Showers about Kahurangi but just the odd shower elsewhere. Sunday: Southwesterlies becoming strong and gusty. A

few showers in the west, mainly fine elsewhere.

Monday: Southwesterlies freshening west of Parapara. Mainly fine and becoming warm for a time.

Tuesday: Northerlies tending light southerly. A few showers likely. Sollys Contractors are proud sponsors of this weather forecast. Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

SOLLYS Contractors

Disclaimer: This forecast is a personal interpretation complied from public information provided by NZ Metservice and other public sources. It is a local forecast and no liability is implied or accepted.

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