Last Friday’s Community Light Festival drew a large crowd to Tākaka’s Junction Green for a feast of music, light, fire, and dance.
The mid-winter party started in the afternoon, with youngsters enjoying the free entertainment; queues soon formed for Tess the Clown’s balloon twisting, while others, including Jude Molloy (8), had their faces painted by Hahna Read and Ananda Knowles. Some created their own entertainment, drawing with chalks on the pavement “canvas” at the front edge of the green.
As day turned to dusk, and dusk turned to darkness, the temperature dropped rapidly, but festivalgoers kept out the cold with soup, hot drinks, and tasty takeaways. Many also warmed up by dancing to live music from local artists alanjahjah, Golden Bay Ukelele Group, Mihi and TR, and The Forge.
After The Forge left the stage following their set of 70s and 80s “bangers”, the event
organiser, arts worker Claire French, picked up the microphone and thanked everyone who had contributed to the event.
Attention then turned to the far end of the green where a large back-projection screen had been installed for Dance Collective Mohua’s (DCM) shadow projection dance performance, The Light Fantastic. Moving as jet-black silhouettes on the vivid and everchanging coloured screens, the young, wellchoreographed dancers created a magical story of life, love, community, animals, a giant tree, and a lizard named Goodzilla.
DCM’s show was a hard act to follow, but Claire and her fellow fire dancers pulled it off. The crowd, in anticipation, gathered in a tight arc in front of the performance area, eager to get a good view. When the projectors dimmed, and the first flames lit up the darkness, all eyes turned to the performers who put on a spectacular 20-minute routine full of flaming rings, burning torches, and even a fiery whip.
When the show closed and the fire went out, the crowd slowly dispersed, some moving on to the after-party at Roots Bar, while others headed for home. Those who took a route along Commercial Street were able to prolong the vibe with many of the shop windows glowing with festive lights and art installations.
Reflecting on the event, on Tuesday, Claire was clearly happy with the way it had turned out. “I was pretty stoked how it went; everybody had a good time.” She was quick to acknowledge the support that had made the festival a success. “A big thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, and artists – a lot of people got behind it this year.”
For anyone who missed the fire show, or would like to see it again, Claire has some good news. “We’re hoping to do it again in September. It took 10 weeks of rehearsals so it’s a shame to do it just once.”
More photos on pages 12 and 13
In an update released to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) last week, Siren Gold stated that, as part of its “maiden drilling program”, four diamond drillholes had been sunk at Anvil West (1.5km east of the Main Zone) from two sites on the Cobb Valley Road. At the same time, the company reported it had carried out ionic leach soil surveys and Lidar topography analysis across a wider area.
To date, assays have only been completed on Sam’s Creek Diamond Drill Hole (SCDDH)104 and SCDDH105. The results indicate a gold content of 0.54-1.9 grams per tonne (g/t), significantly lower grade than the Main Zone figure of 2.8g/t. Assay results for SCDDH106 and SCDDH107 are expected to follow.
Although there is no exact definition of what is considered as high- or low-grade ore, for underground mining, the World Gold Council defines 8-10g/t as “highquality”, and 1-4g/t as “low-quality”. Using these guidelines, the resource at Sam’s Creek is clearly of low quality.
Nevertheless, in his ASX statement, Siren Gold managing director and CEO Victor Rajasooriar said the latest findings suggested that the initial resource estimate of 824koz of gold could be conservative. “These results continue to demonstrate the significant potential for a multi-millionounce project at Sam’s Creek...”
Providing such updates is an obligation under The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, aka “The JORC Code” – a professional code of practice that sets minimum standards for public reporting of minerals exploration results, mineral resources, and ore reserves. It was first introduced in 1989 to provide investors with confidence by preventing unscrupulous companies from overstating the value of a resource or publishing other misleading information.
Siren Gold’s Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2023 identifies the status of Sam’s Creek resource as being predominantly “inferred”, ie characterised by a relatively low level of geological knowledge and confidence – and a long way from being “measured” and/or classified as a “reserve” (see graphic on page 3). To progress through the hierarchy will require further significant and expensive drilling, as well as the inclusion of all the economic, environmental, and...
Continued on page 3
JO RICHARDS
In her element: festival organiser Claire French performs in the spectacular fire show on Tākaka's Junction Green last Friday evening. Photo: Jo Richards.
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Siren's golden gambit
Continued from page 1 ...social aspects of a mining operation – the so-called “modifying factors”. With an estimated ball-park cost of around several hundred million dollars to set up a viable mining operation, it begs the question of how a company, which, according to its financial statements, has an asset value of less than $20m (most of which are non-current assets), and has only been able to raise money from the issue of its shares, will be able to fund such a costly project. Mining gold or milking shareholders?
This in turn has led to questions about the underlying purpose of Siren Gold’s activities. From information provided in the company’s Annual Reports 2020-2023, over the four years since its flotation on the ASX, the company has incurred a cumulative operating loss of over AU$6.5m. During that same period, it’s also reported that managing director Brian Rodan and technical director Paul Angus received total remuneration packages worth approximately AU$1m
Increasing level of geological knowledge and confidence
Exploration Results
Mineral Resources
Inferred
Indicated
Measured
Ore Reserves
Probable
Proved
Consideration of mining, processing, metallurgical, infrastructure, economic, marketing, legal, environment, social and government factors
(the “Modifying Factors”).
and AU$1.4m respectively.
Reporting General
In addition, all four directors were recently granted options on two million shares, exercisable at AU$0.15 per share on or before 22 December 2025. This gives them every incentive to boost the share price prior to the options’ expiry date.
at AU$0.087 but fell sharply the following day to AU$0.080 – a drop of around eight per cent. At the time of going to press the shares were sitting at AU$0.82.
13. Public Reports concerning a company’s Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves must include a description of the style and nature of the mineralisation.
14. A company must disclose all relevant information concerning Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves that could materially influence the economic value of those Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves to the company. A company must promptly report any material changes in its Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves.
Siren Gold’s share price history reveals a volatile and increasingly diluted stock: a couple of months after flotation, the shares traded at AU$0.815, but it’s been a downward trend since December 2020, hitting an all-time low of AU$0.046 in December 2023. The day before the recent ASX announcement, the shares were sitting
Share price aside, last week’s ASX announcement makes it clear that, depending on the assay results for SCDDH106 and SCDDH107, a further drilling operation will be carried out as the company continues to focus on expanding its gold inventory at the Cobb Valley site. “…We believe we have only scratched the surface at Sam’s Creek and look forward to unlocking the full potential with more exploration programs on these targets.”
15. Companies must review and publically report their Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves annually. The annual review date must be nominated by the Company in its Public Reports of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves and the effective date of each Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve statement must be shown. The Company must discuss any material changes to previously reported Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves at the time of publishing updated Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
16. Throughout the Code, if appropriate, ‘quality’ may be substituted for ‘grade’ and ‘volume’ may be substituted for ‘tonnage’. (Refer to Appendix 1 Generic Terms and Equivalents.)
NEWS IN BRIEF
17. It is recognised that it is common practice for a company to comment on and discuss its exploration in terms of target size and type. However, any such comment in a Public Report must comply with the following requirements.
Orienteering event fundraising
Nelson Orienteering Club's King's Birthday Weekend event in Golden Bay was a roaring success, providing competitors from around the country and Australia with challenging courses – and even the weather played its part.
An Exploration Target is a statement or estimate of the exploration potential of a mineral deposit in a defined geological setting where the statement or estimate, quoted as a range of tonnes and a range of grade (or quality), relates to mineralisation for which there has been insufficient exploration to estimate a Mineral Resource.
Feedback suggests that many local businesses had a welcome income boost with several providing vouchers and discounts.
Any such information relating to an Exploration Target must be expressed so that it cannot be misrepresented or misconstrued as an estimate of a Mineral Resource or Ore Reserve. The terms Resource or Reserve must not be used in this context. In any statement referring to potential quantity and grade of the target, these must both be expressed as ranges and must include:
Collingwood Area School had a refreshments stall at Kaihoka, while the Golden Bay High School football teams had a stall at the sprint event in Tākaka. Although the figures are yet to be finalised, a total of over $3,000 has been raised.
At the suggestion of the Wyllie and Ferguson families, whose land hosted the event at Kaihoka, money was also raised by the orienteering community for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust. Donations from competitors, individuals, the club itself, plus the proceeds from the sales of t-shirts (Trailblaze) and maps (NewTopo), and the generosity of the Wyllie family, resulted in a grand total of $3,500 being raised.
Figure 1 General relationship between Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.
Jules, Ashleigh, Hannah and Anita Ferguson and Joyce Wyllie receive a $3,500 cheque on behalf of the Helicopter Trust, from local orienteer Richard English. Photo: Submitted.
LETTERS
Toxic mine waste
Two more points about Siren's mining application.
The first is that, unlike some other toxins, there is no way to eliminate arsenic from the body. Arsenic can gather gradually until you die from a lethal accumulation.
The second is that other toxins trucked away from other mines have contaminated the roads they've used over the years. A cadmium mine west of the Rockies in the USA is an example of this. So Siren's idea of doing that with arsenic isn't a safe solution. I suspect they know that as they are an experienced company.
And what of the health of the truck drivers?
This whole idea of opening the mine at Sam's Creek is totally irresponsible.
Karen Brookes
Sarcoma Awareness Month
July is worldwide Sarcoma Awareness Month.
Sarcoma is a rare form of cancer, still considered to be the forgotten cancer. Unfortunately because of this it's often not detected early. It can occur in people of all ages, from young children to adults.
Be alert to any deep lump or bump, anywhere in your body, whether or not it hurts. If you feel something is wrong don't stop asking questions. If concerned seek medical attention.
For me, it was a visit to the Molemap specialist Jenny Wong. She asked would I like to make an appointment to visit the radiology department. That appointment was made for the next working day. Awareness and education can help save lives.
Jenny Haldane
Undermining land values
Paul Angus from Siren Gold told us the other week that they’d probably remove 95 per cent of the sulphides. Thus, we’d only be left with five per cent of the nasty stuff, which equates to some 3700 tonnes of highly toxic arsenic to be stored in some waste heap somewhere in Upper Tākaka.
I suggest that the first who will experience an impact from a mine at Sam's Creek are the farmers in the Tākaka Valley. Those reliant on access to safe water will see their land devalued with the future risk of arsenic leaching into the aquifer from where they extract their water. Once there’s a risk of arsenic pollution in the future, any land purchaser would want to see a discount. The economic gains for some get balanced against the losses of others, and our farmers will feel that first.
Axel Downard-Wilke
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Sustainable Farm Tour
On Tuesday 28 May, as part of Climate Action Month, Mohua 2042 Trust in collaboration with Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre (SLC) held a Sustainable Farm Tour.
Around 30 people jumped on a bus (and EV car due to popularity) and visited three farms doing their bit towards sustainability of the environment, community, and their business.
First stop was the qigong centre Ren Xue Farm in Onekakā, just after the Mussel Inn. Steve Lee manages the farm, previously the Bennett's dairy farm. With modified pākihi soil, improving soil fertility is a priority, explained Steve, with mineral applications as recommended by soil consultant Findal Proebst. Now they run some beef cattle on most pastures, but not over the wetter winter months. Pastures are being renewed with more diverse species using a roller drill rather than using cultivation or glyphosate. Riparian plantings have been expanded to better support the waterways. This is supported by having Meret Weiss of OK Grow shift her business operation on site to the old dairy sheds. Extensive fruit plantings include a large “house orchard”, and over a hill there is a subtropical planting with avocados, cherimoyas, and nut trees, established with help from permaculture consultant Dieter Proebst. "Diversity and community are very important to the centre," explains Steve, "and there’s lots more planned, including working with Golden Bay Cycleway Trust and establishing a community vegetable garden.”
Next stop was the SLC for a healthy organic lunch. Once fed, we then visited the Packard’s dairy farm, with Wayne and Nicky Packard sharing their story. With 78 hectares milking platform and 10 hectares in regenerative (regen) mixed species, they run 210 Jersey cows with no synthetic fertiliser or nitrogen fertiliser at all, following the Kinsey-Albrecht mineral balancing method. Cows get only mixed pasture species and their own baleage and perform as well as anyone else. They have moved away from using glyphosate and instead use hard grazing and direct drilling to renew pasture with mixed species. Regen grazing rotations are now up to 40 days before the cows return to feed, allowing time for the soil biology to thrive. Now the mixed pastures are renewing themselves as they can re-seed. A big indicator that the system is working better as a result of changing the soil fertility system 14 years ago, is that topsoil has increased from 200mm to 500mm deep and earthworm
numbers are up to 50 per spade square. In addition, “We are now making savings on fertiliser inputs and improved animal health,” says Nicky. She is also very passionate about adding biological inputs to enhance the farm, like AgriSea liquid fertiliser. They have also diversified production by growing wheat for Bacca Bakery over the past few years. And, after some adjustments, they are growing good quantities of quality wheat as an interesting sideline venture and community service. Last stop was in Clifton to the Ellis Creek Farm (where the old Ellis Winery was). This family farm has been owned by the Thorpe’s since 1938, historically running sheep and beef. They have, over the years, diversified production to sustain themselves. They run Angus lowline beef cattle and Romney sheep cross on their mostly hilly land and neighbouring leased paddocks. Following the Kinsey-Albrecht remineralisation system helps maintain good soil fertility. Instead of sending their animals to Cheviot to process, they now have their own registered licenced mobile abattoir. They kill the animals on site and work with local butcheress Georgie Moleta who processes their meat. Offal is integrated into the soil for vegetable production and any remaining scraps and bones are composted on site, mixed with chipped trees they cull from the pastures. This is then fed to the avocado orchard, supporting avocado quality and supply. Recently, they expanded into egg production with a couple-hundred Hyline chickens producing eggs for the local market. Chip is also added to their yard, which gets regularly changed and mulched under the avocados and tamarillos. Future plans include having the butchery on-farm and producing nutritious bone broth for sale.
Feedback was positive. James Samuel responded, “The tour was a great opportunity to get up close and personal with three farms and the farmers running them. A chance to see how each of them are approaching the very real challenges of farming while simultaneously investing time and resources into regenerative practices, to build healthy soil and nourishing food.”
Tour organiser Debbie Pearson concluded by saying, “I’d like to thank the amazing farmers who so generously shared their farms and stories with us, and to give a big vote of thanks to our funders – TDC [Tasman District Council], Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, and Mohua 2042 via the Wellbeing protocol.” Overall, a very informative and inspiring experience enjoyed by all, even the bus driver.
SOL MORGAN
Ren Xue farm manager Steve Lee talking about the developments so far and future plans. Photo: Sol Morgan.
The tour group checking out mixed pasture species at Wayne and Nicky Packard's farm. Photo: Sol Morgan.
Creating a connection to nature
A registered teacher and support person will be offering a space on Mondays for children aged four to seven years old, at the Anglican Church Hall in Tākaka.
The aim is to have a space for children to discover, create, imagine, and build through games, craft, music, and play, in a super collaborative environment. A minibus hire has been organised to go on explorations and adventures in the outdoor
environment. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend, however a maximum of four adults per session is allowed. At the moment, one day per week is offered with the intention to add two other days, starting on Monday 22 July. A small koha contribution will be required. Be quick, as there will be a maximum of 10 children.
If you have any questions or would like to join, please get in touch at this email: nature.connection.gb@gmail.com.
Young orienteer makes national team
For the fourth consecutive year, local athlete Lani Murray has been selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Orienteering Team.
In late September, the 16-year-old will be lacing her sneakers in Armadale, Australia, to take on “about 150 – mainly New Zealand and Australian athletes in the Senior Women’s category”. Says her mother, Fleur Murray, “Lani has been orienteering since before she could tie her shoelaces. She was four when she got started and was renowned [on the orienteering circuit] as running in a pleated skirt with purple hat and still winning.”
To trial for the team, Lani competed at the King’s Birthday Orienteering Weekend (held recently in Golden Bay). With the team selection process unclear to those looking to gain a placement, Lani first discovered she had made the team via Facebook.
The New Zealand team will compete in two events in Armadale, the Australian Orienteering Championships and the Australian Secondary School Championships. The format
requires each athlete to compete in the sprint, middle, long, and relay events. Lani says, “My favourite of the events is the middle distance because it is the most technical. You have to read the map and it’s much harder to be precise. The course often comprises more intricate features.”
Lani’s training regime comprises football and basketball and will soon be extended to include more running. The lead-up to the September competition will be predominantly self-directed training as there are very few accessible local events. Last year, Lani won two second placements and one third placement, but is tempering her expectations this year as she will be competing in an age category with older athletes.
Lani enjoys orienteering “because my mistakes are my own, I don’t have the pressure of whole team relying on me for my navigation. I like the solo aspect and meeting new people like me from all over the country.”
Lani’s goal for 2025 is to gain selection to represent New Zealand in the European Youth Orienteering Championships, held in the Czech Republic.
Lani Murray at the recent King's Birthday weekend orienteering competition. Photo: Rosa Volz.
Kids deliver high calibre speeches
Golden Bay’s primary schools’ speech competitions took place across two days at Tākaka Memorial Library last week. Years 3-6 winners (first, second, and third placings) from Central Tākaka School (CTS), Tākaka Primary School (TPS), Motupipi Primary School (MPS), and Collingwood Area School (CAS) competed.
Hosting the event for the fourteenth time, CTS provided generous morning teas for participants and audience. Acting as emcee, principal Steve McLean opened each morning with a karakia that the children joined him in.
Steve introduced each student in turn as they stood up to give their speech, following up with positive comments on their content and delivery.
Judges on the first day were Jan Stark, head of English at Golden Bay High School, and previous branch librarian Tish Potter. On day two, for Years 5-6, GBHS English teacher Venini Tindling joined Tish.
All three judges were amazed by the calibre of speeches from each age group.
Jan addressed the audience of Years 3-4 students and supporters, saying “I was very impressed with how you gave your speech to your audience." She praised them for all standing to speak, and for creating good structure with a "...beginning, middle and end – so I knew what you were talking about”.
Thanking Jan, Steve acknowledged all sponsors, especially Johnny Ritchie Plumbing who also donated the winner’s cup. Other sponsors were Trash Palace, Nelson Building Society, and First National. Special mention went to Belinda Barnes, “who is liaison person, organising the sponsorship”.
Belinda credited the event’s original instigators. “Elizabeth Batten and Elizabeth Warren wanted to acknowledge a different kind of academic ability...their passion being English.” She went on to say, “I stay involved to keep their memories alive...Matariki is the time to acknowledge people gone before us.”
Day two, the Year 5 and 6 students strutted their stuff. As Steve stated, “I feel like the standard gets better every year.”
Tish summed up her experience in one word, “Gobsmacked.”
Venini addressed the students, “Your confidence is unbelievable...I cannot wait for you to join us in high school.”
Wrapping up yet another year of star speechmakers, Steve thanked all those involved, including library staff, CTS parents for their baking, CTS administrator Sunneva Stocker for her hard work, and again, all sponsors.
RESULTS FROM PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPEECH COMPETITION
Year 3. Winner: Poppy Port - TPS - Top Rocks. 2nd: Phoebe Ashby - CTS - Gold mining. 3rd - Eve Miller - MPS -Why we should have a kitten. Highly Commended: Bailey Strange - TPS - Running.
Year 4. Winner: Danni McLean - CTS - Pets. 2nd: Ziv Ezroni - MPS - The Titanic. 3rd - Leopold Koch - TPS - Aorere Goldfields. Highly Commended: Maia KraalMPS - Stop being cruel to animals.
Year 5. Winner: Louis Harris - CTS - Skateboarding and scootering. 2nd: Kahu Lynch - TPS - One Piece vs Marvel. 3rd: Temulen Enkhnasan - CTS - Space. Highly Commended: Isla Wilson - TPS - Shackleton.
Year 6. Winner: Tim Sowman - CTS - Wombats. 2nd: Millie Bryant-MurrayCTS - Memory. 3rd: Isla Jessep - CAS - Barbie, good or bad? Highly Commended - Lucinda Blackett - TPS - Why sharks aren’t to be feared. Marlee Brink - MPS - Preventing cruelty to animals.
Overall winner of this year's interschool speech competition, Louis Harris from Central Tākaka School. Photo: Ronnie Short.
RONNIE SHORT
Year 4 speech competition winners: from left, Maia Kraal, Motupipi School (Highly Commended); Leopold Koch, Tākaka Primary (3rd); Ziv Estonia, Motupipi School (2nd); Danni McLean, Central Tākaka School (1st). Photo: Ronnie Short.
Pest watch Golden Bay – brought to you by Tasman District Council
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be outlining some of the key weeds and pests that we’re trying to keep tabs on in Golden Bay as well as highlighting landowners responsibilities regarding them under Tasman’s Regional Pest Management Plan.
Woolly Nightshade (Solanum mauritianum)
Woolly nightshade is an invasive pest plant from South America. It is a shrub or small tree with a strong capsicum-like smell. Woolly nightshade is named for the distinctive dusty hairs that cover the leaves and stems. These fine hairs are released when the plant is disturbed, and can irritate skin and the respiratory tract. It is also known as tobacco weed, for the tobacco-like leaf shape.
The plant produces purple flowers, followed by dense clusters of 1cm wide berries that ripen from green to yellow. Berries are consumed (and the seed subsequently spread) by birds. This pest grows quickly and can form dense tall stands. It is allelopathic, meaning it prevents other plant species from germinating near it by producing toxins that poison the soil.
This unpleasant weed is widespread in Tasman, but in Golden Bay it’s still at relatively low levels. In our Regional Pest Management Plan, woolly nightshade is a Sustained Control pest in Golden Bay only. This means that occupiers in Golden Bay must control the weed before seeding every year. Biosecurity Officers recommend stump treating with Picloram gel, or foliar spray with 60ml Triclopyr and 10ml surfactant per 10L of spray. We also recommend a dust mask and long sleeves when dealing with big infestations.
If you have any questions regarding this pest plant, please contact the Tasman District Council Biosecurity team at: biosecurity@tasman.govt.nz
Catherine Swinn
“Buddy up with Bayleys!”
Do you have a community group that you belong to that you would like to support?
Bayleys have a ‘Buddy up with Bayleys’ programme that can earn your charities or community groups a donation of $500 for every successful sale concluded from your referrals and recommendations.
If you or someone you know is thinking about selling, simply refer that person to Catherine Swinn at Bayleys and nominate the charity or community group you would like to receive the donation.
Pop the jug on and Catherine will bring the Tim Tams!
RESULTS
GOLF
2 July. 5th Woods: C Gilbert 36. Closest to pin: C Gilbert.
6 July. Stableford: M Dixon 36, Greg Ryan 34, P Solly 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 N Moore, 4/13 G Rowe, 8/17 N Moore, 9/18 G Rowe. Twos: N Gardiner. Happy wanderer: L Quinn. Best gross: N Moore 76. BRIDGE
3 July. Tukurua Pairs Session 1. L Roberts/J Pemberton 62.73%; C Webster/J Cooper 58.18%; A Foreman/P Nelson 57.27%; C Jackson/J Kingston 57.27%. H/cap: L Roberts/J Pemberton 61.11%; A Foreman/P Nelson 56.73; C Webster/J Cooper 56.31%.
5 July. Rainbow Relaxed 1 Session 10. S Douglas 63.19%; A Bradnock 56.94%; Eleanor Bradshaw 55.56%. RUGBY
SPORTS COVERAGE
Final whistle for senior rugby season
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Last Saturday, saw the round-robin stage of Tasman Rugby’s Division 2 competition completed. Both of Golden Bay’s senior teams were supposed to be in action but a late default meant Collingwood were left without an opponent for their final home game.
Marist v Tākaka
It was a case of déjà vu for Tākaka, who, once again, took a very early advantage only to be undone by a late, late score in the dying minutes of the match.
Justin Davis opened the scoring for Tākaka with a try in the first minute. Riley Oakden converted to register the first of 14 points he would amass courtesy of his reliable right boot.
The home side responded with two converted tries in 14 minutes, but a Brady Richards try pegged them back, before Marist scored again on the stroke of half-time to move into a 21-14 lead.
Three minutes after the restart, Marist’s No 15 was yellow carded, Tākaka converted the penalty award, and the ding-dong battle resumed – and it didn’t let up until the final whistle blew.
Soon after, Marist increased their lead to 28-17 but that was it for the home side for some time as Tākaka stormed back into contention. In an “Oakden brothers” scoring spree, the comeback really got going in the 58th minute with a try from Chris Oakden, followed one from bother Alex five minutes later. Both were converted by sibling Riley. Brady Richards added a third on 76 minutes which, despite Marist scoring a try of their own, put his side into a 33- 39 lead.
Tākaka were now heading for a semi-final spot, but it’s never over until it’s over and, with just two minutes left to play, Marist ran in one final try which they converted to win by the narrowest of margins, and break Tākaka hearts.
Final score: Marist 40, Takaka 39.
The result means Tākaka finish the round-robin competition equal on points with Waimea Old Boys, but the latter sneak into fourth spot, and a semi-final, courtesy of their recent head-to head win.
Speaking to The GB Weekly on Tuesday, Tākaka coach Hamish Hills lamented another narrow loss – the third in successive matches. “We had our moments; we’d score but then kept giving points back.” Looking back on the campaign as a whole, Hamish remained upbeat. “It’s been a good season, we defended really well, we just need to perform better in the dying 20 minutes of the game.”
Collingwood v Nelson
Collingwood’s final game was scratched after Nelson defaulted, depriving the “Black and Gold” and their supporters the opportunity to enjoy an end of season celebration on their home ground.
The win by default left Collingwood in ninth position in the table, 10 points above Nelson and 14 points above bottom club Murchison.
As he reflected on their season on Tuesday, Collingwood coach Graeme Miller said he couldn’t fault his squad’s attitude. “I was happy with the dedication to training and commitment of the core group.” Collingwood have suffered from injuries and absences during the season which has led to lean match-day squads. “We’ve only had about 16-18 [players] per game,” said Graeme, who appreciates that it is a wider problem for the sport. “Country rugby seems to be struggling in most places.”
On balance, however, he said his team have had a positive campaign. “We’ve enjoyed our season – we’ve had some good games and good wins.”
JO RICHARDS
Tākaka in action against Marist at Tahunanui last Saturday. Photos: Supplied.
Tākaka recycle the ball to start another attack.
Nail-biting matches at netball finals
SUBMITTED
Golden Bay Netball Club held its senior finals and prizegiving at Tākaka's Rec Centre last Saturday.
During the course of the evening, deciding matches were played in each of the three senior categories.
Years 7 and 8: The Stingers from Collingwood Area School have been undefeated all season in the local Years 7 and 8 competition, as well as playing in Motueka on Saturdays. The Minions from Golden Bay High School (GBHS) were unable to provide a full team, so they called on the other team, Golden Girls, to help with players. But even the combined strengths of the two teams were no match for the well-drilled, strongly connected team of the Stingers.
B Grade: This was a hotly contested game, with some amazing play by both teams. The first quarter ended with Balls Up in the lead by one goal; at half-time, Girls with Attitude were ahead by three goals. The third quarter, which can normally determine the outcome of the game, was another hotly contested quarter with both teams still very much vying for the win. Only four goals difference to the Girls with Attitude but it was the final quarter that cemented the Girls' win. The many years of players’ strong connections was just not something that the Balls Up were able to overcome.
A Grade: This was the game that many were talking about. NBS went into the game undefeated all season, having clocked up many points against all the teams throughout the two rounds. Collingwood Tavern were seen as the underdogs leading into the match, but they didn't let this affect them in any way. They came into the game on fire, taking the lead by six goals in the first quarter. During the second and third quarters, NBS seemed to get back into their groove, even after goal defence Jaimie Bruning had to leave the court due to a suspected Achilles injury. They were more evenly matched quarters, but the Tavern ladies were still playing good solid netball to be six goals ahead at the three-quarter break. NBS were not going to let them have it easy. They turned up the heat and piled on the pressure to bring the game to a draw with two minutes to go – the word “overtime” was on many people’s minds but in the end, Collingwood Tavern were able to sink one last goal to take the win in the dying seconds.
A huge thanks needs to be given to all our committee members, umpires, volunteers, team coaches, team managers, players, parents, and supporters. It is the help from many that helps community sport succeed.
The next event on the GB Netball Club calendar is the Golden Bay/Motueka Fixture on Sunday 28 July in Motueka, where the club is looking to take six teams over to play: Years 7 and 8s, U14s, U16s, U18s, Seniors, and Men’s.
The Stingers from Collingwood Area School. Photos: Submitted.
Winners of the B Grade: Girls with Attitude.
Light Festival burns bright
Moving as jet-black silhouettes on vivid coloured screens, the young dancers created a magical story of life, love, community, animals, a giant tree, and a lizard named Goodzilla. Photos: Jo Richards.
Mihi performs on the live stage.
Tess the Clown's balloon twisting was popular with the youngsters.
Jade Molloy has her face painted by Ananda Knowles. The fire show opened with youth peformers showing their skills.
The fascination of bubbles.
Light Festival burns bright
Performers wield their flaming batons in the 20-minute fire show.
Maureen Pugh MP for West Coast-Tasman
A projected image shown at the end of the Light Fantastic.
We have ignition: Launching a sky lantern.
The dancers were constantly in motion, and full of expression as their tale unfolded.
RAINFALL
JUNE 2024
Rainfall Raindays Heaviest fall
Te Hapu 190mm 10 56mm on the 22nd
Kaihoka 225mm 14 53mm on the 22nd
PŌhara 261mm 9 72mm on the 22nd
Onekaka 289mm 12 70mm on the 9th
Rototai 294mm 11 65mm on the 9th
Glenview Rd 304mm 13 93mm on the 9th
Ligar/Tata 307mm 13 87mm on the 22nd
Collingwood 369mm 17 104mm on the 14th
Puramahoi 382mm 13 100mm on the 9th
Bainham 438mm 12 117mm on the 9th
Hamama 491mm 11 175mm on the 10th
PEST TRAPPING
MAY
Former AB manager shares life lessons
JOYCE WYLLIE
The Rural Service Centre (RSC) hosts a dinner for staff and club members every two years.
This time, 120 people gathered at the Collingwood Memorial Hall for an excellent meal, followed by guest speaker Darren Shand.
Jeff Riordan, RSC executive officer, introduced Darren as the “driving force behind All Black culture and leadership”. After 20 years of managing the All Blacks with a 76.77 per cent success rate in games, Darren now supports “winning teams” in businesses by creating effective leaders and more efficient environments. Growing up around Hawkes Bay orchards, he now works with Nike, Adidas, and Coca-Cola, as well as inspiring rural teams on farms and in business.
Darren, discussing “the landscape of leadership”, used entertaining and useful examples from All Black (AB) culture and experience:
• Strive to be the best while understanding the people you work with. All AB captains were different, so “don’t tell, but sell what to do”.
Accept that things will evolve unpredictably, and the game rarely follows the plan.
• Be ready for crucial moments when everything you’ve worked for comes down to one thing.
• Life is not fair, but growth can come from that.
• Focus on what you can control and “live above the line”. Take personal responsibility and be mutually accountable, leading to positive change. “Below the line” is blame, excuses, denial, and avoidance – no changes happen there.
An AB saying is, “The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.” Be on time, hold each other accountable, and address issues that don’t meet your culture’s standards. As a leader, the standard you set is the standard you expect. Darren shared life lessons about dealing with adversity. As a team manager, he spent lonely times in hotels, balancing commercial delivery without compromising the team. His advice was to never be afraid to ask for help, seek those better than yourself, and listen to understand. He emphasised seeing the world through others’ eyes and putting yourself in their shoes. His perspective changed when visiting the overcrowded homes of some AB members in South Auckland. He advises “disconnecting to connect” and engaging with people, such as by facing them rather than a computer screen. Darren highlighted two key things for team culture: showing vulnerability and empathy, especially under pressure. He stressed “connection before correction” and “commend then recommend”. Be curious, not critical, and use openers like “I’m interested to know…”. Self-reflection is crucial – every day, ask yourself, “What can I change? What
can I do better?” Resilience is not something we own but can exhibit, becoming “pieces of gold, silver, or bronze”. He spoke about “walking toward pressure” as a friend, not a foe. For example, some ABs learnt Afrikaans to understand line-out calls and rattle the Springboks.
In his closing comments, Darren advised that whether it’s your team or community, “the answer lies within as there is the power of many, not one”. Building culture and legacy together is key. Since rugby turned professional in 1996, the ABs have had 80 per cent success, making people want to be part of it, wear the jersey, and join the haka. On special occasions, players wear the jersey from their original club.
During question time, Darren explained how AB culture handles bad days – like non-inclusion in the squad or injury –with the motto, “‘We’ is more important than ‘me’”. Even with 80 per cent success, 20 per cent growth is still possible. Coping with conflict involves recognising talent over character and fostering an environment of trust, leading to “courageous conversations” as “better people make better ABs”. Highperformance teams need clarity and focus, as “a good company knows many good things, but a great company focuses on two critical things”. Darren’s final words were that “teams need individuals and individuals need teams”.
RSC chairman Brendan Richards concluded the evening by thanking Darren for “making the world a better place”, appreciating the RSC staff for “being good people doing good things”, and thanking RSC members for being part of a club that started in 1952 and is now a trusted business in Golden Bay. Every year, RSC gives money through their community fund, supporting the local farming community – a good example of Darren’s message that the community needs the RSC, and the RSC needs the community.
Rural Service Centre staff, and organisers of the evening, Emma Harwood and Jeff Riordan, flank guest speaker, and former All Blacks manager, Darren Shand. Photo: Supplied.
Rural Women bring cheer to farmers
Sometimes farming does feel isolated, especially when dealing with hard times. Golden Bay's north-west coastal region experienced a very dry autumn, with records showing autumn rainfall was 500mm less than previous year. Usually, these months are best grass-growing season but not this year. Paddocks didn't burn off, but it was a "green drought". Creeks and dams dried up and one farmer bought truckloads of water for stock. It has been a worrying time for many farmers
in different areas across the top of the South Island. Rural Women are a group who support rural people in many ways. Even they could not make it rain, but they have delivered gifts of fruit cakes and tea to affected farmers with a card saying, "We understand it has been a difficult season and we just want to let you know that others do care." These have been much appreciated, with responses such as, "I'm stoked to get this”, “Sure has been challenging, I am very grateful", and "What a thoughtful gift".
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PLANNED MAINTENANCE WORK AFFECTING THE POWER SUPPLY TO GOLDEN BAY DURING JULY 2024
SUNDAY 21 JULY 2024
9:00AM – 4:00PM
If we need to postpone either shutdown due to weather or an unforeseen circumstance, the alternate date is Sunday 28 July.
PREPARING FOR THE OUTAGE
1. If a member of your household is medically dependent on electricity, you should contact your medical provider for advice.
2. Store enough drinking water from wells before the power goes off.
3. If required, fill your car with petrol or charge your vehicle the night before.
4. Please turn off stoves and heaters, and all sensitive electronic equipment before the shutdown, and ensure that they remain turned off until the power is restored.
5. For your protection, treat all lines, electrical installations and wiring as live during the shutdown.
WHY IS THE POWER GOING OFF
Network Tasman’s contractors will be carrying out essential maintenance on the high voltage transmission lines that provide power to Golden Bay and on the high voltage distribution lines that provide power to the substation at Takaka. Network Tasman will also carry out localised maintenance on the distribution network while the lines are out of service.
WHERE IS THE POWER GOING OFF
21 JULY: This outage will affect most areas east of Puramahoi with the exception of customers in Upper Takaka and the top end of the Takaka Valley who will not be affected by the outage.
GENERATOR SUPPLY
To benefit the greater community during both outages Network Tasman will supply much of the Takaka commercial district with the use of a portable generator. Some residential customers in Takaka will also benefit from the generator.
OUTAGE NOTIFICATION
Customers will be notified by their electricity retailer for each outage that will affect them.
Customers who will be supplied by the generator will be notified by their electricity retailer of a short interruption to power at around 4:00pm to reconnect to the grid supply.
Network Tasman acknowledges the disruption this outage will cause and regrets the impact on residents, businesses, and visitors. If you have questions or concerns please contact Network Tasman on 0800 508 098 or info@networktasman.co.nz
If we are unable to resolve a complaint to your satisfaction, Utilities Disputes is a free to use and independent service for resolving complaints about utilities companies. Freephone 0800 22 33 40 • Freefax 0800 22 33 47 • Freepost 192682 www.udl.co.nz • info@udl.co.nz
JOYCE WYLLIE
Tea and cake from Rural Women ready for delivery to local farmers. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
AGM NOTICES
PURAMAHOI Hall AGM, Friday 12 July, 7pm at the Puramahoi Hall. Queries to Brian Nesbit ph 027 556 0686. GOLDEN Bay Contract Bridge Club Inc AGM at the Rec Centre, 7pm, Wednesday 14 August.
ONETAHUA Waka Ama Club AGM, Wednesday 14 August at 7pm, Golden Bay Community Centre, 88 Commercial St, Tākaka. Nominations for committee are called for to: onetahuawaka@gmail.com by 31 July.
AORERE (Rockville) Hall AGM, Tuesday 23 July, 4.30pm at the hall. All welcome.
RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei
ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free if emailed to admin@ gbweekly.co.nz
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome.
GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>
BAINHAM RURAL WOMEN WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK to be used in our 90th commemorative media and calendar projects. The calendar depicts “a rural slice of life” – the fabric of rural Bainham. Send memories, photos and messages to ruhanewey@outlook.co.nz. NB: Bainham Community Photo at Langford Store, Saturday 20 July at 2pm – followed by cuppa tea and cake at Bainham Hall.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.
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Become a “fundraising champion” W orkshop
A practical workshop based on actual scenarios and outcomes Despite fees & establishment, organisations need to fundraise to exist, develop, grow & sustain. This workshop series aims to educate, enable and empower you to fundraising success. Registration & further info Ph Fiona on 027 232 2213 or email ruhanewey@outlook.co.nz
CRANIOSACRAL = realign. Heals nervous system, trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, physical injuries, immunity, anxiety, busy life. For overall body wellness. Ph Alvina for appointments 027 531 6426.
INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323.
MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639. Tākaka and Collingwood.
Deep Tissue • Sports • Relaxation Therapeutic • Trigger Point Therapy for Chronic Muscular Pain/Dysfunction
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HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
Manaaki Tangata
LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga FOUND. Spray tank lid, green plastic, 190mm diameter, Schutz, roadside Pōhara. Txt 027 861 1550.
TRADES AND SERVICES
/ Mahi a ratonga
Abel Tasman Accounting Limited Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz
ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com
ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.
ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.
ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.
BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.
CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.
CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman. Ph Ry South 022 513 3947.
CLEANER. AJ's Cleaning Services. Visit ajscleaning.co.nz for more information.
COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.
CURTAIN making, fabrics including velvets, linens, cottons, sheers, liners including sunteen, blockout and triplewoven, curtain tapes, buchram. Tracks in 10 colours, single or double. View the vast range window dressing products including blinds at Imagine designs next to Laser Electrical, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka.
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.
GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com HANDYMAN, maintenance, small building, carpentry, landscaping, chainsawing. Other jobs to be discussed. References provided. 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.
MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.
PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.
PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.
BLINDS, blinds, blinds by Luxaflex, "Beauty is in the detail". Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote. 96b Commercial St, Tākaka to view our blind stand and much more.
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.
PUPS, two boys. Mum is Parson Russell Terrier and Dad is Jack Russell/Schnauzer with a little Staffie. They will be broken coat. Ph 027 488 8770.
Dinner is Served by Goodness
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē
Eat, Enjoy
ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am-4pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz
COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.
COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday evening is dine-in curry night, 5pm-8pm. Ph 524 8194.
COURTYARD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open 7 days, 7am-5pm. Also, bookings for dinner. Ph 525 8681.
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, 7am4pm. Ph 525 8193.
MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open 5 days from 9am, weekend brunch 9-11am. Monday and Tuesday open from 3pm. Ph 525 7678. NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.
O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. THE WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7.30am-3pm daily.
TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA: open Saturday and Sunday during school holidays, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Updates on Facebook and Instagram. Ph 03 970 7934.
ZATORI. Open Saturday 13 July from 4pm. Veal and Vine Tasting Session, $25pp for five mini courses each matched with amazing wines. You can choose to stay on and order more of your favourite dish! To book please txt 022 548 3105 or email info@zatori.co.nz
GARAGE SALE
This Saturday, 13 July, from 10am at 408 East Takaka Road Women's and children's clothing, cot, highchair, music sound gear, some books, and general household items
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS
GOLDEN Bay Anglican Parish warmly invites you to join them on Sunday, 10am at Tākaka or 4.45pm at Collingwood (starting with a cuppa). Fellowship gatherings (fellowship, songs, prayer and bible study) held fortnightly, 14 and 28 July; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 7 and 21 July.
SACRED Heart Catholic faith community winter timetable: Mass, 4pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of month. All warmly welcome.
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship with Rev David Moynan. We also extend a warm welcome to join us for a Soup and Dessert Luncheon on Wednesday 24 July, 12 noon at the Tākaka Bowling Club rooms.
LATER EVENTS
SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON. St Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for a Soup and Dessert Luncheon, Wednesday 24 July, 12 noon at the Tākaka Bowling Club rooms.
BALFOLK WINTER BALL, Saturday 20 July from 6pm. Live music and old folk dances made new. Workshop to learn the dances 2.30–4pm. Potluck 5pm. New to Balfolk or experienced, all welcome. Koha appreciated. Kotinga Hall.
TĀ KAKA LIBRARY JIGSAW SWAP. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Monday 8 July – Saturday 20 July.
FRIDAY 12 JULY
PŌHARA HALL TWILIGHT MARKET, 5-7pm. See advert on next page for details.
LIVING IN WISDOM. Presentation/discussion with theosophist John Vorstermans. Sustainable Living Centre, 7pm, $2, all welcome.
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
SUNDAY 14 JULY
MOHUA REPAIR CAFÉ. 2-5pm at GB Community Hall by Mohua Social Services. Our first event!
COMMUNITY PUBLIC MEETING, SAM'S CREEK MINING: the potential threat to Tākaka Valley's drinking water and Waikoropupū Springs. Come and learn what is proposed and what the potential risks are. Come and be heard. 4.15pm at Golden Bay High School Hall.
MONDAY 15 JULY
BOARD GAMING AT GB COMMUNITY HALL. 5.30pm to 10pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.
BALFOLK DANCE WORKSHOP. Learn old folk dances made new, with live music. 1.30-3pm, Senior Citizens' Hall, Tākaka. Koha appreciated.
TUESDAY 16 JULY
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly. co.nz or phone us 027 525 8679.
WEDNESDAY 17 JULY
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 18 JULY
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
Mohua Repair
Cafe Sunday July 14th 2-5pm
GB Community Hall by Mohua Social Services
Drop-in with your broken goods, have a cup of tea with our volunteers, and save your item from the landfill.
If you’re interested in joining this movement, email mohuarepaircafe@gmail.com
Friday: Light winds, southeasterly about Farewell. Fine weather. Frosty at first.
Saturday: About Farewell easterlies with cloudy areas developing with perhaps a light shower. Elsewhere mainly fine. Frosts in sheltered areas.
Sunday: Light winds, easterly about Farewell. Cloudy at times northwest of Collingwood otherwise mainly fine weather with frosts in sheltered areas.
Monday: Northeasterlies gradually prevailing and freshening later. Cloud increasing with some rain likely from evening.
Tuesday: Northeasterlies soon dying away. Rain at first gradually becoming scattered.
Every Monday night at 7pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. All welcome.
Wed 17th AYA AND THE BUTTERFLY - A child’s journey back to happiness with puppetry, music and more. $10 tix @ undertheradar.
Thu 18th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Thu 25th DANIEL CHAMPAGNE - SOLD OUT!
AUGUST
Thu 1st QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Thu 15th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Thu 22nd ACID ON THE MICROPHONE,7.30pm. All welcome.
Sun 25th THE HOT POTATO BAND - 11-piece brass band extravaganza from Sydney. $35 tickets @ utr.
