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Friday 12 January 2024

Tata swimmers make a splash

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Competitors in the 1200 metre event at last Sunday's Tata Swim return to the beach. Photo: Rosa Volz. ROSA VOLZ

The sea was calm, and the nervous energy was palpable as 105 swimmers took to the waters at Tata Beach last Sunday. The occasion was the 2024 Tata Beach Swim – previously an annual event, held again for the first time since 2019. The event has two categories, 600m and 1200 metres, and saw competitors swim from Ngawhiti Island to Tata Beach (short course), or from Tata Beach to Ngawhiti Island and back to the beach (long course). Race director Brendan Crequer tells The GB Weekly, “It’s been five years since

we last held the swim, so to see it run today is really good. We have a field (aged) eight to 80 years old. The turnout is great, we had lots of support from Nelson come across. The event is run by Nelson Tri Club and supported by Golden Bay Swimming.” The importance of safety was obvious, with spotters from Golden Bay Kayaks, Pōhara Boat Club, the harbourmaster, and locals on SUPs keeping a close watch on competitors. Following a karakia and safety briefing, the short course wave departed at 10.13am, with the long course swimmers departing to loud

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cheers at 10.30am. All competitors were back to shore and the beach returned to its usual activities by 11am.

RESULTS

Short 600m - Overall 1. Tandia Fisher, age 13, time 9:30.4 2. Zak Gibbs, age 27, time 10:04.1 3. Stu Balfour, age 56, time 10:16.2 Long 1200m - Overall 1. Josef Scott, age 21, time 14:33.4 2. Hayden Squance, age 25, time 14:55.8 3. Christoph Bartneck, age 50, time 16:37.8

Bay busy and buzzing JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay is at its busy best, buzzing with holidaymakers eager to make the most of the long, hot sunny days and the Bay’s many attractions. The “no vacancy” signs popping up everywhere indicate that accommodation providers are booked out, with many saying business is back to pre-covid levels and noting significant numbers of international visitors. Another sign of a return to pre-covid times is the appearance of freedom campers who have been spotted at several popular sites. Tourism operators are also enjoying good business but, for those in hospitality, the picture appears to be mixed – arguably the result of a squeeze on discretionary spending. Golden Bay Visitor Centre manager Jasmine Polglase reports steady foottraffic over the peak period. “Between Boxing Day and 8 January, we had 1328 people through our door; it’s been fairly consistent – our biggest day was 29 December with 173… It’s a real mix of Kiwis and internationals, with quite a few family groups and extended families – and we’ve had festival goers around.” Heaps of holidaymakers have pitched up at local campgrounds. As is usual over the Christmas and New Year period, Pōhara Top 10 Holiday Park has been packed. “It’s brilliant – we are absolutely full to the brim,” says office manager Robin Bridger. Meanwhile, in Tukurua, the manager of Golden Bay Holiday Park Peter Hartley is as happy as his campers. “Businesswise things are great, very busy with our regular Kiwi families, but also a great mix of internationals in campers and rental cars.” Further along the coast, Pakawau Beach Park has been virtually full since the end of November. “We’ve been extremely busy – a lot busier this summer,” says manager Gary Riordan, adding that it’s set to stay that way. “It looks like there’s no end of it at this stage… After Waitangi Day I might be able to breathe again.” It’s the same story at Farewell Gardens in Pūponga where high demand from Kiwi and international visitors is exceeding campground capacity. “We are achieving good, steady numbers of guests on a daily basis, more enquiries than we can accommodate,” says co-owner Nicola Hartless. “We have been fully booked for each day for quite a while now which, fingers crossed, will continue well into the New Year.” Continued on page 3

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Continued from page 1 In Tākaka, motels are, to all intents and purposes, completely booked up. “We are busy, busy,” says Golden Bay Motels owner Lex Taylor. “We are full up and the phone is still ringing.” Business has been brisk in the township’s cafés, including at Cheryl Elsey’s new venue on Commercial Street. “It’s been a busy summer so far and Good as Gold has seen lots of visitors to the Bay, many who are first timers and everyone seems delighted with the settled weather,” says Cheryl. Just along the street at the Wholemeal Café, manager Aydee Green explains that, with the exception of two exceptionally busy days at the turn of the year, business has been good rather than record-breaking. “It hasn’t been the boom summer… It’s down on last year, but that’s not a bad thing.” Owner of Village Market and the Art Vault gallery Grant Knowles believes visitors are being careful with their money. “I think numbers are up for people [but] down for spending disposable income and [we’ve seen the] biggest markets since pre-covid.” Out of town, The Mussel Inn in Onekaka remains as popular as ever, according to co-owner Jane Dixon. “It’s been very busy, which is great. Definitely back to pre-covid level, or better. The mostly sunny weather has been fantastic for all our visitors.” Amongst the Bay’s high profile tourism operators, Golden Bay Kayaks have enjoyed a good start to the season at Tata despite several windy days. "Things have been going along nicely," says

co-owner Tony Bateman. "We're having a good January but feel it's not going to last." He notes that Tata Beach is "a bit quieter than last year". Several kilometres inland, Dan van der Eijk reports that Anatoki Salmon is having a particularly good season. “Things have been steadily busy from the twenty-third of December with the usual peak days on the second and third of January. Those days were actually a bit too busy. Last year, visitor numbers dropped quickly after the fourth of January due to the bad weather. This year we're very lucky that there are still lots of visitors around.” Business is also very good at Collingwood-based Farewell Spit Eco Tours. "So far the summer has been busy," says manager Paddy Gillooly. "We have had a real mix of visitors, some from overseas and the Kiwis on holiday." Paddy is positive about the remainder of the summer. "Indications are that, if the weather plays its part, the season will be as good as usual." And he says the consistently high demand is "proof that all of the hard work by those in the industry promoting the region over many years and delivering high quality experiences to people when they come here is paying off". Golden Bay Promotion Association chairperson Marg Braggins believes the Bay benefits hugely from the seasonal influx and shares Paddy's optimism. “We're very lucky to live in a place that attracts so many visitors as it brings a lot of income for local businesses. It seems to be shaping up to another busy season and we hope that it will last until Easter.”

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Questioning US "Democrats"

Over 50 years ago, the American comedian, Bob Hope, wryly observed; "No one political party can lie all the time. That is why they have two" (abridged). Personally, I hope Robert Kennedy wins the upcoming US election. That said, it has been interesting to observe the "Democrats'" attempts to remove Trump from the election race. Their recent and apparently dubious "Colorado approach", raises a serious question; do want they want to stay in power to prevent exposure of and justice for, recent past wrongs? If so, how far are the "Democrats" prepared to go to protect themselves – world war? Could it be time to write to the US embassy and demand diplomatic peace be used to address division world-wide, rather a policy of escalating conflict? Looking back in history, sadly, war is one of the oldest political "get of jail free" cards. Clive James

Treaty conundrum

Protesters called for Te Tiriti to be honoured (GBW, 15/12) but what exactly do they mean? There is certainly no mention within it of co-governance, Māori wards, treaty principles or guaranteed opportunity or outcomes for anyone, so I don’t see the relevance of their complaints about these. It remains unclear from the front-page article which parts of Te Tiriti they think are being breached. I expect however they mean Article Two, which grants tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty) over all possessions, not just to Māori chieftains but to all New Zealanders. This seemingly contradicts Article One, which grants the British Crown sole governorship (the right to make and enforce laws and to govern accordingly) over all New Zealand land forever. How can both property owners and the Crown control the same land, thereby upholding both articles simultaneously? The only way that I can see to solve this seemingly impossible dilemma is to understand and accept that the sovereignty granted in Article Two is not absolute but is limited by the need to honour Article One. In other words while we can make our own rules on our own property we must still obey the law (meaning iwi autonomy breaches Te Tiriti). If the protesters could be specific about which parts of Te Tiriti they think are being breached and how, and could suggest other practical ways to honour all articles of Te Tiriti simultaneously, would they please write in to explain, as clarity would greatly help to get any outstanding issues resolved. Steve Penny

Serious "o-fences"

Whoever damaged our stock fence near the Paturau bridge, could have caused a serious accident when our stock got onto the road. In addition whoever rammed and broke our boundary post and gate in Goose Gully, south of Anatori should also be ashamed of themselves for doing this damage and not owning up to it. It is sad when people do not respect other people’s property. Anyone with any knowledge of these incidents, please contact me on 027 696 1369. Heather Richards

Kaituna Trap Line: an easier route

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Although the old Kaituna to Knuckle Hill route is the walk reviewed, it is tougher than the recently formed Kaituna Trap Line walk that also shares part of the same historic benched DOC Kaituna walk up to the point known as the forks (which is where most family groups stop). After crossing the river, the Kaituna track splits. The Trap Line walk heads southwest following the beautiful left river fork and original gold miners’ route whilst the older Knuckle Hill route climbs steeply up through the bush. From the end of the restored 1902 benched track The Trap Line (still work in progress) is a newly cut and, wherever possible, graded track to allow volunteers to navigate the route to install and maintain predator control traps which “fortunately for the public” allows either a “as far as you like” return day walk or a “right through” walk as far as the Paturau River and Snake Road in Mangarakau on the west coast. The walk is easiest if walked from Kaituna to the Paturau River taking 6-8 hours climbing through beautiful shaded native bush until, after squeezing past the workers “Bluff Camp”, it then hits the open pakahi country (“maybe spot a fernbird” or enjoy the expansive views) before heading across and down to the west coast bush. Caution – avoid rain, as there are river crossings throughout. Haydon Miller

Rethinking PM's travel choices

Given the selling or moth-balling of our meagre skyhawk fleet and our default to Kias as New Zealand's front line air defence then surely it would have been culturally appropriate for the Prime Minister to have flagged the official Air Force 757s, both of which seem to be permanently in the garage, and have made his recent important Australian visit by waka. After all, these very vessels plied the vast Pacific so the Tasman Sea would be a cinch. In this prevailing climate I am sure this sacrificial gesture would've been received by our Aussie cuzies with cultural enthusiasm and alacrity. Perhaps then Mr Albanese would've been keen to return the honour in kind. There could, however, be a small glitch here – namely the dearth, in Australia, of culturally appropriate ocean-going vessels. Larry Petterson

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Last weekend saw the Hopai Bay Sports Day take place in the outer Marlborough Sounds. It was a great day out with lots of boats converging on Hopai, to compete in the various sports events. The axemen arrived en masse on the mail boat, including Dave Gowland and Brett Pocock from Golden Bay. The Golden Bay axemen performed well, with Dave winning the Standing Trophy by a distance, Alessandro Ciatoni (an Italian international) finishing second, and Robbie Brownlee from Blenheim third. Both Golden Bay axemen made the final of the Underhand Trophy, which was won by Alessandro in a very close race, with Brett finishing second and Dave third. Alessandro just took out the Overall Points Trophy ahead of Dave. Other results of interest for the axemen were Emma Riddell from Nelson winning the Women’s Underhand Trophy as well as the Women’s Gumboot Throw, and the woodchoppers team continuing its winning streak in the Men’s Tug of War. John Reardon, who was recently staying in East Tākaka, observed an aurora and managed to get a photograph of it. The image shown above was taken at 10.45pm on Sunday 17 December from East Tākaka. For the technically minded the camera settings were: I SO 2500 f2.8 and 25 second exposure. Photo: John Reardon.

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Earlier this week, French courtroom drama Anatomy of a Fall won both Best Non-English Language Film and Best Screenplay at the Golden Globe awards. A startlingly well written and performed thriller, its two-anda-half hours fly past while your own verdict constantly shifts with every new piece of evidence uncovered. Sandra Voyter (a superb performance by German actress Sandra Hüller) is a novelist in an unhappy marriage with her less successful writer husband Samuel (Samuel Theis). After he jealously ruins a visiting student’s attempt to interview his wife, Samuel is found dead in the snow by their young son Daniel (Milo Machado Graner), his father apparently having fallen from an upstairs window of the family’s chalet. Sandra is increasingly horrified to find that, despite her protestations of innocence, an ensuing investigation inevitably points to her direct involvement in the death, and she is soon indicted for suspected murder. The action moves to the courtroom where, rather than the expected theatrics of a Hollywood legal drama, evidence gradually piles up against Sandra like an implacable snow drift, while she mostly retains a remarkable calmness and poise in the face of provocation. Despite, or perhaps even because of, this unexpected tone, Anatomy of a Fall is absolutely riveting. The fact that the pugnacious prosecuting lawyer is an instantly unlikable diva seems at first to be a well-worn cliché, but this film is cleverer than that. Each character is defined with more nuance than expected, very appropriate for a story where nothing is as simple as it first seems. Hüller plays Sandra as anything but a victim, rather the apparent sole voice of reason in an often-hostile environment where she must answer to men of sometimes dubious competence and professional integrity. However, her case begins to seem hopeless, despite a brilliant defence from Sandra’s lawyer and friend Vincent (Swann Arlaud), when a damning recording of a violent argument with her late husband is produced. A tiny hope appears from an unexpected source, but will it be enough to save her, if indeed Sandra is even innocent of the charge? Anatomy of a Fall is a French film that actually utilises the difficulties in communicating across different languages in its storytelling. Sandra is German and her husband is French, but they communicate with each other in English, as a symbolic middle ground. Their son only speaks French, which the court also insists Sandra use for her testimony. But as the layers of her complex marriage are peeled away for all to see, she increasingly needs to default to her more familiar English to adequately explain her relationship and feelings about her husband. By this point you will be so caught up in proceedings that you may forget which language you are listening to or reading, it has become irrelevant to the rapidly developing events, rushing toward their conclusion. Lack of a traditional soundtrack and some "live” improvised camera work only heightens the drama. In her Golden Globes acceptance speech, director and co-writer Justine Triet said, "This movie is about the truth, the impossibility of catching it." You will be left pondering this, and the futility of ever really comprehending someone else’s life or relationship from a testimony, or in this case, a devastating audio recording. Many hope that Hüller’s brilliant performance will be properly recognised at the upcoming Academy Awards, but accolades should also go to young Milo Machado Graner, who in many ways has an even more challenging role. Anatomy of a Fall is showing for the final time this Sunday evening at 7.30pm. If you want to change up several gears, director Michael Mann’s superb Ferrari might be the film for you, also screening for the final time at 8pm tonight. Already named one of the top ten films of 2023, it stars the aptly named Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari.

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Movie Descriptions Ms INFORMATION (M) Documentary 1hr45m Fo l l o w i n g t h e w o r k o f microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles, who proved to be a vital voice for Aotearoa New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic—as well as the target of online hatred.

NOVEMBER (M) (French) (subtitles) Thriller 1hr50m Diving into one of the most incredible manhunts in European history, the French anti-terrorism services, in the aftermath of the 2015 attacks across Paris.

ONE LIFE (M) Drama/True Story 1hr40m True story drama following British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of children from the Nazis on the eve of World War II.

PRISCILLA (M) Drama/True Story 1hr50m Oscar winner Sofia Coppola writes and directs this biopic on Priscilla Presley, based on her own novel.

SIMONE: WOMAN OF THE CENTURY (M) 2hr10m (subtitles) The biopic about Simone Veil, French Drama one of the prominent women True Story in France in the 20th Century. From her childhood to her major political battles, seen through the pivotal events of the twentieth century.

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL A collec tion of six ver y different films all with an art theme in collaboration with the GB Arts Council and playing once only. See website or flyer programme for more details.

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (M) Drama/Sport/True Story 2hrs Directed by George Clooney, this film is about the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin.

THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (PG) Kids/Family 1hr30m In this adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s story, the ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming h i s c a s t l e fo r ce n t u r i e s, searching for a descendant who can release him from his curse.

THE COLOUR PURPLE (TBC) Musical/Drama 2hr20m A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical. A decadesspanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Recorded Live Performance

TWO TICKETS TO GREECE (M) (French) (subtitles) Comedy 1hr50m When childhood friends Magalie and Blandine cross paths after many years, they decide to finally take their dream vacation to Greece. A wildly entertaining tale of female camaraderie.

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Top award a surprise for CAS Dux RONNIE SHORT

Achieving the top award as Collingwood Area School’s (CAS) 2023 Dux was an unexpected honour for Claire Sparrow. In her final year at the school, Claire had relinquished the idea of striving for Dux because she didn’t want the stress. “I felt this pressure in my last year that I felt like I should just go for it,” she says, “but then I… developed this mindset where I’m just going to try my best and not think about it because I don’t want the pressure and I don’t want to compete with my friends.” So, when her name was announced at the Collingwood Area School senior prizegiving, Claire was genuinely surprised. Her academic achievement awards included acknowledgement in biology and outdoor education, and first in visual arts, history of art, and English. Most of her NCEA Level 3 credits were achieved with Excellence, resulting in first place overall. “I tried to balance my energy in each subject and dedicate my time evenly to each subject and just do my best.” A self-confessed perfectionist, Claire set herself the challenge of allowing herself to make mistakes and simply do her best. “You’re not aways going to get top, top marks, and you’re not always going to excel 24/7, one hundred per cent of the time, but that’s okay because you’re human, you can’t do that. It’s about the learning, growing, and developing in your learning instead of just doing it for the grades. It should be about reaching a point of being proud of yourself and knowing you’ve done your best. And that’s all you can do.” This year marks a gap year for Claire, as she’s not yet certain what career path she wants to pursue. Time off from study will see her explore more of New Zealand and visit whānau in the North Island. She is embarking on the Spirit of Adventure from Wellington to Tauranga on 27 February. She plans to secure work up north, having no plans as to what exactly. “I don’t really know what it is I want to do but I’m searching for it.” Harbouring a love of “all things outdoors”, Claire enjoys tramping, horse riding, surfing, and skiing. In addition, she loves art, painting, drawing, reading, playing the piano, and has a keen interest in the environment. Any future learning for Claire would be around her favourite three subjects - art, English, or the environment. Extending appreciation to all her teachers, Claire said, “I will never be able to show the gratitude that they deserve. I’m just so thankful for all they’ve done for me. Probably in particular

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Collingwood Area School Dux of 2023, Claire Sparrow with her certificates and trophies for Dux and art awards. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Elda Heywood, my art teacher, and matua Eric, who passed away... and also my whole family for their support and love and commitment.”

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December raindays

December’s heaviest fall

2023 driest month

2023 wettest month

2023 total

2022 total

Bainham 362mm 13 94mm on the 2nd Jul: 65mm May: 739mm 3177mm 3964mm Total rain days 144. Collingwood 276mm 14 66mm on the 23rd Jul: 80mm May: 546mm 2618mm 3052mm Glenview Rd 266mm 14 102mm on the 2nd Jul: 50mm May: 388mm 1933mm 2928mm Total rain days 135. May: 641mm 2724mm 4161mm Total rain days 162. Wettest day was 5 May with 180mm. Hamama 288mm 13 87mm on the 2nd Jul: 87mm Kaihoka 204mm 14 70mm on the 23rd Feb/Jul: 72mm May: 395mm 1685mm 1812mm Heaviest fall was 108mm on 5 May. Ligar/Tata 315mm 11 112mm on the 28th Jul: 41mm May: 333mm 1808mm 2074mm Annual total was 266m less than 2023. Ōnekakā 377mm 10 90mm on the 31st Jul: 71mm May: 453mm 2445mm 3222mm Total rain days 233. Heaviest fall was 103mm on 6 May. Six months had higher than average rainfall. December was 249% above average. Pōhara 303mm 10 106mm on the 28th Jul: 41mm May: 326mm 1626mm 2456mm Total rain days 99. Wettest days 6 May, 109mm and 29 December with 106mm. Average annual rainfall last 10 years is 1818mm. Puramahoi 374mm 15 117mm on the 2nd Jul: 81mm May: 499mm 2817mm 3887mm Heaviest fall 117mm on 2 December. Rockville 295mm 11 72mm on the 3rd Jul: 74mm May: 542mm 2704mm 3000mm Rototai 291mm 11 100mm on the 2nd Jul: 48mm May: 343mm 1864mm 2591mm Third wettest December since 2004. Annual average is 2000mm. Te Hapu 218mm 13 47mm on the 16th Jul: 69mm May: 356mm 1687mm 1853mm Annual rainfall slightly above average. July being the driest month is unheard of! A sincere thank you to all of our rainfall figure “reporters” who send us the stats each month. We really appreciate it. - Ed 8

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Free cat desexing campaign

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Golden Bay is home to many cats, feral and domesticated, wanted and unwanted. What many of these cats have in common is their ability to make kittens. Thanks to warmer winters, it is almost all year-round now. Take a minute to think about that. In theory, a cat can have up to 280 kittens in her lifetime. Animal Rescue Professional Association estimates that a pair of cats, over seven years, can turn into 420,000 cats. Even a quarter of that is staggering. Golden Bay Animal Welfare Society (GBAWS), strongly supported by Rural Service Centre (RSC) vets, have been offering free de-sexing every season for the past few years. This is a wonderful service to the community and their feline family, since we are a small place that can’t endlessly absorb more adorable kittens. Unfortunately, many people don’t realise a kitten can be sexually mature from four months, even though it continues to grow for up to a year. In November and December, GBAWS desexed 10 females. Most of them had already produced their first litter of four kittens each. There is no scientific evidence that it’s “good” for a cat to have kittens before being speyed, or that it’s “bad” for a cat never to have kittens. All cats can be de-sexed safely once they weigh a minimum of 1kg. We humans need to take responsibility for the reproductive potential of our furry friends. The alternative is the tragedy of abandoned cats along the roadsides, in our national parks, and in our towns. It’s challenging to catch and tame these animals, and they almost always come with a lot of illness and are quite underweight. It is not a good life to be unwanted

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and uncared for. GBAWS is offering another free desexing campaign for cats and kittens on 24 January. Our funding has come from the New Zealand Companion Animal Trust, which also microchips and registers your cat so it’s easier to return to its home if it gets lost. Please contact Lis Pedersen ph 027 686 3362 if you’d like your cat to be included. New Website Coming Soon!

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NEWS IN BRIEF Cactus is blooming marvellous

Cancer and Cartwheels SUBMITTED

Jo Prendergast was always good at cartwheels. It was her thing. In 1981, Jo did a cart-wheel-a-thon for Telethon. She was that good. In 2021, she was diagnosed with cancer and her right arm was significantly disabled. Would Jo be able to cartwheel again? In her brand-new solo comedy show, comedian and psychiatrist Dr Jo Prendergast brings both silly fun and personal truth to the stage. Featuring stand-up, storytelling, skits, and songs, Cancer and Cartwheels is an uplifting hour from a break-out star of Christchurch comedy. A comedy show about cartwheels, cancer eviction, and bad and better wigs. Cancer and Cartwheels is a show about life. It is nearly three years on from her diagnosis; Jo is cancerfree and ready to laugh about the tough stuff. You are invited to laugh with her. Laugh through the tough stuff – with a hilarious night of gutsy comedy! Thursday 18 January at the Mussel Inn.

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Joyce Bradley in Pōhara with her San Pedro cactus which, she explains, flowers only once a year. The San Pedro, also known as Trichocerous Pachanoi, is a columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains. It is a fast-growing, multistemmed plant or small tree that can grow up to 2m wide and 6m tall.

Channeling the music of her ancestors, Clare Sands is a unique force in Irish music. Weaving traditional roots with contemporary sounds and influences, Clare sings for the young and the old, the brave and the bold. A sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer, she has been wowing audiences around the world with her groundbreaking fearless folk style and infinite warriorlike energy. Recent electrifying live performances include Cambridge Folk Festival, Belfast TradFest and Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato, Mexico. 2022 saw the release of Clare's highly anticipated selftitled album. Earning her a "Best Folk Singer" nomination for the Irish Folk Awards, The Irish Times Top 5 Folk albums of 2022, and highly acclaimed praise from the BBC, Songlines

magazine and Folker (DL). Following stand out performances last year at Glastonbury Festival, Celtic Connections and the Irish Arts Centre NYC last year, Clare will carry her song to Australia and Aotearoa for the first time this summer. Wednesday 31 January at the Mussel Inn.

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For the last three years West Coast theatre group, Kiwi/ Possum Productions have performed a theatre classic in the old miners’ bathhouse in Blackball, with great response from local audiences. In 2023, Golden Bay’s DramaLAB worked in partnership with Kiwi/Possum to produce Shakespeare’s The Tempest, evoking a very generous audience response. As much work went into set and costuming, Martine Baanvinger from DramaLAB suggested a return season in 2024 for Golden Bay and Motueka. The Tempest was Shakespeare’s last play and is often considered to be his farewell to theatre. Interestingly, it is also considered the first play to deal with colonisation. It is sad, happy, satirical and idealistic at the same time. As part of the Golden Bay Arts Festival, two performances will take place at Bayridge, 908 Tākaka-Colllingwood Highway on Thursday 18 January, with a matinee at 1.30pm and an evening performance starting at 7pm. A further two performances will take place in Motueka on Saturday 20 January. Directed by Heather Fletcher, the cast includes Paul Maunder, recently awarded an Order of Merit for services to theatre, playing Prospero, Deva Baanvinger-Singh as Miranda, Ngahere Hedlund as Ferdinand, Finn Gestro-Best as Ariel, and Jason Johnson as Caliban. Audiences should bring blankets or chairs, hats or sun umbrellas if it’s a hot day. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for Community Service card holders, $8 for school children, and infants free. To book, text 021 106 3669. Cash only on the door.

CROSSWORD 288 The winner of the December crossword competition is Roger Murray Congratulations, your prize is at Take Note.

SOLUTIONS ACROSS:

9. Enter 10. Raconteur 11. Treason 12. Reverie 13. Water Wheel 14. Fret 16. Lantern 19. Traipse 21. Cage 22. Ring Leader 26. Ocarina 27. Recital 28. Audiences 29. Icing

DOWN:

1. Tea Towel 2. Attest 3. Preserved 4. Wrench 5. Scariest 6. Knave 7. Tear Drop 8. Orient 15. Paper Clip 17. Niggards 18. Nuisance 20. Ear Plugs 21 Choral 23. Garish 24. Detail 25. Cited

Medium

7 4 9

8 9 9 8 7 6 7 1 6 4 9 3 4 5 3 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 5 6 9

4 5 2 3

2 6 3 8 4

8 9 1 1 6 6

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Previous solution - Easy

PUZZLES

No. 671

SUDOKU 3 4 5 6 2 3 1 4 5 5 2 3 4 5 7 8 8 7 6 9 8 7 6 6 7 5 1 9 4 2 3 8 3 1 2

No. 671

2 4

Very Hard

4 9 3 4 6 2 8 7 6

6 5

8 7 2 6 5 3 9 4 1

7 9 1

How to beat Str8ts – Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to The solutions will be published here in the next issue. see how ‘straights’ are formed.

Previous solution - Tough

8 1 4 8 3

2 3 7 9

STR8TS

1 3 6 4 7 9 8 5 2

4 5 9 2 1 8 7 6 3

2 8 7 5 3 4 6 1 9

5 6 4 9 8 1 3 2 7

9 1 3 7 2 6 4 8 5

6 4 1 3 9 5 2 7 8

7 9 5 8 4 2 1 3 6

3 2 8 1 6 7 5 9 4

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CLASSIFIEDS RESULTS

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

GOLF 19 December. Stableford: B Miller 37. Closest to pin 3/12 L Jerram, 9/18 J Gardiner. 20 December. Stableford: M Dixon 38, G Rowe 38, W Rothwell 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Collie, 4/13 J Solly, 8/17 G Rowe, 9/18 N Barnes. Twos: A Bradknock, W Collie (x2), N Barnes. Two 7/16: W Collie. Best gross: W Collie 76. 27 December. Stableford: C Hadler 37, J Jenner 37, R Ancell 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 C Hadler, 4/13 R Ancell, 8/17 R Dyce, 9/18 R Young. Twos: R Dyce, C Hadler, G Bradley. Best gross: N Moore 74. 30 December. Stableford: G Allen 36, W Rothwell 35, J Jenner 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Bond, 4/13 W Rothwell, 8/17 G Rowe, 9/18 J Bond. Twos: J Bond. Happy wanderer: J Bond. Best gross: M Bond 78. BRIDGE 3 January. Patons Rock Individual Session 1. N/S: D Sarll/T Packard 58.90%; P Panzeri/J Pemberton 53.25%; D Johnson/C Christiansen 52.75%. E/W: N Djorovic/ D Upchurch 65.90%; H Curtis/J Harper 57.15%; B Burdett/P Smith 56.75%. H/cap: N/S: D Sarll/T Packard 57.68%; D Johnson/C Christiansen 54.53%; P Panzeri/J Pemberton 50.37%. E/W: N Djorovic/ D Upchurch 57.4053.80%; B Burdett/P Smith 52.13%. 5 January. Rainbow Relaxed Session 1. C Mead 64.29%; T Packard 64.29%; A Foreman 59.52%.

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T.H.R.I.V.E Therapies:

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The National DBT Service in Takaka is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental-Health programme (six beds) providing intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). We are seeking flexible & open-minded individuals who are astute, empathetic and good listeners for casual or part-time shift work (various shifts 4-8hrs during day/evening/night and weekends). Check out our webpage www.twm.org.nz/careers for the full job description. We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an above-average hourly pay rate (applicants with mental-health work experience preferred). If you are considering applying but unsure of some details, please contact us directly at 03 525 9624. TWM will invest in training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) to: HR@twm.org.nz

Shanti: 021 056 7548 thrive.therapies@gmail.com | www.thrivetherapies.co.nz

MASSAGE Diploma Sports Massage

Deep tissue, pain relief. Relaxing. (Pōhara) Call for an appointment, Willem 022 134 1726

Application close: OPEN until filled! Consent for Police Vetting is required.

TWM National DBT Service – 163 Commercial Street TWM Community Mental Health Service – 34 Motupipi Street TWM Employment Service – 84 Commercial Street

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Ray White Golden Bay

Billy Kerrisk Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 rwgoldenbay.co.nz

Billy Kerrisk 027 608 5606 billy.kerrisk@raywhite.com

14 Haile Lane, Pohara

$980,000

$625,000 632 Abel Tasman Drive, Clifton GARAGES GALORE 2

Hidden on a rear section, screaming "location location", this flat 1919sqm Golden Bay property offers both privacy and potential.

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WAIRUA-RATA GALLERY & RETREAT

17 Motupipi Street, Takaka 3

Just Listed

Open Home: Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919. ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580. ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132. 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.

CHIMNEY cleaning. Ph Ry South 022 513 3947. CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman, Dennis Sage ph 027 873 0726. CHIMNEY sweep and firebox maintenance. GB Chimney Cleaning ph 027 458 7679. 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. ELEMENTAL Design and Build: New builds, renos, refits, alterations. Environmentally-conscious builders specialising in natural builds. www.elementalbuild.nz, ph 022 087 6396, hello@elementalbuild.nz FLORIST, local florist for flowers for all occasions, call now and place your order 027 758 1138 or online www. goldenbayflowers.co.nz. Teresa Brough Designer Florist. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432. GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

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

$485,000

SLAP BANG IN TAKAKA

Close to Pohara beach, nestled in a peaceful valley, Wairua-Rata offers inspiration and tranquillity in equal measure. Featuring lush gardens, a passive solar designed 140sqm home, plus a state of the art 65sqm gallery & workshop. The perfect place to retreat to, if your hobbies need space, or to run a home business from.

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

Open Home: Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm

600

Commercial zoned land “As is” house Residential tenants What would you do here? Open Home: Sunday 2:30- 3:00pm

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tākaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com HANDYMAN/ maintenance. Small building, carpentry and chainsawing, other projects to be discussed. Aeronautical engineer by trad,e 30 years. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538. HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help? KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small. 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 NGANGA, picture framing by professional artist framer. Collingwood ph 021 107 6312, ngangart@gmail.com. PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

ART and object, garage sale. Two artists selling paintings, prints, cards, home decoration, original silver jewellery, crafts, new and second-hand items. Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 January, 11am-3pm, 61 Selwyn St, Pōhara. CURTAIN mould cleaner, spray straight onto curtains and liner to remove mould and mildew. Imagine designs 96b Commercial St, Tākaka for all your curtains and blinds. FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211. NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2024. Ph 525 6183. BORDER collie puppies, nine weeks old, formidable companion dogs and amazingly trainable. Ph 022 527 1318. EBIKE, brand new Juiced Crosscurrent, medium size, 48V, with 28" wheels, lights, mudguards and carrier. $1500. Ph 021 0243 5822.

PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia PROPERTY or land (maximum 7ha) within 30 minutes of Tākaka. Private, sunny, distant views. <ingrid@dreamtime.nz>

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea TWO blocks in Puponga Village area: 4ha, with some pasture, creek, bush and wetland; 3.5ha, with larger amount of pasture, creek, bush and wetland. Ph 021 116 8654.

Rural

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.

Mangarakau, Golden Bay 115 Snake Creek Road

Live in Paradise & Make an Income

48.6Ha

Price by Negotiation over $1,850,000 Plus GST (if any) View harcourts.co.nz/NN26348

Isn’t it the dream in an ideal world to live in a beautiful area and be able to make an income at the same time? My Vendors have worked tirelessly to create the accommodation business of Wetland View Park with resource consent available to expand, while putting the wetland on the property into a QE11 covenant to preserve the area for future generations. On the other end of the property is approx 18Ha of grazing land that is at stage 223 Sharyn Miller of a subdivision - hold onto this or sell (this can be purchased separately from the house block - 30Ha wetland and some grazing, M 021 377 930 P 03 548 3034 house and accommodation). sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

Platinum Blue Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

Last three weekends!

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

4.30pm. Ph 525 8193.

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

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. SUNDAY ROAST SPECIAL WITH VEGES THIS WEEKEND

Exhibition finishes Sunday 28 January

FAIRHOLME GALLERY, 637 East Tākaka Road. Historic photos of Ella Baigent and selected works by Merrin Westerink. Saturday/Sunday 10am–4pm; 2pm Sunday floortalk by photographer Murray Hedwig. Ph 525 9373.

EARTHSEA GALLERY

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

O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.

TOTOS CAFÉ - PIZZA: Open 6 days, weather permitting, 11am to 5pm. Closed Fridays. totoscafegallery@gmail.com, CLEARMY MYEARS EARS ph 03 970 7934. CLEAR WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and Ear wax removal takeaways, 7.30am-3pm. Ear wax removal

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

“May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him,” Romans 15:13

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-

Weekly Sunday Services at 10am Evening service: fourth Sunday of the 93 Commercial St, Takaka. month @ 7pm All Welcome

Lisa Simons

Dip Aud

Lisa Simons

Dip Aud

Audiometrist / Ear Technician Audiometrist Ear Technician Certified in Aural/ Care - Micro Suction

Certified AuralCentre Care - Micro Suction Golden Bayin Health 12 Motupipi Takaka Golden BayStreet, Health Centre 12 Motupipi Street, Takaka

126th Golden Bay A&P Show Saturday 20th January TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: Advance sales $15 from NBS branches and PGG Wrightson Takaka. Gate sales on the day $20. Under 15 years free. Free kids stuff all day at the entertainment hub A good old-fashioned family-friendly show See our Facebook page for updates

Kahurangi Christian Church

Roots Gig Guide

Sunday 14 January, from 5pm

FRIDAY 12TH JANUARY

THURSDAY 11TH JANUARY OPEN MIC NIGHT

Shared dinner, games, worship Parapara

GALANJAH REGGAE & DANCEHALL SELECTION FROM 2PM TIL LATE | FREE ENTRY

Contact Beate Franke, 021 177 4859

SOUNDATION TECHNO PRESENTS: TECHMEOVER #9 DUB SENSEI | AZZUK | OPTIC SWERVE | SANDRITA $10

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere BOARD GAMING at GB Community Hall, 5.30pm to 10pm. All ages welcome. See Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

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MONDAY 15 JANUARY

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Make an appointment appointment with Make an with me,me, or book book online, removal. or online,for forwax wax removal.

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 – 14 and 28 January; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights – 21 January and 4 February.

76 Boyle Street (Golf Course Rd) Clifton, Takaka. Ph 027 525 7007. Open 10am-4pm. www.earthseagallery.com

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.

Do you have discomfort and/or Do you have discomfort and/or aa blocked feeling in your ears, blocked feeling in your ears, or ears? or itchy itchy ears?

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship.

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

LUNASA CANAAN DOWNS-PIKIKIRUNGA, 1-5 February. Earth friendly festival of multi-cultural music, workshops, holistic health, creative arts. People of all ages welcome, nonalcohol. For early-advance admission passes, membership, music and workshops line-up, and more information visit the website www.luminatefestival.co.nz/lunasa

PALMVILLE CAFÉ, Wainui Bay. Open 7 days, 10am-5pm. Light refreshments available.

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.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

LATER EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

saturday 13TH JANUARY

saturday 20TH JANUARY

TEMPO SCHMEMPO TWOTOTANGO | CRISPY BUSINESS - $10

WAITANGI DAY

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

THURSDAY 8th february MATIU TE HUKI

saturday 10th february ROLLING HERTZ

1 Commercial st, Takaka.

Breakfast 8am - 10am Cocktails & Dinner 4pm - 8pm Groups welcome | Gift Vouchers available Book online at www.ratanuilodge.com or P: 03 525 7998 818 Abel Tasman Drive Pohara

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Tess’ Place school holiday childcare • • • • • •

15-31 Jan, space still available most days Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3pm, aged 4 up Central location at at 9A Rototai Road $55 per day with a 10% discount for multiple days or kids Tess the Clown fun on 15 Jan Lots of indoor and outdoor activities, fun and relaxed

Tess' Place feedback "My daughter absolutely loved her first day and came home buzzing from a day packed with simple fun things that kids love to do." - Alix Book with Tess James: tess.james@xtra.co.nz, 027 362 5598

Golden Bay Kayaks Vouchers available Stand Up Paddle Boards Hire and Sales Season and Summer Passes available Guided Tours, Freedom Rental and equipment for sale Coffee and Ice Cream at Tata Beach

Programmes to listen out for: April May Gems

April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope. Life is a series of mountains and valleys but true stories about triumphing over trials can spark hope - and hope filled words are like sparkling gems, that can inspire, uplift and encourage - so whether you’re on a mountain top or in a valley trial, may these words, bring you a smile. Tuesday nights at 7.30, with new content every 2 weeks.

29 Cornwall Place, Tata Beach

www.goldenbaykayaks.co.nz

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Art For Art’s Sake

Sat 13th TUSEKAH - supported by OSCAR LADELL & HOOT. $15 door.

Anton Bentley covers local arts from the Nelson region on Art for Art’s Sake. Airs Saturday mornings at 10.40, with new content every 2 weeks.

Wed 17th WELLINGTON SEA SHANTY SOCIETY. $15 door.

YOU CAN MAKE A PROGRAMME

Thu 18th CANCER AND CARTWHEELS - A Jo Ghastly production on tour. Tickets at Eventfinda.

Fresh FM is your community resource and platform for you to have a voice. If you would like to make your own radio show please get in touch and our friendly staff will guide you through this fun and rewarding process. We provide full training and support. Email: motueka@freshfm.net for information.

Sat 20th VOX ETHNO. $20 door. Sun 21st GILLY DARBEY. $10 door. Wed 24th ADAM MCGRATH. $20 door. Sat 27th RICHTER CITY REBELS. $20 door.

www.freshfm.net FreshFM.NZ

Wed 31st CLARE SANDS. $20 tickets, $25 door. For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST Valid from Friday 12 until Tuesday 16 January Friday: Light winds with daytime sea breezes. Any early cloud clearing to a fine warm day.

Saturday: Southwesterlies becoming strong and gusty. Mainly fine and warm. Winds easing later.

Sunday: Northwesterlies, freshening in western areas.

Cloud increasing with showers over Kahurangi and spreading elsewhere later.

Monday: Northerlies dying away and southerlies developing. Rain at first, then easing to isolated showers and increasing fine breaks.

Tuesday: Southeasterlies prevailing. The odd shower

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Lot 3 43 Abel Tasman Drive, TAKAKA

1012m2

veggie gardens. The house has OH, YOU LITTLE CUTIE! been reroofed & rewired in 2018 as Just on the outskirts of town, this well as having interior paint cute 1914 two-bedroom villa, throughout. Call me today. would be the ideal starter or downsizer, depending on your stage of life. There is plenty of room Open Sun, 14th|1:00-2:00pm to add to the already established Belinda J Barnes fruit trees and ample room for 021 236 2840

659 Long Plain Road, KOTINGA FOUR LOTS AVAILABLE Secure your preferred lot now, the lots are subject to title & final survey; Lot 2 - 8,800sqm Asking $360,000 Lot 3 - 4,640sqm Asking $330,000 Lot 4 - 9,390sqm Asking $420,000 Lot 5 - 1.01ha Asking $430,000

With under a 10-minute drive to town, and a superb rural backdrop. Call Paul or Jana today for all the information.

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Asking $885,000

399 Glenview Road, Motupipi MUST VIEW ON GLENVIEW This stunning property offers a perfect blend of modern design, spacious living, and in a desirable location. Newly constructed with effortless indoor, outdoor flow and a superb rural outlook. With landscaping complete all you

1291m2

have to do is move in and enjoy! Call Mickayla now for more information or to arrange a private viewing. Open Sun, 14th | 1:00-1:30pm

Mickayla Ormsby 027 297 8477

$1,800,000 + GST (if any)

96 Hamama Road, HAMAMA

QUALITY GRAZING & A LOVELY HOME Rarely do blocks of this size and quality come to the market, and just 5 minutes from Takaka! With under 30 hectares of grazing, and a lovely solid family home. Huge sheds

make the perfect workshop, plus there’s water from a community scheme and a bore. Call me for more information.

29.8ha

Viewings by appointment

James Mackay 027 359 0892

The annual sunflower fundraiser is on, pop into the office & buy a bunch ($10 per bunch of 6 or $2 per stem, cash only). All proceeds this year go to The Takaka Volunteer Fire Brigade. O/O $850,000

6 McDonald Pl, COLLINGWOOD

Asking $750,000

LOW MAINTENANCE HOME Looking for a modern home to enjoy? This vacant property is ready for its new owners. With all the mod cons of a newer build, and a private back section. The location is superior with Pohara beach & Motupipi School nearby. Call for a viewing.

SUPERIOR LIVING You are sure to fall in love with the beautifully landscaped section and modern, elegant home. Positioned above Collingwood. There is a office, laundry & third toilet with internal access garaging. Vacant and ready for its new owner. 3

1212m2

Open Sun, 14th | 12-12:30pm

Asking $575,000

2169m2

Viewings by appointment

Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 027 525 8255

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

From $220,000

+ GST (if any)

Salesperson 027 504 2872

Abel Tasman Drive, POHARA FREEHOLD TITLES READY TO GO! Block 1 - 4,445sqm $220,000 Block 2 - 6,524sqm $250,000 Block 3 - 8,855sqm $320,000 Block 4 - 2.2978ha $300,000 Block 5 - SOLD All prices are plus GST (if any). Mixed zoning. Get in touch with James.

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James Mackay 027 359 0892

Paul McConnon

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

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1802 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd A RARE FIND IN THE COUNTRY Move your family out to the country and reap the benefits of rural living. With some TLC this would make the perfect family home. With the famous Langford Store just down the road! Give James a call to arrange a viewing.

618a Abel Tasman Dr, CLIFTON

James Mackay Principal/AREINZ 027 359 0892

Belinda J Barnes Agent/AREINZ 021 236 2840

Jana McConnon Salesperson 021 245 2197

Mickayla Ormsby Salesperson 027 297 8477

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