The GB Weekly - 24 May 2024

Siren's call for Sam’s Creek

Golden Bay has the prospect of joining the country’s new gold rush.

Last month, Australian company Siren Gold Limited submitted applications for mining at Sam’s Creek in the Cobb Valley, and at Reefton, to be considered as a “listed projects” under the coalition’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill. The legislation, in its current form, would empower three government ministers to give approval to such projects, including those previously denied consents by the Environment, High and Supreme Courts.

In an announcement made to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on 29 April, Siren’s managing director and CEO, Victor Rajasooriar stated that the Sam’s Creek project “with its large endowment of gold has the potential to add significant revenue and employment opportunities for the country”.

The “large endowment” referred to is the company’s mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 824koz of gold which, at current gold prices (NZ$3,975 per oz), would be worth around NZ$3 billion.

But the precious metal won’t come out of the ground as nice, clean shiny nuggets; Siren estimates the gold-bearing rock contains around 2.8g per tonne or 2.8 parts per million. This, however, may be an optimistic figure; according to a paper presented at the PACRIM Conference in 2004, the gold content in the peralkaline granite porphyry dyke averages 1.8ppm.

That discrepancy would make a significant difference to the financial viability of an operation which involves several costly stages. Although Siren have not provided details of their proposed process, common industry practice would suggest that, once mined, the ore will be transported to a processing site to be crushed into a fine powder before the gold is chemically extracted, most probably using cyanide. After the pure metal is recovered, the remaining 99.99998 per cent waste material will end up being stored in what is known as a slime dump or tailings dam. Given the steep terrain at the mine site, processing and waste management will need be carried out elsewhere, as indicated in a 1980s proposal

by a previous mining company which had identified an area of flat land near Upper Tākaka as a suitable location.

The scale of the operation required to extract the entire MRE means something in the region of 11 million tonnes of rock would need to be mined, processed and dumped. And it is the potential environmental impact of the dumped waste that is the key issue for Andrew Yuill, co-applicant for the recentlygranted Water Conservation Order. He is particularly concerned about the ore’s high arsenic content – around 7,000ppm – which would leave almost 75,000 tonnes of the highly toxic substance in the dump after all the gold is recovered.

The arsenic, along with other metals including lead and copper, could leach from the waste site into the environment for decades, if not centuries. This mobilisation of toxic materials results from natural oxidation of sulphides present in the finely-divided ore, producing a highly acidic environment which dissolves the elements in water. This long-term...

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GB Community Board

Golden Bay Community Board’s now six-weekly meeting was held at Tasman District Council Service Centre in Tākaka on Monday afternoon.

Public forum

The first contributor to public forum was Golden Bay Museum manager Karen Johnson, who made a request to the board for $500 funding towards the attachment of a mural to the external wall of the museum. She explained that the museum would be contributing $700.

Andrew Yuill then addressed the meeting about the recent application, made under the coalition government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill, to mine gold at Sam’s Creek in the Cobb Valley.

Speaking in some technical detail, Andrew summarised the potential environmental implications of the proposed operation. He explained that, while the scheme could yield 19 tonnes of gold, the waste by-products would include 75,000 tonnes of arsenic. “Enough to poison everyone in the world”.

He said the estimated 11 million tonnes of waste would cover the area bounded by Commercial, Motupipi and Meihana Streets to a depth of 11 metres. ”That’s a huge amount of waste.”

Andrew expressed concern over the contamination of water in the Tākaka Valley – especially the Arthur Marble Aquifer and the town’s drinking water supply.

Asked about the relative legal status of the Fast-Track Approval legislation versus the Water Conservation Order, Andrew answered: “The Water Conservation Order is under the RMA, so will be bypassed.”

Andy Clark reinforced Andrew’s position regarding the mine application. “The potential risk from the gold mine may present the biggest risk to Golden Bay I’ve seen in the past 40 years.”

Highlighting the harm that could arise from the leaching of toxic waste, Andy mentioned contamination of potable water, poisoning of the aquifer, and listed numerous businesses in the Bay that would be affected, including farmers in the Tākaka Valley, mussel growers, Anatoki Salmon –and tourism. “The first thing you see after the ‘Welcome to Golden Bay’ is a toxic dam.”

Andy concluded with a request to the board to hold a meeting to help sway the government’s decision on the application. “It will be a political decision but if the Golden Bay community is seen to be united, that is the best we can do.”

JO RICHARDS

JO RICHARDS

Sam's Creek: An application made under the Fast-Track Approvals Bill seeks to mine gold at a site near the head of the creek. Photo: Jo Richards.

Now in Golden Bay!

SAM'S CREEK

Continued from page 1 ...legacy, known as acid mine drainage, is growing problem across the world and leads to the deterioration of surface water and groundwater, along with harmful impacts on aquatic ecosystems and habitats.

The implications for the Tākaka Valley catchment, Andrew says, are worrying, with threats to the Arthur Marble Aquifer, Te Waikoropupū, farming operations in the valley, and the town’s drinking water supply. “Sooner or later there would be a disaster.”

Andrew is also concerned about carbon emissions from of the operation. “Mining hard rock, transporting it, grinding it, and making the chemicals used to extract gold from it, all require large amounts of energy… Opening a large new gold mine would cancel out the careful efforts that farms and thousands of people are making to reduce our footprint.”

Responding to an inquiry from The GB Weekly, Cherrie Chubb, who has just stepped down from her role as Federated Farmers Golden Bay president, said of the proposed gold mine: “It is not something that the catchment farmers have considered as a collective, so we’re not in a position to wish to comment at this stage. But like the rest of the community we will be following developments with interest.”

Sam’s Creek is just one of many new mining proposals popping up around the country as companies see an opportunity to fast-track projects. While it’s not clear how fast the process will be in practice, Siren Gold, appears to be confident of a positive outcome, according to its recent ASX announcement: “The company is looking forward to receiving feedback from the Government and in the meantime is focused on the exploration programs currently underway at both the Reefton and Sam’s Creek projects.”

But for local conservationists, Siren’s application has set the alarm bells ringing. “It’s bad for the long-term future of Golden Bay,” says Andrew.

The GB Weekly approached Siren Gold and Maureen Pugh MP for further information and comment but did not receive a response before going to press.

Takaka

Fonterra engages with local schools

and Christchurch with students at Collingwood Area School. Photo: Supplied. as working on projects around the subject. “It was introduced before the last school holidays.”

Fonterra staff from Tākaka, Darfield, and Christchurch went back to school in Golden Bay last week.

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, respectively, the company’s community outreach (Hapori) programme came to Golden Bay High School, Collingwood Area School (CAS), and Tākaka Primary School.

On Thursday morning, when The GB Weekly arrived at CAS, the sight of a milk tanker caught the eye, while the nose detected the aroma of frying bacon. As part of the morning’s engagement, Fonterra was providing breakfast of BLTs to the whole school – students and staff.

Teacher Mieke Smits explained that students, specifically Years 1-8, had worked for their feed – getting involved in a competition to create models of Fonterra milk tankers, as well

Displayed on tables in the main hall was the fruit of their modelling endeavours: nine unique expressions on the theme, including a road-train mega-tanker, a vehicle made from hay, a large cardboard box construction big enough for several students to stand up in, and, last but not least, two cakes.

“They got really creative,” said Fonterra’s Tākaka site manager Zarah Willemsen.

For the more senior students, the shared breakfast provided an informal setting to talk with Fonterra staff about the company, its work, and the career opportunities it can offer.

The tanker team acted as judges, and after everyone had finished their BLTs, awarded prizes of model kit tankers and Prezzy Cards, and gave away branded carrier bags.

JO RICHARDS

Fonterra staff from Tākaka, Darfield

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Golden Bay Community Board - May

Tukurua resident Jennie Morris spoke about her frustration of not being able to walk her dog along Parapara beach. But before she did, she criticised the board’s bureaucratic online process. “It’s very difficult to get permission to speak to public forum… It’s not good enough.”

Jennie queried the signage displayed at the beach. “Why when I walk my dog on Parapara beach can’t I go past the reserve? Other beaches have signs taken down after the [birds] breeding season.”

She also questioned the accuracy of the sign. “The 2014 dog bylaw shows the dog ban is just for the Parapara inlet so the whole length of the beach should be accessible.”

And she closed by stressing the importance of having access to the coast. “Dog walking on the beach is good for humans and dog health… I need to be able to go to the beach with my dog.” Presentations

Kelly Nicholls from TDC’s Harbourmaster Office gave a presentation about a plan to develop joint agency signage at beaches.

Kelly explained that the new signs would combine relevant information from DOC, MPI and TDC in a triptych design that would be “more attractive” than the current multitude of signs and also cost-effective as expenses will be divided between the three agencies.

Up to date and more in-depth information would be accessed using QR codes which will be incorporated into the design.

The first of the new signs will be installed on this side of the Hill, said Kelly. “We’ll focus first on Golden Bay and then roll out across the district.” Initial locations include Tōtaranui, Whanganui Inlet and Awaroa, where there are currently no signs. The time-scale for the roll-out is one-two years.

Discretionary Fund Application

The board had received three applications to the Discretionary Grants Fund for May.

Golden Bay Museum Society Incorporated’s request for $500 (see public forum) was granted.

Golden Bay Riding for the Disabled’s application for $390 to cover the cost of First Aid courses for RDA volunteers was also granted.

Golden Bay Forest and Bird’s application was for a $500 contribution towards the cost of a chainsaw for weed eradication and habitat restoration in the Three Rivers area. After some discussion the board declined the application but agreed to support the project by funding specialist labour rather than equipment.

Board Report

Items from previous meeting (GBW, 12/4): GBCB chair Abbie

Langford stated that all items raised had been duly noted before referring to GB Cycle and Walkways Society’s (GBCWS) concern about TDC’s failure to plan for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements around Port Tarakohe, and its statutory responsibility to make the route from the port to Pōhara safe for all users. Abbie said she had spoken to TDC’s group manager community infrastructure Richard Kirby who had explained that it was a “tricky” area of roading, but it wasn’t being ignored. She undertook to respond in writing to Chris Bennett (GBCWS).

Request for support for provision of transportation for rural sporting teams: A letter was received from Mickayla Ormsby, regarding costs of transportation for rural sports teams, in which she asked: “Are there any old buses that the council can donate to our club or the Rec Centre for teams to use?”

Having agreed there were “no spare buses” the board agreed to respond to Mickayla to explain they couldn’t offer any help. Collingwood beach access: A letter was received from Pauline Watts regarding the placement of rocks at a beach vehicle access point off Beach Road, Collingwood, which had been forwarded to staff for comment. Staff advised the beach access point in question was located on DOC property, and that council was not involved in the placement of the rocks, information that had been relayed to Pauline.

TDC group manager environmental assurance Kim Drummond advised the meeting that the rocks had been moved apart far enough to allow access for wheelchairs but not quad bikes. He noted that “unintended consequences”

had resulted from the rock placement, specifically the use of alternative vehicular access points at either end of the beach which was causing more disturbance to shorebirds. Kim said a wider discussion concerning vehicles on beaches was “ongoing” and suggested that senior local staff from DOC be invited to speak at a GBCB meeting.

Better Off Funding: Following a recent government decision, TDC has been told to redirect any unspent Better Off Funding (BOF) to increase investment in water infrastructure or to help establish new water services delivery organisations. This directive means BOF will no longer be available for a feasibility study for the proposed Bike Park on Fonterra land at Motupipi Street, but does not affect the Motupipi Street shared path which is under construction.

Special Projects Funding: GBCB has a total budget of $37,747 available in the Golden Bay Community Board Special Projects Fund, and has identified seven potential projects for funding.

Details of the candidate projects are available on TDC’s Shape Tasman webpages where people can now have their say on which projects should be funded – as well as any further suggestions. After the community consultation closes on 16 June, GBCB will receive all responses as part of a Special Projects Fund report, which will come to the board’s next meeting on 1 July 2024 for consideration.

Action sheet: Concerning the request for yellow broken no parking lines be installed along Reilly Street from the entrance of the library carpark on Reilly Street to the rear of the library, it was agreed to leave the item on the action sheet.

The action for board member Grant Knowles to raise concern around road user safety at the SH60 Intersection with Motupipi Street with Maureen Pugh was widened. “We should have a meeting with Maureen,” said Grant.

Financial summary

After officially receiving the financial summary, the meeting closed.

The next meeting of GBCB is at the Collingwood Fire Station on Monday 1 July 2024 at 1pm.

you read it right, we are super stoked to be back trading on a Saturday

There has been a huge amount of work gone into this. We waited patiently for consent for our containers to be granted, which now allows us to have a covered drive through so to speak. The whole yard was re-arranged for this as well as stock moved and moved again!!!

So we are happy to be back open for your DIY and paint needs on a Saturday morning.

The first team on deck is Mike, Sarah, Grady and Luke.

See you Saturday from 8-12

The current mish-mash of signs at Parapara beach. Photo: Jo Richards.

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NZ infrastructure poor value for money

LETTERS

friends here.

New Zealand reportedly spends more than the OECD medium on infrastructure. Regrettably we are near the bottom 10 per cent in terms of what we get for our money.

I'm beginning to understand why this is the case, after observing the level of activity at most road work sites I pass by these days.

Hugh Cropp

Secede from dam funding

In my recent letter (GBW, 10/5) I challenged the ratepayer, residents, our two councillors, and any expert in TDC to provide any economic advantage or benefit to the community of the Golden Bay Ward by paying an uncapped fee to have access to the water in this dam. Not one of the challenged persons were forthcoming or able to answer or give evidence of our community's benefit from this dam.

It was in 2015 when mayor Richard Kempthorne stated it would only cost us the price of a cup of coffee per day.

Every property owner, whether owning a 500-acre farm, or a quarter-acre section, or a house in the town, has to pay this uncapped dam cost.

There is a case for the Golden Bay ratepayers to secede from the funding of this dam. It would be possible if 75 per cent of ratepayers were in support.

Reg Turner

Fonterra's flawed strategy

In a world where supporters of globalisation vie with those wanting to keep regional autonomy in their governance, institutions and companies. Fonterra is a rare example in this globalised world of a shareholder collective – where ownership is distributed to the actual producers of the source of its wealth. That of course in New Zealand is milk from cows eating grass outdoors – an activity now rare in the world. Farmers have done a great job of maintaining that ownership and therefore the wealth they produce. The management of Fonterra management is asking the farmers to divest part of that shareholding in is profitable businesses by selling off the value-added production of cheese and other dairy-based products, probably to some global behemoth like Nestlé. Unlike New Zealand Railways, when you sell assets you usually do cannot get these businesses back. When NZ Rail was sold and other asset sales the benefits are often short-lived. Over the long term no real benefits accrue. Economic analysis says that New Zealand consumers provide Fonterra with economic benefit in excess of that of international consumers. The sale of these businesses will simply provide benefits outside New Zealand. We have seen this with the Australian banks.

Hopefully the Fonterra shareholder will reject their management’s proposal and keep the ownership of the businesses they helped develop.

Morris Te Whiti Love

Showing respect

When I first came to live in Collingwood, I accepted my newcomer role and allowed my knowledge of the community to build over time. I now know what an extraordinary place this is. I respect the families that have lived here for a couple of hundred years and the Māori before them for putting in the building bricks of this community, the influxes of immigrants adding their own delightful variations to the warp and weft of this place. I am amazed by the depth of knowledge and expertise of the people here. I like Collingwood for its volunteering, beach weddings, memorable farewells. The beach is a huge part of Collingwood. It is a place for socialising.

I love Milnthorpe and am humbled at the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into its making. Walking the beach with our dog and observing the large variety of bird life, without disturbance, was also one of our pleasures.

Consequently, check out the TDC Report 2022, Birds of Golden Bay. You will see that Collingwood has the largest and most diverse collection of birds and nests, so the local population is doing something right, despite quad bikes and dogs. While I can understand the arguments expressed here previously, it is about showing some respect for what is here, and what has gone before, the people of this place, their community and their past stewardship of the land and beaches. Pauline Watts

Farewell – and thank you – Golden Bay

As I prepare to leave Golden Bay, I want to acknowledge and farewell all of you wonderful folk who have given me support over my 23 years here, and have helped me grow to the empowered courageous woman I am now.

So many of you have touched my life in so many ways. Too many to mention.

Thank you for your unending support. The opportunities. The friendships. The encouragement. The acts of kindness. The holding of space. The work. The laughs and smiles. All the new experiences. All of it..

I’ve grown so much with help from so many really beautiful strong folk.

It is delightful seeing all my well loved treasures finding new homes among you.

I leave in a week, so If you see me and have a mind for a hug, come over.

Go well.

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Queen Tribute Show

Paul Madsen has been tributing Queen for the past 14 years with his smaller production show, performing all around New Zealand, as well as the USA during the last four years.

Now, he returns as Freddie Mercury, along with Paul Jeffries (keys, vocals) Andrew Shellock (lead guitar, vocals) Andrew Hausman (bass guitar) Chris Phillips (drums, vocals).

This latest production has taken Paul and the crew 18 months to put together with hours and hours of practice to ensure an authentic Queen experience.

Paul says: "I always wanted to inject a bigger production into Queen as they are a band that deserves a full clout sound and this is what this show is all about, a big Queen sound!"

Popular songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Another One Bites the Dust, I Want to Break Free, Don’t Stop Me Now, plus many more feature in the show.

Come and hear the nostalgic hits of Queen at the Mussel Inn on Sunday 2 June at 7.30pm. Tickets $40 available from Eventfinda.

Taking a stand against bullying

Cathy, left, and Belinda from Trash Palace got right into the spirit of the day on 17 May to mark the nationwide movement, Pink Shirt Day.

This movement aims to take a stand against bullying, in which schools, workplaces, and communities come together to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and embracing differences.

In New Zealand, one in five workers feels discriminated against, harassed, or bullied at work, while 32 per cent of students reported being bullied at least a few times a month. It is generally acknowledged that those being bullied can experience lower levels of wellbeing from harmful behaviour directed at them. This movement aims to help bullied people stand up to the discrimination of their differences, and for bullies themselves to understand why they might feel empowered by their behaviour at the expense of others. Pink Shirt Day encourages people to be an upstander not a bystander, to speak up and stand together to stop bullying by promoting kindness and inclusion.

Trash Palace donated all shop takings for the day to the mental health group that funds initiatives designed to eliminate bullying.

For more, visit www.pinkshirtday.org.nz.

ANITA PETERS

Beekeeping Taster

On 1 and 2 May, nine ākonga (students) from Collingwood Area School (CAS) had some time away from the classroom to attend a Papa Taiao Earthcare Course in beekeeping.

Lucien Schroder shared his 10 years of beekeeper experience as the tutor, and the equipment for bee box building was kindly provided by Avner Cane from Free Bees. The course was funded through STAR funding, which allows young people to experience different industry pathways. All the ākonga had the chance to gain 10 NCEA Level 2 credits, which will help them complete their secondary education. Papa Taiao short courses have been offered every year since 2021 in the Bay. On Wednesday and Thursday this week, there was a fencing course offered with Phil Smith, a local dairy farmer. The course teaches basic post and wire fencing skills to support the riparian fencing of waterways across Aotearoa as well as linking ākonga to a needed skill. On 5-6 June, a predator control short course will be held in St Arnaud.

The short courses aim to be a taster for the development of a year-long Papa Taiao Programme in Golden Bay. This is the aspiration of Miriam Sherratt, general manager of Papa Taiao Earthcare, who moved home to Tākaka two-and-ahalf years ago. The long course offers much more in-depth learning and the chance to achieve a NZ Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices. Young people spend each week out of the classroom practicing industry skills such as beekeeping, nursery work, and regenerative food growing, while learning how to run and maintain an enterprise through budgeting, planning, and teamwork.

Miriam is currently working on an application for TEC funding for a 2025 programme. If you are interested in supporting the development of this programme, email her at miriam@papataiaoearthcare.nz. You can look into Papa Taiao Earthcare at www.papataiaoearthcare.nz.

DOWN TO EARTH: Caterpillar pests

SOL MORGAN, GROWISE CONSULTANCY

Many of us gardeners will have experienced loss or damage to crops this year due to hungry little caterpillars.

Caterpillars are the larvae of moths and butterflies in the Lepidoptera family. In New Zealand, there are approximately 1,600 native species, along with around 200 introduced. Most arrived as hitchhikers on imported goods or in containers entering New Zealand from Australia. The majority have had little impact, but some have had serious consequences, hence why Biosecurity New Zealand is extremely vigilant.

The main vegetable pest caterpillars here are cabbage white butterfly, diamondback moth, green looper, greasy cutworm, and tomato fruitworm. In the fruit industry, codling moth, light brown apple moth (leafroller caterpillar), and guava moth cause the most damage.

Both moths and butterflies grow through a life cycle, morphing from egg to larva, to pupa, to adult. The caterpillar stage is when they grow by consuming large quantities of food with a voracious appetite, causing damage to crops. At each stage they moult or shed their skin, before finally reaching the pupa stage. Complete transformation results in the emergence of an adult moth or butterfly.

Pest identification is a good start. Andrew Crowe’s book Which New Zealand Insect? is a great resource. The Facebook group “NZ Bug Identification – Spiders, Insects etc” offers a platform to query critters through photos or video. Other online identification resources include the Landcare Research and the Find-A-Pest websites.

Prevention

Focusing on soil fertility is the first “port of call”. It has been shown by scientists - in particular Dr Albrecht - that correcting soil nutrients and biological function in the soil prevents pest problems.

Planting a diversity of different plant species is another key strategy, enhancing soil fertility and making it more difficult for pests to find a suitable host to lay their eggs. Flowering plants attract beneficial insect predators and parasites that keep pests like caterpillars in balance.

Staying observant through regular garden monitoring helps identify any problems that may arise. General stress like lack of water makes plants more vulnerable to pest attack.

Discovering pest presence as early as possible and taking measures is far better than waiting until crops are infested.

Spraying Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) weekly on crops susceptible to caterpillar damage is an effective strategy to minimise infestation. You can spray host crops like Brassicas, tomatoes, berry fruit (eg raspberry and blackberry), apples, and pears with Bt.

Additional monitoring using pheromone traps identifies when pest moths are first actively looking for host crops to lay their eggs.

Control

Pheromone traps minimise female egg-laying capacity by attracting and trapping male moths onto a sticky board. Wally Richards (Wally’s Garden Enterprises) also recommends using treacle in a tin, in an onion sack, hung in apple and pear trees to attract male moths.

Once moths are identified by trapping there are several

mechanisms of treatment with natural products:

Madex2 (naturally occurring granulosis virus/CpGV) is used by orchardists, targeting caterpillars in their earliest juvenile stage before they begin to burrow into fruit.

Neem tree oil (or other mineral oils) sprayed on susceptible trees every seven days until monitoring traps show activity has stopped. The scattering of neem tree granules under the apple tree at the very beginning of the season can reduce caterpillar moth damage considerably. Further applications recommended every four to six weeks till activity has finished for the season.

An old method of wrapping corrugated cardboard around the trunk has some effect. Wrap trunk or main branches in summer to capture caterpillar grubs as they crawl down to pupate in bark or soil over winter. Cardboard is removed in winter and burnt to minimise populations.

Placing grease bands around the trunk to catch and stick the moths crawling up the tree in the spring/summer period is another deterrent.

Yates Success Ultra (active ingredient spinetoram) is a lowtoxin product derived from fermented soil bacteria, sprayed on susceptible crops. Unlike Bt, spinetoram is absorbed into the leaf tissue improving spray coverage. Caterpillars begin to die either upon ingestion of sprayed plant tissues or if spray contacts their skin.

You can use a simple mineral oil spray combined with natural soap to kill caterpillars. Several products are also on the market. Squashing caterpillars is effective but not so pleasant. Finally, composting affected fruit or plant materials, or the addition of animals in your garden ecosystem that eat affected fruit or pupa – like chickens – lessons the overwintering populations, and therefore next year’s possible infestations.

Paper wasp hunting for caterpillars. Photo: Sol Morgan.

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12pm - U10s vs Murchison at Murchison

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6pm Friday-U15s Girls vs WOB/Buller at Riwaka

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Keen competition at bowls weekend

Golden Bay Motueka Indoor Bowls Club recently hosted the annual Scott-Adams trophy competition with 54 players and supporters from Marlborough, Nelson, and of course the Golden Bay and Motueka players. Competition took place in Collingwood Memorial Hall over Saturday, Saturday night and Sunday morning. The ladies' Scott Trophy was won by Marlborough and the men's Adams Trophy by Nelson. Some very close games and challenges took place. The 50-plus players were well catered for by the Collingwood Tavern for meals and lunches, and the host club thanks them for their support. Photo: Submitted.

Bay hosting big orienteering event

This King’s Birthday weekend, Golden Bay is rolling out the red carpet for a major orienteering festival.

Organised by Nelson Orienteering Club, the three-day competition has attracted over 450 entries from all over New Zealand and overseas and is probably the largest sporting event held in the Bay for some time. The anticipated large influx of visitors promises to give the Bay a big boost at an otherwise quiet time of year.

During the weekend, competitors with a wide range of experience – from school students to orienteering royalty – will tackle the Bay’s varied and challenging terrain. The first event – a middle distance race at Canaan Downs – is due to start at 1pm on Saturday. The following morning, the focus shifts to Kaihoka for the long-distance event. The weekend wraps up with a sprint on Monday morning at the combined campus of Golden Bay High School and Tākaka Primary School.

There are some big rewards on offer for the best performers. The meeting serves as a trial for the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ team which is scheduled to compete for the Southern Cross Trophy in Australia at the end of September. At the elite level, world ranking points are up for grabs, as are international bragging rights, with New Zealand’s Pinestars going head-tohead with the Australian Bushrangers in a trans-Tasman test match.

Orienteering is a bit like the sport of rogaining but differs in that course checkpoints must be visited in a prescribed order. It’s also a little more hi-tech: to prove they have been to a checkpoint, competitors insert an electronic key, aka a dibber, into an electronic box mounted on the control stake. At the finish, the data on all competitors’ dibbers are downloaded to produce race times and identify the winners.

Local hospitality and tourism businesses have been keen to get on board the weekend orienteering express, with many offering prize vouchers and discounts to competitors. It’s all part of Golden Bay’s royal red carpet roll-out.

King’s Birthday Orienteering is held at various locations in Golden Bay, from Saturday 1 June to Monday 3 June. For more information, visit: https://www.oevents.nz/kb24/

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay's Lani Murray competing at a recent event. File photo.

Pop-up choir learns to sing "You're

RONNIE SHORT

Last weekend, Charlotte Squire, who runs the local Voice Collective pop-up choir, facilitated an event at the Tākaka library for the penultimate New Zealand Music Month Saturday morning session.

Just over a dozen people participated in learning “You’re the Voice” by Australian musician, John Farnham.

Firstly, Charlotte had the group clapping the rhythm while she played accompanying guitar. Secondly, they sang the words as a whole before she introduced the bagpipe interlude, to which everyone sang “Ohohohohohhhh”. Finally, the singers were invited to choose singing the melody or a higher harmony. Few were enthusiastic about singing higher, so when Cheryl Elsey entered, shouts of welcome rang out to guide her to the soprano side of the room. Charlotte took the sopranos through the higher harmony and after a short run-through, they were all singing through the song complete with clapping, bagpipe “Ohhs”, and harmonies.

Noticeably, the volume and vivacity with which participants sang as they relaxed and their vocal cords warmed up, increased.

A joyful experience was had by all. As Rochelle Prince said, “I loved it – it was fun.”

Next Saturday, the final NZ Music Month event features Hera and Friends, whispered to include a ukulele group, among others. Don’t miss it: 25 May, 11am-12pm.

Hospo and tourism "Ambassador Training" workshops

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay’s hospitality and tourism professionals are being offered the chance to become a Nelson Tasman local ambassador.

Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) is running free “Ambassador Training” sessions at Ratanui Lodge in Pōhara next month as part of a region-wide campaign to help people working in the sector upskill and improve the visitor experience.

NRDA’s visitor destination manager Craig Boodee says the 2.5-hour session will be “a fun and engaging workshop for those in visitor-facing roles, including business owners, seasoned professionals, hospitality and retail staff, transportation drivers, accommodation providers, hairdressers and more”.

Craig says the sessions are designed to empower the people who interact with visitors by deepening collective understanding of the local area and fostering cultural awareness. “Nelson Tasman Local Ambassadors connect with people through the values of 'manaakitanga' (hospitality) and 'kaitiakitanga' (caring for the

environment), encouraging our visitors to explore and enjoy more of our region.”

Workshop contributors include: Jen Bennett, Third Space Aotearoa; Rosey Holland, Pic’s Peanut Butter World; Craig Boodee, NRDA; and Craig Wilson, Quality Tourism Development. As well as being given the opportunity to learn essential skills

– including relevant Te Reo Māori phrases and tips for creating exceptional customer experiences – workshop participants will join a network of local ambassadors from around the region, building relationships and sharing knowledge in the tourism and hospitality sector. Following the initial training, local ambassadors will be able to access ongoing support and development, such as upskilling prior to peak seasons.

Craig sees the workshops as a simple but effective way of giving the region’s tourism and hospitality sector a boost. “By working together, we can increase repeat visitation, word of mouth recommendations, and business referrals.”

Nelson Tasman Local Ambassador Workshops: Tuesday 18 June at Ratanui Lodge, Pōhara, 10.30am–1pm, or 3.30–6pm. For details on how to sign up for one of the workshops, see the advert on page 4.

For further information, contact Craig Boodee at: craig. boodee@nelsontasman.nz

Email:

Charlotte Squire leads the pop-up choir at Tākaka Library's NZ Music month session last Saturday. Photo: Ronnie Short.

NEWS IN BRIEF

St John Tākaka staffing update

The future is looking a little brighter for Tākaka’s underpressure ambulance service.

Hate Hone St John recently began consultation on a proposal to add paid ambulance personnel in Tākaka. The new model would see paid personnel and volunteers working together to support the delivery of ambulance services in their area of responsibility in Golden Bay.

St John’s area operations manager – Nelson Marlborough, Anne-Maree Harris, met with staff in Tākaka on 13 May to outline the proposed changes, which are currently subject to further consultation and feedback from affected staff.

“This proposal is good news for both the community and our people as it will improve the clinical care of patients in the Golden Bay area, support the Collingwood First Response Unit and improve the health and safety of our people,” said Anne-Maree adding that non-paid staff remained a vital part of the service. “We will still need our valued and dedicated volunteers.”

Although the consultation process is currently ongoing, St John external communications manager Gerard Campbell said that the organisation “will have more to share in the coming weeks”.

NBS car give-away prizewinner

NBS Tākaka branch manager, Dean Lund presented a brand new BYD Atto 3 to Vivien Stratton in Tākaka last Thursday (see photo above).

Vivien won the car in NBS’s quarterly prize draw for Target Saver Account holders. The next draw is scheduled for midAugust, so anyone keen to be in to win has time to open a Target Saver Account or, if they already have one, boost their chances by depositing additional funds.

Twilight Fair lights up the dark

Paddocks alongside Central Tākaka School were packed with the vehicles of hundreds of people who attended last Friday’s Twilight Fair.

As principal Steve McLean reported, the annual fundraiser has a life of its own, needing little advertising to hook in the hoards.

Students prepared their business concepts, borrowed money from the school, and hawked their ideas to customers. Innovative ideas such as “Paper Aeroplanes and Beyond”, whereby contenders had to build their own paper plane and fly them through challenges to earn prizes. Danni McLean reported, “It was fun. They’ve got to fly them through obstacles and if they get seven points they get a prize: bouncy balls, popup bracelets, lots of stuff like that.”

Further student stalls included: “Nerf Hunt” (shooting nerf guns at stationary and moving targets); pet-themed cupcakes; fancy drinks; smoothies; “Knock ‘em Down” (knocking down a pyramid of cans); “Lucky Dip”; “Choca-Block” (Lego-themed chocolate stall); “Poppin’ Popcorn Stand”; “Hair Salon”; and “Jelly Cups”.

“The Escape Room” was a new and very popular challenge. Entitled “The Dark Principal”, a replica office was created in a corner of the library, where participants had eight minutes to solve a range of puzzles before accessing a handbell to ring, which would release them from “detention”.

Out on the playing field, an obstacle course provided fun for families, whilst the food stalls were inundated by hungry folks, with long queues at soup, cake, pizza, and sausage sizzle stalls. Scoffing a sausage wrapped in bread, student Gordon McCallum said his favourite thing was, “this band”, indicating Poppy Hughes.

Poppy sang and played electric guitar and keyboards

before Josh – a beatboxer, and local band The Forge provided opportunity for people to wiggle and warm up. Charlotte Squire organised the evening’s entertainment.

Lighting up as darkness descended, the Fairy Trail provided new delights with the addition of floating jellyfish to the luminous props among the trees.

Braziers blazed throughout the setting, offering reprieve from the cold night air, as did the conviviality of the event. People of all ages from throughout the Golden Bay community met and mingled, enjoying the overall ambiance of this everpopular annual event.

RONNIE SHORT

Braziers provided warmth while music played and stalls provided food for visitors to Central School's Twilight Fair. Photos: Ronnie Short.

JO RICHARDS

Melanie Mott and daughter Ella Bryant serve at the ever-busy cake stall.

Big turnout for Collingwood hunt

Clement weather conditions heralded a great turnout at the Collingwood Tavern 12th Annual Hunting Competition.

One of the organisers, Tobie Busbridge, said, “It’s nice to have reasonable weather compared to previous years.”

The tavern carpark was a sea of khaki bodies, with the weight bar bending under the load of deer, pigs, and a lone chamois buck. Goat heads, hares, and possums were tidily sorted into piles – thanks to the efforts of the junior hunters.

The festivities started in earnest after the 3pm weigh-in. Junior hunters (aged three upwards) took part in the Hare Carry and Gumboot Throw on the grassed area at the rear of the tavern – overlooking the tranquil Ruataniwha Inlet. “We like getting the families and little people involved in the hunt; this is the most kids [entrants] we have ever had,” Tobie said.

The Collingwood Tavern Hunt was first started by former publican Tinky and his daughter Vicky, along with local farmers Mark and Wendy Strange. Mark told The GB Weekly, “We started it as there were lots of local hunters saying that they wanted a Collingwood hunt.” These days, the hunt continues to be organised by the Stranges, alongside publicans Renae and Reece Swan, and Tobie and Kate Busbridge, with many others rolling up their sleeves leading up to and on the day to ensure it all comes together.

The entrant list of 78 adults and 65 children across 11 categories is made up mainly by locals. Renae said, “The event is more local-based this year – with hunters mainly from Tākaka, Collingwood, and out the coast.”

The junior events were followed by the Adult Pig Carry, with Sheree Peters taking out the women’s category in 32 seconds. Next up, the meat and goods auction followed by prizegiving – where every entrant won a spot prize. The heaviest stag at 98kg was taken out by Zodie McKay and Jarrod Thomason. The heaviest boar at 50.2kg was taken out by youngest-ever winners, 14-year-olds Bailey Heuvel and Aaron Lockwood.

Renae was pleased with the event. “It was a fantastic turnout. A massive thank you to our sponsors this year. We understand it’s tough for a lot of people and what you donated was phenomenal. All of the funds raised will go to Collingwood Rugby.”

COLLINGWOOD TAVERN HUNT - RESULTS ADULTS

Heaviest Boar: Bailey and Aaron, 50.20. 2nd Heaviest Boar: Stuart Hovenden, 49.80. Closest to average weight boar (40.44): Steve and Abby, 37.3. Largest Tusks: Stuart Hovenden. Heaviest Stag: Zodie and Jarrod, 98. Closest to average weight stag (82.13): Jodianne and Mel, 81.5. Pig to Carry competition: Sheree Peters, 32.24; Campbell Peters, 28.29.

CHILDREN

Most Hares: Indie Graham, 17. Heaviest Hare: Lincoln Sixtus, 4.105. Longest Goat Horns: Harrison Archbold, 24. Heaviest Possum: Asher Nalder, 4.94. Gumboot Throw. Boys 0-5: Anthony Nesbit, 2.7. Boys 6-9: Braxton Hoskin, 8.3. Boys 10-12: Malachi Roberts, 11. Girls 0-5: Isabella Curnow, 3.9. Girls 6-9: Ahlia Baigent, 5.4. Girls 10-12: Oakley Jones, 8.2. Pig Carry. Boys 6-9: Joel Reay, 7.44. Boys 10-12: Harrison Archbold, 7.63. Girls 6-9: Layla Jones, 9.62. Girls 10-12: Bree Dell, 7.52. Hare Carry. Boys 0-5: Noah Richards, 9.31. Girls 0-5: Eden Strange, 8.61.

ROSA VOLZ

Funds raised at this year's Collingwood Tavern Hunting Competition will go to the Collingwood Rugby Club. Photos: Rosa Volz.

Junior hunters took part in events on the tavern's lawn.

AGM NOTICES

TAKAKA Village Green AGM, Friday 7 June, 1.30pm, Golden Bay Community Centre.

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.

PAKAWAU Community Residents Association AGM will be held in the Pakawau Memorial Hall, 2pm, Saturday 1 June. All members and prospective members welcome.

MOTUPIPI Public Hall AGM, Friday 7 June, 11am at Motupipi Hall.

CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

Poetry invitation

Aspiring local poets are invited to enter work for display in the Pōhutukawa Gallery. Poems must celebrate the Community Light Festival (weekend of 5 July 2024)

A&P Show

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 28th May, 7pm Golden Bay

@ Keith Page Hall, SH60 A&P Showgrounds

More people are always welcome to help out during the year or just on Show Day. Come along and meet the team who makes this event happen

Contact: Anita 027 263 9220, goldenbayshow@gmail.com

The Village Theatre Society Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 11 June 2024

A social catch up from 6.30pm, meeting commences at 7pm with a film to follow 7.30ish. Nominations for the committee must be received by 31 May 2024. Nominations and apologies to movies@villagetheatre.org.nz

PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake

Barry Bayliss

29.05.1940 - 16.05.2024

Devoted loving husband of Shirley for 59 years. Loving Dad of David and Katrina.

Amazing “Grandi" and grandad of Jamie, Shazy, Caitlyn, Canaan, Antonio and Phoenix.

Special mention to Phil and Sandy, and Barry’s “adopted" grand-daughters, Shanae and Dearna. In honour of Barry's wishes, a small graveside service will be held at Rototai Cemetery, Friday, 24th of May, at 2pm. Messages please to K Bayliss, 48 Motupipi St, Takaka 7110.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

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

AUDIO to Text – come and learn how to make life easier by talking, not typing into your device. SeniorNet session, Tuesday 28 May, 10am, St John Rooms at the Rec Centre. Non-members welcome – koha, please.

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

MAKE money online. Any passion, hobby, or interest, unlimited earnings, free starter membership, visit TheAffiliateMarketingLifestyle.com for more info.

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

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.

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.

The theme for this year’s COMMUNITY MID-WINTER FESTIVAL is LIGHT and the fancy-dress theme is SPARKLES but poets are, as always, free to follow their creative compasses.

For display purposes, poems must be no more than 60 words. Work must be named. Deadline: Friday 21 June Email to: info@thepohutukawagallery.co.nz

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Contact Nick and Andy 027 525 9398

goldenbaymotorcycles@hotmail.co.nz

*Please check invoices for new account number

HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora

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

MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.

MASSAGE. Ph Paul Frika 027 772 7334. 30 years of experience.

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

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

for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies. Ph 027 338 9504 www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz

Providing Golden Bay with: Professional, Diagnostic, Clinical Physio & Massage Therapy services ACC registered Provider

• Sports & Accident injuries

• Complex musculoskeletal conditions

• Clinical reviews / Second opinions

• Orthopaedic / Post-operative rehabilitation

• Postural / Biomechanical correction programmes

• Clinical Massage Therapy

No GP referral required

Ask us about our no-cost initial Physio assessment Call 0800 749 739 for info or an appointment today

Remedial - Therapeutic

Karilyn Woodford

rentals.goldenbay@raywhite.com

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.

ARCHITECTURAL design, residential housing. Ph Peter Fersterer 525 8132.

ARCHITECTURE design. Certified Passive House designer. Residential new/alterations. For a local, friendly, and reliable service ph Juan 021 211 1339 or email: design@ortizstudio. co.nz

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.

Ray White Golden Bay

COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.

CURTAIN tapes, buchram, cushion inners, liners, sheers, curtain and upholstery fabrics. Imagine designs for all your curtains and blinds, 96b Commercial St, next to Laser Electrical. Ph 027 440 0071.

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.

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

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. Pakawau, 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.

MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com

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

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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.

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

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

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

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.

/ Mahi a ratonga

PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea

FURNISHED two-bedroom unit. Private setting in Ferntown, vege garden option, suit quite couple. Long-term tenancy $350/week. Ph 027 223 1053.

MODERN fully-furnished self-contained studio, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, ensuite, private entrance, off-street FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko

FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.

NATIVE trees and grasses at TLC Nursery. Big grade trees available and welcoming orders for 2024. Ph 525 6183.

CURTAIN tapes, buchram, cushion inners, liners, sheers, curtain and upholstery fabrics. Imagine designs for all your curtains and blinds, 96b Commercial St, next to Laser Electrical. Ph 027 440 0071.

monuments.co.nz

Rose Slow P 035259213

VACANT / Tūranga wātea

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.

parking. Pōhara. Five minutes from beach. Unsuitable for children or pets. $250/week. Ph 022 356 6832.

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, 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 Rev Ian Smith.

Kahurangi Christian Church

EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē

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, 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.

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 is closed all weekend for a private function.

/ Whakakitenga

EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere

FRIDAY 24 MAY

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

SATURDAY 25 MAY

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AND BOARD GAMING at GB Community Hall, 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.

TUESDAY 28 MAY

AUDIO TO TEXT – learn how to make life easier by talking, not typing into your device. SeniorNet session but non-members welcome. Details in the Public Notices column. GOLDEN BAY COMMUNITY AND WH Ā NAU monthly meeting, 12pm, Community Centre. See ad on page 15. 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 29 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.

THURSDAY 30 MAY

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.

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

GALLERIES

Our website: www.gbweekly.co.nz

The Mussel Inn Coming Up...

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

Thu 6th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome. For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz

FUELS & FISHING

Roots Gig Guide

Motupipi Hall

Saturday 1 June 9am - 2pm

Books, produce, baking All proceeds to Nelson Hospice

Friday: Light winds. Fine at first but cloudy areas developing with a few showers likely later in the west

Saturday: Southwesterlies, freshening in western areas. Showers over Kahurangi with a few elsewhere later

Sunday: Fresh gusty southwesterlies in exposed areas. Showers over Kahurangi with a few spreading elsewhere later

Monday: Gusty southwesterlies gradually easing. Some showers over Kahurangi, dry elsewhere

Tuesday: Southwesterlies becoming light. Some cloudy areas otherwise fine

Golden Bay

513 Abel Tasman Drive, TAKAKA

HIDDEN GEM

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

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

CUTIE!

Just on the outskirts of town, this cute 1914 villa would be the ideal starter There is room to add to the already established fruit trees & ample room for veggie gardens The house has been reroofed & rewired Come along to my open home

Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840

618a Abel Tasman Dr, CLI LOW MAINTENANCE HOME

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Hamama Road, HAMAMA QUALITY GRAZING, SHEDS & HOME

Just 5 minutes from Takaka! With under 30 hectares of grazing, and a lovely solid family home Huge sheds make the perfect workshop, plus there’s water from a community scheme and a bore Call me for more information

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55 Selwyn Street, POHARA

BUILD IN SELWYN STREET!

Build your own way in sought after Selwyn Street This section is residentially zoned, with power & sewerage connections available There are no restrictive covenants on this section Beach access is a skip, hop & jump down the road Call James today

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221 Patons Rock Rd, PATONS ROCK

OCEANS OF OPPORTUNITY

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

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

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McCallum Road, KOTINGA

BACK TO NATURE

This stunning 15 5288-hectare, native bush block is ready for its new keeper The elevation secures superb views of the Kahurangi National Park, Anatoki River & out to sea The block is easily accessible via right of way Call us to view

Jana McConnon 021 245 2197

Paul McConnon 027 504 2872

Situated at the end of a right of way and positioned to capture the best of the sunsets, with the fabulous North, North-West aspect This freehold residential section is a sloping site, set on 1051m2 with a lovely mountain and rural outlook

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Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872