The GB Weekly - 14 June 2024

A crowd of more than 200 people gathered on Tākaka’s Village Green last Saturday morning to voice their opposition to the Government’s Fast-track Approvals Bill.

They joined thousands of others who took part in rallies across New Zealand under the banner of March for Nature.

Golden Bay’s march was given added impetus by Siren Gold’s recent application under the Fast-track process to mine gold at Sam’s Creek. Tākaka resident Beth McCarthy organised Saturday’s rally in the town after reading about an event being held in Nelson. “I thought, why don’t we have one here?”

Save Our Springs co-ordinator, and MC for the morning, Kevin Moran set the tone with a poetry reading, before members of the crowd took turns to speak and share their views.

Tasman District councillor Celia Butler said the Fast-track legislation was “causing anxiety” for council, warning, “If Sam’s Creek gets through then the Water Conservation Order may end up counting for nothing.”

Karen Brookes explained that the proposed bill would affect the whole country. “This is not just about Golden Bay; this is about all New

Zealand. She continued by reading from her submission to parliament on the legislation, concluding: “I see no value in passing this highly disruptive piece of proposed legislation”.

Stepping up to the microphone, Debbie Pearson described the legislation as “the most undemocratic bill” she had come across in her life. “It takes away our voice. Our river is threatened by this mine; our springs are threatened by this mine; nature is threatened – not just here but across New Zealand.”

The serious mood lightened as Debbie led the crowd in singing about the urgent need “to build a better future” for the planet. As they belted out the chorus “Do it now, now, now,” people punched the air in unison.

Andrew Yuill followed with a reminder of the aquifer’s fragile ecosystem that produces the crystal clear water of the springs and called for the community to "come together and tell that lot in Wellington that we do not want the exercise in corporate power in our Bay”.

Returning to the proposed Bill, Andy Clark described a government bent on conflict. “They are on a war footing, but it’s against our environment and our democracy.” He urged everyone to express their views to the

ministerial trio responsible for enacting the legislation. “The best thing you can do is to write three letters to lobby really, really hard.”

The crowd then set off to walk the triangular route comprising Motupipi, Meihana and Commercial Streets, thereby highlighting the potential size of the waste dump resulting from Sam’s Creek mine, should it go ahead.

Back at the Village Green, as the marchers returned, Beth said the cause had clearly been taken up by the community. "It’s Golden Bay at its absolute best.”

Three days later, however, Golden Bay blotted its copybook. On Tuesday afternoon, as local MP Maureen Pugh was leaving the TDC Service Centre in Tākaka, following a meeting with the Community Board, she was subject to an alledged assault by one of the 100 or so protesters gathered outside. Although the MP was not physically injured, the incident is currently the subject of a compaint to police.

Speaking to The GB Weekly on Wednesday, board chair Abbie Langford said, while protesters had "absolutely every right" to have their voices heard, some had overstepped the mark. "The level of aggression shocked me. What happened to Maureen was not okay."

SLC Sustainable Hui

The Sustainable Golden Bay Follow-Up Hui on Saturday 25 May at the Sustainable Living Centre (SLC) was another inspiring day of speakers and discussion panel.

The day kicked off with Sol Morgan giving an overview of the benefits and outcomes of previous huis since 2017 with founding umbrella organisations, key groups and persons working together on regenerative and sustainable initiatives. Tasman District Council (TDC) senior climate change policy advisor Barbara Lewando gave a recap on how the 2024 amendment of the Climate Change Response Act speaks about managed retreat from coastal areas. In her vision this lacks a clear strategy, collection of data, mitigation plans, and needs to have local community input. She urged all of Golden Bay to make submissions by 16 June to Government’s Inquiry into Climate Adaptation, as it will impact many coastal properties.

In his hemp update, the first since 2022, Kerry Cleland spoke about the challenges of growing, and the great flaw in having industrial hemp controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act, which prohibits selling any part of it unless licenced. Consequently, the profit margin currently makes hemp growing unviable for Golden Bay. Tane Woodland talked about his company, Kohu Hemp, integrating hemp into the Common House in Tākaka Cohousing’s first neighbourhood. This makes it the largest hemp building in New Zealand. One thousand hemp panels were prefabricated here using simple machinery. For his next hemp projects, he plans to upgrade his machinery to produce more panels, more affordably. Local Andrew Earle spoke about his experiments with sorel cement in creating hempcrete and other geopolymers. Great opportunities, he said, are possible with further research and development and investment in machinery to build on a larger scale. All agreed that changing legislation is required to improve the hemp industry.

The hui ended with a discussion panel of organisations and businesses that took matters into their own hands locally to fulfil a need in our community with sustainable initiatives. This included Ellis Creek Farm, Rites of Passage Foundation, Mohua Seed Exchange, and umbrella organisations like Mohua 2042 Trust and Tasman Environmental Trust. They talked about their visions, challenges,...

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JO RICHARDS

Debbie Pearson leads the singing at the March for Nature rally in Tākaka last Saturday. Photo: Jo Richards.

SLC SUSTAINABLE HUI

...community benefits, and how the funding and legislation flowed.

Thanks to our supporters Sargood Bequest, Tasman District Council, and Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, and the SLC’s dedicated staff and volunteers.

Resource Share Café

On Saturday evening people gathered at the SLC to share dessert bites and hot cups of chai. Topics explored included bulk ordering; growing food together; seed exchange; tools and equipment share.

The main theme for the evening was around neighbourhoods coming together and driving their local economy and community through sharing and complementing each other’s skills, resources, and knowledge. Out of this, a core group of initiators is formed to collect valuable information so this movement can grow.

NEWS IN BRIEF

What is U3A?

U3A began in France in 1973 and soon spread internationally. In NZ there is no central organisation, only a website with links to the 80 or so groups that operate in this country. All those groups are independent and self-funding. Their purpose is to offer a framework for people in retirement (mainly) to share knowledge and keep on learning in an informal way. There is actually no age requirement – just any time when a person has the inclination to undertake learning for its own sake, ie, not for any qualification.

Most activity is in small groups, typically meeting in members’ homes once a month. Some groups go on for years; others for just a few sessions. Groups currently active in the Bay include astronomy, NZ history, democracy, film, and art history, among others.

We also arrange guest speakers, covering a variety of topics, eg, this month journalist, Sasha Borissenko, will be talking about Community Access Radio (here, Fresh FM). Earlier this year local vet, Inge Bolt, gave a presentation on kiwi conservation, and Professor James Crampton one on geology. The public are always welcome to attend these presentations, which are usually on a Friday between 10.30noon and are always advertised in The GB Weekly

You'll find more info on our website www. u3agoldenbaymohua.org.nz

Community Fund applications

Golden Bay’s registered charities have a further two weeks in which to apply for 2024/25 funding through a regional, independent grant-making body.

Applications to the Top of the South Community Foundation’s (TotSCF) annual funding round will be accepted until 30 June.

This year, successful applicants will typically receive grants of between $2,000 and $8,000, which can be used to fund all or part of a project.

Awards are targeted at those demonstrating clear need. “The purpose of the funding is to uplift people in the community who need more help to achieve their aspirations, who need help to thrive,” explains TotSCF executive officer Nettie Stow, adding, “We prefer to work with the people who are working at the coalface.”

In this current round, TotSCF’s stated funding priorities include organisations supporting underprivileged youth and families in Nelson-Tasman, environmental projects across the region, and, thanks to a very generous donation, general charitable causes in Golden Bay.

Standout cast in Teentheatre show

SUBMITTED

Teentheatre 2024 have stepped up to the challenge of performing this year’s dramatic production The Antigone Project by Micky Delahunty.

Award-winning NZ playwright Micky (previously Sarah) has written over 30 plays, mostly for young people.

In The Antigone Project , a handful of teenagers ostracize a newcomer to their school, creating a fake male identity she falls for. Contrasting this contemporary scenario is that of Antigone , originally written by Sophocles, the Greek master of tragedy.

Director Ronnie Short selected the play for the multiple roles it provides, with opportunities for all her students to be “stretched”. Many are doubling; their secondary roles suggested by classical clothing adornments quickly added on top of their contemporary character’s clothing.

Exploring the question of how much courage it takes to step up for what is right, while risking everything, the play contains themes of power in relationships, truth, honesty, and individuality. Standout performances are to be seen from these ever-evolving young actors, each of whom enjoys playing their character.

Zoe Hall plays a lead role as

“There are many layers of meaning in this piece,” said Ronnie. “It is the biggest drama yet for this group. They have all put their best foot forward for this performance.”

TotSCF essentially provides independent, not-for-profit management for the region’s charitable funding sector: it receives funds through donations and bequests that are invested to create a long-term endowment, with interest earned from that investment distributed via its grants scheme.

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Nettie says that applicants on this side of the Hill have enjoyed considerable success in the recent past. “Last year there were five or six grants that went to Golden Bay.” TotSCF annual funding round applications close on 30 June.

For more information, and/or to make an application or donation, go to: https://www.topsouthfoundation.org.nz/.

Antigone is the daughter of King Oedipus, who blinded himself upon discovering that his wife was actually his mother. Creon, brother of Oedipus, takes over as king of Thebes and denies one of his nephews a proper burial. Antigone risks everything to bury her brother.

Remember to register your dog by 30 June

If you have a dog aged three months or older it must be registered and microchipped.*

Current registered dog owners will have received their registration letter by email or in the post by now. You can register your dog in person, by mail to any Council service centre, or you can pay online. If you have not received your letter, please contact the Council on 03 543 8400.

The fee for dogs that have not been registered by 31 July will increase by 50% on top of the standard urban or rural registration fee.

This year fees are $65 for a dog on a property under 1 hectare (urban), and $45 if your property is over 1 hectare (rural).

Free microchipping sessions

Tasman District Council is offering free microchipping for dogs registered in Tasman that are younger than six months old. Sessions from 9.00 am – 10.00 am on Fridays at the Richmond Dog Pound, 121 Beach Road, Richmond. Please phone 03 544 3207 to make an appointment.

The Antigone Project opens at The Playhouse on Park Avenue this Saturday night at 7pm. Matinee on Sunday at 2pm.

Tickets from Tākaka’s Paper Plus, cash only sales required. Adults $20, students/Gold Card holders $15. Door sales $20. Please note: this play is not suitable for children under 12.

JO RICHARDS

Teentheatre cast of The Antigone Project which opens at the Playhouse this weekend Photo: Submitted.

Jess, the only teenager in the “gang” who feels for newcomer Rebecca (Georgie Tinkler) and wants her peers to stop their online deception. She is essentially the heroine in the story, alongside Antigone (Poppy Hughes).

Joan Reilly honoured with award

ANITA PETERS

The Order of St John is one of the oldest humanitarian service organisations in the world, dating back nearly a thousand years.

Recognition of a person’s contribution to St John is by admission to the Order as a member, which is only granted to individuals who have shown dedication in their work in line with the mission, sanctioned by the Sovereign Head of the Order of the Hospital of St John, currently King Charles.

A white eight-pointed cross is St John’s international symbol of first aid and an emblem of humanitarian care.

This prestigious cross was recently awarded to Golden Bay Hato Hone St John volunteer Joan Reilly at an investiture ceremony in Christchurch. One of 25 South Islanders honoured, Joan was admitted as a Member of the Order for independently undertaking training to become a paramedic, going above and beyond what is expected and demonstrating the values of St John in all she does.

The citation read at the ceremony praised her determination to act selflessly for the good of the community and for Hato Hone St John. “She is sincere, committed, and passionate, constantly giving back to her teammates and volunteers in both Collingwood and Tākaka by offering practical and supportive advice.”

Four years before retiring from her 35-year career in veterinary medicine, Joan began volunteering with Hato Hone St John after responding to an advertisement for an ambulance driver.

“I was so used to driving on my job, and night calls, that being on call at night driving an ambulance felt like no big deal.”

From volunteer driver she became an ambulance officer (renamed emergency medical technician or EMT), retired as a vet in 2009, and in 2011, under her own initiative, embarked on a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in paramedicine via distance learning at Whitireia in Porirua.

The huge commitment in time and effort included extensive ambulance driving and flights to Wellington for block courses at Whitireia. She graduated in 2014 and gained authority to practice as a paramedic in 2015.

“At the end of the day, that is why I was awarded the honour, and the fact that I still practice at that level. Membership is awarded when people contribute over and above what’s expected of them. It was a full degree and quite committing. That’s really why I’ve got it; because I put myself through it.”

As a large animal vet, Joan was used to physically demanding work. At 74, she can still lug 14 kilos of backpack and defibrillator “that weighs a ton”. Even driving the ambulance is not like driving a normal car, “not when you’re travelling at speed”.

Joan is Golden Bay’s only qualified Hato Hone St John paramedic, currently working between Collingwood and Tākaka alongside four EMT’s and another 11 first responders.

She is also one of four in the Bay involved in Hato Hone St John’s 3 Steps 4 Life programme, offering one-hour training sessions to the public on CPR in the context of a cardiac arrest.

She believes that bystander attendance is crucial in keeping people alive until the ambulance arrives. This CPR and first aid knowledge can be extended by joining the GoodSAM community, used globally by police, ambulance, the Fire Service and other commercial organisations.

It is unusual to be a volunteer paramedic; for most it is their

job. But Joan clearly loves her work.

“It’s a ‘feel good’ feeling. I think you maybe get more back than you actually give. I’m not sure if I see it as a ‘pay back’ to the community or a ‘pay forward’; it’s one or the other. I’m going to need them in the future, so I need to have contributed. So that’s really how I see it.”

The white cross on a black background acknowledges Joan Reilly as a Member of the Order of St John. Photo: Anita Peters.

John Whitehead, Chancellor of St John, with Joan Reilly at last month's investiture ceremony in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied.

LETTERS

Fast-tracking the Sam’s Creek gold mine and ignoring the Water Conservation Order is the wrong track. The risks to our aquifers are too great. Long after the Australian mining company has taken its proceeds offshore we will be left with this huge pile of toxic arsenic waste. How secure would this arsenic heap be during a cyclone Gabrielle or a strong

Yes, local jobs might be created, a farmer paid a sum to store the arsenic, but these short-term benefits do not outweigh the long-term risks. The proposal lacks crucial conservation and water protection details. It's concerning that local MP, Maureen Pugh invited Siren Gold to apply for this operation. She needs to address why leaving this huge quantity of toxic residue is

As a community, can we work together to oppose this venture and insist that the Water Conservation Order is upheld?

One-way fast-track cul-de-sac

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Martyn Milligan

Dear Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown, It’s not easy to write to people that I realise have no respect for me. The reason I realise this is because there is no democracy in the Fast-track Approvals Bill.

You and I will never see eye to eye over the way you are leading Aotearoa towards despoilation with no regard for the effects of the damaged ecosystem on climate change.

Once the ecosystem is damaged there’s no going back. I know that you realise that and couldn’t give a damn about the populations who will be affected. Politics, greed and pandering to the rich, trump concerns for your fellow citizens.

Karen Brookes

The cost to keep on truckin’

I wish there was a Ministry for Common Sense. Something that could connect dots and get us away from neo-liberal nonsense. Let’s take the billions of dollars budgeted to fix potholes. Roads deteriorate from the effects of large trucks. In 2010 the allowable weight limit increased from 44 tonnes to 55. Those big trucks are destroying the roads. The trucking lobby wanted to compete with railways on long haul and it needed an advantage – heavier trucks were their solution. Rail wanted to improve the haul from Auckland to Christchurch and they saw new purpose-built roll-on ferries as the answer. You know the rest, the South Island, Marlborough and Wellington will pay the price. We see the agreement to fund a new list of so-called roads of national and regional significance would give us similar benefits especially for trucks. We should look carefully at the new proposed roads such as Petone to Grenada in Wellington –likely to be very expensive and technically difficult. It would be subject to large cost escalations. Somehow roads are immune from the rigour of examining funding decisions such as for new schools. The road transport lobby has been highly effective. The project to co-locate Marlborough Boys and Girls Colleges and relocate Bohally Intermediate suffered a construction cost blowout, like many such infrastructure projects. It was cancelled. Similarly, the much-needed new schools in Tauranga have also been axed. Yet the demand won’t go away and delays as we know, only increases costs. [Abridged]

Morris Te Whiti Love

Dictator-in-waiting

If Mr Luxon has his way, Shane Jones is about to be empowered as a dictator.

Jones is a list MP in the smallest party in our governing coalition and was shoehorned into parliament by Winston Peters. His expertise is as a professional politician.

Professor Richard Shaw, of Massey University, says, “Left to their own devices, ministers do not always make good decisions. Parliamentary democracy is essentially government by amateurs. Ministers are professional politicians but are rarely experts in their portfolios. They learn on the job and need help doing so.”

Jones is quite clear he doesn’t need any help reorganising New Zealand. If the Fast-track Approvals Bill becomes law he will have his way, and will leave behind him a mess for others

to clean up. He may even be aware that by the time all his chickens come home to roost he will be safely out of office.

Jones and the National Party are avid proponents of the quick fix. History tells us that long-term problems cannot be solved by quick fixes. They need carefully considered long-term approaches. Jones is in too much of a hurry to bother with that.

Sam’s Creek is a quick cash cow to Jones. But most of the profit would go to Australian shareholders. NZ will only benefit from peripherals – some employment, some economic activity and some gold taxes. The social costs will be left for Golden Bay to bear.

But most important is the threat to the democracy of New Zealand. Our Ombudsman describes the Fast-track Approvals Bill as “a slippery slope”, which could easily end the way of life we have come to expect in democratic New Zealand. This doesn’t bother Shane Jones. [Abridged]

Mike Scott

Gaps in Golden Bay Press

Golden Bay Museum aims to collect all newspapers that were printed for Golden Bay. We currently hold incomplete series of the Tākaka News (1889- 1899), Golden Bay Argus (two copies only), Golden Bay News (one copy 1910), Golden Bay Times (1910 – 1964), and complete editions of the Community News (1979-1998), Tākaka Print News ( Jan – April 1996), Golden Bay Gazette (May 1996 – Jan 1998), The GB Weekly (1994 –current day), Climate Love, GB Thinker and WAHT.

We have just received a large collection of the newspaper Golden Bay Press. This was printed between 13 August 1964 and 26 May 1965. Previously we had only four copies of this paper. What has come to us now is virtually a complete collection, but we are missing 17 editions between 21 May 1965 and 19 May 1966. We are wondering if anyone out there has kept editions of this newspaper. If so, could they please contact me. We could then either photocopy any edition we are missing if the owner wishes to keep theirs, or add the missing edition into our collection. One of our volunteers is currently indexing the newspaper and finding some very interesting items. It would be wonderful to know we had a complete series not only for our own archives but for future researchers.

And if you have any copies of any of the other incomplete series we hold please also get in touch. Phone me on 525 6268. I am in the museum on a Tuesday and a Thursday.

Sally Gaffney, Archivist Golden Bay Museum

Averting climate catastrophe

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Making peace with nature is the crucial task of the 21st century. It must be a top priority for everyone, everywhere.”

Following the latest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Guterres declared: “These reports must sound the death knell for coal and fossil fuels before they destroy our planet. If we join forces now, we can still avert the climate catastrophe… Billions of dollars have been spent distorting the truth, deceiving the public and sowing doubt.”

At the same time, he suggested introducing levies on shipping, aviation and the fuel industry. “Many in the fossil fuel industry have been shamelessly greenwashing and trying to delay climate action – with lobbying, legal threats and gigantic advertising campaigns… We cannot accept a future in which the rich are protected in climate-controlled bubbles while the rest of humanity is ravaged by deadly weather in uninhabitable countries.”

Guterres said everyone must get involved: In elections, to bring politicians to power who were serious about climate change and through their personal commitments. He thanked the young people who were doing this. “You are on the right side of history,” he said. “Carry on.”

Every fraction of a degree of global heating counts, he said. “The difference between 1.5 and two degrees could be the difference between extinction and survival for some small island states and coastal communities. The difference between minimising climate chaos or crossing dangerous tipping points. 1.5 degrees is not a target. It is not a goal. It is a physical limit.”

Wolfgang Rehfus

LETTERS

Anti-mining hysteria

Not since the 1990s, when large scale aquaculture was proposed for Golden Bay, have we seen such levels of hysteria sweep through the far-left sector of the community, as seen over the last two weeks regarding Siren Gold’s application to mine Sam’s Creek.

Not only do we have to contend with the witterings of Andy Clark (GBW, 7/6), whom, in his twilight years, now thinks the rest of us should curtail our lifestyles to save the planet, but also the emotive ranting of Karen Brookes (GBW, 7/6) who manages somehow to draw a connection between “fast track” legislation required to facilitate the mine, and racism – all in one sentence. The hypocrisy of these people knows no bounds.

I’m sure their letters to the editor were written on a computer or smartphone therefore directly utilising minerals and metals they think should not be mined. At least not mined here, in their backyard.

If the letters to The GB Weekly were taken as a snapshot of community opinion, it may appear as if we were all united against mining at Sam’s Creek. But that is not true. As with all things in New Zealand these days it is the vocal minority that sets the narrative.

There are many people in Golden Bay involved in the mining industry at one level or another, who would very much like to see the Sam’s Creek Project go ahead as it would be of significant economic benefit to our local community.

Rocks away!

Julian Hall

It’s a victory for all of us in Golden Bay! The rocks partially blocking the access to Collingwood beach have been moved aside. These rocks and the sign were an affront to our freedom and individual rights. The freedom to drive vehicles on the beach, to let dogs instinctively chase birds. I don’t want TDC, the Government, DOC, or anyone to tell me what to do. No worries, I know what is best. I only wanted to go for a joyride, make some noise, run my dog off a lead, I wasn’t doing any harm.

It may take time but, with ongoing disturbance, the birds will eventually move on from Collingwood beach, an ecosystem they inhabited long before humans were here. We don’t want to have to say to our children and grandchildren that once there were penguins, godwits, shags, occasionally a lone kōtuku and other seabirds feeding, nesting and resting, seals, all enjoying their freedom on Collingwood beach, but sadly no longer.

Perhaps it would be better if we all respected this beautiful beach and quietly enjoyed the amazing skies, sandflats and the birds.

The rocks were moved because DOC did a handbrake u-turn, because a few strident voices were upset. They then gave these voices priority over others in Collingwood and backtracked over a statement about protecting this piece of the natural world. The Department of Conservation? [Abridged] Prue Angell and Peter Barker

CORRECTION

IN our article “Still fighting for civil rights” (GBW, 31/5) we reported that Bob Zellner “…rode the freedom bus with Rosa Parks”. Although he was influenced to go on the Freedom Rides by Ms Parks, Bob did not actually accompany her. Ina May Gaskin founded The Farm’s School of Midwifery, not, as reported, Bob’s wife Pamela Smith. In the final paragraph, the word “error” should read “era”.

IN our obituary of Ken Scott ( GBW, 7/6) we would like to make the following clarifications and corrections: Ken’s greatgrandfather and his two sons cleared the forest to make the farm at Uruwhenua. Ken grew up there, his immediate family didn’t move there. Ken mowed the grounds at the bowling club, not the greens, and it was the outdoor bowling men’s senior pairs championship that he won aged 88.

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Down to Earth: Local turmeric growing

SOL MORGAN

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family, producing underground rhizomes that are a favoured spice in Indian and Asian cooking. Originally from the subtropical area of Southeast Asia, turmeric is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows 60cm-1m tall. After the warmer growing season, the attractive green leaves die down over winter.

Having recently harvested her turmeric, I got to talk to new local Marie-Laure Darricarrere about her experience growing this spice crop here in Golden Bay.

After working on an organic farm in Whangarei, Marie-Laure and husband Vincent Louys really enjoyed eating fresh turmeric and ginger and learning more about the benefits. “We ate so much turmeric last year, neither of us caught a cold,” smiles Marie-Laure. “I also discovered how easy it is to grow. We eat it raw like carrot, as it isn’t that strong; in salads; and of course, in curries.”

Turmeric spice contains Vitamins A, B, and C, and is rich in iron and manganese. The main compound curcumin, a polyphenol, has been shown to benefit inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, pain, and to help in the management of inflammatory and degenerative eye conditions. More recently, research shows that it slows the onset of the neurodegenerative disease Alzheimer’s, and reduces cancer, particularly colon cancer. No wonder turmeric is popular. However, it is poorly absorbed unless ingested with a bioavailability enhancer, like piperine, found in black pepper.

Both Marie-Laure and Vincent are natural health and wellness professionals practicing here and over the Hill and have joined the Ren Xue community in Ōnekakā. Living in a tiny home, Marie-Laure wasted no time in exerting her passion for gardening by planting a fruit orchard and creating more gardens on the developing pākihi soil.

Growing

The turmeric was grown in raised beds in the polytunnel, which gets some afternoon shade. Being subtropical of origin, they grow best in semi-shade warm conditions of 20 degrees Celsius or more but can handle temperatures down to 10 degrees. Marie-Laure feeds her garden beds following the “lasagne method” with a combination of homemade compost, cow/horse manure, lime fertiliser, seaweed, and mulched with pea straw and grass clippings. Plants are also liquid-fertilised with comfrey/borage brew.

You can either use a piece of the rhizome with at least twothree eye buds, or the root base of the plant after harvest. Plant these 35-50cm apart, 5cm deep, into well-draining rich soil. They do not grow well in heavy, poor-draining soil. At the same time, they do need regular moisture, which in MarieLaure’s case is helped by having loads of organic material inputs and irrigation.

Originally from France, Marie-Laure’s love of gardening began while the couple were living in an apartment with a small concrete backyard in the city. “I longed to be surrounded by nature rather than concrete, so we started breaking up the concrete in the backyard and replacing it with plants and vegetables,” she says. Later, they rented a plot of land from the local council, learned from other people's gardens, asking some advice, observing, listening to the plants, and making a connection with them. “We created an unconventional messy garden, a big mix of everything, like a jungle. But people were all amazed at the size of our tomatoes and cauliflowers,” explained Marie-Laure.

So now the polytunnel has patches of turmeric combined with a multitude of other crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, salads, herbs, and flowers. The netted outside garden also has a similar wilderness feel. This mimics how nature grows with diversity, especially the jungle where turmeric grows naturally.

products,” says Marie-Laure. “I try to understand why a plant isn't thriving and what I can do to improve it. For example, I have put some ladybirds in the polytunnel to eat aphids, and I plant my Brassicas in the chamomile because the strong smell drives away pests.”

Luckily turmeric doesn’t have many pest issues, but being in a plastic polytunnel, aphids accumulated a little with the heat. “I planted some garlic this year, to help against the aphids next season,” explains Marie-Laure.

Recently, the turmeric was all lifted when the leaves died off. Rhizomes were cut off the root base, washed, and left to dry in the covered porch area. Then they were stored in the fridge and eaten when needed. The tops were removed too, leaving just the root bases that can be replanted; in my case, some were gifted for me to plant.

Through observation this year, Marie-Laure shares, “I have sown some green crop because the garden has been working very hard and needs time to rest and rejuvenate.” In the spring, some rhizomes will be replanted into fresh beds.

“In our Ren Xue community, we grow food with our heart and consciousness. When I eat the food I grow, I feel that their Qi (energy) complements my own Qi. I don't feel that what I'm doing is

Marie-Laure Darricarrere of Ōnekak ā with her 1.4kg turmeric harvest from a three-metre raised bed. Photo: Sol Morgan.

goldeN Bay SuMmer Arts FeStivaL 2025

Date: Friday 14th – Sunday 23rd February 2025

In January this year the Arts Council produced the inaugural Summer Arts Festival with over 30 events happening through out the region over 10 days. If you haven’t already, check out the event’s photo gallery on our website! We are currently in the process of securing funding for next year’s event and in the mean time have several opportunities available to support creatives develop their ideas for next year’s event.

• ARTIST RETREATS: the opportunity for local creatives and/or creative communities to participate in a retreat with the intention of finding inspiration from the environment and other creatives to develop a project they wish to present at the 2025 Summer Arts Festival. Successful applications will need to demonstrate how their project will be a feature of the 2025 Summer Arts Festival and will be required to sign a contract outlining this commitment. While the number of retreats offered will depend on the availability of funding we are looking at offering up to 3 retreats between August and November 2024.

• SEED FUNDING: GBCAC are offering up to TWO opportunities for seed funding and project development support to local creatives and/or creative communities. The initial funding is aimed at financially supporting a project to ‘get off the ground’ while project development support is aimed at building capacity and the skill set required for the project to progress to completion (including sourcing further funding where needed). Successful applications will need to demonstrate how their project will be a feature of the 2025 Summer Arts Festival and will be required to sign a contract outlining this commitment.

• REGISTRATION: if you just want to dive right in registrations are open for next year’s event!

For all of the above and more details on the event itself check out the festival website: https://www.gbarts.org.nz/golden-bay-summer-arts-festival

The Summer Arts Festival is an opportunity for our communities creatives to produce events that are supported and marketed collectively under the banner of a summer festival. As happened last year the aim is for the festival to obtain funding to financially underwrite offerings. Anything is possible – live music, theatre performances, public art installations, workshops, exhibitions, busking, book and album releases, gallery visits and demonstrations... anything that shares the spark of creativity with integrity and passion.

FESTIVAL VISION:

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

Date: Friday 25th October – Sunday 3rd

IMPORTANT DATES:

BAy Art 2024

Bay Art is an annual exhibition and awards event run by the Arts Council with the aim to encourage and recognise the diverse range of high quality artwork produced by amateur and professional artists and artisans resident in Golden Bay. Bay Art is an opportunity for our communities creatives to share where they are at on their creative journey with the wider community with some artists making submissions almost every year since its conception in 1987! Bay Art is a huge favourite on the local arts and cultural calendar, regularly attracting over 100 entries and many hundreds of visitors to the region over exhibition week.

Young@Art is a non-competitive exhibition for our young folk aged 5 - 17 years which runs in conjunction with Bay Art, with the option for youth aged 12 - 17 years to enter the judged Bay Art event in the Youth Award category.

• Registration opens July 2024 with entry delivery and closing Wednesday 23rd October 2024.

◦ Registration will primarily be online with the advantage that the dropping off of artworks will be quicker and can be done by someone other than the artist.

• Judging, exhibition opening and prize giving occur on Friday 25th October.

◦ The exhibition will then be open from Saturday 26th October till Sunday 3rd November from 10am – 4pm.

• Peoples Choice awards (some would say the most prestigious award) is presented on Sunday 3rd November @ 3.45pm with all artworks needing to be collected (in person) between 4 – 5pm.

Where are you at in your creative journey and how could you share that with your community? What techniques have you been working with and what does it feel like to have a set completion date to master them by? How is your being been moved at the moment and how could that be expressed and shared creatively? Are you exploring an edge of what art means?

From tHe artS workEr:

How does a community organisation ensure its relevance, that what it does still serves? This question is currently at the forefront of the Arts Council’s collective thinking. As an organisation that has the potential of developing significant relationships with the diversity of creativity in the Golden Bay/Mohua region the Arts Council is in the unique position of being able to not only support the journeys of individual creatives but also recognise collective needs and desires. Over the last month the Arts Council has run a series of workshops designed to empower creatives on their journey exploring making an income from their creativity.

Not only have these workshops been a wealth of information, they have also provided the seeds of connection as those attending both discover and get inspired by each others creative expression. Along with being inspired ourselves the Arts Council is left wondering how we can continue to recognise and explore ways to support?

Part of the picture is us continuing to provide quality services and in doing so build trust. In response to feedback provided by workshop participants we are currently organising workshops on creating a business plan and writing ‘origin stories’ (keep an eye on social media for more information). Our desire though is to continue to connect outward in recognition that by engaging with diversity we will be able to distil and potentially meet the collective need...

One way of engaging with the Arts Council is by being involved in one of the community events it organises – check out accompanying details.

If you are on your creative journey and feel like sharing your aspirations and challenges please feel free to connect with the Arts Council crew via email artsworkermohua@gmail.com or social media https://www.facebook.com/gbcacnz.

All of the events we organise wouldn’t be possible without the invaluable support of volunteers. Volunteering is not only a rewarding way to participate in an event it is also a great way to network with other creatives. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to explore ways to be part of what we do.

CommuNity LigHt FeStivaL 2024

Date: Friday 5th July or Saturday 6th July (weather dependent)

Website: https://www.gbarts.org.nz/community-light-festival

The Light Festival is a free mid-winter celebration of community, arts, culture, performance, light, and life. With something for everyone, dress up warm and bring the whole family for a night of entertainment and treats (cash only). Check out the event website for the schedule and Facebook event page for up to date information.

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RESULTS AND FIXTURES "Tough day at the office" for Tākaka

Takaka Rugby Football Club Draw for Sat 15th June

Home Games Away Games

5.30pm Friday - Wee Ripper & Tackle 1 15pm - Div II vs Valley Stags

11 30am - U10s vs Stoke at Greenmeadows

12pm - U12s vs Motuere Black at Tahunanui

1pm - U14s vs Nelson Col. Quinns at Broads 6pm Friday-U15s Girls vs WOB/Buller at Motueka U15s - BYE

RESULTS

BRIDGE

5 June. Rangihaeata Pairs Session 2. N/S: E Bradshaw/C Jackson 61%; A Foreman/D Sarll 50.50%; H Curtis/J Edmondson 47.50%. EW: A Bradnock/J Harper 57.50%; J Hannan/R McDonald 54.50%; C Webster/A Telford 51.50%. H/cap: N/S: E Bradshaw/C Jackson 60.20%; A Foreman/D Sarll 49.80%; R Smith/P Nelson 47.58%. EW: A Bradnock/J Harper 62.08%; J Hannan/R McDonald 58.14%; C Webster/A Telford 51.19%.

7 June. Friday Champs Session 6. E Bradshaw/L Scurr 58.49%; C Furness/D Perreau 58.33%; K Van Der Struys/C Mead 52.38%. H/cap: C Furness/D Perreau 59.35%; P Jayne/D McDonald 58.10%; E Bradshaw/L Scurr 55.80%.

GOLF

1 June. Club Champs Finals. Senior: R Ancell bt W Collie. Intermediate: G Rowe bt N Barnes. Junior A: W Dobbie bt G Allen. Junior B: P Solly bt R Heuvel.

4 June. 4th Woods (Stableford): M Dobbie 36. Two: B Miller. Closest to pin: 3/12 B Miller, 9/18 M Dobbie.

5 June. Stableford: G Allen 37, P Solly 37, W Collie 36. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Rowe, 4/13 R Young, 8/17 and 9/18 D Win. Two: W Collie. Best gross: W Collie 73. 8 June. 3rd Stroke Play: G Rowe 67, W Rothwell 69, R Dyce 70. Closest to pin: 3/12 A Bradnock, 4/13 and 8/17 G Rowe, 9/18 R Heuvel. Twos: G Rowe, R Dyce. Two 7/16: R Dyce. Happy wanderer: R Young. Best gross: G Rowe 80. FOOTBALL

Tākaka hosted high-flying Huia in a Division 2 clash at the Rec Park last Saturday.

Since their last home fixture, five weeks ago, when they ruthlessly dispatched visitors Murchison, the Tākaka squad has suffered from injuries and key absences, and it was a somewhat depleted side that took to the pitch on Saturday.

Despite being underdogs it was the home side’s Tyler Palmer who drew first blood with a try after 11 minutes following a period of sustained pressure. Alex Oakden duly converted to establish a 7-0 lead.

But the advantage was short-lived; on the 14-minute mark, Huia levelled the score and added two more converted tries in the next 14 minutes to increase their points tally to 21.

Just when it seemed that the quick and slick visitors were going to run away with the game, Brady Richards broke through to register a try and take the half-time score to 12-21.

After the break, Huia carried on from where they had left off, moving the ball quickly and showing safe hands, and within minutes of the restart, they had added a further seven points.

It wasn’t all going the visitors’ way; over the next 20 minutes Xavier White and Blake Cottle each grounded a try for the home side. But, during the same period, Huia matched them and added a further two tries within three minutes, to move the score to 22-59 with the clock rapidly ticking down.

Demonstrating their never-say-die attitude, Tākaka gave it one more heave and, with pleasing symmetry, the scorer of the first try Tyler Palmer bookended his afternoon with the final try of the match.

Final score: Tākaka 29 vs Huia 52.

The result sees Huia consolidate their second spot in the division while Tākaka slip to fourth, with four rounds to play before the semi-final berths are decided.

Speaking immediately after the game, Tākaka coach Hamish Hills said it had been “a tough day at the office” but accepted the best team had won. “We didn’t play well enough; we need to be better.”

JO RICHARDS

Tyler Palmer opens the scoring for Tākaka in last Saturday's home tie against Huia. Photo: Jo Richards.

‘Shared goals of care’ are conversations about what matters to you and your whānau and what care and treatment you want while you are in hospital.

Most of the time, the care or treatments in hospital go to plan. But unexpected things can and do happen. Keeping you involved in your own care and decisions is a big part of getting you better sooner. If something were to happen and you were not able to tell us what you would like, have you thought about what you and your whānau would want the main goal of your care to be?

• Would you want them to try all treatments that could help get you back as close as possible to your former self?

• Would you want them to get you well enough to go home to give you more time to be with your family and whānau?

• Would you want to let your body decide its own natural pathway? It is different for everyone, and there are times when what we want is just not possible, but we need to talk about it. That’s what shared goals of care are about.

Who will be talking to you?

In most cases, with your permission, a doctor, nurse or Allied Health team member will talk with you. You will be given the opportunity to include any family, whānau or support people that you would like to be part of these conversations.

Shared goals of care

Tell our health staff what matters to you

What they will talk to you about?

They will ask you about what is most important to you and your whānau. This is a chance to talk about:

• your understanding of your medical condition and anything else you would like to know

• your priorities if your health did change

• what worries you and what gives you strength

• what abilities are so important to you that you could not imagine life without them

• how much you would be willing to go through for more time

This is not a ‘forever’ decision

This conversation will take

place if you are admitted to hospital. If you need to go back to hospital in the future, your doctor or nurse will talk to you again. It is ok to change your mind

Just let your doctor or nurse know and together you can all decide on a new plan. The shared goals of care conversation is the way to have your voice and wishes heard about your healthcare.

Free health advice when you need it

May has been a very big month for Te Waka Kura o Mohua – Golden Bay High School (GBHS).

As you may have already noticed, the school has officially added to its name as well as changing the school logo and banner. This comes as the science and performing arts block were blessed and reopened after its renovations. More about the school’s new name and logo can be read in last week’s GB Weekly

The new block has been a long time coming but was worth the wait, with all the rooms being refurbished. The performing arts area (former office spaces) has had its main room turned into a classroom, and old offices converted into breakout and music rooms. The science labs have had a clean-up with lots of improvements to the storage area and new experiment rooms, as well as a darkroom. Wrapped around the rooms is a large deck space which will be great in the warmer months.

A common theme in this column is the sports and recreation that GBHS students take part in, and May was no different. A big congratulations to Division 1 and 2 senior badminton boys (pictured, above), who both took out first place at the Tasman Secondary Schools Tournament. The kī-o-rahi team came in second at their tournament, and a group of cavers travelled to the West Coast for a week of caving and exploring.

May was a big pink month. On 17 May the school celebrated Pink Shirt Day, a day dedicated to antibullying, and students were encouraged to come dressed in pink to raise money for mental health organisations. The school held its annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast on 23 May. Run by Year 1 and 2 home economics students and some Year 13 volunteers, it was a very successful morning.

TĀKAKA

CROSSWORD 292

The winners of the May crossword competition are Derry and Helen Kingston Congratulations, your prize is at Paper Plus Tākaka.

SOLUTIONS

ACROSS: 1. Dilute 4. Nauseate 10. Comforted 11. Magic 12. Set apart 13. Cleave 15. Vary 17. Isle of Man 20. Eliminate 21. Levy 24. Ramrod 25. Off and on 28. Audit 29. Trial runs 30. Alluding 31. Grates DOWN: 1. Decisive 2. Limit 3. Troops 5. Aide 6. Simplify 7. Aggravate 8. Etched 9. At present 14. Next of kin 16. Role model 18. Imported 19. Hypnos 22. Armada 23. Tailor 26. Doubt 27. Stun

DramaLAB youngsters to perform

On the weekend of 22 and 23 June, DramaLAB’s youngest actors will showcase two performances each day at the Playhouse Theatre in Tākaka. This is a community event and a "great day out for the family", says director Jodie Grant.

Over the last six months, the actors have created their own characters and, together with Jodie, created the plot. Weekly practices and support at home learning lines has helped to build the confidence to perform the show at the theatre in front of a community audience.

At 11am on both Saturday and Sunday, the Animal Friend’s actors, ages 5-9 perform the “Magical Moonstone”. This is a story of an adventure into a magical forest to make a wish with the Magical Creatures of Dreamweavers Pool – a mermaid, a rainbow unicorn and a narwhal to grant Bob the dragon’s fire breathing powers back. Amongst rainbows and shooting stars, a grand collection of gymnastics is performed by all the cast

including a wizard, two cats, a princess and a soldier. At 12.30pm the Warrior’s actors, age range 9-12, perform the show, “Hackers and Hawkers”. A collection of characters who own market stalls – Violet’s wishing tent; Hope’s Animal Garden, an axe forge and of course a veggie stall filled with the dreaded stinky cabbages. Edward Snowden, famous computer hacker, is out to “raise” funds for a software programme to protect everyday individuals from having their personal details shared with big advertising companies who spam your inbox with ads. A rock star captivates the community and wows the audience with her singing talents, supported by a werewolf, a dinosaur selling honey-dipped fish, a filmmaker who is half camera/half boy, and a grumpy Karen who keeps the little community on their toes.

An interval between shows offers soups and bread, tea and coffee and baking for sale (cash only). Tickets are available from Pohutukawa Gallery.

Balfolk: a new twist on old dances

RONNIE SHORT

Golden Bay is in for a treat, with the opportunity to learn Balfolk dancing with teacher Christiane and musicians Craig Denham, Patrick Riddett, and Jules Harper.

Five years ago, Craig was invited to play at an initial Balfolk dance at the Auckland Arts Festival. He and other musicians played while renowned contemporary dancer Michael Parmenter taught the dances.

Craig then proposed the idea to Jules, who is co-organiser of Lunasa Festival. She instantly said “Yes”, so Michael and Kate Grace of Balfolk NZ were invited to run workshops at the festival.

“I played with other musicians,” said Craig. “Jules danced and caught the bug.”

From there they decided to bring Balfolk to Golden Bay. Craig invited Patrick to join them, then found out that Christiane was visiting for a while from Tasmania and asked her to teach.

Christiane learned Balfolk in the mountains in the South of France during 2019-2021. “Everyone danced Balfolk, it was the cultural thing,” she said. “We called it neo-folk – we had both trad [traditional] and neo folk. There’s definitely culturally a shift, with more of a fusion. Whilst there are traditionalists, the young folk especially prefer the mix.”

Balfolk is a contemporary version of old folk dances. It started in the 1970s in France and is constantly evolving and gaining popularity throughout Europe.

“It’s a new way of dancing the old dances,” said Jules, “inviting people to co-operate together and learn the patterns and the structure...it also really supports and encourages people to express themselves through the movement and the dance.”

“There’s a lot more improvisation essentially, musically as well,” added Craig.

Patrick said, “It’s...more kind of hypnotic, fluid...which is really attractive.”

Christiane says anyone can engage with Balfolk, “even if you don’t know the steps," by allowing someone to lead.

They envisage four or five workshop sessions, following which there will be a Bal (ball/dance) at Kotinga Hall Saturday 20 July, with a pre-Bal workshop from 2-4pm.

Jules said, “It’s the first go...we’d like to do another set of workshops then another Bal and keep this going.”

Classes begin this Monday 17 June at the Anglican Church Hall, Commercial Street, 1.30-3pm, for five weeks. Koha.

ELIZABETH EGAN, GBHS STUDENT EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Bringing Balfolk dancing to Golden Bay, from left, Patrick Riddett, Jules Harper, Christiane, Craig Denham. Photo: Ronnie Short.

In character: DramaLAB's youngest actors are are performing at Tākaka's Playhouse Theatre next weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Sparkling festival to light up winter

Make sure the Golden Bay Community Light Festival is in your diary – to be held on the first weekend of July.

The event is hosted by the Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC) and features local artists and acts. “I love this project; this is my passion project,” says event organiser and GBCAC arts worker Claire French. “The theme is sparkles, we encourage dress ups, and bring along a light or lantern to light your way.”

Claire tells The GB Weekly to expect nonstop entertainment, kicking off with an opening ceremony at 4pm. “Early acts include face painters, a bubbleologist, and a clown making balloon sculptures for kids (or adults).” On the portable stage there will be local music acts: the Golden Bay ukelele group; acoustic guitarist alanjahjah; and sibling vocal and DJ act, Mihi and T.R. The closing act on the portable stage is local band The Forge who were voted in on Facebook as the close-out act.

As darkness descends, the entertainment transitions to the projection stage, which opens with Dance Collective Mohua’s (DCM) show, The Light Fantastic. This is followed by free play, which is time for kids to play with the projection screens. The Wonder-Full fire crew, with local youth and adult fire performers, will be setting the night alight, with the show winding up at about 7.30pm.

Claire recommends attendees bring along a blanket or a foldout chair and wear warm clothing. Also to bring cash for homemade treats and hot drinks that will be available via a fundraising stall run by DCM.

At the rear of the Roots Bar, between 7-9pm you will find a mini rave installation. Says Claire, “It's gonna be like lasers and smoke machines and sculptures.” There will also be fire performers from 8-9pm. Then from 9pm until late, the bar will host a Sparkle Party, "the official sparkly afterparty", featuring local DJs. This incurs a $10 cover charge, with 50 per cent going to GBCAC, and 50 per cent to DJs. This is an adult only event.

Claire is excited by the community engagement. “Local shopkeepers are involved and will put installations in their windows and light up the store fronts. We also have art boxes made by Ana Hislop dotted around town on the day. They are little installations – lit up – 12 of them. So, goal for littlies and biggies is to see if you can find all 12 of them.”

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Says Claire, “Thanks to all of our sponsors – without you we couldn’t do it. [The event] is about getting the community together in the darkest part of the year; in Golden Bay you can get isolated. To celebrate us – it’s for the locals by the locals.”

GB Community Light Festival on Friday 5 July or Saturday 6 July (weather dependent). Check out the event website for the schedule and Facebook event page for up to date information. https://www.gbarts.org.nz/community-light-festival

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Arts worker Claire French. Photo: Rosa Volz.

AGM NOTICES

KAITUNA Restoration Society Inc AGM, Monday 17 June, 7pm at the Collingwood Rugby Club Rooms. Everyone welcome. Inquiries ph 027 227 1283.

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.

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.

MARBLE Mountain Music Club AGM, 12pm, Sunday 16 June, Senior Citizens' Hall. Shared lunch followed by AGM and club afterwards.

Golden Bay Promotion Association, Inc

AGM

CHANGED DATE

Monday 17 June, 7pm

Golden Bay Visitor Centre, Willow Street

GUEST SPEAKER: Craig Boodee, Nelson Regional Development Agency visitor destination manager

Join us for light refreshments RSVP by 14 June to secretary@goldenbaynz.co.nz

RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei

ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free. Email: admin@gbweekly.co.nz

FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.

BED and base, single 100% organic cotton, latex mattress. Excellent order. $600. Txt 027 591 0046.

FLANNELETTE sheets, single bed, x2 pairs, $10 each set. Txt 027 591 0046.

LADIES, green jacket, waterproof Quechua, small size 12, $30. Txt 027 591 0046.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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.

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.

“COMMUNITY Access Media – 40+ years of content made by, for and about the community” – a presentation by Sasha Borissenko, national representative for CAM Alliance. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Friday 21 June, 10.30am. All welcome. Non-U3A members, a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Grant.

WE would like to thank everyone who helped two weeks ago when Wendy and another member had a wee accident during our group ride. The help at the scene, and afterwards the best wishes and food was very much appreciated. Both girls are back home and hubbies learning new skills again! Wendy and Wouter.

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.

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

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

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora NATURAL nail care studio: Specialising in non-toxic high quality pedicure services, difficult nail conditions. Ph/txt Amy Anderson 020 4079 0646.

CRANIOSACRAL = realign. Heals nervous system, trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, physical injuries, immunity, anxiety, busy life. For overall body wellness. Ph Alvina for appointments 027 531 6426.

INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323. MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

MASSAGE AND REIKI. Emma Sutherland (Ameliorate). First one-hour treatment - $45 for GB locals. www.ameliorate.nz. Ph 027 487 2639. Tākaka and Collingwood.

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TRADES AND SERVICES

Abel Tasman Accounting Limited

Xero Certified, Public Practice CA. Taxation services and general business support for clients of all shapes and sizes. Available evenings and weekends. Ph Bronwyn 027 268 4010, bronwyn@abeltasmanaccounting.co.nz

ACCOUNTANT and tax advisor. All Inland Revenue returns filed for big and small businesses and individuals. Self-employed and rental property reports prepared. Day and evening appointments available. Ph Susan Ayton Shaw 929 7507 or email taxayton@gmail.com

ACCOUNTANT. Long-standing market leader with unbeatable professional qualifications and experience. Warn & Associates, ph 525 9919.

ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.

ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.

BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.

CARS wanted. Will pick up for free (some conditions apply). Motueka Auto Parts. Ph 03 528 9576.

CHIMNEY cleaning, handyman. Ph Ry South 022 513 3947.

CHIMNEY sweep and firebox maintenance. GB Chimney Cleaning ph 027 458 7679.

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.

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, edible landscaping, soil testing, garden mentoring. Sol Morgan, GroWise Consultancy, ph 027 514 9112.

GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.

GOLDEN BAY ROOFING

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

GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com

HANDYMAN/ maintenance, small building, carpentry, chainsawing. Other jobs to be discussed. References provided. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.

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$1,150,000

& BEACHFRONT

Designed for permanent or holiday living, this superb beachfront home enjoys the shelter of a sea wall and well established, beautifully crafted coastal gardens. Presented in absolutely immaculate condition inside and out, this seven year old home is as good as new. Offering you a splendid blend of modern comforts and old world charm Ordnance House is like nothing else - high ceilings, light airy rooms, and wrap around kwila decks. The Annexe is only five years old and provides secure storage and a large guest room with ensuite bathroom. Offered furnished, there’s nothing that needs doing, just enjoy!

HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.

HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana

Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?

KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.

LAWN mowing and garden maintenance. ProMow Services NZ ph 027 458 7679.

LAWNMOWING. Pākawau, Bainham, Tākaka to Wainui. Ph N Shaw 525 7597, 027 212 4020. niallshaw_6@hotmail.com

LAWNMOWING, www.goldenbaypropertyservices.co.nz, ph 027 690 0769.

MENTORING offers a pathway forward – be it for business, project, or personal growth. Fiona Newey, 23 years' mentoring experience. Qualified project manager, HR and leadership. Clarity, order and structure = progress. Ph O27 232 2213.

MOHUA GLASS AND GLAZING Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@gmail.com

PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.

PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.

PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.

STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.

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

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

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

WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

BUILDING to lease from 4 July. 65A Commercial Street, good street frontage, modern build. Excellent condition, parking, has been used as a café and office. Plenty of potential. Competitive rent. Talk to us, ph 020 4111 2626 or email 11nikaus@gmail.com

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

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

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

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

MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open 5 days from 9am, weekend brunch 9-11am. Monday and Tuesday open from 3pm. Ph 525 7678. NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.

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

THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am.

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

TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA. June opening: Matariki weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Contact: totoscafegallery@gmail.com, ph 03 970 7934.

ZATORI: Restaurant open Saturday from 5pm. Amazing tapas, sweets, great wine list, big log fire and fabulous service. Also, if you have any celebrations or events coming up please talk to us about catering and private use of Zatori. To book for dinner please txt 022 548 3105 or any inquiries email info@zatori. co.nz. We will be closed next weekend for a private function. Thanks, Tracey.

/ Mahi a ratonga

Youth Support Worker

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

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

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.

FRIDAY 14 JUNE

BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE

TEENTHEATRE 2024 PRESENTS The Antigone Project by Micky Delahunty. 7pm at The Playhouse. Tickets from Paper Plus Tākaka: adults $20, students/Gold Card $15, door sales $20. By arrangement with Playmarket, NZ.

SUNDAY 16 JUNE

TEENTHEATRE 2024 PRESENTS The Antigone Project by Micky Delahunty. Matinee 2pm at The Playhouse. Tickets from Paper Plus Tākaka: adults $20, students/Gold Card $15, door sales $20. By arrangement with Playmarket, NZ.

MONDAY 17 JUNE

BALFOLK DANCE WORKSHOPS. Learn old folk dances made new, with live music. Mondays from 17 June, 1.30-3pm, Anglican church hall, Commercial St, Tākaka. Koha appreciated. BOARD GAMING AT GB COMMUNITY HALL, 5.30pm to 10pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

TUESDAY 18 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 19 JUNE

SOUP AND DESSERT LUNCHEON. St Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us for a soup and dessert luncheon at the Tākaka Bowling Club rooms, 12 noon. COSTUME HIRE, open by appointment, ph Diane 525 8097 evenings. Returns to Joan ph 525 8338.

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

THURSDAY 20 JUNE

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

TĀKAKA LIBRARY CRAFTING CIRCLE. Weekly from Thursday 20 June, 10.30-11.30am. Bring your own project and craft in the company of others. All welcome.

FRIDAY 21 JUNE

TEA AND TALK, Old School Café, 10.30am. Hosted by Pakawau Rural Women. All welcome. Ph Joyce 03 524 8364.

Live on Friday 21 June, 7pm $10 entry

Bookings recommended - ph 525 8686

It’s that time again. Golden Bay High School’s Lipsync 2024

Tickets on sale from Friday 14th June exclusively at the GBHS office. NO door sales. Be in, they sell quickly. Performances are on Tuesday 25 June & Thursday 27 June

Curtain goes up at 7pm. All proceeds go to the Te Waka Kura o Mohua Library. See you there.

Roots Gig Guide

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

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

Sun 16th MUSSEL INN

BEER TASTING COMPETITION –limited places. $30/12 beers/loads of fun/1.30pm sharp! Let’s get the ‘ol mug back in the Bay!

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 @ eventbookings. $15 door.

GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST

Friday: Northerlies, easing. Light southerlies developing later. Rain, heavy at times at first especially about the ranges. Rain easing during the afternoon

Saturday: Light winds. Cloudy, occasional rain with snow above 900 metres about the ranges and scattered rain at times elsewhere

Sunday: Northerlies gradually freshening. Rain at times mostly about the ranges, occasionally spreading elsewhere Monday: Northerlies, freshening. Rain about the ranges, spreading elsewhere for a time Tuesday: Northeasterlies, tending easterly. Cloudy with a few showers especially about the ranges.

Sollys Contractors are

Enquiries phone: 03 525 9843

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

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.

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. We also extend a warm welcome to join us for a soup and dessert luncheon on Wednesday 19 June, 12 noon, at the Tākaka Bowling Club rooms.

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