Rural Women’s Day, celebrated globally on 15 October, holds special significance in our community. Golden Bay Rural Women Provincial mark this occasion with an annual luncheon at the Collingwood Tavern.
This year, the guest speaker was Steven Lee, the manager of Ren Xue Farm in Onekakā. His talk drew record attendance, reflecting local interest in the farm’s transition from dairying to an innovative management model. Steven began by honouring the contributions of women to rural communities and highlighting their pivotal role in the future of farming.
Steven’s agricultural career has taken him to diverse countries, including Samoa, North Korea, and Pakistan, before a stint with Dairy NZ. He later managed a lemon orchard near Motueka before taking on the Ren Xue project in 2022. This venture is his first farming role, allowing him to integrate his varied experiences. Ren Xue is based on the Qigong philosophy of “harmony,” which Steven’s wife,
Jackie, a health practitioner, explained as a practice now embraced by Western medicine for health and personal development.
Ren Xue’s vision is structured like a tricycle, comprising the farm, a yet-to-be-built centre, and the community. The goal is to foster care for people and the environment through “regenerative” farming practices, focusing on nurturing the soil. The Albrecht approach to soil and fertiliser is used, with encouraging results from testing and visual assessments.
The farm has planted vegetation along its five waterways, which run from Kahurangi National Park to the coast. One stream boasts the “best biodiversity found in NZ,” monitored across six water sites.
The land, previously cared for by the Bennett family, exclusively raises cattle, balancing dairy grazers and beef cattle to reduce risk. Additionally, 1200 fruit and nut trees have been planted in four “horticultural diversification areas,” including olives, feijoas, stone fruits, quinces, figs, avocados, pine nuts, hazels, pecans, edible acorns, and 42 apple
varieties. The Retreat Centre will eventually receive fresh produce, with plans to sell locally and create jobs, countering the trend of larger farms employing fewer people. The redundant dairy shed and feed pad have been leased to OK Grow Nursery. Steven envisions engaging in social enterprises that align with the farm’s harmony ethos, such as chicken partnerships, community gardens, or cycleways.
Education is central to Ren Xue, with ongoing scientific research. A professor of plant biology and two students are investigating pākihi soils and the biological control of giant buttercup, with hopes of community involvement and benefits. Steven acknowledged the importance of continuous learning and the role it plays in achieving the farm’s objectives.
Steven’s engaging presentation concluded with discussions about Ren Xue’s philosophy and daily farming practices, including pest control within the harmony framework. The interest was so strong that a summer picnic is planned for locals to visit the farm.
Masters football fest
Golden Bay is hosting a festival of football over Labour Weekend.
The Mussel Inn Masters tournament promises two days of top competition for “mature” men and women footballers from across the district – and beyond. Although the entries have not yet been finalised, up to eight men’s teams – including one from Wellington – and five women’s teams are expected to compete.
Golden Bay is fielding two of those women’s teams – the Mohua Maidens and the Vintage Vixens.
Last Sunday afternoon, watching the women practising skills and drills at the Rec Park, coach Debbie Jones pointed out that, training alongside experienced players, were numerous novices. “Around half are very new.”
Mohua Maidens’ skipper Jess CurrinSteer explained how she managed to recruit such a large squad. “I really pushed it,” said the veteran Shield Maiden. “I was going around to everyone I knew, saying ‘bring the kids, have some fun’. It went from 12 to 18, then to 24 and so we had enough for two teams.”
Eligibility rules for masters participation varies across competitions but for the Mussel Inn Masters, women must be at least 30 years-old while, for men, the minimum age is 35. Each team, however, is allowed to include up to two younger players.
The tournament kicks off at 10am on Saturday with matches continuing until around 6pm. As day turns to night, events take on a tropical theme with DJ Galanjah on the decks. “This will be koha entry for non-players and should be fun,” says lead organiser for Golden Bay Association Football Club (GBAFC), Duan Evans.
Further fixtures continue through Sunday before the weekend rounds off with prizegiving at around 5pm.
As well as the action on the field, there will be plenty happening on the sidelines, says Duan. “The plan is for a festival-like vibe... It’s family-friendly; there’ll be lots to keep the kids entertained.”
Helping to create that vibe, local food stalls and trucks will be serving everything from gourmet doughnuts to barbecue meats, pies, and other delicacies, with beer and soft drinks supplied by the Mussel Inn.
Sideline physiotherapy for players is being provided by sponsors PhysEx, who are offering pre-game strapping, warm-up and cool-down massage for $10 with all proceeds going to GBAFC.
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JOYCE WYLLIE
Steven Lee, manager of Ren Xue Farm in Onekakā, speaks at Monday's gathering of Golden Bay Rural Women in Collingwood Photo: Joyce Wyllie.
Masters football festival
Also on-site, Hato Hone St John will be running its “Steps for Life” Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training over the weekend.
With just over a week before the big kick-off, Duan says there
is still time for teams and individuals to enter the competition and suggests anyone interested should contact him, via phone on 027 262 5850, or email at:duanandelizabeth@gmail.com
GBAFC Mussel Inn Masters is at the Rec Park, Tākaka on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October.
Riding the "Mowsworth Rampage"
JO RICHARDS
Tomorrow morning, dozens of men and women will fire up their ride-on mowers and set off on a marathon journey across Molesworth.
Their aim of the “Mowsworth Rampage” is not to mow a particularly large meadow but to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman and Nelson Tasman Hospice.
The sponsored 86km slog follows the Molesworth Track, from the Molesworth Station to Hanmer Springs.
One of those taking up the challenge is Golden Bay’s Pam Gardiner, manager of Tākaka’s Nelson Tasman Hospice Shop.
When The GB Weekly spoke to Pam last Thursday she described the prospect of spending around 12 hours sitting on her ride-on as “intimidatingly exciting”. While some of the 50 or so participants are riding as teams, she intends to be at the wheel for the duration.
Pam explained why she was joining the ride. “We all know someone who has been supported by the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman or Nelson Tasman Hospice. That’s why I'm riding in the Mowsworth Rampage because I want to help support people in our community who are supported by these charities.”
A friend and colleague is also taking up the challenge.
“Tracey [Sickler] is a volunteer at the Hospice Shop here,” says Pam. “She lives in Nelson but pops over to volunteer.”
Pam says donations of any size would be very welcome.
“Anything you can give is greatly appreciated.” For more information and/or to make a donation, go to: https://www.mowsworthrampage.co.nz/
On the rampage: Raising money for cancer charities, from left, Pam Gardiner and Tracey Sickler, are riding their mowers 86km along the Molesworth Track on Saturday 19 October. Photo: Supplied.
Members of Golden Bay's women masters squad take time out from last Sunday's training session. Photo: Jo Richards.
Bird's Hill Bump to get the push
The large protrusion on State Highway 60, colloquially known as “The Bird’s Hill Bump”, is getting the push.
According to New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) regional manager Mark Owen, funding has been allocated for work at the site via the Transport Resilience Fund – a $419 million investment package to build climate resilience across the national roading network.
“Work to repair the slip at State Highway 60 Bird’s Hill is currently in the design phase, and we hope to have this phase completed before the end of the year,” says Mark, explaining what the work is likely to involve. “At this stage, we are looking to install horizontal drainage to remove water from the slip and reinforce the slope with rock or concrete to stabilise the hillside.”
Updates on the repair project will be released as appropriate.
Mark states, “Further details will be shared with the community when designs and a work schedule are confirmed.”
Milnthorpe slow-down
Drivers travelling between Parapara and Collingwood on State Highway 60 will be subject to speed restrictions for a while yet. The temporary 60kmph speed limit at Milnthorpe was put in place several months ago due to the poor condition of the road surface. The normal speed limit on that stretch of road is 100kmph.
The affected section requires more than a minor upgrade. “Because there are already multiple layers of bitumen on this section of state highway, due to previous resealing works, the solution in this case is to rebuild the road,” says Mark, adding that the work is planned for February/March 2025 as part of NZTA’s summer maintenance programme. “Once this is complete, the road will be restored to its former speed limit.”
JO RICHARDS
The Bird's Hill Bump is getting the push. Photos: Jo Richards.
The speed limit at Milnthorpe will remain for several months yet.
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LETTERS
Barking up the wrong tree
Whether you are on one side or the other, you cannot ignore the bullying that is going on around our beaches and elsewhere in Golden Bay regarding birds and dogs. This unacceptable behaviour is driven by personal crusades within self-structured groups and/or government organisations.
Only this week, I have heard three stories from family, friends and acquaintances about the bullying, stress and manipulation being inflicted on good, well-meaning dog-walking folk.
In recent years, months and weeks, dog-walkers have been subjected to these bullies taking photos and videos of them and being confronted and abused as they undertake their daily
Dog walks once brought great pleasure and mental wellbeing to these people. Now, a daily visit to the beach with their four-legged companions is filled with dread and fear of what might happen to them.
I can assure you none of the dog-walkers I know go out each day to cause any harm or disturbance to birds whether native, visitors, nesting or resting.
You bullies should be ashamed of yourselves, you are nothing but cruel and vindictive; consider how you would feel if someone was bullying or lobbying against your friends or loved ones on an innocent daily pursuit they once enjoyed so much.
Consider redirecting your time, energy and overzealous wildlife activism to caring for the human species – maybe our elderly folk, who have worked and served our country and community all their lives, could do with some regular company, errands run for them, or some free jobs done around the place.
Antony Dillon
Leash the hounds
I'm amazed at the lack of empathy for our severely threatened sea birds expressed by certain so-called responsible dog owners. Dogs are found in every part of our world where humans dwell. Our native birds are not. And from the thoughtless letters, I'm beginning to understand why they are becoming rare.
Our seabirds are subjected to weather events and high tides, not to mention uncontrolled predators of which dogs may be included. Some owners, who are professing not to give a damn and back up their arguments with spurious "facts", have no idea of what they are talking about.
If you have a dog, get responsible. There is room for all species on earth if a little consideration is taken.
New Zealand is the only habitat of these beautiful creatures. A retractable leash is a way of giving a dog a reasonable run while still being able to restrict its movements from a distance when necessary.
Karen Brookes
Louise Coleman's letter (GBW, 11/10) seems to contain a misperception about the proposed TDC Dog Control Policy and Bylaw. In fact, all public places not specified in the Draft Bylaw, including coastal places, are not prohibited to dogs. They are, however, still covered by the general policy which requires that dogs be under control at all times.
Under control means that "the person in charge of the dog is able to obtain an immediate and desired response from the dog by means of a leash, voice commands, hand signals, whistles, or other effective means". (Draft Dog Control Policy 5.2.5)
The TDC Dog Control Policy and Bylaw is in accordance with the Dog Control Act 1996, which requires that dogs be kept under control and not cause a nuisance or distress or injury to people or protected wildlife.
Celia
Butler, TDC councillor GB Ward
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Three new exhibitions at the Art Vault mark the reopening of the community gallery after a mid-winter break. The main gallery showcases student work from both Golden Bay High and Collingwood Area Schools that cross-pollinate with established artist Steven Wilkinson’s display of galactic drawings in the bank vault space. Added to that in the side gallery is a selection of work from local emerging ceramic artists. Collectively it is a subtle mix of fantasy, function and myth.
With a focus on supporting youth artists, the Art Vault has made available the main gallery for the student work. The woodcut prints on display at Golden Bay High School are primarily the work of past and present Year 10 students taught by art teacher Georgina West. The module Georgina presented required the students to explore a local taniwha, with an exhibition as the final outcome. The students used local esteemed painter Robin Slow, as their artist model, whose work depicts aspects of Māori myths and legends. Inspired by Robin’s approach, the students focused their portrayals on the taniwha Huriawa, whose resting place is within the numerous limestone caves and underground streams of Te Waikoropupū. Titled "Huriawa", this exhibition contains accomplished designs with striking linear patterns.
Complementing this work in the main gallery are several fine examples of carved and painted gourds from Collingwood Area School Year 10 students whose teacher is Elda Heywood. The collaborative approach between both schools is a successful first for the Art Vault, with intentions for more to come.
Alongside the student work, showing in the vault are the highly detailed galactic drawings by Steven Wilkinson, featured in last week’s GB Weekly, titled “The Universe Inside and Out”.
In the side gallery, six artists connected to our local flourishing pottery club are showing ceramic works inspired by the recent Nelson Ceramic Week, complemented by paintings from Sarah Brown. “Celebration of Ceramics: Form, Function and Ritual” invited artists to explore these themes within their everyday lives. Several unique hand-built pieces feature, including Sarah Thomas’s My Heart knows who you are, plus four traditionally constructed Japanese tea sets that were ultimately celebrated with a ritual tea ceremony.
This three-pronged exhibition offers an interesting mix of media and is well worth a visit.
Art Vault, 57 Commercial Street Tākaka. Three exhibitions, 11 October to 9 November: Huriawa, The Universe Inside and Out, A Celebration of Ceramics: Form, Function and Ritual.
TDC Community Grants
The recipients of Tasman District Council (TDC)’s 2024 Community Grants have been notified and funds distributed.
The annual grants are given to organisations whose services and projects provide wide community benefit and add to the well-being of the Tasman community.
Before the closing date of 31 July, TDC received 191 applications across eight categories requesting a total of over $683,000. Working to a budget of $248,193 the Community Grants Subcommittee selected 167 successful applicants.
In addition to the awards made specifically to organisations and groups in Golden Bay (see table below), numerous grants were made to others based elsewhere in the district but which also benefit the Bay.
The full list of successful applicants is available on the TDC website.
ANITA PETERS
Golden Bay High School Visual Arts teacher Georgina West with Year 10 students Ruby, Caleb and Grace who amongst many others contributed to the woodcut show Huriawa. Photo: Anita Peters.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD SPONSORED BY ITM TAKAKA
PEOPLE’S
CHOICE AWARD SPONSORED BY ITM TAKAKA
the life journey of a creative who has had a significant relationship
THIS YEAR’S JUDGES
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again this year.
For the second year in a row ITM Takaka will sponsor the Bay Art People’s Choice award. The business has supported Bay Art a number of times in the past sponsoring plinths, panels, paint and materials, so Sarah Brown, ITM Takaka marketing and promotion co-ordinator, was asked why she was so keen to support the event.
For the second year in a row ITM Takaka will sponsor the Bay Art People’s Choice award. The business has supported Bay Art a number of times in the past sponsoring plinths, panels, paint and materials, so Sarah Brown, ITM Takaka marketing and promotion co-ordinator, was asked why she was so keen to support the event.
“We’ve wanted to support People’s Choice for a while and got the opportunity last year... it aligns with our organisation’s core values around community support.”
“We’ve wanted to support People’s Choice for a while and got the opportunity last year... it aligns with our organisation’s core values around community support.”
Sarah first entered Bay Art five years ago and knows of four people - ITM staff and relations - who also enter. Out of 18 staff that’s a significant number. She is looking forward to entering again this year.
Sarah first entered Bay Art five years ago and knows of four people - ITM staff and relations - who also enter. Out of 18 staff that’s a significant number. She is looking forward to entering again this year.
THANK YOU....
THANK YOU....
.... to all of the local businesses and community organisations whose support makes Bay Art and Young@Art possible:
.... to all of the local businesses and community organisations whose support makes Bay Art and Young@Art possible:
SIGNIFICANT SPONSORS: TDC Creative Communities, ITM Takaka, Mussel Inn Onekaka, Health Post, Matuku Funerals, NBS Bank, Trash Palace, GB Community Board, Sollys Contractors Golden Bay
SIGNIFICANT SPONSORS: TDC Creative Communities, ITM Takaka, Mussel Inn Onekaka, Health Post, Matuku Funerals, NBS Bank, Trash Palace, GB Community Board, Sollys Contractors Golden Bay
MAJOR SPONSORS: Fresh Choice, Farewell Spit Tours, Dangerous Kitchen
MAJOR SPONSORS: Fresh Choice, Farewell Spit Tours, Dangerous Kitchen
KEY SPONSORS: Unlimited Print, MONZA Gallery, Pohutukawa Gallery, Paper | Scissors | Rock, Zentec, DeLish, Wholemeal Cafe, Golden Bay Air, Hammer Hardware, Youth Habitat
KEY SPONSORS: Unlimited Print, MONZA Gallery, Pohutukawa Gallery, Paper | Scissors | Rock, Zentec, DeLish, Wholemeal Cafe, Golden Bay Air, Hammer Hardware, Youth Habitat
SUPPORTERS: Tui Balm, Mariposa, Bacca Bakery, Living Light Candles, Kokalito Fine Foods, Ellis Creek Farm, Sustainable Living Centre
SUPPORTERS: Tui Balm, Mariposa, Bacca Bakery, Living Light Candles, Kokalito Fine Foods, Ellis Creek Farm, Sustainable Living Centre
THIS YEAR’S JUDGES
Audrey Anderson is a Nelson-based artist, with a BA Fine Arts (Hons) from the University of Pretoria (2006). Her career spans over 20 years and her work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs across the world. She was awarded the prestigious SA Taxi Foundation Art Award in 2016 and received a Merit Award at the 2023 Tasman National Art Awards for her work “See the City for the Forest”. Audrey completed a residency at the Arteles Creative Centre in Finland in 2017 and returned as an alumni artist in 2022. www.instagram.com/andersonaudrey
Honor Stephenson
Audrey Anderson is a Nelson-based artist, with a BA Fine Arts (Hons) from the University of Pretoria (2006). Her career spans over 20 years and her work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs across the world. She was awarded the prestigious SA Taxi Foundation Art Award in 2016 and received a Merit Award at the 2023 Tasman National Art Awards for her work “See the City for the Forest”. Audrey completed a residency at the Arteles Creative Centre in Finland in 2017 and returned as an alumni artist in 2022. www.instagram.com/andersonaudrey
Honor Stephenson is a multidisciplinary visual artist and an art educator who currently teaches at NMIT. Her research-led practice is situated in biophilic art notably therapeutic landscapes (grief, solace, bereavement and connection to place). Her art evocates a reverence for light and is inspired by and empowers a sense of awe and communion with nature. Honor works in-situ and in studio with acrylics and inks, on canvas, linen and gauze. www.honorstephenson.co.nz
Neville Parker
Honor Stephenson is a multidisciplinary visual artist and an art educator who currently teaches at NMIT. Her research-led practice is situated in biophilic art notably therapeutic landscapes (grief, solace, bereavement and connection to place). Her art evocates a reverence for light and is inspired by and empowers a sense of awe and communion with nature. Honor works in-situ and in studio with acrylics and inks, on canvas, linen and gauze. www.honorstephenson.co.nz
Neville Parker has been a full-time artist and gallery owner for the last 30 years. He has owned over eight different galleries in New Zealand and his present project, Church House Gallery, is in Motueka. As a maker, Neville identifies as a sculptor and an illustrator. His work often has elements of humour in it, but can also explore many deep, social and political concepts. As the host and presenter of The Artwonk Podcast, Neville explores and informs his listeners on all sorts of elements within an art marketing and art business practice. www.churchhousegallery. com
Neville Parker has been a full-time artist and gallery owner for the last 30 years. He has owned over eight different galleries in New Zealand and his present project, Church House Gallery, is in Motueka. As a maker, Neville identifies as a sculptor and an illustrator. His work often has elements of humour in it, but can also explore many deep, social and political concepts. As the host and presenter of The Artwonk Podcast, Neville explores and informs his listeners on all sorts of elements within an art marketing and art business practice. www.churchhousegallery. com
Audrey Anderson
Sarah Brown, ITM Takaka marketing and promotion co-ordinator, is planning to enter Bay Art
with Bay Art: Lorraine Polglase.
Honor Stephenson
Audrey Anderson
Neville Parker
Sarah Brown, ITM Takaka marketing and promotion co-ordinator, is planning to enter Bay Art again this year.
A new feature this year will be an exhibition showcasing the life journey of a creative who has had a significant relationship with Bay Art: Lorraine Polglase.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
SPONSORED BY ITM TAKAKA
HISTORY OF BAY ART
has been rummaging through GBCAC archives in order to understand the history and ethos of Bay Art.
“I felt that for me to best serve the exhibition I needed to know where the exhibition came from and what it means to the community it sits within,” says Gary.
It is an interesting history and one worth sharing as right from the outset the exhibition had a clear focus: “The award is open to all artists and craftspeople currently resident in Golden
(Source: Conditions of Entry, Bay Art Exhibition 1990)
A 1992 press release states the exhibition has its origins in a 1985 painting competition sponsored by the Wholemeal Trading Company of Golden Bay that was then organised by the Golden Bay Community Arts Council from 1987. Early references refer to the exhibition as both a competition and an important opportunity for local artists to display and sell their work.
The exhibition has been held in a number of locationsWholemeal Restaurant (Café), the Village Theatre, Takaka
New feature this year
A new feature this year will be an exhibition showcasing the life journey of a creative who has had a significant relationship with Bay Art:
THIS YEAR’S JUDGES
Audrey Anderson
the GB High School hall in recent years. For a number of years pieces were selected from the exhibition and toured around galleries nationwide.
Sarah Brown, ITM Takaka marketing and promotion co-ordinator, is planning to enter Bay Art again this year.
For the second year in a row ITM Takaka will sponsor the Bay Art People’s Choice award. The business has supported Bay Art a number of times in the past sponsoring plinths, panels, paint and materials, so Sarah Brown, ITM Takaka marketing and promotion co-ordinator, was asked why she was so keen to support the event.
From early on there are references to the Bay’s children being invited to exhibit next to the main exhibition and while of the exhibition.
The earliest newspaper article on record is the Motueka - Golden Bay News, 9 December, 1987 celebrating the opensection winning entry “Dream Flying”, a quilt applique crafted
“We’ve wanted to support People’s Choice for a while and got the opportunity last year... it aligns with our organisation’s core values around community support.”
Audrey Anderson is a Nelson-based artist, with a BA Fine Arts (Hons) from the University of Pretoria (2006). Her career spans over 20 years and her work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs across the world. She was awarded the prestigious SA Taxi Foundation Art Award in 2016 and received a Merit Award at the 2023 Tasman National Art Awards for her work “See the City for the Forest”. Audrey completed a residency at the Arteles Creative Centre in Finland in 2017 and returned as an alumni artist in 2022. www.instagram.com/andersonaudrey
Sarah first entered Bay Art five years ago and knows of four people - ITM staff and relations - who also enter. Out of 18 staff that’s a significant number. She is looking forward to entering again this year.
The exhibition had 47 entries, some of which were selected to be exhibited at the Pohara Arts Festival, Golden Bay A&P Show and the International Festival of Fine Arts in Wellington.
A few weeks later there was an article about Hazel Walls’ journey on creating her piece: “Te Wheke Mokai... was more
THANK YOU....
an artform [for Hazel] ...because of the need to work within restrictions that were largely mathematical. I suddenly realised
.... to all of the local businesses and community organisations whose support makes Bay Art and Young@Art possible:
SIGNIFICANT SPONSORS: TDC Creative Communities, ITM Takaka, Mussel Inn Onekaka, Health Post, Matuku Funerals, NBS Bank, Trash Palace, GB Community Board, Sollys Contractors Golden Bay
Thirty-seven years on it’s easy to see the connections between these early exhibitions and Bay Art as it is now. A number of artists are questioning whether the reduction of categories to just two- and three-dimensional art serves the diversity of visual artforms present in the Bay. It’s clear from research that representation within each art form has had its predominant, while in more recent years it is painting and
MAJOR SPONSORS: Fresh Choice, Farewell Spit Tours, Dangerous Kitchen
KEY SPONSORS: Unlimited Print, MONZA Gallery, Pohutukawa Gallery, Paper | Scissors | Rock, Zentec, DeLish, Wholemeal Cafe, Golden Bay Air, Hammer Hardware, Youth Habitat
existing and emerging artists in those artforms to exhibit?
Currently a number of local artists question whether art can be judged, as a letter from well-known artist Toss Woollaston attested, (see photo right). He was declining a request from Bay Art organisers to judge that year’s competition: “Thank you for the honour you do me in asking me to judge your competition. But may I decline? I dislike competitions and think they should be abolished.”
SUPPORTERS: Tui Balm, Mariposa, Bacca Bakery, Living Light Candles, Kokalito Fine Foods, Ellis Creek Farm, Sustainable Living Centre
Those entering Bay Art this year have the option to opt out of being judged.
Honor
Bay Art has been sponsored by a number of community-based organisations and businesses from TrustBank to Village Theatre as the principal sponsor of the 1997 Bay Art Awards. Mussel Inn
Stephenson
25 October.
Honor Stephenson is a multidisciplinary visual artist and an art educator who currently teaches at NMIT. Her research-led practice is situated in biophilic art notably therapeutic landscapes (grief, solace, bereavement and connection to place). Her art evocates a reverence for light and is inspired by and empowers a sense of awe and communion with nature. Honor works in-situ and in studio with acrylics and inks, on canvas, linen and gauze. www.honorstephenson.co.nz
Neville Parker
Neville Parker has been a full-time artist and gallery owner for the last 30 years. He has owned over eight different galleries in New Zealand and his present project, Church House Gallery, is in Motueka. As a maker, Neville identifies as a sculptor and an illustrator. His work often has elements of humour in it, but can also explore many deep, social and political concepts. As the host and presenter of The Artwonk Podcast, Neville explores and informs his listeners on all sorts of elements within an art marketing and art business practice. www.churchhousegallery. com
Lorraine Polglase.
With the warming climate, growing a wider range of sub-tropical fruits is now feasible. Twenty-five years ago, avocados were limited to Clifton, near the beach at Tangmere Road, and a few other microclimates. Nowadays, with some care, most places in the Bay can grow fruits like avocado, tamarillo, white sapote, cherry guavas, pomegranates, carob, NZ cranberry, passionfruit, figs, loquat, mountain pawpaw, pepino, persimmon, feijoas, citrus, and babaco. In the warmest areas, some people even grow fruiting bananas, pineapple, cherimoya, and tropical guavas.
Sub-tropical plants generally prefer sheltered, warm conditions, originating from forest settings within two climatic zones above and below the tropics at 23.4 to 35 degrees north and south. They thrive in temperatures above 6 degrees Celsius.
SHELTER AND CARBON
Establishing shelter trees and shrubs before planting subtropical plants is recommended, as they act as support species. Native species like tree ferns, māhoe, and kānuka provide cover, protecting them from wind and frosts. Suitable exotic shelter trees include nitrogen fixers like tagasaste, wattles, albizias, gleditsia, and shrubs like buttercup bush, ceanothus, and sea buckthorn. Even gorse works well as early support! If you have existing bush with a warm aspect, cutting a track through the landscape offers possibilities for adding sub-tropical fruits.
Surrounding trees and shrubs also add carbon to the soil as leaves fall and decompose. Trimming these as sub-tropical plants grow, provides valuable carbon as mulch, feeding the soil, and supporting the crop.
SOIL PREPARATION
Most sub-tropical plants prefer free-draining soil. For heavy clay soils, bring in good topsoil, build raised beds, bunds, terraces, or add drainage to ensure success. Organic matter is crucial; adding bark-based composts is ideal. Balancing soil minerals through a soil test also provides nutrients for healthy growth.
SOURCING PLANTS
It’s beneficial to source plant stock that has already acclimatised to Golden Bay’s climate. Some crops can be propagated from cuttings, like figs, pepino, and tamarillo. Others, like passionfruit and cherry guava, grow well from seed. If local centres don’t have suitable varieties, Subtropica nursery in Gisborne offers a selection. Locally, Sarah Drift of Rameka Creek Nursery grows avocado and persimmon plants.
PLANTING
Spring is a good time to plant sensitive sub-tropicals like avocado and bananas. Create a map of the orchard with fruits
and support plants marked out. Depending on the plant and variety, mark positions with stakes. If it’s a path through the bush, select spots off the track. Dig a hole in advance to check drainage. Water the plant well before planting. Carefully remove the bag or pot, avoiding root damage, and place it in the hole, backfilling with a 50:50 mix of topsoil and compost. Firm in and water well. Stake for initial support. If adequate shelter isn’t established, erect cloth cages on four sturdy stakes. Even when established, shelter trees are important as wind is damaging to these plants, except for loquat and feijoas.
COMPANION PLANTS
Most perennial plants benefit from growing alongside support plants, known as guild plantings. This principle of forest gardening mirrors natural ecosystems. Shelter plants fulfil the canopy, sub-canopy, and shrub layers of the forest, with fruits fitting in between. Other plants for your sub-tropical orchard include the herbaceous layer, which can be planted in gaps between main trees and shrubs. Examples include canna lilies, Mexican sunflower, and comfrey for green mulch. Other perennials like ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, sugar cane, taro, and yacon offer food and carbon. The ground layer can include nitrogen fixers like red and white clover, lucerne, vetch, and annuals like crimson clover, pea, lupin, and beans.
MANAGEMENT
As sub-tropical fruits grow, surrounding support species are chopped and dropped onto the ground to feed the ecosystem. Regular pruning improves shape and yields, as does fruit thinning. A clear pathway through the orchard allows easy access for ladders, wheelbarrows of compost, and for harvest. A sub-tropical orchard provides an ongoing abundance of fruit throughout the year, offering a rewarding hobby and a sustainable source of food. Maintaining balance in the ecosystem ensures healthy growth.
SOL MORGAN
The sub-tropical orchard at Sustainable Living Centre with kowhai canopy over citrus, feijoa and tamarillo, over galangal ginger and pepino. Photo: Sol Morgan.
Development ramps up at port
Golden Bay’s resilience to natural disasters will be significantly strengthened with the imminent completion of the $12 million redevelopment of Port Tarakohe.
In 2018, cyclones Fehi and Gita caused major damage to the Tākaka Hill Road leaving Golden Bay accessible only by sea and air.
One response to the community’s isolation was to ship vital goods and supplies in and out through Port Tarakohe using sea barges. Although it eased the crisis, the loading and unloading operation had its difficulties, so a new, specially designed “resilience ramp” was included in the port’s redevelopment plan.
Apart from the ramp, which should be completed by the
end of this month, several other improvements have been made at Port Tarakohe including fendering upgrades, four new commercial berths with floating concrete pontoons, new lighting, a new water supply, and spalling repairs to the concrete wharf. In addition, the construction of a new office and an amenities block for port users officially began last month, marked by a dawn blessing to lay a mauri stone.
The process of developing a long-term vision for the port continues with Manawhenua ki Mohua, key stakeholders, recreational users, and the wider community all involved. If everything stays on track, the resultant draft Port Tarakohe Structure Plan should shortly be released for community feedback.
Pest watch Golden Bay – brought to you by Tasman District Council
We’re continuing our series to outline some key weeds and pests that we’re trying to keep tabs on in Golden Bay as well as highlighting landowner responsibilities regarding them under the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan.
Did you know that Golden Bay is free from feral rabbits?
Feral rabbits were introduced in NZ by settlers for food, but quickly became pests in rural areas. They browse on crops, pasture, and tussock grasslands, contributing to erosion due to their burrowing habits. Rabbits (on the right of the picture) directly compete with livestock for grazing, reducing the availability of palatable pasture. Their overgrazing can also lead to increased bare ground and soil erosion, and they can damage young plantation trees, horticultural crops, and residential gardens. While there are no feral rabbits in Golden Bay, there are hares. Harescan be distinguished from rabbits by their larger size, longer ears, and longer hind legs. They typically live alone or in pairs in above-ground nests, whereas rabbits are social animals.
Rabbits are listed as an Eradication pest animal in Golden Bay in the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan. If you think you have seen feral rabbits in Golden Bay, please contact the Biosecurity Team at biosecurity@tasman.govt.nz
JO RICHARDS
The new "resilience ramp" under construction at Port Tarakohe should be completed by the end of this month. Photo: Jo Richards.
Booze and Craic is bringing the laughs back to Tākaka with award-winning, world travelled hilarious comedians from the Emerald Isle and Scotland. This show sold out fast last time, so grab your tickets asap.
Fresh from their sellout NZ International Comedy Festival shows, Alan McElroy (RNZ's The Panel) and David Stuart are performing their individual comedy fest shows, "Mad, Innit!?" and "Good Breeding".
Alan McElroy is an award-winning Irish comedian, living in New Zealand. He is fresh from opening for Ed Byrne and a sold out run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. His new show sold out at the NZ Comedy fest and dives into a recent diagnosis of ADHD and the madness of growing up in Ireland in the 80s and 90s.
Award-winning Scottish Comedian David Stuart brings his first ever solo show for the first ever time.
Come along for an hour of stand-up that is so sex and body positive, it might end in an orgy. Expect subjects like sex education, flavoured condoms, and, for some reason, the movie Titanic.
DOC dog confirms Cape mouse-free
JO RICHARDS
HealthPost Nature Trust’s Cape Farewell ecosanctuary has been declared mousefree following a visit from a Picton-based team of rodentdetectorists.
Under the supervision of expert handler Julie Hill, the sensitive nose of Department of Conservation (DOC) dog Tahi failed to find evidence of a single mouse inside a two-hectare mouse-proof stainless-steel fence. The sniffout operation comes after an extensive trapping effort and a six-week period of mousemonitoring during which none were sighted.
Confirmation of the absence of the small rodents is a boon for geckos and skinks resident at the site, and opens the door for the translocation of other native species.
The area covered by Tahi, a three-year-old golden English cocker spaniel, includes pakahā/ fluttering shearwater and diving petrel/ kuaka burrows which are currently being prospected and in some cases occupied by local birds of the same species, according to the Trust’s project coordinator
Marian Milne. “We are super excited to have recently found in the sanctuary’s burrows three fluttering shearwater/pakahā and three diving petrel/kuaka sitting on eggs.”
Following three successful translocations of fluttering shearwater chicks, the Trust is hoping that some individuals from the first translocation in 2022 may return to breed at the sanctuary this year.
Given the latest developments, they are likely to be returning to a predator-free home. “We are really pleased all the effort we have taken to secure the sanctuary are paying off,” says Marian.
Trust chair Peter Butler is thankful for a job well done. “We are very grateful to DOC for its ongoing support for our project and making Julie and Tahi available to us.”
STIHL WATER BLASTERS
It's that time of year to freshen up the deck, house or outdoor furniture before the warm summer evenings arrive. We have some great in-store Stihl specials on water blasters.
The ultra compact RE 80 is a great start, lightweight for easy transport and storage, only $229 incl.
Or if you need something larger, we can help with that too.
Julie Hill and Tahi on their recent mouse-finding mission at Cape Farewell. Photo: Supplied.
CLASSIFIEDS
RESULTS
BRIDGE
9 October. Upper Takaka Hi-Lo Session 2. N/S: A Gray/E Bradshaw 56.93%; G Hope/P Wood 54.06%; J Pemberton/P Nelson 53.80%; A Foreman/J Edmondson 53.80%. E/W: P Smith/C Christiansen 56.13%; D Sarll/L Field 55.81%; R McDonald/J Kingston 51.25%. H/Cap: N/S: G Hope/P Wood 60.23%; A Gray/E Bradshaw 58.06%; J Pemberton/P Nelson 52.57%; E/W: D Sarll/L Field 57.88%; P Smith/C Christiansen 55.55%; B Burdett/G Harris 50.80%.
7cm - $60 - x 3-5 times
11 October. Friday Champs Session 11. K Van Der Struys/C Mead 58.33%; E Bradshaw/L Scurr 57.50%; C Furness/D Perreau 51.25%. H/Cap: K Van Der Struys/C Mead 56.84%; E Bradshaw/L Scurr 54.17%; C Furness/D Perreau 51.50%.
AGM NOTICES
LIVING Wood Fair AGM, Friday 18 October, Mohua Social Services Hall, 7pm-8pm, all welcome.
Thursday 24th October at 7pm Clubrooms on the Park ALL WELCOME
Last Sunday on October 13th, Terry Mark Knight passed away at 2.25pm from a massive and sudden
He was surrounded by his children Jeremy, Isabella and Oliver. He will be incredibly sorely missed and will leave a gaping hole in our hearts.
A celebration of his amazing and full life will be held this Saturday the 19th of October at 3pm at Kiwi Spirit Distillery in Golden Bay.
We will have a place for people to share their special memories and photos of Terry and his life. We warmly welcome everyone who would like to come and join us to celebrate his life. Bring a plate if you wish.
WANTED / Hiahia
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
ABBEYFIELD Golden Bay Annual Working Bee. Saturday 19 October, 9am-12pm. We welcome you to join us for a community gathering to support this wonderful GB facility. Bring garden tools, bucket and gloves.
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
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.
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.
BAY ART
“Try something new. Be brave. Take part.”
ENTRIES ACCEPTED: Wednesday 23 Oct, 1.00-5.30pm Golden Bay High School hall GRAND OPENING: Friday 25 October Young@Art - 4pm Bay Art - doors open 4.30pm
EXHIBITION: 26 Oct - 3 Nov Open daily: 10am - 4pm. Gold coin entry.
Our 2nd Grant Funding Round for 2024 is open! An easy one-page grant application can be completed online: www.goldenbaycommunitytrust.org.nz at any time. Apply by latest 31 October 2024. Applications will be considered after the close of the funding round.
We’re your local NEW TRADING HOURS
Now open until 3pm on Saturdays Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
FAST order chef/cook for high quality go-ahead café/ restaurant. Txt 027 451 5407.
KEEN weekend dishwasher for busy well equipped café. Txt 027 451 5407.
Golden Bay Visitor Centre is looking for a motivated, energetic and efficient team member to join the team over the busy summer on a fixed-term contract. Here are the skills we are looking for:
• Excellent customer service, a positive can-do attitude, friendly manner
• Being a people person with the ability to engage with our visitors
• Previous banking experience advantageous as we operate the Kiwibank
• Cash handling skills and attention to detail
• Confidence with making sales, computer bookings, making phone bookings
• Having the ability to work alone or in a team over a 7-day roster.
We want to know what you love about Golden Bay and what knowledge you have of all the amazing things that are on offer for visitors, families and international travellers that come here every year.
Please email your cover letter and updated CV to manager@goldenbaynz.co.nz or drop into the Visitor Centre to see Jasmine. Applications close 1 November 2024.
Support Worker/Coach
Start as casual (incl sleepovers & weekends)
The National DBT Service in Takaka is NZ’s ONLY residential Mental-Health programme (six beds) providing intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
We are seeking flexible & open-minded individuals who are astute, empathetic and good listeners for casual or part-time shift work (various shifts 4-8hrs during day/evening/night and weekends) Check out our webpage w w w tw m o r g nz /ca r e er s for the full job description We would like to hear from you if you are looking for a meaningful & exciting job with an above-average hourly pay rate (applicants will need a NZQA level 4 in mental health or a willingness to do the required courses)
If you are considering applying but unsure of some details, please contact us directly at 03 525 9624 TWM will invest in DBT training for the right candidate! Please forward your complete application (Cover letter, CV and our TWM Application Form) to: H R @ t w m o r g n z
For a detailed job description and our TWM application form please email to HR@twm.org.nz
Applications close: Open until filled!
The DBT Residential Trauma Treatment Centre, located in Takaka, is a six- bed residential programme providing intensive DBT and Trauma Treatment Therapy for clients with problems related to being chronically distressed and often chronic self -harming and suicidal behaviours.
Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting vacancy for a Care Co-ordinator / Social Worker. This role is varied requiring organizational, clinical and interpersonal skills. Candidates need to be flexible and have good computer and time management skills.
The role includes:
• Empowering the client to advocate for themselves
• Liaising with referrers and DBT team in the best interests of the client
• Liaising with external agencies; assisting clients with forms and practical steps
Coaching clients and helping with action steps to move closer towards ‘a Life Worth Living’.
Preferred applicants will have either social work or occupational therapy NZ registration or training in these areas, as well as DBT knowledge training. However, TWM will invest in training for the right candidate.
Benefits: 4 weeks paid vacation, generous training budget and flexible work schedule. You will also have the amazing lifestyle of living in Golden Bay.
Applications – Open until filled
For a job description and TWM application form please email hr@twm.org.nz
HEALTH & WELLBEING
/ Hauora
APOTHECARY, medical herbalist, iridology, reflexology, reiki. Lisa Williams, ph 027 451 9797, www.goldenbayiridology.com
INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323. MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
TRANSMISSIONS of Light with Vicki Lawson. Deep relaxation and restoration. Ph 027 525 9944.
BAY MASSAGE
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
TRADES AND SERVICES
/ Mahi a ratonga
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.
AFFORDABLE websites from $199. Simple, smart design for small businesses. Visit www.yogablokewebdesign.co.nz
ARBORIST, qualified, ph Jack Stevens 021 211 5580.
ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.
BUILDER: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.
BUILDER: new builds, renovations, decks, etc. Available now, Alistair Middleton Homes Created, ph 027 510 6511, al.homescreated@gmail.com
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.
MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.
PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.
PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.
SURVEYING: GPS and drone surveys. Topo, building setout, boundary location. Mohua Uenuku Surveying, ph Alexis 021 023 91 364.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.
ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am-4pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz
COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160. COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Ph 524 8194.
COURTYARD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open 7 days, 7am-5pm. Also, bookings for dinner. Ph 525 8681.
DANGEROUS KITCHEN. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9am8pm. For bookings and takeaways ph 525 8686.
DE-LISH DELICATESSEN . Sumptuous, delicious food. Lunches, catering, coffee, chocolate, cheeses and epicure items. Weekdays from 6.30am. Ph 525 7111.
ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Fresh frequency food and divine delectable drinks. Vegan, vegetarian, GF, DF. Open everyday, 10am to 10pm. Ph 027 231 7447, 03 525 6111.
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. Tuesday open from 3pm. Closed Mondays. Ph 525 7678. NIKAU BAR AND CAFÉ, Pōhara. Open 7 days, 8.30am to late. Bookings ph 03 970 3992.
O’SHA. Open Tuesday-Sunday, lunch 11.30am-2.30pm and dinner 5-8.30pm. Ph 525 6117.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. THE WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7.30am-3pm daily.
TOTO'S CAFÉ PIZZA. Open Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, 11am-4pm. Updates on Facebook and Instagram. Ph 03 970 7934, totoscafegallery@gmail.com
ZATORI. Open Friday from 4pm for after-work drinkies and cheese boards. Come and celebrate the end of the week and enjoy being spoiled. No bookings needed.
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, 6 and 20 October; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 13 and 27 October.
SACRED Heart Catholic faith community new timetable: Mass, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of month 5pm. Service of the Word, 2nd Sunday of month 9.30am. All warmly welcome.
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship.
Kahurangi Christian Church
Saturday 19 October from 5pm, Parapara Contact Robin/Lauren Swafford, 022 604 9678
Sunday 20 October 10:30am,
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AT THE WORKCENTRE (new location), 12.30-5pm. All ages welcome. Limited to seven people. Koha. Ph Karen 022 655 9725 to book a space, or message via "Board Gaming in GB" Facebook group.
SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
DISC GOLF: 6.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2.
MONDAY 21 OCTOBER
BOARD GAMING AT THE WORKCENTRE (new location), 5.30-10pm. All ages welcome. Koha. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.
TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER
DISC GOLF: 5.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2. BALFOLK DANCE WORKSHOP. Learn old folk dances made new, with live music. 5-6.30pm, Senior Citizens' Hall. Koha appreciated.
GB WEEKLY DEADLINE: noon on Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER
He Ringa Āwhina
All people. Every cancer. We’re here to help.
Our Cancer Support Coordinator, Maureen Urwin, will be at: Golden Bay Workcentre Trust 84 Commercial Street
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
LATER EVENTS
PAKAWAU MEMORIAL HALL ANNUAL MARKET DAYS 26 and 27 October, 10am-1pm. Tables $10/day, stallholders, fundraisers and car boots welcome. Enquiries/ideas ph Jules 027 524 8202.
GOLDEN BAY STITCH & QUILT GROUP annual show. Labour weekend, Saturday 26, Sunday 27, Monday 28 October, 10am4pm, Collingwood Memorial Hall. All welcome!
MOTUPIPI HALL LABOUR WEEKEND BOOK FAIR, Saturday 26 October, 9am-2pm. Baking, preserves, produce. Books. Cash only.
31 JANUARY – 3 FEBRUARY 2025, LUNASA FESTIVAL. Live music, world grooves, Balfolk, cèilidh, workshops, creative arts, lots more. Non-alcohol, family friendly. Super-Early Birds out now. More details, www.luminatefestival.co.nz/lunasa
ALL WELCOME
Golden Bay Stitch and Quilt Group Annual Show
Labour Weekend 26, 27, 28 October 10am – 4pm $2 entry Collingwood Memorial Hall
***Featuring Elva Harwood’s Quilts***
Merchants on site: books, fabrics, haberdashery Demonstrations, sales tables, raffles
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Every Monday night at 7pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. All welcome.
Sat 19th ONEVIBE - The legends return for a 20th anniversary celebration. $15 door.
Wed 23rd ESTHER SWIFT – harpest extraordinaire direct from Scotland. $20 tickets @ undertheradar, $25 door.
Thu 24th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 26th GYPSY PICKERS. $10 door.
Thu 31st BACK OF BEYOND. $10 door.
NOVEMBER
Sat 2nd CIDERFEST (FOUNDERS PARK - NELSON)
Thu 7th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 9th BRENDA LIDDIARD AND MARK LAURENT. $15 door.
Thu 14th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE - GOLDEN BAY LIVE POETS TURNS 30! $5 door. 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 16th JACQUIE BOER & DYLAN HANSENfine folk. $15 door.
Dec 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE with RAW COLLECTIVE + FUNK FIENDS + DELUSIONAL DISCO DRONGOS + DJ SKOPUS. Tix @ undertheradar (limited).
Drop in and have a chat with Maureen about any concerns or questions you may have!
Any questions prior call 027 445 2775 or maureen.urwin@cancernelson.org.nz www.cancernelson.org.nz
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GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST
Friday: Northerlies developing about Farewell, light winds elsewhere. Cloudy with outbreaks of rain
Saturday: Northerlies about Farewell, gradually dying away. A few showers, mainly about the ranges
Sunday: North or northeasterlies developing. A few showers likely, mainly in western areas.
Monday: Light winds. Mainly fine although some cloud about the ranges with the odd shower likely
Tuesday: Light winds. A few cloudy areas otherwise mainly fine weather.
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