Unseasonable cold, wet conditions failed to cool enthusiasm for last Sunday’s Tata Swim. This year’s event, jointly organised and run by Golden Bay Swimming and Nelson Triathlon & Multisport Club, attracted a total of 115 entries across a wide age range – from nineyear-old Mazzy Evans to active octogenarian Ralph Heztel. Amongst the other participants was legendary Paralympian swimmer Dame Sophie Pascoe who has frequently holidayed in the Bay. In terms of gender split, women and girls outnumbered men and boys by 66 to 49. But apart from the official timers, no-one was too bothered about the numbers –everyone was just there to enjoy the challenge, competition and community spirit.
Not many were enjoying the steady rain and 14-degree temperature, as they waited for the 10am start though; wetsuit-clad swimmers huddled under temporary gazebos set up on the beach a few metres from the water’s edge.
With 10 minutes to go, president of Nelson Triathlon & Multiport Club Brendon Crequer gave a short race briefing, pointing out the buoys marking the long (1200m) and short (600m) courses and outlining safety protocols. First to get going were the 86 who had chosen to tackle the long course. Making a big splash as they ran and dived into the water, the swimmers quickly got into their freestyle strokes and headed off towards the first waypoint. Viewed from the shore, the flat, grey surface merged with the leaden sky – the only dash of colour on the seascape being the small dots of brightly-coloured swim caps and the orange and yellow marker buoys. As the swimmers retreated offshore the water enveloping them appeared to boil with the chaotic splashing from scores of arms and legs.
A few minutes later the shorter field got underway in their 600m swim, leaving the spectators watching and waiting. But they didn’t have to wait too long before the leaders
of the long race returned to shore. At the head of the field, and arguably the pre-race favourite, Hayden Squance romped home in a time of 16 minutes and 25.9 seconds, just under a minute ahead of Fraser Hill. Hot on the men’s aquatic heels was 14-year-old Nia Linyard, who came in with a time of 17:22.7.
The winner is no newcomer to the Tata Swim. “I’ve been coming for a few years,” said Hayden. ”I’ve won it a few times.”
In the 600m race Emma Vaile swam a winning time of 11:19.6, followed by Tenger Batkhuu (13:24.4) and Victoria Lettink (13:33.6).
As each of the 115 swimmers emerged from the water and made their way to the finish, they were cheered and applauded by the crowd of landlubbers. Although apparently relieved to have completed the course, a number of swimmers commented that the sea temperature of 18 degrees meant it was “nicer in the water”.
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In just over a week’s time, thousands of people from across the region will flock to Golden Bay for the annual A&P Show. The traditional event has been a fixture in Golden Bay’s summer calendar for almost 130 years and continues to bring town and country together for a day filled with connections, conversations and fun. From 8am Saturday 18 January, showgoers will be able to enjoy horse and pony events and get up close to potential prizewinning sheep, cattle, goats and poultry. Throughout the day, sheep shearers and wood choppers will put on a display of skill and strength as they battle for honours, while in the Booth, a more sedate display of veggies, flowers, crafts and baking will showcase the best of the Bay.
The entertainment line-up includes live music, the Tākaka Mounted Rifles, Sturgeon Amusements, a “Fun Farmyard” for kids of all ages and, of course, the Grand Parade. Tickets, information
Early bird tickets are $15 each from NBS Tākaka and PGG Wrightson Tākaka, or online at: https://showday.online/show/ goldenbay. Tickets on the day are $20 at the gate (EFTPOS payment accepted). Entry for children under 15 is free. Gates open from 8am with free parking via Dodsons Road.
For more information, contact show administrator Anita Hutchison on 027 263 9220 or email goldenbayshow@gmail.com Alternatively, visit Showday online, check the Golden Bay A&P Show Facebook page, or go to: goldenbayshow.co.nz
Golden Bay A&P Show
Participants make a splash at the start of Tata Swim's 1200m race last Sunday morning. Photo: Jo Richards.
Nothing commonplace about community hub
From the earliest days of the Tākaka cohousing project, a lot of interest has been generated regarding the announced “Common House” a communal gathering place and dining hall and hub for the new community.
Although the slab for this much-anticipated structure was laid in 2022, economic factors meant that vertical construction didn’t commence until August 2023. A further year’s construction by Elemental Design & Build led to completion last September.
The cohousing community had their own ceremony in October, including a dawn blessing with mana whenua, and then a settling in period. But last Sunday the doors were opened to the public for the first time.
The unseasonably chilly weather at least provided an excuse to light the fire nestled in the cosy seated area, creating a literally warm and welcoming ambience.
Residents and visitors mingled and enjoyed a hot drink while admiring the dramatic angles, generous natural light and careful planning evident in the finished building.
The two storey structure is constructed from locally sourced, traditionally framed timber and walled with lime plastered hempcrete, all non-toxic and natural, sustainable materials as stipulated by the cohousing project.
Elemental Design and Build’s Master Builder Graeme Scott used cypress logs (from Onekakā) to create the post and beam frame and external boards. The internal flooring, skirting and architraves has been crafted from eucalyptus timber from Riwaka.
Tane Woodland of Kohu Hemp was on hand to describe the benefits of the hempcrete material used for the walls.
“It has amazing insulation properties because of all the air capillaries within the fibre. This allows water vapour to go through the material, meaning that it reduces condensation in a room.”
Tane explains that the material’s thermal mass absorbs and stores heat energy, while the matrix structure of the hemp fibres also provides good resilience against earthquakes. Additionally, tests have shown hempcrete is up to 80 per cent lighter than concrete but also three times more resistant to cracking.
Simone Woodland, cohousing project coordinator and architectural designer of the building, was very pleased with the event. “Despite being such a cold and wet day, it felt so good to open the doors of the Common House to the public
sustainable
– there’s been so much interest in this building as our project has progressed. It was great to see so many of the people in attendance who have been supporting our journey through
ALISTAIR HUGHES
Built from locally sourced timbers and a revolutionary hempcrete process, the Tākaka cohousing project Common House is an entirely
build.
the years. We wanted to give people the chance to connect with this beautiful space and learn about the vision and natural construction that has created it."
Residents and visitors admire the interior architecture of the Tākaka cohousing project Common House.
Kohu Hemp founder Tane Fitzgerald with a sample of the hempcrete he used to construct the walls of the Tākaka cohousing project Common House. Photos: Alistair Hughes.
Applying skincare, naturally
Enthusiastic producer of Pachamama Eco Skin Care products, Jéssica Bascuñán Tapia is all about making Golden Bay proud. According to the Aymara natives of the Andes Altiplano region, Pachamama (Mother Earth) is the goddess-mother of life, fertility, abundance, a provider of food and natural resources.
Jéssica sources Ingredients from all over New Zealand including herbs she and husband Jorge grow in Rockville, where the family live and Jorge is a farm worker. Carrots from Kokalito organics and avocados from Rototai also feature in her range.
“I'm proud to be working with local businesses and put value on their work. My label and signs have the background of one of Rachel Rabbit's scarves and all are printed in Unlimited Copies,” said Jéssica.
In her homeland of Chile, Jéssica studied to become a food quality control technician before working for a large chocolate company. Finding the big industrial scene out of sync with her nature, she left to try her hand at other jobs before studying primary teaching, where she found her confidence and her “Self”.
Also harbouring a love for ecology, while teaching Jéssica
took up selling natural products for a big company, where she learned about textures of cosmetics. She then had her son, Anku, and left the company with the intention of creating her own products.
When the family immigrated to New Zealand, Jorge secured farm work in Ashburton, where Jéssica found herself isolated with a young son in a little house. “It was a very hard time,” she said. She spent that time researching to find the best formula for each skin type using scientifically proven natural ingredients. Sourcing good packaging was also important. Her initial product was a hand cream, the logo inspired from a drawing by five-year-old Anku. Since then both logo and labels have evolved.
Moving to Golden Bay has been a source of inspiration to Jéssica, who immediately aspired to becoming part of the Village Market. Now she, Jorge and Anku can be found selling her Pachamama products there most Saturdays. During the busy season Jéssica also runs a pop-up stall a couple of days per week outside the Collingwood Memorial Hall. Other outlets are El Gecko in Tākaka and The Langford Store in Bainham.
Future goals are growing her business and giving her best to more people, “I think they deserve good products,” says Jéssica. 8am – 8pm
RONNIE SHORT
Pachamama Eco Skin Care stall at the Village Market featuring Jorge (seated left), husband of Jéssica Bascuñán Tapia, with their son, Anku. Photo: Ronnie Short.
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"Insidious" Regulatory Standards Bill
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You may have missed hearing about this insidious bill. It is aiming for a similar result as the Treaty Principles Bill that so many Kiwis have already opposed, but is being kept (deliberately?) low key. If passed, the RSB would put business profits before environmental protection, make the wealthy wealthier at the expense of the rest of us, and also make it very difficult for future governments to make any changes to its provisions.
There is useful information, as well as guidance on how to make a submission, on the E-Tangata website.
You can have your say on the proposed bill via the Ministry of Regulation website. But be quick: submissions close on 13 January – just days away! Your submission doesn’t have to be long. Just say what worries you about the bill. The easiest way is to email your submission to RSBconsultation@regulation. govt.nz
Graeme Wells
High cost of bills
I was dismayed but not surprised to see that submissions to the ACT Party’s Treaty Principles Bill (TPB) were due on 7 January – while people are on holiday. Let’s hope that backfires on ACT. Some of us are vigilant and have taken the time to have our voices heard. We are still living in a democracy, but it is fragile. I am observing a global trend, led by prominent billionaires, to spread neo-liberal “freedoms”. The TPB endeavours to suppress safeguards and rights for all New Zealanders in favour of corporate rights and greed – as does the Regulatory Standards Bill, on which feedback is due on 13 January. Don’t sit back, there are very real dangers ahead to our societal fabric and cohesion should the ideology of libertarianism become the basis of New Zealand society.
Rosemary Callaghan Bills threaten democracy
New Zealand has a relatively safe and stable community compared to the more negative economically and socially disruptive situation apparent in the United States. The ACT Party’s Treaty Principles Bill (TPB) and Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) will, if passed into law, replicate the evident dysfunction in the US. The ACT Party appears to be an affiliate of the big
oil, tobacco and US billionaire-funded Atlas Network. Atlas promotes their billionaire greed with empty “equal rights” slogans. This hides their wish to impose their narrow, selfserving economic agenda over our existing democratic rights, law and cultural and environmental protections. We need to resist these devious and divisive attacks on our democracy. Mike Cunliffe In AI we trust?
Some people appear to doubt the validity of answers provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI). If artificial intelligence is not completely reliable, we should all be very concerned. It seems that the functioning of human society is already heavily dependent on AI. Between 30-40 per cent of the systems that govern modern life are already controlled or influenced by AI and automation.
Some examples of systems that would fail or be severely impaired without AI include air traffic control, weather forecasting, power grids, E-commerce and online shopping, healthcare, logistics and supply chain management, cybersecurity, smart homes, cities and autonomous vehicles.
Those are just a few examples of systems that now depend on AI and the list is growing as AI technology continues to advance and permeate various aspects of modern life.
These examples indicate the reliance we have on AI in many critical aspects of our lives. AI’s judgment must be accurate and trustworthy, if not, then looking at that list, we’re in big trouble.
Bruce Collings
Banking on net zero
Described as one of the biggest financial and ideological blunders in a generation, Bloomberg reported last week that Morgan Stanley is the latest Wall Street firm to abandon the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a group of banks worldwide that push climate initiatives. Morgan Stanley's exit comes after Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs left NZBA early last month and Reuters reported on New Year’s Eve that Citigroup and Bank of America have also quit. According to Bloomberg, the NZBA coordinates its work with the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero which is backed by the United Nations. On 23 October The New York Post reported World Bank bureaucrats as losing/ misplacing 24 to 41 billion US dollars in funds fighting climate
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change... a pity that the Government and Federated Farmers wouldn't twig to this.
Peter Coughlan Treaty versions
Robert Jenkin (GBW, 29/11) asks if I am aware that there are two versions of the treaty. How could I not be? It is trumpeted from the rooftops. It is the mainstay of the whole argument of Māori and their sympathisers. But is “versions” the right word? Surely what is meant is “translations”.
What on earth would be the use of a treaty or an agreement of any kind with two versions? To believe that one would have to believe that the framers and the signatories were particularly stupid and, contrary to ubiquitous evolutionary thought, people 180 years ago were not stupid. Conversely we, 180 years later, are not particularly clever.
In this current debate the “two versions” claim is of great importance as it allows the treaty to say what one wants it to say.
Māori have exceedingly long memories and they're not letting things go. The irony though is that they expend much effort remembering the negative aspects of colonialism and very little effort remembering its massive benefits. Nor indeed do they remember the negative aspects of their own preEuropean culture.
The treaty was framed in a Christian ambiance, one of the main tenets of which is the concept of forgiveness. We need to return. [Abridged]
Larry Petterson
Welcome to 2025
What a powerful wero/karanga/pōwhiri last Monday’s storm offered our visitors, come to celebrate together in the mountains and valleys of Mohua. One to remember! May 2025 bring less suffering and more joy to all creatures, peace within, between and around us.
Sage Forest
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POWER TOOLS – still no room for display, but ALL tools available for order – just ask staff.
TRADE – full steam ahead as usual. Storage the only issue but everyone is organised which helps keep things running smoothly.
TIMBER YARD – always constant moving and pulling of orders. Never a quiet moment out there.
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Local artist Lil Hambrook's new exhibition, Cymatics, has just opened at the Old Post Office on Tākaka's Commercial Street, and it is a must-see for anyone fascinated by the interplay of light through water. Running until the end of January, this unique show features works inspired by the effects sound vibrations have on matter – specifically water, sand, and the elements of Golden Bay.
“I’m fascinated by the vibrations and echoes of the environment – especially the ones I experience out at Farewell Spit,” says Lil. “The tide is constantly coming in and out, the wind whips through the sand… all of this energy creates a soundscape that resonates deeply with me.”
The Cymatics exhibition includes a number of pieces from Hambrook’s ongoing Waikoropupū Springs series. These watercolours, which depict the glowing clarity of the spring waters, have been carefully selected from a collection of 28 works, with just 12 on display. Lil notes that while the space isn’t large, it’s intimate, allowing each piece to shine individually.
“The colours at Pupu Springs are just astonishing,” she explains. “There’s no muted hues – everything is vibrant, caused by the oxygen bubbling through the sand, the result of plant photosynthesis underwater. Those bubbles dance. The clarity of the water, 76 to 80 metres deep, amplifies the colours in a way that is almost otherworldly.”
Since starting the Waikoropupū series in 2019, Lil has
spent countless hours at the springs, sketching, taking photographs, and studying the light in all weather conditions. Her paintings are full of energy, inspired by the ever-changing landscape she’s come to love. “I always feel like I’m tapping into something bigger than myself when I paint,” Lil adds. “It’s a bliss state for me, where every new day brings a new element of colour to explore. It’s a challenge to know when to stop.”
In a shift from her previous works, Lil has chosen to work exclusively with watercolours for this series. While she used watercolours in the past for quick sketches, this is her first full collection using the medium for finished pieces. “It makes perfect sense to use watercolours for these works,” she says. “The subject matter – the flowing, mellifluous nature of water – matches the fluidity of the medium.”
A professional etcher by trade, Lil is also in the process of establishing a full-service print shop in Golden Bay, where she plans to continue creating and sharing her art. This is her first exhibition in the Bay, and her passion for her craft is evident in every brushstroke.
“I hope people come and just absorb the art,” Lil says. “It’s not about what they see specifically; it’s about the feeling the pieces evoke – the energy, the colour, the sound.”
The exhibition is open now until 31 January at the Old Post Office, next to the museum. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or someone new to Lil's work, this is an exhibition that invites you to experience Golden Bay in a whole new way.
ROSA VOLZ
A professional etcher by trade, Lil Hambrook has her first art exhibition at the Old Post Office on Commercial Street. Photo: Rosa Volz.
GB singers to tune up at choral camp
Choristers from all over the country will descend on Teapot Valley in January for a concentrated week of classical choral music, but their public performance of Haydn’s “The Creation”, held at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts on Sunday 19 January at 2pm, will be Teapot Summer School’s last hurrah.
Judy Bellingham, one of New Zealand’s top vocal clinicians, and chair of the school’s trust acknowledges the Teapot Summer School has played an important part in many singers’ lives but, as numbers of attendees dropped, the school’s closure became inevitable.
“Singers in New Zealand who want to perform significant choral works have many more opportunities now than they had several decades ago, “she says.
The Teapot Summer School was originally part of the New Zealand Combined Choir and Orchestra Trust established by Carl Browning, who settled in Nelson after helping to establish the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. In 2001, Carl set up a summer residential choral school at the Teapot Valley Christian Camp, which grew into the Teapot Summer School.
The camp’s tranquil environment was perfect for choristers who rehearsed up to six hours a day before a public performance. Well-known choral conductor Sir David Willcocks, a luminary of the British choral scene, conducted the first six Teapot Summer Schools. Subsequent conductors included Brian Kay, a founding member of the King’s Singers, Ben Parry, conductor of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, and more recently, (for the eighth and last time), Ebbe Munk from Denmark, formerly director of the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir.
“I am particularly grateful to my fellow Dane, Inga Lane, well known in Nelson and for many years essential to the Teapot Summer School’s success, who introduced me to the Teapot Summer School,” says Ebbe.
The final Teapot Summer School performance will be accompanied by the New Zealand String Quartet and Nelson musicians, Clare Monti, Anna Maitland, Saul Gibney and Raffaele Bandoli. Soloists are soprano Rebecca Ryan, baritone Moses Mackay (of Sol3 Mio fame and a Teapot alumnus), and Theo Moolenaar (tenor). Eighty-six singers from all over New Zealand will form the choir.
GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS
The Golden Bay singers who will be attending the Teapot Summer School choral camp (absent: Angela Pack). Photo: Supplied.
The unique history of the oldest shop in town
Number 11 Commercial Street was the oldest business establishment in Tākaka’s main street until the Quiet Revolution Cycle Shop closed its doors in 2023, to move to alternative premises across the road. Through many changes of ownership over 160 years it has accumulated a historically unique character. Unable to be renovated, its sad demise is inevitable. Built in the early 1860s by publican Henry Abbott, it first became a bustling, two-storey general hardware merchants and stock agency, selling anything and everything to service the growing settlement. In 1879 Mr Abbott made a young Hugh Page his store assistant, and 20 years later when Hugh and business partner Mr Spurge purchased the store, it became “Page and Spurge”. It continued to sell a vast range of farming and domestic settler goods, later expanding to include the trading of horses. When Mr Spurge went home to the old country, Hugh bought out his share and continued to run the business until he died.
In 1902, the shop was damaged when fire swept up Commercial Street, completely destroying Abbott’s Inn on the Junction Hotel site next door, which had also been owned by Henry Abbott. Two years later, the swollen river flooded much of the main street and seeped into the shop, water-logging its contents. Hugh Page bought his partners share of the business in 1906 and prior to WWII it became Miller’s Clothing. During the 1940s it housed the Tākaka Cycle Works, established by two returned servicemen: radio technician Jack Boyer and Ken Hooker, the latter also repairing bicycles. A partitioned area was later leased to jeweller/watch maker Jock Hardwick.
Jim Bickley worked at the service station next door and bought the shop and house behind it when his boss WS Birdsall died. Jim married Pat, the daughter of local resident, and leader of Social Credit, Presley Matthews, who had worked in broadcasting in Auckland and had often been called on by Jack Boyer when he was stuck on a radio repair. In 1948 Presley and his wife Tui bought the company and established Golden Bay Services in the shop.
During this period, it became a Fisher and Paykel agency, selling washing machines and refrigerators. With the advent of black and white television, radio technician Presley instigated this new technology in Golden Bay, remembered by Jim Bickley as the “heady days” of early TV. Jim lived behind the store and also remembered digging bullock shoes out of the garden, left there from days of old when bullocks, rather than horses, carted the logs to the sawmill.
Martin and Marie Langley came to Golden Bay in 1986 to teach at Collingwood Area School. When Golden Bay Mechanical advertised selling off the bike part of their business in 1995, Martin “jumped in”, operating from the front of that building for three years before moving into Jim’s shop next door. Renamed The Quiet Revolution, the Langley’s added their own touch to the building’s character over the next 19 years. Marie explained that the building was constructed at the level of the highest stump on the site, the floor far above that of other neighbouring buildings. When another big flood came through Tākaka in 1983, the floodwater reached only to
the top step, the only building in town not inundated. But the piles sank, leaving the whole floor balancing wonkily on that long-lasting tōtara stump.
Built from locally-milled timber, this building is a true relic of early colonial times with its wide mataī floorboards and handmade, square topped nails. It brimmed with character right to the end, festooned with colourful touches from artist
Dean Raybould and biking culture quotes, starlings nesting in the roof and walls and the attic still holding the last of Jack Boyer’s old valve radios. Many of these relics have only recently been removed and taken away by enthusiasts.
The demise of this classic old Victorian shop, with Golden Bay’s longest history of main street commerce, marks the end of an era.
ANITA PETERS
When Hugh Page and business partner Mr Spurge purchased Henry Abbott's shop it became Page & Spurge. Photo: Supplied.
Henry Abbott’s store was built in the early 1860s. Photo: Supplied.
Some of the old valve radios that recently came down from the loft hark back in time to when radio technician Jack Boyer and Ken Hooker co-owned The Tākaka Cycle Works. Photo: Anita Peters.
It is often said that “one should suffer for one’s art” and There’s Still Tomorrow director, co-writer and lead actor Paola Cortellesi certainly does in her depiction of abused housewife Delia in post-war Italy. But don’t think that this hugely acclaimed black and white film is devoid of hope, or even laughter.
Cortellesi is renowned for her comedy roles in Italy and this film does have some outstanding moments of unexpected humour, leading to it being dubbed a “tragicomedy” by many reviewers.
Delia is trapped in a marriage with the violent Ivano, attempting to run a household with two out-of-control young sons who mimic their father’s behaviour, a sullen teenage daughter, Marcella, (Romana Maggiora Vergano), and Ivano’s demanding, bedridden father Ottorino whose appalling attitudes make it clear that the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree.
However, Delia’s fortitude and sunny disposition attracts many friends, including a car mechanic called Nino who has always held a candle for her.
One of Cortellesi’s greatest directorial moments comes when Delia and Nino share a long moment of romantic tension which seems certain to lead to a forbidden kiss. But instead she produces a bar of American chocolate, (gifted to her by an US soldier), and they share it together with something akin to erotic ecstasy as the camera spins slowly around them.
But even this is subverted when they both break into longing smiles, their chocolate smeared teeth instantly turning the beautiful encounter into hilarious farce.
Nino wants Delia to leave Rome with him, and even her own daughter constantly questions why she won’t walk away from her dangerous husband. Marcella develops contempt for her mother’s inability to act, not realising that she and her brothers are probably the very reason that Delia can’t leave. When the younger woman becomes engaged, Delia is quick to notice that Marcella is at risk of falling into the same pattern, as her fiancé begins to show signs of brutal possessiveness. Delia decides that although it may be to late to save herself, she can break the cycle for her own daughter.
Her method for striking back against male oppression is unexpected, uplifting and entirely historically accurate, coinciding as it does with the granting of the Italian women’s vote in 1946.
The choice to film in beautiful black and white is offset with a surprisingly appropriate modern soundtrack, another example of this film’s ability to constantly surprise by not taking the expected route.
This is a wise approach in one scene of domestic violence, which might otherwise be unbearable to watch but is instead staged as a choreographed dance. Delia’s bruises appear and then magically vanish in a literal depiction of the invisibility of household abuse and the unseen deeper wounds inflicted. It doesn’t make the incident any less horrifying, but does enable a viewer to confront and engage with it in a different way.
A supporting cast of hard-bitten but good-hearted characters make Delia’s life bearable, her fiercely staunch female friends making us ponder why women’s equality, (or even rule), didn’t happen a lot sooner.
The ultimate directorial sleight of hand is pulled at the very end, when we are convinced that Delia has chosen one kind of escape for herself, when it actually turns out to be something else entirely. But her journey to emancipation has finally begun.
There’s Still Tomorrow has become one of the highest grossing films in its native land, eclipsing Barbie and Oppenheimer in the year of its domestic release. This in itself is encouraging, showing that a difficult subject has been made not only accessible, but also presented as a brilliant piece of film-making.
For younger viewers, (and their parents), the hugely popular Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Paddington in Peru all continue this weekend.
Screening Schedule - 10 January to 2 February
Fri 10 4:00
Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) 8:00 Kraven the Hunter (R16)
Sat 11 4:00 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (PG) Final 8:00 Paddington in Peru (PG)
Sun 12 4:00 There's Still Tomorrow (M) (subtitles) Final 8:00 Better Man (R13)
Wed 15 5:30 Moana 2 (PG) Extra Screening
Thu 16 8:00 Climbing Film Tour 2024 $22/$18 Once Only
Fri 17 4:00 Paddington in Peru (PG) Final
8:00 Nosferatu (R16)
Sat 18 4:00 The Room Next Door (M)
8:00 Better Man (R13)
Sun 19 2:00 Royal Ballet: Cinderella (M)
8:00 Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
Wed 22 5:30 Monster Summer (PG)
Thu 23 8:00 Nosferatu (R16) Final
Fri 24 4:00 Moana 2 (PG) Final
8:00 Kraven the Hunter (R16) Final
Sat 25 4:00 Better Man (R13) Final
7:00 The Brutalist (R16) Note Earlier Start
Sun 26 4:00 Conclave (M) 8:00 The Room Next Door (M) Final
Wed 29 5:30 Wilding (E)
Thu 30 8:00 Conclave (M) Final
Fri 31 4:00 Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) Final 8:00 Monster Summer (PG) Final
Sat 1 3:00 The Brutalist (R16) Note Earlier Start 8:00 Maria (M)
Sun 2 4:00 NT Live: Prima Facie
Movie Descriptions
CLIMBING FILM TOUR 2024 (E) Documentary 2hrs
Back for its 5th season with a selection of short films about climbing, high lining, mountaineering, and other vertical activities, celebrating the global climbing community.
MARIA (M) Drama/True Story/Music 2hr
Angelina Jolie plays Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, in this endof-life biographical drama recounting her final days in 1970s Paris.
NT LIVE: PRIMA FACIE (R16) Recorded Live Theatre 1hr50m
Tessa is a young barrister, defending, cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
ROYAL BALLET: CINDERELLA (M) 3hrs15m
Stuck at home & put to work by her spoiled step-sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out.
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR (M) Drama 1hr45m
Ingrid & Martha were close friends in their youth. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter. After years of being out of touch, they meet again.
CONCLAVE (M) Drama/Thriller 2hrs
Following one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events - selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.
When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah & his friend’s team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.
NOSFERATU (R16) Horror 2hr15m
In this gothic vampire tale, the story follows the obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany & the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her.
THE BRUTALIST (R16) Drama/True Story 3hrs30m
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work & his marriage to his wife, after being forced apart during wartime by shifting borders and regimes.
WILDING (E) Documentary 1hr20m
The incredible story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing 400 yr estate, daring to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature setting the land back to the wild.
ALISTAIR HUGHES
Recorded Live Performance
RAINFALL FIGURES FOR 2024
(2023: 144)
Glenview Road Heaviest fall 9 June, 93mm
Hamama
Total rain days: 118 (2023: 162) Heaviest fall 10 June, 175mm
Kaihoka Heaviest fall 22 June, 53mm
Pohara
Total rain days: 90 Wettest days 22 June, 72mm and 31 August with 71mm
Puramahoi
Heaviest fall 25 October, 106mm
is well below yearly
of 2000mm
Te Hapu
Total rain days: 137 Heaviest fall 22 June with 56mm. March, April, May 194mm, about 50% of normal
A sincere thank you to all of our rainfall figure “reporters” who send us the stats each month. We really appreciate it. - Ed
The winner of a Village Theatre family pass (two adults plus two children)
Tim Perring
TĀKAKA
CROSSWORD 297
The winners of the December crossword competition are Ralph and Sally Douglas Congratulations, your prize is at Paper Plus Tākaka.
1. In what year was Tākaka's Village Theatre established? 1987
2. Which character will be the main subject of a new Lord of the Rings film due out in 2026? Gollum
3. What’s the latest title in the Mad Max series? Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
4. Which actor plays The Fall Guy? Ryan Gosling
5. At what festival is the Golden Nikau awarded? The Allshorts Festival
6. Which actor played Lee Smith in Civil War? Kirsten Dunst
7. What award was bestowed on Meryl Streep at Cannes Film Festival? Honorary Palm d’Or
8. In which classic 1940s film screened at the Village Theatre do the main characters part on a railway platform? Brief Encounter
9. Which two actors get blown around while chasing tornadoes?
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell in Twisters
10. What is the current price of children’s (age 5-15) ticket for the Village Theatre? $10
11. Why did the voice of Darth Vader fall silent? James Earle Jones who voiced the character died
12. What was the title of Woody Allen’s 50th film? Coup de Chance
13. In what decade was the film We Were Dangerous set? The 1950s
14. Which Kiwi actor made their directorial debut with a documentary film? Lucy Lawless
15. Which NZ 1994 classic movie celebrated its 30th anniversary with a screening at NZIFF? Heavenly Creatures
16. Which film surpassed The Lion King to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time? Inside Out 2
17. Who was the subject of a Super/Man documentary? Christopher Reeve
18. In what film does “Paddy” Finucane take to the skies? The Shamrock Spitfire
19. Where is Michael Bond’s ursine creation having new adventures? Peru
20. What is the first film scheduled to screen at the Village Theatre in 2025? Moana 2
Woodchopping in the Sounds
SUBMITTED
The Hopai Bay Sports Day took place last weekend in the outer Marlborough Sounds. It is a great day out with lots of boats converging on Hopai with competitors to compete in the various sports events that range from boat racing and biathlons through to egg-and-spoon races.
The axemen who arrived en masse on the mail boat, included Serena and Dave Gowland from Golden Bay. Dave had a good day out winning the Emerson-Mason Memorial Trophy for the underhand and then finishing second by half a blow to Finn Sloan in the standing final. As a result, Dave also won the Barchello Cup for the most points.
What turned out to be the toughest event for the woodchoppers was retaining the men's tug-of-war title.
The first race was against Te Anamahunga who were very evenly matched with the axemen, with the rope not budging for the first minute of the contest before the superior fitness of the axemen told and they inched their way to a win. Te Anamahunga didn't recover in time for the second race and the axemen won a bit more convincingly and moved to the next round.
The axemen eventually made it to the final which was against a team called Blackjack who won the first race after a mammoth battle, but it took so much out of them that the axemen came back to win the next two races and retain the Johns Brothers Trophy.
WINNER
The winner of a double pass to see Young Moon at the Mussel Inn on Saturday 25 January:
Alexis Bourgeois
Dux's appetite for culinary career
Nora Becker earned the Dux award at Collingwood Area School for 2024, winning awards in mathematics, science, statistics, chemistry, biology and contribution to Māori culture in school. As a head student, Nora contributed much to the school during the year, coaching younger students in kapa haka and emceeing Lip Sync, to name just two.
“I didn’t plan to go for Dux,” said Nora. “I’m not going to University so it’s not really big for me. But it’s still really cool to see my work pay off.”
Despite that, Nora kept focused on studying and with support from her teachers she managed to attain the highest number of credits in her year group. She acknowledges Lloyd McPherson, (Technology), with whom she created jewellery, Samantha Gaddes, (Chemistry), Miriam Curnow, (Mathematics), and Gary O’Shay, (Biology). “They definitely supported me heaps,” says Nora.
In addition to the Dux cup, Nora received the Lewis Memorial trophy, Te Tai Tapu award, Network Tasman Sir Wallace Rowling Memorial Scholarship of $1000 in recognition of all-round excellence and Network Tasman award.
Initially intending to take a gap year to visit family in Germany, Nora instead decided to undertake a Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts at Otago Polytechnic. Cooking has always been her passion, since making sandpit cakes and playing cafés in early childhood, to creating special occasion cakes for family and friends in more recent years.
She has worked in the kitchen at Zatori, learning plating, conceptualising and tasting the dishes. For the past couple of years she has waitressed at Collingwood’s
Courthouse Café and this season is also assisting in the kitchen.
“I love plating up – making things look good,” she said.
In Dunedin Nora will reside at the student village, where she is very happy to have a studio complete with kitchenette. She is also excited to be going somewhere she has never
been before, with the chance to meet new people.
Regarding the future Nora says, “At the moment my goal is to work in fine dining, I’d love to be able to travel around the world working in different kitchens. Also in a world full of ‘mobile connects’ I’d love to be able to bring friends and families together.”
Collingwood Area School Dux, Nora Becker, with her Dux cup, Lewis Memorial Trophy and Te Tai Tapu Award. Photo: Ronnie Short.
RONNIE SHORT
Collingwood principal retires
CHARLOTTE RICHARDS
A ceremony to mark the retirement of Collingwood Area School’s principal was held in the school hall at the end of last term.
Family, friends and colleagues from across the region gathered in honour of Hugh Gully’s 42 years as a teacher, including 25 years as a principal.
The poroaki began with a formal welcome by the CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, Shane Graham, followed by waiata.
A sequence of personal tributes flowed which built up a picture of Hugh as a caring man with a big heart and a love of cricket and fishing.
Deputy principal Melissa Dixon, who will be acting principal until a new appointment is made, thanked Hugh for his dedication and wished him all the best for the next adventures in his life. She noted the significant challenges Hugh had endured during his five-year tenure, which included the death of a colleague and that of a former student, along with the covid pandemic and a total rebuilding of the school.
Following Melissa’s address, Hugh was presented with an original Robin Slow painting by students Declan Nalder and Oakly Jones.
CAS Board of Trustees (BOT) chair Brendan Richards explained that the school had been in desperate need of an experienced leader and, during unprecedented times, Hugh “had been up for the challenge, to give security and make a difference in our community". Brendon closed by saying that he had great respect for Hugh, both as a person and a leader, and he wished him well in retirement.
Speaking as co-leader of the Golden Bay’s school cluster, principal of Central Tākaka School, Steve McLean praised Hugh for “leaving a legacy of greater connections with other schools within Mohua and even stronger connections to Nelson schools, “ adding that, thanks to Hugh, “Mohua feels a lot less isolated“.
Head student Nora Becker then presented Hugh with a pōhutukawa and a signed cricket bat before student BOT representative Cooper Ricketts presented his retiring principal with a kete made by a student, with fish-related messages from students.
Members of Hugh’s family made personal contributions including his mother Shirley,
who regaled with tales from Hugh’s childhood, revealing that he could be “quite a naughty boy”.
Speaking on behalf of The Ministry of Education for the Nelson-Marlborough region, Jacques Munro commented on how Hugh had both started and finished his career in the area and expressed his “deepest gratitude” as he acknowledged Hugh’s unwavering commitment to both students and staff.
It was then time for the principal to have his say and he began by admitting it was time for him to retire. He acknowledged Collingwood as a special place where, as a family, he had spent much time holidaying.
Reflecting on his three principalships – at Māpua and Nelson intermediate schools and CAS – Hugh said, although they were different in terms of character, culture and location, they all shared the same aspiration – of “creating good humans”.
Hugh extolled the rewards of his profession, saying he was “reminded on a daily basis of what great humans we have, and without question the highlight of our days are the countless interactions with our young people. They are full of creativity, manaakitangi, fun, laughter, mischief and authenticity. What a
joy it is to visit Onetahua [teaching block] beginning in the Year 1-3 area and work my way through to our secondary area. Observing our tamariki at work, and the interactions with them, is something I will miss greatly..."
Regarding highlights of his tenure at CAS, Hugh recalled times spent outdoors with the school’s tamariki. “The day Luca Olney and I spent in my boat supporting Matua Eric [Lander] and the waka as they paddled into the inlet at my house, is right up there. Residential camps to Lake Rotoiti, Te Towaka, Kaihoka, Bridge Valley and Tōtaranui, and seeing our tamariki operating outdoors, is again something to celebrate..."
Hugh said he was looking forward to the next chapter in his life, while acknowledging it would be hard to walk away from CAS, and thanked everyone before paying his own tribute to them. ”It has been an honour serving you.”
Barney Thomas of Manawhenua Ki Mohua and a family friend had the final word, thanking everyone and gifting Hugh a whale bone taonga carved by Brian Flintoff.
As those gathered left the hall a haka was performed by the whole school – an honour Hugh gratefully acknowledged.
Hugh Gully, retiring principal at Collingwood Area School, was presented an original Robin Slow painting at his poroaki last month. Photo: Charlotte Richards.
Your local police are all reeling from the loss of our dear colleague and friend Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Lyn was killed whilst patrolling Nelson City Centre on foot in the early hours of New Year's Day; a 32-year-old male has been arrested and charged.
Lyn was a great supporter of all her staff and Tākaka Station came directly under her supervision on numerous occasions in the last 20 years. She loved the area, often camping at Tōtaranui. She had been an officer for 38 years. A huge thank you for the outpouring of aroha and support at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with her family.
• Golden Bay is humming with visitors. Christmas and New Year celebrations were largely uneventful with revellers being largely well behaved.
With an increase in numbers comes the inevitable increase in calls to service. Mental health services have been busy as have the other emergency services with a number of crashes.
• 2 January: An 18-year-old Christchurch male was charged with assault and disorderly behaviour after getting too intoxicated on New Year's Eve and ending up in Nelson Hospital.
• 3 January: A 20-year-old local female was arrested for assault and possession of cannabis.
• 6 January: was a busy day for Search and Rescue. Four people were in need of rescue at Wharariki after going swimming and being caught in a rip. Please do not swim at Wharariki. If you get pulled out to sea beyond the islands, next landfall is Australia. A 78-year-old Nelson male had two unplanned nights in the Kahurangi National Park near Mt Olympus. He was located by LandSAR teams deployed into the field. Thanks to Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay LandSAR and Matt Gibb from HeliCharter Nelson.
Stay safe out there. Drive to the conditions. Be good.
Whales strand on Farewell Spit
Amost exactly one month after the previous stranding (GBW, 6/12), two small groups of pilot whales beached on Farewell Spit.
On Tuesday morning, five whales, thought to have been recently stranded, were discovered dead on the outer beach of the spit. Later the same day, a group of 10 animals were spotted on the intertidal flats of the inner beach near Triangle Flat.
At first light on Wednesday, two of the whales which had restranded on the overnight low tide were found to have perished leaving eight still alive.
DOC rangers, local volunteers and Project Jonah marine mammal medics were quickly on the scene with buckets and
sheets to help keep the surviving whales cool and prevent skin blistering.
DOC ranger Amanda Harvey explained that, with Wednesday's high tide due around 5pm, it would be "a long day ahead", but nature would be lending a helping hand –something that Project Jonah general manager Daren Grover was grateful for: "Conditions are good for stranded whales, with cool conditions and rain. Not so good for people though."
Also at the spit, Margie Little and Talia Lynch of Manawhenua ki Mohua performed karakia for the dead whales.
In the late afternoon, the rescuers refloated all eight whales and, at the time of going to press, DOC staff were monitoring the group's progress from onboard a boat.
Volunteers keep stranded pilot whales cool at Farewell Spit on Wednesday morning. Photos: Jo Richards.
JO RICHARDS
Kia ora whānau
Tata swimmers brave the cold
Continued from page 1
Motupipi resident Rose Hughes, who came first in the 60-69 category in the 600m race, was clearly happy she had taken the plunge. "I really enjoyed the swim, water conditions were great – weather not so much!" She praised the event saying it was “well organised and, despite conditions, the crowd were so supportive“.
Conscientiously ticking off the returning swimmers’ names and recording their times, Sharon Sellars and Janice Coyle from the Nelson club, ensured that the results were quickly tabulated and all participants were accounted for. “We haven’t lost anyone,” said Janice, after the final swimmer emerged onto the beach at around 10.45am.
Given the conditions, most swimmers didn’t hang around
long – some visited the Goodness2Go coffee cart, others headed straight home. The hardy few who stayed on were rewarded with a chocolate bar grab – providing a muchneeded energy boost at the end of the cold and wet, but most rewarding morning.
For full results go to: nelsontriclub.co.nz
Hayden Squance, winner of the 1200m race.
14-year-old Nia Lynyard came third in the 1200m race.
Official timers, from left, Janice Coyle and Sharon Sellars.
Swimmers enter the water at the start of the 600m race. Photos: Jo Richards.
As the long-course swimmers retreated offshore, the water enveloping them appeared to boil with the chaotic splashing from scores of arms and legs.
RESULTS
GOLF
18 December. Stableford: R Heuvel 44, M Shannon 39, R Young 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 W Rothwell, 4/13 M Shannon, 8/17 G Ryan, 9/18 G Ryan. Best gross: G Ryan 82. 21 December. President's Cup Stableford: R Heuvel 43, M Dixon 36, T Cameron 35. Closest to pin: 3/12 R Heuvel, 4/13 N Moore, 8/17 M Dixon, 9/18 T Cameron. 28 December. Stableford: W Rothwell 39, D Jerram 38, M Dixon 38. Closest to pin: 3/12 P Sim, 4/13 N Moore, 8/17 N Moore, 9/18 R Young. Twos: W Collie, R Young, R Ancell. Happy wanderer: R Ancell. Best gross: N Moore 74. BRIDGE
18 December. Summer Pairs Session 3. L Roberts/P Smith 60%; A Gray/R Smith 57.50%; D Sarll/L Field 59.56%. H/cap: A Gray/R Smith 59.91%; D Sarll/L Field 57.50%; L Roberts/P Smith 57.14%.
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
PAPPS, Joyce “Joy". 19 November 1930 – 27 December 2024. Passed away peacefully, at Golden Bay Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Papps (Buzz); loved Mum of Neil and Elaine, Gail and John, Kay and Greg; much loved Nana to 11 grandkids, Great-Nana to 20 great-grandkids, and Great-Great-Nana to six great-great grandchildren! A memorial service has been held.
Joy Papps’ family would like to express a big thank you to the staff at the Golden Bay Community Health Centre for the care they provided to Joy and to the wider community who provided food, flowers and help in celebrating Joy's farewell and 94 years of her being part of the Takaka community.
It has been much appreciated by her family.
Kim Elizabeth Wilson
24 November 1958 – 26 December 2024
With sadness we advise that Kim passed peacefully, on 26 December, at Golden Bay Community Hospital.
Beloved wife of Colin and treasured mum of Amy.
Dearly loved daughter of Dot and the late Ken Scott. Sister to Andrea and Mick and the late Steven.
Family would like to thank the staff of GBCH and district nurses for their love and care of Kim during her final days.
As per Kim’s wishes, no service will be held.
LOST AND FOUND / Ngaronga/Kitenga MISPLACED my
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
PATTISONS SWIMMING LESSONS, 1 and 2 February. Excellent swimming tuition for 5–12 years at the fabulous heated Rockville Pool. Four lessons for $50. Contact jordyhutty@yahoo.co.nz
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. www.quakers.nz
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.
Mohua Menzshed
Public submissions are open on a proposal for Mohua Menzshed to take over the former Tākaka Scout Den.
Mohua Menzshed has approached Tasman District Council seeking a lease for part of a Recreation (Community Buildings) Reserve at 2032 Tākaka Valley Highway, Tākaka.
The Reserve land has previously been occupied by the Scout Association, which had owned the building. Recently the Mohua Menzshed purchased the building from the Association.
The proposal is to re-purpose the former Scout building which will involve Menzshed doing a significant upgrade of the former Den – inside and out.
The Menzshed hours/days of use are likely to be Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
The lease is intended to be granted for a term of five years, with one further five-year Right of Renewal.
You can make a submission on the proposal at shape.tasman.govt.nz/mohua-menzshed. Submissions close Friday 17 January 2025.
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, registered. Please phone Ben from Allinson Architecture, 020 471 2479.
ARCHITECT services. Building and resource consents. Residential, commercial and industrial. Chris Pyemont Architects, ph 021 0278 4729.
BUILDER: Alistair Middleton, Homes Created Ltd. Renovations, new builds, decks, etc. Ph 027 654 0316, 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.
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.
CURTAIN making, fabrics including velvets, linens, cottons, liners including sunteen, blockout and triplewoven, curtain tapes, buchram. Tracks in 10 colours, single or double. View the vast range window dressing products including Luxaflex blinds at Imagine designs next to Laser electrical, 96b Commercial St, Tākaka.
FLORIST. Place your order online www.goldenbayflowers. co.nz or ph 027 758 1138. Teresa Brough Designer Florist. FREEVIEW TV, radio, HiFi, WiFi, electronics. Ph 027 246 2432.
GOLDEN BAY DIGGER HIRE 1.7 tonne. Ph 027 713 0684.
GOLDEN Bay Storage, Tā kaka. Dry, safe, secure, alarmed, insurance approved. Furniture trailer available. Ph Marg 027 222 5499, goldenbaystorage@gmail.com HANDYMAN. Carpentry, small building, chainsawing, other jobs to be discussed. References provided. Ph Shaun 027 880 3535.
HEAT pump installation, sales and servicing. Ph Dave McKay 027 404 4740, 525 8538.
HELPING HANDS ph 525 6226. Te Whare Mahana Supported Employment. Lawnmowing, line trimming, garden maintenance, riparian planting, scrub-cutting, gutter cleaning, recycling, pothole repair, waterblasting, window cleaning, house moves. How can we help?
KRW Contracting. Tiling, Ardex licensed waterproofing applicator, blocklaying and bricklaying. Ph Ken 021 307 019. No job too big, no job too small.
MOHUA Glass and Glazing. Ph 027 410 9105, mohuaglass@ gmail.com
ONEKAKA Production Unit. Film dollies, cranes, lighting and more. Ph Hamish 027 484 8602.
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.
PICTURE framer. Ph Anna Quartly 027 543 4357.
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.
APOTHECARY, medical herbalist, iridology, reflexology, reiki. Lisa Williams, ph 027 451 9797, www.goldenbayiridology.com
MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726.
CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAYS
MASSAGE. Ph Paul Frika 027 772 7334. 30 years of experience. NATURAL Nailcare Studio: High quality, non-toxic nailcare, using the Dazzle Dry polish system. Specialising in pedicure services. Ph or text Amy 020 4079 0646.
Providing hypnotherapy, NLP and Clifton strengths coaching to the people of Golden Bay & beyond!
Rachael - 022 637 0497 I goldenbayhypnotherapy.com
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko
AUTOMOTIVE, marine and deep cycle batteries in stock now at Steve Prince Auto Electrical. Ph 027 616 5211.
LUCITANICA TIMBER
Bandsawn and air dried in various sizes and grades from "JOINERY" to "UTILITY". Contact Andy, 027 228 1503.
BLINDS, blinds, blinds by Luxaflex, Beauty is in the detail. Ph Tracey at Imagine designs 027 440 0071 for a free measure and quote. 96b Commercial St, Tākaka to view our blind stand and much more.
FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. TOYOTA Coaster seven-metre bus, 1991. Good condition with an excellent motor, 141,454 km. Reliable, solar powered. Can be driven with car license. $48,000. Can be viewed at Motupipi. Ph 027 734 5288 or 027 734 5290. https://www.trademe. co.nz/5004332731.
PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia
QUIET, mature, professional woman, non-smoker, non-drinker, Golden Bay resident, and one lovely cat requiring two-three bedroom unfurnished property preferably with garage. References available on request. Please ph Christine to discuss, 027 346 4258.
WRITER requires residence, namely, a sucluded place to park his self-contained mobile studio. Access to electricity and fresh water. Can pay cash rent commencing about April. Ph Will 021 360 006 for a chat.
SITUATIONS VACANT / Tūranga wātea
Poutama Tutor (for 2025)
Term time only. Fixed Term - Part Time. 16 Hours per week. Begining 7 February 2025.
Applications close: 5pm, Monday 20 January 2025
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) 5 and 26 January 2025; traditional services (with a speaker) held on 12 and 19 January. NB: guest speaker on 12 January will be Rev Richard Drury from Barnabas Aid. SACRED Heart Catholic faith community timetable: Mass, 5pm, 1st and 3rd Sundays of month. Service of the Word, 9.30am, 2nd Sunday. No service 4th Sunday.
ST Andrews Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome to join us at 10am for a time of worship and fellowship, including communion, with Rev Barry Ayers.
Kahurangi Christian Church
Sunday 12 January from 5pm
Onekaka Community Hall
Picnic/devotional/worship/games
All welcome Contact Lauren Swafford, 027 629 8111
EATING OUT /
ANATOKI SALMON fishing and café. Catch your own lunch or order from the menu. Open every day from 9am-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. Pizza night every Saturday, dine in or takeaway, 5-7.30pm 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.
Healing with Grace MASSAGE & WELLNESS & More…
Can address pain, injury, trauma, life transitions. Pivotal for immunity health and post viral syndrome. Working with individuals, children and babies. Ph 027 338 9504 www.inbodyhealth.co.nz ꟾ info@inbodyhealth.co.nz
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Season’s
Greetings From the team
Please note a change in our hours over the holiday period:
If you have an accident or are in need of urgent care Urgent Care appointments only: 21 December 2024 – 20 January 2025
Please note additional surcharge applies
Open again for appointments as normal from: 21 January 2025
Call us on 0800 PhysEx (749 739) for further information or to book your appointment.
Yours in Health
The PhysEx Team
For application information please contact the Business Manager, Steph Hartill. Phone 0278 744 033 or email steph@gbh.school.nz
Golden Bay High School
CAREGIVER WANTED
• 2 mornings per week
• 9am to 12 with some extra hours available from time to time
• Experience not needed
• Please contact me before 1pm or after 5pm Ph 03 525 8890 or txt 027 446 8892
ESSENCE of AROHA AHORA, 90 Commercial St, Tākaka. Fresh frequency food and divine delectable drinks. Vegan, vegetarian, GF, DF. Open everyday. Ph 525 6111.
GOOD AS GOLD CAFÉ, Tākaka. Open Monday-Friday, 7am4pm. Ph 525 8193.
LANGFORD STORE, Bainham. Perfect scones and more. Open everyday from 9am-5pm. Ph 524 8228.
MOLLY B’S, Pōhara. Open everyday from 11am. Salt and Soil open everyday from 8am. 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.
DISC GOLF: 6.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2. PEACEABLE KIN-DOM ANIMAL RESCUE GARAGE SALE, 9am-2pm, 18 Rototai Rd. To donate sale items: 027 693 0071.
TUESDAY 14 JANUARY
DISC GOLF: 5.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2. 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 15 JANUARY
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth
LUNASA FESTIVAL 31 January-3 February 2025. Live world music, inspirational workshops, ceilidh, Balfolk dances and more! Canaan Downs-Pikikirunga. Admission passes from www.luminatefestival.co.nz/lunasa
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Fri 10th LABRETTA SUEDE & THE MOTEL 6. Mean mouthed mama gets dumb and dirty! Tickets $30 @ undertheradar, $35 door.
Sat 11th OSCAR LADELL + WILSON BLACKLEY –blues and grooves. $15 door.
Friday: Light winds, tending easterly. Cloud increasing with showers developing with a few heavy about the ranges in the afternoon
Saturday: Light, generally variable winds. Dull and cool with rain at times.
Sunday: Light winds. Cloudy with some showers, mainly in the morning
Monday: Light winds. Cloudy periods with a few showers but some fine breaks later.
Tuesday: Light winds, tending westerly about Farewell. Some cloudy areas otherwise mainly fine weather
Sat 18th THE DORADO EXPERIMENT - Exciting Expressive Experimental rock. $20 door.
Wed 22nd MAMA LOUDER + KALETTA. $10 door
Sat 25th YOUNG MOON. $20 tickets @ undertheradar, $25 door.
Wed 29th GUSTO GUSTO – Balkan dance party. $20 door.
Fri 31st RICHTER CITY REBELS – New Orleans brass band from Wgtn. $20 door. for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz
SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 2025
Golden Bay Rec Park 2032 Takaka Valley Highway Gates open at 8am
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Available at NBS T ākaka & PGG Wrightson or visit
https://showday.online/show/goldenbay or email goldenbayshow@gmail.com
$15 per ticket, children under 15 free Gate sale tickets $20 on the day
PARKING
Public parking entrance off Dodson Road, with pedestrian access.
FOR MORE DETAILS
See our website: goldenbayshow.co.nz and check Facebook for updates
Golden Bay
A HUNTER-GATHERER PARADISE
Offered for sale is this 3-bedroom bach in Mangarakau, come see what the West Coast has to offer; hunting, fishing, hiking and paua diving to name a few! A large shed provides plenty of storage on the generous section. Contact me for further information.
Asking
297 Cwd-Puponga Rd, FERNTOWN FERNTOWN GETAWAY
This home offers great potential with some TLC. It features a combined kitchen and dining area, a separate lounge, and plenty of room to make it your own. Outside, you'll find garden space and trees galore. Sold "as is where is" – call today to schedule a private viewing!
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
This newly built & furnished 2019 home boasts sea views and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, featuring a generous kwila deck perfect for gatherings and peaceful mornings. Inside, enjoy an openplan living space with a cosy fireplace. See you Sunday!
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
873 Cwd-Bainham, ROCKVILLE
THE CALL OF THE COUNTRY
This renovated home is fresh, bright & ready for you to view. With a new kitchen, updated electricals, new carpet & freshly painted interiors. A woodfire & heat pump for heating. Located on the school bus route, it’s ideal for a young family. Arrange your private viewing today!
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
Asking $1,075,000 25 Bay Vista Drive, POHARA POHARA PANORAMA
Your private retreat above Pohara offers superb sea views & seamless indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy privacy, a sun-drenched deck & proximity to the beach. With double garage & extra parking. Tucked away amidst lush plantings, you must view to appreciate what is on offer. Call now.
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
You have to see this incredible property!
A modern design and breathtaking views, with plenty of sunlight to brighten your days. This easy-to-maintain home is inviting and comfortable. The gardens are a true pleasure, boasting a variety of fruits to savour. The front fence is removable, allowing space for caravans and boats. Call today!
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197
Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
UP THE GARDEN PATH
To this charming villa with verandah and deck allowing views of Collingwood, sea, mountains & estuary. Timber floors & high ceilings, with plenty of gardens to enjoy. It must be viewed to appreciate the character, charm & potential. Call me for private viewing .
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
Offers Over $950,000 19 Sandridge Terrace, POHARA STUNNING SEA VIEW RETREAT
This charming home offers breathtaking sea views, timber finishes, and modern amenities. Located near Pohara Beach, cafes, and restaurants, it’s an ideal retreat for downsizers or those seeking a serene coastal lifestyle - call today to arrange a viewing.
James Mackay 027 359 0892
This charming cottage is nestled on a generous 3450sqm lot, offering space for a pony paddock. Revel in the peaceful rural setting with breathtaking mountain views, all just minutes away from local schools and amenities. If you're looking for a rural lifestyle, then contact us today!
