Organisers of the 27th annual Tata cardboard boat race seemed to have a clearer line to the weather gods than the previous weekend’s ocean swim event did. The first warm sunshine in almost a week greeted a large and enthusiastic crowd of supporters, while the competitors were relieved to find a calm, mirror-like sea awaiting them.
The crew of the bright yellow cardboard dinghy Wings: Bebe, Leila, Zander and Carla, radiated calm confidence with their small, neatly angled craft literally giving them an edge.
Next to them rested the alarming-looking Great Flat White, a beautifully painted predator of the deep which could easily have been directed by Steven Spielberg. Clinging to the menacing dorsal fin and tail were Georgia and Ollie Tinkler and Olive and Ruby Markham.
A fifth crew member lay gored between the shark’s jaws – a small plastic doll making a gruesome ship’s figurehead.
Alongside was the sleek, dragon-prowed Waves of Fury!!!, crewed by black-clad ninjas Todd Googh, Vidya Henderson with Oli, Rosa and Amber Silverfinch. These cardboard
katana-wielding mariners were quick to tell The GB Weekly that the three exclamation points in the name indicated the level of their fury and determination. Obviously serious contenders, but this event has seen overconfidence quickly dampened many times in the past.
Last, but by no means least was the brave little out-rigger vessel Bluey, crewed by young Fraser and Olivia, with stalwart support from their parents William and Charlotte.
Pōhara Boat Club commodore Tom Lake held the pre-race briefing, explaining that dragging the boats to the waterline, a couple of metres away, was part of the race. “It's quite a journey,” he dead-panned, “so be prepared for that.”
He also outlined the awards which were up for grabs, noting that the most creative entry had already been scrupulously judged by the panel of Selwyn Farr, Mark Laycock and Grant Knowles.
An expertly blown conch shell sounded the race start and the teams quickly churned the previously flat water. The promising early lead of Flat White Shark was soon in danger of being gobbled up by the furious paddling of Waves
of Fury!!! Wings pursued them valiantly, but poor Bluey had already come to grief, at least guaranteeing one particular prize as it took on water fast and the crew abandoned ship.
Waves of Fury managed to round the first marker buoy just ahead of the snarling prow of Flat White Shark, which hungrily pursued them all the way back to shore. But the nautical ninjas had no intention of becoming fish-bait, making landfall and winning the coveted first place trophy. Team “Shark” could at least console themselves with the richly deserved most creative entry award, Bluey had the “most spectacular sinking” win in the bag from the beginning, and Wings won a special participation award.
“We were super happy with the boat race, even with a small number of entrants,” said Tom afterwards. “The crowd support was fantastic. It was great to team up with the Waka Ama club to put the event on and showcase what water based clubs we have in the Bay.”
It is never too early to start planning your entry for next January’s race – the Tata Cardboard Boat Race is always a highlight of Golden Bay’s summer events. More photos on page 2
Dam's doubled cost
The final cost of constructing the Waimea dam has come in at $211 million.
The figure announced by Waimea Water Limited (WWL) on Monday was double the $104.5 million cost estimate available when Tasman District Council voted to approve the project in November 2018, and almost three times the estimate of $75.9 million stated in the council’s 2017 public consultation document.
In the debate prior to the council voting to go ahead with the dam, a number of councillors, including then-mayor Richard Kempthorne, insisted that the projected $104.5 million was within a 95 per cent confidence band – the so-called “P95”. At the time, critics rubbished this assertion, pointing to an Oxford University study of dam construction around the world which showed an average cost overrun in excess of 90 per cent. The final cost of the Waimea dam adds another data point to that study and supports the authors' thesis.
The reasons for WWL’s cost blow-out are well documented and include geological surprises, the impacts of the covid pandemic, and now-settled contractor disputes. But the reason why Tasman ratepayers have been left to pick up the tab goes back to the funding formula, agreed between TDC and its main partner Waimea Irrigators Limited (WIL) following the 2017 consultation, which effectively limited the latter’s liability for cost overrun to $1.5 million.
Despite the controversy, supporters of the project believe it will help to avoid water restrictions, support food production and improve river health. “Water security for our communities, environment and economy is important. Productivity and economic benefit require water security,” says WWL’s CEO Mike Scott. “While I appreciate that the cost of this water security is a lot for our small community, we now have a very well-constructed contemporary dam that will benefit many generations to come.”
ALISTAIR HUGHES
The perfectly flat sea doesn't stay that way for long
their boats. Photo: Rose Hughes.
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Pest watch Golden Bay – brought to you by Tasman District Council
Welcome to 2025 – we are continuing to highlight the key weeds and pests that we’re trying to keep tabs on in Golden Bay as well as outlining landowner responsibilities relating to them under the Tasman-Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan.
This week: Pampas grass –common pampas (Cortaderia selloana)
Pampas are large-clump forming grasses that generally grow to between 3m-4m tall.
Pampas can be distinguished from the native toetoe by its more erect and fuller flower head that is white to pinkish or has a purple tinge rather than the cream colour of toetoe.
Pampas species are hardy and tolerant plants making them highly adaptable to a range of habitats including forest light gaps, slips and other disturbed sites (including sprayed or burned sites), river and forest margins, cliffs, shrublands, tussockland, fernland, herbfields, salt marshes, and wetlands.
They colonise quickly and can become very dense, effectively out-competing indigenous species to replace ground cover species and shrubs.
Seeds are spread very long distances by wind (up to 25km) and occasionally by water, soil movement, contaminated machinery, clothing and on animal pelts.
Occupiers in Golden Bay within the Sustained Control areas from Aorere Valley and Whanganui Inlet to Puponga (as shown on the map) must destroy any common and purple pampas on their land, on an annual basis, prior to the completion of flowering.
Under the Good Neighbour Rule, occupiers adjoining the Sustained Control areas outlined above must destroy any pampas within 200m of their property boundary.
For more details or to report sightings, contact the Tasman District Council at 03 543 8400 or at Biosecurity@tasman.govt.nz
The mighty Wings sets off while Flat White Shark gains an early lead. Photos: Rose Hughes.
The crew of Waves of Fury!!! strike a victorious pose after making the first landfall at the Tata Cardboard Boat race last weekend.
The skipper of Bluey eyes the horizon as the race start drifts ever closer.
Artwork rises from the ashes
Exactly one year since the disastrous ITM fire on 11 January 2024, marketing/promotions coordinator and artist Sarah Brown has opened her moving exhibition “Among the Ashes”. She explains that this work has come from a place of “pure shock and devastation,” describing the exhibition process as “like therapy”.
Two large abstract paintings imitate the raw textures and colours of the burnt elements and the rust, ash and char.
“I’ve used the bone white of the building's coloursteel, and special craze paint and rust paint which I kept layering on.”
One of the paintings is matt finished with rust paint glossed over with lacquer, giving the impression of being drenched in water.
In a departure from her usual work Sarah has included various other media. Several large cubes represent building blocks, some painted in the rusted colours of steel girders, others comprised of photographs of other burnt objects. Her experiments with ceramic wall pieces also emulate the cracking and crazing effect of heat.
A line of gritty 3D wall works inside the bank vault appear at first to have been buckled metal panels lifted directly from the site. In fact, they are papier-mâché replicas made from shredded emails sent in after the fire, made into pulp, dried and molded over cladding remnants, then layered again with specialist paints. “They’re not just pieces of iron – I’ve made them, they each took months,” said Sarah.
Stark black and white documentary style photographs describe the shock and despair of the staff and a moving
portrayal of exhausted fire chief Philip Woolf. Sarah’s first photograph, in colour and taken on her phone at 3.25am shortly after the alarms went off, captures a surreal beauty in the fiery colours and the starry sky.
“When I turned up, I fell to the ground,” she said. “Then I thought, I need to document this, but I was shaking so much it came out blurred. I could hear all the paint popping and was thinking how would I ever clean up the mess. It was like something out of a Die Hard movie. This is vastly different to my usual work; it really triggered something in me.”
Art Vault director Grant Knowles said these pictures say a thousand words. “It’s one of the most emotive exhibitions we’ve had.”
“Among the Ashes” is open until 11 February at the Art Vault, 57 Commercial Street, Tākaka.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank those Rangihaeata residents who have joined Predator Free Rangihaeata. PFR has achieved fantastic results in 2024, our first full year of trapping. Our catch for last year is: mice 192, rats 291, stoats 11, weasels 5, hedgehogs 8 and possums 14. To have taken out 521 predators in our first twelve months is nothing short of remarkable.
Thank you, thank you, everyone. It has been encouraging to hear from residents that they are seeing more birds around – bellbirds, tuis, Californian quail and the first sighting of a South Island tomtit in Fraser Road. Our nesting variable oystercatchers have also benefited from PFR's coastal trapping.
We now have our own YouTube channel "The Natural History of Rangihaeata." If you are a Rangihaeata resident and you don't already have a trap on your property and would like to join us, please email us at predatorfreerangihaeata@ gmail.com or you can contact one of us directly.
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Marine industry waste on beaches
The Tragedy of the Commons refers to a theory asserting that the unregulated use of commonly held resources (in this case marine resources) by self-interested individuals will inevitably lead to the ruin of exactly those resources.
I collected two big handfuls of marine farming waste within 10 minutes whilst walking on Pōhara Beach last week. It was everywhere and well integrated into the seaweed. There were other beachcombers too with handfuls of the same plastic waste.
The waste produced by the marine farming industry contributes to the environmental degradation of our oceans, affecting everyone as these pollutants cycle through the marine foodchain and add to the obscene amounts of ocean garbage floating around.
The marine farming industry is self-governed by a voluntary code of practice and apparently the industry even presents itself with awards for environmental stewardship.
Mussel boys – come on, roll up your sleeves, you can do better than that!
Ina Holst One treaty: lost in translation
Larry Petterson ( GBW , 10/1) is absolutely correct in asserting that there is and can only be one version of the treaty. This is the final English version dated 4 February 1840, which defines the intended contractual offer made by the British, who would not have agreed to anything else. This was translated exactly word for word into Te Tiriti except for just two words that had no direct translation. In Article One, “sovereignty” was translated as “kāwanatanga” (governorship), which effectively means the same thing.
In Article Two, “possession” (ie, personal ownership and control) was translated as “tino rangatiratanga” (highest chieftainship) specifically of lands, dwellings and property (nothing else!) for all New Zealanders, not just Māori. Article Two is clearly about property rights, not national sovereignty as Article One is, because it goes on to define rules about land sales.
If you wish to translate Te Tiriti back into English correctly you need to look at the original source document, which is known as the Littlewood Treaty, otherwise you are playing Chinese whispers. If you doubt whether all of this is true then I encourage you to check for yourself.
Peter Entwistle
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Sarah Brown says that making work for this exhibition in response to the ITM fire last year was “like therapy.” Photo: Anita Peters.
SOL MORGAN
Situated half-way down the East Tākaka (sealed) road, Tussix garden offers an eclectic experience worth the visit. Diane Sixtus began Tussix garden over 57 years ago, starting with a small section of the sheep farm with husband Les. “I always loved gardening from an early age,” shares Diane. “Mum and dad had a big garden so it was in the genes really.”
Having vegetable plots while still a youngster at Motupipi School developed her interest in produce growing.
Further inspiration came from fellow East Tākaka gardeners and friends Betty Manson and Jenny Borlase, who shared ideas and plants. Twenty years ago they joined the New Zealand Garden Trust founded by garden writers Gordon Collier and Bev McConnell. “Every year we would have an annual conference in a different part of the country with organised visits to various gardens in the area.” Members of the Garden Trust were assessed every three years. “This meant we were always trying new things, making mistakes and learning from it,” explains Diane. Every year, Diane attended Garden Marlborough which also has garden tours. “English garden magazines gave new ideas too but I couldn’t always get the plants,” says Diane.
Style
What stands out is the mix of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit, along with old farm relics, natives, trees, shrubs and perennials in various areas and combinations. These include the vegetable/orchard house garden, rose garden, meadow, forest, old fashioned woodland garden and hot garden. “I’m mad on flowers, so I like to have them encroaching even into the veggie garden. It brightens it up and has the added bonus of attracting so many insects. I’m definitely not keen on monocultures,” says Diane.
She has a special love for roses, gleaned from her parents. “I found (the roses) don’t like being with other perennials, so they have their own garden.“ Several trellises and pergolas on the north side of the house have rambling and climbing roses, with a mix of old fashioned, bush and standard roses.
There are themes though. “I do try to colour coordinate flower and leaf colours in some areas, like yellow/blue, yellow/ purple or lilac, apricot or bronze/white, and ‘hot’ colours such as reds, orange or autumn shades,” says Diane. “But some gardens are just a mix of colours.”
Method
“Each garden was developed. First, trees were planted, then shrubs were integrated in between. Perennials followed including bulbs which helped fill the rest of the space,” she explains.
Each area gets a weeding at least once a year. Then mulches of wood chippings from tree felling and barley straw from the farm would be applied.
Edging of old fence posts or rocks, also from the farm,
separate the various garden beds from lawns or gravel pathways.
The vegetable and fruit gardens get regular additions of sheep manure, calf bedding and compost from the farm. Some is bought as a top up. Barley straw is used to mulch and crops are rotated to minimise diseases.
“It is really sheltered here, and somewhat dry, so seasons are sharper with good frosts in the winter,” explains Diane. Strategies like painting a cut drum black to plant early zucchinis works a treat. Several glasshouses also help provide year-round vegetables.
Birds are a challenge, especially with vegetables. “Quail are a real pain,” she exclaims. “I had to get Les to build several enclosures for crops like peas, silver beet and brassicas, along with a berry cage.”
Favourites
Here are some of Diane's plant favourites:
Trees: In the genus magnolia, acer (maple) and cornus (dogwood). Magnolias for their beautiful colourful flowers and maples and dogwoods for their autumnal colourings.
Shrubs: In the genus rhododendron mollis, azaleas for their bright and lovely autumn colours. The kalmia genus or mountain laurel with their eye-catching flowers and glassy foliage. Hydrangea genus in semi shady areas have nice antique colours and the blue mop head is a favourite.
Perennials: Roses, both the older fragrant varieties, and newer hybrids are great for vases. Iris genus, in particular the blue iris (iris spuria) form patches of colour. Dahlia genus with their startling colour. They are great for picking and last so long. Lilies from lilium genus with a beautiful show of flowers.
Annual flowers: Sweet pea, white lace flower (orlaya grandiflora), poppies, nigella, cornflower, violas, alyssum and honey wort (cerinthe major) offer an easy blast of colour by self-seeding.
Fillers: Lychinis coronaria with their dainty summer flowers and velvety leaves. Aquilegia genus, or granny's bonnet, also self-seed and love shady spots. Verbena borariensis with their tall purple flowers.
Diane says she is always learning and recommends the following books which she refers to often:
New Zealand Native Plants – The Gardeners Encyclopedia by Yvonne Cave and Valda Paddison.
100 Best Native Plants For New Zealand Gardens by Fiona Eadie. Flora by Carlos Lehnebach, Claire Regnault, Rebecca Rice, Isaac Te Awa and Rachel Yates.
Palmers Manual of Trees and Shrubs by Stanley James Palmer. You can visit Diane's garden – Tussix at 285 East Tākaka Road for a $5 entry fee. There is also a wonderful museum of old relics for those wanting to take a break from walking the beautiful gardens.
Tussix garden: beautifully crafted with a mix of colour and shapes, with Diane's museum shed at the back. Photo: Sol Morgan.
Golden Bay A&P Show 2025
The Golden Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association's 127th Show gets underway at Tākaka’s Rec Park from 8am tomorrow and it promises to be a great day out for everyone – locals, summer visitors, tradespeople and competitors – of all ages.
The show is the Bay’s largest single-day annual event and it’s no surprise that it takes a major feat of organisation to make it happen every year. This week, the full committee, aided by local volunteers, assembled at the show grounds to prepare the produce booth, sheep pens, poultry cages, shearing stands, horse jumps, trade stand allotments, sound systems and complete a hundred other tasks. They were all busy over the festive season, too – finalising entries, preparing catalogues, collating prizes, organising trade stands, sorting prize money, chasing trade stand vendors and working with the entertainment and promotions sub-committee while at the same time dealing with a myriad of phone and email messages.
The executive committee is currently made up of Clive Bird (patron), Duncan McKenzie (president), Noel Baigent (vicepresident), Steve Thomason (junior vice-president), Anita Hutchinson (administrator), David Roache (treasurer), plus members Jim Nalder, Sam Yeatman and Jamie Ward.
The horse events are coordinated by chief steward and long-term committee member Anne McKenzie, assisted by the president Duncan McKenzie.
The committee's efforts have created a programme packed full of interest and entertainment, featuring traditional show classes for cattle, goats, sheep and poultry. Throughout the day, horse-riders, sheep-shearers, and wood-choppers will be competing in a series of highly entertaining events.
In the quiet sanctuary of the produce booth, prize-winning
baking, preserves, fruit, vegetables, floral arrangements, home crafts, photography, art, home brewing and cheeses will be on display – all organised by booth manager Nicola Wells and her team.
If the sight of all that produce stimulates the appetite, there are plenty of food and drink options available, including sitdown morning and afternoon tea as well as a full country-style lunch and dessert available in the Rec Centre Function room. Elsewhere around the grounds, show-goers can graze at the numerous food stalls and/or indulge in a tasty and refreshing ice cream. Caffeine aficianados can select their favourite brew from Goodness2Go as well as several other outlets around the grounds. For those thirsty for something stronger, the historic “Brownies Inn”, the on-site licenced premise run by Golden Bay Liquorland, is open all day.
For farmers and lifestylers looking for equipment and materials, there’s a wide variety of trade stands occupied by rural suppliers and machinery specialists, all staffed by knowledgeable representatives. A large number of retail and services trade stands offer everything from books to accounting advice, fresh meat and jewellery.
There will also be live entertainment including music, a free "Fun Farmyard" and numerous fairground rides, but the focal point of the show is likely to be the Grand Parade which starts at 1pm led by the Tākaka Citizens Band, followed by prizewinning champion horses and livestock, with vintage tractors, collectable cars and motorcycles taking up the rear.
Tickets, available on the day, are $20 at the Show gate. Children under 15 years-old enjoy free entry. Gates open from 8am, with free parking via Dodsons Road.
See Golden Bay A&P Show Facebook page for latest updates.
The highlight of the Golden Bay A&P Show 2024 – the Grand Parade.
JO RICHARDS
Making it happen – the 2025 A&P Show Committee: Back row, from left, Bill Callwood, Jim Nalder, David Roache, Duncan McKenzie, Scott Petterson, Wayne Packard, Noel Baigent. Front row, from left, Nicola Wells, Anita Hutchinson, Julia Lee, Margaret Macky, Anne McKenzie, Rosay Orchard, Jean Wedderburn. Absent: Averill Grant, Sam Yeatman, Jamie Ward, Tina Delceg. Photo: Supplied.
Golden Bay A&P Show 2025
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Secretary Office is located in the Keith Page Hall.
• NO DOGS are allowed on site.
• EFTPOS for cash out is available in the Rec Centre.
• First Aid is available in the St John building at the top of the hill near the main entrance.
Space for resting and baby feeding is in the St John building.
No alcohol may be brought into the venue. Alcohol purchased from the licenced bar or provided by sponsors must be consumed within the area where purchased or served.
• The Association, or agents acting on their behalf, may take photographs of anyone attending the show as well as exhibits and livestock, to use for any reporting or promotional material at their discretion.
GOLDEN BAY WEATHER FORECAST
Friday: Southeasterlies freshening about Farewell, lighter easterlies elsewhere. Mainly fine, some cloud about the ranges in the afternoon with isolated showers possible
Saturday: Easterlies about Farewell, light winds elsewhere. Mainly fine apart from increasing high cloud and isolated showers in western areas in the afternoon
Sunday: Fresh southeasterlies about Farewell, lighter winds elsewhere. Some high cloud at first, otherwise mainly fine and mild for a time
Monday: East or southeast winds. Some cloud about eastern slopes, otherwise mainly fine weather
Tuesday: Easterlies continuing. Cloud increasing with some rain likely
Solly’s sheep shearing competition will run all day. This event always attracts a large crowd happy to sit on the hay bales and watch the expert shearers work up a sweat.
Next door to the sheep-shearing is the wood-chop competition arena, where axe-wielding men and women (including "Axefern" Emma Riddell) will battle it out for trophies in the standing, underhand, butcher block and cross cut saw events.
Equestrian events, co-ordinated by Anne and Duncan McKenzie, start at 8am, run throughout day, and range from the miniature horse class to ponies and hunter class competitions.
Equestrian entertainment of a different kind is provided by the Tākaka Mounted Rifles who will put on a display in period costume, commemorating and remembering those soldiers
who left to fight in WWI over a hundred years ago.
Show-goers who prefer to get stuck in rather than simply watch should head over to TG Contracting’s digger challenge where they can get their hands on an excavator. "It's pretty simple – anyone wants to can come and have a go,” says company boss Tristan Graham. “We’re also there for our customers who want to catch up."
The Tākaka Volunteer Fire Brigade, aka the 39ers,will be there with one of their appliances to share fire safety and prevention messages in their display tent. They’ll also be fundraising for their trip to the 2025 World Firefighters Combat Challenge in the USA. Also from the emergency services, St John’s will host a trade stand outside the St John rooms and provide visitors with information plus the chance to win raffle prizes.
GET YOUR SHED TOGETHER…. AND GET TO THE SHOW!!!
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Farm animals, stars of the show
For many, the farm animals are the real stars of the A&P Show – and this year they are turning out in droves to compete for the coveted winner’s ribbons. In the showrings dozens of cattle entries will be joined by a flock of sheep and goats, while,
in the poultry shed, roosters, ducks and other fowl will put on an impressive feathered display. Those who want to see the animals and expert judges in action should get ringside early; sheep, cattle and poultry judging runs from 10-11am.
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For those interested in farm machinery, the specialist dealer stands are the places to visit.
Tractor Repairs and Spares will be showing off a variety of tractors and other hardware. Branch manager Craig Hovenden and salesman Daryl Hall will be there with a range of Massey Ferguson tractors and implements, as well some tractors from Fendt. While visitors peruse the machines they can enjoy some rural hospitality from the barbecue and enter competitions and win spot prizes.
BMTT salesman Keith Little is bringing along heaps of machinery including two tractors: a Deutz Fahr 5105 with a Trima X5S front-end loader; and a compact Kioti CS2610 with a front-end loader and a 4-in-1 bucket. As well as the tractors Keith will have a JCB Z1.8 digger along with a range of implements including a Mcintosh three-point linkage bale feeder, a set of Fliegle bale grabs and a Howard 1.2 rotary slasher.
Rural types looking for something to get around the farm should head for the Tasman Honda stand – a one-stop shop for motorbikes, quads and side-by-sides. It's also the place to go for generators, pumps, brushcutters and lawn mowers. And there'll be plenty of advice available from the team which includes owners Malcolm and Jacqui Furness, salesman Alan Pritchard, on-farm service manager Simon Hannah, and service manager Emma Heeman.
One year on from suffering catastrophic fire damage, local retailers of rural supplies and building materials, ITM and PGG Wrightson both have stands at the show, with well-known faces ready to help with customer enquiries.
From over the Hill, Emerson Mytton, Dan McCorkindale, and Rosemari Muller from KiwiSpan will be on site to talk about their range of steel sheds while RD Petroleum's territory
and other professional services
manager Benson Haywood will focus on bulk fuel supply.
A range of professional service organisations will be at the show to provide advice on a range of topics. A team from real estate agents First National will have the latest property listings plus news and views on the market, while homeowners may like to visit Bryan Loxton, on the HRV ventilation systems stand, who has some special show deals.
Representatives of local stalwart Sollys Freight will be out in numbers to talk about visitors’ carting and contracting needs.
The other major local contractors at the show are TG Contracting and Diggs, both of whom are putting out the welcome mat for both clients and visitors to their stands.
For anyone interested in New Zealand’s dairy industry, Fonterra personnel will be at the co-operative’s stand to answer any queries. Younger visitors will be able to participate in games and activities with give-aways and prizes on offer.
Despite the recent increase in Fonterra's farmgate milk prices, it’s no secret that the rural sector has been experiencing challenging times. Sound financial management is therefore essential, and a chat with the accounting team at Milnes Beatson’s stand may be just what’s required.
A chat with the experts on hand from Tasman District Council's Biodiversity team may prove similarly useful for anyone interested in protecting Golden Bay's natural environment.
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Check out cars - new, used, and old classics
Anyone thinking about changing or upgrading their car, ute or van is spoiled for choice, with main dealers Bowater, MS Ford and The Car Company displaying a wide selection of new and used models.
As usual, the Bowater Motor Group are out in force with sales staff from across the district coming over the Hill. From the Motueka operation, Craig Allott and Graeme Riordan –
familiar faces in the Bay from their regular visits – are bringing a fleet of Toyotas.
The Nelson-based team of Marcel Guy, Nic Trathan and Bruce Fowler will also be on the stand along with guest Rochelle Nicholls from Big Brothers Big Sisters Golden Bay.
The team are bringing a wide range of vehicle with them, says Marcel. "We will have the all new Isuzu MU-X, all new
Petrolheads who prefer vehicles of an older vintage should head over to the collectable cars display next to the netball courts. Here enthusiasts will be able to inspect shiny classics from several bygone ages.
Entertainment and amusements
The Tākaka Citizens Band, who have played at every show since 1897, will perform throughout the day as well as leading the Grand Parade. The Motueka Highland Pipe Band will also be performing at various times and locations around the grounds. With a considerably shorter history, the five-piece band of Golden Bay musicians, known as The Forge, have two scheduled sets – mid-morning and early afternoon – when they will be performing a string of classic rock hits in front of the grandstand. No show is complete without its fairground attractions and, as they have done for over 70 years, Sturgeon’s Amusements will provide a Ferris wheel plus other classic rides such as the
chair-o-plane.
This year, younger show-goers can explore the free “Fun Farmyard” which features heaps of traditional activities including scarecrow making, stilts, gumboot toss, obstacle courses, pat the pig, and guess the weight of the pig. Alongside these are numerous more contemporary attractions such as bouncy castles, face-painting and hair-braiding.
Meanwhile, nearby, the Scott train will provide free rides for the little kids all day.
There really is something for everyone at tomorrow’s A&P Show.
Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Kona N-Line, Isuzu D-Max LS, Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain and the Renault Master van."
Cor ner of Rutherford & Hardy Streets Central Nelson Ph
Swim Mohua thrown a lifeline
ANITA PETERS
Last December, after realising that it was unsustainable for independent swim school Swim Mohua to continue at Motupipi School, coach and facilitator Sarah Tarrylea faced the hard decision of possible closure. The established Golden Bay Swimming Club at GBHS only takes children from age eight who can swim 8m. Swim Mohua bridges that gap by teaching children from infancy. However, with no community pool, they have struggled with limited resources and inadequate facilities.
“When parents offered to help me, I realised how much it was needed,” said Sarah.
Tākaka Primary School offered its larger, more centrally located pool for hire, but Swim Mohua still faced a budget shortfall. When Sarah approached Rural Service Centre general manager Jeff Riordan for possible funding, he was immediately enthusiastic.
“The decision to move to Tākaka Primary School and the cost of hiring their pool was quite prohibitive,” said Jeff. “Our board of directors were all keen to support this initiative; young kids need to learn how to swim, especially in a place like Golden Bay – surrounded by water.”
The Rural Service Centre is not a private business. In 1952, farmers established it as a nonprofit organisation. Since then, it has gradually extended its support and trading name to farmers to the wider community, offering annual grants for worthy community causes.
“It’s through the generosity of our local farmers that we can do things like this,” explained Jeff. “I think this will be an ongoing relationship.”
Eighty-two students at Swim Mohua learn by levels rather than age, starting with faces in the water and floating, to bilateral breathing freestyle. Affordable after-school and Saturday lessons are offered over two school terms, from October to April, plus a two-week intensive summer holiday programme.
Sarah’s vision is for all children in the Bay to learn how to swim. The future goal is to give back to the community through
GOLDEN BAY ORGANICS
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Golden Bay RDA at the A&P Show
training and employing more coaches and teaching river and open water safety. Subsequent initiatives may include adult classes, aqua therapy for rehab and recovery, plus sponsorship to enable scholarships for low-income families.
“With support from the RSC, it doesn’t feel like such an overwhelming project now,” says Sarah. “I’m so thankful that I went to the RSC first and that they’ve seen something they can run with for the benefit of the community.”
Another year has gone, and the riders have had an awesome time. The bond they have with the horses is strong and to see their confidence building and the smiles on their faces is a sight to see. To hug and brush the horses is the greatest therapy of all. The side-walkers and leaders have fun and smiles; and every day is different.
Golden Bay RDA is very lucky to have an amazing team. Tamara Martin (head coach), Sarah Sherratt (assistant coach), Virginia Win (horse carer and health and safety officer). Then there are the volunteers who come and help with the kids and care for the horses. The committee is awesome, without them, RDA could not function.
As one of the smallest RDAs in NZ, it has been the community, businesses, funding organisations, and individuals, that have supported us to provide the space for these young people, who need the love of an animal to flourish.
A special thank you to Hammer Hardware, ITM and The Rural Service Centre who have donated items including a water blaster and kids' toys for our raffles at the A&P Show. Another big thank you to Ryan O’Sullivan and Aaron Beggs of Kaituna for allowing two of RDA’s horses to have a wellearned rest.
Come and see us at the show, buy a raffle ticket, have a chat, and see the work we do. Donations are welcome.
Tessa Papps, Mason Petterson, Sarah Sherratt, and Bella. SUBMITTED
General manager of the Rural Service Centre Jeff Riordan with Sarah Tarrylea, coach and facilitator for Swim Mohua both agree that young kids need to learn how to swim, "especially in a place like Golden Bay surrounded by water." Photo: Anita Peters.
RESULTS
GOLF
4 January. Stableford: P Solly 39, G Allen 36, R Miller 33. Closest to pin: 3/12 G Allen, 4/13 M Shannon, 8/17 C Hadler, 9/18 C Hadler. Twos: G Allen, N Gardiner, C Hadler, R Miller. Happy wanderer: G Ryan. Best gross: C Hadler 88. BRIDGE
8 January. Patons Rock Individual Session 1. H&S Rinald 63.77%; J Pemberton/J Cooper 58.82%; B Burdett/C Jackson 50%; H/cap: H&S Rinald 60.27%; J Pemberton/J Cooper 55.12%; G Hope/P Nelson 50.91%.
PERSONAL NOTICES / Pānui ake
Jane Jarvis
30 July 1950 – 29 December 2024.
Jane passed away peacefully on 29 December at Golden Bay Community Health.
Dearly loved sister of Penny and the late Sarah. Loved Aunt of Julie, Sam, Jasmine, Fred and Emmanuel; Great-Aunt to many.
We want to express our deep gratitude for the amazing love and care Jane received from everyone at Golden Bay Community Health, both while living in the rest home and receiving palliative care.
Her life celebration will be held on Friday 24 January, 1.30pm at the Onekaka Hall.
PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui
LEARN to fly with Golden Bay Flying Club. Email: zktkagbfc@ gmail.com
NARCOTICS Anonymous Golden Bay meeting, Mondays 6pm, 42 Commercial Street, hall behind church. All welcome. GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome.
Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.
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
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.
APOTHECARY, medical herbalist, iridology, reflexology, reiki. Lisa Williams, ph 027 451 9797, www.goldenbayiridology.com MASSAGE. Ph Willem 022 134 1726. BE HELD. Attunement therapy with Bei Tretiakov. Sessions 2.5 hours, $150. For more info www.attunementtherapy.com. Until mid-March only. Bookings: anopportunitytoheal@gmail.com.
Season’s Greetings
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.
The PhysEx Team
HEALTH & WELLBEING / Hauora
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, 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: GL Building Tākaka. Renovations, alterations, extensions, new builds, decks and all your repair and maintenance needs. Ph Grant 027 485 5987.
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.
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.
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.
Permanent part-time, up to 24 hours/week, plus after-hours on-call roster
Te Whare Mahana’s Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) is seeking a therapeutic Mental Health Support Worker to support CMHS clients
We are seeking a dynamic support worker to deliver focused -based, recovery-orientated interventions to service users as part of a multidisciplinary team Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, utilise initiative, and have relevant mental-health-specific experience The successful applicant will maintain a caseload, participate in a mental health crisis on-call roster, and be supported by mental health professionals The successful candidate will be welcomed into a supportive team
For more information, a detailed job description and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage www twm org nz/care ers
If this is you, please send your complete application to h r@ twm org nz
Application close: OPEN until filled! Consent for Police Vetting is required.
LAWYERS
Appointments in Golden Bay each fortnight, at your home or our Parapara office.
We are looking for a permanent part time receptionist— 11.5 hours/week on Mondays & Fridays (9 3pm). This position provides a reception role for clients and the wider community and provides operational support for staff Mohua Social Services is a not-for-profit social service provider. Our vision is to work together to create a healthy community of empowered, connected and caring people. We would love you to join our team if you have:
• Great communication skills
• Good digital skills
• Commitment to using tikanga and bicultural practice
Please send us a C.V. and cover letter. For a job description email manager@mohuasocialservices.org.nz.
Application closes 3 February 2025
Te Whare Mahana’s Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) is offering this combined position to deliver focused-based, recovery-orientated assessments and
The primary focus of the Youth Clinician is to enhance access and expand choices of primary mental health and addiction
A key aspect of this role is the customization of
to ensure they are provided in environments and ways that are comfortable and suitable for young people
The clinician will address the needs of youth experiencing mild to moderate levels of distress and will offer support to their whānau (families) and provide clients with information and education regarding their mental health, CBT, ACT, medication, and treatment The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact, providing a variety of support and services The clinician will deliver high-quality, evidence-based education, care planning, and interventions to Rangatahi, and will work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with whānau and other local health, social, and educational organisations
The successful candidate will also maintain a small caseload of adults, participate in a mental health crisis on-call roster, and assist with interagency coordination as part of a supportive and collaborative team For a detailed job description and our TWM application forms, please visit our webpage www twm org nz/careers
Application close: OPEN until filled!
FOR SALE / Hei hokohoko
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.
ALLSORTS COLLINGWOOD - BUSINESS IS FOR SALE PRICE INCLUDES ALL STOCK, FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. $25,000 + GST if applicable. Ph 524 8288. FIREWOOD, good selection. Ph Bay Firewood 027 769 6348. SCAFFOLDING pipes and grips, thicknesser, PVC edging machine, extraction fan, band saw, steel cutting band saw. Farmall tractor, $2500. Txt 021 328 444.
EATING OUT / Kai wahi kē
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.
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.
THE MUSSEL INN. Open 7 days from 11am. THE WHOLEMEAL CAFÉ. Open 7.30am-3pm daily.
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.
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, with Rev Barry Ayers.
PROPERTY WANTED / Rawa hiahia
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.
WANTED / Hiahia
Motupipi Hall
BOOKS WANTED
FOR UPCOMING BOOK FAIRS
especially Men’s & Women’s novels, Children’s picture books. Drop off in Hall foyer any time. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS / Mea pakiri haere
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY
DISC GOLF: 6.30pm, Park Ave. All levels welcome, disc hire $2.
TUESDAY 21 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 22 JANUARY
O NEKAKA PLAYGROUP, all welcome, Wednesdays 10am12.30pm, Onekaka Hall.
LATER EVENTS
SAN PEDRO TALK. A free, level headed, practical presentation about the miraculous mental and physical benefits of consuming San Pedro cactus. By Bei Tretiakov. Brought to you by the psychedelic renaissance. Presentation two-three hours. Kotinga Hall, 7.30pm, Thursday 30 January.
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
MISSING YOUR KITTIES while visiting Golden Bay? Volunteer with the beautiful rescued cats at The Peaceable Kin-dom. Ph 022 344 6606.
4:00
4:00
2:00 Royal Ballet: Cinderella (M)
8:00 Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) WedneSday 22nd
5:30 Monster Summer (PG)
Multi-media artworks by Fumiko Green
Exhibiting now @ Paper Scissors Rock Gallery until 26 February Open M-F 10-4, S/S 10-2
The Mussel Inn Coming Up...
Sat 18th THE DORADO EXPERIMENT - Exciting Expressive Experimental rock. $20 door.
Wed 22nd MAMA LOUDER + KALETTA - soulful and sticky original songs with a multicultural rock influence. $10 door.
Sat 25th YOUNG MOON. $20 tickets @ UTR, $25 door.
Wed 29th GUSTO GUSTO – Balkan dance band from Oz. $20 door.
Fri 31st RICHTER CITY REBELS – New Orleans brass band from Wgtn. $20 door. FEBRUARY
Wed 5th BAZURKA – More Balkan party! $20 door.
Sat 8th CLUB MANOUCHE - Gypsy Jazz, Reggae, Swing, Pop and Latin. $20 door.
Sat 15th O AND THE MO - psychedelic pop and folk with a dreamy, introspective vibe. $20 door.
Wed 19th THE BARLEYSHAKES – Ozzy Irish folk. $15 door.
for more details see www.musselinn.co.nz
Golden Bay
Escape to the tranquil beauty of Tōtara Avenue! This delightful twobedroom bach is nestled among tōtara trees, just a short stroll from the safe, sandy beach where you can kayak, fish, or simply relax. Enjoy open plan living with stunning sea views, perfect for a holiday home or permanent retreat. Call now.
Belinda J Barnes 021 236 2840
This beautiful 4-bedroom villa blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Featuring high ceilings, spacious rooms, a wraparound veranda, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. It is a private oasis in lush surroundings. See you Sunday!
Jana McConnon 021 245 2197 Paul McConnon 027 504 2872
Asking $620,000
3 Waitapu Wharf Road, TAKAKA
FAMILY HOME, CLOSE TO TOWN
Set on a generous section just out of Takaka, this 3-bedroom home is looking for a new owner. It features a modern kitchen and bathroom, with a log fire for heating - this home is ready to go. The section is fully fenced and has single car garage and woodshed. Call to James now.
James Mackay 027 359 0892
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.
James Mackay 027 359 0892
Come and see us at 50 Commercial Street, our doors are open and the Sales Team are here to help! If you are visiting our region and want to view property, give one of our friendly team a call. Or if you are a home owner and are ready to sell, you know who to call. Local, professional and experienced team.
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
Over $985,000 13 Pohutukawa Place, POHARA QUALITY HOME IN POHARA
This stunning 2022 build captures breathtaking sea views. The home boasts a designer kitchen, open living spaces & a beautifully landscaped garden. Soak in the bath and enjoy the ever-changing seascape. Don’t miss out, call now to arrange a viewing!
James Mackay 027 359 0892
$599,000
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
78 Motupipi Street, TAKAKA LIFESTYLE BLOCK OR RUN OFF
Located in the fertile soils around Takaka township is this lovely flat 7.5 ha block split into 3 paddocks. The owner has been growing maize & grazing young stock the rest of the year. Are you looking for a nice block to build or perhaps a runoff? Call me today to view.
James Mackay 027 359 0892
Awaroa Inlet, ONCE IN A LIFETIME
Located in the heart of the National Park with no direct vehicle accessthis home is positioned off the beach down a right of way and is well maintained and tastefully decorated. The ideal place to make memories! Viewings are tide dependant. Call us now.
