Last year, Motupipi School was first equal in the regional school fundraising for the Cancer Society on Daffodil Day. Principal Rachel Evans says that was amazing.
“It really means something today to the kids,” she says. “Yay! We’re making a difference! But also, this is some of our year fives and sixes who have spent all year thinking about their stalls. This is their enterprise component of the curriculum where they get to plan it, get it all ready, and actually interact with our community as well in areas of their passion. Even five-year-olds have been learning how to be shopkeepers and how to exchange money for tokens.”
Rachel is referring to the various business models on show, designed, marketed and operated by the children who dreamed them up. Squeezed under the verandahs, market trading was brisk and even the rain did not dampen spirits. There was the Boba tea
stall, home-crafted merchandise, cupcakes, obstacle courses, fingernail painting, makeup, and face painting, various games and skill tests… the list goes on.
“It’s a very exciting day on the school calendar. This is one of those days when we have grandparents, extended whānau, and that nice mix of all these community people who have come to support the kids and the Cancer Society. And we love it when our old friends, our previous students from the High School come back and see us. They know how much Daffodil Day means.”
This school has a real openness about the impact of cancer on people’s lives. Not only parents and other community members but also one staff member have been affected by cancer. Natasha has shared her journey with the children and they are proud to be actively offering their support. The whole school family is consciously invested in the spirit of this day.
“It’s that transparency of everyone joining
together,” says Rachel.
The tally for the day topped Motupipi School’s Daffodil Day from last year, still growing by the day’s closing at $2,188.
Sharon McConnon, stall organiser in Tākaka and Collingwood, reports that everyone had a great day despite the "four seasons in one day" weather.
"The rain was quite hard at times," she says, "but it was all good. Downpours during the week did reduce fresh blooms but it didn’t put a dampner on things. We would like to thank everyone who supported the cause – we could not do this without our volunteers."
$4,740 has been banked to date from the two Tākaka stalls and Collingwood, along with a lovely donation delivered by Golden Kids, a small increase from last year. "So many people do so much that we don’t know about", adds Sharon, "until they show up with a donation. Huge thanks to our wonderful community."
Reef consent granted
SUBMITTED
The Mohua Marine Trust (MMT) is one big step closer to achieving its ambition to create and deploy artificial reef structures. Last month, Tasman District Council (TDC) granted the Trust a 35-year resource consent to place up to 420 reef balls in the area near Onekakā Wharf. Trust chair and founding member Gene Klein said that the consent was a huge move forward.
“It was a gradual process and at times we weren't sure if we were on the right track. Now that TDC has shown such encouraging support for our plan we’re very confident about the future.”
In the immediate future, MMT will do some baseline monitoring at Onekakā. The data gathered will be used to measure the likely improvements after the reef balls are deployed. The MMT group will also bring some moulds to the Bay and start building the first 20 reef balls for phase one of the consented project.
The group has settled on a structure called the pallet ball. Each one weighs about 600kg and measures around 1.2m in diameter. Made of concrete poured in a fibreglass mould, buoys and balloons inserted in the casting process are then removed, producing tunnels and hole which create an ideal habitat for marine organisms. International research has shown that each reef ball can produce 136–181kg of biomass per year, which will significantly increase biodiversity in the Bay. The first 20 balls will be arrayed on the seafloor at Onekakā and the trust will monitor their success.
Almost five years ago, MMT grew out of the concern of three Golden Bay residents, John McKie, John Davis, and Gene Klein. Their observations led them to believe that our marine environment needed science-based intervention to assist its rehabilitation.
“It’s in pretty poor shape,” says Gene. “Placing these artificial structures will lead to restored abundance.”
The three founders recruited Lex Taylor, Alan Hughes and Neil Wilson, formed the Trust and set off in pursuit of their goals. John McKie is no longer a full-time resident here, looking on from afar and catching up with progress whenever he is in the Bay.
“Before we started the project, we reached out to everyone who could possibly have a stake in it, so we naturally started with Manawhenua ki Mohua,” says Gene. “Then we approached TDC and the GB Community Board, both secondary...
ANITA PETERS
Belinda Barnes took on the early shift outside Paper Plus in Tākaka last Friday for the annual Daffodil Day Appeal. Photo: Anita Peters.
...schools, DOC, Heritage NZ, the Marine Farmers Association (MFA), the Tarakohe Sea Anglers Club, GB Community Trust, Legasea, and a lot of very well-informed locals like Joan and Bob Butts. The reaching out took quite a while but everyone we spoke to encouraged us and now we feel the community is well informed and on board.”
Trust treasurer, Lex Taylor says that one of the best outcomes of the outreach process was an introduction from MFA to marine biologist Dr Emilee Benjamin. Based at the University of Auckland but living in Nelson, Emilee is now a research fellow investigating seabed restoration with mussels and shells across Te Tau Ihu, including Mohua, Golden Bay.
“Emilee has really helped us,” says Lex. “She’s got the scientific credibility, she’s a great networker and has been through the consent process. She’s awesome.”
“The generation of new habitat is a particularly beneficial outcome of reef balls as they generate complexity and provide a hard settlement surface which in turn increases biodiversity, including fish abundances,” says Emilee. “The Mohua Marine Trust is pioneering this work here in New Zealand and will be the first in NZ to deploy an artificial reef of this scale.”
Trustee Alan Hughes brings professional expertise in civil engineering in the marine environment to the project. Little did he know that when he and his wife Bernice retired to Rangihaeata, Alan would immediately become involved in the MMT project.
In the near future, the trust will hold a public meeting to report back to its existing supporters and recruit new ones. As the project ramps up it will require serious funding. The trustees are confident that major funders and community members will want to be involved.
ESR groundwater scientists hosting presentation for Golden Bay communities
An example of a reef pallet ball. Each ball weighs about 600kg and measures about 1.2m in diameter. Photo: Submitted.
Blooming great day across the Bay
SATURDAYS
From tomorrow we're back open on Saturdays, from 9am to noon
The Daffodil Day stall at the supermarket had plenty on offer to raise funds. Doing a double shift until lunchtime were, from left, Marlla Heuvel and Lynley Clarence. Photo: Anita Peters.
Collingwood Area School's younger students dressed as superheroes, as did staff members, for Daffodil Day as a change from their usual school uniform which has yellow tops. Close to $300 was raised. Photo: Ronnie Short.
It was busy under the veranda at Motupipi School with vendors and customers all squashed in together. Photo: Anita Peters.
The fingernail and face painting salon did a raging business over the afternoon. Photo: Anita Peters.
Motupipi School pupils Amara and Eve with their cupcake stall. Photo: Anita Peters.
LETTERS
A matter of principles
Reg Turner (GBW, 30/8) and ACT’s David Seymour are barking up the wrong tree by pursuing the ill-conceived and unnecessary Treaty Principles Bill, and some would say that new legislation cannot be used to over-ride existing Common Law precedent anyway.
I believe the correct way to eradicate the problems engendered by the so-called “Treaty” Principles is simply to remove all reference to them from existing legislation; it was only careless wording (the SOE Act 1986) that caused them to exist in the first place. The discovery of the Littlewood version of the Treaty in 1989, which is beyond reasonable doubt the true English version, and an accurate reflection of the Te Reo Māori version (Te Tiriti). It ended all misunderstanding and consequent justification for the principles, and also the Waitangi Tribunal, which continues to exact payment from resolving irrelevant discrepancies between Te Tiriti and earlier incompatible English drafts. It is long overdue for abolition.
Steve Penny
These two attacks are disturbing, and an affront to the freedom loving community of Golden Bay. Police have been notified of the attacks. If readers have any information as to who is responsible for these attacks please inform the police.
Kevin Moran
Navigation explanation
Nelson author Naomi Arnold has written an excellent book on New Zealand astronomy called Southern Nights. In chapter six Larry Petterson can find a wonderful explanation of how early Polynesian navigators did it.
Very easy to understand for the layperson.
On board with Tupaia
Read the signs: message still gets through
Last week a group, including myself, made a sign and put it up beside Tākaka Hill. It said "Welcome to Arsenic Bay", in reference to the 75,000 tonnes of arsenic that miners want to dig up near Sam's Creek to get the gold mixed with it. That night some guys ripped it down and took it away. Perhaps it doesn't matter after all because by coincidence the same message appeared in The GB Weekly cartoon (GBW, 30/8), so everyone got to see it anyway. (We had nothing to do with that.) If these guys have something they'd like to say, then let's hear it, so there can be discussion. The GB Weekly accepts letters, social media accepts posts.
Paws for thought
Rick Cosslett
Re the letter of Larry Petterson (GBW, 30/8). I have to shatter his illusions as Tupaia, the Hawaiian navigator on Cook's ship, travelled with him as far as Batavia where unfortunately the unhealthy atmosphere, well recognised by travellers, caused his death. Therefore Tupaia was not dismissed in Sydney as a poor sailor as Larry claims.
I believe that despite Tupaia's offer to help navigate by using his astronomical skills, this offer was turned down by Cook for the same reason that prompted Larry's letter; an inability to have an open mind on the subject of navigation other than by those methods used by Europeans.
De-signing an affront to freedom
Karen Brookes
A sign reading "Welcome to Arsenic Bay, Risking our water for Aussie profit" was attacked and demolished on the night of 29/30 August. The sign had only just been erected, on private land with the landowner's permission. A second sign in the Upper Tākaka area was also destroyed.
FREE Community Wellbeing Workshop Golden Bay
Nelson Bays Primary Health is providing free community wellbeing workshops around the region and we have the following session coming up in Golden Bay
Please come along to enjoy a cuppa and kai with us and take home some tools to use!
Date: Thursday 17 October 2024
Time: 10.00am 3.00pm
Location: Golden Bay Workcentre *Registrations close Thursday 10 October 2024
Topics Covered: Anxiety and managing our thoughts Grief and Loss Conflict Management Understanding personal boundaries
Facilitated By: Vicky Bryant, Mental Health Clinician/Counsellor
To register, contact: Golden Bay Community Health Reception at receptiongb@nbph.org.nz or Ph 03 525 0060
Andrew Yuill
New bylaws proposed to restrict dogs from freely enjoying beaches are sweeping down on us. Our own Cynthia McConville suggests that beaches “could be freed up to allow dogs on leashes” and that “around 50 per cent of all oystercatcher chicks …are killed by dogs. We’ve got a moral obligation to protect them”. Another bird champion is upset that dogs may exhaust migratory birds to the point of extinction: “...every time that dog causes them to fly up in the air, that’s precious energy wasted”. Another echoes: ”Dogs are the single most harmful mammalian predator for penguins on land.” Where do those “facts” come from? Years back I asked what the impact would be of just one feral shoreline cat on the population of these little penguins and other chicks (not to mention the domestic neighborhood cats roaming at night). Cats are natural-born-killers, and until we humanely trap and remove them from the equation, we have a moral obligation to leave the dogs free to do what dogs love to do: Smell the “messages” left by other dogs, fertilise the dunes vegetation instead of clogging landfills with poo-filled plastic, joyfully run and swim after a ball or stick, and sniff and play with fellow dogs.
Please advocate for our wonderful, sentient, companions' beach freedom. Until the more likely culprits, namely cats, are removed from the equation, we should cut out this nonsense.
Help them by taking a moment, before the end of this week, 8 September, to make your submission to TDC. [Abridged]
Bruce Dooley
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Historic East Tākaka School Jubilee
ANITA PETERS
In November 1874, the first school at East Tākaka was built to accommodate the rapidly growing population, drawn by the timber milling industry. Its history spans an important era in the development of Golden Bay, with milling followed by farming, making East Tākaka one of the district’s earliest settlements.
The school itself became the centre of the community, doubling as a function venue and meeting place. While eventually closed and consolidated with Central Tākaka School in 1968, the building continued to be used as a community hall, lovingly restored to its original condition by the East Tākaka Hall committee. It still sits at the heart of the community, used regularly for workshops, functions and other celebratory events.
This November, the 150-year-long history of the school building is to be commemorated with a special weekend event that includes high afternoon tea on Saturday 9 November and a Sunday church service in Victorian period costume.
Expected to attract visitors and past pupils from afar, it will be a celebratory occasion and a rare chance for nostalgic reminiscences between old friends.
Former pupils Skeet Barnett, Lindsey Sparrow and Bernie Lewis, all now in their 90s, hope to be in attendance as Guests of Honour. All three grew up in East Tākaka as descendants of early settler families, and all attended the school during the 1930s.
Another local resident of the same era, historian Beryl Rogers who passed away in 2018, contributed extensive time and research recording the history of East Tākaka, including the school. Many old memories are bound to resurface at the anniversary to add to Beryl’s accounts.
When the school first opened in 1874, it had a roll of 18 pupils and one teacher. By 1878, with sawmilling at its height and the population growing, the building was already too small, and when the roll grew to more than 40, an extra teacher was employed, and an extension was granted. In 1902 the old school building was replaced by the present one, with a shelter shed, toilet block and a new teacher’s house subsequently added. When the school closed in 1967 the building became
a community hall.
This important historic event will be one to remember. Registration by 1 October is essential for organising catering numbers, as all meals are included. Overnight camping will be available Friday and Saturday at the hall grounds.
Cost: $70 for the whole weekend, includes all meals (or Saturday only, $40; Sunday only, $50).
To register contact Nancy 03 525 9491 or Loretta 027 844 5391, or email easttakakahallsociety@gmail.com
The East Tākaka Hall building is celebrating its 150th year in November, registrations are due now. Photo: Anita Peters.
RAINFALL FIGURES
AUGUST 2024
Rainfall Raindays Heaviest fall
Kaihoka 192mm 14 37mm on the 31st
Te Hapu 195mm 14 31mm on the 31st
Rototai 241mm 15 63mm on the 23rd
Glenview Rd 272mm 16 63mm on the 31st
PŌhara 281mm 14 71mm on the 31st
Ligar/Tata 285mm 15 68mm on the 31st
Onekaka 329mm 15 55mm on the 23rd
Hamama 357mm 14 81mm on the 31st
Collingwood 389mm 19 75mm on the 26th
Puramahoi 447mm 16 73mm on the 23rd
Bainham 461mm 15 94mm on the 23rd
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Lightning strikes in East Tākaka
ANITA PETERS
The clashing of air masses in the Tasman Sea contributed to nearly 200,000 lightning strikes in the Tasman region last Thursday. During the afternoon, what appeared to be a regular Golden Bay electrical storm became a terrifying close call for some East Tākaka residents when their houses were struck and shaken by electrical shock waves. The combination of the lightning bolt fireball and the corresponding thunderous boom was described as like a bomb exploding. Long-time resident Skeet Barnett said he had never seen anything like it in his life.
A lightning bolt coinciding with the thunder directly overhead also singled out a tall Japanese cedar tree in a group of four in the neighbourhood. The tree literally exploded, scattering shattered bark, long splintered shards and broken branches over many metres.
Moisture in trees, in the form of water and sap, attracts lightning. The high-voltage electricity can generate very high temperatures of up to 30,000°C, which flows through any water on the bark and the sap underneath. This heats the sap, turning the water inside the tree into steam causing the bark to explode off.
While wood is generally not a good conductor, trees are often the tallest structures in the landscape and become natural lightning rods. Intense lightning bolts may explode trees or split them in two causing them to burst into flame from the inside out. Alternatively, they might show little sign of damage but could later die from root injury. Shock waves bounce off the inside of the tree stem and cause tree tissue to shift along the stems circumference. Another noticeable symptom of lightning strike on a tree is leaf wilting from disrupted water transport in the stem or roots.
A number of East Tākaka residences along the path of the storm lost power, landline phones, and suffered damage
to power poles, electric fences, kitchen and household appliances.
WHAKAARO: Aquaculture making a noise
SUBMITTED BY ROD BARKER, MARINE FARMING IMPACTS GROUP
A noise assessment report for marine farming in the Tasman Region highlights concerns about the impact on communities and the environment. Prepared by Marshall Day Acoustics for the Tasman District Council (TDC) in June 2024, the report evaluates noise from activities around Port Tarakohe and the Aquaculture Management Areas (AMAs). While it confirms compliance with regulations, it suggests potential biases in the Council’s management, possibly favouring economic growth over environmental protection.
The TDC commissioned the assessment to measure noise levels from marine farming vessels and ensure compliance with the Tasman Regional Management Plan (TRMP) and specific AMAs consents. Conducted over five days in February 2024 at sites around Tasman Bay—including Pōhara, Rangihaeata, Patons Rock, Collingwood, and Wainui Bay—the study focused on areas near marine farms where residents reported noise issues. The report is part of the TDC's role in regulating environmental impacts from aquaculture, a key economic activity. However, the emphasis on compliance raises concerns about whether the Council’s dual role as a promoter of economic growth and a regulator of environmental impacts presents a conflict of interest.
wildlife. Many species, especially marine mammals and birds, rely on natural soundscapes for behaviours like navigation, communication, and predator avoidance. Noise pollution can disrupt these activities, causing behavioural changes, habitat displacement, or population declines. Not addressing these ecological impacts suggests a bias towards economic interests, aligning more with industrial standards than natural needs.
The noise limits in the report are based on urban or industrial standards, meant to prevent hearing damage and reduce noise in populated areas. However, these standards may not suit natural or rural environments, where a quiet environment is integral to the character. Applying these standards without adjustment fails to protect the quieter soundscapes valued in rural areas. This one-sizefits-all approach could lead to noise levels that are disruptive and harmful, showing a bias towards economic growth over environmental preservation.
The report found that noise from marine farming generally falls below 40dB LAeq, the benchmark for rural night-time noise. Decibels (dB) measure sound intensity, while LAeq represents the average continuous sound level over a period, adjusted for human hearing. LAeq captures average noise over time, which can still be disruptive even if not loud at any moment. Although within legal limits, these standards are designed to prevent hearing damage and minimise disturbances in urban or industrial settings. This raises concerns that these standards do not protect natural soundscapes in areas like Golden Bay, where quiet is crucial for residents and wildlife.
These noise standards overlook broader impacts on human well-being. In rural and coastal communities, noise from marine farming vessels could cause sleep disturbances, increase stress, and disrupt the natural soundscape—factors essential to community well-being. This suggests the Council may prioritise regulatory compliance over the real experiences of residents.
The report also does not consider noise impacts on
The TDC's dual role raises concerns about enforcing environmental regulations and assessing noise impacts. As both a promoter of economic growth and a regulator of environmental impacts, the Council faces conflicts of interest. This is compounded by government pressures prioritising economic development over environmental protections. Such pressures could lead councils to approve projects aligning with national goals, sometimes at the expense of local environments and community well-being. This suggests a need for greater scrutiny and transparency in how the TDC manages noise impacts from aquaculture.
To better protect human health, wildlife, and the environment, changes are needed. Noise regulations should be tailored to specific environments, with lower noise limits in high natural value areas to preserve quiet and well-being. Local communities, including iwi Māori, should be involved in decision-making to provide insights into how noise affects their connection to nature. Future assessments should consider psychological and ecological impacts, requiring studies that include ecology, psychology, and public health.
Inclusion of nuanced metrics for TDC’s decision-making is crucial. Using holistic impact analysis measures would build trust, reduce harms and ensure concerns are addressed. Independent oversight could help reduce conflicts of interest and ensure a balanced approach to reducing adverse effects.
The Japanese cedar disintegrated with only one spike left, leaving bark, branches and long shards of trunk scattered many metres away. Photo: Anita Peters.
Pest watch Golden Bay – brought to you by Tasman District Council
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be outlining some of the 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.
TAIWAN CHERRY:
A threat to New Zealand’s ecosystems
Taiwan cherry (Prunus campanulata) has become a significant ecological problem in New Zealand. Introduced as an ornamental tree, it has spread rapidly due to its high germination rate and shade tolerance. The tree’s attractive dark pink flowers initially made it popular, but its aggressive growth is now causing major environmental issues.
In areas like Dodson Valley (Atawhai), Taiwan cherry was overtaking native vegetation and disrupting ecosystems by shading out indigenous trees. Its seed, which is spread by birds and animals, have high germination rates, allowing it to quickly dominate and outcompete native species. The tree’s ability to thrive in low light makes it especially problematic. Seedlings develop deep roots and are difficult to remove manually, while mature trees require chemical treatments to prevent regrowth. Unlike in its native Taiwan, where natural predators keep it in check, New Zealand lacks these biological controls, exacerbating the invasion.
Due to its invasive nature, Taiwan cherry has been banned from sale, propagation, and distribution in several New Zealand regions, including Tasman-Nelson. The Nelson-Tasman Regional Pest Management Plan 2019-2029 aims to eradicate it, and local communities are crucial in this effort. Residents are encouraged to report sightings and assist in removal.
For more details or to report sightings, contact the Tasman District Council at 03 543 8400 or at: Biosecurity@tasman.govt.nz
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The lawn game
Have you considered trying lawn bowls? It’s a game for all ages and abilities. Did you know there are national championships for Para and Blind bowlers, and our national teams include players of various ages? If you want to play a sport but have struggled to find one that suits you, why not give bowls a go? Our club membership ranges from high school students to octogenarians.
The Tākaka Bowling Club’s season opens on Saturday, 14 September, at 1.30pm. Once daylight saving starts, we will run community bowls on Wednesday nights at 5.30pm. You do not have to be a club member to participate, and we can supply bowls for beginners to try out.
If you are interested, give Murray Mackay a call on 021 079 9220 for more information.
And now, some news from last season: Gus McLean won the singles at the Tasman Secondary Schools Tournament held in April this year.
Additionally, Gus and Reuben Marshall made it to the Champion of Champion Junior Pairs final, coming within a few shots of winning the title.
Well done!
BRIDGE
28 August. Kotinga Pairs Session 1. C JacksonJ Edmondson 70.42%; H Curtis/J Hannan 59.86%; R Smith/E Bradshaw 51.41%. H/cap: C JacksonJ Edmondson 69.13%; H Curtis/J Hannan 62.28%; A Bradnock/L Scurr 55.22%.
30 August. Individual Session 8. A Gray/A Foreman 73.91%; C Browning/L Scurr 52.17%; J Massey/E Bradshaw 50%. H/cap: A Gray/A Foreman 75.28%; P Jayne/ L Thomas 52.65%; C Browning/L Scurr 51.55%.
1 September. Real Bridge Sunday Session 1. P O'Connor/R Berry 60%; J Pemberton/R McDonald 59%; H Curtis/C Christiansen 48%. H/cap: P O'Connor/R Berry 65.38%; J Pemberton/R McDonald 56.66%; T Packard/J Massey 49.31%. GOLF
August.
Mountain Goats break new ground
The Golden Bay Mountain Goats were breaking new ground as they lined up in the Price Charity Division 1 Mens Cup last weekend. With heavy rain forecast the Goats were hoping to create an upset against league winners and current cup holders Blenheim Rangers. A large crowd of supporters gathered to watch the spectacle with junior players coming off a very victorious last day of the season to watch their footballing idols in action.
The game started at a good pace as the teams looked to put an early mark on the game and though the rain held off the wind in the face of the Goats was making things challenging.
Blenheim turned to their golden boot winning striker with a number of balls over the top that were causing trouble and led to two early goals. Golden Bay got back into the game from here, winning more of the midfield battle. A corner resulted in a shot that was arguably over the line but the referee waved play on.
The second half became a very even and highly contested game with the Goats able to move the ball around more freely. It was a free kick that snuck under Golden Bay's diving goalkeeper that left the team ruing their missed chances in a better second half.
The final result was a 3-0 loss but the team held themselves proud and were exceptionally thankful for the incredible support on the sideline.
Reflecting after the game, player coach Lee McKenna was
proud of the showing from the sideline and the travelling fans: “It was so amazing having such a large turn out of young footballers and supporters of Golden Bay football. We were cheered all the way to the end and gave the Goats a heroes embrace at the final whistle. Congratulations to Blenheim who have been formidable all season, they play a standard we aim to achieve in the future".
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Stableford: R Dyce 38, C Hadler 36, G Bradley 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 M Dixon, 4/13 R Young, 8/17 C Hadler. Twos: R Dyce, N Barnes, C Hadler. Best gross: R Dyce 79.
Fred Cucksey with a trademark defensive header.
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Winning bowler Gus McLean. Photo: Submitted.
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Golden Bay Mountain Goats with a herd of travelling fans at last weekend's Division 1 Cup clash. Photos: Submitted.
Keeping it in the family is spot on
RONNIE SHORT
Collingwood’s On the Spot supermarket is a family affair, with Gary and Maria Morgan (née Moretti) having this week officially taken over management from Rosemary and Francis Moretti.
Rosemary has stepped back after five years in the driver’s seat and handed over the reins to her capable daughter and son-in-law. She will “semiretire” but be on-hand to step in whenever the need arises.
Gary and Maria have worked in the store for the past two years since moving from Mercer, south of Auckland, where they both commuted to city jobs. Upon completing her schooling at Golden Bay High School, Maria moved to Auckland to undertake two years study at a Bible College. After a two-year internship, she worked for Christians Against Poverty.
“We’ve both got lots of experience leading teams,” said Maria. “I worked for a very large church... where I was one of 110 staff.”
Gary worked in Freight Forwarding as an open freight manager, master data manager, customer service and a number of different roles including sales, for over 20 years. It was the driving to and from Auckland City that provided the impetus for change.
“We were leaving at seven in the morning and getting
home at seven at night,” said Gary. “I was over it.”
Their move coincided with Cyclone Gabrielle, which took out the road at Birds Hill, cutting power to the west of Golden Bay. Keeping the supermarket open whilst securing supplies was a challenge, the feeling of isolation profound for Gary as “a city boy”. But a pivotal moment for Maria occurred when a customer gave $20 cash to a stranger who had no cash and the EftPos system was down. Witnessing that act of kindness sealed the couple’s decision to sell their Mercer home and stay.
Excited to be back, Maria sees running the store as a service to the community. They will
continue sponsoring the Collingwood football team and are open to feedback from their customers as to what they want from their local supermarket.
Maria describes the staff as “an amazing team”, which includes two of her three brothers, who have all returned to live in Golden Bay. A total of seven staff plus an extra during summer makes for a smoothly run operation.
Currently, Gary and Maria share supermarket work and the homeschooling of their two daughters. Gary says, “This is such a great community to raise kids in. It’s real safe. There’s a lot of old school values still around.”
RURAL VIEWS: Sheep wool and fertiliser
JOYCE WYLLIE
The saying that “New Zealand lives off a sheep’s back” was true for much of the last century. Wool accounted for more than a third of New Zealand (NZ) exports by value for many decades during and after the world wars. Sadly, the saying no longer holds, as the value of wool has dropped significantly. In the early 1980s, a pressed 200kg bale of wool sold for $1000. Using the Reserve Bank of NZ inflation calculator, that $1000 would now be equivalent to $5,669. Today that same 200kg bale of wool earns us about $400. There is no mistake: that’s one less zero. The difference is that synthetics have taken the place of wool and unfortunately carpet, clothing, blankets, bedding, and insulation are now made of plastic fibres. Many sheep farmers are changing breeds to sheep that shed wool and are focusing on meat production only. Some of us more hopeful farmers are staying with wool-producing breeds in the belief that an awareness of the wonderful benefits of the
natural, carbon-fixing, sustainable, compostable product that is wool will increase, as opposed to the negatives of the microplastic creating, non-biodegradable, imported product that is manufactured from fossil fuel.
Meanwhile, I have been bagging sheep poo into recycled chook food bags to sell for garden fertiliser. As I shovelled under the woolshed, I marvelled that a 12kg bag of product from sheep’s back-sides fetches $10. It is crazy that the product coming off a sheep’s back inside the woolshed is only a little more than twice the value per kilogram of the poo. Plus, sheep poo harvesting has none of the ever-increasing costs of paying for power, wool packs, transport, wages for shearers, wool handlers, and presser.
I can’t give you a cl’ewe how many bags I fill per hour, but it creates good val’ewe extra income. If you and your garden would like some of this wonder by-product, contact me at 027 671 2221.
The product coming off a sheep’s back is only a little more than twice the value per kilogram of their poo. Photos: Joyce Wyllie.
New supermarket managers in Collingwood, from left, Gary, Alora (11), Zoe (9) and Maria Morgan (nee Moretti). Photo: Ronnie Short.
The GB Weekly Writing Competition
We decided to award two prizes in the Primary section, splitting it into Year 1-3 and Year 4-6.
A special thanks to Motupipi Primary School for the colourful artwork that accompanied the entries.
WINNERS:
Primary
Year 1-3 winner: Arli Orange
Year 4-6 winner: Rātā Concannon
WINNER YEAR 1-3
Orange
Orange looks like the sunset behind the hills. It smells like freshly cut oranges. Orange tastes like lemons.
It feels like its going to catch on fire. It sounds like fire crackling.
“Orange” is a wonderful poem that paints a picture of the colour orange in many fun and imaginative ways. The writer compares orange to a beautiful sunset behind the hills, making us think of warm and cosy evenings. The poem even makes us imagine the smell of freshly cut oranges and how they taste a bit like lemons—what a fun twist! The line about orange feeling like it’s going to catch on fire is so exciting and makes us think of how bright and lively the colour orange is. And finally, comparing orange to the sound of fire crackling brings the poem to life. Great job on using all the senses to describe orange so vividly.
WINNER YEAR 4-6
Death
Death looks like nothing when there is everything
It sounds like a heart being hollowed out slowly
Death tastes like metal
As metal tastes like blood
As blood tastes like life
As life tastes like death
Death feels like cold jaws puncturing your skin
When death arrives it not only consumes your body
But also your mind
It pulls you away from life as it consumes you Gold is precious because it is rare Life is precious because it is short Without death life is worthless.
“Death” is an interesting poem that explores the concept of mortality in a unique way. The poet uses vivid imagery to describe death, with lines like “Death tastes like metal” and “Death feels like cold jaws puncturing your skin.” The poem also touches on the relationship between life and death, as seen in the lines “As blood tastes like life / As life tastes like death.” The poet’s perspective on life as precious, because it is short, adds an insightful touch. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking piece that invites readers to reflect on the theme of mortality.
Three rivers flow to biodiversity
SUBMITTED
Supported by crown partners Manawhenua ki Mohua (MKM), Tasman District Council (TDC) and the Department of Conservation (DOC), the Three Rivers Project is an initiative led by the Forest and Bird Golden Bay branch.
Work began in March this year with the aim of controlling and removing invasive weeds and trees from the two sand spits and a sand island within the project area. The primary targets include marram grass, gorse, South African ice plant, pampas grass, broom, and lupins. Trees such as tagasaste (tree lucerne) and wattles, which are major seed sources, have encroached on these previously sandy environments. These invasive species occupy valuable nesting and roosting spaces and provide cover for predators of eggs, chicks, and birds.
A coastal trapping programme now operates between the Rototai Reserve and the Onahau river, including the Rototai and Onahau sand spits. This programme has steadily captured stoats, weasels, possums, ship rats, and hedgehogs, contributing to a safer habitat for birds.
The removal of invasive weeds has allowed sand-binding species, such as sand carex and sand convolvulus, to thrive. As part of the efforts to restore native habitat, 400 spinifex and pīngao plants will be planted this spring at the three sites. These plants trap sand and aid in habitat restoration.
The Three Rivers project area is home to an impressive variety of bird species. This includes Caspian terns, white-fronted terns, red-billed gulls, black-billed gulls, black-backed gulls, bar-tailed godwits, pied stilts, variable oystercatchers, South Island pied
Map shows the Three Rivers Project area. Photo: Submitted. oystercatchers, white herons, white-faced herons, reef herons, black shags, spotted shags, pied shags, little shags, little blue penguins, Australasian gannets, royal spoonbills, and banded dotterels. These species rely on the coastal environment for essential aspects of their lives.
Forest and Bird Golden Bay president Cynthia McConville says, "Overall, the Three Rivers Project is a testament to our commitment to preserving and enhancing the unique biodiversity of Golden Bay. Through collaborative efforts, we are making a positive impact on the environment, one step at a time".
Cement workers receive their hats
The day the Tarakohe quarry workers received their hard hats, 1965. Back row, from left, Barry Tibble, Dan Wildermoth, Lou Heenan, Ian Herron, Ian Foskett, Tony Wendt, Tom Crib, Babe Holmwood, Murray Thomason. Front row, from left, Les Papps, Bill Scott, Val Whitton, Clarrie Andrews, Poly Prince, Les Hambrook. Photo courtesy of Nobby Clarke.
Syncing up at Collingwood School
It has been five years since Collingwood Area School last produced a lipsync, so when teacher Jonny Hanlon proposed putting one together for this year, the idea was embraced.
Rained off on a stormy Friday evening over a week prior, Monday night saw the school hall fill to the brim for the event. Students from Years 1–8 participated, strutting class acts followed by various group performances.
Emcees for the evening, dressed as Thing 1 and Thing 2 were Year 13 head students Imagin Dell and Nora Becker. Between performances, the pair did a sterling job of keeping the audience entertained. They told jokes, commiserated about the lack of laughter in response, and then quickly moved on to asking the youngest children sitting in front to share their jokes.
A game of ”Heads or Tails” proved fun at one point with students joining in as the two Things flipped a coin. Another gap-filler was a spontaneous dance-off between two volunteers, Eli Watson-Miller and Lily Davis who had the audience hollering and hooting. Eli showed some fancy footwork, but the crowd went ballistic when Lily launched into a stunning example of ‘the splits’.
Operating vivid multi-coloured lighting along with the sound system were Alex de Jong, Cooper Ricketts and Louis Roberts-Hanlon. Their technical support heightened the lipsyncers as they jumped, leapt, twirled, funked and grooved onstage. “Queen” rockstars strutted their stuff, headed by Joel Reay as Freddie Mercury, earning both 3rd place and Best Costume award.
Bonnie Evans and Jarrah Richards performed “Walk Over the Moon” with superstar energy and great lip-synching from Bonnie, whose enthusiastic bouncing was so high she could have touched the moon! Several groups of dancing girls, Sassy Swifties, The Spice Girls, Liila and Girlie Pops flaunted matching moves and outfits, the latter group earning 2nd place for their high-energy act.
While families enjoyed supper and cast their votes for People’s Choice, the judges from Golden Bay High School (students Alfie Langford, Aynsley Thorpe, and Emiley Hadicke) made their decisions.
Pākawau (Years 3–4) won Best Class and People’s Choice with their rendition “Footloose”, Ōpou (Year 6) earned 2nd, with “We’re All in This Together” and Pūhouhou (Year 1) came 3rd with “Baby Shark”.
Top prize for the groups section went to “The Two Ronnies”, a brilliantly lip-synced skit superbly executed by Marley Keogh and Elliott Roberts-Hanlon.
Money raised will go towards upgrading stage lighting gear, including new spots and lighting desk.
Collingwood Area School - Lip Sync 2024
Te Kura o Aorere - Collingwood Area School would like to thank the following people for their generous contributions that made our Lip Sync event such a success: MCs: Nora Becker and Imagin Dell (CAS Y13). Judges: Aynsley Thorpe, Emiley Hadicke & Alfie Langford (GBHS). Backstage: Charlotte Muir & Rosie Riley. Performer Support: Amy Dell & Melissa Dixon. Stagehands: Amber Hutchison & Rubee Patchett (CAS Y8). Dressing Room/Makeup: Kayla Riley & Anya Roberts. Lighting Training: Antony Hodson & Kaito Kameyama (GBHS). Lighting/Sound Tech: Louis Roberts Hanlon (CAS Y8) & Kaito Kameyama. Supper: Pip Baker, Sophie Foskett, Diane Street and LeeAnn Swanson. Baking: Nikki Nalder, Yan Glass and everyone else who sent baking in. Venue Support: Kaye Stark, Craig Phillips and Luke Dell. Props: Clara Bond and Chelsea Page. Videographer: Mike Wilson.
Congratulations to the enormous group of performers, many of whom had their first-ever stage performance experience! Finally, huge thanks to the audience who packed our hall to capacity, for showing your support for your tamariki and supporting Performing Arts at our kura. We’ll be back on stage again next year!
RONNIE SHORT
Winners of the Best Class section of Collingwood Area School's lipsync and People's Choice, Pākawau (Year 3-4) for their lively, well choreographed piece to "Footloose". Photos: Ronnie Short.
Winners of the Group lipsync "The Two Ronnies" Marley Keogh, left, and Elliott Roberts-Hanlon.
Year 13 head students, Imagin Dell (Thing 1) and Nora Becker (Thing 2) emceed the CAS lipsync with gusto.
AGM NOTICES
ROCKVILLE Reserve and Pool AGM, Tuesday 10 September, 7pm, Collingwood Fire Station.
RECENT AGM / Hui ā tau - Nō nā tata nei
ORGANISATIONS may have their committee members’ names printed in this column for free, email to admin@gbweekly.co.nz
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
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.
GRATEFUL thanks to all you lovely people who sent messages of support after my bike accident on 13 July. I’m thankful for the roadside help when it happened and for the ongoing medical care. It was heartwarming to hear from you all, by cards, texts and verbal messages passed on by family members. I’m home now, in recovery mode but managing well (with Ralph’s help). He’s my chauffeur.
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. Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.
CHATBOTS and AI. A repeat of this popular SeniorNet presentation, but this time with a modified Turing Test, ie can you distinguish between quiz answers given by a computer vs those from humans? Bring an email-capable device if you want to participate! 10am, Monday 9 September, St John Rooms at
the Rec Centre. All welcome. Non-members, a koha please. SEA shells – think you know all about them? U3A’s next speaker, Heather Smith, former president of the Auckland Shell Club, now resident in Golden Bay, has 1000s of shells and many fascinating stories about them and how she acquired them. Friday 20 September, 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall. All welcome. Non-members, a gold coin please. Supported with funding from TDC Community Fund.
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
Golden Bay Dental Centre
will be changing our opening days to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8.30am - 4.30pm as of Tuesday 17 September. Ph 525 8340
$8,000 Community Grant 23rd Round
The RSC Community Grant is again open to applicants.
The purpose of the grant is to distribute $8000 biannually to cultural, philanthropic, charitable, sporting or educational organisations or any other purpose that benefits the Golden Bay community or a section of it.
Applications Close: Midday, Monday 30th September 2024
Application forms to be collected from the Country Store Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm & Sat: 9am – 12pm Contact Victoria 929 7519 admin@rsc.co.nz
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
INTRINSIC Intelligence Massage. Remedial, therapeutic, deep tissue, myofascial release. Ph/txt Sam Specht 022 044 3323. MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
Maureen Pugh West Coast - Tasman MP
TRANSMISSIONS of Light with Vicki Lawson. Deep relaxation and restoration. Ph 027 525 9944.
TRADES AND SERVICES / Mahi a
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.
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.
CLEANER. AJ's Cleaning Services. Visit ajscleaning.co.nz for more information.
COURIERS. TG Couriers delivering between Golden Bay and Nelson five days a week. Ph 027 717 7188.
ELECTRICIAN. Registered, licensed, fully insured for all your electrical needs. Contact Graham, Rameka Electrical Services,
020 4126 5338.
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.
MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
PAINTER available, call Borrelli Painting for a free quote. All interior/exterior jobs. Ph Luca 022 086 1842.
PAINTING and interior, exterior plastering. Licensed qualified local tradesman. Ph CM Coatings 027 222 0507.
PENINSULA Plasterers for all your interior plastering needs. No job too small. Quality assured. 20+ years’ experience. For a free quote ph Craig 027 472 4376.
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED. Ph Shane 027 647 4913.
SEWING SERVICE, NEEDLES, THREADS, WOOL, BEADS. Stitch ‘n Sew ph 525 8177.
STUMP grinding specialist. Tree care and property maintenance. Ph Carl 027 263 5353.
TĀKAKA Garden Services, for all your lawn and garden needs. Ph 027 525 8006 or 525 8806.
TILER. Professional wall and floor tiling and design. Wayne Robinson Tiling. Ph 027 576 1620.
TOP soil, fertile, good for gardens. Ph 027 391 1626.
MACADAMIA nuts, in shell, $10/kg. Ph Peter 027 474 1696.
BICYCLE, women's light Mongoose Pro with extras, $150. Ph 525 8874.
AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.
HAY, shed stored, free delivery 20 or more. Ph 027 391 1626. FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348.
PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia
CREATIVE couple with local roots back in the Bay looking for long-term rental, something private and peaceful, to be closer to family. Gainfully employed, respectful, quiet. Anything and everything considered. If you have leads or leases, please ph Nicholas 525 8616.
PROPERTY AVAILABLE / Rawa watea
ONEKAKA, large self-contained loft art studio unit, open plan, suit couple or single person. Available long term, $300/week. sjben@outlook.com
SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
TG Couriers is looking for an experienced driver, with good knowledge of Golden Bay and Nelson area. Flexible working days and hours. Clean driving and drug records only. Please contact Simon at TG Couriers, 027 717 7188.
Arts administrator contract
The key role of this position is to provide administration support to the Golden Bay Community Arts Council including:
• providing secretarial support for the GBCAC board’s monthly meetings,
• responding to arts council email correspondence,
• supporting the arts worker including managing social media, website posts and comms,
• and preparing written content for the website. The contract between the parties will be for 12 months, subject to renewal.
For a full job description email: info@gbarts.org.nz Deadline for applications Friday 20 September.
Cleaner Position:
Central Takaka School is looking for a new cleaner. Two hours per day, five days a week during term time with extra hours in the holidays.
Job package available from the school office or online at https://www.centraltakaka.school.nz/vacancy
We pay the living wage. Applications close on the 17th of September. Please phone the school office with any enquiries 035259200.
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē
ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 10am-4pm. www. anatokisalmon.co.nz
COLLINGWOOD TAVERN. Open 7 days, 11am till late. Catering and large group bookings available. Ph 524 8160.
COURTHOUSE CAFÉ, Collingwood. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm. Saturday evening is dine-in curry night, 5pm-8pm. Ph 524 8194.
COURTYARD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open 7 days, 7am-5pm. Also, bookings for dinner. Ph 525 8681.
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
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, 8 and 22 September; traditional services (with a speaker) held on alternate fortnights, 1, 15 and 29 September.
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, including communion, with Rev Ian Smith.
Kahurangi Christian Church
Sunday 8 September 10:30am, Onekaka Community Hall Includes Kids Zone
WANTED / Hiahia
GOLDEN Bay A&P Show wants your old unloved pedal toy tractors, trucks and cars for our future farmers entertainment event at the next show, January 2025. Please ph Bill Callwood 021 556 806.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
BADMINTON, REC PARK CENTRE, 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
GOLDEN BAY FOOTBALL CLUB PRIZE GIVING DAY. Little Kicks 10-11am; Junior and Youth 11am-12.30pm at Rec Centre; Seniors 3-4.30pm at Mussel Inn.
BOARD GAMING AT ONEKAKA HALL, 12.30pm to 5pm. All ages welcome. See the Facebook group "Board Gaming in Golden Bay", or ph Karen 022 655 9725.
TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
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 11 SEPTEMBER
OPEN MIC AT ESSENCE OF AROHA AHORA, 5.30-10pm. Come along, bring friends, have a go, cheer each other on, enjoy! 90 Commercial St, Tākaka.Ph 027 231 7447, 525 6111. O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
DAYTIME BADMINTON, Rec Park Centre, 9-11am. All welcome. Ph Kerry 027 525 7007.
GOLDEN BAY SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING will be held at 2pm. Speaker Mr Andrew Tait.
LATER EVENTS
MIHIHEA SINGING PERFORMANCE EVENING: Saturday 14 S eptember, 7pm onwards. Amazing voice, covers and her own songs! Koha appreciated. ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka.
Friday 6th september 4:00 Monsters, Inc (G) 7:30 The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan (M) (subtitles) Final saturday 7th 4:00 The Taste of Things (PG) (subtitles) Final 7:30 We Were Dangerous (M) Final sunday 8th 3:00 Apocalypse Now (1979) (R16) Final Classic Cinema 7:30 Kinds of Kindness (R16) Final Wednesday 11th 5:30 It Ends With Us (M)
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Every Monday night at 7pm: SINGALONG ‘ROUND THE PIANO with Craig Denham. All welcome.
Sat 7th ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE - world music meets Celtic spirit. 7.30pm, $15 door.
Thu 12th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 14th SONGWARE - Deep folk/dark country! 7.30pm, $15 door.
Thu 19th ACID ON THE MICROPHONE – stories, poems and songs. 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sat 21st SPRING EQUINOX CELEBRATION with alenJahJah en de eaggerlings + IRIE VIBES. Koha!
Thu 26th QUIZ - 7.30pm. All welcome.
Sun 29th MEL PARSONS - The Regional Sabotage tour. $50 tickets @ Plus1 (or Eventfinda) For more details see www.musselinn.co.nz
Pohara Hall
Twilight Market
Friday 11th October 5pm - 7pm
This is a great indoor event with something for everyone Will go ahead rain or shine Taking site bookings at $10 per site 0272639220 - poharahall@gmail.com
Golden Bay Swimming Inc. Registrations are Open for Children and Youth 2024/2025 Swim Season starts Monday 14th October 2024
All CHILDREN & YOUTH SWIMMERS MUST REGISTER THEIR INTEREST at: www.goldenbayswimming.nz/register
Swim Assessments will be held on 24 and 25 September 2024. All interested CHILDREN & YOUTH MUST REGISTER ONLINE PRIOR TO BEING ASSESSED. SWIM ASSESSMENTS ARE FOR PRE-REGISTERED CHILDREN & YOUTH ONLY, NO DROP-INS, PLEASE RESPECT THIS PROCESS. If you have more than one swimmer, please register them all at once for the discount to be applied.
If you need help with registering or logging in, please email gbswimming@gmail.com
SPRING FIRST
Library car park
LAST MONTHLY WINTER MARKET FOR 2024 7 September Then back to weekly from 5 October 2024
Valid from Friday 6 until Tuesday 10 September
Friday: Westerlies tending northwest later. A few showers developing over Kahurangi and cloudy at times elsewhere
Saturday: Strong northwesterlies tending westerly from midday. Rain at first easing to showers and these becoming confined to western areas in the afternoon
Sunday: Southwesterlies easing and tending westerly. A few showers developing in the west, fine and cloudy intervals elsewhere
Monday: Northerlies developing. Cloud increasing with outbreaks of rain from afternoon
Tuesday: Westerlies becoming strong and tending cold southwest. Showers over the western mountains turning to snow. Only isolated showers elsewhere
Book Launch at Tinkys Tavern
Saturday 21st September
Starting 1.30pm Power point presentation starting at 2pm
Please RSVP to: jandjcooper@gmail com with name and numbers attending by Saturday 14th September
Roots Gig Guide
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