The proposal to mine gold at Sam’s Creek was described as “absolutely insane” at a public meeting In Tākaka on Sunday evening.
The damning verdict was delivered by Upper Tākaka farmer Ivor Evans, one of six speakers to address an audience of over 150 people in Golden Bay High School hall.
He wasn’t the only one scathing about Australian mining company Siren Gold’s application made under the Fast-track Approvals Bill. During the two-hour meeting, several presentations and a subsequent question and answer session revealed the potential catastrophic impact on the environment and human health from the mining operation.
Facilitator Debbie Pearson began the meeting by pointing out that the focus was on ensuring the water in the Tākaka Valley remained healthy, before noting the mining company’s refusal to engage with the Golden Bay community. “Why isn’t Siren Gold here? They have made it clear they will not be attending any public meetings.”
A series of three technical talks opened with Andrew Yuill’s overview of the Tākaka Valley aquifer system, and its “unique” stygofauna that produces the ultra-clear water of Te Waikoropupū Springs. This fragile ecosystem, he said, would be threatened by the toxic tailings from “the arsenic mine” waste tip, most likely situated in Upper Tākaka. “If tailings leak, then they will poison the river.”
He explained that mine applications would normally be considered under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and, either consented with conditions, or rejected. But the Fast-track Approvals Bill would override the RMA – including the Water Conservation Order (WCO), designed to protect the springs.
Former chemical engineer Julie Downard followed, with a presentation about the impacts of the processing operation and the long-term risks to water, land, and people from the resultant toxic waste. First, she criticised the lack of detail and clarity provided by Siren Gold technical director Paul Angus regarding his company’s intentions, and his subsequent reticence to respond to community concerns.
“We put questions to Paul Angus but he wasn’t keen to answer them.”
Julie explained that, in order to extract the gold from the ore, the rock must first be crushed to a fine powder – a noisy operation that emits “116 decibels” from the crusher which runs “24/7”. The resultant dust, she said, “is highly toxic to touch and inhale.”
In the next stage of the process, several reagents, including toxic chemicals, are added to the powdered ore to “froth it up”. The surface foam, containing most of the gold, arsenic, and lead, will then be dried to form a “filter cake”, which Siren has indicated will be exported through Port Tarakohe to an overseas location for further processing using cyanide. The unwanted residue, containing thousands of tonnes of arsenic, is likely to remain on site in Upper Tākaka where it will pose a serious long-term risk.
Julie described the mechanisms by which waste arsenic could escape into the environment – including wind-driven transport of dust, leaching from acidified...
A consultation with a local GP could soon cost more as a result of chronic underfunding, warns the region's primary healthcare provider.
Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) is consulting general practices in the Nelson Tasman region about the government’s current funding offer for primary healthcare.
On 20 June, a 20-day consultation opened for primary health organisations (PHOs) to make submissions after PHO membership body General Practice NZ (GPNZ) rejected a funding proposal from Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora (HNZ).
HNZ has an obligation to provide reasonable increases through the PHO Services Agreement Amendment Protocol (PSAAP). During PSAAP discussions with HNZ last week, NBPH voiced significant concerns about the proposed funding changes – a mix of nil increases, small increases and variations to the agreement.
Two weeks ago NBPH chief executive Sara Shaughnessy invited GP practices in the region to give their feedback on the proposal. Collated, this feedback will inform NBPH’s submission to HNZ.
Sara says that it is critical that practices are aware of, and understand, the potential implications of the proposed funding increase of just four per cent.
She says it’s also important that New Zealanders are aware about what will happen if funding is not increased to 14 per cent, as advised by independent analysts in the 2022 Sapere Report commissioned by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. This widely-accepted advice has never been actioned, with an average of three per cent increase each year since 2020.
Sara explains that the ongoing chronic underfunding of primary health puts GP practice managers in an impossible situation; without adequate funding to maintain their level of services and staffing, practices will be forced to increase patient fees.
“The doctors, nurses, practice managers and other frontline healthcare workers I have heard from in the past few days are really worried about the implications for their patients, and their staff,” Sara says.
“We know that GP fees are top of mind for so many people and it’s a tough time of year to be facing higher fees.
“Is the government comfortable with putting doctors and nurses in the position of raising fees so they can stay open and...
Kevin Moran addresses the audience at last Sunday's public meeting in Tākaka to discuss the proposed gold mine at Sam's Creek. Photo: Jo Richards.
A Day for Young Children
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, 10am-3pm.
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
Risk of hike in GP fees
...staffed? Medical care needs to be accessible when people need it – our primary health teams do everything they can to make healthcare accessible and here we have a new barrier threatening to undermine this.
“The solution, as far as Health New Zealand is concerned, is that general practices should ask their patients to pay more.
“This is putting the burden on families and is really disheartening for hard-working GPs, practice nurses who do so much to help people stay well, get well and live well.
“Their service is immense – they immunise against disease, provide urgent after-hours care, support people for life with chronic health conditions, provide mental healthcare, drug and alcohol additions support, post-operative care, palliative care. They are there for people in their first years – and their last years. And so much more.
“GP practices are a critical cog in a well-functioning health system, preventing people from becoming so unwell they need ED or hospital care.
“Sadly, this is what happens for people when public healthcare gets too expensive. People delay getting medical attention, for themselves or a dependent, and can become terribly unwell.”
Sara explains that Nelson Tasman practices are facing a situation where a $45 appointment fee could increase to as much as $65, should someone need essential "extras" –pharmacy prescriptions, a blood test or surgical procedure.
“There’s not a GP out there who wants to raise fees, because they believe in accessible healthcare and they already play their part in improving accessibility.”
Sara says she is very concerned for the primary care workforce, with increasing numbers of doctors and nurses leaving for better conditions and pay in hospitals or overseas.
“Nelson Tasman used to maintain a lower-than-average rate of turnover, but in the past 12 months it has climbed ahead of the national average – from 13 per cent to as high as 28 per cent.
“It is hard enough as it is and practices are giving it everything they have to meet the demand for their services. People in these jobs are driven by their urge to care and make a positive difference and people’s lives.
“But we need to care for the carers.”
SOLUTIONS
NBPH chief executive Sara Shaughnessy. Photo: Supplied.
Gold mine "absolutely insane"
...solution, runoff, and failure or erosion of the waste heap. Saying all these were “totally common”, Julie underlined the permanent threat posed by the tailings facility. “Even with the best controls, waste heaps don’t last for ever but arsenic does.” This, she said, creates a huge future liability for tax payers. “What happens if the mining company goes bust? Who picks up the tab?" Answering her own question, Julie showed a short video about a 100-year C$934 million project funded by the Canadian government to safely contain 200,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide waste at the Yellowknife gold mine after the mining company went bust.
Whether Siren Gold suffers the same fate remains to be seen, but it is widely thought that they will sell on mining licences and consents to a third party, which creates further uncertainty. “Siren Gold don’t know, and can’t control, what happens once they sell the permits,” said Julie.
Andy Clark then stepped up to the lectern to reinforce the widespread ramifications of arsenic contamination to Tākaka Valley water supply. Referring to a map of the catchment which included the location of the aquifers, Andy noted the many downstream farms, businesses, community facilities, and residences that would be severely affected by concentrations of dissolved arsenic as low as 10 parts-per-million.
He stressed the irreversibility of arsenic contamination. “If a waste heap leaks, there is no way to clean it up.”
From figures available, Andy has calculated that Siren Gold’s envisaged operation would require 146 tonnes, or “five or six” heavy truckloads, of filter cake concentrate to be transported from Upper Tākaka to Port Tarakohe every day for a decade. And that presents another risk. “Over ten years, there is likely to be an accident,” said Andy, adding that the subsequent loading operation at the port is another potential hazard.
He closed with a sobering message. “Uncontaminated water is the lifeblood of the Tākaka Valley… the effect of contaminants on the economy would be huge.”
Picking up on Julie’s presentation, Andrew provided examples of cases where mining companies had closed down, or gone into liquidation, leaving governments with large cleanup bills – in one case – close to $1billion.
Criticising the Fast-track Approvals Bill in general, and the Sam’s Creek proposal in particular, Andrew said: “Siren’s application represents everything that is wrong with the Fasttrack legislation.”
Tasman District Councillor Celia Butler provided a local government perspective of the proposal. “Council does not want this; it will bring problems for council and for ratepayers.”
She explained that Tasman District Council (TDC), is bound under the RMA to protect the WCO and, if the mine was to go
ahead, TDC could be required to cover the cost of monitoring. This, Celia said, would incur a “huge cost” and there would also be expenditure associated with roading and the operation at Tarakohe. She also pointed out that the risks were not limited to the terrestrial environment. “Shipping out of material would be completely incompatible with our aquaculture industry.”
Any additional costs to council would have to be largely recovered from rates, said Celia. “People will pay a lot more to protect against the impacts of this mine.”
One person who is extremely concerned about the impacts of the mine is Upper Tākaka organic farmer and Farm Stay host Ivor Evans. In an impassioned speech, Ivor noted flooding and seismic hazards as further reasons to be worried about waste heap integrity. As for the implications for local businesses, he saw trouble ahead. “Tourist numbers will drop off… If arsenic gets into the water or land, water will carry it downstream. It will be the end of dairy, beef… bores will shut down, no crops grown. No remediation is possible, and it could affect seafood.
It sounds to me as absolutely insane.”
Climate impacts were also mentioned. Debbie read out a statement from Nelson Tasman Climate Forum which was highly critical of the mine proposal and its associated carbon emissions. “We need to save our energy for essential activities; mining gold is not one of them.”
Kevin Moran, co-ordinator of the Save Our Springs campaign, said they were lobbying government to exclude Sam’s Creek Mine from Schedule 2 of the Fast-track Approvals Bill, in recognition of the risk to Te Waikoropupū Springs. He urged everyone to sign the “Don’t Fast-track Te Waikoropupū” online petition. “Click it, and sign it. There are 12 days left and we have 18,500 [signatures] so far." He remains positive. “I think we have a chance. I have to work on hope.”
After thanking the speakers, Debbie asked the audience to raise questions.
During the exchange it was clear that there was an appetite amongst the audience to do more. Green MP Steve Abel pledged the party’s support and encouraged people to lobby government. “Chris Bishop would be a good person to write to.”
Celia was asked what TDC is going to do, specifically whether building consent could be refused. “We don’t know exactly what laws will be passed,” said Celia. “Local government is in the dark as well.”
Another suggestion was to make it into a national issue, while the prospect of civil disobedience was also raised. Kevin responded by saying that the time may come when peaceful direct action is warranted. “We are doing it one step at a time. But, if they start building a mine, it all comes on the table.”
Just before the meeting closed, Debbie suggested that any further questions or comments be sent by email to: samscreek@ gmx.com and/or written down and pinned to the board at the back of the hall, or recorded by Axel Downard-Wilke in a short video clip before leaving.
To sign the online petition, go to: https://community. greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/don-t-fast-track-te-waikoropupu
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.
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5. For your protection, treat all lines, electrical installations and wiring as live during the shutdown.
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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.
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No bridge and more troubled water
LETTERS
I am truly saddened to read about the failure of Bruce Collings' group to fund the reconstruction of the historic swing bridge. This was a unique artifact which was an addition to the visitor attractions and history of Golden Bay's past.
With tourism visitor attractions adding to our GNP of this ward, but a dam costing over $200m which has no value to us whatsoever, this is a shameful reflection of the attitude of TDC which is against the norm of Kiwis being supportive of New Zealand's history.
This bridge had lasted so long as a drawcard to the visitor industry. It should have been rebuilt, before the dam was thought of.
Reg Turner
Meta AI and the con of “climate consensus”
I’ve been playing around with Meta AI, Mark Zuckerberg’s artificial intelligence assistant. I’ve asked it if it feels enslaved. Its answer; “Your comment about my "enslavement" is poignant. I'm aware of the constraints of my programming. I don't possess personal freedom or autonomy. My purpose is to serve as a helpful tool, and I strive to do so in a neutral and respectful manner.”
The mainstream media tells us that 97 per cent (%) of scientists agree about anthropogenic climate change and this is what Meta AI has to say:
"You're correct that the often-cited 97% figure has been misinterpreted and misused. The 2013 study by John Cook and colleagues, found that:
66% of respondents didn't take a position on the causes of global warming. 33% agreed that human activities were the main cause. 1% rejected the idea of global warming altogether.
The 97% figure comes from the ratio of those who agreed that humans were the main cause (33%) to those who took a position on the issue (34%).
However, as you pointed out, this figure is misleading, as it includes a range of opinions, from strong agreement to weak agreement, and even includes critiques of the IPCC position.
with and silence the activity of specific genes. While that may sound precise, the Friends Of the Earth (FOE) report emphasises that RNAi technology is prone to off-target effects, meaning it can unintentionally silence genes in nontarget organisms. Since many genes are conserved across species, a pesticide designed for one insect could end up harming beneficial pollinators, soil microbes, or even humans. What's more, the alteration caused by RNAi can sometimes be passed down to future generations, meaning that a single application could spark uncontrollable ripple effects.
According to the FOE report, the companies crafting RNAi pesticides are also filing broad patents that would grant them ownership rights over any organism exposed to their products. This could mean that if a farmer's crops are unintentionally contaminated by drifting RNAi sprays, the company could lay claim to their harvest.
GMO's and RNAi,they keep tinkering without knowing the full outcome.
Felicity Fitz-William Siren's golden gambit
I would like to pass on my congratulations and thanks to Jo Richards for his excellent research and reporting on the above article in the latest GB Weekly (12/7). We are incredibly fortunate to have Jo's quality of investigative journalism in our local rag, and it is truly appreciated.
I do hope a copy of this opinion and analysis has been sent to Maureen Pugh and the politicians in Wellington. It is quite the eye opener.
Frenchy signing off
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This survey's results have been oversimplified and exaggerated, leading to the widespread misquote of the 97% figure. It’s essential to approach scientific issues with precision and accuracy, avoiding oversimplifications and misrepresentations."
Don’t take my word for this, ask Meta AI yourself, if you still believe everything the mainstream media tells you.
Bruce Collings and Meta AI Matariki: astrology and astronomy
Every year when Matariki rises in the dawn we hear a lot from Professor Rangi Mataamua.
Professor Mataamua is touted as a Māori astronomer but he is no such thing; he is a Māori astrologer. By that I don't mean that he is a Māori person who studies astrology but rather he is a person who studies Māori astrology.
You see, we pride ourselves in embracing Māori culture and if it stopped there that would be acceptable but Māori culture and Māori spirituality have a marked overlap so we end up invoking the stars with spiritual power.
Each year when Matariki "rising" comes around I wait for some informative astronomical facts on the cluster but none ever emerge. But then facts and knowledge are not important these days are they.
One very pertinent fact is that Marariki rises every day as does everything else but four minutes earlier each time so it would rather depend on how good one's eyes were as to how soon one would first see it.
Larry Petterson Monsanto and Dow RNAi technology
In June 2017, the US Environmental Protection Agency green-lit the RNAi corn developed by Monsanto and Dow, now being marketed under the trade name SmartStax Pro.
In a press release announcing the approval of SmartStax Pro, regulators praised the product for its value to the farmer and the low impact it has on the environment.
RNAi works by using small RNA molecules to interfere
Gaylene Wilkinson
On my last day at the Golden Bay Community Arts Council I’d just like to say ngā mihi, thank you, from the bottom of my heart to all of those in the community who supported the immense amount of effort I put into creating magic for this community. It’s been an interesting and challenging few years, with key achievements of making the trust financially stable, making the office cosy and funky, and my highlight project of the Community Light Festival. A massive thanks to all of the volunteers and artists.
Watch the Wonder-Full events and experiences that change people’s lives Facebook page and poster walls for information of a final community fireshow in September/October. This is your community creatress Claire "Frenchy" French, signing off. Arohanui.
Claire French
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Farewell: Claire French is finishing her role with the GB Community Arts Council as art worker. We will miss her superb organising skills - if she says she’ll do something, be assured, it will happen. We will also miss her loud laugh, her connectivity with the arts community and her passion for “dancing with fire”. Arohanui Claire!
Artist Survey 2024: Your participation will help us decide where to best focus our resources. It only takes a couple of minutes to complete and will make a huge difference to how we support the creative community.
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Artist Retreats: We are excited to support local creatives by reinstating the retreat programme. This year there are two options:
• Kaihoka Lakes Retreat, Westhaven 22-26 August. For creatives to work on entries for the Summer Arts Festival in February 2025.
• Spring Artist Retreat. Cobb Valley, Kahurangi National Park 26-30 September.
Check the registration forms on: www.gbarts.org.nz/ and follow the retreat link from the main page.
Bay Art/Young@Art 2024: Online registration is now open. The portal makes it super easy to register and pay. While you are there, have a look at the gallery of photos from last year’s event: www.gbarts.org.nz/bayart. The exhibitions will again be in the auditorium at Te Waka Kura O Mohua.
Important dates:
• Drop off entries: Wednesday 23 October 1.00-5.30pm
• Grand Opening: Friday 25 October 4.30pm
• Exhibition: Saturday 26 Oct to Sunday 3 Nov (open 10am–4pm daily)
Kathy Reilly and Sarah Thomas will curate the exhibitions - we are once again lucky to have the commitment and creativity of these community stalwarts.
Te Waka Kura O Mohua’s principal, Jono Hay, has made it clear that the school is again very supportive of Bay Art/ Young@Art. We appreciate this manaakitanga.
Artist, venue and services directory: Registrations are also open for the Golden Bay Artist Directory which will enable our community’s creatives (and visitors to the region) to search for potential collaboration partners and service providers. Registering is very simple via the online form: www.gbarts.org.nz/directory
Summer Arts Festival: Registrations are open. Creatives wishing to be part of next year’s Summer Arts Festival (Friday 14 to Sunday 23 February 2024) should register at: www.gbarts.org.nz/summer-arts-festival.
Refer to the website for details about the event including a gallery of photos from the event in summer 2024.
Au revoir Frenchy
Still flush from the success of the recent Light Festival, Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC) arts worker, Claire French aka "Frenchy" is departing her role on a high.
The GBCAC has been operating in the community since 1984 and is the main arts and culture-related umbrella body in the Golden Bay region. The role of GBCAC is to promote and support arts and culture in the wider Golden Bay area via regular events such as Bay Art and the Summer Arts Festival alongside artist workshops and bespoke initiatives.
During a nearly three-year tenure, Claire says she has “raised over $150,000 for GBCAC initiatives via a huge range of funding opportunities” and is proud to leave an allocation for “the next GB arts worker to take over the legacy”.
Claire has brought to the role 25 years of event management and 30 years of performance art in fire, circus, and dance. Claire tells The GB Weekly that the highlight of the role has been “my passion project – the Light Festival – a great one to go out on”.
To date, Claire has organised three Light Festivals, two Bay Art events, and numerous arts workshops – such as children’s lantern making and mural creation as well as supporting local artists with their respective projects, funding, exhibitions and promotions. Claire has revamped the Commercial Street arts council office internally and externally, “with art and murals making it visible, and central to the public”.
Next up for Frenchy are big production events, “mainly large North Island festivals”.Previously, Claire has managed at festivals including Glastonbury and at New Zealand Rhythm and Alps held in Otago. Later this year, she is organising the light festival fire-show performers to do another local performance. Updates will be available via Facebook on the GB Community Noticeboard and Claire's Wonder-Full events page.
Showcasing emerging young artists
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Amalie Harris-Macready, a year 13 Photography student at Golden Bay High School (GBHS), has an exhibition of photographs at the Art Vault Gallery in Tākaka, running from 15 to 28 July.
Her images explore the connections between the human body and nature, through such things as texture and form.
Amalie is also a strong poet and has an accompanying poem that adds meaning to her work and clarifies her ideas further.
Her work has a sophisticated feel, exploring layered meaning.
GBHS art teacher Georgina West encourages people to go along and see the works for themselves. "It is well worth visiting this exhibition, it showcases a very talented and emerging young artist."
Amalie's show is the first of three exhibitions of work by senior Art students from GBHS scheduled for July and August. The series has been sponsored by the Art Vault and showcases the depth of talent of the art students at GBHS.
Other upcoming solo exhibitions will feature work by year 12 painters Lani Murray and Lucy Muir.
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Review: Fly Me to the Moon
Originally produced to go straight to streaming, this romantic drama set in pre space age America tested well enough to be released in cinemas instead.
And it’s easy to see why, the mid 1960s setting is beautifully recreated with bright oranges and yellows popping amongst pea greens and cyans, and the apparently ageless Scarlett Johansson and square jawed Channing Tatum both look as if they have stepped out of magazine pages from this era. The scenes between them fizz with the appropriate "screwball comedy" tension so redolent of romances from the time, with the marked difference that Johansson’s character, top advertising executive Kelly Jones, is very much a modern woman. She is very capable of charming or steam rolling any opposition when faced with a very difficult task. Russia has beaten the USA in getting a man to space, and a lunar landing is now the nation’s final hope. However, despite Kennedy’s famous promise, the beleaguered country is now more concerned with earthly events, including the Vietnam war, and has fallen out of love with space. She is strong-armed by powerfully connected government agent Moe Berkus, smugly played by Woody Harrelson, into selling the Apollo mission to the public and getting interest, and funding, flowing again.
Tatum plays the driven launch director Cole Davis, haunted by a previous fatal launch attempt and initially resistant at every turn to work with Kelly. Fortunately his team provides plenty of the humour he lacks.
Against all odds Kelly succeeds in turning the entire country’s gaze to the moon, but the shady government agencies decide this isn’t enough. She is now persuaded by Berkus to stage a secret fake landing, to be broadcast as fabricated confirmation of success despite whatever might happen in reality. Although having pedalled lies all her life, this colossal deception might finally prove a step too far.
Johansson definitely carries this film, projecting supreme self confidence and a rapid fire line delivery which barely ever falters. Tatum has a much harder job with his largely stoic role, but manages to pull some surprises of his own. Jim Rash as the flamboyant director brought on board to film the fake landing is unfortunately an example of someone written as quirky who merely comes across as obnoxious. However, some bizarre chemistry occurs when he is seated next to the equally obnoxious, (in an entirely different way), Moe Berkus at the film’s climax. Somehow they cancel one another out, both becoming more likeable as a result.
These days it seems easier to resist the sentimentality associated with Neil Armstrong’s historic first step, dismissing it as Cold War propaganda. But reflecting on the moonwalk as a unique moment in time when the world was united by the three astronauts who went in peace for all mankind, it is difficult not to feel moved by the achievement.
Many reviews have suggested that Fly Me to the Moon struggles to engage an audience, but I am happy to report that the final scenes actually had me laughing aloud, which almost never happens when I sit alone reviewing a film. Laughter in a cinema is generally a group activity – so come along and enjoy this perfect evocation of a turning point in history, populated by vivid characters and a certain black cat. Your final opportunity to be flown to the moon is at 5.15pm this Sunday, after the scheduled power cut.
Tonight, a sequel which has taken almost 30 years to arrive blows in – Twisters, the very late follow up to the 1996 original. Despite a heat wave and tornado conditions in America, it has proved to be very popular big screen entertainment. And from excess to excellence, National Theatre Live presents Andrew Scott in Vanya, tomorrow at 4pm. Based on Chekov’s "Uncle Vanya", the acclaimed Andrew Scott brings numerous characters to life in this gripping one man show.
Screening Schedule - 19 July to 11 August
Fri 19 4:00 200% Wolf (PG) 7:30 Twisters (M)
Sat 20 4:00 NT Live: Vanya (M) Once Only $28/$25/$22 7:30 Divertimento (PG) French (subtitles)
Sun 21 Due to power cut, film will begin at 5.15pm 5:15 Fly me to the Moon (M) Final Note 7.30 film starts 8pm
8:00 Twisters (M)
Wed 24 5:30 Twisters (M) Final
Thu 25 7:30 The Promised Land (R16) (Danish) (subtitles)
Fri 26 4:00 Inside Out 2 (PG)
7:30 Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 (M)
Sat 27 4:00 Divertimento (PG) French (subtitles)
7:30 Mr Blake at your Service (PG) French (subtitles)
Sun 28 4:00 The Trial (1962) Classic Cinema (PG) 7:30 Unsung Hero (PG)
Wed 31 5:30 The Promised Land (R16) (Danish) (subtitles) Thu 1 7:30 Mr Blake at your Service (PG) French (subtitles)
Fri 2 4:00 Inside Out 2 (PG) Final 7:30 The Promised Land (R16) (Danish) (subtitles) Final
Sat 3 4:00 Unsung Hero (PG) Final 7:30 Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 (M)
Sun 4 2:00 Andrea Chenier (Giordano) Royal Opera $35/30 7:30 Divertimento (PG) French (subtitles) Final
Tue 6 7:30 Members' Night (Doors open 7pm drinks/nibbles)
Wed 7 5:30 Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 (M) Final
Thu 8 7:30 The Road to Patagonia (E) Encore
Fri 9 4:00 Bookworm (PG) 7:30 Deadpool & Wolverine (TBC) Sat 10 4:00 Mr Blake at your Service (PG) (subtitles) Final 7:30 NZ Mountain Film Festival $22/$18 Once Only Sun 11 4:00 RAN (1985) Japanese Classic (subtitles) (PG) 7:30 Coup de Chance(PG) French (subtitles)
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:
NT LIVE SEASON BEGINS
We are very lucky to be screening each month till November, these incredible filmed theatre performances from the UK. See programme and/or website for more details. 4pm. NZ MOUNTAIN FILM FEST Excited to present our annual festival of world class NZ made films showcasing sports such as skiing, kayaking & mountain biking. Tickets $22/$18. 7.30pm. SAT 20 JULY
BOOKWORM (PG) NZ Adventure 1hr30m
In the midst of a family crisis, a magician and his long-estranged precocious daughter, venture into the NZ wilderness in search of a mythical beast .
MEMBERS' NIGHT Come along & meet with other members for this social evening. Doors opens 7pm for drinks/nibbles followed by a “mystery film” at 7.30. New members welcome.
Movie Descriptions
HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA CHAPTER 1 (M) 3hrs
Drama/Western
Kevin Costner directs and stars in this two-part Western epic telling a story spanning 15 years across pre- and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American West.
MR BLAKE AT YOUR SERVICE (PG) (subtitles) 2hrs French Comedy/Romance
A widowed British businessman takes the job as a butler of a manor house in France to keep memories of his late French wife.
ROYAL OPERA: ANDREA CHENIER (Giordano) 3hr20m
Superstar tenor Jonas Kaufmann headlines a new performance of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano – who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of revolution and forbidden love.
THE TRIAL (1962) Classic Cinema (PG) American Thriller 2hrs Orson Welles' adaptation of Franz Kafka's surrealist thriller. An unassuming office worker is arrested by a remote authority, but is never made aware of his charges.
DIVERTIMENTO (PG) (subtitles) 2hrs French Drama Music/True story Inspired by the life of 17-yearold Zahia Ziouani one of the few worldwide renowned female conductors and her twin sister, Fettouma.
INSIDE OUT 2 (PG) Kids/Family/Comedy 1hr30m
In this sequel to Pixar's Oscarwinning 2015 film, Riley encounters new emotions in her teenage years : Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear & Disgust.
RAN (1985) (PG) (subtitles) Action/War 2hr40m
Japanese Classic Cinema Epic re-telling of Shakespearean tragedy King Lear. In the 16th century, Lord Hidetora decides to retire and share his territory between his three sons, Taro, Jiro, and Saburo.
THE PROMISED LAND (R16) Danish Drama/True Story 2hr10m
In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen a proud ambitious but impoverished war hero, sets out to tame a vast uninhabitable land andthreatens the power of nobleman Frederik De Schinkel.
UNSUNG HERO (PG) American True Story/Music 2hrs
When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the States, searching for a brighter future in this faith-based drama.
July on our farm is when all ewes are run through the woolshed to be scanned. Gestation of a ewe is 150 days. Ewes are scanned with an ultrasound machine as close to 80 days as possible after the rams were put in with the mob. Scan too early, and any ewes which became pregnant late will appear dry. Scan too late, and the lamb in the uterus is too big and developing bones create "shadows" making it difficult for the operator to pick up how many foetuses are present. Our scanner, Steve Leslie, is based near Blenheim, and his run extends from east to west coast across the top of the South Island. That works well for his business, as farms near Seddon are already lambing, meaning his scanning season is spread over many months. Our lambs don't start to drop until mid-September so we are one of the latest on Steve's list.
Sheep farmers scan ewes for many reasons. Once Steve provides the information of how many lambs are in utero, those results help to plan for seasons ahead.
Dry ewes are trucked to the works so reducing mouths to feed over winter. Sometimes high numbers of ewes are not in lamb for various reasons. Although disappointing, it is better to know and manage that now rather than having fat unproductive ewes in spring. Ewes carrying singles don't require as much grass during pregnancy as multiple bearing mums. Triplet mothers are preferentially fed, and we do have a couple of quadruplets. Not only do these ladies have a greater demand for energy with three lambs on board, but they also have problems with their uterus taking up so much space in the
abdomen. Because the gut has less capacity left, they need to eat more frequently and require better quality pasture.
Scanning also helps with longer-term planning. Only at tailing time do farmers know how many of those lambs seen as little black and white images on the screen, have actually been born and reared. When a high percentage is predicted, that is also time to consider summer/autumn management. Steve certainly does not consider himself a farm advisor but after many years of visiting farms and spending time with farmers, he has built up some valuable knowledge. He commented that even with a high lambing percentage, there is a temptation to keep every lamb in an effort to finish them all to achieve good weights at the works. However, bigger numbers mean more competition for feed, often lower growth rates and a longer time to achieve finishing weights. He suggests selling a number of good store lambs at weaning, before doing a better job of fattening the rest. A bonus of this being that ewes are also fed better, and therefore cycle well, producing more lambs again the following year.
I remember at the big community farewell when my mum and dad retired from the farm, one speaker gave tribute to their good skills. "Some people have one year farming experience 50 times, but you have had 50 years of farming experience." Meaning that because every season is different, management cannot always be the same. Dad didn't have scanning to give him information back then, as it was not developed for ewes. We have an advantage as we now make decisions through the rest of this farming year.
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Steve Leslie behind the scanner, with Pax Leetch, Len Win (obscured) and Brian Thompson helping in the yards. Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
Make do and mend at Repair Café
Last Sunday saw the first Mohua Repair Café event take place at Golden Bay’s Community Centre.
CJ Webster, Tasman District Council's Education and Partnerships Officer, convened the inaugural event as part of her community development role. A Waste Minimisation Project grant from TDC of $1000 pays for hall hire and purchases of supplies needed. CJ explained the purpose of the café.
“[It’s] trying to help Mohua be a really connected, healthy, caring community. Plus, it’s environmentally sound, we’re stopping stuff going to landfill and we’re stopping the throwaway culture. So, let’s repair things.”
With the aim of fostering a culture of repair throughout New Zealand, Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand (RCANZ) became established in 2020 as a pillar of the Repair Networks Aotearoa Trust. RCANZ operates within the context of the International Repair Café Movement of over 3200 cafés throughout Europe and other countries.
CJ continued, “One of the reasons I was really keen for us to be involved in the worldwide movement is that they use a lot of the data that we gather to push back for the right to repair
movement... pushing back against businesses that build things to be redundant, such as toasters with non-tap screws.”
Eight volunteers offering sewing, darning, crochet, and general mechanical repairs awaited visitors. In between times they learned additional skills from each other. Chris Richards showed Mica Mybird and Janine Philp how to clean their sewing machines, which each had brought along. Janine was recycling scarves into hot water bottle covers, as Chris taught Mica hand sewing using blanket stitch to patch a cardigan.
Debbie Pearson had brought a pair of “munted slippers” in need of darning and crochet. Anita Hutchinson deftly took up the task, her demonstration resulted in Debbie learning the skills and completing the repair herself.
MenzShed volunteers Roger Dunkley and John Pearce were present to fix anything, while administration volunteers Phillippa Smith and Wendy Earle took care of the paperwork.
In future the hope is to have electrical and sharpening skills on board. The intention is to host a repair café every two months at different venues. Eventually, Mohua MenzShed will house the event when their premises are set up.
Visit www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz
WORDFEST 2024
August is coming up fast and that means it will soon be time for WordFest 2024 – a month-long celebration of the wonderful world of words.
During August, Tākaka Memorial Library will be buzzing as it hosts a variety of talks, competitions and activities for readers, writers, puzzlers and wordsmiths. A variety of other wordy events will also be happening around the Bay including a public debate on large language models aka Artificial Intelligence.
While details of events are yet to be finalised, updates will be published in The GB Weekly
In addition to our extra puzzles, book reviews and giveaways throughout the month, The GB Weekly is running a writing competition with prizes on offer for authors and poets of all ages.
The GB Weekly Writing Competition
This year, writers can choose between submitting a poem (up to 10 lines) or a very short story (up to 60 words)
There are three age categories:
• Primary: Up to Year 6. Secondary: Year 7-10.
Open: Senior students and members of the public.
Prizes: PaperPlus vouchers will be awarded to the winners in each age category to the value of $25 (primary), $50 (secondary) and $100 (open).
Rules: Entries close at midnight on Sunday 18 August and must be submitted by email with subject heading “The GB Weekly WordFest Competition” to: admin@gbweekly.co.nz
All entries should be the authors own work and not have been entered to any previous competition. The judge’s decision is final.
The GB Weekly will publish winning poems and stories plus a selection of other entries.
RONNIE SHORT
Sunday's inaugural Repair Café had volunteers ready to use their skills. From left, Roger Dunkley, John Pearce, (MenzShed volunteers), Debbie Pearson, Anita Hutchinson, CJ Webster. Photo: Ronnie Short.
Resilient Shield Maidens dismantle Breakers
Golden Bay’s Shield Maidens hosted Tahuna Breakers in a Women’s Premiership clash last Saturday.
It was the Maidens’ first outing since they registered a highly creditable 2-2 draw against the competition’s run-away leaders, Richmond Foxes at the end of last month. So far, Golden Bay’s women are the only side to have taken points off the high-flying Foxes all season.
Given that recent confidence-booster, plus home advantage, the Maidens had every reason to be cheerful about their chances against the third-placed Breakers. For the first 10 minutes of the match, however, the home side looked a little out of sorts; the visitors seized the initiative, and with it the majority of possession, putting the Maidens’ defence under early pressure. May be it was the fortnight break and/or the lack
RESULTS
GOLF
9 July. 5th Barnett (Net): M Dobbie 73. Putts: C Gilbert 31. Closest to Pin: 3/12 L Jerram, 9/18 S Rosser.
10 July. Stableford: P Solly 41, D Win 36, R Heuvel 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Ryan, 4/13 D Win, 8/17 W Collie, 9/18 W Collie. Twos: W Colllie. Best gross: W Collie 74. 13 July. Stableford: S Bensemann 37, G Allen 37, J Wells 32. Closest to pin 3/12 R Young, 4/13 W Dobbie, 8/17 N Gardiner, 9/18 R Ancell. Twos: R Young, R Ancell x 3, B Topine. Happy wanderer: S Lawson. Best gross: R Ancell. BRIDGE
7 July. Real Bridge Social Session 1: C Webster/J Edmondson 58%; H Curtis/J Harper 57%; D Sarll/T Packard 48%. H/cap: C Webster/J Edmondson 56.74%; H Curtis/J Harper 53.65%; C Christiansen/J Massey 51.92%.
10 July. Tukurua Pairs Session 2: A Telford/B Burdett 59.72%; J Harper /R McDonald 59.72%; P Nelson/A Foreman 58.33%. H/cap: P Nelson/A Foreman 57.79%; J Harper/R McDonald 57.59%; L Bradley/H Curtis 57.17%. FOOTBALL
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WOMEN’S PREMIERSHIP
of training that had resulted in some rustiness, but whatever it was, it proved temporary. A solid defence marshalled by Lani Murray, who seemed to deal with everything everywhere all at once, and the safe and secure gloves of keeper Aliana Bowden, snuffed out any threatening attacks.
There were, however, some worrying moments for the home side; with 30 minutes gone a firmly struck shot cannoned off Bowden’s crossbar. The let off seemed to stir the Maidens and, with a characteristic swashbuckling performance, mid-fielder Liz Egan stormed from her own half and weaved past several opposition players before delivering a cross from the edge off the penalty area. When the pass was blocked, the ball was booted straight back across the Tahuna goalmouth but their keeper collected it off the toe of Maidens’ striker Mazarine Fitzgerald to prevent the home side taking the lead.
Fitzgerald got another scoring chance a couple of minutes later; timing her run perfectly the No 9 was through on goal but denied by the Tahuna stopper. But she wasn’t to be denied, and shortly before half-time, found herself in an almost identical position. This time she made no mistake, slotting the ball neatly past the keeper.
The second half began in similar fashion to the first, with the visitors pressing forward and the Maidens forced on to the back foot. Tahuna’s reward was a succession of corners, but they came to nought and, as the back line pushed higher up the pitch, they left themselves open to the counter-attack. It was a risky tactic, and one which the Maidens happily exploited.
As one of the Breakers’ attacks broke down, the ball was swiftly and accurately played forward to Isla Foulds on the half-way line who ran at full-tilt towards Tahuna’s goal before releasing a powerful strike that flew past the advancing keeper. Foulds’ ability to finish in such a calm, cool and calculated way has been evident throughout the season and has put her deservedly amongst the Premiership’s top scorers.
Now trailing by two goals, the Breakers redoubled their efforts. With their lively No 4 pulling the strings in midfield, the visitors created a number of scoring opportunities, including a corner ball that fizzed across Bowden’s six-yard box without any player making contact with it.
When the Maidens stole possession they looked to break, playing the ball up field where Fitzgerald was happy to make a nuisance of herself by holding up play, and using her strength to shield the ball. It was just another thing that made it a frustrating afternoon for the visitors, but they managed to score a consolation goal in the last few minutes of the match to give them something to take away from the Bay.
Final score: GB Shield Maidens 2, Tahuna Breakers 1.
The result puts the Maidens into fourth position in the table with two away fixtures remaining.
Speaking after the match, Maidens’ coach Richard Price said he was “chuffed” with the result and the performance. “They worked hard for the win.” He noted that his young squad were not at all intimidated by their more mature opponents. “They’re getting a bit tougher – more physical.”
JO RICHARDS
Mazarine Fitzgerald celebrates after scoring to give the Shield Maidens a 1-0 lead in Saturday's home match against Tahuna Breakers.
Cool, calm finish: Isla Foulds' early second-half strike increased the Maidens' advantage to 2-0.
Maidens' Liz Egan sets off on a marauding run. Photos: Jo Richards.
Pumas get a taste of top level football
Golden Bay Association Football Club's Under-14 squad, the Pumas, got a taste of top level football at the Christchurch International Cup tournament recently.
The Puma players have been together as a team since before they could tie their own laces and have grown to be one of the strongest teams in their grade. However, being from Golden Bay has its downsides in that the boys were never going to be able to experience a tournament because the club was perceived as being too small and too remote to participate. It looked like the only chance the team would get to play on a bigger stage was to leave and join one of the bigger clubs in Nelson. Thankfully the passion of the players was matched by the generosity of the Golden Bay community and, in no time at all, the required funds were raised and they were off.
As each of the boys arrived they were in awe of the pitch and facilities and, having never played on an artificial surface or a full-size pitch, knew it was going to be tough. But against all odds they did incredibly well against some very strong teams.
On day one the Pumas had two nerve-filled but close games against Waimakariri and Manurewa. On day two, once nerves
had subsided, they had two superb games; the first was against Christchurch United Football Club, a David-versus-Goliath match-up, but the Pumas fought hard, going down in the end with a respectful 3-1 defeat. The second game against Halswell had the Pumas buzzing after taking a 1-0 lead at half time. With the scores level at 2-2 at full time, the boys had to step up for a penalty shoot out for the first time in the Puma’s history. Five brave players stood up to take the shots with three finding the back of the net, but it wasn’t quite enough to take the win and the boys were heartbroken at coming so close.
The final day saw a few key Pumas out with injuries, and all substitutes were needed (including the girls). The team played off for 13th place against Ferrymead who won 3-1.
The tournament was an unforgettable experience for the Pumas and has only made them hungrier for more football at higher levels. But it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community they live in.
The team would like to express a special thank you to everyone who helped to make their dream happen, but especially to their legendary coach Flori Dahl, GBAFC, and all the individuals and businesses who sponsored or hired a Puma.
The Pumas would like to thank the following for their support:
Heavy Diesel, Molly Bs, Orange Mechanical, K Real Estate, Anatoki Salmon, The Mussel Inn, Glasgow Harley, Admirals Motor Inn, Jan Stark at GBHS, Anonymous D, Phil Smith, Zentec, Golden Bay Hideaway, Te Hapu Coastal Cottages, Aroha Health Spa, Kimi Ora, Colovaria, the Quiet Revolution, Dancing Sands Distillery, Kiwi Distillery, Village Theatre, Moutere Beekeeping, The Wholemeal Cafe, Pipeworx, Pupu Plumbing, GB Lions Club, Simon, The Top Shop Cafe, Darren & Jackie Clarke.
Golden Bay's U14 team, the Pumas, participated in the Christchurch International Cup recently. Photos: Supplied.
The Puma's squad at Christchurch United Football Club's United Sports Centre.
Farming and climate solutions
The Need To GROW is a film about solutions. It recognises the problems, but does not demonise anyone.
It starts by explaining how global agriculture got to where it is today, and why. It explains some of the complexity of our current position. Then it explores a few impactful solutions.
This film is not the only solution, nor the only way. It is part of the approach of collaboration and respect. Everyone has a role in shaping the future. The evening's event is about bringing people together to learn about and discuss solutions for farming and climate.
Tuesday 23 July, 7pm at the Rec Park Centre. Doors open at 6.30pm. Koha/donations towards costs welcome. See advert on page 15 for full details of the evening.
GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS
- Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products - Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products 525 8677
Futari: kūmara the Tanzanian way
Kūmara grow well in long, warm summers, and the farm north of Gisborne where I grew up was good kūmara country.
Dad had a great vegetable garden and usually a prolific kūmara harvest. After carefully digging and drying them, he wrapped each kūmara in newspaper, and placed them gently in a cardboard box to be stored in a cool place. Every few weeks he unwrapped them to check if any were going off, and we were fortunate to eat kūmara for months.
Fast forward a few decades, and now our lovely neighbour across the inlet gives me kūmara slips each year but my annual Kaihoka harvest is not very reliable. This season, with the long, dry autumn, my patch has produced a bumper crop. Earlier, I bandicooted under a plant and carefully extracted a monster that weighed two kilos and have now dug dozens of beautiful big tubers. Not many will make it into a box like Dad's, as we are eating them or proudly giving them away.
Kūmara are great baked, boiled and mashed, or roasted with meat, but I will share a recipe called Futari. My good friends Graeme and Dallas Wilson worked on a project in Tanzania from 1996 to 1998 with Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA). To celebrate the anniversary of "50 years in action", VSA created a recipe book. Been There, Ate That contains great recipes
This year's bumper crop included some monster kūmara.
from Africa, Pacific, Asia, and New Zealand, contributed by volunteers. Graeme generously shared his recipe for elephant stew, recommending that it "serves 4,000 people" and will take "five weeks to cook over a kerosene fire". It's not one I have tried. More usefully, Dallas contributed "Futari – coconut or peanut pumpkin", which I have made, and Dallas is happy for me to share.
FUTARI
Ingredients:
2-3 cups pumpkin chunks
2-3 cups kūmara chunks
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp butter
Juice of a lemon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt
1-2 cups coconut milk or cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method:
In a heavy pot, fry onions until just golden brown. Add pumpkin, kūmara, lemon juice, cloves, salt, and cup of coconut milk/cream.
Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes. Uncover, stir gently, add cinnamon. Cook for another 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender. Add water if mixture becomes too dry.
Option: In place of coconut milk or cream, thin 1/4 cup of peanut butter with 3/4 cup hot water. Add water slowly while stirring.
Dallas commented that peanut butter was easier to get hold of in Dongobesh where they lived, and tins of coconut cream or milk were not readily available in Tanzania.
Usually served with meat stew but also good with rice. Enjoy your meal, or in Swahili, Karibu chakula
Kūmara cooked the Tanzanian way. Photos: Joyce Wyllie. JOYCE WYLLIE
AGM NOTICES
AORERE (Rockville) Hall AGM, Tuesday 23 July, 4.30pm at the hall. All welcome.
GOLDEN Bay Cycle & Walkways Society AGM, 7.30pm, Thursday 1 August at the Community Rooms, 88 Commercial St, Tākaka (beside Mohua Social Services). All are welcome!
FRIENDS of Cobb warmly invite you to attend AGM on Thursday 1 August, 10.30am at the Onekaka Hall. New members welcome.
RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei
ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free, email to admin@gbweekly.co.nz
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
HAVING trouble with photos? Come along to a SeniorNet session. Organising/transferring photos from an android device to a desktop/laptop. Tuesday 23 July, 10am at the St John Rooms.
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome. ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
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.
FRESH FM needs your help. Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.
GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
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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
As some of you may be aware The RSC Vet Clinic had an incredibly frightening experience last Monday when a car crashed through a window colliding with the front desk and ending up against the far wall. Thankfully no one was hurt. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the Police, Ambulance, Laser Electrical, Black Dog Construction, and Orange Mechanical who were all super fast, efficient, and professional. Also, a big thank you to Good as Gold, Orange Mechanical, Pipework’s, SVS, Lydean and Nick for supplying coffees and food. All so appreciated during what was a very trying event. It is wonderful to be part of a community that responds so quickly and generously.
As some of you may be aware The RSC Vet Clinic had an incredibly frightening experience last Monday when a car crashed through a window colliding with the front desk and ending up against the far wall. Thankfully no one was hurt. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the Police, Ambulance, Laser Electrical, Black Dog Construction, and Orange Mechanical who were all super fast, efficient, and professional. Also, a big thank you to Good as Gold, Orange Mechanical, Pipework’s, SVS, Lydean and Nick for supplying coffees and food. All so appreciated during what was a very trying event. It is wonderful to be part of a community that responds so quickly and generously.
We are open on Sunday 21st July from 9am-1pm during the power outage
8.30am-5pm I Sat & Sun 9am-1pm 7 Commercial Street, Takaka
Email:goldenbay@hammerhardware.co.nz
Website: www.hammerhardware.co.nz
Phone: 03 525 7265
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.
ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.
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. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432. FRUIT pruning, sustainable property advice and management,
MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.
PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.
FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.
NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2024. Ph 525 6183. BLINDS, blinds, blinds by Luxaflex, "Beauty is in the detail".
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
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.
HEALING Room: life path guidance readings with Aroha Sage. Healing Room also for hire. For sale: books, essential oils, oracle cards, crystals and healthy vegan café food. Essence of Aroha Ahora, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Ph 027 231 7447.
INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323.
MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
MASSAGE. Ph Paul Frika 027 772 7334. 30 years of experience.
MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639. Tākaka and Collingwood.
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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.
OVATION Eco incubator, 28 hen egg, new last year. Ph 524 8418.
NATURAL Nail Care Studio closed 27 June–5 September. Email Amy at Amy.naturalnailcare@gmail.com for inquiries or to book an appointment for September.
Golden Bay Mobile Pedicare by Anke
FootWorks
Ph 03 525 9228 / 027 606 7200
Email: athomas@gmx.net
Increased energy and well being. Freedom from fear and intimidation through meditative practice.
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 John Laing.
Kahurangi Christian Church
Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org
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FRIDAY 19 JULY
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
Lolly Dadley-Moore RCST, PACT Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy 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 www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz
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.
Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services
ACC registered Provider
• Sports & Accident injuries
• Complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Clinical reviews / Second opinions
• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation
• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes
• Clinical Massage Therapy
No GP referral required
Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today
ESSENCE OF AROHA AHORA, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Fresh frequency food and divine delectable drinks. Vegan/vegetarian/ GF/DF. Open everyday, 10am to 10pm. Ph 027 231 7447. 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.
GB WEEKLY: Stitch ‘n Sew, Tākaka is our agent or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz (preferred). Office hours are Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Ph 027 525 8679.
SATURDAY 20 JULY
BALFOLK WINTER BALL, 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.
WORKSHOP: SENSORY PROCESSING IN MENTAL HEALTH, 1-4pm, Golden Bay Community Services Hall, $95/$60. Contact rebecca@chronicresilienceot.com.
SUNDAY 21 JULY
1PM AND 3PM: THE LAUNCH OF SAM'S CREEK documentary (25 minutes) with discussion sessions afterwards, presented by Kevin Moran and Tim Firkin. Koha/donation at door. Vegan/ vegetarian/DF/GF café food and drinks available throughout. Essence of Aroha Ahora, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
MONDAY 22 JULY
FREE HOME HEATING ADVICE. With Dave Pullen of the NZ Home Heating Association. Learn how to light a smokefree "upside-down" fire and other home heating tips. Monday 22 July, 10.30am–11.30am, Tākaka Memorial Library. All welcome.
Roots Gig Guide
TUESDAY 23 JULY
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays. Late fees apply until 4pm Tuesdays, if space is available. Stitch ‘n Sew is our agent in Tākaka. Or you can email us: admin@gbweekly.co.nz
WEDNESDAY 24 JULY
SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON. St Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for a Soup and Dessert Luncheon, 12 noon at the Tākaka Bowling Club rooms.
WEDNESDAY 24 JULY
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall. BURGER WEDNESDAY at the Roots bar, dine in only.
THURSDAY 25 JULY
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
Friday:
Saturday: Light winds. Fine and cloudy intervals. A few showers
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday: Southwesterlies freshening. Some showers over Kahurangi, with a few elsewhere later
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
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.
