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Friday 19 January 2024

Tākaka team rebuilding business

Management and staff at ITM Tākaka are working flat out to get the business back up and running after last week's devastating fire destroyed the retail store. Photo: Jo Richards. JO RICHARDS

After the fire, regeneration. In the wake of the devastating blaze that destroyed ITM’s main building in Tākaka last Thursday, management and staff are working flat out to get the business back up and running. Although the retail and paint shop building lies in ruins, the nearby trade service centre, joinery and timber yards were unaffected. Through some canny repurposing of the surviving buildings, and adaptation of staff and management practices, ITM is, once again, in a position to supply its Golden Bay customers with the bulk of their needs. On Tuesday morning this week, the place was buzzing with activity as the joinery area

was transformed into a hardware retail space, complete with sales counter and shelving. ITM store manager Luke Brown points to a large metal shelving unit. “Hammer Hardware brought that yesterday and put it together…. The counter is being built today and the carpets come in tomorrow.” Compared to the previous space, Luke recognises that the new, temporary accommodation is a fair bit smaller. “It’ll be a bit cosy with everyone in here, but we’re getting shipping containers for storage and a portable office building.” Luke explains how the new system will work for customers. “It’s a bit like it was through covid; email us with the order and come and collect it when it’s ready.” A crucial part of the operation is the stock

control and ordering system, but that should also be reinstated soon, says Luke. “By the end of today we should have computers up and running to contact suppliers.” While the hardware and power tools side of the business has been the most affected, the timber yards remain operational and, on Tuesday morning, the comings and goings of tradies was a welcome reminder of some sort of normality. Luke refers to the temporary arrangements as a “new normal” – something the staff are adapting to. “It’s a massive disruption,” says Luke. “The team are very busy, but obviously upset as this is the place you come to work every day.” As the ITM family regroup and rebuild,

Golden Bay has rallied around them. “The big thing is the community support – it’s been awesome – from customers, tradesmen and suppliers, with vouchers, food and beer,” says Luke, before singling out two locals for a special mention. “Eddy Solly and Tristan Graham really got stuff sorted.” He also acknowledges the parent company for its contribution. “Support from ITM has been huge; they’ve always backed us.” Positive in the present, Luke is also optimistic for the future. “Eventually we’ll have a new, modern, purpose-built building.” Or, as owner Philip Woolf puts it: “The phoenix will rise from the ashes.” For customer ordering information, see ITM notice on page 8.

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Cardboard fleet battles the waves at Tata Boat Race ALISTAIR HUGHES AND ROSE HUGHES

Unlike last year, the sun shone brightly on Tata Beach for Sunday’s Cardboard Boat Race. However, relief turned to trepidation at the sight of the crashing surf whipped up by a building westerly wind. Undaunted, entrants proudly moored their vessels on the beach for the traditional inspection, even if the final decision to let them launch was still to be made. The Imperial Star Destroyer, crewed by Team Star Wars, was first in line. Crewed by some very young stormtroopers, its grey imposing bulk promised galactic domination. Alongside, the smaller but lethal-looking Shark Attack outrigger offered a sharp-toothed snarl to its rivals. Next was the humbler but very stable looking Tatariki, a verdantly painted raft with a native bird prow. A flame-coloured cardboard canoe emblazoned with the name Slayer left no doubt about its intentions, a fierce dragon prow driving the message home. Perhaps displaying less confidence was the multi-crew coffin A Watery Grave, in funereal black with a striking red lining and optional lid. Continuing the theme of a floating coffin was the aptly named HMS Fragile, looking every bit as sea-worthy as a vessel thrown together the previous evening should. Quiet confidence was displayed by the crew of the Tinytanic, a torpedo-shaped cardboard canoe. And finally, a late arrival echoed the same aquadynamic design, but in bright blue Koala Corn Rockstar (KCR), crewed by two very young visitors from Australia. Despite continuing rough conditions, the race began on time, shortened to rounding a single buoy and returning to shore, rather than the traditional two. Tatariki and A Watery Grave took an early lead, with every other vessel struggling to break through the pounding waves of the starting line. Unfortunately, the mighty Imperial Star Destroyer was instantly overturned, while others capsized or quickly began to disintegrate. Astonishingly it was the tiny Koala Corn Rockstar that broke through the cardboard carnage next, but still some distance behind the two leaders. Meanwhile Tatariki had rounded the buoy and was paddling furiously back, still closely followed by A Watery Grave. Just short of the shore, the breaking waves turned the green raft sideways, and they almost lost their lead, making for a tense finish. Koala Corn Rockstar showed never to judge by size – arriving third, before the remaining teams eventually made the shore, carrying soggy handfuls of their waterlogged boats’ remains. The prizegiving began with a surprise award for Best Sense of Humour to the weather gods. Race winners Tatariki and A Watery Grave also took home the senior and junior creativity prizes, and Team Star Wars were able to at least console themselves with the Most Spectacular Sinking trophy. Even HMS Fragile still won on land with the Best Costume prize. A hugely entertaining display of creativity and nautical courage; no doubt plans are already being drawn up by next year’s hopeful entrants.

The crashing surf made even starting the course challenging for competitors last Sunday. All photos: Rose Hughes.

Takariki managed to hold on to their early lead for a foamy photo finish.

The spirited but saturated HMS Fragile lived up to its name.

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LE T TERS Ex-president's charges not trumped up

Regarding Clive James’s letter (GBW, 12/1) I would be glad to address his concerns about the Democrats’ efforts to remove Trump from the ballot. The reason is the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution which states that US officials who take an oath to uphold the Constitution are disqualified from future office if they engaged in insurrection or have given aid or comfort to insurrectionists. On 6 January 2021, Trump incited the crowd to attack the US Capitol building and temporarily halted the congressional proceedings of certifying the electoral votes for the 2020 election. Trump's actions are a clear violation of the 14th amendment. The Democrats are following the US Constitution and US Law to remove a dangerous candidate from the ballot. Regarding Clive’s other concern over whether the Democrats are willing to go war to stay in power, I think the actions of 6 January make it clear that it is the Republicans, not the Democrats, who are willing to start a war to stay in power. Frank Susko

To our firefighters Heroes. Thank you.

A question of principles

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Steve Penny asks protestors calling that Te Tiriti o Waitangi be honoured to say exactly what they mean and which parts do they refer? They of course want the founding document of Aotearoa – New Zealand to be honoured as it was signed in 1840 by some 540 rangatira in both the English and Māori versions. As we are not all experts in the interpretation of international treaties, it is helpful that the Courts and the Waitangi Tribunal provides assistance in those matters with the Tribunal having the role of interpreting the treaty and developing principles on a case-by-case basis and setting out breaches of the Treaty by the Crown. The Courts too have been asked to clarify the law related to the references in legislation to the principles of the Treaty in New Zealand law. The Court of Appeal did this in 1987 in the Lands case where the Justices set out principles in the SOE legislation. These are expert bodies and their judgements have stood the test of time. The principle of partnership is one that sets out a relationship between iwi Māori and Crown entities which has served Aotearoa well over many years. At a practical level the partnership principle guides the Department of Conservation with its establishing legislation referencing the principles of the Treaty have engendered a very productive partnership with the iwi of Mohua at places like Waikoropupū. There are government coalition partners want to remove these relationships by deleting these references in legislations which give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi and it principles. I suspect it is these removal proposals that are being referred to by protestors. The detail of those proposals will come soon with draft legislation which the Government has agreed to sponsor in a Bill to a first reading in Parliament. No reira, heoi ano. Morris Te Whiti Love

The start of a new ice age?

In 1960 I was at the RAF pilot training school Tern Hill, in the UK. One of the course requirements was for students to lecture their class on a subject that interested them. In 1959 Time magazine published the Ewing/Donn theory

on ice ages. I chose this topic for my lecture. In 1958/59 their theory was just that, a theory. Today, climate change is manifesting and confirming their theory. They stated the Arctic ice cap would melt, as would the Greenland sheet. The evaporation from the open Arctic sea would put millions of tons of water vapour into the upper atmosphere to fall as rain on Northern Hemisphere land masses. The Antarctic ice shelf melting compounds the ocean level rising. Today, headline news is we are witnessing the hottest temperatures ever recorded. We read of just about every continent suffering devastating flooding, and the island nations witnessing rising sea levels drive them from their homes. For their theory to become fact, in my 80-year lifetime, gives no hope for any scientist or government to say they can control it. There have been five major ice ages since the earth was formed. We are currently in an interglacial warm period beginning 11,000 years ago. Go to Google and look up Maurice Ewing/William Donn ice age theory, also Betty Friedan. We are, believe it or not, at the beginning of the next ice age. Reg Turner

Alternative -isms

Grant Knowles’s explanations of -isms (GBW, 12/1) is unashamedly pro-capitalist. I could not resist inventing an alternative. Nazism: You have two black cows; your neighbour has two white ones. Your neighbour and the government invents an ideology saying white cows are superior to all others. Owners of white cows create gangs of thugs who injure and kill black cows. The government applauds. Fascism: You have two cows; your neighbour has twenty. Your neighbour bribes the government who makes a law favouring rich farmers. You get poorer, have to sell your cows to your rich neighbour and become his worker. Communism: You have two cows; your neighbour has twenty. The government takes them all. You and your neighbour become workers on the collective farm. The government takes all the milk and gives you back a standard set of consumer goods. Capitalism: You have two cows; your neighbour has a bull. You rent the bull, get two calves, keep both and all the milk. Repeat year after year. Soon you are so rich you buy the neighbour’s bull. He ends up poor and homeless. Socialism: You have two cows; the government provides a subsidised vet-service that inseminate them. They have two calves. The government takes one, and half the milk, to pay for the services. Anarchism: You have two cows; your neighbour has a bull. You ignore the government, cooperate with your neighbour, get two calves that you split evenly. You keep the milk and gift the occasional cheese to your neighbour. Bjarne Vandeskog

More -isms

Further to his letter last week (GBW, 12/1), here are two new and original political –ism explanations to bring Grant Knowles’s list up to date: Woke-ism: You have two cows. One of them is brown so you give it special privileges, then wonder why the other one becomes outraged and resentful. You accuse it of racism and “cancel” it for daring to disagree with you. Gender diversity-ism: You have two cows. One of them “identifies” as a bull. You get arrested for trying to milk it. Let’s hope we haven’t lost our sense of humour; we need it more than ever! Steve Penny

TDC renewal of un-notified resource consent

The resource consent RM080624 was granted on 24 February 2009. It is for the spraying of chemicals for weed control on all road reserves in the district, ie all roads except for the state highways. It was un-notified and granted for a period of 15 years. It is now up for renewal. The chemicals authorised for use were, norflurazon, oryzalin, simazine, therbuthylazine, glyphosate, metsulfuron, haloxyfop, triclopyr, and picloram/triclopyr. Also the penetrants Boost, Pulse, Multi-film Extra, Teepol or similar products. The products are applied to road berms, around bridges, culverts, and drainage ditches. Some are known or suspected carcinogens. If you have any concerns I suggest you contact the engineering department who is responsible for the management of the consent. Felicity Fitz-William

Henry comes home

Dear Tākaka community, I am so happy to share the news that my wee cat Henry has been found. Interestingly, it was after receiving guidance from a psychic that led me to find Henry straight away, on Motupipi Street, after three weeks of constant searching, day and night. Coincidence? Maybe, but the result was finding my boy still healthy, well and now back with his mama for lots and lots of cuddles. I want to thank all the wonderful people I met during my searches and letterbox drops around Tākaka and Rototai, for their concern, support, empathy and willingness to help look out for Henry. It has definitely been the silver lining to the otherwise anxious three weeks I had while he was missing. This is a wonderful community of caring, friendly, generous-hearted and animal-loving people and it has brought me joy to connect with so many of you. Thank you all and I hope to say "hi" to you again in happier circumstances! Lucy Ragg

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Golden Bay Community Arts Council with support from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage are super excited to announce a Summer Arts Festival in the Bay. What makes this festival special is its focus on supporting our community's creatives and creativity to express itself. It is a number of events happening all over the region over a 10-day period that collectively celebrates the depth of creative talent and energy here in the Bay. The festival itself is committed to working in partnership with the diversity of art forms, creativity and cultures with a connection to our region.

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To empower the development of sustainable community-led practices, productions and events within the framework of a seasonal festival promoting Golden Bay/Mohua as a destination to experience quality arts and ngā toi.

Sonic Art Performance Thursday 25th and Friday 26th January | Onekaka Hall The festival is super excited to feature a very rare experience that will shift the way you think and feel about sound as an artform. ‘While the Sun Shines’ is an award winning sonic artwork written for a custom designed 23-loudspeaker array and showcases the composing artistry of John Coulter, an internationally renowned sonic artist and bespoke instrument maker who now resides in Collingwood. It is a sound journey like no other. Performances are 18min long and happen every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, with a maximum of 4 people per performance. Bookings are essential and can be completed via the festival website.

Friday 19th January • Glad Rag Cleaning – Lunchtime Street Theatre – Takaka CBD • The Performing Collective – Theatre Performance – Takaka Village Green @ 7pm Saturday 20th January • The Performing Collective – Theatre Performance – Takaka Village Green @ 11am • A&P Show Live Music Stage featuring ‘alanjahjah en de eaggerlings’ and ‘Irie Vibes’ – Golden Bay Recreational Park from 11am • Village Theatre ‘Arts Film’ Festival – Art and Photography Films and Documentaries – Village Theatre (first screening @ 5pm) Sunday 21st January • DramaLab – Street Performance – Takaka Village Green @ 5.30pm and 7.00pm Monday 22nd January • Studio Visits and Demonstrations – Kathy Reilly and Elaine Robinson will be holding open studio sessions throughout the week Tuesday 23rd January • Wire Wrapping and Jewellery – Workshop – Sustainable Living Centre @ 10am (Bookings Essential) • Get Crafty @ the Takaka Library – Takaka Library @ 10am • Live Music - Lunchtime Performance – Takaka Village Green @ 11.30am • Hells Forge – Blacksmithing Demonstration – Takaka Village Green @ 11.30am Wednesday 24th January • Pottery with Rosa – Workshop – Kotinga @ 10am (Bookings Essential) • Theatre Games For All Ages – Workshop – Sustainable Living Centre @ 10.30am (Bookings Essential) • Booknic! - Book Exchange and Picnic – Takaka Playground @ 11am • Poetry with Iona Winters – Workshop – Takaka Library @ 1pm (Bookings Essential) • The Dangerous Microphone – Live Music, Poetry and Open Mic – Dangerous Kitchen @ 6pm Thursday 25th January • Peeble Art – Workshop – Sustainable Living Centre @ 10am (Bookings Essential) • ‘While The Sun Shines’ – Sonic Art Performance – Onekaka Hall from 10am (Bookings Essential) • Lego Fun @ Takaka Library – Takaka Library @ 2pm • ‘Community Movement’ – Conscious Dance Flow – Takaka Village Green @ 4pm Friday 26th January • Resin Jewellery – Workshop – Sustainable Living Centre @ 10am (Bookings Essential) • ‘While The Sun Shines’ – Sonic Art Performance – Onekaka Hall from 10am (Bookings Essential) • Live, Local and Original Music – Live Music – featuring local artists and bands including Kabra Kadabra and The Forge – Mussel Inn from 3.30pm • The Mantra Band – Kirtan, Yoga, Dance – Pohara Hall @ 6pm

The Great Golden Bay Art Auction Sunday 28th January | Mussel Inn, Onekaka Join us for a fun and lively evening that provides local artists and art collectors the opportunity to sell unwanted artwork and participants to bid on quality art with the potential of getting themselves a bargain. The auction will be hosted by local characters James Alker (self-confessed art fanatic) and Billy Kerrisk (from Ray White Real Estate). All commissions collected will go to supporting the development of the arts festival and a local community organisation. For more info and to register your interest to auction artworks visit the festival website.

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Saturday 27th January • Exploring Sound – Workshop for Young People – Onekaka Hall @ 10.30am (Bookings Essential) • Theatre Games For All Ages – Workshop – Sustainable Living Centre @ 1.00pm (Bookings Essential) • Exploring Sound – Workshop for Youth – Onekaka Hall @ 1.30pm (Bookings Essential) • ‘Ear to the Earth’ = Co-Created Sound Journey – Onekaka Hall @ 3.30pm (Bookings Essential) Sunday 28th January • The Matinee Poets – Live Poetry Performance – Mussel Inn @ 3pm • The Great Golden Bay Art Auction – Art Auction – Mussel Inn @ 6pm

Tākaka township saved by its firefighters

The fire quickly became a raging inferno. Photo: Supplied.

A firefighter damping down the site on Thursday morning, a few hours after the fire was contained. Photo: Charlotte Richards. JO RICHARDS

The fire was contained around 5am. Photo: Supplied.

Kaiteriteri crew refuel with a coffee in Tākaka. Photo: Supplied.

The scene early on Thursday morning. Photo: Supplied. 6

Tākaka came close to disaster last week when fire threatened to engulf the township. The conflagration, which broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning, destroyed ITM’s main building in Buxton Lane and spread into the adjacent PGG Wrightson store. It was only quick, decisive and effective action taken by the Tākaka fire brigade that halted the advancing flames. While acknowledging the destruction of the ITM building, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) Nelson-Marlborough district commander, Grant Haywood, said it could have been a lot worse, and was full of praise for the local firefighters. “The Tākaka community is very fortunate to have a very well trained fire brigade that saved the township from a significant loss.” FENZ was first alerted to the fire when the alarm sounded at 3.04am on Thursday and, although the Tākaka crews arrived mere minutes later, it had already become a raging inferno. “It was an incredibly large scale, very, very hot fire when the brigade turned up,” says Grant. “It had already entered the PGG Wrightson building and flames were rolling through the ceiling.” Grant says that was critical moment in the containment of the blaze. “If it had gone through the building I don’t think there would have been the resources to stop it… It was seconds away from happening.” Fortunately the crews took precisely the correct action, says Grant. “The execution was second to none… They made all the right decisions and employed the right tactics to prevent the spread.” Additional crews, fire trucks and tankers from Collingwood, Kaiteriteri, Motueka and beyond arrived on scene and, at the height of the battle, around 13 appliances, including a Fonterra tanker, and 40 firefighters were tackling the blaze. The fire was contained by around 5am, but mopping up and damping down operations continued throughout most the day. On Tuesday morning this week, looking at the pile of twisted metal and charred debris that was once his store, Philip Woolf, who is also Tākaka’s fire chief, pointed out several massive structural steel beams that had been badly distorted by the intense heat. “Metal starts moving at 600 degrees [Celsius]; this looks like it was north of 1200.”

Around 10 metres from the pedestrian entrance, a plastic sign mounted on the exterior wall of a nearby building has been warped and scorched by heat radiating from the fire. But somewhat bizarrely the “Showroom” sign hanging over the entrance itself appears untouched. “People think that’s a hoax, but it’s not,” says Philip. Walking a few metres to the damaged end of the PGG Wrightson store, Philip points to numerous skylights which had melted – evidence that the fire was on the cusp of “flashing through” and claiming the whole building, before spreading to Commercial Street. Philip explains how the Tākaka crew “pushed back” the fire from inside the building by concentrating their hoses on the hot gases just beneath the ceiling. He echoed Grant’s admiration for the local firefighters. “The planning and execution of what we have trained to do was excellent…They only had minutes to make the right decisions.” Another key factor in the success of the operation was the availability of water, and Philip gives a “big shout out to TDC” for having installed a series of fire hydrants in strategic locations around town. “This water source was a godsend.” Given the nature of the contents of the ITM store, which included “everything that you don’t want in a fire,” according to Grant, there was some concern that run-off, containing paint, oil-based products, and melted plastic residue, could cause contamination of waterways, while toxic airborne ash could settle on roofs. This prompted Tasman District Council to issue a warning to local residents who rely on bores or roof-collection, but it was subsequently found that contaminated run-off was confined to a drain off Motupipi Street. Several days on from the dramatic incident there is still no news about the cause of the fire, but a fire investigator has thoroughly examined the scene and is expected to issue a report shortly. Whatever the cause, Philip stresses the importance of early warning devices. “Now is not a bad time to check your smoke alarm.” Grant has his owns sobering message. “The outcome could have been very different – if there had been a bit of wind for example.” But he concludes by returning to the local crews, who effectively saved the township. “They can be very, very proud of themselves.”

Twisted metal: structural steel beams were badly distorted by the intense heat. Photo: Jo Richards. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 19 JANUARY 2024

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The first thing that PGG Wrightson manager Sam Yeatman knew about the fire, was when his phone messaged him saying that the security alarm had reported "multiple intrusions". Driving to his workplace, he saw the glow in the 3am night sky and realised it was not going to be a quick re-set of the alarm and home again. A tough start to a tough day, and only the beginning of the challenge for Sam, as he leads his team through the weeks ahead, assessing, cleaning, and most importantly working out the logistics of how to continue to serve customers with no building, no stock on hand, and no office space. Early in the morning as he watched his store burning, the fire roaring, smoke, water, and action as the brigades worked hard to control the blaze, the only thing he could do was send a message to all the PGG Wrightson clients: "Hello everyone, it’s with regret I write this email to you all. Early this morning, a devastating fire started in the ITM building, which backs onto our drive-through area. Fire has come through the wall and was whipping along the ceiling at the firemen as they investigated our building from the front store. We’ve suffered extensively, but mainly smoke with heat and some water and limited fire damage. The Tākaka team has support through the process of planning the next few days, weeks, and months ahead, to ensure we have as smooth a process as possible to keep all our customers’ needs at the forefront." The wall between the two businesses and the roof above the PGG Wrightson drive-through are damaged, skylights are melted, and the structure of the whole building will need to be appraised. There is heat, smoke, and water damage to stock in both the store and the front shop.

Having been a volunteer firefighter himself, Sam reckons that it was only a matter of a few minutes before their whole premises went up, which would have endangered the buildings next door. He expresses great praise for the wonderful efforts of the crews fighting the blaze. They were still on duty most of the day, monitoring any further flare ups, including going up into ceiling spaces and damping down rafters. While it is for the insurance company to assess stock and decide on the future of all the items in the store, Sam and the extended PGG Wrightson team will be assessing and deciding on what options they have, to provide goods and services to their clients. Customers are still needing things like chook food, drench, vaccines, and other farm requirements, which they previously used to pick up from the drive-through, but this is now unusable. Despite the severe disruption, when The GB Weekly visited on Monday morning, service was underway even though there was a strong smoky smell wafting around, a lot of orange tape, and no power. Two PGG Wrightson staff members from over the Hill were making their first delivery to Tākaka. Off-site, a team was setting up a temporary storage shed. Cleaners were in the building making a start on the mess, with an extension cord running through the Tasman District Council window supplying electricity for them. On the pavement under the veranda, Sam Yeatman and Sam McPartland were sitting behind trestle tables, ready to welcome clients and take orders. It is far from normal, with their computers powered by batteries and no stock on hand yet, but they are providing a service. Sam is positive that they are still open for business, and someone is still there at the end of their phones.

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The store phones should now be up and running as they were diverted through to Motueka. We will continue to update as we navigate our way through this devastating time. But rest assured we are working hard to get to a new norm. We would like to take this opportunity thank all our staff for the gut busting work you have done over the last week to get up and running. We would also like to thank the Takaka Fire Brigade for your total commitment in a time of extreme danger; every one of you in our community for the huge amount of support you have all given, in the form of messages, food, smoko shouts, manual labour, coffee drop-offs, phone calls and those little waves from those who don’t know what else to say. Thank you. Our thoughts are also with our neighbours PGG Wrightsons. The ITM group and our own management team are amazing individuals and will guide us to back to awesomeness in the future. We will be back from the ashes, bigger and better than before. Thank you Golden Bay and beyond.

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The Golden Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association's 126th Show gets underway at Tākaka’s Rec Park from 8am tomorrow and it promises to be a great day out for everyone – locals, summer visitors, tradespeople and competitors – of all ages. The show is the Bay’s largest single-day annual event and it’s no surprise that it takes a major feat of organisation to make it happen every year. This week, the full committee, aided by local volunteers, assembled at the show grounds to prepare the produce booth, sheep pens, poultry cages, shearing stands, horse jumps, trade stand allotments, sound systems and complete a hundred other tasks. They were all busy over the festive season, too – finalising entries, preparing catalogues, collating prizes, organising trade stands, sorting prize money, chasing trade stand vendors and working with the entertainment and promotions sub-committee while at the same time dealing with a myriad of phone and email messages. The executive committee is currently made up of Clive Bird (patron), Duncan McKenzie (president), Noel Baigent (vicepresident), Anita Hutchison (administrator), David Roache (treasurer), Rosy Orchard (minute-taker), plus members Jim Nalder, Averill Grant and Tina Delceg. The horse events are coordinated by chief steward and long-term committee member Anne McKenzie, assisted by the president Duncan McKenzie. Their combined efforts have created a programme packed full of interest and entertainment, featuring traditional show classes for goats, sheep and poultry. Throughout the day, horseriders, sheep-shearers, and wood-choppers will be competing in a series of highly entertaining events. In the quiet cool of the produce booth, prize-winning

baking, preserves, fruit, vegetables, floral arrangements, home crafts, photography, art, home brewing and cheeses will be on display – all organised by booth manager Nicola Wells and her team. If the sight of all that produce stimulates the appetite, there are plenty of food and drink options available, including sitdown morning and afternoon tea as well as a full country-style lunch and dessert available in the Rec Centre Function room. Elsewhere around the grounds, show-goers can graze at the numerous food stalls and/or indulge in a tasty and refreshing ice cream. Caffeine addicts can select their favourite brew from Goodness 2 Go as well as several other outlets around the grounds. For those thirsty for something stronger, the historic “Brownies Inn”, the on-site licenced premise run by Golden Bay Liquorland, is open all day. For farmers and lifestylers looking for equipment and materials, there’s a wide variety of trade stands occupied by rural suppliers and machinery specialists, all staffed by knowledgeable representatives. A large number of retail and services trade stands offer everything from kids books to accounting advice and jewellery. There will also be live entertainment including music, magic, horseback gymnastics and numerous fairground rides, but the focal point of the show is likely to be the Grand Parade which starts at 1pm led by the Tākaka Citizens Band, followed by prize-winning champion horses, sheep, and pets, with vintage tractors, collectable cars and motorcycles taking up the rear. Tickets, available on the day, are $20 at the Show gate. Children under 15 years-old enjoy free entry. Gates open from 8am, with free parking via Dodsons Road. See Golden Bay A&P Show Facebook page for latest updates.

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Competitions and exhibitions

Solly’s sheep shearing competition will run all day. This event always attracts a large crowd happy to sit on the hay bales and marvel at the skill and speed of the expert shearers. Next door to the sheep-shearing is the wood-chop competition arena, where axe-wielding men and women will battle it out for trophies in the standing, underhand, butcher block and cross cut saw events. Equestrian events, co-ordinated by Anne and Duncan McKenzie, start at 8am, run throughout day, and range from the miniature horse class to ponies and hunter class competitions. Equestrian entertainment of a different kind is provided by The Vaulties, who will give two demonstrations of their horseback gymnastics – one in the morning and another in

the afternoon. Show-goers who prefer to get stuck in rather than simply watch should head over to TG Contracting’s digger challenge where they can get their hands on an excavator. "It's pretty simple – anyone wants to can come and have a go,” says company boss Tristan Graham. “We’re also there for our customers who want to catch up." The Tākaka Volunteer Fire Brigade, fresh from their recent heroics, will be there with one of their appliances and they’ll share their fire safety and prevention messages in their display tent. Also from the emergency services, St John’s Major Incident Support Team (MIST) vehicle will be on display outside the St John rooms.

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Machinery, parts, rural supplies For those interested in farm machinery, the specialist dealer stands are the places to visit. Tractor Repairs and Spares will be showing off a variety of tractors and other hardware. Branch manager Craig Hovenden will be there with a range of compact Massey Ferguson tractors and implements, as well bigger machines from Massey Ferguson and Fendt. Craig has a couple of awesome prize packs to give away – a large Massey Ferguson chilly bin and a Fendt chilly bag full of goodies. While visitors peruse the machines they can enjoy some rural hospitality. “We will have the BBQ going and have some light refreshments,” says Craig. BMTT salesman Keith Little is bringing along heaps of

machinery including two tractors: a Kioti CS2610 compact tractor with a 4-in-1 bucket on the front end loader and a Howard Nugget 1.2m rotary slasher/topper attached; and Deutz Fahr 5120 cabin tractor with a Trima front end loader. Amongst Keith’s other machines are a JCB 1.8Z zero-swing excavator, Rata bale clamps, and a McIntosh bale feeder. Drummond & Etheridge will have a range of John Deere machinery and market leading equipment on display, including ride-on mowers, utility vehicles, compact tractors, tractors, hay mowers, and excavators. The sales team of Matt Knight, Grant Kerr, Darrin Barr and Darryl Chambers will be on hand to answer any queries.

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and other professional services Despite last week's devastating fire, retailers of rural supplies and building materials, ITM and PGG Wrightson both have stands at the show, with well-known faces ready to help with customer enquiries. A range of professional service organisations will be at the show to provide advice on a range of topics. A team from real estate agents First National will have the latest property listings plus news and views on the market, while homeowners may like to visit Bryan Loxton, on the HRV ventilation systems stand, who has some special show deals. Representatives of local stalwart Sollys Freight will be out in numbers to talk about visitors’ carting and contracting needs. For anyone interested in New Zealand’s dairy industry, Fonterra staff will be at the co-operative’s stand to answer any queries. Younger visitors will be able to participate in games and activities with give-aways and prizes on offer. Farmers wanting to talk about fertiliser can visit Ravensdown representatives Maree Edwards, Gordon McCormick and Debbie Thomson. “We have a focus on agronomy this year including a competition to win seed,” says agri manager Maree. “There will be drinks, games for kids and info about fertiliser as well as the chance to speak to the team.” It’s no secret that the rural sector has been experiencing challenging times. Sound financial management is therefore essential, and a chat with the accounting team at Milnes Beatson’s stand may be just what’s required.

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Show-goers looking for a new ride are spoiled for choice, with main dealers from over the Hill bringing a wide selection of the latest models. Variants on show include hatchbacks, SUVs, plus a selection of utes. Battery power in the form of hybrids and plug-ins will feature strongly. A range of quads, motorbikes, and marine outboards will also be on show. The MS Ford stand, manned by Bernie Crowe will display two versions of the ever-popular Ranger ute – the functional XL flatdeck and the luxurious Ford Wildtrak – plus a Puma, an Escape PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid) and a fully-electric Mach-E. From their other franchise company, Kia, sales staff are bringing a trio of electric vehicles – the EV9, EV6, Niro. The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Kia Sportage will also be on the stand. Anyone thinking about a new electric car, or a high quality

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used vehicle, should also head along and talk to the guys from The Car Company who are bringing along four new EV models from Chinese manufacturer BYD, plus a selection of used vehicles. BYD brand manager Wayne Harris will be on the stand along with veteran salesman Gary McGregor. Flying the flag for Honda Store Nelson, general manager Graham Price and salesmen Henrik Henk and Sean Christall will have four new vehicles on their stand – a CRV Hybrid, a ZRV Turbo, a Jazz RS, and a Crosstar. Graham says they also have a show day special on a CRV. “It was $38,990, now it’s $33,000.” The Bowater Motor Group are out in force with sales staff from across the district coming over the Hill. From their Motueka operation, Craig Allott and Graeme Riordan – familiar faces in the Bay from their regular visits – are bringing a fleet of Toyotas, while the Nelson-based operation will bring a

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Golden Bay RDA is a is an equine therapy and riding centre based in Kotinga. They have three horses that are skilled and trained for therapy riding with children, and a strong team of volunteers. Volunteer Di-ana Win says, “The smile on the children’s faces when they greet the horse they love the most, is something to see, and the connection is made. They may be shy at first touching these large animals, but with reassurance from the coach and volunteers, their confidence builds. The horses know how special the child on its back is. They are led by a volunteer under the watchful eye of the coach. They do different activities on and off horseback; they laugh, wave, smile and have the time of their lives. “To watch this happen is a blessing. To see a child transform makes you realise how important our work is in the community. We are so lucky to have an awesome coach, Tamara Martin. She is truly one in a million and we are lucky to have her. She also has a very devoted team of volunteers that lead horses and sidewalk. There are also training opportunities for volunteers in horse care and all aspects of RDA,” says Di-ana. They would like to encourage people to become members of the Golden Bay RDA Society; this has an annual fee of $10. All members receive a newsletter at the end of each term to let you know what has been happening and what they need help with. Donations are always gratefully received, and they have great support from local businesses. They sell horse poo for $2.50 a bag at the gate, or by order. They are always on the lookout for volunteers; if you have some spare time, find them at the A&P Show and they can give you information; full training is provided. “We have children on a waiting list and with more help we could increase our riders. So please, come and see us, ask questions, don’t be shy, and be a part of something special,” says Di-ana. For poo orders or enquiries, phone or txt Tamara, ph 022 126 0933.

The Tākaka Citizens Band has a history reaching back over 130 years. They have played at every show since 1897 and will perform throughout the day as well as leading the Grand Parade. The Motueka Highland Pipe Band will also be performing at various times and locations around the grounds. A wide range of entertainment is scheduled throughout the day, with highlights including: international performer Paul Klaass, who will present two 45-minute “Street and Circus” shows at 10.15am and 1.45pm; Nelson’s own magician Steve Wilbury who is due to conjure up “The Magic Show” and juggling act in front of the grandstand at 12.15pm; and a variety of local talented artists lined up to perform on stage as part of the Golden Bay Summer Arts Festival.

No show is complete with its fairground attractions and, as they have done for over 70 years, Sturgeon’s Amusements will provide a Ferris wheel and other rides including chair-o-plane, and the mini “jeeps” which were very popular last year. Younger show-goers can explore the free “Kids Play Zone” which includes bouncy castles, obstacle courses, slides, bubble machines and face painting. There’ll also be a circus workshop and hula hooping. On the netball court, the Scott train will provide free rides for the little kids all day, while the Richmond Aquatic Centre activity trailer comes loaded with all sorts of games and activities. There really is something for everyone at tomorrow’s A&P Show.

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WHAKAARO: We must change our lifestyle for the sake of our children and their children SUBMITTED BY ANDY CLARK

Living here in “paradise” – for those of us with ample finances to cover one’s “wants” as well as one’s “needs” – it is easy to assume that life is good. We have been conditioned to believe that our first world lifestyle, based on capitalism and consumerism, provides the key to happiness and prosperity. Also, because the media is careful not to criticise the destructive and unsustainable consequences of these two forces, it’s easy to not take any responsibility for the individual part we’ve played in the current precarious state of our planet. Every minute, hour, and day of the year, approximately 8,200 commercial aeroplanes are in the air discharging approximately 1,200 tonnes of CO2 per minute. When one appreciates that the vast majority of these planes are serving “wants” of their passengers, not their “needs”, then one can start to understand the scale of the problem. (1) Very simply put, the fundamentals of the problem that humanity has created goes like this: • 50 per cent of the current environmental predicament has been caused by the wealthiest 10 per cent of the world’s population and wealthy companies (“wealthy” is defined as anyone or company that has a net wealth of NZ$150,000, which is a high proportion of New Zealand’s population). (2) • In New Zealand (and likely all other first world countries), the energy required to support the lifestyle of us “wealthy” has doubled in 50 years (and mainly sourced from fossil fuels). (3) • The global installation of renewable energy systems has only provided 50 per cent of the increased global energy demand over the same period. (2) • It is not financially viable, nor are there sufficient reserves of minerals required for the construction of renewable energy systems, to replace all global fossil fuel-based energy sources. (4) So where does that leave us? We all, but particularly “wealthy”, need to start living a low carbon/energy lifestyle. Our planet could tolerate supporting its current population if all inhabitants limited their lifestyle to producing 2.25 tonnes of CO2 annually. That’s approximately one-third of the average Kiwi’s current carbon footprint, WITHOUT the addition of the carbon footprint of our agriculture sector. With a low carbon/ energy lifestyle, consumption would proportionally reduce so that more of the finite resources would still be available for future generations. This is the basis of “degrowth” (5), seen by many as the only feasible pathway forward. Climate change is happening. The sea level will continue to rise. The temperatures will continue to increase, and the weather events will continue getting progressively worse. If we don’t greatly reduce our fossil burning ways to reduce the effects of global warming, the environmental, financial, and social impact will be what nightmares are made of, and a legacy to pass onto future generations that we all should feel deeply ashamed of. A small group of concerned locals has risen to the challenge of adapting to a low carbon/energy lifestyle, by assessing their current carbon footprint and with this information, setting goals to work towards. We plan to share the outcomes of our efforts through future articles in this publication. In our individual journeys, issues are expected to arise that can be worked on to address the impact they would have on the future resilience of the whole of the Bay. Golden Bay WILL have to adapt, maybe in ways that we aren’t happy with, and the greater insight we have into the issues that will confront us, the better prepared we will be. The group would be very happy to help anyone to assess their own carbon/energy footprint and support them on their journey to reduce their footprint. For anyone wishing to join the group and take a more active role in energy reduction and a more resilient Golden Bay, please contact me. Andy Clark, ph 027 228 1503, email: wanderingandy@ hotmail.com (ps, “wandering” very little nowdays). With support from K Thoma, M Koch, D Tinkler, and K Burness. 1. www.flightaware.com 2. Dr Mike Joy, Senior Researcher, Victoria Uni. pers. Comm. 3. www.theglobaleconomy.com 4. www.researchgate.net/publication/351712079_The_ Mining_of_Minerals_and_the_Limits_to_Growth 5. www.degrowth.nz 22

Local indie pop artist releases single JO RICHARDS

A talented young Golden Bay musician launches her latest single today. “The Stranger”, written and performed by Malaika Hollis, is being released across all streaming platforms, including Spotify. Daughter of local award-winning musician Levity Beet, Malaika says she began singing at a very early age, “I’ve always been doing it.” She is also “super confident on guitar”, plays piano and ukelele, and says, “If you needed me on the drums, I could keep a beat.” The artist describes her music as indie pop. “That’s probably the best fit and what I’m most inspired by. Dad hooked me into Taylor Swift, and she’s probably been my biggest influence. Lyrically, Phoebe Bridgers and Lorde.” Drawing inspiration from her own life and experiences, Malaika says, “It has to be something that makes me feel an emotion in witnessing or hearing it,” adding that she wrote “The Stranger” as a way "to acknowledge a disconnect within my relationship at the time”. Once composed, her tracks are usually mixed by her own “in-house” producer. “Most of the time I take the song to my dad, show it to him and then tell him exactly what I want to do, what I want to add, and how and where and what I want it to sound like, and then we work on it together.” Now about to enter her final year at high school, the rising star admits her musical ambitions have matured over the years. “As a little kid around six, I was driven by fame and wanting to be a pop star,” says Malaika. “Now I hope that when I make music, people hear it and they want to listen to what I’m saying, that it resonates with them. I want my gigs to be for people who are genuinely interested in my music and not the idea of me as a famous figure. I’d rather have people who understand what I’m doing.” “The Stranger” by Malaika Hollis is streaming on Spotify.

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PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

WASHBOURN, Jonathan Everley, 19 March 1948 to 14 February 2022. The life of Jo/Hank Washbourn, will be celebrated with an afternoon tea at 1555 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Para Para at 2pm on Sunday 21 January 2024. For messages or information <liza@eastman.net.nz> FRY, Ross Goulton. Peacefully at Woodlands Resthome on 12 January 2024. Loved husband of the late Jan and the late Jennifer. Father of Colin and Binh (USA), Alison and Stephen Thorn and Carol Hammond. Grandfather of Michelle and Kevin (USA), Tracey, Vicky and Craig. Great-grandfather of Tahlia.Brother of Keith, Euan, David and Richard (all deceased), Sue and Gwenda. Thank you to all the staff at Woodlands and all those who cared for him in his twilight years. A service for Ross was held at the Riwaka Rugby Clubrooms, Main Rd Riwaka on Thursday 18 January 2024 at 1pm.

GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

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CAT DE-SEXING CAMPAIGN Surgery date: Wednesday 24 January Also offered is free micro-chipping

If you have a cat or kitten you would like desexed and micro-chipped phone Golden Bay Animal Welfare to book: Lis Pedersen 027 686 3362 SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea Permanent Part Time Rural Delivery Driver We have a position available for a permanent part-time driver (2 days per week) on our busy rural mail run in rural Tākaka. The position requires a reliable person with a clean driving licence and you must be prepared to undergo drug testing when required. You also need to be an organised person who can work quickly and efficiently. Local knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.

The position involves permanent Saturday work (hours can vary but generally would be approximately 8.30am to 1pm on Saturdays but can be longer during busy times) plus one other day during the week. Availability, with reasonable notice, to work the days Monday to Friday or part thereof as a relief is essential.

tĞ ĂƌĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇ ƌĞĐƌƵŝƚŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ĂƌĞ ƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚƐ ƚŽ ũŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ 'ŽůĚĞŶ ĂǇ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ƚĞĂŵ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ĂƌĞ ĨƌŝĞŶĚůǇ͕ ŬŝŶĚ͕ ŚĞůƉĨƵů͕ ĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐƚŝĐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉĂƐƐŝŽŶĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŚĂǀĞ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ŝŶ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ŐĞĚ ĂƌĞ͕ ǁĞ ǁŽƵůĚ ůŽǀĞ ƚŽ ŚĞĂƌ ĨƌŽŵ ǇŽƵ ƚŽĚĂǇ͘

Full training will be given. For the first few weeks of training a minimum of 3 days per week will be required to gain the necessary experience.

Ăůů ^ĂƌĂŚ DĐ Ăůů ϬϮϬ ϰϬϭϵ ϭϴϭϲ Žƌ tĞŶĚǇ EŝĐŽůů ϬϮϳ Ϯϲϯ Ϯϲϴϵ Kƌ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ĂŶ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ E W, tĞďƐŝƚĞ

Please apply by February 29th. Applications will be considered after the close of the funding round.

WĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚ Θ ĂƐƵĂů WŽƐŝƚŝŽŶƐ ǀĂŝůĂďůĞ

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Collingwood Area School Show Day 2023

Collingwood Boys & Girls Agricultural Club

Would like to say a big THANK YOU to the following businesses and people for their sponsorship, support and help to make our event possible.

It is wonderful to see the community get behind this event and allow our children to showcase their talents, dedication and hard work.

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

Age Concern Nelson Tasman $1,500 Anahata Yoga Health and Education Trust (AYHET) $1,500 Aorere Playcentre $1,500 Golden Bay Agricultural & Pastoral Assn $1,000 Golden Bay Community Health $1,500 Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club $1,000 Golden Bay Riding for the Disabled $880 Heritage Golden Bay $500 Luminate Festival Educational and Spiritual Trust $1,000 Pohara Bowling Club Inc $1,500 Pohara Hall $1,300 Predator Free Rangihaeata $856.92 Project De-Vine Environmental Trust (PDVET) $2,000 Rites of Passage Foundation $1,114.73 The Suter Art Gallery $1,500 Takaka Primary School $1,500 The Takaka Golf Club $1,000 Takaka Rugby Football Club $1,500 Te Wharerangi Trust $1,121.50 The Peaceable Kin-dom Education & Charitable Trust $425 Our first Grant Funding Round for 2024 is open! An easy one-page grant application can be completed online on our website: https://www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz

https://www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph

Phone 027 382 8760.

Recipients of our October 2023 Grant Funding Round:

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By supporting these people it helps sponsor us. Collingwood Area School * Rural Service Centre Our judges: Karen & Brian Cooper, Jock & Joyce Wyllie, Cheryl & Len Win, Christine & Erhard Wingels, John Garner, Heather McKendry, Craig Phillips, Alison Menary, Hewleen McLellan, Hana Hislop – PGG Wrightson. Assisting staff for judges: Collingwood Area School staff. Plus exhibitors, support people and stall holders, and the many helpers that work behind the scenes. WE THANK YOU ALL.

ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĨŝǆĞĚ ƚĞƌŵ ;ϲ ŵŽŶƚŚƐͿ ƉŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ DĂƌĐŚ – ƵŐƵƐƚ ϮϬϮϰ͘ dŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƚŝŽŶ ĐŽŵďŝŶĞƐ ƚǁŽ ƌŽůĞƐ͗ •

ůůŝĞĚ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚ ; , Ϳ ƌŽůĞ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƵƌ WŚǇƐŝŽ ĂŶĚ KĐĐƵƉĂƚŝŽŶĂů dŚĞƌĂƉŝƐƚ •

ĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐ ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ ƌŽůĞ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĂŐĞĚ ĐĂƌĞ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚǇ͘

ϭϱ ŚŽƵƌƐ ƉĞƌ ǁĞĞŬ ŽǀĞƌ ϯ ĚĂǇƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ , ;ĨůĞǆŝďůĞͿ ĂŶĚ ϱ ŚŽƵƌƐ ŽŶ &ƌŝĚĂǇƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐ ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ ƌŽůĞ͘ tĞ ĂƌĞ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐŵ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶ ƋƵŝĐŬůǇ ĂŶĚ ŐŽŽĚ

Application close: OPEN until filled!

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Consent for Police Vetting is required.

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

ZƵƚŚ͘ZŽďƐŽŶΛŶďƉŚ͘ŽƌŐ͘Ŷǌ Žƌ ƌŝŶŐ ϱϮϱϬϭϬϬ ƚŽ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ Ă ƌĞƚƵƌŶ ĐĂůů͘

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NOTIFICATION OF IMPENDING COMMENCEMENT – COBB, PARAPARA & GOULAND PREDATOR CONTROL Vector Free Marlborough (VFM) wishes to advise landowners and other interested parties of its intention to aerially apply the toxin sodium fluoroacetate (1080) for the purpose of controlling possums, stoats, and rats in Kahurangi National Park from anytime after 7th February 2024. Non-toxic cereal prefeed baits will be applied from anytime after 2nd February 2024. The operation is being carried out by Vector Free Marlborough (VFM) on behalf of the Department of Conservation (DOC) to protect vulnerable native species from introduced predators. Description of Area The Cobb, Parapara & Gouland treatment areas take in approximately 155,000 hectares of public land managed by the Department of Conservation and several other Crown agencies, as well as small areas of unformed road administered by local District Councils. Boundaries of the treatment area extend from Kahurangi Point and Aorere Valley start point of the Heaphy Track in the north, south to Venus Hut on the Karamea River. Much of the western boundary is defined by the coastline of the Tasman Sea before turning inland and loosely following parts of the Tubman Range & Kakapo Spur. To the east, the boundary follows parts of the Arthur and Lockett Ranges then crosses the Waingaro catchment, Anatoki Range and Anatoki catchment before skirting the eastern side of Parapara Peak and joining the northern boundary. Public Access & Recreational Facilities Public access to the treatment area is provided by several roads, as well as a large number of back-country tracks and associated facilities managed by DOC. Huts and other back-country accommodation will generally be excluded from bait application during the application of toxic bait, although a number of very low-use sites may be over-sown subject to occupancy and consent conditions, in which case VFM field operatives will inspect for and recover toxic baits from open areas at the completion of application. The affected sections of tracks will be restricted to public access whilst the aerial application of toxic bait takes place. While toxic bait is applied, affected facilities will have any water supplies disconnected and will be provided with alternative drinking water supplies in accordance with Public Health Permit conditions. Toxin warning signs will be in place at all track entrances and in huts immediately prior to the application of toxic bait. Advisory signage will also be installed at key sites prior to non-toxic prefeed application. Commencement Date The Cobb, Parapara & Gouland treatment area spans a large geographical area and has been divided into three blocks for operational purposes. These blocks will be controlled progressively beginning from 2nd February 2024. Work in each block will begin with the aerial application of non-toxic cereal prefeed pellets. This will be followed five or more days later by the aerial application of cereal pellets containing biodegradable 1080. All work is weather dependent and people intending to visit the affected area from 2nd February 2024 onwards are advised to check the VFM and DOC websites for the status of the operation, and/or seek up-to-date information from the DOC office in Takaka. Bait Description Prefeed: Non-toxic cereal-based pellet, approximately 16mm long, cinnamon-lured and non-dyed (sandy coloured). Toxic bait: Cereal based pellet, approximately 16mm long, cinnamon-lured and dyed green with a toxic loading of 0.15% sodium fluoroacetate (1080). A portion of the Cobb treatment area will have prefeed and 1080 bait applied containing deer repellent where consent conditions allow. The aerial operation will use helicopters equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and calibrated buckets to ensure accurate placement and adherence to consent conditions. Precautions This pesticide is poisonous to humans and domestic animals. The public are reminded of the danger that toxic baits and possum carcasses pose, particularly to children and dogs. Children should be kept under strict supervision in the treatment area. Dogs should be kept under strict control at all times and not have access to, or be taken into the treatment area as they are particularly susceptible to accidental poisoning through contact with 1080 bait and poisoned carcasses. The risks of poison carcasses to dogs may extend downstream of the control area. Game animals should not be sold or taken for eating from within or adjacent to this area until it is declared clear of pesticides. Warning signs will be erected at all main public entry points and the public are reminded that it is an offence to remove any of these signs. Warning signage will remain in place until monitoring indicates that bait and carcasses no longer contain pesticide residues. Observe the following precautions whenever you see toxin warning signs present: •

DO NOT touch bait

•

WATCH CHILDREN at all times

•

DO NOT EAT animals from this area or from within the “buffer zone” outside the treatment area boundary. The buffer zone is 200m for rabbits, 1km for hares, tahr, wallabies and possums, and 2 km for deer, pigs and any other animals.

•

DEADLY TO DOGS, do not allow dogs access to animal carcasses

**If you suspect poisoning Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON – 0800 764 766 In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian. For further information please contact the Cobb, Parapara & Gouland Operation Controller: Vector Free Marlborough

Department of Conservation

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TEST and tag, your place or mine. Ph Marina 027 454 9443.

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TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. Takaka

Diploma Sports Massage

Call for an appointment, Willem 022 134 1726

TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.

WINDOW cleaning, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

MASSAGE

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Paul 027 772 7334

For all things legal.

Weekly on Wednesdays, by appointment only 0800 452 746 23 Motupipi Street, Takaka ghlegal.nz

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Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider

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

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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.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora For all things legal. MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. 027965487 2639.Street, Tākaka and Collingwood. By Appointment OnlyPh 021 585 • 31 Wallace Motueka ghlegal.nz NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646. THE GB WEEKLY, FRIDAY 19 JANUARY 2024

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OPTIMISING HEALTH

Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions. Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies.

Ph 027 338 9504

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

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

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LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga

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.

8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

FOUND. A pair of prescription glasses on the roadside opposite Farewell Gardens campground at Puponga. They've been there for over a week but have now been picked up. Please email admin@gbweekly.co.nz or ph 027 525 8679.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4.30pm. Ph 525 8193.

LAWN MOWING BUSINESS FOR SALE

SATURDAY 20 JANUARY

LAURA'S COFFEE CART, Tarakohe. Open 6.30am-1pm. Coffee, whitebait, burgers.

Established client base on east side of the Bay.

GOLDEN BAY A&P SHOW, Rec Park Centre/showgrounds from 8am. Tickets $20 on the gate, under-15s free. Advance tickets $15 from NBS Tākaka.

Ph 027 206 6418

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.

CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS

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

GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Email us: admin@ gbweekly.co.nz.

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.

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

WEDNESDAY 24 JANUARY

TUESDAY 23 JANUARY

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

TOTOS CAFÉ - PIZZA: Open 6 days, weather permitting, 11am to 5pm. Closed Fridays. totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934.

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.

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

THURSDAY 25 JANUARY

WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

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

GALLERIES / Whakakitenga

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

LATER EVENTS

Kahurangi Christian Church

EARTHSEA GALLERY

1-5 FEBRUARY: LUNASA, Canaan Downs-Pikikirunga. Earth friendly festival of multi-cultural music, workshops, holistic health, creative arts. People of all ages welcome, non-alcohol. One-day, two-day and weekend pass available at the gate. For full festival admission pass, membership, music and workshops line-up, and more information visit the website www.luminatefestival.co.nz/lunasa

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

Sunday 21 January, from 5pm Onekaka Hall Shared dinner, fun, worship

Contact Gary/Maria Morgan, 0274 731 800

Tākaka Library

AUTHOR TALK

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

Julia Panfylova

Romans 15:13

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

The world of alien words

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

Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

Unravel the secrets of alternative publishing methods with local children and young adults writer Julia Panfylova

Last two weekends!

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

Wednesday 31 January

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

1.00pm - 2.00pm

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, 9am-

Cash book sales available

Exhibition finishes Sunday 28 January

‘Lada between two worlds’ is a fantasy book for children with many underlying themes.

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.

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THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY OPEN MIC NIGHT 8.30 TIL LATE

saturday 20TH JANUARY TEMPO SCHMEMPO TWOTOTANGO | CRISPY BUSINESS - $10

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GALANJAH REGGAE & DANCEHALL SELECTION 12PM TIL LATE

THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY OPEN MIC NIGHT 8.30 TIL LATE

WAITANGI DAY

Check out the Summer Arts Festival: Once Only Screenings!!

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TAKAKA DOG TRIALS Since 1897

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 January Grounds off State Highway 60, at base of Takaka Hill. Look for Tux Dog Trials signs. Local entries free - local prizes thanks to our sponsors. Spectators free; refreshments available. **Please do not bring pet dogs** Competitors from as far as Canterbury and maybe beyond - come and see the experts!

Programmes to listen out for:

A great chance for town and country to meet.

Ph Ian 0272 885 665, tanglewood@scorch.co.nz

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At the Flicks

A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas in Nelson.Join Courtney from State Cinemas and FreshFM as they discuss new releases, special features, red carpet specials and events at your local independent cinema complex. Thursdays at 1:30pm and replays on Saturday mornings at 10:00am.

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Do you have a desire to share what you know and your skills via radio? We are always on the look out for volunteer radio programme makers who would like to share their expertise on differing subjects. If you are keen to give programme making a try we can assist you with training and support to get you up and running your own show on FreshFM. For further information or talk about your ideas email motueka@freshfm.net

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Sat 20th VOX ETHNO – trad folk from the Balkans and Europe. $20 door. Sun 21st JUST JANIE - dreamy music and musings. $10 door. Wed 24th ADAM MCGRATH - YARNS, BALLADS AND BARNSTORMERS. $20 door Sat 27th RICHTER CITY REBELS $20 door Wed 31st CLARE SANDS – direct from Ireland! $20 tickets, $25 door.

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43 Abel Tasman Drive, TAKAKA

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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 would be the ideal starter or throughout. Call me today. downsizer, depending on your stage of life. There is plenty of room Open Sun, 21st|1:00-2:00pm to add to the already established Belinda J Barnes fruit trees and ample room for 021 236 2840

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147 Pupu Valley Road, TAKAKA PUPU WONDERLAND This grand home sits on 13.2 ha of quality soil, and a huge clear span shed and two 4 bay sheds! All this just 5 minutes from Takaka. The possibilities are endless here, with two smaller sheds and two sleepouts. The farm is well fenced & with

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Lot 2 659 Long Plain Road, KOTINGA FOUR LOTS AVAILABLE Secure your preferred lot now! Subject to final survey & title; 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

See you all at the A and P show this Saturday. We will have the marquee set up, come and grab a seat in the shade to watch the Grand Parade. We would also love to chat property! Asking $750,000

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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. 3

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CLOSE TO TOWN & SCHOOL This lovely home is within convenient reach to the local schools & Rototai Beach. Just imagine how easy your daily routine will be. The kitchen area is warm & sunny, with a separate lounge. Come along to my open home on Sunday. 3

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Sharon McConnon Sales Manager 027 525 8255

Paul McConnon Salesperson 027 504 2872

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Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

12 Beach Road, COLLINGWOOD

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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