The GB Weekly - 17 May 2024

Stingrays stride to victory

Three of Golden Bay’s senior football teams played in home ties at Tākaka’s Rec Park last Saturday.

In the Men’s Masters competition, Golden Bay Stingrays notched up their second win of the season with a dominant performance against Nelson Suburbs United.

The Stingrays started quickly, putting the visitors on the back foot, and came close to scoring the opener after only five minutes. But it wasn’t until half way through the first 45 that the duck was broken by Luke Concannon who neatly rounded the Suburbs’ keeper before slotting the ball into the empty net.

So began a crazy three minutes in which a further two goals were scored; one by the Suburbs’ striker who lifted the ball neatly over the home side’s goalie; and one, a minute later, from a spectacular long-range shot by Stingray Dickie Hayward that sailed over the Suburb’s

keeper, who had advanced too far from his goal, and could only watch helplessly as the ball hit the back of his net.

An entire seven minutes went by before the spectators were treated to another goal. But it was worth the wait to witness some classic centre-forward play from Stingrays' Sam Hopley who climbed to meet a perfectly placed cross, headed the ball firmly into the right side of the goal, and gave his team a 3-1 lead going into half-time.

The pattern of play continued in the same vein after the break, the home side nearly scoring – with Pete van der Meer’s shot hitting the crossbar – before actually scoring, thanks to Concannon who latched onto Hopley’s glancing header before finishing neatly from around eight yards out.

With a three-goal cushion, the Stingrays understandably eased off the gas a little but continued to dictate the play and threaten the

Suburbs’ goal. The visitors carried on plugging away and were rewarded with a second goal with around 15 minutes left to play. But it proved too little too late, and the Stingrays defence was not breached again.

Final score: Stingrays 4, Nelson Suburbs 2.

As the players were coming off the pitch, Stingrays’ coach Paul Rooney said he was pleased with what he had seen. “It’s our best performance of the season, with two beautiful goals, and some good playing out from the back.”

Shield Maidens

Earlier in the afternoon, on the same pitch, Golden Bay’s Shield Maidens took on top-ofthe-table team Nelson Suburbs Reserves in the Women’s Premiership.

The home side could be forgiven for experiencing some pre-match anxiety –Suburbs had scored 30 goals in their previous...

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Sustainabilty stories

In May 2022, a group of Golden Bay sustainability advocates published the Mohua 2042 Sustainable Strategy – the culmination of three years’ collaborative work.

Based on a vision of a thriving community and healthy environment, the strategy encompasses a wide range of sustainability topics, including ecosystem health; business; education; social and community resilience and connectivity; built environment; production; energy; and transport.

Two years on, the first steps have been taken in the long journey to turn ideas into actions and deliver desired outcomes. The Mohua 2042 Trust, formed last year, has already launched three initiatives: a sustainability tour of Golden Bay; a support service for “purpose-owned businesses”; and The Wellbeing Protocol app. It is also facilitating wider and deeper change across the community, providing support for local initiatives that drive towards a sustainable future.

While looking forward, the trust recognises the importance of celebrating progress being made in the here and now and, to spread the message, is teaming up with The GB Weekly and Fresh FM to produce a collection of “Inspiring Stories”. Over the next 12 months, these stories will be published in the paper, and form the basis for a radio series aimed at providing further insight through interviews with leaders in the field.

Trust chair Debbie Pearson says, “It will showcase examples of sustainability and adaptation in action in Golden Bay, covering a range of approaches that draw from the key categories in the strategy.”

The main aims of Inspiring Stories are:

• To inspire others in our community to try new ways of being sustainable and resilient.

• To instil a sense of pride in the Golden Bay community regarding its sustainable approach.

To build up story collateral that showcases Golden Bay as a hub of sustainable practices and innovative ideas.

• Provide the community with a sense of hope.

As true sustainability incorporates environmental, economic, and social components, it is intended that the articles will incorporate hard facts and figures and explain how local initiatives are helping to...

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Stingrays' striker Sam Hopley heads the ball into the back of Suburbs' net in Saturday's Masters tie at the Rec Park. Photo: Jo Richards.

Local dog trialists at SI champs

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address key issues in both a qualitative and quantitative way.

Given the number of “unsung” initiatives already underway in the Bay, Debbie says there won’t be any shortage of material for the article series. “There is actually so much going on; it’s about sharing, inspiring, and storytelling.”

The South Island Dog Trial Championships were held in Blenheim last week.

Among the 240 owners and nearly 500 dogs competing were Paturau farmer Scott Archbold with Gemma, and Grant Wyllie with Biz and Mate from Kaihoka.

Four events ran for five full days on courses along the hillsides of Meadowbank Station: the long and short heading competition, and the straight and zig-zag hunts. Trialists come from all over New Zealand, provided they qualify by accruing enough points in their local club events.

As well as running dogs, a Golden Bay team was heavily involved in running the championship event. Grant is president of the MarlboroughNelson Centre, so carried responsibility and looked the part, uncharacteristically wearing his tie all week. Ainslie Wilson from Puramāhoi is a very efficient secretary, and dealt with paperwork,

photography, and a wide range of queries. Scott was part of the crew keeping the hunt course running smoothly, and Terry Nalder from Tākaka was manning a heading course all week.

Organisation started months ago with raising sponsorship, booking marquees, making the draws, printing the programme, and hiring everything from toilets and Portacoms to urns and skips. Dozens of

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volunteers were involved to manage the sheep and shepherds, and a catering firm was busy from early mornings to BBQ evenings. It will all happen again in five years’ time when Marlborough-Nelson Centre hosts the New Zealand Championships.

A representative from the main sponsor Purina summed last week up nicely, "Good weather, good food, good sheep, good runs, and good friendly company."

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Ainslie Wilson, right, secretary Marlborough-Nelson Dog Trials with assistant Sally Powell at work in their porticom office. Photo: Supplied.

President of the Marlborough-Nelson Centre, Grant Wyllie, second left, takes a break with the team. Photo: Supplied.

Chair of Mohua 2042 Trust Debbie Pearson presents the group's strategy. File photo.

Raising the roof for Rockville Hall

Hall has provided the Rockville community with a place to gather for almost 120 years.

But time has taken its toll on the fabric of the building – most notably the corrugated “tin” roof, which is now in urgent need of replacement.

The facility, more commonly called Rockville Hall, has, in its time, been known by several other names, including Central Aorere Public Hall and Library, and Aorere Central Hall. Its long history began in the decade preceding the Great War. According to an article published in the Golden Bay Argus, 20 September 1906: “The opening of the Rockville Public Hall was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 7th with a Tea Social, and Dance, and was a splendid success…”

On that occasion it was reported that the hall “proved to be quite up to the mark for singing and speaking, also dancing, which was indulged in till the early hours of the morning…”.

In the intervening 118 years, the building has been used for a wide variety of meetings, celebrations, and entertainments, and as a Civil Defence centre. It is currently used mainly by Bay Fitness as a gym for local clients.

Rockville Hall is, unusually, community- rather than councilowned, meaning that Tasman District Council (TDC) is not responsible for its management and upkeep – that task falls to the Aorere Public Hall Association (APHA) committee, which has to maintain and administer the building while balancing the books.

The day-to-day running costs of the hall are currently met through a combination of rent received from Bay Fitness, plus small annual grants from TDC. “It keeps us afloat,” says chair of the APHA committee, Alan Curnow, explaining that the income is sufficient to cover minor jobs, “mainly interior painting and plumbing repairs”.

But there is no sinking fund to finance major work, such as reroofing, which comes with an estimated price tag of around $50,000.

It is a testament to the quality of the original construction (something commented on in the Golden Bay Argus article) that the roof has lasted so long, but its time is up, says Alan. “It’s pretty obvious it needs to be done.”

To pay for the big job, the committee is raising funds through

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kid’s triathlons, winter volleyball, letter drops to local farmers, and is hoping to attract donations.

Committee secretary Barbara Graves says it is important for the community that the hall has a secure future. “It’s been here for over 100 years, so we want it continue on for the next generation.”

Anyone who would like to help with fundraising, should contact Alan Curnow at: ascurnow@farmside.co.nz.

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Hall committee members from left, Alan Curnow, Barbara Graves, Jodianne Peters, Campbell Peters.

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Volunteers are needed to host and organise these in Golden Bay

If interested – please come to Tàkaka Service Centre meeting room

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Kaihoka 60mm 10 15mm on the 12th

Te Hapu 76mm 9 22mm on the 13th

Collingwood 98mm 11 28mm on the 13th

PŌhara 104mm 7 44mm on the 11th

Rototai 105mm 8 32mm on the 11th

Onekaka 109mm 8 38mm on the 11th

Glenview Rd 117mm 11 56mm on the 11th

Ligar/Tata 134mm 9 45mm on the 11th

Bainham 186mm 12 34mm on the 25th

Puramahoi 246mm - 89mm on the 11th

Hamama 258mm 9 162mm on the 11th

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Council to cut its cloth?

The GB Weekly of 10 May carried a report of a potential revised increase in Tasman District Council rates. The Council listed several reasons for the revision. One of them is puzzling. That is, "Downturn in forecasted revenue from building consent activity".

If there is less activity by builders should not there be less cost to the Council in processing those fewer consent applications,with a fiscally neutral result? If not, does it mean that the Council makes a profit from dealing with every application?

Perhaps I have been naive in assuming that the high fees for consents are meant only to cover costs.

F&B overstepping its authority?

Robert Kennedy

Further to my letter (GBW,10/5), I wish to clarify the following;

• Nobody is disputing that Forest & Bird do some good work.

• I certainly don't want to see people on motorcycles or in cars hooning on the beach.

• People who do ride or drive on the beach are very few and far between, and hooning is even more rare. Those of us who see them do stop them and ask them to respect the safety of birds, etc.

The rocks prevent a qualified surf rescue person living opposite the access point from quickly launching their dingy in the case of an emergency. Time is of the essence in these situations.

• Having done some research, I am of the opinion that the beach, from a point a little past the end of the sealed section of Beach Road, is Beach Road. Taking such action to effectively block access to a public road is likely to be illegal.

• People intent on driving onto the beach for any reason, will either drive over the bank further along Beach Road, or around from the campground – directly past where birds rest at the entrance to the river.

Forest & Bird is a trust that does a lot of good work, but that doesn't provide them with legal authority over roads, beaches or other public land, or the right to arbitrarily impose their will on others.

Gary Thorpe [abridged] Beach signs informative and attractive

In the past few weeks there have been letters in The GB Weekly about access to Golden Bay beaches. Unfortunately, some of these letters have included ad hominem responses. That is, directed more against people than the issue. Not at all helpful.

One of these letters described the signs explaining the potential damage vehicles can cause to beach ecology as being “ugly, tyrannical and useless” with a name ascribed to them. I can only speak about the sign at the now partially blocked vehicle access on Beach Road Collingwood. I found this sign informative and quite attractive with its depiction of some of the shorebirds threatened by vehicles. I don’t understand the antipathy to the sign; signage is everywhere on our roads and elsewhere. I can only think that some people don’t like being confronted with the facts about the damage to beaches that the exercise of their so called “rights and freedoms“ can cause. Rights and freedoms are usually accompanied by duties to wider society, including to the natural world and future generations.

Meeting: Monday 20 May, 1pm

Golden Bay Service Centre in Tākaka

Items on the Agenda include:

• Public Forum

• Harbourmaster Presentation

• Discretionary Fund Applications

• Board Report

• Financial Summary

To view Agenda and reports for this meeting, obtain the Zoom link, or to register to present at public forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www.tasman.govt.nz

Finally, about the letter saying that people who don’t live in the Bay full time somehow have less status to speak up about issues that concern them. These people may sometimes be better informed about a particular issue than so called “locals”. Peter Barker Newcomers unite I write in response to Gary Thorpe's letter (GBW, 10/5). Golden Bay’s colourful and vibrant community was founded on newcomers. Actually, we are all newcomers. The only longterm residents are the plants and animals that have called Golden Bay home for hundreds of thousands of years. The newcomers are the human residents demanding more and more of their home for our fun. While there is room for us all we need to be mindful, or our children will not see and experience the abundance we take for granted. Why not work together to preserve the community of Golden Bay. Instead of criticising individuals, we should focus on issues which can bring us together.

Heather Wallace

Conservationists: keep up the good work

As a long time Parapara resident I want to say a big thank you to all our conservation-minded fellow community members who are committed to nurturing and protecting many of our local ecosystems. As a dog owner and walker of our varied coastlines I am thankful for the information displayed informing of the various precious and vulnerable habitats I am passing through. I am a little dismayed reading the letters here and posts online to see some of these volunteer conservationists attacked for encouraging protections of local beach habitats. Why are vehicles riding on Collingwood beach OK if it threatens wildlife habitats? Why are dogs running free OK if it threatens wildlife? So a big thank you to all our conservationists and please keep up this important work.

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Gearing up for Pink Ribbon Day

Pink Ribbon Breakfast Day is coming up fast and, as usual Golden Bay, is stepping up to raise vital funds for breast cancer education, ground-breaking research, and life-changing patient support.

Although the official date is Thursday 23 May, many events are held at other times during the month. Ray White Golden Bay, for example, held theirs earlier this month (GBW, 10/5).

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Kiwi women. According to the Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand, one in nine women will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. And 650 women in the country die from the disease every year.

Among those hosting breakfasts this year is Tākaka-based massage therapist Camilla Streeter, who has chosen this Sunday morning for her event at Kotinga Hall. For a $35 ticket donation Camilla says guests will enjoy “morning tea, breast cancer education and wonderful spot prizes to be won, donated by local businesses”.

Camilla is also a qualified oncology scar therapist. “Oncology restore scar therapy is a method of non-invasive therapy developed to treat scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions after surgery or injury using specialist scar massage as fascial release,

therapy tools and self-care advice to promote healthy recovery,” explains Camilla, who also supplies silicon skins and hydration creams to help with scar recovery.

On official Pink Ribbon Breakfast Day, the Golden Bay Workcentre Trust (GBWCT) is holding an event at its offices just off Commercial Street. Maureen Urwin from The Cancer Society will be present and breakfasters will have the chance to win a prize while swelling the cancer-fighting coffers. “We have been donated some amazing items from our wonderful community to raffle for this event,” says GBWCT’s Alex Stevens. “It is so great to have the local businesses support for a very important cause.”

Starting a little later the same morning, at the other end of the Bay, the Pakawau branch of Rural Women are hosting a Pink Ribbon lunch with soup, buns, sweet treats, a sing-along, and raffle prizes.

The following Sunday, Collingwood Tavern, aka Tinky's, is hosting a buffet brunch ($25pp) along with raffles and auctions. See their advert of page 15 of this issue.

For more information about Pink Ribbon Breakfast, including hosting an event, go to: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/event/ pinkribbonbreakfast

Levity's students get with the beat

Celebrating New Zealand Music Month for the second Saturday at 11am, Tākaka Memorial Library hosted Levity Beet’s students last week.

Fourteen-year-old Poppy Hughes opened the performance, singing “A Secret Love Song” from the TV series Noughts + Crosses . Accompanying herself on electric guitar, Poppy’s euphonious voice wooed the audience with further songs from Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez. During the latter’s song “Roar”, Poppy displayed some impressively sassy strumming. As Levity pointed out, “I don’t know if you noticed, but Poppy was playing three or four guitar styles there...”

Moving to the keyboard, Poppy sent shivers along spines as she delivered a soulful version of Keane’s “Somewhere Only We Know”. Back on guitar, she completed her set with Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song”.

Spouting accolades for her friend and fellow musician, Maggie Quinn took the floor next. In contrast to her mellow set last week, Maggie let rip, showing the sheer power of her vocal ability.

She rocked out a mixed genre of numbers, including Devon Cole’s “Witch”, Zach Bryan’s “I Remember Everything”, Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Girl Put Your Records On”, Dasha’s “Austin”, Cyril’s “Stumbling In”, Tami Neilson’s “King of Country Music”, and finally a Meghan Trainor song, which Maggie dedicated to all mothers for Mother’s Day.

Levity’s student band, Chain Reaction, comprised of Poppy, Maggie, Jed Miller (drums), and Zoe Hall (bass guitar), will play at Central School’s Twilight Fair today.

Te Tupua – The Goblin

Experience a visit from a ghost as history comes to life! Te Tupua – The Goblin tells the tale of a disenfranchised child, a shipwrecked sailor, a slave, a tattooed freak.

Te Tupua – The Goblin is a solo play written and performed by John G Davies. It deals with atonement concerning bicultural New Zealand and the hidden trauma of our shared violent history.

Early 19th century in Aotearoa was a dynamic time. Māori were becoming aware they were no longer alone, and that other races from the north were coming. Pākehā who lived here at that time forged an existence on Māori terms. The recorded experiences are vivid and fraught with danger, yet these stories reveal deep alliances, friendships, marriages, and hard-won loyalties. This play is drawn from those histories and the central character is an amalgam of the experiences of some of those who lived here at that time.

This play, performed very simply with three props and a whole heap of energy, evokes a traditional storyteller from the days of the communal fire. John explains, “When I go out into that space, the stage, I feel connected to all the ancient storytellers, to the people who imitate, embody, project, and summon their life force to engage their audience. That’s me, I’m one of those”.

Suitable for ages 10 and up. Sunday 26 May at the Mussel Inn. Tickets at undertheradar.

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Poppy Hughes played keyboards as she sang "Somewhere Only We Know", a song from the band Keane. Photo: Ronnie Short.

Golden Bay has seen many Pink Ribbon Day events over recent years and is gearing up for more this month. File photos.

Over the last 10 months, the Golden Bay Community Arts Council (GBCAC) has had funding to employ a second arts worker. With those contracts coming to an end, the focus is not only on completing projects but also what initiatives will be built. Currently the arts council are presenting a series of workshops (see advert below), and over the next month or so energy will be put into building a directory featuring the region’s creatives and resources.

We are also in the process of exploring funding avenues for next year’s Summer Arts Festival. In the meantime, we are offering support through retreats and seed funding for creatives and projects to feature in next year’s event. To register your interest, visit the festival website: https:// www.gbarts.org.nz/golden-bay-summer-arts-festival.

The first round of applications will be reviewed at the GBCAC meeting in the second week of June, with an eye on the first retreat being held in July. We have also chosen a date for next year’s festival: Friday 14 to Sunday 23 February 2025, and are now open for submissions, again

Over the last few months, Claire has been busy organising our next community event, the Community Light Festival planned for the weekend of 5 July 2024. Check out the GBCAC Facebook page for up-to-date information.

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through the festival website and “Registration” portal.

You are also invited to visit the festival gallery, featuring images from a number of events, taken by talented photographer Tamara Josephine (follow the “Gallery 2024” link).

Our plan is to have the lion’s share of the festival organised and national marketing underway by August 2024 – fingers crossed we can secure the funding needed by that date.

Planning has also begun for this year’s Bay Art exhibition. This year, the exhibition will fall late October/ early November, and as usual is open to original artworks created by local creatives over the year prior to the event itself. Further, Bay Art runs in conjunction with Young@ Art, giving our young folk an opportunity to share their creativity alongside the community’s more experienced creatives. We are looking forward to seeing what this year’s exhibition brings.

Again, thank you to everyone who has contributed art books to the new art library. We are still open to more contributions and hope to have the library itself open sometime in June. Please feel free to contact Gary Smith via email artsworkermohua@gmail.com for details.

Workshops Series To Support Golden Bay Creatives

Golden Bay Community Arts Council in conjunction with Ministry of Culture and Heritage and Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce are excited to be presenting workshops to support our region build their online marketing and bookkeeping skills.

For more detailed descriptions and registration please visit the Arts Councils website https://www.gbarts.org.nz/all-events

All workshops will be held at the Golden Bay Community Centre, Tākaka.

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Marketing | Chris Butler | 1 – 5pm Thursday 23rd May

Chris Butler is the Director of The Marketing Studio in Nelson and brings over 20 years of experience in business and event promotion. Over the past decade he has operated his own marketing consultancy business and currently chairs “Uniquely Nelson”, Nelson’s CBD marketing organisation. This course offers valuable insights and practical advice to help navigate the modern marketing landscape. Check out his website: https://www.themarketingstudio.co.nz/.

Bookkeeping for Creatives | Carla Jehle | 9.30 – 2pm Thursday 30th May

Carla started Sound Choice Business Support in 2012, initially carrying out bookkeeping and administration tasks in the land development, trades, and horticultural industry and become a competent, caring, and trusted partner to a number of the regions small business owners as well as NZ wide non-profit organisations. This hands-on, interactive 4-hour-workshop offers strategic guidance and a practical approach to setting up basic financial and admin systems for your business. Check out her website: https://www.soundchoice.nz/.

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Review: Charcoal

In a Brazilian country village, deeds as black as the charcoal their primary industry produces are woven into everyday life. A kind community nurse could really be a kingpin in the illegal narcotics trade, the kindly priest seems more interested in donations than his flock, and a loving daughter caring for her terminally ill father might really do something unspeakable just to earn some extra money. Even her lazy, ungrateful son and husband might be capable of something even worse, which also somehow redeems them both.

If you think 2022 Argentinian-Brazilian drama Charcoal sounds like a challenging watch, then you would be absolutely right. The poverty which our main characters live in is confronting enough, but also beautifully filmed, surprisingly vibrant colour appearing through the gloom at unexpected moments. The family and the film are held together by Maeve Jinkings as Irene, whose fiery but compassionate performance is the heart of the story. Irene’s life is hard and relentless, and even her rare hope and optimism is being gradually crushed.

So when an opportunity arises for her to profit from secretly housing Argentinian drug baron Miguel, (César Bordón), who has faked his own death and needs to lie low in her recently vacated spare room, she makes "a deal with the devil".

Her friends and neighbour’s tendencies to turn up at her home unexpectedly is a source of constant tension, as the consequences of Miguel’s discovery could be fatal for everyone. Meanwhile, a considerable increase in financial fortune sees her son and husband become even more belligerent, while matters aren’t helped by Miguel’s rising frustration with them and his wretched confinement.

Irene limits herself to having her hair done and seemingly carrying on as usual. But in reality, her indomitable spirit could surprise everyone and turn this entire situation on its head.

As well as a chance to see the surprisingly unspoilt Sao Paulo countryside, Charcoal also provides a rare opportunity to hear Portuguese spoken on our shores.

Brilliantly performed and filmed, many reviews have also called this production a "black comedy". Smileage will vary over whether you are personally able to find something to chuckle over, but Charcoal will certainly give you plenty to think about. It screens for the final time tomorrow night at 7.30pm.

Coming up at The Village Theatre

Sunday afternoon presents the second film in our Classic Cinema season, Alfred Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train. This suspenseful thriller, while not one of the director’s best known, it is a brilliant example of what he does best.

Tennis player Guy Haines (Farley Granger) needs to divorce his current wife before he can marry a Senator’s daughter, and during a train journey to plead with her he meets the chilling Bruno (Robert Walker) who is planning to get rid of his own father. Their ensuing conversation leads to planning the perfect murder(s) – if they swapped victims would their lack of obvious personal motive free them of any suspicion?

Hitchcock builds up the tension unbearably with his directorial flourishes, and it all leads to a thrilling confrontation on a furiously spinning runaway carousel. No doubt this dangerous sequence would be achieved with CGI today, but in 1951 it was famously done for real, leading Hitchcock to vow he would never take a similar risk with actors and stuntmen again.

Tonight is also another opportunity to see The Big Bike Film Night, which was a sellout the first time it screened. A selection of short films from all around the world featuring adventures covering everything from road cycling to mountain biking, BMX to bike touring, and tandem to penny-farthings.

Village Theatre members also watch for upcoming notice of the Village Theatre AGM, next month.

Screening Schedule – 17 May to 9 June

Fri 17 4:00 IF (PG)

7:30 The Big Bike Film Night (E) Encore

Sat 18 4:00 The Immortals: The Wonders of the Museo Egizio (E) 7:30 Charcoal (R13) Final (Argentian/Brazil) (subtitles)

Sun 19 4:00 Strangers on a Train (1951) (M) Classic Cinema

Wed 22

7:30 Six Inches of Soil (E) Final

Scheduled Power Cut: No Film Tonight! Thu 23 7:30 The Moon is Upside Down (R16)

Fri 24 4:00 IF (PG)

7:30 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (M)

Sat 25 4:00 Golda (M)

7:30 Cabrini (M)

Sun 26 2:00 Swan Lake Royal Ballet (Tchaikovsky) $35/$30

7:30 Wicked Little Letters (M) Encore

Mon 27 7:30 Special Travel Presentation followed by Travel Film: The Trip to Greece (M) Doors open 6.30

Wed 29 5:30 The Moon is Upside Down (R16)

Thur 30 7:30 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (M)

Fri 31 4:00 The Garfield Movie (TBC)

7:30 IF (PG) Final

Sat 1 4:00 An American in Paris Musical (PG) 7:30 Golda (M)

Sun 2 4:00 The Graduate (1967) (M) Classic Cinema 7:30 Cabrini (M)

Wed 5 5:30 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (M) Final

Thu 6 7:30 The Way, My Way (TBC) Fri 7 4:00 The Garfield Movie (TBC) Final 7:30 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (R16) Sat 8 4:00 Cabrini (M) Final

7:30 The Moon is Upside Down (R16) Final Sun 9 2:00 Carmen Opera (Bizet) $35/$30 7:30 Golda (M) Final

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS PROGRAMME:

CLASSIC CINEMA CONTINUES: We have 2 more classic films on this programme, a thriller followed by a comedy. See programme for details. Sundays @ 4pm. TRAVEL EVENT: 7.30pm Travel brokers from Nelson present what they can offer to GB residents, followed by a travel film. Doors open 6.30. See prog or website for details.

THE ROYAL BALLET: We are delighted to be able to screen Swan Lake, a beautiful performance filmed at the Royal Opera House in London. Once only! 26 May @ 2pm.

Movie Descriptions

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (PG) Musical 2hr35m Inspired by the 1951 MGM film, filmed live on stage at London's West End. Featuring music & lyrics of George & Ira Gershwin. An American soldier stays in Paris to paint & falls in love with a French beauty.

CARMEN ROYAL OPERA (Bizet) 3hr45m

Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. However, even she is unprepared for what will happen when she decides to seduce Don José. Mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina.

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (M) 2hr25m

Set several generations after the Caesar trilogy, the world now sees apes as the dominant species. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey.

THE GRADUATE (M) Comedy/Drama/Romance 1hr45m

Classic 1967

College graduate (Dustin Hoffman) is caught in a romantic rut between the love of the woman he adores & the shallow affair he had with her mother, Mrs Robinson.

THE WAY, MY WAY (TBC) Adventure/Drama 1hr40m

True story of a stubborn, self-centred Australian man who decides to walk the 800-kilometre-long Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route through Spain. Based on Bill Bennett’s best-selling memoir of the same name.

CABRINI (M) Drama/True Story 2hr25m

This true-life tale of an audacious young Italian woman who came to New York with nothing to fight for the equality, health & happiness of immigrant orphans.

GOLDA (M) Drama/True Story 1hr40m

War drama on the high-stakes responsibilities & decisions that Golda Meir, also known as the 'Iron Lady of Israel' faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

THE GARFIELD MOVIE (TBC) Kids/Family 1hr40m

Garfield the world-famous cat, is about to have a wild adventure! After a reunion with his long-lost father Garfield & his canine friend Odie are forced into a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

THE MOON IS UPSIDE DOWN (R16) NZ Comedy/Drama 1hr40m

In this black comedy, three women each navigate their way through an unfamiliar landscape and the contours of the human heart.

SWAN LAKE ROYAL BALLET (Tchaikovsky) 3hr25m

Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans one transforming into the beautiful human Odette & he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan.

ALISTAIR HUGHES

Stingrays stride to victory

Continued from page 1

...two fixtures without conceding a single one.

On paper, the visitors could be expected to beat the Maidens easily. But football is played on turf, not paper, and the form book, while not exactly ripped up, was torn a little by a Golden Bay team that was determined not to be turned over.

Any home side nerves were soon settled when, with seven minutes gone, striker Jess Currin-Steer ran on to perfectly weighted pass from Ellie Hopkins before smashing the ball into the Suburbs’ goal.

The high-scoring visitors looked a bit stunned but recovered and found an equaliser ten minutes later with a short-range shot.

Ignoring the set-back, the Maidens stuck to their plan, working hard in defence, marshalled by Lani Murray, while looking dangerous on the counter. And it was through such an attack that the home side came close to scoring when Isla Foulds cut in from the right and unleashed a strike which ran just wide of the post.

Two minutes later it was the visitor who took the lead after a goalmouth scramble left the Maidens’ stand-in keeper Mazarine Fitzgerald unable to get hold of the ball. With order restored, as far as Suburbs’ were concerned, they mounted wave after wave of attacks. The corner count ticked up rapidly but Fitzgerald made a number of impressive saves to keep the score at 1-2. Her teammate Iyla Lamason almost levelled on the stroke of half-time when, through on goal, she struck an excellent shot which drew a spectacular save from the Suburbs’ goalie.

At the start of the second half, Maidens’ Isla Foulds made no mistake from a similar position when she netted the equaliser after around five minutes.

Suburbs, used to having it all their own way, gradually edged control of the game, enjoying the majority of possession and carving out scoring opportunities. But it took them another 20 minutes to regain the lead with what was a rather scruffy finish.

Two minutes later they scored again to establish a twogoal lead which they protected until the final whistle. Final score: Shield Maidens 2, Nelson Suburbs Reserves 4. Maidens’ coach Richard Price was full of praise for his players. “I thought we did exceptionally well. We thought we’d be up against it but the girls worked very hard. All in all I’m really pleased.”

Playing at the same time as the Maidens, on the adjacent pitch, Golden Bay Gladiators faced Richmond Stags in a Men’s Division 4 fixture. Final score: GB Gladiators 1, Richmond Stags 2.

All Golden Bay's senior teams are playing in away fixtures tomorrow including the Mountain Goats who take on FC Nelson First XI in a Division 1 match.

Collingwood full of fighting spirit

CHARLOTTE RICHARDS

Collingwood showed plenty of fighting spirit in last Saturday's Division 2 match against Riwaka.

Having started the season with a relatively thin squad, the Black and Gold have been further depleted after two tough away games left several of their key players injured. But the return of “retired” veterans plus some new recruits boosted the numbers for Saturday’s match.

It was Collingwood’s second home fixture of the season, and it attracted plenty of supporters including a large group from Tākaka Rugby Club whose seniors had a bye this week.

Clearly up for the game, Collingwood made a positive start, and could have put some points on the board when they were awarded a penalty after only four minutes, but the kick went high and wide.

The early let-off spurred Riwaka into action but, once again, their discipline let them down and this time Collingwood’s Liam Miller converted the penalty to give his side a 3-0 lead.

Enjoying some good possession Collingwood ramped up the pressure and, five minutes later, winger Marika Koroi scored a very tidy try following a run down the right flank. A successful conversion extended the home side’s advantage to 10-0 with 15 minutes played.

The next 15 minutes, however, belonged to the visitors as they registered two tries to level the scores.

The crowd were getting their money’s worth, being entertained with some nice flowing rugby from both sides and the home supporters were particularly happy when Liam Miller stormed through Riwaka’s defence and powered over the line, before capping it with a conversion. Shortly after, the half-time whistle blew with the scoreboard showing the Black and Gold leading by 17-10.

While the first half ended well for Collingwood, the second half got off to the worst possible start with Riwaka scoring a try and conversion in the first three minutes to take the score to 17-17. And it got worse for the home side when the visitors registered another try and took the lead for the first time in the fixture with 20 minutes to play.

During the final quarter of the match both sides created scoring opportunities but neither side added to their points tally and the tie ended at 17-22.

Commenting post-match, Collingwood coach Graeme Miller said he was "proud of his players" adding that, despite numerous new faces, the squad had "gelled well and dominated in some areas, particularly the break down areas, and had battled hard".

He was relieved that his team had escaped any serious injuries, while teammates paid tribute to the older players who, despite lack of match fitness, still managed to play a full 80 minutes.

Golden Bay Shield Maiden Ellie Hopkins fends off a Suburb's player in their Women's Premiership match. Photo: Jo Richards.

Collingwood's No. 10 Liam Miller was a constant thorn in the side of visitors Riwaka last Saturday. Photos: Charlotte Richards.

A mix of age and experience helped Collingwood's forwards put pressure on their opponents.

RESULTS

Hoops of fun as basketball begins

Action from last Wednesday's warm-up match that heralded the start of the GB Basketball Association

A “friendly warm-up” match heralded the start of the Golden Bay Basketball Association season at the Rec Park Centre last Wednesday night.

The league is organised by Shaun Byrne and comprises nine teams (six men’s and three women’s), with matches held every Wednesday night through until late July.

Shaun is pleased with how the season looks to be shaping up.

“There are three school teams coming through this year. A lot can be put down to Brooks Byrne who runs the high school teams, and to Mike Win who does Collingwood Area School coaching.”

The basketball association is grateful to the high school teams,

which act as “a real feeder for the club”, with adult teams often comprising high school players.

Shaun tells The GB Weekly that NBS funding has really helped to grow basketball in the Bay at club- and grassroots-level. “NBS sponsorship has meant that we [Golden Bay Basketball Association] can supply the Bay primary schools and high schools with gear such as singlets, balls, hoops, and a scoreboard.”

Shaun tells The GB Weekly that “we want to grow the club” to include more members and create a fourth women’s team. Interested players can contact Shaun on ph 027 448 2399, or via the Golden Bay Basketball Association Facebook page.

Indoor bowlers "think like a banana"

JO RICHARDS

On a damp, dark night in early May, the lights shining out from Collingwood Memorial Hall provide a welcoming sight.

Inside, enjoying warmth and camaraderie, a dozen bowlers are standing around two long strips of green matting – some crouching down, fully-focused with bowl in hand, while others are waiting their turn and giving advice. “Think like a banana,” says one player, reminding her teammate to “bend” the delivery around their opponent’s static bowls and get as close to the white jack as possible.

The players – men, women, and a teenager – are there for Rockville Indoor Bowling Club’s (RIBC) regular Wednesday night session, the second of the new season.

No stranger to the game, club president Donald Gardiner shows how it’s done. Two successive bowls, that both follow smooth, arc trajectories of perfect line and length, come to a halt nestling almost adjacent to the jack. It is a skill honed over decades: “I started playing in 1990,” says Donald.

His bowling partner might have some way to go to reach Donald’s level, but 16-year-old Reuben Marshall already has 11 years’ experience and is proving to be a bit of an ace on the green – indoors and, for the past four years, outdoors. “I started when I was five years old,” says Reuben. “Often I’m the youngest person around.”

RIBC itself is no spring chicken; now in its 74th year, the club is keen to attract new members – young and old. “Anyone who wants to join can just turn up or get in touch with me,” says Donald. “You don’t need any experience; we will teach you.”

One new recruit – at least for this evening – Alexis Bourgeois, says he’s happy to “give it a go” after Pam Gardiner persuaded him to stay on after his pickleball match. Perhaps it’s down to his hand-eye co-ordination, developed through years of playing pétanque, but the bowls novice seems to have a natural knack for the game.

Although RIBC is primarily a social club, there are opportunities for members to compete in a range of

tournaments. Donald, for example, is looking forward to competing for the McNabb Trophy in Lower Moutere. Rockville Indoor Bowling Club is at Collingwood Memorial Hall every Wednesday from 7pm. Fee: $2 per session. For more information, contact Donald Gardiner, ph 021 032 5312.

BRIDGE

8 May. Onekaka Pairs Session 3. N/S: R Smith/M McKellar 64.58%; J Pemberton/R McDonald 64.06%; J Wedderburn/D Sarll 52.60%. E/W: P Nelson/L Roberts 63.75%; J Cooper/A Bradnock 58.13%; B Burdett & P Panzeri 50%. H/Cap: N/S: J Pemberton/R McDonald 61.72%; R Smith/M McKellar 61.41%; J Wedderburn/D Sarll 51.20%. E/W: P Nelson/L Roberts 63.15%; J Cooper/A Bradnock 61.85%; B Burdett & P Panzeri 45.98%. GOLF

7 May. 3rd Woods (Stableford): C Gilbert 34.

8 May. Stableford: P Solly 40, M Shannon 38, D Jerram 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Dyce, 4/13 D Jerram, 4/13 W Rothwell, 9/18 G Bradley. Two: G Bradley. 11 May. Club Champ Matches: R Ancell bt R Dyce, G Bradley bt J Thomason, N Barnes bt M Dixon, W Rothwell bt J Solly, G Rowe bt N Gardiner, P Solly bt G Little. Stableford: R Young 35, R Miller 34, D Jerram 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Dyce, 4/13 R Young, 8/17 G Bradley, 9/18 M Shannon. Happy wanderer: L Thorn. Best gross: K Hadler.

season Photo: Rosa Volz.

Reuben Marshall tracks his bowl under the watchful eye of Rockville Indoor Bowls Club president Donald Gardiner. Photo: Jo Richards.

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SOCIAL WORK – Working with children, young people and their families. Working one-to-one with clients through support and advocacy for positive change.

HEALTH SOCIAL WORK – Making the connections between community and health services from the cradle to the grave

BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY – Ongoing or one-off assistance with a Financial Mentor.

FOOD BANK AND BEDDING STORE – Available for individuals/families going through hardship.

COUNSELLING – Referrals to specialist counselling.

YOUTH SUPPORT – Working one-to-one with youth.

MONEY MATES – 4-week courses to learn skills and examine choices, options and behaviours towards money.

WHANAU MEETINGS – Guest speaker and community notices, held on the first Tuesday of each month, 12-1pm at the Community Centre.

FAMILY CENTRED SERVICES – Family violence prevention

REFERRALS TO: Public Health Nurse, Well Child, Mental Health, Community Law, Oranga Tamariki, Family Court, PHO and others.

SIT & BE FIT – Community exercise classes in Takaka and Collingwood.

TEEN SEWING PROJECT – Amazing after-school creative sewing class.

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VILLAGE GREEN: Bookings 525 9728

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HALL/ROOM HIRE – kitchen, 80-seat hall, rooms, tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery etc for functions and conference hire. Ph 525 9728.

LIBRARY – a good selection of self-help and inspirational books, videos and DVDs, including GB Cancer Society Library. Free of charge. email manager@mohuasocialservices.org.nz or phone 03 525 9728 for further information about any of these services

Devoted couple lived life to the full

JOYCE WYLLIE

Barry Richard Pomeroy lived life to the full, from 6 March 1937 to 10 April 2024, and was recently farewelled by a big crowd in Collingwood.

He was born at Granny Wigzell’s Beach Road home in Collingwood and claimed to have loved the sea ever since.

The family initially lived at Swamp Road before moving up the Aorere Valley to a home opposite Rockville Dairy Factory. Barry attended Rockville Primary School on Devils Boots Road, and when he was 10, his parents Audrey and Frank Pomeroy went into partnership in a dairy farm with Frank's brother Ern, and they moved to Pah Road.

Barry had one year at secondary school in Collingwood before attending Nelson Boys College as a boarder. While there, he excelled in engineering and hockey; he was the captain of the 2nd XI and played in the first XI for the NZ Secondary Schools Tournament. He was proud to be a ball boy for a hockey test match at Trafalgar Park.

When Ern sold his share of the Rockville farm to Frank in 1953, Barry left school, returning home to work. He went into compulsory military training in 1956, being discharged three years later as a sergeant.

Meanwhile, Gae Miller was born in Tākaka on 15 June 1939. She went to primary school at Onekakā, then Motueka, and later attended Golden Bay High School.

Her mother Morva and aunts Lorna and Venice worked on apple orchards, while her father Robert fought overseas. Sadly, her dad died of war injuries when Gae was only eight years old. Tragedy struck again six months later when Gae lost her mum to breast cancer. Family cared for Gae until her Aunty Lorna married Kelly King, they took Gae in as their own. She then had three brothers: Kelvin, Wayne, and Jon.

On leaving school, Gae worked in SK King General Store in Collingwood, followed by employment in Nelson at McKay’s in the sewing department, and at Alexandra Hospital.

Barry was courting Gae, and when his father developed lung cancer, they decided it was a good time to marry. So, in 1960 she returned to Collingwood, they married, and Frank died three months later, knowing that his first grandchild was on the way. This meant the young couple had a crash course in farm management, marital life, parenthood, and in helping Audrey with two younger sons.

Gae and Barry raised four children – Rob, Shane, Vicky and Chris – on the family farm in Rockville. Gae was a loving mother who gave attention to detail, which the children said, "did drive them to despair sometimes”. Other children were welcomed into their home, including fostering a young boy, Michael. It broke Gae's heart when this placement ended, so she refrained from taking more children. Gae was a keen gardener and baker; tins were always full at their home. She was well organised, and at haymaking time, put on a spread to satisfy the gang.

Barry joined the Rockville School Committee, serving as chairman for 10 years. He was a dedicated committee man, at one time sitting on 13 committees, and his service to the community over many years has been huge.

He was Golden Bay rep for the South Island Herd Improvement Association, played rugby for Collingwood and Motueka, and was an active Golden Bay Search and Rescue member for years. He was a keen fisherman, enjoyed playing golf, and was in the

Aorere Rifle Club.

Tragedy struck again in 1988 when Gae and Barry's firstborn son Robbie, daughter-in-law Karina, and grand-daughters Megan and Diane, died in a car accident. The courage this couple found to carry on was outstanding. This unbelievable loss somehow became woven into their lives and their love for their growing family.

Barry and Gae retired from the farm and for many years enjoyed their home and life by the sea at Patons Rock before the final move over the Hill to their cottage in a retirement village. During these years, Barry became a keen bowls man.

The RSA was a big part of Barry's life, being an active member from 1954. He played the bugle in Collingwood at the dawn service for 50 years, as well as at funerals of many of his Returned and Services Association (RSA) compatriots. Barry was a man of service and in 2003 his outstanding contribution to the community was recognised when he received a Tasman District Council Community Service Award.

In 2017, he received the Queen's Service Medal, for services to veterans and the community.

Despite all those awards and recognition of service, Barry and Gae's proudest legacy was their family. Barry stated at Gae's funeral, "She was a totally supportive wife in farming and many community engagements," and that he "simply could not have done this work without her dedication and support".

Barry and Gae had a wonderful partnership and enjoyed a loving 63-year marriage. Gae died on Barry's birthday in 2023, and 13 months later he was also interred in Collingwood cemetery.

Gae and Barry Pomeroy. Photo: Supplied.

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

MARKS, Gillian Mary (Jill). Passed away in Nelson, with family at her side on Friday 3 May 2024, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of Ron, much-loved mother of Geoff, Diana and Susan and adored Granny to Connor. A service to celebrate Gillian's life will be held at Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson at 2.30pm on Friday 24 May. Messages can be sent to the Marks family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011, or left online at www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service on livestream. Donations in Jill's memory to Rescue Helicopter can be made at the service. In recognition of Jill's passion for raising monarch butterflies to delight others, guests are invited to bring a handmade or artificial butterfly to leave at the end of the service.

I have the best team ever at the NIKAU CAFÉ AND BAR. Thank you all for the effort you put into “our” cafe...It never goes unnoticed... and is really, really appreciated.

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AGM NOTICES

GOLDEN Bay Animal Welfare Society AGM, Tuesday 21 May, 11.30am at the Anglican Hall, Commercial Street. Come and hear what we do.

GOLDEN Bay Toy Library AGM, Wednesday 22 May, 7pm at The Dangerous Kitchen. All welcome. We urgently need new committee members to join us and would love to see you!

GOLDEN Bay Friends of the Grounds (aka Golden Valleys Riding Club) AGM, Tuesday 21 May, 6.30pm at Molly B's. All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay High School Home and School AGM will be held in the school library at 7pm on Wednesday 29 May. The AGM will be followed by a committee meeting. All members of the school community are welcome.

COLLINGWOOD Library Inc AGM, Saturday 1 June, 10-11am in the library. All welcome.

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GOLDEN Bay Community Board meeting will meet at 1pm on Monday 20 May at the Golden Bay Service Centre in Tākaka. To view agenda and reports, obtain the Zoom link, or register for Public Forum please go to the Meetings Calendar at www. tasman.govt.nz

NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

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

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WINDOW cleaning. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

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PROPERTY

AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

SUNNY, healthy-home self-contained studio available now. Pōhara. $250/week. Ph/txt Sunanda 022 356 6832.

ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-4.30pm. www.anatokisalmon.co.nz

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. 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, 7am4.30pm. 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.

TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA: Closed for May. June opening: Saturday, Sunday 1, 2 and 29, 30. 11am-4pm. Weather permitting. Updates: Facebook, Instagram.

WHOLEMEAL CAF É. O pen 7 days for dine-in meals and takeaways, 7.30am-3pm.

ZATORI: Restaurant open Friday and 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.

I have the best team ever at the NIKAU CAFÉ AND BAR. Thank you all for the effort you put into “our” cafe...It never goes unnoticed...and is really, really appreciated. Da Boss

TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a ratonga

UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 17 MAY

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

TUESDAY 21 MAY

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 22 MAY

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.

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

Sat 18th NICK FEINT & FRIENDS. Great original singer songwriters. $15 door.

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

Thu 23rd QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.

Sat 25th THE EARLY BOBS - Full band (Bob Dylan’s 83rd birthday special). $10 door.

Sun 26th TE TUPUA - the goblin. A play by JOHN G DAVIES. $15 tickets at undertheradar.

JUNE

Sat 1st TESS LIAUTAUD AND HER BAND. Supported by JESSIE SHANKS. $15 door.

Sun 2nd Madsen promotions QUEEN Tribute show. $40 tickets @ Eventfinda. Door $50.

For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

THURSDAY 23 MAY

PINK RIBBON LUNCH FUNDRAISER for Breast Cancer Foundation. Soup, buns and fun at Pakawau Hall. Hosted by Rural Women. Contact Joyce 027 671 2221, kaihoka@xtra.co.nz

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

LATER EVENTS

WRITE YOUR MEMOIR IN ONE YEAR course with Charlotte Squire. Starts 15 June in Golden Bay. Email charlottesquirecoms@ gmail.com to book, or go to charlottesquire.co.nz for more info.

Friday: Southwesterlies, freshening west of Parapara but lighter elsewhere. Mainly fine although some cloud later especially about the ranges

Saturday: Northerlies becoming light. Cloud and scattered rain developing in the west. High cloud but dry elsewhere

Sunday: Light winds. Cloud and scattered rain about the ranges with patchy rain elsewhere for a time

Monday: Northeasterlies developing. Scattered rain developing, especially about the ranges

Tuesday: East to northeast winds. Periods of rain likely

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, 5 and 19 May; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 12 and 26 May. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community winter timetable: Mass, 4pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday of month. All warmly welcome. ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship with Matty Grant.

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