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Friday 7 June 2024

Orienteers run the Bay

Oliver Egan from Peninsula and Plains Orienteers crosses Kaihoka Beach during last Sunday's long distance event. Photo: Jo Richards.

ROSA VOLZ AND JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay hosted an orienteering extravaganza over King’s Birthday Weekend.

Across three days and three different locations, more than 450 orienteers – with ages spanning ten decades – ran, walked, climbed, and waded through spectacular landscapes and over varied terrain.

The meeting, organised by Nelson Orienteering Club (NOC), was the largest sporting event held in the Bay for several years and attracted entries from around New Zealand and Australia. There were also numerous locals on the start list, including experienced competitors Fleur, Lani, and Anya Murray, as well as young novices and wily old veterans.

Saturday’s action took place over the challenging limestone landscape of Canaan Downs – a middle-distance event on very difficult terrain.

The following day, the focus shifted to the wild west coast at Kaihoka, with race HQ based at the “Red Shed” on Wyllie’s farmland. When

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The GB Weekly arrived mid-morning, it was a hive of activity; race starters were marshalling athletes to ensure each got away at their precise time – one setting off every 60 seconds.

Around the Red Shed, scores of others made their preparations, warming up, hydrating, and chatting to fellow participants. If it seemed like chaos, it was of the highly organised variety, thanks to months of behind-the-scenes work to map the terrain, design and check the various courses, and organise the logistics.

The weekend’s chief organiser, Annemarie Hogenbirk, explained how the wide range of courses catered for all levels of experience and ability, highlighting two extreme examples: “The Under 10s course is 2.3 Ks [km] and basically flat; the elite men have to do 9 Ks with 480 metres climb.”

Annemarie said everyone can choose to participate at an appropriate level. “It’s a sport for all ages – and something families can do together.”

Illustrating her point, a few metres away a competitor in the Under 10 category crossed

the finish line, followed a little while later by the oldest person in the event – the legendary Ian Holden. “He’s 91 years old,” said Annemarie.

“We had to create a new category for him.”

Other key members of the organising team for the day were mapper Michael Croxford, planner Neil Murray, and controller Julian Maclaren.

Michael reckons he spent “around 300 hours” compiling a highly detailed map of the area “using LiDAR data and fieldwork”.

Neil used Michael’s map to design the category-specific courses, before Julian checked them to ensure they all complied with the relevant rules and regulations.

Michael expressed his gratitude to local landowners for permission to hold the event.

“Having access for us is invaluable – it’s essential for our sport, so a big thanks to Jock and Joyce Wyllie, and Jules and Andrew Ferguson.”

Sitting on a grassy hill overlooking the start and finish area, a group of women were...

JO RICHARDS

Last week Tasman District Council (TDC) released updates on environmental policy planning in two key areas – natural hazards, and land and freshwater.

As part of its forward planning, TDC has endorsed a Natural Hazards Plan Change work programme to ensure communities are resilient to natural hazards such as earthquakes, severe weather events, and wildfire, and can adapt to the effects of climate change, including sea level rise.

The programme will examine ways of strengthening natural hazards planning within the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) to avoid putting more people and new development in harm’s way.

Recent experiences with the August 2022 rainfall event and cyclones Fehi and Gita (February 2018), TDC says, serve as a wake-up call highlighting the very real dangers these hazards pose.

The work will start by identifying issues and options for each natural hazard, building on community engagement exercises carried out in 2019 and 2021, and continue with further community engagement later this year to seek feedback on the issues and preferred options.

Central government’s forthcoming climate adaptation framework is expected set out its approach to sharing the costs of adapting to climate change, which will help council’s future community adaptation planning.

In the other key area, TDC will progress the drafting of the Land and Freshwater Plan Change (LFPC) to the TRMP – a change intended to address priority management issues, including introducing provisions to support the Water Conservation Order for Te Waikoropupū Springs.

The LFPC seeks to address waterbody health, water quality, water allocation and sediment issues across the region, and will focus on addressing areas of risk and filling gaps where existing management and national regulation is not meeting the needs for Tasman freshwater management.

A draft LFPC, informed by discussion with iwi, landowners and water users, stakeholders and interested parties, should be published later this year with public feedback expected to shape the final document.

For more information on the above policies, visit the Environmental Policy Plan Change hub on TDC’s Shape Tasman webpages, or email: freshwater.plan@ tasman.govt.nz Also, see TDC notice on page 9.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Capturing extraordinary stories SUBMITTED

One of Carole Davis’s first memories of arriving in Tākaka was of two men so passionately embracing in the middle of Commercial Street that they held up traffic for some time.

She and her husband fell in love with the place and moved here soon after.

Last year Carole joined local writer Charlotte Squire’s course "Write Your Memoir in One Year," and is writing the story of her married life, on paper, including adventures such as freezing and starving in a Department of Conservation hut.

Charlotte is offering her year-long memoir course again, inviting course participants to meet four times in person over the next near, and write their stories at home. They’ll also have 24/7 access to a seven-module online course called Write Your Memoir, and a private Facebook group, if needed.

“We’ll meet once a season at a Parapara home to check in, plan and prepare, and encourage each other,” says Charlotte.

The course also covers writing basics, planning and preparing your story, proofreading and editing, how to publish or print your book, and marketing.

“I encourage people to have fun as they write, and allow their true voices to come out. Your story might seem normal to you, but it’s going to become your children’s history,” says Charlotte.

Write Your Memoir in One Year – Golden Bay – starts Saturday 15 June at 10am.

To learn more and enrol in the course go to: www.charlottesquire.co.nz or email: charlottesquirecoms@gmail.com

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Emma Callaghan and Mark Raffills feature in this months Live Poets at the Mussel Inn. Photo: Submitted.

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“Poetry is the lifeblood of rebellion, revolution, and the raising of consciousness.” American poet and civil rights activist Alice Walker.

Inspired by the long shadows of Walker’s ideals, Golden Bays poets Emma Callaghan and Mark Raffills join forces to paint, via the spoken word, their own revolution, to name the unnameable and to wash away the stains that blot our social, political and spiritual landscape.

They bring their show, Wash Away The Stains, to the Mussel Inn on Thursday 13 June after first giving it voice at the Nelson Fringe Festival in March.

“Many would be tempted to tackle topics such as discrimination with anger or frustration,” wrote Wesley Hollis in his review of Wash Away The Stains at the recent Nelson Fringe Festival. “But Emma’s readings are always calm and measured, yet never lacking in passion. Her words are powerful and important.

“Raffills’ delivery is powerful – he knows how to bring his words to life. He plays with language, using rhyme, alliteration and repetition as well as fascinating combinations of words to tell stories and paint mental pictures.”

The Mussel Inn, Thursday 13 June, 7.30pm. $5.

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Golden Bay High School's new tūī motif holds layers of meaning. Images: Supplied.

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Te Waka Kura o Mohua – Golden Bay High School is entering a new phase of its long and proud history.

This includes stunning new buildings, a new logo, and a new name gifted by Manawhenua ki Mohua, to sit alongside Golden Bay High School. Going forward, you will increasingly see the logo and name on the school buildings and signage, along with other branding such as the website, social media, vans, and letterhead.

The new logo is a tūī motif, designed by the incredibly talented Robin Slow. The tūī is a very appropriate symbol to use as it represents knowledge and kaitiakitanga. The tūī also symbolises drive, leadership, and gaining independence or spreading wings.

The tūī logo is a subset of a broader image with many components and layers of meaning. This image can also be seen above and is a simplified version of a painting that is hanging in the school office.

The name Te Waka Kura o Mohua links to the design and names of the two new blocks. The block with the office, library, staffroom, and administration offices is known as Tokomaru, the ancestral waka of Te Atiawa and Ngāti Tama. This block has two rooflines depicting the two hulls of an ocean-going waka.

At the prow or tauihu is a mohua bird. The new teaching block is named Tainui, the ancestral waka of Ngāti Rārua. This block has a section for junior students – Honu (meaning turtle), and a section for older students – Tohorā (meaning whale). These names also link to the ocean-going history of our tūpuna.

As our school moves ahead with these changes, we are ever mindful of the whakataukī, “Kia whakatōmuri te haere

whakamua,” – I walk forwards with my eyes fixed on the past.

From Lower Tākaka School in 1860 through to Tākaka District High School (1908), Golden Bay High School (1972), and Te Waka Kura o Mohua – Golden Bay High School in 2024, the school on the Waitapu Road site at the corner of Meihana Street and Rototai Road in Tākaka has undergone a number of changes in name and crest or logo. This history is something that we want capture, display, and acknowledge.

We are very thankful for what we have and proud of the partnership that we are continuing to develop, strengthen, and deepen with Manawhenua ki Mohua. Thank you to all that have been involved in our 164-year journey to date and we look forward to sharing more detail about the imagery and meaning of our new logo in the months to come.

Ake Ake, Kia Kaha.

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LE T TERS "Sow's ear" legislation

It has been suggested to me that the Fast-Track Approvals Bill could be adapted to a more acceptable form but this a case of a sow’s ear with no redeeming features that could turn it into a silk purse of any description.

I find it totally unacceptable in any form. It’s racist in its treatment of Māori land rights, undemocratic in consultation and ruinous to New Zealand’s environment, giving no guaranteed safeguards. I see it as little short of traitorous to our environment and the health of our race relations with Māori. The Bill should be rejected outright.

That these measures are promoted so that the Government can balance the books while giving the rich a hefty tax cut in the process is unconscionable. We must ask ourselves if this is still a democracy or a sneaky dictatorial takeover Contact your Members of Parliament today with your concerns.

Karen Brookes

Golden Bay RSA AGM

You may have recently attended or read about our ANZAC Dawn and Civic commemoration services – remembering those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. In order that those sacrifices were not made in vain, our NZ Defence Forces continue to train and operate in areas of conflict or deploy to provide humanitarian aid or help establish peace in war torn countries. Just last month our Defence Force deployed to evacuate Kiwi’s from violence-stricken New Caledonia and immediately afterward flew aid into PNG after a major earthquake. In the years since WWI and WWII, many thousands of NZ Defence Force personnel have trained or deployed to help with such roles and surprisingly, about 60 veterans of this era currently reside in the Tākaka District. Our local RSA is a volunteer organisation who supports many of these veterans and their families and we are constantly on the lookout for new members to help provide that support, to organise commemorations such as ANZAC and Armistice services or assist with other projects. If you’d like to join us please come to our AGM at 7pm next Monday, 10 June, in the Fire Station.

Afterwards join us for supper and hear our guest speaker Julia Lee tell about her experiences with the The Canterbury Mounted Rifles and the re-enactment of the Tākaka Mounted Rifles. If you’d like to know more about the RSA and what we do – Google "RSA" and see links to the national RSA website, Facebook, X and YouTube or email us at: goldenbayrsa@gmail.

Noel Baigent, president Golden Bay RSA

March for Nature

You are probably aware of the proposed Fast-Track Approvals Bill and will have ideas on its’ strengths and pitfalls.

I see only greed and climate/environment degradation.

We, in Golden Bay, cannot bury our heads in the sand. The threat is here.

Gold prospecting at Sam’s Creek is “on the list” for consideration.

Read “Siren’s Call for Sam’s Creek” (GBW, 24/5) for a clear explanation of the effect this mining would have on land and water. It poses a real danger to farming and agriculture, human and animal health and the amazing Te Waikoropupū Springs.

Yes: the Water Conservation Order can be ignored completely by the selected “experts” of Ministers for Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport. Minister Jones is open with his views on Golden Bay people “lotus eaters” and the environment, “a blind frog” impeding development, “Goodbye Freddy”.

Letters (GBW, 31/5) contains clear-sighted comments on this topic and includes an invitation to “March for Nature” on 8 June – in Auckland.

Why not “March for Nature” on that day but here in Tākaka?

My neighbours intend to gather at the Playcentre by Lake Killarney reserve at 9.30am for an orderly “march” to the Village Green by 10am.

How about starting a group in your part of town and join us there?

Golden Bay, New Zealand and the world, must continue

putting environment and green growth ahead of exploitation and greed, to ensure our planet is liveable for our youth and their futures.

We must be good ancestors.

Beth McCarthy

"Queen" Victoria's honours list

If I were queen (ha, ha) I would give honours to Cynthia McConville for her generous work on behalf of our feathered friends. Joyce Wyllie would be honored for sharing her many pearls of wisdom (that was an excellent article she wrote warning us about the extreme dangers of explosive fires that can happen during battery charging (GBW, 31/5).

The 101-year-old war veteran who spoke at the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Jake Larson, said he still has nightmares of his horrific war experiences and lamented at the continuation of humans engaging in these deplorable acts, he said the answer "was love". He would get a big hug.

Doesn't never again mean never again?

Victoria Davis

Toxic gold mine waste, should we be worried?

The proposed Sam's Creek gold mine will have a huge toxic waste dump built above the unconfined Arthur Marble Aquifer and very close to the unconfined Tākaka Gravel Aquifer (UTGA).

Any leaching of toxic waste from the dump will not be able to be stopped from getting into both aquifers.

My assessment of the properties that are directly above the UTGA and access water directly or via bores are as follows: one milk factory, one water bottling facility, one salmon farm, five schools or preschools, eight accommodation businesses, nine social/cultural facilities, six dry stock farms, 14 dairy farms, 52 commercial businesses, 572 residences.

Some businesses and farms listed have bores that pump from the Marble Aquifer beneath the UTGA which is at equal risk of being polluted. Other farms also access water from the Marble Aquifer but are outside the location of the UTGA and have not been included so the list of potentially affected properties is conservative.

It is unclear whether the Central Tākaka Water Scheme would be affected by leaching into the aquifers but if it was, add the hospital, a school and 50 residences onto the list.

If leaching started, it would be unstoppable. The cost to overcome the problem with water reticulation for Tākaka would be huge and what of the properties beyond a reticulated scheme who need more water than falls from the sky, particularly farms?

This is a whole-of-Golden Bay issue. We need to unite for the Bay’s ongoing wellbeing.

Andy Clark

Cast your vote for Special Projects

Golden Bay Special Projects is a chance for you to choose how to spend $38,000 of your rates on local projects.

The Rockville Pool Committee is excited to be one of the seven projects being considered. Our pool needs funds to replace old pipes and install solar panels/pump to retire our diesel furnace. The solar panels will heat the pool and then during the off season will generate income for us...now that’s sustainable! Looking forward to years of Pattisons swimming lessons ahead at our wonderful community pool.

Please drop off the voting form – see page 5 of this GB Weekly – at the TDC office in Tākaka. Or go online, log in and vote for our pool and/or other local schemes at shape.tasman. govt.nz/gb-special-projects.

Nancy-Jean Bell, Rockville Reserve Committee

Unite to fight gold mine

Commendations to Andy Clark for his whakaaro (GBW, 31/5) and to last week's correspondents for their prompt action regarding Siren Gold. I send out a plea to Golden Bay residents: even if you never write to politicians, make an exception in this case. You owe it to our community and to our precious aquifer, to the land and the people. Kevin Moran has provided the information you need. Ministers' email addresses can easily be found in the internet.

To those who are part of the local organisations listed by Clive James and have organising and lobbying skills, help us

to unite and fend off this insanity. Thank you in advance.

Tessa Whiteman March for Nature Last Wednesday was another great evening at the Dangerous Microphone (6pm at the Dangerous Kitchen).

During the evening I shared a poem about the way the Fast-Track Approvals Bill will take away the power of the Te Waikoropupū Springs Water Conservation Order to protect the springs from the danger of an arsenic mine at Sam's Creek.

In my over seven years of reading poetry in Golden Bay I have never seen a crowd so indignant and fired up with what the Government's Bill could do to our precious springs. If you want to express your concern for the waters of Mohua come and join The March for Nature, 10am on 8 June. Our time together will begin with a time of sharing, then (for those who want it) a march to protect nature from this pernicious legislation.

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Martine Baanvinger's new solo show Red Heavens tells the personal family story of local author Gerard Hindmarsh. Photo: Supplied.

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After reading the story of Angelina, DramaLAB theatre director, playwright, and actor Martine Baanvinger was immediately inspired to create a new solo show.

“My passion is strong women in history,” she says.

“Extraordinary women.”

Thus was created Red Heavens, Martine’s interpretation of the personal family story of local esteemed author Gerard Hindmarsh, set on D’Urville Island in the early 1900s.

Its premiere at the Mussel Inn on Wednesday 19 June is the first of five Golden Bay “warm-up” shows preceding a rigorous nationwide Arts on Tour schedule. This venue honours Gerard Hindmarsh on his own patch, acknowledging his connection as grandson to the main characters, Angelina and Vincenzo.

Central to Martine’s interpretation is Angelina, a 16-year-old immigrant bride from the island of Stromboli, north of Sicily, entering a totally unknown life and culture with her virtually unknown husband, Vincenzo. Newly married and thrust into the isolated environment and harsh climate of D’Urville Island, enduring homesickness, loss and grief, Angelina grows into a woman and a mother.

Through Angelina’s eyes, Martine evokes the richness of Angelina’s Italian village but also portrays the conflicting relationship with her cousin Rosa, wife of Vincenzo’s brother. She also introduces the connection, support, and personal growth Angelina finds within her powerful friendship with a beautiful Māori princess living in a nearby bay.

The simple set – a frame and a box both on wheels – describes various objects.

“I love that,” exclaims Martine. “Keeping the simplicity and then transforming the architecture. I present it in a way I think the audience understands. It’s an element of physical theatre.”

Martine’s favourite part of each show is the Q&A afterwards where she steps out of her character into the show’s creator, making the human connection with her audience, sealing together their relationship.

Accompanied by technician Colin Minney, the five Golden Bay performances kickstart the 21 Arts on Tour shows, staged over a month between Invercargill and Whangarei from 12 July, followed by a week in Nelson.

Martine says Gerard has given her his total support; “Working with him has been awesome.” She is also grateful to Arts on Tour, calling the initiative “a lifesaver for artists in New Zealand”.

D’Urville Island, known as “Rangitoto of the South”, is often depicted with a flaring red sky at sunrise, while Stromboli’s active volcano is reflected in a glowing red sky at night. Red Heavens brings both islands together in a moving, artfully told true story.

Red Heavens, From Stromboli to D’Urville Island Golden Bay Tour: Wed 19 June, 7.30pm – Mussel Inn. Fri 21 June, 7.30pm – Pākawau Hall. Sat 22 June, 7.30pm – Village Theatre.

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GOLDEN BAY SPECIAL PROJECTS The Golden Bay Community Board has funding available for special projects in Golden Bay/Mohua and we want to get your feedback on what you want to see funded. There is a total budget of almost $38,000 to spend on the projects.

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Alternatively, you can deliver or post this form to the Golden Bay Service Centre, 78 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Consultation closes on Sunday 16 June 2024.

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Locals step into walking business

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From left, Tom Lake, Duane and Kirsty Fernandes, Bonnie Powers (handing plant to) Jennie Kingston, John Gray, Mary Fingeroff.

Photo: Rosa Volz.

ROSA VOLZ

Local business Kahurangi Guided Walks (KGW) is under new ownership, with former owner Jenni Kingston passing the baton to new business owners – a partnership of three local couples.

Jenni is “thrilled” to be handing over the business to Mary Fingeroff, John Gray, Tom Lake, Bonnie Powers, and Duane and Kirsty Fernandes.

Tom tells The GB Weekly that he and wife Bonnie were attracted to the business as former Outward Bound instructors, and that “all six of the partners bring different strengths to KGW; between us we have over 50 years of [relevant] experience”.

In celebration, a large group of friends, family, guides, and former clients gathered in the Kotinga Hall last Sunday to eat delicious food and celebrate what has been, and what lies ahead. Jenni presented a PowerPoint show and spoke about the history and “memorable moments” of KGW. Present in the room was John Croxford, who started KGW in 1997. There were

many highlights spanning Jenni’s KGW career – starting as a guide in 2007 and taking over ownership in 2015.

Tom explains that KGW works to “assist clients to do multiday walks, including the Heaphy Track, Abel Tasman, Cobb Valley, and Old Ghost Road”. KGW is one of only three guided walk companies that operate in the area. “Our clients are mostly older trampers at the point where they would like assistance with logistics and pack weight.”

John told the gathering, “We are pretty excited to keep things going. We want to grow the day trip business and keep people in the Bay and give people in the Bay jobs. We want to help visitors to understand how great the NZ wilderness is.”

Says Bonnie, “It’s very rare to see a small business for sale that has so much heart and so much community involvement.”

The handover ceremony concluded with Jenni passing over the green baton (a stack of KGW drinking cups) and accepting a native plant from the new owners. Jenni plans to continue with KGW in a guiding capacity.

Chain Reaction to play in fundraiser

RAINFALL FIGURES MAY 2024 Rainfall

Raindays

Heaviest fall

Hamama

18.5mm

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6.5mm on the 14th

Glenview Rd

23mm

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7mm on the 14th

Rototai

24mm

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12.5m on the 15th

36mm

6

11mm on the 14th

The lowest rainfall for May since 2004 and lowest yearly total of 260.5mm since 2004.

PŌhara Ligar/Tata

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YTD 250mm on 24 rain days.

42mm 6 12mm on the 14th May 2023 total rainfall was 333mm.

Onekaka

48mm

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15mm on the 15th

Bainham

55.8mm

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15mm on the 2nd

Te Hapu

58mm

9

12mm on the 29th

Kaihoka

59mm

10

20mm on the 15th

Puramahoi

67mm

10

15mm on the 15th

Collingwood

87.9mm

10

45.3mm on the 15th

This Saturday, 8 June, from 7.30pm performers Chain Reaction and Malaika Hollis (who will be supported by the Pulp Funkshun Band) will be playing at the Mussel Inn as a fundraiser for a new sound system and gear at Golden Bay High School (GBHS). Also playing a couple of her songs will be Iman.J (Alyahna) a singer and songwriter from Nelson, supported by Malaika and the Pulp Funkshun Band.

Chain Reaction are five 10- to 13-year-olds who play high energy pop, rock, funk and country classics. They temporarily have Levity Beet playing bass as their bass player recently moved to Wellington. Maliaka Hollis is a 17-year-old local singer-songwriter who is in her last months of school at GBHS and studies music via Te Kura. Her performance will feature many of her original songs performed as band versions and a handful of covers including recent releases and old favourites in many genres. Entry is $10.

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Puzzles aplenty at jigsaw library

A Kiwi, a Pig and a Natter

From left, Mark Soper, Bert Harris, Blair Crawford, Steven Strange, and Aaron McClatchy. Photo: Submitted.

Plenty of puzzles at the jigsaw library. Photo: Submitted.

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kids' regular puzzles and Wasgijs. There are more puzzles waiting to go on the shelves so there will be new ones to try each time you visit.

The library is free to use and instructions on how it works are in the special red folder alongside the puzzles. Puzzle donations for the library and koha towards the running and upkeep of the library are always appreciated. The contact person is Karen, ph 022 655 9725 for more details.

The Board Gaming in Golden Bay group have set up a free "Jigsaw Puzzle Library" for the community to use. It can be accessed Monday to Friday from 9am through to 4pm in the lounge attached to the Anglican Church Chapel on Commercial Street, Tākaka.

There are more than 50 puzzles readily available each week.

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Exciting things are happening in our local conservation efforts. We recently worked with local hunting contractors to make sure there are no feral pigs on Onetahua Farewell Spit. Staying out at the tip of Onetahua for three days and three nights, the ground-based hunters used dogs to find the last remaining pig, which was captured after tracking it for 7.5 kilometres. This lone pig had been traversing the entire length of Farewell Spit regularly, perhaps in search of company. We now have the job of keeping pigs out of Onetahua and although some pigs are still living in the Old Man Range, they’re being closely monitored to prevent reinvasion onto Onetahua.

The recent news of finding a great spotted kiwi near Pūponga on one of our tracking cameras was pretty exciting for our team. Once common in this area, there had been no recordings of kiwi here since the 1970s! It shows just how important getting rid of these pests is – and the difference local trappers are making. We’d like to say a huge thanks to Farewell Spit Eco Tours, HealthPost Nature Trust and the other community trappers for their ongoing work in this special area. We’re now working with the Department of Conservation to keep an eye on this special kiwi and find out if there are any others.

We’re excited to be part of the first ever "Mohua Trapper Natter" tomorrow, Saturday 8 June, at Pōhara Hall.

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Review: The Moon is Upside Down

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Screening Schedule – Friday 7 to Sunday 30 June Fri 7 4:00

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The Garfield Movie (G) Final Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (R16) Cabrini (M) Final The Moon is Upside Down (R16) Final Carmen Opera (Bizet) $35/$30 Golda (M) Final Village Theatre AGM Doors open 6.30pm, film to follow after meeting The Way, My Way (PG) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (R16) Robot Dreams (G) Once Only Joika (M) Copa 71 (E) The Way, My Way (PG) Final Funny Girl (1968) (PG) Classic Cinema (Note Earlier Start) Origin (M)

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The Moon is Upside Down is either a very dark comedy, or a gritty country drama with laugh out loud moments. But either way, it allows a cast of beloved Kiwi actors to play some astonishingly unlikeable characters.

Jemaine Clement excels at being funny and sad at the same time. And by sad, I don’t mean unhappy, but hopelessly pathetic, and as morose rural garage owner Mack he has seldom been more frustrating. But he’s a delight compared to his caustic older sister Hilary, played to the hilt by Robyn Malcolm who clearly understands the tone this film is aiming for.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME: We meet them picking Mack’s recently arrived Russian bride Natalia, (a delightful performance from Greek-Australian actress AGM RED HEAVENS: LIVE THEATRE Victoria Haralabidou), from the airport – a situation milked for Everyone welcome to our AGM Martine Baanvinger delivers a one-women show on the life of all the awkwardness it clearly contains. on Tuesday 11 June, doors open Angelina Moleta who travelled from Stromboli in Italy to Meanwhile, in the nearby city, Faith, (Elizabeth Hawthorne), 6.30pm for drinks/nibbles, meeting D’Urville Island. Tickets $25/$10 Unlimited Copies. has bought a block of flats and discovers she has also purchased at 7pm and film to follow.

Saturday 22 June @ 7.30pm and Sunday 23 June at 1pm & 7.30pm. a deceased resident whose body has lain undiscovered for a month. Somehow it triggers an urge to provide the quickly cremated remains with a dignified resting place, using the departed soul’s painting of a local landscape as a guide.

DESPICABLE ME 4 (TBC) Kids/Family/Comedy/Adventure And at the local hospital, busy anaesthetist Briar, (played COPA 71 (E) Documentary/Sport 1hr30m Fourth installment of the by writer and director Loren Taylor), has just managed to fit in 1971 Women’s World Cup, in smash hit franchise. Gru, a spectacularly unerotic Skype sex call with her long distance Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium competing in front of more Lucy and their girls welcome partner, Tim. But despite this disappointing session they are than 100,000 spectators. It a new member to the Gru looking forward to finally meeting up for the weekend. was the last women’s World family, Gru Jr, who is intent on Our three principal female characters have now been Cup until the official FIFA tormenting his dad. 1hr30m introduced, and part of the fun is in discovering if, and how, event 20 years later. their developing stories will finally intersect.

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (R16) Action 2hr30m But not before we are treated to further gruesome ‘romantic’ FUNNY GIRL (PG) Classic 1968 Comedy/Drama/Romance Furiosa, the renegade warrior B a r b r a S t r e i s a n d p l a y s encounters as Briar and her newly arrived beau park in a quarry, from Mad Max: Fury Road, comedienne Fanny Brice in of all places, and poor Natalia endures Mack’s magnificent lack this musical biopic. The story taking place before she met of prowess in their new bridal suite. Plenty is being said here follows Brice from her early Max. Snatched from the about the visceral awkwardness of relationships, (and the Kiwi days in the Jewish slums of Green Place of Many Mothers, male in general), and if you are not too easily shocked, the the Lower East Side, to the young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde. height of her career. 2hr30m humour in each situation is inescapable.

Natalia eventually discovers that she has been cruelly duped JOIKA (M) Drama/True Story 1hr50m KA WHAWHAI TONU: STRUGGLE WITHOUT END (M) 2hrs

by Mack and Hilary. But her innate sweetness still causes her Adventure/War True story of Joy Womack, to find wonder in the southern hemisphere sky, (her remark Set in Aotearoa NZ in 1864, who made history as an about the moon gives the film its title), and determination to American ballerina accepted this film tells the story of a somehow improve the lives of the surrounding dairy herds. i nto t h e B o l s h o i B a l l e t pivotal battle in the first land Faith already has her own mission with a funeral urn and the Academy. At fifteen years wars, a battle fought with location of a painting to find, and poor Briar literally runs into old leaving family in Texas to impossible odds between Māori and the colonial forces. her own unwanted assignment while Tim sits uselessly in the travel to Moscow. passenger seat with debilitating car sickness.

ROBOT DREAMS (G) Animated Drama/Music 1hr40m ORIGIN (M) Drama/True Story 2hr20m And just when you might believe that all of these personal An adaptation of Isabel Following the misadventures interactions can’t become more uncomfortable, Rachel House Wilkerson's novel exploring of a dog and a robot in 1980s enters the scene as Hilary’s partner "Tuffy", to add further racial and social hierarchies.

New York City. During an illbluntness to every conversation. “Oh, you’re a lesbian,” says Grappling with tremendous fated day-trip to Long Island, thoroughly disillusioned bride Natalia on meeting her, “I wish personal tragedy, Isabel sets friends Dog and Robot get herself on a path of global separated.

I was.”

The Moon is Upside Down is great fun, if you can take the investigation and discovery. joke. But even if it does prove challenging, the performances THE LION IN WINTER (PG) Classic 1968 Drama/True Story 2hr15m THE ROAD TO PATAGONIA (E) Documentary 1hr30m absolutely cannot be faulted. And this is scarcely surprising Peter O'Toole and Katharine A stunning, intimate and given the talent on display. Robyn Malcolm and Jemaine Hepburn lead this classic unflinching series of love Clement still manage to suggest more sympathetic sides to the Middle Ages drama. In 1183 l e t te r s, f i r s t l y b e t we e n ghastly siblings, Rachel House never disappoints and Victoria AD, King Henry II's three sons two people and secondly all want to inherit the throne, between humanity and the Haralabidou will win your heart as the most kind-hearted of the but when the King won't come Earth from the top of Alaska lost causes we meet. But it’s probably the multi-talented Loren to a decision, they and his wife Recorded Live Performance to the tip of Patagonia.

Taylor in her uninhibited and searingly honest performance each plot to force him. who impresses the most. Careening from one bizarre encounter Buy tickets online at www.villagetheatre.org.nz ꟾ 32 Commercial Street, Takaka ꟾ phone 525 8453 to the next, her ever widening eyes show constant incredulity, while innate kiwi politeness causes her to reflexively thank the people wasting her time, and her life.

And as Kiwis we will recognise that Taylor’s writing and directing, acting tour de force creates a special brand of drama and humour which couldn’t exist in any other part of the world, no matter which way up the moon might be.

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HEALTHY WATER, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES The letter sent recently to property owners in the area of Te Puna Waiora o Te WaikoropupuSprings and the Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer about the draft Land and Freshwater Plan Change 84 (LFPC) is being published to ensure all interested parties are equally informed about this work and we look forward to public feedback on the draft plan change later this year.

You are receiving this letter because you own land within, or next door to, areas that are potentially affected by the Water Conservation Order for Te Waikoropupū Springs and the Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer (the WCO) which will be reflected in upcoming changes to the Tasman Resource Management Plan. Those changes will be called the Draft Land and Freshwater Plan Change (LFPC).

Key activities likely to be affected by the draft plan change include land uses that generate nutrient, sediment, or pathogen discharges (e.g. pastoral farming, horticulture and forestry and land development), wastewater management, water permits and irrigation, and modification of, and activities in and around waterbodies – including rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, and springs.

Properties in the WAMARA or adjacent to Te Waikoropupū Springs may be affected by requirements in both the WCO and LFPC. The Council wants to ensure landowners are aware of the WCO and how they can get involved in the LFPC process.

For the Tākaka catchments, the content of the LFPC will reflect the requirements of the WCO and the recommendations of the Tākaka Land and Freshwater Advisory Group (FLAG). The Tākaka FLAG was a collaborative community group supported

by Council that reviewed freshwater management in the catchments between 2014 and 2019. Their recommendations report is available on Council’s website.

The WCO for Te Waikoropupū Springs has had legal effect in the recharge area of the Springs since October 2023. A map of the Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer Recharge Area (WAMARA) where the WCO applies is available on Council’s website (www.tasman.govt.nz – search for ‘WCO’).

The LFPC process started in 2020 and later this year a draft of the plan change will be released for community feedback. Council is keen to raise awareness of this process, so that landowners and the wider community can understand what the proposed changes mean for them and their local catchments. It provides an opportunity to give feedback to Council which will help inform the final version of the plan change that will be publicly notified following consideration of community feedback.

The LFPC is reviewing the freshwater and some related land parts of the Tasman Regional Policy Statement (TRPS) and Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP). Together these plans influence land use, water take and use, waterbody management, and contaminant discharges on all properties across the Tasman region.

While we are operating in a time of legislative uncertainty, there are priority freshwater issues in Tasman that need to be addressed as soon as possible. The Council also recognises that some outcomes sought may take time and any change needs to be practical and affordable for communities responsible for making that change. The plan change will focus on addressing areas of risk and filling gaps where existing management and national regulation is not meeting the needs for Tasman freshwater.

In setting the priority issues for the draft LFPC we are also mindful of the need for adaptability around the review of the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management and Central Government direction on freshwater management across New Zealand.

For more information and updates check out the Environmental Policy Plan Change hub on Shape Tasman or email us at wco@tasman.govt.nz Barry Johnson Environmental Policy Manager

HEALTH HAPPENINGS AT YOUR LOCAL HEALTH CENTRE…

• Thank you to the community for the generous donations that we have received to the Kitchen this month. We have had lovely butternut, pumpkins, apples and kiwifruit donated. These donations have contributed to providing delicious meals for our residents and for the people in the community who have meals on wheels delivered by our volunteer drivers.

• Our new Health Coach Tal Batzir has started and will be working closely with Brigette our Health Improvement Practitioner. As part of the extended general practice team, Tal is available to assist patients with meeting their health and wellbeing goals.

• Winter illnesses are circulating in the Bay, so we encourage you to wear a mask in public places if concerned, or if you are vulnerable to infection. Vaccinations for Covid and influenza are still available by calling our receptionist.

• We will host several Nelson Specialists, ENT and Gerontolog, in the next few months enabling appointments closer to home and reducing the need to travel.

• Use of the Patient Portal has grown enormously as a convenient way for patients to communicate. However, because of the increased demand and time spent by our clinical team answering portal messages outside of work hours, message responses now incur a $15 fee. The portal message platform is intended for NON-URGENT communication ONLY. Please allow five business days to respond. If you require a response sooner, please ring our friendly reception team 03 525 0060.

• We are lucky to have seven permanent doctors/nurse practitioners working now in the Bay. To ensure you have continuity of care, we encourage you to plan ahead to ensure that you have appointments with your lead provider. This is particularly important if you are on long-term medications or are managing multiple health challenges. Ring our receptionist to discuss.

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Kenneth Donald Scott passed away earlier this month.

Hailed as Golden Bay’s “best postman ever”, Ken was a kind, caring, loyal, ever-generous person with a forbearing nature.

Born 22 February 1935 as a fourth-generation Golden Bay local, Ken’s forefathers emigrated from Scotland and settled at Kotinga in 1855. Later, Ken’s immediate family moved to a farm at Uruwhenua, from where Ken and his two sisters attended Upper Tākaka Primary School. He learned to drive a tractor from the age of eight; by 12 he could reverse it with a trailer on.

As a youngster, Ken developed an interest in model planes, which led to a lifelong interest in making and evolving them.

His last creations had 60cm wingspans and are displayed at the war museum at Omaka, Blenheim.

Eventually the family moved to Central Tākaka, during which time Ken’s father Bob bought the Rural Delivery business. Ken attended Tākaka District High School, where Dot Papps, who also lived in Central Tākaka, was in the same class. Their friendship group spent time together outside of school, swimming and playing tennis.

During his teenage years, Ken and a friend converted a Model T truck into a car. Having been given some timber, he also built a boat that he used on the river at the Top Rocks.

Upon leaving high school, Ken worked as junior linesman for Power and Telegraph (P&T) for three years. He also attended three months of Territorial Army training, which later led to becoming an RSA member. Finishing up with P&T, Ken drove a Bedford truck for Transport Nelson Ltd, carting freight as far as Blenheim, Reefton, and Westport. He worked long days, from 4am to 4pm.

In 1955 he married Dot and they had three children, Steven, Kim, and Andrea, and now one grandchild, Amy. Tragically, Steven died in 1975, aged 18. Ken considered family to be the most important part of his life.

By 1956, Ken was carting loads of cement up to the building of the Cobb Dam five times per day. On his first trip in, he had an accident. One of the wheels missed a corner, sending the whole truck over a bank, rolling, and coming to rest against a tree just before the river. Somewhat concussed, Ken “came to” walking along Glover’s Flat Road covered in white cement dust, wondering where his truck was.

Described as a “nippy” rugby player, Ken was selected for the Golden Bay-Motueka rep rugby team in the late 1950s.

They won the Seddon Shield.

Ken was a foundation member of the Pōhara Beach Sailing Club in 1961 and helped build the original clubhouse. He was commodore for some time and later made a life member. Ken built his own OK Dinghy, having to first build a shed, then a trailer for the vessel.

He became a skilled yachtsman and won many trophies, including the Nelson Marlborough West Coast Freshwater Championship at Rotoiti. He became “King of the Lake” that year. In later years Ken purchased a 4m runabout complete

Kenneth Donald Scott, "a man who could turn his hand to anything".

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with cabin and bunks. Many happy hours were spent fishing with family members.

When his father took ill in 1968, Ken took over the Rural Delivery business, a 170km daily route from Tākaka to Upper Tākaka to Wainui. He worked six days per week. Mechanically adept, Ken took great care of the vehicles he used, mostly Hillmans.

Dot learned the ropes in later years so that Ken could have some time off. He visited their grandchild in Perth, took up outdoor bowling and mowed the greens. He and Dot were both keen indoor bowlers as well, with Ken representing Golden Bay-Motueka for many years.

After 38 years as a much-appreciated postie, Ken retired to pursue his many interests. He worked with son-in-law Colin for many years at White Rock Engineering. They bought and restored a 1955 A2 Bedford truck, which was a great source of pride for Ken and a showstopper at the annual A&P Shows.

Ken later joined Classic Cars, served on Heritage and Senior Citizens committees, volunteered at Golden Bay Museum, Meals on Wheels, and enjoyed Sit & Be Fit. Despite “dodgy hips”, Ken won his last Senior Men’s Pairs at 88 years old in 2023, together with the youngest member, aged 16.

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Change on the menu at Tākaka café RONNIE SHORT

After 14 years, Geraldine Wee has passed on ownership of the Courtyard Café, the tiny outlet tucked along the pathway leading from Tākaka’s Commercial Street (by Paper Plus) through to Junction and Reilly Streets.

New owner Vana has lived in New Zealand for a couple of decades since emigrating from Cambodia. He has worked in the food industry ever since, in cafés, bakeries, catering, and for the past 10 years cheffing in Thai restaurants in Wellington.

Just three weeks in, Vana has added his own freshly baked goodies, some Thai meals, and all-day breakfasts to the menu.

“People are coming in saying they love it...Also we have a big menu, a lot of choice. Mostly a lot of Western food,” said Vana.

Vana says he will make “new and different tasting” Thai curries. Later he’d like to make Cambodian food such as cream curr y on noodles, a traditional dish with lemongrass. “It’s so divine.”

Opening nights – as of last Saturday – is a bit of an experiment, but Vana is very keen to open longer hours than the current 7am-5pm.

He begins at 7am, baking and prepping for the day. “I work 14-hour days, I work really hard.”

While he is busy in the kitchen, friend and co-worker Ratanak serves customers.

Vana says, “He makes good coffee.”

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Vana feels very fortunate to have a beautiful place to live. “I love Golden Bay, nice and quiet... and the people friendly and the environment, places to go. It’s an interesting place.”

Looking ahead to summer excites Vana, “It’s

going to be really busy.” He envisages an arrow sign at the Commercial Street entrance and is open to any local artists’ ideas.

Customer Ann Jones expressed her appreciation as she departed the café. “That [curry] was beautiful thank you. The Courtyard Café is carrying on in good hands.”

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Young Pumas heading to international tournament JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s Pumas are going to be mixing it with city fat cats at an international football tournament next month.

The Under-14 squad are heading down south for the Christchurch International Cup (CIC) – billed as the premier youth football event in New Zealand. The annual tournament, hosted by Christchurch United Football Club at its United Sports Centre, attracts top clubs and academy teams from around New Zealand and Australia.

Standing on the sideline at last Saturday’s home match against Motueka Stingers, Pumas’ manager Andrea Dimmock said everyone connected with the team is excited about the cup competition. “It’s amazing for a small rural club.” She explained that the team has already raised the necessary $5,000 to cover entry fee, accommodation, food and travel cost. “We’ve had so much support from businesses who paid $300 to sponsor a player. And we’ve had ‘Hire a Puma’ where people could pay a Puma to do little jobs.”

The application to participate in the CIC was submitted by player’s parent Kim Whittall after the team expressed a desire to play tournament football – something usually restricted to academy and rep teams.

Watching the Pumas perform on the pitch, it comes as no surprise to learn they have played together for years; coupled with individual talents, there’s an understanding between the players that binds them into a highly effective band of brothers.

On Saturday that close-knit team put six goals past the Stingers without conceding.

Speaking after the match, Pumas' coach Flori Dahl said he was “very lucky” to be in charge of the squad. “They’re obsessed: They come up here after school and their parents pick them up at eight.”

It’s that sort of dedication that will stand the Pumas in good stead as they hunt for success next month.

GBAFC Pumas shortly after defeating Motueka Stingers 6-0 at the Rec Park last Saturday. Manager Andrea Dimmock and coach Flori Dahl are at far right. Photo: Jo Richards.

Tākaka Squash Open "maxed out" with full draw JO RICHARDS

For Tākaka Squash Club, King’s Birthday Weekend means only one thing – the hosting of its annual Open tournament.

Last Friday, a field of 46 players from across the Top of the South and beyond descended on Tākaka’s Rec Centre armed with rackets, shoes and other sporting paraphernalia, for three days of high-energy competition.

The opening ties were played on Friday evening – a session that continued past midnight – with the finals and prizegiving taking place on Sunday. A tournament dinner was held for around 70 people at the Rec Centre on the Saturday evening, with all food supplied by the club committee.

On Saturday morning, up on the mezzanine level overlooking the two glass-backed courts, tournament organiser Paul McConnon was busy making sure everything ran smoothly. He was pleased that the event had attracted the largest number of entries for a few years. “We’re maxed out,” said Paul, adding that even the late withdrawal of two entrants hadn’t upset the draw. “Richard and Thomas Tait stepped in at the last minute.”

Amongst those who regularly step up for the event is Chris Baird – one of five players from Waimea Club competing over the weekend. It’s not his first time at the tournament. “Every year I support it,” said Chris, who considers it as one of the best.

“It rates up with Kaikōura – nice courts, nice people.”

Returning to his old stomping ground, Paul “Buddah” Childs had travelled up from Canterbury with eight students from Christchurch Boys’ High School. “It’s good to be here,” said Budda.

Meanwhile, on the court below, Thomas Tait was engaged in a tie with Tiff Price – an intense contest but, in line with the weekend’s vibe, played in a friendly, respectful manner.

On Tuesday morning, as she reflected on the weekend, club secretary Sharon McConnon was clearly happy with the way the tournament had worked out. “A great weekend was had by all and both players and spectators were treated to some

Thomas Tait at full stretch in his match against Tiff Price. Photo: Jo Richards.

great squash and a weekend of Golden Bay hospitality. We had really good representation from our own club this year and some great results and lots of local placings.”

Sharon said the facilities remained the envy of many competitors. “The Rec Centre is still admired by everyone who

comes to play here and, as a club, we are very proud to host here. We had some great comments, including one of praise from an Auckland family who were very impressed and said their club wasn’t as flash as ours.”

For results and acknowledgements see page opposite.

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RESULTS Dave Gowland, left, competes against Willie Abel in the Standing final. Photo: Submitted.

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The annual King’s Birthday Challenge took place at the Telegraph Hotel on Sunday 2 June.

The challenge is a series of knockout races with the winner progressing to the next round. The Golden Bay club had a very strong contingent, including Brian Godsiff, Brett Pocock, Ashleigh Radford, Linde Kynast, and Serena and Dave Gowland.

The favourite to take out the Women’s 275mm Underhand Challenge was Emma Riddell from Nelson, who is a member of the NZ Women’s Test Team taking on the Australians in Adelaide soon. In the first round, Emma beat Ashleigh, who was last year’s winner, while Serena beat new axewoman Linde. Serena put on a mistake-free performance in the final but was unable to match the power of Emma, who took it out comfortably.

The Open Challenge events consisted of a 250mm Standing and a 300mm Underhand and were both taken out by Dave

Gowland; the first time in the event’s history that both disciplines have been won by the same axeman. It was a test of being able to handle pressure, as in all the six consecutive races that Dave had to win, the biggest winning margin was just two blows.

Dave beat Willie Abel from Picton in the Standing final, eliminating Rossie Birchfield and Brett Pocock on the way.

In the Underhand final, Dave beat New Zealand veteran Stu Cunningham, gaining some sort of revenge for Stu winning all of the silverware at the Golden Bay A&P Show. On the way to the final, Dave eliminated Ray Biggs from Nelson and Rossie Birchfield.

We would like to thank the Telegraph Hotel for food and refreshments, Anatoki Salmon for sponsoring the winners’ prizes, and as always Duncan McKenzie for all of the time and resources he puts into the club.

GOLF 28 May. Irish Stableford: M Dobbie 68, M Solly 68.

29 May. Stableford: G Allen 35, S Kerr 35, R Heuvel 34. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Allen, 4/13 8/17 R Tait, 9/18 S Kerr.

BRIDGE 29 May. Rangihaeata Pairs Session 1: R McDonald/B Burdett 60.32%; H Curtis/J Edmondson 56.35%; J Cooper/J Pemberton 56.35%. H/cap: L Scurr/G Hope 59.17%; R McDonald/B Burdett 56.84%; J Cooper/J Pemberton 53.18%.

31 May. Rainbow Relaxed 1 Session 8: C Mead 67.71%; L Scurr 62.50%; J Massey 61.46%.

SQUASH Mixed Division 1: 1st Archie Balck (Tākaka), 2nd Jack Breward, 3rd John Lavers (Tākaka); Mixed Division 2: 1st Nicholas Whitley (Waimea), 2nd Hester Davies (Tākaka); Men’s Division 2: 1st William Gallagher, 2nd Toby Gibson, 3rd Brendan Richards (Tākaka); Men’s Division 1: 1st Richard Stephenson (Waimea), 2nd Chris McCarthy (Nelson), 3rd Paul McConnon (Tākaka); Women’s Open: 1st Sarena Harwood, 2nd Christine Palmer (Waimea), 3rd Keren Barcas (Motueka); Men’s Open: 1st Henry Moran, 2nd Jethro Moran, 3rd Brendon Whitley.

ORIENTEERING Results for elite runners: Canaan Downs (Women): 1 Marina Comeskey (NOC), 2 Lara Molloy (Wellington), 3 Georgie Whitla (NOC). Canaan Downs (Men): 1 Scott Smith (NOC), 2 Nick Hann (Peninsula and Plains Orienteering Club – PPOC), Nick Smith (PPOC). Kaihoka (Women): 1 Lara Molloy (Wellington), 2 Marina Comeskey (NOC), 3 Piret Klade (Hawke's Bay Orienteering Club – HBOC). Kaihoka (Men): 1 Nick Smith (PPOC), 2 Nick Hann (PPOC), 3 Will Tidswell (HBOC). Sprint (Women): 1 Lara Molloy (Wellington), 2 Amelia Horne (NOC), Georgia Whitla (NOC). Sprint (Men): 1 Cameron Bonar (North West Orienteering Club), 2 Scott Smith (NOC), 3 Will Tidswell (HBOC).

Takaka Squash Club Thanks to all participants as without them, we have no tournament. Thanks to our squash club committee – we are lucky to have such a great band of helpers. Thanks also to Amanda Tait for the bar duties on Saturday night - we really appreciate this, and to Lou, the Rec Centre cleaner who does an amazing job to make the centre sparkling clean. Thanks to Andyara Milan was on hand once again, to offer sports massages – the first three massages courtesy of First National. Last but not least, thank you to all our very important sponsors – Nelson Building Society, ITM Takaka, First National Golden Bay, Alsco (towels), Wholemeal Café, Fresh Choice, 3BeeHoney and Tiff Price for the drill raffle donation. We may still have some tickets available, so please get in touch with Sharon on 027 525 8255 if you would like one, or message us on the Takaka Squash Club Facebook page.

Newcomer axewoman Linde Kynast. Photo: Submitted.

Willie Abel from Picton. Photo: Supplied by Brent Topine.

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Fleur and Lani Murray before Monday's sprint event in Tākaka.

Photo: Rosa Volz.

Beverley Holder and Carol Ramsden compare notes at the Red Shed after completing their runs at Kaihoka. Photo: Jo Richards.

clearly already thinking about their next orienteering trip The next day competitors gathered at Tākaka Primary School for the sprint event, and departed the “quarantine area” (the school hall) in one-minute intervals before navigating the course and tagging each control in the required sequence.

Local participant Lani Murray (aged 16) was “hoping for a good course time, with the objective of making the top 10

competitors in the secondary school grade, and to be selected for the New Zealand Secondary School Orienteering [NZSSO] team”. Lani has competed in the team for the last two years.

On Tuesday morning, looking back on the event, Annemarie described the weekend as "three glorious days of orienteering with beautiful weather in stunning Golden Bay".

See page 13 for elite runner category results.

Living legend 91-year-old Ian Holden. Photo: Jo Richards.

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PLANNED MAINTENANCE WORK AFFECTING THE POWER SUPPLY TO GOLDEN BAY DURING JULY 2024 SUNDAY 7 JULY 2024 9:00AM – 4:00PM

SUNDAY 21 JULY 2024 9:00AM – 4:00PM

If we need to postpone either shutdown due to weather or an unforeseen circumstance, the alternate dates are Sunday 14 July and Sunday 28 July respectively.

WHY IS THE POWER GOING OFF

GENERATOR SUPPLY

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.

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.

Network Tasman will also carry out localised maintenance on the distribution network while the lines are out of service.

OUTAGE NOTIFICATION

WHERE IS THE POWER GOING OFF

Customers will be notified by their electricity retailer for each outage that will affect them.

7 JULY: This outage will affect most customers in Golden Bay. Customers in Upper Takaka and some customers at the top end of the Takaka Valley will not be affected by the outage.

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.

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.

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

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.

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CLASSIFIEDS AGM NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

ROCKVILLE Bowling Club AGM, Wednesday 12 June at Collingwood Memorial Hall, 7pm.

NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome.

GB RSA AGM, 7pm Monday 10 June at the Tākaka Fire Station.

Public invited - new members welcome.

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

TENNIS Club GB (GBTC) AGM, Wednesday 19 June, 7pm at the community room, Rec Park Centre. We need more help!

Love to see you then.

GOLDEN Kids AGM will be held at 4.15pm on Wednesday 12 June, at Golden Kids. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay NZ Deerstalkers Association AGM, Wednesday 12 June, 7pm at River Inn Hotel.

POHARA Bowling Club AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday 16 June at 10.30am. Members and public welcome.

Agenda: Minutes of the last Annual Meeting, Election of Officers, General Business.

Golden Bay Promotion Association, Inc

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Hato Hone St John Golden Bay Appeal. On Friday 14 June, we will have a presence at FreshChoice supermarket Tākaka from 10am to 4pm and on Saturday 15 June, we will have a presence outside the Memorial Hall in Collingwood from 10am to 4pm. All monies raised will stay in Golden Bay. MAKE money online. Any passion, hobby, or interest, unlimited earnings, free star ter membership, visit TheAffiliateMarketingLifestyle.com for more info.

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.

CHANGED DATE Monday 17 June, 7pm Golden Bay Visitor Centre, Willow Street

GUEST SPEAKER:

Craig Boodee, Nelson Regional Development Agency visitor destination manager

If you are interested in Abbeyfield and what we do, feel free to join us at our

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We are pleased to announce the successful grant applicants of our February 2024 Round: Big Brothers Big Sisters Nelson-Tasman DramaLAB Artaza Studio Golden Bay Arts Council Golden Bay Grand Stand Community Trust Golden Bay Pottery Club Golden Bay Youth Habitat Trust Golden Gardeners for Golden Bay Golden Kids Early Learning Centre Inc. Hato Hone St John Nelson & Tasman Bays Area Committee He Matapuna Ora Charitable Trust Mohua Galactic Trust T.A.G. – The Adventure Group Takaka Village Green Acquisition Society The Funkisphere The Village Theatre Whenua Iti Outdoors

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

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SMITH Rex George – passed away on 27th May 2024, aged 72. Formerly Golden Bay and Motueka. Rex was a much loved Dad, Grandad, Brother, Uncle and friend to many. A private celebration of Rex’s life is to be held and a memorial service will be held in Golden Bay at a date to be advised.

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Our Annual General Meeting will be held upstairs at the Wholemeal Café, 60 Commercial Street, Takaka on Thursday, 18 July 2024 at 1.30pm

Enquiries welcome 027 698 1024 or 027 536 9591

Key positions are filled but as our organisation relies on volunteers to help organise Commemorations and look after our RSA Veterans, spouses and families - don’t be shy. Please come and join us and also hear our guest speaker Julia Lee tell about her experiences with ‘The Canterbury Mounted Rifles’ and the re-enactment of the ‘Takaka Mounted Rifles’.

All welcome - this is a public meeting. Supper provided.

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Missing since 20 May. Please ph Marjorie 524 8361.

SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea

Golden Bay Community Health is a Rural Integrated Health Centre consisting of a Medical Centre, Urgent Care, Allied Health, Community Nursing, Well-Child, Maternity, In-Patients and Aged Residential Care.

We are currently recruiting for the role of:

Registered Nurses - Rural (Permanent & Casual positions available)

New season’s

Vacancy open until filled.

Youth Support Worker

TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA. June opening: Matariki weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, 11am-4pm.

Contact: totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934.

ROSES!!

Bare root price

Last week!

Ph 525 9868 or 027 306 9508 earthgemstakaka@gmail.com

GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS - Fresh Produce - Natural Health Products - Bulk Foods - Housekeeping Products 525 8677

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team on a temporary basis to work in a flagship integrated rural health centre in one of the most beautiful regions of Aotearoa.

To apply for the role please visit https://www.nbph.org.nz/ professsionals/careers/job-vacancies/registered-nurse-ruralpermanent-amp-casual-positions-available

THE WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7.30am-3pm daily. Fridays 7.30am-7.30pm, dinner menu from 5pm.

Te Whare Mahana - Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) is seeking a dynamic Youth Support Worker to deliver focused-based, recoveryorientated interventions to service users as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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, 2, 16 and 30 June; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 9 and 23 June. NB: Reps from The Voice of the Martyrs will be the speakers on 23 June.

ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship with Ian Davidson. We extend a warm welcome to join us for a soup and dessert luncheon on Wednesday 19 June, 12 noon, at the Takaka Bowling Club rooms.

Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind…

You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” Matthew 22:37

The prospective recruit will:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Hold relevant mental-health-specific experience • Utilise initiative • Have a full clean driver’s license • Be computer literate The successful candidate will maintain a caseload, participate in a mental health crisis on-call roster, and be supported by mental health professionals in an empathetic & collaborative team.

For more information, a detailed job description, and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage www.twm.org.nz/careers.

If this is you, please send your complete application to hr@twm.org.nz.

Application close: OPEN until filled!

Consent for Police Vetting is required.

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

Sunday Service 10 am Pastor: Rodney Watson 0275 114 266 All Welcome 93 Commercial St, Takaka. www.godunlimited.org

Kahurangi Christian Church Sunday 9 June

Registered Nurses - Rural (Fixed Term up to 8 weeks)

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BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome.

Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.

MONDAY 10 JUNE GB RSA AGM, 7pm at the Tākaka Fire Station. Public invited new members welcome.

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 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 or phone us 027 525 8679.

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

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

THURSDAY 13 JUNE DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.

GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS. Instead of usual meeting, meet at Golden Bay Museum at 2pm to see museum collections. Followed by afternoon tea in town.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Every Monday night at 7.30pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. All welcome.

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm.

Ph 524 8194.

DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.

DE-LISH DELICATESSEN. Sumptuous, delicious food.

Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our dedicated team on a temporary basis to work in a flagship integrated rural health centre in one of the most beautiful regions of Aotearoa.

GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4pm. Ph 525 8193.

To apply for the role please visit https://www.nbph.org.nz/ professsionals/careers/job-vacancies/registered-nurse-fixedterm-role-up-to-8-weeks

NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late.

Bookings ph 03 970 3992.

Vacancy open until filled.

FRIDAY 7 JUNE

Contact Robin Swafford, 022 604 9678

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late.

Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.

We are currently recruiting for the role of:

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

10:30am Onekaka Hall

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am-4pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz

Golden Bay Community Health is a Rural Integrated Health Centre consisting of a Medical Centre, Urgent Care, Allied Health, Community Nursing, Well-Child, Maternity, In-Patients and Aged Residential Care.

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH THEMED MENUS & LIVE MUSIC For bookings: aydee@wholemealcafe.co.nz

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.

PPT 20 hrs/week, plus after hours on on-call roster

OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS FOR DINNERS JUNE 7TH FROM 5PM

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open 5 days from 9am, weekend brunch 9-11am. Monday and Tuesday open from 3pm. Ph 525 7678.

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

Sat 8th

MALAIKA AND PULP FUNCTION. Supported by CHAIN REACTION and IMANI.J. $10 school music gear fundraiser.

Thu 13th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - Featuring EMMA CALLAGHAN & MARK RAFFILLS. 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 15th TAKADIMI - Tabla Raga Jazz fusion. $30 tix @ undertheradar. $40 door.

Sun 16th MUSSEL INN BEER TASTING COMPETITION register NOW to secure your place and get practicing!

Wed 19th RED HEAVENS - The true story of Angelina Moleta - a new play by Martine Baanvinger. $25 tix @ Unlimited Copies.

Thu 20th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 22nd DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS WINTER WARMER KNEES UP. $10 tix, $15 door.

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UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

U3A welcomes Sasha Borissenko – journalist, barrister, musician and social justice activist.

As national representative for Community Access Media Alliance (here, Takaka Fresh FM) she will discuss its uniqueness, its history and its move into the digital age.

LATER EVENTS TEA AND TALK, Old School Café, Friday 21 June, 10.30am.

Hosted by Pakawau Rural Women. All welcome. Ph Joyce 03 524 8364.

UPPER TAKAKA COUNTRY CLUB PIG HUNT, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August. More info to follow.

HATO HONE ST JOHN GOLDEN BAY APPEAL, Friday 14 June at FreshChoice supermarket Tākaka, 10am-4pm. Saturday 15 June, outside the Memorial Hall in Collingwood, 10am-4pm.

Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 21 June, 10.30am All welcome. Non-members a gold coin please.

Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

OPEN MIC

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SATURDAY 15TH JUNE

WINTER FUNK VOL 2

FULL SPECTRUM DRUM & BASS YAKKA | WILLOW | JARGON I NUGz - $10

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Roots Gig Guide

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Teentheatre 2024 Presents

The Antigone Project

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Directed by Ronnie Short

From Stromboli to D’Urville Island This dynamic play is inspired by the book ‘Angelina’

by New Zealand author Gerard Hindmarsh.

Golden Bay Tour

WED 19 JUNE, 7.30pm – MUSSEL INN FRI 21 JUNE, 7.30pm – PAKAWAU HALL SAT 22 JUNE , 7.30pm – VILLAGE THEATRE SUN 23 JUNE, 1pm – VILLAGE THEATRE SUN 23 JUNE, 7.30pm – VILLAGE THEATRE

Saturday 15 June 7 pm

Tickets: $25 / $10 youth

Adults $20 Students $15

Sunday 16 June

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Tickets from Paper Plus

Tickets at Unlimited Copies (Cash only) or door sales if any available. facebook.com/dramalabnz or contact 022 6523078

Gold Card $15

TAKAKA FUELS & FISHING

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Proudly sponsors Golden Bay Tide Watch

Valid from Friday 7 until Tuesday 11 June Friday: Light winds. A few cloudy areas at first otherwise fine. Light frosts in sheltered areas.

Saturday: Light winds. Mainly fine. Early frosts and briefly mild for a time during the day.

and becoming locally heavy in the afternoon.

Monday: Northerlies with rain at first. Winds tending westerly from late morning with showers and increasing fine intervals.

Tuesday: Southwesterlies developing. A few showers at first then becoming mainly fine.

Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

SOLLYS Contractors

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

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HIDDEN GEM Tucked behind the trees, this delightful home is on just over 1600sqm of gardens. Plenty of space for cars/caravan/boat & double garage. Large, covered entertainment area ideal for family gatherings & outdoor living.

13 Buxton Lane, TAKAKA PIPEWORX GOLDEN BAY Located in the heart of Takaka's CBD, Pipeworx is the only dedicated plumbing supply store in the area. The long-established business has many loyal customers & a full range of plumbing supplies and pumps.

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164 Collingwood-Bainham Main Rd, COLLINGWOOD

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This home has multiple attractive qualities - too many to mention, that you really do need to view.

Come along to my open home.

Open Sun, 9th|1-2:00pm Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

618a Abel Tasman Dr, CLIFTON

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Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

870m2

Viewings by appointment

Asking $315,000

12 Coote Street, TAKAKA ONE OF THE LAST AVAILABLE! Located in the Greenways Subdivision, this generous sized 1432m2 section is the perfect site for your new build! Services include power, phone & sewer connections.

Close by is the recreation centre, hospital & town. Call James today.

James Mackay 027 359 0892

From $700,000

McShane Road, WAINUI PRIME BLOCKS Located on a ridge overlooking magnificent Wainui Bay, we offer three sections subject to title; Lot 1 – 7100sqm Asking $700,000 Lot 2 – 8768sqm Asking $800,000 Lot 3 – 6050sqm Asking $800,000 All three blocks offer amazing views & are sizes are approx. Call me now.

James Mackay 027 359 0892

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Paul McConnon

1621sqm

ANNIE’S NIRVANA BACKPACKER Centrally located iconic accommodation. Deceptively spacious & licenced for 28 pax. With a fully self-contained separate owners’ accommodation. It is YHA approved. Call me for all of the information and to view.

PRIVATE PARADISE Enter a private oasis, including lawn, a paved courtyard & enchanting patio/barbeque area. The sunny, secluded home is just a skip, hop & jump down to the walkway to picturesque Pohara Beach. The perfect lock & leave or permanent home. Act now.

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

221 Patons Rock Rd, PATONS ROCK

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$770,000 + GST (if any) 25 Motupipi Street, TAKAKA

OCEANS OF OPPORTUNITY This modern beachside home is the perfect addition to your family, a place to create long lasting memories. Excellent sea views and positioned just across the road to Patons Rock beach. Call us today for more information.

Viewings by appointment

904sqm

Viewings by appointment

MOVE FOR THE LIFESTYLE Open living spaces bask in sunshine, connecting to a patio for summer gatherings. A woodfire keeps you cosy in the winter. Stunning mountain views established gardens & fruit trees and a fully fenced section. Call today for more information.

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

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

QUALITY HOME ON 3.6ha Discover the rural lifestyle in this family home on 3.6 ha of pristine land. Featuring a rumpus room, study & sep. laundry. Outside, there are two large sheds & fenced paddocks for livestock & stunning views complete the package. Call now.

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Jana McConnon Salesperson 021 245 2197

Mickayla Ormsby Salesperson 027 297 8477

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